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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-17

Church.
ST Mary,s Catholic Church was
crowded yesterday afternoon. when
ninety-two persons were confirmed
By Archbishop Gibbons. The Arch
bishop also presided at solemn high
mass 10 the morning at 10 30 o'clock.
and preached sermon from the Cos
pei Or st. John. 18th chapter, bis text
being Be IS freedmen. and not max
ing liberty IS cloak for malice, but
as the servants Of God During the
celebration Of high mass the Arch
bishop occupied seat 0n the throne
temporarily erected for the occasion.
Beside him, on either side, were at
tendants. High mass was celebrated
by Father McInerney, celebrant. Faith
er Stuhl, deacon; Father Cunningham.
sub-deacon The music for the mass
was composed by the organist. Mr..
Charles Zimmerman, or this city
Alter the services the Archbishop
was congratulated on his new dignity
Of cardinal by the Redemptorist no
vices 10 the convent refectory 10 eight
different languages Latin, Greek.
English. German, French, Dutch,
Polish and Irish. Among those pres
ent, aud who dined with the Arch
bishop, were Capt. Ramsay, superin-
tendent Of the Naval Academy; Pay
master Rand aid Lieut.. Barry of
the navy; James Rerell, DE-. HI. r.
Walton and others of Annapolis.
The Archbishop administered coDfr-
nation In the afternoon to 10 adults,
of whom s were converts: AS girls,
IL Of whom are colored; S6 boys, Is
colored. J total 90 persons. Al the
West River Church Of "Our Lady of
Dolors,D q branch Of st. Mary's
Church, the Archbishop will to-day
confirm about twenty persons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-17

Ladies Dress-G Goods from 8 to
25c. per yard.
Plain and Brocade Velveteens
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Calicoes, Cots
ton and Flannels, at reduced
prices.
Gents, Ladies and ChiIren
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scarfs and
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colored Jerseys,
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boys
Knit Jackets and White Shirts
very cheap.
Calico shirts for SOC worth 75c.
Boys white shirts for IL cents
worth 60c.
Splendid line Of ladies' Coats
and listers will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods in stock at
prices to suit Tie times.
]. FRANK KRAMER
nov4-tf Francis Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-17

AND PRoPRIEToRs oF lie Old RELIABLE
ACITY DRUG SToRE,}
OPPOSITE THE CITY HOTEL, ANNAPOLIS, ND.


spared neither labor putting this weknowu establishment first
working
WORKING any htcass
Pharmacy in
Paving thorough knowledgs OF
undertaking
We take special pride in furnishing
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-17

On Sundays the admission to the Fan
ordm1 Of Second Battle of Bull Run,
Corner. 18th street and Ohio Avenue, in
Washington, ID. q. will be reduced to
twenty five cents; children under IL
years Of aye fifteen cents. Open ON thai
day from one to eleven o'clock r. M, =
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Saturday, May Is, 1856

In the Picqyune's Geographic &C.
count of the proceedings of the legis-
]aturc at Baton Rouge the following
reference is made to a gentleman
whose name our people will ever
revere -
The House was less fortunate
than the Senate. Three members
have died since 1884. namely:
George M. Eldredge of Vermilion;
John J. Fitzpatrick, Fourth Ward
of Orleans, and Benajah Gibson. OF
Ascension. An election in Vermilion
has been ordered, but Mr.. Eldredge's
successor has not yet been chosen.
The desk Of the deceased was
draped in mourning at the opening
of the House. Some mindful friend
had decorated it with a handsome
bouquet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the mn
dersigned until Saturday, May 10th
for furnishing the following for tue
public schools Of Vermilion Parish,
to wit:
Two privies at school house in Isl
ward, l sill and blocks aad Windows
for same.
2 privies for school house near
John Corners.
/ bore we'll and pump for school
house near JOS. Clark's.
Forty school desks and seats (dour
ble) and twelve blackboards to =
delivered in or near Abbeville.
For further particulars enquiries
Supt. J. N. Williams. The right 70
reject any and all bids IS reserved.
Separate bids for each JOB reqolf-
ed.
J. N. WILLIAMS.
w. w. EDWARDS.
May LIST '86.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
The Governors Message.

The Picayune is not in love with
the Executive message as the sub,
Joined remarks will prove: =
It is noteworthy mainly for what
it ncglccts to say to the legislature.
Some of the suggestions are good,
but there are SO many others tina:
could be called to tho attention of
the law makers that what is said
amounts to little. If a good message
could have been written for the
Governor by one of the people not
interested in his Ring Government
of Louisiana, some plain truths
might have been said that We do
not, and could not expect from the
heart of a political machine such as
the present Executive. The general
prayer Of the people is that they
may be sheared as little as possible
by the gang called the Legislature
Of the State, and that the records
Of the members may be improved
very largely over the last term.
But the Picayune will keep q
sharp eye on the proceedings, and
has a blacklist for record on all
important measures called up.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Written for the Meridional.
A Love F0hed Carl.

7 stood upon tn. chucch-yasd ground,
There the county Bales ware passing
round
Their smiles Of g~lsdness, o how sweet,
Were returned by those whom they longed
TO meet.
Rs pairs they sat beneath a monarch tree,
III had their mate excepting me ;
Who was sent thilher by my W behest,
Gazed upsn The fair but tickle guest.
Wbile reposing near the stately pairs,
Deserving their variety mode Of airs
Half bewiidered with ] know what,
| heard this which disturbed my repoas a
jot.
''Fair Maid, said the Carl show have you
been
Since here last to confess our sin
Your health seems fac q superfne.
Which is more than advantageous over
mine."
Thanks. said sbe," for your compliment,
Listened the Carl with eager intent.
But as 10 the other l care not to reply"
While a tint of detection fell from her eye.
Il look OF anguish passed DER his face,
Is he krenly Inspected the maiden's grace;
He trudged his shoulders; and with q deep
sigh,
Pulled at a meustache that was not nigh.
after a few moments thus bad fled.
H. reused himself and this was said
''Fdir maid, my remark was not intended
To mai thy feelings or make tnee offended
Allow ne to reconsider and beg pardon
then,
And for the assertion to make amend !;
For / would not for my honor sake,
Be gnilty of thee my enemy make.
Those Ruby lips his pardon breathed,
The Carl found himself reprieyed,
Then they ia ked on subjects wild and fair,
OF wind, and weather, Of birds and air
Finally the talk reacked "Cupid's" part,
As usual was be ready to shoot his dart
That was the important part with me,
But they retired where I could neither hea,
nor see.
7 hope that day was njoyed we'll,
! Since misfortune I'm told our hero beftT.
Hs lived for the present In the maiden's eve
And little thought iu the san soon should
die.
Young man may You regain your summit
From thence, I'd advise the alone to plumb
it.
Twill natter- not in the next worlds revivd
Whether you succeed OR your rival.
CUB.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Wearing Masks for the Complexion.

A thousand women sleep mask
ed every night in this city. That
is an estimate. but 1t is based on
facts that makes it entirely trust
worthy In one street given over
to retail trade in women's decora-
ton, from the harmless necessary
calico to the vain s%uperfuons satin
from essential covering Of feet with
shoes to OVERLAPPING Of faces with
cosmetics. there hangs a sign board
which tells that makes are cold up
stairs. On entering l foud that a
traffic was actually going on. The
article of humbug was a pliable
mask, seemingly Of cloth impreg:
mated with an oily unguent, and
meant to be worn to the face du
ring bed times, with the expectation
that it would improve the complex
ion. The false visage was in a
great variety Of features and sizes
so that any woman could get g
snug fit, the idea being that the
skin of the entire face should CONF
in close contract with the supposed
medicament.
The probability is that such
sweating of skin really prods
ces softness and smoothness, though
exposure might easily chap TIL
tender surface, and thereby spot
the gain. l learned to a certaint.
that about 1000 masks had beer
sold within a week, and it ls fai
to believe with so many di
tributed. at least 1000 women ar
nightly using them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Town Council.
Abbeyil!e. Nav 10. 1885

&i'SS NS" wv
The Council met this date pursu.
ant to adjournment. There were
present: Jos J. Abadie, mayor, and
Messrs. Wise, Mills, Young and
Beauxis, aldermen.
On motion, it was resolved that
the reading of the minutes be dis
pensed with.
On motion Of Mr.. Wise the salary
of Constable. Collector, was ordered
paid monthly and all laws or parts
of laws, in conflict with this, is here
By repealed.
The bill Of S. Wise for $61.38 be-
ing one.half of amount for lumber,
for building of house for bridge
keeper, being presented. oa motion
Of Mr.. Young same was laid over
till proper authority could be shown
for contracting said bill.
On motion of Mr.. Wise, the reso.
lutien Of the parish, while in Joint
meeting with Council. regarding
the employing of a bridge keeper
and all pertaining to the bridge, and
the committee appointed for that
purpose, was ordered to be had and
spread on the minutes.
On motion the Council adjourned
subject to call.
JOS. J. ABAD1E. Mayor.
Err WrcE Sort Prn Tom
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
TOWN
Abbeville, April %, 1886.

Abbeville, April 90, 1886.
The Council met this day pursu-
ant to adjournment. There were
present, Jos. J. Abadie, mayor, and
Messrs. Wise, Mills, Young and
Beanxis, aldermen.
The reading Of the minutes of the
previous meeting was dispensed
with.
On motion of Mr.. Wise resolved
that the corporation attorney shall
be the legal adviser of the Town
Council and Of the officers of the
corporation, shall prosecute all suits
brought by the Corporation and de.
fend all suits brought against the
same, and shall collect all such Ii.
censes and taxes as cannot be col.
lected except by suit.
On motion Of Mr.. Wise, resolved
that the Finance Committee be Civ.
en- until the 10Th Of May in which to
report upon the delinquent tax-pay
erS.
On motion of Mr.. Beauxis, re.
solved that Geo. f. Lyons, Consta.
bic Collector be given until the 10th
of May in which to make a 6nal set
Element and report.
On motion of Mr.. Beauxis, resolv
ed that the Constable Collector shall
On the first day Of every calendar
month pay into the Corporation
treasury all the money he may have
collected during the preceding
month, and he shall, at the end o.
every quarter, that ia by the frs
days Of January, April, July anG
October of each year make a fna.
report for said quarter.
Resolved further, that all laws ir
conflict herewith DO and are hereby
repealed.
Jos. j. ABAD1E, Mayor.
| ". B. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Beer Becoming a Swell Drink.

The most profitable beverage sold
ia our swell saloons must be lager
beer. The demand for lager is 50
universal that the very best houses
are compelled to keep it and a,
these it is put up in special little
bottles each holding a tumblerful, ~
perhap s a little more than half Of
what is got from ordinary TWO
tunbler bottles. These latter bot
ties can be bought by the box for
six cents apiece. For the n tnmb
Ter bottle, which to the trade cannot
possibly cost more than four cents,
each, aud probably bat three cents,
the charge owe the bar is ten or
fifteen cents, according to the house.
that is at bars were fifteen cents is
charged FOR whisky beer is ten
cents. and at the twenty-ccnt bars
beer is fifteen cents. There vas a
time when the more tony saloons
objected to carrying beer in stock
because it was a vulgar drink. AT
these high tariff rates l fancy the
old objection to it has ceased to
exist.
Speaking Of lager beer an exceilen,
imitation of the heavy Culmbacher
beer is made by mixing native stout
and lager. As Culmbacher is an
imported beer that sells for ten
cents a tumbler, the profit involved
by this manufacture OF it on the
spot will be obvious. Some Of our
own brewers are now making beers
that for body and favor yield little
to the imported, and, they sell ii
for an ordinary price. 1t is not q
question Of making beer, but Of
getting the public to take it. Ameri
cans like a thin light beer. Nearly
all the imported beers are drunk by
Germans. The black beer, which
is better than either the ordinary
or the book, sells slowest of all. In
some saloons they will not tap it
saying that their customers won
have it at any price.-Bostcu
Globe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Police Jury.

The Police Jury at a regular meet
ing held this 10th day of May A. D.,
1856, appointed the following clerks
of election. to serve at the election
to be held on Saturday, May 22ud
1885:
Ward lat P. U. LebIauc's-
clerk Eraste Leblanc.
Ward 2--at Charles Frederick's
clerk R. S. Henry.
Ward 3-at Courthouse-clerk
Elijah Wise.
Ward AT Remy Broassards-
clerk J. 4. Broussard.
Ward Sat Lessln Abshire's-
clerk VIM. Shepherd.
Ward 6, poll - at Cleophas
Vincent's-clerk E. c. Kibbe.
Ward 6, poll 2-at Desire Vim
cents-clerk Desire Meaux.
Ward 6, poll Sat Agricol Be
noit's-clerk Jules Laurents.
Ward Z, poll lat drug store o.
John Nugier, Perry's Bridge-clerk
Jos. B. Mills.
Ward T.. poll 2-at Aurellie1
Theall's clerk Aurellien Theall.
Ward Z, poll 3-at Anotoine
Raggazoni's-clerk DR.. R. Sagrera
HOWARD HoFFPAUiR, President
L. C. LYONS, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15

Vermilion is 10 the throes of a
great struggle over the Sunday law
and many think it is a great hard
ship. In Rapides parish however in
addition to a Sunday law they have
some more bobtail, one.horse
local legislation in the shape of
and iron-clad, full-riveted prohibited
law, the first two sections Of which
we reproduce:
Section l. Whoever shall sell, either
by wholesale OIL retail, either direct
" or indirectly any spirituous or
Intoxicating liquor in the parish of
Rapides, shall, On conviction, be
fined not less than o%nd-hundred. nor
more than five hundred dollars, and
in default Of payment thereof shall
be imprisoned in the parish Jail not
less than one nor more than six
months.
Section 2. The first section Of
this ordinance shall not apply to
any licensed druggist who shall sell
spirituous or Intoxicating liquor
upon the prescription Of a regular
licensed physician or surgeon, provi-
ded that such prescription shall
specify the name Of the person for
whom it is given, the date upon
which it is given. the definite quaint.
ty signature of the physician
prescribing, the following words:
This is prescribed for the above
named person as a necessary
Eedicipe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Meeting Of the Parish Democratic
Executive Committee.
Ahbeville, Nav 10, 1886.

The Parish Democratic tx. Com.
Of Vermiliou Parish met this day, at
the Courthouse, pursuant to a call.
A. the members being present. Jno.
Abslire, jr., BY proxy to iastie
Broussard.
The Chair having stated the object
Of the meeting to be to take some
action towards the nomination OF
recommendation of a Democratic
candidate for Representative in the
State Legislature, to be voted far on
Saturday the 22d inst, vice George
n E!dredge, Esqr., deceased.
DR.. W. D. White offered the fol.
lowing resolution
Resolved that q pari-h nominating
convention of the Democratic party
be called to meet at Abbeville, on
Saturday the 18th inst, at ~
o'clock NJ, to be composed Of dele
gates to be chosen by ward meetings
to be held in the several wards Of
the parish on Thursday the 18th
instant. Lost.
Mr.. N. l.. Morton offered the fol-
lowing resolutions
Resolved hat a mass meeting of
the Democratic party Of Verm1lion
parish be called to meet at the Court
House in the town of Abbeville. on
Saturday the 18th instant, for the
purpose of nominating a candidate
for the Legislature. Lost.
Mr.. Jos. :. Nunez offered the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolved that this committee, in
view Of the shortness Of lime inter.
veniag between this and the date Of
holding the election on the 22d
instant, proceed now, to select a
candidate for Representative, and
recommend such candidate to the
Democratic voters of the parish.
Carried.
Mr.. J. N. Williams proposed the
name Of r. P. O'Bryan, ESQ, and
Mr.. H. Fl. Bartels proposed the
name of VIM Cade, ESQ, to be voted
on by the Committee for the candi,
date recommended as provided for
by the resolution of Mr.. Nunez.
Mr.. Williams stated that he with.
drew the name of Mr.. O'Bryan, Mr..
Lastie Broussard made objection to
this.
Mr.. Cade stated that he was not
a candidate and asked that bis name
be withdrawn; but this was also oh.
jected to; whereupon he consented tc
allow his name to be voted on prt
tornn.
Various other parties were pro
posed as candidates but declined to
run.
On motion of Mr.. Edwards, re
solved that the Committee proceed
to vote by ballot for the candidate
Carried.
The Chair then appointed Messrs
j. I. Broussard and J. N. Williams
as tellers.
The votes being counted showed
r. P. O'Bryan received I votes
VIM. Cade 5
R. P. O'Bryan, was then declared
the choice of the Committee and a!
such recommended to the Democra
tic voters Of the parish.
| On motion Of Mr.. Edwards, TIL
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
An Ordinance.

An Ordinance to prohibit the sale
gift barter or exchange of spiritu'
GUS and intoxicating liquors and
merchandise. with certain excen.
tions} on Sundays within the lin.
its of the Parish of Vermilion IN
Gliding the Town of AbbeviIe.
and fixing a penalty for violation,
of this Ordinance, and providing
for the enforcement of the same.
Be it resolved and ordained "
the Police Jury Of the parish Of
Vermilion.
]. That the sale, barter, giving
or exchange Of any and all intozics.
ting liquors, and Of merchandise Oh !
Sundays. within the limits of the par.
ish of Vermilion is hereby totally
prohibited, and all cofee-houses,
grog-shops, groceries, stores and all
other places where merchandise O.
intoxicating liquors of any kind ara
sold, shall be closed on Sundays IN.
der the penalties hereinafter prov.
ded.
2. Be it further resolved and q.
dained that this ordinance shall have
full force and effect within the col.
porate limits of the town of Abb.
Vile as we'll as in all other parts Of
the parish.
8. Be it farther ordained that any
person who violates the provisions
of this ordinance Individually Of
otherwise shall be subject to a fns
of Fifty Dollars to be recovered By
suit in the name Of the Police Jury.
before any court of competent juris
dictiop.
4. Be it further resolved and or.
dained, that the provisions Of this
ordinance shall not apply to livery
and feed stables, nor shall the sane
apply to the sale Of drugs and medi.
cines, and materials necessary for
burial purposes, and further, markets
and bakeries are allowed to keep
open until Q o'clock on SUNDAY
mornings. when they will he allowed
to sell fresh meat, bread, fish aud
vegetables.
5. Resolved farther that it shall
he the duty of the District Attorney
to institute and prosecute suits foe
the recovery of all fines that may h
incurred Ivy parties violating the
provisions Of this ordinance and to
turn over to the parish Treasurer
the balance of all fines collected
hereunder, after deducti..g fifteen
dollars as a compensation for his SCI.
vices in each case.
6. Be it further resolved and or
dained, that all ordinances ca tho
same subject matter, heretofore pass
ed, he and the same are hereby re
pealed, and ali proceedings there
under are ordered to be discontinu.
ed.
I. BE it further ordained that THU
ordinance shall take effect from ard
after its irst publication in the Oh.
cial journal Of this parish.
Fl. HoFFPAUIR, President.
L. C.. LYONS, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15

Tie late King Ferdinand, of
Portugal, left a large il not the
largest collection OF books and
literary products Of every descrip.
ton, which both in Portugal and
other countries had fallen under the
g~u'ilotine Of either censor of police.
Ia his own country the censor had
to send him a copy Of every con.
demned work; abroad he had agents
who were specially instructed to
buy for him a copy Of every book
paper, etc. seized or pat under the
ban.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15

Editor of the MERlDIoNAL was res
pectfully requested to publish these
proceedings.
The committee then adj ourned
sine die.
W. A. WHITE, Chairman.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
RATES.:

Advertisements will be inserted at one dollar and
nfty cents u square zone inch OF spaceor lessl' Tor the
frst. and seventy,fve cents for each subsequent IN
~sertion, for any time under one month. For ionge-
periods as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15
Extract

From Proceedings of the Po|lca
Jury Of April II, 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-15

Communications of a personal nature will be
charged double the regular rates, and must be paid
for POSITIVELY in advance.
Al ver:isements not markell will be published until
erbid, iii responsibility and will be charged accord
nsly.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1886-08-07
A OF LOUISIANA.
10Th judicial District Court, Par
iSll of TerrebOnne.
Succession @Aleris LejeMne.

Pursuant to an order and decree of the
above Court and in obedience to a commits
sion to ME directed in the above entitled
succession | will offer for sale ut pub
lie auction pursuant to law to the last and
highest bidder at the Court House in the
town of Thibodaux, on Saturday the 4th
day of September. 1886, between the hours of
II o'clock A. NJ. and 4 o'clock p. HI. the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
l. subdivision lot No. | of the let No. d.
on the plan of the town of Chibodaux. in the
Parish of Lafourche said lot No. | measuring
t~ifty-tive feet more or less on the Northern
boundary Thirty-tive feet more or less on
Henry Clay street the Eastern boundary fit
ty-One feet more or less on the Southern
boundary dividing it from subdivision lot No.
4, twenty-Slx feet mere or less on the Wes-
tern boundary dividing it from lot MOB and
fifty nine feet more or less dividing it from
lot No. ,, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon.
2nd. Subdivision lot No. 4 of lot No. AZ on
the plan of the Town of ThibOdaux, in the
Parish of Lalourche and lot No. 4 measuring
lightweight feet more or less on its Western
boundary dividing it from lots No. 3 and )
thirty feet more or less on Short street. its
Southern boundary eighty-six feet more or
less on Henry Clay street it's Eastern bOun-
dairy and fifty one feet ,mOre or less on the
Northern boundary dividing it from lot No.
|, together with all the buildings and im-
prOvements thereon.
Terms and conditions of sale cash on the
spot in United States treasury notes.
July 3lst, 1856.
THEOPHILE THIBODAUX,
Sheriff.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1886-08-07

THE C~HrLDREN'S FROLIC.-And
now the third Saturday of August
approaches, when Firemen's Hall
will be given up to the little boys
and girls for a fro!ic. A frolic that
will be entirely their own, not to
be interfered with in any shape by
the big folks.
All the children in the town and
vicinity should attend and have a
regular romp.
If they are too little to go by
themselves, they can invite their
nurses to 60 with them-if they
have no nurses, they may invite
their mothers to attend-if they
have no mothers they Can take
their Dig sisters along-if they
have no big sisters they can call
upon their venerable! aunts-it they
have no aunts they can invite their
cousins-if they have no cousins