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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
Let Us Celebrate.

In view of the approaching speedy
completion of the railroad would it
not be meet and proper that the cfti.
zens Of Abbeville take some steps
looking toward celebrating in an
appropriate manner the inauguration
Of railway communication with the
rest of the world Surely an event
which has been eagerly looked for
war0 to BY our people for SO many
years, now that it has become the
'consummation most devoutly wished
for" should not be passed over in
indifference.
The completion Of the railroad to
Abbeville makes a new era in the
history " Vernilion parish. It's
coming will quicken and stimulate
into unwonted activity all kinds of
enterprise, and cause the waste
places to blossom as the rose.
Who will be the first one to move
in getting up a public demonstration
10 welcome the arrival of the Iron
Horse ?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

No argument should be required
to convince any we'll informed citi.
zen Of the Third district, whatever
his political predictions, that the
only serious candidate in the field is
Hon. Andrew Price, the Democratic
nominee, and that his reelection is a
matter of course. There is not the
remotest chance for uniting the. con-
fused and homogeneous elements that
compose the opposition, and the ball
lot cast against Mr.. Price might as
well be thrown into the fire instead
of the ballot box, SO far as any con-
sideration OF its practical utility or
effect is oncelned.-Donaldsonyil
Chief.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
YOU can WIN $4,000

by estimating the plurality Of the
total popular vote. or nearest to it,
which either Harrison or Cleveland
will receive. For particulars see
this weeks Family Story Paper. Ont
to day. All news. stands.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

Hugh Watson, the energetic editor
Of the Trinity Herald has secured
from the St. Louis merchants a dona.
tion Of 1000 sacks Of corn meal and
$25 worth Of medicines for the relief
of the Catahoula food sufferers.
Bully for Watson, and all honor to
st. Louis
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
Free speech I'm the south.

~.
for Congress from this district is the
editor Of the Farmers Union de-
PAL tment of the Lake Arthur
Herald. and in its issue of the 18th
instant we find the following /:
IF President Harrison should visit
the south and Mrs. Harrison should
accompany him, as she has a perfect
right to do, and if he should appear
at a public meeting to discuss politi-
cal matters and a mob should throw
rotten eggs at him and hit Mrs. Har.
rison, the State in which such an
outrage occurred would be declared
under martial law and the whole
power Of the federal government
would be called upon 10 suppress the
insurrection.
To do full justice to Bro. Mills
intelligence we hardly think he be-
lieves all this himself. In this coun,
try there is no divinity which doth
hedge about a king or president
either, and in the event that any
sneh unseemly indignity as above
described should be offered to the
chief magistrate of the Union the
perpetrators would, if detected, be
severely punished, but the Federal
Government would De absolutely
powerless to interfere.
That General Weaver should have
been r~otten-egged in Georgia was
an outrage and the act was prompt
ly denounced by all the leading
Democratic journals in the South. II
General Weaver was really anxious
to continue his canvass of that State
he should have accepted the offer Of
Governor Northen to furnish him
protection and appear on the plat
form with him as an additional guar
antee.
There can be doubt Of the fact
that General Weaver was not as
well received in the South as else
where, but he is in q large measure
responsible for that fact. 1t is but
human that people should cherish
some feeling Of resentment against
the ruthless invaders who ravaged
and laid waste their homes, and in
those sections where the Federal
commanders had been unduly severe
that feeling still exists and General
Viewers conduct at Pulaski, Tenn,
during the war caused him to be
placed in the same category with
those who had inflicted the actual
wrong. Nor was he egged because
he was not a Democrat. He was,
with how much reason we can not
say, distasteful to the parties who so
far forgot their self respect as to
outrage the hospitality of the State.
It is not so many years ago since
a brilliant young democrat a mem.
Der Of the State legislature was
rotten egged by a lot Of toughs
while making a speech on Canal
street, New Orleans. We regret
that Gen. Weaver received such
treatment in Georgia and believe
that a deep stain marks the act, but
we are proud to note that 10 his
tour of Louisiana, Gen. Weaver and
party were accorded a respectful
hearing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

The Governor has appointed the
following direct tax commissioners
Messrs. Frank L, Richardson and
Charles Carroll Of New Orleans;
.Jospeph P. Beasley, Of Shreveport
and Fl. N. Sherburne, of Baton
Rouge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

After ar absence of several
months, we are glad to welcome
back to our exchange table the
Trinity Herald. Bro. Hugh Wat.
son has had a rough time of it with
the overiows, but he is on deck
once more and full Of energy as
eyer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
Perry Pointers.

Ed. Meridional:
Showers again this morning here
settled the dust and gives the gar
dens a fresh lease of life.
Mr.. Wilson, an energetic gentle.
man from Texas, has rented the
Perry place and moved his family
here. We are glad of such access
sions to Perry, it seems to inspire us
with new life and serves to imnart
some energy to us sleepy people to
see an energetic man around. Wish
this vicinity was full of such folks.
Revs. benson and Norwood are.
holding a series of meetings at our
burg, and from present indications
We are going to be much benefited
BY them. Our pastor has endeared
himself to the people here and it flls
US with sadness to hear of the near
approach of the Conference, for we
are go sorry TO part with Bro. Den.
son, perhaps we may have him back.
if such should be the case we will
be truly glad.
We are very sad to have to write
~ E 49,
of the death Of VIM Gooch, junior,
son of w. D. Gooeh, one of Perry's
most respected citizens. Bud las we
ali called him. was a very promising
young man just entering manhood.
he would have been 20 years ia De.
cember. of more than ordinary
intelligence, beloved by all, the old
as well as The young were his true
frieuds. The bereaved family have
our sincere sympathy. We can truly
sympathize with them as we have
passed through the deep waters of
affection ourselves, but we have
learned to trust our all to the mercy
aud goodness of our aliwise God
VINO knoweih what is best for US.
Nav God in his goodness ponr the
oil of healing on their torn and
bleeding hearts, and may they be
truly brought to say ''I'he Lord
gave, and the Lord has taken away,
and blessed be the nameof the Lord
and come out Of their aaliction as
gold purified by fire.
J. N. Ransom and wife and Mr..
Gooeh of this place attended the
Peoples Party meeting at Theclet
Theriot's Hall last Saturday; also
the meeting at Prairie Greig school
house in the evening. We had d
very good meeting. I. j. Mills, our
candidate for Congress, made an
excellent fpeech at both places; the
best OF order prevailed and the peo-
pie were just as earnest and deter.
mined and enthusiastic us they have
always been at our meetings. Ours
lis a fight for principle not party.
and we have no bitter words for any
as we are working for the good Of
all. Equal rights forall and special
privileges for none, aud we>can ask
Gods blessing on all we do.
Prof. G.. G. Roberts has furnished
US with the following standings for
October, made by the Perry school:
FIRST CLASS.
Lizzie Mills SO ST
Minnie Holmes, 96
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

Editor Carey of the Jennings Re
porter has disposed Of his paper to
P. NJ. Kokanour, of the Lake Arthur
Herald, who will conduct both
papers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER s, 1892

Turn out Tuesday and vote for
clean government and white suprem-
acY. Vote for Cleveland and Price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05

Governor Foster has been SPEND
ing the week at his home in Frank
lin. On Wednesday he spoke to the
scholars of the New Iberia High
School.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
The Third Ksartr.
Editor Meridional

Editor Meridional =:
In an article recently published,
Mrs. Lease was called q brutal WON
an by the writer. This seemed harsh
and L, no doubt, have been de
nounced for it, but it is now evident
that she more than deserved the
epithet. This woman came South
for the express purpose Of breaking
the solid South if possible. She and
Weaver had little or no hope of
doing more than giving aid to- the
Republican party.
Mrs. Lease, the notorious Third
party leader in Kansas, has returned
home and denounced the southern
people and even the southern women
in the most brutal manner.
She says she would do any thing
to break the solid South, but the
task is impossible. She says the
people are not only rebels but are
t~reacberous and puts our women in as
equally guilty. In my opinion she
has branded her character with eter.
nal infamy as she would, %unquestion-
ably, degrade us beneath the negro
and put them to rule owe Us.
The North is t~reacherous and
not the South. For the sake Of
peace Heury Clay stepped 10 the
front. Oh the admission Of Missouri
as a State, and proposed q eompro.
mise. In this the South gave all aud
got nothing.
This did not stop their war upon
the Southern States.
Then, in 1851, for the sake peace,
the South, after q bitter controversy
in Congress, accepted tie Omnibus
bill as a compromise for the sake Of
peace. We again gave all and got
nothing.
The disturbance over this question
was SO great that secession was
strongly advocated by many This
was pledged to be a final settlement.
The North proved teeacherous to
this also. Talk about t~reachery. 4
number of our people acknowledge
to ne that they have been deceived
because they could not read and have
had false representations made to
them.
The Democratic partg stands upon
truth and justice and has no use for
so much lying as tie others-henee
the difference. J. B. RAMSEY.
Hon. G. FL. Mouton, Of ST.
Martinyille, who was here during
the recent term of District Court,
says that he has been a lawyer, a
district attorney and o district Judge,
during the past forty-eight years,
ia southwest Louisiana. and it is the
first time, to his recollection, that SO
many convictions have been made by
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-05
Petition.


ABBEv1LLE, La, Nov. 2, 1892.
To j. Treyille Broussard, President
of the Police Jury for the parish
of Vermilion :
The petition of the undersigned
citizens and tax payers Of said par
ish, with much respect call your at
~tention that Tuesday, November lst
being a legal holiday, and it being
necessary that there should be a
meeting of said Police jury before
the regular meeting of December,
(for the purpose of advertising for
contractors for bridge and ferry
keeping and other important BUSH
ness.). Therefore, we, the UNDER
signed, do hereby petition your
Honor to call a special meeting Of
said Police Jury to be held on Satur.
day, the 18th day of November,
1892, when they may take action on
the above or any other matters
which may properly come beforeyon.
Louis Laporte, Theolin Landry,
L.. Brcussard, A. L. Leblanc, (B,)
@. a.. O'Bryan. w. a. White, g.
Mouton, G. j. Edwards, Ernest J..
Lyons, w. d. White, J. j. Batchee,
G.. w. Caldwell.
ORDER.
Considering the foregoing petition
a meeting of the Police Jury of This
parish is hereby called to assemble
at the rooms of the Police Jury in
the town Of Abbeville, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of November, 1892, at
10 o'clock a. III.
sT.BRoUssARD, President.
j. 4. WILLIAMS Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

/ REPUBLICAN papers refer to Rev. j
M. Triffetts, the disgraced chaplain OF
the Ohio Penitentiary, as "another
good man who has gone wrong" The
fact of the case is, however, that Trif.
fetts is another disreputable Republi-
can office holder who has been un-
masked. The moral character of the
prisoners in the penitentiary can not be
ameliorated by The ministrations of
such man as Trlffetts, and it is not to
be wondered at that suicides, attempts
at suicide and murderous assaults have
been almost daily occurrences there
for the past few months.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
THE MCKINLEY MIRACLE,
FROM the New YORK World.

One has only to admit the accuracy
OF the current Republican claims to be
convinced that the Mckinley act should
be classified not with laws but with
miracles
1t was passed originally "to sustain
prices" Fat was fried out of manu-
facturers on this theory, Major Nc
Ktnley gave all his energies in one
campaign to the task of proving that
high prices are really a blessing some
what disguised, and even President
Harrison ventured the assertion that "a
cheap coat makes cheap man"
Now Senator Aldrich labors ear
nestly to to prove that the act did not
increase prices, from which we assume
that the "cheap-coat, cheap-man"
idea has been relegated to the party
garret.
Again the bill was designed ITO re-.
duce imports" and there was
much ado about "home markets
for home manufacturers" america
for Americans" and other expressions
OF patriotism thought to be very effec-
tive.
Now the Maine convention, which
nominated Mr.. Reed, pops up with the
jubilant assertion that "our imports
have increased to point never before
reached"
That Miraculous is none too strong
an adjective for the Mckinley act we
think no LONGER admits of doubt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

WITHOUT a single exception the Re-
publican press of the country has op-
posed the cause of the locked out men
at Homestead who are struggling
against an unjust reduction of wages
In aprotected industry.-Canton NEWS
DEMoCRAT.
Charity might suggest idiocy as an
excuse for such statement as the fore
going. But common sense urges that
the editor of the NEws-DEMoCRAI
isn't an idiot. The only alternative
conclusion is the correct one. He lies
-[Salem Daily News.
We present our compliments to the
Salem Daily News. It's very seldom
that a witless Protection paper has the
courage to give what Shakespeare
would call the 'lie direct"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

THE Democratic party is entering
upon a battle-royali in behalf of the COM
mon people against favored classes. To
mitted a sacred trust, and in the name
of the people they have accepted their
party's commission. The address of
Mr.. Cleveland should be an inspiration
to every Democrat. With that lofty
patriotism that always characterizss
his public utterances, he points out the
duty of Democracy, His donunciation
of the Republican tariff policy is strong
and concise, and deserves to be carefully
read by every yoter.--Rochester Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
MAHONlNG COUNTY is JEALOUS.

A rumor has been going the rounds
for a long tima to the effect that the asy.
lum would So TO Stark county. 1t SEEM
ed to be in The air before the commits
sioners eve visited any site. The place
where it Is alleged the new institution
will be located il at a point somewhere
near the village of Alliance, where there
is one railroad, few small stores and
poor hotel accom- modations. We do not
disparage Alliance-what there is of the
place is exceedingly good for the size of
1t, yet there is not much--but If it is
true that the asylum is to be located
there, according to apre-arranged plan
or by actual selection, there should be
a protest from this city and county that
would be heard and keenly felt.
There Is not an advantage in this dis
trict which this city does not possess. A
lower death rate, better water supply,
cleaner surroundings, more railroads
than any city in the world in proportion
to size, better accommodations, and be-
sides, it is the sixth city of the state,
and has never asked favor or, as in
this case, appealed for something to
which it is entitled. Mahoning has al
ways been modest and most deserving
Stark always scheming and undeser-
wing. Will Mahoning be "left in the
cold as usual ?"-Youngstown Vindi-
Gator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
HAS EARNED A REELECTION.
The Hard and Earnest Work Performed
by Congressman Harter.

The Hard and Earnest Work Performed d
by Congressman Harter.
Mr.. Harter has earned a reelection
close attention to the business of his
constituents. No public servant ever
went into office who paid closer atten-
tion to the wants of his people than Mr..
Harter. Not a man In the district can
say that he failed to give prompt and
satisfactory response to any reasonable
inquiry or request. Party lines have
had not the slightest influence in this
regard, as, like the true servant of the
people, Republicans, Prohfbitionists,
Peoples party men and Dem-
ocrats have all Jared alike.
Many requests have been
made upon him. some, no doubt, requir-
ing extraordinary pains to comply, but
nothing has proved too irksome for him
to cheerfully do. The voters of this
district should reward faithfulness of
this character. Our friends in the
counties new to the district should
remember that with Congressman
Hsrter in the new House, which will
undoubtedly be Democratic, his
influence to do good for all the interests
of one of the greatest districts in Ohio
will be of the superlative degree. The
manifold interests of the 14th Ohio
district almost demand that the voters
accept the opportunity to keep 1t before
the people of the country and honor the
man who honors it. This can be ac-
complished by re-electing Congressman G
Harler-Mansfield Shield.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
LOCKED OUT American workingm

LoCKED-oUT American workingmen
asking for arbitration; the Carnegie
company prosecuting for murder and
riot; Col. Streator torturing his men;
the arrest of the Pinkertons and of
Carnegie's managers and superintend-
ents for murder; the shutting down of
mills and the subsequent hiring of
Swedes, Huns, Polocks and Italians;
the shooting OF workmen; the presence
of Plnkerton assassins; the calling
out of the State Militia of Pennsyl
vania and an attempted assassination
by an anarchist, are some of the July
results of Republican protection to
unnaturalized adyenturers like Carne'
gle and Phipps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

The Republican party has sinned
against trade and against labor. Every
monopoly, every trust, every combine
Ia this county owes its existence to the
favor of the 6. o. p. The practice of
the party has ever been to pay its
political debts by the grant of CONNER
cial advantages, not to the profit Of the
public, but of individuals and corpora
tions. 1t has made possible combina--
tions in restraint of general trade in the
interest of the favored few. 1t has
encouraged the combination of capital
to the detriment of the smaller indus
tries. 1t has placed legitimate enter
prise at the mercy of inflated corpora,
tions with watered stock. Boston
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

AN admirer of Col. Streator, the Tor
turer, writes of him as follows: ale is
a man of gigantic strength, of which he
made a peculiar exhibition during the
division encampment at Mount Gretna
in 1890. One night while he was officer
of the guard he ordered some roistering
militiamen, six in all, back to their
quarters. They refused to go and one
Of them insulted Streator, who there
upon picked up the offender by main
force and, using him as battering ram,
dashed him against his friends with
such effect that they were glad to beat
q retreat"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
Can chronic diarrhoea be cured? Tho

Can chronic dihrrhoea he curedP Those
who think not, should read the following
from Mr., Joseph McGuifin of Spanlding
Union county, Iowa. lie says: VI was
troubled with chronic disrrhoea and used
many kinds of medicine; but nothing
with permanent effect for good until
arrhoea remedy. l would say to every
one in need of nedicine for the ailment
mentioned and kindred diseases try the
remedy, and like myself, you will never
be with out In your home.n 25 and 30 cent
bottles for sale by Durbin, Wright q Co.,
or L, Sollmann, druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
CHEAP EXCURSIONS,

Via Chicago Great Western Railway.
The Chicago Great Western Railway
Opera ing Chicago, st. Paul II Kansas
City By) will sell half fare excursion
tickets to the West and Northwest Oh
following dates:
Helena, Mont, Sons of Veterans En-
campment, Aug. 4th to 10th.
Portland, Or, lO.O.F. Grand Lodge
Sept 10th to 1tth.
HARVEST EXCURSIONS to principal
western point3 Aug. Both to Sept. 9th
For information call on ticket agents
or address j. A. Granger, Ohio Pass
Agt., % Clinton Bldg, Columbus, o.
iul2lLM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
DO YOU KNOW I?

That more ills result from an
Unhealthy Liver than any
other cause-Indigestion, Consti-
patton, Headache, Biliousness,
and Malaria usually attend it.
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
is a vegetable specific for Liver
Disorders and their accompany
ing evils. 1t cures thousands
wflv not be one of them? Take
DR.. r.Sanford's Liver Invigorator.
Your Druggist will supply you.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

ANYTHING to win is the motto OF the
Minnesota Republicans, and while sup.
porting Harrison with his ultra,
Mckinley views they are running
Knute Nelson for Governor, tariff
reform man who, when in Congress,
voted for the Mills bill. The Republi.
can party has ceased to fight for prin
ciples. 1t wants the loaves and fishes,
no matter IL they have 10 be stolen. =
Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
rhrse Thinrs TO Rememb Der

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the liver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11
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To THE EDITon;-Please inform your readers
that l have positive remedy for the aboye'named
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

AN Associated Press dispatch states
that mine Spanish jackasses arrived in
New York on Tuesday last" Repub-
lican managers should be brought to
book for importing skilled labor to run
the Protection campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

the first was lost. And in the glory of
freedoms day, which shall come with
his triumph, the workingmen of Amer
lea shall find their leader, prophet and
emancipator in Grover Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-08-11

SECTIoNALIsM, and not the Demo-
cratic party, was responsible for the
cutting down of the Worlds Fair ap-
Dropriation.