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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
FAME FOR BERNARD NICHOLS
BrookIands Professional Is Only Amer
lean Who Ever Defeated Harry
Vardon at Golf.

Bernard (Ben) Nichols pro for the
BrOOklands Golf and Country club. De
trOit. Mich. is famous as the only
American professional who ever de
feated Harry NardOn, "A feat which he
accomplished in 1913 in a match on
the links of the WhitemarSh Valley
Country club, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
II was that same year that Ouimet
won from Vardon and Ray in the ma
tional open championship at the COun-
try club of Brookline, Mass.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
OTTO KNABE IS AGGRESSIVE
Great Sail Player While With
Philadelphia.

Otto Kuahe. who was appointed man
ager of the Kansas City American
: SSociation team to succeed Alex Me
earthly. is a Scrappcr. as was proved
~hru he-managed the Baltimore Fed
erals. He was great ball player with
.hp PhillieS for years, always credited
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Honey is playing a great first base
for the Dodgers.
The Cleveland club has agreed 70
send Pitcher Joe Bochling to the Oak
land coast league club.
The veteran. Floyd Kroh. has made
another shift and ~ last accounts was
with the Galveston team.
McGraw is searching franlically for
- couuie of pitchers. hut luck seems
10 ho against him This season.
In addition to getting Catcher Tohin
from Vancouver. the Portland club has
recalled McMullin from Y. Iima.
The Oklahoma City club has induced
Outfelder George Harper to return to
baseball 40 a member Of its team.
The Oakland club, having secured
pitcher Allen from Detroit had too
many boxmen. so sold Harry Weaver
to Kansas City.
Most every minor league seems TO
have a Miller who is n star outtiplder.
Hack Miller of the Oaks continues to
hin them far and often.
Eastern critics say the fans in
Washington have reached the point
where they consider the Senators pos
sibilities for the American league flag
Batting averages complete for the
first half of the Texas league season
show Ed Hoffman of Fort Worth led
the field with a mark Of .34S in "a
games.
When 10 doubt. Manager Dick Rreen
Of Oklahoma City pitches Lii Stoner
He was used in both games on July <
against Tulsa. and got credit for two
victories.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
DEPEND ON FOREIGN TALENT
Soccer Management of Bethlehem
Steel Company Sign Player From
Liverpool League Team.

The bethlehem Steel company SOC
Ger management still depends on for
eign experts for soccer talent, They
have signed Ferguson, formerly right
halfback of Liverpool English league
team. who captained the eleven in
1914. when runnerS-up for the Eng
liSh cup.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
British Boys as Boxers.

Hero worship Of such boxers
as Georges Carpenter among
English SchOolhoyS has resulted
in mania for boxing in the
schools of Great Britain. Many
old-time professionals are now
engaged in teaching boxing in
the schools. The amateur and
public school championships in
London have been entered by
hundreds of boys since the war
ended.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
GIVES THOMAS GRUBBS TRIAL
University of Kentucky Pitcher Taken
on by New York Gian,s-Has
Good Record.

Thomas Grubbs, said tobe the best
has turned out iii nsHyS yenr.~has
been taken on by the New York
Giants for a trial. He has Just grad
uated in law Mt the Kentucky school,
but if he makes good in baseball he
will keep his Shingle in his trunk. In
four years of college pitching Grubbs
is said 10 have lost but three games.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
prenier of Greece Shot.

-Eliphthrios Constantine Ven
izelos. premier of Greece, narrowly es-
capped assassination at the hands Of
fellow countrymen Friday as he was
entering the Lyons railway station in
Paris. He WAS shot in the left shoal-
der and the right thigh.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Mexican Troops to Oppose cantu.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Five thousand
Mexican federal troops have left Ma
Zatian for Ensenada, Lower California,
TO campaign against Esteban Cantu,
governor of the northern district of
that territory.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Border Line Closed.

Calcxico, Cal.-The United States
immigration service Saturday ordered
the international line closed to all
holders of passports and border per
mits except those able to show actual
business in Mexico.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
KauPs Double.

Striking resemblance in the build Of
Ecnny Kauf and young Spencer. prin-
cipals in the Giant-Leaf trade, is bit
uncanny.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Louisiana Cane Crop.

New Orleans.-The condition of the
sugar cane crop IN Louisiana on Au-
gust was estimated by the United
States department OF agriculture at "a
per cent OF normal.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Spectacle BOYS.

Lee Meadows of the Phifiies isn't
the only ball player who wears glass
IS. \ Jersey city third baseman and
a New York Scni-pro catcher use
Il EN-.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Sub to CAPTAIN.

James +. Tedf0rd. sophomore at Co
lumbia university. came to the front
fast. He was substitute third base
man this spring He has been elected
1921 captain.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

most blaz0ned careers on the baseball
horizon of time. Through IA trying
campaigns he has batted 300 or over,
and fielded oyer $40. Although not
regarded as fast as in years past, he
is nevertheless looked upon as the
backbone of the White Sex infield.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
Cotton Gin Burns.

San Benito, TeIss.-The c. S. Rey-
nolds gin burned Sunday, causing a
loss estimated at approximately $751;.
900.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

The more reason 81 man has for in
iiEuaciou the less comfort ne gets
)ut OF IT,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Natchitoches.-A letter from MAJOR
General Lansing H. Beach. cher OF
engineers TO The Chamber OF Com
merce. states that Major Harre1i. tnS
district engineer Of Vicks5urg, has
made an inspection OF the banks OF
Red river in the vicinity Of the Grand
r.core bridge as requested by the
ehamber. He reports no danger OF the
river making q cut-Df. and rendering
the bridge useless. He points out mat
while the banks, two miles upstream,
have been caying for several years,
the rate is neither excessive nor
alarming, while the point II cayinE
downstream has progressed further
down and he caving has been fol-
lowed by a forming saHdbar.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Natchit0ches. - Natchiy0ches parish
will be represented at the boys and
girls short course in Baton Rouge BY
Miss Aggie Sanders Of ProyencaI in
the dairy department She also VIII
enter the canning and thridyear gar
dening contests She has completed
Der third years work aud passed all
tests sent out by the state office.
Two other girls. Misses Bette Stoker
and Esther Foster Of Provencal. made
such good records that their parents
will pay half OF the expenses neces-
sary for them 10 attend the short
course. instead Of having only one
selected by judge Aubrey Box ot
Marthayille. who raissd l0l White
Leghorns Uut Of JOS vii. represent
the poultry department.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
DON'T
DESPAIR

II you are troubled with pains or
aches; feel tired; have headache.
indigestion, insomnia; painful pass
age Of urine, you will find relief in
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21
GOLD MEDAL.
NNalE :0 Or,
NX5M91 ~

Ths worlds standard remedy for kidney.
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles. and
National Remedy of Hollsnd since l6o6
Three sizes. all druggists. Guaranteed
LssS Tor The name Gold Medal on every hs-
and accspt irnita ton
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Monroe Sufficient corn, peas, meat
and feedstulf for all the needs OF the
institution viii be- produced on the
farms Of the Louisiana Training lnstt-
tute this year. according 10 ". J. Gill,
superintendent All crops. including
cotton. are in fine condition and were
cultivated principally by the boys who
are sent there from all parts Of the
state. Inadequate appropriations and
lack Of facilities for properly conduct,
ing The institute have hampered the
work in the past, but this condition
will soon be relieved by the compile
ton of a large two-story brick dor
mitory and increased appropriations
by the state.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

sidetrack "a lot of NorrN by u"j listen
ing 10 what She says
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

American boy Scouts, IN charge OF AS
sistant Scoutmaster Carr. went to Pi.
cayune, Miss, to assist in or
ganizing a troop of Scouts in that
town. Those who made the trip were
Assistant Scoutmaster Carr. H. Hover,
G. Salassi, f. Salassi, James olivier,
Roy Taylor, Elton Yates. and Jay
Liddle.
Hammond.-Robert NJ. McGehee has
been appointed by Governor Parker at
torney for the tax collector of Tangi
pahoa parish. Mr.. McGehee was for
merly representative in the Legisla
ture from this parish.
Slidell-The Ladies' Auxiliary OF
the Slidell Commercial and Civic
League will give an entertainment IN
the Community Hall on the evening Of
Tuesday. August "a. to raise funds in
the interest OF civic improvements.
St Martinville.-The work on grav.
Ell roads was progressing nicely until
the recent rainy spell mile OF
gravel, road has been laid above Parks
Station.
Lake Charles.-The Lake Charles
Railway, Light and Water Works
Company has petitioned the City Com
missios Council for an increase in
car fare from six TO eight cents. Ac-
ton by the council was deferred until
their next meeting.
Vaudeville. - Mandeville's progress
will be marked for the next few years,
citizens predicted after the town cleo
ton recently resulted in the selection
of men who are considered among the
most progressive inthis section of ST..
Tammany parish.
ST. Martinville-For the past two
weeks this parish has been visited by
exceedingly heavy rains which have
aused the rice to fall over. The bot
tom crop will be a total loss TO the
farmers. and the damage will be great
er if rains continue.
Sliden.-Judge Prentiss B. Carter.
candidate for reelection in the TWEEN
ty-sixth Judicial District has accepted
an invitation to speak in Slidell. An
effort will be made TO get the other
district candidates TO be present Al
the same rally.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Monroe.-Gins. congresses and oil
mills in Monroe have about completed
the annual overhaUling and enlaTging
of their plants and are making prep
arations to handle one of the biggest
cotton crops raised in this section in
many years. While a great amount OF
cotton land lies idle this year on
account of high water at planting time.
most of the cotton cultivated is in good
condition. Farmers in town recently
report very little damage from boil
weevis.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Alexandria. The Rapides Parish
Livestock Association, of which 8. W.
Harris is president, and H. s. Bur.
rows, secretary. held a meeting recent
ly and adopted resolution, memorial
izing the State Livestock Sanitary
Board to cooperate with the associa-
ton in enforcing the quarantine
against the adjoining parishes. The as
ISOLATION also pledges its support TO
DR.. Lent, federal tick inspector for Ra
pides parish. for the enforcement Of
the cattle dipping law.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Batting averages complete for the
first half of the Texas league season
show Ed Hoffman of Fort Worth led
the field with a mark Of .34s in "a
games
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

Vaudeville. - Chief Engineer Buck
Of the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany OF Bogalusa will arrive in Man
deville soon and in company with
George E. Refine will investigate the
navigation and harbor possibilities OF
Bayou Castaing. The aid in the de-
velopment of Mandeville's pet project
the dredging of Castaing, it is said.
Plaucheville-Ah heavy rain fell this
week, damaging the cotton crop still
more. The corn crop is the best in
many years. Agents Of the American
Cotton Association will address the
farmers.
Ruston.-The planters of this sec
ton are taking a great deal Of interest
in the coming Lincoln Parish Com
munity Auction Sale and Trades Day,
which will be held in Ruston Wednes.
day, September l.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-21

The twin brother player comhina-
non or Grimeses on the Bridgeport
team has been broken mp. Brother Roy
having been sold to the New York
Giants.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
MARTIAL LAW RAISED
 OFF GALVESTON PORT
(By United Press)

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 8.-Martial law, which was proclaimed June 6 shoremen, was ended here today at noon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
C0TNTY GINS l,079
 BALES TO SEPT. 25

One thousand and seventy-nine bales of cotton were ginned in Faulkner county prior to September 25, accord ing to report given the Log Cabin Democrat today by Census Agent w. R. McHenry of Beryl. This compares with l,224 bales to the same date last year, The largest number ever gin ned prior to this date was 7,542 bales in 1916 and the smallest was 351 in 1917.
 Cotton is opening with unusual rap idity throughout the county and if the present fair weather continues another week it is believed that two-thirds of the total crop will be ginned by the next census report, to October IS. This was the case in 1916, when 15,- 391 bales were ginned by October IS and the total crop was 21,792 bales.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
LEAGUE HELPS EUROPE REACH
 NEARFRPEACE
(By United Pressl

London, Oct. 8.-Europe today is nearer absolute peace than at any time since August, 1914.
 Today's Warsaw dispatches state that war between Russia and Poland was ended and contract between armies on all fronts was broken, when the armIstice was signed today at Riga. Llthuania's attacks on Poland were al so stopped in conformity with the terms of the armistice
 Terms embodied in the Russian Polish armistice were suggested by the league of nations peace commits sion, which for the first time vim dlcated the leagues ability to end war fare.
 Finland also was signatory to the armistice. The formal treaty of peace will be signed at Riga next week, war saw dispatches said.
 Riga dispatches today say that Rus sia conceded the claim of Poland to the Lithuanian city of Wilma and oth- CT territory near it. The addition of this territory provides Poland with an outlet to the sea supplementing the Danzlg corridor established by the Paris conference.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
COTTON OFF S2.5O
 PER BALE TODAY

The price of cotton dropped about $250 bale further on the New York and New Orleans markets today. De- cember New York contracts closed this afternoon at 21.64 cents, 57 points net lower, and January, closing at 21.08 cents, lost 25 points December New Orleans declined A points to 20.92 cents and January was 34 points lower at the closing quotation, 20,54 cents. The New York market stood today less than 40 points above the low record for two years, which was reached last week.
 On the local market today cotton was selling at 23 1-2 to "A 1-2 cents, averaging about $5 bale lower than yesterday mornings figures.
 The first break of the season from the established price in cottonseed oc- cured today, when some of the buy CTS paid as high as $34 per ton. One seed man said, however, that it was merely local furry and most of the buyers had a S30 limit. There Is nothing in market conditions to jus tify an advance in seed at present, he said.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
PROBERSF|ND
 BR0KERSL|FT
 PRICE OF COAL
By Unified Press)

Chicago, Oct. 8.-Investigations of the federal grand jury into alleged profiteering in coal, which already has resulted in the Indictment of one firm, will be concluded this week, it is expected, and additional charges against brokerage houses be made public. Since the start of the investi- gation six weeks ago, the jury was worked on the quiet
 Brokerage houses have been subject ed to close probe by the jury, 1t was learned, the Investigators finding that the high price of coal is due to eX- cessive profits charged by brokers. Commissions uncovered in some ln- stances have been as high as $2.50 per ton, it was said, giving the brokers excessive profits and raising the price to the consumer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
UNEARTH RADICAL
 PLEA FOR REVOLT
tBy CnIted Press)

Chicago, Oct. S.-Alleged plans. of radical groups for armed revolt in this country are thought to be set forth in the pamphlet, "The Proletarian Revolution" copies of which were found in raids on Chicago radicals. It's appeal was to discontents to inn medlately start revolution against organized government. Two radicals were taken in the police raid which unearthed the pamphlet Police be- lleve that it was widely circulated by the publishers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
KANSAS STILL PUSH
 DRIVE ON CRIMINALS
iRY limited Pressl

Kansas City, Oct. 8.-Public spirit ed citizens working with police in an effort to rid Kansas City of criminal gangs, today proposed the establish ment of state constabulary, which would second the work of local police. The move was launched by the Fri angle Club, the members of which have been active in the search for the slay- CTS of Miss Florence Barton, who was shot down by thugs Monday night. Several suspects are under arrest.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
ENGLAND WATCHES
 MACSW|NEY CASE
(By United Press)

London, Oct. 8.-Interest in the out come of the hunger strike by Lord Mayor MacSwiney, which is now in it's fifty seventh day, revived in all sec tions of England today, and Brixton prison became the focal point of na- tional attention. Today's bulletin was scanned with more than the usual concern.
 Physicians at Brixton prison said that MacSwiney slept well and looked better this morning. Their statement contradicted reports that he was weak CT and had dropped in strength.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
CENSUS TO CHANCE
 SIZE OF CONGRESS-
CBy United Press)

Washington, Oct. Exchanges in the character and possibly the size of the house of representatives will follow announcements of the results of the census, according to officials of the bureau. The number of congressman may be increased where the popula- tion growth will call for the forma- tion of new districts.
 AS to character, census results show increases in the city population of the United States and decreases in the rural districts, which will result in larger presentation in congress from the metropolitan districts and smaller from the country as a whole.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
PURSUE AGITATORS
 THREATENING GINS
fBy United Press)

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 8.-Sheriffs of Georgia counties today were instruct ed to hunt down the persons who post ed notices on cotton gins, warning the owners that their plants would be burned unless closed until cotton reached 40 cents per pound Similar warnings were posted on gins in the cotton belt from South Carolina to Texas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
WILSON DESIGNATES
 ARMISTICE SUNDAY
By United Press>

Washington, Oct. 8.-President Will son today designated November Il as armistice Sunday as memorial day for American soldiers and sailors who made the supreme sacrifice in the world war.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK.
(By United Pressl

St. Louis, Oct. 8.-Cattle: receipts 2,700, market steady, strong, beef steers $6 to $1750, cows and heifers $4.25 to $10.50 Hogs: receipts 5000, market steady, 10 to Is cents higher, good to heavy $155O to SIG, bulk sales $15.90 to $16.15.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
JAP SENATOR SCORES
 UNITED STATES FOES
tBy United Pressl

Tokio, Oct. 8.-Enemies of Japan in the United States were scored in an address before the diet today by Wis count Kioto, leader of the opposition. Viscount Kioto declared that Japan should be condemned forever if the government consented to the conclus- ion of peace satisfactory to anti Japanese agitators in the United States.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
HUNS HOLD CRAFT
 SOUGHT BY ALLIES
tBy United Pressl

London, Oct. 8.-Germany has re- fused to surrender a giant dirigible constructed for transatlantic use, ac- cording to the London Daily News. Representative of the inter allied dis armament commission demanded sur render of the giant craft, the Daily News said, but were refused The dirigible is not yet complete.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
HUERTA APPROVED
 BY BORDER STATES
(By United Pressl

Fl Paso, Tex, Oct. 8.-Governors of the three border states, Texas, Ari zona and New Mexico, today went on record as favoring recognition of the Mexican government established by President de la Huerta, Official Washington has not indicated it's course toward the new government.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-08
JURY SUDDENLY SICK,
 MURDER TRIAL HALTS
fBy United Press)

Gala, Mo-, Oct. 8.-Illness of 10 jurors in the trial of Hugh Tarwater, for the alleged murder of Wesley Robertson, newspaper editor, today temporarily halted the proceedings. The case was postponed until the jurors recover. Robertson was shot down last December.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-11-11
Better Roads Would Permit Increase
in Tonnage by Motor Vehicles.

ments of the railroads there is great
need for material Improvement
throughout the land. Over the cOun-
try roads move the raw materials
that 90 TO make up Il vast proportion
of the tonnage carried by the railroads.
The present freight congestion has
emphasized the Importance of the
country road. 1t has proved the value
of hard surface roads as passageways
for freight carried in motortrucks and
automobiles.
Much relief for the railroads has
come through the immense tonnage
that has moved this summer on MOTOR
trucks. A greater tonnage would I'M
dOubtedly have moved in the same
manner if our highway system had
been fit. The time has come when the
mileage of concrete, brick or other
hard-Surfaced roads must extend in an
ever-increasing network until the re
hottest parts of the country can have
the advantage of quick transportation
every day of the year in a motor We
hicle.-American Fruit Grower.