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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
THE CAPTURE OF
JOSEPH JACKSON
BY OFFICER BROWN

Portland, Me-, Sept E.-Keeplng his
prisoner covered all the time with a
revolver, and making it clear that the
first sign Of resistance would be the sig
nal for volley, Special Officer John d.
Brown, single-handed and alone at 3
o'clock this morning routed out of bed
and placed under arrest Joseph Jackson.
one of the Negroes held in connection
with the murder Of Night Waterman
William E. St. John in the Edwards &
Walker Co. store last evening. Having
forced his prisoner to dress, he march
ed him out of the house and up to the
police station.
Officer Brown was detailed by Chief
Bowen at ILLS to go out in plain clothes
on the trail of the two suspected Negroes.
He was only one of many men assigned
to the same duty.
Officer Brown went first to Fore street
on tour of inspection and dropped into
the restaurant at the corner of Franklin
and Fore streets. There he saw two Ne
groes. one of them known locally as
Bogus Bill" and the other a stranger.
behind the counter said, How do you
do, officer" and Policeman Brown fam
cied the strange Negro dropped his head
as if avoiding Identification.
The officer called aside the one OF the
two men whom he knew and asked him
who the strange Negro was. He received
the reply that the Negro had been work.
ing for his informant for six or eight
weeks. He accepted this assurance and
started out to look further.
He laid his course next through the
Stroudwater section and then back
through behring's Oaks. but as he
went he thought over the incident in
the restaurant, and became more sus-
picious the more he thought about it.
The fact that the Negroes clothes were
dirty made him almost certain that
everything was not right. So he de-
cidcd to return to the scene of his
first encounter.
Arriving at the restaurant again
about 2.30. he said to the man behind
the counter: do you know that Ne
gro that was in here with Bogus Bill?"
NO." was the reply.
Has he been working for Bogus
Bill?"
NO" And then the waiter added
that this Negro had been around town
three or four days with another one, a
great tall fellow. and that he had seen
them together at 6 o'clock that even
ing.
officer Brown then went to the
wooden three story house at II Deer
street, which is boarding house fire.
quented by Negroes. where he sus-
pected the man for whom he was
Continued on Page 12-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Allies Offensive Proves Highly Successful
Against Some of the Strongest Trenches and
Shelters on West Front-Experts Believe Re-
cent Gains as of Great Significance Regard
ing Final Result
RUSSIANS HOLDING
own IN AT LEAST
-FOUR Big BATTLES

London. Sept. 29.-l2.16 A. Nan Of
fetal communication just made public
dealing with the operations in France
Tuesday says that in the heavy fight
ing around Loos the British have TAX
en- exceptionally strong German lines
of trenches and bomb-proof shelters
several hundred yards in extent Hav-
ing taken the German second lines.
the statement says, the British are
now after the third line Of trenches.
In all more than 5000 prisoners have
been taken and q guns and 40 ma
chine guns have been captured and
others destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Support President

The President spoke amid scenes of
patriotic fervor in the crowded con-
Nentlon hall into which the old Cen
sus building had been converted. Col.
David j. Palmer. commander in chief
OF the G. A. R., introduced him amid
thunderous cheering and Informed him
that the veterans stood solidly behind
the administrations conduct of the
present day foreign problems, and that
their sons would support him in any
steps he might take.
Applause frequently interrupted the
President as he spoke to the veterans.
their families and friends. He did not
touch directly on the European war
or on problems growing out of it, but
devoted his address to the mission of
the United States and the lessons
taught by the Civil War. He spoke of
the Civil War as one of the few in
history Of which both sides should
be proud.
The meeting marked the formal
opening Of the Grand Army encamp-
ment. which will continue during the
remainder of the week with the great
parade and Presidential review to-
morrow.
Presidents Address
The Presidents address, in part.
follows:
1T is a singular thing that men of a
single generation should have witnessed
what you have witnessed in the crowded
50 years which you celebrate tonight
You took part when you were youns
men in struggle the meaning Of which
I dare say, you thought would not b.
revealed during your lifetime. and We,
more has happened than in the makins
Of any other nation in the lifetime Of
/ dozen generations.
1.-THE nation in which you now live /.
not the nation for whose union vo,
fought. You have seen many thing,
| which have made this nation one Of tn,
.lceatiaaed On Paes AcoI. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Official Statement

Sir Henry Darlington Smith, 4 men,
Der of the commission, made public
the following announcement:
The discussion between the Anglo
French financial mission and the
American bankers have resulted in
the formation of definite plan for a
loan to the British and French gov
ernments to be issued in this coun-
try on a broad and popular basis. The
proceeds of the loan will be employed
exclusively in America, for the pur-
pose of making the rate of exchange
more stable. thereby helping to main
tain the volume of American exports.
The plan contemplates the issue Of
$500, 000. 900 per cent, tive-year bonds
constituting a direct Joint and sew
eral obligation of the British and
French governments as regards both
capital and interest. No other exter-
nal loan has been issued by either Of
Continued on Page 12-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Arthur
Is Killed
Son of Waterville Lum-
herman Loses Life in
Auto Accident

Waterville, Me, Sept. 2s.-(Spe-
claD.-Arthur W. Lanigan, aged %. Of
this city died as the result of an au-
tomobile accident on the East Pond
road in the vicinity of Brickett's Cor
ner, late last night. 1t is understood
that the party comprised seven and
that the car going into a ditch COM
pletely turned turtle with the fatal
result Mr.. Lanigan was taken hurried
ly to nearby house and physicians
from Waterville summoned. A1imme-
date operation was performed but
without avail. The car in which the
party was riding was a big Loeomo-
bile touring car of high power -
The immediate survivors are :his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. J. L4ni-
gan Of "A College avenue of this city
and a younger brother, William j
Lanigan, Jr.
The deceased was educated In the
public schools Of this city from wherf
he went to Drummer Academy am
then to study forestry in the south
completing his training In a tour OF
the country conducted by the schoo
for the inspection of forest conditions
throughout the United States. Unit
recently he had been actively engaged
in numbering enterprises in this State
chiefly those owned by his father who
is we'll known throughout New Eng
land as lumberman, both individual
~ and in association with the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co., paper man.
ufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Silence Not Assent

Senator Weeks said that while the
people were in a state of watchful,
patient, sympathetic and hopeful
waiting trying not to embarrass
President Wilson in his foreign nego-
tiations. the silence did not necessa-
rily mean assent to methods that have
been adopted in the negotiations.
THE killing by Mexicans of Amer
lean citizens in Mexico and on Ameri-
can soil and the destruction of prop
erty owned by Americans in Mexico
bring out one Of the numerous incon-
sistencies Of the administration" said
Senator Weeks. AS a result Of the
Pan American conference the admin
istration urged Americans to under
take enterprises in Central and South
American countries. Mr.. Bryan even
suggested an issue of bonds to aid the
development Of those countries.
Of Ridiculous Aspect
"All Of this seems ridiculous when
We know that for the past two years
Continued on Page 12-coI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
FORMATION OF SYNDICATE
LEFT With MORGAN & CO,
Bonds Will Be Issued for Five Years at Five Per
Cent Yielding About Five and One-Half to
Investor Representative of Commission
Makes Public Statement

New York, Sept. 2s.~-The agreement
between the Anglo French financial
commission and the American bank
ers with whom they have been con-
ferring over the proposed credit loan
10 Great Britain and France has re-
suited in the formation Of a definite
plan, it was officially announced here
:onight for the establishment Of a
;50000O,00o loan issue on five-year 5
per cent. joint British and French
bonds. payable Jointly and severally
by the two nations upon which the
big loan viii! be a first lien.
The bonds will be issued to the pub
. lie at 9S, thus yielding approximately
s II per cent. to the investor, and
to the syndicate of bankers which will
Subscribe to the loan at Sc Formation
If the syndicate has been left to j.
P Morgan & Co. and "a large group
Of American bankers and financial
houses" The bonds will be issued in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29

Portland, Me-, Sept 28.-That William E. St. John, the
aged night Waterman wholesale and retail hardware
this city, killed last night in pistol duel with of
two Negroes arrested suspects apparently established
late today when both said by the police made
confession The police gave out the following details of the aeg
ed conesson St. John of the Negroes Alexander
Rae he making his rounds and covering him with
voer made him throw his hands Just he seized Mae
the collar Joseph Jackson Maes companion who
ing nearby shot the watman st. John turned opened
the Negro and then two shots in quick succession ended
life The Negroes had intended to jump from window
third floor where the tragedy occurred When they
ing they took St. Johns pistol and threw into aeyway
where it found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29

Head OF
American
U. S. A. Private Report
ed Killed in Mexico
Shown as Trophy

Brownsville. Texas. Sept. 2s.-The head
Of Private Richard ]. Johnson, United
States cavalryman. who has been missing
since last Fridays battle near Progreso.
has been exhibited as trophy On the
Mexican side Of the Rio Grande. accord
ing to a statement made tonight by a
Mexican prisoner to Hidalgo county OFF,
GERS at Pharr, according to a report
which reached here. The officers admit
ted that they were holding the Mexican
in connection with the disappearance Of
the soldier, but declined to confirm the
report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
AT
CAPITAL ARE
Welcomed BY
PRES. WILSON

Patriotism Manifested
in Thrilling Outbursts
of Cheering During
Presidents Address,
Declares War w a S
One of Few in History
of Which Both Sides
Should Be Proud
Great Parade and Re-
view Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
WEEKS AND
Mann ARE
SPEAKERSAT
ST.L0u|S,M
Missouri Republicans
Meet for Prelimina-
ries Of 1916 Campaign
Sen. Weeks Sum-
mary Of Situation

st. Louis. Sept. 2s.-Republican
leaders from all parts Of Missouri To-
night attended the banquet given by
the state and st. Louis Ren,bl,can
committees as a preliminary to the
campaign of 1916.
The principal addresses were made
by United States Senator John w.
Weeks of Massachusetts and Repre-
sentative James r. Mann of Illinois.
Republican leader in the House Of
Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Improve Positions

Both the British and French have
greatly improved their positions and
by gaining the hills and crests from
which they can dominate the German
lines of communication their next at
empt to secure a decisive victory
should be made easier to carry out
in the view of experts here. The
Continued on Page 9-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29

Washington, Sept. 2s.-vererans of
the Civil War at the annual encamp-
ment Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public were formally welcomed to the
capital tonight by President Wilson.
who told them their battles 50 years
ago were fought thar the greatest in
strumentality for the uplift of man
kind the world has ever seen might
rot be impaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29

denominations as low as 500 and sub
scribers thereto may pay for them by
installment. At maturity the bonds
will be re payable in cash or convert
ible into l. per cent. joint Anglo
French bonds redeemable from 10 to
90 years thereafter by the two gov
ernments Jointly and severally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
Two Negroes in Dragnet Of Portland Police
Confess to Shooting Of Waterman Vim. E.
St. John in Portland Store Monday Night

Alexander McRae Captured at Rumford juno
ton and Joseph Jackson at Portland, Tell How
Waterman Discovered McRae and Paid for
Bravery with His Life - Police Say Jackson
Shot st. John to Save McRae from Capture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29

Fair "Wednesday and Thursday
with unchanged temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
41ST GERMAN
ARMY CORPS
IS WIPED OUT
BY THEFL00D

London, Sept. 2s.-G.15 A. M).-The
Times Petrograd correspondent SAYS:
"A report which has been confirmed
from a good quarter is that the Forty
first German army corps was overtaken
by the flooding Of the Pinsk marshes
and. being unable to escape, nearly the
whole Of the corps perished.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-29
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Boston. Sept. 2s.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; not much change in tenn
perature; strong west and northwest
winds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
AN APPEAL 10 THE PUBLIC.

The ofacors and members Of the
Covinston Fire Department are on
deavoring to purchase, with your a.
sistance, IN automobile truck upon
which to place the chemical engine.
This will be . great improvement
and advantage to the department.
aad 20 tar $75 has been subscribed.
tho Hons. Louis Wehrli AMI H. b.
Pruden subscribing same, $50 and
SIS, respectively.
Any one who wishes to increase
this sum may call on Chief Osten-
dorf, who has . list ready for your
Signature and q hand ready for you:
money. These two men have al
ready set the good example for 9th.
ers to follow, and now It IL left to
you to help this movement.
II We can get this truck 1t will
enable 10 to 20 to ares with greater
speed and ease, and every man knowa
the sooner IN engine gets to the
hre the better It II for the mans
house which II burning.
Come forward like real men who
like to see Improvements and build
nm good hre department.
Thanking future subscribers IN Id
vance. We remain,
Yours truly,
Omcers and Iombers OF the Fire
Department.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
LAWN TENNIS AT THE FAIR.

Main attraction at the Fair Thurs
day, was the tennis games. While
the courts were rather rough. the
weather was ideal and the enthusi-
astic crowd of followers seemed to-
be much delighted.
Below will be found the scores OF
mems and Ladies' Doubles. The
singles will be reported later.
In mems doubles, William SAlter
and Lawrence Smith composed the
winning team. In ladies' doubles
Mrs. E. g. Davis and Miss Hazel
Dossat were victorious.
Mems Doubles.
w. Riggs, Ransom, 80: K Kohnke
and Talmage, 6-6.
Alvin Smith and Davis, 6-6; He
bert and Menetre, 5-3.
Alton Smith and White, Al: L.
Smith and VIM. Salter, 6-6.
8emi-F1nals.
Talmage and ,Kohnke, 6-6; Davis
and Alvin Smith, 40.
Julian Smith and N. Salter. Is;
L. Smith and VIM. Salter. Sc.
Finals.
Talmage and Kohnke, $50; L.
Smith aud VIM. Salter, 3-6-6.
Ladies' Doubles.
Miss Jung and Mrs. Julian Smith.
4-6-1; Miss Dossat and Mrs. p. q.
Davis, 6-4-6.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
\ FINE EXHIBITS.

Mr.. G. G. Alexius. In line with
previous exhibits at the parish fairs,
gives . remarkable illustration Of
the independence Of the up-to-date
farmer. He had over one hundred
exhibits Of soaps, foods, canned goods
extracts, fruit juices, syrups. sugar,
preserves, bread, and other things
for the table and useful In the house
hold. And he showed that he was
more Independent Of German drugs
and dies than the United States gem
orally, for he had on exhibition vari-
Gus colored dyes Of his own manu-
facture and cloth dyed with them.
The exhibits Of the boys corn
clubs would be hard to beat any
where. Nelson Sharp, son Of T. A.
Sharp, Of the Fifth Ward, raised
Is 1-2 bushels Of Calhoun Red Cob
corn to theacre; Oscar King, son Of
Sim King. Second Ward, raised 73
bushels Of same corn to the acre;
r. L. Dutsch, Of Waldheim, had
three varieties on exhibition, Vel
low Dent, strawberry and old fash
ioned Indian. He says yellow dent
IL so per cent better than any other
Willie Warner, son Of ]. H. Warner
raised 81 1-2 bushels Of Calhoun Red
Cob to the acre; Robert Williams
Second Ward, raised 73 bushels.
Ten boys Of clubs, on ten acres,
raised 600 bushels at q cost Of 81
cents pc rbushel.
The yield of corn in the parish
has increased 25 to 80 per cent, and
ID now from Is to "a bushels to the
acre. which Is ahead Of the State
average.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
Tho Northwestern Dental CO,

When you 20 to New Orleans to
ct your dental work done, be sure
70 call at the Northwestern Dental
Co.. No. 917 Canal street. You will
ma the finest and best equipped
dental office in the South, under the
Management Of DR.. L. A. GreWster.
Moderate prices; frst-class work 10
the motto. 1verything strictly first
class. and ten year guarantee on al
work.
Open Sunday from 3 to 1: even
1nss until 8 p. m.
NORTHW ESTERN DENTAL CO..
913 Canal Street, New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Bids for the maintenance Of ap-
proximately It's miles of public high
Ways. bridges. culverts, etc. in st.
Iammany parish for a period Of 3
years, will be received by the police
Jury ct its next regular meeting to
@ held on Wednesday, November
II. 1915.
Bidders are requested to furnish
estimates in the alternative. - to
work being done with tools and ma
cninery Of their own, or tools and
meeninery supplied by the police
For specifications see road super.
visor, Covington, La.
The right is reserved to reject any
ana al bids. In the event Of &C
septance Of any bid. good and sol
Won't bond will be required Of the
contractor.
e. D. KENTZEL.
VssS.4t Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
SPEAKING AT PARISH FAIR
AND MENTION OF EXHIBITS


to the Democratic nomination.
l have made no combinations.
dickers or trades, nor do intend
to make any, and do pledge to my
people my best efforts.''
After the formal speech-mak1ng,
dinner was served to the distinguish
ed guests in the restaurant operated
by the Women's Progressive Union.
The waitresses, who are Covington's
prettiest society girls, were deft and
attentive. and looked charming In
their masquerade Of servitude, black
frocks, white collars and cuffs and
frilly white aprons. The restaurant
is light and well ventilated. and the
decorations are artistic, the service
Immaculate, and the menu most ap-
petizing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05

FAIR ATHLETICS.

Prof. Guy A. Smith, coach for the
Covington High School. announces
the following features, beginning at
the Fair Grounds today at 2 p. m:
100 yard dash-Octave Smith and
Albert Lansing.
220 yard dash-Octave Smith and
Albert Lansing.
Shot put-Clifton Keen, Octave
Smith, Albert Lansing.
Hop, step and jump-Lawrence
Smith, Bryan Burns, Max Ransom.
Running broad jump-Lawrence
Smith, Octave Smith, Bryan Bdrne
and Max Ransom.
Halt mile race-Lawrence Smith,
Preparations for Tomarrow.
Clifton Keen.
Big preparations are being made
for tomorrow. which is School Day.
Slidell Is showing the progressive
and cooperative spirit that should
actuate every section Of the parish
In making the Fair entertaining and
success. Mr.. G. N. Liddle, men,
ber Of the School Board from the
Ninth Ward, announces that three
entries will be made from Slidell;
also that the Slidell High School
Band will come up and help fill the
air with those tuneful sounds that
are 30 much appreciated on gala
occasions. Slidell will be given 4
hearty welcome.
The following will represent the
Covington High School tomorrow in
the athletic events at the Fair
1rnnnda.
Unlimited Glass.
100 yard dash-Octave Smith and
Albert Lansing.
220 yard dash-Octave Smith and
Albert Lansing.
40 yard dash-Lawrence Smith
and Clifton Keen.
$50 yard run-LaWrence Smith
and Clifton Keen.
Pole vault-Kenneth Noise and
Lawrence Smith.
Shot put-Octave Smith and Cliff
ton Keen.
High jump-Rudolph Sharp and
Kenneth Noise.
6S-Iinch Class.
SO yard dash-Roy Lacroix and
Emile Menetre.
100 yard daah-Roy Lacrofx and
Emile 1enetre.
High jump-Roy Lacroix and
Clarence Smith.
Broad jump-Roy Lacroix and
Clarence Smith.
Pole vault-Vanio Burns, and
Emile Menetre.
Covington High School basketball
team is also entered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
Don't be . Clam.

Don't be . clam! Eat oysters-
at the counter presided over by Mrs.
Quitman Kohnke, aided and abetted
by Mrs. Julian Smith. And be sure
to insist upon the Lemon Relish on
every bivalve you swallow. This
Lemon Relish Is q sort Of Masonic
secret; wholly inviolable. It IN
made by Mrs. Kohnke, from far
brought recipes collected along the
Pacific Coast and severely edited by
Mrs. Kohnke in the process Of max
ing. Its wonderful favors takes
you through the citrous groves Of
California, through the spiced airs
Of Araby, and fill you with pity for
Lucullus because he did not have the
SAVIOR Of the Kohlke Lemon Relish
1t his feasts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
COLDS DO NOT LEAVE WILL
e-s- INGLY.

Becaues q cold 10 stubborn IL no
teason why you should be. Instead
Of wearing" 1t out, get sure relief
6y taking DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Dangerous bronchial and lung all
msnts often follow q cold which has
@e9a neglected at the beginning. Al
Your body faithfully battled those
cold germs, no better aid can be
given than the use of this remedy.
lts merit has been tested by old and
yonng. Get q bottle to-day. SOC
ind 800.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05

next ten days q lot free 1t Chin
chuba. These lots are now selling
ct $50 each, and In Z short time will
not be obtainable at that price. This
10 purely q boosting proposition, for
the purpose Of getting people to
come to Helenbirg and look over the
situation there, with the confidence
that IL people see for themselves the
future Of this town they will not
miss the opportunity of getting in on
the ground floor and sharing in the
profits that must come from this de-
velopment. Mr.. c. A. Ransom, vice
president of the company, was in
Covington today. He is enthusiastic
over the outlook for the future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-05
BIG IMPROVEMENTS TOBE
MADE AT HEEL ENBIRC BY ST.
TAMhfANY DEVEL LOPMENT co

Colonel Birg, president Of the st.
Tamnany 4 ..ew Orleans Railway
I Ferry Company ana OF the 81.
Tammany Development Company. in
order to build feeders to tho motor
line and make . permanent madnte-
nance and profitable business there
for. has entered Into Z proposition
that will build mp Helenbirg and
make property values along the line
jump ~ real estate values have never
jumped before In this parish. On
the last page Of this psper will be
found an advertisement Of the fact
that this company will give to every
adult visitor to Helenbirg withia the