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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
3arm, &aroen AND Bo,.sebolo.
How Nature Prunes Trees and Vines.

We may take a lesson from the man.
ner i'll which nature does her pruning.
1t is always Il sure and safe process.
which has a number of small laterals.
AS the tree grows upward and the
trunk enlargcns the sap has Il tendency
laterals begin to lose their vitality, and
at length die out and fall to the ground.
In the old tree, there is not even u trace
left of the primary branches. Very
different is the effect, when by artiii-
clal means, vigorous, healthy limb is
Topped off. The equilibrium between
root and branches issuddcnly destroyed
and the plant receives Il shock to its
system which impairs its vitality to
some extent. But in all our c.,ltiva-
ton Of trees and plants, whether for or
nament, or for their fruit, we find it
better to sacrifice somewhat the health
of the plant for some other advantage
to be gained. We prunc our fruit trees
and grapc-vincs to keep them within
bounds, and give them shape better to
resist the effects of sun and winds, and
also reducing the amount of woody
growth, to obtain better fruit. The
chief end of cultivation is the fruit OF
the tree not longevity. If the tree can
not furnish the fruit, it would not be
worth the cultivation ut all. The true
end and aim of all pruning therefore
is to do just SO much of it and no more,
as will give the best results of fruiting,
with the least injury to the plant.
This must be asccrtained by practical
observation and experience. IOnerOy's
Democrat,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
Cheap Wash for Buildings.

Taken clean, Water-tight c;,sk, and
put into 1T half bushcl Of lime. Slack
1T by pouring water over it boiling hot,
ana IN sufficient quantity to cover it five
inches deep, and stir it brisky till thor
oughiy slacl>encd, dissolve it in water,
and add two pounds of sulphate of zinc
and one of common salt. These will
cause the wash to harden and prevent
ITS cracking, which gives an unsecmly
appearance to the work. 4 beautiful
cream color may be given to wash by
by adding three pounds of yellow ochrc;
or Il Goodt pearl or lead color by the adj
dltlon of Il lump Of ironblack. For f;twit
color add four pounds of ,lmber, one
pound of Indian red, and one pound
common lampblacll. When applied to
the outside of houses and to fences, it is
rendered more durable by adding about
Il pint of sweet milk to Il gallon of
wash
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
Read an Hour II Day.

An English paper tells of Il lad who,
at fourteen, was apprcnticed to II soap
boiler. One of his resolutions was to
read an hour a day, or at least at that
rate, and he had au old silver watch,
left him by his uncle, which he timed
his reading by. He stayed seven years
with his master, and said when he was
twenty-one he knew as much as the
young squire did. Now, let lis see
how much time he had to read in, in
seven years, ut the rate of an hour each
day: 1t would be 2555 hours, which, at
the rate of eight reading hours per day,
would be equal to $40 days, equal to
10 weeks, equal to - months-ncarly
years reading. That time spent in
treasuring up useful knowledge would
pile very large store. Surely it is
worth trying for. Try what you can
Begin now. In after years you will
look back upon the task as the most
pleasant and profitable you over per-
formed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
Sowing Little Seed.

Little Bessie had got Il present of a
new book, and she eagerly opened it to
look at the first picture. 1t was the
picture of a boy sitting by the side of n
stream, and throwing seeds into the
water.
81 wonder what this picture is
about" said she sswhy does the boy
throw seeds into the water?"
ooh! know" said her brother Ed
ward, who had been looking at the
book; che is sowing the seeds of water
lillies.'
"But how small the seed lookup said
Bessie. "It seems strange that such
large plants should grow from such
little things.":
"You are sowing just such tiny seeds
every day, Bessie, and they will come
up large strong plants after 4 WHILE"
said her father.
ooh, no, father, 1 have not planted
any seeds for a long while"
81 have seen my daughter plant Il
number of seeds to-day"
Bessie looked puzzled, and her father
smiled and said: eyes, have watched
you planting flowers, and seeds, and
weeds to-day
"Now know that you are joking,
for I would not plant ugly weeds"
"I will tell you what I mean. When
you laid aside that interesting book,
and attended to what your mother
wished done, you were sowing seeds Of
kindness and love. When you broke
that dish your mother valued, and you
came instantly and told her, you We're
sowing seeds of truth. When you took
the cup of cold water to the poor wo-
man at the gate, you were sowing seeds
of mercy. These are all beautiful
flowers, Bessie. But l hope my little
girl has been planting the great tree of
'iove to God,' and that she will tend
and watch it, until its branches reach
the skies and meet before His ti1roftc.'
"And the weeds, fathcr?''
"Whcn you were impatient with
baby, you sowctl the seeds of ill-tcmper.
When you waited some time after your
mother called you, you sowcd disobc-
dience and seltishness. Those are all
nONious weeds. Pull them up. DO not
let them grow in your garden
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The Discovery of Coffee.

| Toward the middle of the fifteenth
century Il poor Arab WAS travelling.
through Abyssinia, and finding him
self weak and weary from fatigue, he
stopped near Il grove. Then being in
want OF fuel to cook his rice, he cut
down Il tree which happened to bccov-
cred with dead berries. His meat be-
ing cooked and eaten, thc traveller. dis
covered that the half-blrncu hcrric.
were very fragrant. lie collected u
number OF these, and on crushing them
with Il stone, he found that their urO-
ma Increased to Il great extent. While
wondering ut this, he accidcntlv let
fall the substance i'll 4 can which con-
tanned his scanty supply of water. l.o.
what Il miracle! The almost putrid
liquid was instantly purified. He
brought it to his lips. 1t WAS fresh.
agreeable, and in Il moncut after the
traveller had so far recovered his
strength and energy Is to be able to re-
sumo his journey. Tho lucky Arab
gathered as luany berries rs he could,
and, having arrived at Arden, in Ara
bla, he informed the multi of his dis
coNcry. That worthy divine was an
lnEcteratc opium smoker who had been
suffering for years from the influence of
mat poisonous drug. lie tried an in
fusion OF the roasted berries, and was
80 aetfgtttcd ut the recovery of his own
Fl%of that III gratitude to the tree he
nc called 1t cafuah, which in Arabiac
SiSnill"s force. And that is the WAY in
Which coffee WAS discovered.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
EDUCATIONAL,
TONER MASONIC
T. ALE COI.Li;G

The exercises Of this Institution began on
me Hrst Monday, il. September last.
The scholastic year is divided into two
sessions oftwenty weeks each--tirst ending
INC Last OF |antary; the second the last OF
June.
FACULTY:
l.. F.WILCoN, President and Prof Of Latin
Mental and Moral Science.
Miss II. VAUGHN, Teacher in Literary Do
partment and Instructress in French
Miss ID. CALHOUN, Assistant in Literary
Department.
r. b. LIGNosKI, Prof. OF Music.
TERMS:
Pupils admitted at any time and charged
until end OF session. No deduction in tut
ton except for protracted sickness.
Tuition, Englisi 81 and s.. 90 per mo.
Instrumental Music, with use
.;Str:, lessons il, Vocal Music zoo 200
fe1cn ................. 200 g
oriwing"... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Board, exclusive of washing,
lights, and articles for toilet
II paid in advance, for each
If not so bald e
Incidental, per session. LOO IS
Prof Wilcox has now entered upon the
l;lh1rs OF The tenth year of his connection
as President, with the Homer Masonic
n r.tnma e. Coilege: During that time the
any institution Of the kind, and the mode
OF instruction has been to i'm part thorough
knowledge Of those studies. The DISCIPLINE
in the College and Boarding Department has
pecil fArin, constant, but parental. The
health Of the pupils has been invariably
good. In confirmation of the above, refer
cnce IS confidently made to the patrons of
the institution and former pupils scattered
throughout North Louisiana
Additions arc being made to the Boarding,
House, so that a large numbc OF pupils can
be accommodated i'll the family OF the Pres
idcnt.
We, the undersigned, having been a,.-
quaintcd with the Workings Of the Institu-
ton during thc time it has been under the
management Of Prof. Wilcox, very cordial
ly recommend it to our friends as IL suitable
place to send their daughters.
+. \. JONES, w. NJ,
y. WARD, S. W.,
JOHN S. 1oUNG, j. W.. =
andJudge Parish Court,
J. X. RAMSEY, Sec'y,
X. +. VAUGHN, Treas.
J. {. EGAN, Judge
District Court,
Rey. J. II. DAVIDSON.
l'cb'y >, 1872. 2tj:lv
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
I Will Not.

81 will mott" said Il little boy stoutly,
as passed along. The tone of his voice
struck me.
"What Won't you do?' 1 stopped and
asked.
fThat boy wants me to make believe
something to my mother, and won't, -
he answered in the same stout tone.
That little boy is on the right track.
That is just one of the places to say
"won't." hope he will stick to it.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20

Tho great advantages possessed by these
availability ana complete mastery over. fire.
They are charged with seven gallons of wa
mon soda, and i'll this-Solution is suspended
Il small lcadcn bucket filled with sulphuric
acid Thus charged, they arc set away for
use. At the moment needed, the acid is
empticd into tho water by upsetting the
bucket containing it, and the machine is
ready for use. 1t throws II stream thirty
feet, of mingled water and gas, and is easily
transported and worked by one person.
one railroad iii Illinois has :3o of these
machines, another l2o, Chickcring Il Sons,
Boston, h>yc 80, and Il recent law of Con-
srcss requires their use Oh all water crafts
i'll the United States. The town of Homer
was recently saved from cstrlction bv one
Of these machines
IT, For f,sll particulars, address lie t.di-
tor OF The TELEGRAPH, who is supplied with
a I'abcocl EXtinguishcr and will take plea
sure in explaining IFS merits, ana in for
war.liner orders for his friends.
\. NJ. GRANGER
General Agent, 10 Canal Street,
io'2i:2;-IN SEN C.ic"uS.
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HOMER COLLEGE,

This College, now i'll its twelfth scholastic.
year, is i'll session from tAe first Tuesday in
n"S'tay after third Sunday in JUNE. 'rhr
corps Of instruction is full the course Of
study ample; the library and apparatus al-
cluttc; the endowment in hopciil PROGRESS.
locality ohtincitly fIcathfui, and cnnlIn,ni-
~ Intelligent and refined.
1ullioiI, Sl.oO and $500 per month"; in al
Nnic", Tor the term. Board from Sl2.5U 10
$1,000 per month. Contingent, $l.5U
For iurt her particulars, address Rev +. T.!
toEE, President II. G.
w. +. MORELAND.
ll;lrlG:26tf PrcS't Board OF Trustees.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
Boston Brown Bread,

One heaping quart Of rye flour, one
quart OF Graham flour, scanty quart of
milk, same quantity Of warm water.
coffee cup of molaSscs, one coffee cup Of
homc-lnadc yeast, teaspoon Of s,lcr:,tus,
dcscrtspoon of salt. Grease AN iron
Kettle put in the mixture, and bake in
Il slow oven. Bake six or seven hours.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
&4e 1ittl. 3elts:
BEAST AND MAN ARR BROTHERS.
BY BAYARD TAYLOR.

BY BAfARD TAYLOR.
Little one, come to my Knee,
Harl< how the rain is pouring,
Over the roof, in the pitch-black night,
And the winds in the woods a roaring!
Hush, my darling, and listen,
Then pay for the story with kisses,
Father was lost in the pitch-black night.
In just such II night as this is!
High up in the lonely mountains,
Where the wild men watched and waited,
Wolves in the forest and bears in the bush,
And on my path bclated.
The rain and the night together
Came down, and the wind came after,
Bending the props of the pine-tree roof,
And swapping many a raftcr.
crept along i'll tho darkness,
Stunned, and bruised, and blinded
Crept to fir with thick set boughs,
And sheltering rock behind it.
There from the blowing and raining
Crouching sought to hide me;
Something rustled, two green eyes shonc,
And a wolf lay down beside me.
Little one, be not frightened;
I and the wolf together,
Side by side, through the long, long night,
Hid from the awful weather.
His wet fur pressed against me;
Each Of us warmed the other;
Each of us felt in the stormy dark
That beast and man was brother.
And when the falling forest
No longer crashed in warning,
Each of us went from our hiding place
Forth in the wild, wet morning.
Darling, kiss me payment!
Hnrk, how the wind is roaring;
Fathers house is n better place
When the stormy rain is pouring!
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
nAILY ACCOMMODATION
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

NORTH LA. ~ rENAS RAILROAD,
December 23rd, 1871.
On and after Sunday the 10th inst, pas
sciiger train will leave Monroe at 1000 AM.
Arrives daily at 7:2O p.
Freight for all stations on the line Of road
will be forwarded by passenger train.
J. w. GREEN, Supt.
Dec, 8, nl2tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20

y BOARDING. \ n d DAY SCHOOL,,
FOR UNG AIDES.
NJ n ROE, A.
The session Of 1S7l-'72 will contneuc on
Monday, thc-ith day of September.
Mrs. Y. w. IENTON, Principal, and III
S'ructrcSS OF the Primary Depart lncnt.
'iHos. O. BENTON, Esq, Inst ructor of ti,,.
Academic Department..
NJ is's K. \. MICKLE, insiructress orE'rcnch
and assistant in the English branches.
Mrs. T.. J. SLACK, InStriIctrcss OF MuSi-
Miss M.S.PHirpEN, Inst ruct ross, in Draw
ing. Painting i'll water cOlors on oil, en-
hf"h'crE and fancy needle work.
TERN1S: PAyAELE MoNrIIry)
Urinary Observation-Disclosures $500 per mo-
Mftt:fc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. LOO -
Academic announcements. SOP
French .,.... 400
Music(with use OfinStrumentD 600
Board, including wash
lights, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1000 g
,lfit"lnS, Itllltln:S, tSc., at teach er:I'
charges. Aug. 26, 1871. :W-ff
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
NORTH LA. II TENAS RAILROAD CO.,
,Skpeti0tcadent's OUice,
Monroe, La, Oct. 10, 1871.
Through tariff now in effect, at reduced
rates, from New Orleans to Monroe, via
Delta. Bills Of lading signed only by Jno.
Janncy, railroad and steamboat agent, 100
Common street, Now Orleans.
Through receipts given for cotton from
Monroe to New Orleans ST. Louis, via
Delta. j. w. GREEN,
1:tf Eng'r Il Sup't.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20

ID ! II - bhil.l-l\ An l.
First Premium 1t the Sl. Louis Fair. lStaS.
First premium at the 81. Louis Fair. 1867.
Gold Medal ut the Louisiana state t'air.I SITS.
First Premium at the st. Louis Fair. t>tS.
First Premium at the Memphis, Fair 1869.
First Premium ut tho 1t. Louis Fair. lN69.
AT all the above mont toned trials the Bril-
liam: stove tested its metal i'll he omen tirI
baking bread. with AL the loading cnnl> inn.
stoves manufactured ON this Continent.
Every Erilliaut is warranted to give rui ire
ati~t;tct ion or Your money refunded III fttli
II. llAllFR. sole Agent,
No. 10 Camp -. Now orleans.
Dealer lit NIL kinds of Cooking and Heat
ing Stoves. Fire Crates. plain and jalar,3"I
Tin Ware, Plated Ware, ruhlr ut!rIv. and
every description at House Eumi~hiuu
foods SHlr Agent ipriht rrltH rated Eiti"yu
Washing Machine, ANA WHIlnrr'~ rat,.ut
Continuation Crate. Iau'v H.. uI5:Iv
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BUSINESS CARDS.
FURNITURE STORE.

AND FURNITURE REPAIRING
The undersigned announce to the public
!hat they have made preparations to efrar,
IN the furnlturc business in the new build
ing on DcSiard street. near II Kindcrmanm,s
and VIII keep for sale Il well-assortcd SUNNY
OF Office and Household Furniture lIph6Is-
reasonable prices.
They will repair Furniture at short notice:
inc long experience Of the senior partner il,
That bus iilc&s aifording Il good guarantee
that al jobs Will be well and faithfully en-
ccutCd. w
J. T.. PETERS IL co.
M0nrOc, Ltt., MArcf Is ISL noh1f
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
rrRENTON AND MONROE

TRENTON AND MONROE
REGULAR PACKET SKIFF,
sc \ Il RTE, 10 n G. -
I will make regular trips with my skiff
between Monroe and Trenton, making from
p"nctuaiIS MORNING s and S evening, With The
cars ut Monroe. Fare, each way, % cents.
Small packages carried at same price.
2G:ly ROBERT LONG.
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SOUTHEEN CARRIAGE FACTORY.

The undersigned takes pleasure il, ,u,1,i,,
known that he is now rs well nynn,raI ~
before he w:rr, f not bcttcr to do ali kiuIs
of work, either i'll "
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-04-20
NEW ORLEANS CARDS.

r. FITZWILTIAM. NJ. F.. DUNN.
~ FITZWILIIAM Il co.,
'Stationc,s, JOB Printers, Blank Book ILnJ'c,s
rs Camp Street and 81 Bank Place,
NEW ORLEANS.
Orders for Autographed or printed Checks,
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, &c, and for Blank
Books of all kinds, promptly filled Mt lowest
rates. November IL, 1871. S::}m
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liu5ltjUctItril21 o.. Rcpun.,,,

CARRIAGES, HUGHES, HACKS, ETC,
Ready made work kept on hand. snc,.i-
mems OF Whi"h may bc seen by calling nj 1i,r
r,aclnlN. &c Will also carry on :, gcmerai
hitckSnltl shop. arranged to do all Kinds Of
hi!ckHtnft fing. FERNS rcaSouablc
-\lili =" 1900. nHu-s FIR. E\BtNf
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Contents Equivalent to

200 Gallons Of Water!
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-01-17

THE AAsTFACTURER AND BUILDER.
This excellent scientific monthly begins
the new year with an unusually good
number. AS a presage of its future ex-
cellence, it appears in a new and beauti-
full dress, which can not fail to be ad-
mired by every nj We are glad to no.
tice the continued success of this valua-
BILE magazine, and recommend all our
readers interested in scientific or indus
trial matters to subscribe to it, as its
pages always contain practical informa-
ton regarding the newest and most use
ful discoveries and inventions in science
and art. Among the articles in the pres
ent issue we notice those on "Ready-
Made Houses" international Socie.
ties - "New Rotary Drilling Machine"
1.-THE Selden Double Action Plunger
Pump" "Floral FountaIns," manu-
facture Of Russia Iron," "New Sources
ofSupply for Paper" 'Fallacious Theo-
ries Of Boiler Explosions" besides many
others, all admirably illustrated. Pub
lished by the Engineers and Manufac-
turers' Publishing Company, 81 Park
Row, New York. 81 q year. All COM
munications relating to the business of
the nee should be addressed, and all
remittances made, to AUSTIN BLACK,
81 Park Row, New York, p. O.Box, 1879.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-01-17
Pittsburgh Live Stock Market.
sAruRpAY EvEN1Na. Jan. Is. -

~
CATTLE-The market dragged on com
mon until Thursday, then it became
apparent that the arrivals for the week
made quicker and a better feeling pre-
vailed. Prices at the close OF the market
could not be said to be any higher, but
the feeling improved and sales made
with less difficulty, the market closing
moderately active at the following rates:
Extra, 100 to 1900 b steers, s. to S6.25:
good to prime, LOO to loo $.25 to $50;
common TO medium, 1000 to LOO S425
to $500; bulls, stays and cows, 500 to
1000, $500 to S4.25; stock steers, 500 to
1000, 1915 to A.25.
HoGs-To-day there are a good many
hogs in the pens unsold, which is some
thing that has not been the case for
some time, the hegs generally being
well sold out on Saturday. The follow
ing are the prices ruling Extra, PhiIa-
delphia, $3.50; good to prime Philadel-
phia, DIS to $50 fbs, $4.60@4.75; good to
prime, New York, $50 to DO rs, A.25@
$50 ; rough to common, $40.
SHEEP-Since our last report the mar
ket has not changed any. The receipts
are a little larger but the demand seems
to be up to il, and to-day there Is nothing
LEFT over unsold. Prices remain unohang-
ed with a fair demand ruling. The fol-
lowing are the rates current for the differ
grades and kinds bought and sold
here /: Extra, 100 to ITO lbs, 1915 to 81, 90;
good to prime, IS to 90 lbs, $500 to $3.50;
decent to fair, 70 to so lbs, S$5.25 to SIS;
common, 20 to IS lbs, $500; foot rot and
scalawag, by the head, $l.50 to 250.-
Commercial
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-01-17
50 How TO 20 West.,,

Forty years ago Illinois was as far West
as most people WISHED to go, and Journeys
were made in the legendary Prairie SchOon-
err but in these days Of Progress and I'm
provement, the word Wesl has come to
mean Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado,
California and the Territories, and the trav,
eler reaches almost any point therein by a
splendid line Of road.
This line Of railroad is the Burlington
Route, which starts from Chicago, over the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy R. r, from
Indianapolis ever the Indianapolis, Bloom
ingtOn & Western Short Line, and from
L~ogansport over the Toledo, Peoria & War
saw r. r., n running through BuRLING-
TON, reaches Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska
City, 81. Joseph, Atchison, Leavenworth and
Kansas City, connecting with the Union
Pacific, Kansas Pacific and other railroads
running from those cities.
Always go by way OF Burlington" and
you viii be sure TO be light.
The Burlington Route has admirably an
swered the question. How to go West: :" by
the publication OF a trpthfgland interesting
document, filed with facts in regard to Time
Connections, Accommodations, rates OF
Fare, and other interesting Items, and illus.
trated by a large map. ~truthfuliy showing
the whole West. which they distribute free
OF charge. Copies, n additional informa-
ton can be obtained by addressing, Genera
Passenger Agent, B. n. X. r, Burlington.
Iowa. Jan. 10, SIM