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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Abbeville will duly celebrate the
glorious Fourth this year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Several deaths occurred in New Or
leans last Monday from sunstroke, a
rare occurrence in this climate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26
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81 aaaEAG Dr.. Miles Nerve Piastersg.
School BOARD.
ABBEVlLLE. LA, june

ABBEV1LLE, La, June IS, 1897.
The Board of School Directors for
the parish of Vermilion met this day
in special session, having been called
together for the purpose of settling
with the Sheriff and ex-officio tax COL
lector CT said parish for the poll tax
on rolls of 1895 and 1896.
Members present were Messrs. O.,
Bourque, Geo. Hayes, Felix Broussard,
P. Dupre Leblanc, d. Fl. Hunt and
Vim. Connerly. Absent, Messrs. Jas.
a. Petty aud Aurelien Theall, the lat
ter having resigned az member Of said
board.
The Sheriff having failed to produce
lists Of persons who have not paid
their poll tax on rolls Of 1895 and 1896
together with the reasons why he had
not collected the same, the board could
make no settlement with him.
On motion Of Mr.. Hayes duly second
ed it was Resolved, That the Sheriff y.
oscar Eebert be notified to show cause
at the next stated meeting of this
Board on the lst Saturday in July why
the delinquency of nine hundred and
eleven (s911,00) dollars poll tax on roll
1896 and the delinquency of one thou
sand one hundred aud fourteen H.
l14.0G) dollars poll tax on roll of 1896
have not been collected and paid into
the treasury Of the School Board; and
that he be also notified to make at the
same meeting of this Board a report of
all the fines and forfeitures Of judicial
bonds since his incumbency of the
Sheritfs Office.
The President and Secretary were
then authorized to have the proceed
ings of this meeting published.
There beng no further business be-
fore the Board the meeting adjourned
sine die.
o. BoURQUE,
j. r. KITCHELL, Pres.
Secy.
Dear Sirs:-Ship us as cor as posi-
BILE 9 gross Groves Tasteless ChiI
Tonic. Ny customers want Groves
Tastoless Chill Tonic and viii not have
any other. In our experience of over
90 years in the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
j. S. BROWNE & Co.,
All drugeists guarantee DIR. Miles PAIN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is 4
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes Eiliousness without
purging. AS pleasant as Lemon Syrup
It is as large as any Dollar tonic and
retails for SOC. To get the GENUINE
ask fer Groves. Sold on its merits no,
Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Figs are ripening and the crop prom
ises to be unusu ally large.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

What about the proposed movement
to establish a union cemetery on the
outskirts Of town. Isn'ti it about time
to act2
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

.Ou~rscollege boys are coming home
and al a rule they have made good
recordS:5 at school. In the Baton Rouge
Truthsin an account Of the recent con-
test Of the University literary societies,
we fnsl the following complementary
mentisn of one of our young townsmen:
l"Tse young gentlemen on both sides
proved themselves to be apt and able
speakers and it was difficult to decide
to whsch side should be given the hon
ors ofSthe evening. The judges, how
ever, after consultation, decided that
the aefferson-Lee society had done
best ;snd awarded the medal to Frank
A. Gt4dchaux, of Vermiion as the best
declasmers"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Coulee Kinney bridge has been COM
pleted and is a sple ndid piece of work.
Roadoverseer Gustave Trahan has built
out the approach on the west side scme
thirty feet and put up a fine levee. He
istthe best overseer in the parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

The Ladies will find q nice selection
Of the latest styles in Easier head-gear
at the High Art Millinery store on Port
street. Call and be convinced of same.
Also dressmaking combined. Kindly
Soliciting your patronage we are yours
to command,
MISS ASHLEY & WILSON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Quite a number Of the Masonic fra
ternity from this place left Thursday
for New Iberia to participate in the
grand celebration Of st. Johns day
given by Aurora lodge of that town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26
J. r. KTTcHELL,
Secy.

All druggists guarantee DIR. Miles PAM
PILLS to stop Headache. One cent a dose"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

A kitchen and DINING room are be-
ing built to the Abadie house on the
corner of Washington street occupied
by Roht. Leger.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Every day heavy clouds rise and
hover around threateningly but the
distilled moisture 50 sadly needed by
the poor parched earth and withered
vege tation fails to fall.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-26

Bessan's horse revolted again this
week and spread ice and confusion all
around. Probably a mule would not
be so contrary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05

| Executive in breaking an appointment
| with a committee of the military on
Friday last
Throughout the meeting there were
many expressions of dissatisfaction
among the officers on account of what
they considered was an insult. Several
of the officers were willing to put the
blame on Major Potter for not deliver
ing Minister Cooper's message, but
Captain Murray Strengthened that out
by saying he had received inside infor-
nation which convinced him that Ma
jor Potter was innocent
Captain Camara held a cast-iron
opinion that the Government cared
nothing about the Volunteers, and this
being the case he could see no reason
why any committee should go tagging
after the Executive.
Another officer said he was satisfied
the Government did not want any
more volunteers. 1t was Captain
Whites opinion, and this had spread
among the members of B Company
until they had become demoraIized and
took no further interest in the militia
He could not speak authoritatively,
but he believed this was the case with
the men in d Company. To encourage
the men, considerable expense was nee
essary, and the money had to come
from the pockets of the officers If any
support was given by the Government
or any appreciation of the services of
the Volunteers. it would be a different
matter.
Major McLeod's feelings had changed
somewhat. The day the committee
called at the Foreign Office. the officers
had waited for 10 minutes in the room
between that used by the President and
the one in which Minister Cooper was
then sitting. The door to the Minis
ter's room was open and the committee
was in plain sight. When Major Pot
ter told them that the Minister would
see them on Monday. he was rather
dumbfounded and the whole affair
seemed such a large joke that he had
laughed himself into a headache On
Saturday. however. reaction set in. and
he realized 10 the fullest extent. the
snub that had been thrust upon them
The more he thought of the matter the
more angry he got He saw no more
reason now why some attention should
not have been paid to them by the
Minister than he did on Saturday. At
this moment a bicyclist rode down
Richard street. and the rumbling of
the wheels completely drowned the
Majors remarks. Those officers who
sat next to him say the expressions
weer real nice.
Lieutenant-ColoneI Fisher was called
upon for his views. He stated that
Minister Cooper had called upon him
Saturday to ascertain what beautifully
expressive words he had used as he
left the Foreign Office on Friday 1t
was so long between Friday and Sat
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urday that he had forgotten some OF
them. But" continued the speaker, Il
told him all 1 could think of. and he
was willing TO let it go at that The
Minister told me that it was all
through misunderstanding The Ex-
eXutiye. he said. would be glad TO meet
us, and il is for rs 10 decide today
whether or not we Will accept the
amended invitation TO confer. So Ear
as / am concerned (just here the clang-
ing of the church bells confused the
Colonel so that his voice could not be
heard But if you are willing to over
look the matter of Friday. | will abide
by the will of the majority"
In the matter of work for the unem-
pioyed members of the n. G. H, one
officer said there was no use trying to
secure it. He knew of a number of
competent men who had put in their
applications. but nothing had been
heard from them. He made the state
ment, also, that he knew where men
had paid to retain their positions in
the Government. Considerable discus
sion followed this charge, and it is
probable that it will be thoroughly in
Before the meeting closed it was de-
cided to wait on the Executive between
: and 3 p. m. today
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
VALLEY TENNIS CLUB GROUNDS ON KUAKINI STREET.

read in the Advertiser on Saturday
ison's between a bus line and the Cit
liens Guard.
Although considerable, and to my
mind unnecessary, feeling appears to
exist he said yesterday, lin the minds
of some of the militia regarding the
matter | consider the present discus
sion unwise | think loose and care
less talk has been INDUCED in, accord
ing to your report by Captain White,
which should not be allowed to pass
without criticism.
Il refer particularly to Captain
Whites bus story. / cannot under
stand how Captain White, having the
knowledge he has of the affairs, can
make, this statement and fling the
sneer he does at an organization whose
value-not eXpense-to the Govern
ment is equal with any. The Citizens
Guard was organized by the Board of
Officers of the Annexation Club in 1893
for the purpose of bringing into serv
ice foreign members of the club not en-
rolled in the militia. Permission was
sought of the Government to so or
ganiZe and, against the wishes of the
then military dignitaries, the request
was granted. Some of the now kicking
military officers being members of the
Guard
THAT the Government was wise in
allowing this organization and trusting
to its support and the efficiency of the
men, their prompt response to a call
and the faithful performance of duty
in January, 1895. proves. Still. | am
J,n che do
eide. l prefer that the other matters
under discussion remain in allegiance,
but, in answer to your question, l GER
tainly do think the Citizens Guard is
as much service to the Government as
the militia"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
FOREST FIRE.
Flames ON TantaIus Destroy Many
Young Trees.

l L
Young Trees.
| Shortly after o'clock Saturday aft
eTnoon large volume of smoke was
| seen rising from the Tantalus heights,
little later that there was large fire
on the mountain. 1t was noticed by
the man who has charge of the nursery
up there, and he being alone, and
finding the fire was increasing, at once
came down to Awawa, the native po-
liceman, for assistance. About this
time, Mr.. David Haughs, the forester
at the Government nursery saw the
smoke, and with all haste went up Tan
talus with his three Japanese. He also
found that the fire was rather exten-
siye and gaining ground. He located
it on the ride on the left side, just be-
low the Government nursery, where a
large number of young trees had been
planted. Mr. Haughs sent a message
to Captain King and, the Minister rec
ognizing there must be no delay, tele-
phoned to Wray Taylor, acting Com
missioner if Agriculture, to get 25 or
30 men and at once go up the noun
tain and put the fire out. With the as
sistance of Marshal Brown, the party
were on the move within half an hour,
and on reaching the back of Punch
bowl struck out on a trail which took
them directly to the location of the fire.
When they got there, however, the fire
was under control, as Haughs and his
Japs, knowing the place SO well. had
been hard at work, and with a little
assistance had conquered the flames.
With the help of the party the fire was
put out entirely, and after waiting
about for nearly an hour to make sure
there would be no further outbreak,
they all walked to town, reaching there
a little before 10 o'clock Considerable
damage has been done by the fire to a
large number of young trees of the
iron wood, eucalyptus and acacia va
riety. They were growing very nicely.
The fire spread over about half a mile,
and at one time looked serious. tt is
not known how it started. but there
is reason to believe that it was done
by some of the many boys who were
up the mountain that afternoon. Cap
tain King went right up to the scene
of the fire.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05

/ was q large tent, under which the
| guests were received and refreshment:
/ served. Here, too, a quartet of native
| singers, amid collection of palms anC
| ferns, helped to make the afternoon
| enjoyable. On the back nets of the
courts were flags of different nations
and out upon the lawn were tables
where lemonade was served. Over 30(
people were present during the after
| noon.
The courts of the Valley Tennis Club
are, without doubt, the best in the
city, and many an enjoyable set was
indulged in by various players, both
male and female, who were present on
Saturday.
The grounds on Kuakini street are in
a fine locality, where a cool breeze is
always stirring. and where the view
of the mountains round about add an
additional pleasure. One court is on a
slightly higher level than the other
two, and runs at right angles to the
others on the lower ground, as shown
in the accompanying cut. The emf
nence on which the tent was situated
Saturday, is a splendid place from
which to witness the playing COM
manding. as it does, a sweeping view
of the three courts.
The boys of the Valley Tennis Club
are to be congratulated on their most
excellent courts and the bringing of
their organization into such promi-
nence. They have some excellent play
ers among them, and will make a fine
showing in the tournament
Mrs. S. M. Damon, assisted by Mrs
\. E. Nichols, Mrs. s. NJ. Ballou Miss
Sadie Carter. Miss May Damon. Miss
Mabel SoTenson, Miss Florence Carter
and Miss Rita Schmidt kindly did the
hOnOTs for the club. The ladies in
charge of the serving We're: Mrs. J. o.
Carter Mrs. Young and Miss Campbell
Following is aflistof the officers of
the club:
PTesident-DF.> A. r. Nichols.
Vice President-H. W. NJ Mist
Secretary-A. St NJ Macintosh.
TreasuTer-W. E. Brown
Committee in charge of opening day
H. ". Mist, F. T. P. Waterhouse and
George A. Howard.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
Palama Chapel entertainment.

Mr.. c. Hedemann, manager of the
Honolulu Iron Works, gave a stereop-
ticon exhibition at Palama Chapel Sat
urday evening The room was well
filled. and everybody had good time.
Mr.. Hedemann presented views of Ha-
waiian life, scenes at the Worlds Fair,
in America, Scotland, Norway and In
dia. Interspersed were comic pictures,
which created a great deal of amuse-
ment. The members of the congrega-
tion are very much indebted TO Mr..
Hedemann for his kindness.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,

You will receive careful instruction
from competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's Offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation-the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent
161a Bethel Street, Honolulu.
City Carriage Company has removed
to the corner of Fort and Merchant
SITS. Telephone No. 113. First-class
Carriages at all hours.
JOHN s ANDR ADE
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
Police Court Notes.

In the Police Court, Saturday morn
ing, VIM. Kaomea plead guilty to the
charge of assault and battery. SEN
tence suspended.
Hull. native lad, plead guilty 70 the
charge of truancy. Sentence suspend
ed.
]. G. Waibel plead not guilty to the
charge of violating Section 90 of Acts
GA CT the Laws of 1896. in Honolulu,
during two months last past, by soIic-
Ting orders for goods, wares and mer-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
Kams Win Again.

On the Makiki baseball grounds Sat
urday afternoon. the Kamehameha
game from the Punahous Up to the
sixth inning the game was fine one.
the score standing 2 TO 8. in favor of
the Kams. After that the boys went
TO pieces. and at the end of the game.
the score stood II to 3. Another game
between the two educational insti.u-
tions viii be played next Saturday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
New Hilo Lumber Yard.

Haekfeld & Co. will. through their
representative, Mr.. Rodick, close a con-
tract for the lease of a lot on lower
Front street, with $50 feet frontage,
belonging TO Mrs. Jules Richardson
The lot is to be used as a lumber yard
and will be opened for business about
July LIST. A reduction in the prices of
lumber is promised and a complete
stock is to be constantly on hand
Hawaii Herald.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
Wooden Goods.

The closing-out sale at the Temple
of Fashion is a big success, and the
only cause is the big reduction. Wool
en- goods are the special feature that
viii be advertised in this paper for the
next three days. The former price was
81. S1.25 and s1.50, and they are now
offered at the very low figure of %
cents. in order to close out.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
Expect Hfghor Duties,

NEW YORK. March 11.-Loans to
the amount of $4,000 900 have been OBJ
tanned from New York banks within a
week to pay duties on goods held in
bond in anticipation of higher duties
under the new tariff. One loan of
$500 900 was secured TODAY
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05

chandise, by sample, as the represen-
tative OF certain foreign houses which
do not hold any merchandise license.
The motion for discharge of the case.
as no offense. was offered The trial
will come off today.
The case of F. A. Cook. the ex-
mounted patrolman. was nolle pross'd
and defendant discharged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
VALLEY PLAYERS
Opening Of Tennis Court ON
Saturday.
GREAT SOCIAL GATHERING
Delightful Entertainment
by Members.
HandsOmest and Most Complete
Courts on the Islands-Club
House to be Built.

From to Saturday afternoon, the
boys of the Valley Tennis Club enter
tanned their friends royalty at the
courts on Kuakini street, the occasion
being the formal opening of that or
ganization. The grounds were very
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
On the lawn, between the three courts,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
WILL MEET TODAY
Officers Of National Guard and
Cabinet.
DECISION ARRIVED AT YESTERDAY
Difference of Opinion Re-
garding Friday Trouble.
Some of the Committee Still An
gry-Ugly Charges Made by
an Officer.
DECISION ARRIVED AT YESTERDAY

There was meeting of the staff and
field officers of the n. G. II. yesterday,
at which Lieutenant-C Colonel Fisher,
Maj. G. F. Mcleod, Captains Smith,
Murray, Camara,. Lieutenants Berg
strom, Klemme, Kekamano and Jacob
sen were present. The object of the
was to review the action of the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-05
CAPT. M'STOCKER OBJECTS.

Thinks the Citizens Guard as Good
as Militia.
Deputy Collector McStocker fails to
appreciate Captain Whites remarks
about the Citizens Guard He had
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-05-27
SHORT ITEMS CAZETTED.

W. j. Ruddy of Lamberton took
dinner at Hotel Francois last Thurs
day.
81. A. Alger of Hillsdale, Mich, was
in the city during the latter portion of
last week.
Henry Schleuder will leave to-mor-
row for Freeborn to be present at the
Decoration services at that place. He
will be absent for one week.
Attorney A. E. Clark came down
from Montevideo on Friday of last
week aud spent two or three days
with his relatives in and around this
city, after which he left on a short
recreation trip at the lakes around st.
Paul and Minneapolis.
There will be convention of school
officers and trustees at the court house
in this city at two o'clock this after
noon. State Superintendent Fender
CAST will be present and will speak
upon some very interesting topics.
Each school district in the county is
expected to be we'll represented.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-05-27
Perfect Sight

is not always assurance of
a perfect eye.
A serious optical defect
is often present with the
best vision.
Not how we'll can you
see, but how easily can the
eyes do their work is the
question that decides the
need of glasses.
Positive, practical value
is guaranteed with every
pair of glasses furnished
by III. M. HITCHCOCk,
the Optician, the purchss-
er being the judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-05-27

Their mouths are stopped with rust.
One brotherhood rules all the land,
One nation day and night,
AS side by side again we stand
Like those who scale a height
And looking down across the fields
When autumn pours her horn,
We bless the largess peace now yields,
The cotton and the corn.
No none shall these our banners be
In strife fraternal raised,
From lake to gulf, from sea to sea,
This message far is blazed:
1--WE mourn our dead, our loved and lost,
With tears for all who fell;
The blue sky's depth, the gray stars host
Shall be their sentinel"
For Lexington and Concord town
Still in the distance shine,
And Washington still marches down.
And ruthless Brandywine;
And Grant and Lee in silence rest.
To put all feud to scorn,
While spring from out the battles breast
The cotton and the corn.
ERNEST M'GAFFEY.