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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
TO THE FIsTIO OARNryAI.
Bat Masterson and Joe Gavin WiII Run
Special Train.


DENVER, Colo, Feb. 4.-Bat Master.
son and Joe Gavin have arranged with the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company to run special train from Dem
yer to Ell Paso and return for the Maher-
Fitzsimmons prize fight, leaving Denver
at Is A. NJ. on Wednesday. February
IL, running through to Ell Paso without
change, carrying Pullman and chair-cars
through. The arrangement provides for
the accommodations of parties from He
lena, Butte, Salt Lake, Cheyenne. Denver,
Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Lead
vile, Aspen, Pueblo, Trinidad, Silverton
and Durango. The train will be run on
fast schedule time, arriving at Ell Paso on
the afternoon of Thursday, the 18th. Ad-
vices received from sporting men at the
points mentioned indicate that there will
be good attendance. Latest advices are
that there will be no possible contingency
by which the fights advertised cannot take
place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Bids for the BONDS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. ALI ar
rangements for opening bids for bonds at
IL noon tomorrow have been perfected.
The bids will be opened in the office of
Secretary Carlisle, in the presence of those
bidders who come in person, and the
names of the bidders, the amounts bid for
and the price bid will be given to the press
as soon after noon as possible. To-day a
larger number of bids were received than
on any previous day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
CAPTAIN FREIrGBs vorAGE.
So Successful That the Shipper Wi1 Scex
Greater Fentures.

So Successful That the Shipper WiEt Seek
Greater Fentures.
MILWAUKEE,, WIS, Feb. 4.--Captain
Adolph Freitch, who left here in the forty
foot schooner yacht or scow Nina, which
he built himself, April 26, 1894, for voy.
age down the lakes and across the At
lantic, has ieturned. He says he is the
only man who ever made the entire pas
sage across the Atlantic in q small boat
absolutely alone.
He now proposes to build another boat
In Milwaukee and sail down the Missis-
sippi, thence, after crossing the Isthmus
OF Panama, to steer for Melbourne, thence
to Sydney, to Bombay, to Alden on the
Suez canal. aIong the Medite erranean to
France, to Paris, to London and to New
York.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
ATTENDS zgMPERANoE MEETINGS
Beme5iciat Manner In Witch a Drunkard
IL Punished

BURLINGTON, N. j., Feb. 4.-Charles
Burr, sentenced by Magistrate Smith to at
tend thirty temperance meetings under
pain OF being sent to jail for drunkenness,
went to his first meeting Sunday afternoon
and was SO impressed thereby that he was
yesterday exhorting others to reform.
Charles Burr until Sunday drank more
Intoxicating liquors than any body in Bur
hngton. He is a butcher bv trade, and
besides does all kinds of work, for, owing
to bis appetite for liquor, he could never
keep position. The meetings are held
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Charles Tupper .Elec,ed.

NORTH SYDNEY, Nova SCOTIA, Feb.
4.-Charles Tupper, late Canadian High
Commissioners to England, who resigned
that position to run for seat in the Do
mlnion House of Commons, was to-day
elected to represent Cape Breton In that
house by 574 majority. His opponent was
the Hon. G. II. Murray. Liberal ex-Legis-
iatlve Councillor in the Nova Scotia Legis-
lature.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
LAST SEEN AT ROY.
Mrs. Cody's Relatives Continue In
Futile Search

Y .
Futile Search.
TACOMA, WASH, Feb. 4.-Late this
afternoon the relatives of Mrs. A. B. Cody
received news that woman answering
her description stopped Friday night at
Roy, a small station thirty miles south on
the Northern Pacific.
Upon leaving the next morning she told
the hotelkeeper she would walk to Naper-
vile, H., which is the town where her
husband was raised. She named other
towns unknown at Roy, but which her
relatives say are places in Illinois, where
she is acquainted.
On learning this special train was
ordered and soon pulled out, taking .
dozen searchers to Roy, whence they will
start out with buggies to search the sur
rounding country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05

one of the best-known railroad men in
Baltimore.
The chief promoter of the Terminal
Company was John Henry Miller of Balti-
more.
The Court of Appeals finds that these
two gentlemen have been guilty of the
grossest frauds, not only in their transac-
tions with Mr.. and Mrs. Dupuy, but in the
whole conduct of the business of the Term
inal Company.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
sEA4TLBs coNrRIBU UrIoN.
Records of Long Ago That IFiIL Figure u
the Venezuelan Dispute.

Records of Long Ago That WiU Figure IN,
the Venezuelan Dispute.
SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. Pursuant to
cablegram of this date from Lord Sails
bury, Charles H. Lugrin of this city for
warded to England's Prime Minister the
original manuscript of report made to
the British Government in 1871 by Great
Britain's commissioner appointed to de-
fine the boundaries of Dutch Guiana.
There are 400 pages in the report, contain
ing description of every settlement and
plantation in Dutch Guiana now claimed
by the British in the matter of the
Venezuela boundary dispute. All the
original grantees OF the Dutch Government
are named
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Kanted at santa Rosa.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 4.-Sheriff
John Burr tonight arrested Joseph Miller
on warrant from Santa Rosa, which
charged Miller with embezzlement and
burglary. Word was received several days
ago that Miller had shipped from Santa
stolen property. The chest arrived and an
officer was stationed to watch for the man
who would claim it. The man turned up
tonight and was arrested. An officer will
come from Santa Rosa to take Miller back.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Perished in the Wreck.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 4.-When
the Louisville and Nashville freight train
plunged into an open drawbridge January
Z, it was thought that number of tramps
were drowned. Some were subsequently,
accounted for, but it was agreed that there
was a telegraph operator in one. of the cars
Yesterday the body of Thomas A. Fenton,
weliknown operator, was found in the
channel. He was about 45 years old and
weli known all over the country. At one
time he was chief operator for the Western
Union at Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Fought Ncar Fort Canbv.

ASTORIA, Or, Feb. .-"Billy" Arm
strong was knocked out in the fifth round
by Private Wilson last night, few miles
west from Fort Candy, Wash. Arm
strongs back was injured in the first round,
when Wilson was almost out.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
TO ADvANoE CHURCH MUSIC.
Attempts WflJ Be Made to Forns an Or
Odnfsatt0n of Organisfe.

-~ssSSsPsc Uttt DO AlQQ6 co II OTxSt On V1-
0anfsatton of Organtste.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 4.-Forty
prominent organ1sts OF this city and
Brooklyn met last evening In the South
Church to consider the advisability of
forming an American guild of organists.
The Rev. DR.. Roderiek Terry presided.
After discussion it was decided to have
another meeting on Fe bruary 15.
The idea of the guild is to advance the
cause of church music, to elevate the
status of church organists, to obtain ac-
acknowledgement of their position from the
authorities of the church and to increase
the responsibilities and duties of the or
ganists. The membership is to be limited
to patrons, founders, fellows, associates
and annual subscribers.
A large committee of representative
organlsts will endeavor to secure the CO.
operation of the foremost organists in the
country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
MUST Par HIS WARD.
Guardian Taylor's Accounts Investigated
by the Court.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. Am the
matter of the guardianship of Annie E..
Taylor Superior Judge Clark to-day made
an order striking out items amounting to
$640 in the account of Guardian Taylor.
This was case in which the guardian
failed to give the court an accounting of
his trust for some time, and was finally
ordered to do so. He then put in an ac-
count which showed on it's face that his
ward was indebted to him about $500.
After Judge CLARK had trimmed down the
account it showed that Guardian Taylor
owed his ward about $400. This Guardian
Taylor will have to pay, or his bondsmen
Will be sued
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
Jack Wilt Meet MKta. .n

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 4.-Jack Nc
Auliffe. the lightweight champion, has
decided to again enter the arena. His
opponent will bs ssKidn Layigne. who
bested Joe Wolcott. They met to-day at
the St. James Hotel and arranged for a
slx-round "go," to take place in Madison
square Garden Marchs5.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
NEW TO-DAY.

The things that
people see are in
side of them and not
outside. No two
people see the same
thing exactly alike.
One woman may
look out at a beau
tiful landscape and
see all the beauty
and restfnlness and
grandness that there
is in it. Another one
will look out at the
same scene and see
nothing. One will
find enjoyment in a
brilliant company,
-, ,,1,,s:o - da10;1r
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
.No,c Fapors Immersion.

LONDON, ENG, Feb. 1.-The Rev. ]. A.
Spurgeon baptized the Rev. Mr.. Pierson
at Croydon last Saturday. Mr.. Pierson de-
clared that the two years he had been at
the Metropolitan Tabernacle had greatly
deepened his. conviction in favor of i'm
merslon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05

on SUNDAYS, Fridays and Saturdays. It
will take MIR. Burr ten weeks to serve out
his sentence. The citizens of Burlington
are looking forward with much interest to
the next temperance meeting, which will
take place next Friday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05

The champion fat man of the world is
now in Paris. NJ. Canon-Berg, who is of
Swiss nationality, weights something over
$50 pounds. His health is excellent, and
his appetite takes in enough food for i've
persons.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
To Momtnate an Arbitrator..--.....

BERNE, SWITZERLAND, Feb. 4. - The
Federal council has decided, with the con-
sent of the President of the Confederation,
to nominate an arbitrator in the Bering
Sea dispute between England and America.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05

are scarce, and THE CALL is pleased to be
aoie TO produce newsy one fresh from the
mining district, sent by William i. Ken
neay, one or the best known characters IN
this City and State. He writes as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
Catarrah Cannot be Cured

With Local Application. as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you have to take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
Internally, aud acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Casarrh cure
is no quack medicine. It was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country fer
years, and is q regular prescription, IL is
composed of the best tonics known, com
dined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combina ion of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results 10 cur
Ding catarrh. Send for testimonials freel
F. J. CHENEY 8 CO., Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, price seventy five cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
ssSo Flies ON NEe''

Saws the horse and COW that have
had a little rubbing with ANTI BITE,
the new and marvellous invention to
keep feas and mosquitoes from beasts.
They make your animals nervous
and irritable. No horse or cattle owner
a afford to be without it. The cost
is trifiing. being So forone half gallon,
which will last the season. :.
Best testimonials of those using 1T
now on hand. One trial worth its
weight in gold.
Agents wanted to sell this article.
Big money in it for you. For sale by
all druggists and livery stables OF by
NJ. SoMMER, chemist, Jackson Build
ing, Main st. New Iberia, La.
June 9-'95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
R egistratiOn.

Notice ia hereby given that the
office Of the registrar of voters Of
Nermllion Parish will be open for
the purpose of registering all per-
cons who are not registered and who
desire and are entitled by law 10
vote at the election 10 be held on
Tuesday the 2lst day of April, A..
ID, 1896.
Said Offices will open at the time
and places as follows, viz:
Opens at Court House on We'd
ne,day, February 10, 1896.
LIST ward on Monday, March 8. at
P. u. LeBianc's.
End ward on Tuesday, March 10,
at NJ. w. Coneley's store.
4th ward on ednesday March
IL. at J. I. Broussard's store.
9Th ward on Friday, March l3, at
DR.. j. I. Abslire's drug store.
9Th ward, Poll |, on Monday,
March Is, at Clsophas V%incent's.
9th ward, Poll 2, on Tuesday,
March II, at Celestin Dilhan's
store.
9th ward. extra on Wednesday,
March Is, at jacob Franks.
9th ward, Poll 3, on Thursday
March 10, at Eugene Dechamp's
store.
7th ward, Poll /. on Saturday,
March 81, at John Nugier's store.
7th ward, Poll 2, Monday, March
23, at Victor LeBlauc's store.
7th ward. Poll 3. Monday. March
80, at Charlie Cessac's (Beile Ile.)
And will reopen at the Court
House ON Monday, April 6, and
finally close on Saturday, April Is
WIN. w. KUEHLING,
Assessor & Elk oficio Registra ar.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
Brow ms
Iron Ett0r0.

which for more than 20 years
has been curing many people
of Dyspepsia, Bilionsness, Ma
iaria, Impure Blood, Neural
gia, Headache, Liver and Kid
neytroubles. It's the peculiar
combination of iron, the great
strengtll-giver, with selected
vegetable remedies of true
value that makes Browns Iron
Bitters SO good for strengthen-
ing and purifying the system.
It is specially good for women
and children-it makes them
strong and rosy.
Browns Iron Bitters is pleasant to take.
and it viii not stain the teeth nor cause
constipation. See the crossed req inc
on the Cur hook How to
Live a Hundred Years, y tells all about 1t:
free for &c. stamp. %
BROWN CHEMICAL CO., BALTIMORE, Nh
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

The farmer who has ''hoarded at
home during the year 1895 and has
his crib filled with corn and his
smokehouse full OF meat is 10 a fair
way Of sustaining himself and his
family without having to depend or
call on somebody for supplies. II
is comfort and money for the farmer
who will stick 10 lie live at home
policy Caucasian
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
GOODFOR EVERYBODY

and everyone needs it at all times OF the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You musth help the Liver a bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED z.
Mr.. c. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
saws: "SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Maiarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. ! shall use
It when in need, and recommend it."
Be sure that you get it. Always look for
the RED z on the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Biliousness and Sick Headache both are
caused by5a sluggish Liver.
j. I'll. Zeiin & Co, Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

Louisiana is largely a terra in
cognita" to the remainder of the
country, its history both political
and natural being practically un-
known or greatly Inexperienced
by even many usually we'll Informed
people. The lectures at the Catho-
lie Winter School of America, by
Prof. Alcee Fortier, of Tulane UNI
versity, and by Rev. Father Lang
lois, "the later Audubon" will prove
very instructive in this respect, and
generally entertaining as we'll. The
opening session of the Catholic
Winter School, will begin at New
Orleans, on the Thursday following
Mardi Gras in February next.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
TAKEN Up

By the undersigned, a beef, dun
color, aged 10 or IL years, has been
ranging in my neighborkood since a
calf; I have had said beef appraised
and the owner is hereby notified to
come forward. prove bis property,
pay costs aud take his beef or the
amount he is appraised for.
NAPOLEON HILBERT
January 4, 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

N0TICE.-An persons indebted to 0
having claims against the estate OF a
l.. Leblanc, will please cali upon the
undersigned for adjustment.
EDWARDS & GREENE, Attys.
May %, 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

Dear Sirs:-ship us as 0 10 as posi-
bic 2 gross Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. Ny customers want Grover
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience OF owes
90 years in the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
J. S. BROWNE & Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

4 good recommendation for Sim
mons Liver Regulator is. that it is
purely vegetable aud strongly tonic.
Then too. it is better than Pills be-
cause easier To take in liquid or
powder and with no gripping. while
the relief from Constipation, Bilious
ness. Sick Headache and Dyspepsia
is quick md sure. | find Simmons
Liver Regulator a very safe and
valuable family medicine.-Rev.
j. NJ. Rollins, Fairfield. Va.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
TAKEN UP

A beef, yellow aged 10 or u
years, has been ranging in my neigh.
borhood for the last ten or eleven
years.
33 tf NAPOLEON HILBERT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
S. NJ Az O " 8 y
G ULATORz

Are you taking SIMMONS LIVER REC
ULAroR, the "KMa OF LIVER MEDI-
cINEs?o That ia what our readers
want, and nothing but that. 1t is the
sane old friend to which the old folks
pinned their faith and were never dis
appointed. But another good recom-
mendation for it is, that it is BETTER
THAN PILLS, never gripes, never weak
ems, but works in such an easy and
natural way, just like nature itself, that
relief comes quick and sure, and me
feels new all over. It fails.
Everybody needs take a liver remedy,
and everyone should take only Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
Be sure you get 1t. The Red u
is on the wrapper. J. Ell. Xeilin g
Co., Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

One Of the curiosities nov on ex-
bibition ia New Iberia, Gays the En-
terprise, is a giant OF the Congo
tribe of Africans. He is 8 feet, 3
inches in height and weighs 400
pounds. being less than 81 years of
age. He was educated in this couE-
try, is naturally intelligent, speaks
English with auencv. has a pure ac-
cent and is very aft bile.
The Carencro Sugar Mill closed
down during Christmas week. after
a very successful season. There is
now no doubt that this company
will sntroduce sugar making ma
chinery the coming year and make
their plaut complete. This will
give Carencro a full fedged refinery
and provide employment for a larg-
err number Of men. The gentlemen
comprising the Carenero sugar CO.,
deserve much praise for their perse-
veranco; for in spite Of the hard
times, and many adversities, they
seem determined to make a success
Of their Observation-Disclosures
An Alabama paper says that an
enterprising Yankee book agent is
making a barrel Of money in Ala
bama. He came from Connecticut
and has been selling books chiefly
TO negroes. He soon am to APP
preciate the enthusiasm of the negro
in matters of religion. He found
that in all the illustrated Bibles the
pictures Of the angels were white,
and he conceived the idea Of having
a Bible made for the colored race,
filled to overlooking with pictures
Of the negro angels. The book cost
him about $l.l0, bat he placed the
first large shipment at SIS each, pay
able $3.50 cash, the balance in
monthly payments. He is selling
the Bibles as fast as he can get them
delivered.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

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Write for FREE Specimen Pages OF Soule's
Great Work, 716 PIP, on Bookkeeping.
Address: GEO. SoULE o SONS. New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GENU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
no Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
TO HoRsE OWNERS.

For putting a horse IN a fine healthy cof-
dition try DR.. 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. Us
%nts per package. For sale by druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

Uhamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
.ChronicSore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a
perfect MalariaI Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes Billousness without
purging. As pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
1t is as large as any Dollar tonic and
retails for SIC. To get the GENUINE
ask for Groves. Sold OIL its merits no
Cure no pay
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
Justices of the Peace.

First ward: Pierre Pelloat.
Constable: Camille Leblanc.
Second ward: Joseph Trahan.
Constable: Andrew Moss.
Third ward: j. Nelson Greene, Numa
Frederick.
Constables: Geo. E. Lyons, j. BY. Mon
tagne.
Fourth ward: Remy Broussard.
Constable: Sevenie Landry.
Fifth ward: Levy sarvery.
Constable: Columbus Spell.
Sixth ward: c. C. Blanchard, Eraste
Guidry.
Constables: Richard Greene, Alcide
Faux.
Seventh ward: Felix O'Neil.
Constable: J "A. Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE
EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE
Murphy j. Foster, ........Goyefno
$500. Lieut.. Governor
Thomas S. Adams, Secretary OF State
u w. Heard. Auditor
Jobn piekette. ....... Treasurer
NJ. C. Cunningham. .Attorrey-General
A. j. Lafargue, ..Supt. OF Pub. Educ'n
John Lanier, 49,. Register Land Office
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
POLICE JURY
SCHOOL BOARD

W. NJ. Conerly, President,
L. O. Broussard, superintendent;
Geo Hays, ]. A. Villien. E. w. Gas
pard, John Abshire, Jr., A. Theall
Octave Hebert, 0. B%ourque, A. Toups.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08
Town OF A BBEvILLE


C. j. Edwards, Eli Wise, Eraste Mouton,
L. J. Feray.
City Attorney-W. P. Edwards.
Constabe-Euphemon Leblanc.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-02-08

January 4, 1896.