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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10
oBSTRUCTIONISTS.

In ordinary times, OF peace
and uuictncss, the cXigcnclcS
of government will permit Of
wide divergence Of opinion
and much discussion Of action
and policy of public affairs.
AS q matter of fact, the cause
of popular government IS help
cd and forwarded in the earth
by this very latitude.
But these are not cNtraor-
binary times. They are very
extraordinary proceedings be
come necessary.
The real patriot. in this enc
rgcncy, will place not Il straw
in the way of those charged
with carrying out the plans Of
the government. 1t matters
not the shade of political be
lief in days past. the man who
really has welfare of his coun-
try at heart in this crisis will
forget politics and all pertain
ing to it, and join wholc-hcart-
cdiy I'm helpino in every way
to aid the government i'll the
huge task that is facing it.
The truly great men of the
nation have already taken this
stand. Mr.. Taft, Mr.. Roose-
welt, Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Root and
scores of other great Leaders
of public thought have forgot
ten that they have any politi-
cal bias and are standing shou,
der to shoulder with those in
authority i'll safeguarding the
nation. 1t is only the two-by-
four or the secretly disloyal
who are endeavOring to thwart
-he will of the authorities.
We say will OF the authori-
les" advisedly, because the
American people have placed
he set men in authority and
ire holding them to a strict ac
cunt for their every act. Pres
dent Wilson will have to ans
yer at the bar Of public opin-
Oh for his every act. That be
ne the case he should be as !
rec as possible to carry out
is plans. He should, in fact, !
e given every opportunity to
lake good.
And it is not only in the
alls of Congress that one
leets obstructionists. Men in
IL walks of life can cripple
nd obstruct the government
machinerXssSSid: my right, perso'
ls cr,sleisd your might ycrretLasses1i I
he know-it-all who imagine5
e could or would do so and
D, is as truly obstructing as
le member of Congress who
penly antaGonizes the admin
'tration Oh the floor of house
L senate.
We pride ourselves On our
oast into active practice. We
ave placed on tIc Lea iers Of
,ur q terrific responsibility. |
4et Is see to ii 4, hey are
lot prevented, through our un-
aithtui ant u-G.Eteful con-
luct, from q full l.,charge of !
hat responsibility.
4Ae llun WHJ III this crisis
'&nnJt place is cjuntry first |
!Ce52l't deScrle & country,
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

If the ce of gasoline keeps
on mouth lg, it ought to put IA
damper n the automobile THE
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Vegetasrians now have the
opportunsity of their lives to
test the accuracy OF their the
Ory.-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Asa eider}l rule all you need to do
is to adoff Diet suited t".v'ur "~o
and Occupation and to keep the bowels
regular. yon feel iaat veu hs'e
eaten tod b and wher constipated,
take one blul hnnberlsin's Tablets.
osssiasa o. sYvhpA-sd~
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

AS conspicuous examples OF
German "kultur'', we might
mention those two million IL
legitimate German children.
brought into the world by de
cree of the Kaiser. We might
also cite recent air attacks on
allied hospital bases, on school
houses in England, and the Lat
est praiseworthy attempt to
reduce the enemy population
by dropping poisoned candy
throughout the allied terri
tory. Yes, German "kultur is
very desirable-not.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

To us it beautiful sight to see
aged Christian mother basketing in {
sunset of life that has been noblv live
We visit her at her home. There
sits-the old Christian mot.er-r.
fer heaven. Her eyesight is aim
gone; but the splendors of the &c.
tial City kindle up her vision. III.
gay light of heaven s morn has struc
through the gray locks which are fol-,
ed back over the wrinkled temples. Sh
sto0ps very mudI now under the burde
OF care she used to carry for her chill
dren. She sits at home today, too oil
to find her way to the house of God
but while she sits there, all the pas
comes back to her and the childre.
that forty years ago trooped arount
her arm chair witt their little grief:
and joys and sorrows-those childre.
are all grown now. She caught up in
to the better realm, where they shall
never die, and others out N the broa
world, atesting the excellency of q
Christian mothers doctrine.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Keep Our eye peeled for
the pricat boosting hog. lie
isn't deal, but sIeepeth.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

There should be no day in our live
mat did not record out to the needy
One self denying act or some kind wore
or pleasant glance, has fallen lik
sunshine or ceased an aching hear,
There is no act intended to help anothe
too small for the Masters notice. I
is the conscious attention to what tn,
Forld calls little things success in Hfe
touch Of the hand look of love, +,
NiRy deed sympathetic smile are t..
ihe"ines for broken heart.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Quit Wondering when the
war VIII end, and decide when
you arev;dlng to help start ii.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

The sEse of wool inclincs
the bu>RS8 to the belief that
the NIX staple" is true to
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

An excSnge speaks Of most
of the &.s at the average
man 'srrAsS..' That's a mis-
take. NJ @s't there.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Nick famanoff, too, would
doubtla2O appreciate d "plao
in the fun."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

When Ven w'lit y nice neat
niece of printing, let us do it
fsf you. We know how. Z.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

When 7boy sets bis face
toward X ice it won't be the
foe in fry that he will fear
the enemsAh his rear,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

1t is historical truth that
no indnstgE<is destroyed with
n as may hereafter becUInnrue1@sa
hi It's fan. The District Of Co
iumbus goes "dry" and now
watch the whitening of those
choice congressional mint beds
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

When a man between the
ages Of u and 81 resists the
him without gloves. When a
man past 81 works his Jaw ov-
CT time resisting not only the
draft, but every other meas
u..e of self preservation the
government has enacted, We
pass a resolution to "investi-
gate" his loyalty. We don't
like the word "copperhead,"
but it's the only word that fits,
and everybody knows the
date decreed for the serpent.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

The woman that saves up her hous
hold worries and her bodily pains a
aches to entertain her husband W
ca his return home, drives sure
in the coffin of conjugal happiness.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10
Let Us Print Yo,sr
Sale Bills

When It comes to neat
and effective prtnttnos
OF any Kind we VIII
guarantees to give vo. ..
satisfaction, wv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

The pious, hard driven, wprn.out, In;
thankful Puritans wbo sat down ri
ItLAk. =
turtles ago and male he frs. T'auks
giving Dav, never i.u'v TO what Ien.'h
they were 70 driv, the iugennity #
their poor deseea1.lrs Pit il VAN,
their Fault after all, that the prepare
Of the Thanksgiving feast toda7 has e
attend just IS much - thc TURKEY SIR
roundings as to The tartcr its.if /
was good enough for them t. hav, :
well stocked larder from which coalI
come the turkey, the celery, the pump
kin pie, the eraneberries and all the
othere goodies which history puts down
to their credit. Even the comparatively
recent New Englanders were content
with all these as long as they looked
tempting and tasted good But to !av,
even the important fowl itself is hardly
more important than the ribbons, the
candies, the favors, the adornments Of
all kinds, which must appear on the
Thanksgiving table.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

1T cannot Ec that earth is man 5 on
" abiding place. 1t cannot be that orr
life is n bubble east Hp by the ocean Of
eternity to float moment upou ;e
waves and sink into nothingncss Elso,
why it is tho high and glorious a,pira
tions which leap like angels frow the
temple Of our hearts are forever wan
deriug unsatisficd? Why is il the vain
bow and cloud come over us 10 muse Of
their loveliness! Why is il that the
stars which hold their festival ar,uul
the Crasr Of our lmitrl faculties. COR
ever mockirC us with th"r uuaprroach-
able glory! And finally. WIN is II tha,
the bright forms of human beauty are
presented to our view and tak'r ir0H
us, leaving the Thousand streams cf oar
torrent upon our hearts, We aye born
for higher destiny than that oC Garth.
There is 4 realm. whore NO rairh.v.
never fades, where the stars will be
spread out before us like ,hc isianl
that slumber on the oe..aa AMI vince
the beautiful beings which pass hcfor,
us like shadows will stay f. ever il
~rr pres IN thcsa Lcaptifnl
thoughts we can all find m1-t t. bC
thankful for, even if a vacan, chair IS
in our home and the dark SIDE &c life
7cem turned towards us. The will
place a silver lining back Of ny c.oui
As matter of fact we al! ha> mucl
TO be thankful for.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10
INTERNATIONAL.
SUND!IyS0I0OL
LESSON
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER II
LESSON TExT-Ncren,iah l.

GOLDEN TENT-"W whatsoever we ask,
we receive Of him. because We keep his
commandments. and do these things that
are pleasing in his sight, John 3,22
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
HORSES ON PAVEMENT
SCATTER PEDESTRIANS

A near-stampede took place on
Market street, between Fifth and
sixth streets today, when a large dray
lorse, employed in hauling one of the
Jump wagons used IN carrying the
'efuse Of the street that is being torn
ap, preparatory TO laying the new
pavement, SHE'D at something and
feared up on 10 the crowded sidewalk,
lragg' ing the other horse, with which
was hitched with him
Once on the sidewalk both animals
Ihowed an inclination TO run smuck, and
would probably have done considerable
damage but for the fact that they were
attempting to run in opposite directions
The crowd scattered, and for while
the horses were given undisputed pos
iession of the street.
One man. more venturesome than
he rest, ran toward the horses with
the evident intention Of quieting
them, but finding no bride and very
little harness. the horses having been
previously unhitched from the wagon
bea. a hasty retrea before the hyins
hoofs. Once the animals had sue
ceeded in clearing the sidewalk fol-
a score Of feet in either direction
they quieted down and calmly re-
turned to their places In the street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
LOCATION OF PROPERTIES
NOT PROPERLY DESIGNATED

Members OF the County Board OF As
sessment are having considerable
trouble in checking up the returns OF
real and personal property made by
taxables because OF failure OF such
taxables to indicate on the return
sheets the representative and the cleo
ton districts in which their proper
ties are located
The board this morning announced
that all taxables in filling out the re-
turn sheet should indicate in the
proper places on the face OF the re-
turn sheet tho election and the rep
resentative district in which theii
properties arc located
While no penalty attaches for fah-
ure 10 do this, the county board asks
IL as an aid in checking up the returns
As soon as most OF the return
sheets are in the board will take the
properties up by districts and view
each property TO ascertain whether
or not the descriptions and values
placed by the owners are correct
The board has power 20 increase
the values placed on properties OF
I the return sheets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
WATER BOARD Turns over
S25,144.2O TO council

Members Of the city water board
iu session this morning ordered that
the sum Of s25144.2O, being the water
receipts for the month OF July be
placed to the credit Of the mayor and
City Council.
Reports made show that the bank
balances are as follows: Current fund,
s31, 622.4S; special fund S26,3O9.19.
The current weekly payroll amount
ed TO 1,277.23 while the special week
" payroll was reported as Sl9l29.
Despite the te1ific heat OF last
week fourteen million gallons less
water were pumped from the city
pumps during the week ending August
4 than for the same week one year
ago, according to a report made to the
board. The official figures show that
the pumpage for the week ending
August 4, 1917, was 115, 9S0,020 gallons
as compared with 1SO,154,66O gallons
for the same week one year ago
Water board officials were at loss
10 understand why there was such
startling decrease in the amount OF
water pumped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
national Guard IS
OUT OF EXISTENCE
Delaware Infantry Now Part
of 10Th Division,
U. 5. A.
STATE WITHOUT
MILITARY FORCE

First Delaware Infantry. First Pro
Fisional Brigade. Twenty-ninth Divi-
zion. United States Army"
That is now the Official designation
Of the military organization that was
pnce known as the Delaware National
Guard.
Through a proclamation issued on
july 6 by President Wilson. the
change became an ACCOMPLISHED fact
at II o'clock Saturday night AS the
bells tolled the hour midnight they
also tolled the death Of the National
Guard all over the country. Many say
{ will never be resurrected.
Il is all United States Army now,
and the next time you address a letter
70 one Of the officers or prlvates do
not make the mistake Of placing after
bis name IN G. D." for it is now
u. S. A."
BY the terms of the Presidential
proclamation the men are now ditirely
separated from the State. Governor
Townsend and Adputant General Wick
ersham have new no jurisdiction over
the troops and the State is therefore
without a military force Of any kind
today.
All promotions and commissions must
now come from the President instead
of from the Governor, and every officer
and man in the regiment is now on
Exactly the same footing rs the officers
and men in comparative ranks in the
regular army.
Il is altogether probable that ORDER
viii now soon be received ordering back
10 their company headquarters the mer
IF the Second Battalion, who are nov
lcattered all over the State on guarl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
FOUND ALLIGATOR
EATING HIS Chicks
Kent Farmer Alarmed TO
Find Southern Animal
Devouring His BroilerS
HAD ESCAPED FROM
G. D. JACKSON, DOVER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Aug. 0.-The latest in chick
en- stealing in this locality is by an
alligator, which strayed from the home
Of the owner 70 a neighbor, across Silver
Lake, and when detected was shot and
killed.
|. G.. ID. Jackson, Of Dover. living on
North State street, not far from Silver
Lake, received n two-and-a-half-foot
alligator some weeks ago from his son,
Lieutenant Jackson, located at Port
Royal, n. c.
A few days ago Il escaped.
Last week Mr.. Williams. a farmer
living Just across Silver Lake, who
had been missing his broilers, sus-
pected some animal as the thief, and
consequently kept a sharp lookout, Ee-
sulting in catching the alligator de-
courlng a good sized broiler Securing
] his gun, he lost no time in killing the
alligator. He did not know OF Mr.,
Jackson's pet and was greatly sur
prised to see such an animal this Ear
north.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
.LUSBY ACCUSED OF
GIVING Drink TO SOLDIER

Determined to put a stop TO the
practice OF civilians furnishing intoxi-
eating liquors to soldiers, which is a
violation OF the federal laws, the
local police department Is co-operat-
ing with the federal authorities In the
matter and one arrest has already
been made. the accused being War
rem Lusby, OF this city, who was ar
rested on Saturday night by Patrol
man Gold.
Lusbv is now held at the police sta
tion pending an Investigation by Oh,
Federal authorities. and Il Is thought
that he will be given a hearing before
United States Commissioner w. H. Ma
haffy this afternoon
While Lusby is charged with violating
the Federal law IN supplying intoxicat
ing liquors 60 a soldier, John J.. Downs
a soldier aud Joseph W. Ralston, Q
civilinn are also being held at wit
uesaoe
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
RIFLES ARRIVE FOR
Delaware REGIMENT

The long looked-for arms for the
First Delaware Infantry began TO
arrive in large quantities at. the store
rooms OF the regiment in the old
Court House today and within a few
hours the rooms we're piled to the
ceiling with crates OF rifles from the
government arsenals.
The crates were brought up to the
supply company rooms on army
wagons belonging 10 the regiment and
load after load was unloaded while
scores of draft eligibles. who had
gathered for their physical examina-
lions watched The process.
While IL could not be learned how
many rifles had boon received, IL
was SAID by one Of the officers at the
Armory today that the Shipment Is
probably large enough TO MI the latest
requisitlon that was sent in some
time ago and which was made large
enough TO insure the complete arm
ing Of the entire regiment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
Youth killed By
Dive into RIVER
Francis R. Minnick Breaks
Spinal Column While
Bathing in Chester
FRIENDS DRAG BODY
FROM RIVER BED

Francis r. Minnick son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John II. Minniok. No. 1716 West
Thirteenth street. met death in the
Delaware river on Saturday afternoon.
The young man, who was only ~
years OF age. had gone In bathing with
a number OF other young men near
the General Chemical Company's pier.
The boy was diving when his head
struck a rock. His companions no
tioed that he did not come up. They
rescued him In an unconscious condi-
ton and he was hurried TO the Ches-
ter Hospital.
IL was found that he had broken his
spinal column. He died at the hos
pital last night.
John II. Minnick the boys father
>and his brother went 10 Chester yes
terday and returned with the body
this morning.
The funeral will be held from the
residence of his parents. No. 17i6 Yves
Thirteenth street at . o'clock tomor
row morning. with requiem mass n
Sacred Heart Church and interment In
Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
CITY COURT ROUTINE.

BENJAMIN Allen, Negro. was fined
SO and costs in Municipal Court this
morning, on a charge Of begging on
the streets yesterday.
Charles Z. Anderson, Negro was
fined $40 and costs for acting In a
disordmly manner and distributing
bad language at Thirteenth ana
Head streets, on Saturday night.
Harvey Moore. Negro, who was ar
rested at the carnival grounds on
Lancaster avenue by Detectives Riley
and KempslIi. was fined So and costs
for using bad language, and $50 ana
costs for carrying a clasp knife With
about a five-inch blade.
William Day was either drunk OF
doped at the Wilson Line wharf yes
terday. and cursed at people there
He was fined S. and costs.
Albert Kearney was fined So and
costs for trespassing in the cellar OF
he home OF Samuel Katrona, at No,
s07 Poplar street. Saturday night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
MIR. ALDEN on WAY HOME.

John Alden. OF this city. who has
been representing a large New York
corporation in Chilli for some months.
Is expected home I'm a short time he
having sailed from that country. Ow-
ing TO a misunderstanding over a
cablegram. Mrs. Alden expected her
husband to arrive in New York on
Saturday, and was alarmed when he
was not on the boat A cab'egram
received today states he sailed on a
later boat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
sTATE LICENsEs INCREAsE.

Summary Of tho sundry licenses
turned in to Clerk OF the Peace Wright
by the State revenue collectors de-
partment for the months OF June and
July in each OF the last four years
show a generally steady increase.
There was a slight decrease In 1915
over 1914 but other years rhowed an
increase
The figures for the two months OF
each of the years follow: 1914. S53 81
5S9.68: 1915. 3.263.T2; 1916. S635l5.-
p; 1917, SSO.5OO7S. TheHe figures do
not include liquor licenses and fees.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
Steel BRIDGES ON
new LINCOLN HIGHWAY

In the building Of the Lincoln
Highway, between this city and Mar
shallton. five bridges are TO be taken
out. three of them TO be replaced with
steel and reinforced concrete struc-
lures and made "a feet wide. In tho
case OF fourth bridge, II Will be re-
constructed. while the fifth bridge, a
very small iron structure. will be DIS
pensed with. This Will be done by
diverting the stream.
The four iron bridges will be care
fully dismantled and will be used In
parts OF the country where travel is
lighter. The four iron bridges will
replace as many wooden bridges in
other sections of the county. They will
be repainted and put in good condi-
ton before they are substituted TOT
wooden bridges
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-06
ANTI-DRAFT RIOT
DEATH TOLL At 3
Captured W. c. U. Leaders
May Face Charge of
Treason
HAD PLOTTED TO
BURN AND KILL
BY The United Press.

HOLDENVILLE, Okla, Aug. 6.-The
death toll in the anti-ldraft riots, which
have held southeastern Oklahoma in a
grip Of terror, reached three today when
j. F. Moose, Of Okemar, was shot and
killed by a posse guarding roads leading
70 Holdenville. Two men have been
seriously wounded, and a number Of
others slightly injured.
Moose was killed when he failed to
heed a command 10 halt by an armed
posse. He was in an automobile and
attempted to escape by speeding.
Ed Blaylock was killed and two other
men injured when a group of thirty
rioters were surprised at a crossroads
schoolhouse twelve miles southeast OF
Holdenville Sunday afternoon.
The third death reported was that OF
Wallace Cargill, secretary Of Friendship
Chapter of the Working Glass Union
who had defed the officers 10 'Come and
get him." When killed he was heavily
armed.
A special train. left HoldenviIle early
today with flfty-six of the captured
rioters. They will be Jailed at Nc
Alester.
At Ada, county seat Of Pontoto,
county, more than 100 captured Work
ing Glass Unionists were questioned TO-
day. Sufficient evidence had leen OBJ
tanned TO justify. Federal charges o
treason against them. II was said.
Men who freely told officers the So
Crets Of the W. c. L.. and won theil
freedom. declared the Seminole county
rioters believed they were carrying
out a nationwide revolutionary plar
when they began burning bridges las
Thursday night
The plot extended from coast Z,
coast and was to have been signalizeC
by the burning Of bridges and seizuri
/ OF trains Thursday night, capture o
banks Friday and a grand climax a
midnight Friday when grain e'evat
ors, cotton millsk weRfhy men.
houses and property of all kinds wa
to be destroyed.
shoot every man who wears
white shirt" was the motto the W. c
u. adopted on the eve OF their out
break.
All rioters will be turned over L
Federal author ties. Should they b.
released from Federal charges, ind
vidual counties will prosecute then
for cattle stealinS. bridge burning an
resisting the lsw.
"He shall be whipped with a we
rope, sailed and hanged" is the pun
ishment members OF the W. c. L. wer
10 mete out 20 any members OF III
ordanizatlon who disclosed secret
according 20 informers.