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The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
THE AMERICAN FARMER.
He Is Gaining in Intelligence, Mas- tery of the soil and Fitness
 for Political Power

The American farmer is the great est man in the world A ''combinea with a capital of $1,OO0, ,O00, GOO is a great thing because it is q combine; but $1,0O0 GOO, ,000 relatively to the cap ital of money, brain and brawn invest ed in the agricultural industry in this country is not at all great thing, says Harper's Weekly Figures simply stagger and fail down when they al tempt to represent the real founda- tion wealth of America, which is agri- cultural We are all when we attempt to contemplate that wealth, very much in the position of the Irishman who had to look several times in order to see the tall building it little by little. One section of the view is the information. entirely accurate, that ,he sarHaefs sS Miunesot and the Dakotas have received $3GG, coo. .000 for their products this year. Another is that the corn crop of the state of Kan sas this year will be 260, ,00o bush- els. Still another, that $1,OO9 000, as the lowest estimate, fell in one soak ing rain in the single territory of Ok lahoma the other day-the rain having checked the growing menace of a fort nights dry spell. In single year the milch cows of the United States yield a product equal in value to one-haf of the capital of the steel trust-and there are more cows at the beginning of the new year than there were be- fore. Behind the agriculture is the agriculturist, and the American far mer is gaining in intelligence, in mas tery of his soil and in fitness for po- litical power quite as rapdly as his products are increasing in magnitude He may be merely waiting to be or ganized into a vast and irresistible public force. Or, again, he may be slowly and sadly reconciling himself to the knowledge that he is passive force only-like his own fertile acres, which, by intelligent cultivation and exploitation. are made to yield rich crops for those who know how to get them.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
BITS OF HOUSEHOLD LORE.
4 Small Budget of Information Per- taininG to the Domestic
 Depart

Some women do not seem to know
 that they make mistake when they
 wrap up parcels-that is. parcels of
 clothes CT fabrics of any kind-in
 white paper. The white paper no | doubt looks neat and attractive, but
 it happens to have been bIeached with chloride of lime, and this is s0
 strong that it will ruin the fabric
 which lies for any length of time | against it. The most suitable paper
 for the purpose is the stout brown
 or blue not so commonly used. but strong and without any harmful chemical properties, says the New
 York Herald.
 Glded china is now fashionable, and the careful housekeeper should see to it that her maid does not use
 soda in any form in the water in
 which she washes it. Soda is cleans
 ing, but it takes off the gliding, and china of this sort is best washed in
 hot soap studs.
 Apples, like tomatoes, can be more quickly and easily peeled by pouring boiling water over them and allowing them to stand in the water five min- utes.
 1t is commonly the way when one is trying to fit a large cork to d small bottle to get knife and trim che cork. This is waste of time,
 for it is only necessary to let the cork soak in boiling water for five
 minutes, and it will fit the neck of the bottle without any further trou- ble.
 Enameled baths are the trial of the housewife who does not under
 stand how they should be made to
 retain their pristine freshness. Wig
 orous serubbing of them is not de- srable, but q simple way of cleaning them is this: First wipe out the tub with a dry cloth, then thoroughly
 rub it with a cloth dipped in salt
 and turpentine, than which nothing
 is better for removing stains. After
 the tub has been gently secured in this manner rinse with clear warm
 water, dry with fresh cloth and the tub will look like new. Winter vegetables should be fully
 matured when gathered. If gathered green the moisture passes through their thin skin and they wither. Dry | thoroughly. then store in a cool, dry l place. Carrots, beets, parsnips and turnips keep better if packed in dry i sand.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
SAVED A LIFE.

Gratitude promotes publicity and it's no wonder people testify when life is saved.
 Every reader with a bad back is in danger for bad backs are but kidney ills and .eglect may prove fatal.
 Neglected baekache is quickly fol- lowed by too frequent urinary dis charges; retention of the urine, pain ful urination, Diabetes, Bright's dis ease.
 Read how all such troubles can be cured
 CASE NO. 34,52o-Mr Walter Me- Laughlin, of 3O22 Jacob street, Wheel ing, W. Va, machine hand working a J. A. Holiday & Sons blaming mill, says: T firmly believe had I not used Doan's Kidney Pills when I did 1 would not be alive now. was in terrible condition, and although took quarts of medicine, and was attended by doctors, I got no better, but worse. Friends spoke of my bad appearance, and thousands knew about it. I could hardly get around and felt and looked like dead man rather than a living one. Deans Kidney Pills, procured at the Logan Drug Co.'S store, were blessing to me; half box relieved me; three boxes entirely cured me"
 A FREE TRIAL of this great kid- ney medicine which cured Mr. Me- Laughlin will be mailed on applica- tion to any part of the United States. Address FosterMiIburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
THE GOLDEN RULE.

Do as you would be done by.-Per- sian.
 One should seek for others the hap piness one desires for oneself.-Budd- hist.
 What you would not wish done to yourself do not unto others.-Chi- nese.
 Do not that to neighbor which you would take i'll from him. Grecian.
 He sought for others the good he desired for himself. Let him pass on.-Egyptian.
 All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to thsm.-Christian. Let none of you treat his brother in way he himself would dislike to be treated.-Mohamm The law imprinted on the hearts of all men is to love the members of society as emselves.-Roman. Whatsoever you do not wish your neighbor to do to you do not unto him. This is the whole law, the rest is mere exposition of it.-Jewish.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
AUTUMN POULTRY HINTS.

The best breeds will not be profita ble if they are mismanaged.
 Clean out the coops often; filth is unhealthy at any season of the year.
 Remember prevention is better than cure" and "feathered pets make the worst of patients"
 Are you keeping an accurate record of your poultry account, including cost of feed and labor and the income from your sales?
 Damp, vet and fou! quarters arc just as great disease breeders in the fall as in spring. See that your poultry does not have to contend with these condi- tions this fall.
 Do not simply throw the water out of the drinking vessels and put in fresh water, but wash the vessel thor oughly every time you change the water.
 The way to interest the children in farm life is to give them an interest in the poultry. Do not let their interest end with caring for the fowls or gath ering the eggs. Let them have some of the money returns as wel.-Farmers' Voice.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

ahu are hIIScd dI ID ID IO tue Sluu- ding.
 D D D are the roosts.
 are the dropping boards, six inches below roosts.
 F F F F are strips of wood four inches wide and half-inch thick that hold the roosts and dropping boards together
 c is a pulley fastened to rafter overhead.
 H is q rope (one-half inch) fast ened to the roosts and passing through pulley co.
 1 is a trough at back of boards, six inches deep and V-shaped. There edge of boards to keep the droppings from falling to the floor
 Now to operate. In the morning when I feed and after the birds are all off the roost l pull rope GID and lift the roosts and platform alto gether. The droppings roll back and down into trough CD, from which they can be removed in less than half the time by the method of Scraplng.
 The roosts are fastened up all day which induces the fowls to work and not roost all day. Neither is there anything in the way fastened to the floor, and l use the entire house for scratching shed in cold weather By untying the rope and unlocking at the back all may be carried out of the house to be painted or burned for vermin.=E. c. Householder, in Poultry Keeper.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Hukpd Pears

Take larger pears than will answer for stewing. selecting those of uni form size. Arrange them in d deep baking dish, stem ends up; mix half cup of sugar with cup of boiling wa ter and stir until dissolved. Cover closely with an inverted dish and bake slowly until they are tender, but do not lose their shape. Baste them fre- quently with the sirup. Serve with cream.-Washinp Star.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
YANKEE CONTRIVANCE.
Roosts and Dropping Boards Ar ranged in a Way That Saves
 Lots of Hard Work.

l have several little Yankee con trivances that 1 have never seen used by others, and I will describe one, namely, my roosts and dropping boards, of which l send you draw ing:
 A A are the two by four studs at back of house.
 B B are hinges of the old-fashioned hook and eye pattern and long enough so that the dropping boards do not come within six inches of the walls of the house.
 C C are sides or frame of roosts
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Confdence-"Do you think son will stand at the head of his class?" asked Mrs Corntossel. Well" answered her hus- band, "I did have my doubts. But sence seein' him practice with the football team, l reckon he will. Ef Josh starts fur the head O the class he'll get there, or some body'l get hurt in the scuffle. w Washing. ton Star
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
A Woman'N View.

Think of 1t, my dear" said MT Close fist, lying down his newspaper, there are more than two thousand million dollars in circulation in this country"
 "Is that so?" replied his wife, cheerfully. "Nell, judging from the difficulty 1 always experience in getting you to give me quarter, 1 thought there wasn't more than S3.50 in the whole world ."-Comfort.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
PuzZted the ENnerf.

"There is strange body in your aesophagus,' said the expert manpulator of the A-rays.
 Yes said the subject. T have felt Il :aere for a week or two
 T cannot tell, however" proceeded the scientist, whether II k your missing false teeth or one of your wife 's biscuits '-Bal- tinore American.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Constable-"What, sir Dae ye suggest that l wad talk bribe? Dae ye dare to insult me, sir?" The Firing One-"Oh, excuse me, 1 really" Constable-"Bit how much wid ye be inclined to gie?"- Glasgow Times.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

'"Now, then, children,' said the teacher, who had been commenting upon polar ex- petitions, who can tell me what fierce ani- mals inhabit the regions of the north pole?" "Polecats,o shouted the boy at the foot of the class.-Philadelph Press.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
.aI.earnea the Trade.

Nell-That manicure girl doesn't seem to know her business.
 Belle-Nhy, she told me she had served an apprenticeship of eight years in nail fse.ory.-Philadelp Rec ord.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

"Hello, central!" cried St. Louis man at the phone. give me the gas office , "Yes, sir, replied the operator, but must warn you in confidence that we cannot tolerate any bad language over the wire. "
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Self-Actiug ITnme.

New York Drummer-I see Philadel- phia man woke up the other morning and found himself famous.
 Chicago Drummer-Well, that was enough to make hlm famous, wasn't it, Workers Statesman.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Bobblots-"Why do they call that place g chop house?" Joblots@"B Because you need an aX to cut tho st teak, suppose Detroit Free Press
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Little Colds" neglected-thoasands of lives sacrificed every year. Dr. Wood s Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds cures big colds, too, down to the very verge of cousumntion
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Whats the secret of happy, vigorous health? Simply keeping the bowels, the stomach, the liver and kidneys strong and active. Burdock Blood Bitters does it.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Where II originated,

Rohbins-I didn't think you lad any idea Of marrying the widow
 Neslywed-l didn't; 1t was an idea of hers Smart Set.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Diference in Degree.

What is the difference between a mono logue and a dialogue, pay
 "A monologue my son, is a mans wife talking to him and dialogue Is his wife and her mother talking to him. IopcS
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Some people seem to think that industry consists of telling other people what to do. Indianapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Some people have mania for saying smart things that make other people smart. Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Years of suffering relieved in a night Itching piles yield at once to the curative properties of Doans Ointment. Never failc. At any drug store, 90 cents
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Most arguments, said Uncle Eben, doesn't decide nothin' 'cept de quest ion of which one is gwine to keep still an let de yuthuh do de talllin ' = Washington Star
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

the escape of serum from the blood. Peruna stimulates the kidneys to excrete from the blood tke accumu- latlng poison, and thus prevents the con- vulsions which are sure to follow if the polsons are allowed to remain. It gives great vigor to the hearts action and di- gestive system, both of which are apt to fail rapidly in this disease.
 Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys simply because it cures catarrh wher- ever located.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat- isfaetory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis
 Address Dr. Hartman. President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

"Dr August Koenig,s Hamburg Breast Tea, writes MT. F. Batseh, of Horizon, Wis, "enabled me to get rid of an obstinate eough; We feel very grateful to the discov- erer of this medicine.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how tb return one. -Plautus.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Nothing is more reasonable and cheaI than good manners.-South
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Honor comes by diligence. riches spring from economy.-J. F. Davis
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

It doesn't make any difference how some people do things, they always get them wrong g.-Indianapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump- ton has an equal for coughs and colds.-J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb b, 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes Almost miraculous. Dr. Thomas Eclectrit Oil. At any drug store.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Pe.ru-na Creating a National Sensation in the Cure
 of Chronic Ailments of the Kidneys.

Major T. H. Mars, of the First Wiscon- sin Cavalry regiment, writes from 1425 Cunning street, Chicago, H., the follow ing letter:
 "For years ISuffered with cafarrh of fife Kidneys contracted in The army. Medicine did nor help me any until q comrade who had been helped by Pe- runa advised me 10 fry II. bought some af once, and soon found blessed relief Kept taking 1T four months, and am now we'll and strong and feel better than have done for the past twenty years, thanks 10 Peruna. "--- T. Ii. Mars.
 MT. John Vance, of Hartford City, Ind, says; My kidney trouble is much better. l have improved so much that everybody wants to know what medi- cine l am using. l recommend Peruna toevery body and some have commenced to use it. The folks all say that if Dr. Hartman's medicine cures me it must be great. n-John Vance.
 Afr. J. Brake, of PefroIea, Ontario, Canada, writes: -Four years ago had q severe attack of Brighfs dis ease, which brought me so low fhe doctor said nothing more could be done for me. began to fake Peruna and Manaiin, and in three months was q we'll man, and have co nfinued so ever since. "---J Brake.
 Atthe appearance of the first symptom
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Putnam Fadeless Dyes produce the bright est end fastest colors.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Dress does not make the woman, but it often breaks the husband.-Chieago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Surely Not!

Inquisitve Boarder-Yes, I've heard of the Hyfokes. Quite fashionable family, is 1t not?
 Cynical Boarder-Just the average fash ionable family. l. consists of Mr. Hyfokes, Mrs. Hyfokes and lapdog-Chicago Trib. une
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

of kidne ev
 trouble, Pe- runa should
 be t taken.
 This isremedy st trikes S a t once [ h e very root of the disease.
 1t at once re- lieves the ca- tarrhal kid neys of the s t a z n a n t blood , pre- V e n [ n 2
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06

David Maaux, one of the oldest men in
the parish. died at his home on Bayou
Vermilion, about 5 miles above the town
of Abbeville, on Tuesday night, December
End, at 1865 O'Clock, aged e3 years, or to
be more exact 90 years. II months and 90
days.
He was born and raised in this parish
and was baptised in the old Catholic
Church at st. Martinville. while this was
a part of St. Martin parish and that town
was Familiarity known as La Chapelle."
He was a stakeholder and farmer, and
had alnassed a handsome property. Up
to within d few years & he was q re-
markably well preserved a active and
sprightly. He was twice married, and is
survived by his last wife and a large
number of children, grand children and
great grand children. A D Meaux, the
merchant near COssinade; Dosite Meaux,
a farmer OF Coles island, are his sons by
the first marriage.
His funeral took place Wednesday
afternoon, and 1t was one of the largest
seen here. Father Laforest and a large
squad of altar boys met the cortege at
tile vest end of the bayou bridge and es-
cOrted the remains to the church, where
the soIemn services for the dead were
performed. and then the body was laid to
its tlSl rest in the tomb.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06
Dea Gll on Eloi EraGh.

In the death Of Eloi Erath, who died at
his home in this city Wednesday night at
10 O'clock. there passed AWAY one of Able
yille's prominent and good citizens, a
sterling gentleman, q good and k.nd
father. and d true and loving husband.
Nr Erath had been i'll for SOME true,
although his condition was, not looked
upon as really serious up TO Within a
shofe whif previous to his being carried
away toa higher home, Where faaee and
happiness reigns SUI preme. He was atrue'
by every n who knew him.
Mr.. ECath was native of Switzerland,
having been born at F%rciburg, that conn
try, IN the 2and day of July, Is 10. He
came to America when he was hut IS
years Of age. LIE Game to. Abbeville
about five years ago, followed by bis
family, and embarked III business. open
ing up the Court House Exch tnge Saioha
and Restaurant in the BeauNis building
and also established she Abbeville Ice and
BottHng WORKS. He successfully con-
Quoted the business of both, with the as
sistance of his sous, Ed and Armand, and
had but recently built q beautiful new
home on upper State street. which he and
his family had taken possession of but q
short While previous to his illness. :
Deceased leaves a wife, three sons and
one daughter to mourn his loss, besides
relatives ~ New Iberia, New Orleans and
other points, and numerous friends
throughout this community.
The funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon at 4 O'Clock, under Masonic
ceremonies, deceased having been a mem
Der of Potor Star lodge of that order, aud
b eiremains were inferred in the Masonic
cemetery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06
Protection of Rice.

Representative Broussard has received
several letters and kilograms from the
Rice Association and ice growers of his
district asking him to introduce a bill
granting permission to the Rice Immigra-
tion and Improvement Association to in
stall locks in Mermentau River and Bayou
Vermilion at convenient points. to be Sc
lected by the Wal Department. to pro-
tect tae rice industry from the disastrous
effects of salt water inflow. Mr. Brous-
sard conferred this morning with Mr..
Ransdell, Louisiana's member of the
Rivers and Harbors Committee, who pro-
missed assistance, and tomorrow he will
see Chairman Burton. who is expected to
approve such a bill, fnasmuch as the
Government will not have to pay for the
construction of the locks. Later in the
week Mr. Broussard will introduce the
bill. Either Senator McEnery or Senator
Foster will introduce a similar measure in
the Senate-Washington correspondent to
Picayune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06
Every employer of labor through

Every employer of labor through
out the State is authorized to Withhold
the amount of the poll tax for the
current year out of the wages of his
employee, and he is made response
BILE for this tax due by the men he
employs. All of the old stringent re-
q%ulrements against the sheriffs and
assessors are renewed, and the former
are held liable for all polls not col
lected or for which the reasons for
non-collection are not given in writ
ing. These acts aud provisions will
be in full force as soon as the cleo
zion returns are promulgated, but
they have been entirely overlooked.
Sheriff's and assessors become dere-
lict at once who fail to comply with
these stringent requirements.--Rice
Belt Journal,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06
Small Cyclone Monday.

Monday night about 8 hours past mid
night, a severe wind storm swept over
The western portion OF this parish. Fen
ces and snail buildings were destroyed
at a number of points. The storm was
most severe at Gnidry's store, near the
assumed the proportions of a small tor
Bsdo. The old ball room structure,
mounted on high post foundations. was
torn to pieces. and Observation-Disclosures the
place. A small kitchen was blown across
0 d saloon Fortunately the small dwell
ing house adjoining the ball o was
not injured and the family living therein
escaped with nothing but a big fright.
The storm was severe at Estherwood.
where a number of houses were blown
down. and also at Jennings. East OF the
Mississippi there were severe stolms in
Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and
Indiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06
Casarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. ca
tarrh IS a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cureit you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh cure is
taken internally, and acts directly onthe
tarrh cure is not q quack medicine. 1t
was prescrtbed by n of the best physi.
Grams IN this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh. send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. CHENEY &'CO.. Toledo, o.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-06

= - 1855
With the body of her murdered
husband in the baggage car ahead,
q baby girl dead in her arms, and a
fo~ur-year-old son crying piteously
for his father at her side, Mrs. Buck
ley, of Bonham, Texas, passed
through this city en- route to her for
mer home in Hickory, Miss. The
unfortunate father, of this unhappy
family was a physician who had been
assassinated while visiting a patient
at Bonham, and the helpless widow
vas taking his remains to Hickory
for interment, in obedience to his
last wlrhes. On the train the baby
girl was taken seriously i'll near
Vicksburg and died in the mothers
arms before the train reached this
city. Tie little family had been
happy together in their coy home al
Bonham only a few days before.
This afternoon the remains OF the
father and child were buried to.
gether in Hickory, where DR.. Buck.
ley once lived.-Jackson c%orrespon.
dent TO Commercial-Appeal