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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
UNDER THE NEW LAW.

While it is evident that the Shattuck law
is not to be enforced in some locations in
strict conformity with the intention Of its
trainers, it is also evident, though in opera
ton but short time, that especially in the
larger cities it will materially reduce the
sale Of liquor. The law, as interpreted by
the attorneys in the various districts, leaves
a wide margin of difference in the proper
ton of saloons that go out of business in
different localities, some attorneys going SO
far as to declare the law inapplicable to
those already engaged in the business SO far
as the-300 feet provision was concerned, and
probably more will remain in the business
than was anticipated, while Mr.. Shattuck S
assertion that his understanding of the law
is that measurement should be made along
the street front may aid in removing an
other bone of contention; but the doing away
with music, dance halls and other attrac-
tons that filled many places with young
men has reduced the sales in ratio out of
proportion to those discontinuing the bust
ness; yet it is probable that court decisions
and competition will still further reduce the
number Of saloons.
But on the principal that half loaf is
better than none, strict compliance with the
law is the best course to be pursued, for if
the Shattuck law fails to accomplish it's OBJ
ject it will be amended and made more
strict or there will again be an attempt to
force State prohibition. There would prob
ably have been no Shattuck law to-day if
there had been strict observance of the
liquor laws. The selling of liquor to minors
and the nonobservance of the Sunday law
was the prime cause of the fight against
saloons, and failure to enforce the Shat
tuck law will renew the fight to certainty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
Vaudeville Notes

Miss Amelia Simeon spent the past week in New
Orleans.
Mr.. w. T. Newman has returned from Hot Springs
Arkansas where he has been for the past month
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Givens, of Weson, Miss, spent the
week end with Mr.. Given's parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Owens.
Mrs. F. Ribava has returned home from New Or
leans where she has been the past fortnight, the
guest of her laughter Mrs T. R. Simpson.
Vaudeville, entitled s'City of Venice. The lecture
will be illustrated by series Of views of the Italian
City, Saturday, January 3d. 1909 under the auspices
of the Kings Daughters Circle of Vaudeville Re-
freshments will also be served.
The Vaudeville Improvement Association held their
meeting Wednesday night, January 6, 1909. At the
meeting DR.. Fisher and several others suggested
that seperate fund be started for the improvement
of the beach. 1t was splendid idea and will be a
great benefit to the town, and no doubt everybody
in Vaudeville will apprye of it.
Mr. Neuhauser and family, of New Ooleans, spent
the past week in Vaudeville.
Post Master Tucker, of New Orleans, was caller
here the past week.
Mr.. G.. A. David left Tuesday for New Orleans,
where he will remain for few days.
Mr.. Crozat, Mrs. Laffarenderie and daughter, OF
New Orleans spent Sunday in Vaudeville.
Mrs. W. Shells spent few days in New Orleans
the past week, the guest of her mother.
Mrs. Dyer was one of the visitors to the Crescent
City during the week
Mr.. Leonval and Mrs. Fred Hardy, of Covington
spent Tuesday in Vaudeville.
The Mothers Club have changed their name to tht
Cooperative Leagne of the Vaudeville Public School
Mrs. AlonZo Givens returned Sunday from New
Orleans where she has been for a fortnight.
Mrs. Colombo and daughter left Tuesday for New
Orleans for few days stay
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
NOT ALL IN THE RACE TRACK.

New Orleans is evidently suffering from
the loss OF that patronage that usually fol-
lows the races. At the time the Locke bill
was before the House it was claimed by its
supporters that the races took as much
money out of the city as they brought in,
and that the money squandered on the track
would be diverted to legitimate trade chan
nels, perform a much better service and
stay at home. While at this time such does
not appear to be the case, there are other
causes than the Locke BILL We are inclined
to believe the Picayune takes sensible
view when it points to the commercial OPP
portunities of the city. A sporting city may
reap large benefits temporarily, but it even
tually goes the limit. Intolerable abuses
call forth public contamination; the class
of people who are gathered together under
such conditions are injudicious and near
sighted; the law steps in and they move on
to more congenial surroundings. 1t has been
the history of all cities in this country which
have attempted it.
New Orleans is too great city to suffer
more than temporary damage from such a
cause The true solution lies in the building
up of. her commercial interests, the estab-
lishment of factories and an energetic de-
velopment Of business enterprises.
The Picayune publishes very interesting
editorial in last Tuesdays issue, quoting an
article by David T. Day of the United States
Geological Survey showing why New Or
leans should be the world S greatest chemi-
cal producer" The article is too long to
reproduce, but it shows that there is no
known locality in the world where the
natural resources are so combined as to
make possible the production of sulphuric
acid, soda, caustic soda and similar products
at lower cost than any place on earth. J."
It is remarkable, in view Of this fact.
that capital has not been invested in the
enterprise, and with the wide publicity that
is being given the matter it will probably be
brought to the attention of some one who
will profit by the opportunity. Would not
such venture be more profitable and bring
more happiness than an attempt to make
New Orleans the Paris of America -?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
MadiSOnYille Items.

SIdel. ~kRe Ne'sAs-NAf
Miss Louise Raford is on visit Dale stanga
Miss Louise Ouiber visiting Crescent
Mrs Roland Whitney children
MT and Mrs ontane and Mr. Mat Morgan Covngton
Year day here and were the guests Mrs M Morgan
Leblanc
Orleans N. = osAPA' =
and is ready to again. - M A $500
hv
arrival of bouncing - ~ 0FA 7SS
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until further = ~ "a t"o "0Aie - :"
MIS- W Barton wishes to thank those who kindly saving
is with regret the friends of Fo+ba p,.o;aas ns
the return Of Father Pacide Zone pastor will result
Born, to Mrs. Mark
reception winch held
WIN molly netoe Wi
VINO danced beneath the
think hostess oe1ols GUESTS
Miss Adele p are giving some very pretty
will return to her home Orleans = ue pasca seno
RED CARNATI0N
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
0ammanrn farlner.
Saturday, January 8, 1909.
SANITARY MEASURES.

In the council proceeding will be found a
communication from the Board of Health
making recommendations that should be
promptly carried out.
When unfortunately case of contagious
disease makes it's appearance it is talked of
IN whispers until it grows into alarming
numbers, when the whispers break into loud
talk that reaches the ears of the Board or
some citizen or physician who recognizes the
narm that is about to be done and causes
an investigation and an official report to be
published. Such was the result of the sin
gle case of diptheria and had it not been
thus squelched the alarming reports would
have soon emptied the schools of every pupil.
But in order to handle contagious diseases
and prevent their spread we must have sani-
tary conditions. While we have been able
to keep remarkably free from such diseases
through our advantages of climate and
healthfulness, it must be remembered that
we are no longer a secluded town and that
commerce and travel render us liable to be
brought in contact with disease at any mo-
ment. We must look to our Board of Health
for those precautionary measures that will
protect us; but unless we obey their instruc-
tons and assist them in their endeavors they
will be powerless and their knowledge will
be Of no benefit It is safer that their or
ders be enforced by ordinance, and the town
authorities should compel observance of
those ordinances without fear or favor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
A PROSPECT FOR GOOD ROADS,

Of all things desirable for the parish of
st. Tammany we can think of nothing that
would be Of greater benefit or whose bless
ings would be more generally distributed
among the people than a system of good
roads. It is not through lack of appreciation
of this fact, nor lack of effort on the part of
our Police Jury to devise some means of &C
.complishing it, that has allowed year after
year to pass without any solution of the
problem and with comparativly slight i'm
provement in the roads, The question is a
very difficult one to handle with the laws
governing the working of roads and the
limited power of the Jury for raising funds
for this purpose The road fund has never
been sufficient for general improvement of
the roads throughout the parish, and the
fact that each member is responsible to the
constituents of his ward for the condition of
their roads has made it impossible to con-
solidate the fund for the specific purpose of
building any particular road to the detri-
ment of other roads. Could this have been
accomplished the expense of constant re-
pairs and repetition of work might have
been avoided, with ultimately good roads
and saving to the parish. But the ques-
ton of who should enjoy the first fruits of
this Improvement and who the last was a
sufficient barrier to obstruct the passage of
any such measure.
With a view to giving out the work by
roads was made, with grades and levels and
specifications and bids were advertised for,
but those received were so far in excess of
the means of the parish that all were thrown
out. This was discouraging, and the low
state of the parish funds, which had been
exhausted by the frequent repairs made
necessary by previous season of very bad
weather, prevented further action being
taken in the matter until the last meeting
of the Jury, when a proposition was made
by Mr.. F. T. L. Tynes, of Libery, Miss, to
take contract to keep the roads in condi-
ton for period of four years for $3.50 per
mile. This seems to be the best opportunity
that has been presented to have the roads
properly worked, and the matter will come
up at the meeting of the Jury next Tuesday
when Mr.. Tynes will be present. Mr.. Tynes
ia an experienced road-worker who can give
bond for faithful performance of his duty,
and in all probability some arrangement will
be made with him.
We have been very fortunate, as far as
the roads are concerned, in having laterly
had a season of very dry weather which
has prevented the roads from getting as
badly out of order as they otherwise would
have been, and it will be very fortunate if
the work can be begun without delay.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16
is 1T REASONABLE TO BELIEVE 1T?

The President has always been an advocate
of the strenuous life, and in exemplifcation
of his teaching it may be said that the latter
days Of his term of office bid fair to be
strenuous to the fullest Yet in his single
handed battle against the House and the
Senate it would not be safe to believe that
he is so lacking in judgment as to sacrifice
himself to his enemies by futile misrepre-
sentation of facts through careless unpre-
paredness to substantiate his charges
Whatever may be said of the advisability
of his course as matter of policy, it will
hardly be claimed when all is sifted to the
bottom that he had not good grounds to be-
lieve that he was performing his duty as
chief executive of the people, and while
most people will doubt the expediency of
placing within the power of one man the
espionage of all, yet there should be some
method of detecting criminal acts of public
officials in the course of their public duties,
as well as of the private citizen.
After being rebuked and called upon to
make good his charges, he furnished to the
committee in charge of the investigation
such information as he possessed. It is I'M
fortunate that man of such fair reputation
as Senator Hllman should have placed him
self in position of suspicion, and it is to be
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Hood returned from
their wedding trip Wednesday a. m. anc
are at home at 1920 Louisiana Ave.
The friends of Mrs. John Emmerson,
daughter of Mrs. E. J. Ellis, are pleased tc
hear of her recovery from her late serious
illness, the friends of both ladies are hoping
to welcome them to Covington again.
Mr.. j. R. Cooke returned Tuesday from
a weeks visit to New Orleans.
Mrs. Ulisse Dugas, of Lafouche, is the
guest of her sister, Mr.. J. J. Dugas.
The Matron's Euchre Club met at the resi-
dence of Mrs. A. Smith. Mrs. Hardy
Smith won the first prize, beautiful hand
braided shirt waist; the second, pretty
hand embroidered center piece, was won by
Mrs. Louis Morgan. Mrs. Neil Sweeney
captured the consolation. Mrs Fl. T. G..
Weaver will entertain the club next week.
Mr. Ferd Stern was a Covington visitor
Sunday.
The launch party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
E. ]. Tracy on Sunday afternoon was much
enjoyed by all participating. Mr.. and Mrs.
C.. Loop, Mr.. and Mrs F. Heintz, Messrs.
R. Badon, J. Smith, D. Weaver, Masters.
H. Weaver and A. Tracy, being their guests.
Mrs. Daisy Joor has returned to Coving-
ton, after quite visit to New Orleans.
DR.. Geo. Tolson has return to Covington,
much pleased with his trip to the Conven-
tion Dr. Tolson was honored by Gov.
Sanders by being appointed from this place
to represent it.
Mr.. J. L. Watkins returned from his two
weeks hunt in Terrebonne parish last Mon
day. While he was not fortunate enough
to get deer, he reports ducks and birds
plentiful and had a good time
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16

hoped that thorough investigation will
clear him of all suspicion; but on the other
hand, it is hardly probable that man Of
the penetration and acuteness of Mr.. Roose-
welt would be idiotic enough not to read
failure in any spiteful, malevolent or unsus-
tanned accusations; and the charge that he
is actuated by a spirit of revengefulness in
retaliation for Senator Tillman's opposition
will hardly stand.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16

The Covington Journal, an evening daily,
owned and managed by c. A. Loop, of the
Coyington News, with w. G. Evans, our
former school superintendent, as editor, and
Mrs 3. Wales, society editor of the Cow
acton News, as society editor, made its
how s,rS to the public Monday evening. It is a
ava-colrn1n, four-page paper, and is the first
s.. at the establishment of a daily in
rovinrton. 1t is non-political
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16

The conviction of six of the Reelfoot night
riders of murder with the penalty of hang
inc. and the sentence of two to the peniten-
tiary for twenty years, will give feeling
of security to the people of Tennessee and a
confidence in the protection of the law. 1t
time. when Court has to be held under an
armed guard and witnesses sit trembling
and in fear, to call halt
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-16

Mr.. C. A, David, the newly elected presi-
dent of the School Board, is resident of
Vaudeville and member from the Fourth
Ward, and is we'll and favorably known in
the parish He is a man of character, energy
and ability and will make fitting presiding
member at the deliberations of the Board.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

A Bismarck dispatch says, The
state board of railroad eQmmbsion-
ers has ordered restored the freight
rate in effect prior to Jan. l, 1909.
For many years the freight rates
on small shipments of goods in North
Dakota were charged for at actual
weight, at the rate per hundred lbs.
of the class to which the goods be-
longed and the minimum for each
shipment was rs cents. .
On Jan. l, the railroads put new
rate into effect in this state, making
the minimum charge on shipments
of less than 100 pounds the same as
if the package weighed 100 pounds.
The new rates caused much dissat-
isfaction among jobbers, merchants
and shippers generally, for the rea-
son that the carrying charges in
many instances was more than cost
of the goods. Numerous complaints
were filed with the railroad commits
sioners, who called public meeting
March 10, at which time the question
was discussed by Representatives Of
the shippers and railway commission
erS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Small Boy Starts Fire

A little boy of Rev. Ballinger,
some five miles east of Charlson,
seen a fire some distance to the
northwest on last Tuesday, and be-
ing afraid that it should in short
time reach their place. He resolved
to start back a fire and was unfor-
tunate to have it come in the direc-
ton of their buildings on the farm,
setting fire to the barn, which was
totally destroyed. Fortunately
there happened to be number of
people near by, being that it was
near the cemetery, and a funeral
was there, most of them coming to
aid, and the fire was put out. The
dwelling house was close by and
could not have escaped the flames
had help not been so convenient
Charlson Journal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
The Bartings
h Arrive

Mr.. and, Mrs. II. p. Barting aud
daughter, arrived yesterday from
Chicago, and will make Minot their
future home. Mr.. Bartling 4 is the
banker who is opening the real
estate and loan business in the
basement of the Samuelson block fo1
the Illinois Land and Loan Co. with
which he is cOnnecied. He has a
line on a large number of moneyed
farmers from the rich farming dis
tricts of Illinois, who will come to
North Dakota within short time
to invest their surplus cash in North
Dakota dirt.
The Bartlings are most excellent
people and will be welcomed in
Minot society. O.,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Sasls Asssa aaa VA CassAt

II A. Peterson farmer residing
near Noonan had one of his best
farm horses stolen late Sunday even
ing, and the fact was learned early
Monday morning when he went to
the barn to feed his stock. Mr.
Peterson Immediately went to Noon
an and notified deputy sheriff Led
ahl. A warrant was issued for the
arrest of Alfred Little on suspicion,
as he had been working for Peter
son few days previous and on ac-
count of some alteration was dis
charged. 49,.
The deputy sheriff and Peterson
went out to the homestead of Lit
ties brother which is about twelve
miles south Of Noonan and the miss
ing horse was found in the barn.
The house was locked, but Ledahl
and Peterson were not satisfied that
no one was at home, so broke down
the barrier door and on investiga-
ton Of the interior found the guilty
party in the cellar who proved to
be the person the warrant was is
sued for.
The prisoner was taken to- Noon
an and given a preliminary hearing
before Justice Pierce, and was
bound over to the district court I'M
der $500; which will probably be
furnished by his brother.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

Geo. w. Swords, Receiver of the
Minot National Bank, is. preparing to
pay the depositors another dividend
and is now engaged in writing out
the checks. Mr.. Swords has already
paid seventy-five per cent, and the
fifteen per cent will will make a
total of ninety per cent paid. Mr..
Swords intimates that the other ten
per cent will be forthcoming in a
short time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
More About Poe


Williston, n. D, May 14--Win T,
roe, former city auditor, who was
held on an embezzlement charge to
the district court by Judge Goss
sitting as committing magistrate, was
arrested again this morning on a
charge of embezzling county funds
while acting as justice of the peace.
Before his departure for Minot last
night, Judge Goss appointed Aaron j.
Bessie as special prosecutor with in
structions to proceed without delay
and Investigate the treasurer's books
and ascertain if Poe had reported the
funds collected. This particular case
deals with two men named Collins
who paid fines and costs amounting
to 1929. Poe waived examination.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
VIII Pay 500
For Water

The matter Of street sprinkliss
has been amicably settled between
the city and the owner of the wagon,
John P. Shields. Mr.. Shields has
agreed to pay 500 for the season
to the city for water, and will
sprinkle the crossings, and in front
Of the vacant lots He states however
that it will be necessary for him to
ask the property owners more for
the sprinkling. 81
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

This is good one, on our old
friend Dan Conan, ST., of Burling-
ton, N. D., and what's more it is
true. Last Saturday Dan visited the
Independent Office and advertised a
couple of horses that he had taken
up. A letter received a couple of
days later informed the Independent
that it would be unnecessary to ad-
vertise the horses, because the own
err had been found, and since then
we have learned further that the
horses belonged to Dan himself.
They were couple of horses that
had been bought recently, and he
didn't actually know his own proper
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Damages From the City

Mrs. Serena Jensen, who was in
jured at the corner of Main and
First streets on the evening of May
ID, asks damages of $3.50 from the
city. She claims that the plank
which had been placed between the
crossing and the walk had become
loosened, causing her to catch her
foot and fall, sustaining sprained
ankle. The matter has been refer
red to the city attorney.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Prof. Ladd, state pure

Prof. Ladd, state pure food con-
missioner, has applied to the, atter-
ney general for his opinion AZ to
the storing of meats, particularly in
regard to fish and fowls. Pref.
Ladd made the following comment,
which indicates the trend of his
ideas: II believe that the practice
of storing fish and fowls without
drawing them, is quite common
throughout the state, and if my ePin-
ion is upheld by the attorney general
the practice must be stopped"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
WillistOn Editor Sued.

Suit for damages in the SUM Of
81 900 has been started against John
A. Corbett, editor of the Willistsa
Graphic. The action was com0eac
ed by Gorlsey of Geneseo, this state.
It seems that last July the Graphic
printed a story of Gorlsey being mix
ed up in bad deal on the race track
which Gorlsey claims is libel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

J. L. Ryan, the popular little Com
mercial club man, has a good claim
out near Charlson, Mckenzie coun-
ty, which he is improving in a man.
ner that might we'll be initiated. He
has a neat country residence, paint
ed good old Irish green, and sent
out a pail of single stain to set it
off right
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Dog Catcher

A dog catcher will begin opera.
tons in Minot in few days. All
dogs not properly tagged will be TAX
en- in tow, kept days and if the own
er does not call, will be put to
death. Last year large number
of dogs were killed, but the species
has not run out by ANY means.