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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03
DANCING IN THE EARN.

Along tho sky sWoct alrS arc still;
Across tho grass tho uoonbeoms failj
Upon the night strikes sweet the trill
or nightingale and WhIppoorw.ll,
And down the vale hear the call
To Dancing IN tho Barn"
An me!
So long ago II seems to DO
That Dancing in the Barn"
Tho torchlight falls on oach young face,
As wheeling IN tho country dance,
Now In, now out, our shadows chase
About the dear, old-fashioned place.
Can ausht in life SO much entrance
AS Dancing In the Barn."
Alb, no!
For youth Is fair. but Il must GO.
Like d" Dancing IN the B. rn."
But ali! that nigh: when as OF yore
heard tho haunting old refrain
When Love is done, u comes no moro:
And ah, my heart, how you were soreI
And vet my feet Kept time again
With Dancing in the Barn."
Too late;
Tho hour had struck OF life and fate
To "DLncng In the Barn."
Long after, IN q crowded street,
A poor, old, blind man feebly played
Just where tho town and river meet.
My heart stood still. my steps delayed
For that old tune which stopped and stayed
Was Dancing IN tho Barn."
And oh!
What tales arc told OF long ago
That Dancing in the Barn"
All, poor young love, thought you deadt
And yet shed these sudden tears
After so many silcnt years;
1tseemed n requiem DER your head
That Dancing in the Barn."
But deep
In my poor heart that love doth sleep,
With "Dnnc ng in tho Barn"
-ADnI +. De KoGen, IN hnerlcd.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03

On the ,ounter Of the store of Mark
up q Comedown were spread the
samples that J. Harry Peduncle, COM
mercial traveller. had just taken from
his iron-bound, baggageman-proof
trunk for the inspection of the young
woman with the b,ue eyes aud golden
hair. who acted as head clerk, chief
millincr and assistant postmaster.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03

According 10 Alphonse Daudet lit
erary people. us II rulc, have n horror
OF music. Lcconte de Lisle and Ban
Vile share this opinion. The moment
n piano opens Goncourt frowns-Zola
is OF much the Same why of thinking
Dnudet alone. among his especial en-
tourngc, loves mu sic madly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03

az An /. eosh An A MONTE can be
eihtt W o6puItu nude working for u.s.
Agents prefer red who can furnish horse and
give their Whele time to the business. spare
MON ns may be probably employed also. A
few vacancies in towns and cities. n. p.
yOHNSON \ co. 1909 Main st.. Aiehmond;
Va. Please state age ana huOI - NS
experiences. never saSmd .akOG0
ssnatnR ssA1p toS reply. y, q. u.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03
No. OF population

Tho following table contains the
population OF zach city in 1889 and the
apparent population ut present, based
upon the vote cast last Tuesday:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-03
Total pnts cast
lIL I!SH9

The following shows the population
in 1880 in proportion to tho vote OF
each city in that year:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

rests, oil massy and grey. My bird
knows me, he. follows me on the
wing and Zig hts on some tiny limbs
near where he can attract my
attention, and after that com
mences his solos, c%ontraltos and
bassot. When | think he is slack
eniag / whistle, and then, oh! then,
he swells'up his throat, aud | know
that no musician can, with as much
accuracy, sound on an instrument
the notes in as regular a manner as
my bird.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
Special Notice /!

ALL PERSONS indebted to the
undersigned are respectfully request
cd to liquidate their accounts on or
before the FIRST DAY Of January.
1890 All accounts remaining un.
paid after that date will be handed
oycr to tho MAGISTRATE and
proceedings Immediately instituted.
Bear in mind that this is earnestly
a business principle and will be
strictly, adhered to without any
exception whatever.
Very respectfully,
+. l.. MELEBECK.
Ahheville, La, Oct. 5, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

1t is with pleasure that we an
nounce the advent in these fields Of
a new aspirant for railroad priv
leges, and another eager seeker for
deep water at EermiIion Pass.
This is none other than the Louis
lana Midland Railway, which pro.
poses to be a feeder to the Gould
system, and build from Columbia
La, the Southern terminus of the
Houston, Central Arkansas and
Northern road; southwark via
Marksvillc, St. Martiosville aud
Abbeville on to the east bank of
the bayou Vermilion Pass. Thi4
company numbers among its stock.
holders such men as Major Hewitt
and Mr.. Farnham, of New York,
and several prominent New England
capitalists.
In our next we expect to be able
to state when we may expect a visit
from the representatives of these
gentlemen and speak more fully of
their plans. We bid them wei
come and God speed, for with rail
roads as other constitutions, "tbc
more the m%crrier," and two rail
roads will ensure Abbcvllle's com.
mercial Importance and vital exis-
tence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
Official PROCLAIM atiCn.
To all mhom 1t may concern:

To all Mhom 1t may concern
Be it known that the following is the
result of the Special Election held by
the town of Abheville, on Thursday.
September 26, 1889, to vote on tho
question whether or not ordinances
should be adopted to levy a special tax
III favor of the Kansas City, Louisiana
and Gulf Railroad. and a special tax in
favor Of the New Iberia, Abbeville and
Western Railroad by the Town Coun-
ell of Abbeville, as submitted by the
property tax payers of said town, by
an ordinance duly advertised, ordering
said election, to wit
That no votes were cast either for or
against the ordinance to levy said spe-
cial tax in favor Of the New Iberia,
Abbeville and Western Railroad.
That sixty votes. including eleven
votes cast by resident property tax,
payers Of said town through proxies,
and representing an aggregate assess
ment of eighty-seven thousand four
hundred and siyty-nine dollars, We're
cast for the ordinance to levy the spe-
cial tax in aid of the Kansas Cit
Louisiana and Gulf Railroad and that
no votes were east against said ordi-
nance.
Given under my official signature, at
the Mayors office, at Abbeville, La,
this 9th day Of September. A. d. 1889.
ELIJAH BOURNE, Mayor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
.L.tBlancsstonns,able. lillinrand

IL B'anc.tonnstable. Aillingand
hauling dogs. $3.50
r. Leblanc, cutting weeds. etr., 2,S
". Il. White. holding special town
election. Sent, 26, 1889. aud COM
p,iing &. VT t ag returns thereof. 500
O. II. O'Bryan. State assessor. and
W. B. White, corporation ass'or. 900
On motion of Mr.. Mills, the sum
of $25 90, was appropriated by the
town TO assist in deffaying the cx-
penses of s. p. Watts, q delegate 10
the deep waterway convention, which
convened at Topeka, kaneas, On
Oct. LIST, and a warrant for that
amount ordered to iesue in favor Of
said Watts npon the general fund.
Claims of Dr.. C. J. Edwards, for
fees as expert for examining Angel
Frederick, was referredgto the Cor.
poration ATTORNEY for examination.
On motion of Mr.. Mills, Euphe-
mon Leblanc was allowed a credit
of 81. 40, Icing the amount Of tux
e%rroueously assessed on the corpor-
alton tax rolls Of 1858, against DR..
G.. J. Edwards.
On motion the e%onncil adjoured.
ELIJAH BOURNE,
W. b. WRITE, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

We are often walked up in the
night time by the dis cllarge of fire.
arms within the precinct of the
corporate limits, CT in the roads
leading from town. Such party or
parties so disturbing the peaceful
slumher of sleeping nature, or even
shooting in the thorough fares in
the day time. render themselves
thereby amcnable to tile laws of the
country. There was a special law
enacted (N.o. 81. y. G. \. of 1850
which makes it a misdemeanor, cub
jecting the offender to a fine not
exceeding $50, and in default of the
same to be sentenced to imprison.
ment for not less ten days, nor more
than thirty, or both.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
NOTICE-TIMBER CULTURE.

II. S. Land Office at New Orleans. La.
September 30, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that Aurellien
Simon, has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof before the Judge or
in his absence. the clerk Of District
Court at his office in Abbeville. Louisiana
on Friday the IS. day of November, 1889
on timber culture application No. 1901 tor
Section No 10 in Township No IL S
Range No. 3 East.
He names as witness: Turbert Landry,
Adolphe Landry. Noise Herpin. Euclide
Landry, All Of Vermilion parish La.
TnOMAs J.. BUTLER, Register.
October 5, 1859.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
NOTICE.
L. s. Land Office, New Orleans. La.

L. s. Land Office, New Orleans. La.
August 20, 1888.
Complaint having been entered at
this Office by Adam Matt, against
James Henry, for abandoning his
Homestead Entry No. $3.50, dated May
%, 1885, upon the NE quarter
Section 81, Township II, South
Range 3 West in Vermilion Parish
Louisiana with a view to the cancella-
ton Of said parties are hereby sum-
moned to appear at this Office on the
80, day ofOctober 1889, at II O'Clock NJ,
to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment.
THOMAS j. BUTLER, Register.
Sept. 7, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

It will he soon time for our citi-
zens to come together for the pur'
pose of re.organieing the theatrical
troup for rehearsals Of the plays
towards Christmas holidays. BY
studying the different parts thor.
oucllv they will become familiarized
with the most difficult passages, and
he able TO perform with ease and
-r.nnn
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The sweet potato crop of our par
ish promises to excessively large in
Jul section this year. Our farmers
took advantage Of the favorable
season to set out the vines. HAY.
ing had preparatory to this their
potato ground plowed and ridged
up, so that everything was done
at its proper time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Mrs. w. C. Morrel, OF our town
was accidentally poisoned one day
this week, by drinking an overdose
Of anodyne to ease toothache, of
which this lady has been suffering
for at least six monshs. To make
matters worse, after getting over
the effect of the anodyne, she was
taken very i'll from the effect Of the
inflammation of a tumOr
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The semitary condition OF our
parish is very good: considering the
sudden change Of temperature to
which we have been subjected from
warm to cold.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

a party of AbbcvilIe and Roy.
vile sharp shooters, had a shooting
contest last Sunday, at about eight
miles from town, in which our boys
were victorious. Now, we under.
stand that a contest will soon take
place between our champion and
the Royville champion, and we are
requested to say hal our man is
ready to meet them at any time they
may choose, and for any amount.
No flies on orr boys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The two story building on Mr..
Leblanc's lot is undergoing repairs,
preparatory 10 being opened as a
grocery store, to be run by Mr..
Pete Gridry.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Paris green has been successfully
applied 10y the cotton farmers of our
parish. Those who have done it
iudiciously have saved their entire
crop from destruction from the
caterpillars. a few have applied it
too late to do any good. To ensure
success the application must be
made as soon as the cotton worn
appcars on the tender leaf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Dame rumors tells us that Cupid
has been at work in our midst, and
that the results will be in the near
future, union Of hearts and hands.
We shall wait to see the develop.
ment. Dear reader, watch with US
and if We are correct in our sur.
misses, own that we are good prophets
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The oest season for sowing oats
in our climate will soon be at hand
When sowed in the months o. Octo
Der and November, they are matured
about FEBRUARY, at the season thai
stock relish them the most. There
is no pasture superior to a patch Of
this plant. a mich COW turned
into a patch of oats only one hour
per day will give double, at least
she quantity of milk that she will
by the old process. Try it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

We have heard that Columbus
Trahan and others, are about open,
ing a market honse in this town.
which, with those already running,
will make three markets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The best fencing, after giving a
fair trial to the different varieties
now in vogue, seems to be the hedge
fence. 1t lasts the longest, needs
no repairs comparatively. We do
not know which We would prefer
of the bois Garc or the the briar
fence; both are good. The only ad-
vantage of the briar fence over the
other is that it will he useful quicker
than the other. As for the general
use one is worth the other. Either
are far superior to any wire or cy-
press fence, on the ground that they
are durable and, and that they can
lie kept up in good service with
very lutte attention or nursing.
The time will eventually come when
all other fences will be substituted
by hedging. Where can a better
and more substantial fence be found
than the bois dare hedge fences on
each side of the road leading from
Abbeville towards Perry's Bridge?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Toll. s747,6l.
f. LEBLANC,
Constable Collector.
An proved, SOLOMON WISE.
-. K. II, R1LLs,
Finance Committee,
Report of the treasurer:
70 the Mayor ond town council of the
town Of Ahbeville.
| SUI bmit the following report;
1859. GENERAL FUND.
July ). to balance per report. 1856
fines. " 675,soa21
Rv amount Maid $780, so
Oct. 5, to balance on hand, 617l
STREET AND BRIDGE FUND.
July 5, to balance per report, 1884 4o34
no receiptsl
BY amount paid, 1l6,b9
Oct. 5, to balance on hand, 1910
SINKING FUND.
Oct. :, TO amt III hand, 1886
Respectfully submitted.
". r. WHITE.
Corp. Treasurer.
Approved Oct. Z, 1880.
SOLOMON WISE,
X. III. MILLS.
Finance Committee.
A petition signed by Mr.. C.
Broussard, and numerous other citi.
zens of the parish Of Vermilion,
protesting against the Burial OrdIn-
ance, was presented by the Mayor
and read, and on motion said petit
ton was laid upon the table.
The following claims we're al.
lowed, 70 Wit:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The ball season is now at hand.
When will be the next ball?
Drop that oyster, and get off the
wharf.
Mr.. Girard Occur, from Perry's
Bridge, gave us a call this week.
Some of our town bridges across
cutters arc sadly in need OF repairs.
Orr ward constable. Alexis Ira
han. has had his house papered.
We are Dained to hear of the i'll
ness Of our venerable citizen, Mr..
Area.
Cotton decking is goiug on spIen-
didly. All hands are out, earning
good wages.
Our popular druggist, n. c..
Young, made a business trip to
Rayne last Sunday.
Many Of our citizens are having
/. their ahimneys cleaned. Let every
body follow the example.
The schooner Emma, from Lake
Charles, was here this week, with
lumber.
Dr.. W. G. k.bbe, whose house
was destroyed by fire last April, is
rebuilding.
The committee on additions
claims against the parish, met last
Monday, at Abhevi]le.
We received a communication
this week from y. Il. r." but the
author not having signed his name,
VIC could not publish it.
Our friend, j. ID. Landry: was
last week blessed with an addition
to his family, by the birth of a
daughter.
Cattle are in good condition, not
outstanding the scarcity Of water.
Veri good meat is sold at II mar
kcts.
At early dawn we are awoke by
The whistle of the cotton gin at Mr..
Onczime Trahan, which gin is now
tn full operation.
nr. c. j. Edwards, returned
home last Wednesday, after a two
week visit to Mississippi and Ark
ansas.
Miss Eva Hebert, an attractive
young belle from Spring Hill, this
parish, is visiting friends in our
town, the guest OF Miss Ophelia
Bourqne.
The Grand Jury term of the Dis
trict Court. commenced at Lafayette
last Monday. Judge Edwards and
District Attorney Smedes left for
that place last Sunday.
Major J. n. Jhoemaker. general
sgenl for the Kansas City, La. &
Gulf Railroad. and DR.. I. f. Hall,
from Lake Arthur, were among us
this week, looking after railroad
business.
Miss Pauline Leblanc. the charm.
ing daughter Of Mr.. Richard lie.
Blanc, Of this place, departed last
week for .Jeannerette, in which
piece she will spend few weeks.
visiting friends aud re'stiveS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Our friend, J. ID. Landry: was
last week blessed with an addition
to his family, by the birth of a
daughter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

We received a communication
this week from y. i. r" but the
author not having signed his name,
VIC could not publish it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

VIC uaSe ncdFu mat columbus
Trahan and others, are about open,
ing a market honsc in this town.
which, with those already running,
will make three markets.
An unknown man was found
floating in the Vermilion Bay, this
week. He was seen by a passing
schooner, but it could not ascertai in
who he was: but it is supposed to be
a s.ilor from Capt. Roots schooners
from Perry's Bridge.
On last Wednesday, Jos. John,
Jr., coiored, shot and instantly
killed a negro named Marcel Pre-
jean, at abont s miles from Able.
vile. The difficulty originated
from a game of cards. Sheriff
Leblanc is after the fugitive.
We were made painfully cogni-
zant last Monday morning, of the
fact that winter is upon US. There
is no fun in it, when a person has to
face the cold, icy greenland breeze
which cuts ones face on going ont
to market in the early morning,
Such was the case last Monday.
Last Saturday was Nom Kip.
pnr," or the last day Of Atonemect'
the last festival on the 1sraelite
calender, and was duly celebrated
by cur fellow.ci,izens of that faith,
All business was suspended. and a
complete abstinence from all food
and drink was observed on that day.
The public school Of Abbeville
is in a Furnishing condition.. 1t
consists o. two departments, one for
the boys, taught by Mr. G. c.
Roberls. and the other by Miss
Lizzie Edwards. Doth are very
competent teachers, and have a fair
attendance Of pupils.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The hooking bird is inimitable
select any songster in the whole OF
the bird species, and none can be
compared in the melody Of the voice
TO our hooking bird. | have often.
time been en%raptured by the voice Of
this songster. There is one now,
one which l claim as mine, though
he is as free as freedom can be &C
quired, which was reared i'll one of
INV China trees. in q nest built on a
the foundation formed by q perpen-
dicular -limb being sawed of: and
on this for a base the mes. which
wss BE fret ahade Of ny songstsr
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Last week u white man named
Richard. from We umilion parish
who came to the Decuir saw mill to
get a wagon load of lumber for DIR.
kihbe, struck one of the horses he
had attached to his wagon a blow
on the head with the butt end
of a whip handle, killing him in.
stautly. The blow was not intended
to be II severe one, 10 fact was not a
heavy one, and it's effect was a
surprise to all who were present.
The animal had been borrowed
from a friend and RI chard was very
much distressed over his misfortune.
New Iberia Enterprise.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Cattle are in good condition, not
outstanding the scarcity Of water.
Veri good meat is sold at our mar.
kcts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

At early dawn we are awoke by
the whistle of the cotton gin at Mr..
Onczime Trahan, which gin is now
In full operation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12
Town Council Proceedings.
ABBEv1LLE, La, Oct s, 1889

ABBEv1LLE. La, Oct s. 1889.
The town council OF the town Of
the town of Abheville. met at the
courthouse in said town, this day, in
regular session. There were pres
emf: DR.. e. Bourne, mayor, and
Messrs. Wise, Mills, Coastal and
%Isaacs, aldermen.
The minutes of the last regular
meetinfi meeting Of the council were
read and adopted; and on motion
the reading of the minutes of the
minutes of the last special meeting
Of the council of Aug. ID, Is 80, was
DISPENSED with.
The reports of the constable and
c%ollecsor and the treasurer were
read and adopted.
Report of the constable and col
lector:
ABBEvILLE, La, Oct. S, 1885.
To the Hon. Mayor and Town Council of
the town of Abbeville:
Gentlemen: l have the honor to submit
to you the following report for the quar-
g rending Oct. s., 1889. / am charged since
my last report with the following sums:
On general tax of 1889 $3.50
On special " GAL 3
On fines Of. 1915
On licenses. 500
Total, $7i7,6l,
BY amount turned over to W. B.
White, corp. treas. July 81, 1889,
on fnes. 9,25
Aug. 10 1899 n fines: .......... 6,25
Oct. !. " 1.25
1liCens q II noticeable. 800
Tcncoleeed taxes u general taxes 4s3.I.
: special 241,94
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

nr. c. j. Edwards, returned
home last Wednesday, after a two
week visit to Mississippi and Ark
ansas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The committee on additions o
claims against the parish, met last
Monday, at Abhevi]le.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Miss Eva Hebert, an attractive
young belle from Spring Hill, this
parish, is visiting friends in our
town, the guest OF Miss Ophelia
Bourque.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

Dr.. W. G. klbbe, whose house
was destroyed by fire last April, is
rebuilding.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

The Grand Jury term of the Dis
trict Court. commenced at Lafayette
last Monday. Judge Edwards and
District Attorney Smedes left for
that place last Sunday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-10-12

MANY Of our citizens are having
their ;himneys cleaned. Let every
body follow the example.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-07-12

to Brandywihe Springs, reporting on his ar
rival to the acting quartermaster general,
During the encampment no member of
the guard will be allowed to wear or have
in his possession citizens suit The badge
on the cap, including the letter of the conf
pany to which the soldier belongs, must be
worn at all times; and any enlisted man
found violating the provisions of this order
will be promptly arrested and summarily
pushed
Citizens will not be allowed the privileges
of the camp within guard lines between
tattoo and reveilie, except on written per-
mission of the commandant of the camp.
No flag poles or conspicuous flags or
lettered devices, banners ect, to mark
any company, will be allowed except those
authorized by law.
One servant and one cook will de allowed
each company and each troop and four ser
wants to the regimental field and staff all
of whom will be carried on the payroll
No intoxicating liquors will be allowed
to be brought within the lines of the en-
except for hospital uses.
Lieutenant A. D. Chaytor will have the
general charge and supervision of all COM
missary stores. Will be made OH the acting
acknowledgements through Lieut. ebay
tor, and all stores for the use of the camp
must be delivered to and receipted for by
him.
Orders have been Promogated naming the
camp, Camp Phil Sheridan"