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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Brave Policeman.

Here Is something for US all to keen
in mind when We are criticising pub.
lie servants.
The New York Sun, under a dra,
matte cartoon headed And Yet Some
Say They Are All Grafters," reprints
this simple story OF police heroism at
a recent FIRE:
Policeman Walsh grabbed the WON.
an and the baby and started down to
the street. The burden was too much
for him and he slipped when about the
second story. As he slid down the lad
der he managed to keep the woman
and the baby above him. He struck
the ground with such force that he was
stunned, but the fall of the woman and
her baby was broken and both we're
saved"
Police cowardice is the rarest thing
In our police service. We must be
Just in our criticism. We must not be-
smirch the brave for the shortcomings
of the grafters; no more should we ex-
cuse the grafters because of the
bravery Of the competent-Living
Church
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
TESTING Hardness of Steel.

A very simple device has recently
been invented for testing the hard
ness Of steel by impact 1t consists
OF a tubular standard fitted with a
hardened steel ball at the lower end,
which is placed upon the steel to be
tested. At the upper end Of the stand.
ard is a spirit level by which the
standard may be brought to true yer.
teal position. Mounted on the standard
is a cylindrical drop weight. This is
raised to the top Of the standard and
then dropped, striking a weight
receiving block at the bottom OF the
standard which communicates the i'm.
pact to the steel ball. and makes an
indentation in the steel that is being
tested. By measuring the diameter
Of the indentation with a celluloid
scale the hardness Of the steel may
be determined.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Byward Tower Shown as Part of the
Main Building.

5yward Tower Shown as Part Of the
Main Building.
row bridge giving access to Tower
wharf and the Thames, and on the
Martin tower, which stands at the
northeast angle of the inner wall.
The cement was in many places per-
ishing. and the embedded fints i'm
periled passers-by. On the upper
part of the Postern Gate tower a thin
facing was hanging out from the main
surface Of the wall to a distance In
many places OF four inches, and was
thus extremely dangerous. After the
plaster was removed 1t became neces-
sary to repair the masonry effectively.
In the course of centuries the walls
have been worked over and over again
with old and new material, much Of
which was Indifferent, while the re-
building was often poorly constructed
The face disclosed beneath the flint
work was thus in many places loose
and rotten, and sometimes consisted
Of mere rubble. On the Martin tower,
where the work for the present is
completed, one such mass Of half-dis-
integrated rubbIe had to be secured
with a chain to hold II fast while the
repairs went on. The joints had to
be repointed to a depth of four inches,
owing to the decay of the mortar;
large cracks were filed and consoli-
dated by liquid concrete injected by
the grouting machine, and the old dis
connected Quoins were reinforced at
intervals by new ones securely bonded
to the wall faces.
The improvement in the appearance
OF the Martin tower is great. One
guiding principle is to use stone which
Is not only durable but harmonious in
texture and color, and another Is to
keep the joints subordinate to the out
lines OF the stone. This is done by US
ing a special grit mortar which ia
brushed over when still soft, SO as to
leave the grit standing out and avoid
the fiat and soapy appearance which
is an eyesore In itself and hides the
Characteristic lines Of ancient ma
sonry.
The work still proceeding on the
byward tower offered slightly differ
ent problems. Here, too, there was
much disintegration, but 1t was large
iy caused by the decay of the iron
cramps securing the ashlar and the
Iron grilles guarding the windows.
The iron had expanded 80 much in
rusting that 1t had fractured stone
after stone. splitting OH a rough seq
ment OF a circle from each angle
where the ends of the cramps entered
The loosened ashlar face, which In
places was only four inches thick
had fallen away from the masonry be
hind 1t. and was merely secured by
the string-courses. leaving an abhor
rent void.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

! ence knew about her husbands con
! dition and sympathized with her. be-
ing aware of how attached to each
other they were. Yet she was per
mitted to go on with her act.
In the absence Of her husband, the
original act had to be abandoned. and
Miss Bayes called upon the audience
to name any song they might like her
to sing. Some one called for a popu-
lar melody Miss Bayes hesitated.
The tears gathered In her eyes.
Il can't sing that without my dar-
ling!" she exclaimed as she bit
her lip.
Another song was called for. Again
the eyes of Miss Bayes filled with
tears, and they came so freely this
time that she had to turn her back
on the audience.
Il can't sing that without my dar-
ling, either" she stammered.
1t was evident that she was in no
condition to go on with her perform
ance Yet she continued to the end. 1t
seemed cruel to allow her to go on, but
the audience had to be served. Miss
Bayes would no doubt have preferred
to cancel her engagement and remain
by the side of her sick husband, but
the tyranny Of the audience was not
a thing to be trified with. They had
come from all parts of the city to see
Miss Bayes and they must not be
disappointed. 1t is one of the unpieas-
ant duties Of managers to enforce this
rule.
The point OF this episode is some
what weakened by later events, includ-
ing the separation Of Nora Bayes and
her husband. but the fact remains
that the incident Is good illustration
OF what actors and actresses have to
go through to serve the tyrant
known as the public.
Laurette Taylor, who has scored
success in Peg o My Heart" was the
victim Of an odd experience when she
was appearing at the Maxine Elliott
theater in The Bird of Paradise"
One evening. little while before the
rise of the curtain. she received a
nate warning her that she had only
five weeks to live. 1t was signed
with skull and crossbones Miss
Taylor was alarmed by the tone Of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
LIGHT BREAKS IN
Thoughtful Farmer Learns About
Coffee.

Many people exist In a more or less
hazy condition and it often takes years
before they realize that tea and cof-
fee are often the cause Of the cloudi-
ness, and that there is a simple way
to let the light break in.
A worthy farmer had such an exper.
fence and tells about 1t, in letter. He
says:
For about forty years, have had
indigestion and stomach trouble In
various forms. During the last rs
years l would not more than get over
one spell Of bilious collie until another
would be upon me.
The best doctors I could get and
all the medicines / could buy. only
gave me temporary relief.
Change Of climate was tried with
out results. could not sleep nights,
had rheumatism and my heart would
palpitate at times so that 1t seemed
1t would jump out Of my body.
II came to the conclusion that there
was no relief for me and that I was
about wound up, when / saw a Postum
advertisement l had always been a
coffee drinker. and got an idea from
the ad. that maybe coffee was the
cause OF my trouble.
Il began to use Postum instead of
coffee and In less than three weeks I
felt like new man. The rheumatism
left me. and have never had a spell
OF bilious collie since.
My appetite is good, my digestion
never was better and / can do more
work than before for 40 years.
Il haven't tasted coffee since I be-
gan with Postum. My wife makes it
according to directions and I relish 1t
as well as ever did coffee, and / was
certainly slave to coffee"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the lit
tie book, The Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well boiled.
instant Postum is a soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly In a
cup Of hot water and, with the add.
ton OF cream and sugar. makes q de-
hcious beverage instantly.
There's . reason" Tor Postum.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

other linguistic defect. he will now
have to know his scales.
The kaiser has been considerably
exercised in his mind lately because
invariably the orders are barbarously
distorted, and many OF the syllables of
the words used remain in the officers
throat. But. worst of all. each officer
has his own way Of pitching" his or
ders.
Professor Spiess was instructed by
the kaiser to reform al this, and
after working for several weeks and
laboring over the claims Of the vari-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

maintenance Of the high standard Of
excellence for which Calumet Baking
Powder is famed.
The Calumet Baking Powder Com
pany was organized a quarter of a
century ago by Mr.. VIM. NJ. Wright
The company first began the manu-
facture of baking powder in a COM
paratively small way, with limited
capital Modern methods, combined
with high grade materials and an IN
wavering determination to produce
an article of superior quality have
created a demand which necessitated
the erection of the new Calumet plant
have made the Calumet Company a
substantial factor In the Industrial
life of Chicago, and won for 1t a pat
ronage which is a benefit and a cred
1t to the city.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

When completed, the new plant of
the Calumet Baking Powder Company,
now under course OF construction. at
South 41st avenue and Fillmore
street, will prove a fitting monument
to the ability, honesty and progress
siveness which have rendered posi-
BILE the tremendous growth Of one of
Chicago's most prominent industrial
institutions.
This immense plant, the estimated
cost OF which is s250,000, is a strictly
modern five-story and basement, fire
proof, REINFORCED concrete building.
Size, 260x100 feet. One OF the novel
and interesting features Of this, the
largest and most efficiently equipped
Baking Powder plant in existence,
will be a cantilever shipping platform
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Appeal Sustained.

A mouse being chased by a cat in
Mr.. Joe's brewery, fell into a vat OF
beer. The cat sprang to the edge OF
the vat and called: Aha, Mrs.
Mouse, you had better have let me eat
you than to drown"
Yes" replied the mouse, eff you
will save me from this, you may eat
me-"
The cat went to the edge of the
tank and extended his paw, and the
mouse landed and ran hastily into its
hole.
Come out" demanded the angry
cat, redeem your promise and let me
devour you"
"Oh, no." said the mouse, when ]
made it was in liquor"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

ing chap who volunteered that he
knew the local baseball situation pref.
ty we'll.
What kind of a pitcher is b."
asked Irwin.
He's pretty good, but there's Just
one real player on the team. That's
Dolan He can hit, he can field. he
can run" and the enthusiast breez,
ed away for an hour on the merits of
this wonderful phenom. Irwin was
impressed.
Well. | must be going" said the
fan at last. but mind what tell you
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Sure. He Mas Glad.

A Boston father the past summer
sent his boy Reginald and his three
sisters to visit a relative in Maine.
Though it was understood the visit
was to consume three weeks, their
stay heightened to two months.
Well" asked the father upon the
return of his offspring" was your
Uncle William glad to see you?"
WAS he?" reiterated the eldest
boy, as though surprised by the query.
why, dad. he asked me why we
didn't bring you, mother, the cook.
the maid and the dog!"-Harper's
Magazine.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

/ the note and became hysterical. How
| ever she received her cue and brac
/ ing herself she made her way to this
| stage.
/ In the first act Of this play Miss
! Taylor had a little speech in which
/ she said Why should be a prin'
| cess? | want to live, TO swim. TO run,
| to play; | want to live, live, live
/ Miss Taylor remembered the note she
! had received threatening her life. She
| became terrified again and her speech
emphasizing her wish 10 live became
SO hysterical that it wns necessary for
her to rush off the stage The man
ager came out promptly, and, not
knowing what explanation to give.
said that Miss Taylor had been seized
with an attack of 3tomaine poison
ing.
After some delay the performance
was continued. In the last act Miss
Taylor was to climb up a mountain
and jump into a burning pit. When
she reached the top Of the incline on
this occasion she was once more over
=
death, and ran back in full view OF
the audience.
For more than fortnight Miss Tay-
lOr was In a nervous condition. One
evening during the play u man arose
to take of his overcoat. Miss Taylor,
thinking it might be the writer of the
mysterious note, screamed. On an
other occasion small ball rolling
onto the stage from behind the wings
set her in a panic.
Nine. Frances Aida was attacked
with appendicitis several seasons ago
during a performance of "Othello"
She was seized in the first act, but
went through the entire performance
bravely. When the curtain went down
on the last act she was rushed to the
hospital and an operation was per
formed without delay.
Whatever terrors such contingen.
cies have for most actors and actress
es they seem to Margaret Hing
ton only trfles compared with
greater problem which public
performers have to face. She un-
derrates the Inconvenience of physical
disability and emphasizes the danger
of temporary spiritual or mental un.
fitness. There is a great source of
danger to the artist and to dramatic
art, she thinks, In the common prac
tice Of allowing stars to play single
role eight times week and for az
many performances as the public will
patronize, without considering wheth
er the actor or actress is in the mood
or condition to offer the public the
best that is in her.
This practice "of working a single
play and single actor to death is
one Of the dangers threatening the life
of the American theater, she insists
This condition can be improved only
by training spoiled American audi
ences TO the point where they will
be prepared to see a star role inter
rupted by any good artist, whether
named on the program or not.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
OFFICERS MUST BE MUSICAL
Commands In the German Army Are
heneeforth All to Be Based
on q Given Note.

In the future German officers who
have a musical ear will be better able
than others to give commands. for
the method Of pronouncing orders to
troops is to be entirely revoIutionized.
Instead Of any one being fully quail
Ned to utter commands, provided he
does not suffer from a stammer or
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
projecting over to a switch track on
a level with the second floor.

projecting over to a switch track on
a level with the second floor.
Automatic machinery, modern ap-
planes and passenger and freight
elevators OF the latest type will be
installed and employed in manufac-
turing and handling the company's
product.
Plans which make possible a maxi
mum amount OF glass area and the
highest degree OF sanitation have
been carefully and scientifically pre-
pared. Spacious and splendidly ap-
pointed rest rooms are provided for
employees.
One entire floor will be devoted to
laboratory and research equipment.
The installation OF a modern bakery
for experiment purposes insures the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
JUST PUTTING SCOUT WISE
Acquaintance There With Inside In
formation as to the Merits Of
the Ball Players.

Some years ago. when Arthur Ir-
win. the Highland scout. was sleuth-
ing in the west. he dropped into a lit
tie town which was supposed to boast
a pitcher of big league possibility.
Longing around the hotel to pick up
all the gossip he could. Irwin finally
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

this fellow Dolan will be In the biz
leagues soon"
AS the citizen walked away tn,
manager of the hotel happened along.
Who is that fellow" asked Irwin.
pointing to the retreating figure.
Why. don't you know" asked the
proprietor, shocked that anyone could
be so ignorant That's Casey Do
Ian. our third baseman."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Bouncing Arrival Was a Baby.

There was a stork party in Atchison
recently, and the husband was in the
room when his first baby was born.
He suddenly rushed from it and down
stairs to where several persons were
waiting to hear the news. IT'S a
baby, it's baby" he said. greatly ex-
cited. What did you think it was
going to be, a cat?" asked his broth.
er.-Kansas City Star.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Our Pastimes.

From these diamonds and tennis
courts and gold links and lacrosse
fields and other playing grounds we
are getting new generation of young
men and women, who have breath,
muscle and endurance, and who will
give a new stature to the nation.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Sounds Serious.

Il am going to see my avuncular re-
lation"
Dear me! Is he as bad as all
that?"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

, GUS notes, natural and fiat. the profess
sor finally found the note on which
orders must be based-C natural.
This is probably the first time that
the enunciation of orders has been
taken up scientifically. and there 10 a
bad time ahead for officers who lack
a musical ear.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Came TO the Same ThInn

Sophomore-How did you make
your father pay your college ex-
penses?
Junior-Threatened to wait on his
table at the summer hotel.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Patients.

Takes a lot of patience to run an
automobile and keep it up right,
doesn't it?"
1T certainly does. And none knows
this better than we doctors"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
His Fatal Error.

well, Wildboys has himself to
thank for his troubles. He mistook
license for liberty"
"Eh? How's that?"
Marriage license" Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Got a Jar.

What are you looking at me for?"
I'm meat Inspector" answered
the man addressed
And then the end-seat hog blushed
and moved over.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
His WAY.

"The barber is a great man fol
stories"
Yes, and he illustrates them with
cuts"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
It's Illuminating,

Did you see where in some city
they have put luminous paint on the
park benches to prevent spooning?"
Luminous paint? That's a bright
idea"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Over NothlnQ.

MY wife and myself quarreled by
wireless today"
That's what ! call having a few
words over nothing"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

bachelor decided to dash
out into the cold night air
10 perform noble act AS he rushes
off the stage he cries: Where is my
shawl? Where is my shawl?
can't go out without shawl. Ali"
The Ali" indicates his satisfaction
at finding the desired article. Then
he leaves the stage.
At one performance of the play the
( property man neglected to put the
shawl in its proper place, and when
/ the bachelor uttered the word All"
he was embarrassed to find that there
was no shawl in sight. He cast a
hasty glance about him, hoping that it
might be found, but after what must
have been to him long and painful
wait he turned up his coat collar. and
80 went out to brave the storm.
/ Now this hitch in the performance,
apparent as it was, remained unde-
tected by all but two or three in the
large audience. The other spectators
showed 20 sign of suspecting that
something had gone wrong, even when
the bachelor returned later with
the shawl around his shoulders.
Such bitches occur often enough
In the pest managed plays, yet per-
haps OILY one person in 500 ever de-
tects them.
1t would be a mistake to conclude
from .his that audiences, however
critical they may be, are unob-
servant. 1t is a case not of lack of
powe. of observation but OF an over
abundance of faith. The fact is that
they have become SO accustomed TO
absolute perfection in the produc-
ton of plays that it seems almost in
conceivable to them that an actor
should be found wanting or that the
smoVthness Of a performance should
be hindered by human fallibility.
This faith in the absolute perfection
Of the machinery OF the theater has
resulted in delicate but powerful
form OF tyranny which has, unknown
to the audiences that exercise it,
caused pain and terror and grief
innumerable performers. Slaves of
this relentless tyranny, they have
been compelled to appear as usual in
spita of tragedies and ailments I'M
suspected by the public. Sometimes
the circumstances have been tragic
and at times they have been rather
comical
Last summer Jack Norworth, the
husband Of Nora Bayes, was taken
seriously Ill and the doctors sent
him OF to Europe in haste, While her
husband was racing with death across
the seas Nora Bayes was obliged to
go on with her performance at the
New Brighton theater, where the pair
had been appearing. When seen by
the writer a few minutes before her
act she was almost in a state Of col
lapse from anxiety and grief. Her
hair was dishevelled, her eyes were
red with crying, and she seemed q
wreck. A few minutes later she ap-
peared before the audience, gayly be-
decked and smiling as though she
were the happiest woman in the world.
1t happened that many In the audi
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Jobs Comforters,

Some folks" said Uncle Eben,
has a way OF remindin' you OF yoh
troubles by continually tellin you not
to worry about EN-"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Not Half Enouoh.

Kitty-They say, you know, that
love makes the world go round.
Marie-Maybe; but 1t cannot make
the eligible young men go round.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Why He Hadn't Noticed.

Jack-Ever notice how Betty shuts
her eyes whenever she's kissed?
Tom-No; | could never get the
chaperon to shut hers
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06
Flats.

Knicker-How do you like the kitch-
enette apartment?
Booker think it has a roomette
for Improvement
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamms-
ton ,allays pain, cures wind colo Csc bottleAn
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

Perhaps the wooden nutmeg chan
moved west AID Invented the hollow
straw berry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

A woman isn't always true to her
color, even when she applies it her.
self.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

It's a short lane that isn't tainted
with gasoline.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

To cool burns use Hanfords Balsam.
Adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-09-06

Or Get on His Pedestal.
Every man whose children regard
him as the wisest and best man on
earth is compelled to lead something
OF a double life.