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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-09-19
TIE LOTTERY Barbecne.


David Franks sugar house last
Sunday. There were a large mum,
Der of ladies and children in at.
tendance, aud. the men were about
equally divided between, ants; pros
and the fellows who dont-care-how.
.it,goes.
Joseph j. Abadie called the
meeting Ito order and named
Granville b. Shaw as presi-
dent, and the following gentlemen
were called to the stand as vice
presidents: e. W. Gaspard. Martin
Bagley, Silvan friedrich, Jules Bou-
dreaux, G. Dilhan, H. K: Robinson,
A. G.. Maxwell, j. d. Landry, NJ. L.
Morton, A. J. Porter, A. j. Gibson,
LodoVic Lequex, A. d. Meauz, B.
,Lebia nc. Numa Hebert, Theophile
Dutel, P. Numa Broussard, Jules
Hebert, Octave Hebert, E. W. Huff,
Felix O'Neal, John CLARK, Sevene
.Hebert, Alcide Hebert, Philip Bou.
dreaux. Adam Boudreaux. Joe For.
man. John Nugier and w e, Kiube
and W..O. Pipes, Secretary.
The president then introduced as
the first speaker Hon. Gilbert Dupre
Of st. Landry.
The gentleman said: That the
people Of Vermilion were blessed by
nature with the most congenial Of
climes, and the richest of soils in this
country of all countries, yet, they
la%nguished in poverty and ignorance.
All because they are misgoverned,
and because the men who should
have their interests most at heart
were welded to an unreasonable
prejudice, !. e., that lotteries are
immoral and our State is not in need
Of John A. Morris money. He
how John A. Morris, with an
all comprehending and charitable
eye, had seen the, pitiable and deplor-
able condition Of our people and
Uttered to run a lottery for their
benefit from which he assured a
of $5O0,O00: how he had
figured onthis question till he now
declares that be can net US 5 1850,
300, over and beyond the Legitimate
expenses of the business and a
sotisfactor,y return for
himself. He said that it was on
this proposition that tue issue had
been taken between the poor honest
of the State and such Unborn
lemagogues as Hon. e. Ed. A.
W hite, whose iutire political career
laid bare by simple repetition Of
hat scathing sentence, Help me,
Jassins, or / sink"
The Hon. Judge Castellanos of
New I IBERIA, followed. In Parisia
with Partisan elegance and
oarisian grace, he beamed upon bis
audience though an elegant pair Of
spectacles with the most
effect. With that easy nom
balance for which he is noted, he
allied into his subject, after exciting
admiration by several brilliant tacks
If of his course. This was merely
o gain the attention of the audience
!owever, as he speedily changed his
and sped over the political
1cean with a fair wind and all sail
ct. Tn lacking, 81. e." iu opening
is address, he showed his versatility
y quoting from some historical
llaractre we'll known words II
rant my coffee!" Bring me my
At this the audience were
pell bound.
District Attorney Ogden Of st.
made q vsry ehaste and
lassic address ornamented with
ztracts from "The Lady Of the
AXE" and his lovefor lovely woman.
told of his warlike ancestry. of
ow his great, grand grand fathers
I'D 6t bled and died for freedom at
Thermopyla Hastings.
Bunker Hill and Ger.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-09-19
Our Public Schools.
VlRMILIoN PARISH, !
Sept. 9th, 1884,
EDITOR MERIDIoNAL


| have not been a constant reader
sof the Star fer some months, so il
was with surprise that / read the
leading editorial in the issue oil
August 29th. Especially when ]
remember that while the lottery bill
was before the Legislature, Editor
Watts stated in reply to DIR. Hamb.
let, that he was opposed to the
amendment" bat believed it should
come before the people of the State
for their action. And that the
present time when before the legis.
~iature) was not the proper time 10
oppose the amendment. Well, wise
men some times change" and it seems
Watts has done 50 in this case.
The argument he has to offer is
the threadbare plea of poverty. of
the State to provide necessary funds
for the education of our children,
and he gives some figures from.
school statistics of our parish to
strengthen his argument.
Let US Investigate a little, taking
his own figures for 1889. The
number of children in the parish is
reported to have beed 4045 enrolled
only 6S9, while the average attend
ance was only 385. or only a little
more than one half of the enrolment.
Was it lack of funds that caused
such a falling off in the attendance?
Was it lack of funds that has, and is
to-day keeping thousands of children
from going to the schools that are
almost at their doors? Does any
Lotteryite know of a single instance
in the parish of Vermilion where a
child has been refused admission
into our public schools because there
was no room? And do you not
know Of hundreds who do not attend
school simply through lack Of inter.
est on the part OF parents or the
necessity of having the children.
work We have now in the parish
at least Is school houses, capable of
accommodating some 1900 children
who could lie educated with little OF
more eqpense to the parish than
was paid To- the 1856.
When the capacity Of our school
is taxed to its utmost, and
the school treasury ceases to have
a balance Of fun, $1,000 to $4,000 in.
it, will be time enough for as to.
look up other sonrses for money for
for our schools. Let us utilize the
advantages we possess rather than.
cry povertyl poverty! We are not
poor.
If the amount of energy spent in
about-being poor was used
% induce thoe who are not patrons
If our schools to become sach, we
WOULD be able to show a much
better attendance in 1891 than we
lid In 1889.
Will any same man or woman
lain that by adding $4,000 to our
chool fund we would attract a
child more than is now
nrolled, or that it wonld induce
hat child to be more regular in
tendance? No it would not.
The claim IS made that we have
nut one school house to At square
liles Of territory, but as Watts has
OF bee in the parish long, he is
'robably ignorant in regard to the
haractor Of our parish, and does
OF know that a large portion is sea
that is notand never can be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
MAJOR FRED. SCOTT WTTHDRAWS.
He Sewers His Connection with the Firm
of Thomas Branch g. Co.

The old-established banking firm of
Thomas Branch 4 Co. was dissolved on the
LIST instant, Major Fred. Il. Scott and his
son, Fred. W. Scott. retiring. The business
will be continued under the firm-name by
Mr.. John T. Branch and his sons. Blythe
W. and j. Kerr Branch.
Major Scott, it is understood, Will not
for the present engage in any business,
except such as is demanded by his posi-;
tons as president of the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad. president OF the Pc
tersburg Savings and Insurance Company
of Petersburg. and yice-president of the
Merchants National Bank. He has been
an active and energetic man-of-aflairs for
years, and needs physical rest as far as
possible. In the conduct of the interests
with which he remains connected he will
be assisted by his son. The latter will
probably spend some time at his fathers
splendid farm.
The house of Thomas Branch * Co. was
founded by the late Thomas Branch, father
of Mr.. John =. Branch. early III this CEN
fury and was located at Petersburg origi-
naly, and has been in existence ever since
under the several names of Thomas Branch
& Brother, Thomas Branch X Sons. and
Thomas Branch Il Co. At one time ITS in
terests were identified with the house of
Branch, Sons & Co., of Augusta, Ga. The
Petersburg house was closed after the deaf h
of the lamented Colonel James Il. Branch
IN 1853
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
THE HOLLYWOOD ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting at Noon Tomorrow and
Anniversary Celebration at Night.

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Holly
wood Memorial Association will be held IN
the lecture-room of the Second Presbyte-
rian church tomorrow at IL NJ. The OH
GERS for the coming year will be elected
and several matters of importance and In
terest, &C., discussed. One dollar year
constitutes membership and 1t is earnestly
requested that every member will be pres
ent.
The association will celebrate the twen-
ty-ffth anniversary of their organization
by a mass-meeting at $3.50 o'clock to-mor-
row night at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Hail. Major Robert Stiles, amem-
Der of the Advisory Board of the associa-
ton, will give short account of the work
which has been done in the past and which
is proposed to be done in the future.
DIR. Hoqe will deliver al address but will
not decide upon his subject until to-mor-
row. The Blues Band will be present,
and Captain Frank Cunningham will sing
some of the old wartime melodies, Lorena
and some others.
The programme is q most interesting
one, and the ladies invite Lee Camp and all
other veteran organizations OF the city aud
the public generally.
Admission will be free. The meeting will
begin at $3.50 promptly, and most enjoy
able treat is in store for those who are in
time TO secure seats. As none of these are
reserved it will be case OF first come, first
served
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
coNFERRINe ABOUT THE DEBT.
state officials and Leading Democrats In
Consultation Regarding That Letter.

The Governor was in conference yesterday
with Auditor Maryo, Second-Auditor Ruff
fin. Senator Henry Q. Wlckam (Inember OF
the Legislative Debt Commission, Mayor
Fllyson chairman of the State Democratic
Committee), and Mr. Thomas Martin, of
Albemarle, q member of the same CON-
mittee.
II is understood that the conference had
reference to the letter received by the
Governor from the New York committee
on the debt settlement. Tho exact con-
tents of that letter cannot be ascertained,
as the Governor is not ready to give 1t to
the public, but it appears to be an open
secret that the committee ask an interview
with the Governor in order to submit
plan for the solution of the vexed problem.
The basis Of the proposition, agreed upon
by the committee and to be submitted to
the State has already been published, but
the matter of terms has not been nego-
tiated.
The resolution under which the Legisla-
tive Debt Commission was raised does not
authorize those gentlemen TO consider any
proposition exceeding the terms OF the
Riddleberger act. The question, though,
il is said, is whether the resolutions intend
ed to limit the commission to the original
act or as il has been amended IN recent
years. IL il construed to mean the latter
il will make o difference of about six mil
lion dollars-the amount of the outlawed
coupons under the WIcKham act. From
this il will be seen that there is different
construction placed upon the meaning or
the Riddleberger act.
No practical steps can be taken toward
o settlement until 100000 of Virginia
bonds have been deposited with the State.
The Governor said yesterday afternoon
that he was not prepared to give any,
thing to the papers touching the debt mat
tar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
RriefLocal Items.

The Common Council meets tomorrow
night.
The Otey Battery reinion will occur at
the Old Pump-House june 9Th.
Mr.. W. B. Ryder. superintendent Of the
Georgia Pacific railroad, Is III the city.
Captain Val Dysart. OF the Pullman Pal
ace Car company, at the Exchange Hotel.
The German Minstrels played at the
Theatre yesterday and last night to good
and we'll pleased audiences.
Rev. William Troy is in the city, and will
preach ut his church, corner of First and
Leigh streets, at II A. NJ. and Z. Nj.
There will be q meeting of the Veteran
Corps OF the First Virginia regiment at the
Armory tomorrow night at O'CLOCK.
William Anderson (coloredD was received
at the penltenuary yesterday from Man.
chester to serve four years for grand lar
ceny.
The repairs 10 the Pump-House ma
chinery are progressing. most fayorably
under the supervision OF Superintendent
G. E. Boiling.
Hon. Basil B. Gordon, of Rappahannock,
sailed from Europe on the Goth of April.
He bad been at Nice and it is understood
that his health is greatly improved.
The city ambulance was summoned yes
terday afternoon to attend colored woman
at the First police-station who had been
| cut. She was taken to the almshouse for
| treatment.
The body Of Mr.. NJ. B. Buchanan, the
young man who was drowned Friday eve
ming while fishing near the Chesapeake and
| Ohio wharves, had not been found OF a
late hour last night.
The funeral Of Mr.. A. Fl. Burnett, a
| former resident of Richmond, who was
employed on Belle Isle as q mailer. and who
| died in Ashland, KY, q day or two ago,
will take place from the Pine-Street Bap-
fist church at o'clock this afternoon.
The Juvenile Temple. Good Templars,
visited Lee-Camp Soldiers Home Friday
evening and received o hearty welcome
from the veterans. They were introduced
by DistrIct-Chie Templar Burrows and
rendered an entertaining musical and reel
tation programme in the chapel.
The Religious Herald will have as q special
feature this week excellent pictures OF
Hon. John HARRISON, president of the
l Southern Baptist Convention, and of Rev.
| Carter Helm Jones, preacher of the Con.
yention sermon. IL will also print faithful
pictures of the First Baptist church, Biz.
minghaIn, and its pastor, Rev. w. l.. Pick
ard, ID. ID.
Mr.. w. r. Mason. president Of the Bur.
ton Electric Company, writes from Chi.
eago that the Federal-Street and Plea.
SAINT Valley Railway Company of Ale
gheny, Pa, has determined to throw out
all their stoves and use the Burton heaters
on sixty cars next winter. and that il i
more than likely the Second-Avenue road
OF the same city will adopt the heaters.
Rev. Il. Herbst, of Columbus, Ohio, viii
preach this morning Ia Bethlehem Evan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS AND |
SirIons' MONUMENT ASSOCIATION,
SFcRETApY's OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va. May 2, 81. .

RICHMOND, Va. May z, lssl.
Mr.. j. TAYLOR Stratton, the. agent OF TINS
ASSOCIATION. has collected and this DAY palu
70 the Treasurer the following contIi5u-
tions to the monument fund: CS 70 par Jonh
$40. George f. Fisher, Esq., 800, George
W. Anderson & Son, S25; j. y; Tree. ISL,
$40 Colonel W. II. Palmer, $l5; captain
u. ID. Starke, S20--total, $3.50, 80.
Mr.. Stratton has not been able 70 aeV .he
much time during the past week 70 !. tine le
work OF the association, out ne mas rnu'
with great encouragement. A large num-
Der of our citizens have promised to con- con-
tribute and all VINO have done 50 sT pre- wss
agorded them of contributing 10 the pa
triotic work of buildinga monument to the
private soldiers and sailors OF the C9nde tbs
whole of his time and attention toa can.
yass of the city, and we ask for HIM that
Consideration which the cause merits.
y. G. RIcHARDsoN,
President Confederate Soldiers and Sailors
Monument Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
THE ST. JOHNS ANNIVERSARY.
Its sesqui-CentennIait to BE Celebrated on
the 10th OF June.

The sesoui-centennial of old st. Johns
church VIII be celebrated on the 10th Of
June next, and the occasion promises to
be one of marked interest. The reason
that date has been selected Is that on the
yestrv-books is an entry showing that one
Randolph contracted to build the church
and have it completed by June 10, l74l.
The programme of the celebration has
not been perfected IN all its details. nor is
il vet definitely known who will take the
prominent parts In the ceremonies, but
tins much has been decided upon: A morn
ing service will be held at which there will
be a sermon dealing with the ecclesiastical
history of Henrico parish: In the eve
ning there will be in addition 10 the regu-
lar services an essay treating Of the place
of tho church in natural history and an
grafton.
The occasion will be commemorated by
putting in the church a memorial in the
form Of handsome lecturn which is much
naa1a1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
ANOTHER GOOD SERMON.
Rev. Mr. CaliSh Delivers an Interesting
Discourse on the Bible.

A well-pleased congregation attended
services at the Synagogue Beth Ahaba
yesterday morning. As on the preceding
evening Rev. Edward NJ. Calish. OF Peoria,
Illinois. oficiated.
How the Bible Stands" was the theme
of the sermon, which even surpassed that
of Friday night. The congregation was
delighted, and il must certainly have been
gratifying TO the reverend gentleman 20
see how highly his splendid effort was APP
preciated.
In speaking of the Bible. Mr.. Calish
commented on the fact that though re-
peated efforts had been made to pick the
Book Of Books TO pieces, il remained in
tact, the foundation of oil law, human and
divine. That il was the work of mon who
were inspired by God himself admitted of
no doubt, and even Time. the destroyer Of
all else, could not touch il.
In the delivery of his two sermons here
pr. Calish used no notes whatever. On
both occasions there were large crowds,
and so Tar as could be learned there was
not single one of his hearers who was
not pleased with him.
Mr.. Calish expects to return home to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
DEEDS oE SALE RECORDED.
Transcript of Those Entered In the City
and County Courts.

The following deeds Of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday IN the Clerks
Office of the Chancery Court:
William Baker and wife TO Archibald
Hutcheon, 16 feet on west side of Thir-
teenth street near Leigh, $500.
A. ID. Gordon and wife to l.. 2. Crowder,
30 feet on east side of Randolph street near
Hermann Schmidt and wife TO Willie A..
wife of John G.. Mattern, 20 feet on south
side Of Canal street between Adams and
jefferson, $500.
Same to Emma Jane Lewis, 20 feet on
Canal street at southeast corner of Jeffer-
J'F. Ross Tabb to David Barnes, guar
dian of Annie G.. Locknart his interest in
the Ropewalk property, $500.
COUNTY COURT OF HESBIco.
A j. Chewing and Edward s. Rose and
wives to Charles j. Shuman and Morris
Ganss, 60 feet on west side OF Montelro
street and 60 feet on east side of Mitchell
street. near Richmond. $500.
Northside Land Company TO Clara L.
Green, Lot G. Square AZ, and Lot II, Square
SO. Chestnut Hill, $500.
Gertrude Prince to w. J. Westwood, 759
feet on Osborne turnpike near Almonds
creek, $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
THR LICENsE IssUED.
MANcHEsTeR's SHORT CHAPTER.
The Jury Failed to Agree-To Make Ice
Personals and Briefs.

The Jury in the Whitehead will case was
unable to agree and was discharged. II IS
evident that they were ten for and two
against the will.
a ten-ton EGGPLANT is expected TO be IN
opqration in Manchester by the first OF
June, A meeting of those interested was
held Yesterday and the necessary machine
nv ordered, which, it is thought, will belde-
liyered in few days. The officers OF the
company will be selected and site for the
plant chosen tomorrow. Among those IN
terested are A. j.. Adamson, Bowen x
Bradley, w. S. Rolin, A. j. Bradley, Nun
nally Brothers, W. A. Simkins, and >. L.
Bradley.
Rev. DR.. w. d. Thomas, of Richmond
College. will preach at Bainbridge-S Street
Baptist church this morning at IL O'Clock.
Mir. Whitlock, q ministerial student OF the
same institution, will fill the pulpit OF
night. ,,rn
The Executive Board of the Middle DIS
trict Baptist Association met yesterday
and made recommendation to allow
Sknquarter and Gill's-Groye churches to
arrange for assistance in helping them ON.
Next Tuesday night there will be an en-
tertainment at Gibbs Opera House for the
benefit of Meade-Memorial church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03

400 feet 10 the summit Of Nj. Hamilton,
whore the great telescope Of James Lick Is
situated.
As we asccnded from the beautiful city
OF San Jose, on well graded road. the
Wow OF the charming valley Of Santa
Clara became more and more extensive
tho grand pictures Of nature all around
US, below and above.
Professor Keller gave us a cordial well
come, and very kindly showed US all over
the building. He then directed the mas
sive telescope 10 Sirius (the dog starr and
we had fine view OF that great star. This
Is deservedly known as the greatest tele-
scope OF the world, the lens being thirty
ak inches in diameter.
Our trip through California has been a
most enjoyable one, but we still love our
Richmond home, and expect 10 return
about the Goth of May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
Items from the County Court.

William P. Merriman was before Justice
Vincent, of Henrico county. yesterday
charged with an assault upon G. Williams.
He was required to enter into recog-
nizance to keep the peace in the penalty
of $50.
w. A. Smith, charged with obtaining
goods under false pretence, was discharged
on account of informality in the warrant.
The warrant was issued by another JUS
tice.
The case Of Joe Simpson. charged with
larceny, continued until the eth instant
and prisoner admitted to bail in penalty of
800.
The following persons have been sum-
moned to act as grand jurors for the May
term of the court: Il. A. Hendley, T. II.
Turpin, Adam Jasper, NJ. S. Burton. VIII
liam Scott, w. ID. Irby, John L. Maynard,
Thomas Guy, w. A. Harris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
A. HUIZLER'S Sons,
SIS east Broad street.

As nearly every family has to do some
shopping in the Dry Goods line about
this season Of the year, it is well for
the shoppers to know what is tho best
guide for pursuing that course, which to
some is a great pleasure and to others
inst the reverse. II we had to express
our advice in single sentence we should
say Avoid the merchant whose reputa-
ton is based solely upon shrewdness, and
seek the one who is known to be honest
and square.
The one you select may be shrewd
also, but he will be wise enough to give
his customers the full benefit of the
knowledge he has CLEANED from e1pe-
rience and you are safe in his hands
We have been watching the market
closely this season and but little that
was worth knowing as to styles, prices,
or fabrics has escaped our notice. Conse-
quently our stock has been the choicest,
most attractive, and every way most sat
isfactory we have ever owned.
Dress Goods has come in for the lions
share OF attention, and everything that
was worth seeing has been shown over
our counters.
The time for worsted Dress Materials
has nearly passed by, but we still have
some OF the best shades Of Henriettas,
serges and Bourettes for those who have
not yet been supplied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
Natlonal Decoration-paY.

Phil. Kearny Post, G.. A. R., is making
the usual arrangements for its annual OBJ
seryance OF Internationally services, May
SOth. This year, while sending special de-
tails to other cemeteries surrounding Rich
mond, they will give particular attention
to the cemeteries at Cold Harbor and Seven
Pines. The post will visit these cemeteries
in a body and at each will have elaborate
ceremonies as provided for in the Grand
Army of the Reprblic service-book. A
meeting of their Memorial Committee will
be held Wednesday evening next, when
the programme will be completed and
when il will be determined which ceme-
terry will be visited first on that day. Last
year 1900 flags, 1000 bouquets, and barrels
OF loose flowers were distributed, besides
the planting of 500 rose-bushes. and this
year il rs expected they will be able TO be
more generous in their tributes to their de-
parted comrades.