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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

St. Medard-day, the sth of June,
has come and gone but it brought no
rain. Tradition has it tha$ as this
day is SO will be the ensuing forty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Who will start the ball to take care
tof the teachers who attend the Sum-
mer Normal here next MONTH"; Don't
all speak at nee.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Laporte's new bricks.or Is now
occupied by Ted Bauer who has been
shusy all the week moving from Bour-
oue'seold store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

The curfew law is now said to be
in force in about.four hundred of the
cities Of America. The law requires
that boys and girls under fifteen years
of age are to be. at home at eigh
O'Clock at night, from October to
March and nine O'Clock from March
TO October; otherwise the police will
arrest them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

We are glad to learn that the DIFF
ferences existing over cane contracts
have been settled between the cane
farmers and Mr.. Gumbels agent in a
satisfactory manner. Eighty cents net
per ton On the scale is the price offer
ed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
MATTINGS

250 rolls from doc
to 75c. Any color
you wish.
Any price you
want to afford.
Any number Of
yards you need.
New styles,
New colors.
New weaves,
New prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
The Hon. John d. Long. Secretary

The Hon. John d. Long, Secretary
of the Navy, contributes to Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly for June q
complete and most interesting account
of ssThe Building of the New Navy
It is a wonderful story, as true as it
is wonderful, and the pictorial Illus
trations enhance its value. Secre-
tary Long may well say: Looking
over the navy register, and noting the
the number and classes of ships that
compose the modern navy, It seems
hardly possible that only thirteen
years ago the first vessel Of this
formidable and effective force was put
in commission To-day, besides the
formidable feet in commission, we
have actually building no less than
fifty three new vessels, including
eleven battleships Of the first class.
Add to these the twelve more vessels
just authorized by Congress, and we
have a total of sixty-five vessels upon
which work is in progress.
fA [1& E81 fEE
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

In Mrs. Burton Harrison's new
serial, The Circle of Century, which
is to begin in The Saturday Evening
Post of June 10, the author deals
With two periods Of society life in New
York City, separated by the lapse of
a century, but linked together by the
kinship of the characters. Always
in her element when writing on society
themes, Mrs. Harrison has outdone
herself in The Circleof a Century, and
has produced a romance OF absorbing
interest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Who will make the first step toward
providing accommodations for the
teachers attending the summer nor
NAL next month?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
Pure Mexican June Corn

at 81. is per bushel; soc per haa'
bushel soc per quarter bushel, I. o.
b. here. Don't order less than one
peck. Also Indian Game cocks ~
$500.
r. NJ. Leonard,
Joshua, Tex.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Restore the menstrual and Genera
tive organs to natural conditions SO
they will do their duty by taking Sim
mons Sq.law Vine Wine or Tablets
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

The June number Of the Ledger
Monthly is full Of matter of interest
70 women. In the Youth and Home
department there is IA lesson in
Woodcraft by Robert B. Buckham,
Illustrating methods employed in
camping out and traversing the
rivers and woods-an2article Of par
ticular interest to all who contemplate
going in to the woods for q vacation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Pure blood is full of life and vitality,
and carries yigor to the organs Of body.
DIR. M. A Simmons Liver Medicine
creates rich, pure blood.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

To permanently cure melancholy,
difficulty Of breathing and swimming
OF head, use Simmons Sauaw Vine
Winesor Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi-
cine has a national reputation, extend
ing over about sixty years, as q most
successful Liver Regulator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Police Jury met in regular session
last Monday and transacted much
important. business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

An Illustrated article In the Ledger
Monthly for June IN the Mount Lowe
Railway in California, by Clara spald-
ing Brown, introduces a new and de-
lightful feature of travel in Southern
California. Another beautiful feature
of Southern California is exemplifiea
in the flower fields, which are beautf-
fully illustrated from original photo
graphs, exhibiting with surprising
accuracy the wonders Of flower Gull
ture at Pasadena. Redondo and Los
Angeles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Med
cine creates a good appetite, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
builds up the Health.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

During summer we r liable to
stomach and bowel troubles, such as
.diarrhea, collie, cramps, etc., for
which DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine is highly RECOMMENDED.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Correct insufficient, painful, pro-
fuse and too frequent transformations
with Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Last Sunday Deputy Sheriffs J..
Cleomer Broussard, D. Henry Labit
and Alexandra Hebert captured
Adam Gaspard and pierre Faulk who
jail more than a month ago.
They were found ih a camp ID the
marsh near Emile Thibodeaux' ..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Better go around to the assessors
Office ia the courthouse aud see that
your tax assessment is correct. Now
il the time to examine it. and if there
is a mistake correct it before the rolls
are made up when it is too late.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Louis Bassich the efficient agent of
the Southern Pacific at this place is
preparing to build on his lot between
Eraste Mouton aud the Masonic GEM
5etery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Eli Wise is visiting in New
Orleans.
Prof. Shanks and wife have return
ed from a visit to Mississippi.
w. l.. Doss a leading merchant of
Gueydan, was in town Monday.
Miss Mary Theus a charming young
lady of Arcadia, returned home
Thursday.
Miss Louise Leguehec has returned
from a very pleasant visit to friends in
Broussardville,
G. BONN is now clerking for E.
Wise end Co., where he will be glad
to see his friends.
Mas. J. E. Nettles entertained the
Ladies sewing circle this week and all
had a delightful time.
r. I'll. Washburn late Of the bank
of Acadia was in town a few days
this week on bust ness.
w. r. Ellis made a trip to Lake
Charles last week. He reports the
providence rice crops about bur ned
up by the droath.
Jas. A. Summers has left the
employ Of Eli Wise and Co., and is
now secretary OF the Abbeyille Hard
ware Co., on State street.
DIR. Mark Therio OF kas located here
for the practice of dentistry. His
offices are over the Bourque store and
his card appears in this issue.
N. C. Young has bought out the
stock Of goods of the R. Fl. Mills
Drug Co., and win continue the bust
ness at the old stand where he first
began business some 90 years ago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

To relieve sick stomach during
pregnancy, tone up the system and
give courage for the ordeal, take
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Charlton continues its ravages, be-
ing highly favored BY the hot dry
weather we are having. In the Mar
sceaux settlement cattle are dying very
rapidly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Rev. ]. B. Cassidy will preach at
the Methodist church next Sunday at
III a. M, having for his subject;
1.-The Sacredness of the Sabbath.
All the people are invited to attend.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

New iberia. La. Foot of French st
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

Two Dollars Il Year
Saturday June 10. 1899.
Town and Parish.
Police Jury met in regular session
last Monday and transacted much
important business.
Laporte's new brick sore Is now
occupied by Ted Bauer who has been
husy all the week moving from Bour-
que'seold store.
Who will start the ball to take care
Aof the teachers who attend the Sum
mer Normal here next MONTH"; Don't
an speak at once.
Who will make the first step toward
providing accommodations for the
teachers attending the summer nor
NAL next month?
DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi
cine has a national reputation, extend
ing over about sixty years, as q most
successful Liver Regulator.
Louis Bassich the efficient agent of
the Southern Pacific at this place is
preparing to build on his lot between
Eraste Mouton and the Masonic GEM
fetery.
Charlton continues its ravages, be-
ing highly favored by the hot dry
weather we are having. In the Mar
e settlement cattle are dying very
rapidly.
Rev. j. b. Cassidy will preach at
the Methodist church next Sunday at
Al a. M, having for his subject;
1.-The Sacredness of the Sabbath.
All the people are invited to attend.
TO relieve sick stomach during
pregnancy, tone up the system and
give courage for the ordeal, take
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets.
Better 90 around to the assessors
Office in the courthouse aud see that
your AK assessment is correct. Now
il the time to examine it. and if there
is q mistake correct it before the rolls
are made up when it is too late.
DR.. Nj. A. Simmons Liver Med-i
cine creates a good appetite, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
builds up the Health.
The curfew law is now said to be
in force in aboutfour hundred of the
cities Of America. The law requires
that boys and girls under fifteen years
of age are to be- at home at eigh
.n'clock Of nirhf frnY, .0ofobnr f0
The times., 1899-12-22
THE LAFAYETTE DOLLAR.
4 Coin ComzaemoratiBg the French
Patriot and Washington.
Fnm the PhiladcIphia Puhlic Uc5ger.l

tFram the Philadelphia Public Lcdser.D
The 100th anniversary of the death OF
Washington was selected as an appropriate
day for beginning the coinage of the La
fayette silver dollar. and the first coin OF
the 80. 900 authorized to be struck off by
act Of Congress was stamped at exactly
11:15 o'clock Friday morning.
This coin. like the Columbian half dol
lar. is a legal tender for its face value. but
il is not likely 10 become current as money
at any time. owing 10 the demand for il
as q mCmento. and the still greater de
msud by coin collectors. 1t was designed
10 be sold AT q premium for the benefit OF
the Lafayette Monument Fund, to which
school children Of the country have already
contributed nearly $4,000 The movement
originated a little more than. year ago in
penny subscriptions by the school children,
and was supple menJed by the passage Of
am act TO coin a commemorative dollar
uniform in weight and fueness with the
sandard silver dollar, but of design appro-
pirate to its souvenir purpose.
The monument which is TO be erected III
Paris, is an equestrian statue OF Lafayette,
and is sEown On the diverse side OF the
coin. II was designed by Paul Bartlett the
New ICrk artist. and the design was APPS
proved by the Fine Arts Board OF Paris,
which passes upon all statues proposed 10
be erected in lhal city.
The diverse side bears the heads OF
Washington and Lafayette, Washington
being from Houdiu's bust. and LafayetCe's
from the COuEcis head Cn a medal made q
The French Mint The dies were engraved
by Charles E. Barber. Engrayer Of the Unit
ed States Mint and The coin is pronounced
by experts 10 be u work Of great artistic
merit.
There was very little ceremony Friday,
g.r-1r ~ afT If officials mi
bers Of the Memorial Association and rep
rGsentatives CT the press being present. The
coin press used is an old one in the Mint.
and has been exhibited over all the country
al International and State Expositions It
was mao years ago a. Nerrick's. Il Was
operated by Miss Gleary-
As the fret coin. heated by hundreds OF
tons Of pressure put upon il, was taken
from the dies she handed is TO Superinteud-
cut BOYER. % Jfs Mint, and IL was then in
speCtcd By the gngrsyer ana pronounced
perfect. After showing il TO Robert J
Thompson. the Secretary OF the Lafayette
IMMORTAL Commission, il was given to Mr..
Roberts. Director OF the Mint, who had
come on from Washington TO be present on
his occasion. After placing il in q suitable
case II viii be given TO President McKin
ley who viii send il 20 the President Of the
French Republic
The Commission has fixed the price Of
the coins at 81 and M. Thompson says
hat orders for nearly 5000 of the $4,000
4 have been received from New York alone.
The price paid for the first Columbian
half collar issued from the press was $40
Gee For the first coin struck Off Friday
/ s. coo has been offered, but not accep, d
/ as It had bzeR determined TO give il 10 ,bs
French President. The press turning on.
so coins minute, completed the entire
/ issue on Friday.
The times., 1899-12-22
7Ir. DooIcy's Appcarnncc.

Cal5n sire New Orlaaa= Times Deuoarat)
~ =-e Gaf Nr dunno has started of a new
sel5s- ei Sketches with detailed personal descdp-
r.aa az Ar. iaat.l.' said local 5dmircr Vi the
auaiu. philosopher OF ArghcT Road, "aud I'm
sorry E.. state tHat he has missed him by about
mile. H - fu. old man is tall and porjlv
tlat pre- has painfully shaved jaws "a big bumped
ua-a ald 'irlatilrE white muyyache al of
uii,l is iGE.sIou- mIstaiemcur VI iael and
simply prove 1at Sir. imue +, Ihc Ninety mine
meu out vs. iaudrga unable o. describe the very
PEOPLE lc hlHHs Hrs.-
.bir HasIes IS rot TAN aHd paliiy. lu.. ou The
contrary, Doe I- q triAe under medium height and
inclined b. -le pare and active I don't mean
thin. mark yau. but 0I That square. WIry type
familiar among WsIl-presaryed lriSaneu getting
sIong iu ycaIs. Ills rose is short and blum, and
-IEltly TetraI.s-. hr has q uddy face shaved
an over. like d priests; his month is denmre,
with humorous tie Fuckers az the corners and
his shrrFi ,Tos twinkle uH3s- tAick let-blacA
taalchcs that contrast rather oddly with tine
gray hair on his temples Tl,at unless I am
sery much .u error, is fairly accurate wosl
diagram ai Mr. D,oley oi Archey Road. The tall,
hlmp-uu-gd individual drawn by Mr. Dunno would
he 10 more capable oi Mr.. D00lCy's airy, ViilG-
sophie peIsihagc than Mr Booey himself would
lr capable Of conducting pink tea. Tie best
sFsy tar Nr DIrue go describe Ar. Dooley Is by
letting NT Dool-y do all tire talking"
The times., 1899-12-22
MAYER & PETIT.
Plentiful supply of Furniture for
Christmas Buyers.

{ christmas buyers.
It Is not far from correct TO say that
half the shoppers going along Seventh
Street stop at Mayer & Pettit's. at i15 and
AZ and when it is added that half of
these leave the store with additions 10
their household goods that's substantially
true. The housekeeper who can resist the
attractions in the shape Of fine furniture
at such modest priceS-as obtain here. Is
an odd creation, and she who has set aside
her available cash for other things, never
sighs and goes away. for the system OF
credit al terms which the purchaser need
only name 10 have applied, is her good
angel.
OF course with the furniture there are
curtains and portieres. and some Of the
exhibits Of the cabinetmaker's art are
dreams OF beauty The Roman chairs and
comfortable couches are in high favor. and
many ladies' desks have been put away for
delivery on Christmas morning.
It's the style the price. and the system
that are doing it, and the people are TAX
4 ing advantage Of all three forces TO supply
/ themselves.
The times., 1899-12-22
II A. M. to y NJ.

Ladies' Taffet8 and Heavy Gros Grain
SILK Waists. some with beautifully en-
broIdered designs i'm satin. all the new
est styles Of tucking, hemstitching, and
cording Some novel yoke effects; all
the newest styles in cuffs The colors
are the popular ones Of the season.
Waists worth up to $50 at $I.98.
Ladies Crepon Skirts. good quality.
well made. latest styles. this hour $29S.
Black and Colored silk Underskirts.
splendidly made and finished, worth
Ss.Ss, at $4.SS.
Heavy Flannelette Wrappers. well
made and lined, all the pretty styles,
: 59c.
: q pairs Of Ladies' Patent Leather
.. Lace Shoes. with fancy vesting tops,
sizes to 6, regular 81 value, Sl.59.
. 36 pairs of Mems Tan and Black Ro-
meos, hand made regular SI75 shoe,
. Sl.19.
I. Ladies French Fur Felt Hats in all
/. the newest shapes, worth up to $1.49,
! 59c.
A Table of Fancy Feathers. Wings,
. Quills, Tips. etc. worth up 10 $1.25, at
: 19c.
|. Marseilles Pattern Bedspreads, in
: choice designs, full double size, worth
! $l25. at 79c.
: White Applique Bureau Scarfs and
. Shams to match, pretty styles worth
|. up TO 35c, now i 1-2c.
/ Mantel and Piano Lambrequins, OF
pretty art dfapery, fringed all around,
! 29c each; worth double.
The times., 1899-12-22
THE RECEPTION POSTPONED.
Date of the Centennial Anniv crsnry
to BE Decided Inter

The dinner and reception which we're 20
have been rendered by the Board OF Trade
to the District Centennial Committee at
The Arlington Hotel last evening was post
Toned until some time in January. The
date viii be set by the President.
The reception was TO have marked the
assembling Of the members Of the commit
tee who have been invited by the Prest-
dent 70 consider plans for the appropriate
celebration in this city next year of the
centennial anniversary OF the establish
ment Of the seat of government here, but it
was found that the intervention OF the
holidays and the subsequent recess OF
Congress would have the effect of a small
attendance, which explains the change OF
date
II Us anticipated that the reception. when
held. viii be most brilliant affair. and
that ii VIII be particularly represent taive of
the nation. The Secretary Of the Board
Of Trade viii receive subscriptions from
the members Of that body for tickets, since
it is they who viii act as the hosts OF the
visitors on this occasion.
The times., 1899-12-22
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Years Constant Use
without a Failure

Tho first Indication 81 Group S hoarse-
ness. and in "a child subject 20 that disease
g. may be taken as Q sure sign Of the ap-
froarh a. az attack F0iiCWirs lhls hoarse-
ress IS q peculiar rough cough. II Cham
brrlaln's Cough Remedy is given as soon as
the child becomes hoarsc, or even after
fhe croupy cough appears. it VIII prevent
the attack II is used in many thousands
of homes in this broad land and never dis
appoints she anxious mothers. We have
yet 20 learn ot single Instance IN which
81 has not proved chectual no other prep
sration car show such q rccord-twenlv- Eve
years constant use without q failure For
sale by Henry EyanE. wholesale, and I'll
druEgists-
The times., 1899-12-22
10 to II A. NJ.

Ladies' Black Serge Skirts the very
newest things out; trimmed with three
rows Of satin bands, $2.98.
. Ladies' Waists in black and colored
: Taffeta Silk ard Black Satin; very
handsomely made with all the latest
hemsritched. tucked, and corded effects;
waists worth up to Sl2. for Si.49.
Eiderdown sacques in pink. blue, OF
cardinal nicely made, 49c.
Infants Knitted sacquas, lie.
. Infants Bootees, 6 1-2c.
: table Of FaQcy Feathers. Wings,
Quills, etc; worth up 20 49c. This hour
at &c.
. Ladies Alpine Golf and Rough Rider
: Hats; nicely trimmed, worth UP to
. Sl.49, al $50.
. "a pairs of Ladies' red and black Ju-
: liets, fur trimmed. 81 value 59c.
: As pairs of Mems Alligator Slippers:
. Everett and Harvard style; regular
: 81 value, 59c.
: BLACK tlOIld sim e&t4d q AiSLs Ab9
trous finish. usually sells at pc. This
!. hour 19c per yard.
, Double width new Plaid Dress Goods;
. exquisite combinations; suitable for
: waists. separate skirts. chHdyen's dress
, es. etc; 15c value, II 12c.
! Large size Damask Towels, Rnotted
. fringe, assorted color borders; 29c value
l9c
. One dozen plain and plaid Lunch
!. Napkins; worth $50, at 19c
: A splendid lire of Ladies Fish-net
! and Dotted Yeilings; worth 25c; 90 at
I. 10c.
!. Ladies Dog Collar Belts; all sizes;
{ worth zoe; 90 at 44c.
/ l9c Brisde Hair Brushes, &C.
!. DIT. Denton's Chndren's Knit Sleeping
!. Garments; worth CSC; 60 at 99c
I Mems uon-eIastic suspenders with
{ roller ends worth lee. at lie.
!. Boys Military Caps, with embroider-
!. ed crown; soc value This hour, 25c.
( Boys Wool Knee Pants; all sizes,
! neat patterns S9c value, l9c.
J, Full double-size Bed Spreads; pretty
!. Marseilles patterns; worth 75c. This
/ hour acc.
{ Artistic Silkollues and Golden Art
!. Drapery. in new coIoring and designs,
: worth l0c, al = l-Sc
! smyrna and Brussels Rugs, in beau
!, tiful Oriental coiurs and designs at 59c;
!. worth double.
The times., 1899-12-22
z to 3 P. NJ.

Ladies' Black Tafeta suk Waists.
superbly made in all the newest effects.
$5.gS.
Ladies Suits in Homespun Broad
cloth Venetian, and Cheviot ia popular
shades and black; jackets lined with
fine silk, satin, or taffeta 81 X; very
newest designs, SIl50.
a Table of Feather Novelties. Wings.
and Quills, worth up to $125 90 this
hour at l9c
Ladies'. Misses. and Childreu's Hats
OF plain, braided, or stitched fe,t
trimmed with bands OF silk silk rib
bons, some with quill. in all the lead
ing colors, or black; worth $2.49 for
this nOUT only, CSC.
Black Brilliantine Waists. corded OF
braided. new flare cuffs; large assort-
ment; this hour, $I.48.
Mems and Women's Umbrellas. large
assortment of new style handles. all
with sterling silver trimmings. steel
rod. Paragon frame, the famous
Mueller" make Gloria SILK, worth
$l49. for csc.
Ladies Hose OF Imported Lisle
Thread drop stitch, fun regular made;
59c quality, at 2lc.
Sterling Silver and Ebony Cuticles.
Nail Files. Tooth and Nail Brushes.
Curling Irons. Paper Cutters. Seals.
Blotters Ink Erasers, etc; 99c value.
2lc.
1oc VaeIine in screw-top Jars. sc.
Mems Black and Random Mixed Half
Hose; all sizes. i-2c
PretiIy Decorated Lamps globe or
dome shape, soc.
Figured Curtain Swiss. splendid pat
terms, l5c value, at 7-Sc yard.
Emerald and Ultramarine Vases of
translucent Belgian Glass. artistically
decorated and embossed, gilt borders
worth 25c, for Zoe.
Boys Wool Knee Pants. well made.
largo line to select from, all siz $, this
hour only, lie.
Black Satin Duchesse. extra fine
quality, - inches wide; best black.
guaranteed for its wearing properties:
will make handsome holiday gift; per
yard, 15c.
japanese Habutai silk hand woven
in all the desirable shades and black,
soc value, at PC.
Wrapper Flannellettes, extra good
quality. dark grounds, with contrasting
figures and striped effects; regular Sc
and Toe value. 7-Sc.