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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07
DEATH OF THE FLYING MAN.

Nj. De Groof, the .tiying man." who
made successful experiment at Gre
mont Gardens on the 29th ult., detach-
ing himself from balloon and alight-
ing safely, by means of a pair of wings,
met q most tragic fate Oh the 10th inst,
in attempting repetition ofthe daring
feat. He went up as before with Mr..
J. Simmons, the aeronaut, attaching
his apparatus by a rope under the car
of the balloon. 1t had been De Groofs
intention TO decend over the Thames,
but a current of wind drove the balloon
away again over the city. When he
detached his machine he was over st.
Luke's churchyard, about half a mile
from the ground. Instead of working
as it did in the previous trial, and also
made in Brussels nearly a year previous,
his apparatus became unmanageable.
The wretched man was seen by thous-
ands of people to fall through the air.
The machine seemed to collapse and
turned around several times in its
descent. De Groof fell with great vio-
lence in Robert street, Il yard to two
from the curbstonc. He was still alive
when assistance arrived, but he did not
return to consciousness, and shortly
after breathed his last in Chelsea Hos
pitai. Mime De Groof, who witnessed
her husbands fall, tainted at the sight,
and n still more painful scene ensued at
the hopital when she learned the worst.
Mr.. Simmons is of the opinion that in
reaching forward to unite the rope
which held him to the balloon he
threw himself out of balance, and thus
caused the dreadful catastrophe. DE
Groof failed to give the preconcerted
signal, and relieved of the mans
weight, the balloon shot upward will
great velocity, going to such a heigh
that Mr.. Simmons became unconscious
| When he recovered he found himsel
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07
HOW TO ESTIMATE THE PROFITS OF
a FARM.

The farmer lives in his own house.
The use of the house, which he docs
not pay for, is as much Il part OF his i'll
come as the money which Il snluricd
man pays for rent, is of his, and should
be counted rs such in an estimate of
the profits of the farm. All things
produced on the farm and consumed
on the farmers table, including the
vegetables from the garden, the eggs
and milk used in cooking, arc as much
Il part of his income rs the money paid
for such things out of his salary is OF
the salariSl man. If n farmer gives
his wife and children n pleasant ride to
town, using his own horses and wagon,
the value of their use is part OF his in
come from his farm, as truly as the
money the other man pays out OF his
salary for carriage hire is of his. The
correct rule for estimating the income
from farm is substantially this Give
credit for every article produced, used
or expended in any way whatever, no
matter how small in value, as we'll as
for cash received for products sold, and
for increase in the value of farm pro-
perty, and charge against the farm for
interest on capital invested, and for all
expenditures. The farmer that will do
this from year to year will not so much
feel like complaining of the unprotita.
bleness of farming as compared with
other pursuits. The fact is that no
one in Il hundred farmers take int,
consideration the luxury and comforts
of fresh eggs, butter, milk, fruits, etc.
that they would have to pay higI
prices for if they lived in towns, or dt
without them.-Eurniey's Iindic0tOr.
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'.NO MORE DUCKs...NO MORE lNJuN.,

Virginia City {Nev.) Entcrprisc.l
Over ut Washoe City, the other day,
some men stopping at tho principal
hotel, while viewing the surroundings
of the place, saw Il large flock of ducks
settle down on the father side of
Washoe Lake. A Washoe Indian also
saw the ducks, and told the men that
he would go after them if they would
get him gun. In the hotel they
found an old United States musket.
This they loaded nearly to the muzZle,
and giving it to the Indian, started
him to the lake. After he had gone
the wags who loaded the gun for him
went to the upper story Of the house,
and with opera-glasses watched the pro-
gress of the noble red man. He at last
reached the spot where the ducks had
been seen to settle down among the
tules. Presently they saw the smoke
dart from the Indians gun, saw him
fall back ward to the ground, and heard
tremendous roar from over the lake
a sound as though the gun had burst
into thousand pieces. Fearing that
the gun had burst and killed the poor
fellow, the jolsers began to feel very
guilty. They hastened from the house
and struck around the lake. When
they had got about half way around
| they met the Indian coming toward
| them. There was a long cash across
his right cheek bone and his face was
covered with blood, but he had as many
ducks as he could hold in both hands.
"Well, Jim," said they, chow did you
make it?'' eyes," said jim, "one
more shoot um-no more ducks, no
more Injun!'
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GRANGE MATTERS.

1t is claimed that 1 900 oranges will
be established in Georgia by January /,
1875.
Fourteen hundred and fifty oranges
have been formed in the State of Indi-
ana up to this date.
The number of oranges in Wisconsin
is reported by the secretary Of the State
grange to have increased to 30S. In
January last there were 3IG. When
the organization of those that have APP
piled for recognition is complete there
will be 43O oranges.
The Missouri state grange is discuss
ing the utility of establishing exchange
and discount banks, TO assist farmers in
holding their products, rs well as man
ufactorics of agricultural implements,
depots and warehouses where grain
can be slowed until the market ju3tiiies
a 81, lS..
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THE LEVEE BOARD.

The Board of Engineers appointed by
the President under the act of Congress
for reclaiming the overflowcd lands of
the Mississippi river held u preliminary
meeting at Newport, Il. l., on the 2lst
instant: Present, Gen. G. X. Warren,
United States Engineers; Capt. w. II.
Benyard, United States Engineers !;
Gen. III. l.. Abbott, United States
Engineers; ex-Gov. p. o. Hebert, of
Louisiana; Col. j. +. Sickles, of Arkan-
sas. Ex-Gov. Hehert was assigned to
the district of Louisiana, Capt. Benyard
to Mississippi, and Col. J. +. Sickles to
Arkansas and Missouri. Gen. Abbott
is to investigate the effect of the flood
of 1874 compared with other floods, and
Gen. Warren will collect information
upon the whole question. The Board
will meet again at the call of the Presi-
dent and a report will no doubt be
ready in time for the next session OF
| Congress.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07
A COTTON FIRM SWINDLED OUT OF
$4,000.
New Orleans Tines.l
\ Dishonest Agent.

lA>S" SiASuhs
On Carondelet street there Is quite
sharp practice of the New Orleans agent
of u large cotton house In Liverpool,
with branches in New Orleans, New
York and Savannah, by which the firm
suffers II loss of about $l36, 200.
The well known house of Messrs.
Presprich Il Co., cotton merchants In
Liverpool, has been for the last three
or four years represented here by
Swiss merchent named Henry Myer,
who had formerly represented the firm
in savannah, Ga, and kept, lately, his
office ut 76 Baronne street. The firm
frequently ordered large purchases of
cotton, which We're effected here by
Mr.. Myer, and always met promptly
from the proceeds of his bills of ex-
change. Until lately everything went
smoothly. The agent was II gentleman
highly esteemed in business circles,
and social, jovial kind Of n man.
Lately, however, he went nstray.
When orders were sent by the firm
to purchase low middling or mitlling
cotton, he bought ordinary or other In
ferior grades, ut IL rate of from four to
five cents less than tho invoiced prices,
and the surplus money, by this dishon-
est action, Mr.. Myer deposited to his
o"h III SolllS VI oul oatnhSs
About six weeks ago, under preteXt
OF taking Il trip to Europe, for the
benefit of his health, he drew his do
posits, bought sight drafts on New
York, went to tho Empire City, where
he drew his cash, and converted it into
United States iivc-twenties, and left for
parts unknown. So far nssis ascertain
cd, the firm of Prcsprich 4 Co., in Liv-
crpool, loose about ~ 900 by the dis
honesty of their Now Orleans agent; no
losses arc sustained by tho parties who
sold the cotton to Mycr, as he inva:ia-
bic has met all payment, being satisfied
with the snug little profits which accru-
cd to him, of $40 to 800 by the shipping
of ordinary instead of middling cotton,
for which their firm has paid his invoi-
COS.
1t is understood that he has shipped
about 1000 bales undcr such cricum-
stances, but the estimated swin,llc is
$i3G,0OO.
There are many different opinions IA
to the place whence he bctOok himself,
but no steps as yet have been taken to
institute proceedings against the flown
agent.
1t has since been ncscrtaincd that
Mr.. Meyer has led lately II very wild
life spending large sums Of money in
various modes of dissipation.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07
s.MELANCHOLY SYMPTOMS"

This is what the Galveston News, the
chief Democratic paper of Texas, says
of the White League in Louisiana:
One of the organs of the White I.aegue
in Louisiana denounces the New Or
leans Cotton Exchange for making,
incidentally, statistical exhibit Of the
productive results of black labor en-
ployed on cotton plantations in the
nine cotton growing States. 1t says
stMust we bow down the head to the
cold calculation OF the Cotton Exchange?
What care they in New Orleans who
suffers, provided the crops are made by
somebody and shipped to them togrow
rich upon? What does it matter even
if every planter in Louisiana is bank
ruPt, SO long as labor can be produced
to cultivate the mortgaged plantations
at profit to the factors and the
banks ~
Another organ of the League, ON the
assumption that the blacks are solidly
united in a political hostility, threaten
ing the ruin of honest and substantial
white citizens, advises the latter, both
in city and county, to discard black
labor of every description, and employ
none but white laborers. There could
scarcely he a sadder proof of hopeless
temper than such utterances afford. If
it is madness. years of misrule and op-
preston are accountable for it.
Few cool and impartial observers
will dispute that the cotton exchanges
in the South are of decided advantage
to the Southern planting interest. AS
for disusing black labor to the extont to
which it has been employed heretofore,
it was accepted simply because it was
the best, under the circumstances, to be
had. To reject it, while the same cir
cvlnstances continued, would be in the
nature of economical suicide. Where it's
place could not be at once supplied with
white labor, industrial paralysis would
supervene; and where it was so replaced
the increased demand for white labor
would greatly raise wages and proper
tionately reduce the yield from planting,
manufacturing or other investments.
Nor is it reasonable to suppose that the
negroes in Louisiana would be less nox-
ious as political clement I'M state of
enforced idleness. All experience
prove that there is no more fruitful
sources of all manner of dangerous vices
than such condition.
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A DOCTORS FEE,

IN. Y. Cor. Boston Evening Eaxcttc.l
The son and heir OF the late Edwin
Stevens, Mr.. John q. Stevens, although
he is the possessor of almost unlimited
wealth, being worth some 5000, 900,
has until very lately, been II most I'M
happy man. He has been afflicted
since his birth with peculiar Wen,
which has increased year by year, until
1t covered large portion of his face
and neck. 1t was Il most unpleasant
object, being covered with long hair,
and strangely resembled an animal.
No man could see it without n shutlder,
and ladies have tainted ut the sight of
1t. OF course Mr.. Stevens felt the attlic-
tion most keenly, and it had, naturally
enough, very depressing effect upon
his spirits. What was his immense
wealth to him: Any workman in his
employ was more to be envied than he.
He became morose and almost melan-
choly; society that he was exceedingly
fond of he studiously avoided, and
although young man, he became
almost II recluse. The physicians and
surgeons of Europe We're consulted, but
they all said that to remove the wen
could but result in his death. Although
his life was so miserable, still there was
hope. and he bore bravely up against
repeated disappointments.
Deliverance came ut last, and II few
days ago an operation was performed
which has made him 4 new man. DR..
Willard Parker, of this city, had faith
to believe that the wen could be re-
moved. He told Mr.. Stevens so, and
the young man, grasping at the straw,
promised him Sl5O,00O if he would per-
form the operation successfully. He
did so, and earned the everlasting graf
titude, as well as the money, of the
young millionaire, who is now pro-
nounccd out of danger. Tho operation
was performed with electric knives,
and it is said that when tho horrid
tumor was removed, the skin beneath
was as sound and smooth as that of
any other part Of tho body. Notwith-
standing the cloud that has hung over
his whole life, the young man has had
his love affair, like the rest of us. In
early youth he was betrothcd to Il little
girl, the daughter of one of his fathers
dearest friends, who always loved him
and sorrowed with his atlliction.
While the hateful thing was upon him,
it is said, Mr.. Stevens gave up all idea
of being married, but, now that it has
been removed, we shall expect soon to
hear OF great wedding festivities mt
Hobollcn.
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and this excitement allayed, by the
passage of the acts Of June 10, 1872,
giving claimants to unconfirlned tracts
three years moro to prove up their
titles, and obtain n confirmation, from
their government. Such claimants IA
have not already attended to tho re-
Huirements of this act, should file their
applications for u confirmation, and
the titles under which they claim, with
the Register and Receiver ofthe United
States Land Ottice in this city with no
delay. There is no time to lose. The
official reports must be made out and
in Washington by early this fall, and
they will be the last reports made be-
fore the expiration of the act.-N.- o.
Times
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a correspondent of the New York
Tribune gives the following as a sure
preventive against hydrophobia:
one and a half ounces of clccampane
root (grecn preferable, if obtainable)
boiled in a pint of milk until reduced to
half pint. Take in the morning, fast
ing, and do not breakfast until o'clock
in the afternoon. Intcrmit another day,
and then take same dose as last. This
will be cffcctual if taken at any time
before the paroXysms CONC on.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07

The washing away Of the land oppo-
site the opening of Chatham IInrbor,
Mass, has disclosed large bodies Of peat
filed with stumps of trees and other
relics of woods and Swamps, which Mt
some remote period must have extend
cd into what is now tho harbor, and
probably into the ocean. In II newly
exposed bed of peat were found tho
footprints of clOvcn-fOoted animals of
various sizes, from two to five or more
inches in diamatcr. Around the
stump where once stood Il large tree the
animals seemed to have found peculiar
attractions, and imbcddcd in tho hard
mud are considerable quantities of
coarse hair, in locks of considerable
size, and in Il good state of preservation
in appearance like that of the buffalo
or moose. In another part of these
beds of peat were the prints of huma II
footsteps of various sizes, from that of Il
! small child toa mcdium.siZed 1ady's
| foot. They were all barefoot, although
| the waves from the ocean of flood break
upon them, SO perfectly arc they pre-
served that the prints of the toes canb
distinctly seen. The impressions arc
from two to three inches in depth, and
quite narrow, and were made when tho
peat was soft. The foot is wide and
spreading at the toes.
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floating over Victoria Park. He des-
cended at Springfield, but his graphel
would not hold and he drifted on a
railway directly in front of II passing
train, from which he narrowly escaped
with his life. Cremorne Gardens has
witnessed several aerial experiments.
It was from that place that Mr.. Cock
ing ascended to meet a terrible death
in falling from a great height with a
useless parachute some thirty years
ago.
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UNCONFIRMED LAND CLAIMS.

All interested persons will recollcct
the excitement occasioncd by the allow
ing of homesteads by the United States,
upon lands remaining unconfirmcd
after the expiration of the act of June
%, 1860, and amendatory acts. These
homestead entries were suspended,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-07

Mr.. Robert Bonner, the owner Of
Dexter, and the gentleman who takes
President Grant out airing when he
visits the metropolis, is certain that
Ulysses is not n candidate for Il third
term.
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E. ". "EALf's
PHOTOGRAPHER & FINE ART GALLERY
Grand Street, Monroe, La.
Pictures taken in all the improved styles,
such as
Rembrandt, Mezzotints,
Medallion, Porcelain,
Ferrotypes, Gems, &c.
Pictures taken in cloudy weather as well
as clear.
viii keep constantly on hand a large as
sortment Of
Albums, iStcreoscopes
and tStereoscoTic Yeas
Of all parts of the world.
PICTUR FRAMES,
of every description, for sale with or without
pictures.
PICTURES OF ALL KINDS FRAMED TO ORDER,
Views of the ruins of the city of Monroe
for sale. February "a, 1872. 23:1y
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IT = VI " TsTNL y d. 7
i. a. =. ID. NIcEnery,

T'rORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ practice in the Parish and District
Courts of cuacllita, Morehouse, Franklin,
Echlaud Caldwell and CatahOuia Parishes,
IN the Supreme Court at Monroe, and Uni
iri States Courts. Particular attention paid
TO business in the Land Office Department
of the General government. nl7tt
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POBERT J. NELSON,

ROBERT J. NELSON
DEALER IN
PROVISIONS, ETC,
MONROE, La,
Respectf fully solicits a share of the busi-
ness of Monroe and vicinity. IIe will keep
constantly hand a supply of all such
articles as required for Family con-
sumption, which he will sell at the iorest
cash prices. His stock will embrace, also,
LIQUORS, CIGARS,
TOBACCO, MEATS,
CANNED FRUITS, &c.
He will endeavor to meet fully the de-
nands of his customers, and will give the
very best bargains for the cash.
fss- Call and examine goods and prices.
ROBERT J. NELSON,
DeSiord Street, Monroe.
Septenl Der %, 1873. Fly
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Dentistry.

HK.S.L BR.ACl;T, Dentist. respectfully
offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding Coun-
try. Having experience of fourteen
wears in the practice, he feels confident of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
pro tpSSion. Is willing to warrant all work.
huice near the Courthouse and next door
south of the Ounchittt telegraph office on
Grand street, Monroe, La. v7-m arl6ly
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
~ II w FOODS
PANIC PRICES!
GIN THE PATH, OR OUT OF IT.
Makes No Dinercuce,
Ifyou will call at
GROSS BROS. NEW BRICK STORE
ON DeSIARD STREET,
And have your wants supplied. The in
dncements offered to purchasers are
Entirely New Goods:
The Very Lowest Cash Prices;
III.
Guarantee of Satisfaction;
A Large Assortment of all kinds of Goods
and Groceries usually kept in
this market.
Settled Determination to Sell.
Buyers will remember that we are in
earnest in offering to sell at the lowest
prices, and they are invited to test the mat
ter for themselves. Ifthey want
Fashionable Prints, Ribbons,
Worsteets, Toilet Articles; or, Clothing,
Hats, Boots, Shoes, Heauy Goods; or, Cutlery,
Ho'd,co1e, Sttlelle,y;or Supplies,
Tobacco, or, Aay Article,
Likely to be kept in Monroe, wo believe we
can supply it, and at cheap figures, if not
cheaper, than any house in Monroe.
GROSS BROS,
Brick Building, DcSiard Street,
ONROE, A.
December IL, 1873.
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Kbr. WIN. SanSlcl

FEHEN DEES his services as Physician and
81 Surgeon, to the public. He can be found
upon his plantation. four miles below Mon
roe. March II, 1873. 25-1y
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NO sTARvING'
There is no need for starving, as long as
H. KIN ERM A N,
On DeSiard street, has for sale plenty of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Such as Al Coffee and Sugar;
Excellent Syrup and Molasses
Splendid Cheese, Macaroni and
Vermicelli; New Buckwheat
Flour in any quantity New
Sugar Cured Hams (first in
Marlset); Plenty of Eggs,
Spiced Pigs Feet, Oysters,
Sardines, Potted or Deviled
Meats, Lobsters, Salmon and
Mushrooms; Assorted Canned
Fruits and Vegetables !;
Potatoes and Onions;
Choice Carolina Rice;
White Beans and English
Peas; Hominy and Grits;
Cranberries, Raisins, CitrOn
And Currants; Nice Jellies
And Preserves; Dried Figs;
Crackers, Cream Biscuits and
Cracknels; Toys, Dolls and a
Variety of nice and useful
Ornaments Also, q
Small Assortment of Crockery and
Shelf-Harlware, such as is mostly
Needed for General Use.
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BENJAMIN NHcAer,aIa,

DARISiI SURVEYOR or OUACHITA.
i Office at the Land Office, Monroe, La.
VIII survey land, furnish Plans and
Specifications for tho construction of Lev
ccs :nlbani<ments, Drainage canals, Roads,
Bridges, and other works of public i'm
improvements. Oct. It, 1878. ly
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T. =. RICHARDSON. W. II. RICHARDSON.
IDrS. II. n. & w. II. Richardson
II ANINCi associated in the practice of
Ill medicine, offer their services in the
different branches OF their profession to the
citizens Of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Office, on Jackson Street, adjoining
Methodist Church. May 20, 1874. tt
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;, II. MORRISON.
sRfStN. w. w. fAtt
Morrison ~ Farmer,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ will practice i'll the Courts Of the Pa
Franklin and Caldwell, in tho Supreme
Court, and i'll tho United States Courts.
VIII also attend to all business intrusted to
hem i'll tho State and Federal Land Offices
n4lV3
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DIR. j. EALDERWOOD. DIR. THOS. y. ABY.
DrS. <':.IalerWOOsl II Ably.
MONROE, LA.
~ EEICI; i'll rear of Bernhardt's building,
OSeconu street, between DeSiard and the
.tailro:u. Jan 5, 1872 d&w
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Come and see for yourselves, but do not
fail to bring along the "spondutix," because
must have more ready money and less
merchandise. Fair dealing and no humbug
or cl1ild-in trading for cash at the store of
14:tf II. KINDERMANN.
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A TrORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ practice i'll all the Parishes Of North
I.OuiSiana in the Supreme Court at Monroe,
the Federal Courts, and i'll the Land Office
Department of the General Government.
June ~, 1872. 4O-tf
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l.. n. Polk.

= CURVEYOR, Civil Engineer and Drau-
y ghtsmar,. All orders left with Richard
son ~ McEnery, Monroe, La, will meet
with prompt attention. Terms, CASH.
May H. 1872. silly
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EAsuIoNAHLE DRESS MAKING.

Mrs. ThoS. Dunn has resumed business.
Cutting and fitting done at the lowest pos
sibly price. Any lady wanting stylish
dress will please call on Mrs. Dunn. who
will give entire satisfaction. Stopping at
Mrs. Lacey's house.
Monroe, La. April ), 1874. n2!stf