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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23

Expressing keen desire to serve
the United States if called upon in
necessity, but asking that if possible,
he be sent to his native land for
military service, a young Filipino reg
listrant has written an appealing LETT
/ ter to Honolulu exemption board No.
IL, placing the matter before its mem
bers for a decision.
''To the best of my foremost abili-
| ty," he says simply, Il will do the
best / can to use the foundation OF
my courage to help stop the German
stupendous idea. / am willing to sac
rifce my life at your earliest incon-
venience.
"In reference to this matter" the
letter declares, 81 desire to use my
strength, blood and my national pat
riotism to defend my own native land
if agreeable to the disposition of the,
draft law. / have no objection in SOL
dierly or in military obligation Of
whatever degree, in case of absolute
necessity, but ! would like to be COM
missioned, if tolerable, to the Philip
pine island, my country, and my own
native land. a.
81 did not say this just because I
wish to be idle and remain indepen-
dent altogether. / did not say this
] just because want to be selfish to
! give my hand and courage to work in
harmony with the American people
1t is not because neglect my duty
to work coordinately with Uncle
Sam, our National Father in re-
solving the Huns barbarous ambition.
1t is not because / am not patriotic
enough to bear my responsibility in
protecting the rights and national
emblem of the United States of
America. But simply because 1 wish
to die and give my heart and hands to,
my native land.
In circumstances to this matter /
hope I did not hurt the feeling of my
Big White Brother and qualified. as.
the poorest relative Of yours who
will certainly give you the most fruit
less help of your necessity; / am UNI
der the impression and very willing
to sacrifice my life at your earliest
inconvenience if you really need my
assistance. To the best of nv fore-
most ability l will do the best l can
to use the foundation of my courage
to help stop the German stupendous
idea.
"For the conclusion will certainly
appreciate the courtesy of the board
to whatsoever decision may be con-
sidered, in spite of this assure to
give you a full satisfaction of my
service when you call for me to join
the color to help win the war;
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23
WOMEN ASK FOR
| RATIONING PLAN
American Women Volunteer to
Buy Fixed Amounts Of Meat,
Bread Flour, Sugar
! and Butter.
PLAN STARTED IN NEW YORK.
Idea Supplements U. S. Food Admins
+: tration's New Home Gard Now
in 100000 Homes.

The women of America, who are
anxious to do their great part in the
winning of the war, are now, as
whole, familiar with the most impor-
tant aspects of food conservation. The
Home Gard, both IN its original form
and in the revised edition for 1918,
which provides for two wheatless days,
one meatless day week, in addition
to wheatleSs meal every day, has been
placed by the Food Administration aft
er vigorous campaign in 100000
American homes An intelligent and
conscientious observance of the Home
Cards requirements is all the Food
Administration asks of the housewives
OF the country
The Food Administration has had
great many equests, however, particu-
larry from the homes of the well-to-do,
that 1t should issue a worked out plan
Tor voluntary system of rationing.
This desire for a voluntary ration
springs from two csuses-first, be-
cause it is far simpler for the house.
wife to save food when she has con-
crete working plan by which to pro-
coed, and, second, because the loyal
women Of America desire, unseIfishly,
to put themselves on the same basis
as the women of the Allied countries.
The ration proposed by the Food Ad-
Fninistration is almost the same as
that adopted In England for Voluntary
observance. All over the United King
dom, In hundreds of houses there
hangs in the front window a card with
the stirring pledge, AIN HONOR
BOUND WE ADOPT THE NATION
Al SCALE OF VOLUNTARY RAJ
TioNS."
The ration recommended by the
Food Administration, and adopted first
In New York city, whence the idea has
spread through the entire country, is
the following:
Weekly
+. Allowance
Per Person.
Meat-Beef (fresh, sailed, tin
ned and hashed); mutton,
lamb and veal tmutton by
preference) .............. PA lbs
Butter .................... " Id.
Cooking Fats margarine lard,
lard substitutes, vegetable
OilS) ..... " 10.
wheat Flour flor use in cook
ing gravies, etc. where
corn starch, cracker dust
or bread crumbs cannot be
substituted) ........... " Id.
Victory Bread Containing at
least 20 per cent of SUBJ
stitute for wheat flour) e. IL lbs.
Sugar Qncluding all sugar
used on the table and in
cooking and all sweatmeats
and candies, hut not that
used for canning and pre-
Serving) ".............. " ID.
The items listed above are the only
ones which are definitely limited. In
the case of milk and cream, as much
may be used as necessary. and chill
dren. of course, must have their full
allowance of whole milk. Fish and
poultry, any cereal other than wheat,
vegetables and fruits and cheese may
be used as freely as is desired.
The above ration is in no wise In
tended to supplant the Home Card,
but rather to supplement it. 1t has
been published with the idea that it
will be very real aid to the Ameri-
can woman in her splendid effort to
carry out the great food conservation
program.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23
Those to be Voted For in the
Primary on June the 4th, 1918

Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh and Fifteenth
judicial circuits;
Two railroad commissioners;
State auditor;
Tax commissioners;
State senator from the even num-
-bered senatorial districts of the state;
Members of the house of represent
atives;
Five county commissioners from
each county;
Three members Of the county board
of public instruction from each coun-
ty;
Supervisor of registration from
each county.
The above list does not include va
cancies in county Offices caused by
death, resignation or Suspension.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23
confucius. the Chinese PHILOSOPHER.

Confucius, the Chinese Philosopher,
was once sore beset by two highway
men. Through his marvellous power
of persuasion, he induced them to sit
on the grass by the roadside to dis
cuss the matter. In half an hour he
had reformed them, and the following
day they secured positions as night
watchmen for bank through an ad in
The Leader classified columns. i
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23
History Says Samuel Adams ~

History Says Samuel Adams ~
Brewery Un-
as well as the First Contin& so
gress. 1t likewise records tinker.
Der disposition thinker, Ae sluds
But when prohibition nAuel didn't
under the beer businesHclass Of nis
foam at the mouth liz i ne sold tno
banned beverage. Inf am founary,
plant for an ice eader ciassineo
through an nd in III
columns. Il
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23

Representative in the 66th congress
of the United States;
One representative from each Of the
congressional districts;
Attorney general;
Justice Of the Supreme court for the
term of six years;
Justice Of the Supreme court for the
unexpired term;
Circuit Judge, Fifteenth judicial cir
cult;
Judge of the circuit court Of Duval
county;
State attorney for the Fourth, Fifth,
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-23
Stupendous Idea
of Barbarous Hun
Must be Banished
Filipino Registrant Willing to
Do His Part; Preferably
in Native Land

The following is taken from the
Honolulu Bulletin of Feb. 10, and
was given to US by Mr.. A. P. Beckett
who recently returned from nearly
year spent in the Philippine islands.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
JUDGE IND ATTORNEY CALL
ED ON FOR THEIR WE'VE

In reeor1 to dipping Of ca re, mem
bers of the police iurv Wednesday put
the matter up to the Judge and distric'
II -~re~ of this rarish in regard t.
indicting and Furnishing anyone VIII
failed to abide bv the dipping law
The district attornev stated that h,
would do his dut~ in all cases, but
where a jury Of u members failel
to find true bill against a party, he
could not see why he rersonaliv Shout
--o e indict nGrt' for failure I
abide by the dipping law. The judge
1omarked that he dill not think tha
the jury and anv officer would fail {
Il .hp;r lutv; an that he rers)nall-
would do his Just WIN these tw
officers were questioned was not state
nevertheless, it is very apparent tina
certain members Of TIE body in qrcs
ton arc determined; that if ther have
to>dip cattle, that it mi"lt be don
right Whore failure on the part -
some would occur, it is quite evident
that there is some method available
especially under the construction of
the law.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
--W.S.S.-
TICKS

The Napolconville Pioneer prints IL
its paper what the AbbcvillcM cridional
said opposing tick eradication, and
the Abbeville Progress remarked ap
proving tick eradication and comment
ed as follows:
Following the line of reasoning
adopted by the Meridional, let us say.
"the President of our United State
gets quite large salary. Let us
abolish the office. Why pay salarie
70 Judges. senators end -eongressnen
The "taxpayers pay the BILL" Gu
doctor who attends us, cut him on
he insists ON charging us for his SCI
vices. Our grocer, unreasonable ma
that he is, also demands that we pa
for his time, and we really believe h
would go out of business if we di
not allow him to make profit on tn
things he sells, and things too, tina
are actual necessities to us. And $
.on down the line, even we suppose t
the editor of the Mrriaionai, who, II
doubt would not write the bright @ j
torials he does but for his fat salary
and same thing here.
A good business man. however. doe
net worry so much about what a thin
-csts him. hut likes to know what h
gets for his money-Napoleonvill
| Pioneer
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
SAID TO GE A STAG PARTY

We have bccn very reliably Informed
that a stag supper was given the
other night at the Guidry Restaurant,
which was heartily enjoyed by the
members of the party. While we are
unable to testify to the truth in the
matter, we were told that Mr.. George
IIonold was the Youngest in the party.
Besides him were the following young
men: &. &. Broussard, Arthur Ewing,
Henry Ewing Hunter Huff, Verne Ew-
ing. Of course, it goes without saying
the bows had a most delightful time.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
DEFENSE COUNCIL MEETING.

\ meeting Of the Nermilion Council
f Ecicnse was held Yesterday evening
at the Court House, and was attended
by a very enthusiastic audience Dr.
r. o. Young, Of the State Council Of
Defense delivered a very impressive as
well as instructive address Consiicra.
lie was planned to be carried out, and
in the next issue Of the paper we will
give the full details Of the meeting
4 campaign, taking in the whole par.
ish, was mapped out, which will also
be published. Meetings will be held
al over the parish in the interest Of
the Council of Defense in connection
with the matters concerning the L. S.
ia winning the war The first meeting
will be held at Erath, on Saturday,
Feb. oath. Other meetings will be held
in March BY watching the Progress
you will be provided with the dates.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
SUCCESSION NOTICE

State Of Louisiana, Parish of Ncrmii-
ion, 18th Judicial District Court
No. l0l6.
: Succession Ct AdolDh william llar-
rington.
Notice of Filing of Final Tablean;
and of Application of Executor for
iseharge
Whereas T. J Morgan, of the Parish
of Vermilion. Executor Of the above
numbered and entitled Estate, has
fled in this Honorable Court under
date Februarv 18th, 1918, n Final TAB
leaux of debts, and charges. of the
aforesaid estate together with his pc
tition praying for its Homolgation, and
his discharge as Executor aforesaid
Therefore notice is hereby given to
any and all parties interested, to show
cause if any they have. within the
legal delays, why the said Tabloaux
should not be homolgated and approved
and made a Judgment of This Court
and the funds of said estate distribut
ed accordingly, and the said Executor
DISCHARGED Of MS said trust and ms
bond as such cancelled as rraved for
In testimony Whereof | have mere,
INTO SO M hand and official setal OF
Office this 9TH day of February, y D.
1918. ..
THEO BACDOGN,
fSeaD Deputy Clerk Of Court
James R. Kitchell, Atty.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
I LOVE A DOG. BU4-

The cutover land men havd brought
powerful influence to bear lin favor
of the Federal dag tax measure upon
which Mr.. Parker and other Southern
food administrators are assisting as
the most effective means OF lfosle-in
the mutton and wool industI in this
section. TIE forest chiefs lald tic
the argument that the cu.bi4g of the
killing ours viii make II noskible also
Cor them to raise more hg on the
Millions Of acres still idlethe sfr. Park
er recently received leSc,n from a
louisiana farmer which b out the
cutovcr land men in ne fque and
striking waT The whole rrasy is told
in the following paragrapSa 81 love
Il dog, but rhine got lille Ind what
she ate is fed to q pig. al-..aou ought
% see him And funny too, Ne chases
every dog or cat off the place. /
viii get 200 pounds of port instead
of the wag on a dogs tail.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
G
" asNfsHa
LOST

One certain Mortgage Note for the
sum Of #2lu0n. drawn aud executed
by w. b. Knox, to the order or himself
and bv him endorsed, dated Nov. 10TH
1916, and due two wears after date
ebaring SO interest. Said mortgage
not Being paragraphcd." Ne Narictcdr
for Identification with an act of sal,
and special mortgage, executed bcfor,
\. q. Landry, notary public on the
10th day of November, 1916.
The public is lcrcbv notified AMI
cautioned not to purchase or negotiate
for said note, as payment has been
stopped.
Mrs. II. G. HARRINGTON,
52-3t Abbcvillc La
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
SAVE THE HENS

Every laying hen sold from The tarmS
before the first of May means a loss
of about 80 eggs to the food supply
of the Nation. These eggs are valu'
able food, manufactured largely from
insects weeds, grass, garbage and
waste. The eggs, therefore, are al
NEST wholly net gain III human food
Moreover, the hen is good neat after
she has laid these eggs as before.
Save the hens is the message that
the United States Department OF Agri'
culture is sending broadcast through
press notice and posters, and through
its county agents, especially IN the
southern poultry-raising sections.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
I.hR4E lind DEAL.

A large land deal lust made was
that If Mr.. Eugene HousSiere, of Jen-
nings, who bought $25,O0000 worth of
land from the Vermilion Sugar Co,
paying cash for same He in turn
cid the land to ten different persons.
mostly of this place. giving them credit
terms of from five to ten wears The
land was sold to men actively engaged
in the agricultural pursuit The deal
was, cn$ineered for Mr.. Houssiere by
local business men.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
EIGHT MINUTES FOR FOOD

The bureau of Speakers, under The
direction of Beniarnn T. Waldo, has
gotten into action, and eloquent and
wellposted volunteers are making.
speeches nightly at the leading 'hcaters
in New Orleans. Eight minutes are
devoted 70 the food c6nservat on talks,
which are receiving attentive hearing
and viii benaiciallv serve TO. educate
the public In the regulations and the
reasons for them. Tie system viii be
extended to cover the entire STATE,
working in cooperation with the dis
tr'rt and parish food administrators,
the list Of whom is very nearly CON-
plets
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16

ant at this time that he has app, int
ed Henry f. HardtnCr, of irania, Dcp-
uty Food Administrator in special
charge. of conservation. The la ter
was a holb" of Mr.. IarGtncr' long
before the WAY and he has performed
signal service III its behalf since the
United States was forced into the bat
tie. The wealthy lumbcrman and pa
triotic citizen will virtually devote his
entire time to the honorary post, aud
will carry the message of food victory
into every parish in the state
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
2 Road Drags, at $500.
TIME TO VACCINATE

Dr. D. +. Wishard, the veterinary
surgeon is now ready to commence vac
cinating the stock. which is reccomend-
ed bv the government. Every animal
should be properly vaccinatcd to pre-
vent infection and blood poisoning.
BY the use. of tie proper vaccinate
and method will prevent the loss of
stock, and DR.. Wishard ALREADY has
MANY orders for this work ahead Those
who are contemplating having their
stock vaccinate1 should make arrange
mcnts early and avoid any possible
delay or loss usually caused bv wait
ing too late to vacc;nate their stock.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
SROCLAMk TIOHT BY THE
GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA.

WHEREAS, the Re lcral Gotcrnmcnt
has declared the Boy Scouts of America
> be most vital auxiliary to our
War department in the present great
Tulid-war, and repeated appeals have
been made by President Wilson, See
tetary McAdoo and other leading Off
.,als for assistance from this valuable
organization, and
WHEREAS, the present MEMBERSHIP
i the Bow Scouts of America is far
short of what is ncrcssar@ to carry into
effect the many lines Of work and the
multiplicity of duties incumbent on
it, and,
WHEREAS, il is conscrvativelv est
rated that a sum 6 at least $500, 00)
must he subscribed in the United States
10 meet ordinary expenses Of operation
which will naturally result from such
an enlarged membership, and the pro
alta expected from Louisiana will b"
cry small IN comparison ia the good
work t. be accomplished.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ru4in &
lcasant, Governor # a." Sta'c o.
.ouis,ana. have caused to be issued
his proclamation, requesting the pa
riotic people Of Louisiana to respond
generously and quickly to tic call Of
he National Council of Boy Scouts of
America by contributing literally in
men and moncv, and by assisting in
'very wa" possible this most import
ant and rraiseworthy Organization.
Il Faith Whereof, | have hcreunto
Sc: ny hand and cause TO be alixc
he seal Of the Executive department
IT Baton Rouge, this Twelfth dav of
.rcbruary in the year 81 our Lard nine
teen hundred ana eighteen
(ScaD RUFFIN G.. PLEASANT
BY the Governor:
(SignedD John Marshall,
Secretary to the Gov.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16

A blank form is now being circulated
hat can be filed out by any voter and
hereby declare his political party af-
fiation. \ nan was in town this week
telling Us Of the plan TO have all the
tiers return to the Democratic party
-;nce the law prohibits other parties
from partaking in elections, under the
resent conditions
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
l 1890 Tractor. j. A. tSnmmers
-wSS.
MoRBIDITY WEEKLY REPORT
Week ending February s.llads.

Week ending February Gibbs.
Ccrebrospinal meningitis: lBienville
l, Cadio ], DeSoto l. Franklin l; Lin
coin /; Orleans B; Rapides y. (Alex
andr;a /; Ball 1; Camp Beaukegprd 6;
Pineville ~
Smallpox: Bienville |; Caddo l;
DeSoto l; Iberia L; Morehouke l.; Or
leans 9; Ouachita 3; Rapids 8; ST.
Landry J.
Pneumonia: Allen 4 Assn h9tion 9;
Avoyelles 6; Bienville 2; faddo 2;
Catahcula l.; DeSoto z; dickson 5;
JEFF. Davis 8; Lincoln /; Rabides 10;
st Landry 3; st. TammaaI /; Yer
million 2,
Diphtheria: Lafayette L; Orleans 8
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
BOURoUE-LANDRY WEDDING

The marriage of Mr. TreviIIe BOurque
sen of Mr. and Treville BoIrque, of
this city, and Miss Lily Landry, also
of this city, were unite i'll marriage
Monday evening at the Catholic church
the ceremony being witnessed by a
large circle of friends of both Of the
Young people. They will make their
home in this CITY
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
NrWrPtpER u.r1M

Houston, Texas, Feb. Il. 1915.
J. w. o 'Brvan, Editor Progress:
Dear Ir 0'Bryan: Your card adj
vertising War Savings Stamps is very
unique aud an interesting idea. 1t is
just such things as this, everybody
"doing their bit". that is going to
help win the war.
Yours veTv truly,
W. \. HARPER, Manager.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
STATE SPEAKERS BUREAU

The State Speakers Bureau of the
state Council Of Defense has been or
ganized, with Col T. Sambola Jones
as Chairman and Manager. Among
the large list of speakers are Judge
W. P Edwards, of this city, and Prof
t Hos sLSaSsA FLOWS & t i War Var
Ilef --<s.---a@ts>1zz, YOURS iarx
parish in the State A O.
the State Councillor - seRe,
Cross, Camp Activities, J cx c. A,
Thrift Stamps, Liberty. l. 0Ptand al
other war-work suggested fhe Wa
Department and the CouI of Ma
tional Defense -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
. 6 in. Pumps, at $50, complete.
j. A. Slfmm ers
DON r SHOOT PIGEONS.

The United States government s
making usce of carrier pigeons LII the
military service and the public is re-
Qucsted not to kill any o. thcs- hicdS
during the war. They are tagged ~
S. a. IS" and carry important mes
saGcs. If accidentally killed cHs.minc
carefully and report to some Federal
officer
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
-W.S.S.-

Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Andrus, Of Beau
mont were here this week. visiting
with friends and relatives. The couple
was married at Beaumont Tuesday and
and spending their HONEYMOON here
Mrs. Andrus was formerly Miss Susie
Theriot Of this city and a daughter of
Mr.. Velorie Theriot, -~N;lo Mr.. Andrus
is nephew Of Nj Sidney Andrds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
MUDHOLES

Olc of our readers asks what are
mudholes, and where can they be
foundl A mudhole is a puddle of wa
ter miyed with dust, of irregular shape
and angles, and depths, usually found
in inhabited places only, and that has
failed to get on tbs side Of road,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
TOO HIGH FLOWN.

"Let's 60 ont and have tete-a
tete,' he proposed.
can right RIGHT she agreed, "onlv
don t let EN- make mine too strong.
Country Gentleman
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16

Recently the list Of those who were
appointed oH the stamp sales commit
tee was published in the Progress, and
il has lust been called to attention that
the name of d. l.. Mcpherson was un-
Intentionally omitted in the list This
accounts for the error and was unjust
TO Mr.. Mcpherson, as he is staupeh
supporter of all movements for the wei
Sarv aud benefit of ew s9untry,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16

TIE Peerless Bakery is now making
he Victory Bread, and YOU can secure
Il from them when the wheatless days
arrive
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16

Owing 10 the lack cf space an article
# much intcrcs' was left over until
our next issue. Watch for it.