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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
Excursion to Omaha.

For Montana day at Trans-Mississippi
exposition the Rio Grande Western rail
way. Americas scenic route, will sell
tickets, Butte TO Omaha and return, at
rate of $35. Tickets on sale Sept. ..
A cool and dustless ride through the
Rockies, passing directly through Salt
Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Pueblo,
Colorado Springs, Denver and the most
magnificent sCenery in America. For
maps, sleeping car reservations and
other information. call on or write w.
c. Mcbride, general agent. n East
Broadway, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
Utilization of an Old shoe.

1t is surprising VIA a number or
useful articles can be made out Of OBJ
jects that we generally discard and re-
gard as altogether useless. Many are
the things that are thus thrown aside,
and IL denotes the careful housekeep-
er or the handy person who can turn
to good account articles which are usu-
ally the prey Of the junkman.
In every house there are bound 10 be
several ola shoes lying about in cor
ners and c~upboards, and these. by a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31

one-third OF at Prahman's to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
Excursion Ia Omaha.

on Sept. End and Sd the oregon Short
Line will M "A cheap excursion to
Omaha for the benefit Of those desiring
to visit the big exposition. a rate Of
one fare for the round trip has been
made for this occasion. Train will leave
Butte 4 O'Clock p. IN. Of Sept. 2nd. Tick
cts will be limited to Is days from date
Of starting. For further Information
call on NJ. w. Bacon, general agent, No.
19 East Broadway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
$500 To Omaha and Return $500
via the burlington Route.

on September End and Sd only. on ac-
count Of Montana Day at the Trans
Mississippi and international Exposi-
ton. a rate Of $35 viii be made from
Butte TO Omaha and return. Tickets
good for return passage l. days from
date of sale. For fun Information call
on or address PHIL DANIELS.
Agent. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
Sunday E~Scurslons to Gr.r.on.

The b., A. & p. railway will mak a
rate of 81 for round trip from Butte to
Gregson and return. every Saturday
and Sunday until further notice.
Tickets good going on any passenger
train leaving Butte between 3 p. IN.
Saturday and 8 p. m. Sunday. Re
turning. leave Gregson between Sis
.. IN. Saturday and IL o'clock Sunday
night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
Race Train to Anaconda.

During the races at Anaconda. Aug.
II to Sept. 10. inclusive. the Butte. Ana
conda & Pacific Railway company will
make excursion rate daily. except sun
day. good only on Copper City Limited
train. leaving Butte at 1:05 p. IN. and
returning. leaving Anaconda at 3 p. III
Round trip, 81.
Round trip rate. including admission
to the race track, sl.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31

William Forsyth. mechanical engineer
Of the Burlington, will tomorrow sue
coed Mr.. Herr as superintendent of mo-
tive power of the Northern Pacific. Mir.
Herr resigned to enter the service of
the Westinghouse Air Brake company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
IN RAILROAD CIRCLES
Two Official Changes on the
Great Northern.
TOUR THROUGH THE WEST
General Traffic Manager Clarke Finds
That General Business Is Improv-
ing All over the Country-A
Mount Airy Tunnel.

Two circulars. issued by General Su-
p-erintendent Harding Of the Great
Northern. were received in Butte yes
terday announcing two official changes
affecting the Montana and Cascade di-
visions of the road. One the
appointment of l.. ID. Button as superin-
tendent Of the Montana division. with
headquarters at Havre. succeeding Mr..
Nolan. who has resigned. The other
announces the appointment of +. j.
Hawn as assistant superintendent: of
the Cascade division. with headquarters
at Everett, Wash. The changes go into
effect tomorrow. MIR. Button comes
from the 81. Louis Il san Francisco
road and for some time was located at
Springfield. Mo. Mr.. Nolan had been
on the Montana division only a few
months. but he has been in the service
Of the Great Northern FOR many years.
having left the Cascade division for the
Montana division. II is not known VIA
Mr.. Nolan's intentions are.
Mr.. Hawn, who goes to the Cascade
division as assistant superintendent.
has been trainmasteT of the Wisconsin
Central and is said To be a young rail-
road man of ability and promise. The
new position was created for him. The
superintendent of the division is Frank
Shesgreen.
General Traffic Manager Clarke of the
Great Northern returned yesterday
morning from an extended our through
the West as far as the Pacific coast,
says the Pioneer Press. He said: Gen
eral business is improving all over the
country. They have had plenty of rain
in Montana and cattle are looking fine.
Stockmen are cutting lots of hay. The
Milk river country has big crops Wheat
crops in the three big states have been
overestimated. l talked to all agents
from Larimore this way and threshing
returns showed a fair yield of good
The Baltimore & Ohio officials are i'm
favor of building a tunnel through the
is the heaviest on the Baltimore & Ohio
road between Harper's Ferry and Balti-
more. The tunnel would cost about
81, 900, 900. but would be Of great dvan-
tage. as at present extra engines or
helpers, as they are called. are kept at
the point TO help the freight trains over
the grade. These helpers cost the COM
pany $4,000 a year at the lowest calcu-
lation.
William Forsyth. mechanical engineer
Of the Burlington, will tomorrow sue
coed Mr.. Herr as superintendent of mo-
tive power of the Northern Pacific. Mir
the Westinghouse Air Brake company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-31
So-To-Bae for Fifty Cent.

Guaranteed tobacco habit eure makes weak
nen strong blood pure. zoe 81. All druggists
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Goo Esewara 600.

The re4ders Of this PAGER wlltsbe pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure.
in ali its stages, and hat is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cnte is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Cat4rrb
being 9 constitutional disessp. requires a
eonst tutionaI treatment. HIS Catar h
Cure is ttken internally. actsng directly
upon the bloo1 and mlcus %sarsaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the Foundation,
Of the disease. and giving the patient
strergth by bnilding mp the 3eoustitution
and assisting atnre In doing its work.
The pf0prietors have 90 much Faith in it
cura tive powers. that they offer 0se Ham
drei D3lItfs for ang case Cha; il tails to
tfe. tt3 ii ~ tim3uaals.
Address + CHENEY Il CO, T)ielo, o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls family PILLS are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
The Ideas Oath Newly Revised.

Onr neighbor the Republican idea
some time ago, gave to the public a
form of cath to be used by the hetadi-
tary voter in registering under Section
5 of the new constitution. One of our
correspondents feels that the 1ath
needs some establishment which he
proceeds to supply as follows.
Now Moody your dad of old we HAYES not
seen
Yet we know that his son Joel is quite
green,
Or he would not against fate strive
For Samho, dead to section five.
That he cannot vote is because Of his
kinky hair
And it is this loss that makes him swear,
Though You to party and him remain
true,
With him you can never pull through
Though you and party hath not w;SSdom
but lore,
sambo cannot vote because Of his state
heretofore. )
Though Mark Hanna hands ont the gold,
He cannot accept because of his dsl Of
old.
Now you and sambo to each other b true
For III Office we Will have neither Of you
Toskeep a fat job in your family folds
That always got there BY sambo of!Sld.
For on your oath you can with truth
declare
That when next you vote sambo Won't
be there.
degree
No one can tell b%ylooking at thee.
You no doubt will think this unfair.
That it is not all Democrats are reafy to
swear,
And when next you write don't: mad
sling.
For it may to you a sore head BRING,
Ajax.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Gratna Green Affair.

It has been truly said that glove
laughs at bolts and bars" and sponer
or later Hymen will give relief to their
troubles and sorrows. This was veri-
fed this morning, when John Wright
and Emilia Landry, two loving souls Of
Mermentau, fled the frowus Of stern
parental authority Monday and ;eame
to town TO get the license that you'd
unity their hearts for the future.
Their sweet, but sad hearts, were kept
in allegiance until this morning, when
authority came for the license to be is
sued and it was but a short time until
Judge Alex Lormand s'tied the knott
which made them a happy twin
Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Stirring Them Up Lively.

From the Breaux Bridge Vally 5fthe
Teehe We learn that Judge DeBailion
begun war last Monday, againsS all
Sunday law yioldtors in Lafayette
parish. He has ordered the
sheriff to go to all the s%e1oons
that were opened and order
them closed, and cite the propr.etors
to appear before him on that day.
Quite a number were arraignedE and
pleaded guilty and given the Nominal
fine Of $25, and all costs OF %eourt3 All
those thar pleaded not guilty were
placed under bond to appear in court
the next day. The Judges intsntion
is to break up the opening Of saloons
and business houses on Sunday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Personal Mention.

IA 00AAG&
Valery Leblanc is out on erut{les after
a long confinement with a broken thigh.
Robert Hildebrandot of snlphir Station
is here on a visit since several weeks.
Our L. W. Berdine, has laid of q couple
of months and will recruit his health in
running a rice thresher.
District attorney Gordy has been absent
this week attending court in Lafayette
parish, where the criminal term is being
held.
II. E. Capdan, the elevor and popular
tr avellng representative Of Lazard'seIoth
ing house, New Orle ans was in town this
week taking orders.
Ernest NJ. Feray has closed up bis
restaurant on Port street and mo7ed
his family out on Railroad avenue near
East street, where he has purchased a
home.
Mrs. Theodale Theriot left for New
Orleans last Sunday to see her son Rep
who is sick there with typho-malarial
fever contracted at GhickamaGga.
Vilier Blanchet of New Iberia was
over here this week calling among his
friends.
Miss Eugene Young returned last Sun
day from a visit to relatives in Rayne and
Crowley.
This week A. T. Mazfel1 sent Oft the
funds he had collected for the. benefit Of
poor old Dan Emmett, the author Of that
immortal song Dixie" The Gid man is
now living in destitute circumstances in
Mount Vernon, Ohio, where Mrs. Max
field is visiting, and she Will present the
purse, il the name Of our charitable dis
pc sed people. Next week we will say
more about the matter.
E. w. Berdine, Of AbbeTille Meri-
diononal force was in town sunday on
important business. -Iberfan
Hon. R. P. Leblanc, the able and
popular Representative Of Vermilion
Parish was in town and faEorel the
Iberian with a short call. -Eerian,
Mr.. and Mrs, c. ". Lapeysouse and
little . Robert, after spending a few
days herewith relatives returned to
their home III Abbeville -Ieerian.
The Jennings Record Of last week
says ]. 6. Laurents of sqnth Lake
Arthur was in town t9=day. He
reports blind stagsers among the
horses in his nelshborhood,
G. @. B~rookshire and Leddias Tra-
han, Of Abbeyille, were attending to
business here Saturday Crowley
Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Rally Day.

The second annual Sunday School
Association rally day will be held ip
Lake Charles Sunday, October md. vs.
are under obligations to President A.
NJ. Mayo for a copy Of the programme
to be rendered on that day. All are
cordially invited to assist to mako the
day a memorable ne,long to be remem
bered by Sunday school workers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Some Of our ovn sehoo! teachers
might take hint from the re(narks of a
Mississippi educator, an; exchange
makes, the statement that ga county
superintendent in q neishbostrg county
asked every teacher at The institute
wllo took their local papers to hold up
leir bands, and six responded. The
superintendent expressed great sur
prise, and said. "Toa don't spend Il
dollar a year with those editors, yet
you expect them to prIn:, FEE Of
charge, notices of all institutes, insert
long programs, expect thera to adver=
tise yon, thus assisting you TO climb
the ladder to better positions and better
salaries without a cent ia return
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Do you love your town? If so you
will help support and maintain its bust
ness institutes. Do you have any con
Germ for its futureR If SO, you will en-
courage every movement looking to
the up-building Of the town. Would
you like to see it grow and prosper and
extend its trade and influenced If SO,
you will speak q good word for the
town and people at every opportunity
You will lend assistance to its indus
tries and patronize them. # you don't
do these things you are poor citizen; !
only a stumbling block to %prosperitys
and a positive detrinent to any com
munity,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

The New Time IS published in
Chicago and in many respects + the
most interesting magazine Of the day.
The current number is full CT live mat
ter for those who aim 10 keep ip stouch
with progress Of thought and efeut IS.
The cartoons are unsurpassed and are
being copied aaover the world. The
New Time is intensely American in
tone, and vigorous in its advocacy OF
The extension Of our national teisitory.
In spite of the val this wide3hwake
publication has passed the 50,00E mark
and expects to double this belize the
first of the year. Tho publishers make
the novel and attractive offer ofa first
class Photographic camera for Q elub Of
six new subscribers at h dollar each.
This offer seems to be very popular
and The New Time pays for all photo-
graphs which are accepted for ;repro-
duction.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

mot since the palmy days of the
early SOS have the cattlenenof Texas
enjoyed anything like the prosperity
tines are having now said Mr.. George J
7. Hume, q wealthy ranchman, Of
Austin, a few days ago to a reporter.
aCattle are so high now that I do
not see how any man who buys them
can hope to make any profit on the
investment. Even yearlings are worth !
from SIG to SIS per head, and I saw a.
bunch Of extra fine ones not long since :
sell for $40. Three-year-old steers are :
worth from $50 to s2s, and five -year-
olds $40.n-Times- Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Am inpart;a Judge of current
magazines will agree that "The Ma
tional Magazine for September oc-
cupies pre-eminently il first rank. 1t
is a timely "Peaee NUMBER and every
page sparkles WITH timely illustrations
and there is breeziness and freshness
in The text that is d bold departure
from the usual staid rut Of magazine
lore. The contents page reveals a list
of the best known American authors
and grapples With the questions Of the
hour III a fearless manner. Joe III.
Chapple, the young and energetic
publisher. is pushing tho circulation at
a dazzling pace, and has made the
uamatehabie offer of three months
subscription, October, November,
December, for LIB cents in stamps.
The campaign is on for 100000 new
subscribers and it is confidently believ-
ed that the three months trial will be
followed BY a years subscription in
nearly every instance. An investment
Of IS centsin stamps could certainly
not be made to better advantage than
sending it to "The National Naga-
zine" o. Bedford street, Boston, for
three months subscription to that
magazine. The offer expires or
! October 80.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Democratec Mass Meeting.

ADDeV1le. La, Sept. 1893,
Pursuant to call of the Democratic ex-
eetive committee of Vermllion a mass
meeting WIS held at the Court House for
the purpose Of selectineg delgates to.
the third congressional nominating
convention 20 be held at Thibodanx on
Sept 10Th 1858 and also to select delegates
to the Railroad Commissioners conyen-
| ton to be held In Baton Rouge on Sept.
2lst, 1898.
DR.. C. j. Edwards was elected chairman
and j. Nelson Green secretary. On mo-
ton of NJ. 7. Gordy Jr. and duly seconded
the chairman appointed q committee of
six to select the James of delegates to
said conventions and submit their names
to the said mass meeting for approval
The chairman appointed NJ. I. Gordy Jr.,
Lastie Broussard, NJ. C. Broussard, Chas.
Friedrich. Felix o'Neil. Felix Broussard
on said committee.
The committee having retired returned
dnu SHDHlAbbbuN tH5 IOllU6 luS@HullISu d6IC-
gates. viz:
NJ. C. Broussard, RIP. Leblanc, Adrien
Nunez. William Cade, c. I, Edwards, J.
N. Green, j. T. Broussard, NJ. r. Cushman,
George Hayes, j.. f. Bernard, Adam
Boudreaux, Babalias Leblanc, Felix
Breussard, John Nugier, Worthy Qeu-
a.-r a,l& T,Ja.E&G II v,o1Sk rrI,o xra.o
duly elected by a viva voce vote as dele
gates to attend both conventions.
It was further resolved, that any
delegate or delegatesl present at said
convention shall cast the vote Of Vermil-
ion Parish.
o. motion of Lastie Broussard and
duly seconded, that q committee Of five
on resolutions be appointed by the ehair
man. The chairman appointed Lastie
Broussard, NJ. I. Gordy, p. U. Leblanc.
W. O. Pipes, and r. P Leblanc.
The committee presented the following
resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted by said mass meeting.
Resolved. that the Democratic party of
the Parish Of Vermilion in nass meeting
assembled, do hereby renew our allegiance
to the time honored principles OF our par
ty, and pledge our earnest support to the
nominees of the congressional and rail-
road conventions. to he held respectively
at Thibodeaax and Baton Rouge, on the
10Th and 2lst inst.
Whereas, the 3rd Congressional Dis
triet Of Louisiana has been so ably and
honorably represented in the United
States Congress since 1896, and; whereas,
the earnest e%ndeavors of our actual Can
gresham have been so manifested by his
personal attention III all matters relative
TO his position; therefore, Be it resolved
v the Democratic party Of the Parish
of Vermilion in mass meeting assembled
that we hereby express our most sincere
appreciation for his able services. and be
it further Resolved, that we do eeog-
nize, his ability rs d member Of Congress,
and acknowledge that our District could
not be more ably, and hono1abiy repre-
scented.
On motion of Lastie Broussard duly
seconded it was:
Resolved that ohe Democratic party Of
the Parish Of Vermilion in mass meeting
assembled recognize in the Hon 0. Caae q
good, honorable and i~ncorruptible man
deserving of the vote Of the people for
the Office OF Railroad Commissioner for
this R. r. district.
On motion made and seconded Mass
Meeting adjourned.
c.. EDWARDS,
j. Nelson Green, Chairman,
Secretary.
$780,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

WAETED-sEyERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER-
w sons in this state 70 manage orr bus.
mess in their own aud nearSy counties.
Tt Is mainly Office work Conducted st
home. Salary straight $3.50 . year and
and expenses-deiiuite. bonaSide, no more
no less salary. Monthly ST5. References.
Enclose elf-addressed envelope. Herbert
L, Hess Prest.. Dept. NJ, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Last Monday there was an auction
sale at Ewelrs stable OF a lot Of unbrok-
EN- Colorado horses. They were fine
good looking and sold at from 50 to SIG
a piece.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Under the new state law the inno-
cent dove is protected. Now they are
not allowed to be killed at all. When
a child, our parents taught US to reyer-
ence the dove as a sacred bird, that
brought the olive branch to Noah in
the ark.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Circuit court will meet here on Tues
day, October 25th. Several cases viii
be on the docket for the consideration
Of the judges.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Theodule Theriot has sold out bis
restaurant and oyster saloon on Cen
cord street to Joe Feray, who will run
establishment in good shape on his
own account.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

New corr is coming to town ii con
siderable quantities. 1t is sellii at so
cents a barrel, and at times even
cheaper for the cash.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Jos. S. Eewell a~rriyedthis week from
Kansas City with a carload Of horses
and mules which he is offering very
cheap.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Did it eyer strike you that stmy
brothers brother-in laws half brother
is the same thing as 4tny vife's half
brothergp
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Malar;on is devoid of bitter taste.

omfe Ss Gh.lts ana fha f sysasm acts ga on the hier1
Druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
malarion WITH aa,arion Tab,els

Guaranteed Cure for Chiils, Fever and
Ague. or money refunded. 50cents. All
druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

We want to say in answer to the
frequent complaints made by subscri-
bers in NOT getting their papers, is not
due to any fault ia this Office. Our
mailing list is so adjusted in type for
printing names thas it is almost impos-
slble to skip a name. The blame lies
somewhere else, not here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Work has begun on the front Of
Adam Brosseaux's new brick saloon.
The pressed brick which came from
SIidell are Of Il handsome chocolate tint
and are as tough and durable as
stone.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Doing wrong always kills something :
good in your own soul.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

We are bound to love the cause we
work for.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Last Monday evening about sun
down, 0dillon Trahan a farmer living
near Crosse lie was returning from town
With q wagon loaded with lumber. He
wa under the influence of lyquor and
Vhen near the home of Camille Leblanc
aooat 4 miles from town fell from the
wagon and falling between the wheels,
we heavily loaded vehicle passed over
nus body, crushing it SO badly that he
expired IN a few minutes. Mr.. Trahan
Was 40 years ofage and leaves a
Wig and several children.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17
Maiarion is endorsed by best Physicians

and guaranteed 10 cure Chills, Fever and
Ague. All druggists or from Northwest
Drug Co, st. Louis, Mo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

This parish has had 4 general over
hauling Of the roads the past month
The road beds have been graded up,
bridges repaird aud sides Of roads
cleared Of briers and brush. Now the
reads are in good condition with few
exceptions. yermilion parish may
justly be proud of her good roads.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Dent forget to plant a good garden
Of vegetables this fall. September is
the month to SOW cabbage, turnips,
beets, lettuce and onion seeds. a good
garden saves doctor bills and keeps the
family in good health.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

"The Letter Wheat Deal1 is the title
Of a superb illustrated article in 1.-THE
National Magazipe' for September. It
Is an able and truthful discussion Of
the maneuver from start to finish;
showing the relations Of the deal to the
Producers and farmers of the West.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-09-17

Fogs are beginning to put in an APP
pearanee and we may accept that as an
indication that Autumn is here to stay.