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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
M. C.. B. CLUB
HAS TAKEN A
NEW START

The NJ. C. B. Club has taken on
new life in placing itself in a position
to continue the work lit started out to
accomplish. Entertainments and
card parties and subscriptions have
added quite a sum to the treasury,
and it is now fixing up rest room
for women who may come to Gov
ington and who may wish to rest
between train times. This room will
be comfortably furnished for this
purpose, and there will be added a
reading room where school children
may find the kind of literature and
magazines that appeal to them.
The M. G. B. room will also be
headquarters for the Red Cross.
The flag is now waving in front of
the building.
The open days will be Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday, and on ex-
cursion days from 1:15 till p. m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
Vaudeville
SCHOOL TAX
DISCUSSED

Vaudeville, La, March II, 1917.
The local public school closed last
Monday, a statement quite innocent
per Sc and apparently of little sigaiii-
cance, yet when minuteiy dissected
and its vital properly exposed, it re-
veals a condition fraught with much
import to the community means
that the 1861 public school ses'
sion consisted of only five months
or to be exact, one hundred school
days, and that under existing con-
ditions the school will not reopen
until January l, 1918, a nine months
vacation, and the latter means that
the, children will have lost track o.
their studies and books and in all
probabilities forgotten what they
learned, unless, they are sent to pri-
yate schools, the expense of when
is a consideration of some moment
to great many families, or they are
made to study and are taught at
home, a condition which will not
prevail, be the reason whatever 1t
may, in at least IS per cent of the
families, and this means that the
children on returning to school lack
sufficient advancement, for promo
ton, wherefore they are compelled
to remain in the same grades as the
past year; it means another year lost
and Just that far away from the high
school, This breeds discouragement
and lack of interest on the part OF
the child and dissatisfaction to the
parents who are more than likely to
blame the teachers, abuse the school
system and denOunce the school au-
thorities, entirely overlooking the
very glaring fact that the remedy
lies in their own hands and can be
applied with no trouble and very
little expense to themselves, re-
bounding in magnificen results, 1r-
resDective of the angle from which
it is judged.
It further means that during this
long vacation the children have more
time to run at large and engage IN
all kinds of mischief, for it has we'll
been said that "idleness is the Dew
IFS workshop" 1t affords greater
opportunities for finding and ming
ling with evil doers and companions,
which in turn lead to the acquiring
of bad and immoral habits, resulting
in worry, embarrassment and humlll-
alton of the parents. Now, all OF the
foregoing may and should be avoid
ed. conditions reversed, the situation
made bright and beautiful with an
air of well being and contentment
that will find its glory in the very
doing, by each one putting forth his
best efforts in helping to successfully
carry the special school tax election
. (Continued on page 6.)
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
AUBERT'
MAKESSTATE-
MENT

Covingtoh, La. March Is, 1917.
To The Citizens of Covington:
Having been prevailed upon By a
number of prominent citizens Of the
town to announce myself as can
didate for the Mayoralty of Coving-
ton, l deemed it fitting that letter
setting forth the reasons and where
fores of my having decided to enter
my name would be in order.
l. Most persons admit that the
town is in need of "a good business
administration.
2. Having had six years expert
ence in finance, as chasier of local
bank and five years as public ac-
countant and insurance agent, l be-
lieve qualities me to handle the af-
fairs of the town, especially in view
of the fact that it is steadily grow
ing deeper in debt.
3. l am not candidate seeking
the pecuniary benefits or other aG-
vantages to be derived from the CT
flee. I am willing to serve without
pay if the people desire it. l shall
refuse passes to circuses or other
travelling amusement companies
which may visit the town, and by be-
ing under no obligation, see that the
town receives adequate license from;
there shows, nor shall place myself
under obligations to any one whose
conflicting interests may interfere
with the performance OF my duty.
4. The Indebtedness of the town,
as we'll as l have been able to ascer-
tain, is equal to about one years
revenues. On January l., 1917, this
Indebtedness was somewhere between
$1O,OOO.OO and 100000. When
1 audited the books Of the town on
July /, 1915, my report showed the
indebtedness of that date to be
$6,948.63, exclusive of the 81 ,592.7o
claimed by the School Board to be
due it.
5. AS citizen, l consider we owe
it to ourselves to elect Mayor and
Board of Alderman who will conduct
the affairs of the town on the same
pane an efficient corporation would
conduct its business.
In conclusion, ask that you give
serious consideration to my candi-
dacy. have lived in your midst for
more than fifteen years and believe
you know me we'll enough to trust
the welfare of your town in my
hands and back me up by electing an
efficient Board of Aldermen.
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT L. AUBERT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
NOVEL WAY OF
ADVERTISING ITS
GOODS.

The St. Tammany Hay & Grain
Warehouse has adopted a novel plan
of proving to the people that a new
-four they are putting on the market
is superior to many high grade f1ours
that are selling for more money.
This flour is produced by the Arkan-
sas City milling Co., and the St. Tam
many company is agent for them.
Mr.. Piguet has engaged Mrs. Tlg-
ner, an expert pastry cook, to dem
onstrate the wonders of this flour
in pastry. Mrs. Tigner will prepare
and serve free of cost, the finest OF
pastry. at the Grill, in the Southern
Hotel building, from $3.50 O'Clock.
Tuesday, March 20. All ladies are
invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
SUPT. LYON TO ATTEND
FUNCTION AT Bat
ON ROUGE.

Superintendent of Education Lyon
will attend a function of the Kappa
Sigma Fraternity at Baton Rouge
that will bring together college men
from all over the country, and at
Which Governor Pleasant will be
present. The Governor is a member
of the Gamma Chapter, L. S. U.
Supt. Lyon is a member of the Beta
Kappa Chapter of New Hampshire
State College. It is anticipated that
the banquet will be a grand affair.
There will be many renewals OF old
friendships and a general good time
all around.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
PROGRAM AT
THE PAKVIEW
Good Shows To Be Present.
by Management.

The program for today at Park
view will be the Japanese actor in
Honorable Friend"
Sunday, starting with the 3 o'clock
matinee, the management will pre-
sent an exceptional BILL featuring
Norma Talmadge in a five part Tri-
angle feature The funny, funny,
fat, robust Roscoe Arbucle will also
be presented in a two part comedy.
entitled the "Snow Cure" Doors will
open at 3 p. m. Admission 10 and
Is cents.
Monday and Tuesday, March is
and 10, will be presented the Slave
Market" featuring Pauline Fred
erick. In connection with the above
will be run Bray Cartoon and
Black Diamond comedy On every
Tuesday night the management will
run one of the Ford Weekly's In con-
nection with the regular perform
ance. We have already had several
of them and they are very good.
"Wednesday and Thursday we VIII
present Blanche Sweet in "The Evil
Eye"
Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria"
will be presented at the Parkview
commencing Sunday, April 8, which
is Easter Sunday.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
the Sea, Jules Verne's famous story,
has been put into pictures and w'ill
be shown at the Parkview April 13
and IA.
Watch for Douglas Fairbanks in
the "Matrimaniac."
Gloria's Romance will start after
Lent; also The Purple Mack.
Who wants Snow White" to come
back, and how many of you?. Would
you care to see 'Gretna Green"
again, or "Hulda from Holland"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
Judge Carter Gives Scathing
Rebuke to Jury for
Verdict Found.
VERDICT IN TWO
CASES FOR DAMAGES.
Other Cases Tried and SEN
tences Given. Court
Adjourned.

UMStr1ct Court opened Monday,
Judge Carter presiding and District
Attorney Brock prosecuting.
There were a number Of criminal
cases of minor Importance, one mur-
der case and several damage cases.
One of the damage cases has local
interest. It is that In which Mr..
and Mrs. S. Meyer sued J. w. Bascle
for damages to their osn for loss
of fingers in operating moving ma
chine. Judgment for $1,000 was
given in this case; also in the suit
of Benoit Princet against the Powell
Box Co. Ltd, damages of $4,000
were given for injuries received In
the mill.
In the case of the State vs.. H.
Davis, charged with shooting and
killing negro, an incident occurred
that attracted considerable interest.
The evidence dn the case was very
strong. but the jury in q short while
returned verdict Of not guilty.
After the jury was polled. Judge
Carter addressed the members q
scathing rebuke. He said the YER
dict was a stigma on the law and
travesty Of justice.
1t is said that one Of the Jurors,
in discussing the matter outside, said
the Judge said the jury was q
stegomyia on the people.
The following cases were disposed
of by the Court:
Will ]. Morgan vs.. G. G. MinteOs,
dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
Benoit Prfncet ct ais VS.. Powell
Box Co., Ltd, judgment for plain
tin for $4,000, and costs.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Meyer VS.. J. w.
Bascle, Judgment for $1,000, and
costs, for plaintiff.
State vs.. Joe Brown, found not
guilty by jury.
State VS.. H. Davis, found not guilty
by jury.
State VS.. Napoleon Daniel, plead
guilty and was sentenced to 81 days
in Jail, subject to work on public
roads, and to pay costs Of court.
p. Lanier ct ais, plead guilty to
assault and battery, fined $25 and
costs. and in default of payment to
80 days in Jail, subject to work on
public roads. M
State vs.. Lem JohnsoR found
guilty by jury.
State VS.. Jesse McCarty, plead
guilty to assault and battery.
State VS.. Oscar Lewis and Sam
Coleman, found guilty by jury.
State VS.. Pete Henderson, tried by
jury and found not guilty.
State VS.. Will Bentley, tried by
jury and found guilty, and mercy Of
Court recommended.
State vs.. C. Wertz, nolle pros en-
tered.
Thornton Clancy Lb-. Co., vs.
Demon & King, tried by jury, and
verdict rendered as follows: We,
the jury, find in favor Of plaintiff,
as prayed for, and reject the recon-
ventional demand of defendant,
plaintiff in reconvention." Motion
for new triel granted.
E. A. Mitchell vs.. Poiteven. &
Favre Lumber Co., Judgment in
favor of defendant, plaintiff to pay
costs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
FARM LOANS in
LOUISIANA
DELAYED

It is said that under the laws OF
the State Of Louisiana farmers Will
not be able to take advantage OF the
Farm Loan Bank, because home
steads are exempt from seizure. The
Government would not be able 10
lend money except upon first mort
gage.
There is talk of calling a special
meeting of the Legislature so as 20
alter the law as lit affects the loans
made by this bank. In the mean
time things seem to be at stand
still.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
Baltic II Launched In Wa
ters of Bayou Without
Demonstration.
WOODMEN TO GIVE
SLIDELL A TREAT,
Baseball Waking Up; Canu-
lette Wins Prize In the
Photo Contest.

Slidell, La, March Is, 1917.
Baltic III was launched without
any special excursion or blare of
trumpets but at the appointed time
rode gracefully down the ways on
her wooden cradle until she was
cradled on the bosom of Bayou Vim
cent. With two big ships, big
Mississippi river steamboat. two big
ocean going tugs, several smaller
tugs, fleet of sixteen barges, sew
eral schOOners, present scenes OF ac-
tivt.es- around these waters, and
with two big freight and one pass
enger ocean going ship under con-
struction, the local ship yard appears
a veritable bee hive and one in
stinctively looks around for the naval
commandant. for surely so much in
dustry must be a branch navy yard
working under high pressure to get
out war orders on time. This might
easily be so, and if the channel to
deep water will only be put through
as proposed by the lower house OF
Congress, it will only be question
Of short time when all kinds OF
ships can be built and delivered to
any part of the world.
The Woodmen of the World have
arranged a mWIcal treat for Slidell,
to take place on April IA, 1917.
Some twelve or fourteen artists from
New Orleans. under the direction OF
Miss Ruth Harrison, will render a
program of vocal and instrumental
music embracing classics, opera. and
rags. In such capable hands we feel
assured that an excellent entertain
ment will be given and we look for
ward to same with good deal OF
pleasant anticipation.
The baseball bug is beginning to
show signs of life and we under
stand that a promising lot of ma
terial iE being looked over and team
practice will begin shortly. Mr.. w.
J. Sebastian has agreed to pilot the
team and will no doubt give fans
the highest standard of ball and will
be striving for state championship
high honors at the close of the sea
EOn.
A baby photo contest was conduct
ed by Mr.. Pete La.umia at his Clio
Theatre, Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday nights and was very much en-
joyed by the young folks. The child
rem of Mr.. Frank Canulette won first
prize, a diamond ring; second, a
band ring won by Mr.. Chas. SniderH
little girl, Adriana.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Memory was visited by the stork'
Tuesday, and left fine son as
memento of his visit.
Mrs. Thos. Smith was called to
New Orleans on account of the death
OF her father, Mr.. Dwyer.
The Priscilla Club was entertain
ed by Mrs. l.. G. Peyrefite. last
Monday.
Miss Gladys Hackett. after visit
to Mrs. Comfort and Mrs. Griffith,
returned to her home in Vicksburg,
Miss.
Mrs. Scott Hughes. of Southport
was a visitor to Mrs. Frank Rich
ardson, Tuesday and Wednesday
! Mrs. Hughes will be remembered by
many, having been principal OF ou1
scho0lV several years back.
Mrs. H. B. Saunders and Aaugh-
CONTINUED on page CT
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
NEW STEEL CAGE FOR
PRISONERS WORK.
ING ROADS.

The new steel prison pen purchas-.
ed by the parish for the safe-keeping
of prisoners working the public
roads, passed out on its first trip,
Thursday morning. It is mounted on
wheels and can be moved from place
to place. 1t is a provision of the
police jury to aid In the economical
repair and construction of public
roads with prison labor, and puts the
risk of the prisoners escaping at .
minimum.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
MUNICIPAL BAND WILL
REORCANIZE FOR
PRACTICE.

The Covington Municipal Band
will begin practice again next Tues
day, March 20. There is a revival
of interest and the band intends to
perfect itself so that it may take part
in the several aevents expected to
take place soon in CovingtOn. Also
to prepare Itself for dances and cele-
brations OF all kinds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
NEW DEPOT CASE POST
PONED UNTIL THE
APRIL TERM.

The hearing of the new depot case
before the Railroad Commission at
Baton Rouge has been changed from
March 20 to the April term. Quite
a number of citizens will be there
as witnesses.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
IMPROVEMENT GOING
ON AT THE COURT
YARD.

The coping and base OF the cement
work of the iron fence around the
courthoues yard is being built by O.
J. Refine. This will be a very pleas
ing improvement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
sr,TE SuPT. HARRIS TO SPEAK
AT VAUDEVILLE.

State Superintendent Of Education
Thos. H. Harris will visit Vaudeville
the 31st of March and willy deliver
an address to the citizens relative to
educational matters and especially in
connection with the coming election
for a special school tax for school,
purposes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
NOTICE.

Stockholders Of the st. Tammany
Canning Co. are notified to meet
April II at p. m. at the courthouse
for the election OF officers or the
hQuidation Of it's affairs.
u w. L. STEVENSON
President.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-17
PlLINC BEING DRIVEN
FOR MOTOR LINE
BRIDGE.

The driving Of pildng for the
bridge across the Bogue Falaya river
at Covington, on the Motor Line, has
commenced.
The Press., 1917-04-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS EVIDENCE FOR STAFFORD SPRINGS
 PEOPLE.

The Statements of Stafford Sp ings
 Residents Are Surely More Re-
 liable Than Those of
 Utter Strangers.
 Home testimony is real proof
 Public statements of Stafford Springs people carry real weight.
 What a friend or neighbor says oompels respect
 The word of one whose home is far away invites your doubts
 Here's a Stafford Springs mans statement
 And it's for Stafford Springs peoples benefit.
 Su"h evidence is convincing
 That's the kind of proof that backs Doan's Kidney Pills.
 Geo H. Parizeau. 50 Furnace Ave Stafford Springs, says: 'About five years ago I had a touch of lumbago and my back was giving me considera- ble trouble. This was very annoy ing, as I was on my feet great deal at my work and it made the pain worse Doan's Kidney Pills were Tecom- mended to me and began using them. They gave me good relief. .
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Parizeau Tad Foster M ilburn O., Props. Buffalo, N. E.
The Press., 1917-04-12
WELLINGTON

Mrs. and Miss Gardner have re. turned from Rockville to Three Gables.
 Easter brought a birthday for Charles Joseph Parker, tine first at Easter in his fourteen years, to be present at the pretty family observance was pleasure
 At Memorial church the day was made memorable by the organization in the afternoon of the Woman s Union Missionary society Congraru- lations and best wishes.
 Monday was as indictment as any day during the winter and more auto mobiles protested that they would not go, but went, with much ado of added smoke and power than on any previous storm of the year.
 We may all perform a loyal duty by upholding the government and it's officials and by not belittling or criticising, and by creating patriotic. cheerful, hopeful atmosphere. Tire U. 8. of America stands as Christian
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Columbus Prepares to
Repel Army Of 7. w. w. II
Headed for That City

-
Columbus, N. M. July 13-The
army of 1.196 I. w. w. deported from
Bisbee yesterday and whose special
train was side tracked on Hermanas,
N. NJ, late last night, left Hermanas
during the forenoon today and is
strung for a mile or more along the
railroad track, walking eastward in
this direction, according to reports re-
ceived here.
On this information Columbus citi-
zens turned out heavily armed to re-
pei any invasion. The situation of the
deported persons was described as
desperate from lack Of food.
Ell Paso, July 13-El Paso and
Southwestern general offices were ad-
vised at noon from Hermanas that
most of the deported I. w. W. mem
bers wre still there, flooding tn tele-
graph wires with appeals for help. A
troop of cavalry is in control at Her
manas.
Hermanes consists of a railroad sta
ton and three or four houses It is
20 miles west of Columbus N. NJ. The
train carrying the men returned to
Hermansass when officers in Columbus
refused to permit the prisoners to he
unloaded.
Future movements of the men have
not been determined on, according to
railroad authorities 4e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
BYRON s. HOMER.

The obsequies Of Byron S. Romer
were largely attended yesterday
afternoon from the bereaved resi-
dence, 10 Shore road Stratford, at
$3.50 o'clock. Rev. Chauncey C. Ken
nedy, rector of thek Christ Episcopal
church, Stratford, conducted the
funeral services Many floral tributes
were in evidence. The pail bearers
were Charles Jones, George Fryer,
Edward Scheddn, Edward weyman,
Dram Buck and A. Stevens. Burial
was in Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Austrian Foreign
Minister Declares
Hollweg Must Stay
fcontinued From Page One. }

=. VUurIHucu IOfrr 1Hk6- OH1'J
OF the phrase equal franchise" mere
ly restores provision which, accord
ing to Berlin gossip. waa contained in
the original draft Of the emperor
Easter manifesto. and was eliminated
at the last moment in consequence of
rectionary intrigue. It also was
pointed out that the new imperial
announcement does not prescribe inn
mediate adoption OF the reforms jim
asmuch as the next elections may not
take place until after the war, and
that there 10 not a word of the intro
auction of parliamentary changes in
the imperial document.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
cARLoINE DoBEIsrEIN.

Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral of Car
oline Dobelstein which was held from
the family residence, 261 Goddard
avenue at 2:30 this afternoon and a
half hour later from the First Evan
gelical Lutheran Zion church, where
Rev. Herman Wehmeyer, pastor, Of
ffciated. The floral emblems were
many. The pail bearers were John
Kohler, Louis Roesner, F. Balm and
T. Plasky. Burial was in the family
plot Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Bedroom Furniture
Four-posters, Colonial. and many
Suites for small bedrooms.

II, Fou-post Beds with turned feet and many 9th
styles are to e9found in this sale Special maho
any four-posters
A fine collection
were $500 now $3.50
Mahogany Beds in Bungalow style
were $500 now $21O0
Other styles of beds in mahogany
were $500 now $3.50
$1,000 $3.50 Y
S24.5o $1,000
American Walnut
were $500 now $3.50
Birds Eye Maple Beds
were, $500 now $3.50
$500 5000
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
WAITER j. OES

Walter j. Oes, captain of a barge,
who died Wednesday, will be brought
to this city from she Fordham
riaorgue, New York. for funeral SER
vices Saturday. Capt. Oes died of
shock. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Paul
inc Trelease of ESQ Davenport street,
with whom he made his residence.
He was member of the Knights of
Pythias of Kingston, N. Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Bathing Suits


for Women and Misses.
The Annette Keller.
man Suits are strictly con-
fined to the Read House
and cannot be had else
where in this city.
"Slip-over". Suits, pur-
pie and green Jersey, in
wool or cotton. Collar,
tie and belt striped with
white.
Front-lacing Suits with
sash and band trimmings
in striped effects.
Silk Jersey Suits, black
with band edgings in vivid
orange, coral or emerald.
Prices from
$6.95 to $1,000,
Separate Tights, wool
or cotton,
$1.00, $3.50 to $500.
Satin Bathing Suits in
great variety.
For Children.
Athletic Bathing Suits, !
wool or cotton, solid col
ors with bands or striped
effects.
Suits with skirt at
tached for older girls. Sizes
2 to "A years,
$1.0O to $500.
Water Wings that will
retain their light, soft
feel,
$500.
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Armed Guards Escorted
Strikers to New Mexico

Douglas, Ariz., July 1.-two hun
dred fifty armed guards who escorted
the Industrial Workers of the World
ana their sympathizers from Bisbee
yesterday returned to Douglas this
morning on the regular westbound
passenger train on the Ell Paso &
Southwestern railroad. They report.
ed that they had left their charges
in Hermanas, N. M.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
Che DmReadC Co
&seesnsAAe a8zp
President Protests
TO Arizona Governor
Against Mob Violence

CONTINUED From Page One.)
league movement was to be made
statewide. 1t also was alleged that a
conspiracy to destroy the crops in the
Salt river and Maricopa valleys had
been discovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-13
OBITUARY
DAVID I'll. STURGES

:. David H. Sturges, of IT'S Ellsworth
avenue. died last night. The deceased
was a well known carpenter. He was
in his 72nd year. A daughter, Fan
ME G. Sturges survives.