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

John e. Sutherlin, manager of the
New Orleans branch of Powell Garard
& Co., was. visitor here this week,
closing up the bond issue with the
Coulee Kinney Drainage District.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Rom. P. Leblanc is now wearing
set Of shapely whiskers, and he is not
The least bit concerned over the many
complimentary remarks made by his
friends. He looks well with them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Fl. ]. David, formerly a resident OF
Kaplan, but now the demonstration
agent in Lafourche Parish, was visi-
tor here several days this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Join Deere Buggies and Haf1vv'
ii. A. SUMMERS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10
ROUT THE RAT
Octnher. y. 10

October, 81, 1917
Trout the rat is new slogan pr
posed by tibet Committee on Food Su.
ply and Conservation of Louisiana Coui
ell of Defense.
There is just as much perhaps NOR,
need for routing the rat than fol-
swatting the fly" Flies transmi.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Do YOU recognize a bargain when
YOU see it, Read the clubbing offer IN
this issue and then turn back and see
how we list our subscription price Do
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

,. +bo week
Miss Louise EH'o'
end IN Ne" i0'''' 10"
l Meal rr'"'' SINNERS. f
f
e crovdan. was a t
business visitor mere 'o''7
p-....,,rJ hos re- h
Postmaster ! -. ,.i.;. 70 New 1
IBERIA
ro,,or was among
Dr. +. H.'"/'''' -. roro during
the week
-. ,,.ho has been
Il, d. u, w wv Orleans returned
So
r., cr;n1.r 500
Corn ana '0"''N oIr,srRs
p.,,,...ord have
MI anu or.orJcd visit TO
re'"'"',' ''', ..h,r Iorgo cities.
inc e"''''l'
a. N"!,'"'' e his inter. |
week LOOMING al friords
eS'' anu ''''Ne
~, p..-4on Miller are the
PIou' o,,,do,, r;gh+
arrive" d. '"''' -
Wy d Koov arc now
MI anu e ouo+hor bahv girl
.,n,a >, tb,,n Wednesday night.
A. oJas of tbo mer-
~ 'O 49,, 49,. - This naper' Do
'n""'' a., or 40 Won mass
70" P'''
'n'iH up
OK "'"''''''9 SUMMERS
a=a~ J. a. % NJ ~ w.
H. D. ~" IVY a., 5o,,,o,s+ro+;or
h"Pi"n' ~" pa-;.h r,os wish
agent i" 'iO", .,;a uooL
tor mere Se''i"i '"'
b,rcoir whom
YOU o'S -, Ill ord SOC
'hi' i''u, a' .,t,,arin+;or rrice Do
"o"
H.. ro+,,rrod From
a"i -, from, +be
oPei"'ioi -: ~, s,ood,
N'''"' '''
fe'o'ei''
~ VIZ ,,;,1or ~ Eunice
III anu MS .hoir T+t,
""' -, - go, hurns received b,
e., Tho funeral an,
- 'o'
$500 eons ana Csn1erS
sTrMMERS
Jobn z Sutherlin, manager Of tn
Now Orleans branch of Powell Garar,
Co. was a visitor here this week
closing IN the bond issue with tn
Coulee Kinney Drainage District.
R7m. p. Leblanc is now wearing
the least bit concerned over the man
complimentary remarks made by II
friends He looks well with them.
7. H. Casanova has returned FRO
j. H. Williams to enter the Vermili'
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

l Fox Hammerlcss Gun $4,000.
j. A. SUMMERS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

ecrap Cans and Csnncrs
j. A. SUMMERS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

DIR. and Mrs. w. P. Miller, of Eunice,
had the misfortune of losing their little
son. who died from burns received oy
fall into FIRE. The funeral and
b,ir;al took place at Eunice.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Paul Broussard has returned from
LAFAYETTE, much improved from the
operation he had to go through MS
MANY friends are wishing him a speedy
recovery.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Do YOU read the adds of the mer-
chants of this city in this paper! DO
YOU profit by them or do you pass
them up?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

r. L. Gucvdan, Of Gueydan, was a
business visitor here during the week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Meal French Bur Mil $4,000.
j. 4. SUMMERS.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Knox are no"
the proud parents Of another baby girl
which came to them Wednesday night
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

DR.. f. Eleazar, Of Kaplan, was among
tho many business visitors here during
the week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Miss Louise Estorgc srent the week
end in New Iberia last week
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Fairbanks Morse Engines IL to 3
H. P.
j. A. SUMMERS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

DR.. and Mrs. Preston Miller are th'
nroud narents Of fine baby girl, which
arrived at their home Sunday night.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10
Forecast of Fashions

assistance to the Government in a new =
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

r. J. G.. McComiskey. who has o''n
visiting in New Orleans returned
home Sunday.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

A. Kanlar, Of Crowley was here t"'7
weok looking after some of his inter
ests and shaking hands with friends
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Geo. w. Summers was on the Sun
list this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-11-10

Mr.. and Mr.. l.. o. BrouFsaTd nave
roturned from an extended visit 10
the eastern and other large cities.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
ARGENTINE TO BREAK
RELATIONS WITH KAISER

Buenos Aires. April 23-The govern
ment has sent to Germany an energetic
note demanding complete satisfaction
for the sinking of the Argentina sail
ing ship Monte Protegido. The Argen-
una minister is instructed Immediately
to break off relations if Germany at
tempts to evade responsibility for the
iOss OF the ship.
The instructions sent to the minister
are that Argentina Will permit of no
evasion or delay on the part of Ger
many. He is told to instruct the Ber-
I'M government h a If prompt satisfac-
Aon is not granted, Argentina will fol-
low the course of the United States and
brazil and will arm its ships against
submarines.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
PRICE FIXING
BILL UP next week
Legislation Involves Vast Pro-
gram, Including Operation of
Packing Houses if Necessary.

Washington, D. c.. April 23-Admin-
istration measures to control the food
situation, which have been approved
by President Wilson and Secretary
Houston, will be introduced early next
week by Chairman Lever, of the House
agricultural committee.
The legislation contemplated prob
ably will involve fixing OF prices, close
regulation of cold storage plants, ware
houses. packing establishments and
possibly for the government taking over
these institutions if necessary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
ROOT ON RUSS BOARD.

Washington. D. c., April 21.-Presi-
dent Wilson probably will name, within
a few days. a group of distinguished
Americans as a commission to be sent
to Russia to confer with members Of
the provisional government there on
ways IN which the United States can
assist to strengthen the democratic
movement and Russia in the war
against Germany.
Elihu Root. former secretary of state,
appears to be the probable selection for
chairman of the commission.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
TURKS BREAK
Wit H. u. S.

Basel. Switzerland. April ga dis
patch from Constantinople. dated today,
says the Ottoman government has mott
fled the American embassy that, follow
ing the example of its ally, Austria
Hungary. it a broken diplomatic re
lAtions with the United States.
Amsterdam. April 2s-Semiofticial
advices from Constantinople today an
nounce that Turkey has broken off re.
lations with the United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
CABINET
RESIGNS AFTER VOTE

Lisbon, via Paris. April 21.-Anton
Almeida, president Of the council, today
presented to Bernardino Machado, the
president Of Portugal, the resignation
Of h entire cabinet. Premier AL
Medals action followed an adverse vote
m the of deputies on the ques-
ton Of the government establishing a
national economic council.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
TREASURY ISSUE
over SUBSCRIBED.
First Informal Offerings Of
Probably 5000, 00o,0 Are
More Than Taken.

Washington, D.. c., April 23-The
/, first informal Offering of a portion OF
h 81. 900. 100000 in treasury certifi-
Gates. authorized in the 1000. o00, 900
war finance measure. has been greatly
oyersubscribed.
nitely decided, viii be 3 per cent. The
first issue OF $780, oo. 900, Indications
are, will be speedily followed by other
large issues. 49,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
FOOD TO

New York. April DEMONSTRATION by
the American Scandinavian foundation
of rumcrs that Germany obtains a food
supply through Scandinavia has proved
them groundless. according to a report
made public here. The American Scan
dinavian foundation is ar educational
organization endowed and maintained
to assist young men and women of Nor
way, Sweden and Denmark to study in
the United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
TOLL or The pLUNGER

London, April 21.-A dispatch to the.
Central News from Copenhagen, says
an official Norwegian communication,
has been sunk BY a German submarine,
add that eight Of the crew were killed.
It ii also reported that the Nor
wegian steamer. Norden, ITS tons gross.
has 3 captured by Germans md;
taken to CuxhaveA
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
MuRDE At SHELDON.

Sheldon, Ia, April 21.-The
coroner's inquest today decided
that the man found dead last
night was murdered. A gunshot
wound was found on his left
breast and another in the head.
He was shot from the rear. He
had been here several days. He
was we'll dressed, but + al Moth
ing on his person tG identity
him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST.
washington, April 21.-Weather. pre-
are:
Plains states and upper and middle
Mississippi valley: Generally fair
cept for local showers TUESDAY or
Wednesday. Normal temperature.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

One of the disastrous coal strikes of
Australia during 1915. hinged on the
demand of the miners that the working
shift of eight hours be counted from the
time the pit was entered until the sur
face was again reached.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
W. II. PARRY DYING.

Washington. April 21.--Will 1t. Par
ry. Of Seattle, Wash. vice chairman
OF the federal commission, was at
deaths door today. the result Of an OPP
grafton for gall stones. His physicians
doubted that he would live through he
day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
SPAIN TO STAY NEUTRAL.

Madrid. April z1.-The new cabinet
had it's first meeting and has issued a
note announcing that it will maintain
strict neutrality toward all the belliger-
ents and that constitutional guarantees
will be restored.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
WoMAN's SLAYER ExEcUTEp,

ossining. ". Y, April 21.-Petrius
Won Den Corrupt was put 10 death In the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison here
Mt 12:34 p. "a. today for the murder Of
Barbara Wight In New YORK city.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
~ARcHelshop rs pEAp.

New Orleans, April 21.-The Most
Rev. James Hubert Blenck, since 1906
Catholic archbishop of the ecciesias-
tical province of New Orleans. is dead
here, aged 81 years. He had benin
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Women have a clever way of say
Ing mean things that men can never
hope 10 equal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The worlds highest powered motor
ship has been built in Italy for the
Brazilian navy. its oil motors develop
ing 6,400 horsepower.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
iNTERNED SHIPS DAMAGED.

Montevideo. Uruguay, April 21.-4The
machinery of the German SELF
informed here has been disabled by their
crews. The government has sent troops
to the Brazilian frontier on account OF
trouble in Rio Grande Do Sui.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
HOLLAND sTAYa NEuTRAl,

WashingtOn, April 21sr-E3oIland haH
formally notified the stAtedepartnsent
In the war between GeFn1a1fy and the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
ARTILLERY FIRE INCREASES.

Berlin, April 21.-"Yesterday after
noon.'' says the official statement is
sued today. strong artillery firing was
commenced on the whole River Aisne
front and also in the Champagne. On
the Chemin-Des Danes n in the.
Champagne enemy attacks failed.
Between Loos and the Arras--Cam-
brai railway line" the statement adds.
there was a gradual increase in the
artillery b~ombarGment."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
Debate Opens on Draft Bill.
Expected to Be Adopted
Within 10 Days De-
spite Hard Fight.
4 MONTHS HOME TRAINING
This, Under Eyes of European
Veterans, to Be Followed
by Two Months Fin
ishing in France.

Washington, D. c., April 2s-
mat the CONSUMPTION bill will wipe
the national guard out OF existence
was asserted by former Senator
Lee, or Maryland. He appeared at
tne capitol presenting national
guard interests to advocate amend
ments to keep the guard intact.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Ralph Hoyt Thayer was arrested late in
January on the charge of having entered
zone OF YokohuIa. an IMPORTANT s1 naTa,
station, three miles southwest of Yoke.
hama. The case attracted considerable
attention in Japan, as Tllayer was arrest
ed Y~okohuka three nights after an ex-
plos.on occurred on a Japanese battle
cruiser in that port. Thayer was a teach-
er Of English in ST. PauYs Episcopal col
lege at Toxic, an institution conducted
by the American Episcopal mission.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The campaign which has just ended
in Japan marked an important point
In the struggle for a more representa-
tive form of government in which the
victory apparently has been won by the
opponents OF such reforms.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Washington. d. c., April 23S-ThN
suggestion has been made in high quar-
ters that Foreign Secretary Balfour
and Rene viviani, former premier OF
France, while in Washington, will de-
liver addresses to the American people
through both houses OF congress.
1t is proposed that these two eminent
men speak to. a joint assembly OF the
House and Senate ON the war and its
purposes. The object would be further
to emphasize the Importance OF the war
to democratic institutions and govern
ments.
If the plan is carried out, and Ii Is
by no means unlikely, President Wilson
short speech presenting the British and
French ENJOYS.
Viviani does not speak English. He
ts q great orator, and IL he spoke II
would be through an interpreter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
AMERICAN FINED IN JAPAN.

Yokohama. Japan, April 21.-Ralph
Hoyt Thayer, formerly of Utica, N. Y,
was convicted here of violating the law
Tor the protection of military secrets
and fined 90 yen. The judge found that
Thayer had no intention of Violating
the law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
JAP IMPERIAuSTS
WIN CLOSE ELECTION
Struggle for More Representa-
tive Form Of Government
Apparently Lost.

Toxic. April e3-The Indications arc
that the administration has won the
elections. The result will be close and
many outlying districts are still to be
heard from.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
C0NCRESST0 !
HEARENv0YS
IN WAR Plea
BaIfour and Viviani Will Be
Asked to Address Joint Ses-
sion to Deliver Mes
sage to Nation.
WILSON TO PRESENT THEM
Importance Of Struggle Between
Germany and Democratic
Governments to Be EN-
phasized During Visit.

Washington, April 2s.-Ths safe
landing of British foreign minister
6alfour and his party was an
nounced today by the state depart-
ment.
The official announcement said:
1.-THE department Of state has
been advised Of the safe landing Of
Mr.. eaifour and his party"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
SEA AND AIR BATTLE.

Rome (via Paris( April GA sea and
air battle near Venice. on April II, is
reported in an announcement by the
war. office as follows:
"A number of airplanes, aided by tor
pedo boats. Approached Venice on April
II. in order to effect a reconnaissance
in force. A rapid counter attack by
Italian and French airplanes and the
fire OF u batteries prevented the enc
my machines from flying over the city.
In a series Of aerial duels one enemy
plane was shot down. Two Italian
h~ydroplanes have failed to return to
their bases"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Paris. April 23--lrrench forces made
further gains last night in grenade
fighting south of Juvincourt and east
of CoGrcy, A German attack against
Mont Haul failed, the war office an
The artillery was very active over the
front of the French offensive. This bat
tie Of the guns ragged with particular
violence east of Craonne and north OF
Rheims.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

Mr.. Frank Nash of East Second
street spent Sunday with friends in
Ashland. Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
PROSECUTION AWAITS FOES OIL
REGISTRATION

Washington, May 27-Criminal pro-
secution awaits persons who attempt
to prevent registration under the war
army bill by propaganda or otherwise
Attorney General Gregory announced
tonight that his attention had been
called to the circulation of propa-
ganda designed to discourage regis
tration and that the government would
deal vigorously with such cases.
Such action is a plain violation OF
the law" said Mr.. Gregory, "and the
department of justice is prepared to
prosecute promptly any persons gull
ty of such conduct. The officers and
agents of the department throughout
the country have been instructed to
watch carefully for attractions or this
law.
'In addition to the penalty pro-
vision contained in the act which
makes evasion criminal offense, Sec
ton six of the federal penal code
makes it a criminal offense punish
able with not more than six years i'm
prisonment for any two or more per-
sons to conspire together to hinder
prevent or delay the execution of any
law of the United States"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
MOTHER Is FORCED TO LOOK On
AS GERMANS EXECUTE HER
DAUGHTER

Geneva, via Paris, May q - La
Suisse today prints details of case
similar to that of Miss Edith Cavell,
the English nurse who was executed
by the Germans in BRUSSELS in Octo-
Der, 1915. The Germans, says the
newspapers, recently arrested two wo-
men, Madam Pfeister and her daugh-
ter 22 years old, on the Swiss-Alsa-
tan frontier. They were charged with
acting as spies.
The women frankly admitted at the
trial that they had struggled letters
without knowing their contents from
Alsatian families to relatives in Switz-
erland. This was done simply as a
friendly act and without political or
malicious purpose.
Both women, says La Suisse, were
shot at Mulhausen. The mother was
a Mortified witness of the execution
of her. daughter before her turn
came.
The newspaper adds that it has re-
ceived confirmation of the execution
of the women from their relatives.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
100 ESCAPE INJURY AS
TORNADO WRECKS TENT

Nicholasville, KY, May 27-Fifteen
hundred persons were drenched, hats
were blown away and clothes ruined
here last night when furious wind
snatched Chautauqua tent from its
pinnings. The tent had been shelter
ing the crowd for more than an hour
after all lights had been put out by
broken wires. By a miracle no one
in the crowd that scrambled from the
fallen ropes and canvas was injured.
The crowd, attending a program OF
the Lincoln Chautauqua had Rugged
Its seats In the tent to escape leav-
ing in the thunderstorm that ragged
outside. The windstorm snatched the
tent and tore II from the centerpole
which was dragged down barely MISS
Ing crushing persons In the crowd.
People were caught under the can
was top and entwined In the ropes but
the whole crowd scrambled out into
the downpour without hurt
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
"INHUMAN BARBAKITIES"

New York, May 27-More than L.
100000 Armenians have lost their lives
since the beginning of the war as a
result of the "inhuman barbarities'
practiced by the Turks, Henry Nor
genthau, former Ambassador to Tur-
key, declared in an address here to-
day.
Among the methods of extermina-
ton employed" Mr.. Morgenthau said
were confiscation of property, forced
cxorbitant contributions and taxes
pillaging of homes under the guise OF
searching for arms, heating their vic
tins to death and torturing them be-
yond imagination, forced conversion
to Mohammendanism, deportation and
massacres, partial and wholesale; wo-
men and children and old people moi
being spared.
The reasons for the prosecutions
were fourfold: Political, economic
social and religious. Politically the
Turks were unable to assimilate the
Armenians. They resented bitterly the
fact that the Armenians looked to
Christian nations for help"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
RACE RIOT IN n. Y. AFTER
ATTEMPT TO JAIL NEGRO

New York, May ga negro was
shot and killed by policeman in a
race riot near SiXty-second street and
Amsterdam avenue tonight. Another
was found with fractured skull in a
doorway.
The shooting followed a call for po-
lice reserves after trouble broke out
between negro and white residents of
the neighborhood. A number Of per-
sons were more or less seriously in
jured and many arrests were made.
Two policemen were slashed on
their hands with knives or razors
welded by negroes.
The clash occurred when uni
formed member of the Home Defense
League attempted to arrest one of the
negroes. A crowd quickly collected
and a free-for-all fight started
khaki-clad men, members of the var
ious home defense units of New York,
today patrolled the city streets and
water fronts in the place of several
hundred of the regular police. The
purpose was to give them a practical
idea Of the work they would have to
perform if called upon in case of
emergency.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
BAD FAITH OF GERMANY
SHOWN BY BELGIAN ORDER

Harve, May 27-The Belgian au-
thorities today made public a copy of
an order served by the Germans on
the Belgians of Mons, as showing bad
faith by the Germans in their an
nouncement that the deportations had
been stopped at the request of Pope
Benedict.
The order, which is dated April Is,
requires Mons to furnish, 600 young
men at a German cavalry barracks
before noon of the following day,
equipped with clothing. shoes and
provisions.
The city is notified that 1t must
pay 300 marks for every man not fur
nished. The Belgian authorities say
the indications are that the deporta-
tons will be extended to women as
the Germans are taking census
which includes women and young
girls as well az men.