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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
A Georgia editor recenlly eenned

A Georgia editor recently penned
the following obituary notice OF a
man by the name Of James Brown:
Poor Jim Brown slung his earthly
garments on o limb and swan the
river yesterday. He didn't stand
back because the water was cold, but
plunged right 10; rose smiling and
struck out for the other shore, where
the angels were waiting for him
with finer suit than he ever wore
in his lie. Jim was a poor man,
but he had his subscription on his
home paper paid up and be got there
10 great shape.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
NOTICE.

The public are hereby notified
that the firms of Landers & Dom
nelly we're dissolved by mutual cons
sent of the partners on July Sd 1897 !.
and that proceedings are now pend-
ing in the Eleventh District Court
10 and for Acadia Parish for the APP
pointment of q Receiver to liquidate
and settle the affairs of said firms.
Notice is further given that H.J.
Landers, late member of said firms ia
no longer authorized to collect, or
receipt for, any notes, or other debts
due said firms. or to dispose in any
manner of the property assets or
credits of said firms, appearing in
his own, or the firms name.
MAURICE DoNNELLY.
Uct. /, 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
W. o. Ditch Of New Orleans call

W. o. Ditch Of New Orleans call
ed at our Office Yesterday. Mr..
Ditch is interested in the organiza :
lion of steam boat company to run
on an independent scale between
New Orleans and Abbeville to tdke
freight from Bayou Sale. the lower
Teche and the Atchafalava. Mr.
Ditch Gays be can save the people ol
these sections thousands of dollars
in freight money every week
Iberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

Hamilton, Hummel & Sells circus
that was here last month dumped
most of their performers 10 New Or.
leans, and the train sped on its way
to Cincinnati, leaving them penni-
less, but swearing vengeance against
the proprietors,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Everxbodx says so.

wonderful medical discovery of the age,
pleasing and refreshing to the taste. act
gently and positively on kidneys, liver
and bowels, cleansing the entire system,
dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habit
ual constipation and biliousness. Please
buy and try box of G. c. G. today; TO-
25. so cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure
by all druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

With one western inventor maxi
ing gold out Of aptimony and auoth-
er making hard coal out of garbage.
sawdust and soft coal, the work of
improving on the products Of natur e
seems to be running double turn
Dispatch.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

The registration books closed in
this parish yesterday one week ago,
with only total registration OF
259I, about onehalf the number OF
qualified voters in the parish.-Lake
Charles Commercial.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Reanfy fs Blood HDeep.

haanty without it. Cascarets, Candy
Cafbsrtic clean your blood and keep II
clean, by stirring up the lazy liver and
driving ali Impurities from the body. Be
gin today to Danish pimples. .boils, blotch-
es, blackheads. and that sickly bilious
complexion by taking Cascarets, beauty
for ten cents. All druggists, satisfaction
guaranteed, 10c, 25, SOC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

Phillip Paladino made the run on
his lugger from Plaquemine to this
place last Friday in fve hours, max
ing ffty miles in that time. The
heavy north wind brought them in a
hurry. IN. G. Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
DENTIST.

Dr.. j. A. Derbanne, is now perma-
nently located in Abbeville. He is
prepared to execute all work at short
notice. Artificial teeth a speciality.
Consultation in French and English.
Office over q. Bourque's store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
"A sure Thing for Won.

A transaction in which You cannot lose
is sure thing. Biliousness, sick head
ache, furred tongue, fever, piles and a
thousand other ills are caused by consti-
patton and sluggish liver. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, the wonderful new liv-
er stimulant and intestinal tonic are by
all druggists guaranteed to cure or money
refunded C. G.. G. are sure thing Try
box today; 10c. Csc. soc. Sample and
booklet free.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

A Kansas editor has baby iu
the household, and says: I've
would moi take $4,000 for it nor
give so cents for another
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

The Chinese call their emperor
the "Son Of Heaven = What they
need most al present, however, is a
Son of Gun. "-Ex.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

In the December Veteran you will
find much of interest. The tribute
to Lieut.. John Marsh and General
Strahl, killed at Franklin; TO the
late DR.. Berrien Lindsey, Gen. W.
D. Chipley, and others, are valuable
Col. Geo. W. Baylor's vivid story
of the great battle Of Shiloh, G. D.
Grace's account of Rhodes Divieion
at Gettysburg, aud many other
sketches will entertain. Read the
Veteran. Everything is as concise
and as entertaining as can be made,
while The large, clear type is well
printed. Published at Nashville
Tenn. Price 81 per year. We
will club the Veteran and the Me-
RIDIoNAL, both one year for $3.50
cash.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Docther, me bye has wur.rums.

Docther, me bye has wnr.rums.
Well, why don't you give him
some medicine for them?
Medicine, is il? sure,he only nades
a hook an line g. strame Of wath
er. He has thin in can.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Constable Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion-5th Justice 4
Court-No. 72.
Levy & We'll

VS..
TheophiIe J. 'Abshire and Theo
Broussard.
By virtue Of writ of 6eri facias
issued by the. Honorable Fifth
Justices Court, ih the matters of the
above numbered and entitled suit,
authorizing and commanding me to
seize and sell the property of said
defendant, to satisfy said writ, | will
proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the
residence OF Theophile J. Ab+hire in
the 5th ward of this parish, on
Saturday, January 20, 1893
between The legal hours prescribed
by law, the following described
property seized to satisfy said writ
to wit !:
Two Creole mares, one three year
old half American mule, one COW
and calf, one two year old heifer,
one one year old heifer,on four year
old horse, forty barrels Of corn, eight
barrels of potatoes, one wagon. Que
old saddle, ON colt Moe monlhs old
half American one one year old half
American mule, one old sllky.
j. r. BERNARD.
Constable.
.Ianuarv If 1893.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

A pig should be pig until he is
twelve months old if he does weigh
400 pounds Such was the age and
weight ofone W. s. Coleman, pro-
prietor Of the Crowley house, called
US 10 to see Tuesday morning. He
looked like young elephant and
was raised on the Stops and waste
Of the kitchen, which is clear gain
to Mr.. Coleman less the trouble OF
having the sIops emptied into the
pig trough. Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

Dear Sirs.-Ship us as soon as posi-
BILE 2 gross Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. My customers want Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience of over
90 years in the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
J. S. BROWNE & Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Educate Your Bowels With cssearsss.

Candy Cathartic. cure constipation
forever. 10c. If G. C. G. fail. druggists
refund mouey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

DR.. E I. Hall has sold to J. G..
LaureDts his l60,acre homestead
above Lakeside for $2400 cash
Herald.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Two millions a Wear.

When people buy. try, and buy again
1T means they're satisfied. The people OF
the United States are now buying Cascar-
cts Candy Cathartic at the rate of two
million boxes 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 found. All druggists 10c, 25e.50c.
box. cure guaranteed
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15

and could not sleep
Other complications
peculiar TO my sex set
inT and our physician
called another in con-
sultation. They de-
cided I had consurnD-
tion and must die. /
commenced taking DR..
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
Pudd1n' Head Wilson
County Clerk

Says: "The fool saith, Put all thy
eggs in different baskets ; which means,
scatter your money and your attention !;
but the wise man saith: Put all your
eggs in one basket, and watch the bas-
ket.'"
We have only one basket, and we are
watching it in optics. Having made a
thorough study of the subject, graduat-
ing from three of the best colleges, we
are enabled to give you scientific ex-
animation. 1t doesn't matter whether
you buy $40 glass or 81 glass, or and
glasses at all, you get an examination,
and thorough one at that, which alone
is worth your time to know your eyes.
fit all cases of eyes, and am permanent
ly located in The Dalles. 1 am no
travelling fake, and best of all guarantee
all work in optics to give you entire
satisfaction. Yours to serve,
PRoF. P. G. DAUT, the optician.
Two doors west of KelIer's bakery,
The Dalles, Oregon.
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Solicitor wanted.

DEAR EDITOR If you know of So
licitor or canvasser in your city or else
where, especially man who has solicit
ed for subscriptions, insurance. nursery
stock, books or tailoring, or a man who
can sell goods, you will confer ia Vor
by telling him to correspond 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. Ad-
dress, AMERICAN WooLEN MILLS Co.,
Chicago. o-12--2w
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TAKE WARNING.

Notice is hereby given to all property
owners that all fues and chimneys must
be constructed in accordance with the
ordinance against danger by fires, and
if said chimneys and fues are not con-
structed in accordance Herewith, the
full penalty will be inflicted on the Of
fender.
The following is a copy of said ordi-
nance, regulating the building of fues
and chimneye:
Section 9. That every chimney or f1ue
that hereafter may be built in any
frame building within the city ehall
have walls of good quality of brick or
stone at least four inches il thickness,
be plastered on the inside, and when
passing through or near the wood work
to be plastered on the outside.
No chimney or flue shall be built
which shall have any jolst or timber
resting on or entering into the same
further than will have at least six inches
between the end thereof and the Chin
ney or hue. They shall be well secured
and shall extend at least four feet above
the roof of the building to which they
are attached, measuring from the point
where each chimney or hue passes
through the roof, and should such chin
ney or flue be deemed unsafe to the
building or buildings adjoining by the
fire warden, they shall be carried up to
| such height as may be deemed neces-
sary, not to exceed four feet above the
extreme height of said building or build
! ings adjoining.
And notice is further hereby given
that all chimneys and f1ues now in use
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The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
NOVEMBER 8, 1898
wAYsIoE oLEANINos.

Eighteen in. air tight heaters. So. so.
Twenty one in. air tight heaters, 300.
Twenty -four in. air tight heaters, $3.50.
Also full line of the celebrated ''Wil-
son" heaters at Mays & Crowe's.
Courtland Green, whose trial for the
murder of John Linn has been going on
in Eugene, was sentenced yesterday to
life imprisonment, he having confessed
to completely in the crime.
Last night jackson Engine Company
had fire drill. Quite a number of
members were present, and it is intend
ed to occasionally have such drills, for the
purpose of Leeping in practice.
Prof. Ryan informs us that the Wilder
Quintette Club, who are musicians of a
high order and we'll known in Portland,
will be in this city on Thursday, No
vember 18th, and give a concert in the
Baldwin. This will be good news to
the music-loving public.
One dozen of those extra finish Platino
Fotos, made by Clifford, Will make you
twelve fine presents for Christmas.
Nothing would be appreciated more, and
now is the time to sit for them. Don't
put it off too long and then expect to
have them finished in time. l I'm
The frost is now on the ''punkin, -
and the flowers as well, compelling all
who wish to keep their plants alive to
cover them. The chrysanthemums are
just now beginning to be the most beauti-
full and it seems cruel for the hoary
frost to nip them so mercilessly.
Mr.. Kinersly has solved problem OF
great moment to the ladies of The
Dalles, and from now on they may
finish their shopping without being COM
PEELED to go home and find out whether
their hats are on straight. In one ot
his show windows he has arranged mir
roTs galore of all descriptions. Whether
this is to attract the ladies has not been
determined, but the aforesaid gentleman
no doubt has an eye to business.
Last night after the regular practice o.
the mandolin and guitar club at Frater-
nifty hall about thirty young people
joined them and the remainder of the
evening was spent in dancing. The
music furnished by the club proved tC
be excellent, as the time was perfect anC
the selections good. Those who were
present hope this will not be their las
invitation to spend a few hours 81
pleasantly.
Another serious accident occurred tbi
afternoon when Hon. Robert Mays, who
was assisting the workmen to remove
some heavy stones which are being uset
in his new building, from the wagon
mashed his left hand very badly. Th
stone fell on his hand cutting a deel
cash in the center of it, and it is feared
it will be rendered useless. This acci
dent is doubly unfortunate as Mr.. May
lost the use of his right hand about twt
years ago from rheumatism. i
/ The funeral service of Philip Brogan
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$1,000 Reward !! /!

For the arrest, dead or alive, of Frank
Forester, who killed Phil Brogan at
Antelope, Or, Saturday evening, Nov. 5.
$400 of this reward is offered by the
county court of Wasco county, 500 by
the sheriff of Waeco county and $500 by
the citizens of Antelope. Forester is 50
or 40 years of age, about feet 2 inches
high, slightly stopped, walks with a
swinging gait; blue eyes, dark hair and
heavy sandy mustache.
A. NJ. .KELsAY,
County Clerk.
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which took place this morning at 9 9o'clock
in the Catholic church, was one of the
largest ever held in The Dalles, and the
long procession which followed the re-
mains to the cemetery evidenced the re-
gard felt for the deceased, who met such
an untimely death. The order of Catho-
lic Knights proceeded the bier, which
was carried by Messrs. NJ. T. Nolan, K.
Mcclellan, F. McRae, A. Bettingen, j.
Malone and Henry Meier. Father
Bronsgeest conducted the service, which
was extremely affecting, the sorrow of
the children of the deceased over the loss
of their only parent making the scene
,doubly cad, -
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An Impor,nnt Direrence.

To make 1t apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, asa
costive condition is easily cured by using
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and, sold by
all druggists.
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personal MENTION.


6. G. Beckman is over from Golden
dale.
]. s. Johnson Is down from Wasco
today.
VIM. Davey, of Ridgeway, is in town
today.
]. E. Rand is Hood River visitor in
the city.
County Commissioner Evans Is up
from Hood River.
Geo. Mcleod, of Kingsley. is seen on
the streets of our city today.
Fred Fisher, of Portland, came up
yesterday and is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. J. E. Dean and daughter, Miss
Pearl, returned last evening from trip
to Portland.
E. E. Allen. one of MitcheIl's promi-
nent men, is in The Dalles today on
business bent.
M. Moran and wife and James Sare-
field and wife are over from Centerville
TO attend the Brogan funeral.
Misses Cassie Neal and Gussie KAY
anue, cousins of the Misses Brogan,
Mrs. S. Trueman, of Dixon, Washing
ton, came in on the train this morning
and is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. F.
Stephens.
n. E. Tagg and R. E. Wrenn have
returned from their trip into the Prime
vile country, and left last night for
Pendleton.
S. B. Ormsby, superintendent of the
forest reserve, returnel yesterday from
trip into the interior, and left for
Portland this morning.
Among those who are in the CITY from
Antelope to attend the funeral of Philip
Brogan are Frank Irwin, VIM. Ashby,
F. McRae and K. Mcclellan.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Laycock, of Port
land, will arrive in the city this even
ing tc attend the funeral of Mrs. Erhart,
who was sister of Mr.. Laycock.
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Constipation prevents the body from
ridding itself of waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Risers win remove the
trouble and cure Sick Headache, Bill
BUSINESS, Inactive Liver and clear the
Complexion. Small, sugar coated, don't
grippe or cause nausea. Snipes- -Kinersly
Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is so good children cry
for it. 1t cures Group, bronchitis, pneu-
monia, grippe and all throat and lung
diseases. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept counterfit or
imitation. There are more cases of
piles being cured bythis than all others
combined.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what II was mede for.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
For sale Cheap.

Four lots in Fort Dalles Military Res
ervation. Good lots and very cheap.
Apply at this Office. d.w-2w
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MRS. ERHART's DEATH.
Funeral VIII Tako Place at The nj. E.
Church Tomorrow Afternoon.

I The body of Mrs. Joseph Erhart was
brought to the city on last evenings
train, accompanied by her husband and
daughter, Miss Edna. They were met
at the depot by me N bere of the Eastern
Star, of which order Miss Erhart is a
member. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at the NJ. E. church
at 2 O'Clock, and will be conducted by
Rev. j. H. Wood, in.the absence of the
pastor of the First Baptist church, of
which deceased was member.
Mrs. Alice Erhart, whose maiden
name was Laycock, was born in Placer
county, California, and was A years of
age. She has resided in The Dalles for
the past sixteen years, and has always
been esteemed for her sweet. disposition
and generous nature. During her illness,
which developed into heart trouble, che
suffered much, but tuncomplainingly, en-
deavoring to meet her fate with resigna-
ton.
| She leaves, beside her husband, a
daughter, Edna, son, Arthur, and three
sisters and two brothers, her father and
mother being dead. All her brothers
| and sisters reside in California except
VIM. Laycock, who lives in Portland,
and will be present at the funeral.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles. Scalds. Burns.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
To Cure a Cold in one Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it fails to cure. 25c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

The Prineville Review says concerning
the large traction engine which was in
The Dalles some months ago on its way
to Silver Lake: "Last week we said that
the people of Silver Lake might hear the
whistle of Christman's engine next 4th
| of July, but we were mistaken. He has
come to grief or rather the engine hae
After being laid up at Haystack for sew
eral weeks undergoing repairs, another
start was made. When near what is
called Mud Springs, the engine blew
up and we understood it is total wreck.
No one was hurt. The engine wall be
abandoned and another trial made next
spring. We'll extend the time little
and say he may arrive at his destination
some time next fall.'
The chapter of accidents and fatalities
still continues, and we are compelled to
chronicle one after another of these sad
news items. About noon today Mr.. G.
g. Whitmore, who lives on the right
fork of Mill creek, arrived in town bear
ing the news of the death of his father
in-law, James Hartman. He had been
engaged in work on the road and last
night after eating a hearty supper re-
tired. Being called this morning no
response was heard and upon going into
his room he was found dead in bed.
Heart disease is said to be the cause. II
\ was thought best that an inquest be
{held and Coroner Butts went \out fol
that purpose this afternoon. Mr.. Hart
= \
soldier, and made his home with his
} son-in-law. The funeral will be held al
their residence on Mill creek on Friday
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

Everybody reads The CHRONICLES.
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This morning Messrs. Ed Gleason and
Tom Condor arrived in the city from
Antelope with Joe Aubin, nicknamed
"Slim," and Raymond Chavies, who are
held as accessories to the murder of
Philip Brogan. The last heard of For
ester, the murderer, he was at Trout
creek, fourteen miles from Antelope,
and it was expected he would be cap
tured last night. Leaving Antelope
directly after committing the deed, he
went to Eagle valley and from there to
Trout creek. AS there was not suAi-
cent men at the place to attempt to
take him, word was sent to Antelope and
q force of men were dispatched i'm
mediately to capture him. -