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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-04
Heavy FALLING or or sugar rroauct,sn in Cab..

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The effect of the war
on the sugar production of Cuba is shown In o
report received at tho State Department from
Consul-General Fitzhugh Lee. He says that
the total product OF sugar made In Cuba In
ls96-97 was 212.051 tons. The product of 1895
96 was 25.22l tons, n deficiency this year as
compared with last year of 1870 tons.
1t will be remembered" Gen. Leo says.
that In prosperous times the sugar crop of tho
island averaged 1000 900 TONS"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-04

The Bay Ridge Park improvement Company
sold to Walter l. Johnson yesterday $50 lots In
the New Utrecht division of Brooklyn for
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
Texas Health Resort

As a health resort, Ft. Davis [Marfal
on the line of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route, is rapidly coming into
prominence. The climate is unexeelled
for those ailments where pure and
wholesome air is prescribed.
In order to present an opportunity
to those wishing to visit this delightful
spot, the Sunset Route has announced
q rate of one and one-third fare for the
round trip, good to return until Oct.
3lst. Call on any local agent Of the
Company, or Address 1. J. Parks, A.
G. ?. 4 T. A., Sou. Pac.-Sunset Route
Houston, Texas. l-l0t
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
ORDINANCE.
, bANN LIZ,
President

BE il ordained by the Police Jury Of the
parish of Fermilion, in legal assembly
conyenned: That owners Of all cattle OF
stock Of whatever kind, that may die
from this date be required to burn or de-
stroy totally, by lime or otherwise. the
bodies OF such. also the bodies of any that
may have died before this date and whose
bodies have not been destroyed, Any
violation Of this orders will on conviction
be punished by a fine of Fifty dollars and
in default Of payment, Three months in
parish jail, or both at the discretion of the
court. This ordinance TO take effect inn
tnetliately after publication.
~ y. WILLIAMS. NJ. SARvER,
Giefa. President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
BAPTIST APPOINTMENTS.

misunderstanding on list and
3rd Sundays at the courthouse at II a.
m. and 7:30 p. IN.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10
a. M.
HENRY-Preaching on 4th Sundays
at IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
PERRT-Preaching on LIST and 3rd
Sundays at 8 p. a..
SHELL DEMONSTRATING on 2Hd
Sundays at IL a. m. and 7:30 ?. m.
0. NJ. LUCAS, Pastor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
For Sale.

A certain plantation situated Ii
The parish of Vermilion. containing
Two Hundred and Fifty-nine arpents,
all enclosed. being seven miles south
west Of Al,bevilie. Oh The wtst side
of Velmi1ion river. Also dwelling
house. kitchen, outhousss. fa-sius
implements, etc. Terms-Cash.
For further particulars amply 10
JEAN PRE-,
Dec. II. '97.-2m. AbheviIls. Ia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
Wanted A

s'EERe Confederate Soldier ina
ina sEae Civil War; contains 500 pages
l2x16 inches. and over HOO large Battle
Scenes. Portraits. Maps, etc. The great
est and largest War Book ever published,
and the only one that does justice to the
Confederate soldier and the cause he
fought for. Agents wanted everywhere
to sell this book on our new and easy plan
Many Of the lady and gentlemen agents
who are at work are making from $50 to
$500 per month. Veterans, Sons and
Daughters of Veterans, aud others inter
ested are requested to send for "a beauti-
full illustrated descriptive circular tfreet
and terms to agents. Address Courier
journal job Printing Co.. Louisville, Ky
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

TAKEN Up-By The unlersigne /
q red beef with one horn broken,
has a brand but il can not be made
out and is abont 8 years old. has
been ranging it ibis settlement about
a year. The owaer il notified 10
come forward within Is days prove
his properly, pays aud costs olher-
wise the same will be disposed oi
according 10 law. PAUL LEDANoIs,
Ahheviiie. April %. 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
METHODIST APPOINTMENTS.

misunderstanding on End and
18th Sundays, at Ill a. N. and 7:30 p. M.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10
a. m.
Prayer meeting Every Wednesday at
7:30 p. N.
PERRY-Preaching on End and 4th
Sundays at 8 p. NJ, and every 9th Sun
day at Ii a. m. and 7:30 p. N.
PRAIRIE GREIG-Preaching on the
LIST and Bid Sundays at Ii a. m and
7:30 p, m.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10
a. III.
A. S. J. NELL, Pastor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

The gladstone news comes that
guarantees are no longer necessary
and that all yestages Of yellow fever
have been effaced in Mississippi and
other points, This is a triumph for
modern health methods and proves
that the malady can be suppressed or
prevented by proper precautions
Crowley signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
ORDINANCE.

Be 1t ordained by the Police jury of the
parish of Vcrmilion: That from and after
The publication of this ordinance that all
traction engines, threshers, seperators or
other portable machinery shall only cross
bridges on public roads at their own risk
and any damage they NAV infict on any
paired at their cost and Immediately after
the damage is inflicted.
j, N. WILLIAMS, NJ. SARvER.
Clerk. President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
1--WE Millions "a Wear.

When people buy, try. and buy again
ii means they're satisfied. The people of
the United States are now buying Cascar-
cts Candy Cathartic at the rate of two
million boxes a year and it will be three
million before New Years. 1t means mer
rit proved, that Cascarets are the most
delightful bowel regulator for everybody
the year 4ound. All druggists 10c, Csc, see,
IA box. cure guaranteed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

The Washington officials have an
nounced that the yellow fever is no
longer in existence in Mississippi,
There were "a cases and no deaths
at McHenry, Miss.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

From the facts that Massachusetts
had twenty-seyen steam rollers in
1898, and that there are now 127.
the Boston Transcript arrives at the
conclusion that the good roads ques-
ton IS receiving five times as much
attention as it did five years ago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

C~ascarets Candy Catbartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery OF the age,
gently and positively on kidneys, liver
and bowels, cleansing the entire system,
dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habit
nal constipation and b~llioGsness. Please
buy and try a box of G. G. c. today; 10
;. 90 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure,
by all druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
NOTICE.

All pefs6b are hereby warned
not to hnnt upon, lresspas upcu q
ride or drive through my fields and
enclosures in the Ord ward Of this
parish. under penalty Of being pros
ecated to Tie fullest extent Of tha
law
1913 96. Mrs. ULYssE ABADTB.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

The new registration law was pass
ed by the Legislature last week. It
leaves the appointment Of the regis
trar in the hands of the Governor, as
at present. The new election law
finally passed last Tuesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Particular people are in a sad
quandary as to what to eat in the
meat Iine-charbon and chicken chol-
era is in the country.-Opelousas
Clarion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
To Hunters.

The undersigned hereby notify
hunters not to hunt within their
enclosures from and after this dale;
.otlle wise they will be prosecuted 10
The luli extent OF the law.
Felix Bronrsard,
Befj, G. Heteri,
Alex. r. Brousaard.
Pierre b. Broussard,
December 4. 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Our young friend Robert E. Cum
ningham, formerly editor of the hot
Rayne Ranger, is a corporal in the
cannoneer of Donaldsonville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
ORDINANCE.

An ordinance fixing salaries of justices
of the peace and c~onstables in the parish
of Vermilion.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of the
parish of Yermilion in regular session as
sembled; That from and after the First
day Of July A. D. 1898, the following shall
be the salaries of the justices of the peace
aud constables of the several wards of
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
Spfrfted Wa,. Vsu,sic.

Send us Is cents in silver or postage
and we will in return, mail you oar
latest Military Music, entitled. "For
Country Dear" Song, and WAR Flash
Military March. These two pieces re
tail for $l.0O Address,
WINDSOR MUSIC COMPANY,
2G6 Il 268 Wabash Ave, Chicago, III.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Cash Item," the well-known
trotter owned by Mr.. "Coteh'' De-
jean, is dead.-Opelousas Clarion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
NOTICE.

Entering my pasture and stock
ranch on Cheniere an Tigre, without
my consent is forbidden. Any per-
son trespas>ing on said premises VIII
6e prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law. AURbRE DEFRANoE,
Widow Louis Laporte.
AbheVille. January 4. 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
TO THE PUBLIC.

The public, and merchants in par.
%ticular, are hereby notified that from
and after this date | will not be res.
ponsihie for any debts contracted BIZ
Marie Olympic Hehert.
OVE THfBoDEAUX.
AbbeyiIle, December 4. 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
Vermilion parish in regular session con-
vened;That from and after the passage of
this ordinance any parties who may be
convicted Of casting any paper, or other
trash on the courthouse yard, shall be
fined not less than fifty cents nor more
than n dollar for each offense. ADOPTED.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Manila hemp has advanced from 4
to 8 IL cents per pound owing to
the blockade of the Philippines by
Admiral Dewey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

And no other fees shall be allowed in
criminal cases, sane to be allowed quar-
terly and paid in regular turn. Adopt
ed.
M. SARvER,
J. n. WILLIAMS, President.
Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Whereas. there appearing a deficiency in
the estimate for Budget for levy on roll
for year 1895 as published the same is
hereby ameaded and declared to be the
following Budget, as follows, towit, out
side corporation of AbbeviIle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In accordance with the rules of the
Board of Pardons and law | do here
by give notice TO all whom it may
concern that I am applying for par
don from the sentence pronounced
upon me in the case entitled State of
Louisiana vs.. Felicfen Dartez and
Mathurin Clotio, No. COS, Criminal
Docket Of the District Court for Yer
million Parish, Louisiana.
FEL1eIEN DARTEz.
July 2, 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned not
TO hunt. cut timber, or tfespass %.
any land owned by me. under pen.
atty of the law.
March 5-'98. SOLOMON WISE:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Educate Your Bowels With cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation
Zoe. If &c. C. G. fail, druggists
money.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
Secretary,

An ordinance providing means for the
purpose Of constructing and maintaining
public roads and bridges throughout the
parish of Vermilion:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the parish of Vermiiion in legal assembly
~conuened; There shall be included in the
lie Wy on the assessment roll for the year
1893 in addition to tho regular bugdet for
road purposes as follows:
A per capita tax of one dollar on all
male persons between the ages Of eigh-
teen and ffty-fve years inclusive. And
q SPECIAL license on all vehicles as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
TO HUNTERS.

The Vermilion Developing Co.
LINT. Hereby notifies hunters not to
hunt within their closures. Anyone
caught in the act or violating Ibis
notice will be dealt with to the full
extent Of the law.
j. P. GUgYDAN,
l0-l-96-tf President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23
Notice to the Public.

Notice to the Public.
Ny wife, Angelique Emily Brous-
card baviug refused to live with III
as husband and wife, | hereby notiiy
the public that will not pay anS
debts contracted by her or her chill
dren on my account from this date.
ALEX. BRoUssARD.
December 4. !897.--tf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

80 ON1 ta4A 10
but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
she would e v talk
again. Night and day
we WatehAd the moor
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-23

Same TO be placed on the assessment
rolls of 1893 and collected by the tax col
3ector with taxes of the regular budget
and placed to the credit of the road and
bridge fund.
Be it further ordained; That all persons
who may produce their scripts for full
payment of their %pereapIta tax and yehi-
Gle license duly assessed against them
yearly shall be relieved from personal
service on the public roads of this parish
from and after January /, 1898.
Be it further ordained; That any person
refusing to pay his pereapita tax or Ii
scense legally assessed against him shall
be required to perform personal service
on the public roads for Twelve full days
of ! hours under the contractor of that
district in which he may reside. Anyone
failing 90 comply with the terms of this
ordinance shall on due conviction thereof
be subject to a ine of ten dol lars for each
offense and costs of court or twenty days
in the parish prison or both at the discre-
tion of the court.
This ordinance to take effect and be in
full force from July /, 1898. Adopted.
-. N. WILLIAMS, M. SARyER,
Clerk. President.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
Electric Discharges of Fishes.

Some interesting facts have recently
been compiled with reference to fishes
which have the power OF generating
electric discharges OF the fifty species
of fishes possessing organs capable or
giving electric discharges, three nave
a particular interest. These are the
torpedo fish, which is found IN the
Bay of Biscay, and belonging to the
skate family; the electric eel Of the
Orinoco, and the thunderer fish, found
in the Nile and other African waters.
The charge is developed by some chem
ical process occurring in the plate IN
which the electric nerve filaments end,
and in some instances the discharge
is from the head to the tail, while N
the case of other fishes the reverse Is
true. In a full-sized electric eel or
gymnotus, the voltage is probably from
three hundred to eight hundred Volts,
and is easily capable Of stunning a
man. The momentary currents are
sufficient to defect a galvanometer or
magnetic a needle. It is to be noted
that the generation and intensity OF the
discharge are under the control OF the
animal, which is apparently in no way
affected by the action. Also, there are
no insulating materials in the fish, and
the greatest economy is shown in the
generation Of the electrical energy.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
Peruvian Whistling Jugs.

The silyadors or musical jugs found
among the burial places Of Peru are
most ingenious specimens CT handl-
work. A silvio in the William S.
Vaux collection at Philadelphia con-
sists of two vases whose bodies are
Joined one to the other, with hole
CT opening between them. The neck
of one of these vases is closed, with
the exception Of small opening in
which a clay pipe is inserted leading
to the body of the whistle. When a
liquid is poured into the open-necked
vase, the air is compressed into the
other, and in escaping through the
narrow opening is forced into the
whistle, the vibrations producing
sounds Many Of these sounds rep
resent the notes CT birds; one in the
Clay collection Of Philadelphia, Pa,
initiates the notes Of the robin or some
other member of the thrush tribe Pc
culiar to Peru The closed neck OF
this double vRze is modelled into rep
resentation Of birds head, thrush
like in character.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15


In the reptile house of the Geological
gardens, London, there is one Gnakc,
not more then two feet in length,
which is more dreaded by the natives
Of the country in which it Is found
than even the deadly rattiesnake itself.
The animal is called the water viper.
The bite CT this small snake is not
more fatal than the bite of the rattle
snake, but the increased danger lies
in the fact that tie water viper is
much more ready to attack any one
The rattlesnake is so timid that it al
ways tries to escape, and only bites
when it cannot do so. On the other
hand, the water viper boldly faces the
danger, and at once makes ready 10
attack either person or animal. Fur
ther, the rattlesnake announces its
presence by means CT the rattle In its
curious tail, which gives it its name.
But the water viper silently and
stealthily intiieIs deadly wound be-
fore its Presence is known. Though
fond -of the water, in which 1t spends
-H1uch time, 1t likes to bask in the sum-
To enjoy the warmth it often climbs
a tree on the bank of a river, and
coils itself on branch whican.s;sSSl
hangs the stream When hungry, 1t
simply let's go it's hold, drops ii1to the
water and swiIns away. By means OF
its tail, which it waves from side to
side, it swlms very fast, and it is also
an expert diver. In speed it can out
swim the fishes on which it feeds.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

According to natural science, DR.. Oh
sen Of Norway has learned, by study
ing the interesting habits Of microbes,
to make cheese backward. He keeps q
stock of the microbes Of various
cheeses, and out Of bowl of milk
makes GorgonZola, Sttlton, or Cam
embert, as required. This threatens a
serious blow to the British farmer; for
it is obvious that DR.. Olsen has only
to follow the tracks Of his microbes a
little further back to produce the milk
that makes the cheese, and the COW
that makes the milk. Then the Brit
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

II was finally induced through reading
some accountstn tho newspapers regarding
the wonderful cures wrought by Dr.. VIII
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, to try
them. took the pills according to direc
tions and soon began tonotice an improve
ment in my condition. Before the first boz
was used | could get about the house, and
after using five boxes, was entirely cured.
Since that time have felt no return of
the rheumatic pains. | am confident that
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills saved my life and
try to induce my friends who are sick to
try tho same remedy. will gladly answer
inquiries concerning my sickness and Won
derful cure, provided stamp is enclosed
for reply. FRANK Lone"
Sworn to before me at Venice, Mich,
this 18th day Of April, 1893.
G. B. GOLDSMITH, Justice Of the Peace.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
Do Your Laundry Work at Home-How
to Get the I.est ReSu,ts

You should use the latest improved
Cold Water Laundry Starch for fine
work. Keiths Enamel Starch gives a
most beautiful. clear. pearl-like finish
and an elastic stiffness that will stand any
amount Of bending. and an enamel gloss
that will stand damp, foggy weather.
Will not blotch and will not stick to
the iron. Can be used on black, red OF
other colofed goods without the faintest
trace of white, and on white goods
finishes whittier in color than any other
starch. II shows every thread of linen
thus giving a high polish and a beauti-
full finish Enamel Starch contains no
ingredients which can injure any fab
ric. Some think that the starch they
have been using is all right. We used
TO think the tallow candle gave a very
good light, but after using electric light,
we wonder how we ever got along with
the candlc light. 1t is the same with
starches; you have used the lump and
common cold water 5tarches ana made no
complaint because you have never had
the genuine Keith's Enamel Finishing
Labor Saving. Cold Water Starch, but
after you once get accustomed to using
it you will wonder how you ever got
along with the other starches. eith's
Enamel Starch will do more work, do it
with less labor and do it better than any
other starch. Ask your grocer for Keith s
Enamel Starch: a trial viii convince you
that it is in every respect the most per
feet starch made.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
Heavy G. A. X. Business.

General Manager Rawn Of the Balti-
more and Ohio South Western Rail-
way has prepared detailed statement
of the number of people carried into
Cincinnati on the occasion Of the thir-
ty-second annual encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic Septem-
Der 2rd to 12th inclusive. According
to the train records 37,997 people were
transported, the largest number being
on September 5th, when the total
reached S,322. According to these sta
tistics the Baltimore and Ohio South
Western carried about 80 per cent Of
the travel.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable, and send what they
advertise.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

DEAR EDIToR:-If you know of solicitor OF
canvasser in your city or elsewhere, especially
q man who has solicited for subscriptions,
insurance, nursery stock. books or tailoring. OF
favor by telling him TO orrespond with us; or
If YOU will insert this notice in your paper and
such parties will cut this notice out and mail
to Us we may be able to furnish them good
position in their own and adjoining counties.
Address.
AMERICAN WOOLEN MILLS CO., Chicago
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
nan.i Iohaccn spit AMI snoke Your ifs Ava.

10 Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
petic, full or life, nerve and visor take No-To-
Bac, the wondcr-Torker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. 5oc. or 81. Cure guaran-
ICED. Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

Clean blood means Il clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy a
tlartic cleans your blood and keeps it
driving all impurities from the body.
gin to-day to Danish pimples, boils, blotc--k
es, bIackhcads, and that sticky biliods
complexion by taking Cascarets, beatty
Tor 1oc. All druggists, satisfaction guar
anteed, lOc, 25c. sec.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
How to Prevent Hog Cholera.

. HOG CHOLERA is caused by indiges-
tion end can be prevented by feeding
AS~> cook CO feed. We advise our read
AaAA crs to write the EMPIRE MFG. &C..
ERN G20 Hampshire ST.. Quincy, III.
for Catalogue Of FEED COOKERS
THESE Cookers save at least one
third the feed put stochin healthy
M%MET condition save your hogs andwin more
than Pay for themselves in one week 5 Use.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
The Cost of Freeing Cuba.

The United States are entitled to re-
tain possession Of the PHILIPPINE Islands
II the peace commissioners so decide
Tor the cost of the war runs far into
tne millions. To free the stomach.
hver and bowels from disease, how
ever, is not IN expensive undertaking.
q lew dollars invested in Hostetter's
Stomach Bitter's will accomplish the
task.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

As long as woman jokes about her
being fat she never really thinks she
is
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15
A DOMESTIC INCIDENT.
From the Observer, Flushing, Mich.

"Early in November, 1884," says Frank
Long, who lives near Lennon, Mich, con
starting to get up from the dinner table,
was taken with pain in my back. The
pain increased and was obliged to take to
my bed. The physician who was summoned
pronounced my case muscular rheumatism
accompanied by lunlbngo. He gave ne
remedies and injected morphine into my
erm to ease the pain.
MY disease gradually became worse I'M
I'll | thought that death would be welcome
release from my sufferings. Besides my
regular physician / also consulted another,
but he gave me no ENCOURAGEMENT
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

Some men take less advantage OF
opportunities than of those who offer
them
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-15

The highest thoughts of some wom-
en- arc OF bonnets.