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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
Police Jury.

Monday, January 18th 1884.
The Police Jury met this day !
at the Court House pursuant to
adjournment.
Present Howard Hofpaair,
ESQ. President aud Messrs TIA:
han, Prineaux, B~roussard, Van.
slyke and Thibeaux. Absent 81
Mess Nunex.
The minutes Of last meeting
read and adopted.
1sn 1fiitttnsrs. ~ s'v MI su s's ~
and they are hereby fixed at the
same rate as those Of last year.
Art. .. Resolved. that the bal:
ance Of the funds arising from col
lection of all the parish taxes pre-
vious to the year 1854, be and i
hereby merged into . common
surplus fund
Art. 80. Resolved, that the
Parish Treasurer be and he is here
by authorized to pay out Of the
common surplus funds now 10 the
treasury, the mileage and per
diem due the members OF tho
Grand and Petit Jurors now serv'
- N00Av
ing at the present (Jannary 1851
term Of the District court.
On motion of Mr.. Broussafd.
Art. A.. Resolved, that to-
Minister and members Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church or ccngre'
cation, have full permission to ase
the court house, whenever auee.
cupied by parochial authorities ~
perform their religious de%votlon.'
Art. 5 .. Resolved, that Nj
Vanslyke be and he is hereby g.
thorized to rent the upper north
east room of the court house g
the Freemason fraternity OF tnls
parish at such price and for sach
length of time as he may judge
meet and proper ; that he make !
due report of his doings at 1ne
next meeting Of this body.
Art. 81. Resolved, that nse
per centum be and the same Z
hereby allowed Messrs Joseph =
Chargois and W w Edwards,
attorneys, jointly, upon 1ls
amounts collected and TO DO COZ
lected by them on the Judgments
for moneys, in the suit they ii.s''.
tnted iu the case Of the Parish q
VcrrDilion vs. G B shaw, tax cor
lector ct ais" No - OF the DOCK,
ct Of the 25th District Court 9
said parish, in full compensation
for their professional services y
said suit.
Art. - Resolved, that Mess
A Vanslyke and Joseph Iralal
be and they are hereby sppo'n'ea
a special committee, to enter ~. .s
and make q compromise wy
Messrs Cade Bros 10 li1ing -
present public road Oh their p'sa
tation, with full plenary power Z,
thatathey make due report % y
next meeting of this body.
The following claims were ailo.s.
Eraste Thibeaus bridge keel w
to January 18th 1884 Slo &c
1 The Jury then adjourned g j. y
FIRST monday, 7th day OF Apfii g
ANB. LACous, clerk.
I II, Hol1RAulR, presldeD'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

The Picoyune tells US that some
wild Irishman, probably O'Dono'
van Rosa has written a letter
from New York which was receiv-
ed at the Central Station Thurs
day morning:
"The Irishmen Of New York in
tend to shoot or poison Sykes for
numbering Kate Townsend and
also the jury who acquitted him,
and we will strike terror into
New Orleans inhabitants for al
lowing such a william to escape
Justice. Ye must be uncivilized
to think he killed her in self.de.
fence. He must not inherit her
money she has lent him and also
his support these years. We will
blow the city to pieces or have re.
venge. Why did ye allow such un'
reliable witnesses to testify in bis
behalf. He has murdered the wo'
man and should swing for it. W.
will settle him in due course"
We should be pleased to learn
of the successful execution of these
threats against Sykes and the
mush head jury that acquitted
him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

To the Voters of the Parishes Of YER
million and Lafayette Il am a candi~
date for District Attorney of the 25th
Judicial District, at the election to be
held OH the 22nd Of April next. You all
know my past record as District At:
torney of this District. l refer to it as
the best guarantee l can give for the
future, and solicit your o'e
JOS. A. CHARGOIS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
N o | G :

No one is permitted TO enta, !.
premises to hunt game or for -
purpose. ANY person found r;,1;!
my enclosures will he nrosso...a
as trespassers to the full e1ter, =
the law. Feb..23.'S4.
MRS. PETER Lrr.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

New Orleans drummers now
come here by way of Vermilion-
vile ; the impossible condition Of
the roads between here and New
Iberia making the trip by that
route almost an impossibility.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

The Vermilion candidates for
District Judge and Attorney are
stirring lively and if our Lafayette
friends do not look spry they will
be sadly left.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Mr.. 3. F. Lyons has leased Mr..
Areas plantation and will endeav.
or to make a premium crop on it
this year, Frank is a worker and
will do it if possible.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
For Clerk District Court

Mr.. EDIToR.-Please announce, in
your paper, that I all a Candidate for
reelection to the Office of Clerk of
Court and Ex-Oficio Recorder, for this
parish. at the general election to be
held i'll April 1884.
LASTIE BROUSSARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

iona G. White, Esq, late edi-
tor of the Gretna Courier and one
Of the oldest Journalists in the
State, died in New Orleans on
last Monday. Peace to his ashes
and repose to his soul.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
N o l G 3

Hunting and passing throu.s
my premises is strictly prohibiies
and trespassers are warned =
keep out under penalty Of Law
February End 1884.
HENRY ]. Mess
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
NOTICE.

Alladvertisements and communications
intended for the MERID1oNA1. must be
handed in by IL o'clock n. on Thursday
to ensure publication. This is an impor-
tant business rule, which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

A COW in New Iberia recently
gave birth to twin calves. A
lady in Sugartown. Calcasieu par
ish, is the proud mother Of living
triplets. Everything in the At
takapas is prolific
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

New Orleans has a cremation
society which will make an effort
to build a crematorium, or furnace
to burn the bodies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
For District Attorney.

We are authorized to announce that
ROBERT CADE SMEDES of Vernll-
ion Parish is a candidate for the office
of District Attorney Of the 25th Judi
cial District composed of Lafayette and
Vermilion Parishes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
Notice.

All parties indebted to the firm
of Tolson & Young are resDee,.
fully requested to come lorx,rd
and pay the same with 10 d.,,
from date. Dec. 29ih 1883.
ToLsoN & You've.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

MIR. Jno. G. Morgan an old resi-,
dent Of this parish, has recently
removed from the Ivanhve planta.
ton, St. Mary Parish to DR.. Du-
periers' place near New Iberia
which he will manage during the
present year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

To the voters Of the Parish of Yer
million Il am a candidate for Sheriff
of the Parish Of Vermilion, at the cleo
ton to be held on the 22nd of April
next. You all know my past brief re-
cord as Sheriff of your Parish, l refer TO
it as the best guarantees l can give for
the future. and solicit your votes.
w. w. KUEHLING.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
Announcements
For District Judge.

We are authorized to announce
ROBERT P. O'BRYAN as a candidate
for Judge of the 25th Judicial District,
composed of the parishes Of Lafayette
and Vermilion, at the election in April.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Vcrmilion will be we'll repre-.
sented in New Orleans during
Mardi Gras.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Messrs. Solomon Wise and Hen
~ Bartells left on q business trip
last Monday for Houston, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

We are authorized to announce that
MARCUS L. MORTON is a candidate
for the office of Sheriff for the parish of
Vermilion, at the election to be held in
April 1884. 81
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Thibodaux was visited by a fire
Sunday night. It was the work
of an incendiary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

ioe large cistern of 5000 gal
ions capacity was erected last week
at The Hotel by Messrs. Callahan
and Lewis,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

The La. Press Association
meets in New Orleans on Mardi
Gras eve. Feb. 25.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce. that
SEVERN BROUSSARD is a candidate
for the office Of Sheriff for the parish of
Vermilion, at the general election to be
held in April 1884.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Orr vonng friend Eli Wise re-
turned from the city Monday
night, whittier be went to lay in a
stogS oesprinr Goods for the house.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Mr.. ED1ToR.-Please announce that
I am a candida e for the office of Clerk
of Court and Ex-Oficio Recorder, for
the Parish of Vermilion, st the general
election to he held js U.-fEBtAyC--
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
Il Ms,

Ihs MER1DIoNAL, is published weekly
ia English and French, at two dollars
and fifty cents per annun payable in
advance.
Advertisements will be inserted at sl.vU
Dor square OF ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements published in English
apd French will be charged for both Ian
gu.hc-.
No advertisement will be inserted for
less than two dollars and fifty cents.
PAYMENT Of ali advertisements is con-
-idered due Immediately after their first
publication.
Advertisements not marked With the
Number Of insertions required, will be
published until otherwise ordered, and
charged for accordingly.
Ten dollars in advance is required for
.1nouaclng candidates for Office ; and
alsc5ion tickets or other job-work must
ne usjH for on delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Perdreauville & Co., at 80 Poy.
dras street, sells fresh ground
Flour and Corn Meal from Mas
coutah Mills, Illinois. Send fol
Price List.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

A brother Of Mr.. Ludwig Soko.
losky has been here on a visit to
his friends and relatives.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

The Barmore passed down Sun
dav evening. A good amount Of
freight, sugar, molasses and coun-
try produce was taken On here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

We are authorized to announce that
JOSEPH S. NUNEZ is a candidate for
The office of Sheriff for the parish Of
Vermiliou, at the election to be held in
April 1854.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
Democratic State Ticket

For Governor:
S. D. McENERY, of Ouachita.
For Lientenant-G Governor
G. KLOBLOCH, Of Lafourche.
For Treasurer :
E A. BURKE, of Orleans.
For Auditor
c. 3. STEELE, of Tensas.
For Attorney General :
NJ J CUNNINGHAM, Of Nat
chitoches.
For Secretary Of State
o. ARROYO of P~laquemines.
For Sup't Of Public Education
WARREN EASTON, of Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Rev. A. E. Clay will preach to-
morrow at II o'clock in the morn
ipe and at 1880 at night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Notwithstanding the very pro
pitious weather we are now hav-
ing, New Iberia seems shrouded
with a gloom Of dullness and in
activity, at least as far as business
matters are concerned. - Iberia
Star.
How can it be otherwise when
the roads leading to your town
will bog a blanket?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Don Simon Comeron, Of Penn
sylvania Is now in New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

New iberia is to have q process.
sion and ball on Mardi Gras.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Capt. Bernard's schooner has
arrived with a load of lumber.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
For Representative
GEO. NJ. ELDREDGE.

Grand Ball at the French Hall
on Mardi Gras.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

Joe Fl. Ackien has settled II
and will practice law.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23
A Tempest in a Teapot.

Two weeks ago we TOOK Occa-
sion to call our rather consequen-
tial neighbors of Iberia to an &C
count for the horrid condition OF
their public roads. Any one who
has been so unfortunate as to make
a trip over them especially from
the line of this parish to New
Iberia, will readily testify that
they are a disgrace to the entire
community and a foul blot upon
the civilization Of the age. OF
course it is not very pleasant to
be publicly reminded Of ones
faults, and naturally our brethren
of the New Iberia press ale very
indignant that we of Vermilion
should presume to pass judgment
upon them.
The newly-knighted editor of
the Sugar Bowl draws his maiden
quill, hurls whitening sarcasm at
our heads, and finally demolishes
US with this ponderous logical
thrust -
From the tone of this journal.
the MeridionL should know the
condition in which the finances of
this parish are kept by the faulty
judiciary which it possesses, and
hence should be less harsh in its
criticisms.
Brother Escudier Of the Star,
calls into requistion the rathered
Anticipated and decidedly hack.
neyed command TO cast out the
beam that is in our own eye before
we grow uneasy about the mote
in our n%eighbors, and says III
the MERID1ONAL had the bonheur
Of possessing in the parish Of Yer
million a judiciary who absorbed
all her resources it is probable
that it would take good care be-
fore casting reproaches upon the
parish of Iberia upon the condi
ton of her public roads,"
And yet strange to relate II
another column he says "We op
pose the reelection Of Judge Fon
telieu, but outside Of politics We
believe him to be a good man and
friend, end as such we desire to
retain him !"
This does not alter the case
any, and the naked facts stand
out in all their ruggedness, and
hideousness. When the records
were inspected eoma months since
the sad fact was developed tina
there was but ONE public road il
all that parish. Is Judge Fon
telieu responsible for this W.
opine not. He has sins enough o
his own to answer for. Don't at
tempt to make him the scape goa
. for all your remissness, especial!
when you candidly declare hin
ito be a good man."
But one thing more will thes
statements bear investigation
Accepting the plea of the Ne1
iberia press that Judge Fontelie
is a corrupt and incompetent off
!. cial and that he is responsible 70
the disgraceful condition Of affair
prevailing in that parish we fai
to see how this relieves the peopl
of their share of personal respons
k bility in the matter. The peopl
of Iberia parish elected him to tn
office /; the Supreme Court decit
ed that he was qualified to Gil i
and If he has proven himself CO.
rupt and incompetent the peopl
have failed-signally failed-t
apply the proper legal remedy fo
0 his removal and punishment
Eight years ego the cry which til
Iberians utter would have carrie
conviction to our hearts, for "
r were then truly PROSTATE unde
the iron heel Of an ignorant, CO
rupt, tyranical despotism whic
utterly disregarded the will Of II
people. To-day, thank Heave|
that horrid incubus has vanished
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-02-23

his removal ana punishment.
Eight years ego the cry which the
Iberians utter would have carried
conviction to our hearts, for we
were then truly PROSTATE under
the iron heel Of an ignorant, cor
rupt, tyranical despotism which
utterly disregarded the will Of the
people. To-day, thank Heaven
that horrid incubus has vanished
and where the people have the
manhood to demand their rights Q
healthy state Of affairs prevails.
A few determined men regu!a
ted the parochial affairs in Yves
Feliciana ; a few resolute mer
brought the parish Of East Car
roll into line ; a few brave mel
restored good government in tn
parish of Natchitoches ; q few
pious men evolved order out o
chaos in Ouachita parish, aud i
there is any manhood in the parisl
Of iberia we hope to see it exertet
and the approaching election, ant
the source of the evils of which j
now so loudly complains removed
After a careful survey We res
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-26

John Graham. commission merchant
elopsd With Harry z. Sanford, a mar
red man. aged %. A marriage, vhich
Sanford today says was only a mock
marriage, WAS performed. The day fol
lowing tue elopensnt Graham succeed
ed IN finding sut where has daughter
-as staying, and she recounted TO him
ali the circumstsncss- The father aft
ersards had sanford arrested on a
charge of eigamy. Ii is considered
doubtful II the charge of bigamy can be
sustained, As no legal marriage took
place Search Is being made for the
man who oftieiated at the ceremony.
Ordered Away.
PoRT townsend, Sept. 25.-Dr K. 5.
fiekery, who has been stationed for a
short time "a Surgeon at Fort Town
send, has been ordered TO Fort Vsncou-
YER, and will take his departure IN few
days. His place here will be filled by
DR.. Hall.
Hintag stocks.
SAN FRAsCIscc. Sept. 25-Alpha 1.5o,
Alta 2.05. Best i Belchsr 2 10, Bodie Con-
200. California $50. CnoIlar 225, Con.
Virginia BOO, Crown Point 1.35, Eureka
Con 3.35, Gould & Curry les. Hale L
Norcross 3.05. Mexican l.55, None Lao,
Ophir l.20, Potosi $50, Savage l ., ST.
ezra Nevada lbs. Union l.21. Utah $50.
Yellow jacket 100, Mount Dlable $50.
shipping Intelligence.
SAN FRAScIsco, Sept. 25.-Arrived-
Snip Belle of Bath, from NanaimO !:
steamer Queen of the Pacific, from Vic.
toria, etc.
PoRr TOWNSEND. Sept. 25.-Sailed-
Ship Yosemite, for San Francisco.
TATooSH, Sept. 25-9 a. m.-Three
schooners and two SHIPS outside. The
steamer Wellington passed out.
PoRr Angeles, Sept. 25-9 a. H.
; lip passing east. IL m.-Bark passing
east.
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PACIFIC COAST.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 25.-The banks
OF this city which are members OF the
clearing house have signed an agree
meat TO discontiRae the practice of al
loving overdrafts TO their customers.
The agreement goes into effecs on the
ist of October next. In future. when
credit IL given, il will be on notes.
yieidiag SraccraiiY.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
has decided TO carry back the remain
deg OF the Chinese 10 China, and Nos 70
contest the Law, as IL was at frst be-
lieved they woald.
a Case Of Lepresy.
San FRASclsoo, Sept. GA woman
who recently came from aenoialu and
was admitted 10 the Pacific Dispensary
for women and caiidren vas found 70
be suffering from ieprosy. she viii be
sent back 80 the Hawaiian Islands. She
vent 90 tke hospital 90 be treated for q
casaneous disease. add u was some time
before the physicians discovered that it
was a veritable case of leprosy.
Extraordinary Esspemens,
The elspement mania has spread &c
this coast. On Tuesday evening kasfis
Graham, the u year cid daughter si
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To all Lovers of Flowers

HAVE THIS DAY sENT TO THE
i care of Alfred Snyder, commission
merchant Of Seattle, w. T., q splendid
assortment Of Tulip bulbs linked colorsl.
to be sold Ut the low rate OF twenty-five
cents per dozen. From now TO the mid
die OF November win do to plant them.
For further instructions consult any
good Floral Guide.
MRS. MARTHA HOEKINsON.
Eagle Harbor. Aug. IL Au2ldNew
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II OTIS ONE AND TWO, IN BLOC
IL Il. of Lincoln Pontlus addition. with
two good frame heuse-, well and picket
100 MHs. M. Z. oUINLAN.
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TO VOTERS.

HAVING ACCEPTED THE CALL OF
II citizens TO run for the ONCE OF PRl-
BATE JTpGE for King county, l hereby
announce mys-if ~ the PEOPLES CASDI-
DATE for thas ONCE and res ycctfusly solicit
the support OF the voters of King county
II the ensuing election.
80 ROSWELL SCOTT.
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DEXTER HORTON 3 co.,
BANK Frs
SEATTLE, w. T.

Deposits received and accounts xep
subject TO Check or Draft.
SIGHT Exchange and Teiegraphic Trans
fer on San Francisco. Portland and New
York.
Sight and Hixty-day bills OF exchange
drawn In sums 70 suit direct on London
syailahle elsewhere In Europe.
Money loaned ON approved SECURITY.
Bonds. Stocks and other valuAhlfs ~
ceiyed on deposit for safe keeping.
Collections msds and proceeds p-ompsi
remItfAA
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Great Labor Demonstration,

HAMILTON, Ont, Sept. pa great
labor demonstration aud mass meeting
will be held here on the LIST. and work.
ingmen from all parts of the Province
will take part. Resolutions will be of
fered demanding the immediate stop.
page OF Chinese immigration and the
expulsion of all Cinnamon who refuse
to accept civilization and citizenship,
and the immediate recall of immigra
ton agents in Europe and elsewhere,
and the expenditure of the money thus
saved on public works, SO as to give
Canadians employment in their own
country.
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Powerful Protests,

CAIRO, Sept. 25.-The diplomatic rep
resentatives of Germany, Austria, Rus
sia and France called separately UPON
Nubar Pasha. Egyptian Prime Minister,
today aud presented an identical note to
bin. Ia this the powers make formal
protest against the action of the Egyp-
ton Government in diverting the reve-
nues set apart for the sinking fund to
the general Egyptian treasury.
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