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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19

STATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish
Of Vermilion-l7th Judicial Dis
trict Court-No. 943.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Par.
ish of VermlIion-17th Judicial
District Court-No. 1874.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19

The time should not be long off
when the people should elect their
Uuited StatesSenators instead Of the
way it now is corrupt and bought
up legislatures. There are a good
mary Senators holding seats who
would not be Senators il their cleo
ton had been tota2- td}irect.yote of the
people.-Banner1 Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19

There was an immense ARRAY in
the neighborhood Of Pot Cove this
week. 1t is said that over one hmm
dred pistol shots we're fired-result-
ing in the wounding Of two. Deputy
sheriff Hargroder went over to inves.
tigate bringing back nine persons
with him. The fighting was among
q class of mixed breed, who if living
in Calcasieu, would be called Red
70 les."
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Sherifss Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish
Of Vermilion-17th Judicial Dis
trict Court-No. 943.
Nedoli BONN, widow of Derne7ille
Hebert, vs.. Godfrey Bonvillain.
By virtue of and to satisfy an
order of seizure and sale issued iu
the above entitled and numbered
cause, to me directed by the Hon.
18th Judicial District Court, in and
for the State and parish aforesaid, to
satisfy plaintiffs demand and costs.
the undersigned sheriff has seized
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, at the courthouse door in the
parish Of Vermilion, on
Saturday, June &c, 1897,
between the hours of IL O'clock a. m.
and 4 p. m, the following described
property, TO wit
All of Godfrey Bonvillain's undi-
vided share right, title and interest
10 and to a certain tract Of land or
sugar plantation sitnsted in the par
ish of Vermilion, On the west side Of
the bayou Vermilion, measuring
twelve and one-half l2dI) arpents
front on said bayou by a depth of
Forty (40) arpents and bounded
above by lands Of A. G.. Maxwell,
below by those Fl. Fl. Bartels, east
by said bayou Vermiliob and west by
lands Of e.. I. Lee, Mrs. J. J. Gray
and others; together with said lands
are inclnded also the undivided half
share, right. title and interest Of said
mortgagor in and to all the build
ings and improvements situated on
said lands. including work stock,
agricultural Implements. etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
Said property being ordered to
be sold for cash, sufficient 10 satisfy
the sun Of two thousand one hundred
($2l00) dollars with so per annum
interest from the 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1898, until paid; together with
ten per cent attorneys fees to be
computed on the whole amount of
principal and interest herein due
and all costs Of these proceedings.
And on a credit until the 9th
day Of February. 1897, on the fur
Their sum lof seven hundred $500
dollars, with 5 per cent per annum
interest, from February 27, 1898
until paid; and on a credit until,
February 81, 1898, on the sun of
seven hundred 5000 dollars, with
eight per cent per annun interest
from February 81, 1898.
Sherif's Office, Abbevilie, La. this
22d day of May 1897.
CASTOR LEBLANC, Dep. Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19

Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GESU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
M Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19
Succession Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Par.
ish of VermlIion-l7th Judicial
District Court-No. 334.
Succession of Hester Lamb.
By virtue of an order of sale is
sued out Of the Hon. Court above men.
toned 10 the matters of the above
numbered and entitled succession, ]
will proceed to sell at public auction
10 the last and highest bidder, at the
late residence of the deceased, all
the property belonging to said sue
cession, for cash, 10 pay debts. on
Saturday, June 10, 1897,
between The legal hours prescribed
law, the following described prop.
erty belonging to the above entitled
and numbered estate, to wit
One lot Of ground situated in the
parish of Vermilion, on the west side
Of Vermilion Bayon, at the town Of
Perry's Bridge, designated as lot Ne.
IL, of the plan of said town, measur
ing one hundred aud thirty-seven
feet and six inches (l37 it. 6 iuches)
square; bounded north by Main St.
south by lot No. l3, east by j. B.
Mills and west by j. I. Hamblet.
One dwelling house.
One mattress.
Two moss pillows.
Two bedsteads.
Three chairs.
JOHN NUGiER,
May 1891. Administrator.
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WhoopaiiS aGossaah.r

Why suffer wirip Godghs, Colds
and Lagrippe when Laxative Bromo
Quinine will cure you in one daye
Does not produce ringing In tht
head like Sulphate Of Quinine. Put
up in tablets convenient for taking.
Guaranteed to cure or money re-
funded. Price % ceuts. For sale
by A. j.. GODDARD & Co.
r. a. Mills Co., Imt'd.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19
TO HUNTERS,

The Vermilion Developing Co..
Lint. hereby notifies hunters not 10
hunt within their elosures.s Anyone
caught in the act of violating this
notice will be dealt with to the full
extent of the law.
J. P. GUEYDAN,
10-l-96-tf President.
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NOTICE..

Entering my pasture and stock
ranch on Cheoiere au Tigre, without
my consent is forbidden. Any per-
son ~trespassing 90 said premises will
be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. AURnRE DEFRANCE,
Widow Louis Laporte.
Abbeville, January 4, 1896.
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NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned
not to hunt upon, tresspas upon or
ride or drive through my fields and
enclosures in the Ord ward of this
parish, under penalty Of being pros<
ecuted to the fullest extent Of the
law.
1896. Mrs. ULYssE ABADIE.
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Trespass Notice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not to
hunt upon, trespass upon or pass over,
ride or drive through my fields and
Enclosures, in the 3rd ward of this pari-a,
under penalty of being prosecuted to Jne
fullest extent Of the law.
1-20-'94. ALEXANDRA ~BROUsSyPD.~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-06-19
Wanted-An Idea e: :s$ s. $ s :| se3s;

your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Alton
neyS, Washington, D. c., for their $1,s0 prize Gtfec
aud LIST OF two hundred inventions wanted.
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EXCURSIONS.

The pyrotechnic display at River View
last night was bRcught to rather an alb
rupt end by spark getting among the
rockets ard candies that were being fired
on from the top of the chute, and setting
them OF. For about two minutes Capt.
Randall and those who were engaged in
shooting the fireworks had an interesting
time lodging the AyiAg rockets and Roman
candle balls, but, fortunately, all sue
ceeded In doing %, and no one was hurt
A few bucketsfd OF water extinguished
what fire there was left, and no damage
was done the chute.u Those who were on
tho grounds say that the exhibition, though
involuntary, was "a beautiful one, and FAR
surpassed all pyTotechnic exhibitions Of
former years. Yesterday was a big day at
River View. and over $3.50 persons visited
the View during the day, five round trips
being made by the steamer Pentz to trans
port the crowd. The fireworks display,
which lasted fully an hour before the ex-
plosion, was very handsome, and was
greatly enjoyed. Tomorrow will be another
of those very pleasant Wednesdays at
beautiful River View, and large throngs
are expected to visit the resort. Those
find it cool and shady and an ideal place
for picnic party. Tomorrow the Peptz
will leave her wharf at 10 am, and 6:40
pm, stopping at Alexandria on all trips.
The return trips will be made at 1915,
5. and 1870 pm. A delightful trip for
those who wish simply to take ride on
the river is to take the 6:45 pm. trip to
River View and return on the 8 pm. trip,
being home again shortly before o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
Charles County Republicans.

The republican county convention for
Charles county, Nd ) met at La Plata yes
terday. Representative 8. E. Mudd. as
chairman of the executive committee, call
ed the convention to order, and was unani-
mously elected permanent chairman
Upon taking the chair, Mr.. Mudd made
brief speech. in the course of which he
congratulated the delegates upon the har.
mony which, he said. existed in the party
notwithstanding there were numerous can.
didates for the smaller offices.
The retiring members of the state cen.
trail committee, Messrs. s. E. Mudd Jesse
Kelly and Thomas Norman, were re-elect.
ed, and delegates were chosen as follows:
To the state convention-S. E. Mudd. B.
G. Stonestreet, George T. C. Gray, VIM. P.
Jameson, G. R. Wade and BENJAMIN Gil.
liam.
TO the judicial convention - George A.
Wade, Jesse Kelly and F. D. Mudd.
An attempt was made to introduce a reso-
luton indorsing the candidacy of Repre-.
sentative Mudd for the United States SEN
ate, but the latter would not permit this ia
be done. States Attorney Adrian Posey
was Endorsed as a candidate for associate
judge of the circuit.
The convention adjourned without max.
ing any nominations for the colnty offices
to be filled at next falls election, and will
meet for that purpose at the call of the
chairman.
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FINEST IN THE CITY.
Chinatown Display of Fireworks in
Honor of the Fourth.

Chinatown's Display of Fireworks in
Honor of the Fourth.
chinatown" was in its glory last night
and the celestials had far more enjoyment
than they had experienced since they cell
ebrated the Chinese new year. Hundreds
Of dollars worth of fireworks were ex-
ploded, and the display was no doubt the
finest in the city. All day long the celes-
tials spent their time selling their stock to
their American friends, and after. dark
they began enjoying themselves. They ex-
ploded everything they had in the line Of
fireworks, from the cheap article to the
most costly set pieces, and concluded the
days event by burning a string Of sew
eral thousand of the most noisy.
When the celebration had ended the
Cinnamon gathered in the hotel and about
the stores, and enjoyed the substantials
of life. One of them was seen to leave his
place of business carrying big tin bucket.
and 1t developed that he had contracted
the habit of rushing the growler.'
Moy Sop Cow. a laundryman at No. 312
Sd street, was among those who enjoyed
the celebration, and when he returned to
his laundry he was surprised to find that
burglars had visited his place and taken
S23. Very much excited Moy rushed
around to police headquarters and made
complaint. The case was investigated by
Detective Weldon and Precinct Detective
Hariigan. A woman who lives in the
house over the laundry says she saw three
colored men at the laundry door.
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BROOKLAND's PROGRAM.

Patriotic Observance of the Nations
birthday In That Suburb.
Brookland celebrated Independence day
yesterday as periodically as did any other
city in the Union There was no public
display, as has been formerly, on the site
Of old Fort Bunker Hill. but the residents
made ample noise and show.
All day long the grove adjoining the
home of Mr.. ]. e. Lord, ST., was thronged
with young and old, the occasion being
the annual Fourth of July picnic of the
Queenstown Baptist Church. Various
amusements were arranged for the chill
dren. and in the afternoon refreshments
were served by the ladies of the church
The trees were decorated with flags, and
at night there was a display Of fireworks
But one accident of any serious nature
happened and that was the burning Of
Robt. Sanders about the face and hands by
the explosion of powder.
Another accident occurred yesterday to
Brookland resident. but 1t was not due
to the celebration. Mr.. Thomas Moore
while riding through the Soldiers Home
grounds was thrown from his wheel and
had his nose broken. He also received
some cuts and bruises about the head and
body.
1t seems Mr.. Moore was riding in the vi
cinity where the roads are being re paired
and his wheel struck some Of the material
placed there for use in the Improvement
The sudden jolt threw him. His wounds
were carefully dressed and he was sent in
the Soldiers Home ambulance to his home
in Brookland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
ROW IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY.
Crap Game, n StabbinE ARRAY and
Fourteen Arrests.

Crap Game, Stabi,inE Array and
Fourteen Arrests.
There was an old-time Fourth of July
row in Freeman's alley yesterday after
noon about o'clock. and John Wallace
was badly cut and came near being killed.
A game of crap and quarrel about 20
cents caused the trouble Joe Anderson,
who, 1t Is charged, did the cutting, was
arrested by Policeman Mcdonald. Harry
Wallace, brother of the injured man, was
also arrested because, 1t was charged. he
drew pistol and made an effort to shoot
Anderson.
For a few minutes a scene of the widest
excitement was witnessed by few dis
interested spectators, who had gone into
the alley when they heard the row. The
men, women and children living in the al
ley, to the number of about twenty, were
soon mixed up in the affair." and bricks,
tin pans and clubs were flying in the air.
Policeman Mcdonald entered the ulley
about this time and placed two of the prin-
cipals under arrest. Wallace had been
stabbed in the side. and while he lost con-
siderable blood and was rather weak there
was no apparent danger of death. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, where
his wounds were dressed.
The officer learned that Frank Black and
Anderson and Wallace were engaged in a
game, and Anderson had a 2O-cent bet
placed. Out of this grew the disturbance
When Anderson had been locked I'D the
officer returned to the alley with the mem
bers of the reserve and arrested thirteen
men and women and locked them up To-
morrow the case will be heard in the Police
Court, and Judge Kimball will determine
as to the guilty ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
Christian EndeavOr.

The meeting Of the executive committee
of the District of Columbia Christian En-
deavor Union, held last evening at Calvary
Baptist Church. was not so largely attend
ed as usual, owing to the absence from the
city of many members.
Judge Arson S. Taylor, first vice presi-
dent of the union. presided. and the meet
ing was opened with a song service.
A telegram, dated Salt Lake, was then
read, as follows: Christian greetings to
the executive committee. Read Psalm 14S.
Miles NJ. Shand-'
Judge Taylor then read Psalm 14S and
offered prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
then read by Assistant Secretary Paul E.
$3.50 on hand. Reports were received
from the correspondence and lookout COM
mittee, showing active work accomplished
by these committees during the past
month
The meeting voted to send the following
telegram to the delegation Of local Endeav-
orers. now on their way to San Francisco
to attend the sixteenth international con-
vention. Union sends loving greetings to
delegation, wishing them God speed" The
telegram WILL oyertake the delegation on
their journey. at Reno, Nevada. this morps
Ing. where the party stop for breakfast.
message Of greeting to The convention
was also ordered sent. the message to be
addressed to General Secretary John VIII
lis Baer. and to read as follows:
District of Columbia Endeavorers send
hearty Christian greetings to the San
Francisco convention. Read Zachartah.
49,"
Judge Taylor stated that he expected to
attend the Epworth League convention In
Toronto. July 1918, and would be chad to
extend to the convention of .Epworth
Leaguers the greetings of the District c.
e. Union. The meeting voted very hearti-
ly that such greetings be extended by
Judge Taylor to the Epworth convention.
The latter par of the meeting was spent
In prayer for the San Francisco convention,
and for the hosts of EIdeavorers now en-
route to the convention city. The meetina
closed with the singing of the favorite
convention hymn, There IL Sunshine IN
Ny Soul" and America"
The vestry Of the church was tastily
decorated with American flags In honor Of
/ the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
Army Clubs Campfire.

The Grand Army Club of the District of
Columbia had a campfire and banquet at
Wizards Hotel Saturday evening, with
Gov. ID. NJ. Clough ard staff Of Minnesota
and the survivors of the LIST Minnesota In
fantry. and Frank EDDY, an eloquent rep
resentative of the Minnesota press, as spe-
ciai guests All were introduced in sue
cession by the governors private secretary,
Col. Roland II. Hartley.
Much patriotic enthusie SIN was occasion
ed by the addresses of Mr.. Eddy Colonel
Meade, Major S. s. Mckinley Col. L. w
Campbell. Col l.. b. Crook. Past National
Commander Ray. w. T. Gassaway, 8. l..
Frazier and Others
The guests We're given q soldiers well
come. prefaced by formal greetings nv
President Dinsmore, Department Com
Inander Hopkins and A. A. c. Hendricks
BY rising vote the Minnesota guests were
elected honorary members of the club
Music and refreshments were interspersed
The following were formally elected tn
active membership: Capt. Vaughan of Chi
cage. Maj s: s. Mckinley. James McCrea
and George Wills.
The club decided to continue regular
meetings during the heated term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army camp meeting at
Washington Grove will begin Thursday
evening with meeting in the auditorium,
to be led by Lieut.. Col William Evans of
Philadelphia head of the Atlantic coast
chief division of the Salvation Army, and
leading members of his staff. The Quaker
City Brass Band of Philadelphia and the
Women's Singing Brigade of Philadelphia
will be present and take part in this meet
ing. The camp meeting will continue with
three services day until Monday evening
Commander Booth-Tucker, the leader of
the Salvation Army in the United States, is
coming from the national headquarters in
New York with members of his staff ~
conduct tho vices on Sunday Staff Cap
tain Taylor. the golden MINSTREL will be
presen. in the camp meeting with his
guitar. and 1t is hoped that DIR. Frederic
Nice Will also come with his violin. Staff
Captain and Mrs. Noble who are in charge
of the Washington work, and the other
officers and soldiers who have been carry
ing on SO successfully the nightly meetings
In the three Salvation Army tents in this
city will also participate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06

Turner Whitney 10 a colored man. He is
the possessor OF q disposition that could
hardly be called springlike and mild. Ac-
costing Policeman Sweet yesterday, Turner
demanded that the guardian Of the peace
place under arrest the wife and daughter
of Turner. Just cause being nottceabIy
lacking, compliance with the demand was
not forthcoming and Turner thereupon ex-
pressed his opinion of the police force in
general. and Policeman Sweet In particular,
in tones loud and penetrating and in words
indecent and profane. 1t Is hardly neces-
sary to say that Turner. not his wife AMI
daughter. was made q prisoner.
For half an hour thereafter matters were
very interesting for the policeman. Turner
kicked and scratched and bit and fought.
and " hen he WAS finally landed at the sta
ton house, Sweet was a subject for hes
pital treatment.
II didn't do a thing" declared Turner,
when arraigned today before Judge KIM
ball in the Police Court.
mo, suppose not" remarked the court.
Nevertheless, unless you pay fine of SIC
you will serve three months in the work.
house." se
Turner will be deprived Of his liberty for
ninety days, minus q percentage for good
behavior.
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BOTH ARE INSANE.
Henry o. Hill and Kate yandevere
Sent to Asylum.


Warden Leonard of the District jail to-
day transferred two Of tho inmates of the
prison to ST. Elizabeths Insane Asylum.
Henry O., alias Ollie H. Hill. and Kate
Vandevere, alias May Winfield, alias Kate
VGne
Hill was convicted in Criminal Court No.
last week Of bigamy. in marrying
young negro woman here last April, but
was declared by the jury to be insane. the
testimony during the trial showing that
he suffers from epilepsy. Should he re-
cover, he would have to submit to the SEN
tence.
The woman. accused Of breaking into
the dwelling of Frederick Mertens and
robbing it OF several hundred dollars
worth of jewelry, several weeks ago, was
declared by jury in the same court last
week not guilty because of insanity, she
being addicted to the morphine habit. She
is the woman whose charges against War.
den Leonard were declared by the Distric,
Supreme Court last Friday to be ground
less.
The commitment of the prisoners to the
insane asylum was made by an order OF
the Secretary of the Interior, their insan-
ity having been certified to him by the Dis.
trict Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
4 Patriotic Rally.

Representatives of the various councils
of the Junior Order. United American Me
chanics, held a meeting Saturday evening
at Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast to consider plans to hold a re-
union at Glen Echo to commemorate the
third anniversary Of the organization of the
state council of the District of Columbia.
August IL. 1897. A permanent organization
IVES effected and committees appointed to
make arrangements. Invitations will be
extended TO the lodges cut of the city and
their e-iends
Many prominent speakers, members of
the order, have consented to address the
meeting Patriotic exercises will oe the or
Ger OF the day. and a good time is prom
ised the members and their friends
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| Is. and o. Excursion to Niagara Falls
| win P1ffshnrr
INJURY PROVED FATAL.
Death of Foreman Reesor of w. q
G. F. Electric Railway.

Death of Foreman ReesOr of w. and
G. F. Electric Railway.
Mr.. ]. D. Reesor, the shop foreman for
the Washington and Great Falls Electric
Railway Company, who had one Of his legs
crushed yesterday Afternoon between the
bumpers Of two cars at the Georgetown
terminus of the line, and who was taken to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment,
died at an early hour this morning.
An examination at the hospital disclosed
that a large artery was severed, and the
utmost exertioEs made failed to stop the
hemorrhage. Amputation of the limb was
resorted to about . O'Clock last night, but
Mr.. Reesor did not recover from the shock
Of the operation Cororer Hammett, who
was notified, decided that an inquest was
unnecessary. Therunfortunate man resided
on the Conduit road, some distance from
the city limits. He leaves widow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-06
Pleased the Little PeODle,

Early last evening the children of Ia
koma Park. accompanied by their parents.
commenced to arrive at the residence of
Mr. Geo. A. Warren, who had announced Il
fireworks party" for them. The grounds
were tastefully decorated with flags and
Chinese lanterns, and the little ones romp-
ed and enjoyed themselves heartily until
dark. when brilliant display of fireworks
was set off, lasting for about an hour after
which ice cream and other refreshments
were served to the sixty-three persons
present.
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Accused of Embexxlemeut.

Detectives Carter and Gallaher arrested
William Harris, young colored man, this
morning, and locked him UP for the theft
of IS bill belonging to C. T. Carter, the
hardware dealer. Harris was sent out to
collect the money and when he got It he
treated some friends. aud then went to
Baltimore on an excursion. There he said
he was robbed of what he had left and
returned home. Now he is anxious to
know what Judge Kimball is gong to do
with him.