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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
ABILENE REFLECTOR
PUBLISHED BY
REFLECTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY.
THE FARMERS DAUGHTER.

-'Who is this, with her pretty face,
And siIken curly hair.
Half child, half woman, full OF JOY,
Without seeming care:'
She is. my friend. (oh. blessed lotD
a farmers daughter, fair!
Her small brown hands are shapely ones,
Trim are her little feet
That trip a-down the meadow path,
Or through the village street:
And when She sings al morn or eve,
Her song is very sweet.
She seems so Ike a tender plant,
Grown hardy in the sun,
Her wOman's graces coming in
So softly. one by one,
The while her eyes. still like child's,
Are brimming o er with fun.
What would the oil gray farmhouse be
Without this daughter dear
Her merry cong, her loving heart,
Her happy woods Of cheer,
This rosebud IN her rura! home,
Expanding every year.
Rich are you. little country lass,
II more than yellow gold;
Your fathers acres spread abroad,
But yours Is wealth untold
Beauty and natures grace scarce found
In cities new or old.
Your blue eyes scan the mountain tops
And take in valleys rare;
YOU'u never lose your sweet grand thought
In after years OF care.
Heaven bless you in your happy home,
D, farmer daughter fair!
Hrs. ~. Hidder, in 4. T. LedGer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

''Stan' back thar, boys" said old Abel,
Selling an ax-handIe from a pile that stood
on the porch, ''or III lay We out with this
ax-heive. This is Dsy beezness, not yourn.
Pete Kane, We amt satisfied with gTTine TO
law with me, but you've run away with my
dahter, unbeknownst. Air you two mar
riedn'
''Yes, father said the blushing Kitty.
Thar nuvver was Abel married to {
Kane that she wasn't disowned Of her kim
said the old man. 1.-The Kanes an the Abel:
has fit through three generations. It's beef
scandetyous beezness, in my Judgment
You kin take yer Judgment agin me for tho
bar, for broke hunters law in that, an
acted ruther mean"
Yer welcome to the bar. Clarke Abell,'
said Kane. Il don't want the money no
how. It's John Adams foolery."
John Adam was right returned Abel
''an' I'll pay. But, Kitty, gal, why didn'
you let me know the pur'l you was in, an
how Peter saved you. l only larned II to
day. You mought have been dead but fol
him. Why didn't you AK for the gal like {;
man, Peter Kane.n
The young folks stammered their regrets
'Jeems Abell," cried the old man to hi:
eldest son, 'don't stan thar glOwrin', bu
Jest go into the store, and get quart OF the
best. an then ride with black Betty ahead
to Kane's. The boys'll give you a hundred
yards law. The fight atween the Kanes an
the Abells is busted Buss me, Kitty, gal, :.
run away with yer mother myself"
OFF went James Abel on horseback, witt
his black bottle of whisky, followed by
hastily mounted horsemen, the foremost tC
obtain the privilege of bussing ''black Bet
ty," the whisky-bOttle. an old Irish custom
still kept up in the section.
There was bounteous ''infare" at the
bridegroom's house, and good time. The
only thing to mar it was the prospect of 6
fight between James Abel and an Overtor
Kane, but the old man Abel appeared with
a hickory CAD and persuaded the two to stop
The trial never was really concluded, but
Peter Kane went over next morning, anc
was closeted with the county clerk The
record bears the following:
Kane
~. Detinue. Damages. $1,000.
Abel. |,
Suit Withdrawn by plaintiff, who pays
costs. Thomas Dunn English, III v. Y. In
Gept1Idet
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

The latest oath formulated for
Chinese witnesses in American courts
is as follows. says the NeUadn Enter
prise: Il swear by the Chinese gods.
the foreigners god and the God OF
Heaven and earth, that if am liar in
this case my head will be cut off the
same as this chickens head is cut off,
and that will be drowned in the ocean
and never get back to China While
repeating this oath the Chinaman
holds a cleaver in his hand, with which
he sewers a chickens head from the
body when he has finished the words.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

Burt was twelve years old. he
came home from Sunday-school one
day and said he had taught a class OF
little boys. "What possessed you to
do such thing?" asked his mother.
80. get along first rate. They be-
gan To giggle. and 1 told them if they
didn't quit it | would lick.every last ons
of them when Sunday-school was out.
The superintendent said it was the stilk
est class there was. Golden Day.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
A Famous Indian, and Still More
Famous Indian Fighter.

We give below picture of KIT CAR
SON, the famous scout and Indian
fighter, whose thrilling exploits sur
passed in interest and adventure those
of all other frontier heroes. KIT
portrait shows that he was a very lion
in courage and stern determination,
and also man of fine intellect. He
was, in truth, the ideal American hero
of the wild Western border.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
RED KNIFE

was typical Indian war; or and cut
throat The history of his raid, and
of KIT CARsoN's skill and heroism in
meeting the perils of the occasion, is
begun in No. z of the New York
Ledger. ROBERT BONNER Sons have
issued millions of sample copies of
this number of the Ledger. but there
are, probably, persons who have not
yet had a copy, and We are informed
that any one who has not had one of
these sample copies can get one free
of expense by simply sending his
name and address to the Ledger Office,
at the corner of William and Spruce
streets, New York. This is certainly
an easy and cheap way to get a speci.
men number of the greatest Indian
story ever published.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

A New Jersey court places the
price of stolen kiss at 81. ID. Accord
ing to the way in which all things are
regulated the supply must.be nearly
equal to the demand in that State. -
LotceH Citizen. ~
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
A Pittsburgh CO

A Pittsburgh company, it is an
nounced, will undertake to supply
Chicago with cheap fuel gas made
from the soft coal found in almost in
exhaustible quantities in Illinois and
Indiana, within a short distance of Chi
cago. 1t is claimed the illuminant
can be furnished to consumers at a cost
of from thirty-five to fifty cents per
l, 900 feet.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

Where one dollar is returned to
The Treasury of the United States by a
man with a conscience. million dol
lars are kept out by men who have no
consciencc.-N O. Picovune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

A great waste on any farm is the
care and keeping of poor old horses
never fit for rugged service. The cost
is usually greater than for animals of
full strength and usefulness.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

KITS last great contest with the
Indians occurred in 1867. the year be-
fore his death, when RED KNIFE. a
perfect Indian fiend. suddenly attacked
the defenseless settlers of the remote
frontiers. A most graphic, spirited
and thrilling account of that most des-
perate struggle is now being published
in the New York Ledger. under the
title of RED KNIFE; OR KIT CARSON s
LAST TRAIL" RED KNIFE, as will be
seen by the picture of him which we
give below,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
An Attempt mt Murder.

Last Saturday night at a colored
nall given at DR.. Ramsey's planta-
ton, a row between several Of the
male attendants took place in which
Joseph Sonnier, while attempting to
quiet the b~elligerants was shot in the
pack by William Willie, Jr., the
outlet ranging in the abdomen, caus.
Ing an almost fatal wound. The
would be murderer is still enjoying
nls liberty, but our officers, who are
always on the qni vive, expect to
come mp with the colored gentleman
when he will little expect them. We
learn that this is the second attempt
within the last few months Willie
mas made to get his man, but forth,
nately, so far, has failed in his cow
aroly and blood.thirsty assaults. He
: reported as being a worthless and
dangerous character, and his fellow
men would be pleased Of his capture
mo Justice meted ont to him. Sonnier
y doing as we'll as could be expected
saoe' the circumstances.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
The Fire.

Last Sunday night, between the
hours Of III and IL o'clock, the
saloon Of Mr.. Evariste Trahan, stu.
ated on the northeast corner of
Concord and Jefferson streets, was
completely destroyed by fire, also
the residence Of Mrs. John Mouton,
adjoining it. The hook and ladder
company, after bold but tru,tIess
efforts, were unable to control the
progress Of the Infatuated flames. vet
the fire laddies, with their buckets,
and a determined will, kept the
fire from spreading to adjacent
buildings. We we're informed that
Mr.. Trahan was insured for the sum
of $4,000. Mrs. Mouton's property
was not insured, consequently will
prove a total loss to her. W. deeply
sympathize with the unfortunate
widow in the loss of her home.
Mr.. Trahan and his family, we learn,
had left the saloon about half an
hour previous to the breaking out
of the fire. There had been no fire
in the stove for over a month, and
the saloon was closed Saturday night
at the usual hour of closing such
places, consequently no other con.
clnslon can be arrived at than that
it was the work of an incendiary.
Fortunately the night was calm, not
even a light breeze could be felt,
otherwise the whole town might
have been laid in ashes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
Personal Mention.

Our esteemed friend, Hon. James
Webb. of Acadia parish, was in town
this week.
Mr.. Evariste Trahan left here for
the Crescent City last Sunday to
look after his insurance policy.
Mr.. Theophile Dutel visited New
Orleans this week with a view to
securing the promise for the assessor,
ship of this parish.
Mr.. A. P. Mcneil, architect and
builder at Rayne, was in Abbeville
last Thursday looking after the new
courthouse contract.
Hon. G.. B. Shaw left for New
Orleans the early part Of the week
on business connected with his late
election. The supposition is that he
will turn up all right.
We regret to learn that DR.. ".
A. Janey, of this parish, met with a
sad accident last Monday at Royville,
which necessitated his gong to New
Orleans for medical treatment.
Mr.. George c. Addison is still at
Cheniere au Iigre enjoying surf
bathing and piscatorial sports. He
is so well pleased with the country
that he expects to remain there the
full time of his furlough.
Our old time friend, Mr.. E. Fl.
lordenbaumen. formerly of Lake
CHARLES, but now a lumber dealer at
Lafayette. was in town last Thurs.
day. He expressed himself as highly
delighted with this parish.
Miss Pola Demary. in company
with her uncle, Capt. J. Boudreau,
will leave in a few days for a trip
to Cheniere All Tigre, where she will
remain for several weeks to enjoy
the sea breeze and surf bathing. Her
many friends wish her IN bon voyage
and a safe return home.
DR.. ". D. White left here last
Monday morning for Monroe. La,
to attend the Louisiana State Madi.
cal Association which convened there
last Wednesday. On his return
home he will make it convenient to
visit Opelousas and attend the Press
Convention which meets at that
place May lst.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
Leap Year PRIVILEGES.

"Young ladies have the privilege
Of saying anything they please dur
ing leap year." che said, eyeing him
out OF the corners Of her eyes with
q sweet look. His heart gave a
great bound, and while he wondered
II she was going to ask the question
which he so long desired and feared
to DO, he answered: "Yes." sand
the young men must not refuse"
said she. mo, moi How could
they" sighed he. well. then" said
she, will you" He then fell on
his knees and said: Anything, any
thing you ask, darling" "Wait till
| get through. Will you take a walk
and not hang around our house 30
much? And he walked.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
Suggestions.

An ounce OF preventive is said to
be worth a pound of cure, and in
this connection we. think it would
be wise on the part of our town au.
thorities, before another disaster such
as happened here last Sunday should
occur again, that a patrolman be
appointed by that body to guard the
town of nights and protect the prop
erty of our citizens from incendiarism
and robbery while they are engaged
in sleep. We feel safe in stating
that such an appointment will meet
with the hearty appreciation Of the
entire community, and should be
done without delay. Our town is
growing, and as it increases in popu.
lation the demands Of its citizens, in
various forms, become more numer-
Gus, and when it is within the power
Of the proper authorities to do so,
their wishes should be complied with.
Let the council act at once in this
matter and appoint a worthy man
who will protect the town after dark
and keep away the Internal rascals
who visit it at the dead hour of
night to put into execution their
nelarious schemes and commit their
depredations.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

NNHIEII 70. 1000.
Notices hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and that said proof win be made
before the Judge or III his absence. the
Clerk of the District Court, a Abbeville,
La, on Tuesday May s, 1888. viz:-Marius
Boudreaux, who made Home Entry No.
1922, for the NV or of Sc Or, Sec. Z, tip II,
SIR 8 East, La. Meridian.
He names tho following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land. viz Theophile j.
Abshire. Jules Meanx. Olivier Landry. and
Luther Foreman. all of Vermillon Parish,
Louisiana.
THcs.J. BUTLER, Register
March 81, 1883,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
VENTIO t ass i ssv9 Tie

world during the last half century. Not
least among the wonders Ofinventive pro-
gress is a method and system of work that
can be performed all over the country
without separating the workers from their
homes. Pay liberal; any one car do the
work either sex, yConng or old; no special
are started free. Cut this out and return
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of great value and Importance to you,
that will start you in business, which will
bring you in more money right away, than
anything else in. the world. Grand outfit
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
March 10, IS
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

March IA. 1883.
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville.
La. on Monday, May Z, 1883, viz Jos.
A. Faulk. who made Homestead Entry
Number 5a2e for the sW Or of NV Or Sec.
He nalne the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz :-Gnstave
Sicily. BENZ. Eargrove. +. w. Gaspard
and p. P. Bronssard, all of Vermilion Par
ish Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLFR, Register.
March 81, 1888.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
FOR S~ALE-CHEAp.

One saltwater apparatus, consisting
of a copper generator, 6 gallons capaci-
ty. Three copper fountains, 10 gallons
each and n draft apparatus, with
connections and pressure gauge COM
plete, and in working order. Will be
sold very cheap for cash.
w. ". EDWARDS.
Feb. %, 'SS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
$3.50. In CASH ! 8 Wor;

$SjO. LIN CASH ! 8 WOr-'
cester's and 3 Webster's Dictiona-
ries. worth $50, and 4 Dictionary,
Holders, worth SIS 50, given as.
PRIZES for best essays answering
the question "Why sbonld I use q,
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the maker Of Dictionary Holders
Or inquire at your Bookstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28

~OO-
Some of our farmers have not as
vet finished blowing.
The peach and plum crops Of this
parish promises to turn out we'll this
season.
The blackberry season will soon
he at hand and the bushes are filled
with them.
The recent rains have put new life
into the growing crops and encour.
agcmeut to the farmers.
The cut worm has played sad
havoc with the young corn in the
lower part of the parish.
The recent dry spell did consider
able damage to the growing cotton
10 some portions OF the parish.
A ane rain fell here last Monday
and Thursday. 1t was much needed
and benefited the crops greatly.
We hope the city council will not
fail at its next meeting to pass an
ordinance compelling property own.
ers to have their sidewalks put in
proper repair.
A certain young nan in town took
his girl home the shortest way last
Sunday night, which was such an
unusual occurrence, that Monday
morning he was quite sick.
We are living IN an age of prog
ress and advancement, and those of
orr property owners who have bad
sidewalks should make a note Of this
fact and keep pace with the times.
The bids for building the new
courthouse at this place we're a.
follows: C. w. George. 500, 800;
j. j. Hannah & Pnliord. $2l 1850;
H. K. Robinson, $l9,525; A. P.
Mcneil. $2l.S66. The contract was
awarded to Mr.. II. K. Robinson, of
this place.
Mr.. J. Henry Putnam seldom
leaves home without bringing back
something good on his return. AS
an evidence Of that fact call and e
the fine daprled gray horse lie
brought from Tennessee on his late
trip there. In the language of old
Sandy, he's a daisy.
.#.# 8Ma &# -A4-
We think the fire OF Sunday night
proves very co~nclusively that this
town needs D water supply and some
protection against fire other then
that afforded by q hook and ladder
truck. 1t IL useless to disguise the
fact that in case of a fire in close
quarters this would be absolutely
useless. A steam or hand engine
and a good supply Of hose would
give US at least a living chance to
fight q condaeration.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
NOTICE.

thereby give notice thatf am no more
responsible for any debts contracted by
wife. Leontine Carrie, she having left
the conjugal domicil.
MICHEL VIDAILHET.
March 10. 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
SATURDAY. APRIL 10. 1888.
f.. r. O..

Don't waste time and money and under
% needless torture with the knife when
Ethiopian Pile Ointment will afford in
slant relief and certain cure in every case
of blind. bleeding, itching; internal and
e.. Manufacturers. Nashville, Tenn. 50
cents and 81 per bottle. Sold by N. c.
Young.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28
TAX NOTICE

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN
Owners OF inmovable property assessed
on tax rolls of 1857.
TO UNKNOWN OWNERS.
Take notice that the State and Par
ish taxes for the year 1887, on the fol-
lowing described property is now due
and unpaid. :
Assessment amounts to $89O.0O on
40 acres in r. TO-, SIR. 2 T., having II
arpents front on Bayou Queue Tortue,
by 40 deep, bounded above by Sec. 70,
80 and 33, in the rear by Henry Sarver'
and P. Morgan, below by Don. Louis
Boulet and OH the north by Bayou
Queue Tortue.
Assessments amounts to $77.0 90 on 81
acres undivided interest in the EE3
Sec. l3, T. IL, SR. 9 East.
If taxes and costs or the abcve prop
erty be not paid within twenty days.
from publication Of this notice, I will
proceed to advertise the same for sale
to satisfy said taxes and costs.
Given under my official signature at
Abbeville, this 18th day Of March,,
1888. 4 A. II. NUNEz,
Dy-SheriH & Collector. .
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-04-28

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1887. 1887.
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