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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
COLORED DRAFT
N0TlFIEDTOBE BE
READY TOGO
NEXT WEEK
Our First Quota of Color
Troops Will Be Sent =
To Camp Pike.
OCTOBER 9TH is DAY
SET FOR DEPARTURE.
Twenty-One In First List
and Ten Alternates
Provided.

Following is the list OF colored
men ordered to report to the Local
Board on Saturday. October s, at 2
p. m, for transportation to the
mobilization camp at Camp Pike,
Ark. The total number of men to.
be sent is twenty-one-thef first list
named below:
Tom Stevens, Slidell; Olmus
vaultz, Slidell; Fred Duffy Tall
sheek; Willie Durr, Elidell; Nose
Dantzler, Starlddng; Acy Smith. Sill
dell; Will Edward. Nlorenville; Har-
'rtson Brister, Slidell X Wilson Peters,
Ramsay; Disbro Mcleod, Mande-
vile; Sancre Ducre, Lacombe; Geo.
Ray, Lacornbe: Joseph Ducre, Sill
dell; Johnie Archer. Saidell: John
Henry Jones, Sldell; Thomas Nc
Coy. Covington; Walter Harry Rob
insop, Slidell; Horace w. Carey. Sill
dell;' Henry Shepperd, Folsom; Eu-
gene Sylvan, Covington; Ben Thorn
as, Shdeli. !;
Alternates.
Lee English, 'Slidell; James Hicks.
Slidell; Jimmie Stanton, Talisheek:
Collie Ducre, Lacombe; John P.
Landry, ~Coxingtou; Wilson xAdi1ou. !;
Alton; Mack Ducre,. Lac0mbe: by.
Archer. Shdell:- Mike jenkins. Al
ton; John 8. Robinson, Pearl River.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
POTATO KILN TO
BE BUILT HERE
FOR THE Use
OFFARMERS
W. H. Sullivan Will Fur
nish Money For It's
Construction.
ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO
jacksonville ROAD.
Will Be Turned Over To
Parish Council of
Defense.

Mr.. Lewis has given below an &C
oount OF the difficulties encoan e.ei
in The erection OF public dry h IL,
for potatoes, for the use of the farm
ers Of st. Tammany parish. The fol-
lowing letter, however, will ill fur
ther explain Mr.. Su.liyan's purpose
and desire in the matter:
Boga,usa, La, Sept 25, 1917.
Mr.. Harvey E. Ellis. Covington, La.
Ny Dear Mr.. Ellis:-With refer
ence to my proposition made to the
people of st. Tammany parish thai
tbs company would pay half. of The
expenses OF building kiln at Gov
ington. We don't want the PROPOSE
ton to be mixed UP with stock
company and charge the people tor
the-use of the kiln, so nave decided
that we will do it in the same way
as we have here in Washington par
ish. Will build the kiln entirely at
the cost of this company, the same
as we have done at FranklintOl and
other places, but a little larger kiln,
and turn it over to the Parish Coun-
Gil of Defense to be used as they
see fit. The Great Southern Lumber
Company does not want any revenue
from the kilns.
Yours very truly,
W. H. SULLIVAN.
Beside the potato kiln. Mr.. Sulli-
van has shown disposition to be of
help to St. Tammany parish, and his
kindly feelings will be appreciated.
oS MOI
she'll road is a matter of consider
able Importance to Covington as
we'll as Madisonville, so much so
that a day had been set aside for
general contribution of labor by the
citizens. Mr.. Sullivan, seeing this
published in The Farmer, immedi-
ately contributed 500 to be used
for this purpose. When We say i'm
mediately, we mean Immediately, for
Mr.. Sullivan is a man who never
puts off anything till tomorrow, and
he S rather impatient of any one
who does. He sent the following
letter to this office:
Bogalusa, La, Sept. "a, T917.
Mr.. D. H. Mason, Editor St. Tam
many r dIulCI, SOSI SIu6IOA, bouASA
ana.
Ny Dear Mr.. Mason:-Notice in
one of your recent issues that the
citizens of COvingtOn are interested
in build ng a good road between
Madisonville and COvington, and
that you are going to have a day
set apart by the Mayor Of Covington
for the citizens to contribute either
labor or money.
Beg leave to advise that our COM
pany is very much interested in the
sh yard at Madisonville, ands II
seems to be very important that
good roads should 'be built between
the two places to assist in taking
care of the large number OF men
working at the place. Having these
things in mind, if you will be good
enough to advise us when we may
send our voucher for 500 as our
contribute on to this road, will be
very glad indeed to send it.
Yours truly,
w. H. SULLIVAN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCH OF A
MAN WHOHAS
MADEGOODN
PUBLIC LIFE
Ethelred Macauley Stafford.

Ethelred Macauley Stafford.
Lawyer, soldier, president pro tern
of the State Senate.
Born: New Orleans, Louisiana,
July 13, 1875.
Educated: Public School and Tu-
lane Law School.
Leaving school in 1890 he secur-
ed employment with the Southern
Pacific Company. He studied law
at night and was admitted to the
practice Of law in 1898. At the
outbreak of the war between the
United States and Spain he enl sted
and served his country throughout
the period of that conflict. Enter
ing politics some years ago he was
elected a member of the State Senate
serving his constituency in the sixth
District, comprising the Twelfth,
Thirteenth and Fourteenth Wards.
He was first elected to the state
Senatorial body in 1908. -Four
wears later he was reelected and
again in 1916.
He was elected President Pro Tern
of the State Senate at the opening
session of the Pleasant administra-
ton.
During his service as State law
maker he has carefully guided the
interests of the people. Among his
principal achievements was the au-
thorship of the Employers Liability
Act. which he fostered at Baton
Rouge until the Legislature finally
ADOPTED it and placed it on the
7tatute books. He has also headed
number of prison reform measures,
and is also responsible for the adop-
ticn of the law that provides for the
uniform warehouse receipt. Another
important piece of legislation that
became law as result of his &C
! vity N the upper house is the Law
reuu ring that notices of tax sales
be given owners of property. This
bit of legislation has been most ef-
fective and has been the means of
preventing a large number of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
nv Grover G. Lewis }


am very glad to announce to the
pubic and the farmers OF St. Tam
many parish, that sweet potato
dry kiln VII go up in Covington IN
the next few days. Mr.. Sullivan
~poke here a few weeks ago n be-
half of the Council Of Defense. and
in his talk he spoke of his undying
love for the beautiful town u Gov
ington and his desire to see the town
and surrounding country grow, thal
his heart was with the farmer ana
he took pleasure in aiding HIM IN
his fight for more profits on the
farm AS proof of his statements lie
offered to put UP one half of the eS-
pense of 5,OO0-bnshel cry X in tc
be located at Ccvington. took the
matter up with several local parties
and finally failed to raise the one
half to match Mr.. Sullivan. The
business men of Covington were
slow to take advantage of an ofe,
where five or six hundred dollars
we're being donated for the interes.
of the farmers of the immediate sur
rounding country. ! spent some -
in telephoning and l am sure the
Great Southern spent more than $25
sending men down here and in tele-
nhone messages. finally Mr. suH.-
y,a. in his big, big heart. says to me
by letter: "The people of Coving
ton must have this dry kiln. 1t is
too good to lose. They don't know
what they are missing, 9nd ! am go.
ing to build this kiln all by myself
Ccont,nued on page 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
SAVE FOOD AS A
PROTECTIONTO
YOUR OWN
COUNTRY
Walter NJ. Parker Makes
Appeal to the People
To Save Food.
PLEDGE TO FOOD
ADMINISTRATION.
Every Flag In Opposition
To Germany Is Proxy
American Flag.

John NJ. Parker, food administra-
tor for Louisa says that the
United States Bureau of Census es
Inmates the population of st. Tam
many parish at 22,990 and the num-
her of families at 479O. If each
family would become member of
the United States Food Administra-
ton, with a pledge to carry out the
directions and advice of the Food
Administrator in the home, insofar
as circumstances permit" great
saving could be made, which would
be of immense value to the country
and tend to check the advance in
price of food stuffs, with like CO.
operation all over the country. Send
to the Federal Food Administrator,
Tulane-Newcomb Building, New Or
leans" for one of these membership
cards. There are no fees or mem
bership dues to be paid. The Food
Adm nistrator wishes to have ai
members all of those actually handl-
ing food in the home. A home card
of instruction is also issued. Any
one may have a home card of in
struction, but only those signing the
pledges are entitled to membership
window card which will lbe delivered
upon receipt of the Signed pledge.
Send for the pledge card.
The United States Food Admins
tration gives the following informa-
ton:
Seven years ago a famous Euro
pean student of history prophesied
that the next great war of the future
would not be won by fighting but
by famine. We are today fighting
that war, and famine is indeed
threatening to be its arbiter.
(rontinund nn mage p
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
r. PROCLAMATION.

The, American Red Cross has. .s-
sued call to the people 81 the
United States for one million 1--WE
hundred thousand sets of knitted ar
ucles, comprising sweaters, muftiers,
wristlets and socks. !.
Louisiana. part Of 1he Gulf Di-
vision. A. R. c.. presided over. by
Mr.. w. ]. Leppert, has been appor-
toned the making of many tl1ous-
ands of these knitted sets.
The appeal has gone to all the
Red Cross societies within the state.
and l am addressing this Prociama-
tion to the noble, patriotic and sym
pathetic w0manhood of our common
wealth, requesting them to devote a
much OF their time as possible In
the making of the knitted sets for
the comfort of our soldiers enxa3eds
In the defense OF the American cor.
ors now planted at the European
front.
So that the people may thoroughly
understand the urgent, immediate
need OF these knitted sets, / quote
the following telegram sent to the
National Headquarters OF the Am
erican Red Cross, by Major Grayson
NJ. p. Murphy. Red Cross Commis-
sioner in France:
Last. winter broke record for cold
and misery among people here. In
expressibly dread coming winter
finding US without supplies to meet
situation. Uurge, you on behalf Of
our soldiers and those Of our allies
who Will suffer in their frozen
trenches. and also thousands OF
French and Belgian refugees and re-
patriates being returned through
Switzerland to France. Every one
here looks to America. Begin ship
ping at once one million five hun
dred thousand each of knitted wopl-
en-. articles already requested. They
must come before cold weather and
In view Of the shortage of fuel and
other Aiscomforts, they will be OF dn-
credible value IN both military and
civilian work."
As the. Chief Executive OF the
great commonwealth of Louisiana. /
most urgently appeal to all woman
kind to undertake the task that has
been placed upon them IN this great
humanitarian cause 80 nobly repre-
sented by the American Red Cross.
In faith whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be aflixed
the seal OF the Executive Depart
ment S
Done at Baton Rouge, tf1fs arst
day Of September in the year Of our
Lord nineteen hundred and sevepr
teen .
(SeaD
I Signed, -.
| r. G.. PLEASANT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
LIST OF DEAD LETTERS.
Following Is the list of dead Il

Following Is the list of dead let
ters:
E. K. Bailey, Ernest Bridges, Geo.
Corcoran, Lean Cook, Miss Odette
Gilbert, Ester Cooper, Mrs. Finers
jenkins, Miss Josephine Kuhn, Miss
Melvin King, Corporal John w. Ma
hen, Mrs. Belle Thompson.
JACOB SELLER,
Postmaster.
RLOND NOTES.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
FEAR OF STORM
SHAKES NERVES
AND ALARMS
P0PULACE
Schools In New Orleans
Closed and Women En-
ployees Sent Home.
PHONES KEPT BUSY
CONVICTION TO N. O.
Covington People Secure
Rooms at New Southern
Thursday Night.

The prediction of storm Thurs
day sent wave of excitement over
Covington, and timid people became
alarmed All sorts Of reports were
received from New Orleans. It was
said that the schools there had been
closed and that business places and
offices had sent home all women en-
ployees. Members of Covington
(Contjnued on page 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-29
BY the Governor.
JOHN MARSHALL.
Secretary to the Governor.

after a weeks visit to their parents.
Mr. and MRS. G.. Abel.
Mrs. C. N. Liddle returned home
Monday from.a weeks visit to her
son and daughter, DR.. and Mrs. j.
A. Watkins, in Hattiesburg, Miss. e
Messrs. Frank Comfort. Clarence
Domergue and Claud Schneider .y+sit-
ed Covington last Sunday, and were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. j. Do
mergue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
NEGRO WENT THROUGH
FLOOR BUT WAS CAUGHT
don for Attempting 80 Escape
From Prisoners Pen.

Not reiishibg six months term in
jail nor fine Of SIS for shooting al
Fleming johnson Sunday night, Henry
Gordon yesterday morning after ne
had been renanded 10 the pen in po-
lice court. resorted 10 heroic meas
ures. While court was in progress
and in the presence OF three other
prisoners. Gordon unfastened the top
OF the floor hot-ar radiator. being
about three by two feet. slipped
through and disappeared in the dark
ness OF the depths. his disappear
fcials until RON call when the pris-
onegs were being checked TO he sent
to Jail The services OF the elevator
men. the tanitor. tn engineer, the re-
porters, clerks tand some one suggest
ed that the mayor he netlhedl were
invoked Several daring ones among
the crowd ventured into the hole in
the floor Flashlights were put into
Use AL the exits TO the suhterranean
passage were STOPPED. and II was sug-
rested that the steam be turned on,
But there was no steam. So the plan
Of sweating the negro out was re-
sorted 10. The top was replaced over
the radiator. and fastened down. A
watch was stationed, and IN less than
half an hour the weak voice Of Cor
don was heard appealingly. through
another radiator top, inside the court
room. about thirty feet from the point
NJ his entrance He prayed for sue
sCOr and succor was given him. in the
MxHx OF an additional term in Jail
for trying to make his escape.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
WOULD FAVOR TENANT
AS AGAINST LANDLORD
Commissioner Hirschbcrc Says Good
Word for Old Men and
Tenants.

1--WE must take care Of our old men
first" said Commissioner Hifschberg
yesterday at the meeting OF the ad-
worked for the city faithfully and
long, and have nothing against them
but gray hairs, will get my sympathy
and help every time
The board lad just adopted a sug-
gestion offered by Mr.. Hirschberg. d.
recting the superintendent OF the gas
department to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death Of w. w. Wood,
with the oldest man in the depart
ment, from any division, provided he
is capable of holding the job. Mr..
Wood was a messenger, and received
800 month salary. There are q
number of men in this department
who have devoted the best part of
their lives to the work, having grown
up with the department.
In this connection" remarked Mr..
Hirschberg, II believe that not only
should the old men in the service of
advancement, but 1 am the friend OF
the working man wherever he Is
found. And l wish to say that when
non property-owners come to this
board asking for imp. ovements. they
VIII receive my attention just as quick
~ as the banker and bondholder. Ii
a tenant wants improvements to the
street abutting upon the premises
where he lives, he should be given
as much consideration as the property
owner. for he is the man who pays
the fiddler. The wishes of tenants
should be considered quicker than
those of owners. They pay the rent.
and when streets are improved ad-
joining their residences. they pay for
1t in increased rents. / shall always
carefully consider the wants OF the
tenant. and nv vote Will always go his
way"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
"aT THOSE LITTLE
~ - STRIPS OF RIBBON MEAN

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian
Washington. Aug, THE little
stripes OF parti -colored ribbon SO
often seen on the breasts Off GU
: sShluJers Of the Sea" are a mystery
10 most civilians" says Major-General
George Barnett commandant of the
United States marine corps. Every
three-eights inches of the
-1fripes denotes that the wearer is the
.3SUsseSeor OF a medal awarded for
.S1ar or good conduct or of a badge
in some famous cam.
Ekass.
~. The man with the light blue strip
ecorated with white stars possesses
coveted medal OF honor:
blue. white and red combination
uean service in the Philippine in
1rrection; two bands OF blue and
lray of equal width. service in the
1S.idl war; two bands OF blue separated
s1Sy yellow. service in the Spanish
Imerican war. red. yellow blue and
"a bordered with blue. the Cuban
One Of the easiest to
aeaGnize is the China campaign
0Ye; band of yellow with edges OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
NAY DELAY WORK ON
!. HOW|IzfRS' ARMORY
uNmAot Get Men to Help Carry Out
:. Observation-Disclosures Board
..Sc Reasonable.

doll the individual sentiment of the
smeMSers Of the administrative board
-ertstallizes into official action. there
VIII be no hurry in the completion OF
The addition to the Howitzers' armory.
Tor which an appropriation Of $4,000
DFawailable. This was brought out
~ the meeting of the board yester-
Gay morning. when Architects Carneal
Z e Johnston reported that Contractor
J. T. Nuckols had practically quit
-.tha lob.
L. II was shown that the contractor
Aohad not been able to secure men to do
Patchwork. owing to the great scarcity
OF labor. especially carpenters, ana
\ mat at this particular time there Is
fs~Aos .cne working on the JOB. Inc
Zs1cCntractor explained that he had been
much material. gradual
'sNA"a and that while he could get no
at the present time, he was
Isesai-en the Job, in that the materiai
k-Eas coming in as rapidly as possible
under the stress OF circumstances
E-3nd that he felt confident of secur-
kCmg men within ten days, taking then,
EIn6nT other completed work. ana
t.swc.ld then be in position to go far
E..ward with the construction.
afeTN berS or the DOdTu leai lied th@A
F. only about $4,000 of the appropria-
ton had been used thus far. and II
was freely suggested that Mr.. Nuckois
lad the architects might rest easy on
..r-tn~fr oars, as the chances are the
1Howitzers would not be ready 10 oc'
E-e&Fv-~ the armory for many months
and that there need be no special oc-
casion TO hurry the work.
This money might be used for
m her
said one member OF the board, and the
expression found favor with the en-
tire board, which. however. took no
| Official action along that line.
The contract for mpletion OF the
work specifies that the armory shall
|. be turned over to the city on Octo-
Der LIST. But. said Architect John
ston, there iSiT't- the slightest chance
for its completion anywhere near that
ling
kNobody II very anxious for its COM
4 platipn at this time" said Mr. Beck
"rmakes little difference If the build
ing Is not completed on contract time
The contractor. however, was di-
rected to continue the work. and the
11.ftrsfng inspector and architects were
F1btified 10 see that the letter OF the
t@contract Is carried out.
The board did not grant Mr.. Muck
" him that further action would be
taken on october ist, If the building
ts not completed by that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
MISS RANKIN IN
APPEAL FOR STRIKERS
Raises Her Voice Against Lynching Of
/. W. W. Worker at
Butte.

Washington. Aug THE only liv-
house today plead for striking min
ers was a far different person from the
Jeanette Rankin who tearfulIy re-
fused one night last May TO vote for
war.
Beneath the Montana congresswo-
mans "Georgette crepe waist" as the
suffrage writer's called It, evidently
beats stout heart. Her self posses
sion was apparent when she submitted
TO the usual heckling by which new
representatives are baptized.
Miss Ranktn's speech was in Behalf
Of "a resolution giving the president
power 70 interfere between copper
miners and copper mine owners.
AS some Of these miners are in Ari-
zona az we'll as in ner own state il
was perfectly certain that Miss RAN
kin's resolution would produce great
antagonistn Arizona was the chief
scene OF the recent / w w troubles
She demanded that congress intervene
between the miners and the Anaconda
Copper Mining company, of Montana
. You know she said, that the
mines are not operating at full capa-
city. The miners and owners cannot
agree Only 100000 pounds was
produced in Butte in July against a
normal supply Of $4,000 6oe
In Bisbee, Arizona" she continued
91Ts sTAs- ~ rfsen were aernrted. In
complete contempt fnF a~ ana order
In Butte a man was lynched by mask
ed mep-"
\ Question Of Inw1essness
johnson. OF Washington. ieaped to
fz s'YNa know u.hn h x.-ne 49,
he whipped out Il understand he
ers of the World" replied Miss Ran.
kin TO me 1t is a question OF law
lessness and not question of who
was hanged"
Johnson pressed her. asking II she
knew the l. W. ". was responsible for
the assassination OF Idaho's governor
The attempt upon the life of Utah's
governor. and assaults upon others.
DO you think these men who
boast they have no allegiance to this
or any other country have any right
TO saueal when one OF their number
is hanged" he asked.
Miss Rankin did not reply TO this
She did not even rise from her seat
However. she appeared perfectly COM
rosed, sitting very calmly with her
hands in the pockets Of her white silk
skirt
In the earlier part Of her speech
she said that she had tried in vain to
get other government machinery start
ed for intervention.
Her resolution gives the president
power over "metalliferous mines, the
material of which Is a necessary raw
material in the manufacture of sup
plies needed for the common defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
sAyrNIFS TO HAVE THEIR
TOBACCO NEEDS SUPPLIED

Washington. Aug. z.-Sammfes In
France will not go tobacco-hungry.
That recognized solace for the horrors
of the war is to be provided in guam
titles. Announcement was made to-
night by the American Red Cross
that 500 900 packs OF cigarettes and
tobacco in various forms had been
contributed by Liggett and Myers
Tobacco company and was to be ship
ped to the Sammies in France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
Factory Girl Inhcrits Fortune.

Elizabeth, N. j., Aug. 7.--Miss Ma
mie Kelly. thirty-three, once q fac
tory girl earning $2.50 per week. II
now the possessor OF an estate esti-
mated between 100000 and $50, 900.
William Heal. sixty-nine, . wealthy
and eccentric bachelor. for whom Miss
Kelly worked as housekeeper and pri-
vate secretary, died few dayS ago
and left practically his entire estate
to Miss Kelly. The will wAs admitted
70 probate here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
Licensed to Marry.

a. Marriage licenses were issued by the
s3f1EK Of hastings court to the fol-
A9wiAg persons:
~.Ktllard N. Beveridge and Annie
NSe walters, both Of Richmond.
William NJ Dobski. u. S. navy. Of
e6ufh Bend, Ind, and Lucy v. Best.
IPttsburg. Pa. Married at City
Hall by Parson NJ. J. Macon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
Big Collier Sold.

- Boston. Aug. 1.-THE collier Deer
Nvatpr, said to be the largest vessel
q this type constructed for the
1kUgttcan merchant marine. has been
, sold to the American and Italian
AteAyuship Co.. by Darrow. Main &
10. OF this city, 1t was announced to-
ray. The price was 100000 as
HomSared with $780, 900. the cost Of
.Gonstruction several years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
Diphtheria at Newport.

Newport, r.. l., August Twenty
Ave additional cases Of diphtheria
have been discovered here. The naval
hard at work to stamp out the cpl
denfc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-08
Police andp Ffremen Not Exempt.

New York, August Police Com
missioner Woods today received a let
ter from Secretary OF War Baker ex-
pressing the opinion that members OF
the police and IRE departments Of
New York are not exempt from the
operations of the selective draft act.