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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13

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He has spent life time curing just such
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
To Confedera te Veterans.

Company e is hereby called to
meet at the courthouse in Union
City on Saturday, May IA, at l
O'Clock. Business of importance
demands your attention.
|. N. BRAMHAM, Commander.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
Real Estate Transfers.

w. M. Warterfeld to Howell A.
Bransford. lot in No. 10, $3.50.
J. L. Hornbeak to Hornbeak &
Boyd, lot in No. 5, $3.50.
L. II. Boyett ct al. TO Nat Hollo.
man, 3 aces in No. II, $500.
f. w. Pardue to W. M. Hutcher.
son, lot in No. IA, SIS.
W. J. Myers ct al. to F. T.
Hughes, lot in No. 6, $500.
W. J. Caldwell ct al. to c. St. l.,
& N. E. r. r. Co., land in No. 4.
$50. :
G. a. Reaves to ]. A. Riyes lands
in No. 3, $3.50.
Leannah Wilson to Hornbeak e.
Boyd, lot in No. IS, $50.
S. F. Wynne and wife to r. p.
Boyd, lot in No, 5, $500.
Have you ever tried Sunshine
flour2 Trv ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13

Will pasture stock on good grass
and clover pasture at $1.50 per
head. ]. NJ. COULTER.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
New Bills.

A bill has been prepared provid- ing for the filing of the articles of incorporation of companies in Alas ka with the clerks of the district court, by whom one copy of the triplicate articles are to be forward ed to the secretary of the district. This will enable parties in the var ious judicial districts to learn with greater facility what the article of incorporation of the various com panies contain, as under the pres ent arrangements it is necessary to go to-Sitka for that purpose, or to send there for certified copy of the articles of inc operation.
 Another bill with reference to Alaska matters provides for the presenting of appeals and writs of error from the district court of Alaska before the court of appeals for the ninth circuit in the state of Washington. This is for the ac- commodation of a majority of peo- pie of Alaska, and will obviate the necessity of their going to San Francisco. It is left discretionally with the court to state in what city or what cities these appeals will be heard.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
'fQ0l1 DAh (R[[k REGENT ARRIVALS BRING
 GOOD NEWS Profitable Winter Work
Benches Producing Good Dumps of Rich Gravel This
 Winter.

Last Saturday John Raeder, Billy Furness and w. Anderson arrived in town from the Nizina. Their trail led down the Chittyna and Copper to the mouth of the Tag nuna. then up that river and over Marshall's pass to Valdez. It is a trip of about POO miles, and they had to snowshoe it all the way, as they were the only ones on that trail, all oth rs going by way of Tonsina.
 The three men went in last spring and remained till now, and were forced to come out for want of grub. They bring out the inform ation that the Williams brothers, Sol kain, Robert and Geo. Lincoln have been working all winter on Dan creek, and have demonstrated the fact that the diggings can be worked with profit all year round. They are drifting in on the benches, beginning at the rim rock, and are building up large dump to be washed in the spring, and are pick up a considerable number of good sized nuggets that will run from $3 up. They are all we'll satisfied with the results and will stay at the work without coming out this spring, which they will be able to do as Dan Kain is sending in a good outfit to them.
 Christmas the boys on Dan creek had visitors from the White river. Last season number of prospec.- Ors who left here for Nizina contin- ued on over Scoli pass to the White river, where they spent the sum- mer prospecting and the winter in hunting and trapping. In the lat ter occupation they are having rare success. At Christmas they had a large, fine collection of fox and martin skins. They are all well and comfortable, with plenty to eat, and in the spring will resume their prospecting trip through the White river country. These are the men Bratnober reported as dying of starvation last summer.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
.bQ[WtR10p[h[D VALDEZ DRINKS FIRST HOME
 BREW Will }upp|yhoIne Trade
With A Better Article Than That Imported From &c.,
 attle.

On last Saturday the Valdez brewery was formally opened for business. An invitation was ex- tended to everyone in town to be present for the house warming, and nearly every one attended. The pr sident of the company, Dr. Won Gunther, officiated, and succeeded in giving the guest warm recep- tion though the beer was at just tho right temperature.
 The first object that caught the eye and appetite of the visitor upon entering was an elaborate lunch of variety suitable for the occasion. As this was partaken of the real article was served up in schooners, and each schooner elicited a world of praise for the man with ability sufficient to produce such a super for article. There was no limit to the amount of beer served, and as one got his fill those who were able made tour of the premises to in- srect the works. Mir. Reiniger, the brewmaster, was on hand to explain everything.
 The building contains three floors, and each contains enormous wooden tanks, excepting the space occupied by grain bins and the boiler room. Most people who arc laboring under the impression that We are living in a cold, icy climate, will he surprised to learn that ono of the very necessary adjuncts of the Valdez brewery is a freezing machine. The brewery is complete throughout, the tanks are filled, and have been for some time, but no beer was issued till it required the necessary age to make it lager. It is now refreshing, foaming bev- craze, and kept on tap in all the saloons and restaurants in town. 1t will be shipped to points along the coast on each steamer.
 The opening day was holiday of the real German style, when everyone had all they wanted and none took more than they should.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
On . Solid Basis.

The boom days of Alaska are past now, according to Capt. D. H. Jarvis. collector of customs, and business in all lines has settled down to stable basis. Notwith- standing this, however, the receipts show that the country is pros pering in all lines, and each year shows substantial increase over the previous year.
 "The figures show that the year 1902 fell a little short of 1901 :" Said Capt. Jarvis, "but in my opin. ion 1902 was one of the best years Alaska ever had. It marked the passing of the boom when men ex- pected to make fortune in few days, and the country is now being developed to some purpose in all lines. The figures for the year just past are not yet made up, but 1 know that they will show an in- crease over the previous year. l intend to have the figures for the last year published just as soon as they are compiled, for l think they will show better than anything else how the country is prospering.
 "There is little or no smuggling being carried on in Alaska now. There is some whisky smuggled in and always will be suppose, but nothing big in that line, for there is no money in the business now l have forty men under me in the the summer time, and they cover the district fairly well. The coun- try is so in mense, however, that it is next to impossible to stamp out smuggling altogether.
 ''The Alaska people are taking a great deal of interest in the Alaska exhibit at the St. Louis fair. They all regret, however, that the short time to get the exhibit ready and the small appropriation available for the purpose will prevent getting as fine an exhibit as could other wise be collected. The resources of Alaska are so varied and such splendid showing could be made in almost any line that the exhibit is certain to prove an interesting one, despite the handicap of lack of time and money"
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
The Council.

The council took up the water works franchise of Mir. Hielscher Monday, and after considerable discussion laid it on the table. The ordinance as drawn up was not sat isiactory to the majority of the members, and while they all favor public Improvements and see the necessity of fire protection, they could not see their way clear to grant the franchise until it was modified in several particulars.
 There are but two more meetings of the present council, the new board taking their seats the second Monday in March.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
Who Issued The Instructions.

"And yet there is a man here in Washington who is said to hail from Valdez as a paid representa- tive of the people there and who claims to be specially deputized to see to it that law be passed by the Congress making assessment work upon mining claims in Alaska in no wise obligatory for the hold ing of claims indefinitely. It is not likely that in results he will earn his wage. but he offers an il- lustra.ion of how widely men differ concerning Alaskan affairs-ev.n n Alaskans-and suggests how diff cult it must be for Congress to agree upon a measure to please its people,"
 The above is an extract from the Washington correspondence of tho San Francisco Call. The state- ment will be surprise to everyone here. Last fall We sent a repre- sentative to Washington to work for the wagon road, and absolutely nothing else. The people of val- deg feel that without a road tho mines, land or laws are of little uss to them, and they instructed their representative to devote his energy to fighting for wagon road legisla- ti0n. It is to be hoped that our representative will consider tho wishes of the people who selected him and leave all other Alaskan legislation alone.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

The war news for the past week is very indefinite, being mostly ru mors of complications with the European powers. All reports from the scene of war seem to bc in favor of the Japs.
 It is reported that l7 Russian officers and 439 men were killed when the Variag and Korientz were destroyed at Chemulpo.
 Niceroy Alexieff has determined to fall back on Harbin as a base of the great army. This step is taken in view of the difficulty of protect ing the line of communication 1900 miles long, that is, the Manchu-ian railway. The line has been kept open to far, but as Port Arthur is able to withstand q long siege with out communication with the base, no further attempt will be made to keep the line open.
 The concentration of troops in Manchuria is systematically pro- ceeding and in l2 days the Russians will have an army of 100000 men in that section.
 The French appear to be stretch ing point in favor of the Russians by allowing the latter to use a French port on the Red sea as a base of rendezvous for her fleet. The British foreign office is uneasy regarding the outlook. In Paris wild excitement prevails as a result of startling reports of possible com plications. These reports include the prospective mobilization of the German and French armies, and difficulties between Russia and the United States over the refusal of Russia to recognize Mi. Morgan as U. $. Consul at Dalny.
 The coast artillery, war ships and torpedo boats of Sweden and Denmark have been ordered to pre- pare tor active service. Spain's military is being put in readiness for action as q result of the report ed intention of England. to seize Spanish ports in case of d conti- mental war.
 The Japanese Steamer Nakonous was sunk by a Russian cruiser on the 1lth. Civilians have been or dered from Vladivostock owing to scarcity of food. The government is taking everything available.
 It is reported that Japanese and Russian outpOsts on the Yalu river have been engaged, the latter losing 25O0 men.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

Proposals will be received by the Second Assistant Postmaster Gen eral until May "A, for performing star route service from Valdez to Panama, two round trips each month from Oct. to May 3l, each year, starting Oct. 1904 and ending May, 1906. Running time 20 days, and weight limit 400 pounds a trip each way. Bond of $35,OOO required. Blanks and information can be ob- tained from Alvah Flames, chief clerk, R. NJ. S., Valdez.
 John Borud, Andrew Nelson and Chas. Nolen leave tomorrow for Slate.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

The department has continued the Tanana mail contract of Jas. Fish ;or two additional trips in May.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

Arthur Olson, Oscar Olson and Bob Speck took their last loads and left town on Wednesday bound for the Shushitna, whre they have some valuable property. They will work together and hire all the help they can get to open up and develop their claims this season. The Olson Brothers carpenter shop will be closed for the season.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
The Dowager Empress of China died on the 18th of February.

The snow fall for the present month of February up to date as recorded at Fort Liscum was just five inches, which is probably the lowest record yet taken in this vii ciniiy.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

The A. Be. will meet hereafter on Tuesday night instead uf Monday.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

If anyone should ask you, just tell them its The OPrIMo.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25

We are reliably informed that through the courtesy of Stephen Birch, general manager of the AL aska Copper Co.,, all the samples of ores from their properties in their New York office, have been placed at the disposal of the managers of the Alaska exhibit at St. Louis.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
Turkey Active.

War in the Balkans is predicted. Taking advantage of the Russian preoccupation in the far East, Tur- key is preparing for war with the Bulgarians. It is learned that q march into Bulgarian territory is likely soon to be made.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-25
Carol At Copper Center.

Special to the PROsPEcToR.
 Copper Center, Feb. 23-Jack Carrol and partner arrived today from the Shushitna. They are we'll pleased with the country and will return at once with a summers outfit. They report the trail in good condition.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
SILVER THAT TRAVELS.

Eagle Pass, TeXas--As one of the
vagaries of finance, $4,000 Mexican
dollars were shipped yesterday by the
First National Bank Of Eagle Pass to
Monterey, Mexico. 1t was all in
s. 900 sacks, with differ ebt bank
seals on them-some from New
Orleans, and some from as for away
as Belize, Honduras. These sacks
are seldom opened, but serve as
equilibrium money, travelling about
according to monetary demands. The
dollars in the Belize sacks, after hay-
ing gone from Mexico to Central
america and back may next appear in
China without having been touched
When asked as to the cause of this
apparent shipment Of Goals to New
castle, bank official explained that
tA6 market here was at present giut-
ted, with he2ican dollars, Monterey
just now Offering better demand
for then.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

string beans and peas and artichokes
and various other wax vegetables 50
Iifellke that they will be mistaken
for the actual vegetables. Tie
Louisiana commission has had these
models prepared because Of the im-
possibility of keeping the real pro-
ducts IN good condition for an ex-
tended period.
In oyster production Louisiana
waters are prolific. There are 1000
square miles Of oyster beds in the
state, with ninety canneries in opera
tion, The collection of oysters and
ana oyster maps, showing the modes
OF cultivation and handling is of wide
interest.
Louisiana tobacco, particularly
The perique, is generously displayed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
IN TIE BEGINNING

Which did de Lord make first,
Brudder Jonsing, de hen or de
egg?',
DE hen, OBJ kose, de egg comes
from de hen.''
Yais; but de hen comes from de
hen, too.''
"See var, Bsudder Jefferson, ef
de Lord had made de egg fust, ned
had to make Incubator to hatch it.,
a saw mill to get de wood fo'de
incubator, a tin mine fo'de tin, a
winder glass factory fo'de glass, q
cotton mill fo'de cotton battin, a
steamheatln' plant fo'de heat, and a
drug store fo'de thermometer to tell
de IMPURE, besides gettin' de per-
mission O. some Walkin delegate to
operate dem idustries, an'takin chan
ces on de egg hatchin' at dat. No,
no. Brudder Jefferson, de Lord dun
simply make de hen fust, an All
aeckon be didn't make a colored man
fo'a yoar or two after. Puck.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

Why voters should be protection
lists is the title of the first document
of the campaign of 1904, issued by
the American Protective Tariff
League. One copy free to any ap-
plicant. Send postal card request.
Ask for document No. IS. Address
W. T. Wakeman, General Secretary,
33,39 Broadway, New York City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
sprnGe~<iomai Cards.
n. ?. Nelson, b ID S.

.nH;ce IN residence. on Washington street
o''oN near the Depot.
ABBEVILLE. LA.
er.u and see me for first-class work in
Tentistry. Crown and Bridge Wort q
j anaria,ty. Prices reasonable and all
work guaranteed satisfactory.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

The Austrian marriage laws are
very severe. They prohibit marriages
between Christians and Jews and be-
tween Christians and infidels. A
marriage between 8, Protestant woman
and man who said he had no par
ticular creed has just been annuled
by the supreme court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
TgZ3,TTT BAKERY.

take this method of informing the
public of Abbeville that | Ihave openedinp
the Excelsior Bakery where can be always
be found fresh and palatable bread. use
none but the best flour, and consequently
nv bread is of the best.quality, Ny de-
livery wagonIwillvisit your homes bright
and early every morning.
Yours to please,
A. I. BABIN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

The steamer Lake Megantic, con
tanning an exhibit OF British manufac
tnred goods, will sail from Londol.
about the end of April on a trip
around the world. It will touch at
most of the principal ports, paying
special attention TO Australia. Canada
and South America.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
ORDER
State OF Louisiana, |
Parish Of Vermilion. [

Parish OF Vermlllon.
Ii is ordered that the Sheriff OF
the Parish of Vermilion notify the
Petit Jurors summoned &c. be IN at
tendance on Monday the 18th day OF
April 1904 not to obey said notice
for the reason there is no public BUSH
ness sufficient TO warrant their ap-
pearance on that day. Where prac-
ticable the Sheriff may serve this or
der upon the Jurors through the
mail.
Let copy Of this order be spread
upon the Minutes Of the Court, and
let it be published in the Official
Journal of the Parish.
Given in Open Court, at Able.
vile, La, this 8th day of April 1907
Minos I. Gordy, Jr.
Judge 18th Judicial District Couf
Filed, April 9Th, 1904.
Felix j. Sansou,.
by. Gle
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
FOE SALE.

A comfortable residence in a
choice location in the town of Able
vile, containing 4 rooms. bali and 2
large galleries, cistern and outhouses.
Size Of lot 120 by 250 feet. Apply
to. JAS. e. WHITE,
P. O. Box x-102. Abbeyille, q.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
LITTLE LOCALS.
Train was two hours late Saturday.

Train was two hours late Saturday.
N-ilIie-Say, pa, what is luxury
PA luxury, my son, is any
thing you happen to want, when you
haven't got the price.
Heavy white frost last Sunday
morning.
When q man says he can manage
his wife what does he mean?
He means that lie can make her
do anything she wants to.
Why does a bride wear veil?
So she may conceal her satisfac-
ton.
Very heavy south wind all day
Saturday, and it blew lots of young
fruit off the trees.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

The directors of exhibits of the
Worlds Fair estimates thet thern
will not be less than twenty Thousand
carloads Of exhibits arriving in ST.
Louis during March and April.
Thirty tons to the car would make
60,0o0 tons of articles for display.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

Taxes are paid on $4,000 dogs in
Berlin. In addition to these here
are 2,165 watch dogs, 221 belonging
to blind and deaf people, 2,651 used
for drawing small carts and lis
belonging to the Kaiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The average Dublin family consists
OF four persons; yet it was found in
1901 that 81, 702 of these families oc-
sapied Only two rooms.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16

In Germany, when the vote of the
jury stands six against six, the
prisoner is aquitted. A vote Of
seven against five leaves the decision
to the court, and in vote, of eiglt
against four the prisoner is convicted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-04-16
LOUISIANA m AGRICULTURE.
Wonders Of the Bayou State Ea1pha-
sized in the Display of Poducts
and Processes.
ASweet Potato Four Feet Long.--Rice,
Cotton, Sugar and Tobacco Exhibits.


Purchase state, the seat of successive
Spanish, French and and American
governments, land Of romance, home
of quaint Creole customs and curious
ly blended nationaIities, is installing
in the Palace Of Agriculture at the
Worlds Fair a display which serves
TO show how diversified are the pro-
duets of her soil and how nearly uni
versal are the agricultural resources
of the United States.
If yon want to see King Cotton
upon his throne, visit the louisiana
section. If you want to see Ameri-
can-growu rice of superior quality,
see Louisiana. If you care to taste
the sweets of a wealth of sugar pro-
duced in North America, see Louis
ian"' = 'oo1 i"A'y ioA' :" 1AAo
tobacco, inspect the Louisiana pro-
duct. Or if you would behold the
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similar vegetables ara there in great
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One OF the features OF the display
is statue OF hlng Cotton 70 feet
tall made entirely OF cotton. Another
statue, IN cotton, Is that OF o Lon's-
lana dafkey, OF the type that works
III 'ae oo''oh i'e4''' A''' '"lA .
"hlOe except a9 70 MS iaoe' WHICH -
oyeo 'ne pAopel no''
Still another statue is that of Miss
louisiana 90 -
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''ao's 'e"A y ns' 1oe' &'''' 4S' ~
accepted size Tor the moael iemaie
figure, ana IS tue lroaaet ol
q sculptor VINO knows she proper pro
portions.
Id the sugar olsislon 'Aele aie
noaeis ol al 'ie n'"on'heiy u'oo
'ne o'''''' ''''oA - o"Io '.l' W.
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ra,l.ov cane ga,d and csne nI.nts