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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20

Native: Well. you kin generally
tell purity accurately by dividing the
number OF people in the company by
two.-Puck
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20

Yes" miss" boosted the chivai-
rous old colonel, II was at the battle
of Chickamauga, and was shot right
on top Of the head. No one dare say
that / was up a tree during the fight
ing"
"Er-whcre were you. colonel.
asked the young hostess. innocently;
down a ll?"-Chicago Daily News.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY.

When OF then the
called opposition decided
British East India Co sent shpoad
the
for other untaxed brands But pnc
Die fighting for
On cold dressed Indians
lids
incident
history portay herew all hdc
The made mistake picture What ls
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20

the gold discovery picture yesterdays Times the
background had discovered
fonia at thai me
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20
Why a cIty HospItaI ls Needsd.

Maple Rapids. Jan. Is. 1910.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-20
At Any Cost. Save the Party.

Detroit. Jan. II, 1910.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
ANENT THE BENEFIT OF HIGH
CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

One of the greater influences in the civic
advancement Of Covington is the social i'm.
provement of past few years, speaking from
the standpoint not merely of opportunity
for social enjoyment, but the improvement
in form and conception of the obligations
due to distinctive occasions. This has en-
couraged higher ideals, and will eventually
shift into it's elementary position each COM
ponent part Of the social system. Unfor-
tunately the tendency to display will elimi-
nate from some circles desirable element,
whose circumstances will not permit Of ex-
pensive entertainment, unless the desire for
show is displaced by less pretentious and
more elevating forms, preferably of liter
airy character. The Women's Progressive
Union has in no small measure made society
Ia beneficiary Of it's influence by creating a
desire among the women to be Of service in
lifting the town out of it's ancient mold and
|remodeling it in the form Of modern demand
"a metaphor that smacks Of reality. This
interest in the town has rooted up all manner
of schemes for raising funds and for doing
things, and has developed thought in direc-
ton that has found merit in the ability to
do and respect for accomplishment. The
ability of nearly every woman has become a
known quantity and the characteristics Of
every man are indexed and labeled. A re-
sultant social map is pictured that outlines
distinctly the preferences, the tastes and in
clinations Of the units Of Covington Society.
It remains to trace in the boundaries and
subdivisions of the map. The preliminary
strokes will be preceded by the organization
of literary and reading clubs, and the intro
duction of just such entertainments as those
undertaken under the auspices Of the Wo-
mens's Progressive Union, and which will
occur at the Southern Hotel, the first on
Monday evening, January 10.
The Star Lyceum entertainments are of a
high order and the Union has gone to con-
siderable expense in introducing them to
the Covington public. While primarily the
venture is for the purpose Of raising funds
for the Fire Department, it also affords an
opportunity for the people of Covington to
express their appreciation of high-class per-
formances.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01

It is with view to correcting this inc
quality in competition for the trade of the
parish that efforts are being made to induce
the United States Government to order a
preliminary survey of a proposed channel
to connect the Abita river with the Bogue
Falaya, giving uninterrupted water connec-
ton with New Orleans.
In response to letter from Congressman
Wicklife, who is pushing the matter in Con-
gress, a mass meeting was held at Abita last
week for the purpose of discussing the mat
ter and demonstrating how strongly the
need is indorsed by public sentiment. The
meeting was largely attended and was pre-
sided over by Judge A. 0. Pons, who has
taken an active part in launching the move
ment. Hon. Harvey E. Ellis was present
upon invitation, and kindly consented to
prepare the papers containing information
desired by Mr.. Wickliffe. He has put this
information in typewriter form and it has
been forwarded to Washington.
The channel proposed will have depth OF
about six feet, and would no doubt result in
the establishment of a large trade in lumber,
wood, charcoal, brick and agricultural prod.
ucts, aside from largely increased mer.
chandise trade All these are at present
shipped by rail, as we'll as the water from
the famous mineral springs. Considering
the small cost of this three-mile channel and
the great benefit it would be to the sur.
rounding country, it should not be difficult
to accomplish it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
WATER CONNECTION FOR ABITA.

While Abita Springs is a town OF less than
coo ;nbabitants and depends for it's support
mon health-seekers and summer visitors, it
h b among its residents body Of earnest
' 80 who have shown commendable civic
IL :, battling for the uplift of the town.
M 49, commercial business of the town is quite
In .ans;ve The needs of large outlying
s ,:..r;ct are supplied by the merchants of
a Alta who carry stock much in excess OF
A.. 1877 Usually found in towns of that size. 1t
.lia a,so ! inatter Of comment that prices COM
y :. 81 favorably with those of towns having
pals o,;or advantage in way of freight rates,
SUBS saason of competing rail and waterways.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
Vaudeville Notes.

The little crowd that gathered at the Protestant
church on Christmas Eve night witnessed true cele
bration of Savior's birthday. 1t the desire
of the Sunday School Faculty to arrange a simple
but God praising programme. One that would serve
to help each and all to realize that Christmas really
means the giving of Christ, Savior, by our mer
cful Father and Creator in Heaven, and thereby re.
member that our father gave the first Christmas BY
giving His only Son, Gods greatest gift to mankind
Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. The pro
gramme committee certainly did show by their who'll,
appropriate programme that they had prayerfully
discharged their duties for every part Of the
ing's entertainment were words of praise and devo
ton to our Savior. And all present were made t,
feel that they have share in the message of the
Angel-sounded afar Ger Judean PLAINTIFF message
Of "Peace on earth, good will to all men," Follow
ing is copy OF the programme with the names OF
those who rendered so ably in and spirit THEN
parts. Each and all are deserving of much praise
indeed.
PROGRAMME
Opening Hymn-Joy to the World. (By the congre-
gation)
Prayer-(By the Superintendent
Recitation-Our Savior Came To Us In December.
(By Lemuel MitcheD
solo-The City of David Sleeping. Miss Pettigrew)
Recitation-All Children know This Story (By Ma
song-Hark From The Skies (By Choir
Recitation-How Children May Keep Christmas.
Song-He Comes To All (By the SCHOOL,
The Convicts Christmas Eve by E. Voyles)
Song-To Bethlehem (By Part of the SCHOOL,
Address Our Christmas I'M. M. V0yles)
Giving of the Presents (By Superintendent
Closing Hymn Christmas Bells (By the SCHOOL,
Benedction
In his open hearty manner Rev. NJ M. Voyles, who
has done so much good and noble work here, deliv-
cred beautiful and instructive address on Christ
mas. His bright and kindly words as he told of
Christmas and its real meaning to Gods people, found
echo in every heart while appreciation shone on ev-
cry face. The Faculty of the Sunday School is pray
ing and making every effort to make this Sunday
School fruit bearing school, We do ask that each
mother in Vaudeville who does believe Jesus is our
Gods Son, and the only avenue through which man
can come to God, to give US their help trying to
is through Christ Jesus This morning the Sunday
School through Mr.. E. A. Voyles, who in well chos-
en- and affectonate words presented as Christmas
present, a beautiful Bible, to the Superintendent
In his great gratitude and appreciation the Supern-
tendent could scarcely find words in which to express
the sincerity of his feelings And he does ask God to
help him to use the Great Book of knowledge to His
Glory and to the good of the Sunday School,
THE SUPERINTENDENT
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
CoYington Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Solemn high mass was said at midnight at
St. Peters Church on Christmas Eve.
The alters were beautifully decorated with
flowers, ferns and many lights; the manger
so carefully laid at the foot of the alter of
Our Blessed Mother impressed one of the
solemnity Of this service.
The first hymn, Silent Night" was sung
by the choir, accompanied by Sister Law
renee, organist. Then followed the mass,
taken from Baltman No. 2. At the offer
tory the "Adesla" was sung by the choir.
A solo, ''Venita" was sung by Miss Helen
Ratio. Mesdames Lily Hawkins and J. j.
Foley, with richness and fullness of voice
rendered the 'Credo." The Sanctus was
sung by the choir After mass Miss Helen
Ratio sweetly sang the Noel.
Despite the inclemency Of the weather a
large attendance was present.
Mr.. 7. Mangus spent Xmas in Covington,
he guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Foley.
Miss Edwina Moore returned to New Or
leans last Wednesday,, after having spent
the Xmas holidays with Mrs. J. Stern. She
was accompanied home by Mrs. Stern.
Miss Willie DIN left Thursday morning
for Tylertown, Mississippi, to be the guest
Of Mrs. S. E. Walker, at house party.
]. V. Robinson, connected with the Louisi-
ana Sash and Door Factory, of New Orleans,
spent Christmas here with his parents.
Mrs. A. II. Hammet and daughter Beulah,
left Tuesday morning for their new home,
Meridian, Miss.
Mr.. Frank H. Kentzel left Friday morning
for Meridian, Miss, where he will spend
some time.
The dance given at the Southern Hotel by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Loop in honor of their
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
CASUALTIES.

Little Adolphine Frederick, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. AdoIph Frederick,
broke her arm while at play Thurs
day. She was attended by DR.. Mar
rero.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01
Mr.. E. D. Wilbur's barn, On Ine
Military Road. was burned 20 ING
ground Monday evening.

Mr.. Edward Jones was painfully
bruised in a runaway accident yesle.
day, but was out again in the aise1s
noon. :.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-01-01

At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Covngton Bank and Trust Com
pany last week, sem-annua dividend of per
cent was declared, payable on and after December
"a, 1909.
Mr.. w. H. Lafayette has purchased the Southern
Hotel Cafe and it will hereafter be conducted under
his comnlete management
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04

Archibald Terhune. popular and in
aolent young bachelor of London. re-
eeives news that he has been made heir
to the estate OF his Aunt Georgiana, with
an income of $4,000 year, on condition
that he becomes engaged to be married
within ten days. Failing to do so the
legacy will go to third cousin in Amer
lea The story opens at Castle Wyckoff.
where Lord Vincent and his wife, friends
of Terhune, are discussing plans to find
him a wife within the prescribed time. 1t
seems that Lady Vincent is one OF seven
persons named Agatha. all. close sirlhood
chums. She decides to invite two of them
to the castle and have Archie there as
one of the guests. Agatha Sixth strikes
Archie handpainted beauty. Agatha
First is breezy American girl Lady
Vincent tells her husband that Agatha
Sixth already cares for Archie. He gains
from Agatha Sixth the admission that
she cares for him, but will require
months time fully to make up her mind.
Agatha First, neglected by Terhune, re-
ceives attentions from Leslie Freer. Four
days of the precious time have passed
when Terhune is called to London on
business. Agatha First. on the plea of
sickness excuses herself from a motor
trip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with
strange man. The Vincents discuss
Agatha's seeming duplicity. The follow
Ing day the party visits the ruins of an
old convent Terhune continues his at
tentions to Agatha Sixth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
AWFUL BURNING ITCH CURED
IN A DAY

In the middle of the night Of March
30th woke up with burning itch in
my two hands and felt as II l could
pull them apart. In the morning the
itching had gone to my chest and dur.
ing that day It spread all over my
body. ! was red and raw from the top
of my head to the soles of my feet and
was in continual agony from the
itching. l could neither lie down nor
sit up. | happened to see about Cuti-
cura Remedies. and thought would
give them trial. took a good bath
with the Cuticura Soap and used the
Cuticura Ointment. / put It on from
my head down to my feet and then
went to bed. On the first OF April
felt like new man. The itching was
almost gone. continued with the
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and during that day the itching COM
pletely left me. Frank Gridley, 1876
East 43rd Street. New York City. Apr.
27. 1909" Cuticura Remedies are sold
throughout the world; Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston, Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
CHAPTER VIII.

1t was on the return trip to the cas-
tie that I found an opportunity to talk
confidentially with Terhune. He and
l were walking home, as seven was
rather crowd In the machine and we
wanted the exercise
What in thunder do you mean by
it?" / demanded when had finished
setting his erratic and inconsiderate
conduct before him in Its true light
excepting. OF course. the details of
the incident Of the automobile in the
wood, and our later discovery of the
checked coat In his closet. All refer
ence to this little episode and the
suspicious of Dearest and myself in
regard to his connection with 1t.
had felt obliged to omit. We had de-
cided not to mention the subject to
him as we had after all only circum-
stantial evidence upon which to base
our belief that Terhune had been
Agatha F1rst's companion that day.
For. after all. the checked coat we
found in his closet might only have
resembled the one l saw in the car,
and he might easily have owned one
of the kind without our ever having
seen it. Our friendship with Arch
was too dearly priced by us to risk
falsely accusing him. And then l
couldn't help feeling that after all
had rather surprised them when had
come upon them In the woods, and in
seeing what was not meant 20 have
seen, had rather played the spy, how
ever inadvertently 1t might have been
done. And l did not relish making.
use Of information SO obtained. 1t
was better, much fairer to Arch, we
decided. to act simply as II my dis
covery had never been.
Here you've gone and asked us to
help you," 1 went on. "in the matter
of getting a fortune. not to mention a
wife. and when It's made as plain as
it could well be that Agatha Sixth is
the girl for you and you admit fancy
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
A Chinese Weddina.

A Chinese marriage is all ceremony
no talk, no levity. and much crying
The solemnity Of funeral prevails
After the exchange Of presents the
bride is dressed with much care. A
feast is spread upon a table. to which
the blushing bride ia led by five of
her best female friends. They are
seated at the table. but no one eats
The utmost silence prevails. when
finally the mother leads OF In a cry.
the maids follow and the bride echoes
in the chorus. Then all the brides
maids leave the table. and the discon-
solate mother takes a seat beside the
chair CT state. where the bride sits.
The bridegroom now enters. with
four Of his best men. The men pick
up the throne on which the bride sits
and. preceded by the bridegroom. form
in procession and walk around the
room or into an adjoining parlor. sig
nifying that he is carrying her away
to his own home. The guests then
throw rice at the happy couple.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04

what thought Of him then and there.
Miss Lawrence looked 20 forlorn and
wretched a. she watched them disap-
pear into the woods together.
THE beastl" / began. he ought
to be-" But Dearest interrupted me.
and realized it was because the
young lad-, was still standing within
earshot- Don't. wilfred!" she said.
Agatha doesn't mind q bit-do you,
dear?" And she smiled confidently
and encouragingly into the other
woman's face. 1t was the required
tonic evidently. for Miss Agatha Law
rence-sometimes called Agatha
Sixtb-at once controlled her CULVER
ing lip with a display of self-com-
mand upon which l inwardly compli-
mented her. It's a trait OF the Amer
lean girl. think. that fine self-con-
troll. and something that l admire
greatly In my wife.
"Of course not" she replied stead
ly. and turning upon the bewildered
Freer. who was standing by. with the
sweetest possible smile. asked him
II he would mind hunting wild now-
ers with her. The invitation, l
need not say. was accepted with
servile gratitude by that undis-
eliminating and impressionable young
man. Like the little dog under the
table. Freer was never too proud to
partake of the crumbs.
My wife and. left alone. she broke
at once into lamentation. Her plans
we're all going astray, she declared.
Matchmaking was perfectly horrid
and she would never, no. never. un-
dertake 1t again. AS for Archibald.
she gave him up She couldn't under
stand it. at all. Why couldn't he
make up his mind which girl he
wanted and stick to It? A man who
only had ten days in which to choose
wife had no business to go on as
he did. Why, she'd never get him
married. and he'd lose his fortune!
But that wasn't the most important
point to be considered by any means
What bothered her most was that
poor Agatha Lawrence had fallen in
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04

love with the marplot, and so far as
she could see-and this in spite of her
best efforts-the poor girl was des-
tined to lose him after all! o, 1t
was really too bad. Terhune was
too. too trying! must really speak
to him and find out what he meant
by playing fast and loose like that! I
give you my word I've seldom heard
her go on SO about anything. She
really felt distressed by the unaccount-
able and rather mysterious color our
matrimonial project had assumed, and
was much concerned for Agatha
Sixth's happiness. The other Agatha
We did not seem to be as interested
in somehow. as she had neither a hus-
band or fortune at stake with which
to enlist our special .sympathies.
After all. Wilfred," she said, heav-
ing deep sigh. "the course of true
love never did run smooth"
Nor yet the course of true match
making!" l answered and we strolled
down the side of the little hill where
the picnic had been to go and look
for wild flowers ourselves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
A Fat Reduccr.

Before starting to starve or drug
on your extra layers OF fat try the
effect of this simple exercise, which
is great reducer of adipose tissue.
Standing with knees close together.
rise on the tips of the toes. and. at the
same time. elevate the chest and force
down the palms of the hands as II
pushing hard on a board. Bend the
hands up slightly SO the muscular
strain comes oil the fieshy part OF the
hand close to the wrist
Do this whenever you happen to
think of It during the day, and you
will soon notice a decided difference
in your flesh. particularly In promi
nent abdomen.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
All About II.

To appreciate fully this scrap of dia-
iogue quoted from London Punch, one
should see the two odd characters en-
gagged In 1t. Apparently they parted
satisfied, one that he had impaired
come real information. the other that
he had received some. Said one man:
''D'you recollec' old wot's-'is-name7"
I'm with the collar?"
"Ayei"
"Wot ababt 'im?"
"'Ead to go down"-jerk of the
head-"you know-they give i'm wot
you call it-didn't arr git 1t. don't
thinkl"
"Reelyl"
"'Adn't you card. then?"
Il did ear somefink, but no details.
not afore now."-Youth's Companion
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
CHAPTER vII.-contlnued.

Freer had returned from his visit
to the ruins and was endeavoring to
interest the rest of u.s. Arch and
Agatha Sixth and Dearest and my
self in a dissertation upon rose-wIn-
dows, when Agatha First interrupted
us by running up and exclaiming:
DO come and see the waterfall
Peterson says there's a beauty over
there In those woods!" She had been
down to the road with something or
other from the spread, where the au-
tonobile and the chauffeur awaited
our return.
"A WATERFALL" said Archibald.
"Dear me! How jolly! Let's go and
see IT,"
Come on, them" cried Agatha
First. pausing and looking at him
expectantly. He rose obediently, but
before. he could more than utter the
words Delighted. I'm surei" Agatha
Sixth had risen also, and was now
confronting him, as she coldly and
haughtily reminded him that he had
promised to go and look for wild
flowers with her. 1t was putting the
/
NIT. but that's no excuse for his sub
sequent behavior. A tactful speech
would have saved the day. but that
something perverse about him, which
he has in common with most men,
made him want most at that moment
the girl who wanted him least. And
that girl was certainly Agatha First,
for without waiting to see whether he
came or not, she had run off by her.
self. all eagerness to see the water.
fall.
Without considering the rashness
Of such a speech, Archibald replied to
Agatha Sixth's rebuke by remarking
casually: 80 I did promise to go
and look for wild flowers. but / didn't
know about the waterfall then;
wouldn't you rather come and see
that first?" We shuddered to hear
him. Dearest and l. It was pretty bad
you know. Yet, as / say l thought
understood Just how he came to say
the fatal words-just what spirit
prompted him. But Dearest thinks
not. She says that he's far too cal
culating-far too much on the look
out for his own interests to run the
risk Of losing Agatha Sixth deliberate
ly. She thinks he was only embar-
rassed. But we both thought that
the most peculiar thing about the
whole affair was the fact that Agatha
First. having left the group immedi-
ately her unfortunate invitation was
given. must have been quite ignorant
of the trouble 1t had caused. She
seemed. indeed. the whole time to be
absolutely oblivious to the situation
in regard to Agatha Sixth and Ter
hume And this was the more ex-
traordinary because any one else, any
impartial observer with his eyes
open. must. 1t seemed, have been
aware of an affair of some kind or
other between the two. But Miss
Endicott. it appeared, walked with
her eyes shut, like a person in a
dream, her thoughts upon some other
world or scheme of things removed
from ours.
AS matters stood, however, the re-
suit of the waterfall proposition and
Terhune's nismanagement of the
crisis it brought about. was dat ro-
fusal on the part OF Agatha Sixth 60
accompany him anywhere, and his
frightened and tardy pursuit of
Agatha First, who was beckoning
him to follow from the edge of the
woods. By. Jove. 1t made me feel
inclined to 90 after him and tell MIN
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-11-04
The Important Personaas.

Are you the owner of this place ?"
asked the book agent.
81 am" replied Farmer Corntossel.
Anything can do for your"
mo. The chances are that you are
too hard-worked to have time to read
anything, and that you haven't any
spare change anyhow. Let me talk to
the hired man."