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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Mr.. Riggs gave the High School
children an excursion over the new
road Tuesday to Vaudeville and re-
turn, and on Wednesday he gave the
children Of Father Roth's school a
similar outing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
OZONE ROUTE

For information apply to Ticket
Agent, or
G. B. AUBURTIN, A. G. P. A.,
No. GAL Maison Blanche, New Orleans
Long Distance Phone, Main 488.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

FOR RENT-Sixteen acres of land
prepared for Qualification, will rent or
lease on shares. For terms apply,
P. o. Box Z.
Ramsay, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
School Notes

| ne PARISH superintendent VI SCHOOLS
has the following in the Picayune Of
February 10:
Covington, La, Feb. 9. The an
nual report of the Superintendent OF
Public Schools filed last month with
the State board of Education, shows a
very gratifying increase in the gener-
al condition of the work of this par
ish.
There are 45 white schools, with 73
teachers and ISIS children enrolled,
the average daily attendance being
1850. The teaching force consisted
of Is normal-trained teachers, IA col
lege graduates. Including normal
graduates there are "A first grade
teachers, 16 second grade teachers
and two third-class teachers. The
total salaries of white teachers was
$21, 677.65, and the total cost of white
schools was S27, 744. 05. There were
II colored schools, with 10 teachers
and 805 children enrolled, with an
average daily attendance of 523. OF the
colored teachers employed, five were
graduates of normal courses in the
schools of this State, One held first
grade, 8 second grade and 10 third
grade certificates. Total salaries paid
colored teachers 81, 1880, and total
cost Of colored schools So, 600.
The general expenses of the Board
show: Superintendent salary, $840;
former Treasurer's commission cashed
this year, $6O6.97; per diem and mil
cage of members of the School Board.
S143, 25; Assessor 8 commissions, 1874,
80; Tax Collectors commissions, 81,
102, IL; school libraries, $637, and other
and general expenses, $500.89.
The total funds handled by the
Board, including cost of buildings and
such items paid by local trustees, $685.
652.66.
The receipts of the Board show that
Sc, 562. 42 came from the common
school fund of the State, and ST. 288-
"a from interest on sixteen sections.
The receipts from poll taxes were ST.
294; Police Jury's tax So, 120, 55, cor
poration tax 81, 900, special school tax,
not including taxes collected in the
towns of Covington and Slidell, ST.
384,53
The average salaries of male teach
ers were $50; and female teachers
SAT. 10; colored male teaches, $45, and
female teachers $27. 80. On account
Of the inability to keep the children
in the rural schools, most Of which
are small, although the larger schools
of the parish, to which no child is re-
fused admission, had a nine-month
term, the average term of the white
schools of the parish was about six
months and the colored about three
and a half months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

H. E, Badon, of Slidell, brought
Louis Sears, Captain of the schooner
Lady of the Lake, to Coyington, Mon
dav. charged with assault, and turned
him over to Sheriff Brewster. Sears.
while under the influence of liquor, it
Il reported, beat one of his co-workers
with club made from an oar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Through an error it was stated in
the Farmer that there would be no
services in the Lutheran Church at
Abita, on February Ia. On the con-
trary, services will be held on that,
day as usual.
Rev. j. w. Mount, Of Pulaski,
Tenn, preached at the Baptist church,
Sunday morning and evening. 1t is
anticipated that he will be called to
Covington to take up the Baptist
work here.
IL you are looking for bargains in
shoes you cannot do better than buy
the Hamilton Brown, and you cannot
find a better stock to select from nor
a better place to buy than G. W.
Schmidt's, at Abita Springs.
This evening it is expected that the
wrestling match between Lacroix and
Diebel will take place at Bogalusa.
AS both men have been working hard
the match will prove an interesting
one, friends Of both parties being
confident of victory.
r. Kirkwood, Of Scranton, Miss.
an experienced jeweler and optician,
who had to give up his trade on ac-
count Of poor health, is opening 5,
10 and 25-cent store in the Warren
Building, and will continually carry
fine line of optical goods.
Ben Huff negro in the employ of
Houlton Bros, was run over by a
working train and killed Monday His
remains were shipped to his home in
( Biloxi. 1t is thought that he must
have lain on the track in an intoxicat-
ed condition and gone to sleep.
H. q. Badon, of Slidell, brought
Louis Sears, Captain of the schooner
Lady of the Lake, to Coyington, Mon
dav. charged with assault, and turned
him over to Sheriff Brewster. Sears,
while under the influence of liquor, it
Il reported, beat one of his co-workers
with club made from an oar.
You don't have to go any futher
than Schmidt's, at Abita, to get the
hest shoes on the market, Hamilton
Brown il his speciality, but he has
other kinds if you want them, all first
class makes and at prices that are ali
Tiqht. Don't buy until you have ex-
ahmed his stock, or you may find you
have lost an opportunity for abargain.
Ala meeting of the Holy Name So
c;efv last Sunday, the following of
Scers were elected: Jos. e. Beck,
resident; p. j. 0stendorf, Secretary,
~ 0uitrlan Kohnke, Secretary; Rev.
Toseph Koegerl, Spiritual Adviser.
fishers for o'clock mass, Jos. c.
Psrly and III. j. Ostendorf; ushers for
1Co,clock mass, J. ]. Dugas and G.
B Smart.
The race between Big Joe, belong.
~ Louis Wehrli, and May Brooks,
Sh ". to Boole Bros, which was
~ ave taken place last "Wednesday,
- heen withdrawn. Mr.. Wehrl
t fse1rFeiting the deposit and refusing te
LgsAs. fhe race. A good deal of dis.
ssss.otS;ntfnent is the result, as there
many anxious to lind out which
4 Fha fastest racer.
~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

R. Kirkwood, of Scranton, Miss,
an experienced jeweler and optician,
who had to give up his trade on ac-
count Of poor health, is opening 5,
10 and 25-cent store in the Warren
Building, and will continually carry
fine line of optical goods.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
Saa'natg 4artnrr
February I3. 1909.

One Dollar a Year.
80 Terms, CASH IN ADTANf}E.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Through an error it was stated in
the Farmer that there would be no
services in the Lutheran Church at
Abita, on February IA. On the con-
trary, services will be held on that
day as usual.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

This evening it is expected that the
wrestling match between Lacroix and
Diebel will take place at Bogalusa.
AS both men have been working hard
the match will prove an interesting
one, friends of both parties being
confident of victory.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Let me fit your residence up with
the most modern gas lights. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. 1t is operated at
very little cost. Estimates on appli-
cation. For information apply to
Arthur Strain, Agent for Acorn Brass
Mfg. Co., P. o. Box 435.
Dec. 19-2m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

rop SALE, CHEAP. Homers,
r.. IN, ana SQUADS. Abita Plymouth
81 Plgs0s auab Co., Abita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

If you are looking for bargains in
shoes you cannot do better than buy
the Hamilton Brown, and you cannot
find better stock to select from nor
a better place to buy than G. W.
Sehmidt's, at Abita Springs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Ben Huff a negro in the employ of
Houlton Bros, was run over by a
working train and killed Monday. His
remains were shipped to his home in
Biloxi. 1t is thought that he must
have lain on the track in an intoxicat-
ed condition and gone to sleep.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Rev. J. w. Mount, of Pulaski,
Tenn, preached at the Baptist church,
Sunday morning and evening. 1t is
anticipated that he will be called to
Covington to take up the Baptist
work here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
Covingt0n Council

=; T. E. BREWSTER, Sheriff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
; STEALING A. SIGN.
That Was the Polioeran's Charge, but
u Was Not Sustained.

Stealtbily the policeman stole out
loon and quickly pounced ON some Co
lumbia college boys who were carry.
ipg a long board sign that had hung
over some tobacconist,s shop. The
youths protested against the officers
interference. but he told them that
they would find II hard job TO turn
little old New York into college
town, and Off to the lookup they went
college boys, sign and all
whats the charger asked the ser.
geant as he looked out Mt the aggrega
tion Of the coming great men OF learn
ing.
Stealing n sign" answered the COZ
as some of the boys bumped It into
the station house. where 1t reposed
against the wall.
"We did not steal It." spoke up .cne
Of the youths; eve only borrowed It,"
The sergeant turned TO the cop and
told him TO call up the owner and find
out what the true state of the case
was. The policeman read the sigi
slowly and then turned to the tele
phone book TO look up the owner.
"Hello! Did you lose n slgn?" And
the answer made the policeman
scratch his head.
"Wbat did he say?" asked the walt
Ing sergeant The reserves were be
ginning TO grin. and the policeman
looked very uncomfortable. a.
"It Is all right" he said. scowling al
the youths. ''The owner says the,
rented the sign for the night and nr,
TO return II tomorrow morning whei
he is ready to do business again. .0
A shout went up from the youths a'
they were ordered out OF the station
and they took up their triumpha
march and sought out some other un
suspecting cop to dupe, and far dowr
the street came back their triumpha
yell:
"C-o-l-u-m-b-i-aw
The cop laughed to himself as III
started out again on his beat. and {
friend at his side asked him the caus,
OF his merriment.
''The owner Of the sign was mad al
the way through and wanted me e
hold the sign. He had rented II nj
right. but he said that was the thlrf
time he had been called out of bed TO
night, for the boys had been pulled II
in three other precincts, but as long a.
was goat for him thought
would let the rah-rah boys have som,
more fun with some other cop ant
sent them on their way."-New Yorl
Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
vAeARIES OF WEIGHT.
How Can a Pound Of Food Mako Ono
Three Pounds Hesvier7

nTee founcS f1eaNleFl
Here are two personal experiences
Of my own that are equally striking.
After having put on rather too much
weight, probably through excess and
other mistakes Of food and drink, |
played a severe tennis match and lost
seven pounds in weight. Then | took
a glass of wine and at once by this
put ON two pounds. Then Z took a
meal slightly larger than usual and
put on another two and half pounds,
though the meal itself weighed only
one pound.
On another occasion when | had
tasted for n day or two and had natu.
rally lost two or three pounds day
ate meal weighing about one pound
! and went up in weight not one pound,
but three pounds.
How can only one pound in food
add three pounds I'm weight?
How, in the case of other people.
can three pounds-a days food and
drink-add nothing at all?
In my own case one principle ap.
pears, and this is that my nature is
at any rate rapid in getting toward the
normal, but comparatively slow in get.
ting far below or far above the nor.
NAL.
A not uncommon but very striking
| phenomenon is that Of the shampooer
| IN a Turkish bath in London. He finds
| that after his days work, which in.
wolves copious sweating and hard
| physical exercise and scarcely any.
! thing TO eat or drink. he goes up In
weight some two or three pounds mere.
ly by resting -Eustace Miles in Metro.
politan Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
Ganhlinn For Maids.

'Many queer reasons are advanced
by servant girls for losing n place"
said the manager of the employment
bureau, "but the queerest have ever
heard was given by n girl who blew
in here last week. Her late mistress
was n bridge fiend One day for the
want of money 70 bet she and her
friends played with their maids for
stakes. At the end of the game each
woman considered herself in honor
bound TO stick to her agreement, and
an attempt was really made to swap
servants according TO the ups and
downs of the game. Some of the girls
thus rafIled Off changed places willing
ly enough, but that client of mine re-
fused to be swapped and hustled
around hunting a new job."-New York
Sun
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
THE CABBAGE CURE. IT
Old Ezekiel Had Long Been Wantins
q Boiled Dish,

q Boiled Dish.
"This idea that people thrive best
on the food they like best Is not as
modern Ms you seem TO think said
the old doctor TO the young doctor
"when Ezekiel Holmes was something
over 100 years old he was taken sick,
and my grandfather, one of the best
physicians in that section, was called
In to see him after the family had
done their worst TO make him better.
Grandfather pronounced Mr.. Holmes
very i'll aid told the family that the
end was probably near-he might not
live out the night. AS soon as this
news spread through the nclghborhood
several friends called TO sit up or
watch with the sufferer. Among them
was sea captain, who took the sec
ond watch.
"a little after midnight Mr.. Holmes
awoke and said the doctor was starv-
ing him. The captain asked what he
would like TO eat.
"'Corned beef and cabbage replied
the old man.
"rhe captain found some I'm the pan.
try--it was staple dish in those days
and gave him n generous platefui,
reasoning. as lie said afterward that
SO long MS the old mans hours were
numbered he might as we'll have what
he wanted while he lasted After eat
Ing heartily Mr.. Holmes said he felt
much better and went quietly TO sleep.
The next morning, when grandfather
called, he found his patient on the
road to recovery. The old man not
only got well, but kept so for -four
or five years aftcrward. and he al.
ways stoutly declared that his mid.
night meal had cured him.
I'D been wanting boiled dish n
fortnight he used to say. and mother
wouldn't let me have IT, But worked
a traverse on her and got WE'LL" ~
Youths Companion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
AN UNSOCIABLE LOT.
What Mr.. Thomas Thought Of thi
Crowd In New York.

CroWo IN new YORK.
Mr. Thomas crammed II fresh stick
of birch into his little stove and closed
the door. which John Arnold had left
ajar on his entrance. The tiny shoe
shop thus became air tight. Then the
proprietor replied to Johns question
Of what he thought of New York
Il can tell ye In 'mazlng few words"
he said. IT'S considerable of place.
Lots doing an splendid big buildings
an schools an churches an all that.
They think they're some punkins too.
An I amt saying that there ANT
plenty of real smart ones there. Spite
of all that. though. call 'ern kind o.
ignorant, besides being cold In their
manners"
Il want TO know" commented John,
visibly impressed by this recital.
'I'll tell ye.v continued Mr., Thomas.
Brother Toms boys Office Is down
near the big Brooklyn bridge. and |
used to GO down there and set good
deal while my wife visited with his
wife up IN Harlem. Fns b
when 1t come what they call rush
hour ! used to go down an stand on
the bridge an watch 'em passing by,
hundreds of 'em, on their way home,
an got to feel real friendly an TO
know lots Of 'em by sight, But
Mr. Thomas paused impressiyely-
"but, although didn't miss an aft
noon whilst | was there, an that was
two weeks, nary one o. them men ever
give me a single glance Of recognition.
ut WANT my place to speak first, me
being a stranger an they home, so to
speak. ! want going to push myself;
but. ! tell ye what, John. two or three
times had to hold ON TO myself to
keep from telling of 'em just what !
thought Of such onfriendly ways.
"'Why, says ! to Brother Toms
boy. how long do you s'pose one o.
them would be at Tunkett Corners be.
fore we knew him well enough to nod
TO an found out his nameT Youths
Companion. r .u
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
Tonaue Charms.

The tongues of animals have been
and are still in some parts of the
world favorite amulets. A tongue cut
from living fox Is said to ward of
disease of all kinds, but as the person
carrying one will surely die IL he hap.
pens to meet fox at any crossroads
the charm is seldom used The tongue
Of the vulture pucked out with iron
and hung about mans neck In new
cloth will bring him what he desires,
and some East Indians believe that II
they do not bite off the tip of the
tongue OF any wild animal they kill
they will not have good lpck in hunt
ing.-London Tit-Bits.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
AN ARAB SURGEON.



Mr.. Walter b. Harris In his account
of Journey to Tafilet tells the story
of a wonderful operation In surgery
as II was reported to him by a native
doctor who was travelling In his com
papy:
~ think the old man fancled that
doubted his skill At least, lie was al
ways holding forth upon the subject
and continually repeating the story
that when In Algeria he had been Of
fcred fabulous salary-tbe sum va
ried each time the tale was told-to re-
main In charge of the military hos
pltal at Algiers, an honor which he
had declined.
"He never tired of narrating the
facts and details of his most success
full operation There Is a'sect in Mo-
rocco called Hamacba, who are fol-
lowers of certain saint buried near
Mekinez. These devotces amuse their
audience-and themselves, too, let us
hope-by throwing into the air heavy
cannon balls. which they allow to fall
upon their shaven crowns. On the oc-
casion In question Hamdushi had
unfortunately been wanting in reli'
gious power, for the cannon ball
crushed his skull.
my old shereef friend had been call.
ed to the rescue. According to his nc.
count, he removed the broken patch
OF skull, replacing II with the rind OF
a green pumpkin, and closed the skin
over IT. In months time, he said
the patient was not only convalescent
but was once more hard at work prac
tieing his religio-acrobatlc feats, with
not only~a remodeled and renovated
skull, but even new crop of hair"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
All In the Mind.

On the opening day Of one winter
session the late Professor TAFT Of Edin'
burgh university entered the natural
philosophy class room in the midst OF
the uproarious applause common to
those occasions.
Presently lie looked up at the tumul-
tuous benches above him with the
smile of one who had known the ways
of students for a lifetime. At last.
when momentary lull came, he re-
marked. his gray eyes twinkling:
Gentlemen. must remind you
that there is really no such thing as
noise. II is merely a matter of sub
jectiye Impression"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
NEW YORK PRODuCE.

New ORR Sept. S-Dressed pOuI-
try-Firm. Fowels 14QlS l-2; ducks
Is 1-2419. Iue
Live poultry-Demand good. Fowels
IL l-2@171-2; chickens 17@1S.
Cheese--Firm, quiet. Full cream
specials, 10 Lea 1912; skins, spec,
ials 12 "a; full skins 3-4@6 IA
Butter-Flrmer; receipts 16,lOS;
creamery extra 30; state dairy tubs
22@29; imitation creamery firsts %
@24.
Eggs-Firm; receipts 26,2O5; near,
by white fancy 32@35; MIXED %
Q29; fresh firsts 22Q26 1-2.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
An Air Lovlno World Wsntod.

Once get nation into inviting fresh
air instead OF barring 1t out, and not
only is that nation going to repe con
sumption, but 1t is going to better it.
self physically In such measure as
TO be practically immune from other
diseases. An air loving world is what
the scientists are aiming at.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
CURIOSITY DISSATISFIED.
Disappointment of a Woman In ouss,
OF Information.
IT was In the register OF wills Office
II want TO see the will of Mrs

IT was In the register of wills office
~ want TO see the will of Mrs
Henry Jones'" said the woman
who had just come in.
"Yes, madam When did she dep
politely asked the clerk.
"Oh, she isn't dead" answered the
woman In a matter of fact tone, but
hear she has made her will, and
should like TO see it. II you please"
But the win is not here II she t.
not dead" said the surprised clerk.
why, isn't this the place where
wills are kept for public Inspection 2
"Ycs, madam, but not until after the
testator Is deceased"
"Oh?' said the woman as she turned
away with disappointed expression
"Then l cant find out whom she left
her diamonds to, after all How an,
noying"-Phlladelphia North Aner
can.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
No Files on Him.

Two lrishmen. just landed, stopped
mt private boarding house on one hot
July night. Retiring curly, they left
the window open and the light burn
ing brightly. The mosquitoes swarm
ed into the room and began biting.
Mike, awakening, called to Pat to
put out the light. Pat got up and put
AZ out and crawled back TO bed again
Fat awoke about an hour later and
found the room fun OF firehIes and
said: IT'S no use, Mike. They are
coming In with lanterns!"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
wrIoht Makes FIlqht.

Berlin, Sept. s,-oryille Wright
made fight OF so minutes. At times
he reached an altitude OF $50 feet.
The great crowds which watched the
exhibition broke out into shouts OK
enthusiasm when he glided over their
heads.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
THE SILVER FOX.
He Is a oIorified Freak Of tho Rec
.f Fox Breed.

He Is a cIorified Freak Of tho Red
S.. nt Fox Breed.
Only those wise I'm the woodlore OF
the north can fully know the magic In
the name silver fox. The silver fox ~
not of different kind. but gloriied
freak of the red race. His parents may
have been the commonest kind Of red
foxes. yet nature in extravagant mood
may have showered alf her gifts on
this favored one of the offspring and
not only clad him In n marvellous coat.
but gifted him with speed and wind
and brains above his kind to guard his
perllous wealth. And need he has Of
Is so mellow rich. so wonderful In
style, with its gloss black and delicate
frosting. that II is the most desirable,
the most precious of all furs, worth
many times fits weight in gold. the no
biost peltry known to man. 1t Is the
proper robe OF kings. the appanage of
great imperial thrones today, as was
the tyrian purple IN the days of Rome.
This Is indeed the hunters highest
prize, but 80 guarded by the cunping
brain and the wind and limb of the
beast himself that II is through rare
good luck more than hunter skill that
few OF these fur jewels are taken
each year In the woods. 'hf
There are degrees of rank among
these patricians. They range In quail
ity even as diamonds range. and the
hunters have jargon of their own to
express all shades between the cross
and the finest silver black.-Ernest
Thompson Seton in Century Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08

CHICAGO PRODUCT.
y \ n y y

Chicago, Sept. S-Cattle-Receipts
$4,000; steady. Beeves 4.10qS; Texans
4m525; western 4.15Q6.3O; stockers
and feeders 3@490; cows and heifers
2.25@6.2O; calves 6.500S.75.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000; slow. Light
7.95@S.4O; mixed 7.75@S40; heavy
7.55@S.45 roughs 7.55@7S0; workers
S3O@S.35 pigs i.25dS10.
SLeep-Receipts 2S,O00; steady. Ma
tive 2.75049O; western 3@4.SO; lambs
409765; western 4.o0@7.65.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-08
EAST RuCEAIO

East Buffalo, n. Y, Sept. Seattle
Receipts so; steady. Prime 6,5047
butchers 49G.25,
Veals-Receipts 200 active. Com
mon to choice 6Q950.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts GOO
Firm. Lambs 5,50@S; yearlings 5.2j
@5.75; sheep 3p5.25.
Hogs-Receipts 1850; strong. York
ors S.5O@S75; pigs S.209S25.