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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-23
SfAT5 Of LDUIsIANA-Parish III
18th judicial District Court
his wife Lucia Broussard.
Administrator

@-N LEMEt
Sleee;sit n of Sevenne Vincent decd
Whereas Adolph Vincent admin
issrasor Of the above numbefel anil
eatiiied 5u.ces5;on has fled in tits
Honorable Court a corrected a4,l.
amended Tahieau Of debts and char
ges against sane and PRAYING that
IL re be Judgment honologaa;ng said
tsbleaa and distributing enong priyi-
keyed creditors according to their
rink the amount of the active macs
OF said succession as shown by said
corrected and amended tableau
further PRAYING that notice be given
IL all whom il may concern TO show
cause why he should not be discharg-
ell as Administrator of said succession
and have bis official bond cancelled.
Notice is therefore hereby given
10 any and al whom IL doth or mat
concern. to show cause, if any they
have, within ten days, why the prayer
of the said petition should not be
granted as prayed for.
BY order of Court
EDw. THoRP,
Deputy Clerk of said Court.
Clerks office, Abbeville, La, Feb.
20, 1901.
Mesrs Edwards & Greene, attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-23

seconded the ordinance OF this body
ordering Of an election on the ques-
ton of levying a drainage tax in 9TH
Ward be and is hereby repealed.
DRAINAGE DISTRICT.
Be 1t resolved by the Police Jury
Of yermilion parish in regular session
assembled, that a drainage district
be and is hereby formed and consti-
tuted as follows: Starting at the
Gulf of Mexico and following the
boundary line between Vermllion and
Cameron parishes to the Nv corner
of Sec 6 TIP II S R 2 West. thence
easttwo miles to the Nv corner OF
of Sec 4, thence north four miles to the
Bayou Queue de Tortue at about the
NV corner of Sec 16 TIP II S w,
thence to Bayou as boundary to the
old canal at Daspit, thence to follow
old canal..on the Sw boundary OF the
Lyons grant to the Ne corner Of Sec.
80 Tp II S r l w, thence south
nearly a mile to township line, thence
east four miles to the eastern boundary
ofthe 9Th Ward, thence south to the
Gulf of Mexico. Be it further re-
Solved, that the following gentlemen
be appointed as drainage commits
sloners for said drainage district,
namely: TT Curtis for two years;
w D Spence for four years; Chas
Clark for two years. Resolved
further, that the name Of said district
be Gueydsn with domicile at Guey-
dan, and that said commissioners
shall meet and organize at G%ueydan
on the End day Of March 1901.
Mr.. S. w. Strong was appointed
road overseer of tie 1st district Sth
Ward, vice, FL. Hair resigned,-and
Mr.. Harry Fisher "a appointed road
overseer Of the 3rd district said ward,
vice, Z. d. Fisher resigned.
The following claims were then
allowed.
/ Ursin Duhon keeper of ferry end
repairs two bills to Dec Is
1900 $50 60
. Crandall and Robinson, luihf-
Der for bridges "a IL
8 U w Stansbury lumber for
- bridges Is 80
A Kibbie & Summers lumber
for bridges 56 50
5 A L Detouen nail for Road
Overseer 8 SO
s DIR Lee Wood expert for
small pox two bills 30 90
z P D Leblanc member of p
and con- work to Dec 51st
1900 "a 40
8 Simonet Leblanc recording
acts Of donation &c "A 45
8 VIM Miller auditing and
Finance committee to date 25 90
10 E Wise & Co sundries 20 40
IL DR. R j Young expert vs. T
Boulet ct ais 20 90
IL ] N Greene amt paid clerk
81 court of Acadia parish
for copies of records 2 SO
Is A Picard to amt in making
ditch to drain public road 40 90
IA Mi Amelia Dartez amt coll
on double assessment 40
the next regular meeting.
j N WILLIAMS,
4 Clerk, w QUEREAU,
President.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th Judicial District Court-Parish
nF UornaiIinp No
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-02-23
w. S. BENEDICT, Attorney.
800 Camp street, New Orleans.

WANTED-Active man of good charac-
ter to deliver and collect in Louisiana
for old establishment manufacturing
wholesale house, 5000 q year, SIRE pay
Honesty more than experience required.
EettHafe@ tsfAT afie city En-
atI@sStG 97f. enEeloge
rs IhIre E}0o1 Daaebsfgh
Chicago,
The daily sentinel., 1901-12-17

We devoted a great deal of time in buying
our holiday stock; we want you to see how
we'll we did our work; the store bids you
welcome It's display of pretty yule-tide
novelties, 30 reasonably priced, is we'll
adapted to convince one that we have met
all requirements of the gift giving season.
The daily sentinel., 1901-12-17

Attend Firemen's ball New Years eve.
The Progress keeps nothing but the
best. LII. .Nm
Holiday goods at Smiths, The Drug.
gists. ..r.
G. Il. Ackermsn, merchandise broker
416 Main street. .t
Call at the Bargain House with orders
for Santa Claus
Lost-Pug Pup. Finder please return
to 244 Ute Street.
Grand bal mssque at the Armory
Christmas night.
"Cleaniiness is Next to Godlipees.
Try the Star Laundry. ...sl.
A fresh line OF cakes and pies always
on hand at the Progress. 4.
Say, did you see those fine dishes on
exhibition at the Bazaar?
Mr.. and Mrs. James q. Smith are
making a short visit to Denver.
Don't fail to attend the grand bal
masque at the Armory, Christmas night.
Bar goods and taffy candies, fresh and
homemade, at the Boston Handy Kitch-
en-.
Attend Firemen's ball New Years eve.
Call and see our toilet sets before they
are all sold. G. D. Smith & Co., The
Druggists.
II you buy your bread at tho Progress
you will save yourself trouble and lots Of
hard work
A supply of ornaments and trimmings
for your Christmas tree, at the Boston
Handy Kitchen.
The Progress makes the best fruit
cake that can be bought. just the
thing for Christmas.
Largest assortment Of chocolates and
creams ever brought TO this city. at the
Boston Handy Kitchen.
Oysters in any style at the Boston
Handy Kitchen Open all night. Wed
nesday. December 18th.
A beautiful line of picture medalions
at the Bargain House. The very best
quality and the lowest prices.
A now and elegant assortmens of the
latest patterns in cut glass now on exhi-
bition at The Jewelry & Music com
pany's big store.
Don't forget that sideboards, china
closets, bookcases, chairs, ETC., make fine
Xmas gifts. A full line at Anderson's.
There are a good many people in town
that have some holiday goods, but the
only complete line is at the Bargain
House.
II you are looking Tor anything in the
line of silver or cut glass you can and it
at the store OF the Thompson Jewelry
i Music company.
We have perfume atomizers, latest
styles, and the biggest assortment Of
perfumes west OF Denver. G. D. Smith
Iwrite fire aud life insurance, collect
rents and attend to general conveyancing.
Also may be secured to keep books or
work specially upon them.
Joseph P. Sweeney.
Nothing in the line OF silverware, cut
glass and jewelry has been left out Of
our stock this year. II you can't ind a
Christmas present at our store you can't
and it in tho city.
The Thompson Jewelry & Music Co.
Haverly's Mastodon Minstrels has sev.
esal headline features, but the stellar
attraction upon which they lay chief
stress this sesson, are George Wilson.
perhaps the most famous minstrel OF the
American stage, in fact. the recognized
minstrel king OF the universe. and Geo.
Morgan. q male soprano. recently engag-
Cd from Moore & Burgess at James Hall,
London. England. At Park opera house
Wednesday evening. December 18th.
The daily sentinel., 1901-12-17

Haudkerchiefs for the ladies and men, a
beautiful assortment in both silk and linen
and at prices from Be up to 81. Ladies
purses, gloves, jewelry novelties, neckwear,
perfumery, etc. All good holiday gifts now
on display at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
Saltwater News.

Judge Williston, of the district court
yesterday fled an order in the appeal OF
George +. j. Vollmer, as executor of the
estate of George Vollmer deceased, from
the action of Judge Wilson, of the pro-
bate court, in disallowing a part Of the
claim of Manwaring 81 Sullivan for at
torneys' fees. The heirs Of the deceased
had agreed to pay Messrs. Manwar ng &
Sullivan, $1,000, but Judge Wilson re-
duced this amount to $3.50, holding that
the full amount of the fee was eXorbi-
tant. The decision of Judge WilhstOn
Teverses Judge Wilson and is to the eff
feet that the attorneys are entitled to
the full amount.
The cases of Edward Leland and John
NJ. Roberts were set for trial in the s.
trict court yesterday, but were again
continued until next Monday.
The Musser departed yesterday with
raft and a half of logs for the En-
pire Lumber company, Winona. The
Eclipse and bow boat left with a raft
and a half for Lindsey & Phelps DaVen-
port, and the Isaac Staples left Prescott
with raft for the Burlington Lumber
company, Burlington, and a raft for S.
and J. c. Atlee, Fort Madison.
Jake Ressler has been received at the
prison from Sherburne county on q
years term for burglary in tn e third
degree.
MIS-. JONI ACOdWlGyy Ol Yak I dIhi
died early yesterday morning of heart
disease Deceased was seventy-six years
of age, and leaves a number of grown
children, among them, Mrs. Martin
Foley, of Oak Park.
The remains of Mrs. Mary e. Capron
arrived from ST. Paul yesterday after
noon, and were taken to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs c. d. Gates. The funeral
will be held from Ascension church this
afternoon, and the interment will occur
in FairView cemetery.
Services were held in Ascension Epis-
coJal church last evening commemorate
ing the fftieth anniversary of the laying
of the cornerstone for the first Episcopal
church built in this city. The church
was filled and large number of visiting
clergymen were present, among them
Rev. F. L. Palmer, of Faribault, who
delivered an historical address. A large
class was confirmed by Bishop r. H.
Weller, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17

kr9wn newspaper men on the great lakes
anu anu was Considered an authority on ma
i riho matters. Mr.. Wagstaff. who was
I'm S6I.a ,r was born IN Buffalo, thirty
FOUR years ago.
,Ogdensburg, n. Y.-The steamship
Northwestern, from Chicago 10 Liver
pool which collided with a dredge he
Low 10y. the CiaIoup rapids and ran her bow
mas been hoated sustaining very slight
INJURIES; After taking on the Tightening
cargo she cleared for Montreal The thitJ
Steaqshlp, the Northman, has gone safe
feet. '''A'uS' ui""'''s '"'i'esh
Chicago-M. Jules Cambon. French err
bassador. to the United States. arrived
IT thls city at a. m, over the Penusyl-
N Ntd railway He, was met by Henri
Deerlng and committee from tho Uni
yersity of Chicago. This is NJ Cam
pen pens flrst visit 10 Chicago: and IS chiefly
LOT me purpose OF sanctionins the CO.
operation Of the alliance franchise and
the University Of Chicago
New London, Conn.-Rev. William IT.
Conner. believed to have been the Oldest
preacher in the country, died at his home
in this city today, aged nearly 101 years.
He was born in slavery near Ra1tImurs-
In 1929 he escaped. and for years was en-
ployed in hotel in New York. He came
70 New Lrnd ION In 1910. He began preach
ing before 1850. and Though never or
Gained was at the head of the negro
religious society here. and was affec.
tionately known as Father Conner.
San Francisco-The reports of the Of
ficers of the grand aerie Of Eagles now
In session here, show the order to be in
Furnishing condition. The candidates
for worthy grand president are: Del
Cary Smith, of Spokane, Wash, an at
torney-at-laW. and DIR. J. b. Schwatl1o,
sheriff of Baltimore. Md, and also a can
didate for mayor Of that city For the
meeting place of the next grand aerls
hGrn &c Il
las. Tex; Atlantic City, N. J.; Denver
and Omaha.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
FREE LAND GOING FAST
HOMESTEADERs RAPIDLY TAKING
DESIRABLE QUARTER SECTIONS
IN FLGCKERTAIL STATE
DEVILS LAKE OFFICE BUSY
More Than Eighty Thousand Acres
of Land Filed on by Settlers in
That District During
Month of April.

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., May 16.-(Spo-
cial )-During the month of April the 10
cal land Office smashed a few records by
taking 528 filings, embracing $3.50 acres
of land, and receiving in cash s23, 1913 16.
During the same period 12S contests wcse
initiated 1923 commuted and 1C0 final
proofs made. Also three timber and stone
entries and two military land warrants
fled During the past quarter $50 conte-t
have been initiated at the local land Of
flee, breaking all previous records. On
Jan. last, in the Devils Lake district,
there were 100000 acres of government
land, and today there is less than 100000
acres of free land left in this land dis
trict. This means that since Jan. l last
at least COCO settlers have moved into
the counties comprising the Devils Lake
district. The land is still going fast, and
as a consequence land values in this sec
ton of the state are rapidly rising. Land
that three years ago sold for from IS to
SO per acre, now readily brings SIS an
acre and still is on the rise.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
GEN. POPE SCORES
AUDITOR JOHNSON

authorized to draw warrants after fun
compliance with the conditions stated
by the state auditor. He, and he only,
could at this stage of proceedings secure
a compliance with these conditions. bur
The warrants were issued III entire dis
regard Of the conditions and in direct Yio-
lat1on of the law.
AS TO COUNTY TREASURER.
The county treasurer had no valid rea-
son for refusing or delaying payment
of the warrants when presented.
The examination made by me covers
only the refunding applications and war
rants for the month of April. There is
still open a wide field for investigation,
and it is for the board of county COM
miSSionecs to continue the examination
if they desire.
There are three collateral questions
Which arc still under adv Use ment.
First-Should not each application for
refundment, which is based on the de-
c1sion in the case of Mulvey vs.. Tozier,
~ Mimi. 1884, be sustained by a decision
in that particular case?
(tou1' of the nine applications consider
ca In TINS report were based upon this
c6se.)
Second-Nhether the proper warrant to
be issued by the, county auditor is a
commissioners and auditors warrant.
Jhird-The rate OF interest to be COM
Puted on certificates, ON applications I'M
der the provisions of section 1897.
~
attorney general CT date May Is, to the
effect that 10 per cent is the legal rate
in such cases. but as he states that the
question as to what rate of interest
shall be paid on refupdment is not direct
ly passed upon In these cases, and us
the amount involved is material to the
county, and for the further reason that
in other counties also largely interested,
z per cent Is computed by the county
auditor and accepted by the holders and
dealers In tax certificates, l have de-
cided to ask the county auditor to Gem
pute interest at per cent until the point
shall be passed on by the supreme court
1t should be clearly understood that
In speaking of the county auditor, I am
not speaking of the official, not Of the
individual. 1t is a fact that during
part of the month OF App il, Mr.. johnson
was absent from the city, ard 1t appears
that all the warrants referred to were
signed by Deputy Auditor H. G.. Girls
void lin fact Mr.. Griswold signs all wac-
rants, for ali purposes at all times), but
the specific duties, neglect of which is
alleged, are by law imposed Upon the
county auditor, and l have assumed, and
the public has a right to hold, that the
county auditor is responsible for the
conduct or misconduct of the county au-
ditor's office. Very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
e. NJ. POPE,
Public Examiner.
To the Honorable S. r. Van SAINT
Governor of Minnesota.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
Continued From First PAGE


avofdable that, through the neglect of
duty by county officials dn the auditor
office and elsewhere), the official records
and the money Of the county have bear
placed at the disposition of one James
H: Burns, a person yell known in con-
nection with the county auditors off3ca
who, under cover of-the applicants In
these cases, has been using these speciaI
fac1lities and these county funds to fur
ther his spSculations in tax certificates.
CONCERNING COUNTY AUDITOR.
AS concerns the county auditor: At
every point of contact with the IegaIIv
prescribed duties of the county audi
tor the law has been violated
In every matter of detail not prescribed
by law. but essential for a proper and
auditor and bookkeeper for The county
and clerk of the board Of county corr
riss:oners there mas been failure IT.
performance. 9Fl
In my judgment it was the duty of the
county aduitor to have required a verifl-
cation of the applicants petitions when
they were first filed, and to have given
TIE county commissioners all the facrs
affecting the cases, to enable them to
make a true certificate to the state and
itor. This ne did not do. The state
Gents OF applicants to ownership were
false, and the use of ordinary otfici:Ll
precautions would have proven them en-
If any proof were necessary.
COMMISSIONERS TURN NEGLIGENT.
The tax committee of the board of
county commissioners were grayely
neglectful of their duty It cannot he
learned that they inquired Into the truth
of all the facts alleged i'll the several
petitions, or made orly efforts to. SATISFY
themselves and the county commissioners
that all the facts in the case were fully
and fairly stated.
The board of county commissioners a
body, adopted resolutions approving the
reports of the tax committee (which re-
ports were not made a part of the rec
ords), and ,thereupon issued the certid-
Gates to the effect that they had In.
CURED into the truth of the facts ser
forth and alleged, and that they were
satisfied from such inquiry that all the
ia cts affecting the case We're fully and
fairly stated, which certificates were
duly countersigned by the chairman. ct
tested by the county auditor and sent 10
the state auditor.
DUTY OF THE STATE AUDITOR.
AS to the state Auditor: It was not the
duty, nor was it in the power of this
official tc certify to the facts. He was
required to certify, that upon the state
ment Of facts as presented by the county
commissioners. the certificates came I'm,
der the principle of a Supreme court ne
cislon, and that being So. to authorize a
refundment upon certain stated condl-
tons. This he did. I =1r ,.3F-.i-
Again the county auditor He was now
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
SHEEP MEN WILL FIGHT
ORGANIZE BODY OF ARMED RANG
ERS IN SWEETWATER COUNTRY.

ROCK SPRINGS. Wyo., May ia re-
port has reached here from the Sweet
water country that a band Of mounted
men is patrolling that section, but for
what purpose is not known. II is be-
lieYed, however that the rangers are in
the employ Of the flock masters who
have been warned to keep of: GER
tain range by the cattlemen About q
week ago the sheep men sent word to
the cattlemen that they would protect
their hocks and that any attempt TO
drive off sheep or destroy them, burn
sheep ranches or intimidate herder5
would be resisted The rangers avoid
towns and ranches and no ono knows
where they make their headquarters.
They are well armed, mounted on fast
horses and seemed prepared to fight at
moments notice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
LUVerne.

Il, LUVBRNE May 1s.-(special.)-The
third annual shooting tournament of the
LuVerne Gun club opened at this place
yesterday, morning. There is an exeep-
I c12 large attendance from abroad.
being present. The shoot will last two
days-At a meeting of the citizens, held
last evening, it was decided to celebrate
f ne Fourth at this place.-The Women s
Forelgn missionary Society of the Pipe
stone District Of the M e. Church will
hold its ninth annual convention at this
place May 1913. '-i''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
.EanlestnUn.

JAMESTOWN, N. D., May 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-The rumors that cattle thief was
shot by the sheriffs of Wells and Kidder
counties seems to have been erroneous
The sheriffs, acting on information fur
nished by Ed Brown, of Bowdon, were
after two rustlers named S. Morrow and
Arthur II. Nelson, but the thieves git
away. Morrow was formerly a Bowdon
butcher Brown gave the man away be-
cause they did not treat him with proper
respect.
Michael Emo.a farmer residing south of
Jamestown, was arrested yesterday
charged with having committed an as
sault on a, neighbor named Case with a
Carrie Nation weapon Case was not
struck, and 1t was only neighborhood
row. Judge Pierson dismissed the case
Petitions are being circulated asking
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
Aitktn.

AITKIN, Mimi. May 16-(special.)-
Judge w. H. McClanehan, of the Fiji
term of court here this morning. There
was no work before the grand jury, and
they were excused, with one days ses-
sion sion; There are thirty civil cases
which is The w. Potter & Company vs..
Holmes s. Brown, which will be heard by
Judge Cant, of Duluth, as McClanehan
election to the bench. The Aitkin Age
was today sold by C. H. Werner to
Messrs. Pfremmer. of Aitkin, and Viii
liam Hoffstear, of Grantsburg, Wis. The
our strong organization is now ready to
meet any amateur team in the state.
The old school building purchased by
village council is being removed to vii
$50, 600 school house will be begun at once.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
News Notes From Minnetonka.

EXCETIs IOR, Mimi, May. 16.-The
White House, one of the leading hotels
at Lake Minnetonka has been leased
for five years to Charles Holmdale and
son, proprietors Of the Northwestern
hotel at Boone, 10.
Mr.. Bardwell, who has managed the
hotel for the past fifteen years, will
give his personal attention to the post
office and private business
Fifty thousand wall-eyed pike will be
placed III Minnetonka the present season
by the state authorities
Mrs Augustus Hilgedick, of Mime
apolis, while driving near Christmas lake.
was thrown from her buggy and over
the en.bankment, breaking Several ribs
and her collarbone. Miss Bertha Wallace
VINO was her companion escaped injury
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
Benton County Sent vote.

sAUK RIVER, Nav 16.-Jchn Heaton
ana May Norton, both of Langola, were
married Wednesday by Rev. E. V. Camo-
pei. The couple have gone to house
At the a special meeting of the county
commissioners now in session, called for
the express purpose OF deciding the re-
nova of the coln ty seat from Sank
was deemed advisable to withdraw VI tq1 ~
remonstrance petition and let it come 20
vote OF the PEOPLE. The special election
VIII be called for June 5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
would Emulate Grove.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Ia May 16-Thomas
Ashton, wealthy stoczman, living south
of this city, received several letters
threatening himself, his home and fam
lily, with destruction, unless he deposited
$4,000 in gold at a designated spot. De-
tectives watched decoy placed at the
spot and early this morning captured the
writer, who proved to be William Pflaum,
aged twenty-three, a. farmer who con-
fessed that he got the idea from Pat
Groves work in Omaha
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
CANNOT WED HER Roy.
Des MOines Woman Disappointed

Des MOines Woman Disappointed
Over Youth of Seventeen.
DIES MONIES, To-, May 16.-Mrs. Dea-
ton, CT this city, aged fifty years, who
wanted to be a bride, but with whom the
fates cruelty interfered, left the room
of the county clerk Of Polk county today
in tears. The object Of her affection was
a blooming youth of seventeen named
Frank Earring. The relatives of the boy
objected to the marriage. The clerk re-
ferred the matter TO Judge Conrad of
the district court and he recommended
the license be not issued.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-17
Winona's school Display.

W1N.oNA, MINI. May 1s.-(special)-
The display CT Winona school work for
the Pan-American exposition has been
completed and will be sent away on Fri
day morning: 1t includes specimens Of
writing in all grades from the primary
work in the lower departments is also
shown. The manual training work recenI-
~ introduced is represented by mat and
basket weaving and cardboard con-
Ftr elton. Prof. Rcdwell has added a
number of photogr aphic views of the
different school buildings.
High school commencement honors have
been announced. The vaiedictorv is
gwen to John B. Bsmbenek, and the sal
utatory to Miss Bcrthira Munger.