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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
FIND TIME FOR KINDNESSES
Two Stories of Courteous Conductors
Who Looked After Their
Passengers.

Once l was down in Louisiana" q
traveller began, ION a little railroad
that runs from Franklin to Weeks
island. 1t took five hours to go 20
miles. The most amazing thing TO me
was that the conductors stopped the
train anywhere he was asked 10, and
If there were no one to meet woman
passenger with innumerable bags and
the inevitable baby, he helped her
across a plowed field or sent a brake
man to carry her traps to her own
gate and the train waited until he
came back"
Nothing surprising about that" re-
turned a born New Yorker. The
Madison avenue cars stop every Gay
for reasons quite remote from a regu-
lar schedule. | was on a car this after
noon and a little boy dropped his
mothers umbrella out of the window.
The conductor stopped the car and
ran back a block and a half, got the
umbrella, delivered it to the woman
and incidentally advised her not to let
her son have it again.
Besides, I've known of more than
one eye being punched out of care
less baby with such a plaything"-
New York Times.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
GREAT 1914 FAIR
BEING PLANNED
SMALL DEFICIT IN 1914 FAIR is TO
BE MET BY THOSE BACK
OF MOVEMENT.
SITUATION is ENCOURAGING
Seeding Automobile Exhibitors Are
to Be Held Liable For Violation
of Contracts With Association.

Shreveport.-Plans were inaugural
ed at a meeting of the board of direc.
| tors OF the Louisiana State Fair As
ISOLATION for the early closing I'D of
! the affairs of the 1914 State Fair. and
the beginning of preparations for max
ing the 1915 Fair a still greater and
better exposition.
The financial report of the opera
lions of the 1914 Fair disclosed a more
encouraging condition than had been
expected, the amount of money being
necessary TO raise TO meet the as
soclatlon's obligations incurred for
carrying on the Fair being less than
$1,000.
Encouraged by this showing the
directors authorized President r. r.
Emery and Secretary L. n. Bruegger.
hon to borrow the sum of $500 for
the purpose of meeting the deficit on
the 1914 Fair and financing next
years exposition.
Directors John Jenkins and w. x.
Henderson, Sr., were among those
most active in urging the negotiation
OF the State Fairs notes for an
amount necessary to meet the short
age Of the late Fair and provide funds
for carrying on operations for the
1915 Fair, and their argument in IA
vcr OF planning for a greater and
bigger exposition for next year was
readily concurred in by the other d.
rectOrs present.
After submitting the financial state.
ment, which was made up bv Ac.
countant S. NJ. Watson, Secretary
Brueggerhoff submitted a list of va.
rious parties and concerns against
whom the association still held ac-
counts, all of which were accounted
for satisfactorily except the automo-
bile exhibitors who had left the Fair
Grounds on the second day of the ex
position because Of a disagreement
with another exhibitor about the plac-
ing of sign on the building in which
the auto exhibit was held.
1t was the concensus of opinion
among the directors that the contract
enteredeinto with the seeding auto
mobile men by the State Fair associa,
ton had not been violated in any par
ticular by the State Fair and that the
seceders could be held legally respon-
sible for the amounts due the associa-
ton.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
MESMERIZED
A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used.

Many people are brought up to be-
lieve that coffee is a necessity of life,
and the strong hold that the drug,
caffeine, in coffee has on the sys-
/ TEN makes it hard to loosen it's grip
even when one realizes it's injurious
effects.
A lady writes: 81 had used coffee
for years; it seemed one Of the ne
cessities of life. A few months ago
my health, which had been slowly fall
| ing, became more impaired, and
knew that unless relief came from
some source l would soon be physi-
cal wreck.
81 was weak and nervous, had sick
headaches, no ambition. and felt tired
of life. My husband was also losing
his health. He was troubled so much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only a few mouthfuls.
Finally we saw Postum advertised
and bought a package. l followed d.
rections for making carefully. and
added cream, which turned it to the
loveliest rich-looking and tasting
drink | ever saw served at any table,
and we have used Postum ever since.
81 gained five pounds in weight in
as many weeks, and now feel well
and strong in every respect. My
headaches have gone. and l am new
woman. My husbands Indigestion
has left him, and he can now eat
anything"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonfuI dissolves quickly
In a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious beYer-
age instantly SOC and SOC tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds 10
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
All Warships DESTROYED, Is Report.

Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee and
the British warships detached from
his squadron to pursue and destroy
1 the Dresden have found the German
cruiser, according to rumor, and have
sunk her in the Atlantic, off the
southern end of the continent.
No official word has been received
to that effect, but it is regarded as
certain in South American ports that
if the Dresden, last remaining ship of
Admiral Count Won Specs squadron,
has not been sent to the bottom, her
destruction is only a matter of hours.
The Dresden escaped with the Nurn.
berg from the net drawn by the Brit
ish, which resulted in the sinking of
the Scharnhorst, the Gneisenau and
the Leipzig on Tuesday off the Falk-
land Islands. Later in the day the
Nurnberg was overhauled and sunk
and a large part of the great British
squadron Joined in the chase of the
Dresden.
The British legation in Montevideo
Friday made the statement that the
British squadron, instead of being
composed of ten vessels, was made I'D
of twenty big fighting ships, and that
a detachment of these vessels will
reach this port with the four men in
jured in the engagement last Tues
day.
British torpedo boats at once put
to sea and remained outside through
out the day.
Fighting continues in France and
Belgium at various points, and claims
of advantages secured are made by
both the contenders. After having ad-
mitted the loss of trenches in the re-
gion Of Ypres, the latest French re-
port declares these again have been
reoccupied by the allies.
Heavy fighting also is going on to
the southwest of LODI, and to the
southeast of Cracow, where the Aus
TRANS and Germans are endeavoring to
get around the Russian left and force
these troops to retire from the fort
ress.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
Christmas Armistice Fails.

Rome. - The Vatican authorities
Monday made public a document set
ting forth the efforts made by the
pope to obtain a truce in the Euro
pean war during the Christmas sea-
son.
The efforts of the pontiff unfortun-
ately failed, according to the Vatican
announcement, lowing to the opposi-
ton of a certain power"
1t is stated by persons in close
touch with the Vatican that the Turk
ish and Russian governments declined
to agree to a Christmas truce.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Mason Snowden, government dem
onstration agent for Louisiana, back
from a trip through Tensas, Madison
and East Carroll, declares the three
parishes will raise as much oats this
winter as the whole state raised last
year. There was raised in the state
last year $4,000 acres with yield OF
over million bushels. Large increases
in the acreage planted to oats is ex-
pected by Mr.. Snowden in all the
parishes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
LOUISIANA NEWS

Begging on the streets of Baton
Rouge is prohibited by an ordinance
passed by the Commission Council,
which is to take effect January l. The
ordinance makes begging a INSIDE
meanor punishable by a fine of from
50 to S25 or a Jail sentence from ten
to thirty days. Beggars now on the
streets are to be cared for by the
organized charities.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
STATE CAPITAL NOTES

Joseph Edward Generally, leader of
the Orleans delegat ton in the House of
Representatives, prominent lawyer,
and for years interested In the growth
and development of New Orleans, died
Monday night at 10:45, at his home In
New Orleans, following a sudden at
tack of acute indigestion. Mr.. Gene
reilly ate dinner with his wife and
family at their residence as was GUS
tomary, and later complained of a
heavy feeling in the head and stom-
ach, and died soon afterward, sur
rounded by his family.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The rice planters who have been cul
tivating rice on Bayou Teche above
Keystone Locks, are very much wor.
ried over the recent action taken b.
the United States engineers in the
New Orleans office in prohibiting III
use of Bayou Teche water for irriga
ing purposes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

What wonderful fellow the Ger
man crown prince is. He has been
killed twelve times and has been
wounded twice a day since the war
began
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

One thing about having a battle
along two wings and a center, it is
almost always possible to pick out
some point where it is going in favor
of your side.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The Aeronautic Club of America de-
cides that the airship is not of much
use In offensive warfare. This NAV
De correct, but it is undoubtedly es-
tabiished that the airship has been
efficient in making war offensive
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

One can scarcely be expected to
take much interest in football when
they're killing more in a minute in
Europe than the game can possibly
do in a season.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Deceptions used in diplomacy are
not so much. compare. with the light
regard for the truth shown by the
five-yearold hen that masquerades as
q spring chicken.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

That turning movement in France,
mentioned in the news dispatches so
often, has no reference to the other
cheek.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Some men pride themselves on new
er turning themselves loose" and
they are the kind of men who don't
know what it really means to live.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

As the rain is said to fall on tho
Just and the unjust we may conclude
that the weather is a sort of neutral
ally.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

From what we can gather by read
ing their stories, the war correspond
ents at the front are at the rear.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Careful study of live subject nro-
duces the announcement that the name
Przemysl is pronounced as IL IL wers
not spelled that way.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Somebody with an eye for the
eternal fitness of things will yet name
a new brand of Turkish cigarettes or
q new cloth hat after Przemysl.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The Usage. an English steamer, has
been purchased by the Standard OIL
Company and rechristened the Baton
Rouge in honor of the city in which
the Standards big Southern plant is
located. according to a cable message
received by the company's officers
there. The Baton Rouge is due to ar
rive from Tampico December 81
with a cargo of crude oil.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

First thing he knows. Tom Edison
Will get in bad with the children by
discovering a way to make castor oil
without recourse to foreign countries
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Ambassadors formerly grumbling be-
cause they couldn't rent a palace are
now fairly content with comfortahle
hole in the ground.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Many married couples have lived to-
gether much longer than the neigh
bors predicted they would when they
started out.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Our sympathies are hereby extended
to the whale which, according to the
old song, lived In the North sea.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

An eastern man after living on a
diet for 20 years in the hope of reach
ing a hundred died at ninety-eight
from tripping over a rug. What's the
use?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Nitrates are not so cheap for the
agriculturist improving his land as for
the city fellow sending a dispatch.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Steel coaches make for safety, but
the man who habitually counts cross
ties would gladly ride in a wooden one.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

1t is easy to prove that pumpkin pie
is a grand good thing, because it has
so many limitations and substitutes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Ecuador has had an earthquake
shock. But that is very little mat.
ter to worry about just now.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The safety revolver must now be
recognized as quite as harmless as the
safety razor and safety motorcycle.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Children will not object to Ameri-
can-made toys provided they can break
EN- without having to use an ak.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

AS the chlropodists look at the styles
in footgear they softly murmur, we
should worry"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The woman who calls her bulldog
Precious" has a mistaken idea of
values.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The Swiss navy seems to be got
ting about as much glory out of this
war as any of the others.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

A man who is distrustful OF other
people should not expect other people
to trust him.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Now and then one comes across an
old-fashioned man who thinks a politi.
clan ought to be consistent.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The chief officer in command of
both armies just now appears to be
General Fighting
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

It hurts some people more TO pay
the bill than to have the tooth pulled
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
PHONE 248.

A cool head and cold feet do not
usually 20 together.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The American hospital ship sent
to Europe is more welcome than a
battleship.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Funny, but when a man has a screw
loose people call him a nut.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

OF an false words of tongue or pen,
TIE .alsest are these: Call again"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Rev. Father Luvin, Jesuit mission
airy, is conducting a mission at St.
Martinville.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Judge w. M. Kavanaugh, president
Of the Little Rock Railway and Elec-
trio Company, was elected a director
of the American Cities Company at an
executive session held in New Or
leans. The American Cities Company
is the parent concern OF the Little
Rock, Nashville, New Orleans and
other street railway systems of the
South.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19
SeIf-Satisfaction EXPLAINED,

He-I like simple things best
She-I've noticed how self-possessed
you are.-Boston Transcript.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

st. Landry parish police jury has
fixed the saloon license at $500. This
is the same tax imposed last year.
There was a large delegation from
several sections of the parish, asking
that the license be raised to $4,000, SO
as to prevent any saloons except in
towns where there was police protec-
ton.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

Judgment was ordered in the Dis
trict Court by Judge Brunot dismiss
ing the suit of the Armour Packing
Company VS.. The Louisiana National
Bank of Baton Rouge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

The Mutual Loan and Investment
Company, which will deal in real es-
tate, stocks and bonds, has just
been organized at Alexandria, with a
capital stock of 100000.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-19

WRITE. lis about our special 42-piece Dir
~ M ~ ~ ner Sets. Easy payment plan.
The Alamo Specialty Company san Antonio. Texas
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-06-05
GREEK luPosT0Rs WORKED
IN DEFINING; ARE ARRESTED

In the arrest Of George Mitchell
and Joseph George in st. Louis. this
week, by immigration officers, one Of
the cleverest frauds ever perpetrated
in Deming is revealed.
About a month ago the two Greeks
worked several days in this city.
They had letters Of recommendation
purporting to have been signed by
President Woodrow Wilson and other
government officials. They claimed
that they were soliciting funds for
the support Of AN orphanage home
in Van, Syria, and showed letters
from Gov. Mcdonald and other state
officials, saying that their credentials
had been examined and found TO be
satisfactory. They also claimed to
be- missionaries, and succeeded in
collecting quite a tidy sum from local
business men and others.
Word is received from st. Louis
that the two men have been proven
takers and the immigration officials
will deport them.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-06-05
ROSSER DRUG CO., PUTS
IN PRESCRIPTION CLERK

The handsome store of the Rosser
Drug company on Gold avenue is
steadily gaining in popularity, as was
evidenced by the large crowd that
flocked into the place after the con-
clusion Of the commencement exer-
cises ut the Crystal ihcaicr the other
night.
On account Of the increased
business in the prescription depart
ment, Manager c. B. Rosser has been
compelled to put in an additional re-
gistered pharmacist and he has Sc
cured the services of W. A. Me-
Crcary. formerly with the Kinnear
Drug store. Mr.. McCreary is a re-
gistred pharmacist Of recognized
ability and will assist Manage Ros-
ser in the compounding of prescrip-
tons.
The Rosser Drug company's store
is becoming the popular resort for
the young people Of the city to 20 and
pnrtake Of the delicious drinks put
up by those two experts in the soda
line, J. L. Armstrong and John Steed.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-06-05
CATTLE BUYER MAKES
LARGE SHIPMENT OF CATTLE

james II. Paxton, prominent cat
tie broker Of Omaha, Neb.. arrived in
the city Tuesday to make arrange
ments for the loading Of 1000 cattle
for the South Omaha packing house.
Cowboys have been busy the past
two weeks roundingup and the cattle
will be- shipped over the Santa Fe
the latter part Of this week.
THE supply of good beef cattle is
holding out pretty WE'LL" said Mr..
Paxton, land the prices are higher
than they have been for years. The
recent rains in this section have made
the grazing lands excellent. During
my recent visit | have entered into
contract for my company for over
5000 head of cattle, with cattlemen
of northern Mexico and hope to Sc
cure the cattle within the next two
motnhs.
This is my second visit to Dem
ing. having been here first about five
years ago and ] was certainly sur
prised at the growth and progress Of
your live little city and the large
number of farms that are being de-
veloped in the valley speaks very
highly of the future of this section.
| have heard Of Deming considerably
in the last few years and there isn't
the slightest doubt that it will be the
largest city in the state. II has excel
len railroad facilities and the valley
with its excellent water supply will
be able to produce farm products to
supply the entire Southwest"
Miss Gertrude Kloiz left Monday
night for her old home in Indianapolis
where she will spend the summer.
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Miss Wykoff and brother Roscoe
took dinner at the Mashed o ranch.
Mrs. Sitton has been confined TO
her home by illness. We hope Grand
ma will soon be around again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas had as dinner
guests on Sunday, Mrs. Colt and son.
Harlan, and Miss Alice Phillips of
Hondale.
The Memorial service for Mrs. J.
r. Yates which was conducted by
the Rev. J. A. Land Of Lordsburg.
was attended by large number of
friends and neighbors.
Mr.. Land spoke in beautiful
manner of the hope Of the Resurrec-
ton, beginning his address with the
words Of the Scripture, ~ Am the
Alpha and the Omega" The favorite
hymns Of the departed one were
sung, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul. Wen
Never Say Goodbye" at Is Well
With My Soul" and "Nearer NY God
To Thee" The following resolution
by the Sunday school was rad:
"Whereas il has pleased our Heav-
emily Father to take from our midst
our friend and neighbor, Mrs. J. T.
Yates, be it resolved that we meet on
Sunday, May 81. for n Memorial
service in honor Of her christian vir-
tues and to show the love and esteem
in which she was held
MAY it please our Heavenly
Father to comfort and sustain her
loved ones, until he calls them to
meet her in Paradise"
IN MEMORIAM
God called her from her bed Of pain
And closed her eyes in sleep.
Why should you murmur, why COM
plain
Why Christians should you weepf
Her life was kind and full Of love
Her thoughts were good and true
She's watching from that home above
And waiting there for you.
Then let us live that all may meet,
Before the throne Of grace,
That we our Heavenly Lord may
greet
And see him face to face.
Dedicated to the memory Of good
neighbor by Gertrude Danse.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-06-05
FAIR COMMISSIONER CLARK
IN RECORD AUTOMOBILE RUN

Commissioner Sam 7. Clark of the
Snn Deigo- Panama Fair commission.
returned from Santa Rita Tuesday
e, ening. where he went with u moving
picture operator Ia take y series of
moving picture films for exhibition at
the fair. When the pair arrived in
Santa Rita The operator received u
message from his company Ia come
To Albuquerque Immediately. lie was
Just ready Ia start aud by the time
the moving picture man had bought
his ticket he found that the train had
gone. About twenty minutes was re
Qnired to get the services Of nm auto
mobile and with Mr.. Clark and the
movie man IN the machine u record
r,,n was made Ia Whitewater. They
dash over the mountain roads and
with the train having twenty minutes
start. flew into Whitewater far ahead
of the train.
u is expected that the moving pie
tire operator will return the latter
nnri "f the week. when several hun
died feet nf film. will he taken of
Hurley. Tyrone. Santa Rita. aud
Ficrro showing the vast mining de-
vcl"pmrni work that is going an at
those places Aft compl,iin" that
trip. Mr. Clark will put in several
DAYS taking film. Of the development
work on the Micssc tract.