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the figures bang embossed figures. tor
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SI.10 to %o.0e
PLAQUES. with embossed figures. is,
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Card Cases of newest design. $3.50.
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nessee has, according to the 1860 census, q
population of 2I4.765. as compared with 49,
iii in 1895 a gain OF &1,226. Notwithstanding
that many families have gone West mean
r,-litl.a
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
Our Next Senator.

Yielding to the urgent solicitations
of friends Lastie Broussard, ESQ.,,
finally consented to stand for the
Democratic nomination for Senator
from this the 18th District, compos-
ed of St. Mary and Vermilion par
ishes. Last Saturday the conven-
ton assembled at Abbeville and Mr..
Broussard was unanimously chosen as
the Democratic standard bearer. We
congratulate the Democracy of the
district upon this %eminently wise Sc
lection. Mr.. Broussard is by reason
of his legal attachments and long ex-
perience in public affairs peculiarly
well qualified for the responsible po-
sition to which he will soon be called,
and in addition to these his high per-
sonal character, and unbending in
tegrity, are assurance positive that
law, order and morality will ever find
in him an aggressive and uncompro-
missing champion. Having risen from
the ranks by his own perseverance
and ability, the people may feel safe
that their interests will be carefully
watched and no unwise or obnoxious
legislation enacted with his consent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
The Senatorial Convention.

Last Saturday the delegates to the
18th Senatorial Convention assembled
at the rooms of the Vermilion Club.
J. 7. Sanders of St. Mary was pres
ent with the proxies of the nine dele
gates of that parish, while Adrien
Nunez, NJ. C. Broussard, r. P. Lee
blanc, C. j. Edwards, M. I. Gordy,
Jr., and Geo. Hayes represented
Vermllion parish.
Hon. Adrien Nunez was chosen
chairman and r. r. Leblanc secre-
tary. DR.. G. j. Edwards placed in
nomination Lastie Broussard, of YER
million, and there being no other nom
ination he was elected by acelama-
ton. A committee was appointed to
inform Mr.. Broussard of his nominal
ton and in a few minutes he appear
ed and accepted the honor in a few
appropriate remarks.
A senatorial executive committee
was appointed, composed of two
members of each parish of st. Mary
and Vermilion and one at large. NJ.
T. Gordy, Jr., and George Hays
were chosen for Vermilion, and Ed
gar Bass and Henry Hausman from
St. Mary, with Adrien Nunez, COM
mitteeman at large, who is to be
chairman.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

hands. He made a strong speech,
advocating Democracy and Demos
cratic principles. He paid a high
tribute to Vermilion and eulogized
her people. Senator McEnery is held
in very high esteem here, and his
speech was listened to with a great
deal of interest.
He denied the charge of one-man
power in Louisiana, and Landed the
present administration with praise.
Hon. Albert Estopinal made a
short talk in French.
Congressman II. F. Broussard
spoke for over an hour in French
His speech was well taken by all
present, and he was often interrupt
ed by applause.
Gov. NJ. j. Foster was the last to
speak, and though a short speech, it
was SO the point and much appre-
clated. He said there was a corps
of speakers, representing the differ
ent sides in the State campaign, tell
ing what they woulddo, but what the
farmers wanted to know was what
the officer they had put in power had
done and what he would do. The
people paid the taxes, and they de-
manded to know what their servants
were, doing with the affairs of State.
He impressed upon the crowd the
Importance of public schools, stating
that in the present age every boy and
girl should be at school. He very
emphatically denied the one-man
power charge, saying it was an insul5
to the Commonwealth of Louisiana
to say that any n mar could sway
the whole people of the State.
He paid a high tribute to Con-
gresham Broussard at the close of
his address.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
o Reward 0

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least ore dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional TIE itmeut. Halls Catarfh
Cure Is taken internally, actiag directly
upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
aud assisting nature in doing its work:
The proprietors have 80 much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it falls TO
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address FL. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O
Sold by druggists Toe.
HALLS family Pills are the best.
The weather has been q little cool
for the last few days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
August Flower.

1T IS a Surprising fact SAYS Prof.
Houton, that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, Ihave
met more people having used GREEN'S
August Flower than any other remedy,
for dyspepsia. deranged liver and stoin-
ach, and for constipation. l find for orr
lists and statesmen, or for persons filing
office position, where headaches and gem
eral bad feelings from Irregular habits
exist, that Green's August Flower Is a
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excellent
for soar stomachs and Indigestion
Vile, La. and Kibbe u Williams, Erafh,
La. Sold by dealers in all civilized
tries.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
t No. Al S. B. No. 3-By Mr.. Cage
.5GaYT

Proposing an amendment to the ConstitH-
ton of the State OF Louisiana relative
to ratifying and carrying into effect
a special tax levied in the City of New
Orleans for certain public improve
ments, and to establish therein pubic
systems Of sewerage and water, the
issuance of bonds therefor and the
providing ways and means to pay the
principal and interest OF said bonds.
SECTloN1. Be it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly OF the State Of Louisiana,
Two-thirds oil all the members elected to
each House concarring: That the follow
ing amendment to the Constitutional OF the
State be submitted to the electors of the
State at the next general election for rep
r~esentatlves III the legislature. to be hold
en- on the Tuesday next following the
third Monday in April A; D.. 1900. to-wit:
Article I. The special tax for public
improvements, voted by the property tax
payers of the City Of New Orleans on
June 6. 1899, and levied by the City Conn
ell, by Ordinance No. 1881 approved
June %, 1888, is hereby ratified, and its
validity shall never be questioned The
special act adopted by the Legislature &c
the special Session held Oh August ), 1859.
constituting the Sewerage and Water
Board Of the City of&ew Orleans, author
ing the City of New Orleans to issue
bonds, and providing the means to pay
the principal and interest thereof, and for
other purposes cOgHate 10 inc PuIHosgS ug
the special tax aforesaid, is hereby rati.
fed and approved, specially including the
therein reserved legislative right to
/ amend the same; and all provisions Of the
pfesent Constitution in conflict with the
provisions of said act, and with this
amendment, are to that extent and for
that purpose only repeaIed.p
Section 2. BE ii further resolved, etc.,
That on the official ballots, to he used ut
said election. shall be placed tile words.
For the City OF New Orleans Public mn
provement Amendments" and the w0rs,8.
Against the City Of New Orleans Public
Improvement Amendment ana each
eIeetor shall indicate, as provided In the
| general election laws of the State which
Of the proposition, for or against he
votes for.
S. p. HENRY,
Speaker of the House OF Representatives.
X. II. SNYDER, &
Lieutenant Governor and President Ofatlts
Senate.
Approved August 18th, 1899.
MURPHY j. FOSTER. Z,
Governor OF the State Of LoUisiana
JOHN +, MICHEL.
Secretary OF state.
Feb. lo 1870. God.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
Republican Convention.

The Republicans of the parish held
their convention last Saturday at the
French Hall, and Jos.-T. Labit, pre-
sided. The session was long and
marked by much spirited debate. Fl
nally ballot vas taken and W. D.
Lyons was nominated for sheriff over
Aurelien Broussard, of Prairie Gregg
by a vote Of So to 16. William p.
Edwards was nominated for district
Judge. No other nominations or en-
dorsements were made and the exc
cutiye committee was authorized to
fill any and all vacancies on the
ticket.
Lands belonging to the succession
Of Marie Coralie Broussard sold well
at the sale last Monday. Ore tract
near Erath, on the I. & V. railroad
brought $35 an acre The old Las
trapes tract about a mile east of town
sold at s25 and $28 an acre.
The weather for the past week was
quite warm and spring like until
Wednesday night when a hard rain
fell, the wind going north, and
Thursday was a raw disagreeable day
with occasional showers till noon.
A. j. GODDARD and Leon Broussard
can lay claim to the champion catch
of fish this season. One day last
week they went to Little Bayou and
hooked about $50 fine perch. Next
time remember us.
w. d. Gooch, has been in Nev
Orleans this week attending the an.
nual session Of the Grand Lodge tc
which body he was a delegate from
Arcadian Lodge Of this place.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
Personal Mention.

DR.. n. D. Young, of Royville was
in town last Saturday.
Ed. Guidry visited New Iberia
Wednesday on business.
"Bob" Harrington paid Lafayette
business visit Wednesday.
E. M. Stebbins was a business Wis
itor to New Orleans Wednesday.
Frank Patin, Of the Eureaka Hotel,
New Iberia, was in town Saturday.
Robert D. Smith was quite sick
last week but it much better at pres
ent.
Mrs. Eli Wise and her little family
have returned from 9 visit to New
Orleans.
Francois Rageur, the Royville. cap
~italist, spent several days in Able
vile this week.
j. w. Broussard, a prominent cit
izen of Scott, spent several days in
Abbeville this week.
A. L. Tassin, representing a New
Orleans house was in Abbeyille sew
eral days this week.
DR.. C. J. Edwards and DR.. IL. B.
White made a professional call to
Gueydan last Tuesday.
ALI. Levy, a New Orleans drum
mer, was circulating among his Alb
beyille customers Tuesday.
Rev. Sam Riggs, Of Gueydan, has
been assisting in conducting a reviv-
al at the Methodist church.
DR.. Rose, Of Bloomfield, Ind, was
here last week looking at the country
andFeturned home Sunday.
j. S. Lam has returned from his
purchasing trip to the Eastern cities
and laid in a big stock Of goods.
John French, and little daughter,
of New Iberia, spent Sunday in Alb
beyille among friends and relatives.
j. C. Perkins went to Abbeville
this morning. He will be absent
about a month.-Lake Charles Amer
lean.
Jas. E. White and Archie Rose
are building bridges on the, Hunter
canal and report things booming
up there.
Miss Mamie Moss is in town at
tending to her sister Mrs. Robert
Henry who is sick at Mrs. DR..
Whites.
Dr.. II. Bascom White, late of the
Fenwick Sanitarium, Hot Springs,
i rk., has severed his connection with
that institution and is now on a visit
TO his old home, and will probably
locate here.
A. P. Maxfield, of Maxield &
Sons, has made a beautiful altar and
presented it to the Knights of Tenn
perance. The work reflects credit
on Mr.. Maxfeld and shows him to be
a finished workman.
We are informed thar there is only
two cases of small pox under treat
ment at the pest-house, and very soon
the disease will he completely eradi-
Gated of our town owing to the un-
firing energy of health officer Or.
f. E. Girard Advertiser.
Geo. Honold, who has been here
for the past two months drawing plans
for the new Abbeville mill. left today
for New Orleans. He will visit his
home in that city for a short time,
after which he will go to Abbeyille tc
complete his work. While In Grow.
ley Mr.. Honold has made many warm
friends.-Signal.
A. Kaplan left Sunday for an ex-
tended trip through the north, where
he goes to purchase the machinery
for the new rice mill at sAbbeville
He will also buy considerable neg
machinery for the Peoples Indepen'
dent Rice Milling Company and 70,
the mill at Gueydan. Mr. Kaplai
ernects 10 be absent from TWO L
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Gold Medals to HARPER whiskey
at New Orleans and Worlds Fair at
Chicago. Try it, you will endorse
the Judges verdict. Sold by J..
O'Neil Lege, Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The position of enumerator for the
census seems to be ia good demand.
It il g job lasting thirty days, paying
$3.50 to $500 per day, payable six
months after the work is done.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
The Democratic Rally.

turned out from all parts of the par
ish to greet the standard bearers of
the party. At 11:45 a special train
from New Iberia arrived in Abbeville
bearing Hon.. w. w. Heard, candi-
date for Governor; Gov. M. j. Fos-
ter, Congressman Robt. F. Brous-
sard, Senator Sam. d. McEnery,
Hon. Albert Estopinal, candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, Hon. j. Y.
Sanders, of st. Mary, Major Wyche,
of Iberia, and Sheriff Isaac Brous-
sard, of Lafayette.
The speaking began Immediately
after the party reached the court
house which was handsomely decor
ated with palms and evergreens, and
was already crowded with some 500.
! voters and a number Of ladies'.
Vice-C Chairman Gordy Of the par
ish committee called the meeting to
order and called j. r.. Kitchell to
preside as chairman and D. L. Nc
Pherson was chosen as secretary.
After a few complimentary remarks
by Chairman Kitehell, Auditor Heard
was introduced and spoke about an
hour. He said that the Democratic
convention at Baton Rouge in De-
cember adopted six principles. The
most important anon them was ale
glance to the Chicago platform, op-
position to the trusts, an appeal to
Congress for assistance to thorough
" establish an uninterrupted chan
mel at Southwest Pass and to build
the Nicaragua canal and to indorse
laws regulating primary elections.
The Republican party held sway
for eight years, during which time
they dragged everything into the
slum of degradation. There were no
schools or public institutions except
those conducted as a means OF rob-
berry of the government. It took the
Democratic party over twenty years
to undo what the Republicans did in
eight years. The people Of the State,
however, had witnessed under the
Democratic administration a COM
plete restoration OF confidence in the
affairs of State. The fusion opposi-
ton claimed that the Republican par
ty of today was different from the
Republican party of old, but the
same old leaders still led AMI the
same combination ruled the Republic
can ticket.
Under Warmoth's regime the rate
Of taxation was greatly increased and
the bonded Indebtedness of the State
was nearly double. At the beginning
of the Warmoth administration the
rate of State taxation was 3 Sd mills.
AT the end of it the rate was FL IL
mills and in the face of this FACT,
one Of che opposition has said that the
present administration is no better
than the Warmoth ring.
When the Democrats came in power
they found an Indebtedness of SILL
900, 900, but by conservative hand
ling of the affairs of State they had
retired 1000, 900. Under the re-
publican rule the public school sys-
tenn had been destroyed and agricul-
tural interests languished.
When the Democrats came
into power the credit Of the State
was destroyed. Now Louisiana State
bonds were 10 to 125.
The Republicans were the instiga-
tors and promoters of ballot-box stuff
fng in this State, and now they set
up a howl of ballot-hox stuffing by
the Democrats, and Henry Clay War
moth, the father Of ballot-box stuff
fng, is the leader of their reform.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The brick stores of o. Bourque on
State street will be occupied when
completed by R. T. Torian, of the
Abbeville Mercantile Company, and
SEVERN Leblanc, Sr.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

A young lady of a neighboring
town who is an inveterate chewer of
gum, finds that her mouth is becom-
ing paralyzed, due to continual mas
ticotion. Now, we know of a few
people here, who had better ''keep
an eye on their mouth, or they may
try to masticate just one "sugar
plum too many.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Spring weather is ahead Of the sea-
son, and has wrought many changes
e a Few days. S~ap-laden trees and
plants are putting forth innumerable
buds and flowers and Mother Earth
has already DOTTED her grayish garb
for'one Of refreshing verdancy. In
tact, on all sides may be cen tender
shoots and blossoms, and prospects
BID fair for d bounteous and prosper
Gus year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Some country "yaps'' were trying
their guns and horses while crossing
the bridge Saturday night. Look
out boys, somebody will get caught.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

We return thanks to Numa Brous-
sard for some shallot plants.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17
Saturday, March3l7
southern Pacific.

Southern Pacific.
WEST BOUND
orr;0as New Iberia 2:34P. M.
No. q g 100 A. M.
{. 1:50 p. M.
EAST BOUND
~ &c i 3:24A A. M.
IN l:lS Z. Nd.
u. & y. Route.
Arrives. ABBEVILLE EXPRESS. Leaves
1905 DIV
LOCAL DEPARTURE.
o-os SOFA. m. Arrives Ais p.z
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The brick store Of Theo. Laport
on State street is being repaired.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The merry-go-round is located on
the west side of the bayou.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Towa, and Parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

-
.ur;ros AnsET1LLE EXPRESS. Leaves
1905 o:lo
LOCAL
-
How are you fixed for JOB Work:
Two oyster boats atthe bayou lnas
week.
Several picnic parties were out
Sunday
Not much of anything going on
these days.
Everybody and his uncle are busy
with field work.
~
pie was ] n town Saturday.
~ ;, i located on
a. ha,
We return thanks to Numa Brous-
sard for some shallot plants.
lug oi4oA ''oio
The fruit trees IN this section are
one mass Of blossoms, the leaves bud
ding also.
Uaspaio oaa'aNs no1A 0No oopo"' -
d A1on'asne.
Some of the plank walks are in a
dilapidated condition, and should be
repaired at n
ine nsh arc o~eglhhins - ~ w.
u m pasols' anu 0ui anstsfs "ie
sss'As oa' '1s'' ''''
ot@uas Nasiel a1a pua" ~"
sonare and will shortly oper.
-
some country s.yans,, were irving
tbair onns and horses while crossing
~ h,;daa sat,rdsu n;obt look
Tho hr;ar sto.oo - n Ronrona an
&C.,, a+.oo+ n;u ho ooc,,n;od whom
oonnlataa nv . n Torian 81 The
hs1.u,,o Ma.aaasn romnanr nd
couo.a 49, q.
wa-aa,a ~ =
ohicago. ify ~ you VA. en''oAao
sAs 9aoges sefa1c.. oota W =
ven hege' Aooevliie' "a
The position of enumeration for the
census seems to be ia good demand.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The fruit trees IN this section are
one mass of blossoms, the leaves bud
ding also.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Clsude Nagier and Buddy Rowe
are having a market house built on
the north side Of the court house
square and will shortly oper.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

A saloon has been opend in the
Gaspard building near the depot, by
Paul Montague.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The Right Rev. Bishop Meers-
chaert, Of Indian territory, was the
honored guest of Father Laforest this
week, having arrived Monday on The
afternoon trim from New Orleans,
where he has been conducting a Sc
ries of lectures. The distinguished
clergyman is a close and dear friend
of Father Laforest and his visit to
this little town was purely q social
and private one. He returned to
New Orleans Wednesday morning
where he lectured Thursday night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

The fish are beginning to bite well
in lie bayous, and our anglers are
getting out their lines.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

Some Of the plank walks are in a
dilapidated condition, and should be
repaired at once.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

A good delegation Of country peo-
pie was in town Saturday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

A. Kaplan left Sunday for an ex-
tended trip through the north, where
he goes to purchase the machinery
for the new rice mill at eAbbeville.
He will also buy considerable new
machinery for the Peoples Indepen-
dent Rice Milling Company and for
the mill at Gueydan. Nj. Kaplan
expects to be absent from two to
three weeks. -Crovley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-17

How are you fixed for job work?
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-06-28

B. S. HoXie says that in Wisconsin
there are yet about 100000 acres of
land belonging to the state, and that
about that much more land will prob
ably come to the state from the ma
tional government. The Wisconsin
Forestry Association is working to
have this public land placed under
such regulations that when the tim
Der is cut off the land will be left in
such a condition that new trees can
develop. At present the rubbish from
the trees that are cut makes fuel for
fires that burn out the soil. Some Of
the other states are working along
this line. New York has bought a
large area of land in the Adirondacks
and is there carrying out a scheme of
practical forestry. There are today
only two states in the Union that have
as much woodland as they had when
they were settled, and those states
are Vermont and Connecticut. In
those states where the old forests
were cut away new forests have grown
up,
Spruce wood has become so scarce
that Canada has prohibited the ex-
port of wood pulp. But we car grow
all the wood we need if our forests
are only properly handled, and the
fires kept out. Fortunately there is
an awakening in this country on for
estry matters and already some of our
colleges have started classes in for
estry.