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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-09-13
CoRREsPoNDENcE.
Arc Cross.Ties Dangerousg

Editor Telegraph
People familiar with railroad opera
tions will quickly respond in the affir-
native, provided the cross-ties are used
too long. 'aiaanua 3n2s riE $50 80 jooi
GA railroad acciden," sometimes
carrying. desolation to happy homes,
often finds proper explanation-alas
too late--that the lack ola sound cross
tie, representing, forty or fifty cents in
value, was the immediategc cause of the
tragedy taa i-2sj Hrl s.suolG
Treated from this standpoint, the
cross-tie, while an absolutely necessary
for the safe passage of railroad trains,
with precious human freight, is at the
same time an element of the greatest
danger if neglected and left to decay.
This simple explanation should teach
the prudence Of guarding against the
threatened calamity, II by substituting
sound for decayed timber; but here
another appalling; perplexity arises,
and, in this instance it is in the sound
A persuasive scientist of the parish
holds to the opinion; that sound cross
ties, if just beyond the borders of Qua
chita parish, are SO likely to contain
the poison which enshrouds other
communities that their use in Ouachita
for their innocent purpose should not
be tolerated. sGt ri i.j4i cd 40 2T5'"
r Vainly, Gispai,iagly cropping 8 for
some reason why such danger should
linger around these cross-ties, the sug-
gestion arises, that they may have
been sawed from the dreadful Upas
tree, but the closest inquiry fails to
discover that such growth pertains, to
Lafourche swamp.I .-gagE5H1 s1EGi
Is it possible, that the cypress, the
tree we have heretofore held in such
esteem, is impregnated with this fatal
poison 2 In Heavens name, let com
mon sense disinfect such science.
| QUARANTINE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-09-13
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
ACT No. rs, r. S. OF 1878.
NUMBER ONE.


That the seat OF government shall be estab-
lished at the city of Baton Rouge or at the city
of New Orleans, rs the majority of the voters
of the State may determine at the next ensuing
election those voting to locate the State cap
ital at Baton Rouge shall indorse on their
tickets, "For State Capital, Baton Rouge -
those voting to locate the capital ut New Or
leans shall indorse on their tickets, For State
Capital, New Orleans"
GStrike out article one hundred and thirty
onc.1
ACT NO. "a, r. S. OF 1878.
fs NUMBER TWO.
Representatives shall be chosen on tho first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
every two years, and the election shall be
completed in one day. The General Assembly
shall meet on the first Monday in january,
1879, and biennally thereafter. on the first
Monday in january, unless q different day be
appointed by law, and their sessions shall be
held at the seat OF government
IStrike out article seventeenth
NUMBER THREE.
After the year 1878 the General Assembly
shall not have power TO levy in any one year
for all State purposes more than one per cent
UNI taxation, nor shall any collection of more
than one per centum taxation be made in any
one year, on the actual cash value of all real
and personal property liable to taxation, ex-
cept in case of a foreign invasion or q domesl
TIC instruction, and in that event any addi-
ttonal taxation shall only be for the iInmedi-
ate purpose of repelling invasion or suppress
sSs ' nsa EbGc''v Of Ny Orleans
~ 0on on
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-09-13
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

OFFICIAL
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
Sued for His Board Bill.

A man named Silas Z. Hamilton came
to tins city several weeks ago, represent
ing himself as a man of great wealth.
something like 500, 200, and stating that
he was from Bushnall, Ill. He also
clalmned to be an eX-member of the Ili-
nois Legislature, and represented his
main object to be the formation of a
company to work up a new invention of
which he had possession called ''straw
board" in which, according to his ideas,
millions of money could be made.
Mr. Hamilton, soon after his arrival
IN this city took strong interest in the
temperance work, and frequently ad-
dressed meetings at the NJ. S. r. A. rooms
ana at the foundry temperance tent. He
also pretended to make purchases of real
estate IN this city, and stated on several
occasions his intention to buy houses in
various parts of the city, but none of his
purchases were ever consummated, for
the reason that he had no money to
make them.
But the claims of this pretentious gem
tleman, however, were soon brought to
an end. He boarded with Mrs, Jones.
at the 5. w. corner of Third and ShiDley
streets, and as bill of $50 soon mounted
up against him (Which included three
dollars OF borrowed money she sued him.
yesterday, before Esquire Watson. Judg.
ment was obtained, and levy made on
a carriage which he had at Horns car
rage factory, undergoing repairs, by
winch means Mrs. Jones' claim was se-
cured. Hamilton returned to her house
10 board, but she informed him that she
had no plate for him, whereupon he took
his carpet bag and sought another board
ing place.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
FOURl H EDITION
England's Latest Move.
Many Liberals Array Them
selves ON the Side of the
Government.
FOUR MORE MEN ARRESTED FOR THE
LEITRIM MURDER.

FOUR MORE MEN ARRESTED FOR THE
LEITRIM MURDER.
LONDON, April 5, 1873.
The Daily Telegraph has the following
from Vienna :-"Advices from Cettinje
state that Russia has requested Monte
negro to prepare for a renewal of hostili.
ties. Prince Nikita is taking measures
accordingly. hear from first rate au-
thority that a rupture between the Rus
slams and Roumanians Is exceedingly
probable. The latter in spite of their
numerical inferiority are determined TO
resist any attack, believing that the ex-
citemsnt in Hungary would compel
Austria to interfere"
ANOTHER BATCH OF EASTERN CoRREs-
PoNDENcE.
Additional Eastern correspondence is
published. Lord Odo Russell, the Brit
ish Ambassador at Berlin, telegraphs
on March 13 that Prince Bismarck has
requested him to state that Germany
would not participate in a conference
without England, and that he (Bismarck)
cannot understand how a congress for
the revision of European rights could
be held when England, one of the chief
contractors, was absent.
CHANGE OF TONE.
The Manchester Guardian "a liberal
journaD stongly condemns the sort of
pressure this deputation intended to put
on the liberal leaders, as well as their as
sumption that the governments policy
is warlike. "The Minister'S" it says,
"are not to be held responsible if peace
is threatened or broken, because they
oppose aims which, though unavowed
and lllegitimate, are clearly within the
scope OF the Russian policy"
NOTHING AMBITIOUS ABOUT HER.
TIE Journal de ST. PetersJourg saws
Lord Sails sbury's circular shows an alb
sence of conciliatory views by gratui-
tously attributing ambitious motives to
the Russian proposals.
THE SULTAN AS RUSSIAN CONVERT.
A special dispatch to the Vienna Po-
HticM Correspondence from Constantine
pie says 1.-THE conversion of the Sui
tan to pro-Russian ideas is imminent"
THE USE OF CONGRESS-.
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
says that Prince Gortschakoffis expected
shortly to inform the Powers that after
Lord Salisburys circular the Congress-
Were 1t to meet Immediately, would no
longer be likely to solve the questions at
issue.
THE MURDER OF LORD LEITRIM
-Four more persons have been arrested
for completely in the murder of Lord
Leitrim. McTaggarJ has been released
for lack of evidence
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
THE MYSTERY OF MIR. VANCE.

Intimate personal friends of ex-Con-
gresham Vance in this city are respon-
slble for positive statement that there
Is lao truth whatever in the report that
be eloped with the wife of music
teacher in Ohio. The denial, so far as
the lady is concerned, is based upon
tAeir personal knowledge of her recent
movements.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
Hase Rail Notes.

After several unsuccessful attempts by
some of the lovers of the game in this
city, to organize base ball club for this
season, the project has been abandoned,
owing to lack of interest on the part OF
the projectors of the movement. The
amount required, 1t Is understood, was
81 800, but nothing near that figure could
be realized.
MIR. o. H. Butler, the gentlemanly
manager of the Quickstep club of this
city, last season, and who at present has
sole charge of large fancy grocery store
friend in this city, stating that
there will be several clubs in that city
this season, and further, that he would
probably play with the Nationals.
Mr.. Butler says, in conclusion that
should the club take trip this summer
they propose to stop in Wilmington and
play game, should there be club here
at the time.
Serious Attack.
Daniel McCusker, a shoe dealer of No.
PIG w. Second street, was attacked early
this morning by a serious flow of blood
from an liberated tooth. The blood
commenced to run while he was asleep,
and almost choked him. The tooth was
plugged as soon as possible and Mr..
McCusker Is now better.
For Mayor.
Edmund B. Frazer, who for several
weeks has been q candidate for mayor,
formally announces himself as such by
a card in to-day's GAZETTE.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
The Oil Case.

The case of Mr.. A. ID. Vandever, oil
dealer. Was called last evening before
the Mayor.
Mr.. Vandever, was summoned for
the purpose of answering the charge of
selling iluminting oil that did not
stand 110o. The charge was prepared
by Mr.. Scheon, inspector of oils. who
stated that the oil complained of, sold
by Mr.. Vandever, was contrary to CITY
ordinance, and that he, after obtaining
legal advice had examined, and tested
it, and finding that it did not come up
to the standard provided by ordinance,
had condemned thirteen barrels.
Mr.. Vandever, was represented by Levi
q. Bird, Esq, who called several wit
nesses who testified that they had pur-
chased the oil for cooking, cleaning
and mechanical purposes. Mr.. Van
dever stated that he had sold oil for a
number of years, and during that time
there had not single accident occur
red from the oil that he had sold.
After remarks by Mr.. Bird, His Hos.r
stated that he would hold the matter
under advisemont.
This morning about IL o'clock he rem
dered his decision, stating that he was
satisfied that the oil was sold for
illuminating purposes. Mr. yandever
appealed from his decision and the mat
| ter will go to court
The Street Roller.
The street roller, or better known as
the "English Bull" is now on Fourth
street, between Poplar and Lombard
| engaged In rolling the bed of street: Tbr
citizens are deserous of knowing when
the city will be through repairing the
street, as each time it Is repaired it is
| made worse.
| Special Licenses.
| The U: S. Internal Revenue officers.
for this district, are now busily engaged
in preparing the list of those who nav
special licenses, on liquors, tobacco
segars, etc. The licenses will be due on
May 1st, but those who desire to avoid
the rush, can obtain them after the 18th
inst.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
FIFTH EDITION.
UNQUIET RUSSIA.
TCHERNAIEFF GOING TO INDIA.
GENERAL IGNATIHFF ON THE RESULT
OF HIS VISIT To vIENNA--TuK sITUA-
TON CLEARER-.CoU ANDRAssY
SAYS DISTINCTLY WHAT AUSTRIA
WANTS.
ST. PETERSBURG, April, 5.

WANTS.
ST. PErERsBURG, April, ).
have Just had an interview with Gen
Ignatief. He is satisfied with the result
of his mission to Vienna, inasmuch as It
enables Russia to see more clearly what
is necessary to be done. Count Andrassy
told him distinctly whatAustria required
and the situation, as betw cen Russi a
and Austria, has therefore become clear
ly defined.
Prince Gortschakoff is engaged pre-
pairing q diplomatic note in reply to
Lord HSalisbury's circular which will
have two-fold object. It will satisfy
Count Andrassy aud will conclude with
an ultimatum for England. This note
OF the Russian Chancellor Is expected
from hour to hour, and much curiosity
Is manifested to ascertain Its actual con-
tents. 1t is expected that it will pre-
cipitate genuine crisis and force Eng
land to declare distinctly what she
wants.
General Ignatieff has less hope than
ever OF the CongIess meeting, and, even
If 1t should meet, it will not settle any,
thing satisfactorily. Considering every
thing, General Ignatieff thinks the
Congress would only lead to war. There
are conflicting interests at stake in this
Eastern question which can only be set
tied by war, and no Congress could re-
concile them.
Prince Gortschakoff appears to have
made up his mind for war, and. in fact,
to prefer it as means of arriving at
definite solution of the difficulty. He is.
therefore. shaping his diplomacy with a
view to that end, and events will be in
fiuenced in such a way as TO precipitate
the struggle under circumstances most
favorable to Russia. Everything points
TO war and the public mind is fully pre-
pared for it.
TCHERNAIFF GOING TO WORK.
General Tchernaieff has been appoln-
ted to the command of "a special CORPS of
eclaireurs destined to penetrate RAPIDLY
into the heart of Central Asia in the
countries where the Russian armies
have already been on several expedi-
tlons, This special CORDS will be com
posed of Cossacks and horse artillery and
Will be augmented on the march by such
fescrults as the general commanding
may see tit to take. There are many
volunteers for such work as the column
would have to undertake to be found
among the hardy nomad tribes TO Gem
troi ASIA, and the General will have no
difficulty IN enlisting their services.
TO FOLLOW GoURKo's TACTICS.
General Tchernaieff, who is an old
cam palgnar in Central Asia, will act with
the greatest promputude and celerity of
movement. adopting the tactics followed
by Gourko after the passage of the
Danube.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
THIRD EDITION.
FROM WASHINGTON.

THE DISTRICT RING ALIVE AND sAUCY
YET-IMPENDING UNsAvoRY DEvEL-
OPMENTs.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
Increa Facilities.

Messrs. Ponder & Townsend, coal and
wood dealers, whose yard is at the foot
OF Fourth street, have for the aecomno-
datIon OF their many customers opened
banch Office in the Almond building
corner OF Eighth and Market streets.
This office IS connected with the one at
the yard by telephone, which is in per-
feet working order.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05

Theater-goers, club visitors, late sup
per-takers and patrons of the horse rail-
road owl trains, should all certainly
have bottle of DR.. Bulls cough syrup
convenint. Gentlemen you will need it.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
A Verdict Rendered.

The Coroner's jury was summoned for
the purpose Of holding an inquest yester-
day afternoon over the body OF Thomas
Cooper, returned verdict that he came
to his death from Injuries received in
jumping from window of house.
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05
THE LATE DISTRICT RrNG.

YET-IMPENDING UNsAvoRY DEvEL-
oPMENTs-
THE LATE DISTRICT RrNG.
WASHINGTON, April Alt is not un-
likely that some further unsavory devel-
opments will soon come to light respect
ing the operation of the ring seems to
continue quite potential in the Senate
COMMITTEES on the District OF Columbia.
Schemes for the benefit Of members OF
the ring are constantly hatched out in
the Senate committee. 1t is stated on an
authority which cannot be questioned
that the building in which the District
officers are located was put in repair BY
the rings favorite contractors az an e1-
pense of over $4,000, when they emily
had lease on 1t for three years. and that
as an appreciation of their great kind
ness the owner doubled the rent. This
is only one example Of the numerous
pieces OF srookedness which have been
dug out, and which, 1t was said this even
ing by one who knows all about it, would
cause Tweed to bow his head in shame
before superior rascality.
MIR. BLAIR's MOVEMENT.
Mr.. Montgomery Blair continues in
the most confident frame of mind as to
the success of his movement to oust
Hayes. BE has certainly made some i'm
preston, for to day several Senators and
members who have up to this time
spoken in ridicule of his efforts, said
that they did not feel justified in saying
what they would do " hen his bill came
up for action.
1t is learned that republican Senator,
who is on uHfriendly terms with the ad-
minlstration, has it in contemplation to
give Mr. Blair lift by bringing forward
In the Senate a resolution similar in
terms to that passed by the House of Re-
representatives. after the completion of the
electoral count, declaring Samuel j.
Tilden the lawful elected President of
the United States. The Senator afore-
said will, it is said, state that he offers
the resolution without committing him
self to its support, but for the purpose of
obtaining an expression of opinion from
the Senate.
BARGAINS IN THE SENATE.
The nearly equal division of parties In
the Senate has been the means of bring
ing about condition of affairs In respect
to nominations which is not altogether
creditable. The success or failure of the
Presidents nominations is to a consld-
cradle degree no longer dependent upon
the merits Of each case as il arises, but
combinations or reflections are made ac-
cording as certain Senators can bargain
with each other. OF course there are
many Senators who would not stoop to
such practices, but it ls unfortunate that
IL is in the power of half dozen mem
bers OF the Senate or even less to control
the action of the Senate ON all nomina-
tons for office. Combinations have been
made of men who, to say the least. were
equally Objectionable as others who have
been rejected.
THE MYSTERY OF MIR. VANCE.
Intimate personal friends of ex-Con-
gresham Vance in this city are respon-
a
The daily gazette., 1878-04-05

Medical men often puzzle themselves
over the large sale that DIR. Bulls baby
syrup enjoys. Its great popularity IS
due only to the excellent qualities pos
sessed by this household medicine. %
cents.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-14
ALL AROUND THE GLoB
our per cent. subscription, yesterday, sslt

-Four per cent subscription, yesterday, sSlk
$50,
The cabinet yesterday approved the universal
postal treaty recently concluded at Paris. 80,
London csblegram says: Rev. George Gill
hllan. well-known religious writer is dead
aged IS.
W. R. Humphrey. the Ascending ca ,hier of
the New Rochelle, n. T., savings bank has been
arrested.
The body of A. J. Montague started East
from San Francisco yesterday, accompanied by
the troupe.
The grand grove, ancient order of Druids.
| met yesterday at Indianapolis. The proceed
| ings consisted of reports. A social entertain
ment was given the brotherhood in the even
ing.
| Attorney General Devens left Washington
yesterday evening a visit to Massachusetts
Postmaster General Key will begin Western
trip next week, probably extending to Galifera
| MIA.
| The Chinese at San Francisco profess TO have
| mad no lntlmation that any of their country
men were wanted in Chicago, and say that the
wages mentioned in the press dispatches would
he no inducement.
Mrs. Sillius Jennie Mills, daughter of Rev.
abraham n. Littlejohn, ID. D., bishop of Long
Island, was married to Frederick Wcssou, of
Brooklyn. yesterday morning at Chapel ROYAL
Savoy, London. The bishop of Nebraska
officiated.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-14
ROYAL KAkUS.


John SpIan's Promise to the People Of
MISUNDERSTANDING for the Noble Beast.
The attempt having been made in certain
quarters 10 produce the impression that
Rarns, king of the turf, was not to trot at
the Minnesota State fair to be held in st.
Paul, the first wesk in September. John
Splan, the driver and manager of the horse,
has thought it admissible to publish the fol-
lowing card, which, it is presumed, will def
nltely settle the matter. The card was writ.
ten at Rochester,, N. Y, and is as follows:
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug. z, 1876 having
been reported that Rarus was not to trot at the
Minnesota State fair to be held at the Driving
park, st. Paul, the first week in September
desire to state that have contracted with
Geo. r. Finch, president of the State Agricul-
tural society. for Rarus to trot at such fair the
week specified above, that Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 4. has been selected as the day, and on
That day, nothing unforeseen occurring, | will
give the people of Minnesota assembled at the
State fair the finest exhibition of speed ever
seen; If possible lower ng the now unparalleled
record of Rarus, 2:l3A. Respectfully,
JOHN SpLAN.
A special box stall is being prepared for
the accommodation Of the horse in one of
the new stables upon the fair grounds. in nc
cordance with suggestions made by Mr.. Splan.
The quarters will be large and well yentilat-
ed, and provided with every convenience for
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-14
SID SUICIDE.
Former Travelling Agent of st. Paul
Shuffles Off rhis Mortal Coil Voluntarily.

A Former Travelling Agent of st. Paul
Shuffles OFF This Mortal Coil Voluntarily.
DEADwoop, d. T., Aug. 12.-EdgarA A. Watson a
travelling salesman for Peabody, Lyons & Co., St.
Paul, ed ill this city early this morning, from the
effects of over dose of laGdanum. Domesti,
troubles and dissipation are assigned as cause fol
the rash deed.
The foregoing is Western Associated
press telegram received yesterday; and led
GLOBE reporter to the firm named for the
purpose Of gaining particulars. 1t was
learned that Watson was not an employe OF
The firm at all, they even refusing to fill his
orders to be forwarded G. q. D. Peabody,
Lyons q Co. also received a telegram yester-
day. asking what disposition should be made
OF the remains, SO that it is evident Watson
had unwarrantahly been passing himself off
in the Black Hills as their agent.
Wa son came to this city several years ago
from Watertown. Wis, AMI was engagel
from time to time, as travelling agent by
almost every wholesale house in this CITY,
He was man of az kno w,edged brilliant
ability in that capacity, but his fondness for
drink was so overpowering and inveterate
that he was in turn discharged by all of
his employers, and he sank lower and lower
Meantime he had married Miss Howe, OF
minneapolis, one daughter. now aged some
Ia years being the only living issue. Wat
sons intemperance led to divorce some
four Years ago, and to a second marriage by
his wife. The deceased drifted out to the
Black Hills with the many of his tempera-
ment and of the unemployed, who were at
tracted thther by the as furance Of the pres
ence of gold there, but even in that distant
region his habits proved his unconquerable
bane, and the foregoing meagre telegram
furnishes the result.
Watson's former wife, still resident in
Minneapolis, was communicate with yester-
day, with the view of ascertaining where his
relatives resided. It was learned through
her that his mother lived in Wisconsin, and
the sud intelligence was teleeraphed to her.
and her decision will fix the disposal of the
body. It also appears that the deceased had
always maintained a correspondence with
his daughter. and she with him, there exist
ing between them a strong bond of affection
not unusual in such cases. The grief of the
girl on hearing of her wa, W T. | fathers death
was almost uncomfortable and presents one
OF the saddest features of this sad history