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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
FRIGHTENED BY NEGRO.
An Early Morning Visit Not Calcu
lated to Quiet the Nerves.

Mrs. Heaney, Of 23d Avenue, wife
of President J. B.. Heaney of the
State Firemen's Association was
considerably disturbed over the &C
ton of negro who appeared at her
window on the gallery about l
o'clock Wednesday morning. There
were no men in the house, and
Messrs. Chris. Dutch and Rufus Mer-
cier happening by after being on a
hay ride were called in but the ne
gro disappeared. He returned again
about o'clock and had gotten the
front door open when Mrs. Heaney
thrust a lighted lamp in his face
just as the bread boy arrived with
the bread. The negro then ran into
the yard. The bread boy was sent
across the street for Mr.. Ed. Jones
and Mr.. Magee. They got track of
the negro and fired several shots at
him, but did not get him. It is
thought that perhaps the negro was
in the habit of sleeping in an adjoin-
ing vacant house and had mistaken
the place. However this may be the
women were ry much frightened,
being alone in the house
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
NOT RUBBER, BUT CAMPHOR.

Mr.. Muller recently brought to
this Office some specimens of wild
plants which he thought might be
the rubber plant. 1t was our inten-
ton to have them sent to the depart
ment at Washington for verification
DR.. Ney, of jacksonville, having
kindly consented to make this analy-
sis, however, We submitted to him
one Of the plants, and his investiga-
ton failed to develop any indications
of rubber.
1t is fact though, that we have
growing in Covington camphor trees
of high grade. Samples sent to
Washington were worked into cam
phor and the product returned, repre-
senting strength and purity not ex-
celled by any that you buy in the
drug stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
The Times-Democrat correspond
ent at Covington sends in the fol-

The Times-Democrat correspond
ent at Covington sends in the fol
lowing:
"Covington, La, Aug. 22.-The
much talked of "hobble" skirt made
it's initial appearance in Covingtor
last Saturday, and it was the means
of creating a furore of excitement
among both sexes of this place who
had the good fortune of viewing it
The garment was worn by a young
Chicago woman who is the guest OF
the Southern Hotel, and when she
took stroll up Main street clad in
the singular looking dress business
was temporarily suspended, due te
the fact that all of the hired help
and the proprietors of the stores
then selves were out in front taking
a look.
There was much speculation as te
how the Wearer would negotiate
some Of the uneven sidewalks and
curbings which abound in this com.
munity, but she displayed remark
able ability in surmounting all OBJ.
stacles that confronted her progress
No fac-similes have made their
appearance as yet, though there is
a rumor going around to the effect
that there are several in the course
of construction.
We don't think it is fair to put
all the hobble skirts Off on the
Windy City" The truth of the mat
ter is that the hobble skirt is an
instrument whereby those females
who have usurped all the preroga-
tives of man and have thereby with
drawn themselves from that state of
dependence that made it obligatory
upon the sterner sex to throw a
mantle OF protection around them,
have conceived the idea of thus fac
ing return of that state of depend
ence without retrogression in any
of the rights ana privileges they have
usurped. When they obtain the
right of suffrage the men will have
to carry them back and forth from
the polls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

TIE oor r0n1 Ut DEPHR WENI
The protection OF the town from fire much part of
DUTY OF municipal the protection of the life
property of the citizen by police regulation It community
interest great have absolute necessity and
expense that should be borne every citizen gladly freely
yet has shown that the department must depend
voluntary contribution for this purpose support will thrown
upon the resources of the Individual member It fair and
just that volunteer service should be asked do this The very
fact that citizens this duty risk their lives disturb their
rest at night take time from their business dues
organization shows that they possessed of civic pride and
terest in the welfare of the greater degree than the
citizen The spirit exercised by every citizen
town would put the treasury condition meet all expenses
without embarrassment
movement foot have the appropriate stated
for the support of the department in it's regular budget right
that the town should do and believe that will do WEI
would be sad pedicament the department should the
town. Take your equipment We longer afford main
tain it, Something must be DONE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
SNOW IN TEXAS
The Promised Cold Wave
Comes With Rapid Fall
LIN Temperature.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 25.-Tempera-
lures fell rapidly in Texas and Okla
homa today. Amarillo, in the Pan
handle, reported drop from 90 to
80 degrees in twelve hours, accom-
panied by high wind and heavy
rains, and temperature of So de-
gress while light snow is reported
at Canadian, Tex. At Ada, Okla,
the mercury fell 20 degrees.
Low temperature and showers are
reported generally over the lower
Panhandle, and reports of light
rainfall were received from a num-
Der of other points in Oklahoma and
Texas
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
NOTICE.

All cards of thanks, obituary no.
tees, and notices of entertainments
to take place, are only published in
the Faremr as paid matter. Ac-
counts of entertainments that have
already occurred will be published
as news items free Of charge, but
where these notices contain a vote
Of thanks or take the place OF
card of thanks, that part will be
stricken out unless paid for.-Editor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.

St. Joseph's College will open the
fall term September 7. A new gym
nasium has been erected and many
improvements have been made pre-
paratory to the large attendance that
it is expected this term. There have
already been registered 10 students
from abroad.
MAYORS COURT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

ish Prison shortly before midnight
and charged with murder. So far
as could be learned last night her
reputation up to the time of
her relationship with Mischief was
good, and that her name had not
been connected with any mans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
MUSICALE A SUCCESS.

At a musicale given under the
auspicies of Miss Lucy Carter at the
Southern Hotel last Friday evening,
August 10, s27 was cleared. This
amount has been sent to the Anti
tuberculosis League to be used in
furnishings for the camp near Slidell
or as the officers deem it fit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

When the digestion is all right,
the action of the bowels regular,
there is a natural craving and relish
for food. When this is lacking, you
may know that you need a dose of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They strengthen the diges-
tive organs, improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. For sale by all
dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
TOWN HALL.

Covington, La, August 20, 1910,
Bids will be received up to II
O'Clock on Saturday, September 3,
1910, at Town Hall, for the following
size corogated galvenized steel cul-
verts: f. o. b. Covington:
IA gage, piece feet in diameter,
So feet long; 1 piece feet in diam
eter, 20 feet long; pieces 6 feet
in diameter, 80 feet long; 1 piece
6 feet in diameter, % feet long;
1 piece feet in diameter, 36 feet
long.
Payment to be made for said on
January Is, 1911. All bids to be
addressed to Paul J. Lacroix and
marked On envelope bids for Gull
vert" Reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
P. J. LACROIX,
NJ. P. blanche,
Improvement Committee
Town of Coyington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
CAUGHT ON IRON PICKET.

Little Bertha Halter, aged ten
years, suffered quite a painful wound
by having her arm caught on one OF
the iron pickets of the courtyard
fence, while playing. Mr.. T. Gabriel
passing by saw her predicament and
released her arm.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

We are authorize to announce Mr.
Thos. C. Glynn as a candidate for
member of the Board of Equaliza-
tion from the Sixth District, subject
to the action of the Democratic
primary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
DROWNED WHILE BATHING

Noble Willis, colored, was drowned
at Madisonville, last Monday after
noon, while bathing in the Tchefunc-
ia river. Getting beyond his depth,
he was unable to again reach shall
low water, and his companions were
unable to save him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
WILL ATTEND MEETING.

Mr.. G. L. Tiebout, horticulturest
OF the State Department of Agricul-
ture, will be in attendance at the
organization of the Truck Growers
Association, at Abita, to-day
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

STRAYED OR STOLEN-Jack
mule, about Is hands high, II years
old, dark brown, marks on each side
of lower Jaw from bit, not branded.
Liberal reward to finder. Address
W. J. HUME, SR, Slidell P. O.
Aug27-tf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
TO THE PUBLIC,

This is to notify the public that |
am not responsible for any debts con-
tracted by my wife.
A20-4t. VIM. ANDERSON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
Monday.

Man Helen and Henry Cortez, u.s.
ing obscene lan.'uage on public high
way, fined $3.50 each or ten days in
Jail.
VIM. Boyd, drunk and disturbing
the peace, $500 Or ten days.
Thursday.
Rebecca Bracey and Geo. Young,
fighting and disturbing the peace,
fined $500 each or ten days in Jail.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27

New sweet potatoes are bringing
$1.00 per bushel in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
R. A. PERSON, Cashier
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECT.
ORS.

There was a meeting of the Oak
Ridge Oil Company at the Office OF
DR.. B. 3. Warren in Columbia street
on Monday evening, August %, 1910.
The following board of directors
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year. DR.. B. B. Warren, DR.. A. H.
Grimfner, P. J. Lacroix, Leon Hebert,
S. D. Bulloch, Lawrence Cole, DR..
Harvey Dillon, E. P. Singletary and
Thos. Lacroix Mr. W. J. Warren
was elected secretary, vice Clarence
Richard, resigned
FOUND-A male collie. Call at
Mrs. L. CLARK, Military road.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Madisonville Bank will
be held at their banking house in
the town of Madisonville, La, on
Monday, September rs, 1910, be-
tween the hours of 2 and o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of electing
board of directors to serve the en-
suing year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-08-27
Z. Il. l.. DEMAR.
DENTIST

Will be at Office in residence near
Abita Springs, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, of each week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
REPUBLICANS MEETING IN ;
 WISCONSIN,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 26. - Republican candidates nominated in the recent primaries and other leaders of the party in Wisconsin are round ing up in this city in anticipation of tomorrow's convention, which will ratify the primary results and frame a platform upon which the coming state campaign will be conducted.
 So far as national politics is con cerned the convention will probably content itself with endorsing the Taft administration in a general way and Senator LaFollette also. The greater part of the platform will be devoted to state issues. Among other things there will probably be declaration for several modifications of the pri mary law.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
|RR|GAT|ON|STS TALK STATES
 RIGHTS
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 PUEBLO, Colo, Sept. 26.-The question of State Rights vs. New Ma tionalism looms large on the horizon at the close of the first days session of the National Irrigation Congress. Whether the question of states rights in the matter of water distri- button will be brought squarely be- fore the congress will depend largely upon the position of the Colorado delegation, which meets tomorrow to decide matters of policy.
 Until the decision of the Colorado delegation is announced the other delegates will maintain a neutral at titude.
 Ex-Governor Kibbey of Arizona was named as the chairman of the Committee on Resolutions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
WITH MURDER OF
 EVA SWAN
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 26.- Beyond the formal - charging of Dr. Grant with murder, there were no new development in the Swan case. Both Grant and Paul H. Parker, for mer Stanford athlete, who is held by the police in connection with the af- fair, still cling to their stories that they are in no way responsible for the death of the young stenographer.
 In a complete statement today Miss Messerchmidt told District Attorney Fickert that Parker did not accom- pany Miss Swan on her first visit to Grants office She is also certain that Willie Saaek, the boy who is supposed to have assisted Grant in disposing of the remains, was not present when the body was placed in the trunk.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
CHANGED TO
 FRIENDS BY PINCHOT

get in the van of the conservation movement. They will find it coin eides with the wishes of the best in the development of the industry"
 James w. Abbott of Nevada. in a speech, made a plea for silver. He declared that the white metal consti- tuted not a political but an indus trial question, as the business men of this country will one day realize, and added that "silver is the only thing that can save us from the devasta- tIon of Oriental competition. ''
 Advocates Endowment.
 In his annual address, President Buckley reported that the year had been q successful one in the associa- tion, its financial condition having improved, and membership increased.
 He made a plea for a permanent endowment of $5OO,OOO, which he thought could easily be contributed from the great fortunes made in American mines.
 He alluded to the necessity for a revision of the mineral land laws and the elimination of the intricate legis-
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
SILVER.

NEW YORK. Sept. 26-Silver 53A, Mexicans unchanged.
 lation which now seems necessary to perfect and retain titles.
 To protect the prospeetOr from the deception of unreliable assayists, he urged the establishment of free as- say laboratories under the Bureau of Mines, or the licensing of assay lab oratories, and their maintenance un- der a system of state inspection. In this connection President Buckley de- the "pseudo professional man, who lends himself to the sup port of fake mining propositions, furnishing the most alluring reports at so much per thousand words.
 "They are often more dangerous, :" he said, ethan the promoter, whose mine is merely a castle in the air !"
 He also criticized "fake promo tiOn'' as one of the evils of mining. and urged the enactment of state laws taxing mining ventures on their stock issued, as one of the best means for the prevention of over-eapitaliza- tion.
 Mir. Buckley urged the Congress to give its attention both to mine safety and mine sanitation, and thought it possible to accomplish much in this di- reetion by proper illumination, venti- lation and drills that will be less productive of dust.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28

By Associated Press.
 LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 26. - Facing what was at first undeniably a hostile audience, Clifford Pinehot completed his address before the American Mining Congress amid vO- eiferous expressions of eOmmendation and appreciation.
 The applause was evoked by the first pronouncement, the leader of the Conservationists has made regard ing conservation as it applies to the oil industry.
 ''The government will not do its duty." he said, eff it does not ex- haust every possible means at its command to attack the title of the Southern Pacific railroad to its min eral lands and oil fields, and vest the title again in the people of the United States"
 Regarding mining, the ex-Forester said: Conservation does not tend to arrest the development or mining, although a contrary impression is being industriously circulated by de- signing persons. Mining men should
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
Jury is Selected and The Government Ready
 For Trial
Alleged Muskogee Town Lot Frauds To Be Aired
 In Court
By Associated Press.


 MeALESTER, Okla, Sept. 26. - Quick action attended the opening of the trial of Governor Haskell and others in the Muskogee town lot cases today. Within a few hours . jury was selected and sworn, and the government announced it's readiness to proceed.
 Under the Federal indictment those who will be tried immediately are Governor Haskell, w. T. Hutehins, attorney; Clarence W. Turner and M.alter R. Eaton. They are charged with conspiracy to defraud the. gov ernment," in the sale in 1902 of about 600 town lot sites in Muskogee. It is charged that Haskell and asso- ciates falsely administered names of people holding no ''pOssessory rights" by payment of small fees for deeds, and obtained possession of the lots. thus depriving the Creek owners of a fair profit. People living in many Western and Southern states, whose names. it is charged, were registered without their knowledge, have been summoned as witnesses for the gov ernment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
Special to the JournaI-Miner.

Special to the JournaI-Ainer.
 SARATOGA, N. r., Sept. 26. - Saratoga seethes in political tur. moil, tonight, on the eve of the most important Republican State Conven- tion ever held in New York.
 The Old Guard is making battle on the issue, "'Shall Theodore Roosevelt rule the Republican party of New York;"
 Roosevelt arrived late today and within five minutes had plunged into the situation, taking full command of the Progressive forces and round ing up wavering and stampeded dele gates. The political tides finally set in for the Progressives tonight and the Colonel, after a conference with his lieutenants, repeated the declara- tion made at Troy, N. Y, that "we have beaten them to frazzle and the trophies are ours.''
 Roosevelt was met at the station by the New York county delegation and escorted to the hotel, where, from
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
SARATOGA Is SEETFING IN POLITICAL TURMOIL
Roosevelt Leading the Progressives Declares The Old Guard Beaten While Both
 Sides Round Up Delegates

the second story piazza he made a brief speech.
 "Good luek!" he shouted, waving his black sombrero hat, ''I shan t try to make any speech now. I'll make my speech tomorrow"
 Then the Colonel swept away to his headquarters.
 Sherman came in this morning from Utica and went quietly to his room. Few knew of his arrival, as he came from Schenectady on a trolley car.
 Sherman, it is learned, entertains no very exalted hopes of his election to the temporary chairmanship, but says he is in the fight.
 The Vice President came in for spirited demonstration when a march ing club of 200 members, with a band, arrived from Utica. MT. Sher- man met them and marched with them once around the great court of the United States Hotel. He was rap turously cheered by the Old Guard delegates and their cohorts. The parade led to a band stand and the Vice President was eheered and urged to speak.
 CT shall not assure you that I
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28

will speak tomorrow in the conven- tion, but rather I will say I will speak in convention tomorrow, if the majority so wills Also, the will of the majority is my only boss"
 Lieutenant William Barnes, Jr., who is leading the Old Guard forces, said tonight: "We have made few gains, but I am not ready to claim majority in the eonvention.'
 Wavering delegates are being eag- erly sought by both sides.
 Griscom announced tonight that the Progressives had 575 delegates out of 1,O15, which is a good working ma jority.
 Barnes, with his assistants, has written out a complete platform to bo presented to the Committee on Resolutions. They said they would not submit to single amendment to that platform.
 Roosevelt put in some time to- night in talking over the primary plank in the Progressive platform. The Roosevelt leaders are not all of one mind as to the precise makeup of this particular platform.
 Frederick c. Stevens, Superintend-
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
INVESTIGATORS OPEN EMPTY
 JACK-POTS
By Associated Press.

by ASSoclateo RresS.
 CHICAGO, H., Sept. 26.-Testi- mony of Representative White was heard today before the Senate Com mittee. After hours of argument on the part of counsel, the committee left undetermined the question of the ad- instability of testimony relative to the alleged Jackpot.
 Attorney Alfred S. Austrian, rep resenting the Tribune, which is push ing the charges against the election of Lorimer, contended the alleged participation of the legislators who voted for Lorimer, was pertinent to the investigation, as showing the gen eTal legislative corruption.
 Attorney Hanecy, counsel for Lori mer, opposed the admission of any testimony apart from the Senatorial election.
 With the understanding that the action should not be considered as a precedent to admitting the whole Of the "jackpot" subject, Chairman Burrows permitted White to answer some questions touching on the mat ter. No objection was made to Whites testimony that he had been paid $1,OOO by Browne for the Lori mer vote. After the ruling of the committee, White testified ne was met in a St. Louis hotel by Robert E. Wilson, also a Democratic Repre- sentative, who was paid $900 as his share in the "jackpot."
 Beckemeyer arrived today, and was served with the summons He will be the second witness.
 The direct examination of White will be continue dtomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
Declares He Is Not A Candidate For
 Governor
Prefers To Serve Full Term As Mayor And Declines
 Nomination
By Associated Press.

DS -aSSOSAdlcu EEccc-
 NEW YORK, Sept 26.-Mayor Gaynor issued tonight, for the first time, a formal statement, saying that he is not a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination for Governor No where in the statement does the Mayor say what course he will pur- sue in the event the nomination is thrust upon him.
 He indicates that he prefers to serve his full term as Mayor, and at the same time emphasizes the fact that he feels no moral obligation to do, so- .i..-.----~--s--s--.-s
 The statement says ''There are some large things the Governor of New York could do for the city, by oversight and legitimate interference, which the Mayor of that city cannot do without difficulty Nevertheless, it is my desire to remain Mayor and as such do not care to become a candi- date. I may add that as a matter of fact the office of Mayor of New York is second to none in the coun- try, save one, considering the power and constant occasion to exercise the full functions of free government lodged in it."
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-09-28
BASEBALL RESULTS.
National League.

At Boston-Boston ,, Chicago 3. At Brooklyn - Brooklyn f, Pitts burg l. First game
 At Brooklyn - Brooklyn f, Pitts burg l. Second game.
 At Philadelphia Philadelphia g, St. Louis l.
 At New York-Rain.
 American League. At Cleveland Cleveland ,. Bos- ton ,. (Called in the ninth inning on account of darkness).
 At Detroit DetarOit l, New York 3. (Eleven innings).