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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
MARCHED ON HAMPTON.
Major Pebbles of the Salvation Army
Takes the Peninsula by storm.

HAMPTON. VA, Dec. ESPECIAL
The Salvation army. under command of
Major Pebbles, of Washington. ID. C.,
arrived in Hampton yesterday and held
their first services in the courthouse last
night. At o'clock. the army headed by
their brass band and led by Rev. Mr..
Sheppard. of the Phoebus Methodist
church. paraded the principal streets of
Hampton and marched TO the courthouse
where services were held. In the parade
were men and women. walking in the
streets through mud and water. Among
them were a number of prominent people
from the Methodist church at Phoebus.
Never i'm the history Of Hampton had
such sight been seen and hundreds OF
people gathered along the line OF march
and looked on in wonder and amazement.
At the courthouse the army was greeted
by about 600 people, men. women and
children all clamoring for seats.
The hall was filled to overlooking and
many people stood on the street around
the courthouse and listened to the SER
vices.
Another wol-attended meeting was
held tonight Tomorrow night the
army will go over TO Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
DIR. ROWLAND DIES.
Chesterfield Confederates will Erect
Monument to Their Dead Comrades.

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. S.-Special.-
Or. u. r. Rowland. Of Prince George
county who accidentally shot himself
Yesterday died this afternoon. The de-
ceased was one of the most prominent
physicians of the county, and was nigh
ly esteemed by all who knew him.
widow and three children survive him.
Judge b. ID. Hancock came here TINS
morning to hear a case. but he was
suffering so from toothache that he re-
turned home and continued the case until
Saturday next. go
Mr.. George T. Weber is very Ill with
cancer of the mouth. Mr.. Weber was
for two or three terms street commits
sioner and for some time was keepe' or
Central Park.
Judge ]. NJ. Mullen has gone to North
Carolina.
New furnaces are being placed in the
Second RGptist church.
The Confederate Soldiers Association
of Chesterfield county, are making enorts
TO raise funds 10 erect a monument 10
the soldiers of that county who were
killed in the war between the States
The tobacco market was very active
TODAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
ASCHOOL MOYED.
The Patrons on the Other Side Of Creek
Resent II and the Board IL In Hot Water.

ASHLAND. VA. Dec. Especial
Ever since the beginning OF this schoias-
tic year the people of kilby have been
very much exercised on account of the
School Board having allowed the patrons
OF Cedar Lane school residing on the
north side OF Stony Run to move the
school building over TO their side OF the
creek TO the detriment OF those on Inc
south side.
Indeed this action OF the board has so
incensed the people than more than one
personal encounter has narrowly been
averted. More than this the Kilby peo-
pie set about to have the alleged injus-
lice done them righted. by employing a
lawyer 70 take the matter In hand
However. arbitration was decided upon.
and to-day Mr.. J. J. Terry and DR.. H. b.
Anderson. members OF Beaver Dam
school Board met ~ arbisrstors TO set
upon the case
Their decision was that turn about
vas fair play" inasmuch - the patrons
N the south side Of the creek had had
shs ooAsel ~ . suaees yeaxA cad ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
Bic Moonshine Raid.

BIG STONE GAP, VA, Dec. Especial
Eleven revenue officers under 'hlei cor
hector Collier. of Louisville. who has been
n akIng a raid on Illicit distillers In Letch-
err county. KY, returned here tonight.
The party was out three days and sue
ceeded in breaking up five moonshlners
outfits and destroying large quantity OF
beer and some brandy
The distillers having gotten wind OF the
raid. escaped.
Every member Of the party was ex-
hausted from fatigue and exposure, hut
having been so successful were IN me
spirits.
General Rufus A. Ryers is pushing the
work on the track from the l.. and n.
railroad TO the tannery and bark factory
upon which he will commence work IN
"a short time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
GREAT ACFOP.
MIR. Downing l. strong but His >upPo"
uardl, Equals the Average.

Mr.. Robert Downing pleased two very
fair audiences at the Academy yesterday.
AZ the matinee he gave Marie lDven
beautiful love idyl, "lngomar.' ana ms
magnificent physique and resonant Noiee
addei To his splendid method. charmed
H. audience hut that Is all that can be
sald Mr.. Downing's support Is quite
oTetched His Leading lady lacks me
s,renrth that is necessary in such heavy
niays. md she was a little on IN hsr 'nes'
Miss Kruger is beautiful, but msh.i,, .,a
q, Mr. Dcwning's strongest plays. by ip-
nolite % Este. gave him lots OF scope Tor
that famous ranting that he SO We'll
knows how 20 handle. Miss krugers De-
lilah was an Improvement upon her Fes-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09

thena. and Miss Slower carried the part
OF Mclean fairly well.
In the great Biblical play Mr. Downing
is probably a. his best. Tho old story 81
Samson's BETRAYAL bv DalIah is wildly
illustrated ana the scene in which thf
strong man discovers himself boreft 81
his wonderful strength. through ne
treachery OF a woman. Is really magnin-
cent, and one that. if there were nothin
else. would seem tD place Mt Downing IN
the vanguard of classic actors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
AFarmers Misfortune.

PAMPLIN CITY VA. Dec. A-Special---
Mr.. George Hunt. one Of The most enter
prising citizens OF Prince Edward county,
va. had fan from his wagon, dlslocatint
both bones OF he elbow J, was quite
misfortune, as he was hard at work pro
pairing TO ship his tobacco
Mr. W. ID. Thornton Is s,ili In Lynch,
burg ana will be operated upon for tbs
second Tina tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 7-Lawrence Hanley.
formerly Barrett's leading man, is in
trouble. He was discharged from the I'm
perial Theatre Stock Company after
quarrel with Manager Gumperez, and
now. 1t Is learned. he has been sued for
divorce.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
THEY BEL COMED HTH
Rev. Mr.. Gayle Cordially Received by Ht
New Congregation.

The congregation Of Laurol-Street Meth'
odist church. together with a number d
their friends. extended their new PASTOR
Rev Il Finley Gayle, most cordial well
come last night In the lecture-room o,
the church
The lecture-rO0m Was well-hlfd Mr.
John l.. Boltz presided. and welcomed ms
new pastor on behalf OF the consfeshion
In beautiful Language. and Res hr "dSh
responded in splendid spirit
There was good singing and refresh.
ments. and the general opinion was very
favorable TO Mr. Gayle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
ROANOKE RAPIDS.
The Power Company Fleets Directors and
Officers for the Year.

Officers Tor The Year.
WELDON. n. c.. December ESPECIAL
The Roanoke Rapids Power Company
hello their regular annual meeting yes
terday The following directors were
elected Stanford White. c. w. Weston,
Winthrop Chanler. New York; Charles
Coin. w. NJ Habllston. Petersburg: 7. l..
Emry. Roanoke Rapids. The directors
then elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: w. NJ. Habliston. president;
Stanford White. vice president: Winthrop
Chanler. secretary and treasurer. Judge
]. NJ. Mullen is attorney for the COM
peny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09

ing TO the holding OF a constitutional con-
vention. The Senator made a great fight
for a convention and the vote on the
proposition last May was Disappointing
20 AIr. Wthers.
The sentiment i'm favor Of convention
Is unquestonably stronger nj this session
than IL was last. II Mr. Withers does not
offer a bill looking 10 submitting the ques-
ton TO another vote some one else no
doubt will DO so.
AMONG THE VISITORS.
Among the visitors on the noo- OF the
House Of Delegates yesterday We're
the following: Hon. John c. Utz, a
former member from Madison county.
and Hon. John n. Tabb. a former men,
Der Of Gloucester county
The name Of Delegate W. e. Caring
ton. Of Charlotte. was unintentIonaily
omitted from the Committee for Courts
Of Justice published in Yesterdays
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
YHB JUDGES NOT ELECTED.
fcon,Inued from First Page.)


Petersburg and the treasurer Oh i'Shon-
burg shall be $1,000.
T,be only change made In the present
law is 10 make the bond OF the treas
urer Of the city OF Norfolk the same as
that of the city OF Richmond. The BOND
Of the treasurer of Norfolk Is at present
$3.50. 600.
FOR GOOD ROADS.
Mr. Charles r. Bland. of Portsmouth,
introduced a bill for the employment OF
ali abIe-bodied convicts In the State Pen
itentiary and other persons imprisoned
in tho iails Of counties and TO provide
for working and improving the public
roads.
The hill states that this convict labor
shall in no wise interfere with free labor.
Bv Mr.. Watkins. Of Prince Edward
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
"An act 10 amend and re-enact Section
1928 of the Code of Virginia In relation
to the sale of intoxicating liquors to
minors or certain stallents. approved
February p. 1896.
BY the Same-To amend and re-enact
Section 1sa8 NJ the code OF Virginia en-
titled: what conveyances &c for relig-
ious purposes valid" The bill provides
that every such conveyance shan De-
valid. which was made prior to January
I. 1897.
BY Mr.. r. G. Turpin. Of Bedford-for
the relief OF William y. Jesse, disapled
Confederate soldier.
BY Mr. c. ]. Campbell. OF Amherst
For the relief OF NJ. +. Styne and G. j.
Stuart
BY Mr. y. w L. Blanton-To abolish
demurrers to evidence in Virginia. Inc
bill reads as follows II Is hereby enact
cd that bills introduced demurrer TO evi-
dence are abolished in Virginia. This act
shall take effect from it's passage
petition was presented by Mr.. Stubbs
from the citizens Of Gloucester county,
asking for some legislation looking to
better care of convicts of the peniten-
tiary.
Mr.. Montague. Of Elizabeth City. pre-
scented by request petition from Edward
Cole. contesting the seat Of Mr.. NJ. ;.
Newberne, OF Norfolk county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
Bacou aud Lard.
Syrups.

Vermont Maple Syrup. gallon ...... 50
Good Sugar Syrup. gallon ..-......... 40
Fine Y. D. Molasses. gallon ...... ... -
Maple Syrup. quart cahs ......'.'''' -
y. o. Molasses. gal new crop ...... ~
Silver Drip. gallon ...............''''' ~
Vanilla Syrup .................'s.'.''' ~
Colder Drip. gallon ....... ....''''''' ~ y,
y. o. MOlasses. best new crop ...... 81
Porto Rico Molasses, gallon ........ ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
Fish.

200 h-barrels Woods. y. c. Roe
Herrings per ia-barrel ..........N -
Cod Fish. i-pound bricks .....-.... ,
American Sardinc. quarters ...... 5
American Sardines. halves .......
Imported Sardines. quarters ........ ~
Spiced and Mustard Sardines. hlvs
Large Imported Sardines. halves. j..
Mustard Sardines. quarters ........
Gross Herrings. barrel .........,.... ~
y. G. Roe Herrings. h-barrel ..... =
New y. 6. Cut Herrings. ha-barrel y
New y. 6. Cut Herrings. barrel b. 90
Dutch Herrings key ................ ~
Gross Herrings. dozen ..............
Salt Salmon. pound ..................
Sait Shad ..........-........s lV
Half-harrel Roe liorrings .......,.. I W
\. c. Gross Herrings, dozen......
Lake Fish. dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
y. G. Clipped Herrlngs. dozen ....
y. G. Roe Herrings ..........,...... u
Smoked BlOaters. dozen ............ ~
Scotch llerrings. box ............... n
Extra No. ! Mackercl. FOR ........ y
Canned Salmon. can ................
New Mackercl. dozen ................ n
Canned HOLSTERS .................... III
BrOiled Mackerel can .............. 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
Sugar.
Flour.
Canned Goods

Small can Best Tomatoes can...... s
Table Peaches 3-pound cans ...... 10
Pie Peaches. 3-pound cans .....-..
Early June Peas NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
.,arCe cans Best Tomatoes. cans. 10
can Asparagus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -
Horse Radish. bottle ................. 10
Iustard. Sugar Dish ................
Catsup. quart ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS w
Catsup gallon ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~
String Beans .........-.-st t+...t.s.ss'
Condensed Mix. Fern Brand .......
Test. Of England Sauce, bottles. p
Godd Sauce. bottle NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
pOtted Ham ......-.s...s.... .s'ssss'
rOtted Tongue OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
California Apricots. can ............ II
Chow-Chow Pickles glass .......... )
Corned Beef 2-pOund can ....... ~
Canned Apples ................... 90. 8
Sliced Pineapple ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
California Yellow Peaches. large
cans. extra quality, 2 for ........ y
Table Peaches ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce. can. 3
large can Baked Beans in Tomato
Sauce. can ......-...........'.'..'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09

cided TO let the school remain where It
Is.
1t f. understood that the matter will
not stop here. as other steps will be taken
to &c, the school removed. ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-09
Imported Goods.
Soaps.

washing Powder. . pkgs.............. .
Butter Milk Soap. toilet, 3 cakes. !
Royal Soap ....... :....''.''.'..'..'.' :
CASTLE. b-poInd cake .
Octagon Soap .......-..-........ =
Poor Mans Labor Saving Soap'' rs %
Anchor Soap ...-...--........s ..-.ss.s >
Anchor Soap. 10 bars ................. p
10 large bars Octagon Shaped Soap y
l-po md cakes Laundry Soap. 10 for. %
Celery Toilet Soap. large cakes. .
Large bars Kitchen Soap for clean
ing. Or...............-..... ...s.....'
Pride OF Kitchen Soap for cleaning. D
A 5c scan < bars for ................. %
Manhattan L. cakes .................. -
A sc. Soap, 10 cakes for ............ 70
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
Grand Festival.

at Leblane's park, Rayne, La, Sunday,
September 5, 1867, given under the aus
pieces of the Rayne Catholic Club for the
benefit Of the New Catholic church. The
public is cordially invited to attend, the
club guaranteeing a day Of amusement to
all. The park is covered with trees, and
a magnificent grand stand has been erect
ed to witness the races. The famous
Creole Gumbo and a good, substantial
dinner will be served OF. the grounds, as
also refreshments of all kinds, at prices
to suit the times. The programme will
consist of trotting races, running races,
mule races and bicycle races. Races to
begin at 10 q. m. Parties wishing to an
ter their horses are requested to file their
application to O. Broussard, assistant
secretary, on or before Sept. 8, at which
time all entries will be closed, The track
is one of the best in this section of the
country, Admission to the grounds only
Is cents. Children free.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
Damaging Public Roads

Great complaint is made every year
by the people who are made to work
thu public roads, that certain parties
are allowed to flood them with water
from rice fields or cut them to pieces
hauling overloaded carts and wagons
over them. It is about time our police
jury adopted some such legislation as
the following passed by the police jury
of iberia:
"That Messrs Hall and Cullison are
hereby notified to Immediately repair
the damages caused by their waters to
said road and then to repair or build
their rice field levees SO as to prevent
said waters from flooding on or over
said road, to drain and free said road
from the waters which have flowed
therein from said rice fields and
through said inadequate levees ard
make the proper bitches to take said
waters from said road and place said
road in the same condition it was be-
fore damaged and o%veraowed as afore-
said, in default thereof they will be
proceeded against according to law"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
The New Tariff Law

Which has just been signed by the
President, may De appropriately con
sidered an Industrial Declaration OF
independence. An official text Of the
law has just been published by the
American Protective League, and
should be carefully examined by every
citizen. Protectionists ought to have
a few copies Of this law for distribution
Five copies will be sent to any address
for ten cents. Ask for Document No
80 and address W. T. Wakeman, Gem
Sec'y, l35 West 23d Street, New York
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
The Sunday school Convention.

Last Saturday the various Sunday
Schools Of the parish met at Kimball
Chapel, on Indian Bayou and had a
very pleasant reunion. We have not
been favored with any account of the
proceedings we are assured that all
present had a most enjoyable time, and
that the hospitality of the good people
of the old 9th ward extended by Pres
ident Martin Sarver, was a boundless
and whole souled one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
mow.s Tr,ise

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 81 Co, Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, andbelieve
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm;
West q Truax, Wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, O,
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
druggists, Toledo, O,
Halls Catarril Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testlmon-
iais free.
HALLS family Pills are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
Too Much of a Gsood Thing.


Everybody o week ago was anxious
TO see the rain. 1t has come with daily
regularity and often double repetltions
ever since and now folks are just q lit
tie DESTROYS for a let up. The roads
are getting heavy and in bad shape.
Tbs cotton will grow too rank and the
opening bolls are rotting, while the
r~iee'planters are being interfered with
in harvesting the crop. However the
cane planters all wear a broad smiles as
DO the folks who have late rice. NO
use kicking, everything will turn out
all right, in the end.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
Personal Mention.

Postmaster Labit sundayed in New
iberia.
Mrs. Elias Broussard went 20 Jeaaer-
cite Tuesday.
Chas. E., Smedes, of Iberia was over
here last Sunday.
Miss Emma Eldredge is visiting Mrs W.
A. White this week.
Prot. Mike Pjckard is now on the road
as a travelling clerk.
Miss Eugene Young returned Monday
from a visit to Rayne.
Zachary Broussard and wife bpect the
day in New Iberia Sunday.
Elias Bernard, of New Iberia visited his
cousin johnny Frank this week.
Adoinh Brasseux has returned from 9,
pleasant trip to Thibodaux and Melville.
Miss Marie Hall, who has been visiting
Mrs. Rosa Leguenec, retained home Tues
day.
Sheriff Isaac Broussard, of Lafayette,
was III town Sunday in quest Of a crimi-
nal.
Joe Marks, a bright young had of New
| Orleans is here on q visit to his sister Mrs.
Eli Wise.
Miss Louise Dnbroca, of West Baton
Ronqe-was here last week visiting Mrs.
Rosa Leguenec.
L. L. Bourges, returned last Saturday
from a business trip to Houma, Franklin
and ST. Martinyille.
Prof Pate is lonely these days. His
wife left last Saturday to spend awhile IN
Bay ST. Louis, Miss.
Ovid A. Broussard, assistant cashier OF
the Bank of Abbeviile. left Saturday on
q trip to Texas points.
Mrs. NJ. Hayes. of Opelousas, was here
this week on a visit to the family of her
brother Dr.. w. d. White.
Louis Keilar, an admirable young gem
tleman from Rayne was over here this
week calling upon his friends.
Albert Demary. ex constable of the
town. has secured q position in Houston,
Texas, aud left on Tuesday to begin work.
Roman Francez, the accomplished sur
veyor and re a~iestate dealer Of Carencro,
is in town this week and will do some
work in his line before leaving.
Martin Bagiey met with a slight acct
dent last week when out at seashore. He
stuck q fisb's fin in his elbow making a
painful wound and disabling him for
several days.
E. P. Putnam left Sun1sy on . business
trip TO New Orleans and Memphis. He
has the mayor pro tenn in charge and we
are willing to stake the cigars that ne
plays some prank on Chip before theII
returs,
Capt. VIM. Laf1eur. who has been suffer
ing from rheumatism for some time, re
turned home Monday from a visit to Sour
Lake. Texas, able to walk without his
crutches and feeling much improved in
health.
Little Harrington Mccormick only eight
years old, came in last week from Chino,
California, and viii make his future
home with A. F Maxtieid. The little
chap made the trip by himself being in
charge of the conductor.
Eraste Mouton, the popular liveryman
cast aside his official harness as mayor
pro tenn last Sunday aud left on a bust,
ness trip to New Orleans and st. Louis
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21
Eratga Echoes,
EDITOR MERIDIoEAL:

A1i1A1os 4eAo1OAAL
The excursion from Bayou Tigre villgge
to the salt mines Tor Avery's Island) yes
terday given by the Bayou Tigre band
was a very enjoyable affair. The La
Corse towed by a small steamer was
crowded with u merry crowd on pleasure
bent. We left the village at s o'clock aud
arrived at the island at one or between
one and two o'clock, had dinner and pro-
ceeded to enjoy ourselves as best suited
the crowd SOME some stayed near the
boat and picniced in the beautiful groves
others visited the mines, some going down
into them. A rain came up in the after
noon which spoiled the sport far awhile,
At 6 o'clock all embarked and started on
the homeward trip arriving at Bayou
Tigre at midnight thoroughly tired out
but all agreed to having spent a very
pleasant day and ready to SO again next
month when another will be given, There
was 10 accidents except boy fell ov-
erboard and some hats lost and one IN
brella strayed...... The crops neal here
are better than was expected, corn is good
and nearly ready to crib; cotton is OPEN
Ing fast and the first picking will DC har
vested this week; can growing fast;
Irish potatoes arc being planted for the
fall crop and lall gardens made and sweet
potatoes are growing Nicely. The gins
as this place have bought some cotton
and will be ready to start operations soon
......J. Y. Hinkley visited his old home
at Perry last week......M Miss Mary Bussey
is visiting friends al Abbeyyille.... -.
Some of the Kansas boys f ON near Mt:
Hope who have relatives here win start
for these parts the first of next month
coming overland on their cycles. They
will work at che Rose Hill refinery this
sng gar making season. I'VE are having
a real pour down rain todly which will
be Of immense value TO the farmers. ...:
We Were sorry TO see that the Police Jury
had repealed adversely to the interests of
the farmers and in favor of the stock
men in the late ordinance relating to let
ting stock run at large, but It's ever thus
! the weaker must go to the wall. That
| ordinance would have been of value I'M
told to the farmers who are now so wor-
| ried by bad stock. Oh for men who know
! the right and knowing dare maiutain.
August 16, 1851. SUNFLoWER.
The Century Club of Lafayette will
give q grand entertainment, at Lafay-
cite, Thursday, August 26. Base ball
l L,araIo 80 Ia,.o ,o.1o
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-08-21

It began raining Monday morning at
nine o'clock, and with the exception OF
a few hours Tuesday, has come down
night and day ever since, and at the
time of going to press Friday there
was no sign of q let up.