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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18

THE people of tho United States arc
proud, and they have the right to be proud,
Of tho reputation achieved by tho officers
Of the Army, and this prido makes them all
the emore sensitive of any action which does
not meto out exact justice to tho men who
ofllcered the armies that achieved such
glory for the American name, or 10 those
whose duty it will be to lead these armies
in the future.
1t is with great regret, therefore, that a
spirit Of favoritism is found to be creeping
into tho service which does not give
this exact justice, either in the matter Of
promotions, of service, or retirement.
There can be found number of men
with hair bleached aud forms bent by ex-
posuro for four years on the bloodiest bat
tle-felds' the world eyer saw, that arc.
'passed by" as the Priest and Levite
passed by the wounded traveller, whilst
younger men, whose glory has been at
tanned in leading ''thc german" are pressed
to the front.
1t is said, in extenuation of this, younger
blood is wanted in the army" "Old men
for council, young men for action" isquoted
as a justification. Well, let it be so, but for
decencys sake retire these veterans of u
hundred fields aud do not require them TO
receive orders from the knights of the
waxed floors.
Then as to service. A tour of service, as
it is called, is three years, aud yet there
were and are to-day numbers of officers in
this and other cities who have not seen
active service or been with their regiments
for years-men who are detailed in soft
places, while others are undergoing tho
haIdships Of Indian campaigning and
frontier posts.
So great had become this scandal that the
last Congress took cognizance of it, and
tbero was a spasmodic effort in the Depart
ment at reform, but it was only spasm.
Cases could be referred to and names given,
If there should be occasion for it, where
gross injustice, or at least great favoritism,
has been displayed.
All this favoritism or injustice comes
rom what is called social influence" A
more correct classification would be "class"
| influence, and because it is 'class" influ-
encc is the very best reason why the power
hat affects the just rules of army service
and promotion should be broken down
al once and before it is allowed to obtain a
power too great to break. 1t is one of the
very evils against which the Father Of his
| Country warned us.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18
..The Critic" Wants 40 See

Tom Ochiltree flay Bismarck alive IN his
maiden effort on the Lasker resolution.
The resolution defended by other Members
Of the House.
The work OF Congress cleared up aud au al.
journment had before July.
Liberal appropriations made to improve our
public parks.
East and West Washington get their proper
allowance Of the streetrepairlng fund.
The kind OF whip Mr.. Morrison VIII use on
tho Democrats who fail to abide by the action
Of the caucus on his Horizontal Tarlfr bill.
How Messrs. Randall, Lamb, Forau aud
other protectionists will act when the lash Is
applied 10 their backs.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18

THE DIME MUSEUM.
Resisting temptation.

al protest against the retention OF tho
money donated by tho managers OF tho So
called charity ball TO the Episcopal Hospital"
said the Rev. II. A. Edwards In the Church OF
ST. Matthias, Philadelphia, Sunday last. The
subject was: "rhe Charity Ball and the Epis-
copal Hospital" and the great auditorium was
crowded. Prefacing his discourse with pic
ture OF the faithless Esau selling his birth.
right for mess Of pottage, tho speaker drew
q lesson for the wavering church, which,
trembling on the verge OF worldliues., was
for that which was at once mercenary, and op-
posed to the divine principles and teachings
OF the Church OF Christ. Then, revertng
more specifically TO tho topic OF the hour, he
said "Last month there was held In this
city what was denominated n charity ball.
II was patronized by people OF tho
world worldly. 1t was n display of fash
Ion, pomp and pride. 1t was not
OF the church, and had nothing In common
with the church. 1t was or tho world, and OF
the world alone. But 1t was proposed to dis
tribute the proceeds among hospitals. Among
others the Episcopal Hospital was apportioned
share of the money. Against this the ma
lorty OF the laity and clergy OF the Episcopal
Church protest, and We LOOK to the managers
OF the hospital not TO permit this unholy ele.
ment to enter into tho work Of the church. Tho
Episcopal Hospital cannot accept this money.
church. II has, or should have no afIlllatiOn
with the world or with the worlds methods"
He believed the acceptance OF the donation
would be an injury to the cause OF Christ and
an injury 10 the hospital itself. ave must be.
ware,'' he said, "lest we fall into error, aVd,
with the apostle, We must avoid even sla1e ap.
peRrance OF evil"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18

FAIR dealing all around in the matter of
the distribution of the street repairing fund
is what our citizens want. They don't OK
pect tho Commissioners to make any dis
elimination against any particular section.
East Washington should receive its share of
the money, West Washington the same,
and SO on
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18
..The CrItio, Wnnts to Iknow-

The number OF Democrats who Will refuse
to abide by the decision fthe caucus on tho
Tariff till
And their names.
If Henry watterson really spoaKs for Mr.
Carlisle.
IfHenry isn't just little mistaken whom he
says that the Clique headed by Chairman Bar
mum ana Mr.. Randall (protecuonists) pro
cured the defeat q Hancock In 1880.
Doesn't he know that the free-trade cry lost
the Democracy Indiana In October and the
Presidency IN November?
II the resignation Of Bob Lincoln wouli re.
suit in war or an earthquake.
il the President is going to permit partl-
san press TO influence him In his action on
the Fita-John Porter case.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18
"AIdernaV DnIry Wn1gMs..''

Ing and delivete d,ll.k1 ib award" prints, 50s.
per ID. Also, fNttHBe cheese, outtermtlk aud
sweeI piahf DC perpt. Cream l5c. per pint.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18
AMUSEM z N rs.
TIE NATIONAL THEATRE.


The usual large audience assembled at tho
National Theatre to welcome Mr.. ]. X. Emmett,
in his "Fritz In Ireland" Few actors have as
complete hold upon tho public as has Em.
met, and we know OF none who is m )re desery-
Ing Of popularity.
roRD'S opERA-HoUsE.
"Confusion" flied Ford's Opera. House last
evening. 1t Is a new, fresh and amusing
comedy, very ably presented by an excellent
company. Children's matinee will be given
Wednesday.
THE THEATRE CoMIQUE.
An admirable bill Is presented this week at
the Theatre Comiquo. Among the host of
artists are Maud Beverly, the Halls, Hawkins
and CollinP, the Gregory Brothers and many
others. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
magnificent show is given every afternoon
and evening at the Dino Museum. The best
for the money In the country.
THE DOG SHOW.
The second great International Dog Show Is
In progress at the Masonic Temple. Open day
and evening.
OUR ready made suits possess every quality
that Is put IN the finest custom garments.
A. SAKs Co., 3l0 Seventh street.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-18
An IA Rs.sF!


At a meeting In Newcastle. .on.Tyne yester.
day, held In honor OF ST. Patrick's Day, Mr..
William oBrlen, NJ, p, editor OF the United
ireland, said the cause Of Ireland was never
more hopeful. lie declared that the Govern
ment was on tho ovo OF downfall.
Mr.. Charles Dawson, Liberal Member OF Par.
lament, speaking at u meeting In Glasgow,
said that the agitation conducted by Mr.. Par.
nell In Parliament and by Mr.. Davltt outside
had resulted in n gift of $4,000, 900 to Ire.
land.
A banquet was given In London In honor OF
the day. No loyal toasts were offered. Mr.
Parnell, In proposing the toast 'Irellnd a Ma.
tion," urged Irlshmen not to depend upon any
body OF Englishmen, but to rely upon them.
selves. He said that Irelaud's future was
promising; that the time was near at hand
when an Irish Parliament would send mes
sage OF peace to tho English Parliament.
Mr.. A. NJ. sullivan, oX-Member OF Parlla.
ment, said there would be no truce or peace
with England until ireland was endowed with
tho Institutions which alone could maSasdife
Irish race what its genius lntenlatiattehould
bo in tho economy OF tlIe IfRrbas,n
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Mr.. Blaine not so very long since
was-as United States Secretary of
State--in the very position in which
to exercise this noble duty in behalf
of several Irish American citizens,
who we're locked up--untried and
unchanged with crime--in English
iails. What is the record Where
was the "Plumed Knight" then !
One blast upon the bugle horn Of
his aggressive Americanisn" were
worth a thousand demagogue bids
from the election hustings now
But the record is a blank-as
blank as are Mr.. Blaine's chances
Of fooling the public, and especially
the ~naturalized voters, into support
ing him at the coming election
The Irish American.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The national monument at
Washington has now reached the
altitude of 40 feet, or within four
fee: Of the height of the tower of
strasbourg Cathedral, which is the
highest artificial structure in the
world, with the exception Of the
dome Of ST. Peters at Rome and tie
Pyramid Of Cheops. BY the 25tb
of August the monument is expect
ed to be 500 feet high. The work
will then begin OF putting up thf
stones, iron and glass top which vii
carry the structure up to its extreme
elevation Of $50 feet or more. 1t il
to be finished on the first OF Novem
Der next.--Exchauge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The following is the body of a law
enacted at the recent session Of the
legislature, to re-enact section lO45
of the Revised Statutes of the State,
call bonds and recognizances, and
all fines and forfeitures incurred for
crimes and offenses against the laws
of this State, which by the laws here
tosore in force, are required to be
paid into the State treasury shall,
from and after the passage of this
act, belong to, and be paid into the
treasury of the parish where such
forfeited bonds and recognizances
have been executed and in which
such crimes or offences have beer
committed, or such fines and forfeit
ures have been incurred"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Announcing the names OF cand'aatrk. -
Professional or business CARTS OF ten INES u 10
lesg one
Tran.ient advertisements must be paid for In al
vance. u;u he
communications of a personalSnatnre VIII ne
charged double the regular rates, and must pe pau
for POSITIVELY in advance. .,
AZ ADVERTISEMENTS not markell will be published UNI
forbid, Gf Responsible and will be charged accord,
irgly. . ,rcoa as ,d
Obituary and marriage notices VIII pe en"fs'' % ~
vertisements when exceeding fifteen lines.
aSrAn communications and MUS
ne handed in on or before Wednesday morning loin
sure insertion in the following Saturday s1ssue'
r-s ,nonvnons communications will NOT be pub
Iished under any circumstances.
EseAn letters and communications must oe "u
dressed to the Editor Of the Mer1dioha'' Aooe'
vile. yernilton parish. Louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16
M E E Il l " G.

ABBEvILLE, LA, AUGUST 18TH 1884.
Pursuant to call Of the chairman
of the Democratic Parish Executive
Committee a meeting of said com
mittee was held this day at the
Court House.
Were present w. a. White,
chairman ; Las,ie lroussard, secty
John Abshire. Jr., Joseph s. Nuncz
and w. D. White by proxie 70 ".
4. White. :
Or motion the meeting adjourned
to meet at the Court House on Mon
day 18th inst, at ii O'Clock A. N.
LAsT1E BRoUssaRD, secty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

There are now seven regularly
nominated presidential tickets in
the field, but Gen. b. F. Buffers
name appears on two OF them
They are the Democratic, Republl-
can, Prohibition, Home Protection,
American Prohibition, National
Christian, Anti Monopoly and Green
back.Labor. The names of the nom,
'inees for President in the order
named are Grover Cleveland,
James G. Blaine, John P. St. John
Samuel C. Pomercy, Jonathan Blan'
chard and Benjamin F. Butler.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16
STATE or LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF NERMILleN.
25TH DISTRICT COURT.
n Q. Cos.

Succession Of John 4. Smith.
Application Of Laslic Broussara,
to he appointed curator Of said
succession.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties. interested in The said succession
or having any opposition to make to
the application of said applicant to
file the same in writing. in the office
of the clerk of court within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under nv hand and seal OF
court this 18Th dav Of An~nst 1884
ALcsu: Leblanc. ~ ri"sk
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

1t was a young wife, who, travel
ing with her SOC, an infant, wrote
to her husband as follows: w are
doing hrst-rate, and enjoying our
selves very much. We are in fine
health. The boy can crawl about on
all-fours. Hoping that the same
may be said of you, I remain, etc.
Fanny
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

What is Vermilion doing and
what does she intend to do, in the
matter Of the coming Centennial ex-
hibition ? can she sleep over this
great state and world work, and let
it be said that she will not move
and be 6tIy represented? We be-
lieve not and would not believe SO
we then conjure our citizens to
meet, organize, form committees, and
see what can be done in aiding in
this great enterprise time is rolling
by fast, and not much time is lef|
to work in. The sooner the good
work is begun the better.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The plot recently unearthed at
Warsaw was an elaborate one. After
numbering the Gar, the scheme was
to pilIage the Jews and rich trades,
men, and then raise the standard Of
rebellion in Poland.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Callahan & Lewis, Steam Cistern
Factory, and Moulding Mill, New
Iberia, Louisiana. Send for Price
List. teb23 ONO.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

At certain seasons CT the year nearly
every person suffers to assgreater or less
extent from impurity of the blood, bill
business, Sc, &c. This should be RENE
died as soon as discovered, otherwise ser
ious results may follow. Sherman's Prick:
ly Ash Bitters will effectnally remove all
faint of disease and restore you to health.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

We read in the last number Of
the advertiser, a series Of ordinances
passed by the present town council
Of Lafayette concerning the general
police Of that growing town. They
are wisely devised and boldly enun-
ciated in plain, and unn,istakable
english, upon all the different points,
that necessarily concern the welfare
and prosperity Of the community
They do honor to the new mayor
and his associate councilmen, and
properly executed, as we know they
will be, will insure to our sister
town. that peace, quiet and security
which mark all well regulated com
munities.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Irish public opinion is offended by
the rejection OF the bill providing
for reform tn the manner Of electipg
Poor house guardians in Ireland.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Father Mehault is continuing the
good work of cleaning up the cath
olic grave yard and it will soon pre-
sent that decent appearance, which
becomes a christian resting place.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The days seem to be increasing
in heat and the nights in GOODNESS,
but we are happily informed that
the health of the parish, continues
very good. ,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16
STATE OF LOUISIANA
TWENTY FIFTH JUDI DISTRICT com,
Parish Of Vermilion.
No. $50.
Succession OF John Gonna.

Succession of John Conner.
Notice is hereby given to ali =.
ties interested in the said suceesio,,
or having any opposition to male !
the 'abfean of debts and charges and
Of provisional distribution Of e,.s
assets of the said sueces;s.
to file the same in writing ii Il.
Office Of the clerk of court within
ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand andsesl Il
court This 18th day Of Aug. 1884,
ALclDE LEBLANC, dpclerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The Court of Appeals at Rich
mond, Va, has declared unconstitu-
tional the act Of the Virginia Legisla.
ture prohibiting school superinten'
dents dabbling in politics.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

It is estimated that the sheep Of
Colorado are worth $lO,000,0 900. and
that the wool crop Of this year is
worth 81 100000, a sum equal to
Fifteen per cent. of the whole
investment in sheep. The value of the
lamb crop is estimated at 100000.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Tue Mexican debt agent ,Moetzlin.
is endcavoring to induce the Earrings.
Of Loudon, to place a new Mexican
loan Of 100000 at seven pei
cent. 1t is reported that General
Gonzales IS going to Europe to con
clude the contract.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The party wlo left our town a
few days ago, on a sea shore trip
have returned they had fine time
Of it and give wonderous tales Of all
the epjoyments which the sea coast
offers to pleasure seekers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Mr.. Charles Wyndham, the
actor, who recently started from
London on a continental tour, is
reported as seriously i'll at one Of
the German summer resorts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

A young lady and gentleman of
Chicago-brother and sister-made
the distance from that city to Lake
Geneva, per bicycle aud tricycle.,
last week, in sixteen hours-eighty
five miles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

J. O. Lege is sole agent for l..
Oppenheimer and Sons, Blue Grass
Club--Whiskey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

We are happy to see our young
and worthy District Attorney R. q.
smedes, ESQ.,, on the street once
more. He has completely recover
ed from his late spell Of sickness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

A rural preacher who had become
quite famous for. the speed with
which be marries a couple, is dubbed
by his neighbors "Old Cucumbers'
because ne doubles people up quietly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

The New Orleans Exposition
managers have notified the Cover
nors of all States that the $4,000
appropriated for each State is ready
for distribution.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Report from some Of the great
wheat growing sections of the West,
indicate good spring and winter
crops Of that staple.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Shot goods are very fashionable
this year. Husbands who wish to be
in stvle will continue to come home
half-shot as usual.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

More than thirty FIVE thousand
bricks have been hauled to build the
foundation of the Abbeville Con
vent and very soon, things will be,
gin to shape.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16
ADVERTISING RATES:

Advertisements will be inserted at one aoiiat a'o
afty cents T. square tone inch OF SPACE" OF iessl' lof te
frs, and sevestyfve cents for each subsequent III
serttcn, for any time under one month. For ionsei
lsrioea 80 follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

By virtue of an order of sale
granted hy the Honorable District
Court. ju and for the parish OF
Vermilion and State of Louisiana.
in the matters of the above en
Titled and numbered succession,
notice is hereby given that there
will be sold at public auction, to
|,he last and highest bidder, at the
Hate residence of the deceased, by
the Undersigned, all the property
belonging to said succession, on
Monday, September 22ni 1884.
the following described property
to wit :.
ON town lot. designated as lot
IN . 81 If B etc's portion OF the
town ri AlbcviIlc. measuring about
90 leet front, hy about IA feet aud
fonr inches, bounded above Ivy lot
No 81. south by lot Ne 10. east
by lot Ne q and west by State
street together with the fencing sit
ua,eh thereon.
One other town lot designated
as lot Ne &c of BoG,e's portion
of the town Of AbhcviIlc. measuring
ahnnt 145 feet deep Ivy 80 feet front
bounded north by 10, n IS, south
by lot Ne 81. cast hy st Charles
street and west by lot Ne q. to,
eether with all the fencing situated
thereon.
One nii,n' town To- designated
las lot n q of Boete's portion Of
said town. measuring about 90 feet
front Ivy 1I5 feet deem. ard being
bounded north by lot n &c. south
'Iby lot n IS, east by St Charles
~strcet and west by lot NJ 20, with
tie fencing thereon.
Ono dwelling house kitchen and
out lonsc-one lot household furnl
turc--beds and holdings. &c--one
lot crockcry knives and forks ]
spinning wheel. loom aud fixtures
one saddIc--one lot p~ictnres--one
horse cart--onc lot barrels. &c
100 nannels of fencing-and many
! other articles.
Terms AND CONDITIONS :...
The movable property for cash or
\ the day OF sale ; and the lmmovablt
=. mopcrtv for five-twelf,hs cash ant
. the balance payable in equal install
! ments in one and two years from
day Of sale ; purchasers on credit tt
;. furnish their notes with solvent sure
/, lties in solidu to The satisfaction o
the administrator and made paya
BILE to his order with eight per cen
n per annum interest FROM maturity
the lands to be aud remain special,
mortgagcd and hyrothecatcd in tav
d or OF the succession and vendors lleI
,f| and privilege to be retained 'hereo'
LAND the same not IT, be a~Iienated o
y in any way incumhcred to the pre]u
e dice of the succession. until the fn|
II and final payment Of the notes give
D. therefor, in principal and interes
aand all costs that may accrue there
on, as well as ten per cent for al
u torney's fees to he charged on sal
q. notes Or any portions thereof whlc
may have to he collected by suit.
a., Given under my Official signato'
re at my Office. town of Ahlcyillc, La
ID August 10th 1884.
J.. S. NUNEz, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

Our district court meets on thu
hrst Monday Of next month.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-08-16

A party in Paris makes a living
renting out teeth. Where they are
swallowed by mistake the deposit
Is forfeited.