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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

Late Investigations in New York have
brought TO light the fact that dishonest anu
dangerous adulteration Is practiced by Tie SUI
oar retincrics. glucose, muriatic acid, TIN and
cosper entering into the process TO such an
extent AS to make the sugar actually poisonous
The suyor. thus tempered with arc those main
10 known ia the trade a. \. and [.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

There is one break in the Solid South in
the Norfolk, Va, district where Jorgensen
the republican candidate for congress, was
elected. Two years ago he had but 400 ma
jority, but this year his majority was increas
ed to 441O "by judicious employment of the
Norfolk navy ward"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

1t was not, as the common notion has it, Ed
lson that invented the telephone, but Elisha
Gray, of Highland Park, near Chicago, ILL.,,
and last week his friends and neighbors united
and gave him grand banquet, which was at
tended by many of the leading scientists and
business men of Chicago
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

At last accounts Boss Grant" was at Glib
raltar intending to proceed thence to Malaga
to sample the wines Of Southern SPAIN and
thence to the Alhambra, to spend few days
among lis cypress and orange groves. Mean
time Simon Cameron, ZACH Chandler and the
rest of the old guards are surging around Wash
ington working up the "old mans" prospects
for third term
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

The Boston .idcediSer has a column of re
ports from the manufacturers of New England,
which show that most of the mills that have
been shut down are everywhere starting up,
while other mills are doubling their time and
employing new hands. The idcertiser's re.
ports indicate a great revival of manufactur.
ing industry
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

Notwithstanding the fuss about it, the Hall
fax award of Sj,5O0,0O0 was paid over on We'd
nesday to the British government by Minister
Welch, but accompanied with protest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

II seems Ben Wood has bought acontrolling
interest in the New York independent. Wha
can he want with il?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

Angel, the defauting treasurer OF the Pull
man Car Company, was arrested few days at
Lisbon, Portugal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23
Afshanistan.

No reply having been received from the
Amccrat Cabul to the British ultlmatum by the
Goth, the India army on that day was put in
motion at Peshawur to move on Afghanistan
\ dispatch from Pcshawur says, Thirty miles
of the road to khurum are to-day covered with
troops elephants, camels and cattle. The army
is on the march to Jamrood." 1t is the gcner-
al belief that there will be no serious fighting
until the army approaches Cabul
Accompanying the announcement of the
commencement of hostlitieS, the government
publishes dispatch from Lord Cranbrook,
secretary of state for India, explanatory Of the
trouble with Afghanistan. The estrangement
between the Amcer and England arose, it ap.
pears, from the neglect of the Gladstone gov
eminent in 1878 to give the Ameer assurance
of assistance if threatened by Russia. But on
the accession Of the present government Lord
Lytton was instructed to offer the Amcer the
protection he had solicited, on condition OF his
allowing the British government to post GER
tain agents in his territory. Meantime the
Amer had fallen under Russian influence
and when finally Lord Lytton sent a mission
to him, it was not allowed, as is known, to en-
ter his territory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23
FOREIGN NEWS.


Starvation in trade and restitution and trou
bic among laborers are on steady increase
The lIawlcy, Stoke and Cleveland mines an
nouncc n reduction Of per cent. IN wages
At Preston 1900 looms and 1900 operatives are
idle The Furncss Iron and Steel Co. has clos
ed its iron mines at Grecnside ana Goldwlre
throwing 1000 men out of employment APP
Mailing distress and restitution exist among
the mechanics and laborers at Sheffield. lhous
sands are without work, food or fuel, depend
cnt upon the charity of their neighbors' The
CLYDE ship builders persistlng in reduction
of ~ per cent. in wages and the men being
stubborn, IA general lock out is feared. n
promincn: leader among the laborers said, 81
hope we shan't see labor riots but things look
as if We were drifting that way"
Additional heavy failures occur daily
Among the latest are John Lomas ~ Co.,
chemical manufacturers, Jarrow-on-Tyne
Young, Liston Il Co., ship owners; Wilhelm
Preston IL Co, Hamburg, IN China trade;
James Forrest & Co, spinners, Blackburn, &c.
The high court Of Judiciary of Scotland re
fuses to admi, the Glasgow bank directors to
bail.
Norwich, in Norfolk, and other towns on
the Wensum, are inundated in consequence OF
a fornights steady ram.
Tom Scott arrived at Liverpool on the 10th.
The government on Saturday paid 5Ol9d per
ounce for $4,000 lbs of silver for India.
In the grain market wheat continued in fair
demand at 42s Cd for red winter about Sl.3O
per bushcll, and corn at 23s,Gd. (about 20 cts)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-11-23

Call on Mitch for No IS cent cigars.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
AFTER SIX YEARS.

In July, 1872, Julie LIE Blanc,
then Is years Of age, daughter Of
Francois LIE Blanc, a farmer Of
Jefferson country, Mo. myster-
iously disappeared from home.
She was dressed with the inten.
ton of attending q party to be
given at a neighbor's house, and
was last seen by her mother and
father in their garden plucking
flowers for q bouquet. The family
supposed that Mr.. James Leonard
the most favored Of her many ad'
mirers, who was her intended es
cort to the party, had called, and
that she had gone with him. NJ
trace Of her was discovered unit
a few days ago, six years aftel
her disappearance, her skeleton
was found, and there is no doub'
but that q rejected suitor abduct
ed and killed her.-New YORK.
Era.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES

STATE Of Louisiana - Parish
Court-Parish of Vermilion-No.
299.
Succession of George Faulk.
Application of Benjamin Faulk.
Whereas said applicant has
fled in the Office of the clerk OF
said Court, a petition praying to
appointed administrator Of the
aforesaid succession =
Now, therefore, notice is here
by given to all whom it may con.
Germ, or those interested therein,
to make opposition, and also to
give their reasons, if any they
have, why said petitioners prayer
should not be granted by filing the
same in writing in the Office of the
clerk of Court within ten days
from the date Of the present
notice.
Given under my official signature
at Office, in the town Of Able
vile, this 18th day Of May A
y. 1878.
LAsT1E BROusaARD,
Clerk.
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"JUsT HAD ONE"

The following story is told by
Gen. Harry Heth : One day Gen.
NOW senator) Gordon and | were
ordered to attack Gen. Grants
lines near Pttsburge, and We &C.
cordingly moved out towards the
front. Gorden, you know, is .
preacher, and q man Of pious,
devotional habits. Just before the
action began he said General
before we 60 into action, would it
not be we'll to engage in prayer"
"Certainly," I replied, and he
and his staff retired into Z little
building by the roadside, and !
and my staff prepared to follow
just then I caught sight of my
brother, who was with some ar
tillery a little way dc-n the
road, and thinking to h.4hin
join us, I called out to him
name. Come" said l pointing
to the building We were just en-
tering. No thank you," HI
answered, Il have just had one.'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
GOOD ADVICE.
N O. Christian Advocate

N. u. Christian Advocate.
In money making the only safe
course is to make haste slowly,
and to learn thoroughly the great
lesson, that money can not be
honestly. made out Of nothing.
Capital, labor skill are the found
atoms, and where there is not this
real base the superstructure is q
bubble and a fraud. Our young
men should start out with this
principle. We do not say that
they should not aspire to be rich
but the aspiration must be made
subordinate to honest industry
and to the conscientious purpose
never to risk other people'
money, and never to pcrver'
trust funds to their own use
Steady industry, thrifty habits
and Incorporating integrity
will usually bring a competency
and in the long run these viii
succeed better than reckless indil
ference to pecuniary obligations
But if it were othewise-if hon
esty means for % lifelong power
ty, continual privation and unre
hitting toil-the true rssolv
should be not to be rich, but t
live and die an honest man.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

The LABORATORY OF THE Sys-
rEx.-Ths stomach Is the laboratory Of
the system, in which certain mysterious
processes ere constantly going on. These
result In the production Of that wonder.
full vivifyiug ageot the blood, which in q
state Of health rushes laden with elements
Of vitality to the Iemotest parts Of the
system. But when the stomach is semi.
paralyzed by dyspepsia, blood mannfsc
turs Il carried on imperfectly. the oircu.
lstion grows thin and sluggish, aod the
system suffers In consequence. More
over, indigestion reacts upon the liver
and bowels, rendering the frat sluggish
and the latter constipated. The brain
also suffers by sympathy. and sick head.
aches. sleepIessness and nervous symp-
toms ars On gendered. Hostetter's Stom'
sch Bitters reforms this state Of things
gives permanent tone snd regularity t.
to tho stou och and its associate organs,
the bowels end liver. and ensures com
plete nourishment and increased vigor o.
the system. It h the most popular q
we'll a. the most efficient anti-dyspeptit
and tonic in America.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

His Honor, Judge VIM. Kibbe'
rendered his decision on last
Monday week in the suit OF ). N.
Pharr vs.. the Parish of Vermilion.
This suit was instituted by Capt.
Pharr upon parish warrants held
by him against our parish, and the
parish answered by way Of recon.
vention, pleading for damages
sustained by the parish from the
unwarrantable breaking Of the
bridge across the bayou at this
place by the steamer Matte,
owned by Capt. Pharr. The
demand for damages was rejected
and Pharr given judgment on his
warrants. The judgment was
appealed from.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

The coffee-house formerly be-
longing to Mr.. Badon, corner OF
the Abbeville Bridge, is now own
ed by our young townsman, Mr..
Jos. Rosiere, a young man Of
about 81 years Of age and of ir-
reproachable conduct. He has
Just finished improving, if not re-
modelling the whole establishment,
giving it a beautiful sight. With
the energy, courtesy and afability
that we know him to be en-.
dowed with, success will crown his
efforts.
lie also will keep constantly on
hand a large quantity Of ice which
he proposes to furnish to oul
town nj ght or day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
OF ARBITRA.
TON.

The Morgan Louisiana and
Texas railroad end Steamship
Company have arranged for the
purchase of the branch from
Morgan City to Vermilionville
for the trustee and purchasing
committee, as We understand, and
the matter, it is anticipated will
be brought to a close by inter
change Of title and price in q few
days.
1t is not improbable there vii
be a cooperation or friendly con
nection so as to make the railroad
for New Orleans to the Sabine ii
the shortest Periodically Item.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
WV. MOUToN.
E. I. ADDISON.
ARCHIE Young.
Lost.

By the undersigned Celestine
Touchet, widow Theodu1e Guidry
Military Warrant No 80,559.
1, Celestine Touchet, hereby
caution the public, not to trade
barter or negotiate MILITARY
Warrant No 8O,559, said warran'
being my property ; my intention
being to apply, to the Hon
Commissioner OF Patents at Wash
ington, D.. c., for a duplicate o
the same.
CELEsr1NE ToUCHET.
Widow Theodule Guidry.
June 8, rs
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

A of Louisiana-Parish :,
Vermilion--Parish Court :
537. ~
Succession of s. s. Caldwell
Notice is hereby given to !,
parties interested in the ~ !
succession, or having any opees
ton to make to the tables, :
debts and charges and final setl
ment of said succession, to \.
the same in writing, in the d.
of the Clerk of Court within I
days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and u
this 26th day Of May 1878.
LAsr1E BR0UssARD cleI
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

The revelations of fraud and
villainy pract.ced in the late
election by, many now high in
official station, thus far made by
the Potter Investigation, are start
ling, and ere many days pass by
the conspirators against the PEG
pies rights will be made to trembIf
in their boots and pay the enevit
able penalty Of their crime
Justice is often slow, but always
sure.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

AS the Democratic Conservative
State Convention is to meet in
Baton Rouge on the 5th Of August
next, would it not be in order for
the party in this parish to hold a
convention soon to nominate their
delegates to the Convention?
We think it would, and suggest
that it be held at some date in the
near futre.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
FOR SALE.

A plantation IL offered for sale near the
town Of Abbeville, containing 6 srpeDte
front by 40 deep, and on which are sbou'
Is arpents OF woodland, and fronting On
the Bayou Vermilion, dwelling house and
other out houses, fencing, DC. Price
IS 600, one-bslf cash, balance, ono, swe
aG5 three years.
Also . splendid residence In the towr
Of Abbeville. Price, $1,000. one-hslf cash
balance on~Aerms. FOR further PARTON
lars apply at shis Office.
June 8, u.s..
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n q II G. e :.

would respectfully inform the
public that / have made arrange
ments to supply this town and
vicinity with ice at very reason
able prices. l will be found at
my establishment at night, ready
to serve ice for medicinal purpo.
SEES only. / hope to receive a share
of the public patronage.
Jos. RosIERE,
June 18th '78.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

The weather has thus far been
very favorable for the crops, and
from all parts Of our parish come
the joyful news Of good crops.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

ABBEv1LLE.-This little town
has been progressing since two
years. The streets, bridges and
sidewalks, are not in an ire.
prcachable condition, but they are
in as good order as any one could
desire considering the unplethoric
funds of our municipal treasure.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

Ex.Congressman Sypher and
A. G. Allen Of St. Mary parish,
were arrested last week in New
Orleans accused Of being en- route
to some spot below that city to
settle q difiulty after the fashion
of coffee and pistols for two"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
TO,MAKE A HOME HAPPY.

Nature is industrious in adorn-
ing her dominions ; and man, to
whom this beauty is addressed,
should feel and obey the lesson.
Let him, too, be industrious in
adjoining his domain-in making
his home, the dwelling Of bis
wife and children, not only con-
venient and comfortable, but pleas
ant. Let him as far as circum-
stances will admit, be industri'
Gus in surrounding it with pleas
ant objects-in decorating it,
within aud without, with things
that tend to make it agreeable
and attractive. Let industry
make home the abode of neatness
and order-a place which brings
satisfaction to every inmate, and
which in absence draws back the
heart by the fond associations OF
comfort and content. Let this be
done, and this sacred spot will
become more surely the scence Of
cheerfulness and peace. Ye pa
rents, who would have your chill
dren happy, be industrious to
bring them up in the midst of a
pleasant, a cheerful, and a happy
home. Waste not your time in
accommodating wealth for them
~ plant in their minds and souls
in tnl way proposed, the seeds O
virtue I'd prosperity.
Teach Mem also that tru'
benevolence inspires with the low
of justice, and prompts him il
whose bosom it CLOVIS, neither tt
Cypress the weak, to impose OF
the ignorant, nor to overreacl
the unweary ; but to give ever!
man Lis due, and With steady an,
undertaking step to walk in tn
. hallowed path Of equity.
Deceit and dissimulation, frau'
: and falsehood, are far from tn
humble worshipper of God
integrity is enthroned in his hear
truth rests on his lips, and a
enlightened sense of duty reguls
) tes bis whole conduct. He taitf
> fully performs every promise, an
full6lls every engagement. O,he'
respect and trust his word, becaus
he respect and holds it sacre
himself. His life is characterize
by the simplicity Of truth, an
the dignity of virtue ; and
dealing with him., they who hav
t an opportunity Of knowing b
character place uubounded con-
!. dence in his justice and faithful
ness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
Notice.

All persons are hereby notified that the
statement Of Marceline BethancOurt, pub
lished in the last Meridionsl Is utterly
false and untrue, ss title deeds recorded
in the Office Of the Recorder Of Mortgages
will fully testify. Her published notice
is but the emeaation Of spite and malice.
JOSEPH ROsIERE.
Jnne s. 78.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion.
Parish Court.
M 100

Succession of Ursule Meaux.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the succession
of Ursule Meaux, or having
any opposition to the applica-
ton of Onezime Meaux to be ap.
pointed administrator of the said
succession to Gle the same in writ.
imp in the Office Of the clerk OF
Court at the court house in ten
DAYS from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
this 18th day Of May, 1878.
LAsT1E BRoUssARD, Clerk.
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NOTICE. ALI persons ar

NOTICE. - All persons are
hereby warned not to negotiate for or
receive two certain notee, drawn by Emile
Duhon payable to the order Joseph Ro.
siere, and dated May 22d 1878, mi due
six months and the other twrlve months
after date, for three hundred dollars each,
and supporting to be secured by mort
gage on real estate, said mortgage being
on property belonging to m aud The
mortgage security worthless, I having
instituted legal proceedings to cancel said
mortgage.-Abbeville. May 30tb 1873.
MARCEL1NE BETHANCOURT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

Drs. F. D. Young and VIM.
Kibbe are having erected a neat
Office on the corner of Porte and
Bas de Vile streets, in front of
Godchaux g. Abadie's store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

A sailing car is used for pleas.
ure on the Kansas Pacific railroad.
1t is slooprigged, has four wheels
and will run forty miles an hour
when the wind is favorable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP

Having obtained the agency Of
this celebrated soap for Abbevi!le
and vicinity, l append the opln-
ion of some Of our hest people as
to its merits. We have been
using for the last 3 months the
Dobbips' Electric soap, made ny
h. L. Cragin & Co Philadelphia;
Pa. and find that it washes and
cleans the clothes more rapidly
and more thoroughly and IS In
the end cheaper than any other
soap we have ever used in our
family. We can heartily recon:
mend it and a single trial will
convince all of the correctness Of
our assertions.
WIN. MoUToN.
E.. I. ADDISON.
ARCHIE YOUNG.
desire all my friends and Gus
toners to give this splendid soar
one trial so they may know just
how good the best soap in tht
q s. is. Give it q trial and
am sure you will use no other.
A. D. MARTIN,
Abbeville, La. Sole Agent.
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Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANl,
Parish Of Nermilioa.
Parish Govt.
No. 759.
Arvillien Broussard
Leon Brou.sard.

BY VIRTUE OF a Whit
feri facias issued in the abon /
titled suit by the Honorabh I
Parish Court Of the SUR |
Louisiana, in and for the Pm
of Vermilion, and to me. direct
there will be exposed ct psiEi
sale, to the last and highest "
der, for cash, at the CoartlMl
in the town of AbbevillsI II
benefit Of appraisement, %
Saturday, JUNE 18Th 1all
between the hours Of II ~
A. NJ, and 4 o'clock r. I. 4
continuing from day to d.
necessary, all the rights "
interests and demands Of delead'
in and to the following desaif
property, seized to satisfy I
writ, to wit
| l A cerain tract of land afl1
in this parish, on the east g.
bayou Vermilion, measuring I
arpents front, by the dept y
J the edge of the woods to tks
OF the prairie, about tws1g1
arpents in all ; bounded -.
Eugene Demary and Onezial
han, jr., above by lands fo'Ba
belonging to Anastasie Blau1
and below by lands Of Ami!
Blanchet ; the same propefg
quired by Leon Broussard,
from O.. T:ahan, jr.. and
sianaiso Trahan, together VIZ
the buildings and improvs
thereon situated, and the stsd
horses and cattle attached
same.
2. Three lots in the ton
Abbeville, being lots Nos. 8
8 of Megret's portion Of ssidt
together with all the II
ments and buildings there's
lots being bounded, north y
de Port, south by lot No.
+ by lots 10, IL & IL and =
Quai des Francais, as per
said towu in the clerks on
also all the rents of said Pr
]. 3. A tract of land on te
side of Bayou Vermilion, =
parish, measuring eight sne'
!, arpents front. more or
!, forty arpents deep bounae
by bayou Vermilion. west
> chole Blanc, or assignee 70
north by land formerly %
! to the estate of P. 0. By.
! south by l.. S. Landry
portion of the land acqulp
3 defendant by act Of part,i'e
ed before Leo Perret, WI
on the 18th day Of April ~
! 4. A tract Of land on "
side of bayou Vermillon,
ring two arpents front y
twenty arpents deep, booD.|
the north by Caroline 80
wife of j. N. Defrance,
Leon Broussard, east q
Trahan, jr., and west y
Trahan, widow Of JOSEF
Broussard, also acqulreo
. defendant, by act Of said
on the 18th Of April lSIs
81 Given under my oiNG
ture this 18th day Of MAJ
G.. B. SHAW,
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STATE of 1ouisiana-P,H
# Vermilion-Parish Court--X

of vermilion-Parish Court--N
585.
Succession Of Eugene Lasdn'
Notice is hereby given to i
parties interested in said sucs
sion, or having any opposite,
make to the tableau Of debts
charges and Of partition Of =
realized at sale of the ,lss
said succession, to file the =
in writing, in the Office Of {
Clerk of Court within ten /.
from the date here of.
Given under my hand and
this 18th day Of May 1878.
A.. LAsTIE BRoUssARD. clat
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All advertisements and communications
intended for the MERID1oNAL, must De
handed in by IL o'clock Y. on Thursday
to ensure publication. This is an impor-
tsnt business rule, which should not DO
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

DIST business you 60
o1O4 Five to twenty
day made by any worker
right in their own Localities.
and samples worth s5h
dress SrrNsoN and Co., Pow
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15
n O tic e

Nv revision assessment roll for
1878, will be at the Recorders
Office for inspection from the 18th
of June 1873 to the 18th of July
1878.
V1LNoND BRAUx,
June Is, '78 Assessor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

The Lafayette advertiser, one OF
our exchanges, failed to reach US
this week. From what cause we
cannot tell.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-15

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