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THE FARMER on sale every Sat urday at Covington News Stand, is the subscription prioe Bulloch's Drug Store, Schonberg's - SJ of The Farmer. You'll Phlarnmacy, Covington; The Id more than the worth Five Cents Per Copy. subscriber.. Help boost the parish D. H. MAsoX, Editor COVINGTON, LA., SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 1922. VOL. 48 No. . ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE IN MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE Effort Made To Have the Bogue-Falaya River Made Navigable WATERWORKS MASS MEETING Special Train To Hear Gips, Smith Services In New Orleans .A glance over the proceedings of the .As,,ociationl oi 'oununent e last miionday ev i ni;; ill show the iilllHoi'talle( to .o' iiigton of tihe ivoik it is doilig. The effort to put IBogue Valiaya Ilirer back to its iusefulness to the iierh ants of Covington and the farm ers, the work for the church i;l the (Gipsy Smith speciLd tiraia, the replaceinment of our through train to New Orleans and the effort to give Covington water works and sewers-these are things of importance that would hardly be handled in other ways. The matter of securing a Govern ment appropriation for dredg'ng the Tchefuncta river so that schooneri and steamboats can be put in the trade again came up at the meeting of the Association of Commerce las, Monday evening, President Warner presiding. After due discussion it was decided to take the matter uI with our Senators and Congressmen. It was thought that the Jahucke Navigation Company could be induc ed to hadie the matter of dredging. provided the Government would con senf to have the appropriation -usea in that way: The following letter has b'een se:n to Senators Brou<s;ardc and Ras i4'3 *rn Congressran FV'rrir . l-ioeuoi sila eirkt:-n mi-'a tinm ai: we had the matter of dredging tr-. bogue Falkaya River up with you. and at that time you informed iu that the matter was impracticable. and sent us letters from the U. S. Engineers to that effect. This information. from their view point is undoubted.y correct, but we iare inforniied by Capt. D. H. Weaver that the natter of putting the Bogue b'aalya iiver in navigable shape is not only feasible, but can be accoti piisiied at a nominal expense. That the Bogue Falaya River i. navigable to vessels with a draft not e;ceerding four feet is 'evidenced by a sciooner unioading at the wharf this day, and this is not due to hiig water either. Briefly stated, the river does not rezuire dredging the entire distance from .Aladisonville to Covington, as contenipated ill the written opinion of the U. S. Engineers; it simply re quil e.i a chlannei cut through the bars where such b.ars exist, said bars vary ing from .>0 to 200 feet in length. Now, if in addition to this, the river was dredged above the schoner landing, say up to the railroad bridge, dredged deep enough to form a settling baiin, this basin would re ceive and retain all the alluvium and thus prevent the formation of bars, and in the future only this settling or receiving basin would have to be dredged. Anl appropriation of $10,000 would suffice to keep the Bogue Palaya ntavigable for four or more years, and we understand there is somn-. Jhing over $3,000 remaining in th,! fund to the credit of the Bogutt Falaya River, so that it would re quire an appropriation of only about $7,o0u to provide the suin necessary to ctarry out this work, and, this suvi we ask ou,,to see that it is appro priated. \Vt fully understand that this sunm, if used in the employ of Gov ernmttientt dredges, would be a mere bagateile. but we are of the opinion that if the sumn were -available that this work could be doiie by contract at a price withinl the appropriation. Covi .igton, as you know, enjoys a collpetitive freight rate, but there is danger of our losing this advantage unless the river is made navigable the entire way to Covington, and not only part part of the way. Captain VWaver has traveled this river from boyhood up, and his knowledge and experience is, in this cia;e. worth more than ordinary ini vestigation by soundings. Therefore. all facts. considered, w,. ask that you exert every 'effort possible to secure an appropriation of $10..00 for the above purpose. Very truly yours, COVIN(TON ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE, \'m. P. Minckler, Secretary. The (;ipsy Silthp Spe'ial. Mr. Ickes, representing a cominmt tee fromn the Presbyterian Church. urged upon the Association the de sirability of getting the N. O. G. N. to put on a special train from Cov ington to New Orleans in order that the people here might attend "the Gipsy Smith services at the taber nacle in New Orleans. He stated that the Railroad Company asked a guairantee of 150 passengers. Se, .retary Minckler was instructed to see the people of Covington and as certain their wishes in the matter and to get individual guarantees; if possib: ,C to cover the total, and to sell tickets a three dollars the round trip to cover expense. Mr. Minckler was successful in his canvas of guar antees, the following giving checku: J. L. Haller, E. G. Davis, J. H. War M"rr, Mayor Robt. W. BaEen, F. L. A GROUP OF DANCERS AT REVELERS 8ALL '- ""- - llln- --'*'*""*"*-- "- ri-- ri ll l l l ll ll-- ... L-~-1 .iu...I 1llllnl- , »----»~- - ·-- - - Standing: Blanche Frederick, Laura Durel, Mrs. C. E. Schonberg; Avis Me;rcadel, GJadys IDural, Carabe elgey Elsie Vouliet; sitting: Else Galatas, Amy Frederick, Vernie Ga miche, Erma Rae Weldey, Elma Frederick. MADISONVILLE MASQUERADF BALL TO BE A NOVELTY By Staff Correspondent. adisonville, Jan. 26.-The Riv'er side Pavi:ion, 'neath the grand old oaks on the banks of the romaiiti( Tchefuncta, will again be the scene of much m'erry-making when nmem oers of the adtisonv.ilie Athleti, Gub, will entertain at a masquerade and charity dance on Saturday even ing, January 2Sth. at 8:00 o'clock. Prizes wili b'e awarded the niftie;r make-up, in couples. A good orches tra has been chartered and the event promises an evening crowded witit ,.ho l g'.; inrr ,l .frini'; ' * :r,- .. Mi 'ir'i." !.;,'?; ,aSiVeapour, .euilie Chaiellier aid Elios l.eni inigton. A Nearly Serious Smnilsh-lip. Sunday afternooni tre intersection of St. John andi Covington street;, opposite the Triangle Inn, was the scene of a smash-up when the car driven by Arthur Chaltellier, Jr., and a car belonging to the Monteleone estate in New Orieans, driven by a boy from Hammond, collided. Both cars were badly smashed, Chat ellier's turning turtle. -The occu pants of the car from HammonAd, three small boys, were unhurt, and drove the car to Madisonville wiih out tire knowledge of Mr. Ben Mont-. leone, who is for the present, sto:; ping in Hammond. Chatellier sui tained minor injuries about th'e face and legs. Witnesses content that the collision was unavoidable. Mladlusonville luddie Tlompled On. The Madisonville Buddies were romped pir by the crack S. A. C. basketball team on the Community Court at Slidell, to the tune of 45-!i. The game was fast and hard-fought at the opening, slowing up a bit at -the consistent out-classing of the Buddies, especially in the second half when their more 'experienced oppo nents scored at will. Brilliant passing of the S. A. C. boys featured -the game and fans were treated to an exhibition of ac curacy in goal-shooting. Pierce and Walls were stellars for- the Slidell cagers. with Hover sharing in the honors of the victory. Chatellier did all the scoring for the Buddies with three field goals to his credit. Despite the inclement weather a large and enthusiastic number of fans were in evidence and that wo;i derful spirit of good fellowship, so (Continued on page 5) -o NOTICE TO VOTEI3S. I will .be at the following-named places on the dates opposite for the purpose of registering voters: Slidell....... .. Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1 Pearl River .............. Feb. 7 Crawford's Store ........... Feb. 8 Sun .................... Feb. 14 Folsom ................ . Feb. 15 Madisonville ............ Feb. ?5 All foreign-born citizens are here by notified to bring their naturaliza tion papers with them. GEO. R. DUTSCH, j21-2t Registrar of Voters. Galigher, Dr. H. D. Bulloch, B. F'. Burns, R. M. Ickes. R. H. White and Wmi P: Minckler. The special tranin will leave Tues day next at 3:15 p. m., and will stop at Abita and Mandeville. Re turning, will leave New Orleans ' 11 p. mn. Round trip fare, $3.00. Waterworks and Selers. The waterworks and sewers prop-] osition has been in the hands of the committee .for some time and the; matter has been gone over with En gineer Kramer. It is thought it can: be put in shape that would be ac ceptable to the people. The n'ecessi ty is generally conceded. After go ing over the plans and probable cost, it was decided to bring the matter before a mass meeting to be held an' the rooms df the Association, Monday January 30, at 7:30 p.. m. It is hoped that all who possibly can will liW present: I T1iw Railroad Cemnmittee. Mr. F. J. Heintz, chairman of the iaiiroad Committee, reported pro gress. He will agaiin viiit New Or leans with reference to the niatter, after which the 'Railroad Commission will be provided with thefacts and relief will be iaske:d. - . MAKING DAIRY DISTRICT OF ST. TAMMANY PARISH By A. E. Briggs. It St. Tammany parish will g: about it in the right way, we-can c establish a dairy business here which will be enormously profitable. At this time when all over the country and especially in the cotton, wheat, and other staple one-crop sections times are hard, money is scarce, ani business failures are frequent, the dairy farmer, according to the Dairy Division of the U. .S. -Department of Agricuiture, is making about the 1 :! 'ri). ;- !lpaf f1!%'H! w 1 1 wi'l.l is making uioiiy. A icruib herd i money loser. Good cows badly cared for will not pay any profits on an in vestment in them. And when th. dairyman buys all this feed, his profits will not be large. So, under present. conditions St. Tammany parish could I not be a profitable dairy district. Buti proper treatment of our pineywoods stump land to make it over into farm land is the first step toward building up the industry in this parish. -I One person who has th'e idea and the business capacity to carry it out ,is Father Joseph Colombe, in charge ;of the Chinchuba Deaf Mute Insti tute. Three or four years ago when Father Colombe came to Chinchuoa 4 he found most of their co-ws tubercu lar, and with the rare good sense which distinguishes himfi hre promptly had them killed despite the protests I of his people..- To-day he has four teen good grade cows, and he is not depending on pineywoods pasture and the shelter of trees to care for them. Every night his cows are housed in the big b.arn and well fed. This fall he had 55 tons of good hay. i about a third of it cowpea hay, and he has silage besides. By cutting: the pin'eywoods hay while it is in bloom he finds it makes good hay. Of course his hay field (at Ozone Park) is fenced and the meadow is not fired. It has improved with ever: y cutting. So far he has had little time and less money with which to experiment, and being wholly new to the country h'e has had to learn step by stei) how to utilize the peculiar condi tions here. But these very handi caps make his experiment the more valuable for our consideration, be cause he has no more advantage in his favor than the average farmer, and because of lack of capital he has to go slower than would most of the landowners in this parish. His work is valuable for the parish because he is blazing the way, showing how it can be done. The Ozone Park farm will this year be in charge of a young Hollander brought up in the famous r Friesian country where the. Kolstein cow is queen of industry,' and this young man apparently knows the business. At any rate I understan-d he has made an auspicious beginning for the first thing he is doing pro paratory to planting crops is to co struct drainage ditches. Father Co- t lombe' further testifies to his capaci ty by the fact that through the in stitution of a better feeding syste n he has considerably increased the yield of milk from their cows. The clearing of stumps and d'rainage pro paratory to farming the Ozone Park Iland is surely evidence that at Chin chuba Institute is an experiment sta tion and demonstration farm which everyone interested -in farming de velopment in this parish can profit ably watch and take lessons from. Yet Father Coloibe tells me I am the first person who has' made in quiry concerning the marked im provements in farming which he is g putting into effect there, Prof. Eckles, of Missouri, who is a famous' dairy expert by reason of having built one of the' finest dairy herdg anywhere which is owned by the Agricultural College of Missouri, says "that what the dairyman must do, in order that the production-of milk may be the largest, is to imi tate summer conditions as far as possible throughout the remainder of the year," '.-which he describes as "(1) an abundance of palatable-food, 2) a blanied ration, (3)_ succulent feed, (4) moderate temperature, (5) comfortable surroundings." He also pefits t6 piAture c'ndttions as the REVELERS FIRST FANCY DANCE BIG EVENT OF SEASON The fancy dress ball of the Terpsi chorean Reve:ers at the Southern Hotel, last Saturday evening, was an event that was thoroughly enjoyed. The usual formalities were observed in every particular and the conduct of the affair brought into considera tion the comfort and pleasure of the dancers to a high degree. The din ing room of the Southern Hotel is an ideal place for dancing. In fact, i is the only suitable place for winter. The success of the first dance of the Revelers has won the club such favo3 tiia.? in fiitO;' "1 - ai.-^ atrH.i sfriid th: *.;n'. n' ,ih , .i ++.'- .tc'lt i ' \u i'f .t 4n m t,.. At the meeting of the Terpsi chorean Revelers January 24th, it was d'ecided. that the next aflair would -be a "Barn Dance,' to be given February 4th. - All names for invi tations must be in positively not later than the afternoon of January 31. We understand that invitations are limited to members. All applica tions tfor membership must be in not later than January 29th. .----.0-- 'ARtMErKS OF WASHINGTON PAR ISH-SHOW" INTEREST IN TRUCli NG Over 400 Acres To Be PIlantci in Watermeilons for Northern Markets Potatoes, Beans, and Other Truck To iBe Grown Tlhis Spring By Staff Correspondent A meeting attended by over 20(; farmers was held at, the courthouse in Franklinton on Saturday, January 21st,-for the purpose of discussing the present agricultural condition and to determine through co-opera tion of the-merchants and farmers. with their respective community o0 ganizations, if some plans could not be reached whereby trucking coul be established on a firm basis. The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. V. Rabb, Parish Agent, who opened the session by explain ing the aims and objects of such a meeting; and then called on Mr. D. E. Sheridan to act as chairman. Mr. Felix Bachemin, Jr., agricul tural agent of the N. 0. G. N., was the first speaker. He pointdd out that the Great Northern Railroad was heartily in sympathy with the farm'ers and the agricultUral progress of Washington parish, and extends its fullest co-operation towards the development of the parish along this line. Mr. Bachemin illustrated What has b'een accomplished .along the northern end of the line, arouni (Continued on page 6) BIG BOND ISSUE. Clerk of Court W. E.. Blossman now has his force busily tapping the typewriter keys in the recordation jf the biggest matter of record that has ever been on the books of that office. 3t. Tammany parish has note been in the habit of thinking, in millionr. We have looked at these big things with wonder and admiration but we have not grasped th'em as associate. with St. Tammany parish. Yet St. Tammany parish is interested in al issue of $28,615,000 in first mort gage gold bonds by the Louisville. and Nashville Railroad, and the whole proceedings of this issue is now "being recorded in the records of St. Tammany parish-and it surs ly makes an armful. The clerks in the office are handling it in great shape, for be it known, a more effici ent, force of typists can hardly tr found than are ndW ini the Clerk's office. The thing thblt li~ngs these records into our parisht is just 6,47 miles of the New Orleaist, and Mobile Division of the L. & N. running through the extreme Southeastern portion of the parish, just above Little Lake. 1t runs through Dunbar. ideal, for (in Missouri) "soon after the cows are on pasture, usually the latter part of MaY or the first part of June, they reach the maximum (Contliiued on itage 2). ! i Mss Ellarose Saimen Col. W.'It. sul vati MANDEVILLE NOTES. By Staff Correspondent ! Mr. George Bierhorst spent Sun day in New Orleans. Misses Julia and Ruby Karl, of New Orleans, visited with Mrs. W:a. Smith and family, Sunday. Mr. Louis Pizetta was in New O' leans for a few days. Mr. Anthony Prieto made a busi ness trip to New Orleans, Tuesday. Mrs...M. Glockner, Misses Fanny. and Emily Brown and Eloise Colomb motored'to CoviYigton last week. -Mrs. R. B. Paine'went to New Or leans Saturday and will remain a few days. Mrs. Hopkins and daughters, the Misses, Emily Brown and Baudo:, were Covington visitors, last week. "DIED-In Mandeville, on Tuesday, January 24, 1922, Mary Germain, wife of BartoloPalmisano. Her re mains were taken to New Orleans for burial Wednesday afternoon. Mr. 'Louis Stockton went to New OrleaSa Tuesday on business and re turned Thursday. Mrs. George Bierhorst went to New Orleans ion Tuesday to be with her daughter, Miss 'Hillary, who.was op erated on for appendicitis. Miss Hillary was doiig very well was the news received' Thursday. 3Mr. George R. Dutsch was here Thursday! to register voters. Rev. John Foster will hold services at 10 o'clock a. m. at Poitevent'b Mill, and 3 o'clock at U. P. Church, Mandeville, Sunday, Jan. 29. Every body cordially invited. -----O----- * Mrs. Geo. Becker: entertained the high school set on Friday niglht with a King party and supper dance ir. honor of her daughter Margu'erite. The rooms were very prettily dec orated with carnival colors. . Games and a Virginia reel were features of the party. Favors consisting :f various colored balloons were given each guest. 'Miss Elma Ross cap tured the bean which mad'e her queen. She chose as king Mr. Geo. Becker, Jr., Among those entertain ed were Misses Marguerite Becker, Ruth Morgan, Doris Sheffield, Elma Ross, Hilda ,Phrker, Irene Reeder, Sophia- and 'rancis Segond, Miriami Harrei and Mrs. W. ,Harrel, Messrs. G. o. Becker, Jr., Win. Reeder, Fred erick Sheffield, Walter and Edward Harrel, Wm.,, Harrel, Jr., Arthur Parker, IGeo. Becker, Win. Harrell, Lewis Morgan and Louis Ross. ,:--1---0---^-.: * Church, Thursday evening, -"Through the Holy Land on Horteback," by Rev. :J. H. 'Foster, W'as a trat that was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Foster i not only an interesting talker, but has an impressive personality and manner that adds to the interest of vibht he paysi ) FOLSOM SOCIAL IOINGS AN\ID NKWS NOTES. (By Staff Correspondent) A linen shower was given Miss Eidna Rogers last Friday night at the some of Miss Hilda McLain by the young ladies of the B. Y. P. U., ot which -Miss Rodgers is president. The room was beautifully decorated in the national colors and the shower was hidden behind the flag. As Miss Rodgers entered the room the flag was drawn and the shower fell at the feet. of the bride-elect, who was greatly surprised and delighted by the manifestations of affection of many friends. Delicious refresh ments were served. Mr. W. L. Logan, of Hattiesburg, Miss., is in town shipping lumber. Teams have started hauling logs this week to his mill which will start cutting as soon as some repairs are made, which will take only a few days. Mr. Shoemaker, of Bogalusa, with a crew, will commence cutting and hauling logs to the track soon for the Great Southern Lumber Co. The strawberry growers in this vicinity report a 'fine prospect for berries here this season. Mr. Arthur Jones, of New Orleans is in town for a few days negotiat ing for tar. The Rev. John F; Foster, pastor of the Methodist Church in Coving ton, preached a very interesting ser mon here Sunday afternoon. A large and appreciative audience gave him their undivided attention. The members of the B. Y. P. U. had a very interesting and profitable program Sunday night. This organi (Continued on page 5) - BASKETBALL. Iast Sunday the St. Paul five won -their tenth victory of the season over the strong St. Aloysius quintet. From beginning to end the game was full of thrills, and, though'only by a few ppints, the St. Paul boys had always the lead over their opponents, the final score being 29-217. Next Sunday they will play the "Five Aces" of New Orleans. The St. Paul team now feels pretty sure in challenging any prep. school or independent team averaging not iov. i45 pounds. S::----o----- *\ NO5IC E. - i am applying for a pardon. hav ing ibeen convicted of shooting 'at a residence. j28-3t 8 . JAME3 NEAL. SLOST-BlaIlPt velvet neck-piece, with steel ornament. Reward if re trued to Caiserta's Garage. SALMEN HOME IS ,BUSY SCENE OF PROMINENT WEDDING Wm. H. Sullivan and Miss Ellarose Salmen Married Friday at 6:30 p. m. INVITATIONS GIVEN ALL TO ATTEND Special Trains Bring Guests From All Sections of the Country Probably no social incident of gro-ter appeal to the peoplo of St. Taiuniiany Ip.a.slh has occur red than the Sulivan-Salnen wvi(uding. lM..Slullivan has won distnction as a promoter of large interests in Louisiana, is known as the father of the city of Bogalusa and is honored as a Sconistructive, progressive and liberal citizen. He will have the congratulations and good wishes. of all. .Miss Sallmen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Salmen. The name means much to St. Tammany parish, aside from Miss Salmon's beauty and popu larity. Mr. Salmen is one of the people of St. Tammany. Through the greatness of his energy and business capacity he has built up the greatest indus try of the parish and one of the greater in the whole South. From youth he has mingled with the people and has been one of them. He knows them--all and they ill know him and respect liim. His industries have given enmployment to large -numbers for years--he has been a pro vider for homes. Miss Ella is his only ldaughter and their attachnment for each other is in Stensely strong and emotional. No higher tribute could be paid Miss Salmon than the num e'rous li.tte wedding presents froin 4lfldrlrten and i or people. 'thtey an the ft,en in tdhi, rooUil , were edlding gifts of gold tand Filver and cut glass costing thousands of dollars are pilled bont. tlhenm, but they are dearer tot Miss Salmen's heart than Scostly gifts could Ie. St. Tammany parish will wish Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan long years of happy wedded life. Slidell, LIa., Jan. 27.--Anxious eyes scanned the overcast sky this morn ing, and later in the day emiles greeted the blue spots that parted the leaden gray canopy of a week of disagreeable weather. Would it be clear for the wedding? This was a trying question for the coterie of near friends of the happy couple who had discussed it for days. The at tractiveness of the gift room had melted into the more important In .erest yelated to the near approach -a the solemn ceremonies. Autos ;lided to the entrance of the large pavilion erected in front of the Sal nen -residence, from which crowds were to witness the wedding, and: ilipped away, again, seeking in Zormation and carrying messages. All the little details and forgotten things that must be.rushed through on short notice occupied the busy household. The wedding took place at 6:3'j p. m. Guests had arrived on special trains, coming from various states In the South and East. The electri cal fountains on each side of the porch sparkled in variegated colors and shed a glow on the happy faces near. Above the stairway of the porch, with its decorations of palms and ferns the bridal canopy or arch was intertwined with lillies of the valley, from the alter of which Rev. Spurgeon Wingo was to pronounce the words which unite Wm. H. Sulli van and Miss Ellarose Salmen for life. On the right of the porch were gathered the officers and directors of the big interests represented by Mr. Sullivan. On the left were rela tives and guests from various parts of the country. In front of the porch crowds of people- from St. Tammany and other parishes, friends of the Salmens and of Mr. Sullivan, gathered to witness the ceremony Automobiles were parked in massive formation about the residence and all anxiously awaited a glimpse of the bride. A hush fell on the vast audience as Rev. Wingo took his place beneath the arch. As the Grunewald orches tra played the wedding march, the bridal party entered the porch. * Miss Hazel Martin, bridesmaid, was gown ed in a handsome costume of green lace and carried a bouquet of lillie. of: the valley with streamers of white tulle. She entered from the front door and was met by Mr. Jack dassidy, groomsman. They entered from the screened porch and were fol lowed by the matron of honor, Mrs. Bettle Sullivan Rith, who wore a tos tume- of silver cloth with silver slip pers to match, carrying a 1iiuquet of lillies of: t.ýe illey with streamers of white fibb6ii and tulle. The bride ejtetfi 6on the arm of her father, Mr. Frit Slinien, and was met under the arch by the groom and her brother, Mr. Fred Salmen,, who was best man. The stately bride looked lovely in her robe of silver cloth over white chiffon,- with a court train of silver. The bridal veil was caught with a wreath of natural orange blosso.ms She carried. a bouquet of white orchids and lillies of the valley with streamers of white ribbon and tulle. -Rev. Mr. Strother, of the BaptiAt (OtCiuitt~leLd DU Dag6 e