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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13
Personal Mention.

Mrs. j. a. McCorkle arrived Satur-
day from Homer, La.
NJ. Stansil, of Gucydan, was oyer
here this week on business.
Miss Sehilling, CT Henry. returned
Sunday from a visit to the City.
Miss Annie Burch, of Arcadia. Bien-
vile parish, is visiting Mrs. j. s. Lam.
DR.. F. F. Young was called to Cypre-
mort this week on professional bust
ness.
Ned Bergman, Of Abbeville, spent
Sunday last in orr city.-Lake Charles
Echo.
j. R. Dampier and Bob Wimberly, Of
Crowley, were III town a few days this
week,
Miss Eugene Young has returned
after a pleasant stay of of some weeks
in Rayne.
Bascom White came in from Tulane
last week for the Summer, lectures be-
ing over.
Mr.. Blake, travelling for l.. N. Bruins
wig was calling among the druggists
this week.
Miss Thompson, from near Slaughter
La, will.teach at Hon. A. Nunez's dur
ing the summer.
Griffin & Fuller have opened q new
grocery store on State street next to
the Blue Flag store.
W. S. si5aell, Of Dallas, Texas, was
here this week on business connected
with the new ginnory.
Ben Le, tie popelar drummer f.
the big atug house Of |. L. Lyons e
Co., was here this week.
Mrs. Geo. B. Petty and children left
Wednesday Tor Bellevue. st. Landry
parish, en- a visit to relatives.
Odeon B%ourque, Of Abbeville, was
among the hundreds Of visitors in La
fayette on Mardi Gras.-Gazette.
Geo. s. Rice and J. I. Labit, of Alb
beville were visitors here on Saturday
and Sunday.-Crowley American.
Oar old friend Nathan Perry, Of Cow
Island, one of the old Police Jurors Of
years agone was in town this week.
Miss Ada Sehwins, formerly govern
ess at 4. NuLez, was married to Dr. E.
Kiblinger at Memphis, on Wednesday
last.
D.. ". Wall was in the City this week
attending the Grand Lodge, KING IS of
Honor as representative from the local
lodge.
Judge Conrad Debaillon, of Lafay-
cite, was in 0pelousas, Monday, sitting
in a recuse case, in place of Judge Du-
pre.-Courier.
Gerard Primeaux, oBesof the bridge
keepers here was arrested Monday on
q charge of stealing a ride on q horse
of i. D. Lege.
Mrs. Gustave E.Trahan died Of pneu-
moDia, on Monday at her home in the
LIST ward. She leaves sayera' small
children and Il husband.
3. r. White, Of New Iberia, was in
town Tuesday on business relating to
the lumber firm of Pharr Il White of
which he is The junior member.
Ned Bergman, q lumber dealer of
Abbo7ille, La, was in the city yester-
day interviewing the millmen and pur-
chasing stock for his retail yard.-Or-
ange Tribune.
Mrs. Chas. Z. Caldwell Of this place
was married on Tuesday the 9Th inst,
in Orange, Texas, to Samuel Wilson Of
that place. Her many friends here
wish her we'll.
Misses Lila Singleton and Maggie
Brice, two Of our most charming and
accomplished young ladies, returned
Sunday from their trip to the carnival
in New Orleans.
Mrs. Matt Rowe and daughter re-
turned to their home near Abbeville
Sunday. after q pleasant visit to her
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Mayor Greene has issued his procla-
nation calling an election for a mayor
and four aldermen OH Monday April
9Th.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Orange trees are leafing out and
show but little injury from the hard
freeze.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13
Trespass Nofice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not to
hunt upon, trespass upon or pass over,
ride or drive through my fields and
Enclosures, III the 3rd ward of this parish,
under penalty of being prosecuted to the
iullesA extent of the law.
1-20-'94. ALEXANDRA BRoUssvRD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

: Rev. DR.. j. B. Walker, one of the
Oldest and most eminent divines Of the
Methodist church in the south. died on
February 10Th, AT Mississippi City aged
% years. He was a pastor in New Or
leans for fifty years and was one Of the
most beloved ministers in the south.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13
ToSvE, and Parish.

Spring weather sure enough.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Have you lost your hate One has
been found and the owner can have
same by proving property and paying
for this notice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Friday and Saturday nights this sec
tlon was visited by heavy thunder
storms accompanied with a perfect de-
iuge of rain. All the small streams
were ont of their banks ard the public
roads IN many places were canals of
rushing water. The farmers will be
greatly retarded in consequence of the
htttYy rain and no doubt mncl corn
and other i plated " Il rot.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Narlarial produces Weakness, Goner-
al Debility B~iIiousnes8. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
tion. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes THE cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and You viii be
delighted. 90 cents. To get the GFSU-
me ask fer Graves. Sold on its merits
no Cure 10 Pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

No assessor has yet been appointed,
though a number Of candidates are Oh
the tiptoe of expectancy, full of the
belief that the executive lightning is
playing around their heads and about
to strike.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Spring is again here, reminding us
that it is time to plant and SOW. II you
want to know what Solomon saw on a
certain farm, read oy24:39-34.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Evidences of approaching spring are
to be seen on every hand-fruit trees
are in full bloom and the wooded sec
tons are showing a green cast caused
by the forcing of buds, blooms and
blossoms. So mote it be. Spring can
not come too snon for any Of us. We
hope and believe all danger Of frost is
now over, and Judging from the amount
Of ground being turned owe for early
planting this is the prevailing idea Of
the citizens and farmers of our section.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Mrs. Alexander Modton died at her
residence near this town last Monday
morning, March l, at half past six
o'cloek. Mrs. Mouton's maiden name
was Emma K. Gardner. She was Of
distinguished stock, being q daughter
of Col. Charles K. Gardner, a member
of President Jackson's cabinet, and a
sister Of the lamented General Frank
Gardner. She was born in the year
1920 in New York City, and was mar
ried to the late Governor Moatan more
than half a century ago n Washington
D.. c. At the time Gov. Mouton was a
membe. of the upper house Of Congress
beingta senator from Louisiana La
Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Last Friday Coroner Leblanc and
nr. G. j. Edwards were sent to Hebert
Cove in tie eth ward 10 investigate a
supposed ease Of infantieide. The facts
appear about TINS: A coiored girl
about 10 years old, named Jincey,
daughter Of Wesley Mathews gave
birth TO d female child on the night Of
Feby %. Herself aud mother claim it
was still born and they buried it in
the garden. The eolored neigh5ors
saspec. cd foul play and requested an
examination. The coroner empannel-
el,a iary of inquest, q number of wit
nesses were examined and not being
satisfied thoroughly the jury has left
the case open in order that all the evil
dence attainable on the subject may be
had.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Saturday, March 10, 1897.
Town and Parish.
Spring weather sure enough.
--
Plant irish potatoes. Now is the
proper time.
a number of small oak trees have
been planted on the courthouse square
Orange trees are leafing out and
show but little injury from the hard
freeze.
Heavy rains Of Saturday and Sunday
washed away the bridge at the corner
of the old Addison place.
Judge G. C. Blanchard's court i'll the
9Th ward was the centre of attraction
Monday for a number Of litigants.
#HE.&
The courthouse is undergoing 9 coat
OF paint by Geo. Smith and when fin
ished will make a neat appearance.
Mayor Greene has issued his procla-
nation calling an election for a mayor
and four aldermen OH Monday April
9TH.
Have you lost your hate One has
been found and the owner can have
same by proving property and paying
for this notice.
Spring is again here, reminding us
that it is time to plant and sow. If you
want to know what Solomon saw on a
certain farm, read pcoy24:30-34.
Anteem Broussard, road overseer on
the road from the bayou to Coulee Kin
ney is doinga good job on the holes
near Raymond Placet's this week.
-4S-
This is the season for planting gar
dens and many of our citizens are TAX
ing advantage Of the prevailing good
weather to put in their garden sass.
Mrs, Henry Ward BeecleF, dicd
March S, aged So years. Ii is Il little
E4E EF.
singular that her death occurred on the
10th anniversary of that Of her hus-
band.
About half a dozen candidates are
mentioned for the position Of town
Constable, and the chances are that
" tickets for mayor and aldermen
will be in the field.
Plant early. II yoI lose the seed
corn the loss will be compensated fy
the working the soil gets, and If the
frost don't catch it you will be all o. +.
when the drouth comes.
q. Langllnais has hauled the mater
ials Of a dwelling house on q lot in the
Beauxis' addition near Divide Brous-
sari's residence and is rebuilding the
same in its former proportions.
No assessor has yet been appointed,
though q number Of candidates are OF
the tiptoe of expectancy, full Of the
belief that the executive lightning is
playing around their heads and about
to strike.
Some Of our public school teachers
are taking special pains in instructing
their pupils how to write a good letter.
1t is a rare accomplishment to write a
good letter, and the art should be prac-
ticed from earliest childhood.
The Ruby Lafayette Dramatic Co.,
have been playing for the benefit of
Tue High School and will give a per-
formance tonight and q matinee at 3 b.
m. Popular prices, 25, 35 and 80 cents
Matinee prices, school children 10 cents |
adults % cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Anteem Broussard, road overseer on
the road from the bayou to Coulee Kin
ney is doing.a good job on the holes
near Raymond Placet's this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Q. Langllnais has hauled the mater
ials Of a dwelling house on q lot in the
Beauxis' addition near Divide Brous-
sarti's residence and is rebuilding the
same in its former proportions.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Plant early. II yol lose the seed
corn the loss will be compensated Iy
the working the soil gets, and If the
frost don't catch it you will be all @. Z.
when the drouth comes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

This is the season for planting gar
ders and many Of our citizens arc TAX
ing advantage Of the prevailing good
weather to put in their garden sass
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

About half a dozen candidates are
mentioned for the position Of town
Constable, and the chances are that
two tickets for mayor and aldermen
will be in the field.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13

Mrs; Henry Ward BeecheT, died
March S, aged s. years. Il is q litle
singular that her death occurred on the
10th anniversary of that Of her hus-
band.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-03-13
Advertised Letters.

List of unclaimed letters, remaining in
the Abbeviile postotliee Mar. j, 1856.
Andre, Casinir Frederick, S
Rnn,,cc,r RI A1.rni.n1, L., .nt -, u l.,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
CASTRONILLE ITEMS.

Miss Annie TOnder is visiting friends
in San Antonio this week.
Miss Rosa Mueller is visiting rela-
tRes in San Antonio.
Rev. John Kirch paid visit to the
Alamo City this week.
Mrs. ]. Boelhauwe. of San Antonio.
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Anton
BeetZ.
Butcher Alt. Haby and Inspector
Biry were visitors in San Antonio
this week.
Miss Isabel Smith, of San Antonio,
is the guest of Miss Annie Mac Hall.
Mrs. Frank Grimsinger. of San AntO-
tonic. paid a visit to relatives and
friends at this place few days ago.
b. Miss Elise I.oesherg came out frpn
San Antonio to be present at the Deck
ert- Brucks wedding.
Mr.. Martin earle left this week for
San Antonio. for the purpose Of enter
ing the st. Louis college. He was
followed by the best wishes Of his
many friends here.
Mrs. Cunningham, who has been
visiting Mrs.>P. Jungmann at Lacoste,
returned to her home in San Antonio
a few days ago.
Mrs. John Ihnken. accompanied by
her daughter. Miss Rosa. and son.
.Adolph. left Monday for the Alamo
City for a brief visit.
-Castroville Anvil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
GERMANIA MASQUERADE.

At the grand masquerade ball of
Germania lodge, knights and Ladies
of Honor, in Mission garden Saturday
night there were, perhaps, more pleas
ure seekers gathered than at any of the
many affairs of this kind during the
season, and the ball was entirely sue
Cessful in every respect. The prize
winners were the recipients of the most
beautiful prizes and although it was
very difficult for the judges to choose
from among the many beautiful and
fantastic costumes the ones most thor
Oughly meritorious of the prizes, their
decision evoked nothing but hearty
commentator from even the unsuc-
cessful competitors of the winners, who
were as follows:
Ladies prizes-First, Mrs. f. Wehr-
hahn, Mexican bird seller, fine silk
umbrella. Second, Miss Annie Pieper,
Indian girl, wine set. Third, "Germa-
MA" Miss Lydia Engelhardt, fan.
Gentlemen-First, Ed. Engelhardt.
knight, gold headed cane. Second,
Mrs Mary Schmidt. butcher" ink
stand. Third, Mrs. Marie Rupperts-
berg and Mr.. Emil Kiar. Bavarian
bride and groom, mirror.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
Auntie'. Practical Arithmetic.

1t was only the other night, in the
grammar school on RiDgold street. that
an aged colored woman, weary and
worn with her years of ceaseless labor,
comprehended for the first time in her
life that the figure meant four single
units combined. So happy was she at
the dawning light Of knowledge, rudi-
mentary though it was, that when she
saw in store ON the following day the
sign, 'Tacks, 4 cents; hammers, 4
cents, she could not resist the tempta-
tion to count out two little piles of four
pennies each from her scanty supply and
make the purchase. She did not need Ell
Their, but, with her tacks and hammer,
she walked out of the store as triumph
antly az would business man who had
just made a real estate deal which net
ted him thousands of dollars. Boston
Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
Raw Oysters.

One Of the most eminent Of French
physicians, the late Dujardin- Beaumetz,
urged for years before his death that
persons of light or feeble digestion
should not eat raw oysters. because they
contain a chemical which excites fer
mentation as soon as it comes in contact
with the gastric juice. Being an easy
carrier Of germs, too. the oyster conn.,
municates very readily any pathogenic
mierobe which it may contain to the in
testinal canal, and trouble begins at
once. Recent Investigations corroborate
the opinion OF the French scientist and
may lead to the Punishment OF the hith.
erto esteemed raw oyster from the list
Of convalescent dainties. 1t is already
an established fact that its nutritTve
qualities have'been. much overrated. -
New York Post
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
OPEN HOSTILITIES BEGUN.

Canea. Feb. 22.-The latest reports
are to the effect that the English men
of war had opened bombartlment
others following. The Kaiserine Au,
guSta fired Melinte shells. The com,
mander of the Greek man-ofwar Hy,
dln cleared for action in case the he.
cesSity should arrive. Some shells
fell in the town of Canea. raising
clouds of dust 1t is rumored that
several persons We're killed or wound
ed. When the firing ceased the Greek
flag was still flying over the insurgent
camp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

E. Lasker, of Galveston, is at the
Mahncke.
Mayor Elmendorf has not yet return
ed from Galveston.
C. w. George and wife, of Beaumont,
are at the Mahncke.
Dr. Rawley N. Perick,of Shreveport,
La. is at the Menger.
Sam l.. Hahn has returned from a
business trip to Galveston.
Edwin Chamberlain and wife have
returned from Galveston.
Taylor Coons, representing the Cen
try show, is at the Maverick.
John DAILY and DR.. Allen Fowler, of
Salt Lake City, are at the Menger.
Geo. \. Hill, a paper drummer from
Omaha, is in the city hustling for bus
mess.
A. ]. Wilson and wife, and Mrs. C.
X. Sweat, of Boerne, are at the Sou
thern.
Mr.. Otto Ottesen and bride, nee Miss
Lane, returned from Milwaukee yes
terday.
Jules E. Muchert and wife, of Bon
ham, Texas, arrived in the city this
morning.
J. f. Lutz, of Vernon. a prominent
Republican of Northwest Texas. was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Laura Rowell, the accomplish
ed Pearsall News editress, is in the
city, at the Southern.
NJ. SAMSON, of Alvarado, Texas, pres
ident of the State Livestock associa-
ton, is at the Southern.
Joaquin Miller returned yesterday
from a trip to New Orleans, and is
stopping at the Maverick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
A BASELESS RUMOR.

A rumor was current in this city last
night that the battleship Texas had
been peremptorily ordered from Gal
weston to Cuba, but a telegram in to-
days light from Houston states that
the officers of the Texas are in Hous-
ton today, as the guests of the Santa
F'e railway and of Houston.
They may have had orders to hold
the ship ready to move to Cuba at any
moment, but this is only in line with
the orders any battleship in commits
sion is always supposed to be ready to
respond to.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
EngIand's Largest Orchard.

The largest orchard in Great Britain
IS at Tottington, in sthe county of
Gloucester. 1t is 500 acres in extent and
in some seasons yields its owner, Lord
Sudley, profit of $50, 900. The trees
are chiefly apples and plums.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

A surprising experiment demonstrate
ing the lasting qualities of snake poison
was recently made by Professor Maison-
neuve, which showed that dead snake
is almost as dangerous as live one.
The professor took an unusually large
specimen of the common viper of south
ern France, which fer more than 90
years had been exhibited in the zoolog.
ical museum at Anglers. France, pre-
served in alcohol. The first experiment
with one of the poisonous fangs of this
snake seemed to show that the 20 years
contact with the alcohol had robbed the
poison of its virulence, for sparrow
wounded with one of it's teeth did not
develop any symptoms of being poisoned.
The cause of the nonaetion of the poison
at first was speedily found, however, in
the thickening of the poison, at the en-
trance of the canal into the tooth, which
prevented the poison from flowing.
When Professor :Maisonneuye extracted
some of the poisonous substance with
fine needle and injected minimal por-
ton Of it into the sparrow, the latter
showed all the symptoms Of poisoning
inside of half an hour, which gradually
increased until it died in commissions in
az hours after the injection Of the poi
son. As it was heretofore believed that
snake poison loses its dangerous and
virulent qualities with the death Of the
reptile, great care in handling dead
snakes will be matter Of common sense
precautioD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
SPECIAL ORDER TOMORROW

Austin, Tex. Feb. 22.-(SpeciaD-
Senator Bailey introduced resolution
in the Senate this morning. which was
referred. urging United States Sena-
tors Mills and Chiffon TO use every
effort to secure the release of Sylyes-
ter Scoville. the New York World cor
respondent now in Jail in Cuba.
In the House the general assignment
bill was made the special order for to-
morrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
PASSENGER WRECK.

Cincinnati. O.. Feb. 22.-The Chesa
peake and Ohio westbound passenger
train encountered n washout opposite
Portsmouth, Ohio, this morning and
the enigne. baggage and express and
mail car and one coach were derailed
A. G. Stout. supervisor of the Cincin
natl and Ohio was killed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
COUNCIL & CAUCUS.

There will be quiet caucus of the
new city council this afternoon at 4
o'clock in the council chamber, Mayor
elect Callaghan having sent out a re-
quest this morning to each alderman
to meet him and have little family
talk about city matters.
The mayor will qualify tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

to behave at dances and at country
houses and at clubs. If it be objected
that ON these subjects gentlemen do not
need instruction, the retcrt is obvious.
Persons who are not gentlemen have
their ambitions and frequently try to be-
come complete bachelors. And since
this is so, let US be grateful for the
mentor who is able to give them so
much excellent advice. - Providence
Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
DEATH OF A FORTY-NINER

Newburg. n. Y. Feb. 22.-William
Wayt died here last Friday aged IS.
He was one of the California Forty
miners. Afterwards he invested his
money in lands in Chicago and Lin
coin. Neb.. and leaves a fortune esti-
mated at 100000. A parcel Of bonds
and securities amounting to 100000
was found in his room after his death.
He was unmarried.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
KoraE Arabic,

The Arabic used in the Koran differs
as much from the Arabic used in or
binary conversation and intercourse in
the east as the Latin differs from the
Italian. The Koran Arabic is that of the
literary classes; the colloquial Arabic
that Of the common people.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
CRETAN AUTONOMY.

Paris. Feb. EFT is stated the Pow
ers have accepted the proposal to grant
autonomy to Crete. Even if this is
true it would naturally at once be fol-
lowed by a dispatch of the ultimatum
to Greece.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
JAIL THE BEST PLACE.

Gregorio Martinez was fined S25 as a
suspicious character this morning by
the recorder. He was caught lurking
in the back yard of residence west
of the San Pedro occupied by a one
legged beggar woman, and he was sus-
pected Of having designs on her large
store of wealth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
MUNICIPAL SENSATION.

Duluth, MINI, Feb 22.-The grand jury
has Just made a sensational report Of
the rottenness in public affairs and
SO indictments are turned in, but most
of the names are withheld till later ON
the week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
RARGAIN IN TYPE.

For Sale: 800 pounds Bourgeoise:
Boo pounds Minion; 200 pounds Non
,areil Roman type, In good condition.
also 50 fonts OF display letter-Job
aces. Apply to T. B. Johnson. Man
ger, s. A. Light. 12-19-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

tnlrd eye forms part OF the pIneal gianu
"A small mass about the size of pea
i'll almost the very center of the brain.
Possibly, therefore, there was more &C
tual truth in the we'll known expression,
1.-THE minds eye, O." than its originator
ever dreamed Of.