davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1889-07-20

At Miami Messrs. Jones and Robert Wy
lie, who recently finished their trip from
Tarpon Springs in the little steamer Mar.
garet to n point On Indian river, had the
pleasure of meeting the only genuine
stakeholder in the land of the free. namely
tho Hon. Cypress Tiger, of the Everglade
Seminoles. When crops are good and
there is n scarcity of labor In Mr.. Tigers
dominions, he h believed to sally forth
into the neighboring settled country and
lasso a few negroes, who are taken into
the glades and consigned to unlawful
servituda. ''Injun's ringers no free"
says Tiger, when it is intimated TO him
that slavery has been abolished. Some
fifteen years ago the country laughed
over the story, given in lengthy detail,
of the old cracker from somewhere near
the jumping of place, who drove his cart
into st. Augustine and offered a fine, big,
sleek looking negro for sale, as heneeded
a little extra money, and it will probably
receive the story of Tigers practices in
the same away. But it is all the same to
Tger.-Jacksonville Times Union.
, 1889-07-20

Whenever there is offered in the United
States a prize open to the whole country
for the family that has the greatest
length, breadth and thickness, Walker
county, through the Coulter boys, will
be sure to take it. OF the six boys, 60
ing up by steps and commencing at the
lowest, Jim is six feet four, Mac six feel
six, Will six feet six, Tom six feet seven,
Oscar six feet eight and Richard six feet
eleven. The parents were six feet foul
and five feet nine respectively. 1t is un.
necessary to say that the boys in theil
rearing lad the advantage of limestone
water. Their weights run from 200 tc
to 26e pounds, making a total of 1885,
pounds and an average of 22S pounds
Macon (Ga.) Telegraph.
, 1889-07-20

A gentleman who has tried it vouches
for this story. Taking a gallon jug OF
whisky he passed a string through its
cork, which cord dropped to the bottom
of the jug. The Irvine was then intro
duced into a watermelon vine, by slit
ting the vine, and the vine permitted to
produce only two melons. When the
melons were matured they were served
at a private barbecue to six gentlemen.
The effect was astonishing. The gallon
of whisky got in its work. Not a drop
of the liquor remained in the jug when
the melons were ripe-Atlanta Journal
, 1889-07-20
All Sin md the G..man.

Admiral Porter held n state dinner in
Washington and All Sin, a Chinese ser,
want, was assigned to duty in attendance
ut the door. In his country a visitor,
rank is indicated by the size of the card
and a huge yellow one means the pres
ence OF a prince. The small bits of paste.
board received but scant courtesy from
All Sin, but when the gas collector pre-
scented his bill the Celestial's demeanoI
underwent a change. The long, yellow
slip captured All Sin, and with profound
salaams he bowed the astonished gasmar
into the presence of the amazed family
and irate head OF the navy.-Chicagc
Times
, 1889-07-20
S 81 e CIFTC S |.


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fountain OF henlth, by using DR.. Pierce's Gold
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fair skin, buoyant spirits. and bodily health
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Fever = sores, Hip joint Disease, ScrofuIous
Sores and Swellings. Enlarged Glands. Col
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Ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Cousump-
ton (which rs Scrofula of the Lungs). by its
and nutritive properties, II taken in time.
For Weak Lungs. Splitting of Blood, Short
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For Torpid Liver, Biliousness. or Liver
Complaint Dyspepsia, and indigestion. il 10
an uneoualed remedy. Sold by ~druxriaka.
Price Sl00. or six bottles TOR 36r
, 1889-07-20

A stranger, just arrived at a city board
ing house, whose table and boarders he
found not at all to his liking, fell into
conversation with a quiet looking lady
who sat near him in the dining room.
81 say, madam" said he softly, have
you been a prisoner long In this-this
menageriey"
"Hm!" said the lady; "'prisoner' isn't
exactly the word in my case. You see,
I'm the landlady. and it's me that feeds
the animalsl"-Youth's Communion
, 1889-07-20

Capt Hamilton Murrell, the sailor
hero of the day, has been presented with
a gold medal by the Life Saving Benevo-
lent association of New York, as well
as a picture of his gallant rescue, painted
by Lewis Muller and presented by the
Danish residents of Baltimore and WASH
inGton.
, 1889-07-20

A short time ago miners working
in the Sunnyside claim, near Downie-
vile, Sierra county, took out four large
gold nuggets The largest weighs 1s1
ounces and is worth $500. In shape
and size it resembles a small cobble stone.
San Francisco Press.
, 1889-07-20

Have you heard what Mr.. G. L. Weast.
of Cambridge City. Ind, says of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy? II not, here it is: During last
summer [ was troubled very much with
severe pains in the stomach and bowels,
and was induced BY a friend to try this
remedy. took one dose, as per direc-
tons. and it rave me almost instant re-
lief" 25 and SO cent bottles for sale by
B. b. David, Druggist
Job Printing at the Leader office.
, 1889-07-20

According to voltaire, forks were in
use on the continent in the Thirteenth
and Fourteenth centuries. This is dis
puted. They were not introduced into
England until the beginning of the Seven
teeDth renturv
, 1889-07-20
Dr.. gaeE& ce.
So

We offer no apology for devoting so much time
and attention to this much neglected class OF
diseases, believing that no condition of human
lily Is too wretched to merit the sympathy and
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long, as many are innocent sufferers, and that
to relieving the afiicted and saVine
them from worse than death, is no less a
p"hilanthrophist and a benefactor TO his race
than the surgeon or physician who by close APP
plication excels IN any Other b anch of his pro
fession. And, fortunately foI humanity, the day
condemned the victims of folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
for, has passed away.
YOUNG NJ f:N
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at the alter of suffering humanity. DIR. WAC
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There are many men OF the age of 80 to 80 who
are troubled with too FREQUENT eyacuations OF
the bladder often accompanied by a slight
sinartlng or burning sensation and a weaken.
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posits a rooy sediment will often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen win ~
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hue, again changing TO n dark and turbid APP
pearance. There are many men who die of
inns dlfhculty ignorant of the cause, which is
the second stage of seminal weakness. DIR.
wagner Will guarantee a cure in all such
cases and a healthy restoration OF the genito-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and Tribune-RepublL
can.
All communications should he addressed
DR.. WAGNER & Co.
l4ll Larimere street. Address, Box 2s2 Den
yer, Colorado.
Cut this out and take along
, 1889-07-20
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cures piles or no paw required. 1t is
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money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt
, 1889-07-20

All kinds of Job Printing neatly and
promptly executed at the Leader Office.
, 1889-07-20

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Hi
, 1889-07-20

Job Printing at the Leader Office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
Grand Jury Report

To the Honorable the Judge Of the
Twenty.ffth judicial District
Court, in and for the Parish OF
Vermilion
We, the grand jurors. duly 'empan.
elled, sworn and charged to inquire
within and for the parish of Vel
million, in the 25th judicial district
Of the State Of Louisiana, do present
this our Gnal report.
Having examined and reported
upon all the charges presented TO US,
We have to report further, that we
have examined the clerks and
sheriff g Office and find that they are
kept in frst-class order, end find
that the safes in the clerk y office are
crowded, and that q new safe is
needed, as the clerk states that he
has no safe place to keep the records
of the suits now pending before this
court, and that the police jury he
asked to procure q safe in which to
secure the said records.
W. also examined the Jail and
find that it is kept clean and neat,
and that the prisoners are we'll fed
and we'll treated. We find that the
foundation of the hall aoor is badly
in need Of repair.
Heretofore the grand Jurors have
been examining and reporting upon
the financial condition of the parish;
but now, as the same is made public
by publication in the official Journal
Of the parish, by reports of finance
committees and treasurer, we deemed
it Unnecessary 90 our part to make
any report thereon. for the reason
above stated, that those facts we're
already made public.
In conclusion, we will say that we
must thank the officers of the court
for their prompt and efficient per.
Torrance Of their duties in aiding us
in the performance Of ours.
Respectfully submitted,
G.. GoDCHAUx. Foreman.
Abbeville, La, Jan. II, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
Call for a convention.

Colonel George Norman, OF New
Orleans, has made a call for a con-
vention of former citizens OF other
States to assemble at the
town Of Ruston, Lincoln parish, on
Monday, the 18th of February next,
to discuss the question Of immigsa-
ton. The number of working dele
gates is limited to ten from each
parish, but there can be as many
alternatives as desired. If our par.
ish car be aroused from the deep
sleep into which she has lain for so
long, we would suggest that she be
represented at that convention. The
spirit of enterprise is in the land,
other portions of our State are pre-
pairing to reap the results, and why
should not we? W have the soil,
climate, and everything else to IL
ducc settlers to come amongst us;
but if VIC take no steps TO let our
resources be known it will never be
found oct. We would advise that
a convention of citizens Of the par
ish meet at once and name delegates
Ito represent them in the convention
on the 18th Of February next. The
gulf States ore we'll represented in
our parish, and if some of these are
chosen to represent ns at Ruston, we
might soon have an Influx. of capita
and energy which would cause ul
fertile prairies to rejoice. at th&
abundant yield and Overlooking
st%orehouses. Our prairie lands arr
all rich, and all that is needed tt
bring forth the bountcous smiles o
q rich harvest is, that it be tiokle(
with hoe in the hands of an indus
triors farmer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Sec. 10. That each lumber yard shall
pay a license of Ten Dollars $1,000
Sec. IL. That each peddler shall pay
an annual license of Five Dollars $500
Sec. IL. That each firm or person
carrying OH the business of butchery or
bakery, shall pay an annual license of
Five Dollars $500
Sec. ID. That in case where the bust
ness or object is so tritling the Mayor
may, if he thinks proper, authorize the
Secretary to issue a smaller n on such
business as do not come under the
%graduater system or those already emu
rmerated.
Sec. Ia. That when two or more
kinds of business are combined, except
ly as herein expressly provided for, a
separate license shall be required for
each kind of business ; and nothing in
this ordinance shall be construed as
licensing or permitting any perfor-
nance which is prohibited by other
laws, ordinances or police regulations.
Sec. Is. Be it further ordained that
all licenses shall expire on the 3lst day
of December, of the year in which they
are issued and that they shall be col
lected as provided by existing laws.
Be it further resolved, that all ordi-
nances in conflict Herewith are repeal
led. f. BOURNE, Mayor.
W. B. WHITE, Secretary. w.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
E. BOURNE, Mayor.
W. r. WHIrE. Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

A6ne monthly sixteen-page Jour.
nal is the Woman's Work, edited by
Mrs. Kate Garland, and published
by Mr.. T. l.. Mitchell, at Athens,
Ga. In. it's. chosen field it ,is'not ex-
seellea BY any American publication.
The last number received by >es
contains some choice poetical gems,
excellent literary articles and inter
: esting stories and fine selections,
recipes on cooking, etc., which give
wholesome instruction to the reader
and housekeeper. Subscribe to it,
you will not regret the small amount
appropriated in that direction.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26


Through our city exchanges we
learn that the grand entry of King
Rex into New Orleans will occnr on
Monday, the 4th Of March. That
being the usual day for the annual
parade Of the fire department, in
order that the two might not conflict
and detract each from the other, the
fremen have agreed to set forward
the time for their parade one day,
which will occur on Sunday, March
Sd. No doubt many Of our citizens
will visit the Crescent City again on
tha, grand occasion, j. e., the won
derful parade attending the entrance
Of Rex" king Of the carnival, into
the city. SO freely turasd over to bis
genis. sway for > sS days at least.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

The first number of the Jennings
.Reporter reached Us last Monday. 1.
is q neat and we'll printed ,7.column
4-page paper, we'll and ably edited
by Mr.. Wn. Cary. Mr.. Cary being
a gentleman Of enterprise and always
wide.awake to the interests Of that
section of country in which he
.dwells will, without doubt, among
other. things strenuously advocate
,thelbailding Of the projected railroad
from I,ittle Rock to Jennings and
Lake Arthur. We cheerfully ex'
,chage with the Reporter, and in the
umeantime wish it q long and pros
,pereus career.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
STATE OF LOUISIANA. J
PARISH OF VERMILION.
Eighth JUSTICES Court-No 375.

Eighth Justices Court-No. 375.
o, Bourque vs.. Aaron Campbell.
BY virtue Of a writ of fieri facias issued
by the Hon. Eighth Justices Court, n'and
for the parish Of Vermilion, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, and to me di-
rected. 1 will proceed to sell At public anc-
cash, with benefit of appraisement, at the
offc of the Eighth JUSTICES Court in this
parish, on
Saturday, February 9, 1889,
between the hours of II O'clock a. M, and
q O'clock p. m, and continuing, from day
interests and demands of the defendant,
in and to the following described property,
seized to satisfy said writ, to wit: .
One dun creole horse. saddle and bride.
j. B. Mills, Constable.
January 26, 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.
January z, /.

J1HUdTy z, Ioo3.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville,
ignace Broussard, who made Home Entry
No. 1874, for the NE Or Sec 9, T IL, SIR 1
East. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz :-Klebert
Meaux, Euclide Dubois. Jules SUR and
Fernest Meaux, all Of Vermilion Parish,
Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
January 26, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

We have received a letter from
"Beelzibub" which we would like
to publish, but find it is too lengthy
for our crowded columns. W. hope
the writer will not be discouraged
from the failure of this. but will
favor US with another communities
ton, short and pithy articles, on the
crops, resources Of the country, and
matters of general interest are OIL
ways gladly received by us.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
NOTICE.
Land Off e at New Orleans, La.
January Is. 1889.

Land UfiCe at New Uf1ean5, LG
January 16, 1889.
= Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at L%eesburg,
Cameron parish, La, on Saturday, March
16, 1889, viz: Valerien Dugas, who made
Home Entry No. 1928, for the 8 half of SW
or Sec ! and NE Or of NV. Or, Sec IL, I II,
SIR 8 West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land. viz Richard
Smith, Albert Nunez, Demosthene Vim
parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER, Register.
January Is, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans.

January 26, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence the
Cameron parish, La, on Saturday, March
Is. 1859. viz Jean +. Benoit, who made
Home Entry, No. D26, for the Sc Or Of SCI
Sec l, and N half of NE or. Sec IL, L II,
SIR 3 West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, VIZ :-Valerien
and Demosthene Vincent, all Of Cameron
parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER, Register
January 26, 1859.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans.

Land Office at New Orleans,
January z, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in in support OF
msd ei Sefsre a9 the t gndee SAL" or. pr R1G his absence Ts q &c
the Clerk of District Court, on Wednesday,
March 6. 1889, viz Belzire Hebert, widow
of Eusebe Hebert, who made Home Entry
No. 7719, for lot No. three 81 Section Z, I
II, SR East, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tc
prove his continuous residence upon. and
Broussard, Remy Broussard, Guillaumt
Montet aud Columbus Broussard, all Of
Vermilion parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER. Register.
January. &c. 1859,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
NOT1CR.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

Land Office at New orleans, La.
January is. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
before the Judge. or in his absence. the
Clerk of the District Court, at 1%eesburg,
Cameron parish, La. on Saturday. March
L. 1889, viz: Demosthene Vincent, who
made Home Entry No. $3.50, for the s half
of Sc or. Sec II, and N half of NE ar. Sec
II; T II. SIR West Ata Louisiana Meridian; -
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation OF, said land. viz Richard
Smith, Valerien Dugas, Albert Nnnez and
Jean r Benoit, all of Cameron parish. La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER, Register.
January 16, 1889.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
Dereus career.

The :l4th annual reunion Of the
Benevolent Association Louisiana
Division, army Of North Virginia,
was held last Monday evening at
Warrington Artillery Hall. Among
the distinguished visitors was the
venerable 'ex-president Of the Con.
!federacy, the Hon. JEFF Davis, who
receives o hearty welcome from his
comrades wherever he may appear.
There were many other Of our lead
ing citizens graced the occasion with
their presence; and though the occa.
sion recalls memories of the saddest
nature, yet the reunion was one at
tended with much happiness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1858,
for Educational and Charitable purposes
and its franchise made a part of the pro.
sent State Constitution, in 1873, by an
OVERWHELMING POPULAR VOTE.
Its GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAW.
INGS take place Semi-Annually. Juno
and DeeemheIh. and its GRAND SINGLE
each of the other ten months in the year,
and are all drawn in public, at the
Academy of Music, New Orleans. La.
1--WE do hereby certify that we super
wise the arrangements fer all the Monthly
and Semi-Ainual Drawings of the Louis
lana State Lottery Co., and in person
manage and control the Drawing them.
selves, and that the sane are conducted
with honesty, fairness, and in good faith
C t%wa,a al % oa nse tk; sn cer Ta aaenV %ith f az.
smiles of our signatures attached, in Ito
advertisements"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
M. A.
New Orleans, Lac
Address Registered Letter 20
NEW ORlENS NATIONAL BAHk,
NEW ORLEANS, LA

REMEMBER THAT ONE DOLLAR
is the Price Of the smallest part or 1iac-
Anything in u name offered at 2 ins'
price, is either q counterfeit OF d in1
"REMEMBER, also. that the paE EnfrR
of Prizes is GUARANTEED ~ nd
NATIONAL BANKS of New Orleans: 4I ~
the Tickets are signed by the PresiaenI "a
an Institution whose chartered flga.stcre
recognizedin the highest ConI's LUMINOUS
schemes" JaDuaIy H.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Papers and circular letters are
frequently directed to the Advert'ser,
Abbevillc, La. There is only one
paper, the MEn1DloNAL, published
at this place.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Negro laborers are reported leav.
ing South Carolina in large numbers,
much to the d;spleasure and inevita.
BILE injury to the large land owners.
The most serious feature of the
movement is said to be that many
of the colored people who have left
were excellent farm hands, and had
in many cases made contracts for
the year with their landlords. The
emigrant agents will not accept any
idlers or drones, and only the best
farm laborers are wanted and sought
after
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Parties contemplating visiting New
Orleans during the coming carnival
will find good and comfortable rooms
at No. 1893 Baronne etreet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

The cotton crop in South Caro-
lima, for this year, it is said will be
the largest ever made, approxima.
ting 100000.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

Dsngerl A neglected cold or cough ma,
lead to Pneamonia, CONSUMPTION or other fatSl
disease, eeFon9's 1eotofel Pulls will cure
digestion, sick headacke as thousands testilS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26
Con6table's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Vermilen. 3rd Justices Cont
No. 2O7.
W.. II. Chevis

W.. II. CheVis
VS.,
Dupre Blanchet.
DY virtue of a writ Of sequestration il.
ID sued by the Hon. 3rd Justice's Conf
in and for the parish of Vermilion. in fhs
above entitled and numbered salt, and IA
mt directed, l will proceed to sell at Duh.,
lie sale, to the last and highest bidder. fof
cash, with benefit of appraisement, at the
courthouse door in this parish, on
Saturday, FebraaaryA. 1850,
o'clock p. M. and continuing from day Ia
day if necessary. all the rights, titles. in.
terests and demands of the defendant. n
and to the following described property.
seized to satisfy said writ, to wit
A two horse hack.
THOMAS PLowDEN, Constable.
January 19. s
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-01-26

s'1 Ha1 rrizsl s%9u 9thNsia to ; Capital Fl!sss
are not entitled to terminal Prizes.
wFoR CLUB RATES, or any futher IN
Undersigned, clearly stating ,your res,,
dence, with State County, Street ana
Number. More rapid return mai! delivery
will be assured by your enclosing q"
Envelope bearing your full address. ~
Send Postal Note, Express Money "
ders, of New York Exchange IN ordina,y
letter. Currency by Express lat QUIZ "a
pense) addressed.
NJ. A. DAUPIAnN,
New Orleans, La.