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New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
0 MORE PASSPORTS
Given That Catholic Priests | This Country Be Barred l Mexico.

,aso. Sept. 25.-No Catholic ' desiring to enter Mexico from aited States will receive pass
 according to c. M. Seguin. Mex -onsul General, here. He re-
 ,assports to Rev. Father Gabriel n today.
 Fin said he was acting Tn acA
 re with instructions from his ament. which was of the opin- Gre already were enough priests
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
DOING HIS BIT.
A. Vanderlp Resigns as Bank Head to Assist McAdoo.

.hington, Sept. 25.-Frank A. srlip, who, as president of the
 nal City bank of New York, the largest national bank in the ", has severed his connection that institution and all other
 zations with which he is identt-
 or the period of the war, to as- .cretary McAdoo in liberty loan
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
AND GAS SERVICE BRINGS
MANY RECRUITS.

A boy just out of school. feeling
himself qualified by special study Of
gas engineering, rode a bicycle goo
miles to join the pioneer tame ano
gas battalion. A number ri chem
lists, electricians, and mechanics well
known in civil life were among the
first to respond to the call for this
service.
American soldiers, largely recruit
ed from professions and trades, such
as chemical and mechanical en-
gineering, plum bling and carp entry,
are being trained in this service to
meet enemy fire and fumes with
flame and deadly gas. There IS an
opportunity for limited number Of
enlistments of men with mechanical
knowledge, gas experts, carpenters,
clerks and muscular, Quick-tE mixing
men between the ages Of Is and 40
years. Men possessing the neces-
sary qualifications. cay volunteer at
any recruiting station by asking to
join the Thirtieth Battalion, fame
and gas, forming at Washington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND STOCK
MEN.

am hereby notifying all to whom
my work may concern, that on Jan.
LIST, 1918, will no longer I'LL the
Office of Farm Demonstration. l am
on this date (Nov. 2Sth) rendering
my resignation to take effect on that
date. will go to fill a position
where l can make more money with
less worry and expense. The posi-
ton Of Farm Demonstration does not
pay salary to enable man to live
in town and keep up with all expens-
es connected with the job. Not only
that, but am out $40 in cash money
this season for seeds that farmers
and gardeners failed to pay me for,
and over 500 for serum that has
not been paid for. 1 thank all
friends for favors and wish one and
all we'll. Some have said / knew
nothing about farming. That can be
seen the coming year. am going
to farming in this parish OF, at least
run farm for one of the best
equipped plants in the country.
With best wishes to all, l remain,
Yours very truly,
G. C. LEWIS,
Farm Demonstration.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
ST. Tanlmany Farmer
IN REPLY TO MIR. LEWIS.
u. H Mason, Editor
Proprietor,

In Mr.. Lewis While is
public directed
cricisng in which the
exhibit displayed STOCK SNOW New
question justified We critics.
existed placed the RESPONSE
b condition particular shoulders leaving for IN
We do
responsible the should be fted"
questionable alienation OF the
Under the
would have been expected make
would suffer not
have been that circumstances
Tammany display footing
worth it, The late date at
further nveiga
reappointment up we add
the parish though II
sensitng him.
unwelcomey
in The necessity for it is the thing
regretted.
responsible citizens and OF the
exhibit taken from the parish
himself instead the Farm and
spoken Of Mr. Lewis had
Association Commerce and the
made carried abundance OF
article stating that the parish would
could if We
feeling Simply wish show usl
cation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF
TAX DEED.
To G. L. Deano:

To G. L. DeanO:
Whereas the undersigned has pur-
chased at tax collectors sale. for the
taxes for the year 1916, on the 18th
day Of June, 1917, the following de-
scribed property to-wit:
Lot No. 3 and improvements in
square 3, S. w. Division Of Abita
Springs, situated In Ward 10, Parish
Of St. Tammany, Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that l have caused the
said deed to be registered in Convey
ance Book II. page 143, of the Of
ficial records of st. Tammany parish,
Louisiana.
dist A. j. FINNEY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
THE BIG SALE.

P. J. Lacroix is evidently making
big preparations for his sale, be-
ginning today and running for sew
eral weeks. The store front is COW
cred with brilliantly painted placards
and inside the clerks are being rush
ed with the work of preparation.
Looks like big selling time Of bar
gains. Read his list of goods and
prices on the last page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

In child that is subject to at
tacks of Group, the first indication of
he disease is hoaresness. Give
cham oerlain's Cough Remedy as
soon as the child becomes hoarse and
the attack may be warded Off and
all danger and anxiety avoided.
ADV
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

PIANO PLAYER ExPERT-Fine
tuning and repairing. NJ. Quave.
Covington, La, Box 522. Reference
L. Grunewald Co., Inc. n17-4ts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

One cream colored young Jersey COW
No marks or brands. Short turned.
in horns. Reward offered. Notify
Chas. J. Mouths, Slidell. Mast
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

FOR SALE One incubator, so
eggs; one incubator, 100 eggs; one
incub ator, 220 eggs. Apply Chas.
Gerst, Military Road, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
FOR SALE.

Two OK wagons, one Lipsey and
one Cliff-Williams, in thorough or
der, for quick purchaser. $50 and
SIS will take them. Ernest Prieto,
La. oc27tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

People must want to save money
Quit buying until the Lacroix sale
opens today.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

FOR SALE-One double barreled
breach loading shot gun, ten gauge,
choke bored, effective gun in capable
hands; barrels and springs and parts
Of best steel; price $50 cash. Ad-
dress P. o. Box 1922, Covington, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!

FOR SALE-Car load OF good
young mules. Cheap. Call and see
them.
II. ]. SMITHS SONS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

STRAYED-l brown mh'c C.e
to my place two months ago. WI
collar mark on each shoulder, sgi
in right ear. James Parker. Hou
tonville, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

SASH and DOORS at low price
at AleXius Bros. 4 Co. d.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

FOR SALE-New six-rOOm house,
13 lots, on one OF main streets.
Robt. LANCE, Madisonville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

FERTli4IZER-F0 oats and. " Ii
ter vegetables. Famous Merida
Brand. Low prices Alexius Bros
& Co. dit
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

900 men for the
United States Navy. Wonderful OPP
portunities for young men between
the ages of Is and 35 years. Men
who registered June 5th are eligible
Off volunteering in the Navy, except
those who have been notified by local
boards to report for examination.
Firemen are especially needed.
Age 81 to 35 years. This rate is
the beginning Of mechanical ca
reer in the Navy, and leads to ad-
vancement to all higher grades.
Apprentice Seamen are also need
ed. Age Is to 80 years. This rate
Is the beginning of career in the
Navy and leads to advancement to
all higher grades.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-01

SASH and DOORS at low prices,
at Alexius Bros. & Co. dat
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
CHAPTER XIV.
Flight.

FHGht.
De Spain, catching Mans arm, spoke
hurriedy, and they FASTENED outside
toward the kitchen. 1--WE must get
away quick" he said as she butto1ed
her coat. And knowing how she suf-
fered in what she was doing, he drew
her into the shelter of the porch and
caught her close to him. I'll take you
straight to Mrs. Jeffries. When you
are ready, you'll marry me; We'll make
our peace with your Uncle Duke to-
gether. Great God! What a night
This way, dearie."
"No, to the stable, Henry! Where's
your hOrse?"
"Under the pine, and yours, too. !
found the pony, but l couldn't find
your saddle, Nam"
81 know where it's hidden. Let's
get the horses"
"Just a minute. I stuck my rifle I'M
der this porch" He stopped and felt
below the stringer. Rising in q mo,
ment with the weapon on his arm, the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Calls on Vermont Youth to Fill First
Regiment.

Montpelier.-Local boards which
will have charge of the drawing OF
names and consideration of certain
exemptions in the military draft for
this state. The county will be the
unit of apportionment of the boards
which will include the county clerk
In each instance, a physician and an
other citizen Of standing.
The young men of the state have
been called upon by the Governor to
enlist in the LIST Vermont regiment
national guard, so that its ranks may
be filled to war strength before draft
ing occurs. The Governors appeal
points out that this probably will be
the only regiment that will carry Yer
mont's colors into action in Belgium
or France" About 900 men are need
ed to supply the regiments compile
ment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

two hurried around the end of the
house toward the pine tree. They had
almost reached this when a murmur
unlike the sounds of the storm made
De Spain halt his companion.
what is til" she whispered. He
listened intently. Without speaking,
he took Nan and retreated to the cor
ner of the house. "There is somebody
in that pine" he whispered, waiting
for me to come after the horses. Sas-
soon may have found them. I'll try
it oUt, anyway, before take chance.
Stand back here, Nan"
He put her behind the corner of the
house, threw his rifle to his shoulder,
and fired as nearly as he could in the
darkness toward and just above the
pine. Without an instant's hesitation
a pistol shot answered from the direC-
ton in which he had fired, and in
another moment a small fusillade fol-
lowed. by the Almighty" muttered
De Spain, tive must have our horses,
Nan. Stay right here. I'll try driving
those fellows off their perch"
She caught his arm. "What are you
going to doW
Run in on them from cover, wher-
ever l can find it, Nan, and push them
back. We've got to have those horses"
IF we could only get away without
fightw
"This is Sassoon and his gang, Nan
You heard Pardaloe. These are not
your people. I've got to drive 'em, or
we're gone, Man."
"Then / go with you"
"Nan, you can't do it," whispered
De Spain energetically. "A chance
bullet"
She spoke with decision: II &c
with you. l can use a rifle. Better
both of us be killed than one. HELP
me up on this roof. I've climbed il
a hundred times. My rifle is in my
room. Quick, Henry"
Overriding his continued objec
tons, she lifted her foot to his hand
put her second foot on De Spain''
shoulder, gained the sloping roof, and
scrambled on her hands and knees vi
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
V E r NJ O N T
STATE NEWS
PLEASED WITH ETHAN ALLEN.
General Edwards Finds Magnificent
Spirit" at Cavalry. Post.

Boston.-Praise of the highest
order was given the officers anu
men Of the regular army cavalry
post at Fort Ethan Allen, Burlington
by General c. r. Edwards, command
er of the Northeastern Department,
on his return from al inspection tour
/ He visited the New England division
of the officers training camp at
Plattsburg, as well as the cavalry
post.
The spirit of the men, both regu-
lars and recruits, was magnificent,
the general said. There are 4400 re-
cruits at the fort, and two regiments
the Eighteenth and Nineteenth, are.
being formed by the expansion Of the
Second. General Edwards said:
"They are as fine lot of men as
have ever seen | found many boys of
eighteen and nineteen, twelve, six
| teen-year- boys and one fifteen.
When | asked the latter what their
parents said on enlistment, the reply
was usually that their mothers de-
INJURED at first, but when the boys
were determined to go, their fathers
said: Go to it
Twice a day the men drill with the
band, with short intervals of quick
| time. They are drilling, with the
! band, one hour at double-qutck, at
| the first of which many of the men
dropped out exhausted, but now they
come through in wonderful style.
| found recruits of five weeks, and
twenty of two days, who are drilling
| splendidly.
Owing to the scarcity of officers,
| privates of the regular force are drill
| ing platoons with a smartness that.
would. make West Pointers sit up.
| They are forming three regiments
from seven troops and are doing Won
| derfully. There is very little sick
ness. am pleased with the showing
and the men give hope Of forming
better troops than l had ever antici-
pated, after all my service in the reg
| ular army.
Their horses will arrive soon and
the men will be ready in thirty days
for breaking them in. The men Will
! then be as hard as nails and ready
for service very soon. They are US
ing fire control with ball cartridges
and are having wonderful success
with it."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

that door. Stand where you are" he
ordered still enforcing his commands
with his right hand covering the hol-
Ster at his hip. Il leave this room
first. Nan, are you ready?" he asked
without looking at her.
"Yes."
Her uncle's face whitened. 'DOn't
leave this house tonight, Man," he said
menacingly.
you've forced me to, Uncle Duke"
"Don't leave this house tonight"
II can't protect myself in it."
Don't leave this house-most of all,
with that man" He pointed at De
Spain with a frenzy of hatred. With
out answering, the two were retreating
into the semi-darkness of the dining
room. man," came her uncle's voice,
hoarse with feeling, you're saying
goodby to me forever"
"No, uncle" she cried. 81 am only
doing what have to do"
Il tell you don't want to drive you
from this roof, girl"
A rush Of wind from an opening door
was the only answer from the dark
dining room. The two Morgans started
forward together. The sudden gust
sucked the flame of the living-room
lamp up into the chimney and after q
brief, sharp struggle extinguished it
In the confusion it was a moment be.
fore match could be found. When
the lamp was relighted, the Morgans
ran into the dining room. The WIND
and rain poured in through the oper
north door, But the room was empty
Duke turned on his nephew with q
choking curse. This" he cried, beside
himself with fury, lis your work !"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Vermont Ambulance Company Ready

Burlington.-The Vermont ambu-
lance company, No rs, is ready ana
awaiting orders, according to DR..
William stickney of Rutland, who has
gathered practically the full quota or
three surgeons and 125 men, repre-
senting some 20 cities and towns OF
the state, from large number of ap-
plicants and organized the unit Tor
war service abroad within the last
few weeks.
THAT the Vermont unit will be
among the first companies of the
kind to see service in France seems
likely as the instructions already re-
ceived by DR.. Stickney include the
information that the unit will be tax
en- over by the Federal Government
and after a very short training at
some point in the United States be
sent to the battle front in France.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Three Killed by Gas Tank Explosion

Three Killed by Gas Tank Explosion"
Holland.-Two men and boy
were killed by the explosion Of gas
tank in a store here Sunday. The
dead are Merle Wheeler, Is years OF
age. and Harry Wheeler, 27, sons or
Hollis Wheeler, proprietor OF the
store. and Eugene l.. Gray, aged SO.
They were filling the tank with gas
when the explosion occurred.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

w. E. Currier. organizer for the
New England Milk Producers Asso-
citation, Is making q drive in Gale
donia County to get the producers OF
dairy products solidly organized &C
thew can be sure Of raise In price
July /. The increase will be APP
proximately rs cents hundred for
milk and corresponding increase
for the men who sell butter fat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

The ofsce of the State Board OF
Health reports a total Of "a cases OF
smallpox directly traceable to con-
tagion from Mrs. Gertrude Hines
the woman who came from Connec-
ticut in April broken out with the
disease and who since has been an-
united to bail by the Government
when brought before the court op
the charge of conveying contag-
fous disease from state to state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
DR0PSY TREATED FREE
BY Dr.. Miles, the Great Specialist
Who Sends $3.75 Trial Treat
ment Free.
Many Report Cured After Others
Failed.

At first no disease is apparently
more harmless than dropsy; little
swe ling of the eyelids. hands, feet
ankles or abdomen. Finally there Is
great shortness Of breath, cough
faint spells, sometimes nausea and
vomiting, even bursting OF the limbs
and lingering and wretched death il
the dropsy is not removed.
DR.. Miles has been known as a lead
ing specialist in these diseases for 80
years. His liberal offer Of 1913
Treatment free to all sufferers, is GER
tainly worthy of serious considera.
ton. You may never have such an
opportunity again.
The Grand Dropsy Treatment con-
sists Of four dropsy remedies in one,
also Tonic Tablets and Pura-Laxa for
removing the water. This treatment
is specially prescribed for each pa
tient and is three times as success
full as that of most physicians. It
usually relieves the first day, and re-
moves swelling in siv days in most
cases. Delay is dangerous.
Send for Remarkable Cures in Your
State.
All afflicted readers may have Book
Examination Chart, Opinion, Advice,
and a Two.Pound Trial Treatment
free. Write at once. Describe your
case. Address, Dr.. Franklin Miles,
Dept. d., 1928 to 1888 Franklin st.,
Elkhart, Ind.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

state as any other life insurance COM
pany transacting business therein.
Another startling feature is the ex-
traordinary volume Of issued and
paid.for new business during the year
1916, amounting to the grand total Of
Sc, lOS,sso.oO of VIII ch $5.ose,5oo.oo
was placed on the ties of citizens Of
Montana.
In view of the fact that the most
important factor in the progress of
life insurance company Is not the
business written, but the annual in.
crease in business. the record in this
instance, giving an increase Of 3d.
5a5,S9O.00, shows a greater proper
tionate gain than any other institu'
ton of like character.
The total assets of the company on
December 31st, 1910. was $421 100000,
while on December 81, 1916, they had
increased to $1,5l9,O12.32.
Investments in farm mortgage
loans, $1,104,041.00; school district,
county and other bonds and warrants,
So 90" ~; denosited in banks inter
egt md otherwise, approximately,
>avO, Uvv.v0; tue remaining assets be-
ing invested according to law.
There is now on deposit with the
State Department securities amount
ing to $7b3,15O.OO, which equals the
full legal reserve liability on all bus
mess in force in compliance with the
very rigid and protective statutes OF
this state governing the operations OF
domestic life insurance companies.
Perhaps the most remarkable feat.
ure Of the annual statement shows
net surplus of $3.50, 1878 in excess
of all liabilities, which. including the
capital stock, establishes q surplus
for the protection of policyholders, in
excess Of the legal reserve, Of $780,.
76s.73.
During the past year the company
has extended its operations: to include
the territory embraced IN the north.
ern part Of Wyoming, che western
part OF North Dakota and the eastern
part Of Washington, and during the
present year will develop the cast.
ern part Of Idaho. General agencies
have been established at Bismarck,
N. D., Sheridan and Cody, Wyo., Ida.
no Falls, Ida, and 3pokaus, Wash.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

with most satisfactory results up to
the present time.
The Montana Life has be ;ome one
of the very large, and substlntta! life
insurance companies Of the west. It
is one of North Dakotas dig business
assets, and has developed into q
strong and powerful financial institu'
ton. The company claims the dis
tinction of having made the best rec
ord from every point of view. con-
sidering age, size and limited terri
tory, of any company in tho history
of the life insurance business. TIL.
magnitude of its success, the power
and strength of the organization, it's
great value as an asset to the state
at large, the excellent service which
it is performing for it's policyholders
and for the public in general both in
Montana and elsewhere deserves
more than passing commentator.
The board of directors is composed
of forty.two members, prominent bus
mess men of Montana, representative
of the strongest financial, mercantile
and professional interests of the
state. The officers and members OF
the executive committee are known
for their ability, integrity and high
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

credit in the community in which
they reside and throughout the state
at large, and are as follows:
President, A. C. Johnson, (vice pres
ident American National Bank, Hell.
ena, Montana); vice-president and
general manager, H. r. Cunningham,
formerly insurance. commissioner Of
the state Of MontRpAAlS second i vice
president, Dr. jacob Mills. tvice pres
ident, Conrad Trust & Savings Bank,
Helena, Montana; third vlce.presi'
dent, Hon. Edward Donlan, Missoula,
Montana; general counsel, Hon. O.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
llZ|(% =@l@E

w. Mcconnell; medical director, DR..
B. C. Brookek; secretary, J: M. Mil
Ter; treasurer, C. D. Sloan; actuary
and assistant. secretary. C. p. Her.
furth.
8. u. Cook, general agent for North
Dakota, with ofIlces in the D0hl block,
Bismarck, is in position to offer some
good agency contracts.
Mr.. Cooks North Dakota agency
stood first among the general agen.
cies outside the home state, Montana.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
MESS FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS
REACH $713.40
Amount Raised to Relieve 1ndivid.
ual Company A Members
From Food Debts
PETITION CIRCULATED
BY LEONARD oPDYKE

To relieve individual members or
Company A from an Indebtedness or
$713.4O incurred for food purchased
by the mess sergeant at Mercedes,
Texas, Leonard e. Opdyke OF the
Western Sales company circulated a
petition this week asking for contri-
buttons. He reported this morning
that the entire amount had been rails
ed. Donations ranged from SIS to ST..
Practically every business firm in the
citv resnonded The donors follow:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
MARVELLOUS RECORD
The Montana Life stands alone
in proper tionate gain Of insurance
in force. North Dakota stands
first among general agencies. Il
S. D. COOK
General Agent at Bismarck

The annual report of the Montana
Life insurance Company, of Helena,
at the close of business December 81,
191 shows marvellous record of
progress and increase in every
branch of the Companys business,
especially in view of the fact that the
company has actually transacted bus.
mess for an approximate period of
only six years.
Among the items of special inter
est disclosed by the report is the
statement that at the close Of the
year insurance in force amounted to
$16,014,759. of which $14,5O0,O00 is
Montana business, which credits this
institution with approximately as
much business in force in its own