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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26
SEWERS
TIES WITH GERMANY

Nicaragua, following the lead of Qua
temala and Honduras. has severed di,
plomatic relations with Germany.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

ANY contribution sent to the Progress
or to Miss Z. Honold will be forwarde
to Albany, n. Y.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Mr.. Joe Farrell, who was So seriously
wounded last week in rrht, died last
Saturday at the santari;m. His remains
were laid to rest in the Catholic ccmc-
terry
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Chief Lucius Dutcl was laid up q
couple of days this week ON account of
a sore foot.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Miss Emma Bourquc, Of New Iberia,
is visiting in this city, a guest Of Miss
Maude Chauvin.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

=. Dick Fleming is visiting in this
city, guest of friends and relatives.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Messrs. Breaux and BONN, of Guey-
dan, motored over here Wednesday in
their new Oldsmobile auto, which they
are the agents for in this parish. You
will find their advertisement in another
column of this issue.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

In the editorial column we publish a
detailed amount of information about
the Liberty Loan Bond. Read it. You
will understand more about it then. The
matter is very fully explained, and we
feel that you should at least read it
even if you are unable to buy any Of
the bonds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Cashier \. VI. Smith, of Kaplan, was
a business visitor here during the mid
die of the week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

The Durham Duplex "Wax Man" >,
who was to be here yesterday and give
a demonstration at Fisk & Labry's de-
partment store, failed to get here on
account of his illness It will be an
nounced again when he will arrive.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Miss Mazzic BrouSSard, who has been
attending the Silliman College, at Ciin-
ton, La, has returned home.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

In another column of this paper will
be found the paper as read by Miss Olga
Schilling, one Of the graduates, at the
commencement exercises last Thursday
night.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Say you saw 1t in ths Prosrssa
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Have You Asked About
"THE MASQUE OF LIFE"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Say you saw il in the PTasEssh
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Caliste Guidry had big turkey sup.
per last Saturday night, which was
well patronized by the ladies and men
of this city. The supper was said to
be of unusual quality and much enjored
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26
HE BOY GIRL

Saturday, May 26th-A Bluebird Feat
urepicture
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Last week Mr. r. w. Alexander re-
ceived a letter from his brother who is
living in Colorado, in which it reported
thai they had just had a 20inch snow.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Mr. Bancroft, of Hot Springs, Ark,
IS visiting in this city, guest at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. l.. o. Brous-
sard.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26
Brief News Items of Local Interest
Have You Asked About
"THE MASQUE OF LIFE"

Have You Asked About
"THE MASQUE OF LIFE"
e. "Dick" Fleming is visiting in this
city, guest of friends and relatives
Chief Lucius Dutcl was laid up a
couple of days this week ON account Of
a sore foot.
Miss Emma Bourquc, Of New IBERIA,
is visiting in this city, a guest Of Miss
Maude Chauvin.
Cashier \. VI. Smith, of Kaplan, was
a business visitor here during the mid
die of the week.
Miss Mazzic Broussard, who has been
attending the Silliman College, at CIin-
ton, La, has returned home.
j. Aroucc BouIrcaux, Of New Orleans,
who has been on a few DAYS visit here,
returned to his home yesterday.
Mr.. Bancroft, of Hot Springs, Ark,
is visiting in this city, a guest at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. l.. o. Brous
sard.
Messrs Sol. and Leopold Isaacs and
a number of boys from Perry and Rose
Hill spent a few days at seashore, har-
left here Saturday night at 1920.
We wish to call the especial tatention
of our many readers to the article en-
titled ''To Increase Food and Feed Sup
plies" on the last page of this issue.
Last week Mr. r. w. Alexander re-
ceived a letter from his brother who is
living in Colorado, in which it reported
thai they had just had a 2O-inch snow.
Caliste Guidrv had a big turkey sup.
per last Saturday night, which was
well pdlToHlZtu ny lHC ldbACo anu AAAVH
of this city. The supper was said to
be of unusual quality and much enjored
In another column of this paper will
be found the paper as read by Miss Olga
Schilling, one Of the graduates, at the
commencement exercises last Thursday
night.
Messrs. Breaux and BONN, of Guev
dan, motored over here Wednesday in
their new Oldsmobile auto, which they
are the agents for in this parish. You
will find their advertisement in another
column of this issue.
The Durham Duplex "Wax Man,
who was to be here yesterday and give
a demonstration at Fisk & Labry's de-
partment store, failed to get here on
account of his illness. It will be an
nounced again when he will arrive.
In the editorial column we publish a
detailed amount of information about
the Liberty Loan Bond. Read it. You
will understand more about it then. The
matter is very fully explained, and we
feel that you should at least read it
even if you are unable TO buy any Of
the bonds.
In this issue is a splendid talk on the
matter of education, in the article of
the Tyler Commercial College, of Tyler,
Texas, one of the best schools of its
kind, in which they show the merits of
being prepared. We have scholarship
valued at $50 and good for payment on
any course in this school. We will sell
il on very reasonable terms to the right
party.
Have You Asked About
"THE MAsQrE OF LIFE"
Ho Almost Fell Down.
A. ". Hunsucker, Bogue Chitto, Miss,
writes: 81 suffered from rheumatism,
kidney and bladder trouble, also dlzzi-
ness: would almost fall down at times.
Foley Kidney Pills gave me entire re-
lief" Disordered kidneys give warn
ing by pains in side and back, sore mus
cles, swollen joints, tired and languid
i
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

We wish to call the especial tatention
of our many readers to the article en-
titled "To Increase Food and Feed Sup
plies" on the last page of this issue.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-26

Messrs Sol. and Leopold Isaacs and
a number of boys from Perry and Rose
Hill spent a few days at seaShore, hav-
left here Saturday night at 1890.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
HARRISBURG PRoBI,ENJs

N UR municipal authorities have
in the garbage disposal prob
lem big duty to the public
which they serve. This matter must
be determined in the right way un-
less we are to suffer as COM
munity for our shortsightedness as
in the past.
False economy will get us no.
where except In trouble. The very
best method should be adopted, to
the end that the everlasting prob
lem Of what we are to do with our
garbage shall be settled for some
years to come.
The same thing applies to the
conduct of the important water de-
partment. We have been advised
by Commissioned Dunkle, in an Off
cial statement, that steps must be
taken to enlarge the reservoir
capacity and increase the pumping
facilities. It is thought now that
the water department has been maxi
ing a record for economy, perhaps.
nt the expense of possible safety, of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
KICK OUT FOREsTALLERs

NJ NOTWITHSTANDING the efforts
~ which are being made in every
quarter to conserve the food in
the country and reduce the cest to
the consumer, there is said to have
been revival of forestalling in the
markets of Harrisburg. Produce
dealers are accused of meeting
farmers at the very entrances of the
markets and taking over their fruit
and vegetables. In one case it is
said forestaller was observed pur-
chasing. vegetables from farmer
at one stall and Immediately trans
ferring the produce to a distant stall
in the same market.
This would seem to call for i'm
mediate investigation and some ef-
fective action by the City Council.
II we have no forestalling regula-
ton that will prevent this sort of
thing, then no time should be wasted
in providing for protection to the
consumers of this section.
Unless and until definite measures
are adopted to keep down legiti-
mately the rising prices of every
thing necessary to our comfort and
life itself the spectators will do
their worst.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18

our water supply. Whether this be
the case or not, however, 1t de-
wolves upon the City Council to
look this matter squarely in the
face and provide for q sufficient
supply 'for all purposes.
1t is customary in all municipal
campaigns to bamboozle the people
with pledges of economy and all that
kind of thing. but too often these
promises are simply vote catchers"
and have no basis of sincere convic-
ton or purpose. Harrisburg must
be managed efficiently and econom-
ically, but efficiency and economy
must not be interpreted as simply
saving and skimping at the expense
of proper administration. Any Of
fetal can make a record for econ
omy il he does nothing except draw
his salary. That is not the sort of
municipal management this town
demands. What it wants is up-to-
date, careful and business-like
handling of its affairs in all de-
partments.
These are the qualifications which
should commend any candidate for
municipal position, and not cheap,
four-flushing pledges which deceive
the voters. 1t is their business to
choose men of the right type who
are fitted for public service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
THE FALL OPENING

TAKE a trip downtown to-mor-
row evening with the family
and see the lights turned on for
Harrisburgs annual Fall Opening.
1t is going to be worth while, this
forerunner of the busy autumn and
winter merchandising season in Har-
risburg. For months buyers of
stores, big and little, have been
spending their thought and the
money of their. firms upon prepara-
tions for the big show that is to be
staged. The showrooms and the
style exhibits of the great manu-
featuring and wholesale centers of
the country-which means the world,
for America is now the hub of the
universe so far as resources and
are concerned-have
been ransacked to make the Fall
Opening a gorgeous spectacle.
Here will be found in profusion
the latest creations of metropolitan
style dictators, side by side with the
war fashions" laid down by those
who believe that economy should be
the watchword of the hour. There
will be something for every taste and
every purse-only there will be moth
ing to sell. The merchants will raise
their curtains and turn on their
lights tomorrow evening at 7.3O
simply that you may come and look.
Turn out. Be one of the crowd
The exhibit will be we'll worth see
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18

Nine chances out of ten he was n
soldier. Life in the open gave him
tho constitution that has enabled him
to live beyond his allotted span in
good health and spirits. Scan the
lists of men who did big things after
the Rebellion. The great majority
were veterans. 1t will be so again.
The men who go away tomorrow
and Thursday will be of the same
typo as those who won the Civil
War for the union. officers of the
Regular Army predict that the new
National Army will be the backbone
of the offensive force of the nation.
Made up of men of all walks of life,
in the full flush of youth and health,
trained in a thousand different voca-
tions, quick of wit and strong of
courage, they constitute ideal ma
terial for soldiers. Those who have
visited the local registration boards
at their sittings will agree with the
army officers in their verdict.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
WORRY KILLS

In an article about Henry L.
Doherty. the great public utility
man. in the October American Mag
azine, the author says:
"One of Mr.. ,Dohertys strongest
convictions is that worry kills more
men than 'overwork. He believes a
man can stand any amount of work,
provided he makes a pleasure of it.
In July of 1918. when Wall Street
was temporarily upside down, there
was a conference of large interests
ono morning. Henry l.. Doherty was
present. The occasion was marked
by solemnity and deepest gloom.
Suddenly some detail loomed up to
Doherty in humorous light. He
laughed.
CONSERVATION followed.
"'Doherty,' admonished one of his
friends, I don't see how you can
laugh at a time like this
"'If I couldn't laugh at a time
like this replied Doherty, I would
have died long agol'"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18

vision. Records and investigations
show that not more than two or
three per cent. of the strength of
the division violated this order"
Effects of Alcohol
After pointing out the effects of
alcohol and of other preventable dis
eases that affect the efficiency of q
soldier and which hep to win or lose
wars, Lieutenant Colonel Steers says.
in part:
Armies arc composed of men.
They exist for the purpose of fight
ing.
A sick man cannot fight; he pre-
vents others from fighting. He Is a
source of weakness to an army.
Other things equal. the army with
the greatest number of sick will be
defeated.
A man sick because of things be-
yond his control is unfortunate, and
the army of which he is part is
unfortunate.
A man, sick because of his own
wilful action or because of his own
persistent neglect, lacks self-control
discipline, is not soldier, is
not man. He is a menace to his
comrades.
He has wilfully weakened his own
army. He has wilfully given aid to
the enemy by depriving his own
force of his services and by depriving
his own force of the services of 9TH
ers required to care for him.
One of the greatest causes, pos
sibly the greatest cause directly and
indirectly of weakening the mind
and body OF man and of spreading
disease is the use of alcoholic drinks.
What Experiments Show
nf-iY M fC An IN
large number of normal men who
were not using alcoholic drinks,
Each man was tested daily for two or
three weeks to determine his indi-
vidual normal capacity. Then each
was given an alcoholic drink, name
ly: two ounces of whisky. The tests
were then made about one hour aft
er this drink. These tests were re-
peated daily for about ten days and
always with the same results.
Sight: The distance at which OBJ
jects were visible was reduced about
one-half. Ability to distinguish col
ors was reduced and forms and
shapes were blurred, except when
very near.
Hearing; Reduced about one
half. You have noticed that a drink
ing man generally speaks in loud
tone. He does so in order to hear
his own voice.
Touch: The ability to distinguish
heat and cold was made less. Ability
to detect fine differences between
rough and smooth surfaces was less.
Taste: Sense of taste was re-
duced one-third.
Smell: The distance which odors
could be distinguished was reduced
more than one-half.
"A clean mind. A clean body.
These are life preservers.
"a man who works hard with
mind and body is not plagued with
evil thoughts as is the idle rummy.
If you have idle time use 1t in go
ing through the setting up exercises
described in drill regulations. Long
rapid walks are fine discipline for
mind and body. Do not overeat. Too
much food clogs the brain and mus
cles. 1t makes man sluggish.
Immediately start to prepare
yourself for advance. If you are q
private prepare yourself to be non
com.
IF you are q commissioned officer
prepare for the next higher grade
so that when the call comes you may
not be found wanting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Charles M. Schwab is giving
close personal attention to the del
velopment of new ore fields these
days.
John s. Killing. the Public Serv1
ice Commissioner who will sit in the
natural gas probe. was born in Erie
county, which is in the center of the
gas district.
Senator J.. P. McNichol. whose
sudden illness alarmed many friends,
has not been sick day In years.
F. c. Reese, who is figuring I'M
anthracite affairs in Schuylkill county.
is a former legislator.
The Rev. M. M. Hassett, for
merly of this city, now of Shamokin,
is taking a prominent part in the
demonstrations in honor of drafted
men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
A LAD THAT'S GONE
When the shadows are falling sof

When the shadows are falling soft
and still,
And the heat of the day is done,
1 see through the dusk as a mother
will,
The face of lad that's gone.
The face of a lad with stalwart frame
Whom God once gave to me.
With fearless heart and stainless
name,
And soul of chivalry.
I see him again as he said farewell,
Gallant, and tall and gay,
hear the clang of the engine bell,
The night that he went away.
remember the day when the cable
came,
And knew that his race was run,
And that nothing was left but an
honored name,
And a grave for my sonny son.
And every night when the sun goes
west,
And the toll of the day is done,
Oh, long for the-boy who loved me
best.
And the smile of lad that's gone.
London Public Opinion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
KEEP THE PEOPLE POSTED

A N esteemed Democratic con-
~ temporary, whose information
ought to be reasonably ac-
curate, places our war expenditures
for the first year alone at S1S,2S8,-
643, ,452.33.
This country is not sparing itself
in providing for vigorous prosecu-
tion of the war. But there will natur-
ally be some question as to the rea-
son for the terrific. total of our ex-
penditures as compared with those
of the countries by whose side we
are fighting. There has been con-
siderable criticism of the failure of
administration heads at Washington
to take the people into their con-
fidence and should there be any re-
action against the enormous appro-
priations it may be attributed to the
constant disposition of those in au-
thority to treat the people with in
difference so far as advising them
regarding expenditures of the war
is concerned.
When this country eXpends in one
year one-quarter the colossal total
there should be some definite state
ment as to the reasons which justify
the enormous war bills. The Ameri-
can people are ready to fight this
thing to the finish with their men
and their money, but they want to
know and they have right to know
whether the money which they are
contributing in taxes and increased
cost of living and in other ways Is
being expended with due regard for
the people who must foot the bills.
No publicity issuing from Wash
ington could have greater benefit
than frank statements of the need
of the large expenditures, how they
are apportioned, and why our share
of the financial burden of the world
conflict is larger in one year than
that of Great Britain since the start
of the war, or one-quarter of the to-
tai cost Of the war to all the other
Allies thus far.
vi COURSE, HO pdITlOIlC ClLlZen
wants publicity which would give aid
or comfort to the enemy, but the
tendency at Washington is to sup
press legitimate news and to place
in the hands of inexperienced per-
sons the release of such informa-
tion as from time to time is permit
ted to filter through official channels
Nobody doubts that the United
States is willing to do it's utmost to
secure permanent peace, but the
people should be kept in constant
touch with what is transpiring. For
the information of citizens filled with
amazement over the stupendous out
lays it should be remembered that
of the probable .$1S, 900, 900, 900 to be
spent this year about $5,O00 600, 900
represents loans to our Allies, while
other millions, as suggested by Judge
Gary, will go toward shipbuilding,
the erection of Notifications and
other permanent work, and the costs
of these are really capital charges
and not running expenses OF the
war"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
GOING AWAY

Dauphin countys
first quota of men for the new
National Army will march away
to entrain for the training camps.
Their neighbors and friends will go
with them to the stations. There will
be nothing very spectacular in the
going away of these recruits to the
dedicated themselves to the cause of
ridding the world of Kaiserism.
There will be no martial spectacle.
Without uniforms or arms the re-
cruits selected will present no mill
tary appearance. But in the breast
of each of them there will repose
that will to do, that patriotic fervor
and courage of conviction which have
taken them out of civil life and into
the army without word of COM
plant and which will make the kind
Of soldiers who will carry the Amer
lean flag and Americanism to Berlin.
Those who remain at home may
well envy them their lot. They go
away as residents of their little COM
munities, with lives and views cir
cumscribed to large degree by their
limited surroundings. They will re-
turn broad-minded, clear-eyed citi-
zens of the world, with wealth of
experience, a knowledge of men and
things far more valuable in shaping
their lives successfully than a col
leFe training, rugged health and q
faith in democracy that will safe
guard our free institutions for gene
rations to come. 1t was so of the
Civil War. Ask the rugged old
gentleman you meet in the street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
ROOT.ON TRAITORS

There can be no backward step.
There must be either humiliating
submission or glorious victory.
All arguments against the war
are enemy arguments.
Anybody who speaks against the
government or obstructs its policies
in the prosecution of the war against
Germany is a traitor at heart and
wants Germany to win.
All naturalized citizens who are
taking part in this obstruction of the
government are false to their oaths
and forfeit their rights of citizen
ship.-Exchange
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 1s

Think not so much of iohat thou
hast not as tUhdt thou hast; but of
the things 10hich thou hast, select
the best, and then reflect hoto
eagerly they toould haze been sought
If thou had'St them not. - MARCUS
AURELIUs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-18
IMPROVING ON NATURE

A certain Chicago pork packer
visiting the mountains, was one of
group witnessing gorgeous sunset
in O sky Just streaked with lights
that reminded one of the glories of
the aurora.
YES" he said. when asked how
he liked It: 'it certainly is a mighty
co1orful sunset-certainly is! BY the
way. / want to show you one my
daughter painted" - Richmond
Times Dispatch.