davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE
LIONS MOUTH?

| Golfers Weekly is conducting a
very novel and interesting eompeti-
tion for its readers each month. TO
enter the contest all one has to do is
to review the issues of Golfers for
the current month and answer the
two or three questions which are
printed in each issue, giving such
opinions and such suggestions ss will
aid in improving the paper.
The first prize each month, award
ed for the most helpful suggestion, is
$50 in cash, with a second prize of
$25 in cash, and eighteen other prizes
OF sets of books, ranging in value
from SIP down to S., making in all
1929 of value given in prizes each
month. There are, in addition, Gu
mulate cash prizes, for those who
win prizes in successive nonths, and
a big cash prize of 81 900 for the most
valuable suggestions during 1903.
For the convenience of intending
contestants who cannot be promptly
supplied by newsdealers, all the cop
les for Golfers for the current month
will be postpaid, together with a
handsome proof of a drawing by
Charles Dana Gibson, upon receipt
Of 40 cents in stamps addressed to
The Lions Mouth, Golfers Week
438 West 18th street, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Just One Ninute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one Minute, because 1t kills the mi
crobe which tickles the mucous mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws out
the inflammation and hea1sand soothes
the effected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia and is a harmless and never
failing cure in all durable cases of
coughs, colds and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old,
Sold at Godard's drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
SELF-RELIANCE A GOOD
TEACHER,

| We often find that boys who have
educated themselves in the country.
almost without schooling or teachers.
make the most vigorous thinkers.
They may not be quite as polished
or cultivated in some ways, but thew
nave something better than polish,
and that is mental vigor, originality
OF method, and independence. They
do not lean on their schooling or de-
pend upon their diplomas necessity
has been their teacher and they have
been forced to act for themselves and
be practical; they know little of
theories, but they know what will
work. They have gained power by
solving their own problems. Such
self-educated, self-made men carry
weight in the communities because
they are men of power and think
vigorously and strongly; they have
learned to concentrate the mind.
Self-help is the only help that will
make strong, vigorous lives. Self
reliance is great educator and early
good teacher. Necessity
has ever been the priceless spur which
has called man out of himself and
spurred him on to his goal.
Grit is more than match for al
most any handicap. 1t overcomes
obstacles and abolishes difficulties.
1t IS the man who makes an oppor-
tunity and does not wait for 1.-THE
man who helps himself and does not
wait to be belped-that makes the
strong thinner and vigorous operator.
1t is he who dares 10 be himself
md to work by his own programme,
without initiating others, who WINS
)rison SWEET Marden, in Success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

A few years ago peach and apricot
seeds were thrown away for nobody
wanted them except q few nursey-
men for growing stocks. and they
could get all they wanted for moth
ing. Now they sell for $25 per ton
and find ready market. They
are hronfn. the shells removed and
the meats are sold to confectioners
who need them in making fany can
dies and confeclions, aud much Of
the peach nuts are used IN making
sailed almonds, and other dain,ies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. l.. Bobbitt of
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her, The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned despair
into joy. The first bottle brought i'm
mediate relief and It's continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
50c and ST.. Trial bottle free at God.
ards drugtore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

Drink water and get typhoid.
Drink milk and get tuberculosis.
Drink whisky and get the jim-jams.
Eat soup get Bright's disease. Eat
meat and encourage apoplexy. Eat
oysters and acquire taxemia. Eat
vegetables and weaken the system.
Eat dessert and take to paresis.
Smoke cigarettes and die early.
Smoke cigars and get catarrh. Drink
coffee and obtain nervous prostra-
tion. Drink wine and get the gout.
In order to he entirely healthy one
must eat nothing, drink nothing,
smoke nothing and even before
breathing one should see that the air
is properly sterilized. - Houston
(Texas) Chronicle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

Two men, o bottle of booze, o.
fractious horse and weak buggy
furnished little excitement at the
Bank of Colfax last Saturday after
noon. The men were on their way
to the bank to deposit 81 800, and in
turning around the horse became un-
manageable and tilted the buggy to
one side, breaking the seat and pre-
clpltating the man who had the money
to the ground, head first. The money
fell out of his pocket, and as the wind
was blowing at the time, it was but
second when S5, $40 and $40 green
backs were flying around the street
like the leaves from the trees in au-
tumn time. Then there was o scram-
BILE for the money by the two men
and the lookers-on. Every dollar of
it was recovered and they lost no
lime in deposIting 1t in the bank, after
which the two men and the bottle of
booze disappeared, seemingly well
pleased with the little excitement they
lad received.-Colfax Chronicle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

WANTED--FAITHFUL PERSONS TO CALL
on retail trade and agents for man
ufacturing house having well estab-
lished business; local territory !;
straight salary $40 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. 45-12t
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
We have had an uncommon cold

We have had an uncommon cold
winter 80 far, and it is safe to predict
that the worst is yet to come, as
February is usually counted on for
servere cold and rain. Our people
should take care Of themselfs as
pneumonia is epidemic throughout
the country and Is proving fatal to an
alarming extent. One thing is con-
soling about the cold weather, and
that is, good crop year always fol-
lows a hard winter. This is nof just
s'sign,'' but is caused from scien-
tific principles and will always hold
good.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
What's In a Name ?

Everything is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E C De-
Witt & Co. of Chicago discovered some
years ago how a salve from witch hazel
that is specific for piles. For blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all
skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has no
equal. This has given rise to numerous
worthless counterfeits. Ask for De-
Witt's-the genuine. Sold by GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Rev. Carlisle P b Martin; LID.

OfWaAerly, Texas, writes; "Of a NOM
ing. when first arising, l often find a
troublesome collection of phlegm, which
produces cough and is very hard to
dislodge: but small quantity OF Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup will at once
dislodge it, and the trouble is over.
know of no medicine that is equal to it;
and it is so pleasant to take. l can most
cordially recommend it to all persons
needing medicine for throat or lung
trouble" 25e, SOC and ST. at Godard's.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Some of the old Nile Lakes. which

OUlHe OF LHe UIu MIC LaKeS, Which,
were formerly dry salt plains in sum-
mer and covered with few inches of
alkali water in the wet season have been
reclaimed by the British government
through irrigation and are now worth
from 5000 to $500 an acre.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Special Notice.

ABBEvILLE, La, Dec. S, 1908.
=. mig disposed of my livery stable to
a.eEy Leblanc. all persons having
aa''is against said business will please
eus them to me for settlement. All
ons indebted to the stable wlilplease
s'as forward and settle without delay.
A. j. GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Heart Fluttering,

Undigested food and gas in the stom-
ach, located just below the heart,
presses against it and causes heart pal
pitation' When your heart troubles
you in that way take Herbine for a
few days. You will soon be all right.
soc, Godards drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
Trespass Notice.

Abbeville, La, Dec 5, 1908
s'Om and after this date, all persons,
my employees or those having husi
s's Win me. are hereby forbidden to
als On nv property, or otherwise enter
!. espass on my premises, under penal
she Jaw. NJ. V. IAMPMAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
The Baldwin locomotive works at
Philadelphia employs 10000 men
with weekly pay roll of $3.50, ,0o0.>
Imperfect Digestion

Means less nutrition and in consequence
less vitality. When the liver fails to
secrete bile, the blood becomes loaded
with bilious properties, the digestion
becomes impaired and the bowels con-
stipated. Herbine will rectify this; it
gives tone to the stomach, liver and
kidneys, strengthens the appetite,
clears and improves the com lleXon, in
fuses new life and vigor to the whole
system. so ce:lls a bottle at Godard's.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

In one of the streets of Vienna
workmen nave dug up part of the
stone flooring of Roman house dat
ing from the third century.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

A new typewriting machine returns
the carriage automatically when the
end of the line is reached SO that the
operator is not COMPEL to pause.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
FARM FOR SALE.

a line Rice Farm about two miles
from haplan containing 153 acres,
~ under fence, and splendid deep
wen furnishing an ampe supply of
Wa!er. Pump and En- iue, all new
shd 10 good order. For terms and
conditions, apply to
OTHON RICHARD,
AbbevilIe, La.
several other properties near
Aobeviile for sale. 4l-tf
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23
VOL. XVIII.
r. P. Nelson, ID ID. S.

ns;ce IN residence, on Washington street
o"'0 near the Depot.
ABBEVILLE, LA.
co,, and see me for first-class work in
oantistrv. Crown and Bridge Worl a
snacialty Prices reasonable and all
aork guaranteed satisfactory.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-01-23

The Scent packet is enough for usual oc-
casions. The family bottle 100 eents) con-
talns supply for year All druggists
sell them.
The colored American., 1904-08-27

ring-bearer, aRd the bridesmaids were
Misses Deborah V. johnson and LeonA
A. Deluo. Henry NJ. Maxwell, Albert
Wicker. Joubsrt Lewis s16 George
Collins were the ushsFs.
After the ceremony Q rsss1tisE was
held at the residence of Colonel Lewis,
No. PALS Canal Street, and at o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. NieksrEon left on bridal
tour. They will be at home Sept /,
at No. 1918 Cont etreet.
The presents received hy the aswly
welded couple were very numerous
and costly, comprising EilTsrwars and
cut-glass, handsome sets Of parlor, bed
room and siningroom ornaments and
hundreds of articles de luxe and OF
usefulness
The paflors could net hold ths large
gathering of friends that called, bear
ing gifts and best wishes, and it was
found necessary to utilize the lawn,
over which q shelter ef sanvas was
stretched, and this additional space
served for the spreading OF the wed
ding supper. The house AID grounds
were handsomely illuminated and
decorated and the hospitality extsndsd
by Colonel Lewis was continued far
beyond the stated hour at which the
bridal couple was to leave so as to
take the train for St. Louis.-N. o..
Daily PicGyuae.
The colored American., 1904-08-27

graduate. in music and drawing, of
the New England Conservatory of
Music, Boston. In October, 1900, she
was appointed supervisor of drawing
in the city public schools for colored
children, and was reappointed every
year until this session, when she ten
dered her resignation.
The wedding Of Prof. Nickerson ana
Miss Lewis took place at o'clock in
the afternoon. Rev. f. Nugent per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of an immense concourse Of people that
filed the church to the doors. Several
selections on the organ and the violin
were played during the ceremony by
members of Nickerson's Orchestra.
James Lewis was best man, Miss
frankie V. Lewis, maid of honor,
little Selma BOisseau, flower girl, little
Eta Lewis niece of the bride, was
The colored American., 1904-08-27

A special exhibit OF photographs IL
Ivstrating the development OF business
enterprises among the Negro people OF
the United States viii be an especial
feature OF the coming meeting. and
will be shown In the corridors OF
Tomlinson Hall. Such photographs
viii be welcomed If sent AT ONCE 70
Booker T. Washington, President. Tus-
kegee, Alabama. Delegates. intending
to be present, are especially requested
to notify Emmett J. Scott, correspond
ing secretary, Tuskegee, Ala, and DR..
S. A. Furniss, Secretary Local Commit
tee OF Arrangements, 1S2 West New
York Street, Indianapolis. DR.. Fur
Miss Will be glad to arrange for the
proper accommodations OF delegates.
The colored American., 1904-08-27
NICKERSON-LEWIS.
A Notable Event in the City's Colored
Society.

A notable event in the upper circle
of colored society was the marriage
on Wednesday, August 8, Of Prof. Vim.
J. Nickerson and Miss Julia Ellen
Lewis. The groom is well known in
musical and educational circles, hav-
ing been for the past twelve years the
Principal of Southern University s
musical department, and the director
of Nickerson's Ladies Orchestra. The
bride is a--daughter of Colonel James
Lewis, Surveyor General of the United
States Land Office, New Orleans, who
is deservedly esteemed for his integ-
rity and character in public and in
private life. Miss Lewis received a
thorough education in music, and is a
The colored American., 1904-08-27

Miss Sara L. Tufts Of Albany, N =,
has been appointed Directress of the
Nurses at Freedmen's Hospital, taking
the place made vacant by the retire
ment Of Mrs. Sara I. Fleetwood. Miss
Tufts name was first on the list Of
eligibles and she was appointed accord
ing to Civil Service regulations.
The colored American., 1904-08-27
SOmmar7ssorts and eaarders.

HOTEL SHEPARD HILL. at Cotton
PosHt, Nd Every known resort at
traction and convenience for summer
gu 5sts. Boating, grabbing. and dane
iuG. Write for terms to
VIM. D. BOND, PROP
The colored American., 1904-08-27
THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS
LEAGUE.
LEAGUE

ington, the President, Wednesday,
August 81, in Tomlinson Hall, Indian
apolis, Ind, and will continue in ses-
sion for three days. The program
has just gone to press and is represen-
tative of the high purposes of the
League, being confined to men and wo-
men who have actually succeeded in
business,-example being considered
more important than theoretical dis
eussion not buttressed by tangible
achievement. Among other subjects
to be discussed are the following:
1.-THE Negro Publisher" "The Story
of a Thirty-Six Years Business Ex-
perience," "The Furniture Business,
white Coat Manufacturing" Build
ing up a Grocery Business" Cigar
Manufacturing, Undertaking" Fra
ternal and Industrial Insurance
Meeting the Realty Needs of the Ne
gro People, Establishing and Main
tanning Barber Shops" Making
Farming Pay" Producing White Po-
tatoes on Large Scale ''The Negroes
Success in Silk Culture ''The Growth
of the Banking Idea" ''The Affinity Of
Law and Business" Building a Street
Railway Line" photography" soda
and Mineral Water Manufacturing,
Building an Industrial Community"
story after story of success won in
spite of many difficulties by men who
represent the wealth of the Negroes of
the country.
These meetings of the National Ne
gro Business League have proved in
calculably helpful and successful
They inspire help and confidence and
more than that, they afford opportuni-
ty for giving to the world examples of
which it knew not Of Negro thrift and
accomplishment.
For the Indianapolis meeting, reduc-
ed rates Of one and one-third fare ON
THE CERTIFICATE PLAN have been
granted by all Of the various Passen-
ger Associations of the country, and,
in addition, an extension of the return
limit may be secured by depostting
validated certificates with agents of
the indianapolis terminal lines on or
before September 6. By this arrange
ment opportunity will be afforded for
visiting St. Louis or any other point
desired.
The entertainment OF the delegates
to the Business League will be an es-
peeial feature Of the coming meeting.
The Indianapolis Commercial Club
has expressed its interest by q special
communication to Mr. George L. Knox.
Chairman Of the Local Committee OF
Arrangements. a street car ride about
the city, with outing at Fairview Park,
has been arranged for the afternoon OF
the second day; on Friday evening,
the Local Business League and citi-
zens OF Indianapolis will tender a ban
quet in Tomlinson Hall in honor OF
the officers and members OF the Ma
tional Negro Business League. Last
year at Nashville the Fisk Jubilee
Singers rendered selections all through
the three days sessions so acceptably
and pleasingly that the Local Commit
tee at indianapolis has arranged for q
The colored American., 1904-08-27
1 WILL NOT SING THIS OLD SONG
For the Co1ored American.

1 will not sing this old song
If it brings regret or pain,
If it's tender memory recalls
Dead memories again.
If its simple strains are hallowed
By thoughts of friends now dead,
I'll not arouse the anguish
Of hopes forever fed.
1 will not sing this old song
If. it causes tears to rise
Such tears would fail to ease thy
heart
Or check those bitter sighs;
If it revives that passion
In thy bosom soothed at last,
Recalls a hopeless vision
From the loved and buried past.
I will not sing this old song,
Though the air is sad and sweet
Though the dear old music thrills
me
AS its burden repeat,
will fOrbear to breathe it,
Though others it delight,
Since it mas a spell that grieves
thee,
I'll not sing the song tonight
r.. W. T., Columbus, o.
The colored American., 1904-08-27

Go with the AmphionE Saturday,
August goth, and keep cool. Last
chance Of the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
HALEY AGAIN IN COURT ROOM Bond Fixed at $l,OOO in
 Two Cases. CONDUCTED HIS DEFENSE Charges Were Changed to
 Assault to Murder. Accused Doctor Says He Will Not Employ Lawyer Until He Hears
 From "Home"--Appears
 Light Hearted.

Justice R. H. Jones yesterday fixed tho bond of Dr. c. I. Haley, charged witf two cases of assault to murder on W. Fl Bonnet, proprietor of the Magnolia Hote on the night of January 19, at $1,000 fl each case which he failed to make. At the preliminary hearing of Haley Thursday morning. on the charge of as sauit to rob, the bond of the defendant was fixed at 800. This charge was yes l terday dismissed.
 The hearing yesterday was merely tt and Worth B. Beacham, non-residents, ir the assault to murder cases. The bonds in each of these cases were fixed at $1.0O0 The defendant insisted on cross-examin- ing the witnesses in an endeavor to se' cure conflicting statements in their dep ositions. The testimony was not material ly different from that of the proceeding Examined MT. Bentley. Tn cross-examining Mir. Bentley. Haley, who continued to conduct his own de- fense, asked:
 Could you recognize the features of your assailant, Mir. Bentley?"
 "Only partially" replied MT. Bentley. "I could see he had white hands. and be- heath the hood of the bath robe he wore I |. could observe part of his face, very Weren't you very excited about this time. MT. Bentley. and do you think you were sufficiently free from mental agita- tion to remember anything about your as- saiiaut?"
 Not particularly excited,' the witness replied. as he tapped his wounded fore head and added with smile. My head ached a little.'
 Upon the conclusion of the examination and the fixing of the bond, Haley address ing the court said:
 After I have heard from home it is my purpose to engage a lawyer. but it will require a week or ten days to do this. Your honor has seen fit to deny my erc- quest for @ postponement of this investi- present arrangements that permit me to employ counsel will be my own lawyer"
 Justice Jones said that he had no wish to deprive the defendant of the benefit of counsel but thought that ten days was too long time to hold up the hearing for
 Did Not Name His Home.
 Haley did not disclose the locality of
 Haley appeared light-hearted in the court room yesterday, joking with the counsel for the State and conversing with oystanders.
 His trunk and effects were yesterday re- contains an incomplete set of surgical and medical instruments and several med ical text books. A diploma was found in the bottom of his trunk showing that he was in the early 's9s practtcing lawyer in the State courts of Missouri. Haley is well supplied with clothes.
 Mir. Bentley will remain in Montgomery a few days until he completely recovers from the shock received from the billy blow in his room at the Magnolia Hotel last Tuesday night.
 The perpetuation of the testimony of the non-residents having been taken, the for maj preliminary hearing was set down for today at 9:3O o'clock before Justice Jones.