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Secretary.
President.

FTe3lCEnt.
Be it further resolved, That these
bonds shall be executed by the pres
ident and secretary of the st. Tam
many Parish School Doarl on be-
half of said School District No.4
and that the coupons shall pear the
fac-simile signatures Of the presi-
dent and secretary Of said School
Board.
Be it further resolved. That these
bonds shall bear to. following en-
,dorsement:
This bond secured by tax.
I. Registered on this 80. day Of
10.
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act in accordance 3hAew,tn.
Thus done and signed at my office
at Cogington, Louisiana. in the pres
ence Of G. e, Scbonherg and J. RI.
Warner, competent. Witnesses, who
signed the same with the said APP
bearers, and me, Notary Public. after
due reading of the whole.
JACOB Seller.
LOUIS n. BOURGEOIS.
Witnesses:
c. e .SCHJNBERG.
J. Fl. WARNER.
LEWIS l. MORGAN, y
je23 Notary Pubil1
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Secretary.
Form of Coupon.)

VNUTM Oh CUupOl.J
On the first day Of May, 1873,
School District No. 4 Of Parish of st.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, will
pay to bearer
Dollars ($.. 80 at the office Of
the Covington Bank Il Trust Com
pany Of Covington, Louisiana, being
annual interest due en- its Public
improvement Bond dated May l.,
1917, No.
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L. A. PERREAND.
Secretary.

Will cure your Rheuuaafi0m
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings Of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
terna1ly and externally. Price CSC.
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Secretary.
Prasidan:

President.
(Form of all other Coupons
On the first day of
November
May
49,, School District No. 4 of the
Parish OF st. Tammany. State of
Louisiana, will pay 10 bearer -.
.............. Dollars G.. !
at the Office of the Coyingtor Bank
& Trust Company Of Covington,
Louisiana, being sem:-annuaI inte~
est due on its Public Improvement
Bond dated May /, 1917. No. -.
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NOTICE TO MORTGAGE IIsstt't1
ORS.
Tax Collectors ONCE,
Vaudeville, Louisiana
Ta q 4 @ ( y

Tax Collectors Office,
Vaudeville, Louisiana.
June 81, 1877.
In conformity with Section G2
Act SIS of 1883, notice is hereby civ
ell to all parties holds mortgages
upon real estate located III the town
of Mandeyille, La, on which taxes
for 1916 have not been paid, tBaI !
will begin the sale OF same at the
Town Hall in the town Of NaSaG-
Vile. La, on Saturday, July =, 1917,
at II o'clock a. NJ. and that a nun
Der of pieces Of property 50 d6hn-
quent are now being advertise ~
this newspaper in conformitE with
the law, preparatory to such SAFE
The attention Of mortgage creditors
is especially called to these adTef-
tisements of tax sales and they are
warned to take such steps prior TO
sale as may be necessary to protect
their rights.
PHILIP SMITH,
Tax Collector
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Subscribe for the
ST. TAAIMaNy FARMER
One Dollar q Year
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The next examination Of appl.-
scants for. teachers certificates WEI
he held in the Office OF the PARISH
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
GENERAL CHANG
now DICTATOR
President Of China is Mere
Figurehead-Insurgents
Call Convention
CRy Associated Press }

Peking, June 1S.-General Chang
Hsun now Is dictator, President Ii
Yuan Hung being little more than a
hgurehead. The insurgents are call
ing @ convention at Tien Tsin to form
a provisional government headed by
the dictator who is expected to act as
president and premier.
General Chang Hsun's motives are
obscure, but it is believed he is at
tempting to obtain from the former
leaders of the Manchu dynasty an
agreement for restoration of the en-
pire. He has urged the president to
form a cabinet as soon as possible sug-
gesting that a provisional council sim
liar to that in Russia be established
and that a declaration OF war against
Germany be made then.
Southern leaders who are congregat-
ing in Canton assert the president
signed the mandate for dissolution of
parliament under pressure. They say
they will fight for maintenance of con-
stitutional rights.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
Famous Writer Heads New
Movement For Econo-
mic Reform
POSITIVE MEANS FOR
CURING ILLS NEEDED
."TWo Supreme Principles,
knowledge and Work., -
Must be Applied
(Bv Associated Press.)

Petrograd, via London, June 10
Maxim Gorky, the author, is taking the
lead in a widespread movement for
political and economic reconstruction
of Russian affairs on the basis of uni
versal application Of science to prac-
teal life. M. Gorky, in confederation
with other writer's. is starting the Free
Association for Development and Dis
semination of the Positive Sciences.
Since the revolution M. Gorky has
been participating actively in politics
as the founder and editor of the ex-
treme democrat newspaper, New
Life"
AS a result OF severe work and over
strain he had return of his old lung
complaint in April, but has recovered.
A correspondent today interviewed the
ment that he was abandoning politics
and in the future would devote him
self to cultural questions.
"The reason is, he said. that /
have formed the conclusions that the
evils from which Russia is suffering
have3as their first cause our painful
backwardness in scientific and techni-
cal knowledge. To that may be traced
the present political instability of
which you hear so much.
"As regards our internal conditions,
l. y
about anarchy too readily. Undoubted-
ly it exists, but it existed long before
the revolution. The fact is that under
the old regime of despotism, arbi-
trariness, cruelty and falsehood Russia
could not develop.
Are DisiIIusioned.
To-day many are disillusioned.
am beginning to receive letters pro-
claiming the revolution is running. Rus
sia. This querulousness is a natural
problem of our national passivity,
and is equivalent to crying fire with
out summoning the fire brigade. We
must have a positive means for curing
our underlying ills. The medicine, I
am confident, is science. Nearly all
the evils of our daily life spring from
the absence Of science.
Through lack of science half Of our
peasant children die before reaching
the age of 5. The moujihs cultivate the
land so badly the average yield is half
the yield in England or Belgium. City
are equally bad. We have
no training whatever. We are choked
with moats and ducts. Town children
are rickety, nervous wrecks. Against
such evils we need not sterile dreams
but science, technique, machines, efft-
GENTLY developed industry.
>'T have admirable collaborators al
ready and intend to appeal to all
classes of workers. manufacturers and
professions to assist and to provide the
vast sums which are necessary.
''Soon anarchy viii be uprooted by
order. Believe me Russia is not lost.
/ believe firmly in our nations aspira-
tions to higher civilization. / consider
our present troubles transitory and
durable by means Of the fervent appli-
cation of the two supreme principles
knowledge and work"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
GREECE Will
Be PROTECTED
IS THE EDICT
Allied High Commissioner
Issues Proclamation to
People
"LONG LIVE GREECE"
5. is HIS MESSAGE
Blockade Lifted, Troops
Landed, ALI Arms
Seized
nv Assoeiated Press

Athens, via London, June 1S.-M.
Jonnart, the high commissioner rep
resenting France, Great Britain and
Russia, who recently brought about
the abdication of King Constantine,
has published the following proclama-
tion addressed to the Hellenes:
France, Great Britain and Russia
desired the independence. greatness
and prosperity Of Greece. They intend
to defend the brave little land they
have liberated against the united ef-
forts Of the Turks, Bulgarians and
Germans.
The protecting powers have no In
tention of tampering with the consu-
tutional prerogatives. they have other
aims, namely, to assure the regular
and constitutional progress of the
country, to which the late King George,
Of glorious memory, has always been
scrupulously faithful. but which King
Constantine has ceased to respect.
"Hellenes, the hour of reconciliation
has arrived. Your destinies are closely
associated with those Of the protecting
powers, your ideals are the same as
theirs, your hopes are identical.
To-day the blockade is raised. Any
reprisal against Greeks will be pitt
perity of everyone will be Safeguard
ed. -v-.
Know that, respectful of the ma
tional sovereignty the protecting pow
ers have no intention of forcing upon
the Greek people general mobilization.
Long live Greece, united and Free"
Former King Constantine. who abdi-
Gated the Greek throne last Tuesday,
now has left Greek territory,
Both the government and the high
commissioner representing the allies
are taking every measure to avoid dis
order.
The general commanding the first
army corps has ordered the temporary
closing of the military club. where
royalist officers were accustomed to
meet to discuss the situation. The au-
thorities at Piraeus have posted no
tices in the street summoning all those
who possess arms to deliver them to
the authorities Thereafter all persons
found concealing arms will be liable TO
severe punishment in accordance with
French law.
More allied troops were landed at
Piraeus Saturday.
The food situation is improving. A
steamer is discharging a cargo of 1000
tons Of wheat at Piraeus. Other wheat
cargoes are expected to arrive within
twenty-four hours.
Normal conditions Of navigation in
Greek waters are gradually being re-
stored.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
is HELD IN ITALY
New York Murder Case May Cause
Diplomatic Controversy.
(By Associated Press.l


Washington, June 18.-At the re-
quest of the state of New York the
state department has requested the
Italian government to hold Alfred
Cocchi, now at Bologne, Italy, In con-
nection with the murder Of Ruth
Cruger, a New York high school girl
whose body was found Saturday
beneath shop window.
Whether Cocchi can be extradited
and returned to the United States is
problematical A diplomatic contro-
versy is expected because Italy has al
ways interpreted her treaty with the
United States so as TO require the
trial in Italy. Despite this. the Uni
ted States always has taken an adj
verse view and in fuffllment Of 1t re-
turned Porter Charlton TO Italy in the
celebrated case which ended with his
conviction but short imprisonment
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
Defense League to
Meet Tonight At
Fargo Auditorium

Subjects relating to the pur-
poses of the Home Defense league,
the necessity for enrolment, re-
lief activities, community patriot
ism and publicity, industrial labor
and development, duties of the
home guard and information on
new duties of citizenship, will be
discussed at the meeting of the
Fargo Home Defense league to be
held at $3.50 O'Clock this evening
in the auditorium.
The league officers are anxious
that every Fargo person who has
signed an enrolment card, as well
as those who are desirous Of sign
ing q. card, and have not yet had
the opportunity to do so, or who
have not returned their cards to
the enrolling committee, attend
tonight's meeting.
Each committee chairman viii
outline briefly the subjects which
have been assigned to him and at
the close OF his remarks will call
for suggestions from the meme
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18

bers. Every man who has signed
an enrOllment card or subscribed
to the Patriotic bureau is urged to
be present and to assist with sug-
gestions and counsel in making
this organization a real factor for
the patriotic unification /. Of the
entire community.
The program for this evening
follows:
General statement of purposes
Of league. p. Hardy, chairman.
Announcement OF committees
& w. C. Green, secretary.
The necessity for enrolment
J. r. Frame, chairman.
Proposed relief activities-W. r.
Porterfield, chairman.
Community patriotism and pub
licity-P Pierre Clemens, chairman.
Industrial labor development
John Hogan, chairman.
The duties Of the home guard
v. r. Lowell, chairman.
Information on new duties Of
citizenship G. Young.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
ZEPPELIN IS
BROUGHT DOWN
Two Killed in Saturday
Night Raid On English
Coast Town
fRx Assoeiared Press.l

London, June 18.-Two persons were
killed and 16 injured in the Saturday
nights air raid during which Zeppe-
lin was brought down. The following
official report of the raid was given
out here today.
''The Saturday night air raid was
carried out by two enemy airships. One
sairship crossed the Kentish coast at
about 2 a. m, and dropped six bombs
on a coast town. According to the
latest police reports two persons were
killed, 16 injured and a large number
of houses damaged.
"The second raider attacked the east
coast town OF West Anglia at about
$3.50 a. m. She was heavily shefled by
guns Of the anti aircraft defense was
driven of. 1t is probable she was
damaged by gun fire. Shortly after
ward this raider, after dropping a
number of bombs in open places, was
engaged and brought down in flames
by a pilot of the Royal Flying corps.
The airship was destroyed.
There were no casualties or dam
age in West Anglia"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
ARE ON The DEFENSIVE
Delegates 10 Stockholm Find That
Germany ls Held Responsible
For War,

Berne. via Paris June 1s.-The
Neure Zuricher Nachrichten, a Swiss
Catholic newspaper, which is in close
touch with Matthias ErZberger, leader
of the clerical party in the German
reichstag, prints the following dis
patch from Berlin:
"The German delegates to the Stock
holm social conference have suffered
many disillusions. They recognize
their foreign comrades are in no way
convinced of German innocence as re-
CARDS the war. They have been
obliged to defend themselves almost
as much as If they were accused per-
sons.n
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
ALLIED Army
In MACEDONIA /,
IS STIRRING
Believed That Offensive
Against Central Balkans ae
Is Planned
ONLY ROUTE Is
UP THE VARDAR
Russian Army and Navy are
Also Showing Signs of
Activity.
l(Associated Press War Summary !

l. 1Associated Press War Summary
| Developments Of importance an
parently are impending on the Mace
d0nian front following the recent
Lriication of the military situation
in Greece coincident with the abdica-
ton of King Constantine.
The most ptonounced movement IL
the withdrawal by the British without
pressure, Of their advanced position
| east of the Struma river on the ex-
treme east end of the front. Several
| towns evacuated by them have been
| occupied by the Bulgars. Simultan-
eously comes news OF pronounced re-
connoitering activity by the entente
on the Vardar in the central sector.
1t has been frequently pointed out by
military observers that virtually the
only practical route for a successful
advance to cut the central lines in
the Balkans and reclaim Serbia In up
the Vardar cutting the railroad lines
there.
The present activity Joints to the
probabilities that an offensive by
Gen. Sarrail in the likely sector-that
embracing the Vardar AREAS Inn.
minent.
An aggressive move, it would seem.
has now been made possible by re-
moval Of the menace to the allies at
the rear, which existed as long as
~cALnSdAAAiS was OAA AAlG SANCh NhAOA@
and his pro-German political advisers
in control OF the situation.
Russians More Active.
Both the Russian army and Russian
navy are giving more evidence OF ag-
gressive intent. Recent German and
Austrian reports have instanced In
creasing activity by the Russian
military forces, notably in Volhynia,
and Galicia where the great Brussilofk
offensive was in full swing at this
time year ago.
The Russian naval arm also has
been so largely in evidence in Baltic
waters that Berlin announced 1t has
been necessary to carry out extensive
air raids on Russian bases in this
area.
In the Arras battle area the British
were subjected to a heavy counter at
tack on the new position they won
last Thu ~ asa7g' u Monchy Ls
Brux. They held 1sst toS@shs-u main
point, the important infantry hill, but
had to fall back from some positions
they had established farther in ad-
vance. ~ ..
Portuguese On Baktle Line.
Paris, june 1S.--Porruglfese forces
on the western front, having been in
itiated in the art OF modern warfare
by progressive stages, have now re-
ceived their baptism Of fire. The Matin
says that today they are organized
and have proved their worth in ex-
emplary fashion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
MEDINA NAN IS SHOT
DURING TARGET PRACTICE

Jamestown, N. D., June 1S.-(Spec-
ial to The Forum. Carl Hoglund Of
Medina was shot and probably fatally
wounded yesterday while watching
target practice with friends on the
outskirts of Medina.
A bullet from a 22-calibre rife
glanced from the target at which men
were shooting, entering his abdomen.
He was brought to Parkview hospital
here, but slight hopes are held for his
recovery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
WILL NAME OWN PRICE
Will Order Coal and Oil
Producers To Supply Navy.
(Rv AssocIated Press. }

Washington, June 18.-Secretary
Daniels has ordered coal and oil pros
ducers to supply the enormous guam
titles needed by the navy at prices to
the federal trade commission has
determined a fair rate. The navy will
use 1,750,000 tons OF coal and $4,000
barrels of oil purchased under this
application Of the authority granted
by congress.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
.DUNA ORDERS
AN OFFENSIVE
Separate Peace and Inactiv-
ity are Denounced as
Treason
fRy Associated Press.I

Petrograd, via London. June 49,
The duma in secret session has passed
q resolution for an immediate offens-
i've by the Russian troops.
The resolution declares a separate
peace with Germany or prolonged in
activity on the battle front to be ig-
noble treason toward Russia's allies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
STRIKE SPREADS
Electrical Workers Also Walk Out
Demanding Higher Wages.
(By Associated Press.)

Butte, Mont, June 1S.-The Sstriking
miners of Butte were augmented to-
day. by electrical workers strikinA for
increased wages. The men who quit
work are the construction and repair
workmen and until repairs are needed
by the Montana Power company
against which the strike Is directed,
its effect will not be felt. The COM
pany furnishes light and power for
Butte industries and for the Chicago,
Milwaukee e est. Paul railroad.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
pnrtnnnsaa on RattIa LIr
EXPLOSIONS IN MUNTTION
PLANTS NEAR VIENNA
Three Depots Destroyed, Six Persons
Killed and More Than 800
Wounded.
(Ry Associated Press.l

Vienna, June II. via London, June
1s.--It is officially announced that an
explosion has occurred in the military
munitions depots at Steinfeld near
Iner- Neustadt, 81 miles from Vienna.
The statement says that three Of the
depots have been destroyed thus far
and that 100 persons are reported in
jured.
Unofficial reports say six persons
were killed and 800 wounded in the
explosion. Great damage was done.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
PRISONERS RELEASED
Great Crowds Welcome Irish RevoIu-
tionists On Return To Dublin.

London, June 18.-Great crowds
were in Dublin today to welcome the
released Irish prisoners who arrived
there, among them being the Countess
MarkievicZ. Men with banners es-
corted the former prisoners to their
homes. There was much singing OF
Irish songs and a great deal Of cheer
ing but no disorder.
Countess Markievicz led a band Of
revoIutionists which attempted to
capture Dublin castle, killing a guard.
She was sentenced to death but later
her sentence was commuted to life inn
prisonment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
HAS 1900 MEMBERS.
New Mine Workers Union At Butte
Enjoys Surprising Growth.

Butte, Mont, June 1s.-Sixteen hun
dred miners are members of the Metal
Mine Workers Union, which is about
a week old. The unions speakers, az
an open air meeting, attended by
more than 5000 miners, appealed 20
the miners to continue to keep away
from the mines. The unions officials
said that more than 1000 miners are
on strike for an increase I'm wages
and improved working conditions.
No disturbances were reported To
the police.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
MRs. JULIA RIcH pIEs.
Death Ends Sufferings Of Wife {
Reserve Bank Head.

Minneapolis, June 1S.--Mrs. Julia w.
Rich, wife Of John III. Rich, chairman
OF the Ninth District Federal Reserve
bank, Minneapolis died in Rochester,
Mimi, yesterday. Mrs. Rich had been
an invalid for several years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
ZEPPELIN OVER SWEDEN.
Airship Is Fired Upon And Withdraws
In Damaged Condition.
(By Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, June ia Zeppelin
was observed about 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon outside the harbor Of
Cimbrishamn, Sweden. A violent can
nonade was directed against the
dirigibIe, which withdrew in a dam
aged condition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
SUNK ON JUNE 2.
Steamer Mississippi Torpedoed on
Brest-Crew Picked Up.

NDg +a1sV~thNgN AN81-F
New York. June 18.-The Mississip-
pi of 6.677 tons gross was torpedoed
and sunk about 145 miles out from
Brest, France, on June 2, according TO
officers of the British ship which res
cued A officers and seamen from open
boats. They had been af1oat only a
short time.
The British officers refused to dis
close the details OF the sinking as re-
lated to them by the French crew. The
only sailor lost was drowned while the
crew was taking TO the boats. The
British ship landed the survivors at
Faya1 Azores.
The Mississippi was in regular trada
between New Orleans and Havre.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
SOCIALIST REJECTED.
German Peace Medium Given Walking
Papers BY Russian Congress.
(By Associated Press.)

Petrograd, June II. via London. June
1S.-The first act Of the Pan Russian
congress OF all councils Of workmen's
and soldiers delegates, upon which
depends the immediate destiny Of Rus
sia In regard to both international and
domestic questions, was to ratify the
expulsion by the provisional govern
ment OF the Swiss Socialist Robert
Grimm. who Is reported to have been
the medium through which the Ger
mans attempted to arrange a separate
peace with Russia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
AMERICAN AVIATOR KILLED.
Was Grandson OF Author Of "The Old
oaken Bucket"
(By Associated Press.)

San Francisco, June 1S.-Benjamin
r. Woodwork, 43 years old whose
death in an airplane in France was
recently reported. was a son of Mrs.
Ruth Woodworth and grandson of
the author OF THE Old Oaken Bucket" !"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Tuesday Much
cooler tonight. Fresh northwest winds.
Wednesday fair.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-27

Miss Florence Sharkey left Friday
evening for her home in Staples,
where she spent the week end,
Hon. L. O. Thorpe of Willmar was
here Monday on his way to BemidJi
to look after his business interests
VIM Dehaurier and his brother in
law, L. M. Mossman spent Tuesday
at Birch Lake attending to their
stock farm. !,
w. F. Hunter of Albert Lea spent
the week end here in Sank Centre.
He formerly lived here being owner
of photograph studio. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Sprague and
little daughter, returned late Monday
evening from AM extended visit at
the home Of Mrs. Sprague in Duluth.