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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-12-22
Partition Sale.
STATE OF LCUIsIANA,-Parish
of Vermilion --l7th Judicial
District Court.
Marie Refine Trahan. ct. ais.
We. No. i4l9
Maximilien Mig0ez, ct. ais.

Maximilien Miguel, ct. ais.
By virtue of a commission issued
from the Hon. eth Judicial Dist.
Court, aforesaid, in the matter OF
the aait entitled and numbered as
above and to me directed. authorizing
aud Empowering me to offer and sell
at public auctionto the last and high.
est bidder, the hereinafter descr bed
property for the purpose of eiecting
a partition, by licitation between
the parties interested as co-owners
thereof.
Notice is hereby given that on
MONDAY JANUARY 7th 1901
[ will repair TO the residence OF
| Pierre Simon and from there 10
lands, if required, for the purpose OF
off ring for sale. according TO said
commission, the following described
property to wit:
One tract of wood and prairie land
situated partly in the parish Of Acadia
and partly in the parish of Vermilion,
containing forty 75-l00 acres and des-
ignated as the Northeast quarter OF the
Northeast quarter of section Il in
Township IL South of Range | East.
One tract of land situated in the
parish of Vermilion containing one
hundred and sixty two l5-xx acres
and designated as the Southwest quart.
er of section %, in Township IL South
i of Range | East.
At the request of plaintiff it is an
nounced that said lands will be sold By
lots, the arer to be stated Oh the day d
sale.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
One-third of tue price adjudication
to be paid cash on the day OF sale, art
the balance in three equal, annual III.
stalments, in one, two and three years
from the day Of sale. purchasers t
furnish their notes with securities, I,
be accepted hv the Sheriff, in solldn
PAYABLE to their own orderand by then
endorsed in blank, conditioned TO bea
interest at the rate Of eight per cent
per annum from maturity unit
paid. and ten per cent additional
for Attorneys fees in collectin:
same after maturity A specia
mortgage with vendois lien ant
privilege, is to b. retained on said LIANT
and the same shall not be allenatet
mortgaged or otherwise encountered Y
the prejudice Of the notes representing
the credit portion OF the price thereof il
principal, interest Attorneys fees ant
all costs that may accrue thereon.
Sheriffs office, Abbeville, Louisiana.
Nov. 18th 1900.
10. HEBERT,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-12-22
Police Jury Proceedings.

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Police Jury Proceedings.
Abbeville, La, Dec. 10, 1900.
The Police Jury Of Vermilion
parish met this day in regular session
with w. Qureau Prest. in the chair,
and Messrs. P. Dupre, F. Leblanc,
C.. Harrington, M. L. Eldridge, A.
Picard, Thos. Hcffpauir, Bablias Lee
Blanc, and Jos. TheaH present.
The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were approved after due reading.
The following report from road
and bridge committe was received
and ordered spread on the minutes.
Abbeville, La, Dec. z, 1900.
To Hon. President and members OF
Police Jury Of Vermilion parish.
Gentlemen The undersigned
your Road and Bridge committee
met this day in regular session and
would make the following recon-
mendations. That you take action
and have new fonders Cor piling)
placed at Drawbridge at Perry.
Mr.. Sokoloski has stated that there
should be new flooring placed on
bridge at Abbeville. You should
take some action later on this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
j. N. WILLIAMS,
A. PICARD,
BABLAs LEBLANC.
On motion duly seconded MI. j.
N. Williams was instructed to draw
o warrant fors$2 80 in favor of Pierre
Libersalt for sharpening road ma
chine.
On motion Mr.. Hombert Dubois
was discharged as road overseer, ow-
ing to his defective eye-sight and Mr..
Arthur Breaux appointed instead.
MI. b. Leblanc made a report on
proposed donation or sale of land by
Mr.. Elias Broussard for road. Stat
ing that he found the same too mar
row therefore could not recommend
the purchase thereof.
A report from Jury of Freeholders
for lands for public road in End ward
was received and the same was adopt
ed and declared a public road-see
records of Police Jury Fol 1913 vol q.
The following reports from the
Finance committee we're received and
ordered spread on the minutes.
Abbeville, La, Oct. 20, 1900,
Standing Of Paulien Laplaee, Oyster
inspector on licenses for season lS99-l9o0.
~ va r i' 3 O. 1900 co. 500 90
Credits.
Psh taxes Al 50 Al so 100
/ blank liceuse termed over 90
1000 100 90
Mt. Laplace is entitled to his cutters
for the season of ~1S99-1900.
Respectfully submitted,
M. l.. ELDEIDGE,
CoNIELIUS HARRINGTON,
VIM. p. MILLER.
Abbeville. La, Nov. %, 1900.
Standing of sheriff on license issue OF
To amt coll Oct 1900. Issue 1906 $3.50 80
Credited.
CON total
Psh taxes Ss4 "a IA 96 299 80 $50 80
Nv bal 10 90
NJ. L. ELDREDGE,
CORNELIUS HARRINGTON,
WIN. p. MILLER.
Abbeville, La. Nov. % 1900.
Standing of sheriff on collections for
Oct 1900 roll of 1900. =,
TO coll psh Oct 1900 $50 60
q corp Abbeville Oct 1900 20 o
" Gueydan 1H
I" +. Erath SN
=. 9Th ward roadtax 101 81
Total 1928 AZ
Credits.
mC&p h Il 4 ~ 50 c s4s s SIS
DIT ATTY g. ST 460 4M 1857
Grim pros l "a 60 at 851
Rd Z. br II 1875 IS 81 17476
Pub Sch 81 246 81 1244 24s 95
GLIB Ii l1s % 622 124@
Total 94sO 90 49M 905 "A 1895 q
1872 sc
Corporation Abbevllle
He 81 81 .ss g = Is Is
f SsP s gSs' i / g j. sss
1881 IS 1926 10 46
119 20
Corporation Erath.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
THEIR GLORY DEPARTED
Famous Old Monitor Now Reduced
TO Scrap Iron

Owned by the Diamond State Steel
Company, the monitors Ajax and Pas
sale are now being reduced 10 scrap
iron on the Jersey shore, near Penns-
grove.
Although the Ajax sunk the great
Merrimac, in Hampton Roads during
the civil war, forty-fve men, under the
direction of Henry A. Hitner & Sons
are making short work of both OF the
once formidable fighters.
The price paid for the two cheese
box fighters was s500O0 It cost $780,
600 to build the Ajax. and 5000, 900 to
construct the Passaic. They were
built In 1862.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
228
Market Street
TaiIor-made Suits,

Fly front, Eton and breasted.
Some lined throughout with silk,
others have only the jacket lined; the
skirts are tailored and trimmed nicely,
andthe backs are pleated in the new
est styles We sell these suits for
s49S to s9.9s
They should sell for IS to SIS. and
you VIII say they are worth it if you
see them.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
WOmen'S Ready-tO-Wear Headquarters

II is strange how much business can
be done when one sets out to do it..
We decided early in the year that II
possible we would double our last years
business. and our hopes were more
than realized. OF course our stock is
larger than ever before. and the variety
is such that we usually satisfy the
most fastOdeous.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Hat Trimmings.

A boundless profusion of what is
new and nobby in FLOWERS, FOIL
AGE and ORNAMENTS.
Large spray Of American Beauty
Roses fOr...... .......l0 to 25c.
Large bunch Of violets for..... &c.
Wreaths of Roses. Bunches of
Grapes and Cherries at. g.. SO and 49c.
Ornaments and Buckles from
25c to sl49
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ting YOU to a perfect lens or glass, and
you will realize that the knowledge OF
correcting defective vision Is a dis
tinct line by itself The services of
our Refractionists are guaranteed YOU
free Of charge. and for one week we
will furnish you any elass carried in
stock for 81. Also gold frames ior s.. 90.
This offer noiOs good for one week.
THE LAWToN OPTICAL COMPANY.
SIC Market Street, as you 20 in th
Opera House.
Delmarvia, 979. d. & A.. 1913
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~G 228 Market Street.
IL -OG0OI WILMINGTON

firms long existence. This house is
known all over the state and the
wants of everyone are catered to. The
furnishing department is well stocked,
as is also the made-to-order depart
ment.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

WE HAVE
finished all
our altera-
tions and
we have to-
day one OF
the best
equipped
Optical par
lors in the
United
States. just
stop in a
minute and
see the IA
elites We
have for ht-
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Wash Waists.

All materials made like the silk ones.
A dressy one at s1.49, just the thing
for afternoon wear.
About 80 dozen of broken lot Waists.
white lawn and piques. trimmed with
inserting Some sold as high as S2.9S.
You can have your pick at. ...... Csc.
Another lot OF Washable Percale
Waists, laundried collars and cuffs,
good patterns. ............ ........ 29c.
You cannot get them elsewhere for less
than 49 TO 75c.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Special Glove Values.

We have about 100 dozen pairs OF
spring and summer gloves marked at
25 and 80 cents a pair. and are as good
as any IS cent glove you ever bought.
We have about 90 dozen kid gloves,
reduced from sl.OO to si.25 to 6s cents.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
GASSER WAS
OBSTINATE
He Had Money But Refused
to Pay Fine and Costs
WOULD RATHER GO TO JAIL
ArHSlralrr Charged With DiSOrderll
Conduct Before Judge Ball Convicted
Himself This Morning,

john Gasser, cigar and newsdealer OIL
No. 6l5 Church street, has one charac-l
terisUc trait which is generally known
as obstinacy, and which he fully ex-
hibited in City Court this morning.
He was charged with disorderly con-
duct the complaining witness being
Herbert Whitesell, an employe of the
Wilmington News Agency. The latter
stated before Judge BAN to-day that
yesterday morning he. in company with
his employer, went TO Gassers place of
business In ordert o collect return pa
pers. Upon entering the store Gasser
became abusive to such an extent that
they were compelled TO leave the place
Later the manager concluded that he
would be better off without Gasser's
trade, and sent Whltesell yesterday af-
ternoon to collect the bill due for pa
pers, and also to inform him that N he
desired to continue to sell papers he
must pay in advance
Whitesell, who is a young man lust
starting In the business. proceeded to
Gasser's store as directed When he
entered there was no one about and he
began looking over a file of newspapers
for returns.
RAN OUT OF STORE.
At this moment the proprietor ap-
peared and questioned hisughtt to handle
his goods, and I'm the heat Of the argu-
ment which followed picked up some
thing from behind the counter and
threatened to kill him. Whiteseu be-
came frightened and ran out and noti-
ned officer John Sheehey. who was
standing across the street, of the occur
renee. The officer placed Gasser under
arrest on charge of disorderly CON
duct.
CONVICTED HIMSELF.
Gasser, who is Of German Hebrew
extraction, did not deny the charge
when his case was called before the
court this morning. On the contrary
he convicted himself by stating that he
picked up a chisel and would have
knocked" Whitesel if he had not
ran out
Il don'ts wants him about" said he
referring to Whitesell. He vas nc
goods. He runs out or ! hits him."
In the face of this statement Judg,
Bal imposed a fine of IS and costs
amounting to S7.25
JOHN WAS OBSTINATE.
When sentence was imposed Gassel
turned TO his wife, who was present
and said Mary you gets me anoddel
suits OF clothes. ! no pay / go I,
jail first"
When searched in the police station
after being sentenced. a gold watcl
ana $l.l4 in money was found upoi
the prisoner He refused 20 settle an,
was placed I'm the cells, Mary. his wife
departing. evidently for "anodde
suits OF clothing Unless the pris
Oner settles he will spend forty day
with Sheriff John Taylor in New Cas-
tie
OTHER CASES.
Two other cases were heard to-da,
by Judge Ball. William Brown. colored
was charged with disorderly conduct
A fine OF s. and costs was imposed.
For being drunk and unable TO TAX
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Republicans Nav Parade

William w. Knox, president of the
Young Mems Republican Club. has ap-
pointed a committee to consider the ad
visibility Of participating i'm the pa
rado which will be given by Republi-
cans in Philadelphia during convention
week. The committee viii report at
the next meeting, on May 4. If the
club decides to take part in the pa
radc, the East Side Association will
be represented in the line
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Separate Skirts.

Ladies Dress Skirts, all-wool home
spun, cheviot and oxford gray, gored
front, box pleated back, nicely bound,
flare bottom. They sell at
Sl.9s and s2.9S
But should be s. and Sc.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
New Spring Ribbons.

All silk. Plain and Moire Ribbons, A
and inches wide, at..............1 15c.
All Spring colors. Ribbons, all
widths and qualities.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Silk Wash Waists.

We have three special lots OF waists
A silk one at $S9S instead Of $4.9S
nicely made tucked all-over. We hay'
Il in several cOlors.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Sailor Hats
at 19c. to 9Sc.
Untrimmed Hats.
SPECIAL. VALUES

In Tam-o -shanter crowns, others Of
rough braid with rims Of mohair, plain
and rufhed. all colors. worth from 75c.
TO $3.50 Our price is..... 25c. to 9Sc.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

I'm West Presbyterian Church. at
73o O'Clock. this evening the regular
weekly meeting of the Teachers
Training Glass viii be held.
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Died.

SEHL.-ln this city, on April "a, 1900
Teresa NJ, wife of John H. Sehl.
aged 2S years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral item her
late residence of her husband, No. 60S
Pine street, on Friday morning, April
27 at Q o'clock. Services at ST. Mary S
Church. Interment at the New Cathe-
dral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Muslin Underwear.

Everything conceivable in Ladies
Under Garments.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Another One

Al S29S instead Of S3.9S. Just as nicely
made. and perhaps you'll think 1t as
good as the other.
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Hosiery.

About 80 dozen Ladies' Lace Hose,
something new at l5c. a pair Actual
value 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Wrappers.

Latest Summer patterns, fully. well
made, nicely trimmed with ruffled,
round bottom at 75c.; real value Csc.
Another lot Of Percale Wrappers.
usually sold for rs cents, for this week
only 40 cents.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
JON WAs OBsTINATE.
OTHER CASES.

Two other cases were heard to-day
by Judge Ball. William Brown. colored,
was charged with disorderly conduct
A fine OF s. and costs was imposed.
For being drunk and unable TO take
care Of himself. Thomas Schofeld was
assessed 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
WITH THE ADVERTISERS

A display worth seeing is the win
dows at the Surprise Store, No. 302
Market street The finest array of
clothing, gents furnishings and hats is
presented there at prices that will as
tonish one and all. Their system of
business, based upon big sales and
small profits" has been so successful
that their store is crowded every day
from morning to closing time. They
are operators Of fifteen stores, having
their headquarters at No. 622 Broad
way, New York city. Their iron-clad
guarantee of satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded has been the chiei
helpmate of their great sue
cess, and success they are worthy
of II fair dealing and good
goods at low prices are of any ac-
count. They manufacture all their
own goods and sell them direct TO the
wearer. therefore enabling them to sell
the very best made goods at fifty cents
on the dollar of their actual value
They extend the most courteous atten-
ton to all. whether you have come
TO buy or look
c. Il. pierson, of No. 91S Market
street advertises special low rates Of
insurance on dwellings and household
goods. Mr. Pierson is the agent for a
number Of good companies. The Home
Insurance Company, which formerly
had another Office in Wilmington, is
now entirely under his control.
l.. Thomas & Co., of No. 400 Market
street. yesterday received a large Mar
f.I. -
! jewelry safes in the city This firm has
within the past ten years fitted with
glasses over 1000 people, which is a
remarkable record of satisfied custom
ers.
/ With the advcr. r....... 90. .... ... .....
Nj. Megary d Son, in their adver-
/ tisement, claim to sell ice chests that
save ice, and therefore save money.
They have fourteen sizes, selling from
$3.50 TO SIS China and Japan straw
mattings are on sale at $500 per roll of
forty yards; inlaid linoleums at Sl.25
yard that look just like tiling; adj
| Unstable ouches, the most comfortable
thing in use to-day from Sl7 to $50;
detachable beds. in iron, at So TO S22.50,
or brass, from $50 to S55; porch rock
ers, one hundred of them, at 81 each,
that were So.
Eye strain and headache removed is
what NJ +. Davis advertises. An eX-
lamining physician Is constantly in at
tendance and consultation Is free. Mr.
Davis has built up a large business
not only in the fitting Of glasses to the
eyes. but in his jewelry business.
n J. Warren Bullen wants every man
boy and child to call and compare his
}, stock of clothing with that of any othel
, dealer in the city. The Boston One
. Price has an established reputation
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

Try the Spoon Holder sc. Cigar, clear
Havana filler. at 313 Market street
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

J. Warren Bullen wants every man,
boy and child to call and compare his
stock of clothing with that of any other
dealer in the city. The Boston One
Price has an established reputation
that has not been shattered by the
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Trimmed Hats at
Trimmed Prices

we are SeiilhS exquisite mats az F-'0o'
1898 and s4.9S that can be equalled
nowhere An endless assortment, all
hand work, n black, white and colors,
Ladies' Trimmed Turbans
and Walking Hats.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
with the adver ...

Eye strain and headache removed, is
what NJ #. Davis advertises. An ex-
amining physician Is constantly in at
tendance and consultation is free. Mr.
Davis has built up a large business
not only in the fitting Of glasses to the
eyes, but in his jewelry business.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

f the fact that we posi-
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
THE COMMANDMENT OF
 TEEN TSIN CONTINUES
Eiqht Hundred Americans Are Taking Part in the
 Fight Against Great Odds.

Not much apprehension is felt on account of the appearance of these vessels at Shanghai, for the officials believe that, there is no doubt as to the good intentions of the Chinese navy.
 It is only as to the Chinese army that doubt exists, and the Administration off, cials are exasperated at the peculiar omis- sion from every official message of any statement which would clear up the doubt to whether or not the Chinese army, as well as the Boxers, are opposing the relief column, and if the former, then whether the troops are rebels or are acting under orders from the Chinese government. This point Is of the utmost importance, for upon it depends the attitude to be assumed by the United States toward China, and by that test must be determined the ques- tion, Are we at war with China?" The State Department still holds to a negative view, and it has received recently power- full support in its position by the attitude assumed by the various European Chan eellories. Without exception the European advices to the Department indicate that the governments there do not yet regard the developments in China warranting the assumption that state of war exists. The general disposition is to avoid the ap- plication to China of the same rules that govern intercourse between highly civilized nations and even if there have been in- fractions of these rules by the Pekin gov- ernment, providing it shows readiness to make amends and do what is necessary to safeguard foreign life and property in China, it Is likely that that government will be dealt with leniently in the common interest and to prevent dismemberment of China.
 Late today a long message was dispatch ed by the Navy Department to Admiral Remey, at Manila, supposed to be in eXecu- tion of the cabinets decision to strengthen the United States forces at Taku.
 Nothing was made public respecting the communication received early from the East, but it is from the reported arrival of the gunboat Nashville at Che Foo, it is as- sumed that the message relates to the movements of that vessel.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
FEVERISH EXCITEMENT
Foreign Ambassadors Gall on Secretary
 Hay

Washington, June 22.-During the after noon M. Cambon, the French Ambassador, and Lord Pauncefote, the British Ambassa- dor visited the State Department. These frequent visitors to Secretary Hay. of the Ambassadors of nations interested in the Chinese situation fairly illustrate the fev erish anxiety with which every develop ment in the situation is being watched.
 It also may be regarded as an expression of the confidence reposed by Eurpoe fin the correct intentions of the United States government which by it's prompt action at the beginning of the demonstration at Taku has managed to make the relief movement impersonal, so to speak, as between the na- tions The French government, in addition to those already recorded has now signified its accession to the understanding that the movement in China is to be conducted in the common interest, for the protection of the lives and interests of foreigners in China and not for any national gain.
 It turned out during the day that the warships which have arrived at Shanghi are three Chinese Armstrong cruisers.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
IT HUNG CHANG PROPOSES
 TO SEND THE BOXERS HOME

He asserted that he did not regard the Boxers as political society. and that in his opinion the Empress had been misled and msinformed.
 Prince Ii said that he had been officially informed that the Taku forts fired upon the allied fleet because the admirals sent an ultimatum calling for the removal of the soldiers. He does not interpret that action declaration of war. and he has not received Nny instructions to the effect that war has been declared.
 His remedy for the situation is to decap- itate the leaders of the Boxers, to send their ignorant followers home and to make peace with the powers.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
HEAVY TRACK FOR
 AMERICAN DERBY
There Are Apparently Only Seven
 Sure Starters.
LOOKS LIKE LIEUT.. GIBSON
Sam Phillips Will be Second Choice and Advance Guard Will Proba- ply Have Good Many Fol
 lowers Despite Mud

Chicago. June 22-There are apparently only seven sure starters for tomorrows American derby, worth about $15,OO0. Three or four others are mentioned as possible starters, but apparently the list will be confined to the following:
 Lieutenant Gibson, 129, Roland; Sam Phillips, 127, Burns; Advance Guard 122, Taral; James, 122 Mitchell; Silver Garter, 122, Bullman; Barrack 122, McDermott; Norford, 122, Enos.
 w, Oliver's colt All Gold may start. If so he will carry 122 pounds and be ridden by Caywood. Yellow Tail, it is said, will not start but there are those who think he will go to the post. Sidney Lucas, 122, is also carded as a starter, and he has many followers, yet it is given on good authority tonight that he will not start.
 Reminder and Knight Banneret are also carded to start, but there is hardly a chance that they will do so. The track is certain to be quite heavy. The condition of the track makes c. H. Smiths colt, Lieutenant Gibson, more than ever a favorite. Tonight even money was the prevailing odds, although good bets at a better figure were obtainable. It is thought I to ? will be offered in the ring tomorrow. Sam Phillips will be second choice and Ad- vance Guard probably will be third choice. Had the track been fast Advance Guard would have ruled as second choice. but 1t is believed he will be at disadvantage in the mud c. B. Morris decided to rely on Silver Garter rather than on Pupil, as the latter is out of condition. The local public does not know much about James and Silver Garter the two eastern entries, and most of the betting will be on Lieutenant Gibson and Sam Phillips with a little play upon Barrack, also a Chicago horse, be- cause of his ability to run in the mud. Norford will also have followers because he is the property of Lucky Baldwin.
 Fair weather Is promised.
 The betting will be conducted in the same way as in 1S9S No boards will be displayed, the bookmakers merely using small card boards on which they will show the odds