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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
CARE OF THE
HOMELESS
Annual Report of the Chill
dren's Home Society.

The annual meeting Of tho Wash
ington chlidren's Home society clos
ed hs meeting last night In the Meth
odist Protestant church. The re-
port OF the state superintendent.
Mrs. Libbie Beach Brown, showed
that t25si had been spent IN comfort
ing the little homeless ones Ninety
seven children have been cared for
during the year. Cordial and en-
cournging words were spoken OF the
socicty'e work by many present, In
Guiding Hon. John l.. Nagle and J.
J. McGiIvra.
The trustees elected for three
years were: W. ID. wood. Rev. Will
field, Rev. II. u. Brown, Roger s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
He WAS NOT
ABDUCTED

NEW YORK. June 2i.-Fowisr
chase, a wealthy young man 81 La
Fayctte. Ind. whose mysterious dis
appearance led to stories that he was
Kidnapped by relatives. who were
after his fortune OF $500. 600. In n
guest at the wsldorf-Astoria hotel
here with Charles Duhme. his uncle.
The latter denies that Chase was
Kidnapped. and aays he came with
him OF his own choosing.
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eurgisr with . conseieacs

ALTOONA. Pa. June zi.--whne
Mise ". A, Hodnett. ~ this city.
was at church last sunday her house
was burgiarixed 81 sizs. To-day she
received the money back through the
mall. accompanied By a note which
ran as follows.
"p~ar Lady-fnciosed please find
the money ! took from your house
Sunday night, heard since you re-
auire the money more than do.
Burglar"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21

NORRIS CITY. III. June 1.-Two
farm hands. Henry Robinson and W.
Smith. became involved In a quarrel
last night. east of carmi. which re-
suited In tight and Robinson killed
his adversary. Robinson was cap
tured In Mount Vernon and lodged In
white County jail He II only 10
years old and his home Ia in Marion.
Ky. This IL the fourth murder that
has occurred In this county in the
last three weeks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
\ ostsvmlnsd Ssletds.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June al
In spite Of the struggles Of his son
60 prvvsnt u. Thomas Buckley. Of
No. -. South Fourth street. today
threw himself in front Of = iocomo-
tive and was instantly killed. his
body being horribly msnxied. Will
lam Ruekisy. the son. In his efforts
10 SAVE his father. wss aiso s<riuus.,
injured. hasinx ons foot crushed
p<sld~s being badly cut and bruised
shout the head and body.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
PAID SOLDIERS
HEAVY DAMAGES

NEW YORK. June 2i.--Eighty-
two members OF the Sixty-ninth
New York regiment. have brought
suit against the l.. 4 ~. Railroad for
Injuries received in n wreck on that
road In Alabama In August last.
when the regiment was on its way
from Fernandlna. Fla, TO Hunts
vile. Ala. The damages asked
aggregate $500, 900. Two members
OF the regiment were killed. The
bills filed charge negligence, care
lensness and lack of skin, and alicge
that the rondbed and track were un-
safe. The l.. A. N. made compromise
settlements some time ago with ITO
men In the regiment by paying them
from $500 to $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
LARGE ALASKA MAIL.

one Of the largest Alaskan malls
which has ever been received at the
local postofiice. was brought dow n
this morning ON the steamer city II
Topeka. The mail IL from Dawson.
points on che Yukon river. places be-
tween Dawson and skagwas, and
from all Of the ports touched By the
City OF Topeka. The mail consisted
Of IL pouches OF letters, seven pouoh-
IS u registered letters. and 10 sacks
Of papers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
WHEATON
WITHDRAWS
Having Taken Many Fiiipinos
as His Prisoners.

MANILA. June q -tsen. wheaton
today Withdrew from pvrer aaa Mar
lanas. and returned - linus. The
Americans HAYS faany prisoners. taxi
en IN nkhsinE during she last few
days. A numter u the captured aci.
iIefa wera drenass1 IN whlte Goa.
TUNES. Amigos Aftsrho. fs$al ~
AxulDaldo. who has been IN prison
fuf q yesr. ~as dlst neFed Al Las
MariaaA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21

NENfA. O.. june zi.--ronsidcrablc
information exists here over the ac-
ton OF council IN refusing TO fur
ther provide for abe expenses Of the
workheuss. Twenty-Five bad char
aeters NOW confnsd here viii be
turned loose tosothsr on the com
munHy. The helson and tramps
held convention and adopted res
olutionr thanking the council for
ifs action ~ the matter.
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STILL ANOTHER
DISAPPEARANCE

ST Louis. Mo. June si.--Anoih
~ name mnrt be added 10 the start
ling iist u snystsfious disappear.
ances which conffunts the st. Louis
police.
james NJ. Anderson, a prominent
and prsalerpus business man 81 Hot
springs. Ark.. came TO ~. Louis the
marnine II June |. registered at ths
Terminal MOTEL. paid bic ball and isfl
Ga the sSsninx From thai time q
this he has ret hesn seen or heard
from. Ills wife 10 frantic with aus.
eeass and l. convinced that he has
msf with foaI play.
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MOUNT CARMEL. Pa. June a.
Sixteen-year-o Mary Ginster died
last night from the effects Of rat
tlesnake bite on the left foot, re-
ceived while she WIS gathering
flowers on the mountain near Mid
Valley. When she returned home
her mother applied poultlces. but
they dld not have effect The little
girls leg became black. Her par
ents, becoming alarmed, summoned
medical aid. Despite all efforts. both
legs Of the girl. as we'll as her arms.
Bwelled and grew black. and her sur
ferings were intense.
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Mew York FIostsr Identified

NEW YORK. June si.-rhe dis
membered body Of tho victim ~ the
New York bay mystery was resi-
lively Identified to-day as that Of
Edward Johnson. = sailor on the
steamer othsiio lie received tlto
In wages and disappeared June )
from a sallars' lodging house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
DEMAND FOR
SKILLED MEN
Labor Market Shows an In
sufficient Supply.

A. result 81 the Increased bust
ness activity ia and about the city.
there has been a marked develop
ment In the demand for labor of all
classes. The Free Employment bur
eau finds itself unable 10 supply the
many employers applying for men
In various lines Of work.
or the skilled craftsmen, carpon-
tiers are In most demand. the bureau
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
Brooklyn Water Famine.

NEW YORK June 2i.--A water
famine stares brooklyn IN the face,
and unless there II a heavy rainfall
within very short time the city
Will suffer greatly. Today the de-
partmont began TO draw from the
storage ponds, which ordinarily are
not touched. and which have only a
reserve sufficient for a few days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
er;sf Ysrsse Hsr Mind.

MtfNcfE. Ind, June zi.-The In
vretiTation into the death OF Mrr.
wlllam fiosd prominent woman
n this city. rsveaia a sad story. She
died from strSehnine taken with
suicidal intent. Two years ago her
only son ran way from home after
beinx punished. A fcw months ago
he was Killed % trestle IN New
Jersey. tsfsef u Klvcn an the cause
Of tho ruirlde.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21
TAKE YOUR
OWN CHOICE
Two Stories About Miles and
the Filipinos.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June H.
me Times today prints a special
from Atlantic City. v. u. showing
thai Gen. Niles viii receive command
~ the American forces IN th4 Philip
psnss. and In all probability will start
for Manila within a week.
WAasxfSuT.cS. n. C. Tune x1.--
AsssseaEt SECRETARY Mefkf~j1hn rzfi
this morning that. 40 far be kne9.
the question % assigning Miles to the
command Of the troops IN the Philip
pfnss had moi been discussed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21

receiving on an svrrage OF ten new
orders per day which Is far In ex'
ocsH Of the appllcationn for employ
ment rho carpenters arc paid this
regulation wages o. t2bo Tor a day
OF eight hours
The government work NJ Magnolia
nlun and i'nlnt Wilson IL suffering
from dearth of employees. as are
a number Of rn,eitrrs and coke works
at cafbonado. wnhenon and the vi
entity.
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Appoint Committee
on Credentials.
REPORY OF DIVISION OFFICERS
other Preliminary Werh Done b.
the oedy-AdIeuvsss VA
al This Aftsrnoes

The Sons Of Veterans met this
Temple. The Hrst business trans
acted was the appointment by the
commander. w. T. cavansugh. of
the following committees; COMMITTEES
on creien,iais--C. V. ssvidgr. A. T.
Beddeli. u. Il. York, c. W. Baremore
and w. r. Lock.
Division council commfttee--H. ".
Hubbard, Camp IS. G. T.. Plimpton.
Camp 1: and w. r. Lock. Camp is.
Committee on rstual--C. II. Pcls. n.
r. York. q. $. ffooke. r. l.. PARROT.
and A. T.. Smith.
Committee on reports of officers:
r. L. Melton. II. n. Hubbard. A. n.
Trask. A. T. Beddcll. and II. J.
Hughes.
Reports OF the division officers
were then read. after which the fol-
lowing two committees were appoint
ed 20 extend greetings 90 the q. A. r..
and the W. II. G. respectively: q. A.
X. committee-E. w. Young. A. T.
Biddeii. w. r. Lock. A. L. Smith. q.
4. Hooker. w. ". G. committec--C.
v. ssvidgc. II. II. Hubbard. II. +.
Yorke. c. e. pnmpton. and r. y.
Pcis.
The convention then adjourned %
meet at . o'clock this afternoon.
Although the convention adjourn
I'd until this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
by reason Of the committees inab-
illty to report in such a short time.
the afternoon IL being taken up with
committee meetings.
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FRANCE IN
A FERNENT'
~----
Caused by the Drey-
fus Affair.
----------------
10 ONE 10 roRa A xIxISTRI
--------
Panic On tho Bourne Is prseipi.
tstss IN Alarming cesdi-
tion Gsixts.
10 ONE 10 FORM 4 MINISTRY


PARIS. June si--rss.s Hourse 10.
tay 10 In a panic condition. an a re-
suit ~ the cabinet eflsiA.
PARIS. June si.-M tloasgeois
conferred elth President tsoubxt this
mornlns relative TO she cabinet stu
ton
PARIS. June Il --i.ate this after
noon Hourgeota announced thar he
~eaId NOT undertake the task Of
forming cabinet
Paris. June "a -Ex-JadKe Is~suFs.
rairs. Fabl1 anti=nrsy fualtF. says no
evidence viii b offsfst against prey-
fus Al Rsnnes and he wili therefore
be discharged
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G. A. R. Met Today
at Ranke's Hall.
CiyIiSANc ron CoxAl,DFR
Amssg the Candidates Are Geo. D.
lane. a. s. Cole. W. }. Alsn-
sadsr and J. W. Langley.

The q. A. r. Department Of wash
'ingion and Alaska met IN secret con-
vcutisn 81 io@ O'Clock this fore-
noon in Ranke hall. GcorKe W. rib
belts deputy commander. presiding
This first order 81 business was the
appointment BY the commander 81
the commifie on credentials. commit
tee on resolutions, and committee on
rules. After the report II the eoun-
ell % administration was read, the
convention adjourned until o'clock
this afternoon. nt which time the
committee on credentials reported.
There - considerable canvaasimR
among the veterans on behalf - the
various candidates for department
commander Among tho more prom
tnent candidates mentioned are. Geo.
- Lane. Of Olympia. A. = Cole. ~
whatcom. W. J. Alexander. of Port
orchard. and J. w. Langley. Of Sc
attic.
Stevens Pos, went into caucus this
morning and decided TO support
Comrade Geo. ~ Lane for tho once
Of department commander.
a petition addressed 10 Addison q
Foster. United States senator asking
that Comrade = 4. F'orteny be APP
pointed chaplain la the United
States army. has been circulated aud
has received the signatures Of the
entire department.
An invitation was extended this
morning to the captain and officers
81 the bnttleship Iowa. 90 attend the
camp IRE this evening. and their
presence IL expected.
pected.
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BUCHAREST. June ei.-T'he eiee-
ton at Staflna caused bloody riots
yesterday. A mob Of 1900 peasants
attacked the troops. who fred vol.
layn into the crowds, Many of the
rioters were killed and wounded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21

areene. Mira ] J. Mc0tlVra. Rev,
chas. II. Little, A, Y. iiurwell aud
J. W Goodwin. Geo A, uark was
elected Co fill a vacancy.
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LONDON. Eng. June q, -Lleyd.e
aro charging war riake 81 rs per
cent. ON all shipments 10 the Trans
VaAl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-06-21

The afternoon session "a being de-
voted 10 tho consideration Of the re-
ports Of tbe committee on creden-
tiala. and 81 the division Of officers.
II II expected that the convention
will proceed tomorrow afternoon to
the election Of officers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
Constable Sale.
STATE OF LOUlsIANA-Parish
Of Vermilion-3rd Justices
Conrt-No. 1898.
DR.. f. f. Young
Clementine Catalan.

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias TO
issued in the matters of the above
entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, fully authorizing and empoW-
ering me in the premises, / will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, to the
last highest bidder at the principal
front door of the courthouse in this par
ish on
Saturday, September 9, 1899,
between the hours prescribed by law,
the following described property, seized
to satisfy SAID writ, to wit
One certain lot in Valeourtville, with
improvements thereon situated, On the
southwest corner of the block bounded
on the south by the road leading TO
Lastie Broussard's plantation, on the
west by the alley continuous with HaW-
thorne avenue, on the north by lot be-
longing to Dan Brown and on the east
by lot belonging to Aspasie Ricaud.
Terms-Cash.
C~onstable's office, Parish of Vermil-
ion, August 5, 1899.
GEO. E. Irons,
Constable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

STATE of Louisiana,-l7th Judicial
District Court,-Parish of Vermilion,-
No. 800.
Succession of Elodie Abshire.
Application of Euphalide Labri and
her husband Alexandra Landry to be-
appointed administrators of the
above succession.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, or having any opposition to
make to the application of Euphalide
Labri and her husband Alexandre
Landry to be appointed co-adminis-
traitors of said succession to file the
same in writing in the Office of the
clerk of the district court within ten
days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal this
10Th day of July, 1899.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19


We have received with the compli-
ments Of S. L. Cary, a copy of
Southwest Louisiana Up to Date,
Omaha edition; 1899. It is a neatly
printed, handsomely illustrated pam
phlet of $50 pages, filled with inter-
esting matter for the home seeker
Vermilion parish is very properly put
down as the banner parish of South
west Louisiana and is referred to as
the most wonderful agricultural par
ish in the State. MI. Cary is de-
serving Of great praiae for the manner
in which he has gotten up the book
and the quality of matter he has put
into it. Only one thing detracts from
its perfection and that is the decided
ly ancient and out of date railroad
map on the back cover page. 1t does
not show the Gueydan OF Arnaud-
vile branch railroads.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
Partition Sale.
STATE of Louisiana--17th Judicial
District Court-Parish of Vermilion-
No. 1874.
James E. White ct ais
VS..
L. Is. Lyons ct ais.

IL. n. Lyons ct dis.
By virtue OF. a decree of sale to effect
a partition, granted by the Hon. Judge
of the 17h Judicial District Court afore-
said IN the matter of the above entl-
tied and numbered cause, and a COM
mission to me issued Hereunder, there
will be offered for sale at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder, at
the front door of courthouse in the
town of Abbeville, La, on
Thursday, September IA, 1899,
between the hours prescribed by law,
the following described property, TO
wit
One certain tract of land situated in
said parish on the west side of Vermil-
ion bayou, containing seventy (70l SD.
perfcial acres, swamp and prairie land
and on which is an orange grove, It be-
ing particularly described and designa-
ted as lot No. 2 of Edwards survey as
per plat annexed to act No. 1887 Of con
veyances of said parish and forming
part of irregular section No. "A. Tor
merly section l8) of T. Ii, S. of r. ".
One lot of ground situated IN the
Town Of Abbeville, bounded on tne
north by Gus Godchaux, on the south
by the I. & v. Railroad, on the east Dy
the Masonic Cemetery and on the west
by a lot of ground sold to II. G. Smedes
by w. D. White deceased, on February
"a, 1886 and now belonging to the
widow r. G.. Smedes, on the following
terms and conditions 20 wit
One-third Of the purchase price TO 90
paid cash On the day of sale, and tne
remainder to be paid in equal annual
instalments in one and two years IRON
the day of sale, creditors to furnish
their notes for the credit portion paya-
BILE one in one year and the otneTln
two years from the day of sale, condi-
toned to bear eight per cent per an
mum interest from maturity, ana teh
per cent additional as attorneys tees ~
case ofsuit or in the event that they %
placed in the hands of an attorney lor
collection after maturity; said notes 70
be made payable to the order OF Inc
purchasers and to be endorsed by tDenl
lin blank, and to secure the same q ven,
doris lien and privilege and a speciaa
mortgage is TO be retained on the anu
sold which is to be. adjudicated supJecs
to the pact de nor Gliendado.
Sherif7s Office, Abberille, La, aug.
II, 1899. j. O. HEBERT, Sherln.
j &#
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Work began July lst on the paper
factory being erected by Governor
Ell. C. Warmoth on his Magnolia
plantation. Paper will be manufac-
tured from cane chips that have here
tofore been dumped into the river
from his diffusion mill. The factory
will be equipped with the most mod
r methods Of making paper, and
will cost SIS, 900, giving employment
to a number of men, and utilizing to
much profit the chips that were con-
sidered useless and too wet for fuel.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The Rapides Fair and Racing As
ISOLATION are making preparations for
a big affair this fall. They have sue
ceeded in engaging the services Of
Frank james, brother of the cele-
brated outlaw and bandit, Jesse
James, as a starter for the races at
the fair to be held there in October.
An effort will also he made to have
Ex-Governor Bob. Taylor of Tennes-
see attend the fair and deliver one of
his famous lectures during its prog
ress. Advices received by the secre-
tary indicate that the stables of trot.
ting, racing and pacing stock will be
larger than at any fair ever held there
before ; indeed, the stable room is be-
ing applied for every day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The September number of the De-
lineator is called the early autumn
number, and combines a essentially
authoritative synopsis of fashions
latest and most artistic creations, a
number of literary features OF singu-
lar strength and beauty and variety
of original discussions on pertinent
social and household themes. In this
number appears a delightful story, A
Woman's Reason, by Ellen Olney
Kirk. The Delineator is the woman's
favorite magazine, and is issued by
the famous fashion publishers, The
Butterick Publishing Co., at Z to II
West Thirteenth street, New York,
at the remarkably low rate of 81 for
a years subscription, or Is cents per
copy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

P. H. Segura qualified before l..
7. Dulany as U. S. supervisor to see
to the taking Of the 18th census of
the second district of Louisiana. This
district comprises the parishes of Pla-
quemine, st. Bernard, St. Charles,
st. John, St. james, Assumption,
Lafayette, ~Iberville, Terrebonne and
jefferson. 1t will require q force of
rs numerators to assist who will be
appointed through the recommended
ton Of Mr.. Segura. The real work
of taking the census will begin in
April. Mr.. Segura's headquarters
will be at Gretna.-Iberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The July number of the Texas and
Pacific Quarterly is on our table and
it is a beauty. 1t devotes consider
able space and many handsome illus
trations to describe the beauties and
admirable qualities of Cloudcroft a
new and attractive summer resort re-
Gently opened up in the Sacramento
mountains in New Mexico. This
publication is gotten out by the
Texas and Pacific railroad for the
express purpose of building up the
town, and country along the line
of this great railway or contiguous
thereto.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The Ledger Monthly for August
has on its cover a picture in colors
of a r~ollicking urchin in a blue bath
ing suit, up to his waist in gentle
surf, with a grin Of enjoyment on his
face which radiates the fun of the
situation. It is entitled Ecstasy"
suggesting the cool sea and the free
dom of a loose bathing suit for the
sultry days of August. This number
has a delightful atmosphere of summer
recreation. sfThe Gateways and
Summer Palaces of Newport the
city by the sea, are beautifully illus
trated on three full pages, accom-
panied by a descriptive article on
another page. Thoughts Affecting
the Life of a young Girl" by Mrs.
Clement Farley, is a new feature of
the Ledger Monthly, deeply interest
ing in subject, full of charming SEN
timent and excellent suggestions,
showing how much power for good
exists in our girls, and how much the
happiness of our homes depends upon
their gentle and thoughtful activities.
This department is full of valuable
information for every young girl.
Altogether the Ledger Monthly for
August is an ad mirable summer num-
Der, and the price, 5 cents, places it
within the reach of everybody.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
On July 21st the Daily Item ISSUED

On July 21st the Daily Item issued
a handsome anniversary number in
commemoration of the sixth year of
its management by Mr.. O'Malley the
present proprietor. 1t has truly
made made wonderful progress in all
directions during this period of time
and now takes q front rank in the
journals of the South. In fact it is
so pretentious it no longer exchanges
with the little country weeklies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

"Nothing short of death can pre-
vent Bryan from being the next Dem
ocratic nominee, and nothing but the
intervention of the Almighty will keep
him from being elected" declared
Congressman Champ Clark, of Mis-
souri,, in an interview the other day.
democratic chances of success have
improved fully SO per cent in the
past four months, and are now
brighter than they have been any
presidential campaign in the past 20
years. 1t is practically settled what
the party platform will be, and it may
be outlined as follows: Re-enact-
ment of the Chicago platform; de-
claration against expansion; strong
plank against trusts and other forms
of oppression opposition to q large
standing army and advocacy of econ
omy in public expense.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Bro. Will. A. steidley the able
editor of the Westlake Herald has
announced himself as a candidate for
the Legislature from Calcasieu parish,
subject to a Democratic primary.
steidley is happily described as q
"cajin'' by adoption. He has the
brains and the character necessary to
make a good legislator and we hope
he will be elected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

It is reported to US that the con-
tract for furnishing the brick for the
new passenger depot to be built at
this place by the Southern Pacific R.
R. Co., has been awarded to the New
Iberia Brick Factory of this place
Being on the eve Of going to press we
are unable to furnish more of the
particulars in this isue.-Iberian.