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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
MEN DR|FTED THIRTEEN DAYS
FOUR SURVIVORS OF COLUMBIAN
RESCUED-ELEVEN DEAD.
The Men Had Drifted for Two Views
in An Open Boat-One by one
Died Awful Death.

Halifax. y. S.-After thirteen days
of terrible suffering in an open boat
four survivors of the freight steamer
Columbian were picked up in the
North Atlantic by the United States
revenue cutter Seneca Sunday.
Eleven others of the boats crew
which had left the Columbian when
she was burning south of Sable Island
had succumbed to injuries and prlNa-
lions and their bodies had been
thrown overheard. The death roll OF
the lost freighter now stands at fiji
teen.
TWenty-seven other members OF the
crew we're saved by the Cunard liner
Franconia and the Steamer Manhat-
tan after two days Of exposure.
The men who were snatched from
death by the Seneca were: First Oh
ficer There. Sailors Oscar Kendall and
Peter Belanger and Fireman Michael
Ludwigsen.
Hope for this missing third boat
had been abandoned after dozen
transatlantic liners searched for tive
days within wide radius of the spot
where the Columbia burst into flames.
| To seafaring men it seemed impossl'
| BILE that a small boat could pass
| through the series of gales that since
have swept the waters in which the
boat has drifted and the news that
the Seneca had found and picked up
OH
incredulity at Halifax.
Although the survivors were toe
weak from their sufferings TO tell the
story completely, the revenue cutter
officers gathered that some of the fl
teen who had hastily piled into the
third boat had been so badly burned
that they died within the first few
DAYS. 1t was decided TO tighten th'
boat by casting the bodies overheard
Some who had tumbled from thei
hunks AT the first explosion and hat
rushed on deck half clothed succumt
ed to the cold: others. weakened b.
hunger and thirst, gradually sank int
lethargy that was scarcely to be dl,
tinguished from death. Somehow tn
survivors managed to keep the boa
head-on to the seas when the weathe
became rough. but for the past fe'
days little or no effort could be mad
to guide the craft.
Day by day the number dwindle
until the four who were left sank linn
w to the bottom of the boat an
awaited the end When the lookout
the Seneca, scanning the horizon Il
bergs on the ice patrol, sighted II
small boat through his glasses not
4 sign of life was seen. The Seneo
3 put on all speed, and racing to II
: lifeboat, sent her gig alongside. tt
j emaciated survivors were quick
r transferred to the deck of the cutt
and brandy forced between the pare
ed lips.
When their short supply OF biscr
: and water had failed the men ma
tanned life by chewing boot leath
| and the few stray crumbs OF hardtac
| Rainwater served them when the
| cask went day.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23


States would have to go into Mexico
sooner or later was inevitable. Inc
Mexican people. as a whole, are unnt
for self-government. or the lo.Ooo'ooo
inhabitants only about five hundred
thousand are of Latin extraction.
About five hundred thousand are OF
mixed blood and ehe remainder are
practically pure blooded Indians. frop
ably not more than one million can
read or write.
or the entire 100000 Inhabitants
probably 100000 sleep and eat on
the ground-the bare ground-in mud
or matched huts. They are people ao-
solutely incompetent OF understanding
n civil government and have no con-
ception of any rights to govern them
selves.
"In nv opinion the best solution TO
the Droblem is the establishment over
the country of military protectorate
which shall support a civil govern,
ment composed of the best element OF
the educated Mexicans. At the same
time immigration should be encour
aged from the white races OF Europe
TO the end that a new race OF Mex
cans. through assimilation. may DC
built up capable of real self-govern
ment. Then and not until then Il
seems to me can we retire or with
draw our protectorate.
The idea of remaining on the coas
and merely holding the ports Is I'm
practical. The United States forces
must push on at least to Mexico City
That city now is isolated with IL
thousands of foreigners. The civilize'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
TUTORED ON AMERICAN LINES
Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich
Franz Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Taught From V. S. Viewpoint.

Berlin.-A good deal OF irritation
has been expressed by writer's In the
German press at the remarkable par
TALLY shown by the reigning grand
duke and grand duchess of Mecklen"
burg-Schwerin for everything that Is
American. They are said to buy their
boots and much OF their clothing In
New York, while lowing to the num-
Der of their transatlantic friends) both
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

lag men who are called upon to face
the fury of the elements. especially In
winter time, spirits are often mat
ter of vital necessity as restorative
after extreme exhaustion or exposure
In the navies of France. Italy, Spain
and Austria the men get their daily
ration of spirits, while wine is served
on all the mess tables of the officers
There is no heavy drinking on board,
and comparatively little on shore, the
people of the wine-drinking Latin
countries of Europe being sober
race. Though inebriety on the part
Of officers is very severely punished IL
is rare that one hears OF any oil 'heH
being courtmartialed for an offense OF
this kind. The only excess in this line
that | can recall on the part cf naval
officers of any European power were
those which so seriously handicapped
the armada of poor Admiral RozJest
vensky on its memorable voyage from
the Baltic to final destruction IN Jap
anese waters by Admiral Togo in l9O'.
No small share of the responsibility
of that memorable disaster was Que
TO the widely known and widely dis-
| cussed intemperance of most OF the
officers of the Inflated Russian fleet.
The only warships that are run on
absolutely teetotal lines are those OF
the embryo Canadian navy. But the
experiment can hardly be considered
as very successful, since the ships fly
ing the dominion flag have been par
ticularly unfortunate in the way oil
stranding and other mishaps OF a
more or less serious character. due
apparently, to faulty navigation.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

University OF California, In connection
with the Charter day exercises.
Doctor Merriam had been chosen
speaker at the annual faculty re-
search lecture. an honor awarded to
the faculty member who has done
most during the year in research work
and dissemination Of knowledge
The finding of pliocene deposits rep
resenting stage previously unknown
on this continent was reiS.ed by the
speaker. He also told of the discov-
cry Of upper miocene fauna, hitherto
unknown west Of the Wasatch noun
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Pecan Crop VIII Be Light.

Brentwood, Tex. - Reports from
those interested in the pecan crop of
the Brentwood country are that the
crop will be exceedingly light this
wear. This will also be the fate of the
crop on the San Saba, Colorado and
Concho rivers. The crop is cut short
on account of the last freeze, which
caught the blossoms that had put out
at that time.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

speak English with pronounced &C
cent. Their only son, the hereditary
Grand Duke Friedrich Franz. who cele-
brated his third birthday on April 2z,
has two nurses-both American-and
the grand duke has expressed his In
tention Of later on engaging an Ameri'
can tutor for his son and heir. The
picture, which is exclusive and was
taken recently, shows the hereditary
grand duke with an enormous ball
also stated to be American.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Mexico City Made
GUS by Scott.
era Cruz to Capital Over
ding Armies Have to
Maxmilian's Gaudy
Ieant of 1864.

he road from Vera Cruz
Ety of Mexico. some two
forty miles in length
|nerican army have to
of the worlds historic
has been the scene OF
marches-the march OF
|conquerors in 1919, the
Gen. Winfield Scott S
by in 1S47. and the taw-
bf the so-called Emperor
bid his wife, Carlotta, on
e in 1864. 1t was also
rec years ago, on the
Porfirio Diaz, after MS
resident.
True Crosse received us
fernando Cortes, who
with 700 men in March,
burned, in the harbor OF
he ships In which he has
men from Cuba, to show
lev must conquer or per-
|,aniards, in their march
red the independent ma
ala, which was at enmity
lpire of Montezuma In
leo, and the Tlaxcalas
he allies of the invaders
| MT city of Cholula, near
city of Puebla, the Span
terrific encounter with
Their march into the Val
10, and their conquest OF
|,ity, which was then sur
| a lake, form one OF the
| g chapters in the worlds
| lily the same route wal
|cott and his men when
asion of northern Mexico
light the expected surren
ere sent via the gulf Il
city. The principal Incl
campaign was a long de
la, so that although Yer
ken in April, Scott did no
|City of Mexico until Ser
ice of Macmillan and Cal
Vera Cruz to Mexico Cit,
made In a gaudy stag
from May % to June l.
} was no opposition. for
h had gone ahead Of then
rations and festivities. ]
ninously small part Of tn
ID, heralded the passage {
b pair to the seat OF the
They returned over II
separately-CariOtta on
ssion to Napoleon III ar
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
RELICS OF EXTINCT FAUNA
Evideoces the Relation Of Life In
America to That Of Asia In the
PiIocene Period.

Berkeley, Cal.-An expedition MADE
recently into the Mojave desert ana
the discovery Of relics Of fauna now
extinct that shed light on the origin
and evolution of life in America were
described In an address by DR.. John
Campbell Merriam, professor Of pale
.ntoiorv and historical geology of the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

OF Casey. Before the party sat down
to dinner the urn was taken into the
barroom and placed behind the bar.
Then every one ordered his favorite
drink and this toast was reverently
drunk: ITO Casey. who is still behind
the bar"
The party, carrying out Caseys In
structions. then sat down to dinner
and later went to the theater.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
:RAL MADE A REvEl
bartender Leaves 81 1000 for
l. Rites, Including
Theatsr Party.

s. Casey, a
famous in the California
try. had a funeral for which
mself. Casey died by his
His health had been shat
be told his friends that he
at to live II he could not be
!, had $1,000 In the Salinas
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
New State Banks Authorized.

Austin, Textile State banking
board Monday authorized the follow
ing banks TO do business: Avery
State bank Avery, Red River Coun-
tv. capital st nck $4,000; First Guar
anty State bar of Valley View, Cooke
County. capt. ! stock $4,000. Both
banks adopted he guaranty fund plan.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
rs YEARS
gle May Continue
of Century.
X to Huerta's Aid, Is
f. From Mexico
Be Encountered
int Invasion.

Vow that the United
ave been landed in
n nay opinion, be %
ey will be able to
mes Harold Warner,
Abstract and
=, the other day in dis
.rican invasion Of the
ic, according to the
d.
S a lawyer, who for
years was in Mexico.
)ut a year ago to give
N to the affairs of his
city.
nfronting the United
is very much greater
rally believed to be,
.inued. For example,
1t will be possible to
ID at the same time
: terms with the Car
IS. From the moment
nent is fought the reb-
-ay from their leaders
endeavor to remain
orleans and will join
: to fight what they re
mon foe.
Ist as well attempt to
in a pail by placing
as to try to keep the
Huertistas apart nov
cans have landed.
o that, Huerta's forces
tied and strengthened
men who never before
lis army. l refer to thu
the middle classes o
as the mechanics, rail-
and others of tina
II is likely to turl
Iericans, for no one II
a greater animosity t
does that treacherou:
L and bloodthirsty bar
10 knows him ever ha
protestations of frient
nited States, and 1t
o to suppose he wi
st chance to throw o
etense. In fact he wi
o do 80 If he wants
around him.
will convey son
gnitude of the task II
has undertaken. Ar
undertake it and mu'
it. That the Unite
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
New School District Is Established.

La Grange, Tex.-The commission
ers court Thursday established a new
school district, situated between Fla
tonia and Muldoon. There are now
eighty-two common and four indie
nendent school districts in the county.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
San Antonio Man Named.

Washington.-Gecr ID. Armistead,
one of the best known newspaper writ
ers of Texas and at present on the
San Antonio Express, was Thursday
nominated for postmaster at San An
tonic.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
New Bank Examiner Named.

Austin, Tex Commissioner of In
surance and Ban king Collier Thurs
day announced the appointment OF
Paul G.. Villaret as a State bank ex-
aminer and the new appointee was
detailed to the East Texas district,
with headquarters at Pittsburg, Texas.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
s1n 900 Animation Suit.

Abingdon. y. Mrs. Thomas
Brown, fifty-three. wealthy widow,
has been sued for $4,000 for alleged
alienation OF the affections of Rob
er. Burns, a twenty three-year-old
husb and.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Gets $3.50 to Buy Cigars.

Cincinnati.-Mrs.E Elizabeth c. Vim
cent In her will bequeathed $3.50 TO
oliver w. Norton. a Chicago million
aire ito be expended for the best ci-
CARS he can buy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
LIGHTNING Strikes and Kills Girl.

Spring, Tex.-While with her grand
father. Louie Benignus, in field near
the family home, Miss Philamina
Benignus, 20-year-old girl, was kill
ed by lightning Tuesday.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Was Awake q lonq Time

Riverhead, N. Y.-John F. Fourier,
whose will is being contested, told
witnesses he had not slept for 20
years.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
St Louis Firm Is Given Permit.

Austin, Tex.-Permit to do business
in Texas was Thursday granted the
Missouri Bridge and Iron Company OF
st. Louis, capital stock $4,000, Texas
Headquarters TO be at Dallas.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
students Must Be Proficient.

Middletown, Conn.-Students Of
Wesleyan university must not only be
proficient in their studies, but must
attain a certain degree in baseball,
track athletics or other form of sport.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Cate 800 for Finding Diamond.

Messy" Joy, a saloon
porter found a fve-carat diamond
while at work and received 800 bill
when he returned it to William Hanrf
han. the owner of the stone.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

tains and OF evidence of the relation
of life In America 10 that OF Asia III
the miocene and pliocene periods.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Happiness.

There are no rules for felicity
Victor Hugo.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
On Patriotisu

He who loves not his country can
love pothing.-Byron-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-29
THE MEXICAN SITUATION

Washington, Dec. 20. - President
Wilson stated to callers today that
this government has advised grant
ing of general amnesty in Mexico.
Whether the request will have the
desired effect has not been made
known by the various Mexican lead
ers.
The president held, however, that
executions in Mexico had not been on
a wholesale scale.
-O-O-
Frank Vondak, 8, spilled cup hot
tea on chest three weeks ago. Dead.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-29
KILLS CHILD BY MISTAKE

Melville, N, j., Dec. 9.-Arrested
for the Staying of 6-year-old Beatrice
Bailey, John Horn, %, a rejected
sutton of the child's aunt, Miss Alice
Petit, according to the police today
confessed that he shot the child by
mistake.
The bullet which crashed through
a window of the Petit home at Buck
shutum, near here, snufing out the
child's life, was intended for his for
mer sweetheart, Alice Petit, aged II.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-29
And Mother" Drury is entitled to
the name of a humanitarian, be-
slowed upon her with all reverence
and affection.
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Milwaukee. - Antonio PueIo shot
and killed by unknown assailant on
downtown street; believed victim of
black hand plot; came here two
weeks ago from Lohrville4 Wis.
Washington. - Interstate COM
merce commission approved increase
in freight rates between Duluth and
related points to st. Paul, Minneap-
oils and Wisconsin points except on
cement, lime and plaster.
New York. - After three weeks
trial women cashiers in barroom at
Hotel Waldorf have been removed;
were installed at request of patrons.
New York.-"Hey, colonel, there's
lots of us Moosers here" yelled der
elicit at municipal mission, which
Col. Roosevelt visited on tour of
slums.
New York. - Baby's wall stopped
services around Christmas tree in
Madison Square Garden; infant con-
cealed in lower branches of tree; had
been abandoned.
GIenwood, Minn.-St. Johns Cath
ole church destroyed by fire. Loss
$780,,
GAINESVILLE, WISH. L. BarthoIo-
NEW, Marshfield, G. & N. w. pas
senger conductor, seriously injured.
Slipped under train.
Rome-Dr. Fiore, leading italian
practitioner, and customs official
named Castrigano arrested. Alleged
they offered bride for permission to
export cereals to Germany and Aus
tria.
Newburgh, N. Y-Justice Tomp-
kins in supreme court here granted
Injunction restraining N. Y. Central
from issuing $90,000,000 worth of
bonds in furtherance of plans for
merging with Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern railroad.
Hoboken, N. J.-American hotel,
owned by ex-Mayor Gonzales, gut
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-29
NO INTENT TO KILL YANKEES,
SAY CANADIANS =

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 2o.-Canadian
miitiamen who killed one American
duck hunter and seriously wounded
another on Lake Erie yesterday to-
day declared they were simply try
ing to brighten the men and did not
aim to hit them. American Vice Con-
sui ]. B. Curtiss, stationed at Fort
Erie, Ont, talked to the soldiers and
obtained their statement, which he
will forward to Sec'y Bryan.
Canadian militia officers have COM
pleted their preliminary investiga-
ton and have forwarded a sealed re-
port to Gen. Samuel Hughes, chief
Of the Canadian militia.
Smith will be buried tomorrow.
Dorsch, it is now thought, will re-
cover.
Canadian civil authorities will be-
gin probe of the shooting tomorrow
afternoon at Fort Erie.
The Denison review., 1914-07-15

Trustees-C. NJ. Jones. Gust Peters,
Fl. }. Brockman.
Township Clcrk-C. ]. Marshall.
Denison Township
! Nc nominations.
Denison City Township
Justices of the Peacc-W. c. Rollins,
Henry r. Blesman.
Constables s-W. II. Laub, w. J. Nc
| Ahren.
East Boyer township
Justice of the Peace-No nomination.
Constablc-No nomination.
ASsessor-N0 nomination.
Trustecs-.IacOb RusterhOlZ, Jr., John
| Henrichscn.
Township Clcrk-No nomination.
Goodrich Township
Nc nominations.
Hanover Township
Justice OF the Pcace-No nomination.
Constable-No nomination.
Assessor-No nomination.
Trustces-NO nominations.
Township Clcrk-Otto Hucbncr.
Hayes township
| Nc nominations.
| Iowa township
| No nominations.
jackson Township
Justice OF the Peacc-NO nomination.
Constable-No nomination.
AssessOr-John c. Dose.
Trustecs-,S. JAMS, w. II. Maynard,
Hans Wilkens.
Township Clcrk-A. J. Slcchta.
Otter Creek Township
| Nc nominations.
Milford Township
Justice of the Peace. r. Robinson.
Constablcs-R. Il. Robinson, Clarence
| Hutchinson.
Assessor-Arthur Ostcrlund.
Trustcds-G Hutchinson, Richard
LiliehOlm. Howard Mccullough.
Township Clcrk-H. +. Miller.
Morgan township
No nominations.
Nishnabotny Township
! Justices of the Pcace-John Gleiser,
Henry n. jain.
Constables Nv. II. Brockelsby, James
Jordan
Assessor-H. +. McCrackcn.
Trustecs-Geo II. Bocck, J. l.. Breck-
cnridgc. Wm. Goddard.
| ! ONIlSlllp Wei ItiIh "a plo"iAs
Paradise township
Justice OF the peace-No domination.
Constablc-No nomination.
Asscssor--W. NJ. Soules
Trustees No nominations.
Township Clcrk-C. Bryan.
Stockholm Township
Justice OF the Peace-Geo. w. New
com.
onstablcs-Wm. Clauson, Gust f..
Anderson.
Assessor-Jamcs ID. Fleming.
Trustees-Joscph Johnson, e. n.
Sandstrom.
Township Clerk-L. +. Gronau.
Union township
No nominations.
West Side Township
Nc nominations.
Washington Township
Justice of the PCacc-No nomination.
Constablc-No nomination.
Assesaor-W. T.. Staller.
Trustccs-No nominations.
Township Clerk--No nomination.
Willow township
Justice of the Peace-W. II. Corey.
Constables-F. II. Brown, Harry Ar
l
OnSon. -.
| Assessor-Ed Keim.
Trustces-W. j. Cook, VIM. Kcim, Jr.,
J. G. Nelson.
Township Clerk-F. r. Shirtcliif
Soldier Township-
No nomination.
The following named persons were
declared nominated for township Of
fees OF the progressive party:
Denison township
Justice of the Peace-No nomination.
| Constable-No nomination.
| ASSeSSOr-Bruce Bair.
| TruStee--W. f. Lueck.
| No nominations in any of the other
| townships.
There We're no nominations Tor
| township offices OF the socialist party.
| Claims of judges, clerks and con
stables for primary election were al
| lowed as follows:
The Denison review., 1914-07-15

Continued on Page Six.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-16
w. T. B. Wilson, Many
Years a Civic Leader,
To Be Buried Tuesday

The funeral Of Captain w. T. B. Will
son. who died Sunday afternoon at his
home, No. 372 North Jackson street, will
be held at go o'clock Tuesday after
noon at the residence.
Captain Wilson's death was the result
OF three strokes of paralysis which he
suffered several months age. For years
he was prominent In the civic life of
Atlanta. From. iS74 to 1888 he was In
the internal revenue department OF the
Government service and from 1888 to
1886 was postmaster of Atlanta. having
been appointed by President Arthur. He
was also a civil engineer and aided in
the work of building the southern Rail
road from Washington to Atlanta.
He was one of the organizers of the
Yaarab Temple of Shriners and was
captain six years of the Governor 3
Horse Guards.
Surviving Captain Wilson are FIVE
children. W. H. Wilson, \. c, Wilson,
Mrs James r. Wikle Mrs. A. Ii. Par
ham and Miss Nell Wilson.
The funeral Of Mrs. Alice Pearl MeAfee
tersonS Chapel interment following
IN Westview Cemetery She died sat
urday at a private sanitarum. Sur
viving Mrs McAfee are her husband.
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Berry,
three sisters and two brothers.
The body of Mrs Emily O. Wooten, aged
81. who died Sunday. will be taken
Tuesday to Danielsvile. Ga. for flu
neral and interment. She is survived
10y a brother and four sisters.