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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-02-14
Police Jury.

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The police jury Of Vermilion par
ish met at the court house, town OF
AbbeviIle on this I'd day of Febru'
airy 1885, pursuant TO adjournment
Members present : Howard Hof:
pauir, president ; J A Leblanc, R
Green. T. Morgan, Fl q Barte|s
and j Fl Putnam.
Abs, mt : T B:oussard.
Minutes Of two previous meetings
read and adopted.
Report of Finance Committee
read adopted and ordered spread
on the minutes
r E 0 R T
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Police Jury o.
the Parish of Vermilion, Gents.
The finance committee met this
10th day of January 1885. for tho
purpose Of settling with the parisl
Treasurer and submit to you tho
following report.
Having examined books, voucher:
and receipts, we 6nd that he is to b
Dr. & Or as follows:
1884, April 8, amt reed from Elk
Treasurer $6,4O3.lt
total amt reed from col
Icctnr and sundrr par.
tiles from April 9Th '64
to Jany 24lh '85 inolu-
sive $9.S96.S
Say total 5 10000!
Or by vouchers, &c
turned over to commit
tee and receipt given
for same 1862
hal in hand Of Treas 3.93l,S
this 29th day of Jany lsS5-,hre
thousand nine hundred aid thirt,
one 80 100 dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
fSigned) G.. G%oDCHAUX.
SOLOMON WISE,
Filed, Febry End 1885.
(Signed) l.. G. Lyons, clerk.
Report of Parish Treasurer, rea'
adopted and ordered spread on tn
minutes.
R F. P O r.
Abhetille Fehry End 1855.
TO the Hon. President and Men
Der Of Police Jury Of Vermilio
parish.
Gents.--I the undersigned re.
[pectfu1ly submit this my .repo'
showing the financial condition {
the parish.
Receipts.
Jan ], by bal on hand at
report S 2,O46.0
liam 8, by Nunez, on
Troll Of 'e3 5l.7
Jan "a, amt from moneys
of 1884 1000
amt from 8 Nunez on
roll Of so 81 's2 2S.7
From tins amt $2.226.5
I2.268.62 must be deducted as wa
rants presented and paid, whic
makes an amount Of $42.O6 ov,
drawn on the surplus funds Of 8
Ebesides amounts paid by Mr. Nun,
on the rolls of 'S4, he has pa
,$2l8.25 as fines collected in Mover
Der term of court, which makes
balance to the CIR of the moneys c
trolls of 1884 Of 1868 65. ffra,
handed besides above amour
$289.75 same being paid as licens
This makes an actual amount {
hand Of $3,93l.34.
Very Respectfully.
(Signedf ELI WISE.
Parish Treasure
Filed, February End 1885.
L. G. Lyons, cler
Report Of committee on approac
es to bridge is hereby accented, al
bill for work done by F f Feray
ordered paid.
On motion Of Fl H Bartefs,
Resolved, that the funds now
the hands Of Treasurer, and all u
collected moneys of 1884 aud pr
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12

service to the Wcst Indies and Brazil unaer con
tract with tho Government for the purpose OF colo
Ams af and received thersior 81 .35o,0o0 per
annum for ten years. The Same year the Iac III
Steam Navigation Company established line to tne
the Government. receiving for monthly service ice
S225, 900 year. If there Is added to that tne
Sos. 6G6 paid to the Cunard Company. the sum
total is 81 5I3.866 per annum paid tor postaii
service on four lines running to America. In adj
dit,oo to that amount Brazil and other countries
aS a65 wa. aes to psr cent the
entire capital invested by England in lSgo IN steam
ships. Trade and travel follow mali routes sSv as
foreign mail route established by Great Britsi anu
maintained for years at loss to tho National treas
ury has finally resulted in bringing to her shores
commerce of great value The railroads of the
country have been established by enormous ianu
grant subsidies. The Commission will hold that
There is no way in which portion OF the surplus
revenue could be so proftably employed as in pay
Ing liberal rates for carrying mails on american
lines TO Central and South America by the parsi,
monious policy pursued in the past, ACCORDING 10
testimony before the Commission, the brazilian ue
lost monoy in carrying tho mails to that country, as
they caused delays aud other annoyances.
CONCLUSIONS OF TIE COMMISSION.
Other recommendations will be rs to the enlarge
rnent and improvement of the consular service. aud
the employment of competent men at decent
salaries In every South American city Of any i'm
portanoo England has capable and efficient consular
agents.
It is understood that another recommendation
will be in regard to the coinage of silver dollar by
agreement with Mexico and the other Governments
on this continent which will pass current in each
country There will probably be some amendments
proposed in regard to the shipping laws, 80 1ar as
harbor. dues lighthouse and other taxes are CON
cerned 50 that American vessels might he placed on
as favorable footing those of other nations Inc
subject Of reciprocity treaties will also be con-
sdered 81,
The main points will. il is said, be improved trans
portdtion By compensation for carrying the mails,
the shipment of goods adapted to the markets, the
coinage OF n suitable trade dollar. Improvement OF
consular service aud the necessity for Americans To
study the wants of the South American people
When these things are done England Will not be
bnying cottons of the United States, carrying them
across the ocean. manufacturing them into cloths,
shipping them back to South aud Central America,
and selling there worth to 81 worth sold by TINS
country; nor will the trade of the United states III
those countries be less than nethird that of Great
and confined principally to raw products instead Of
manufactures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
BASEBALL INTERESTS.

nun no,xcs nv THE NATIONAL LEAGUE-wrLL
BROOKLYN GET THE CLEVELAND rLAYFksf
The recent meeting Of the National Base
bail League OF great Interest TO the levers oi
the game From the point Of Wow occupied by persons
unfamiliar with tho rules and agreements governing tho
came the meeting like nearly all recent baseball meet
ings may have seemed hzze. Many OF inc deiesa'es
,ravssd Thousands OF miles TO attend tho meeting
Lnevlng that they had much important business 10
transact and that their action would either Grippe vi
advance the interests OF baseball They mot loohed
wise and went into secret session which hhsteu iour
teen hours. when the meeting adjourned al midnight
the baseball situation in IA greater tange than ever
An tho real busness accomplished In the long session
was the passing OF a resolution granting the request OF
the Detroit club to remain In the League
Tho prospects OF tho League are not bright lhere
rc ,even ubs I'm that body and all onably suro
Of getting through thu coming season ana making
money Another club necessary and 1t will either be
the St. Ioul, Unions tho indianapolis or tho washington
club The latter city has nine that even II admitted
onld nrobaby not weather tho and could not win
ON nm average one out OF twenty games The lnliah
apo, club could be strengthened but would nave lte
or no chance OF winning League honors lhe ST. LOUIS
Union club would DO u strong one II allowed 10 Keep
certain blacklisted players But the League and Amer
ican Association say that this not be tolerated
without them St. Louis would have little chance III the
race Mr. Lucas Of tho Union club will go to b. LOUIS
immediately and SEQ II he cannot come to some under
STANDING with Dir. Won Der Abe OF the American cIup
there Ii lie cannot Lucas viii be In the Union assoc
alton the coming season. lie was asked ny ~
late on saturday night whether or not lie Wouu
IA. In the said think WILL or fhther'
4 hope 1 will" Then he SMILED and walked ava! r..
Brookyns prospects for getting hrst,cass tsah LOT
the eomtng season seemed almost certainty rev nAys
ago Now however many people think the ena ZIG VI
getting the Cleveland League players Is not sfs py az,
means Under the rules these players cannot sgn COB
tracts until ten days after they have been released
dsbanduent OF the club of course released he Pyes
n il said that as club In existence up 10
the Brooklyn managers cannot sign contracis MIN w..
Cleveland players until January H. SHOULD tLero pe
r,nture between tho League and Amcrisan
Assocation aud the national agreement Do proAon
,ssrs Byrne and Hackett would have anything but an
Ca AZ tins bringing their Cleveland players To brcoKyh
Every one the pluck and energy displayed ~ me
cub its attempt to get the players nut there
will be no general feeling OF security until all the players
are signed and Brooklyn. Should certain Negotiations
%a,Sesn veIlknown baseball fall through hr.
Ryrne would better keep hts eyes open, for rush VIII DC
made for his players which may carry tho paSoi'
vii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
THE EXPOSITION AND THE RAILROADS.

To tie Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR In referring to the Exposition in re-
cent you led to say that the railroad conps
MES refuse TO lay track to the Exposition. and finally
the extraordinary proposition is advanced that the
hibtors shall undertake this necessary work. and you
very naturally added: 1T might have been tn fought
that the railroad at least would have had sense
enough to realize that their interest lay In helping to
make the Exposition success"
Tho facts are however, that early last summer the
trunk ns railroads petioned the city authorities for
ordinance authorizing them ~ build doub'etrack rail-
road to the Exposition grounds This petition has never
been acted upon ordinance having been opposed In
the Council by some spectators who procured the right
TO build the existing track which was afer"ad bought
by the managers OF the Exposition. Those gentlemen
provided neither nor locomotives ana IN order 70
enable tho containing the exhibits 10 reach the
grounds the trunk lines agreed to operate Inc tfneE
charging only such for moving the cars 10 ana from
the grounds as would pay the expense OF operhton
the ordinance asksd for the trunk lines had been
gran ted there wonld he doublerack railroad cap
able OF dcag all tho business required TO be done both
passenger and freight Whatever tho present
xre no steam trunk line road Terminating n kes
leans responsible In any manner or shape Tor them
Aew- Orleans, Jan. z, 1850. EfoSiioS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
AuA7EUe OARsMEy IN CONFERENCE.
MELTING or TnE EXECUTIVE coNMHrEE-oBRIES
AND MURPHY DISQUALIFIED.


AND MURPHY DISQUALIFIED.
go, r, -. r....;.4o. &C tbo Nottona al
The Executive ConihlitI'c vi Va" N"''"''''
Association OF Amateur Oarsnon met at the Gnsey
- -, -. mt, rberc ,rere nresent Her nv w
House SATURDAY e'enihS, 80 80 -. ~ =
Garfield, PRESIDENT W. H. Aucn vice pr's'uVn'' H. ~
Uiuc,lnan treasurer; W. Howard Gibson, secretary,
-. :, -, p,f,iolnbj, u A Nulln Newark; G..
w H. IucAe'' Hn'"'P"'"' a. ~ rTa,,,h,o, pos,,r
w. ioFiS""' w" i""'
and l.. G. Parsons Dixon, Ill
The committee disposed Ct tho report OF special
~. ,o an ve.ttgate CHARGES made AGAINST
committee hpPon'c' !" y" '''7 - :, -,
John J. Murphy, and Andrew l. " brleh' vi n'''"'"
o'Brlen won the Junior singles IN 1881 AMI Murphy
t,I al, ,,, ,r,,e I'm 1890 n was charged that these
c"'''o' va ~ P -, 49, ,,t-,r -, o.,,,er !, for
men ro"eh "a race on 'no 'n'''.' ''''' W" .,
gold watch and were guilty of breaking tue ruicS o inc
,i,t,, nv allowing their fiends to back them for
=, 900 m, -, ,Iyi.od tho disqualification OF both
Si'oo"' 4"o ioiV'' sI,.etn rho ,,re.,dcnt
mes and caused long discussion. INC P.os.', ~
OF the Mississippi Valley Rowing hTsn,'" Ir i1
opinion OF semi professionals ny mail no nauuIsu
without gloves class VI amateurs VINO row 10 make
money Mr. Ro.s. editor Of Toronto sporting paper
wrote that ne in favor ~ eIpellirg tho Murpys
the ~ I,rens the aing. and all oarsmen OF their CLASS
The Canadian editor ddnt spare has own country mon
A. Joseph Iaing Is Montrael man and Is INC present
amateur champion OF Canada ana thc uhitcu o,a.c'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
WHAT THE TRIBUNE 4L4lY4C wILL sHow

"For the first time since tho publication Of
THE TRIBUNE Almanac begun said I'd
ward Mcpherson, official returns from all the
States have been received In time TO
a place in IT, Formerly some distant State OF
States were unable TO collect and forward the results
Of their official to By the first of the year.
and the book had TO go press without them In
addition to these returns the vote Of each state as
every Presidential election since 1850 will he given.
These tables will show some interesting facts 10
persons who to read figures with their eyes OPEN
The tables tell the terrible story of the suppression OF
the Republican vote in the South Ten years ago IN
Mississippi the Democrats began 10 threaten. torture
and shoot the negroes Armed and secret organi-
cations were formed, and the negroes were made 70
understand that they would no longer be allowed 70
vote. Later the Democrats obi control Of tho
Legislatures In most of The Southern States and they
enabled to accomplish the same infamous euds
under the guse and mantle of the Law Election laws
were passed which efectuay deprive the negroes Of
their votes. The Democrats execute these laws ~
such way that they secure the disfranchisement Of
the negro surely and frequently could be done by
force.
I'm South Carolina there is separate ballot box
for every officer TO be elected and as many sets OF
tickets as there boxes. No one Is allowed IN tho
room but one Judge and the voter. II the voter ~
unable 10 read he WILL in mps cases cast bis ballot
into the wrong box and thus lose IT, In one county ihs
Republicans resolved to elect members OF the Legs.
lature, aud every Republican who unable "a read
put ballot FOR his candidate for the Legislature inie
each one of the ballot boxes they compelled TO
throw away all Of these ballots the ngle one tor
Legislature which found its way into the right ocx
because was dropped into each box. Inc ngurs
show how the southern vote has been dropping Cd IN
now there practically is no Republican vote IN ne
South The figures also show the remarkable dissoia.
ton of the Greenback party in some States anc ~
appearance In others. The growth OF the Prohoiiea
party is another object Of interest The vote polied toe
St. John last fall does not indicate the real strength
the party No party has majority OF voies
am inclined +, think when this epoch pass's
into history that the Infamous election
frauds systematically praetised by Democrats IN ias
South will be considered grayer question than ,ns
tenure and distribution of civil offices Inc IN
dependents have by their action said that the manner
of Office getting and holding Is of more moment thAa
the right Of franchise and the protection Of the voter
the exercise OF that right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
COLONEL LAMONTS MISSION.
fpy TEIKoRAPn TO TIE TRIBUSRl

WASHINGTON, Jan. lit is asserted with
great emphasis by Democrats that special
messenger from Mr. Observation-Disclosures TO
he Colonel IamOnt-came 10 Washington last
~eek with instructions to inform leading
Democratic statesmen and politicians that while Tie nj
ness claims and qualifications Of number OF Demo
Gratis for places the Cabinet have been and
"a some extent informally considered, nothing like
definite conclusion been formed In regard to any
man and that before deciding on or Sc
riously considering the appointment OF any
body. Mr. Cleveland desires personally TO meet
and consult with all tho leading Democrats In Congress
as well with other prominent members OF me party
fhrop country IL is understood that the con
fereces are take place In the latter part OF THIS
month Il. Is also asserted that the name OF
William c. Whitney has not been considered nj
Albany in connection with the secrctaryshlp
81 tie treasury and that attention has been given
10 the claims of gressman Dorshcimer tho bosom
friend OF Mr. Cleveland who. 1t is understood Is ainb
tions to succeed MI McCuoch Some OF eI Senator Nc
Tlonad's friends think that an Indiana man Will be
placed at the head the Treasury Department and that
bis mans will be Joseph T. Mcdonald.
fn several Of the states constructed by the Wash
fnctou Caine the Mains OF Senator Pendeton
has been substituted for ths Of Senator Bayard for Sec
rotary Of State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
TEA HIyGs OF POPE LEO
No Leo XIII. and Modern Civilization J"


was the subject Of q lecture delivered by honssn~
Capsl at the Church of the Holy Cross In West rory
second-st. last night to a large audience. 10 20"
he said Three quarters OF eu'aiy
Under the careful training Of the Jesuit Fathers posn
his own home and later In Rome. In the uni,s.sY
founded by Pope Gregory the XIV. nc msao aP, ,ss h
yanoemcnt and In his twenty sixth year was isss
MI important position IN one OF me s9sei shIeh
In three months he had put down the brgnaas" hss
was rampant In that part OF nAs?,., ,o h.
thlrty.inree the young priest was promoloa 80 h
archbishop OF Brussels. and sent py INC fyNv
BE glance, aud won the favor OF King Leopoia 1910
successful there In hnding the House OF ths ss''~
Heart. ~. ,...., tssk
Ills health breaking down II was thought better "a
he should return 10 Italy. So highly dd MIG ~
think OF him that he made him the bearer Oh ~, ~
the Pope. IL contained recommenda.io,ihi W., hs
be given q Cardinals cap. lie never delivers ', h.
message for the pono died before his return; anS II
had not failed mark his Archblshops abues an
instructed that no he made re
~ pet, though no was no, not, maze SSrssoryS
death He was appointed Archbishop another dsss
where he Iaborea with great suscoss foe thin5 '
years Then he was appointed Pope Leo Nil, .x,rs,
:" Am sustsre of way aud mind Of niaJsuo -
lips full set with expression Of kindness nlnseu
strong determination face emseisted with the M
labor and gentleness OF manner Pcrsading ~ -
whole nature. such was tho person esiS 80
Pope has strong love for authority and otsdisnss
those In power much opposed TO the present e9ssss
for such by the common race Of mon. Doee eanSSS -
prevent crime How every morning paper. now ~,
pers Of yesterday present news OF fesrfai cnmo
persona who cannot read and write The whole v,
observed society must Inevitably 10 destrsys6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
WHAT ARE NEIGHBORS GOOD FOR'
from The Detrof, Free Prem

from Ths Detroit Free Pyfss :
Citizen having heard that his NeighbOr was
scandazng him called Around at the Office for an Ex-
PLANTATION. - ,,, =, =
asked.
"Oh, yes"
and my Coffee Mills for tasss many years past T.
Z" Yes. but -
(" f,nt what. What on Earth could have Induced y0u
IN thraw out hints that my Aunt my Uncie T.
"Why my Dear Sir your Snow shovel Is broken, yonr
Plaifrons too old To OF Further and your Coffee
Mil viiino longer grind. How can Longer Ssshbor
Neral: when you can't live OF Neighbor make him
sorry for IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
SENATOR BAYARD AND THE TREATIES
Try ruxaRAPa TO TIE TgIBuNkI

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Bayard mas
declared himself to his party associates in favor OF inc
nocv Of preventing action at this session OF Congress
upon the pending treaties He takes the grouhd t' 'ne
ratification treaties might embarrass the heA'
Administration. As Mr. Bayard Is expected W DC
member OF Mr. Cevelands Cabinet his advice mas soou
deal OF weight with the Democratic senators Hn,'
ho,oved thew will follow his lead In opposing the rat
dcaton of ali the pending treaties. In regara 10 .ne
Nicaragan treaty. however he may moi NM MS p ~
assoeies in The Senate altogether tractabie senator
Morgan from the first has been an ardent advocate o.
the Nicaraguan Canal project ard 1t Is uhaers1 Mi,
he takes the ground that the next ADMINISTRATOR VIM
he heped rather than hndered by the ratification oil INC
NicaIaguan treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
POOR PROSPECTS FOR LEGISLATION.
InY TEL rrR ApH To THE TRIBuNR

WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-There is already
scme spccuation respecting the probability OF an extra
seS.ion of the XLIXti Congress, and among
Che Democratic leaders plans TO avod IL are
ouistlv discussed In the strife yesterday Det"eeh
th. Committee on Public Buildings and the Apprcpris
lions Committee Mr.. Randall plainly said that tne
former committee should 1t would be at the sK OF
sr;nx session Of the would disturb
business and bring pubic condemnation upon the Demo
cratic marty Chairman stockslaser, OF the fuOhc
Rui,dipcs Committee continued 10 buster for shor
fine Int Welded when he found that majority Vi
The Uouse would not sustain him. Only foryionr "orA
,nc davs of the session remain OF which Is 10 Dc &C.
voted 10 the Washington Monument exercises TWO 10
suoes of deceased representatives four TO Distrct OF
r,,aumb,a business and three 10 motions 10 eus-
n.na the rules TO say nothing OF dozen
!. suecsl ORDERS including the one Tor pup.
lie buildings Only two Of the general
annronrston bills have passed the House and the only
other one yet reported by the committee Is u e h
And Diplomatic BILL the consideration OF WHEN was po
S1n today The sundry Civil, legislative. army
Raw Post Office Indian, Fortheaton District OF zoe,
uub;a Deficiency, and River and HarDor DIS ae SUI
In committee. r. -. uo,.. IN .hov
creator energy and industry than has ever e1hoted
n order 10 dispose all these bills before March A. even
IL deyotes no time other business me Prospeot,
fherefore OF any legislation in behalf OF snch measure
~ the ref of the oyerburdened docket OF the supreme
Court the Congressional Library me Sounns " and md
E,cctoral Votes the Bankruptcy BILL the Dhgley anu
MePherson Currency bills. the Edteational Dill anu
scores Of other important measures Is py nc neah' 0p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-12
rqp COIN AND PAPER CIRCULATION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Director OF the
Mint has made his annual statement and estimate
oftbe changes and during the year In the united
States gold and silver coin in the country both total
and in circulation outside of the Treasury The coinage
less the reconage has Gold, 1913 726S52 silver
sas1leg7s. The imports Of Uuted States
con have been: Gold, Sl,239s75; silver,
S725.15O, total gain OF S57,4ol, 04e.
II IL estimated that ss75ooo Of United States gold
and So1 900 OF silver coin melted for use in the
manufactures and the arts and that 100000 Of trade
dollars constituting part of the silver circulation IN
preyous years have entirely Withdrawn from cir
outson The exports OF United States gold COIN
SIIs7sl5i; silver coin, S522, 43l The net gain dur
Ing the year was In gold con $ll2l3,3I3 silver CON-
So 697 This, added to his estimate OF the amount
IN the country January 1884 makes the circulation
on january L. 1885. $563 900 900 gold, and S2o4ooo'
GOO silver a total OF 1927 100000.
A comparison OF the corresponding amounts OF
raper in the United States used as money or as
of coin showed at the close OF the year
an increase in the gold certificates OF $2so99 Z32
siiyer certificates S2s 269 $50, and decrease III Dank
notes of s2l 324 206 net increase OF over S35,ooo,
600 the gold bullion In the minis awaiting coinage on
the first of the present month WAS S63422o4I reduc-
tlen OF about So from that ON hand al the Do
ginning OF the previous year