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Prize Flights.

Last Monday the Supreme Court of
this State, Chief Justice Nichols dis
senting. decreed that prize fights are
not prize fights, and that henceforth
Louisiana will be the Mecca towards
which all human brutes will turn their
steps whenever they desire to punch
one another into a shapeless mass.
Following close upon the heels Of this
decision comes the report that the Of
ncials of the Olympic Club of New
Orleans are already negotiating for the
proposed Corbett-Jackson fight. The
Dixon.Skelly contest was an insult to
lne white people of the entire South,
Dnt the fight arranged for between Cor
Oett and jackson is an outrage that
vii not De tolerated by the good people
q this section. Moreover, unless the
olympic Club brings off this fight with
In the next three weeks, it will probably
never have another opportunity to do
~, ecanse we hope and believe that
mere 10 sufficient manhood among the
2 Of the General Assembly Of
Ills State to enact laws as will end,
once and for all, the shameful scenes
.Iat have disgraced Louisiana during
BE past -four years.-W. b. r. Sugar
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There are now 50 camps of United
Confederate Veterans in this State, To-
Gated as follows: 5 in New Orleans, l
each at Shreveport, Alexandria,. Rus
ton. Opelousas. Baton Rouge, Plaque
mine, Evergreen, Donaldsonville,
Natchitoches, Mansfield, Tangipahoa,
Lake Charles, Amite City, Merrick,
Rayville, Berwick, Monroe, Sicily Is
land, Lake Providence, Thibodaux, Ar
cadia, Gonzales, jackson, Franklin,
Farmerville, Benton, Magnolia, Con-
shatta, Vaudeville and Campte.
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TO All. WHOM lit MAY CONCERN

Vile Plate, st. Landry, La, April IS. 1894.
Notice is hereby given that / have admins
tered and will continue to administer persoft-
aHy, under authority Of the court, and without
nal property, of whatsoever kind.
MRS. CIDALISE CARBON,
Wife of Emerand Landry, OF the parish OF
April IA, 1864. st. Landry, La.
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-Four ueeks by our method teaching hook
keeping is equal to ttcclre areeks by the old
style. Positions Guaranteed under certain
conditions. our 'free" SO and S0-page cata-
logues will explain AL" Send for them
Draughon's Business College and School of
Shorthand and Telegraphy, Nashville, Tenn.
Cheap board. No vacation. Enter any
time. Address, J. f. DRAUGHON, Prest,
Nashville. Tenn
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The Fourth Annual Session of the
Louisiana Division of United Confed-
crate Veterans was held at New Or
leans on Monday, April 90, when Col.
b. f. Eshieman, Il of the captains of
the Washington Artillery during the
late war, was elected Major General of
the Division.
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Crowley Signal: While the program
for the forthcoming session of the press
convention is almost complete it will
be impossible to get it in shape for pub
LEGATION before our next issue. There
promises to be a good attendance and
each citizen of Crowley should strive
to make the guests enjoy themselves
and feel that the time spent in their
visit here is time we'll spent. Follow
ing the close of the convention the
members of the association will leave
10 a body for an excursion to Lake
Charles and Alexandria.
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z DOLLARS
70 PER DAY
~ Easily Made.

we want many men, women. boys, and girls to
work for us a few hours daily, right in and around
their own homes. The business is easy, pleasant.
strictly honorable. and pays better than any other
onered agents. You have Il clear field and no
competition. Experience and special ability I'M
necessary. No capital required. We equip you
with everything that you need, treat you well,
and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages.
Women do as well as men, and boys and girls
make good pay. Any one, anywhere, can do the
work. All succeed who follow our plain and sim
pie directions. Earnest work will surely bring
you a great deal Of money. Everything is new
and in great demand. Write for our pamphlet
circular, and receive full information. No harm
done if you conclude not to 60 on with the
business.
GEORGE STINsoN Co.,
Box 488,
PORTLAND, MAINE.
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ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.

TIL st. Landry Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation was incorporated on the 18th day OF
March, 1888, under the avs of the State of Lou
lslana, its first object being to afford, by co-ope.
ration, to those who do not possess them, the
means of acquiring a HOME, and to encourage
thrift, by offering a safe investment and a lib
eral profit to those who will Systematically save
their earnings. Any person may become a
shareholder by subscribing for any number of
shares, payable in weekly instruments of 25
cents per share.
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TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con-
dition try Or. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists,
j. Lasalle and Shute & Duson
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Political Points.

An honest ballot is the only sure
foundation OF o fee government
Monroe Bulletin.
Ballot reform is ,.c essential pre-
requlsit to all other reforms in Louisi-
ana.-Monroc Bulletin
The senatorial fight is a personal
scramble. The fight for ballot ,eform
is a fight for the public welfare
Monroe Bulletin.
The ballot box suffer and the forger
OF false returns should be branded as
a traitor to society and government
Monroe Bulletin.
The Treasury officials at Washington
are again becoming alarmed at tho ex-
port OF gold to Europe. The next gale
that sweeps from the East will bring to
our ears the cry for more bond sales
to replenish the gold stock. Wall
street never had a fatter pig under its
gate than it has now.-St. Louis Re-
public.
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NOTICE

The public is hereby warned not to trade or
negotiate for a note signed by me in favor or
E.. X. Croker for $167 90, as payment thereon
will be resisted. l.. IL. BAILEY,
OpclOusas, April IA, 1894. I'm
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PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF HENRY EBERT, SIR.
No. 1924.

No. bEy4.
PROBATE DOCKET, COURT,
PARISH OFST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Henry Ebert, Jr.. of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator OF the estate of Henry
Ebert, ST., deceased, late of the parish of
st Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same in writing in my
Office in the town OF Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ THOMPSON,
April IA, 1894. Clerk.
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WILLOW GLEN FARM, 4 MILES SOUTH OF OPELOUSAS
I'M THE STUD.
The Irotting Bred Stallion.


standard and Registered, NO. 5000. Race Record 2:334.
VIII maket the Season on the above Farm, beginning Feby LIST and ending July Let 1914
OhhENC IS rich dark bay, with full black points, sandsl Isl hands high, and is &c
knowhoged by hosemep to be the andcneNh horse ever brought to this section. He is a
of amiyw Who are mto only race horses themselves buta are the producer of race horses of
first rates. HHr rmattn is too WE'LL established in this section to need more thana
passing notice.
erms.- consideration OF thes hrmkage in values of al classes, the scarcity OF
money, and the over hherai patronage formerly extended m Y horse have decided to make
charges as follows:
Mares will be fed grain vice per lay at ST. % per week and pahureia at 50 cts per week.
No responsibility ores escapes or accidents
Also: The Superb Jack, TASCON, imported drct from Spain, will make the Season
the I'M Farm at the very low sum of TEN DOLLARS.
AsCO ISL Jack of Superurto form and size. beng neary Ii lands hWh, STANDARD mus-
ue md presents xtn advantages to hosed DESTROYS of raising a good class of mules
Forp artcularsa ddres, F. E STOKES, Sunset La.
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Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is a certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
25 cents per box. For sale by druggists.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Terms expire March 4, 1877
Pre~sident-Grover Cleveland, of New York.
Vice, President-Adla E. Stevenson, Of Illinois.
Secretary of Stakeholder @. Gresham.
Secretary of the Treasury-John G. Carlisle.
Secretary of War-Daniel s. Lamont.
Secretary Of the Navy-Hllary A. Herbert.
Secretary OF the InteriOr-Hoke Smith.
Secretary of Agricultural. Sterling Morton.
Attorney General-Richard Olney.
Postmaster General-Wilson 8. BisseIl.
Senators for Louisiana. +"
N. C. Blanchard-Tern expires March 4, 1897.
Donelson Caffery March 4, 1895.
both were appointed by the Governor to fill
vacancies and their successors will be cho-
sen by the Legislature which meets in May.A
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Loans are made only to members, who par.
ticlpate in the profits and are interested in tine
success OF the Association and the proper in
vestment of its funds.
Members can withdraw at any time by giving
thirty days notice to the President. This com
mends the Association to those whose earnings
MAJ vary or be uncertain.
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TOPICS,
III journal of Society,

(s2y PAGEs) lT~HURsDAY)
NEW YORK.
Is universally. recognised as the most conapiets
weekly journal in the world. r..
society news, especially Of the .doings Of the 400 OF
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and all
Its Fin, Financial Departme9Mnt IL aathorhit t., 9th all
on current literature Is by the cleverest Of Re.
viewers. Its "Afeld and Aaoat" makes it the
most interesting paper for ali lovers Of sport
its ."oa the Turf" exceis ali other rsciing notes. its
stories are by the best w~riters--among them Amelie
Elves: +: n a,5bept Gaylord Par1sg M xnla T H HsIaer e fdgas
FEalsoner"2 Barry Pain. Paul Bourset: Rudysrai
a tride risQue. yet always clever. bright and pretty,
without coarseness or ANYTHING to offend the most
refined and moral woman. In addition to all this
there Is each week a supplement, portrait, In colors.
Of some man eminent In his walk OF life.
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The Association does not deal in real estate,
but it is Il Cooperative Savings Bank, in which
there is no privileged class, but ALL members
participating equitably in the profits.
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If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
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LIST OF JURORS

For the term of the District Court beginning
Monday, May 7, 1894.
First Waak.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA

tcILhS cAplIe May, 1851
GovernOr-Murphy j. Foster, of st. Mary.
Lieutenant Overnor-(Vacant)
Secretary of State s. Adams, of f. Feliciana
Auditor-W. W. Heard, of Union.
Treasurer-John Pickett, of Bossier.
Atty. Gen.-M. j. Cunningham of NatchitOches
superintendent of Public Education-A. d. La
fargue, of AvOyelles.
Commissioner of Agriculture-H. C. Newsom.
Register State Land Ofice-John s. Lanier.,
Adjutant General-William G. Burt.
State Printer-John McGrath.
Representative to Congress from the Sixth Con
gressional D~istrict-Samuel M. Robertson,
of East Baton Rouge.
Supreme Court.
F. T. Nichols, Of Assumption, ~Chief-Justice.
H. C.. Miller, OF Orleans; L. B.. Watkins, Of Red
A. Breaux, of Iberia, Observation-Disclosures.
b. L. Meglnley, Clerk at Opelousas.
Circuit Court of AppeaIs-3d Circuit.
W.. F; Blackman, OF Rapides, and Robert 8.
Perry, of Iberia, Judges.
{. m. Thompson, e%x-of1cio Clerk tat Opelousas).
DISTRICT OFFICERS.
Twelfth Senatorial District st. Landry and
Acadia-Terms expire May, 1896.
Senators, G. W.. Ward, one vacancy.
18th Judicial District-st. Landry and Acadia.
(Terms expire May, 1860
District Judge, W. c. Perrauit.
District Attorney. E. B. Dubuisson.
Terms of Court for st. Landry
Jury Terms. Monday, Feb. 5, and Monday,
Ciel Terms.-Monday, April 16, and Monday,
Nov. 10, 1894.
For Acadia:
Jury Term-Monday, June 4, 1894.
OfsI Ierms-Monday, March 10. and Monday,
Oct. 1b, 1894.
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DURLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF PIERRE ANDRE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST IANDpv

by virtue OF an order of the Honorable TN.
PROBATE Court, in and for the parish of st. Ian.
ary, there VIII be sold at public auction. TO the
last ana highest bidder, by the undersigned
atlnlhlstrator, or any duly qualified auctionaer,
az lile last residence of the deceased. on bayou
l'rle' III the parish of ST. Landry, on
Tuesday, May 18th, 1894,
me me following described property belonging to
me estate OF Pierre Andre, deceased, iaIe of
inc parish OF st. Landry, to-wit:
1. The east half of the tract of land in ST.
Landry parish, being No. l in the inventory of
Sala estate, bounded south by bayou Techc. east
ny iaEd formerly of Duthil Castillo, north by
thc llnu hereinafter described, and west by
lalld or the estate; the said tract having one
arpent front on bayou Teche and ten arpents
~ uepti, running between parallel lines, con
tanning ten superficial arpents, more or less.
,. Also, another tract of land having one and
or nan arpents front on the south and ten ar
penis IN dcptn, running between parallel lines,
pounded south by the tract just above describ.
ea ana land formerly belonging to Valery
MAYER, now to Lucien Mistric, north by lands
IorInerly belonging to Valery Mayer, now to
Duprelon Mayer, and west by land of the es-
late, containing about fifteen arpents, more or
less; these two tracts being portions of two
tracts OF land purchased by Paul Andre from
Azolln savoie and Wallace Thompson, and adj
joining one another.
TermS-CaSh.
CELESTIN CHENIER,
Apill ii, 1874. administrators
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PARISH

Representatives, Geo. Pulford, Adolphe stagg
Napoleon Mcbride.
Clerk of Court, C. M. Thompson.
Sheriff, T. g. Fontenot.
Coroner, DR.. r. M. Littell.
Treasurer, Robert Chachere.
Assessor, NJ. L. Swords.
Returning Of1cer, C. F. Burr.
Surveyor, Leonce E. Lltteil.
Secretary Parish School Board and Superinten
dent of Public Schools, w. 8. Frazee.
POLICE JURY:
First Ward, VIM. Evans, Eraste Dupre.
Second Ward, Adelma Guidry.
Third Ward, J. E. Queb6deau.
Fourth Ward, W. F. ClOpton.
Fifth Ward, A. l.. Fontenot, r. Lafeur.
Sixth Ward, II. D. Courtney.
Seventh Ward, j. E. Butler.
Eighth Ward, E. Fl. MCGEE.
e. Fl. MCGEE, President, O%pelOusas.
Alex. Stage, Clerk, Whiteville.
SCHOOL BOARD:
A. L. Fontenot, President, 5th district.
First District, DR.. v. X. IriOn,
Second District, Jones P. Smith.
Third District, j. l.. Guilbeau.
Fourth District, w. S. Boykin.
Fifth District, DR.. G.. A. M. Cooke.
Sixth District, L. r. Carroll, Sr.
Seventh District, M. r. Wilson.
Eighth District, w. s, FraZee.
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Wednesday, May 16, 1894.
April IA, 1894.
NOTICE OF

ESTATE OF PHILEMON GUILLORY AND
MARIE L. FONTLNOT,
No. 5155.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, William M. FOntenOt, of the parish
of st. / andry, administrator of the estate of
Philemon GuillOry and Marie L.. FOn,enOt, both
deceased, has filed a final tableau Of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
hOmologation of the same;
And whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by order of court bearing date
April 9th, 1894.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file the same in writing in my office
in the town OF Opelousas, within the time re.
CURED by law, why the said tableau should
not be hOmologated and confirmed.
M. THOMPSON,
April Is, 1894. ct Clerk.
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uDUBLIC ALE
ESTATES OF MARY M. GARDINER AND
IGNACE GUTDRY.
No. 4S49.
PROBATE COURT-PARIsH OF ST. Ian.
DRY, LA.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of st. Ian
Dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
iast ana highest bidder. by the undersigned
dativeexecutor or any duly qualified auctioneer.
at the last residence of the deceased, at Coulee
Croche, in the parish Of st. Landry, on
Wednesday, May 10, 1894,
the following described property belonging TO
the estate OF Mary NJ. Gardiner and Ignace
Gnidry, deceased, late of the parish of st. Lam
dry, t0-wit:
4 tract of land situated in COul6e Crocle,
parish OF st. Landry, containing f1fty-nlne ar
penis more or less, bounded north by Auguste
Malveau and others, south by Jean and others,
east by Auguste Malveau and west by Baptiste
MeauX.
a lot of household furniture.
Terms and ConditiOns.-Th movable proper
ty cash. The lmmOvables One-half cash and
balance IN one and two years from day of sale
with eight per cent yearly interest from day of
sale, and ten per cent additional for attorneys
fees in case OF suit to enforce payment. The
estate to retain vendors privilege and special
mortgage on property sold.
TREVILLE LEGER,
Dative Executor. O.
April IA, 1894.
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CAPITAL STOCK $1,000 900
Shares $500.
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MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

George Pulford, Mayor.
j. b. SandOz, J. I. Stewart, F. E. Bailey, Henry
Chachere, Ell. D. Larcade, ouncilmen-on
vacancy.
W. s. Frazee, Attorney.
B.. A. httell, Physician.
VIM. r. Cochran, Clerk.
Frank E. Bailey, Treasurer.
Arthur Dejean, Constable and Collector.
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Opelousas Council No. 46s, A.. L. H., meets at
K.of T. hall on LIST and Sd Fridays OF each month
att p. m. from Oct. 1st to March 31st, and at 8 D.
N. from April I to Sept. 80. Henry E. Estorge,
Commander; WA. Sandoz, Sec'y. and Collector.
81: Landry Lodge No. IA. O. o. ", meets at
k.of hall on the I'd and 4th Thursdays of each
month, at Z p. m. from Oct. l to March 81, and
at p. m. from April l to Sept. 80 8. Jacobs,
NJ. W.; Theo. Hollier, Recorder.
0pelousas Lodge No. s4s7, Z. of H, meets at
k.of hall on LIST and Sd Tuesdays of each month
at Z p. m. from Oct. l to March 81, and at from
April I to Sept. 80. B. F. Anderson, Dictator:
w. A. Sand0z, Reporter.
Jefferson Davis Lodge No. 8s, K. of p, meets
at Pythian Hall on the LIST and Sd Wednesdays
OF each month at 1880 p. In. J.J Thomson, M.
W.; J.J. PerrOdin, X. of R. & s..
Humble Cottage Lodge No. 10 F. G A. N. meets
at Its Lodge on the 1st Wednesday after each
full moon. A. Levy, W. NJ; j. L. Cain, Sec'y.
Gordy r. A. Chapter No. 80 meets at Masonic
Hall on 1at Sunday after full moon at 10 a. NJ
Alphonse Levy, ii. p; C. N. Ealer, Secretary.
Societe de Progress de st. Laurent meets at Pro-
gress Hall on the LIST Sunday of each month at
p. M. Felix Lastrapes, Presidential A. La
yigne, Secretary.
Sons OF Honor meet at their hall on last sun
day Of each month at 10 m. Jacob Fisher, Pres
ident; Narcisse Pain, Secretary.
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CHURCHES.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Sunday, Low Mass at
$50 a. m. High Mass (sermon) at 10 a. m.
Catcchism at 8 p. M; Benediction at 4 =. m.
Catechism for country children at noon. Palm
Sunday, High Mass at $50 a. m.
A. DUBOURG, Rector.
P~REsBYTRRIAN CHURCH.-Services at Opelou.
sas every Sd Sunday of the month at. II a. ne,
and 7:so p: m: Sunday School every, Sabbath at
10 a. m. At Bellevue, the first Sunday of each
month at II a. IN. and 7:30 p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH.--At Opelousas, 1st. sd
and 4th Sabbaths, II O'Clock q. m, and z p. m.
Bellevue, I'd Sabbath, II o'clock a. m; Sd Sab
bath $3.50 p. m.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night at 7.
Sabbath School 10 O'Clock every Sabbath.
E. 7. DENsON, P. c.
BAPTIST CHURCH.-Opelousas, Rev. L. M.
Phillips pastor; services 1st and I'd Sunday in
each month; at IL q. M. and 8 p. m. Sunday
School every Sunday at 10 a. m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday night.
BAPTIST CHURCH.-Garland, La, Rev. l.. NJ.
Phillips pastor; services every Sd Sunday, II
a. m. and Z p. m.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Big Cane, La, Rev. L.
M. Phillips. pastor; services every 4th Sunday,
IL q. m. and Z p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.-There will be divine
service in the Church of the Epiphany on the
I'D Sunday In the mouth at II O'Clock a. m. and
on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p. M, the Rev. A. R.
Price officiating.
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ST. LANDRY
HOMESTEAD & LOAN ASSOCIATION,
Opelousas, La.

O~peiousas, La.
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OFFICERS:
BOARD OF DIREC'

M. DEPRES.
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PROBATE COURT-PARIsH OF ST. Ian.
DRY, La.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-30
THE COLD WEATHER.
Thermometer Many Degrees Below Zero
ut Rndford and Other Points.

Thermometer Many Degrees Below Zero
ut Rndford and Other Points.
RADFoRD, VA. December 2s.-tSpe-
cial.)-The thermometer here stood at
six below zero this morning. New river
Is frozen up tight. 1t is the coolest wea-
Their for many years.
ABINGDON, VA. December 2s.-(Spe-
ciai.)-A severe snow storm passed over
this section Wednesday night before a
strong northwest wind. Eight inches OF
snow fell. Last night was the coolest
OF the winter, the thermometer registering
eiga ,grees below zero this morning.
To 1t will probably be as cold
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December o.
Especial last night is said to have
been one of the coolest felt here since
winter before last. The skaters were out
to-day on the neighboring ponds enjoying
the delightful sport. and II the mercury
still holds down general turnout may De
expected on the ponds on Monday.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, December
29.-(Special.)-T coolest weather OF the
season was experienced last night. Water
fixtures all over the city are frozen; good
ice IL being harvested. The Riyanna river
Is frozen from bank to bank, and the
skating Is excellent.
SCOTTSVILLE. VA, December %
Especial )-Winter is here In earnest now.
A cold wave swept down upon us Thurs
day night. bringing snow, sleet, and rain.
From present indications l think our
ice-houses will all be filled with four
or fve-inch ice.
BLACKSBURG. VA, December %
Especial. 1.-The thermometer reached four
degrees below zero here last night. All
the ponds are frozen over with good ice,
and much will be harvested. The weather
this evening at 6 o'clock Is intensely cold.
STAUNTON, VA. December 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-It is clear and cold here tonight,
the mercury reading l6 at o'clock.
SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., December %.
Special. There was light fall OF snow
here yesterday, followed by clear weather.
IL grew colder and colder all day. This
morning there was a hard freeze. the
thermometer registering II.
WELDON, n. C., December 29.-(Spe-
cial)-The thermometer went down to
twelve last night. and everything is frozen
up to-day. The weather Is the coolest
since the great blizzard two years ago.
The canal is frozen over. and ice Is form
Ing rapidly on the Roanoke river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-30

me most notable and enjoyabis
dance was given by the Meherrin
boys at "Moore's Ordinary last
night. Music was furnished by .
reflected string band, and sumptuous re-
past was prepared and served by the
ekilfuI hands OF Mesdames c. 4. Copps
and T. II. Vaughan. Among those
present were Misses Lovelem Ewing.
Daisy shackleton, Leila Bruce. Alvimo
Price, annie Price. othello Ford. the
Misses Staples, Maud Wall, Misses Iaila
VIM. and Leila Price. Of Richmond,
and Mamie Staples and Coley Blanche
Lowell, OF Manchester. The gentlemen
present were II. o. Scott. w. Y. Fowlkes,
l.. M. Coynes, c. c. Wall. II. W. Wall.
r. w. Dickerson. NJ. s. Price. Irving Has
kins, Robert Priddy. j. Walter Davis.
r. ID. Davis Floyd Jackson Davis. A..
O. Green, Willie Harding, Marcellus
Arvin, Leon Staples. Joseph Staples. and
- Chatham. OF Manchester.
Wesleyan Sunday school celebrated its
close to-day with exercises by the
scholars, and speeches from the pastor.
superintendent, and other officers. The
church was beautifully decorated with
ferns and evergreens and huge CEDAR
tree loaded with presents.
Miss Coley Lowell. the beautiful and
accomplished daughter OF Captain James
Lowell, OF Manchester. returned home to-
day after a short visit to her friend
and schoolmate, Miss Leila Price.