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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Not A New Woman.

Here is an old Circassian story o
a kiss which Eve submits to the trib.
unal of opinion with this insistence.
that she was not a new woman-she
was entirely of the old school:
A man was walking along one road
and a woman along another. The
roads finally united into one, and
reaching the front of junction at the
same time they walked on together.
The man was carrying a large iron
kettle on his back; in one hand he
held the legs of a live chicken, in the
other a cane and he was leading a
goat. They neared a dark ravine.
Said the Woman: II am afraid to
go through that ravine with you; it
is a lonely place, and you might over
power me and kiss me by force"
Said the man: GLOW can | posi-
bly, overpower you and kiss you by
force, when / have this great iroh
kettle on my back, a cane in one
hand, q live chicken in the other, and
am leading this goat? | might as
well be tied hand and foot" Yes
replied the woman, sSbut if you
should stick your zane in the ground
and tie your goat to it and turn the
kettle bottomside up and put the
chicken under it then you might
wickedly kiss me in sprte of my re-
sistance." sSuccess to thy ingenui-
ty, o, woman" said the rejoicing
man to himself. II should never
have thought Of this or similar ex-
And when they came to
the ravine he stuck his cane into the
ground and tied the goat to it, gave
the chicken to the woman, saying:
EsHold it while | cut some grass for
goat" And then-so runs the
Iegend-lowering the kettle from his
shoulder, he put the fowl under it,
and wickedly kissed the woman, as
she was afraid he would.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Come Up Candidates.

Thus far we have announced %
candidates. This is only the begin
ming. We expect to make it a round
so in less than three weeks, and just
imagine the possibilities of the fu-
ture.-Avoyelles Blade. Well, bro
Their, you are in better luck than we
are, we haven't even seen the color
Of one 50 far, but We suppose they
will come shortly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Candidates For The "Pen."

Last Monday night Sheriff Hehert
captured two cattle thieves and safe
" landed them in Jail, they r Neg
Primeaux and 49, Fontenot, both
have already been to the s'pen'' and
are on the road the second time, it
seems that these two parties would
butcher cattle in their neigborhood,
throw the hides in bayou Queue de
Tortue and go sell the meat at
Crowley sometimes as low as a$1.50
a quarter. We believe that Fontenot
served a sentence from Acadia par
lsh about two years ago, for the
same offence as this one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
A Delightful Summer Resort is

Cloudcroft in the Sacramento
Mountains of New Mexico. This
new health and pleasure resort is
situated on the summit Of the Sa+
cramento Mountains, and lies 9400
feet above sea level in the midst of a
grand forest of pines, frs, jumpers,
balsams, spruce and quaking aspen,
Accommodations for large numbers 81
visitors have been provided. The
scenery is magnificent and most varied
and easily approachable. The mid
day temperature varies from S. to
Is degrees in midsummer, Cloudcroft
and Almogordo, New Mexico, are
reached from FL Paso, Texas, in a
few hours ride over the Ell Paso and
North Eastern Railway.
For descriptive literature and in
formation regarding rates Of railway
fare, write to:
A. S, GREG. GEN. Supa.
IL Paso. Texas
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Another Cane Cutting Machine.

The Vindicator-News, of Franklin,
says that James Gauseran, Of that
parish, has invented a cane cutting
machine that will revolutionize the
harvesting of cane in this country ;
the machine can be run by mules or
steam power, and ave 80 per cent Of
labori in cutting cane fol- the mill and
40 per cent for planting purposes.
This machine will be the greatest la
Dor saving device used on a planta-
ton. Mr.. Gauseran has applied for
q patent and will soon have the ma
chine ready for use.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
White Enameled Iron Beds

of all sizes, and prices, anything and
everything you can need in furniture,
and at bottom prices. My prices must
be right, and / must buy and sell right
OR ! couldn't cary the stock do.
Come wei and see it.
Ny show rooms comprise two floors
4sxl07, and | use five other floors for
storage. | only keep house furnishings
and vehicles, and don't attempt to
carry green salt shoulders, and straw
hats. Only two lines well carried out,
and not twenty lines with no assert
ment in any.
Only trying to do a few things well,
and devoting my entire time, floor space
and c~a1ital to only two lines enables
me to offer you a better selection and
lower prices than you will find in any
country store.
| have the best vehicles in a long
way around, and offer better values in
Vehicles and Harness than you can Oh
tain in the South.
You a come w and see tie stock
and l will pay freight on any quantity
of goods you buy over $1,000.
Sole Agent for Columbia, and Hartford
Bicycles for New Iberia Abbeville, and
st Martinsville.
r S. MCMAHON.
New Iberia. La. Foot of French st.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

- AASAl EOh III AI1NNr|p
Either or both, can be found along
the lines Of he Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul R'y in Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Northern Michigan, Iowa and the
Dakotas- Among the many delightful
summer resorts are Delvan, Waukesha,
0~conomowoc, Elkhart, Lake Marquette,
Madison, Kilbourn, Minocqua, Star
Lake, Lakes 0koboji, Spirit Lake,
Clear Lake, Big Stone, Frontenac,
White Bear, and Lake Minnetonka. In
the north woods of Wisconsin, in the
forests of North Michigan, and III the
far stretches of the Dadotastrue sports
men can fish and hunt to their hearts
content. For pamphlet of "Summer
Tours, and Fishing and Hunting,h
apply to nearest ticket agent, or adj
dr., IS with two cent stamp, George FL.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
555 Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23


"The "'Mathushek' pianos were
used this year by the Normal at Col
umbus, the Cnautauqua at Crystal
Springs, by Prof. Conrad Of Easi
Mississippi College. The Yazoo City
Opera House bought one, the vicks-
burg Theatre bought two. In New
Orleans every theatre and place OF
amusement, except one, uses them.
No other pianos are as good. The
..Mathusheks'' cost more than many
but are worth nor Philip Werlein
Linn ted, the Great Southern House,
supplies them.'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Personal Mention.

Sheriff Hebert spent Wednesday il
Gueydan.
Felix Blanchet. of Gueydan was in Alb
beville Tuesday.
Oliver Landry and wife have returned
from Morgan City.
Mrs. Eli Wise and little son visited New
Orleans this week.
W. B. White and family, left for Kan
sas this week to visit relatives.
Ambrose Lacour re turned home Thurs
day after a weeks visit to Avoyelles.
1. G. Guidry, representing F. A. Lam
bert. New Orleans. was in Abbeyille
Wednesday.
Hugh Summers of Ahbeville. has ac-
cepted a position in the Gueydan rice mill
as bookkeeper.
DR.. NJ. A. Young, of Rayno. visited his
sick brother here, Dr.. It. f., during the
first part of the week.
Our young friend CASTOR Dutel is hold
ing down EwelFs livery stable in the abb
sence Of the chief clerk.
Our young friend Henry Labit has been
on the sick list this week, but we are
glad to state is improving.
Miss Daisy Ransom, Of Gaeydan. spent
several days in Abbeville this week
among her numerous friends
DIR, Warren G.. Young, of Crowley, was
in Abbeville several days this week on a
visit to his sick brother, f. +.
A. I'll. Herring. s.. A. Milton, Geo Griffin.
and IL. w. Lucket, of Gueyday, were Wis
itors to Abbeville, the first of the week.
r. Beer. IN old and well known drum
mer is on the road again after several
months illness. was in Abbeville Monday.
Miss Isa Holston is at heme again after
a pleasant visit of several weeks to her
sister hear Abbeville. -Natchitoehes Eli
tnrprise.
Postmaster Frank c. Labit, Of Crowley,
old Ahbeyiile boy, was visiting his
numerous relatives and friends here
Wednesday.
w. o. Pipes, DR.. H. B. White, r. j.
Montague and Arthur Pipes made a bust
ness trip to Abbeville Saturday evening
and returned Sunday.-Gueydan News.
DR.. r. P. Nelson, after quite a spell Of
sickness, we are glad to state is out on the
streets again, and ready to apply a poul-
tice oil steel TO those suffering from the
tootache.
Horace and James Taylor, of Wright,
Abbeville several days this week.
They report haHing cut ahont 5000 sacks
rice, and win he ready for threshing in
a week or so.
James E White, of Abbeyilie. who will
be one of the proprietors of the new drug
store. which is now being erected on corn
er Main avenue and Third street, was in
Tuesday, looking after his interest. |
News.
Alphonse Lemaire went to Abbeville
Tuesday with a prisoner, 0neil Dyson,
who is emerged with having robbed the
residence of u friend w. S. Fairy last
Monday of S11.5o in cash. This is the
third time Dyson has been arrested dur
.ng the past 8 months.-Gueydan News.
L. Dutel. chief marshal of Abbeyille
look a trip to Gnevdan Wednesday.
By the way this is the first time that he
mas left town for about two years, and it
.ooked strange to everybody in town to
zee the marshal absent, but that was all
light, he was accompanied by Sheriff j.
Hebert.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
SHADES

Three tons of
$3.50. Shades
This is no dream.
My second
latest shipment of
shades weighed
5000 lbs. | have
them, any price
from Zoe to $500,
and can make
up any size in
O cOlors to
10 feet wide and
u feet long.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Bob Evans the fighting comman-
der of the batdeship Iowa, says:
eve can not retreat under fire. The
first thing to be done is to whip the
Filipinos, and when that is done we
can tell better what we shall do with
them."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
H BEST PIANOS.

The Mathushek is 50 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, 1899-09-23
Marquette, on Lake Superior.

Is n of the most charming summer
resorts reached Via the Chicago, Mil
YANKEE Il St. Paul Railway.
It's healthful location, beautiful
scenery, good hotels and complete
immunity from hay fever, make a sum-
mer outing at Marquette, Mich, very
attractive from the standpointo of health
rest and comfort.
For particulars apply to the nearest
ticket agent or address Geo. II. Heat
ford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago. Ill.
aWhy must you and your good
wife separate, Pat; can't the trouble
be patched up?" "No, sir. That's
joost it. She won't patch up me
pants
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

II you are in need of bill heads,
letter heads, note heads, envelopes,
posters, small and large, call at this
office, We will save you money.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

A mar has one big annoyance
each day and a woman has a dozen
small ones.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
SEPTEMBER.

Summer is passing. Lo! the first sure
The golden lines September comes to
trace
Across the shortening day with shining
grace
The upland wonder that erstwhile was
dark
Shows gfeammlng russell now The elmS
o the park
Hangs yellow fringes. Darling shadows
Along the lawn. or tremble and
enlace
On groundwork clustering with a golden
spark.
Pale yellow butterflies float in the air
III may dances up and down they lily
For Summers parting gifts to Autumn
they
Bear lightly, touching here and resting
S~eptember's robes are flushed with gold
en- dye,
And magic mists enwrap each shortening
day.
A party composed of Theodore La
porte, Petite Guidry, Horace Tr-han,
and several others whose names have
escaped our memory left for the sea-
shore last Sunday evening. They
expect to be away about fifteen days
and have a good time generally.
Our merchants complain taat the
trade thus far is slow and the pur-
chases are for small amounts. The
times are SC tight that people must
practice the greatest economy, and
then many are unable to make
both ends meet,
R you Ready for the oyster? He's
here Ready for you. He Arrived
this month and will Remain as
long as the R months r On the cal
endaR.
Stamping Of all kinds for embroid-
cry, such as dolies, centerpieces bor-
etc, neatly done, Mrs. NJ.
Abbeville, La. If
The unhappy mortal whose liver
is inactive is miserable without APP
parent cause. DR.. M. A. Simmons
liver medicine makes life worth living.
Several boarders have been added
to the "Leblanc free boarding house,
this week. They have secured rooms
until the next term of court.
Sick headache is the bane of many
lives. DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine cures and prevents this an
complaint.
The examination Of school teachers
our public schools took place at
court house last Wednesday.
Rice cutting is in full blast and
onr farmers + all happy.
Read the proceedings Of the School
Board in another column.
How would you like to be in
Court begins October End. !
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Look out for counterfeit coins and
five dollar bills which are now going
about.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

The nan who is anxious to buy
usually gets the worst OF the bargain.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
MATTINGs

$50 rolls from 1Oc
to 75c. Any color
you wish.
price you
want to afford.
Any number of
yards you need.
New styles,
New eolors.
New weayes,
New prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

We hear of several marriages Of
the tapis for the near future.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23


Southern Pacific.
WEST BOUND
No. 90 arrives New Iberia 2:51P. NJ,
L ~ Q ~ 1920
EAST BOUND
No. II arrives at N w Iberia l:54 p. M,
81 10 q J" $3.50 A. NJ.
.&V ". Route.
Arrives. ABBEvILLE EXPRESS. Leaves
1o.s0 500
Local DEPARTURE.
reoves 900 a. M. Arrives 4:30 p.
Town and Parish.
The melancholy days have come
For him who'd keep good form;
The straw hat now is out of date,
The felt hat is too warm.
Cool weather this week.
Let us print your enVelops.
Nothing e under the sun
Get your lues cleaned before you
put in your winter stove.
We hear of several marriages on
the tapis for the near future.
Farmers are getting along nicely
with harvest and will soon be ready
to thresh.
If you see a small boy chasing a
humble bee, when you hear him yell
you may know he has caught it.
Every merchant, and others often,
if not every month, year in and year
out, needs bill heads. We print 'em.
The cool autumn breezes of the
last few days have had a tendency to
give sweltering humanity q new lease
on life.
frequently protracted constipation
causes inflammation of the bowels.
Remedy-use DIR. III. A. Simmons
liver medicine.
The people should take adyan-
tage Of the present registration if
they want to take part in primaries
or any other elections.
To eat with appetite, digest with
comfort and sleep with tranquility,
take a dose Of Or. M. a. Simmons
liver medicine occasionally.
Attention is called to the fact that
the registrar is now on his way, maxi
ing a tour of the parish for the pur-
pose Of registering all voters.
For toning up the system after
childbirth and fastening complete
and speedy recovery, Simmons squaW
vine wine or tablets are Invaluable.
We love to hear good singing, but
we don't love to hear a man who
hasn't paid for his home paper for
two or three years singing, "Jesus
Paid it All.
10 run a woman crazy, let her
transformations be either too frequent
or too much at one time. Simmons
squaw vine wine or tablets correct
this trouble.
A lady teacher in one Of the public
schools, in trying to explain the
meaning "slowly," illustrated it by
walking across the floor. When she
asked the class to tell how she walked
she nearly tainted when a boy at the
loot OF the class shouted. ssBoW-
legged, ma am!''
A Topeka nan had promised his
wife faithfully to name his new silver
mine in New Mexico after her. Last
week she saw the printed letterheads
OF the new mine for the first time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

If you see a small boy chasing a
humble bee, when you hear him yell
you may know he has caught it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
YOUNG LADIES.

Your efforts are valuable we want
a young lady in your section to do a
little observing for us. No work un4
less yon want to work. Your mfor-
nation is what we desire to have and
we will pay well for it. Address
Philip Werlein, Ltd, Wholesale and
Retail Piano and Organ Dealers,
644-616 Canal Street, New Orleans,
La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Farmers are getting along nicely
with harvest and will soon be ready
to thresh.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Attention is called to the fact that
the registrar is now on his way, maxi
ing a tour of the parish for the pur-
pose Of registering all voters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Man once ate the cream, but now
they cremate the man.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

For toning up the system after
childbirth and fastening complete
and speedy recovery, Simmons squaW
vine wine or tablets are invaluable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

We love to hear good singing, but
we don't love to hear a mar who
hasn't paid for his home paper for
two or three years singing. "Jesus
Paid it All.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Every merchant, and others often,
if not every month, year in and year
out, needs bill heads. We print 'em.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

The people should take advan-
tage Of the present registration if
they want to take part in primaries
or any other elections.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

To eat with appetite, digest with
comfort and sleep with tranquility,
take a dose of Or. M. a. Simmons
liver medicine occasionally.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

The cool autumn breezes of the
last few days have had a tendency to
give ~sweltering humanity . new lease
on life.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

frequently protracted constipation
causes inflammation of the bowels.
Remedy-use Dir. III. "A. Simmons
liver medicine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Town and Parish.

Get your fues cleaned before you
,put in your winter stove.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

To run a woman crazy, let her
transformations be either too frequent
or too much at one time. Simmons
squaw vine wine or tablets correct
this tronble.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

LOCAL DEPARTURE.
leaves 600 a. m. Arrives 4:3O p. m
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23
Haunts in the Wild Woods

GAY PLACES FOR SUMMER UUTiNGs,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

a paste with which wall paper a
oe attached TO wood or masonry,
adhering to it firmly in spite Of damp
ness, is prepared as usual of rye
nonr, to which, however, are added,
after the boiling, 81 grammes of good
hnseed oil varnish and 81 grammes
o. turpentine to every 500 grammes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-23

Court begins October End.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-08-02
GILMORE'S MILLS.
Aug. /, 1899.

Aug. l, 1899.
Thank goodness, Mckinley has tskel
a "root" at last. Perhaps he will b
solid in something besides the trus
system.
1t LOOKS like we are lifting the ban
ner Of Christian nation very higl
when we are using the saloon and gur
to exterminate the Filipinos.
Mr.. Newell Swartz, of Longwood
spent few days with his uncle, Mr.. D.
H. Swartz, of this place, last week.
Mr.. VIM. Inge, of Lynchbuvg, spent
Sun day with Mr.. W. R. Hatcher.
Miss Blanche Thompson, OF Buena
Vista, who has been visiting N iss Kate
Thompson, returned home Satu day.
Miss Belle Thompson, of Alphiue. &C.
companied her home tovisit friends and
relatives in that place.
Miss Ruby Inge, who has been the
guest Of Miss Mabel Hatcher for sew raj
weeks, returned to her homeiA Lynch
burg Sunday.
o. G. Burford ana family, OF Big
Island, spent Sunday with Mr.. an Mrt
w, III. Chiles,
MIR. John Harris and wife, of Natural
Bridge vicinity, spent Sunday with
Mrs. W. G. Mitchell.
Frank Hail. of Roncevert, W. Va,
is the guest of MIR. Dooley, OF this
place.
4. L. Tolley and James Gille t, of |
his place, who have bcen at Holcomb /
Rock for some time, have returned
home.
J. Frank Clemmer and wife, OF Au-
,usta county, were the guests Of J. W. |
for several days during the /
week.
Rev. W. o. Tolbert, of Wesley Chapel,
losed his protracted meeting here
Monday night with gratifying results
piritually. Four were received into
he church and several joined other
denominations. JAKEr.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-08-02
DEATHS.

ToLIEY-Joseph Tolley, aged 10
years, son Of Mr. Jas. Tolley, cfnear East
Lexington, died Monday morning, July
31st, 1899, Of appendicitis, after short
illness. The funeral services took place
Tuesday morning at II O'Clock from
Trinity Methodist church, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. Henry P. Hamill,
Interment was made in the Lexington
cemetery.
BLRRY.-Mrs. Ella G. Berry, widow
of the late DR.. Charles Berry, died in
Staunton Sunday morning, after a brief
illness, at the residence of her brother
Mr.. G. c. Thompson. The remains
were buried Tuesday morning at New
Providence church, of which church
the deceased was formerly a member.
Mrs. Berry was a sister of Mr.. Stuart
I! Thompson, Of near Timber Ridge.
Mrs, Ellen Berry and Miss Meta Berry
attended the funeral at New Providence.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-08-02
EXCURSION TO LEXINGTON.

At joint meeting of the committees
OF Centenary NJ. E. church and the
Methodist Protestant church, held re-
Gently, it was decided that the two
Sunday schools unite and go on an ex-
cursion to Lexington, on the 20 h of
August. There have been no Sunday
school or church excursions to Lexing-
Ton from Lynchburg this SeasoD, and
doubtless a large number of persons
will avail themselves of this opportuni-
ty to visit that place. The committee
intend to do everything in their power
to make it most enjoyable outing
Lynchburg News.