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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
STATE OF LoUl5IlNNA,-

- 1 II D ~ Ma ~ "a
l7th judicial District Cenrt--No.
360-Parish Of Vermiliot:.
Succession Of Dr.. w. o. white.
Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern, including the
heirs of said succession, to- make op.
position if they think lit. wilhin ten
days from the day on ahich this
notice is published, showing the rea.
son If any they have Why ne tablean
of debts and charges against said
succession, fled by J.. e Kitchell
administrators OF said succession
should not be approved aud homolo.
gated.
Given under my hand and seal
this 9Th day of April. 1899.
ALcIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
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DIR. Charles V. Harris, of the med

DIR. Charles V. Harris, of the med
ical department, United States army,
passed through Fort Worth, Texas,
a few days ago en- route to Washing
ton On important business with the
war department. He comes from the
! Philippine islands and says the reports
of the excellent health of the excellent
health of the American troops are
false.
DIR. Harris stated that many United
States soldiers, disheartened over
their physical condition, deliberately
place themselves as a target for the
enemy's guns.
1t is the opinion of DIR. Harris that
If the American troops remain in the
Philippines any great length of time
sickness and death are sure to follow.
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NOTICE.

Lost or mislaid a pronssory note
for fifty three 60-1o0 dollars, excut-
ed by Ezilda Toups and Eloi Bros
sard payable to the order Of R. H.
Mills, bearing eight per cent per
anunm interest from April Is, 1895
and witnessed by Nv. 2. Miller. The
public are hereby warned not to trade
or negotiate for said notes;
r.. H. MILLS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

A thousand dollar challenge is put
up by the Daily Item and accepted
by the Daily Telegram, to determine
which of the two papers has the
largest circulation in New Orleans.
One of the conditions is that the re-
suit Of the investigation of the books
and business be made public. Both
papers claim their circulation in the
city is larger than any other paper,
morning or evening.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

Our thanks are due w. A.. Turk,
general passenger agent of the South
ern Pacific Railway, Washington, D.
c., for a copy of the handsomely il
Illustrated and charmingly written
book, Empire of the Souths'' which
is now in its second edition. This
publication is specially devoted to dis
playing the many natural advantages
and inducements offered by Che South
to all seeking homes or investments.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
NOTICE.

In accordance with the rules of the
Board of Pard ons and Law l do here
by give notice to all whom it may
concern that I I'M applying for par
don from the sentence, pronounced
upon me in the Ease entitled State Of
louisiana VS.. Azai Bourque, Crimi.
nal Docket of the District; Court for
Vermillion Parish, La.
Mar. f.. 1898 AzAi BoUKoTsE,.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

Judge Stephen j. Field, late justice
of the United States Supreme Court
died last Saturday after a short i'll
ness. He was a very learned man,
member of a distinguished family and
had a seat on the supreme bench for
more than thirty-four years, the
largest service on record.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
NOTICE.

In accordance with the rules of the
Board of Pardons and law Edo hereby
give notice to all whom it may concern
that | am applying tor pardon from the
sentence pronounced upon me in the
81 entitled State of Louisiana VS..
Numa Marceaux, No. 623 Crimina
Docket of the District Court for YER
million Parish Louisiana.
NUMA M9RCEAUX.
November %, 1893.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

F. A. Monroe of New Orleans has
been appointed to the vacancy on the
Louisiana supreme court bench caused
by the death Of Justice Miller. He
is an able jurist and ever since 1880
he has been judge of the civil district
court of his city. The selection gives
general satisfaction.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

The question of second hand cloth
ing is engaging the attention Of lead
ing sanitary officials in the East.
Next week we shall have something TO
say in regard to this matter, and the
existence Of the evil nearby.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

The Filipinos are being offered
their choice of subjugation or exter-
mination. From all accounts we
rather believe the last named plan
will be the easiest way of settling the
problem what shall we do with the
1 Filipinos."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

Marshall Manade, Jr., member of
the firm of M. Manade & Son, COM
mission merchants 415 Poydras street,
New Orleans, has absconded to avoid
his creditors. He was a high roller
and followed the races. His father,
now dead, was well known here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

The Samoan difficulties are yetsun-
settled Notwithstanding the fact that
the American and British warships
sshelled the native towns. It is said
that Germany is at the bottem OF the
trouble.
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CONSTABLE SALE.
Numa Pradier

~
By virtue of a writ Of 6eri faeias
issued in the matters of the above
entitled aud numbered suit, and 1
commission to me directed, lulIy
authorizing and empowering me ii
the premises, | will proceed TO sell
at public auction. to the last and
highest bidder, at the principal front
door OF the courthouse in this parish
on
SATURDAY, APRIL Is, 1893, !
between the honrs Of III o'clock 4.
m. and 4 o'clo. K p. IN. the following
described property seized TO satisfy
said writ to wit:
One Logger
Tcrms-Cash.
Cnnstable's Office, Abheyiile, La,
April |, 1899.
j. u TaEALL,
Constable.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish OF Nef-
milion-17th Judicial District
Court-No. 1860.
Frank B. Williams
VS..
David Todd.

By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale issued in the matters Of the
above entitled and numbered suit and
to me directed from the Honorable
18th judicial District Court aforesaid,
] have seized and will expose to pub
lie sale at the principal front door q
the courthouse of said parish in the
town of Abbeville, to the last ana
highest bidder, on
Saturday, May 90, 1877,
between the hours prescribed by Law,
the following described property
seized to satisfy said writ, towit:
The tract of land or plantation
known as Wester Ogle, situated =
Vermilion parish, said State, ana
described by subdiyitions as the os
of the SCI section seven ca and u
and SW1 of SWI, section eight ((S).
and NW1 Of NWz and 81 Of NJ ana
NJ of 81, section seventeen az ana
Ea of Nj, section eighteen ll8) e
township twelve (l2,,) south Of range
two (29 east, in the Southwestern
Land District of Louisiana, together
with the improvements a store,
residepce, cottages, out buildings anu
other buildings on the plantation, ap-
performances, such as vehicles, wagons
carts, mules, horses, farming uteIs'ls
and machinery, situated on sala
plantation of Wester Ogle; SAID lana
measuring in superficial area aDons
six hundred and fifty acres.
Terms-Cash.
Sheriff's Office, Abbeyille, Ia
April Is, 1899. J.. o. HEBERr,
Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

The peace treaty having been for
mally ratified, Uncle Sam will in the
course of a few days hand to the
representatives of Queen of Spain his
little check for a cool $40, 600, 900.
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Saturday. May 6, 1893,

between the hours prescribed by law, the
following described property seized to
satisfy said writ. to wit: :
The undivided two-tLirds of = tract OF
land situated in the parish Of Yermilion !,
Monton's cove containing 25 s!tperticial
acres and taken from the southeast corner
of a tract Of 375 acres known as:the yohn
| Wallace's tract, which was acln red by
said deceased by exchange froll the late
Daniel O'Bryan IN 1860, having "a front OF
three acres on the south line running
north such depth and width back as will
make the twenty-five acres; bounded on
the north by Alex. Cade, sonth by Wm.
| Cade. east by Everett Levole ana west by
| Wesley Matthews. !,
3, T~wo-thirds Gf another tract of wood
land in Marron's big woods in She north
| east corner of a larger tract containing .
superficial acres; bounded norta and east
| by VIM. Cade. with all the buildings and
improvements thereon situated.
Terms-Cash.
sheriH7s Office, Abbeyille. La, April l,
1904. D.. o. HEBER;s, Sheriff
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

The Cuban pap suckers calling
i. themselves the military assembly have
voted to dissolve the army. Now the
So, 200, 600 will be paid by the United
States to the Cuban soldiers.
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Make $500 Per Day.

We desire to engage a hustling rep
resentative in every town to procure
subscriptions for The National Maya
zine. We have many persons through
out the country doing this work max
ing from $500 to 5000 per day.
send for sample copies, subscription
blanks etc. You have rothing to
risk and everything to gaif.
The NATIONAL MAGAZINE,
81 Bedford St., Bosom, Mass.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Alcide
Benoit is making application to be
pardoned, and released: from the
State penitentiary, with fill restora-
ton to all his rights of suffrage as an
American citizen.
Broussard, Kitchell J. Bailey,
Attys. fpr applicant
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

General Lawton has succeeded in
capturing Santa Cruz and driving
back the Filipinos into the mountains.
He tried the old Indian fighters tao
tics in fighting the natives and it
worked like a charm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
Constable Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish Of Yer
milion-Third Justices Court
No 416.
Martin Bagley, Agent
Henry Lee

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias
to me issued in the matters OF The
above entitled and4numbered suit and
to me directed, fully authorizing and
empowering me in the premises, Z
will proceed to sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, at the
principal front door Of the courthouse
in this parish on
Saturday. April 20. 1895,
between the hours prescribed by law,
the following described property seiz-
ed to satisfy said wris, to wit:
Two mules, eight trace chains, four
moss collars and two brides.
Terms-Cash.
Constable's Office, Abbesille, La,
April Is, 1899. GEo- r. LYoSs,
Constable.
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Constable Sale.

Constable Sale.
STATE OF LOUlsIANA-pa,;.,
of Vermilion-2nd Jusl;ca,.
Conrt-No. IS.
Theodore Harrington ct ala
VS..
Leo Toups.
By virtue of a writ of fieri faeias q
me issued in the matters of the ahors
entitled and numbered suit, and Ia ~
directed, fully authorizing and ernuows
ering me in the premises, I win nra.
coed to sell at public auction, to III
last and highest bidder, at Henry ii this
parish on
Saturday, April %, 1899.
between the hours prescribed by AZ
the following described property, seized
to satisfy sand writ, to wit :
One hundred and fifty barrels #.
corn, nor or less.
Terms-cash.
Constable's office, Parish of Vermil.
ion, April s, 1899.
JUsTILIEN THIBoDEAUx.
Constable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
Saturday, April IS, 1899.

Carter Harrison was elected mayor
of Chicago, Tuesday by 10000
votes. He lacked only a few votes OF
defeating Carter and Altgeld COM
bined.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
Sherif's Sale.

STATE of Louisiana-17th judicial
District Court-Parish of Vermilion
No. 1925.
F. Cannon & Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15
SherifsS Sale.

STATE of Louisiana-17th judicial
District Court-Parish of Vermilon
No. 1909.
Henry J. Moss
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-15

FOR SALE-Seyeral barrels seed
sweet potatoes. w. P. .EDwARDs.
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Isaac Matthews ct als..

Isaac Matthews CT ais.
.DY virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued
b by the Hon. Eth Judicial District
Court IN and for the parish of Vermilion,
in the matters of tue above entitled and
numbered suit, fully authorizing me to
seize and sell, / will proceed 70 sell at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder. at the principal front door of the
courthouse, in this parish, on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
a y OLD NINE.
HOW JOHN PORTS FOUND HIM.
SELF RICH

HOW Holm pOpTyc Jror-Nn MN
er1is uH,t5
r,,
nv iiSsorS Oh the foflls so!o mine
Is romantic ana interesting. Some
thing over so wears ago the owner. the
sbcon,i, ra,, NJ, .
'o''i o' 10 '"'O"S' d peu-
u'ci discovery oil nugget Oh pure
gold In the daubing OF his cabin, found
himself the owner OF probably the rich
est gold mine in the South. Washings
Of the rich surface earth on the hill
sides and branch gravel By himself and
Lessee quickly followed and enriched
all Interested. By the crudest OF wash
ing methods (under leases on a basis
of one-Quarter royalty) such as los
rockers 'sluice boxes and Tong
toms" fortunes were realized in few
months by such we'll known operators
OF anti-bcllum days as the Alstone.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
EI.sZALsI.gG7 CITY.
EONORED WITH A DEGREE-FIRE
-pERSONALS.
Especial to virginian -Pilot.)

Elizabeth City. n. c.. July LITTLE
degree of d. D. has been conferred upon
Rev. c. Il. Hunter. of this city. by the
n. ". p. T.. C. c. My Hunter left yes
teriay for Durham and other towns in
the western part OF the State.
Mr. Fred Miller. who has been spend
ing several days with his parents at
Cape Hatteras, returned home yester-
day and Will resume his position with
j. b. Flora g. Co
The Methodist Sunday school excur-
sion TO Nag's Head yesterday was one
OF the largest that ever left our town.
Mr. and Mrs. Hyslop. WHO have been
in our city for several days visiting. left
yesterday for their home in Norfolk.
The fire alarm sounded yesterday
morning 4 $50 o'clock. The scene Of
the fire was Mr.. Willis Greeorys griat
mill. on Mathews street. The mill and
one frame dwelling adjoining were
totally destroyed. The mill was par
tally insured The fire company. as
usual. responded promptly and was the
means of saving several thousand dol
lars worth of property.
Miss Bessie Lister. Of Elisha, this
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
, ybENEoS.

Edenton n. c.. July ll.-Mr. w. II.
Hoeller, % Elizabeth CITY. who is con
sidered the best photographer in this
section. is in our little city for a week
at his Office, on King street.
me military company is getting in
readiness for leaving Saturday morn
ing for the encampment at MOrehead.
Mr.. c. IL. Horton, editor of the Cou-
rier returned yesterday from Hartford,
where he spent Sunday.
Mr. NJ. IL. Dixon is ut home after a
trip to Virginia Beach
Mir. John Miller, of Colcraine, was the
guest Of his son yesterday
The families Of Messrs. NJ T.. Bond
X. f. futile, II. Il. Williams and II. A.
BOND left this morning on steamer
Haven Belle for Mays Head
The odd Fellows did some degree
work last night. They also elected OIL
GERS Tor the next six months. as follows:
Noble Grand. j. c. Bond: Vice Grand
j.: r. Bell; Recording Secretary, w. II
i5rothers; Financial Secretary, j. NJ
Elliott; Chaplain, S. r. Wixon; Dlstric,
Deputy. l.. l.. Brinl<ley.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
RESISTED CHAsTISEAIENT.

The following comes from Iclkin:
We hear that 4 negro attempted to
kill Mr.. y. Glenn Williams. of Yadkin
county, last Friday and a glancing ball
is all that saved him. 1t seems that
Williams has Il certain form of chas-
tisement for his work hands when they
do not please him, but this one drew a
pistol and shot Williams in the fore
head, but the bail glanced and little
damage was done. The negro left
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
500 REWARD |

We will pay the above reward for any
case OF Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sci
Headache, Ird.ges tion. Constipation OF
the Up-To- Date Little Liver Pill. when tn
directions are strictly complied with
They arc purely Vegetable. and never fail
10 give satisfaction. Csc. boxes contain
100 Pills. Zoe. boxes contain 10 Pits. DC
boxes contain 10 il!ls beware OF substi
buttons and limitations. Sent BY mai
Stamps taken. NERFiTA MEDICAi
CO.. Cor. Clinton and Jaci son SIS. chi
cago Ill. Sold by BuRROW. MARTlN
Il CO. Norfolk. Va. ja9-wc, fri .sa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
DIsPENsARY a SUCCESS.

The Smithfield Herald says that the
disrensary commenced business there
last Saturday and Manager Dickens re-
ports that he is meeting with great
success. We believe that the system
will become popular after the public
learns its working. 1t has already
shown its effect towards preserving bet
ter order on the streets at night.
ABBOTT-BEDDING CASE.
DR.. u. IL. Abbott arrived in the city
yesterday from his home in Pamlco
county. where he has been for several
weeks.
The action Instituted by Or. Abbott
against Mr.. c. Il. Beddingiield for pos
session OF the Office of Corporation
Commissioner. now held by Mr.. Bed
dingtield, comes up before Judge Fred.
Moore on Thursday. The suit is in the
mature Of quo warranto proceedings
The counsel for the plaintiff are Col.
T. Nj. Argo. eX-Judge MacRac ana
Captain Day. while Messrs. Pou &
Simmons ana ]. \. Holding, ESQ. APP
pear for Mr. Beddingfield.
The case will not be finally argued
before the Supreme Court until Sep
TENDER. at the earliest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
MooNss:zNlscIs JOHNSTON.
CHURCH CLERK Is CAUGHT OPE-
RATING y CORN JUICERY.
tRaIeigh News and Observer.)

Revenue officers last week captured
three Illicit stills in Johnston county
one of sixty gallons capacity and two
of forty gallons. one of them was near
Princeton and two a. hem near Emit
postof'icc. one of them was being ope-
rated by Joseph II. Crech. clerk OF a
neighhorinE Primitive Baptist church.
lie was captured by the officers and i
Res of whiskey found in mis- house was
taken into custody.
Only two weeks ago a Free viii Rap
list preacher was captured in Johnston
county operating Il moonshine stili. He
also is now IN jail awaiting trial in the
Federal Court hero.
1t is stated by revenue officers that
more moonshinc distillcries have been
broken up in Johnston county within
the past three months Than in any other
county in the State. A prominent citi-
zen of the county saws tho "Shiners are
almost entirely R"publlcaus AMI Popu-
lists; that they think their party being
in power they Will not he disturbed or
that il they happen 10 he caught they
will not be severely punished.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
a BLOODY FIGHT.
A telegram from Marion saws.

a telegram from Marion says:
Dan jarrett and I'D. Hall had n
bloody fight in Ilalltown, five miles
north of Marion. jarrett stabbed Hall
several times in the abdomen and
breast. and the physician says he is
likely to die. Hall shot Mt Jarrett sew
eral times without effect. The latter
took TO the woods and has thus far
eludcd arrest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
iOWAlM TROTaLE.
FURNACES OF THE BIG RATTLE
SHIP ARE BURNT OUT.
ON Telegranh 10 vlrglnlan-rilotN

Seattle, Wash. July 1.-THE en-
gineers of the battleship Iowa. now in
dry dock, discovered serious injuries to
her furnaces when making q. final over
hauling. According to reliable informa-
ton two of the furnaces were found SO
nearly burned out that another attempt
TO fire them up would have caused them
To break down entirely and might have
done serious injury to the ship. The de-
feet was not discovered when tho ship
first went into dry dock. Her engineer
came to Seattle 1T once and placed an
order with local foundry for the pieces
necessary to mako tho repairs.
1t Will take fifteen days to make the
needed repairs. Her long run from New
York ia San Francisco is said TO have
caused the Iowa's trouble.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
sudcr the Flag.

Try Telegraph to Virginian-Pnot)
Washington, d. c., July 11.-An order
has been issued by the President OK
tending privileges and protection of the
American flag to the shipping OF Porto
Rico and tho Philippines. All ships own
cd by residents Of these islands at the
time of exchange of the ratifica ion OF
treaties are included in the order.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
EttTTOHI).
Especial to vlrginian- Eliot,

Especial to NIrGinian- ri!ot.)
Hartford. N. c., July 1.-THE meeting
ut the Baptist Church continues TO
grow in interest. There have been moro
than twenty five professions, and a
large number Of Christian people have
taken firm stand for The Lord. Rev.
IL. r.. Dudley. PHI. D., Of Norfolk, who is;
ing strong and eloquent sermons. The
spacious auditorium of the church has
been taxed TO accommodate The large
Congregations.
Rev j. 4. Hornaday and his congre-
cation worshippeO with the Zap list
congregation last Sunday. Or. Dudley
is Il very able minister. and is greatly
APPRECIATED by all The people of this
city. The meeting viii continue for sev
-erll laXS.
DR.. Dudley IS sllVar-f0nFuod ORR :
tor, and wins the friendship and adni
ration of all who hear him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12

county. is the guest of Miss Julian
Sawyer. on West Church street.
DR.. y. l.. pendletcn and the family of
Mr.. j. Il. Flora left Yesterday for Nag's
Head. where they Will spend the SUM-
mor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
ASYLUM WILL GET MONEY.

Treasurer Worth will repay to the
Morganton Insane Asylum the money
that WAS in the Piedmont bank when il
failed q year ago. The amount was
S6363.94. This money was deposited in
the bank to the credit of the asylum. or
rather it was deposited there by w. H..
Worth. State Treasurer, TO the credit
OF w. III. Worth treasurer eX-ofIicio Of
the Morganton Insane Asylum. Up to
this time The Treasurer has been CON
tending that the money had passed out
OF his hands as Treasurer and had gone
into the custody Of the asylum, and that
that institution and the State must sus-
tain the loss. The Attorney General.
however. decides otherwise, and Mr.
Worth VIII. make good the loss to the
asylum.
ON this sG,3GS.9i the Treasurer held
about $25,090 worth of collateral. On it
he has already collected about $1,000,
ana he says he will be able to get the
balance. In that case the State will
lose nothing by the banks failure.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
TAR HEEL GOLD MINE.

Parties from Burlington bring the
news that n new gold mine has been
opened near Gibsonvilie. Machinery is
being put in, and a Northern company
will operate the mine. 1t is thought the
mine can be successfully worked. and
the company Will work IL for what it Is
worth. Ii is said TO be strong syndi-
cate, and no doubt that gold exists in
paying quantities or they would not go
to the trouble to put in machinery and
operate Ii. Some persons seem to think
II VIII become q reGnlnr Elondlke.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-12
An Attempt to Poison a Little
Child Foiled.
THROUGHOUT TIE STATE
state Trcnsurcr Worth VIII Repay 20
in Piedmont Bnnk when IL Fallen
"A Bloody t-Rcsistcd Gins
tIscment-Tnr Hcel Gold Mine
Dispcnsnry IL Scccess-A Contest,

Raleigh N. c., July 11-A special
from Greensboro says:
Sallie Runson. n colored servant, at
tempted to poison the 3 year old child
Of Mr.. c. NJ. Nanstory, OF this city, last
week. The little one had been very
III and suffered from sleeplessness.. The
negro, who watched by the bed, gave
the child large dose OF laudanum to
make her sleep. Mr.. Vanstory happen
ed to come in just before the child
swallowed the poison. and he kept her
from taking it and saved her life. The
negro woman at once left and has not
been seen since.