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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
2.567 Miles In a Rowboat.

New Orleans.-Andrew Koehn of st.
Louis, first-class quartermaster in the
United, States navy, has returned to
New Orleans from the lighthouse at
South Pass, after finishing his 1857
mile trip down the Mississippi river
from Lake Itasca in a ten-foot steel
rowboat. The voyage consumed As
days and 20shours.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Parade Labor Day Feature.

Shreveport.-Labor Day celebration
by the Shreveport unions September
will be featured with a street pa
rade and an address by Miss Julia
Lathrop. head of the child welfare d.
vision of the National Department Of
Commerce.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Six Postmasters Nominated.

Washington. - Texas postmasters
were nominated Wednesday as fol-
lows: Electra, Rufus w. Riddles;
Lockney, Cora Dell Fowler :; Cumby,
w. b. Junnell; Marble Falls, Carrie
Smith; Palestine, r. C. Mathews; Lo
raine, Allie NJ. Erwin.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Abbeville.-Rice harvesting began
this week in the early rice and the
season promises to be a long one, as
the crop was five months in the plant
ing. Experienced rice farmers dis
count the reports Of anticipated heavy
yields. The early planted rice was a
thin stand, while cold weather and
insects contributed to still further
diminish its chances.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Bat Damages Fruit.

Orange, Texas a result OF the
exhibition of South American bat
found in a peach orchard Thursday
there are many reports of a similar
pest to the ripening fruit in this city.
The little banana colored bat is at
lacking not only peaches, apples and
pears, but has made raids on figs.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Iramps Made lawmakers.

Thibodaux.-The Chez Be Hayloft
No. 311a held a convocation Monday
noon, and admitted q number of
tramps into the craft of haymaking.
The ritualistic exercises were follow
ed by a smoker, at which weeds, dog
meat and fire water were dispensed
in profusion.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Three Mexieans Executed.

Ell Paso, Tex.--Three Mexicans from
Ell Paso,, who were sent to Juarez by
the Ell Paso junta to persuade the
federal soldiers to desert to the rebel
army, were executed by the military
Thursday afternoon in the hills to the
south of town.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
1ulkhead at Anahuac.

Anahuac, Tex.-A dredge and three
pile-drivers are at work on the bulk
head across the bay for the purpose
of keeping out salt water during the
pumping season for the, rice crop.
Water in the bay is fresh now, and the
pumping plant Is running night and
day.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Tract Sold for MORTGAGE.

Plaquemine.-A tract Of land located
on the left bank above Plaquemine
belonging to Duquis Hymel was sold
at sheriffs sale Monday to satisfy
mortgage creditors, and was bought in
by Jacob McWilliams. The price paid
was Sf.015.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Eiohteen Men Killed.

Tower City, Pa.--Eighteen men were
killed and two seriously injured Sat
urday in the East Brookside mine OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company near Tower City by
double explosion of what is believed
to have been dynamite and gas.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Cattle Trains Come Together

Parry Sound, Ont.-Two locomo-
tives hauling a long line Of freight
cars on the Grand Trunk railway plow-
ed into a herd of cattle Thursday
The train was wrecked and five men,
bers of the crew were killed and two
injured
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Car. for Destitute Americans

/ Misunderstanding Bryan Sat-
urday asked the house to appropriate
500, 900 to care for destitute Ameri-
cans in Mexico who may find it neces-
sary for their safety and well being
to leave, and who are unable to pay
for their own transportation.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Fort Worth, Textile farmers
meeting in Fort Worth went into or
ganization Tuesday under the name
OF the Farmers Educational Co-Opera-
tive Union of America for Texas, and
formal application for a charter has
been made.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
prisoner in Houston Jail.

Houston, Tex.-Jim Durfee, charged
by complaint with the murder OF Mrs.
]. NJ. Seitz at Angleton, was brought
to Houston Friday by Sheriff Wright
Of .Brazoria County and lodged in the
Harris County Jail for safekeeping.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
New Auditor Of State Road.

Palestine, Tex.-V. l.. Veasey OF
Palestine has been appointed auditor
of the Texas State railroad, succeed
ing j. A. Shattuck, resigned, and
who has accepted a position with the
/ and G. N. in the freight offices here.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Auto Wreck; millionaire Dead.

Emlenton, Pa.-Edward o. Craw-
ford, millionaire oil operator, was
killed and Mrs. Crawford and
three women friends were injured
Monday when their automobile went
over a thirty-foot embankment.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Oil Company Property Transferred.

New York.-Liquidating agents of
the Waters Pierce Oil Company have
notified stockholders that for $4,000
600 cash and s10,50O,OOO face value of
the common stock Of the Pierce Oil
Corporation, all the property OF the
Waters Pierce Company has been
transferred to the Pierce Oil Corpora
ton.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
al,ek Sine. for s1s,o 600 Damao

Black sues Tor $ISVUO Damages
Plaquemine.-A suit was filed in the
district court by. a negro named Geo.
Little. for $4,000 against A. Wilbert's
Sons Lumber and Single Company.
Little had his leg broken about eight
months ago.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Health Car at Sicily island.

Sicily Island.-The Louisiana state
board of health train arrived Friday
and DIR. Bowling and his assistants in
spected the town and found the sani-
tary condition very good, except the
drainage, which is poor.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Pros Lose at league.

league, Tex.-In the special pro
election held in this precinct Satur-
day the result was victory of 100
votes for the. ants. 4,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Port Arthur May Get Brick Factory.

Port Nrthur way Oee o''cN
Port Arthur, Tex.-R. l.. Dennison.
representing a Missouri corporation.
is making investigations relative to
the construction OF brick plant with
capacity Of from $4,000 to $4,000
capacity.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Leaves About $4,000, 900.

New York.-The will Of Anthony N.
Brady. traction magnate, leaves to his
five children, widow and grand'
child the bulk of his estate, estimated
at $4,000, 000.'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Todd's Appointment Confirmed.

Washington.-The senate confirmed
the appointment Of George Herald
Todd of New York to be assistant TO
the attorney general of the. United
States.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Commissioners for Richmond.

Richmond, Tex.-Richmond will now
have a commission form Of govern
ment as a result of Thursdays cleo
ton, the vote being "a for the COM
mission and 81 against 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
c. II. Mcmorris Dies of Burns.

Alexandria,. H. McMorris, who
was burned last Monday by the ex.
plosion of a can of wood alcohol.
died OF his injuries Monday night.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Killed on Public Road.

Monroe.-Fred Cade. rs years old,
was shot and Instantly killed Monday
on the public road three and a half
miles west Of Monroe by Bob Clsary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
E,ont divorce. Decree. ordered.

Shreveport.-The divorce mill fur
nished the final grist in the district
court of Caddo parish Monday, when
Judge T. F. Bell signed eight DEGREES,
and then ordered adjournment for the
rest OF the summer season.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Sell $500 Worth Of Watermelons.

Bayou Chicot.-The watermelon in
dustry around this section reached its
height this season, over $500 worth
of the vegetable being disposed of by
the farmers at Bunkie, Vile Platte,
Opelousas, Eunice and. Oakdale.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Houston, Textile first sack Of
new raised rice for the 1913 season
has been received by the Sousdern
Rice Growers Association and sold
for SIS. 1t was grown by Taylor
Huebner Of Bay City and 10 of the
Honduras variety. graded No. 1.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Mexia Putting In Gas.

Mexia, Tex. - Ditching is being
rapidly done for the gas mains in
Mexia and it is thought that in forty
days the entire city will be piped.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Woman Found straneIed.

Observation-Disclosures evening the
wife of William Smith, aged about 40
years, was found murdered in a
thicket about a mile from Donaldson
Vile. She was strangled to death.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
waeIder Rural Mail Delivery.

Waelder, Tex.-Service on rural
routes l and began Saturday. with
w. C. Stephens and H. e. Plentlas
temporary carriers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Bandit Leader Zapata Killed.

Port Arthur, Tex.-Mexican Consul
CASTILLO gave out the information
Monday that he had received word
Eufemio Zapata had been killed.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
woodmen unveiI euilatt Monument

Woodmen OnveiI 1uliatt monument.
Shreveport.-A large delegation of
Shreveport Woodmen of the World, in
Guiding degree teams and the de-
ceased members widow, Sunday un-
yelled the monument to Sovereign Lee
Gunatt. formerly a local policeman,
who was accidentally killed by his
pistol discharging in falling from his
pocket.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
PRESERVING plant at PearIand.

Pearland, Textile preserving plant
at Pearland has again resumed pusi-
ness.
The Washington times., 1913-02-20
Florence Reed in The Painted Woman
Gets High Praise From Julia Murdock

-HE scarlet woman" has long
been a favorite figure of the
dramatist. One has only to think
OF Camille. of Paula in "The
Second Mrs. Tanquerary." Of Zaza. of
Mrs. Warren. to consider as many
phases of the woman who has fallen
and Of her love affair, with men ig-
norant OF her. history or careless of her
past
Frederick Arnold Hummer, in "The
Painted Woman" now playing at the
Belasco. however, has drawn another
portrait OF a Magdalen, or. rather.
another delineation Of the woman who
Is mistress, but not wife. In the char
acter Of Ramona, the painted woman
OF the lawiess city Of Port Royal,
Jamaica, In the days Of Morgan and
his buccaneers-those of the Spanish
Main and net Of Wall .street-we have
a portrait of the woman who is forced
into slavery, which she detests, COM
PEELED to do the will Of her master, al
though she hates him. and seeks al.
ways for the means and opportunity to
escape. hopes against hope that the
love which will make all things right
will one day ente her life.
1t Is a bold portrait which this new
conner to the ranks Of American drama
lists paints, and he sketches 1t in DASH
Ing, colorful strokes worthy Of his sub
ject. Crude 1t may be in dramatic com:
position. but one cannot deny that it is
mastery in conception: rough 1t Is in
execution, but finely modelled withal:
vibrant with passion. but pulsatlng with
love-
Climax of the Play
Comes in Second Act.
The Painted woman herself is the
daughter of a Spanish grandee who is
slain by "Firebrand' Ormiston, captain
of one Of Morgan's ships. Two years
after her capture and actual slavery
by Ormiston. Ramona meets q young
American Puritan who has come as a
trader to Jamaica and Is more than
half shocked by the sights which he
sees in the streets, but who does not
realize Ramona's position in relaeon
to her captor. Accordingly, when '.the
painted woman" has taken him in and
cared for him when he is wounded by
a Portuguese, he proposes marriage and
the pair prepare for immediate flight
to that great grey country" from
which. John Barton comes.
Their plans are rudely interrupted,
however, by the unexpected return Of
Ormiston and his men and the discov-
cry of Barton in Ramona's bedchamber.
A fight ensues between the two men in
which the pirate chief is killed by a
hunchback slave he has formerly beaten
and Barton leaves the house. scorning
woman,''
This scene, coming at the conclusion
of the second act, Is in reality the
climax Of the play. Up to this time the
author has boldly sketched the three
warning elements Of the piece-the in
The Washington times., 1913-02-20

nately pure character Of the woman
fighting against the brutality Of the
man who has enslaved her, the fierce
juggernautish disposition Of the pirate
and the more gentle but withal rugged
nature of the Puritan.
Here, however. the conflict ceases,
snd consequently. the piece commences
to lose in interest because Of the In
evitability of the result. Barton Is won
over by the woman's recital of her
wrongs and Of the circumstances which
forced her to a position in Ormiston's 8
household. but bis plan to marry her
Is frustrated by the accusation Of MUIR
der brought against her-=by the other
pirates, followed by her sale to the
Portuguese.
Cowed by the force OF the woman's q
contempt and the lash OF her tongue
as she paints his future II he insists
In keeping her as his property, the
Portuguese sinks away and finally dis
poses Of her as he obtained her, on the
auction block. where Barton buys her
freedom and takes her back to New
England with him.
In the role of Ramona Miss Florence
Reed has an opportunity to display her
ability for running the entire gamut of
emotions. The pure Joy Of living is the
keynote Of the first portion Of the
opening act; this shifts to half-con-
cealed love upon the arrival Of the
American and this, In turn, to fear
The Washington times., 1913-02-20
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
THE BOASTFUL TREE

away in his chariot of mist he called
out to all his plants and told them they
must obey strictly the orders he would
give
Il am going on a trip which will keep
me for two days." he said. But the
| sun and dew will keep you well. There is
only one danger. The wicked North
Wind may come roaring down to freeze
and break you, but he cannot hurt any
thing IL you just turn your back in his
face and bend low before the blast"
So the plants all promised and the
Spirit sailed away contented in the
clouds. Not really all the plants. for
there was one foolish. proud, young tree
who refused to obey.
II will not bend my head to any one"
sang out the young aspen haushtily, as
he tossed his limbs I'm the air. North
Wind or South Wind. I will hold up
my head before the world. Let you
trees and flowers, IL you wish, bend be-
fore his breath-for me. 1 bow to
nothing" and he swayed about wildly
In his anger.
You had better obey the Spirit" re-
piled sturdy oak. ut may not be
safe to stand before the cold gale from
the North. We have promised the kind
Spirit who cares for US to obey"
"You have promised, but 1 have not"
returned the aspen. Speak for your
self. 1 can care for myself. Let the
Wind come-I will stand against him
alone"
Just then there sounded a roar in the
distance. and down through the forest
, came crashing the great North Wind.
1t came roaring, whirlinG the leaves.
while the trees all bent SLOWLY before
it, How the gale whistled and tore
along till 1t seemed as IL mad, Shrek
ing and blowing clouds Of dust, swayirg
the branches about as il they were bits
of straw.
Never will 1 bend" cried the proud.
little tree. The North Wind heard his
silly boast. Drawing IN his breath for
long blow, the North Wind sent out
fierce gale that seemed to beat all
to the earth before il, and the very
earth quivered in its grasp. The little
tree was ut last afraid. Slowly 1t bent
before the wind.-its leaves turned up
their white edges and trembling in
every limb, it lowered its head till 1t
touched the ground. But its tiny leaves
shivered still.
So the proud little tree was humbled.
and from that day to this every aspen
tree you see is continually quivertng'
In all its leaves-for 1t has never gotten
over its flight. And down all the ages
1t stands as a warning to silly pride
and a punishment to disobedience.
And when the Spirit returned it found
ali the flowers and trees well. except
the poor, little aspen that stood by
it/elf. every leaf quivering for fear the
North Wind would come again.
Tomorrow IS story: "A Brave Little
Coward"
The Washington times., 1913-02-20
Mime. Loudon Hostess At Musicale
In Compliment to Miss Harrison

The German Ambassador and Coun-
tess Won Bernstorh will entertain a din
iner. company of young people tonight
in honor of Miss Alys Meyer and Lieut.
c. P. Raymond Rodgers. U. 8.
N, whose engagement was recently an
nounced.
Miss Alys Meyer, was one of the
bridesmaids at the marriage of Countess
Luise-Alexsndria Won Bernstorff, only
daughter of the Ambassador and Count
ess Won Bernstorff to Count Pourtales,
a young German diplomat, who was
then connected with the embassy here.
Nine de la Rocca- wife of the coun-
selor of the French embassy. will en-
tertain at tea this afternoon at her
residence in Columbia road.
The house has been beautifully
adorned. with palms. ferns, and clusters
of spring blossoms.
Mrs. William w. Matthewson and
Miss Sarah Lee will preside at the tea
table.
Congressman Z. W. Roberts OF Mas
sachusetts and Mrs. Roberts. Congress
man s. ]. TribbIe OF Georgia and Mrs.
Tribble and Miss Tribble. and Congress
man L. P. Padgett of Tennessee and
Mrs. Radgett will be among the Con-
gressional party which will be made up
chiefly of members of the Naval Affairs
Committee In the House. sailing from
New York about March 6 for a trip to
Cuba and Panama.
- -...
Mrs Alexander Britton left Washing
ton today for Florida. where she will
spend six weeks of the spring season.
=
Miss Margery Aleshire. daughter OF
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. James B
AIeshire, has returned to Washington
from a visit of several weeks with
friends at Pensacola. Fla
F.
Mrs. Robert Roosevelt. Mrs. Eldridge
Jordan and Mrs. George T. Summerlin
have organized a small dancing class
of young married people. and the
Younger members of society, to meet
at the Chevy Chase Club every Tues
day evening during Lent. The first Of
the dances took place this week.
s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley enter
tained at dinner last night the Swiss
Minister and Madame Ritter. Congress.
man Cannon. Miss Cannon. Congress-
man and Mrs. John W. Dwight, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Corcoran Hill. Mr. and
Mrs Henry Cleveland Perkins, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Richard Harlow, Mr.. and Mrs
Peyton Russell. Or. and Mrs. Ralph
Jenkins, DR.. and Mrs. Chatard. DR.. and
Mrs. Fremont Smith. Colonel and Mrs
Downey, and Count de Pontiac, Of New
York.
Mrs. COwie, wife of the paymastel
general of the Navy, entertained a
luncheon yesterday at The Highlands
her guests were: Mrs. Beekman Win
throp, Mrs. Atlee Pomerene. Mrs. T. B
Howard, Mrs. A. G. Winterhalter. Mrs
Thomas Butler. Mrs. J. NJ. Culp Mrs
Charles Haywood. Mrs. w. P. Biddle
Mrs. F. F. Fletcher. Mrs. Robert L
Henry, Mrs. n. c. TwinIng. Mrs. II. p
Stanford and Miss Slemp.
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Mrs. Henry II. Morgan, wife OF the
consul general at Barcelona, Spain, ha,
arrived in Washington and is stoppini
at the Shoreham.
Miss Helen Taft and her cousin, Mis-!
Anderson. will be among the guests o
Mrs. James VI. Johnston In her box a
The Washington times., 1913-02-20

nee upon a time, hundreds and
hundreds Of years ago there
was a great forest in a far-off
land. a forest full of beautiful
young trees. and in the very center was
a lovely garden Of roses.
This garden was the home of the Spirit
of the Forest, whose duty it was to float
over the world and see that every tree
and flower grew up tall and straight
for the world, too. was young and the
plants were just starting In life.
Day by day the flowers grew more
beautiful and the trees more splendid.
their branches reaching higher and
higher. and their tender, green leaves
twinkling in the sun.
The Spirit would start out each MORN
ing and sail slowly all day in a cloudy
chariot of golden mist, then at sunset
he would return to his home amid the
roses.
The only friends he had were the
three winds Often would these brothers
come a happy party there would be-
OF course. there were really four broth
ers, but the Spirit never invited any but
the East Wind, the West Wind and the
South Wind for the North Wind was
rough and cold and would have harmed
the flowers, so no one liked his COM
pany.
or course. this made the North Wind
very angry. He would race up and
down the earth far up north amongst
the snow fields. but he was too proud to
trouble the kind Spirit. with his COM
pany. Yet he determined to play some
mean trick on the Spirit for revenge.
Wait till ! get a chance" he whistled
to himself as he burst around the ice
foes. II will get even yet. sometime
when the Spirit is away l will rush
down and ruin her plants"
Now, the kind Spirit had an idea that
the mean North Wind was waiting to
play Just such trick-to creep down
and kill his flowers and break his trees.
So early one morning before he sailed