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, 1886-06-10

The farmer OF India uses a pillow made
of a piece Of iron a foot in length, an
inch wide and half an inch thick, which
is sharpened at the lower end and fixed
in a triangular piece of wood attached to
the yoke Oh the necks of the bullocks by
a rope of MANILA grass. This pillow tears
up the ground like a harrow, and by
hard work can be made to go over nearly
an acre OF ground in a day. The opera
ton Of blowing is repeated five or six
times before each sowing, or about ten
times a year, as two crops are raised.
After the last blowing the sower follows
after the machine and carefully drops
the seed into the furrow. Boston
Budget.
, 1886-06-10

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, ply
ing between Atlantic City and n. Y, had
been troubled with n cough so that he was
unable to sleep, and was induced to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t not only gave him instant relief,
but allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast His children were similarly af-
iected and II single dose had the same
happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Cole
man household and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottles of this standard remedy
at w. n. Hunts drug store
, 1886-06-10

One of the forest curiosities Of the 18TH
mus OF Darien and lower Central Amer
lea is the tree-killer (matapalo.) This
starts in life as a climber upon the trunks
Of large forest trees. and, owing to its
marvelously rapid growth, soon reaches
the lower branches. 1t then begins to
throw out many shoots, which entwine
themselves all around the trunk and
branches, and also aerial tendrils, which
as soon as they reach the ground take
root. In a few yerrs this gigantic para
site will completely envelop the trunk of
the tree which has upheld it, and kill it.
The whole OF the inner dead tree will
her rot away, leaving the hollow mata-
palo standing alone and flourishing.-
EXCHANGE.
, 1886-06-10
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

nm cQkV Office temporarily Room 10 Union
JUN unHI. Mercantile Company's Building, Fer
, 1886-06-10

In Decatur county Georgia, is situated
a remarkable cavern called the Blowing
cave. The entrance to the ave is
thirty feet long and twenty feet wide
and is about twelve feet deep. 1t has
two openings, through which it is said
to breathe. 1t draws in air in the fore
loon and blows it out in the afternoon.
A person who places his ear near n of
the mouths will near a noise resembling
a loud roaring of wind. 1t is thought
gulf of Mexico. The owner says he often
goes to its mouth IN hot evenings and
gets a refreshing breeze. - Chicago
Times.
, 1886-06-10

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal.
is natures own true laxative. This pleas.
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of W. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; TO act on
the liver. kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches, colds and
fevers; to cure constipation, Indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-06-10

In the museum OF the great National
library is a letter from Byron to an UNI
known friend, written In 1921. wherein
he proclaims himself "a citizen of no
country and in response to an inquiry
about his works dismisses them ito the
devil, from whence, il you may believe
many people, they came."-Paris Letter.
, 1886-06-10

The close watch kept by the authori-
ties in Maine to prevent the sale OF
short or small Holsters has given rise
TO a new industry. Last fall a firm
bought n lot of small Holsters and put
them in a forty-acre pound in a GOV at
Vinal Haven. They were fed literally
through the winter on fish heads and
like food, and now weigh from two to
six pounds each, and bring $40 a hun
dred pounds in the Boston market. -Ex-
change.
, 1886-06-10

The notion that the swan sings swectly
at the time Of his death probably orig
mated in the swan being identified will
Orpneus. We read that, after hi
death, Orpheus, the musician, became
swan. Thus was it the bird OF Apollo
called the bird Of music Of the Greeks.
Exchange.
, 1886-06-10

As well as the most effective method OF
dispelling headache. colds, and fevers, or
cleansing the system, is by taking a few
doses Of the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy, syrup of figs. soc. and 81
bottles sold by W. n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy
street.
, 1886-06-10

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptiops, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, oil
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1886-06-10

The experiment VIE recently tried OF
setting a hen on a double-yolked egg.
In due course Of time a little head came
through each end Of the egg. and when
the shell was removed two chicks were
found. They were slightly united. but
were easily separated Chicago Times.
, 1886-06-10

Not long ago the floors and other
woodwork In the house OF John Wilson.
of Mount Palatine, Ills, began to give
way. An examination showed that most
of the wood in the house had been fairly
honey-combed by white ants and rem
dered utterly useless. The ants are de-
scribed as resembling those Of Africa
Chicago Journal.
, 1886-06-10

In 1870 the American flag foated over
597 sea-going merchant steamers, having
a tonnage OF 6i3, 1872 tons, while in 1885
the number OF such vessels had fallen 10
255' and the tonnage had increased to
only 545. 1877 tons.
, 1886-06-10

Slippery-elm bark is a good remedy
for scaly boilers. aud, though success
fully used for "A number Of years, is as
yet not extensively known. 1t is placed
in the boiler and left there. the scale fall
ing off in flakes and sheets, which should
be removed Immediately. - Chicago
News.
, 1886-06-10

Cowhick 4 " hitcomb's closing out sale
still continues. The low prices at which
they selling goods is drawing an immense
trade, and already their stock shows a
large reduction. Those needing goods
should buy now, while they have . full
assortment to select from.
, 1886-06-10

A movement in favor of changing the
presidential term to six years is finding
much favor in Mexico.
, 1886-06-10

Abraham Lincoln was the first presi.
dent of the United States to wear whis-
kers. All his predecessors had smooth
faces. Chicago Tribune.
, 1886-06-10

N NO\\ would enjoy your dinner
> SoN and arc prevented by Dys-
pepsia. use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
They are a positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Hatulency and Constipation
We guarantee them. 25 and 30 cents
Pearse 4 McGill. Druggists.
, 1886-06-10

Friendship is like a debt OF honor, the
moment it is talked Of 1t loses its real
name and assumes the moro ~ungrateful
form Of obligation Goldsmith.
, 1886-06-10
SK|N,'use5%as';;; s ; ;1,,,

uuMILIATING Eruptlons, Itching and Burn
IL ing skin fortunes, Loatlsome Sore, and eV-
cry. -nccies of Itching, rcnly, Pimply, Inher-
Blood. skin and Scalp, with Loss Of Hair. from
infancy to old age, are positively curel by CUTI-
ctfRA, The great Skin Cure aud CrTICuKA
and turfCuRA k~fsoLvFNr. the new Blood
Purifier. Internally
, 1886-06-10

The colored people of the District OF
Columbia have eighty churches and mis-
sions.
, 1886-06-10

More than 2ej, 900 patents for inven
tons are registered in the patent office a
Washington.
, 1886-06-10

Cadmus, the grandfather OF Bacchus.
first taught men how to eat As civilized
beings should.
, 1886-06-10

Delicious ice cream and the finest soda
water with all the various fruit syrups, at
II. II. Ellis.
, 1886-06-10

Itaye been afflicted since last March with ;
Skin disease the doctors called Eczema. VI,
lace was covered with scdbs and sores, and tn,
Itching and burning were almost unbeartble
Seeing Nour CuTIcuHA REMEDIES so highl,
recommended. | concluded 10 give them a trial
using the CurIcuRA and CuricuRA SOAP rN
tcrnally, and ~ltfsoLvFNr Internally for foui
months ] call myself cured. in grail ude To-
which | make this public statement
Mrs LARA A FREDERICK
nHoAD BROOK, CONN
, 1886-06-10

If you want an elegant custom salt on
short notice. 20 to b. Holman.
, 1886-06-10

Victor Hugo left ten volumes Of poetry,
plays, and romances for posthumous
publication.
, 1886-06-10

The money value OF the real estate
changing hands weekly in New York IL
"a, 900. 900.
, 1886-06-10

Obstinacy is the heroism of little
minds.
, 1886-06-10
DISGUSTING |

There is nothing so discouraging and
disgusting to a person as to pay a good
price for a garment which is sure to fade
after a months wear. We tell you when
our goods are liable to fade las most fancy
colors do in this dry climate), and we
guarantee every garment fit perfectly.
The following are some rare bargains.
Mems Navy Blue Middlesex Suits
these goods are warranted fast
90
Mems 4.button Getaway Suits,
Black Diagonal. worsted. .......... 9 90
Boys (Long Pants) Fancy Mixed
CheviJt Suits.-................... 3 so
Boys. (Short Pants) Navy Blue
Sults:.."..".."".m-.~..s4 90 4 ; 90
Fine Silk and Satin Summer
.Scaris. 30
Fine White Shirts. ............S 90 & | 80
Latest Style Collars, ..........I5c, 20c a. %
Latess Style Cuffs.............26c, 35c 4 10
Men S Gauze Undershirts 500, & rs
Mems and Boys Straw Hats. H.. SOC a. -
Mems and Boys Mackinaw Straw
Hats.."....:.""...-.....Sl 50 to 1 90
Boys Straw Hats...............25c to / 80
Best Mems Shoes on earth for the
3 90
French Calf, Hand Made, Oxford
u w
Boys Calf. Kid Top, Shoes. . 90
We could 20 on and tnumcrate a hun
dred other articles that are very reason
able In price yet good in quality, but our
space will not permit it. Don't forget.
we give one chance ticket 10 three hand
some presents for every one dollar's worth
bought in our Boys and Children's De
partmcnt for boys from > to Is years old.
Catalogue mailed free IN application.
Skinner Bros. K Wright
Cor. 18Th and Laurence SIS. Dearer
, 1886-06-10

| was afflicted with Eczema on The Scalp.
Face, Ears and Neck. which the drngei list where
| rot your remedies pronounced one Of the
worst eases that had come under his notice lie
advised me to try your CUriCuRA REMEDIES,
and after hNc days use my scalp ana pa-t of my
face were entirely cured, and Hope IN another
week To have my car. neck and the other
part Of my face cured
HERMAN SI.ADE
100 Il TIN STREET. NEw YoRK
, 1886-06-10

~. q. BAIRD and A. q. CAMpBELL), At.
torneys-at-Law and Notaries Public, Ctey-
second floor, Stibbins l. Post s bank block.
, 1886-06-10

REAL ESTATE. LOAN, AND LIVE
STOCK. Ferguson street, Cheyenne.
, 1886-06-10

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office Della
ware Block, Cheyenne, Wyo.
, 1886-06-10

In al. its branches by W. ELLIOTT, on Eighteenth
street, one door west OF the old stand. Singlefoot.
All kind of wagon work done first class.
, 1886-06-10

ATTORNEY-ACLAW
Room No. 4, Idleman Block, Sixteenth
, 1886-06-10

Successor to H. S. Oliver, FIRE INSURANCE.
None but time tried and fire tested companies
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
, 1886-06-10

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives &
, 1886-06-10

Catered at the Post Office, Cheyenne, Wyo-
pano, for frdnsntssion through The mdus ds
secord Jidxs matter.
, 1886-06-10
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION
u Over Half a Million Distributed.
louisiana State Lottery Comp'y
1884 Grand Monthly
AND THE
Extraordinary Quarterly Drawing

In the Academy of Music. New Orleans. Tues
day. June 10. lSS6,
Under the personal supervision and manage
ment of General q T.. BEAUREGARD, OF
Louisiana, and General JUBAL A..
EARLY. of Nirpiuia
, 1886-06-10

GIBSON CLARK.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office, rooms
5 and 6, over Cheyenne National bank, Chey-
lrts Of the territory, and in United States
, 1886-06-10

BIake amd IsIh SIS. Dtnttr, toIn1
haKT a. LEE,
Wood Maniel.. Crates. Bras,
, 1886-06-10

CHEYENNE, WYOMING. operated by the Pa.
cifc Hotel Company, Lesses of all Hotels and Eat
N Pacific Railway Company. Transient rate SO. 90
, 1886-06-10

Daily. delivered by carrier. 25c per week,
u per month. +
Daily. by mail. 81 per month, 81 90 for six
months $40 per year, In advance.
Weekly s2bD per annum, sl.p Tor SIX months,
PAYABLE in advance
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
To Prevent Pneumonia.

As pneumonia is essentially con.
gestive disease, the best preventive
measures are those which avoid the
causes of congestion. Pulmonary
congestion is favored by too heavy
clothing worn in winter weather. 4
serious error is the supposition that
a double set Of dannels worn next to
the skin affords double protection.
The fact is that in such q case the
inner flannel absorbs all secretion
and perspiration, which are there 70.
tanned BY the outer flannel. An al.
most poultice.like action is thus
brought about, softening the skin
and rendering it highly susceptible
to the slightest exposure. Over.
heated, ill.ventilated rooms, and the
sudden Transition from there to tho
sharp outer air, are other avojdable
predisposiDg causes of the disease.
de who uses cold sponge bath with
brisk rubbing every morning, who
wears the lightest clothing consis.
tent with comfortable protection,
and keeps his living rooms we'll ven
tilated and at mean temperature
Of 6s degrees, is employing the best
preventive treatment of pneumonia
known to sanitary science.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16

The Thibodaux Sentinel con ncludes
an eloquent defense of the Acadiens
as follows /:
The descendants of those Aca-
dian exiles are found in every neigh,
borhood of the French speaking
portion of Southern Louisiana. The
women are noted for their grace and
beauty, for their virtue and family
devotion. for their pietyEsnd charity.
The men have representatives at the
bar, in the pulpit, 10 the shops of the
mechanic, on the judiciary, in
science and in the halls of legisla-
ton, and in all branches and pur-
suits of life, who are the equals Of
any people in any country and in
any nation in talent. skill, energy
and in eloquence. Whatever these
modern writers may say in their ego
tis,n and arrogance about the Aca.
dien exiles, there is nothing to be
found 10 the history of the humble
career Of those early settlers of Lon.
isiana that should cause blush of
shame to redden the cheeks of one
of their descendants. Rather should
they revere and honor the memory
of those bold and hardy ancestors
whose stern and rigid virtues will
remain impressed upon the history
of early Louisiana, long after the
names of the writer's who go unjust
Iy defame the dead will have been
lost in the darkness of oblivion"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
AWomanlY Modesty.

Man loves the mysterious. A
cloudless sky and a full blown rose
leave him unmoved; but the violet
which hides its blushing beauty be.
hind the bush, and the moon when
emerging from behind a cloud are to
him sources of inspiration and Of
pleasure. Modcsty is to merit what
shade is to figure in painting-it
gives boldness and prominence.
Nothing adds more to female beauty
than modesty. 1t shapes around the
countenance halo of light which is
borrowed from virtue. Botanists
have given the rosy hue which tinges
the cup. of the white rose the names
of maiden blush" This pure and
delicate hue is the only paint Chris
tian virtue should use. 1t is the
richest ornament. A woman with.
out modesty is like a faded flower
diffusing an unwholesome odor,
which the prudent gardener will
throw from her. Her destiny is
melancholy, for it terminates in
shame and repentance. Beauty pass.
es like the flowers of the age, which
bloom and die in a few hours; but
modesty gives the female charms
which supply the place Of transitory
freshness Of youth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
Industrial Prospects Of the South.

Tho Philadelphia Times says that
the in&5strial growth in the South
is only the beginning of the wonder.
ful advancement she is about to
make in adding to her own and the
nations wealth. Her surplus of a
hundred millions this year will 6t
her for more than doubling that sur.
plus next year. and the next decade
will witness the South closely press
ing the North in every channel
available for her industry. She Will
largely multiply her demand for iron
and coal within the next few years,
and furnish iron and coal from her
own mines and furnaces, and the
day is close at hand when the cotton
of the South will be all spun and
mainly woven by her own magnif-
cent water power and labor, and
when furnaces and cotton mills dot
the Sosth wherever needed. Every
form of diversified industry will
follow. We hazard little in saying
that the next decade will present
more prosperous industry in the
South than in the North.-N. O..
States.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
The True Country Newspaper.

The Bosqne County Blade holds
that "the country newspaper should
have no higher ambition. to crafty
or more pleasing duty to perform
than being, according to the popular
estimate Of an unbiased public, a
faithful and impartial local chroni
cler."
II is unanimously conceded that
important news constitutes an essen
tial feature Of a county newspaper,
but it does not by any means consti
trte the onle nor the chief valuable
characters The best county news
paper abounds in suggestions, Opin-
ions. thoughts, ideas and knowledge
conducive to The 'betterment of the
men, individually and collectively.
That paper serves its readers and
its community the best that scatte"s
light. qnickens knowledge, corrects
errors, diffuses knowledge, induces
co operation, stimulates investiga-
ton, produces experiments, inangu-
rates profitable enterprises, intro.
duces rev methods and labor saving
appliances, propses tes kindness,
fosters brotherly love, jnculcates
morality and instills the Christian
virtues. The brawny t1ller of the
soil. the hammering smith, the toll
ing heuscwife-all classes OF readers
prize most The suggestion that
saves their labor. the thought that
opens a better way, the idea that
leads to new invention. the opinion
that relieves Of anxiety, the enter.
prise that doubles profits, the
knowledge that enlightens the un-
derstanding. the moral force that
sustains in trials and the virtues
that comfort. alorn and beautify
life. This is the true and highest
mission Of a country newspaper,
compared to which the local chron.
icler' dwarfs to . mere bagetelle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
Che Meridioual.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
NYARIARLYIN ADVANCE

TNvAR1ABLY IN ADVANCE:
One COPY, one year .....,....................2 SO
Onc copy, SIX months, ~
Any person sending us five new cash subscribers,
at the same pastofice will be entitled to copy of this
Me erldlonaI gratis, for one year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16

An engineer in Berlin, Germany.
is the inventor of an improved con.
stroction of steam engine, the pecu.
liar feature of which consists in the
dead center point being obviated.
In this arrangement a block is se.
cured to the piston rod, this block
being provided with a diagonal slot
through which the crank pin passes.
The slot has coucase edges facing
each other, and is provided with a
recess at each end. The slide valve
is attached to rod provided at tho
lower ends with tappets, against
which the lower ends Of the sliding
block strike, thus reciprocating the
slide valve rod. The levers from
which the rods are suspended are
provided with spring arms for Civ
ing the desired degree OF expan.
sion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
Select Siftings.

Two tons of gold, worth $1,000
900, are lost every year from the
wear and tear of commerce and
personal use.
Nearly a half in number and two.
thirds in circulation of the newspa-
pers OF the world are printed in
English.
The largest ocean steamers burn
on an average about $50 tons of
coal day. From twelve to fif.
teen men are employed as stokers.
On recently cleared land in
Kansas red clover was grown this
season that was seven feet high, and
white clover five feet six inches
high.
On the island of Marago, al the
mouth of the Amazon, there is q
four footed bird. In its growth one
pair of legs change into wings by a
process similar to that of the tadpole
into the frog.
A $40O maidstone brought from
Ireland to New York has been in
the possession of the Piles family, of
Sullivan county, for 200 years. 1t
is gray in color, is full of pores, and
seem to be as light a. so much
paper. One thousand persons have
used it, and its present value is
$500.
The embalming of Lincoln's and
Garfield's remains failed. Some of
the most successful embalmers main.
tain that it is imposs,ble-to preserve
body for any length of time unless
the method adopted by the Egyp-
tians is followed, which requires
primarily the removal of the entire
internal organism.
The ancient Egyptians, when they
put away their dead, wrapped them
in cloths saturated with asphaltum,
and could never have realized the
fact that ages after they had been
laid in the tomb and pyramids along
the Nile, their dust would have
been used in painting pictures in q
country then undiscovered, and by
artists whose language was unknown
to them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
Life Without a Newspaper.

Once upon time a certain man
got mad with the editor and stopped
his paper. The next week he sold
his corn at four cents below the mar.
ket price. Then his property was
sold for taxes, because he didn't read
the sheriff's sale. He was arrested
and fined So for going hunting on
Sunday. and he paid 50 for a lot Of
forged notes that had been adver-
tised two weeks and the public eau.
toned not to negotiate for them
He then paid big Irishman, with a
foot like a forge hammer. to kick
him all the way to the newspaper
Office, where he paid four years. sub
scription in advance, and had the
editor sign an agreement to knock
him down and kick him If he ever
ordered bis paper stopped again
Such is life vithou, a newspaper
New York Newsdealer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16
How General Gordon Was Killed.

The war Office has forwarded 10
US the subjoined cory Of the conf.
dental report made by Major H. H
Kitchener on the fall of Khartoum :
The only account BY a person
claiming to be an eye witness Of the
scene of General Gordon's death, re.
lates =" On hearing the noise, / got
my masters donkey and went with
him to the palace. We met Gordon
Pasha at the outer door of the pal
ace. Muhammed Bey Mustopha,
with my master, Ibrahim Bey Rush.
di, and about twenty canvasses, then
went with Gordon toward the house
of the Austrian Consul Hansel, near
the church. when We met some rebels
near the outer gate Of the palace.
Gordon Pasha was walking in front
leading the party. The rebels fred
a volley, and Gordon was killed at
once nine of the canvasses, Ibrahim
Bey Rushdi, and Muhammed Bey
Mustapha were killed, the rest ran
away"
A large number of witnesses state
Gordon was killed near the gate Of
the palace, aud various accounts
have been related from hearsay of
the exact manner in which he met
his end. Several reliable witnesses
saw and recognized Gordon's body
at the gate of the palace I; one des-
cribes it as being dressed in light
clothes. The Soudan custom Of be.
heading and exposing the heads of
adversaries slain in battle was, appa.
rently, carried out, as was done by
the Mudir of Dongola after the bat
tie at Korti.
The Bagara savages seem to have
had some doubt which was Gordon's
body, and great confusion occurred
in the Mahdi's camp at Omdurman,
where the heads were exposed, as to
which was Gordon's head, some re-
cognizing, others denying the iden.
tity Of Gordon's head. One appa,
rently reliable witness relates that
he saw the rebels cut off Gordon's
head at the palace gate after the
town was in their hands.-London
Telegraph.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-01-16

Dakota is the sole remaining quar-.
tcr-section of paradise in this west.
ern world. 1t is no uncommon hing
for a whole family to sit on one end
of potato while the other is roast.
ing in the FIRE. We hatch our own
wild geese of such dimensions that
eastern and southern tsnderfeet are
liable to mistake them for winged
hippopotami, on lakes of never freez.
ing rose-water and cologne. We
wall up for wells the hole from
which We pull, with steam derricks
and 1900 horsepower engines, our
radishes and 5eets, and mako COW
sheds and circus-tents OF turnir
rinds. We put rockers nnder = ). .
empty pea.pods and use tlcr, a. =.
cradleS.-Ex. 'or