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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
Old East Louisiana Railway
Bed Declared To Be
A Public Road.
AUDITOR R. l.. AUBERT
MAKES HIS REPORT.
Treasurer's Report and 9th
er Business of the
Meeting.
Covington, La, April 3, 1917.

.~>oSO.S
The police jury met on the above
date with the following members
present: Geo. Koepp, Jr.,, w. A.
Hood. E. J. Domergue, J. M. Smith,
S. R. Cowart, Fletcher Crawford, w.
H. Davis, Robt. Abney, J. B. Howe.
absent: H. ]. Schneider.
Moved by E. J. Domergue, second
ed by Geo. 1Koepp, that the police
jury change its meeting day from
the first Tuesday in each month to
the second Wednesday in each
month.
Carried.
Moved by Geo. Koepp, seconded by
E. J. Domergue, that the police jury
pay the sum of $500 to G. C. Lewis,
one-half amount paid out for seed
corn furnished by G. C. Lewis for
boys corn club.
Carried.
The police jury adjourned until
l o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
Moved by E. ]. Domergue, second
ed by Geo. K0epp, that the road
from Vaudeville, intersecting Abita
Springs-Hickory Creek, known as the
old East Louisiana Railway bed, be
declared a public road.
Carried.
1t was moved by Geo. Koepp, Sec
onded by w. A. Hood, that Robert l..
Aubert receive q salary from the
police jury, as parish auditor, Of
1885 per month.
Following is the treasurer's re-
port:
Covington, La, April 3, 1917.
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Police Jury, St.
Tammany Parish, La.
- Gentlemen:-I beg to submit this
my report for the month of March,
1917:
balance on hand February 28th,
1917, for general fund, $12,475.85;
road fund. $7,066.03; special road
fund, $6,2O5.59.
Less disbursements during March:
General fund, $3,336.47; road fund,
$7,371.18; special road fund, none.
Balance March 81, 1917: General
fund, $9,139.38; road fund, over
draft of $3O5.15; special road fund,
$6,205.59.
The tax collector advises me that
it was impossible for him to prepare
his account before the 5th OF the
month, therefore he has not as yet
turned over to me the receipts for
the month of March, 1917.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. F. BIERHORST,
Parish Treasurer.
The treasurer's report was read
and accepted.
The following report was read:
Covington, La, April 4, 1917.
To the Honorable Chairman and
Members of Finance Committee of
the Police Jury Of st. Tammany
Parish, La.
Gentlemen:-1n accordance with
your request beg to submit below y
statement Of receips and disburse-
ments of the police jury from Sep
tember 1, 1916, to April 1, 1917:
CONTINUED on page -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
AT PARKVlEW

The program for Parkview this
Saturday night will consist of Far
ME Ward in "Witch-craft, a five
part Paramount feature. Doors will
open at p. m. Admission 5 and
10 cents.
Sunday, April s, the management
will start promptly at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon with the greatest mo-
tion picture serial of the year. Mrs.
Vernon Castle in "Patria," whose
theme is the defense of the Ameri-
can home from invasion. This serial
is practically new and patrons are
going to find It very patriotic and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07

ddent as he went along the usual
route to the capitol.
A great demonstration was given
him when he arrived at the capitol.
Two troops of the second cavalry
from Fort Myer had cleared the en-
tire plaza at the eastern front.
From the gallearies, the only mem
bers who appeared not to be joining
in the demonstration were some SEN
ators of the group which the Presi-
dent branded as "wilful men," who
by preventing a vote on the armed
neutrality bill, had made the great
government of the United States con-
temptible" Chief Justice White was
among those who cheered loudly and
there was no division of spirit be-
tween Republicans and Democrats.
The greatest Outburst came
when the President declared for
an army of 5OO,OOO men and
universal service. Chief JUS
tice White joined heartily in the
hand-clapping, which lasted
nearly q minute.
Applause greeted the declaration
regarding supplying the needs of the
allies and also the statement that
principles of peace and justice should
be vindicated against autocrattc
power.
1--WE have no quarrel with the
German people," was another state
ment which received an enthusiastic
reception.
Senator Stone
Grjmly Silent.
Senator Stone. sitting in the Sec
ond row, rested his head on his hands
and Listened with grim face.
A vociferous outburst greeted the
declaration that "if there should be
lfsloyalty it will be dealt with by
firm hand and stern repression.
Thunderous applause followed
the Presidents closing state
ment that the ''day has come
when America is privileged to
spend her blood and her might
for the principles that gave her
birth and happiness and the
peace which she treasured"
Most of the membership and every
rerson in the galleries arose and
shouted.
Most of the senator's unfolded the
flags they wore in their upper out
side coat pockets and waved them
vigorously. The galleries applaudei
until after the President had lett
the chamber. He finished speaking
st $40 O'Clock after having spoken
about half an hour.
sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British
ambassador. Senor Rsano, the Span
ier ambassador. Ministers Havenlth
- Belgium and Calderon OF BOLIVIA
With several other members OF the
d.r,omatic corps occupied seats on
the floor.
After the President had completed
his address Senator Lodge shooK ms
Ccoutinued on page 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07

For Louisiana-Saturday and
Sunday, fair and warmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
E. ]. DOMERCUE
NOW PRESIDENT
ST. TAMMANY
BNK. & TR. co.

At recent meeting Of the board
Of directors the following we're elect
ed officers of the St. Tammany Bank
& Trust Company: E J. Domergue,
Jr., president; ]. P Rausch, first vice
president; A. Depre second vice pre-
ident; Louis ]. Bourgeois, cashier;
F.. Edward Vix and J. H. Lambert,
assistant cashiers.
Some changes have recantly been
made that will greatly strengthen the
bank, and no doubt an announce
ment will be made in this connec-
ton.
The resignation Of Harvey E. Ellis
as president, after the devotion OF
many of his best years to the bank.
results from the necessities Of large
law practice that demands more OF
his time than he has been able to
give to it in connection with his
duties as president, and his resignd"
ton expresses regret at the circu.n-
stances that have compelled it. Ne
will still, as a member OF the board
of directors, lend whatever service
is in. his power for the advancement
of the interests OF the bank. Mr.
Ellis is man of great resourceful-
ness and his work in the interest OF
the bank has been Of loyal and SELF
sacrificing nature. In his retirement
he will take with him the best wishes
of all.
While it is regretted that Mr.. Ellis
must leave the presidency, the bank
is to be congratulated that the Office
falls into the hands of such an able
man as E. J. Domergue. His repu-
tation and business ability is an as
surance of the success of the bank.
He is man of progressive, force
full character, and while full Of inl-
tiative is safe and sound.
Mr.. Domergune was born in New
Orleans in 1873 and moved to Gov
ingtOn in 1885 in search OF health.
He is today a physically sound man
and does not fail in gratitude to
Covington. In 1898 he engaged in
the brokerage business and entered
into the business of the Grocery &
Grain Company in 1901. His sue
cess in this business is remarkable
illustration of what may be accom-
ptished by initiative and sound basi-'
ness policy. From an ordinary coun-
try commercial enterprise, it has
grown to be one Of the big concerns
OF the state. Branches have been
established at Slidell in 1907. Boga-
lusa in 1912. Tylertown in 1912, Co.
lumbh in 1914, and branch at
Laurel, Miss. IS now in contempla-
ton, as we'll as the building OF
concrete grain elevator at Slldell.
New plants have been equipped with
modern conveniences, the slideIl
building having the fire protection
sprinkhng apparatus.
Mr.. Domergue is a member OF the
Chess, Checker and Whist Club OF
New Orleans, the New Orleans Board
of Trade, the Elks, Knights of Py.h-
las, and is we'll known in business
and socially throughout the state.
He is president and treasurer OF the
Grocery & Grain Company.
Mr.. J. P. Rausch,: the first vice.
president, is we'll known here and in
business circles throughout the state.
He has large business interests and
acute business judgment. His as
s:stance in the banks management
should lend a new force Of consid-
erable value.
The other officers have occupied
their positions for some time and are
we'll known to this community.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07

Washington, April 5.-Actual and
potential resources which, all told,
probably never have been equalled by
any other nation in the history Of
the world are brought into the war
under the American flag.
Into the balance against Germany
are thrown a navy in strength and
efficiency among the foremost afiOat;
an army comparatively small, but
highly efficient, backed by citizenry
of upwards of 2O,OOOO,O0O capable
of military duty; industrial resources
incomparably the geratest in the
world, already mobilized for public
service; and the moral force OF more
than 1OO,OOO,0O0 Americans.
Although much remains to be done,
officials believe the nations dest1n1es
are secure now. The slowly matur-
ing preparedness sentiment has
borne fruit in military, naval and In
dustrial preparations which already
have put the United States on def
mite basis not even hoped for two
years ago.
The navy, the first line of defense,
has added new units to meet the
German tactics. and through the pa
triotic cooperation OF ship and ma
terial makers is hurrying to compile
ton other mighty lighting craft that
will be the last word in power and
efficiency. Authorized but ten days
ago to recruit to full war strength
Of $1,000 men, the navy already has
%hnk nf0.
vide additional officers q class OF
midshipmen has been graduated
three months ahead of time. A new
ly organized coast patrol OF sub
marine chasers is on duty and hun
dreds of small craft to augment It
are under construction.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Presfdent
Wilson's appearance before Congress
was marked by q scene OF the great
est enthusiasm ever shown since ne
began the practice of delivering his
address in person.
Crowds on the outside of the capi-
tai cheered him franticaly as ne en-
tered and as he left. Congress roar
ed cheer after cheer In an outDurst
of patriotic enthusiasm.
Patriotic songs, including my
Country 'Tis of Thee" "The Star
Spangled Banner" Yankee Doodle
and Dixie" stirred the crowd TO
high pitch Of patriotism. which broKe
into wild cheering when the fres1-
dent appeared.
Heavy Guard On
Way to Capitol.
The presidential party was f1anK-
ed on both sides by MOTORCYCLE 'po-
lice and secret service men. The au-
tomobiles took an unfrequented route
from the executive mansion. passed
rapidly through a side street ana ap-
preached the capitol from the nor1n
SIDE
Thousands Of people had hned
Pennsylvania avenue to see the fres-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07

abounding in thrills, and it is going
to he presented in connection with
a big Vitagraph feature every Sun
day. The feature for this Sunday
will be ''The Last Man." featuring
Wnh Duncan and Mary Anderson.
Don't forget the performance. starts
always on Sunday at o'clock. Ad-
mission 10 and Is cents.
On account OF the w. I. Swain
tent show, the management will OPP
crate only on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday Of the coming week.
Tuesday, April 10, Marie Doro In
Lost and Won."
Thursday, April IL, Wallace Reid
and Anita King in 'The Golden Fet-
ter"
On Friday, April 13. the manage
ment offers one of the great film
successes of the year, 'The Little
Gin Next Door," endorsed by the
press and pulpit, winning its great
reputation from the moral lesson Il
teacher. It will be here. for cne day
only-Friday, April 13-vith a matt
nee at o'clock. Admission Is and
25 cents.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
the Sea" will be presented on Friday
and Saturday, April 20 and 2L Bill
lie Burke will start In Glorta's Ro-
nance, Wednesday, April IS. On
Monday, April 16, the management
will present the official British gov
ernment war pictures. taken by the
French and British soldiers In the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
ASSOCIATIONOF
COMMERCE IN
VITES YOU
MONDAY

The Association of Commerce re-
quests the presence of citizens at
its meeting Monday evening, April
9. The question of the food supply
during the war will be discussed with
veiw of encouraging the planting
all vacant spaces of ground. Other
matters of importance may come up.
The meeting will take place at 8
~ m, at the rooms of the Assocja-
tiOn of Commerce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
WAR DECLARED AND PLANS|
FOR AN EFFICIENT ARMY and
NAVY ARE BEING CARRIED D0UT|
The Presidents Address Declared To Be
Masterpiece That Will Go Down
in History With Great Messages:

We go to press before the evening papers from New
Orleans arrive but a special wire the House
of Representatives passed the resolution by of
373 to So Kitchen spoke against the resolution La
Foette Vardaman and the other few senators who op
posed the Presidents measure, bitterly scored by
John Sharp Williams.
Locally, the passage of the resolution greeted with
satisfaction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
The Women of Slideil Raise
$234.75 and Turn
Money Over.
BALTIC NOW IN
GULFPORT WATERS.
Demonstration That Ships
of Big Tonnage Can Be
Built at Slidell.
(By star Correspondent

Slidell, La, April s. 1917.
With the arrival Of Baltic at
Gulfport, on Tuesday afternoon, It
was demonstrated that large ships OF
great tonnage can be built at Slidel1
and delivered at deep water ports.
1t 1wa6 thought 1t first that some
manner Of Ighterage would have to
be used; however, awaiting the OPP
portunity of favorable tide and wind,
and under the able direction of Capt.
Geo. Favre, the trip was made with
out mishap to the ship, though two
of the four tugs towing her were
disabled by breaking of their ma
chinery.
While 1t was shown that big ships
can be built here and delivered to
deep water, under favorable condf-
tfons of wind and tide, 1t was also
shown the necessity OF having the
North Channel of middle ground
dredged, as going out light with no
water in her tanks or boilers, and
ballasted only to put her on an even
keel. and drawing about 10 Ia feet
1t was only by able seamanship and
an intimate knowledge of the waters
that the feat was accomplished.
Miss Bella Smith was called home
on Sunday by the death Of her faith
er, Judge Harry Smith, Of Franklin,
La. Miss Smiths host of SlideH
friends deeply sympathize with her
in this great bereavement. Judge
Smith is widely mourned in west
Louisiana. where he was highly es-
teemed and honored by the people.
Cecil Neuhauser, Of the engineer
ing department Of the Colonial Sugar
Co., at Grammercy, La, and son OF
Mr.. U. G. Neuhauser, Of this city,
has been ordered to report for duty
with the cavalry company which he
helped to organize at Kinder. La,
for service on the Mexican border,
and Lieutenant Neuhauser, also other
st. Tammany boys, will render such
service as will make their home rar-
ish proud of them.
Mrs. j. X. Grifhth and sister, Miss
Leah Comfort, spent the week end
with Mrs. Delos r. Johnson, frank
linton, La.
The School improvement League
held its regular meeting Tuesday, ct
which 1t was decided to again apply
to the parish school board, through
the proper officers, for the teacher Of
domestic science course, and pledging
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07

Antonio Tex April Pershng today the
the Southern
haveb designated
Root for Orleans Louisiana
3Unfversal military legislation
providing for training
%
The a the committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-04-07
CONGRESS DEC. ARES FOR WAR OVERWHELMINGLY
President Makes Remarkable Address to CONGRESS-

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PATRIOTIC FLAGS
GaM
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CITY NEWS.

Let Chaser do your guttering and
spouting and at right prices.
For your spring papering and
painting, A. O'Bleness. Phone 33s.
Regular meeting Colfax Rebekah
lodge No. 4, tonight. Elizabeth
Pemberton, N. G.; Hanna Schaefer.
secretary.
"A marriage license has been IS
sued to Vernon L. Means, 25 of Way
land, No, and Nellie NJ. Huston, II. of
Alexandria.
The Buffalo Candy Kitchen was
closed last evening from 7 till Sis in
order that the management and en-
ployes might take part in the patriotic
day parade.
Regular meeting Of Morning Star
lodge No. 5, Knights of Pythias at
Castle hall Tuesday evening at s
o'clock. Work in Esquire rank. Visit
ing members invited. H. A. Brunat, c.
c., ]. A. Burgess, K Of R. & s.
Mrs. 8. Biddenstdt of $50 Morgan
street fell down the cellar Stairs back
ward Saturday, and cut a cash in the
day is reported as being as satisfac-
tory as possible under the circum-
stances.
See CHASER now about that furn-
ace for your home while prices are
still right.
Regular meeting Loyal Order OF
Moose, Keokuk lodge No. 704, tonight
at s o'clock, in Moose hall. Visiting
brothers cordially invited. John G..
| Stadler, dictator. A. q. Moore, secre-
tary.
The bill, recently introduced at
Des Moines by Representative Frank
| Oertel Of this district permitting the
use Of the schools outside Of cities
! and towns for meetings Of lodges, So
c~ieties, etc, az the discrimination of
the school officials, has passes both
of the houses and is now before Gov
| ernor w Z. Harding for his sigma
ture. This measure will be Of great
benefit to the rural communities in
this state and will eliminate expenses
| for the use Of other halls as was be
fore necessary for meetings. etc, and
I also make the school communities
more important as civic centers-
Davenport Democrat: The Helen
Platr OF the White Collar line, will
leave Davenport In a week on her in,
itial cruise of the 1917 season for
Quincy. From then on h Helen
pJair and the Keokuk will run alter.
nate trips between here n Quincy
and Burlington. Expenditure Of SIS.
ooO ct the Nuscatine leoee will
enable the steamship lines to make
regular stops there as in past years
maintaining a packet service that was
at first called off by steamship lines
owing to the danger Of landing on the
now Muscatine 1evee. The wharf boat
which the White Collar line used al
davenport last year will be taken
down to Muscatine soon and Installed
there. The building Of Davenport's
steamer levee makes unnecessary the
usa of the wharf boat here.
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BILLIARDS AND BOWLING.

FOR SALE-Billiard tables, brand
new. carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, $3.50: second hand tables at re.
duced prices Easy payments. Cigar
store, fixtures a specially, send for cat
aIogue. Brunswick Balke-Cof1ender Co,
Davenport, Ia. L. C.. Sanders, agent
P. o. box 453. Phone Davenport 6349.
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Automobile owners in Illinois
through representatives at the STATE
capital. have agreed TO pay the in
terest and principal Of a s6,0oO,Oct
bond issue for good roads by ia
creased license fees. The plan out
lined increases license fees 80 pei
cent when embodied in law, and an
other 80 per cent increase on a
uHry !, 1870.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10

Arthur Le4rasse, a youngster OF Is,
frail and feminine. just ended a run Oh
four years In the role Of b~oiiseInaid III
Fall River, Mass. He might nae
~prosDered In the disguiss indefinitely
II he had contenied himself with a
mazda wages, but he persisted In Sc
auestcrinz loose coin and fell o
grace and skirts,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
BISHOP WILL
COME TONIGHT
Harry S. longIey, S~uffragan Bishop
of Iowa, VIII Speak at St Johns
Church This


Right Rev. Harry Sherman LonEley,
bishop suffragan OF Iowa, will admin
.ster confirmation in st. Johns church
tonight, and preach. Bishop Longley's
.isitatlons to St. Johns are always
AZ occasion of giving much pleasure
70 the congregation and their friends.
~o gladly welcome him on his visits
ou. city. A cordial invitation is
NJ 1.aea to all to attend this service
a. $50 o'clock tonight
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ALIENS MUST
O TOUCH FLAGS

JUSTICE V5aIhSt OcseCfdIToN
Of National Embiem-Ar-
rest and Confinement.
Warning against Dissertation OF the
Am erican flag by aliens was issued
today by the department of justice.
The following notice was sent to fed.
eraI attorneys and marshals:
ANY alien enemy tearing down.
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mutilating, abusing or ~desecrating
the United States flag in any way
will be regarded as a danger to the
public peace or safety within the
meaning of regulation IL Of tho proc
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lamation of the president issued
April 6, 1917, and will be subject to
summary arrest and confinement.
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Miss Eliza Smith has returned
home from her six months tour Of
the United States with Mario &
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