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Evening star., 1914-08-09

THE big Paris dressmaking houses
begin their openings this week,
and no one but the dressmakers
themselves know what they will show.
Even they cannot tell what the public
viii like. Only time can show that. IN
the meantime, the air is full of hints OF
the styles that are to come.
Beads will in all likelihood not only
hold their present popularity but gain
a larger popularity. The French and
American dressmakers are both using
them. They are used to spangle net tunes
and they are used to braidllke fashlon
To- outline and finish edges.
The wrinkled basque is no Longer q
thing Of the future. y Is a thlns , o,
houses are featuring it, and 1t has ap-
peared in many inexpensive ready-made
clothes. The wrinkled basque should be
treated cautiously by women, however.
In that IT is like many new styles. FOR
one. the very little woman should avoid
it, for the present, as ii makes her look
almost insignificant. The very stout
the corset of the mode is something
more definite than girdle.
The corset dealers, by the way. say
that a high-busted corset is the next
hing in their line to be offered to the
public Already "A corset that reaches
four inches above the waist is offered
al some of the fashionable shops.
There is no change in the liking foI
saSheS and girdles by we'll dressed
women There is, of course. change
in their liking. for each week they like
something new But their liking fol-
glrdles remains as strong as il has beer
for months past. Sash ends are still
used TO dangle from any point or the
circumference of the waist or hips. One
favorite sort Of sash end is tipped with
a bead tassel. and on good stree
model of navy blue serge there is 6
serese belt with ends in front of coloret
beads
Wash caps and hats for small childref
are made in many styles and fabrics
and the woman who does not feel lik'
investing very many cents in them car
fashion one herself for very littl
money They are sold ready stamped
for embroidery. in fine white or colore'
poplin. and they require ver< little worl
in putting them together Paper pat
terms are sold. too. by which a charm
ing little cap can be cut and the maxim,
is interesting to any woman who like
to sew.
hrim, shown for children sn one sho
Of blue satin ribbon on one side of tn
white ratine. bound with deep rose an
with rose on each side. The band i
Evening star., 1914-08-09
prepared fresh fruit and sugar. even II
the proportions vary somewhat from the
standard already stated.
sun-cooked Blackberry Cordial.

SldHudIu dlTeduy Sldtcu
sun-Cooked Blackberry Cordial.
Wash and mash two quarts Of black
berries, put into a glass jar with half
dozen cloves. finger length piece of stick
cinnamon and a half dozen dassia buds.
Cover with white brandy and set in the
sun for two weeks. Strain. Make sirup
using one pound of sugar and a cup Of
water. cook ten minutes, skimming care
fully. When cold add the sirup to the
blackberry juice. return the cordial to
the glass jar and stand for another week
in the sun. Strain and bottle. Elder
berry cordial may be made in the same
way, substituting ground spices for the
way:
Elderberry Cordial.
To five quarts of stemmed and bruised
berries add two and a half quarts of
warm water. Stand aside for twenty
four hours. then skim and strain. Allow
three pounds of sugar to each gallon of
liquid. bring to a boil. skim and add
half compressed yeast cake. When
fermentation is complete. bottle. The
older this is the better.
A Richer Elderberry Cordial.
This is usually made in quantity, as II
requires at least three months to ripen
and will keep indefinitely. Bruise three
gallons of the berries and cover with
three gallons and a half of water. Add
two ounces of whole allspice. one-half
cup of raisins. one ounce of ginger root
a piece Of stick cinnamon, and a dozen
whole cloves. Cook half an hour and
strain. Allow to each gallon Of the
juice three and a half pounds of sugar
Cook fifteen minutes, skimming until
clear. Put into a clean cask, or one that
has held liquor. and when nearly cold
drop in a slice of toast thickly covered
with yeast Place in a room of even
temperature to ferment. When fermen-
tation has entirely ceased bottle. push
ing in the corks tight.
Blackberry Jam.
Blackberry jam is one Of the good
old fashioned sweets that cannot be
improved upon. Carefully pick over two
gallons of blackberries and wash in
cold water. The easiest way is to put
them in a colander, few at a time,
and run cold water over them. Place in
a granite or porcelain lined preserving
kettle-never Uncover with a quart
of water and cook until soft. mashing
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Odd Sort of Note Paper.

EOR the woman who seeks the unusual
in note paper there is the double
sheet with an inch wide flap turning
back from the second sheet over the
first. from top to bottom.
on this flap is an initial, an inch and
a half high, and much elongated.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

The sash must be of supple material.
drawn about the waist in soft folds and
tied in a bow in the back The ends
may be drawn low over the hips. allowing
the bow to fall loosely over the back
of the skirt
Evening star., 1914-08-09

fore putting on the crust and bind with
a strip of wet muslin to keep the Juice
from running over.
Favorite Blackberry Pudding.
In a deep buttered dish put thick
layer of blackberries slightly sweet
ened. Over the berries pour batter
composed of one cup of milk. two ta-
blespoonfuls of butter. one egg, one
cup Of sugar and two cups of flour
Bake turn from the dish. with fruit on
top. and serve with sweetened cream
or spice sauce.
Blackberry Fritters.
Make a batter of one pint milk. one
egg, one tablespoonful of sugar. one
teaspoonful of baking powder. one cup
or flour and a half teaspoonful Of salt.
Into this batter stir lightly two cups
of blackberries and drop the batter by
the tablespoonful into a kettle of hot
fat. Cook a golden brown and serve
with liquid sauce.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFoRD.
Evening star., 1914-08-09
END OF THE BERRY SEASON

SUNDAY MENU.
BREAKFAST.
Canteloupe.
Broiled Salt Mackerel.
Rice Cakes.
Coffee.
DINNER
Blackberry Soup.
Cold Lamb Creamed Potatoes. Corn.
Tomato Salad Cheese Straws.
Favorite Blackberry Pudding.
Iced Tea.
SUPPER.
Cream Cheese Sandwiches.
Nasturtium.
Peaches. Chocolate Cake.
Iced Tea.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

POUR state of mind and your store
Y of supplies are the two most i'm
portant things that you take
with you when you start out on
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Recipes Of a
Camp Chef That
Will Help to Make
Fare of Outing Days
Both Varied and
Neutrality-suspicious.
Fish ChoWder That
Is Easy to Make.

SH chowder can be made from
any fish the campers are fortu-
n nate to catch, although II Is best
from large, firm fish. The small
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Are You One of Those
Women Almost I'm
possible to Entertain,
or Are You One of the
Sort Whom Every
Woman Wants as a
Guest Because You
Know How to Be
Entertained?

OOK over your friends. those who
have visited you. and you can
quickly and easily classify them
into two divisions-those that IL
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Machinery for Siberian Peasants.

A very important feature in the
colonization of Siberia is the organiza'
ton throughout the country Of stores
for the sale Of agricultural machinery
to the peasant population. From a
small beginning in 1898 the organiza.
ton has rapidly assumed large proper
lions. and at the end Of 1912 there
were, at various centers east of Tchel-
ybinisk. 81 depots and 120 sub-depots
and agencies. The annual turn
over continually increases. and at
tanned In 1912 the sum of S,43S.000
rubles. The machinery is sold on
long and easy terms of credit. A good
system of organization minimizes the
number OF bad debts. AS far as pos
sible. machinery of Russian manu-
facture only IL sold by these stores.
but the amount of modern machinery
dealt with by them is very large.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
GETTING a "ThriIlv in Formosa.

The traveller who is tired of con
ventional Journeys and who is anx
ious to visit an 'unspoilt" country
where he can enjoy the comforts OF
civilization and at the same time
taste some OF the thrills and excite
ment attendant upon encounters with
unsubdued savage tribes should Ger
tainly make a trip TO Formosa, that
wonderful island lying off the coast
of China which passed into the pos
session of Japan in 1895.
Here, along the eastern coast he
will find prosperous towns, with fine
harbors and wharves, spacious streets
and magnificent residences. schools
and churches. electric lights and
ample water supply-all the luxuries'
in fact. of a European city. He can
journey comfortably by train from
one place to another, passing through
vast tea gardens and rice fields.
Everything is civilized, orderly and
safe. Yet only a few miles inland,
among the mountains and forests,
dwell fierce, unconquered tribes.
whose chief aim and ambition in life
is to gather human heads.-Wide
World Magazine,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
HUMOR DISFIGURED BABY

Clarendon, N. C.-"My baby was
broken out with a red, thick and
rough-looking humor when about two
months old. 1t would come in patches
and went almost all over her in that
way. The places were like ringworm
and as they would spread they would
turn red and make sores and itch.
The trouble went to her face and
disfigured her badly. Her clothes ir-
ritated it..
Il saw the advertisement of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and l got a
sample and in one nights time could
see change in the redness and in
two days the place would be nearly
gone. sent and got one twenty-five
cent cake of Cuticura Soap and two
fifty-cent boxes of Cuticura Ointment,
which cured my baby. She was well
in three months" (Signed) Mrs. Ber-
tina Sawyer, Oct. II, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
WHY TEACHERS AGE EARLY
for Occasional Nonattendance Of
Their Pupils.

While the law of the land compels
children to attend school up to a GER
tain age, there is no law that makes
it obligatory for them to be present
at every session They may be Eek
cused'' on the written request of par
ents, and We herewith present some
Of these reasonable excuses:
DER Miss Blank: Sadie had a
pane in her left hart and could not
come Yesterday. If it goes to cuttin'
up today, plese let her went home
and Oblidge
Mrs. b. p. c."
Kind Friend: Kindly excuse James
for lateness. l kneaded him after
breakfast"
"Dere Miss H. Willy was not
thare yesterday becaws he had 70
have his shoes half-souled. They was
so holey his feet got wet and ! was
afraid he would get tonsilightOus. His
konstitushion aint of the best. II
is some Hereditary on his pas side
him beins pulling So eXcoOse."-New
York Evening Post
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
The SERVANT
QUESTION SOLVED
So Far as This Lady is Concerned
She Doesn't Seem to
Need One.

Pollock, La.-Mrs. T. S. Blair, OF
this town, has the following to say,
which should be OF interest to women
generally: For months, my health
was very bad, and the medicines took
did not seem to do me any, good
| was very weak and nervous, and
some days, | could not be up.
asked my husband to get me a
bottle of Cardui, the woman's tonic,
to try, and before | had taken one bot
tie | was up and doing my work. Be-
fore l commenced taking Cardui. had
such spells l was not able to do any
thing. Now, have only taken three
bottles of Cardui in all, and / feel
fine
A few months ago l weighed 1876
pounds. Now l weigh 15S, and / do
all my own work, cook, wash and
milk-and feel like l did when l was
sweet sixteen.
Taking Cardui has cured me-"
AS a relief from the distressing
symptoms of womanly ailments, moth
ing has been found during the past so
years that would take the place Of
Cardui.
Its superiority is still unquestioned
as mild, building tonic for cases of
womanly weakness where tired nature
needs help. Made from purely yege-
table ingredients, Cardui has no bad
after effects and can do you nothing
but good.
Try Cardui.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
RESiN0L- WILL HEAL
BABY'S ITCHING SKIN

Resinol ointment and resinol soap
are absolutely free from anything of a
therefore be used with perfect conf
dence in the treatment of babies skin
troubles-eczema, teething rash, chat
ings, etc.-where You wouldn't dare
use ordinary "skin-cures." Resinol
stops itching instantly and speedily
heals even severe and stubborn erup
tions. Doctors have prescribed it for
the past nineteen years.
Resinol soap and resinol ointment
clears away pimples, blackheads and
dandruff, and is an invaluable house
hold remedy for sores, burns, boilS
piles, etc. Sold by every druggist-Adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16

troll them, but the main reliance must
be placed upon the emetic. This has
been the treatment used throughout
the whole history of poisoning from
this plant.
Little can be accomplished for poi
are so violent that it is difficult to
give any remedy. HypOdermic injec-
tions of morphine to control the con-
yulsions have been recommended by
certain authorities. who advise giving
sheep one and one-half grains, and
the cattle and horses three to ten
grains
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Knew What He Was Doing.

A little boy had a colt and a dog
and a friend Of the family took spe
cial delight in teasing him with ques
tons such pc Won't you give me one
Of YOUR pets?"
One day the boy said: "All right;
III give YOU my colt"
The mother. much surprised, asked
why didn't you offer him the dog
"Sh," whispered the boy; SAY moth
ing, say nothing. mother. but when he
goes to get the colt I'll sic the dog
on him"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Invasion of Seals.

The longest memory in Milford
Haven fails to find a parallel to the
spectacle now to be seen in the har-
bor-an invasion OF seals, though the
seal frequents the western coast of
Pembrokeshire under normal condi-
lions, and has been known to enter
Milford Haven on occasion. The crea-
lures In great numbers have made
their way up the River Cleddan to
the fishing village of Llangwm,
where fishermen with guns have found
it arduous work to drive them from
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Nuts From the Philippines.

Pill nuts, which grow abundantly in
the Philippines, have recently been
shipped on a considerable scale to the
United States. They are produced by
trees of the genus cararium. to which
belongs the Java almond. are nearly
triangular in cross section and con,
tain small oily kernel of almond-Iike
flavor. Besides being very palatable
in their natural state. they yield q
valuable oil. resembling oil of almonds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
In Her New Place.

How are you getting on at your
new placer" remarked a lady OF a girl
whom she had recommended for a sit
uation. Very well, thank you," an.
swered the girl. Il am glad to hear
it," said the lady. Your employer is
a very nice person. and you cannot do
too much for her." II don't mean to
ma'am." was the innocent reply.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Enforcement of
Sanitary Laws.

n g q o 7
strengthening the hand of the admin.
istrator they act as a deterrent TO eff
cheney
This is the opinion of DIR. w c.
Rucker, assistant surgeon general OF
the United States public health sery-
ice Dr. Fuckers views We're given
upon the administration of public
health laws, but many public officials
will be willing to let them apply to all
laws which are poorly enforced.
Speaking of the factors upon which
the efficiency of public health admin
istration depends, DR.. Rucker says:
"One of the most useful things which
could be done in furthering the
cause of public health would be a re-
vision of the sanitary law. and the
repeal of laws which are impractical
OF administration, or which, II admin
istered, would defeat the purpose for
which they were enacted 1t may be
argued that this would be tearing
down rather than an upbuilding proc
ess, and that, in repeating these de-
fective laws, nothing would be placed
in their stead
IN the great mass of sanitary leg
islation at present to be found on our
statute books there is one noticeable
omission. Few of the states have an
efficient law for the collection of NOR
bidity statistics. We have been mar
velOusiy illogical with regard to our
vital statistics. We have collected
data upon births, marriages and
deaths, none Of which conditions is
particularly dangerous to the public
health, and have almost entirely lost
sight of the sick man. who is the point
from which most human diseases are
disseminated
Once a person is dead his danger
BUSINESS is lost, and so far as pFac-
teal he is an almost negligible fac
tor. 1t is the living carrier of dis
ease which is dangerous. Morbidity
reports. particularly of the communi-
cable diseases, show the location OF
cases which constitute foci from which
disease may be spread to the we'll. The
collection of mOrbidity reports thus
makes it possible to know where to
take the proper precautions for the
protection OF persons who may be ex-
posed to a given disease, and there
fore acts as prophylactic measure
for the community at large.
This has an intensely practical
bearing, because it not only makes 1t
possible to prevent the spread Of dis,
ease, but also enables this to be done
at the minimum expense and with the
minimum of effort. This is efficiency
in its highest phase. There is also
a humanitarian aspect of the question.
The knowledge of the occurrence of
disease makes 1t possible to see that
the sick receive proper treatment not
only from a preventive. but also from
a curative standpoint"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Foxes That Climb Trees.

California foxes can climb trees, &C
cording to A. NJ. Powell in an article
in Outdoor Life. Mr. Powell says
That California foxes can climb
trees has been proven to my satisfac
ton. | once doubted their ability tc
ascend any but leaning trees or those
with spreading limbs, but | finally
found that my hounds freed then
when trees were straight and it was
forty feet to the first limb"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
With an Ak.

George b. Luks, the profound
humor of whose painting has given
him a high place in the world of art,
was visiting a futurist" exhibition in
New York,
Mr. Luks paused before a picture
which resembled an earthquake,
though it was entitled Portrait OF a
Sleeping Babe" and, with a smile and
a shake of the head, he said.
How wish sometimes | was a
suffragette,"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Solomon Not IN Il.

Two old Migrants were discussing
how wise the large-riTmed tortoise
shell mandarin spectacles made Magis-
trate Freshi look
1T makes him look as wise as Sol
omon," said one.
Solomon amt in it," replied the
other. lin them big cheeters the judge
looks as wise as a tree full of owls
New York World.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Desperate.

1t was her first ball game, and with
a deathly pallor creeping into his face
and dark rings beneath his eyes, he
nerved himself for her next question.
why do they call that thing the
platter" she asked after getting her
second wind.
Because that's where the drops
from the pitcher are caught" he wills
pered. hoarsely. And even the man
at the bat had to strike.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Most Trying Position

The average soldier finds the most
terrifying position to be that of stand
ing motionless in the front rank, ex'
posed to the enemy's fire without be
ing able to reply. The order to ad'
vance or to charge with fixed bayonets
Is then received as a release from
agony. Movement. even into greater
peril. distracts the mind and greatly
reduces the mental anguish.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Blow to Scientist.

Professor Beanbrough was jubilant.
All. ha." he cried, as he rested on
his shovel Look what we have I'M
earthed, ] believe we have discov-
cred the remains of some herbivorOus
amphibian Of the order of pleasiO-
sauri,"
Farmer Sodbuster took a good look.
Nope, you're wrong. prof." he
said. Them bones belonged to a
hog | buried here two years ago last
fall"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Nation Disgraced
BY llliteracy.

Ndtfoh OfS9f 0OCu 10 d udtiohdt us
BY llliteracy. grace which can
be very quickly
eliminated" declared a unanimous re-
port recently from the house educa-
ton committee on the Lever bill to in
vestigate illiteracy. The bill, which
carries no appropriation, authorizes
the commissioner of education to CO.
operate, in a concerted movement in
volving field and clerical service, with
the states, individuals and associations
to "obIiterate the stain and reproach
of illiteracy."
Commissioner Claxton of the fed
eral bureau of education has ex-
pressed the belief that illiteracy could
be cut to fraction of one per cent.
and Representative Towner of Iowa in
submitting the committee report, pre-
dicted it would be accomplished with
little delay.
The report of the commissioner
shows the number Of illiterates in the
dnited States to be 3,1S4.954 whites
ten years old or more at the census
of 1910, exceeding the population Of
the country in 1900, The distribution
ranges from II per 1000 people in
Iowa to 290 per 1000 in Louisiana. In
the South, the report adds, the per-
centage is highest in the rural dis
tricts, and in the North it is highest
in the cities. Boston has 24,46S illit-
crates over ten years old.
There are 2.273.6OS illiterate males
of twenty -One years and over in the
United States" IT pointed out. "or
enough to determine any national cleo
ton at any period of United States
history" France. by quick, concerted
action, reduced its number of adul:
illiterates from As in 100 to in 100
the report adds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Crafty.

Old Gent-Well, sonny, did you take
your dog to the vet" next door to
your house, as | suggested?
Boy-Yes, sir.
Old Gent-And what did he say?
Boy-'E said Towser was suffering
from nerves, so sis had better give
up pIayin' the pianner.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
No. SiX-SiXTY-SiX

This is a prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or Chills and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and if taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Or the RottIe7

Sir. l want to make complaint
against one of your students. He
threw a bottle at me-"
Cant entertain your complain, sir
There's nothing in it."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
The Highway.

Green-What, Fifty cents toll for
my auto! | can go by the other road
for only ten.
Tollgate Keeper-Yep. This is the
highway.-Judge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
II Is Good for Mar

To heal cuts, sores, burns, lameness
and other external ailments quickly
use Hanford's Balsam. 1t is a valu.
able household remedy and should al.
ways be kept in every home. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
Not an Honor

Did Jones take a prize at the dog
show"
he might have been entered on his
face for one"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
RUB-MY-TlSM

Will cure your rheumatism and al.
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns. etc Antiseptic
Anodyre. Price 25c.-AdY
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-16
In the WRONG Spot.

rs there any punch in that play?'
mo, but there is plenty in the au-
thor"-Baltimore American.