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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30


The Louisiana Congressman can
not keep too close q watch on the
interests of Louisiana planters, for
there is little doubt but that the
Talmage's will do all within their
power to secure II further reduction
in the duty on rough rice. In view
of the fact that they handle mostly
imported rice which has in the past
been partially cleaned before ship
ment, they cannot with fairness be
considered as representatives of the
domestic rice interests. In fact,
their position is exactly the opposite,
and little thought is given by them
to the domestic planter. The change
for which they are clamoring is in
favor of the imported rice and ruin
Gus to the domestic rice grower.
This fact 10 potent and we doubt not
that a good many planters have
marked it down for future reference.
Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Notice.

Bids are hereby advertised to DO
filed with the clerk of the Police
Jury before the FIRST Tuesday Of
January next for the keeping of
the public ferry at C~ampbells and
also the Janitor of the Courthouse
the year 1884 beginning the first
day of January.-Parties awarded
contracts will be required TO give
good and solvent security for the
performance of said work. The
Police Jury reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the Police Jury.
j. N. WILLIAMS,
Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Fa shiOn Notes for Holiday
ToE1eGtes.

Elegant tailor made garments Or
those for the promenade are of PLAIN
cloth. They are often beautifully
braided Or trimmed with a soutache
of another shade. A novel way of
using fur 10 in perpendicular bands
on the seams, starting from q fur
head at about the height of the knee.
A feature Of this seasons fashions is
the richness of the materials used in
gowns. The new dahlia tint, myrtle
and brown are much seen in wooden
goods combined with MORE silk.
These journals are the standard
authorities in either Paris, London
or America on everything pertaining
to fashion. Besides their useful in.
formation they give valuable lessons
to dressmakers and offer unusual
inducements in the form of Patterns
and Coupons. LA Mode de Paris"
and album Of Fashion" cost only
$3.50 a year each, or IS cents q
copy. 1.-THE French DCessmaker," an
exceedingly partical magazine, is
$500 per annum. La Mode" a
family journal, which is intended to
enter into every home, costs only
$3.50 a year, or Is cents a copy.
Apply by mail to Messrs. A.
Mcdowell & Co., 4 West 18th street,
New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

We learned last Monday evening
that Sheriff Reid found four little
children, between the ages of eigh.
teen months and nine years, in an
old house on South Ryan street, in a
starving condition, having been de-
serted by their worthless mother, q
Mrs. Lysle, a day Or 30 previous.
The children were properly cared
for by Mr.. Reid.-Lake Charles
Commercial. =
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

The circuit court has decided that
the famous St. Landry police ,ury
case may be brought up before it at
its session here next month. The
mandamus to compel Judge Per.
rault to grant an appeal, notwith.
standing the expiration of the delay
usually allowed by law. has BY it
been made peremptory.-St. Landry
Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Our columns are always open to
all for matters Of interest to the pub
lie, and as we are not ubiquitous, we
cannot know what is going on every
where, and therefore expect our
people to be kind enough to send
us news whenever they can or have
some, and we will consider the mat
ter a great favor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Our usually conservative confrere

Our usually conservative confrere
of the st. Martinville Messenger
says that with favorable sugar legis-
latioH this section will remain Dem.
ocratic, bat adverse action on the
tariff will make it a Republican
stronghold. Bounty or no bounty,
tariff or no tariff, Louisiana will
remain in the Democratic column as
long as Sambo takes q hand in
politics.-Lafayette Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

James Todd, the young assistan,
state attorney, who Is associated
with A. S. Trude, in The prosecution
Of Prendergast, is distinguishing
himself in his integrity and industry
to get to the front in the legal pro-
fession. Mr.. Todd is q years old,
having been born March 4, 1866, in
Franklin, St. Mary's parish. He
went to Chicago in 1888, and took
the first thing he could get to make
q livelihood, holding the position Of
sleeping car conductor for fourteen
months and then entering the law
Office of Bisbee, Aherns d Decker as
chief clerk. He was appointed last
February as assistant state attorney.
He is accredited with having tried
more murder cases in a given time
than any other Chicago lawyer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

In New York city last Monday
the first public statue erected in this
country to a Catholic priest was set
up at the corner Of Lafayette Place
and Great Jones street. It 10 in
honor Of the late Father John G.
D%rumgoole, the founder of St.
Joseph's Mission Home for Home
less Boys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
ALcrDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court,
STATE OF LOUISIANA-6th .yusfics
Court-Parish of Vermilion-No.
D.. NJ. Osborne & Co.,
vs..
Frantz Schimtz, ct ais.

FTantz Schimtz, ct ais.
BY virtue of an order granted in the
suit entitled as above, by the aforesaid
court, allowing plaintiffs to proceed Il
rem, by provisional seizure, against one
five foot Harvester and Binder.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested, to appear, before said JUS
tlce Court, on Saturday, the 3Oth Of
December 1893, to answer to the de-
mand presented.
Sherif's Office, December Is, 1893.
A. L. LEBLANC, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

$3.50 81
The cotton gin on the Jesse Clark
place at Plaquemine Brulee was
destroyed by FIRE on Monday, the
work Of some thoughtless boys who
were hunting rabbits In an adjoining
field. The grass was high and in
order to scare up the game the torch
was applied. At this season of the
year prairie grass burns almost like
powder, and the FIRE was soon beyond
control. Augmented by q stiff breeze,
it took it but 9 few moments to
reach the gin aad set it oI FIRE.
The gin was q total loss with no In.
surance, aud John CLARK, who has
charge of the place, experienced
great difficulty il saving the barn
and stable from destruction.-Crow.
ley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Young VOORHEES,, the trusted clerk
|of the board of health, in New
Orleans has absconded after squand.
ering from $4,000 to $4,000, plung-
ing on horse races. In mentioning
the occurrence the Post utters these
sentiments which we cordially en-
idorse: We were panied to hear of
the downfall of a member of one Of
the most honorable and distinguish
ed families of this State, of one who
bore a name that has never been
mentioned but with respect, and
which, despite his crime, will go
down to posterity with all the lus-
ter of past services to the State,
have deserved. Our sympathies go
forth to the aged parent, who by
word and example pointed out to
his erring son the ways of righteous.
ness, and though his heart be torn
with pain and sorrow, let him re.
member the blame ia not on him.
that he has the respect of all who
know him, and that 10 this his time
OF tribulation, many hearts beat in
with him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
There are those who believe tn,

There are those who believe that
advertising does not pay. We dc
not propose to argue the case but
will simply call their attention to a
gentleman who had q rice farm for
rent and put an ad in the Signal for
four issues hoping to find q renter.
Three or four days after its first APP
pearance we received orders to take
the card out as the place had already
been rented as a result Of the Signal
ad, and several applicants had ap-
piled zoo late. There is a moral to
this and the intelligent business man
doesn't need a magnifying glass to
find it, either.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Prize lighting lie not likely to be
popular or profitable in Indiana now
Buffalo Costello, one of Dominick
o'Malley's, Roby plug uglies was
tried last week and sentenced to che
penitentiary for 2 years. A few
more ouch examples and these brutes
will be out Of q lob.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

The MERlDIoNAL wishes one and
all a happy and prosperous new
year. Let all hope and see to il
that the yeai 1894 will be the best
in the history of Abbeville. Let
oar citizens work tremendously to.
gether. Drop oil sel6shness; be
united on all matters that will help
our business interests.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

The city Of New Orleans In now
likely to pay a good sum for the
killing Of the Italians at the parish
prison; one suit has been already
decided against the city and another
has just been filed, More will no
doubt follow.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30


The report of q gun last Saturday
morning attracted several citizens to
the rear of the Creole saloon to find
that Edgar Henry, a young colored
man in the employ of DIR. J. F. Nor.
ris, had been seriously wounded by a
charge OF shot from a gun in the
hands Of Adrian Daste. It seems
that Daste was in the back yard
cleaning his shot gun, which in some
manner was discharged as Henry
approached from the rear for the
purpose of getting a drink. The
greater portion of the charge enter
ed the right arm at the elbow, badly
fracturiDg the bones, while his back
and left arm received several scat.
tering shot. He was attended by
the Drs. Morris who removed no less
than twenty shot from the elbow
joint, and amputstion will probably
On necessary. The shooting was
purely accidental - Crowley Sigaal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Last Monday night at about 8
o'clock a man entered the premises
Of Mr.. Won Eye, the night operator
at the depot, while he was absent,
and when Mrs. Won Eye heard him
at the gate she seized her pistol and
went to the door. As she opened it
the man started to run, and she
banged away at him, this only ac~
CELEBRATED his speed, and as be vaulted
over the fence, she let fly another
bullet from her Al callbre Colt; and
then, drawing the drapery of her
couch about her, laid herself down to
pleasant dreams" Tramps and night
marauders will likely give this
plucky lady's premises q wide berth
in future.-St. Landry Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Constable Sale.
STATE OF LOUTSIANA-PARISH
OF VERMILION-5TH JUSTICE
COURT.
Levy g. We'll
Levy e. We'll
VS.
S%yphroyen Roeh.

BY virtue of q writ of feri faeias issued
by the Hen'l. aforesaid court in the mat
ters of the above numbered and entitled
manding me to seize and sell the property
OF Syphroyen Roch. / viii proceed to
offer for sale at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder. at the Office of tho
9th Justices Court in this parish, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1894,
the following described property seized to
satisfy said writ. to wit:
One half American mare.
Eight hundred pounds of cotton, more
or less.
Terms cash on the spot.
COLUMBUS SPELL,
December %, 1893. Constable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

A vein of gold quartz assaying
81 ounces to the pound and 40 per
cent copper has been discovered at
Stars cave, near Burlington, Iowa.
A company has been organized to
develop the mine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Our great hope for the future,
orr great safeguard against danger
is to be found in general and thor.
ough education Of our people, and 10
the virtue which accompanies such
education james A. Garfield.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
STATE or LOUI8IANA-6th Justice
Court-Parish of Vermilion-No.
d. NJ. Osborne & Co.,
vs..
Henry F~ossbender.

HeHTy FOSSD6nuer.
BY virtue of an order granted, in the
suit entitled as above, by the aforesaid
Justice Court, allowing plaintiffs to
proceed IN rem, by provisional seizure,
agaidst n six foot Harvester and
Binder.
Notice is given to all persons inter-
ested, to appear before the said Justice
Court, on Saturday the 30th of Decem-
Der, 1893, to answer to the demand
presented.
Sheri1's Office, Dec. Is, 1893.
A. T.. LEBLANC, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

One dollar voted by the people OF
any school district Tor the support
Of common schools is worth ten
dollars given ont of the treasury of
the United States.-BeDj Harrison.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Positions seed

Money can be deposited in bank, for
tuition, until position is secured. Send
for ~ page catalogue of Draughon's
Consolidated Practical Business Col
lege, Nashville, Tenn. No vacation.
Enter anytime. (Mention this paper.l
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

John P. Hopkins, a democrat, was
elected Mayor Of Chicago, Tuesday,
to fill the vacancy caused by the
assassination of Carter Harrison.
His opponent was acting Mayor,
Geo. H. Swift, q republican.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

We have received copy Of the
Post q new 6 column quarto pub.
alished weekly in New Orleans by
j. D. Flynn. It is neatly printed,
straight out democratic in politics
and we hope il will succeed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Taken UP.

marked thus:
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In the 5th ward-Unless the above animal
is claimed by it's owner within, the time
prescribed by law. it will be disposed of
according to the s~tatutes.
DEMOSTHENE TRAHAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Superintendent Spellman says that
the Illinois Central Railroad has
agreed to purchase the batture land
in front Of the Louque Place, which
is situated two miles above South
port and two miles below the point
selected for the location of the rail-
road bridge. The property is $500
feet long and 400 feet wide. It will
be converted into a ferry landing,
and do away with the necessity of
running their freight trains through
St. Joseph street, thence down the
lcyee to Elysian Fields street. The
road transfers about 100 cars daily
in this way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

Our young friend, Robt. E. Guns
ningham. the talented editor of the
Rayne Ranger, has been elected tax
collector Of that thriving burg.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80. 1893

G. A. Thomas Of the Lafayette
Gazette has sold his interest in that
paper to his partner Fl. J. Mouton
who will continue to run it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30
Notice.

otode ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If Va.
maaom,--1W Judicial Distyicf rnns,
succession
of M Of,
Joseph Bullreis and
community.
Notice is hereby given to oil bar
ties interested in the said success;o,
or having any opposition to make r.
the tableau of debts and charges
against said succession fled h
Homes Decuir, administrators e
said succession to file the aama
In writing in the Office of the clerL
OF court within ten days from tha
date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal az
Office this 9th day of Deoembar
A. D. 1893.
ALcrDE LEBLANC.
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-12-30

The readers OF Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly" for December
were treated to a literary feast 10
the way of an illustrated aud de.
scriptiye article from the able pen
of Our townswonan, Mrs. P. S.
Lowell, entitled IAN Acadia Rice
Flat" In a pleasing aud happy
style the authoress pictures life as it
really is in Acadia parish, correct
ing the erroneous impression which
exists in the minds of our neighbors
of the north that Louisiana is one
vast swamp. The story is told in a
pleasing manner that marks the
authorizes as one of no mean ability.
The fact that the article finds a
place in the Christmas number.
which is the brightest and best of
the year OF this popular magazine, is
evidence that the article was in high
favor with the publishers. The H.
l~ustrations were all of Mrs. Lovell's
own selection.-CrowleY Signal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
More Than Fifteen Thousand Pounds of
 NItroElycerIn Blew Up nt Dover.

DOVER, N. l., Dec. iG.-The receiving mill Of the American Furcite company. containing more than l5,CO0 pounds oi waste acid and nitroGlycerin, WAS blown tc pieces by terrific explosion. There were two watChmen on duty. Neither can bt found, and il is supposed that they werC killed.
 The building was one of nearly 5o that southern shore of Lake Hopatcong The mlll m which the explosion originated is used to receive the waste acid and nitro SlNcerin employed in the manufacture oi the Forcite powder. IL k supposed that thcse explosives were allowed to run into the tanks in tue mill at too great speed, and the extra friction iSuitrI the iCid and caused the explosion.
 All that remains of the site where this building stood k hole in the ground about 5o feet deep, Large rocks that lay in the bottom of the hole are broken into hundreds ul pieces. The building contain ed, 1t Is said, more than l5,OO1 pounds oi very explosive materials. It was distrit- utcd 10 the other buildings. when in course of manufaCture. Gy means of pipes. Around the site of the explosion the ground iS thickly covered with trees stripped of their limbs. Some morc than l2 inches in diam eter were twisted otf and hurled hundreds of yaryis in an eststtrly direction
 Reports from Mount Arlington, which k 2'3 miles from thc sCenr of the disaster say that there Was more than S:AO worth of window glass and S;,Sh broken and that nearly every pane uf glass in the large Ho- tel Brcslin is gone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
THE KANE DIVORCE SUIT.
An Analir Which stirs Up Swell New York
 Society.

NoCieIN
 NEW NuEk, Dee. lG.-William Carson Kane has begun suit for absolute divorce against his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Kane. By curious coincidence the first step was taken exactly one year-to the day and al most to the hour-after the wedding
 Mr. and Mrs. Kane were married on Dec. h, lS:Ee, iuhthe Church of the Holy Com muuion, at the corner of sixth avenue and Twentieth street. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Dr. Mottet, rector of the church.
 Society talked for \ week about the wed ding, which proved a sensation because it had been unexpected and uuaunouuced. The divorce will furnish gossip for month. as both parties tu the suit are well known and popular socially and belong to excel lent families Mir. Kane iS member of the Union club and other fashionable or GaniLations He is about 2S years old. He has spent the greater portion of his time abroad for several years, and he has aS many friends in London, Paris and pau as he has on this side ot tkv Atlantic He be longs to the Hadmintuu club of London.
 It will surprise many i.:f = Whn have admired Mr>. Kane tu h"Iu 2. nt ter hus- band charges her with rlt.d. .i:y. naming one correspondent and :.>~.r,iu- that ,hc has been guilty with other m,u Muuse names are not known tu hjm. lie chal l.es that she wa> uunjtEiuI III the month uf May last in the lluls.. C.,stjGliuuc. Paris, with Livingston B.ld. auI at divers other times ill divrC~ other p.lc,'s with unknown men. Mir. Boyd, the correspondent. is ia miliarly known a~ kIcky Boyd He lives with his mother in Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
THE FIRE RECORD
BiE Blare In New York and smaller Ones
 In Other Places.

NEW lUEh, Dec, l6,-A fire which broke out in the furniture and upholstery seven story building of Henry Thoescn tN Bro. Third avenue and Forty street. de stroycd nearly Sjup.U .UOJ worth of property in less than an hour from the time of its discovery.
 The fire, besides destroying the uphol- Stery building. which occupied 5gl. sp;, 5qg Third avenue and 2,r'. 2U5, 2O5 East Forty ninth strcvJ, also burned out SOl. SlS. SS Third avenue, 2Ua, 2ll East Forty ninth street, five tenement houses in Ringtail alley, or BSekmau lane. which Were occu- pied hy ls Italian families, numbering over An people, the marble and sIatuary yard of samuel Adler and his stables ad joining, in which there wrrc 10 horses. which peri>hed in the flames.
 The CoutiaEratiuu was unattended. so far as known, by loss of life. though one man whose name k unknown k sald to bc miss IpE. Six tirTmcu were rescued frum per l!uus position with much difficulty Scv- eral hundred people were made homeless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
BLUE PENCILED ITEMS.

The defense in thu ca>, of pr Meyer was opened
 Vnudal~ footed the orn,r.l l',c~b,tsrian church in Ro, he>;er.
 In railroad colll>',... :u Rt~-ll l4 peo. pie were killed and .. .nj0r,l
 John Y. M,k kauv. IdjudE,d .uilty ot contempt "t court, has secured A stay.
 The chief owners ul a closed bank al Nashville. Nch. wrrr mul,ed by angry creditors
 Practical jol,cr~ l,tt >htm bornl,> at the doors of prominent Pari~iau~ and created a big scare.
 The American Federation ut I.ator re- fused Ia allow Mayor Swift of Chicago tn address their convention.
 rEc first cargo of cotton from any uitel Stair~ DOT, direct Ia Manchester. through the new canal. has !rf, Houston.
 While a uumhry ot young mru wcrr playing; fou,lmll uu the icr un the Su>quc- haull.l .l Scl!u'> GroNc, Pa. the ice broke, and tw" of the party were drowned
 The 6,s" coal miners employed in the M"n"nEahrla river pit> will be locked out II they enforce the uniform mining rate ot Gl . cents adopted aI their convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Bertha W. Gregory gave an enter tainIng whist party last evening at her home. 4o7 Washington avenue.
 The monthly meeting of St Thomas cadets will be held at 7:;}n this evening. Every member k requested to be present.
 A surprise party was given at the home of Miss Mamie Cushing II River side street, last evening by number of her young friends. There was singing. dancing and games and at midnight supper was served.
 -D.-I. Rafferty. who has been at the hospital for some time suffering from an absceSs on the arm has been discharged cured. He writes to the DEMuCENT: II desire to return thanks Ia Doctors Castle and Mcdonald. for their skill in removing from my arm an ahsCeS> which threatened blood poisoning; also to the matron. Miss Fcltrr. for her many words of encourage mcut to me; also to Miss Bradshaw and Miss Harrison. who nurstl me in the day. and last but not least Miss Sweeney tue guardian of the night. whose ever wei come smile was looked for by the patients. l would also return thanks la Henry Doane for properly regulating tho h0llcr and keeping a uniform temperature in all the rooms. The Waterbury hospital k the place for those who are sick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16

reverse was a blow from which the enter prise never recovered in the hands of its original promoters.
 Jacob F. Kreiger, the leading spirit, broke himself and the Masonic bank of this city in furthering the project, and finally he sunk himself into an untimely grave under load of ills resulting from the multiplied disasters caused by the bridge. The enterprise languishcd several times, and at one time it looked like those who had projected it would reap nothing but loss, However, in March last they succeeded in disposinG of the property to a syndicate under terms that were considered very advantageous To them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16

Th- ','~t ChlI~tjna- rr...o' e.lt .,tu -Nr ,'ur -,r 'r iaush'Nr ' s,.h..it, -hr1.u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-16
Fo,tmn,tcr, ArpoIntch.

WAsuINGToN, Dsr. Id.-Che fourth class postmasters appointed arc aS follows:
 New York- CLstoriand. A. :. Ornlsby. Jr.; DaNid'S Island. W. !. Rankin.
 Pennsylvania Bi>mnrCk. J. G.Wi.nrr, C CnmI,- bclltown. J. (. Grambcin: ChcathavcN. (. k. Wilson: Dupont, Henry Zuislcr; DuvvlL, !. S Grippiu liGrtforti. F. A. O~tlnruc: Jamestown. M. C. Long: l.uvVr, \. B, Waller; MillCr~ville, Fred Gerth; scenery Hill (. G. Nlikscll: Stras- burg, D. NJ. Aumcnt; Stuu, Frederick ~tull; West Nicholson. S. R. Squir,; Willian>towu, ". D. Nlsnn-