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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
UNITED HATTERS DEFEATED IN
LONG BOYCOTT STRUGGLE.
Supreme Court Decides Case i'm Favor
of the Loewo Company.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The supreme
court today affirmed the $252.O0O
Judgment of the New York federal
courts awarded D. E. Loewe and Com
pany, Danbury, Conn.,, hatters,
against some 1856 members of the
United Hatters Union under the Sher-
man law as damages resisting from
a boycott.
. During strike at the Loewe Hat
Factory in 1902 the United Hatters
of North America were charged with
having boycotted the Loewe hats.
The manufacturer alleged that large
losses resulted. To recover triple
damages provided by law the hat
company began suit in 1903 against
Il 86 members of the union residing
nearby. Judgment for $252.1SO was
awarded to the company and that
was affirmed by the circuit court Of
appeals.
justice Holmes today announced
the courts. unanimous decision. He
held that mott of the questions Of
law in the. case had been decided
several yeags, lgo by the court when
a demurrer to 1hd filing Of the suit
was decided lin the lower court
against the laboring men. He fur
tier shsal tint IN doltl1dsas -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

to place the blame, if any, on the
right party.
The school children could bring in
any small amounts on the days of
collection and the collector could call
at the school for them. We need the
outside money so badly and il we
can only make a small start it wou
so soon grow to be a great big busi-
ness and the farmers could raise what
they would be sure to sell, and NOT as
many now do, Overstock the market
with the stuff that there is only a
limited outlet for.
The New Orleans people are will
ing to meet us more than half way
to eliminate the middle man. Let
US brace up and do our share.
One thing above all others, we
must see that we ship nothing but
first class goods, and once we get the
name for honesty we can command a
premium over those who are careless
or dishonest.
have many other letters asking
for shipments of eggs, ect., but only
enclose one as sample.
For any other information or CO.
operation phone OR write ME.
G. E. MILLAR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

Those who have not seen ''The
Teaser,"s and wishing to enjoy an
evening of GOOD, wholesome enter
tainment will do we'll TO witness this
second performance on Monday. next.
The performance ut Parkview
should outshadow the. performance at
the Park Pavilion. for these reasons:
The .Parkview has better acoustics
and presents a more realistic atmos-
phere of what you are going to see.
Remember that this is your last
opportunity to witness Miss Drasilia
Todd and Uraliah Hi8sins, which
parts are rendered by Mrs. d. I. Ad-
olson and Mr.. A. G. Mccormack.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
MILLER ADVOCATES
PACKING HOUSE FOR
PARCEL POST STUFF

Abita, Springs, Jan. 2, 1915.
Editor st. Tammany Farmer:
Dear Sir:-Enclosed you will find
a sample of letters that come to hand
every day and l wish to have the
same published through your valu-
able medium:
New Orleans, Jan. 1, 1915.
St. Tammany Truck Growers Asso-
citation, Abita Springs, La.
Gentlemen:-I notice your name
listed in the parcel post guide recent
ly listed by the postmaster. Please
quote me prices on the fc wing:
5 pounds of butter per ~ek.
3 pounds of pork per week.
. 6 pounds of lard per month.
About 25 pounds of potatoes per
You can also quote me prices on
any other table articles necessary for
use in private family. l am very
to deal with the produce
and think that an agreement between
all the actual workers will do muc''
to bring about more equitable sys-
tenn than at present c--ists.
Trusting to hear fre.l you by re-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

ketball received, and our committee
begs to make the following decision
on your inquiry dated December ~:
The player who played the ball COM
mitted a foul, and the goal made
under these conditions does not
count. Would suggest that you fin
ish the game from the point where
the game was stopped.
The goal must not count and the
opponents of the team making the
foul should have free throw for
basket.
Yours truly,
GEORGE +. HEPBRON,
Editor Official Basketball Guide.
A. T. BOND,
Slidell Coach.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Merchants All Anxious to Ship by the |. C..
Railroad IT, That Company Will Give Fa-
cilitjes Asked. Would More Than
Double Their Present Business.

X. be ad
to it very
probably
Public today
guarding of
Finding relief in its
the guarded
lively inferentally.
New Orleans Great
Northern Railroad Company
trains of daily
MALL people
morning have become
Orleans
distressing in manyvays and has
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
ST. Tanlll,any Canning Factory
Preparing For Bigger Business

enterprise that affords every farmer,
every small grower, every boy and
girl ready and sure market at fair
prices for all the vegetables that they
can grow; every merchant increased
cash sales for his merchandise! Do
you want an enterprise that gives
pleasant employment to dozens Of
young people, that by its activities
puts money into circulation and 30
helps the entire public from the bak-
or and butcher to. the professional
man. Do you want good people to
come to your parish and town and
till the idle lands and fill the empty
homes?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

the score was almost even. How Mr..
Smith can state that the score was
almost even, when it was an exact
ratio of to l, is beyond my compre-
hension.
To make it clear to the public as
to why the Slidell team was retained
on the field for play, l wish to sub
nit the following:
New York City, Dec. 20, 1914.
Mr.. John Sebastian, Slidell, La.
Dear Sir:-Yours regarding bas-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

of liquors in less quantities than i've
gallons is hereby fixed at the amount
of Five Hundred ($5OO.OO) Dollars.
That license tax for carrying on busi-
ness of selling at retail beer ,r Wine
only, license tax is hereby fixed at
the sum OF Two Hundred ana Fifty
(s25OOO) Dollars.
Section 4. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That no license shall be issued
for a longer period than ona year,
and the license tax as herein levied
to be due and collectable on the same
day and date as the license tax duo
the State If not paid at the same
time the same shall. be delinquent at
the same day and date as the license
tax for. the State becomes delinquent.
Section 5. 1t shall be the duty OF
the Tax Collector to notify all license
tax payers when the said tax is due
by them, and when the same shall
become delinquent, and he shall re-
port all delinquents to the town at
torney who is hereby empowered to
institute suit for the collection OF
said delinquent license. Tax payers
shall be subject to all costs, charge=
and interest as is affixed by the law
Of this State: ,.5.ef
Adopted at the regular meeting
January 5, 1915.
Moved by d. l. Addison, seconded
by W H. Kentzel. that the above
ordinance be adopted.
Yea: D. l. Addison, A. C. Nc
Cormack, NJ. P. Planche, A. r. Smith,
W. II Kentzel.
Nay: None.
Absent: F. ]. Martindale.
Carried.
An ordinance to provide revenues
for the town of Covington for. the
year 1915, for the purpose of paying
the statutory, usual, necessary and
ordinary expenses of the said town
for the year 1915, was offered:
-', AN ORDINANCE.
An ordinance to provide revenues for
the town Of Covington FOR the year
1915, for the purpose of paying
the statutory, usual, necessary and
r" ordinary charges of said town for
the year 1915.
Mayor and Town council of the town
of Covington, That ten (1O mills
on the dollar is hereby levied on all
taxable property taxable under the
laws Of the State of Louisiana stu
ated within the corporate limits Of
the town of Covington, according to
the assessed value of the property as
shown on the assessment roll of the
town of Covington, for the year 1919
which assessment lis now on file in
the office of the secretary of the
town council, for the purpose of rails
ing and providing sufficient revenue
to meet statutory, usual, necessary
and ordinary charges and obligations
for the said town of Coyington, for
the year 1915, as shown by the bud
get of 1915, adopted by the said town
council. - .-.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
cts, That the Tax Collector be and
lis hereby authorized and instructed
to proceed with the collection of the
taxes for the year 1914, according to
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

II you want these things rally a.
the courthouse Saturday, January II,
At 10 q. m. Learn what the company
has accomplished. what its plans are.
making suggestions for improvement,
join its forces by becoming stock
holder, and assist in nominating dt-
rectors an dofficers.
i We have demonstrated that the
1cannery can pack at a profit. Farm
i0ts have harkened to our campaign
for increased acreages, and are ten
ldering vegetables in greater quantity
than out capital viii purchase. From
Is miles have wagons come laden
with potatoes. Almost at our door
have farmers grown 100, zoo and
even $40 bushels. Yet our limited
funds can buy but small portion.
We must keep faith with the grow
ers or 60 out Of business. We cam
not buy from one and refuse another.
We must tell them now to 0plant, to
remain in their humble state as they
have for generations or to reap the
fruits Of their toll in the liberal re-
ward to be paid by the cannery Tor
their entire crops. We want to make
the cannery q cannery for the pro-
ducer by having him become one OF
our stockholders. We want to make
It q benefit by giving employment to
many. by lessening the cost Of canned
foods to the consumer, and by put
ting money into circulation.
We appeal to your civic pride, to
your desire to help your community.
It is your right, and your duty, be
you man, woman or youth, to hel
to the best Of your ability to place
the cannery upon commercial basis.
But you must do it. After the 18th
1t may be too late.
ST. TAMMANY CANNING CO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

An effort is being made to extend
the usefulness of the Covington Can
merry. This company started business
purpose being to help the parish as
much as to make money TO rthe stick
holders. Toquote from one of the
directors: "The first year growers
planted by the row; now they plant
by the acre, and the company cannot
handle their crops The appeal fol-
lows:
Citizens, farmers, property-hold-
ers, men, women! Do you want an
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
BASKETBALL.

The Covington High and Frank
linton basketball teams will play .
game at the Gymnasium in Covington
tonight (January 81. The Frank
linton team is rated as one Of the
best among the school teams OF the
State. 50 a very interesting game Is
expected.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
The Snden Game Still IN the Limehght

coach of the s1idellEt team were asked
if they would take the field after the
expiration of five minutes, and they
both declined. AS stated in the
beginning, do not wish to say that
anyone stated an untruth, but I do
most emphatically, speaking both for
Captain Fritchie and myself, say that
said affirmed statement is mis-
statement of facts.
And again, Mr.. Smith claims a
right to the game on the basis that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
GRAND JURY HEARS HOW BETS
ARE MADE AT THE
RACE TRACK.
No Evidence Brought Out That the
Law is Being Violated.

New Orleans, Jan. 6.-There was
some interest Tuesdoy in and around
the Criminal Court Building when it
became known that the grand jury
had started an investigation of the
methods in the placing of bets at the
race track. 1t was a regular meeting
of the grand jury. District Attorney
Luzenburg summoned Superintend-
ent Reynolds, Detectives Giynn and
Gregson, and several patrolmen de-
tailed at the fair grounds.
The session lasted two hours. No
evidence was forth coming 20 show
tie law lfsd Seen vi6lated, e61sse-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Our Home Homestead Association

dend of per cent, saw the oppor-
tunity that was offered by such an
association in this parish when 1t
was organized March IS. 1901.
Through its aid some very pretty
homes have been built and its state
ment in this paper is very encourag-
ing for its future prosperity.
Following is the board of directors:
H. ]. Smith, T. M. Burns. NJ. p.
Planche, E. A. Leonval, j. S. Jones,
p. J.. Laborde, Sr.. A.. j. Planche.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
turn mail. l am,
Yours truly,
-4 ~, GEO. WELNAN.-
1919 Constance Street.

~, GEO. WEL4AN,
2919 Constance Street,
New Orleans, La
The opportunity is here to create
a very valuable outlet for all who
can raise the matter Of eggs, butter,
country made sausage. soup bunches,
lard. choice cuts of fresh pork, and
preserves Of all kinds, to say nothing
Of cane syrup and dressed poultry.
A. start could be made by some one
N a certain district calling ON Ger
tain day, say twice a week, and COL
lecting all produce the others have.
packing and shipping same for a
small percentage of the profits. A
central packing shed could be uesd,
for instance, l have a large ware
house in Abita Springs, owned by the
Abita Springs Water Co.. who have
given me permission to use the un-
occupied portion for any such pu,
pose. l consider that the goods
should be packed at such place to
insure uniform packing and grading
the eggs collected to be stamped with
the number Of the owner and record
kept to be. able, in case of complaints.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

tenant of landlord gives the man
of moderate means an opportunity
that could only come to him other
wise after years of stinting and saw
ing. For this reason homestead as
scciations have become universally
popular and successful. especially in
the large cities, where an immense
amount of money is put into them.
The Peoples Building and Loan
Association, of Covington, which has
just declared its semi-annual diyi-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
ILLINOIS CENTRAL PEOPLE VISIT
COVINGTON.

Supt. w. Meehan, Agents George
Wilds,I Jr., r. L. Montgomery. J.tS.
Levi and Travelling Freight Agent
McConnico. Of the Illinois Central
Railroad were in Covington, Tuesday.
1t was claimed that they were simply
on tour of inspection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

Homestead associations have play
ed wonderful! part in the progress
and development of communities and
have therefore become popular
means OF Investment. Money invest
ed in home is put to the best use
that money can be put to. An assc-
citation that enables a man to pro-
vide home for his family by month
ly payments that would be required
in the mere rental If he were the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Farmers to Plant Beans for Shipment

found at the Mackie Pine Products
Company or can be addressed at Gov
ingto1.
Mr.. Warner is keeping in touch
with men who are big handlers Of
strawberries and vegetables in |, III
Northern markets, and he seems con-:
hdent that II the berries come IN
early that q good price will be re-
ceived for them the coming season.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Success Of
fIIle Teaser :

The success of the three-act come
dy drama presented two weeks ago
for the Kings Daughters has led it
to being again presented at the Park
view Theatre at the more popular
prices of 10 and Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

Jackson, Miss, Jan. The Mis-
sissippi Railroad Commission late to-
day refused to grant the petition of
the Alabama & Vicksburg Railroad
to discontinue service of passenger
trains Numbers and s, operating
between Shreveport, La, and Meridi-
an. Miss. The railroad claimed that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
PARKvTEW THEATRE.

The Barelli Opera Company, At
the Parkview Theatre, Tuesday and
Wednesday nigrts, gave Covington
people an opportunity to hear some
very good singing. The perform
anee was much better than is usually
pat on at q picture show in town
f6g- -E13 60Vf4KtoA. (,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

On motio1s duly seconded, the
above reports we're referred to the
finance committee.
The secretary was instructed to
draw warrants for the following
bil1s:t as
A. D. Schwartz 400
Paul J. Dulion ..... 400
Schon5erg's Pharmacy. 800
The secretary was instructed to
write estate Of H. Laroussini, in ref
erence to banQuetfe, and the St. Tam
many Bank in regard to water pipes
|dfscharging on banQuette on New
Hampshire street.
, Moved bysA. ". Smith, seconded
by M. P. Planche, that the assess
ment roll for the year 1914, show
ing a total valuation of $751,733.O0,
made and Submitted by Warren
Thomas, assessor of the parish of St.
Tammany, State Of Louisiana, be re-
ceived, accepted and approved.
Carried. -a 4.ss.4
An ordinance levying an annual
tax upon alIcorporations, firms, per-
sons, individuals, ETC., carrying on
or pursuing any trade, occupotion,
business or calling, within the limits
of the town OF Covington, La, for
the year 1915:
AN ORDINANCE.
An ordinance levying annual tax up
on all corporations, firms, persons,
individuah carrying on or pur-
suing any trade, occupation, busi-
ness calling, within the limits OF
the town Of Covington, La.
Section |. Be II ordained by tie
Mayor and Town Council of the town
of Covington, That q license tax is
hereby levied for the year 1915 upon
all corporations, firms, persons or
individuals pursuing or carrying on
any trade, occupation, business OF
calling within the corporate limits Of
the town OF Covington, which is sub
iect to State license.
Section Z Be it further resolved,
etc, That the amount of license tax
shall be and the same is hereby fixed
at the same amount that is now levi
ed and collected by the. State, for the
same kindof trade, occupation, busi-
ness or calling, except the license for
the. sale afretaif OF spirftuo,,s or 81
tpxicating.1iQnors,. OF which the Ii
ea4se AeA Hall he: sinafter fixed.
Section Be It Yltalf. on1asned,
ETC.. Thatsthe license fSa u eaFrying
on business OF saloon or the retailing
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Slidell, La, Jan. S, 1915

Slidell, La, Jan. 5, 1915.
Editor St. Tammany FARMER:
The object of this article is not
to incur a feeling Of enmity from
anyone, but rather to attempt an ad-
justment Of misstatements made by
Coach Smith and Referee Menetre,
relative to the basketball game play
at Slidell on Dec. S, 1914.
In the first place Mr.. Smith pro-
duces Letter from Referee Menetre
stating that both the captain and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Refuses to Let Take OFF Train

passenger trafae had - decreased
that these trains were being run at
a financial loss.
The petition was opposed by the
business men Of Jackson and Me-
ridian and on submission of the case
the commission voted unanimously
to refuse the relief asked by the rail-
road.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

on Masonry, and while in Coyington
will be the guest Of the local Masonic
lodge. This will probably be the
first public lecture on the subject of
Masonry ever heard in Covington,
and the public, especially the ladies,
are cordially invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

1901 90
The items fixed on the above bud
get for the year 1915 are based on
the specific appropriation for each
item hereinabove shown, that all sur
plus of each or any said items, should
there be any, is to be paid into the
general fund, subject to such appro-
priations as may be deemed neces-
sary hereafter.
Moved by D. l. Addison, seconded
by A. R. Smith that the above bud
get be adopted for the year 1915.
Carried. "
Moved, seconded and carried that
the dog ordinance be enforced from
and after the date of this meeting.
There being no further business
the council adjourned subject to call.
p. j. LACROIX,
Mayor.
L. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

versity should in any manner inter-
fere with the strawberry crop. Also,
the expense Of planting beans is not
great. The seed costs about s,
for the planting Of an acre, and ar
rangements have, .been made to sup
ply those who ara unable to get them
with seed. sAllAwhos are desirous Of
planting should get into communities
ton with Mr.. Warner. He may be
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

members Of the labor union, were
liable under the Sherman antitrust
law for acts Of the officials Of the
union.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09

Mr.. J. Warner, the hustling presi-
dent of the Farmers Association, an
nounces that the association has al
ready 80 acres pledged to the plant
ing of beans. 1t is desired to in
crease this acreage to as large an
extent as possible, not only because
it is a good, paying crop when it
strikes the market right, but because
it will be good hedge in case ad-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
MASONIC LECTURE.

4 On the night Of January 18th Mr.
John T. Lasley, State Masonic Lee
turer, will deliver a public lecture
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
Proceedings CoyingtonI
Town Council January !

Covington, La, Jan. S, 1915.
The town council met in regular
session on the above date.
Present: P. J. Lacroix, mayor.
d. L. Addison, A. C. McCormack, n.
r. Planche, A. r. Smith, w. H. Kent
eel.
Absent: F. J. Martindale.
Moved by M. p. Planche, seconded
by d. I. Addison, that the minutes OF
November be adopted as read.
Carried.
The minutes of December l and
December 3 were, on motion duly sec
onded, adopted as read.
The secretary submitted his report
Tor the month Of December. as fol-
lows:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
643O.95
l.. A. PERREAND,
Conpoforv

6430.95
L. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
Jacob Seller, treasurer, submitted
his report from September 80, 1914.
to November FL, 1914. as follows:
Receipts:
Sept. so, balance depos-
tied Covington Bank
and Trust CO., -. 2227.88
Oct. 81, deposited Cow
ington Bank & Trust
Co, ..... ....... 126.0O
Nov. 10, deposited Cow .
ington Bank & Trust
Co., ...... ....... $3.50
Nov. 20, deposited Cow
ington Bank l. Trust
Co., 4S.0U
24S2.1S
Disbursements:
By warrants paid from
Sept. 80 to Nov. 81,
1914 2471.07
Check to V. z. Young. I'LL
24s2.1s
Treasurer
v. z. Young, treasurer, submitted
his report from Nov. 21, 1914, to
December 81, 1914, as follows:
Receipts:
Nov. 81 to balance re- ),
:, ceived from Jacob Sci -
Ter, treasurer, 8. .ss:.S... 4PS ! /! 4.v;s
Nov. "a deposit in Cov.sfss'..s =
ington Bank & Trust
Co, ...... ...... 1870
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1915-01-25

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riidqsiaIassn. Die gHariffe Der RuIs
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