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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26
NOTICE.

by one desiring to consult Dr. w.
H Wood in regard to eye" ear, nose
or throat trouble will please make
infringement with Mr.. c. y. Schon-
bek, the druggists. Hereafter, only
engagements for Sunday consulta-
tihs will be made. a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

FOR SALE OR FENT-One large,
line two story building, 4s acres of
ground. Also horse and buggy. In
side town limits. Apply TO DR.. j. q.
SMITH, Slidell, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Mrs. Posey, mother Of Joseph Posey
WIN died here on the 18th instant,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.
Pape, Sunday. Mrs. Posey was here
to arrange affairs incident to her son s
death.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

FOR SALE mule, l horse, z
cows, l heiffer, l Jersey bull calf,
hog. L. M. BOURGEOIS, The Furni
ture Store, Nov1 9-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

An enjoyable dance was given at
the country home Of Mr.. Herman
Schultz Thursday evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Judge Thomas M. Burns sat in
Judge Robert S. Ellis place in the
court ait Amite City Monday, as Judge
OF his baby girl, which died Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

FOR SALE-A large bay horse,
good driver. Will sell at a bargain
Nov12-tf T. r. BREWSTER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26
FOR SALE.

5000. 5000 cash, balance to suit
purchaser. l.. WEHRLI. nov5-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

The picture show and vaudeville en-.
tertainment for the benefit Of the pub.
lie school, given by the School League,
was very largely attended.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

FOR SALE-A Jersey bull. Five
years old. Price $500. Apply to
GEO. BIERHORST, Vaudeville, La.
Nov1 9-3t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Judge Burns has appointed Thos
Greer Davis Richardson a member
of the Board of Jury Commissioners,
vice Samuel J. Talley, deceased
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

FOR RENT-A small house, good
location. Apply to JUNE LACRolx.
Nov1 9-tf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

jLOST-A large black horse, in
ebod condition. Shod all around.
liberal reward for it's return to A.
FREDERICK, Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

BORN-To Mrs. T. G. Adams, on
Thursday, November "a, 1910, boy
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Hon. r. L. Morgan spent the day
In New Orleans Tuesday
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

DIR. G.. r. Tolson is in San Antonio,
1 where he went to attend the Trans
mississippi Commercial Congress as
81 delegate. He is expected back next
week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

| FOR SALE-One mare and colt,
buggy and harness, all kinds of farm
/: implements. Apply to ST. TAM
MANY POULTRY FARM, Military
FRoad.
1 WANTED-Horse and buggy. Will
trade photograph and records, part
in cash. j. G. GRIFFIN. Military
Road Noy26-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

WANTED-A good lady shop
keeper for the Peoples CONNECTION
cry. 523 Columbia street, Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

DR.. b. g. Caldwell was here Thurs
I day, looking over the industrial work
sof the supervisor of the colored
schools.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26
Personal and Local

Il BORNTo Mrs. Adolph Lenel, on
Thursday Novem Der "a 1910, boy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Mr.. Henry Ruges, optician, grad
suate Of the St. Louis College, is now
with Fred Pape, the jeweler, and will
handle his optical work.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Mrs. Chas. Thiery returned from
New Orleans last week, after spend
ing d very pleasant week as the guest
sof Mrs. John Barbick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

Miss Lou Lyons accompanied her
brother, DR.. Lyons, to Abbeville, La,
where she will spend some time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-11-26

=
BORN--To Mrs. T. G. Adams, on
Thursday, November "a, 1910, a boy.
Hon. II L. Morgan spent the day
In New Orleans Tuesday.
Judge Thomas M. Burns sat in
Judge Robert S. Ellis place in the
court ait Amite City Monday, as Judge
"A Ellis was in attendance at the funeral
Of his baby girl, which died Sunday.
Mrs. w. FL. Kentzel entertained
the Evening Five Hundred Club on
Wednesday. Mrs. E. Wales won the
first prize. Mr.. w. Fl. Kentzel won
the gentlemeTs first prize and Mr..
4 Warren Smith the consolation After
sthe game refreshments were served.
An enjoyable dance was given at
L the country home of Mr.. Herman
Schultz Thursday evening.
Thanksgiving Day was observed
by services in the different churches.
Many OF the stores were closed.
Turkeys sold for 26 cents a pound
undressed, and while they sold we'll,
u many people substituted chickens
At meeting of the members of the
bar OF Covington, Wednesday, j. B.
4 Lancaster, L. l.. Morgan and w. A.
solve the bond issue question for the
completion of the school building.
Mrs. Posey, mother of Joseph Posey
who died here on the 18th instant,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.
I Pape, Sunday. Mrs. Posey was here
s to arrange affairs incident to her sons
1 death.
The picture show and vaudeville en-
tertainment for the benefit Of the pub
lie school, given by the School League,
was very largely attended,.
Judge Burns has appointed Thos.
Greer Davis Richardson member
of the Board of Jury Commissioners,
vice Samuel J. Talley, deceased.
DIR. G. r. Tolson is in San Antonio,
where he went to attend the Trans
mississippi Commercial Congress as
8 delegate. He is expected back next
a week.
DR.. b. G. Caldwell was here Thurs
\ day, looking over the industrial work
sof the supervisor of the colored
schools.
Mr.. Henry Ruges, optician, grad
nate of the st. Louis College, is now
D with Fred Pape, the jeweler, and will
handle his optical work.
Mrs. Chas. Thiery returned from
New Orleans last week, after spend
I ing very pleasant week as the guest
OF Mrs. John Barbick
Miss Lou Lyons accompanied her
brother, DR.. Lyons, to Abbeville, La,
where she will spend some time
Miss Mae Poole spent the day in
New Orleans Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Holiday of
OnyilIe, La. spent Thanksgiving Day
with Mrs HOLIDAYS parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Biattner.
Mr.. Jack Bokenfohr spent Thanks
giving with his family here.
Mrs. John Coltora. and son spent
several DAYS in New Orleans this
s5fsek.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
PRACTICAL MISSIONS TOPIC
Mrs. Katherine Summey Addresses
Woman's Society.
Enthusiastic Meeting Is Held in the
Vermont Avenue Christian
Church

A well-attended and enthusiastic meet
ing Of the Womans Society OF the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church was held
last night in the church. After bust
ness session OF more than two hours, in
which matters Of interest and Importance
were discussed, a luncheon and social
hour was held.
Among the principal talks was that OF
Mrs. Katherine summey. who spoke on
practical methods Of carrying on mis-
sionary work. both foreign and domestic.
Mrs Summey's talk was fun Of inspira-
ton and help for those interested in the
work. Her talk was along lines calcu-
lated to bring the most lasting results.
Mrs ]. NJ Pickins gave a short talk
on Young peoples missionary work. f"
She has taken great interest in this work
and has made a thorough study of il.
Her address was listened TO with interest
Kinds OF prayer" was the subject of
talk by Mrs. A. G. Williams.
The meeting was the first IN some
months TO be held at night. and II IS
thought this plan viii be adhered 10 in
stead Of holding morning sessions as
heretofore
Mrs jefferson Middleton, president of
the missionary branch OF the society, IS
enthusiastic over what is being accom-
plished BY the ladies. She has great
hopes for the winters programme of
work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
PACKERS ASK DELAY IN SUIT.
Want Criminal Charges Postponed
Until Equity Case Is Settled.

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Counsel representing
J. ogden Armour and other indicted
packers to-day filed a petition in the
United States District Court. asking that
further prosecution of the criminal
charges against the members of the So
called beef trust be postponed until the
suit in equity pending before Judge
Grosscup in the United States Circuit
Court be disposed of. This suit was fled
last February. and seeks to dissolve the
National Packing Company The peti-
ton came as a surprise to the govern
ment officials, who had been expecting
that demurrer would be filed
John S. Miller, of counsel for the pack
ers, gave notice to District Attorney
Sims and his chief aid. James II. Wilker-
son, that arguments on the petition
would be called before Judge Carpenter
in the United States District Court to-
morrow morning.
Judge Carpenter is absent from the
city and was reported as having been
in Washington yesterday. II is thought
unlikely that he win return TO Chicago
before next week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
HYGIENlC REPORT COMPILED
Washington Behind Times, Says Su-
perintendent of Schools.
Subject TO BE Made Regular Depart
ment with appointment of
dew Committee.

That Washington is behind the times
In the matter Of personal hygiene and
sanitation in public schools is shown by
a report compiled from 80 cities in
forty-two States IN the hands of Super
intendent OF Schools A T. Stuart
Despite the activities Of the board Of
education 10 impress upon Congress the
necessity Of health among pupils as an
educational means, the only organized
work done by the board is that in re-
gard TO transmissible diseases.
Mr.. Stuart declares that the subject OF
hygiene is the most important work before
the board to-day, and excels the pupils
studies in its Importance. With the ap-
pointment OF the newly authorized hygiene
and sanitation committee of the board
this subject viii be made a regular de-
partmept OF the school work this year
President ". V. Cox. Of the board. spent
part of yesterday in making out a list of
names that viii be presented to the board
to-day at its regular meeting.
According to Supt. Stusrt's report. the
public school systems OF I49 cities. com
prising 10000 pupils, are not making any
attempt to discover transmissible dis
eases among the children. while 2i1 cities
are annually inspecting for such diseases.
other reports show that ZS4 cities are
examining for defective vision; III cities
are examining for breathing troubles; 11s
are examining the teeth. while but i07
cities have no report OF any kind for its
$4,000 children
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
BY LEN COLLINS.

The officials of the Washington City
Bowling Association have hopes OF see
ins one OF the largest representations Of
teams ever assembled at the Palace
Bowling Alleys tomorrow night. when
applications for and the renewal OF men,
berships viii be in order. The reports
which are drifting in from the different
leagues point 70 a substantial increase
over the number OF entries compared
with those of former years. due no doubt
TO the latest ruling of the executive COM
mittee. which bars the picked teams
With teams from the old and new Dis
triet leagues Colonial Departmental,
Railroad Relief Association. and Sunday
School leagues already in line, it al
most seems a certainty that with a little
concentrated effort the city association
officials viii come near 10 swinging fifty
teams into the tournament
Last March the District League was
represented in the tournament by six
teams. the Departmental by six; Sun
day School, three: Colonial, six; Term
inal Y. NJ. c. A, two; Railroad Relief
Association. two, and unattached. i've,
making a total of thirty teams In the
five-men events. The writer. in a pre-
vious article, predicted fifty teams, and
Secretary Myers gave out the following
table last night In the first column the
figures represent the number OF teams
IN the league. and the second the num-
Der expected to- compete:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
.PASSAIC MUSICIAN
ENDS LIFE BY GAS
Charles Coleman, One Time
Millionaire, Found Dead.

Passaic. n. J.. Dec. 6.-charles Jerome
Coleman, a one-time millionaire and
well-knowrn musical director and com
poser, committed suicide early yesterday
morning in his room in a fashionable
clearinghouse. The body was found
after the odor of escaping gas had been
detected. In his pockets was one Of his
calling cards, on the back Of which was
written:
Suicide"
The BODY was discovered by DR.. H. L.
Mapes. who lives next door. and who was
sent for when Mr.. Coleman failed 10
respond to repeated raps on his door.
Dr. Mapes found Mr. Coleman lying on
the bed with a gas 1T open near him.
ne had been dead twosor three hours.
Mr.. Coleman left no explanation OF
his act. but he is saidsto have lost for
tune OF 100000 within the last few
years, and to have been IN reduced cir
eurnstanees His wife died two years
ago. and friends say that he never en-
tirely recovered from his grief.
Although poor boy Dir. Coleman won
fame and fortune through his musical
ability. He was educated at Harvard
and for many years was the university
OFganist.
For a number OF years he was leader
OF a symphony society in Boston and
later went TO New York, opening vocal
studio there Several musical proouc-
tons netted him big money, but he was
deprived Of some OF his royalties and also
lost in speculation. He resided in Pas
sale four years. and was organizer and
first director of the Passaic Music Club.
He leaves two sons, George, Of Philadel-
phia and Charles. OF Cincinnati.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
REY. JOSEPH B. SMITH dies
Methodist Pastor Passes Away at
the Age of Eighty-one.
Considered One of Most Eloquent
Preachers in Met 1dism Had
Outlined Christmas Sermon.

Rev. Joseph Edmund Smith died at the
residence OF his son. Rev. Herbert Scott
smith, pastor Of St Margaret's Church.
at 1859 Mintwood place northwest, last
night. at SIS o'clock. He was taken al
yesterday morning with an attack of
acute indigestion, but seemed TO rally
during the afternoon. About I O'Clock
he grew worse and gradually sank. He
was eighty-one years old.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, but it is probable that he viii
be buried beside his wife in Mount
Maria Cemetery. Philadelphia.
DR.. Smith was considered one OF the
most eloquent preachers in Methodism.
He served as pastor the most prominent
Methodist churches in Philadelphia. Ian
caster, Wilkesbarre. Scranton. Pa /;
Wheeling, ". Va; Buffalo, N Y: St
Paul. Mimi; Trenton. y. J., and Balti-
more, Nd. His last charge was Grace
Methodist Church. this city. He retired
about three years ago, upon the compile
ton OF mis- flftieth year in the ministry.
He was born in Queen Anne County,
Nd. September I. 1890
He is survived by one daughter and
three sons, Caroline F. Smith, Rev.
Frederick William smith, rector of Trim
ity parish, Takoma Park. D. c.; Rev.
DR.. Herbert Scott Smith. rector of st.
MargaTet's Church, and Wilbur Fisk
Smith. OF Baltimore.
Dr. Smith had planned to deliver the
Christmas sermon at Hamline NJ. +.
Church, and had outlined much OF his
sermon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
BELMONT AGAIN CALLED.
Jockey Club Members Asked to Clear
Up MOoted Points.

New York Dec 6-August Belmont
and Frank Sturgis. chairman and treas
Urer. respectively. Of the Jockey Club,
were to-day notified by former Judge NJ
Linn Bruce to appear before the Iegis-
lative graft hunt committee tomorrow
afternoon and explain the conflicting
stories told by them when they testified
last week
1T is one thing 10 swear 10 certain
facts and another thing to explain them
away by mail" said one member of the
committee. IF Mr.. Belmont and Mr.
Sturgis have any corrections 10 make in
their testimony, they must come before
the committee and make them under
oath"
In the hunt for the disbursement OF the
big fund said to have been raised 20 de-
feat the anti-gambling bills, the commit
tee, il is admitted, is now up against a
stonewall
At every turn the Investigations takes
E p Coyne, former judge Of Living
ston County, and personal friend OF the
Wadsworths. looms up II was Coyne
whom was paid $4,000 BY the Jockey Club
on the order of August Belmont. in 1907
No bill was ever rendered
Coyne was for two years the recog-
nized lobbyist Of the race track gam
bling interests, During two sessions he
was active in Albany.
The committees counsel now believe
that the greater portion of the supposed
big corruption fund was raised by the
bookmakers, through some large contri-
buttons supposed to have been made to
that fund by the racing men as indi-
viduals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Oglethorpe Becomes American Colonizer-Dec 7

Among the members of the British
Parliament during the rule OF Sir Robert
Walpole was one almost unknown TO the
greater portion Of the people in the Unit
ed States. but who deserves honor beyond
most men Of his time. and TO whom the
people OF lhis country owe a lasting debt
of gratitude. His name was James Ogle-
thorpe He was soldier and had fought
against the Turks and in the great MARI
borough wars against Louis XIV. In ad-
vanced life he became the friend of DR..
Samuel johnson, who urged him TO write
some account OF his adventures.
Il know no one he said. whose life
would be more interesting; II were fur
nished with materials 1 should be very
glad to write it,
Edmund Burke considered him "a more
extraordinary person than any he had
ever read Of" John Wesley blessed
God that ever he was born
In oglethOrpe's time it was within the
power of q creditor to imprison. accord
ing 10 his pleasure. the man who owed
him money and was rot able TO pay IL
1t was a common circumstance that a
man should be imprisoned during long
atitto VI years k0T 4 AIllllt4E QtDl- OEfr-
thorpe had a friend upon whom this hard
fate had fallen. His attention was thus
painfully called to the cruelties which
were inflicted upon the unfortunate and
helpless. He appealed to Parliament, and
after Inquiry partial remedy was OBJ
tanned.
The prevention from sending debtors
to prison did not alene satisfy him. Lib
erty was an incomplete gift 10 men who
had lost. or perhaps had scarcely ever
possessed. the faculty OF earning their
oV'r maintenance. Oglethorpe devised
how he might carry these unfortunates
10 a new world, where, under happier
auspices. they might open a fresh career.
With this object in view. he obtained
on December Z, 1871. from King George
II, a charter by which the country be-
tween the Savannah and the Alatamaha,
and stretching westward to the Pacific
was erected into the province OF George
II was 10 be a refuge for the deserving
poor and next to them for PrOtestants
suffering persecution. Parliament. dur
ing the winter that followed, voted So
900 In aid of the humane enterprise, and
many benevolent persons were liberal
with their gifts
Oglethorpe completed his ARRANGEMENTS
during the summe- Of 1872 and in Novem-
Der the first exodus OF the insolvents
took place. Ogiethorpe sailed with 10
emigrants, mainly selected from the Dris-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
KNIGHTS OF LABOR CONVENE

The twenty-ninth regular session of the
Knights of Labor convened yesterday at
5le Ninth street northwest Regular rou-
tine business was the order of the day,
very few reports being read.
General Master Workman John w.
Hayes, Of this city. read lengthy paper
on legislation. in which he gave inter-
esting data on the Ligh cost Of living.
cost OF war, boycotting and blacklisting.
rights OF trades. issuing Of injuncuons.
and the proposed central bank. His re-
marks were received with enthusiasm by
the large number Of delegates present
The session this morning viii start at
9 O'Clock. Numerous reports from com
mittees are expected 10 take up the en-
tire day. The knights OF Labor will re-
main in session until the latter part of
the week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
STRUCK OVER HEAD; DIES.
Blacksmith Yields TO Injuries, and
Police Hold Assaiiant.

Without recovering consciousness. John
Ofenstein. ffty-six years old. who was
struck over the head with an iron bar in
his blacksmith shop at 6l5 New York
avenue northwest Monday afternoon by
Arthur Johnson, a negro driver, died at
II O'Clock last night at the Emergency
Hospital Death was due directly to a
compound fracture extending TO the
Base of the skull Coroner hewitt Will
hold an inquest this morning
Johnson. who was employed as a driver
by l. c. Trumbo. Al o street is held by
the police.
According 10 witnesses, Johnson drove
Up TO the blacksmith shop Monday
shortly before noon TO have his horses
shod. There were a number Of drivers
ahead of him waiting their turn, and
after he had waited about an hour
he demonstrated with Ofenstein.
Ofenstein told him curly TO wait for
his turn to come. and. angered. Johnson
is alleged TO have struck him over the
head with a heavy iron bar Ofenstein,
who was shoeing a horse at the time.
was unable 10 offer any defense. He fell
under the horse, which trampled upon
him, crushing in several ribs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
Totals....... 10 80 81
sHINGroN RAILWAY RELIEF Asso.
| INTERDENoMNArIoNAL pUCKrIN LEAGuE
Kend,Ii

Totals SO ST Isl Tdtalz...... As isg O.
Roll-Of; St. Johns s. s.. Marks s.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
RIDER QUITS BIG RACE.
Julien PoushoiS Drops Out of Six
day Grind.

New York. Dec. 6.-Six-day cycle-pace
enthusiasts had lot more TO make a
noise about from midafternoon until To-
night IN Madison Square Garden than
they had in the previous forty hours.
After y o'clock there were only thirteen
teams left IN the race, fer Julien Pou-
Shots quit cold and refused to relieve
Leon Georget. his team mate. who had
been on the track more than eight hours.
At noontime the field fell behind the
record. having covered 7SS miles laps,
when the record for thirty hours is 739
miles laps. by Cameron and Krebs
last year.
At this hour the leaders were two miles
and nine laps behind the record for
fOrty-five hours.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
LECTURE ON BIRD NOTES"
TAoLxma Park Citizens Association
Hears Prof Oidys.

The Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
ton heard an interesting lecture on
Bird Notes." by Prof. Henry Oldys.
Of the United States Department OF Ag-
riculture, at its meeting. held at Ia
koma Han, Takoma Park, last night
Prof. oldys, began his lecture with a
plea for the conservation of our natural
resources and protested against the pro-
digalfty now prevalent In the destrue-
ton of these resources The speaker gave
an interesting narrative Of bird life and
initiated the songs of many OF them by
whistling.
1t was announced after the lecture
that December Is viii be Parents night
at the Takoma Public School building and
an address will be made before the
parents by W. V Cox. president OF the
school board; Supervising Principal f. l..
Thurston. and by A T. Stuart. superin-
tendent OF the public schools Of Wash
ington-