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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29
League.
Abbeville, La, Aug. %, 1891

Abbeville, La, Aug. %, 1891.
The Temporary Organization of
the Anti Lottery White Democratic
League, of the third ward, met
this day, with DR.. G. J. Edwards
IN the chair.
After reading the names Of those,
who had signiied their intention to
become members of this league,
nominations being declared in order
the following officers were elected:
President, @, 81. O'Bryan; Vice
President, A. J. Golden; Secretary
and Treasurer, DR.. J.. I. Abshire,
.Sergeants at arms, T. q. Lege and
William Hooley. After which it
was moved and seconded, that a FL
nance Committee of three be appoin-
ted; the chair appointed, Messsrs
Lastie Broussard, W. B. White, and
F. d. Lege.
a motion was also made and
seconded that each member should
constitute himself a committee of
n to canvass for new members.
Upon a motion duly seconded a
committee of three was appointed to
draft suitable bylaws and to report
at the next meeting, the following
gentlemen compose that committee;
/. o. Broussard, DR.. C. J. Edwards,
aud A. j. Golden. The president
of the Anti Lottery League of the
7th ward being present was called
upon, and made some very encourag.
ing remarks as to the prospects Of
the Anti Lottery cause in his district.
After which a motion was made
and seconded that the proceedings
Of this meeting be furnished the
Abbeyille Meridional and New Or.
Deans New Delta for publication.
On motion duly seconded the meeting
adjourned until the first Saturday Of
September, at ore o'clock, P. M.
.. Fl. O'Bryan, President.
J. L. Abshire, Secretary
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J. I. Abshire, Secretary
Perry, La, Aug. %, 1891

Perry, La, Aug. %, 1891.
At a called meeting of Perry
Bridge Anti Lottery League, Thos.
Henderson President being absent.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ransom was called to the
chair.
The folding resolutions were
adopted unanimously:
Whereas, certain newspapers, the
hireling Of Jno. Morris notibly, the
Picayune, Times Democr at, States,
City Item, La. Review and Baton
Rouge Advocate, are trying to In.
still into the minds of the people
ideas and doctrines contrary to NOR.
ais, virtue and good government.
And, whereas. in order, 10 more
effectually reach the masses, a plan,
by the free distribution Of their vile
sheets, has been adopted. Therefore,
be it resolved by this league, whose
names are h~ereunto attached, that we
condemn all such proceedings. that
the people of this country are not
paupers by any means, that they are
fully able to pay for their papers,
and furthermore, they claim the right
to select their own literature and
that We request the above named
papers or any and all others of that
persuasion to desist from sending us
their papers under any circumstances
unless ordered and paid for over our
own signatures.
Resolved, that we urge every anti,
lottery man in the State to boycott all
such papers.
Resolved that the Proceedings of
this league b published in the Delta
Vidette and Meridional; moved and
duly seconded that at our next meet.
ing any one who feels disposed 80 to
do propose a speech for the occasion,
and that we invite any Of our oppo.
nents to be present.
Motion carried to a%journ till the
first Saturday in September. at two
o'clock, P. u.
j. NJ. Ransom, Pres. Pro tenn.
J. It. Hamblet, Secretary.
Sigued:-Thos. Henderson, Pres,
1T. Hamblet, Secty.. w. D. Gooch,
ii. A. Spears, U. W. Slansbury,
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
10Th Judicial District Court
Parish of vermiEion,
Succession of George Morgan.
No. l65,

Notice is hereby given to ell parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the Tableaa
of Debts and Charges of the succession
of George Morgan and of community
existing between said deceased and his
surviving wife, Rachel Hofpauir, ac-
count and proposed distribution Of cash
proceeds of sale of property made by
Administrator on April End, 1891, filed
by Solomon Morgan Administrator OF
al dsuceession to file the same in writ
ing in the office of the clerk of court
within ten days from the date hereof.
Given under nay hand and seal Of
office this 22nd day Of August A. d.
1891.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of court.
W, B. White Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29
Tulane University OF Louisiana.

Tulane University embraces college,
high school, II. Sophie Newcomb Memorial
College for Young Women, law and medic
cal departments. The college has fonr
entific and Engineering. There is also q
special course of Electrical Engineering.
Next annual session of the a~eadamical de-
partments, including the I'll. Sophie New
comb College, begins October /. Law
department opens November. I6. Medical
department, October 10.
For special Or general catalogues apply
to the Secretary Of the University. Tulane
Hall. WIN. Preston JOHNSTON.
President.
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CONSUMPTION cuREn.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands BY ana
East India missionary the formula Of .
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of CONSUMPTION
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and an
tive and radical cure for Nervous DehiIif.
aud all Nervous Complaints. after hayinv
tested it's wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt it his duty Il.
make it known to his. suffering fellows'
Actuated by this motive and a desire to
relieve human suffering, I viii send fred
in German. French or Lnglish, with fpI
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addessing with stamp, naminS
this paper. w. A. NoYEs, $50 PoWers
Block. Rochester, N. N.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Tacenty-tJM Judicial District Court,
Parish Of Vermilion.
Succession Of Zeolide PTgean,
No. 1R.

No. l07.
Notice is hereby given to all parties rites
ing any opposition to make to the tableau
of debts and charges against the
succession of Zeolide Prejean with the
distribution among and provisional set
Element with the heirs, filed by Colin t.
Broussard administrator and to the dis
charge of said administrator and the
cancellation of his bond, to file the same in
writing in the office of the clerk of
court within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal of Office this 18th day of August
1891.
ALCIDE LEBLANC, Clerk.
White & Broussard, Attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29

The following named road oTerseers
made their annual reports, and the
amounts placed opposite their m were
allowed them for extra services, to WIFI:
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NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

Lanu OHCe at New orleans, La.
August 8. 1891.
Notices. hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof win be made
before the Judge, or Clerk OF District
Court, at Abbevllle. Louisiana, on Nom
day. September q, 1891, viz:
MARCEL FUSELIER,
for self and heirs OF Jules Fuselier, who
made Homestead Entry No. 5i13. for tho
NJ of SEA Sec. Is, TIP. II, SR. 5 East, La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
cultivation of, said land, viz: John T.
Broussard, Joseph Bonhomme, Gerasime
Guidry, Jim Theall, all of Vermilion par
ish, Louisiana.
CHARLES G. PALrREY, Register.
August Is, 1891.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29

The people Of Ruston are evident
~ tired of their baptist Boone
Carroll Democrat.
Or, to cut it short, their Ba.
boon(e). En-, Bro Morgan.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29

Last Wednesday warrants were is.
sued for John A. Morris, Paul Con.
rad, Jos. P. Horner and a number of
the lottery employees, on a charge of
violating the Anti lottery Postal bill.
They will soon be in the clutches of
Uncle Sam. l.4..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La,

Jnly IS, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
trict Court, at Abbayilie, Louisiana, on
Monday. August 81. 1891. viz:
ANNETTE SMITH,
widow Of Henry Smith, who made Home
stead Entry No. 1884, for the Lots / and
fractional section II, TIP. SIR. 4 East, La.
Meridian.
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: SEVERN
Leblanc, Eraste Leblanc, Samuel jones'
John Smith, all of Vermi1ion Parish. La.
CHAs. G. PALFREY, Register
July 25, 1891.
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Robt. Acy, j. NJ. Ransom, G. W,
Hamblet, Ell. J. Stansberry, G. NJ.
BigIow, J. M. Gooch. J. E. Gooch.
W. P. White, J. T. Brandin, Fl. G.
Harrington, j. G.. Lamar, S. W.
Staffard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Twenty-f fifth Judicial District Court
Parish of Vermilion,

Succession of FT0TeskG u. R0dT9gae.
No. 173,
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in the said succession or hav-
ing. any opposition to make to the
tableau of debts and charges of the
succession of F. M. Rodrigue and COM
munity fled by Jos. W. Dooley, admir-.
to file the same in writing in the Office
of the clerk of court within ten days
from date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal Of.
Office this 18th day of August 1891.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23

This Alpha Republican Club OF the NlIh Assembly
District held meeting last night at No. 5il East Fifth
st. and despite the rainy weather there was GOOD at
tendance Francis snyder presided and among the speak
ers were John Boody. Samuel J. Young and Charles L.
Halbcratadt Shortly after } O'Clock the meeting adj
ournd and went in body to the meeting OF the j. Soat
Fassett Republican Association at No. POI East Fourth
St. in the same district. The room was
not big enough here to hold all those who
came and many remained out In the hall. Francis
Snyder presided this meeting also the speakers being
Captaln Coleman Patrick O'Relly, p b. Laird George
Hnliard and Richard Grogan.
largo number OF Union Theological Seminary students
made applications yesterday for mandamus compelling the
Tammany inspectors to accept their registrations to-day
They are determined TO vote.
There was big Republican rally last night IN the
Nineteenth Ward Of Brooklyn undr the auspices
Garfield Battery. The meeting held No. 124
Harrson.ave Addresses made by Henry'A. Meyer,
tn, candidate for Mayor; Eugene +. o'Connor. jos pl
Aspinsn Lawrence Z. Malone Horace L. Dresser. Peter
Hess William j. Taylor Frank W. Angel, John Kisse.
Supervisor Carck and Eugene T. Elliott
The Mckinley Republican Club OF the XIth Assembly
District held It's regular weekly meeting last night
clubrooms No. 1oT West Thirty.fourh-st. About 2o(
members were present SPITE Of the sorm. Speeches wer
made BY he president j. CorCan, and by Robert Breck
cnrldga Ten men, formerly Democrats signed the pledg
To support the Republican candidates and enrolled
member. The officers present were: H. Flow, seconC
vco.presdent 4. r. Williams. third vicepresldent; j.
Lancaster, secretary; p DClemaD treasurer.
The eoAmerean Association Republican Frederick
Ro,zler president VIII hold ratification meeting on
Thursday night at No. 1876 West ThrtIethst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23

was effected yesterday in manner entirely nonotSD0
10 both Sides As result, Henry l.. sprsgue "'O.'
draws as candidate for the State Senate Onares ~.
Winch. who had been put up by the Cowle men asns'
Mr.. Gibbs for the Assembly leaves the field, ana COLO
mel John A. Grow, the Gibbs candidate for Auern"u'
also declines 10 run This leaves Lspenaro stewart
the only Republican candidate for senator IN "D
With District and Frederick S. Gibbs ana James A.
Cowle the only Republican candidates for Assembly man
and Alderman in the XIIIth District, insurng the suc
cess Of each and all of them. II is understood tnat
the bonds Of peace and harmony were MADE perPeVu"
nv an agreement giving each faction an equal repre-
sentaton in tie county and district committees Inns
arrangement will be perfected at tire primary elections
In January. ~ -, H.
The news that the gallant Republicans OF the
xII1th had buried all their long-sandng differences
and would now vote the ticket and present an u
broken front 10 the enemy election day was received
by their political brethren throughout the city with 10y
ana satisfnclon. Messages Of congratulauOn pOurGn
in up0n both ex Senator Gibbs and ex-Aloermah LOWE
All NE afternoon senator Stewart, TOO, was me 0p
iect NJ much congratulaton. Tho end OF the AllIul
tronbles ends also the chances Of his 1ammany op
moment Martin T. Mcmahon The Tammahy managers
heard the news with anything but pleased iaces'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
rs THIS MAN A COUYTERFEITER RI

The Yonkers police made capture On Thursday
night which fills Captain Mangn with pride. Yonkcrs
has been flooded lately with spurious coins and counter
felt bills, which were supposed to come from New
York. On Thursday night Hungarian. who after
ward said he Joseph Vearey. entered u grocery
store in Wells-ave and having ordered small bill Of
goods offered in payment $50 bill. The grocery
man had 10 change and sent out for IT, when the bill
was discovered to be counterfeit Vearey. however.
had become suspicious and started on run for the
river lie was captured after an exciting chase and
locked up. quantity OF good money was found upon
him but no oonnterfeits. lie arragned before
Judge Thayer and having waived examination. was
locked zap In default OF $4,000 ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
BROOKLYN WANTS ANOTHER BRIDGE.

The citizens Of the Eastern District OF Brooklyn
held a mass-meeting last night at the Labor Lyceum,
No 049 Willoughby-ave., to advocate the building Of
bridge across the East River from Broadway or
Grand-st. to some point Grandst., New York.
The building was crowded George H. Fisher presided.
The addresses were made by the city and county
candidates Of both the Democratic and Republican
parties.
The first speaker was David A. Body. the Demo
cratic candidate for Mayor Of Brooklyn. lie declared
that bridge was badly needed in the Eastern District
Brooklyn as a city could have this and many other
improvements II the citizens would stand shoulder to
shoulder and demand It. Senator McCarren referred
to tho opposition tho bridge in the Legislature and
told OF the efforts he made for It's passage in Albany.
One OF the arguments used against the bridge In the
Legislature, he said, the belief that the Union
Elevated Railroad should have the franchise In his
opinion IL mattered not whether individuals or cor
poratlons built the bridge Edward II. Schlueter, the
Republican candidate for Senator next introduced
and was received with cheers. He said that he was
strongly In favor OF the project.
Corporation Counsel jerks in his address urged the
necessity Of the bridge Joseph c. Hendrix. Joseph
Aspinall, Henry A. Meyer, the Republican candidate
for Mayor; Justice Neu and Assemblyman James
Quigley addressed the meeting. Before the meeting
adjourned resolutions were adopted favorng the build
Ing OF q bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
MR.. DEPEw IN ROCHESTER.
GIVING LARGE AUDIENCE P1THY REASONS WHY
THEY SHOULD VOTE FOX FAssETT.

THEY SHOULD VOTE FOR FAssEfT'
Rochester Oct. 90 Especially. NJ Dope"
addressed al Washington Rink tonight one OF the
largest political meetings ever held in Rochester
Irryis r. Ross presided and than $500 persons
were present Mr. Depew urged all his hearers 70
register, aud TO vote the right ticket lie compareo
Mr. Fassett with Mr. Flower, basing MS preferences
for the former largely on his superior knowledge OF
State affairs On the question Of the worlds FaI
Mr. Depew said in substance: "The Democratic
orators say the deep burning, cxgent issue OF tno
hour Is the Worlds Fair. II Mr.. Flower Is elected,
they expect to bring the Fair back from chicago ana
hold II In New-York. Nothing now DO done about
the Fair Mr. Depew showed conclusively that the
reduction in State taxes Is due 10 the corporation
and inheritance taxes devised by Republicans He
criticised the Democratic canal administration, and
replied to Governor Hn's New.York speech, saying
that the Governor had wanted investigation OF the
canals by the friends Of It's Managers The speaker
ayowed himself a friend OF the canal system.
In answering the conundrum "Whnt Is Demo
cratfn Mr.. Depew showed that in New-England and
In NewYork the Democrat favors tariff for revenue,
and in the West and South free trade In New
England he wants O good, honest gold dollar. in the
West, free coinage while In New-York he straddles.
Mr.. Depew took strong ground in favor OF the Aus
Tallan ballot and predicted Republican victory. In
closing he referred to the good crops, the Mckinley
bill the Republican financial legislation and reciprocity
fourn-hand, with Providence sitting on the box.
William A. Sutherland followed Mr.. Depew In a
forcible address. An overflow meeting was held at
the City Hail. and was addressed by Mr.. Lltchman, Of
there also, but was prevented by sore throat which
he contracted in Syracuse last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
THE CANVASS IN BROOKLYN.
MANY ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS HELD DESPITE
THE STORM.

MANY ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS HELD DESPITE
THE STORM.
Several meetings were held in the interests of the
Republican candidates In Brooklyn last evening and
well attended despite the inclement weather.
An enthusiastic meeting held by the Kings County
Protective League in Everett Hail. at Bridge and
WlllOughby SITS. John Rooney presided. In his speech
he set forth twelve good for the election Of
Jacob sloat Fassett The other speakers included
Colonel James Adair, DR.. S. S. Howell and James
Crimmins.
meeting In the interests OF the campaign Of
Henry A. Meyer for the Mayoralty held last even
ing in the Criterion Theatre, In Futon-s Grand
ave-, by the Business Mems League Charles A..
Meter presided. Among the speakers Mr.. Meyer,
Frederick Wells Jared Chambers, IL. T. Clapp, James
O'Connor, Joseph Hennenlotter and John McGahey.
The InvincIble Club Of the Twenty-thlrd Ward gave
a reception IN honor Of ex-senator Eugene F. oConnor,
candidate for Secretary OF State, at the club rooms,
No. 343 Gates-ave., last evening. The rnin-storm
prevented the outdoor portion Of the proceedings but
within the clubhouse hearty enthusiasm prevailed.
Speeches were made by number Of prominent men,
including ex-senator OCOnnOr, Henry A. Meyer,
Arthur c. Wade, candidate for State Controller, and
William c. Wallace. James X. skinner presided, and
the Reception Committee included c. H. Luengene,
A. ii. LEIGH, X. b. LOOMS, John T. Dallas, Edward
Mccain and Ward Philips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
TIE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS.
DIFFERING OPINIONS ON THE SILVER QUESTION
.,rr, .rtrr r>rr1,n rArr cnNfNrEpcE Acr

DIFFERING OPINIONS ON Ihh SlLfEh QOEollON
AND THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT.
Omaha Neb Oct 22-The Trans Mississippi Con-
gress devoted its session to-day to the discussion OF
silver resolutions The Congress first voted upon the
second minority report which favored the calling OF an
international congress for the purpose Of establishing
a universal ratio Of gold and silver values and was
opposed to the free and unlimited coinage Of silver
All the States voted against the section excepting
Minnesota, South Dakota and fourteen delegates from
Nebraska. The vote stood % for and 116 against
The vote upon the first minority report which IA
yored free and unlimited coinage Of all silver offered
to the United States mints then taken. 1t stood
So for and 95 against
This left the majority report Just as 1t had been pre-
sentcd The vote occurred upon the majority report
favoring free silver coinage for the American product
only. The vote stood 102 for and As against. The
States voting dyes" upon the majority report were
Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska as votes)
New-MexlcO, Oregon, South Dakota 90 votes and
Utah. The States voting "no" were Arkansas, Cali
fornia Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Ne
braska (6 votes) Texas Il vote)
An interesting debate arose over the resolution
offered by Dr. Miller OF Nebraska, declaring that the
Interstate Commerce law was hindrance TO interstate
commerce and should be repealed. DIR. Miller sup
ported the resolution and quoted General MCNua, Of
Chicago, on the failure Of the law to furnish relief
Commerce law had benefited some OF the Eastern COM
mercial centres but st had been curse TO the Trans
Mississippi States. The resolution laid over until
the next meeting OF the congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
Island Caffrey's pavilion and bathing houses Vi,
moved back TO the inlet side.
no THANKS FOR SAVING DROWNING wuu

no THANKS FOR SAVING DROWNING Woxn.
While DR.. Samuel I. Meyers. Of Bayonns, xL
was attending patient in John staats's home as
Is West Fifty-thlrd St. in that city YESTERDAY |,
casually glanced through window Oyerl0oGirf "a
Morris Canal, and noticed mass Of clothing sosr,,
by the house. The attention Of Mr.. stats vas ssls
u the discovery. Perceiving that the clothing a
velOped human body, he ran up the street hsIsan;
for help. Two men responded With long poles IA
as the men got ready to fish out the body II al.
When It again came to the surface the clothing bugs
it up long enough TO enable the men to haul II asass
The rescued person was handsome woman, VIA
hazel eyes and wavy brown hair. She was spEarailF
dead but after half hours labor under the dissn
of the ply slcan she was resuscitated. SUI uneq.
scious however, she was sent TO the Bayonns Hos.
pital I'm an ambulance. II took the surgeons peis
almost an hour to restore her to consciousness II
all their questions she Mt first gave Huar
she said that she was Elizabeth Hunsein Of No. ~
Railroad ave., Jersey City. She said that she visos
10 die and asserted that she had tried to oomni
suicide on Wednesday BY gashng her left wrist EI
ing TO bleed to death, she rode 10 BayOnne 10 horse
car, and jumped into the canal when no one ~
looking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 22.-At the meeting Of n
American Missionary Society to-day the election 4
officers resulted as follows: President, tle Rev. d.
william NJ. Taylor, New-York; vice-prcsidenv, ~
Rev. DR.. A. ]. F. Behrends, New-York the Rev d.
F. A. Noble, Illinois; the Rev. DR.. Alexander ~
Kenzie and the Rev. DR.. ID. o. Mears, MassachrShs
and the Rev. DR.. Henry Hopkins, Mlsscun; ~
responding secretaries, the Rev. Dr. ~ E. stnal.
the Rev. D. A. F. Beard and the Rev. Dr. T.
Woodbury., New-York; recording secretary the Rev.
Dr. NJ f. Strictly, New York; treasurer, H. W. lhs
bard, New York; auditors, Peter McCaree and R.
Barnes. Ncw-York; executive committee, ta tD
years c. t. Christensen, Brooklyn; for three yeH.
Joseph H. Twitchell Hartford; William II. Wat
New.York: ]. w. Cooper, Connecticut; John H. sSa-
burn Massachusetts; Charles Fierce Nes.
York. The association decided TO meet In Harich
next year.