St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-08-26

hour earlier the rain had poured
down In torrents. The sky, though,
had assumed a smiling aspect and
/ only a few errant sable clouds scud-
/ ded before the stiff breeze across the
blue face of the Armament, and the
/ mellow sun flooded the earth with
/ It's golden rays.
Chairman Lavelle opened the
meeting by briefly stating the OBJ
1ects, and after commenting upon
the evident enthusiasm he introduced
/ Maryor Hartman. Mayor Hartman
regretted the rain, but the presence
! of 80 many people In the face OF
unfavorable weather conditions he
took as a very good sign.
I'VE mean business, said the
mayor, with emphasis, "and when
we mean business we are going to
accomplish the end we seek.
/ Mr. Hartman expressed satisfac-
ton at having Mayor Behrman, OF
New Orleans, at the meeting, and
very eloquently voiced the official
welcome to the distinguished guest.
AT the mention Of Mayor Behrman's 8
name the crowd vented q great
cheer, which assumed the proper
| tiongsof an ovation when Mr.. Behr-
man arose to- bow his than 10
Mr. LavelIe Introduced as the
master OF ceremonies Mr.. Margan,
the district attorney, and one of the
leading men of the parish. Mr..
| MOI gan's selection was happy
choice, for the gentleman was thor
oughly alive to the demands of his
trying office, and had the right thing
! t., say at the right time. Mr.. Morgan
+, thanked the New Orleans papers for
! the support they were giving the
/ bridge project and commended
! Mayor Behrman for his cooperation.
"If this project is carried throu,'
cried Mr.. Margon, 1T will annex to
! the great city which nestles there
on the south side of the lake, Mande-
Vile, one of the healthiest spots in
| all the country. 1t Is our aim to
/ become a part of that great city,
and if the bridge is built our desire
will be attained. New Orleans needs
us just as we need New Orleans,
and now let us get together and
build the bridge, for the bridge will
add to our general prosperity. We
have been too long exiled from New
Orleans, and now we want to get
closer to her, and, with everybody
helping, the bridge is an assured
fact, Notwithstanding what the pes
sirists say"
Mr. Morgan told several fitting
stories and put the crowd In good
humor, after which he introduced
Mayor Behrman. Mr.. Margan said
that his honor needed no introduc-
ton, as he is appreciated as much
in st. Tammany as he is in his own
| parish. The band played Dixie
and Mayor Behrman received an
other ovation.
81 did not come with any set
speech" said the mayor, because
it was only at the last minute that
| was able to cancel my engage
Llents and join our delegation on
the visit to this most delightful little
city, l am glad to be here to add
my voice to yours, and to give you
nis' help in this project. 1t is a
stupendous project, and it requires
all the brains that we can give it.,
and We must all stand together We
can accomplish the bridge if we do
|
operate all of us, to the very best
of our ability
1 ''If the people of St. Tammany
and Orleans parishes want anything,
that thing is bound to come to pass,
for we have the right sort of energy
here to work with. The agitation on
the bridge question has already re-
suited in one thing-it has adver-
tlsed Vaudeville as it was never
advertised before, and good is bound
to come from that advertisement.
When we get the bridge we must
ge, it on plans that will enable us
to dictate terms and policies. If
We do not exert this safeguard, and
allow instead corporations to gain
control, our efforts have gone for
raught.
The plan is feasible, and the onIy
t'lng needed now is the sinews of
war. BY sinews of war I mean
money; but when we can demon
s'rate that the project is going to
pay. We'll get all the money we
need. We of New Orleans want to
get closer to you. and want YOU to
get closer to u.s.
My people bid me say to you that
Trey have no plan for the building
OF the bridge, but that thag are with
you and are willing to help you.
They bid me say to you that when
you have feasible plan they will
be behind you to help you to their
utmost"
Mr.. Layelle read the following
Telegram from Congressman Wick
life to Mayor Hartman:
congratulations to you and to
the people of st. fFammany on their
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