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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-12-22
The WOndrOus Weather Plant.

That remarkable specimen of the
vegetable world, he"weather plant"
confines to excite considerable in
terest. Men Of science, who on its
first discovery we're unwilling to ex-
press an opinion on its prognostica-
ting virtues, now agree, after ez.
tensive experiments, that the shrub
is in truth prophetic. Thi, ty'two
thousand trials made during the
last three years tend to prove its
infallibility. The plant itself is a
legume. commonly called the "Pater.
rnoster pea," but known in botany
as the Abrus Pereginus. 1t is a
native of Corsica and Tunis. Its
leaf and twig strongly resemble
those of the acacia. The more
delicate leaves Of its upper branches
foretell the state Of the weather
forty.eight hours in advance, while
its lower and harder leaves indicate
all atmospheric changes three days
beforehand. Tho Indications coz
sist in a change in the position o.
the leaves and in the rise and fall OIL
the twigs and branches. Nal
Gazette.
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Town Council.
ELIJAH BOURNE, Mayor.
r. II. MILLS, D. W. WALL,
WISE, JACOB GAsTAL.
EUPHEMoN LEBLANC, Constable.
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II the old crooked rail fence is

II the old crooked rail fence is
dila pidated and a nuisance, no
time should be lost in setting the
needed posts and using the rails in
o straight fence, each length going
half as far again as where the rails
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q few rails are used, a barbed wire
at the top makes an effective bar
rier, not liable to blow over or form
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Surveyors,
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Clerk Police Jury, ARCHIE YOUNG
Parish Treasurer, ELIJAH WISE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
T~o IMPORTANT CONFERENCES.


Steps to Form New Treaties-Saving Life
at Sea.
AS authorized by the Congress-, preliminary
steps have been taken for the assemblage at this
capital during the coming year, of the represent
atives of South and Central American States to-
gether with those of Mexico, Hayti and San Do
mingo. to discuss sundry important monetary
where from of conig uity of territory
and the existence OF a border line incapable of
being guarded, reciprocal commercial treaties
may be found expedient 1t is believed that
commercial policies inducing freer mutual ex-
change of products can be most advantageously
arranged by independent but CO. operative legis-
latlOn. In the mode last mentioned the control
of over taxation for revenue will be always re-
tanned in our own hands unrestricted by con-
Yentional agreements with the governments,
In conformity also with congressional uthor-
ity, the maritime powers have been invited to
confer in Washington in April next upon the
measures for the greater security of life and
property at sea. disposition to accept on the
part of a number of the powers has already been
manifested, and if the cooperation of the nations
chiefly interested shall be secured, important re-
suits may be confidently anticipated
The act OF June 26. 1884, and the acts amenda-
tory thereof, in relation to the tonnage duties
have given rise to extended correspondence with
foreign nations with whom we have existing
treaties of navigation and commerce and have
caused wide and regrettable divergence of
opinion in relation to the imposition of the
duties referred to- These questions are lmpor-
tant and I shall make them the subject of
special and more detailed communication at the
present session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
cause of unkind feeling has been permanently

a cause of unkind feeling has been permanently
removed.
On the 9th of August, 1887, notification was
given by the japanese minister at the capitol of
the adjournment of the confere nee for the revis
ion of the treaties OF Japan with foreign powers,
owing to the objection of his government to the
provision in the draft jurisdicdonal convention
which required the submission of the criminal
code of the empire to the powers in advance of
its becoming operative This notification was
however, accompanied with an assurance of
Japans intention to continue the work of reyis-
ion. Notwithstanding this temporary Interrupt
ton of negotiations, it is hoped that improve
ments may soon be secured in the jurisdictional
system as respects foreigners in Japan, and relief
afforded that country from the present undue
and oppressive foreign control in matters of COM
merce / earnestly recommend that relief be
provided for the injuries accidentally caused to
Japanese subjects in the island Ikisima by the
target practice of one of our vessels
A diplomatic mission from Corea has been re-
ceived and the formal intercourse between the
two countries contemplated by the treaty of 1882
is now established. Legislative provision is
hereby recommended to organize and equip con-
sular courts in Corea.
Persia has established diplomatic representa-
ton at this capital and has evinced every great
interest In the enterprise and achievements OF
our citizens. l am therefore hopeful that bene-
fetal commercial relations between the two
countries may be brought about.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
THE sACKvnLE INCIDENT.
ExplanatIon of the Dismissal of the Brit
ish Minister at Washinxton.

Explanation of the Dismissal of the Brit
ish Minister at Washington.
Near the close of the month of October last &C.
currences of deeply regrettable nature were
brought to my knowledge which made 1t my
painful, but i'm perative duty to obtain with as
little delay as possible, a new personal channel
of diplomatic intercourse in this country with
the government or Great Britain The CORE
spoDdence in relation to this incident will in due
course be laid before you, and will disclose the
objectionable conduct OF the official referred to
in his interference by advice ard counsel with
the suffreges of American citizens in the very
Crisis OF the presidential election then near at
hand, and also in his subsequent public declara-
tons to justify his action, superadding i'm
of the United States in connection
with important questions now pending
in controversy between the two governments.
The ofiense thus committed was lnost grave, in
volving disastrous possibilities to the good re-
lations or the United States and Great Britain,
constituting gross breach of diplomatic
privilege and an invasion of the purely domestic
affairs and essential sovereignty of the govern
ment to which the envoy was accredited. Hav
ing first fulfilled the just demands OF an inter-
national comfy, by afording tull opportunity
tor her majesty's government to act in relief of
the situation. considered prOongation of dis
cussion to be unwarranted and thereup pom de-
csined TO further recognize the diplomatic char
acCer of the person whose continuance in such
junction won destroy that mutual confidence
which is essential to the good understanding of
the welfare and srlfrespect of the government
II the United States. he usual interchange of
communication has since continued through her
maJesty's legation in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
A SinguIarly Gentle Squirrel.


One day last week, julius C. Johnson,
: who lives about nine miles above Daw-
son, was in town and told us of a strange
adventure he had with a squirrel. It
seems that he was out in his cOrnfeId a
few days back, where he saw a half
grown cat squirrel coming toward him.
He picked up small pine limb, his first
thought being to kill it, but knowing
that he could outrun the little animal.
he dropped the limb and got ready for
the race. However, the race did not
come off, as the squirrel came right
straight to him, and not being driven
away, jumped upon the stranger as
though he had been an old friend, and
ran and played about him in quite q
familiar manner. Mr. J. was greatly
surprised at the actions of the squirrel;
however, he carried him home and put
him in a box. After keeping him in
confinement for a day he decided to
turn him out and let him 60 back to the
forest. When liberated the little fell
low went out in the yard and played
among the branches of the trees, and
when tired of this sport returned to the
house as naturally as though he had
been raised there. Mr.. j. has the
squirrel yet, though he is unable to ac-
count for its being SO gentle. He says
he is acquainted in the neighborhood.
and does not know of a pet squirrel that
could have escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05

Be aEded the discomfort Of those who suffer from
such discrimination, we will realize the fact that
eminent, dependent upon the patriotism
and contentment of our people, are endangered,
Communism is q hateful thing and a menace to
peace and organized government But the COM
munisna OF combined wealth and capital, the
outgrowth of over-weening cupidity and selfish
ness, which insidiously undermines the justice
and integrity of free institutions is not less dan
gerous than the communism of oppressed power.
ty and toll. which, exasperated by injustice anG
discomfort attacks with wild disorder the c1tacei
of rule. He mocks the people who proposes tnst
they in turn shall protect the laboring pool
Amy Intermediary between the people ana their
government or the least delegation OF the care
and protection the government owes the hum
blest citizen In the land makes the boast OF tree
institutions glittering delusion and the pre-
tended boon of American citizenship shameless
impOsitiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
BEHRING SEA AND ALASKA.
Discussing the Sea1ery Question and the
Northern Boundary Dispute.


Ny endeavors to establish by international CO.
operation. measures for the prevention of the ex-
termination o. seals in Behring Sea have not
been relaxed, and / have hopes of being enabled
shortly to submit an elective and satisfactory
conventional project with the maritime powers
for the approval of the Senate.
The coastal boundary between our Alaskan
possessions and british Columbia, regret to say,
has not received the attention demanded by its
importance and which on several occasions here
tOtOre l have mad the honor to recommend to
Congress. The admitted impra cticability, if no.
lmpossibility of making an accurate and precise
survey and demaI katlOn of the boundary line,
as it is Fecited in the treaty with Russia under
which Alaska coded to the United States,
renders it absolutely requisite for the prevention
of national jurisdfctiOnal complications, that
adequate appropriation for reconnaissance and
surveyIto obtain proper knowledge of the local
ity and the geographical features of the bound
tie delay as possible knowledge to be only thus
obtained is essential uisite for negota-
ton for ascertainlDg common boundary, or as
preliminary to any other mode OF settlement.
1t is much to be desired that some agreement
should be reached with Her Majesty's govern
ment by which the damages to lite and property
or humanely regulating the obstacles to recip-
rocal assistance to wrecked or stranded vessels
The act OF June 10, 1878. which offers to Canadian
vessels free to our inland waters in aid of
wrecked or disabled vessels has not yet become
effective through concurrent action by Canada
The due protection of citizens of French
in the event of their returning to or visiting
France has called for the correspondence which
was laid before you at the last session In the
absence of conventional agreement as to natu-
ralization which is greatly to be desired this
government sees no reason to recede from the
SOUND position it has maintained, not only with
regard to France but to all countries which
the United States have not concluded special
treaties.
Twice within the last year has the Imperial
household of Germany been visited by death
and have fastened to express the sorrow of this
people, and their appreciation of the lofty char
acter of the late aged Emperor William and
their sympathy with the heroism under suffering
OF his son, the late Emperor Frederick.
renew my recommendation of two years ago
for the passage of bill for the refunding to Ger
tain German steamship lines of the interest upon
tonnage dues illegally exacted.
On the 18th of April last I laid before the
House of Representatives full information re-
specting our interests in Samoa; and In the sub
sequent correspondence on the same subject,
which will be laid before you in due course the
history of events in these islands will be found
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
CONSULAR SERVICE CHANGES.
Recommending Entire Reorsaniza
ton of the System.

Recommending an Entire Reorssniza-
ton of the System.
The reorganization for the consular service iss
matter of serious importance to our national In
terests. The number of existing principal con.
sular Offices is believed to be greater than is al
all necessary for the conduct of the public bust.
ness. 1t need not be our policy to maintain
more than a moderate number of principal of
fees, eac supported by salary sufficient to en-
alb lie the incumbent to live in comfort, and SO
distributed as to secure the convenient
supervision through subordinate agencies,
OF affairs over considerable District
repeat the recommendations heretofore made
by me that the appropriations for the mainte-
nance of our diplomatic and consular service
should be recast; that the so-called notarial OF
unofficial fees which our representatives abroad
are now permitted to treat as personal perqusites
should be forbidden: that system of consular
inspection should be instituted, and that
limited number of secretaries of legation at
large should be authorized
Preparations for the centennial celebration on
April 80, 1889. of the Inauguration of George
Washington as President of the United States at
the City of New York have been made by vol
untery organization of the citizens of that local.
ity, and Believing that an opportunity should be
afforded for the expression of the interest felt
throughout the country with this event, re-
spectfully secommend fitting and cooperate &C
ton by Congress on behalf of the people Of the
United States,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-12-05
TROUBLE WITH HAYTI.
Steps Taken to Protect American Inter-
ests in that Country.

Steps Taken to Protect American Inter-
ests in that Country.
announce with sincere regret that Hayti has
again become the theater OF instruction, disor-
der and bloodshed. The titula1 government of
President Solomon has been forcibly overthrown,
and he driven out of the country to France,
where he has since died. The tenure of power
has been 30 unsta BILE amid the war of factions
that has ensued since the expulsion OF President
ed by the will Of the Haytien peo-
pie has been recognized as administer
ing responsibility the affairs of that country.
Our representative has been instructed to abstain
from interference between the warning factions,
and vessel of our navy has been sent TO Hayden
waters to sustain our minister and for the protec
t1on OF the persons and property OF American
citizens. Due precautions have been taken to en-
force our neutrality laws and prevent our terri
tory from becoming the base OF military supplies
tor either of the warning factions. Under color of
q blockade, of which no reasonable notice had
been given and which does not appear to have
been efficiently maintained seizure of vessels
under the American flag has been reported, and
any molestation OF our innocent merchantmen
have been adopted. Proclamation was duly
made on November Is, 1887, of the conventional
extensions of the treaty Of June 8, 1875, with
Hawaii, under which relations OF such special
and benefcent intercourse have been created.
In the vast field of Oriental commerce now
unfoded from our Pacific borders no feature
presents stronger recommendations for con-
gresslonal action toan the establishment OF
COmMuulCHlfOn by SuD-IuaT1ne Telegraph WIN
Honolulu The geographical position of the
Hawaiian group, in relation 10 our Pacific states,
creates a natural inter-depeudency and mutu-
ality of interest which our present treaties were
intended to foster and which make close COM
munication a logical and commercial necessity.
The wisdom or concluding a treaty OF CONNER
cial reciprocity with Mexico has been hereto
fore stated i'll my message to Congress, and the
lapse of time and growth of commerce with
that close neighbOr and sister republic confirm
the judgment 80 expressed. The precise re,oca
ton of our boundary line is needfu1 and ade