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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
German Steamer Sunk.

London, May PA Copenhagen
dispatch says the German steamship
Worms is believed to have been sunk
by a Russian submarine. Also the
Swedish steamship Rosallnd struck a
mine near Stockholm last night and
was sunk. The crew was saved.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
AMERICAN MAILS
MUST Be LEFT ALONE
A New Note Is Prepared to Send to
England Regarding the MoIestIns
Of American Mails.
CBy Associated Press)

Washington. May ga new note
to Great Britain protesting further
against the interference OF American
mails was laid before President VII
son today and will probably be sent
to London tomorrow. The general
terms of the note we're framed at the
state department. bu the president In.
cluded some OF his own language.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
FOR SALE.

A bargain. one quarter block o,
ground and two good cottages; one
four rooms and ono six rooms
Sewer and city water; east front:
good neighborhood; close in. Price
5000. ]. W. Bats.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
Great Xerdun Battle.
CBy Associated Press }

Paris. May 22.-The battle OF Yer
dun. the longest and most bitterly
contested struggle of the war. entered
the fourth month at noon today. The
Germans are continuing the assault at
Dead Mans Hill. where the bloodiest
conflicts OF the last three months
have occurred.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
ARCTIC EXPLORER
ARRIVES IN LONDON
Professor Maurice Tanquary Of Amer
lean Party 10 In London and
Reports Good Results.

London. May ga member OF the
American Arctic Crocker land expe-
dition. Professor Maurice Tanquary
OF Chicago. arrived here today from
Greenland. He reports good scientific
results by the expedition.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
Lynch Gets Ten Years.

w sf77-7NItN"I ITT.-T
London, May 22.-The American
embassy today was officially advised
Of the ten.year prison sentence OF
Jeremiah c. Lynch. an American
charged with participating in the Irish
rebellion. He was originally sen.
fenced to death.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22

Recent official statistics place the
available water power OF Spain at
about 100000 horsepower. OF which
only about 100000 horsepower is be-
ing utilized.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
TORNADO KILLS
THREE IN ALABAMA
CBy Associated prss)

tBy Associated frcss,)
birmingham. Ala. May 2s.-Two
white people and one negro are dead
and ten injured as the result OF a
tornado at sunnyside and songo.
which is ten miles south OF here. this
morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
Mines Looted.
Cny Associated Prossl

(Dy Associated Prcss)
III Paso. Texas. May 22.-Amerlcan
and other foreign owned mining prop.
critics at Cuarto. Cienegas, we're loot.
ed by bandits on May Is, according to
reliable reports.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
British Forces Defeated.

Vby AsspcIated Ftcss.l
Berlin. May 22.-Defeat OF the Brit.
ish forces by rebellious tribesmen in
the Province Darfur. Anglo o-Egyptian
Sudan. was reported from Constants.
nople.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
Heard Heavy cannonadina.


London. May 22.-Reports from
kalmar, Sweden. say violent cannon.
aiding was heard last night and 1t is
believed a sea battle is in progress
in the Baltic between German and
Russian warships.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
Italian Nobleman Wounded.

Rome, May 22.-Lieutenant Nor.
rome, son OF the Italian minister OF
war. was dangerously wounded during
the Austrian offensive.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22

As there is much beast and some
doyil In a man. so there is some angel
and God In him.-Samuel Taylor Col
cridge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
AUSTRLANS FORCING ITALIANS BACK
PRISONERS, VILLAGES
AND GUNS CAPTURED

Slowly the Austrians Are Pushing the Italians
Back in Their Great Offensive Movement.
Many Italian Prisoners and Guns Were
Captured---The Austrans Are Withdraw
ing Their Troops from Albania to Send to
Italian Front-"The Great Battle of Verdun
Is Now Entering the Fourth Month and
Desperate Fighting Is Still in Progress-.Re-
ported that a German Steamer Was To :
pedoed--. Naval Battle Between Germans
and Russians Belie eved To Be in Progress
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22

Washington. May 22.-The state de-
partment has been advised that new
Carranza note will arrive in Wash
ington today or tomorrow. The con-
tents are unknown. but belief is ex.
pressed the note deals with the Glenn
Springs and Bouquillas raids.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
sibIey's Men Back.
CBy Associated PrcsS)

CBy Associated PrcsS)
Marathon. Texas. May 22-slbley's
detachment arrived at Bouquillas yes.
terday. II was previously reported as
back to Join Langhorne. who.
II was rumored. was in close proxi.
nifty to a Yaqui band.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-22
EARTHQUAKE IS
FELT IN GREECE

(By Associated Press)
Athens. May ga severe earth.
quake was felt here shortly before
midnight last night
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08


Notice to voters-To vote In favor
Of the proposition submitted upon
this ballot, place a cross Ky mark
in the square after the word YES
To vote against 1t, place q similar
mark after the word mo-"
Be It further ordained. ETC.,
Section S. That the said elect.
shall be conducted under the generr
election laws of the State Of Louisi-
ana In so far as the same are appli-
cable to special elections, and par
ticularly under the provisions Of Act
256 Of the Acts Of the General As
emily OF the State OF Louisiana for
the year 1910, and acts amenda-
tory thereto. at the following poll
ing place: Courthouse. Covington,
Louisiana.
The Commissioners Of such cleo
ton are designated as follows: c.
L. Smith. F. J. Martindale and Ben
Fontan; and Robt L. Aubert Is here
by designated as Clerk.
The polls shall be opened at seven
Cd O'Clock a. M. and closed at Ave
go o'clock p. m.
Be it further ordained, etc,
Section s. The said Commissions
ers and Clerk shall receive the bal
lots of ali duly qualified property
taxpaying electors entitled to vote
at the said election and shall deposi
them as received in the ballot boxes
to be provided for that purpose, and
at the close Of said election, shall
count and canvass the votes cast for
and against the said proposition on
duplicate tally sheets to be provided
for said purpose. and shall deliver
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

one Of the same together with the
ballots and the ballot boxes to the
Clerk Of the Mayor and Board Of Al
dermen to be by him held and sub
mitted to the said Mayor and Board
of Aldermen at 10 o'clock a. m. on
the 18th day of May, 1915, at which
time the said Mayor and Board Of AL
dermen shall assemble at the regn-
lar meeting place Of the said Mayor
and Board Of Aldermen to canvass
the returns and make PRONUNCIATION
Of the results Of said election as re-
quired by law.
Be 1t further ordained, ETC.,
Section Z. That in the event said
election results in favor of mourning
the said debt of Sixty Thousand
($6O,O00.0O) Dollars and issuing
said negotiable bonds as represent
Ing the same, the Mayor Of said town
and Clerk Of this Board shall cause
to be issued the said Sixty Thousand
($60,000.00) Dollars In bonds as
aforesaid, representing said indebt-
edness Of Sixty Thousand ($60,000)
Dollars, maturing 40 hereinabove
stated, with interest coupons attach.
ed thereto representing interest to
become due thereon, and to be i
such form and tenor as may be ap-
proved by said Mayor and Clerk. but
not inconsistent with the provisions
Of this ordinance and said bonds with
interest coupons attached when issu-
ed shall be sold by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen for not less than
par and the proceeds of said sale
shall be deposited In the treasury of
said town to be used exclusively for
constructing and equipping water
works system and shall not be used
for any other purpose, the title tc
which waterworks system shall vest
In and remain at all times the prop
erty Of the town Of Coyington. The
said bonds and the interest coupons
attached thereto shall be payable as
they mature at any bank or trust
company in New York, N. Y, or New
Orleans or Covington. La, in the
Unated States. at the option of the
purchaser thereof upon notice to the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen of
the town Of Covington thirty days be-
fore maturity OF any bond or inter.
est coupon. In default Of such notice
the said bonds and coupons shall be
payable at the Office of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen Of the towr
Of Covington.
Be It further ordained, ETC.,
Section 8. That in the event the
said election results In favor of in
curing said debt and issuing said
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

tached the proper coupons repre-
sentine interest on said bonds at tue
rate Of i've per cent per annum, from
the 18th day Of July, 1916. payable
semi-annually on the 18th day OF
July and the 18th day of January
each year.
And that the Secretary of this
council be and he IL hereby instruct
ed to have prepared for use At said
special election, al necessary ballots,
ballot boxes, tally sheets, lists Of vot-
ers and compiled statements Of vot.
e.. In number and amount.
Be It further ordained. ETC..
Section 3. That in order to pay
the interest on said bonds and pro-
vide . sinking fund for the payment
Of the principal thereof as provided
in Section Two hereof. = special tax
shall be levied on all taxable proper
ty in the town Of Covington sufficient
to produce the following sums each
wear f0.wif.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

bonds as hereinabove set forth, the
town Of Covington shall be and re-
main irIevocably obliged to the pur-
chaser or purchasers OF said bonds
for the payment + said in.
debtedness with the interest there
on, and this ordinance authorizing
the issuance of said bonds and the
levying of the tax with which to pay
the principal and interest theIeo
shall be and remain irrepealable. so
long as any of said bonds and inter-
est coupons shall remain outstand-
ing and unpaid and the passage Of
this ordinance shall constitute and be
a contract between the holder o:
holders of said bonds and the town
of Cov;ngton and shall be and remain
inviolate and no aw or ordinance
shall ever be passed relieving the
governing authority Of said town
from the obligation Of annually levy
ing such special tax as hereinabove
provided and paying same on the In
terest and principal Of said bonds.
Be It further ordained, ETC.,
Section 9. That all laws or ordi-
nances contrary to or In conflict
herewith be and the same are here
by repealed, and this ordinance shall
take effect when approved by = ma
jority Of the qualified property tax
paying electors Of the said town Of
Covington. and due 3romulgation is
made thereof as required by law.
Read and considered by sections
and adopted a. a whole ct q regular
meeting of the Mayor and Board o.
Aldermen by recorded aye and nav
vote on the 4th day Of April, A. D.
1916.
Approved In open session this 1T
day Of April. A. D., 1916.
PAUL ]. LACROlX,
Mayor Town of Covington, La.
Attest:
L. A. PERREAND.
Clerk Town Of Covington, La.
II was moved by A. r. Smith, Sec
onded by ]. E. Nilsson, that the mayor
appoint a committee to select three
citizens to serve as COMMITTEES to
revise the assessment roll Of the town
of Covington. Said committee to re-
port their selection at special meet
ing to be held on Tuesday. April II.
1916. The mayor appointed 4. r.
Smith. NJ. p. blanche and ]. q. Nil
son.
There being no further business
the council adjourned.
PAUL j. LACRO1X.
Mayor.
l.. A. PERREAND.
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

town of CovingtOn, in the sum OF
Sixty Thousand Dollars and negoti-
able bonds be issued in said amount.
bearing interest at the rate Of five
per cent per annum payable semi
annually, the principal of said bonds
becoming payable within 81 years
of their date, and issued in such de-
nominations, payable at such time.
and in such installments with such
other details relating thereto as shall
be determined by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen and authorized
by the constitution and laws Of the
State Of louisiana The funds real
ICED from the mourning of said debt
and the sale of said bonds to be used
for the purpose of constructing q
waterworks system In said town, the
title to which shall vest in said town
of Covington; and.
Whereas, in the event said indebt-
edness designated in the foregoing
proportion shall be authorized by
the taxpayers to be incurred and
bonds shall be issued therefor. the
total amount of the Indebtedness OF
said town (including said bonds)
shall be within the constitutional
limit of ten per centum on the as
sessed valuation of the property of
said town, and the special tax to be
annually levied to pay the install
ments Of interest and principal OF
said bonds as they respectively fall
due with all other special taxes
levied and to be levied for other
lawful purposes will be within the
limit prescribed by the constitution,
of ten mills on the dollar of the as
sessed valuation of the property
within such town prescribed by the
constitution;
Now, therefore, be 1t ordained by
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Of the Town Of Covington, in regular
session convened:
Section l.. That the town of Gov
ington incur a debt of Sixty Thous-
and ($6O,O0O) Dollars to be used
for the exclusive purpose Of con-
structing, erecting and eQuipping q
waterworks system in the town
Covington, Louisiana, for supplying
the Inhabitants Of said town Of Gov,
ington. Louisiana. with water. the
title to such system shall be vested
In the said town Of Covington:
Be it further ordained, ETC.,
Section 2. That as representing
said Indebtedness said town Of Gov
ington do issue 100 negotiable bonds
numbered to 1870, both numbers In
elusive, bearing date Of July /;
1916, with five per cent per annum
interest from date. payable semi
annually on the 18th day Of Jul,
and the 18th day of January, each
year in the specific amounts and ma
turtles. as follows:
10 bonds of $500 each. one o.
said bonds maturing July 18th o
each year from 1917 to 1926. both
inclusive.
10 bonds of $500 each, two of sale
bonds maturing on July 18th of each
year from 1927 to 1881. both inclu-
sive.
Is bonds of $500 each, three of
said bonds maturing on July 18th
Of each year from 1882 to 1896. both
inclusive.
20 bonds of $500 each, four of said
bonds maturing on July 18th Of each
year from 1887 to 1871. both in
elusive.
IS bonds of $500 each, FIVE of said
bonds maturing on July 18th of each
year from 1912 to 1913. both in.
elusive.
80 bonds Of $500 each. six of saie
bonds maturing on July 18th of each
year from 1919 to 1853, both in
elusive
That to said bonds shall be at
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

from the 18th day of July.
1916, payable semi-annually
on the 18th day Of July and
the 18th day Of January Of
each year, and iss ned in
such denominations, pay
able at such time and in
such insta1lments, with such
other details relating there
to as shall be determined
by the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen and authorized
by law for the purpose Of
erecting, constructing and
equipping a system Of water
works for supplying the in
habitants Of the Town Of
Covington with water, the
title to such waterworks
system shall vest In the
Town Of Covington, Lou
isiana.
TaYa h1a IN InaHiny
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08


Section I. That the question OF
mourning said Indebtedness and issu-
ing Of said bonds for the purpoe
above mentioned shall be submitted
to the property taxpayers who are
qualified electors for such purpose by
special election which Is hereby or
dered to be called in said town on
The 18th day of May, A. D.. 1916. in
accordance with the election laws OF
the State of Louisiana, anc especial
" in accordance with Act No. 256 o!
1910. for the purpose Of voting on
said question. and the Mayor is here
by authorized to proclaim the same
a: aforesaid: and that the ballots to
be used at said election shall be in
the following form:
TOWN OF CONVICTION. La.
Special Election.
May 18th, 1915.
For the Issuance Of Bands.
Proposition to incur debt l----
and issue bonds for the
Town Of Covinston, Parish
of st. Tammany, State Of
Louisiana. to the amount Of
Sixty Thousand ($6O,OOO)
Dollars. to run for Z period Yes
of thirty seven years from
the 18th day of July. 1916.
to bear interest at the rate
Of i've per cent per annum
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08
TOWN COUNCIL
(Continued from page ~

Submitting to the property tax
payers of the town of Covinston.
parish of St. Tammany, Safe Of
Louisiana, entitled to vote under the
laws and constitution Of the State OF
Louisiana. the question of mourning
debt by the said town VI Covington
and the issuance of bonds therefor
in the sum of Sixty ($60,OOO) Dol
lars for the purpose of constructing
a system of waterworks in the said
town Of Cowington. The title to
such waterworks system to vest in
said town Of Covington. fixing the
date and maturity of said bonds and
each of them; and fixing where they
shall be payable; fixing the rate OF
interest said bonds shall bear and
providing when and where said in
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

Singer sewing machines, cash OF
easy payments. Postal will bring MT
to your residence. H. l.. Woods
Agent, Covington. La. ap8-4ts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

FOR SALE-Small black pony
saddle and bride. Will sell at rea.
-sonable price for childrens use. E
G.. Davis. apltf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

BARGAINS IN N1GS-For hatch
ing in S. C. Rhodelsland Reds and
Barred Plymouth Rocks, so cents for
Is. l.. O. Alexius, Covington, La.
ap8-f
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

FOR SALE-Extra good family
horse. l.. E. Bethea, Vaudeville,
Louisiana. mlS-At'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

ROOMS FOR RENT-Furnished
or unfinished. Apply at sos 21st
Avenue. corner of Jefferson. liz
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08
SEED POTATOES.

Porto Rican Vans. per bushel 6Oc.
Triumph, per bushel. Coo.
Peanuts. per bushel, 6Oc.
G.. G. ALEXlUS.
p. o. Box 331. Covingtor, La.
mr4-2m
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

FOR SALE-Tomato, cabbage
pepper and egg plants. c. A. TIE
bout. Roseland. La. aS-ll*
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

FOR RENT-Two Of the best To-
Gated ofnces In the town OF CovIne-
ton. Well lighted. we'll ventilated.
Covington Bank L Trust Company.
fOb10-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE.
Stone variety, 10 cents dozen. s
dozen for Is cents, 60 cents q hun
dred. Mrs. J. A. WadswOrth. Gov
ington, La. mz5-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08
PERSONAL NOTICE.

WANTED-Contrac with sew
eral teams to haul down-timber. or
will rent teams. Address Pottevent
L Tavre Lumber Company. Logging
Department, Tlorenville, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

DoB DEBVICD-Roglstered man
Meth Kentucky jack, Fairbanks ".
NJ. So3l. Terms: $500 1ewA ana
oS.oO when foal comes. j. Drunes.
It Planeho 4 Porbos' saleon. cov1AG-
ington, La. au4s-sme
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08

1916 the sum Of $3500.0O.
1917 the sum Of $3475.0O.
1918 the sum Of $3450.00.
1919 the sum of $342s.00.
1920 the sum Of $4,000.
1921 the sum Of $3375.0O.
1922 the sum Of $3350.0O.
1923 the sum Of $3325.OO.
1924 the sum Of $3300.00.
1926 the sum Of $3275.00.
1926 the sum Of $4,000.
1927 the sum Of 100000.
1923 the sum Of $3650.00.
1929 the sum Of 100000.
1880 the sum of $355O.OO.
1881 the sum Of 100000.
1882 the sum Of $3925.0O.
1888 the sum of $3850.OO.
1884 the sum Of $3775.CO.
1885 the sum Of $4,000.
1896 the sum Of $4125.00.
1887 the sum Of $4025.OC.
1898 the sum Of $3925.OO.
1899 the sum OF $3825.00.
1910 the sum of $3725.0O.
l941 the sum Of $4125.1O.
1919 the sum Of 100000.
1943 the sum Of $3875.O0.
1914 the sum Of $4,000.
1916 the sum Of $3625.O0.
1916 the sum Of $35O0.0O.
1947 tho sum Of $3375.00.
i948 the sum Of $4,000.
l949 the sum Of 100000.
1850 the sum Of $4,000.
1851 the sum Of .$330O.O0.
: 1852 the sum Of $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-08
Signature Of Voter.

Taxable valuation .........
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-11
Toilet Articles

All the standard articles that you want in your home are to be found here. We have line of Toilet Articles that cannot be equalied.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-11

We have everything you would expe find in a Drug Store. Our lines of medi- cines are more complete than you will find in many of our larger cities.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-11

This is one line that we have always given our best attention. Drug Store Sundries embrace many articles and we want you to let us supply you.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26

from disgrace and still others because ciroum
victed them of crime F. A. Whittier state parole agent
of Minnesota, has started an appro
praton from the state legislature provide free legal
aid for prisoners in reganing their freedom
Slowly but surely society is assuming different att
ude toward those unfortunaes who have been convicted
of violating its rules and regulations While society seems
to be theoretically creating crimes with every session
of the legislature there is work leaven among ntel
gent which urges them look upon all violators of
the law leniently Probably the latter attitude is
result of the former activity 1t is hard look upon
man who lawabding citizen until the last session
of the legislature criminal simply because the legis
ature i'll its wisdom said that he is criminal
With the exception of the members of the Supreme
Court OF Idaho 99 out of every 100 lawyers the state
feel that the latest antiquor law of the state is uncon
stituonal They convinced that the Supreme Court
of the uni'ed States will hold the law unconstitutional if
comes before it. Notwithstanding this conviction
men are declared criminals every week for violating the
law. If the Supreme Court should hold the law uncon-
stuonal dozens of have been treated most harshy
and most unjustly The state will make no reparaon
California is trying the plan of providing public de-
fender of accused Of crime Minnesota may provide
attorneys to fight the of unusty convicted of
violation of the law. In this is the change in at
ude of the public registered In fifteen or twenty thous
and penal institutions will be abolished The world
do move but it takes its time.