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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Two-Oay Conference Ends.

Bogalusa-The Louisiana conference
of the Methodist ministers met Fri
day and Saturday. At the business
session four delegates and two alter
mates were elected to attend the next
meeting that will be held at Crowley
in December
Rev. II. K. Singleton of the Parker
cred an eloquent sermon at the Meth
odist church. At II a. m. Rev. DR.. J.
NJ. Moore of the First Methodist
church of New Orleans gave a sermon.
Mr.. Sullivan, manager and president
of the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany, escorted the visiting delegates
over the big lumber mill.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

the substance forming most of the
solid part of the Whites arranged
in layers of different density around
the yoik.
You can see the difference in the
thickness of this matter by breaking
an egg in a saucer. Part of il will
seem thin. almost like water, while
the rest is thick and livery" II 10
this difference that causes the layere
to separate in the boiled egg The
densest layer is next to the yolk n
help in keeping 1t in its place in the
middle of the egg.
Lying close about the yolk itself 10
still another layer. like thin. tough
skin. It is colorless, and not porous
This helps still further to protect the
golden heart of the egg, the most
vitality important part of the whole
structure. But, for fear that these
coats should not be enough. THROUGH
the yolk. lengthwise of the egg. runs
a thick. twisted cord of albumen ill.,
a little rope. to steady it against iars
or other violent movements. This 4.
called the "chalaze." and is fastened
at both ends to the tough membrane
about the yoke before mentioned
The yolk turns freely about this al.
luminous cord
If you break an egg carefully. you
will see, on the upper side OF the
voIk small round. whitish-lookin.
spot. This is he germ spot" and ia
to the egg what the seed is to the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
SOME INTERESTING
FARM STATISTICS
Director 0urand OF Census Bus
reau Gives Data Regarding
Mortgage Indebtedness.

Statistics with reference to mort
gage Indebtedness of the farms of the
United States are given in a report
by Director Durand of the bureau Of
II census department OF commerce
and labor. The report was prepared
under the supervision of John Lee
Coulter, expert special agent for agri-
culture.
The total number of farms in the
United States operated by their own
ers which were mortgaged in 1910 Is
1927, 439; while 2.621.2S3 were re-
ported as free from mortgage. These
figures show an increase since 1900 OF
III per cent in the number OF farms
mortgaged; and Of A per cent In the
number of farms freed from mort
gage. The report will show that &c.
IO4 farms were operated by managers
"a decrease of IL per cent. since 1910,
and 2.354.676 farms were operated by
tenants an increase Of 1853 per cent.
since 1900. No statistics pertaining TO-
mortgage Indebtedness were secured
for farms operated by tenants or hired
managers 1t would be practically I'M
possible in many cases TO reach the
owners of such farms to ascertain the
facts.
The total value of the land ana
buildings of the 1.0O6.51 farms tor
which both the fact of mortgage ln-
debtedness and its amounts were re-
ported was s6,SOOOO0, and the amount
of debt was s1.726.O 100000 or 21S per
cent of the value. The corresponding
promotion in 1890 as shown in the re-
ports was 35.5 per cent There was
thus. during the twenty years "a
marked diminution in the real import
ance of mortgage debt on the farms
mortgaged due primarily to the very
rand increase in the value of the iano
in farms The average amount Oh
mortgage indebtedness per farm IN
creased from 1924 in 1890 10 sl''lo'
in 1910 but the average value per
farm Increased from $S.444 10 800
and therefore the owners equity per
farm increased from $2'22O 10 S4''''''
or more than double
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
THE REVOLUTION IN MEXICO IS SPREADING
Outgoing Steamers Are Crowded
Rebels in North and South Are
Stronger-Situatica Serious.

City O. MeXico.-UndisguiS pes
simism is manifested in the capital as
to the future of the Huerta govern
mept. In neither official nor unct
fetal circles are the statements u
General Enrique ObreSOn, commander
OF the Sonora insurgents. and Venus
tianO Carranza, ex-governor of Goa
/ hula, Of the probable overthrow Of
Huerta, longer derided. Without eX-
ception the newspapers aver that the
only hope of salvation lies in the
flOtation of a loan. Practically all OF
them admit that nonrecognition of the
present administration makes this
very doubtful.
The banks continue TO reflect the
governments financial difficulties and
refuse to sell exchange except at exor-
bitant rates, while merchants are rails
ing their prices to balance the differ
ence between Mexican and foreign cur
rency. There is no fixed rate of eX-
change The bankers are buyers as
low as $50, while from heavier pur-
chasers as high as $50 is quoted.
That the rebels in the north are
rapidly extending their lines is indi-
Gated by the isolation Thursday of
Monterey and SaltillO, the capitals re-
spectively of Nuevo Leon and Goa
hula. by the cutting of the railroad
at Linares, between Monterey and
TampicO. the main line of the Ma
tional Railway between San Luis Pc
tosi and Saltillo.
Linares is reported to be occupied
by the rebels.
The suspension of railway traffic
has DETECTED the passenger business
for abroad to Vera Cruz and Tam
pico, chiefly to the former. The Next
can railway is running trains in two
sections to accommodate traffic.
Outgoing steamers are crowded.
Some of the wealthy travellers content
themselves with quarters on the floors
of smoking rooms, while others are
accommodated in the second cabin. al
though paying first-class passage
Many foreigners are leaving the coun-
try in fear that anarchy will follow
the revolution.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
New Orleans Sugar.

New Orleans.-There was no quot
able change TO the local sugar market
Monday and no trading reported out
side of a few small jobbing lots from
second hands. Molasses ruled nomi-
nal. with all receipts taken up. Sup
plies available for competition were
again confined TO a few small drib-
bling lots of blackstraps. Refined
sugars were quiet, with a somewhat
broader demand. No quotable change
to the list was reported and shading
was still reported on prompt ship
ments.
New York reported a quiet and IN
changed market for refined, with raws
firmer. A sale of the latter at Ar
buckle, aggregating $4,000 bags, for
April and May shipment, was reported
at 1850 for SO tests.
Receipts were EOS barrels of mo-
laSSes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
President Wilson's Nominations.

shington.-President Wilson Mon
day sent these nominations to the SEN
ate:
Governor of Alaska, ]. E. A. Strong
of Juneau.
Surveyor general of Alaska, Charles
Z. Davidson of Washington.
Auditor for the war department, ].
L. Baity of Missouri.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
LAYERS OF I
(DN KATuEELNE ATHkN

trtNA NJ I.sN-l ~fOIiS,
T does not LOOK very my ,our
does it? You turn it over 10 .iretv
hand to admire the Smooth ~, II
white or brown shell. then otber
into the egg basket without ,en
thought Even if you should nap las
TO smash ii. you would think; q
only an egg" and forget all apo'
the next minute ,or.
But only an egg" is quite "o me
n hing. after all. when you ,he
to study il l.. the first place. ~,
shell which looks like peii. =
smooth. continuous substance -
very curious structure, made up
two layers Of limy. or "calcareo'
matter. and full of little pores
canals, very much after the same
err. plan Of your own skin, aoos
which your physiology has 'aDs"'
you
These little pores open both on tne
Inside and on the outside OF inc
shell. and allow gases and doors "
pass back and forth through the
shell If YOU are in any doubt aDou'
this. lay an egg and an onion side D!
side for a day or two. then break lhe
egg. and see what a strong ONION!
flavor it has acquired. For this red'
son, 70 keep the flavor of an egg
sweet and fresh. it must never be ielt
where there are foul or disagreeabie
odors.
Can you imagine the difference De-
tween an egg laid in a clean. SWEEP
nest-boX, and gathered while 1t Is
fresh, and another laid in a filthy
had-smelling place. and left there
long enough to become tInted by It's
surroundings? Which me would you
prefer for your breakfast?
More than this the pores allow air
TO pass to the inside of the egg, and
even minute germs. These cause de-
cay. That is why an egg riots" II
the shell is covered all over with
some perfectly airproof substance,
such as vaseline, or the material
known as "water-glass." the contents
may be kept perfectly fresh and
sweet for a long time. This is often
done when one wishes to pack eggs
for winter use.
Inside the brittle outer shell is a
lining. You all know what that looks
like, thin, tough membrane. hold
ing the contents of the egg as il they
were in a little sack. If you examine
this very closely, you will see that
this. also, is in two layers. They lie
very close together except at the
large end of the egg. where they sep
arate. one layer adhering to the shell.
the other clinging to the white of an
egg. The spa between them is the
air chamber" with which you are all
familiar.
Did you ever notice, in an egg that
had been boiled hard, that the white
comes off in layers? II you start at
the big end of the egg. you may even
peel these layers off in a somewhat
regular spiral. running up to the
small end. The albumen-which Is
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Bio Berries BEGIN Blooming.

entwood.-During the recent cool
spell the Strawberries did not ripen
and a shortage in supply resulted.
Since the return of the warm weather
and a weeks dry weather a marked
increase is noticeable. The berries
are exceptionally large and of first
quality. If favorable conditions con-
tinue the supply will be much greater
than last year
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Survey Of 100000 Acres.

Lake Charles.-Directing Engineer
George A. Sanderson and his corps of
men have just completed a survey of
the holdings in Cameron parish of the
Deering corporation, comprising 100,-
600 acres of land west of the Calca-
sieu river. The survey was made at
a cost of $4,000, and upon the recon-
mendations of the engineer will de-
pend whether or not the land is to be
reclaimed. Should the report of the
engineer by acted on favorably Cam
eron parish will be the scene of one
of the largest reclamation projects in
the South. The Cameron parish po-
lice jury will be rendered by the Deer
ing company a typographical map of
the parish west of the river complete
in every respect. All parts of the
large tract were visited by the engi-
neers and where the country was i'm
passable points were located by TRAN
gulatioR.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Opening of Viaduct at Houston.

Houston, Tex.-Houston inaugurated
a new city administration on Monday,
and in connection with the Inaugural
ton enjoyed a series of events that
made the day a general holiday. In
addition to the inauguration of the
new administration, the anniversary
of the battle of San Jacinto was cele-
brated, the Main street viaduct was
opened, and huge parade, augment
ed by soldiers from Texas City, ira
versed the streets of the city in cele-
bration.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Eattenina Cattle.

Cattle fattened on blue grass pas
t,re will make double the gain on the
same grain for the first three months
of the pasture season as compared
With the late months OF the feeding
neriod This information has been
Gained through q five-year test in fat.
tening cattle of various ages on blue
grass pasture in Missouri
This extensive investigation involy.
Cd the feeding of 262 cattle divided
into Sc distinct experiments and is
he largest and most complete inves-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Ruston.-The L"uisiana Industrial
Institute closed is Inter term Satur-
day. The followiH we're recommend
ed by the faculty f.. graduation: Fam
ME Bell, Lucille Calhoun, Coldie Cook,
Belle Cross. Mar! Edwards, Lillian
Edwards, Mary Cos. N, Dorothy Kidd,
Mary Lane, Bertie Langford, Maud
McLees, Olive Miilsr, Elijah Moffett,
Lucille Pleasant, Mia Pyburn, Ethel
Robertson, Lucille SDinks, Della Stef-
fins, Katie Thurmon. Minnie Tigner.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Sam Lard Injured bv Windiass

De Ridder.-Sam Land, son of J. E.
Land, a prominent contractor of De
Ridder, was seriously injured Friday
while assisting in moving the Thomas
hotel. Young Land was working near
the Spanish windlass and the lever
escaped the control of the man hand
ling it and flew back, striking the boy
on the shoulder, breaking his collar
bone and bruising him considerably
His injuries are not regarded as fatal.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
MYsTERyOUs CONTENTS OF AN ORDINARY
EGG-REMovE ALL OisAGREEABLE DOORS
She'll wh1 Looks Like Perfectly Smooth Continuous Sub
stance Very Curious or ~ca:areous g'p m Up Of Two

mover. II is The part from which
grown ;.l. takes illcc. r. ,br err -
Igr''Ie that is. capable Of d.yrlon.
ll+ .''o a chic mi, germ SPOT wiIG
sho" distinct rh.re rim. surround
lns d clearer-iooking space in the
very center Of which is tinv YER,
SOLID white spot
Il inc egg is infertla there Will no
no outer rim. but the entire germ
spol VIII look notified and frrorpI,r
w van easily see the difference with
a small microscope and nearly al
ways with the naked eve As the
germ spot must always be- left FREQ
II Is always found on the upper side
OF me yotk That is the reason the
yoIN is arranged to turn on the chat
axe '''N'
As long as the egg is kept cool no
chang takes place in the germ spot
Hut II It is placed under the influence
OF a certain amount of heat. the eorm
begins to develop Il does not take
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
New Scale of Rates.

Austin, TEXAS a result Of a
hearing held in February, the railroad
commission Thursday issued a new
scale of rates on crushed stone, sand,
gravel, shell for roofing and paving
clay and analogous articles, straight
or mixed carloads, effecting Sreduc-
tons varying from 10 to Is per cent,
besides making other changes. The
new rates do not apply on rough
stone.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Record Wool Clip Indicated.

Kerrville, Tex-Indications are that
the record of Kerrville as a wool and
mohair market will be broken this
year. There are more than four hun.
dred and fifty thousand pounds of
spring clip of mohair already in the
warehouses, and it is estimated that
the total spring clip will reach $50, 600
pounds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Miss Roberts Friends Indignant.

Franklin-The many friends of Miss
Belle Roberts, who was arrested in
Jackson, Miss, on a charge of receiv-
ing money by false pretenses, are very
indignant over the affair. Miss Rob-
erts is a native of Franklin, and she
is held in the highest esteem,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

many hours to change it considerably
Little by little this strange transfer
nation goes on, until. in about 81
days. the inside of the egg is occu.
pied by very different-looking struc
ture than the layers of white and
yolk we first found there
The delicate structures of the egg
have been altered into the far more
delicate organism of the pretty.
downy chick. who seems TO take the
world as a matter of course. and be
gins at once to make his own way
in it.
Copyright. 1913, C. NJ. Schultz)
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
co.e,,ment Buys Dairy.

The L. S. government Is p'.pal na1
to go into the dairy business ane neaa
Annapolis. to furnish the 200 gallons IONS
OF mix consumed daily by few less
than ' 600 midshipmen. This is TO
guard against a recurrence OF .yP "narl
fever cases. The farm is 70 Dc op. =
ated on a system OF zosolute SANTA
ton and hygiene.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Sandwich" Suffraqettes Belabored

London-Suffrage carrying sand
wich boards, advertising a militant
meeting at Islington, were attacked
Wednesday by other women, who seiz-
ed the boards and belabored the suf-
fragettes with them. Hats were
smashed and clothing torn.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Forest Fires DESTROYING Timber.

Deadwood, S. D.-Thousands of men
are fighting fires in the Black Hills,
south of DeaGwood Famed by
stiff wind, the fires have destroyed
millions of feet of the best timber in
the hills, and much more will be burn
ed before the flames can be checked.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Carload of Strawberries.

League City, Tex.-A car of straw
berries loaded at League City and
Dickinson was shipped TO Lincoln,
Neb., via Galveston, Monday. The
prices paid the growers for these ber-
-ies were 1915 to So per crate f. o. b.,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Money for Pardoned Prisoners.

Albany, N. Y.-The lower house OF
the New York legislature Wednesday
passed bill to pay 81 day for each
days Imprisonment to persons who
are pardoned by the governor and
who, in the opinion of the executive.
are innocent.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Teachers Meet at Duplessis.

Gonzales.-A teachers meeting of
the New River Teachers Association
was held at Duplessis, La, Saturday.
A fine program was rendered by the
teachers. Superintendent Rusca, Hon.
Joseph Gonzales and Leon A. Duples-
sis made addresses.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

It is quite indicative that when a
girl speaks Of her corsetier that her
father makes at least $1,000 per an
mum, and also when she speaks Of her
Parisienne corsetiere. daddy has got
another raise.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

The complaint Of the New York
lady that on an income Of $4,000 a
year she had to help In the housework
Ii expected to arouse sympathy and
commiseration only among the Little
Brothers of the Rich"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

The countess D'Lasteyric has bag
ged fourteen goats shooting with her
left hand. Not so remarkable when
II is considered that some people get
goats hands down.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Advance fashion bulletins decree
that the women will wear smaller hats
during the coming season. but at the
same time are maintaining an elo-
quent silence regarding the size OF
the hole they will make in poor old
dads pocketbook.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Thief Confesses Before DYING.

Edgard.-The negro, Louis Jesse,
who was shot Sunday while attempting
to break into the store of w. A.
Flateu, near Wallace, died. He con-
fessed that he had committed the rob-
berry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

The cartoonists these days are
welding the pencil to portray spring
buds. About the best spring buds In
the minds of women. however. are
those seen in the millinery depart
ments marked $499S.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Here and there you will see a re-
sourceful young man wearing one of
those green hats and trying to es-
cape, avoid, or minimize the deep
darnation thereof by having the bow
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
New s27. 900 School BUILDING,

Rosenberg, Textile plans for the
new $4,000 school building have ar
rived and Rosenberg will soon have
one of the best arranged and best
equipped buildings for school work in
the State
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

A Gotham man is to be investigated
on the charge Of having offered a DO
iiceman a bride of SO. II is not stat,
ed whether the offense consisted In
the meager nature of the bribe.
Gotham policemen coming very much
higher.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Pushing Oil Field Work.

Coleman, Tex-Work in the oil
fields, both at Trickham and the Hol-
loway mountains, is still being push
ed. A'Pennsylvania company has I'M
loaded machinery and expect to put
down a deep well northwest from
Bangs.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Alexandria.-Ted Jackson, negro,
was brought to Alexandria Monday
from Selma, La, suffering from a
gun shot wound inflicted by an IN
known negro. He died later
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
=. 3. Mitchell is Killed.

Alexandria.-Frank B. Mitchell. 26
years old, was killed Saturday at
Tioga, on the Iron Mountain road
north of Alexandria. He was stand
ing by the side of log train and a
log from loaded car rolled off, crush
ing him to the ground.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Confirms Colonel Scott's Promotion.

Washington.-The senate Thursday
confirmed the promotion of Colonel
Hugh L. Scott, Third cavalry, to be a
brigadier general to succeed Briga-
der General E. z. Steever, retired
March %.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

A hobo is reported to demand of
Los Angeles jailors that he be permit
ted to take four baths a day. Posi-,
bly, he Is working for a permanent
berth In an insane asylum.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
BoQalusa Bible Exercises

Bogalusa.-FriGay the Bible class of
the Bogalusa Methodist church began
a ten-day service. Rev. G. S. Harmon
of Meridian, Miss, will preach a SER
mon each evening.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Driven From City by Mob.

Cananea.-James S. Douglas, presi-
dent of the Cananea Consolidated Cop
per Company, was driven out OF Ca
nanea Monday by mob of 1000 idle
miners and smelter men.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

A New York patriot has issued
pamphlet that we should speak Ameri-
can. a greater name for the greatest
language What's the matter with
talking United States?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

New Orleans.-Rice market Monday
vas steady Receipts. 9S5 pockets
clean. Sales, roc pockets clean Hon.
duras at IA @5Ac; 400 pockets clean
Japan at 27s QS%c.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26
Theater Buys Adjacent BUILDING.

FFanklin.-E. VI. Walker of Crowley
has sold his home on Commerce street
to Lauve & Bodin, theatrical firm,
which operates the theater adjoining
the property purchased. The consid.
Grafton was $4,000.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Announcement that pythons have
increased In price five dollars a foot
need cause no uneasiness, as a very
small helping would be enough for
anybody.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

With a buffalo on the new nickel.
don't feel called upon to shirk hust-
ling for the coin. The hump" is on
your side of the fence just as much
rs 1t ever was.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

One pleasant thing about a cold Is
the large variety of delightful cures it
brings to ones attention. and the pa
tent can generally try them all before
the cold gets tired and quits.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-04-26

Utah evidently wants to increase its
population with It's reward to moth
ers of ten dollars for the first child.
and seven dollars for each additional
consumer.