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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

Mrs. Ada CASTLE, beloved wife Of
JOS. A. Chargois, Ex-dIst Attorney,
died at the family residence Wed.
nesday, Feb. LIST at IL o'clock m. at,
ter a prolonged illness. The de-
ceased leaves O husband aud six
children to mourn her untimely
death. The deepest sympathy is
entertained for the bereaved family.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
State Of louisiana.
Parish Of Vermilion.
17th. Judicial District Court.
Succession Of Richmond Perry.
No: l2l

Notice is hereby given to all pay
ties interested in the said nn
or having aby opposition to make to
the tableau Of debts and charges
against said succession and the final
partition and distribution between
the heirs and the surviving widog
Eulalie Harrington, aud Natural
Tutrix to file the same in writing in
the office Of Clerk Of Court within
ten days from the notice hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
of Office this 2nd. day of February
A. D. 1893, ALCIDE LEBLANC.
Clerk OF Court.
Lastie Bronssard, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
He slipped out only to slip Up.

Last Friday evening while the
''new Administration" was locking
up the forms Of our last side, we
were interrupted by the smell of
gun powder. We don't mind the
report of fire arms at all; nor do
whizzing bullets unnerve US in the
least, but when the fumes of decom>
posing sulphurand salt-peter reached
u nostrils they maturity distended,
and disregarding the necessity of
getting to press we instantly rushed
out upon the ~scene-the publisher
with bis shooting stick, II Of the
c%ompositors with a wet sponge and
the editor with two ouoins and a
makeup rule. No sooner had we
reached the street than we heard a
heavy set voice, coming from a big
man Id high top boots and a navy
ak in his hand, ordering Us in the
following meter:
"D-n it to hi go to the jail!'
as the smoke was still crawling out
of the muzzle of his pop, we we're
over the courtyard fence in a
"giffy," wondering what we had
done to incur incarceration.
Arriving st the jail we found the
door open, and Uncle Pine, who
stood By a post hole half full Of to-
bacco juice complaining that the
ground was too wet TO put up fence,
informed US that q prisoner had
made his escape while the jailor vas
Of one of the prisoners if
his wife ever brought any fat chick
ems to town and why it was that
wild ducks were so scarce this year.
At once we understood matters:
The mar in boots had sent us to the
jail to take a note of the remaining
prisoners as they escaped. Soon
we were ready for them to file out;
but none appearing we went up to
the door and watched, The FIRST
seen had q promising look on
him for escape, and before be could
move we had run our pencil through
the last word of the line marked:
"Hair dark-bald-heade
No | however, as promising as
were his looks, evidently meant not
to hasten off without his dinner, for
be moved back into his room gnaw>
ing a bone.
As soon as No. 2 showed up and
we had him booked "as noseless and
apt to cut for Quetortue," he turned
on his heel and asking faint none
you fullows got no terbacker, "
sought his fellow prisoners in the
back part Of the Jail.
About then Gabe Leblanc, Dy,
Clerk, came up with a bull dog gun
and said he was not going to allow
any Of the prisoners to escape. We
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
QUARANTINE
PROCLAMATION

ABBEvILLE, La. Feb. 6, '93.
Acting conformabig with q resolu-
ton of the local 3oard Of Health or.
gained according to the laws Of the
State, |, j. O. Lege, Mayor Of the
town of Abbevllle, La, do hereby
declare a quarantine against the
town of Jennings, La, and all other
points at which Small Poz is or may
be prevalent.
No person or persons, coming
from any infected point shall be al
lowed to enter the town upon any
pretext whatever. All persons from
a distance shall not be allowed TO
enter the town except upon a pre-
sentation of a properly attested
health certificate, setting forth that
they hail from an uninfected locality.
By law any person attempting to
violate the resolutions of said quar-
antine shall be subject to a fine of
not more than One Hundred Dollars,
and suffer Imprisonment not exceed
ing Twenty Days.
The town Constable is hereby
charged with the execution of this
proclamation and in his efforts to
enforce the same | trust he viii have
the hearty support and corporation
Of all good citizens.
J. o. LEGE.
Mayor and Ex~Omcio President,
Board of Health Of the Town of
Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
SnogifSs Sale.
STATE or LOUISIANA,
of Vermilion-17th Jud. Dist Court
Desire Hebert
US.
". C. Leanard and husband.


No. SIC.
DY virtue of q writ of fiari faeias
Id Issued by the Hon. A. G. Allen, Judge
of the 18th Judicial District Court III and
for said parish and to me directed, ] will
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the courthouse of said parish
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1898,
the following described property seized to
satisfy said writ, to vii:
The east half Of a certain tract of land
situated on the left bank Of Lake Arthur.
III Yermisi lion Parish, containing Eight
hundred and sixty 31-1O acres, bounded
north by Lake arthur, south by lands OF
Albert Monton and AMBROSE Mouten,
east by lands of E. Priollaud and Il. Sau-
yey and Ambrose Mouton, and west by
lands of Aurelien BreatssaTd and Il. NUM-
cier and being located in section 80, III TIP
IL, south Of range three west, except such
parcels or portions thereof as have been
disposed of by defendant.
Sheriff7s Office, Abbeyille, La, January
81, 1898. A. l.. LEBLANC. Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

The residence Of Fl. E, Waggoner
on the Victoria plantation near
Patterson, was destroyed by fire
Monday night and very little of the
household effects were saved. The
origin Of the fire is not known.-M.
G. Advocate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

Breaux Bridge was visited by a
disastrous conhagration last Sunday
morning. The only buildings burnt
we're the Opera House, the residence
Of Henry Vanderchuysen, the Office
of the Teche and Vermilion tele-
phone lins and the Breaux Bridge
Union and printing Office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
RUcKLENS ARNICd s4LTE.

The Best Salve in world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rlleum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Ghilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles, or 10
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, u money refunded.
Price % cents per box Tor sale BY N.
G. Young and A. J. Goaard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Seventeenth Judicial District Court,
Parish Of Term51io8.
No. 223.
Succession of Olivier Landry.
Application Of Francois Hebert,
to be appointed administrator Of
the succession Of Olivier
Landry.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession. or having
any opposition to make to the applica-
ton Of said applicant, to file the same
in writing in the office of the clerk of
court within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my hand and seal Of
court this 9TH, day of February 1898.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
Lastie Broussard, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
Texas Blue Grass.

For sale at 25 cents per OF for
seed, 80 cents per 100 hundred for
footlets by mail. Seed $500 per
pound; rfbotlets, So 90 per 1000 by
express. 1t has 40 equal as a winter
grass. GEO. NJ. HOGAN,
Ennis, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
State Of Louisiana.
Parish Of VermiIion.
18th. Judicial District Court.
S-nnnoao;nn nf c-unninn Rnaah

ouceession OF Cyprien hoacn.
No 22l.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in the said Succession
or having any opposition to make
to the taE1'eaa Of debts md charges,
against said Succession ard the com.
munify formerly existing between
sad deceased and Zoe Bertrand sur
wing spouse and Tue partition and
distribution of same by Zoe Bertrand
Natnra! TURK, TO file the same ia
writing in the Office Of the Clerk
of Court within ten days from the
notice hereof.
Given under my hand and zeal Of
Office, this 1st, day Of February A. D..
1888. ALclDE LEBLANC.
Clerk OF Court.
Lastie Brouss9rd. atty.
&& sL @&La
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

We understand that J. g. Bur-
leigh will soon locate at Erath,
down on the Abbeville railroad,
where he anticipates going into
Enthusiastically Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

e. l.. Lee, former proprietor OF
the Hotel Arthur at Lake Arthur,
has sold the hotel to W. w. Duson
of Crowley.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11

VermiIlion parish, according to
the last distribution of school funds
by the State, receives $4,000 for
her 5ll2 children Of schoolable age.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
SATURDAY, FREBuARY II, 1893.

The wagon spoke, saying it was
tired.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-11
W N !.

list Of persons drawn to serve al
Grand and Petit Jurors ct the nevt
jury term Of the District Court to ba
held in this parish on Monday tbe
18th day Of March, A. D., 1893.
Grand and Petit Jury for the frst
week.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
correspondence and County Notes

PICKERING, Nov, 20, 1893.
Miss Avis Blake who has been home
visiting her parents on Hartstein re-
turned to the Olympia school this week.
We hear it is whispered that Mr..
Hatch's family are talking of moving
back to their claim in the passage.
from Vashon Island where they moved
last fall.
Mr.. Phenix is having a nice four
roomed house built On the land recent
1y purchased of Robert Gerald
Willie Morris, eldest son of VIM.
Morris, has been very sick the past
week, but is now conva1escent.
A surprise party met at the ranch of
Roxie P. Morris last Sunday night and
enjoyed themselves with the singing
of Gospel Hymns and music, Miss
Effe Rogers being organist, after
which refreshments were passed around
j. M. Downs is getting out Single
bolts to ship to Tacoma
We learn this week, by way of a let
ter from a state official, that there is to
be two deputy game wardens appointed
at once for Hartstein, one on the east
side and one on the west side, to pre-
vent the bounding and wounding of
deer for sport, and to prevent the kill
ing of deer and grouse out of season.
Now boys look out for your valuable
hounds they may get loose and cost
you something. ZOE.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Better Times Coming.

A prominent logger was in Quilcene
yesterday, and in talk with Queen
representative the logger gave it as
his opinion that for the next three
years the Puget Sound country will
see the most prosperous times it has
yet run up against. At the present
time the country depends largely upon
the numbering industry, and whenever
this industry is in ascendancy prosper
ity is sure to accompany it. For the
past two years logs have been extreme
ly low in price, and 1oggers have made
no money, and mill owners have wit
messed a depression in the business
until the profits have been cut off.
For the past two months the price of
logs has gradually risen, and even
now there'is a fair margin in logging.
But the rainy season is approaching,
and but few logs can be placed on the
market for the next six months. In
consequence the mill owners are wax
ing up to the fact that there will be
scarcity of logs and when the season
opens next spring, logs will bring
good price, accompanied by big de-
mand.
The future looks bright for the
Puget Sound country, indeed.-Quil-
Gene Queen.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Our Thanksgiving Gift.

IN tnls issue lNov. "a we publish coupon
emitting ali who receive the issue of that date
to superb work of art, just published entitl-
eu An American Beauty" splendidly per-
feet reproduction in oils of a new floral paint
| ing, ~ 1ncher high suitable for narrow, upright
spaces, by the artist of the famous ''Yard of
Roses" and yard of Panses" We have made
arrangements that will enable us to present
this exquisite picture to all our readers, free and
al should avail themselves of this generous offer.
This is OIL e OF our free premiums to enable our
readers TO beautify their homes at small expense
these hard times.
Yesterday mornings snow made fine
deer tracking and quite a number of
parties are out after ''nowitch."
James HodgKinson and Harry Win
sor both brought in dressed beef from
the Satsop, and sold it by quarters, for
sailing down.
Our Hartstein correspondent notes
that game wardens will shortly be ap-
pointed to look after the bounding of
deer with dogs, or any hunting out of
season.
This paper will be sent to paid sub
scribers from the Sentinel list. If any
| one from such list does not desire the
JOURNAL, the easiest way is to marx it
Refused" and hand it back to the
| postmaster, who will notify this office.
S. c. B1alock, wife and seven child
rem, arrived last week from Gordon
county, Georgia, and are now permant-
ly located in Shelton. This is not one
of the best times in the world to strike
Puget Sound, but Mr.. Bla1ock says he
left mighty hard times back in Geor-
gia. He is related to the Huckabee's.
The Queen says that Mr.. Hintze, the
well-known Docewa1lips rancher, was
| in Quilcene last Saturday, on his way
to Townsend. Mr.. H. reports that
work of developing the gold mine on
the upper Docewallips is still going on.
Two more men from Seattle were put
| to work last week. The find is some
eighteen miles from the mouth of the
river.
L. T. Shelton, Mason county, left,
says the Elna Chronicle, for his home
| "Wednesday. Mr.. Shelton has been
prospecting the claim discovered by
Ben Martin some time since, with a
view to find out where the gold comes
from, of which such liberal quantities
of s'colors" may be obtained by wash
ing out pan of dirt. IF he had been
successful efforts would have been
made to open up the claim, but he did
not find ANYTHING encouraging enough
to guarantee an investment of CAPT
i tai at present, but will at some future
date give it anCt her trial.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Helps for Hard Times.

Christmas presents for nothing
handsome and valuable ones, too.
This sounds good these hard times
and the problem seems to have been
solved by the combination of the
JOURNAL and the Weekly Pioneer
Press, of ST. Paul, MINI. An cxanli-
nation of their extensive premium
supplement, just issued, shows a large
and tempting assortment of elegant
premiums offered to subscribers.
The premiums are all sent postpaid
and are guaranteed to be as represent
ted.
The Pioneer Press is one of the best
weekly papers in the country and has
a large circulation.
Call and see the premium list offer
ed by the JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Boring for Coal.

The steam drill was taken out to
the Leland coal fields, about ten miles
north of Quilcene, last Tuesday. Suit
able buildings for use of workman are
already up, and as soon as the drill
machinery is placed the work of boring
will begin. The drill will reach 1000
feet, but it is asserted by experts that
coal will be found at a depth of ESQ
feet. C. Ravn, the discoverer of the
coal outcropping, is in charge OF the
work. Frank Dagnan, of Quilcene,
went to the scene of operation Tues
day, where he will assist Mr.. Ravn in
the work.
The people of the whole Olympic
peninsula will watch with interest the
operations at Leland, for if coal is
found there it undoubtedly exists at
other points on this side Of the Sound.
=-Oueen.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Hn Hmeritdn Readty.''

the same artist who painted those lovely works
OF art "a Yard of Pansies'' and "a Yard of Ros-
es," will, by special arrangement with the Pub
This superb picture is 20 Inches high. and in
panel form, and thus admirably adapted for up-
right narrow spaces. which are always so difficult
to fill '
you have only to cut out the appended coupoa
and fill it up, enclosing three cents in stamps,
Tor packing, mailing, ETC., to the publisher, W.
York, who will send the picture direct to You.
thus avoiding the additional expense which
would be incurred if sent to us in the first in
stance and thsn remailed to your address We
which we are glad to be enabled to send to you,
as it will form one of the most attractive orna-
ments of your home
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
A Fable for Hard Times.

Once upon a time two frogs who had
been living in comfort and ease in a
cool pool of water were accident1y
scooped up by a pious milkman in a
bucket of water, which he poured into
his can to give his milk more body,
and thereby increase his revenue.
The frogs were astonished to find
themselves in an unknown element,
in which it was not possible to sup
port life, and they had to kick yigor-
ously in order to keep their heads
above the milk. One of them being
disheartened by being shut up in the
dark, in an element entirely new to
him, said ooh, no; let's keep kicking
as long as we can, and see what the
outcome will be. Maybe things will
change presently" So one frog gave
up and went to the bottom The other
kept kicking, and when the pious milk
man got to town and opened his can,
behold the frog had kicked out lump
of butter large enough to float him
and was sitting on it very comforta-
bly,.
Mora1.-In hard times never give
UP, but keep kicking.-Age of Steel.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
we are at work arranging our mail

we are at work arranging our mail
ing lists, for greater convenience,
but it will probably take several weeks
to complete the job. The addresses
will be printed on the papers, and in
GLIDING the standing of each subscrlb-
er on our books. There may be mis-
takes in a list of this size-if you
think you have not been properly
credited, look up your receipts, and
have it rectifed. Our subscription list
is fine one of which we are proud,
with large proportion of '94's in it,
but some of our subscribers may be
surprised to find that they are one or
two years in arrears.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Aow,saT This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Tor
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known r. j Cheney
for the last Is wears, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions aud mn
ancially able to carry out an obligation made
by these firm.
west & Truax Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
O. Walding, Kinnan u Marvin, wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Ca.arrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the sysfem Price, IS cents per bottle Sold by
ali Druggists. Testimonials free.-Io NovsV.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Shelton POSt-Office.

Nails close for the East dailyat II A. NJ.
Mailsclose for the North daily at II NJ
Mails arrive daily II A. NJ.
General Delivery open from A. NJ. to 7P. N.
Mails leave for MatlOck, Mason, Juno, sGrove
and Satsopat 5-a IN every Tuesday and Friday.
Money Orders and Postal Notes issued.
j. +. SLIGH. Postmaster.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Bids For County Fire Wood.

Sealed bids are hereby called for Tor the sup,
nlv of fifty ricks (5O) OF twenty COZ inch good
green fir wood, delivered and piled at the Court
house Bios must be filed for opening on Mon
day. Dec 4th, 1898. The Board of County COM
missioners hereby reserve the right TO relect any
or all bids W. +. RoDEFBER'Eh,
shelton Nov 18th, 1893. Co. CoH-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
Reduced Passenger Rates.

The Northern Pacific Railroad takes pleasure
ii, notifying its patrons that its rates to ST. Paul.
Chicago and points east, are as low as by any and
alIother lines Full particulars will be cheerful
ly furnished upon application to
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-24
The Mason County Journal
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-10-23
Gr1rING 10 me POLE.

Tho dispatch Announcing thai whnl-
ing vessel had penetrated 10 within ak
drrrpps--iil miles OF tho north pui', al
though subsequently modified, is OF SUR
passing Interest Co the sCicntiic II NOT To
iho general world. The revived figures
may and doubtless will add 10 The die
TANGO somewhat, but if they are cvou APP
uroximataly correct somO previously
unknown conditions arc shown On pre-
vail unar tho summit of the Arctic zone.
Tho long-choflslod idea OF an open Cif-
cumpoiar sea j. severely hhakuu W NOS
altogether destroyed % a result Of ihc
achievement. 10 being shown thai thD
polo could hnvH hocn reached ON the Eco
II tho expedition mad had dogs aud
Eiedgcs.
Il may be an event OF the future and
tho near iuurb o. that, that tho north
pole will be- reached by man, and shat leo
or those who accomplish the font Will liyo
and return 10 toll ms Al about IT, IL Will
doubtless prove worry entertaining story
despite the hardships lnnumorahio tina
will have been met and overcome; but
what elso9 Tho Appearances spoken ~
would indicate thai tho carth'H pinnacle
II % region u frozen barrounoss, uuln-
habilud by man II not by beasli 30
that all that shall have been
gained will accrue 20 thai narrow
ttttlo OF AuN WhflNe IiNNIAN Mh"H.
occupation demands geographical aui
scientific data upnn which TO proceed.
OF course il win add something TO the
prestige OF those who first reach the
northern end of the oarth's axis, also TO
the nation they may represents oui THIS
Will be- moro ovauC scent Ia ~ character
than " the discovery wore one llulu
moro accessible 10 mankind nt largo and
OF more practical consequence 10 those
who might 20 there.
The foregoing appeared NJ an eiit9'
rial In the DEsEREr EVENING News
Of "Wednesday, Oct. I. VIZ are In.
formed that some OF our readers have
taken exceptions 10 1t, claiming that u
expressed views which from the stand o
poiut Of the Church OF Jesus Christ Of
Lalter.day Saints were were unsctip.
tural and unorthodox.
We reproduce II In order that oil
such may read again before oriticislug
unjustly, or, II still unsstlsfied, that
they will regard this 40 an Invitation to
do us the favor 10 point out their objec-
tions. We much prefer 10 meet them
personally or by correspondence than
TO hear OF their going about the streets
questioning the intelligence aud sound.
ness OF this paper's opiuiona on a
matter Of Church doctrine, or, In thu
case Of public speakers, airing cheap
wit and uttering hasty contradictions
at our expense IN Sunday meetings.