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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Any Of our townsmcn who wish to
sctriously take mp the matter Of Food
conscrvat on, which, like all other prac-
teal reforms, starts a home, and some
times takes the form Of a garden patch.
lie ran"ot % amiss in getting a look at
the garden Of our ncighbor, Sam Pizzo-
latto, in the rear Of his shop on Trivoli
street Sam certainly understands how
20 make things grow.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11
Registered Men
And the Number

The following is the list Of names OIL
registered men, continuing from the o''
of the first call. This does not mean
that these named are notified, but Is
only to give one an idea where the
will come in should there be future calls
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Jos. z. Broussard, of Cow Island, re
turned from New Orleans Monday. He
had accompanied Mrs. Broussard there,
where she underwent an operation.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Advertise fer best Results,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

The Vermilion Sugar Company has
been quite busy lately, drying out its
third sugars and boi'ing up ,A> ',olasses
of which it has quite 81
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Miss Flo Schilling has returned to hel
home in Lake Charles after spending
several days here, tibet guest at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Ewell.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

FOR sALE-A very good 4 X "a #.
hull, without gasoline engine, worth
$500, will take $3.50 now. Apply at
once at this Office.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

4. J. pys.l 1in.uI,, OF Galveston, who
recently i5a tire eldest daughter of
Mr.. Nicholas Landry, is on a visit here,
together with his wife.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Miss Stella Bouligny is the guest Of
friends in Morgan City.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Miss Rose Lyons is visiting in Jcn-
nings, the guest of friends.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

The Standard Oil Company has just
erected big sign over its storage plant
on the west side of the bayou near the
sugar refinery.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Dave Pctijean, of Rayuc, was thc
guest of friends mere Sunday.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

JOS s. Ewcll is spending this week at
sulphur, where he was in attendance at
the Baptist revival meeting there.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Mrs. J. S. Lyons was Oh the sick list
few days this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Sol Isaacs has returned from his
vacation spent at Marlin, Tex, and his
many friends are glad to hear his hearty
laugh again.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

W. s.. Nilsson left yesterday for an
extended visit to Joplin and Kansas
t.i-Yl ~. agt. s eQdasLsi Kas;. whers
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Broussard & Samson, Attorneys.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-08-11

Let those b have been successful
ldVise you as !to the kind of an educa
ton you Should have. Men at the heao
# the affairs Of our State and Nation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
RED CROSS WORKERS
IN BANK B0IlDMe

Red Cross county Campaig nworkers
will be installed in their new headquar-
ters tomorrow morning in the old West
ern National bank, l0l West Main
street This building has been donated
through the courtesy OF the American
National bank The entire sides OF the
building will be covered with Red
Cross membership posters.
7 f. Braniti, chairman for the coun-
" campaign, says that 5000 member
ships is the allotment for the county.
The executive committee has been
chosen and includes Judge e. h. Amcs,
campaign manager u Johnston,
Mayor I'D Oycrholscr, and John ONcil
The office work viii he supervised by
Charles HoopcS and Mrs Joseph Mcy-
erS The treasurer for the campaign
will be Charles Carpenter and the cap
tain of the working squads will be +
II Roland Miss Ethclyn Johnson will
he chairman Of the enrolment booths.
Mr. Braniii says that there are several
other chairman to be selected and that
their names will be announced later.
The city will be canvaSScd, first &C.
cordlng to the business claSSificationS,
then according to the churches, socie.
ties and lodges, thirdly by house to
house solicitation, and enrolment booths
will be stationed at various points in
the CITY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Declaration Of War on Ger
manic Allies Appropriation
Of Billions for Prosecution
Of War and Anti-LaFOIIett
Activity Loom as ThriIIerS,

NASHINGTON, Dec. ! - The
Sixty-iith congress rcconycncd today
for its second and long session, with
the leaders prepared TO stay here until
next autumn
As in the special war session which
ended October o, prosecution OF the
war is the principal task facing the
Legislators Today's opening meeting
was as usual brief and prefunetory,
accompanied by the ordinary scenes Of
new Notwithstanding and other
fluctuations with well filled galleries
and much hustle and confusion. After
appointment OF committees by both
bodies to notify President Wilson and
each other Of their presence iur duty
and fixing their daily meeting hour at
y o'clock the senate and house ad
lourncd until tomorrow out Of respect
to members who died during tho recess.
Senator Hu,tnp of Wisconsin and
Representative Martin OF illinois
Arrangements will be made tomor-
row for joint session, probably Wed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
WAR LEGISLATION TO HAVE FLOOR
IN SIXTY-F|FTH CONGRESS WHICH
OPENS TODAY; ADDRESS TUESDAY

ncsday, to hear President Wilson dc
liver hi, address, expected to largely
define the legislative program
Organization Of both senate and
house under democratic control having
been effected at tie special session,
both sides were ready 10 plunge into
the mass Of waiting business Legs
lalon, howcycr IS not expected to get
into full swing until next month after
the Christmas recess, although there is
some agitation 10 iorcgo the holiday
General, miscellaneous legislA-
tion is to come Immediately before
congress, possibly including some
measures affecting this cOuntry's
course In the war in view OF wide
spread sentiment among returning
members for declarations OF war
against Germsny's allies, Austria
Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria.
Congress is expected, however TO
follow the views Of the president
In this respect.
Appropriation measures will require
much time Fourteen general and
probably several special supply bills
for the fiscal year beginning July !
1918, as we'll as estimates oi add.
lional money for present war needs
are tn hc considered probably inn
mcdidtely after New Years Two
Continued on Page q, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
100000 TROOPS
MASSED AGAINST
LINE At CAMBRIA
British Retake First lime Posi-
tons in Swift Stroke,
MASNlERES IS UNDER FIRE
Another Counter Thrust Of tho
Enemy Beaten OFF Today /
BY the Associated Press.

BRITISH ARMY HEADOUAR.
TIERS IN FRANCE, Dec, british
troops last night occupied section OF A
trench on the high ground southwest ot
Bourbon village on tho Cambra front,
which was lost on Friday The town
OF MasniercS, which was evacuated nv
the British was Shcllcd last night by
the British artillery
General Byng'S troops last night
pressed near to the village OF Vllers-
Guislain and along the ridge southwest
OF that place and their line now is
fairly near the town,
II is estimated that tho Germans had
about twenty divisions for their AZ
sault ON Friday which, except for tho
first Ypres battle, is regarded as hay-
ing been their heaviest attack on the
British
Clhc prcsent divisional organization
OF the German army is reported to bc
between 1900 and $1,000 troops0
The Germans attacked the British
positions at La Vacqucric, southwest
Of Cambria, at 84S o'clock this morn
ing and an hour later il was reported
that they had been successfully beaten
| cif Today'S attack followed three
futile attempts made by the enemy 10
take this village yesterday afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
MERCHANTS AID
IN ENFORCING
PARKING Law
Buy Signs and viii Pay Trat-
fic Officer
CITY is SHORT OF FUNDS
Special Policeman Goes on
Job Tomorrow

Merchant, Of Main street between
Broadway and Hudson avenue are Of
iering the city authorities every posi-
bic assistance in enforcing the ordl-
nance which prohibits the parking OF
automobiles or other vehicles in front
OF their place, OF business for more
than two hours between the hours oi
8 O'Clock a. m and b O'Clock p m
Merchants Buy Signs.
The committee representing the retail
merchants who appeared before the city
commissioners and asked for the pas
sage Of the ordinance have placed an
order for a neatly painted metal sign
ing warning all persons It is a viola
ton Of the ordinance to park any We.
hcle for more than two hours
These signs arc to be paid for by the
merchants themselves A traffic Off
Ger, whose duty it will he to check up
the vehicles and file complaints against
those who park for more than two hours,
also will be paid by retailers, as the city
has no money to pay an additional po.
hceman, and none that can be detailed
at this time for this particular work.
officer Not Named.
Mayor OyerhoSer has not vet an
nounced whom he will appoint as the
special traffic officer.
The signs will be ready to he placed
in position on Main street tomorrow
and by that time tho special officer
will have been named.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
CONV|CTSESCA
FROM JOLIET PEN,
BEATING GUARDS
Thirteen Inmates Saw Way to
Safety in Illinois,

JOLIET, Ill, Dec ].-Thirtecn con
victS escaped from the state peniten-
tiary here early today by saving or cut
ting their way through steel bars and
then beating two guards into uucon-
sciousness. .-t &e
Guards in the two towers nearest the
east gate fired on the fleeing convicts
as they disappeared over the wall, but
none is believed to have been hit. A
large posse started after the convictS,
who took a southerly direction
The thirteen men were in solitary con-
finement for having caused disturbances
last week in the cell houses. To escape
they had to break out of their indivd-
ual cells, then saw. through two bars,
and finally through heavy steel door
which leads into the solitary" from the
prison corridor
The men then climbed the iiftecn-ioot
wall at the east gate
They fled toward the Illinois and
Michigan canal and were lost in tho
darkness
Three OF the men were sentenced to
life Imprisonment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
DEREL|CT or AIR
IS IN OKLAHOMA,
CLIPPING WIRES
Runaway Balloon Passes State
Line Early Today

WICHITA KAN Dec } - Some
where over Kansas OF Oklahoma carly
today was wandering in aimlc,, flight
the giant army balloon which late yes
terday broke from us mooring, at Fort
Omaha, Neb., and began racing south.
ward At a terrific rate Of speed. lis
tail being hOOO feet Of two-inch steel
cable dragging the ground and tearing
out telephone pole and telegraph wires
mile at time.
The latest reports indicated that the
balloon had crossed the Oklahoma line
about M
Based on information contained in
the above, the balloon crossed the Okla.
homa state line in the nelghborhood NJ
Grant county Persons at Manchester
or Medford might have seen it.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
bYNc DEFEATS 20 DIVISIONS
Ladder Squad
RescuesW Women
at City Hall
Locked in Building They Ap-
peal to Police,

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock the
telephone at the police station rang,
and Sergeant NiIkic answered
An appealing womans voice informed
the sergeant that she and woman
companion were locked in the city
building and that they would like to
ilnd way to get out
Mike Donnelly, commissioner Of H.
nance and accounting. was communicat-
ed with and he said he would go riga,
down In the meantime several off
GERS had obtained ladder and placing
this on the fire escape m the rear Of
the building they rescued the fair priS-
onerS through rear window from the
second floor before Mr Donncly
reached the scene
The two women entered the building
on an inspection tour while one of the
employees Of the health department was
in his office. He did not know that
they were in the building when he left
and locked thcd oor behind him
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
GENERAL HOFFMAN
WRITES CREED Of
THANKS FOR MEN

a THANKSGIVING creed writ
~ ten by Brlgadrer General Roy
Hoffman OF Oklahoma City for
men Of the depot brigade which he
commands, has Just reached Okla.
homa City 1t was sent TO the
Chamber OF Commerce. /, follows
For woods and rivers; for broad
lakes and mountain heights, for
prairie, farm and mine for the cool
and friendly sea, with its far-iarng
ships for loom and mill and shop
Tor work and play and school Ior
every source and means OF comfort.
strength and help, Tor health Tor
loyal, loving friends; for the gift oi
life; for every chance to help, and
lit and love for the time to save
and serve, for the great patriotic
and liberty loving heart OF America,
for the time when the shadows shall
forever lift and the peace that is
bound 10 come and abide with us,
We, the loyal men and women OF
America gather from many lands
aud kindred, give thinks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Food Costs Higher
When You Steal 1t

Two link, Of bologna sausage, three
cuts OF pork tendcrloln and bottle OF
salad sauce worth IN all SlSS. cost q.
r Smith 2ll0 because he neglected
TO buy them in the first place Smith
'ccrcicd the articles OF food on his
person and attempted To walk out Of
Morris and companys packing plant
with them The pork was wrapped in
burlap and tied around his waist A
link OF bologna was in each coat pocket
and the bottle Of salad was on his hip
Smith pleaded guilty TO a larceny
charge filed against him in Judge
Earley'S court this morning and was
fined $40 and costs, amounting to RllO
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
STATE TO RAISE
46 MILLIONS IN
THRIFT STAMPS
Penny-SavingS Plan Be in s
Today Over Nation,

WASHINGTON, Dee. j.-War saw
inRS stamps went on sale at all postoi-
ficeS and banks throughout the country
for the first time today Before the
week is finished thousands Of other
agencies for their distribution will hs
established in the hope of promoting ths
most thoroughly organized campaign Of
systematic thrift and qi gathering war
funds in the worlds history The
5000 600 which the government eN-
poets to get within the next year was
apporlioned today among the states at
the rate OF $50 for each inhabtant
The allotment for Oklahoma is $4H>
j0jSO
In statement Secretary McAdoo dc
clared war savings stamps would mark
An epoch IN the nations life.
Every man, woman and child ho
said. nov can Join the growing army
that provides the 'Slnews OF war fof
war saving stamps make II possible
for every loyal citizsp n do his part"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Road Building Vet
Still Missing; So
Is County's Chain

Mike Green, veteran road builder, is
still al large. County commissioners
this morning verified the report OF his
escape from the road gang on Thanks
giving day and said that county and
city officers were on the lookout for
the escaped good roads enthusiast
Mike carried chain with him when
he left the party and the county COM
miS,ioncrS are anxious at least to re
cover the chain II Mike remains in
the county he will soon be making
road, again, they think, II he runs true
to form, but there IS more concern
about the chain than about Mike,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
MuskogeeBank
Clearing Gain
Leads Country
Increase Of 1870 Percent /
RopoTtodi Oklahoma City
Stands Sixth,

Mu,kogcc leads all cities in the Unit
cd State, in the percentage OF bank
ccarlugs over last year, according to
the report Of Bradstree,'S Journal, New
York City, for the week ending Novcm.
her ~ The clearings OF MuskoRec for
the week arc S,j28,0OO, an increase Of
1908 percent
Oklahoma City stands sixth in point
Of increase, with clcaringS Of S9,hSl 900,
gain OF ri percent over clcarngs Tor
the same week last year Iulsa's gain
is now reported, as there had been no
report on the total OF clesrings for the
week ending November ~ Tulsas
clcafings for the week ending Novem.
her b. were S4SJ,0O0 Clearings for
the entire country show gain OF os
percent over last year The ten leading
cities, in point Of increase, are
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
KANSAS CITYANS ARE
TRIED AS RESISTERS

KANSAS CITY. Dec j-Teu per.
sons charged with having conSpircd +,
oppose the operation Of the army draft
law were placed on trial in the federal
court here today
The defendants include Raymond |.
Moore and his wife, Leouora WamcSon
Moore, former Kansas City school
teacher.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Kidnapping Suspect
Is Thought to Be
German Spy Also

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 3-Goycrn-
mcnl agents admitted today that Edgar
b. Standt, who was arrested Saturday
in connection with the kidnapping and
murder OF Lloyd keet a child, in
Springfield Mo. last May is suspected
OF spreading German propaganda.
Sandt was arrested by agents OF the
department OF justice after an invcStl-
cation that continued for some time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
SANTA CLAUS
FUND OPENED
J TO HELP POOR
Hundreds Need Help This
Christmas, Says Pastor
CONTRIBUTIONS SOUGHT
Money viii Be Turned Over
l. to Rev. W. \, B, UrCh,

There is more need in Oklahoma
City today than there was a year ago
With this statement a, iounda
tion, the Oklahoma City Times an
nounccs today the opening OF its an.
nual Santa Claus fund Rev W. II
b Urch, pastor of the Pilgrim Con-
Rrcgatlonal church, is authority for
the information as to conditions among
the poor.
To Buy Clothing
Contributions OF any sum from
cent Sto $lOOOU will be received b,
the Time, until the day before Christ
mas. The money so collected will be
turned over to Mr. Urch to be spent
for clothing, Christmas dinners, toys.
fuel food, etc, for the poor OF the
city.
More than 500 was collected BY the
Times for its Santa Claus fund last
year and with it Mr.. Urch bought
packages for about go persons. Some
OF the packages contained shoes some
clothing, some food, some toys for
poor kddies-but all brought happi
ness to the recipient
Mr.. Uroh pointed out this morning
that while the great majority OF Okla
homa CityanS have proSpcred with the
last year many men of families in
the lower stratum OF society are re-
celying Just as much wages as a year
ago And the poor mans dollar has
been shrinking in purchasing value
Just as rapidly as the dollar OF the
rich man
There is no way OF estimating the
number Of families to whom this
1IClWistrms assistance viii be most vel
come, but Mr. orch, as result OF
year around visits in the poorer
quarters Of the city says there are
literally hundreds" OF men. women
and children who will spend a cheer
less, hungry, cold Yuletdc this year
unless the more fortunate Oklahoma
Cityans open their hearts and purses
as in the past
Send Checks to the Times.
Money may be IN the form OF cur
rcncy or checks, and should be sent
either by mail or brought in person to
the editorial department of the Times
Acknowledgement Of receipt oi all
contributions will he made in the
Times on the day following their ar
rival Names Of donors will not he
printed # they 50 desire
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Byng WIthstands
kaiser's Blows
Associated Press War Review.

Violent German efforts 10 wipe out
the salient before Cambrai have brought
little tactical success, as General Byng
has wthstood successfully for three
days all attempts to break through.
Abou, Gonnelieu the Germans have
gained slight terrain at heavy cost and
the British have evacuated Masniercs,
south Of Cambria The Germans have
suffered very heavy losses in dead and
wounded and the British have taken
many hundreds OF prisoners
Southwest Of Masnieres toward
Gonnelieu the Germans still hold
La Vacquerie, where II Ia said the
dead In twelve hours have num-
bersd more than In any similar
period since the beginning Of the
war. The British have reached
Gonnelisu and fighting was In pro-
gress Sunday.
On most Of the Italian front the in.
iantty remains virtually inactive willis
the artillery is engaged in violent bom-
bsrdments, especially along the Piavc
river. On the ASaRo plateau the Ital-
ians have wthstood a local Austro-
German attack against Monte Meletts.
while near Monte Persica, along the
Brenta the Italians made a slight adj
vance
The dcmobillation Of the Russian
army by the Bolshevik is reported to
have begun The Russian provisional
government has rcappeared and issued
manifesto asserting it is the only
legal authority 1t urges the people to
dlsobcy the DEGREES OF the Bolsheviki.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
Mexican Border
Town Falls Into
! Bandits Hands

LAREDO Texas, Dec 3-McNicau
bandits, said to he followers ot Luis
dc Ia Rosa, numbering about 500, have
captured the town OF Aqua Lcgua, on
The Mexican side of the Rio Grande
fifty miles below Iapata. Texas, ac-
cording to reports reaching here this
morning The small Carranza garri.
son guarding the town is said TO have
surrendered to the larger force OF
bandits
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
FORD SALES AGENCY
TO ERECT BUILDING

On OF about February there will be
another automobile SaleSroom and
garage on automobile Row" build
ing permit having been issued today
for the erection Of two-Story concrete
and brick building at 9lS-l7-l9 North
Broadway at a cost of $4,000. The
building will be erected by F NJ Sc
mans & Co.. and will be occupied by
the New State Motor company, Ford
agency
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
STATE FINISHES
. PROSECUTION IN
! c. B. MEANS CASE


CONCORD, y G.. Dec ; The state
rested a, II "a O'Clock today in the
trial oi CASTOR r Means for the mur-
der o Mrs Maudc A King.
This unexpected move hy the state
took the defense by complete surprise.
apparently Not a single new witness
ior the state had been examined during
the morning, whlsh had been consumed
for the most part by the reading to the
Jury OF documents which had been pre-
serted IN court previously
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-03
War Council Seeks
to Straighten Out
Priority Tangle

WASHINGTON, Dec 3-The first
meeting Of the new war council, created
last week, was held today with interest
centered in the councils attitude to-
ward questions OF priority shipments.
Fuel Administrator Garfield and Food
Administrator Hoover were called upon
TO explain their views on what articles
were needed so imperatively that they
should be given right Of way over all
other freight