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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
SHALL WE BE SATISFIED WITH A
SIX MONTHS SCHOOL TERM?

| The question of education is one that ap
peals to every itelligent and progressive
citizen. It is of interest not only to the citi
zen active in the advancement of civic inter.
ests, but it invades the family circle and
is discussed with warmth by the mother and
by the school child. Mothers have organized
throughout the State, pledged to better edu-
cation-better schools, better teachers and
full terms. To this end opportunities are
being offered to teachers by various colleges
at nominal cost and summer normals are
urging the necessity of better preparation
in the advancement of the cause. We doubt
if any one can be found with the hardihood
to deny the Importance of education as a
national resource or as benefit to the home.
Yet with all this in view, the great difficulty
in the maintenance of our schools is the lack
of funds. There is money raised for foreign
missions and for heathens abroad and for
every conceivable form of distress, then why
should the emotions become clogged and I'M
responsive to the plea for education for the
children ? It is strange anomaly
It is said that we will be able to have but
six months school the coming term. This
does not mean simply a lessening of the
time of instruction. It means lessening of
the proficiency of our schools as well. The
better teachers will not be satisfied with
employment for six months. Competency is
rewarded by earning capacity. and those
teachers who can command good salaries are
going where they can teach the full term
and reap the benefit.
If we do not bestir ourselves and find
ways and means of running our school for
the full term then we may rest assured
that we will suffer for our neglect not only
in loss of time but in loss of excellence Our
citizens should call meeting, get together
and discuss the matter.
Nothing will ever be accomplished byE
waiting for the problem to solve itself. Ham
nond is going to vote six mills tax Some
sections are contemplating a three-nills tax
f no better method can be devised, then we
hould likewise raise the deficit by taxation.
But by all means there should be some con-
erted action on the part of our citizens to
ecide definitely what is to be done.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
THE OZONE BELT.

c. E. Schwing, of the Ibervil1e South, de-
votes page of his journal to discussion of
the Press Convention in Covington and says
some very complimentary things of our town
and people. In speaking of the 'Ozone Belt''
that was presented to Editor Holland of the
St. HELENE Echo he recommends it as a
competitor of the Teddy Bear Brother
Schwing's idea is a good one, and as an evil
dence of our confidence in his suggestion we
would propose that he have first choice of
territory. With due respect for Brother
we don't believe any man has a
right to corner the market. We had thought
of starting factory to bottle our ozone, but
as the bottle is suggestive Of secrecy and
symbol that recalls experiences conducive to
a boycott by the good housewife, we are won
over to the "Ozone Belt" proposition. Flu
ture history will pay tribute to Brother Hol-
land as the pioneer discoverer of the tangi-
BILE Ozone Belt'' of the piney woods of st.
Tammany.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
Vaudeville Notes

| One of the noted events of last week was the sur
pPise party, given Mrs. Emma Prudhomme by the
children of her neighborhood. That nothing was
more pleasing to her was shown by the welcome ex
tended these little children The parlors thrown
| open to them. Games of all kinds were procured
Singing and music formed part Of the program. Any
one fortunate enough to be of the party would have
imagined being in fairy land This beautiful place
and garden with its fragrant flowers and brilliant
illumination was simply enchanting; After partakng
of refreshments ice cream and cakes, the children
departed promising to renew their surprise party
very soon.
Mr.. E. D. Kentzel, manager Of the St. Tammany
Farmer, of Covington, was pleasant visitor in our
little town.
Miss H. Bierhorst spent day in the Metropolis,
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Band went to New Orleans on
BUSINESS trip.
Mr.. S. settoon spent day in New Orleans.
Mr. Jos. Butterfly was the guest of his daughter
Mrs. Griffin the latter part of last week.
The family of Mrs. Haubtman arrived last week to
spend the summer months in Vaudeville.
Mr.. Hotstream and family are located here for the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barbot are summering in
Miss Maggie castett, of New Orleans, was the
charming guest of her sister, Mrs Barbot last week
Mr.. Coti, of the City Grug Store, is guest of the
Mrs Dyer was a visitor in New Orleans, the guest
her neice, Mrs. Len Summer.
Mr.. Hermann Levy left for the Crescent City on
business.
The daughter of Mr. Fancis, after spending a few
days with her parents returned to the Crescent City
to remain with her grandparents.
The steamer Margaret has resumed her daily trips
from New Orleans to Vaudeville.
Mr.. Patrick Reilly purchased from Mrs, Marie
Dyer pretty cottage on Claiborne Avenue.
Messrs. Eddie and George Glockner have gone to
Amite City on pleasure trip.
Miss Edna Vix entertained several of her friends
last Sunday
The funeral of Mr.. Cuny Miller was largely attended.
Father Paul was here to give the Catholic children
Of Vaudeville their second communion on Ascension
Day.
Mrs. Bishops is on a few days vacation at her Oaks
Cottage.
Mrs BeggarIY moved her boarding house the
lake shore occupying one of pretty Levy cattages
Mrs. Mitchell has as her guests Prof. Woods and
Mrs. Smith and little daughter =.
The Knights of Columbus, of New Orleans will
give an excursion to Vaudeville next week and will
be greatly welcomed by the Mandeyilans.
Miss Palmyre Hopkins returned from the Crescent
City.
Mrs. Colombo and daughter Heoise are pleasantly
located at the pretty David Colonial Mansion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22

There are two timely warnings in the pro.
ceedings Of the Fire Department last Tues
day-one as to keeping those not members
OF the Department from blocking the way
and interfering with the work of the fire.
men, and one to property-holders, request
ing that all hydrants be closed during fire.
Both OF these suggestions are timely and
proper. Ropes should be stretched in such
manner as to make it possible to keep out
slders within reasonable distance, otherwise
it will take large detail of officers to keep
the crowd at a fire back. Self-protection
should be inducement enough to keep the
hydrants closed. A full force of water can
not be obtained unless this is done.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

! Miss Louise Garbarino returned to New Orleans
after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Vogt
MISS Louise Laccassin spent week here at hel
| summer home.
Mrs. Aug. Huge and son August, Mrs. J. A. Salzel
and son John, and Master Carl Lind spent Tuesday
here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Michaelis.
Messrs. w. Mchaelis and S. Biggio, Jr., spent
several days in the Crescent City visiting friends and
relatives.
Mrs. P Garbarino spent Tuesday here with her
daughters.
Mrs. ]. Ruse and nephew Ed Meyers spent Tues
day with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cahil and family.
The dance given Saturday night at the pavilion by
the Abita Mystic Club was grand success, in spite
the bad weather. A neat sum was realized.
Messrs. l.. Began, J. Messteveck and S. Schruder
spent last week at the Began residence here.
Miss Louise Loubat spent Wednesday here with
her sisters and aunt.
Miss Louise Duquense is spending awhile with her
mother at Cozy Cottage.
Michaelis visited Covington Sunday morning
Miss e. Carey returned to Abita, to the delight of
her many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Borns and children returned to New
Orleans Sunday, after delightful sojourn here.
Among those Of Covington who attended the dance
Saturday night were Mr.. and Mrs Fred. J. Heintz.
Mrs. j. Walsh left Sunday evening for the Crescent
City, where she was called by the death of her
brother-in-law.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Strain and baby are guests of
their relatives at the Bungalow.
The Abita Euchre Social Club held its regular
meeting at the home of the Misses Hardoun, Tuesday
night. The meeting adjourned to meet next Tuesday
night at the home Of Miss M. Biggio.
Mrs. 7. Paul and daughter Louise are spending
sometime here, the guest of their TREND Mrs. Vogt.
Mr. Chas. Harrison was among week end
visitors.
There will be divine service held at the Lutheran
Church. Sunday, May %, at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p.
m, in English language.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Henry was
christened last Sunday in the Catholic Church at Cow
ington, Rev. Joseph Koegrel officiating. Mrs Jeanne
Durand stood as godmother and Mr.. Vital Henry as
godfather.
MARRIED Charles H. Snow, of Abita. and Miss
Orelia Simmons were united in holy matrimony by
Judge A. o. Pons, of Abita, at IL o'clock midnight,
Wednesday, May 10, 1909.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22

Henry II. Rogers, the Standard Oil magnate died
n New York on May 10, 1t his home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22

A very amusing incident occurred in a dis
cussion Of tuberculosis before the National
Association in Washington, recently. Speaker
Cannon of the House of Representatives was
speaking, and turning to William Osler, the
physician who some time ago declared that
men were no longer fit to live after the age
of 60 years, and should be chloroformed,
said: DIR. Osler, I have reached the age of
70, and I shake my fist in your face" A
more convincing illustration of the foolish
ness Of DR.. Osler's theory could scarcely be
desired, unless practical example be made
of DR.. Osler himself, whom we understand
has reached the chloroform age.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
MadiSOnYille Items.

Miss Julia Daussen has returned, after delightful
| time at the strawberry farm, Ponchatoua.
| Miss Adelaide LANCE, of New Orleans is visiting
| friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs Robt. Haas, of New Orleans, Wis
tied relatives here Sunday.
On the eve of Sunday May 2, the death angel came
and claimed as it's heavenly reward the beloved little
Angel daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Chattelier.
The little remains were laid to rest in the Madison
vile cemetery
Miss Lucy Perkins is at home on her vacation.
Miss Georgia Jay closed her private school Friday
and will attend the Normal School.
Mr.. John stanga, Jr. and Miss Mary Pairchaux
formerly of New Orleans, were married last week.
Best wishes extended to the happy pair.
Miss Mary Dykeman is on visit to her neice, Mrs
Christian Koepp.
Mrs. S. Sharp has returned, after an absence OF
several weeks spent in Ohio
Friends are glad to see Miss Annie Koepp out
again after her serious illness.
Mrs. Annie MiIlolt paid flying visit to the Cres-
cent City last week.
Among those who visited the Crescent City the
past week Messrs. Robert Galatas, P. Policai,
B. Goldate, Mack Gourgeoux, Geo. Koepp and DR..
Ney.
Death visited our town last week and claimed two
of our oldest residents Mrs. Jane Cooper, better
known as Grandma Cooper, who kept boarding
house here for number of years, died May 10, and
Mrs. John Attenhofer, beloved wife of John Atten-
hofer, May Is. She had been an invalid for some
time lived a pious Catholic lfe and was a model in
every respect. Both funerals were largely attended
The christening of Evaline Alice, daughter of Mr.
ana MIS-. James Mutually OCCURRED OuHudy
at O'Clock at ST. Peters ChurcA, Rev. Jos. Koe-
gerl officiating. The sponsors were Mr.. Joseph
Mutually, of New Orleans and Miss Alice 0stendorf,
of Covington.
There was meeting Friday afternoon at the
Convent for the purpose of organizing an order of
the Daughters of Isabella as an auxiliary to the
Knights of Columbus. The meeting was the result
of an address deliveredby Hon. ]. B. Lancaster at
the Convent last Sunday. All Catholic ladies are
eligible to the order.
Adler gets sentence of six years in penitentiary.
Henry II. Rogers, the Standard. Oil magnate died
in New York on May 10, at his home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22

be desired, to simplify legal procedure and
practice. Much has been accomplished in
this direction in the common law States and
the Bar Association can do much to assist in
simplifying the Code by persistent discus
sion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22

The Louisiana Bar Association will assem-
ble ii annual convention at Alexandra on
Nav 2s and 20, 1909. An important subject to
ID discussed will be the revision Of the Code.
n seams j difficult matter, a. much as it is 30
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-22
COVingtOl Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Edward Fl. Richard returned early in the
week from business trip to California.
Edward and George Ads spent Tuesday
in Covington with their sister, Miss Alma
Ads.
Mrs T. @. Theriot had as her guest this
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-12

In must not hinder them. They had much
to do. Her part was self-sfacemant. In
the darkening passageway she heard
Laird shouting orders above, heard him
command the native women to tumble be-
low" and the sailors to seal the ways
after them, heard the deep sea language
and-"barometer' Constable
There were running feet, bells
below, cries from the native women, quick
oaths from the sailors. The ship rose and
settled like feather in breeze.
She was incapable of swift action.
Macready lifted her into the cabin and
slammed the door, rushed to the ports and
screwed them tight with lightning fingers,
led her to q chair and locked it in its
socket.
That's the DEERE" he said breathless-
ly. "Shud SO much as a shpark from the
mountain raise so much as bloosh upon
your cheek, sure I'd niver be able t face
Mr.. Constable again, but 60 on sthokin'
foriver an iver."
TITS very good Of you," she answered
DULY.
She sat very still, not daring to relax
the rigid tension of her face, her hands,
or her brain, lest the scream Of madness
break forth. From out the shoreward
darkness Numbered vibrations which rem
dered soundless all that had passed Be
fore. Comets flashed by the port holes
The ship shuddered and fell to her star
board side.
Eight bells had just sounded when the
great thunder rocked over the gray-black
harbor, and the molten vitals Of the mon
ster. wrapped in a black cloud. filed the
heavens, gathered themselves, and plunged
down upon the city and the sea. As for
the de Stael, eight miles from shore and
twelve miles from the craters, she seemed
to have fallen from a habitable planet
into the fre-mist of an unfinished world.
She heeled over like biscuit tin, dipping
her bridge and gunwales. She was del
uged by blasts Of steam and molten stone.
Her anchor chain gave way, and, burn
ing In half-dozen places, she was sucked
in-shore.
Ito be contlnued.)
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and smashed down the door"!Trevel-
yam dropped his voice and finished SOL
emnly-"but something had finished of
Tregasgis."
His listeners drew deep breath,
and did not feel altogether comfort
able.
That" continued Trevelyan. was,
l suppose, sixty years ago, but off and
on ever since that shrek has been
heard, though the padding l had put
round the door doesn't let much noise
pass now, So" He stopped sudden
ly; he saw too late that he had slipped.
"Then how did we hear it so plainly
tonight" asked Kerr, like flash.
Trevelyan paled for moment, then
in tense voice he answered: II did
NOT mean to tell you, but-the door is
open tonight"
where's the-hic-corkscrew? Let's
open that other bottle" murmured
Huntley thickly.
Kerr with difficulty picked it up
from the floor and passed it to him.
For tonight We'll merry-merry be"
continued Huntley, as he endeavored to
pull the cork.
Two hours had passed. Three empty
bottles stood upon the table. The cards
were strewn over the table and car
pet. Trevelyan and Robert were en-
gagged in argument, and the subject
was GHOSTS"
Il tell you there's mo such thing"
Robert was crying excitedly. He en-
phasized his remark by a blow upon
the table that brought two Of the Dot
tea down with crash.
81 don't care!" replied Trevelyan
sleepily, with difficulty keeping his
heavy eyelids from closing, and en-
deavoring ludicrously to balance him
self upon the two back legs Of his
chair.
"I'll bet you I'll sleep in that haunt
ed room of yours!" cried Robert wild
ly.
an bet you hundred you won't"
answered Trevelyan indistinctly, let
ting his hand sink upon his breast.
"Done!" cried Robert, staggering to
his feet. He leaned his weight upon
the table and held out his hand across
1t.
Trevelyan started, and for the mo-
ment became sober. "What are we do
ing?" he cried, In q startled voice. as
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-12
Not So Useless, Either.

"Wildcat mining stocks are not alto
gether useless-or worthless, either"
said New York broker who handles
cheap mining stocks the other day as
he hung up the telephone receiver.
Heres a man who Just offered me $50
for enough mining stocks to have a
face value of $4,000. He wasn't par.
ucular what stocks he got If they only
had paper value of $4,000. closed
the deal and shall make money on it,
too. What did he want with such
stocksf Well, I haven't the slishtest
doubt but that he Is getting ready to
60 into the bankruptcy court and wants
to show his creditors where lis money
has been dropped. We often get such
requests and are usually able to nu
them
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-12
THE RETURN.

4 little hand Is knocking at my heart,
And have closed the door;
Il pray thee, for the love of God, depart
Thou shalt come in no more"
sOpen, for I am weary of the way.
The night is very black.
have been wandering many a night and
day,
Open. l have come back"
The little hand is knocking patiently;
l listen, dumb with pain.
swift thou not open any more to me?
I have come back again."
u will not open any more. Depart.
1, that once lived, am dead
The hand that had been knocking at my
heart
Was still. "And II" she said.
There is no sound, save, in the winter
air,
. The sound of wind and rain.
All that l loved in all the world stands
there,
And will not knock again.
Arthur Symons.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-12

the sheer madness of the compact fash
ed upon his reason. mo, no, Robert
withdraw from it. l won't bet.
didn't know what I was saying"
''I'll sleep in that room, anyhow, If !
die for it," returned Robert, his eyes
blazing. I'm not afraid. You car
give me revolver and bell, If vol
like; yes, that's good idea-a bell
Then, If anything happens, I'll ring
he finished excitedly.
Don't be fool, Robert" interposed
Kerr, who had drunk slightly less thar
his friends; you know this is no mat
ter to be trihed with"
II don't care" returned Robert OBJ
stinately, wicked look coming into
his eyes. I've said I'm going to sleer
in that room, and by Heaven! I'm 20
ing to-"
For the last time. Robert, don't &c
in," Trevelyan pleaded. Robert tight
ened his lips and entered, followed BY
the other three. But in the light of the
lamp he carried his face showed pale
The. memory Of that shrek had made
them all sober now, and had It not
been for Roberts obstinacy, they would
all gladly have backed out of the whole
business
Robert placed the lamp on a small
table, then drew revolver from his
pocket and placed beside it. Trevelyan
held large bell by the clapper. This
was also placed upon the table.
II wish you'd let us stay with YOU
old chap" he said, as he drew I'm q
dusty armchair, and threw a soft red
tablec1oth over 1t.
Robert settled down comfortably.
"Now, then, you chaps, clear out, and
don't talk any more. or you'll make me
nervous" he cried. "I'll ring like the
deuce If anything comes, SO you needn't
worry about me-"
Trevelyan and the others brought
chairs from a neighboring room, and
sat down in the corridor outside. For
a short time they kept up desultory
conversation, but at length no answer
came from within. Robert was either
asleep or refused to answer
Soon the other two allowed their
heads to fall forward, and Trevelyan
alone remained awake, grasping q
heavy poker. Suddenly he started VIC
lently. The lock had clicked. Some
one had locked the door.
Robert" he yelled, in sudden fright
"are you awaken The other two
sprang from their chairs.
"Quickl" yelled Trevelyan frantical.
ly before they could speak. "Some one
has locked the door. know what that
means. Down with 1t! Quick Quick p
And the three hurled Themselves
against the door.
At the same moment a startled ex.
clamation came from within, followed
nv the sharp crack Of the revolver.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-12

"we're coming. Robert" yelled TIE
velyan, as the door shivered under
their weight but did not give, and they
prepared to hurl themselves once again.
Again the revolver cracked. The bell
rang furiously. Still the door resisted
their efforts. And now they heard
low. sobbing moan of utter fear, grad
ually rising, rising, rising. until wlld'
unearthly shrek rang in their ears.
And for moment they stood I'M
nerved. They heard the bell drop with
a thud and rattle to the floor. And
now the shrek ceased suddenly with
choking moan, and there came crash
and a thud.
The next moment the door gave, and
they were precipitated- into the room.
The lamp still burned upon the table.
The revolver and bell lay upon the
floor. The smell of gunpowder filed the
room. The armchair had been turned
over backwards, and with it had fallen
Robert.
They turned him over, then stagger-
ed back in horror as they gazed upon
the distorted features. Surely what
ever he had seen before death had been
past description.
With snarl that was hardy human.
Trevelyan glanced round the room.
There are the marks Of both bull
let's" he cried, pointing to the wall.
Robert for some reason. aimed at
that point" He went up to the marks
and struck them viciously with the po-
ker, then started back.
"Hollow!" he gasped.
A few minutes later, with every man
ner Of implement, they were digging
and delving, and tearing frantically at
the wall Now the head Of the sledge-
hammer encountered no resistance and
they heard the sound Of falling mason
ry within, and a clink, as of iron. Fee
verishly they worked, and now large
opening showed in the wall, and
mass Of debris covered the floor. Hold.
ing a candle before him, Trevelyan
stepped into the aperture. He found
that he was standing in space about
six feet high and about three feet
square.
Again he heard the clink Of iron and
a cracking beneath his feet. He looked
down, and gasped in establishment. He
was standing upon bed of dry bones.
He looked closer, and saw two skulls
among them, while what were evident.
ly iron manacles were mixed up with
the bones. He held the candle nearer.
One Of the skulls had Jagged hole in
it.
'"This," he said some hours later al
he explained the circumstances of Rob
ert's death to a suspicious magistrate,
us my theory. At one time murder
was committed in that room. The
friends of the murdered man, for ven.
geance, took the murderer and, having
chained him to the body Of his victim.
walled them up together in what was
evidently at that time passage be-
tween that room and another. There
MY theory leaves me. I only know
what has happened, and cannot pre-
tend to explain it"-Philadelphia Tele
graph.