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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

These facts were communicated to the in
habitants of st. Malo and Grandviile, who
wired in detail what had, taken place to the
Paris newspapers, in which articles appeared
declaring positively pthat the island be-
longed to France, and not to Britannia. 81
Z diplomatic correspondence has taken
place between the foreign offices OF both
countries, and It is reported a commission
will be appointed to settle the question as to
which country the island belongs. -"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
ENGLAND WANTS THIS ISLAND.

Small Pile Of Rock In tho Channel That
France Says 10 Hers.
Maitre Islet Is the most prominent rock on
that dangerous reef which Is some ten miles
from the Castle and harbor Of St. Heller, in
the Channel Isles.
Two months ago, the Governor Of Jersey,
accompanied by few members ofthe States.
set out to inspect the roads. Engiand's
union jack and the St. Andrews flag were
hoisted on the staff and ssluted by the
cheers Of the elated spectators. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Arabs Defeated by British.

q. q. Johnston, Imperial Commissioner IN
the British Central Africa Protectorate, re-
ports that he carried on successful campaign
against the Arabs north Of Lake Nyasa. Two
hundred and fourteen Arabs were killed IN
battle, and Chief Mlozi was captured ana
executed. Several stockades were captured.
TIE British force lost about forty indian
and African soldiers. y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
South Africa Tranquil.

In an interview Junkheer Beelaerts van
Bloklan, Minister Of the South African Re-
public to France and Germany, declared that
Of 1894, and does not dream of denouncing
1t, but 1t does not contain word about Brit
ish suzerainty. It only empowers Great
Britain to veto any treaty the Transvaal may
conclude If, in the opinion Of the British
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
KILLED His Mother and Himself.

At ogdensburs, N. Y. William oswell,
aged thirty-three years, shot his mother, Mrs.
Virginia T. Oswell, aged sixty-four, three
times, killing her, and then shot himself
BE recently lost his place and was un.
doubtsdly insane from worry over financial
matters.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Electric Shock Kills Two Brothers.

Lee Lewis. aged fourteen years, and bis
brother Joseph, aged twelve, were killed
while playing with a small wire, which be-
came accidentally fastened to an electric
light wire, at St. Louis, mo. me etoes
how was the first to receive tho shock, and
whom his brother ran to his assistance and
endeavored to pull the body from the wire,
he also received q shock which resulted In
almost instant death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Interest.

The Treasury Department has also begun
the task of sending to each Postmaster in tho
United States copy Of Secretary Cariisies
circular Of January 6 asking for proposals
for the purchase Of the new bonds. ~ di-s a.
rection of the Postmaster General these no.
tices are to be posted In conspicuous place
In each Office. ~ ~ y a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

Senate has thirty Republicans, OF whom,
Senator Porter, was absent on account OF
illness in his family. The six Democrats
voted for Mr.. Bri:e.
In the House thevote stood: Foraker, 81;
Bnce, d; John NJ Thomas, Of Springfield, 1;
Mr.. Gage, I; Judge Blondin, OF Cleveland q
Foraker receiving the full Republican vote.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
RHoDEs's APPEAL TO AMERICANS.
En- slishrnen Find Pleasure in Serving
Citizens of the United States.

EnSuSnIR6n Ciuu ln SERVING
Citizens of the United States.
Tbs London papers republish dispatch
GENT TO the New York World by Cecil Rhodes,
ex-Prime Ministerof Cape Colony, in which
he declares that England should have Amer
ira'- sympathy in the trouble in the Trans
vaaI. The Rhodes message is as follows:
.'CAPE Town, January IL, 1885,
''The position is that within the Trans
yaai there are 10000 newcomers and an old
population of Il, ,00J. With the development
OF the gold industry to u fuller extent the
newcomers will amount to 100000 in five
wears; eventually to hall Il million,
probably, more. From time to time the posi-
ton will be upset bv the attempts OF the
new population to claim common civil rights,
which eventually they certainly must get.
Craftsmanship should give them some rights
now, as the present state Is impossible for
the newcomers, who own more than
half the soil Of the Transvaal, and
nine-tentEs Of the wealth OF the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
SECRETARY CARLISLE HOPEFUL.
He Believes That the Popular Loan Will
BE a Success.

BE Success.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 13.-Secretary Carlisle
expressed the opinion that the new bond is
sue would be success. He did not intimate
whence the gold would come, but he spoke
with full knowledge of the number Of in
quries made for blank forms ior bids and
the informal offers already made. The mails
have brought in quite number Of inquiries
Tor blank forms on which to make bids. and
in some cases persons deSirous OF subscrib-
ing stated the amol.nt they wanted and the
price they would offer These figures. of
course. are withheld from publication. The
bids are regarded as informal, and, where
possible, those making them will be COM
municated with, and blank forms will be
sent them, so that they may comply with all
regular shape.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Minor Mention.

Peanuts are being successfully raised in
Arizona.
Prairie fires in Kansas have done immense
damage.
England recently gave orders to her to-
bacco agents in this country to buy no more
Kentucky tobacco.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
oHlo's NEW SENATOR.

Ex-Governor Foraker Chosen by the Legis-
lature 10. Succeed Brice.
!. B. Foraker in the Ohio State Senate at
Columbus received twenty ty.nine votes for
United States Senator, Brice ax and Georgo
A. Groot Pop.), Of Cleveland. one. The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Six stouaways Perish.

In the tank Of the steamer Hermann, which
arrived at Hull, England, few days since,
from Buenos Ayres, Argentine. was found
fifteen stowawsys. Six Of them were dead,
and the remaining nine were in an tnsenst-
bic condition, and you'd have died in few
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
s,,rht n.creass In Pensions,

The general pension bill for the year end
ing June 80, 1897. as reported to the House
by Mr.. Blue Rsp., Kau.) carries an appro-
priation of sI11, ,625, $50, being $5S. .750 below
the estimates and $5S,75O less than the ap-
propriation for the current fiscal year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Ma, ua,n.d in sItsslssIppi. .

At Hattersburg, Miss. F. D. Hathorne,
white, and Thomas Wade, colored, were
hanged. Hathorne and his wife lived un-
happily, and in December. 1894, Wade, at
the Instance OF the husband, shot the vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
German Scouts on Bicycles.

In Germany six men OF every regiment
are now mounted on bicycles to acts as
Scouta.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

Torpedo Boat Blows Up in Italy.
The boiler OF an Italian torpedo boat on
Lake Maggiore exploded sinking the vessel
and drowning twelve people who were on
board. ..- .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Government, the treaty damages British in.
tereSts. ...-.. ...:.
oHlo'S NEW GOVERNOR.
Inauguration of Asa S. Bushnell---An Ad-
dress Devoted to State Issues.

The ceremonies attending the inaugura-
tion Of Asa S. Bushnell, the new Governor Of
Ohio, ,oegan at II o'clock at Columbus,
when Governor Mckinley and his staff
and the Joint legislative and citizens COM
mittee met him at the Chittendon Hotel,
and, escorted by Troop A Of the CIeve-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
Damon and Pythias.

The Emma Warren troupe return.
ed here Monday night for the pur-
pose of giving u people this classic
play. An audience which crowded
the French Hall to its utmost Ca
pacity, greeted the players and gen.
erously applauded the more stirring
scenes. Chas. P. King appeared as
Damon and his rendition Of the part
was at times magnificent. Miss
Warren as the fair Calanthe, Mrs.
NJ ercer as Hermion, and Mr.. Gar-
sides as Pythias were up to the
standard, bat the rest of the support
were rather on the raw recruit
order. but the excellence of the main
characters fully atoned for these
minor Deficiencies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
Southern Pacific ColnAp Amy.

The shortest and most direct
route to all points in Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona. Colorado, Califor~
MIA srd on the Pacific Coast. The
Standard Gauge Short Line to Mon.
terey, and Mexico City, via Eagle
Pass.
Unexcelled track and train equip.
unent, ~inelading superb Pullman
Sleeping Car Service to Galveston,
Houston and San Antonio Texas;
Monterey and the City Of Mexico
and to California.
For fall information. apply to
L. Bassich, Agt., I. & V. r. r.
Abbeville La, or to
j. K~ruttschnitt. Genl. Mgr.
s. f. B. Morse, G.. Pa T.. A.
New Orleans, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

A popular fur wraps for the mid
winter season is the Rejane Cape, q
garment pointed in the back, shof1
on the shoulders and finished in the
front by stole ends that reach to the
bottom of the Dress. The entire
cape is boardered with mink tail:
and is lined with fancy brocade. a
favorite winter skirt is the Paquiu
nine gored model, with wide boz
pleat in front and very aariug at the
bottom. The rest OF the skirt is ia
narrow cores which r either pleat'
ed os shirred according to the kind
of fabric employed. They are lined
throughout and interlined half thelr
depth.
If you are unable to procure eitli-
er Of these journals from your news
dealer do not take any Substitute,
but apply by mail to Messrs. A. ME-
Dowell & Co., 4 West 14th Street
New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

TO whom it may concern:-

10 whom 1t may concern:-
About a month ago I sold to o
party then dealing in horses at ABS
beville, a pair Of draft oxen, one
white, the other red with numerous
white spots. The said oxen came
back TO my pasture, and are there
now. where the owner may come
and get them after due proof of
ownership and paying cost of this
notice as we'll as other costs if any
there is. If the said oxen are not
claimed in due legal time, they will
be offered for sale for the account Of
whom it may concern. All costs
deducted.
Parish of Vermilion Dec, II, 1895.
OcTAvE HEBERT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
30 Yoa Want to stop Tobaceo <
You cahsbe Cured while UsiAg Il.

The habit of using tobacco grows on q
man until grave diseased conditions are
produced. Tobacco causes cancer OIL the
mouth and stomach, dyspepsia, loss OF
memory, nervous affections, congestion OF
the retina, and wasting of the optic nerve.
resulting III il paifnaent of vision, even to.
the extent of blindness. dizziness or YER
Etigo, tobacco asthma. nightly ~snftocation.
dull pain in region of the heart, followed
later by sharp pains, palpitati0n and
weakened pulse, resulting in fatal heart
disease. It also causes loss of vitality.
QUIT, BEFORE TT is TOO LATE.
To quit suddenly is too severe a shock
to the system, as tObaceo-tO an invete-
rate user, becomes q stimuiant that his
system continually Graves. "Baco-CuroH
is a scientific and reliable vegetable RENEE
dy. guaranteed to be perfectly harmless,
and which has been in use for the last 23
wears, having cured thousands OF habitual
tobacco useTs-smokers, chewers and
snuff-dippers.
You can use all the tobacco -yon want,
while taking ''BaccO-Curo." 1t will no-
guarantee to permanently cure any case
with three boxes, o. refund the monav
with 10 per cent interest.
"Bacco-Curoo is not a substitute, bnt ~
| reliable and scientific cure-which .abso-
lutely destroys the craving for tobacco
without the aid of will power, n with
! no inconvenience 1t leaves the system
! as pure and free from nicotine, as the day
I you took your first chew or smoke.
Sold by all druggists, at $1.OO per boxy
three boxes, thirty days treatment, and
guaranteed cur, 1880, or sent direct upon
receipt of price. Send six tWO-cent stamps
for sample box, booklet and proofs free.
Eureka Chemical g. Manufacturing Co,
Manufacturing Chemists. La Crosse, Wis
coasin.-Sspt. z. @5.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
FOR SALE.

The wooden Draw Bridge across
Bayou Vermilion at Abbeville.
Sealed bids for the purchase AMI
removal of same are hereby advertis.
ed for, to be in the hands of the
Clerk of the Police Jury by the first
Tuesday of January next. The
Police Jury reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
j. N. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of Police Jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
Dec. 80, 1895.

Adliu OulCC dt NCW OtAOdloS A1c's
Dec. 80, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that Mertile
Benoit, widow of Alcee Vincent, has
fled notice of intention 10 make final
proof before Clerk of Dist. Court, at his
Office in Abbeville, La, on Monday the
10th day Of February, 1896, on timber
culture application No. $40, for the s.
half Of Sc Or and NE or of Sc or OF
section No. q, III township No. Ii, 81
No. 2 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Etienne Benoit, Lucius Broussard,
Valery Broussard, Cyphroyen Mar
ceaux, all of Vermilion Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY, Register.
Jan. 4, 1866.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Florestin Primeaux. a worthy old
farmer residing 10 Prairie Greig
near Henry J. Moss plantation, met
with a severe loss a short time since
in the total destruction by fire Of his
corn crib. He lost several hundred
barrels of corn, a years supply of
hay aud fodder, besides. all his farm.
ing implements and several barrels
of syrup which were stored in the
crib. A nice young horse was in
one of the stalls and was badly
burned before it could be gotten out.
Mr.. Piimeaux is an old man, has a
large family and is deserving in
every way Of assistance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
store gEns.sis.ri2ed.

The store Of 2. K. Millar, at
Lake Side, was robbed Sunday
night, Jan. 5Eh, of goods to the val
ne OF between $50 and 5000. No
clue as. to the robbers at last &C.
counts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
Tovvn a1Ad Parish.

Mr.. Elliott and son, Of Gneydan,
were here on basine IS this week.
Albert Laurents of Lake Arthur,
was 10 town this week on a short
business trip.
Williaua Choate, a prominent
stock man Of Cheniere an Tigre was
10 town this week.
Mrs. Ell Wise left Monday MORN
ing for New Orleans, where she will
remain until after Mardi Gras,
J. M. Frazer and family. left last
week for Fort Bend county Texas
where they will reside in the future,
Mrs. Moses Fischer left on Satur-
days train for New Orleans, where
she will spend some time with her
parents.
H. q. Landers made a business
trip to New Iberia and Abbeville
Tuesday, returning Friday.--Crow-
ley Signal.
Miss Znlme Broussard, a charm.
ing young lady Of the Lake simonett
section has beea spending a while
in town.
Martin Bagley went to New Or.
aeans this week 90 attend the Repah.
9ican State Convention He held
the proxy of Alezandre Broussard.
Judge Shaw made q trip to
Oheniere an Tigre this week TO Of
Hciate at the wedding of Mr.. Guidry
and q daughter Of William Choate.
Jos, T. Labit, the chairman of the
Parish Republican Executive Com,
mittee attended the State Conyen-
.tion in New Orleans last WednesA
day.
Mrs. Fred w. Robinson and lit.
sle daughter came over this week
and Fred wears a smile a yard long.
They are stopping at the Wall
House.
Judge Edwards, of Abbeville, was
in Bellevue last week. He accom-
panied his wife back home. Make
your stay longer next time, Judge,
Courier.
Mrs. Judge Edwards, of Able
willie, left for home last week, after
spending q month with Der sister.
Mrs. j. P. Smith and Miss E. RoI-
liDgsworth.-Courie
Eugene Gueydan went to New
Orleans Sunday in the interests Of
the VeruiIion Canal Company, be.
ing accompanied by Mrs. Gueydar
and children and also his father, j.
P. Gueydan. Mrs. g. will remain
in the city some time visiting rela-
sives.-Crowley Signal.
r. L. Wimberly returned Tues
day night from Vermiiion parish
where be hadebeen for the last three
weeks purchasing rice for Lowell
Curry q Co. L: Vernon Owen, O
New Orleans, who is visiting il
Crowley, returned with him, having
gone to Vermilion parish a few day:
nrev;aus.- Crowley G. American.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Edwards's rice mill was running
on full time this week and cleaned
out lots of rice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
Desire Vincent. Jr.,

who made homestead entry No. 1878,
for the east half of southeast quarter,
section IL, tip Il, south range l east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of, said land, viz
Mentor Guidry, Demosthene L. Ira
han, Edmond Hebert, Homer Hebert,
all of Vermilion Parish.
g. Med. BRUMBY,
Jan. 4, 1696.-6t. Register.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

The earnest solicitation of numerous
friends, and the almost unanimity of
those who first placed me in public office
and have since maintained me there have
influenced me to consent to become q can
didate for the office of Clerk Of Court of
Vermilion Parish once more. In asking
yonrs support I promise the same care and
attention to the duties of the Office as the
record of my past incumbency shows.
ALCIDE LEBLANC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
TAKEN UP

A beef, yellow aged 10 or II
years, has been ranging in my neigh.
borhocd for the last ten or eleven
years.
33-tf NAPOLEON HILBERT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Countre balls are getting rather
noisy nowadays. Too much cheap
whiskey floating around which has
been, or will be paid for by the cam
didates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

DR.. Robt. J. Young now is the
proud possesaor of a handsome ply
sicians closed phaeton, a stylish nov.
city 10 the vehicle line.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

The majority Of the delegates to
the Republican Convention which
met in New Orleans on Wednesday,
January 20, left here Tuesday morn.
ing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Senator Gallery has U thanks
for a copy Of a late agricultural re-
port.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Leon Broussard, one OF our oldest
citizens is having built on Main
street near Eranste Trahan's home, q
neat residence which will be occu.
pied by his daughter.in-law Mrs.
'AvitM. Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Now is the time to get ready for
spring garden. Get your ground in
thorough order and SOW only the
best of seeds if you want to be sue.
~cessful and enjoy plenty of vegeta-
bles. 9
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
N NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

Land Once at New UrIeansy La. Z
Dec. 30, 1895. {
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of
Court, at Abbeville, Louisiana, on
February IL, 1896, viz:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Stand up for your town through
thick aud thin and your town will
never 60 back on you.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

For sale, very cheap-one bicycle
ridden only about two weeks.
Apply to N. @. BoURoUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

A Pullman apartment car service
has been inaugurated between New
York and New Orleans connecting
closely with the sunset limited. and
really forming part Of that admira-
BILE system.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

The blackberry bushes are begin
ing to put out leaves.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Monday was a fine day, despite
the raw cast wind which prevailed
till about noon. "
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

With locks at BAYOU Plaquemine
and deeper water to the golf. Nor.
gan City will become one Of the
greatest Of southern ports. Every
body hopes Senator Gallery will
succeed in securing an appropria-
ton for deeper water in the Atcha-
falaya Bay.--Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
MTNOS T. GORDY,

as q candidate for reelection to the OH
of District Attorney of this, the III
judicial District.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
10 THE Voters OF TERAILIoN
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce FRANK
&. WINSTON as q candidate for the office
of Sheriff of the parish of Vefmilion at the
election in April 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds
and Lagrippe when Laxative Broms
Qninine will cure you in n day.
Does not produce ringing in the
head like Sulphate Of Qainine. Put
up in tablets convenient for taking.
Guaranteed to cure or money re-
funded. Price Is ceuts. For sale
by A. j. GODDARD & Co.
R. FL. Mills Co., Lmt'd.
nov9 IS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce to the
voters of the parishes OF Lafayette and
VermiIion, the name OF
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-01
T'respass Notice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not to
hunt upon, trespass upon or pass over
ride or drive through my fields and
Enclosures, in the 3fd ward of this parish,
fullest extent of the law.
I-20-'94. ALEXANDRA BROuSsvRD.