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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
BluRed the Wrong MAN.

Considerable of a sensation was ere
at the courthouse last Wednesday
evening by an attempted attack upon
District Attorney Gordy by Euphemon
Broussard, a witness for the defence in
the case of the State VS.. Euclide Brous-
sard accused Of stealing a drove of tur-
keys belonging to Henry j. Moss. The
district attorney had reasons for be-
lieving that Euphemon had petjured
himself in giving his evidence, and as
he does not bear a very savory reputa-
ton, commented upon the fact and de-
nounced him in unmeasured terms in
his argument to the jury. Euphemon
was heard to make threats against Mr..
Gordy and the fact was communicated
to him. When the ease had been Civ
en- to the jury and they had retired to
their room the district attorney started
to leave the courtroom, just as he
reached the door Broussard advanced
in a threatening manner, when Mr..
Gordy quickly covered him with a re-
Volyer, and made him march down
stairs when he turned him over to the
sheriff who locked him up in Jail. Next
morning Judge Dabaillon appointed j.
r. lKitehell as district attorney pro
tempore to act in the cause against
Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The heat during the early part OF
the week was very oppressive, not
w~ithstanding the early morning is cool.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

VTANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
v! men or women to travel for response
BILE established house in Louisiana. Sal
airy $3.50, payable Sis weekly and expenses
Position permanent, Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
National, Star Building, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Hell has no higher kickers than mar
RED people who live together only to
see who will have the last word.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
Town nnd parish.

Ned Bergman is now turning out a
ane quality of corn meal at his new
grlst mill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

"ANTED-S EVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women to travel for response
bic established house in Louisiana. Sal
airy $3.50, payableS15 weekly and expenses
Position permanent. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
National, Star Building, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
YORK CHEAP STORE,
and door west ofPostomcae.

2nd door west ofPOstOfaice.
Our warm September is nearly gone:
We are expecting IL good friend Oc7
tober month. Ladies' and Gents will
have to, put their summer clothing
aside and buy their fall supply. We
invite all our customers to see Il win
ter stock. Our stock of goods is in
creasing daily and expecting moro
goods. A beautiful line of Mems win
ter suits and Youths suits. Come and
price our goods. Money saved on ev-
cry article. We guarantee good satis-
faction.
W. SMITH i CO..
1896
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
Personal Mention.

1<oOhC NCfuO, Va AbDCFAAAO, spun "
few days in Lafayette the first of the
week.--Gazette.
Miss Leah Leblanc of Abbeville, is
the guest of Mrs. C. Z. Dalling.-La-
fsyette Advertiser.
Bob Wimberly, the genial travelling
agent for Lowell, Curry 4 Co.,of Crow
ley was in town this week.
Miss Leontine Beauxis returned Tues
day from New iberia where she has
been visiting with Miss French.
j. S. Ewell returned Friday with a
car load ofmules and horses which he
bought in Missouri and Kansas.
Miss Mamie Nugier, manager of the
Great Western Telephone visited in
New iberia Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Albertine Prezelin, returned to
her home at T%hibodeaux Monday after
q pleasant visit with Miss Louise Leg
fuenec.
District Attorney Minos T. GVdy,
of Vermilion, spent last Saturday ard
Sunday with relatives in Franklin
Vindicator.
Mrs. J. S. Ewell returned home Sun
day from Ayolyeles parish where she
has been visiting relatives and friends
fort he past six weeks.
Mrs. Judge Edwards of Abbeville. is
here on a visit to her sisters, Mrs.
Capt. j. P. Smith and Miss f Holiings-
worth.-Belie7ue items Opelousas
Courier.
B. r. Garlard, Uncle Dick, as the
boys all call him, of Garland ranch,
was among his Crowley friends one
day this week. Uncle Dick is a strong
free silver man, and if you don't think
he is posted On this money question
just try him one time.-American.
j. p. Gueydan left for New Orleans
on Monday, where he will remain some
time under medical treatment. Mr..
Gueydan has been considerably indis-
posed for a couple of weeks and deem.
ed Il trip to the city advisable. Mr..
Eugene Gueydan accompanied his
father to the city.-Crowley Signal.
We want good immigration in this
| state-men who will use some of the
many acres which are but awaiting the
touch of the agriculturist to yield
bountiful harYests. Louisiana offers
advantages to be found in no other
state in tle Union.
Opelousas merchants and cotton
buyers can outstrip the natives OF
| Southwest Louisiana in the extent of
their purchases of the feecy staple.
Thos. Isaeks bought 300 bales Thurs
dav of last week. Ike Roos bought
100 bales last Saturday.
The young people of Abbeville seem
to have dried up and blown away dur
ing this summer, as there have been
very few socials given since April; now
as the cool weather is coming, let them
undergo a metamorphosis and once
more bud out and awaken u city
from it's lethargic state.
K;effer pears are ripening a month
earlier this year than usual, due in a
measure no doubt to the dry weather;
vet it is difficult to see where this has
been any great disadvantage to the
fruit, for the quality never was better,
rarely lis good, and in size the fruit is
well up to1the average.
-ee-
Last August while working in the
harvest fold / became o~verheated, was
suddenly attacked with cramps and
was nearly dead. Mr.. Cummings, the
druggist gave me a dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy which completely relieved me.
| now keep a bottle Of the remedy
handy. A. NJ. Bunnell, Centerville,
| Wash.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

TTTANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or ome to travel for response
BILE established honse in Louisiana. Sal
airy $3.50, payable SIS weekly and expenses
Position permanent. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
National, Star Building, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The jawbone Of the average whale
is Is feet in length. The tongue OF
such a monster will yield a ton Of oil.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Tuesday was the the autumnal equi-
nox aud in honor of the occasion we
were visited by a cool wave which
staid by us till Thursday, the tempera-
ture dropped from So down to $50,
quite an agreeable change.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Parties having personals or other
items of interest who wish mention OF
them in these columns. should call or
drop us a note through the postofice,
always giving their real names as a
guaranty Of good faith.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

K;efer pears are ripening a month
earlier this year than usual, due in a
measure no doubt to the dry weather;
vet it is difficult to see where this has
been any great disadvantage to the
fruit, for the quality never was better,
rarely as good, and in size the fruit is
well up to1the average.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Judge Dupre of this judicial district
ID to be commended for adopting the
following rule, relatives to persons
coming into court with dangerous
weapons on their person. ut provides
that tie coming into the Courthouse
with a pistol, dirk, knife or any other
dangerous weapon on or about the
person, shah be regarded and dealt
with as d contempt Of court. And it
.preseribes the duty of the sheriff and
his deputies in reporting such persons
to designated authority 7-Rayne Tfi-
bape.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

saturday, September 26. 1896.
Town and Parish.
Ned Bergman is now turning out a
fine quality Of corn meal at his new
grlst mill.
Hell has no higher kickers than mar
ried people who live together only to
see who will have the last word.
The heat during the early part OF
the week was very oppressive, not
withstanding the early morning is cool.
The iawbone Of the average whale
Is 25 feet in length. The tongue OF
such a monster will yield a ton OF OIL.
At twenty, man wonders why he was
not born SOONER; at sixty. he cannon
understand why he was not born al
all.
sheriff C. T. Cade last Wednesday
sold his plantation, in the second ward
TO Mrs. NJ. Patout & Son for $43,0OO.-
New Iberia Enterprise.
But few people realize the damage
done by the long continued drouth. In
the western part OF the parish actual
suffering will result this winter.
los. T. Labit is building a large two
story dwelling on his lot near bis resi-
dence, the building fronting on Lafay-
cite street. Boston Conner is the con-
tractor.
The smallpox scare at Patterson Is
about over. No new cases have been
reported for two weeks and the health
officers think there is no more danger.
-Vindicator.
Faz.
DR.. ira J. Pierce is president OF the
yermilion parish fair association. They
viii not hold their first fair until 1897,
but the probabilities are that they Will
hold a race meeting.
It is rummored that cashier X. II.
Washburn, Of the st. Mary Bank, has
gone To- Allan ia, Ca, and when he re-
turns win be accompanied by a pretty
young bride.-Banner.
A writer of some note has lately
given to the world a very important
decision on the distinction between CO.
austtes and firts. The men go after.
coauettes; the firts go after men.
Sunday will certainly be a gala day
iii Abbeville. Many people will come
here to attend the grand ratification
meeting and to hear the speeches that
win be made in the interest of Silver.
If any of our readers want to pur-
chase some first-class nursery stock at
about rs pei cent less than the travel
Ing fruit tree agents ask. they can OBJ
tain full particulars on application at
this Office.
Parties having personals or other
items of interest who wish mention OF
them in these columns. should call or
drop us a note through the p~ostoffice,
always giving their real names as a
guaranty Of good faith.
Tuesday was the the autumnal equi-
nox and in honor of the occasion we
were visited by d cool wav which
staid by us till Thursday the tempera-
ture dropped from $50 down TO $50,
quite an agreeable change.
The earthwork at the end Of the ap-
proaches to the bayou bridge was COM
pleted this week. As the new bridge
t~sseveral feet.higher than the old one
and the view of the town obtained by
The passengers crossing over is quite
striking.
The longest bridge in the world is
The Linn hridnn nnnr Cnnnnnn China
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Last August while working in the
harvest fold | became overheated, was
suddenly attacked with cramps and
was nearly dead. Mr.. Cummings, the
druggist gave me a dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy which completely relieved me.
| now keep a bottle Of the remedy
handy. A. NJ. Bunnell; C~enterville,
Wash.
For sale by r. H. Mills Drug Co.,
Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

If any Of our readers want to pur-
chase some first-class nursery stock at
about rs pei cent less than the travel
Ing fruit tree agents ask. they can OBJ
tain full particulars on application at
this office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The earthwork at the end Of the ap-
proaches to the bayou bridge was com
pleted this week. As the new bridge
isseveral feet.higher than the old one
and the view of the town obtained by
The passengers crossing over is quite
striking.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The young people of Abbeville seem
to have dried up and blown away dur
ing this summer, as there have been
very few socials given since April; now
as the cool weather is coming, let them
undergo a metamorphosis and once
more bud out and awaken our city
from its lethargic state.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Sunday will certainly be a gala day
III Abbeville. Many people will come
here to attend the grand ratification
meeting and to hear the speeches that
will be made in the interest of Silver.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26
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III 1REGGN-MN A1EIA of some simple
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

At twenty, man wonders why he was
not born SOONER; at sixty. he cannot
understand why he vas not born at
all.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The longest bridge in the world is
the Lion bridge. near Saugopg, China.
1t extends ST miles over an arm of the
Yellow sea, and it is supported by 300
huge stone arches. The roadway is 10
feet above the water and enclosed Id
an iron network.
500
Mrs. s. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal, had
lhe bad luck to sprain her ankle. Il
tired several liniments," she says, .sbut
was moi cured until / used Chamber
iain's Pain Balm. That remedy cured
me and I take pleasure ia recommend
ing 1t and t~estifying to its efficacy"
: ms medicine il also of great value for
rheumatism, lame back, pains in the
cfest, pleulisy and all deep-seateI and
muscular pains.
Ilmitea.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

A writer of some note has lately
given to the world a very important
decision on the distinction between CO.
austtes and firts. The men 60 after
coauettes; the firts 60 after men.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

Opelousas merchants and cotton
buyers can outstrip the natives of
Southwest Louisiana in the extent of
their purchases of the fleecy staple.
Thos. Isaeks bought 300 bales Thurs
day of last week. Ike Roos bought
100 bales last Saturday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

It is rummored that cashier r. Fl.
Washburn, Of the st. Mary Bank, has
gone to Atlant ia, Ga, and when ne re-
turns will be accompanied by a pretty
young bride.-Banner.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

We want good immigration in this
state-men who will use some of the
many acres which are but awaiting the
touch of the agriculturist to yield
bountiful harYests. Louisiana offers
advantages to be found in no other
state in tle Union.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

sheriff C. T. Cade last Wednesday
sold his plantation, in the second YARD
70 Mrs. NJ. Patout & Son for $4,000
New Iberia Enterprise.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

The smallpox scare at Patterson is
about over. No new ases have been
reported for two weeks and the health
officers think there is no more danger.
indicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

DR.. ira ]. Pierce is president of the
yermilion parish fair association. They
viii not hold their first fair until 1897.
but the probabilities are that they will
hold a race meeting.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

But few people realize the damage
done by the long continued drouth. In
the western part OF the parish actual
suffering will result this winter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-26

los. T. Labit is building a large two
story dwelling on his lot near bis resi-
dence, the building fronting on Lafay-
cite street. Boston Conner is the con-
tractor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03
The Renencent Grow.

Iffarmors would make study Of nat
ural history and its bearing on their
property-the relation of hawks 30 their
hencoops, for inStauce-tharc would be
better paying crops
The Year Book" Of the department
of agriculture tolls about crow black.
birds and what they eat. About 2. BOO
Of their ,tamachS have been examined.
and IF these 2.25S contained food. The
birds were killed in 26 states Forty
eight per cout Of the food was animal.
IS per cent vegetable and Der cent was
mineral. The blacAbird has a variety of
Things il eat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03

OF all the rivers which, being navi-
gable, do serious work i'll the world, the
Rhone is the most devil may care and
light hearted In its 500 mile dash
down hill from the lake Of Geneva to
the Mediterranean its only purpose
other than that Of doing all the mischief
possibe-seems TO be frolic fun. And
yet for more than 2, 1000 years this APP
parently frivolous, and frequently ma
levolent, river has been usefully EN-.
ployed in the service of mankind
1t has served under many masters. In
the Rhone valley Of the present day Gel
tic tiints and pottery underlie Roman
ruins here and there bit Of Roman
magniticence remains almost intact. On
the hilltops still stand the broken strong
holds Of the robber mobiles who main
taiued their nobility upon what they
were able 20 steal. Naturally, these
ruined castles, and the still existent
towns Of the same period, being 80 con-
spicuously III evidence, the flavor Of the
river Is most distinctly medieval, but
everywhere, 90 the discerning eye, are
traces Of the barbarism, of the civiliza-
tion and Of Observation-Disclosures which sue
cessively We're plowed under before what
we have the temerity 10 call our own
civilization began. Thomas A. Janvier
in Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03
VLADlVOSTOH
An Interesting Pen Picture Of ,he Russian
City In siberia.


Vladivostok ha- the aspect Of an in
feriOr Hong oug. OF about quarter the
size Hills crowned win fort, r;.s round
il up TO height II 800 feet. It lies on
the south side of a peninsula 20 miles
long, called Maravief Amur>ly, i'll 43
degrees & minutes = seconds north lati-
tude, and l3l dt-I.,.-4 minutes 81 sec
ond- east longitude. Tie town is be-
tween four and tive mile, ing, but is
struggling and uncDrHacted and Of no
breadth. Some ,tIcers are very steep, and
all ara horribly dusty in dry weather.
being never watered, and being contin-
ually crossed in all directions by drOs-
kieS driven at a smart pace Instead of
pavements the streets have sidewalks"
of plluk,. Is commonly seen III new
American cities TOu tale SIX stout
planks. some - feat !yng, and lay them
side by side, and yoC continue the proc
ess for the requisite number Of versts
or miles three verSts are two miles,,
and the sidewalk is complete. save
for few props and nails where the
ground Is too soft, or the foundation
degenerated into holes.
Tas droSkie5 are driven by redheaded,
snub nosed Russian izvOzchiks III low,
glazed Stovepipe hats, with very curly
brims rad sleeves, plated black skirts
and high boots. In them one often sees.
lOlling Is passengers, couple Of frowsy
Chinese or a IL frOwsier Korean. The
fare is only 80 kopecks, or shilling and
N hnur
and from point 20 point there are ten
penny and tivepenny fares, according 20
distance. The regulations forbid charg-
ing more, but, with fine irony, allow
the driver Ito take less, if he likes. "
He may not leave his cab to take care of
itself may not "sing, make a noise or
cause disturbance; he must temper
his pace TO town trot, and keep TO
the righthand side II the road.
The troika has i dashing look the
horse in the middle trots under the arch
I'D duga, whose object and effect, when
properly put on, are 70 keep the shafts at
the same distance apart. The small
horses right and left are gathering, and
their bodies incline little outward
from the car. In Vladivostok are few
complete triple teams generally there
are only the middle horse" trotting,
and one other cantering on its near side
The water barrel on wheels drawn by
horse or bull and often driven by a sol
der is frequent sight, carrying water
up TO the forts and to the upper town.
A funnier horse vehicle Is the sit
astride cushioned beam on which izvoz-
chik and cloaked and spurred officer sit,
with dangling legs, one behind the
other the officer behind, -Fortnightly
RAYiAW
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03
LEMONS AS MEDICINE.
Many Cure Is Effected by These Simple
and Palatahle Remedies.

Lemon Juice sweetened with loaf or
crushed sugar Will relieve cough.
For feverishuess and an unnatural
thirst soften lemon by rolling on a
hard surface, cut OF the top, add sugar
and work 1t down into the lemon with
a fork, then suck II slowly.
During the warm months sense Of
GOODNESS, comfort and !uvigOratiOu can
be produced by a free uss VI lemonade,
For six large glasses IF lemonade use
six large, juicy lemons. Roll on hard
surface 80 that the juice can ba easily
extracted. Peel and slice. Add suffi-
cient sugar to sweeten and stir it we'll
INTO the juice before adding the water.
Hot lemonade Will break up a cold If
taken at the start. Make it the same as
cold lemonade, only use boiling water
instead Of cold water aud use about one
half rs much sugar.
A piece Of lemon, or stale bread mois-
tened with lemon juice bound on a
corn will cure it, Renew night and
morning The first application Will pro-
duce soreness, but If treatment is per
sisted in FOR u reasonable length of time
a cure will be effected.
The discomfort caused by sore and
tender feet may be lesSened, if not en-
tirely cured, by applying slices of lem
ons on the feet.
To cure chilblains take a piece OF
lemon, sprinkle fine salt over it and rub
the feet well. Repeat If necessary.
Lemon Juice Will relieve roughness
and vegetable stains On the hands Aft
er having the hands in hot soapsuds
rub them with piece of lemon. This
will prevent chapping and make the
hands SOFT aud white. philadelphia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03
A Pleasant Surprise.

Even Saxon courtesy and readiness TO
oblige may be carried little too far.
When about 20 return from Bohemian
village TO a frontier town in Saxony, the
occupants of sledge had their foot
warmers carefully rinsed ont aud re-
plenished with full bodied Hungarian
wine. Thus they passed the guardpost
without let or hindrance to the merry
juggling of the sleighbells. Laughing
and joking at the success Of their little
dodge, they called at a wayside inn T
refreshments. On resuming their seats
one of the party exclaimed:
"Why, the foot warmers are quite
hot :"
Then the boots Of the inn stepped for
ward, and said, with friendly grin,
THE foot warmers were quite cold so.
just to oblige you. emptied them and
filled them again with not water -
Daheim kalender.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-03
Bonneta Coming Back.

Bonnets, am led to believe, after
quitting the field of fashion for some
time past, are likely to enjoy a renewal
Of favor, but they Will be somewhat
larger than heretofore-of the Saliva
ton Army pattern. Hardly becoming, l
fancy, yet | am told that in hairy Or
smooth felt, with trimmings Of velvet
or ribbon loops or tufts Of plumes, and,
moreover, nicely tied under the chin
with bows Of old fashioned sarcenet
ribbon about 6 10 : inches broad, they
are ever SO quaint, and with the hair
over the ears style of couture most ad-
vantageous TO young and pretty faces.
We can but hope that none other than
ladies possessing the above mentioned
gifts Of Dame Nature Will live up to
this style Of couture Paris Cor. Lon
don Telegraph