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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-04-13

Sash, Doors, Blinds, Nouldings. Cis-
telns, Balusters, Ornamental Pickets. 80,
soon have established . carpenters shop
to do oil kinds of wood work.
Give no . call and be convinced that
you will get the best bargain.
ABBEVILLE, La.
April 30, l6s7.-ly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-04-13
I HAVE CHANGED
my BUSINESS
TRo1 CREDIT
TO STRICTLY CASH!

l hope my friends and customers
will not become offended If I refuse
them credit.
l have received . large and veil
selected stock Of Spring and Sum-
mer goods Of all kinds which l will
cell at % low ~ any cash store in
any other part Of tho State, without
exception. Come and examine my
goods, and learn the prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
JACOB ISAACS.
March 30.'89-3m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-04-13

Chance is a word void Of sense.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-04-13

1...,.l e tho Post Once, Abbevills, La
~ aecond class natter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
DIED.

On Sunday, February II, 1889, at / o'clock
p M, of pneumonia, JOHN TUCKER, in the
Gath year OF his age. ga3- The funeral will take
place from the residence Of Mr.. Z. T. Lucas, 20.
PIT north Royal street. on Wednesday morning,
the 20th instant. at II O'Clock. Friends of the
family are invited to attend.-L Washington papers
please copy.
MRS ELEANOR WRIGHT, the Oldest colored
lady of this city, died at her residence. on south
ST. Asaph street, Sunday morning. She was IA
miliarly known as. Aunt Nellie" and came out
of the estate of the late Irenus Mullen, of Mary
land, who settled here in 1912. Aunt NelIiev
was los years old. She was the mother Of Mrs.
Martha Hopkins, well known to our citizens
1sf- Her funeral will take place from the coored
Methodist Church tomorrow Tuesday, afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
After a long il!ness, On Sunday, February 18th.
CHARLES L. WATSON, aged "a years. ~ His
funeral will take place from his late residence.
6lS south Pitt street, torAorrow tuesday after
noon, 1T o'clock. Friends and acquaintances Of
the family are invited to attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Fatal ARRAY.

Topeka, Kan, Feb lS.-Jsmes Ellison
prominent cattleman and proprietor Of the
CImma roon ranch ,one of the largest in West.
ern Kansas, became involved 10 quarrel
Saturday evening with c. l. Badly. super.
intendent of the ranch. Eliaton suspected
that Badly was on familiar terms with his
wife and accused him Of il. This brought
on hot words tetweel the men. bat they
were parted By friends. A half hour later
the quarrel was renewed and B,ldy, who in
the meantime bad armed himself with 8
a revolver, shot ElIiston three times, death
resulting almost instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
stanley Reported Killed.

PARIS, Feb. 1S-The correspondent o
the Petit Journal at San Salvador, Congo
says that q courier has arrived at that place
from the west coast, who states that re-
portis current there that Henry NJ. Stanley
was killed in an engagement with natives
near Mangamoa. The courier reports that
several instruments which have been identi-
lied as having belonged to Mr.. Stanley
have been sold by natives.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-The evening papers
here place no credit in the report published
in the Petit Journal that Henry NJ. Stanley
has bean killed by natives in Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

IN G A.-At Saturdays session OF the
Young Mems Christian Association Conven-
ton at Danviile the matter OF finances was
taken up, and g 27l raised. Tho State Sc
cretary'5 report was read, covering the
work from April to February. During that
time three associations have gone down and
fifteen organized Number OF associations
existing, seventy-ive two rev colored as
sociations have been organized, making six
ty in the State. Two new General Secreta
ries have been put in the field, making
twenty four in the state. The Treasurer $
report showed the amount raised aud ex-
pended, 50 $40. The executive committee
recommended that the State be divided into
not less than six districts that evangelical
meetings be vigorously prosecuted, and that
an assistant State Secretary be aloyed,
&c. With q report on credentials, showing
an attendance of 1917 delegates, the meeting
adjourned at 10 O'Clock at night. The Sc
lection of the next place of meeting was
left to the State executive committee. Ia
vitations were extended from Portsmouth,
Roanoke Staunton, and this city. Mr.. J.
Harvey Creighton, of this city, was appoint
ed on the committee on devotional meet
ings. The delegates to the convention from
this city have returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

A carload of sixty scandinavian converts
to Mormonism arrived at Cheyenne, Wyo.,
Yesterday on theft way to Utah. Christian
Jensen. a convert, noticed that Elder Marvin
was very attentive to his two sisters, and
was horrified to learn that both were 30 be
sealed unto Marvin on their arrival in Utah.
When the train was 80 miles east of Chey-
enne Jensen took the elder to task. The
latter gave him no satisfaction, and Jensen
called upon his friends to Join in mutiny.
The faithful sided with Marvin and terrific
fight ensued. Jensen led in an attempt to
lynch Marvin with bell rope, and save bis
own life by wrenching revolver from the
elders hand. An express messenger named
King then appeared with shot gun and
quelIed the tumult by disoharging the wea
pom through the roof of the car. In the
melee women and children had been tram
ped upon aud number were seriously IN.
jured. Marvin was completely covered
with bruises. Jensen his sisters, and TWEEN
ty others left the car in body aai boarded
the train for Denver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

CONGRESSMAN BOWEN, republican, who
is ccntesting the seat OF Mr.. Buchanan, dem
ocrat, who defeated him last November,
having asserted that fraud was committed
at one OF the polls in his district, the cleo
toa judges at that poll, republican and
democrats alike, have united in denial OF
his assertion, which they publish over their
own names. Another man in the district
has threatened to sue Mr. Bowen for libel for
certain statements he has made in respect
of his contest. People who accept poll
teal defeat gracefully are always thought
b,tter of than those who essay vain and I'M.
ssemly efforts to attain by tricks what they
have failed TO gain by votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS -Although the
call for democratic House caucus has not
yet been handed to Representative Coz, the
chairman OF the caucus, The paper has re.
ceived more than the necessary number CT
signatures, and caucus will undoubtedly
be held to night. Some OF The Representa-
tives from the tobacco growing States have
been consulting together meanwhile, and
while few Of them are willing to declare il
advance that they will refuse to abide by
the result OF the caucus, it is manifest that
any attempt to bind them to line of action
that fails to hold out definite promise of a
reduction or repeal of the tobacco Tux will
not result in complete success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

THE PRESIDENTS WIFE gave n pnblic reception
Saturday from 3 to p. m. II was her last after
noon reception Tho day was one of steady
downpeur of rain, freezing and icing the pave
ments. /, looked as thoTgh the elements would
get the better Of the people. but by O'Clock there
were two schools from Alexandria, and plenty OF
other out Of town visitors ready to g'eet Mrs
Cleveland The President had ordered open
doors, so the people were admitted at once and
there was no lue outside In one way the rsin
wss drawback bat in another it was providen-
tisl aud prevented the inevitable crush always
House At D o'clock the ladies went upstairs for
tea. About five hundred people were msssed in
the corridors to SIS the party pass. When Mrs.
Cleveland rcsched the head Of the stairway she
stepped fJr = moment aud east one long. lingering
LOOK behind, The people who were looking after
her Lnrst out in hearty cheer for tho mistress OF
the White House who must SO soon mako way for
her successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The receipts of cotton at Norfolk since
September !, aggregate nearly 500 900 bales.
Emanuel Snyder, of Page county sold last
week four cattle, twenty eight months Old,
which showed an average weight of 1850
pounds.
John w. Poindexter, coored, formerly
member of the House of Delegates, died
yesterday near Louisa courthouse of con-
sumption.
Col. VIM. Lamb, of Norfolk, denies the
report that he is candidate for the nomi
nation Of governor before the republican
convention of this State.
The first half session OF the University OF
Virginia opened with 42l students, a gain OF
81 over the corresponding date of 1887 'SS.
There are 237 Vreinians as against 2l7 OF
last season, and 1S4 from other States as
against li9 of that year.
Rev. Hartley Carmichael rector of the
Church of the Ascension, in Hamilton,
Canada. and who will be called to St. Paul's
church Richmond to succeed, DIR. Minnege-
rode, preached at the latter church yes.
terday to very large congregations.
By 81 order of Judge Stroller there will
be special election in May for Treasurer in
Rappahannock to fill the vacancy caused by
the failure of w. G. Miller to qualify within
the time required by law. Candidates are
numerous. Mr.. Miller himself being among
the number.
Senator Riddleberger's paper, the Sheaan.
dOah Herald, was sold at Woodstock on Sat
urday by virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court. Mrs. Rddleberger was the purchas.
err at So, $50. Il was sold owing to utter i'm
possibility of the Senator aud Judge New
man, the joint owners, to get along together.
A letter from Richmond says: "Mr. Basil
Gordon ia mentioned in connection with the
democratic craftsmanship Mr. Barbour hay.
ing given notice that he could no longer
serve II Is said that Gordon is Barbour's
preference. He is rich and enthusiastic and
would no doubt make very good campaign
leader, but Mayor ]. Taylor Ellyson and
Mr.. Tom Martin each has the reputation OF
being an expert organizer, and one or the
other of these two will doubles be selected
Warren Bowler, aged twenty.six, made
persistent, but unsuccessful, attempts to
kill himself ct Fredericksburg on Saturday
night. He has been a salesman in B. Gold
smiths clothing house, but was dismissed
on Saturday on account OF dull trade. That
evening he purchased some strychnine and
was on the point of swallowing it when
Thomas Larkn, fellow salesman, detected
him in the act and took the drug from him
Later he succeeded in swallowing some poi
son, and became violently sick. After emet-
ice had been administered he tried to secure
a razor, but was frustrated. His trouble is
the result OF financial embarrassment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
TIE R1cgMoSD DISPATCH says :

as there Virginia or o North Carolina
democrat in the House of Representatives
who is goiug 10 allow caucus to tie his
haod9. when he knows that the caucus is
called to defeat the tobacco BILL"
1t is gratifying to see the Dispatch follow
ing the wise example Of the GAZETTE, and
proclaiming what it thinks 10 right, irrespec'
tive Of the action of party conventions and
party caucusss But in respect Of the par
,icu}ar matter referred tc, the Dispatch is
wrong, as both the McMiiin and Breckin
ridge bills, as we'll as the Randall bill, pro-
vide for the removal of tho tobacco tax, and
al the latter bill is republican measure,
and received the unanimous vote CT the re
publican members OF the committee that re-
ported it, there is no good reason why every
good democratic member of the U. S. House
of Representatives, so far es that bill is con.
cerned, should not stand by the action OF
the democratic cancus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Telegrapiiic Eriefs.
Mr.. John Bright has suffered auoth

Mr.. John Bright has suffered another relapse.
NJ. Songeon q senator Tor the department of tina
Sione, France, is dead.
Col. John E. Yard, 18Th S. Infantry, die, 81
Fort Hays, Kansas. 10. day.
The Chicago and All American base Ball teams
arrived at Naples last night.
NJ. DeFrcyciaet has declined to join tho Froncb
Cabinet which NJ. Meline is attempting to lorIo
Mr.. Herbert Gladst nc has written letter de-.
Tending the evictions on his fathers estate at Hs
warden.
A gas well, estimated to have capacity Of 10
600 200 feet, wss struck in the heart OF the civ
of Lancaster, Ohio, on Saturday
1t is reIo ted that at the coming session OF N,
British Parliament the sovcrnment viii p,on,s'
= defence loan of fl00, 10000 for the consrry,
iion of twenty men-of war and fifty cruisers. sn,
to increase the number of torpedo boats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

THE DEMOCRATIC minority report of the
House foreign aGaiys committee on the Ed
muads' resolution warning foreign govern
ments against lending assistance to the work
of completing the Panama canal, isapproved
by most of the wiser wol!-wishers of this
country. The Monroe doctrine, even if that
doctrine were formu ated into American
law and recoguiz d by foreign governments,
would not apply to the case. TIE canal re
fered to is within the territorial limits of q
sister republic that wants the work com,
peted, and this country has no more to do
with he meats y hich the money for IL a
purpose may be raised, than it would have
with any other local matter on the lsthmus
OF Darien.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-The Senate Com
miitee 90 Territories to- day decided to re.
port favorablg the Springer bill to organize
the Territory of Okahama, Chairman Platt
and Mr. Butler dissenting. The latter will
report substitute for the bill authorizing
the Government to treat with the Indian
nations for the extinguisbment of their titles
TO the lands included within the limits of
the proposed territory, preparatory to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

THE BALTIMORE Sun has two Washing
ton correspondents. According to one, the
members of Mr. Cleveland's cabinet have
been Just so many clerks. to record the
edicts Of the President. According to the
other, the unanimity of the cabinet has been
the result of the policy of the President in
allowing each member thereof to conduct
the affairs of hisown department in his own
way. All true friends of MIR. Cleveland
hope the latter one is right, for if so the
President will stand much higher in the es
limation of large number of the people
who helped to nominate and elect him ban
he now do 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
ALEXANDRIA,.
MON 1hy EVENING. FEBRUARY IS.

In HIS speech in the Z. S. Senate last
Saturday on the Southern outrage" ques-
liop, Mr.. Coke, OF Texas, called attention to
the testimony cf a negro witness to the isci
that negro voters sro intimidated by people
Of theis-own raca, and, in commenting upou
il, said
~ aes'r, to call attention to what every man III
the South knows to be true with reference TO the
Intimidation Of negro voters. 1t is that the only
intinids ton they subjected to is by people OF
their own color. Tho negroes invariably lntiih'-
date the people of their own color IN o1der 10
keep them in line politically. This man tolls o.
intimidation in Washington county. Two Oh MS
brotle-s were shot down like dogs because they
had voted The peoples ticket. he states that they
arc excluded from the societies of colored people
that they are expelled from the churches lie tells
of a minister who because no voted the people 5
ticket had to leave his congregation and De as
s:or,d elsewhere in another county to preach.
That ia q phase of political life and warfare which
is not understood outside of the South have
never known of any intimidation OF color'd
voters by white people; I have never heard oil IL
but thcro is not county, venture tho assertion
in tho South where everybody does not know
that the colored people do intimidatc aud bull
dcz, each other They make personal matter o.
notifies This negro's testimony discloses con
dition of things in Washington county under the
leadership of these men that l presume every
man here from tho South can truthfully say he
has seen Duplicated under similar conditions IL
his own part OF the country
What Mr.. Coke says ia true, and Can be
at,ested by the most reliable witnesses il
ev4ry county and city throughout the entire
S,u.h. II Northern people were not as ig
norant tf S,u.hern affairs as they are Of
those of Congo, the sectional troubles in this
@ ,u;try would have been settled long ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

DEATH OF SENATOR HOUSTON. State
Senator David F. Houston, of Roanoke, fell
on the icy pavement at Lancaster, Pa, on
Saturday afternoon, causing the rupture of
blood vessel and death followed in less
than half hour. Colonel Houston was
once central figure in republican politics
in Philadelphia, and once ran against Con
gresham Randall, but was beaten, Of
course. He was As years of age and ma
tive Of Lancaster, Pa. He arrived at that
city that morning from Indianapolis, where
he had been to see Pfesdent-elect Harrison
in reference to the recognition of the Wise
faction in the distribution of federal patron.
age in Virginia. Senator Houston was
manager of Crozer's furnace at Roanoke,
and was interested in many of the business
enterprises of that city. His health had
been bad for some weeks. but no serious re
suit was spprehended The remains will re-
taken to Roanoke for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
S. F.DYSON,
News Dealer and Stati0nel.

Fifty New Novels just received among them
Miss Lou and Barriers Burned Away, by E. P
Roe 25c each; new edition.
new line of Boz Paper from To- to 50c; the
cheapest ever on the market
Fashion Plates, Magazines, Weekly and Dsil5
Papers always on hand.
fyou want B oks, Cameo Bibles, Prayer Books,
Inks, Muci.agc, Blank Books, Albums or snyt
USUALLY keptin a bookstore, come to the LlTTLE
STORE, and you will be satisfied as to quality and
price. sos KING STREET,
febiS Next to Opera House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Feb. 1871 stock market bq.,p
the new week with tive but very uncyen,,-
distributed business, although this lasted ony ;.,
tho space OF about half an hour, when cuisines
settled down upon the dealings. First prices
showed declines from Saturdays haa figures OK.
tending to p per cen,., and the market was quite
feveriah in the esrly trailing, some ocks scoring
farther slight losses, while others rallied quickly
from the opening depression. A tirmcr ton, pr =
vailed toward the end Of the hour, and at eleven
o'clock the market was active and rather uns...
tied at about opOnins figures. Money aa2.
BALTIMORE, Fe5 1S.-ylrginiss cousod..el
IL bid; past-due coupons =: 10 lo-+G- 35t,
bid do IS G5aG5i2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

When you feel yourself gradually break
ing down don't wait until you have taken
to your bed. While you are still able to be
~ aid about fight the grim monster disease
by the use of proper resorativts. The best
remedy for malaria, Indigestion weak kid.
neys, constant fatigue, fits of zzi ness short
bresth aud other complications of g dsor-
dered system is Browns Iron Bitters.
Its magic influence in couquering diseases
of an exhaustive nature is most astonishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

As rHE committee Of arrangements OF the
Inaugura ion ball have decided that no in
PRODUCTION shall he necessary at that bali to
obtain partners, DO Southern lady who may
attend it need be surprised if asked to dance
by one Of the mapy negro men who, it lis
understood, have bought tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Decision Reversed.

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-A decision 10 day by
the Appeal Court upholds the electric light
patents of Edison and Swan against the
Holland and Anglo American Brush patents,
thus reversing the decision of the lower
C, urt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

have suffered with a severe cold all 70 I
and winter, aud couldn't secure any relief
until commenced using DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Since that time my head has been
clear and I've experienced no difficulty in
breathing. l consider it most wonderful
remedy. Tom w. WINDER.
Ed. Warsaw, Ind Wasp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

Col. o Fer.al had .pokrn in the Hyuse OF
Representatives the other day for long
time before be made the remark: 'Mr.
Speaker. my time has almost expired" $50
have we, came down in solemn and sincere
voice from the press gallery. which caused
tae Congressman in the front row, to double
up with merriment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
New ARMoHY BATHBoNE DIV, No. 8, U.R.YP.,
SAREPTA HALL, THIRD STORY.

ALExANDR'A, VA, Feb. 49, 1889.
Attention, Sir knights: You are hereby noti-
fled to sppear at the new armory Sarepta Hall,
Oh Tuesd:y. February 10, in full dress uniform,
at $50 p M. o'clock, sharp, to celebrate the silver
anniversary of the order to parade and escort
Grand Lodge. By order OF
SAML L. MONROE, Sir knight Com.
LOUIS BRILL, JR, Sir Knight Guard. 1t
E,INE FRENCH PEAS, small, just received by
Il feb11 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

What grand. greet county this is with
its vast territory is big rivers. its pretty
women and lis Veni Vid Y CT cure. It's
Salvation Oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18
Congressman Thomas and the Cabi-


WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-The reports
fromIndianapois to-day are to ths effect that
Congressman John R. Thomas, of the Cairo,
Illinois, district had been selected for Sec
rotary OF the Navy in Mr. Harrison's cabinet.
Mr. Thomas at first declined to say any
thing in regard to the matter, but finally
confessed that he had received telegram
from private Secretary Halford stating that
De had been selected for the head of the
NnVY Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

Madame Patti is to visit the lifted States
this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

organization of the territory. Other mem.
bers OF the committee were not altogether
Satisfied with the bill, but not so dissatisfied
as to cause them to oppose it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-18

NEW YORK, Feb. IS Cotton firm upiaa 3
40 J.. Is; Orleans 10 ZIG; futures steady. Flour
qulft and firm. Wheat dull, lower and cay
Corn Irregular. Pork dull at Sl2 25al2 -.
Lard quiet and easier Mt 81 { 2l2
Chicago, Feb Is, II a. mt this hou- Pie
May option is quoted follows: Wheat 100
Corn :555s Oats 27t.s277.; Pork fl1 -, LAID
So 62iba65 short rios = 92la