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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-25
To the People of the GAINESVILLE Tobacco District:

We wish it understood that the
LEAF CHRONICLE has heart for
the girls, who have always manifested
warm friendship for the paper, and
therefore all our handsome rewards
to agents are for the young ladies.
We wish to interest the young ladies to
solicit subscribers, and offer to them
the following attractive rewards:
To the young lady who sends in
the largest list of subscribers between
now and Nov. 3, 1892, PAID UP FOR
ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE, we will
present her as a reward for her efforts
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

A committee haa been appointed
to memorabilia the Legislature to
grant Mrs. Jefferson Davis a pension
during her life time. Some Of the
Southern States have already PEN
stoned Mrs. Davis, and Louisiana is
too loyal to the memory Of the man
who represented the principle for
which her sous died to be parsimoni,
Gus. We feel snre the memorial will
receive favorable action.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Crevasses are now the order OF
the day along the Mississippi river
Two very large creyasses have oc-
Cured in Chicot county, Arkansas;
they are the Brooks Mills and Pam
tber Forest crevasses and will in.
fict immense damage upon the two
States of Arkansas and Louisiana.
The water from the former crevasse
flowed southwark towards Grand
lake and east Of the Mason hills,
which ridge diverted the greater
portion of the food from the fertile
valley of the Tensas. But the latter
crevasse will let the flood behind or
west of the Mason ridge, over the
entire county of Chicot, Arkansas,
with the exception of the Sunnyside
Land Company's property, which is
projected BY a private levee. The
Davis, Red Rose and Rotan planta.
tons, each valuable tracts, will be
inundated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21
STATE TAX SALES
Of ~HIanEnOvabIe Proper
Of HIaAEROvable Property
The State of Louisiana as. Delinquent Td1
Debtors.
Parish Of Vermslion rs. Delinquent Tar
Debtors.

BY virtue of the authority vested in
me by the constitution and laws of the
State of Louisiana, I will sell at the
principal front door of the court house
of said parish, within the legal hours
for judicial sales, beginning at II o'clock
a.. m, on SATURDAY, JUNE IL,
1892, and continuing on each succeed
ing day, until said sales are completed,
all immovable property on which taxes
are now due to the State OF Louisiana
and Parish of Vermilion, to enforce the
collection of taxes assessed in the year
1891 together with interest thereon
from the thirty-frst day Of December,
1891, at the rate Of two per cent. per
month until paid, and al costs.
The names Of said delinquent tax
payers, the amount of taxes due by
each on the assessment of said year,
and the immovable property assessed
to each, to be offered for sale as follows,
to wit
First Ward.
B~roussard, Nicholas 20 acres bd N by
Mrs A. c. Broussard, S by NJ Dore,
w by N. A. Broussard and improve
ments $32 6S.
Comeaux, Augustin c.. .ir. a acres, BID
y by A. c. Comeaux ST., E by Frank
Dixon, ) by A. ComeauX, w by ba-
you Tigre and Improvements, 81 %.
Leblanc, Eloi jr. 100 acres, BID N by
Mrs. i Mouton, S by G Comeaux, E
by Leblanc, ST. w by Ant Brous-
sard, and imp, S14 20.
Menard Adolphe 25 acres, bd n by G
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21
The Australian System.

The pass 10 which politics have
its corruption and trickery, its
ward bossism" and machinery, have
been the theme of reformers through
out the nation of late years, and in
many States attempts have been
made to purify the ballot and enable
a voter to express an opinion of his
own. Our own State is awakening
to a necessity for more stringent
legislation on the subject, and bills
will be introduced in the present
session of the Legislature to improve
our election laws. There has been
some talk of the Australian system,
and its success whenever adopted
warrants a trial in Louisiana. The
one drawback to it in the United
States is the increased length OF
time necessary 10 cast the ballot,
but this may be obviated by having
more polling places. So far it is
the only method by which absolute
secrecy is assured, and the regula'
tons entered into by the opposing
Democratic factions during the last
primary election, is an admission
that skilled politicians realize that
secrecy is essential to q fair ballot.
IL The Australian system be not
adopted as it is. let US purge it of its
Objectionable features, or modify ii
to suit the necessities of our form
Of government, but let us have some
thing which will guarantee the citi-
zen immunity from ward toughs and
questionable methods of the bosses.
Our present method is too public
and needs reforming.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Public baths were opened in New
Orleans last Monday, and the inno,
walton will doubtless be successful.
The Crescent City should have had
something Of the kind long ago, aud
we hope that a liberal patronage will
increase the number of baths and
bathers. II the city itself were given
a good wash it might improve it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Our representative Hon. Ambrose
Mouton is at his post in the legisla.
tare at Baton Rouge, aud has given
notice of his intention to introduce
several bills, one defining the duties
of assessors. Also, defining the quail.
ifcations of justices OF the peace and
constahles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

4 bill has been introduced in the
Legislature to prohibit the sale Of
lottery tickets after 1898 and pro-
vides heavy penalties therefor. Now
we will see what the boosted Estate
institution" will DO about the matter,
since it claims its charter extends
until 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Governor Foster and the entire
ticket were declared elected by the
Legislature, without a dissenting
voice. The wall of Leonard ct ais,
was very properly tabled for all
time. To the hopeful" McEneryites
who "expect something to happen"
we again extend sympathy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Etienne Deschamps, the murderer
of little Juiliette Dietsch, was hung
at the Parish Prison, New Orleans,
last Friday week. Death was due
to strangulation. An autopsy showed
his brain to be pefectly normal and
the plea of insanity unfounded.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Senator Gibson's absence from
Washington while important bills
affecting his State were before the
Senate, has aalled forth a good deal
of adverse criticism, and may mate
rally injure his chances for reelec-
ton.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Our double breasted thanks are
due Senator S. P. Henry for an ele.
giant Illuminated invitation and pros
gramme of the Inaugural Ball given
at the old State University Building /.
on Monday night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

The New York World is taking
the House of Representatives to
task for its appropriations and says it
outdoes Reeds surplus busters.
The cause Of this wall is probably
due TO the fact that liberal appro-
priations were allowed to the Rivers
and Harbors Bill. Let our contem.
porary recollect that there is this
difference between Reeds billion
dollar lay out and the present Con-
gress. Their rash extravaganza was
for the benefit pension sharks and
government paupers, while the pres
ent expenditures will result in at
least beneftting a large portion Of
the nation if not the whole Of it.
Every dollar spent in national i'm
provement is a dollar drawing in.
terest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21
1t Cures Headache.

P%reston's He'd AXE is a certain
and speedy cure for headache. 1t is
guaranteed to cure any kind Of head
ache. It will do it in Is minutes,
and it won't cure anything else.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

We are pleased to learn that the
talented young New Orleans author,
Epsy w. Fl. Williams, who wrote
a drama entitled "Parrhasins" which
was given to Robert Mantell for
production on the stage, received on
Friday last a telegram from Mantell,
dated Philadelphia May s, 10 which
he stated that "Parrhasins" had been
produced with great success. Mr..
Williams has also written a tragedy
entitled dante" which is in the
hands Of Mr.. Mantell.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Cleveland's boom for the presi.
dency is gathering strength every
day and threatens to wipe out all
opposition by the time the Demo-
cratic nominating convention Assem-.
blcs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Tho Morganza Levee in Pointe
Coupee parish is the largest in the
world. It has a base 22O feet ten
feet more than an acre in width
and it gradually slopes up to a
height Of 80 feet and has a ten foot
crown.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

The last ditch politicians and
papers which are bowling about
fraud and the decline of politics are
evidently more hungry than honest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21
The Inauguration.

RMC
On last Monday Gov. Foster was
indicted into Office as head of the
great State of Louisiana, with ap.
propriate ceremonies, amid the
booming of cannon and the enthusi,
astic plaudits of thousands. This
was the final act of that great strug
gle which resulted in the overthrow
of the gigantic swindle which has
so long been a milestone to our State,
and Coy. Fosters administration
will mark a new era in her progress
and development. He goes into
office under favorable conditions.
With a cabinet and assembly thor.
oughly in accord with his views, and
succeeding a wise administration
which has laid the foundation for
his policy, the people of Louisiana
have a right to expect that his four
years will be the most progressive
since the war. La his address the
Governor struck the keynote of our
needs when he spoke of the necessity
Of encouraging immigration and
lettering our educational syste IN
This is, in brief, the policy Of the
new government. and if successfully
and wisely carried out, the State
will experience a boom which will
| place her in the front rank, and
assure her prosperity for the future.
W. feel sanguine that Governor
Fosters ability and integrity will
enable him to pilot us safely through
the calm, as he has through the
storm, and at the end of his term
hear his people say "Well done."
The rice trust will get a black
eye if the rice interests at Lake
Charles, Jennings, Crowley and
New Orleans materialize. The
commission men of New Orleans
have begun to see the necessity of
making a strong effort to break the
trust or get q chance to receive the
rice already milled. They talk of a
forty stamp mill. Rice is being re
turned from New Orleans to the
Rayne and Edna mills and the New
Orleans commission men are open
ing their eyes. The Southern Pa
cifc could afotd to. give low rates
west.-JenniDgs Reporter.
This will be encouraging news to
those who have abandoned the poor
paying cotton crop to cultivate rice.
Vermilion's acreage Of rice Is in
ereasing annually. aud with q soil
well adapted TO it, there is No
reason why we should not rank first
in IFS production. A rice mill at
Abbeville would give an impetus to
its culture and meet with paying
patronage.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

A crevasse occurred Monday
morning at Gipsey plantation just
below the famous Bonnet Care cre-
vase, and is now 260 feet wide.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

The report that the Morganza
levee had broken proved to be a
false alarm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

DIR. Wise has served notice of
contest on S. P. Henry in this, the
Tenth Senatorial district.-Morgan
City Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Up to April 20 $685., 900 sugar
bounty had been paid Louisiana
planters on last seasons crop.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-05-21

Abshire, Eug and Elina, Alcide Abshire,
tutor, % acres in N portion of Sc or
of NV or, sec %, T IL. SIR one East,
= acres in Sc qr of Sc or, sec q, L
IL, SR one East, l "a.
Brussard, Mt heirs of 161 91-100 acres,
NE or. sec %, I II, SIR 9 E, 773.
Foreman, Parker 156 acres, Sc or. sec
6, T II SR 3 East, and imp acres
in NE Or Of SW or, sec 6, S II, SIR 3
East, ID 05.
Harrington, Eulalie Mrs. wife of r
Perry 40 acres, SW or of NE or sec
80, L eleven. SIR 2 E, 90.
Labrie, Daphinis and wife so acres, WI
of Sc or, sec Is, 7 eleven, SIR 2 E.
u 67-100 acres in NJ Of NV or sec
twelve, I. eleven, SIR one East-55
acres in 81 of SW or, sec nineteen, T
eleven, SIR and imp II 80.
Miguel, Clet 50 acres, NJ of 81 of NE
or and 81 of M of NE or sec IL, T
eleven, SR3 E and imp IL 08.
Perry, John E (Mackl 43 60-1O0 acres
w portion of SW or of NE or, w por-
ton of NV or of NE or, sec 5, T IL,
SR 3 E-40 5-100 acres, SW or of
NV or, sec 5, t eleven, SR 8 E and
imp-9S acres in S portion of SW or,
sec 3, T ten, SR 3 E IL %.
Trahan, P Bite heirs Alex Simon. agent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
HYATTsVILLE

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
HYArTsvILLE, March II, 1892.
Or. ]. r. Owens has bought of Mr.. L. D.
Wine lot in the upper part Of the town and
will build handsome dwelling thereon.
fish weighing over eighteen pounds and
somewhat resembling carp was caught las,
Wednesday in a net in the Northwestern
branch, above Highlands.
The citizens Of Landover have petitioned
the county school commissioners requesting a
public school house at that place.
Joseph NJ. kendrick is confined in the county
Jail at Marlboro for striking County Commits
sioner Boswell Mr.. Boswell lies at his home
in that village in a dangerous condition and
Kendrick will be tried next month.
The county commissioners were in session at
Marlboro on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day examining accounts, with the view of max
ing the annual levy.
Mr.. VIM b. Clagett, tobacco inspector of
ware house No. at Baltimore, has made the
following appointments: Chief clerk. Richard
Wooten: shipping clerk. VIM. d. Barry; weigh.
ing clerk, VIM. d. Snowden; deputy inspector.
T. VI. Naylor; sample tyer, II. d. Bowie; iani.
tor, John T. Millikin.
DIR. u. W. Snowden Of Laurel, who has been
seriously ill with pneumonia, ID rapidly re-
covering. "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it i. pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
auced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
tts action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
- all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 60c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gista Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. eAl.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. new roax. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
Naval Orden

Lieut. VIM. P. Day has been detached from
the receiving ship Franklin on April I6 and
ordered as executive Of the L. S. s. Ranger on
April rs. Lieut. j. b. Collins detached from,
the navy yard, Pensacola. Fla. on the 10th OF
April next and ordered to the Ranger on April
70. Lieut. Samuel Seabury detached from duty
as a member of the board OF inspection al
merchant vessels at New York and or
dered to the Ranger on April %. Assistan,
Surgeon E. r. S,itt ordered to duty at naval
hospital. Phiiadelphia- Lieut. John C. Wilson
detached from the navy yard at Norfolk. Va.
on nth instant, and ordered to the navy ward
at New York. Lieutenant Commander jaime,
II. Dayton ordered as executive OF RECEIVING
ship Vermont on 18th instant. Ensign rhoma,
Snowden detached from naval Observatory or
10th April and ordered to the Ranger ma 4
watch and division officer April %
Ensign A ID. Robertson detached from the
Newark aud ordered to the Ranger as a watci
and division officer on April 26 Joseph n
Ward appointed an acting gunner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
P0N-ZO-NI-NA.

The Pon-zo-ni-na preparations for the com
plexion are gradually obtainin; the same foot
hold here ss where elsewhere introduced and
solely on their merit We do not resort to
bombastie advertising to create q temporary
demand. but depend entirely on the sstisfac-
ton given patrons We guarantee each and
every ingredient con tanned in our Pon-zo-ni-na
Lotion Cream and Rouge chemically pure, and
ladies will not only find them perfect com.
plexion beautifiers, but also reliable and speedy
cures for Pimplss, Black Heads and other
facial blenishea Further explanation and
free test By our lady agents, Mrs. 8. r UHpsR-
woop. g II 81 NV, aud the Misses LucAs and
NAlrn, 1oii st. nv. Also obtainabls q
LAxssunaH's, ENNoxs g. sMrrH's and Hxs'l
PALACE The Pox-zo-sI-xA CONAN Of Bslti
mors. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
THE PosTMAsrERs' CONVENTION.

Business Of Importance Transacted at the
Session Yesterday.
The convention Of postmasters adjourned
last night. Atyesterday's session q number OF
resolutions recommending changes in postal
laws were adopted 1t was recommended that
postal notes in fractions Of 81 be
issued. 1t was also recommended
that postmasters be permitted to
employ persons to test carrier routes to ascer-
tain if letter carriers loiter. proposition
was adopted for the establishment Of separate
corps Of collectors of mails and the exemption
of Union soldiers and sailors from civil service
examinations for such purpose.
The following committee was appointed to
remain after adjournment Of the convention to
draft the recommendations Of the convention
into legislation to be submitted to Congress:
Postmasters Brown OF Toledo, Burbank OF
Lowell, Ciarkson Of Omaha, Sperry of New
Haven, Lewis of Atlanta, NOVEL; of Milwaukee
and Harlow of st. Louis
A resolution was adopted that postmaster
be required to return to senders all second,
third and fourth class matters Endorsed to be
returned, the senders agreeing to pay return
postage.
The bills pending in Congress RELOCATING
paper-covered books to the third class and re-
stricting the distribution Of sample copies OF
newspapers and periodicals we're Endorsed. An
enlarged size OF stamped envelope for the
special-delivery service was recommended.
The Postmaster General was requested to
urge liberal appropriation for post office at
1t was the sentiment Of the convention that
the bonds now required Of postmasters are ex-
cessive, and that corporate security should be
allowed to all bonded employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12

Collector-"won't you subscribe something
to our fund, Mr.. Brief?''
Lawyer-"Have you asked Brown"
Collector-"No."
Lawyer-"Well, I'd advise you to ask Brown
Fell give you something handsome
Coiiector-''But your subscription?'
Lawyer-"Oh-P Oh. yes. Well. I wou't
charge you anything for my advice about
Brown. Good morning. -Harper's Bazaar.
Wife-"Nothiug for me? Then you have for
gotten that this is my birthday"
Husband-"Not at all! Only didn't wish
to remind you that you've grown older
Fliegende Batter.
Solicitor Ito merchant)-"You are not adver
Using any this month, notice."
Merchant-"No, I've quit
Solicitor-"Great Scott, man, you haven't
gone back on rs, have you?'
MerchaDt-No. not quite so bad az that, but
I've got to take rest. the doctor SAYS. and as
can't leave town I've just stopped advertising
for q few weeks. "-DetrOn Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
KOCrs DISCOVERY.
4 remedy discovered that 70 Of far
creator efficacy than tho
noted lymph.

The tubercle bdcilH were discovered by
Prof. Koch, to be constantly present in oil
cases Of consumption. Where the blood is
impoverished or impure, there results that
constitutional condition known as scrofula,
which is characterized by the liability Of
certain tissues to become the scat OF chronic
infgmnations and enlargcments.
These troubles may start as catarrh In the
nasal passages, throat or lungs, and as the
membranes become weakened, the tubercle
baccilli enter, and multiply, and We have, as
Q result, that dread disease-Consumption.
Find q perfect remedy for screfula, In all
its forc,s-something that pu1ifes the blood,
as well as claims to. That, If it's taken in
time, will euro Consumption. It hos been
found in Dr. Pierccs Golden Medical Discov-
cry As strength-resto.er, blood-cleanser,
and Hesh-builder, nothing like it is known TO
medical science. For Scrofula, Bronchial,
Throat, and Lung affections, Weak Lungs,
severe Coughs, and kindred ailments, it's the
only remedy so sure that i can be g'taran-
teed II Il doesn't benefit or cure, your
money Is refunded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
To BE Submitted to the Prss,aar,

Secretary Eikins said today that the court
martial cases of Maj Chas B. Throck.
morton, second artillery. and Mai. l..
C. Overman, corps Of engineers, would be
submitted TO the President Monday next and
would probably be disposed Of within q
week or two. He added that moth.
ing could be said in regard n the.s
cases In advance Of the Presidents action. Inc
report that Maj. Overman was acquitted by the
court Is denied at the War Department. but i,
10 admitted that the sentence imposed is a mos,
leniens one. QUESTION of great interest &c
pointment Of brigHdier general, vice GEN,
kantz. retired, and the promotions that v IN
follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12
SEE snEr1z' advertisement in Local Mentions

Algy-"Do you think. my love. that your
father will consent to our niarriage9'
Ansely-"0f course papa will be very sorry
to lose me, darling"
Algy-"But will say to him that. instead OF
losing a daughter, he will gain son!''
Angely-"1 wouldn't do that, love, il you
really want me. Papa has three such sons
living ut home now. and he's o little bit touchy
on the point."-IM-B Bits.
At the Opera.--Mrs Vogner--"Why, that's a
curious arrangement There are two rows Of
seats with their backs to tine stagel''
Mr.. yogner--"Oh, they are reserved fol
theuter parties r-Ppck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12

People From the Surrounding Country Pour
Ing Into the Town.

People From the surrounding Country Pour
Ing Into the Town.
Later particulars regarding the Belgian mine
explosion than those printed in yesterday .
STAR show that 1t occurred in a gallery 400 feet
below the surface. Here were working 270
men. or this number forty escaped by means
of the second shaft and sixteen others we're
rescued in terribly and it il believed fatally
injured condition.
The excitement among the crowd Of women
and children continues to grow in intensity,
and the grief OF those who have husbands or
fathers in the mine is pitiabIe. Some of the
women were quite frantic and it was found
necessary to get their friends to remove them
from the scene Of the accident. People from
the surrounding country poured into the town.
Many OF them have friends or relatives among
the miners and they added to the great excite.
ment prevailing everywhere in the vicinity OF
the pitt mouth.