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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
CANNOT FIGHT THE MEMORY
Peal Reason Why Contributions 20
Conscience Funds" Come in More
or Lesc Regular.

Practically every government in this
counlry. local state or material has
what is known as q conscience fund
Contribu i.us are continually being re-.
ceiyed TOR this wad from uaknowa
sources. They dribble in Cay after
day, sometimes in amounts Of a few
cents and sometimes in sums OF sub
stantial proportions.
Each contribution means that some
person has found The memory Of dis
honesty so troublesome that ne goes
20 considerable trouble TO get rid Of
il. OF course. those who make rest.
tuition are probably far fewer than
those who have taken what does MOI
belong TO them and escaped detec
lion The conscience fund is an H.
iustration Of the way in which gull.
ty memory must interfere with efici-
ency.
4 memory which is what a distin
suiehed psychologist has called in
growing" takes the mind of other
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25

emn rites to the priest. The entire
morning is occupied thus. as the re-,
c'2tion of each procession takes CON
siderable time. Meanwhile iu the
public square fair is held. and 4
great crowd gathers. In the after.
noon the relics of St Cioyanua are
exposed to the populace
These local ceremonies ill a large
place IN the lives Of the Tuscan peas
ants, who, despite the differences be-
tween the church and the state, cling
to their religious observanccs tcna-
ciously. The dispOssession of the or.
ders by the present government dur
Ing the latter part of the past century
gave offense to great number OF
the people, but this feeling is passing
and a REIMBURSEMENT is in progress.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
SQUIRE HAD SIZED HIS MAN
pompous Lawyer Got Little the Better
Of Interview With Keen
Old Justice.

To certain southern town. on legal
business. came a most pompous young
lawyer, who, Notwithstanding his
name was Mcknight. had an excellent
opinion Of himself He found II nee
essary to talk with Squire Gardner.
an unpublished justice, who had no
good opinion OF anything. and espe-
cially Of anyone who had a good opin
Ion of himself The squire had never
heard of his visitor tin he called and
he was 4 poor hand at remembering
names, but he was an expert in hu-
man measurements.
The young lawyer proceeded prompt
ly TO say what he had TO say. the
squire listening. but watching Pres
emily he thought it was time for him
TO say something
Hold on, Mr.. McCipher." he began.
Ny name is Mcknight" the law
yer stfhy corrected him.
Excuse me. excuse me-" apologized
tia squire, and finished his remarks
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25

said, Would it make any difference
to your decision if you knew that Nv
Hope was about to take r,e into mar
nership?' Sir Francis unhesitatinoIv
admitted that it would. Pierre Caesar
then went back to Holland and sue
gested to Mr.. Hope that he might ~
taken into partnership. On Mr. Homo
discouraging the idea he said.
Would it make any difference 70 vo,,,
decision # you knew that 7 was on
gagged TO the daughter os S.r Francis
Earring" Mr. Hope replied. Certain
w.. Whereupon the willy clerk said
We'll. ! am engaged to Miss Dorothv
Barring. That very day he was abIo
to write to Sir Francis announci,g
the news Of his admission TO mariner
ship in the house of Hope. and in tho
same letter he claimed the hand Of
his bride.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
CHAPTER XIV-continued.

He was astonishod. He had been
thinking of Broadway. There are
churches on that thoroughfare. hut
they are not so brightly lighted as
some other Of its structures What's
that again."
i say ! suppose you go to church
every Sunday morning"
"Well-Tve been going to Church
Ills every Sunday night" He laughed
little, then exclaimed, not loudly:
Broadway"
What are you thinking off"
oh. ] was just thinking what a
great thing it would be if / made a
success OF this business"
why, you're going to-" she said
confidently
DO you think 500"
I'm sure Of it if you will make up
your mind TO work-to keep busy"
Yes; that's it. I've got to work"
He laughed. For a few moments thev
had been rather serious. Work,
Now, tomorrow, I'm going to plant
lot OF vegetables and then I'm going
to cut the grass; I'm going to milk
the COW, and am going to-er-paint
the house. Work! Oh. I'm going to
be the busiest little fellow you ever
saw. You know what hope? | hope
that butler of mine never comes back
| want to do all the work myself"
"YOur butler?"
Yes; ! sent him to New York yes
terday on an errand"
You sent him back for something?"
He wished to laugh. but did not.
No: sent him back with something"
Something valuable?"
He hesitated. Was Mrs. Gerard val
liable? She had lost enormously in
value in his eyes of late. well. it's
worth lot of money" he assured her.
feeling certain that this speech was
accurate.
Perhaps he's lost it and is afraid
to return" she suggested.
He smiled, remembering the instruc- |
tons he had given Rankin IF he's |
lost 1t he'll return all right-to claim /
the reward"
"Bor losing it? How funny"
Yes; isn't it," He laughed. But !
II wouldn't be so funny if he hadn't. |
would it,"
Heavens, Suppose Rankin should |
find it really impossible to get rid OF
Mrs. Gerard
But of course Josie could not un-
derstand The conversation puzzled
her, II did not hold her as had the
talk which had preceded it,
She rose. as Clara came back, al
most running. This charming country
maiden very evidently had satisfied
her curiosity as to the looks of Rob
ert's father, she now was plainly
somewhat displeased because the son
remained away so long.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25

II was not long before the squire
AGAIN felt called upon to speak.
Well, now. Mr. McZero-" he start.
ed In
! said my name was Mcknight"
the lawyer Interrupted. sharply.
Again the squire apologized, doing
50 protusoly. and the lawyer conclud-
ed his consultation. He was not feel
iug very kindly towards the squire.
bat he thought it wise not to manifest
his feelings. and said goodbye with a
fair degree OF politoHess.
Goodbye, Mr. McNothing." said the
squire as innocent as a lamb. and as
the visitor walked pompously out of
the Office the squire ChuckleG.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
Greatest Troop Movement in History

Monterey Ncy.--The greatest troop
movement in Tho history of the con
stitutionalist army was put under way
Thursday when General Pablo Con
zalcs left Salti.o with the remainder
of his troops there for San Luis Potosi
and the south. The troops were
moved in siNiyeieh, trains. The move
mert embraced not only the move
ment Of infantry and cavalry. but OF
artillery. machine guns. ammunition.
supplies and a thoroughly equipped
hospital train.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25

the cars headlight had vanished down
the road
Il can't believe it's true"
He wants to buy a half interest in
your business. Did YOU get that"
An ! want is enough to pay my
debts"
Be- laughed. Don't tell him that:
he's "a business man"
But"
q think you'd better let me handle
that for YOU"
VIII YOU? Fine" II suddenly oc
CURED to him that he must tell his
friend at once about the Rankin-Gera
episode, but he did not mean to break
his promise to the ancient bride. Say.
Bob. I've just-Iyp just had a tele-
phone message from New York. What
do YOU think has happened?"
Go on. tell ne"
Mrs. Gerard has denied her engage
mont TO me and is going to marry the
carl Of Cortland
Wallace took this in a gulp OF JOY.
Honestly"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
Sublime Effrontery.

Labouchere's grandfather. Pierre
Caesar, was one of Napoleon's brok-
ers. On one occasion Pierre Caesar
was sent by Mr.. John Hope Chis en-
ployer) to England to see Sir Francis
Barring on some business and fell in
love with Sir Francis third daughter.
Dorothy. Before leaving England he
asked Sir Francis to permit him to
become engaged to his daughter. Sir
Francis refused. Pierre Caesar then
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
DOES Winter Wardrohe

a woman with Maltese terrier wen,
into large department shop in New
York it is related. to fit out her net
with his winter wardrobe and, after
spending about go on what she deemed
necessary for his health and comfort.
remarked: He's worth a good many
dollars, and | would rather spend all
this than have him get cold or sick.
What she bought was a sweater for
house. beautiful cloth coat for dressy
street wear and boots
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25

subjects at great expense 20 the life
The ingrow'ng memory gradually be
comes the central thought OF the mind.
and the mental power is paralyzed A
pad conscience has often cost men
their positions. simply because il hi
verts them from rhe duties assigne!
10 them. Ii is usually far less expaD
sivo 10 get rid OF a bad conscience
than to keep IT,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
Historic Old Rouses Must "a

In the course of improvements in
Limoges, including the widening Of
many streets. a serious blow TO local
history will be delivered. for MANY
houses from 200 to 500 years old which
have always been an attraction to the
visiting public viii disappear.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-25
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III She say HOW did you get rid of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
Told BY TRAVELLING MEN

pointment l looked around; but did not discover a
single acquaintance the train. The train
all strangers to
With my usual disposition to anticipate crisis if
possible, headed for the smoking the
ducor he would be starting his usual collecting
through the train.
In the blue haze of the smoker l that the coach
well filled and that there large gang of Italian
laborers on board bound for some big construction
job.
They were sprawled about over the seats trying to
sleep. The soft hat of one of them had fallen off and
rolled into the aisle. picked up and my heart gave
a jump. A yellow train check was damned down under
the ribbon.
By amateur seight of hand trick l pamed the
check and laid the hat on the fellows lap
Ducking of view for instant showed the check
into my hatband and slid into seat and pretended
to be very busy with my order book and pencil.
The conductor down, gave hard look
which did not see but felt and went on through the
train.
Nothing happened, and we reached Cleveland
time.
Six months later was making the same trip. 1t hap
pened expected, that the same conductor was on
board
from larry Junction to Cleveland about six months
ago?' l asked him as passed up my transportation.
aMaybe they did. What of it?"
@Wel here's the extra ticket that will square the
count and get it off my mind" And then told him
the story.
He laughed. @Come to think about it, you didn't
ride with me six months ago, did your"
mot if you say didn't"
@Al right, we'll just consider that you're going
through double now" he remarked as he punched the
extra ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
Winner of SIS Prize
A LOST ORDER
By John A. Burton of Niagara Fall

By John A. Burton of Niagara Falls N. Y.
WAS travelling for wholesale grocery firm, and re-
i ceived tip that John Macdonald erecting
building for grocery store and had not yet
ranged for his stock When 1 arrived at the little
Canadian town l found the building complete but
empty; but my heart was gladdened to il
the building.
@Mr Macdonald, believer l said
ayes, Sir, my is Macdonald" was the reply.
After telling him my business talked about his
fine building his prospects, and then things in general
wanted to get myself in strong. After an hour CT
such talk, feeling that had made impression
brought up the matter of getting his order.
what are your SUGGESTIONS" he asked.
went suggesting thing after another and wiz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
Winner of SO Prize
WHEN A MAN MUST
By Felix R. eastman of Columbus, Ohio

By Felix R. eastman of Columbus, Ohio
TINE tightest fix 1 in during my years on
the road came about as the result of my inn
pusveness
AH Bradford and had been working small junction
town in Ohio. Just about to separate he to
take train south and to jump to Cleveland to keep
appointment with important customer, he turned
to
"Cash, I'm going to need about dollars than
have with me before pull in Friday. Have you that
amount to spare?"
Our trains arriving from opposite directions at
the moment, and on the impulse l drew out folded
ten-dollar bill and handed it to him. l morally
certain that had another bill of like denomination in
my wallet.
Brad grabbed his train and gone. l got aboard
my train and settled down for -quarter-night
ride About the time it pulling out happened to
remember than in exchanging notes with Brad had
forgotten to buy ticket 1t occurred to that had
better see that had the other tenspot all safe To my
disgust found that it was only dollar bill
What could l do9 had to keep that Cleveland ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
A TEXAS ADVENTURE
Winner of SIS Prize

By Eugene Clay Ferguson of Bloomington, Ill.
w 7HEN landed in Austin, Texas, in 1873,
y" found that State in its transition from
anarchy to stable government. Gambling
rooms on Congress wide open grocery
stores Shooting scrapes were frequent and caused
little comment The bad much in evil
dence.
My line sewing machines which had been kept
out of the South by the Several companies
exploiting this territory for all WORTH which
good deal, considering that the retail price
hundred dollars gold hundred and ten in
silver.
As had to 60 to San Antonio and there was no rail
road running between the places, l booked the
stagecoach, which, with relays of horses provided
every fifteen miles, made the eighty-seven miles in
twelve hours.
On this particular morning the passenger list
sisted of six men and two women. Three of
travelling statesmen, two merchants, appeared
to be ranchman. The two dressed in
black, one of uncertain age the other perhaps
fifty. Both old-fashioned poke bonnets which
concealed their features pretty we'll And so at sixthrty
we rolled down Congress avenue, crossed the Colo
RADIO, and spinning along the white road,
four horses raising a fog of dust.
My seat mate very young of about my
age drygoods salesman from New York on his
first trip, who quite laxative, and pronounced
tenderfoot His name was Vandorn, which l soon
shortened to Van
There had been talk about stage robbers.
what would you do, Van, asked "if of these
gentlemen of the road should hold up?"
I'D give good account of myself, he said @This
is what I'd dor and he pulled little derrnger
with ivory and gold-mounted handle
3Why, that wouldn't make hole in pumpkin"
said of the travelling men, which all laughed;
but Van stood up for his weapon and said that he'd
show US if it came to showdown.
Late in the afternoon neared tributary of the
Guadalupe, three stepped out into the road firing
their guns heads.
The driver pulled up at once.
3Get out of there and hold up your hands" the
command "and be mighty quick about it. Come
every one of you!"
We were not long in getting out and lining up. @Now
remember Ladies and Gentlemen, this collection we're
gon to take up for the home for superannuated
boys said of the robbers who seemed be some
thing of wag Aan' we hope you'll contribute cheerful.
Gee whzz, Fellers look what I've found!s he cried
out as he lifted Vans little derringer. why young
Teller, that might go off and kill you You oughtnt to
carry such dangerous weapon. I'll just hang that to
my watch chain for charm"
They not long in getting valuables. With
three guns pointed at resistance useless. The
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women held out their purses to be dropped into
the bag, and begged to keep their watches; SO
they not searched
The red-Shirted who taking the
3 collection found in my pockets shuttles,
" bobbins, and other sewing machine accessories
n which puzzled him much what these little
y dinguses for?' he asked.
= Il sewing machine salesman" replied,
with my hands still reaching for the stars, land
that's part of the outfit. represent the greatest
machine in the world. 1t will hemstitch, gather,
Y plat, fell, rufe, and milk the COWS; price,
hundred and twenty-five dollars but seeing it's
an you I'll make it one hundred dollars cash de-
mi livered at your door. Instructions free
NV At this bravado he laughed uproarously, and
w the other robbers grinned. @Say, young fellow
he said you're game. III take you on. You leave
a machine at 404 Monterey street, San Anton,
in day or two, an the dinero will be wait
ing"
When they had got all money, watches,
and firearms we were allowed to lower hands;
but they still kept covered.
"Now,' said the red-shirted one, coming from
behind and joining his pals, eve always sing
a hymn after taking offering; then we'll pro-
the benediction."
He pulled out yellowbacked book which I think
dime novel, all took off their hats, and the
trio sang:
From Greenland icy mountains.
To Indias coral strand,
We call you deliver
Now all hold up your hands!
The old lady with quavering voice promptly joined
in the singing. She evidently forgot and thought she
in Methodist camp meeting back in Ohio, instead
of in holdup in Texas
@Thats right. Hit her up, Sister," laughed one of
the robbers. @You might well laugh cry over it
Then funny thing happened with such marvellous
swftness that l can hardly describe it.
When the robbers had begun their singing they had
laid their guns the ground, full cooked, muzzes
toward They twenty feet from us,
and we were disarmed. Suddenly as they still
singing voice rang out:
Hold your hands up or we'll kill you" and the two
women" stood in front of with gun in each hand
1eveled on the robbers
One reached for his weapon but it was fatal
mistake for shot rang out and he fell shot through
the groin The other two promptly raised their hands.
Immediately they disarmed and handcufed
The women Lieutenant Bob Throckmorton
and Sergeant Buck Walton of the bravest of the
noted Texas Rangers. They had had tip, and this
was their ruse to capture the outlaws
We each had our belongings, and little Van got
back his priced derringer.
The outlaws members of the Sam Bass gang.
Bass himself killed a few months later at Round
Rock in raid bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
FROM MR.. GALSWoRTHY.

The Little Theatre in Chicago has begun
to publish a magazine Of its own, The
Littlo Review" To the first number upon
request, Mr.. Galsworthy sent this note:
you ask me TO bid your magazine God
speed; and so far as / have any right
do indeed. IL seems that you are
setting out TO watch the street OF Life
from a high balcony where at all events
the air should be fresh and sunrise some
times visible. ] hope you will decide to
sleep out there under the stars, for what
kills most literary effort is the dollhouse
air of temples, clubs and coteries that
never changed. breeds in US by turn feb
rility and torpor. Enthusiasts are more
convincing from those who have not told
their loves too often. And criticism more
poignant from one who has been up at
dawn, seen for himself and put down
his Impressions before no goes on Change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
OFF TO THE FRONT
Actress Leaves "Pinafore" to
Shift for Itself.

War enthusiasm has caused the first de-
sertion recorded on the good ship Pima
fore" at the New York Hippodrome, and
the deserter was a woman!
Nothing is heard back stage these days
but war talk due TO the fact there are
a large number of former service men en-
ployed as sailors, etc, in the production.
While they have talked, a chorus girl,
Bessie Carrette. has acted The young
woman has resigned to go to the front
with an organization OF nurses, and
brought her engagement at the Hippo
drome to an end yesterday, after several
seasons of continuous employment there.
Miss Carrette will be remembered as
one of the water nymphs In the last Hip
podrome spectacle, America" who won
the polar bear silver cup for being the
first girl TO take dip in the surf at
Coney Island on New Years Day. There
were a number of aspirants for that
honor, but Miss Carrette beat them all
by dashing out TO the spot in a taxicab,
that served her as dressing room, and
plunging into the briny water on the
stroke OF midnight of the last day OF
1913