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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

wales, Australia. Part OF the New
Zealand coal lands belongs to the
government and part to private own
ers. The government worked its
own mines merely to supply coal tc
the railroads, which are government
property, and left it to the private
coal companies to supply the general
public.
Some years ago prolonged strike
in the coal mines of New South
Wales cut OF the supply Of Australi-
an coal, and gave the New Zealand
coal companies q monopoly of tn
business. They took advantage o.
the chance to raise their rates. ''As
soon as this became a matter of COM
mon complaint" says the Hon. Hugh
H. Lusk, in his book, Social Wei.
fare of New Zealand" the govern
ment took steps to increase the out
put of their own mines, and offered
to supply dealers at the old prices.
At first the coal mining companies
prevented most of the dealers from
buying the government coal by
threats that they would sell none tc
anybody who dealt with the govern
ment mines. The attempt. however
did not last long, as the government
proceeded to establish depots at all
the chief centers Of population, and
offered to supply coal to consumers
at retail prices. When this step was
taken, the struggle was practically at
and end; and within q few weeks
the coal-mining companies surrend-
cred at discretion and reduced their
prices to the old SCALE, The gov
eminent coal depots still exist at the
principal centers, but while coal can
still be got there by the public. no
attempt is made to push the scale, OF
to increase the production Of ths
government mines-the mere fact o
the existence of the being looked on
as warning to the producers, and E
guarantee Of fair play to the public. -
The United States owns rich coal
lands in Alaska, but the influence of
the private coal companies has been
strong enough thus far to keep tho
government from working them
Meanwhile the price Of coal goes up
and up. The rise is laid to the de-
mand Of the miners for higher wages;
but the New York World reminds "
that when the price Of coal advanced
before, the miners wages for dig
ging coal was raised only Is cents
ton, while the. price to the con-
sumers was raised so cents q ton.
The United States owns oil lands.
too, and a bill has been introduced in
Congress that the government should
begin to work them; but nobody ex-
poets that the Standard Oil will lie,
the measure pass.
Mr.. Lusk tells how the New Zea
land government has also undertaken
life, accident and fire insurance,
each case when an attempt was made
to form a practical trust" and
charge unreasonable prices. The
government does not seek a monopo
~ in any Of these lines of business
but by giving the people chance tt
get government insurance If they
wish. it has effectually squelched tn,
effort of large combinations to get
a practical monopoly and fleece the
people. Mr.. Lusk says:
The object of the government
was to prevent what annearad n he
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

ton Of it.
With all due Difference to heredi
ty we must believe that the bearing
IL Of less relative importance ~ wo
men have more and more opportuni
ties to keep In touch with their ma
turing children.
II children are to be inspired a!
well as washed, fed and whipped
there must be wise planning, persist
ent living up to it together with con
siderable independence Of the opin.
ions Of neighbors who do not make
inspiration part Of their plan,
The ideal mother is serene, able
in emergencies to do three or four
things at q time without becoming
cross, aud able to steady and help 9
petulant and unreasonable child
without losing her self control. II
takes grace to be serene, for sereni-
ty rests upon q physiological 40 well
as spiritual basis. It requires sleel
and fresh air. and wholesome meal
to produce 1t.
She should be 80 affectionate tina
her children Will always feel certain
of her love even when weak anl
naughty, but this affection should
never interfere with absolute justice
else the children would grow up with
the idea that wrong doing IL atoned
for and blotted out by kisses.
She should be sympathetic, inter
ested in all her childrens affairs ant
keenly alive to their development.
There are few things more helpful
to the mother than an attractive up
pearance. Neat, though plain, radi
ant with the beauty Of cleanliness
her presence should be q matter .:
pride to her household.
She should be thrifty Of course but
careful lest her desire for an i'm
maculate home transgress on the
children's privilege % inmates Of
that home.
The ideal mother must be some
what unconventional and unafraid o.
the criticism Of her neighbors In tht
out of her Individual prob
lens.
And she should be public-spirited
interested in all the various phases
Of community life. She should come
to q fuller comprehension Of what
the public schools are doing or are
trying to do for her children. The
LEGAL school improvement leagues Of.
fer splendid opportunity to broad
en- her interests and understanding
These virtues the average mother
can with patience and love cultivate
.poise, affection, sympathy. thrift,
to do the right 40 she sees II
and broad and comprehensive civic
pride. In just such measure as she
these qualities, she ap-
proaches or attains the ideals
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

said debtor. The sale will be with.
out appraisement. for cash. in legal
tender money of the United States.
and the property sold shall be re-
deemable at any time for the space
OF one year by paying the price with
70 per cent interest, cost and penal
ties added.
T. E. BREWSTER.
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT. DEVOTED TO HER INTERESTS
This Page is Open to Every Woman Express Her Views
where the law is in force.

where the law is in force.
II justice will free woman from
q man and dissolve their partner
ship. 1t is obvious that justice ought
to divide equally between them all
the property acquired during their
married life. This obtains in at
least one of the enfranchised States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

|ond and fourth Tuesday afternoon q
3 o'clock.
All members are urged to attsnd
the service and visitors are cordially
welcome.
J. NJ. BOYKIN,
Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

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ton of these clubs was held, there
were present 126 delegates. To-day
there is a delegation Of over 10000
Are these women made Of different
material than we here in Covington
or have they just broken the letters
of that gilt edge slavery sooner.
The statement that the negro vote
killed the waterworks would perhaps
have been true were the negro Drop
erty holders here in such overwhelm-
ing numbers 40 to outnumher the
women. But, had all the women
whose male attachments derive nc
political benefit, voted for the in
stallation of new waterWorks plant
the negro vote could have gone solid
ly against it without any i'll effect
And still had the matter been prop
erly and truthfuny represented to
the negroes, they would also have
given their aid instead OF hinderin2
the problem. Ar side remark we
may say that it is stated that the one
who was detailed to make these
false representation to the negro
is a man who should do all in his
power to help uplift the place where
the ones who are dearest to him get
their very life breath. Instead, ne
stands in the way OF progress. thu!
literally biting the hand that feeds
him.
The question will NO doubt com
up to be voted on again as soon
expedient, and when it does We hope
that those women who followed
blindly will inquire and acQuasn.
themselves with the question. Ask
some of those women who are al
ways here working for the welfare
Of Covington, and they will gladly
enlighten you on the true situation.
1t is high time that We all learn t.
settle and handle our own problems
and that we "be not like dumb driv-
ne CATTLE" but ''be q hero In the
strife"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27
MOTHERS CLUB OF ABlrA.

The Mothers Club of Abita WIN
meet regularly, and also entertain
throughout the summer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27

were those of women. A singular situa-
ton. indeed, to find that women stand in
the forefront as opposers of progress in
their community and Of civic improve
ment! Here in this town Of Covington
wehre the women's Progressive Union. the
School improvement League, the Kings
Daughters, and every other organizati ton
which has women as members, have long
congratulated themselves on the fact that
they are the instigators, the leaders, the
workers and the backbone Of every move
ment which stands for better town, bet
ter homes better schools and q better cit
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27
{ Edited by Miss Anna Morrell }
THE WATERING RKs ELECTION.

looking the list of who voted against the installation
Covingon which printed In
stkngy with
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-05-27
RYANS :.: e: :: :: e: ; ;:
HHHN Al Covington La.

Summer magazines are un'
usually attractive this season
and provide ideal entertain
ment for u hot evening.
RYAN.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

WANTED-Eace curtains to do
Work first class-prices reasonable
Phone 232-J.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24
GOVERNOR ALExANDER's HUI.
NAME ACT

One of those superb acts of kind
ness which make the whole world
kin" was performed Monday when
Governor Alexander issued reprieve
to Mrs. Mamie Ross, who had been
sent to the penitentiary for receiv-
ing stolen goods. Mrs. Ross was con-
victed with her husband, two sons
and stepson at the recent session
of the district court at\Albion where
the family resided. In accordance
with the sentence and as law is law
she was brought to the penitentiary
with the other members of the fam
lily, where her month old baby was
taken from her and sent to the Chill
dren's Home. The separation of the
mother and child and her confine-
ment as a felon was too much for
Governor Alexander and he at once
issued a reprieve until the meeting of
the pardon board and her case can be
legally looked into. A r!umber of
prominent ladies of the city, including
Mrs. Alexander interested themselves
IN the matter with the result that Mrs.
Ross was able to leave for her home
at Albion, where other young chill
dren were left with better outfit of
clothing and necessities than the poor
woman has ever had in her life before.
All honor to our Governor for this
humane act.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

4 permit has been taken out BY A.
E. Woodman who will build 4 s. 0oO
residence in Locust Grove Addition
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

The State Of Idaho is upon an eight
hour work day basis as the law is in
terpreted by General Dun
ming upon request of B. P. Shawhan,
manager for the State for the King
Hill irrigation project In the opinion
OF Mr.. Dunning the State can employ
men by the hour, provided the COM
pensation is made upon the basis of
an eight hour day, and that the labor
ers shall not be permitted or requir-
ed to work more than eight hours per
day, unless in case of emergency.
The compensation shall be fixed upon
the basis prevailing in the vicinity in
which the labor is done
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24
PLANTS FROM. CHINA

he third expedition into China to
discover new plants suitable for in
PRODUCTION into the United States has
been completed by F. N. Meyer. plant
explorer of the department, who has
Just returned to Washington after a
three-year trip in the Far East. AS
a result of this expedition through
the center of China, and two previous
explorations of similar duration GOV
ering, extremely cold Manchurian re
gions and the arid regions of Chi
nese Turkestan. there have been sent
to America, for planting and testing
tor commercial adaptabilitv. seeds.
roots. or cuttings of some 5000 food
ard forage plants, flowers. ornamen-
tai shrubs and vines. shade and tim
Der trees. The previous expeditions
brought to America specimens of
many cold-resistant and dry-1and
grains. sorghums. soy beans. alfalfas.
and forage plants. and also certain
semitrophical plants. such as the BAN
boo, which are now under expert
nentstion to determine their useful
ness for the extreme South.
OF the many specimens forwarded
to this country during the last ex-
pedition, the specialists regard as
most significant the juiube, fruit new
to this country, which may be suit
able for use in the Southwest;
wild peach resistant to alkali. cold and
drought, the root system of which Of
fers great possibilities as a grating
host; certain Chinese persimmons
larger than any hitherto known in
this country; a number of equatic
food roofs and vegetables which offer |
promising possibilities for the utiliza-
ton OF swamp land; some 30 varie-
ties of vegetable and timber bamboos;
and number of Chinese vegetables.
bush and climber roses. shrubs, and
Trees.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

Now is the time of the year to
paint and refresh your house and
premises and give some of the men
at the various trades a chance to
make little cash, so that they can
make every week pay-up or pay
as-you-go week. The men who make
the city are all too willing to coop
crate on the pay-up principle, but
must have work in order to get the
wherewithal.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

E"cryorc should boost for the
C"mn"rcial club and all similar or
CARNATIONS and these in turn should
boost Payroll city, for the farm
market, for the various home printing
plants. cigar factories. broom factory.
soap factory and last but not least
see that home citizens are employed.
Boost what you have and Boise will
prosncr.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

a great many business men have re-
sponded to the letter sent out by the
Boise Trades and Labor council last
week showing their willingness to CO.
operate with this organization in fur
rhering the patronage Of home made
products and thus assist in making
BOISE a manufacturing city The
council is determined to keep up the
plan of boosting for home nianufac-
ture
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

1t is reported that the Barber Lum-
Der company has increased the pay of
their employees from $225 to So. 40
per day of ten hours Let us hope
the company will soon see its way
clear to grant its employees $3.50 per
day for an eight hour day, which, un-
der the prevailing high cost of living.
is only fair remuneration.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

At last the Boise Brick company
has received enough orders to once
more open their plant and give en-
ployment TO some twenty workers.
This company makes high grade OF
brick, which has been shipped as far
as Spokane in competition with other
brick and won on its merit Let us
all boost for Boise made brick and
keep the plant running.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24
Interurban Lines
IDAHO TRACTION COMPANY

Leave Boise for Eagle, Star Middle
ton and Caldwell; a. M, ZOO, 800 o:so
II 100; p. M, 800, 200. 800, 400. $50
ZOO, 900, l1:0o.
Leave Boise for Meridian, Nampa
and Caldwell a. m, $50, 7:3O. 900
IO;5o'< 1900 noon; p. m, 1:3O 2:3o.
$780, 1880, 500. $50, 800. $50, IL 90.
TO Meridian and McDermott only.
Boise to Duncan Station: Leave:
! Boise, a. M, 900, 7;os; p. M, 1905,
SOS, COS.
Duncan Station to Boise: Leave
Duncan. a. m., GAS. $50; p. M, 1880,
$50, $50.
*Dahy except Sunday.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24
GOES TO THE FARMERS

Copies OF this edition through the
courtesy of the Boise Trades and La
Dor Council go to every farmer on the
rural routes tributary to Boise. Dur
ing the last few years there has grown
up decidedly friendly feeling be-
tween the farmers and the city work
ers due to a realization of the fact that
they have a community of interests.
The Grange now has representatives
at the various Trades Councils of the
country and organized labor partici
pates in the work of the Grange.
There is also much more friendly
spirit shown towards organized labor
by business men of all classes as the
aims and purposes of the unions are
better understood. This is particular
ly true in Boise For these reasons
The Gem Worker this week will be
visitor as the representative of or
gained labor to the homes of the far
mers in the vicinity of Boise. And the
business men of the city, those of pro-
gressive and wide-awake tendencies,
use its columns to make their an
nouncements in. And right here you
can do The Gem Worker a good turn.
Tell the merchant you saw his adj
verisement in this paper. Those who
use t!'c columns Of a labor paper are
entitled TO the support of the workers
and ttcir friends.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

A general strike was declared at
Sioux City yesterday by 2300 EN-
ployes of the Cudahy and Armour
packing houses. The plants have
been picketed 200 employees remain
ed at work. The strikers are demand
ing better pay.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-02-24

It has been rumored that great
many laboring men are against open
ing Of the picture shows on Sunday,
but this is incorrect We get it from
reliable sources that fully IS per cent
of the men and women who toll desire
to have the shows open on Sundays,
so they can have places Of recreation
on the day Of rest. This information
comes from within and without the
city Of Boise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

jeska, He denied that she remained
in his apartment on one occasion Tor
eight or nine days. She was there
only two days, he said.
Mr.. Modjeska admitted he had ask
ed his wife TO step aside and not con-
test when he started divorce proceed
ings. He declared that he would new
er live with Mrs. Modjeska again, al
though he said he was willing to sup
port her and their children.
Bought Woman's Property.
Mr. Modjeska then confessed he had
bought piece of property from Mrs
Belle Silvera Bradford. which he had
never seen, and had visited her twice
in ST. Luke's hospital.
He also admitted Mrs. Roemheld
lives in his Hyde Park boulevard
apartment and that she signed the
lease which he guaranteed.
Mr.. Modieska told of several as
saults" made upon him by Mrs Mod
ieska.
She rushed at me and shook hel
finger under my nose so close that
instinctively stepped back for fear sh'
would strike me-" he said. she call
/ ed me 'lodjak,' which is scoundrel
and 'gluiece, which is fool. Alst
/ jackass"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

The convention will be called upon
to decide whether or not it will can
italize retirement fund for secretar-
les who have practically completed
their lifetime of service. This com
mission is headed by F. ". Aver of
Philadelphia. He will probably ask
that the fund is capitalized to begin
with at 100000, perhaps more. 1t
depends upon the actuarial studies
which he is now having made. This
retirement fund will parallel that pro-
vlded by many Of the denominations
for clergymen. by the Carnegie fund
for professors in colleges, and such
retirement funds as the Pennsylvania
railroad. as well as government ser
vices. So far the Y. NJ. c. A. has HAD
nothing of this kind.
Another important discussion is to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

De the extent to which the association
should enter the educational field.
Lake the public schools, it has inaug-
urated summer institutes for ths
training of its younger secretaries and
mas bought properties in Estes Park,
near Colorado Springs; Lake Geneva
IN Wisconsin, Silver Bay on Lake
George, and Black Mountain in North
Carolina, where it assemblies for train
ing purposes its less experienced sec
retarlals candidates and officers for
systematic education and training dur
ing the summer period.
In addition to this, the association
has established institutions of college
grade at Chicago and Springfield,
Mass which have very much larger
attendance, for example, than any
theological school of this country and
where not only secretaries but phys
zeal directors and all sorts of associa-
ton specialists are trained. The ex-
tent 10 which the association shall
utilize the regular professional col
leges Of the country or shall assist its
own training agencies will be reported
upon by a commission of which W.
II. Birks Of Montreal is chairman.
A remarkable group of men promi-
nent IN civic and religious life, will
address the convention. These will
include General Leonard Wood, DR..
John II. Jowett of New York CITY.
Bishop William f. Mcdowell of Chica-
go; John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.: President
Garfield Of Williams college; RAY
mond Robins, the noted social worker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
MEMS ASSOCIATIONS
IN A BIG GATHERING

Cleveland. Ohio. May 3-A number
OF important matters affecting the ad-
ministration Of the Young Mems Chris
tan associations of North America
will come before the international tri
ennial convention-the legislative body
of the brotherhood which will be
held in Cleveland beginning May u,
continuing through the 18th 1t is said
that the meeting will be one OF the
most significant of any of the prev
ious SO meetings that have been held
There will be a thousand guests at
the convention, in addition to the 1000
accredited delegates and many hun
dreds Of corresponding members"
The associations eligible to represen-
tation include 700 city associations.
$50 railroad 500 college and 600 coun
ty or rural associations, as well as
the army and navy branches.
The convention marks its 50th ami
versary of the establishment of the in
ternatiOnal committee, and the change
in leadership of the committee from
Richard c. Morse, who for IS years
was its general secretary, and who is
now retiring, to John R. Mott, recently
elected general secretary.
One of the questions to be voted
upon is a proposal to increase the
element of democracy in the supervis
ion of the brotherhood. On an initia-
tive resolution which has been ap-
proved by an overwhelming vote Of
the directors of the associations in all
parts of the United States and Can
ada it is proposed that the lay dele
gates will hereafter have a much larg-
er proportion Of the convention de-
voted to discussions from the floor.
with fewer addresses from the plat
form. While the large assembly OF
the convention will be in Gray's ar
mory, there will be this year a greater
number Of smaller sectional meetings
| with a greatly increased opportunity
/ for discussion and legislation. The
hall of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
/ Engineers and various Cleveland
churches will be the places of hold
! ing these section meetings. The Cleve-
| land association is also dismaHtling
! the second floor of its large building
to accommodate an exhibit Of Y. NJ.
c. A. buildings, equipment and efic-
! iency
The importance of the associations
work with the armies in Europe will
| have special attention. Hundreds of
! trained secretaries who have been
at work in the trenches as well as
with the prisoners on both sides Of
the lines will report on this phase Of
/ Y NJ c. A. work.
The question of the supervision Of
| the association in foreign lands such
as China, Korea, Japan, India, Pan
ANA. Philippines, Cuba, Argentine.
! Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and other
/ countries, Will also be considered. A
special commission has been studying
| for three years the Tremendous ex-
| pansiOn of the association movement
abroad, and the findings Of this com
mission will be presented by l.. vii
bur Messer, Of Chicago, as chairman