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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
The Chinese WAY.

In it's war with England and France in
1859 go China was easily conquered and
forced to humiliating peace. The Peking
Gazette, the official organ of the govern
ment, however, reported the following cons
corning that treaty Of peace;
AS the western barbarians have admit
ted their wrongs and humbly solicited for
peace, the emperor in his infinite goodness
has granted their prayer, and, moreover,
has made them present Of q large sum Of
money Indemnity Of wary to enable them
to begin an honest life, 50 that they may
not again be driyen to murder and rapine.
--DetrQit Free Press, =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
A Rocky Road.

There is Michigan official in Lansing
who, though a good fellow. is not hand
some. ard he is fond OF the girls and theI
like lin, though some Of them are given
to twitting him on his personal beauty
Not long ago he was on u train with ona
of them and the conductor did not Call 90
him for his fare. TIE g:ri locked at him
iIquiringly.
That's all right" he exclaimed. /
travel on my face.
Ny she exclaimed; what rough tray
eling' ! should think you would prefer
waking "-Detroit Free Press
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
Dinhtheria md Smokers

1t may be not generally known that foul
men in every six use tobacco; yet medi-
cal man in Vienna asserts that diphtheria
is thrice as prevalent among smokers as
those who deny themselves the luxury oil
the Weed.-Chambers' Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
An Abbreyiaticn Bxp,a.ned.

The origin Of tha symbol acwt. for hun
dredweight Is as follows; G is the initial
letter Of the Latin word ''centum, = mean
ing q hundred, and VT are the FIRST and
last letters Of the word weight and are
used as 9 contraction fos it.-Brook Iva
Eagle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25

The Paris Jardin DIES Plantes owes its
origin to florist, who, in the time of
Henry Nv, grew all sorts of native and i'm
ported plants, to sell flowers as models to
the manufacturers of embroideries and
1acaS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
70 THE From? AGAIN.

THE LIGGETT DRY
GOODS CO., are now
opening the largest stock
of Dry Goods they have
ever offered the trade.
WE FIRST-Study the
quality Of the different
brands of goods, the tex
ture of foreign manufac-
tnre, select the very best
value for the money. Ex-
perience has taught us the
caste Of our community in
reference to style. After
our stock has been receiv-
ed we are very careful in
fixing a price that should
sell them quick. We re-
specifuIly ask the trade to
call and examine quality,
style and price.
,lggett Dry Goods Company
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25

The glowworm lays eggs which are
themselves luminous; however, the young
Matched from them are not possessed of
those peculiar properties until after the
first transformation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25

Emphasis is laid upon the necessity Of
watching closely fof the first fAttering Of
the pulse in diphtheria. Such futtering
predicts dangerous heart failure
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
.,,ck,en.s Arrica Saliva.

me bes, salve in the world for Cuts, Bruise.
sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tette'
Chapped Hands, Chilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Esuptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
u sion or money refunded Price 8 cents pc
box. For sale by Hughes Bell. Druggists.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25

Shell was fool when married you.
He-Aren't you a fool still?
She-No, am not.
He-Then you should be thankful to me-
for reforming yqg,-Exehange,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25

The cry Of a young seal when wounded
or about to be attacked resembles that of
child in distress, and tears flow from its
eyes,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
A Few Americanisnas.

I have always regarded Every pleased'
as vulgarism, only not quite so bad as
that favorite expression Of the uneducated
"a very deal" 1t would be interesting if
your American correspondents would favor
us with a list of English idioms which are
strange to their ears, and it must be done
soon, for the languages are assimilatino
rapidly. I have gathered from American
books that 'quite sou is one of shese
phrases. They may be amused to.iearn
that "quite NUMBER" s'quite a,few,'' che
did not have" The had a good time, - che
don't" and che did not ever do It, were as
strange to our ears until a few years ago
Cor. Notes and Queries.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
A Race of Wariike Dwarfa

The Inhabitants of the Andaman islands
are the smallest race of known human be-
ings-that Is, taken as en- average. The
height OF full grown Andamandi seldom
exceeds 81 feet and few weigh over sixty
five pounds. They are said to be marvel
ously swift on foot as well as being
possessed with extraordinary powers of
endurance. The few travellers who occa-
s1onally visit the islands avoid contact
with the dwarfs as far as possible, partial
~ on account of their extreme filthiness,
but principally on account of their war
like dispositions and their hardness with
poisoned Spears. st. Louis Republic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
Llggett Dry Goods Company


The school Session OF 1928 is
Oh us
Once gin are we fully supple.
with all that the myriads Of schooi
children reqnire, both in the line Of
9~hool books and school stationery
~verv book In use in the schools OF the
~ and county.
1--we Ia .diitlon 10 our stock oI
NV books, "a very large number d
second haf.d school books in good con-
ditlon, which will be sold at a great
reduction from the price Of new books
Composition, Note and Blank books
in great variety, Tablets, Pencils,
States. Pencil Cases, Sponges, anything
you want in the line OF school sta
tlonerv
W. l.. OLIVIER,
Bookseller and Statlon.r
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
nR. A. ]. BURKHOL DER,
VETERINARIAN.
FISHERSvILLE, VA.

MEDiClNE-Medic treatment for all
diseases affecting domesticated animals
SURGERY-Every known beneficial sur
gisal operation performed successfully and
quickly and according to the principles of
Modern Surgery. Including Dental Surgery and
all of the foot operations by which lameness of
long standing is permanently cured.
sen 2-3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-25
GENTLEMEN's AND YOUTHS.
FALL AND WINTER
DRESS GOODS !!

The attention Of my customers and friends and
all in want Of First-Class Gentlemen's Spring
and Summer CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock, which has been received.
In Variety Of Styles and Elegant Goods, have
finer display than usual.
SUlTS or PIECE ARTlcLtS Of CLOTHING made up In
the most approved styles, and warranted to give
satisfaction. Goods also sold to be made else
where, If desired.
All ask is call, knowing that any teste can
be pleased. j. A. HUTCHINSON,
No Ia w. Main St.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
THE LABOR STRIKE IN
NEW ORLEANS

The draymen and warehousemen
employed by the Wholesale mer-
chants of New Orleans, some days
ago ~inaugnrated a strike for higher
wages, shorter hours and the en-
ployment of men belonging to labor
unions whenever available in pre-
ference to any other labor. The
strike was not a blooming success
and in order to force the merchants
to turn the Amalgamated labor
council, after spending severa! days
in an attempt to arbitrate matters
declared a general strike for noon
Saturday of all the labor orgaDza-
ton belonging to the Federation OF
labor as it is called. These men
numbered about $4,000 including
As unions and nearly all trades.
The city has been in total dark
ness nearly all the week owing to
the gas and electric light workers
being out.
Governor Foster is on hand and
has taken proper steps to bring
about order and the reign of the law.
The militia have been ordered to
report and a serious difficulty is
impending if the strikers persist in
using violence toward men who are
willing to work.
Later-As we go to press we learn
that Mr.. Wise has just received
a Telegram from Isaac Wise stating
that the strike was over and business
resumed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
TO Drive Always the Blues.

Did you ever have the blues. when
you did not know what to do with
yourself. Reading is what most
people fall back on at such times,
and nothing is better drive away
the blues than a short crisp story or
q few good jokes. Our special offer
of % back numbers of the Waverly
Magazine, of different dates, for
$l.00 postpaid, will supply you with
about 400 short. clean and complete
stories, jokes, etc. The same amodnt
of reading in the trashy 25c novel
would cost you $l2. Address,
WAVERLEY MAGAZINE,
Box l72, Boston, Mass.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
The Chicago Ledger.

Is twenty years old and has q
circulation Of 100000 copies week.
Ii is a combined story and family
paper, fully up to the times 10 every
particular, and handsomely illustra.
ted. There is a Fashion Depart
ment, and also a Young Peoples
Departments, either Of which alone
is worth the subscription price of
$500 per year, 800 for six months,
or SO cents for three months. Send
for free specimen copies and induce
ments for clubs. Boys and girls
everywhere r making money sell-
ing the Ledger 10 regular customers.
Write for particulars, Address the
publisher. W. D. Boyce. 113, lis
and lit Fifth avenue. Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion-17th Jud. Dist Court.
Succession of Marie Mire.
No. 203.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in the said succession, or hav-
ing any opposition to make to the tableau
of statement of debts and charges against
said succession filed by Gustave Meaux.
Natural Tutor, with tableau of settlement
of the community between the heirs and
the surviving spouse, to file the same in
within ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of court
this 18th day Of November. 1892.
GEO. w. SUMMERS,
Dy-Clerk of of Court.
Lastie Broussard. atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Seventeenth Judicial District Court,
Parish of Vermilion.
Succession Eumea Broussard.
No. 1877.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interestedin the said succession, or hav-
ing any opposition to make to the
tableau of statements Of debts and
charges against the succession of
Eumea Broussard, with tableau of dis
tribution and settlement between her
heirs and Arthur B~oudreaux, surviving
spouse, and filed by Arthur Boudreaux,
Natural Tutor of said succession, 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 court this 9th day of November,
1892.
ALGIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
Lastie Broussard, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Seventeenth Judicial District Court.
Parish of Vermilion.
Succession of Tenaice Leleu.
NO.DlY.

By virtue of an order of sale issued
parish, | will proceed to sell to the last
and highest bidder, at public auction,
at the late residece of the deceased, in
this parish, on
Saturday, December, 10, 1892.
between the hours fixed law, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
One certain tract of land situated in
the parish of Vermilion,. on the west
side of the Vermilion river, having a
front of five arpents more or less, on
said river by a depth of thirty arpents
more or less, containing n hundred
and fifty arpents more or less; bounded
north by Joseph Bullereas, south by
Gerard Decuir, east by the Vermilion
river, and west by Fergus Decuir.
One dwelling house, one kitchen, one
corn crib, n store room, n hen
house, n cistern, five beds, four
tables, one safe, ten chairs, two clocks,
one set of kitchen utensils, one steel
corn mill, one lot of farming utensils,
one pump and pipe, two harrows, one
wheelbarroW, n pony pillow, two ar
moirs, one lot of field harness, 500 pam
nels of pieux fence, half with wire, 300
pounds of barb fence wire, one cotton
scraper, one cart, about 25 barrels CT
corn, n pair OF oxen with yoke, one
pair of unbroken oxen, two bulls,
seven COWS with calves, eleven cows,
five three year old heifers, three two
year old beeves, four one year old
heifers, n gentle horse. two gentle
horses, mare, one mare colt, n /
year old colt and many other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms--CASH.
HOMER DECUIR,
November 5, 1892. Administrator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

RICE LANDS FOR RENT
Any quantity of the choicest rice
lands. with irrigating facilities. and
in any sized tracts desired. and
under fence. Apply to j. P.
Shell Beach, Vermil
lou Parish, La,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Seventeenth judicial District Court,
Parish Of Vernaiti0n.
Succession of Michel Bernard.

No. 1913.
BY virtue Of an order Of sale issued
by the Honorable Court aforesaid in
theEmatters of the above numbered and
entitled succession, | will proceed to
sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at the late residence Of
the deceased, ON
Tuesday, Nogember %, 1892
between the hours of Ill o'clock a. M,
and 4 o'clock p. M, all the property of
the said succession, to pay debts; said
property consisting of
/. One certain tract of land situated
in said parish ana containing one hun
dred and sixty-one acres and designa-
20, township II, S r. 4 east.
2. One dwelling house and kitchen
attached.
8. One corn crib and stable.
a. One blacksmith shop.
5. One tenant house.
6. One OK cart.
z. One wagon.
8. One buggy.
8. Two armoirs.
~ AS
IL. Two bedsteads andsbedding.
IL. One shot gun.
l3. One pair oxen.
IA. Three young oxen.
10. Four pair mules.
16. One jack.
IL. Four mares.
Is. Two saddle horses.
10. Sixteen sheep.
20. lot of fencing and various other
articles too numerous to mention, all OF
which will be sold DID the following
terms and conditions, to wit
All movable property and improve
ments to be sold for cash on the day of
sale, and the land to be sold for one
half cash on the day of sale and the
balance on a credit of one year from the
day of sale; purchasers to furnish their
notes with solvent sureties in soIido, to
the satisfaction of the administrative.
Said notes to bear eight per cent per
annum interest from maturity until
paid. The said immoyables to be and
remain specially mortgaged and hypo-
thecated in favor of said succession and
not to be alienated or in any way en-
numbered to the prejudice of said notes
until full payment of the principal and
interest with ten per cent additional
for attorneys fees in case it should be
necessary TO place said notes in the
hands of an attorney for collection af-
ter maturity as well as all costs which
msy accrue thereon.
sheritf's flee, Abbeville, Louisiana,
October Is, 1892.
a. L. LEBLANC, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
The Saturday BLADE.

Is the greatest newspaper wonder
of the age. 1t is four years old and
has a circulation of over. a quarter
million copies a week. The latest
sensations and the most marvellous
events are written up in the best
style and fully illustrated. Subscrip.
tons received at $500 per year,
$l.00 for six months, or SO cents for
three months. Special inducements
to clubs. Send for free specimen
copies. Boys everywhere are max.
ing big money selling the BLADE on
the streets. Write for particular
Address the publisher, w. D. Boyce,
I1l3, lis and lit Fifth avenue,
Chicago. !
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

Bagley Brothers big Ramsey mill
started up Monday morning and has
q large lot of cane on the yard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
State of Ohio, City OF Toledo, IS

Lucas county,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner Of the firm Of T. j Chem
ey and Co., doing business in the City of To-
1edo, county and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of one hundred
dollars for each case of catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls catarrh cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December. A. D.
1886.
]. A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Pablic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo-
malls, free.
F. ). CHENEY & CO., Toledo, D.
Sold by Druggist, SEVENTY five cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Rose Hill Refinery mill begun
grinding cane Thursday.

Ducks are beginning to arrive and
are reported quite plentiful in the
marshes and ponds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

The railroad will be completed
very soon and no doubt a new
impetus will be given thereby to the
growth Of our town. Our public
school facilities, though limited are
excellent, and we believe that with
the general lively interest being
displayed in school matters through
ont the parish, the parish board
will soon see their way clear to
establish a high school here. Then
we can in no vain strain write !:
Abbeville offers peculiar advantages
to homeseekers. The town is re-
markable for its health and a more
hospitable, refined, intelligent and
moral body Of citizens cannot be
found anywhere, Her railroad
facilities are all that are necessary
for successful and profitable business.
No line Of trade is overdone and
there is room for enterprising men
in any kind of business. The High
school will be one of the best In the
State aud no town can offer better
educational advantages. So people
who wish to live in a quiet, orderly
and cultivated community will find
Abbeville all that the heart could
desire. If you have children to edo.
cate Abbeyille is the place for you
and now is the time for you to be
present at the beginning of the
term. In every respect Abbeville is
the most desirable place for business
or for residence that we know Of.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

We are glad to know that the
little infant son of Dir. F. f. Young
which has been at the point of death
for several days past is doing much
better aud will probably recover.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

The cold and wet weather has put
a stop to rice hauling and the re-
ceipts this week. are slim.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

The Rev. Father Thebanlt return.
ed home Tuesday evening from a
visit to Crowley and Church Point.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

Miss Marthe Addison is spending
d while 10 Rayne with her sister-ln-
law Mrs. Geo. G. Addison.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

Gus Godchaux and district attor.
ney-Gordy left here Sunday for New
loeria, where latter took the train
for Franklin where he goes to attend
court. Mr. Godchaux returned home
The next day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Town and Parish.

Ulysse Abadie who has been on the
sick list for several days past is
rapidly recovering.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

Rose Hill Refinery mill begun
grinding cane Thursday.
Ducks are beginning to arrive and
are reported quite plentiful in the
marshes and ponds.
The cold and wet weather has put
a stop to rice hauling and the re-
ceipts this week. are slim.
Headachine SO cents per bottle
cures headache in ten minutes pleas.
ant to take; For sale by Young &
Edwards.
j. P. Gueydan advertises rice
lands to rent in this issue. These
lands are we'll located and water
privileges are provided.
Mrs. F. r. Young has been quite
i'll this week but is better at this
writing and we hope she will soon
be in the enjoyment Of her usual
health.
One of our merchants this week
received his account sales of 10
sacks of rice and the net proceeds
were $3.88. At this rate New Or.
leans had better go out Of business
as a rice market.
An alarm of fire was sounded
about dark Thursday caused by a
burning chimney at Mrs. Fl. T..
Chevis residence on Vermilion
street. The blaze was extinguished
before the arrival of the fire de-
partment.
Judge Greene'seourt wasin session
Thursday considering a charge Of
larceny Of q gold watch from a man
on the Gibson farm on Queue Tortue.
The accused are Benjamin Bradford,
john Frazer and Alcide D. Bourque
Alter due examination of the witues.
SEES Bourque was discharged and the
Others bound over to appear before
the district court.
Judge Allen has finished the term
in Lafayette Parish and has made
quite a record for himself, having
sent more criminals to Baton Rouge
in one term than was ever sent from
q district court in that length of
time before. Lafayette Parish was
favorable impressed with the wisdom
of the Judge and the energy and
brillianey Of our young district at
torDey j. 7. Gordy, Jr.-St. Mary
Banner.
@#r9%#.
From the Crowley Signal we
learn that one of our Vermilion boys
who moved to Acadia some years
ago is a very successful farmer. 1t
says: Alex Meaux, one of our most
enterprising farmers, living about
three miles South Of town, raised
this season 1904 sacks Of rice,
besides corn, potatoes, etc. Mr..
Meanx also raised and harvested in
last April one of the largest crops of
oats in Acadia Parish.
The Defrance residence pear the
corner of Vermilion and Washing
ton streets, which is one Of the old
landmarks Of the town is being
demolished. The present owner of
the property, Louis Laporte, is hav-
ing the house torn down to make
room for a handsome cottage which