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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

They had grievance to air and were
victorious. The matter of the pre-
serving of shade trees was the rea-
son for the ladies being in attend
ance, for at the present time the side
walk contractors are forced to cut
a few trees in carrying out their con-
tracts according to specifications.
Monday afternoon the contractors
were in readiness to remove large
tree on Thomas street which OBJ
structed the laying of sidewalks ten
feet wide. However, before the
workmen. had begun removing the
tree a storm of protest was entered
pending settlement of the matter the
tree was unmolested and the matter
brought to the attention of the city
council.
Mayor Wilson and the entire coun-
Gil were unanimous in approval of
having the tree removed but in def
erence to the wishes of the ladies
consented to let the old OAK :tand
and instead of having the contractors
put down a ten-foCt walk, only
fcur-foot walk will be constructed.
T. S. Baltzell rendered the city
the lots on the corner of Cypress
street and Morris avenue to be uti-
lized for the site of a city hall. Mr..
Baltzell asked a consideration OF
$500 which is considered reason
able.
o. F. Donaldson was granted a
permit to erect brick store house
on Cypress avenue, and T. w. Cate
a permit to erect frame dwelling
On Morris avenue.
The fire committee was instructed
to purchase five hundred feet of fire
hose.
On motion of Alderman Little, the
services of Charles Johnson at $3.50
per day is to be dispensed with and
in his stead the street commissioner
is to employ help at not less than
fifteen cents per hour.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Following is the program of the
teachers institute to be held at Sill
dell, February 10, 1912:
Roll authorizations:
Model recitation-Miss Myra Mel
ancon.
Discussion of model recitation
Miss Fredericks and Miss Hart.
The teacher and the school-Miss
Jay and Mr.. Barnes.
Recess.
Local problems-all. Question
box.
Noon intermission.
Vocational education-Mr. Miller,
Miss Arnold and Mrs. Cowart.
Debate: Resolved, That the use
of textbooks in elementary schools
can not be safely abolished AT
firmative-Mr. Nealy, Miss Chumn,
Miss Travis, Miss Cass and Miss
Turner. Negative-Misses Woods,
Flowers, Stockett, Dixon and Craw-
ford.
Superintendents critiQue.
Assignment and adjournment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
SL|DELL Department,
News Gathered by Correspondent Social Events Etc

will be needed in this instance not
less than 500 square feet of floor
space. Good light and location not
too far from business center, and
within 80 rods of railroad depot, are
points for general consideration.
Blank propositions and spccifica-
lions may be obtained from che post
master. The form of lease may be
examined at the postoffice. Dia-
grams of the rooms offered should be
submitted, showing dimensions, win
dcws, etc.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals.
F. NJ. HAMILTON. 4
P. o. Inspector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
HAMMOND.
Cold Snap Proves Good for Straw
berry Growers.

Hammond, La, Feb. 7.-Burglars
entered the Brooks Hardware Com
pany's store some time last night,
and made a successful raid in the
firearms and cutlery department.
Three shotguns, rifle and number
of knives were taken. The entrance
was affected through the front door,
in Thomas street.
The strawberry men In this sec
ton are rejoicing over the present
cold snap. The berries had begun
to bloom, and with few more days
of warm weather, would have been
susceptible to late frost. The pres
ent cold weather is holding them
we'll in check, and the indications
are that the truckmen will not be
handicapped as they were last spring.
On every crate of berries that leaves
this place, will be placed label
bearing the inscription, Grown in
Tangipahoa parish" The labels will
be furnished, this year, by the Pro
gressive Union, and will be generous
" distributed througout the parish.
A number of residents have been
notified by the Board Of Health OF
violations Of the sanitary code. the
new sanitary ordinance will 90 into
effect on April /, and at meeting
of the board last night, an advertise
ment was placed for bids to carry
out the necessary work. A form OF
cesspool was adopted as the standard
for Hammond, and blue prints were
ordered furnished all requiring same.
The regular meeting of the city
council was held Tuesday night. all
members being present except Clerk
James B. Adams who was detained in
New Orleans. E. Richardson acted
as clerk. Quite q large number Of
ladies were present 1t the meeting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
OAHILL DIDN'T BITE.
Has Thief Arrested After He Had
Stolen Harness.

Has Thief Arrested After He Had
Stolen Harness.
New Orleans, La, Feb. 8, 1912.
John Kelley, alias "Evens," was
arrested Thursday morning charged
with getting goods by false pretenses,
a set of harness from Mr. John Ca
hill, saddler, 1918 Julia street. Kel-
ley confessed.
On Wednesday Kelley telephoned
TO the saddlery shop that he was Bob
Marshall, the boss drayman, and that
he would send a man over for set
of harness which he wanted charged
to his account.
Kelley got the harness and sold
it and then telephoned again that ne
was Mr.. Marshall and needed 81 cash
to pay immediate freight charges.
Mr.. Cahill didn't bite so when Kelley
came for the money he was taken
to Jail.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
FRANKLINTON.
Voters Totaling 800 Ask Election ON
Whisky Question.

Franklinton La, Feb. 8.-A Pc
tition was presented to the police
jury to-day asking that body to order
an election on the whiskey question.
About 500 signatures were on the Pc
tition. Action was deferred until the
next meeting, which will be March
4. Washington parish voted in favor
of prohibition in the seventies and
since then no election has been held
on the question. The police jury is
in favor of prohibition, and it is very
likely that no election will be or
dered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

Mr.. Edgar Dubeurg spent the
week end in Vaudeville, the guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emile
Dubourg.
Miss Eugene Faciane spent a few
days in Bonfouca this weey, the guest
of Mrs. V. Galatis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reddick will leave
soon for Florida where they will
make their home for the future.
Mrs. Sallie WEIGH and niece, Miss
Smith of st. Tammany, were WISH
tors here Thursday.
Several parties from Slidell at
tended the meeting of the Louisi-
ana Grand Lodge of Masons in New
Orleans.
Miss EVE Mcdaniel of Taylors-
vile, Miss, who is visiting her sister
at South Point spent Monday here,
the guest of Mrs. NJ. Mcdaniel.
Mr.. A. Masman of New Orleans
was here Tuesday.
a visitor here Monday. Mr.. Ray
comes to Slidell frequently.
Miss Hamilton of New Orleans,
spent Sunday here, the guest of her
niece, Mrs. Leslie Crow
Mr.. w. F. Caraway of Picayune
was here Sunday.
Mrs. G. c. Minturn and little son
visited New Orleans Friday.
Mr.. w. E. Cause has returned
from several days visiting in Ham
mond, the guest of Mr.. ]. p. Dow
|ney.
Mrs. Ed Schinnie and son, Ed
ward. left for New Orleans Thursday
morning. Mr.. Ed Schinnie, ST., and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Levy of Pearl
River will go in Sunday. They are
going to New Orleans to attend the
twenty-fifth anniversary of Mrs.
Schinnie's sisters marriage to Mr..
Steffen. Mrs. Steffen was formerly q
Miss DER. Sunday is also Mrs.
Schinnie's birthday, so it will be a
double celebration. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steffen will have dinner for the
family and guests from Slidell which
will be followed by a reception Sun
day night. All of their friends and
relatives will be there, and that is
quite a number. The parlor will be
very tastefully decorated, among
other things. being a "cozy corner"
with an arch over it and a white
wedding bell in the center where
the bride and groom of twenty-five
years ago will receive their guests
and congratulations. We wish them
many more happy anniversaries of
their wedding day.
Mrs. Schinnie will remain in New
Orleans for the Carnival, being the
guest of her sister Mrs. Steffen, and
her daughter Mrs. Jim Robertson.
Mr.. Dave Gourley, Misses Zulma
and Estelle Faciane apd Mrs. Eugene
Faciane, ST., made an automobile
trip to Bonfouca and Pearl River re-
Gently.
Rev A. Finch, former pastor Of
the Baptist Church of this place, was
here this week shaking hands with
his friends. All were glad to well
come him back again, if only for a
short visit.
DIED-Dr. L. A. Hooper of Nc
Comb City, age thirty-three years,
son of Prof. Charles Hooper of Sill
dell. He leaves a widow and one
small child. The funeral took place
in Robertson, Miss. Sunday. Prof.
Hooper of this city attending. We
extend our sympathy to the family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
Superintendents critiQue.
Assignment and adjournment.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The undersigned will receive prop
ositions up to and including Feb. 10,
1912, for the furnishing Of suitable
premises for postoface purposes at
slidell, La, under lease for five
Or ten years. from June 1s.. in ac-
cordancc with the attached blank
form, which, az will be noted, calls
for furnishing of rent, heat, light,
water closets, safe or vault, and all
necessary furniture and equipment
for the proper conduct OF said office,
at stated price per aunum. There
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10
TAN NOTICE.

Delinquent tax payers for 1911 are
urged to come forward and make i'm
mediate settlement Fl fas will soon
issue against all whose names appear
or the delinquent roll for the year
mentioned.
JOHN FREDERICK,
Town Clerk and Tax Collector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

EGGS-S. C. Rhode Island Reds;
heavy laying strain: Is for 81.
F. C. LORET,
f10-3m 21st Avenue, Phone 164.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR SALE-A good horse, SOS;
or buggy and harness, SOS. Apply
to CHAS. w. SMITH,
f1O-tf Abita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR STUD-Poland China boar,
blooded stock. Harry Piguet. Lee
Road, one square from Motor Line.
jt2O-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

TRAINED NURsE-Miss Agnes
keenan,, trained nurse, graduate of
Charity Hospital, will accept calls in
st. Tammany parish. La. Ramsey,
La, phone No. 1868. ja13-3m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

LOST-Red brindle Jersey COW
and yearling; marked staple fork on
each ear, branded tx. T." Also one
dark brown Jersey bull, branded tx
T." Notify Luke Foster,
Vaudeville. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR SALE-One Berkshire boar,
IL year old: two sows. Harry
Harry Piguet. Lee Road, one square
from Motor Line. ja2O-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR SALE-One set of black.
smith and wheelwright tools.
ja3-30 JOHN WILL,
18th Avenue.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR sALE-Two pure-blooded
Berkshire sows and two boars. six
months old. Apply to KEENAN,,
Ramsay, La.,-Phone 1868.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

Poland China Hogs for sale cheap.
w. P. Thibodaux,
ja6-tf Military Road.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR SALE-Nice residence of DR..
Pieott, cheap. Apply at residence
or City Drug Store. f1O-lm
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

wagon in good order. Apply to
f1O-1t EUGENE BOLES.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

ROOMS AND BOARD-In private
family. References required. p. O.
Box sos, Covington, La. f3-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-02-10

FOR SALE-Pure blooded r.
Red eggs, 800 for thirteen.
P. o. Box 212.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
MRS. EDMUNDS is SANE
Lawyer of Woman Who Shot
Each Makes Admission.

The meeting of the commission ap-
pointed to examine into the sanity Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Edmunds,. who shot
District Attorney Albert c. Each last
August, came to a sudden adjournment
at the Richmond County courthouse
last night, when, following the testi-
mony of two witnesses, George NJ. Pin
ney, counsel for the accused woman,
made the unexpected statement that
his client was legally responsible for
her attack upon Mr.. Each and would
be willing to stand trial before a jury
for the crime with which she is
charged.
DR.. William II. Pritchard, Manhat-
tan alienist, said that he had examined
Mrs. Edmunds at the county Jail and
had observed her appearance during
the previous hearings. Mr.. Pinney
then arose and cut short all further
proceedings by making his remarkable
admission regarding the legal RESPONSE
biity of his client.
Assistant District Attorney Frank
Times, who was conducting the peo-
pies case, Immediately rested, and the
commission adjourned. While this
body will not report its official findings
until some time next week. the action
Of Mrs. Edmunds's counsel has practlS
cally invalidated any report the ex-
aminars may make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14

|. vessels in the United States. Great
Britain and Germany, and at the Suez
Canal. The report will also include
set Of rules recommended for the meas
urement of vessels that are required to
pay tolls for using the Panama Canal.
| recommended that no tolls be levied
upon passengers.
In estimating the revenues of the
Panama Canal, Professor Johnson said
that If the rate increase in available
canal tonnage that has prevailed since
1890 per cent decade-should
continue up to 1915, the tonnage of
vessels using the canal during the first
two years of its operation would
amount to about 10,5O0.OOO tons year.
He added:
If the conservative assumption be made
that this rate of increase will continue
during the first decade of the canals
operation, the shipping using the Panama
Canal In 1925 will amount to 1900, coo tons
net register. This estimate takes no ac-
count OF the influence OF the canal in
acceleratlng the growth of traffic The
tonnage OF the Suez Canal has increased
about 10 per cent during the past decade,
and IL seems safe TO assume that the
traffic Of the Panama Canal will reach
100000 net tons by 1926
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14

ment Of tolls of 81 20 per net vessel ton
for using the Panama Canal; but the
fuel expenses via Panama will be SO
much less than via Magellan as to MAKE
tolls of 81 20 per net ton, Moreover, the
profitable trade route between Europe and
Chill is via Panama, and the ports inter
mediate between the lsthmus ana Vaipa-
raise. Panama is the natural entrance
and exit for the west coast South Ameri-
can trade.
The normal growth of the traffic OF
the Panama Canal will not be interfered
with by toll OF 81 % per net ton. The
tonnage of shipping using the Suez Canal
has increased rapidly, the growth OF
traffic having been about 70 per cent dur
ing the past ten years. although the toiIs
at the opening OF the decade were 81 -
per net ton, and In 1911, 81 ga nlsher
rate than is recommended for Panama.
II is suggested that the tolls at Panama
start with the relatively low rate to
which the SueZ charges will nave Oeen
brought in 1913, at the end Of forty-three
years OF traffic development.
In the Presidents proclamation the
rate on war vessels was fixed at %
cents a displacement ton. and Professor
johnson had this comment to make:
The tolls upon merchant vessels should
be fixed low enough TO enable the Pan
anna Canal effectively TO promote the
commerce II the United States and the
world: but the United States government
is not called upon to make the Panama
Canal tolls upon warships low for the
purpose of tightening the naval burdens
of foreign countries. In sending their
warships through the Panama Canal, for
eign nations should pay tolls high enough
10 cover costs and risks incurred by the
canal authorities in performing the SER
vice rendered.
II is not expected there will be any
controversy with foreign governments
over the rates or tolls. There may be
some difficulty in arriving at system
Of measurement Of vessels, the meth
DDS now in vogue differing in each
country. This, however, can be adj
justed from time to time until sat
lsfactory method is worked out.
In discussing tonight the report he
had made to the President, Professor
Johnson said:
II was deemed advisable TO prepare two
reports, one upon traffic and tolls, and
another upon the measurement OF ves-
sells. The latter report. which is in course
of preparation, will explain the regula-
tions governing the measurement Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
EX-AMBASSADOR ARRIVES
Charles Page Bryan to Undergo
Treatment for Injuries.

Charles Page Bryan. who recently re-
signed his post as American Ambassador
TO japan, arrived I'm this city yesterday
from his home in Elmhurst, H., to
undergo treatment from specialists for
internal injuries received in a carriage
accident last August. The injuries were
serious, and Mr.. Bryan expects to spend
several months here under medical care.
My Ill health followed a runaway at
one Of the Japanese resorts where I had
gone following the death Of the late En-
peror OF Japan" Colonel Bryan said yes
terday. THE carriage In which I was
riding fell upon me when the horse went
over the side of bridge, and / narrowly
escaped with my life.
Specialists whom l consulted in Eu-
rope on my way home insisted that a
return to japan before l had undergone
a prolonged course of treatment might
prove fatal. hence my action in placing
myself in the hands of medical authori-
ties here"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
"COTILLON COPS" ARE BACK
Fifth Avenues Own Force Is
Again on View.

Three long. loud. lusty cheers! The
Fifth Avenue Specials" are back on the
avenue, resplendent in new winter uni
forms. Immaculate with freshly shayen
faces and Chesterfieldian in manner. 1t
Is six long and dreary months since the
paraders on the avenue have seen the
spic and span "cotillon cops" and when
they appeared on Tuesday the heart OF
every maid went pit-a-pat
Everybody remembers when the spe-
cial Fifth avenue police were first put
out In the street. Then they wore
shields and looked much like the genu-
Inc members of the finest" This did
not continue long, however. for the reg
ular police force took violent exception
to the nav order. of things. with the re-
suit that Commissioner Waldo was sue
cessful in having the special police re-
moved. The matter is now pending In
the Court OF Special Sessions
About ten days ago. however. Com
missioner Waldo and Robert Grier
Cooke. president of the Fifth Avenue
Association, had conference, and the
Commissioner told Mr. Cooke he might
put the men back on the avenue. with
few restrictions. 1t will be their duty
to assist persons getting in and out OF
carriages. help old and feeble persons
safely through the maze of traffic and
be generally polite and useful.
The force is at present composed Of
twelve men, each a giant in stature and
each a trained detective. The words
Fifth Avenue Special Police" are en-
blazoned across the, front of their
visored caps, and their uniforms are Of
dark blue, with black braid trimmings.
Shields have been barred. The men will
patrol from the north end Of Madison
Square to 18th street, and will keep the
avenue free of crooks, beggars and
shouting newsboys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
SOCIALISTS SPLIT LABOR
Fight Gompers's ELECTION to
Win Over Federation.
CONVENTION BARS UNION
Denies Recognition to 1nterna-
tional Steamfitters' Associa-
tion-White Rats Clash.

Rochester, Nov. l3-Members OF the
radical wing Of the American Federation
Of Labor convention, which incluoes
nearly one hundred Socialists, assert that
vigorous opposition will be made to the
reelection OF President Gompers ana mat
IL he is reelected II will be his last term
Socialists have been trying for years 10
win the federation over to their prlh-
ciples, but they have stumbled on the OPP
position Of President Gompers to direct
political action.
The fight is likely to come up next week
when the question Of referring the eiec-
ton of officers to referendum vote OF
the members Is to be considered.
No such organization as the lnterna-
tional Association OF Steam, Hot water
and Power Pipe Filters and Helpers OF
America exists, so far as the federatioh
Is concerned, II was declared to-day ny
President Gompers before the convenuon'
which upheld him after an oil day DEBATE
nv refusing TO seat the delegates OF the
international Association. The vote was
1872 to 81.
The reason given by President Gompers
and the delegates who supported MIN i
that the United Association OF Journey
men Plumbers. Gas Filters ana steam
Filters Helpers OF America, when Is
affiliated with the federation, taxes III
uembers of the steam filters trade ana
1, would be contrary to the federation
nrincipIes to recognize more than one
union In single trade.
The Atlanta convention OF the leuera-
ton and at least twenty previous con-
yentions in which the fight had been car
rIed OH seated the steam htters' dele
gates and fought the issue on the noor'
Last year the international Association
was ordered to affiliate with the Cnited
Association. II did not do 80, and at the
January meeting Of the executive council
~ tho federation II was decided to accept
the per capita tax from the United Asso-
citation only.
An interesting side issue OF the conVen-
ton is a squabble between the insurgeht
and regular wings Of the, White RATS
Actors Union Of America. delegation
OF insurgents, or ex-members, headeu Oy
Major James d. Doyle, who STANDS less
than four feet high, is bent on securing
Of the charter OF the regulars
on the ground that they have been talse
to union principles.
VIII ]. Cooke, Of New York, business
OF the regular association
SAYS that most OF the so-called insurgent
wing are persons who were expelled OF
who resigned OF their own will. He de-
ri.d that the organization had been false
to union principles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
ONE ARMED MEN IN FIGHT.

Although they only had one arm apiece
Harry Lawson. Of No. 1856 Water street,
and Ole Olsen. mate Of the tugooat
Flower. OF Brooklyn, engaged In STUB
born battle near the South Ferry slip
yesterday morning. Lawson. who has
right arm, attacked Olsen, who has only
stout left arm. after dispute over
money matters. The men fought all over
the street, first one being knocked down
and then the other, with Olsen having
BIT the better Of the argument. Finally
Patrolman Roth. of Traffic Squad "a"
took a hand and arrested Lawson upon
the complaint OF Olsen. who charged him
with assault.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14

throwing a bomb in the moving picture
theatre at No. 17s First avenue last Sat
urday evening. The prisoner denied hav-
ing been in the neighborhood at the time.
but Magistrate Appleton held him for
General Sessions. without bail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-14
NEW EQUAL FRANCHISE HEAD.

Mrs. Howard Mansfield was elected
president of the Equal Franchise Society
yesterday afternoon at meeting held ut
the soc!etys headquarters, No. Egg 37th
street. Mrs. Carl Van Anda was elected
treasurer and Mrs Frederick Nathan,
Mrs Rollo ogden and Mrs. Charles p.
Trent, Nce-presidents.