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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Large Stores Taken at Antwerp.

London. - The following official
statement has been received from Der
lin by the Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph Company:
Enormous quantities of provisions
of all kinds were captured in Antwerp.
The garrison of the northern forts
and 1900 English fled to Holland.
where they were disarmed The Eng
lish themselves are said to have blown
mp ten Of the Antwerp forts. The Bel
giaus estimate they lost 10000 men
as prisoners When the fail OF Ant
wcrp was made known to the allies
the French cavalry was withdrawn i'm
the direction of Arras
THE interrupted artillery engage
mcut in the Woevrc region was re-
sumed oct II. At the same time the
German right wing and center rr
sumod the bombardmcut OF Rheims
"On the whole the situation of Dhr
Germans is favorable.
Before his departure for the front
Emperor William promoted Prime"
Joachim youngest son Of tine en-.
pcror) to the rank of cavalry captain.
1T is reported that "a Russian fleet
OF eight large vessels and ten small
ships was sighted Saturday near
Kustcndie Ca seaport on the Black
Sea-. stcaminG in southcrly dircc
ton"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
German Regiment Flag Falls.

From the Battle Front, via Paris
CURED Sunday near the center of the
battle line, where they stormed and
captured an important German posi-
ton. Near Lassigny also the fighting
was severe. The allies and Germans
came to close quarters and a German
regimental flag was taken in a bayo-
net charge. Lassigny forms an angle
of the allies line, which from there
turns almost directly north. The Ger
mans are holding their ground to-
naciously at this place, where they
have considerable number of big
guns in strong positions in the quar-
ries
The allied cavalry during a heavy
mist carried out a daring raid, in the
course of which they cut off Ger
man supply convoy proceeding to
Roye. They captured $50 Germans,
who constituted the escort, as well
as several quickfirers and a large
amount of ammunition.
The French aviatOrs, who are per
forming brilliant work along the
front, indicated the approach of the
Germans, who, when attacked, offer
ed a long and fierce resistance, but
eventually surrendered.
On the eastern wing the German
bombardment of the French positions
continues without interruption and
much material damage is being done
The cannonading is accentuated be-
cause of the echoing and re-echoing
among the surrounding hills.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Germans Control Forts.

London.-The following wireless dis
patch was received Sunday from Der
lin by the Marconi Company:
An official report from Antwerp
says all the forts there are in German
hands.
Main headquarters reports that the
Belgians accepted the German offer TO
spare all historical monuments aid
that the day before the bombardment
plans showing the positions of the
principal architectural features of the
city were handed through the Ameri-
can minister to every German artil-
lery commander. They showed the
greatest possible consideration
The dispatch adds that the Brazil
ian minister in Berlin has requested
his countrymen in the German capital
to inform their relatives in Brazil that
they are safe and free and that con
ditions in Germany are absolutely nor
NAL
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
FIVE CENT CHARITY PLAN
Federation of Non-Sectarian Charities
Adopts New System.

New Orleans.-In an effort to broad.
en- the source of support of organized
charity in New Orleans and to induce
the average citizen to contribute n
small sum each year, the Federation
of Nonsectarian Charities will at once
launch movement to be known as
the "Five-Cent Charity Campaign"
Through newspaper publicity at
first and later through individual let
ters, the federation, which embraces
the eighteen principal nonsectarian
charities of the city. hopes to reach
$1,000 Orleanians with request for a
contribution of 81. The campaign if
successful will open up to the organ
they have never before been able 70
reach In an organized way, and will
make successful the federation
scheme.
The federation is now nine months
old. The move to form it, begun just
about year ago, had behind il the
idea that the collection of gifts for
charitable purposes should be put on
an organized basis. Under the old
system. with score or more Of char.
table organizations out after money,
many individuals were approached far
too often and others able to give es-
capped. while the amount of effort ex-
pended was out of proportion to the
results. The federation scheme was
that all the socities should come in
under one head, which would make
the collections and distribute the pro.
ceeds among the charities in proper
ton to their needs and work
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Section of Bill Is MISSING

Baton Rouge.-Representative Ferd
&. Claiborne of Pointe Coupee. au-
thor OF the probe commission act, has
discovered that one whole secti u OF
his original draft of the measure.
which provided for the employment
OF assistants to the secretary of the
commission and gave that body the
authority to employ an attorney. s
missing in the act as published in the
acts of 1914.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
GOOD DROPS ARE
PREDICTED|NSTATE
COMMISSIONER THINKS THERE
WILL BE HALF MILLION
BALES OF COTTON
ORANGE CROP is PROMISING
Corn, Rice. Peas. Potatoes, Hay and
Peanuts Holding Up Well
Throughout the State.

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Baton Rouge. state Commissioner
Of Agriculture and Enumeration Bru-
nor predicts GOOD crops and general
AGRICULTURAL prosperity for the state N
the quarterly report Of his department
just issued. The commissioner esti-
mates the states cotton crop at 500.
900 bales. Ills report follows.
In submitting ITS uuarterlv report
m" department concentrates the poo
pie on the agricultural outlook of the
state. although there is 70 -tagnaticn
81 business. owing to the unfortunate
situation i'm which our cotton market
IS placed, yet We trust il is only tom
porary
Tho cotton crop made is \ GOOD
on" and will probably reach 500 09O
bales. The ropuus from the various
parishes show such marked differences
that it is difficult 10 put an estimate
upon the crop The percentages.
compared with last years crop. vary
from 20 To 100 per cent. hut the acre.
age Of forty eight parishes places il at
III rs StiH their estimate in mum
bers OF bales do not bear this pcrcen.
tage out. However. the weather FIR
gathering has been ideal and We do
not see how the crop will fall short
OF 100000 bales
The corn, rice. peaches. potatoes.
hay and peanuts are all holding M
well, and cane. though the acreage
was greatly reduced, cannot be com
planned Of. especially with present
prices prevailing. only two parishes
report tobacco, but It is placed at
1l2 IL per cent. Fruit, without refer
ring to our spring crop Of strawber.
ries, has only done fairly well, but
melons in most places have been
abundant.
Mine parishes report oranges at 80
per cent. but the real oranges parish
reports 100 per cent.
"Fifty-three parishes report the sea
son for September good, while three
claim that it was not
Eighteen claim that the damage
TO cotton amounted to 81 7-S per
cent.
Too many parishes failed to give
the estimated number of bushels Of
corn made. and hence we cannot say
what the amount VIII be. still fifty
six report that, after all the reported
casualties, the crop shows 90 IA per
cent.
Fourteen report cane as having
suffered % IA, and five saws that rice
suffered 20 per cent.
"Thirty-three claim that the bell
weevil and caterpillar damaged the
cotton, while eight say that there was
no damage, or very little, from them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Indorse Il. Il. Classic for Iudneshi,

Washington.-Six members of the
Louisiana delegation called at the De
partment of Justice and indorsed Hen
ry II. Classic for a vacancy on the
bench of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia. Mr.. Classic is
a brother-in-law of Don Gallery of
New Orleans
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

There has been notable decrease
in the grindstones produced by the
United States, according to the geolog-
zeal survey. Good news to the fellow
who has his nose on one.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Parish Has a Small Balance

Clinton.-The report OF the parish
treasurer to the police jury showed a
small balance of s109 on hand. Bills
to the amount of 1896 were ap-
proved by the finance committee. The
president of the board was authorized
TO borrow the amount of bills approx
ed from the Bank of Slaughter
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Kidnaper Seeking a Pardon.

the participants in the Lamana kid
naping case, who is serving a lif'
sentence in the penitentiary, is max
ing a new application for pardon
His previous application was refused
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
KIM of RoumanIa Ascends Throne.

LoDdon.-King Ferdinand of Rou-
mania, in the presence of the mem
bers of the royal family. the diplo-
matte corps and other notables. took
the oath of office Monday in success
sion to his uncle, King Charles.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

How easy 1t is to obtain a reputa-
ton as a deep thinker is shown by
the audience secured by the philoso-
pher who says that man first began
to shave when he took to fighting a
great deal and his beard gave the en-
envy q convenient hold.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Alexandria Lets Paving Contract

Alexandria-The City Council has
awarded the contract to pave Lee
street, from Slaughter House bayou to
the city limits. with gravel, to Frank
T. Constant.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Some Americans facilitated their
escape from Germany by having their
hair cut. We know lots Of people who
could easily disguise themselves that
way.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
To Engage in Rifle prac,,,.

Baton Rouge.-Rifie practice will he
held at the Lake Charles range by the
State National Guard from October 2e
to November s. Companies through
out the state will send squa,s of ofB.
GERS and meu TO participate.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Rrinn in Bio Gusher al Elderly

Lake Charles.-The Gulf Refining
Company brought in 3,000-barrel
gusher at Edgerly on the Bright Com
pany lease. Royalties on the well for
the most part 90 to Lake Charles resi-
dents.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Ask Bids for Bonds on Grave, D.,

Ama.-Sealed bids will be rece.ved
by the police jury of st. Charles mar.
ish. at a meeting to be held October
Is, for the sale of $4,000 of 5 per
cent bonds. the proceeds to be used
for building a gravel road in road dis.
trict No 3.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
German Gunboats Sunk.

New York.-The East and West
News Bureau Thursday announced
that it had received a cable message
from Toxic as follows:
Toxic, Oct. THE war depart
ment issues the following official an
nouncement:
AFTER examining the reports re-
ceived from various sources, it is in
ferred that among the enemy's war
ships in the Bay of Kiauchau. in ad-
dtion to the Kormoran, two other
gunboats have been sunk, as nothing
has been seen of them since Oct. 3.
"'On Oct a Japanese regiment
made a midnight advance along the
Shan Tung railway as far as Gilman.
About thirty locomotives, in addition
to some 700 passenger and freight
cars. fell into the hands of the Jap
anese soldiers. A German gunboat,
probably the Tits, was seriously dam
aged by the shots from the Japanese
field guns on Oct. 4. She fled, towed
by two other boats, into the Bay of
Kiauchau. but sank shortly afterward.
At present there are three gunboats
within the bay, including the Kaiserin
Elizabeth.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Contract for Good Ro,d

oberlin.-The police jury of Allen
parish met in regular session Tburs.
day and let the contract for the con.
struction of q miles of gooc road in
Ward i to ]. b. Grigsby CONSTRUCTION
Company of Houston, Tex.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

A prospector came out Of Death Val.
ley with several hundred thousands in
gold after spending many years In
digging He will not have to learn
how to spend 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

The discovery Of new comet is re-
ported from Bulgaria. AS a presage
of war. 1t arrived considerably be-
hind schedule time. and its cargo Of
prophecy must 60 to the junk pile.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
Dropped Dead at Movie,

Jeanerette.-While attending a NOV
ing picture show VI. J. Brigoni dropped
dead from heart failure and acute In
digestion. Mr.. Brigoni was born in
New Orleans in 1856.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17
To Hold Colored Ell.

Observation-Disclosures are
progressing satisfactorily -or the Cos,
ored fair to be held at A-muz-U PARK
in this city. Saturday and SUNDAY
October II and II.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

The man who wore a belt of lacks
to make his wife stay on her side of
the bed seems to have had an extraor-
dinarily good opinion OF himself
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

People who want to know exactly
how things are going wonder whether
the censors of news are enlisted as
three months men or to serve till the
end of the war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

This years apple crop in the United
States is estimated at 210.000,000 bush.
els. We assume these figures include
the well-known alleged apple
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

An exchange declares that after a
man is fifty he would rather lose his
hair than his teeth. Pity the poor
ffty-year-old who loses both.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

There is seldom a streak OF sarcasm
that is not connected up with an un-
wholesome liver.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

This war is terrible thing for
the man that suffers
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

II is hard to see how the enterpris-
ing press agent for any actor or ac-
tress neglected to have his principal
lost in the war zone
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Alum has gone up in price because
Of the war. Gentlemen who use alum
after shaving will now have to econo-
mize on their cuts.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

A probable shortage of dyes for hair
and whiskers. is causing alarm among
persons who are not as young as they
look.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

II you don't believe two wrongs
make a right. read what the lighting
nations have to say about the other
fellow beginning his atrocities first.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

An English scientist predicts the
world will grow hotter as time goes
on. The prophecy has significance in
the face of the war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Just about the time a man makes
up his mind to live within his means
along comes an agent and sells him
another set OF books.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

King Peter is doubtless busy man
these days, even II he has abdicated.
but his name seems to have been left
out OF the war dispatches.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Teach the girls to sew carpet rags.
Good for them, and rag carpets are not
bad. even in the parlor.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Some people can follow all the rules
OF health and still never reach the age
OF discretion.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

II you see It in a London. Picking,
Tokyo. Berlin or Paris dispatch sleep
on It before swallowing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

The aviation corps of a country's
forces is the only one which can fly
without running away.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

A very good example of welded
bliss is that of the man Who is welded
to a profession that pays him not less
than $4,000 a year.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

The study of geography continues to
be carried on at great rate by the
newspapers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Lemons are going up. Well. any
way. who wants a lemon?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

{ Meanwhile, don't be SO busy attend
ing to Europe's business that you will
forget to attend to your own.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Some of the highest living is In
dulged in by low bred people.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Ere many weeks the weather prog
nosticators will begin to utter prophe-
cies as to the length and severity Of
the coming winter
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Some people seem to think chew
ing the rag furnishes food for thought,
but II doesn't.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Russia is said to have refused to
withdraw her troops from Northwest
Persia, but at the same time advised
Persia she had no intention of taking
Persian territory.
1--WE everywhere have maintained
our position" sums up the claims of
the French war office. At all points
except one, that in the Woevre dis
trict, German attacks are said either
to have been repulsed or held. In
the center between the Disc and
Rheims slight advances by the allies
are chronicled. In the Woevre dis
trict the Germans have delivered vio-
lent attacks. Whether they resulted
favorably or unfavorabIy S not stated
The towns of Holland already are
crowded with refugees. The mayor
of Rotterdam has sent out a warning
that there is no more room there for
the harassed Belgians, and steamers
for England are crowded with refu-
gees.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

There is some good in almost every
thing except bad eggs.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

There are more reasons for peace
than there are excuses for war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

"Swarms of aeroplanes." Wouldn't
'focks" be more birdlike?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Four years from now. probably. they
will be using aeroplanes to hunt offices
with.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Now and then a woman Will admit
that some other woman can make gu
perior pies.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Some OF the old war poems seem
better than many of the new ones.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

French millinery--what will become
OF that?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

The concert of the powers has re-
solved itself into an anvil chorus.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Washington.-A commission form OF
government for Mexico until order is
restored has been suggested at the in.
formal discussions at Aguas Calientes,
preceding the formal meeting between
representatives of Carranza and Villa.
This was reported to the state de.
partment Saturday and met with
prompt recognition as a possible solu-
ton of the vexing problems of the
southern republic.
The plan, it was believed, would
eliminate the personal rivalry of vari
Gus factional leaders and lead to early
restoration OF a strong central govern
ment, with which the United States
could deal in more direct fashion than
is possible under present conditions in
Mexico.
Further reports of distress on the
west coast of Mexico came Friday
from Admiral Howard. Lack of food
or any central authority, he said
caused continual conflict between the
people and the soldiers. The food
shortage there has been called to the
attention of the American Red Cross
and steps to relieve it probably viii
result
Protest to the state department was
made by the Spanish ambassador
against the reported arrest of the
Spanish consul at Mazatlan by Mexi
can officials
The constitutionalist agency at Vera
Cruz received notice that Genera
Aguillar, commanding the forces
against Vera Cruz, had issued a proc.
lamation saying he was to take pos
session of The city and would give full,
profession to aliens and Mexicans ir.
respective Of their political affilia.
tions. The proclamation made no men.
ton of the American forces, but de
clares ''laws and regulations issued by
the present government will be en-
forced.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

Naco, Ariz.-American and Mexican
troops fired at each other Sunday.
The international friction at Naco re-
suited from a night attack on the
Naco (Sonora) trenches by Mayto-
renas troops early Sunday morning
A frontal assault was ordered by
Villas commander and the YaQui In
dams, as usual. led the attack. In
the darkness they crossed the line,
probably by mistake, the first time.
Those who crossed were promptly in
termed by Lieutenant brakes com
mand of the Ninth (negro) Cavalry.
This angered the Maytorena forces
and many shots fell on the American
side during Ae battle which followed.
Sunday morning the same tactics
were undertaken and Maytorena was
again warned and threatened with in
vasion by the American troops to
clear the atmosphere on the border.
At IL o'clock the sniping started and
more than 100 bullets fell on Main
street in Naco. In the handling of
the cannon by Maytorena's artillery
men, commanded by a German gun
ner, shrapnel shells burst and fell
on the main streets of the Arizona
border town. One struck the Ameri-
can custom house, another fell on a
mercantile establishment and third
struck an occupied residence, but no
one was injured.
Two Americans, Lee Hall and Cor
poral McAllister, Troop B, United
States Cavalry, were struck by stray
bullets. McAllister was shot through
the hand. Hall and McAllister make
the total American victims of Mexi-
can fire to date five. Trooper Wilson,
shot last Monday, died later. Trooper
Leroy Bradford was seriously wound
ed Tuesday. The same day an un-
identified boy was shot through the
hand.
Urgent appeals for protection again
were sent Sunday to President Wilson
and to Governor Hunt of Arizona.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-17

City of Mexico.-An attack made on
the night of Oct 10 on San Angel,
Xoclnmilco and other suburbs OF the
City of Mexico by adherents of Emf
liano Zapata caused reign of terror
in the capital until Monday. The sus-
pense was relieved when it was Of
ficially announced that Zapata's fol-
lowers had agreed to cease all fight
ing until the termination of the peace
conference between the northern and
southern constitutionalist generals at
Aguascalientes. The troubles in the
suburbs were satisfactorily adjusted
Charges that General Villa has pub
lished a manifesto inviting the people
and the army to join him in over
throwing General Carranza are con-
tanned in a telegram received Monday
at FL Paso, Texas, from the Carranza
press bureau in the City of Mexico.