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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
Nomination Made by Accla-
nation on Motion of
Judge Burns.
CONDOLENCES OF
PAST FEW MONTHS
Nominations Made to Demo
cratic State Convention
at Baton Rouge.

ST Tammany parish has had re-
markable political condolences In
the past few months. 1t has lost
within that short time two public Of
sciaIs unusually popular, both men
Of high integrity. Assessor Craw-
ford died while an unopposed nomi-
noa for reelection with part OF his
.orm unexpired. The Parish Execu-
tive Committee nominated Warren
Tbomas Sheriff Brewster died an
nnonnosed nominee for his office,
with a part of his term unexplred
Last Monday the Parish Executive
Committee nominated Walter Ga
,otas who had been chief deputy un-
der Sehriff Brewster for eighteen
years.
But aside from the peculiarities OF
these happenings, the most remark
ahle fact is the nomination OF Mr..
Galatas by acclamation, there not
having been a dissenting voice. In
the meantime under the law Coroner
Rulloch became acting sheritt and
Mr.. Galatas was sworn in as CHIEF
deputy. In day or SO Mr.. Galatas
received his appointment by Cover
nor Pleasant as sheriff for the un-
eUpired term. In the meantime
Sheriff Bulloch had drawn up papers
as Coroner addressed to himself as
sheriff, in due course of legal pro-
cedure.
The nomination was made by the
members Of the new Parish Execu-
tive Committee, on motion Of Judge
Thomas M. Burns.
George R. Dutsch was made chair
man of the new committee and Guy
A. Smith secretary.
The committee at this meeting
proceeded to elect delegates to the
State Convention which will elect
delegates to the National Convention
which meets in San Francisco. This
action was taken to avoid the eX-
nense of an extra meeting in June.
s The proceedings of the Parish Ex-
ecutive Committee meeting will be
found on this page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, it has pleased the AL
mighty God to remove from his life
of usefulness Thomas Edward Brew
ster, vice-president, secretary and di-
rector of the Covington Bank u
Trust Company, and
Whereas, the Board of Directors
consider it due to the memory of
Thomas Edward Brewster to place OF
record this expression Of their feel
ings on an occasion of such solem-
nifty.
That the career of Thomas Edward
Brewster, as an officer and as man,
has been. of great benefit to the
wohle community. He was demos
tic, temperate and simple in his
habits. He loved his fellowman.
He was as true as steel and as
straight as a die-his word as good
as his bond, and was possessed of I'll
the qualities that it takes to make .
true and good man.
The Board of Directors bemoan
his untimely death and take this -
ortunity to so express themselves.
That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished his family, together
with the expression of sincere SYM
pathy of the Covington Bank &
Trust Company for their bereaye-
ment.
A. J. PLANCHE,
THOS. M. BURNS,
Committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
MIR. OSWALD RESIGNS FROM THE
ROAD COMMISSION.
Little Hill, Covington, La,
Moroh % 1Q0n

Little Hill, Covington, La,
March 23, 1920.
To the Editor of The st. Tammany
Farmer:
Dear Sir:-I beg to announce my
resignation as a member of the Good
Roads Commission.
Differences of opinion between my
self and the other members Of the
Commission precluded any harmCni-
Gus action in the future and there
fore left me no option but to resign.
Yours truly,
w. OSWALD.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
GUY A. SMITH,
Secretary.

Whereas, Almighty God has in His
wisdom ordained to call from our
midst Hon. T Brewster, sheriff OF st
Tammany parish, and
Whereas, in the death of Mr.Brew
ster the citizens of this parish have
sustained the regretable loss of a
loyal public official and one who
dnring the course of more than six
teen years had filled his office to the
utmos. satisfaction of our people,
and
Whereas the members of the Par
ish Executive Committee are deeply
moved by his untimely death; there
fore be it
Resolved, That resolutions of'pro-
found sympathy be rendered to Mrs
T. E, Brewster and the family OF the
deceased, that a copy of same ne
spread on the minutes Of this co1n-
mittee, and that likewise they De
published in the next issue of The st
Tammany Farmer.
(signed) THOS. M. BURNS,
A. l.. BEAR,
A. D. SCHWARTZ,
Committee on Resolutions.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
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DIED.

DUMMET-Died at Covington, La,
on Wednesday, March IT, 1920, at
$40 .. M, Frederick Dummet, be
loved husband of Louise Raisner,
aged 76 years, native of Germany.
Funeral took place Friday, March l9,
at $50 O'Clock from the residence
of his son, Charles Dummet, 1879
N. Rampant street, New Orleans, IN
terment in St. Roch Cemetery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
FEDERAL AID FOR
ST. TAMMANY PARISH.


$750,000O0 bond issue.
down either list because the
which federal aid
peed The attorney for the police jury Mr. Schwartz has now
consideration submitted
whereby will federal aid to the extent Of with the
$410OO0O
the police
federal aid
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
Succession of Louisa schaeffer Da
No. 75.
Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court
Parish of st. Tammany.
Louisiana.

Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate and to all
oher persons herein interested to
show cause, within ten days from the
present notification (if any they have
or ean), why the final account pre-
sented by James T., Davis. admins
traitor OF this estate, should not be
approved and homologated and tae
funds distributed In accordance
therewith.
BY order OF the Court.
GUY A. SMITH,
mr27-3t Dy. Clerk of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

The R. F. G's. held their regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Marie Bradley. After
the business session several games
of checkers were played. The drst
prize was won by Miss Laura Perre-
and, the booby by Miss Jean Caul-
field. Delicious refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be
held at the home Of Miss Jean CauI-
field.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
Nomination for Sheriff Is
Made By Acclamation
Without Dissent.
APPOINT DELEGATES
STATE CONVENTION
Resolutions Passed In Re.
spect to the Late La
mented Sheriff.

The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee met at the courthouse in
the town of Covington, La, on Mon
day, March %, 1920, with Geo. r.
Dutsch, chairman. The secretary be-
ing absent, it was moved by Geo. R.
Dutsch, seconded by T. M. Burns,
that R. c. Noise be appointed secre-
tary pro TEN. Carried.
Roll was called and the following
members present: Geo. R. Dutsch,
Charles Oulliber, Sr., by proxy to
Geo. R. Dutsch; Victor Chatellier,
Sidney Burns, ]. D. Sharp, S. D. An
derson, A. D. Schwartz, T. M. Burns,
S. D. Bulloch by proxy to H. D. BIl~
loch, James Band by proxy to Lewis
l.. Morgan, Guy A. Smith, H. A. Ver-
ret by proxy to Guy A. Smith; Ernest
Prieto by proxy to Philip Smith, R.
C. Cooper, S. R. CoWart by proxy
to Louis Grantham, H. Q. Parker,
Dave Evans by proxy to H. @. Park
er, C. H. Culbertson, James Barring
er, Don F. Watts, NJ. w. Lauer by
proxy to A. L. Bear, G. A. Baker,
George ]. Decker, Jack Bennett by
proxy to Phillip Zollinger, Phillip
Beaudean by proxy to Phillip Zoi.
linger.
Moved by A. L. Bear and second
ed by T. M. Burns, that George R..
Dutsch be elected chairman. 1t was
50 moved and seconded that George
R. Dutsch be elected by acclamation.
Carried.
Moved by T. NJ. Burns and second
dby A l.. Bear, that Guy A. Smith
be elected secretary. 1t was SO NOV
ed that Guy A. Smith be elected sec
retary by accalmation.
Carried
1t was moved by A. D. Schwartz.
seconded by Guy A. Smith, that Wal
ter rGalatas be appointed the nomi-
nee of the Democratic Party for
Sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of T. E. Brewster, and the.
the Secretary of State be notified to
place the name of Walter Galatas on
the ticket to be voted on at the gem
eral election to be held April 20lh,
1920. As there were no other nomi-
nations it was moved and seconded
ludC w dtICl NIdlhtoo bS NSSAe-A SA 49,
nominee by by acclamation.
Carried.
1t was moved and seconded thai
the following be elected delegates to
the State Convention to be held in
Baton Rouge:
T. M. Burns, alternate DR.. H. D.
Bulloch.
E. G. Davis, alternate Louis Grant
ham.
Lewis L. Morgan, alternate D. H.
Mason.
L. V. Cooley, Jr., alternate D. A,
Baker.
George R. Dutsch, alternate B. M.
Miller.
J. C. Cappel, alternate George B.
Harrison.
]. Monroe Simmons, alternate Guy
A. Smith.
Fred J. Heintz, alternate R. c.
Cooper.
The chairman appointed A. L.
Bear, T. NJ. Burns and Adrian ID.
Schwartz to draw appropriate reso-
lutions in memory of the late lament
ed sheriff, T. E. Brewster, and that
copy of resolutions De sent 10 Inc
family and published in The ST. Tam
many Farmer.
There being no further business it
was moved and seconded that the
meeting adjourn.
GEO. R. DUTSCH,
Chairman.
GUY A. SMITH,
tor
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

The following two statements were
continued over from the week of
March 18th as part OF the proceed
ings Of March 8, 1920:
Statement of T. e. Brewster, tax
collector, for the month OF February,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

Gabe's Tavern was the scene or
very happy dinner, given in honor OF
Mr.. Walter Galatas, who had just
been made the unopposed Democratic
nominees for sheriff of ST. Tammany
parish by the Executive Committee.
There was no 275, but there was
plenty of good fellowship and hearty
appreciation OF the committees Sc
lection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs Sidney Noise spent
Iast Sunday here as the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Noise,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

Horses, mares and mules always
on hand at Glasers' Branch, Military
Road. mr2T
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

Witnesses:
BONNIE MOSES.
GUY A SMITH.
LEWIS l.. MORGAN,
Notary Public.
STATE OF LOUISIANA !
Parish of st. Tammany.
I certify that this instrument was
filed for record March %, 1920, at
II a. M, and recorded March %.
1920, in Charter Book One, page
352, Of the official records.
mr27-6t GUY A. SMITH,
.., Deputy Clerk of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

1OIdI 9oodoo.0o
/, T. e. Brewster, tax collector
for the Parish of st. Tammany, State
of Louisiana, do solemn1y swear tina.
the above Is correct statement OF
all the taxes, etc., collected by mo
for the above mentioned funds from
the 1st day Of February to the 29th
day of February, 1920, inclusive.
T. e. BREWSTER,
Tax Collector.
Per Walter Galatas,
Chief Deputy.
Statement of George Koepp, Jr.,
parish treasurer, for the month OF
February, 1920:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-03-27

.rY,r CIT TANfMANY FARMER
On sale Every Saturday at
pIrSTIC and BULLOCH'S DRUG
STORE, Covmgton-
1nHAL PHARMACY, Madison
v4lIe. Five Gents Per Copy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
In Bad Favor.

1.-THE country does not like the pres
ent taxation system. The excess prof
its tax is in bad favor everywhere.
opinion is divided. however as to q
substitute, In the East and Central
West. sentiment runs strongly Tor
sales tax, but elsewhere, opinion as to
substitute is divided
I'VE are not yet masters OF the art
of distribution OF products. The fact
that the farmers uniformly report
desire for some cooperative method by
which their products can be brought TO
consumers means that this problem Is
of the greatest importance. But II Is
not for the farmers benefit primarily
that such a movement must quickly
eliminate in action. The consumer
feels that somewhere between the
farmer and himself, too much Is taken
for a service of comparatice insigniii-
canoe in contrast with that which the
producer himself renders.
THE farmers apparently are not
alone In desiring cooperative action.
The survey shows opposition to coop
erative movements only In the New
England and Pacific coast districts.
Sentiment is divided In Ohio, Illinois
and the other North Central Western
states but favorable in the Middle At
lantic, the South Central and the South
ern states.
POLITICALLY the replies indicate that
II is too early TO tell what the outcome
OF the november tlttllou Will pNs
months ago, there was stronger Re
publican sentiment than there appears
to be now. The trend has been, and is,
Republican. What IL will be in Novem-
Der these gentlemen do not prophecy.
THE large outstanding fact devel-
oped by the Fidelity ana Deposit com
pany seems to be that the greatest is
sue in the public mind Is being over
looked by the campRigners-the high
cost OF living. / think this conclusion
might be well justified, but the blame
should not be cast UPON the producer
and certainly the farmef has not re-
ceived his share OF the wealth which he
creates.
1.-THE cost OF living and foreign rela-
tions seems to be the main issues. Tax
alton and Industrial relations also oc-
cupy a place in the general political
thought. Least interest appears to be
shown in the railroad policy OF the
present administration, radical move
ments and prohibition,
1T is clear that the country Is on
a sound economic basis, and there Is
generally a spirit OF confidence in the
future. regardless Of the outcome OF
the election.
"The business outlook appears TO be
good In every section. Wholesalers
and retailers view the fall and winter
enthusiastically. The retailer is finding
that the consumer Is looking forward
without fear to the winter, and his pur
Chases from the wholesaler are founded
upon the optimism. From the simple
toiler up through the tradesmen to the
industry and the tinancier there runs
the connected feeling OF confidence"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
RADICALS IN MINE
UNION ARE DEFEATED
Conservatives, Headed by
Lewis, Win Nominations.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 22.--The
radical element in the United Mine
Workers OF America has failed In its
efforts to win the majority Of the
nominations for national officers of the
organization. II was announced at the
offices of the union here last night The
board of international tellers announced
that President John l.. Lewis. conserv-
alive, had been renominated by vote
OF g26 10 4S4 over Robert II. Harlan, of
Washington. for International presi-
dent. Vice president Philip Murray, Of
Pennsylvania. defeated Alexander How
at. or Kansas, Tor the nomination for
international vice president, $40 to 667.
William Green. International secretary
and treasurer. was renomlnated without
opposition, receiving the Endorsement OF
1896 local unions.
Each of the nearly 1000 local unions
OF the organization has the right to
make nominations, said the announce
ment. The fight against Lewis and
Murray was bitter. II was stated. espe-
cially that In behalf OF Howat
The radicals inside the organization
were assisted by extreme radicals from
the outside in the hope that control
OF the United Mine Workers might be
seized by the radical element" said the
statement in conclusion
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

Before 1t adjourned the legislature
adopted the resolution passed NJ week
ago at a special session and which act
ion the governor refused to recognize.
This was done TO make certain the
legality OF ratification, because no joint
resolution accompanied the certified
copy of the amendment sent in yes
terday. The senate vote on the reso-
luton yesterday, was the same as Its
previous vote rs 20 0. The house had
adopted the resolution, 1853 to ;, and
Speaker Walsh. for tho third time IN
eight days declared the 18th amend
'nent ratified by Connecticut. Cheers
greeted his announcement OF ratlfi-
cation on the certified copy. and later,
when he emphasized. third ratlfi-
cation by Connecticut" laughter min
gled with the cheers of the members
and spectators.
The session Of last Tuesday was called
to alter the election laws to conform
to the new order Of things, Most Of
that business was done yesterday, to
which time last Tuesdays session stood
adjourned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Money Is Tight.

in the financial field money ia tight.
That may mean several things; first,
that the people want money badly 10
put into producing activities; second,
that the banks attempt to get what
ever traffic viii bear, shearing close
to the skin; third, that there is an in
adequate supply Of money; or, fourth.
that those who have money lack conf
dence.
There are other reasons, no doubt,
and among them that as the dollar
now buys less than heretofore, people
with money wish to charge more for the
service that money gives. No one can
accurately say which of these causes
is the most important factor, but prob
ably all contribute to the present sit
uation.
THE telegraphic reports from every
section of the country state that the
banks are well loaned up, although
money is available In the East and cen
trail districts at from to per cent
interest. The Southwest, Rocky noun p
tain and Pacific states report the high
est interest rates, averaging from to
10 per cent, and in the mountain dis
trict as high as II per cent.
There Is great encouragement, how
ever, to be drawn from the fact that
In only one OF the nine geographical
divisions. the Rocky mountain, has
there been a decrease in bank deposits
during the last six months. While the
general increase includes corporation
deposits. individual savings accounts
show more marked Improvement eV-
erywhere This seems TO show clearly
that the orgy OF spending and extrava-
gance is over.
DESIGNATING of bills by Industrial
concerns is universally reported, Elk
cept in the Middle Atlantic, Southwest
ern and Pacific coast states. manufac-
turers appear to be carrying large
amounts OF customers paper.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
PROFITS
TAX IN DISFAVOR
IS LANE s REPORT
Former Secretary of interior
Discusses Housing Situa-
ton, High Living Cost,
Labor Shortage, Etc.
WHO is CORRESPONDENT

Franklin X. lane wired his Mem
phis correspondent for u brief out
line OF the local situation. The fol-
lowing is the reply he received:
Memphis, Tenn.--Buildlng OPP
erations decreasing; there is evil
.dence Of unemployment among
skilled workmen. in building trades
The wholesalers and retailers re-
gardlng with watchful misgivings
the prospects for fall and winter.
The sentiment is against the eN-
cess profit tax, favoring the tax
on volume OF sales. Ii IL stated
extravagant overbuying has been
mostly among the serving classes,
who have been overpaid and under
worked. Foreign relations, indus
trial questions and taxation will
Influence the voters this fail. 1t Is
expected that the territory will go
Democratic for president and sub
officers. The sentiment for pun
iication Is Democratic, although
eonfdentially the sentiment is Re.
publican.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

fund. the annual report shows. The
total net revenue for the year was
s14.519. 777.26.
SAN ANTONIO, Textile Third in
fantry, known as the Oldest regiment
in the United States army, with rec
ord of achievement dating back to 1874.
celebrated its 126th anniversary OF or
ganization at its headquarters at Camp
Eagle Pass, on the Texas Mexican bor-
der.
@
PARIS.-walker ID. Hines, the
American arbitrator In the warterways'
question. has been accepted by Ger
many Tin the interest OF peace and the
speedy reconstruction of Europe" Ger
many had protested against appoint
ment of Mr.. Hines on the ground that
he was a citizen Of a country with
which Germany is at war.
LONDON.-A Teheran. Persia, dis
patch to the Daily Mail reports that
the Bolsheviki have completely evacu-
ated the important Caspian sea port
of Baku.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

manufacture, rather than from the re-
tail centers, and is for iow-priceu
dwellings,. Building construction Is In
creasing In New England, but the bulk
OF the construction Is of factories
warehouses and stores. New York,
Pennsylvania and met of the other
great industrial states OF the Fast and
Middle West show a falling off IN build
ing operations. There Is Improvement
in the housing situation in Southern
and Pacific coast Industrial centers,
with special emphasis on the erection
of workmen's homes.
In no section of the country did the
investigators find sentiment in favor OF
government ownership OF the railroads;
and everywhere better transportation
conditions are reported.
Agriculture Is generally recognized
as the backbone Of the country. and the
farming situation is excellent, from no
section has an unfavorable report been
received. our farmers appear every
where to be in too happy mood to
permit at this time the cynicism. the
farmer is always grumbling They are
well supplied with funds from the sale
of this years crops, but they~are Wise
In that they know that more favorable
marketing conditions can be created.
Tho recent drop in grain prices Is
reported to have had no effect except
in the Rocky mountain states. Farmers
OF Illinois. Indiana, Michigan. Wisconsin
and other central states are Withholding
grain.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
TNspECTs JACKSON GUARD

JACKSON, Tenn, Sept. %. (Spl.)-
Ad1t.- Gen. E. B. Sweeney of the ma
tional guards of Tennessee was in Jack
son Tuesday night to inspect Company
!, local national guard unit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Wages Higher.

Although labor is costing stll more
Nthan il did last year II apparently IL
producing no more. Wages Nave ad o
vanced from 10 to 80 per cent In the
last ~ months,and yet nowhere Is there
reported Increase in productivity per
man. l am not expecting that the cost
OF labor viii fan off even in the worst
Of times to its prewar stage, for I be-
ileve that the real differentlal between
directing manual labor Will never again
be as gerat as II has been
$50 far as the distribution OF labor
is concerned the situation naturally
appears to be well edualized, A short
age of labor Is found only In the Middle
and South Atlantic states and this is
largely Of unskilicd workers. In the
rest Of the country the demand and
supply appear balanced only in some
section OF the Middle Atlantic states
is any unemployment reported and this
Is In certain OF the skilled trades, chief
~ the building and shpbuidinE trades
An important disclosure Of the sur
vey is the seriousness OF the housing
situation In many Of the larger In
dustrial Snters where the shortage has
been most acute, the investigation OF
the Fidelity and deposit company has
disclosed building operations 10 be de-
creasing instead Of Increasing
THE call for buildings comes loud
est from the most tssental places Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Memphis Nash Motor Co.

Retail Department.
754-76O Union Ave.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Negro, Denies He
Admitted Crimes OF
Murder And Assault

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. ga
Taking the stand late this afternoon
Taylor Neal. a negro youth accused
jcintiy with c. ]. Jackson, another
young negro. OF the murder of Abe
Baron, we'll known young white man,
and attempted criminal assault on a
girl companion, denied in toto that he
had confessed the crime, as claimed by
the police The defendant testified that
city detectives had threatened him in
an effort 10 make him sign confess
sion but that he had refused. although
q document bearing his signature was
produced at he trial,
The crime for which the negroes are
on trial was unusually brutal, young
Baron being killed in cold Blood when
he stopped ut the outskirts of the
city one night last month to put up
the curtains on his automobile, Follow
ing the killing an attempt was made to
assault young woman who accom-
panied Baron.
Read News Scimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

CHICAGo,-After paying all expenses
and taxes and declaring dividends to-
falling $9,599,S00 the Pullman company
ending July 81 to apply to the surplus