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Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
"Rough RIders' Return.

Washington, August Crush
orders for transports are flying to-
day, Eighteen have been secured
including the Yale and the Har-
ward. Six at Santiago have been
ordered to load soldiers. Within
a week Shafter's entire army will
be homeward bound. The Rough
Riders leave tomorrow.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
To preyent Peaee

Washington, August 6.-Hanns
is usirg all his power to prevent a
peace treaty being negotiated ard
signed before the fall elections
He fears very dangerous issue
will be injected into the campaign
notably the indecision Of the ad.
ministration regarding the ulti.
mate disposition of the Philip
pines, -
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12

The president has received
SPANS reply to the American note
laying down the terms on which
peace may be declared, but it has
not yet been made public and it is
thought that portions of Il is not
satisfactory.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12

TIE grass on the cattle ranges is
growing nicely from one end of
the valley to the other. If the
present growth continues 1t will
not be long until all range cattle
will be fat.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
Enterprise Canal Meeting.

Notice is hereby gwen that {
meeting of the original stockhold
ers of the Enterprise Canal Co. il
called to meet in the Academy a.
Thatcher, Graham county, Arizona
Saturday, August, 9th, 1898, at
p. m. for the purpose of arranging
for the disposition of the old stock
All those interested are requested
TO be present.
Al. CURTIS,
Secretary.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12

FIFTY new subscribers to the
GUARDIAN have be en- placed onour
subscription list during the last
week.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
.aAA
A. j. CURTIS,
Secretary.

81 have used Chamberlain
cough remedy in my family for
years and always with good re.
Suits" says Mr.. w. B. Cooper OF
I'll Rio, Cal. "For small children
we find it especially effective" !"
For sale by all dealers IN medi.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Groesbeck Hotel.

Miss VanBuskirk, El Paso; ]. II.
Wylie, Los Angeles; B. S. Hayes,
Los Angeles; Chas. Wood, Bonita;
T. J. Kane, Arkansas City; NJ. F.
Heavy, San Francisco; e. A. Vor.
tomen, Eagle Creek; E. F. Epley,
Solomonville.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
SHOES

Behr Bros,
Mason & Hamlin,
Steinway & Sons,
Knabe Co.,
All standard higb-grade pianos,
have sold hundreds of them in
Arizona the past II years, and
no one over heard Of one proving
defective.
Behr's "Waldorf,"
Kimball & Co.,
Smith & Barnes
Pianos FirstcIass, medium
priced and fully warranted.
SECoND-GRADE PAINOS, such
as irresponsible agents and deal.
ers sell for $500 and $3.50, al
SITS to sj95 at my store.
Washburn, Mason,
Edwin and Champion Guitars
and Mandolins, the best in the
world, Fiolins and Banjoes.
Regina Music Boxes
AT the same price all over the
United States.
Music, Strings,
Trimmings and FoIios of --latest
Music, for guitar, mandolin,
piano, organ, etc.
DON'T buy cheap trash from ire
sponsible travelling men or
teachers who sell on commission
on large margins. They have
not dollar IN capital nor a foot
of land to back their warranty.
After doing the public, like the
nomad Of the desert, they quiet
ly fold their tents and steal away
in the darkness.
Instruments exchanged and rented.
Terms easy.
Tuning done by only frst-class
artisans.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
For shorim

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Sheriff of Graham County, subject to the action
of the Democratic convention.
GEO. b. GAMBLE,
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
For sheriff

thereby announce myselfas candidate for
Sheriff Of Graham County, subject to the action
of the Democratic convention.
BEN CLARK.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For sherin

hereby announce myself as candidate for
sheriff OF Graham County, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic County Convention
HARRY CLIFFORD.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-12
SHIRTS:

Shirts! Shirtsl Shirtsl of all kinds and
prices and thickness
A large assortment of lace and en-
Drordery just received, extra quality and {
latest patterns, and prices the lowest OF
any place in town. Ladies dress goods
a speciality, all latest patorns.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Married.

Fernand Gauthreaux and Miss Eu-
genie Cessac were married Wednes-
day evening, Dec. Z, at the Catholic
church, Miss Louise Leguenec was
maid of honor and Defrance Dntel
best man to the groom while Miss
Lucie Gauthreaux and Charlie Lee
blanc attended the Young couple.
She made 4 very pretty bride. After
the ceremony the wedding party were
entertained at the home Of the newly
welded pair on Hawthorne auenue,
where all spent a pleasant evening.
The Silver Cornet Band serenaded
them and played several nice pieces
after which they were treated to cake
and all the boys wished them 3 long
and happy life.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The Short Cotton Crop.

Some idea of the short cotton crop
in this parish may be had from the
gin receipts. We are told that the
Leblanc gin in town had ginned only
about 10 bales up to Dec. /, when
ordinarily in past years over 800
bales would be the amount by that
date. The other gin has ginned only
about 40 bales. It is quite a rare
thing to see a load Of seed cotton
coming into town, last season there
were long strings of them. Hun
dreds of acres Of cotton in this par
ish have been abandoned, not a lock
being gathered, much Of that which
has been picked out has suffered much
loss by wind and rain beating it out.
Some persons think this years prices
will cause very little cotton to be
planted next year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
A Narrow Escape.

j. A. Petty, who has the contract
for the brick work at the Peoples
rice mill, had a narrow escape from
death last Friday. 1t seems he was
putting in the frame of a window or
hanging a heavy shutter at a second
story window when the projecting
brick work upon which he was stand
ing gave way and he lost his balance
and was falling head first when some
one caught him by the legs just in
time to hold him until he could be
drawn up again. It was a close
shave, as a fall head first the distance
be would have fell would prove a ser
ious matter Sigma.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Catarrah CQn1aot be Cured

With Loca! Application, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarth Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it yon nave 10 take internal
remedies. Halls Ctfarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous snrfacrs. dis Cat6arrh cure
Is 90 quack medicine. i was prescribed by
one of the best phy,iciaps in this country
for gears, and is a regular prescription. it
is composed of the best 'onic- known, com
btnpd with tie best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mneeus surfaces. TIE
pedrct combiBa ion OF the twoingredients is
what produces such wonderful resultsio cur
ng catarrh. Serd for tnstimon; ils. free.
+. ). Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists f5e.
Halls family PiIlssare the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The Vermilion Club Organizes.

Monday evening a number of the
prominent men of the town met at the
Bank of Abbeyille for the purpose Of
organizing the "Vermilion Club
After due discussion the following
officers were chosen: Eli Wise, pres
ident; SEVERN Leblanc, vice presi-
dent; G. A. Levy, secretary and
treasurer; E. P. Putnam, the presi-
dent and vice president constitute
the governing board. The club will
have elegant quarters On the upper
floor Of Adam Brasseux's handsome
new brick building. Here three
rooms in elegant style for the comfort
and convenience of the members of
the club and their friends. Theread-
ing room occupies the front of the
building and viii be well lighted and
commodious. The billiard room just
in the rear is also wen arranged. The
club supplies, a long felt want of this
growing town where friends may
gather for social intercourse free from
the objections and annoyances so of
ten encountered in public resorts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Killed by a Falling Tree.

Tuesday evening while chopping
down a tree in the grove on the old
Joseph Broussard place on Coulee
Creux, about 5 miles north of town,
Jules Dartez an estimable and ener-
getic young farmer of the 4th ward
was struck ON the head by a limb of
the falling tree and almost instantly
killed. He leaves a wife and three
small children who are so suddenly
bereft of his care and protection.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The Weather and Roads.

Last Saturday was warn and threat
ening until about 2 p. m. when the
wind shifted west and blew off clear.
Sunday morning there was ice and
frost the mercury standing at ~.
Monday also had a heavy frost and
ice. Both were beautiful, clear, cold
DAYS and under the benign influence
of the sun and wind the roads dried
up wonderfully. The effect was
made manifest in town by the heavy
trains of rice, cotton and corn being
hauled to market. The streets were
crowded all day with the steady mov-
ing throng of wagons and carts. The
cane planters were also making the
best of the favorable opportunity to
save their crops. Everybody was
busy cutting and hauling cane and
repairing the badly cut up roads. Il
we could only have a few weeks OF
steady, fair weather the country
would pull out in some sort of re-
spectacle shape. But if rains and
bad roads are to remain all winter
bankruptcy and ruin viii be the Ger
tain result to many.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Special to our Readers.

The Twice-a-Wee Detroit Free
Press, and the Free Press Annual
Year Book and Encyclopedia for
1899, a val liable book of over $50
pages that tells you all you want to
know. Over IS, 900 of the 1898 is
sue were sold at 25c. each. 1t is the
most popular book of the kind ever
published. For further particulars
address the publisher, Detroit Free
Press, Detroit, Mich.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Prof. Gantry's Elephant.

"Pinto," the smallest of living Gle
plants in captivity, has lately become
the property of Prof. Gentry, the
animal trainer who is to exhibit here
Monday, Dec. u. afternoon and eve
Ming. "Pinton is supposed to be
about five years of age, is AZ inches
in height and weighs nearly $50
pounds. She was purchased and inn
ported from India by Prof. Gentry to
add to his large collection Of animal
actors, and will be seen daily in all
the new, magnificent street parades
and under the large water proof tents.
The Gentry exhibition is fully twice
its former size this year, and enllsts
the services Of 40 ponies, SO dogs, "a
monkeys-and Pinto. The large
tents have aseating capacity for 1000
people and there should be no vacant
chairs during the engagement here.
The prices Of admission T extreme
lvlow when the character Of the show
is considered-adults 20 cents; chill
dren, Is centa.
Cure stomach troubles, Eold feet and
Lar3c arcassiva menstrual flow. With
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

The Abbeville branch is proving
itself a great source Of supply to the
retineries, keeping as engine and ex-
ira crew busy to handle the cane.
There are from Is to as cars, OF 20
tons each, shipped out daily.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Uriah w. Stansbury has sold his
bayou place just a mile below Perry
to j. G.. Gingrass of Plaquemine par
ish. It is a fine farm and well worth
the price paid $4,000.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Wednesday night a burning Chin
ney at the Wan House caused an
alarm of fire to be turned in and Gre
ated quite an excitement for a little
while.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

If you feel dull, languid. broken-down
d~ebilitated, have weak stomach or ndi-
~gestion, use DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

The Little Gem saloon Of Adam
Brasseux has been moved across the
street into its new quarters in the
handsome two story brick just erect
ed. .
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Quite a number Of our people in
GLIDING the school children took adj
vantage of the cheap excursion to
New Iberia last Friday. It was only
so cents for the round trip.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Personal Mention.

Il Putnam went 10 ot MarllnVllle
this week.
Eraste Mouton was in Raceland the
first Of the week.
A Kaplan, of Crowley, was in town
this week on business.
Rev Father Grimaud, of Maurieeville
wasin Lafayette yesterday.-Gazette.
E W Berdine, of the Meridional..force
was among our callers Friday.-Iber-
ian.
Henry Putnam was in New Orleans
several days this week on a business
trip.
Jos Swell. our enterprising livery
man, transacted business in New Iber-
ia, Monday. Z
DIFF Young left Thursday norm
ing for New Orleans and will be absent
several days.
A Singer, the Main street merchant
went to Jennings Sunday on business.
returning Monday.
Locke Neveu was called suddenly to
LAFAYETTE last Sunday night by the
death Of bis father.
BENJAMIN Hudson of Abbeville, was
in.town on business. Heintends locat-
ing here shortly.-Iberian.
Miss Emerite Bernard returned to her
home in New Iberia after a lengthy
visit with relatives and friends.
j Fl Kelly, representing the Vfcks-
burg Newspaper Union, made this Of
fee a pleasant call Wednesday.
A F Duhon, who has been quite i'll
for some days past, is improving slowly
and will soon be up and about again.
Jacob Isaacs left last Friday morn
ing for New Orleans, and will enter
Turo Infirmany for a short while for
his health.
John Labit, an uncle Of u postmas-
ter, a progressive farmer of Vermilion
parish, was a business visitor in our
city Thursday. Signal.
l Addison, publisher Of the Able
vile Meridionai, was among the xcur-
.sionists Friday and fa,ored the Iberian
with a short eall.-Iberian.
Uncle" Dick Garland, of Wright,
cracking jokes with his numerous
friends Tuesday. His geniality is in
fictitious with everybody Signal.
Miss Victory Gooch, who was ininr-
ed some days ago by a fall from a horse
has, we are pleased to learn, about re-
covered from the effects of her acct
dent.
Hon j Y Sanders, member of the
house from st Mary parish and a
prominent attorney at the Franklin bar
was over here this week on profession
al business.
Miss George Labit played some ex-
cellent piano music at the Ladies Aid
entertainment last Friday, as also did
Mr.. Simon, of New Orleans. Chas Cor
rodi gave some very pretty selections
Oh the flute.
Locke Neveu was made the recipient
of handsome medal, Friday night by
the Band of which he was a valued
member. 1t wax given him as a souv-
enir Of his leave taking for his new
home in Lafayette.
Our worthy mayor, J r Kitchell, now
wears an added dignity-that of being
papa. An interesting little daughter
having this week, b come the pride and
Joy Of the household. May the little
mes days be full Of happiness and sum
Shine.
The "Deestrick skule."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

We are requested to say that Rev.
A. s. j. Neill will preach his farewell
sermon at the Methodist church to-
morrow morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Excursion rates to the southeast
via Southern Pacilic-Sunset Route.
One fare for round trip, with limit
for return thirty days from date of
sale. Dates of sale. December goth
and 2lst. Ask for tickets via Sun
set Route.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

One of the best 5-cent magazines
published is The Black Cat, printed
monthly by the Shortstory Publishing
Co, Boston, Mass. 1t is devoted
solely to fiction, and is brimful Of in
~teresting stories, a great many we'll
known writer's being among it's con-
tributors. THE MERIDIoNAL recon-
mends it as being clean, catchy and
irst-class in every respect. Send so
cents to the publishers for one years
subscription.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The "Deestrick Skule."

Last Friday night the French Hall
was comfortably filled with a large
and appreciative audience Who had
assembled to witness the amateur
performance entitled "Tle Deestriek
Skule'' given for the 'beneft of the
Ladies' Aid Society. The actors had
learned their parts well and gave a
very c~reditable presentation Of the
play. Mrs. j. Z. White carried off
the prize in the cake making contest
and was awarded q handsome piece
of ~siIverware. Refreshments were
served after the performance and the
affair melted the ladies a handsome
little sum.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

yTYANTED-sEvERAI TRUSTWORTHY PER
wv sons in this state to manage our
business in their OWL and nearby conn,
ties. 1t is mainly office work conducted
at home. Salary straight 5000 a year y
less salary. Monthly SIS. References.
Enclose seif-addrcssed stamped envelope
Herbert L Hess, Prest,, Depth, Chicago
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

To settle tie atal.t.ea and overcome the
nausea of peospective mothers, take sim
mons Saaaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
HnARuINE;

Mrs. w. D. White is prepared to ac-
commodate a few boarders. Her rooms
are cool and comfortable and the table
will be the best the market affords.
Prices reasonable. 1895
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

When Stephen Crane wrote 1.-The
Red Badge of Courage he had never
been in a field of battle and knew
nothing Of military affairs. Ills work
excited great admiration. But later
on he went to Cuba and was in the
front at San Juan Hill, and in the
December Cosmopolitan we have an
other story, this time from a real field
Of battle, entitled 1.-THE Wool of Thin
Red Threads" It will be interest
ing for those who are familiar with his
previous work to connect the two
The imaginary and the real.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
M. e. church hereby return their
most cordial thanks to all the ac-
tors, musicians, and good ladies of
Abbeville, and indeed to every one
who in any way assisted in their
entertainment last Friday night; or
lent their kind sympathy and en-
couragement towards its success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The Louisiana Industrial Institute.

AT RUsToN, LA.
Offers a MODERN EDUCATION for both
sexes in its combination of academic and
industrial work. TUITION FREE. Lisr
ing expenses less than SlUH il session III
nine months.
Fourth session will begin on October 4.
1Sgs, With q stronger organization. a IarQ-
er faculty and a better equipments.
Dornitory for young ladies'.
Write for information to
a. Z. PRESCOTT President
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Apropos of TIE name Cosmopolitan
it is rather curious to note that the
December issue Of that magazine con-
tsins n article having to do with
Spain, another with India, another
with Japan, another with Cuba, an
other with Jamaica, another with Eng
land, another with Rome and still
another with France. This is a pref
ty wide range.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
ROMAN FRANCE:

Y. s. DEPUTY SURVEYOR.
Parties desiring lands surveyed
will be promptly accommodated nloh
applying 10 Simonei Leblanc Or j.
ii. Beauxis, at Ahheville. or by VIII
ting me OF Carencro, Louisiana.
A ug. 2l-'97.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
To The Ladies'.

Anyone bringing me one dozen
empty glass pickle bottles, I will give
each q bottle of pickles free.
L. IsAAcs, truck farming.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Last Monday the Supreme Court
refused the rehearing asked for BY
the State in the case Of Thelesmar
Marceaux, who was convicted of lar
ceny in April last, sentenced to two
years in the penitentiafy, granted a
new trial by the Supreme Court, a
Jew days before its adjournment. He
has been in the Franklin jail ever
since his conviction and while there
had yellow fever, and came near dy-
ing. He fully realizes that ''the
way of the transgressor is hard
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

Cure stomach troubles, sold feet and
Simmons Sauaw Vine Wine il Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10

The Coming Men of America Re-
union Of Louisiana, came off at New
Iberia last Sunday, and was a sue
cess. The following state officers
were elected: Lawrence Luehm,
grand president Frank Dorsey grand
vice president Roual j. Montague,
grand secretary; Glades Broussard,
grand asst. secretary; Willie Roberts,
lodge orator. Lawrence Luehm was
chairman of the meeting and Frank
Dorsey secretary. A spread OF cake.
etc. was served the delegates and all
returned home well pleased.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
The police jury meets next Tues

day.
The Progress., 1898-04-09
concerning Bracelets.

A fad just now among the younger
contingent is for making presents of un-
set stones, which later on, when re-
cipient is in possession Of a sufficient
number, are formed into what Is known
as a chain or bracelet Of sentiment.
In addition to the foregoing The Jew
elers' Circular says: Dearest brace
let's" are an English fashion. These
ornaments are formed Of fine gold curb
chain surmounted with seven gold
hearts. In the center of each is stone.
the initial letter Of which goes to make
the word dearest "
The Progress., 1898-04-09
PLAYING AT SIGHT.
Pr actice by Which Sight Reading of Music
Is Developed and Improved.

Is Developed and Improved.
The ability to perform piece Of
music well at first sight is often con-
sidered a natural gift, like playing
from memory, although sight reading
is ever the more desirable and valuable
To come right down to the point,
players sight reading represents just
what he is truly master of. Perhaps
none had a more exalted opinion of it
than that excellent musician Carl Gott-
lieb Freudenberg of Breslau, who de-
clared that sight reading represents the
knowledge and ability the performer
has at his fingers ends. A merchant
might call it cash on hand. In this con-
nection Carl w. Grimm says in The
Etude:
Practice can develop and improve
sight reading. It is necessary to know
all the major and minor chords and
their diversions, likewise the dominant
seventh chords of each key; then all the
scales. Further, thorough knowledge
and feeling of time (meter and rhythm)
are necessary. Practice sight reading reg
ularly play music of every description.
Play accomplishments, instrumental
duos trios and piano duets, the primo
as we'll as secondo parts. Liszt was COM
PEELED by his father to play at sight
every day, and no doubt this regular
practice helped a great deal to enable
him to perform those marvellous feats OF
sight reading recorded in his biogra-
phies
Play music at sight that is grade or
two below your standing. Play it over
three times Play slow the first time.
Look at the Tempo time and key sigma
lures. Look through the piece before
startling it. Then play without stops.
Do not mind mistakes; correct them
when you practice. Keep on. Don't be
afraid of approaching difficult places.
Determination to keep up does wonders,
for "well begun is half done.''
The Progress., 1898-04-09
Fertilizins Orange Trees.

A great deal Of damage was done to
the fruit trees in Florida by injudicious
fertilization. The keeping quality Of
the fruit was destroyed, and history is
apt to repeat itself in California. In
buying fertilizers our growers should
never lose sight Of the fact that three
clements are required in proper proper
ton to produce the best results. Am
monia or nitrogen stimulates growth.
Potash makes wood, also fruit, when
in combination with phosphorio acid.
Young trees require more ammonia and
potash and less phosphoric acid. Bear
ing trees require just enough ammonia
to keep them in healthy condition, but
large quantities Of phosphoric acid and
potash may be used. An excess of am
monia on bearing trees is injurious not
only to the trees, but also to the fruit.
1t makes thick, coarse, spongy orange,
with the skin in very poor condition to
carry in long distance shipment. The
Orange Trade Reporter just quoted
warns grow ers against tho excessive use
Ct Ammonia and not enough potash on
Lcaring orange groves. After many
years of costly experience tho Florida