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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-09-09

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A. Erath assignedt to J. N. Williams nails
for bridge at Erath So
Sent term 1893 600
Sept term 1858 $40
Aryene Hebert drawing jury & mil
Sept term 1898 54U
b i Lyons drawing jury q mil Sept
term 1898 ~2lU
Seyegne Landry assg to GODDARD
| serving notice for coroner jury oO
Geo u Lyons jailor TX ~
| FL b Lyons wit fees 200
Henry N~onfapne con AZ so
Numa Frederick 1753
T O'Neil j p 65o
4 j GODDARD druGs for prisoners Hz5
a + Goddard oil for iaif 81
u Sokoloski lumber for bridge $50 81
J G Laurents lumber bought of Fox IL IA
s Germain spikes for II Ovsrseer 295
Norbert Leblanc assg to F Damangue
building bridge neal Erath $500
J T Broussard labor to repair Odilon
Broussard's bridge $50
T l. Ransom labor repair'g 1125
Eloi Broussard work on bridge 80
J III Putnam rent of fat at AbbevilIe 20 O0,
s Wise sundries for parish % 90
F F Young making par asst 1893 Col 30
Mrs. Laura Hooks, pauper 5 00.
Mrs. II. p. Stakes. 5 90
Louis Galtier, 90,
Nestor Guidry, 5 90
Oneziphore Beurque 3 100,
Charles Toups ESQ
Raphael Miguel, 5 D0
On motion duly seconded and adopted
the Jury then adjourned to the next regu-
lar meeting.
j. N. WILLIAMS. Clerk.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
Alliance Rally in Taylor County.

The Alliance of Taylor county will
have big rally at Hayes Camp
Ground July 18th. Brothers Filing
ton and Peek have agreed to be pres
ent. All those who wish to partici-
pate with us have a cordial invitation
to attend, and especially do we hope
that the adjoining counties will meet
with US and help to make 1t the
grandest Alliance rally that Georgia
has ever known.
Papers friendly to the cause are re-
quested to publish.
H. M. MITCHELL,
Sec'y T. G. f. A.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
BROOKS COUNTY.
Full Proceedings of the People'e Party
in Convention, May 3ISt.

FuII proceedings OF the Pe0ple'e ParIy
in Convention, May SIst.
Convention called to order by
Chairman T. E. Young, who stated
that the object of the meeting was to
elect some suitable place in the coun-
ty, accessible to the railroad, with
plenty of water and shade, at which
Hon. Thos. E. Watson would address
the people of Brooks and adjoining
counties IN the near future.
After careful consideration Blue
Spring was elected as the place at
which the speaking should take place.
1t was moved and seconded that
two tables be built Of sufficient length
to accommodate all the people, both
white and black, and that each fur
nish their own basket dinner. Carried.
Upon the recommendation of our
chairman, the following committees
were appointed, whose duties are
herein enumerated:
Committee on Music-M. f. Simp-
son, j. H. Hires.
Table Committee-B. F. Hutchin-
son, J. L. Manning, J. G Joyce, P.
S. McRae.
Committee on Stand-E. j. Slmp-
son, j. L. Simpson, John Simpson,
John Taylor.
Committee on Seats-H. A. Young,
r. L. Olliff, j. E. Morse, William
Combess.
Committee on Invitations-F. E.
Young, J. D. Bozeman, @. B. Crane,
W. NJ. Lewis, J. H. Hires.
Escort Committee-F. E. Young,
j. D. Wade, Sr., w. B. Elnburg, T.
B. Willaford, H. A. Lastinger, j. d.
Bozeman, W. A. Bowen, j. R. Pea
cock, W. j. Horne, w. R. Ryalds,
w. B. Garnto, J. T. Morrow, B. F.
McCardel, Elias Alderman, j. H.
Hires, Henry Holland, H. A. Young,
P. S. McRae, NJ H. Albritton, E. j.
Simpson.
Choir-M. F. Simpson, Jr., Miss
A. V. Ollitf, J. L. Simpson, Miss
Minnie Morse, John 7. Simpson, Miss
Lille Olliff, Charles Newton, Miss
Amanda Simpson, j. X. McRae, ].
E. Morse.
Committee on Decorations-Mrs.
w. A. Bowen, Mrs. I. G. Golding,
Mrs. w. G. Morrow, Miss L. T. Pea
cock, Miss A. V. Olhff, Miss Z. E.
Young, Miss Amanda Simpson, Miss
Mana A. McRae, Miss Nina L. Nor
row, Miss Maggie L. Peacock, Miss
Jennie Williams, Miss Willie Boze-
man, Miss S. A. Simpson, Miss Laura
Holland.
Marshal of the Day.. D. Wade,
Sr.
Moved, that NJ. D. Irwin be invited
to deliver the Introductory. Carried.
Other committees were appointed,
not necessary to mention here.
Blue Spring is a natural curiosity,
near the dividing line between Brooks
and Lowndes counties, and about two
hundred yards south of the abutment
west end Of the trestle bridge across
WithlacooeEeo river on the S., T. and
w. Railroad. The cars will stop and
put you off and take you on at this
place.
Now, brethren, you can get an ex-
cursion rate to this place and come
from all over the State. We are 60
ing to prepare to receive and enter
tain you like gentlemen. Let every
body come. We expect to have five
thousand-we want ten.
Reserved seats for all newspaper
men, regardless of party utilization.
Watch THE PEoPLE's PARTY Pa
PER for the time.
[ will issue circulars as soon as Col.
Watson announces the time Of his
coming.
Ljoiug Issues please copy.
Z. E. YOU'VE, Chairm'n Com.
P. S. McRAE, sec'y pro TEN.
For particulars address either OF
us at Oultman. Ga.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
DeKaIb County.

The next quarterly meeting of the
DeKalb County Alliance will meet
at Lithonia on Saturday, the 18th
day of July, 1898. Able speakers
will be present to entertain the audi
ence. A full delegation from all the
sub-Alliances is expected, as bust
ness of importance will come before
the body. Come with full baskets.
W. t. LANKFoRD, Sec'y.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
PARTY PAPER ATLANTA GEORGIA. FRIDAY JUNE 1898

tons of silver as we'll as those of
gold, but the selection of one or the
other of the two metals, or of both
simultaneously, should be governed
by the special position of each State
or group of States. It was further
agreed to that it would be best for
each country to adopt It's own ratio
between gold and silver.
Now, with these facts before us IS
1t not evident to every one of COM
mon sense that the whole object of
the appointment of this international
monetary conference was to distract
the minds of those who demand
bimetalism and to postpone action
with the hope of ultimately pre-
venting free coinage at the old
ratio, IS to l.
Mr.. Cleveland, by this adoption of
Republican methods, becomes re-
sponsible for the continuance Of an
evil that is criminally unjust and
burdensome to the productive indus
try OF this country.
Mr.. Willard, Mr.. Cleveland's con-
fident, seems to think that the coun-
try will soon go to the demnition
bow-wows unless that bullion pur-
chase act Is repealed. Why, ''that
act will compel the government to
pay out silver for those silver GER
tifcates, with which the bullion was
bought, which they should have been
doing two years.
The Republican club of Massa-
chusetts met in Boston in January
and resolved ''that as the silver pur-
chase act had served its purpose in
averting unlimited free coinage, it
should now be repealed"
This is the company we find Mr..
Cleveland in. What have we gained
by change of administrations ?
Tariff reform and the force bill
was the Democratic slogan for the
last three years-one dead issue !;
and Senator Hill says that the tariff
reform has scarcely received hon
orable mention since the election.
If the Democratic party believed
its assertions in regard to the robber
effects of the tariff it acted in bad
faith to the people in failing to call
an extra session of Cong ess in
March. Why should this party that
claims to be of the people spend seven
months in idleness and revelry, squan-
dering the money of the people and
leaving the gold-bug shylocks in a
position to rifle the pockets of the
people? The delay in calling an
extra session is a part of the pro-
gramme to delay and possibly avert
free coinage.
Let parties be judged by their
acts, not by their words.
Milford, Ga. /. H. HAND.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
POLITICE HIS RUIN.
Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio, Finan.
cialIy Smashed.
LAKEvIEW, ORE, June 8.


LAKEvIEW, ORE, June s.
Editor Peoples Pmty Paper::
Please find clipping in regard to
Mr.. Foster, of Ohio. This is the
same Foster who, as the Secretary of
the Treasury, in each of his reports
from year to year reported much
prosperity, and in his last report of
his office before the Presidential cleo
ton reported more money per capita
than ever before-which report was
false as to what was used as money
at one time, as he did not think the
7-30 were used as money, and re-
ported them as if they never were
used as money. His (Mr. Foster's)
reports were in the interest of the
bankers Of the East. And now, when
he FOSTER has to go to the wall, it
seems, from the clipping, to hurt him.
Can it hurt him more than it has
those who have gone over the same
track since 1873, because they could
not get money to help them out !?
Mr.. Foster was contractionist, pure
and simple. His was the plan of
John Sherman and Atkinson, and
those who pretended such prosperity
in the past and for us in the future.
Beansoup Atkinson and Calico Char
ley have gone to the rack, and John
alone is left of the trio-and his name
will 60 down side by side with that
of Judas. Each one betrayed his
fellow-man for money. But as this
year has forced Edwnrd and Charles
to the wall, let US thank God for
small favors and large ones in pro-
portion. Let the good work go On.
FosroR1A, O., May There will
be few people in Ohio who know the
man who will not be sorry when they
hear that Charles Foster, ex-Gov-
ernor and ez-Secretary of Treasury
in the National Cabinet-"Cahco
Charley" as he used to be called
has made an assignment, and will be
almost, if not quite, penniless when
all his debts are paid, and that at the
age of sixty-six. The Ex-Governor
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23

DRANEyILLE, GA, June D.
The time for the meeting of the
Marion County Alliance has been
changed from Thursday, July 9th, to
Tues day, July 4th, as first ordered.
Bro. j. W. Wilson, District Lecturer,
having published in Ljvi3ag Issues
that he would lecture at Draneville
on July 4th, we think it best to have
the County Alliance meeting the
same day. A full delegation from
the sub Alliances will please meet
promptly at 9 o'clock a. N.
Everybody invited to attend
ladies especially. Other speakers are
expected to be with Us.
W. L. KINARD, Pres.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
Brooks County Alliance.

The July meeting of the Brooks
County Alliance will convene at Prim
rose Church on the first Thursday in
July. Primrose Church is on the
Quitman and Valdosta road, four
miles west of Old Troupville. Moved
from Pine Grove by request on ac-
count of the scarcity of water and
shade. Lowndes county Alliance
cordially invited.
J. ID. BOHEMIAN, Pres. B. G.. A.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23

Hon. J. L. Buxton, Lecturer Tenth
Congressional District, will address
the people in the interest of the ALI
ance at Linton, Hancock county, on
Friday, July It'll, 3 o'clock p. m.
S. ]. PYRoN,
Pres. Linton surveillance, No. 1915.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23

Now it is sugar and rice planters
Of Louisiana who demand the pro-
tectionY which the Democratic party
has declared unconstitutional. They
are preparing statistics for the lnfor-
nation of Congress, and Representa-
tive Blanchard (Dem.) has pledged
them his aid. Instead of sending
their statistics to Congress the
planters should send them to Messrs.
Cleveland, Carlisle & Co., who are
constructing the administration tariff
bill in secret session.-New York
Press.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
wilkinson County Alliance Meeting.

The time of meeting of the Nilkin-
son County Alliance is here
by changed from the 4th day of July
to the 9Th day of July. District Lee.
turer Buxton and other speakers will
be with US. The speaking and dinner
will be free to all. Alhancemen and
all others are invited to come with
we'll filed baskets. The meeting viii
be at Mcintyre.
J. T. DAVIS, Pres.
J. C. DENNARD, Sec'y.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
MuScOgee Comfy.

The Muscogee County Alliance will
meet at Upatoie on the first Saturday
in July. State Lecturer S. A. Walker
and District Lecturer J. w. Wilson
will address the people on Alliance
principles. Dinner on the ground.
Everybody invited.
r. j. BOYD, President.
E. G. RITcH, Secretary.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23

has given out the following state
ment:
"Words cannot express the deep
distress and humiliation | feel. If [
could bear all the burden that my
failure will entail, [ should feel a
sense of relief. 1t is no consolation
to look back. over business life of
forty-tive years that has gained for
me position of confidence that has
rarely been achieved; to know I
aided hundreds of people to maintain
an honorable standing and to gain a
competency, and for some a large
degree of wealth.
TIDED THROUGH FOR A TINE.
81 know that now I have by my
failure injured many people, but I
hope none are ruined. When | re-
turned from Washington I knew that
my Endorsements for the window
glass companies and the brass and
IRON works company were vey large
so large, in fact, as to induce me to
fear that [ would have to suspend at
that time. I, however, prevailed upon
friend to give me large amount
to help, and felt confident that I could
maintain myself and finally come out
all right. These concerns owed
more than [ then supposed, and to
add to my misfortunes the affairs of
the Fostoria Light and Power Com
pany, of which I am large stock
holder and indorser, proved to be in
bad shape financially.
EVERYBODY WAS AFTER MONEY.
"Then came the unfortunate fnan-
cial condition of the country. Every
one that I owed wanted his money,
and no one would lend. Payments
for glass, instead of being made in
cash, were made in paper. Sales, in
fact, came to a standstill. I strug-
gled, seeking every possible means to
tide over the situation, until l am
compelled to assign. I did not give
up the struggle till today, May 25.
l can see plainly that IN settling my
affairs through the courts, thus com
pelllng my assets to be reduced to
cash, large sacrifices will be made.
This being SO, [ cannot give encour-
agemeht that my debts will be paid
in full.
WILL TRY TO REDEEM HIS FORTUNES.
cit is only just to myself to say
that two things have caused my
downfall. One was my neglect of
business, occasioned by my devotion
to politics, and the other an over
jealous desire to build up Fostoria.
don't know that at my time of life
ought to indulge in the hope of
being able to repair my fortunes and
pay my debts, but I shall try, and it
will be the end for which I shall
live. In this hour of unspeakable
distress [ only ask the generous judy
ment of the public, ! public that will
be deeply shocked over the financial
downfall of man who has enioyed
their confidence to a remarkable de-
gree"
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
Cherokee County Alliance.

A meeting of the Cherokee County
Alliance will be held at Burlington
on July 8th. All alliancemen are
cordially invited to attend.
JOSHUA P. SPEARS,
Pres. Cherokee County Alliance.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
A Free Ballot and Fair Count.
WAYsIDE, Ca, June II.

" II 0AOA43 ~ 1A'5 - NAAS Ass
I picked up our little country sheet
this evening, and the first thing my
eye fell upon was this: "The reason
why Third Partyites know so little
that is true is because they believe
everything Tom Watson tells them"
| wonder if we were to believe every
thing ne tells US through the columns
of his paper if we would be any
wiser? If so, I know some gentle
men in our neighborhood or commu-
nifty who ought to be as wise as King
Solomon of old, but it is not so; for
I always find them in discussing the
political issues of the day to be as ig-
norant as we poor despised Third
Partyites are. But [ will tell you
what is the matter with our editor.
Some of our boys know most too
much for the good of his party, and
it acts like soda on his stomach, and
keeps him continually belching out
such trash as the above editial men
toned in this card. We don't be-
lieve in insulting man just because
he differs with us in politics, for we
have sense enough to know that he
has as much right to his opinion as
we have to ours. Now, Mr.. Editor,
all we want is a free ballot and a
fair count-which we must have.
Then, if defeated, we will submit,
and will keep in the middle of the
road until we get another chance to
cast our ballot for justice and right.
COUNTRYMAN.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
GEORGIA.

Living Issues, Atlanta, Ga.
News, Dawson, Ga.
Journal, Forsyth, Ga.
Era, Lombardy, Ga.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
List of Reform Papers.

We publish below fairly com
plete list Of Georgia Reform Papers
and a partial list of those from other
states.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-23
Marion County Alliance Meeting.
DRANEyILLE, Ga, June 5.

Z. O. RITCH, Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-22
The Nominees.

Never were nominees for high office
endorsed more nearly with one voice by
the people than are O'FERBALL, KENT,
and SCOTT, by the people of Virginia
Not a word of unfriendly comment upon
their nomination has come under our no.
tice. We might say that we have never
known the voters, including some Popu-
lists and Republicans, to be more thor
oughly united than they now are. We
are strongly inclined to the opinion of
Governor MCKINNEY that there is to be
sa walk.oyer." He said that in his
speech in the convention last week be-
fore the nominees had been selected.
And he spoke the truth. Many Re-
publieans will support our ticket. So as
10 the Populists. Many of them will
long for the old Democratic party be-
fore next November, and will return to
their first love.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-22
GRAHAM A FREE MAN.
IIIs Release Recalls a Remarkable Mur-
der in Camden.

lila Release Recalls a Remarkable Muir
dor in Camden.
CAMDEN. n. j., Aug. 21-Having paid
the penalty for being an accomplish to the
brutal murder Of John NJ Armstrong in
Camden over fifteen years ago, Thomas
Graham, n former resident of Philadel-
phia. on Saturday stepped from the Tren-
ton state prison free man. Graham S
confession Of murder sent Benjamin
Hunter to the gallows, but saved his own
life, as be was found guilty Of murder In
the sccoud degree, and given the full PEN
atty of twenty years. This was in 1879.
after one Of the most famous trials Of the
century. Graham had six years, three
months and eleven days RENTED in his
sentence for good conduct
Fifteen years ago Graham was stove
blacker In tho employ of Benjamin Hun
ter, then prosperous Philadelphia mer-
chant. Hunter held insurance policies for
s2G, 900 on the life of John NJ Armstrong,
aud the two men were regarded as the
closest friends. Hunter, however, needed
money badly, aud conceived the idea OF
numbering his friend a. the easiest way to
raise funds Taking Thomas Graham into
his confidence, Hunter promised him $500
II he killed Armstrong, but In reality gave
his sccomplice but Sl025.
The latter however, proved faint hearted
and refused 70 do the deed alone. Hunter
then agreed 70 20 along, and one snowy,
dark night in the winter OF 1878, he and
Graham met Armstrong at Fifth and Vine
street, and While Hunter engaged his
victim In conversation Graham struck him
n cowardly blow in the head with Ratchet
from behind. Then the accomplish ran
away, and Hunter, seeing that Armstrong
was not dead, picked up the bloody weapon
and rained blow after blow upon the head
of the defense!ess old man.
Thinking no had killed his man Hunter
also ran away The next day Armstrong
was found alive, but unconscious. He
was removed 70 q hospital, where it was
afterward proved that Hunter, who called
on him in the Fuisc of friend, had re-
moved the bandGges from Armstrong;
wounds TO make sure of his victims
death Armstrong rallied sufficiently TO
make statement,' and Graham subse-
quently confessed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-22

Tho Register took no part in the entc-conven-
ton family squabblc, has no impolitic assertions
or remarks 20 explain away, has no apologies TO
make, but now enters tho campaign with the
good OF Virginia and the Democratic party nt
heart 70 do all In ts power for the success OF the
strong ticket which has been nominated, and oil
its success We have not q shadow OF douot'-
DaprRie Reg,ster.
No explanations and no apologies
are called for. Every Democrat presum-
ably did his duty last woek-that is, did
all he could TO secure the nomination OF
the man he thought best fit to
be Governor. If he fought duels,
as Col. DUMAS did, then let him,
like Col. DUMAS, declare that it is re-
markable how soon You begin to like
man after you have once fought with
him. Everything for tho cause and
nothing for men" should be deemed by
every good Democrat an all-suilicient
reason for supporting O'FERRALI, KENT,
and SCoTT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-22
observation-disclosures %. 1893.
The New Revenue Collector.

The appointment OF Mr. VIM. RYAN, OF
"The State newspaper, to be Collector
of Internal Revenue for this district oil
Virginia will be accepted by the edito-
raj fraternity of the Old Dominion as
another compliment TO the press like
unto that which was paid TO them in the
appointment Of ALEXANDER MCDONALD,
Isq., Of the Lynchburg "Virginian.
10 DO Minister 20 Persia. Like
Mr.. McDoNALD, Mr.. RYAN was
en- original CLEVELAND man, and never
fal,ered in his efforts TO secure the ex-
Presidout'sre-nomination andre-election
MR. RYAy is capable and faithful, Gs
Mg. JEFFERSON thought all public
officers ought TO be. We congratulate
Mn. RYAS upon his good fortune. We
expect 10 witness q universal chorus OF
lauda;ions Of the new appointee from
The newspapers all over Virginia.
The appointment OF Capt HAM. SHEP-
r,ED to the Collectorship of the Western
District is also mn Office well-bestowed.
Fonr years ago he held that position
sith great satisfaction TO the public and
with eminent credit TO himself. We are
glad that he is now TO be permitted to
zee il BE- cannot excel his former record
even. As q party man. Capt SHRP-
rAED's services have been very valuable.
In every campaign, for more than de-
csde. he has shown enthusiasm and in
dustry. guided by good judgment and
uusplrinS devotion to our cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-22
NUGGETS OE NEWS.

A car load of choice Delaware peaches
left Wilmington today for exhibition at
the Worlds fair.
In drunken row at Paducah, KY, W
d. Woods killed his l9-year-old son by hit
ting him in the neck with beer glass.
Half dozen immigrants from cholera
infected districts OF Europe succeeded in
entering Buffalo via Canada aud escaped
In Saturdays yacht race off Weymouth
England, Satanita defeated Britannia
Navahoe aud Calluna in the order named
To aid the currency circulation Chicago
labor unions will this week purchase bonds
or place cash In bank TO the amount OF
$50, 600
The scheme for a great electric road run.
ming from Chicago to Indianapolis, with
branches to various cities Of Che belt, has
collapsed.
George Beanie, who had played the char
acter of Cy Prime Ia 1.-The Old Homestead
since the play was first introduced, died In
the wing OF McVicker's khsatre, Chicago,
while avail ting his cpa