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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
AS 1T APPEARED TO EBEN
Surely Was Something of a Miracle
as Event Was Explained by
The Minister.

Here is one of George w. Cables
good southern stories:
On a town in Georgia lives an old
colored fellow who is a real thorn in
the side of the local ministers. for
the old fellow is always asking embar-
RAISING questions of them touching
mooted theological points" says Mr..
Gable.
"One day old Eben had a long and
earnest discussion with his pastor in
reference to just what constituted q
miracle. The minister found it no
easy matter to make his ideas clear
to Eben.
Il" i s'pose. now said the preacher.
dat de greatest of all de miracles
was that Of de loaves and fishes. You
member, of co'ce, dat dere was five
thousand loaves and two thousand
fishes which was eaten by the twelve
apostles
"'Sho,' I member replied old Eben,
with a smile, AN 1t always 'peared to
me dat de miracle was dat dey didn't
bust!' THE Sunday Magazine.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
"CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.


No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation, indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliOusness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour, gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipGted matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health. happi-
ness and : clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
If you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little In
sides need a cleansing, too. ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape'S DiapepSin" settles sour
gaSSy StOmaChS in Five
minuteS-Time 1t!

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your stomach
is too valuable; you mustn't injure it.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in giving relief; its harmless
ness; its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick, sour, gassy stomachs.
It's millions Of cures in indigestion,
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
troubles has made it famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor in
your home-keep it handy-get large
fifty-cent case from any dealer and
then If anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them; IL
what they eat lays like lead. ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head
ache, dizziness and nausea; eructa-
tons of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress vanishes. It's prompt
ness, certainty and ease in overcoming
the worst stomach disorders Is a reve-
lation to those who try it.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
BAD DREAMS
Caused by Coffee.

81 have been a coffee drinker, more
til few months ago l became more
and more nervous and irritable, and
finally / could not sleep at night for
was horribly disturbed by dreams OF
all sorts and a species of distressing
nightmare.
Finally, after hearing the expert
ence of numbers of friends who had
quit coffee and were drinking Postum,
and learning Of the great benefits they
lad derived, | concluded coffee must
be the cause of my trouble, so l got
some Postum and had 1t made strictly
according to directions.
Il was astonished at the flavor and
taste. 1t entirely took the place OF
coffee, and to my very great satisfac-
ton, l began to sleep peacefully and
sweetly. My nerves improved, and
wish l could wean every man. woman
and child from the unwholesome drug
drink-coffee.
People do not really appreciate or
realize what a powerful drug it is and
what terrible effect 1t has on the hui
man system. II they did, hardly
pound of coffee would be sold. you'd
never think OF going back to coffee
again. l would almost as soon think
Of putting my hand In a fire after |
had on. Neen burned. Yours for
healt.
Pc mes in two forms:
Res stum - must be well
boiled. -, Z 25c packages.
instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonfui dissolves quickly
in cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. SOC and soc tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds Is
about the same.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
Parson Knew Better.

Uncle Jim Sugarfoot killed a fine
rabbit for the entertainment of Parson
Heavegrace, who was expected to din
rer, but as rabbits were out of season
he thought to avoid what might prove
an embarrassing situation by making
the parson think 1t was chicken he
was eating.
Brother Heavegrace," said Uncle
Jim, when it came time for a second
helping, what part of de bird would
you like now?"
With a merry twinkle in his half
closed eyes, Parson Heavegrace re-
piled:
'If you all don mind, All think Ah'll
take de gizzard. Pittsburgh Chron'
icle-Telegraph.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
RELATIVE TO NUMBER OF SUITS
FILED AND TRIED
IN CADDO.
FILES REPORT OF OFFICE
Chairman of the State Legislative
Investigating COMMITTEE Request
ed Report During December, 1914.
New Orleans.

District Clerk filed the report of his
Office relative TO the number of suits
and cases filed and tried in the first
district court during the year 1914 10
the chairman of the state legislative
Investigating committee as requested
in a circular letter received from the
committee during December Of 1914.
First Judicial District, Parish OF
Caddo-Hon. Thornton +. Bell and
Hon. John r. Land, judges (HOn. Ryd-
on W. Webb, not qualifying until De-
cember. 1910.
Section "A" Civil Court - Suits
tried on the merits in open court, 60G;
suits filed for the calendar year 1914,
1,2S5; days occupied in trial of civil
causes, 226.
Section "B" Criminal Court-Cases
tried on the merits in open court, 612;
cases filed for the calendar year 1914,
1895; days occupied in trial of Grim
inal cases, 226.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
Woman Royalties Made Army officers.

Woman Royalties Made Army Officers.
For the first time in English history
four royal women have been g3ze;teG
as cOlonels in chief of English ras.-
ments.
Heretofore several Of them. iuc.ud-
ing Queen Mary herself have held
German army titles, and Queen Vic
tOria naturally was the head OF the
British army. but now Queen Mary
has been appointed colonel I'm chief o.
the Eighteenth Hu--ars of historic
fame, while the Queen Mother Alex.
andra is associated with tine Nine.
teenth HussarS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
BRIEFLY RELATED.

Cotton men and steamship represen-
tatives consider the action of the Sun
set Central lines, in publishing the
So - cents rate on Texas cotton for
export. TO New Orleans, as a substan-
tiai concession to the local cotton in
terests, and a recognition OF the
growth and Importance as a cotton
port. The new rate will become eff
fective as published, about the middle
of February. The rate OF So IL cents
to New Orleans, from Texas shipping
points is the same rate as applies u
Galveston, although the haul from
those points to New Orleans is 800
miles greater.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
Her Platform

At the Marshall home there was
and other political questions, and lit
tie Vera had always been very much
interested listener
What will you do when you can
vote?" a visitor asked her.
Help to put candy on the free list"
was the unexpected reply.-Youth's
Companion.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The Texas and Pacific have petition
ed the Louisiana Railroad Commits
sion at Baton Rouge for permission to
re-adjust it's entire passenger train
scedule. The road asks permission to
take off some Of its trains anc rear
range the schedule Of the others 30
cause the least inconvenience to its pa
irons. Among the trains which tho
road wants to cancel are Numbers -
and so between BOyce and Marshall
and Numbers SO and 81 between Ad.
dis and Ferriday
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
THOUSANDS BURIED IN
Ruins or Cities
MANY TOWNS IN CENTRAL ITALY
LEVELED TO GROUND AND
INHABlTkNTS PERISH
worst SHOCK IN 100 YEARS
Shock Came in Early Morning. When
People We're in Their Beds. Caus-
ing Panic Among inhabitants, and
Thousands Made Dash for Safety.

Rome.-A renewal of seismic dis
turbances early Sunday added TO the
terror OF the people in parts OF the
districts visited by the heavy earth
quake last Wednesday
Although the shocks were light.
buildings which had been cracked and
were tottering from the effects of the
first disturbance were RACED complete
ly. In AveZzauO and SOra. the towns
which suffered most from the disas-
ter, the people left the temporary shell
ters in which they are living and
took refuge in open places
Rain and extremely cold weather in
some parts of the district are ham
pering badly the work of rescue. In
many of the towns which were thrown
down by the earthquake it is feared
there are still living persons beneath
the debris and that unless they are
eXtricated they Will perish.
Late reports received in Rome in
crease. rather than decrease, the az
gregate Of the casualties and the ex-
tent of the damage done. In the de
partment OF the Abruzzi, alone, it Is
estimated that $4,000 persons met
death.
King Victor Emmanuel has donated
| 100000 for the aid of children aban-
doned by their parents or made
orphans by the disaster.
Relief supplies are pouring into the
stricken districts, and it is believed
| that the distress of the people soon
will be alleviated, temporarily at least.
San Atolio has 200 dead and 500
injured; Morino, 1900 dead; Canistro,
600 injured; Cervaro, 800 victims !;
Borgo, so dead, and Valleroveto, 1900.
At Civitella Rovelo almost the entire
population escaped because they were
working in the field when the shock
| occurred.
Frantic appeals for help have been
| received from Petrellallri, $500 feet
above sea level on Mount Arrange,
eight miles from Tagliacozzo. The
village was almost destroyed and the
survivors say they are perishing of
cold and hunger.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Rome.-An earthquake which rock
ed the center of Italy Wednesday, &C
cording to the latest estimates, killed
$4,000 persons, injured 10000 and did
tremendous damage to property. In
Rome numerous palaces and churches,
all of them Of important historic in
terest, were damaged. From score
of cities and towns belated reports are
arriving of great damage and extern
sive loss of life.
At the time of the earthquake Pope
Benedict had finished saying his
morning mass and was reciting the
thanksgiving service. AS his private
chapel rolled and reeled in the earth
quake, the pontiff, retaining his COM
posure, knelt in prayer This was a
silent prayer, from which he did not
rise until the last :remor of the earth
had ceased. Several Of the Vatican
buildings were damaged and the walls
of other structures were cracked.
The shock was The strongest Rome
has felt in moro than a hundred
years.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The board Of school directors for Ra.
pides parish met at Alexandria and
adopted an ordinance providing for a
$4,000 bond issue for the Glenmora
school district. The proceeds derived
from the sale OF the bonds viii Re DE-.
voted to the erection Of 4 high school
building at GlerTo~a. Tho Hoa-d viii
meet on January u to pass on bids
for the sale nf these boz is - wei aq
issues Of $20,oGJ and $4,000 j., thc
Poland and Tioga school districts re.
spectively TO be devoted to the cree
tior CT high school buildings.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Former Bank Examiner w. L.
Young, in statement issued. charged
that William McCausland, president
of the Capital City Bank in Eaton
Rouge, had admitted to him, in the
presence of the Attorney General and
the District Attorney, that Governor
Hall was trying to shield the bank
because of favors which the officers
had shown the states chief executive"
The deposed bank examiner also
charged that Governor Hall, lis try
ing to prevents facts embarrassing
himself from coming into the light OF
day"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

1t is stated that a barber has been
made colonel of a French regiment,
and now every paragrapher in this
country will begin talking about
French barbarities.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The Paris Figaro urges that the
kaiser be captured and held for a
ransom. 1t is fine idea. or course,
the first thing to be done is to catch
the kaiser.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

A university professor denounces
automobiles and Joy rides as inimical
to students. And a student is much
more apt to get his neck broken in
an automobile than he is on the grid
iron.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

An American engineer says Krupps
are building guns to throw shells 21
miles. If they keep on Germany viii
be able to whip the rest of Europe
without leaving home.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The Baltimore American says the
names figuring in the war news are a
pronounced nuisance; but that is ex-
actly the kind of nuisance they are
not.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

One reason why some people who
don't know where their next meal is
coming from are happy is because
their digestions are good and they
know they'll be able to enjoy it when
1t does come.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The Milwaukee Sentinel declares
that there are some things more dis
agreeable than fresh garlic, indicating
a profound knowledge of bad odors.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The police jury of West Baton
Rouge parish meeting voted approval
to the request of Edwin NJ. Ford, rep.
resenting the Mississippi River Asso.
citation for an appropriation of 5000
to assist the association in it's work
for river improvements. The jury also
granted $1,000 to the parish school for
the purpose of having full nine months
school and insuring public school
buildings
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

II the hostile forces are driving
each other back as far as rival dis
patches claim the wonder is how they
ever get near enough together to start
the fight.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

THE first Of last December 7 d.
cided to try Peruna. Ny appetite
improved, and very soon solid foods
could be taken. In two months time
l gained IS pounds. Now L am
heavier than l ever vas before. when
/ began to use Peruna my bowels
commenced to move at once"
Those who object to liquid n1edi-
cines can now procure Feruna in
Tablet form.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

There is a hot fight in Natchidoches
parish for the seat in the House of
Representatives left vacant by the
death Of Joseph c. Henry. James p.
Guillot and Paul M. Potts. both promi.
nent planters, are rivals for the office.
Mr.. Guillot is charging President Ray
of the State Normal with political in.
consistency and with using his posi-.
ton to further the political ends of To-
cal factions.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Speaker L. E. Thomas of Shreve-
port and a member of the Louisiana
House of Representatives announced
the appointment of Representative Al
len T. Hunter of Rapides and Joseph
Kantz of Orleans as members Of the
public utilities commission provided
for by Act of 1914. The commission
is to prepare the draft of public uttl-
tiles bill for the next general assem-
bly,. Senator Thoelle OF Orleans was
appointed by the Lieutenant Governo-
some time ago. Two members are to
be appointed by the Lieutenant Gov
ernor.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
Good Advice.

$50 you want to be somebody, do
you? There's only one way you will
ever max a noise in the world"
What is that"
Join q brass band"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Przemsyl has seen some hard fight
ing, but as the smoke clouds lift it
is apparent that its precious vowels
still are in place-both of them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The government reports that we
spend half million dollars :. year on
medicines, and there is not mucb
wrong with US at that.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Ohio court records show that one
marriage out Of seven is a failure, and
there's no telling what the dictograph
records would show.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Some people are so snobbish that
they would rather be run down by a
six cylinder limousine than by a cycle
car.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

A government statistician says 5000
bees will weigh a pound. Next time
you buy a pound Of bees you had bet
ter count them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The famous song, I'VE Won't Go
Home Till Morning" is said to be POS
years old; much younger than the
habit, at that.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Horace Wilkinson and Secretary Of
State Alvin K. Hebert of Baton Rouge
were summoned before the grand Jury
in the investigation of the charge Of
Mr. Wilkinson, as published in a news
paper interview, that the secretary of
state had Dartered his vote to Tom
Stewart for member OF the State Board
of Appraisers in consideration of the
influence of prominent citizens" o.
Baton Rouge to thwart threatened
criminal prosecution of Fred ]. Grace,
state registrar of the land office.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

John Kaminsh, aviator, proposes a
flying trip around the world. Well,
John, good-by; take keer of yourself
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The ship that has been most talked
about so far in the present war is the
censorship.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

A setting hen does not help TO bust
the egg trust.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Bestowing the iron cross on horses
may not be as foolish as it looks, as
all they get out of war is the glory.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

A ceremonial pageant representing
the return of Gen. Andrew Jackson
and his troops from the battlefield Of
Chalmette and the GROWING of Old
Hickory" on the spot where General
Jackson was received 100 years ago,
were the features of the last Of the
three days celebration of the huadreth
anniversary of the battle OF New Or
leans and peace between Great Britain
and the United States.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

An optimist is man who thinks
he's flirting with prosperity when he
has dollar in his pocket.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

1t is not every university and few
big league teams that can afford to
give up $10,000,000 for one man.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Don't blame the newspaper men for
poor war news. Give them chance
and they'll get the facts.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Ex-Governor Sanders has returned
to his first love, by assuming editorial
control of the Enterprise Z, new week
ly newspaper, Just started at Bogala-
"a His start in life was made ia the
Office of the st. Mary Banner. which
he edited ana published for a number
Of years before he became a states
man. We hope he will make a success
of the new venture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Cotton having been provided for,
some way of valorizing poems ought
to be devised.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Some of these patriotic women think
that cotton dress would look per-
fectly lovely under a sealskin coat
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23
Speakinu of Aunts,

You say she IS an auntie-quarian?
well, that's what her fresh young
nephew calls her"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

An income tax in Russia ought to
bring in pecks of kopecks.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Laughing distances pouting ten to
one.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Greece will have to put up some
thing better than an earthquake to
attract attention these days.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Neither is there any royal road to
an enemy's capital.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Il is believed that lot of folks talk
about economics who wouldn't know
one If they stumbled over il.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Alas for the rubber plant that the
head of the household forgot to bring
in on the night of the big frost!
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The date of the first spring show at
Donaldsonville to be given under the
auspices of the South Louisiana Fair
Association has been definitely fixed
for April 3 ard 4. This novel depart
ure featuring truck flowers and poul-
try Will hereafter be an annual event.
Cash premiums will be offered. As
special attractions the management is
arranging to have an intercollegiate
baseball game on SATURDAY, April >.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Some of the war news is about as
distracting as the war itself.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The Red River Traffic Bridge at
Shreveport, recently completed, will
be opened for use soon. The bridge
cost in the neighborhood of $500
to build and is said to be one Of the
largest south OF st. Louis. The COLI
tractors who had the work in charge
were ,penalized $3.50 for not having
completed the bridge by April 8. 1914.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

Alarmed over the charges filed
against William McCausland, Kemp C.
Smith and A. A. Wren, president. vice
president and cashier of the Capital
CITY Bank. by District Attorney IIol-
combe patrons started a run or the
bank. All who applied at the paying
teller's window during the morning
were paid in full ard when TIE doors
OF the bank closed at noon there was
a good balance On hand. according t.
the officers of the institution. Tic ma
jority of the people VINO stood in line
were small depositors.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

A woman doesn't begin to show her
age until she begins to try to hide 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

When man begins to pose It Ia
time TO dispose Of him.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-01-23

The war cables are being put to q
severe strain to tell the truth.