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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
A Common Sense Remedy.

In the matter Of curatives what you want
is something that will do Its work while you
continue to do yours remedy that will
give you no Inconvenience nor interfere
with your business. Such u remedy 10 ALL
COOKS Porous PLAsTERs. These plasteys
are not nh experiment; they have been in
use for over thirty years, and their value
has been nttested by the highest medical
authorities, as we'll as by testimonials from
those who have used them. They require
no change OF diet and are not affected by
wet or cold. Their action does not inter-
fere With labor or business; you can toll and
yet be cured while hard at work. They are
90 pure that the youngest, the Oldest. the
most delicate person OF either sex can use
them with great bensfit
Beware Of limitations, aud do not be de-
cetyed by INSTRUMENTATION. AJAX for
ALLCooK's, and let no solicitation or ex-
PLANTATION induce you 10 accept a subsIi.
fute. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
AT TIE T6EATER.

Kettle Bernard Chase to Make Her
Bow Tonight.
Kettle Bernard Chase will make her bow
10 Savannah theater-Roers tonight In
"Uncle's Darling" Miss Chase and her
play are both new here. Both have received
very favorable notices wherever they have
been 10 the south. The play is OF new
order. The scene Is laid in Alaska, and a
variety of trained animals-reindeer, elks,
Esquimau dogs, bears, etc-sre introduced.
The play is q melodramA, 10 which Is
wrought comedy vein Mas Chase is an
actress OF reputation in her line, aud is
achieving success. The sale of seats lie in
progress at Livingstons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Mr. Carson for first place on the ticket. His
failure to receive the solid support OF the
Russell ticket caused his defeat, as enough
of his friends votsd for him on the other
side to have swelled his vote to a high hg-
ure.
The failure Of Col. Whatley TO obtain
position on the ard was the cause Of con-
siderable regret TO his friends.
The county election j. over now and both
sides win proceed to vVhet their knives for
the CITY election week after next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
ROBBED A BOARDING HOUSE.

An Alleged Civil Engineer Becomes a
Thief.
William Caldwell, young man claiming
Wilmington, Del. as his home. is in the
barracks charged with rohbing several
boarders, in IA South Broad street boarding
house, Of clothing, lewelry and money.
Caldwell came here a month ago and
claimed to be a civil engineer. He was
asked TO settle his board bill day before yes
terday, and after promising to pay as soon
as a check arrived he went upstairs and
committed the robberies, after which he
disappeared from the house.
Detective Morgan captured Caldw yes
terday morning in a saloon at South
Broad and Price streets dressed in
suit of the stolen clothes and
sporting the other boarders' iewelry. He
acknowledged the tnetts, but gave no ex-
cUses. de told the detective that he was
preparing t. leave the city when captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
Eow to Reach Savannah.

The MORNING NEWS offers to send, free
OF charge, by special arrangement with the
Recreation Department of The Christion
Union, full information and printed mat
ter as to reaching Savannah from your
home. The time tables and pamphlets issued
would use and the circulars OF the Sayan-
nah hotels may be had by addressing the
MORNING News, Savannah, or the Recrea
ton Department, The Christian Uaton.
Rev York.-dd,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
Bankrupt Shoe Store

Win open again at the old stand, 100
Broughton street. on Saturday. Jan, z. We
have all kinds and styles OF shoes and slips
pers, and can give you better bargains then
ever. Our aim will be to build up a bust.
ness second to none in this city. Best hoes
for the least money will do it, We shall
look for our old customers Saturday, Jan.
Z M. L. LAMBERT,
I'D. l60 BrouRbton Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
The Everett.

jacksonville, Fla. This house now opened
for the season Of 1892 and 1898. The largest
and most modern hotel in tue city; accom-
modations 6O0-l00 rooms with bath. Rates
81 w per day. except for rooms 90 frst
floor aud rooms with bath.
Orchestral music morning and evening
holyer q Baker, propfist0rs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
The Harmonic CLUES omosrs.

The Harmonic Clubs Oflcsrs.
The Harmonic Club has elected the fol-
lowing offlcsers:
Prssident-Emiie Newman.
Vins Presideut-L. A. Solomons.
Secretary-Simon Hsxtsr.
Treasurer-Sol Binswanger.
Bard OF Managers--A. s. EichberR, A.
i. Smith, A. Ehrlich, A. l.. Well, Adolph
Berg, NJ HYams. Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
A sishwsymen Captured.

Charles Wilson. q oolored highwayman,
was arrested yesterday by Detective Nor
gan and lodged in the barracks. Wilson a
few weeks ago held up Joe Bud IN Yama-
crew, and under a threat Of killing him
with knife. compelled him to give up all
the money on bis person.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

The MoRNIS0 NEWS is Indebted to
Messrs. Appel & Schaul, the One Price
Ciothiers for very handsome and Valu-
able present in the shape Of nickel paper
cutter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
Take Warning.

West Savannah lots are going fast Price
now 1878 for inside and $40 for corner.
Terms $40 cash, balance IS per month.
They will be advanced to a much higher
figure In very few days.
EDw. w. BROWN,
RealE state, No. 107 Bay street, room 2,
over Savannah Bank and Trust Company.
Phone 567.--dd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Being great sufferer from headache I
hnd your "Antimigraine" will relieve me
when all other remedies fail. John A.
Gostte, Savannah, Ga.-Gd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Arose the foremost realistic noveists OF
Spain 10 Sonora Emilia Pardo BazAn. who not
oniy writes powerful fiction, but l. distinguished
Tor heT srudition and scholarship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

r. HRERY TAYLOR, who is said 20 have in
vented baby carriages was found BY the Walt.
BAN )Mass.l police the other day Ia q starving
aud mentally unbalanced condition.
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Have You Bought a Lot at West
Savannah

II you have not, do so at once before the
advance. Price now S275 for inside and
S400 for corner Ten dollars cash, balance
IS per month. Call at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Real Estate, l01 Bay street, room 2. over
Savannah Bank and Trust Company.
Phone 567.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Important. Salvation Oh, the greatest cure
90 earth for pain, u only - cents, I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
CITY Ba sVITIB5.

Commercial travellers invariably provide
themselves with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06
Tho Advertising

OF Hoods Sarsapariila IS always within
the bounds Of reason because it Is true; it
always appeals to the sober, common sense
of thinking people because it is true and it
is always fully substanti ,ted by indorse-
ments which, 10 the financial world. would
be accepted without a moments hesitation.
For a general family cathartic we con.
hdeutly recommend HOOPS PILLs.-nd
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DRY GOODS.

Commencing to-day and continuing for two
weeks. we will sell at New York cost our
entire stock in the following
departments:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Also our entire line of fins Lock-stitehed Mn.
lin Underwear, equal to handmade goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-06

Colored Dress.
Dress Trimmings.
Shawls and Skirts.
Merino and All
Wool Underwear
Wool Half Hose.
Blankets.
Comforts.
EiderdownS
Fancy FIanneIs.
White Quilts.
Table Linens, Towels and NAPKINS
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

The Town Council and the special
bridge committee of the Police Jury
Messrs Gus Godchaux, and j 7.
Bronssaid held a joint conference
last Tuesday at the Courthouse
The PolieeJury ask that the town
contribute one half to ward building
a new bridge across the bayou here,
said, bridge it is estimated will cost
from IS 900 to $40, 600. 10 order TO
raise this amount it will be necessary
for the Council to double the present
rate of taxation, and il the town
doesn't assisting building The bridge
the Police jury viii not bnild at
town, and 50 there you have il.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Eli Wise has returned 10 Able
vile. He came home on a special
car which he had engaged for the
transportation of what he brought
back with him. We know Eli is
plain and easy in his conduct and
manners and does not hesitate about
travelling in a box car when time
requires it. Heretofore he has taken
passage to and from New Orleans
with us ordinary blessed mortals
but this time comming home with
the picture of his future all, most
beautifully incased within a lovely
locket and the same coming from
her" he could not forbear the press.
ing duty of returning in special
car. So he obtained one but rode
most of the way in The general co ach
es goiug at intervals to his one TO
hold Communion with the locket,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Abbeville has again been visited
by a fake, but this time the stay
was short and the damage done the
town was slight. DR.. Fake was
not locked up here as he was IN New
Iberia but some eff the boys treated
him to a mess Of 'decomposed eggs
which induced him to seek otller
part.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20
ARNIC4 SALTE.

The Best Salve in world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblaims, Corns, and all Skin Erup
lions. and positively cures Piles, or DO
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, Or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box for sale by N,
G. Youag and A. J. Godard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

There will be a grand glove con-
test, at AbLeville, La, under the
rules of Abbeville athletic club,sSat-
nrday, May %. at 9 p. m. sharp.
For a purse of $500, between Dave
Osburn, middle weight champion OF
Austin, Texas, and F. /. jones, mid
die weight champion of Lake Char
les, La. General Admission, 81.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20
Summer hats at Fishers.

Ia I'D az IOilCl o.
Solomon Wise and wife #eat to
New Orleans Tuesday.
Dry goods at Fishers cheaper than
ever before.
Loui is Laporte has returned from
the Cheniere.
Miss Paula Trailan visited New
Iberia last Tuesday.
Miss Ella Trahau is spending
this week with friends out in the
country.
Eli Wise missed the first excur-
sion given on the Alice Leblanc.
And thus it is, as thus 't'as always
been.
-
The bricks for the new store of
Solomon Wise are being placed on
the ground preparatory to build
ing.
As the house of George W. Sum-
mers grows it becomes prettier, and
when finished for neatness and
cCzIness none will beat it.
Work has commenced on the
bridge over the bayou at this place.
We hope it will not be Of such a
nature as TO Interfere with public
travel long.
W. O. Pipes, editor of the
Vermillon Star returned home last
Sunday well pleased with his trip
to the press convention.
The French Hail was this week
converted into a sample room where
Emile Levy showed the large stock
Of samples Of Wild aud Adkins
clothlers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Don't take our word for it and he
satisfied but call and see if Mrs
Balla MazefoIle has not the finest
MILLINERY you ever saw In this
place.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20
Nate is still no enyde.

Nate is still no snyde.
Harry Duke Of Royville was iE
town Thursday.
Old sClaude was just getting
warmed up to his old style.
Charley says he ratified the pitcher
for a while and that's all he tryed
for.a
j.. G Handley will take your picture
to day eafl around and let him get a
squirt at you.
George Caldwell's new bricks are
as good as ever aad a little better
than Charles So whenever George
comes aronnd the brick pile on
Main street Charley, if there, fiuds
business in another part Of town or
begins to talk horse race.
Mr.. G Mrs. B. emer bave gone
down to Lands End to spend the
summer months. The jovlalty of
his light hearted friend and the
accomplishments of the fair new
conner will doubtless force, far
back the solitude that heretofore
encompassed the lonely Miller.
DoubtIers the finest and largest
jasmine tree to be found 10 this
section is that enormous bush which
adorns the yard and perfumes the
air for several hundred yards around
the home of our friend A. g. Mas-
we'll. The tree measures at least 16
feet eaci, wav and produce couutlers
blossoms of the richest fragrance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

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of Jas, A. Summers who had recoy-
cred from bis recent sickness aud
resumed his position.
Chauncey one of the prominent
personages Of New Iberia was over
on the excursion yesterday in the
interest of his trade,
Martin Bagley finished up with
ais seconds Thursday and the big
3 rear concern will now have q res
till new syrup is made.
The latest Improvement on the
Railroad grounds is the erection of
a pump to fill the boiler tank on
Jefferson street with water from
the bayou.
One of the horses running in the
yard about David Franks barn
concluded to take a roll in the ashes
Of the burnt building yesterday
morning. and before he discovered
bis mistake was severely burnt.
The Southwestern Building and
Loan Association Of New Orleans
has organized a local boord here and
Jacob Johnson has applied Tor a
loon. The New South was this far
along three months ago but there
has not been any money seen yet.
The Alice Leblanc took down a
party os pleasure seekers to the Gulf
shore last Friday morning among
them were Judge Gates and some
twelve or mor of his townsmen.
Wednesday a little girl of Anatole
Buteaud. aged 6 years living in
Prairie Gregg while passing through
the stable but at her fathers was
kicked in the side by a mule and
severely injured though no fatal
result is likely to ensue
Yesterday the excursionists from
Iberia and a number Of our citizen
were treated TO a game Of base ball
between the junior club Of that town
and a nine from this place. Our
boys have not handled a ball for 8
years, and considering this they did
we'll to hold the crack nine down to
a score of 8 to 10.
July End will be a big day in.
Abbeville for the excursionists. as
on that date the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen give an excursion
from Washington, Louisiana to this
place, We hope the weather will
be agreeable and that our people
will make some preparation to re.
ceive and entertain the crowd Of
visitors who will be here on that
occasion.
The excursion from New iberia
Yesterday struck all over town and
scattered over it. A picnic was
bad at the beautiful woodland home
Of W. A. White, Esq. in the after
noon the boys played ball and every
body took in the town either a foot
or driving. We think all were
pleased, Notwithstanding the sur-
prise to Abbeville, for very few of
our citizens knew anything of the
excursion till it was in town. Come
again.
The bayou bridge has been con.
DENIED and is now under going re-
pair. Travel over the bridge is
suspended and the ferry has been
called into reguestion and is now
placed at DR.. Whites and the cross
ing is just opposite at the head Of
The lane between w. B. White and
L. Sokoloski. From what we learn
the repairs will soon be CON-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Don Cutlery j., was in our town
last Saturday. He came over TO
etjoin the sale of the Chapnis planta-
ton by Abrahams aud sons. While
here he was the guest Of Dr.. w. G.
kibbe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20
Town and Parish.

Town and Parish.
Where is Franks alley?
Black berries are ripening.
Go to NJ. Fisher for yonr silks.
5. Leblance Jr. keeps the best
vinegar in town.
DR.. Jos. Il ktbbe was 10 town
Wednesday.
A large assortment of fine shoes of ev
cry style can be found at O. Bourqus's
Vernon Caldwe ell Is ball player
from way back.
For light Summer clothing call on
n. Fisher.
Louis Thibeaux of New Iberia
was in Abbeyille Wednesday.
Our boys were well pleased with
the Iberia team.
Remem Der the place for ~scarfs, ties
and all sorts of neck wear-M. Fish.
ers.
The Black Diamonds have bee n
pronounced weak by many who saw
them.
George Lyons has thirteen board
ers at his hotel. He reports them
all lat.
The Jail was thoroughly scrubbed
this week--a much needed thing we
imagine.
Mrs Louis Thiheaux Of iberia was
visiting her daughter Mrs Adonis
Leblanc last week.
Mrs. Bassich vile OF our efficient
Railroad Agent went over on the |
u V to New iberia last Monday.
w. A, Waite Esq was present
at the commencement exercises Of
the Tulane Law School this week.
There will he q, meetiug of tile
young men of Abbevilse Monday
night for the purpose of considering
the organization CT an athletic cleb
O. e., O'Bryap has purchased the
eutire stock Of dry goods and notions
Of J. G. Burleigh and is selling them
at his store at cost price.
District Attorney N Il. Gordy left
last Monday Tor franklin where he
goes to prepare his cases for the APP
proching term Of the District Court.
David Meaux has Instituted suit
against j. O. Lege for the settle,
ment Of the boundary line between
them. Pending the suit the public
road will be open and the public will
In nc means be effected by the length
OF the proceedings or their result.
The weather machinery has evident
iy slipped a cog somewhere for May
now promises to be the month Of
showers as we'll as flowers. Every
day nearly we have had a down.
pour, and the grass aud weeds are
on the rampage while the farmers arc
are beginning to look glum.
Queue Tortue was last week the
scene of a lively little scrapping
match between Engena Jacqnin and
Lovinsti Meneeanx in the course of
which Joaquin chawed of a piece Of
Menceauxs ear and he in turn bit
of the end of Jacqnin's nose.
Affidavlts have been made against
the parties and in due time they will
render an acco ant of their follies to
an intelligent jury of their country
men.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Last Friday the good people of
New Iberia gave an excursion to this
place for the benefit of the high
school building fund. While Friday
is usually considered an nnlncky day
we trust our Iberia visitors found
ample enjoyment on their outing 10
our little town,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

Miss Lydia leblanc who has been
SPEEDING several days with relatives
aud friends at DroussardyiIIe re-
turned last Tuesday looking The
very picture of health.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

encompasssd the lonely Miller.
DoubtIsrs the finest and largest
jasmine tree to be found 10 this
section is that enormous bush which
adorns the yard and perfumes the
air for several hundred yards around
the home of our friend A. G. Maz-
well. The tree measures at least 16
feet eact, wav and produce couutlers
blossoms of the richest fragronce.
A FINE HORSE.
Lovers Of. fine horses are now
offered an uErivleb opportunity for
improveing and raising the grade OF
their stock by breeding to Mr..
Dukes fomus Ball Reckless, Jr who
has a trotting record Of | mile 10 81
So, and PAGES in q, Is. He may be
fond every week in Abbeville at
Eraste Moutons stable, and the
terms are so reasonable as to be
within the reach Of every one.
Alta a. m. Friday morning the
denizens of our town were awakened
by the alarm of FIRE, where it was
discovered that the lange barn and
stable of David Frank was in flames
Owing to the repairs being done on
the bridge the fire companies were
unable to cross the bayou and moth.
ing could be done to ave the builds
ing or it's contains.
Efforts were made to rescue q
horse that was in n of the stalls
the animal was SO terrified that
it wonld not bredge and was soon
suficated ans burnt to death.
The building contained all the
feed required to rrn the plantation
and a lot of harness and tools.
There was no insurance so the loss
is not a light one for Mr.. Frank.
Monday evening after a hard and
for q while doubtful chase constable
Geo. E. Lyons rode into town with
Dank Brown, a negro charged with
stealing several articles from the
crew of the Alice Leblanc Brown
is a Morgan City coon and alter
chasing him a long time through the
Gros Isle swamps and finally loos-
ing him his pursner concluded TO
let him do the running while he
himself did the watching. So George
went out to Erath and had plenty
of time to see the many improve
ments OF tie new town before his
coon showed up, as soon az ne did
George took him in.
last Saturday Hermogenc Miller
and Theogene Llabanye, who have
been in our Jail about ten days
were heard in the preliminary ex-
animation before Judge Jacob Mel
son g reene. 1t appears that La
bauve recently sold to B. F. Taylor.
ten cords Of wood. The purchaser
was interrupted in hauling the wood
from Bayou Quetortue 10 his home
hy Chas. Brown who claimed il az
his property. An investigation was
made which led 10 the arrest Of the
above named parties.
Brown had had the wood cut
and corded on the bayou bank and
I.abauve took The wood in a MT
several miles down the bayou and
sold it to Taylor. The larceny vas
deliberate and we'll established ana
Labauve is now 10 Jail, heirg unable
10 furnished the necessary appear
lance bond. Miller was discharged
It having been proved that ne W.
hired iy Lahauve and had tfp
knowledge of the actual Intentions
Of his employer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20
K1euaSstry.

DR.. Thos. Gayle, Of New iberia, will
be in our town until May 18th, prepar-
ed to do dental work, and can be found
at all hours of the day at the Varanda
hoteI.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

The weather machinery has evident
~ slipped a cog somewhere for May
now promises to be the month OF
showers as we'll as flowers. Every
day nearly we have had a down,
pour, and the grass aud weeds are
on the rampage while the farmers arc
are beginning to look glum.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

District Attorney NJ T. Gordy left
last Monday for franklin where he
goes to prepare his cases for the APP
procl,ing term Of the District Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

The Fireman's Excursion to Red.
fsh point last Wednesday although
not largely patronized was one of
the most enjoyable ofthe many pleas
ant outings given By that popular
organization.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

David Meaux has Instituted suit
against j. O. Lege for the settle.
ment Of the boundary line between
them. Pending the suit the public
road will be open and the public will
In no means be effected by the length
Of the proceedings or their result.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

The attention offarmers and plan.
tiers is directed to the advertisement
of Geo. W. Hickman. Of yarmouth,
La, who offers an improved variety
of sweet potato slips for sale. We
are as sured that this variety OF po-
tatoes possesses all the advantages
that are claimed for it, and the price
of the slips are very reasonable !.
We advise our agricultural friends
10 give the labor saving sweet pota
toes a trial. See advertisement III
another column.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

O. Fl, OBryap has purchased the
eu,ire stock of dry goods and notions
Of J. G. Burleigh and is selling them
at his store at cost price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-05-20

There will be q, meeting of tile
young men Of Abbevilse Monday
night for the purpose of considering
sAc organization OF an athletic cleb