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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
IMMIGRANTS ARE
BEING SWlNDLED
american SharperS Thronq New
York City 10 Prey on People
From Old World.
USE SIMPLE SCHEMES
ssIi Brooklyn Bridge and Statue Of
Liberty Every Day - Five Cent
Subway Tickets Bring SO for
Trip to Chicago.

New York From StcDragc 20 sue
cess briefly sketches the careers IF
many immigrants e. America Eut Il
does not ten tho Hru:gl"-. the hard
ships and even tho indlgnitisS endured
Ply many immigrants. including some nf
the most successful. ones during 'he
in'eV eniug period between their arriv-
al in America and the time when they
achieve success or suffer failure. a.
the case may Toe.
Every year brings fresh crop of
stories about successful immigrants
but y brings also stories about imml-
grants leaving America. disappointed
and discouraged. because. hacking gov
ornamental protection an" friendly
Guidance. they fell into tn huul~ of
Ne" York city shaT"rs who ne,c'd
them of their savings
Tricks Are Many.
The tricks of these sharperN, as cats
ioEued by persons who have mycNtigat
ed complaints. range from the outright
sale of the Statue Of Liberty and
Brooklyn bridge for an amount cQu.va-
lent to IA" entire savings of The jmmi
grant 10 the sale Of subway tickets n
cost of from $40 to $50 each. good
for trip 10 Chicago"
One artful confidence man who
waxcd wealthy without the necessity
for prolonged honest effort garuered
immigrant dollars through the sale OF
green tickets at 81 to s. apiece enti
thing the bearers to admission 70 th'
United States.
More than 600 immigrants annual
ly file complaints of exploitation will
the bureau of Industries and immigra
tion Of New York state.
Immigrants Fall Easy Prey.
Newly arrived immigrants, unfamiI
lar with our language, customs an
laws and form Of government. are cas-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
KILLS SON FOR BERRY THIEF
Two Farmers Try to Protect rae"
From Raids Unknown to Each
Other.

Concord, y. H-Oliver c. pimon !,
n farmer Of West Concord district,
was shot and killed late nj night by his
father. who mistoOk him for q berry
thief. according to reports 10 the 20"
lice. Raids upon their berry Pa'ch
had aroused the ire Of the Dimonhs.
The father said he decided to arm
himself and lie in wait for the raid
ers.
Unknown 70 tho father, the son de
cided upon the same course and when
tho older Dimond saw an armed man
ENFORCE from the thicket he said he
srod Oliver Dimond died soon af-
terward. After Investigating the Sho"t-
ing the authorities decided no acti"h
on their part was necessary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
Train Hits Deer.

Hazleton. Pa.-A Lehigh Valley
railroad passenger train leaving Ha-
zletOn for bethlehem encountered
three deer along the tracks near
Weatheriy. and struck one Of them os
It tried to cross the rails. The deer
keeled over. hut quickly got up and
scampered into the woods with the
others. Another. Lehigh Valley train
steamed behind Several deer almost Il
mile beyond Weatherly. They kept
ahead of the engine and disappeared
into the forest after they got tired Of
the race.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
Two Babes Killed by Bolt
Buried in Yard by Parents

The bodies Of Jennie Stahur-
ski. nine years old, and her
brother Edward. two, killed by
n bolt of lightning. were found in
the yard in the rear of their
home in New York city, buried
up to their heads.
The family believed the old
world superstition that. by bury
ing victims Of lightning in this
manner, the electricity would be
drawn out by the earth.
Physicians convinced the grief
stricken parents with difficulty
that the children were dead and
not stunned. as they believed.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

ScSSCd themselves of another copy. an
exact duplicate. even TO its blue paper
cover; aud sat down and began re-
calling everything Searles had told
me about his efforts TO find the ac-
tress.
The telephone on the table at my Ell
bow rang until Flynn came in timid-
ly to quiet it.
IF it's Mr.. Torrencc-" | began.
ITS the Barton station, sir
There's n telegram | Snatched the
receiver spitefully. thinking it only
the mcthodical Terrence confirming
the appointment made by telephone.
But the operator began reading:
Springfield, Ohio. September 80, 1917
Gable from London agent says last
forwarding address for Violet Dewing
WAS hotel in Seattle. Please ask
Harkaway X Stein and anybody else
on Broadway who might know what
companies are on coast or headed
that way. | find no clew in theatrical
papers and don't want to mess things
by making inquiries direct. If party
can hc located, will start West I'M
mediately. Searles"
The thought Of Searlcs was comfort
ing, and ] r"proaChed myself for not
having summoned him at the begin
ming Of my pcrplexities. | Immediately
dictated this reply:
Take first train east and come to
me at Barton as quickly rs possible.
Hope to have news for YOU"
CTO BE CONTINUED
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
o~orrc17 81 cu1e1lJ JcrzAn1sy Jonv
CHAPTER iV-continued.


"flNnn has caught he spirit %" cried
Alice eXutiugly. "Ha,cn't You.
flynn|
Flynn, turning TO confirm this. cau~-
cd the car to sWcryc aud graZc - truck
piled high with household goods
Nv" may "Iudc the pursuing
Knights / suggested, "hur some VII.
laEc constable may take IL into his
head to pinch MS"
ooh, that would be lovely cried
Alice. And wrll telegraph dear Mr.
I"rr"ncr to come and bail Ms out
We reached carton AT nine o'ylorh
anu after ana informal >upr"r list.
rnrd Jo Autoinc's solemn reports as
Vait"d To the garage. TN" prisoner
had made 30 sign. he said. and moth.
Ing had occurred duru. tho day.
"Hut There his, Mr. Singleton.
which you ought to know. sir. The
Old Tyringhum people don't like the
gorugs uu here. You'll admit it's all
mighty queer ! don't complain. sir
hut some of the boys threaten iu
leave. sir. And / look AZ IL this way.
that nobody understanding what the
spyiu2 and hrihcS offered AMI taking
prisoners is all about. is most pc
Culiar. We got 10 know where we
stand. that's what irs come 10. sir
And the widow being nightyIikc and
Flynn comin, home and saving moth
ing hut shaking his head when we
for Yourself sir how # looks to lis"
What ne said AS ia the general as
meet of fhiu,,s vas true hut didn't
admit that il wos true Alice had ron-
worried m. IN tho notion that I was n
character in a story q pIovthinr of
fate. and lightly brushed aside An
toiuo's mclorcboIv nloipt
"Any man of Won" said "who
leaves this rronnrtv viii ha hrouobt
back and shot. Tell that 10 the bows ="
\c,crth,ios. tho nerfact co,,auiuitv
Of u,a pnniIomau in tho tool bouse
WHOM I visited him tho neyt morninr
shook my faith = triH, in tho story
hook fco,urrs of life ar Rarton Ue
uos an ovomnlorv nriSoner tho ouards
renorted ana no had maintained the
strictcst silence in my absence He
INTO smot,ad and road courtaoustv
tbo,tip, tho ,no,, for thcir ,tta,tfors
and that was All Whom I shaved my
self at tho window no rose and throw
down the mapazine he was reading
md replIed good natrretily TO my in
uuiry as To how he was getting along
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
CASCARETS
~They Work while you Sleep"

DO YOU feet all tangled uf-hilious.
conStipatcd, hcadachy, nervous, fun OF
cold? Take Ca>"aret> tonight for your
liver and bowels Ia straightcn you out
by morning. Wake MP with head clear
stomach right breath sweet and feel
ing fine. No gripping. no Inconvenience.
Children love taSCarctS too. 10, -,
80 centS.-AdN.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

Hurry mother A teaspoonfpl of
California" Syrup of Figa today
may prevent sick child tomorrow.
If your child is constipated, bilious,
feverish, fretful, has cold. collie, or if
stomach is sour, tongue coated, breath
bad. remember = good "physic-la1a-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
TOWN TURNS OUT
TO FIGHT REPTILE
obioans Show Bravery in De-
tending Homes. Although
Battle Becomes FlaSCO.

1oran O.-"lIeIp, help! \ snake
40 zoe, long IS chasing me"
shouting between gaSps for breath.
coroId Gr,mmcr dashed from tt.
woods on snow Fork.
~It,s rs biz around as my waist and
go RIGHT down by the edge OF tine pond
-urIed around Il tree, cried the boy
The village was aroused. A mouster
repftIe imperiIed the live stock. not to
mention small boys. ShOtgunS. pl,c,,
forks. scythes, any WEAPONS that
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
ireiand's Coal outpr. Small

In comparison with Grnat Er.tp'u
coal production in ireland i ~ "a II,
significant scale Amounting ,, 80 a,.
tons in 1917 for ireland. whr" ,,,.
for England and Wales c,,'ur rr ~
1880 tons. and Scotland To - "a.
IA tons.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
x,,.L rorr.r Sweetheart at Church.

wichita, Kan-Theodore Osweiler
shot and killed Miss Carrie Cunning
ham 2 former sweetheart, as she was
an+orir, the door Of st. Mary's cathe-
draI 70 attend mass. Osweiler then at
tempted suicide, but his pistol missed
ere He is under arrest
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

tive" is often all that lie necessary.
Children love the "fruity" taste Of
genuine California" Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies and
children printed on the bottle. Saw
California" or you may get an imi-
tation fig syrup. Bewarel
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02
- ua,.d Animals: Barn Unframed.

Georgetown. Ky.-Lightning struck
tho harm of George Lee, near here, and
oI,bough ii killed eight sheep and i've
snrs n did not ignite the building in
whIch 81 900 worth Of hay was stored.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

4 good character * business as
set
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

Sorr women. sNe som" horses, can
never b. broke iron i" a"unrr nar-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-10-02

The building il typical opru-farcd
watch.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
WHICH IS YOUR MONTH";

This old astrological prediction was said to indicate. with tolerable cer- tainty. the character of the girl. Sc- cording to the month she was horn In: If a girl Is born In January. she will be prudent housewife. given to mel ancholy. but good.tempered.
 If In February, a humane and affec. donate wife and tender mother.
 If in March, a frivolous chatterbox. somewhat given to Quarreling.
 If In April. inconstant. not intelli- gent. but likely to be good.looking.
 If in May. handsome and likely to be happy.
 If in June. impetuous. will marry early and be frivolous.
 If In July, passably handsome. but with sulky temper.
 If in August, amiable and practical. and likely to marry rich.
 If in September. discreet, affahls and much liked.
 If in October. pretty and coquettish. and likely to be unhappy
 If in November, liberal. kind. of mild disposition.
 If in December, well proportioned. fond of novelty and extrnvagant-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
FOR READY REFERENCE

The word Czechs should be pro- nounced as though 1t were spelled "cheks."
 The Chilean government has taken steps to electrify three sections of its railway system.
 Owing to low water in the Nile there will be decided shortage In the Egyp- tan cotton crop.
 Meat which can be kept for several months Is salted in Colombia by dip ping 1t into the sea.
 By using a new jack with . rocker. like base an automobile can be made literally to lift itself.
 An English inventors interlocking concrete piling Is said to be stronger than sheet piling made of wood.
 A recently invented textile for un. dergarments stretches lengthwise but not across the weave of the material.
 Of European invention Is hand tel ephone with a push button in one side with which telegraphing can be done.
 A p per cent decrease in the num- Der of milk cows in Denmark Is one ef- feet of the war on the dairy industry of that country.
 According to North Carolina chem ist a palatable oil equal in food value to olive oil can be obtained from cocklebur kernels.
 An Englishman has invented a cen. trifugal pump directly connected with an electric motor that runs equally we'll either in or out of water.
 A new ferrule for crutches, wooden legs or cranes Is tipped with rubber and contains a coiled spring inside of tubing so 1t revolves as well as being resilient.
 Japan, which is rapidly advancing electrically, now has nearly 700 cen tral station systems. 530 power and light systems, AZ railways and 4S com. bined railway and lighting systems.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
FLOWERS OF THE MONTHS

January-Snowdrops. Fidelity. hope purity.
 February Primrose. Sincerity youth.
 March-Violet. Faithfulness, love modesty.
 April-Daisy. Innocence. patience. peace.
 May-Hawthorne. Hope. happy dom- estic life
 June-Honeysuckle. Fidelity. love, devotion.
 July-Water lily. Purity of heart. faith.
 August-Poppy. Consolation. September-Morning glory. Alice tion.
 October-Hop. Hope.
 r-Chrysanthemum. Fidel- ity. love.
 December-Holly. Domestic happi- ness. foresight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
INTERESTING INVENTIONS

An outfit to enable users of fash light batteries to make them as they are needed and insure their freshness has been invented.
 The government of Colombia has au- thorized the organization of scien- tific commission to make . geological survey of that country.
 Machinery for ships in which . steam turbine and an oil engine are coupled to each propeller. permitting either kind of fuel to be used. has been patented by Swiss engineer.
 A California man Is the patentee of . baggage check made In two parts which must be placed together to form It's number. preventing mistakes caused by checks with similar numbers.
 An electric headlight for hunters has been invented that gets its cur rent from dry batteries carried in a coat pocket, switch under its wear CTS left arm controlling It's rays.
 For writing in Braille embossed characters for the blind to read . Frenchman has invented a typewriter with a standard keyboard that can be used by person Ignorant of Braille.
 An English metallurgist has devel- oped process for detecting impuri. ties in steel by smoothing it's surface. etching 1t with an acid combination, and taking proof with printers ink.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
SOME P0STSCRlPTS

Russia's annual production of salt exceeds 2.1OO.OOO tons.
 Pure glycerln will help to dissolve fruit stains from linen.
 Recently patented garters for men include pockets for carrying money.
 A French inventor has modelled . monoplane from winged maple seed
 Both salt and fresh water Ash are caught in Lake Maracaibo. Venezuela.
 Wallpaper that Is made from rubber has been invented hy an Englishman.
 Pneumatic boxing gloves have beer invented by . Philadelphia sporting man.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

In the United States Commission- CTS Court, First Division ot Alaska, Wrangell Precinct in Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of Thomas Tamaree, deceased.
 NoTIcE OF SETTLEMENT OF
 FINAL ACCOUNT
 Notice is hereby given that An nie Tamaree, the duly appointed executrix of the above named estate has this day filed with me her final account and report as such execut- rix and that Tuesday, the 10th day of November, 1920, at the hour ot 2 o clock D. m. of said day and at the office of the U. $. Commissioner, Wrangell, Alaska. is hereby ap- pointed the time and place any per. son interested in said estate may appear and file exceptions 10 the said account and contest the same. Dated this 5th day of September, 1920.
 WM. G. THOMAS, U. $. Commissioner and Ex-Ohicio
 Probate Judge First Publication Sept, 16, 1920. Last Publication Oct. IA, 1920.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
TRUTH IN PELLETS

It doesn't make any differ ence how rich a man gets to be. If he isn't a gentleman he isn't good company.
 Even the grouch fills a place in this world If it's only to make other people glad that there aren't more like him here.
 Any woman will tell you that she doesn't want things her husband can't afford. All she ever asks for are the things she's certain in her own mind he can afford.
 We'll say this for the in- creased telephone rates. Since they went into effect there has been noticeable falling of in the number of guess who this Is speaking" calls.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Rev. Father Van der Pol was aboard the City of Seattle yester- day en route to Ketchikan to be- come rector of the Catholic Church at that place, succeeding Father Shepard who has been assigned to work elsewhere. Father Van der Pol is a genuine Sourdough. having come to Alaska many years ago. He was a resident of Nome during the boom days of that camp.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Miss Margaret Bronson left on the City of Seattle yesterday for Seattle where she will visit her sister, Mrs. T. w. Buschmann.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Wm. Van Clief took passage to Ketchikan on the Spokane which was in port Thursday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Rev. T. H. Turnell of Douglas has been holding services in the Catholic Church the past week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
Local News

Captain E. B. Fowler left on the City of Seattle yesterday for a short trip to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

For indoor target practice a pistol from which ping-pong ball Is shot by spring has been patented.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

A deposit of chrome ore that Is be- ing developed In Rhodesia Is believed to be the richest in the world.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

A new electrical call bell for hos pital patients use gives continuous signal until person answering 1t shuts of the current.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

There are now 53o.O0O persons liv- ing in Buffalo. police and bureau of vital statistics estimates show.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Mrs. L. Simpson was a passen- ger to Seattle on the Spokane which sailed south on last Thurs day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Clarence and Walter Haskins took passage to Seattle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

J. Claussen was aboard the City of Seattle yesterday en route to Everett to make the acquaintance of his two months old daughter. He will return north in a short time, bringing his family with him.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

MT. and Mrs. Gus Copstad left on the Spokane Thursday for Ketchikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Captain s. c. Burlington left for Seattle on the Jefferson last Thursday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

F. Waterbury was southbound passenger on the Spokane Satur- day. MT. Waterbury will spend a short time in three or four of the States of the Northwest and then go to California for the re- mainder of the winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Richard J. Suratt, Alaska rep- resentative for one of the big film corporations, left on the Princess Alice Thursday night for New York on business con- nected with the pictures he took in the Cassiar the past season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Lake Erie produces more hsh to the square mile than any other body of water in the world.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Mrs. Donald Sinclair and Miss Edna Sinclair were passengers to Seattle on the Princess Alice last Thursday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
THE DoD0's COMPANIONS

The dodo has as his companions:
 The grocer who put sand in his gu. gar.
 The butcher who weighed his hand with each steak.
 The market man who used a false bottom in his peck measure.
 The dry goods man who was yard stick juggler and could sell you 34-inch yards while you were looking at him.
 The humorist who used to get paid for writing about those things.-phila. delphia Ledger.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Lloyd Myers took passage to Seattle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

R. G. Gross took possage to &c., attle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Mrs. Robert Hyland of Tele- graph Creek left on the Princess Alice Thursday night for Ottawa where her little son, Steele, is in school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
BRIEF PARAGRAPHS

Baltimore has the distinction of be- Ing the home of the nsst American Methodist church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

St. Philips Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. M. o. Johnson Wednesday afternoon Oct. 27th.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21
WISE SAWS

A dinner lubricates business.-I.ord Stowell.
 The hoary head Is crown of glory. -Parsee.
 Fortitude Is the mean between fear and rashness.
 A third heir seldom enjoys property dishOnestly got.
 The heron planes the water because he cannot swim.
 A coward never forgave; 1t Is not his nature.-Sterne.
 Az much as you have so much you are w0rth.-DOn QuixOte.
 From hearing comes wisdom. from speaking repentance.
 A cool mouth and warm feet live long.-George Herbert.
 The fur that warns . monarch warmed a bear.-Pope.
 Hide the Outcast. betray not him that wandereth.-Bible.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

w. s. Binkley and Claud Black ington were initiated into the Redmen's lodge Tuesday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Mrs. Heacock sailed for Seattle on the City of Seattle yesterday. MT. Heacock, who is connected with the Harrington Transporta- tion company, will also leave in a short time for Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Entered as second-clsss matter at the Wrangell, Alaska, post office, under
 Act of Congress of March ,, 1878.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Colonel Mason left on the City of Seattle yesterday for Ketchi- kan. Colonel is going to enter the service of the Coast and Geo. detic Survey.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-10-21

Local News
 Captain E. B. Fowler left on the City of Seattle yesterday for a short trip to the States.
 Rev. T. H. Turnell of Douglas has been holding services in the Catholic Church the past week.
 Miss Margaret Bronson left on the City of Seattle yesterday for Seattle where she will visit her sister, Mrs. T. w. Buschmann.
 Wm. Van Clief took passage to Ketchikan on the Spokane which was in port Thursday. Mrs. L. Simpson was a passen- ger to Seattle on the Spokane which sailed south on last Thurs day.
 MT. and Mrs. Gus Copstad left on the Spokane Thursday for Ketchikan.
 Captain s. c. Harrington left for Seattle on the Jefferson last Thursday.
 Clarence and Walter Haskins took passage to Seattle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
 Lloyd Myers took passage to Seattle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Donald Sinclair and Miss Edna Sinclair were passengers to Seattle on the Princess Alice last Thursday evening.
 R. G. Gross took possage to &c., attle on the Princess Alice which was in port Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Robert Hyland of Tele- graph Creek left on the Princess Alice Thursday night for Ottawa where her little son, Steele, is in school.
 w. s. Binkley and Claud Black ington were initiated into the Redmen's lodge Tuesday night.
 St. Philips Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. M. o. Johnson Wednesday afternoon Oct. 27th.
 Colonel Mason left on the City of Seattle yesterday for Ketchi- kan. Colonel is going to enter the service of the Coast and Geo. detic Survey.
 Leslie O'Neil, who has been in the employ of the Burlington Transportation company for sev- eral seasons, left on the Jefferson for Seattle.
 Mrs. Heacock sailed for Seattle on the City of Seattle yesterday. MT. Heacock, who is connected With the Harrington IranspOrta- tion company, will also leave in a short time for Seattle.
 F. Waterbury was southbound passenger on the Spokane Satur- day. MT. Waterbury will spend a short time in three or four of the States of the Northwest and then go to California for the re- mainder of the winter.
 Richard J. Suratt, Alaska rep- resentative for one of the big film oorporof;ono 1aft on tho