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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-05-09
Constitution de PEtat de IaI
Louisiana.

ARTICLE l67.-La Legislature
pourra accorder des privileges GU
charles de lotteries pourvu que,
chaque charte on privilege pale sau
moins $4,000 par an, en- argent,
au tresor de l'E;at; EFT PeURvU DE
rLUs. QUE ToUTrs Charles ExPIRER
oN1 LIZ Ter JANvIEo 1895; a PARTER
DE CETTE DATE aToUTEs Lotteries
soNT PRoHIBEEs DAMS L'ETAT,
Les $4,000 one la Loterie de
la Louisiana dot payer d'apres les
conditions de la charte, qui iui a etc
accordee en- 1868. superintendent
a l'Hopital de Charlie de Ia Nou
velle Orleans let .ceite charte est
reconnue CONNIE sobligatoite par
I'Etat, pour Ia periodic de temps
y specitiee a Perception de la clause
lui accordant I'm monopole qnl est
abrogee, ct toutes lois contraires
aux prescriptions de Get article sont,
par les ~presentes, declarees mules
ct non avenues; PoURvU QUE la dite
compagnie enregistra, dams les 50
Iiours qui suiront la ratification de
cette Constitution, IA bureau du
Secretaire d'Etat. une reconciliation
ecrite a tout ce saui a trait a IN
m%onopole.
Des sonmes additionelies, prove
nant des licenses accordees aux
lotteries, l'Hopital de Charlie de
Shreveport ecevr $4,000 a%nnuel.
~letnent, ct lie reliquat sera partage,
chaque aimee entire les diverses
| Paroisses de rEtat, au profit de
leurs ecoles.
ARTICLE l72.-Le,i eu est declare
etre I'm vice ct l.Assemblee Generate
passera des lois pour sa suppression.
Ce qui suit ct IN exlrait de Ia
platforlne Democratique de l'Esat,
adoptee en- Decembre 1888, ct sur
laqnelle S. b. McEnery ct Clay
Khoblock ont etc choisis ct elus
Governeur ct Lieutenant GouverGer
d ~l'eleetion qui a en- lieu en- Avril
1884. II sera ~remarqu6 que les
mots La Constitution etc." ju-Qu'a
ct incluant les mot tentravant la
legislation" sont COPPER mots pour
mots da message du Gouvefneur
McEnery a la legislature en- 1882.
Mons nous declarons hostiies a
toutes lotteries, La Constitution
declare.que lie jeu est an vice reau.-
moins, ellie Iencourage sons sa forme
la plus pernieieuse, non settlement
en- induisant la violation de Ia fol
donnee ct la dissipation dams faspi-
ration a s'enlichir par les chances
du hazard, mais en- demoraIisant la
societe, en- corromptant la politique
ct en- entravant la 'legislstlon, ct
nous demandons que la legislature
qui sera clue a l'eiection prochaine
prenne les mesures legales 9ui
seront necessaires pour supprimer
ce vice.
Quill soft resolu que lie travail
des c%risuinels condamn6s au peniten.
cier de l'Etat, devrait etre appro.
prize ct assigne a lentretien des
levees publiques ct que ce travail,
reggie par telle legislation qui poar.
RAFT etre jngee necessaire soft sous
la direction ct 10 controle des
authoritee de l'Etat.
Les membres dGmocrates de la
legislature devraient etre capables,
de recodnaitre la voix dn peuple.
ct particuIierement celle du peupie.
democratic Ell blanc de PEtat, ct les
limites de leurs mandats Ghntenns
dams les extraits ciiesns d. la Cons
| t;t.f;op Of 40 10 ,,ln toform In parfi
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-05-09
per year

The MEhRID1oNAL will contain a record
of all Home News of the day and the
general news of the country.
Will be Democratic in principle and
devoted to Politics, Agriculture, Educa-
ton and in general to the material adj
vancement of VeImilion parish and the
surrounding country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-05-09

An extensive circulation in Vermilion,
Iberia and Lafayette parishes makes it a
first class medium for advertisers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-05-09

All Recommendations should be addressed
TO The MERIDIoNAL. All letters on bust
should be directed to the editor
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terrible shrieks, and the whole valley

terrible shrieks, and the whole valley
trembled.
A few moments later all was quiet, and
Ado daring to uncover his eyes, looked
about him. The lake was smooth and clear.
tn. valley was as beautiful as before; but
the swans had disappeared. On the shore
stood a group of beautiful maidens, who
surrounded Ado and thanked him for their
release from the power of the enchanter.
The maidens soon found their way to their
homes, where their return caused the great
est rejoicing. Ado went with the three
daughters of the old man to their home, and
after relating his adventures and joining in
the old mans joy over the recovery of his
children, he returned to his fathers home.
The words of the swan, "If You vii save
me, wealth and honor will be yours, then
came to the bows mind, and he wondered :.
he should ever hear OF the Princess again.
One day as the family in the farmhouse
were enjoying their evening meal the tramp
ing of horses was heard and the sound OF
trumpets. Soon gay procession appeared
coming from the forest There were brave
knights in glittering nrmor, fair ladies
riding on spirited steeds aid a gilded coach,
in which sat the King and his beautiful
daughter. The royal party stopped before
the farmhouse. Here the Princess told how
she had been saved by Ado. and how the
noble boy had released the many maidens
from the power OF the enchanter. Then the
King took Ado away with him, and the
farmers son became an honored man, and
finally was made King OF the country.
PAYSIE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

or another against Christ-perhaps against
HisIaw and will, offending against Him by
dishonest action, by lying or unclean
speech. by words o. unkindness and un-
neutrality-suspicious. against His truth,
denying Him, crying out against Him De-
cause He called Himself the Son of God.
And we have to make our choice. as PLATE
had to make his choice between Christ and
them, to be for Christ or to be against Christ,
to stand, even though We be alone, with
Him, or to go down and join hostile
crowd-in one way or another this enters
into the common life of us all. And what
do we do when the crisis comes? To speak
or to keep silence? To stand our ground or
to yield to the will of the clamorIng multi
tude; to be on Christ's side or on the worlds
side-which do We choose?
Difficulty of Pilates Position.
1t would have been hard thing for PLATE
10 have been Christian that Good Friday.
1t would have meant universal unpopu-
larity. 1t would have meant unknown evil
in the future. There might be complaint to
Cesar. There might be a charge of treason.
PLATE might lose his position, probably his
life.
1t is hard thing to be a genuine Christian
to-day. To choose Christ, rather than the
world; to do the ideal right, rather than the
easy wrong; to be continually of Christ's
spirit, kind, forgiving, helpful, rich In ser
vice. keeping the temper, saying no to the
pursuasions of temptation, setting constant
watch upon the lips. the ears, the eyes;
always absolutely honest no matter how
much loss that means; always absolutely
truthful; always absolutely reverent and
pure in speech and thought, daring to pro-
test against un-C Christian speech and action
to be Christ's soldier and servant. Never
the soldier of PLATE or Herod, never the
servant of Annas or Caiaphas-who of us
does not know how hard that is! Who of US
has not acted Pilates part?
GEORGE HODGES.
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told him that he was old enough to be learning
trade, and he must make up his mind very
soon what trade he would follow that steps
might be taken toward securing an apprentice
ship for him. Sammy went to his room and sat
down to think. At length he took pencil and
paper and wrote down all the trades he could
call to mind; but in his perturbation of mind he
got the letters somewhat mixed. Below is his
list; also his comments:
!. Rent crape-"No, that sounds too mourn
full"
2. Breok-"That sounds too much like being
dead broke"
3. Err nipt-"That seems as If should go
wrong; then all my plans would be nipped in
the bud"
4. No Sanl-"That tells me plainly not to try
it,"
). Cheat Tric-"1 certainly want nothing OF
this, for to be successful one must avoid cheat
ing tricks"
G. Charm ter-"This seems more encouraging
than any of the Others"
Z. Thick lambs-"Ah, here is the trade for
me! 1t sounds like peace and plenty, and
will tell father at once that it is my choice"
ETHYL.
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A TEST OF GENTILITY.
How a Gentleman Helped Belle Out of a
Bad Situation.

How a Gentleman Helped n Belle Out of a
Bad Situation.
ct was just leaving the car in big
crowd, among which ithere wasn't a
single woman" said New York belle to a
Herald reporter, "when the lace OF my pet
ticoat caught in something and with loud.
triumphant zig ripped off to the extent
Of about two yards. There was all
this white stuff hanging, and L had to get
rid of 1t in some way. 1 stepped to one side
and began trying to tear the lace across, but
the lace was as strong as the sewing had
proved weak; not thread of it would give.
Every one of the stream of men passing
turned his head to look at Inc Struggle, and
1 could feel my face crimson with exertion
and NOTIFICATION.
THAT kind of situation has hashees h
effect, and though it seemed like hours
suppose it was only a minute, till gentle
man, busily talking to companion, passed
close to me and. hardly turning his
eyes my way, held out All opened
pocketknife; then he walked on very
slowly and apparently absorbed in CONVEX
sation. 1t was the work of a second to sever
that lace, roll it up in my muff and return
him his knife. My gratitude was too deep
to express itself in what the plays call the
smooth, hollow phrases of society,""
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swan many white swans. BY the joyous
tapping of their wings they seemed to
recognize their rescuer.
Hastily springing into boat lying near
the shore, the boy began to row toward the
rocks, when two gigantic hands rose above
the water and seized the boat, and would
have drawn it under the water, but Ado
drew his sword and cut off the great fingers.
But as soon rs one finger fell into the water
another grew in its place Then Ado took
from his pocket the key to the iron gate, and
when he had struck the huge fingers with it
the hand suddenly disappeared, and the
boat continued its way to the center of the
lake. 1t was with great difficulty that the
boy climbed up the steep, bare side of the
rock. And many times he slipped back,
narrowly escaping fall into the water. But
when the summit was finally reached there
he found the box, and after opening it he
took out the small white stone and hurled it
into the lake. At once the sky became
black, heavy thunder rolled, bright light
nings flashed and the air was filled with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

The Explosive Raft. der the two at the
top aud over the one in the center, and do
likewise with those at the bottom. Then
the rait is half completed. Turn it around,
place another pick across the center and
wedge two more sticks under and over the
ends of those at the sides.
Then the work is finished, and the little
affair is ready to be blown up. Of course,
there is great deal of tension on the picks,
but this must be released with a lighted
match. Apply the match to one of the cor
ners, and in few moments you will wit
ness two explosions" that will rend the
raft apart and hurl its timbers in the air.
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NOT IN OUR LINE.

An Offer of African Territory Which Blaine
Would Not Consider.
New York Press
l heard rumor yesterday that within a
few months Secretary Blaine was ap-
preached by authorized agents of the Por-
tuguese Government with proposition to
transfer to the United States strip of its
African coast possessions about three times
as large as the State of New York, contain
ing invaluable deposits of minerals and
rich in African products.
The transfer would have involved the es-
tablishment of protectorate over the terri
tory by this Government, and, while Mr..
Blaine gave full attention and courteous
nearing of the agent, he refused to take the
offer up Tor consideration.
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TRANSLATED FOR THE DISPATCH.


Ado had begged so hard TO be allowed 10
90 into the city on market day, that when
The large farm wagon, filled with produce,
was driven around to the kitchen door, his
father allowed him to climb up beside him.
and away they drove through the quiet
country road to the noisy, busy town, some
several miles away. The boy mad never
before been away from the farm, and his
mind was much occupied with the new
scenes about him.
In the market place, where his father
carried his wares A do was greatly amused by
the throngs ofpeople buying aud selling, and
he was surprised to see children, smaller
than himself, carrying heavy burdens, or
adding their voices to the general clamor
bv crying out the articles they had Tor sale.
As the boy stood by his fathers side his at
tsntion was att acted to a tall, dark man,
carrying over his shoulder black net in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
THE NEW FASHION FOR OLD FASHIONS.
England Ahead of America in the Present
Craze for Antique Things

England Ahead of America in the Present
Craze for Antique Things.
1t is quite the proper thing nowadays to
adopt the old-fashioned bric-a-brac of our
grandfathers' days. Old-fashioned Candida
bra and candiesticks and snuffers and even
old oil lamps are the latest fad in this direc-
tion, says the Chicago Nail. But this
movement mas gone a little further in Eng
land than it bas in America. A hundred
years ago it was customary to hang at the
head Of the bedstead large silken bag in
which to stow away things that might be
needed during the night.
These bed pockets are again coming into
use throughout England, and it is only a
question of few months be ore the fad will
gain foothold here. The pockets have
places for handkerchief, pocketbook, cough
drops, revolver, "eye-opener" or might
cap" (ur both), and things of that sort
which a fellow now is forced to tuck under
his pillow. The bed pocket will be de-
cided improvement.
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A DWARF IN EVERY HOME,

How Two Boys Can Entertain Houseful of
People Very Nicely.
New York Press.J
Two boys may create fun for the company
by making up as dwarf Let one of them
stand behind table and place his hands on
it. while the other stands behind the first
and passes his arms around him, as shown
in figure 1. The head and body of
the second boy and the legs
of the first are hidden by curtains,
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INSTRUMENTATION

l4i4-Crepitation.
l445-l. Clark lark. ark. 2. Carouse arouse.
rouse. 8. Scoffer. Golfer, Offer 4. Psalter,
saltcr. alter. .. Flout, lout, out 6. Scare,
care. are.
1861. Harps-i-chord. . Horn pipe. g.
Corn-et (ate). 4. Drum. j. Piano.
l4i7-AIit-ten.
l44S-Bawl, call, thrall, fall, hall, gall, stall,
ball.
l449-Enos. noes nose.
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THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.
Wherein the Jealousy of Women Differs
From That of Men.

A mans jealousy is tragic, like that of
Othello or Leontius, or it is comic, like that
of Ford in the merry Wives" says An
drew Lang in Harpsr's Magazine. 1t is an
affair of Don Garcie de Navarro, on one
hand, or of George Dandin on the other.
But the jealousy Of woman in modern
society may he neither dignifed and ter
rible enough for tragedy, nor grotesque and
humorous enough for comedy; it is bitter,
shrill, ugly, deathless torment. poison
and perversion of nature; too mean for
tragedy, too hateful for comedy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
l45S-STRANGE SPELLING.

My one make with you as double,
But tlOO l am when one alone.
Three holds five hundred without trouble;
-Four is good-for-rothing known.
Fire doubles you once more, the wonder!
Then all is left as one again,
And her poor heart is rent aSunder,
And shadows OH its life remain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

1t can be formed
with eight picks
in this manner:
First, cross two
picks, place an
other pick on top
and hold the three
firmly with your
thumb and fore
finger; then insert
another pick uu-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

the second picture, an excellent imi-
taton of dwarf is thus formed. The face
should be disguised as much as possible. and
the dwarf may be dressed fantastically to
represent Turk or Moor. To add to the
fun, third person might act the part of
Snowman and give comic account of the
dwarf's history.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
FIVE GENERATIONS LIVING.
An Illinois Baby Who Has Long Line @
Ancestors to Pet Him.

Ancestors to Pet Him.
Mrs. Nellie Steel Day, of Medora, H..
has baby boy who boasts more living an
cestors, probably. than any baby in the land.
His grandmother is Mrs. A. c. Steed; great
grandmother. Mrs. f. B. Simpson, wife OF
the postmaster OF Medora, and his great
great grandmother is Mrs. Henry jolly.
All these women are alive and the great
great grandmother is apparently good for
many more years of usefulness. The five
generations are Represented in q photograph
recently taken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
l454-NECROMANCY.

Fresh from the gardens cultured plot.
A small but well-auown seed brought,
And with this simple, magic aid,
Strange necromantic changes madei
l struck it through printers mark,
And lol it was Brussels;
Planted it in the Isle of Sark,
And darkness it dispels.
Upon 4 quay placed it next,
A minstrel there was he;
TransfXed with it the Sterner sex
He grew stately tree.
tied it TO a doukey's ears.
And they were sweet to taste;
Joined unto one whose name endearS,
1t flew away in haste.
placed it in an apple pie
Sweet music filled the ear;
And when with it grt my eye,
An orange seed was there!
When planted in an icy zone,
Sprouted a lofty tree;
Joined to fish. in solemn tone
1t pleads for you and me.
pinned ii 10 penal crime
Twas for preacher fit.
The gavel falls-a call for time;"
I'll make my bow and git" HARRY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

foreign birth, but it claims to be the best and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
PRIZES FOR MARCH.

1t is hoped that the March nuts may be easy
enough that the beginners may succeed in
cracking many Of them. Answers, rs usual,
should be forwarded in weekly instalments, and
handsome prizes will be forwarded for the bes
three lists for the month
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Puzzles for the Little Folks That Will Keep
Their Brains Busy for Most of the Week
if They Solve Them Correctly-Home
Amusements.
address communications for this department
10 +. r. CHADBoURN. Le1UiStOn, Maine.
1450-A SEASON OF DREAD.
i45l-BEnEADEp POETS

i45l-BEHEADED POETS.
Gifted with power to hold the heart in thrall,
This radiant band
OF poets lend their names that you may recall
As they unbrokeu stand.
For with pitiless acrity they are here
Ruthlessly Deheaded.
More barbarous treatment they never might
fear
From the critic dreaded.
One, long dead, is made on daintIes to feed
BY the transformation:
And one shows the ves sci his ashes will need
Following cremation.
One the implement keeps that took off his
head,
One, still read with delight. is mace a small
bed
Absurd iconical
So plant life one springs from roots e1uding
The vinlet'S perfume;
One quietly waits, only ears protrudlng,
Till his head you eXhume.
BEE.
l452-ANAGRAM.
A stranger Glanced to write to me-
On business matters certainly,
HIS phrase polite as it could be
And just above his name wrote he,
''YO-C s, etc''
'Tis Ilain that mine he could not be;
His face never once did sce
Yet twas charming quality
Which prompted hIm TO write to me,
Yours, ETC" N. G. 8.
l453-sAM's CHOICE.
Mr.. Smith called his SON Sam to him and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
ANSWERS.

l4iO-l. Dog-berry. 2. Dog-watch. 3. Dog
bee. l. Dog-ma (mattock) 5. Doggerel
tdog-r-l). 6. Dog-cart. .. Dog-hook. S. Dog
l44l-Smacking.
l442-Tea-r.
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l1DI-RIDDLE-

145I-RIDDLE.
In ey'ry home Pm surely found,
In the hovel or the palace;
When tired you always come to me,
When sleepy I'm your solace.
-Four legs have L, but just one foot,
And head without the features;
My back is soft-in fact am
Quite distinct from other creatures.
SoLoN.
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TWO LITERARY FAMILIES

United in the Marriage of Jeanne Hugo and
Leon Daudet.
Below are portraits of two young people
who have recently claimed great deal OF
attention. They are Leon Daudet son of
Alphonse Daudet, the noted French nov
elist, and Jeanne Hugo, the pretty
granddaughter OF the great poet,
Victor Hugo, who were recently
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
li55-NUMERICAL,

1fo5-NUMERICAL.
A girl named &c rs,
Is over full of noisy gee.
Her name does not her heart miScall-
She is not 2, |. S 1T all.
But with such total she discourses,
Her tongue runs q, 4, like wild horses.
And have wished ten times, perhaps eleven,
That tongue had Il, g. 4, 5-6,7. NJ. e. S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
1456-DoUBLE .ACRoSTIC.

l. Employs. 2 Tidy. 8. One of the States of
the American Union. 4 A relative pronoun.
3. Freedom from pain OF want. g. Colors.
The initials mean joined. Finals are divi-
sions. The initials and finals together name a
country. ILL.
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A TRICK WITH TOOTHPICKS.

When Set on Fire.
New ork Herald
One of the most picturesque of the tooth
pick tricks is called "The Explosive Raft. &"
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l452-ANAGRAM

Mr. Smith called his son Sam to him and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
Poverty In Russia.

LONDON, October 2.-The ST.. Peters
burg correspondent of the Standard
confirms the reports Of the dire distress
at present existing in Russia He says
that 25,000000 persons are unable to
pay their taxes and that this will cause
a budget deficit of G120O0,OO0. NJ.
Vischnegraski, Minister of Finance,
the correspondent adds, has just grant
ed another million for the relief OF the
terribly distressed people.
The St. Petersburg correspondent
OF the News says: A government cir
cular has been issued forbidding press
illusions to the famine, in consequence
OF articles proposing an income tax
to relieve overburdened peasants.
Private letters give heart-rending ac-
counts of the distress among the peo-
pie and especially in Kanzan and Nj
JIM Novogorod. Deaths are so numer-
GUS that many people are buried with
out religious rites. The tribunals dis
miss charges of robbery OF bakeries.