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Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
FOR EVERYBODY.
ODDS AND ENDS.

The charcoal business has been de.
clining for 80 years.
The fisheries of Canada are annually
worth nearly SEQ, 900. OO0
For every widower who marries a
widow there are II who espouse maid
ems.
There are no known means by which
the scars made by smallpox may be re-
moved
BY the use of electric headlights loco
motive engineers can count II telegraph
poles ahead, rs rule.
On all British passenger steamers col
lections are made ut the Sunday service
for the Seamen's Aid fund.
Corner lots on Fleet street, Piccadilly
and other desirable business locations
i'll London are worth 500, 900 front
foot
The difficulty in making aluminium
castings has been so far overcome that
pure aluminium bathtubs are now made
in single piece.
The twin daughters of the late Gen.
efal Phil Sheridan are pupils at Eton
Hall, the Catholic convent school ut
Torresdale, near Philadelphia.
Out of 40 men and women sent TO
Africa by the International Missionary
Alliance during the last five years IL
have died. The first year Of residence
is most fatal.
John Gussler, the only man ever con-
victed of stealing hedge fence, was
fined $40 by a Larue county Ky court
a few days ago. He pleaded that he did
it simply to prove to himself that he
was not suffering from delirium ire
mems.
Tagging" has become entirely obso-
lete at Eton. Thirty years ago it was
carried ON with great brutality. The
story of Tom Brown at Rugby" has,
it is said, done more to kill the old sys-
tenn in English colleges than any other
agency.
There are differences i'll the family of
John Pell of Chicago, not of domestic
nature, but i'll the stature of Pell and
his wife. He is feet inch tall, while
she stands only feet inches. Their
child is years old and weighs twice rs
much as his mother and is just rs tall.
Athletics being the feature of the age,
it is proposed to add special athletic
department TO the Paris exhibition of
1900. There would be retrospective
exhibition of athletics III all ages, be-
ginning with the Olympian games and
the combats of the gladiators i'll the Ro-
man circuses.
Some one, evidently wag. recently
started the story i'll Kansas that Senator
PETER has become superstitious and al
ways gets out of bed on one side of it.
Some of his Populist admirers began
to deny the story until it dawned upon
them that everybody gets out of bed on
one side of il.
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
Reduced Rates for Christ tmas
and New Years.

1h" T.. X O. Il. H. Co., announces that
excursion tickets will hc sold hctwccm all
stations IN it, line, east of the ohio river
during Christmas aud New Year holidays,
at reduced rates. for all trains December
-. - -. ~. -. 3c al aud .Ianutry l>t.
1898. valid Tor return passage until January
}rd. 1898. inclusive
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
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Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
1t Is stated that not one Arab woman
IN all Algcria Is able 10 read.

At 20 years of age the will rcigns; at
30, the wit, and ut 10 the Judgment
Grattan.
The raising of silkworms became
prominent in Italy during the twelfth
and thirteenth centuries.
The first hatmakers who piled their
trade III England were Spariards, who
came 10 that country i'll 1910.
The latest census of Europe shows tho
population 10 consist Of 40, SIS, 56l
males and l7I.9l4, ll9 females.
The earliest method of spinning was
by punching few fibcrs and rolling
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General Grants book has earned
$500, 600, and it is not unlikely that
Mrs. Grant will get million out of it.
The barber surgeons guild i'll Eng
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Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
An Excuse For Fighting.

Joseph Chamberlain in the speech he
was not permitted 10 deliver got as far
as to lilien Gladstone To lIerod. He was
OF the verge of likcNins the home rulers
to the innoc,nis. At that point their in
disnation became insupportable. The
fist fight which followed was IA healthier
# expression 10 Il science Of insult within
the elastic limits Of parliamentary per
instability II is better to call man
liar and have him to hit You in the hose
than il is 10 declare that hc is the lineal
descendant OF ii:e iinronit,n, thief wht
died on the cr.sS and fer lii. 10 reTori
that ,ou are Il h;.;nk leaf between til. OlG
md .;t.'x T.,;:tmeii.,. -, ti.m Eagle
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22

The coldcst day ever known i'll Eng
land was Dec. %, 1896, when the mcr-
curry stood l6 degrees below zero i'll a
Fahrenheit thermometer. We wouln
call that fine winter weather i'll Amer
ca.
The potter's wheel WIS known to the
Greeks of the fourth century before
Christ The vases We're first turned, then
glazed and burned. then painted and
burned again to fix the colors.
The silk manufactures of Europe be-
gan i'll the isle of Cos, off the Greek
coast, about a. ID. PA. The oriental
silks We're imported. unravcled and the
thread woven into IA loose scmitranspar.
ent tissue.
Amy three western states could hold
the entire population of the United
States comfortably, and it has long been
the boast of Texas that she could ac-
commodate the population of the whole
world, with room enough to keep them
from rubbing elbowA
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22

a good story is told of William
Swishcr, one of the veterans of the
Grand Army. He was i'll Il Colorado
town not long ago without money, but
with great thirst. He was sizing up u
saloon outfit from corner seat when 4
wcsterner invited him to take drink
NO, replied Bill deliberately, Il
will not drink today
Won't you, Mr. Boiled Shirt" re
piled the cowboy 1--WE shall see. 5"
Then he turned to the bartender. Put
ten whisky glasses along the bar i'll a
row. Now fill em up.
When they were filed. he drew pis-
tol and cooked il.
Drink down the line, " he command
ed
Bill slowly drained each glass. When
the last was down, he placed it on the
counter, set the ten glasses III line and
turned 10 the cowboy.
''Now. mister. said he, ''if you have
'em filed again, III drink my way
back '-PittSbury Post
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22

"How do you know, then, that tho
young poet has an income apart from
his profession:' asked the landlady'>
daughter.
because, was the confident reply,
''he pays his rent regularly. London
Culver.
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Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22

1t is the opinion of the true gourmet
that of all marine panfish there is none
to compare with the smclt (Osmerus
mordax). This primary rank is its own
by reason of its delicacy and delicious
flavor, and when fried a light brown i'll
very fine bread crumbs and served with
melted butter there is none that dis
putes its pre-emipence. Its delightful
flavor, however, as well rs its peculiar
odor is evanescent. Like the macker2l.
it cannot be too fresh.
1t is from its odor that the smelt de-
rives not only its familiar but Latin
name, an odor so aggressive of sliced
cucumbers that, if its presence be mani
fest only TO the sense of smell, people
are often deluded into such supposition.
This odor is not marked except in the
freshly caught fish and disappears i'll
the cooking giving place, however, TO u
fitting resurrection of the smclt to an
olfactory sense still more savory and de-
lightful. Market Review.
Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
1894 THE SUN. 1894
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Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
after REYNARD.
A SUNDAY FOX HUNT.

An ImPromptu Chase That Brought Nor
tihcation to the Participants.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

from them you learn this vicious
habit. The prayers, pleadings and
teachings of mothers and teachers
are trampled upon and set to naught
by the example Of wicked men.
10 conclusion let me suggest that
the principal of our High School
take this work, enlist the co~opera-
ton of some of our best ladies, and
begin an active crusade against this
.uefarious habit. In the mean time
some older people might profit by
taking lessons.-Nancy Hanks.
Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

An exchange has a convincing
article to the effect that a trader
.cau't get along without a trade pa.
per. The article is a good one but
then we come down to the bottom
facts he can. A man can get along
without soap; he can get along with.
out a.clean shirt, without a comb.
without a handkerchief. O yes, e
man get along without a paper, but
he's a chnmp ell the same, and if he
doesn't know it, everybody else does!
-Tri-State. .am
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
QUIT 1T BOYS.

Mr.. Editor:-That was a timely
article in your last issue, suggesting
that a movement be made to check
cigarette smoking by boys; and
believe the principal of tho public
school intends to take that matter in
hand and begin a crusade against it.
But I believe a crusade should be
made against another habit INDUCED
in by some Of our boys. / refer TO
the habit of using obscene and pro-
fame language. This need not inter.
fere with any other good movement.
Did you ever hear a boy "cuss"?
Why sir, they 'cuss' in company on
the streets, at their places of work,
every where, any where; ugly boys
| mean.
Well boys, would you like tor
y
your mother or sister to hear. Won
swear? How would you feel il a
lady should step into your place of
business just as vile words wero
passing from your lips? Do you think
your employer wants such a bow?
Do you think any progressive mer,
chant would employ a clerk who
mode a habit Of using obscene words
day after day? No! His
best customers would Withdraw
their trade.
Now boys let me beg you to quit
this evil habit; you want to become
and useful men. don't you? You
want to be a member Of the best
class Of people. bat this habit. j
think, to some extent at least, dis
qualities one from the association of
he best men and women.
I've never heard of a mother
.eachiDg her child TO use profane
language, nor a school instructor
eaching it. They usually teach boys
o be cultured, refined and chaste.
Erecting them to noble aims.
But boys You are not the only
mes who are guilty. | actually
Ieard a man .cuss once; aud il isl
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

One thing which the Legislature
should do is to amend the present
election law regarding the furnish.
ing of the ticket paper by the secre
tary of the State. There is not a
printer in the State outside of the
city of New Orleans who would not
rejoice in the change. Brethren of
the press, you are all interested in
this matter. Suppose you exert your
influence TO remedy this monopolis,
tic feature Of the law.-St. Landry
Clarion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Vermilion-17th Judicial
District Court-NO. so.
Succession of Eleanore Neck.

Succession of Eleanore Neck.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the tableaa
of debts and charges against the; sue
cession of Eleonore Neck and settle
ment of the community heretofore Ak
listing between said deceased and
Ambrose Lacour, Js., her surviving
spouse with distribution to the heirs,
to file the same in writing in the office
OF the clerk of the District Court with-
IL ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal on
Saturday, End day. of. June, 1894.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
Broussard.& Kitcheli, Attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

Austin Corhin, one of greatest
railroad workers, transports free
over his railways every pound of
material an actual settler puts on bis
land in improvements. I would ad.
vocate free transportation of the
household goods of every actual
Northern settler by the great rail-
way lines.
The above, from an article on i'm
migration in the current Issue of the
Southern States, is worthy the atten.
ton of the managers of railroads
throughout the South. The exam.
pie of Mr.. Corbin is worthy of emu
and any road adopting snch
a policy will find it profitable in the
way of additional freight traffic ae-
to the road. because of these
settlers along its line.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Vermilion-I7th Judicial
District Court-No. $40.


District Court-No. 24O.
Succession of Aristide Cormier.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in said succession or
having any opposition to make I'd
the tableau of debts and charges oil
settlement, filed by Joseph Tuftong.
dative tutor administering said sue
cession, to file the same in writing
in the Office of the Clerk of the Dis
tr1ct Court within ten days from the
date hereof
Given under my hand and seal oil
court this 18th day Of May, 1894.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
w. A. White, attorney.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
COMMUNICATED.
EBENEzER, La, May IS.

Editor MERIDIoNAL:
Farmers here seem to have their
full share Of the hope that impels all
the successful enterprises of the day
for Notwithstanding the long con-
tinued drought, aud the fact that
the seed rice in many instances re-
fuses to terminate, they still con-
tinue their indefatigable labors
Corn has about come to.a Sand
still and rolls up in the heat of the
day. Cotton is healthy, but small
The small amount of cane is fine.
The early rice is not doing as well
as tle weeds. Water needed along
the streams, the pumps are Busy.
Whether remuneratiye or MOI, the
gardens r doing pretty well show
ing the good of efficient cultivation.
The Falk bridge has not yet been
rebuilt. It ought to be constructed
80 as to reach past ordinary high
water at the expense of both par
ishes, as it serves q large amount
of territory in Vermilion, as an exit
with produce to market, and Affords
trade to both Crowley and Rayne in
parish, and will do so till the1
|. & V. railroad is continued west
and affords another shipping point.
That railroad if carried on to Gall
via Bolivar would make an
route for rice and sugar
planters. The crossing at Larkin
Hoffpauir's is not now available, be-.
cause the dam has been made below
he crossing. Why2
We are hoping that congress will
10 US some good yet, and that our
legislature will do more. I am such
states right fool that | cannot be.
ieve, but that each state should
ook out for their own interests.
They do north of Mason and Dixon.
Why reserve right ofmoney Issue to
power, that refuses to furnish it?is
Anyhow the South and West will
ct have to save the Union, and I
the evils of which Cozeyism
J one of the symptoms.
1 firmly believe that one OF the !
reat panaceas is prohibition, and =
nat the party that quits being a G
'achine to get 10, and get the other
elbows out, and pats it In its plat-Ir
'rm, with a lot of other good meas
res. That I am not smart enough
: have the time to enumerate, will.
Il the bill, get there, save the rich =
nd poor. You can't save one with o
1T the other. Powder is infam : :
able. Let our state so!ons start is
VICTOR. :
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion, 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court, No. PAT.
Succession of Octave Breaux.

Succession of Octayie Breaux.
Notice is hereby agiven to all parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the tablean
OF debts and charges against the sue
cession of 0ctavie Breaux, deceased,
In community with Antoine L. Dronet.
with a settlement of said community
and partition, among and distribution
between Antoine L. Dlonet the suryi-
Vor, and the minor Hebrand Dronet.
sole heir of deceased. filed by Antoine
L. Droaet, tutor, administering said
succession, to file the same in writing
IN the office Of the Clerk of the Dis
trlct Court within ten days from the
date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal this
Ind day of June, 1894.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk Of Court.
Broussard & Kitchell, attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

South Carolina has been declared
a prohibition state by the Supreme
Court. The court holds that while
the dispensary law has been declared
unconstitutional there is still in force
a law forbidding the sale of liquors.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

II has been estimated by comgetent
civil engineers that the Mississinni
river annually discharges l9,500.-
O0O,0O0,000 cubic feet Of water into
the Gulf Of Mexico. or this prodi.
gious quantity the l2,90Oth part is
sediment. Thus it will be seen that
The Mississippi annually deposits
enough mud in the Gulf to cover a
square mile Of surface to a depth Of
10 feet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
WISE WORDS.

selfeonceit is one of the tr..
gods men worship.
The party who refuses to forp;v.
! . The one who is wrong.
The only way to have copstant
peace is to have constant trust.
There is hope for the man vbo !.
conscious Of his own faults.
The only thing that kegs a stiuev
man from stealing is the risk Of ne
thing.
Love and hope always live ,toeeth
er. Kill hope aud love will brine Il
to life again.
1t will be time wasted to under.
take to preach any higher than your
own experience.
1t will not help your own crop
any to throw stones at your neigh.
boris truck patch.
Many a mans religion, if boiled
down, would be found to be nothing
more than notion.
One reason why some men doua
have better wives is because they
are such poor husbands.
The sun keeps right on shining.
no matter how much men have ID
say about its black spots.
The man who has a,kind word for
everybody will not need "a brass
band to draw maHraars to his
When Ponce-de-Leon sought to find
oeALhuoAi giving DdCh IGSb IOutHa
It may be that he had in mind
That draught which seems to make
a truth
0ut of the fable ages old,
For drinkin5 it the old grow young;
{ IS, indeed a draught of gold,
Surprising all by poets sung.
The draught meant isDr Pierces
Medical Discovery, Of
'ourse. 1t is a most potent ~rejuven.s
tor of the weakened and debilitaled
1t drives out all poison, all
lDpurity, ~enricEles the blood, and
1akes the old and worn out feel
Dung and vigorous. Ponce7des
'eon didn't discover it, but DE-.
'ierce did. ana he rightly named ii
hen he called it o Golden Dis.
overy."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

BY bis election as a United States
Senator for the full term ofsix years
from March 4, 1895, Donelson Caf-
fiery becomes first government officer
chosen to serve the country in the
twentieth century.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

The silver agitation and the result
depression in the price of that metal
has been a godsend to Colorado.
Already her Irish potato crop is
worth more than her silver mines.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02

The State of Pennsylvania is in q
terrible uproar. Pretty nearly all
OF the coal mines are shut down on
account Of strikes, and the militia in
trying to quell a riot, killed four of
the strikers last Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-06-02
SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1884,

The crcyasses on upper Red River
have all either been closed or are
fast being completed, and no appre.
hension is felt of farther accidents
this year.