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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
MCNAMARAS
CONFESS
Acknowledge They Blew Up
Times and Iron Works.
One Sentenced for Life, One
for Fifteen Years.
Further Investigation Before
Federal Grand Jury.

Los Angeles, Dec. 5.-James Boyd
Mcnamara, 20, years old, and John
J. Mcnamara, "a, brothers, natives
of Cincinnati, to-day felt the strong
hand Of justice which they long had
sought to evade. James B. McNa-
mara YVES sentenced to imprison-
ment for life for murder committed
in dynamiting the Los Angeles
Times buildine and killing twenty
one persons, and his brother to fif-
teen years in the penitentiary for
blowing up the Llewellyn Iron
Works.
It was the retaliatory action Of
the law against these lawless meth
DDS which John ] Mcnamara, sec
retary and treasurer of the Interna
tional Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, pursued in
fighting employers who kept "open
shops"
Though the younger brother,
James B., informally presenting his
confession to the court to-day, de-
clared he intended no murder when
he placed sixteen sticks of dynamite
beneath the Times building on Oct.
i. 1910, John J. Mcnamara, recount
Ing tonight to his attorneys his
principles, broke down as he NUT
tered that he fought against great
odds in the best way he could. II
was the sequel to the court scene
earlier to-day when he received the
sentence in tears of abject surrender.
FEDERAL JURY NEXT.
A few hours after the sentences
were pronounced by Judge Bord-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
POLICE JURY.

Covington, La, Nov. IS, 1911.
WHEREAS, AS means of rapid
communication between the towns
of Slidell and HouItonville, includ-
ing Vaudeville, Lewisburg, Bon
Fouca and Bayou Lacombe is a
necessity and as W. J. Tracy, of
Cleveland, Ohio, has applied 20 the
Honorable Police Jury for the parish
of st. Tammany, La, to build a
street railroad over and on the pub
lie parish roads from the town of
Slidell, La, to Bon Fouca, through
Bon Fouca to Bayou Lacombe, La,
through that settlement thence over
the Bayou Lacombe roed to the cor
porate limitc CT the town of Mande-
vile, La, and beginning at the west
ern corporate limits of said town of
Vaudeville, La, thence over said
road to the settlement Of Lewisburg,
thence over public road through
Lewisburg to the public road run
ming in :. northerly ir,ction To the
road Known as the Vaudeville and
Madisonville read, in q westerly di-
rection to the settlement of Hou1-
tonville, La. and to such point
within such settlement as may be SO
agreed upon. The said w. J. Tracy,
heirs and assigns petition that this
right be given him for the full
period of 80 (ninety-nine) years
from date fixed by ordinance that
may be passed.
WHEREAS. As the said w. j..
Tracy, his heirs and assigns agree
that should such right to build and
operate a street railway for the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

yea: r. L. Aubert, e. Beaucoud-
ray, Leon Hebert Paul J. Lacroiy,
J. Louis Smith. And tn. following
voted nay: None. Aba:nt-M. P.
Planche. Carried.
F. G. MARRERO,
N. NJ. HEBERT, JR., Mayor.
The following ordinance levying
q 71a mills for general revenue pur-
pose and a mills tax, for the public
school house, upon all the taxable
property within the town Of Coving-
ton, was introduced by Leon Hebert
and the same was read in full as
follows.
ORDINANCE NO. 10.
An ordinance to provide revenue for
the town of Covington for the
year 1912, for the purpose Of pay
Ing The The STA ssatattA attAFXErgas 81 said town
for the said year 1919.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
mayor and town council of the town
of Covington. That " mills on the
dollar is hereby levied on all the
taxable property, taxable under the
laws of the State of Louisiana, sit
uated within the corporate limits of
the town of Covington, according to
the assessed value of said property
as shown on the assessment roll OF
the town of Covington for the year
1911 which assessment is now ON
file in the office of the secretary OF
the town council, for the purpose
of raising and providing sufficient
revenues to meet the statutory,
usual, necessary and ordinary charg-
es and obligations of the said town
of Covington, for the year 1912, as
shown by the budget for the year
1912, adopted by the said town
council.
Section 2. Be it further ordain-
ed, etc., That in addition. to the levy
Of the millage specified above, an ad-
1itional mill tax on the dollar is
hereby levied for the year 1911, on
Ill taxable property, taxable under
he laws of the State of Louisiana,
situated in the town of .Covington,
according to the assessed value of
laid property as shown by the as
;essment roll for the year 1911, as
! special tax incurred by the tax
,ayers at special election held for
he purpose of erecting q public
chool building in the town Of Gov
ngton, and that as said special tax
# 4 mills is collected the same be
urned over to the School Treasurer
or the purpose of paying the inter-
st and principal of the bonds au-
horized at said special election.
Section 8. Be it further ordained
tc., That the tax collector be and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS EN-
ANIMATION.

Public notice is hereby given that
an examination for teachers certifi-
Gates to teach in the public schools
will be held in the court house in
the town of CoVington, La, on the
21st. 22d and 23d of December,
1911.
All teachers now teaching in the
public schools of this parish, whose
certificates have expired. or will ex-
pire previous to the next regular ex-
animation, and those teachers who
are not now holding the required
certificate, are hereby specially noti-
fed that they must take this exam
nation. No excuse will be ac-
cepted.
Public notice is hereby further
given that after the dates of said
examination, under no consideration
or circumstances, will any teacher
be permitted to teach in the public
schools of this parish who is not a
bona fide holder OF a valid Teachers
Certificate.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER E.. LYON,
Supt. Of Public Education.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

period herein mentioned be granted
him, the said w. ". Tracy agrees
and binds himself, his heirs and as
signs to maintain and improve the
public roads over which such grant
may be operated onsand to build all
culverts, tressels, etc, necessary for
the said street rallroad for and dur
ing a period of fiftyyears from the
occupation of such roads or portion
of roads. The said W ]. Tracy his
heirs and assigns further agree to
build their road bed ii such a man
ner so as not to interfere or impede
the ordinary traffic OF pedestrians
or vehicles in the use Of roads, and
not to destroy, nor make impossible
any such roads granted. To begin
work within one year from date
hereof and to complete the building
within two years.
The said w. J. Tracy, his heirs or
assigns further agree to build and
equip said proposed street railroad
in the most modern and substantial
manner, and to use the latest appli-
ances in electricity as motor power,
and to carry passengers and freight
at the lowest possible rate consis-
tent with fair profit on investment
and to give full adequate service,
as may be required, and to erect
such stations as may be + recessary
for the welfare of the public.
Furthr, the said W. j. Tracy. his
heirs and assigns shall build and
equip and be responsible for any
and all costs and the said parish of
St. Tammany, La, shall not ba held
in any manner for any expense or
cost relating thereto.
Be it ordained by the police iury
of the parish of st. Tammanv Ia
in legal session convened tbot tha
said w. j. Tracy, his heirs and as
singns, be and are hereby granted
the right, power and suthorilv to
construct and operate streat rail
road for the full period OF sS9sInina-
ty-nine) years from datt hevoSs ana
in conformity of route, 1ndsfinss snd
other facts herein emb. died Il NJ
attached resolution, VIII ch
part Of this ordinance, and mi, So
that the maintenance a ID irnns -
ments of such described ubI;c
shall be full and Lawful Cons - 80
tion for the use of such 4ubIie ~ nda
by the said W. j. Tracy his aus s.s
and assigns, for the full period bsra .,
in mentioned. Provided the
w. j. Tracy builds and eauips w;ssaiu saiu
the prescribed two years herein WI ~
toned, the said street railroad 'en-
Moved by ]. J. Cusachs ana.
onded by j. w. Decker, tbat as
above ordinance with franchise sne
tached be granted. Carried. 80
The following report was ~
read:
GEO. KOEPP, JR., pra.
E. D. KENTZEL, Sec.
noY25-6t
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Subscribe for the Farmer now, get
ting the special rate per the coupon.
TO THE VOTERS OF ST. TAM
MANY PARISH.

Having been urged and solicited
by many of the best and loyal citi-
zens of the parish of st. Tammany
to become candidate for Assessor,
take this method of appealing to
the electorate Of the parish on be-
half of my candidacy and cordially
solicit your support and influence at
the primary election to be held on
January %, 1912.
II elected Assessor I shall retire
from my present business and devote
my best services to the needs Of the
people.
Property holders will receive equal
justice and courtesy, and the law ap-
plicable to the functions of my Office
will be strictly adhered to.
pledge myself to employ compe-
tent and efficient deputies, and to
carry out all the mandates of the law
relative to my official duties as Par
isll Assessor.
Trusting to merit and receive your
support on January %, 1912, l beg
to remain,
Yours very truly, B. LABAT.
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To this end some very valuable
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

ohD1lSfA1NSL 1No.
An ordinance levying an annual tax
upon all corporations, firms, per-
sons or individuals carrying on or
pursuing any trade, occupation,
business calling withing the limits
of the town of Coving5on.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and town council of the town
of Covingtcn; That license tax
is hereby levied for the year 1912
upon all corporations firms per-
sons Or individuals pursuing or car
rying on any trade, occupation, busi-
ness Or calling within the corporate
lir its of the town Of Coyington,
which is subjected to 6. State license.
Section 2. Be it further resolv-
ed, etc., That the amount of license
taxes shall be and the same is here
by fixed at the same amount as is
now levied and collected by the State
for the same kind of trade, occupa-
tion, business or calling, except, the
license tax for the sale at retail of
spirituous or Intoxicating liquors
for which, the license tax, shall be
as hereinafter fixed.
Section 3. Be it further ordain-
ed, ETC., That the license tax for
carrying On the business Of saloon,
or the retailing liquors liz less guam
titles than five gallons, is hereby fix
ed at the amount of five hundred
dollars.
That the license tax for carrying
on the business of selling at retail
beer or wine only, the license tax is
hereby fixed at the sum of two hun
dred and fifty dollars.
Section f. Be it further ordain-
ed, etc. That no license shall be
issued for longer period than one
year, and the license taxes as herein
evied and to be due the said town
u Covington, shall be due and col
ectable on the same day and date |
Is the license taxes due the State, |
Ind if not paid at said tine, the same /
hall become delinquent at the same |
lay and date rs the license taxes for |
he State become delinquent.
Section 5. It shall be the duty
II the tax collector to notify all Ii
ense tax payers when the said tax
s due by them, and when the same
hall become delinquent, and he
hall report all delinquents to the
own attorney, who is hereby en-
lowered to institute suit for the col
ection, and said delinquent license Z
axpayers shall be subject to all costs,
harges and interest as is fixed
" the laws of this State for delin-
|uent license tax payers.
Adopted at the regular meeting
Ield Novmber 21, 1911.
F. G. MARRERO,
N. M. HEBERT, JR., Mayor.
Secretary.
It was moved by r. L. Aubert,
econded by Leon Hcbert, that the
bove ordinance be adopted. Upon
Which motion the following voted y
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
PRES|DENT0N
SHERMANACT
His Third Annual Message
Confined TO It Only.
Defends Act as Interpreted
by the Supreme Court.
Declares It Effective in Dis
solution of Trusts.
Refers to Message of 1910
on Federal Incorporation.

Washington, Dec President
Taft's third annual message to Con-
gress, devoted exclusively to the
Sherman antitrust act and the trust
question in general, was read in
| Congress to-day.
The president defended the Sher-
man act as interpreted by the SUI
preme Court of the United States,
Indicated plainly his opposition to
tthe repeal or amendment OF this
fstatute, but suggested that Congress
pass Federal incorporation law and
supplemental legislation that would
describe and denounce methods OF
competition that are unfair.
To supervise corporations charter
ed under the Federal law, President
| Taft proposed the creation of an ex-
ecutive bureau, or commission, with
powers akin tothose of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Speaking OF the much-discusSed
ldissolution of the tobacco trust, the
president declared that, in his opin-
| ion, mot in the history of American
law has decree more effective for
| such a purpose been entered by a
court"
Portions of his message of Janu-
ary, 1910, proposing Federal incor-
noration, were referred to in this
message.
STATUTE IS NEGATIVE.
"I renew" continued the presi-
dent, "the recommendations of the
enactment of general law provid
ing for the voluntary formation of
corporations to engage in trade and
commerce among the states and for
eign nations. It is even more mani
fest now than it was then that the
|denunciation of conspiracies in re-
straint of trade should not and does
not mean the denial of organiza
tions large enough to be intrusted
with our Interstate or foreign trade
It has been made more clear l.ews1
than it was then that sas pttrs1X Q ft'4ss7 es77
atiye statute lika lksapJIsm TIN sneed s b. s,s.s- 5
|cific provisions for the building up
and regulation of legitimate nation
|al and foreign commerce"
The supplemental legislation the
president desires is explained in a
paragraph: .The attempt and pur-
pose to suppress a competitor by un-
|derselling him at price so unprofit-
able as to drive him out of business,
or the making of exclusive contracts
with customers under which they
are required to give up associations
with other manufacturers and num-
erous kindred methods for sitting
competition and effecting monopoly
should be described with sufficient
accuracy in criminal statute on the
one hand to enable the government
to shorten its task by prosecuting
single misdemeanors instead of an
entire conspiracy; and, on the other
hand, to serve the purpose of point
ing out more in detail to the busi-
ness community what must be
avoided
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

Hon. Jos. E. Ransde1l is not fam
Gus simply for his "On to Dixie"
speech, although that alone should
bring him very near to the hearts
of the people of Louisiana, but he
has won love and respect by the
cleanness of his character and the
closeness with which he sticks to
his ideal of his duty as man and
his obligations to the people. He
is man that cannot. fail to accom-
plish much for louisiana. because
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

he has the respect of all with whom
he comes in contact; because he has
the ability to do; because he will
not attempt to do anything for the
State that would not in justice de-
mand the cooperation of honest
men or that would bring shame to
the most sensitive of his constituents.
Mr.. Ransdell has made many
friends in this parish and will make
many more as he comes In personal
contact with the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

Every family has need Of a good
reliable iniment Fer sprains sore
ness, of the muscles and rheumatic
pains there is nothing better than
Chamberlain's Sold by all dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

well word went forth that subpoe-
mas would be issued for both Nc
Namaras to appear before a Federal
grand jury to divulge the details of
their dynamite conspiracies.
The United States government
will demand of them information
concerning interstate traficking in
dynamite, which is alleged to have
resulted in more than 100 explosions
at bridges and factories where labor
warfare was involved
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
PASSING Of BLUDGEON.

Los Angeles, Dec. 5stThe 5 case
is not yet closed. II believe that
never since the Civil War has the
United States passed through such
"a crisis as was involved in this tre-
mendous case. / believe that this
szsxxa tasss ssssx
mark the passing of the bludgeon,
the walking delegate and the dyna-
miter from the ranks of union labor
Ii this happens, as l am confident it
will. labor will have cleansed itself
and untold good will follow Dis
trict Attorney Fredericks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
Continued on page three.)
GRAND JURY.

Following is the list OF grand
jurors drawn Wednesday, Nov. 15,
to serve for the ensuing term
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09

Grand Jury drawn for six months
commencing at December term of
court, 1911.
A true copy.
H. R. WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS
On the Sunday School Lesson By
Rev. DIR. Linscott for the Inteina-
tional Press Bible Question Club
Danenhar IL 101

TN the Sunudy E1SLoO1 AOSooAA ~
Rev. DIR. Linscott for the Interna-
tional Press Bible Question Club. I
December II, 1911. #
Ezra teaches the law. Neh. viii.
Golden text-The law of the Lord
is perfect, converting the soul. rs
xix:7.
l. Verses 1-5-What can be
said for, or against, the churches in
the community uniting at least once
q year, in camp meeting, with no
other object but to quicken spiritual
life and get sinners converted?
2. Where was the great meeting
Of the Jews held, and what was the
object?
8. What answer would you make
to the statement that it is the duty
of the churches in the large centres
to have street meetings?
4. What results will surely fol-
low, when all the people are eager
to have the law of God read to them?
s. How long did the first meet
ing last?
6. There is a general demand
for short sermons; what is this sign
of. is it poor or uninteresting
preaching, or a growing lack OF
spirituality on the part of the preach
srs or people, or what?
Z. Verses 6-7-Which is the more
becoming and natural in public wor-
ship, and why, the hushed silence
which generally prevails with US, or
hearty and glad responses as in this
case?
s. II our public prayers were
more of the "and Ezra blessed the
Lord" type, out of jubilant hearts;
how long would it take to get the
people to respond as these worship
ers did?
9. Ezra had at least fourteen
helpers, besides the Levites, to as
sist him in explaining the law, each
no doubt having a class to himself;
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
& seaSaeaSaG7g agSSaGaSagz
INTERNATIONAL .|NSPAPER
BIBLEsTUDY CLUB QUESTIONS
Copyrighted by Rev. D.s Linscott D. D.
PRIVILEGE OF USE PURCHASED BY THE ST TAMMANY FARMER

what resemblance is this to modern
Bible Glasses?
10. Why is it that there is not
the same realized obligation resting
upon church members to attend clas-
ses where the Bible Is studied, as to
attend the regular church service?
IL. Is our present method of ora
torical and textual preaching sue
cess as teaching agency? Give
your reasons.
IL. Verse 8-What agency, 9TH
er than the Bible School, Is there in
the Christian church of which 1t can
be said, $50 they read the book. -.
and caused them to understand the
reading?"
13. Verses 9-11-What made the
people weep so much?
IA. Why have sinners a reason
to weep, when the word of God is
brought home to them?
Is. When we, by the grace of
God. have put ourselves In harmony
with Gods law, is it right for us to
weep over our past sins?
16. Why is 1t a duty, as well as
privilege, for us to rejoice and be
glad?
H.. Is it still right for us, and
why, to hold feasts and banquets,
anu SCG JOy OuC VI CatAuS 0llO uL2uhe
ing? This is one of the questions
that may be answered in writing by
members of the club.)
18. Verse 12-What provision is
being made to-day for feeding and
clothing the poor?
10. Verses 13-18-Is preaching
or singing, or praying or study of the
bible, in tents occasionally, likely to
be more effectual than under usual
circumstances?
20. Should 1t. or not, and why,
be the aim to have every religious
meeting produce "very great glad
ness?"
Lesson for Sunday, December "a,
1911, Malachi Rebuking and Encour-
aging Judah. Nal. iii:1-iv-3.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-12-09
CONTINUED on page four.)
TOWN COUNCIL.
ORDINANCE NO. 9.

ORDINANCE NO. 9.
An ordinance levying an annual tax
upon all corporations, firms, per-
sons or individuals carrying on or
pursuing any trade, occupation,
business calling wit hing the limits
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-04-18
BUSINESS DEAL
IS ALL IN AIR
Delays Over Federal Building
Blocks Bishop Estate
Property.

Delay in settling the troublesome
question of the Federal building site
has kept at least one important bust
ness deal w in the air and II bids
fair TO remain in air indefinitely. This
Is the disposition of the Bishop Estate
property on Bishop and King streets.
w. o. Smith, one of the estate trus-
tees, said yesterday that while sever
al propositions have been received by
the trustees of sale, lease or other
wise, the entire matter Is unsettled
on account of the uncertainty as to
the Federal building.
We have had plans presented for
leasing part or all, or for selling
part or the whole and have also con-
sidered holding 1t for the estate, but
nothing definite has been reached"
says Mr.. Smith. However, / do not
mean TO say that there will be no aC-
ton taken until the Federal matter
is finished. But the disposal of this
property will probably not be decided
upon for some time TO come