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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19
The Louisiana Exhibit.

Tie following highly compliment
tary notice Of the Louisiana exhibit,
at the Sioux City Corn Palace, is
from the Sioux City journal Of the
Bird inst: In the southeast corner
on the first floor is the louisiana
display, and in variety and ricraess
it is the chief one Of the southern col
lection. S. l.. Cary, . large planta.
ton owner in the parish Of Calcds-
leu, has charge of the Louisiana X
hibit. and he is not only an accom-
modating and interesting tafker but
an enthusiastic Louisianian who c,ni
grated from the north six years ago.
The leading crops Of !Louisiana are
fruit, sugar. rice and sotton, aud they
are represented in Importance in the
order named" said Mr.. Gary. IN
fruit there isa possible $1,000 OF
value per acre, with an average of
5000. IN sugar there is & vulue Of
$500 per acre, with an average of
SiO0. In rice and cotton there is a
possible yafne of$lOO, with an aver
age Of $40" Then Mr.. Cary began
showing the reporter the immense
exhibit ofiruits. Figsen the tree, incol
ce;ions and in preserved form, Of a
dozen varieties; bananas on the tree
and in blossom; orange trees OF the
Mandarin. variety with oranges half
grown; sugar in its commercial
state; persilnmons of the native and
and Japan varieties; pears varying
from q hens egg in size to the 1incn-
sions of the largest northern apple;
grapes of varieties and size that send
into the shade the California sample;
ounces weighing four and five
pounds each and other tropical fruit
that would ill a book to mention.
In a back room are samples o
sugar cane and other cereals in the
stalk, a large cake Of salt from the
New Iberia salt island and other ar
ticles in great number and variety.
Along the south wall is healthy
looking okra plant, which furnishes
the material for gumbo soup; jut'
Gbres; samples Of woods, including tn
cypress, cereals and vegetables tha
rank any oftheexilibitsi qnalit..
The Louisiana display discese
the great productiveness of the state
and the display of fruits is Of create
variety than any exhibit that ha:
; come under the notice OF the people
: of the northwest. The California ca
was not a market in comparison.
} The Louisiana exhibit deserves a.
) the attention it is receiving and i
| Mr.. Cary it has an ableeSponent c
! its value as representing a produc
region.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

"Did you scribe that ~ the fence.
Tommy!!"Me," said Tommy, con-
temptuously, do you think I'd use
chalk on a fence wbeE ! own a
knlfel"-Puck.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

The cold snap Of last week had
ex,ortcd from Us certain expressions
which we are compelled to take
back. We used the term winter in
speaking Of the then existing tenn
perature. We we're too hasty. We
have gone back into the. summer
a again; coat aud vest this
week had to be- dispensed with in
our daily routine, though at the
present time we are not looking for
many more warm days. The
next change may bring a transition
in the temperature from warm to
cold.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Whence when will 1t rain!
Fer a bargain in boots and Shoes
coll at Bourqne.s Store.
Tbe make up" Of the Star this
week is quite UNIQUE
Full weight and good measure
ruraalecd at Bonrqne's Store.
The B~rookshier gin has been
crowded with cotton all this week.
Oar genial assessor, Mr.. 0. n.
O'Bryan, is having his residence
repaired.
The we'll which our fire lads had
dug, is now completed, and proves
satisfactory.
Mr.. Man Sherman und daughter
from Lake Arthur, were visitors IN
.our town this week.
Mr.. JOS. 7. Labit, went to Jean
during last week, to see his son,
Master Franklin.
Dr.. Joseph .kibbe, is having @
neat residence erected Oil his place,
near Grand Marais.
Chr town was crowded with
drummers during the past week.
This looks like business.
M. Arthur Derouen, has opened
a general merchandise store, at
.Perry's Bridge. We wish him u
cess.
We aic FoR the railroad, and be-
lieve u fall, free discussion will con
vert the most obstina te anti railroa
'Onr slaxnch friend, Mr.. Charles
E<cuaicr, returned from New lheria
last Tuesaay, looking as happy as
ever.
.Messra. s. p Watts, W. 3.
White, w. A. White, and Eli Wise
made a nying trin to Crowley las
Wednesday.
Il is again with regret that VI
chronicle the illness 0! Mrs. Erasfe
Mou,on. but we hope TO notice her
speedy recovery.
We regret to learn Of the SAD
death Of Mr.. W. +. Area. an Ole
and esteemed citizen Of this place
who died last Friday.
Henderson, Senator from Neb
raska, who grabbed $4,000 o
Tanners rc.rated pension money
has disgorged.
That progressive and interesting
paper, the City Item. HAS again en-
larged; this time to eight columns
Deserved success.
O.. Bourque, has made up hi
mind to sell cheap for each only
All open account must be closed b,
January J first 1890.
Our city marshal has arrested
secondhand straw hat, and wants L
present II TO a printer in 'remen
brance of.o1d SUMNER 1883.
Read the advertisement OF tn
Police Gazette. the seaing illu'
,ratcd sensational and sportln
Journal in the world. It appears j
this issue.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Our sugar planters arc actively
engaged in fitting up their mills.
preparatory to commence the grind.
ing of their crops. 1t wilt not be
long before they will have their
force busy at work saving their
cane. 1t is a very good system to
commence working early, as it is
problematic how the season will
comport itself. We may have a
cold season in store. 1t would be
better to stand on the safe side.
Sugar commands a fair price, and
the probability is that it will keep
up its market price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Sea.sllore trips will soon be in
full vogue, for parties who + fond
Of game and oysters. VermIiion
Bay has extensive beds of the best
oysters. Ducks and wild geese
abound by the millions during the
cold seaseu. 1t has often been said
tha; if followed right, a remunera'
ton business can be carried on in
The business of sailing, drying and
picking the aforesaid birds at Hell
Hole.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Sheriff 4. l.. Leblanc, returned
Inst Tuesday from Beaumont. Texas
with the following prisoners: VIM.
Jasper, charged with assault and
battery, Chas. Mnrphey. cutting
with intent to kill, and Edgar Thi
heaux. who has ave"al charges
Bows, il you don't 90 further that
Texas, your name s"Dennis" every
time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

There arc several thousand
bricks hauled on the court house
square, and we will soon be able to
boast of having the finest court
house in southwestern Louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Mrs. F.. NJ. Stebbins. of Pickcns,
Miss, formerly Of this place, ar
rived last Thursday night, being
summoned to the bed side of her
dying father, Mr.. w. F. Area.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Miss, formerly of this place, ar.
rived last Thursday night, being
summoned to the bed side of her
dying father, Mr.. W. F. Area.
What's the matter with the court
house fund? According to the
treasuser's report in yesterdays
Star, there is only $249O and ten,
cents to the credit OF that fund!
Mr.. S. P. Watts, our delegate to
the Deep Water Convention in
Topeka, Kan, arrived here Friday
night last, fatigued, but considering
the long route, he seems none the
worse for his trip.
Several Of our sportsmen went
hunting Hast Sunday and killed
several "prairie hens" Mr.. Ned
Huff, being one Of the party, only
killed u sun gazer the fact is; they
like to gaze at the sun.
Our gardeners have been much
mixed lately. They have consigned
to the we'll prepared beds Turnip,
radish and other seed, but to no
avail. There is not the least sign
Of termination, plenty Of dust and
no moisture.
Perhaps there is, and If net, there
certainly should be, some penalty
for setting fire to the prairie before
Spring. Already some evilly dis.
posel persons a e setting fire to the
grass on the grand prairie, and, as
it is parched and dry. burns readily,
thus cutting of the forage for cattle.
Something vas heard regarding
the organization of a white brass
band a few daysago, and we come
again agita'ing the question. Alb
beviIIe, witt, the dormant talen,
! it has, would soon develop it and
the dreary winter nights made mach
more agreeable. You know ,bsys
that music hath charms.
Sheriff (. l.. LEBLANC. returned
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

: tJur town was crowded with
drummers during the past week
This looks like business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

.Messrs. S. P Watts, W. Is
White, w. A. White, and Eli Wise
made a flying trin TO Crowley la:
Wednesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

l. is again with regret that VI
chronicle the illness o! Mrs. Erasfe
Mou,on. but we hope TO notice her
speedy recovery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

'Onr sIawnch friend, Mr.. Charles
E<cuaier, returned from New Iberia
last Tuesday, looking as happy as
ever.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Master Gabriel Labanve, the
bright and intelligent boy OF Judge
Gilbert Labauve, returned from a
two month vacation in St, Mary
parish, last Thurs day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

What's the matter with the court
house fund? According to the
treasuser's report in yesterday
Star, there is only $249o and ten
cents to the credit OF that fund!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Mr.. Arthur Derouen, has opened
a general merchandise store, at
Perry's Bridge. We wish him sue
cess.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

We a,c FOR the railroad, and be.
lieve u fall, free discussion will con
vert the most obstina te anti raiiroa
MN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

We regret to learn Of the SAD
death Of Mr.. W. +. Area. an ole
and esteemed citizen Of this place
who died last Friday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

DR.. Joseph .k'bbe, is having o
neat residence erected OH his place.
near Grand Marais.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Wher:'oh when will it rain!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

That progressive and interesting
paper, the City Item, Has again en-
larged; this time to eight columns
Deserved success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Henderson, Senator from Neb'
raska, who grabbed $4,000 OF
Tanners rc.rated pension money,
has disgorged.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Mr.. Jos. T. Labit, went to Jean
during last week, to see his sou,
Master Franklin.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-19

Read the advertisement OF the
Police Gazette, the seafa,ng illus
,rated sensational and sporting
Journal in the world. It appears IN
this issue.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
coHHrsslOsKR WILSON'S IDDREss.
A synopsis EmbOdyins Nest Of the salI.ui
Features.

Col. A. NJ. Wilson, member Of the commits
sion appointed TO negOtlats for the Cherokee
strip and other Indian lands, addressed q
good sized audience at the opera house in tins
city last Saturday. lie was here, not exactly
In IN ofheisi capacity for his colleagues, Gov
HArtranft and Gov. Fairehfd were both alb
sent. but as = neighbor (he resides At Fayette-
yille) 20 consult with neighboTs.
lie proposed, he said. 10 explain the sitnA-
ti0n as Il exists In regard 20 the strip and
would only advise CherOkees, AFTER studying
and eauensslng the matter fully and dispas-
sionately, TO do what they decided to be for
their b9st Interest.
The treaty OF 1865 he had no doubt was se-
cured by eoereion-by -dozlBg- just As an
Instrument called constitution was forced
npon the State Of Arkansas about the same
time, and By the sans political party. u was
amiSfortane bat it wAs Law and could not be
got around
Conforming with ono OF the articles OF that
treaty. the lAnda OF the chsrokee outlet had
been appraised at 47.f0 cents per acre. Had
the matter stopped here, the speaker thought
the Cherokees might have got out Of their
nnfortunate position, a. they had not been a
party 10 the nppralsement, but it dld not
Some years later this apprAlsement was rati-
aed by the Cherokees, through their council !
delegates and special agent. In demanding
and securing a s3oo,ooo payment on this ap-
pralsement. This act ratified the aplnalse-
nent. beyond question.
The treaty atlpulatsd that the government
might sottle friendly indiana upon the outlet.
and u may do % to-day. paylng a a. cents On
acre hut The government now desired 10
settle that country with whites instead Or IN
diane and offers 10 fsiee he price per acre 20
~ 70, sfen for lhe iards already occupied,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
CANCER OF THE NOSE.

MY father had cancer and my
husband died Of cancer. In 1875
a lump appeared on my nose, and
from its appearance and rapid
growth, ! became alarmed with
the idea that /, too, had cancer.
/ consulted my physician about il,
and he gave me an ointment TO
put on it, when this did not re-
lieve me, he then burnt il out, but
the place would not heal. 1t
gradually grew longer and worse,
and had fully made my mind up
that / must also die of cancer.
Friends prevailed on me to try
Swift's Specific Is. s. 50. This /
finally consented to do. After
taking a few bottles was entirely
cured. Swift's Specific (S. S. 81
cured me when the doctors and all
other medicines failed"
Mrs. NJ. T. Maben,
Woodbury., Hall County, Texas.
FOUR YEARS ON cRUTcHEs.
For fifteen years j was afflicted
with rheumatism. four years Of
which | was compelled to go on
crutches. Words are inadequate
to express the suffering / endured
during that time. During these
fifteen years Of existence Ct was
was not living, l tried every
known remedy without receiving
any benefit. l finally began on
Swiit's Specific Is. s. So which
from the FIRST gave me relief, and
to-day ! am enjoying the best Of
health, and am a we'll man. /
candidly believe that S. s. 8. is
the best blood purifier on the mar
ket to-day. j. ID. Taylor,
Cuba, Mo.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free.
Swift's Specific Co., All anita, G a.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
NOTICE.
To the Delaware ana Shawnee In
dians, and the Cherokee
Freedmen.

Having been appointed by the
Secretary of the Interior to ascer-
tain who are entitled to n share of
certain monies, and disburse the
same, your attention is hereby
called TO the matter.
All claimants are requested to
present their cases with evidence
TO substantiate the same. An Of
flee has been opened in Vinita
for this purpose and will be contin-
ued until October 25th, every day
excepting Sundays, commencing
Monday, September 9th, 1889.
Claimants, II they so desire, may
b. Represented by counsel.
'Tahlequah, Fort Gibson and
other points, If necessary, will be
visited for the same purpose. Due
notice Of such holdings will be
JOHN w. WALLACE,
Commissioner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
BLOOD DETERMINES JURIs-
DIOTION.

This is about the position Of the
Kansas City Times in its efforts TO
prove that the descendants Of
white and Indian parents, in or
out of the Indian Territory, are
citizens of tie United States and
ought to be treated as such. This
is about rs broad an assumption as
would be the claim Of an owner of
bull to all the calves within his
range. Should the aforesaid gem
tleman be Durham and the prop
erty Of a citizen of the United
States. and should extend his cir
cult so as to include some Of the
Indian nations, the claim Of his
owner TO all Of the half breed Dur
hams left in his wake would be
about as consistent MS tho position
Of the Times. This rather inele-
CANT but illustrative comparison
defines the jurisdiction OF the
United States courts over crimes
committed in the Indian Territory.
The long established practice Of
coniining the jurisdiction Of such
courts 70 such crimes committed in
lhe Indian Territory by person
noi known as an indian or, if an
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
4 Woman'H Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by a hdy in
this country Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood It's severest tests, bu
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed incessantly and
could not sleep. She bought Of us q
bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was 80 much relley-
ed on taking first dose that she slept
all night and with one bottle has been
miracnlously cured. Her name Is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus write w. T..
IIamriek & Co., of shelly, N. O.--0ei
q free trial bottle at w. q. Patton 4
Cos. drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
WHAT MR.. CARLISLE SAYS
ABOUT THE STRIP.

To Republic representative he
said: ~ thillk there is no ques-
iien but that will be opened to
settlement, bls just when is a ques-
tion i am not able to answer.
although think congress will
settle it this winter"
Further on he says: "I notice
that Chief Mayes is receiving a
great deal Of censure from the press
that is uncaIled for, owing TO the
fact that as executive officer his
action in disposing OF the Cherokee
strip is controlled by the constitu-
tion Of the Cherokee nation, which
directly forbids the selling of the
strip"
In concluding his remarks he
said: "When the Cherokee legis-
lature meets this winter, / presume
that body will so alter the consti-
tuition that the sale will be made.
Ifnot the government will proba-
bly, condemn the strip. appoint
appraisers and take possession of
the land upon the same principle
that property is condemned for
abroad purposes"
These remarks of Mr.. Carlisle,
MS Tar as Chief Mayes' position,
and the right Of the council to SO
change the constitution that the
strip can be disposed Of, are to be
considered as only correct in
part. The council cannot change
the constitution only in certain
way and in accord with the man
ner prescribed by the constitution
itself. If the time Of the sale of
The lands depends upon an amend
ment to the constitution, and done
as the constitution directs, the
lands will remain as they are for a
number Of years. as no change in
the constitution can be made next
winter. Then If the government
Of the United States cannot and
will not wait until the constitution
IS constitutionally amended, il
will, If Mr.. Carlisle's opinion is
correct. condemn the strip as prop
orty Is condemned for railroad
purposes. This is certainly
now application of the right Of
eminent domain, and il right in
principle is about the only way
fee simple title TO lands can be
beaten. II Is certainly a broader
application Of che right than gem
orally exercised or perhaps ever
before contemplated as a means to
fiioot a purpose, which seems to
have no precedent. Judge Parker
says the exeroise Of the right is an
acknowledgement OF Zee simple
title and Ie only Tesorted 10 when
such is the case. II seems, there
fore, that there Is no right or pow
~ but this that can supercede this
character of lille.
Should the government resort
40 this method 81 taking possession
pl the strip lands despite our pro.
tests, Il is 20 bo hoped that the
usually l|beral price will be paid
Ipf tho strip aa Il done ia The
N'hies whore property Is condemn
~ fpf lhe public good
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

IT Is reported that the 0ioes
are moving from their reservation
on Red Rock to the Iowa reserve,
west OF the Sac and Fox and set
Ting there. An arrangement Of
this kind was agreed TO between
the Indians last spring and the
government asked to sanction it,
but no reply was received. They
are therefore moving without au-
thority and may eventually have
70 return.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Butler Bros, Chouteau, carry a
fine line of pocket and table cutlery,
glass, tin and queensware, and all
kinds of garden tools, grass and
bush scythes, and are agents for the
celebrated Champion mowers,
combined mowers and droppers,
self rakes and self binders. When
in need of anything in either OF
these lines call on us.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

a MONTH hence council meets.
"In a multiplicity Of counsel in
much wisdom" We should be
glad to receive, for publication,
short tcrse suggestions from all
sources as 70 what particular
measures need attention. Give us
your suggcstions--the more and
the shorter, the better. A postal
card from each correspondent is
sufIicient.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

THE output of the McAlestcr
coal mines, to the extent of 5000
tons per month, or more if desired,
has been contracted to a syndicate
composed Of J. Waldo, general
traffic manager of the NJ, X. & T,
railway, J. F. O'Brien, of the
Mexican National, ]. NJ. Eddy, oi
the l. & G. N. and ]. Arce, of the
City of Mexico. This arrange
ment will no doubt give a perma-
nency to the McAlester coal trade
which il has not, Of late, enjoyed
and greatly improve the condition
of affairs in that section.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

The best salye In the word for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Cbilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required, II Is guaranteed 10 give
Price rs cents per box. FOR sale by w .
q. Patton & co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03
The Verdict nnnnImnns.

". ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind
testifies: 81 can recommend Electric
Bitter as the very best remedy. Every
bottles sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured Of Rheumatism Of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville, Ohio, affTms: "The best sell.
ing medicine 1 have ever handled In
my 20 years experience, is Electric Bit.
ters." Thousands Of others have add
ed their testimony, so that the verdict
Is unanimous that Electric Bitters dc
cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle
at w. q. Patton q Cos. Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Amour a month only remains be.
foro the council will meet in regu-
lar session. Members elect could
not more proftably spend the in
servening time than by informing
themselves as TO the necessity OF
no necessity for selling the strip
lands. Investigate thoroughly,
carefully and deliberately and
then tile down to what is best
70. al tlIe people. The position
of a councillor or senator is now
more responsible than ever before.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Mrs. II. II. Cass calls the ladies'
attention to her new fall and win
ter millinery goods. Notice the
late styles and exc uisite trimmings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Butler Bros, Chouleau keep the
best line Of staple and fancy groce-
ries TO be found in tIIf slore in
the country. Call 1n iben and
examine their goods Az riees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

If you want a suit Of Chothes,
the best and cheapest you ever
bought, 60 TO Green's; he's got 'em
for sale.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Mrs. Cummins, at Mrs. Cass' ,
has secured the assistance Of an
experienced city dressmaker. La
dies, take notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Haul your own lumber and get
it dirt cheap from Washbouine's
mill. Better than any shipped in
by rail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-03

Flour, meal, bacon, lard, lum.
ber, lime, cement. doors, sash
paints, oils, all cheap at Butler
Bros. ,lChouteau.