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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-03-16
ordinances Passed Closing
Street for Building
of New Depot.
BUDGET MADE UP
FOR YEAR OF 1918.
Report of Secretary for JAN
uary and February.
Other Matters.
r,ov;npton La. March 5, 1918

Covington, La, March 5, 1918.
The town council met in regular
,session on the above date with May
orP J. Lacroix presiding, and the
!. eollowing members present: Emile
Frederick, A. D. Schwartz, A. H.
emith. H. A. Mackie, c. +. Schon-
berx. M. P. Planche. Absent: None.
II was moved by A. d. Schwartz,
seconded by A. r. Smith, and car
RED, to adjourn until tomorrow
night at 1880 p. M, and the councli
accordingly adjourned.
Coyington, La, March ., 1918.
Pursuant to adjournment the town
eouncil met on this date. Present:
! P. ]. Lacroix, Mayor; A. D. Schwartz
4. sR. Smith, H. A. Mackle, Emlle
Frederick, C. E. Schonberg, NJ. r.
Planche. Absent: None.
The minutes of January 4th were
read and approved. :.-
The secretary submitted his re-
po,ts for the months OF January and
February, as follows:
I. mort for Month CT January, 1918.
WN>> -An.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
CANCEL ELIGIBLE LIST
FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER
Hylan's Civil Service Commission
Orders a New Competitive
Examination.

Tho Hylan Civil Service Commission
to-day unanimously decided to cancel
the existing eligible list or Chief Medi-
cal Examiner OF the City OF New York,
a $500 year position. and ordered
a new competitive examination This
means that the incumbent Dr. Charles
Norris, who is holding office on three
months probationary appointment will
not be named permanently.
The office of Chief Medical Examiner
has taken the place OF the Board OF
Coroners. Former Coroner Patrick u.
Riordan was filling the office when the
Civil Service Reform Association pro-
tested that his appointment was In vlo-
lation OF the civil service laws. Mayor
Hylan explained that the former Cor
oner was serving merely on fifteen day
appointments. permissible during va
cancy. II was the general impression
that he was the permanent appointoe'
The three physicians on the eUsi9e
list wiped out to-day were Dr.. otto H.
Schultze. who Is connected with the
| District Attorneys office, DIR. charles
Norris and Or. Douglas Symmes. THIS
list was prepared during the lneum'
bency OF the Mitchell Civil Service som
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The evening world., 1918-04-24
GERMAN DEMANDS
ON HOLLAND AIMED
TO MAKE HER ALLY
Berlin Reported Seeking to
Force Entente to Occupy
Dutch Colonies.

LONDON, April 24.--Rolations be-
tween Germany and Holland are still
discussed In special dispatches from
Holland, with the suggestion that the
situation IL extremely serious, but
none Is able TO give authentic details
OF the alleged German demands.
The sand and gravel question takes
a prominent place in all the reports,
but some OF the correspondents write
of several others. The correspondent
OF the Times at The Hague mentions
among other things the reported de-
mand that Holland shall guarantee
to Germany supply OF raw ma.
terials Immediately after the war,
while n certain quantity OF Dutch tom
mage is demanded for the same period.
1t is further suggested. tho Times
adds. that tho Germans expect to be
able to force Holland to accept SUCH
conditions as would virtually compel
the Entente Allies formally 10 occupy
the Dutch colonies. which would
throw Holland completely into Ger
man hands.
There are no special indications of
nervousness noticeable in Tho Hague
and the correspondent OF the Times
says that reports such as the fore
going emanate solely from German
sources.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
ONE PARTY OFF, AMERICANS FOUGHT UNTIL ONLY

evening the greater part Of the British 'front.' particularly the somme
and Ane sectors Valley of the Sce and the sectors north Of
BeIhune and north northeast of Baleul.
AT dusk hostile infantry left their trenches to attack northwest Of
Albert but with heavy rifle and machine gunf and driven
lack.
"Song hostile attacks developed also late In the evening in the
neeorood of Dranoue and epued by French troops after
sharp fighting French and British artillery inflicted loss the
enemy
Ding the night the activity of the enemys artillery continued and
early this morning heavy bombardmen opened along practically
the whole British from north Albert to junction with the
French south the Strong infantry attacks reported in
progress in Albert and between the Somme and the Ae River
eavy hostile shng reported have taken place also early this
morning between Gvnchy and Robe Concentrations of hostile in
fantry in the negborood Of Merv dispersed by our artillery"
The evening world., 1918-04-24
U. S. MAY WITHDRAW
ITS OFFER TO HASTEN
GRAIN TO HOLLAND
Criticism by Dutch Papers of
American Shipping Proposal
Arouses Washington.

WASHINGTON. April a. - The
United States Is prepared to with
draw its recent offer OF three ships
to expedite grain to Holland II the
comment OF Dutch newspapers ac-
cusing the United states OF dupllcity
in imposing the condition that equal
tonnage should leave Dutch harbors
for America Is TO be taken as indi-
sativo of the feeling OF the Neither
lands Government and people.
Officials to-day expressed dlsappoint-
ment and surprise at the reception ac-
corded the offer OF the United States.
which was based on a proposal OF the
Dutch Government 20 alleviate suffering
from a shortage OF breadstuffs, The
offer was supplementary to President
Wilson's statement OF March 20. when
the Dutch ships were requisitioned. that
100. 900 tons OF grain would be provided
for Holland, n ships Sere sent to carry
II.
II Holland does not desire TO take ad-
vantage OF the offer TO expedite the
grain. the original offer to furnish grain
stlll holds. but the time consumed II
sending ships from Holland to America
will delay the relief the United States
Is ready to grant
The evening world., 1918-04-24
SERGEANT FROM new YORK,
BURIED ALIVE, DIED GAME
Drove Rescuers From Darger as
Second Shell Brought Tons
of Earth Down on Him.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NEAR LUNEVILLE. March 2S Try
MaiD.-He was a sergeant from New
York and his bunkles will tell you no
was one OF tho gamest men tho
army over knew. The Germans had
been Smelling position no was in all
day. lie had taken refuge In a dug.
out. II was hit by a shell and he was
buried In the debris. The Smelling
continued so hot his mates did not
dare try TO rescue him. Twenty-four
hours later, with pick and shovel fly-
ing. they found him.
To the surprise OF everyone the
sergeant was still alive. lie had been
extricated down TO the waist. his legs
stlll being held fast in the dirt and
concrete. The mud was wiped from
his face and he was given n drink OF
water. His rescuers were hurrvlng
up with moro shovels ~;
frantleally TO free him. ho opened ms
eyes.
"All right boys, don't worry on my
account and don't expose yourselves" ."
no said. II guess I'm not hurt. and
you don't want 90 take any chances"
Just then another shell broke. a
ton OF earth caved in--wlth tho
sergeant beneath II. II is his grave.
The evening world., 1918-04-24

THROWING FLAMES TEN FEET
HIGH FROM TUNNELS.

One man who watched the operation
from an escortlng ship said:
"When we saw the damage she had
suffered 1t seemed scarcely possible
that she was able to keep afloat.
The men below must have worked
like Trojans for she was throwing
flames ten feet high from her tunnels
and she made the fastest time she
probably ever accomplished"
Estimates OF the time the Germans
will need TO remove the obstructions
from the channel and repair the dam
aged mole vary. Some assume THAT
many days win intervene, others many
weeks, while stlll others seem to sup.
pose that the damage cannot be re-
paired for very long time.
Some OF the newspapers say that
the odicer referred TO as having de-
veloped the fog and smoke screen for
the raiders and as having been killed
in the attack was Acting Wing Com
mander Frank A. Brock. He was the
son OF a widely known fireworks man
ufacturer. Young Brock entered the
naval air service In January, 1915, ~
a Flight Lieutenant, became n Flight
Commander in 1916. and received the
order OF the British Empire this year.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
WILSON ENDS MOVE
TO FORCE WAR ON
GERM!ANY'S ALLIES
Senators Drop Resolutions for
Declaration Against Turkey
and Bulgaria.

WASHINGTON, April A.-Dehnlte
opposition to a declaration OF war on
Bulgaria and Turkey at this time
was indicated by President Wilson
to-day at a conference with Senator
King OF Utah. who recently introduced
a resolution calling for war with both
countries.
Senator King sought the Presidents
Views as a result OF the debate in the
Senate yesterday on resolution by
Senator Brandegee of Connecticut
asking the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee for immediate action on
the King resolution.
Senator King announced after the
conference that he would not press his
resolution at this time. The Brandegee
resolution was laid aside yesterday after
tho debate. although several Senators
announced they were willing to vote for
a war declaration.
1t was learned that the President
was ready TO present TO the Senate
his reasons for opposing present ac-
ton. Arrangements were made for
members Of the Senate Foreign Re-
lations Committee TO call on him
soon. Considerations OF diplomacy
and safety OF Americans In Bulgaria
and Turkey, particularly the latter.
are understood 70 have prompted the
Presidents decision. There Is reason
to hope. It was said, that both Tur-
key and Bulgaria may yet drop out
as belligerents.
After the Senators were informed of
the situation, 1t was said that none
OF the resolutions having to do with
the matter would be pressed.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
GERMANS PROMISE SWISS
SAFE PASSAGE FOR GRAIN
Agree TO Pass Ships Flying Enemy
Flag If Neutral'S Banner
Accompanies II.

BERNE. Switzerland, April 2t-The
German Government has informed the
Swiss Government that ships loaded
with cereals for Switzerland. even
though flying sh enemy flag. win have
the right OF free passage. They must.
however. fly the Swiss flag beside the
national flag OF the vessel and have the
Swiss colors painted on the hull.
II Is understood the American Govern
ment will consent 10 the flying OF the
Swiss flag beside that OF the United
States on the grain ships.
WASHINGTON, April "a. - The
United States has agreed to permit the
shipment OF grain to Switzerland In
ships flying the Swiss colors with the
flag under which the vessel Is regis
tered. 1t Is probable American ships
Will DO used.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
ALL RUSSIA REPORTED
YIELDING To BOLSHENN
Bourgeois Glasses and Other Oppo-
nents Dropping Opposition as
Futile, SAYS Moscow Despatch.

MOSCOW. Friday. April 10 tAssociated
Press) The feeling against the Boishe-
wiki among the Bourgeois classes in
Russia is gradually dying out. The op-
posing elements. realizing the futility OF
their attitude. are giving way In one in
stance after another.
Some time ago striking Government
and bank employees resumed work.
Generals and Admirals are in the Gov
ernment service. Many officers are en-
listing as instructors in the Red army,
The Academy OF Sciences has offered
It's services to the Government to In
vestigate the country's natural resources
and the Council Of National Commission
ers has accepted the offer and will
finance the work.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
100000 ABROAD IN YEAR,
GEN. M'CAIN ESTIMATES
Tells House Committee Ships Are
Only Problem in Sending
Huge Army.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-Amerlca
can put 100000 men on the fighting
lines in France within IA year II ships
are ready. according to statements OF
Adjt. Gen. Mccain before the House
Military Affairs Committee.
III We have to have 100000 men and
get sufficient ships. could we have
100000 men over there In two and ono
half years?" asked Representative
Norm.
81 think we can do II before that II
we are willing 10 take u chance here or
there-willing to 20 in without fear OF
making mistake" replied Gen.
Mccain.
Gen. Mccain said his estimates were
based on giving the men three months
training I'm this country and about the
same time In the war atmosphere over
there" as he called IT,
The evening world., 1918-04-24
SENATORS HEAR BAKER.
Secretary Denies Wilson Holds Up
Army Programme.

WASHINGTON. April H-Informa-
tion gathered by Secretary Baker on his
recent visit to Europe was given to-
day to the Senate Military Affairs
Committee. Like the hearing yesterday
before tho House Committee. to-day's
conference was behind closed doors.
Secretary Baker was with the COM
mittee less than an hour. Plans for
expansion OF army or draft legislation
were not discussed. but after the hear
ing the Secretary took occasion to deny
reports that President Wilson IS hold
ing up the army expansion programme.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
swiss Drop Appeal Against Muck's
Internment.

WASHINGTON. April 24,-The Swiss
Government has decided not TO press Its
claim OF Swiss citizenship for DR.. Kari
Muck. former leader OF tho Boston
Symphony Orchestra, now interned at
Fort ogiethorpe, Ca. as dangerous
German. The SWISS Minister, Hans
sulzer, feels satisfied. It was said, that
Muck has repeatedly claimed German
citizenship.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
BIG STORAGE PROJECT
FOR ARMY IN new YORK
Reservoirs for All Supplies Going
to Europe to BE Built in Brook
lyn and Weehawken.

WASHINGTON. April 2l,--construc.
ton OF vast storage facilities near the
Bush Terminals In Brooklyn and In
weehawken. N. j., wcs determined on
to-day at conference between Secre-
tary OF War Baker and TRANSPORTATION
and Shipping officials, The project Is
extremely large and will form reser-
voir for all the supplies going to Europe.
A series OF storehouses capable OF
holding about thirty days supplies will
be built at the two places
The evening world., 1918-04-24
TOLD SAILING DAY; PUNISHED
Army Onicer Loses Numbers for
Violating Navy Rule.

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-For teliing
a friend that the naval ship upon which
he was serving was to sail for Europe
soon with troops on board. Lieut.. Wal.
ter S. Darlington has been sentenced
by a court martial to lose ivee numbers
in his grade.
A plea that the information divulged
by Lieut.. Darlington was incorrect was
not sustained by the Naval authorities.
who held that an order prohibiting dis
eussion OF questions relating to the
movement OF naval or military forces
must be broadly interpreted.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
IRISH GO BACK TO WORK
AFTER DRAFT PROTEST
Tie Up, General Except in Ulster,
Demonstrated Unity Against
CONSUMPTION.

DUBLIN. April 2I-The nationwide
pAralyzation OF industry resulting from
yesterday's strike. which worked with
nachine-like precision except in Ulster.
was regarded to-day as having en-
phaslEed the well-knit organization
with which the anti-conscripuonists
are working.
There were indications that the
strikers were resuming work quietly
to-day. although the streets IN prae-
tleally every city were stin thronEed.
Anti-conscriptlonlsts have not shown
any Animosity to date. paradlnE the
streets IN their sunday best" along
side English, Irish and American sold
iers. The situation however Is not re-
garded as a Joke.
The Lord Mayor OF Dublin is re-
ported TO have asked Foreign Secretary
Balfour for a passport 10 America.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
FREE SPEECH" DEMANDED.
Senator johnson Calls Bill Against
sedItiOus Writings DANGEROUS.

WASHINGTON, April 2t.--rhSt Con-
gress Is making a travesty OF Americas
war for democracy was the charge to-
day OF Senator Johnson, California. at
tacking the conference report on bin
writings
The free speech rule Is now for the
first time ropudiated and denied ex-
preston In law" said Johnson.
What harm can be done By preserving
a right that has existed ever since the
United States was Nation?'
Senator Oyerman. In charge OF the
bill, denied the measure would limit the
right OF any citizen to speak the truth
freely.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
j. S. CASUALTIES
AGAIN TOTAL 43;
G DEAD IN ACTION
Only One Officer in Pershing's
LiSt-Twenty-Three Men
Wounded.

WASHINGTON. April 2I-The cas-
dalty list to-day contained forty
;hree names. divided as follows:
Killed in action. 6; died of wounds. 8;
lied OF disease. IL; wounded severely.
%; wounded slightly. 1S. The total
IS the same as that reported yes
arday.
Renvlllo Wheat is the only officer
AIMED. He was slightly wounded.
Tho LIST foilnwa.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
U. S. RED CROSS TO TAKE
OVER LONDON HOSPITALS
Preparations Being Made to Handle
American Wounded From Troops
Brigaded With British.

LONDON. April 2i.-Preparations are
being made by the American Red Cross
to handle American wounded from the
troops brigaded with the British forces
on tho western front.
The wounded from these units will
be brought to England with the British
wounded and sorted out after they reach
this side OF the English Channel.
American Red Cross officials say they
expect to take over several hospitals 10
be used especially for this work
The evening world., 1918-04-24
Pntehogue Man Listed as Gassed With
CanndlnnH.

OTTAWA, AprlI 23,-Tho following
names OF Americans are included in the
latest Canadian casualty list: Died Of
wounds-w. Mortimer. Detroit; Missing.
believed kllled--H. w Madden. Zion
city. H.; Woundod-D. NJ. Morrison'
Corinth, Vt; c. A. Brown, Seattle
Wash Gassed-H. ]. Dufresne, Pat
chogue. n. y; G. Shabeaneau. Brock
ton. Mass.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
STRONG ATTACKS AT HANGARD
Held UP BY FRENCH CANNON
Franco British Front Between Somme and
Avre Rivers Is Heavily Engaged.
TFRENCH REPORT

PARIS April 24-The statement issued to-day by the French War
Office follows:
Between the Somme and the Avre the enemys bombamenl dur
s night took character Of extreme violence along e Franco
British 'front.' especially in the region of angardenSantere and Ve
Beonneux French artillery carried energetic counebombard
ment of the German batteries.
the region of The Aee and Avocou Wood French patrols took
prisoners Elsewhere the front there intermittent cannonadng"
The evening world., 1918-04-24
SIMS SENDS APPEAL
FOR NAVY TO AID LOAN
s5,ooo,ooo Mark Already Passed
in Subscriptions by Americas
Sea Forces.

WASHINGTON. April 2I.-A Libert,
Day message TO the American nava.
establishment from Vice Admiral Sims
ommander-in-Chiet OF tho United
States naval forces In European waters
was transmitted by Secretary Daniels
to-day to all' navy ships and stations
The S5.oOO.OOO mark in the Liberty
Loan drive was passed to-day by the
navy. II was announced. Tho navy
subscribed 100000 to the first loan
and ,11.0o0.O0O 20 the second. The
New York Navy Yard has subscribed
3723.00o to the present loan.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
AMERICAN VALOR
H|GHLYPRAISEDIN
FRENCH REPORT
Only Nine Left Out of One
Party of 23-Cook Fights
Until He Falls Dead.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Tuesday. April 20 (Asso-
ciated Prcss) Tho vaior and stead
sastness Of the American troops dur
ing tho German attack at Seicheprey
Is praised In tho following report
forwarded 60 tho General command
ing by the Colonel OF q French in
fantry regiment which took part in
the Soichoproy engagement:
IL visited Renneres Wood after tho
counter attack IN which the position
was recaptured and examined tho
situation In detail. Everywhere
traces OF hand-to-hand fighting show
that the American soldiers. despite
two hours Of heavy bombardmont by
large calibro guns, defended them
selves vallantly.
I'm tho vicinity between the front
trenches and the communication
trench connecting tho Jury and Rem
ncros woods. two American machine
gunners died fighting on their
weapons after covering the ground
around with German dead. The en-
emy suffered great losses, thanks to
this heroic resistance.
Everywhere there are signs Of
German wounded having been car
ried off, while many German bodies
remain because the retiring enemy
was unable to remove them. Num-
bers OF these dead belong to German
storming detachments."
The French soldiers who Joined in
the fight declare that tho Americans
displayed splendid spirit OF combat.
They relate that north OF Seicheprey
an American detachment was separ-
oted Into small groups and was cut
belonged throughout the entire fight.
Behind the Americans and on their
left flank were German units. but
they could have retired on the right.
They decided TO stick and fight,
which they did with wonderful valor.
Notwithstanding the incessant enemy
bombardment and rifle fire. Numer-
Gus hand-to- combats were
fought In the course OF this long
struggle. from which the Americans
found themselves obliged TO retire to-
ward nightfall. but only after de-
stroying their machine guns.
At Seicheprey a squad of Americans
found several cases OF grenades. with
which they succeeded In putting up a
terrific fight and holding out the en-
tire day on the northern extremity OF
the village. They refused to surren-
der when summoned TO do so, and at
the end OF the fighting only nine out
OF the original twenty-three were left.
A cook. surprised by the Germans
and half stunned by n blow from a
grenade, seized n rifle and continued
firing until he fell dead
Toward evening n hospital which
had been established in Seichsprey
was blown up along with tho doctors
and ambulance men. The chief sur
gcon OF the American regiments en-
gagged hurried to the spot with
French and American ambulance
cars as soon ~ he learned of the ac-
currenco. Tho rescue party passed
through a severe barrage fire but
eventually reached tho village where
they tended TO tho wounded for many
hours under heavy enemy fire.
An American Lieutenant with only
SIX mon patrolled 600 yards OF tho
front during the entire day and main
tained communication with the bat
tallons on his right and left. Many
other Incidents of bravery are re-
corded by the French. but details are
not obtalnable.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
BOMB SET IN PORT HERE
BLEW UP The FLORENCE H.
Fire on American Ship Caused Pre-
mature Explosion, News
Agency Reports.

PARIS. Tuesday April 23.-The blow.
Ing up OF the American steamship Flor
ence II. Off the coast OF brittany is be.
leved to have been due. says the Radio
Agency. TO a bomb placed on board be-.
fore she left the United States. so timed
as TO explode when the vessel reached
port. owing 10 fire on board. the
news agency adds, the bomb exploded
prema turely.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
THAW A FLYING ACE"
DOWNS TWO FOES IN DAY
American Aviator With French Gets
Fifth Adversary and Cap
tive Balloon.

PARIS. April 2i.--Major william
Thaw commanding tho Lafayette Fly
Ing Corps, is now counted among the
aces" in aviation In France. having
brought down his ffth adversary and a
captive balloon on the same day.
Major Thaw. within the past month.
has accounted for three opponents In
aerial encounters.
Last July unofficial reports said T'haw.
then a lieutenant, had downed his eighth
enemy slrplane. Tho reports were not
confirmed.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
as CHILDREN SAVED AT FIRE.
Attendants Risk Lives I'm burning
Rochester Institution.

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, April 2i.-Hero-
ism OF attendants. who risked their
lives in smoke filled halls. saved forty.
five children when fire almost destroyed
the shelter OF the Rochester society, TOT
to-day. When the children were led
from the burning building a count
showed six to be missing,
Despite the clouds OF smoke the At
place and did not desist In their efforts
until every child was accounted for
Some were I'll.
The evening world., 1918-04-24
HAvRE DE GRACE RESULTS

FIRST RACE-Maidens; selling: two
year-olds, four furlongs.-Penrose, l03
tMcGrawl, SNiO, place 500, show $40
won. Nellie Norke, 100 (Trolse). place
s. 20 show $3.50 second Mliia. IS
tKummer). show $3.50, third Time. As,
We Win, Lendonia, Neneman McLane.
81 Quentin. ID, c. Girl. Democracy,
Master Jimmy. Hitchykoo also ran
The evening world., 1918-04-24
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.

Lieut. Renville Wheat, Battalion
Sergeant Major Joseph Il. House
worth ir., Sergt. Charles w. Cockerill,
Corpl. Arthur d. Muirheads: Buglers
Frederick ID. Hurrell. Earl II. Ram
age; Privates Walter r, Cheever,
Raymond Il. Crowell. John Crowley.
William j. Graham. Gaze Guernsey.
Antony Kowalczyk. John II. Stoddard.