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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
SECURE SPECIMENS
Expeditions of Smithsonian
Agents Narrated in Report.
institutions New Pamphlet Tells Of
Work of Different Parties and of
Many Specimens Received
Solar Rays Variable.

Following the custom
established in 1911. the Smithsonian
Institution has just issued an illus
trated pamphlet dealing with the
many scientific expeditions conducted
under its direction, or in which It's
representatives participated.
The pamphlet describes the work of
about twenty different parties. and
the territory covered includes certain
portions of British East Africa. Abys-
Binia, Algeria, Eastern Siberia and
Mongolia, the Altai mountains, Bor-
neO, st. Lawrence island. Alaska,
British Columbia. Alberta, Newfound-
land. Labrador, the Panama canal
zone, and the Bahama islands, and
many sections of the United States.
The institution was represented by
two small parties in Borneo.
Dr. w. L. Abbott, who financed the
Dutch East BOrneO expedition under
I'd many large collections to the Ma
tional museum, has been carrying on
A personal investigation in Cashmere,
where he has been trapping and
studying the smaller mammals of that
country. specimens of which have
been sent to the museum.
Through the invitation of DR.. TheO-
dore Lyman of Harvard university,
the institution was enabled to Co
operate with the Museum Of COmpar-
ative Zoology in an expedition to the
Altai mountains of Siberia and Mon
golia.
George Mixter, another collaboration
of the museum, also visited Siberia.
where he secured certain mammals
from the region about Lake Baikal,
among them bear and seal.
OF particular inter"et was a trip
made by DR.. Ales Ia to Siberia
and Mongolia, to study the physical
anthropoiogy Of the natives. His par
ticular object was a search for data
concerning the race which is supposed
to have peopled America. He draws
the conclusion that there exist in sew
eral places in Siberia, Mongolia and
Tibet numerous remains of an ancient
population, which was physically
identical with and in all probability
gave rise to the American Indian.
The hunting trip carried on by Paul
J. Rainey in British East Africa, in
which the institution was represented
by Edmund Heller, was terminated in
December. 1911, and since then the
collection has been received at the
National museum. Altogether the
trip was a remarkably successful one;
nearly 1000 mammals, 1000 reptiles,
and 400 birds were obtained.
The astrophysicial observatory of
the Smithsonian Institution again sent
an expedition to Bassour, Algeria, for
the continuation Of the observations
relative to the heat of the sun, an in
vestigation on which the observatory
has been working for the past seven
years, with observing stations on
Mount Wilson. Cal, and during two
seasons in Algeria. Mr.. Abbot, the
director of the observatory, states
that the observations of the last year
prove conclusively the supposed varia-
bility of the solar rays.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
SENATOR WAS CURIOUS.

Senator-elect Robert E. Broussard
of Louisiana is a wiser man now. The
geological survey made him so.
Mr.. Broussard was one of the first
persons to venture out of his hotel
after the severe storm that swept
Washington a few days ago. On the
sidewalks, where he travelled, he found
thousands of pebbles of many shapes
and colors. He noticed among others
gray, blue and reddish-tinted stones.
Believing that the storm had blown
such pebbles out of the air or some
distant planet, he became curious to
know where they came from and
whether or not they contained pre-
cious metals He saved handful Of
them, and without saying anything
about his find, took the little stones to
the geological survey for examination.
He received a note saying:
Pebbles, blown from the roof of a
house that was being covered, some
painted blue and others red"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Iuxurv for Ostrlchea.

Dealing with the anti-plumage cam
paign in England, the Cape Times in
a leading article remarks that: Were
it not for the commercial value of its
feathers. the ostrich would today be
as rare in civilized South Africa as the
hippopotamus. The ostrich is really
a much pampered bird, living a life of
pure luxury. He is bred and kept in
condition merely for the sake of his
feathers, and generally he lives 10 a
ripe old age. The feathers are not
pulled out from the sockets by the
roots, but are cut with as little pain
to the bird as is caused to a sheep by
the shearer."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
SEEKING INFORMATION.

While strange letters are not
rarity in government departments. the
secretary of agriculture recently re-
ceived a letter which breaks all rec
ords for inquiry having to do with
drugs and medicine. This letter,
which is printed below, emitting the
name and address of the writer, gives
an insight into a certain type of per
sons who think they can use all sorts
of drugs and poisons in making patent
medicine. An exact copy of the let
ter follows:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Hot Springs
Liver Buttons
are in Town
People Coming for Miles Around for
Wonderful Constipation Remedy
that is Better, Safer and Surer
Than CaIomei.

Tone up your liver; clean your bow
els of foul waste; drive poisonous
gases from your stomach, end constr
patton and feel fine and full OF energy
in twenty-four hours.
Throw away calomel: it's danger
Gus; you know it; everybody knows
It.
HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS
are different. They are harmless; act
gently yet surely on the bowels and
do not cause a particle of after mis-
cry.
It's joyful laxative and more; it's
fine for dizziness, biliousness, sick
headache. sallow skin and malaria
and is as safe and splendid for chill
dren as for grown-up people. Every
body needs them; a box for quar-
ter at all druggists. Postcard brings
you free samples from Hot Springs
Chemical Co., Hot Springs, Ark.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
TO RESTORE PLATE.

The bronze plate placed on the
mainmast of the battleship Maine in
1910 by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution of Habana. Cuba, is to
be restored to the historic old SPAR
when it is erected in Arlington GENE
terry to mark the graves of the I'M.
known dead of the Inflated battle
ship. The Habana chapter of the
daughters recently won the consent
of the navy department archives when
the work of raising the vessel was
begun.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Just Like a Husband.

my husband is one of the most
stubborn men in the world"
"He can't be any more stubborn
than mine"
20, yes, I'm sure he must be. Yes
terday l had an engagement to meet
him at three o'clock"
"Yes?"
well, 1t was nearly 4:30 when ]
got there, and he won't admit yet
that the rest he got while he was
waiting did him any good.-Chicago
Record Herald.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
RED TAPE TANGLED.

The red tape of the United States
government simply gets tangled up
until it costs the government a pretty
penny. Recently an army officer sent
in his gas and electric light bills, and
these were tied up in so much red
tape in the department that the gov
eminent was finally penalized for the
amount, and had to lose the discount.
The auditor for the army held the
officer responsible and deducted the
amount from his credit, but the con-
troller relieved him and allowed him
the amount of the difference.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Obeylnu instructions.

Jock McTavish had the misfortune
to get arrested and sentenced. He
was given bucket of water, brush
and cake Of strong soap, and told to
wash his cell. Some time later the
jailor came through and saw McTav-
ish giving himself a thorough scour-
ing. Here" he cried, what are you
doing? Didn't tell you to wash your
cell?" AYE. an am l no washin' MAJ
SELF" asked the surprised McTavish.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
To Memory Dear.

Ted-I hope you gave your girl
birthday present that will cause her
to long remember you.
Ned don't know about that; but
it's a constant reminder to me, for
bought it on the installment plan
Stray Stories.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
July 3rd. 1913

July 3rd. 1913.
ana how much ISS alcohaIl wood
bee allowed in one gallon this 10 preserve
1t only think sumo youses Sc in Volum
please tell just how much the law wood
permit.
1t is needless to say the experts OF
the bureau of chemistry did not en-
courage the writer to enter the patent
medicine field. He was given specific
warming as to the danger of prepar-
ing such substances IL haphazard
fashion, and also given full warning
as to the federal law governing the
matter
The federal authorities, however.
have no legal power under the food
and drugs act to prevent these people
from making this medicine containing
poisonous substances. While there Is
strict legal regulation over the prac-
tice of medicine and the filing of pre-
scriptiOns, the same legal control does
not extend TO the manufacture of pat
ent medicine, provided the makers or
these patent medicines state on the
label the presence of all substances
which the law says shall be so noted,
and do not use label that misbrands
the article or misleads the purchaser
as TO its contents. and do not make
any excessive or false claims as to its
remedial powers, the federal authori-
ties cannot stop the sale of the arti-
Gle in interstate commerce or other
wise
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
OverindulQence.

MY wife will know / drank too
much at the banquet"
why, you are walking straight
enough"
But look at the bum umbrella
picked out"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
PROLONGED Function,

THE rich lady next door is very
gracious of late"
Il know the symptoms. She is
going away for the summer, and
hopes to jolly US into entertaining her
cat while she is away"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Mixed Metaphors.

Jones has certainly bad way OF
mixing up things in his talk"
whats the matter now?"
"He says at his house staining the
bare floors is the topic just now on
the carpet"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Cleansea the Wounds.

For injuries from rusty nails or any
other external hurts, apply Hanford's
Balsam. 1t should kill any germs,
cleanse the wound and remove Sore
ness. Then quick healing will follow.
Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
RUB-MY-TlSM

Twill cure your rheumatism and all
kinds If aches and pains-Neuralgia
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antlseptle
.Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
DeiavIno the Law.

How in the world will you dig up
more evidence to get me a new trial?"
Don't worry about that" replied
the lawyer. "All you have to do is to
dig up more money."-Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

What do you think of the two gov
errors who went out and worked on
the state highways themselves"
They evidently, in their official life,
wanted a smooth road to travel"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Physicians Recommend CastOria

AST0R has met with pronounced favor the part physicians pana
~ Cuca societies and medical authorities It is used by physicians with
results gratifying The extended of Catoa unuesonaby the
result Of three facts f-The indsputabe evidence that it harmless
ss'That not only lays stomach pains and quets the but am
M the food T agreeable and perfect substitute OIL
absolutely safe It does not contain any OPIUM Morphine other narcotic
and does not u unlike Soothing Syrps Batmans Drops Godfey
Cordial This is good deal for Medical Journal say. duty how
ever expose danger and record the advancing health The day
for poisoning innocent children through greed ignorance ought end To
knowledge CasOa remedy which produces and health by
regulating the emnot by Supplying iand readers entitled
the infrmation-HaWS of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
No. SIX-SIXTY-SIX

This is a prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or ChIlls and
Fever. Five or six doses win break
any case, and if taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Foley Kidney Pills Succeed

because they are good honest med
icine that cannot help but heal kid
neyand bladder ailmentsand urinary
irregularities, if they are once taken
into the system. Try them now
for positive and permanent help.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
The Main ThinQ.

Observation-Disclosures, what are the In
tentions of that young man you are
permitting to call on you so often?
Daughter-Never mind that, mother;
Iknow what my intentions are.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Dreadful Slam.

Il guess | amt much of hit with
Mrs Wombat."
"Why not?'
AT the party last night, she left me
to talk to her husband"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Sympathetic Affliction.

THAT impecunious nobleman's rich
wife and his creditors are now sympa-
thizing with each other"
ION what grounds?"
HE beat both of them"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Loud.

THAT young Jones is bound to be.
heard FROM" said the Old Fogy, as he
turned away from the window
Yes remarked old Crouch. Il no
ticed his clothes this morning"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Convincinu.

Many people complain that they are
not appreciated at their true worth;
and the numerous empty prison cells
seem to bear them out.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Why?

why do people speak of the hui
man race'?"
Because men and women are al
ways running after each other. Cal
ifornia Pelican
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Heroic.

81 saved a life this summer"
You don't say so, Whose was it,"
MY own. l didn't go in swim
ming"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
The Way of IL.

Miss May made a hit with Jack
the first glance she gave him"
81 sea sort of glancing blow"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills put
the stomach in good condition in
short time. Try them for Sick Stom-
ach, Biliousness and Indigestion. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
The Reason.

Miss De Pepper is one of the hot
test dressers l know OF" She ought
to be, she buys her clothes at fire
sales
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Better than a plaster-Hanford's
Balsam when thoroughly applied. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Ambitious Youth.

my boy is preparing for college"
Has a tutor, eh?"
'NO, a trainer"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Sore Eyes, Granulated Eyeiids and Sites
promptly healed with Roman Eye Bal
sam. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
The Differe nee.

Il see your new cook is rare
Yes, she is, but all her meats are
we'll done"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Getting husband is an art; keep
ing him is a domestic problem.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

For chronic pain in the back apply
Hanfords Balsam. Rub it on and rub
it in thoroughly. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

DR.. Peery's Vermifuge "Dead Shot" kills
and expels Worms In very few hours.
Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Its Class.

MY incubator has been stolen"
Then you have suffered a fowl
wrong"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

GRADUATED EYELYDS CURED
The worst cases, no matter ~ how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful old reliable Pr POrters
Autiseptic Healing on. Relieves pain and heals al
tho same time. 25c, BIC, Sl.00.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Song of the Husbands club: What
Are the Wild Wives Saying?"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Secretary OF Agriculture. wood this all
bee allowed in medicen and wood It have
10 bee Patend before il Could bee spald
sons Salts and then \ number Of herbs
that grows hears such as Mullin and and
Banks. how much Arsnic wood bee
allowed to say gallon Of Chill Tonic
please write NEE at once My Mother
wants 10 make this Ncdecin and l want
10 know the Ruels before il is don.
Respectfully,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

When suffering from some form Of feminine
disorder told that operation is necessary Il of course
frghtens her.
The very thought Of the hospital operating table and the
surgeons knife strikes her heart and wonder
1t quite that Of these troubles may reach stage
where operation is the only resource but thousands Of
women have avoided the necessity of operation by taking
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound This fact IS
atesed by the grateful letters they write to US after her
health has been restored.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
But a Fiction.

That Styx ferry business was fine,
said one manager.
How so?" asked another.
Its ferryman had a way of making
all the deadheads pay their way"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Expensive Lawmakinu Bod,

France has the most expensive par
lament. 1t costs S1,500000 a year.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
For Effect.

PA, what is a pulpiteer?"
"a pulpiteer, son, is a preacher
who makes frequent use of the pull
pit tear"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to ChaS. H. Fletcher.

Hastead prescribed
Belmont Cleveland
found anything that filed the place"
Dr. Taft of your
found household
years. s excellent"
Dr. R. Detroit prescribe
extensively have found anything
troubles that there limitations the field but
that
children certainly know something medicine
from family have
and efficient n
Dr. Clausen Of Philadelphia THE
the medical heartily
IN
Dr. R. NJ Ward of City,
prescribe proprietary
like that Of other physicians
cepion. prescribe
to be thoroughly reliable remedy hdns
mem o
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

Suitable Partner.
Poor links Is walleyed."
How lucky! Just the fellow TO
dance with the wall flowers at my
party"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20

For 80 years Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with wOman's ailments
does Justice to herself if she does not try this f
nous medicine made from roots and herbs, it
has restored SO many suffering women to health.
FRH@Write to LYDIA E.PINKHAM MEDICINE co.
- CONFIDENTIAL LYNN, MASS, for advice.
Your letter will be opened read and answered
by q woman and held in strict confidence.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-20
These Two Women Prove Our Claim.

a my fami Of
to all suffering
Pnkhams IN
/ m a terrib SUITE
in y.
for
a times. c "
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1
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Pinkham a
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could almost Wyona St., Charlotte n
Now answer this question if you Why should
submit surgical operation without first giving Lydia
E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound trial? You know that
it has saved many others-why should it fail your case
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-03-28
DRAIN BIG BLACK RIVER,
Land Owners at Durant Plan for a Pre-.
liminary Survey.

Durant.-At "A meeting of the lana
owners along Big Black river, held here,
1t was decided to have a preliminary
survey made OF Big Black river swamp
lands from the A. & V. Railroad cross.
ing to Montgomery county, with a view
OF having this land drained and placed
in a condition fit for cultivation. An
examination of the land along the liver
had previously been made by the United
states government engineers, and u re.
port OF this examination was made at
this meeting. This report shows that
there are approximately 10000 acres of
land subject to repeated overflows III
this territory. In its present condition
it is practically valueless for farming
purposes. 1t is estimated that with
proper drainage the yield on the land
in this territory now in cultivation will
be increased from 100 to $50 per cent,
and thousands of acres will be reclaimed
from a present useless condition.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-03-28
QUARANTINE STOPS
CARLOADS OF CATTLE
ALABAMA g. vICKSBURG RAILROAD
REFUSES SHIPMENT.
Consignment Is Held Up at jackson En-
Route From Louisiana to Newton,
Where Work of Eradication
Is Going On.

Jackson.-A practical illustration Of
the protection which the cattle quaran.
TIN regulations maintained by the fed
eral government, covering shipments OF
cattle from areas in which the work OF
TICK eradication is not being conducted.
to those where the regulations of State
and Federal authorities are cooperating
under the supervision OF the live stock
sanitary board, is furnished at this
point. 1t appears, according to Commits
sioner of Agriculture Blakeslee, that a
shipment o: cattle, comprising two car
loads, which reached mere in transit from
a point in South Louisiana over the Ya-
zoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad, to
Newton county, Mississippi, is tied up
here for the reason that the Alabama
& Vicksburg Railway Company, over
whose lines the cattle should pass to
their ultimate destination, declines out
right to receive them. Under the regu.
l~ations, these cattle could not be deliv-
cred at Newton, nor unloaded, for the
reason that Newton county is carrying
on the eradication work under the aus.
pieces OF the State and Federal govern
ments, and cattle from a tick-infested
territory, or in which the work has not
been taken up, cannot be unloaded. They
must be held at the expense and risk OF
the receiving line, according to the pro
visions of both State and Federal law
II the shipment had originated in a
State or county in which the tick work
had been complied with and againk
which the shipping embargo had beer
removed, there would have been no trou
Bile, and the cattle would now be in the
hands Of the consignees.