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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Steamer Rosa Lee. Willis, Norfolk, mer-
chandise ana passengers, Old DOMINION
Schooner Emily II. NayIor, Wilson, Phil
adelphia. Pa, railroad ties
Schooner Belle Russell, James, James
River. TO load lumber
Schooner Albert Mason. kenninSham.
James River to load wood
MAY 9TH
Steamer Gulf Stream, Tunnel. Philadel-
phia, Pa, merchandise and passengers.
Clyde Line.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. MAY 5. 1900.
ARRIVED
Barge San Joaquin. New York
Barge r. r Thomas, Boston.
Steamer Coliingham. st. Vincent.
Steamer King Edgar, Norfolk
SAILED
Barge Ohio, New Haven
Barge Belle of Oregon, Providence
Barge George Moon, Norfolk
Schooner Charles z. hoffman, Boston
Schooner George Bailey, Providence.
Steamer Alrnora, Glasgow
Steamer Barcelona, Hamburg
PORT BERMUDA HUNDRED. MAY D.
ARRIVED
Schooner D. NJ Anthony, Caswel. to
load railroad ties.
Barge Fredericksburg, Kahey, to load
poplar wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
corroN-s1aED OIL MARKET,

NEW YORK, May 5.-COTTON-sEED
OII-Quieter but firmly held; prime crude,
barrels, 35c. nominal; prime summer vel
butter grades nominal; prime winter vel
low, 40642c; prime white, 40@41c. Prime
meal SIG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Internal revenue collections to-day
were: Tobacco. S2,O36.76; cigars, $124.74
Loose sales for the week were: Cren-
shaw's Warehouse, IA, 040 pounds-hghest
price, S14; Stonewall $4,000 pounds-hig'll-
est price, s14.25; Shelburne's Warehouse,
10, $50 pounds; Shockoe Warehouse, 40,215
pounds-highest price, S14.5O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, May 5.-coTTON-The
cotton market opened steady, with prices
to 8 points higher on better cables than
had gone homo last night firmly convinced
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
NAVAL STORES.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May 5.-TUR-
PENTINE-Market steady at 46Ac.;
RIOS ROsINMouiet and unchanged; receipts.
none.
SAVANNAH, GA, May 5.--SPIRITs OF
sTITR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at 47c.; receipts,
s145 casks: sales, 143 casks; exports, s3,1S0
ROSJN-FIrm and unchanged: receipts.
1888 barrels; sales, SO barrels; exports
$3.50 barrels.
WILMINGTON, NC, May 5.-sPIRITS
OF TITRPENTINE-Stead prices un-
changed; receipts, II casks
ROSIN-Steady and unchanged; re-
ce GRTin 81 gTauJIRPHNTINE-ouiet at 1850
ia -TiReFirm at zs1.35. receipts, 227 bar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, May s, 1900.
pri,.ate sales to-day Were: Wrappers.
o6 hogsheads; leaf. hogsheads; Tugs.
=I Iiu were: Bright p hogsheads;
dark, hogsheads and I tierce.
scaived and 81 hogsheads daliyered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
PEANUT MARKETS

NORFOLK, VA, May 5.-PEANUTS-
Steady; new fancy, 22a4c-; strictly prime,
:..sc; prime. 2t42asc.; common, 17aQ2c.
Spanish, Doc per bushel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

MONEY AND EXCHANGE--Money on
call easy at per cent; prime mercantile
paper 3lsa1411s per cent. Sterling exchange
steady. with actual business in bankers
bills at S4.SSl4 for demand and at S4.S4a4
for sixty DAYS; posted rates, sissy and
81 S91s: commercial bills. S4.S334 04. S4i4
silver certificates. 6o14@60&l; bar silver
co: Mexican dollars, AZ. State bonds in
active; railroad bonds steady: Government
bonds steady
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Our s4.4 Taffeta Waists. made in
variety of air-corded and corded
effects, In Black and twelve different
shades, the greatest value ct OF
in America. at..... ............ pT.IT
Handsome Silk Waists. made from
the finest taffeta, wave-corded and
hemstitched front, back and sleeves.
IN Black and all the new Sh m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Sheer Dresses, of Longcloth, Hubbard
style. front yoke OF insertion, and hem
stitched tucks, back yoke tucked in
clusters. neck and sleeves finished with
embroidered edge and beading; TSr
Sl.3S value; sale price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
STAGNATION ON
STOCK EXCHANGE
Only Slight Impetus Given Opening
by London Prices.
The BOND MARKET is DULL
The Little Movements Have Been in
Sympathy With Stocks Sugar
Moved Quite Easily Exactly Re
covering Loss Of Day Before.
The BOND MARKET is DULL

NEW YORK, May 5.-Whatever deduc-
tons are drawn from the stock market
must be wholly negative, for the week
continues near the level of stagnation. a
SHGnL hip was given to the opening by
the hiSher level Of prices in London, but
the room traders closed their contracts
before the days end and brought the level
OF prices back near to last nights close.
sugar moved quite easily at q higher
range than yesterday. and exactly recov-
cred yesterdays loss as a net result
Long Island was quite active, and moved
up TO ~. but closed unchanged. The
bonds of the company continued in active
demand at advancing prices. The state
!nent that the Pennsylvania has acquired
control found credence. but a working
agreement with the New York Central is
believed TO be invoiyed in the deal. The
story of q steamship service to run from
the Long Island coast was revived in
connection with the movement of the
stocks. Reports OF mercantile agencies
served to confirm the report.
The current stasnatfon in Wall Street
Is the logical outcome of these conditions.
1t is. perceived that the recent high level
of prices was such as not only to undufY
stimulate production. but also to depress
the consumptiye demand. Securities are
being firmly held until the problem of the
level of prices and the volume of con-
sumption shall adjust itself To afford q
basis FOR estimating future returns.
The export demand for manufactures
continues and exchange bills against
manufactures are IN quite abundant sup
ply The loan item of the bank statement
demonstrates that these bills not being
drawn. but are being used as collateral
for loans, which is an incident of the
process of placing loans with foreign Dor
-owerS. The excess over the preliminary
estimates of The banks gain in cash was
due to the extra days operation with the
Sub-Treasury, which yielded to the banks
over Si.Sg0 600. or as much as the rest
OF the week.
The bond market has been dull. and
has moved in sympathy with stocks.
United States old As advanced L per cent,
refunding rs (wlen issued z, new As
and SIS H. and rs X in the bid price.
Total sales OF stock We're 1o1,100 shares.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
NEw.YoRK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, May 5.-FLOUR-Quiet
and about steady; Minnesota patents, 1856
$3.50; winter patents, $3.6513.35.
RYE FLOUR-Steady; fair to good, $3.50
Q3.l5.
CORNMEAL-Quiet; yellow western.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond, Va, May 5, 1900.
SALES.-75 shares Seaboard Air Line
preferred at So; 2S shares Virginia-C Caro-
lima Chemical preferred at JOS; 10 shares
do at 1o134; 20 shares do. at 1913; 20
shares NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chemical COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

CoTTON-steady middling, as4: gross
receipts, 1897 bales; stock, 5000 bales.
Total to-day and consolidated-Net re.
ceipts, 5,93S bales; to the Continent, 1,o29
bales; stock, 5750I6 bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts,
6,2O9.17S bales; exports to Great Britain,
2,O36772 bales: to France, 67S,9i3 bales;
to the Continent, 2,435, lv5 bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Silk and Wash Waists.

+ a larger variety of good wash
'rics and coloring than can be
e money. This week we show
? colored madras, percales and
s, 28G 81, SIPS, and S1.62+
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
The Peoples Sugar Factory.

Our neighbors at Perry's Bridge
have stolen 9 march on Abbeville in
the matter of q central sugar factory,
and there is every indication that
they will have one in time for this
seasons crop. The stock is about
all subscribed, the charter has been
published, contracts closed for
machinery and bricks, and the only
thing not definitely decided upon is
the location. 1t Seems there are
several sites in view and the most
appropriate and convenient will no
doubt be chosen, and this will be
done within the next few days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
A Mammoth Coal Tow.

Tuesday the powerful tow boat
Crescent passed up the bayou Yer
million with 5 immense barges % 900
barrels of coal for the Hunter Canal
pumping plant about ten miles above
here. It was the longest thing of its
kind ever seen here. The big tow boat
almost filled the bayou, and as the
water was very high owing to the
recent floods, she had no trouble IN
finding the channel. Before war large
steam boats ran up the bayou as far as
Martins Landing, but the State kept
the stream in navigable order with a
snag boat. The upper part OF the
bayou is now in bad shape owing to
shoals and snags. The Vermllllon IS
a noble stream and we should be
delighted 10 see it utilized as q water
way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Struck by Lightning.

The house on S. L. Cary & Sons
farm southwest of town, occupied by
w. G. Bull and family, was struck by
lightning Tuesday midnight. The
electrical bolt ran down the s%tovepipe,
cutting a hole as large as ahalf dollar
in every one of the. nine joints. At
the first joint above the cook stove
the bolt jumped off and dropped
through the floor, cutting a splintered
opening, and escaped. The family,
sleeping only 10 feet away, were
badly shocked. The baby was seri-
ously stunned, but all are better
today. 1t was one of those close
calls that always bring an uncomfor-
table feeling.-Jennings Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Devoe's Weather Forecasts.


June will enter with slowly rising
temperature, and will have one storm
eriod, then the great floods will be
over for the SESSION. LIST to 5rd, cloudy
with rain 4th to 9th heavy rains
over the lower Miss issippi Valley,
extending to the Ohio Valley by the
It'll, and reaching the Atlantic coast
by the 8th to 18th. 18th to 14th,
warmer with heavy rains over the
East Gulf States, but cold in the
west and north; 18th to 18th fair
and pie asant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Lanrents Public School.

We are indebted to our bright
young friend Miss Ida Laurents
for the following list of prize winning
pupils of the above school.
The Laurents Public School close d
on May, Is, 1900, with IN czhibi-
ton. Prizes were awarded by the
teacher Miss Kate L. Trichel, to the
pupils. Conduct, Eda Wilson highest
average, Olive Wilson; arithmetic
lone Laurents attendance, Olive
WILSON,; improvement in writing,
Nora Grantham.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Judge Gordy on the Bench,

Tuesday Of last week, Hon nj. 7.
Gordy newly elected judge of the
II iudiucial district court held court
for the first time. The docket was
called and nearly all cases fixed for
trial at the June term which opens
next Monday the 18th instant. In
all cases in which he was of counsel
Judge Gordy has reused himself and
appointed judges I'D hoe. Court
vas in session nearly all of last week
and several days this week in order to
take evidence in probate cases and
prove up defaults.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
AsE Flower.

1T IS a surprising fact a Y Prof.
Houton, that III my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last temyears, | have
met more people having used Green's
August Flower than II other remedy,
ach, and for constipation. / ind for tour
lists and statesmen, or for persons filing
office position. where headaches and gen
eral bad feelings from irregular habits
exist, that Green's August Flower IS o
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excellent
for sour stomachs and indigestion"
Sample bottle free at N. G. Young, Abbe-
La. Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
, : r C 4 = " $

We have a big assortment in ladies
nice low quarter shoes in odd mum
bers that we are closing out below
cost, it will pay you to come and see
them and when you come ask to see
line advertised, shoes worth $3.50
only 75c, shoes worth $3.50 only
$3.50, we are closing out these lines
of shoes regardless of cost, it will
pay you to call at once.
We also have the biggest line of
dress goods in town bought before
the advance price and are selling
them at the old price and some goods
less than the old price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

We also have a complete line of
aloyer lace and alover embroidery in
the latest designs.
Latest style Of ladies' belts and
ties, nice line of stationery and per-
fumery, also a-big line of gents furn-
ishing goods, shirts, underwear, hos
cry clothing, collars and cuffs, nice
line of ladies' underwear, nice line Of
buggy laprobes.
Big line of tin and crockery ware.
It will pay you to come and see our
goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Highest market price paid for eggs.
Z COMPANY.
4 < IoISgiaaa
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Town and Parish.

Pretoria has fallen. The British I'M
der Lord Roberts entered the city with
out any opposition at 2 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon. London went wild with joy
on receipt of the news.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Spring chickens are ripe and those
on the market are small in size and
big in price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Our Mininer, Mrs. E. NJ. Stebbins, has just returned from ST. Louis
where she has been busy trimming for the st. Louis Emporium Millinery
Co., while there she purchased a complete line of Millinery and will have
her Millinery opening atJ S. LAM & Co.'s Store on Tuesday, April 10th,
she will be pleased to see her friends and show them the latest fds in mil
inery. Remember the date and place, j. S. Lam & Co., AbbeviIe, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Shaws Pure Malt-Exhilarates and
does not poison, that's why Doctors
drink it. 1t is good for sick and
old, and excellent for young and
well. Sold by j. O'Neiil Lege,
Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
$500 Reward 800.
louisiana

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to; cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. 4Catarrb
being a constitutional d~isease, requires o
constitutional TIE itment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer Que Hum
dred Dollars for any case that it tails to
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F.. J. CHENEY 81 CO., Toledo, o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The newly elected Police Jurors
will meet next Monday for the pur-
pose of taking the oath Of office and
organizing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Personal Mention.

Hon. Rom. P. Leblanc came uf
from Baton Rouge and was circulate
ing among his friends Monday.
Elias Broussard has returned home
fr ON a long stay at Hot Syringe,
Arkansas, and is much improved in
health and appearance.
Fraste Mouton has been pureLas.
ing cattle very extensively the past
month and has made several large
shipments.
Robert Smith has been quite sick
this week, but is improving at present
writing.
W. W. Bailey made a trip to
Opeloises this week.
Mrs. Melchior and little daughter,
who visited Father L~aforest, returned
home last week.
A few couples from Abbeville
were c%haperoned by Mrs. (Dr.) X.
P. Nelson to Jefferson Island Sum
day.
The wedding of Mr.. w. Burton
Warbinton and Miss Laureane Dick
son, was soieminzed in the church at
Henry, May 20. Immediately after
the ceremony the bridal couple left
for their future home on Charity
plantation. A number of guests from
Abbeville attended the ceremony.
i. C. Joliet of Lake Charles was
in town looking after the interest of
the canning factory that will be
! opened here soon.
T. NJ. Wilson, who has been super
.yising the Hunter Canal, returned
home last Sunday.
f 4s91ts
L. Forsyth, Jr., made Abheyille
and Perry a friendly call last week.
Capt. Gillen Of the steamer Why
Not took a small party Of gentlemen
out to the seashore last week.
Miss Nellie Nunez came home from
Baldwin on a short visit last Friday.
Miss Nellie is one Of the substantial
young ladies of Vermillion.
Our young and accomplished dis
trict attorney, J. Nelson Greene, took
possession OF his office Tuesday. It
is expected that he will be an able
prosecutor and win laurels in the line
Of his profession.
Mrs. SEVERN Leblanc entertained
friends Sunday at a delightful diner,
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Kerrigan from New Iberia. Those
that did justice to the affair were:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Golden and MIR.
and Mrs. A.. j. GODDARD.
Miss Ada Smith entertained q few
friends last Thursday afternoon at a
most enjoyable musicale. Delight
full refreshments were served and ali
had a nice time.
n Az
Miss Ada Scarborough, a talented
teacher of our city, left Monday for
her home, Ellisville, Miss. Miss Ada
made a circle of friends during her
stay in Abbeville.
DR.. W. E. Gill Of Gueydan was
in town this week, reports lots Of
water over that way.
Miss Margaret Craruy the accom-
plished and capable, assistant at the
Fenwick %sanitarium, left for her
home in West Virginia, Wednesday.
Her father is quite i'll.
Misses Freda and Daisy Holmes
returned home last Sunday from
Natchitoches where they have been
@ - sL.E'R*NEFtH 49, - - n
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Roasting ears are coming on the
market, but they are small and come
high selling at 8 cents a piece. A
nice roasting a soup, as our creole
friends call it "soup au mails tendrie''
is quite a delicious consomem.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Last week. a COMMITTEE Of the
School Board, with ]. W. Shanks as
chairman, examined the different
justices of the peace elect, and gave
them certificates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09
Mr. Hamlin Garland most recen

Nj. Hamlin Garland's most recent
work is a vigorous story Of Western
life, entitled The Eagles Heart. In
this brilliant story he draws a remark
ably strong picture of the adventurous
life in cowtowns and mining settle
ments, and shows every phase of the
aggressive existence Of miner, plains
mai and cowboy. An absorbing love
story is skillfully woven into the fabric
of peril and adventure.
The Eagles Heart, superbly illus
trated by Mr.. Harrison Fisher, will
begin in The Saturday Evening Post
for June l6, and run through the
summer numbers Of the Magazine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

And the rain, it raineth every day.
Not once but a half dozen times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The Pelican rice mill shut down
Wednesday for the season, after q
very successful run in which over
10000 sacks Of rough rice was mill
ed.-Jennings Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The brick work on the Bank of
Vermilion building is nearly complet-
ed and presents quite a handsome
appearance. For the present it will
be a one story structure but it is the
intention to add another story in the
near future, situated on State street
at the corner opposite the Courthouse
Square, the new bank has an ideal
location and will add to the impor-
lance of that thronghfare.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Tuesday was flood day in Yer
milon. 1t was none of your gentle
rains, but they pulled the faucet
wide open and let the rain fall. TWAS
d regular trash mover, chunk starter
and gully washer. That amt all. 1t
has not made up its mind to quit yet.
And St Medard's day June 9Th is SO
close at hand. Suppose we get 40
days more.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Shaw's Pure Malt has a marvellous
dletesic value. While refreshing and
pleasant to take, it helps assimilation
of food. Sold by j. O'Neil Lege,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The local lawyers have fran ed a
new set of bar rules which have been
adopted by Judge Gordy. They APP
pear in this paper.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The White star grocery is open
once more. 1t started up Tuesday
with a line of fresh goods and is run
by a Syrian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Milk cows about town have being
dying rather frequently of late. Mr..
Erath lost one a few days ago, which
was in apparent good health and
suddenly dropped dead.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

June first is early for figs, never
theless we ate some on that day and
they were unusually large and lusci-
Gus, being about the size Of the big
Spanish fig.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The beautiful and impressive
ceremony of the children's first Holy
communion took place at the Catho-
lie Church early Thursday morning,
when n hundred and eighty nine
boys and girls went to Communion.
The Church was crowded with friends
and relatives of the little ones. The
rain fell nearly all day but this did
not dampen the religious fervor Of
the children and their parents,
Owing the rain and mud the usual
procession was omitted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

The Abbeville Mercantile Co. r. /.
Torian manager, were busy this week
moving into their new store in the
Bourque row on State street.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Mrs. Rosa W. Leguenec's private
school held its closing exercises Tues
day night at the French Hall and had
a crowded house.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-06-09

Have Received Their Commissions.

The various parish officers, includ-
ing the police jurors have received
their commissions signed by Gov,
Heard, and in a few days will pro-
coed to qualify under the law and
take possession Of their offices.
simonet Leblanc, clerk of court
give bond Wednesday and took
charge next day.