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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

F. +. Miles has had 3 set back in
bis electric railway building along
the Teche. The supreme court de-
cided that the Police Jurles have no
right to grant franchises, that the
right is vested in the legislature.
However, there is no idea of aband-
ing the project, but as soon as the
Legislature meets the question will be
submitted and a bill undoubtedly pass
making the proper grants.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Nose Allen, the negro who wa

Nose Allen, the negro who wa
shot during a KnappyiIle row about
two weeks ago, is able to be out on
the streets again. Here is a case
where the bullet struck fairly, pierre
ed the liver, grazed the lungs, bruis-
ed the kidneys and lodged the heart.
A Lake Charles physician had him
on his feet in fifteen days. If Nose
had stood higher in the social scale he
would have had q dozen famous doc
tors to attend him, and now Nose
would be dead and the medical men
would be writing magazine articles
guessing what allied him.-Lake
Charles Press.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Rev. Irl r. Hicks Is Not Dead.

Notwithstanding . widely current
rumor that the Rev. Irl R. Hicks was
dead, he never was in better health,
and never did q harder and more
successful years work than that just
closing. He has just completed his
large and splendid Almanac for 1902
and, with his staff of able helpers, has
brought his journal, Word and
Works, justly forward into inter-
national reputation. For a quarter
OF a century Mr.. Hicks has grown in
reputation and usefulness as the
peoples astronomer, and forecaster
of storms and the character of COM
ing seasons. Never we're his weather
forecasts so sought after as now, his
timely warning Of a serious drouth
this year having saved the people
from loss and suffering. Millions OF
bushels of wheat were harvested
through his advice to plant crops that
would mature early. The American
people will certainly stand by Prof.
Hicks, when it costs. them SO little
and the benefits are so great. His
fine Almanac Of 200 pages IS only
csc. and his splendid family journal
is only n dollar a year including the
Almanac. Send to Word and Works
Pub. Co., 2201 Locust St. st. Louis,
Mo. We will furnish the Word aud
Work including Almanac and The
MERIDIoNAL one year, all for the
small sum of $1.75. Bring or send
your orders to this office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The born and stable on Mrs c. G..
Williams plantation at Lafourche
crossing were destroyed by fire on
the 18th inst. Eighteen fine mules.
two horses, a large quantity of corn
and hay, and a number of wagons
and carts and agricultural imple-
ments of various kinds were burned.
The loss was about $1,000, with no
insurance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The lately appointed governor OF
Porto Rico, William H. Hunt is q
native of Louisiana. He is regarded
as particularly well fitted for his du-
ties having served for many years on
the Supreme Bench OF Montana.
Governor Hunt was born on Novem-
Der 5, 1857, in New Orleans, the
fourth son of the late William Henry
Hunt of Louisiana who was Secreta-
ry of the Navy in the Cabinets of
Presidents Garfield and Arthur.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

At an election held in Alexandria
last week for the purpose of taking
the sense of the people as TO setting
aside a five-mill tax for six years to
be used In erecting a high school
building, the proposition was carried
by 1856 affirmative votes, represent
ing property assessed at $243,71O,
against ia negative votes and a
property valuation Of SITS, 445.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The Arcadia Argus has recently
enlarged to a Z column paper, all
printed at home and web filed with
good reading matte--. Bro. Head is
making a fine paper and we hope his
efforts are appreciated and properly
rewarded.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Editor Bailey Gray of the Morgan
City Rural Topics has won a victory
in knocking out the recent election
held in that town providing for the
levy OF a five mill tax for internal
improvements and fire engine. Bro.
Gray wanted some of the money for
public high school. He may get it
now.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
A 90 Pound Baby

can take DR. Caldwell II Syrup Pepsin
with as much safety and beneficial re-
suits as an adult. 1t is amid liquid
laxative and children thrive upon it.
Syrup Pepsiu assists nature in cleans
ing the system, and its use is not atten
ded with any of the unpleasant grip
lngs and n%auseating effects caused by
the use of pills or so called cathartics.
Sold ID 50c and 81 sizes byA j GODDARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

BURPEE'S SEEDS are the best that
can De grown. Ii you want the choicest
vegetables or most beautiful flowers
you should read Burpee's Farm Annual
for l902,-so we'll known as 'the lead
ing American Seed Catalogue" 1t is
mailed free to all. Better send your
address today. ". ATLEE BURPEB a.
Co, Philadelphia. now I'm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Abbevilre, La. Nov. a6th.

AbbevilIe, La., nov. a6tht 1907
The pszblic is hereby notified that tss
following promissory note belonging y
nae has been lost OF destroyed to-Tf1f:
A note dated Abbeville, La, Msrsh oInt
1885,. due January first. 1895. for sIxty:Thtee
dollars and eighty cents. bearing riglp
per cent interest from date until Paluy
containing a stipulation to pay zen nss
cent additional ON said amount. = SUE
upon, and executed by A. J. Jettun'
The public is warned not to- purchasV
said note or to ~negotiate therefor.
&. SMILEY,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

That is not heart diseast That Ia no
terrible heart failure; that is indiges-
tiou, the prime cause of short breath
and sudden jumping of the heastwhich
so frequently follows an exertion of any
kind Go to the drug store Get a bot
tie of DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin No
more need be said for after you use it
once You will ne7er fail to keep it in
house Sold by a GODDARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

,WANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each
State tone in this parish required) to rep
resent ana advertise old established
wealthy business house of solid financial
standing. Salary $500 weekly, with
expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head Offices.
Horse and carriages furnished, when
necessary. References. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manager.
3l6 Caxton Building. Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Capt. Jacob Gray, an ex-Metro-
pelican police captain and G.. A. r.
post commander who ordered out the
members to attend Jeff Davis fun
eral, died in New Orleans, Tuesday
of apoplexy, aged go years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

DR.. j. c. Munday a prominent
physician of Lake Charles, died last
Saturday at San Antonio, Tex. where
ne had gone for his health. In 1899
he was a candidate for the State Sen
ate with j. HI. P. Wise, as a col
league.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Ex-President Grover Cleveland,
contracted pneumonia, while duck
hunting in. North Carolina and was
quite ill but is now convalescent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Uncle Dick ESarmeaater

of Fort Scott Kansas says he can now
sliced wollan eat anpihiDg be wishes,
although he had suffered with indiges-
ton gas tritis and constipation for 20
yeats This result was brought about
by the use Of only 4 bottles of DR. Cald
wells Syrup Pepsin. Sold by A. J God
ard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Partition Sale
STATE OF LOU1sIANA-,7.h
District Court--Parish of : Jadisis
No. 1871. ~ fsflAiliiaaA
Aristide Labry at al.
DAphnis Lahru IT,.

afistAae LARRY ct, AIN
VS..
Daphnis Labry, Tuto,
| DY virtue of o commission
- ters Of the above entitIeah khe aa,E
beEe9 snit, issued out Of tbs i1.s aaQ aan.
Court, and to HE directad Y audleal
l1th November. 1901. fuliv @sted Id
and empowering me in the PREMIUM s;@aofislhg
! 1 will oiIer Tor sale, at pablic y,
70 D last and highest bidder aaetlaa
iasI residence OF Elodie Abshirss. y ss, ~
III the Parish OF Vermilion. La. 0esds
Thursday, December 10 laa,
between the hours prescribed
the following described propertv Y y.
lst-The west half of the s,s., Nii
quarter of Sec. Is, I. Il. y. r. Sss a .
tanning eighty acres more or less aass, Con-
2nd-The northwest auarter
northeast quarter of Sec. l8. Tn q q 100
East, containing forty acres. M. q
less. laOfe d
3rd-The north half of south ~,
southeast quarter of Sec 8 nsIl Vt
or less. o1osi moa
Ath-That certain tract of land .;....
OH the east side of Bayou Qneue STIs aaslsa
lying partly in Section Eleven ana ~
in Section Twelve, TIP II, s R, Essat Wv. ~
containing fourteen arpents as M S Y
grams annexed to Act No. 1880 Of " U
veyances. and to Act No. 238 nf Nd ~ !.
tons, of the records of the UerI,. va w
of Vermifion Parish. oaea
5th-The dwelling house. kitcba.
try, corn crib, fencing and other ;r,.Ip aa'
ments on said land, together with / P sea
gentle cattle, and other moyahlaa ; 800; NY
toried as the separate property OF FIJI IN
Abshire. deceased, in Succession Ma nv
TERMS AND CONDITIONS an !.
said property to be sold upon tha foll,.MM
ing terms and conditions, to-w;f. A'4'0A'
All adjudicationS of ten dollars 4, il.
to he paid cash. ~
All adjndicatioIs over ten dollars Z.
fouth thereof or more at the option II N.
purchaser. to be paid cash on the asrs y
sale, and the balance to be paid in ar
equal annual installments, i'm ona NJ
and three years from the day n MI.
purchasers to furnish their notes for As
credit portion of such price, payabh 4 \
their own order and by them eniorseS /; n
blank. conditioned to bear eight mar Asas
per annum interest from date INIT, MA
and ten per cent additional thereoa m
attorneys fees in case they are placed II
the HaHuS Oh al attorney 1OT ~eOIlecfima
after maturity: A special mortgage viii
vendors lien and. privilege is b. be- n.
tanned on n real estate, and the SANG
shall not be alieniated, mortgapei -
otherwise encountered to the p@rsiudjes
of the note or notes representing in
credit portion Of the price thereof, aDd i
secure the payment OF the same In prin.
cipal. Interest, attorneys fees and al
costs which may accrne thereon.
Purchasers of mOvab.es on terma sag
credit to give security on their notes fog
the credit portion of the price Thereof 10
the satisfaction of the officer making TIA
sale.
/, All in accordance with the the terms ii
said Judgment.
Sneritf's Office. Abbeville, La, tlig
10Th day of November. 1901.
j. O. HEBERT Siberia
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Jas. j. Jeffries, the champion
heavyweight, proved the victor over
Gus. Rubin, in San Francisco on the
10Th inst. 1t was to have been a
twenty-round contest but Rubin was
knocked out IN the fifth round,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Died From Taking Praassic
Acid

through mistake. No worse mistake is
that than taking Blood Medicine for
stomace trouble. DIR Caldweil's Pepsin
cures all forms OF indigestion, constipa-
ton o: stomach trouble. Don't take the
wrong kind of medicine; take Syrup
Pepsin. Sold by A j GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Lord Roseberry, criticising the
house'of lords, made a plea for a
government conducted by business
men instead of politicians.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The U. S. ~battleship Illinois arriv-
ed at New Orleans, Wednesday af-
ternoon from Hampton Roads. She
will be used to test the new naval
dock at Algiers,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

A heavy increase in the appoint
ments TO Annapolis and q prompt en-
Iargement of the service have been
recommended by Secretary Long in his
annual report.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

From Detroit, Michigan comes the
tale of q horrible boiler explosion in
a factory. Twenty-Five men we're
killed outright and many more seri-
oqsly injured.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Joe Jefferson called on President
Roosevelt, and suggested that here
after two Presidents be elected, one
to shake hands with people, and the
other to conduct the affairs OF the
nation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR. Kin'sg New Pills. Thousands of suffer
ers have proved their matchle>s merit for
sick and ervou headaches. They make
pure blood and build up yon health. Only
25c Money back if not cured. Sold by 4
J GODDARD druggist.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Mrs Annie E. Snow has gained a
suit against the land owners of Spin
die Top and is granted by the FEEDER
al court of Texas one-eighteenth in
terest in eighteen spouting wells.-
Crowley Signal,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Over 100 people were killed IN a
wreck on the Wabash railroad, near
Detroit, Wednesday night, caused by
collision between an Immigrant train
and the Continental Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

An En- glish lady is said to have
been cured Of cancer by the use Of
fresh violet leaves.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The taxpayers of Franklin are pay
ing ~ mills on the dollar as State,
municipal and special taxation. Pref
ty steep.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The annual State conference of the
Methodist Church will be held in
New Iberia on December 18th to
18th.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The Weekly Waterman, of Frank
Din, seems to be at present on its last
pegs. No issue has appeared in the
past six weeks,-Patterson Optic.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

A pew steel combination, with 8
capitalization of from $50, 600, 900 to
$1oe, 900 900 is to be incorporated
under the laws of New Jersey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

John: A. McIlhenny, OF Avery's
Island, a L~ouisianian, may be lap
pointed to succeed President Taft Of
the Philippine commission.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Low middling cotton has been firm
this week at Z cents in the New Or
leans market.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
Partition Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA nth Jadieiaaa
District COurt--Parish of VernailioB
No. 1888.
Syphrogen Trahan ct. ais.
Nm

w
Rom. p. Leblanc.
BY virtne of Nh order issued ont Of The
nth Judicial Court, and to me directed.
dated the Sth November. 1901. fnlly az
thorizing and empowering me in the pr
! misses.
will offer for sale, at pnblic auction.
to the last and highest. bidder. at
the principal front door of the conrthOuss
of this Parish, on
Saturday, December IA, 1901.
between the honrs prescribed by law tbs
following described property. to-wit:
| 4 certain tract of land situated in Yer
million Parish. La. containing 1882 acres
and more fully described in patent No.
- for private land claim of JosePa
Trahan as heing See. 81. T. II, s. K 4 y.
5. w. District of Louisians containing
l53 and 81 100 acres,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.--l willssll
the same for cash in SO far rs Che Interest
OF all parties Of age are concerned. ana
the interest Of the minors will be sold os
a credit Of three years. the price thereon
to he represented by a note payable TIRES
years after date and to bear eight DIT
cent per annnM interest from date ultll
paid, and to be seeNTed by vendors llea
amt PRIV lfGe Tlsg%FIf SAM properly. aiS
providing in ss7fA act for the payment Dzz
ten per cent. attorneys fees IN event OK
snit to enforce payment of said note ss
maturity; all as per recommendations %
p family meeting held in behalf OF sag
minors, and according to the terms OF saso
Judgment rendered herein.
Sherif's Office, Abbeyille, Is, this en
day of November. 1901.
30. HEBERT, Sheriff
STATE OF LOUISIANA Parrish Oh Vsr.
m%ilion--17th Judicial District CourF..e
No. 451.
Succession Of Lee Wood, Decd.
Whereas. j. S. Lam. Administrator q
the above numbered and entitled SnO.
cession has filed in this Honorable CoasI
the tiual tableau of debts and charBef
in said Succession. and his petition pray
ing that the same be homologated ana
approved and made the Judgment OF tn'Si
Court:
Notice is therefore hereby given to any
and all whom it doth or may concern
TO show cause, if any they have. Wnaaa
ten days, why the prayer of said petisiop
should not be granted as.pFayed for.
BY order of Court:
EDWARD TH0RP,.
Deputy Clerk OF Ceurss
November %, 1891.
BEEAUx 81 GoRDY. Astys,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

wednesday morning the Southern
Pacific depot at Alexandria was de-
stroyed by fire, at a loss of $40, 600.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
SATURDAY, NOV. 80, 1901.

Croker has challenged proof Of
dishonesty on his Fart.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

The city council of Monroe has
fixed the retail liquor license at 81, 900
for the year 1902.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

pF We are prepared to do all
kinds of Job Printing. Cali and see
us when in need Of anything. go
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Oklahoma and Indian Territory
are endeavoriug to be admitted to
statehood as o~ne..state.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

Mormonism is reported to be
spreading in the UnitedsStates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-30

David Nation has been granted a
divorce from bis wife Carrie, the
joint smasher-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-09

arrived on Erie train No. II this afternoon
Their reception here warm enough 10 arouse
some jealousy among the more sturdy and sun
burned local youngsters who assembled 10 see
the frollc The visitors met at the station by
about two hundred godfathers and godmotherS' WHO
relieved the little ones their bundles and escort
ed them To the basement of st. Mary's Church-
MANY OF these bundles looked if they had been
wisely packed by somebody who knew what small
bows would need in the country. The work OF dis
trIbution continued at the church throughout the
afternoon and childsu radiated all parts of the
town and the surrounding country.
The distribution process appeared to end In entire
satisfaction because. while there We're naturally,
some tots whom many wanted, there were, fortu-
nately none whom nobody wanted. The children
themselves quickly made friends with their new
guardians one whoesorled citizen, whose name
Is withheld for obvious went 10 the disrio-
uting committee and announced that he had come
tractive and generally unsought specimen boy or
girl the bunch One little mother of twelve con-
fded to her hostess. wife OF Surrogate o. P.
Howell her fears for the whereabouts OF her six
year-old brother The latter was found after a
little delay and the two conversed over the tele-
phone One farmer drove away from the church
with three of the visitors the front seat OF his
market wagon. all trying TO drive. The party was
met at Jersey City by Henry Strader and George
Gordon of this place Mr. Strader has been active
IN engaged In the Fresh Air work for number of
years, and through his efforts this year six nun
dred children will have two weeks outing ana
eight children will be provided with permanent
New-York tribune., 1901-07-09

an eccentric strap broke, causing a delay of one
hour. while those who We're to entertain the chill
dren waited and wondered at the delay. 1t
6:20 o'clock when the train. carrying two coach
loads Of children, pulled into the station Dust
grimed. laughing faces peered from every window,
and when the train came TO halt the women
the platfrom rushed forward, each eager to claim
guest The Rev. NJ. L. Bieber. w. F. Seward
ana S. Mills Ely. the local committee. on
hand, and with Sister Marie, OF The Tribune
cursion and her assistants. marshalled the chill
dren into the Eric waiting room. which rap
idly filled by the crowd of hosts that overfowed
on to the platform and into the street
The roll called and the children quickly
parcelled out 10 their various entertainers. Some
Will stay in this city and enjoy trips to the vari
pleasure resorts, others go into the country
be turned loose uuconfned farms. This year
the churches OF the city took up Fresh Air work
and 1t became fad among some of the fashion
able. AS result the rush for guests exceeded
the supply, and each host took what was award
ed. glad 10 obtain or two little people. Prepa-
ratlons are complete for giving them n royal time
during the coming two weeks. and though tired
each child happy as IL trudged away, carry
ing satohel box or bundle. TO enjoy the wonders
of
New-York tribune., 1901-07-09
A WOMAN'S CLUBHOUSE.

One OF the most interesting clubhouses belonging
to women's clubs in the West is that of the Scott
Gun, OF South Haven, Mich. Tho club which at
first held Its meetings in the homes of its members
outgrew these accommoda tions so rapidlv that the
building OF separate house became n necessity
Liter Literary Hall as this building is called Is hand
some stone structure. with large stained glass
windows. One of these was presented by James
Haie Bates' OF Brooklyn, and another given
IN part by Mrs. M. Hale. of San Jose Cal, and
partly by the Literary Society OF South Haven
Inc work OF the club is entirely of literary char
cnbho ebbhhtmre d hence the library now placed in the
aid to the members. The officers OF the club are:
president, Mrs. NJ Fl. Bixby; vice-presdents Mrs
Mrs. A. c. a.. -risi -~arats-~ N.-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-09
GOOD CHEER RECEIVED.

The following sums OF money have been re-
ceived and the special gifts will re distributed
cording the expressed wish OF the donors: "a
Newark Lady" contributes S. 10 be forwarded 10
invalid; A. D. B.. OF Paterson. y. J.. :? for the
artificial leg for William Brown. and g for the
young man with consumption: +. X. l.. of Jerrer-
SON. n II. 81 for the sick young man and 81 for
the artificial leg; Mrs. q. s Reynolds 81 for in
valid with consumption; Dash OF Manhattan. 81
for the same purpose; Mrs. ReInsen Rushrnore. 81
for trolley rides: Mrs F. H. Gibson. 81 Ito relieve
some poor soul; Mount Vernon. y. Y" 81 to
help comfort some poor child invalid: Miss
G: NJ. r., 81 TO aid invalid: The Willing Bees OF
Albany; n Y. 81. through their president. Miss
Anna L. Erwin, Ito carry a little cheer Sc
cluded one" Miss Erwin writes: May many
hearts be made happier and brighter by the low
Ing deeda done by the Sunshine Society Scatter
all the cheer We can with willing fingers should
be the motto OF all" Charlie II. Van BuslIirk of
brooklyn, is only seven years old. bat is a truly
Sunshine hoy. He has written little letter the
ofice, inclosnS 81 3 which he collected for sick
babies Mrs. A c. Godfrey has forwarded 10 cents
to pay freight on box of sunshine. and Minnie d.
Boyd 10 cents for "a trolley ride for some Little