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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Ihave used Ripans Tabulcs with so much satfs.
faction that can cheerfulIy recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once o week. Was told by different physicians
that 1t was caused by bad teeth. of which / had
several had the teeth extracted, but the at
tacks continued. ] had seen advertisements of
Ripans Tabules In all The papers but had 10 faith
IN them, but about six 1eeks since friend In
duced me to try them. <aye taken bdt two of the
small scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacEE .rfaye never given
testimonial for anything Rb-e. but the great
amount of good which belit 10 has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces to add mine TO tlis
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. 4. 7. DEWITT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The management Of the Watkins
road rejoice that the gross earnings
of the line show for the fiscal year
just closed an increase Of $25, 900 over
the preceding year, as well as the
best in the history Of the road. Not
only does this speak well for the
management but also for the progress
of the towns and country along the
route. The new milling interests on
the Watkins line are IN most -four
ishing condition. .-Jenning Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
Broke the Record.

Bossier parish, across the river
from Shreveport, has broken all rec
.ords in the United States for indict-
1nents by grand jury. At recent
sitting it took 1900 names of citizens
between the ages OF 18 and so years
who had failed to pay the per capita
tax. No less than 1900 indictments
were returned. The district attorney
waived his fee Of s5 il al cases where
the voluntary payment is made. That
parish proposes to improve its public
roads and wants the money.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

No matter whether person expects
to take a long or short journey, the
first thing considered is comfort; and
more especially is this evident in the
oppressive summer months when a cool
resort is sought by every one able to
have an outing. Probably you have
contemplated summer trip-probably
you have decided to 60 to Colorado
if SO, you want easy, comfortable trans
port, sure connections and polite atten-
ton.
The Texas & Pacific Railway has the
very best possible service to Pueblo.
Denver, Colorado Springs and ali points
in Colorado. 1t is the only line rum
ming through coaches and elegant ves-
tibuled Pullman Sleepers (without
change) to Forth Worth, where direct
connection is made with through
Sleepers to1Denver via the Fort Worth
& Denver City Railway-between Fort
Worth and Denver a handsome Cafe
Car, having the finest cuisine on wheels
is operated daily. Meals served on
short notice any hour of the day Com
pare this service with that of other
Lines.
See any ticket agent for full informa-
ton or write E. p. Turner, G. p. IL e..
A., Dallas, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

There is some talk of trolly car
line being built along the Teche from
New Iberia to Morgan City. It
would be great convenience to the
people. A community as thickly
settled, and as peripatetic as ours,
would patronize such road as to
give big returns on the money in
ested.-Franklin Vindicator-News.
Yes, it would pay big money be-
tween Franklin and this place. To
visit the parish seat from this section
consumes portion Of two days, and
is expensive. A trolly line would
remedy this. And as the residences
and towns are located on the public
road, the convenience would be great.
Who viii make first move Morgan
City Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Red River parish has or
4dered a white primary to be held on
September 9th for the purpose OF
nominating the parish officers. The
majority rule was adopted, therefore
another primary will be held later on,
at which the two highest candidates
for any Office win be voted for
Mansfield Journal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

have been great suGerer from constipatioA
for over I've years. Nothing gave me any RELIEF.
lily feet and legs. and abdomen were bloated 90
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper bought come and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them abont three weeks and there
is such D change. rAu, not constipased any more
snd owe 1t all to Ripans Tabules lam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing hly sick husband.
He hasFhad the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules for him. He feels some better but 1t will
take some time, he has been sick so long Yon
may use my letter and name as you like.
Era. MARY GoRMAM CLARKE
have been suHering from headaches ever
since was o liEtle girl. could never ride in O
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

I want TO infoKm you,
IN words OF highest
praise, OF the benefit
/ have derived from
Etpans Tabules. / am a
professional nurse and
in this profession q clear
head is always needed.
Ripans Tabules docs it.
After one OF my cases !
foundp}se completely
run down. Acting on the
advice CT Mr.. Sf50. Eovv-
er, Ph. g., 5sS kswark
Ave. Jersey City, ] took
Rlpans TshuleS with
grand results.
Lztss BEe5IE WfEDMAH.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
An Appeal To Cotton Planters.

ssThe time will soon arrive for the
marketing OF the next cotton crop,
and unless change is made as to the
mode of doing it the same low level
of prices that was current last year
will inevitably be the result. It is a
weH established fact that large port
and interior receipts during the
months Of September, October and
November is the great factor in maxi
ing prices, and it is in your power to
prevent this as you have the remedy
iu your own hands, which is to hold
back on your firms one-third of your
ginnings until after December or JAN
uary. The two-thirds will bring near
ly as much money, marketed in this
way, as the whole crop marketed in
the usual way.
In doing this you will not be de-
priving the merchants or the banks,
to whom yon are under obligations,
of what they are justly entitled to,
but on the other hand, protecting al
most their salvation as well as your
own.
The government says the acreage
in cotton lands is 8 per cent less than
last year and that the July condition
is 3.4 per cent less, or total depre-
dation of ia per cent.
Estimating the current crop Of H.
200, 900 bales it means shrinkage
of 1,277 900 bales or a crop of g.
923, 900 bales for '1899-1900.
Notwithstanding all this, and the
further fact that the cotton mills
throughout the country are making
profits ranging from 90 per cent to
40 per cent, mighty efforts are being
made to create the impression that
the crop will be an enormous one,
with the view of getting your cotton
cheap, and it is for you TO determine
whether the greedy spinner will
succeed.
You will be assailed by the willy
speculator wilh all kinds Of arguments
to prevent you from holding your
cotton, but it is your only weapon
and your financial salvation depends
upon its use. -Natchez Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

- a ~ - - -
place without getting .
headache aud sick at my
stomach. I heard abous
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt Of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
theiruse she advised ms
to take them too. and ]
have been doingso since
last October, and will
say they have complete.
ly cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nins years
old. You are welcome
to use this Testimonial
Mrs. ]. HEooKaYR6
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

r
Colonel r. p. Duncan of the Waco
and Sabine Pass railroad, was in
Beaumont recently in company with
t. B. Lock, a civil engineer, who
sent out by Boston capitalists to go
over the proposed route with Colonel
Duncan and pass his opinion on the
feasibility Of the road says the Enter
prise. The two have gone over the
route in buggy and Colonel Duncan
announced yesterday that the report
of Mr.. Lock would be favorable and
that the road would be built.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

dUtI-' Oh q BdIlIUI CUIUE.
Reading some Of the testimonials in favor OF
Iapans Tabuies. tried them. Ripans Tabules mos
only relieved but actually cured my yourgster.
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are Ia
good condition and he never complains of bis
stomach. He Is now red. chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans TabEles
am satisfied that they will benefit any one from
ttons. EW. PRICE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Alcee Dugas raised the first bale Of
cotton in the parish and brought it to
Lafayette last Wednesday where
Gerac's gin transformed itin lint. ii
weighed $50 pounds =. LafayetfA
Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Tabules regularly. ghs keeps few cartons Ripans
TabuIes in the house and lys she viii not be with.
cut them. The heartburn ind slesplessness have
disappeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly no great burden for her. Our whole
family take tho Tabuies regularly, especially after
q hearty meal NY mother Is fifty years Of age
and Is enjoying the bestof health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an imPossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules. ASToa Il. BzAUKE5.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

For headache caused most likely
by disordered stomach, accompani-
ed by constipation, use DR.. nj. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

M.y sevea-year-oid bog
suffered with pains In
hfs head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could NOS
eat like children OF his
age do and W hat he
did eat did nos agree
with him. He was thin
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

E. I. Stuart, Dubberiy, La,
writes: have constantly kept DR.. M.
a. Simmons Liver Medicine many
years for family nse. 1t does all
that is claimed for it. Have tried
Zeilin's and black draught, but they
did not have the desired effect.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Simmons squaw vine wine or
Tablets are effective, elegant to take
and produce no unpleasant after re-
suits.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

Mother was troubled
with b ear tburn and
gleeIlessnoss. caused by
Indigestion, for . good
many vesEs. One day
she saw . testimonial
In the paper indorsing
Ripans Tabules. She
determined TO give them
q trial, was gr eatly
relieved by thelz use
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19

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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-19
THE MERIDIONAL
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i les are charged at one-half rate OF read
Sli kinds of Job Printing neatly and
aaniy executed at this Office. Strang
!, must send money with their orders to
G rds Of q personal character will be
ged double rates.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
EIGHT-CLUB CIRCUIT.
That IL what the Big League Is Said
tO BE Seeking.

CHICAGO. March 29.-National league
mixed as the time for the beginning of
the playing season approaches. Louis
vile. shorn of its Sunday games, now oc-
cupies the center of the stage, and few
are Venturesorne enough to guess what
the Kaleidoscope of the magnates will
next present IN startling picturesqueness.
Critics who were all along contending
that the big league would confine its OPP
erations to ten clubs this season are now
inclining to an eight-club circuit and
point to the Colonels as one of the ag
gregations that is to go out, willing or
not. According to the eight-club theor-
lists, Cleveland, Baltimore, Louisville and
Washington are to be outside the pale,
while the remaining clubs will be
strengthened by the players that are
turned loose. The men who hold this po-
sition laugh at what they term the palpa-
BILE bluff of the magnates in arranging for
games for Cleveland without providing a
team to play these games.
The magnates are after an eight-club
circuit, declared man yesterday who
knows more than a little about the poll
ties of the national game. ''It was hard
deal that deprived Louisville of the only
games that gave it a chance to make
money. and the Colonels will not be able
TO start a season that promises a big
financial loss Louisville will be forced
out and its players bought. Cleveland
does not figure and Washington and
Baltimore will get out one way or an
other"
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
CABINET MEETING.
Variety Of Subjects Considered by
President md Advisers.

President and Advisers.
WASHINGTON, 1Iarch 29.-At the cab
met meeting today a variety of subjects
were considered, including number of
questions which have arisen during the
two weeks of the presidents absence In
the South. The ADMINISTRATION Of affairs
in Cuba came up and it was practically
decided to simplify matters by CONSOLE
dating some of the administrative depart
ments. The question of amending the
civil service rules and regulations in GER
tain particulars was under consideration,
and the president stated that he desired
to dispose of the matter at an early day.
Tt was again demonstrated at today's s
meeting of the cabinet that while strong
ly upholding the principles Of the civil
service law, there is a disposition on the
part of the several members to criticise
its present administration.
The subject of the appointment of COM
missioners to represent the United States
at the forthcoming convention called by
the car of Russia, with, view to pro-
noting peace among the nations, was ad-
vanced by the president. 1t is under
stood that three ambassadors of the
United States at European courts will
be named.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
CORHETT ON JEFFRIEs.
Says the BOiIerna:<er May Surprise
Public md Ei!Z

NEW YORK. March 29-Jim Corbett
says: l must say l like the chances of
Jefries l have heard great deal about
Jeffries being slow ard inexperienced, and
all that, but I know better about the slow
part of it. He is one of the quickest big
men who ever boxed. You must remem-
ber that he is best when at, say, 21O
pounds, Now, when you see that six feet
of bone and muscle dance about the ring
You cannot justly say that he is slow
On the contrary he is as fast as any man
of ten or even twenty pounds less weight
that L have ever seen. He is young, too,
and with his height and long reach,
should have 2 splendid chance with Fftz-
simmons I never heard Jeffries' game
ness questioned, but. instead, know that
his heart is in the right place, so look
for him to make a splendid showing
against the Australian. The odds should
not be very much in favor of Fitzsim-
mons, notwithstanding the larger ex-
perience Of the older fighter. Don't be
surprised if Jeftries surprises the public,
including Fitzsimmons
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
AMATEUR NINE MADE UP.
st. Paul Athletic Club Has Ball
Players in Training.


The ST. Paul Athletic club has come to
the front with the first amateur base ball
team of the season. The organization of
the team has just been completed, and
the prospects for a winning season are
good.
w. B. Swanson and Charles Delaney
will pitch for the season, and II. Clater
and Coke viii be the men of the big mitt.
H Martin has been assigned to first base.
]. Murphy to second, ]. Mitchell and R.
Lanpher to shortstop, and J. Marshall to
third. The outfield will consist of H
Cook, c. Jahnke. M. Delaney, Phil Mat
tocks and H. r. Spur.
The majority of the members of the
new team are experienced men and have
played before on the athletic club teams
y second team is being organized as
rapidly as possible and will assist the
first team In practice. also serving as a
reserve for subplayers.
The battery Of the regular team Is
hard at work in the gymnasium, practic-
ing at indoor base ball. despite the opin-
ion of some physical directors that it de-
stroys players form. AS soon as the
weather permits. outdoor practice will
be commenced.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30

LONDON. March ga representative
of the Associated Press has had an inter-
view with Sir Thomas LiptOn owner of
the challenger for the Americas cup. He
said the Shamrock will probably be
launched during the first week of June
but she is not so far advanced that he is
able to fix the exact date. The launching
will be In private. The owner of the
Shamrock also says the decision as to
the mode of crossing the Atlantic will
rest with the captain of the Shamrock
and her builder. Everything. however,
will be done strictly according to the
rules of the cup competition, and nothing
in the nature of sharp practice will be at
tempted. Sir Thomas Upton refused to
discuss the construction of his yacht.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
MIR. MERRIAM SUPREME.

Attorney General Rules on the Pow
ers of Census Commissfoner
WASHINGTON, March 29-Attorney
General Griggs has advised the secretary
of the interior that the act of congress
approved March g. 1899, providing for the
taking of the twelfth census, makes the
operations Of the director of the census
Independent, in all respects, save in the
matter Of accounts, which are made sub
1ect to the regulations Of the secretary
Of the interior. Under this ruling the
director is authorized to make all ap-
pointments, to perfect plans for the TAX
ing Of the census, to rent quarters, to
make contracts for supplies. and to per-
form all other acts necessary to the car
rying out of the law Independent of the
secretary Of the interior. %
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30

NEW YORK, March 29-Some ugly ru-
mors have fioated across the continent
since the Mccoy y-Choynski fight at
Frisco, and they do not place the fight
ers in favorable light One of the start
ling reports is that there was an agree
ment engineered by Billy Brady, mana
ger OF Mccoy. by which it was under
stood that Mccoy would let Choynsh
stay the limit. With the odds to l on
Mccoy that he would win, it did seem
rather funny for sporting men of good
choice To bet even money that Choynsl1
would last twenty rounds. 1t is alleged
by a special dispatch to the Chicago
Chronicle that Brady had big lump of
money bet that the fight would SO the
limit
II is further claimed that Mccoy could
have finished the bout in the fifth, and
after that point did nothing to convince
the spectators that he was trying to do
more than win on points.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
FITZ AND JEFFRIEs.
Final Preiim inaries for Their Meet
ing DfSpOsed Of

NEW YORK, March 90. = Managers
Brady and Julian, acting for James JEFF
fries and Robert Fitzsimmons. TO-DAY
signed articles of agreement for a fight
before the Coney Island Sporting club.
me articles call for a twenty-five-round
bout Marquis Of Queensberry rules, TO
lake place between u o'clock noon and
< D. m. on May 26. George Siler will act
rs reteree, and five-ounce gloves are to
pg useoc The fight will be for $50, 900,
I'll % 20 per cent Of the revenue de-
rived from the pictures. to be maid 70
the men, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries and the
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30

The greatest electrician in the world de-
clares that the days of the horse are
numbered. and that in a short time cleo
tricity will completely supplant mans
most useful animal. In 20 years, he as
serts. the horse will be a curiosity Dis
blood would also be a curiosity if all suf-
ferers would take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. There would then be practically
no dyspepsia, nervousness. seeplessness
or ague.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
Layirua Not Injured

CHICAGO. March 90. - Lightweight
Champion Kid Lavigne, who arrived
in Chicago today from San Francisco,
was much amused to hear that a New
York dispatch said he was laid up with a
broken rib, as a result of his recent fight
with mysterious Billy" Smith
Il never felt better in my life' said
the boxer. Il leave tonight for the East
and will sail for England on the first
steamer to prepare for my bout with Dick
Burge.''
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
Ecuador Adopt. Gold Standard.

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Consul Cen
eral De Leon at Guayaquil reports to the
state department that the change by the
world to gold basis has finally driven
Ecuador to adopt the same course. con-
gress having just enacted a law which
within two years, he says, will place the
monetary system a gold basis
Ecuador has heretofore been on a So
called bimetallic, but practically mono
metallic silver basis; no gold in circula-
ton, and her silver irredeemabe
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
shova1ter Won First Game.

NEW YORK, March 29-Showalter and
of seven games at the Brooklyn chess
of seven games at the Brooklyn shess
club today. Showalter outplayed his
adversary compelling him to resign after
sixty-five moves. The second game will
be played tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
DRAMATIC SCENE.
1t Was Enacted In the New York As
sembiy Hall.

ALBANY. N. Y, March 29.-One of the
most dramatic scenes enacted in the as
sembly this year was brought about to-
day when the cities committee unexpect-
edly reported a resolution calling for the
appointment by the speaker of an in
yest1gatng committee of seven to inquire
into reports that fund had been raised
by assessment among the members of
the New York city police force to defeat
by bribery the passage of the pending
police bills, the chief among which pro-
vfdes for single-headed commission to
be appointed by the mayor, and subject
to removal by the governor.
The Democratic members denounced
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
HE IS A BRIToN.
William Waldorf Astor Has Re-
nOunced American Cjt;xausb;

NEW YORK, March 2e-Wilham wal
dorf Astor, owner of the Pail Mall Ga
zette. when he arrived here today, on the
White Star liner Majestic, in answer to
the fnterrogatories of one Of the Gus
toms officers, described himself as a for
e1gner, and a resident of Great Britain.
This reply relieved him of answering
such questions as are required by law
to be put to returning Americans resa rd- :
Ing purchases made while abroad. Mr.
Astor said that he was accompanied by
his sons, Waldorf and John. and his
daughter, Pauline. In the course of a
week Mr.. Astor expects to be on his wav
back to England
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
Hermann IS WATERING.
Not Averse Now to POstponing the
Sale OF Pime

Sale Of Pime.
WASHINGTON, March 29-The argu-
ments in favor Of the postponement of
the Chippewa land sales are beginning
to have an effect on Land Commissioner
Hermann. He talked today in a way
that indicates that he would not object
to a postponement of the sale, although
he is on record as being against it ex-
cept on three small reservations. In re-
lation to what the secretary may decide
Mr.. Hermann said: '"The secretary may
take the view that, as the legislature
has asked for the reservation Of such
a large body Of land, 1t will be for the
best interests of the Indians to withhold
it all from SALE
Secretary Hitchcock has given no furth-
er time to the consideration of the Min
nesota pine land sales owing to the spe-
cial cabinet meeting today. He Is still in
doubt as to the proper course to pursue,
with the probabilities pointing to a post
ponement of the sales.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30
GIRLS 70 PLAY HANDBALL,

.&ncalester and West Superior Nor
NAL Schools to Have "a Gazne Here.
An exciting evening is looked for at the
Y. NJ c. A. gymnasium when in AnriI.
the Manchester and West Superior nor
NAL handbau teams come together in a
contest.
The peculiar feature of the occasion Is
that the members of the two teams are
not ordinary male athletes, but young
ladies OF Drawn and sinew. The rival
teams nave been sizing each other up
and each is confident of winning
Later on the same evening, male teams
from the same schools will compete.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-30

The Y. M. c. A. will give a benefit en-
tertainment for Assistant Physical In
structor Hanks, recently injured in an
accident at the gymnasium, on next
Tuesday evening. The programme is al
most complete, and will be very interest
ing and entertaining. Athletes from the
university and Minneapolis Y. NJ. C. A
will take part