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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-10-16
Another Crank Heard From.

AM&GM NE G&AAAA
Our article of a few weeks past
entitled Talking Rank Nonsense"
found a very pointed application
among some Of our New Orleans
confreres. The astnte editor of the
Algiers Herald, after commnnlng a
while with bis dictionary falls into
a Git, something after the fashion of
Mahomet. and proceeds to %annihilate
us asserting with great vehemenee
that Drs. Holt, Touatre and others
have not pronounced the disease now
prevailing in New Orleans, yellow
fever. The best denial Of this wild
talk is found Ia the following extract
from a letter of DR.. Touatre pub
lished in The Times Democrat Of Oc-
tober 3rd.
"As the result of a studY, IN OH
cial documents Of the history OF the
thirty.two epidemics Of yellow fever
which have appeared in New Orleans
during the last half century, ! have
discovered two laws Of which | re-
Gently put the public 10 possession in
an article published September p 10
the Times-Democrat and the Bee,
thinking that they might have a niti,
eating influence on the prevailing
scare.
These two laws. from which there
was no deviation 10 the thirty-two
previous epidemics, are
L. No one of the great yellow
fever epidemics which have rasaged
New Orleans but has started in May
or June; and after the first case, i
has uniformly taken "a period of
from one and one-haTf month to two
months incubation for the malady to
become infectious and really deadly.
2. The epidemics which have
started as late as August have. none
of them, amounted to anything.
Now, it is as clear as the MONDAY
sun that DR.. Tonatre considers The
present outbreak Of yellow fever in
New Orleans ian epidemic" else he
would not use the term "previoui
~epidemics." Moreover, in order te
obtain thirty.two epidemics during
/, the last fifty years it is necessary to
SO designate all outbreaks of tht
size OF the present one.
We did not use the word "epi
demic' with any intention Of there
BY signifying "a plague or pest
leDcev as the erndite editor Of tn
Herald apparently imagines, ba
employed the term in contradiction
9 to sporadic" as is the cas- when
disease is present 10 single and seal
tered instances. The term epidemic
implies that the disease OF it is use'
falls suddenly npon q people, AM
: generally implies, further, that j
spreads widely and rapidly and tina
its prevalence is OF limited duration
We are friendly to New Oflcan
and sympathize with its hospitabl
!, people in their affection, but tn
truth should offend no one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-10-16
NOTICE.

The public Is notified not to sell
anything to my wife, MfIaasie Camp
bell Briggs, on my account, not to
buy any of the commG ity property,
from her; any such coDlracts will be
repndiated.
ALEXANDER BRIGGs.
Abbeville, La, August IA, 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-10-16
Fair Play and Facts.

II lew uayS aSO III ailuuthS W lily
misfortunes which had befallen the
bridge at Perry we playfully termed
it "a white elephant" t is really
shocking that such a little thing
should occasion the terrific explosion
which startled us last Friday morn
ing when we opened the Republican
Idea. We can easily afford to lg-
more, with our other ignorance, the
will rant and wrath so freely in
dulged. We are too deeply con-
ceraed 10 the welfare and pros
perity Of the whole parish, Perry's
Bridge and Fair Play included, to
harbor any such thing as" "a grudgc."
We were reliably informed that the
parish was about to undertake the
repair of the schooner Dmma and
that it would cost a good round sum,
several hundred dollars. Of the
merits Of the affair we know Moth
ing, though Fair Play tells US
"That The parish is to be called on
to pay $500 damage for a seventy.
five dollar schooner and rotten at
that, is simply ridiculous, and we
havemore faith in the good Judgment
of our parish fathers. Why a kite
made OF good paper could have hit
the bridge with equal force that the
schooner Emma did and would have
came ont safe and sound, the claim
of $500 damage is simply unjust and
unreasonable, for it was tn fault of
the master of the schooner if he hit
the bridge"
IF this be true, why as q good citi-
zen and loyal defender Of Perry
Fair Play should have so informed
the Parish Fathers and see TO it
that they rejected this ridiculous
claim." Why not expend some Of
your energy and Indignation 10 this
direction !?
J II anything runs into the bridge
J at Abbeville and damages it we
guarantee that the police jury will
!, collect the cost of repairs or we will
contract to Iiberate a hornets nest
in close proximity TO their ears.
It is unfortunate for the parish
treasury, We repeat, without malice
: aforethonght, but with due regard
for the facts which even Fair Play
must acknowledge
Il IL That the bridge at Perry wal
built without obtaining a permit
) from the Secretary of War.
:. % That q dismounted coal barge
!, hoated down the bayou and smashed
i the draw so badly that it had to b.
j rebuilt, and that the owners Of th'
] barge could not or have not ant
most likely will not be made to pa
for this damage.
:. &c That the schooner Emma
"that rotten $75 schooner Emma"
! you please, tried to butt the draw Of
of the bridge and now threatens
law suit for $500 damages.
By the time u decidedly to-
previous friend at Perry has fgure'
ont the cost Of repairs on the Emm'
and the why's and wherefores OF th
situation. the yellow fever scare will
have passed and being enabledH'
: view matters with a less jaundice'
y vision and a more equitable AM
courteous frame Of mind will &C
Knowledge that Perry's Bridge 10
g no truer, frmer friend than tbi
paper and its editor.
--m~-mm
r. rda IN nrotect itself aOains
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-10-16
House for Rent.

The cottage recently occupied by
w. o. Pipes may be rented upon
application to DIR. w. D, White.
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who, In the future. may fight as gal
lantly as their fathers.
When the cheerings was at its loudest
ana when the wind had somewhat died
away, touching scene was re-enacted
which was seen by few. silently Mrs.
Grant stole away from the president $
reviewing stand. where she had been
watching the gallant troops go by. and,
leaning on the arm OF her son. Colonel
Grant, made her way Ia the tomb. fol-
lowed only by the members u the Grant
family The bronze doors were opened
and the widow OF the hero passed from
the noise OF the outside world into the
quiet OF the tomb. For about 10 min
utes she stayed there and then, with her
face hidden In her hands. she left the
scene.
Soon after this President Mckinley
went aboard the Dolphin amid the
booming of guns and reviewed the great
warships that lay in the shade OF the
tomb. The dense crowds still stayed
in their seats and watched the end ot
the land parade. Then. when the last
company had passed out of sight ON
the white roadhed the hundreds OF thou
sands OF spectators sought their homes.
All traffic was congested and II was
hours before the tide OF travel fell 10
Its normal condition.
Mckiniey's Tribute to IN. Dead.
Following is the speech of President
Mckinley:
Fellow citiZens-A great life dedi-
Gated To the welfare OF the nation. here
nnds its earthly coronation. Even II
this day lacked the impressiveness OF
ceremony and was devoid of pageantry
II would still be memorable. because IL
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tween the Pennsylvanians and the Jer-
sey men the immense crowd in the mu-
nlcipal stand opposite the reviewing
party sang national hymns
Following the Jerseyites came the
troops nom Connecticut. Ahead of
them IN carriage rode Gov Lorin A.
Cook. Next came the Massachusetts,
militia. headed by Gov. Roger Wolcott
and stan. Most notable Of all was the
ancient artillery company ~ Boston.
commanded by col. Henry Walker
Maryland's famous regiment. the Fifth
Of Baltimore, came In the wake Of the
Massac chusetts force. Their band
played My Maryland" and the crowd
cheered tn the echo. The militiamen
from New Hampshire wore continental
uniforms and marched with precision
TO the accompaniment OF a quickstep
by the band. Following came the Vir-
ginia soldiery. Gen. Charles j. Ander-
son, commanding Two companies of
colored troops made a good appearance
In the Virginia lines.
The Grant party left the stand soon
after the Virginia soldiers had passed
They were driven away i'm four car
riages, Governor Lippitt OF Rhode ISL
and followed with his stan. Governor
Josiah Grout led the Vermont soldiers
Governor Bushnell ot ONO ana stan
were next In line followed 10y the Ohio
militia. The Ohio troops saluted the
president who smiled and lifted his hat
Gov. John X. Tanner of Illinois, who,
with his staff all mounted on black
horses alone represented Illinois. was
kept busy dofiing his silk hat To the
crowd. The District Of Columbia sent a
fine looking lot Of young men In zouave
and cadet uniforms to represent the
military pTuwess OF the national c6pl-
tai. There was one company In green
uniform. and II was very properly
named the Emmet guards They came
In for "a lot ~ cheering. and they de-
served IL because they showed the pres
ident lots Of tricks In military maneu-
yering as they stepped past the review
ing stand.
There was a long break In the line
after the Washington cadets passed.
and during the wait President Mckin-
ley and the other members of his party
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states and the sovereign people from
every section of our common country.
who Joined in this august tribute tn the
soldier. patriot and citizen.
Almost II years have passed since
the heroic vigil ended and the brave
spirit of Ulysses :. Grant fearlessly
took its flight. Lincoln and stanton
had preceded him. but of the mighty
captains of the war Grant was the first
to be called. sherman and sheridan
survived him. but have since joined
him on the other shore. The great
heroes of the civil strife on land and
sea are for the most part now no more.
Thomas and Hancock. Logan and Me
Pherson, Farragut and Porter. and "A
host of others have passed forever from
human sight. Those remaining grow
dearer to us. and from them. and the
memory of those who have departed,
generations yet unborn viii draw their
inspiration and gather strength for
patriotic purposes. "A great life never
dies. Great deeds are imperishable.
great names immortal
General Grants services and char
acter will continue undiminished and
advance in the estimation of mankind
so long as liberty remains the corner -
stone of free government. and integrity
Of life the guaranty OF good citizenship.
Faithful and fearless as 4 volunteer
soldier. intrepid and invincible as
commander-in-ch chief of the armies uf
the union. calm and confident AS pre.i-
dent of the reunited and strengthened
nation, which his genius had been in
strumental in achieving he has "ur
homage and that Of the world hut
brilliant as was his public character,
We love him all the more for his home
life and homely virtues, his individual
ity, his bearing and speech, his simple
ways had a flavor of rare and unique
distinction. and his Americanlsm was
so true and uncompromising that his
name will stand for all time as III" "m-
bodiment Of liberty. loyalty and nation
al unity.
Victorious in the work which. under
divine providence. he was called uppn
To do. clothed with almost llmlt',s-
power. he was yet one Of the people
patient, patriotic and just. Success did
not disturb the even balance Of Ills
mind, while fame was powCrless td
sNerve him from the path of duty
Great as he was in war. he loved p,A,r
and told the world that honorable ar
bitration of differences was the best
hope OF civilization.
With Washington and Lincoln
Grant has an exalted place in history
and in the affections Of the people To-
day his memory IL held in equal esteem
by those whom he led to victory and hy
those who accepted his generous terms
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or peace. Veteran leaders. blue and
gray, here meet not only To- honor and
name Of the departed Grant, hut 10 tes-
tity tn the living reality % the fraternal
national spirit which has trlumphed
over differences past and transcribed
the limitations of sectional lines.
Its completion. which we pray God
speed, will be the nations greatest
glory. IL Is right. then, that General
Grant should have a memorial COM
mensurate with his greatness and that
his last resting place should he his
choice, To which he was SO attached In
life and of whose ties he was not for
getful even i'm death. Fitting, too, is IL
that the great soldier should sleep be-
side the river on whose banks he first
learned the art of war and OF which he
became a master and a leader without
a rival But let us not forget the glori-
Gus distinction with which the metrop-
oils among the fair sisterhuod of Amer
lean cities has hOnored his life and
memory With all that riches and
sculpture can do To- render an edifice
worthy of the man, upon site unsur-
passed for magnificence, has this mon
ument been reared by New York as
perpetual record of his illustrious deeds.
in certainty that as time passes, around
II Win assemble with gratitude and
reverence and veneration men of all
times, races and nationalities,
New York holds in it's keeping the
precious dust of the silent soldier hut
the achievements what he and his
brave comrades wrought Tor mankind
are in the keeping of seventy millions
Of American citizens who Will guard
the sacred heritage forever and forever
more -
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colors. guidons banners-g' canned old
glory. while from thousands OF throsts
of brass rang out the strains Of music
martial and reminiscent. inspiring and
harmonious.
Promptly at i;iO O'Clock the head of
the parade appeared in sight. "a few
blocks below the reviewing stand. and
was halted TO allow the presidential
rarity to finish luncheon. II was :
o'clock when il got in motion again
The president, escorted by Mayor
strong, went 10 the reviewing stand,
and men-ofwar began firing the sa
lutte.
With General Dodge and his staff
rode Chief Joseph. the Nez Perce In
dian. and Buffalo Bill. The West Point
cadets marched next. with their usual
precision and were loudly applauded.
as We're the battalions of the United
states engineers. Ninth regiment United
States infantry and battalion of
United States artillery. Those were sue
ceeded by the FIRST squadron, Sixth
United States cavalry and a troop from
the military academy. The force OF the
United States navy which followed un-
der command Of Captain James II.
Sands. presented a fne appearance.
The First battalion of United States
marines under'Major Williams and the
Second battalion United States Seamen
commanded by Captain Wallace. shared
with the Third, Firth. Sixth and Sew
enth battalions United States navy. the
applause occasioned by their excellent
appearance.
The second division Of the military
land division was headed by the Ma
tional Guard Of the state Of New York
Al 80 O'Clock y. m. heavy clouds ap-
peared over the palisades and the un-
oeasing wind blew great clouds of dust
into the eyes and nostrils Of the Ma
tional Guard and the spectators on the
stands to the left Of the roadway
President Mckinley and other distin-
guished gentlemen reviewing the pa
Iade. had frequently To turn their backs
Ia the soldiers to avoid being blinded
by the dust
The Pennsylvania troops headed the
third division and were greeted with
hearty applause as they rounded the
turn and passed the reviewing stand.
Governor Hastings was at the head of
NE quaker troops with Commander
Thomas j. Stewart. Governor Hastings
was not In uniform. hut wore a frock
coat and a high hat. The occupants II
the stand rose en- masse to greet the
popular governor. New Jersey soldiers
followed the Pennsylvanians They
We're headed by Governor GriEgS and
Gen. William I. Striker NJ the COVER
nors stan. During the intermIssion be-
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left the stand 10 70 on board the Dol
phin. from which to review the naval
parade. The president was escorted 10
carriage waiting. which conveyed
him to Thirtieth street. from which
point he was conveyed to the flagship.
Mayor Strong and Vice President Ho-
bart stayed on the platform after the
president had departed.
The fourth division was made up OF
three brigades. composed Of cadets
from various military schools In and
around New York. Then followed the
veteran grand division under the com
mand of Gen. q, q. Howard and his
staff. composed entirely Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. In this order:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode ISL
and. Connecticut, New York: independ-
ent veteran organizations from various
states I'm the country. AS each veteran
passed the tomb he showed a touching
tribute to the memory OF General Grant
by removing his hat and walking past
II with barred head.
According TO careful estimates made
some time after the parade had started
for review there were between $1,000
and 50. 600 men In line or this aggre-
gate, the United States regular and
navy forces numbered 1000. the Ma
tlonal Guards OF New York. i5.0or and
National Guards ~ other states. lG.sJO.
The g. A. X. veterans In line were com
puted at 10000.
The Pageant Of tn. sea.
The warships which lay at anchor in
the river In sight of the tomb claimed
the attention OF the crowd before the
arrival of the dignitaries and the COM
mencement Of the ceremonies OF the
dedication. The river was dotted with
small boats which were tossed about
ON roughened waters and looked from
the blufi like 80 many bobbiug cOrks.
All was life and hustle aboard the men
I of-war. The merchant marine division
was located In the lower bay. At I
I o'clock orders flashed from the flagship
. for the fleet 10 dress for the days festt-
! vities 4 few moments later u rainbow
uf colors hogan going up from the bow
NJ the New York. Immediately every
vessel of the feet followed suit The
big ships made a magnificent show iug
In their gala attire with rainhows oi
bunting from bow to stern.
The naval grand division was under
the command OF Rear Admiral Bunce
T. : y The anchored vessels were.
United States steamship New YORK
6nagshipl. Massachusetts. Indiana. Co
lumbla. Maine. Texas Raleigh. Puri-
tan, Amphitrite and Terror. The reve-
nue. marine contingent consisted of five
vessels and IL lighthouse tenders. The
foreign men-of-war In the procession
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THE HERO
A Nation Pays Tribute
to Her Dead.
ALL Do HIM HOMAGE
lhe Ashes Of General Grant Are Laid
to Rest.
A GLORIOUS PANEGYRlC
A GLORIOUS PANEGYRlC

With the Most Impressive Cere-
monies the Last Mortal Remains
of Americas Great Warrior Are
Consigned to the Tomb-Thou-
sands Upon Thousands of AmerI-
can Citizens Congregate at New
York to Honor the Memory
of the Man VIII ose Name In His
tory Stands Beside those OF
Washington and Llncoln-Sold-
Iers, Sailors and Civilians. Shout
der to Shoulder. Help to Form
the Most Wond rous Pageant
That This Nation Has Ever Seen
The President OF the United
States Stands With cared Head
and Makes a Eulogistic Speech.
the Sentiment of Which Finds
Response In the Hearts OF Sew
enty Millions of American Peo-
ple-The Dignitaries of Foreign
Nations Add to the Glory Of the
Memorable Day-Seventy Thou
sand Wen March In Line. While
Hundreds Of Thousands of
Spectators Watch the Brilliant
Scene.
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WHAT They do
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upward. and every one warranted re-
liable timekeeper. Our assortment of
kitchen, dining room, parlor and office
clocks is very choice and artistic The
most fastidious taste easily suited. II
looking for a clock do not overlook our
display.
Wedding stationery. invitations and
visiting cards executed to order. a
complete line of up to date samples.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-04-28
ALARM CLOCK

That will ring II minutes with one
winding-the longest and la"a--- - r
made. vi.
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CONTINUED on Page FIveJ
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Al the Tomb.

~ O'Clock vast crowds had arrived ~
the tomb and those Who were fortunat,
enough TO possess tickets emitting then
"a s"ats on the stands took their places ir
the gaily deckcd structures and prcpdr'e
'or the long wait th1t WIS 10 eusuc befOrs
the arrival Of the notablss and military
pegeant. The less fortunate ones selected
standing places from which they could
Sc what occurred
IL was precisely i0.5a o'clock Nhcu The
carriage bearing the president and yirs
president and the members Of Grants
l,,nniin,,..d on L,-.... El,..
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We BEAT the RECORD

Our assortment of Alarm Clocks Is
the most complete We have ever shown.
Our latest addition is an
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-09-18
wI1HDRAws A BIG PRIVILEGE
Bankers Can No Longer Ship Cur
rcncy ut Government Rate
as HerefNl0re-

New York, Sept. 13.-Conrad N. Jor-
dan, the s~ub-treasurer in this city, has
received from the treasury department
at Washington an order suspending the
privilege which the shippers of currency
had OF availing themselves OF the gov
eminent contract rates for transporting
currency from one part OF the country
to the other.
Under an agreement with the banks
1t has been the custom of the treasury
department to ship currency for depos-
itors of gold at the rate for which the
express companies contract to perform
the same service for the government.
The average daily shipments IF cur
rency now amoun to nearly 81, 500, 900
from the banks Of this city. When they
received an order from a customer for
a certain amount Of currency they i'm
mediately deposited gold with the SUBJ
treasurer here and then were permitted
through the Washington Office to send
the money at a rate which generally has
been about one-fourth to one-half of
that charged by the express companies.
For instance, the rate to the govern
ment for currency shipped to Chicago
Is 20 cents for each 81, 900. The express
rate to bankers is so cents. To New Or
leans the rate to the governmen Is go
cents; to the banker 1t is $1.25.
OF late many of the shippers, either
on their own volition or al the request
OF their customers. have been sending
money by registered mail.
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STEAMSHIP IN THE WORLD
riie Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Sails
OH Aicr Maiden Trip to New
York To-day.

Tiie Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Sails
OIL hicr Maiden Trip to New
York Today.
Bremen, Sept. 15.-The giant express
steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
will sail today on her first trip to New
York. She was built in Germany for
the North German Lloyd line. She Is
the largest ship in the world, but not as
large as was the Great Eastern.
The Kaiser Wilhelm de Crosse is GAS
feet over all, &C feet Beam and 43 feet
deep. with a displacement Of 90 900 tons
and a tonnage of $4,000. She is fitted
with bilge keels to minimize the rolling
and a new device to prevent vibration
from her engines. She is divided into
eighteen water tight compartments by
the traverse and n longitudinal bulk
head. which extend to the upper deck.
Her engines are high power triple eX-
pansion, and her shafting is nickel-steel,
made by krupp. She can accommodate
Boz first cabin, $40 second cabin and 500
steerage passengers. Hcr crew will
number $50. This splendid addition will
do much to restore its prestige to the
fleet of the North German Lloyd, which
has been seriously impaired by the
sinking of the steamship Elbe in the
British channel several years ago., the
most awful ocean catastrophe of recent
maritime history.