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Daily Republican., 1890-05-13

L'OR SALE CHEAP.-A 4r5 CAM
4 era and outnt;sold for wAn. Of use. Ap-
ply 10 w. flith ST. dS-tt
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
NOW GUESS!
The Nearest Guess Takes First
Choice of Prizes.
How Many viii Pass in at the Gates
During the Fair From October
8 TO IL InclusiveP

The following premiums will be
awarded TO the seven persons guess
ing nearest the number of persons
passing IN at the gates during the
four days meeting of the GAINESVILLE
Park Association, October 8, 8, 10
and II. The award will be decided
after the close of the fair by the
board OF directors, according to the
number Of tickets taken in at the
gates during the four days. The
person guessing nearest the number
will have first choice of the pre-
miums offered, The next nearest, sec
ond choice, and 50 on.
EVERYBODY ENTITLED TO GUESS,
and guess as often as they please.
All guesses must be made in the fol-
lowing blank form, printed in the
LEAF-CHRoNICLE, and must be in
the boxes before / p. m. October II.
Make your guess in plain figures.
On blank line write your name and
p0stoflice and send the ticket to the
LEAF-CHRONICLE. 1t will be kept
in sealed box until called for by the
officers Of the Park Association to
decide the contest.
CUT THIS OUT AND GUESS:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
4 Trnlt of the rrince,s.

The Prince of Wales, usually exceeding
ly liberal, seems to have been caught in u
petty meanness He has refused to pay
the $500 due for his eldest sons tenancy Of
apartments in st. James palace His ex-
cuse for tins is that the young man was
absent in India and that his tenancy was
therefore broken temporarily! In other
words, the apartments must be reserved
for the prince at all times, but paid for only
when occupied The treasury department
will not prosecute the claim, but a good
deal Of indignation hes been expressed by
John Bull nj large since the story leaked
out-Cor. Chicago News
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
Lexington wants the Capital.

LEXINGToN, Ky, Get. 2.-There was
large and enthusiastic meeting of the
chamber Of commerce Tuesday night to
take steps toward working for the re-
moval Ct the state capital to this city,
A committee of twclty was app tatcd
TO take the matter in hand AT this
writing it is unknown what policy will
be pursued, but one thing is certain.
every honorable effort will be made to
have the capital brought hero.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Boston, Oct "A disIatc from
Cleveland credits Al. johnson. presi-
don't of the Players club in that city,
with saying: You can say authori-
tativey that have secured Mike Kelly
to manage and captain the Cleveland
team # 1891" 10 offset this Secretary
Hart, of the Boston Players League
club, shows II telegram from Kelly say
Jag: "Pay no attention to reports about
signing with other clubs. Shall play in
Boston and captain nine just rs long us
directors want me-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
A @IOn Nnn NNrnak.

UNION POINT, Ga, Oct. "a destruc-
tive freight wreck occurred Monday
night, fourteen miles west of this place.
The third car of train was derailed
while crossing switch and twelve
more were piled upon it. One of the
ears was loaded with powder, which
ignited, causing u terrific explosion and
setting fire to the wreck. Eighteen
cars were destroyed. The loss is
800 600
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
HattI. WIN Indiana.

CRY or MEXICO oct "a party of
fifty Yaqui Indians, we'll armed, at
tucked IL wagon train near CumuIica
and captured it, after killing one of the
teamsters. Twenty-Five men of tEt.
Eleventh regular cavalry went in pur-
suit of the Indians, whom they sue
ceeded in vertIking Monday. A fight
ensued, in which II corporal and one
othet Of the pursuegs we've killed. and
two of their number We're wounded.
The wagon train was recovered from
the Indians who fled towards the
United States boundary. Their loss is
unknown
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
CONGRESS.


Two Hundred and 1nirty-Fourth Day.
In the senate deficiency bill to provide
for compensation of members and dele
gates affected by the Silcutt deficiency
was passed. Mr. Carlisle continued the
debate on the tariff bill. Mess:s. Allison,
Gray and Aldrch followed. The confer
encc report was adoptcd-33 to 81, Sen
ators Plumb Paddock and Pcttigrew
voting in the negative. The transfer of
the signal service was agreed to. Also
the trial Of free delivery in small towns,
At7p. III. the senate adjourned.
In tae house an appropriation of $4,000
was passed 10 enable the postmaster gen
eral to test the free delivery system Ht
small towns. Several bills were passed
from the calendar, and at 3:45 p IN. the
house adjourned.
The famous Bordeaux lip7odromo was
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
AN OLD WELL CAVES IN
Disclosing an Iron Pot Half Filled With
Ancient Gold Coins.

Ancient Gold Coins.
DEDHAM, Mass, Oct 2-Tuesday Il
gang of workmen employed in digging
out the earth from an old well that had
caved in on the Theodore Ellis farm. at
West Dedham, found an iron pot which
was half filled with ancient gold coins,
including Spanish money dated 1859.
1893, 1856, 1891. 1889 4 1901; United
States coin of the is ne III 1888; English
pieces of l740, 17h1. 1.,S, and coin OF
Carlos VII, mr.. There Wee also other
coins of which the Imprint WAS in le-
Cipherable, but which seemed to be of
French and Portuguese issue.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

To Cure Sick Animals or Fatten Cattle
Requires only good attention and the
proper medical treatment of them.
Their bowels must be kept in natural
condition and an even and healthy APP
petite created in them. Uncle Sam S
COnditionPowlcr is the great Remedial
Agent ior'suCh use, and the best Cura-
tive for Diseases Common to Animals
over devised by man, For Poultry it is
no less valuable; it will make hens lay
if mixed with their food occasionally.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
Lockert & REYNOLDS, druggists.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Has permanently located in the city,
where ie will give exclusive attention
to the treatment OF diseases of the
Eve, Ear, Throat and Nose, ana To the
fitting of glasses. ONCE, corner Sec.
ond ahd Franklin streets, over First
National Bank, where he may he
found every day except Monday.
S,2S,d&w, I'm.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

LEXI*GToN, Ky, Oct. Elizabeth
Bailey, wife of well-to-do farmer,
near Sadicvile, this state, committed
suicide about 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, by hanging herself with clothes
line. She was 81 years old, and no cause
can be assigned for her deed.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Irish linen, Cranes liHen, white and
tinted linen, laid and wove linen, for
the typewriter and general business
corresuondence, at the LEAF-CURNI-
CHE Job Rooms. Fine papers, plain
and ruled, always in stock and as
cheap rs the same grades can be got
ten anywhere. Business men who
want good stationery will consult their
interest by examining our stock. We
carry the best brands in the above
goods and in superfine and flax
(papers) for correspondence and bills
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
AN AGED kING DYING.
Death OF the Dutch Sovereign Looked for
at ANY Moment.

LoNDo', Oct. 1.-The King of Hol-
land is believed to be beyond recovery.
He can take no food and nutriment is
administered artiicially His death is
looked for at any moment. He has
been ailing for some time. He is ~
years old, and has leigned since March
II, l940
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

ST. PAcL, Get, 2.-The closest con-
tost in the history of thcIWestern Asso-
citation ended Tuesday in Kansas City
taking the rennant, Minneapolis taking
second and milwaukee, third. Kansas
City won by the narrow MAJ gin of two
victories
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
Chief Arthur in ,ErIsco,

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9. - Chief
Arthur, Of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers has arrived here to set
tie, if possible, the difficulties between
the Southern Pacific company and its
eupinpprs
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

The best quality of linen papers for
the typewriter and general cores
pondcncc, aud taligraph supplies, can
hc had ut the LEAF.CHRoNICLE Office.
Onicc stationery specially. Il
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

When Bahy was sick, VIC gave her Castoria
when she was a Child, she cried Tor Castoria.
Whom sb, became Miss. she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CasiorE
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
Archbishop of milwaukee,.

NEWARK, N. j., oct 2.-Word was
received here yesterday that the Rev.
w. Nj. Wigger, Roman Catholic bishop
of this diocese, has lc6n appointed arch
bishop of the see of Milwaukee,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Huntsville, Ala, oct, John p.
Spence, WHO shot himself last Friday
morning with suicidal intent, died Mon
day night OF internal hemorrhage.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

For RENT-Thc Bowling store
room No. 81 franklin street, three
stories cellar and suh-cellar 25Nli0
feet. One of the finest business
houses in the city, we'll lighted, ven.
tilatcd and supplied with water
works, closet and all modern i'm
provemcnts. Apply To
JAS. NJ. or G. :. BOWLING.
50 DIV
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

BY her will the late Mrs Emily PfeifTer,
the well known English poctess, bcqueaths,
with the exception Of few lcgacics, the
whole Of her personal estate Of e63,OOO to
the charitable and educatioi-l establish
meutS for women
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

She-l could have married either Whip
per or Snapper If ia wanted to, and both
Of those men whom | refused have since
got rich, while You are still rs poor rs a
church mouse.
Ile--Of course. Tycbeen supportinsyo you
all these years, They haven't.-New York
Weekly.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
PREMIUMS.

Il Gauchat, jeweler, eight-doy cab.
met striking clock, $500.
j. G.. Joseph, cIothicr, pair fine
cashmere pants, $500
M. l.. Cross, shoe dealer, one pair
fine shoes, $500.
Askcw q Edwards, druggists, one
pound PaImer's finest extract for
handkerchief, $500.
j. j. Crusman, grocer, two dozen
fine California fruit, $3.50.
Kincannon, Son a. Co., hard and
qucenswarc dealers, one fine parlor
Rochester lamp, $500.
J. f. Couts, furniture dealer, one
Zine locking chair, $500.
w. w. Joslin, fine rolled leather
bride, worth $500.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
ADJOURNED.

End Of Ono OF tl,a Longest Sessions Of
Congress Ever Held.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Congress adj
journed Wednesday at p. m. after be-
ing in session 235 days, one of the
longest sessions on record. The tariff
bill was signed by Speaker Reed and
the president and vice prC sident.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Gucssers may save tho tickets and
send them in in batches-one, a
dozen or hundred. No one, how
ever, will be entitled to more than
one premium, and the judges will
decide all questions of conflict in case
nf a tin
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03

Conbn
Vests II u ANslute most
emnr and o rt.
e.
r.
d-TrpI on Consult LocalAg
res
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
How They Got Rich.

The famous Bordeaux lipaodromo was
burned Tuesday.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-03
ADAM FOREPAUGH, Jr 9 1a aa gS' Equine sss

fighting qudrle and
Eclipse" the horst and the word famed S0fO troupe M
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1890-02-08
A SAD CALAMITY.

On last Monday morning the dwell
ing of Secretary Tracy of the Presi-
dents cabinet in Washington City
caught fire, and was soon enveloped
in flames. Mrs. Tracy, having no 9th
er egress fell from a two story window
and was killed ; her daughter Miss
Tracy was suffocated and died, but
was rescued before being much burn
ed; Mrs. Widening and daughter,
being daughter and grand daughter
of the secretary were saved but
badly bruised and burned. The
secretary was rescued when he was
SO far suffocated as to be unable to HELM
himself. and Il waiting maid was burn
ed to death. This terrible sorrow
brought upon the secretary will re-
ceive the sympathies of the entire ma
ton.
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A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by a lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its seyerest tests, but
her vital organs We're undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
conld not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
tor Consumption and was so much re-
lieved on taking first dose that she
slept all night and with one bottle has
been cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz.' Thus write w. G..
Hainrich & Co., of Shelby, N. C. Get
a free trial bottle at Thibodanx Drug
Store.
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LoCKPoRT NEWS.
LoCKPoRr La, Feb. 9Th, 1890

LOCkPORT La. FeD. 9th.,lS9U.
Work has been resumed on our
church, and our good pastor has been
out this week to secure the lumber
necessary to complete the improve
ments now under way. When all is
flushed, we will have the h%andsomest
church Quilt of woody in all the State.
ala Grippe" has given us a call, as
we had many of our citizens down
with it. Among the sufferers now re-
covering we must mention captain
Bourg who had quite a severe attack.
Orr friend Delchamps, the photo
grapher, has just now succeeded in Il
nice engineering feat; He had his
boat, the floating art gallery, put as
in Il dry dock, in another fiat boat,
thus affording for himself and family
double security.
Our friend Frank Barker, after the
terrible blow we mentioned to you,
has had, as you know, the misfortune
of losing accidentally his only remain
ing child, a bright boy of nine, and
everybody here sympathizes with him
LAFoURCHE.
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Attention. is directed to several new
advertisements that appear in the SEN
rtSGL TO day.
".P. hteueii announces himself rs "a
Uradnate Veterinary Surgeon. whose
'aftice Is 1T Mr.. II. Tetrean's stable.
Inc doctor was formerly employed in
tMt U. ;, Army and will. no doubt
give satisfaction to his patrons.
Z. II. Smith, on Main street. in Hou-
ma, keeps a hotel with large airy
rooms. where all visitors 10 that little
sewn can DE properly entertained.
Mr. Z. l.. Powell, deputy [. :. Sur
seyor, who has been practising his
profession III Terrebonne AND Lafour-
Gle for several years has removed to
i~hioodanx. and proposes to do work
~ MS lIne al greatly reduced rates.
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Official List of Books for Use in Pub
lie Schools.

BY resolution of the State Board of
Education. the following list of books
were adopted for USE III all public
schools in this State. and it is obliga-
tory upon all children attending pub
lie schools under parish and State con-
troll to have them.
For primary schools:
McGnffey's Primer.
SpelleI,
1st Reader.
End Reader,
Bird Reader.
18th Reader.
9Th Reader,
9th Reader,
Mltchell's 1st Lessons IL Geography.
New Primary Geography,
Intermediate Estate Edition.)
Health Lessons,
How We Live,
Tracy Physiology.
Worcester's Primary Dictionary,
New School Dictionary,
Hansell's School History Of U. S.,
Higher History of Z. S.
Nicholson's Primary Arithmetic,
Intermediate.
Advanced Intermediate,
Chambers 20 Lessons in Book Keep
ing,
Hansell's Tracing Books.
Series of Penmanslip,
"Resolred, That it shall be obliga-
tory on all pupils who shall attend
the public schools of Louisiana, to
use therein none other than the books
adopted, at its session, Jane 1889 ses-
sion, by the State Board of Education
of the State of Louisiana.
"That it shall be the duty of the
parish Superintendents throughout the
State, and of the Superintendent of
the city schools of New Orleans, un-
der the direction of the State Super
intendent of Public Education, to en-
force the introduction and use of said
books. absolutely
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1890-02-08
A@B-aLAcK .oRAuGHT tea cures Constipation,

Miss Myra Recouler, of Avoyelles
parish. is enlivening the household of
her uncle, I'D. Kent, Esq, by her
charming presence. That popular
and pretty young lady will pass an in
definite period of time at "Highland,'
and we trust that her sojourn in our
midst will prove altogether pleasant
aud enjoyable.
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MeElres,s WINE OF cAnoul for female diseases

Mr.. Frank Barker of New Orleans
has lost his two children within last
month. Death is always sad, Tut
when it lays so heavy a hand on one
family it is peculiarly so. Mr.. Barker
lias the warmest sympathies of his
many friends in this, his native parish.
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4 Uutiful Son,

Is 4 pleasure to any parent. He
brings joy to the home of the old
people and in every way seeks to
make it cheerful and to make easy the
talterins, feeble steps of age. This
sou was a wise one
VIRGINIA. Tenn. Il GEORGIA X. r..
Office of Western Agt. Atlanta. Ca.
Gentlemen-My father, who is in
the eighty-second year of his age. has
been materially strengthened and re-
lievetl from suffering by the use of one
bottle of DR.. WeSttaoreland's Calisaya
Tonic. Please forward to his address
(Johnathan Welsh. High Point, \. CD
six bottle of the same. and send bill
for the amount to me.
Very respectfully
NJ. NJ. WELSH. West Agent.
DR.. Westmoreland's great Tonic
aud blood %renavator can DO bought
from the Illibodeaux Pharmacy at 80
cents and $1.W a bottle.
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Messrs Coulon and Walsh have
formed q carpartner-ship here as
agents OF several Fire Insurance Com
panies and propose to lower the rates
that property owners have been pay
ing for insurance, and also to do
away with the country clause that has
heretofore prevailed.
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aeas-WiNE OF cARpUl. a T.nic for Women.

A citizen of bayou Terrebonne came
iato town the other day aud imbibed
some bad whiskey and began to use
Indecent language, and cursed one of
the citizens on Main street, all of
which he imagined was very nice.
After sleeping all night in the Gala
'noose, and donating five dollars to
The treasury of the corporation. it
didn't look so nice, after ali.
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The Thibodaux Bridge Company
has been driving some new pies pc
low the structure 50 as to protect the
approach by steamboats,.
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McElsee's Wine OF cardui

and THE0FORO's BLACK-DR4uGHT are
Ioe sale by the following merchants in
a'stour"he parish. Thibodaux
JOS. T. Thibodeaux g. Son.
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The drainage commissioners OF
district No. 2 have cleaned a ten foot
ditch through the old canal, to the
bayou, which will give Il thorough
drainage to the town and district.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1890-02-08

For the restoration of faded and
gray hair to its original color and
freshness, Ayers Hair Vigor remains
anrivaled. This is the most popular
and valuable toilet preparation i'll the
world; all who use it are perfectly
satisfied that it il the best.
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The people of Franklin, La. after

The people of Franklin, La. after
collecting a drainage tax, have re-
turned tito the payers. They prefer
to wade in mud and water and raise
ducks in the streets, to draining their
town. The citizens of that thriving
town should come oyer to Thibodaux
some rainy day aud see what good
drainage can do. 1t does not u
any grumblins by the tax payers who
pay the drainage tax.
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ae4RgEs WINE OF cAnpy. for Weak Nerves

Reports from planters indicate that
the frost of January II. did no materi-
al injury to the growing sugar n
The cane is coming out nicely, and
10 now more regular In size than 1t
was before the frost.
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APleasant Evening

The Ladies' Guild of st. Johns
Church gave Il social entertainment
on last Tuesday night at the residence
of Mr., Elfer on Jackson street which
proved to a very pleasant and agreea-
Bile evening to those who participated
i'm the festivities.
The rooms were handsomely decor
ated with e%vergreens, MOSES and
flowers. i'm which woman's skill was
plainly exhibited.
Tea, oyster and chicken gumbo,
cakes and lemonade and ice cream
were to be had for the satisfaction of
the hungry and thirsty whilst a pair
of %violins supplied music for those who
desired to dance. The large yard, IN
the bright moonlight furnished an ex-
cellent promenade for lovers and
sweetlearrs.
The Guild has been working fol
some time to earn money to rebuild
the fence around the cemetery which
is much needed.
The receipts of the evening were
very satisfactory whilst the social
pleasures were all that could have
been anticipated.
The Guild nas done well IN this
first effort, and its friends hope that
ere long. another reunion may be
prepared for their enjoyment.
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The Rivers.

The water in Bayou Laf.urcle in
ThibodauX since last
Friday. Jan. 3I.....-.1T feet II inches
Saturday Feb. Ills
Sunday, Feb. p. Is 4
Monday, Feb. 3.....lS
Tuesday. Fob. 4..-...lS
Wednesday. Feb. 5...ls 10
Thursday, Feb. Gle
Friday, Feb. 7.......l9 l
The rise during the week has there
fore been one foot = inches.
The water has never gone above
20 feet 6 inches without the levees
giving away at some point.
Within a week the river has fallen
at Cairo, six feet q inches ut Mem
pills. 2 feet inch; ut Helena s inches
and las risen at N~icksbnrs : feet.
The washita River has fallen 3 inches,
and Red River has remained on Il
stand. The above figures show that Il
fall is following the high wave, and
bv to day it has probably arrived at
| yicksburg. Owing TO the back water
hat flows ont of the Yazoo valley.
the river will probably remain sta
tionary at Vicsshurg for 4 orr days
There may be a few inches rise here
before the fall will reach the Bayou.