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A GREAT PnwER.-More than thirty-twe thousand public schools of the United States have each been supplied with 8 copy of Web- ster's Unabridged Dictionary. Think what that means. If there is an average of 50 scholars to each school, it means that constant ly million and a half of American youth have the privilege of consulting and studying this great work in the course of their educa- t on. Who can estimate the power for intel lectual stimulation and development which is thus actively at work all the time? The pre- eminenee of the American people for general accuracy and facility in the use of the English language is not likely to be lost. We'll and truly has Noah Webster been called THE ScHooLMAsTER OF THE REPUBLIC.
 "A. J." writes the following to the Thompsonville Press concerning the death of Jefferson Davis:
 I think am the only man now living in Enfield who was introduced to, shook hands, and conversed with him in this town. It was at the house of MT. A. C.. Hazard, while MT. Davis was secretary of the war department, under Pierce's admin istratlon. I think in 1858 or '54 Davis was here making contract with MT. Hazard to furnish gunpowder for the use of the army Dupont of Delaware had previously SUD- piled all the army needed, but Davis di- vided the contract between Dupont and Hazard, giving each one half. It amount ed to a very pretty sum, and was quite satisfactory to Mir. Hazard, and the con- tract was repeated so long as Davis re- mained secretary. MT. Davis's personal appearance was very fine. should think he was fully six feet tall, well proportioned, and rounded out without fault in form or manner. After few commonplace re- marks the conversation turned upon the subject of slavery, as then existing in the southern states, which he upheld in all its rigidiiy and lashed the Abolitionists and their abettors in the northern states, and pressed the claim of southern shareholders to Carry and retain their slaves in the west, in territory then free. When stated that the people of the states then free from slavery would continue to suffer it to con- tinue where it was then established with. out interference on their part, they yet felt an interest in the free western territory and would never consent to its extension also, that slavery had existed in man. y oi the present free states; that they had dis. covered its evils and abolished it for theil own good, and that the south would do we'll to follow their example, he lost all patience with me and came near abusing me on the spot. He was one of those men that know for certainty that their opin. ions are perfectly correct, and that sll who differ from them are wrong, and that po sition he maintained until he died. He refused pardon because he had done no wrong.
 Hartford is scoldlng about the quality oi the gas, and the Times says:
 s'They tell droll story about Secretary Harbisop, of the Gas Light Company, to the effect that when he applied the other evening. at the ticket office of the Consol
The Press., 1889-12-19

SCIENTIFIC FARMING. The first agricul- tural experiment. station, according to Prof. w. O. Atwater of the United States De- partment of Agriculture, was established at ia little German village near Leipsic in 1851. In 1856 there were five, in 1861 fifteen, in 1866 thirty, and to-day there are more than one hundred experiment stations and kindred institutions in the countries of Europe. The first agricultu- tnral experiment station in America was established at Middletown, Ct., in 1875. There were four in, operation Tn 1880, and in 1887 some seventeen in, fourteen states. In the latter year congress made the en- terprise national by an appropriation of $15, GOO per annum to each of the states and territories having agricultural colleges or departments of colleges. This has led to increased activity. and there are now forty six, or, counting branches, fifty seven agricultural experiment. stations in the United States. To support these forty six stations, the national and state appro- priations for the present year reach about $720, ,000, and over 370 trained men are employed
The Press., 1889-12-19

It will pay you we'll to investigate the merits of Brussels soap.
The Press., 1889-12-19

Hartford is scoldlng about the quality of the gas, and the Times says:
 s'They tell droll story about Secretary Harbison, of the Gas Light Company, to the effect that when he applied the other evening, at the ticket office of the Consol- dated road for ticket to New Haven, that extremely prompt official, MT. J. Scrugham Quinn, the ticket seller, prompt ly struck g match. When the match famed up, Mir. Quinn exclaimed, seemingly in astonishment. why, good evening, MT. Harbison it's you, is it ? The story goes that MT. Harbison blushed a little when, by the aid of the light of the match, he saw the point of that joke.
 A lady saw an engine house with a steeple, and innocently asked a gentleman attendant, "What church is that? The gentleman, after reading the sign, "Deluge No. B." replied. ''I guess it must be the Third Baptist.
 Brussels soap is practically the purest and most eficacious soap made. Try it and be convinced.
The Press., 1889-12-19

pU1 1TERFIELD'S Wood Yard lD is unusually well stocked with wood which will be delivered either Sawed, split or im Four prices before buying elsewhere.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1889-12-19

E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of anG I edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy LaI Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats, ,etc.
The Press., 1889-12-19

FOR SALE-The Brady Property in West II Stafford, Conn.,, consisting of one Frame House, ih story, and garden. Rich meadow land adjoining, double tenement, and garden. One Frame Barn, stone cellar. One Frame Store House. Water Pow CT, stone dam, 16 feet fall with mill site and founda- ton, tail race, &c. Sold as whole separately. Price reasonable. Terms to suit
 J. W. CHANDLER, Stafford Springs Conn.
The Press., 1889-12-19
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ l.. ROSS, Photographer. Successor Oe to E. L. Burr. Club rates at reduced prices.
The Press., 1889-12-19

A GENCY of Holland County Mutu- A al Fire Hns. Co. at J. W. CHANDELIERS office at residence, Westford-av., Stafford Sprngs
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
women in business.

In this age of extreme activity and
wonderful development, lisa noteworthy
fact that many women have made their
own way in mercantile life, and sue
ceslfully compete with men in many
lines Of business. Women, whether
they labor in the household or in the
store, are all liable to suffer from func-
tional arrangements and the + OF
maternity. For all troubles known IN
der the category of ''female Weakness"
DR., pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
favorite tonic and rried specific. 1t re-
lieves tie greatest sufferers, and res
torres the patient to vigorous health and
strength. 1t is the only medicine for
women, sold by druggists, ~mdey posi-
tee ges4sontee, from the manufacturers,
that it viii give satisfaction in every
case, or money win be refunded: This
guarantee has been printed on the bot
tle-wrappcr and faithfully carried out
for many Years.
Or. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, bilious
Fheadach, and all, arrangements OF the
stonaclelger and bowels.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
The Railroad

The people Of Vermilion parish
have at last begun to talk railroad.
A ~mass.mccting has been called,
resolutions passed, and committees
appointed. We are truly glad to
see this evidence Of awaking on the
part Of our sleepers. The NERD
1oNAL has for q long time agitated
that question, aud almost made itself
hoarse trying to be heard on the
subject. New, gentlemen, since the
matter has been carried 20 tar, we
do hope you will continue and let
us soon hear the neigh Of the iron
horse at our depot. 4 road from
the Southwest Pass through Able
Vile and 70 a connection with the
Northwest would open up to this,
oae Of the most delightful countries
in the world, q market for all the
fruits. berries. and vegetables We
could raise, and Verinilion would
soou become the "star" parish OF
the State. Gentlemen, we are in
earnest. Please don't let all your
teuthusiasm evaporate in gush.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
Gbs Ginrts- 8en1anzt.
NEW ORLEANS.

rs the bes. Newspaper published Ia
the South.
Because:
Its able editorials from; the pens of
accomplished writers deal with the
great and live issues Of the day.
It's complete te%!egraohic service, es-
pecially its Southern service, has
reached a point of perfection never be-
fore attained BY %anyjournaI publishedin
this sections; and to day the TINES
DEMOCRAT stands abreast with the
leading papers of the United States.
Its commercial and market reports
are carefully prepared and can be relied
upon for accuracy and completeness.
The SUNDAY edition (I2 20 10 pages)
has IN addition to the news and other
r,ate.iA! containedint the daily, columns
of original and contributed reading
matter carefully selected, giving the
laeess events in the world mind OF
FaAhinn and Of Society.
A special feature is it's unsurpassed
tss~nsiaeions of the choicest literature
tn be .ADund in the foreign press
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

1t did rain last Sunday for o full
hour aud o half. You bet our farm.
e1s were rejoiced, aud although de-
tanned by other duties we could not
take a survey of the crops, we feel
that the corr did fairly pop,
for the rapidity it will have now to
do to get up and grow. AZ to cot
ton, why it will just smile and put
out its best ticks to transit" from
the doubtful to the positive state.
Fine dews in the mornings; all is
lovely and laying by the we'll cuitl'
waited fields is now the order Of tho
day. TIE lazy ones, who always
fnd it too dry, or too vet, have
always q cousin to see or somebody
else to visit when work is pressing,
are now in a quandary-they are
not in the advance" although they
all the time ask it. Stop that and
it will be the better for all, even
themselves.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
KeiAer and IecOMte Pears.

Any one who doubts the possible
ity Of obtaining here for home use,
At least, fine fruits Of the above
named species and kind would see
his uncertainty vanish by looking at
some trees four years cid, in the
garden of Mr.. Jean NJ. BeauxIs.
One tree, a Leconte. has over sev'
enty-fve pears fully developed. The
Kcifers younger trees) have not
quite so many, the drouth having
caused the blooms and young fruit
to SIZED. as to grapes, i; is chest
nut" to say that Mr.. Jean Boyance
leads the crowd. Go and look at
them and then conclude that if every
farmer in our Section was to plant
and cultivate at least a few trees,
and one or two choice grape vines,
small indeed would be the amount
Of money Louisiana would send
yearly to far away California for O
produce the State could make very
easily and at a nominal cost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
Address Registered Letter e
NEW ORLENS NATIONAL BAHh,
New ORLEANS, Ia

REMEMBER That the only genuine
Louisiarl State Lottery Tickets lsSa M"d
uuder the State Charter. are Iecoga,hbIlv III
by the highest Courts, are Ihv e4 w.
signed by Nj. A. DAUPHIN, Presldesst;: I'D. Nv
dorsed by Generals Beaurcgard and E any.
Supervisors Of the Drawings; ara ., gun.
anteed by National Banksof New ris Noae
as to the payment of its Prizes N0''
All so-calied .smpplements,n "orig g;sh
Little Louisiana" or other limitations WIZ
unlawful use of the Louisiana State I'M m.
terry Company's name, by persons nam us.
known, under assumed or ilc ~ onnbIic "
f false '1 pretenses ~ Offering no guarantee
"REMEMBER THAT ONE DOLk ola
is the Price of the smallest part o., or I'M.
ton of a ticket issued ~ any - a Ies
ANYTHING in our name offered az n1le.
price. is either a counterfeit or a s~ln'S,
january IL, 1889. -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

The MERID1oNAL is to take q new
life, and any one may as we'll believe
that it is expressed in dead earnest,
at least in so far as the present
writer can make it so. He shall
strive his mighty best that it should
crystalize. "To be or not to be
is the present question. Now, friends,
here we are, and further blowing is
needless Trust in rs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

Walking sticks are now being
made that are useful as we'll as oTna-
mental. From one o silk umbrella
can be drawn and screwed to the
cane; another has a receptacle for
nickels and cents, and is convenient
for those who ride On street and
other city cars and cross ferries;
another contains q measure for the
height Of horses and has a spirit
level attachment; and another has a
good little watch set in the crystal
handle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

Not to brag, but We lay it open
to all, our Vermilion roads are tho
straightest, best graded and drained
in our section. Lafayette parish had
reason to boast, but we took the hint
and can say: Here we are, meet
usp Our neighbor, Iberia parish
had better look ct Jeferson's lane
and get at it. This is the only bad
link In the chain.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

To us, a stranger here, it appeared
as a settled fact. judging from the
sample of last Sunday, that Vermil'
ion parish, as far as feminine good
looks, womanly beauty is concerned,
can give odds to neighbors and not
fear the result; at least we are will
ing to venture on it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
The Weekly fines Democrat

embraces the best features of the DAILY
and SUNDAY editions with an additional
department devoted to agriculture, as
best suited to the South.
The rates of subscription are:
DAILY and SuNDAY,p per annum..$12 90
SUNDAY only........'" 200
Sample copies, free.
All remittances should be made BY
registered letter OF Post Office money
order to
The lines DEMOCRAT PuBLIsH'G Co,
. New Orleans, La.
One copy of the T1MEs-DE"ocRAr
sent free for one year to IN one get
sns IN a club Of four subscribers
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

The display Of equines last Sunday
was large, no doubt: but really the
breed wasn't there. Size, flesh and
blood are sadly wanted. We could
do better and make a fine showing
if We only had q mind to try it for
a few years. 1t would pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

'Oue valsel contemporary, tue City
Item, entered spcn its thirteenth
year last Tuesday, and in honor Of
that event donned a handsome new
dress. Success to those who de.
serve success, and who is more
worthy than the Item?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

Bob Smedes, Jean Boyapcee. Jean
NJ. Beauxis, j. Abadic, Q. Rourque
and q host of others. which hurry
preveuts Us from specially mention
-. viii see.as shortly, and you may
1T 10 will make them hum"
Wo;tWe. Gust wait.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

The beautiful and prosperous litt'e
city of Biloxi, Miss, had a fire OF
the night Of the 18th, which destroyed
nronertv to the amount OF $15,0o0
with but a small insurance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

Three hundred and ffty-four thou
sand persons visited the Paris expo
s;tiop Monday. OF this number
$4,000 made ascent Of the Etiel
tower.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

The death of the Hon. E. J. Gay
creates 6 vacancy and necessitates
the selection of a congressman FROM
this the third congressional district.
It is natural for US to look around.
for the best mar to fill the place,
and without any hesitation we turn
at once to our most efficient superin.
tendent of education, Colonel Joseph
A. Breaux, of New Iberia. Coloue!
Breaux is too we'll known to make
it necessary to more than suggest
bis name.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

There is but one voice to praise
the efforts of our worthy curate,
Father A. NJ. Mehault, and also his
vicar, Father Grimaud. The pro.
cession and general outcome Of the
ceremony last Sunday was a grand
success for them in every way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
Cotton Seed for. Sale.

THE undersigned has for sale a large
quantity of Cotton Seed of last years
crop, and those who are i'll need OF SUCH
for planting purposes would do well TO
call at once and get their supply,
LUDOVIC SokOLOSKI.
April Is, 1SS9-3t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

A New York man, who appears
% y t6Rorebl7 sit~ated to see what
is going on, says Of Illuminating gas
that instead Of being in its last days
it is just born. When the companies
had matters all their own way their
attitude toward inventors was one
of hostility. Now electricity has
stirred them to try new materials
for producing gas and new burners
for increasing its Illuminating power.
Ia a few years its use Tor fuel may
be general.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTIONS
" OVER A MILLION UISTR.p,ne.
[S "a
Louisiana State Lottery @.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1ss
for Educational and Charitable purposes
and its franchise made u part Of the pre.
sent State Constitution, in 1879, by al
OVERWHELMING POPULAR VOTE.
ItsGRAND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
INGS take place Semi-Aanually, iJuna
and Dccember), and it's GRAND SINGLE
NUMBER DRAWINGS take place g
each of the other ten months in the yes,
and are all drawn in mblic, at ~
Academy of Music, New Orleans. La.
1--WE do hereby certify that we ann.
wise the arrangements for all the MonfSk
and Semi-Annual Drawings of tbs Louiss-
lana State Lottery Co, and in pervon
manage and control the Drawing them.
selves, and that the same are conducted
with honesty, fairness. and in good faith
toward all parties, and we authorize tho
Company to use this certificate, with fac.
smiles of NJ signatures attached, in IL
advertisements"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

sample one complete set Of family scales, together With our eata'
leguo Of Ws.ches. Books. Guns and numerous household articles
on which we offer great Inducements TO Agents and o.hers. The
Scales are accurately fitted and adjusted and efa ;7artsnted
in every respect, ard are only offered at this price I !! the present
20 encourage agents and others TO handle OF. s9oda. On o ten
dollar cash order from our rrapIaoth circular Wo Elli send one
ct Of scales free, or allow you the prce pals; for this Get.
l. I. EVANS d ca. 1879 aad lisa State Sx- CHICAGO, LII
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
ConStabIe'S Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilon, I'd Justices Court,
No. 103.
Hcnry J. Moss

VS.
Caesar Washington.
DY virtne of Il writ tieri faaias issued by
ID the Hon. End Justices Court i'll and
for the Parish of Vermilion, in the above
entitled and numbered suit and to me di-
rectcd, l will proceed to sell at public
sale to the last and highest bidder with
benefit of appraisement at the office OF the
Second Justices court, on
Saturday, May rs. 1850,
between the hours of IL O'clock a. NJ. and
to day, if necessary, all the rights. titles,
interest and demands of the defendant in
and the following described property,
seized to satisfy said writ, to-wit:
One creole horse, saddle, bride and
blanket.
Terms cash.
Given under my official signature this
the 18th day of May, 1889.
ANDREW Moss, Constable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

The supreme lodge of the knights
Of Honor at its late session amended
its constitution so as to admit OF
one.fourth rate members: that is, you
can take a life insurance policy for
$500, at a cost per annnm Of Is cts.
If you can't afford to pay more you
surely can, and ought to Do this
much to protect your family from
want ia case Of death.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08

A Philadelphia c%onnoisseur in
eating says that muskrat meat
tastes better than any slrlo.a.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-08
Drr,> Sea, wonders exist ID

nrTn Sea Wonders eXlss -, ~
DEEf thousands of forms, but ; al0
surpassed by the marvels q lnyen work
Those Who arc in need of profitable Nome Nome
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-01-22
INAUGURAL DAY.

We believe it is conceded on all hands
that the Inauguration of our new Gov
ernor which took place on Thursday last
was one of the most pleasant, brilliant,
and, in all respects, successful occasions of
the kind ever witnessed in the city of
Raleigh. The day did not. break bright
and beautiful as many had hopedit would,
but the clouds hung low and threatening,
and it was feared that an inclement day
would greatly interfere with the elaborate
program which had been prepared. This
fear was not realized, however, for, while
the earth and atmosphere were damp