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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19
WANTED TO MAKE 1T SQUARE
Besides He Liked the Place and Hated
to Leave II, With His Three
Square Meals a Day.

Mr. Parmalee lowered himself care.
fully into chair and laid his horn
beam staff across his knees ANY
mail for me or my folks today?" he
inquired
Nothing today. Mr. Parmalee," re.
piled the postmaster. Wait a minute,
though-lemme see. There's a paper
here called the Voice of Reason. for
that hired man of yours"
''He amt there now" replied Mr..
Parmalee. with an air of satisfaction.
but II had any idea where he was,
I'd have the paper sent on. dunno
anybody that needs a paper of that
name more'n he does.
when he fust come { work On my
place" Mr.. Parmalee explained, II
was kinder hard-pressed { git help,
and greed t pay him-well. never
mind what 'twas-it was a good deal
more'n he Was wuth. He hadn't been
there a day fore begun to rue my
bargain. and the longer he stayed
round the sorrier ! got. He want
good for nothin, and he KEEP gettin'
wuss. FinIy toll him that the way
times was I really couldn't afford to
keep hired man. but he come right
back and said he'd stay on q spell
and work his board.
We'll. he want even wuth his
board, but I didn't have the heart to
tell him so. so let him stop. Well,
under this new arrangement he seem
ed to think he didn't have to WORK
as much as he did before. and he wa,
bout as near useless as anybody you
ever see. I'd tell him to do a thing,
and then I'd have to stan right over
him and see that he done 1t. and II
took about twice as long as II would
to do It myself--to say nothin' OF
bein' three times as wearin'.
Il stood 1t as long ms ] could, and
day before yesterday--Tuesday II
was-I tol' him that guessed I'd
have { try Z git along without him,
times bein' kinder hard and me not
havin' much Z do. I had to do II In
self-defense; he actually want with
half what he ct.
We'll. after I'd gin him his walkin'
paper. he stood there and studied the
matter over real thoughtful a spell.
Ye SEQ. he hated { give up the three
square meals every day that he was
getting for nothin'. as ye might say.
Bimeby he come up t where was
settin' on the porch. and I could see
that he'd got the matter all fixed to
his satisfaction.
Nov. Mr.. Parmalee.' he says. I've
been D thinkin' over what you toll me
about my not earnin' my keep here,
and II kinder makes me feel mean. I
don't want to 60 away OWN you any.
thing. ! guess I'll jest stay a spell
longer and work along same's ! am
now. and kinder square the thing up
fore / leave!' began to- think !
should have to run the Teller of the
place with the dog. and every time
I go back home I'm scared for fear
I'll find him settin' there on the front
porch waitin for me!"-youth's Com.
panion.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19
Faith iiI-OeHned.

Discussing the lamentable fact thai,
according to the last census. half the
American people never go to church.
Canon Hughes Scott said at a dinner
In Denver:
THE trouble IL. perhaps, that Amer.
leans have wrong Idea about the
church. They think the church wants
them to believe a lot of outworn dog
ma. That is not true.
Yes. the trouble is that the people
define faith as the little girl defined u
in school
Faith, the little girl said. Is be-
lieving what you know isn't true"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19
United States and Japan.

In the event OF war between the
United States and Japan the issue
would necessarily have to be fought
out on the oceans. The mighty dis
tances preclude the invasion of either
country by the other. Even IL the
coaling problem were settled, 1t
would practically bankrupt either ma
ton to put down upon the shores OF
the other an army of three or four
millions OF men, and for the purposes
of invasion no smaller army would
for q moment be worth considering
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19

Germany has more than sixty-nve
million people living In an area less
than that of Texas, and only Ave times
as great as that OF Ohio. but. neverthe-
less. labor Is so scarce In harvest time
in many parts Of the German empire
that about thirty thousand farm
hands," as the American phrase 10.
go into Germany from Russia and Aus
tria-Hungary every year to help gath
er the crops.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19
Tip to the c. p.

Are you one of those who believe
the common people will ultimately get
all they are demanding?"
"Nope. I am one Of those who be-
lieve firmly in asking politely for whas
you want"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19

The entire Japanese empire. including
Formosa, is trifie smaller than the
single state of California. But the
density OF the population may be got
at from the fact that the empire con-
tains 100000 people.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-07-19

HAD met the boat at the
dock. and watching the
thronging mass OF men,
women and children as
they poured from the pa
latial prison In which they
had crossed the Atlantic.
there came to me the
sight OF a sparkling pair
of brown eyes and a smile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
DEATH OF C. R. DAVIS.
Well-Known Merchant Passes Away
Early Last Night.

C. Randolph Davis, whose serious
illness had been announced in the
Gazette, died at his residence, 507
Prince street about eight o'clock last
night. He is survived by widow
and four children. Mr.. Davis became
ill few days ago when pneumonia
developed. 1t was feared from the
first that his illness would prove ia
tai, as the disease showed no relaxa-
ton under the best medical treat
ment.
The deceased was a native of Fair
fax county. He removed to this city
lin 1886, and for years has been asso-
ciated with Milton S. Fairfax in the
liquor business on King street. He
was gentle and pleasant in his de-
meanor and was popular with all who
knew him.
Mr.. Davis was a member of Alex
andria Lodge of Elks and Alva Aer!e
of Eagles. He was A years old.
A lodge of sorrow will be held to-
night at o'clock by Alexandria
Lodge of Elks to take action on MI
Davis's death and arrange to attend
The funeral. Alva Aerie No. ST. will
meet at the Hotel Fleischmann at "
O'Clock to take action. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at j
o'clock from his late residence. In
terment will be made in the Presby-
,terian cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
Alexandria Council, Order Fraternal
Americans, to Assemble
Tonight

The Order Fraternal Americans an
ticipate a delightful time tonight
when their regular weekly meeting
will take place in Sarepta Hail. The
exercises will be in the nature of an
.niverssry services, at which time
music and addresses by prominent
members of the order and others
will be features.
Alexandria Council, No. ., long
lsince one of Alexandria's most prom
inent institutions, is vigorous or
ganization, embracing in is roster
many well-known and representative
citizens, and it is one of the foremost
branches of the order in the state.
The order of Fraternal Americans
hnade phenomenal progress I'M the
Old Dominion, as it appeals to old
and young alike. Sixteen rev coun-
cils were added last year with on
increase of five hundred new mem
fbers.
Z A new council was instituted at
Bloomfield last Saturday night, and
five others in southwestern Virginia
are ready for Institution.
Alexandria Council will meet at
o'clock tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
POLICE BOARD! /. MEETING IE:IE:1T |. !.
J. Edward Shinn Elected Secretary
Special Officer Sworn in
For Brewery ~

The fist meeting, of the Board Of
Police Commissioners since August
as4 last, and of the new commission
ers was held in the Mayors office
last might. All the members were
present, as follows: J. Edward Shinn,
first ward; Robert E. Knight, second
Iiward; August oehlert. third ward;
Nicholas J. Lawler, fourth ward. All
/; o. the foregoing were elected April
F22 last, by City Council, with the cx-
:ception of Commissioner Oehier5, lie
llatter being che only remaining mem
iber of the former board. Mayor
Fisher presided.
The action of Mayor Fisher in sus-
pending Alpheus Robey, a private
watchman with police authority was
affirmed. A petition asking for his
reinstatement with police authority,
Esigned by a number of merchants
twas laid over until the next meeting
The application of the Robert Port
'ner Brewing Company to have .. j.
sNugent appointed as special watch
man at its, plant was acted on favor
ably, and Mr.. Nugent qualified al
once.
Two applications for positions or
tho nolice force were filed with the
secretary, and two old applicants
i;asking for the authority of special
lwatchmen for two parties for tlrn
were held over.
The matter which caused consider
able interchange of opinion wa:
the recent law of Council regarding
1.-THE movement of vehicles in th'
3streets of the city.
A more rigid enforcement of tn
NEW street traffic regulations wa
RECOMMENDED by the board.
! Chief of Police Goods, who attend
ed the meeting, was instructed t.
take steps looking to the arrest O.
Fall violators of these regulations Il
the future, and he promised to 90 SO
The consensus of opinion among tn
commissioners was that with a few
larrests the provisions of. the new
',ordinance regulating street traffic
Eof vehicles soon would be obeyed b.
Lall drivers.
While the matter was before tn
board the dangers incident to auto
Emobiles passing electric tarlns afte
1.-THE latter have been stopped AM
passengers alighting were plainly Sc
forth. The new law has been pub
Ilished in the Gazette, but it seems
that it's provisions are not being car
Iried out in many cases. The com
missioners announced their determi
Snntion to have the ordinance ZEN
forced, and the police will be on thu
lockout for all violators of the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
YOU ARE LOOKING OLDER THAN
WHEN | SAW YOU LAST

keeps tho scalp free from dandruf.
People voluntarily recommend Hays
flair Health. Ii is not unusual for them to
say: 81 want to tell others about it. It's
perfectly splendid. Tryit yourself, today.
You'll be surprised how quickly the grey
hairs disappear; how beautifully dark and
glossy your hair will remain after using it.
Druggists sell more Hays Hair Health
than all others combined because their
customers 2referyit and they know that il
Gamble guaranteed satisfactory.
Free: Sign this adv. and take it to the
following druggists, and get:a Soc, size bot.
lie of Hays Hair Health and q Csc cake Of
Hafhna Soap free, for Soc; or ash 90 size
bottle of Hays Hair Health and two 2Sc
cakcso Harhna Soap free, 3for LOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED.

Messrs. James R. Cation, Eugene
Massie and Park Deans have been
appointed commissioners to represent
the State of Virginia on the 23d an
nual conference of commissioners or
uniformity of law, which convenes
at Montreal on August 25. Mr.. Ca
ION has been. one of The commission
ers from Virginia during the past
SEVEN years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
NOODN1 Ard { LOTHR0E
10th 11th F. and Streets
WASHINGTON, Dc.
Travelling Goods
Sale
10th 11th, F. and G Streets-
WASHINGTON, .. G.

Trunks covered and fiber bound 49, "a and &c nch
regular $780, qualities Special $685.
wood STATS boiled construction
and 40 ches lar $1,000 $1,000 qualities Special
each S9f5
fiber bound lined and padded
durable throughout a. &c. 49, and
Regular $780, $1,000 and $4,000 qualities Special price
3py fiber covered and bund sizes Sd and 81
inches Regular tiles. Special price, $500
and fiber boud rved two
leather straps encrcing and inches Regur prices
$500 and $1,000 Special price each . :. =. . :. :.
Womens Hat Trunks and heavily and
Regular price, Special price .$1275
Floor-G Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
Found a Cure For Rheumatism.

81 suffered VIII rheumatism for
two wears and could not get my right
hand to my mouth for that length Of
time" writes Lee L.Chapman, Maple
ton, Iowa. 81 suffered terrible pain
so I could not sleep or lie still at
night. Five years ago | began using
Chamberlain's Liniment and in two
months | was well and have not suff-
cred with rheumatism since" For
sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
CREDITORS TO MEET.

A meeting of the creditors of the
Emel son Steam Pump Co., to consid.
er the proposition made by the
to settle the unsecured
claims on the basis of a payment of
fifty per cent will be held at the Of
flee of Walter U. Varney, referee in
bankruptcy, on May 31st, at II
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
Have You Ever Had This
Said of You Because Of
Grey Hairs

|. is most embarrassing to have friend
remark that you are looking older
Grey hairs arc not becoming, people may
tell you so, but they don mean it.
There is one quick, sure, easy way of
getting rid of grey or faded hair--simply
use Hays Hair Health. ~
Benefit by the experience of thousands of
others. who are using Hays Hair, Health.
/, brings back the fine. elossy,i brilliant
color OF your hair-res:oFes the.srey hairs
g their natural color Immediately, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
FUNERAL NOTICE.

DIED-C. RANDOLPH DAVIS, on
Wednesday, May 21st, in his 44th
year, at his residence, 507 Prince
street. Funeral will be held Fri
day, May 23rd, at 3 o'clock from
his late residence. Interment in
the Presbyterian cemetery. Rela-
tives and friends invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
ALARM OF FIRE.

A slight blaze was started about
1890 o'clock this morning in a house
occupied by colored people in the
square bounded by Alfred, Patrick.
Wolfe and Wilkes streets. An alarm
YVES sounded and in short time the
was on the scene. 1t was
found that the burning of mattress
had caused all the excitement.
The fire wa seXtinguished before
any material damage resulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
CARDINALS vs.. e. p. o.

The Cardinals will play the strong
Government Printing Office team at
the baseball park on Saturday. The
printers won The championship in
their league last year, and, no doubt
will cause the Cardinals to have
much trouble to defeat them. The
local lads are anxious to win this
game. Wizard" Burgendine, coach,
has his bunch in good shape and they
are now putting up classy game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

The ladies may talk about duty of
dress and everything nice, but if they
talk about shoes, It's the Beauty they
never consider the price. The benu-
ty of the Red eros, Queen Quality
and the Marshall special catches the
eye. Sold by John a. Marshall &
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
A CARD.

At the proper time, | ex-
pect to be an applicant for
the position of. Postmaster.
of Alexandria City, and I
hope my friends will bear
this in mind and give me.
their endorsement.
R. f. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

Mrs. William Lee Pierce, OF Rich
Emond, announces the engagement OF
her daughter, Nancy Catherine, to
Mr.. Herbert St. Clair Dalton, Jr.
THE marriage will be celebrated in
early June. Miss .Pierce's father
was superintendent of the Southern
Railway up to the time of his death
Owing to the prominence Of both the
bride and groom-elect their mar
|'riage will be an important event OF
next month.
Miss Pierce, with her parents,
formerly lived in Alexandria.
Mrs. Katherine C Bales gave a
card party and informal dance at
"The Bungalow" CORTLAND, Va, or
Saturday night. The prizes were
won by Mrs. Howard Wilson, MIR
VIM. Paxton and Mr.. Harrison Thay'
.er. The guests were Miss Glenr
Newell, Miss Evangeline MsGrearthy
and Mr.. J, H. Newell Of Fallc Church
Miss Jessica Callahan, of Alexan-
dria, Miss de Lashmutt, Miss Brook
Mrs. Wilson, Mr.. Ballenger and Mr.
VIM. Middleton, of Falls Church, Mr.
John WEIGH, of Maine, Mr.. VIM. Pax
ton, of Virginia, Mr.. Ernest L
Jones, of Salt Lake City, Utah, ant
Mr.. Harrison Thayer, of Vermont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

Miss George McComas French has
returned from a visit of several
weeks with Mrs. Harris in North Car
polina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
SOCIAL MD PERSONAL.
s.E fzps i
Interesting News Notes About People
.of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Miss Emily Johnson leaves tomor-
from morning for Philadelphia where
she. will visit Miss Margaret Keeling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

Mrs. M. C. C. Peyton has returned
to her home in Rosemont after .
visit with friends in Warrenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

WANTED-Two white walters, fe-
male, $4.0O per week. Martha Wash
ington Cafe, corner King and
Washington streets. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

FOUND.-Corner King and Washing
ton streets, 1st Baptist Sunday
School, PIN. Apply Gazette and pay
cost Of advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

Hard and soft shell crabs. Rammcls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22
$4,000 TO LOAN.

I have $4,000 to loan on
Alexandria property at six
per cent. Money Immediate
ly available.
HOWARD W. SMITH.
l12 North Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-22

Hard and soft shell crabs. Rammels.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Centralia.

Tn. passengers on { train No . had a narrow
.scap. when the "ngin. jumped the track al Hum
bolt Ill while gong the OF so mills
hour. Tn. local apprentice Instructor has been
given his walking papers Engine so3 came In
with broken pistons and the cylinder heads knocked
From all Indications tn. Illinois Central must be
getting into serious straights We note thar the
company Is the market for a 9l200o.ooo loan.
Markham and Parks peddling the same old
song about floods In the South ana trying to make
tn. stockholder. believe that they want the money
to repair damage caused by these floods, but the
truth IL they want money with which to fight
the strikers The Illinois Central stockholders are
going TO meet again Nov 4, 1918. at which time
they will elect Officers and We hope that the 12th
street bandits will be placed on the shelf at this
meeting
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Los Angeles.

We d.sir. report that celebrated sec
and anniversary Of the remarkable strike
In the United states, and wish 10
that although the strike has continued for ~
months. prosecuting II with much Nigor
today during the first few weeks after the
walkout Ninety per cent OF our members have
held against the Inducements said To have been
offered them and still out
The sr$ik.rs sim optimistic and believe that
tn. company Will yet consider settlement with
the and that this settlement Will be Fed
Grated agreement
All engines are leaking and all trains from from
one four hours late. A number OF dead engines
coming In every day. Freight No. ?s. going
south. had number OF flat wheels and grinding
journals.
There I5o bad order cars on the salt Lake
and trains on this road also are from one 10 four
hours late
There IS men the picket line at the
T. shops during the week and IL men on the
line at the salt Lake.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Evansville.

There engine failure out Of herr. and
four different engines had 10 b" sent ont before
the situation was relieved As fast a tn. -ng
out III" road they failed until the fourth
wAS sent and II came in bringing all Inv dad ones
Tn" scahs have been fighting among themselves
lately some of them hasr left town. ana have
handed the merchants lemon by forgetting 10
thrir bills
Their" i2i bad order In the Yards and
ton many ~ them the nip track to count Car
Foreman Thornsherry WAS crying lately because
of his Soabs had been LAID off after he had
promised them life time Job induc.ment
To get them TO seab TIL. strikers here Will be
tn. job II II takes many years to make the
Hog take water
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Grand Rapids.

4. me copy OF letter sent the
.snouse faf,lnsn at Traverse city relative to
cot OF mar 49, " ' ' " NV ~
Of A'S' .Gfasi Hapids, Mich. Sept. II. isi3.
sn.n ror,n. E. ppardman. Mich.
Dear sir 80 month III, ..pen.e a, T,.v.r..
- -, 80. .i.,4.i 400 Will. last month II ran 5000
CiU -, ,,uhi -. a lot Of dead timber at Board
lou y" III, na..-a that YOU could get along just
D" ..rl 81 kindly go into this and drop
-, any MT. all ally necessary.
ou. ~. -, a., tous Of cutting the expenses "A
-. ,,.,. 49, thr Increase there has been way
", -, nrsl.,a,I. with other points on the system
wv " .,uis truly.
encd : A. chamberiin.
Master Mechanic
This nj i''Na''h' al over o'e f"a" ~
-, ,t,tH# amount usually allowed To
"e"' ~, f..twern $500 and $500 This
III "" ,ta,u r.s men allowed and business has
"o' - 49,. The department "a benton
no' ,, ~ 49, t4.ruiiistion OF $1,000 this month
-. h.tli, like II never allowed
~. 80 t4sutcs suggest IN. following
. ,,,, 80 uot the receivers opcTsi" this
w, md, si,lilt"ns OF their appointment,
at d. Rrt' operate the system ~
',.,iy a. 4.#..I order to pay the crciitors'"
r,Il,vt.a uIIdug from the Grand Rapids
Ev.ning "a . ... -.
tn. r., i+# the Pr" Marquette Railroad
man, t..at ##.,.fl dudley L. Waters and sam
u.i " f,l'#H 'tt'1shi !" 'ash ana 'ls Time
" a., 4, f+## dos district court. for alleged
ioI.,i,n az .ii,lA appliance law pertaining
~. .,,tru5,r &c 1904, 10 counts recorded ~ the
,.,.,.,r,t $50. charging defective coup
linz. On ..=# fns COUNTS tn. company Is Liable
to a fins of
r,ou il,. tipping II b. that the
..,,,,. uf##. . ~ the court. Violating the
- Th,s ~. cunning the road -eononaCally
and mot #HS k""d service why then AT"
they retalt.t . l'''lN'fs' Are ihrS malicious
or met.h i...'iai 'ht
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Memphis.

The company has plenty Of niggrrr and white
trash at the huh pm. hut theY not showing
any t.sulls In N. 81 getting out the work
The September iSsu" Of m" Illinois Central Maya
IN" comments fdNorHh1t on Ia. s'ais In the road
department y e Walker, X l.. Nantrecsee and
r. . lNersnn are mentioned a. having made re-
pairs On their engines and thus avoided engine
failures. bf all soabs. this element II would like
to hs-ftsI"t table s'dh> - III" WY lowest
The company is handling but very few of its
own cars through this terminal ! q. must
be tied up On thu dead tracks around thu country.
for ther. are but few OF them In service. Tn.
forces Memphis solid Gibraltar and
II thu Illinois Central Is waiting Tor IL to give
1t viii hakr IL get few more ti20 100000 loans
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-10-21
Water Valley.

Old Water Valley IL still on the map. Engines
$40 500. 9s3 and $50 failed on the road Very few
freight trains are being run which shows that
busin.Ss poor Jesse white II the latest add
ton q the bull pen force. lie two weeks
drunk and Will. suffering from the effects OF
this he was persuaded by some emissary to enter
he bull pen lie OF the sheet metal
workers here W. are glad to get rid OF all this
yellow stripe material In our ranks
Dan Pierce has closed his upholstering shop and
IL now fixing cushions for the l. c. Where does
he expect to get his patronage when he IL told 10
stand aside for men who have been true TO the
cause. We will then to II that he IL passed up