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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03

From what We learn the lac rain:
have done considerable damage tc
cotton and rice crops in some por
tons Of this State, yet some hopes
arc entertained that better Weld
than for awhile iark was expected.
viii be realized before The crop sea.
son is over. We are noW having
fair a4d pleasant weathar with The
prospect Of its coN.i2nancc for al
least a few weeks longer, which will,
If so, enable our farmers ali oppor-
tunity of at least saving a larger
portion of the now unplcked cotton
in the fields before a wet spell sets
in again. The gloomy and sad.look
ing picture portrayed a few weeks
ago by some Of our exchanges will
not, We hope, prove at the end as
melancholy a scene as at this time
represented. Let US be cheerful aud
still look to a bright future.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03

The cholera is still raging in
France and Spain, and while it is
decreasing in some sections of the
country, it is increasing in Others.
In Italy it is slightly on the de.
crease.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03

Travel in Mexico by raj! is being
retarded in consequence of the many
washcuts at different places.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03
Notice to Taxpa,l

/. Notes i hereby pm ii
Tax Rolls for the n, ID
been deposited 10 ny e6xI
the taxes asaesed il IL n
set forth 10 III III rolls 4
my ONCE, snd il he ususp
Of the parish Of Yanllm
they are nov d. a. lht
on movable properly tiH
delinquent on lhe Ii dsydk
Der next, and on innesVA
.ty on the 3lst day d Nj
1895, and will bar one d, ii
month interest (sectioa II ii
10, io62 iron thai date ntl
in accordance viii arliA N
tho Constitution.
tSheriM Office, Alkslk, |
October Sd 1925.
is. kUyEz
Sheriff 4 Tai Colsk
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03
ADVERTISING RATES:

Advertisements will be inserted at one dollar and
fifty cents . square Zone inch Of space or less, for the
FIRST, and five cents for each subsequent in
sertion, for any time under one month. For longer
periods as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03

A negro man and woman were
killed and two other co.ored women
dangerously wounded in the same
house. on the night Of the 9th ult.,
in Austin, Texas. The officers of
that place are on the track of one
Doc Woods, who is supposed TO be
one Of the murderers. The supposed
canse of this outrage is said to he
that there is an organized band Of
negroes who intend to prevent negro
women working as servants for
white people, and many other equal.
ly exaggerated reports.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03

From the Alexandria Town
Talk of the 18th. inst. we learn
that the merchants Of that 10
cality are looking gloomy. Con.
tant rains and caterpillars are
destroying the cotton crop. which
means hard times and no money.
If the rains will stop and give
planters a chance to pick matured
bolls, there is. from what we can
learn, still hopes of picking three.
fourths OF a crop on most places
and one half a crop on others.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-03
. O r / q
To Cotton Pah|B, | Y

/ am now pFtli
ed to purchase
cotton and will n
the highest naa
for same.
and see me btl
selling and ! an'
l a make
your interest ts1
your seed cstt y
me-. CASH psa1
all purchases D,
Aau''ss Res pu
or !. J. Ahriie, Asi is's'''
Sept 5.'S5 In.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
THE SHARON CASE.
sarah Sentenced BY sawyer.


Sarah Althea disappeared from the pub
lie Gaze since the issuing of the order OF
the Court for the production of tie papers
for examination by the expert, and could
not be found for several days. 1t was re-
ported that she had gone to Honolulu on
the Maripost, but on Sunday. 9Th inst. ,
she was found at her house where the
papers We're served upon her to show cause
why she should not be committed for con-
tempt. She released bonds of
$1,000, signed by Gustav Refs and Mrs.
Burkett. On Monday, April 9th, Sarah
appeared III Court and was sentenced by
Judge Sawyer to twenty-four hours confne-
ment i'll the County Jail where she
took up her quarters at 80 P. NJ. in the
apartments of the Jail matrOn. Having
served her time she was released on the fol-
lowing evening n large crowd assembling to
witness her departure from g the Jug"
whereupon she said: q GOOD People of
California If ever you have to contend in
the courts and believe that you have right
on your side, [ hope you will do as ] have
done and stand up for your rights, no
matter what you may suffer.
She then drove home being loudly
cheered. The case has been continued for
about ten days, but 80 new affidavits have
been served ON Sarah, comprising 1875
pages of type written matter. Seventeen
of them attack her general reputation,
many being from porters and bell boys at
the Baldwin who state the result of theiI
examinations through key-holes of the
doors of her rooms.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20

ish Government IS buying hundreds O..
horses in Canada for military service. Gen
eral NolSeley has been ordered to withdraw
one-thlrd Of his entire force from ths
Soudan Tor service elsewhere.
FINNISH FRIENDSHIP.
Advices from st. Petersburg state that
many offers are being r-c ireI from the
Firms to serve in tn Russian army. Fin
land has agreed to rqUip t,n 3n-uoats,
III addition 20 tl- 40 winch Rs---.. already
has in tn Baly.- sea.
The COMMERCIAL CRISIS.
St. Petersburg merchants have t-la-
graphed their agents at Paris NOT a. cCn-
sign goods for them via the Bd..c 7-a in
English vessels. Most of the owners Of
colheries IN England and Wales have can
celed all orders for coal to be shipped to
Russia, at the risk of being sued for breach Of
contract. There is an intense crisis through
out America. The transactions III. wheat
In New York aggregated 10, 900, 600 bushels
which were worth half million dollars
more than on the previous day. Charters
advanced 20 per cent. The Bourses at
Paris and Berlin were demoraliZed with q
panic towards the close. Russian bonds
fell from 9712 TO so At Lloyd's war risks
Were dealt ii at II ttIy enhanced prices.
Premiums on vessels trading in Russian
waters we've quoted at from guineas TO ,
guineas percentages. Foreign wheat rose
, shillings s pence per quarter and holders
were unwilling to sell even at this advance.
THE TEACHERS TRIP.
The Oceanic 5. 5. Co. has f-red special
rates, of SlO0 for the round trip, to all
teachers in public schools who wish to visit
Honolulu. The tickets will be good for re-
turn for three months from the time of leav-
ing San Francisco. The Hawaiian Hotel
also offers in this connection, special rates
of 81 per day to all teacheas who will avail
themselves of Joe Tildens Tender-loins.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20

thus initiating hostilities without declara-
ton of war, and breaking his promise 10 the
United States Government, through Minister
Hall, not to invade San Salvador. As
Barrios approached FL Coco keeping UP a
heavy fusillade Of musketry, the Salvador
cans replied to his fire houy. Hostiities
were virtually suspended during the night,
but at daylight the Guatemalans made q
desperate rush in attempting to carry the
San SalyadOTean position by storm. Toward
the middle Of the day firearms to a great
extent were thrown aside and a terrific
hand-to-hand fight began, in which the
troops on both sides did terrible execution
with the saugUinary and fayOrite weapon Of
the Iudians-the machcte. This Is a long,
and heavy knife, or sword, being an iInple-
mcnt constantly used IL agriculture. After
nearly ten hours of fighting, III which,
quarter was neither given nor taken, the
Guatemalans were completely routed, leay-
ing about / 500 of their number on the field
dead or wounded. They retreated across
the frontier in haste and disorder. Although
greatly exhausted by the engagement, the
Salvadorean troops were anxious to pursue
the enemy across the border but were re-
strained.
THE WAR ON THE IsTHMUs.
The particulars of the battle at Colon and
reported. Preston's forces were utterly
routed after severe engagement, and he
set fire to the city in various places and
then made his escape. The city IS almost
Il complete ruin, only three houses being
left standing, and much distress prevails
among the people. Everything is quiet at
Panama.
In answer to a telegram sent by Secretary
Whitney to the President Of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company at New York,
relative to the number of men that com
Pany's vessels can take to Aspinwall with
out delay, the following reply was received
this morning owe can carry 200 in the
City of Para tomorrow ut noon and 600 in
the Acapulco next Monday
Secretary Whitney replied We will
ship 200 men by your steamer tomorrow,
with tents and camp equipage. The Tenn
seePwith Admiral Jouett. will leave New
Orleans probably to-day with an extra COM
plement of marines, for Aspinwall. This
will place four ships and between 400 and
500 available men at Aspinwall for land
service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
April 9th.
A BARK LIBELED.

A petition has been filed in the United
States District Court for the condemnation
of the American bark Ferris S. Thompson,
the Ibelants being Richard Fox, William 7.
Gwin, H. w. Tennesen, Ernest Reinharft,
John Donovan and Joseph Williams. The
bark returned from a trip to the Hawaiian
Islands on the 9th inst, and the ibelants
claim that $50 each is due them in wages.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20

Mr.. L ydon Davies of England claims
to have discovered mode of holding
communication between all parts of Eng
land by telephony on the existing teIe-
graph wires, simultaneously with the
transmission of kilograms. His system
is being investigated by the postal author
tiles.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY
APRIL 18TH.

Peruvian Treaty TO be Terminated.
The treaties between the United States
and Peru are to be terminated on March
81 1856.
A. NJ. Kelly, the new Minister to Italy,
is accused of having been IA bitter Oppo-
nent of King Victor Emanuel.
Ex-President Fish of the Marine Bank
of New York has been convicted on eleven
counts of the indictment charging him
with embezzlement.
Notes About SOudan and Central
America.
The people of Guatemala are anxious
to avenge the death of Barrios.
General Stephenson reports that it will
be practically impossible to move the
troops from Dougala during the summers
A London syndicate has made con-
tract with Honduras to build and operate
an interoceanic railway.
More trouble Is feared at Panama.
= Queen Victoria did notssend her con-
gratulatiOns to Bismarck on his birthday.
Z General Woseley and Lord Chas.
Beresford have arrived at Cairo.
The Commercial Crisis in London.
LONDON, April 1lth.-There was a
slightly weaker feeling on Change this
morning. ConsOls opened at 500, the
same as last nights closing, but dropping
to %. Selling for a fall was resumed this
afternoon by operators, and a panic
which was imminent was only checked by
continued purchases for Berlin account.
The German bOuTses rely on the truth Of
reports that the Emperor of Germany is
assiduous in urging the Car to oppose
the war party in Russia, and also that
Prince Bismarck, if a point is reached
where the diplomatic relations of England
and Russia are broken, will offer the me-
diation of Germany.
PARIS, April 11th.-The BoUrse closed
very fiat. There were numerous forced
sales. 1t is rumored that several failures
have occurred.
BERLIN, April 1Ith.-The Bourse to-
day was unsettled, but opened hopefully.
Large orders were sent to London to pur-
chase Russian stocks. The orders were
easily executed and this fact caused a re-
lapse
The excitement in New York continues
and prices of all commodities, except cot
ton, have advanced.
The Afghan ARair-On the Verge Of
War.
LONDON, April 18th. - The Cabinet
council to-day lasted three hours. The
session was wholly occupied with the dis
cussion of dispatches to and from Sir Ed
ward Thornton, the British Minister to
Russia, and Earl Dufferin, Viceroy of
India. 1t has been ascertained that Lord
Dufferin to-day sent an important dis
patch, defining the attitude of Ameer Alb
durrahman. The ruler of Afghanistan
considers that war has already begun and
demands that Lord Dufferin shall inform
him what the plans of Great Britain are.
In view of the fact that the Ameer does
not understand the necessities of modern
diplomatic intrigues, and thinks fighting
indicates war, Lord Dufferin tells the
Government that he has promised the,
Ameer definite answer tomorrow, and
he begs the Government to instruct him
promptly. In the meantime he is doing
his best to reassure the Ameer, but the
latter evidently expects England to declare
war, and is chagrined at the delay already
endured.
There are persistent rumors that @ussia
Is pushing re-enfora@n ntsli
tim of Ger~ 7As-lass
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
April Sd.
FOREIGN MATTERS.

GNAfA<AN-'
Earl Cairns, father of Lord Garmoyle,
died suddenly-The French have occupied
the Pong-Hou islands between China and
Formosa.-De Freycinet has not yet formed
n Ministry Graham s whole army
advanced toward Tamai.-Russia IS rapidly
STRENGTHENING her navy. -Norquay, the
PreniN6sf Manitoba, thinks Rie's rebel
lion be suppressed.-Italy hopes
TO 50 IRE the acceptance of the M-metalhc
standard by the monetary conference.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS
The Senate. after confirming number OF
nominations. including that of George W.
Merrill. Minister to the Hawaiian Islands,
adjourned sire die-The President with
drew the name of A. r. Lawton, nominated
to be Minister to misunderstanding MAN
ming has refused to allow Christian emma
man to bring his wife from CHINA
A FRENCH FIGHT.
The French men-of-war Bayard, Trlom-
nhante, Destaing, Ducheffaut, Nlpere ana
An1amitc. under Admiral Lange, attacked
Pheac Hoo at Z O'Clock on Sunday morn
ing, 6ombarding the forts de1ehoh9 IL tne
harbor, OF Pong-Hou and Makun9- me
forts and guns were dismantled by ~
O'Clock, When two powder magazines eX-
plode1, setting fire to the village OF AakuhS'
whichblrled for 20 hours. The fleet was
not lnjrd. A boat from the Triomphante
destroyed he chain across the entrance 10
t ara port cSIakung. The marines landed
',lto IiAEeI9 to Making on Monday ana
eraS -. Village on Tuesday after sew
were Lii which only five trenchmen
berinq Il 0oGe Chinese garrison, mum Ull
Frencb - ~ N. suffered heavy loss. The
occupv tbe Tisbest OF spirits, and will
u lighthouse.
Aboutroo. Eos BEATEN.
received frorn deh 29th information was
Guaiauinyilapa, cted Guatemalians at
from Santa Ana, IN about three miles
Of the approach ofs Guatemalan side,
$4,000 men. Theios at the head OF
about sunset, when conflict occurred
had forded the river Suatemalans that
Salvadoreans which Ntacked party Of
the neighborhood. 12onnoitering in
fierce, lasting until nght was very
Guatemalans were forceI, when the
river In recrossing the : across the
Der OF Barrlos' men were large num-
began the battle about on. Barrios
FIRE on the San Salvador opening
position,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
April 1Ith.
WAR NE VS.,
EngIand,s Active war Preparations.

EnSIaEld'S Active War Preparations.
In naval and military circles the war
fever is as hot as ever and peace is consid-
cred impossible. The preparations for war
are continued with undated vigor and are
no longer viewed as a display of force to
avert war, but as preliminaries of an inevi-
table and desperate struggle. Various plans
for striking Russia at vulnerable points out
side the present field of hostilities are under
consideration. The theory is that if Eng
land and Russia are to fight, Russia must
not be allowed to choose the battlefield.
She has thus far forced hostilities on the
Afghan frontier, which indicates that she
is better prepared to fight there than else
where. A prompt attack by England in
almost any other part of Russia would, it
is thought, prevent Russia from sending
re-enforcements to Afghanistan, even if it
did not compel the withdrawal of troops
from there to defend the new point of at
tack.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
rRELINGHUYsEN sERIOUsLY -.

Ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen is dangerous
" i'll at his residence, in Newark, and may
die at any time. He is suffering with liver
trouble and nervous prostration.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20

press dispatches from RI
absolute verification of {
they are probably true.
England Ready
Sir Thomas Brassey,
Lords Of the Admiralty
here, as they are at To
ready for war now as If 4
declared. We can placetY
war fleet in the Baltic w
We can stud the seas With
twenty-four hours. We an
the first time in almost q
the army and navy official
ing the novelty of hard wd J
General WOIseIey
LONDON. April 11th.-It II
General Wolseley viii INN
ceed to London by special Z
er. Another report is thu
moned 10 Cairo in order t
in direct and certain telegl,
nication with the GovernmS
them on the military opeil
Russia. It is even reporte
ley's presence in Cairo is 70
of enabling him to quickl
personal direction of opera
Russia in the event of wal
generally believed that the
the Soudan has been decided
British Cabinet.
The Powers Seeking A
Both Russia and England
gagged in correspondence witt
ers and are actively COURT
If the English negotiations
succeed, the most importai
result will be the opening OF
Giles to the British fleet.
remain neutral.
The War Office is overw
offers of service sent ia by
and volunteer officers. II
departments in London and
are daily besieged by men an,
the military service, in view
pect Of war with Russia. S
cants are being accepted as T
be arranged. All the Adm
British navy have been not
themselves in readiness for a
A special injunction has bee
Admiralty to Vice-Admiral
commanding the British sql
Mediterranean, to hold hims
ready for service.
The War Feeling ill
ST.. PETERSBURG, April IL
feeling here is uverwhelmi
The Gar appeared at the
evening. The audience, still
over the news from Penjdeh,
eral assumption that Komar
had imperial approval, rose
saw the Gar and shook the
an ovation of applause.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
IN AMERICA.

! Heavy rains have fallen in California dur
/ ing the past two days, ending with a thunder
I storm last night; the heat to-day IS intense
Patti intends to reside in California if she
can dispose Of her Welsh prOperty.-Sulli-
van and Ryan viii fight at Butte CITY VI.
T., on June 16th.-The revolutionists are
/ reported to be IN the possession of Panama.
N EUROPE.
The preliminaries OF peace between
France and China have been virtually con-
cluded.-The war party in Russia is re-
ported to have gained the upper hand.-A
grand '' durbar IN honor Of the Ameer
was held at RawiI-Pinde.-A proclamation
against FL Mahdi has been issued in Tur-
key.-An internal machine was found in
the Motley Military Hospital at Ports
mouth. The authorities had been previously
warned to look out for an explosion
FlOuquet was elected President of the
Chamber of Deputies at Paris on the third
ballot, receiving 179 votes to Us for Fall
Heres.
THE PRINCE OF WALES N IRELAND.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with
their eldest son, have arrived IN Ireland
where they were enthusiastically received
One of the features of the procession was
the presence of a marching force of stu
dents. They We're jauntily dressed, bore
walklng-sticks as arms, carried two union
jacks for banners and made the streets re-
sound with their CHEEKY and lusty singing
of . God Save the Queen,' The Princess
of Wales captured the populace at sight.
The refined beauty of her face and the
elegance of her figure were most artisticallv
set off in a special costume of green, which
had been made for the occasion This
tribute to the Irish colors, was instantly
recognized by the people, and her ROYAL
Highness was everywhere greeted with APP
plause. Not sign of welcome is visible on
the City Hall of Dublin, and the fact stands
out so conspicuOusly as to force comment
The prince telegraphed this evening to the
Queen at Aix-les- Bains, France, that he had
a glorious reception.
April 10th.
The Farmers Bank, at Norfolk. Va. has
closed it's doors news of the death of
Barrios Is confirmed bian troops
are now i'll possession of Aspinwall. 1.-The
AIahdi has been defeated at Ell Obeid-
Italian troops will occupy Suakin.-Twefve
vessels foundered at Tamatay, Madagascar.
on February 25th.-China adheres to her
peace propositions.
IN THE sLUMs.
The Prince of Wales has visited the
slums of Dublin. Entering some of the
worst dwellings, he freely denounced their
broken floors and roofs and sanitary wants,
and said he hoped such dwellings would
soon be swept from the face of the earth,
at the same time exercising his sympathy
with the occupants. Mobs of uncOuth and
wild-looking men, women and children con-
tinually surrounded the Prince, who re-
ceived them smilingly, and was greeted in
return with loud cheers. He shook hands
heartily with many of thost nearest to him
and the old people invok 4 blessings upon
the heads of the P'in- and Princess of
Wales and Queen Y B.. The levee
given at Dublin Casi, -, !hc Prince and
Princess of Wales was larger than any held
in Ireland since the visit of Queen Victoria
in 1S49.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
iREAT BRITAIN.

England has made arrangements for the
establishment of a coal port at Hamilton,
tbeisland of the Corean Archipelago over the
mort of which the British flag was hoisted.
The English annexed Quelpaert island. with
tbe consent Of the Chinese as suzerain Of
Coyea The island commands the Corean
o,,4rance to the sea Of Japan and Russian
y,orts on the Pacifc.-LOrd Harrington is
mentioned as GIadstone's successor.-Rus-
sia,s reply to England 5 proposals regarding
tba AFGHAN frontier Is most cOnclhatory.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
JAPAN AGAINST CHINA.
April 5th.
cALTFoRNIA REArs 80 WORLD.

CALFOKNIA BEAIs TIE WORLD.
At the New Orleans Exposition California
was awarded the sweepstakes gold medal
against the world for the best varieties of
citrus fruits; also two gold medals, II silver
medals and 80 premiums.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-20
April Stn.
THE WEST INDIES

Lord Granville has written to Minister
West that it is impossible to accept the
proposals of the United States for a COM
mercial treaty to control trade with the
British West Indies. He said they would
revolutionize the conventional stipulations
which govern the commerce of all nations,
would render the favored nation clause a
fruitful subject of dispute and would in
fringe upon international law. Lord Gran
vile infinitely criticised the points of the
proposed treaty. He expressed his regret
that he was compelled to reject it and his
hope that an agreement would be effected
sooner or later. Lord Granville said the
concessions proposed by the United States
were more apparent than real aud that tn
proposals lacked the essential clements OF
etalIIitN