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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

Watkins, the secretary-treasurer. The
/ total loans since July l, 1918, amount
to S752,925. The association now has
capital stock Of $4,000.
Monroe.-The City of Muskoges
which arrived from New Orleans re-
Gently has left with a fair-sized cargo
for New Orleans and Intervening
points. This boat, owned by the Car
Ter Packet Company. will continue per-
manently in service on the Ouachita
river, according TO present arrange
ments.
Baton Rouge. - Louisiana fs about
to make comprehensive exhibit OF
the agricultural resources and educa-
tional advantages Of the State Univer-
sity at the International HAY and
Grain Show to be held in conjunction
with the international Livestock Ex-
rosition at Chicago, November 81 to
December 4, inclusive. A. A. Ormsby
fair specialist. will he in charge of
this exhibit
Monroe.-The Carter Packet Com
pany OF New Orleans will inauglrate
boat service between Monroe and
. EoeUf and Black River points. ac-
cording to the Monroe Chamber OF
Commerce. 1t is stated that the Clip
per will be placed in service. Mynroe
merchants have for some time been
working up business especially along
the Boeuff river and it is believed that
there will be considerable inter
change of commodities by boat ser
vice
Monroe.-Although a large number
Of hardwood and pine timber nils I'm
North Louisiana have closed down re-
Gently, lumber men here say there
will be revival of business in the
spring. Optimism on the part OF
many of the leading lumber mill own.
ers is responsible for the operation Of
many of the plants. particularly in the
Monroe territory.
NOM oe-MtS' Minnie II. Burt. wife
Oh w A burt OF West Monroe. has
given without cost a large lot on the
Claiborne road to the new Community
Methodist Church trustees. comnosed
of J. II. Cloyd. w. F. Wall and A D
Mccormick. The Community Netbo-
dist Church will build a pretty country
church on the site
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Consular Fees in Chile.

Washin-ton.-ConsuIar lees IN Chi'e
viii be increased - per cent under
d new law. the department OF lon-
merce was advised Tuesday by Ion
Emilio Edwards. Chilean consul gen
eral at New York.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
VERNILLION YOUTH
WINS HOLSTE|N
NEsUM BURT MAKES HIGHEST
SCORE ON PAPER TO The
GOVERNOR.
MANY LEARN AT CAMPAIGN
Committee Composed Of L. s. U. Pro
fessors With Profe ssor Staples as
Chairman Graded the Papers
Submitted.

Baton Rouge. - The Louisiana
State University, through Professor H.
{. Staples. specialist ia daiTyinS, OF
fered 70 present a registered Holsteln
rr'l TO the boy who should score the
M-G,-t in an examination OF ten
questions and a statement 10 Governor
Parkgr au,h based upon he trip
through jue Middle West made hy
the party OF country noys under he
leader. hip Of Superintendent +. IL.
Harris and Protos .. Staples. The
committee of l.. S. L. pro lessons With
Professor staples as chairman which
graded the papers submitted By the
boys. selected Nesom Burt As the win
ner Of the prize.
'Nesom Burt is a fine specimen OF
public school product" said T. It. Har
ris. superintendent of education, and
is an understanding young fellow who
will unquestionably contribute TO the
advancement OF his state. He lives in
the Henry community. Vermilion par
ish, and until this session has attend
ed the Henry public school He is
now attending the Abbeyiile High
School
Young Burt's statement to Governor
Parker is as follows:
"One hundred and twenty-five boys
from all parishes Of the state assem-
bled in Garig Hall, Baton Rouge, La.
at 9 o'clock August 2. This day was
spent for instructions given by Mr.. T.
H. Harris state superintendent Of edu-
cation, and other officials of the par
~. Mr.. Stopher, music director of l..
8. u, taught US songs and yells. With
would have seemed sleepy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
The Louisiana Cane Crop.

New Orleans.-Conditions OF sugar
cane in Louisiana was Il per cent OF
normal on November ! according to
report issued Friday 10y Lionel James,
AGRICULTURAL statistician for the de-
Dartmeut of agriculture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
THE BEST YET.

If you have never used NaCher Balm,
you don't know how quickly and pleas
antly Il cold in the head, or soreness
anywhere can be relieved by this harm
less remedy.
Ask your druggist, or send for Il free
sample to IL. w. NaCher, inc, New Or
leans. La.
Avoid limitations. Nothing is lust
as good. ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20


err He advised US to take the very
best advantage of the opportunity
which lay before US, and bring home
and help put into effect ideas that
might. at some time, make Louisiana
more prosperous. With wild yells,
our special train left Baton Rouge at
IL a. m. August 3 for the Middle
West.
After a twenty-three hour ride we
reached Champaign, Ill. Our entire
time was spent visiting the University
Of Illinois. This is one of the most
instructive agricultural universities in
the United States. First. We visited
the live stock barns. Large herds of
sheep and hogs are raised here Scien-
tific methods of feeding. breeding
and caring for these animals have
done much to develop a greater aver
age size. Four breeds Of dairy cattle
were shown us and each breed ex-
planned in detail. These breeds were
the Holstein. Ayeshires. Guernsey and
Jerseys The best cows of each breed
were kept on test during each year.
This is to determine which breed is
the best for dairy purposes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

If you feel bilious. headachy. CON
stipated and all Knocked out, just 90
To your druggist and get bottle OF
podSuu'S Liver Tone for few cents,
which is a harmless vegetable SubSti-
tute for dangerous calomel. Take a
spoonful ana if it doesn't start your
liver and Straigh'rn you up better
and quicker than nasty cai0mei and
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Wares Black Powder
Quickly Relieves
Sick Headache
Rarely takes over IS minutes for
all pain and nausea to diSap-
pear. One Dose does the work.

II you suffer from occasional or chronic
attacks of sick headache. you will be glad
to know that Wares Black Powder has
quickly relieved many thousands of suffer
ers from this annoying and dangerous form
of stomach distress.
Purifying and sweetening the stomach
and intestinal tract. this remedy rapidly alb
serbs the gases and ueutralizes the poisons
that cause the trouble, bringing quick and
lasting relief if directions are followed.
Wares Black Powder is equally good for
other disorders Of the stomach and bowels
Contains no harmful drugs. Is not a pur-
gatve. 6Oc and Sl.20 the package at all
druggists. Send for Dr. Wares booklet on
treatment Of the stomach and bowels-free.
THE WARE CHEMICAL CO.. Dallas
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Austria seeks Admission.

Vienna.-Austria. after sounding the
entente powers with regard to her ac-
ceptability, has asked admission u 'ue
league of nations, according 10 'he
newspapers at Vienna
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Denver Selected fGr Meet

Denver, Colo.-Denver was selected
as Headquarters for the National
Park-to- Park Highway association at
Fridays session of the association
meeting.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
pecan Crop a Failure .

Coleman, Textile pecan crop at
Coleman this year is total failure.
Last wear an unusually large crop vas
produced and marketed.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Cost the Same.

what is the difference between a
luxury and necessity"
There is no difference ut all nova
dayS."-Dptroit Free Press.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Iruce Is SiQned.

LoudOn.-Au armistice has been
signed between the Armenians and the
Turkish nationalist, il was announced
In On Armenian communique received
f. London Thursday.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

gia. Rheumatism, Earache, T06rhatfe'
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets of AS
pirin cost few cents. Druggists alse
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture OF
Observation-Disclosures of Salicycacid.-
Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

The man who looks before he leaps
never acquires much of a reputation
as a leaper
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20
Texas Congress Mothers
Hold Interesting Session

Dallas, Textile Texas Congress of
Mothers closed its three-day session
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

No accomplishment f. impossible
when people work together.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

When people en2a." iu teamwork
they nearly always ~ucccyd
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

some OF the appropriation bills will 90
over to the special session.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-11-20

no such transfer b in terms pre-
for by the act"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
u. S. TARS INTRODUCE
BOXING TO JAPAN

YOKOHONIA, Jan. 31.-Boxing
was definitely introduced into Japan
last month when the Knights of Co
lumbus staged a series Of bouts for
the entertainment OF the men of the
L. s. =. South Dakota on their eX-
cursion under the auspices of the
X. G. to the Great Daibutsu Buddha
at Kamakura. This fact was con-
tanned in a letter from *. of c. Com
missioner Fox OF Indianapolis 10
Overseas Director William p Larkin
Of the Knights.
The japanese, the letter stated.
became enthusiastic over the bouts.
and the local boys were delighted
when the Yank sailors gave them
presents Of X. c. boxing gloves. 1T
looks" said Fox, las though the Jap
sport Of hari-kari or whatever il is
will some day be replaced by box
ing"
The X. of c. staged a continuous
program Of sports and entertained
for the Pacific squadron on its visit
to japanese waters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
nd Blue Ball Cagers Drop Close Game to Marquette Qmnte

head in a superstitious whirl was
beaten from one end o. the ring -
the other. At times when his brain
partially cleared from the storm of
blows White peered appealingly to-
ward his corner as If for some tangi-
BILE omen Of support
But it never appeared and the lit
tie Englishman, finally slugged into
helplessness by the relentless gloves
OF Britt collapsed i'm his own cor
ner. His seconds prevented a knock
out with but one minute of the
round 20 go.
After his hackers had carried him
to his chair White discovered his
baby's shoes again dangling in the
old place on the upper rope When
Jabez realized he had failed ne bur
led his face in his gloves and wept
as only a father can.
Spider Kelley weaving his way
back to the triumphant Britt cor
ner paused 70 observe the beaten
boxer. Then he remarked in the
street targon OF the day We'll. he
amt got a kick coming put EN-
both back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
ST. PAUL TEAM LEADS
BASKETBALL LEAGUE

In the Class B bask etbau league
play at the Y NJ. c. A. courts Satur-
day afternoon the Grace NJ. r. I'VE
defeated the St Paul team by the
score of seven TO five. Edner and
Rockstroh starred for the winners,
while Graham and Haslinger played
good ball for the losers, Graham
making all their points. The first
Presbyterian team defeated the First
NJ. +. FIVE by a count Of Il 10 two.
The NJ. Z. team was handicapped by
the loss of one player, but rather
than forfeit the game they played
with four men. Rhontsong and
Short played best for the winners,
while Bauscher and Fellman went
good for the losers.
Two games were played in the
Glass c division. Westminster defeat
ing the St Paul squad by score Of
nine TO two. Hollowell and Miller
starred for the winners, while Duck
and Thompson went good for St
Pauls. The First Presbyterian FIVE
defeated the First NJ. E, six 10 four.
Warner and DOOlittle starring for
the winners, while Campbell played
best for the losers. The River Park
NJ. E. forfeited their game to the
Grace NJ. +.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
NAVY SWIMMERS DOWN
PRINCETON u. TEAM

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Jan. 31.-The
Annapolis midshipmen defeated
Princeton here Saturday % to 10
points in a dual swimming engage
ment. featured by the excellent work
of the navy swimmers in the 100
yard relay. The team covered the
distance in 1.19 40 which equaned
the academy record that was hung
up in the meet with the Tigers last
season and which is One-fifth of a
second better than the intercol-
legiate record. The middies took
first and second places in all events
with the exception Of the distance
plunge, which was won by Driscoll
of the Tigers, whose work was
clever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
I'M THE BIG
OUTDOORS
GUSTAV MEyER

wishes would command respect. It
was to give them this opportunity
that the league was formed
Undoubtedly a great deal OF first
class legislation has been advanced
through the influence OF the league
and others prevented from being
put on the statute books by which
sudden crisis in the destruction OF
natures delicate balance OF wild
life averted but it is one thing. 10
pass a beneficial law and another
thing TO make it stay passed. Usu-
ally the weight of popular enthus-
iasm and interest aroused by the
campaign undertaken in behalf of
the law carries it triumphantly on
10 the statute. but il is characters
tic of our people that having done
a good deed, we promptly pass ii
from our minds and regard il as a
fixeI thing and we return TO our
business relieved and satisfied.
have in mind at this time the es-
adjustment Of the conservation
commission which has taken our
natural resources out OF politics
Think of it FIVE state departments
taken out Of the place OF hunters
reach and put under the control of
non political commission Will
it stay put?
Every session OF the legislature
sume senator or assem- blyman has
this or that repeal bill up his sleeve.
These repeal bills are usually the
outcrOppinG OF party causes and
sometimes the result OF tremen-
dous demand by tho place hunter
for soft berths which usually fol
low after hot campaign. Now the
point 7 want 20 drive home 20 ev-
cry one who supported this benef-
cial- measure which put the natural
resources Of our state into non
political department is 10 be on your
guard. You are scattered 20 the
four winds and gone about your
business but remember the cam
paign for state offices is on and
some Of these state offices will be
filled from your counties. You can
share toward holding the ground
gained but the league needs the
help Of the county organization in
such matters and as YOU are part
OF the league IL is up 10 YOU 70 back
the league UP by letting your can
didates which are running in your
counties for state offices know what
your desires are in the conservation
OF wild life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

The Indiana Fish. Game and For
est league is a result Of a popular
sentiment for "a closer union of
those who believe i'm the possibili-
ties of the states natural resources.
It's organization was effected at a
meeting in Indianapolis on oct 26.
1871. upon call issued TO various
clubs throughout the state interest
I'd i'm fish and game culture ana
protection by a committee appoint
ed for that purpose by the Marion
County Fish and Game Protective
association.
The league has worked faithful
Is toward fostering rather than de-
stroying our fish and game. 1t has
vigorously advocated better legis-
lation toward wild life-it has
pleaded with the public for the cul-
uvation of "a proper respect and re-
gard for the laws and their en-
forcement-and for the restocking
of our fields and waters. etc.
Much good has been accomplish
ed by the activity of the league
among which it's devoted support
toward the establishing Of the con
eeryatiou commission stands out
greatly to its credit The league is
now actively engaged in organizing
local county fish and game protec-
tive associations through which il
expects to- strengthen its cause and
become "a power I'm conserving the
wild life OF the state and in back
ing up the fish and game laws. The
broader interests of an Conserva-
tiouists are identical and the league
acts iu useful accord with all
agencies whose interests arc i'm any
way similar 10 its own. II was seen
los the founders of the league that
the state needed q central medium
through which the real sportsmen
could work I'm solving the larger
problems of the day. For "a long
time it has bceu recognized by
thinking men that through lack
Of harmony and cooperation a vast
amount of energy has been wasted
Organization has been carried ont
nm some counties. but IL has not been
statewide and IL has. therefore.
been impossible 20 secure recogni-
ton OF the principles put forward
BY game protectionists proportion
ate 20 their Importance and TO the
number of people advocating them.
II was felt 10y the organizers as
| well as bv hundreds Of the mem
bers of the league that what was
most needed i'm order 20 insure ef-
| fective reforms i'm our policy to-
ward wild life was state league
that would bring together all who
had the same interests at heart. but
who were working independently
and on divergiug lines. II was real
/ lied that I'm every county In the
state There are many men who un-
derstand the folly OF destroying
| valuable natural resources like our
/ fish and game. but who are either
unable 10 accomplish anything at
all toward checking this or are un-
able 10 make their influence felt
/ except through local county or
| canizations that are ut most infiu
j entail only within she county. IL
\ was thought that If these men were
given an opportunity 20 join hands
/ i'm the work they would present
such formidable band that their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
BOWLING CLASSIC
HELD IN PEORIA
This Years American Bowling
Congress Is Scheduled
for March.

PEORIA, H., Jan. 31.-SucceSS is
assured fOr the twentieth annual
tournament OF the American Bowl
ing congress to be held at Peoria,
H., beginning March 10 and continu-
ing for three or four full weeks, as
entries are in the hands of Sec'y
Langtry for over five hundred and
fifty teams, and three weeks still re-
main before the entries close on Feb.
IS.
The officials of the congress are
seriously considering the extending
OF the closing date TO April s, in or
DER to accommodate the anticipated
huge list of contestants, most Of
whom come at the last minute.
Good Teams.
The Birk Bros. team, Of Chicago.
recently bowled 1851, pins in one
game in Chicago, and are the team
that hold the worlds record of 1861
made at Grand Rapids tournament in
1917, are entered in the tournament
together with the Acquilla Cigars. of
st. Paul, now bowling under the
rame of Frankson and Lane. and
VIZ "a NAAC ONAASA oNVV team AlidA
has won honors at the worlds cham
pionship contests.
The Athearn Hotels, OF Oshkosh,
Wis, who were last years champions
at Toledo, with a score of 1892, are
also entered, as are all of the minor
event champions, including Harry
Cavan. of Pittsburg, the worlds rec
ord breaker who turned in the mag
nihcent total of us for his three
game effort
Great Promise.
The tournament really promises to
Guido the great Toledo tournament
of 1919 when they had entered 1876
teams, which was considered a Won
Gerful collection of athletes, proba-
bly, the greatest in any contest in the
world, as over FIVE thousand men
participated, and indications this
year are that the high water mark
of 1919 will be passed
Sec'y Langtry Will remain in Mil
waukee until Feb. Is, tic receive en-
tries. then removing his headquar-
ters to Peoria, where he will remain
until after April /, TO clean up all the
details of the big show which gem
orally takes a week or ten days
after the last ball has hummed
down the drives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
BY ED HUGHES.
,The Famous Sport CartoOni.t.)


Fifteen years ago Jabez White
was hailed as the lightweight cham
pion OF England. White was one Of
the most polished boxers and skilled
ring strategists that ever represent
ed John Bull in the 1873 pound di-
vision. When he had exhausted all
worthy opposition in the tight lit
tie isle" Jabez decided TO invade
America and win a worlds title.
Whites splendid reputation reach
ed this country before the boxer
himself. His first bout was with
Jimmy Britt. then the recognized
lightweight champion OF the world
by reason of his victories over
young Corbett. Battling Nelson and
his sensational five-round encounter
with Joe Cans which he lost on
foul in the fifth round when The
Old Master" was on the floor and
practically out.
When Jabez White dipped through
the ropes OF the Frisco ring on
that May evening 10 years ago his
first act was to tie a pair Of blue
satin baby shoes to the top rope
in his corner Ring-siders were
amazed. They couldn't get" the
significance OF the thing.
Baby's shoes.
The little shoes had been packed
in Jabez's bag by his wife on the
morning he left England. The be
lOnged TO his baby for White was a
father of two years standing.
Tie them in your corner every
time you fight. Jabez. Then you'll
always think Of the kiddie and me
and you just can't lose explained
his wife.
Round after round, Jabez White,
gazing almost wistfully AZ his baby's
tiny shoes dangling from the rope.
revitalized his spent energy through
recollection Of home and the family
circle and the brave hopes that were
cherished there for his success by a
fair maid and a bouncing baby
Round after round, White. fight
ing with the fness OF a master, out
boxed ard outfought the clever Britt
When the 18th commenced. Jabez
White was within six minutes fsti-
cutting Of the coveted worlds title
If he could avoid being knocked out
the decision was sure 20 be his.
Then someone discovered why
White had placed the baby shoes i'm
his corner.
Kelley Takes Shoes.
The intelligence was banded about
until finally is reached the ears of
Spider Kelley. Britts chief advisor
the craftiest second that ever
handled a fighter on the Pacific
Coast. Kelley's sagest counsel had
been spent He was down 20 the
advice OF the preliminary boxers
mentor" Your only chance is a
knock out Jimmy" Suddenly "a
scintillating flash from Delphi scared
the gray gloom Of drifting ringside
smoke n the Britt section. Kelley
slipped out OF the Britt corner.
No one ever knew how he did it
but before the Goth round started
Spider Kelley was back in the Britt
angle-with Jabez Whites baby's
shoes.
These are what's been lickin' you.
jimmy" screamed in the Spider.
Tell him they're missing when you
come together. Don't forget. Jim
N.Y.
Britt followed instructions. The
gong rang for the final round. The
customary handshake. Look ia
beg, Your kids shoes are gone,''
said Britt pointing 10 Whites corner.
White glanced horror stricken n
that direction. Britt plunged in full
OF fight.
White Was Beaten.
Jabez White his mind distracted.
..l.r, ..l.r.f Hon md. r.r,a Ind L..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
BASKETBALL SCORES.

At Terre Haute-ROse Poly so;
Earlham 2S.
At vansviue-Evansvill Y. NJ. G.
A. SO; Nashville Ramblers %.
High School.
Anderson AZ; Huntington 16.
Lapel As: Whiting 70.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
OHIO STATE WINS.
By Associated Press:

b. Associated Press:
ANN ARBOR. Mich. Jan ST.
Ohio easily defeated Michigan in a
western conference basketball game
Saturda ynieht 80 &c IS. Although
he played guard Chick" Harley
failed to feature II was Michigan's
sixth successive defeat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
CARDINALS SIGN CATCHER

Ry Associated Press
ST. LOUIS. Jan. S1.-Thc 81. Louis
Nationals Saturday night announced
the purchase Of Manager Grover
Hartley. a catcher of the Columbus
club of the American association.