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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-31
THE PASSING YEAR RARELY
EXClTES ONES SYMPATHlES
Judgment Upon 1920 Can Be More Con.
vlncinsIy Formed When Time Has
Gided II or Clarified Its
Tendencies

L range vision is icly accurate. 1t may
even BE- called deceptive since the larger
relationships of mundane affairs are un
avoidably obsCurcd by emphasis upon the
immediate particulars.
knowledge of what happened in the year
that ends tonight is not as yet convertible
into the terms into which history in the
broad sense is translated Upon the dcvcl
opmcnt of perspective, it's gradual but GER
tain growth, the meaning of events must
wait
1t il easy enough for historians today to
explain. at least to their own satisfaction.
why Rome, Athens and the Spanish world
empire Yell King Philip II. a monarch
endowed with positively abnormal capacity
for hard work, was deeply versed in the de-
tails Of the "Invinciblr Armada" pxpedi-
ton But he died in ignorance of the real
and prolonged significance of the defeat of
his naval arms.
Nor do misconceptions apply alone to the
score of error or disaster. Enterprises of
great pith and moment are often launched
so quietly, 50 Subtly. that the quest Of au
thentic origins occupies the attention of
learned nquistors for generations.
Good old 1920 The phrase is not vet
current. 1t sounds, indeed, bit ronic.
Mrs. Wharton writes of the suavc and sooth-
ing seventies. Her readers sigh regretfully.
The days that are no more touch the chord
of sentiment and everything is forgiven.
Even the mid Victorian age is absOlvcd.
Unread in the main are the verbal tempcsts
of Carlyle on that subject. In the rctrOces
sion Of the cycles the gliding upon the van
ishcd years grows thick. resplendcnt.
Acutely familiar, 1920 shuies out, sinks
off. Worn and in wretched garb. Whatever
the failings of that twclvpmonth. Drawer
,,s9l H.
cndarS are always conSpicuouSly we'll
dressed. Even the memory of the war years
is by this time not wholly depressing There
is rather prevalent notion that humanity
was better then, materially and physically
abused, but spiritually opulent and bloom
ing.
HoroicS. rightly or wrongly inspired. are
gamourous. The year terminating today
was poor in them. Adjustment is a tedious.
7roSair process Throughout the globe both
the good and evil of 1920 were inevitably
involved in the drab labor of reconstruction
HindSight will some day perhaps make all
plain.
Meanwhile it is permissible to note that
this planetary sphere rcvovcd as usual
during 1920 and that mankind was busy.
too. Its major struggles, misguided or
otherwise. wcro directed toward the con-
vincinG re- establishment Of peace.
There is. in fact. scarcely single i'm
portant event of 1920 which cannot be re-
lated directly to the reactions Of war and
its aftermath. American happenings are not
excluded from this category. despit" the fact
that none of the b"lliger"nts in the world
conflict suffered relatively so little.
War reactions unQuoStonaby played their
part in tn" domestic political ovcrturn, which
Inns accorded a rho R,IuIbIirop rarty
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Bill Would AllolD Chinese
Refugees to Stay in u. S.

Washin gton.-The 300 Cinnamon
who came out of Mexico with Per-
shing's column when the American
forces were withdrawn would be per-
mitted to make their homes in the
United States under a resolution Wed
nesday introduced by Representative
Bee OF Texas. The Cinnamon have
been interned at Leon Springs and
other border points since they came
from Mexico, and have been sustained
by congressional appropriations made
for the war department.
Lands and goods OF the Cinnamon
were confiscated by the rebel forces
after their break with the Villa fac
ton, and they sought refuge With the
American column to avoid being kill
ed. They were brought into the Unit
ed States as military necessity, and
since their arrival have been used by
the army in various capacities. Gen.
eral Pershing has made a report in
which the valuable service rendered
by them to the army is set forth.
The resolution by Mr.. Dee was In.
troduced upon receipt of information
that the department of labor was pre-
pairing to deport the Cinnamon.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Bandits Armed With Corncobs.

Our correspondent in Villa HermOsa
communicated to us the capture of
some inventive individuals. who. hav-
ing passed themselves off as rebels,
devoted themselves to robbing and at
lacking small towns. 1T was aston
ishing that the captured men carried
arms that were a crude imitation
of 1920 rifles, made of worthless
wood; in their cartridge belts they
were wearing corncobs instead OF
deadly bullets. For some time they
fooled many and gained much booty.
At last their protector, Gestas, slept
and they were taken prisoners. Ell
Universal, City of Mexico.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
PRESIDENT VETOES
BUDGET SYSTEM BILL
The Bill Is Held by the
President to Be UncOn-
stitutional.

WashingtOn.-The bill 10 estaoiISp
a national budget system was Ne'oeu
Friday by President Wilson. The mea
sure was held by the president 10 u
unconstitutional because ii TOOK Ironl
the chief executive the power 10 to
move the controller general ana the
assistant controller general Officers
who would be appointed by nm WIFI
the advice and consent Of the senate.
The president said he returned 'he
measure without his approval with the
greatest regret because he was IN
entire sympathy with its objects. he
added that he returned it at the ear
Hest possible moment. with the nope
that the congress may find time before
adjournment to remedy the defect.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
RECORDS PROMISED IN 1920
Millions to Be Spent in Improving
Public Highways and Transporta-
ton Facilities.

The year 1920 promises to develop
revolution In Americas two great
prOblems-hlghways and transporta-
ton.
All over the country great interest
is being manifested In better roads
and improved transportation facili-
ties.
The coming of the pneumatic-tired
motOrtruck has given an impetus to
the movement for national highway
system that is sweeping everything
before II.
State after state has passed, with
out noticeable opposition. apprOpria-
tons fJf millions Of dollars to build
and improve main market and inter
county highways.
What these activities pOrtend can be
visualized In some measure when II Ia
said that Of the 2.OOO.OOO miles of
roads In this country only 100000 miles
are improved.
Motor transports work at highest ef-
ficiency on good roads. although the
pneumatic truck tire is rendering con-
splcuous service In transporting
heavy loads over swamp ground and
the sandy soil OF fruit groves.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
LEMONS FOR FRECKLES
Girls! Make a Bleaching Beauty Lo-
ton for Few Cents.

Squeeze the Juice of two lemons into
bottle containing three ounces Of
orchard white, shake well, and you
have the best freckle and tan lotion,
and complexion beautifier, at very,
very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will sup
ply three ounces of orchard white for
a few cents. Massage this sweetly
fragrant lotion into the face, neck,
arms and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear, soft and rOsy-white the skin
becomes. Yes! 1t is harmless and
never irritates.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
WOMEN NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands Of women have kidney and
b,adder trouble and never suspect + anu
Womers' complaints often pros. 10 be
nothing else .rs Sidue, trouble. or the
result of kidney or bladder disease '"e
If +b. Kidneys are not in Loa,.L.
condition. they may cause the other or.
cans to become diseased
S Pain in the back, headache loss Of am
bition, nervousness, , are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment nv
vJ.-,s Swamp-Root, . nbv.;o;, 1T
scription. obtained at any drug Store nav
be Just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediately from any drug store.
However. if you wish first 10 test this
great preparation send ten cents IN Dr
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
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' V@
KEEP ROADS IN GOOD REPAIR
Farmer Can Make Much Improvement
by Dragging Highway In Front
Of His Property.

Every farmer should feel his de-
pendence upon good roads. Whether
or not one lives on n public highway
he should take an interest I'd the
nearest one to his farm or the road
ne must use 10 market his farm. or
chard and garden products.
There are many times when a days
work can he spared on the road. Aft
er heavy rains the road may need GER
tain repairs or improvements when
the overSeer is not ready 10 call out
the hands. Why not Individual farm.
ers donate II days work on the road
at such timer
BY keeping a road drag and drag
gtng the road along ones land after.
heavy rains the road may be greatly
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
$IO,4S9,790 Appropriation
Out of the School Fund

Austin, Tex-In response 10 re-
quest from the house, Miss Annie
Webb Blanton, state superintendent OF
public instruction Friday submitted
statement of school finances. II
shows that the total of SIC, ,79O was
apportioned out OF the available school
fund this session, $5,676,992 to com
mon districts and $4,S12,79S to indie
pendent districts. The common dis
tricts are all rural, while some OF the
independents are also rural. OF the 756
Independent districts, 500 have fewer
than 500 scholastics.
During the twelve months ending
May l last the available school fund
received s14,123,559, out of which
comes the $3,279,49S for purchase OF
free textbooks, leaving S1O.S44,061 net
for apportionment
The permanent school fund is esti-
mated at s72.Os2,12S. composed of the
following: Railroad bonds, $1,7o3,317;
state bonds, 2,772, 900; city, county and
district bonds, $1S,616,811, and school
land notes estimated at $49,000,00O val
uation. Miss Blanton says this fund
yields an average interest return of
&c per cent.
Miss Blanton estimates that an ap-
preparation of $1,0OO,0OO will provide
an increase of between and 1-3 per
cent in teachers salaries.
OF the 756 independent districts, 622
levy a local tax of soc or more, and
of these, fifty Incorporated cities levy
a tax of more than soc. The remaining
ninety-five levy a tax of less than soc.
About so per cent of the common dis
tricts levy a school tax of soc.
A total of 1912 schools have receiv-
ed aid from the 100000 appropria-
ton to help rural schools, it being
available only for those with less than
800 scholastics. OF this years amount,
only s1S4,610 remains unexpended.
Two per cent of the appropriation was
set aside for administration expenses;
Of that $4,000. the sum of s25,577 has
been used to date.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

improved. II is an easy matter to
have an agreement so each farmer
will drag the road in front of his
farm. This would maintain the road
till the regular hands could be called
out at stated intervals or till the COM
missioner could make the necessary
repairs.
The time has come when we must
consider the roads an asset, indis-
pensable to the well-being Of the
farmer and his family. This being
true, is It not every mans duty to do
all he can to keep the roads in good
condition? The individual as well as
the county is responsible.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
GOOD ROADS AID APPEARANCE
Farmstead Buildings on Improved
Highways Found In Better Shape
and Fences Kept Up.

Have you ever compared the farm
stead on an improved highway with
one on dirt road? Why In the for
mer are the buildings in so much bet
ter shape, the fences up and In state
of repair. the fields spick and span
the. house grounds well kept and
hedges trimmed. while I'm the latter
the buildings are implanted? Strange
as II may seem. the difference Is
caused by the road.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
BEN Met WIth misfortune.

The new giant bell, Jeanne dare"
destined for RSten cathedral. met
with an accident bust after 1t had left
the foundry o. n2ecS. Erapcea It
was being drawn 81 ! horses through
the streets when axletree gave
way, and the gresfbell. weighing 20
tons, fell TO the round, obstructing
the traffic The rpsd was cleared suf-
ficiently to allow vehicles to pass some
hours afterward, but it took five days
10 lift the bell.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
VARIOUS KINDS OF HIGHWAYS
Each Community Should Select Type
That Can Be Built and Main
tanned at Lowest Cost.

There are various types of roads
that last, and each community should
choose the type that can be built and
maintained at the least expense. For
some communities II may he gravel.
for others concrete. for others sand
clay roads. But in every community
there should be good roads every day
In the year.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Doughnuts Help College Boys.

Doughnuts are paying the expenses
Of eight Kansas boys, students at the
Kansas State Agricultural college at
Manhattan. These young men were or
ganized recently as a corporation call
ed The Perfect Bakery" Their bakery
turns out all kinds of bread, small
cakes and cookies, but the speciality is
dOughnuts.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
DEFENDERS TIME ENOUGH

Jessie-Have you mentioned leap
year In the presence of your beau as
yet?
os'e-Do | look foolish enough to
pull scare like that on a shy young
man and l not knowing where nv next
STEADY Is coming from Buffalo Elk
press.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
SoIicitous.

Patricia had been strictly forbidden
10 help herself 10 her older sister
ilelen'S doll, but one day she got the
doll out Of its box in a closet and Helen
found her with il.
Il thought ! told you not to take
my doll" said Helen.
Patricia was silent n moment: then.
coming close to Helen. she explained,
confidentially: IL had to take her I'D,
Helen; she was crying"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Costs few cents! Drop a little
Freezone on that touchy corn, instant
ly that corn stops hurting, then you
lift it right out with the fingers.
Why wait? Your druggist sells a
tiny bottle of Freezone for a few cents,
sufficient to rid your feet of every hard
corn, soft corn, or corn between the
toes, and calluseS without soreness or
irritation. Freezone is the much
talked of discovery of the Cincinnati
genius.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Murder VIII Out.

Lester LedfOot-This floor Is very
slippery. 1t is hard to keep on your
feet
His dance partner-Oh Then you
were really trying to keep on my feet?
I thought il was accidental.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Could She Garry Them?

While l was putting my hat and
coat on my little boy asked me where
was going and I told him that was
going to get seats for the circus. He
said, Mamma, can you carry themT'-
Exchange.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Powerful Pile PuIier

Featured by cylinder containiro
a piston with a lifting force OF aighI
tons. hydraulic apparatus has been
Invented for pulling up pilina even
frsm deep water.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Hardest Kind Of Work.

Housewife-There is plenty of work
about II you'd only look for 1t.
Hobo-Yes, lady, an by the time
I've found II all me energy's gone.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Car of Tomatoes Shipped.

Jacksonville, Tex. H. Brooks
shipped the first car of tomatoes Fri
day. They were sold for SO per crate.
A mixed car of tomatoes and potatoes
was also shipped. The potatoes sold
for So per 100 pounds.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Charity.

How many things might he tolerated
in peace and left to conscience had
We but charity. and were Il not the
chief stronghold Of our hypocrisy to
be ever judging one another.-Johp
Milton.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Not Wanted.

u can give you reading lights In
your library of considerable candle
power"
"But l don't want candles. ! want
electric light"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Ezndicar.

81 don't think Edith VIII ever make
u hit rs - vocalist"
"She mas y good voice.
.'vo~ Int she's go' such big mouth
t,,.,, ,',nre'> rr echo. md that spoils
The ,re,-, ~ apr singing"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
MnneN for Good Roads

More tlau 6N million dollars is
available ton hard surface roads In
1920. according Ia the United States
department of agriculture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Fuii-Biocd indian Ends Life

Muskogee, Ok.-What Indian agency
officials declared to be the first sui.
eide of a full-blood Indian on record
took place at Oktaha, Friday, when
Jeff Oliver. 80 years old, ended his
own life by hanging.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Cleaned Out

Judge-Have you anything to offer
the court before sentence is passed on
your
Prisoner-No, your honor; my law
yer took my last dollar.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Accept california" Syrup of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say "Californla."-Ad 4,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Geology and Finance,

Some day the coal will all give out.
Yet, as We fear the worst.
We are convinced beyond a doubt,
The cash will vanish first.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
German Prisoners Withdrawn

Shanghai.-Most of the German
war prisoners held in camps in ia.
pan and in China have now been
repatriated. A contingent Monday
passed through Shanghai
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Daughter Of Ex-President to Marry

New Haven. Conn.-Mr. and Mrs.
William Howard Taft Tuesday an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter Helen to Frederick Johnson
Manning, instructor in history at Yale
University.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Charitable View.

The Setter-What did the fends in
human form cut your tail off for.
Sport?
The Fox Terrier-Search me! May
be one of the results of the high cost
of living is dogtail soup.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Roads Are impossible.

In the winter and spring the Ordi-
nary country roads soon become al
most impossible on account of the
rains and SHOWS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Acccptino the CorrectIon

The Gob-A strange cruiser has
Just passed us.
The Ensign-Say, "sir."
The GOb-A strange cruiser has
Just surpassed us.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
His Place.

"You would think from the way
that actor carries himself. he was a
superhuman."
$50 he is-at fifty cents night"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
The Real Test.

He has great memory for
names and faces"
That's all right. but can he remem-
Der the times he borrows money from
his friendsT
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
NJ aturaIlv.

"She made a pointed address at the
club yesterday"
"What was II onr
spin money"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
His Object.

II know man who married more
than once and always for money"
what a mercenary wretch"
mot at all. He was q minister"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Loyalty.

Pa, what Is lOyalty|
Loyalty, my boy. is that spirit
which causes man to turn down an
offer Of more money from the other
fellow"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
The Fault.

"This automobile seems to be dis
abled somewhere. What's the trouble
with herr"
81 guess it's her rheumatic tires"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
His Trouble.

There goes one of the most wide
awake men | know"
$50 enterprising"
mo; he's got insomnia"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
On the Defense.

Oke-Would you be satisfied X you
had all the money you wanted?
Owens-Td be satisfied II / had all
the money my creditors wanted.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Oh, Fudge.

"Some complain that women are no
longer skilled in the use of the
needle"
"Well?"
"But my wife can adjust one on
craphophonp nluch better than ! can"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Fortunate is the woman who re-
members that frowns beset .,ora
wrinkles than smiles.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

A woman's idea of economy is TO
buy lot of things she has no use for
because they are cheap
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

If 1t was not for their famous wives
many men would never be heard of.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

If free verse has something to say,
it also will be read even if it isn't
poetry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Never criticize anything at a char
ity bazaar; you can't tell who made II.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Did you ever see man who wasn't
willing to make money without work.
ing for II?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

Sore Eyes, Blood-Shot Eyes. Watery Eyes
Sticky Eyes. all healed promptly with night
ly applications OF Roman Eye Balsam.-Adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Words.

''This man Jaggs who is running for
office" "Yes?" "What does he
stand forT
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12

"What did you raise In your gar
den last year,"
Nothing. Some kids in the neigh
borhood raised Cain in it."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-06-12
Longest Road In World

The Lincoln highway is the longest
road In the world.
The Washington times., 1920-03-31
PRESIDENT IS INVITED
TO ADDRESS BAPTISTS
Congressman William D. Upshaw of
Georgia Heads Delegation
Calling Mt White House.

President Wilson was today invited
to address the Southern Baptist con-
vention, to be held in Washington
from May IL to II, inclusive. Con-
gresham William d. Upshaw Of
Georgia headed a delegation that
called at the White House to take up
the matter.
1t was explained by Mr.. Upshaw
that the gathering here marks the
close of the campaign for $4,000, ,00O
to be used for progressive Chris
tianity." He said about 10000 church
men will attend. and that more than
500 900 900 has been raised for the fund
in question.