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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

A BIG RANCH DEAL.--A big deal
was closed up in Fort Worth Mon
day by the terms of which G. f.
Swift, the millionaire packing house
man of Chicago, purchased of the
Childress Land and Cattle company
their ranch and cattle located in
Childress county. In addition to
several thousand acres Of leased land
the ranch contains about 85 900 acres
of patented land for which Mr.. Swift
paid 81 so an acre. The herd, ex-
elusive of calves, numbers about 1000
head for which Mr.. Swift paid $40
head except for 1000 heifer yearlings,
for these he paid SIC per head. For
this years calf crop, estimated to
number about $500 head $25, 900.
This herd, which is known as the
s'Shoe Nall is regarded as one of
the best herds and the ranch as one
of the hest ranches in the Panhandle
country. 1t is considered by cattle
men generally and especially those in
position to know, that Mr.. Swift
obtained a great bargain and that
both the cattle and the ranch sold for
less than they were really worth.
Texas Stock and Farm Journal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
A Story of the Batt!efiels Of
Chickamauga.

On stormy night in November
about the year 1925 an emigrant from
North Carolina on his way to Ten
nessee camped at an Indian village
in North Georgia lear where the
famous battle of Chickamauga was
fought in 1868, on the ground now
constituting the Chickamauga-Chat-
tanooga National Military park.
In this emigrant's family was a
girl just approaching womanhood.
During the night this girl was attack
ed with violent pains. An old squaw
saw the girls suffering, detected the
cause, retired to wigwam, and, select
ing some herbs, made tea which
was given to the sufferer. Relief
followed, and the girls menses ap-
pared for the first time. The grateful
mother of the girl begged of the squaw
a quantity of the herbs, and among
them found some seed which she
planted at her new home in Tennes-
see. These herbs were raised by
this family and their defendants from
year to year for several generations,
and gained local reputation as q
cure for menstrual arrangements Of
women.
In the year 1880 the Chattanooga
Medicine Co, manufac turers of Thed-
ford's Black Draught, the great
remedy for liver, stomach, bowel and
kidney diseases, secured control of
the herbs that had descended from
the stock procured from the squaw,
and commenced the manufacture
from them of what is now known as
McElree's Wine of Cardui. This
pure vegetable wine now has wor-d
wide reputation, and has proved to b
almost specific in the cure of al
diseases peculiar to women. It il
sold extensively in every state and
territory in the Union, apd in some
forign countries, and is enthusiastical-
ly endorsed by leading physicians,
prominent druggists, and chemists
and thousands of the best women Of
America.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
A. Diamond For A Dollar.

A limited special offer which will
last for ten days only. Genuine
Barrios Diamonds have a worldwide
reputation. 1t is almost impossible
to distinguish them from genuine
diamonds costing hundreds Of dollars
each. They are worn by the best
people. We will forward a Genuine
Barrior Diamond mounted in heavy
ring, pin or stud to any address upon
receipt of price $1.00 each. Ear
rings, screws or drops, So per pair.
Rings setting are made Of one con-
tinuous piece of thick, shell gold, and
are warranted not to tarnish. Special
combination offer for ten days only
Ring and stud sent to any adress upon
receipt pf $1.50. In ordering ring
give finger measurement by. using sa
piece of string-also full particulars
Address plainly,
The Barrios Diamond Co.,
11s1-1183 Broadway,
New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
B. Y. P. U. International Convention,

To be held at Richmond, Va. Fox
this occasion round trip tickets Will
be sold to Richmond on July 9th anu
10th. Rate one fare plus $500 for
the round trip, Tickets good to re-
turn until July a1st, or by depositing
them in Richmond further extension
will be given until August 10Th, 1899.
The Official Route will be from
Texas via: Cotton Belt to Memphis
Illinois Central to Louisville AND
Chesapeake and Ohio R'y to Rich
mond. Pullman Sleepers and through
Vestibule Chair Cars from Texas;
with polite and attentive porters ip
charge. For more definite informa-
ton, address,
r. Fl. Coleman, Pres,
Plano, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

ghave used Ripsns Tabuies with so much geEfs.
faction that can cLeerfnlly recommend them.
Fave been troubled for about three years with
what IcslIed bilious attacks coming on regularly
once aweek. Was told by different physicians
that It was caused by bad teeth. OF which had
several had the teeth extracted, but the at-
tackp continued. had seen advertisements OF
Ripans Tabules in all The papers but had no faith
In them, but about six feeks since friend in
duced me to try them. lave taken but two OF the
gmall scent boxes OF the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacks rlave mover given
testimonial for anything e. but the, great
amount Of good which belil 10 has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine 10 the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now 1T. DEWITT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

hava been great al1ferer from constipatioA
for oyefG years. Nothing gave me any relief.
My feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 90.
Icouid not wear shoes OF my feet and only loose
dress. / saw Ripans rabulcs advertised In oue
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there
is such change! am not coDstipated any more
and owe IL all to Ripsns Tabules. lam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation only my
household duties aud nursing my sick husband.
Be has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabulesior him. He feels some better but it will
take some time he has been sick so long. YoU
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrg. MARY GoRMAH CLARKE
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Reading some OF the testimonials ia favor OF
Rpans Tabules. tried them. Ripans Tabules not
only relieved but actually cured my youngster,
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are in
good condition and he never complains Of h.s
stomach. He is now q red. chubby-faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tsbnies.
am satisfied that they will benefit any one from
the cradle to old agel IL taken according TO drec-
tions. j. ". PRICE
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

TsSules regularly. shekseps afew cartons Ripans
Tabules in the house and ays abe win not be with
cut them The heartburn and slesplessness have
disappeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly SO great burden for her. Our whole
family take the Tabules regularly, especially after
q hearty meal. NY mother is fifty years OF age
and 10 enjoying the bestof health ana spirits also
eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules ANTON q. BLAUKEN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

car or go Into o crowded
place without getting O
headache and sick at my
stomach. Iheard about
Ripans Tsbules from an
amt OF mine who was
taking them for catarrh
OF tho stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. andf I
have been doing 30 since
last October, and viii
say they have complete
ly cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nine years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
Mrs. ]. BRooKMYRE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

To cure Depression of spirits, fall
ing of the womb and weakness of
back usual to change of life take
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
Cheap Excursion
To Galveston, Texas,
Monday, July II, 1899,

By Crescent Excursion Club Ltd.
Leave New Orleans (Southern Pa
,cifc R. R. 8:l5 a. M, returning
leaves Galveston, Texas Monday,
July "a, 1899, at Z 80 a. m. Fare
round trip from New Orleans and
shriever SO; Morgan City, Frank
lin, Jeanerette and New Iberia So;
Lafayette, Rayne and Crowley 81.
Tickets for sale on train.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Remove cause of menstrual sup
pressions, exaggerations and irregu-
larities by taking Simmons SquaW
Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
A high purpose lifts itself.

Sour stomach is one of the first
symptoms of a coming bilious attack.
Cure it with few doses of DR.. M.
A. Simmons Live Medicine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

MY seven-year.old boy
suffered with pains in
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could NOS
eat like children OF his
age do and W hat he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Happiness is lost by being intem-
perate in Its pursuits.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Sick headache, wind on the stom-
ach, biliousness, nausea, are quickly
cured by a few doses of DR.. M. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15


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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Intelligence is; largely in knowing
what we do not know.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15
THE MERIDI0NAL
ADVERTISING RATES:

o+,cas ner line 50 10
Local noi rtiop mar inch or less 90
0ne lnsI ,hsaonent insertion 70
H'IS Death and MARI age notices, not exceed
;nD I've Ave lines, are published free. 0bitu-
: aries a1S are charged at one-half rate ofread-
inS XII Kim KIM ,f Job Printing neatly and
.bahniy txe, ted at this Office. Strang-
ers mus end money with their orders to
4 1tord ards Of ! personal character will be
q ged double rates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Persistent industry is the best anti
dote for temptation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

The Misgovernment of the Modern
City is one Of group of articles deal
ing with questions Of vital import and
written by experts of international re-
putation. The Saturday Evening
Post for July 10Th will also contain
articles and stories by Bret Harte,
Molly Elliot Seawell, Col. W. F. Cody
buffalo Billy, Ex-senator Ingalls,,
Robert J. Burdette, and Others
equally well known.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Nothing great was ever achieved
W thout enthusiasm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

I want to inform yon,
IN words Of highest
praise, CT the benefit
/ have derived from
Ripans Tabules. / en- q
professional nurse and
in this profession q clear
head ia always needed.
Ripans Ta5ules does It.
After one OF my cases I
found myself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice OF Mr.. Geo. Bow
or, Phi. O., 5ss Newark
Ave, Jersey CITY, I took
Ripans TabuleS with
grand results.
Hiss BEcaTE WIEDMAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

have been suffering from headaches eveF
since 1 was a little girl. Tcould never ride in .
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Mother was troubled
with b g artbarn n and
sleeplessness, caused by
indigestion. for . good
many years. One day
she saw q testimonial
In the paper fndorsing
Ripans Tabules. She
dsrermined to give them
. trial, was gr ea tly
relieved by their uSe
and v,ayxy fQEAa fhA
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-15

Commissions, cramps, chronic fee
male disease and Mysteries are cured
by use of Simmons Squaw Vine Wins
or Tablets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
DIR, HOPES STATEMENT.
No Danger for Any One Entering Nor
folk or Portsmouth.

NORFOLK. VA. August S.-special-
H. an interview to-day Dr. +. S. Hope.
ct,{of Quarantine officer for This port. SAID:
81 believe YOU can safely say now That
there Is no possibility of the fever spread
inc beyond the present point OF lhfecuoh.
ON this point both the Health Boards OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth, quarantine OH
cials and the United States Marine los
nita1 officials are unanimous IN their
ootntan Az tn the matter Of excursions
having becn allowed 10 come into Nor
foll, and Portsmouth. the very fact that
,hev have been allowed 10 come SHOWS
tho confidence we have had in our COM
rouuitv from the disease. There IS not
novy nor has there been trace OF any
case i'm this city or Norfolk.
You can say as 20 the liftins Of the
quarantine that il will certainly not be
before next Sunday. We wish 10 pre-
serve a strict quarantine for these ten
DAYS not so much because 1t Is aDsO-
mtely necessary. as to let people outside
know that there will be plenty OF time
intervening for any case 10 break OUT
providing there were symptoms IN any
one who might have escaped from tne
Peninsula 10 Norfolk and Portsmouth.
There has been no sign yet. and / do not
believe there IS any possibility Of any
case. Nevertheless we viii keep on the
safe side and even after next Sunday
there VIII be q limited quarantine that
is. even then there viii not be allowed
any local passenger or freight from ire
Infected district 90 Norfolk and Ports
mouth ] viii make the statement as
distinct and emphatic as can that thorc
Is absolutely no danger 10 people outside
the two cities coming into them from
points unufectcd and 7 certainly should
NOT DO this. with my official record AZ
stake unioss 7 felt absolutely convinced
of the truth Of it,"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
BRAVE VIRGINIA GIRLS.
They Have Fought Yellow Jack nj the
Soldiers Home Nearly n Month.

Soldiers Home Nearly Month.
LYNCHBURG. VA. August SPECIAL.
Rev. Father James Collins, native of
this city is ministering to tie yellow
fever sufferers at the Soldiers Home at
Hampton. From good authority it lis
learned that the two nurses who have
charge of the yellow fever patients at the
home are both Virginia ladles-One being
Miss Annie Davidson, Of Rockbridge. and
the other Miss Anna Spencer. @ graduate
1f the Lynchburg Female Orphan Asy-
lum For several years past Mr.. Thomas
y. Davis of this city a member of inc
board OF directors of ihe orphanage has
been able 10 obtain positions as nurses
az the home for graduates of the asylum.
Misses Spencer and Davidson mp 20 the
4th instant have been the sole nurses I'm
charge OF those stricken with fever, all
though they We're then expecting other
nurses 90 help Miss Spencer has to al
tend the patients through the night I'm
Ward /. I'm which she and Miss Davidson
have 20 practically live. not being allow
ed 10 goo out Of the hospital nor even into
other sick wards.
Some idea Of the fearful work and terri
bic strain on these two brave girls may
De gained when it IS stated that mp 10
the lth there had been forty cases and
twelve deaths. and they had been on duty
ever since the 18th Of July.
Now that the sick are cOnvalascing and
the dread plague seems so be abating, the
friends of the two Virginia nurses are
anxious that they shall have all the honor
which rightly belongs To- them before
some new nurse or nurses report for duty
and get the credit for the noble work
done by Misses Spencer and Davidson
when the danger was at its height.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
~ DIN STORY.

y
AsUINGTON. August S.-The state
Denartment Is entirely without informa-
lion az To any address by Aguinaldo 10
foreign powers for the recognition OF tne
i-uipinos. either as belligerents or as con-
stituting an Independent government
The appeal is looked upon, however as
creating no particular change, as II mas
been the desire Of Aguinaldo and MS as
sociates from the first to secure such IT,
cognition.
The appeal puts this desire into rather
formal shape, and II may bring 10 an II
sue the attitude Of outside governments.
There IS no apprehension, however, that
any foreign government will heed the
address. The International usage as tn
recognition was quite fully developed OUT
ing the Cuban Instruction.
THEIR COURSE UNKNOWN.
The course which the foreign consuls
al Manila will pursue in regard to Agui-
naldo's communication Is a matter or con
lecture among officials here At the state
pepartment there is no disposition 10
limit the consuls in forwarding the COM
mmlcation 70 their respective govern
meBts As q rule, It is quite unusual
for consuls holding exequaturs from a
friendly government and having official
relations with it to carry on communl-
cations with an insurrecuonary leader
But it IS expected that in this case the
consuls are the innocent victims OF Agui-
naldos letter writing. As military au-
thority IS supreme in the Philippines. any
question arising as 70 the course OF the
consuls would probably he referred TO
General Otis. but there IS no intmat!on
here that he has been advised of tho
address or that he VIII have any obiec-
tions to it's transmission b. the consuis.
u is rather expected. however that the
cOnsuls viii take occasion 20 advise with
the military authorities as 10 the pro-
prieties of the question before taking final
action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
ARE NOT DISCOURAGED,
Friends of Gas Works improvement
Claim Enough Votes co Win.

The friends in the Council OF the prop
osition 10 appropriate S2l5OO to the i'm
provement OF the gas works are not az
am alarmed over the outlook FOR the
measure and regret MNuda me-.
vote only 10 the extent that the matter
is delayed for another month. At the
meeting Monday night eighteen votes
were cast for the appropriation. which
was only two under the required two
thirds majority.
one Of the warmest advocates of the
appropriation stated after the meeting
that of The absent members al least five
were. he knew. I'm favor Of the improve
ments. and would had they been pres
ent. voted I'm favor of the proposition.
one Of the members present voting adj
versely afterwards, said that be would,
when called upon again vote for the
passage of the resolution. These votes,
with the original eighteen. would give
total of twenty-four. or four more than
the number required
DO IS improbable that a called meeting
VIII be asked before the regular meeting
next month. Twice last month calls
for meetings failed for the required ar
tendance similar fate. IT is argued.
would meet any meeting called this
month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
YAOUlS SURROUNDED.
Mexican Troops Preparing for Des-
uerate Fight To-Day.

Mexican Troops Preparing for Dcs-
perate Fight To-Day.
CHICAGO. August S-A special % the
Record. from Guaymas, Mexico, says
General Torres has almost completely
surrounded Bicam. "a Naqui stronghold
where 200D savaees are massed. ON the
arrival OF the artillery and the machine
guns the Mexican general VIII close Do
ON the Indians and precipitate me biggest
battle ever fought between the govern
ment and the Iaqui
"The reports from General Torres re-
garding the Killing of RemIey and Mil
Ter say their bodies We're found hanging
from tree with the hands and feet cut
Of. The uprising reaches down the laqui
river go the sea and IL IS not expected
90 extend further north than the oahua-
ripa district
Tine government now has nearly 5000
men I'm the field. Two hundred volunteers
will leave Guaymas for Medamo to-nisht
0n the steamer Jalisc0. A Tight 4 eX-
pected on entering the YaQui river with
a large band of sayages that last week
attacked and burned three sioops. A
ErsWa. "a well known Mexican az Her
mosillo last his lifc iu the encounter.
AUSTIN. TEXAS august S-A dispatch
from ChIuchiufh. Mexico. says there rs
much neasiness felt $50 military circles
over tho attitude OF the MAYO tribe o.
Indians in the State Sonora toward thu
Mexican authorities in the present up
rising Of the YaQui braves. The fighting
force of the Mayo tribe Is much less than
that of the Yaquis. The Mlyos have for
many years been nc peace with the gov
eminent but the younger braves are now
aroused by the warfare that is being
wageI west of them and an open revolt
is threatened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
William i. Hundley.

Mr.. William j. Hundley died at p.
NJ. yesterday at the residence of his SOM
in-law. Mr. r.. b. Branch. iii Randolph
street He was seventy-four years of
age. Monday he was stricken with paraiy-
sis.
Mr.. Hundley was a native OF Dinwid-
die. but had resided 900 iachmoId ABOUT
ffty-four years. RE led an honet up-
right life and was highly esteemed be-
au who knew him. lie leaves six chill
dren and eighteen grand children.
The funeral Will take place at p. VI.
to-day from Alr. Branch residence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09
WAR ON M0RM0NS,
Complaints Because Gov. Bradley Does
Nothing-Eldcrs Eggcd.


LOUISVILLE Ky. Aug. Two more
Mormon elders We're assdultcQ near tHe
kentucky and Tennessee line to-day.
Muuutalneers say they must go.
President John Rich, OF the Hohtht ih
Mormon Mission, who has TWO eiuef7 az
work. wired to-day that ne Wo1id Leep
them En- the mountains If the tan rhulch
had TO send 100000 TO Kentucky 20
protect them. lie is indignant mat tHe
kentucky authorities have taken no steps
to protect the elders.
Governor Bradley said to-day mat ne
had no official information lie mas
heard of assaults on Mormons, but mas
done nothing md does not know "heiher
he will do anything. Two MotmOns were
assaulted lin the streets of SWcetWater.
Tenn last night, and after being egeed.
we're threatened with tar and feathers
and chased into the Kentucky mountains.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Aug. T.
There is a general uprising of citizens
South. Within the last ten days fifty
elders have been assaulted and driven
from places in which they were teach
Ing The number OF Mormon elders pm
the South has greatly increased 81 the
last few years and their holiness mas
led 90 ogen opposition.
President BENJAMIN T. Rich. NJ the
Southern propaganda on Inc Mormon
church spent today I'm Atlanta and saw
Governor Gambler. Of Georgia. with Il
view 20 securing HIS cooperation m the
protection of the elders against mob vio-
lauco Hc asked the Governor 10 take
some steps towards the apprehension Of
Inc persons who assaulted two elders at
fhe home Of the Cunard family. in Jas
por county. when the woman OF the house
was shot
1--WE expect serious trouble. Satan IS
surely at work. hut we are determined
TO do our whole duty whatever comes
Acting President Anderson said OF The
troubles.
irsr eooeon. that U.s. Cor the rural districts.
and where religious excitement s go.ng
ON tho~e is SIRE - be some trouble. We
hona fhaf it viii be over soon New
York sun