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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29

The Germans say that much of the
leather sold in London and other Ea.
glish cities is manufactured in Ger
many-trunks and purses particularly.
England is still recognized as the mar
ket in which to secure the best boots
for men and boys, but the footwear
manufaetured for ladies is simply afro
cious, being neither cheap nor comedy
nor durable. The French women have
pretty feet and shapely ankles, and
they insist upon hosiery and boots that
fit and are pleasing to the eye. So it is
in France that these articles are to be
found in the choicest quality and stylsA
lin fact in Paris you find that objects
de vertu are unique only among wom-
ankind. Chicago News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29

-Itls reported that citizen remarked
to Senator Ingalls, in Washington re.
Gently, that the Farmers Alliance had
scared Senator Vance" Eyes, yes"
said Mr.. Ingalls,, and he adjusted his
eyeglasses nervously and ierked HE
head again, ''scare anybody; scared me. {"
Great pity it hasn't scared him out Of
the country.-Exchange
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29

1t is the politician aga INST the farmer,
and the veal or woe of the country de-
ponds on the issue. The rule of the
politician has deluged the country with
bankruptcies covered the farms with
mortgages, filled the land with tramps,
and brought distress and discourage
ment to the peope. The evident aim
of nearly all legislation is to perpetuate
this reign and continue the present sys-
tenn Of spoliation. Within the next
few days there will be thousands OF this
class going up and down throughout the
Nation, haranguing the people and
seeking by every possible means
to fill their minds with mis-
information. They will misrepresent
this great farmers movement, defame
its leaders, impugn its motives, mis-
state It's objects and belittle its power
Every advantage will be seized and o
victory over the farmer will be consid-
cred as triumph over an enemy OF
rood government 1t is hoped and ex-
pected that every member OF the Alli-
ance will defend the order and prove
his loyalty by resenting all unjust and
unfair imputationG Now is the time
for every Alliance brother to assert his
manhood and defy the power OF the willy
politician. National Economist
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29
killing seCtlonalIsm.

President Polk is the great leader in
the move to kill sectionalism, and leave
in the place Of that glittering monster
that has been the potent means ofkeep-
ing the honest producers OF the North
and South so equally divided that pro-
fessional politicians could WELD the
balance of power, and thereby ran the
Government in the interest of the ex-
plotting GLASS, a fraternal feeling be-
tween all honest producers of every sec
tlon, race or color in this great country
that will heartily cooperate to main
tain equal rights and chances for all,
and special privileges to none" May
God bless him in his noble work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29

Everybody has heard OF .horse laugh"
but who has ever seen an equine gifted with
the power of Speech2 Such an animal would
be pronounced q miracle; but 80 would the
telegraph and the telephone q hundred years
ago. Why, even very recently q cure for con.
sumption, which Is universally acknowledged
to be scrofula affecting the lungs. would have
been looked upon as miraculous, but now peo-
pie are beginning to realize that the disease
Discovery Will cure It, If taken in time and
given a fair trial. This worid-renowned REM
store diseased ones to q healthy state when
other means have failed. Thousands CRATE
fully testify to this, It IL the most potent
blood-cleanser and nutrit1ve. or builder,
known to medical science. For Weak Lungs,
Splitting of Blood, Bronchitis. Asthma. Ca
tarrh in tho Head. and all Lingering Coughs,
it il an uneQunled remedy. In arrangements
Of the stomach. liver and bowels, as Indiges-
ton OR ana or tadyd
ailments, it IL q sovereign remedy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-10-29
IGUARANTEEQ.l

printed guarantees, from the manufact-
urers. that It viii benefit or cure In every case
money paid for It will b promptly refunded.
Copyright 1883, by WORLDS DIS MED ASSN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

But we never get angry, as 1t only
causes the last Of Yexation ~unrestor
ed same would think / was on my
high horse from my numerous com
munications but anlshot. 1t is tit for
tat, You kill my dog, I'll kill your
cat, I generally give and take. The
saying is to destroy your enemy
make him your best friend, i am
doing this at the present moment.
W. are having nice weather at
present; the flowers are all in bloom,
aud the green trees makes it how q
spring time "tra, la" appearance.
The Hook and Ladder boys had a
meeting last Monday. No business
was transacted but adjourned to
Monday next. It was time they
should make up and stir around.
This place look more like ancient
ruins than a young town. Sticking
plasters slightly applied would pro.
badly be a remedy for our clubs and
Companies to stick together. Ii
seems nothing can hold them up.
But the greatSouthern Aggregation.
al Concert and Consolidated shows
are determined to stick. They are
at Church Point to-day. The 7th
June here for the Concert benefit.
Malletts three nights, latter. part Of
June for Catholic Church and here
again for school children benifit,
throughout different states later on
and come homo with gold medals, il
nothing else.
Some Of our bitches are on a level
with the streets, this is caused By
energetic officials must Conclude
hoping tosee this in your valuable
paper or waste box.
Yours.
A. ORION.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

few days. Crops III Terreboune
where not affected by overflow are
generally ia fae condition. Ranor,s
from the Florida parishes are that
the past week has been very fayora.
Bile. Some young cotton was kiIled
by the cool nights Ct the past week,
The yield Of strawberries continpes
in Tangipahoa but the shipments
have fallen off on account Of Tho
bad keeping qualities. Early }
tables are being shipped North
The rice and Cane in st. TamfBapv
are reported in excellent comdIlios
r. B. KER1AM,
Signal Corps, Direction
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

every property owner to fix his
sidewalks. and il the law can not be
enforced, let it be abolished. It is
Of no use to have q law, if when q
citizen is notified 10 comply with it
and refuses, to let him free without
any steps being taken to enforce the
said law. Have the work done at
his expense! Let's have a test case.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
RAYNR. May %.

Am here again. NY first commu.
nication was tardy for your last
issue but with best efforts, | will try
aud give you what I caa muster up
around our little city;
In the way Of improvements
Rayne is en- q stand still only Mr..
Duclos has completed his large
drugstore, aud when painted will
have a very neat appearance.
There was D concert last Saturday
given for the school fund, which was
well attended, regardless Of disad
yantages occurring The concert
concluded with n dance, and every
one enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content.
We were blessed vi h q cooling
shower last Monday. This has lap.
pened rather frequently during the
last few weeks. But viii do good
to rice crops, which we noticed are
in good condition so far.
I am glad to know the ladies OIL
your town will take charge of Made,
line square, as they alone can make
it, what it should bean attraction
to your town.
Some Of our boys are rather in
fetuated with your beautiful place
i. e, what, in.the place, but do moi
care about Eenturing back again. :
Today will be.a grand one II
Church Point, a picnic, sale Of towt
lots. and concert.
Will give you more Of a lengthy
letter next time as | will get owe.
The thunderbolt We received from
you closW |! in last Reek issue
aTS E##EM#
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
weather Crop BulFeFHra.

The Louisiana weather service, in
co operation with the United States
signal service, for the week ending
Saturday, May, IT 1890.
There were heavy rainfalls during
the week ia Northeast Louisiana
averaging nearly three inches. In
Northwest Louisiana the fall avera.
ged nearly three fourths OF an inch;
in the central portion of the stats
there were occasional local sprin.
kles, and in South Louisiana the
fall ranged from a tenth of an inch
to an inch; generally, but quite 3
number of stations in this section
report no rainfall at all.
The temperature and sunshine
conditions were nearly a seasonal
average. a slight deficiency being
noted 10 the degree Of heat, which
vas couuteracted by a slight excess
in the amount Of sunshine received.
Weekly rainfalls. Shreveport
SO. Minden .46 FarmeryilIe 80,
Delhi 2.28, Girard 4,89, Monroe
1872, Columbia so, Coushatta .O8,
Grand Cane LOS, Nafchitoches | AS
Alexandria .05. Vicksburg ass,
st. Joseph .93, Vidalia 81, clinton
d trace, Amite .28, Hammond .09,
| Vaudeville "a, Pladnemine u,
Sugar Experiment Station 1.O5,
New Orleans, 10, Grand Coteau
OF, Crowley 80, Lafayette .07,
Shell Beach 10, Jeanerette. SO,
Edgard .32, Emile so, Houina .83,
Port Eads rs.
Generally favorable reports were
received from all observers and
correspondents. Ia the Red River.
Valley replanting is being carried
an as fast as the water recedes from
the bottom lands. La the flooded
districts between the Mississippi
and Ouaciita rivers the backwater
is falling aud planters arc following
the fall and sowing as rapidly as
possible. Where heavy rains &C.
CURED crops are reported some
what grassy, and tie effect Of The
cool nights Of last week are now
also apparent by a baekwardness in
the growth Of cotton and by some
Of the young plants having died oat
in q few of the northern parishes.
Cropping out Of the cotton is being
ranidly pushed and the corr is being
worked over the second time.
The backWater In the lower val
ley has fallen from two and d half
to nearly three leet since the date
Of extreme high water, but has
been at nearly a stand during the
, past week, Confidence is being
restored By the present outlook.
The crops Sugar and corn) in thu
lower valley continue to look very
well and promising and the favora
BILE weather conditions of past sever
days44aye given planters an oppor
!, tunity to put in a good weeks iell
work. The grass is well pnde.
control. the cane crop being pre-
/ pared for laying by. and gardel
j produce presents a fair appearance
Rice Is being repianted in the south
western parishes, and is nearin.
/ completion in sone sections. Th.
cfegaase waters ON the Chacahoul;
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
Communicated.
Egayne Dots.
RAYNE, May Is.

a#s
Alcide Bergeron has returned
from his Thibodanx trip.
The charming Miss Dora Vim
berly, Of Acadia College, was in
Rayne during the week.
Sheriff Lyons, Of Crowley, was in
town during the week, doing the
auctioneer act at Dupuis' store.
The Aggregational Coneer Co.
will give i benefit at Church Point,
on May a, for the school fund.
About May both. at Mallet, for the
Catholic church. These are invita-,
tons extended by the most promi,
nent citizens Of those places.
Looking around Abbeyille, we
noticed that Madeleine square was
moi fenced in. This place could be
made an attraction to the town, By
bling fenced in and fixed upin good
shape.
Bouquets are numerous at present,
all our dudes" are having them
pinned on by their best girl. Some
of the members Of concert were
wearing button,hole bouquets. They
did not get them in Aobeville, but
some were very much smit'ened on
the Abbeyille bellies. Lookout for
stray members in your neighbor1
hoodI
The Bishop Of N. Orleans, Father
Janssens, was received here on the
9th inst. By over 500 people. Two
brigade Of mounted horsemen, and
over 100 carriages participated in
the procession. The receptal ora
ton was delivered BIZ DR.. g. B.
Mouton near the Church door. after
which benediction was given by the
Bishop. a dinner was then served
10 the invited guests.
The roads leading ont Of Able.
vile are in splendid condition. The
Police Jury Of Vermilion seem TO
have more Of a get up and get
style than our Acadia folks, judging
from the appearance Of our roads
leading out of Rayne, We and
rs being the last brigade, got
begged. and only reached home
about s a. m. The crops along the
road are in splendid condition
especially the rice and corn. Many
new fences are going up. This
means our country is fast settling up,
and the increase over last years
crop will be near 25e per cent.
This being my first letter to your
paper. will make it brief, on account
Of being tardy this week-having
several other papers to write for.
Next week will try and please your
readers with d more interesting
dot. / will have t. be excused this
time. Send Us copy Of your valua
BILE paper. Adds. ORION.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
TAKEN up.

by the undersigned, three stray
cattle, two cow and oae beef
which have been ranging lii his neigh
borhood for some time. The owne
IS hereby notiyed to come forward
prove his property and pay costs,
otherwise the said stock will be dis,
posed Of according to law, on sATUR-
DAY, JUNE %. 1890. The bran
which the stock bears can be seen ad
the MERTDfoNAL Office.
May "a, 1890.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

II the Medical Museum ii Wash
ington. D. @, there are two skulls
all cracked Op like a couple Of egg
shells that had been knocked 70.
gather. They formerly belonged to
2 couple Of Norfolk, Virginia, col.
ored men, who butted each Other
to death because d woman couldn't
decide which Of the two she liked
best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
Postage @fnmna

Rockville (Pa.) Democrat.
Few people, perhaps, realize of
how recent rigiu is the postage
stamp. II was first issued ~ urea.
Britain in 1910. Brazil was tha
first nation to follow the example.
which they did in 1913. and in 1871
Inc United States began the use Of
postage stamps. There are now
FL stamp issuing countries. 1t ii
estimated now that every year some
$4,000, 100000 letters are posted In
the world. American leads with
over Q ,5d0,000,000 and England
follows with T00,000.poG .ionan
now mails annually 5,00e, 900 lei.
tiers, and the cancelled stamps on
these letters are worth an average
OF one cent each. Last year there
were $4,000 letters posted in En-.
gland without any addr ess on them.
In $500 Of these gold coin and
money were incIosed. The cancel.
leo postage stamps ofmany countries
are worth quite as much as unused
specimens, and many are issued
solely for collections, tho revenue
being an important item, Monaco
IS the latest TO issue sfamps: but
stoffaland, with its "fty houses and
three stores, is probably the most
insignificant, even more 50 ;han
Heligoland or the Virgin Islands.
Bhopal has The oldest stamp, Mica.
ragna the finest, Siberia The largest
Zealand the smallest, Guatemala the
most striking, and Sarawak ana
Great Britain divide The honor al
having The cheapest and neanest.
IM#
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
Succession Sale
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Vermilion,
Judicial District Court
M. l49.
SNccesg.oN a 4dea Dnbols.

M. If8.
Succession Of idea Dubois.
Notice Is hereby gfven that by yirtno
Of IN order Of sale granted By the Hon.
18th Judicial DISTRICT Court, in aud for
the parish aforesaid. I'M the matters Of the
above numbeaad and entitled sueeesgioils
/ will proceed to sell on
MONDAY, JUNE 3oth, 1890.
between che hours of III III. IN. and o'clock
p. M, at the residence Of the deceased. AZ
public auction. to the last and highest
bidder, for cash, to pay debts, the fol-
lowing described property, to-Wit:
One arm0ir. 2. One spinning wheel
3 One feather bed and mattress. 4. Right
sheets. j. Two COWS and calves ana
oth0r articles too numerous TO mention.
Give under my official signature. OH.
this. the 23rdblaY 81 Nav Il. D., $3.50.
i g. BR0U6SARD, DY. GheffH.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Rev. Mother St. Bernard, Super.
Y General Of the order Of Mount
armel, accompanied By Sister St.
aneas, Of New Orleans, arrived
Abbsrille Tuesday Of this weak.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
Number ors1laehes 81 a.shirt

st. Louis Republic.
The following singular calcsTa.
ton of the number Of stitches n !
plain shirt has been made h. !
Leicester seamstress Stitches Il
collar, forr rows, 1900; cross enda
Of same, 800; button, $50; gathering
neck and sewing on collar. l.2O1:
stitching the wristbands, 1928; ends
OF wristbands. B8; bn~fton.hoIes 81
wristbands, 148, hcming slits. 264.
gathering sleeves, $40; setting ~
shoulder straps, 1880; hemmine the
bosom. 1913: sewing in sleeves ana
making gussets. 1880; sewing III
side seams of sleeves, 1854; coreinp
bosom, l,104; tapping" the sleeves,
l,529; sewing all other seams and
setting side gussets, 1872, total
number Of stitches, 20,B40.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Miss Ella Beer, Of New Orleans,
is among the visitors in Ahbeyille
as The guest Of Mr.. David Frank.
Mr.. A. F. Clark, died at his resi-,
dence in Shell Beach last Sunday.
The bereayed ones have our heart
felt symprthies.
Miss Alice Bernard, a charming
and accomplished Young lady Of
New iberia, is on a visit to our town.
We wish her a pleasant time.
FOR SAINT | have a few
barrels Of Choice Seed Rice, which
| will cell cheap, for cash only.
JACOB BEER Cheap,John).
Our worthy neighbor, the Star,
has entered its second year. May
your shadow never grow less, Bro.
Watts.
Mr.. Evariste Moore and daugh.
ter Miss Cieile. fleft for st. Mary
parish yesterday morning, where
they go 10 visit friends and relatives.
Our worthy townsman, Louis
Leotaud. is never behind in The way
Of Improvement. Seeing the nee.
essity Of better sidewalks, he graded
his in front of his residence.
Hook and Ladder No. have
stuck Howard" for FIVE hundred
dollars. They received a telegram
announcing a donation of that
amount by The lottery company.
Young ladies, it is 0 shame the
way you all are treating your best
fellows. Why, We have noticed
several Young men walking around
Sunday, with old faded bouquets
pinned on their coat
Last Monday Mr.. N. G. Young,
and family by his mother in. law,
Mrs. Louis Abadie, left for the
seashore, where they viii spend
several weeks, enjoying the sea
bathing and inyigorating breezes.
Oleus Thibodaux. q highly res
pected citizen Of this parish, sud.
denly became insane last week, aud
left home. wandering through the
swamps: His clothes were soon
torn from his body by cut grass, and
when captured vas nearly nude.
The cause can not be ascertained.
Just as We go TO press, We learn
that Mr.. Woodruff, a brother-in-law
Of Edward W. HUFF, committed
| suicide at the last named gentleman,
yesterday morning, by blowing his
brains out with q gun. No cause
is assigned for The act This
occurred 10 the neighborheed oi
Prairie Greig, this parish.
Wednesday the drawer Of Mr.
J. o. Lege's saloon vas riffled Of
six dollars. Suspicion Immediately
rested on q negro BY the name o.
Mise White, and upon investigation
the money was found on his person.
He was arrested and brought before
Justice Labave's court, and pul
under d SIS appearance bond.
Now that some of u enterpris
ing citizens have kicked the ball
why don't everybody do tile same
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

-.1:w4 cot
q
o~n npr.r
and Proprietor.
Saturday, MAY "a, 1890.
Business dull.
Locals scarce.
lie me go home
-
Pay your subscription.
Il am a prisoner, sir
Everybody Ousy VITA crops
nan iass ouhuay anu
-
Beautiful flowers. Pass them
Mosooitoas have bcgnn their ~.
Welcome mnsie
VIM. shoate. Of Cheniere al
Tigre, was among us last week.
nowadays with our young people
n;.s Mam;o Naa;as Il pa.,u
.,tondaa tbo hslr6ora La, Fr;das
Dsp" e':' '0e 1'o'a
n5'''e' "a' = - ou"
vo,r ,ot,erv tiokot for q.
Greene
We are informed that eagles art
DESTROYING chickens in the neigh
Mr.. Euphemon Leblanc, moved
into residence formerly occupied b,
". G. Morrell, last Friday.
M Nose Fisher has gone !,
,cksfnro and Jaue. Summers !,
eopoter.iamnsr II his Mace at Mr.
Wisa,s slo,a
WRESTLING i . f.vorita amor.
AMONG our hovs and We have som,
nrotts oooa o,baIa,s ~
L. Dn:,,i,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

We are sorry to learn that we
e about to lose from our com
unity Mr.. Alexis Trahan, who,
It'll Ben Leblanc, will leave for
heniere a la Croix, to reside.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Oleus Thibodaux. q highly res.
pected citizen Of this parish, sud
denly became insane last week, and
left home. wandering through the
swamps: His clothes were soon
torn from his body by cut grass, and
when captured was nearly nude.
The cause can not be ascertained.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Now that some Of our enterpris.
ing citizens have kicked the ball,
why don't everybody do tile same,
and keep it rolling? We mean the
sidewalk question. Why, il is a
a disgrace, as well IS dangerous, TO
have snch sidvalks as this town
las. If we are not mistaken,
there is an ordinance compelling
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Mrs. Ursin Bertrand, died at The
residence Of her husband. in Prairie
Greig, Tuesday, aged IS years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24
Races tomorrow, at Budreaux.

Mr.. Theophile Dutel, made ,
flying trip to New iberia Thursday
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-05-24

Last Monday Mr.. N. G. Young,
and family by his notherin.law,
Mrs. Louis Abadie, left for the
seashore, where they viii spend
several weeks. enjoying the sea
bathing and inyigorating breezes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-16
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

Whereas, After six years Of
constitutional prohibition and
40 yssrs Of statutory prohibi-
ton in this State, in the hands
Of it, friends, supported by the
full Legislature, Judicial and ex-
scutivs power Of tho State
many Democrats and Republic
cans think it has been such a
failure a. calls for it, resubmis-
sion to the people (; therefore
Resolved, That we favor the
election Of a Governor and Leg
islaturs Who will resubmit the
prohibitory amendment Of the
Constitution to the people Of the
State.
Resolved, That il the people
declare against prohibition we
favor q high license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-16
UNDER WHICH BANNER?
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.

It, the Republican Party, NOT
only recognizes the evils OF in
temperance and sympathies with
III honest and well directed ef-
forts 70 eradicate them. but it
unreservedly renews it's adhe-
sisn to the principle Of the pro-
hibition Of the liquor traffic, and
insists upon tho thorough and
effective enforcement Of the pro
hibitory Law. It demands Of
Congress the enactment Of such
legislation az shall enable each
State to exercise full control
within its borders over the traf-
DC in all liquors whether i'm
ported therein in the original
packages or otherwise.