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New-York tribune., 1903-04-27
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

1t was Heine, wasn't it. who declared that the
ass was chiefly created for purposes OF COM
parison From Wales, then. comes the report 'hd'
new weekly paper has just made us appear '.O.'
- st. or,onr other advertisements this
one: ..Bassfnette for Sale. Apply this office "A
bassfnette is species OF cradle In rival news
paper this advertisement was reproduced in pan
tering article which pointed out that the new pa
ner had come to stay. When the parents or a
tourna1istic infant" said the article sell their
bassinette they adopt tactics similar TO those old
time adventures who deciding that for them
there was no turning back. burned their boats 10
prevent the possibility of retreat
But the same issue of this joking journal con-
tanned the following advertisement:
For sae-An ASS; very strong and quiet. Apply
at this office"
1t was now the younger Journals turn to repro
duce, and it unkndly added, Comment Is need
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

The threats of vociferous keepers OF cheap ana
petty grog shops that they viii wreak an awiui
vengeance upon the farmers in this state OS re-
fusing to buy country cheese for their counter
free lunches because of the increase IN the rates
for LIQUOR licenses excite Neutrality-suspicious. iaUs"-
ter all over the State. The makers Of cheese are
not in the least alarmed.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

base ingratitude by corroding the metal 10
dangerous degree. Until action of this Klnd mas
been shown to exist IT would be injudicious 10
get up any sensation. but there is enough III Ihs
suggestion to deserve serious attention. Archi-
tects and builders should keep alert Tor chanceS
of obtaining light on the matter when oio steei
frame buildings are either taken down CT
altered
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

We will give a big red apple to any one VINO
will point out a rule more generally and ma
grantIy disregarded than that against smoking
on the rear platforms Of Brooklyn trolley cars.
For many wears Professor A Graham Bell has
been experimenting with kites for the purpose
of evolving form that should give great lifting
power in proportion to its own weight he
thinks that a tetrahedron would give better re-
suits than the ordinary box kite, which Har-
grave invented. This line of inquiry deals ex-
clusively with the best method Of applying the
principle of the aeroplane to aerial Navigation
and not with the incidental features of propul-
sion or steering; but concentration of effort on
such fundamental eemant ought to yield use
full results In raising two hundred pounds
from the ground, Professor Bell has probably
beaten all records for box kites. but his most
important achievement will doubtless be the
working out of new theories.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

A notorious money lender in Berlin who has
been charging army officers and others 100 per
cent annually for loans. and taking all sorts OF
chances of repayment, has been sentenced to
imprisonnent for two years for violating the
Prussian law against usury. But paWnbrokers
in this State are still permitted to exact the ex-
cessive and extortionate interest of 80 per cent
a year on the pledges of the poor upon which
thew take no risk whatever.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

There ought to be special punishment for
the automobile "scorcher'' who, after running
over some one, puts extra speed and hurries
awav. without waiting to see what harm he has
done. or if he can be of service to his victim. In
such conduct there s suggestion of wilful
nalignancy, which should have punishment
that will fit the crime.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

Landlords and tenants are now both on rec
ord as favoring the new land bill for Ireland.
That ought to insure the enactment of the bill.
After which, Let us have peace"
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

Public prosecutors not few. in this State and
elsewhere, are becoming discouraged over the
increasing difficulties which they encounter in
bringing about the punishment of murderers.
Some of the officials go far as to declare that
il is harder task to put the worst of assassins
in the electric chair than to convict and
punish a feather-headed urcnin who plays
chuck-a-luck with pennies or shoots craps on
the sidewalks
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

There seems to be a new spirit in professional
baseball this spring. and the season has opened
with unwonted dash and zest Success alike to
the ball tossers and the stockholders in the
clubsi
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

Commenting on Mr.. Knudson's paper on the
mischievous effects of stray trolley currents,
"The Electrical World and Engineer" points to
field in which electrolysis may be working
without exciting suspicion. Steel is extensively
employed under ground as we'll as above ground
in the frames of many modern buildings. 1t is
conceivable that errant electricity might utilize
a portion of such structures a highway with
out saying sby your leave" and then exhibit
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27

A field of new century precociousness which
somewhat disconcerts the believers in old fash.
toned methods and the regulation of headstrong
youth is the portentous growth OF the tobacco
habit among the office boys of New-York. Thou
sands of them inhaIe the fumes of cigarettes and
hundreds smoke big bodied. bulky black cigars
Young fellows who indulge to excess in nicotine
before they are dozen years of age are not
likely ever to become useful citizens
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
FOR ASSESSOR.

To the People of Vermilion Parish:
NV Dear Frlenda-I desire to inform
O that I ara a candidate for Parish As
SCISSOR. which WAS made elective BY the
Parish Democratic Executive COMMITTEES.
that met on Saturday, the 9Th lust. The
Primaries wtrr: fixed for January e, 1864
/ ,sr this method to inform my friends
and the people generally, because ! am
unable to make a canvass of the parish,
due to the tax collections aud other dp-
ties in the Sh4rlt2s office. which have to
attend to at present, and q continuance of
the same for tho neEt 90 days.
Trusting that nay connection WITH the
Sheriff"s office. rs taT-collector since 1890.
is sufficient to establish my fitness and
ability us a public officer. and tD solicit a
fair support at the.ilands Of my friends
and tue people in general of the parish. Of
Vtrlnilinn, and should he intrusted with
tl:e.good confideuceof my friends and the
people. to elect me rs their Parish Asses
sor, [ promise in turn to falthfnliy, at all
times. discharge my duty, as Il true. i'm
partial and obedient public servant.
Extending To you my best regards,
Wourfriend and nbedient servant
ADAM BOUDREaCA,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take aud harmless
Doe Minute Cough Cure gives immedi-
ate relief in all cases of Cough, Group
and LaGFippo because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach but
takes effect right at the seat Of the trou-
BILE. 1t draws out the inflammation,
heals and snoUhes and curespermanent-
" by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life giving and ife-sustaining OK
ygen to the tIaod and tissues. DR..
Armstrong Of Deli, Tex, pfescribes it
daily and says there is no better cough
remedy made. Sold by GODDARD,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
To the Voters az sEfe PaS5>Fs ct
EerhMzgion.

After a public service, as Assessor of
the parish of Vermilion, for the period
OF three years, | submit my name to
my fellow-citiZens as a candidate for
reelection in the approaching primary.
| lay no superior claim, TO your suf-
frage, or your favor, other than a re-
cord of honest endeayer 70 render a
faithful and acceptable service III the
Office which I hold. Ihave endangered
to conduct my Office according to strict
business methods. and to Bring TO my
assistance in the discharge Of my du-
ties, capable and efficient men, conrte-
Gus. prompt and accurate lnsthelr deal
ings with the public.
In the ordinary course Of business, [
may not DO able to see all of my friends
in the several parts Of the parish, per
sonaily; and I, therefore. take this
method Of bringing my candidacy to
your attention, pledging myself to a
continuation Of an honest and faithful
discharge of my duties, if elected. and
asking favorable consideration of my
candidacy at the hands Of the voters
Of this parish.
| have the honor to remain yours.
Id. BR0USSARD.
Abbeville, La, Nov. %, 1903.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
BLANCHARD MEETING

Friends Of Juge Blanchard
will hold a meeting here at
the courthouse on Tuesday,
January 9Th. Speeches will
be made by Judges G. DebaiI-
Ion and A, G. Allen, Col. VIM.
Dufour and Hon. Omer Vii
Ter. Come out and hear the
truth. Judge Blanchard will
speak here later.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Kentucky.s many tends and muir
ders have given tue State g black eye,
but it is not the whiskey drinking
STATE many persons imagine. There
are So conties which have not 8 sa-
loon, and So more with but one
licensed saloon each. Ouly five
counties are absolutely "wet.' The
principal product Of the State is large
" consumed away from home.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

nIwas much affiliated with sciatica."
writes Ed Mud, Iowaville, Sedgwick
Co, Kan" going about on clutches
and suffering a deal Of pain | was
induced to try Billiards. Snow Liniment,
which relieved me. / used three 5oc
bottles. It is the greatest lipiment |
ever used; have recommended it to a
number of persons; express themselves
as being benefited by it. / now walk
without crutches, ahle to perform a
great deal of light labor on the farm
.25c, soc 81. Godards drugstore
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

The AbbevlEle Band will give a
benefit concert in the Opera Hnuse
Monday night, Dec. 28th, and have
engaged 'lree great acts which have
been playing in New Orleans during
the La. purchase celebration. The
famous whiting Wheeling from
Barnum and Bailey's greatest shows
on Garth, show been engaged to
appear at the Opera House cnenight
only. and will prusent for the first
time in this city their sensational act
looping the loop in the cycle Dozzle
with lightning like repidity. Below
IS q clepping from "a New Orleans
paper.
The feature at the artillery Hall IS
the WhirIing Wheelers, Bert and
Mack. bicycle riders and jugsIers,
late of the Barnuin C Bailey circus
who give an exhibition Of trick and
fancy bicycle riding, which is 50 go"d
That we can say there is none better.
Their work is fair superior 70 any other
a~tyraction Of its kind in existence.
AS a comedy jugsler Bert Nilteier
does some very difficult teats &na his
own peculiar manner in wi;:h he
handles the objects is bound TO r.aie
you laugh. Mack Wheeler on his ore
wheel unicycle will keep ypa guessing
as to how q person can do s*eh w>it-
derful feats on one wiel. Their loop
the loop and race for life in the cycle
dazzel is gong TO make wou hold
year breath untal you see them safely
standing on their feet sgain. 1t is a
wonderful exhibitions Of skill anc
deserves the patronage 1t is receiving
daily.-Globe- Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
NEW BAKERY.

I take this method of informing the
public of Abbeville thatIhave opened up
the Excelsior Bakery where canbe always
he found fresh and palatable bread use
none but the best -four, and consequently
my bread is of the best quality, My Ge-
livery wagon will visit your homes bright
and early every morning.
Yours to please,
4. f. BABIN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Students going to Bowling Green
Business College and Southern Nor
NAL School will leaves NEW Or
LEANS January Z, 1904. The party
will meet at 8 O'Clock A. 81. in the
Louisville & Nashville Ticket Office,
which IS in the St. Charles Hotel.
The representatives, J. S. Dickey and
J. G. Broussard, will take charge, as
sist in buying tickets, checking bag
gage, making transfers and giving
all information you may desire. They
will accompany the party to Bowling
Green
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Sne7iTs Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish
of Vermilion-District Court
No. 1887.
Craig Gilmore
vs..
~ J. J. Diehl.

BY virtue of q writ of seizure and
sale to me Issued in the above cause,
I have seized and will proceed to sell
at public sale to the lastsand highest
bidder, to satisfy said writ, at the
principal front door of the court
house Of the parish of Verlnilion, at
Abbeville, La, on . gs
Saturday, the 26th day of Decem-
Der, 1903,
between the hours prescribed by Law
the following described property, to
wit:
The southeast quarter OF section
thi1ty four; the west half of the south
west quarter, the north half OF south"
east quater, and the west half Of the
north east quarter of section thirty
five, with all the improvements there
on, all in township eleven, S. r. 5
west, in the parish of Vermilion, La,
on the following terms and condi-
lions, to-wit:
For cash in an amount sufficient to
pay and satisfy the sum of One thou
sand eight hundred and seyenty-fye
dollars aud fifty two cents, with eight
per cent per annum interest on the
sum of ten hundred and thirty-five
dollars from the first day of Novem-
Der, 1902, and the like interest from
JAM 10Th, 1901, 90 the sum of eight
hundred and forty dollars and fifty
two cents and ten per cent attorneys
fees on the aggregate of said
amounts, and all costs hereof and on
terms of credit for the sum OF eight
hundred and seventy seven dollars
aud two cents, with 8 per cent annuns
interest from January 18th, 1901.
to correspond with the maturity OF :
note for eight hundred and seventy
seven dollars and two cents maturing
On the 18th, day Of January, 1904.
Sheriff's office, Abbevllle, La,
! November 20, 1908.
l.. j. o. HEBERT. Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

1t mas been learned that the new
typhoid serum in use at Beth.Israel
hospital in this city, whele thirty cas-
es already have been success fully
treated, is prepared by immunizing
horses just as that for dipnthe,ia is
manufactured. Ii was discovered by
DR.. Jez Of Berne. Switzerland, and
SEN by his to a staff physician of the
hospital.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
~REGIsTRATATION NOTICE.

Abbeville, La, Dec. a, 1903.
Public notice is hereby given that
according to law there will be a COM
plete new registration of voters for The
wear 1894. l shall open my Office in
the Courthouse on Saturday, Janua-
nv 2, 1904, and will be found on the
dates given below as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
A Good Name.

From personal experience I testify
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
uneeualled as q liver pill. They are
rightly named because they give
strength and energy and do their work
with ease w. T. Easton, Boerne.
Tex. Thousands of people are using
these tiny little pjllsin preference to all
Others, because they are so pleasant
and efectual. They cure biliousness,
to, pid liver, jaundiee. sick headache,
constipation, etc. They do nos purge
and weaken, but cleanse ana strength
On. Sold by A. j. GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Frivhteagd Horse

Running like made down the street
dumping the occupants, or q hundred
Other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
q reliable salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica salye
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles
disappear quickly under its soothing ef-
feet, 25c at Godald's drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Supposin' some of these newspaper
fcllers that know SO much about
women's half hose and becka-boo
waists-which lint so-let up on
wotnen's riggings awhile and tell US
why a man wears a belt and suspen-
ders at the same time to keep his
breechs on?.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Succession Sale
STATE OF LGUlslANA-Parish of
Vernfiinn-i7th judicial District
G0uTt-Eo. 52l.

E0uTt-Ho. 52t.
BY virtue Of all o:derrehdered in the
attve n3tabared and entitled sutces-
slow. !. 3;r. Il. Il. White, administration
If sail Succession, will proceed to sell
at Dat.3se suction, 10 the last and
highest Hi1der, III order IL pay the
Gsyt, Of said Succession, at the resi-
Gu:tcn ot the deceased. in the town Ut
Guey:iaH, La, on
Saturday, tire 33th day Of January,
AID 1904,
betvaen tia hours prescribed by i~w,
for Judicial sales, The following de-
scribed pFoperty,to-Slt: Two certain
lots situated in the town of Gueydan.
Vermilion parish, State Of Louisiana,
being designated as lots D and two,
in block No. rs. Of said town, each
having a front of 81 1-5 feet, by a depth
OF l42 feet, between parallel lines, to-
gether with one residence situated
thereon. One chest of carpenters
tools, and n lot of household furni-
ture and bedding.
Terms of Sale Movable property
for cash OH day of sale; and real estate
for one-half cash m day Of sale, and
the balance on a credit of one year from
date of sale, to be evidenced by note
of purchaser, to his own order and by
hiBa endorsed in blank, bearing s pei
cent interest per annum from date o
sale until paid, together with 10 pei
cent attorneys fees, in case same il
placed in the hands of an attorney fol
collection or suit, and to be secured b,
special mortgage and vendors lien and
privilege en- tho property sold, and with
the security clauses.
DIR. FL. b. WHITE,
Administrator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Cured Of Piles After Forty Year.

Cured Of Piles After Forty Year.
Mr.. G. Haney, of Geneva, O., had the
piles for 40 years. Doctors and dollars
could dohinl no lasting good. DeWitt's
Which Hazel Salve cured him perma-
anently. Invaluable for cuts. burns,
bruises, sparins, decorations, eczma,
letter, salt rheum, and all other skin
diseases. Look for the nam Dewitt
on the package-all others are cheap,
worthless counterfeits. Sold by A. j.
Goddard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
'orrBERN PACIFICRAILROAD.
TOWN AND PARISH ITEMS.

Maize the best Of everything!
Ma Won I'll an empty st~ockingf
pay your poll tax and be q man,
n,;msrv election on January 18th.
wander if the girls know that 1904 will
be leap yeSSrf
that is enough.
Heresrter if any person writes Christ
,ras.Kmas'' shoot him on the spot.
I. q, Leblanc, q prominent and sub
~,stantia] citizen of Erath, was in town
Tuesday.
u, Foutz, q well known rice far
,ner of the Gueydan neighborhoed' has
.docided to enterthe lists as a candidate
for police juror for the 9th ward.
Ronifaoe Bigat, n of our oldest cltl-
vens. has moved to Carencro and will
make that bis home
go, Hillehrandt is back from his
ranch on the Cheniere and will speud
christmss holidays here.
More new names appear in the an
,,euncenent column of THE MERrcIoNAL.
'Thets's' room for more. however.
Rev. S. J. Davies, the Methodist min
ister~ ut this ~place7for a couple OF years
mast has been sent TO Glllium III the
Shreveport district.
Eraste Breussard. the active police jul
var tross the 4th ward. was in town on
business Tuesday, He will be a candi-
Aate for reelection.
Hon, ThonlasJ. Hoffpauir. police juror;
and George hayes, member Of the sehoo
hoard, 10th from the 5th ward. we're iii
town this week attending to business.
CO.. Labauve. jr., is spending the holt
DAYS here with relatives and rieEas
The Professor spent abnut six weeks at
the state Normal. Gh:ch he p~r"nouAces
to hsye been a great E''cce<s, AMI with
yblch he was well pleased. Hewlll again
open his school at Carencro next month.
Misses Georgia Naras and Josenhine
Miller. two OF our pretty aud amlahle
Nosns Ladies', arc visiting III Crowley. tile
guests of Miss Georsi&'s sister, MRS. Mark.
Read the rules governing The primary
election, With are published on tile
fnurts, paxs of The MEEIDIoSAL. So that
you may become thoroughly acquainted
With their requirements. BY so doing YOU
can cast yeur ballot intelligently.
Ia fac proper piace will be found the
saTnutsa ceraa of Ct.xric% y. Ipcnurctl
and I'll. B. Lysns 40 candidates for con-
stable for this GSl ward. Both are gooo
! 1 and = hs f,, fia " .rs Mh's an, 4" yiaar
P.ea.f'ss y = = a.. - t1nv.,s-a sss~s.
~ " -. Pant;.t SAFE Miss;on Boayl
preached u very able and Instructive ser
mon IN me hapelse 'nna.n i"e' ""A"S
~. cu..I e.. waf yila,,s, S,au .
~ - y. ope.'' - j., ;daa d;.d snd.
st,-Anos 1a.aso' ,,,Ha,r - ,,st week
~ ~ nr' .rn.tIan I4I.aJJ"; IN III The reIa.
Ut - :. ~ ~ ,a1si,.s s,,s lands
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Heart F~luttering.

Undigested food and gas in the stom-
ach, located just below the heart,
presses against it and cause Heart pal
pitation' When your heart troubles
you in that way take Herbine for a
few days. You will soon be all right.
SOC. GoSaras drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Friday night last, d new negro Baptist
church being built in the Beauxis addi-
ZION. was destroyed by an incendiary fire.
~ a few days the building would have
neen completed, Loss about $500 and nc
insurance. The congregation will rebuild.
aud are circulating d petition asking aid
1r that purpose.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

WANTED--FA1THFUL PERSONS TO GALE
on retail trade and agents for man
ufacturing house having well estab-
lished business; local territory;
straight salary $50 paid weekly and
expense money advanced; previous
experience unnecessary position per.
manent; business successful. En-
close self-addressed envelope. Super
intendent Travles, Cos Monon Bldg,
Chicago. 45-lzt
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
% Hamilton Browns shoes for all
persons ut A. L. Dyer's, Royyilie.
WeMAisasr w e9REs

This seems to have been wedding week
nnlth DR.. C. A. Schllling, pastor of the
baptist church. The first were Frank Il.
naynes and Miss Maggie Stansbury, on
Aonday evening at the residence OF the
eofide's parents. Mr.. and Mrs Uriah STAINS
oury, just below Perry. Then what came
mar being q double wedding, occurred on
thursday the oath inst when CASTOR
Leland and Miss Alta Lyons of Gueydan
naa Just been pronounced husband and
Vie, at the residence of DR.. Sehilling.
Eno. Lacour and Miss Lizzie Stansbury
entered the same room and the words
we're spoken which made their destiny
sure May heavens richest blessings
Ever attend these union OF hearts and
ga. L. Dyer, at Royville, has a
me assortment of hats and caps and
saey are stylish, too.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Two women were arrested q few
days ago ID New Orleans for holding
up and robblng men
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

sSFor mems, boys and children't
clothing 60 TO 4. l.. Dyer's, Roy
vile.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Down in Texas at Yoakuni, is a big
dry goods from of which Mr. NJ Hall
er is tue head. Mr. Halter on one OF his
trips East to buy goods said to a friend
who was with him III the palace car,
Here, take one of these Little Early
Risers upon retiring and you will be up
early in the morning feeling good. For
the dark brown taste, headache and
that logy feeling DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are the best pills to use. Sold
by GODDARD. a|~ =-t ~. r.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
=. AUX
DEALER IN
Beef Pork and Mutton

The patronage of the public solicited,
the best of meats and sausage always Oh
hand. Good meat and full weight is my
motto. Port street, Abbeville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26

Every man who votes 10 the prima-
ry pledges eimself to support each and
every nominee at the general elec-
ton.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-12-26
Fifth Ward Poll.

There ia an error in the location of the
polling places 81 published on our Ath
page. The ID precinct poll of the 5th
ward ls located at Eugene IeB1anc's in
stead Of Ralph Moss as published, the
came place it was last election.