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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-18

have caused to be made a plat OF said
road showing the location and course of
said road, and tie location of the lands
OF the ditferen1 %propTietors through
which said road runs, ana the distance
and quantity OF said lana appropriated
rom each owner for said road, w1icl
| plat IS annexed 10 this our report o.
said road tor reference.
And we furlle. report that we, said
Jury OF EraeaoiGer5, did Oh oar oaths
aforesaid. assess the following damages
to proprieto.s n compensation for their
lands so taken ana appropriated ior
said road as follows, 20 Wit
TO Ulis Broussagd $40, to Joachen
Leblanc $40, to Alcee Leblanc $40, to
Drozen Leblanc SO, Syl.Yanis Gothro
$40, Artimise Leblanc so, and to the
other proprietors 10 damages were as
sessed, as in u opinion The benefit of
said road fully compensates the value
of their land taken.
Done at the parish of Vermilion, this
Nth day of January 1923.
E w Harrington, Victor Broussard,
Paul David, Jos Harrington, Robert
Primeaux, Gustaye Sicily.
Endorsement of Consent.
We, the p%roprietors named in the
written report, do hereby consent to the
location and direction of the road as
described in the written report, and ac-
companying plat; and hereby agree to
accept the amount of damages allowed
us, by said jury of f~reeholders, as by the
written report set forth in full compen-
sation OF all damages by us sustained,
by reason of the appropriation of our
lands for the use of said road.
Signed and dated this 14th day of
January 1893.
Witness: Ernest Montague, r c
Harrington, Victor -Broussard, PaUl
David Jos Harrington, V Russell, Alex
Castro, e Castro, E w Harrington, V
Matte, T Touehet, z Sicily, G Sicily,
Elois Broussard, r Prlmcaux, Charles
Gaspard, B Toups, P U Leblanc, F L
Meiebec, Clarence Edwards.
On motion duly seconded and a.
dopted Mr.. Godchaux is hereby ap-
pointed commissioners fer this parish
on assessing Of Railroads aud Tel
ephone lines. AS per Act 80 OF
1888.
The Treasurer submitted the fol.
lowing report which was accepted
and ordered spread on the minutes
to-wit:
To the Hon President and Members
of the Police Jury of Vermilion Parish,
Conference.-The following is my re-
port to date, showing financial stand
ing of Parish to date:
Surplus fund has $393,l5
No receipts since last report,
Court House fund has 347,7 ~
No receipts since last report,
Grim Pros fund has 1570,97
Reed on this fund s nee last
report on FEB 8. 1913 ofAL
Leblanc on Roll 1892 $83o6,99
Mag, Const and Phys 5S9,8l
Reed on this fund since last
report on Feb 3, '93 of q L
Leblanc on Roll 1892 1854
Road and Bridge fund has 1881 G
Reed on this fund since last
report on Feb 8, 1913 Of A L
Leblanc on Roll 1892 1850
Civil Expense fund has 463, IS
Reed on this fund since last
report on Feb 8, s93 of A
p r, Y [= nn1 ~ E.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-18
Police Jury Proceedings.
AhhaviIle La. Feb. Z. 1893.

AbbeviIle 10. Feb. 7. 1893.
The Police Jury of Vermilion
Parish met this day in regular ses-
sion. Present J.. L. Broussard,
President and Messrs. Jules Thibo-
deaux, G.. Godchaux, Martin Sarver
and A. Lacour.-Absent, Ernest
Broussard and j. ALICE Leblanc.
The minutes of the previous meet
ting we're approved after due read
ing.
The Sheriff Mr.. A. L. Leblanc
submitted, through the COMMITTEES
appointed for that purpose. his prop
osition relative to fixing his salary
for all criminal and other work re-
quired by the parish. The commit
tee stated they had not been able to
investigate said matter thoroughly,
and asked for further time, which
was granted.
The committee appointed to COM
fer with the town Council for the
town of Abbevills relative to the
employment OF a bridge Keeper, re-
ported that they had conferred with
eaids Council in reference to the
slack pay" due by said town" Of
Abbeville to keepers of bridge at
Abbeville and that the said Council
refused to nav said claim.
Therefore on motion Of Mr.. La
~cour. duly seconded. said matter be
and is hereby turned over to The
Parish Attorney, who with the com
mittee in charge, are hereby autho-
rized to investigate the matter.
Adopted.
The Finance Committee submitted
the following report which was ac-
copied md ordered spread on the
minutes, to wit:
To the President and members of
the Police Jury Of the parish of Vermil-
ion:
Gentlemen-Your Finance Commit
tee this day examined the receipt,
stubb and cash books of A. L Leblanc,
Sheriff and Tax Collector of said parish
and found that he had collected du-
ring the month of January. the follow
ing amounts:
Parish taxes on roll of 1892, $6514,69
Corporation " 363,56
Total $6878,25
He has produced receipts from Pr.
TT. of date and for amount, following:
1893 Feb. Bird
On Grim pros fund parish $774,9l
On Mag. IL Const fund par 1896
On Dist Atty and Shift fund 1851
Civil expenses 969,89
Public Schools 1551,84
Roads and bridges 1850
Total 6207,31
On corporation roll
On Grim pros fund $sO,9s
On Mag and Const 40,48
On Dist Atty and Shift 80,96
On Public School 1915
Total 324,39
CT by amt overpaid 1928
Respectfully submitted.
G.. Godehaux.
Lastie Broussard.
Mr.. Alice Hebert was appointed
road nverseer Ord. district 9Th, Ward
vice Martin e. Broussard deceased.
Eloi Broussard keeper of the
Abbeville bridge across bayou Yer,
million, reported that Messers j. P.
Loquet and Ernest Broussard had
trotted their horses across said
bridge contrary to ordinance forbid
bling the same. Said master was
referred to the PnrishAttorney.
On motion duly seconded and a.
dopted, the parish attorney is here
by instructed to bring suit az ainst
@. j. Smith or his agent to enforce
the opening of the public road lead
ing west from Messers Carter and
Adam Boudreaux's land.
On motion duly seconded and a
dopted the protest OF l.. o. Brous-
sard relative to opening the public
road leading south from Perry after
due consideration was referred TO
the parish attorney with instruc-
lions If necessary to bring suit to
enforce the opening Of sud road.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-18

Is butskin deep. There are thousands ofladies
who have regular features and would be &C
corded the palm of beauty were 1t not fore poor
complexion. To ell such We recommend Or.
qualities that quickly change the most aallow
and ford complexion TO one of natural health
and unblemished beauty. It cures Oily Skim
Fseckles, Black Heads, Blotches, 6uEburn,
Tan, PimpIes, and ail imperfections of tho
skin. It Is not q cosmetic hut o cure, yet is bet
ter for tho toilet table than powder. Sold By
Druggists, or sent post paid upon receipt OF soc.
@. C. BiTTkER Z CO., Toledo, O.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-02-18
new YORK CORRESPONDENTS
ONE
EuE| I: ny HOUR

Is easily earned BY any one Of either sex In any
part of the country, who Is willing to work indus.
triously at the employment which we furnish.
The labor is light and pleasant, and you run no
risk whatever. We lit you out complete, so that
you can give the business q trial without expense
to yourself. For those willing TO do q little work,
this is the grandest offer made. You can work
All day, or in the evening only. If you are EN-.
ployed, and have q few spare hours at your dis.
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our business will not interfere at all. You will
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by which you amass dollar upon dollar, day in and
day out. Even beginners are successful from the
hrst hour. ANY one can run the business = none
fail. You should try nothing else until you see
for yourself what yoa can do ut the business
grand workers; nowadays they make as much
as men. They should try this business, o. ii is 20
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Box $50, Portland, NE.
The herald., 1893-07-16
Highest Of all in Leavening PowerLatest Govt Report
RIaA! q! Bssi;'s Bs1N5ss'!
ABs0Aag gTElY pUpE
FOR FREE SILVER.
Strong Resolutions Adopted at Mass
Meeting Last Night.

Strong Resolutions Adopted at Mass
Meeting last Night.
The following crisp resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted by the
great mass meeting held at the old court
house last evening, called in the interest
OF the free coinage of silver:
We demand the immediate and uneon-
ditional free coinage of silver upon the
ratio of l6 to |.
We demand 40 increase in the per
capita circulation commensurate with
the business needs of the people.
That we think the time hascome when
we should declare our financial inds-
pendence from the Rothschilds of Eu-
rope and Wall street and establish a
monetary system just to both debtor and
creditor, without entangling alliances
with any foreign nation.
That the universal depression of busi-
ness, falling prices oflabor and products,
are wholly attributable to the increasing
value of money, caused by its decreasing
volume, impairing the equity of all con-
tracts
The herald., 1893-07-16
MENOR ANDA.

The music at the cathedral at 10 a. m.
today is Lejeal's mass in d. At the Of
fertory. Ave Maris Stella, by Donezetti.
Miss Ethel Graham, soprano; Mrs. b.
Gardner, alto; Mr.. w. Wallace, bass !;
A. G. Gardner, organist. Vespers at
z 80 p. IN. Mr.. George Strain will sing
a bass colo, 0 Salutaris.
Chautauqua assembly opens at Long
Beach, at 7:90 p. M, Monday, 18th.
Special train on Terminal railway leaves
Los Angeles at 6 p, m, returning after
exercises are over. Fare round trip rs
cents, including admission tickets, good
to return until August 1st, inclusive.
Ifyou want to enjoy the ooi balniy
breezes of California 60 to the pofches
of the Bellevue Terrace hotel, and take
comfort. Summer rates, $500 per
week, in large, outside, cool rooms.
| Table one of the best in the city.
Don't fail to see the elegant display of
fancy china, glass and silverware at
q. L. Parmelee Company's, 2S4 South
Spring street; also large line of hotel
and restaurant wares at bottom prices.
Framed pictures at Sanborn, Vail &
Co.'s, 133 S. Spring street. Anyone de-
string pictures should see our display.
Framed pictures from $3.50 up. Etch-
ings, So up, finely framed.
Get your art material at Sanborn, Vail
& Co.'s, 1873 s. Spring street. Outfits in
oil, water color, china colors complete /;
alec, full line of sketching outfits.
Prices reasonable.
Fifty centa round trip to Long Beach
and East San Pedro, Saturday and Sun
day, returning Monday, on TERMINAL
railway. Fine boating, sailing, bathing
and fishing.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2391a South
Spring street. Painless filling and ex-
tracing. Best sets of teeth from Sc
to $40.
DR.. K. D. Wise, office 226 South Spring
street. Office hours from to 10 a. m.
and 2 to p. m. Telephone 346.
Go to Arrowhead Hot Springs for your
summer outing. The famous mountain
resort Of Southern California.
Clay worsted suits in black and blue,
to order, $50. Joe Poheim, the tailor.
143 South Spring street.
Senour's floor paint dries hard over
night. q. r. Bowers & Sons. agents,
420 South Spring street.
See Nicoll the tailor's advertisement
on fourth page.
The herald., 1893-07-16
OVER SIX PER CENT INTEREST

Returned Undera Policy ISSUED by tho
Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety of the U. 3.
ST.. LOUIS, No., June 2, 1898.
MBssRs. KENDRIcK & MAY, Managers.
Gentlemen:-In response to your re-
quest that 1 should give you for publica-
tion the results of policy No. 81 ,524,
which matured June 2, 1898, beg to
make the following statement:
The policy was for $1,000, issued 20
years ago on the endowment plan. The
amount paid in premiums was s95S.60
Among other options the following
methods of settlement are now offered.
l. Cash surrender, value $l597.04,
equal to return of all the premiums
paid with interest exceeding 6 per cent
per snnum.
2. A paid up policy of life assurance
for s3S5S.
5. A life annuity OF $112.55.
Yours truly, Il. j. RILEY.
The herald., 1893-07-16
THE FIRST NATIONAL.
II REoPENED FOR BUSINESS YES
TERDAY MORNING.
It's Deposits About Quarter OF n MIL
lion More Than tho Withdraw
ais-Many improvements
to Be Made.

As stated in yesterdays HERALD tel
egram was received Friday evening by
National Bank Examiner Wightman
from Com ptroller of the Currency Eckels
authorizing the reopening of the First
National bank. The directors met yes-
terday morning and directed the presi-
dent to open the doors for business at
the usual opening hour. AS it was
Saturday the bank was open only from
10 to IL, but stream OF depositors kept
the employees busy, and when the bank
closed it had on hand over $26OO0O
more cash in deposits than when 1t
opened. The bank is undergoing exten-
sive improvements to accommodate the
volume OF business.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Don't forget Mrs. Whites lecture
tonight at Turner Hall. Free.
John Sullivan, a printer, was booked
at the city Jail last night for medical
treatment.
Undelivered telegram at the Western
Union telegraph office, corner of Court
and Main streets. July Is. 1898. for
Mrs. W. M. Bayless, 9. II. Reed q Co.,
M. B. Miller.
Mrs. Mary A. White of San Diego will
deliver free lecture at Turner hall
tomorrow evening. Subject, Woman
and the Church. fine musical pro.
gramme has been arranged.
E. N. Baker was discharged at Red
lands yesterday on the charge OF EN- bez-
element by The Leader, Redlands
paper. He is publishing The Sun at
San Pedro. There are no other com
plants, as has been alleged, against MIR.
Baker. The case was simply precipi-
tated by enemies at Rsdlands and San
Pedro.
ALI Fowler. a Cahuenga rancher, was
shooting squirrels yesterday near his
farm, when he accidentally discharged
the contents of his shotgun into the calf
of his right leg. Fowler came down to
the receiving hospital at the city Jail,
where his wound YVES attended to. Later
he left for home.
The death of Rev. Overton Clayton OF
Downey occurred last evening. The de-
ceased was 20 years old, and was one Of
the Oldest Methodist preachers in Cali
fornis, having preached here for 40 years.
His last days were spent with his
brother-in-law, Mr.. William Ramsaur,
near Compton, at which place the funeral
will take place.
All Dok. brother of Wong Chee,
waltzed into the city Jail last night in
an excited state of mind, with lump
on his face the size of an orange. He
was accompanied by Special Officer
Robbins and two drunken men. 1t ap.
peared that one of the toughs had in
suited the Chinese and severely as
eaulted him. The man, j. q. Walker
by name, was locked up OH charge of
battery. His companion was eummsrlly
elected from the station.
The firm of Howell & Craig has been
enlarged by the addition of new men,
Der, who will add il possible to the we'll
known enterprise OF the old firm. D.
W. Fly of Memphis, Tenn, has been re-
ceived In partnership and through his
extensive acquaintance and energy will
greatly add to the prestige of the firm.
They now own the Whittier cannery
and will put up this yea. 10000 cases of
California fruits. Mr.. ID. W. Ply comes
to Los Angeles with his family and in
tends to remain. The new name OF the
firm will be Howell, Craig & Fly.
The Southern California paper mills,
located at Lynwood, will resume opera
tions in the morning, after having been
shut down for just one year to day.
The mill will be run under entirely new
management, tha plant having been
leased by Mr.. i. r, Watson of Dubuque,
Iowa. The mill will be run night and
day as coon as the raw material can be |
obtained to keep it in operation ell the |
time. The first output will be water |
proof rye butchers' paper and binders
board. The starting OF the mill will |
give employment to quite number of |
men and furnish home market for all |
the rags and waste paper that is usual
ly burned up or ehipped aWay.
The herald., 1893-07-16
A RARE SIGHT.

A Simultaneous Ascsnsion OF Two Bal
loOne.
At Santa Monica csfion today at 2:20
p. NJ, at an elevation OF 5000 feet, Mile
Leroy will make parachute drop from
one balloon and Professor Woodiord
from the other. By means of patent
parachute they fall 500 feet before the
parachute opens. A daring perform
ance. Take the early Southern Pacific
trains. Round trip 80 cents. Special
train service between the Gallon, mani
moth wharf and Santa Monica.
The herald., 1893-07-16
MUSIC AT THE PARK.

The Programme which VIII IA Rem
dered This Evening.
The following is the programme fol
the concert at Westlake park, by the
Douglas military band, this evening:
March, President, Reeves
Overture, The Night Wanderer Moskau.
Medley, Musical JoFes, Meyrelies.
cacni s
Waltz, Golden Shower, waldteufel.
March, Romaui, straug
lection, Lucia di Lammermoore, Verdi.
Mexican Dance, Ridegue
Gabop, Old stage Coach, stekes
The herald., 1893-07-16
DIED.

PHELPs-ln this city, Thursday, July 18th,
Mrs. Laura Il. Phelpt. wits of W. R. Phelps.
July 18th, from the family residence, 1877
Burlington avenue, at .. m. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to attend.
BEEUHER - In this city, July 14th, John
Beecher. native OF Ohio aged sc years.
Friends and acquaintanees are respectfulv '
invited to atteno the funeral Sunday, Jnly
18th, at 2 O'Clock p. m. from the undertaking
parlors OF Orr {; Sutch 147 South Spring
street. Interment at Evergreen cemetery.
The herald., 1893-07-16

We talre pleasure in announcing that we are
now fully prepared to do all kinds of glass
beve.ing, and manufacture all kinds of French
plate mirrors. Old and damaged mirrors re-
silvered. All work guaranteed H. Raphael g.
Co, 44s and 44O South Spring st.
The herald., 1893-07-16
At Port Los Angeles Today.

The fine steamship San Mateo ia along.
side with q 4400-ton cargo. The sloop
Hattie will take excursions on the bay.
Best fishing on the coast is from Nam
moth wharf, where the exciting balloon
race between Prot. Wesley Woodiord and
Mile Leroy can be witnessed. Round
trip so cents via the Southern Pacific.
Special train service between the wharf,
the caflon and Santa Monica.
The herald., 1893-07-16
All Free.

Tho'e who have nsed Dr. Kings New Dlscov-
cry know itS value, ana those who have not
nave now the opportunity to try 1t free Cali
on tle advertised druggist and get trial bot
tie. free. send yourname ana address to a. K.
bueSlen Il Co., chicago, and get sample box
OF Dr. Kings New Life Pills, free, as we'll as q
copy of Guide to Health and Household In
strnctor, free. All of which is guaranteed 10
90 you good and cost you nothing. at c f.
The herald., 1893-07-16
Half Rates on tn,

Half Rates on the Southern Pacific.
One fare for the round trip to all
points in Southern California every
Sunday.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Largest Stock of Fruit and Vegetables,
Cherries, currants and aprieots the best in
the market, at Altheuse Bros.', 105 ". First
street. Telephone 1898,
The herald., 1893-07-16
Hotel Metropole, Catalina island.

Enlarged. American and European
plans. Fine orchestra. Fishing, boat
ing, bathing. For rates apply to ]. j.
Martin. manager, or 130 West Second
street, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1893-07-16
United States Market.

J. r. Taylor has purchased the above busi-
ness at 3O2 South Spring street. Fresh game,
fish, shrimps, crabs, etc, when in season. Mod.
crate priceg. Goods delivered frGe.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Fire Insurance Rates Reduced.
Independent OF the Compact" See Bas ker
vile, ais North Main (Lanfranco buiiding) and
save money.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Constipation, bliousness ard headache,
cleanses the system, stimulates the liver and
Kidneys makes new blood. Entirely vegeta-
bic. Eample free. II. N. SALE & son. agents,
220 South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Paper Hangers,
You can buy at cost at Eckstrom & strasburg'.
closing out sale.
The herald., 1893-07-16
East India Herb Tea Cures

RID. List, notary public. Legal papers csre-
fully drawn. 127 W. Second; telephone 165.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Londonderry water. Woollacott, ag't.
The herald., 1893-07-16

Forecast foe Southern Ciitonia: Pa
weather; warmer; westerly Winds
The herald., 1893-07-16
Indication

Maximum temperature. s5.
Minimum temperature, so.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-03-03
GREENY1LLE NnrEs

GmnvIlc Tex, March 2.-(SpcciaIl-
Several days ago Luwenstine & Tlupui.
cult shipped four car loads of cattle 40
the Chlcugo market Your reporter wa I,
Informed that they received no highest
market price, Sf.2p047 as.
Captain VIM. Gilps, In spanking to
your reporter. says az soon as IL turnq
warmer hc will move his family ms voIl
ms his interests to Greruyillr. Cnptnif
Giles holds the position of general attor.
ncy of the East Line.
The charter for the Sherman. Sbravn.
lQu aug Southern has boon granted. nud
what has boon termed the EAST Limo
and Red River will soon De filing o.,
ihc past The change of name Will soon
he. Cunuunccd officially
Mnuingc Licenses have hoon granted
Cue following couples: VIII NTmr1p M
Miss Dcha Wright, jus. A. King to Mis-,
l.nln Werner, George Avery 10 Miss 1911
die Duukius, j. NJ Samples 10 Mis-,
Georgia Childrpss q. g. rckgu Ia Aiis.
Daisy Garry. j J. McCleudon to Aiis.
Fannie Smith Q. III Davis 10 Miss m
Z. Gooshy. 81 L. WINNIE to Miss 4
Nj. TelluW, III. %. Robinson to Mis-,
Bessie Hodge, William Patty 10 Mis.
Kitty White
Colonel Frey will. as soon ms he cor
hnl suitable residence. move his famil,
here. Mr.. Froy secms 90 he fav0rably
IMPRESSED with tlS capital OF Hunt
county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-03-03
GATHERING.
The Cleveland Party With Baby
Ruth Get There.
LARGE CROWDS GREET THEM.
The Private Secretary and Lige Have Two
Hours Conference.
No Special Session Of Congress, That Is
Definitely Settled BY Mr. Cleveland.
Bailey Of Texas on Conscience.
Senate and House Work.

Lakewood. n. j., March 2.-All Lake
wood turned out today 40 see President
Elect Grover Cleveland and party oil for
Washington. Fully 300 people were ai
tle station HALF Of them were ladies,
aud they were more Interested iu seeing
Mrs Cleveland and Baby Rutb than
the prasidentclect. 10 was just ~ -
when the trim arrived from Jersey City.
The car Oriental Tor the Cleyelands Il
one 0t The most sumpiuOusly furnished
cars in tie country. The exterior is Of
acknowledgement color and the artistic
panelliug of The sides are lighted mp
with g.ldcd festOOns. The platform rails
are bright silver and there is jcweIHd
glass above THE plate windows Tie care
pCting is doll blue and old rose The ear
ha. an observation rU0m at the rear. "a
dining room, Two bed rooms a kitchen
and % wine cellar
Cleveland was cheer1l flum tho mo-
Weut De- alirlIicl FROM his oarriure ui-
tl le got ou the train. The train moved
out 0i fhg station just NO i21J. q. m. a
parting clccr went up from the crowd,
% score of cumcra iIcuds pressed their but
tons aud the trip was begun
~ W1s continued tO Washington with
ont noteworthy incident Crowds were
ai ll stations bat the train made DO
stops, nor were any Of the party visible
at toe window as the train rushed
through