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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
killing at the Polls.

The only. election row in the State
occurred at Gonzales, Ascension
parish in winch Capt. Sam B. Moore,
a republican, was shot and killed by
Deputy Sheriff Ed. Smith, who has
been committed to bal.
The evidence showed that young
man Damed Jack Cheny was posting
on tho wall Of tho school building.
where the polling both was, The pic
lures of Che two negroes, Jim Me-
Cray and Il G. Robinson, when he
was ordered to'talze them down by
Smlth who said it was q violation of
the law Capt, Moore was standing
il the road IN front OF the building,
eating ice cream. Seeing that
Smith was interfering with Cheny
in the posting of the pictures, Capt.
Moore walked up to the gallery, and
placing his left hand 'on"the picture,
told Smith that if it was a violation
Of the law, he would like to he shown
the law--on7 the subject. Smith then
attempted to prevent Moore from
lacking them up, when Moore drew
his revolver and told him to go away,
as be did not want any trouble, but
If he did, TO step out in the road and
measure len PAGES with him. Smith
made no reply, and Moore put his
weapon back into his pocket, and
again turned towards the pictures,
when Smith again advanced and tried
to prevent the posting of them.
Moore drew his pistol for a second
time and again invited Smith to step
out into the road and measure ten
PAGES. Smith replied by saving
Damn you and your ten paces?''
Capt. Moore then told Smith not to
curse him, and then struck him over
the head With bis pistol. Smith i'm
mediately drew his revolver and shot
him. After The shot was fired,
Smith said be would not allow anyone
to strike him on The head with a
pistol.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
Local aaa Personal.

What a relief TO be able to breathe
without getting mouthful Of dust,
Mayor Leguenee is back from Hot
Sptia2s.
Dust was simply terrific last Sun
day.
Fine rain Sunday night and Mon
day morning--lt came just IA the
nick Of time and viii do a world Of
good.
Y. L. Caldwell IS home for a few
days. His contract in Eap9leonyiIle
is progressing nicely.
Godard's rev bsick building il
going up gteadiIy. Last week the
heavy foundation was put down.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY

We always admire manliness and
especially human natare when It's
best impulses crop out on the i'm
pulse Of The moment, as they did in
th's instance:
EUREKA spHngs,Ark., Apr zl-An
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30


Races at Erath last SUNDAY drew
a good crowd. Quite a few of our
town people attended.
Jim Barnes, of Godard's drno
store, left Sunday to visit relatives
in Lake Charles.
Cane borers are reported at wort
IN the cane fields near Erath. Itis !.
be hoped they, will not reach the
bayou fields.
JOS. $. Ewell has gotTback with !
car load of fine horses which he IS
selling at reasonable prices.
DOS. b. Mills of Perry left at our
office bunch OF the California
Wonder Forage Plant-It is of vio-
orous growth and promises to tbe q
valuable addition to..out forage and
feed plants.
Roy Theriot of Gueydan is in
town this week assisting A. j. Cod
ard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
TTE:,IT BAKERY.

! take this method of informing the
publicof Abbeviile that I:have opened up
the Excelsior Bakery where can be always
be found fresh and palatable bread nse
none but the best -four, and consequently
my bread is of the bestaquality, My Cie-
livery wagoniwiIl visit your homes bright
and early every morning.
Yours 10 please,
A. f. BABLN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
PERRY NOTES.

Gardensssare looking fine since the
rain, Monday.
Mrs Kate Hamblet has been i'll for.
the past two weeks but is improving,
some.
Miss Maude sBroussard, OF Cow
Island visited her teacher Miss Kate.
o'Bryan Friday and Saturday.
Misses Carrie and Maud Terrier
were Visitors to Abbeville Saturday.
Z. I. Terrier ourssenterprising mer-,
chant went down to his country
store at Mouton Cove Monday, eve.
Little Rosebudd Miller, we are
sorry to say, is down again with,
chills and fever.
Ben Root returned Thursday from
Calcasieu where he has been to see
his brother George, who is seriously
i'll.
Albert Stansbury and two little
children Lydia and Martin visited In
Crowley last week.
Mr. and Mrs H. J. Stansbury Of
AbbeVllle were Perry visitors Satur-,
day.
Mr. and Mrs Willie Carter who are
now living in the country. came to
take look at their old home and
remained until Sunday,
Alex Taylor and little son Albert
went to AbbeyiIle Saturday.
Pr Robert Young of Abbeville
passed through Perry Sunday.
Norma Mills celebrated her,,twelfth
birthday Sunday eve,
A party was given at her home,
China Grove where about twenty-five
children enjoyed themselves until
late hour.
We are sorry to note the death of
bucien Broussard which occurred
saturday night from typhoid fever.
He was buried Sunday eve at fouf
O'Clock.
AIR. Uriah stansbary passed through
onr town Saturday on his way to Abb
oeulle.
Mrs. G Y, Derouen and li.tle''
Roy visited Era1h one day last week.
Tie Perry base bali elab went 10
1ra.h Sunday aud haa game witt
heln which resulted in u yiclory ta,
Perry Harfab for Perry Nv.
yH.Ias l-8n flgiH season
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30
A Though tful Man.

NJ; M. Austin of Winchester, Ind. knew
mnat hdli TO !, 90 in the hour of need. His wife
H@a Iir'ar St,cn ~ unusual case of stomach and
ner: lie thought of and tried DR. Kings.
neW life Pills and she got relief at once
and vas wa finally cured. Only CSC. Sold bv
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-30

The assortment Of sponEes of aII
kinds, especially the fao imported
bath sponges are TO be seen at tha
Abbeyille Drug Co., Ltd, Z L. Mills,
Mgr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
INDIAN LEADS IN
 THE LONG RACE

nhe physical culture show at Madi- son Square Garden attracted a slim crowd yesterday, both afternoon and evening; nevertheless the same stunts took place as on the previous days. At o'clock in the afternoon a two days race in the physical culture food plan was begun and fifteen runners started. Pete Hegeln1an led for the first hour and the distance covered was eight miles. Hegelman again led In the sec ond hour, his distance being 15 miles 3 laps, with Hallen and Davis in second and third places. respectively. Up to the fourth hour Hegelman still showed the way, but a little while later Davis, the Indian, spurted and sailed to the front At 10 o'clock last night, when the runners stopped for the night, the full scone was:
 Davis, AT miles 9 laps: Hegelman, 47 pf1es 7 laps; Click, 45 miles 10 laps; Hallen, 46 miles laps; Hyde, 43 miles 8 laps; Day, Al miles lap; Burnlan, 37 miles 10 laps: Rein1ein, 36 miles 10 laps; Bu11baker. 35 miles 6 laps; Halle1, 35 miles; Iiebno1z, B miles 3 laps; Sul- livan, 82 miles lap: Miller, 31 miles 3 laps; riley. 28 miles II laps: Guerre- TO, 32 miles n laps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
TTF1E SPORTING NEWS OF THE WORLD
SHARKEY A FAVORITE
 SPORTS WILL BACK HIN.

The Sharkey-Munroe match is the chief topic of sporting men along Broadway, New York. At the Hoff- man house, where turfmen congregate daily, there is all inclination to favor Sharkey, because of experience and wonderful strength. Many ring fol, lowers have received a strong tip from Jeffries that Munroe will not do. The champion made the statement only a week ago that when the miner runs up against a first class pugilist he will be signally beaten Jeffries insists that he allowed Munroe to stay four rounds with him ''just to make a go,"'
 and that if Jack should tackle Fitz- simmons he would be quickly floored. Munroe needs thorough course Of in struction in boxing science He seems to be a diamond in the rough. Rugged, game, heavy hitter, he does not know the fine points of the game, but to his credit he is willing to learn.s A man like Tommy Ryan or Jim Corbett could take hold of Munroe and make a swift, effective fighter of him. He is quick to pick up hints, and has already shown a vast Improvement since he sprang into fame by refusing to allow the boilermaker to put him to sleep i'll a four-round go. A close friend of Jef- fries said the other day that the cham pfcn was inclined to regard Munroe as his most dangerous antagonist, and that he did not care to take him on until the miner had earned enough of a reputat ton to be a real drawing card.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
THE PUGlLISTS.
PRIZE FIGHTING
 AT BALTIMORE.
Lovers of Fistic Encounters Saw Several knockouts Last Night--None of the Bouts Went the Limit.

Baltimore, Md, Jan 2.-Young Peter Jackson of California yesterday after noon won from Cyclone Jack Larry of Philadelphia in the fifth round of what was scheduled to be a fifteen round bout before the Eureka Athletic club. It was Jackson's fight from start to finish. Larry fought badly. His strength lay in hugging and failing to the floor to avoid punishment Al though the lighter of the two, Jackson forced matters from the start and it soon was seen that Larry was com pletely outclassed' and after the first round was completely at Jackson's mercy. He was Knocked down once in the second round, twice i'll the third round four times in the fourth and six times in the fifth. The last time he was foored he was counted out Jimmy Farren, the bantam champion of the south, knocked out Leon Croney in the second round of their bout. Al though Croney was ten pounds the heavier Farren outclassed him. Far ren will now be matched to meet Hughey McGovern. Edward Ham, mond, colored, sent Young Washing ton, colored, to dream land in the first round. He then took on Al Washing ton and put him out in three rounds. Kid Gleason, colored, knocked out Kid Smith, colored, in the third round. All the preliminaries were scheduled to go four rounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Prize Fight i'm York State.

Schenectady, N. Y, Jan 2.-A prize
 fight between Johnnie Reagan of Brooklyn and Pinkey Evans of this city took place yesterday afternoon near this city, and it resulted in q draw. This is the fifth time the men have met the record to date being: Two twentyround goes in which Ev- ans received the decision; one twenty round draw; one six-round fight with no decision, and yesterdays twenty round draw. The men had agreed be- fore the fight that if both were on their feet at the end of the twenty rounds it should be called draw. The light was hard one, Evans being on the offensive throughout. He punished Reagan severely, but was unable to land a Knockout blow. He knocked the Brooklyn boy down four times Reagan was game throughout the bat tie, but he was out of condition and was no match for his opponent. Evans was the favorite in the betting and plenty of money changed hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Irwin" Sullivan Draws.

Boston. Jan 2.-Mike CTwin) Sullivan fought fifteen fast <Aounds Thursday night at Chelsea with Jack Blackburn. Although the referee gave the decision as a draw at the conclusion of the con test, in the minds of the majority Sul- livan had all the better of the bout, for he was all over the colored boy from Philadelphia Sullivan forced the going and landed more clean punches. Blackburn, at times, scored well, but his best work was done on his counter punches and his left-hand jabs. Sulli- van used the blow which has made his brother Jack famous. stiff right cross He also planted left hooks and swings to the body. Blackburn was clever and fast, but he failed to show up half as well as he did against Langford a week ago. Sullivan never showed bet ter in his life He had speed and was very clever. On account of the light weight he made, a triie over 132 pounds, he could not hit as hard as he has i'll the past. Blackburn had many pounds the better of Sullivan and was close to 14O pounds. but despite this Sullivan had him backing most of the time The Cambridge boy was the az gressor from the beginning to the end of the bout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Jordan Coming Over.

Word was received yesterday re- garding the plans Of Ben Jordan, the English featherweight champion. Ac- cording to a letter which Jordan has written to a friend, the Englishman in tends to sail this month for America, prepared to meet anyone in his class, up to 122 pounds. The date set for Jordan's departure is January II. It is understood that Jordan is coming here for the purpose of fighting Benny Yanger or Abe Attell if they will agree to come to his weight Sporting men are somewhat skeptical regarding Jor- dams visit, as he contemplated coming here before, but at the last moment cancelled the engagement without any plausible reason. Jordan's American says that the foreigner will surely sail this time, as. he is anx- io1ls to fight and corral some of the American dollars the native pugilists are earning these days. A fight be- tween Jordan and Young Corbett or Terry McGovern is out of the question, apparently. unless Jordan consents to a contest at catch weights. Neither Corbett nor McGovern can get to I22 pounds and be strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
WOLVES IN QUEBEC.
The Large Number of Red Deer is thc Autumn Has Given Them
 Plenty of Food.

With the approach of winter comes a big increase in the number and the, bold ness of the wolves that are visiting the northern fringe of settlements in the Pontiac and Gatineau districts of this province, says a recent Quebec corre- Epondence of the, New York Sun. Last year the scourge was so great that Pre- nier Parent, who presides over the de- partment of woods and forests, was asked to offer a substantial bounty for killing them. Upon his initiative the legislature authorized the payment of S5 a head. The amount has proved too insignificant, however, to tempt hunters to devote themselves to killing the ani- mals. and scarcely any bounties have been claimed
 This is not because wolves are not plentiful enough. They seem to have multiplied with the increase of the red deer. and the large numbers of them seen last winter and in the recent au- tumn are to be accounted for by the fact that the deer dread man less than they do the wolves and rush toward ciy- ilization to escape from them, followed by their relentless enemies. Then again the government of Ontario offers re- ward of $15 for each wolf killed, and the constant chase of the animals in that province tends to drive them toward Quebec where they are seldom attacked.
 The wolves are now becoming such a nuisance that the farmers are crying out against their depredations. In one parish in the county of Pontiac it is as serted that they have destroyed more than 100 sheep and lambs. Scattered settlers in the northern parts of the province say that the howls of the beasts at night are terrifying, and many par ents fear to send their young children alone to school in the thinly populated country.
 Tn Pontiac a farmer recently came upon bear and two wolves busily oc- cupied with the carcasses of several deer. He had his rife with him and managed to kill one of the wolves, the other brute taking to it's heels. The bear turned on him, though it had re- ceived two bullets before coming up to the man, and he managed to over come it with repeated blows of the rifle. Where he had first seen the beasts en- toying their meal the man found the remains of no less than six red deer. It is estimated that the wolves in Cam ada kill many more deer than hunters do. If allowed to GETTY on their work of destruction it is feared that they will in time completely extirpate the game. It is known that they also work great destruction among the young moose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
BASKETBALL.
WASHINGTON HILLS
 WON FROM co. c..

The Washington Hill Athletic clubs basketball team defeated the Go G team at the armory last night before fair sized crowd The score was 26-10. While the work of the victorious team was fine, being full of. snap and dash, the playing of the uaiI- 1tary team was slow. The players appeared to be in poor condition after the ball of the night before. After the first few minutes of play the Co c team wasn't in it. The game was devoid of any unnecessary roughnesss Mulligan played a star game for the, winners. The lineup of the teams was as follows.
 W Fl. A. C.-Mulligan, Selby, for wards; Maloney, center; r. Lawiors Lavigne, guards.
 Go G.Connor. McPartland, fore wards; I. Bagley, ! Slavin, centerN Stein, ]. Kelly, guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
WRESTLING.
AUTHOR AND WRESTLER
 DIVERS MISTAKE.

Stewart Edward White, the author of "Conjuror's House. 'The Blazed Trail comes from Grand Rapids and has, of course, many friends there who wish him well and follow his success with satisfaction. Professor M. J. Dwyer is one of those ''good friends'' of MT Whites and he wishes him well, to, but he hasn't been following MT Whites line of work very closely. Dwyer is a professional wrestler and was at one time Whites instructor in athletics. Dwyer had been else where for a number of years, practic- ing his profession" but month or so ago, dropped into Grand Rapids to SC the old town and the old folks. He met Gilbert White, the artist, Stew arts brother on the street, and i'm mediately inquired after Stewart.
 Whats Stewart doing now ?'' ask DWyer.
 "Oh, he's making books,'' said Gil bert
 That's fine, returned the gentle man Of the sporting world, Ines get tim on, ain't he? Maxim books is he? On what circuit?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
LATEST GOLD BRICK.
New Jersey Farmer Is still waitihE for Reward ORered for Lost
 Diamond Ring.

ar, living in New Jersey. near the Dela- ware Water Gap, was working on fence along the road when we'll dressed stranger came along searching for. some lost article in the road. In- quiry revealed that the stranger had dropped $500 diamond ring few hours before. He said he would give $100 for it After an hours fruitless labor the stranger gave it up and went away, giv- ing the farmer his address in Scranton.
 A little later a tramp appeared on the scene, and as he passed along the road
 he stopped and picked something from
 the dust. The farmer hastened out and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
severe Hrosv to 11ynnotasts.

J
 In Germany 3 severe blow has just been dealt to hypnotists, magnetic healers and other so-called cccultists A law has been passed prohibiting such persons from holding public seances, and heavy fines are prescribed as pen alties in case of dfsobedience The req son why such measure has been passed is curious. "Seances, given by magnetic headers and others, ? says the law. "are likely to arouse public preju- dice against the persons who are used as mediums for such occasions, and, therefore, it is ordained that no meet ing of this kind shall be held in, the fu- ture.' Moreover. the magistrates throughout Germany have received strict instructions to prosecute with the utmost vigor any persons who pub aicly practice hypnotism. magnetic healing, or any other of the so-called occult arts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Speedy Horses Out.

The speedway on the, Watertown road was the scene of many brisk brushes yesterday afternoon. The sleighing was fine and owners of fast horses availed themselves of the chance to try them out. There was large crowd of onlookers along the Watertown road from West Main street to Sunderland's blacksmith shop. Among those who tried spin or two with their horses were T. +. Butler, Dr Ryder. E. w. Wilson, Liv- erymen Archer and Loucks. Some of the brushes were rather close and ex- citing. The horses were in rood trim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Lord Str.t,,co,.

Lord Strathcona began the career which has led him to the house oG. lords and colossal fortune as a. red haired, freckled, rough-hewn Scotch. iad' in the wilds of Labrador. He was in the employment of the Hudson Bayl company and his duty was to barten for furs with the natives and pack them of to Montreal work which in-. volved long and perilous journeys bn canoe and on snow shoes, amid hard-' ships which would have proved fataH to anyone less sturdy than the Scottish saddler's son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Middletown Is Champion.

New Haven, Jan 25.--The bowling championship of the Railroad Y. M. c. As of the state was decided yes terday afternoon on the alleys of the association ill this city. The following teams entered the competitions. New Haven, Waterbury, Irvington, Middle town. Hartford, Ansonia and Bridge port. The contest was won by Mid- dletown with total of 2,S32. Hart ford and Middletown both won five of six games, but the Iatter's zotal was largest by S2 pins. Tn the games An sonia lost all 6, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Irvington lost 3 and New Haven lost 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Eddie Kennedy Arrested.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan 2- Eddie Kenne- dy the prize fighter, and Dick Wise man, a local character, became in volyed in q row near Newell's hotel yesterday afternoon. Roger O'Mara, the private detective who was former Iy superintendent of detectives, remon- strated with them. Kennedy struck .O'Mara, and bystanders took hand 4 riot call was sent in and order re- stored. Kennedy and Wiseman were locked up and bail was refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Political Diirerences.

Years ago, when Lord Anglesey waa lord lieutenant of Ireland, he said once of the Irish secretary of that day: .sMr- Stanley and do very well together aa companions, but we differ so totally about Ireland that never mention tha subject to him. Just how they trans~ acted official business remains mys-. tery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Yale Hockey Team Beaten l.

< Pittsburg, Pa, Jan 2The YaIa hockey team was defeated by score. of 10 to last night at Duquesne gar- den, its opponents being the Pittsburg A. c. The local team shot six goals in the first half Some of the regulara Yale players were not in the game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Land sI,ip,s.

Initiating the land ships now ern~ ployed in sailing on the sands of the California and New Mexico deserts and successfully used for pleasure on thei southern beaches and in many other parts of the United States. London builder has made calling carriaRess for use in the Egyptian deserts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Decision For Fredericks.

Port Huron, Mich, Jan 2.--Kid Fred ericks of Buffalo got the decision over "Cy'' Flyn of Buffalo in fifteen round bout before the Port Huron Athletic club yesterday. The men fought at 132 mounds E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02

found it to be the lost diamond. He negotiated for the possession of the stone and finally secured it for $50. Then he rushed off to Scranton, but failed to locate the well-dressed stran- ger. Later he learned from jeweler that rings such as he had were worth about 9 cents each, if we'll cleaned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02

Where Do They Go TOf Over 5000 ,000, 900 cents have been isN sued from the Philadelphia mint during the past five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02

Membership of Secret Orders.
 There are 1,0ss,47 odd fellows in the United States and Canada, 941 ,221 free masons and 92S,035 of the Ancient Or der of Toresters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Ghetto.8

The word ghetto is Italian, and fs supposed to be an abbreviation of .bors ghetto" g little town. or town within
 8 town- There is no reason why tho term should be limited in it's app1ica-
 tion. as the Italians themselves limft4s ed it, to Jewish town within a town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Waste of Time.

Some men waste lot of time in wondering how the world got along be- fore they came into it and how 1t is go- ing to get on after they leave it.