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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-21

broken the lock of the door and enter
| ed into the court room of the courthouse 8
/ contIafg to a resolution of this body and
| the said atty is hereby instructed to take
legal action against said parties. Adopt
| ed
| The following ordinance was received
and on motion duly seconded, the same
was passed to second reading:
An ordinance of the Police Jury game
law regulating the killing, trapping. etc.;
of wild game within the limits of YER
million parish
Sec. /. Be it ordained nv the Police
Jury of Vermilioii parish, State OF Louis
| lama, in legal assembly convened, that it
shall DE unlawful to Kill any deer. buck,
doe or fawn, within the limits Of Verlhil-
ion parish or have same IN possession eX-
cept between the first day of September
and the first day of January Inclusive.
Sec g. That it shall; be unlawful to
kill any partridge, quail; snipe riiffied-
grouse or prairie cliic1en, or to have same
in possession, within the limits of said
parish except between the fifteenth day
of October and the first day of April, botli
to trap net, snare: buy or have the same
alive IN possession any of tile above de-
scribed game within the limits of said
parish at any time.
Sec. 8. That it shall be unlawful to kill
any duck; goose. brant, swan or any other
water fowl within the limits Of said par
lsh, or to have the same in possession ex-.
copt between the fifteenth day of October
and the first. day of April inclusive; IT
shall be uulawfdl to trap, net or snare. or
attempt to trap net or snare any of the
above water fowl within the limits of
s'tid pa ISL ut any time.
Sec. 4 That it shall be Unlawful to
shipor u any matter whatever transport
for sale; exchange or barter, any game
elu'uerated above i'll the preceding see
tiaa's OF This ordinances.
Sec. s. TlaG it Shall be unlawful to kill
o. rap WINE cratIes, egrets or herons at
any Jlue.
see. g. That any violation of this ordi-
nance u. declared to De u tn!sdeipeanOr,
iaf,le before the district court of said
Fars,, punishable by tine of not exceed
ing tit,V i$Ja.I dollars, or by imprisOn5
n,eutin the patish Jail not less than 80
days nor more than ~ days for each of;
court us prov ided il tho acts OF thc State
of Lopislpua Act 50 of TIE hctS OF 1896,
This act TO take effect from ana afber it's
pISsa ge:
On motion diliy seconded, The assessors
claim for making the fOlls for 1896
amounting to $66l.37 was allowed less
S75 thereof reserved to cover any errors or
double assessments on said foifs; Adopt
ed.
On motion OF Mr.. Miller duly seconded
tho Sheriff of this Da ISL Is hereby in
structed to take charge of and deliver in
to Mr., Eliza Bartels aud lake. q receipt
therefor. the bloodhouuds belonging to
this parish. Adopted.
] A Leblanc iaIlor - " = SlH 70
] O Hebert shf salary ! end 1o-50-96 125 90
Sent s. Term tern. Of Eco Court ,ig'' -" : 80 " fS5 o0
Jos Trahafl j p vs. O Sonier ct ais 81 oy
Il Moss const :. 46 S.
j b Shaw pvs Ollie Moss Z SS5
J U Theall const VS. r Guidry ct
ais 2 bills 140 70
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-21
ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER q, 1896.
Police .Bnry Proceedings.
AnREYI1IE. Ia. NoH. 10. /

| ABBENlil y, LA, NOV. ~, loJO.
!, The Police Jury for Vermilion parish
met this dav in regular session. Present,
! M. Sarver President, and Messrs j. T.
Theriot. A. Picard, Babilas Leblanc and
| w. p. Miller
Absent, NJ. L. Eldredge and Geo. De-
| lano.
| The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
| Mr.. j. i, Broussard appeared before the
| JuIy relative TO the locating of4a public
| road near Mauriceville. Whereupon A.
Picard moved and was duly seconded,
That Mr.. Picard be and is hereby instruct
/, eel to employ surveyor to trace and lay
out the lines from Mauricevlle to the
bayou Vermilion near ID. o. Broussard's
provided that the proprietors of the lands
| shall first agree to accept and acknowl-
edge the lines as established by said con
!; templated survey. Adopted
Mr.. Miller as a committee on Hat a.,
CampbelFs ferry made d verbal report 3
the same recommending an appropriae
tion towards the construction of q levee
across the swamp OH tile new road. Said
report was accepted and the committee
was discharged
On motion Mr.. Miller duly seconded. the
sum of of one hundred dollars be and is
hereby appropriated out of the road and
bridge funds of this parish to aid in the
construction of a levee on the public road
across LiJLle bayou swamp. Salu iinouhJ
to be paid in regular order, and further
more, Mr.. Miller is hereby ord Tered to pro-
cure sufficient lumber TO construct brlugeS
OH said leyee. ADOPTED.
The finance Committee submitted the
following report, which was accepted and
ordered spread on The minutes:
ABBEyIILE, La, Nov. Z, 1Ss J.
To the Hon. President and members o.
the Police jury. We your undersl gusd
Finance Committee beg to hand you iiel6-
with their report of settlement wipi1 J,
o. Hebelt Sierif& e. .-otficio tax collector
for the mouth OF Oct. - and find that ne
has collected the follow ng amounts on
rolls Of -:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-21
THE MERIDI0NAL.
ADVERTISING RATES:

..l not;ces ner line. SO 10
0ne Insertion, per inch or less ....... "
Each subsequent Insertion. %
Death and marri age notices, not exceed
ing five lines, are published free. obltu-
aries are charged at one-haif rate OF read
ing notices.
cheanly executed at this Office. Strang-
ers must send money with their orders to
avoid delay.
charged double rates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-21
Very Respectfully,

W lee, O.. ,los
On motion duly seconded the Clerk of
this body is instructed to advertise Tor
sealed bids for keeping AL public ferries ,s
and bridges texcepting the, bridge at p.
@, Broussard's Which will be. sod at it's,
location on the 10Th of Decelnberl and al a.
SO for janitor at courthouse and dconstable
for Police Jury. ,,,,
Mr.. Bartels agent fer the Hope MIL
plantation appeared and offered TO donate
q right of way along the BAYOU front on
said plantation on certain conditions,
whereupon on motion Of Mr.. Miller duly
seconded said matter was referred 90 the
DIST Atty for advice.
The bids for The fnrnisllineg .e OF Of bridge bridge
lumber TO The parish We're 5hen opened
ed the bid Of Mr., Ned Bergman was ac-
cepted and the President a1d gierk Of this :
confract with said party. exacting bend
On motion of Mr.. Miller duly seconded,
the Clerk of this body is hereby instruct
ed to inform the list atty that Messrs
W. w. Minor aud Zahacry Broussard had
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-21

Amt bal to bis credit 03
Respectfully submitted,
al. p. MILLER,
NJ, l.. ELDREDGE, Com.
THoS. j. MORGAN.
The Treasurer submitted the following
report which was accepted and ordered
50, cad on the minutes:
ABBEvILLE, La, Nov. 10. 1896
To the Hon. President and members of
the Police Jnly of Velmilion parish.
Gents: Tae following shows the imam
cial standing of the parish aI this date:
License and has ON hand $l596 80
Norcceipts on this iund since my
Lass renDrb. i
Surplns fund is overdrawn 126 ~
Nc receipts OIL this fund sihce my
last report.
hand d. - f13 SO
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. o, fIebere, ESQ. on
roll So lao Il
Clml pros fund is overdrawn tfG2o
Reed on tins fund since my last
reoolt from J. o.. HebeIt, ESQ. on
roI'!5 lo9 q s,o,
Mag const Il phys has on hand lSs IS
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. o. Hebert, ESQ: ON
roll '96 ~ 50
Dist atty & shffhaS on hand 295 O5
Reed on this fund since MY fasb
report from j. o. Hebert, Esq. on
roll igG 159 II
Civil expense has on hand II "a
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. o. Hebert, ESQ. on
roll '96 l5o 59
Road & bridge fund has on
hand q u
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. o. Hebert, Esq. on
roll ioi a63 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
Appreciated Scotch.

A we'll known learned judge, who
was keen politician before his promo
tion to the bench, went down while
yet a plain q. G. TO help the Liberal
candidate fer q Scotch borough. He be-
gan a speech with a Scotch story; but,
failing in giving the ''awccent" with
due emphasis, the story fell fiat, and the
audience began TO murmur. The prac-
ticed orator changed his key and re-
sumed in his natural and stentorian
voice, Gentlemen, / do not speak
Scotch, but / vote Scotch" Tremen-
dous applause followed, whereupon our
Q. c. proceeded, no doubt very repre-.
hehsibly, land often drink Scotch. {"
After this he was the unquestioned idol
"a the hour.-Household Words.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

Now comes an ominous supges-
ton for the powers that be to con-
slider. for the president-elect is to
come back to the convictions be held
prior to the adoption of the new
golden rule at St. Louis. The money
powers may have a struggle on their
hands after all. The Cincinnati En-
quirer says: CAS- to the policy Of
the administration, there is much
anxiety over it manifest from all
parts Of the country. 1t is doubtful
whether Maj. Mckinley has defined
in his own mind what course he will
follow in several minor particulars.
One or two things sare certain, how
ever. and the first is that as SOON as
the major finds himself in possession
of the needed authority to do SO he
will appoint very strong commits
sion to push international bimetal-
lism. This will, without doubt, be
one OF the first things undertaken BY
the new administration. l. will be
pushed more vigorously than it has
been before by the United States"
The framers of the st. Louis plat
form do not want bimetallism in
any form,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
Cures
"Cures talk in favor - ~
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, 0H
as for no other medi-

clhe' us great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective ao-
Vertising. Many of these cures are mar
Vicious. They have won the confidence of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
fiiia the largest sales in the world. and
nave made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
Sirsaparilla is known by the cures it has
made-cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
ana weak nerves, cures of dyspepsia, liver
ana Kidney troubles, catarrh and malaria.
such Cures as This Prove Merit,
My little nephew was a plump and
heaithy baby until year and a half old.
then sores broke out behind his ears and
spresi rapidly over his head, hands and
body. y physician said the trouble was
scrofula humor in the blood. The child
became one complete sore. We bao to
restrain his hands to keen hin, fro,,,
scratching the sores We were induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. and in a short
time he led more life. He improved ran.
idly, his skin became entirely clear of
sores and he is now healthy child, MRS
FLORENCE ANDREWS, Clearfield. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
the d, slnes. q vernon.

Springfield Register.
One Of the most to be regretted re-
suits of the recent election is the de-
feat for reelection of that great
democrat and friend CT humanity.
Gov. John 2. Altgeld. The people
of the state Of Illinois can little
afford to lose his services as the chief
executive. He has devoted his in
domitable energy and his great abil-
lty to the service of the people with
q faithfulness that has brought forth
results which cannot be oyer-esti-
mated in the beneficial effects they
will have on the future Of the state
and its people. Other men have
been governors in name, and have in
Perfunctory manner performed GER
tain unimportant duties pertaining
to the Office. But it has been differ
ent with Gov Altgeld. He has been
governor who governed. He has
attended to the peoples business as
If it was his own, and SO carefully
and untiringly has he looked after
their interests, and so industri-
ously has he labored for their good,
that every wheel of government has
performed its perfect work without
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

Government BY Party" Is vigor-
ously denour ced by Col. George +.
Warning, Jr., in the November North
American Review, the ..machiner in
politics coming in a large share
OF opprobium. Col. Waripg con-
tends that il it is possible to have a
party machine that will not work
against tho best interests Of th-
people. the way to dc so has not vet
been found.
None Of the manv monthlies Is
better illustrated or more interesting
than Outing. In its chosen field Of
healthful sport and pas:ime this
popular magazine easily maintains
the lead. and bright. seasona BILE
sketches of sport, travel and adven
lure abound in the November num-
Der. The fiction department con-
tsins 1.-The Story of Penny Pencil, ~
(complete) by Sarah Addison Wad-
derburn. E. B. Abercombie open $
the number with a finely illustrat d
and most readable history OF Prom
lnent Tcotters and PAGERS of the Sea-
son." Under the title Of The City
Of the White Dove" Annetta Josefa
Halliday-Antona draws a charming
pen picture Of Algiers. "a Gossi p
on G olf," by the well known author
ity, Horace G. Hutchinson, will be
eagerly read. Other notable features
include The Canoe Camp at Grind
stoue;" "Rscing Schocners," by X. y.
Burchard; football of go" bv WAL
ter Camp: american Amateur Ath-
letes in 1896" by W. l.. Curtis
"Turl ey Tracking" oy Ed. W. San
dys; "Over Decoys on the Missis-
sipp," by +. Z. Kellogg. and IAN
Adventure with African Lions" by
Traher Genone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
device for making noise was carried
in the professions.

Gov. STONE, of Missouri, says: 81
shall begin from this hour the work
of organizing the people of the states
for the campaign of 1900. The cause
we have fought for is right. 1t in
wolves a great question affecting the
prosperity Of our country. and the
happiness of mankind. 1t will not
be settled until it is settled right.
The battle we have fought has not
been vain. The party will grow
stronger in the future when every
man in it is ready to fight and die
for its principles. The cause of free
silver is not lost by this defeat. The
blessings that would flow from BIZ
metallism will be delayed. but they
will come at last in response to Il .
resolute and unyielding demands Of
the people,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh thai cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY Il CO. Prcp,., Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ]. Che
ney for the last - years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions. aud
insncislly able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WssT & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDISG, KISSAS & MARVIN, Wholesale DR. g
4l>ts, Toledo, O.
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blo1d ard mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, .5c per bottle. Sold by al
druggists. Testimonials free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

waste of motion or unnecessary fric-
tiop. His administration has been a
model Of combined energy and econ
omy. He has earned for himself the
title of the Business Governor
title that is a Donumen, of praise TO
his methods and to his faithfulBess
to the trusts confided to him. His
defeat is an inscrutable exhibition of
ingraiitude. The people will regre;
it, now that it is too late to avoid
the calamity. Gov. Altgeld can
afford to be defeated. The people
can scarcely afford to do without his
services. As the days 60 by they
will more and more regret their
loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

MEXICO is prospecting under Diaz.
He has encouraged railroad building,
and there are now 1920 miles in
operation, and g coo miles of tele-
graph lines. The government in
come is $50, 100000 year. At Vera
Cruz $40. 900 600 will be expended in
improving the harbor. The City Of
Mexico is spending 100000 a year
for sewerage and water works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

WEDNESDAY was red letter day
for Jefferson City. Mo. All business
houses were closed and the people
had holiday to celebrate The defeat
of the constitutional amendment
which sought to move the capital to
Sedalia. When the report reached
Jefferson City confirming the early
dispatches that Sedalia had been
beaten by a big vote. the enthusiasm
of the people was unbounded. They
paraded the streets all day long and
until late at night with all kinds of
banners appropriate to show their
appreciation of the victory. Many
carried flags and bunting. Bands
furnished music and every kind of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
No Humbug.

Foley's Honey and Tar does not
claim to perform miracles. 1t does
not claim to cure all cases of con-
sumption or asthma. But it does
clsim to give comfort and relief in
advanced stages Of these diseases and
to usually cure early stages. Il is
certainly worth trying by those af-
flicted or threatened with these
dread diseases. Sold by NJ. I. Balm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
Cl0aks and Jackets.

Another large invoice Of cloak..
jackets. misses and children's reef
ers. Here is only to be fouad the
newest. latest styles and prices that
always sell for spot cash.
A fine diagonal iscke,. box
front, set In velvet collar.
coat back. fancy buttors-in-
laid pearl center. nes sleeve.
worth IS, here .............f g. 81
Our new fancy black bouels
jackets beauty-ncw sleeve
box front. medica collar, go
garment. only........ -. $3.50
Children's REFER jackets. al
styles and prices. we start
them st ........... ", Is
so dozen towels 20x36 with
fringes: none when these are
gone. each only ..... Sc
Blankets 81 cents a pair to-. si2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
RcYRp'a SllYAe Nnfa.

Bryan's letter brings hope aud
cheer to his followers, and to the
bimetallists generally who have sus-
tanned temporary defeat in the pres
ent campaign. Conscious" says
he. "thas millions of loyal hearts
are saddened by temporary defeat,
beg to offer word of hope and en-
couragement. No cause ever had
supporters more brave, earnest and
devoted than those who have es-
poused the cause of bimetallism
They have fought from conviction
and have fought with all the zeal
which conviction inspires. Events
will prove whether they are right or
wrong. Having done their duty as
they saw it, they have nothing to
regret" What more consoliEg
words could be offered than the re-
minder that duty has been well
performed. A just cause never suf-
fered because il was unsuccessful at
first, and the unselfsh view that
Bryan has taken of the situation will
give added inspiration to those who
are devoted alike to the principles he
has so brilliantly advocated, and to
him. Says he: '.The friends of BIZ
metallism have not been vanquished;
they have simply been overcome.
They believe tina. the gold standard
is conspiracy Of the money chang
ers against the human race, and
until convinced of their error they
will continue the warfare against it. >
Then after speaking of the disad-
vantages under which the friends Of
silver labored and the great respous-
ibility the republican party has taken
upon itself to accomplish an impos-
sible task, and commencing all the
campaign committees, he voices this
noble inspirations:
'No personal or political friend
need grieve because of my defeat
My ambition has been to secure i'm
mediate legislation rather than to
enjoy the honors of the office; there
fore, defeat brings to me no feeling
OF personal loss. Speaking for the
wife who has shared my labors. as
well as for myself, l desire to say
that we have been amply repaid for
all that we have done. In the love
millions of our fellow citizens, SO
kindly expressed in knowledge gained
by personal contact with the people
and in broadened sympathies, we find
full compensation for whatever eff
forts we have put forth. Our hearts
have been touched by the devotion
OF friends and our lives shall prove
our. appreciation of the affection.
which we prize as the richest re-
ward which this campaign has
brought"
Those are true Bryan words.
Rarely do you find man in public
life who in defeat or victory pauses
to think of those who have shown
him and his honor and confidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
Now that Mai Mckinley is elected

Now that Maj Mckinley is elected
il is the duty of every citizen to give
him cordial support in his admins
tration. II the republicans can re-
store the prosperity of the country,
which is thing that all most de-
voutly wish for, no mere party jeal-
ousy ought for moment to stand
in the way Of their accomplishing
that purpose. Let there be a fair
trial OF high protection and the gold
standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

The president of the United States
who takes his seat next March must
do whole lot for the people. They
have been promised much. and they
will fully expect it.-Keokuk Consti-
tuition. Democrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

IL the Fifty-fourth congress there
were los democrats, PA republicans
and I populists. In the Fifty-fifth
congress. according to the best infor-
nation obtainable, there will be 1852
democrats, l76 republicans, 16 pop
ulists and II doubtful. This gives a
total Of republicans 176. democrats
and silver 1853, doubtful u, a demo.
cratic and silver gain of So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

The advance Agent of Prosper
ity" has big job on his hands to
fulfill all his obligations to the peo-
pie. But the people seem willing to
give him chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in to 8 days.
Its action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly relieves. IS cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan. druggist. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlegel & Son, 220
West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

GlowwCrms are much more brilliant
when storm is coming On than at
other seasons. Like many other mys-
teries Of nature, this curious circum-
stance has never been explained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

"a east i noe stopping n. lsss F,1r,h 49,
nue. near Sixteenth street. Rock Island nm I,
Iall 20 call on this noted gypsy. she viii sell
FosltiFely the best and most expert life reas,-r
IN tniS country Consult her on al the arairsL
% ME; Tor she VIII tell you true. Rem-rpher
tnl>. she VIII ten ladies for shor- time for =,
cents and gentlemen "a Cali at once you
" " he pleased Don forget the nrrrier
is-S ourth avenue. near Sixteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07

An eastern importer overstocked
with fall and winter dress goods de-
sired to unload snd submitted sam
Piles. OF which we snapped up very
quickly. Here is saving Of from
3Si to 40 per cent.
One lot Of double fold plaids.
beautiful oo.orings. always
Is and Z2c, this week. l9lc
500 yards plaids. serges and
fancy wool suitings. always
35 and zoe. this week your
choice. Csc
52-inch plain all wool suit
ings. always SOC q yard, this
week ses................... sec
3s inch fancy black brocades.
mohair effects. always cheap
at Csc, this week ........... i5e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-07
Crockery Department.

Lustre Band Dinner ware-Owiny
10 the great demand that VIC have
had from our customers who ar.
using the Lustre band Dinner var.
for pieces 20 match broken sets. we
have Just placed in stock q fresh
crate Of these good. and have marked
them ~ the price Of fret quality Of
white ware. The goods are Of the
johnson hos English make and war
ranted not 20 craze. Look through
the following list ard zee II yoa do
not need some Of these pieces:
Pie Plates. Piatters.
Tea Plates. sugar Bowls.
Breakfast Plates. Cream Pitchers.
Dinner Plates, Water Pitchers.
Tea. CofIees, Stop Bowls.
Sauce Dishes. Oyster Bowls.
Covered Dishes, Pickle Dishes.
Open Dishes. Sauce Boats.
Individual Bgtiers.
Covered Butter Dishes. etc.
We have q nes; array Of China for
the holidays Do no; fail TO look
through this li.e.