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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
ConstabIe's Sale,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERMILION.
Eighth Justices Court.
nr. W. G. Kibbe
nr. W. G. Kibbe
joe. 4. Gibson.

.jOS. n. UtDSOn.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias
issued ont oi the Honorable Eighth
Justices Court. in aud for the parish
of Vesmiion, in the above entitled
and numbered suit, and to me direct
ed, l will proceed to sell at pn5lic
sale to the last and highest bidder,
at the Office OF the Eighth Justices
Court, in Perry's Bridge, with bene-
fit of appraisemeDt. Oh
Saturday, Jan. 1G, 1886.
between the hours Of IL O'Clock A.
NJ, and 4 o'clock p. NJ, and continu-
ing from day to day if necessary, all
the rights, titles, interests and de-
mands of the defendant, Joseph a..
Gibson, ii aud to the folio ing
described property, seized to satisfy
said writ, to-wit -
One hundred aid tweutg-six acres
Of land with all the Improvements
thereon situated bounded north 10y
D. Baudoin, sonlh hy - Plimeaux.
cast by Johu C'l;.ffe and west by
unknown.
Teims-Cash.
Given under my ofiicia' signature,
this 9th day of December 1855
JOS. B. MILLS. Constable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
Garden Calender for January.

Plant oat cnnlifower, cabbage.
and lettuce from the beds into which
they we're pricked early in the fall.
Have means at hand to protect them
in case Of frost. Sow cabbage and
lettuce also peas, radishcs, parsnips,
heets, carrots, tnrpips. satisfy, spin.
ach, parsley, sweet herbs, etc. Plant
early corn, Irish potatoes, horse.
radish, and artichokes. Onions,
either young plants from beds sowed
in August, or dry sets. Should
there be any severe weather. many
young and tender plants will require
the protection Of some light cover
ing. Celery should be earthed up
during dry weather as often as re.
ouircd, which will be once fort
night. Endive may be tied mp for
blanching, gathering the leaves neat
ly together, without brnising, and
tying with little moss loosely
twisted. If artichokes and aspara
gus beds have not yet been dressed,
they had better be attended to at
once, though now letc. 1t is gener-
ally supposed tha' Vegetables do no:
require hocing and tending thus
early in the season, which is mis-.
take-the ground should be stirred
about them as soon as they are large
enough to admit it. The ground al
lotted to melons, cucumbers, okra,
ETC., shonl1 be turned over, to clean
and mellow it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
STOP THIEF {!

A thief was seen yesterday gresp-
ing tile throat Of bald-headed old
gentleman. The thiefs name was
"Congh.e A policeman called Mars.
den's PcctoIal Balm promptly arrcs-
ted him. The old gentleman, Mr..
Consumption. now carries the po
liceman in his pocket, and is happy.
For sale by N. G. Youp g, Druggist.
Abhevile, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

A dispatch from the Greek Indian
nation says that the fonr delegates
who were recently appointed to re-
present that nation in Washington
this winter, and who started for the
capital last week, are under unofi-
cial instructions to urge the adop-
ton by Congress Of a territorial
government for the Indian Terrific
ry. 1t is stated that a majority OF the
people in the territory are in favor
of such action.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

a little bird has whispered in our
~H and told US Of an Interesting
went to come off IN Prof. A. n.
's's school,house on the night Of
January Sth, bat We do not know
~ ,aa' We onght to make it public yet.
'ne secret is this: some Of the bnsi-
'sss men in town have arranged to
A''e debate on that night. We
= ,' give the question, and would
' 70 give the debaters on each
a'' !" out are not authorized to do so.
;, ' question is: Has printing been
" more use to the world than navi-
s'a00' : The object of this move
u organize a debating society
a ana 1t is expected that after
-. = u's' meeting the ladies will be
s., ,''ed' not only TO listen TO the
=. .''e' but to take part in a literary
's ~ Or reading club. Keep the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Suicides seem to become epidemic
again. J. o. Weaver, Of Dallas,
Texas. and senior member of the
Weaver Organ Ma :ufacturing Com
pany Of York, Pa, who became vio-
lently deranged, committed suicide
by cutting his throat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Late advices state that there are
at present thirty.six cases of scarlet
fever and thirteen of diphtheria now
existing in the city of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Call at the Rose Bud saloon, see
how nicely it's repaired. and try
Mr.. Lucius Dutel's fresh liquors.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
roct that a sherry cobbler
- ' :, mend your old shoes.

H.. Aurora Laporte has our F'n'
;. thanks for her kind reme"'
es'' If the MgRIDIoNAL Office
w. win, Christmas holidays.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

State of louisiana -25ih Jndl.
District Court--parish Of VermiI.
ion-No. 2l.
Succession Of Clara Bernard
Application Of Leonce Perret to
be appointed administrator.
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 my hand and seal of
court this 2lst day of November
1885. a2
.IAsTfE BRoussARD. Clerk.
Smedes & White, attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

State of i1ouisiapa - Parish OF
Vermilion - 25th Judi District
Court-No. 80.
Succession of Octave Landry decd.
Application of Fedora Landry and her
husband P. U. Leblanc, TO be appointed
co-adminiStrators.
Notice is hereby given to all parties in
terrstcd in the said succession or having
auy opposi ior to make to the application
of said applicants to file the same in wri-
ting, in the Office of the clerk of court
Within ten days from tae date hereof
Given under my hand and seal of court,
this 31st day of October, 1885.
LAsTIE BRo oUssARp, clerk.
Smedes & White. Attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

In consequence Of various other
amusemeuts last Thursday night the
attendance to Mr.. Addison's show
was not that expected by him. We
learn that it IS the intention Of the
company soon to try it over.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Last Tuesday night the MERTploN
al vent around to the public school
house to hear a lecture from Rev.
A. I. Galloway, Of Hot Springs,
ARK, who is now sojourning with
DIS brother, the pastor Of the NJ. E,
church in this place. Leaving our
selves out Of consideration, we will
ay that an exceedingly elite and
appfec'ative audience gathered to
aeaf the reverend gentleman; and
ior MIN we unhesitatingly say that
As gave US a most enjoyable and in.
wrestling lecture on the subject OF
eellcontrol." He showed conclu'
,.'ely That every one in his early
'l'e must take the reins in hand aid
control self, Or self will be the mas
VT and lead him TO ruin. May we
''' nope for another lecture soon?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Tax Rolls for the year 1885, have
been deposited in the Tax Collec.
tors Office for Vermilion Parish, and
in the office of the Recorder of mort.
cages for said parish that the taxes
assessed by the town of Abbeville
on movable property became delin-
queut on the lst of November 1885,
aud on immovable property will be-
come delinquent on the 3lst day Of
December 1885.
Constable. Collectors Office, Nov.
l4th 1885.
Gro. E. LYoNs. Cons. Collector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26
THE WELCOME.

Hark, on the crisp and frosty night
Is the wall # newborn child
Ring loud the bells Of JOY and youth;
Fill the chalice to the brim;
The young year came with the dawn's
faint glow,
And We must welcome him!
Where are the guestss Here's Faith and
Hope;
Here's Trust with shining eyes;
Here is Content In her sober gown,
Abroad in the sapphire skies!
We must drink, we must eat. and sing
sweet songs
TO drown the new born's cries!
His eyes are closed. and his ears are deaf; !;
Bnt in his frozen heart
Sweet spring is nursed, and summer lies
All OF his life part
Bring out the old wine thick like blood
To make the dull veins start!
o, welcome. year, with your untrled days
In the lap of Mother Earth!
Well have naught but good at your
feeble hands
Until you prove your worth.
So fill the chalice to the rim
And drink to the young years bir b!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

The usual services were held yes.
terday at this place by The different
denominations, and the attendance
was remarkably good.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

o.. GOOD bread, fine cakes. pies,
;" !, ",s,ries generally, call or send
wv ,,der TO Mr.. Chas. Il. He'mich,
J.. .- State and Lafayette streets,
.hbosiile.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

A New lb.'rian said to q certain
Abbevllian. at the Alley Saloon.
Christmas night: Il say, Mister.
did !ou see dog come I.v here that
booked as if ne were year, or a
year and n half. or two years old?
Yes said the Ahbe,iIlian, he
passed about an honr, an hour and
talf, or Two hours ago; aud had a
toll about an inch, or an inch and a
ball, or two inches long" "That'll
do," said the New Inerian, you're
ahead Of me foot. or a foot and a
half, or two feet"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

r,. schooner Let Nc Go, Captain
n.... Fronethovick. arrived here
-, ~. Saturday from Lake Charles
";,h a., q mixed cargo Of lumber, shin
j., and split cypress posts, and will
s,,n,o with a load consisting OF
,ors sugar and mo'"sses'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Ward Constable II. B. Lyons ar
rested, on The 18th, John Capdevil'e,
for assault with dangerous weapon;
Bill Wilson and John CapdcvilIe,
ior theft of forty-e; ght dollars; and
George Rnf1in, for chicken stealing.
They are all of the co|orcd p"rsua'
sion, and are now in Jail awaiting
tie action Of onr next grand jury,
which c0nvepes noXt month.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

weare informed that some Of the
Immigrants made mention of in our
,,,t issue have purchased two hun
dred and fifty acres of land of Mr..
0. 4. 0'Bryan, about four miles
h,lov town. They will make Yer
n;,;on narish their future home.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Before the next issue Of the MERI
D1oyAL the old year will have dis
appeared and the new one arrived
to take lis place, hence, We now take
,he Measure of thanking those who
favored MS with their patronage in
,le vay Of adve tisemcnts, subscrip-
tion and job work, and wish them a
happy and prosperous year to come
IN all their undertakings.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

We regret to learn that during
the Roman candle duel last Thurs
day evening Mr.. NJ. I. Gordy met
with a serious accident, that OF being
struck in an eye. There are serious
doubts as to the siyht being recover.
ed to the eye so afflicted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

The supper given US last Thurs,
day evening by Mr.. A D. Laborde
was enjoyed by all who participated
On that occasion. The whole affair
was veil gotten up on so short a
notice, and every one present left
satisfied that Mr. Laborde is a good
caterer to the wants of the inner
man. Wine flowed freely and toasts
appropriate to the occasion were
given. We wish him and his clerk.
Mr.. Louis Leoto, n long, pleasant
and prosperous sojourn on this sub
lunary sphere.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

The Christmas holidays passed off
quietly and pleasantly in Abbevil'e.
The weather was fine and agreeable,
joy and pleasure reigning supreme.
The little folks amused themselves
popping fire crackers AMI Roman
candles. Santa Claus, the good old
man. put in an appearance and glad
dcned the hearts Of the children by
bounteously supplying them with all
kinds of bGntons.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-26

Danger! A neglected cold or cough may
lead to Pneumonia, Consumption or other fatal
disease. Strong's Pectoral Pills will cure .
cold as by magic. Best thing for dyspepsia.in-
digestion, sick headache as thousands testify.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-03-31
THE SEDALIA WEEKLY BAZOO. TUESDAY, MARCH 81 1885

make those roses blue, and you ought to
be proud OF them"
"Cert,inly, certainly, said Will but
Dollie hadn't better get pair of bright
blse breechss for the same resson ?" Will is
q terrible tease but l pretended not to hear
him and pretty soon, he began to read the
evening paper aud | commenced some
Japanese paper creps scent sachels which
Ms. j. NJ gave me the idea of the 0ther
dsy. Hers were inside of satin however
and hand painted, mine are made of the
crepe and edged with tiny bows of narrow
ribbon closely set together.
While ost calling Jew afternoons since
saw such lovely scrap basket, the
pattern of which had been procured by
Mrs. II In St. Lnuis. You take three
cornered Japanese wicker basket with
standards about two feet high. This is
bropz a deep rich gold color then
trimmed with wide bows of orat &c satin
ribbon on alternate corners. The upper
row holds miniature bunch of oranges
and lesves. For your toilet cushion, g"t
Turkish scarf, sew the embroidered ends
together for ,hs cushion part, cut 1t In
two and fscs the middle part Of the scarf
with any colored satin you may desire
the one saw was face with yellow satin
to match the bows-then tie up like a
meal bag with ribbons snd you have sems-
thing exceedingly pretty.
There is to be q wedding soon dear Neil,
but as have promised net to tell anyone
just yet about il, | must not break my
wsrd. 1t will however do no harm for me
to tell you sbsu. q part Of the trosseAu
which is already completed and which
have seen. IL Is the bridal set of under
clothing made Of the most delicate linen
cambria. The yoke of the chemise is COM
posed of fine vaienciepes insertion puts
edged with inch wide folds of vslencienes
TO match. There are three of these puffs
and the lace is only on the lower edge of
the two under puffs. Through the puhs
is run cream satin ribbon and tied In bows
with short ends and loops in front Oh
course the sleeves match and the bottom
of the garment also The robe de mutt
and In fact the entire set is made In the
same way and is a perfect love truly.
L will tel you about an exquisite
tea gown which belongs to the same
trosseau the next time and now at last to
get TO the little matter which you say
troubled you-the iusinuatio 5 and vicious
hints OF a gossipping and malicious
woman. My dear, do not for one moment
ALLOW such things TO trouble you.
Successful people must always be the shaft
of envy and mslice and as Will says
whenever you find a woman who does all
in her power to iriure another, DO matter
what professions she may make TO respect
ability, she will not only ber watching
but has already a dark chapter in her
own life which ''slingeth as an adder"
Will is very able, think when he wishes
TO be and at any rate il will do you no
harm to remember what he says.
In my mkt letter also / will tel you
about some beautiful flowers which ! saw
few days since and what q talented gentle
man said Of you etc, but until then, | am
yours lovingly
DoLLIE.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-03-31
WORDS OF CHEER.
An Interesting Letter From
Rev. j. M. Van Wagner.
His Opinion of the Removal
Scheme and the Strike.

And so Sedalia has lest the capitol, at
least for the present. And if the appro-
prIation Of Fifty thousand dollars for re-
pairs carries, il will settle the matter for
come time to come, but come ii will some
time. Sedalia is the natural place for i;
and there seems to be no other place in the
state that can present the same or similar
reasons for it. But Jefferson City has
friends, and the old settlers of the state are
attached to the name and remember il is
the scene of many q we'll fought political
battle aud victory, and they will not give
il up without q struggle. The best way, in
our opinion, is 70 continue to sgitats the
question purely on its merits, abuse and
ridicule will help nothisg in this case; il
will rather tend to divide public sentiment
ard create q party spirit and syspathy for
Jefferson City. A fair, hosest statement of
the facts at no one can deny, is the best
No doubt there are members of the lesisla
ture at such times who always
expect to;be bought. They have their price,
and the p,r.i,s Who can pay it are quite
sure to get them. This psrt Of the state is
solid for Sedalie. and oar papers have
spoken handsomely.
And so the great Strike" has ended and
terminated as We might have expected.
The boys had good case snd were bound
to win. The men who man over one hun
dred Thousand miles Of railroad in this
country must be treated fairly. They have
the greatest responsibilities upon them
The lives Of millions are placed 10 their
care for safe-kseping. They have TO be on
the lookout every moment; are exposed 10
all wea.hers and are on duty all hours OF
the day and night, and their positions are
always perilous. And for the most part
they are men of thought and brains and
close attention to business, ambitious oil
promotion, and il will not do to Gu: them
down to the shoddy, and COW.
hide and Johnny cake point. They
mean to live and support their
families in responsibility, and have lit
tie left when "they take their time" The
officisls of these roads demand the largest
salaries and ride in splendor in palace
cars through the land. and absorb not 6
little of the had earnings o. the road. Why
should the men who do most OF the work
and share the greatest responsibility and
peril be treated niggardly? That day i:
past, it is neither wise or prudent to at
tempt il. But it is proper to add that many
of the superintendent OF these roads sHt
others high in authority would be glad t.
do the fsir thing il they were not restrain
ed by the powers behind the throne. Thes,
strikes sre dangerous things, and should
never occur unless the strikers can appea
to the community for the justice OF thei
cause, but il must also be remembered
that 10 give real occasion for a stiike i
even more dangerous.
Let us hope that capitalists and laborer
will soon discover that 1t will be the bes
for both to be on the most friendly terms
The day has come when there must b
mutual understanding and good will.
j. NV. w.
Cameron, Mo-, March e1st, 1885.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-03-31
TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas, w. 81. Wilbur, by his GER
tain deed of trust dated the 2lst day of
May, 1884, and recorded in the recorders
Office of PITTS county, at deed book No.
80. page S97, conveyed TO II. I. McArtor,
all his right, title, inierss, and estate, in
and TO the following described real estate,
situated in, the county of Petiis, state of
Missouri, viz:
quarter of the northeast quarter of section
thirty-three (Ss, in tosnship forly-seven
al and range twenty-thrte (23), con-
tanning ten acres.
Which said conveyance was made In
trust TO secure the payment of a certain
prommissory note in said deed described,
and whereas, said note has become due, and
is now unpaid, and whereas. 1t is provided
in said deed of trust, that in the event Of
the refusal of the said McArtor TO execute
said trust after default in the payment OF
TIE hote secured thereby, then, in that
event, the acting sheriff of said Pettis
county, should proceed therein with the
same authority conferred thereby, other
wise upon said McArtor.
Now, therefore. In accordance with the
provisions of said deed of trust, and at the
request of the legal holder of said note. /,
L. S. Murray, sheriff of Pe;tis county
Missouri, shall proceed to sell the abov g
described real estate, at the court hOus G
door, in the city of Sedalis, in the county
of Pettis, stale aforesaid, to the highest
bidder for cash, at public auction, on
SATURDAY, 25th DAY OF APRIL, 1885,
b. tween the hours OF niue in the forenoon
and FIVE In the afternoon off that day, to
satisfy said note, together with the cost and
expense of executing this trust.
3-3lw4t L. s. MURRAY, Sheriff.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-03-31

the concessions made by Capt. r. S. Hayes,
first viCe-prs sident of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad company, guaranteeing hereafter
to give thirty days notice of every reduc-
ton In wages, / predict, will do more TO
satisfy the laborers and prevent a recur-
renee of strikes than any additional agree
msnI shat could have been made
The action OF the wage-workers in this
last strike fully demonstrates that socialism
or communism, as known In Europe, will
never take solid hold nor succeed in
America. While a feeling OF that was
showing itself occasionally, the Overpower-
ing influence of conservation was deter
mined To preserve law and order and il Is
my mll belief that hereafter should another
great strike occur, any outcropping OF So
cialism or communism would at once end
the strike, as the feeling of the wsge-worker
is entirely on the eide of law and order,
many of them being themselves capitalists
on small scale, who by hard work and
frugal living have secured comfortable
homes for their families. This class fully
appreciate the great fact that the education
of the masses is the most secure method of
prot' citing them from encroachDents OF
capital. Al the same time | find that rep
T. 5 Natives of capital are also fully awake
to the fact that il the employees are reason
ably educated so they may more readily
understand the full import of any question
brought before them, much easier adjust
men, of difficulties could be made. Edu-
cation of the lab9ring classes, conservative
action by the lsborers, and jus ice granted
by capital will, to great extent, prevent
recurrence of labor troubles.
In attempting to csrry on! your instruc-
tiOns to eff CT just and peaceable adjust
men. of the difficulties, if possible, 1 am
only too happy TO say that the prudent,
temperate and conservative CO operation of
Adjutant-G ensrsl JamisOn was OF invslu-
able assistance, and contributed greatly 10
the successful termination OF the unpleasant
affair.
Iwould be remiss in my obligations did
/ not also acknowledge the very valuable
services of A,,orney-G neral Boone, whose
legal knowledge, as cheerfully rendered as
il was freely invoked. assisted materially in
the Interpretation of legal questions. And
likewise OF Railroad Commissioners Hard
ing, Pratt and Downing, whose practical
experience in railroad affairs, generously
given, was of Unreasonable advantage.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient Seryan',
OSCAR KoCHTITZKY,
Com missioner of labor statistics and in
spection.