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, 1889-12-07

New YoRK. Dec. 6-Stocks wcro
active and decidedly stronger than ON any
day for sometime and the strength OBJ.
tanned to a condition of buoyancy toward
the close Of the day. The close was ac-
tive and strong at the best prices of the
day.
Government bonds dull and steady.
Petroleum opened steady ALICIA, and
after a slight advance fell of to 1921.
Later the market moved up and closed
strong At 1881.
American cotton seed oil. 80.
Money on call easy at 596 per cent.
Wool-Market steady. Domestic feeces
32(039c.
Following are closing Prices of stocks:
Pacific Is. Is; American Express. II:
Canada Pacific, ia; Canada Southern
54a; Central Pacific. 33S; Burlington,
105f; Delaware, Lackawanna l. Western,
1891; Denver & RIO Grande, I5a; Erie.
27I; Kansas & Texas, 81; Lake Shore,
s75 Louisville & Nashville, ssh; Michi-
gao Central. 96f; Missouri Pacific, 6Ss
preferred 76; Chicago & Northwest
ern. l10a; preferred; l4l; New York
Central, 1861; Oregon Improvement,
~; Oregon Navigation. 100; Oregon
Transcontinental, IS; Pacific Mail,
353; Reading, 40s; Rock Island,
973; Milwaukee l. St. Paul, 69A; Texas
Pacific, 1871; Union Pacific, 683; United
States Express, s6i; Fargo Express, 1877;
Western Union. s34.
CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Cattle-Receipts.
10000. Market dull and weak. Beeves.
$2.S5@5. 60; stockers and feeders, $1.85
(G3 90; cows, bulls and mixed, $1,000
D. 90.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000. Market strong.
Natives. $3.00@5. 90; Western. So. 500
4.40; lambs, Sc. 00@ IS.
Wheat-Market frmer. December
7st; May s35.
Corn-Market higher. December 3ls,
MAY 331.
, 1889-12-07
500. 600. 900.
A Gigantic English Corpora
ton in New York.
The Capital Stock Placed at
100000.
Object, to Provide Credit for
New Railway Projects.
a Gigantic Corporation.

New YORK. Dec.-It is understood
that English capitalists intend forming Z
company here with a capital of 800,
000. 900. One of their purposes. and the
chief one is to provide credit for new
American railway projects after carefully
investigating the reliability. 1t will, in
fact, assume relations to new railway
enterprises Just as a conservative life in
surance company assumes relations to
men seeking insurance.
The company will be technically known
as the "Financier" company, acting along
lines long recognized in the English fnan.
,ial world. It will be an insurance com
pany. Its risks will be railway mort.
gages. It will be . guarantee company
and will indorse railway credits.
Some idea of how influential so much
combined capital msy be can be had from
the consideration of the fact taat the com
bined capital Of all the New York trust
companies approximate only about $780,
900. 900, or a quarler Of the capitalization
of this new corporation.
, 1889-12-07

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-John Theodore
Wild, alias Greenu aid. twice convicted
for the murder of Lyman s. Weeks at his
residence on DeKalb avenue, Brooklyn,
was hanged this morning. HIS neck was
broken and he was pronounced dead in
ten minutes.
1t vas expected Greenwald would say
something at the gallows, but he did not.
He walked to the Rallows with a irm step.
Greenwald had declared that he wss limo.
cent and wished this inscription put on
his tombstone: Murdered Dec. 6. 49,
He made q will declaring mis- ~innocenc<
and giving his effects to Mrs. Bingham. I
private detective Greenwald was = bur
glar and shot Weeks while robbing hi
house.
, 1889-12-07
I.vestIEatIns Lsedon,s Accounts.

WASHINGTON. Dec 6.-The special
committee charged with investigating the
counts of the Office of sergeant-at-arms
met this morning. The committee went
into secret session and at the end of half
an hour word was sent to Leedom that
the committee desired his presence. Lee
dom accompanied by ex Congressman
Phil thompson. whom be has retained as
counsel. responded TO the but
Thompson was denied admission. Lee
dom has made another searching exami-
nation of bis books and places the amount
of defalcation at ST.. 300.
Leedom's examination was confined to
an investigation of the manner In which
business was transacted in his Office in its
vrrious ramiications with the treasury.
the national bank aud representatives. j.
w. w. Helply, assistant United States
treasurer, testified as to the mode in
which the drafts of the sergeant-at At arms
the department. After hearing Helphy
it Is STAGED the committee made an in.
vestlgation into the legal aspect of the
case with . result most unsatisfactory "a
members whose salaries arc in arrears.
- .a@SIA = BILL Al 0D6u
question. It appears a. lhe result of ths
inquiry thus far, that the responsibility
Tor the loss cannot be located.
Altogether the situation is distressing
to those members who at first had nc
doubt they would promptly recover their
missing salaries. Having exhausted the
knowledge OF the treasury officers, the
committee went to the Office OF the scr
geant- alarms and began an examination
of a formidable array of books and &C.
counts.
Elk Congressman Page of Ohio, bonds.
man for Leedom. emphatically denied the
statement which had gained some cur.
rency that he was indebted to Silcott. He
says he owes Silc9tt no money whatever.
Representative Adams, chairman of the
investigating committee. says the story
that Silcott has gone to New York to col
lect money of Page is doubtless one oI
Silcott's lies to gain time.
, 1889-12-07

allied character. He was a man Of intel
lect, honor and craftsmanship"
Senator George said: Whatever may
be said of Mr.. Davis by some of his con-
temporaries vino differed With him, l am
sure the Judgment OF posterity will be
that he was a pure, able and patriotic
citizen"
Senator Walthall said: mr.. Davis in
his last days had = stronger hold on the
affections Of his own people than he had
In the time Of his greatest power. There
will be universal mourning in the South .
A meeting Of prominent Mississipp,ana
now in the city wss held here this after
Dol to take action on the death OF
DAVIS. Among those present were jus
tice Lamar and the entire Mississippi
delegation in congress. including Senators
Waltball and George Lengthy resolu-
ions of sympathy and affection were
adopted and teleRraphed to Mrs. Davis at
New Orleans.
, 1889-12-07
A Shooting In Court.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 6.-While a d.
vorce case was being heard in the district
court to day an alteration arose between
the lawyers and the people Interested in
the case aud a shooting resulted. Law
yer A. Fl. Pope was killed and w. H.
Pope and James Turner slightly wounded.
The shooting was done by Dick Wealth
ersby and his brother-in-law Keller. Both
were Jailed.
W. II. Pope had charged Keller with
practicing fraud. Keller said it wss false
and Pope struck him with a cane. Keller
and Weathersbv both drew revoIvers and
fred. Keller claims both the Popes we're
advancing on him and that he fred in self
defense.
Weathersby says he shot because he
thought Keller would be killed. Alex.
Pope and w. H. Pope were both brilliant
lawyers and members OF the legislature.
Keller ID an ex Judge of this county, but
now edits a paper at San Angeles. Tur.
ner IS a local lawyer Of some prominence.
, 1889-12-07
Subscriptions Pouring In.

CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-Further subscrip.
tons to the relief fund for the families
at Minneapolis have been received as
follows: New York Tribune 500. New
New York Commercial Advertiser $40,
New York World 800, New York Staars
Zeitung 500. Chicago Tribune 800,
Chicago News 800. Chicago Journal
$50. Chicago Inter Ocean $50, Chicago
Herald $25, Chicago Times $25. Phiia.
delphia Times SOS. Kingston, On. "
freeman. $50. Indianapolis Sentinel $40,
Indianapolis Journal $50. Last Saginaw
(Michgan) Courier Herald $40, Bing-
hampton IN. " Leader $25, Marquette
Mining Journal $40. Milwaukee Journal
$25, Terre Haute Express $40, Waco
TEX Day 500. Baltimore Day 500,
BaltImor American $50, Davenport
Democrat Gazette $40, Nashville Banner
SO, Memphis Avalanche 800. Milwaukee
Press Club $50.
, 1889-12-07
The Cronin Trial.

CHICAGO, Dec, 6.-Hynes resumed his
argument on behalf of the prosecution il
the Cronin trial this morning, devotinq
his remarks especially to showing Bege,
as a defender of the triangle, and there
fore. ready to think i'll of Cronin.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Forester
addressed the jury on behalf of Beggs.
He denounced the murder of Cronin as
the most astrocious and cold blooded ever
perpetrated, but warned them not to let
an innocent man suffer tor it.
Forester had not concluded when cour
adjourned.
, 1889-12-07
sorrow In the south.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-The Times
Democrat aditorially says: jefferson
Davis ia dead. Tried in many high of
foes and found faithful in all; tested in
many critical coniectures and proved
true to hu country and his people, his
life vas one long uninterrupted sacri6ce to
the interests of the people and his con
science. The fame Of the illustrious dead
shall 10 the years to ZONE grow
brighter ar the embe.s of passion
die away"
The Rscayune says: Lot the South
mourn for one who represented more
than any other the cause for which = mil
lion Of her most chivalrous sons drew
their swords and Joined battle with the
most formidable OF adversaries-their
own countrymen-for the rights and lib
erties that free men must ever hold most
dear"
MONTGOMERY. Ala Dec. 6.-The Dews
Of Davis death occasions profound sor-
row here. FLAGS on tho statehouse and
city hall arc at half mast and stores are
draped. The following telegram was sent
TO Nm. Davis; -
With profound sympathy and condol-
ence in youf great bereavement and 10
response to the united wishes of our
people, We earnestly request vo2 20 allow
Us to have the Fsmains Of Mr.. Davis
buried here uhder q confederate monu
ment "a Eapitol Hill. the corner stone OF
which when completed will be ornamented
with . life sized bronze statue of him.
[sIGNED.
4. NJ. Pettus, president of the Con.
fedsrste Veteran Association of Alabama;
, 1889-12-07

SAN Francisco, Dec. 6.-The Pacific
Mail %company's new steamer China ar
rived from Hong Kong and Yokahoma
this morning, making the voyage from
the latter port in twelve days and eleven
hours, thus beating all trans-P Pacific rec.
ords. The best time previously made be-
tween fokahoma and San Francisco was
thirteen days and four hours.
, 1889-12-07
Frank II. Collier Insane

CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-The wife of Frank
Fl. Collier. the well known attorney and
leader in British American circles here,
has appealed for q conservator to take
charge of Golfers estate. He has been
confined in a s~anitarium since August
and it is believed he is hopelessly insane.
, 1889-12-07
DAVIS DEATH.
Great Sorrow Felt Throughout
the South.
The Funeral to Take Place
Next Wednesday.
What is Said About the Dead
Nan.
Jeaersen DAVID, Death.

NEW ORLEANs. Dec 6.-When the
family had partially recovered from the
terrible shock of Davis death. Farrar sem
dispatches % Mia Winnie DAVIS, Who j.
in Paris with Mn. Pulitzer: to Davis
son-in-lAw.i in Colorado City and also mott
fed Governor Lowry Of Mississippi.
Mr- Hayes. Davis daughter, was due
here Yesterday but Was detained last nigh,
At Fort Worth and she ID not expected to
b. in tho city until Saturday. judges
Tenner and Farrar have the a3airs Of the
dead man in hand. hat the latter SAID last
niRht they would not take any steps look
ing 70 the funeral until they held . con
sultatiou with Mn. Dawn, Who At present
u too much xrieved to be approached on
the subject. Farrar stated that be did
not know but Mn. Davis received sorne
fnal wish IRON her husband reeardins
the phos Of burial. Nm. Davis had moi
intimAted where she desired the intern
ment made.
Mayor 6hakespeare Issued : proelama.
tion announcing Davis death and invit-
ing presidsuts Of the vAfious exchanges:
commercial bodies and : number Of prom.
iasut citiseaa to meet 1t the city hail and
make proper Arrangements for the funeral
The mayor eaid:
1T i With the deepest regret that
announces to the people OF the city Of
New Orleans of the departure from this
life of Jefferson Davis. He needs nc
euloRy from me, His life Is history and
his memory enshrined in the heart o.
every man, woman and child In this broad
South. We al loved him and We ali owe
hin honor and reverence"
Messages Of coincidence was received
from Atlanta, Biloxi. Memphis. Louis
vile and many other points.
In response TO . proclamation by Mayor
Shakespeare . number of representative
citisens assembled in the mayor psrior
in the city hall TO arrange for the funeral
Of the late Jefferson Davis. 1t was agreed
that the body. which had been embalmed,
be removed tonight to the city hall where
it Will remain until Wednesday next in
charge Of = guard of honor.
Govsraornor Nichols of this state will
issue . proclamation advising that all
business Be- suspended Wednesday next,
the day Of the funeral Davis remains
Willis deposited Temporarily in = vault Of
one Of the Associations OF Confederate
Veterans.
Bishop Gallagher will be requested TO
conduct the religious ceremonies 10 the
funeral aud to summon whatever assist
ance from the clergy be might desire. 1t
vas also decided TO invite the entire clergy
Of the city. including all denominations.
The military OF Mobile and other neigh.
boring towns have teleeraphed that they
will come here in time to swell the grand
demonstration Of respect.
The remains Of Nj. Davis were re-
moved to the city hall (where they will
lie in state) at a late hour this evening.
, 1889-12-07

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 6.-Commodore
J. X. Mitchell, who commanded the Wy
oming prior to the war, leaving the Union
to enter the confederate service, died to-
day. He had not taken the oath of alle-
gience to the United States since the war.
, 1889-12-07

Among the incidents Of childhood that
stand out in bold relief, as our memory
reverts to the days when we were young,
sickness. The mother wildly remembers
that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured
to her W offspring and always with the
best success. For sale by B. B. David.
, 1889-12-07
The President Starts for Chicago.

WASHINGTON, Dec. president Har-
rison and party left Washington this af-
ternoon for Chicago via Indianapolis. At
the last moment Mrs. Harrison decided
not to accompany the president owing to
the serious illness Of her sister. Mrs. Scott
Lord
, 1889-12-07
Will Hold up Copper.

LONDON. Dec. 6.--The copper syndi-
cate holds less than 100. 900 IONS of that
metal from the Societe des Metaux. 1t
is the intention of the syndicate to main
tam the prices of copper at ESQ to f55
per ton. Should the price fall below ESQ
the syndicate will cease selling and even
buy. 1t is believed the syndicate is COM
pefent to sustain its project.
, 1889-12-07
In the Mail Service.

Wm. N. Knabe, who passed a civil
service examination here eight months
ago, has been appointed a postal clerk
and will 60 on the road at once. He is
the third OF a class of five to get a place.
, 1889-12-07

For all who wish an hours amusement
Ferguson street between Fifteenth and
Sixteenth. The Grand Central saloon;
Herman Llndsman, proprietor, and
Pap" Wade the ~mixologist.
, 1889-12-07

IL. d0ttzelAW. president OF the Mont
xomery Veterans Association;
w. D. Reese. president Of the Ala
bema Confederate Monument Association;
Mn. N. d. Bib. president of the La
dies Memorial Association; L. A. Ora
ban: mayor of Montgomery: Thomas
h: WAITS, ex-attorney. general Of the COO
fedekate states.
The governor Of the state is absent or
his signature would have been attached.
RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 6.-The Iegisla-
ture in Joint session appointed a commit
tee to prepare resolutions appropriate to
the memory Of Jefferson Davis. Flags on
the state capitol are at half mast. The
legislature Is nov considerog = joint res
oiutlon Tor a committee to attend the
funeral.
CHARLEsroN. S. c.. Dec. 6.--The
news of Jefferson Davis death was re-
ceised with marked manifestations of
public sorrow and private grief. Flags
are at hall mast and the stars and stripes
displayed all over the city. The principal
stores arc d1ped aud = movement is on
foot to hold . memorial meeting on the
day OF the funeral under the auspices of
the Survivors Association. The mayor
will order all public business suspended
on the day OF the funeral and issue q
proclamation requesting citizens generally
to pay honor to the dead.
CoLuMBIA. 8. c., Dec. 9.-The news
Of the death Of Davis created general pro-
found sorrow among al classes. Flags on
all state buildings are half mast, and the
city bells are telling. The general assem-
bly, now in session here adopted resolu-
tons euloRiSing the deceased in glowing
TERMS. ordenng the flags on the capitol
II halt mast during the session, aud CON
doing with the family. The assembly
then adjourned out of respect to his mem
DRY.
ATLANTA. Ga. Dec. 6.-The news
Of Jefferson Davis death was re-
ceived with great sorrow. The state
house flag is at half mast. A fund for q
monument has already been started.
RALEIGH. N. c., Dec 6-The an
nouncement of the death of Jefferson
Davis was received here with profound
sorrow. The bells are tolling and the
mayor has called a meeting of citizens
for tonight to pass resolutions.
AUGUSTA, Ga. Dec. 6.-The news OF
the death Of Davis wa received with pro-
found regret by the entire people. Pr;-
vate aud public buildings are being draped
and Haas are at half mast. A telegram
of coincidence vas sent to Mrs. Davis this
morning by the Confederate Survivors
Association.
mha' u SAID Dead Man.
WAsHISdroN. Dec. 6.-rhe war de-
partment has NOT officially been informed
of the death of Jefferson D.v;s and b..
,.Isr ~ ..;cn LII -.n.~ =;
, 1889-12-07

Board by the day. week or month at
the Occidental hotel.
, 1889-12-07

Fine Greeley Potatoes at
K. s. JOHNSTON & BRo's.
, 1889-12-07

White and cream colored silk handker
chiefs are desirable. We have them a
popular prices.
TRUcKEY, the Halter and Hustler.
, 1889-12-07

am selling a good suit for 81. SO, worth
$1,000. Greentree.
, 1889-12-07

Youths, boys and children's clothing at
a, bargain. Call at Greentree's.
, 1889-12-07

Job Printing at the Leader office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23

The manufacture of the oil of
sassafras is becoming an important
industry in some parts of the coun.
try, especially in the Southern States,
where this tree is common. Only
the roots are used; they are chop
ped into small pieces by a machine
constructed for the purpose, the oil
being then distilled from the chips
by the aid of steam. About one
gallon Of the oil, Weighing nine
pounds, is obtained from 1000
pounds of the chips. The uses for
which the oil of sasssfras can be
employed are numerous aud varied.
1t is favorite perfume for soap and
candies; it is used as = solvent for
different gums, and as . liniment.
1t is also very largely employed in
the manufacture Of several popular
proprietary medicines. The import
ance of this industry may be ex-
pected to increase rather than dimin-
ish, as the sassafras and the persim-
mon are the two trees which are
spreading most rapidly over the old
and abandoned fields throughout
the Southern States outside OF the
pine belt proper; and at present
prices good wages can be made
digging out the roots.-Garden and
Forest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23
q A Tough Old Graft.

The propeller Nebraska is receiv-
ing an extensive rebuild at the
Union Dry Dock. When opened
up it was found that there was not
yotten piece Of wood in her. not
even so much as dry rot, though
the vessel is now over twenty-five
years old. This is a circumstance
never before heard of, and nearly
every marine man in town has been
to the yard to examine the curiosity.
1t must be remembered that vessels
are built CT green timber fresh from
the woods; after being put into q
vessel the wood ia subject to the
action of wind and wave, the least
crack being sufficient. to admit
enough water to cause decay in the
timbers. But the oak in the pro.
peller Nebraska is blue in color and
harder today than when it was
placed in the boat nearly Q quarter
Of century ago. A piece Of the
timber is to be analyzed, to find ont,
if possible, what has preserved it so
long in such perfect condition.
Buffalo Commercial.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23

Cr.
By receipts produced by collec-
tor from parish treasurer
dated March /, 1889 Sl4 %
Balance due collector Is
Respectfully submitted,
T. j. MORGAN.
G.. GODCHAUx.
The report of the Treasurer was read,
and on motion was received and order
ed spread on the minutes.
ABBEyILLE, La, March II, 1889.
70 the Hon. President and Members of
the Police Jury of Vermilion par
ish.
Gents-There remains as cash in the
treasury at this date to the credit Of the
courthouse fund S 12,457 Il
Reed on this fund since last report on
March l, 'S9, from A. L. Leblanc
1S2 26
Surplus Fund IL $3O1.34
No receipts on this fund since last re-
| port.
On license fund $50 so
Reed on this fund since last report on
March l, 1889, from a. L. Leblanc,
166 %
On criminal prosecution 400 81
Reed on this fund since last report on
March l, 1889, from A. L Leblanc,
60 "A
On magistrate, constable, phys 1915 SO
Reed on this fund since last report on
March l, 1889, from A. L. Leblanc,
IS So
District atty and sheriff $40 So
Reed on this fund since last report on
March l, 1889, from A. l.. Leblanc,
43 81
Civil Expense 939 l;
Reed on this fund since last report or
March |, 1889, from A. l.. Leblanc
60 4
Road and Bridge lS47 II
Reed on this fund since last report OF
March !, 1889, from A. L. Leblanc
l21 A
Very respectfully,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23
Squirrel Furs In Russia.

It appears from the Russian Of
fetal returns that at the fair of 1rbit
last summer, which is the market
for about two.thirds of the furs
which are exported from Siberia. no
fewer than 3.lSO,G00 furs of squir-
rels we're sold, and one need not be
surprised to hear that there is a
great decrease in the furs Of the
black squirrel, Of which only 5oo,-
900 were offered. as against 1900.
600 last year. There were l,300-
900 hare furs, 10000 marmots, 3d..
900 polocats, 1000 blue fox, TO-
900 badgers, and smaller number
of hears and wolves. The Russian
government is tardy about taking
steps to stop the impending exter-
mination of furbearing animals, for
there are several districts where they
were formerly very abundant, bot
now they are so scarce that hnnt,
ling has entirely ccased.-London
:. ruth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23

D Frank wood for Jail $50
L 0 Broussard copg c Il specifi'n 3 50
A G Frere shift st Mary parish 3 50
Lastie Broussard timber for road 3 90
Mrs A A Broussard 500
Numa A Broussard !" 800
Valerien NuneZ a 90
st Denis Delcambre I" 500
w D Southwell drawing two new
sections for courthouse Is 90
Mrs A Abadie S Wise assg meals
tojurors ~ 90
r H Mills transferred witness fees
4 bills 1855
Pierre J Meaux witness fee 125
VIM Cade g g loo
Louis Galtier, pauper 5 90
Gilbert Wright, Z" 5 90
Fl p Stakes and wife paupers 10 O0
W W Edwards appropriation for
for abstracts of homestead en-
| tries U S Land Office 10 90
Demosthene SUR road damages 80 90
On motion the jury adjourned to
next regular meeting, I'd Tuesday in
April, 1889.
ARCHIE YOUNG, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23
pSeciaI Notice!

ALL PERSONS indebted to the
undersigned are respectfully request
ed 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
9 business principle and will be
strictly adhered to without any
exception whatever.
Very respectfully,
N. C. YOUNG.
Abbeyille, La, Oct. 20, 1888.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-23
Oil of Sassafras.

ARCHIE YOUNG, clerk.