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The St. Johns herald., 1889-04-18
HarhS Thnf Cnrn EuiIa

Old-fashioned herbs, which were once the solace of many evils, require especial men, tiou to be rescued from oblivion. The house. leeh is advised for bee-stlng or canker; broth of fennel is recommended to persons who are growing too fleshy; the roasted parsnip for those who are too thin Eating caraway seed is said not only to aid weak digestion but to make the eyes bright and strengthen the sight. The spirit of elder blossoms is an old remedy, and there are many other simples the use of which is al most forgotten.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-04-18
Broke the Youth,s IIeart.

Editor-in-chief (kindly, to young man just added to the stafT)-You will understand, Mr JordlesOn, that on certain hackneyed themes we avoid wearying the patience of the public. You will not be expected, Mir. Jordleson, for instance, to write any wit ticisms on the banana-peel on the sidewalk, the mule, the stovepipe, the church oyster, the spring poet, clearinghouse butter, the Chicago girls foot, hair in the soup, the mother inlaw-Bring some water some body! He has iaintedl
The St. Johns herald., 1889-04-18
The Ynnn~est Moons.

The fact that the satellites of Mars were not discovered until 1877 is considered very remarkable by Mons. E. Dubois. He sug- gests that they may have notlong held their present places, but that they may be bodies drawn-only recently from the zone of ht- tie planets lying between Mars and Jupiter. He believes that several others of these asteroids arc likely to become moons of Mars.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-04-18
BELVaDERE. ILL

FEqEN HGREA is Onfle Tn Philadelphia kaaSo EEESE.Ez3at the Newspaper 1dver- s esHsSzs B saA@1s esss Using Agency of MeSsrs. as We AVER G GSsss our authorized agents.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-04-18
A, H. PRATT

Post office, Springerville, Arizona. Range. Esquidilla mountains. Horse brand, T W left hip:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Says a Paris letter: Everything

Says a Paris letter: Everything
considered we must acknow ledge
that the optimists are those who
make mistakes the least. Although
it may be imprudcnt to ignore Bou'
langer's popularity, to believe that
Lesseps will finish his canal and
that before the end of this century,
France will be known as the "grea-
test power in the world" still we
must not reproach the optimists for
their confidence in the honesty and
patriotism of the French people, aud
in their sincere wishes to share pros4
perity aud good fortune with Ae''t.
neighbors.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

HIg CUHI dpVTUpTldtIUII It-
yisng courthouse plan 6O %
On motion the jury adjourned to
next regular meeting, I'd Tuesday i'll
March, 1889.
ARCHIE YOUNG, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

A short time since athletic folks
were discussing our lack of . nation
al flower, and now tho Boston
Musical Herald laments that Amer.
ica is unprovided with national
air worthy Of SO great a country
Such airs are born of occasion and.
enthusiasm and are not ~ bc pro.
duced by cela STUDY.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Very respectfully,
ELI WISE,
Parish Treasurer.

On motion Of Mr.. Greene, resolved,
that a committee be appointed to ex-
anime and inspect the bridge built over
the bayou Queue Tortue, near the lands
Of Paul Trahan and Calvin Campbell
and report Oh the same as to construc-
ton, material, height, width and
length. Seconded by Mr.. H0ffpauir
and adopted, and the following gentle
men were appointed, John Abshire, ST.,
Howard Hotfpauir and j. II. Broussard
Report of Grand Jury in regard to
safe in the clerks Office and Jail was
read and received.
The report of the jury of free holders
appointed to trace and lay out a public
road leading from S. F. Cor Of 10th sec
ton at bayou Queue TOrtue to the pub
lie road at Desire MeauX's was read and
on motion of Mr. Hoffpauir, resolved,
that the report lie received and spread
on the minutes and it is hereby de-
elared public road. Seconded by Mr..
Greene and adopted.
On motion of Mr Vanslyke, resolved,
that II. =. Stakes and wife be allowed
the sam of five dollars each per month
for the balance of the year to assist in
their support they being in destitute
circumstances. Seconded by Mr.. Hoff-
pauir and adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Hoffpauir, resolved,
that hereafter it shall be unlawful to
allow hogs, sheep, goats or geese to run
at large in the parish OF Vermilion, and
that the owncrs Of all such hogs, sheep,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Special Notice!

-
ALL PERSONS indebted to the
undersigned are respectfully request
cd to liquidate their accounts on or
before the FIRST DAY of January
1889. All accounts remaining un-
paid after that date will be handed
over to the MAGISTRATE and
proceedings Immediately instituted.
Bear in mind that this is earnestly
business principle and will be
strictly adhered to without any
exception whatever.
Very respectfully.
N. G. YOUNG.
AbbeyiVe, La, Oct. 20, 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

On orders, through the MERIDIoNAL The
Daily City Item aud the MERIDIoNAL will
he furnished postpaid at $6 a year for
both. each paper to be mailed from the
Office of publication.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

Entered at the Post Oilive. Ahhevllle, La.
as second class matter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Police jury Proceedings.

Police Jury Proceedings.
The Police Jury of the parish of Yer
million met at the court house in the |
town of Abbeyille III regular session
this 10Th day of February, 1889.
Members present.. II. Broussard,
President; II. Fl. Bartels, T. J. Morgan
Howard Hot1pallir, ". l.. Nanslyke, r.
Greene d.J. A. Leblanc.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and adopted.
Report of finance committee read and
received and ordered spread on the
minutes.
To the Honorable President and Members
of the Police Jury of Eermlion Parish:
We, the undersigned finance COM
mittee for the parish of Vermilion beg
leave to report that we have examined
the stub book q A. l.. Leblanc, and
find that he has collected from Dec. l,
'SS to January 3lst, inclusive 'S9, as
follows
On rolls for 'ss prin S lO7s2.22
" 'SS int 4 AZ
Reed licenses for SO l55O.OO
Fines fronAast term
of court 1850
From prisoners released $3.50
To error IN his book in
favor Of parish 60
12,430 rs
Credited by the fol-
lowing receipts from
the Parish Treasurer
dated
Dec 81, 'SS parish tax
$4223.46, com 222.2O 4445.66
Dec 81, courthouse
2303.75, com 12l.24 2424.93
Dec. 81, school tax
1l5l. 81 com 60.62 1212.46
Jan. l, fines 'S9 1880
from prisoners re-
leased $3.50 93.10
Jan 81, parish tax.
14l2.SO, com 74.07 14S6.S7
Jan 81, School tax 1888
com 20.27 405.57
Jan31 courthouse 77O.59
com 1855 S11.l4
Jan 81 licenses for 's9 39425
| com 2O75 4i5.OO
Jan 81 for 'S9 uncol ll35.O0
" 81 Bal to his credit
as per last rep los 12,43o rs
Yours respectfully.
| SOLOMON WISE,
Il. j. MORGAN.
Also the report of the parish Treasu-
rer which was disposed Of in the same
manner.
.ABBEvILLE, LA, Feb. II. 1889.
To the Honorable President and Men,
bers of the Police jury of Nermilion
Parish:
Gents-Thsre remains as cash in the
treasury at this date to credit of
Surplus Fund $30l.34
No receipts on this fund since last re-
port.
Court t-house fund l2275.4j
Reed Jan. 81, from A. l.. Leblanc on
this fund 1853
On license 1874 %
Reed above amount from A. L Leblanc
on Jan. 3lst
On magistrate, constable, phys 1922. Il
Reed Jan 3lst from ! L Leblanc on
this fund l92.64
On criminal prosecution 3S7. .95
Reed oa this fund Jan 3lst from \ I
Leblanc 256.SG
On district atty and sheriff 1050.S4
Reed Jan 31st from A L Leblanc on
this fund 1924
On civil expense 9lO.7e
Jan 3lst from \ L Leblanc OH this
fund 256S!
On Road and Bridge 2022. 7(
Reed Jan 31st from a L Leblanc or
this fund 5l3.1-
! Very respectfully,
| Err WrSE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
WARDEN wRIGHTsUccEssFuL.
The Penitentiary Appropriation Provided
For-Other Friday Evening Legislation. n

The Penitentiary Appropriation Provided
For-Other Friday Evening Legislation. n
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, April 26.-As result of
the visit here of Warden Wright, of the
Western Penitentiary, to-day, the appro-
priation for the improvement of the West
ern Penitentiary was favorably reported
from the Appropriation Committee to-
night
Captain Browns canal commission bill
was also reported favorably in the Senate
from committee, and the Senate resolved to
meet at $50 in the morning.
The Senate disposed OF large amount of
business tonight. In the House Represell-
tative Whites bill to increase the salaries
of County Commissioners and other officials
of Allegheny county passed second reading
President Pro TEN Grady has been made
happy. Lieutenant Governor Davies was
suddenly called to New York on important
private business, and the President pro
TENS signature, as a consequence, graces
some 80 appropriation bills that were rushed
through the Senate.
Representative Robinson's bill governing
the transaction of cities from one class to
another passed second reading to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
T0-NIGHTS BIG BANQUET.
Arrangements Perfected for One of the Fin
est Events of Its Kind.

Arrangements Perfected for One of the Fin
est Events of Its Kind.
The various committees of the Americas
Republican Club, at meeting last night at
the Seventh avenue Hotel, concluded their
labors for the banquet to be held tonight.
Final reports were received and all arrange
ments were completed. Everything tend
ing to the pleasure OF the guests has been
carefully attended to by the committees.
Mr.. Wilson, proprietor of the hotel, has
spared no pains or expense in his prepara-
tion for the dinner, and the floral decora-
tions promise to be the finest ever seen in
this city.
A committee, composed OF Messrs. Logan,
Mexican, Houghton and Littell, has been
appointed to receive and look after the well
fare of the guests as they arrive in the city,
and will escort them to the various points
of interest in the two cities.
The Hon. Nathan B. Goff, of West Vir-
glnia, arrived in the city last night, and,
after an informal reception, spent the bal
ance of the evening calling on some friends.
Senators Plumb, Cameron and Quay, Gen.
erals d. 81. Hastings and A. W. Jones,
Congressman Mckinley and Butterworth
and Messrs. Delameter, Andrews, Glenn,
Leech, Murphy and others will arrive in
the city this morning to attend the banquet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
SHE INTENDED TO SHOOT.
A Plucky Woman In the Eighteenth Ward
Illustrates Robbers.

n EiuChy woman IN Lne EtGnteenLn Wuru
Illustrates Robbers.
An attempted robbery was made at the
house of Mrs. Latimore, situated on the
Butler street extension, near Sharpsburg,
early yesterday morning. On Thursday
midnight Frank Wicham went to Byrne &
McCabe's livery stable, at the corner of
Thirty-ffth and Butler streets, to secure
Mr.. E. A. McCabe's services for funeral.
To make arrangements Mr.. McCabe set out
in buggy with Mr.. Wicham for Sharps-
burg, at which place the funeral was to be
held. On passing a house on the Butler
street extension a window was thrown up
and loud screams attracted the attention of
the occupants OF the buggy, who got out and
ran to the house.
Two very large men were seen to run from
the porch at the approach of Messrs. Nc
Cabe and Wicham. The door of the house
was then opened and a revolver given to
Mr.. Wicham by Miss May Latimore, who
told him to pursue the men, as they were
robbers. Chase was given to the burglars
and five shots fired. A slight scream was
uttered by one Of the supposed thieves, but
owing to the darkness the men effected their
escape. 1t is thought, however, that one
was shot.
Mrs. Latimore and her daughter reside in
the house alone. The daughter posted her.
self at the door and resolved to shoot the
first person who entered, knowing that the
men were prying at the door. The approach
of Messrs. McCabe and Wicham, however,
gave the solution to what action the women
had taken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
IT is NOT OUT OF PLUMB.
The New Government Building II Only a
Trihe Ont of n Level-To be Ready for

The New Government Building Ii Only n
Trife Ont of a Level-To be Ready for
the Roof by Next Autumn.
TWAS rumored yesterday afternoon that
the work on the new Government building
had been suspended because Mr.. Malone,
the newly-appointed Superintendent, had
found the building was out of plumb.
A DISPATCH reporter, who called at the
residence of Mr.. Malone last night asking
that gentleman for a Yerifcation of the re-
port, obtained the following information
from him on the subject:
"The building is not out of plumb at all.
Whoever got that report abroad was wrongly
informed. What have to say in regard to
the present condition of the building Is
simply this: The upper cornice course of the
building is somewhat out of level; in fact to
the extent Of IL inches
"The workmen did not stop operations
on account of that, though. We. received
10000 cubic feet of new granite yesterday,
and as it takes a number OF men to unload
it, I put all the men on that work. 1t will
take about two weeks to unload that mater
ial in the yard. 1 have reported the fact Of
the building being out of level to the de-
PoAsmous at w asninSbou, anu L uai0 soy
everything will be ready within the two
weeks it takes the men to unload the stone.
So, in reality, the work will not be stopped
on the building at all
Now as regards the work on the build
ing, would like to say that there will not
be delay at all. The work will be pushed
as vigorously as possible. You must not
forget that there is quite as much work to
be done on the building before it is finished
as has been done already. But I propose,
and think am able to promise, that the
building shall be ready for the root by next
fall -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
SUPERIOR TO PUGILISFs.
A Compliment to the Prowess of the Pitts
burg Police.

Compliment to the Prowess of the Pitts
burg Police.
Since the old poolroom adjoining the
Central station has been transformed into a
billiard hall the police gymnasium has
been changed to other quarters. At first it
was intended to locate the gymnasium in
one of the unoccupied rooms on the top floor
OF City Hall, but there were several OBJ
jections raised against this, and location
was finally found at No. engine house on
Seventh avenue. For several days past
workmen have been busily engaged in fix
ing up the large room on the third floor of
that building for a drillroom and gym
nasium, and in short time it will be sup
piled with all the necessary paraphernalia
tor frst-class gymnastic organization.
Tom Sterck, who has been training the
police in gymnastics and the art of self de-
tense for the past nine months, said last
night that in the police force of the city
there were at least 50men who were superior,
In point of skill, to any of the professional
pugilists in the two cities. Some of the men,
he said, were unusually quick and skilltul
In the use of the gloves, and others were
well advanced in the other branches of gym
nastics. He has been giving his attention
lately to the East End and Southside dis
tricts exclusively, and says that each dis
trict has several exceedingly clever men.
Taking the force as a whole, he says they
are superior to that of any city in the coun-
try. Pat Farrell, who is now a regular
member of the force, was never in as good
condition as now, and Sterck thinks Farrell
is one of the best boxers in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
TOO LONG CROSSING THE OCEAN. ,
An Accident That VIII Revert to the Benefit
of Pittsburg Ladies'.

Several cases of ladies' fine beaded wraps
were taken out of the Pittsburg Custom
House last Thursday by Kaufmanns'. These
goods should have arrived several weeks
ago, they having been intended for Kauf-
MAINS Easter trade, but owing to some mis-
hap that befell the steamer they did not
reach their destination until yesterday.
This delay Will be great loss to Kauf-
manns', as the following figures will show:
The importation comprises $50 beaded wraps
that should have been sold at S., but now
will be sacrificed for 81 20; further, 125 very
fine cut jet lace wraps that were intended
to be retailed at So, will now be let go at s.;
also 75 very exquisite and elegant beaded
wraps that should have brought SIS, will
now be placed on sale at $40. Fifty beauti-
full and most artistically embroidered cash
mere fchus which were included in this i'm
portation, and that would have been con-
sidered bargains at s6 before Easter, will
now be sold at So. Ladies, if you would be
considered shrewd and economical shoppers,
be sure and see these goods in Kaufmanns'
cloak department to-day. We say to-day
because there will be a regular rush for
these goods, and the sooner you come the
better it will be for you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
CONFESSED HIS CRIME.
Young Politician and Omceholder Pleads
Guilty of Forgery.

A Young Politician and O0ceholder Pleads
Guilty of Forgery.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.l
NEW BRITAIN, CONN, April 26.-
Charles E. Woodruff, formerly Secretary of
the Young Mems Republican Club, and
City Clerk, has confessed that he
has uttered forged papers. to the
extent of $4,000. His victims are
the First, National and the Mechanics
Banks, of this city, the three leading banks
of Middletown, and banks in New Haven
and Meriden. Just how much each of these
banks will lose is unknown. The
banks here are out about $40, 1000.
Woodruff has practiced forgery for
nearly six years, according to his own con-
tessioh, during which time he has forged
notes to the extent of $780, OF this
amount he has managed, without being dis
covered, to make good all but the sum above
mentioned.
The other day Woodruff forged the in
dorsement of F. Woodruff, of Berlin, to a
note for $500. The bank questioned its gen.
uineness on the ground that Mr.. f. Wood
ruff was in California and had been there
all winter. Woodruff promised to make
good the amount to the bank, but failed
to do so. He was then confronted
with the other forgeries, and under great
pressure was made to confess his guilt.
Among the names the forger has used are
those of leading business men of this and
neighboring cities Woodruff was arrested
and brought into the Police Court to-day,
and was held under $12, 200 bail for trial.
He went to Jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
STILL LEAVING THE LAND.
One Thousand More of the Boomers Flee
From Oklahoma.

One Thousand More of the Boomers Flee
From Oklahoma.
ARKANSAS CITY, April 26.-Afternoon
trains from the south brought in about /, 900
passengers from Guthrie and other points in
the Territory. Every facility is pro-
vided by the Santa Fe Railway
Company for the rapid transit
of passengers and freight, notwith-
standing reports to the contrary. Superin-
tendent Turner and his assistants have
worked increasingly for the comfort and
convenience of the public ever since the
great increase in travel. Tomorrow an ex-
ira train will be given regular schedule
time from there. All is quiet at Kingfsher
and Oklahoma City.
A dispatch from Guthrie says: The gam
blers are here in force and are paying trib-
ute to the provisional local government.
They realize that they must go sooner or
later, and they are accordingly making hay
while the sun shines. The exodus is
south to the Chickasaw Nation, where the
Texas Panhandle, the land Office is kept
busy There were 527 men in line at the
opening this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
THE PRODUCERS AHEAD.
They Have Successfully Blocked the Stand
ard In the Lima Field.

They Have Successfully Blocked the Stand
ard In the Lima Field.
Mr.. John F. Riday, manager of the Oil
and Paint Reporter, was at the Duquesne
yesterday.
Mr.. Riday says that the independent pro-
ducers still hold the key to the situation in
the Lima oil field. The producers have
known for a long time as well as the Stand
ard that the oil could be refined, and they
have been chary about selling.
The Peerless and Eagle Oil Companies, of
Cleveland, own 20, 900 acres in fee simple in
the Lima oil field, and recently they secured
lease on 5000 acres They are not slow..to
lease the land where they can't buy it. Mr..
Riday reports that these companies are pre-
pairing to sink a number of wells this
summer. They have their own pine line
and tank cars. Both companies are opposed
to the Standard and their methods.
Mr.. Riday says further that the Lima oil
makes an excellent illuminant, and better
parafine oil than the Pennsylvania fluid.
1t has more body. Mr.. Riday adds, it is a
great mistake for anyone to think that the
Standard controls the Lima field. So far
the Independent producers are ahead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
THE FIRST GILL; CONCERT.
A Successful Amateur Effort Mt the Clu
Theater Last Night.

A Successful Amateur Effort ut the Club
Theater Last Night.
The first operatic concert given at the
Pittsburg Club Theater last night by Signor
Gilli's school of voice culture was a sue
cess, viewed from the amateur standpoint;
and of course his promising pupils do not
pose as professionals. Under the compe-
tent direction of Mr.. 81. P. Ecker and with
the excellent accompaniment furnished by
Miss Reahard, there was some really enter
tanning vocaiism for the audience Of 800 to
enjoy.
Most noticeable, perhaps, in the generous
programme were the soprano solo of Miss
Schook from Leonora's prettiest score; Miss
Rattigan's especially dramatic soprano solo
from Norma" and Miss Keane's singing
and acting in the title role of Lucia, sus-
tanning well her part in the sextet finale
from the second act of the opera of that
name. The second concert is billed for
Tuesday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
EIGHT MEN TO DISAPPOlNT.

Full List of the Applicants for the Place
Judge jerks Soon Vacates.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-It was said at
the Department of Justice, to-day, that a
change will be made in the Office of Solicitor
General between now and the 18th proximo.
Judge jerks, the incumbent. consented to
serve until the close of the present term of
the Supreme Court. The following is a
complete list OF the applicants for this
Office whose papers are now on file in the
department.:
Frank S. Blair, of Virginia: H. NJ. Duf-
field, of Michigan; Walter Evans, of Ken
lucky; j. Frank Fort. of Newark, N. j.;
Richard W. Parker, of New Jersey; Albert
Small, of Hagerstown, Md; Harry White,
of Pennsylvania; John T. Ludeling, Of
Washington, D. G., and ]. P. Baldwin, of
Indiana.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
COWARDLY INCENDIARIsM.
Ffrebugs Destroy Convent and "a Sleeping
Children Narrowly Escape.

FIrebugs Destroy Convent and "a Sleeping
Children Narrowly Escape.
LITTLE FALLS, MINI, April 26.-Soon
after IL o'clock last night one of the Sisters
in the Belle Prairie Convent was awakened
by smoke. She discovered that the south
portion of the convent was ablaze. The in
mates of the building were Immediately
aroused and with difficulty all were saved.
The sisters in the convent, four in number,
have been conducting achildren's school for
several years, and there were "a of the little
ones asleep in the building at the time the
fire broke out. When the fire was dis
covered it was too late to stop it
and there was barely time to awaken the
children and get them out of the building.
In some cases the fire had reached the sleep
ing rooms before the occupants were awake.
None of the clothing of the children was
saved, and the people from this city have
been contributing to-day to their relief.
The building and contents, which were
completely destroyed, were valued at over
$40, 600, and there was only 81, 900 insur
ance. The fire started in the southeast cor
ner near the chapel. The occupants of the
house say there had been no fire in that part
of the building for months, from which it
appears that it must have been the work. of
an incendiary