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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-15
NOTICE.
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THOMAS J. DurLEa, lei.A.-
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-15

At last accounts yellow fever was
abating in Florida.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-15

The wheat demand Of the Old
World il estimated to be from TO-.
to 10000 900 bushels.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-15

Duttermilk is q good summer
drink for both town and country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-15

4. L. LEBLANC.
Sheriff Tax Cor -.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
The Ameer of Afrhanistan.

People commonly think of the Ameer of Afghanlstan as morose, cruel, covetous, despotic savage, but nothing, according to Messrs. OMeara and Pyne, the only two Eng hshmen who have seen him at home, could be more unlike the real man. His government is no doubt severe; for only rod of iron could keep the Afghans under control. Nevertheless, although the Ameer is un- doubtedly respected, and perhaps admired, by the mass of his people, the weight of his hand is felt chiefly by the Sirdars. He is essentially a friend of the common people. What principally attracted the attention of Messrs. O'Meara and Pyne was his enormous capacity for work Most trivial details come to him for decision day after day. He sits plodding at work in durbar from 10 in the morning till 12 at night The durbar is open to all, and the humblest approach him with their complaints. As he marched back re- gently from Paghman to Cabul, attended by Some 5000 troops, many poor people along the route did not hesitate to present their petitions to him personally. He invariably received them, and after glancing at them scribbled some words and handed them to an officer near.
 He seems to trust no one, but endeavors to do everything himself. Affairs the most in- significant from all parts of the country are
 
 ports," he remarked, "come to me about an event. They all give different versions of it, and they are all mostly lies. examine and compare them, and extract the true version myself" There can be no doubt that he is far in advance of his people, and he seems conscious of this. The favorite observation of his was, "When ship is in stormy sea and the crew are turbulent and will not work, the captain must call to his assistance passengers who are temporarily on board ship. Afghanistan is that ship, the world is the sea, the Afghans are the crew, am the captain, you are the passengers" He would probably go far toward Europeanizing the country could he rely more thoroughly on his people. He is keenly alive to the advan- tages likely to follow from its material de. velopment. In his personal manner he is quiet, but hearty and genial; he cares noth- ing for ostentation and display; he has adopted to Q great extent European habits of life, has his meals in the European style, and has discarded the hookah for cigar.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
New Conception of the Chinese.

l had many agreeable conversations with Mrs. Anson Burlingame in Bermuda last winter and have since formed an entirely new conception ot the Chinese character She says that the American people only see the refuse of the Chinese nation. Among all the people she has met, and certainly Mrs. Burlingame is sufficiently travelled, she thinks the Chinese most exquisitely hospitable. The cultured classes are agreeable and courteous in the extreme, extending to travellers and guests all the distinguished attention which is often rarely to be found here. When living in China it was, of course, necessary for themselves to preserve some degree of state and ceremony, and she depended almost ab- solutely upon her Chinese major domo, who, although servant, was nevertheless invalu- able in assisting her to maintain the proper etiquette and position required. Desirous of living in the American style as much as pos sible and of presenting the people with Amer ican dishes as well as customs, she often found it very difficult in that strange climate and country to procure the material for a truly American dinner. But this priceless head butler of hers was always capable of ransacking the whole country to set forth the banquet tables.
 The care taken of herself and children also was sufficient to stir her heart with gratitude even now. Many times MT. Buriingame would have occasion to make some journey by land or trip o1 the rivers, while she would follow with the children and servants at a slower pace. Then, when danger of any kind was threatened, when annoyances were to be overcome and varied troubles to be avoided, all was done with strict reference to her best welfare and wishes with a spon- taneous good nature and solicitous painstak- ing which gained her affectionate respect for the polite and philosophical nation. "You do not, you cannot know the Chinese!" she once exclaimed, ''any more than stranger can know and judge of Ameri cans by hoodlums and loafers, Bowery boys and tramps. l know it is unreasonable in me to feel so, for am aware of the ignorance of the best Chi. nese character prevailing; but when see in dignities put upon them, either on the streets or in the newspapers, I am at once touched with just anger and loyalty to the class k,ew, which is actually painful. "-Cora
 Linn Daniels in New Yors Graphic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Erecting an Egyptian nlonoli.h.

There has been much speculation as to how the ancient Egyptians managed to erect their enormous monoliths, sometimes 100 feet in height and weighing hundreds of tons. An interesting recent article in The Revue Scien-
 tifique, by M Arnaudeau, offers the explana- tion that water was employed. Round the obelisk, lying horizontally, with the base toward the pedestal, was raised O circular inclosure, of height equal to that of the mon olith This latter had pieces of wood or other floats fitted to it, especially at the up- per part; so that when water was brought into the inclosure the obelisk rose gradually to the vertical The process may be simply initiated by introducing the end of screw nail into piece of cork, putting it in basin and then introducing water.-Frank Leslie'A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
THE RICHES OF BOLIVIA.

The Wealthiest in Minerals of Any Land
 on the Globe.
 Bolivia is doubtless the richest in minerals of any land on the globe, and millions upon millions of precious metal have been taken out of her mines by the primitive process which still exists, and must exist till rail- roads are constructed to carry machinery there. Every ounce of ore that finds its way out of the Andes is carried on the back of a man or llama, and the quartz is crushed by rolling heavy logs upon it. By this method Bolivia exports from SIP 900 900 to $15, ,OOO,- 900 of gold and silver annually, and the out put would be fabulous if modern machinery could be taken into the mines. The distance from Jujuy to the farthest mining district of Bolivia is TOO miles, and it is no further to the diamond fields of Brazil.
 Bolivia offers grant of twelve square leagues of land and $40, 900 mile for the ex- tension of the Argentine Northern to Sucre, and English capitalists are ready to continue the work as soon as the Argentine govern ment drops it at the boundary line When it is built the owners of this road will hold the key to a country which has excited the cupidity of adventurers since the New World was discovered. It has furnished food for four centuries of fable, and armies of men
 
 A territory as large as that which lies be- tween the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains remains entirely unexplored. On its borders are the richest of agricultural lands, immense tracts of timber, diamond strewn streams, and the silver and gold de posits of Cerro de Pasco and Potosi. What lies within is the subject of speculation. The tales of explorers who have attempted to penetrate it's mysteries read like the old ril mances of Golconda and the Ell Dorada of the Amazons, where the women warriors wore armors of solid gold; but the swamps and the mountains, and the rivers that cannot be forded, and the jungles which forbid search, the absence of food, and the difficulty of car. rying sufficient supplies on foot, with the other obstacles that have prevented explora- tion, will be overcome eventually, and the secret that has tantalized the world for four centuries will be told by ambitious scientists. -Harper's Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Henrictte did not ,ceep.

@You must suffer greatly, and pity you from the bottom of my heart," said Lacroix gently.
 q do not need or want your pity. The whole past life of my husband proves his in- nocence An honest man does not become murderer from one day to another without motives. You can accuse him, arrest him, try him in the courts of justice, but he will pass through all with clear name But it pains me to think of all this unmerited trouble"
 Assassin without motivess Do you know anything about your husbands business, madame?" With this he placed before her the accusing letters. She read them as in a dream, and she understood all, but she said no word, though sho could not suppress a gesture of horror.
 "Now, madame, shall be obliged, even in spite of my own wish, to interrogate your little girl We will go to your house, as she is too ill to come here"
 M. Laeroix accompanied Henriette to the villa and went with her to the parlor
 "So, then, you wish to speak with Suzanne7 You wish to question her, although I tell you she is sicks'
 She bent her head discouraged, and walked slowly to her bed room. Suzanne was there. and sprang to her mothers arms. and as she kissed her Henriette whispered in her ear, Remember" They then returned to the room, and Henriette said:
 "Go, my child, to this gentleman and answer whatever he asks you" Suzanne advanced timidly and placed her. | self between the knees of M. Lacroix, who put his arm around her and kissed her fore head kindly. "She has her lesson and will gay nothing," thought he. Gently he spoke, putting his hand beneath the little chin so aa to look full into the lovely eyes of the cslldi sDo you remember what you did night be- fore last, little one" She reflected a moment, and then answered h 2 firm, clear voice;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Force of Habit.

Omaha Man (brutally)-C now, hurry up, can't wait all day, stir your stumps now.
 His Mother in Law 9uriously)-How dare you speak to me in that manner, sir7 I'll
 Omaha Man tabjectly)-I-I beg your par
 don; forgot myself. I used to be a stree car conductor in New York.-Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
plscoNTENT..

Ye who long for work of nobler mold, Oh, learn how common things may aid, Who ever digs for diamonds or gold Must needs use first an iron spade.
 From the German by F. R. Shipman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
THE PLAN OF BATTLE.

When the army reached the locality in which battle was to be fought the spies had already been over the ground, and the couriers had conveyed description of it to the commander. The plan of action had been determined upon, and the legions took up the positions assigned them without any delay. This preparation of the plan of ac- ton was very complete, and it was what en- abled the Tarascans to be so uniformly victo- rious Their commander had been informed of the character of the ground SO thorough ly that he was not only able to assign his forces advantageously, but he carried on with wonderful rapidity pretended repulses, made apparently unsuccessful advances and retreated until he had drawn the enemy into just the place he wanted. Then his legions fell upon the opposing army from ell sides and annihilated it. This was so often done that the Tarascans, although small nation compared with tho Aztecs, maintained their independence.
 In battle the Tarascan legions carried mag nifcent standards of plumes. In some of the engagements more than 300 of these stand ards of white heron feathers glistened in the sun. Each warrior wore a plume of eagle feathers. A column of smoke upon hilltop was often the signal that the enemy had been drawn into the desired position, and that the time had come to uncover the ambuscades and make general cberge. Then the bugles and drums sounded. The long lines of waving plumes seemed to spring up from the ground and to come from front, Hanks and rear. Even boasted Aztec prowess could not stand before such an onset. The Tarascans repeat edly destroyed the armies sent against them and retired to the lake with great numbers of prisoners. Of the younger they made slaves. The older they sacrificed to their gods. Human sacrifice was the blot on Tarascan civilization.
 It was honor to die in battle, and the widows and orphans of dead warriors were literally pensioned by the government. Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
The Globe
$1,1O2.O8

The a ount of the GLOBES Biggest y's Sale in Novem-
 Der and December.
 Guesses of $11OO were made on Tickets numbered 1546, l642 1889, l4S9, 1296, 1O54, 1237, 1899, and are entitled to the first prize.
 No. lO46 takes second prize. No. 1146 takes third prize
 No. 1l55 takes fourth prize. Holders of successful tickets will please bring same for settlement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
CHAPTER III.

Henriette did not weep. She had wept all her tears during these terrible days and nights, but she looked as do the dead women who die leaving little children.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

Hon. James Wilson, of Iowa, OBJ
served in a public address that
"where men farm for dear life the
cow is the foremost consideration. J"
Nothing could be more true, for
whenever the farmer is harrassed
with debt, or whenever he is strug-
Cling to make a good start in life, it
is the COW which comes to his assis-
tance, paying off his mortgages in
the one case and placing him upon
the high road to fortune and indie
pendence in the other. Her capaci-
ties for good are almost unlimited
and in no direction can the farmer
so surely improve his condition as
in developing and cultivating the
capacities to the highest degree
Those who keep COWS, and as many
of them as circumstances will per-
nit, and take pains to have them
good and of the most approved sorts,
and maintain them in manner fa-
vorable to their thrift, find they are
not only an agency to which a man
can resort to save himself when
misfortune presses and all else fails
to bring relief, but that they are also
sure means of advancing the farm
er's prosperity at every stage of its
progress.-Ex.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Grass Growing in Mississippi.

A car load of splendid native
grass hay was received in this city
a few day since, which was harvest
ed on the plantation of Senator Joel
p. Walker, near Lauderdale.
This hay has the appearance of
being well cured and tender, and
shows what can be done in the way
of haymaking in Lauderdale. The
land from which this hay was cut
was specially prepared for the pur-
pose of making hay and experiment
has proven to be quite encouraging
The farmers of this portion of the
State are rapidly learning the value
of the grass crop, and each succeed
ing year shows an increased acreage
in meadow and hay land.
The idea that the South is not
grass 60 ntry has been banished
from the minds of all our farmers,
with the exception of a single crop
cotton planter, who would at once
arrive at the conclusion that it is
one of the finest grass countries in
the world, if he would only spend
half the time to grow it that he does
to stop its growth, in the cultivation
of his cotton crop.
The increase in the manufacture
and sale of hay presses, shows con-
clusively that the South is awaken
ing to the value of it's native grasses,
and the adaptability of its soil to the
cultivation of foreign grasses. .-Meri-
dian News.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

Whether commercial fertilizers
are really plant food or only stimu-
lants of the soil, leave for Colonel
Curtis to theorize on. With them
can raise corn as cheaply as my
neighbors on Ohio bottoms, and beat
them raising wheat and grass.
Without them [ would not have tax
en- my present farm as a gift, and
paid taxes on it.-Wm. Eldridge,
Ohio, in Country Gentleman.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

The Michigan Farmer says that
there is another "boom" being man
ufactured by parties who make a bus
mess of importing horses. This
time it is in the Belgian breed. Of
course it will be shown that this
breed is just what is needed in the
United States to finish up its horse
stock; that Belgian horses are the
oldest breed in the world, and have
been kept free from admixture with
other families of the horse since the
time of the Crusades.-Rural New
Yorker.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Skim Milk For Calves.
july26-3nl

From experiments made in one of
the German dairy schools, it has
been proven that skim milk made
into cheese or used for fattening
hogs is not as profitable as tor feed
ing calves. The plan is to feed the
calves with the warm skim milk
from the separator, as much as they
will drink, feeding three or four times
daily the first two or three weeks.
The figures in the report show that
in the experiments, skim milk
brought nearly 25per cent. more fed
to calves than when made into
cheese.-Dairy World.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

Teacher (to class)-Why is pro-
crastination called the thief oftime?
Boy Cat foot of ass)-Because it
takes person so long to say it.-Ex.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Forms of Courage.

forms of courage" writes Gen. Hor
ace Porter in the Century. A dozer
facts will occur to any reader illus
trative of the fact-the woman who
killed the bear then tainted; the sail
or calm during hurricane, nervous
when riding on railroad; and the
hero who runs out of the room if 9
cat enters it. Gen. Porter tells sew
eral anecdotes which support his as
sertion:
A locomotive engineer, whose
"nerve" caused him to be selected
when fast "special' was to be
sent out, was afraid to go upstairs
alone in the dark. Yet this mans
courage had been repeatedly display
ed in appalling accidents.
During three years of fighting an
officer gained a reputation for mar
vellous courage by his indifference to
shot and shell. Ascending South
ern river on a steamboat, he was so
afraid of ftorpedoes that he put on
several life-preservers and remained
at the stern of the boat, ready to
jump into the wuter at the first sign
of dauger.
Another officer of tried courage
dare not encounter COW or an OK.
Whenever drove of commissary's
cattle were met on the road, he put
fence between them and himself.
In his childhood he had been tossed
by COW, and the terrorizing effect
of the shock had never left him.
Gen. Porter tells also of cannon
eer, whose bravery while serving his
gun was conspicuous in a dozen bat
ties. At Chickamaugua he was as
signed to duty as driver. Instead
of participating in the excitement of
loading and firing he had to sit qui-
city on his horse and see the havoc
created by the enemy's shot.
He became terrified and almost
unnerved. After the battle he begg-
ed his officer to send him back to
his gun, saying that in the next en-
gagement he would certainly run
away if he remained a driver. The
mans courage required excitement
and companionship; it disappeared
when he was compelled to stand
alone and wait.
Two general officers, mentioned by
Gen. Porter, showed remarkable
NERVE" in battle. They were fear
less under fire, and that, too, in
spite of nausea, which made them
actively ILL.," Any one of our
readers who has been seasick, or
suffered from sick headache, will
appreciate the tremendous will pow.
er which kept these two generals up
to their work of commanding troops
under fire.-Ex.
Whether commercial fart;l;zare
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

The largest greenhouse in the
world is situated in Boston. In fact,
the city itself has long been the cen
ter of naughty culture.-Ex.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
BLUE RIBBON PIT GAMES!

will sell 20 choice Pit Game Stays, warranted
dead game, and bred for speed, bone and staying
qualities, from carefully selected birds backed
by the prestige of many hard won victories with
steel Sired by ''Prince, - who won lst for best
Game Stag at North Mississippi Poultry EXhibi
ton, Grenada, 1887: also lst at Interstate Ex-
jackson, Tenn, 1887
Stays each, 81 90; Pullets, each, $3.50
Cores Poncence solicited Address.
DIR. A. G. kUYKENDALI4.
july26-3m Grenada, Miss
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Prairie State Incubator.

Reliable and Simple. Has
taken first prize in competi-
tion with all leading Incuba-
tors. and has given complete
satisfaction To all who have
given il fair trial. IL is en-
Gorsed by the most successful
poultry men In the land.
Sold under a positive guaran-
tee from the manufacturers.
| have state agency for above
and will send circu-
lar of it TO any one, and give
all pecessary information.
HURLEY'S BROWN LEG
HORNS and SILVER WY
ANDOTTES still head the
procession as the leading
prize-winners at the Southern
Exhibitions. Eggs for sale
So 90 per l3; $5 ~ per 20. from
my REST yards. A fine lot Of
lis winter. Write for prices,
can and will satisfy any
lrormat,on free. Address
TCHER. HURLEY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-14
StJ+G VS.. TIL Railroad,

LINCOLN, Neb., December 14.-The
attorney general Of this state is up in
arms against the proposition made IN
congress to extend the time for the
payment of the Union Pacific debt.
In a communication to the governor,
he alleges the Union Pacific has
taken by purchase and condemnation
proceedings, large tracts of valuable
land in the state, outside any rights
of-way granted by congress, and from
this he argues that the road should
be amenable II the state. Consider
lug the bill now pending in congress
to extending the time for the payment
of debt Of this road, the attorney-gen-
eral after speaking of the great
wrong which he claims could be done
to the pc ople of Nebraska by the pas
sage of such an act, saws: "If this
deot should be extended, it will only
prolong the burden now resting on
the people Of this state. The only
fair method of solving this great
Union Pacific problem is for the gov
eminent ID order the road to be sold
for cash. Then the state could con-
troll it, and allow such rates for trans
portation as will yield a fair per cent
age on its cash value"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-14
An Indian Execution.

AToKA, Indian Territory, December
14.-Lyman Pusle, fratricide, was
shot yesterday, near Tuskahomma, in
the presence of several hundred Choc-
taws, in execution ofjudicial sentence.
Pusle met his fate stoically. He sat
erect and cool on his coffin, while his
hands and feet were bound, and his
eyes bandaged, and he did not appear
to finch when the executioner gave
the order to fire. Death was instanta-
nc GUS, three bullets from as many
Winchesters piercing his breast, near
the heart.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-14

JOHN BULL continues II play it fine
on Uncle Sam. About six weeks ago
$50 Cinnamon landed in Vancouver
Irland, British Columbia. They paid
capita tax of $50 each, making 900
and then quietly stole over the borders
into the American territories and left
John with his $4,000 profit, no Celes-
ii us to take care of and be cursed
with, while Uncle Sam holds the
empty bag and passes laws restricting
Chinese immigration. Deport every
Chinaman who cannot show a special
license and rid the county of this
cheap John pest. John is a nuisance,
. I'd on gener; principles allnuisances
should be abated.