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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The supposed decrease in the
worlds supply OF gold is not borne
out by the facts of Tire case Ager-
man writer says thai we have now
four great gold fields: the western
part of the United States, Australia,
Siberia, and the section of South
America north Of the South ANA,
zon. The output of these gold fields:
is suficentlyilarge to sustain the
view that meanswill be found when
the demand become really urgent to
furnish gold enough to meet the
worlds monetary wants for centuries
to come, if not for all time. 1t is
quite probable, however. that as civ
ilization advances gold will be used
chiefly for purposes Of ornamentation
and will from but a very small part
of the circulating medium Of the
world.
A Berlin newspaper has got hold
of a genuine sensation. 1t says that
ian ero,mous hotel is 500 10 be
built at st. Augustine, Fla. 1t will
be three miles long, six miles deep
and Is stories high. Guests will be
taken to their room by 500balloons.
the table in the dining room viii
lie four miles in length, and tke
" aiterswuo serves the meals will bt
on horseback. There will he a
cuspidore in the Office 100 feet il
| circumference. The German doesn'
often try to I've funny, bat when hi
does he means business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Some botanists hold up hat they
can change the color Of flowers,
when growing and out. We hope
this is not so ; an innovation on
those sweet beauties of nature
would be sacrilegious. Art is very
good and a substitute, but never will
it equal the original.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Col. John M. S~anridge once an
out and out bourbon democrat has
accepted the position of president
of a Blaine Club, and for that he is
charged with having stuck to the
democratic party as long as it would
give him a fat Office ; admitting for
arguments sake that there may he
some truth in the assertion, it is Ger.
tainly a most uncharitable way OF
Judging others.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Announcing the names OF andidates.:....:.S !"
professional or business cards of ten lines or
less, one "a
transient advertiser ents must be PAID ior III au-
vance. uiu no
communications OF q personal nature VIII DC
charged double the regular rates, ana must Do pHa
for IosITIvELY In advance. -,
advarIisements not marked will be published until
forbid, If responsibility and will be charged accord
ingly. - oboraoa az AL.
yertisements when exceeding hfteen lnes.
na-An COMMUNICATION and Advertisements Mosi
he handed in on or before Wednesday morning 'oln
sure insertion In the following Saturday 81 ISSUE
ry1Anonymous communications VIII Sofo pun
iished under any circumstances.
s.y@al letters and COMMUNICATIONS mnss DC ao'
dressed to tie Editor Of the Neridlonai, Aboe-
Vile, yermilion parish. Louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The Iberia middle is growing
worse and worse: and it now stands
that the parish IS without officials
We Will see what a writ Of manda'
mus will bring forth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

We are really sorry that the com
mencement Exercises of Mrs. Hayes
in Opelousas, which as usual is a
treat to the people Of St. Landry
have been abandoned +; and we are &C
much the more sorry as the reason
thereof is the serious illness of Rev
Mr.. Davis.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Grand Fancy Dress Ball at the
French Society Hall on the 18th of
July. We hope that. it will be
largely patronized, as it will be I'm.
der the management Of the Hook
and Ladder Company, who will
spare nothing to make the evening
most agreeable to all and most es'
pecially to the fair sex.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
The Democratic State Convention

The Democratic State Convention
for the purpose Of nominating dele
gates to the Chicago National Con-
ycntion met in Baton Rouge the 18th
inst. The proceedings Of the meet
ing were most harmonious and re-
suited in the selection Of delegates
who we hope will be equal to the
task before them, viz:
DELEGATES At LARGE:
E. A. Burke, B. E. Jonas, A. A.
.Gunby and R. C. Wicklife.
LIST District - John Fitzpatrick
and Thomas Duffy.
End District-P.. Mealey and J.
D. Houston.
3rd District-Chas. D. Gallery
and Jas. a. Ware.
4th Disnict-Jas. JeHries and w,
Fl. Wise.
5th District-G.C. Goldman and
G. Newton.
9Th District Charles Parlangt
and +. Lewis.
ELECTORS AT LARGE
J. o. Watkins and NJ. E. Girard
LIST District-Alex. Brewster.
End District. G. Dennis.
3rd DISTRICT. D. Moore.
4th District-W. 1t. Jack.
5th District-G. L. Gaskins.
9Th District-John Fl. Stone.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Rain and thunder on last Monday
and Tuesday. We could have dis
pensed with Jupiter Tonans' visit
but Pluvius was most acceptable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Mrs. Fred Douglas is shut out of
society in Washington because she
married a colored man and Mr..
Fred Douglas was snubbed in the
colored convention at Pittsburg, be-
cause he married a white woman.
Sad social dill emma, whittier?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Judge Dcbaillon has been manda-
unused to a special term to try the
Mestaycr-V eazey embrogher case in
Iberia or show cause why not, at
the next session of the Supreme
Court in Opclousas on the LIST Mon
day in July next. The writ is sign
ed by F. P. Poche acting chief JUS
tice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

We are sorry to hear that several
of the leading firms of the Crescent
have smashed, we hope that the news
given to us, are not half so bad as
reported and that our good people
from the country will suffer no loss.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

A bill to re.establish divorces In
France has passed it's first reading
in the Senate. 1t is asked for by
10000 separated couples.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Battery 3. Washington Artillery
won the first prize at the grand Du'
buque .Encampment and interstate
drill. Three cheers tor the New
Orleans boys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The celebrated, long dragging
case Of FiN John Porter, has got its
quietus and the president is author
lied to appoint him as Colonel on
the retired list.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Our young friend Louis Leoto
who has been absent some time has
returned to take his family to Lake
Charles, which he intends to make
his future permanent home.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The south now numbers Bis,
cotton mills !; a decided progress
since four year, 8 when she could
boast of 100.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
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&y 80
Obtain, d, and all other oaslus.s
IN the U. s. Patent Office aslSDu''
to for TIE FEES. .,
Our office is opposite the =.
Patent Office, and we can oO', ::
Patents in less time than i9oe'
mote from ~WASHING70N.r ,.n
Send MODEL OR DRA ntsoi
We advise as 20 patse "a, tiai'gzh irss I;
charge; and we make ny y, = on,nsrNTt
UNLESS WE OBTAIN P AI
We refer, here, to the Pos m!l NJ
the supt. Of Money Order ~ 81.
to officials Of the u, > fs'ss ~.
nce .. &C.. to actual clients 2
your own State or county %"y CO..
oan Pat once a. washington, y. y
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

There are $4,000 Hebrews in the
city of New York. The great
American metropolis is now certain
of getting its due.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Senator r. l.. Gibson delivered
a most able address, which was most
applauded at the late State
Democratic Convention.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The $lOO. 900 appropriation bill
for the New Orleans Centennial
Exposition has passed both houses:
and verify the institution might say
that it's corner stone is national and
governmental.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Heavy rain and thunder storm on
Tuesday. Every one thought it was
a little too much Of a good thing,
but what do we know or have to
say in the matter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

A very sensible bill has been pre-
scented and passed at this legislature
for the protection Of purchasers OF
land at tax. sales. 1t were high
time that something were done I'd
set things Alright in that direction.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
N O tt G B.

Persons owing Parish Liesae.
are hereby notified that | sn 70.
in possession of the same, aud that
they must be paid within 81 dsJs
from date of this publication.
June 18th 1884.
JOSEPH s. NUHlz,
Sheriff & Taxi ollectos
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

\ decline on whiskeyiat Cincinna.
ii is regarded as conclusive proof
that the pool has been disrupted.
Highwiues have also dropped.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

OF IL! hard things in life the har-
dcst is for an old bachelor in a
boarding house to remember that he
was once a child himself.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

With the exception of the descen.
darts Of the Prophet: ut the head
Of whom is the Sultan, pride of an
ceslry docs not exist in Turkey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

A meeting Of vital interest to day.
at the Court House. We hope it
will be largely attended and a de-
cided, harmonious action taken in
the matter to be considered. Old
Vermiliou has been too long in the
back ground, it is time for her to
step to the front boldly and conspi'
|cuously. That's the position tor her
and none other.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The crops still promise to give a
fair yield this year and we arc GER
tain, that the planters will, in the
end. have no reason to complain.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Our old aud worthy townsman
Mr.. T. Dutel after a long and pain
full illness is again out and brush
in hand ready to take all jobs of
house and sign painting through the
parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

A very interesting letter in the
Picoyune Of the 22d endorsing Han
cock as the mean in most forcible and
VIC would say almost conclusive
terms.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The Thibodaux Sentinel of the
21st inst, announces to Us the nup-
tials of Mr.. Leon Troxler to Miss
Ada J. Gasselin, at St. Mary's
Church on the 18th Of this month
and unfortunately in the same num-
Der Of its paper, communicates to US
the sad tidings of the death Of Mrs.
Ada J. Gasselin, wife of Mr.. Leon
|Troxler, on the 10Th Of same month
at the residence of Mr.. II. B. Niche
let in the town of Thibodaux
How uncertain the things of life.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The Sisters Marianites of Holy
Cross have a very thriving convent
in Lake Charles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The democratic party could not
do without Tiiden, he was the indis.
pensable saviour of. the country.
He has declined, and is a strong
advocate of Flowers claims to the
nomination. Ergo, all those who
have faith, in the sachem of Gramer
cy, should go for Flower. But
many fear a thorny road ahead.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Ben. Butler has politely accepted
the nomination from the Green
hacker Labor convention. Any
port in a storm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Hon. G. NJ. Eldredge Of our Par
ish is chairman Of the committee on
Charitable Institutions.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

There was a most cowardly at
tempt to take the life Of the Hon.
J. A. Dreaux, as he was returning
home some few nights ago, in New
iberia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Hon. Edward Bermudez, Chief
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of our
State left. to spend the summer in
Europe on the 18th inst.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Mr.. Martin Bagley who was quite
sick a few days ago, we are happy
to state is now doing we'll.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Lake Charles with a population Of
$500 has Is barreom* and the town
Of Plaquemine with a population
of 206l, has 81.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

SAMpLE.-At a meeting Of the
democrats at Amite City, Tangi'
paho parish on the 14th inst, among
the several resolutions offered and
adopted we excerpt The following
Resolved, that We consider the
test of a Louisiana Democrat to
day, his adherence to Gov. McEn
ery in the last campaign. May
the political Gods, smile kindly and
complacently on that people.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

On the application OF julie Mes.
layer, whe claims to have been
elected sheriff of Ibeia, and who com.
plains of the refusal of Judge De-
baillon to try his contest suit against
P. A. Veazey, alleged to have been
unlawfally returned as elected to
that office, the following order vas
made by Justice Poch6 of the Su-
preme Court:
1T is ordered that a writ of man
damus issue, addressed to Conrad
Debaillon, judge o. the Twenty.6fth
judicial District, directing him to
order a term of the court Of the
Twenty,Grst Judicial District in and
for the parish of Iberia, for the trial
of the case of Jules Mestayer vs..
Alcibiade Veazey, and to try his SAID
cause now pending in said court and
to said Judge, and to grant a suspen'
|sive appeal from his decree dis
solving on bond the writ Of injunc'
ton previously issued in said case. or
show cause to the contrary In the
Supreme Court al the Opelouers on
the first Monday Of July, \. D. 1884.
New Orleans, June 20, 1884.
F. E. PoCHE, Associate Justice.
Acting Chief Justice.
Among the humorous incidents
Of the great food in the Ohio the
postmaster at Richmond telephoned
the postmaster at Cincinnati: 81
have packed the postofiice in the
garret and don't want any more
mails until spring
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The town Of Welsh on the railroad
line between Lafayette and Lake
Charles is growing very rapidly
and attracting the attention Of per-
sons seeking new homes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Ferd Ward, can go in and out OF
Jail when he pleases. He wants no
tutor, nor guardian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The crops around st. Martinville
and Breaux Bridge are very prom
ising.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The people Of and around Rayne
Station, are making a great effort
to create . new parish, whereof
Rayne will be the county seat. The
said parish to be formed we under
stand by slycing from St. Landry,
Calcasieu, Lafayette and perhaps a
little from Vermilion. This would
be a great commodity to many who
live at a very great distance from
the parish Court House especially
the St. Landry people.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The sun has been q regular
scorcher all this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
Miss Marion Booth. a female con

Miss Marion Booth, a female com.
positor in the Pascagoula Democrat,
Star Office, fifteen years of age, who
has been at the Office eighteen months
recently set 1900 ems of solid long
primer. newspaper measure, in one
hour. The average speed of a com
positor is about 900 ems in this type
in the same space of time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

There arc thirteen days left OF the
present legislative session.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Beginning with July, r;g-iron i'm.
ported into Russia will pay a duty
ofnine corecks.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

NOTICE In another column will
be found On article in which all
whether they will Or no) are inter-
ested. Neglecting to read it may
prove a very serious as we'll as an
extensive affair. We refer to the ad
vertisement Of Prickly Ash Bitters.
A knowledge of its merits and the
benefit you or your family may de,
rive from using it will save not only
health but many dollars otherwise
expended in doctor bills"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Our last number closed the TWEEN
ty-six volume o. the MER1D1oNAl
and the twenty.six anniversary Of its
journalistic existence. We cannot
enter into this new year Of news
paper life without thanking our nu'
merous subscribers and the public in
general, for their kind and liberal
patronage, which we will always en-
deavor to deserve IN the future !; oul
many exchanges and our confreres
in general over the country viii
please accept our most heartfelt
wishes for their future welfare anC
prosperity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Uarriet Beecher Stowe gathers
10000 oranges from her Florida
grove.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Lake Charles people are enjoy
inc watermelons from Galveston.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
ADVERTISING RATES:

Awe rtisenents win be inserted at one dollar and
fifty cents = square zone inch OF space OF "ss' 0 tne
FIRST, and seventy five cent? for eaeh Subsequent ~
scrt,on, for any time under one month. For Longer
periods as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

A ball will be given at the Hall
on next Friday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
OGciul Notice.

o.U
~ ..h..
The following Is q probable sstliran
exhibiting the various l.ems q s1pel ~
lure for the year 1884, adopted y wv
Police jury at a regular session held o.
the 12, day of May 1884, and ordeIso
he publ shed for thirty daysin the oms \.
journal according to lsw before levylng. -
same on the taxable property Of TINS palsS'
BY order of the Police jury: ~;u.
/ Criminal prosecution fund ul'
2 Grand. Petit Jurors, Jury Com.
3 Printers & Statiouer's IL
4 Parish & District Attorney
S Sheriff for holding Court
6 Magistrates, Constable. Physf q
clan. Collector e. Assessors
Police Jurors, Clerk, Consta-
Bile. Finance Committee g. Treasu, Il
rer
8 Roads & Fridges
8 Paupers & INDECENT persons
10 Public Schools.
Total, ,ynNs.
CiSrk
May 31st 1884 -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Delaware democrats are solid Tor
Bayard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28
RAILROAD MEETING

The Merchants, Planter, and j..
ness Men Of Abbevitle and ,i.; Dasl'
are requested TO meet at thu m al'y,
House in Abbeville, on saturd..o s'.
18th day Of June, 1884, for Il: Tue
pose Of taking the initiator, s,sn p =.
organizing a company to extend y.
Baton Rouge Railroad 10 Ahhe.;u las
The business men Of the entire VIC
ish Of Vermilion are e%arnea,l, =. :.
ques'ed to participate in ,he M. y
ing. '
n; 9; YOUNG, is. Nusn,
WIN; Moufos, Jos: T. LABrr.
w. n. WHIrE, Gus. Gnncu.n-
F. D. YOUNG, ALclbE Inn, ~.
ELL WISE. T.. + Ann,saa
.. BoURQUE, A. DsA1nrms
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

What has become of the Literary
Society.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

The parish is prospecting financial
" and every way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

When q man boards q wrong
train Of thought lie is apt to run OF
the track.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Henry Ward Beecher will not
support Blaine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Peaches are ripcnlng.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

Paper is now used in Germany
instead Of wood in the manufacture
Of lead pencils.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-06-28

darts OF the Prophet: ut the head
of whom is the Sultan, pride of an
ceslry docs not exist in Turkey.
Lake Charles with a population Of
$500 has Is barrooms and the town
of Plaquemine with a population
of 206l, has 81.
OF Ill hard things in life the har-
dcst is for an old bachelor in q
boarding house to remember that he
was once a child himself.
\ decline on whiskeyiat Cincinna.
tt is regarded as conclusive proof
that the pool has been disrupted.
Highwines have also dropped.
Beginning with July, lig-iron i'm.
ported into Russia will pay a duty
ofnine co,ecks.
When O man boards a wrong
train Of thought lie is apt to run OF
the track.
Paper is now used in Germany
instead Of wood in the manufacture
of lead pencils.
A man who is intimate on short &C,
lquaintchce is very apt to be short OF
Intimate acquaintance.
Green corn ls being shipped from
Florida.
a Temperance man must no
drink.
A washerwoman's voice, soap
rano.
Headquarters-A barber shop.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
FOR LIBERTY.
The Virginia Horror.

| POCAHONTAS, Va, March 15.-The
fatal coal mines are on fire, and 15O
| bodies within their depths are liable
to be burned beyond recognition. The
scene around the mines is wild and
horrible. Wives are wailing for the
return of hehusbands they will never
see, children for the parents that are
dead to them forever. sisters for the
brothers on whom they have looked
their last. No words can picture the
horror of the situation, and no pen
can describe the touching sadness of
the calamity. 1t is appalling. The
entrances are being tightly sealed so as
to smother the fire, and in one of the
entrances a tube will be inserted to
permit the escape of gas, 1t is i'm
possible to get from the officials of the
mining company the amount of dam
age, but it will be enormous. ~I.he
mines will remain sealed for two
weeks, and perhaps longer. When
opened, there must be extensive re-
pairs done before the resumption of
work. Fortunately the mining COM
pany has considerable supply of coal
on hand, and will not suffer any loss
in the matter of supplying the trade.
married. The night force was mostly
composed of the youngest and most
vigorous men. Hampton, the night
foreman, leaves an invalid wife and
several helpless children. One of the
young men killed was the only son of
a widow whose husband was killed in
the mines several weeks ago. The
physicians sent up from Lynchburg
have returned, and only the mining |
engineers and press representatives re- |
main on the ground tonight.
LATER.
The gulches in front of the mines |
are filled with wreckage. The Poca-
hontas mines cover distance of % |
miles-that is to say, person trav ers-
ing all the chambers and galleries of |
the mines would have to walk fully |
that distance. There are five entranc- |
es, every one of which seems as though |
there was pent up fury raging within,
all are filled with foul air, which rem
ders the recovery of the dead bodies |
Every attempt made to |
enter the mines has been attended so |
far with bad results, and several in
stances the parties making the attempt |
barely escaped dying from overpoW
ering gas. The physicians were busy
yesterday ministering to such cases.
The farthest entry effected was by
a Hungarian whose son was buried in
the mines. Nearly crazed by grief, he
could not be restrained, and penetra-
ted to considerable distance, but was
eventually forced to retire. He re
ported seeing a number of bodies in
one chamber, torn and mangled
beyond semblance of recog
milton. One was that of
a youth, aged Is, employed as door
boy, who was the pet of the mining
The little fellow had just
entered the mine when the explosion
occurred. Experienced mining engi-.
neers tested the mine this
and made an examination.
They decided it was unsafe to attempt
to use fan, and orders were imme-
lately issued to have the mine closed
and sealed as the only means of sup
the fires which are raging
within.