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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30

fellow, Pembroke was waiting al the
office of the hotel. That was his man
he sent here. He knew we were leav-
ing New York before we started. He
was telephoned to from the Grand Cen
trail station. That's how skilfully they
work in these mad days OF frenzled
finance.
"He didn't wait to take train-he
came by motor. And just to show you
what a smart little fellow you are for
wanting to close at their price al
noon today, l, who represented my
self as Henry Wilson, your secretary
have given them till eleven O'Clock 10
morrow to close the deal at fifteer
| hundred thousand dollars.
He's burning up every telegraph
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30

the middle a broad road remains free'
and here you may see the royal equl-
mage. with it's prancing Andaluslan
horses. and numerous four-horse car
riages, with powdered grooms. IL Is
the Rotten Row of Madrid, only with
carriages of more genuine magnln'
cence and with women whose beauty
is world-famous.
At night the crowd in wagons ana
on foot shifts slowly from the Retro
and the Prado up the broad Alcala'
past the high, projecting palace OF the
minister of war and the new Bank or
Spain, or through the other streets
which lead up into the city. The men
fill the cafes, then they go to the the
aters. and finally to the club or eve
ming party, the latter being promi'
nent feature OF the city's domestic
life.
The Retro or Park Of Madrid Is one
of the most beautiful pleasure
grounds in Europe. 1t is not so neatly
kent I'D as the Thiergarten OF Berlin
but on account of the architecture
rigidity of the design. the splendor o.
the forest growth, the large lake, ant
the broad, open plaza near shaded al
levs and walks-above all, on accoun
NJ its high position over the valley
the Prado-it excels the public gai
, dens of other large cities.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30

the man had suddenly disappeared
from the path. he was perplexed. he
roared. Then he espied the Bushman
peering at him over the grass
The Bushman at once changed his
position. while the lion stood irreso-
lutte in the path, following with his
eye the moving black man. The little
man rustled the reeds. vanished. and
appeared at another point
The great brute was first confused
and then alarmed. 1t began to dawn
on him that he was the hunted party.
The Bushman did not let the lion col.
lect his startled wits. He began to
steal gradually toward the foe. who
now, in a complete state OF doubt and
fear, turned tail, and ran ignominious
ly from the field.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
EARLY DIRECTED FIGHT HERE
Quaint Old House In Washington
Used by Southern General Dur
ina Attack on Capital

Washington-A quaint old house
stands by the side of Georgia avenue,
or. as it was called for century the
Seventh street pike. a few steps
northerly of where the Silver Spring
tollgate was so long an obstacle IL
travel There is an interesting story
associated with this house and WITH
the man who, with his wife, dwells
there.
The story goes that this house dur
ing the attack against the northern
line of the defenses of Washington
which Gen. Jubal Early and his d'Vl-
sion made July II and 10, 1864, the
semi-centennial of which approaches
was occupied by Gen. Early during
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30

matched the valuable communion serv-
ice to London to be melted down.
Fortunately, the rector learned OF
the affair in time and personally &C
ouired the articles. Subsequently
thew passed from his widow into the
hands of her nephew. Rev. Henry
Burnley. and a short time ago were
purchased and presented to the parish
by an anonymous donor. They have
now been solemnly rededicated in the
presence of a large congregation
From the London Globe.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
RESENT HINT TO CLEANLINESS
Corfu VILLAGERS Object to kalsers
Gift Of soap-Entirely Too
Suggestive.

Berlin.-Quite a number of the In
babitants OF Corfu are either ignorant
or needless of the proverb, "Cleanli-
ness is a good life preserver." Where-
fore the bestowal of surprise" Easter
eggs made Of the best German soap
nv the kaiser has much incensed the
good villagers.
They are a common gift in the
fatherland, but the recipients In Corfu
resent them as a palpable and uD'
called-for hint
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
81 EDWARD MAPSF1Al1
FDOM THfPIM OF GEORGEM.COHAN

as She picked up little shopping Dag
with which she had been armed WHEN
ehe came in. she evidently was re-
minded of something. for she began 10
tumble in 1t. Presently she found
what she was seeking, and produced a
small tin box. round and highly deco
rated. She handed 1t to Broadway
who received it as If it had been some
thing of high value.
This is our latest" she explained.
81 don't think you've seen them. Jones
Pepsin Waters. Good night, Mr.. Jones.
Dazed and with the box held loosely
in his hand. he gazed at her retreatlng
! hack Good night - er - er - MISS
Richards"
After she had gone, while Broadway
stood gazing after her, the box OF
Pepsin Waters still held loosely In
his hand. the judge said cheerfully:
she's a nice girl. isn't She?
is she?"
well. how did she strike you?"
AN awful blow.
AN awful blow"
broadway caught himself He real
lied that such talk would not do H'
tried to dodge the inference. No, no.
he protested. II mean her eyes. he
eyes are awful blue
The Judge smiled satisfedly EV
ervone in this town is just mad aoou
her"
"They ought to be-" said Jackson.
Have another cigar" the judge sue
, gested fervently.
This brought Broadway to nj
senses. Those cigars. No, | than
= YOU. I've got some gum here. Br
! I wouldn't mind having another glas
4 OF lemonade"
The Judge was pleased. why, &c
A tainly. my boy. I'll go and get it m
:. self"
Broadway spoke up hurriedly. nc
4 don't do that. Ask Mrs. SpotsWood
= make it for me. won't you?"
= Sure" said the genial judge. "Ar
I'll tell her that you asked me to. IL
., tickle her to death"
At this point Wallace returned.
went to Broadway with his busine
air exceedingly in evidence.
> Say" he said earnestly, I've got
=, real knockout surprise for you. you
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
Travels of Old Church Plate.

A remarkable story is told Of the
adventures of come church plate Of
the sixteenth and early seventeenth
century. 1t belongs to the parish of
Savington St Michael. England. but
about seventy years ago the parish
toner's decided they must have new
plate, and without the knowledge OF
their rector, Rev. r. A Cox. dis.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
cHApTER yIlI.-continued.


"I,ve exnlained to Mr.. Jones. Josie,
said the judge. that the AFFAIRS OF tne
plant are entirely in your hands You
can give him a pretty good Idea OF
how things stand without the books
and figures in front of you. can't you!
To Broadway's grief he sat down com
fortably."
We'll, hardly, Judge" said Josie.
smiling at him in a way which palneo
Broadway, for it seemed certain 10
cement the jurist's firm intention OF re-
manning with them for the balance OF
the evening. 1t seemed to him that
this was inconsiderate.
THE old gentleman told me, the
Judge explained, that the WORKS
showed a profit of about forty thou
sand dollars last year Is that right?
"Oh, it was more than that
This distracted Jackson Jones atten'
tion even from the color of her eyes.
More than forty thousand dollars!
eft was," he said. with an elongating
gesture of the neck and a side head
twist which were habitual with him In
moments of delighted surprise.
He drew his chair a little nearer
even than 1t had been. Eyes were al
right enough; but, after all, forty thou
sand dollars, And possibly the eyes
thrown in! Had he been lucky to es
cane the bonds of wedlock with the
ancient widow? Verify he had!
"It was nearer fifty, if | remember
rightly" said the pretty business won
an.
"Well. that wasn't so bad, now, wa
it?' exclaimed Broadway.
"Why. no." his fair informant grant
Cd considering that we've been fight
ing the trust all the time. | thin
II was perfectly remarkable"
do you?" inquired Broadway, wit
fhe ewes of faith, as IL he were quit
willing to accept her Judgment upo
all things.
"Why. yes; don't your" Her for
head had a pretty, earnest quicker ths
almost unnamed him.
Sure. think it is" he made hast
to agree What do you think abol
It, judge?" The judge must be brougi
into the talk, of course. as long as
was there.
The Judge settled back into his cha
and looked complacent. Il always sa
il was the best chewing gum in Il
world"
I'VE are talking about profits, n
about the gum" said Broadway, al
Josie burst into a ripping laugh whi'
he felt sure was of the sort whi'
tinkles among angels when somethil
makes them happy on the gold
streets.
There was that in this speech viii
penetrated to the depths OF the 1u
cial system; it served as light to she
the Judge what might be going
Although he had been comfortably 8
tied for long hours chat about 81
feet which intensely interested him,
rose abruptly and stood looking do
at them.
Well" said he, and laughed. ~
talk II over. now, with Josie. I'm
guess am poor hand where figu
are concerned" He moved slo,
toward the door, and smiled at ev'
step. 81 want to ask nom about Sol
thing anyway"
Jackson Jones was really emil
raised for moment when he fol-
himself alone with this old friend
his youth, this simple little coun
girl. But he knew it wouldn't do;
was certain that it was absurd.
kill time he referred back to what
Judge had said about the gum.
Can you beat that?" he inQui
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
Criminals strenuousIy Dealt With.

There is scarcely any crime in New
Zealand. largely because they make
strenuous effort there to arrest, try,
convict. hang and bury a criminal
within two weeks of the commission
of his crime. If this be murder, or. II
not a hanging offense, to get him as
quickly as possible into disagree
able prison, where he will have to
work hard and fare upon bread and
! water.-Exchange.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
Edition. Enaaae In Duel.

Chicago.-Christian Botker and Ed
ward Peterson, editors of rival Danish
newspapers, satisfied offended honor"
by engaging in a duel here. After step
ping off ten PAGES, both fired twice
then shook hands. Neither wac
wounded
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
CHAPTER TX.

On the way to the hotel, after they
had left the Judges house, Broadway
tried to tell Bob Wallace what, in
deed. was the matter with him, out
could not. for he had not the least
idea
DO YOU really mean 10 keep the
plant" asked Wallace skeptically.
Yes. and pass it TO my children
said the dazed young gentleman.
You haven't any children, you con-
founded ass"
And they'll pass it to their chill
dren." said the coming magnate OF the
chewing gum trade.
Il think you're crazy"
Bob, it's a cinch. But let me tell
vou." And he tried to, with but slight
success.
Wallace was a shrewd young man
rs it your conscience or the girl thai
has driven you insane?" he asked.
I'm thinking about Jonesville. M.
grandfather built this town"
We'll, he made a blamed bad jol
of It. Why didn't he build place
man could get a decent drink in Will
he was about it,
And my father kept it going
well, he didn't keep it going yer
fast"
And now I've got to keep my fat
with it. 1t is a sacred duty. ! mus
not abandon it."
Say" said Wallace, in DISCUS
Where did you get that stuff? Hav
you gone out and tried to get :lecer
drink here? This town ought to
abandoned 1t ought to be put OF
of it's misery"
The trust would close the plant an
ruin all these people"
You'd think they were first cousin
to hear you talk about them"
Bob" Broadway chided in so
and earnest voice, they are far mo
than that; far, far more than ths
They are charges placed by Providen
in the care of the Jones family. An
Bob. I'm the last of the Joneses."
Let us hope there'll never be
other like you"
"ThereIl never be one more earne
you can bet on that Bob"
They were in a shady stretch
Main street, and. at night, sha
stretch of Main street, Jonesville,
about the darkest spot on earth o
side of Africa.
Lets stop right here. in the da
till you get over it," said Wallace. Il
late, but there might be some m
dened, joyous Jonesville roisterer
see if you went into the light"
81 mean every word of it. There
no roisterers in Jonesville; they're
honest workingmen, horny handed G
makers, toilers for the fortunes OF
. family. That's why I'm protect
them"
THE horny hand of some ins'
asylum guard will be upon your sh'
the der if you don't watch out"
IAN "Ha. ha, Ha, ha!" laughed Bro
.av- way somewhat cacklingly.
He IT think you're going to be violer
EN- said Wallace He'll probably n
bey both horny hands. But he'll sub
lied you! Now, try to give me some
herent notion of what's the ma
he with you, will you?"
Won i've awakened to my duty"
for Time you did; you've had a
at long nap. What do you see, now
nv have aroused?"
ary. "A pleasant little city, working
I to- PLY at well-paid industry. I'm the
teen master. A great nation, wagging
less Jaws. They're chewing the j
-anh gum. Jones gum, mind you; not
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
~keen or erassv Sian Failed.

Chicago.-F1nding that Keep ON
signs failed to keep students from
tramping over the lawns, University
of Chicago authorities changed the
signs to read, Walk on the Grasa
Please"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
u.s uorsuatty LARGE Foot.

Cbicago.-When Daniel Mccormick
was unable to get large enough snoe
to at him, he went to police headquar-
tore "I wear a size 1lh and the
only place / know to get shoes tnaA
big was Of q policeman" he said
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30
MARRIAGE Of Daughters Declared Legal

Denver.-The marriage CT eieVeh
year-old Martha Elizabeth wilkins TO
Harvey NJ. Pugh. a boy of fourteen
WAS declared legal by Judge RI. r
Burke. Annulment proceedings mao
been brought by the boys father
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-30

introduced the dalhia into civilization
with the intention of making the
tubers of which It bears so good
crop substitutes for potatoes?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
RECEPTION To
A. & NJ. OFFICIALS
New College Men viii Be Welcomed
by Bryan Citizens on Friday
Night, September fs.

On Friday night, September rs, the
business men OF Bryan will have as
their guests the new president OF the
A. a. NJ. College. DR.. w. b. Bizzell.
Clarence ousley. director OF exten.
sion; Lieutenant Hill. commandant OF
cadets; Dean Charles Puryear and
Il. d. Cushing. president OF the board
OF directors. These gentlemen will be
rendered a banquet TO be given at Ho-
tel Bryan. The affair will be under
the direction OF the Commercial Club.
Every business man in Bryan is
urged to attend this banquet. Much
depends on the welcome extended
these new college officials. Let us
meet them with a greeting so warm
and cordial that there can be no doubt
In their minds as to the genuine IN.
terest our people have In the welfare
OF A. a NJ
Tickets Will be on sale Tuesday
Don't wait for the committee to call
at your place Of business and urge you
10 attend. Phone your request to the
secretary OF the club and he win be
glad to reserve your ticket.
II. L. MCKNIGHT.
Secretary Commercial Club.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12


London, Sept. IL. Three tremen-
dous struggles along as many battle
lines continued today without decisive
results anywhere.
In the West mystery was added be-
cause Berlin Ignores Won kluek's ef.
forts on the German right, while indi.
eating the verdun attack is progress
ing successfully.
II the German attack on the south
exposure Of the verdun forts succeeds
the Germans will completely invest the
fortress.
Operations In the East are also OBJ.
seure. The Russians insist they con.
tinue to invest konlgsbere despite a
repuIse by Won HIndenberg. In Ga.
lieia they are successful against the
Austrians, but make less headway
against the Germans and Austrlans.
II 10 said the Germans are rushing
reinforcements to GaIieia lest Austria
make peace.
Belgium and France are so optimls-
tic today they are preparing to reoe.
eupy their capitals.
II was officially announced today
that the third French army had cap.
tured all the artillery Of one German
corps.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
READY TO WEAR.

Eugene Edge. on the corner Is re-
ceiving on every express from New
York some Of the beautiful suits.
dresses and skirts that he purchased
on his trip to New York. Mr.. Edge
has made this one OF the busiest de-
partments in his store. realizing sew
eral years ago that ready-made gar
ments we're here TO stay. and from a
very small line OF waists and skirts
this department has grown so that II
has been necessary TO enlarge II on
several occasions. and each season
has shown a large increase in sales.
This is largely due 10 the fact that
only the newest is shown, and Mr..
Edges untiring efforts to make It pos
sible for anyone to get just what they
want from the most reasonable to
the most expensive. From all appear.
ances this department viii show more
goods and better values than ever be-
fore. Miss Trannie Wren. who has
charge. will be pleased to have you
visit her and be shown the correct
things in ready to wear for the fan
of 1914.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
C0LQU|TT PLANS
A CENTRAL BANK
Possible That Another Extra Session
viii Be Called TO Cover That
and Other Legislation.

Austin. Tex, Sept. 12.-Governor
colquitt has in preparation a message
to the Legislature submitting the
question OF creating a State central
bank having the same relation to the
State banks as the National reserve
bank has to the banks OF the country
II is thought that this matter will be
ready for submission Monday. This
will be an Unprecedented piece o., leg
islation and will have far.reaching
consequences. II is possible that an.
other call for an extra session may
have to be issued to covsr this and
other LEGISLATION pendIngydt present.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
GOVERNOR SUBMITS
TW0NEW SUBJECTS
Says He Will Not Call Another Extra
Session to Consider Central
Reserve Bank.
(By Associated Press.)

Austin, Tex, Sept. 12-Governor
ColQuitt presented two more subjects
to the special session today. The
first, to amend the penal code and
make 1t a felony to circulate foreign
counterfeit money, and is aimed to re-
duce the millions of counterfeit Con-
stitutionalist currency along the bor-
der. Second, to prohibit interlockirg
directorates in cotton gins. The Gov
ernor said he did not propose to call
another session to consider a central
reserve State bank. He believed the
present session could enact the law in
the ten day sremaining.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
PHONE SYSTEM AT MILLIcAN.

The Baker Brothers OF MillIcan,
who are installing the new telephone
system at that place. were in the city
yesterday and carried about fifty tele.
phones back with them. The phones
are being bought from the Bryan Tele.
phone Company and are being Install
ed as rapidly as possible. Rawley
Baker reports that they expect to in.
stall over a hundred phones in the
new system. and nearly every resident
OF Millican and the surrounding coun.
try Will have the benefit Of a telephone
In his home
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
(By Associated press.l

Wy An1VIiAAt1 fft1nsl
Paris, Sept 12.-Anxiety grows
keener as II ls recognized the battle
east Of the Vicinity where the Germans
are trying to break the French right
and center will probably have a de-
eisive effect on the whole line.
II is fully realized the repulse Of the
German right wing and right center
would not be conclusive, that they
may rally.
A reverse to the allies east Of vltry
would mean the turning Of the whole
French frontier line and endanoerin1
General castIemsn's army now en-
gagged before Nancy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
WOMAN SHOT MAN
AND ENDED OWNL|FE
Tragedy In Crowded Skating Rink at
Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Ended Life
OF Jeanne kutchbach.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-. Sept. While
in a crowded skating rink at a late
hour last night, Mrs. Jeanne Kutch-
bach shot Clyde La Rose. former
police officer, three times, and then
shot herself in the head. inflicting a
wound from which she died in a few
minutes.
Several persons in the skating rink
were imperiled by her shots. Mrs.
Kutchbach is said to be from Port
Arthur, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
Mr.. BRYAN SEES
DAWN Of PEACE.
Says War Era ls Ended In United
States and Is Closing in
Foreign Lands.

Wy AAa0NtAAN4 AANaasI
Baltimore. Md, Sept 12.-Secretary
Of State Bryan. speaking at a Star
Spangled Banner" celebration today,
said that already the war era was
ended in the United States. "and is
drawing to a close in foreign lands.
Let none think manhood will be OF
lower quality when strength is no
longer test by war" said the Secre-
tary. I've could not worship God as
we do II convinced that each genera
ton must be exercised in blood let
ting to prevent stagnation."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
STRENGTH.

DIR. Lyman Abbott. the anti-suffra.
gist said at an anti-suffrage tea in
New York:
They call women the weaker sex.
Yet I have known more than one
woman to bend a mans will during
his life and break II after his death"
Washington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
LANDRY TO ARIZONA.

p. Landry. who has been principal
of the colored school OF this city for
the past nineteen years. and who re-
signed shortly before the close OF the
past session, has secured another
place that pays him a great deal more
money. He has been elected principal
OF the colored high school at Phoenix.
Arizona. and left for that place yes
terday TO assume his duties.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
German Center Gives Ground.

IBy AssocIated Press
washington, Sept. 12.TThe French
embassy announces that the German
army continued retirement yesterday
and the second army is withdrawing
beyond the st. Condo swamps. The
third army is retreating in Cham.
paigne. thus at last the German cen.
ter is giving ground" The fourth
army in Argonne pushed north Of the
Troy Fontalnes forest The fifth army
on our right was repulsed and our
troops occupied vassineourt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
ANOTHER BIG cofroN DEAL.

Another largf cotton deal was made
in this city Yesterday. in which 2ss
bales belonging to NJ. B. Parker Of
the Brazos bottom we're sold by W. E.
Saunders to II. A. Burger. local repre-
sentative OF Eustaee Taylor OF Gal.
weston. for s sis cents per pound. The
cotton has been delivered and will be
shipped as soon as II Is compressed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12

.Aeroplanes report the enemy's re-
treat is very rapid.
The allies crossed the rived ourco
and this Saturday morning eontln.
ued In rapid pursuit Of the Germans,
who are retreatlng north Of vitry.
Many prisoners we're captured be.
tween scissors and Fismes.
The British feet occupied Herbert
shoehe. the seat Of government Of the
German archipelago north Of Aus
tralia.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-09-12
BOUGHT A BALE.

Charles Carr bought bale today
for hi sson, Charles c. Carr, from
Peter MAJ of wixon. The bale weigh
ed 555 pounds and brought the owner
$3.50. Charley win keep the bale
stored at the home of his grand
mother, Mrs. A. B. Carr Sr., for one
year, or until normal conditions are
restored, Here is an example set by
a school boy that many other boys OF
Bryan should emulate.