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The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

The Austrian Embassy apparently takes the
ground that while the representatives OF that
try may be guilty of offenses against the United
States we must not let any know when we
find it out.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

cable from Palermo announces that Strom-
bolts sides are cracking. Must have been watch
ing the allies diplomacy in the Balkansi
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
The Herald's Army and Navy Department
Latest and Most COMPLETE News of Service and Personnel Published Washington

IL will remain on his present. duties until further
Orisrs
Capt Max G. Tyler CorTs Of Engineers. viii ~
p"rt IN person TO Col William VI. Black. CorTs OF
Engineers. president Of the examining board, New
York CITY. 20 determine his ftnes- for Ironotion.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
Arrivals at New York Hotels.

New York. Nov. 23.-Thcse Washing
tonians have registered at hotels here:
Van Cortland Grand
Mrs. VI. W. Albert. b. T. EImore.
W. A. Gait. Martha Wash
Marlborough Mrs. R F. FraCano.
F. J. BelaiT. Continental
R. Rutland ]. l. GoIdberS.
j. y. Shawhan. Park Avenue
: =. Harris
TRADE REPRESENTATIVES,
Woodward & LOthrop, drygoods. etc:
Miss NJ. D. Collins. women's neckwear,
collars, cuffs and ruchings; 334 Fourth
avenue; Holland House.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Local society buds are scheduled to participate
in the Susan B. Anthony pageant when, it is said,
they will pose in friezes. premature report that
they would freeze in poses resulted in a brisk sale
Of tickets for the entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Greece's attitude toward the warning nations is
calculated to land her in much the same predica-
ment as an outsider who interferes in quarrel
between a man and his wife. 1t looks like merely
a question of who will hit her first
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Ambassador Gerard has made a report regard
ing deplorable conditions of suffering in German
military camp where 1000 prisoners of war are
confined. clamor for his recall may now be ex-
pected.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
Morning Smiles.

New Arrival tat Boston hoteD-Can I
have a private bath?
CIerk-I hope so. sir.-Puck.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Said Congressman Claude "I'll be ditchin'
This battleship game that they're pitchin'"
But they said to him "Rausl
Would you spill in the House
AL the slop that you find in the Kitehinr
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

The Paris city council has decided to name a
street after Edith Cavell. and there people in
the world who will be afraid to walk on it after
dark
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
UP.

UP in the morn to greet the day.
UP to labor, and UP to play
UP with heart all full of song
Just keep UPPING it all day long.
COPYRIGHT Mkl
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Capt. Boyd may be innocent but he will have
to show something besides his face to prove it.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

The allies preparing to coerce Greece and
the Greeks are already considering the advisabiity
of retaliating by establishing white lunch rooms
in London and Paris
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Officials OF Tennessee casket and coffin COM
pany have been found guilty of shipping liquor into
dry territory in collins, without afixing proper
plates.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Not 1000 citizens in Germany wanted war with
anybody, Says DR.. David Starr Jordan. They just
pretended they did so that DR.. Jordan could make
the great discovery all by himself.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

The wealth of Great Britain is estimated at
$4,000, 100000. Well, if you should happen to
want another little loan, John, perhaps we can
manage it somehow.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

A jitney roIiing-chair service is oper-
ated between Venice and Ocean City. Cal
The chair is the shape Of back-to-back
gers.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing of original poem written dsily
for The WASHINGTON Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Some are so intensely modern that
they prefer COrot To a Rembrandt.''
III it's a better hill climber, l don't
blame 'em. Me for the French car every
time. Puck
Sniper-Tve knocked the spike OFF of
lis bloomin' 'elmet-'e's took the top OFF
o. my bloomin' ear-and it's my shot
next.-London opinion.
II don't see why they call it the nor
NAL school"
why not?'
did you ever see the products?"-Uni.
versity of Michigan Gargoyle.
II notice you haven't quite got your
sea legs vet. madam"
We'll. you wouldn't notice II II II
wasn't for the wind. "-Jack-o'-Lantern.
II was out bowling last night. Had
a great time
what was your score?"
Fifteen beers and six highbaIls."-
New York World.
Are you getting any Of the waf-order
business?'
Eyes, indeed. We've sold two sets Of
dishes and four rolling pins to Mrs. Jiggs
within the last fortnight. Buffalo Ex-
press.
Mrs. wiIns-So your daughter is home
from Domestic Science School. I sup
pose she has learned several new ways
of washing the dishes.
Mrs Gillis-No: she seems to have
learned several new ways OF getting out
Of washing them.-Judge.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Sniper-Tve knocked the spike OFF c
lis bloomin' 'elmet-'e's took the top OF
o. my bloomin' ear-and it's my she
neXt.-London opinion.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
ANOTHER PARTING OF THE WAYS.

Published President through
The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
by q
Copyright Mcclure
by In
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. z. c. Sage. Of New York.
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Fellows. Of Los
Angeles. Cal. were among yesterdays
arrivals at the shorehaR.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mrs. Charles ]. Faulkner. OF Martins
burg. w. Va. arrived in Washington yes
terday for the marriage Of Miss Hill
dreth Gatewood and Mr.. Toy Dixon Saw
age. or Norfolk. which will take place at
noon today Mrs. Faulkner Is the guest
of the Misses Critcher at the woodIey
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Miss Dorothy Taylor gave a luncheon
party Yesterday for Miss Ellie Lejeune.
daughter OF Col and Mrs. John A. I.e-
1eune. L. S. NJ. c.. who will make n, r
debut December T. Invited TO NEE, Nil,
Le1eune were Miss Ruth Lester Miss
Georgia SchOfield. Miss Catherine R,,--
dette, Miss Helen Blodgett. Miss Janet
Cowan. Miss Marie Sims. Miss France,
Eninger. Miss katherine Effinger. Miss
Elizabeth Kingsbury and Miss Elizabeth
Chase.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

st. FauI-s Catholic Church was ihe
scsne ~ a beautiful wedding yesterday
r,orrinr at II o'clock when Miss Ruin
peak. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
p. Peak. became the bride of Mr.. James
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mrs. Richard Harlow was hostess al
an informal dinner. followed by theater
party. last evening in compliment to her
mouse guest. Miss Elizabeth Landon. OF
Indianapolis.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Miss Elizabeth Matteson entertained
1t an informal supper party last even
ing in honor OF Miss Elizabeth Garland
and Mr.. George Wharton Edwards,
whose marriage will take place today.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Capt and Mrs. Mark Bristol left
Washington yesterday for Waterbury.
Conn. where they will visit Mrs. Irv-
ing Chase for few days. They viii
go to New York for the Army and
Navy game and will be the weekend
guests of Mrs. James r. Duke.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mrs. Wilson. wife OF Lieut. Russell
Wilson. L. S. ". entertained iDfor-
mally at tea yesterday. afternoon in
honor of her sisters. MISS s. C. West
,ott- who will spend the winter with
her. and Mrs. Raymond s. Williams, Of
clifford. Nd. Miss Claire whedee. of
Baltimore, presided at the tea table.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. / Levenstein. of 234l
Madison avenue. Baltimore. Nd who
recently announced the engagement of
their daughter. Dorothy Leona. to Mr..
George J. Cohen. OF this city. will be
at home on December L. instead of
December ). as previously announced,
from 5 to 10 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs j, Van Vcchteu OIcptt. OF
New York. arrived at Washington yester-
day and are stopping at the Willard
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

The members OF the Cabinet mao thelr
usual luncheon company IN the TOE
Room Of the Shoreham yesterday follow
H. tb,r regular semi-weekly meeting
with the President.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

visit.
wedding of unusual interest both In
Washington and throughout Virginia will
De that Of Miss Edith Regenia Wiley and
Mr.. Wilson n. Farr, which is to take
place this evening at Ballynahown. tho
estate OF Mr.. Farr at Fairfax, Va.
Miss Wiley and MIR. Farr are repre-
sentatives Of two of the oldest families
In Virginia, the family of Mr. Farr on
his mothers side extending back far be-
yond the history of the State into the
early history Of ireland. Miss Wiley ia
the daughter of'Capt. Robert Wiley and
Mrs. Wiley, OF Fairfax She traces her
descent on one side direct to Col Will
lam Ball. who was the brother Of Mary
Washington George and Martha WASH
ington were godfather and godmother,
respectively. to Miss wiley's great
grandmother and presented her with q
Testament which Is still in the possession
of the family.
Miss Wiley's great-grandfather was
Hancock Lee. cousin of Robert E Lee.
Mr.. Farr is the son OF the late Richard
Radcliffe Farr. who commanded tina
Sixtieth Regiment Of infantry In 1888. by
appointment of Gov. Campbell He is q
nephew OF DR.. William Freshman Ma
lone. of this city. Rt Rev d. J. O'Con-
nell. bishop OF Richmond. will oficiats
at the wedding. assisted by Rev. Father
van Inglegem, Of Falls Church. The
ceremony and reception to follow viii
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWELVE
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Ate rouchluc H. the early afternoon
The h!Sh-st prices Tor tht lay both
wheat and Stoke Oh Tho Consolidated
Exchange ~rrlctrl and closed Fl row
o. hest United States steel WAS much
fnr most active stock. It's sales amount
.hg To- a.lip shores 81 OF II grand t,tt.
Of lf.,u" shares. n opened a. aIs.
~apt!--t e closing pr.cc on Wednesday
O! 49,. This proved ms loves, rtI
II sold in the early afternoon at 15as
hut closed al 49,.
Reading which came u.St In activity.
opened AT liia, against lii7. a. the
Close. the day before. advanced 20 1854.
and closest A. .i5. Fri, was eXcep-
t~iorally active and decidedly strong
u upeLed AZ 22l,. against ~ closing
quotation On Wednesday II 80. aud r,s.
10 23is. closing AZ 227s
\ good deal Of attention ~ts &c
lorded To Ta,rd Avenue, out his vas
az the expense OF Us price. Ii opened
AZ SO. against q closing price on Wednes-
day OF 52hs. and declined 10 SIN
at which II closed. Commission houses
handled Il well distributed volume o.
business IN fractional lots There was
good activity In Corn Products, Bethle-
hem Steel. Smelling. Missouri Pacinc
n New Haven. The last named, af-
ter opening az Sin. advanced 10 52%
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
MARCH IL. 1915.
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.
\ stubborn MARKET.

The stock market was almost wholly
n specially aTtir. attracting only "a mar
row interest. broadly speaking. the
standlrd .harpS aid rpthiuE hu' stand
by while various ISSUES which have been
advancing for what are claimed to Ice
good and aufIicicr' rctsore 81 their own
held me centre of tho stage. S. lops lcI
market - This Kind Indicates tu aouo.-
NAL CONDITION. and 10 Is pO.s IDLE That
ION may htvc been provoked ~ the
spectacle of q sensational rl., .. 20 Sroun
o. r.iativ'i' new promotions, which
nave not yet established tucflscl,.s
Excessive activity IN stocks, narrowly
hell and therefore liable rs WIa ruiat.No
practices. Is always suggestive NC,cr-
thclc-s there l~ ID toldcacv iu regard th's
feature as Incidental rather than 'h.'-
arteristic Of tire market a~ q whole. Tine
general opinion Ie that tho market has
given a good account Of ifsclc during tine
past few days ~ halt. There mas b,.f.
80 far lt;lc Indication 81 tcr' n.r1l NoIr-
ness after tile advance The supply tuo'
not 1ppear TO have been notably i'-
creased and profit taking and selling Cor
the short account hay" not brought bHt
atock 10 my rrurcsi1hIc oNi,.t lr
othcr worms. the principal chala"tari-'
Of the a'htt-sc1'c'ti oc stocks pc
sumablv rcsultiuL from o'cuuul''.o" 3.
strong hards-h1s not and rs me 7'N
chang.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
FINANCIAL NEWS
AND COMMENT
Some Strength in Special
Stocks--Standard Is
sues Halt.
GERMAN EXCHANGE TIP

In general the stock market y-s:er-
day was an IDLE drift % prices backward
n forward over a narrow range
Trading was still in contracted volume
In comparison with the relative activity
Of the recent advancing movement
Sperialt'es attracted most attention ana
among these descriptions there wer"
several which moved an rather aggres-
s,vely. There was a particular displa!
If somewhat exaggerated strength IN
wha, mas come to ht called the auto
mobile group. although the substantial!
-.ascn % excellent earnings furnishes
lu ~tdequat, explanation whenever these
ssuo5 display advancing icndcrclcr.
Tho Eri- shares raspond"d to the satis-
factory ~nuaucia, arrangements denoted
In the purchase II 10000. 900 81. one
y.tr . per cent notes 10y tho bankers
81 the company otherwise there was
uu particular feature " the Us, apart
from tire common displ,y ~ underlying
Htwacss
The fact tnnt standard shares which
l,i provided the recent leadership uNd
become more or less s.rt!onAl" since
ne carry part = the week attracted tire
attention of observers. l. the pr"i"--
e.pual element showed some !lc'i"a'lon
to opriIt" fO~ u reaction. pu' me mar
Ne, throughout ,,ckel real pressure
The CUSTOMARY leaders Nave cent red
again i1'r what may hc ,-llcd "a. m
teiuattonll -.llinE arct, which may hr-
count g.. their lapse into a waiting
nos ton, but after al the caution which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
ERIE STOCK GOES UP
ON new FINANCING
SlO.OOO.U 900 in short Term
Note Issue announced by
j. 7. Morgan 4 co.

Announcement yesterday Of the COM
plctiou bv 'lo Erie Railroad OF financing
plara FOR meeting short term notes
-ht. ycar was me occasion for
p risc in the stock issues. trs comnon
advancing -, points In the early trad
ing There was some disappointment
that .he r-Gnancing was done In short
term notes Sstc1A OF a long term issue.
The announcement made vas that a
svud ate hradad by J y Morgan &
,SsIe of 10000. 600 one year . per
notes OF the Erie RAILROAD to
mature April : 1915 The notes Will
Doe offered for pubic subscription ~ 80
interest. Holders Of the maturing
notes 20 bc refunded by this issue viii
probably be- permitted 10 deposit old
,,.,- fur new.
TIE purpose OF the issue L. 10 pay Of
g. 800 900 o. Il 10000 600 8 per cent
.-.Ic which natures on April !. The
balance 81 tI- proceeds ~ the sale TO be
used 20 reimburse the treasury In part
'or 70 capital expenditure amounting TO
about S5.uup Od0. which has not been
Funded up 'o this time. 90 the $40. 600
600 maturing ISSUE. S2,5on. 600 is 10 be
uafl Of from proceeds OF = recent sale
= 'lt4ou ooo % bonds.
The new notes are secured by bonds
ot 20 par value ~ $40 10000 and stock
- rar value s|G.1eo.0oo. Frederick ID.
t'it"-wood. he president 81 the com
paw. sad YESTERDAY:
'Couslnmat.oo - the financial plan
v.N have provided 'or all " the com
I'D. y's Outstanding notes other than
maturing lus'almert- of equipment
boz Is maturing prior 20 April /. 1917
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

The New York Fec, raj Reserve Bank
rates vere 4 Der cent. for thirty TO
ninety DAYS and . per cent. for longer
bills.
Open mark,r discounts. prime accept
anCes. maturing up TO ninety days. az.
az per cent,
Commercial paper rates were ga a.
per cent. FOR sixty and ninety day hill-
ana for four to six months best names ,
-. a Z per cent. for others,
Time money was quiet and steady.
Rat S we're 2la aga per cent. Toy sixty
and ninety DAYS and for four months .
81 p3l2 per cent. for luneer maturi-
ties.
Call money ~ the floor % the Stock
Exchange Yesterday ruled AT . per cont ;
high 2 per cent. low - per cent
Domestic exchange on New York st.
Louis, par. san Fran, 500. SOC. pre-
MUM Minneapolis, 35c, premium Chi
csgo, &c premium Cincinnati, i0c. dis.
count Montreal. $50 premium,
Call money Ia London was ! per
cent. short bills, liq yer cent three
months bills, IA per cent,
Sterling exchange was easier. Ttnal
quotations were Demand, $50 3-l6
cables, 4s0I9.
The weekly statement ~ III. Ban OF
England shows tho following changes .
Total reserv" Increased tl9l.000 c'rcu.
lstlOn derrea. ed 1886. 900 bullion de-
creased filJ,Uo0 Other securities in
creased $3.50, 600 other deposits in
creased E10,S22, 600 public deposits de.
creased El,7%s.00 Government secur,-
ties Increased 100000.
Tho proportion Of the banks reserve
to liabilities In now 24A7 per cent
against $50 per cent. hast week.
Bar silver In london. "a 6-ibH IN
New York, 81 NC.
New York Clearing House statement
FIX changes sc53 705, .3i BALANCES, So
1889; Sub-TreaSury credit balance,
3s3<.6sS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12

ha.nylrd calves offered. CITY dr.s,.d
veait 'nsi-r At lAN ~ nc = tcw s~lert.l
ltr., DnGntry dressed SLOW nt l3g!sc
Rtonip', Of sheep nnd lambs were 1875
heal hli cousisnti direct 20 ~Slayghtsrtrs.
bre'Sgd mutton was nrm at !0qisc. per
.n.. lr"ssei .amhs az i4a lsc.. with nor
dressed bringing lSL.c- country dressed
huth"us" lambs recovered yrsterda,'s Do.
cline, selling AZ sSnc nor CARCASS.
Receipts - hog. wera 1886 mead. In
cluding hnlf . ear FOR the ,rket. Feel
inr steady and light STATE Noga sold ri
go pcr 100 ms roughs u = 81 Country
dressed hogs were steady At saPttc per
ID, for medium 20 light weights
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
Idle Car

Tn" report ON die equ.rren- 'or
March ] showed that They" w,rr almost
vice IS many ifl~ freight ears .u
hand ~ there Wore on rho same date
las, wear This Is explained on IN.
ground that last wear had w.1,ha'
drew I'M surplu, down, whereas IN.
op~u weather ;his year has made tHo
surplus unusually large. COMPARED Win
F%-hru.-y J.. 1915. the March figures
nov an increase from 279tll 20 3oG.
eSI IN The net surpLus
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
Live stock MARKET.

Receipts 30 btoves we're oHs head. IN
Cluiius a slngls car for the markN. Trdi.
quiet a, yestardGy'p closing prizes, Com
mon 20 medium cows cola A. SO 2tm; 81 %
pr 100 lhs. steers and bulls nominal
Dressed h"ef was allow At unchanged prices
or a l0fpl3c for City dressed rstiy"
slI.r.
Rccripts II caves were ba2 head. in
Guiding tls head for 'hc market Yeas
ruled dull At a decline ~ - q 600 ana m.
pens wore MOI fully cleared Common %
lbs; ouils AZ s1gsIbo' No yssrtinss or
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
THE CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, March ll.-There was n
good volume to-day. but prices did not
ahow any special changes. Sears-Ro--
buck was rrmer, white Union Carbide
sold on In - moderate way Peoples
and Edison were steady Chicago
Pneumatic Tool rs advanced 3 points
rom previous salcs The summary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
THE CURE MARKrT


the odtsId" ma. .'
unlnterestine afai-
dyirdlea MA, .. .....
,h - u..,
'"N' w" "'' .
prices \ no" ada.
the preferrea e',..
Thrift, So,ia,,. ,I
=. -.
49," lcoue" us
ine Coihpa'.S WIS '.'..
Wure TOT tHt 'U 30
coupum ui~sl'i'1'''N '''
the Nne,th '''"'' N"''
.nousrais W t'''
actl'lts hhu WE ."'t'''O
ness
n mihliS d'.d'tu'i N' ga.
I"ss anu hdrtIN' i''
SION hnseIo" u '',i- e.
."o ,,ohe tu' - 'r =
no Neetetn 't.'i .
IeCessIo" :" va '.t''-
s'use1sn aHH ,'S''' 'i bf,
als' "ni'n s-u'eu -' .'''. N'
"uetua'l""s N"i" .r "'.
iT~ansactLoha 'H Z,
yes'erhay were ~ r'..""'
open H. O.,
sales. -
a" Am Thrr r -
200 'Atlanta ....... " a
sp sraosn opp - ,
800 con. N.v.r,af -
a., .rlor.nc. y
iao co,so., CON. i....s .,...H
.sD Goldr.ld Merge 49,.
teo .In,.- Min.
een .ruuho ry,.n .I.-st-
49, v.-Ia,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12
ILuY FINANCIAL CALENDAR.

tx DIVIDEND
Corrau. = Term, stock Amt
Arfr.uu Express, Quarterly y
American SnuH, quarterly. ... CON ~
American stuff. GIHrtrr.v. ,., pfd ~ %
Btrt- anu superior Copper,
quarterly ........'...'. lI'
Ct.uu copper. quarterly. .... phe
CO rtdui Rat'Ntr. quarterly. ~ .
I.ulniuu G.a-., quarterly. .., ptd ~ 20
""c truholm ID. Nplorttion, guar
IA ipua' L,af. quarterly. ..... com NJ
y. iuus' sugar, quarterly sep, pfd liz %
t.-.,i a trGHp'i11tcd quarterly 2hc
>.afr western Yeast, quarterly Hes
H~.r.u"c-reu Yeas, tstrs 20.
Sou. p.unPrlvauih ON....... - o.
sultn Npr'u i,iCo sugar, quar-
Eu.l p"t,o Rico sugar, quar-
To-. Cpupany, quarterly. ,.. o. 50
49, Consolidated Mining Doc
Y . Crpp-i, quarterly. ...... 1br
~ utr Rruton, quarterly. . com So
" H IAN Nru,ou, quarterly q. pro 1NS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-12

Total sales TO-DAY lT3 $50 shares Same day 1914. ls5O7S shares rsnu-
Wh'rc a &C. follow a quotation 70 .nu1at, q 1I or oNcr fr 10 shares
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-12-11
GOVERNOR HALL DECLINED 10
SAY WHETHER MARTIAL LAW
WOULD BE PROCLAIMED.
TROOPS ARE HELD FOR USE
Declares Order vii! &c Restored IN
the Parish and viii Eliminate
tho Rule Of Thugs and
Gamblers.
New Orleans.

New Orleans
Gov. Hall ordered the Bogalusa
company Of the Louisiana national
guard to go into camp near Southport,
IN Jefferson Parish. which adJoin5
New Orleans.
The governor declined to state
whether he would proclaim martial
law in the parish. but said the troops
would be held there for use in the
event they should be needed.
The order TO the Rogalusa company
followed a raid by militiamen under
Gov. Halls orders upon an alleged lot
terry shop In Southport, in which about
90 alleged proprietors. employees and
patrons OF the establishment were ar
rested and u quantity OF gambling
paraphernalia was taken. In announC-
ing his order to the troops the gov
ernor said:
The situation in jefferson Parish
has reached the point wnere it seems
time to ascertain whether law and or
der shall prevail there, or whether
thugs and gamblers shall be allowed
to rule"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-12-11

Commissioner Bruner OF n on
Rouge has issued the foliovrA to
presidents and secretaries of pa, {ah
fairs: Il have fixed the 18th and ~
Of December, 1915. for the holdin, 81
our State Association OF the Parish
Fairs. at Baton Rouge. La, in the
state House. This has been the
greatest and most successful year vet
for Parish Fairs. The number has In
creased, the exhibits far better and
the interest and attendance surpassed
by double any previous year. ! want
you to be present on that occasion.
come full OF enthusiasm. Come and
tell us how you did 1t and what YOU
expect to do next year. This organiza-
ton is responsible to great extent
for the new life injected into the
Parish Fair movement. Let this be
the greatest meeting yet held and
your presence and enthusiasm will
help make it,"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-12-11
WHAT is URIC ACID?


Ever since the discovery OF uric acid
in the blood by Scheele, in ITS, and
the bad effect it had upon the body,
scientists and physicians have striven
to rid the tissues and the blood of
this poison. Because of its over
abundance in the system it causes
backache, pains here and there. rheu-
matism, govt, gravel, neuralgia and
sciatica. II was DIR. Pierce who dis
covered new agent, called "Anuric,"
which will throw out and completely
eradicate this uric acid from the sys-
tenn. "Anuric' is 81 times more po-
tent than hthia, and consequently you
need no longer fear muscular or ar
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-12-11

The commission council ado
finally without modification the =
cense ordinance for 1916, despite the
petition presented by +. 0. Broussard.
praying that the liquor license be
fixed at $1,000 instead Of $1,000 as
fixed in the ordinance. The petitiop
was signed by about sixty or seventy
business men. Mayor Girard said
that the reasons advanced in the ne
tition We're no, sufficient to alter his
opinion on the question. Commissions
crs Colomb and HerDin concurred IN
this expression, and the ordinance
was unanimously adopted. This will
likely reduce the saloons frou a
dozen to five or six