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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
A PEEP AT IRELAND.
Where the Weather Plaques You Only
to Fascinate You Later,

"nere the WeAther plaques You Only
to F~ascinate You Later.
must allow that it sometimes rains
in Ireland. but Irish rain Is not quite
like other rain. 1t is. as a rule, softer
than rain elsewhere. and If the truth
must be told l like rain SO long as one
has not to say, For the rain it raineth
every day."
Irish weather Is not so much cap
PRECIOUS as coquettish. 1t likes to
plague you, If but to prepare you to
enjoy the more its sunny, melting
mood. 1t will weep and vail all night,
and, 10, the next morning Ireland is
one sweet smile and seems to a y lis
it raining l was yesterday? All, then,
I'll rain no more"
And the runnels leap and laugh, and
the pastures and very stone walls
glisten: the larks carol on their celes-
tial journey; there is a pungent, healthy
smell Of drying peat; the mountains
are all dimpled with the Joy Of life and
sunshine; the lake lies perfectly still.
content to reflect the overhanging face
Of heaven, and just won't your honor
buy the stoutest pair Of homemade
hose from a barefoot, bareheaded
daughter of dethroned kings with eyes
like dewdrops and a voice that would
charm the coin out Of the most churl.
lsh purse?
II on such mornings as these you
do not lose your heart to Ireland It
must be made of stern. unimpression.
able stuff ed.-Blackwood's Maya
zine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENTS

With the completion of the Power
t0.Bynum branch of the Great North
ern to Choteau, there remains only
one county seat in Montana without
a railroad. That is the ancient capital
of the territory, Virginia City, the seat
of government of Madison county,
around which traditions OF Tie early
gold seekers, of vigilante days and
ways, of desperadoes and their wild
doings, will forever cling. The new
line will not reach Bynum until Oct.
!. Grading on the branch was begun
at Power only last October. With the
completion of the road the people of
the county seat of Teton county will
celebrate its emancipation from the
stage line by a celebration in which
the whole state will be invited to join.
For Choteau, long dormant, with the
advent of the railroad has thrown
aside the lethargy that has enveloped
1t through the years and proposes to
become a modern, progressive city, as
suits a town located in the center of
an extraordinarily rich and prosperous
farming section.
To the pioneer it must seem as yes.
terday when a number Of county seats
in Montana were finland" towns. It
is true that most of Montana's politi-
cal divisions have been created since
the advent of the territory's first rail.
road. Naturally their county seats
were located on the roads. Some of
these newer towns have outstripped
the older ones that were prosperous
centers long before :'te railroads
came. Yet several important com
munities were developed far from a
railroad. Take Lewistown, for in
stance. For many years its only con
nection with the "outside" world was
by stage lines. Some Of these were
nearly. IL not quite. 200 miles long
So content were some Of the old.tim'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
OFFICIAL PAPER OF cHOUTEAU COUNTY
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. "a. 1918.
COUNTY FAIRS

The success of county fairs recent
~ held in various part of Montana In
dicates public appreciation of the
benefits of these institutions. The VOL
ume, variety and excellence Of the ok
nibits and the large crowds of Wis.
TORS who attended the fairs, were
proof that Montana citizens generally
are keenly interested in the develop.
ment of resources that contribute to
the material we'll being of the com.
monwealth.
The educational effect of county
fairs is one Of the most useful fea-
lures. The displays in the various
departments and classes demonstrate
what can be accomplished by intelli-
gent and properly directed effort. The
artist, mechanic, or agriculturist &C.
quires inspiration from the work of
his fellowmen, and often achieves
greater by adopting or i'm
proving upon some of the methods
followed by others engaged in his line
of industry.
The friendly rivalry that is encour-
aged by displays at county fairs is a
stimulus to citizens who seek distinc-
ton on these occasions. In their en-.
deavor to excel in the production of
any class of exhibits they make care
full study of the conditions and work
necessary to secure the best results
the effect Of this endeavor even in
the event Of failure to reach the de-
gree of perfection desired, being of
great value to all concerned.
The county fair is of general bene-
fit in the matter of demonstrating the
variety of products to which the ef-
forts of Industrious citizens may be
proftably applied. At the Chouteau
county fair, for instance, there was
the finest display of corn eve seer
in this part Of Montana-the exhibits
giving visible proof that corn al be
successfully grown in this latitude,
and indicating important developments
in this connection. Displays of other
products that have heretofore receiv
ed little attention suggested opportun'
ity for a greater Investigation OF
crops than is generally practiced.
In the livestock departments of the
county fairs there have been displays
that demonstrated progress in breed
ing and intelligent adjustment to new
conditions. The passing of the range
is being followed by other methods
of handling livestock that will con
tinue to make Montana products an
important factor in market supplies,
The departments in which exhibits
of the skill and industry of the wo'
men folks were displayed formed in
teresting features of the county fairs
and the boys and girls industrial con
test were also attractions that prom
Use beneficial results. The competi
ton for honors appeals to individual
and community pride, and encourages
the best efforts of the aspirant FOL
recognition.
One of the greatest attractions O
county fair is the opportunity tina
ls given for meeting fellow citizens
renewing friendships and exchanging
experiences. The enjoyment to be de
rived from such an occasion contri
butes Largely to the increasing popular
jty of these annual expositions.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
THE LIVE STORE OF ABBEVILLE
FOR YOUNG MEN

Every young wants to look the picture of fashion, 1t
takes the System Clothes give that appearance.
Walk store and let demonstrate
it to you. We fit you in of them
FROM $500 TO $4,000
Our line of Roelofs Hats also in. We have
them in Green, Brown, Gray and Black
Edwin Clapp complete fit any foot
Our Underwear, Velvet Ties Shirts, Jerseys
and Hose, the finest you have
D. SHERMAN
forget WI havet line Of
and handled by merchant
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Abbeville, La, Nov. 9Th, 1918.
Mr.. J. w. O'Bryan.
City.
Dear SIR
l am in receipt of the following from
Mr.. J. H. R. Parsons, General Passen-
ger Agent, New Orleans, La
Mr.. c. A. Maui, Advertising Agent
of this company will be in your town in
the near future for the purpose of meet
ing with your business men and farmers
generally to present, for their considera-
ton, our Community" plan of adver-
Using your immediate section among
the farmers of the north and east.
This is a cooperative method that has
been applied to the Pacific Coast sections
of the Southern Pacific for the past ten
years with great success, and it has been
the direct means of attracting a large
number of settlers to the Louisiana lines
since its first application here several
years ago.
1t is my desire that you take this
matter up with your business men or
commercial organization at the earliest
possible moment, and that you keep the
subject prominently before you until
Mr.. Maui arrives.
You will be advised b. wire or letter
of exact time of his arrival so that YOU
may have ample time to arrange the
meeting successfully.
He will address the meeting upon
agricultural and railroad economics and
the best methods of community advertis-
ing; also soliciting their cooperation
with us in the matter"
Will you kindly talk this matter over
with the other members of the Board OF
Trade, business men and farmers gen.
orally in order that we can have a good
meeting when Mr.. Maui arrives.
| Yours very truly
!. A. WHERLAND,
Agent, /. & V. r. r. Co,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Appeal to
Tax Payers

We have organized Taxpayers
League of Vermilion Parish with
the slogan: "Vermilion Free of
Debt"
To accomplish this desirable
end, it is necessary that every
taxpayer of the parish join this
organization. Unorganized mobs
can not accomplish much. In
organization there is strength, the
more members join, the greater
their power and influence in get
ting desirable and upright officers.
Do you want the parish to
remain in debt, sink deeper until
we reach bankruptcy? Do you
want to see again, vast, useless
expenditure made. just wasting
taxpayers money?
Join the league, if you want to
get the full benefit and full value
Of the taxpayers money by your
police jury.
Join the organization, if you
want to get the right men as police
jurors. Your police jury has
nothing to do with politics. Their
Office is pure business proposition.
Their duty is simply a question of
spending $32, 100000. 1t is the
duty the league to see that the
1872, OOO.O 90 of the peoples money
is spent honestly and to the beneh.
of the taxpayers.
VERMILION PARISH TAX
PAYERS LEAGUE.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
General Election
December 16

A general election has been
ordered for Dec. 10, at which
time the new police jurors will
be elected.
1t will be necessary to hold
a primary election, unless a
candidate is chosen without
opposition. The primary can
not be called sooner than ten
days after the order for the
general election. If a candi-
date is nominated without op-
position, he would be declared
the nominee, and a primary
would not be necessary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Fine imported Sardines, packed
in genuine Olive oil, 1Oc can, 2
cans for 15c, at Immerglucks. ad
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Rewriting to
Old Methods

Lake Charles American-Pres
Now that the voters of Eermilion
parish are confronted with the
necessity of choosing a new police
jury, every member of the present
police jury having resigned under
circumstances which elected an
expression of approval for that act
from the grand jury, the citizens
of the parish are seeking some
method by which they can secure
the best material at the minimum
of election expense. They propose
to do this by the old method of
assembling the voters of each ward
in public meeting and securing
their endorsement for some man of
integrity who will look upon the
Office of police juror as one of
public trust and responsibility.
1t is a curious commentary upon
Louisiana election methods that
when Vermilion parish found it
necessary to get rid of a police jury
that had put the parish thousands
of dollars in debt, the first neces-
sary act to replace the body is to
increase that debt by holding a
series of useless and expensive
elections. The citizens propose to
eliminate part of this expense at
least, by selecting the democratic
candidates, which means of course
the only candidates, by the town
meeting" method.
This should call sharp attention
to the enormous election expenses
imposed upon the public treasury
by the present election laws of the
state. For majority of the Offices
filled, the expense of electing a
man is probably greater than his
entire emoluments for his term OF
Office, especially if he is chosen at
special election when no other
candidates are running. Political
primaries are more or less of a
farce in this state, and a reaction
is setting in toward the old con-
vention idea, as rotten as that has
proved in the past. They put the
taxpayers to unreasonable expense
and apparently have not raised the
grade of officeholders to any appre-
ciable extent. The American. Pres:
would suggest that the members o.
the legislature omit five hundred
or six hundred of their usual batch
of bills at the next regular session
and concentrate their minds upor
evolving a system of fair elections
that will not threaten the parishe.
with bankruptcy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Vermilion Parish
Taxpayers League

The Vermilion Parish Taxpayers
League was organized at the court
house Saturday, Nov. 8, with
Ophelias Bourque president, and
]. 7. Brooks secretary.
The following vice presidents
were named from those present:
Judge Trahan, second ward; JOS
Immergluck, third ward; Edgar
Bartels, seventh ward.
The following committee on by
laws was then appointed: ]. 7.
Brooks, J. +. Nettles and D. L.
Mcpherson.
On motion of Mr.. J. +. Nettles,
seconded by Mr.. w. d. Gooch
the following resolution was un-
aniniously passed:
Be it resolved. that the salary
of 5000 year, heretofore paid to
the secretary of the police jury, be
and the same is declared to be
outrageously excessive; that the
appointing of so many committees
under pay is denounced; that the
general extravaganza and waste OF
the peoples money is dcplorcd
and the custom of issuing free
permits to operate ball rooms here
toforc done is illegal, and we
recommend that the police jury
soon to be elected will seriously
consider all these things"
Unanimously adopted.
OPHELIAS BOURQUE,
President
J. T. BROOKS,
Secretary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Canning Factory
Getting Ready

Mr.. Wm.L. Rupe has arrived in
this city and has already taken up
his work at the new canning fac
tory. MIR. Rupc comes here highly
recommended. He has had many
years of practical canning ex-
perience with the large canncries
of the north, and is All expert at
the business. He was with the
Kirksville Canning, Pickeling and
Preserving Works, of Kirksville,
No., one of the largest of its kind
in the northern states. He is a practi-
cal farmer of the modern and scien-
tifc methods. The canning factory
will begin operations shortly, and
from then on will be busily engag-
ed in turning out some choice
articles.
The management of this factory
wishes the farmers to call and
get acquainted with the plans, and
make arrangements with them tc
grow vegetables. Large amounts
of vegetables will be used by this
factory, and it is of interest to the
farmers to call and get a line or
what the are expected to do.
The canning factory began
operation yesterday, and is now
ready for business.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
J. 7. BROOKS,
Secretary.

20 lbs. Granulated Sugar for 81
at Immergluck' ad
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Plan to Advertise.

Abbeville, La, Nov. Sth, 1918.
Mr.. J. w. O'Bryan.
City.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Marriage Licenses.

Willie Lewis of Gueydan, and
Lille Joiner, of Abbeville. colored
Eddie Blanc and Marie Abshire,
both of Kaplan.
Gilbert Picard and Fedora
Benoit, both of Abbeville.
RIP. Morgan ard Lille Morgan,
both of Indian Bayou.
Henry Decuir, of Perry, and
Olympic Broussard, of Cow Island
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
Teacher Institute.

Next Saturday, Nov. %, the
regular monthly meeting of the
Teachers Institute will be held.
The meeting will take place at the
Abbeville high school. and the
public is most cordially invited to
be present.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Mrs. Euphemie (Olivier) Lam
dry. aged 81 years, died here
Wednesday, Nov. IL. The funeral
was held the following dav, inter-
ment being made at the Catholic
cemetery. She leaves one daughter
and FIVE sons, all living.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15
A Correction.

The following is self-explanatory:
Ab5eville, La, Nov. IL, 1913.
Editor Abbeville Progress:
In my interview published in
your paper Oct, Is. 1913, 1 stated
vaults for the court house were
bought in 1891 and paid for in
1892"
should have affixed the words
Patent roller shelves and file
compressors for vaults, etc.
ROM. P. LEBLANC.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Hienz's Bulk Pickles, Olives,
Mince Meat and Plum Puddin.
Superior to all others, at c. F.
Grimmers'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Liver and Hog Head Cheese,
Sausage and Lunches of all kinds
at G. F. Grimmers's.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

Imported Tomato Paste, ] cans
for 25c, at Immergluck' ad
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-11-15

The merchant must make it pay
YOU to read his ads"---if is to
make advertising profitable to his
store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-23
CAUGHT CHICKEN
THIEF LAST night

Ira w. Griffin, 423 Front street. has
been missing chickens pretty regu-
larly of late, but he laid it to weas-
els, and was content to stock the
chicken yard with more chickens.
Last night he received something
like a shock when Gus. Steinberger
who was passing, caught a man in
the act Of making away with several
Of the valued "biddies," and stopped
him end, taking away the feathered
food, called loudly for the owner,
who came running. Together they
led the chicken thief to a light, where
they discovered that their guest I'M
der cover OF darkness was a well
known man-about-town.
II couldn't help it," pleaded the
culprit, taking advantage of their
discontinue, 81 had to have 'em.
Oh. know Pm pulling down Is bones
a month, but hang it, that amt
enough for a man to live on in this
high priced burg, even if he's single.
And you both know Pm married and
got two children well, you IAN send
me over the road if you want to-" he
broke off, but l ran short Of funds
and every time I passed on my way
home from work Id see those chick
ems scratching and monkeying around
the yard. It got on my nerves, and
tonight l climbed over" His
voice ended as one of the hens made
a cackling break for liberty.
Today the chickens are all there,
contentedly scratching for worms.
The identity Of the man? Oh, no!
!. W. G. and Gus have gone intO
"cahoots" not to tell, and after all,
that's not the story.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-23
Soliciting Campaign Funds

It is not a bit unprofessional for republican mem
GERS Of the house to call attention to the law winch
prohibits members of congress from soliciting or re-
ceiying assessments or contributions for campaign
purposes, in connection with the democratic congress
sional committees call for 500 apiece from the house
members of that party? Apparently the statute has
been violated in the asking by members of congress
of campaign subscriptions from persons receiving
any salary or compensation from moneys derived
from the treasury Of the United States" Nor does
the violation consist solely in the soliciting, Tor the
law prohibits even the receiving Of such contribu'
tons. Nevertheless, this is the usual thing have
not republicans passed the hat heretofore! 10 not
the progressives, even in these days of dependency
and doubt, contemplate opening subscription lists 10
finance the announced campaign to be conducted III
each congressional district in this country? VI
course, this is the old game Of the outs pointing
the finger of accusation at the "ins' Tor doing that
which the "outs" did when they were ms 1t Is as
familiar as the outcry against violations of economy
pledges. Everybody knows all about 1t at the caplto1'
and ordinarily the citation OF the law would not
canse any disturbance. But it may be awkward IN
This case for, through some lapse Of caution, the
circular of solicitation was framed without any re-
gard whatever for the statutory conventions, ana ~
may3now prove a little difficult to finance the demo-
cratic congressional campaign without furnishing ma
terial for partisan debate. Yet it is hardly hKeiy
that any such discussion will change a single Vote
or affect the result in any district. Money IS neeueu
to make the political wheels go round, and money
will always be Forthcoming, even If it Is secured py
methods that do not square with the precise language
of the aw.-Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-23
Of CHRIS
JOHNSON SUNDAY

.WL- ID. -.
One Of the largest attended funerals
in this city was that of Chris John
son, of the Salvation Army. The SER
vices weresunder the direction Of AID.
iutant Wolverson and were held at
the Presbyterian church Sunday at
3 o'clock. The crowd that attended
| filled the church to overlooking, and
the procession that followed the herse
to the Cathoic cemetery stretched for
blocks.
Captain E. Marshall of the Salvation
Army of Minneapolis and Adjutant
! Jackson of the Fargo organization
were in attendance. There were also
many friends from out of town, and
a brother and his. family from Dickin-
son. These have all returned, with
the exception of the latter.
The deceased worked days in the
| Kupitz store, and much Of the rest
of his time was given to the work of
| the Salvation Army of which he was
an enthusiastic partisan. He worked
indefatigably, too, as many know.
Several young men stood on a corner
discussing his death Sunday evening
and recalling how steadily he kept at.
his work Of conversion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-23
Hen1u Clews on Conditions

In reviewing the business of the country for the
mast week. Henry Clews says that a longrange view
seems again to suggest encouragement for caution
and conservatism. While we have not had a crop
calamity, the developments in the agricultural sec
tions since the. first of. August have not been favor
able, It has been necessary to quite severely revise
earlier earl RI estimates Of harvest prospects. This unfor-
tunately has proven especially true in respect 10
our two most important crops, namely, cotton and
corn, which have for years been running a stubborn
race for the honor of premier position as a producer
of new wealth. Winter wheat and, in fact, the total
wheat crop, has, it is true, set a new standard, ana
it is probable that final returns will, as usual, sho"
that the governments experts nave erred On te
side Of conservatism in their forecast OF cotton anu
corn. Nevertheless, it is not advisable 70 gloss over
the fact that severe damage has taken place ana
that there will necessarily be a restriction of raliroao
tonnage in the droughtstricken regions from the VOL
7lne that was expected a month or SO ago. On TIC
other hand, railroad tonnage will undoubtedly receive
q distinct impetus from the return to normal IN t"e
hus,ness world resulting from the more settled con-
ditions to follow the final enactment OF the new tar'h'
which ia now so closely in view. There has for a
vear. or more been a gradual curtailment of nanufac'
turing and OF distribution of merchandise awaiting
the new conditions that will attend the entrance OF
foreiTn MERCHANDISE at lower rates OF duty. our
bonded warehouses; are. filled with importatlons tha1
will be Withdrawn for consumption as soon AZ '"e
new custom rates become operative. General ousl'
ness Of q domestic character, too, will attempt 70
adjust itself to the new conditions. 1t Is yet 10 oe
demonstrated how satisfactorily our industries VIII
be able to make such an adjustment. But Tor the mo-
ment this larger question is not specifically involSeo'
~ there win be active encouragement In all direc.
tions for an honest attempt to return TO . Norman
volume Of distribution. The restriction u genera
mercantile and industrial activities has Deen 20 pro-
tracted that the ordinary channels OF "no'esale 0S