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to be possibly near. Literally, half mile or
so Of gold and silver brocade has been woven
and is now held in reserve for the celebration
of peace. This weaving represents the very
highest pinnacle of the craftsmanship of the
master weavers of Lyons
1t is said in exclusive circles that the pur-
chase of all Of this brocade has been arranged
for by dressmakers and individuals of power
and prestige in Paris.
Another new silk which was shown at
Lyons, and which is said to be very beautiful
is called La SoleiI de la Victoire 1t is so emf
nently French for its workers to reflect their
hopes their sacrifices and their faith in terms
Of fabrics and women's clothes
1t is no longer considered in good taste to
wear anything that resembles the American
flag. That unfortunate episode in our ma
tional costumery has passed by.
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a letter Of gratitude,
because, it is said,
t h e S e Alexandrian
garments ill re-
main at the height
of fashion and what
ever has a bulge in
it will be out of the
picture.
A fashion reporter
who was at the re-
markably successful
fabric exposition re-
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

They show tightening at the hip line
and an absence of all flare. Lines fall
straight from shoulder toheel; as they
do in Burne-Jones's angels -Brocade
manufactured in Lyons forMme. Poin-
care, to be worn when peace is de-
cIared. The new design in silk from
Paris is called the Sun of Victory
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MEL

identify one. In France it is called the
plaque d'identite."
There is brand new color heralded BY
Paris, which has nothing to do with the army
or navy. 1t dips back into the archives Of the
dear, dead past. This color is terra Gotta, snd
the cables from Paris tell US to expect it in
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

Paris every designer
is lavishing fur on
costumery as though
it were as plentiful
as grass.
The few coat suits
that will be shown,
so the cables say,
will be half fur and
half cloth. Entire
short coats of fur,
bound around t h e
hips in the new way,
will be offered with
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29
Predominant Features of New Fashionable Silhouette

Sweaters are being gradually trans
formed into Russian blouses-Green
shows promise of coming into its own
asafashionable color, now thatthe Chi
nese have shown it's possibilities, and
women are abandoning the supersti-
ton that it is the most trying of all col
ors-Callot introduces flamingo color
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

House gowns and evening gowns will touch
the floor and cover the toes in front, swirl
ing out into greater length at the back.
The high collar, it is said, will replace the
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

is declared will be
{ h e circumstance
that will unlock the
case where this bro
cade is kept. Nine.
Poincare will receive
it as a gift from
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

Lyons, and some great dressmaker will pre-
pare it.
This piece of cloth is not the only evidence
of what the manufacturers of Lyons believe
New-York tribune., 1917-07-29

France, gives a bit Of most interesting news
concerning the introduction Of brocade. 1t
is this; That the most exquisite brocade with
an unusual design has already been made at
Lyons by Nine. Poincare, the wife Of the Presi-
dent of the French Republic, to be worn when
peace is declared
This brocade is closely guarded and its de-
sign is not allowed to be copied. Whatever
celebration France expects to have when peace
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
KERENSKEY IS
OVERTHROWN
in RUSSIA

The. Times-Picayune of the 9th
says:
Petrograd again is in turmoil.
The provisional government has
been thrown out of its power by the
extreme radicals, headed by Nikolai
Lenine; Premier Kerensky has fed
the capital; several of his ministers
have been placed under arrest, and
tine winter palace, the seat OF the
government, has been bombarded by
the guns of the cruiser Aurora and
of the st. Peter and st. Paul fort
ress, and forced to capitulate to the
revolutionists.
A congress of the Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates Of all Russia has
canvened in Petrograd and will dis
cuss the questions Of organization OF
power, peace and war, and the form
alton of q constituent assembly. A
delegation has been named by the
congress to confer with other revo-
lutionary and democratic organiza-
tions with . view to initiating peace
negotiations for the purpose Of TAX
ing steps to stop the bloodshed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
ABITA SPRINGS
NEWS NOTES

Abita Springs, Nov. 8.-The town
Of Abita Springs is the busiest town
IN the parish at present. There are
eighteen car loads OF shells, and
every man is busy unloading shells,
and when finished Abita will boast
of shelled streets.
The School improvement League
Of Abita Springs will give a sale and
penny party at the Town Hall to-day
Saturday, from 2 until O'Clock.
The proceeds will be used for the
benefit of the school. Any dona-
ton will be gladly received, and all
are asked to come.
Hon. Fred A. Earhart has pur-
chased the Cozy Cottage.
Capt. c. ]. Mott left for Pilot
Town to be absent two weeks.
Copt. G. E. Millar paid visit to
New Orleans on business.
Mayor Alex. Multi is very busy
superintending the shell WORK OF our
town.
Mr.. Chas. Spitzfadden paid Abita
a visit last Sunday.
We note that Abdta won several
prizes at the last fair, and hope that
at the next one she will win more.
The town has most all its houses
rented for the winter season. we
have more people here now than at
any other time for the winter.
Or. E. Lewis, of New Orleans, is
stopping at the Multi Hotel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
NJ RS. WARNER
MAKES REPORT
TO REDCROSS

Mrs. Warner made the following
report at the meeting Of the Red
Cross in Covington this week:
Couingtorf. La, Nov. Z, 1917.
To the President and Members Of
st. Tammany Branch Chapter Of
the American Red Cross:
beg to submit this my report for
the month ending Nov. 6, 1917.
During the period we have had
eight class days, having missed one
on account of the St. Tammany Par
ish Fair being on.
The attendance at the classes has
averaged ten members
Talisheek Auxiliary Las not as yet
had an instructor in the surgical
work, owing to the fact that they
have not as yet been able to secure
s table quarters. They are how
ever working on garments and knit
ing.
Sl;dell Auxiliary took examina
tions in surgical work on October 5,
Mrs. N. H. FitzSimons giving the ex-
animation. Seven ladies took the
course, Mrs. F. F. w gginton, Mrs,
&c. B. Cunningham, Mrs. Enola SOL
berger, Mrs. Nita Semple, Mrs. Artie
(Cnntiuupu ON mage &
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
THEKNIGHTSOF
COLUMBUS in
NEW HOME

Wednesday night was jollifica-
ton meeting of the St. Tammany
Council, No. 1880, Knights of Co.
lumbus. The officers and members
took possession of their handsome
new home, corner OF Vermont and
Rutland streets. While all of the
outside improvements contemplated
had not been completed, the interior
has been handsomely fitted up for
the council work. Immediately be-
fore the meeting Rev. John Berger,
10. S. B., chaplain, dedicated the
building with the members accord
ing to the impressive rite of the
Church.
Following the dedication the reg
!ular monthly meeting was held. The
following officers elected the en-
suing year: Adrian D. Schwartz,
Grand Knight; Jas. Connaugaton,
Deputy Grand Knight; c. c. Korn-
field, Recorder; H. ]. Ostendorf, FL
nancial Secretary; C. l.. Richard,
Chancellor; NJ. p. Planche, Treasur-
er; L. E. Menetre, Warden; Oscar
L. Goldate, Advocate; John McMa-
hon, Inner Guard; Aug. Coig, Outer
Guard; Guy Smith and Theo. Den
dinger, Trustees.
After the meeting the Knights ad-
journed to Gabe's Tavern for their
annual banquet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Probation Officer Heintz
Makes Arrest Through
Anonymous Letter.
MOTHER WRITES WIFE
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Child 10 Years Old Chained
to Staple in Floor
\ of Room.

Chained to the floor and compelled
to stand for days, a 1O-year old boy
8 rescued by F. ]. Heintz, probation
officer of the Juvenile Court.
Mr.. Heintz made the arrest this
week under charges of atroc:ty equal
to those of the Boches in Belgium.
The matter was brought to the at
tention of Mr.. Heintz through an
anonymous letter, and upon its re-
ceipf he Immediately made an in
vestigation. Tuesday evening he
went to Vaudeville and got Marshal
Philip Smith to accompany him to a
house about one mile ami half
from that town. They found the
house locked. Grant Graut, the
man charged, drove up in a wagon,
and Mr.. Heintz demanded the key
be handed over. In a room in the
house, Eddie Stanton, step child,
was found chained to a staple in the
floor, an old trace chain being used.
The chain was fastened to his ankle,
and was of length just sufficient for
him to reach the bed, but not to sit
or lie upon it. He had been there
since Saturday.
Graut said that the boy had run
away, and he chained him there to
keep him home. The boy said Graut
had treated him cruelty and had beat
him with trace. The boys back
showed marks where he had been
beaten. Mr.. Heintz said that when
the boy was fed he ate rayenously.
1t is stated that when the boy
defeated in his clothing Graut made
him eat it. Eddie Stanton is ten or
twelve years of age. He is the son
Of Mrs. Stanton, Graut's wife.
Graut was brought to Coving-
ton and charges were made against
him before Judge Pechon of wound
ing, less than mayhem, and cruelty
treating a minor. He was placed
under bonds of $500 IN each case and
remanded for trial. He is now in
the parish Jail.
Mr.. Heintz also took little Mamie
Weber from a house at Vaudeville,
Wednesday, where her mother, Mrs
Webber was living In adultry with a
man named Barber. 1t is said al.
three were sleep ng In one bed and
the conditions were horrible. Mr..
Heintz took the little girl. who Is
about 9 years of age, to his own
home, where Mr.. Heintz provided
her with clean clothing and is talk
ing care OF her until sac can be
properly provided TO-. Is said
that Barber was some time ago driv-
CONTINUED on page -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Poultry Comes in for First
and Third Prizes,
Best Pen.
SHOULD BE SENT TO
NEW ORLEANS SHOW.
Mr.. Taylor Advises to This
Effect. Exhibit Will
Probably be Made.

St. Tammany parish will take
pride in the announcement that the
boys and girls clubs OF st. Tammany
have won first prizes at the State
Fair. This is an accomplishment to
be proud of. The following letter
to Miss Martha Williams tells the
story:
Baton Rouge. Nov. Z, 1917.
Miss Martha Williams, Covington.
louisiana:
Dear Miss Williams: II take
great pleasure in announcing the
success of your club members at the
State Fair. Rayne won first pen.
IS, first cockerel, 81; Hays, first pull
let, 81, and second pullet, $3.50:
Goodbee, first pen, IS. You could
not have won more SO your club
members are to be congratulated.
Please write them at once Of their
winnings and also insist that they
take them to New Orleans. They
will more than likely duplicate the
same winnings there. II you have
some other club member who wants
to send their birds down, tell them
would be glad to have them. They
should be shipped from your parish
about the 18th. The poultry show
does not open in New Orleans At the
time the other does, but begins on
the 18Th. Be sure and get these
same exhibitors to send there too.
Their birds were shipped out Of
Shreveport last night, and they
ShOnl6 have them nv this time or
will have them soon.
Trusting that ! may see you In
New Orleans, and also asking that
you inform Mr.. Bachemn n IT the
success, ! remain,
Yours very truly,
M. C.. TAYLOR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Letter From New Orleans
Accepts Slidell Red
Cross as Tributary.
SCHOOL LEAGUE MET
TUESDAY, NOV. 9TH.
Chautauqua Last Days of
November Discussed
at Meeting.

Slidell, Nov. 8.-The Priscilla Club
was delightfully."- entertained at Boz.
fouca Monday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. ]. w. Thompson, delicious
refreshments were served which
proved Mrs. Thompson's originality
as a hostess.
knitting is still the vogue in the
club and the aim is to supply every
boy who left Slidell with set of
garments. So far we have supplied
the following boys. by special dona-
tions and wool that was left US by
the Navy League Comforts Commit
tee OF Slidell, donated by Mrs. J. A.
Salmen:
Willie Yates. donation from club;
John Snider, donation from club:
Chas. Richardson, donation from
club; Nookie Mccoy. donation from
club and Mrs. J. McMahon; Leo Du-
bourg. Seth Decker, donation from
club; Eddie Moore, donation from
Mrs. w. T. Tippin; Gus SolNberser.
donation from Mrs. ]. A. Salmen;
Chas. Merrill, donation from Ms.
Morrill,; Mr.. Green, donation from
BUSY Bee Sunday School Glass; A.
pert Fritchie, donation from Mrs. J.
A. Salmen; Frank Carroll, donation
from Houlda Oswold; Geo. Bethea,
donation from Priscilla Club; JOAN
rarker, donation from the Priscilla
Club;
We have on hand eight more suits
almost completed and are anAioa, !,
for the names and address OF eyeI,
,ooy who left Slidell 80 that We may,
supply them as quickly as poss4 ole.
II The families of these boys viii.
send their names and ship or COM
pany addresses we will appreciate it
Ind do the very best We can for
them; Of course, we are depending
on donations and when these fail We
can not 60 further.
by walling we have learned that
the New Orleans Auxiliary to the
Red Cross has succeeded in getting
perm -ssi0n to MAINTAIN our branch
with theirs and we have been given
permission and asked to return &c
to them, as the following letter
will show, however, this cluO has not
yet voted on the purposa., though
we appreciate the invitation and the
efforts put forth by the Auxiliary.
New Orleans, Nov. l, 1917.
My Dear MRS. Salmen:-With.n
the past two days, / have had talk
with Mr.. Suer, and lamented the
loss of our good workers outside the
city, your own branch, notably; he
told me he was going to bring the
matter before the executive commit
tee Of the New Orleans Chapter, and
yesterday told me we might retain
the Slidell branch as tributary to
ours, just as we have been doing.
We hope sincerely We may have
you return to US. Just at present
we have quite q stock OF wool on
hand, and would be glad to let you
have a bundle Of five pounds, with
out charge. In the future we shall
always be able to give it to YOU at
cost price, $40 q pound, which
Continued on page 60
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT
AT WORK
HERE

R. D. Forbes, superintendent of
sorestry of the department of conser-
vat,on, has been in Covington, this
week, looking into the matter OF
forest fires. The damage done by
setting fire to the grass in the woods
and cleared lands has reached
enormous figures. Mr.. Forbes states
that there are laws covering this
crime and that the penalties are Sc
we're. Unfortunately these laws
have not been enforced. It is Mir.
Forbes purpose to see that they are,
and public sentiment in this parish
is that they should be. The diff
Guilty heretofore has been TO get tes-
timony before the grand jury. Plans
are being laid whereby detection OF
guilty parties will be more probable,
and a more strict watch will be kept.
Every neighborhood should provide
detectives enough to make depreda-
t;ons of this kind Of impossible sec
recy. The thing has gone so far
that the people will not stand for it.
Many barns and considerable hay
and feed has been lost-so much, N
fact, as to cause some to tender the
suggestion that German spies are at
the work. II such a sentiment gets
abroad it will go hard with the per
son caught setting fire to the woods.
Jim Bradley lost a large part OF
his rice crop by fire, near Covington.
At Abita Springs, Prof. E. Wood
ward and Walter Clairain lost their
residences. At Folsom, piles OF
lumber have been burned. All over
the parish comes news of loss by
woods fires, and in this dry spell the
range will be ruined, in some cases
the grass roots being killed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Vaudeville
TURNS DOWN
SHELLINC
PLANS

Vaudeville, Nov. 8.-At the reg
ular meeting of the Board Of Alder
men last Tuesday night, attended by
Messrs. Dubourg, Hartman, Depre
and DR.. Maybe, with Mayor Davis
presiding, and Secretary Hutchin-
son at his desk, DR.. Maybe introduce
ed a resolution providing for .
$4,000 town bond issue, without
any extra or special tax on the prop
erty holders, for the purpose Of
sheling several miles of streets,
with special reference to Lake street
and Girod or Lafitte street. from the
lake to Florida street, the other
members opposed the resolution and
the proposition was defeated.
Mr.. Jas. Band, being unavoidably
absent, had he been present, would
have favored the proposition, but
that would have been of little avail
as the majority would have still
been against the proposition.
The above facts are submitted
without comment, for the Senl.ghten-
ment and information of the people
so that they might act in whatever
way thew deem proper and neces-
sary.
1t is indeed pitiful that our un-
fortunate town, with the manifold
natural advantages, should be COM
PEELED, year after year, to crawl in
the same rut, denied the right to
push ahead owing to SO woeful q
lack of spirit of progressiveness and
far-sightedness such as to give it the
prominence 1t deserves as an ideal
resort - winter like summer - the
garden spot Of the South.
Truly we may exclaim, "Oh, Lord,
deliver us from our friends"
At the same meeting the council
endorsed, and promised to help as
much as it possibly could, the prop
osition of a number OF the citizens
who promised to contribute liberal
~ to the expense Of opening and en-
larging the ravine at the west end
OF the town, for the purpose OF con-
verting it into a safe and snug har-
bor. with a view of encouraging the
sending of boats from New Orleans
and elsewhere.
Last Friday evening at about $3.50
o'clock the Poitevent & Favre north
bound log train, in charge Of Con4
ductor Morris Lord and Engineer w.
Seymour, and N. o. G. N. south
bound freight train, in charge Of
Conductor Crockett and Eng lneer G:
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Rev. Townsley and Secre.
retary Gourley Address
People at Dinner.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
ALLOTMENT IS $1,000.
Committees Appointed to
Make Canvas of all
the Wards.

The excellent work that Is be ng
done by the Y. NJ. c. A. among the
soldiers at the front and in the can
great benefit in securing proper
morale in the army and in maintain
ing the health of the men, aside
from the moral or spiritual benefit
Places have been provided where the
soldiers may find paper and ink and
pens to write letters home and where
they may have access to suitable
reading matter. Many other means
are adopted by this association to
make the soldier comfortable and to
increase the efficiency of the army
So great has been the benefit that
President Wilson has endorsed the
proposed campaign to raise thirty
five million dollars for the Y. M. C.
A. fund, which is now running low.
Rev. l. A. Townsley and Secretary
J. L. Gourley, secretary of the Y. NJ.
C. A., Bogalusa, were in Covington
Tuesday, where they met citizens of
Covington at dinner at Gabe's Tav-
ern, for the purpose of organizing
for a campaign in St. Tammany par
ish, to raise funds for this war WORK.
Those present were: Harvey E.
Ellis. Rev. E. A. Rennie, Rev. F. c
Talmage, E. G. Davis, J. L. Haller,
w. A. Hood, A. D. Schwartz, A. l..
Bear, Supt. Elmer E. Lyon, E. J.
Domergue, p. A. Blanchard and
Theo. Dendinger of Madisonville, DR..
A. G.. Maybe of Mandevi,.e, N. H.
Davis, of Lacombe.
Addresses were made by Rev.
Townsley and Secretary Gourley, and
enthusiasm, as he described the VOL
Ward 2-Hynes Fend -ason, $50.
of the work. st. Tammany's quota
Of the tt1irty-five m lion was placed
at twelve hundred dollars, and the
following executive committee ives
appointed, with the allotments c.
each ward and the ward mem DER:
Ward 1-Theo. Dendinger, chair
man, and P. A. Blanchard, allotment
5000.
Ward 2-Hynes Fendlaosn, $50.
Ward 3-John L. H Her, ia,r
man, E. ]. Domergue, E. G. Davis,
A. D. Schwartz, Mrs. J. G. Burns.
Mrs. B. B. Warren, $500.
Ward 4-Dr. A. G. Maybe, chair
man, Eads Poitevent, $500.
Ward John H. Wood, $25.
Ward 6-Warren Thomas, $40,
Ward 7-W. P. Dlnkins. $50.
Ward Sc. P. Robert, s23
Ward 9-Dr. John Griffith, chair
man, F. Salmen, U. G. Eeuhauser,
J. D. Grant, $500.
Ward 10-Capt. G. f.. Mtllar,
800.
These committeeman will call up
on the people of their respective
wa ds for contributions to make up
the allotments assigned to them.
Those VINO have boys at the front
or in the camps will respond gen
eros.sly to this appeal for funds for
their comfort and protection. Those
who have not will still fee the thrill
of patriotic pride that makes giving
a pleasure, as well as duty. No
one can fail to recognize the duty
involved nor the sense Of respect
and pride in the loyalty cf It's par
ticular ward. 1t is expected that
the allotment of the parish will be
made up in short order. be prepar-
ed to meet the committeeman from
your, ward and have your mind made
up as to the amount OF your COT
tributions. This will facilitate the
work greatly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
Signed,
l.. A. PERREAND,

L. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
On motion of A. D. Schwartz. sec
onded by H. A. Mackie, and carried
the report was referred TO the FIJI
lance Committee,
On motion Of A. D. Schwartz, sec
onded by A. R. Smith, that the I'm
provement Committee be empowered
to consult some architect or builder
for the purpose of having plans
drawn for pavilion and other con-
templated improvements in Bogue
Falaya Park.
1t was further moved that the I'm
provement Committee be instructed
to receive plans and bids for the re-
pair and building of concrete cu.-
verts at the crossings between the
Public School and the Episcopal
Church. Carried.
Moved by A. R. Smith, seconded
by A. D. Schwartz, that the Mayor
appoint q committee to meet with
the Firemen's Association to discuss
ways and means for immediate bet
terment of the work of the Associa-
tion. Carried.
The council then adjourned.
P. J. LACROIX,
Mayor.
L. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-11-10
PROCEEDINGS
POLICE JURY
NOVEMBER 6
Covington, La, Nov. 6, ]

Covington, La, Nov. 6, 1917.
The police jury met on the above
date with the following members
present: Geo. Koepp, w. A. Hood
E. ]. Domergue, J. N. Smith, W. H.
Davis, E. P. Robert, ]. B. Howe.
Robt. Abney. Absent: s. R. Cow
art and F. Crawford.
It was moved by E. P. Robert, sec
onded by J. M Smith, that the presi-
don't be authorized to borrow the
sum Of $5,O0O.0O to defray curren.
expenses.
Carried unanimously.
Moved by E. P. Robert, seconded
by Geo. Koepp, that bids be sent to
the police jury for the building OF
two sanitary closets. Bidders can
call at the office of the secretary OF
the police jury for particulars.
Carried.
1t was moved by E. J. Domergue,
seconded by Geo. Koepp, that the
parish pay the sum OF 800 in the
building of a dipping vat on Mr..
Felix Bachemin's place on the Min
tayr Road, under the supervision OF
N. Clarouleau, agent. Mr.. Bache-
min agrees to pay the balance OF
money for the completion OF said
vat. Carried.
Moved by E. ]. Domergue, second
ed by E. P. Robert, that the police
! jury donate $500 to the Sl'de.l high
school and $500 to the Covington
high school, the money to be used
exclusively for library purposes.
Carried.
The following reports were read:
Statement OF T. E. Brewster, Tax
Collector. for the month of Septem-
Der, 1917: