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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-11-18
Women Elected to Office.

Grand Forks. N. D., Nov. 17.-Eleveo
out of nineteen new county superin'
tendents of schools elected in the 70
cent election are women, making Q
total gain of four women superinten6
ents In the state
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-11-18

The New Negro Political Movement
Is our Declaration of Independence.
Atlantic City our Cradle of Liberty
and Aug. 9Th, 1910 our Independence
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-11-18

The Johnson-J effries pictures are
to be shown at the Miles" next week
and Haynes still mayor.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-11-18
Progressive Republicans In Ala
bama.

bama.
Booker T. Washingtons leading doc
trine has been that the Southern
Negro should cultivate industry more
and politics less. Is this the doctrine
which progressive republicans of
Alabama objected?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-06-10
WONDERFUL MOVING VINE.
One Of the Most Interesting Of An,
Pho nomena on Record.


Near the bank Of the Guadalupe
river | saw something green upon
the ground and, hurrying forward,
found lovely vine with leaves
smaller than those Of the smilax.
of pale, tender green. The vine
had its root about five feet from the
trunk of a towering cottonwood
tree and spread out on the ground
four or FIVE inches wide, becoming
a little narrower as it approached
the tree. could see no stems or
tendrlls, so thick was the growth,
and as | drew close to the tree saw
that the vine branched just above
the ground and went climbing up
the great trunk and the branches.
II grew more and more slender up-
til far up l could distinguish only
thTcadlike line Of green.
As ! stood intcntly watching the
delicate, graceful vine, | became
aware that it was pcrvaded by a
curious, tTcmulous motion Then
saw that the individual leaves
were not stationary. Picking up
twig from the ground. | touched
one of the leaves and found to my
amazcmcnt that there was brown
ant under it about rs long as my
little finger nail Each leaf wa.
held in the mandibes oi an ant in
such a way as TO conceal the body Of
the insect, and the ants were coming
down the tree The discovery came
upon me with a shock. / had stun
bled on a nest Of umbrella ants.
Books had told me that such ants
we're found in the tropics, where
they carried bits Of leaves over their
heads as If to protect them elves
from the sun But mere. on the
banks Of Texas river. ! had found
colony Of them, shading them
selves where there was no sun and
completely hidden by their covering
Of green.
Charmed at the sight. turned
back to call my companions, who
were fishing ID the river Within
few yards ! met mg husband coming
to look for me. lIa was even more
excited over the phenomenon than
was and shouted for the others ia
come quickly ON Investigation We
found that the spot whore the vine
seemed TO have its root was really
the opening of the ant nest. The
tiny creatures had by some instinct
learned that he topmost branches
Of the cottonwood had put ont their
first small lpl,cs They had climb
ed the immense distance and had
cut of and brought down their
leaves-to- feed their Young ones.
we suppo I'd. The ants which is
sued empty iawod from the nest
made long circuit 10 the farther
side Of the tree and climbed IN
where they would not interfere witt
the leaf bearing thousands coming
down.-St. Nicholas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-06-10

An odd form Of animal contest
us-l 20 De practicod by Office clerks
in London some years ago. Ii wa.
known as grub racing. and nearly
every younger clerk had his stable
Of racers. These worms were bred
in nuts or apples and carefully sta
blcd between two walnut shells,
They we're selected by placing them
in the center Of a piece Of paper,
and the one that proved most adept
in making speedy bee line TO the
edge Of the paper was matched
ara list tile pick of a rival stable
Some Of the fastest could not be in
duccd To travel in straight line.
In racing parlance. they bolted and
were bad betting propositions. But
when two came together that show
ed a disposition to run straight and
true the betting on the result was
lively enough to stir up the anti
gambling enthusiasts.-New York
Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-06-10
4 DETECTIVES RUSE.
Clever Method by Which re Secured
Soms Evidence.

hGd 70 resort 10 a queer rust
once 10 get an admission from .
man ! was after, said private de-
tectiye There had been som,
trouble 40 clsh hDmcen two Young
men. One throw glass of win,
into tile others face. The other
did not resent the insult as he
should have done. When his IA
Their heard Of it he threatened to
dislnherlt his son unlcss he whipped
the man who lad brown the wine
in has face The fat,ter was a mem
Der or tho same club. and he made
a wager o. wine supper that his
son could and would whip the other
fellow. Soon after this the son met
the man who lad insulted him and
whipped him. The fight occurred
on prominent street, and as two
of the young mans friends were
with him at the time there was talk
of an action against them and his
father for conspira ". Oar agency
was retained to get the evidence
needed.
ct was decided that it would be
necessary to gct an admission from
the father Of the Young man who
had made the assault. was told he
get it. | tried many wavs and failed.
He did not brow | was q detective
He had known ne Tor number Of
years, but fho Had was an gared in
other work 3 ano.hcr plan TO
set from hlm what Wanted. ! told
him a New Norf nnh.ieation was
having the affair written Hp and IL
lustratcd.
Il said I han seen the picture Of
the fight which had been prepared
for it. lie was pleased at the pub.
Lefty that the fight was to get, for
the story Of the affair at the club
had been rriu'ed. and he wanted it
known tia. his son had avenged the
insult. ! inl.matcd that if he cared
to see it | thought | could get him
the picture that had been prepared
for publication. He was eager to
see it.
Il had a friend. newspaper art
ist, who made me a picture. He
made a faithful copy Of the street
scene whore the fclt occurred. and
he made fair Likeness Of the fig
ures in it. TIE picture showed one
man stealing up behind another and
striking him from thc roar. Behind
him were tro other mcn. who were
supposed % have ~ om panied him
to see fsii p'4v The father va.
thought to Lave hccn p Tire neigh
borhood. cat 81 lie wasn't seen he
was left or the pc,arc lie exam
ined il crrafIllr
"'Nho ne th.ea two rcv" he
asked, pointing To t.a two nlook-
ers.
"Thev are the TWO Hle rs. who
went rlon with yorr sen 10 see
that he ~. fair play. told him.
That all right. re said, 'but
who is this;' pointing at the man
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-06-10
Just Some Badinac..

Mr.. Jig,ey-The other day sas
iuIte an interesting educated pig
Miss Pert ~ Oh, Of course, |
suppose
Mr.. Jiglcy-Don't say it! Ycu
we're going to say you suppose I
looked in the glass, weren't YOU /?
Miss Pert-Not at all. ] do
consider YOU intere in, Of GO
'ated. II Catholic an I'd a.
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-06-10
Caught In the Rain.

Oh. Init It iolly?' said D.rlSy TO Dolly.
II wonder why people complain.
u We are together. what matters ~.
weather.
love TO be out IN che ralnf"
mo need Of 'brolly,'" said Dicky IA
Dolly:
We're not made Of SUGAR or SALT
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
BUY AT HOME.

Drummers or agents representing New
Orleans houses have recently been offering
goods directly to the people at bargain sale
prices. There is no law preventing such
transactions. Legally both the buyer and
the seller are entirely within their rights.
But there are considerations that should sp-
peal more strongly to the citizen of Coving-
ton than the saving of few cents in pair
of pantaloons or a shirt. 1t will generally
be found that no saving has been made after
deduction of express charges, nor is salts
faction as certain as when goods are bought
of your home merchant, with all the priv
leges of examination and exchange. Mail
order houses have greatly injured the bust
ness of country merchants everywhere. If
there is to be added to this system of per-
sonal solicitation of agents with samples;
then it is greatly to be deplored that there
are any who will lend their aid to these con-
Germs instead of UNFOLDING their home mer-
chants. If everybody was to do this we
would soon have no home merchants and no
town. Never buy anything away that can
be bought just as cheap at home, and always
figure in the Incidental expenses, such as
railroad fare, expressage, etc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR AB1TA CORRESPONDENT.

Mrs. A. Kottwtz is guest at the New Abita
Hotel.
Mrs: W. Daring and family of New Orleans, are
spending some time here.
Mr.. A. Hall spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mr.. V. Henry and Miss Cecile Garcia of Covng-
ton, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Henry on
Little Miss M. Abade left Sunday for Covinton
after several weeks spent here.
Messrs. Sidney Frederick and Fred Kent of Gov
ington, were Abita visitors on Sunday evening
Messrs: c; Blum and Q; Block. of New Orleans,
spent Saturday evening and Sunday in Anita.
Mr.. Evans, of New Orleans, spent Sunday here
with wife and children
Mr.: and Mrs. Palma, of New Orleans, have rented
the GulnauIt cottage for the summer months.
Tuesday evening.
Miss E. Lemons Covngton visitor on Mon
day.
Mr.. Hull, of New Orleans spent Sunday here with
Messrs. Val Fabian and L. Desmare, of New Or
leans, were among the business visitors here Tues
day.
J: A. Alpuente visited here on Monday.
her mother and sisters on Sunday
Chas. W. Schmidt was Crescent City visitor on
Thursday.
&c. Michaelis spent Sunday here with relatives
and friends.
Misses A. and M. Miller, of Covington, were Sum
day evening visitors.
After few weeks stay here with relatives Mrs.
Evans left Wednesday for New Orleans.
!, Master Chas. E.. Schmidt returned home from col
lege on Thursday for the summer months
One of the most enjoyable events of the week was
a hay ride to Sulphur Springs. Among those who
participated were: Misses M. Cahill, N. Joyner M
Lammoussin, D. Chauvin, Mae Michaes, M Joyner
G. Leonard, K. Michaels, A. Leonard, and Messrs.
Fred Kent, L. Verges H. Strain, c. Rispoli, F.
Vicarro, W. Michaelis and T. Cahil. At the springs
watermelon feast was enjoyed and pop served.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
Vaudeville Notes.
DR.. Alonzo Givens spent Wednesday in Vaudeville.
Mrs. Walter Xillerie is spending few DAYS with

DR.. Alonzo Givens spent Wednesday in Vaudeville.
Mrs. Walter Villerie is spending few days with
her mother, Mrs. Coomb
:, Miss Beulah Becker, graduate of the Franklin
School, is spending few weeks with Mrs. Arozella
at the home Of DR.. Givens
| The many friends of Mrs. Dausset (nee Gvens),
are glad to hear Of her recovery from her severe
illness. She will be taken to Vaudeville to
recuperate.
Mrs. Frank Arozella entertained several friends
from New Orleans this week.
Miss Irene, the charming daughter of Mr.. and
MRS Wlham Plcton, is spending her vacation in
Vaudeville She is graduate of McDonough No. 2.
MISS u Francis, is spending few weeks with her
parents
Mrs. Buisson after having spent several weeks in
Vaudeville the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Laferran-
deTle, returned to the Crescent City.
The family of Mr.. Duquency leased for the sum-
j. NJ Laferranderie.
III; The members of Sunshine Branch (Nandeville)
will soon meet all members and their friends.
Mrs. Lucas Prieto and children, Mr.. r. J. Wise
| and family and Mr.. Dykeman were among the ex-
enrsionists on the Steamer Louis Dolive to the
Mrs. L. Medal. of Covington, spent few hours
Mr.. Guy Smith, son of Mr. J. L. Smith, of Mande-
the Industrial Institute
Miss Mary Pinckney visited friends in Vaudeville
last Sunday
The picnic given to Houltonville last Wednesday
was great success both financially and for pleasure
Though the inclemency of the weather prevented
many from attending. hundreds met on board of the
Doye for Houtonville It is to be noticed about Man
devlians they always ready to help for any good
cause. The officers and crew Of the boat were very
oblging ane helped to make the affair success. A
prettier place could not have been chosen fine water
tables and benches; it was ideal place. Thanks
to the manager of the DoIve and all on board for
courtesy shown to us and guests.
The family of Mr. Ernest Prieto moved to their
pretty cottage in Girod street for the summer
months.
Mr.. Ernest Prieto contempates erecting two
story upto-date building next to his place of bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs Shumaker arrived to spend the sum-
mer months in their cozy home on Girod Avenue.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02

Dentists, we believe, always sterilize their
instruments, and BARRIERS should be equally
as careful.
1t becomes question, however, whether
the people are sufficiently impressed with
the Importance of measures of safety to
stand the expense of their observance. Bar
bers say that the extra cost of these precau-
tons will compel them to charge more for
their services, while the cry against high
cost of living may drown the cry Of danger
from the guardians of the public health.
Drinking fountains in public places and on
railway trains, the hotels, restaurants. sa
looms and soda water fountains, may all be
danger signals; but are the people willing to
pay for the cost Of protection?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
McENERY'S DEATH,
Governor Sanders Official NOtjffca-
tiOn to the General Assembly.
State of Louisiana, }

State of louisiana
Executive Department, :
Baton Rouge La, June II, 1907
To the Honorable Members of the General Assembly
of the State of louisiana
Gentlemen-With deep sorrow l notify you Off
cialy that Samuel Douglas McEnery has ceased to
live. He answered the sommons of the messenger,
death, at 9:45 o'clock this morning and nation
mourns his loss.
Samuel Douglas McEnery was distinctly a LOUISE
anian His career is interviewer with her history,
and she never claimed son that had stronger
hold her affections His gallant service as Con-
federate soldier recommended him to his people, and
during the days of Reconstruction he proved himself
q leader of men, endeared himself in the hearts of
his countrymen and his promotion was rapid. Lieu
tenant governor, governor, justice Of the Supreme
Court and United States senator were the official
positions thrust upon him in rapid succession, and
never did he prove unworthy of the high honors be-
slowed upon him.
AS FRIEND he was loyal beyond measure; as a
citizen, patriotism moved him to action as states
man, he profound thinker, broad and liberal in
his ideas, and determined every question by the
standard of right and wrong. Fond memories of him
will ever find an abiding place in the heart of every
Louisianian now living, and future generations will
him as one Of Louisianas sons who never
forgot friend or betrayed trust.
| suggest that suitable resolutions be passed by
this General Assembly to voice the deep felt
by all alike at the sad of his unexpected DEATH
Respectfully, J. Y. SANDERS, Governor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
st Ta's,n,anu farmer.
Saturday, July 9, 1910.
SENATOR SAMUEL D. McENERY.

senator Samuel D. McEnery died at his
nome In New Orleans on Tuesday, June %,
shortly before 10 o'clock in the morning.
from an attack of acute Indigestion. at the
age of 70 years.
Senator McEnery's life has been useful
one, and as soldier in the field of politics
ne mas won many battles for Louisiana that
nave gained him the gratitude of her people.
Durlng the Reconstruction period he fought
vallantly for white supremacy, as he had
fought on the battle field for the Southern
cause Twice the people have honored him
by the Office of governor, and preceding his
seat IN the Senate he was appointed to the
Supreme bench.
The staunchness and honesty of his char
acter allowed Senator McEnery to do many
things that would have meant the political
death OF most men occupying his position.
He has voted with the Republicans re-
peatedly because he believed it to be to the
interest of his State to do so, but he has
never been charged with any other motive in
SO doing. His Individuality and strength of
conviction have protected him.
Wherever known he will be deeply
mourned. The daily papers are teeming
with expressions Of regret for his death and
profound admiration for his life and charac-
ter from prominent men throughout the
country, and all Louisiana will mourn his
death.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02
WHAT TRUCKING WILL DO.

The following editorial from The Times
Democrat gives some pleasing figures in re-
gard to the growth of Tangipahoa parish.
We are next door neighbors and our oppor-
tunities are equally as good, and if we have
not advanced as rapidly in truck farming, it
is due partly to but recently having railroad
facilities. We have also progressed in this
industry, and next year will see US more
largely engaged in the shipping of vegeta-
bles to the northern and western markets:
DEVELOPMENT OF TANGIPAHOA.
The growth and development of Tangipahoa parish
is pleasingy celebrated in pamphlet compiled by
Capt. j. F. Merry, general immigration agent of the
Illinois Central Railroad, and recently published by
the passenger department of that system. Capt.
quarter century past He finds that its DC population
has than trebed, while the total assessed valu-
alton in 1909 was nearly eight times what it in
1885.
The causes of these remarkable and gratifying
gains are disclosed by other comparative figures.
Where the parish shipped no milk to outside points
twenty-five years ago. it is shipping about 1000 gal
and Vegetables in 1885, it forwarded sis cars in 1909
Not much attention paid to corn growing quar-
ter century ago. and the acreage in 1885 is put down
as negligible In 1910, Capt. Merry declares SO, 900
planted in corn.
In fine, dairying, truck growing and crop diver
siication have combined to bring Tangipahoa, whose
strongest bid for publicity was once of the unde-
srable Sort well toward the front rank of Louisiana
parishes. Its timber wealth has contributed, Of
course to the increase of taxable values and of popu
laton, but the diaries and truck farms fairly
titled to major share of the credit for the splendid
advance recorded. None of her sister parishes will
be envious of Tangipahoas prosperity. On the con-
trary, all Louisanians will join in the tender of con-
gratulations not only upon the rapid development of
the parish but upon the valuably helpful publicity
which it is receiving The success attained by Tan
shes and in the large sense the rapid and substan-
tia development in the single parish may be cited as
illustration of the development and steadv progress
Of the entire State whose rich and varied opportun
ties are gaining wider recognition daily.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hood, of Onville were in
Covington this week.
DR.. Hebert who visitor to New Orleans this
week.
| Mr.. Henry j. Smitl returned Wednesday after
spending three weeks - Stafford Springs.
Mr.. Neil Sweeney, OF the New Orleans postofice
department, has moved his family to Covington tc
spend the summer moths at their home over the
Mile Branch.
Miss Eupheme Richard returned home Wednesday
night from a weeks stay with Miss Bernice Theriot
in Houma and two weeks with Misses Valerie and
Olive Richard in New Orleans
! Mr.. c. L. Richard the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Davis, and his son, Oliver J. Richard, on We'd
Miss Lizzie Kent returned to her home from New
Orleans Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Young returned Wednesday
night from New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley were in New Orleans this
week.
Misses Myra and Edith Pond returned to their
Mrs. W. Bodebender.
Miss Sophie Wright, of New Orleans, was the
guest Of Mrs. W: Bodebender for few days.
Mrs. G. B: Williams, of New Orleans spent few
days here with friends.
Mrs. Weiss and family returned to New Orleans
Thursday after a two weeks stay here.
Mr.: Warren Thomas of Talisheek was Coving-
ton visitor this week.
Mr. H. H.; Levy, of Vaudeville, La, was in Gov
ington last Saturday.
Mr. L. Rosenthal and son, of Vaudeville, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Levy, on 2lst ave-
M Messrs Massman and Taylor were covington and
Folsom visitors this week.
Messrs. Robt. Mendow and G. S. Strain, of Abita
Springs, were in Covington last Monday.
DR.. Tolson was visitor to Abita Springs Monday.
Mrs. F. c., Loret returned last Sunday after a
weeks stay in New Orleans.
Mr.. 0. j. Richard, of Bogalusa, was the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Richard, on 21st
Avenue, Saturday night and Sunday.
Messrs. Robt. White and Frank Taylor, of
Bogalusa, were guests of friends in Covington Sun
day.
Mrs. ]. E. Ford left for Jackson, Miss, Wednes-
day, a visit to relatives.
Sheriff T. E. Brewster attended the funeral of
Senator S. D. McEnery. He was one of the honor
airy. pail bearers.
weeks visit to friends and relatives in New Orleans
Miss Bertha Ragas is the guest of Misses Ethel
and Ruby Anderson.
Mr.. Tom Burns, of New Orleans, spent last Sunday
with Mr.: and Mrs E. V: Richard.
Prof: A: B: Peters visited Folsom Tuesday
Mr.. E. C. Moses went up to Folsom Tuesday.
Hon. E.. H. Richard was a Folsom visitor Tuesday
and was the guest of Mrs. E. J. Gaude.
Mr.. Louis Demars, of New Orleans, was well
come visitor to Covington Tuesday.
Prof. and Mrs. r. E. Lyon, who are stopping with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hood in Onville, drove into
Covington Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Audrey and children of Agiers, after
E. LeBoeuf and Mrs. R. Bonner, on 22d avenue, re-
turned to Algers Sunday. Mr.. Andry accompanied
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Daspit, of Houma, are
spending week with Mr.. and Mrs. Lockett at their
home on Lee Ferry Road.
Mrs. Florestal Champagne, of Terrebonne parish,
and daughter Marie, after spending week here with
her daughter, Mrs. Wilt Champagne, returned to
Houtonville the guest of her son-in-law, Mr. Nor
celain Rousseaux.