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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Artificial Flowers.

Artificial flowers are used In every
possible way on all occasions. No one
fiowei leads In popularity. [
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

n
holidays than those their
clustering MILL
embroidered
white materials combined
to In
the
plain but handsome tailored of cloth in the height its glory
nj O made
millinery
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
GENIUS OFTEN A MENACE.

Children OF exceptional mental bril-
Iiancy are even greater dangers to so
ciety than those defective or abnor-
mally stupid This is the conclusion
Of DIR Macmillan p. +. GrosZmann OF
the United States bureau OF education
in a report made public the other day.
The educational expert based his state
ment on the comprehensive STUDY
made in the schools OF the Unlteo
States.
"It Is often the exceptionally bright
child. or even the genius. whom we
find on the wrong side. said Dr'
Groszmann. The stupid and weak
minded criminal is not so dangerous
as the clever and intellectual Grim
inal"
As n remedy for the uplift OF mis-
guided Juveniles the scientist adVo
Gates united effort on the part OF ecu
Gators. medical men, social workers
charity organizations. welfare socie
tiea Juvenile courts and other agen
cies He declares In his report ina
all of the separate organizations arr
doing commendable work in this con
nection but that Joint action il neces
sarv. He also advocates the passae'
Of legislation giving the commun'.
the right to direct the educauon"
training of every child.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
KILL 1a,e1o,5oe ANIMALS.

There were 12.910,506 animals
s,aushtered in the federally Inspected
establishments OF Chicago under gov
eminent inspection in 1912. These
consisted Of 1.664613 cattle. 46S''eo
calves. 4.772,357 sheep, 15.273 goats
and 5.994,513 hogs.
The total number Of animals In
snected in the 100 slaughtering and
processing establishments under red
eral inspection in 226 cities and towns
In 1912 was 57,62S49l. This Is an In
crease of nearly 100000 over the hg'
ures for the fiscal year 1911.
Since 1911 the number OF Inspected
establishments. including meat 1000
factories. has increased from 9l9 10
GAO or the animals inspected In 1917
cattle numbered 7245.5S5, calves. 2.
pr. 954. sheep IA 979,354. goats 72.S'i
and hogs 33,052,7p7.
The total copdemnations at the time
OF slaughter for disease or othel
cause numbered 232.GS7 whole car
casses and 494.32S parts of other car
casses, or a total of 727.Of5 condemna
tions. In addition. nearly lS.OO0,oo
hounds of prepared meats and mea
products were condemned on relnspee
t,on because they had become ur
wholesome subsequent to the f1rst II
spection.
Chicago. with 12,91o,5o6 animal
slaughtered under federal inspectio
by the department OF agriculture
leads in numbers The other principe
points of federally inspected slaughte
are in the following order: Kansa
CITY. 5.646,16l: South Omaha. 4.6Os
655; New York. 3.O34 $50; Nation'
stock yards East st. Louis), 2,sS6'2sl
South st. Joseph. 2 611.443: Boston.
1885, 44; Indianapolis 1,59s.5O3; Siou
City 1,520.607; Buffalo, l.3Sl,27l.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
FLIES COST s157 100000 A YEAR.

Figured out in money, TO say noth-
ing of the loss in human life. the cost
to the United States annually of sup
porting its fly population amounts to
sl51 500, 900. say government experts,
who have been making study OF the
results Of the germ-spreading activi-
ties of those insects.
II is estimated that the fly Is respon-
sible for an expenditure OF 5O,OOO.OOO
for the handling of tuberculosis cases.
attributable to germs spread by the
pests, while s70.oO0,ooo represents the
cost Of typhoid fever cases originating
In the same way.
As a carrier Of intestinal fever and
summer diseases, and transporting
agency of dysentery. the fly, scientists
say. must be charged with an expen
diture of 37.2o0.OOo for the cure OF
these diseases.
Satisfactory results are reported II
nearly every city where anti-ny cam
paigns are in progress. In Washing
ton there has been a noticeable fall
Ing of In the size Of the pest horde.
Methods Of fighting the fly which
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
HAD AROUSED HER CURIOSITY
Oval, Girl Wanted Painter to Oi~uioe
Secret She Evidently Considered
Of importance.

A certain painter in New YORK.
though he Is still young man. and
looks younger. has a way OF winning
nr,zes at National academy exhibits
and such Also he has studio near
Central park. The other day he went
into the park with the sort OF para
ohernalia artists use when they go
sketching He picked out place TO
anti him. set mp his workshop. and
fell to very earnestly. Presently ne
was aware of something behind him
something with bright eyes. he
looked up. There stood a smartiy
dressed young lady. aged FIVE or there.
abouts She was frankly interested
IN what he was doing and met MS
gaze without embarrassment.
DO you mind X little girl looks
over your shoulder" she said
Not If she 10 good little GIRL
replied the artist politely-and wen'
on with his painting. II was some
time before he looked up again. Th'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
WOODROW THE COOL"

Those he warm days in Washington
both meteorlogically and politically
President Wilson has been IN the
thick OF both kinds Of warmth yet
close observers declare that he mas
not yet perspired;
Has not been seen to mop his brow
Has not wilted n collar;
Has not used fan;
Has not complained OF the heat;
Has not once said: "Whew. but II
hot"
Has not started the air cooling
plant under the offices.
All this in spite of the fact that ne
"a the hardest worked man In the
United States.
Blighting summer heat has taileh
on the white house. but he mas re
solved to stay ION the job" all sum
NOR tn carry out the administration
reform policies.
His bedroom and his office are only
n hundred feet apart, so that ne
obliged to steal the time II ne get'
awav for a bit of exercise. yet ever
At that. he has established Whit
house record.
He has not even taken on his ves'
He turns on the electric fan In nj
office and goes on working and weign
ing 17s pounds without turning
hair.
And all perspiring Washington
wondering how he does 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
EATABLES MANY AND VARIED
What One Race Looks upon WIZ"
Loathing May Be Considered
DeIicacy by others.

II Is a fact that grasshoppers from
an early time we're regarded as
favorite food by the Israelites. They
were called under the more famiiiar
name locust. which resembles the
erasshopper so closely that In mod
ern times they would have passed TOT
one.
The favorite way Of preparing them
was tn crush them with wine or boil
them in hot water and dry them IN
the sun. They formed a salad course
of many n famous dinner In the DID,
old days.
In Africa, even in modern times
ants are considered the most delicious
form of food. One prominent Engiish
historian quotes having received as
nresent 20 baskets OF ants pounded
| into n paste. He says himself that
n was quite an eatable dish. tasting
like the livers Of chicken
The old Romans ate beetles ana
considered them a delicacy. Even 10
the present day Brazilians eat bugs,
and 1t is not an uncommon thing' IL
Won are invited to a festive dinner 10
a brazilian home. to have served you
in your first course some 20 varieties
4, of bugs. powdered and cooked In Oil
ferent ways. =
In fact. many OF the black tribes II
Africa eat flies and their larvae. IL
the Andama island a man must eat
live rodent before he can marry.
he is not willing to go through tn'
ordeal he is not permitted the pleas
ure OF a wife. i.
Chinese eat roasted dogs. as q
+ many Russians and our Sioux INDIANS
= A century ago dogs were favorit
: meat with our Louisiana darkes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

ton and success Of the project Is also
greater and the attractiveness OF the
place increases as the years go Dy'
while the extra labor at the beginning
ia very soon forgotten.
Almost any style of house harmon
ICES well with such surroundings ana
Is IMPROVED In appearance by the nat
ural beauties OF the building site.
Some materials and some styles OF DO
nestle architecture seem especially
well suited. however. for such use
The accompanying design Is one OF
these.
II ia planned something on the bun
salow order. with prominent roof'
broad on the ground and not overly
high.
A distinctive feature OF this design
ia the use OF cobble stones in the large
chimney and fire place. These couio
also be employed very effectively for
the foundation of the building.
A cobble stone wall can be made
very attractive II the man laying II
properly understands the work III
anv kind of stone work the masor
must use his head as well as Mi
hands. The more variety OF color
shane and size can be obtained TN
more attractive appearance VIII
cobble stone wall present. The ston
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
PENSION FOR BURR
His Application Found in musty
Records.
Writing as LesIble as " Only Month
Old and Dated 1884. When the
Revolutionary Veteran Was
70 Years old.

uoahirg,on 49, The application OF
.or purr of revolutionary fame Tor
. norsion has been unearthed among
the musty files of the pension bureau
secretary Lane has dispatched II u
the Smithsonian institution, suggest
ing that place as the proper depos'.oiy
,or such nm interesting document. Inc
an,,Iication is in an excellent state OF
preservation. =, -,,
The writing is as legible az II writ.
ten n month ago. and the paper is sun
intact. The signature OF the appiioan'
20 modestly placed in the lower right
hand corner and read "A. Burr. mere
are four pages of the application
which is dated in 1884. and ID CLOSELY
written on both sides of legal size pa
per. Therein is set forth that Coiohei
purr. the applicant, Is seventy elsht
wears old. and that he enlisted III l''o
az the age of eighteen.
II is further recited that the appli-
cants first important expedition was
with General Arnold on the Campaign
In Canada. At that time he was anu
10 General Montgomery, VINO was Nit
od In the attack on Quebec. Young
purr's next assignment was as aiu u
| General Arnold, who was In COMMAND
Of the invading army at that time. -"
for no was aid to General Putnam aho
gyms presens at the battles OF LONE
Island and White Plains.
leo
WAS made lieutenant colonel oy zen
eral Washington; that his heaith DC
came impaired and that he made sew
eral attempts to resign on that ac
count and his resignation was accep'
cd conditionally and with protest o.
General Washington, but before IL 700
effect Colonel Burr was persuaded
undertake the destruction OF brllis
b,ockhouse on the Bronx river, whic
he accomplished most successiuii.
and was then persuaded to forego III
intention to resign and continued
active service until 1881.
Among other papers in the hle Is
copy of a, letter to Colonel Burr rro'
George Washington. dated "Headqua
ters Frederick, &c October. 11'S. III
substance of this letter Is found In u
following quotation:
: You in my opinion carry your ioe'
| OF delicacy too far. when you propo'
, to drop your pay while the recovery
your health necessarily requires yo'
absence from the service. IL Is n
1 customary. and 1t would be un)u'
t You therefore have leave to retire u
g I'll your health is so far re-estaolisn'
as TO enable you to do your duty.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Easy Way to XIII Moies.

An excellent way to exterminate
moles is as follows: Prepare small
can Of calcium carbide. which can be
purchased from an automobile or oi-
cycle dealer, open the hole where the
mole has been digging and place some
of the carbide in it,
Pour two or three gallons OF water
into the hole and close up the open
ing In about Is or 20 minutes open
Tho hole and Immediately ignite the
gas formed.
Be careful In lighting the gas "A
gas lighter or a match placed in the
end OF a long stick should be used.
The gas will burn for few sec
onds and then 1t will back-fire In the
hole. There will be no more trouble
from the mole.-Popular Mechanics
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

sbould be rather large and laid at ran
dom not in rows. and should tit to-
gether closely, so that few of the NOR
%, ,o,nts are more than one-half inch
,h,cl The stones should stand out
prominently and should not De pias-
tered to a smooth surface with NOR
tar. neither should any broken edges
be visible. A good workman. by the
proper use of cobble stones. as SHOWN
in this design. can secure very orna-
mental effect and one exactly In keep,
ing with the general atmosphere OF
the rustic site on which the house IL
built.
For the walls Of this house either
olap-boards or shingles may be used
shingles are always appropriate FOL
the walls OF a house OF simple design
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
SCHOOL FOR CONGRESSMAN.

During the discussion Of the tariH
hill Representative J. Hampton Moore:
a PENNSYLVANIA Republican, delivered
his piece" in the shape OF what ne
called tariff primer" He had the
clerk read questions and he answered
them. incidentally roasting the Under
wood measure.
While "Hamy," as Mr.. Moore Is
called by his intimates, was getting
along swimmingly with his primer les
son. Congressman Lobeck OF Nebraska
did his best to make the scene as edu'
cational as possible. Mr.. Lobeck rais.
ed his right hand and franticaliy waved
1t in circles
For what purpose does the gentle
man from Nebraska rise?" asked tine
presiding officer.
please. teacher, may / go out?' was
the response. while the house shooi
its sides laughing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

especially in connection with coooie
stone work There are various pleas
ing WAYS in which shingles may oo
laid 10 suit those who consider inc
ordinary method OF laying the shingles
I'm uniform rows. five inches 10 inc
weather. too monotonous. pleasing
variation is to place the shingles L"
alternate rows OF two and eight inches
10 the weather. This requires no
more material or labor and gives
very attractive appearance. ne
shingles on the roof. however. shouiu
always BE- laid In the regular way.
A glance at the floor plans VIII sho"
n very convenient and comfortable ar
rangCmcut Of space in TINS mousse
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE or
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 wv
subject OF building. for the readers or TINS
paper on account of his Wide experience
ms Editor. Author and Manufacturer ne
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William \ Radford. No lS west
Jackson boulevard Chicago. III. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Il often seems that the style or ap-
pearance OF the house doesn't make so
much difference as the site on whlch
IL is built. In every town and village
there are examples that prove inns
There are delightful little places set
back among shade trees and howerS'
which give one rcstful. home-llke
feeling just by walking past; yet the
house Is really very plain and ordinary
in design.
Then for every one OF this KIM
there is one of the other sort to keep
/ the balance. probably. Every town
/ has them-the house is large and
pompous. quite an architectural crea
ton In fact. but it Is set down onto q
small lot, crowded in. with all tho
trees and shrubbery cut down to make
room for II, In spite of It's size anc
cost residence of this kind Is very
far from attractive. The home build
or would not knowingly take such al
model: yet. many times he does be
cause he does not understand the rea
elements OF success in planning an at
tractive home; and barren uninvl'
ing place is the result.
The experienced home builder wi
always. II possible. select rough an
wooded site; II 1t is slightly billy 4
much the better. The labor and e'
pense. It is true. for grading and PR
pairing the site for the building. an
, for smoothing up the ground afte
wards are greater; but the satisfa
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

have been followed In the national
capital this summer are Endorsed In a
bulletin just issued from the office OF
the state entomologist of Minnesota
The local plan was inaugurated with
a cleanup campaign. Since then the
method has consisted principally OF
bringing to the attention OF citizens.
by means OF educational posters. let
tiers and newspaper articles. sugges-
tons for fly eradication that have
been tried out with success in various
cities
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
GODDESS GETS BATH.

rhe Goddess of Freedom" the dame
IN ton of the capitol. has received her
triennial bath.
For the bathing and painting OF the
goddess and her approaches and foun-
dations, congress appropriated $4,000
charles MacNichol. who has twice De-
fore washed and painted the great
metal figure on the capitol. had the
,ob It required 100000 gallons OF
paint to give back to the goddess OF
freedom her original color. 1t took the
time OF many men several weeks TO
touch the lady up properly.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

There is a large central hall. with
living room occupying the entire
space at the left. while the dining
room with the kitchen back of 1t IL
at the right. On the second floor
there are three bedrooms and bath
room. also four clothes closets.
II is design and arrangement that
would be hard to improve upon Tor
any one desiring a comfortable resi-
dence of artistic appearance. The cost
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

young lady Of FIVE was still there She
caught his eye and bent toward him
with an eager. coaxing smile.
What do the naughty little girls
say to your" she whispered.-New
York Evening Post
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
No Hedoer.

Say, boss, can get of this after
noon about halfpast two?
Whose funeral is 1t to be this time.
James,"
We'll. to be honest. boss. the way
the morning papers have 1t doped out
1t looks like it's going to be the home
teams again"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
A REGULAR Circus.

What did you think OF the dinner
party last night?"
ut was the most daring bareback
performance that ever attended; and
as for your niece, she outstripped all
her competitors!"-Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Let the Youngsters Romp.

When playing with chiidren reheh,
her that a good romp Is excellent for
them, and that noise is seldom harm
fuI unless the little ones are hyper
sensitive to Impressions. and apt to
Get over-excited Let them play what
games they like. and plenty OF them
Their games have way Of merging
automatically into each other as soon
"a they begin to pail. You may be
.ure that the children will not play a
game any longer than they want to 90
children are almost as fond OF make
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

A Chicago alienist says that love
is a form of lunacy. But Shakespeare
said that long before him, so 1t is no
use reviving the discussion at this
late day.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Out of the FRYING Pan.

when she married. ten years ago,
she stated frankly that it was simply
to avoid working for a living"
What does she do all the timer
Takes care of seven small chill
dren."-Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
She Knew,

Darling" he murmured. as soon as
they had been seated in the high
priced restaurant. you can have any.
thing you want on the bill OF fare.
Shall read It off to you?" No" re-
piled the dear girl. lust read it to the
waiter"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

New York is trying to check drink
ing by the finger print system. With
three fingers to consider in the aver
ago case the experts are in for over
time.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

An American woman has sailed for
Italy to find a singing bandit whom she
would put in grand opera. He
might be unable to keep his eye on
the box office.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Just So.

The senator ought to do some
thing for you. You say you were III
his class at school.
Eyes; but I'm in a different ciass
now"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Bed Divided Against Itself.

Tom-Mother. Jacks got half the
bed,
Mother-Well. you take the other
half.
Toni can't; he's got his half In
the middle.-Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

The meanest man so far has been
located In New Jersey. He left his
wife without support. giving as his
excuse that she was suffering with
tuberculosis.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Some OF our cabaret dancers should
have been present the other day to
take a few lessons from that rivetter
who dropped hot bolt inside the
waistband OF his work pants.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Pins and Pins,

First Urchin-Dey say pikin' up
pin brings luck.
First Urchin-Nothin to 1t.
picked up pins in boilin' alley fer
rec weeks. an den got fired.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Overhe ard.

Miss Ouldgirl-Now. If should mo
a man under my bed. Id simply tell
him to marry me or I'd shoot.
Miss Petite-Then you would SIM
ply be arrested for murder.-Juoge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

People are still taking bichloride OF
mercury tablets in mistake for mead
ache remedies. This is a case IN
which It would pay to read the
papers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Though a person may dodge the I'M
muzzled canine and sidestep the de-
ceitful canoe. he may be unable to
avoid the ptomaine germ that turks
here and there during the summer.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Not 20 Be Surprised.

"D,bbs is what would call a prac'
teal optimist."
How Is that?"
He hopes for the best. but Is pre-
pared for the worst.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
Appropriate.

Flubdub-Whst are you going to
call your new play?
Scribbler-"The Wicked Flee"
Flubdub-I suppose you'll try 1t on
the dog?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Our old friend WI Ting-fang may
again visit the United States. He VIII
be warmly welcomed. no questions
asked. but all answered. as usual.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02
His Ability.

There goes man VINO mas the
power of moving the most hard-hear'-
ed people
"Is he a pulpit orator." .,
mo; he's the owner OF FURNITURE
van..'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Though the modern college gradu.
ate knows all about everything. he Is
discreet enough to conceal the fact
from the crude person to whom he ap
plies for a job.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

We suppose that in a couple OF hun
dred years from now there Will be a
society OF descendants Of those VINO
came over In the Imperator.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

Collisions between aeroplanes are a
new danger of civilization. Apparent.
ly. there is not room for similar am
billions even in the boundless space
of the atmosphere.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-02

"Bonesetter" Reese. called to attend
a disabled dancer Of the tango. left
an Eisteddfod to do 1t. However he
was not at work on the Eisteddfod.