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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
Personal Mention.

A. II. Nunez, Of Cypress Point, was IN
town Monday.
J.E. Nettles and E. M, Stebbins visi-
ted New Orleans Friday.
Mrs. E. B. Fanst. of Rayne, spent a few
DAYS in Abbeville this week.
E. P. Putnam was a business visitor to
the Crescent City Monday.
Miss violasvillermen is visiting Able
vile friends, the guest of Mrs. Coffee.
John Mulkern, of Jennings, was a BUSH
ness visitor to Abbeville Wednesday.
D. Delaune, of Thibodaux, was a visitor
to u town during the first part of the
week.
Crow Girard, one of L~afayette's legal
| lights was a business visitor to u town
| Wednesday,
Judge A. C. Allen and son, Gladstone,
visited friends in Abbeyille this week
st. Mary Banner.
Ophelias Bourque and L. Fl. Woodward
were visitor to Lake Charles the latter
part of last week.
Felix Blanchet, who handles the razor
for the Gueydan citizens spent a few days
in town this week.
S. Caldwell, of Abbeville was in town
looking after business interests this
week-Crowley Signal.
Hon. Adrien Nunez. of lower Vermilion
spent a few days in town this week
among his numerous friends.
Rev. Father De la Forest, priest of Car
encro, has been appointed priest of the
| Catholic church of Abbeville.
Our young friend, L. o. Broussard, the
popular cashier of the Abbeville Bank,
was a business visitor to New Iberia last
Saturday.
J. nj. Weeks, the efficient editor of the
iIberian was in our town the early part OF
this week and made us a short call. Come
again Bro.
j. s. Lam. a leading business man OF
Abbeyille. who has been to New York
buying stock. was at the Commercial
Friday.--New Orleans P~icayune.
Miss Lily French, a charming young
lady Of New Iberia arrived in Abbeville
Monday evening to spend a few weeks
with here numerous friends and relatives.
Dr. r. P. Nelson and family were sum-
moned to Opelonsas by telegram last Mon
day to the bedside of Mrs. Nelson's
brother, Judge Thomas B. Brooks, who
died that night.
DIR. Ira Pierce is in the city a guest OF
his parents Mr. and Mrs. $. w. Pierce on
Iris street. The doctor is full of life and
makes things lively in the neighborhood-
Lake Charles Press.
Our side partner, J.S Ewell, the livery
man, was under the weather several days
this week, but we are glad to state is at
his post once more, SO if you are in need
Of any ~turnouts give him a call.
Felicien. son of our townsman, FIoTlan
Keller, left for Crowley last Monday to
embark in the bakery business with his
cousin Louis Keller. We wish him sue
cess in his new enterprise.
V. Blanchet, one of New Iberia's ton
serials artist was circulating among friends
and relatives in Abbeville Monday and
Tuesday. There must be some attraction
for the .'razoo" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. you
Think
j. Numa Domengeaux, the well known
representative of j. Grossman q Sons
importers and wholesale liquor dealers
|. New Orleans, was circulating among iii
numerous Abbeyilie customers seyera
days this week.
Ben Lewis, the able representative o
the wholesale drug house of l. L. Lyon
Il Co.. New Orleans, was on our street
{ during the first part of this week. hi
) numerous friends here were glad to SCI
sUncle Benz looking so well.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
H BEST PIANOS.

The Mathushek is SO much superior
to similar makes, in durability design
and artistic excellence, that it stands
in a class alone, representing the
highest excellence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
SHADES
Three tons of

Three tons of
Shades
This is no dream.
My second
latest shipment Of
shades weighed
5000 lbs. I have
them, any price
from 10c to $500,
and can make
up any size in
most colors to
10 feet wide and
70 feet long.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

HSkeeters'' are dlabolical devices
devised to plug the faces and necks
of the innocent. Not only the necks
of rubber neckers'' but all other
kinds of necks.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
MATTINGS


$50 rolls from l0c
to Toe. Any color
you wish.
Any price you
want to afford.
Anynumber of
yards you need.
New styles,
New colors.
New Weaves,
New prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
A Force OF Habit.

You often hear persons say: Il
wouldn't be surprised if it don't rain
today, or / wouldn't be surprised if
it don't fair off today, ETC." Did
you ever stop and think for a moment
that nine cases out of ten educated
persons use the above expression
when they wish to convey the mean
ing that they WILL be surprised if it
don't rain, ETC., or that they will not
be surprised If it does rain? It Is a
force Of habit that one drifts into and
it sounds so common that it is sell
dom noticed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
lsThe advertisement Of Philip Wer

"The advertisement Of Philip Wef-
lein, Limited, in the New Orleans
papers on Sept. 1st, tell about how to
buy pianos by mail. This house
adopts very radical policies, but sue
cess seems to come with every new
move. Their plan eliminating all
"Go between expense, make their
statement Of their selling the best for
the least, actually a fact. Cores
pondence between principals is better
always than dealing indirectly
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

RHDIOf hAN
# YOU have anything to sell let the
neonle know it through this paper.
We want to do your job work.
Wen do it right both as to quality
and price.
Cotton picking is next in order.
The fields are getting white with the
lleecy staple.
]. S. Ewell had the misfortune OF
losing another fine animal last Tues
day night.
Several parties passed through Alb
beviIle during the week on their way
to the seashore.
Make baby's birth quick, easy and
painless by taking Simmons squaw'
vine wine or tablets.
The overshadowing question in the
minds of the people at this time is,
how to keep cool.
Always destroy the dread of be-
coming a mother by taking Simmons
squaw vine wine or tablets,
For the convenience OF voters we
publish on the fourth page. a digest
of the new registration laws.
Some of the cross bridges on eve
raj sidewalks have been pulled up,
and should be replaced at once.
Louis Leotaud has planted a turnip
patch on the lot adjoining his saloon
there's nothing like .sgood old
turnip green's"
Last Saturday night things were q
little lively in town, but it finally
wind up by a few taking rooms in
the sstown cooler
On the fourth page Of this issue
we publish the jury list for the next
term of the District Court, beginning
on Monday, October End.
Scandal mongers are those who see
a great deal more than it is possible
for others to see and who measure
what they see by their own tape.
Its about time that the candidates
were coming out and showing their
hands. Don't stand back boys, come
to the rack ssfodder or no fodder"
Our friend aStonewall'' has had a
bridge built over the ditch in front
of his office, and wants it distinctly
understood that it's built ssonly for
one."
A Sunday school boy gave this an
swer to a question as to lying: "A
lie is an abomination unto the Lord,
but a very present help in the time
Of trouble"
One of III. v. LampmaH's little
daughters, aged about four years had
the misfortune to stick a nail in hel
foot last Saturday, but we are glad
to state that she is getting along all
right.
That old worn out adage that cal
things come to those who watt is the
veriest bosh. If a merchant or bust
ness mar sits down and waits fol
trade and customers to come to his
store without advertising or making
some efforts to secure said trade, hi
will soon realize his mistake.
Tastefully decorated schoolrooms-
A page of pictures of N~attractiv'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Its about time that the candidates
we're coming out and showing their
hands. Don't stand back boys, come
to the rack ssfodder or no fodder
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Scandal mongers r those who see
a great deal more than it is possible
for others to see and who measure
what they see by their own tape.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

The campaign liar will soon have
employment again.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Ii YOU have anything to sell let the
oeople know it through this paper.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
MONEY ADVANCED ON CANE.

The Lafayette Sugar Refinery Go.
are now prepared to make liberal cash
advances on contracts for cane to be
delivered this fall. Cane planters de-
string to secure advances are request
ed to call upon Gus Godchaux, L.
o. Broussard or Eli Wise who repre-
sent the company here and will make
contracts. 15tf
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Some of the cross bridges on seve-
raj sidewalks have been pulled up,
and should be replaced at once.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

The town sprinkler has been On
the go this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

To prepare a girl to be a wife, and
a wife a mother, give her Simmons
Squaw Vine or Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Our friend "Stonewall'' has had a
bridge built over the ditch in front
of his office, and wants it distinctly
understood that it's built ssonly for
one.'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

On the fourth page Of this issue
we publish the jury list for the next
term of the District Court, beginning
on Monday, October End.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

A Sunday school boy gave this an
swer to a question as to lying: "A
lie is an abomination unto the Lord,
but a very present help in the time
of trouble"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Adam B~rasseaux has opened a first
class restaurant in connection with
his saloon. Also fresh shell oysters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

For the convenience OF voters we
publish on the fourth page a digest
of the new registration laws.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Last Saturday night things were q
little lively in town, but it finally
wind up by a few taking rooms in
the stown cooler"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Louis Leotaud has planted turnip
patch on the lot adjoining his saloon
there's nothing like s'good old
turnip green's"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

We want to do your job work.
Wen do it right both as to quality
al nricp.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

One Of N. V. LampmaH's little
daughters, aged about four years had
the misfortune to stick a nail in her
foot last Saturday, but we are glad
to state that she is getting along all
right.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02
just Received At The
MERIDIONAL OFFICE,
a Complete Job Stock.
r, P. Nelson, D. D.. S,

AbDEFI1LE LA.
Residence and Office in building lately
occupied by E. M. Feray.
Call and see me for f~rst-class work id
Dentistry. Grown and Bridge W0rE
speciality. Prices reasonable and all
work guaranteedsatisfactory.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

That old worn out adage that "all
things come to those who watt is the
veriest bosh. If a merchant or bust
ness man sits down and waits for
trade and customers to come to his
store without advertising or making
some efforts to secure said trade, he
will soon realize his mistake.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Always destroy the dread of be-
coming a mother by taking Simmons
squaw vine wine or tablets,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-02

Tastefullyd decorated schoolrooms-
A page of pictures of .'attractive
decorations for the schoolroom, is
shown in The Ladies' Home Journal
for September. The pictures are from
photographs submitted in response to
the prize offer made by the Journal a
short time ago. The page is timely,
and presents many new ideas for
making the schoolroom cheerful.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
The Right Remedy VIII
Danish IL Forever.

II you would forever be rid Of
lho aches and pains, aud some
times the fortunes produced by
Rheumatism, you must take The
right remedy. Those who con-
tinue TO snifer are relying upon
remedies which do not reach their
trouble. The doctor's treatment
always consists Of potash and
mercury, which only intensity the
disease, causing the joints 70 stiff
en- and tho bones TO ache, besides
seriously impairing the digestive
organs.
Rheumatism Il disordered state Of
the blood, and the only cure for Il IL a
real bio0d remedy Swifre Specific (S.
y. 3. goes down 20 the very bottom Of
all diseases Of the blood, and promptly
cures cnses that other remedies can not
reach.
NJ. r. X. s. Clinkenbeard, proni-
nent attorney Of Mt Sterling, KY
writes,
1.-TWO years ago was a great sufferer
from Rheumatism. ! had tried every
remedy could hear Of except s. 8. s.
! had been 10 Hot Springs. Ark, where
I remained for twelve weeks under
treatment. but experienced no perma-
nenf relief, and returned home, be-
lleving that would be sufferer ~
long az lived. Az time when my
pains we're almost unbearable,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
raH GREAT SALT LAKE RoUT q

The attention OF eastbound travellers is
called to the advantages offered them by the
Rio Grande Western, The Great Salt Lake
Route" The same rates prevailed whether
the tnp is made via Huntington or IAN Fran
cisco. The passenger has his choice OF two
routes out Of Portland, three through Colo
rado, and four east thereof. No other line
out OF Portland can offer such a variety OF
routes In addition, days stopoyer is given
all passengers at any point in Utah or Colo
RADIO. Through pullman aud tourist sleep
ing cars are run on all trains, as well as free
reclining chair cars. The service and ac-
commodations offered are equal, il not su-
perior to those Of any trans-continental road,
and rates are always as low as the lowest.
II you contemplate a trip east, write to
]. ID. Mansfield, General Agent, Rio Grande
Western Railway, I47 Third Street, Portland,
Oregon, for any information you may need in
reference to rates, routes or Accommodations.
II.Io.d
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
SOME WORTHY APpRopRIA.
TIONs.

There are same worthy approprla-
tion bills before the senate that have
passed the House. The salmon hatch
cry bill Is a very important measure
20 the naherles OF this state. That
Industry ~ one Of Oregons largest
sources OF employing labor aud reap
Ing a harvest OF cash. We should
take time by the forelock and build
and malntaln several good iish hatch.
cries. The past year or two there
have been unusual runs Of hsh. Bat
Ia few years, II nothing Is done 10
restock our salmon streams, the supply
may fall so low as 10 destroy the
vaIue Of half the canuerles 10 the
state and throw thousand, OF men
out OF work. Then the state would
kick itself for not havlng supplied
millions Of young fish needed each
year 70 maintain the equilibrium
Agalnst wholesale catching. The
senate viii neglect great opportu.
nifty ~ project the best interests OF
che taxpayer II u kills that bln.
TnE JOURNAL has never heard the
honest claim Of Ashland aud Drain
10 an appropriation for their well es-
tAbllshed notmal schools called ia
questioa. The small sums asked by
che representatives from Jackson aud
Douglas counties for their respective
institutions, are Just as worthy as
Monmouth and Weston and lust a.
much needed by the people OF this
state. Oregon school laws make no
proylsion for public hlgh schools. But
few are 70 be found 10 tho state aud
they arc supported by local taxes.
The only instltutions Of higher edu.
cation are the stats university aud az.
fienltural college that get state sun
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
THE clTIzENS' ADMINlsrRA
rIoN AND Tue PUSH.

kser since the well.known push
that has ruled Salem city politics
since john W, Mlulo was sheriff an,
down u The present.. was do.
iea'ed At the late city election. A. ha,
seuse. Ia every way 70 interfere Win
'As ci'i's's' party that the people pa,
10 power
Local political naaasrn ike nins.
aAm' cesoeE Catch ct al, who are
~'ll'ns 70 SAeFihce everything 70 party
regularity have tried 10 block the
citizens council Ia every step ,hey
took. These msn bank oa this Oeieg
= Republican eisy aud oa an they DO
oelus eondoaed because they are Re.
puo''eaoa IN this they impugn ME
notlses q al Repuelicaas who On.
'e'.ed 'hs eitileas' aoye@eat.
An The goed acts, public Or private.
: Aessrs- 0esneE Catch. Rlasham.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13

ct ri. are appreciated. Their leader
ship Of the Republican party is a mat
ter for Republicans 70 deal with. But
their manipulations as politicians u
thwart the desire Of the people 10 have
an economical business admiDlstra-
tlon OF this city shall be fully laid be-
fore the people.
II is no secret that they are
still silently at work 70 de-
feat the Salem Citizens charter,
They hope to kill 10 by de-
lay, as they have injured II by amend
ment. The intention Is TO not allow
the administration TO accomplish
anything. Rather sink the city In
the quagmlre OF reDudlation than all
low a government that the old p1sh
can't run TO accomplish economy.
That's the whole attitude Of the push
In nutshell,
The city marshal and the recorder
turned Ia fees enough the first month
under the Citizens administration 10
make their Offices nearly self-support-
Ing. or course, those fees we're
sacred right Of the officials so long as
Edes and Dllley put them 10 their
pocket or used them for push cam
palgn funds. Now Gesner, Catch and
Bingham call them a graft on the
county.
When the "push" is showed under,
10 IL willing TO accept the referendum
as a saving clause. IL ridlcules the
"lultlatIve and referendum" until
10 sees 10 IL last chance 10 defeat re-
ductlon Of high rates Of interest on
the city debt. BY the way, when did
the push ever do a thing TO cut down
interest?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13

port. The normal schools are az.
tended by the children--the sons and
daughters OF the farmers and com
mon people OF Ofegon-who would
never 20 70 tire university and are not
interested ip the special courses
taught at the farmers college. Humid.
reds OF young men aud women 20 To
the normal schools who would other.
Wise never get particle OF education
above the country district school.
There are those WHO will say:Oregon
wants no high schools. Let the young
people 70 withoat normal school
training unless they can pay for II
themselves AZ chartered colleges. 10
is safe 10 say that for every dollar
The state pays out for a normal school,
the students who attend pay out
i've dollars and the state gets ten dol
lars OF better man or woman, a citl-
zen with little broader outlook on
life. better qualified 20 assume the
duties OF the head OF alfamily, and a
more Intelligent and patriotic citizen.
Not half the normal school studoats
may ever teach school, but they Will
DO that much better lifted to educate
their own children. Oregon Ia rich
10 material wealth, producing more
dollars per capita each year than any
state In the union, Does any one pre-
tend that we are doing too much for
public education = The keenest dis
appointment that comes 70 citizen
coming from other states 20 live In
Oregon Is when he realizes the back.
"ardness OF our publlc school system.
Our wealth OF public school lands
has been recklessly souandered. Our
school funds have been loaned out 20
politicians who pay neither principal
or interest. We keep men quartered
on The state educational pay rolls at
salaries five times what they are
worth. We fasten a blood sucking
text-book trust on the people with an |
iron clad contract. Not nfty per
'ent OF our children OF school age are
"a the public schools. Then we roar
md pueker up our mouths as n We
we're contemplating suicide by dose
u green persimmon Juice when asked
Q help struggling normal school IN
county cut Oh from the rect of tue
tate by chains OF mountains. Nearly
very state 10 the union appruprlates
more money for normal schools than
oregon. No state sponds so little for
'igher education and so much ON
'w lived politicians as Oregon. The .
ena'e should pass Che Ashland and I
'Fa'n normal school bills. These ap.
Oprlatlons are Tor education Of !
a@an beings struggling To improve
heir minds for the beneat OF their !
'llow nen. aud not 10 enrich blood d
leking trusts aud politicians out OF a
IA.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13

THE JOURNAL considers the ratlh.
cation OF the peace treaty and It's sig.
rature by the president as the great.
est victory for humanity achieved
since Abe Lincoln put his pen TO the
emancipation proc,amstiOn. In the
senate fifteen silver men, and all the
silver Republicans, voted Cor the
treaty. without their votes IL could
not have been ratified. They showed
themselves patriots during the war
and 10 settling It's issues.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
A Fine Entertainment,

Women Of wooderaft. Silver Bell
Circle No AZ, Lad an open meeting
Saturday night at their hall 10 Insur.
ance building. Invitations were out
Tor several hundred people and their
hall was jamed with guests. A iine
program was rendered as only the
ladies OF Silver Bell Circle can 90.
state Senator Mulkey, OF Polk county,
addressed the spectators on fraternal
protection which was we'll received
by all present. All the guests we've
well pleased aud will miss no opper.
tunity 10 attend any entertainment
given by Silver Bell Circle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
Real Estate.

The following deeds were fled a
Marion county court house Saturday
i. w. Durbln, sheriff, 10 Alber
Bates, tract OF IN IS, s,r3w, $I,3iO.
Asahal Bush 10 Frederick Kurts
parts OF lots and 9, in block 0, Salem
W. d, 81 900.
II. II, Finch and wife TO &. Il
Pomeroy aud wife, the east half OI
lot No, 10, block 81, Salem, 500.
Chas. Scott, assignee, 10 w. Il, vii
son, lot I, Sunnyslde Fruit Farm No
o, 1915.
l.. A. Bliss and wife 10 A. NJ. Bliss
the northeast quarter OF sectiuu II, I
los, r6eq :. d. $500.
Lila Il. Bliss ct al, 10 A. NJ. Bliss,
the nortn half OF the northwest
quarter Of 10, lOs,r6e. q. C. d. $500.
The o. II. & N. Co. tOJ. B, Lehman.
the west half Of the southwest quar-
ter OF section 10, tss,rl e. q. c. d.
500.
Frank Brown and wife 10 Emma ID.
Hawk, lots 4 and 8, In block ,, Brook
lyn add to Salem, ". d. $500.
Sarah Il. Smith TO Il. Smith ct al,
part OF section "a, It's s,r2w. q. c. d.
5000.
Chas. Scott, assignee, 20 |. Long.
man, the west half OF lot II, sunny
side Fruit Farm No. 10. Sips.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13

Judge Burnett's own organ, 10 its
report Of the motion filed by Sam
Hayden, stamps him as severe:
"When court convened yesterday,
Judge Burnett. without hearing argu-
ments on the motion, oyerruled It,"
The JOURNAL has taken The lib
erty TO assert the rights OF the people
TO decent treatment even at the hands
VI a circuit Judge, elected by the peo.
pie and supposed TO be a servant OF
all the people.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
THE PIONEER LIMITED

Is the naineof the only perfect train it
the world, nowrunning every night betweer
ST. Paul and Chicago, via the Chicago, MIL
waukee 8 81. Pnul Railway-the pioneer
road of the West in adopting all improved
facilities for the safety and ejoyment Of pas
senQers. An illustrated pamphlet showing
views Of beautiful scenery along the route oI
The Pioneer Limited, will be sent free TO any
person upon receipt of two-cert postage
stamp. Address Geo. II. Heanord, General
Passenger Agent. Chicago, i'll. wo9t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-13
PLAYED OUT.

Dull Headache. POins in yariods parts Of
the body. Sinking at the PIT Of the stomach,
Loss of appetite. Feverishhess, Pimples or
Sores ar all positive evidences Of impure
blood. No matter how il became so it must
be purified in order to obtain good health,
Aeker's Blood Elexir has never failed to cure
Seroiulous or Syphilitic poisons or any other
blood diseases. II is certainly wonderful
remedy and we will sell every bottle on
positive guarantee.