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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

There is something radically wrong
with the drainage of Vermilion street
from East street to Lyman C. Lyons
old home. j. NJ. Beauxis and other
residents and taxpayers in that
neighborhood complain bitterly that
the street aud bridge committee OF
the town council r ~neglecting them,
and that the street itself is being
washed away for a lack of proper
bitches and drains.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The Jennings Times states that W.
C. Lehman, who farms rice south
east OF town, has set the pace for well
irrigation. He has $50 acres in rice
and is successfully watering the en-
tire tract from one 5 inch well. To
do his the pump has been constantly
at work but up to the present time
everything has worked very salts
factorily.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Evidently no efforts has been SPAR
ed W. make The Ladies' Home Jour
nal for August a positive boon to its
readers during these warm midsum-
mer days. Its light, readable articles,
bright stories, clever poems, charm
ing music, and numerous beautiful
illustrations afford the easiest and
pleasantest kind of entertainment for
leisure hours. Enchanting views OF
the lovely scenery in the Engadine
Valley and among the Swiss and
italian lakes, as well as as such de-
lightful articles as The Singing
Village Of Germany and "What
Girl-Llfe in Italy Means" allure the
thoughts to foreign lands. By The
Curtis Publishing Company, Phil
adelphla. One dollar a year; ten
cents a copy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
Sundays Ball Game.

Sunday the Abbeville Base Ball
team went up the bayou to SEVERN
Leblanc's place, to cross bats with
the team OF that neighborhood, the
result was that the Abbeville boys
received a crushing defeat, making
only s points while the other side
scored 21. Another game will be
played Sunday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
Rough and Tumble Fight.

At q ball at Perry's Bridge, Satu-
turday night, Will Ewing and A. He
brard Nunez engaged in rough rnd
tumble fight, in which Ewing chewed
up and bit off part of Nunez's a L.
DR.. Robert Young sewed the piece of
ear back to its place. Mr.. Ewing
was placed under 500 bond Mon
day for his appearance before the
Grand Jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Nettles are
entertaining the formers mother.
District attorney b. Nelson Greene
returned home Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Holmes are the
proud parents of 3 little daughter
born to them last week,
Mrs. Or. w. G. Mays returned
Saturday evening, from a visit to
friends and relatives in Carencro.
Miss Aida Francez, 9 charming
young lady of Carencro, is here on a
visit to the family of Louis Leoutaud.
Rev. Noise Bergman has returned
to New Orleans after a pleasant stay
here with relatives.
Miss Louise Landry has returned
from a pleasant visit to relatives IN
Abbeville, La.-Baton Rouge Truth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. McHenry
are being congratulated upon the
recent addition of a little daughter to
their family.
Miss Myrtle Sokolosky, a charm-
ing young lady of Abbeville, is on
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nor
mand.-St. Mary Optic.
Emile Lemare jr, a prominent
stock kealer of the sixth ward is now
spending a while at Hot Springs,
Ark.
Henry d. Labit of Houma, La,
is here on a visit on a visit to the
family of his brother Postmaster
Libit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johra j. Robin, Of
Crowley come over Thursday on a
visit to Mrs. f. +. Young, and other
relatives.
Mrs. A. f. Maxfeld has much
sympathy in her recent bereavement
the death of her sister Mrs. d. M.
Craig, who died July 9th, at her home
Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Tom Erwin who was so dangerous
" wounded, a couple of weeks since
by a pistol shot in the right lung, is
rapidly recovering and will soon be
out again.
w. p. Edwards, of the law firm of
Edwards & Greene, left Sunday on a
vacation which he will spend in the
North and Canada. He was accom-
panied by our energetic young friend
Preston j. Greene the stenographer.
Our old friend Capt. w. d. Gooch
of Perry's Bridge has again favored
us with a valued contribution from
his truck patch, in the shape OF some
@H ## #4&r
luscious water and musk melons.
Henry l.. Gueydah, editor and
proprietor of the Gueydan News, was
in Crowley Tuesday on his way to
Buffalo. Mr.. Gueydan was accom-
panied by his wife. They expect to
spend two weeks or more in the northc
and east.-Signai.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The Southern Pacific will run an
excursion from Washington to Able
vile on Sunday, July 2Sth, leaving
Opelousas at 8:15 a. m, and return
same evening fare for round trip,
1926. In connection with this ex-
cursion there will be a boat ride up
Bayou Vermilion to Hunters Canal
for soc, which will consume four
hours. ibis will be a nice trip, and
the ride on the water should cool off
the passengers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
NOTICE.

Bids will be received for building a
public bridge across l'oulee Kinney
near "Trasimond GuidPy'sn bids to be
in hands Of the committee not later
than Monday the 22nd day of July
plans and specifications can be had by
calling at the Sheriffs office.
81. l.. ELDREDGE,
CORNELIUS HARRINGTON, ! Com.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The first sack of rice of the new
crop, was sold at Rayne, La. last
week. It was sold by Bernard &
Chappuis to the Lake Charles Rice
Milling Company for $500
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Crowley got excited last Friday
and hung a niger who had tried to
kill policeman Turner and several
citizens who were attempting his ar
rest. While they were at it they
should have lynched the peeler for
being such a bad shot!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Main street is being graded from
4he depot to Vermilion street and it
will be a good job.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The S, P, has made a special rate
of nj and a third fare on account of
the Lake Arthur camp meeting, on
July Is, 10, 20 and n, with a re-
turn limit of August 2. This is quite
g larger concession than is usually
allowed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Nearly 2000 horses and mules
were killed by charbon in the lower
Arkansas valley.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Stebbin's lumber yard is preparing
for the fall trade; a large lumber
shed is going up Or Lafayette street
in the real Of the Feray residence,
and will be used TO store away dress
ed lumber.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

In a few days the front of the
First National Bank will be orna-
mented by . couple of handsome
metal signs which were received the
other day and are nov receiving the
finishing touches at the hands of the
painter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The negro arrested by officer Turn
er Monday night, thought to be
wanted ID yermilion parish for murd-
'er, was taken TO Abbeville by Sheriff
IIebert on the night train.-Crowley
Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Everybody is duly thankful for the
few cool nights we have enjoyed this
week. Really they make life worth
the living and sleep Gods best gift
TO man.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Tuesday night was delightfully."-
cool such a welcome change from
The sweltering weather we have been
having.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The fruit crop this year will not be
very large, especially the figs and
peaches. There will be a good crop
of pears.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
DIED:

CRA1G-At Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
July 9th, 1901, Mrs. D. NJ. Craig
loving sister of Mrs. A. F. Maxfield.
was called to her home in heaven.
She leaves q husband, four sisters
and two brothers to mourn her loss.
She was a devoted wife and Loving
sister, and passed so peaceably away
conscious to the last, sending g sweet
goodby and said ssall meet me in
heaven How sweet to die trust
ing in Jesus. Peace he to her ashes.
Assessor Lormand stated to the
Signal representative Wednesday
that the assessment rolls of the par.
ish will be completed about August
10. Mr.. Lormand says that he
thinks the total assessment of the
parish will amount to about So, 000,-
000.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The man afflicted with many prom
ises and few performances will be
taught anew lesson before he dies,
provided he does not die too soonr
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Leconte pears are ripening and thu
crop tho small is of good quality.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27
OPEN THE COURT HOUSE.

Tomorrow there will be a big crowd
of excursionists in town and the
Court House being the only public
building in town, should be open to-
the public and the excursionists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The State Board of Health decid-
ed to quarantine against the Charlton
infected districts of Mississippi and
Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The parish Jail is being painted :
beautiful deep red. Ejus Leblanc
IS doing the job and doing it well.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Clean up and disinfect your prem
ises. This hot weather will breed
sickness if filth is abundant,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Abbeyile is becoming quite a pop
ular excursion point with the South
ern Pacific and our hustling real es-
state agents should lose no time in
getting in some good work on the
multitude.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

People who sing Their own praise
are pretty apt TO sing out ii taae,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

The good people of Baton Rouge
are making elaborate preparations
for the Confederate Veterans Rea
union, which will assemble in that
city on August 9TH and 9Th.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

1t is a frequent habit for a num-
Der OF youngsters to go swimming of
evenings in the river and some are
unable to swim. Parents should be
more careful in regard to their child
ren bathing in the river as they are
apt to get drowned.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

1t is reported til ssalt water is
~botherlng the rice fHners at Lakes
Arthur, and if rains do not come
soon will do serious damage. The
water is hrackish d. fan up as Mer-
mnntau and rbe dsh are comirss Oh
up stream with TIE fresh
Estherwood Enterprise.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-07-27

Joseph Laurents was arrested
yesterday by Sheriff Perkins on a
letter from Sheriff Hebert, of Yer
million, stating he had a warrant
charging him with obtaining money
under false pretenses. Sheriff Perk-
lngs conveyed him to Lafayette yes
terday, where he was delivered to
sheriff Hebert .-La}e Charles Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29


Patrick was lying in bed In q hospi-
tai He had been brought in a few
days before after a fall from the top
OF a building on which he had been at
work. With all his suffering he never
lost his cheerful spirits. and livened
up many of the other patients with
his bright remarks and short stories.
The doctor happened along and asked
him how he felt
Fairly well. doctor. This right leg
Of moine is a very ungrateful spalpeen,
consitherin' that it wuz only broke in
wan place. whin it moight have been
smashed in a dozen"
How did you fail. Patrick" the
doctor asked. Did you lose your
head?"
Faith, no; sure. it was me footin' oi
lost"
What time did it happen2"
We'll. OF wuzn't SO sure before
fell; but l wuz thinkin' comm down
that it wuz near dinner-hour. an Oi
wuz convinced OF that same whin Of
passed the second story. fer Oi saw
the people in there attn dinner. ."-Har-
per's Round Table.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29


.-e4- .0.e; so / wrote to her, and
she got me taken as a probationer. |
was there for six months, and then
went to London to be trained. in
tended to reyolutlonize the whole art of
nursing, but now Laurerce has spoiled
all my plans"
There was no doubt that this was the
heiress Of the will in my possession;
the question was, did the $4,000 still
exist, or had the heir-at-law made
away with it?
what kind Of a man is this Patrick
Darcy?" / asked.
"a hard man. Very clos about
money. He is a good deal younger
than my uncle"
rs he married."
NO, he never married; his one idea
is to save money. I don't know what
will become OF It when he dies, for he
has no one Of his own"
This was satisfactory, and took my
leave as soon as ! could, feeling little
ashamed OF my apparently motiveless
curiosity. which. / could see, surprised
my old friend somewhat.
The first thing I did on reaching
home was to take Master Humphrey
from the book shelves. and make sure
that the win was quite safe. Next
morning I took it to my own solicitor
who assured ne that it was a valid
will. properly executed. He also prom
ised to make inquiries about Patrick
Darcy. And these inquiries proved
satisfactory: for. in a few days. he in
formed me that Patrick Darcy was a
well-to-dO man, and a mark for a far
larger sum than the one due to Anas-
tasia Ffrench.
A day or two later, therefore. I pre-
sented myself again at Mrs. Powers.
Il have brought you a wedding pres
ent. my dear" I said to Sister Anna.
handing her the three volumes Of Mas
ter Humphrey"
of course" I added. seeing the look
of surprise that Mrs. Power could not
entirely conceal. you shall have the
orthodox bracelet or claret jug later
on: this is only a preliminary"
Indeed. DIT. Moran" said Sister An
IA. i don't think anything could give
me greater pleasure than this. it is
Just like the copy Of Master Humphry'
we had at home. Why. I do believe It
IS the actual book. Here is the very
pencil mark that poor uncle was 50
angry with me for making Where
did you get this. Dr. Moran? Was Il
from Patrick Dalcyg"
II bought g. my dear. at a second
hand book shop a year OF tso ago.
It was only the ether day I discovered
that you had an interest IN IT, Turn
to the picture Of Barnaby and his ra-
ven. ] think you win find something
there that concerns YOU
She turned to the pages with a prac-
ticed hand until she reached the one
she sought
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29

There Is no absolute remedy for the
bites of mosquitoes - other insects.
observed a physician; ''taat is. nothing
that will make you as good as new. in
stantly. but / have found that the ordin-
airy household ammonia is az good as
anything else. Il should be applied
freely to the bite except in cases where
the bites are above the eyes. In such
cases I would not use Il for the reason
that should any Of It get n the eyes IL
would give considerable pain. For flea
bites ammonia Is also very eIectnaL
For the sting Of bees. hornets or wasp5
apply the ordinary bread soda dampen-
ed by water IN the form Of a paste or
ammonia. Allow Il to remain on the
part affected as long as possible, and At
least for ten minutes.
"The alkall in the ammonia or soda
neutralizes the poison IN the bite. which
is generally acid. Ise witch hazel.
which Is much used now. is also good
for bites OF any kind. Il neutraiizes
the irritation and win do considerable
in the way Of keeping children from
scratching the bites or irrltated places"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29


A mother was arrested for intoNca-
tion and arraigned before tae judge.
Seven dollars and sixty cents hne,
said the judge. sternly- But the wom-
an had not a cent. Her seyen-year-old
boy said to his tiny sister.
Come on: we've got to get that
money or mamll have to 60 to jail.
Just wait, Mr. Judge. and wen get
itr'
The children hurried ont Of the
courtroom, and, going from store 20
store, solicited contributions to keep
nam from going to Jail" the boy
promising to return the money as soon
as be could earn it.
Soon he came back. aud laying a
handful Of change on the desk, ex-
claimed:
There's two dollars, Mr.. Judge, and
can get no more now I amt as big
as mann. and I can't do as much work
but if you'll just let me go to Jail
stead o. her, III stay longer to make
up for II"
The bystanders wiped their eyes and
a policeman exclaimed:
Your mother shan't 60 TO jail, my
lad. if / have to pay the fine myself. =
4 will remit the fine 2 said the judge
The mother in tears and clasping her
boy, solemnly declared that she would
lead a better life.-The Contributor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29
People Of whom You have Heard

People Of Whom You Have Heard
The young man who cast his eye on
young lady coming out OF church has
had It replaced, and now sees as well
as ever.
The man who could not trust his feel
ings is supposed 10 do business on a
cash principle.
The lady who went of in Mysteries
came back on the 81 road.
The gentleman who went too far IN
an argument was brought home on
stretcher
The man who wrestled with adversl-
~ wore out the knees OF his trousers
and got worsted.
The man who jumped up on the spur
Of the moment was soon glad TO at
down again.
The girl who burst into tears has
been put together.
The young man who few into pas
sion has had his wings clipped.
The young man who was taken by
surprise has returned.
The man who painted the signs Of
the times is now out Of a job.
The man who was moved to tears
complains OF the dampness Of the prem-
ises and wishes TO be moved back
again.-Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29

An interesting story is told OF the
way one Of The young labor leaders
was taught English. She Is a young
German, with natural gift FOR speak
ing; her language has been distinctive
because Of its poeiical imagery and
fire. She was very anxious 20 know
English sufficiently 10 speak In public
and a friend undertook 10 teach her
he soon discovered. however. that an
ordinary English grammar and read
ing book was absolutely running her
style. X was killing all the poetry
and force Of her language. and she
was in danger Of becoming common
place. As an experiment he tried
teaching her from the Psalms and
Isaiah. with such good results that 81
was the only textbook In the future
Her teacher has 10 this WY succeeded
in translating not only the words for
her. but her manner OF expression. so
that through the old prophets the new
one speaks TO as.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29

It is fact not generally known that
the first man to introduce a bicycle in
this country was Thomas W. Lawford
who came to this country in 1870 as
British vice consul. Mr. Lawford died
IN Virginia last year, aged SO years.
There are many people in Baltimore
who remember Mr. L.awfOrd He in
duced firm Of wheel manufacturers at
Coventry, England, to send an exhibit
to this country for the exposition, and
he took charge Of It during the cen
tennial AT the close Of the big show
he took the exhibit TO Baltimore and
established there the first bicycle
agency In this country. The present
safety wheel was not in use at that
time. The bicycles were Of the old
wagon-wheel style
Mr.. Lawford, Notwithstanding his ad-
yanced years. rode a tricycle. himself.
and he was the first TO run the ma
chimes in this country His appear
anee on the street invariably created
a sensation, and he was always fol-
lowed by crowds Of children, who
greatly admired his performance. To
older people Mr.. Lawford was equally
a revelation, and few who saw him
then ever thought that the silent
steed" would become so popular and
useful. Mr. Lawford was usually ac-
cOmpanied by big setter dog. Crowds
congregated whenever he made his APP
pearance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29

Boleros are one OF the distinctive
features Of the latest street gowns IN
Paris. aud canvas Examines and mo-
hairs are made up with this little Jack
ct, cut very short. and often rounded
up the middle Of the back 70 a point.
showing the wide-draped belt Of black
satin below. The boler0 90 made OF
the material like the skirt. and
trimmed around the edge with braid.
or the whole jacket Is cut out OF some
handsome embroidery on silk or grass
linen. II the jacket IS plain. a showy
collar and royers OF embroidery are a
pretty addition. Plaid silks are very
effective for vests and revers for this
sort Of gown. with the wide black belt
for a finish. OF the revers and collar
may Be Of the plaid and the rest OF
some pretty shot silk or tucked and
lace trimmed muslin. This combina-
iion makes a navy blue mohair gown
very stylish. Another idea for a dark
blue gown Is a bright green cloth collar
and revera which extend into a band
down either side Of the jacket. plainly
stitched On the edges and finished uith
a row OF tiny gold buttons.-Ex-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29
Mud a. . skin Beautiae.

The latest fad for the improvement
Of the complexion is the use Of mud as
a skin beautifer. This remedy Is one
Of the wrinkles which the summer girl
has brought back from the place Of
her summer sojourn. In the early
DAYS Of the western states. mud was
highly valued by the women Of the
country. The early settlers borrowed
the mud idea from the Indians. who
valued 1t for its medicinal effect.
Not even whisky will remove the
effects OF a poisonous snake or spider
bite so rapidly as a thick coating Of
mud, quickly and frequently applied
even the dogs in the western states
know this. Let one Of them get bit
ten By a snake, and he straightway
flies to the nearest creek. and there,
immersed In the gumlike mud OF the
bottom, he stays until instinct tells
him that he is safe. Mosquito bites,
hives. raahes, and all the similar evils
which are apt to make life IN the coun-
try hard and unpleasant are also miti-
gated. If not entirely cured, by this
simple application Of mud.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29

Peel ripe peaches, stone them. and
cut them small: weigh three-quariers
Of a pound Of sugar for each pound Of
cut fruit and ieacup OF water Tor sch
pound Of sugar set Il over the IRE.
when Il boils. skim Il clear. then put in
the peaches. let them boil quite fast
mash them fne and let them boil until
the whole is a jeilied mass and thick.
then put It In small jars Or tumbiern:
when cold secure % as Tor jellics. Hal
a pound Of sugar for a pound Of
win make nice marmalade.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-29


Tomatoes were once raised simply for
ornament, and called BY the romantic
name Of love apples, but since then
they have become SO useful as a vegeta-
bic that they have been relegated 10 the
kitchen garden. and one wonders now
how we ever found any beauty in them.
The root Of the Gala lily Is now about
to be introduced as a vegetable by the
Department Of Agriculture. says a wri-
ter IN the Housekeeper. and should
It come into general use, ,ss may see
the time when farmers will have great
fields Of callas, an the lovely white
flowers will have become SO common
that their beauty win be no longer aD-
preciated. Il has not been many years
since potatoes were raised IL England
simply on account OF their flowers, and
who admires them now7 Can we hope
any better fate for the Gala when once
It has become a food?
The root OF the lily. when properly
cooked, Is said 10 be very much like
potato. The calla lily has long been
cultivated for food IN Egypt. and Is
a common vegetable in Japan. Flor
ida has already begun the Industry OF
raising lilies for this purpose. as they
prefer swampy soil, and are especially
adapted for cultivation in sous parts
Of that state. where other vegetables do
not thrive.