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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-20

D. D. BroussaIG.
A report of Jury OF Freeholders
for road leading through lands of
Henry Broussard J. P. Robinson ct
ais was received and on motion duly
fseconded5 declared a public road see
Fol. 543 and 4 Vol. 2. Police Jury
records.
On motion duly seconded the sum
of 1880 was allowed Mr.. Oleus
Vincent for one beef, sold by com
missioner of unbranded stock,
On motion the Jury of Freeholders
appointed to trace a public road south
from Campbells ferry be and are
hereby discharged and Messrs. j. r.
Wright, David White, Thomas J..
Morgan, Galloway Campbell, t.
Minos Broussard and Henry Smith
are appointed instead.
Ga motion duly seconded the sum
of thirty dollars be and is hereby APP
propriated to pay for the construction
of a bridge across Grand Marias 5th
ward.
Mr.. Eldredge as member of COM
mittee ON repair Of bridgea at Trasi-
mond Guidry's made a partial report
and asked for power to reconstruct
said bridge which was granted.
Mr.. b. Leblac reported completion
of bridge near Numas Leblanc and
asked to be discharged which request
was granted.
On motion duly seconded the clerk
is instructed to draw a warrant in
favor of Theogene Meaux for twenty
five dollars.
On motion duly seconded the &C.
ton of this body organizing the
Grand Marias drainage district be
and is hereby repealed.
On motion duly seconded, that
portion of the 9th ward starting at
Southern boundary of the Abbeville
: Canal at boundary Of 9th ward fol-
lowing said canal to Deer Marsh
: thence south to Schooner Bayou,
said district to be known as the 9th
ward drainage district with domicile
at Mr.. Israel B~roussard's and Mr.. A.
Hebard Nunez Is appointed COM
missioner for four years. and Messrs.
Felix Broussard and Ernest Dartez
we're appointed commissioners 70
serve two years.
!, A report of Jury Of Freeholders
was received for a public road
i through lands of Messrs S. Mouton
; Jules HILBERT ct ais and on motion
was accepted and declared a public
road see Fol. $40 and 7 Vol. 2 Police
n Jury records.
!; The Vouchers and blank
e OYSTER Licenses received in settle
j. ment with the parish treasurer we're
d then burned in open session.
A committee from the town OF 40
rs neville composed of Messrs. M. i.
IS Gordy, J.. r. Kitchell and j.. II.
q Leguenec appeared and asked that
Q the Police Jury, make an appropria-
/. ton Of SIS, 600. 90 towards the con-
sfruction of a school building for a
ID high school in the town OF AooeSilie
N said anonnt to be paid as tbs finances
or If rhe parish will permit action there
ID on was postponed until next regular
meeting.
On molten duly seconded resolved
to that Mrs Emile Tbibodeaux be anc
re IS hereby authorized TO advertise fol
ut the adjustment Of that portion OF TN
1 ,,tY.tol hat apan ser is
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-20
SRej9tG dc Renaissance,

ID Assistance Mutuelle & P~atriotieue
A IA Paroisse Vermilion, Louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-20
REGLEMENTS.

Article Ter. Tout individu H
sirant deven,r membre de Ia socIefe
FRANCHISE de Renaissance, d.
Assistance Mu,uelle ct P~a'riotiqfe
Franchise de Ia paroisse Vermllian
Lne.. de,ra au preaIable preudre
coaEaissance de la constitution e.
dos Regiments &c Ia soclete, apra8
ouoi il fera Ia demande par ecrit an
comite execntif Ell i'accompagnera
de la somme de deux piaslres 81, q
sumettre au marshall. Cette demande
deyra etre adressee au se%cretaire et
c%ou,enir les mons. prenonls des
pessalaufs, son ages le iteo de 50
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
May Revoke Or. walkers Peuslon.

Washington, Nov. ll.-Dr. Mary
Walker, the eX-army nurse, is alleged
to have called the eNecutioner of Czol-
gosz murderer and the late president
himself a murderer ON account of his
policy in the Philippines,
A special examiner of the pension
office Investigated the matter and his
report will be submitted to congress in
case that body should call for it. Com.
missioner Evans explained that he had
no authority 10 revoke the woman's
pension, but that Congress could do 50.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Nov. 6.-Dr. ID. NJ. Fisk,
pastor of the First Congregational
church, has accepted the position of
field secretary at Washburn college.
lie will also occupy the chair of so
GEOLOGY The salary of the new posi-
tion is $4,000 year Dr. Fisk has
been pastor OF the Congregational
church here for two years. Under the
terms of his employment by the college
he will work over the state, raising
money and soliciting students in addi-
ton 10 his work as professor.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Oklahoma Land Omces..

Washington, Nov. 0.-The secretary
of the interior has decided to postpone
the consideration of the plan to con-
solidate the Oklahoma City and Guth-
rie land districts in Oklahoma until
thorough investigation can be made
into the condition of all the eight land
districts of the territory created under
former acts of congress. 1t has become
apparant that there are more land dis
tricts in the territory than the land
office business justifies and Secretary
Hitchcock deems it wise and prudent
to take the entire business up and con-
piecemeal.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE United
States supreme court heard arguments
in the case of the interstate commerce
commission against the western rail-
roads terminating at Chicago. The
case involves the legality of the ter
minal charge of So per car ON all cars
carrying live stock into the Union
stock yards at Chicago in addition to
the through rate charge, The commits
sion decided against the terminal tar
iff, but the railroads appealed To the
court.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Mother nloI,erh,ke nend.

Bunker Hill, Kan, Nov. 1l.-Mother
Bickerdyke of army fame died here at
the age of 81 years. Funeral services
were held here today and the body will
be taken to Galesburg, H., for burial.
Mother BickerdylSe's work among
the Union soldiers during the war is
well known. A few days before her
death she said: Nobody knows how
much the soldier boys suffered God
bless them"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
VALUE OF OUR HARVESTS.
Governor Stanley Finds Them Many
and Weighty.
HIS REASONS HERE GIVEN.

Topeka, Nov 1l.-Governor Stanley
introduces the formal portion of his
thanksgiving proclamation thus:
Once more our annual harvests have
been gathered, in some respects, the
most bountiful the state has ever pro-
duccd. Prices for the products Of our
farms, mines and workshops have been
satisfactory. Our bank deposits have
shown large gain. Our population is
increasing. There has been a satisfac-
tory growth in attendance in our uni
versities, colleges, academies and COM
mon schools. Nearly half a million
dollars have been set apart for the
erection of new school buildings. New
homes are springing up all over the
state. Churches and Sunday schools
are in flourishing condition. The peo-
pie are interested as never before in
the cause of benevolence and charity.
We have been free from plague and
pestilence. The Great Ruler has been
merciful in his dealings with us and
lavish with his bounties. For the bles-
sings of another year the people n the
state have great cause for thanksgiv-
inU
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
KANSAS CROPS AS SHOWN
By Omcisl Tables of the q. 8 AeeicuI-
taraI Department

Topeka, Nov. 5.-Secretary Coburu
has complied some interesting tables
from the official report of the L. ;. de-
partment of agriculture, of which a
summary is here given.
The first table gives the total com
bined value of the wheat and coru
crops in the ranking fifteen states, dur
ing the five years beginning with ls0G
and ending with 1900. In this list
Kansas ranks first with a total value of
s37s, ,433,347.
Another table gives the value OF
wheat aud corn of the fifteen highest
states, OF the crop of 1900; and Kansas
is at the head of the list.
Another table gives Kansas fifth
place in the value of the corn crop OF
Is of the best corn states for the year
1900; and Kansas stands at the head for
value of it wheat crop of 1900. the figure
being SI5, ,36s, 76O. This is about, sl3,,
100000 over the next highest state
Minnesota.
In these reports Kansas takes second
place in value of the wheat and corr
for each inhabitant. Of the crop of 1900
the per capita value being given al
SG6. IL
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
The Eight Hour Law.

Topeka, Nov. THE right of the
state to compel contractors employed
by municipalities to work their men
but eight hours "A day when there is no
such stipulation in the contract will be
passed upon by the supreme court in
the case against w. W. Atkins. of Kan
sas City, which will be decided at this
term of court.
Upon the decision of this case rests
the constitutionality of the eight hour
law. Unless the position taken by the
state is upheld. the law is rendered
practically worthless.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
For n Church.

Sedalia, Mo-, Nov. s.-Mrs. f. A.
Cochran, of Yonkers, n. y, presented
the Episcopal church of Sedalia with
81, 900. Several weeks ago she informed
Rev. J. 5. Moody, rector, that if the
congregation would raise 50, 900 of the
$4,000 debt owed by the church, she
would contribute the remaining 81 900.
This was done by Mr.. Moody, and Mrs.
Cockran's check for $4,000 was re-
ceived.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
lSK RECEIVER FOR A FARM.
Old Story OF Aged People Deciding
Farm To Children.
ARGUED IN SUPREME COURT.

Topeka, Nov 1.-THE supreme court
was asked TO appoint a receiver for n
farm in Harper county. This is an
unusual proceeding, as receivers are
almost always appointed by district
courts. William and Mary Reimcr,
two old people Of Harper county, be-
came feeble, and told their daughter.
Emma Myers, that If she and her hus-
band would come from Illinois and live
with them during the rest of their lives
they would give them (the Myers
their farm. The Myers came and i'm
due time induced the old folks TO deed
the farm TO them. Shortly afterwards
they refused To live longer with the
Reimers This left the old people
without farm or home. They brought
suit in the district court against the
Myers to cancel the deed TO the prop
erty. The jury returned verdict
declaring the conveyance void. The
Myers appealed the case to the SUI
preme court and asked for a receiver
To take charge and manage the farm
while the case was pending. The mo-
tion for receiver was argued and the
court took the matter under advise
mont
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Nov Bond agents are
making slow progress in getting
Western Kansas counties whose de-
faulted bonds are held in the state
school fund TO refund those bonds at "A
lower rate of interest. The counties
are dealing direct with the attorney
general who has been authorized to
compromise the delinquent bonds. The
attorney general in some instances has
compromised by reducing the interest
on the the bonds to per cent; in others
TO 9 per cent. and in others TO per cent.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Labor Uhion Mayor.

San Francisco, Nov. s.-Mayor- Elect
ticket, has issued the following state
ment:
II wish to say to the merchants and
financiers of the city that they need
entertain no fears whatever of any
actions upon my part tending to in
augurate radical revolutionary policy
of municipal government Invested
capital will be given the consideration
it deserves and it will be my aim to see
that business interests suffer nothing
| will consider all classes and try TO
harmonic all interests which stand
for the upbuilding of San Francisco"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
COMPARATIVE FIGURES.
Commissioners Evans Gives Them Regard
ing Pension Claims,

Washington, Nov. l1.-Commissioner
OF Pensions H. Clay Evans gives the
following in his report:
While the civil war lasted four years
and the casualties were enormous, and
the Spanish-American war lasted only
about faur months, with comparatively
few casualties, it is shown that three
years after the close of the Spanish
American war, claims for pensions
amounting TO about 20 per cent of tho
number of soldiers engaged in that war
had been fled, while in 1872, or seven
years after the close of the civil war,
only about per cent of the soldiers
engaged in that war had filed claims.
The commissioner says he is not pre-
pared TO believe that those who engaged
in the war with Spain were less patri-
otic or more covetous than their an
cestors. but, in his opinion, 1t is the
fault of the system of pensioning, with
its active army of attorneys, solicitors
and drummers, who are practically
licensed by the government with thlL
promise of s25 for each claim allowed.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
To Punish Alma Rioters.

Topeka, Nov. G.-Attorney General
GODDARD is aroused over the action of the
gang of toughs at Alma in throwing
rotten eggs at Rev. Mr.. Gibson and fill
ing his kitchen with beer kegs because
he had led in a fight recently TO close
up the joints. and in letter TO County
Attorney f. A. Seaman, of Wabaunsee
county, GODDARD instructed him to use
every effort TO bring the guilty parties
To time and suggested that proceedings
be instituted TO Dust the Yarshal of
Alma from Office.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Powder Magazine Explode..

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Nov. 6.-The
powder magazine of the Santa Fe Pa
cihc at Williams, containing 1000
pounds of powder, exploded, the shock
breaking windows and glassware and
tearing off doors of houses. The mag
azine is supposed to have caught fire
from sparks from an engine which was
switching nearby. The engineer and
switching crew escaped injury but the
cars We're torn into kindling wood and
the engine wrecked. The damage will
amounts to many thousands of dollars.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
suItan Grants EverythIng.

Paris, Nov. 1.-The Sultan, in ac-
cepting the French demands, authorizes
the working of the French schools
hitherto unrecognized; secondly he re-
cognizes officially the existence of the
religious and hospitable institutions al
ready founded and accords them Gus
toms immunity and exemption from
certain taxes and thirdly, he authorizes
the reconstruction of the schools and
hospitable inst ,utions destroyed at the
time of the Armenian troubles, of which
list is attached to the French note.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Gen. Funston Coming Home.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. ct is
stated that General Frederick Funston
will shortly apply for leave of absence
from the Philippines and return to the
United States on visit 1t is said
that he is recovering rapidly from the
operation of appendicitis recently un-
dergone at Manila hospital. General
Frederick ID. Grant will. it is stated.
likely succeed Gen. Funston in COM
mand of the San Fernando district.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Wichita, Nov. 7.-Some days since a
mail pouch was missed from the train
between Enid and Lahoma, o. T.
Postofiice Inspector lIosford, of Wich-
ita, took the trail and ran down the
thief as he was about to leave Chicka-
sha, |. r., for New Orleans with his
plunder. lie had disposed of certain
checks and money orders. The pouch
contained in drafts, checks and money
orders about 1000. The thief is "A
brakeman named George O'Brien, who
lives in Caldwell. The evidence against
him is conclusive.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
England on Anxious Seat.

London, Nov. 6.-What is regarded
as an important announcement TO the
people of Great Britain for new taxes
and fresh loans was made by the chan
cellor of the eXchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, in a speech at Bristol.
After alluding to the enormous in
crease in the ordinary expenditures of
the government he reviewed the war
taxes and said that the ever increasing
demand on the national exchequer
gave reasons for careful thought and
even anxiety for the future
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov, 6.-After an
absence of twenty-one years, during
which time his relatives had heard of
him but once, and that fifteen years
ago, Thomas Cherry arrived in Pitts
burg and drove out to the old home
near Buelah to find his old father and
mother who had tried for so many
years to find their lost son, both dead.
1t is a dramatic story this wandering
life which Tom Cherry has led. lie
has been all over this continent. TO
Hawaii and Australia, and now came
direct from Nome, Alaska.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Kansas Grades Recognized.

Topeka, Nov. 9.-The New York
board Of trade will make contracts on
Kansas grades of wheat beginning next
May. This information was contained
in letter from the board received by
State Grain Inspector Northrup. This
is quite victory for the Kansas de-
partment. Galveston and Chicago have
recognized the grades for some time
and now New York has decided to come
in
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Nov. s.-The Chicago, Rock
Island S Pacific Railway company has
filed an amended charter with the sec
retary of state, increasing its capital
to 100000, 900. This is an increase of
Sl0,O00,000 The additional capital, it
is said, will be used in taking up the
obligations of the El Paso extension,
now being built The company paid
the state 81, 100 as fees for granting the
amended charter.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
snrnlus Exceed. Cnpital.

Topeka, Nov. bank Commissioner
Albaugh received letter from an East
ern financial paper asking him if it
in Kansas whose surplus was greater
than their capital. 1t said that it had
seen the statement in newspaper and
wanted TO confirm it. The bank com
missioner replied giving list of thirty
seven state and private banks in Kan
sas under his control where the surplus
is greater than the capital
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
No New TrInl For Cnrter.

Washington, Nov. ll.-Captain Ober-
lin Carter will not be given new
trial, as has been enormously reported.
The government attached Sl5O,OOO of
Carter's property and the hearing by
Judge Kohlstaat is in relation only to
that property, or the title therein.
Attorney General Knox said with the
Sl50,000 which the government will
soon recover the total amount restored
to the government will foot up over
half a million dollars. Incidentally,
however, the quettion of Captain Car
ier's trial by a military court will be
raised
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Catbalogan, Island OF Samar, Nov IL.
The few Filirinos who are surrender
ing say that the insurgent leader Lux
bans provisions are exhausted and that
he and his men are living on scanty
supply of sweet potatoes Lulxban is
being strongly urged to surrender. He
is weakening, and it is believed he will
yield owing to the blockade making il
impossible for him TO procure more
food. The insurgents are described as
being in great fear of the SOL
diers.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Kan, Nov. s.-Congressman
Charles Curtis is in favor of making
one state out of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory. He believes that President
Roosevelt will make recommendation
to that effect, if he takes the subject up
at all.
est states in the union, said Mr.. Curtis
1.-The two territories are rich in MN
eral and agriculture, and they would
start out as state with million peo-
pie. | believe that majority of the
people of the two territories are in
favor of single statehood.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Nov. 6.-State Treasurer
Grimes stated that he would quit
stamping warrants mot paid for want
of funds" on November Is. Several
counties are now turning in delinquent
taxes and others viii begin turning in
new taxes on December /. The war
rants stamped during the past two
months will be taken up in January.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Every package of cocoa or chocolate
put out by Walter Baker & Co. bears
the well-kno,;n trademark of the
chocolate girl. and the pl ce of manu-
facture. "Dorcho Mass" House
keepers are advised to examine their
purchases. and make sure that other
goods have not been substituted. They
received three gold medals from the
American exposition.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Paris, Nov An official dispatch
announces the arrival of Admiral Call
lard's squadron at the island of Nifty
lene. The French commander carried
out his instructions which were to
occupy the three ports of the island
and to seize the customs. One cruiser
and three torpedo boats got separated
from the squadron, owing to the speed
Of the latter.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19

Topeka, Kans., Nov. The Union
Pacific railroad company has with
drawn from the market several thou
sand acres of land in Ellis and Trego
counties, this state, as a result of the
recent excitement, over the alleged dis
coveries of gold in that section. The
railroad land is full of shale which it
is claimed, carries from 50 TO Si2 of
gold to the ton. The Union Pacific
has sent experts to the gold fields to
make an investigation. This action
has awakened additional interest in
the gold excitement.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-19
Monthly Coinage Statement.

Washington Nov. s.-The monthly
coinage statement of the coinage execu-
ted at the mints of the United States
shows that for the month of October,
1901, the total coinage was Ss,72s, s6s,
as follows: Gold, 50, $50, 900; silver, ST.
79l, ,466; minor coins, Sls7, $50.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-16
Shoes and Health.

Many women torture themselves by
cramping their feet into too small
shoes, in the hope of thereby increas-
ing their charms. The effect is just
the contrary. To begin with, the pro-
cess causes pain, and the result is that
the face often has a strained, worn
look, which is followed in time by
wrinkles. Sometimes the compression
is sufficient to cause not only cOrns
and bunions, but also more serious
injury to the foot. which, instead OF
being, as it ought to be, q thing of
beauty, becomes almost as hideously
distorted as that of a Chinese lady.
Too tight shoes are always worn at
the expense of health, for their wearer
gives up walking exercise on account
of the suffering and difficulty it N
wolves. A shoe that is too narrow or
too short is such an instrument of tor
ture that one cannot imagine SEN
sible woman would ever have recourse
to 1t, but every shoemaker knows that
many fashionable women habitually
under go this self-imposed penance.
Their intimates probably find their
charms lessened by tn, irritable nerves
and tempers which they now acquire,
and even strangers soon notice an anx-
ious, suffering, and even disagreeable
expression becoming fixed on their
hitherto pleasant features, but still
they persist in their efforts to obtain
"a pretty little foot" wifi courage
worthy of better cause.