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HAMMOND.
Truck and Berry Raisers Perfect Or
ganiZatiOn.


Hammond, La, July 25.-The
Hammond Farmers Association,
Limited, is the name of the cooper
ative society of berry and truck rails
ers, whose organization was per-
fected at large and enthusiastic
meeting held here to-day. The char
ter which was adopted fixes the cap
ital stock of the association at SO, 900
divided into shares of 81 each. A
board of seven directors will manage
the affairs of the corporation, and
the following gentlemen were
chosen:
Joseph Graziano, Cologero Mon
teleone, Charles H. Hummell, Pietro
Picoraro, B. Wade Hewett, Frank
Musuraca, and Pietro Moscarello.
The officers. of the board are: Jos.
Graziano, president; c. H. Hummell,
vice president; B. Wade Hewett, sec
retary-treaSurer. Mr.. keaghey, of
Ponchatoula, and Mr.. Joseph Dibu-
ono president of the Independent
Farmers Association, were present
and rendered valuable assistance in
getting the organization completed.
Mr.. Dibuono addressed the assembly
tion was the only salvation of the
in Italian, while Mr.. keaghey spoke
in English. He said that organiZa-
farmer. In shipping produce to COM
mission men on consignment the
farmer is up against brace game.
If the commission merchant is under
a great expense for the day, he takes
it out of your shipment, and gives
you the balance, which sometimes
amounts to postage stamp, and
sometimes nothing. He advised
against selling to drummers, as their
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commission must necessarily come
out of the profits of the grower. He
showed, in the course of his address,
how organization could antagonize
no one, but, on the other hand, was
the means of building up not only
the growers, but the mercantile in
terests of the community as we'll
Through organization the growers
produce is placed on the market by
experienced men, whose own inter-
est, as well as that of the members,
lies in securing the best markets and
the best prices available He cited
the case of the Ponchatoula Associa-
ton, which this year saved to it's
members over $4,000 on the item of
freight alone. About $50 farmers
were present at the meeting, and
when the call for subscribers to the
capital stock was made, there was
stampede to see who could get to the
desk of the secretary first, and before
the books were closed for the day
there were over 100 names on the
membership roll, many taking from
five to ten shares, which puts the Or
ganization on a solid basis. The
farmers are very much in earnest in
this movement, and the entire cap
ital stock is certain to be subscribed
in very few days.
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THE TOWN Of AB|TA WILL ENTERTAIN.
At Large Meeting in the Town Hall the Citi-
zens Map Out Plans for Grand Enter
tainment for August 18th and 4th.

aelis, E. B. NORM, F. Brown, E. A.
Calongne, H. Oalman, Jr., L. H. Oal-
man, H. Cassagne, and A. 0. Pons,
secretary.
The above committee met on July
10Th and appointed the following
committees:
DR.. L. C. Heintz, E. Burkenstock,
and E.. A. Colongne to secure local
talent for the vaudeville.
Refreshment committee. Des-
truel, chairman; A. A. Du Vernay, J.
Clairain, and H. Cassagne.
Music ommittee-E. Burken-
stock, chairman; J. L. Clairain.
Transportation committee-Capt.
G. E. ,Millar, chairman; J. P. Rausch.
Printing committee. Souchon.
Door-keepers-Cap G. E. Millar,
Robt. Mendow, G. S. Strain, and Hy.
Strubbe.
Floor committee. P. Rausch,
chairman; VIM. Michaelis, VIM Cor
man, Chas. Biggio.
Decoration committee. H. Oal-
man, chairman; H. Oalman, VIM.
German.
Novelty committee-Dr. L. C.
Heintz, chairman; Capt. G. f. Mil
lar, and L. Souchon.
JOE LAMOUSIN, Chairman.
A. o. PONS, Secretary.
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There is to be something doing out
of the ordinary at Abita Springs Au-
gust 18th and 14th. The town has
taken up the matter of entertaining
the public on those dates, with the
object of replenishing the town treas
ury, and as the citizens of Abita are
patriotic and progressive, there is
little doubt that big crowds will as
semble there on those days.
The admission will be 25 cents for
adults and 10 cents for children, and
everybody is expected to have inter
est enough in the town to show up
on those days and help things to
move along.
People from Eovington and Man
deville are especially invited to come
and have a good time. Everything
will be done to make it pleasant for
all.
The following committee have
been appointed to take charge of af-
fairs:
Arrangement committee-Mayor
A Multi, ex officio; joe Lamousin,
chairman; J. Clairain, A. A. Du Ver-
nay, j. Destruel, Robt Mendow, G.
S. Strain, Capt. G. E. Millar, Chas.
Biggio, l.. Souchon, DR.. L. C. HeintZ,
E. Burkenstock, Hy. Strubbe, J. P.
Rausch, VIM. German, VIM. Mich
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Giving Its History and Of
fering a Prize to the
Closest GueSSer
Of Number OF Seed, for
Benefit Of Kovingt0n
karnival Klub.
THAT 7S-POUND PUMPKIN.

In the show window of J. Stern &
Son can be seen an enormous pump
kin that looks large enough to fur
nish pumpkin pie for a regiment of
Uncle Sans soldiers. Large mum
bers stop daily to look in wonder at
its huge proportions and cogitate
upon the productions of St. Tam
many SOIL This pumpkin was
raised by Mr.. Ulysses Depriest in the
garden of his Covington residence.
1t weighs IS pounds.
The object of it's exhibition is not
alone to cause wonder at its growth,
but to induce people to chance a
guess at the number of seeds it con-
tains, at a cost of ten cents, which
goes to the fund of the Kovington
karniva1 Klub. The lucky guesser
gets a pair of shoes.
The Karn val Klub is preparing to
give to Covington a parade une-
qualed in the history of the town.
Capt. John Diendorf, who has this
parade in charge, is working hard
for it's success. Everybody should
devote ten cents to this cause.
Following is the legend of this
pumpkin, as seen in the window:
This pumpkin was grown here in
Covington by Mr.. Ulysses Depriest
who obtained the seed from a we'll
known real estate firm of this city.
The seed was accidently found in a
gourd hidden between the rafters of
the old Mission House that is situ-
ated on the banks Of the Chinchuba
creek, where Father Roquett preach
ed his first sermon to the Indians.
The tradition of the Ponta-Wa-Wa
pumpkin, as it was known by, dates
back over two centuries ago. AS the
Ponta-Wa-Wa's were at work in
their fields, there came to them sew
eral chiefs of the neighboring tribes,
who tried to persuade them to leave
their work and join them in a war
against an inoffensive and weaker
tribe, who did them no harm other
than to lead a peaceful life and to
attend to their own affairs. This the
Ponta-Wa-Wa's refused to do, say
ing that they never went to war un-
less they were compelled to. So the
other Indians went without them and
massacred all the men, women and
children, not leaving one to tell the
horrible tale.
the Ponta-Wa-Wa' were working in
their fields, they were surprised to
see beautiful Indian girl come rid
ing up 70 them on snow white deer.
She spoke not word, but dismount-
ing, placed few seeds in the tracks
made by the deer, and covering them
up with her small feet, rode away.
The Ponta-Wa-Wa's were very care
full to keep the weeds and grass from
the tender plant, which grew very
rapidly, and produced this fine spe-
cies of pumpkin.
The Ponta-Wa-Wa's ever after
ward held it in reverence, claiming
that it was a special gift from the
God Of Plenty, and under no circum-
stances would they allow any of the
seed to be distributed outside of
their own tribe, claiming that if they
did. they would lose the art of culti-
yation, in which they excelled.
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FOLSOM NOTES.

Folsom, La, July 27, 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. McClain and
baby, of Lumberton, Miss, spent a
few days here this week with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Harrington and little son,
Delmer, of New Orleans, spent few
days here with her husband, DR.. Har-
rington.
w. H. Cantrelle was a Covington
visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. J. D. McClain and wife visited
Covington Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. C. McClain Of Lumberton is
spending few weeks here, he guest
of her daughter, Mrs. P. M. Reed.
Mr.. Pichett of Mississippi is spend
ing a few weeks here, the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Hubbard.
Mrs. George Strain and little son,
Adrin, spent the weekend with rela-
tives at Abita Springs.
H. l.. Garland of New Orleans
spent Sunday nere.
G. M. Fendlasn spen Wednesday
at McDougall on business.
Miss G. Wilson of New Orleans is
spending a few weeks with Mrs. A.
B. Holiday, near Folsom.
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Truck Growers Organize
at Hammond and Will
at FranklintOn.
A Good Yield of Cotton i'm
Washington Parish is
Said to be Certain.
ALEXANDRIA.
Farmers Union Convenes-Incendia
ry Says He Was Forced to Act.

Alexandria, La, July 26.-The an
nual convention of the Farmers I'm
ion of Louisiana convened to-day.
Mayor Turregano delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. 1t was responded
to by President Harbeit and Henry
Breithaupt of LaSalle parish. At the
conclusion of the addresses the en-
rollment of delegates took place, and
the following committee on creden-
tials was appointed: l. N. McCallis-
ter of Sabine, D. C. Doss of Lincoln,
w. o. Chambliss of West Carroll,
John Hodkins of St. Landry, and E.
A. Bringle Of Avoyelles.
Fifty parishes are probably repre-
sented, with probably 100 delegates
in attendance. The session this af-
ternoon was executive, and it was
announced that there was nothing to
give out for publication. Gov. San
ders, who was to have addressed the
convention tonight, sent a telegram
stating that it was impossib bic for him
to come to-day, but that he would
be here tomorrow night
At to-night's session an address
was delivered by R. A. Hunter of
this city.
The officers of the State Farmers
Union are: ]. F. Harbeit, president;
J. H. Craig, vice president; S. NJ Ri
ser, secretary. Executive commit
tee: J. M. Davis, Joe Brown, L. N.
Holmes, R. H. Brooks, and R. Lee
Mills
Alexandria, La, July 27.-The
Louisiana State Farmers Union held
public meeting at the courthouse
tonight, with president Harbeit pre-
siding. An audience was present
which filled the building. The first
speaker was L. N. Brueggerhoff of
Shreveport, who spoke in the inter-
est of the Louisiana State Fair, in
which he advocated the setting aside
of one day during the next fair to be
known as Farmers Day." GAS an
evidence" he said, "of the good the
State Fair has done, the first year it
was held there was one Louisiana
hog on exhibition, and last year
mere were 800 of as fine Berkshires
as anyone would want to see''
Representative William Polk, the
next speaker, spoke entertainingly.
and his address was replete with ad-
vice 10 Tie ldTLuOiS. he dSSCTLGU
that they should bind themselves to.
gcther for their own benefit and pro-
lection, as other organizations were
doing.
Gov. J. Y. Sanders was the third
and last speaker. He spoke for an
hour and was frequently applauded.
He said: Il have been criticised for
doing things, but l would rather do
something than do nothing"
He made a strong appeal to the
agriculturists to build good roads.
You can't afford not to have good
roads-it costs you too much.
He told them that with thorough
system of good roads they would be
in position to get their produce to
market a great deal cheaper; that
they would pay more in blacksmith
bills and the repair of their vehicles
than it would cost them to build
system of macadamized roads in ev-
cry parish in the State.
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Let but my fainting heart be blest
With Thy sweet spirit for it's guest,
My God! to Thee leave the rest;
Thy will be done.'"
SERVICES IN THE CATHOLIC
CHURCHES.
COYINGTON.


St. Peters Church.-Hours of Iio-.
ly Mass: Every Sunday and Holyday
of Obligation, at s and 10 a. M; Be- =
tween Easter and All Saints Day, at
1880 and 10 a. M; Weekdays at 8
a. M, except Wednesdays. Evening
services, according to the season. :
Rev. Jos. Koegerl, Rector. il
ABITA SPRINGS.
Ste. James Church-Hours of Ho- /
ly Mass: 1st. I'd, and 5th Sunday of
the month at a. M; Sd and 4th
Sunday at 10 a. M; Every Wednes-
day at a. m.
Rev. Jos. Koegerl, Rector.
MANDEVILLE.
Our Lady of the Lake.-Rev. L.
M. Roth, Rector. Hours of Holy
Mass: Sunday, at and $3.50 a. m.
MADISONVILLE.
St. Francis Xavier.-Sunday, =
and 10 a. M; Evening service, 1880
o'clock.
BEDICO CHAPEL.
Bedico Chapel. - Rev. Ottman
Bliel, 0. S. B. Third Sunday, 8 a. m.
CHlNCHUBA INSTITUTE.
st. Joseph's Abbey.-Rt. Rev.
Paul, O. S. b., Abbot Sunday,
and 8 a. m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
FIRE ASSOCIATION.

There was omitted from the re-
port of Fire Chief Ostendorf, last
week, a portion relative to the fire
at the railroad depot, which made
it appear that no damage was done.
We therefore re-publish the report
in full, as follows:
Covington, La, July 10, 1910.
To the Officers and Members of the
Firemens' Benevolent Associa-
tion of Covington, La
Gentlemen:
|, the undersigned, tender this, my
ninth months report as Chief of
your Fire Department.
On July 9Th, at 1:30 p. M, an
alarm was sent in by Mr. E. G.. Del
Corral, calling out the department to
proved to be the railroad depot on
fire, caused by a passing engine
The roof was damaged to the amount
of $1,000, but the fire was extin-
guished by the chemical with one
charge. The truck came in good
use with their ladders, and Jefferson
No. was ready for duty if needed.
All the companies answered very
promptly on July the 5th at BIS
p. M, when the Covington Grocery
and Grain Company was found to
have it's roof on fire, caused by an
engine, but no damage was done, and
the chemical went out but did not
go to work.
| appreciate the change that was
made at the chemical house, and find
that the horse and everything works
to better advantage. Also the hook
and ladder and Jefferson No. l pump
and No. 2 pump are all ready for
duty.
| extend thanks to all the drivers,
and also to the ladies and the ice
house engineer and telephone opera
tors for answering the test calls ev-
cry morning.
Hoping that this report will meet
with your approval, l am,
Yours truly
H. J. OSTENDORF, Chief.
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SOUTHERN BANKS WILL REFUSE
TO GUARANTEE COTTON BILLS
OF LADING.

Atlanta, Ca, July 25.-G. A. Mich
olson, president of the Southeastern
Cotton Buyers Association, declared
Monday morning that the banks, cot
ton dealers, and railroads of the
South will not agree to the demand
of London bankers that through bills
of lading for cotton be guaranteed
by American banks. They will go no
further than agree that Southern
banks, without assuming any legal
responsibility, shall assure foreign
bankers and cotton dealers that the
bills of lading issued by the roads
are genuine.
The Southeastern Cotton Buyers
Associate n, at a meeting in Atlanta
prepared the following form of cer-
tification by which banks would GER
tify to the genuineness of bills of lad
ing:
I'VE hereby certify that the agent
whose name is signed to this bill of
lading has acknowledged to us that
the same is his signature, and that
the railroad is in possession of the
cotton
This form would be stamped on
through bills of lading, and would be
signed by local banks. Such certifi-
cation would cary no legal response
bility, and would be merely the
banks assurance that the bills of lad
Ing were genuine.
Mr.. Nicholson says that Southern
cotton dealers, Southern banks, and
Southern railroads will not 20 be-
yond such certifcation.
He looks for a delegation of Lon
don and European bankers and deal
ers to come to New York in a short
while to meet with American bank
ers, dealers, and railroad officials.
He thinks they will repeat their de-
mand for guarantee by the banks,
and he states positively that it will
be refused
In his opinion, the foreign delega-
tion will change it's position and
agree to plan of simple certifca-
ton. Such certification would be the
final means by which through bills
of lading will be protected and the
cotton situation solved.
1t is believed that all bankers will
be very willing to agree to such a
plan of certifcation as the Southeas-
tern Cotton Buyers Association has
proposed.
John K. Ottley, vice president of
the Fourth National Bank, said that
the Atlanta banks would be quite
willing to agree to such a plan of
certification.
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The firm of Beck & Young has
been dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr.. J. c. Beck has purchased the
assets of the firm, and will be respon-
sible for all liabilities
A continuance of the patronage
will be thankfully received Best of
attention and reasonable prices.
JOS. C. BECK,
THOS. L. YOUNG.
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

There will be meeting of the
stockholders of the Oak Ridge Oil &
Mineral Company on August %,
1910, at the office of DR.. B. B. War
rem in Columbia St., at s p. M, for
the purpose of electing Board of
Directors for the ensuing year.
DR.. B. B. WARREN, President.
CLARENCE RICHARD, Secretary.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Madisonville, La, July 70, 1910.
In accordance with the charter of
the Enterprise Co., Ltd, notice is
hereby given to the stockholders of
the said company that the annual
meeting of the stockholders will be
held at the Office of the company In
the town of Madisonville, on Satur-
day, July 30th, 1910, at o'clock
a. m. All stockholders are notified
to attend either in person or By
proxy. F. NJ. STANGA,
President.
A. L. STANGA, Secretary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
Hay Fever and Asthma

bring discomfort and misery to many
people, but Foley's Honey and Tar
gives ease and comfort to the suf-
fering ones. 1t relieves the con-
gestion in the head and throat and
is soothing and healing. None gem
uine but Foley's Honey and Tar in
the yellow package.-Sold by Theo.
Strain & Son.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
j. J. CUSACHS, President pro tenn.
e. D. KENTZEL, Secretary.

Mrs. Mollie Mckinney, Prentiss,
Miss, writes that she had a severe
case of kidney and bladder trouble,
and that four bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Remedy cured her sound and
well. She closes her letter by say
ing: II heartily recommend Foley's
Kidney Remedy to any sufferer of
kidney disease. 1t saved my life.''-
Sold by Theo. Strain & Son.
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Committee of Five Bankers Will e,
Sent to Europe.

New York, July 25.-At meeting
here to-day of bankers. who have
been negotiating with railroad Off
cials on the subject of foreign and
domestic bills of lading, a definite
plan covering future issue of
through-order notify bills of lading
for cotton was adopted. 1t was de-
cided to send a committee of five
bankers to Europe at once to lay
the agreement before the banks of
England and the Continent. Foreign
bankers decided at a conference in
London last week to refuse to nego-
tiate American cotton bills of lading
after Nov. unless guaranteed by a
banking institution. This stand was
taken in view of the losses sustained
abroad recently on bills of lading.
1t was hoped by the bankers in to-
days conference the plan adopted
will satisfy foreign financial institu-
tions.
This plan carries out the scheme
outlined at meeting of representa-
tives of the railroads east of the Mis-
sissippi River held at White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va, on July 10. 1t pro-
lol IhC- lSout NY dlll UduS VI d
bill of lading signature certificate,
which is to be attached to each bill
of lading, whereby the railroad GER
titles the signature of the bill of lad
ing covering the specific number Of
bales.
In the case of through export bills
of lading, agents will sign them only
when cotton is in possession of the
railroad company or upon the presen-
tation of loading certificates by au-
thorized agents of compress or ware
house companies.
The practice of issuing duplicate
and triplicate bills of lading will be
discontinued. Only one will be is
sued, but copies will be made SUBJ
ject to the indorsement: Copy, not
negotiable" A copy of each bill of
lading will be forwarded to the agent
of water carrier at the port of export
on direct shipments, or the port of
of transhipment on indirect ship
ments.
Shippers will be required to accept
the conditions of the bills of lading
by attaching their signatures. Num-
erous other technical regulations to
check frauds are also provided.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
The Churches
THOUGHTS SELECTED BY REV.
ERNEST A. RENNfE
OF Christ Church protestant Epis-
copaD for st. James Day.

''Ye know not what ye ask. -
Matt. Xxx. %.
This was our Saviour's mild reply
to an ambitious prayer. We shall
do we'll to reflect Or it, 1t is indeed
true that when we ask for temporal
blessings, we know not what we ask.
Men sigh for wealth, for children,
or some particular lot in life; and
when they have gotten their desire,
find that the success has brought
with it some care or sorrow, some
snare or temptation, which they
would otherwise have been free from.
Far better it is to leave all our tenn
poral concerns in Gods hands, nei-
ther asMno nor wishing for anything
but what seemeth best to His godly
wisdom; fearing to choose for our
selves, and still remem bering His
word: 'Ye know not what ye ask
"The petition He has taught us in
cludes whatever is needful for us
Give us this day our daily bread
as to all the rest, we should remem-
ber what is written-'Seekest thou
great things for thyself? Seek them
not
"The first places in Christ's king
dom are gained by those who most
faithfully deny self, and most pa
tiently bear the cross like their Mas
ter. This is intimated in His words:
Are We able to drink of the cup that
l drink of, and to be baptized with
the baptism that l am baptized
with?' Bishop Trower.
Let but my fainting heart be blest
With Thy sweet spirit for it's guest,
My God! to Thee leave the rest;
Thy will be DONE"
20 Lord, know not what should
ask of Thee; Thou only knowest my
true need, and Thou lowest me bet
ter than l can love myself. Into Thy
hands ! commend my future knowing
that all must be we'll. Bless me for
my Saviour's sake. Amen"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30

The worlds most successful medicine
for bowel complaints is Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t has relieved more pain and suffering
and saved more lives than any other
medicine in use. Invaluable for chill
dren and adults. Sold by all dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
Foley Kidney Pills Have Cured Me-

The above is a quotation from a
letter written by H. M. Winkler,
Evansville, Ind. II contracted a
severe case of kidney trouble. My
back gave out and panied me. I
seemed to have lost all strength and
ambition; was bothered with dizzy
spells, my head would swim and
specks float before my eyes. l took
am now perfectly well and feel like
new man. Foley Kidney Pills
have cured me. SOLD by Theo.
Strain e Son.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30
A Few Short Weeks

Mr.. j. S. Bartell, Edwardsville,
Ill, writes: "A few months ago my
kidneys became congested. / had
severe backache and pain across the
kidneys and hips. Foley Kidney
Pills promptly cured my backache
and corrected the action of my kid
neys. This was brought about af-
ter my using them for only w
short weeks and can cheerfully
recommend them. Sold by Theo.i
Strain & Son.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-30

Teething children have more or less
diarrhoea, which can be controlled by
giving Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is
necessary is to give the prescribed dose
after each operation of the bowels
more than natural and then castor oil
to cleanse the system. 1t is safe and
sure. Sold by all dealers.