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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
MUFFS OF Velvet
AND OTHER SOFT
STUFFS POPULAR

r HERE are so many muffs of other
i things than fur that one might al
most venture on the assertion that fab
ric muffs out-number fur muffs. These
muffs of velvet and brocades, pushes
and chiffons are even more attractive
than all-fur muffs. They are soft. mod
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27

erately large and trimmed with fur. A
bouquet Of flowers pinned to the nun
is worn quite as often as at the cor
sage.
Bands of fur as trimming are al
most never omitted from muffs made
OF fabric. AS in millinery. the fur Is
quite often an imitation of the skin
for which 1t IL called, but the fabric
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Moifficattonn.

Your speeches indicate that your
views have changed"
Not exactly My constituents
views have changed, and l am keep
ing in touch with the wisdom OF the
plain people"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Sensihin Rfaifxaffnn

Quinn-Where is the young poet
these days?
De Fonte-Doing we'll Always has
dollar and wears a new suit. He's
realized something.
Quinn - Sold some OF his poems
Ell?
DeFonte-No, realized that he L.
not a poet and got a job as book
keeper.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Pure Waste

Much OF our coal energy goes to
waste. Many economic problems still
battle science"
That's right. And no use has yet
been found for old porous plasters and
burnt matches"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Home Finance.

"Wombat, loan me FIVE dollars. It's
for an investment that you are inter
ested in"
What investment OF yours am In
terested in?"
MY daughter wants to buy a birth
day present for your SON."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Fur to N atch.

Furs are of all colors and kinds. One
may have green fox fur for a green
L. iIored suit, wine-colored caracui for
wine velvet dress, or golden mar
in that matches up to the yellow ma
terials.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Water for Ducks.

Ducks kept entirely on land mus,
have deep drinking vessels, so thew
can get their heads under water
Where shallow vessels or troughs are
used they gum up about the eyes. be
come Hstless, sit about, lose their an
petites and eventually die.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
He Got IL.

The doctor told Hobbs that he
must take longer rest, so he bought
himself a racing automobile"
Did that bring him rest?"
"Oh, yes. He's In a nice, quiet hos
pital for three months now"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27

that the slim silhouette may not be al
together destroyed Even the width
at the hips. Of which 80 much has
been heard, is no necessary mark OF
the new modes. Many a dress is in
deed swathed tightly round the hips
and the line of the whole figure is
then as straight and 1.-the as that OF
a boy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Uncompiinentaru.

Hicks-Your wife has no sense OF
humor.
Wicks-You never saw her. How
do you know?
Hicks-She married you.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Selecting the Breeders

All of next seasons breeders should
be selected right now. Select a few
more than you desire to retain. as
some may prove disappointing and not
begin laying early enough to make
them desirable as breeders.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Finds Lost Husband In Movie.

Trenton, n. 1.-Two years after her
husband had disappeared Mrs. Bella
w. Conner saw him acting in a NOV.
ing picture Of a wild west scene. She
then filed suit for a divorce.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Attention to Details

Unless a person is willing to give
attention to little things and not only
to do them once. but many times as
the occasion may require, 1t is hardly
advisable for them to undertake pouI
try keeping for a living.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Nonsupport.

Dorcas-You say the hero was dis
appointed in love?
Dorothy-Yes. He thought that aft.
err marriage his father-in-law would
support him.-Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Narrow Skirts.

The very narrow skirt this autumn
9 at the hem narrower than ever. In
many instances tunics or draperies or
LOUNGES moderate the skinny effect.
out these are carefully arranged 90
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
show Women How 70 Wear u...

Paris.-Lewis, tho weIl-know,
Partisan milliner. is going to New
York to show society women Their,
he exact angle at which the lates
fashion In hats should be worn.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
DESTROYING Nernlp

A busting powder for Kidding chici
ems OF lice may be prepared by mix
1ng equal parts pyrethrum insect DOW
der) and flowers Of sulphur. Apply 1
with . powder gun.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27

Tight sleeves should be set in at tn
dropped shoulder line and finished a.
the waist with a butchers cuff of fur
satin or some contrasting material
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-27
Discovered.

He-I was only at friends. nv
dear, playing some games.
She-What kind OF games?
He-Oh. harmless ones-guessinx
and holding hands
She-Yes, poker hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
PERPETUATION OF LONG PEACE, D
IS GREATEST OBJECT DESIRED
LITTLE EVEN NOW
KNOWN OF DREAMS
One Subject Discussed at Con
gress of American Physicians
and Surgeons.

Washington, May 6.-The ninth tri
ennial congress of American Physi-
clans and Surgeons began its sessions
here to-day, the meetings being pre-
sided over by Colonel William c. Cor
gas. the United States Army surgeon
who made the Canal Zone inhabitable
AT the same time the fourteen compo-
nent bodies of the congress began SEES
slons, at which many technical papers
on subjects of great interest to the
profession were read
me congress ut Its initial session
had under discussion a study of renal
! functions with reference to various
phases of rheumatism and kidney all
ments Papers were read by Drs. Henry
~ Christian. of Boston,; Theodore c.
Janeway, OF New York, and Leonard
q. Rowntrce. of Baltimore.
At the meeting of the American Neu-
biological Association, DIR. e. w. Scrip
ture, of New York, attracted much at
tention with paper on The Dreams
OF Sleep Talker," in which he dis
cussed the nature OF dreams generally.
He said that ambideXterous persons
never dream. while riEht-hanied per
sons dream with the right hemisphere
of the brain because they use the left
brain lobe for conscious thinking Com
paratively speaking, he said modern
scientists know as little about dreams
as man did when the first sleeper had
his first dream
Tonight the members OF the congress
listened to paper on the sanitation of
the Panama Canal and its relation TO
sanitation of the tropics generally. read
by br. Gorgas. The meeting was fol-
lowed by reception.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07

Indigestion. and ,is feeling fine, and
Will recommend Quaker to all his
friends.
The Quaker Health Teacher said this
Is the way he proves 10 the people
what the Quaker Remedies arc doing.
Call to-day. have talk with Gray.
This is the same Gray, with the same
Quaker Remedies that cured thousands
OF Norfolk and Petersburg sufferers.
II costs you nothing. IL you can't call,
order by mail. and on receipt OF price
they Will be sent you by express. all
charges prepaid on orders of $500 or
over. Quaker Extract. 800. or six for
$500: to-day three for $3.50. Oil of
Balm, for all pain. Doe; Cough Syrup.
the best for cough and cold, Zoo All
Healing Salve, for piles, old sores, 25c.
Gray can be seen at Tragles drug
store from a. NJ. to p NJ. daily.
Any person afflicted with a tapeworm
Will be given q bottle free to prove
that Quaker Extract will expel them.-
Advertisement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07

take an automobile ride. Before she knew
where he was going they had crossed tho
State boundary line and were In Pittsburgh.
Pa There a marriage license WAS issued,
and obliging alderman did the rect.
Mrs. Read assured Justice Gerard that
she was only seventeen when the maria go
was celebrated. After the wedding Read
jumped back into his car and whirled away
His bride took a fast train for Akron. but
did not join him again. Within few weeks
their secret was out and Read busy
denying that he was the bridegroom.
He put In an answer to Mrs. Reads applt-
cation for annuiment OF the marriage, but
when the called his lawyer told
Justice Gerard that Read wanted him to
make no defense. letter to this effect.
from the young millionaire, introduced
In evidence.
Lawyer KLEIN introduced In evidence a
law passed in King Georges province of
Pennsylvania on February II. 1850. and re-
enacted by the Pennsylvania Legislature in
1903, to the effect that any person under
the age OF twenty-one Is minor and was
to prohibit marriage between persons of Inn
mature age.
~ acted hastily" said the winsome wife.
but now I'm sorry. I guess I'll know bet :
ter next time Anyway. IT, was-just lark.
but Mr.. Read is not a bad fellow; In fact.
quite the contrary. He needn't think ] want
Sarah Mullen again"
Mre. Mullen. mother of the young wife.
testified that she did not consent TO the
marriage OF her daughter. She and Mrs.
Read are living iD\New York.
Justice Gerard reserved decision
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
SENATOR SHORN
OF HIS LONG LOCKS
Then When He Tries to Enter
Floor of Senate He Is Pursued
by Doorkeeper.

Washington, May 6-As Samson found his
strength vanished after Delilah shipped his
locks. SO Senator Thomas. of Colorado, found
his official identity lost after paying a vis-
1t to a barber-shop In the Capitol. He was
even spurned by the Senate doorkeepers
The story. vouched for by certain of his
colleagues, leaked out to-day.
Senator Thomas long has gloried In a
W waving name But when the sizzling heat
OF an unusually hot spring day settled on
Washington, It ceased TO be a source OF
qualification or glory. The Senator stood the
discomfort as long as he could, and then de
c!ded to be shorn. An over Jealous barber
shipped the statesmnns locks down to the
scalp.
Back" said a portly door tender when
Senator Thomas sought to enter the floor
OF the Senate You can't get In here
applicant.
"Nothin' doin :" rotor.ed the doorkeep.r
in ut the supposed intrudeTs bald
right"
The Senator was rescued by colleague
who disclosed his identity TO the embar-
raised keeper of the door. The barber at
last reports was said to be in hiding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07

ting no results. About four months
ago he commenced reading in the pa
pers about Gray. the Quaker Health
Teacher, and the wonderful Quaker
herb Extract that he was introducing
a. me Law Building Pharmacy, in
Norfolk, and what wonderful virtue ~
had as cure for rheumatism, Ca
tarrh In any form Kidney, Liver Blad-
DER and Blood Trouble. Indigestion.
Constipation; build up weak, run down
man, woman or child. and no would
prove to the people that Quaker Rene
dies are the greatest remedies in the
world and Quaker Extract would
expel all worms from children or admit
MI. &. Doran decided TO make one more
Try 10 regain his health. He procured
the Quaker Herb Extract, and after
WE'VE days reported that the Quaker
Herb Extract is the greatest medicine
In the world, for ii has restored him
back to health; his soreness in chest
is gone; he eats well, has no moro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
VALUE OF MORGAN
IN BUSINESS WORLD
Difficult to Determine Worth of
Financier's Prestige and
Good Will"
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch.l


New York, May s.-Thomas e Rush.
counsel for the State Comptroller in
matters OF Inheritance taxes. declared
to-day that one OF the most difficult
features in connection with the ap-
praisal OF the J. 2. Morgan estate'!s TO
fix even an approximate value upon the
good will' that was represented by
the great Hnanciers prestige through
out the financial and business world
The only similar instance with which
the State Comptroller's Office has had
10 deal was determining The value of
the late Joseph Pulitzer to his publ
cations. In that instance. Melville e.
Stone estimated Mr.. PulitZer's value to
his publications at 100000 year,
while another expert, Arthur Brisbane
declared ii to be- between $4,000 and
100000 a year. -
Mr.. Rush said that In some big trans
actions where the name OF Mr.. Morgan
stood alone. the selling value OF his
Judgment was worth more even than
90 per cent, ms 1t often exceeded the
intrinsic value of the product upon
which a small concern was based
Where The Morgan name was linked
with others of prominence IN the flnan-
cial world, such as George p Baker
and Henry b.. Dawson, it's value was
not so great
II have in mind a certain motor com.
pany.' Mr.. Rush continued Mr.. Nor.
gan was not an officer HIS name die
not appear at all Yet the stock jumped
10 double It's value when ii was allowed
to leak out that Mr.. Morgan was :
shareholder"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
cATARRH, INDIGESTION Cured EVERY DAY

i II should be gratifying TO the peo-
pie of Richmond to know that at last
there is medicine on the market that
does cure where all others have failed.
The Quaker Herb Extract S doing this
work every day Here Is a report from
Mr.. C.. Doran, who resides at 625 West
Avenue. Newport News, Va: Has been
.. constant sufferer with catarrh OF the
head, dripping Of mucous into the
throat, which caused a hawking, spit
ting OF slime and mucous; his stomach
was affected, soreness, bloating, pain
like lump Of lead In pit OF stomach,
his food would belch back, fiuttcring
of the heart, shortness OF breath, dizzi-
mesa. sometimes headache; his flesh
commenced falling away; he was get :
ting weak, all run down This Is the
condition he was In for nearly three
years, all the time dosing and doping.
but nothing seemed TO reach his case.
ne was getting discouraged after
spending his time and money and get
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
INSPECT POLICE TO-DAY

Officers VIII Appear for First Time
This Season In summer Uniforms.
Members of the Richmond Police
Department will appear to-day for tha
first time this season in their summer
uniforms. and this afternoon will be
inspected by the Board Of Police Com
missioners at their district stations.
In view Of the ffct that during the
hot weather policemen do not wear
long coats. but those of tho single
brea sted snck coat variety. they win
also discard the belts and tassels.
which have been worn during the
winter.
With tho exception of caps for the
traffic officers Instead of the white
helmets worn last summer, there will
be no change In the uniform this year.
Following the inspection, which will
take place at o'clock. the commits
sionors will hold their usual monthly
meeting at o'clock In the office OF
the Chief Of PoMoe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
STUDY WINS ESKIMO BRIDE.
Native Who Gains Learning In Seattle Re
turns to Alaska to Wed.

Seattle. May 6--Paul Patkotak nm
eighteen year old Eskimo. will sail for Point
barrow. the Arctic extremity OF Alaska May
=, on the schooner Transit TO claim tho
hand of Miss Alice Ahlook. native teacher
In the Point Barrow government school, who
refused 10 marty him three years ago be-
cause OF his lack OF education
When he was rejected by Miss Ahlook tho
youth trapped enough Arctic foxes to pay
Tor years schooling and worked his mas
sage to Seattle Here he was permitted 10
enter one of the grammar schools because
OF the knowledge he had gained at the
were spent with fishing fleet. During tn
last year he has learned shorthand. typewrit-
Ing and bookkeeping, in addition to his other
studies.
Patkotak came south clad in furs. He will
return smartly dressed in American clothing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
nEREAvED CAT ADoprs BUNNY.
Nurses Orphan just ns She Would Own on,
spring.

Georsetown, Del. May s-Adoptlng a
young via rabbit. cat belonging to tn Y
G;oiiector Horace f. Fleetwood. OF Nanticoke
~ ~, caring Tor IT as though 1t were her own
taken away. D'A-1s
III, t.eetwood unearthed a nest of young rab-
bv ,h mn,e blowing ali OF them being killed
ana return i, later to tho mother rabbit
me me. i,armer took It home. His Jet cat had
us su, hsu a INTER OF kittens. all OF which had
, ana as soon ss che saw tho rabbit she
,pesan 10 lick II and fondle 1T as II IL were
uer own. Fleetwood finally decided to take
eno lapbit back to the woods. but the cat
iiousnt 10 retain It, and finally she was al
lowed TO have her way.
-. Later the family missed both cat and rab-
n or., ahu TO me surprise OF all. they discov-
eieu that she had taken tho founding nm
stairs and crawling In bed. was nursine
mo niue bunny. She Will DO allowed to
rear her adopted young "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
TURKEY TRoT FEAST on ROOF.
Dance Is Believed oaIos, y supper Atop Home

"""ce Is ToIiowed by Supper Atop Home OF
Quincy Adams Gilmore.
pniladelphia, May 6.-One OF the c:ity's few
private roof gardens figured In e. novel en-
tertainment last evening when Mr.. and Mrs
quincy Adams Gilmore gave a turkey trot
party In their residence. at 2l3l Locust
street. The dance given on tho first
moor Of the house. which had been trans
,SrIned Into bower OF spring flowers. while
the garden on the top of tho house was Nh a
scene OF the supper which followed
Japanese lanterns played conspicuous pa r.
IN IN me operations giving the roof. with its
ea ale. Nearly 200 guests participated in the
nnhif Mrs Gilmore was assisted in receive
me by a few intimate friends. The dance
vas the hrst Of number of warm-weaYher
functions planned by members of.the social
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
SINGING BREAKs A STRIKE.
schoolboys Called on to MARBLE "Amerl,

schOolooys Called on to Marble america"
Too Patriotic to SulJS.
New York. May 6.-For several days tho
1900 pupils OF stuvesant High School in East
Fifteenth street. have been agitated by plans
Tor srtike as sign OF dsapDroval of the
methods OF Music Teacher Downing.
DR.. Won Ardon, the principal. heard that
the pupils would remain silent al the sing
ing exercises. which held every Monday
and Friday morning In the auditorium. and
when loo boys marched into the auditorium
yesterday morning Dr. Won Ardoff. after roll
call. announced we will sing
America p"
Tho threatened strike collapsed then and
there. All but few of the boys sang Justify.
We wasn't going to thrown down
america was the explanation, afterward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
ELECTION IS QUIET.
New City Officers Chosen and Two Bond
Issues Voted.
Especial 70 The Timese pispstch.l

Especial TO The Times- Dispetch.1
Salisbury. n. c., May 6.--The municipal
election In Spencer passed off quietly with
the following men chosen to office For
Mayor. G. G. Theiling; for Aldermen. ]. D.
Carter, d. Fulk. E. s. Burgess, NJ. L. Kiser
w. a. Horne and S. A. Huffines. The ticke,
was elected without opposition.
proposed bond issue OF $780, 600 for water
and lights was carried by n handsome ma
jority, only one. vote being cast against the
poses was carried by a large majority In
East Spencer. The following officers were
elected: Mayor. c. A. Sides; Aldermen. ]. r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
SEEKS TO RESTORE
HER MAIDEN NAME
Bride in Freak of Fancy" We'd
ding Wants Marital Tie to
LLOYD Read Severed.
Especial 10 The ri1nes.pi,na,ch. !

bride in the Freak OF Fancy marriage.
appeared before Supreme Court Justice Ger
ard to-day and asked him TO restore her
maiden name and sever her marital tic to
Lloyd Read. young millionaire OF Akron, O.
Mrs. Read is n beautiful artists model.
On April Fools Day, in 1912. while she was
posing in the city OF Akron. young Read
dropped into the studio and Invited her TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
END PUT TO SECRET TRIALS.
Every Court Must SIT with Open Doc

HOUSE OF Lords Dccrees.
London, May 6.-An end wan put yesterday
to the possibility OF secret proceedings in
divorce and 5ther suits in the United King
dom by judgment delivered by thu House
a asIas' sitting a" 'hf highest Court of
The Divorce Court had ndJudged Mrs.
Scott guilty of contempt OF court In circu-
lating among4 her friends the report OF a
case heard in. camera in which she had
been accused of infidelity. but had been vim
dicated. The Lord chencef1or's opinion, In
which the other law. lords concurred re-
The Lord Chancellor declarfs:
Every court OF Justice in tho land Is nncn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
In the Hunttnp. Co,,r,

Nora Bailey, colored. was convicted
yesterday In the Hastings Court Of
the sale OF cocaine and sentenced to
one year in the penitentiary.
Lump Scott, colored. charged with
housebreaking. was sentenced to one
year on the roads
Aubrey Farmer. white. charged with
grand larceny was acquitted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
PRICE LEAVES MILITIA
Firsts REGIMENT CommIssary Tenders Re-
slEnatfon from Volunteers.

The resignation OF Captain James n. Price,
con,mis,ary OF the First Virginia infantry
has Eeen received and accepted by Acting
Adjutant-General Wright An appointment
to fill the vacancy Will be made by Colonel
Captain Price has had an enviable record
as a military man. While living In Staunton
his removal to Richmond to practice law he
could no longer discharge the duties of tho
position and became comnissary instead,
lions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
TWENTY BRIDES on ONE SHIP.
irish and Scotch Iassies Met Inv Fjancex ar
Wed Mt Ellis IaIand -

Wed at Ellis Island
New York. May G.-!Twepty blIIshins bride.
r EaI,t aown the gang plank of the steamship
10 ~ hia yesterday into the arms OF twenty
e eaST. oTioesro0ns. Gladness reigned until
tne Immigration authorities found that eiaat
y. me sltis did not have papers TO prove
1s,nalh less they were married first at Ellis
is W, tne Immigration detention station. :
Mhen inc other twelve learned thie thov
s ssn they would all stand together, and the
oie9ny eoupieS left for the island to NM
from Scotland and Ireland. and tbs sam nnne
g era, authorities said they were tho pret
..e a' an Wen as the largest company, that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
Statewide Question in Primary.

Staunton Va. May 6.-The Augusta County
DEMOCRATIC Committee. which 4, includes
| Staunton, held second meeting to-day to
consider the legislative primary, and after
| two hours discussion decided by OF
6 to to allow Democrats to vote in the pri-
| mary whether they wiah Statewide prohi-
! billion to be submitted to vote.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07
cHRrsTENED BABY EXPIRES.
Die. In Mother. Arms on the Way HON,

. Festivfty. "
81. Nazareth, Pa: May s.--WhiIe relatives ana
rleturning In automobiles from Nortbammtn,no
sSSu a after attending the christening Of
mo infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs KUN ths
child was attacked with aonvulsiona ana
died In its mothers arms. - anu
Arrangements had been made for n hts
party upon the arrival OF the quest. at az