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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
Is the Father, and the Neigh
bors Cannot Help Much.
Making PitIful
Case.

Special to The Herald.
WEATHERFORD, Tex, Feb TT
G. Hargroves, who was shot by B. W.
Cook Tuesday evening, died this morn
ing.
Cook was arrested Immediately after
county Jail. He claims the shooting of
Hargroves was'accidental. He thought
he was shooting George Goodman, a
brother-in-law of Hargroves'.
Hargroves had stepped to the store
door and spoke to Cook, when Cook
fired shot at him, taking effect in the
abdomen.
Cooks son was with him and also
armed with a pistol.
The matter is very much regretted
as Hargroves was prominent business
man.
Child Kills it's Mother.
About 5 p. M, today Mrs. Frank
Patrick was instantly killed by an ac-
cidental discharge of a pistol.
A six-year-old child had the pistol
when it was dropped to the floor and
discharged.
The ball penetrated the heart of the
child's mother.
The father, Frank Patrick, is con-
fined to the house with smallpox,
which makes it pitifully sad as there
are very few who can be of any as
sistance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
ENEMIES OF THE SHIP SUBSIDY
BILL CONTEND THAT ITS
DOOM is SEALED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9-Enemies
of the ship subsidy bill insist today
that its doom is sealed
They claim that it will be killed in
any event, whether a vote is taken or
not. Its death blow they say, was re-
ceived when the senate refused to hold
night sessions to further consider it.
That act made it impossible to have
all the speeches prepared for and
against it delievered during the brief
time remaining of congress. In conse-
quence its passage is impossible.
Mr.. Hanna said today that he was
still hopeful and expected a vote next
week.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
CHINESE NEGOTIATIONS AR
BLOCKED UNTIL LEADERS
ARE BEHEADED.

PEkIN. Feb. 9-Negotiations be-
tween the ministers and the Chinese
plenipotentiary are still blocked pend
ing the receipt from the court of an
answer to the demand that a dozen
prominent ring leaders in the Boxer
outrages be promptly beheaded.
Prince Ching has sent to the emper-
or transcript of the proceedings of
the last meeting, and an official answer
is expected in a few days
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
LORD KITCHENER
Err SMALLPOX VICTIM
viii Be Recalled and a Peace
Commissioner Viii be
Sen ito Negotiate
the Terms.

NEW YORK, Feb. "a London
be made at once to the Beers for the
purpose of bringing peace to South
Africa.
General Sir Evelyn Wood will go out
clothed with authority to treat with
De Wet and the other Boer generals.
His appointment is virtual suppressed
ing of Lord Kitchener, who will go
back to India.
The new scheme was brought about
by King Edward, who wishes to end
last wishes.
Emperor William also urges the i'm
pending action.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
.HAZING
MUST GO
The Congressional Committee
Uses Harsh Language
In Report.
TAKES NO STOCK
in the Round Robin of the
Cadets, and Asks Con-
gress to Enact Need
ed Laws.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-The feature
of today's session of the house of rep
resentatives was the report of the con-
gressional committee recently appoint
ed to investigate the death of cadet
Booz at West Point. and the entire
question of hazing at that institution
The report, while moderate and firm
in tone, is stinging in spots and goes
over the whole question thoroughly.
The committee evidently takes no
stock in the recent round robin of West
Point cadets. saying they will no long
er continue hazing. but asks congress
to take drastic measures to forbid un-
der penalty of expulsion any OF the
practices heretofore existing.
The report declares that prize fight
ing under Marquis of Queensberry
rules is not half SO brutal as the haz-
ing practiced by Uncle Sans wards.
The report suggests plans whereby
the whole system can be not only abol-
ished but improvements made in other
practices prevailing at West Point, for
the betterment of young soldiers.
The report created something of a
sensation in the house. 1t was listened
to with the closest attention, and from
the expressed observations of various
congressman it is evident that the
committees findings will be promptly
acted upon and that hazing will be
soon a thing of the past.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
THE GERMAN CRUISER VINETA
HAS LEFT NEW ORLEANS FOR
VERA CRUZ.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb 9-The Ger
man cruiser ''Vineta" which has been
in port for two weeks. has sailed for
Vera Cruz.
The officers and men received or
ders while here to don mourning as a
mark of respect for England's dead
queen.
The officers of the cruiser were roy
ally entertained by the city during
their stay.
Will Wa WATCu IrS 1aao
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
DEPARTMENT STORE employees
HOLD THEIR BIG ANNUAL
BALL TONIGHT

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The Siegel-
Cooper Company Employees association
composed of 2,7OO allied wage earners,
hold their fifth annual ball in Mad
ison Square Garden tonight.
A unique spectacle is promised in
the shape of a Japanese wedding, pro-
duced with the approval of The Japa-
nese consul.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
DEAD BODY OF A WOMAN FOUND
IN A CANON NEAR COLORADO
SPRINGS.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Feb. a-The
coroners jury held an inquest this
morning on the body of an unknown
woman found lying dead in the Snow
in Cheyenne canon.
The body showed that death occur
red sometime ago. being little more
than a skeleton.
The inquest has failed thus far to
solve the mysterious death
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
KING EDWARD IN HIS, SPEECH
WILL ADVOCATE LEGISLATION
FOR THE POOR.

LONDON, Feb. 9-In King Edward s
speech to be delivered at the opening
will refer to his deep sense of the re-
sponsibility of his new position and
will advocate war funds and legislation
in the interest of the DOOR
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
Red SeeIey Found Guilty BY
the Jury and
Sentenced.
MANY SURPRISED
As it Was thought by Not a
Few That the Defense
Had Made Plausible
Showing.

The trial of Red Seeley for the MUIR
der of r. L. Hall, which has been in
progress before Judge Walthall since
last Tuesday, was brought to a close
last night at 10 O'Clock.
After being out one and one-half
hours the jury brought in its verdict.
Defendant was found guilty of murder
in the second degree and his penalty
was fixed at fifteen years in the -peni-
tentiary.
This verdict came as a surprise to
many. for it was believed by many per-
tablishing the self defense" theory to
the satisfaction of the jury and that ac-
quittal would result. There were 9TH
ers who believed that he would get a
penalty of perhaps five years and a
few who expected him to receive a
heavy penalty. Red Seeley, himself,
it is said, expected to be acquitted.
The jury which served in the Seeley
case was composed of the following
citizens: J. T. Nesom, w. E. Sharpe,
o. d. Owen, Thos. O'Keeffe, C. l.. Bell.
]. s. Dickerson, w. J. Butts, Albert
Schultz, C. H. Campbell, H. s. Lyter,
H. Y. Ellis, and G. w. Newell.
1t is understood that most of the
jurors held out for term of imprison-
ment ranging from 80 to rs years, but
there was one man who favored a short
term and finally a compromise was ef-
on.
The Closing Hours.
1O:3O O'Clock yesterday morning until
$50 yesterday afternoon except dur
ing the noon recess. When the hour of
adjournment arrived Judge Miller,
whoset duty is was to close for the
state, had not spoken. By mutual
agreement it was then decided to hold
a night session and at o'clock court
reassembled. Judge Miller then began
the closing argument for the state,
which lasted until after 8 O'Clock.
When he had finished Judge Walthall
delivered his charge and the jury re-
tired.
One of the most sensational Incl
dents of the trial occurred during the
closing hours while the counsel were
delivering their speeches. 1t was dur
ing the argument of Attorney Patter-
son. In a graphic manner he described
the death of Hall. pointing out how
Seeley had planned and executed the
deed He pictured the last moments OF
the dying man SO vividly that Mrs
Hall, widow of the deceased. was SO
deeply affected that she almost became
hystericaI in the court room and the
jury was excused until she had been re-
moved from the court room
Much Feeling
Much feeling was manifested by the
two factions over the result of the
trial and it is said that trouble was
narrowly averted last night when
hackers of both parties met in sa-
loon.
Red Seeley appears to be somewhat
cast down over the verdict of the jury.
He has figured out that he will be 80
years old when his term of imprison-
ment ends.
He is yet to be tried on the charge
of shooting Hal Herring
DEPARTMENT STORE EMPLOYEES
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
KITCHENER REPORTS SUCCESS
ON THE PART OF THE BRIT
ISH COLUMN.
ISH COLUMN.

LONDON, Feb. 9-Lord Kitchener
reports that a British column has de-
stroyed three hundred horses and a
large quantities of Boer supplies
The Boer force pressing southwark
has been repulsed and De Vets army
is still north of Smithfield.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
COLORADO LEGISLATURE PRO
VIDES FOR WATER RIGHT DE-
FENSE FUND.

DENVER, Colo. Feb. 9-The legis-
lature has adopted resolutions to Wig
orously defend the suit to be brought
by Kansas against Colorado for rights
to the water of the Arkansas for irri-
CATION purposes
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
MAN KILLED IN NEW YORK IN
A DISPUTE OVER THIRTY
FIVE CENTS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9-In quarrel
over thirty-five cents Charles Yos. was
stabbed over the heart by Fred Hoff-
man, a groceryman, in Hoffmans store.
Yost managed to get to his home,
where he died in his wife's arms
shortly after midnight
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
THE UNION PACIFIC WILL ISSUE
FORTY MILLIONS IN BONDS TO
PAY FOR p

NEW YORK, Feb. Sit is authori-
tatively stated that the Union Pacific
will issue forty millions in bonds at
four per cent to secure funds to pay
for the Southern Pacific.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09

Try The Herald's Popular Wants.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09

Will We? WATCH US-19O2.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
MONDAY, FEB 18TH.
MARRIED.

Observation-Disclosures the
Catholic Church, AAbbeville, La.
Wednesday, Feb. 6,s19ol- at $3.50
p. m., by the Rev. Father Laforest,
Charlie Leblanc and Miss Idolie
Guidry,
The church was crowded with the
friends of the young couple and even
the weather which had been cloudy
and threatening relaxed a little aud
smiled in sunshine on the occasion.
The bride wore a handsome dress OF
white albatross cloth tastefuily trim
ed, which fitted her petite figure to
protection, and carried a boques of
camelias and rose. The groomsmen
we're Fernand Guidry aud Ursin
Broussard, while Miss Aurella Lee
blanc and Miss Ursule Broussard
we're brides maids. After the GER
mony the happy couple entertained a
few friends at their new home on
Lafayette street
The office force return thanks for
a plate of nice cake.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
Personal Mention.

--Af -
DIR. E.''J...Richard, of Donaldson
vile, has been spending a few days
this week with DR.. T. F. Young.
jos. G. Letlance, assistant cashier
of the Bank of Vermilion was laid up
this week with La Grippe.
r. H. Mills has. been in. charge. of
the prescription counter at Young's
drug store this week during the
illness of w. r. McHenry.
E. c. Cook, former resident of
Abbeyille, now editor ofIthe St Louis
Railway Journal is here on, a visit to
friends.
DR.. III. s.. Cochran, a noted
specialist Of New Orleans was called
here Tuesday to see Mrs, H. K.
Robinson who vas seriously ill.
ME. and Mrs. Lastie Bronssard
left Tuesday smoring or. a visit to
Thibodeaux, New Orleans, and St.
James parish. They will be absent
about ten days.
A. Kaplan the big rice. magnate
was over here this week looking
after the construction work on the
new canal. He is one of the busiest
men in the country.
SEVERN Leblanc the president of
the Bank Of Vermilion is rather joy-
full these days over the addition of a
daughter to his family circle. The
young lady was born last week and
is doing nicely.
DR.. E. j. Richard. who has been
located in Marietta, Ohio, for some
months past, arrived here yesterday
and was the guest of relatives. He
left today for New Iberia, where he
proposes to establish a sanitarium
for the healing Of all diseases. and to
practice his profession OF surgery.
He has been conducting an institute
in Marietta for the cure OF tie NOR
phine habit, and will run this line
also in connection with the new san
itarinm.-Donaidsonvllle Times,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
The Cooper \ Co., r. r. Shows.

This famous circua which has heen
increasing in quality and attractions
each year will this season surpass
anything of its kind aver seer here.
1t is customary with this popular
show to inject q vast amonnt of lei
matter, novel and timely ideas into
their exhibition SO a TO render it
comparatively new and the manage
ment claims to have exceeded by
far any previous efforts. They
will exhibit at Abbeville, Monday,
Feb. 18th. Circus performers of
the most superior capabilities and the
most skillful equestrians, make these
shows deserving of the good name
that Cooper & Co., have established,
The interior of the immense tents have
feen arranged by the introduction Of
new improvements which tend to the
comfort of the patrons.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
a GENTLE HINT.

In our style of climate, with its sud-
den changes of temperatufe.-rain,
wind amt sunshine Ditch intermingled
in u single day,-it is 40 wonder that
opr children, trends and relatives are
So frequently taken from us by neglect
ed colds. half tile deaths resulting from
this cause. A bottle of Rnschee's
German Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious
sickness, a large DOCTORS bill, and per-
haps death, by the use of three Of. four
doses. For curing Consumption,
Henorrhages, Penumonia Severe
Coughs, Group, or any disease of the
Throat or Lungs, its success is simply
wonderful, as your druggist will tell
you.
Get a sample bottle free from ". C.
Young, Abbeville, Oh Kibbe 4 Wilt
ans, Erath. Regular size. 75cts, Get
Green's Prize Almanac.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
Iglheuzna tisHa-Ca taa rE.ln . re RA9Rd
Abiseases--Care Free.

It is the 'deep-seated obstinate cases
of Catarrh or Rheumatism that B. b.
B. BOTANIC Blood Balm) cures. IL
doctors, sprays, liniments, medicated
air, blood purifiers have failed B. B. B.
drains out the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism or
Catarrh, making a perfect cure. Ii
you have pains or aches In bones, joints
or back, Swollen glands, tainted BREATH
noises in the head, discharges of
mucous, liberation of the membranes,
blood thin, get easily tired, a treat-
ment with B. B. B. will stop every
symptom by making the blood pure
and rich. Druggists ST.. Trial treats
ment free by addressing Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble,
and free MEDICAL eivice given. 2
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
Cheap Rates. to California Points.

Southern Pacific, ''Sunset. Routes
has created an innovation in the mat;
ter of rates to California points,
Commencing Tuesday, Februarys
18th and every Tuesday thereafter
to and including April, aoth, 1901,
the ''Sunset Route will. put intp,
effect second. class, tickets from: New
Orleans, AlexagdEja, and Intermediate,
points on the main, line, to. and in.
Guiding Beaumont, $27.90 From,
other points on the T.. & N. Q. R. r.,
and from. stations on the G.. H. e..
n. Ry.. the rate will be $4,000 add.
ed the local fare from, such. stations
to Houston,
From all points, Of the main line of.
the G. Fl. 4 s.. A. Ry., the rate will
be $500,
These colonist rates are so, low u.s.
to enable persons contemplating q
visit to California, to make it under.
circumstances unparalleled in the,
matter of cheap transportation.
Excursion sleeping cars leave
New Orleans six days Of the week,
through with out change TO Califol<
MIA, the berth rate therein being less.
tnan one-third of the standard
charge. For additional particulars,
see your agent, address,
S. +. 3. Morse, A. P. T. N.
Southern Pacific .'Sunset Route,
L. NJ, G. H. & S. A. Ry., I. &
N. o. 4. r., &. H. & n, Ry., l..
j. Parks, q. T. 4 I'll A., Houston
Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
a Great Sunday School Tour.

The International Sunday School
Executive COMMITTEES has planned q
great Sunday School tour which ex,
tends across the continent. Five
practical Sunday School specialists
start in Virginia in February, and
visit eighteen States, closing their
work in Kansas, after having been to
the Pacific Coast. This involves
over 0,O0O miles of travel for each
member. The entire party will be
present at our state convention at
New Orleans, March 1914. It will
will be a rare opportunity for the
Sunday School workers OF D state
and it is expected many delegates
will be present. For Information
address, r. H. Browne, 153l Naicnez
St, Nc 0r,eass La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
A Bright HonesG Boy Wanted.

The, publishers of the famous big illus-
trated weekly newspaper, Pennsylvania.
Grit. ARE now placing representatives at,
every post office in Louisiana and they
desire to secure the service of capable,
hnstling agents in each of the following
towns of Vermilion, AbbeYille, Erath,
~Shellbeach. Gueydan and in such other.
t ,wns as are not already supplied. The
work is profitable and pleasant, AportiOh
oI Saturday only is required. Over 5,OOO
agents are doilg spledidly. No money
whatever is required. Everything ID,
furnished free, stationery. rubber stamp,
eplies. etc. Papers are shipped to be paid
fur AZ the end Of each month, Those not.
sold are not charged for. Write 10 Grit,
Publishing Co, Williamsport. Pa, and
mention the Meridional.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
a Valentine LMnch.

For those who wish to entertain
their friends in a dainty and original
manner, A Valentine Luncheon,
illustrated and described in the
February number of The Delineator
will be very welcome. There is not
only a beautiful arrangement of the
table as a whole, but each dish is
also separately illustrated and dc
lightfully grouped with cupids, hearts
and those other things sacred to St.
Valentine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09

There is more catarrh in this section
of the.country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remidies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional diseases and therefore requires
constitutional treatment, Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucou surfaces OF
the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address
F.J CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists 75c.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
F. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Young's Drug Store to be Rebuilt

Lumber has been hauled this week
for the rebuilding of the N. G. Youn 7
drugstore corner of Port and Wash
ington streets, which was burned dur
ing the destructive conflargration of
last September. John Fl. Erwin has
the contract and the new building
will be of handsome design and extra
finish. 1t will have a frontage OF
25 feet on Port street by a depth Of
forty feet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
5000 SALARY Gu.. aateed Yearly

Men and omen of good address to rep
resent us, some to tray ol appointing
agents, others for local work looking
after our interests. $500 salary guaranteed
yearly; extra commissions and expenses.
ropid advancement. oldestablished house
Grand chancefor earnest man or women
to secure pleasant. permanent position,
liberal income and future, new brilliant
lines, Write at once.
Stafford Press. % Church ST., New Haven,
Conn,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09

At the instance of Hon, w. W.
Heard, Governor of Louisiana, a
committee has been named to devise
means for a Louisiana Exhibit at the
Par-American Exposition, in Buffalo,
which opens up May LIST, 1901. His
excellency has assured the sum OF
$1O, 900 as an appropriation from the
State Treasury to assist in this work.
You no doubt appreciate as, should
all public spirited and patriotic citi-
zens the necessity for Louisiana MAX
ing a large and creditable exhibit at
the Buffalo Exposition.
There is scarcely a Central, West
Indian or South American country,
or State of the Union of any import
anee that will not be represented by
Exhibits.
Nc state is more vitality interested
in the success of the Pan-America
Exposition than the State Of Louis
lana and the object of its promoters
is to bring the people of Latin-Amegi-
can and the United States in closer
social and commercial relations with
each other. This Exposition is a
splendid opportunity to present to
the people of Latin America and of
the whole United States the magni-
icent of Louisiana and the
great inducements which she offers
to immigration and capital. No City,
town or parish can fail to realize
these facts. The time between now
and the opening of the Buffalo Ex-
position is very short Prof. Stubs
and Major j. G.. Lee, Commissioners
of Agriculture are now in Buffalo
arranging for space for Louisiana's
Exhibits. The Governor expresses
the hol g t at every city, town aid
parish of the State will immediately
inaugarate a movement looking to
representation at the Buffalo Expo
sition of its products and resources.
We would therefore urge upon you
the necessity Of appointing two~Com-
mlssioners from your parish or city
10 cooperate with our Committee, sc
as to enable Louisiana to make q
creditable showing at the Great Pan.
American Exposition.
Hoping to receive an early ant
favorable reply, / am,
Yours respectfully,
FRED. w. You've,
Chairman of Committee
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09
Cotton Seed Huils For Sale.

We have on hand for sale a lot of
choice cotton seed halls, in bales
averaging 100 pounds each. This is
an unsurpassed stock food. For
prices address
81 MARTINS On Works,
St Martinsyille, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09

There is some talk about the bor-
ing Of a well shortly at Anse-La-But
known as the HsGas Well''-which 10
situated about three miles from
Breaux Bridge. It will be remember
ed that it was worked last year by a
certain company Of capitalists, and
oil was struck at . depth of 465 feet,
but in what quantity could not be
ascertained. Operations then were
stopped and no more was heard of ii
until the great oil strike at Beaumont
occurred. There Is positive proof
that oil is there, and we may expect
o to see the work resumed
Valley Of the Teche.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-09

WANTED-Active man of good charac-
ter to deliver and collect in Louisiana
for old establi shment manufacturing
wholesale house, 5000 3 year, sure pay
iloResty mere than experience required.
close seif-addressed stamped envelope
Manufacturers, Third Floor. 334 Dearborn
~, Chicago,