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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
Denth of Mr.. Freeman in California.
Especial telegram 70 tho Dispstchl

DASvILLE, VA, November News
reaches this city OF the death in Califor-
MIA OF Hon. ]. ". Freeman, man who
made an enviable reputation az a lawyer
and statesman in that State. He was a
native of Culpeper county and younger
brother of DR.. j. Ii. Freeman, OF Lex
ington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION.
The Woman's Missionary Society In Con-
ference In FarnyilIe.

ference In FarTnyille.
Especial telegram 70 no Dispatchl
FARMvuLR. VA, November 1.-The
Womsn's Missionary Society of the Vir-
gina Conference met in their twelfth an
nual session IN the Methodist church to-
night The preliminary meeting had a
brief programme OF devotional exercises
by Rev. .. Littleton, an appropriate I'D
dress OF welcome 10y Mrs. ID. T.. Elan,
OF fermyille. and q timely response by
Mrs DR.. kabler.
A soul.stirring address was made by
the president Of the societies OF the
South. Mrs. Juliana Haynes, who dwcli
on the great work accomplished by the
southern societies during the past twelve
years.
About seventy-fve delegates were
present, and the conference for the next
several days promises TO be entertaining.
Rev. Ira a. duncan delivers the annual
sermon tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

cedented in this market, reaching the
enormous figures Of 4. 100, $50 pounds
Sales for October during the past
several years were as follows: 1889,
1854, 792 pounds; 1888, l,123. 843
pounds 1887. 1884, $40 pounds; 1885.
952, LOG pounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
Death of Mr.. SeIdnn.
Especial telegram 10 the DispatG

Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
GLOUCESTER, @. H., November L.
Mr.. Il. G. Seldom, a prominent and
wealthy gentleman Of this county, died
suddenly this morning at his residence,
Sherwood. on Ware river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
THEY WILL ALL VOTE FOR LAWSON
white Republican Farmers of Nansemond
Announce They win support Him.
Especial teisgyan 10 the Dispatcnl

Especial telegram 10 the Disps,ch.l
SUFFOLK, Va, November LA
fousine Fsrmors'-Alliance meeting was
held ct Cypress Chapel, Nansemond
county. A free dinner was served and
speeches were made by Major Mann
Page, president OF the State Alliance. j.
o. Thomas. president Of the National
Peanut Union, and DR.. John w. Law
son. candidate for Congress from this
district Several prominent white Re-
publicans Of that section publicly an
nounced that they would support FaQer
Lawson and nearly every white Re
publican farmer in tho county will vote
for him. The meeting was very en-
tLusiassic. and much good was accom-
plished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, A TENANT FOR
w NICELY-PURNfsHR ROOM IN private
family, WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD. COS
north 1enth street. no git
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED. A SERVANT TO Do
w COOKING AND GENERAL HOUSE
WORK. Apply at 426 south Laurel. no 2-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
I OINl JOIN

Join the PROGRESSIVE ENDOWMENT GUILD
or AhEhiCA. No better place to put your
end OF ten years; no better provision for your
family In case Of your death before expiration
OF me .en yearA Give your name 70 one OF the
many members Of the GUILD. or address tho
supreme Secretary. northwest corner Ninth and
80, s.n,ss ~, Richmond. Va rsmP T rsins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

w TED, OFFICE BOY. AID
w DRESS I'm own handwriting. giving age,
reference. and stating pay expected. f. r. D.,
Post-Onlce Box 3l7. city. no cit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, GENTLEMEN BOARD
wv ERs for desirable ma well-furnishcd
rooms, with nre and lights at s. per week.
Apply at No. 2 west Broad no 2-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, LADIES AND GENTLE
w MEN to send their FADkD OR s0ILED
CLOTHING 10 be CLEANED OK DYED. We dye
or clean tho most delicate shade or fabric oid
clothes made new, We repair aad remodel
mems clothing, A specially In mourning goods.
We pay expressage both ways Write Tor par
uculars and price list Keep your money Ia the
south Ladies' dresses dyed without ripping.
hosM Ems STEAM DYE WORKS AND CLhAN-
ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nashville, Tenn.
Mention this paper. 90 22-W, su&Tuin
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WANTS.

WANTED, FRANK CHAPMAN TO
w send his address 70 his friend W. A. DEA-
TON. Drow's Theological Seminary, Madison, n.
no 2-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

Big Tobacco Sales IN DanviIie.
Especial telegram TO tho Dispstc,LJ
DAsviLLx, Va, November The
hattobsoco ssles IN october are unrss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

VKIANTED, WASHING TO DO.
w Address ANNIE WILLIAMS tcolored),
care Of Dispdtch Office. no git
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, PARTIES ON CHURCH
w Elm who will board delegates 70 the Gene
raj Association TO SEND THEIR ADDRESS and
NUMBER THEY CAN ENTERTAIN and PRICE
PER DAY to Ii. NJ. sTARKE, 800 Main street.
no git
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED. TENANT FOR ATHIRD
w FLOOR-two connecting rooms and ball
room. Bath, gas and water. Apply on the
Dramises, ll2 east Main street no 2-eOd0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED. A YOUTH TO LEARN
w THE DRUG BUSINESS. One with some
experience preferred. Address W., IA north
$500 80 .,rao, no2-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, A SMALL COUNTRY
w STORE, with q few ACRES OF LAND.
not more than forty miles from Richmond, ard
near a depOt-Richmond aud Allegheny rail-
road preferred. Must be near school and church,
Iand Of good quality, and good supply OF pure
water Address COUNTRY STORE, care OF
D,sn5fch 10 2&92t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, TO RENT QUIZ WITH
w hoard or without, DELIGHTFUL sR-
COND-FLOOR ROOM, NEWLY REPAIRED.
bathroom on same floor separate etore-rooIn,
coal-house, sc. Terms very moderate. No: .O5
east lain street no %-N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
no II r E N 7.

NOR RENT.-THREE-ST0RYA
IL BRICK DWELLING, 10. OF east Main kA
between sixth and Seventh streets; tweivs
rooms, hot aud cald water. rage, &c. Well
adapted aud located for boarding house.
SUTTON CO.,
no o-aukWqt lQll hala street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

XxTANTED, TWO LIVE AGENTS
w 10 canvas for Encyclopedia Britannica.
Big money 10 the right parties. Apply 10 Ii. NJ
sTARKE & Co, q09 cast Main street. between
and 10 A, 81. Monday. no 2-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WTANTED, ALL TO KNOW THAT
w THH ORDER or THE ANNUAL Friend
Is RAPIDLY INCREASING and hs: mere man
doubled Its membership since Angus. - 70 IN, ose
OF the beet OF investments 10 30 nau ~ ~ 49,.
ladies and gentlemen. paying sioOih M ~ ,n
ana $40 per week In case OF sickness ., 'ass.s,
vi,ed 70 attend meeting Of stonewsli Iodss a. :
klisu's Hall on MONDAY, November o. ,',,,, H.
4. We viii take pleasure In gising ~ yv vs,Rn'
formation. C. A CRAWronD,
no S-its SecioteIy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02
- IAnY QTENOGRA-

WANTED, BROWNSTONE-CUT-
wv TRRs 70 90 10 Statesville, n. C., on Gov
erument building. Apply at once at NO lCOS
eaat Cary Etrsot. no ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

NKJANTED.-A BRIGHT, ACTIVE
w BOY who "a quick az figures and knows
something about bookkeeping. desires Posi-.
TION in an Office where he can work himselt
up. Good recommendations from former en-
r,tSI no 2-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED, ACOOK. APPLY WITH
w references to n. w. BOWIE, 9l7 west
Franklin street. no 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

DOR RENT. a
No. p22 west Grace street; $3.50 per snnum.
No. 0 north Third street: $40 per snnum.
No. 100 west Msia street 500 per Annum.
No 6N north Eighth street 800 per snaum
No. <Gs north Twelfth street; 500 Per annun
No go west Grace street: $3.50 per annuul
No 500 north s5th street; s2i6psr ananm.
No COZ east Leigh street; tt2S per annum.
No. los north Beech street $40 per snnunA
No 800 south Cherry street fro per annun-
No. 2ia west Main street; t560 per annum.
No POI Reservoir street s2s0 par annum.
No. e07 Reservoir street: 500 per annum.
No. 21i5 wee, Marshall street; SIZE per annGE.
'Phoue o3l JAMES II. kLAM.
no2-it ili3 east Main street
EOR RENT, FARM OF 176R
IL ACRES four miles below Rich nond. -
| Price $50. Good security required for the rent
| Apply 20 HENRY L. STAPLES A CO.,
no 2-lt ITO east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-02

WANTED AT ONCE, AN EXPERT
w ENCRD HAND ON DRESSES. Apply II
utss pJ aCFis ia east Main street. no 2-lt'
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-30

The O. I. co. has failed and the Seattle 4
Northern Railroad win not - oxtended beyond
6edros making oBDRO the actual 1ER1GI-
NUS of 0RBAT RAILWAY0-tho North
ern PaCihc from Chicago. Portland and e.
attic to Sedro. the Great Northern from Fair
nom Anacortss to SedRo AL these railways arc
now In ACTUAL OPGRATION. Sedro 10
trandly situated on the skagit, the largest and
most freely navieable river enjoying into Pu-
get Sound, and b surrounded BY vast mineral,
timber and agricultural wealth. The trans
portation facilities are upequalled and sedro
presents the hest point for the location OF
HANU1ACTUREe TO be found Iron, COX
ing coal and lime found within . short dis
tanca Hotels, mills. stores banks, aud ware
houses are recent imp ovementz Business lots
4Ox120 from $500 TO $500. Read ence lots
from o75 to $500: easy tsrma
ANAOORTE6 - growing rapidly and has
now rail and steamship communication with
every part OF the country. The Northern Pa
chic rams through trains from Portland and
Seattle via Sedro. We Offer BLOCKS of TEN
LOTS EACH for $500, ONB-1HIRD
CASH. THIS u rich garden land within IL
miles Of the business center Of the city and
gives everyone the opportunity to buy IN acre
on easy reFms, and have breathing space and
nice yard ABSTRACT Of TITLE far
nished purchaser.
WHIST e1AxTLE.
One cannot make any mistake in buying West
Seattle business property. We have the choicest
lots-nsxt - the postofice, near the cable road
ana With double frontage. for 200 each, one
third cash.
Bnsiness and residsncs properties to b had
from Us on easy terms
DATTLB-A GREAT BARGAIN
A tract ef land on Madison street. near Broad
way. running 266 feet on Madison street, highly
improved, offered By ~ for $500 ThiEis Z
great opportunity for some one
We have property in al parts Of the ciry,
eusiness and residence, improved and unim :
proved, for saie. Also houses ON easy terms
We do general real estate, ioaning and insur-
ance business, oct - agents for Individuals aud
corporations and make investments for nom
residents Correspondence solicited and infor-
nation furnished
WASHINGTON TERRITORY IUYRSIu'T CO
Qncorporated)
once In compeny's building Corner Second
ana Cherry streets. Seattle. wash.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-30
The Road to Wealth

Can not be successfully travelled without
good health. To reach wealth or any
coveted position in life requires the full
possession and operation of all the facul.
ties kind nature has endowed US with
These conditions cannot exist unless the
physical being Is In perfect working order.
and this Is impossible when the liver and
spleen are torpid, thus obstructing the Sc
cretions, causing indigestion and dyspep-
sa, with ali Of their accompanying horrors
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-30

@ SAND
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs i taken; it is pleasant
and reffeahing to tho taste and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the system
efactually, dispels colds, headaches
and feyers and cures habitual consti-
PATTON Syrup Of Figs Is the only
remedy Of its kind ever produced,
pleasing to the taste and acceptable to
the stomach, prompt in its action and
truly beneficial in its effects, its many
excellent qualities commend it to I'll.
Il is for sale IN 800 and 81 bottles BY
ell leading Druggists.
mANurAcruRsp ONLY ~ TMG
CALIFORNIA re syrup 60.
SAW ERAAcasc0, GAL
0UfSEIlk. kK. NEW Y0Rk. n. .
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perance story. with six tableaux. During
the entertainment delicious supper was
served by the ladies.
SONS or 81. oRoRGH
At meeting on last Tuesday evening
the Sons Of st. George elected the following
officers: President. Ernest Wynne; vice
president, B. e. Carter; treasurer, Mr..
Woodhcuse; secretary, D. Halstsad;
assistant secretary. Mr.. Middleton; mes
senger. Thomas Wooton. -Four candidates
were initiated ct the meeting.
The Sons Of St George are making
arrangements for musicale concert, which
viii probably b given on December Is.
INDEPENDENr ORDER FoREsrERs.
Court Sesttls, No. 626s held an interest
ing meeting last Wednesday night in Red
Mems hail. ct which three applicants were
elected 70 membership. At the next meet
Ing . fine musical and literary programme
viii be carried out
On next Tuesday evening Seattle Tribe
win give banquet at their hall, ct Front
and Marion strset& Music and dancing
will also b features Of the evenings enter
tainment.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-30

Elisabeth Fisher. probably the Oldest
octress in America. although she had not
appeared on the stage for twenty years,
disd In New York last week. aged 90. She
vas an aunt of Joseph Jefferson. and was
The first Pauline in this country. support
INK Forrest when he produced The Lady
q Lyons."
Mrs. LAngtry's production Of ''Cleopa-
fsa" In London il . success. the stage pa.
esantry sclipsing in luxury that Of Bern
hardts show In Paris. Mrs Langsry's act.
ing surprised the critics. and her company
Including Charles Coghlan ~ Antony. gave
excellent support
Margaret Mather il making Imogen in
sCymbslins," her leading role this season,
and b succensfni in It. She plays juliet.
however. during each engagement. and
Pauline at matlness.
Qno q The striking scenes In Charles
kLeyeb play, "A Midnight Bell. " 10 rep
atn1ton - the little oid-fAshioned
-
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Dr. Hen|sys English Dande|lon
TONIC

ExsSts specific influence over the liver.
sxeitss Il TO healthy action. resolves it,
chronic engorgements promotes the -
patton, sharpens the appetite, tones up the
entire system. and makes lie worth
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
= -
Reel peM.

Cream Cake, Make batter bv
eap,cako recipe oR eroton sprppre
Bake IL layers. Take rich cream
sweeten 70 taste favor with vanilla
whip 10 q skif froth. and spread
between the cakes. This is YER,
dolicate and nice.
Snow Pudding. ug.-Two.thirds bor
Of galetine dissolved in cup of cold
water. One pint Of boiling water.
Jllce Of one lemon, one.half cup Of
sherry wine, ono and onehalf CUPS
OF sugar, two or three cloves put IN
the geletine while hot, When tend
beat in the whites OF four eggs, after
having beaten themssto stiff frotb.
Sauce. YoIk Of the eggs. one
pink Of milk, two tablespoonful Of
sugar, flavor with vanilla.
Plain Waters. = Make buttermilk
biscuit dough, only have it d little
sitter than you would for biscuit:
7 roll it out, and cut butter into small
bits; sprinkle over the dough, roll Il
up and work thoroughly.
Roll thin and cut The size 10 mit
the irons; bake a light brown. They
afs crisd and delicious, and make "a
appetizihg addition to the tea table.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
News FROM Every W Eaez.e.
A move is on foot 10 establish {
Methndist chnrnh af Calhonn.

A move is on foot 10 establish
Methodist church d Calhoun.
So
The water has all disappeared
from Morgan City, and tie onl1
thing that remains is about twt
inches o..mnd.
The Acadia Sentinel i complain
ing Of sickness IN that town, caused
by the vast rice fields around It
What's the matter with tie cilg
aounoil2 Cant they put q stop to
shls2
j. A. Caason, has sold his paper,
the 1Iorchouses Clarion, to Mr. 3.
B. Todd, Jra editor and proprietor.
aile arc sorry 10 lose Bro. Gas
$50 from the joarnasistie field. We
freet Mr.. TODD with pleasure.
:o:--
The Rayne Sentinel is agitating
.he question Of Lawn Tennis for that
city. Capital idea. And how
Foold it do 70 hustle around and get
~ one in Abbeqille? /? The game is
heallhy. pleasant and amusing
for Cola sexes, and cost yery liAle.
a5s the Morgan Cir Review
@ofding u The iate grand jury
eoA crime is not on the decrease
lis pariah, ana i lafge proper
g. il is caused by results il
ire Dies II plantation stores
vi only stop selling whisky, dice
p.u!ug viii stop and crime Will de.
crease. Try ibis for a while.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28

because its robberies Of the poor,
the improvident and depraved are
general instead Of being local. 1t
will be to the lasting disgrace OF
Louisiana il after having been de-
MED q domioile id every State and
Territory, that commonwealth alone
should offer it a refuge from which
TO continue its depredations upon
the dupes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
An Enormous Tree to be For-
SvarS1ed frozn California 10
aEnc Worlds Fair.

A recent special from San Fran.
cisco, CAL, says that preparations
are being made to take out q sec.
ton Of the big redwood tree for tile
purpose of exhibiting as the Worlds
Fair in 1892. This will be the
largest section Of any big tree ever
taken from California.
The tree measures ninety nine
feet 10 circumference and tiiirty.tl three
feet in diomeler: The section to h.A
taken will be nine feet in hei ,,ht
and sixty feet In circumference
This big tree will be- tab sn from
the mammoth forest u. To1are ooun.
y, located ffty.tyo miles cast Of
Tnlare City. at oil attitude Of Gas
feet above the 'evoI Of the sea.
The work nf telling the tree has
already beguD. It viii take the
men as lest two months to CON.
plete al. the work to Be done.
three fat cars will be necessary for
the transportation. as tie total
weight will not be leas than $1,000
pounds.
Several suggestions have been
made TO The board Of trade for sell
ing the entire tree at tie fair. but
no plan 70 that end has jet been
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
NO: 81

earth And tho conclusion of tbe
!, learned ,li 'tatistician is irresistible
mat the end of Tho world WiIr
certainly arrive, for The inhabitants
VII have become 50 small thai tbev
viii hnally disappear efiaish -
dlsappearing0 as the french idioSs
globe. sss'aa
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SIS Others See EIa.
Springfield Mass Daily News.

9pt1t1Sn0td -tAfOsol Atel4@ 4SS8o.a
The fact that the Louisiana lot
terry is able to ofer an annual bribe
iof Sl.0O0,o00 for the privilege Of
continued existence, shows to what
extent it is accustomed to. plunder
the people. We're its operations
confined TO Louisiana alone, there
can be no doubt what would be the
verdict of the Legislature Of Pat
State on the application fer lie
renewal of lis charter, Bat lie fact
this great octopus IS permitted 10
reach out its tenacles for victims
throughout the whole country IS
what reconciles the Louisiana Siafe
government 10 its existence. Ia
other words, it Is permitted TO exist
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
4 Case That asuzElea 4 j T5oosor.

Grace Gridly, Tie 10 year b |
daughter of a prominent busines +,
man of Amhoy, ill.,, has been slee,,.
Ing sonndly for nearly two months
She went 70 bed ia usual. eoo,l
health the night og March l5th. ap,l
coQld not be reused from sleep th,
next morning AftersIeeping aboDt
week she reused somewhat and
getting ont Of bed, walked over II
rocking chair, where she immc
dIately went to sleep, and has noe
awakened since. IIar checks are
rosy and breathing regular, and
ler sleep seemingly as normal as an
infant. ali attempts To rouse her
are fruitless. She is fed regularly
with liquids. Her case puzzles all
the doctors.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
Rough ON .Honnen.

We clip the following from the
New York Illustrated News:
The subioiaed il an extract from.
Sermon recently delivered bv thas
6aboonistic religious fakir. sam
Jones: ''A'
! understand you are Ill runniDg
soeleIy .e3 mere pretty lively. Society!
4 par of seventy five cent slippers m,
9 sl.25 wasp bonnet Ier vol m I'M iata 81
There IS no manhood, no womanboad
IN It. The fruits of society, so eaIIe.l
are the dude and dudine. II Won dom
Ilke what I'm saving, Just get M yo,,.
hind legs and slide out - 80
And this is the sort Of drivel anil
Stop that arc TO convert the unhn.
iiever. The fellow ought 10 be sni..
Joc.ed to one of Sulliyan's thnn.,s
and then put under beer pnmo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28

i The Calhoun Experimental Far
FINER says that arrangements art
being made by the property holders
fof that town TO give away resident
lots to everyone who will agree tc
erect a building within 70 months
Iafter the deed has been signed.
This is move in The right direc-
tion, and will Insure Calhoun q sub
stantial aud steady boom.
Read Ibis ladies; ii is Of interest
to yon, and is taken from the Nor
gan City Review "Byrnes Young
has been experimenting in the graft.
ling of roses, and the result is a large
bush filed with blooms at all sea.
sons; four kinds on one hush white,
yellow, dtuk red and pink. As the
the lime for one kind passes another
takes its place, and sometimes sey
cral kinds At once.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
The End Of the World CaIcus
lated.

AAO ASAAW OA GAAG W 0FA0 NMAGEHu
lated.
Philadelphia Times.
A French stalistician who has
been studying the military and other
records with a view Of determining
the height ofm at different pe.
riods, has reached some wonderful
results.
The recorded facts extend over
nearly three centuries. Ii ID fonnd
that in 1910 the average height Of
man il Europe was It's meters 81.
say 5 feet 8 inches. IN 1890 it was
S feet 9 inches. III 1890 III was s
feet inches an9 fraction. at
the present tine it is S feet 3 inches
and threesquarters. 1t is easy TO
dedace f.om these figures at q rale
OF rep'alar and gradual decline III
h1U.an stature, and then to apply
tEia, working backward and for
ward, to the past aud to The future.
By this calculation il is deteruin
ed that the stature oil the first men
attained the surprising average OF
l6 feet 8 inches. Truly there were
giants on the earth Id those days ol
Og, and Goliath was quite degen.
crate offspring Of lie giants Com.
ing down to later times We find that
AZ the beginning Of our era the
average height OF man was 9 leot.
and ID the time Of ChafIcmague ii
vas 8 feet 8 inches, fact quite
sufficient to account for the heroic
deeds Of the PaIadins.
Bat the most astonishing result oil |
this scientific study comes from tue
of the same inexorable
law Of diiniaution 10 the future.
The calculation shows hat BY lie
rear 1000 i. y. ille stature Of The
average man will 10 reduced to
fifteen inches. 1t that epoch there
sill be Only LlIilpmians on Tic
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-06-28
The Editor.
Transport Breakfast Table.

Nllliansport Breakfast Table.
An editor il d man. He can bear
more ridieule than any otller man
alive Or dead, and they Deyen die II
q lanatic asylum. They often die
iIl poverty as we'll as in jail. There
are many kind. OF editors--ricb poor.
handsome, hoinely, good, bad.
sirewd. ignorant, civilized, semi.
civilized, barbarie, lying snake. civ
managing, telegraph, financial, and,
many other kinds. Then there u
the lighting editor. Many Vood
citizens 80 % him % get their hair
cpmoed. They generally get Il aud
then sae Tho edttor for libel aud nav
lhe costs.