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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18

the same was closed. There are par
ties living bearing scars they will
carry to their graves gotten by
brawls ut the former barroom. The
proposed location for barroom is
miles from police or Jail protection,
and will positively be = disgrace to
the highway and railroad and Camp
Hygeia and Bonfouca section, dam
ger to the public school children.
church, Sunday school and mills in
the location. We, the undersigned.
pray the application Of Jemes Cou-
sin or anyone else will be rejected as
similar application previously made
the present police jury was unani-
mously rejected.
Signed by 80 citizens.
We, the undersigned property
holders and citizens Of st. Tammany
parish. Louisiana, residing near the
proposed location Of colored sa-
loon to be opened and operated by
James Cousin, do hereby signify that
we favor the proposed business and
We sign our names hereto to assist
Mr. Cousin and give him our moral
support, as We know him to be law
abiding, Of good moral character and
q At man in every respect to conduct
q saloon. And We further ask that
your honorable body do act favor
ably on his petition.
Signed by So citizens.
It was moved by Geo. F. Bierhorst,
seconded BY VIM. Bruhl, that the pc
tition Of James Cousin be granted
and q license be granted.
Carried.
The following ordinance was in
troduced:
AN ORDINANCE
Amending and re-enacting an ordi-
nance adopted by the polio jury of
st. Tammany Parish, La, on the
17th day Of November, 1915, pro-
viding for the maintenance, re-
pair and upkeep Of the public
highways Of st. TammAny parish,
BY . contract.
That whereas after providing for
all constitutional and statutory
charges, all harges for services rem
dered annually under time contract
and al necessary or usual charges
provided for by ordinance or resolu-
|tion, there remains m excess Of one
(1) mill out Of the ten (f0) mills
which the parish has = right to lev.
lon Ill the taxable property withir
the said parish Of st. Tammany, La. /;
and whereas this parish did on the
17th day. Of November. 1915, after
due advertisement according to law
|aocept the proposition Of Henry Kel-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18
ST. PAUL TO PLAY LOYOLA UNI.
VERSITY TOMORROW.

What IL expected to be one Of the
best basketball games Of the season
will be played tomorrow at St. Paul
when the latter team will clash with
the fast bunch from Loyola. Last
Saturday Loyola gave Tulane . good
game waich proves that they have
a very good team. This will be tht
last game the local team will play
before the holidays.
The game will be called at 2:30
p. M, sharp. Admission, Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18

aud the same are hereby approved.
tall44eu auu Confirmed.
oeclon 5. be il further ordained
elc.. AuAt - tnus aMenoea ana re-
enAslsu, sAAd ordnance ao0Dled Dy
l0.s ovuy Oh me Attn 0ay OF N0vem-
De-. AsAv, vlosluAAx IUr Iae mAan-
lenance, repair anA upAeep OF -Iae
puvAlc highways OF st. Aammany par
iso Oy = con.fact, be Anu the same
is here0y approved ano promulgated.
xeas: Louis feLers, Wm. nf4A4-
Herman ScnulLz. Geo. r. bierhorst.
A. u. Crawford. Jno. A. TODD, ). =.
howe ana +. l.. uutscn.
Nays: None.
Adopted Dec. Is, 1915.
HERMAN SCHULTZ,
E, D. KENTZEL,
Secretary.
The following communication was
read:
Covington, La, Dec. II, 1915.
To the Honorable Police Jury Of St.
Tammany Parish:
The undersigned petitioners, of.
acially representing. the Association
Of Commerce, and with the interest
Of the town and community at heart,
respectfully urge upon your body CO.
operation in keeping the approaches
to the town Of Covington clean. and,
to this end We ask that an ordinance
be passed prohibiting the dumping Of
garbage or rubbish Of any descrip-
tion on or within sight Of any public
road used as an outlet to the town,
and attaching q penalty for VIOLA
ton thereof.
Respectfully,
w. L. STEVENSON,
Chairman.
JOHN L. HALLER.
The following ordinance was in
troduced:
AN ORDINANCE
Prohibiting the dumping OF trash,
garbage, and other refuse along
any public highway, in the parish
Of st. Tammany, Louisiana. with
In sight Of said highway, or close
enough to create offensive odors.
Section /. Be 1t ordained BY the
police jury in regular session con-
yened, That It shall be unlawful for
ANY person or persons hereafter to
dump or cause to be dumpted along
ANY trash. garbage, or other refuse
lany public highway in this parish
within sight Of said highway. or close
fenough to create offensive odors. OF
lother nuisances.
Section 2. Be It further ordained
That any person violating this .ordi.
nance shall be liable to fine In, tht
sum of not more than $25.0U, or t
be imprisoned for . period Of moi
more than 80 days in the parish Jail
ior both at the discretion Of the court
| Adopted Dec. Is, 1915.
HERMAN SCHULTZ,
| President.
E. D. KENTZEL,
Secretary.
The following report Wis read:
Statement of T. E. Brewster, tal
collector, for the month Of Novem
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18
Grand total

Grand total ....... 3890.46
l certify the shove to be . true
collected by me for above mentioned
funds from the 1st day Of November.
1915, to the 30th day Of November.
1915, inclusive.
T. p. BREWSTER,
Tax Collector.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this ard day Of December, 1915.
w. =. HLOSSMAN,
Deputy Clerk Of Court.
It was moved and duly seconded
that the shove report be accepted rs
read.
Carried.
The following budget was adopted
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18

tural school ....... 4so.oo
Divers incidental con-
tinEent ..... 80. 35oo.oo
Maintaining public work 100000
Police jury expenses -. 10000
Parish printing ...... 10000
Registrar Of voters -. 476.OO
|Secretary's salary ..... 10000
Emergency bridge fund. 100000
@s20s0.oo
The following bills were approx
ed and ordered paid:
Cumberland Telephone Co., Tor
service Of courthouse phones. &0.7S.
! Smith Hardware Co., merchandise
for jail, v1.80.
Dr.. T. N. Davidson, medical atten-
tion to John Roam. $1,000.
A. H. Henny. conveying Van Jo6
to Covington from Pearl River. -.
i s n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18
e, D. KENTZEL,
Secretary.

The following report Wis read:
Statement Of T. E. Brewster. tax
collector. for the month Of Novem-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-12-18
4a20s0.o0

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New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
City Items

Mrs. D. P. Johnston of Bridgeport has been visiting at the homes of Frank E. and J. M. Brady during the past week.
 A cottage meeting will be held at 7:45 Tuesday evening at the home of Charles w. Williams, corner of Hotch- kiss and Boyer streets.
 Mrs. William c. Stratton, of Bridge port. is visiting with Mrs. Jane Lown- ey of Maple street.
 Miss May Lynch of Waterbury is the guest of Miss Anna Sparmer of Stanley street.
 Carl EbbeSen will give a talk on George Washington at the meeting of the Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church next Thursday evening.
 Attorney B. S. Pouzzner of Boston is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. l. Pouzzner of 104 Winter street.
 The condition of Gustav Hart, of Church street, who was struck by the Hartford dinkey Friday night, Is re- ported at the New Britain General Hospital today as being g, little inn proved.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
ITALIAN FLAG FIRED
 UPON BY AUSTRIANS
Members of Crew of Fishing Boats Claim They Were Attacked
 By Torpedo Boats.

Bari, Italy, Via Rome, Feb. 21, 1:15 P. M.-The fishing boat Gesu arrived today from Antivari, Montenegro, and the mem bers of her crew said that the Gesu and the fishing boat Satur- no, when flying Italian flags, had been fired upon by two Austrian torpedo boats. This report has caused great popular excitement in Rome.
 Members of the crew of the Gesu said that the vessel was anchored near Antivari, With the, Saturno, when the Austrian torpedo boats ap- preached. The captains of the fishing vessels ordered their crew to land and at the same time hosted Italian flags
 The Austrians, according to this report, fired on the crews and then on the vessels, while Austrian aero planes dropped bombs.
 No one on either vessel was in iured, but the Saturno was damaged so badly that she was unable to sail for home.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

occurred in Alsace on both banks of the Fecht.. Our advance posts fell back on our main line. which we are strongly occupying. The enemy att tackled in serried, deep formations and as result he suffered heavy losses.
 Russian Official Report.
 Petrograd, Feb. 22.-Capture of heights southeast of Dukla and north west of Senetchouw after a desper- ate struggle is described in of ficial communication on the progress The statement follows:
 During the past two days we have made prisoners of about 1000 Ger mans.
 Tn Galicia on February 19 and 20, after an extremely vigorous prepara- tory bonn bardment, the enemy made an ogensive movement north of Zak- liczyn, but was repulsed after three attacks. The fighting between Mez- olaborecz and the upper San River continues, consisting of alternative of- fensive and defensive actions. German Attacks Repelled. Fresh attacks by the Germans upon the Heights of Myto Kocioua and in the region of Neurozanka all have been repelled.
 After a desperate struggle our troops captured heights southeast of Dukla and northwest of Senetchouw. occupied Stanislau."
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
PALESTINE SPEAKER
 AT ZIONIST MEETING
Engineer Herr PcVzner Tells Of
 Holy City.

An interesting mass meeting was held last night in the Talmud Torah institute under the auspices af the "Geulah Camp, Order of Bnai Brith." The address of Herr Pevzner, a Pales- tine engineer, who with his travel ing companion, l.: Frenkle, is making tour of the United States delivering lectures, was the feature.
 M. Richmond, president of the camp, introduced A. Aisenberg as the chairman for the evening. MT. Aisen- berg, who is a charter member, told of the origin and purposes of the organization. He introduced MT. Pevzner.
 Mr. Pevzner in we'll delivered ad- dress related the conditions existing in Palestine today. He reviewed the progress made during the last thirty four years since the first Jewish pio- neer immigratedL to the Holy City. The industries in Palestine, as we'll as Jaffa, and how this city has. grown to be a modern municipality, was clearly told by him. In concluding he told that the prospects of the Jews regaining Palestine was indeed very bright.
 F. Frankel, who spoke after MT. Pevzner, is well known in this city. having addressed an audience in the same hall about six years ago. He renewed his friendship with many of his admirers yesterday. He spoke in detail on the work that Zonism has accomplished in Palestine, and also explained the Zionist Commonwealth System.'' During his address he paid a high tribute to Herr Pevzner saying that although a graduate en- gineer from a Berlin university, he left a wealthy home and gave up a promising career to devote his life to the welfare of his fellow men.
 After the meeting a Zionist Com monwealth club was organized and ten members were enrolled.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NEXT CONVENTION HERE.
Swedish Young People to Meet
 Bethany Church in 1916.

Forty orphans from the Swedish, Christian Orphanage at Cromwell en- joyed an automobile truck ride to this city yesterday morning, folloWina, which they attended the morning ser vice at the Swedish Bethany church. They were also present at the Sun day school session.
 At the Young Peoples convention in Springfield Saturday night, Rev. G. F. Pihl of this city was elected to the presidency, succeeding Rev. F. A. Nelson of New Haven. It was decided to hold the semi-annual meeting on~ Labor day in Cromwell and the next annual meeting in this city, Fchru- ary, 1916.
 Evangelistic meetings will continue at the Bethany church until Thurs day evening of this week.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
MISS GONDRET SURPRISED.
Swedish Evangelist Presented With
 Purso of Money

A number or the ladies of the Swed- ish Bethany church rendered a sur prise party this afternoon to Miss Ce- celia Gondret, the Minneapolis evan geist, who has been conducting re- vival services at their church for the past two weeks. Miss Gondret was made the recipient of a purse of money. The affair took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward Strom- ouist of Stanley street.
 Miss Gondret has been prevailed upon to continue with her work in this city until Thursday. She will then return to a Girls Home in Min nesota, which she has charge of She has made number of friends during her stay here.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NEWSPAPER PLANT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Ncwsboy and a Cigarette Blamed for Flames at Des MOincs That
 Caused Over $ooO,OOO Loss.

Des Moines, Feb. 22.--The build- ing and entire plant of the Register and Leader, morning, and Des Moines Tribune, afternoon, papers here were destroyed by fire Sunday. The loss exceeds S200,G00, about three-fourths of which was covered by insurance.
 The origin of the fire is not cer- tain. It broke out about o'clock after the night force had left, and one report was that newsboy in the circulation room in the basement dropped a lighted cigarette in some waste paper. This could not be yer flied, however.
 Gardner Cowles, publisher and principal owner of the two papers said the plant would be rebuilt im- mediately. ...
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
100000 RUSSIANS
 CAPTURED IN EAST x PRUSSIA, SAYS BERLIN
(Continued from First PageD Otherwise nothing of importance occurred.
Over 100000 Prisoners.

occurred.
 Over 100, ,OOO Prisoners.
 In the eastern theater: The pur- suit, after the winter battle in the Mazurian district, has come to an end. During the clearing operations to the northwest of Grodno and in the battles reported during the last few days, in the Bobr and Navew districts one commanding general, and four other generals and approximately 10000 men have been taken prisoners up to the present. Seventy five cannon and some machine guns, the actual num- Der of which has not yet been ascer- tained, and much other war material has been captured.
 The total booty taken in the winter battle in the Mazurian district as a re- suit of these additions has been in creased to date to seven generals more than 100000 men, upwards of i50 cannon and quantities of other material of all descriptions, the amount of which cannot yet be ap- proximately established.
 Allies Bury Cannon.
 Cannon of heavy caliber and ann intuition frequently are buried by the enemy or sunk in the lakes near Loet- zen and in the Widimer Sea. Eight cannon of heavy caliber were dug up or pulled out of the water yes- terday.
 The tenth Russian army. under General Baron Sievers, is considered as having been destroyed New Battles Developing.
 New battles appear to be develop ing at Grodno and to the north of SelchaWolas. It is reported that the battles to the northwest of Ossowetz ana Lomza, as we'll as those at Prz- asnysz. are taking their regular course
 There is no news from Poland to the south of the Vistula river"
 French Official Report.
 Paris, Feb. 22, Via London, 3:55 F. M.-The official statement given out today by the French war depart- ment, says:
 There is nothing important to add to the official communication issued last night.
 Between the Argonne and the Mouse, at the outskirts of the wood Of Cheppy, we carried one of the en- emys trenches and extended our po- sitions.
 "At Les Eparges we won some ground at one point and fell back slightly at another
 enemy had three regiments engaged
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
STfpAN|AN'S FIVE BASKETBALL CHAMPS
First Peace ASsu'tdby Five Straight Victories at '. N. (. A.

Stapanian's basketball team, named for its captain, won the champion- ship of the Y M. C. A. Saturday af- ternoon league Saturday by defeating the five explained by Miller. Although another game in the series remains to be played this week, the chams pionship is assured Stepa anian's team by virtue of a clean sweep of the five games played. The members of the team are Stepanian, J. Fresen, Hartman, Abrahamson, Jacobson, Moody, Farrell and Larson.
 The scores of Saturdays games were as follows: Stepanian, 29 Mill CT. IA; Vensel, 39; Pickup. lS. Mex, Saturday Vensers five will play Step. anian and Miller will play Pickup.
 After the basketball schedule is fin ished, an indoor baseball series win be started which is expected to last until April l.
 Three Banquets Scheduled.
 The banquet of the Membership club of the Y. NJ. C. A. will be held Thursday evening at 6:30, when E. C. Goodwin, representative at the state legislature from the city, will speak.
 The banquet of the Employed Boys will be held at 6;30 Friday evening. F. c. Trinder, superintendent of the trade school, will give an illustrated lecture. On account Of these two suppers, the Boys Bible class supper has been postponed for a week.
 The Mems Bible class supper will be held as usual at 6:30 Wednesdat evening. The poultry class will meet at o'clock the same evening
 Only four lectures remain in the Salesman course. The regular lecture will be held Tuesday evening at o'clock.
 Dr. z. M. Cooley will give the sec ond lecture on first aid to the injured to the factory mems class at S:l5 to- night. l.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Chamberlain Council.

regular meeting of Chamber lain council, No. ,, Jr. o. U. A. M.. was held last Saturday evening after which the degree team had re- hearsal On Wednesday evening the member and degree team will go to Middletown and put on the degrec work for General Mansfield council of that city Members will leave on the 6:15 dinkeyl Another dance will be held on Tuesday evening, March g. On Friday evening, March F, the degree team and members will go to Hartford and initiate candi- dates for Lilley council of that city.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
PLANS NEW THEATER.

Isidore and Rudolph Simons are planning for the erection of a new theater in the rear of the Hotel Grand in the near future. The building will be about 100x135 feet and will accommodate 2.00o people. The lease on the Scenic theater will expire on April 1 and an entrance to the new theater may be built through from Main street
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
TRAMPS RELEASE CLAIMS.

Milford, Feb. 22.-Tne five tramps who were in the town lodging room at the time of the fire Thursday even ing, were well taken care of by the selectmen and sent on their way the next morning. each rejoicing with from S3 to $10 in his pocket to com pensate him for what clothes he had lost, and for any burns he suffered and in return each man signed a re- lease to the town for any further claim on the town for damages.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
DROPS GORKY'S PROSECUTION.

Petrograd, via London, Feb. 21-- The prosecution instituted against M1xim Gorky, the author, several years ago for his socialistic anti-gov- ernment propaganda which necessi- tated his self-exile for several years, has been abandoned definitely.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
TO PRESENT PLAY.

The Working Girls club is making arrangements to present the comedy drama "1934" and the cast will be selected and rehearsals started to- morrow evening at the club rooms. The piece will be produced some time early in April
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Stella. Rclekah LOlgc.

The next afternoon whist of Stella Rebekah lodge No. II, will be held in the Jr. O. U. A. M. hall on Friday, February 26. There will be an even- ing whist In the same hall on Friday, March 5, at S:30. The business meet ing will open promptly at 7:30. The winners at the last afternoon whist were Miss Mary Liegey and Mrs. V. Davis. At the whist held by the Past Noble Grands' association last Friday afternoon the winners were Mrs. Robbins of Bristol and Mrs. H. A. Thayer of this city.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Mattabessett Tribe, I. o. R. M.

The chiefs degree will be confered on several candidates this evening at the meeting of Mattabessett Tribe, No. 14, I. o. R. M. The committee for the 25th anniversary will make final ar rangem ents at meeting this evening.
 The bowling team will meet the members of Compounce Tribe No. l 5. of Bristol, Thursday evening at $ o'clock at the Aetna allays.
 A meeting Of the Red Men minstrel troupe will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock and all members are requested to attend
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
SYca club.

The following committee has been appointed to take charge of the tenth anniversary celebration of the Svea Social club on March 26; John H. Hallin, E. c. Carlson, Fred Carlson, Charles Lindberg and David Olson. The club has donated a fine set of knives and forks for canvassing pur- poses to raise funds for the enter tainment of the Eastern Division of the United Swedish Singing societies.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Loyal Orde, If Noose

X meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose was held Friday night at which time three applications were received an done candidate was initiated. Games in the setback tournament, which is arousing much interest, will be played on Tuesday and Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
STATE FIREMEN's CONVENTION

Hartford, Feb. 22.-The executiyS committee of the State Firemens as~ sociaton met here yesterday and plans were discussed for the 3znd annual convention to be held late in August President M. J. Daley of Bridgeport and Secretary Robert V. Magee of Watertown were appointed to take the matter in hand.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Rev. w. A. Harty Branch.

Rev. w. A. Harty branch, A. o. H.. met yesterday an ddecided to defer action on the sale of it's building lot on Winter street. The matter was referred to the board of directors, who will make a report at the next meeting Three candidates were initiated and three applications for mem bership were received.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
New Britain Hive.

The New Britain Hive, No. II, L. 0. T. M., will entertain the Lady Macabees in the. o. U. A. M. hali to- morrow. The morning session will commence at 1o:30 o'clock, and the afternoon session at 2:30 o'clock All ladies of the Macabees will be well come.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Lexington Lodge.

g.s Lexington lodge, I. O. o. F., will oDserve Past Grands' night on Thurs day evening of this week. The third degree will be exemplified by team
 of Past Grands and J. F. Prescher will be in charge. The business meeting will open at 7:30 o'clock and later luncheon will be served.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Andrcc Lodge.

Andree lodge, I. o. o. F., will hold a meeting Wednesday night The second degree will be exenplified to six candidates. The lodge anticipates very busy season, especially in the degree circles
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Court New Britain.

Court New Britain, Mo- 4509. Inde- pendent Order of Foresters will hold a regular meeting Friday evening, February 18th at the usual meeting place, 355 Arch street. Meeting will be called at o'clock sharp. All members are requested to attend as business of great importance is to come before the meeting
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
ELISHA sELCHOW DEAD

Greenwich, Feb. 22.-Elisha G. Sel- chow, member of the Selchow Righter. Corporation of Now York city died at his home here today of a com 'Dlication of diseases. He was horn in New York city seventy-one years ago.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
P. o. S. of A.

A regular meeting of Washington camp, No. g, P. o. s. of A., will be held tomorrow evening in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall Hungerford Court. One candidate will be initiated. This meeting will be the last one in the present quarter session and after March l, Camp No. g will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at the G. A. R. hall, No. 299 Main street. All members are urged to attend the meetings.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
New Britain Temple.

There will be a meeting of New Britain Temple L. G. E., at the home of Mrs. Neibling, 251 Fairview street, Tuesday evening, February 23.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Malta bessett Tribe.

At meeting of the Mattabessett Tribe, I. O. R. M., to be held this evening the chiefs degree will. be conferred on several candidates The silver anniversary committee will also meet.