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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
Lo inconcebibIe

Aver tarde fu6 detenido ell honrado
obrero don Fidel r. Rodriguez, qulen
public0 en- ell n6mero de LA DEMOCRACIA
correspondence al viernes de la semana
pasada una adhesion 10 dicho por su
hermano don Piacido Rivera, en- ell mis-
mo periodico.
La denuncia fu6 hecha por Hbelo y
presentada por Miguel Orabona, die
tando ell juzgado auto de prisi0n con
81. 900 de fianza.
Tan pronto tuyo conOc1mlentO del
hecho. nuestro amigo ell senior Hoyos
DeIoado, Sc avisto con don Nepomuce-
no Flores v ambos salieron en- busca de
fiadores que al POGO ratio encontraron
entire los muchos correliglonarlos Gle
esta poblacion.
FL sefor Hoyos mando aviso al Sc
cretario del Juzgado y este dijo que
fuesen iunto al Juez; pero ell sefior
Juez contesto que no eran aquellas ho-
ras de oficina.
FL sefior Hoyos puso e hecho in
mediatamente en- conocimiento del Fis-
cal de la Corte Y esta Autorldad mani
fest6 que ell Juez no podia negarse,
apIazando al senor Hoyos para mas tar
de. despu6s que comiera.
A las ocho de la noche Sc lie mando
aviso al sefIor Hoyos para que presen-
tase los fiadores; pero a esas horas Sc
hizo diffcil encontrar los interesados.
Esto 6ltimo 10 ha sabido ell senior
Hoyos por labios del mismo Fiscal
nuien lie comunico tai noticia al encon-
trarse con 81 en- el pasillo de la Corte
Como 10 ocurrido acusa una falta
crave copaetida por ell Juez de Pax,
ouien no debe poner obstaeulos para ad-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11

En- este Ill6s J6IulIiiaIl los ia
o,og iurados republicanos. Que
.nnfo han desacreditado al pals.
= La labor de esos jurados ha sido
rordaderamente bOchornosa. La
bor de descr6dito y deshonra.
Constituyose aquf ell Jurado.
u sobre la base de la equidad v la
msticia, sino del favoritismo poll
tiro l6gicamente tenfa que dar
ese resultadO.
Ell partido republican, necesi-
n de tOdOs los OrganismOs judicia-
IL para poder brindar amparo q
todos los criminales y malhecho-
res de la isla, y de ese modo en-
crosar sus filas y brindar protec-
zion 4 sus turbas de foragidos. De
ahf que casi todos los que Sc han
visto envueltOs en- un proceso gra-
ve Sc hayan hechO republicanOs 8
havan buscadO el auxilio de esa
coiectividad polftica.
No le basto a ese partido te-
ner 4 su disposition las Cortes de
distrito Y los Juzgados de paz. De-
pndiendO directamente estOs del
Attorney y del GObernador, podfan
en- I'm momento dado perder ell au-
xlio de esOs tribunales. Era ne
cesario apoderarse tambien del iu-
RADIO: era esta una puerta de esca-
be pOr 81 algun dia los tribunales
sc decidfan a Obrar con justicia.
Y que han sabidO aprovecharla 10
demostrarOn en los processes de
Egozcue y del guardia Girona.
Verguenza causa ell consignar,
due Ell este distritO judicial de
Humacao, donde los propietarios
federales suman algunOs miles, y
los republicanos apenas ST llegan q
un centenar, todos los jurados re-
sultan republicanos.
Aver funcionaba un juradO Ell
Caguas no le TOGO a un solo fe-
deral formar parte de ese tribunal.
iY que JuradO, Dios santo!
Jfbaros ignOrantes en- su ma
yor parte; que Sc pregUlntaban los
unos a los otros 10 que tenfan que
hacer; que iban ALI a votar, no con
arreglo q su conciencia, sinO ajus-
tandose q la leccion que ole ante
mano les hab1an ensef1ado.
Afortunadamente a fin de mes
cesan esos jurados de ignorantes
y parciales, renovandOse con ele-
mentos mas capaces.
Sabemos que ell honorable
Attorney General abriga ell noble
prop6sito de salvar a la institution
del Jurado del descr6dito y La des-
honra a que quiereN conducirla
ciertos elementos, hacienda todo 10
possible para que La nUleva elecclon
de jurados Sc realize con mas I'M
parcialidad y justicia.
E1imfnese de esas listas a los
ineptos & ignorantes; a los corrom-
pidos y viciosos; elfjanse hom-
bres de conciencia, que tengan un
claro concepto de 10 que es ell de-
Der Y ell honor; no Sc former las
iuntas para formar las listas, con
mayolfa de un partidO pOl1tico CO.
mo Sc hizo anteriOrmente, y esa
institution Sc habra salvadO.
De desear serfa que Sc elig1esen,
con preferencia, a las capacidades;
pues un jurado cOmpuesto de me-
dicos, abogados, farmac6uticOs, IN
genieros, notarios etc. tendr1a que
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
los NUEvOS JURADOS
LAS (ORTES De DISTRITO

resulbar un JuradO de cOnciencia,
dif1cH de arrastrar por medic de
sugestlOnes eXtraflas. TOdo hom-
bre de criterio 6 ilustracion tiene
que ser-con raras excepciones-
hombre de conciencia. 7 no de-
ben esos ciudadanos al ser elegi-
dos, excusarse por ninguna causa,
pues de otro modo causarfan un
NAL gravfsimo al pals.
En- Puerto Rico ell Jurado pue-
Gle salvarse como institution, 81 Sc
le alicia de toda Influenza pol1tica,
81 sus miembrOs Sc convencen que
protejer a un criminal, es hacerse
complice del crimen cometido.
Nosotros tenemos gran f6 en-
ell hOmbre que ocupa hoy ell alto
puesto de Attorney General: Mr..
Harlan es uno de los americanos
mas honrados y de mayor concien-
cia que han venido a Puerto Rico.
Sus intentos de reformar en- tOdO
10 possible la administration de
justicia, no pueden ser mas patri0-
ticOs. Y como es hOmbre de vOlun
tad Y el9ergfa, facil le sera realizar
esa Obra, que deb0 emp0zar dosd0
luego, por las Cortes de justicia y
los juzgados de paz, cambiando ell
personal inepto que hoy fgura Ell
ellOs, pOr Otros elemontOs mas ca
PAGES y mas justicieros. La lista
de abogadOs puertorriquenos es
numerosa. En- ella tiene ell homo
rable Attorney ancho campo don
de escoger. En- el pals hay abo-
gados nOtables, que han ejercido
en- Otras 6pOcas y pOr muchOs amos
la magistratura, sin la mas leve
tacha sin que una nOta de par
cialidad de ineptitud haya man
chado su brillante hoja de servi-
clos. EsOs son los llamadOs q 0cu-
par esos puestos y a dar prestigiO
a las Cortes de justicia. 7 ele-
mentos as1, puede hallarlos Mr..
Harlan en- ambOs partidOs pOl1ti-
coe. Pero el1janse jueces que ha-
yam tenido va La suficiente prac-
tica. Los abogados jovenes care
cen de ella; van a >esOs tribunales
d Drdctac02', cuandO Ell esOs pues-
tos Sc necesitan hombres de expe-
riencia jurfdica. va ha visto Mr..
Harlan el resultado que han dadO
en- esos tribunales los jueces I'M
6er6es. Sc convierten en- meros
empleados, atentos solo a la con-
servacion de sus destinos. Para
iueces de Corte solo deber1an ele-
girse abogados de nOmbre, para
los cuales esos destinOs no cOnst1-
tuyeran una especie de ta6IG dc
saLU0c56n, sino por ell contrario un
sacrificio, pues necesariamente ha-
b1an de perder al abandonar los
negocios de sus bufetes, para acep-
tar un puesto judicial donde obtu-
viesen m6nOs remuneration
Solo asi, llegariamOs Obtener
una saludable reforma en- La admi-
nistracion de justicia.
Asf 10 practice siempre Ell go
bierno espanol, y .justo es consig-
mar, que ST algo Sc salv6 en- este
pals de La podredumbre general,
fueron los tribunales de justicia,
que Sc convirtieron mas de una
Yez en- muro formidable donde Sc
estrello ell despotismo de los gober-
nadOres.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
Era dc juSti(id

Hoy Sc VIC ante la Corte de este
Distrito que actda en- Caguas, Ia apela-
cion entablada por nuestro respectable
amigo don Fernando PUG con motivo
de la multa de los dlez dias de arresto
que le impusiera ell Juez de Paz.
Como recordaran nuestros lectores.
ell seflor Puig fu6 objeto de una falsa
denuncia, relativa que tenfa alberto su
establecimiento ell dia de las elecciones.
FL Tribunal echo abajo todo 10 ac-
tuado por ell Juez de Paz de esta ciudad.
Como representante del senor PUG
llevo la palabra nuestro querido amigo
ell Lcdo. senior Bernardini.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
El Juez Cepero

Desde Humacao nos suplican que
preguntemos 10 sigulente:
iEn que quedaron las dehaiiclaS
presentadas contra ell Juez Cepero!
iEstan en- poder del Attorney
mo sc habfa dicho que este sehoi
quedarfa suspense, -?
Precise es que sc aclare es1e puiiOo.
Una de dos, d el Juez Cepero .
culpable s no es culpable.
ii no 10 es que 10 absueigah' po4o
81 10 es que Sc castigue y por ole pron0O
que Sc le destituya.
El senior Cepero no pueoe sei
,Iuaz
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11

ministrar justicia, cuanto mis- tratan-
dose de la detenci6n de IN ciudadano
honrado, sin pruebas de delito, toda yez
que ell suelto denunciado, seg1n opinion
competente no apareia falta alguna, el
senor Hoyos Delgado, piensa irse en-
queia al Procurador General; tanto mas
que, no hace muchos dfas, ese mismo
Juez decret6 la libertad de otro indivi-
duo Z las de la noche.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11

Mr.. ROOSEVELT. deeeoso de com.
probar los adelantos de las indu> triax
puertorriquenas ha dado orden para que
SO lie construyan en- LA MayagTezanae
zapateria en- San Juan, San Justo Il,
IN par de calzado para su uso.
Igualmente recibe 6rdene por CO.
rreo dicha casa con solo enviaP la plan.
Ia del pie marcada en- un papel ell
nnmerO del calzad0 que use. alt.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
Suspension

A causa de hallarse enfermo nuestro
querido director don Marlano Abrll Sc
suspendi6 aver la cele braclon del Julclo
por Jurado Que habla de celebrarse con-
ira Toro Fernandez.
Tambien Sc suspendlo ell Julclo ue
Inchausti.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-11
Omission

AL dar cuenta del resultado obtenl-
do hasta ahora por nuestro slInpatlco CO
lega FL Ca1maodl en- su SConcurso ae
notables> omitimos involuntarlamehCe
los politicos, entire los cuales hgura con
mavor nfmero de votos nuestro querldo
(eadeg. don Luis MufIoz Rivera,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
PonChatoloVa Items.

Editor St Tammany Farmer:
We are having lots of rain, and the
crops are doing fine.
Log hauling and truck farming is all
the go In our locality.
A fine daughter arrived at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Strain last week.
We all wish her long and happy lite.
Mrs. Layman aud Mrs. Endermann,
of New Orleans. were the welcome
guests OF Mrs. T. Summsrs last Sunday.
Mrs. Pete Strain and little SON, Of
Lumberton, Miss, are the guests Of her
sister Mrs. e, Strain.
Mrs. Uriah strain spent last week in
Vaudeville, with her daughter Mrs. John
Loustalot.
Mr.. s Smith. of New Orleans. was
the guest OF Mr.. Geo. A. Strain, last
week.
Miss Annie Endermann, spent last
Saturday with Miss Viola Strain.
DIR. w. Thompson. Of New Orleans,
spent last Sunday at his beautiful
Ranch on the banks Of Ponchatol0wa.
With best wishes to the FARMER. I
remain "A SUBSCRIBER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Bargains Unreal Estate $!
For Sale and For Rent.


BY r. B. Martindale, Real Estate
Agent, Room ., Frederick Building:
ron RENT.
FAlRyIKw- Delightfully."- situated on
the Tchefuncta river ~ miles below
Covingtou. House with 8 rooms, bath
ETC., stabling Tor two horses and car
Rage. Only rented for the season, not
to extend beyond Nov. !, 1908.
FOR SALE.
Mrs. ]. J. BieTy's place, 1 miles from
Covington, delightfully."- situated on the
Little Bogue Falls river. with good
dwelling house, 70 acres of land, fine
nursery OF all kinds Of bearing fruit
trees, and is one Of the most pictures
que l.catione in st. Tammany Parish
A good bargain is offered.
The Jos. A. Barrere place. house with
seven rooms and hall, out buildings, etc.
80 &C res, Is in cultivation, Il acres In
fruit trees and grapes.
The Uhlman place, six miles from
Covington, 100 acres with improve.
ments, Is acres in cultivation. Large
house, with u foot hall and all neces-
sary outbuildings
The fine residence and grounds
known as the Sully Place, situated in
one OF the most desirable locations In
Coyington. House and out buildings
have recently been put In thorough
order Seven acres attached to the
property. Hardly IL minutes walk from
the depot. It is one of the finest props
critics In CovingtOu. For all partlcu-
lars. % to price, terms Of payment. etc ),
call on r. b. MARTINDALE,
Room .. Frederick Building.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Pearl River Dots.
July IL. 1903.

July IL, 1903.
Editor st. Tammany FARMER:
On Sunday, July 5, the first Catholic
religious service In the history of Pearl
River was held. Mass was said by the
Mission Father, in the residence Of one
Of the prominent Catholics Of this place,
o. there is NO other house Of worship
at present. What the future holds In
the way Of erecting . Catholic Church
in Pearl River is hard to tell, but 1t IL
to be hoped that something will be done
towards erecting 4 church in the near
future. We hope, when the Catholics
OF this place try to raise funds to erect
. place of worship, that their friends Of
other denominations will lend . gener.
GUS hand towards building . Catholic
Church In Pearl River IN assured fact.
Best wishes to the editor.
A. ". d. g.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
United States Land Omce.

; i I
New Orleans, La, June l6, 1898. I
Notice is hereby given that hefollow-
ing named settler has fled notice Of
his intention to make d lal proof in sup.
port Of lis claiEl, aud that said proc
will be made before the clerk Of the Dis
trict Court at GoviDgton, La. on Sat-
nrtlay, July Is. 1908, viz:
FRANCIS BRANDT,
Who M sie HON estead entry No. ~, q
for the west half Of the soLta sast quar-.
ter Of ssctlon 9, township 4. south
range l3 east. st. Helena Msridiat
He names the following witnesses Il
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Bruno Nelson, and II. Q. Parker, 81
Violin P. o., AMI Warren Thomas and
William Parker Of Thomasville, r. O..
La.
jea).5t WALTER T.. COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Horse Branch Items.
Editor st. Tammany FARMER:

Editor st. Tammany FARaER:
l will give you few locals and
news items this week, as it has heen
some time siEce you have heard
from me.
Our farmers are moving along
very briskly will, their crops, and
from the appearance Of everything
there will be large crop Of both
corn and cotton made this season.
Tue heslth is very good as far as
l know.
Mrs. Perreand, ST., is su6 erin2
with rheumatism for the last few
days, so much sue has been unabl.
to do her house work.
The Fourth was very we'll cele-
brated over this way BY all, two
fish frys on Tchcfnncta river near
the Coyne place, and at nj ht q big
ice cream party aud dance at VIM.
JordaL's, and a right smart OF red
eye on hand.
Grandma Jenkins, who is on q
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Eli
Glass, happened to y painful acc:-
- ~ T. - + 5
dent one day last week. She run
around to head off COW which she
was milking, and in some way she
fell down aud sustained injuries in
her hip, from which she was com.
PEELED to keep her bed for few
days. We are glad to say she is
able to be III, again. She is eighty
years Of age.
Mrs. Octayia Piland Is spending
= few days IN Covington THE week,
with Mrs. Domelgue and family.
Our sunday School is moving
along nicely with good attendance
in spite Of the hot weather, but on
last Sunday the attendance was
short. MS there was collection 10 be
made up to send for our third quar-
ter Of literature. Now, come right
along, we cant run Sunday
School without literature. II the
literature stops the school will stop.
A dollar and six bits ain't much.
Our new books arrived and were
turned over to the Sunday School
last Sunday, and we hope IL have
some good singing before great
while.
Rev. D. A. Booth is ON the puMny
list for the last few days.
We can now hear The iron horse
whistle at close range.
The coons are pla, ing hovoc with
the cOrntields around here. IL there
anybody that can give good reCe-'
dy to kill coons?
Mr.. Warren, of Covington, toOk
the sppraisemens OF the property Ut
AR. Louis Matthew, deceased, last
Thursday.
l will close for short time.
Best wishes 10 the FARMER,
l. G. u.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

In accordance with Act No. 81. Of the
legislature Of the State Of Louisiana, OF
1883. ! hereby give notice OF my inteh-
ton to homestead the following State
land. viz:
The northwest quarter Of the southeast
qnaater and the north bali Of the som th-
west quarter Of section 10, and the rOrth-
cas-: quarter Of the southeast quarter OF
section 8, township Z. south of range "A
east, Gresnsbnrg Land District.
jy16-6t. CORA e. BEEMER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Notice Of Contest.
U. :. Land Oficc, New Orleans. 10.

U. =. Land Office, New Orleans. 10.
Jnur 20. 1863. !
A sufficient contest AFFIDAVIT having
been fled In this Office by Cora T..
Bremen, contestant, against homestead
entry No. 1895, made March l, 1885, fol
the north half of the. southwest quar-.
ter, section 8, township Z, south range
Il east, st. Helena Meridian, by James
s. Cults, contestee, in which 1t Is al
/ legged that laid James s. Cults, has
never established an actual residence
upon said land, never resided thereon,
cultivated or improved the same ~ re-
quired by law, that the said James s.
Cults sometime during the year Of 1899,
being then % affiant Is informed and
believes resident Of the State Of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
EAST LOUISIANA
Railroad.

HEADQUARTERS, CONVICTION. LA
Offers safe, quick and cQnveni-
cut service to the travelling public.
Schedule.
Effective June Is, 1902.
Daily Limited
No. 8, Leave New Orleans 4:2O p. n.
Arrive In COvingt0n 6:l5 pm.
No. will leave Coyington $50 4. n.
Arrive in New Orleans 8:45 A.. N.
EXCURSION TRAINS
EVERY SUNDAY ANE WEDNESDAY
Leave New Orleans 7:45A.
Arrive In Coviugton 1000 4. =.
Leave Covington 4:55P. ~
Arrive in New Orleans 7:O5 :. =.
Mixed Train.
No. 6, leave Pearl River 7:5O !. -
Arrive In Covington $3.50 4. =.
Connects with No. 8, leav.
ing New Orleane ct 8 4. y.
No. 8, leave Covington l.2s ,. !.
Arrive IN Pearl River 8:O5 P.fn.
Connects with No. s due
in New Orleans ct 4.1s pw
NOTlCE.-Tho attention Of tie
public 10 hereby called TO the
conditions under which the new form
Of thirty and ten trip tickets are sold.
These tickets WILDE honored for passage
only when tn the hands Of the original
purchaser who aigns the contract and
members of his Immediate f.mtlv
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
NOTICE

All persons are hereby forbidden to
throw dead animals. cans, or garbage
Of any kind, on any lands belonging TO
us, either on the brickyard tract or
anywhere else, under penalty Of the
law. s.. B. and y. 8. JONES.
may3O- limo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Total $3.50 SO
Geo. r. Dutsch, J. p, 1st Ward, to
six months salary, for quarter ending
June 80, 1908. $40 90.
Chas. L. Olsen, Constable 1st Ward,
to six months salary, for quarter end
ing June 30, 1903, SO 90.
Fred Pechon, Emile Beaucoudray, A.
A. Frederick, Hiram Cook and Geo.
Cook. jurors on the inqust of Mrs. Ann
White, % 90 each.
Bark Of CovingtOn, interest due for
quarter ending June 80, 1903, $40 80.
G. L. Smith, J. p. Third Ward, SIX
months salary, for quarter ending June
80. 1908, $l7 so.
Milton Burns, ]. F., to six months
salary, from Jan. !, to July l, '03, 4lS.
Ed. r. Doyle, ]. r, to services for
quarter ending June 80, 1908, IL 80.
E. j. Pechon, Constable, Sd Ward,
services for quarter ending June 80,
1903, Z 50.
H. A. Pierce, j. p. 7th Ward, salary
for year ending July l. 1908 $40.
P. G. Smith, Constable 4th Ward, SAL
cry for quarter ending June 30, 1908,
IS.
S r. Phillips, Constable 4th Ward.
six months salery. to July l, 'O3, Is 90.
Thos. NJ. Burns, Attorney, to services
to July l, 1903, SO 90.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Total 1S5 IS
I. e. Brewster, to boarding Burles
Passman in the parish prison 81 days,
$45 so.
7. E. Brewster, 10 one poll tax re-
ceipt book, *8 SO; one road tax book,
$6 90; one index book, 75c. Total.
$l5 IS.
MIRA Miles
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

There being no further business,
the Police Jury then adjourneuti till
July p. 1903, al lOA. N.
= GEo. koEpr, JE., President.
W. Il. kENTzEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Succession Of ". L. Philips.

T'went, sixth judicial District Court OF
Louisiana, in and for Tire Parish 1t
TAmmaDy.
Whereas, Mrs. Louisa Philips, has
applied for appointment as admins
tratrix, OF the estate Of the late w. L.
Philips, deceased
Notice Is hereby given, to al whom 1t
may concern, to show cause, within
ten days from the first publication Of
this notice, II any they have Or can,
why the prayer Of partitioner should
not be granted.
By order Of. the court, this 18th day
of July. 1908.
80 ). H. r. WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

1OG6I S1,OZO VI
certify tue above to be true
aud correct statement Of all amounts
collected By me, from April |, 1903,
to Juue 80, 1903, inclusive,
T. Il. BREWSTER. ax-ColIector.
Sworn and subscribed before me this
18th day CT July, A. ID. 1903.
H. X. WARREN, Clerk of Court.
Annual statement of T. E Brewster,
for the year commencing July l, 1902,
and ending June 30, 1908:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Grand Total 325, 895, 20
l certify the above to be true and
correct statement amounts paid to the
Parish Treasurer for the year COM
mencing July l, 1902, and ending June
80, 1908, inclusive.
r. E. BREWSTER, Sheriff.
Sworn and subscribed before me this
18th day of July, 1903.
u. r. WARREN. Clerk Of Court
Statement OF L. f.. Brewster.
OF recapitulation, list Of deduction
claimed, and amounts collected for
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
Road Fund

Road Fund.
Balance on hand, April l, 1903, s,452 Oh
Reed from Sheriff, June 80, 229 Is
Total 1851 10
Warrants paid out
to date .....-.1, 800 IL
Balance on hand ,s71 II
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Respectfully submitted this 18th day
Of July, 1908.
ADOLPH FREDERICK,
Parish Treasurer.
On motion. duly seconded. the
above report was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Gentlemen We, your Finance Com
mittee, have examined the Treasurer's
books and lind them correct, to wit;
General Fund.
Balance on hand April l, 1908, ] IS
Reed from Sheriff June 80, 1895 63
Total $l,52s 06
Warrants paid GU. to da.e ...3l,527 So
Balance ON hand Is
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F. Julius Heintz, coroner, holding
inquest on the body of Eug. Murcay,
telegram, buggy hire and railroad fare,
$12 As.
Alex Growski, Eugene Badon, r.
Jaynes, r. L. Buchanan, J. Statsworth,
jurors on the above inquest, 90 90 each.
F. Julius Heintz. coroner, viewing
the body Of J. IL. Henly and railroad
fare, Sc 80.
F. Julius Heintz, coroner, viewing
body Of Allen Dodson and railroad fale
and burying the same, $18 20.
e. ]. Frederick, to supplies for jail
from Jan. 10, to July 2, as per itemized
bill. S34 As.
Gustavo Dupart, j. p. to six months
salary, for quarter ending June 80,
1908, $40 90.
Chas. Despony. clerk at November
1902. election, two days Sc 90.
DR.. c. 4. Williams, to four visits to
prisoners, - 90
DR.. G. r. Tolson, to visit to prisoner,
% 90,
J. G. Mizell. j. p, one yea, salay, I )
July 81, s12 SO.
L. L. Crow, Constable, salary for
quarter ending June 81, 1903, 20 40. \
j. Y. Grow, J. p, salary for quarter
ending June 30, 1903, 80 40.
W. G. kentzel, Secretary, salary to
June 30, advertising AID job printing.
as per tented bills, $40 rs.
The following warrants were issued
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ss,ssi 10

Total 1851 10 1861 Is
We also approved bills amounting to
81 ,14l Is.
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN A. TODD
JOHN SWANSON
H. @. PARKER,
Finance Committee.
On motion, duly seconded, the
above report was adopted and the
cancelled warrants we're destroyed
BY burning.
The following bills were read and
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The following reports were then
read:
SHERIFF'S REPORT.

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statement OF I. =. Brewster,
iax-Collector, tor the quarter end
ing June 80, 1908:
Parish Tax, 1925 O4.
Crimin., Find e1a 70 ,as. -.
Road Fnnd 1ss ze l.s. . o0A ~
cent com. 3 Is ' p ~ 20
School fund, 1873 Is, less 5 per
cent CON-, IL .l74 IS
'. nan. ocu unu, . -. =. W. less 0 per ;.
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