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DIR. Haycock, the eminent Oxford
divine, would often rise from his bed at
night, give out his text, and, while sound
asleep deliver an excellent sermon upon it.
He was frequently watched, but no
amount of Juggling, pulling or pinching
ever succeed in rousing him. DIR. Mac
nish, of Edinburgh, gives an account of
an Irish gentleman who swan more han
two miles down a river, got ashore, and
was subsequently discovered sleeping by
the roadside altogether unconscious of
the extraordinary feat he had accom-
plished. DIR. Pritchard had a patient who
was particularly fond of horse exercise,
and used to rise at night, find his way to
the stable, saddle his horse, enjoy a gal
lop, and finally come back knocking at
his own door in a somnambulist condi-
ton. He was cured in q manner sufiici-
emily funny to be worth recording-his
servants tickled the soles of his feet.
The memory of sleep-walkers is &C.
casionally prodigious, under the influence
of the dominating impulse that moves
them. Moritz gives an instance of a
poor and illiterate basket maker, who
was unable to read or write; yet in a state
of sleepy vigil he would preach fluent
sermons, which were afterward recog-
nized as having formed portions of dis
courses he was accustomed to hear in the
parish church as a child more than forty
years ago.
Quite as strange a case of unconscious
memory is referred to by the eminent
DIR. Ambercrombie. A young girl given
to sleep-talking was in the habit of imi-
tating the violin with her lips, giving the
preliminary tuning and scraping and
furnishing with the utmost fidelity. 1t
puzzled the physician a good deal until
he ascertained that when an infant the
girl lived in a room adjoining a fiddler,
who often played upon this instrument
in her hearing. On the other hand, it
must be admitted that somnambulists oc-
~casionally do very foolish things and
make odd mistakes. A young man-of
whom Petrus writes-used to get up in
his sleep, climb on his castle battlements,
seat himself astride them and then spur
the wall, under the impression that he
was mounted on his steed.-London
Post.
, 1886-07-21
sAvAeEs' SYSTEMS OF ENUMERATION


An Indian Tribe Which Cant Count Two
-Decciving an Explorer.
l don't know how far the Damaras
themselves can count. The Chiquitos OF
America, n very low Indian tribe, can't
count beyond one. For any larger sum
than that their simple language used
terms of comparison alone-as many as
ones eyes, as many as n crows toes, as
many as the fingers ON one hand, and 30
forth up to six or seven. The Tasman-
ians could get as far as two. Beyond
that they stopped short. Their simple
scheme of enumeration was merely this:
One, two, a great many. The Australian
black fellows in Queensland go a step
farther; they reckon thus: Zone, two,
two-one (3), two-two (4, and after that
they say more than four, meaning
thereby an indefinite number.
One South African tribe easily beats
this documentary record and knows how
to count up to ten. But eleven, both
hands and one over, it regards as the ne
plus ultra of human computation. When
a British detachment once marched
against it, the scouts brought in word
to the elders of the tribe that an i'm
mense army was coming to fight them
IAN immense army; eleven white sol
diersln On the other hand, some saw
ages have really very advanced systems
of enumeration; for example, the Ton
gans, whose native enumeration goes up
as far as 100, 900. Even this degree of
proficiency, however, did not quite sat
isfy the devouring mathematical passion
of Labilliardiere, who asked them what
they called ten times that number, and
so on, until he had finally made them
give him names for all the subsequent
decimal stages, up even to one thousand
billion.
The polite Tongans, anxious to oblige a
benevolent and scientific gentleman in so
u%nimportant matter, proceeded at once
to supply him with words, which the
un%suspecting explorer Immediately wrote
down, and duly printed as mathematical
terms in the accounts of his travels. But,
alas for the duplicity and the unscrupu-
lousness of savages. The supposed nu-
merals in their higher ranges were really
the rudest and naughtiest words in the
Tongan language. with which, as mis-
sionaries subsequently discovered, the
evil-disposed Polynesians had success
fully imposed on the bland and childliko
innocence of a scientific stranger. Such
are the dangers of leading questions adj
dressed in an imperfectly understood
tongue to the wicked minds of the chill
dren of nature. The children of nature
promptly respond in the precise spirit of
al east-end Arab.-Cornhill Magazine.
, 1886-07-21
ANSWE

When shall we know each other, dears
To-morrow-bye and bye-another year.
IT'S hard to wait,
When shall we know Zach other, love,
In age, when worthy lives shall prove
All. that were late'
Shall it not BIZ till one must kneel,
Shedding hot tears the other can not feel
And blaming fates
Nay them BY quivering lip and dewy eye,
my own,
know you now, as l am known;
My wife, my mate.
A. Tresize Saunders.
, 1886-07-21
100 Doses One Dollar.

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, 1886-07-21

Acute little girl of 3 is the delight OF
a Washington boulevard family for heI
p%rettiness as well as for the bright and
odd things she says. The other day a
company of militia passed down the
street in front of her home, and her min
ute black-and-tan barked ~furiously
through the window pane at them. The
little girl arose in alarm and said: Shut
the door, mammal Fido will bite the
army."-Chicago News.
, 1886-07-21

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They will save hundreds of dollars in doc
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, 1886-07-21

A veritable sink" akin to hat of the
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of formation at the mouth Of the San
Lorenzo in California. Where formerly
A large stream cut its way through the
shifting sands to the ocean, but a small
easily stepped over, a be seen.
Times.
, 1886-07-21

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, 1886-07-21

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there is not history enough to go around,
and there is demand for a smaller dome
or more MISUNDERSTANDING.
, 1886-07-21

The ancients used to indulge in prac-
teal jokes to a considerable extent; for
instance, the Thracians, at their drinking
parties, sometimes played a game of
hanging. They fixed IA round moose to
the Dough of a tree and placed under
meath it n stone of such shape that it
would easily urn round when any one
stood on it.. Then they drew lots, and
he who drew the lot took Il sickle in his
hand, stood on n stone, and put his neck
into the halter. The stone was kicked
away, and if he could cut himself down
with the sickle, well and good, but if he
was not quick enough, he was hanged
outright.
, 1886-07-21

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, 1886-07-21

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invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
Peare 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-07-21
Notice for Publication.

Wyo June 20. 1886, (
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice Of his intention
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver OF the land office Mt Cheyenne,
" yo.. Ter July a. 1896, viz ,. Henry ssioy-,
ID X. 1910, for the lots l and ?, and ; OF ne
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He NAMES the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz Mum Nicholson, Eli Bolln Her
man Kimme. lillian Kucker, all OF Cheyenne,
Wyo.
EDoAR S WILSON, Register.
, 1886-07-21

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, 1886-07-21

Judic's museum of American curiosi-
ties is one of the wonders Of Paris. 1t
comprises a gold bug" two young
alligators, a few t~ortoises, and n mock
ing bird.
, 1886-07-21
mi

It Is 0n established fact that Hoods Sar-
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In many severe cases OF rheumatism, effect
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, 1886-07-21

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, 1886-07-21

MakIn Wine from FIorIdh Granger.
The manufacture Of wine from or
anges is developing into a very extensive
industry in Florida. Wine made from
this fruit is said to have formed a large
proportion of the sherry" of commerce
since the troubles caused by the phyll-
oxera in France and other foreign wine
, 1886-07-21
py CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000 "a
Tickets only So. Shares IN proportion
Louisiana State Lottery Comply

:. We do hereby certify hat te Siperuisc all The
announcements Tor he Monthly and Quarterly
drawings or he Loinsidnd State Lottery Com-
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, 1886-07-21

Mining location notices at Leader Office
, 1886-07-21

The English suggest that the penny
stamp be perforated in order that half
can be used.
, 1886-07-21


We the undersigned Banks and Bankers Will
pay all prizes drawn In The Louisiana State
Lotteries which may be presented at our coun-
tiers
J. II. Oplesby. Pres. Louisiana National Bank.
j. W.. Kllbrcth. Pres. State National Bank
A. Baldwin. Pres. New Orleans National Bank.
Incorporated In 1862 for Is years by the Leg
islature for Educational and Charitable plr-
poses-with n capital OF 81 ,OO0. 00-to which n
reserve fund of over s55o,ooo has since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Its fran
chise was made n part OF the present State Con-
~stitutlon adopted December "a. A. ID. 1879.
TAe only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed
BY he people Of am State.
II nerer Scales or Iostpones.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Extraordinary Draw
ings regularly every three months instead OF
Semi-Annually as heretofore. beginning March.
1896
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A
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-l95th Monthly W
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Ioo, 600 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
, 1886-07-21

Purity is the feminine, truth the mas
culine of honor.-Hare.
, 1886-07-21
CAPITAL PRIZE, $751;
100, COO Tickets at Five Dollars Each
Fractions, in Fifths In proportion.

1867 Prizes. amounting to....-...-.........s 2B5.50O
Application Tor rates to clubs should be made
leans.
For further Information write clearly, giving
full address,
Postal Notes. Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange In ordinary letter. Currency by
express lat our expense) addressed
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-08-21
Town Council.

Abheville, La, June 8, 1856.
The Council met pursuant to call
of the Mayor, who stated the object
to lie to take action on the proceed.
ings of the joint meeting Of the
Town Council and Of the Police
Jury in regard to the Bridge across
the bayou VermiIion> at Abbcville,
aud on the claim of s. Wise on the
building Of the bridge keeper, laid
over from last meeting also to
consider the question of enlarging
the corporate limits Of the town Of
AbbeviiIe. Present, jos. J. Ahadie,
mayor, and Messrs. Wise, Mills,
Young and Beauxis.
The minutes of the meetings Of
the. Council of the dates OF April
22d and 29th and May 10, 1885,
were read and adopted.
The proceedings Of the Joint
meeting of the Police Jury and Of
the Town Council above referred to
having been spread upon. the min.
utes, were read by the Secretary.
On motion of Il. Fl. Mills. re.
solved that the action Of the Joint
meeting Of the Police Jury Of the
Parish of Vermilion and Of the
Town Council of Abbev,lle of the
date of December IA. 1885, in fixing
the salary Of the bridge keeper at
$3.50 per year and fixing the share
Of said salary, as we'll as fixing the
share Of the expense of building the
bridge keepers house as we'll as all
costs Of maintaining the bridge, ex.
cept costs of repairs thereon to be
borne respectively by tho Town of
Abbeyille and the Parish Of Yer.
million, be ratified and approved and
held Ms binding on said town, pro
vided the Police Jury ratiiics the
same on the Parish Of Vermilion.
Claim Of S. Wire for $64.38 he.
ing for materials furnished On &C.
count of the Town, was allowed and
ordered paid.
On motion. Council adjourned.
Jos. J. ABADiE, Mayor.
w. 3. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-08-21
NOTICE.

All persons subject to State Ii
censes for tie year 1886, are hereby
notified to pay the same without
delay, otherwise they will incur the
penalties prescribed by law.
SheriG's Office. Abbev,lle, La,
February l3, 1886.
JOSEPH S. NUNEx,
Sheriff Ex.offcio Taxi Collector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-08-21
BOARD.
Abbeville, July 3, 1886.

US ~
The Board Of School Directors Of
Vermil,on Parish met this day with
the following named members pres.
ent. to Wit: W. w. Edwards,
president, and Messre. j. Nugier.
John Morgan, u. C. Bronssard and
J. N. Williams. Absent N. V.
Lampmau and f. C. Kibhe.
The minutes Of the last meeting
were adopted after due reading.
The communication from j. A.
Schlcsinger vas accepted after duo
reading.
W. w. Edwards hsving made q
verbal report as attorney Of the
suit of School Board vs. tax collec.
tor, tho same was accepted.
On motion tho petition from the
colored citizens Of the 7th ward WAS
laid on the table for future cousid.
Grafton.
On motion the sum Of $3l 90 wos
paid to John Morgan a. rer agvee.
ment for his interest in the school
house in the 5th ward, the same to
be paid out Of the 5th ward fund.
On motion. the president Of this
Board aud NJ. John Morgan were
appointed q committee 10 contract
for, receive aud pay for certain r..
pairs to he made 1t the 5tn ward
school house.
On motion the Board adjourned
to meet on the Cd Saturday in Al.
ust.
w. W. EDWARDS, President.
u. \. WILLIAMS. secretary.
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TOWN COUNCIL.
Abbeville, july S. 1886.

Abbeville, July S. 1885.
Council met this day in regular
session. Present JOS. J. Abadie,
mayor, J. NJ. Beauxis, alderman.
No quorum being present, on mo-
ton Council adjourned to meet on
Friday July l6. 1886.
JOS. j. ABADlE, Mayor.
w. B. WHITE. Secretary.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF vERMTLEON.
25th Judicial District Court.

NutDOer i.
Succession of John A. Smith.
Notice is hereby given to all par.
ties Interested in the said succession,
or having any opposition to make to
the tatleau of debts and charges
and account of administration Of
said succession, to file the same
in writing in the Office Of the
clerk of court within ten days from
the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal OF
court, this 18th day Of June 1856.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD, Clerk.
O'Bryan & White, attys.
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On motion of T. Rroussard. re

On motion of L Rroussard. re-
solved that F D L1ge, Pierre f
Bronssard, Wm Richardson, Jerome
Bncl,ee, Frank Wall and w B Ri.
chardsen are hereby appointed a
jury Of free holders to ,etrace and
re. establish q public road starting
twenty arpents from the bayou on
Primeaax's land. RAINING in a north.
erly direction until it reaches the
place of John Conner, deceased, and
that notices to them he dispensed
with.
On motion of W l. VansIyke, re.
solved that the following estimate of
the probable expenses of the parish
during the year 1856, he published
by the Clerk of this body in the off.
cial journal during thirty consecu-
tive days before levyiNg and assess.
ing the parish taxes according to
law:
mill.
l Criminal Prosecution l
2 Grand & Petit Jury and Jury
Commissioners II
3 Printer & Stationers /
4 Parish & Dist. Atty. I
5 Sheriff holding Court /
+ Magistrate. Constable, Physi.
clan, Collector & Assessor
7 Pole Jury, Clerk Constable,
Finance Committee T. Treas'r II
8 Roads & Bridges q
8 Paupers & Indigent I
10 Public Schools 9
Total 10
On motion Of T Droussard. re.
solved that a sufficient amount be
appropriated for the purpose Of in.
surfing the courthouse, and that the
President and Clerk authorized to
draw warrant for such sum as may
be necessary.
The following claims were allow.
cd aud ordered paid
A Mazerollc, 5 Wise, assignee,
$50 90; A Theall, l 81; Demas
roups, | 80; II K Robinson. 3 90;
Eli Montague, S 90; E 4 Corbat,
40; A l. Leblanc, Is 90; Edwin
Lee, 10 90: .Jno Trahan, ~ %; G
Delano, 10 90.
On motion the Jury then adjourn.
ed until the next regular meeting,
I'd Monday in.August.
l.. C. LYONS, Clerk.
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