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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-08-14
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1885

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BILLIARD TABi2

will also be found there for those who are
fond of indulging in the game Of billiards.
Give me a call as you pass by.
Oct.-17, -'s5, I'm.
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ROSE BUD SALOON.

UClU US ID l., Proprietor,
ABBEVILLE, LA,
The proprietor of this establishment
takes pleasure in informing his friends,
ard the public generally that he can al
ways Ie found at his old stand, ready to
serve them with the best LIQUORS and
to be had in town. A fine
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W. W. EDWARDS,
wYER

AbbeviM, La.
Will attend to all business in the line or
his profession in Vermilion or tho adjoin-
ing parishes.
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H GEM SALOON,
A. MOULOR, Proprietor,
ABBEVILLE. LA.
This favorite resort of pleasure and
amusement will DO found n of the most
agreeable places in the town to while
sway Q few hours in recreation. Good
LIQUORS.,
WINES,
AVID CIGARS
always on hand, and also . Pool and Bill
lard tables. Kind and polite attention
given to every one. O~ct.'3,-o5-ly.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24

that blissful period known as the
honeymoon II Is probable that the re-
suit could not be better expressed than
In the words Of the Yankee boy who
didn't care whether school kept or
not. There Is nothing so bewilder.
ingly ecstatic as the realization of love
fond dream-all good men and good
women will admit that proposition, we
think. And at this moment we recall
the words of Dorcas Pennyroyal, who,
in her declining years, spoke of her
honeymoon in this nevcr.to be-forgot-
ten wise: "I had never been so com.
Portable in all my life; thought was
in circus all the time"
~
Miss Mary A. Campbell, the sister of
BARLEY Campbell, who is now In the
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum, states
that her brother is forty three years old
aud that II is her opinion that for the
past two years he has been of unsound
mind. Among some of his hallucina-
tons she cites the fact that he believes
that his two sons are seeking his life,
and that other enemies are pursuing
him. He imagines that these enemies
are In the room and are trying to take
his life. AT such times he falls upon
his knees and In heartrending tones i'm
plores his imaginary tormentors to
spare him. Then becoming calmer he
carries on conversation with King
Humbert of Italy, the composer Wag.
ner, and President Grevy. He thinks
that he talks to Queen Victoria and
believes that he receives specific an
sweres from her to all his questions.
His mind reverts to ancient history,
and he at times declares that Oliver
Cromwell lives in his stomach. His
condition Is most deplorablc. He Is
emaciated and mental wreck. DR.,
Nichols says that his life would be en-
dangered If he were brought into court
and 1t is probable that he will never
leave Bloomingdale Asylum alive.
~
Says the London World. The Aneri
can papers assert that Mr.. Tilden's
death was caused by his imprudence ir
insisting on devouring peach which
weighed nine ounces. The notoriou;
Duke Of Queensberry was killed at thu
age Of Sc exactly in the same way. II,
ate several peaches and nectarines, t
the rage of his two physicians. who
were paid on the plan adopted by thc
Emperors of China-so much per weel
for keeping him alive. The exemplary
old nobleman preserved his faculties tC
the last minute of his existence, ant
died with perfect self possession, will
his bed covered with unopened notel
| eighty from women of all sorts ant
conditions, which he had ordered to b
laid on the counterpane as they wer,
| brought in.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
A GREAT DISCOVERY.
How Man ofscicnce Found the Means
OF Avoiding Disaster and
Prolonging Life.
tSciond .fc Ercldnge.)


(Scioad.fc Erchdnge)
Most of the greatest discoveries the
world has ever known have been made
during the present century"
Such was a recent remark of the
President of the National Science As.
sociation, and no one can doubt its
truth. The application of steam and
electricity have all been brought about
within comparatively few years,
while the realm of mechanics has taken
immense strides. But the greatest and
best discoveries are those which lessen
pain and add joy to the human race.
And these discoveries are in quiet
way doing more for the good of the
world, than any and all material dis.
coveries combined
A gentleman, high in scientific ac-
quirements, and who has devoted him.
self to the benefit of the human race,
was forced to the conclusion that GER
tain elements in the body which were
most lacking could be supplied. Act
ing upon this belief, he carefully ex-
perimented and produced compound
which by absorbing and retaining the
elements taken into the system adds
more albumen to the body and hence
supplies more life than anything ever
before discovered. This compound is
called Volina Cordial. II Is not cure
all; 1t is life-imparting remedy. 1t
takes men who are overburdened with
care and work; who do not sleep we'll;
whose appetites are tickle; who are
| respondent; who have sinking at the
| pit of the stomach; whose heads feel
heavy, and renews their life and health.
| Ii takes women who are worn out with
the care Of home; who have been en-
feebled by the troubles Of their sex
who have sense Of bearing down and
WEAKNESS and restores the color to
their cheek, the sparkle to the eyes
and energy TO the body. 1t Is boon
TO the aged and help to the feeble
children. These are assertions proven
by science and tested by experience
and as such commend themselves tc
the closest and most immediate atten
ton to all.
When energy and hope are gone
most enjoyment in life has departed
1t is then that men and women need {
friend in the shape of n sure and elli
cient health.restorer. The writer ha;
passed through this experience and
knows whereof he afllrms and hence
most earnestly advises all readers t,
act upon the truths above stated with
out delay.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
COURT RECORD.

PROBATE CoURT-Judge James.-Estate
OF Thomas Jenkins, deceased; will filed
for probate. Estate OF Florence s. Lanahan;
John j. White appointed administrator;
bonds, $500. Estate Of Sarah Il. O'Donnell;
will admitted to probate and letters granted
to Mary 9. Cook; bond, 81 900. Estate OF
Mary +. Lawson, deceased will admitted
to probate, and letters issued to Ann Law
son; bond, $500. Estate of John Q. Nc
Pelden; will admitted to probate, and let
ters granted to NJ. w. Beveridge and Il. A.
Shea; bond, $4,000. Estate OF Christian
Engle; petition for probate Of will filed,
Estate OF j. g. Hardness, deceased; will
admitted, and letters Issued to the widow
OF deceased; bond, $4,000.
POLICE CoURT - Judge Smell. - John
Simms and Elonora Coleman, afTray; 81 or
ID days each. Frank Whitney, assault;
500 or co days. Blanche B. Robinson,
larceny; 30 days. George Young, ASSAULT
judgment guilty and continued for sen
tence. Sally Wellington, do; S. or l5
days. Charles Hall, nfrray; collateral for
feittd. Annie Schazie, ASSAULT; 81 or Z
days. John Morris, assault; $40 or 30
days. James 7. Branson, do; dismissed.
Mr. Henry Rate, Columbia, Pa, con-
sders st. Jacobs Oil the best pain killer.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
WASHINGTON CRITIC
THE ARABS sOxG.

When the morn from yonder mountai
height,
Descends in rays Of amber light,
strike the chords with passion strong
And chant aloud my noblcst song.
Whose praise sing canst thou dlvinef
Or must name IL, dearest, ihine2
As flows the river to the sea
60 ever flows my love to thee.
But when bszars and streets are gay
In all the glare OF busy day,
And mingliDg voices, loud and long
Incessant from the molly throng
Disturb my thoughts, cannot sing;
Yet, silent as a broken string.
As flows the river to the sea
So ever flows my love to thee.
At evening when the call TO prayer
Has trembled down the limped air,
And slowly through the deepening skies
One after one the ttars arise,
Then sing ], In my gentlcst tone,
The song made for thee alone;
AS flows the river to the sea
So ever flows my love to thee.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
PROPOSALS.
fhUFUSHlS.
PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. IL. 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this oft until IL o'clock m, OCTOBER IS,
1885, for furnishing Stationery for the House
of Representatives during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1887.
Blank forms of proposals, blank bonds aud
necessary information will be furnished on
application to the stationery clerk.
The clcik reserves the right to waive de-.
fects and reject any or all bids or parts of
bids.
Proposals should be addressed TO the clerk
Of the House of Representatives and indorsed
Proposals for Stationery
JOHN b. CLARK. JR..
Clerk U. s. House of Representatives
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The Columbian University.

Coming down Fifteenth street from the Louise
Home, at the corner of Fifteenth and IL
streets, the visitor sees the Columbian Uni
versity, which occupies the site of the old
Griswald mansion This university was in
corpOrated as Columbian College in 1921,
and il under the special supervision of the
Baptist Church. II is an institution famous
for the discipline and thoroughness of It's
instruction.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
IbhED.

WARD. On September 90, 1895, at 1908 A..
m,, Charles h beloved son of James and
Catherine Ward, aged 81 years and months.
Funeral will take place from his parents
residence. No, l2l2 Ninth street northwest,
on Saturday, the 25th instant, Mt o O'CLOCK, u,
m, and thence to the immaculate Conception
Church. Friends and relatives are respect.
fully invited to attend.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
COrcornn Art Gallery.

The Corcoran Art Gallery Is at the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and Seventeenth
street, opposite the War, Navy and state
days and Saturdays free; on other days lex.
cept SundayS small admission fec Is
charged. This gallery, although not to be
leries, is nevertheless a very creditable in
stitution for so new a country as the United
States. II contains among other original
objects Powers great statue OF the Greek
Log
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Petroleum..

Petroleum.
b. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building,
furnish the following Oil quotations.
highest, is; lowest, 64i; S:l5 p. m, 64}.
New York stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner
Eighth and L streets:
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
Tie Louise Home.

The Louise Home is beautiful building Mt
the corner of Massachusetts avenue and
Fifteenth street near Scott Circle. IL has
extensive grounds, beautifully embellished,
and is unique establishment. 1t Is a
memorial to the wife and daughter of Mr.
W, W. Corcoran, and Is intended as home
for ladies of education, birth and refine
nent, who have been reduced to poverty
from afllupnce,
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
Dayy Burns, COttnge.

One of the curiosities OF Washington Is old
Davy Burns Cottage, on Seventeenth street,
near the river. II may be reached by tho
drive south of the Presidents House or by
the METROPOLITAN or Avenue line of cars
Next door to II Is General Van Ness once
stately mansion, where he brought his
bride, Marcia Burns, one of the original
heiresSps of MnshingtOn.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The weather Bureau.

The Signal Service, or Weather Bureau, is
about one hundred yards west of the state,
Wal and Navy Departments, on q street. It
Is one of the most interesting places In
Washington to visit The observers In
charge when at leisure, always take
pleasure In showing visitors how they
''nanufaCture weather.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
MASONIC TemnIc.

Westward from the Patent ONCE across Ninth
street at It's Intersection with T.
street Is the handsome Masonic
Temple, erected In 1893, This build-
ing Is one ut the most complete in It's ar.
rangemeRts of any building consecratol to
Masonic uses in the country.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The Botanical Gardens.

Passing eastward from the Museum, over
the railroad bridge that spans Sixth street,
and through the pretty park lying between
Maine and Missouri avenues the visitor
comes to the entrance on Third street, just
south of Pennsylvania avenue, of the Bo-
tanical Gardens. These interesting grounds
are open daily from in the morning to
6 In the evening. They were established
80 years ago. The conservatories are filled
with the choicest and rarest foreign plants
Around the gardens are extensive collec.
tions of trees and shrubs. In the centre of
the lawn facing the centre conservatory Is
the famous Bartholdi Fountain that at.
tracted so much attention at the Philadel-
plia tpuninl
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The postofsce Department.

The General POstoflice Department Is on the
square bounded by T., f, seventh and
Eighth streets. II Is n handsome building,
bolder brother, the Patent ONCE, some.
what obscures its great size and tends TO
lessen its beauty. Its different bureaus
possess great interest to the visitor, but the
be observed. The collection OF curiosities
taken from the mails in transit, as spoci.
mems Of the uses To which the Nations pos
tai oOnyeyanccs are put, Is both varied and
dian tom0hawk toa stuffed kangaroo, is TO
be seen In this collection, and it Is still
growing.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
.AIdcrney Dairy wagons

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ID. "Ward"
prints, 35c. per ID. Also cottage cheese !;
buttermilk and sweet milk, SC. per at.
Cream, 15c. per pit.
High and dry-The nrouaut with an empty
flask
ALDRRNEY Dairy building, on Third
street, for rent. See Ad
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The white House,

From the west balcony oil the Capitol, looking
down Pennsylvania avenue, the White
House is seen rearing its snowy-hued walls
above the dense mass of foliage that en-
up amid its enfoldng green blades. We're
II not for the partly Intervening Treasury
building the view of the White House from
the Capitol would be full and complete. The
White House is the center of uptown" as
the Capitol is the center of Down town"
1t is beautifully located, the view from the
south windows covering the whole southern
front ofthe city, as the view from the north
up sixteenth street west exhibits the best
part of the Northwest section to the gaze.
The White House Is copy of the palace of
the Duke of Leinster at Dublin, with the
addition of large porch on the north front,
which was added during Andrew Jackson's
administration. The reservation In which
II stands embraces nearly 81 acres. The
main entrance Is on the north, reached by
the Pennsylvania avenue cars. IL Is two
stories high on the north, Is built of white
free.stone 40 feet long by SO wide. II con
Red, Blue and East rooms, the State Dining
Room and the great conscrvatories. The
blue Room Is the Presidents s official recep
tion room and the edrawing-room of the ladies'
of his family. The East Room, originally
designed for a banquet hall and so used as
late as 1897, and In the latter part of tho
century used Us drying-room for clothes
by Mrs. President Adams, is the largest aud
most noted room in the building. 1t Is -
feet high, 50 feet long and 40 wide. 1t Is
open to visitors every day except Sundays.
Upstairs are the Cabinet room, the private
offices. the Presidents Office, the library
and the family apartments. All these
rooms except the latter are open to visitors,
by special PERMISSION at suitable hours.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The NnynI observatory.

To the West Of the Washington Monument
on the highest elevation that borders the
north bank of the river, between ST. Eliza
beth's Heights and Georgetown College,
stands the Naval Observatory. The hill on
which II stands Is famous for having been
the camping ground of Washington, Brad
dock and the lattcr's army, when on their
march to the fatal field, where the English
General fell a victim TO his selfconceit and
vanity. Tradition also points out this hill
rs the decisive battle ground between the
District Indians and the mysterious Susque-
hannas. This observatory contains the
largest rcfractlng telescope In the worl l.,
next TO the new equatorial Just built for tho
Lick Observatory. BY its aid that most In
teresting, II not greatest, astronomical dis
coyery of the country was made the moons
of Mars. The entrance to the observatory
Is at and Twenty third streets northwest.
The Herdic cabs go to Twcnty-sccond and
q streets,
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The National Museum.

The National Museum Is In the Smithsonian
grounds, few yards east OF the Smithso-
nian building. 1t contains thousands of the
most interesting curiosities. samples of the
life, customs and history of all nations. It,
as well rs the Smithsonian, Is open daily to
the public from a. IN. to 4 y. m.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The Peace Monument.

Just halt way across the Avenue from the
northeast angle of the Botanical Garden.
And at the west foot of the Capitol Grounds
Is the Peace Monument. This was de-
signed by Admiral Porter in honor of the
dead soldiers and sailors of the late war.
II Is of marble and cost, with pedestral and
platform Sal coo. 1t Is proposed to remove
this monument to one of the squares on the
northwest section.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The smithsonian.

Across Twelfth street. Immediately east from
the Agricultural Department, are the
Smithsonian Institution and the Smithso.
nian Grounds The former Is specimen Of
the most graceful architecture In the city,
and the latter form the most beautiful
%ronnaI of ihansa,v vas Imu arc worib y visit 30
Washington to see. They contain the
memorial urn to the artist who designed
the park, Andrew j. Downing, and tho
bronze statue of Professor Henry, the first
secretary of the institution. The latter Is
at the northwest corner of the buildings the
Downing Urn is In the centre of the grounds,
two hundred yards north of the east wing.
The Smithsonian Is filed with the most
varied and interesting objects connected
with science. II is reached by the Seventh
Street, the Ninth Street and the Belt Line
NJ fGfp
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
Tbe Interior Department.

or, as II Is popularity termed, the Patent OF
fee, occur les the two squares between Soy
euth and ninth and L and q streets. II i
built In the Dolic style, and Is an admirable
Greek styles. II contrasts finely with the
General rostoflice, which Is Corluthiln, the
most ornate of the pure creek modes Of
architecture. The curiOsities of the fUtont
OflCe are tho model rooms, whore many
Thousands of Ideas have been materialile1
and exhibit themselves to the gaze In every
stage Of invention, This building, like most
of the Government Offices, Is open to the
visitor from a, IN 10 , p, m. The libraries
of the Interior Department are Well worthy
of visit. The great Inauguration ball at
llncoln's second term took place In the
Patent Oflirc,
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
Thc NYnshinrfnn Monument.

south of the white House stands
the Washington Monument, tho loftlest
structure erected by man, and the most i'm
posing obelisk ever constructed IL Is 555
feet above its base, which Is ~ feet above
tido-watcr. Its corner stone was laid July
4, 1878, and the cap-stone, forming the apex,
was placed In position December 0, 1881. In
II are 1Si blocks Of inserted stones or cop
per, gifts from various countries and so
cieties. The total cost will be over Si3j0-
600. IL is situated in what will ultimately
ln a henuflfnl nnrlk
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LnfnYcttc square.

Due north from the White House Is Lafayette
Square the first public reservation In Wash
ineton that was improved. IL contains the
equestrian statue Of Andrew jackson, by
CLARK Mills. Many of its trees are old forest
onarchs hundreds of years old. IL Is In
part specimen of the old formal landscape
gardening so fashionable In England two
hundred years ago, style that was I'M
ported into this country. Lafayette Square
was, one hundred years ago, part # grave
yard that enclosed the square north, on
which St. Johns Church H. built, and the
square east on which are situated tho At
torney. Generals Office formerly the Freed
mans Bank, the Surgeon Generals Office
and Riggs Bank (both in the building for
merly used as the United States Bank,
Commodore Dccatur's house, corner Fiji
teenth ard a.half and II streets, and the
old club House, near which Philip Barton
Key was killed by Daniel Il. Sickles, Mem
ber of Congress from New York. The last
bodies from this graveyard We're not re-
moved until 1919.
The Washington critic., 1886-09-24
The Printing and Engraving Bureau

The great money mill OF tho Government II
located at the corner of Fourteenth and B
street southwest, southeast from the Monu-
ment and southwest from the Agriculture
Bureau. IL Is reached by the Belt Line
Cars, and is opened to visitors every day.