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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-31

Great complaint is made by the
cane shippers about the wretched de-
lays they are subjected to in the mat
ter Of being furnished with a proper
number Of cars to ship their cane to
the refinery. The fault from what We
can learn is rather that Of the refinery
than the railroad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-31

An addition two stories in height
is being built to the east side of O.
Bourque's handsome residence on
Lafayette street. II. K. Robinson is
doing the work.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-31

Don't neglect to furnish the MERI-
DIoNAL with news items of general in
terest. Notices Of deaths, marriages,
the presence of visitors III your neigh
borhood, ETC., ought to appear in the
columns o. your local newspaper and
viii be published if same are duly and
timely reported.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-31

The Abbeville Building and Lean
Association is purely mutual, belong
ing entirely to It's stockholders and
run solely in their interests. Each
member is a partner in the business,
and the officers have the right to ex-
peet hearty cooperation from every
partner.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-31

All the smaller cane growers have
about completed the harvesting of
their crop, we are glad to say, with
out loss, but at large expenses. The
larger planters have a great deal of
cane yet ia the field, in windrow, and
they expect to save it without much
loss it any at all.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
THE RETAIL MERCHANTS.
Will Prosecute Merchants Who Kee

Will Prosecute Merchants Who Keep
 Open Every Day in the Week.
 At the meeting of the board of direc- tors of the New Haven Retail Mer- chants association, held Wednesday morning, the special committee ap- pointed to take definite steps toward the abolition of suit clubs, reported that as yet the matter had not been placed in the hands of the city attor- ney, as is proposed.
 One of the members of the committee said Ut is not best to fire your gun until you have the proper amount of ammunition" His manner indicated that the committee had something up its sleeve which would prove very ef- fective when the proper time comes. Another matter, and one which will be more easily managed, was also brought up at the meeting. It is that of more strict enforcement of the law which declares that enc day in seven shall be observed as day of rest. This boldly violated every week in the year by great many of people in the small CT business houses. Some Of the people conducting these businesses have abso- lutely no regard for the law and keep open every day in the week.
 Work of securing evidence against the alleged violators of the law will begin at once and prosecutions will soon follow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
CROWDS AT LIGHTHOUSE POINT
To See What New Havens Defenses
 Look Like.

To See What New Haven's Defenses
 Look Like.
 The placing of the two guns at Lighthouse Point seems to occupy a prominent place in the mind of the average New Havener. Every car to the point yesterday afternoon was fill ed with people desirous of seeing what kind of a defense New Haven would have in cast an attack should be made by Spanish feet The cyclers all headed that way and a great many people took occasion to drive out there. The place looks far from warlike and it is not likely that anyone came away any more impressed with the safety of the city in case of an attack.
 A large hole has been dug in the sand just beyond the Lighthouse and this is being filled with large wooden trees laid one across another and bolted at the ends. The space between the ties are to be filled with concrete, the whole mass making better formation than a solid rock would.
 A great number of old railroad rails have been taken to the point. These are to be buried and! fastened as a para- pet in the pile of sand which has been thrown up in front of the foundations. Only one gun had been brought to the point up to yesterday afternoon. This was an old ten-inch smooth bore brought from Fort Griswold at New London.
 There are only about twenty laborers at work and no special effort is being made to push the work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
cityoourt-Criminal side--Judge Dow.

CityCourt-Criminal Side--Judge Dow.
 In the city court yesterday morning, before Judge Dow, the cases of Joseph Ticotsky and Jacob Weinberg, alias Koodolf, charged with theft of bicycles, were continued until Tuesday.
 The cases of Alice Sweet, Elvera An derson and Stephen Hale, charged with improper conduct, were continued.
 The case of William Staedle, charged with forgery, was continued until Mon- day.
 The case of John F. Maher, charged with being a common drunkard was nolled.
 The cases of Lee Joe and Lee Young, charged with conspiracy to defraud John Chong, were further continued until April 27.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23

graph In a daring attempt to picture the first battle between the Spanish and American fleets, The machines will be mounted on fleet yacht, which will follow the squadron and get as near as possible to the scrimmage. A number of daring operators have vol unteered to go, and they are sanguine of success. One of the films will be sent to the Wonderland in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
coNp1rIoN OF THE TREASURY.

Washington, April 22.-To-day's s statement of the condition of the treas ury shows: Available cash balance, s219601, ,919; gold reserve, s1S0,924570; net silver, s6,440,711; United States notes in the treasury, $32,S79, ,543; treas- ury notes of 1890. $3,2so, 40; total re- ceipts this day. $1,1461 156; total receipts this month s24,119,695; total receipts this year, $3S1. .63s. 4OS; total expendit- ures this day. s2,7524 4OO;, total expendit- ures this month. $35, 03,0oO;5 total ex- penditures this year, $339, ,273,2 PTS; depos- its in national banks, 2s,S16,971.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
F. M. BROWN & CO.'S SALE POST
 TONED.
The Courts Appraisers Can't Get It
 Ready By Monday.

The Courts Appraisers Can't Get It
 Ready By Monday.
 The two dry goods experts appointed by the courts to appraise the stocks ot F. M. Brown & Co. called yesterday afternoon to look over their work and decided at once that it would be i'm possible for them to go through the enormous stocks and get them ready for the sale to begin on Monday next The dress goods and silks are alone a big undertaking and as it took nearly 200 clerks three days and nights tc schedule the stocks they realized il would take them several days. The clerks were all at work last night. The date of the sale will be announced 1T the Journal and Courier later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
Court of Common pleas-oivii Side.

In the court of common pleas yes- terday judgment of foreclosure was granted in the case of Benjamin J.. Maltby vs. Lida May Downes, and the time of redemption was fixed at the first Tuesday in June, 1898. The prop erty is situated in Northford and the mortgage note was for $300
 Judgment was given for the plain tiff in the case of Walter S. Weldon, administrator, vs. Daniel F. Augur. The suit was on $500 note.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
 THE LITCHEIELD

Milk and Cream Store, No. Whitney av- enue, offers as good Print Creamery But ter as can be found in the city for 25c. Pure Jersey MIX and Cream direct from farmers of Old Litchfeld County; none better made. Fresh Eggs direct from the with our Eggs Large can Boston Baked Beans for 10c. Oranges, Bananas and Can ned Fruit of best quality, and first-class Groceries, And sweet Cream in any quan-
 Telephone 1339-4 E. H. CLARK
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
-------------7-r-- - Dropsy and Heart Disease.

great cure and great testimony. "Fol ten years I suffered greatly from Heart Disease, Fluttering of the Heart and Smo thering Spells; made my life torment. was confined to my bed. Dropsy set in
 worst. I tried Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart--one dose gave great relief, one hot tie cured the Dropsy and my heart. Mrs James Adams, Syracuse. N. Y. Sold by E
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
BOYS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT.
Will Be Given at the Church of the

Will Be Given at the Church of the
 Ascension Parish House,
 The Boys club of the Church of the Ascension will give an entertainment in the parish house on Ward street next Wednesday night. There will be a number of interesting tableaux given by members of the club. The rest of the entertainment will consist of mu- sical and literary numbers. Those participating will be Miss Susie Coe, Miss Dicks, Bernie Healey, MT. Peck and MT. Wellington
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
Probate Court Judge Cleaveland.

Application has been made to have a conservator appointed over Walter H. Clinton of West Haven, the man who attempted to shoot Dr. Newman Smyth. Clinton is now in the Middle town insane asylum and he has some property.
 On the estate of James F. Gallivan, Attorney B. E. Lynch was appointed trustee. P. H. Cosgrove and M. F. Bristol were appointed appraisers.
 TAX LIENS.
 Tax Collector Anthony will file liens upon all property against which as- sessments for sewers have been laid unless the assessments are paid prior to April 28 on the following named streets: Cedar Hill avenue, Day. View, Plymouth streets, Dixwell avenue, York square, Edwards, Water, Living ston, Eaton streets, Rock Lane, Will
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
A HANDSOME FLAG

Hammonassett Tribe of the Red Men have recently purchased a handsome American flag about 12 by 15 feet and of very heavy silk, It has been placed in an attractive part of the lodge hall, being suspended in the shape of a can ODy over the chiefs chair
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
ARGUMENTS IN PATENT INFRINGE
 MENT CASE.

In U. S. District Court-New Haven Saw
 mln Co.'s Affairs Cleared Up-Judgment
 in Common Pleas.
 In the United States court before Judge Townsend yesterday afternoon final arguments were made in the patent infringement suit of the New Departure Bell company of New Brit ain against P. & F. Corbin of New Britain and E. & D. Rockwell of Bris tol It is alleged that a device for a bicycle bell has been infringed by the defendants, J. J. Jennings of Bristol is the attorney for the plaintiff and John P. Bartlett of New York for the defendants. Judge Townsend took the papers in the case and reserved his de- cision.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23

Superior Court-Civi1 Side-Judge Elmer. In the short calendar session of the superior court before Judge Elmer yesterday morning the New Haven
 Sawmill company's affairs came up on
 motions for acceptance of receivers S report, allowance to receiver for ser-
 vices, counsel fees, disbursements and
 confirmation of doings of receiver in
 paying certain dividends to creditors
 upon claims allowed. George B. Mar
 tin, the receiver, was put on the stand
 and examined. He has. received for
 services $2,000 a year, in all S12,500
 This was sanctioned by the creditors committee, composed of T. Attwater Barnes, Wilbur F. Day and A. H. Holt.
 The dividend amounts to S56,634. The counsel fees amount to $1, 1,667.90, paid to filling, Webb & Morehouse $350 and to
 Bristol, Stoddard & Bristol $1,31790.
 The claims amount to $194000, but the
 receiver has earn ed $156,000. In the superior court yesterday af- ternoon Mary E. Willard secured a divorce from Merritt D. Willard on the
 ground of desertion. They were mar ried on June 2, 1891, and her maiden name was Mcclure.
 Jennie D. Woodruff was divorced from George E. Woodruff on the
 ground of assertion. Her maiden name was Kay and she was married October 9, 1898.
 c. K. Bush was appointed a commit tee to hear the divorce case of Anna against William R. Francis, the ca terer. The case will be heard private ly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23

low, Oak streets, Whitney and Rock avenue and River, Putnam and Coun- ty streets.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
THE BIoGRAPH IN BATTLE.

A syndicate of theatrical managers, including Manager s. z. Poli, of the Wonderland theater, this city, has been formed to back the American bio-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23
grnmfstnns, &e.
STRAWBERRIES.

We. arc supplied daily with the best, di- Sect from New York receivers.
 Indian River Oranges, Fancy Catania Blood Oranges, Grape Fruit, Tangernes, pineapples, Hothouse Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Lettuce, and other rare vegetables
 A handy place to buy the finest goods at reasonable prices.
 J. B. HUDSON, s67 CHAPEL STREET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23

LOOMS PIANO AND FURNITURE
 POLISH REDUCED From 50c to 25c; makes everything in your house look as good as new. C. M. Loomis' Sons, S33 Chapel street. ap 23 St
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-23

PIANOS MOVED AND TUNED.
 If we move your piano, we will tune it for $1.O0. Thirty-three years expe- rience and no damage. c. M. Loomis' Sons, 833 Chapel street. ap23 St
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
FAILING EYESlGAT.
When Neglected Becomes n Perma-
 nent Disability.

When Neglected Becomes n PerHa-
 nent Disability.
 The eyes fail for various reasons. Sometimes this is due to overuse of the eyes in early youth-to studying be- tween daylight and dark, and various foolish habits which bring on rear sighted vision where there was no ten dency to it. There is an erroneous i'm pression that near-sighted vision is al- ways hereditary. This is a mistake. Where one or both the parents of a child are near-sighted, the child is like ly to inherit a tendency in this direc- bring on near-sightedness where they have no hereditary tendency to it. A much greater number of students be- come near-sighted than laborers in the field. Parents should be reminded that the time from childhood to about the twenty-frst year, according to our best authorities, is the time when near-sight- ed vision usually appears. If there is any tendency in this direction an oculist should be consulted, who will furnish reading-glasses, which will as- sist the vision and stop the disease. The use of such glasses does not imply a continued use of them. Only when the eyesight is neglected and the ten dency to near-sighted vision becomes permanent Is it necessary to wear glasses all the time. Unless the condi- tions indicate increasing near-sighted- ness'-an alarming disease. the end of which, if not arrested, is blindness the eyes will not change much after the twenty-frst year except sometimes to grow less near-sighted.
 Far-sighted vision or the failing eve sight of age usually comes on at from 40 to 50 years, though there are excep- tions to all rules. It is desirable to put on glasses to correct near-sirhted vision as soon as it appears, but it is not desirable to put on glasses of ex- cessive magnifying power early. A good oculist should be consulted If is hardly safe to buy glasses of an op- tician who is not an expert in diseases of the eyes. It pays to pay few dol lars to consult specialist in this mat ter, for the vision is too valuable mat ter to be tempered with. The glasses of old age require to be changed once in two or three years. As the vision grows dim more powerful glasses are needed.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
Blouse ErcctS to Fur.

The blouse effect appears in furs as well as in lighter materials. Beautiful coats of Persian lamb, made up plain or with white sealskin, are in plain jacket designs. tight fitting in the back, but gathered in at the waist line in front to give the familiar blouse ef- feet. A beautiful outer garment of black velvet, imported, is a genuine blouse, and very elegant. Ii is trimmed with chinchilla and heavy white braid in lace design. The blouse below the belt is cut in battlements trimmed with the white braid. or, as the uninitiated would say, with the white lace. The sleeves have design of the braid at the cuffs, and simple design, little more than dot. adorns the high stand ing collar. At the back of the collar. in place of the regulation standing frill. is n high collar of the chinchilla. and a wide lapel of the chinchilla, which is very light. almost white. runs from the right shoulder to the Chicago Tribune
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
Stuffed Potatoes.

Bake six. nice. smooth, medium-sized potatoes in a moderate oven about one hour. Cut in two lengthwise. carefully remove the inside, keeping the shells in good shape. Now mash the potato. adding butter the size of an egg. about half cup of hot milk, level teaspoon. ful of salt and some pepper. Beat until light; add carefully the well-beaten whites Of two eggs. Return to the shells, heaping slightly, touch lightly here and there with the yolk of an egg (using brush for the purpose) and place in a rather quick oven for about 15 minutes. or until Q nice, delicate brown. Serve immediately.-Philadel- phia Press
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
HOMEMADE TRIMMINGS.
May Be Fashioned by Deft-Fingered
 Women.

May Be Fashioned by Deft-Fingered
 Women.
 We are apt to use the term home made" with some suggestion of doubt fulnes as to the style and quality of the article produced. If the great mass or consumers knew how and where all the beautiful things by which they set so much store were made they might very soon change their opinions as to the signifcation of the term.
 Large establishments, those that deal extensively in garniture of all grades, employ experts who estimate the amount of material per yard for these trimmings. Parcels containing what Is necessary for certain amount of trimming are given or sent out to those who work in their own dwellings. Sometimes n woman of more than or dinary ability takes quantity of mate rial and distributes It among workers of her own. She makes herself respon- sible for it and turns in large amount of finished product. Many of the rich est and most elegant trimmings are made by people who would be incapable of originating an idea or of planning even the smallest detail of their own occupation. They are, however, trained to the most mathematical accuracy in the thing they are required to accom- plish, and this is the secret of fine work.
 It is not at all difficult to do hand some work, provided one is willing to sacrifice all preconceived ideas of style and effect and go down to the basic prin- ciples of absolute accuracy. No dealer would accept from one of his workers a bit of passementerie with one loop or curve one-sixteenth of an inch larger or smaller than another, provided they were all supposed to be of size.
 The world is full of quick-witted. deft-fingered women, young and old. who might have just as many handsome trimmings as they chose to wear if they could only bemade to comprehend the absolute necessity for the most ex- treme nicety of detail. The stores are almost all supplied with patterns and materials and in the larger cities in- struction is given to purchasers in many cases without any charge what ever. It takes but short time to learn to do simple pattern. In all cord and braid passementerie the material is put upon the pattern and the sewing is done on the wrong side. Of course great care must be taken that the proper side of the materials is face downward A little practice and close attention rem ders this an easy matter In all work. whether of plain or intricate design. the utmost exactness is imperative if the effect is to be at all satisfactory N. Y Ledger.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
AN ABsENT-MlNDED MAN.
A Lesson That Cured Him of His Men
 ta1 Abstraction.


 "When was younger than will ever be again." said the professor with a three-story head and eye glasses of tele- scopic power "I was the victim of such intense mental abstraction that I re- moved myself entirely from the world Of practical affairs. 1 was in the bound less realms of thought and paid but fleeting attention to the active field of human action. It was necessary to notify me when I should attend my classes, eat my meals and even when should retire.
 ''I was at one time requested to lec- ture in western village and agreed to do so. The theme was one that had re- ceived my best thoughts and the mere prospect of delivering it was physical pleasure. When I arrived at the depot the proposed address. I realized that my train was an hour late and that I must hurry, but beyond the mere fact of hurrying I did not grasp a detail
 Drive fast I shouted to the driver of dingy looking vehicle as I sprang in and handed him a fiye-dollar bill Spare neither horse nor whip.
 Away we went with plunge. The carriage rolled like a ship in the trough of the sea. Streetlights seemed torch light procession moving rapidly the other way Constables shouted, dogs parked, small boys chased us and busi- ness ceased that people might stand on the sidewalk and gaze. Up one street and down another we dashed madly. We took corners on two wheels. grazed telegraph poles and knocked over such movables as ash barrels and dry-goods boxes
 After half an hour of this bewilder- ing experience. stuck my head from the window and shouted: Are we near ly there?'
 Where did yez want to go. sor?' came the edifying answer"- Detroit Free Press.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
Notice for Publication.
Land office. Cnmdan Arts Na

Land office, Camden, Arks.. Nov. ii, Notice IS hereby given that the fold named settler has flied notice of his inin to make final proofin support of his elala that said proof will be made before the of Polk county, Arks. ', at Dallas, oi Jan, 1898. viz:
 WILLIAM II. MANIFOLD. Of Polk county, Ark. H. k. 2027I for the NJ SW4 NW4 Sec. and NE4 SEA Sec. 5 TBS He names the following witnesses to his continuous residence upon and euItBl of said land viz:
 John M smith, James 4. Walters, G1 ", Newman and Levi N. Hill all of Moua Fork, Ark.
 LA. ROSS, Regd
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
4 Menn Musician.

Jay Green-Lyman Sawyer is ths meanest man in the county! Gol-fr, him, he's durned sight worse than a piratel
 Josh Medders-Is that so? Why. never knew him to do anything worse than to be everlastin'ly fddlin'
 That's it! He asked me to give him my honest opinion of bis fddlin'. an when | did so he had me arrested for usin' profane languagei"--N Y ,Ionr nal.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
Corn Dnmnlinrs. i.

Make nice light biscuit dough. and form 1t into small thin rounds. just large enough to hold heaping tea spoonful of corn. seasoned to taste; add lump of butter, and form into round dumplings. Corn previously cooked on the ear is easier to use than fresh, un- less the latter is we'll drained, as the milk of the corn makes the closing of the dumplings difficult. Steam for about 20 minutes and serve as garnish to stewed chicken.--Albany Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
Three Opinions:

"The CHICAGO RECORD is rnodd newspaper in every sense Of the word. n.l Harrisburg (Pa.) Call. s'There is no paper published in Anerio
 that so nearly approaches the true journal istic ideal as The CHICAGO RECORD. ".l From "Newspaperdoni" (New York. "Ihave come 10 the firm conclusion, aftel q long test and affer wide Comparisol with the journals of many cities and couu| fries, that The CHICAGO RECORD coma as near being the ideal daily Journal as wi
 are for some time likely f0 find on thes
 mortal shores. ."-Prof. J. '. Hatfield ig The Evanston (LI) Index. Sold by newsdealers eUerywhere and subscriptaI. received by aU postmasters. Address THE CHl CAG0 RECORD, I81 Madison-st.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-05
st. Louis Live stocl.

ST. LOUIS. Jan 4-Cattle Receipts, 4300; market steady to strong for natives Texans higher; fair to fancy native shipping and ex- port steers, S4 25Q5 20; light and dressed beef and butcher steers, s3 6004s5 stockers aud feeders, s25ld4.20; cows and heifers F 2oD4 60; Texas and Indian steers, S3 250425; cows and heifers. S2 000D3lG
 Hogs-Receipts, 7700 market 5c lower: light, Ss 35QS45 mixed, sS. 30035 55; heavy .3 55 0s3 65.
 Sheep Receipts 800; market steady; native sheep. S4 40o1450; lambs. s. 00105.75.
 Chicago Grain and Produce.