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St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15
CHICAGO LEDGER,
ESTABLISHED 1878.
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Address
THE LEDGER.
Chicago, Ill.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

A mail contractor in the West en-
uloys thirty wild Indians to carry the
iuails. They do their work well. They
follow no roads, bot strike direct across
plains and. deserts, and travel night and
day, az no white man could.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

A young lady gave her roller skating
experience as follows: =,
"You ought to have seen me- SAID
the yivacious young lady to the now
minister, I'D Just got the skate on and
made d start, when I came down on
my"
"Mary!D said her mother.
what? Oh, it was too funny torI
anything! One foot went ono way and
the other'n tother way; and down |
went on my"
Nary" reproachfully spoke her
father.
"Well, what! They scootcd out from
under me, and came down on my"
"Mary!' yelled both the parents:
son my little brother, who bad mo
BY the hand, and liked to have smashed
him. Now what's the matter.
The girls mother emerged from behind
the coffee pot, sigh Of relief escaped
from the minister, and the old gentle
man adroitly turned the conversation ID
political nature.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Sober sense, self-posession, intelligent
self control, are the safeguards of head
and heart, and make a beautiful temple
for the soul.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

" Well little girl, did yon have a nice
time playing yesterday - "Qh, yes, sir;
played / was fashionable lady, and
put on mammals hair and her stom-
achs." Mamma faints.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

One Of the gunners returning from
the marshes was asked if he had shot
anything. lie said, "No; but / have
given the birds good serenading."-
[Newburyport Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Do good and be good, aud despise all
that ia said about this worlds ingrati-
tudo; some one will love and greet your
coming.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

To think kindly is good, to speak kind
ly 10 better, but to act kindly is best:
Let warm, loving light shine on all
around you.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Hugging sorrow is not the way to les
sen it, though like the nettle, trouble
stings less when it is firmly grasped and
nnf feared.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Strive to ingress on your children that
the only disgrace attaching to honest
work is the disgrace Of doing it badly.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Frequent disappointments teach us to
Rlistrust our r0wninclinations and shrink
even from vows our hearts may prompt.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

1t is claimed that more than fifty pei
cent, Of this years cotton crop in Missis-
&sspi is the product OF white labor.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

A country editor who was elected
sown constable, Immediately began to
arrest the attention of his readers.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

An honest reputation is within tn
reach of every one.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Gratitude is the, ,fairest blossom which
springs from the soul, and the heart OF
.H1an kaoWeth none more fragrant.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Perfume does not change men; it only
snfnasks theiil and shows their true
character.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

The misfortune of one is the fortune
Of another. When a man breaks his
leg it's good thing for the doctor.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

/. A negro woman, IS years of age, ii
going to school at Carsonville, Ga.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15
It is good thing to learn caution by
the misfOrtunes OF others,

Our hearts, in spite of us, will dream
of Heaven ateyentide.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

In the past year there were 6S sui.
cides in the ranks Of the Italian army,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

The tax on commercial travelaas in
Texas, already brought $4,000 to the
State treasury.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Gentility is said to be eating meat
with q silver fork when the butcher is
not paid. ~
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

People essa dom impryoe when they have
z na 8 other aiodle but themselves to copy
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

He who laughs at cruelty sets his heel
on the neck OF religion and godliness.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-11-15

Common sense makes no parade,
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when she turned fresh pan OF cold piec
es into the swill tub, and would then i'm .
mediately start for the tub. The man Of
tne house grew restless and impatient.
lie tried the shotgun, and by the time he
had Killed few with that, the great re-
malnder had learned how to dodge the
gun. He could not sit up nights to kin
those rats with a club, so what should hc
o! lie would feed the rats with what he
thought he could best afford. He thought
he would kill them with kindness, if he
could no it in no other way. So lie mixed
wheat flour and plaster Of Paris, half and
half in liberal quantity, and set it down
where it.would be convenient for the tat
to get at it. Be itremembered, just here
that any place was convenient for them
to get at. The. rats gathered around the
festive board as numerously as sisters
gather at free lunch, and they ate their
hll, leaving nothing 1T was rather a dry
meal, but the canal was ever so handy,
and to it they went to. drink, The plas
terer, when he found the mixture all
eaten, made up his mind that if the TO-
dents could flourish on that kind of food
they gould digest, anything and cyerv
thing. The next day the rats were around
as usual, but they did not appear to haze
much appetite. They did not make bold
to go into the cellar Or snap up every
thing that was thrown out. They an
peared rather dozy. On the second day
all the rats were dead, and the plastcrcr
was thenccforth bothered with them no
more. A post mortcm examination showed
that the plaster had set within them.
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CONGRESS SUMMARY

SENATE, July 1.-The Senate passed Il
resolution fixing the time for final adjourn
ment at p. IN. to-day yeas ~, nays Is. 4
party vote. Senator Window arraigncd the
Democrats for adjourning without making an
appropriation for marshals. The bill was
passed making quinine free. 4 message from
the House announced concurrence in the Scn-
ate amendment to the final adjournment reso-
luton. After an animated debate the Senate
passed House joint resolution providing 80
days extra pay for House emnloycs, yeas 80,
nays 13 A complimentary resolution of
thanks to the presiding officers, Vice Prcsi-
dent Wheeler, and President pro tenn Thur
man was unanimously passed. The committee
appointed to wait on the President reported
he had no further communication to send
At P. NJ. President pro tenn, said: Senators:
Thanking you sincerely for the respect and
appreciation expressed in your resolution
adopted today, and for the kind aid you have
uniformity given me while temporarily per
forming the duties Of the chair, and wishig
you all pleasant return to your homes. /
now in obedience to the concurrent resolution
Of the two Houses, declares the Senate adj
ourned without day. applause on the floor.)
HOUSE, June /. The bill prohibiting
political assessments was taken up, but with
dilatory motions, the bill went over with
to homestead settlers in Missouri and Ar
kansas passed. A message from the Senate
announcing the passage Of the bill pntting
quinine OH the free list was received with
applause. The committee appointed to
wait OH the President reported that he
had no further communication to make
Five o'clock having arrived the Speaker
said: Gentlemen of the House of Representa-
tives: Before we separate desire to return my
thanks as presiding officer Of this House, to
the members of this House, of every political
division, and to say to them that appreciate
their uniform kindness and conduct, and now
in obedience to the terms of the concurrent
resolution of the two houses fixing the time
Of final adjournment Of the first session of the
forty-siXth Congress, declare this House nd.
iourncd without day. Applause all over the
house and in the gallcrics)
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A MYSTERY SOLVED.
The Murder Of KereMMc agent Cottou
Traced to the Pe,7'etrator after the Lapse |
Of Tsr0 Years.

The Murder Of KereMMe A0enf Cotton
Traced to the Pe,petrator after the Lapse
Of T,r0 Years.
Gainesville (Ga.) Special
The mystery of tue killing of Cotton, the
revenue agent, has been cleared up finally
and effectually by official investigation.
Cotton, one OF the most effective of the
revenue agents, was missing one day about
two years ago. But little was thought of his
disappearance, as he was constantly out on
secret raids, and was man of very irregular
habits. About the time CT the disappearance,
Hyrant, a worthless fellow about the town,
told several parties that he had killed Cotton,
and even went so far as to give the reasons
for it. Nobody paid any attention to it. A
few weeks ago the bones of q man were found
at the spot where Byrant said he had buried
Cotton. Byrant was dying at the time of
this discovery, and the man who found them
said nothing to disturb his last days. He
died in about week, everything being kept
quiet in the meantime. After his death the
discovery was announced. 1t was then
thought that probably the scheme was to
protect some ono else by putting the crime
on Byrant, and an investigation was had.
The result has been reached, and proved
absolutely that Byrant was the murderer.
It seems that Cotton had informed upon
some of Byraut's relatives, who had been
running m illicit still, and it was though
best to put Cotton out of the way. One
witness testified that Byrant had offered to
see him paid if he would kill Cotton, and
afterwards tried to get him to get Cot ton out
of town, where he (Byrant) could s:get fair
lick at him." The witness declined to do
either of these things, and said nothing about
it. Byrant did succeed in getting Cotton to
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IS PURCELL INSANE.
Il R"M"r 1H"t the Unfortunate Archbisho1,'s
Mind YHs Become Unsettled.

Il A"MoF 1HHC ne INt0lfNNNtG AFcAOisAOp'a
Mind Has Become Unsettled.
Cincinnati Enquiry of July 81
There was rumor afloat yesterday to the
effect that news had been received that
Archbishop Purcell's mind had become un.
settled in consequence of his monetary
trouble. The report further stated that the
trouble showed itself while the Archbishop
was stopping in Philadelphia, and was .he
talk Of ecclesiastical circles in Baltimore.
The following dispatch shows that this part
Of the report was untrue:
BALTIMORE, Nd, July 1.-Archbshop y
Gibbons has 10 knowledge of tho rumored
insanity of Archbishop Purcell. When he
last heard from him, incidentally few days
ago, he was we'll and stopping at Eden Hail,
Philadelphia. He is now in Albany.
A representative of the Enquirer called
on Father Quinn at the Cathedral in the af
| ternoon, and asked him if he had any knowI.
edge of any such misfortune Detailing the
archbishop. He stated that he had nc
knowledge of it, and did not believe it could
bo true, as he had had letter from Father
Callaghan the day before, and it made nc
mention of such misfortune. 'Though God
knows he has had trouble enough to turn his
mind,' added the good father.
From another source our representative
learned that the Archbishop had not been as
successful as he had expected ia collecting
funds to aid him in liquldating his debts
and it is feared that this is preying on bis
mind. Atpresent he is secluded at q re.
ligious institution near Albany, New York
Father Callaghan is desirous of having him
remain in the East, and Fathers HALEY
Cusack and Doyle have gone on to pay him
friendly visit and to persuade him to re.
main East for while longer. 1tisexpected
that news will be received from Rome very
shortly indicating who has been appointed
the archbishop's coadjutor. The synod Of
Bishops recommended for the place Bishops
Fitzgerald, of Littl" Rock, McQuade, Of
Rochester, and Chatard, of Indianapolis, in
the order named. It is now believed that
the last will be first, according to scripture
and that Bishop Chatard will be the FORUM
ate man.
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How He Got Rid Of Rats.

\ gentleman residing near the waters
OF the raging canal was pcstered with
rats. He was a plasterer. His shop, and
house adjoining, were overrun with rats
His -four barrel, his bread basket and his
pantry were invaded by them, and he de-
termined to be rid of the pests. He tried
several remedies, but the rats did not d.
minish pcrccptibly, while his provisions
did envaribly diminish. The rats would
come out Of their haunts in the canal bank
on fine days and go through company drill.
They would even stand up on their hind
feet and throw kisses at the hired glrl
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| their merchandise, and receiving their cargoes
OF grain, provisions, etc. While we have un.
dervalued and neglected our water channels
| the British government has steadily pursued 4
policy which will give it = waterway into the
heart of our country, and which will make sea-
ports of our great lake cities, with which it can
| hold direct commerce by = route under its sole
control, through the st. Lawrence river"
he truly says: Few commercial events of
this century equals the importance of the COM
pietion Of this design. From Duluth to the
foot of Lake Erie the British will have the use
In common with ourselves of the lakes: They
VIII not have to tranship or elevate their grain
as Americans must do, who send it through the
Erie canal or by rail-thcy can continue their
voyages through Lake Ontario, the st. Law
renee and the ocean to EuroSe, without max
ing changes of cargo, and free from all charges
oil storage, elevatin2, etc: Al Montreal the YES
sells will be nearer to London than ut New
York. They will have their cargo on board
and will be on their way to Europe. y
The distance from Duluth to Liyerpool
via New York, is 4,47O miles and
via Montreal 4,073 miles, leaving difference
In favor OF tho Canadian route of 1877 miles.
MIR. Seymour then asks, What must be done
to save the commerce of the Ameri AN route?"
and goes on to show the importance of the city
and State of New York, of taking such steps a
will counteract the British policy, and retain
to the American route its prestige By lessening
tne fates OF transportation through the Erie
canal, SO as to successfully compete with her
northern rival. Thus it will be seen that two
good northern routes, backed by untold wealth,
are competing for the commerce of the West.
Shall we like others remain inactive and give
non-residents the increase of the earnings of
our people, or shall we unite and become mas
ters OF the situation? We believe that there is
wisdom and strength enough in St. Paul and
Minneapolis: if united, to give to our people
not only home market, but a choice Of for
elgn markets, which will at all times secure to
them the highest price for their prodrcts.
otherwise We may be compelled to pay tribute
to Cesar.
After listening to the report the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Aesolved, That committee Of ten be an
pointed by the President of this chamber to
consider the report of the committee on the
Improvement of the Northern water Ways and
the approaches thereto.
And, be 1t further resolved, That the cham
bers of commerce of Minneapolis and Duluth,
the st. Panl Sioux City. the St. Paul, Mime
apolis d. Manitoba the St. Paul Duluth and
the Minneapolis T. St. Lonis railroads be re-
quested to appoint each one or more persons
to confer with and cooperate with said COM
mittees.
The President appointed the following
committee:
q. NJ. Ricc Chairman J. W. McClunc, W.
L, Banning, A. Elfe!t J. NJ. Gilman, ]. Smith,
ir., Q. Gotzian, D. W. Ingersoll, Il. W. John
son, John Summers
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ayear ago.. Neur said that another man
was offered the same inducements o. he bv
Stobler, but the man refused to give the
mans name, as he has not been found ont
yet. Mr. Waring was notified. and finally
got long affidavit from Neur, stating in
substance as given above. Whereupon Mr..
Waring came before Alderman Reilly aud
made the information given above. Stobler
claims it is conspiracy against him. He
was committed to Jail for a hearing on Sat-
urday in default of $4,000 bail.
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Aid for Railroad Voted.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 7.-Citizens to-day,
by majority of sixteen hundred, voted to
have the city subscribe stock to the amount
of $4,000 in railroad to be built by the
Evansville, Washington g. Worthington
company, from Evansville to Washington,
Indiana, passing through the town of Peters
burg and some of the richest agricultural
and mineral countries i'll the State. TIE
Evansville & Terre Haute railway interest
with the assistance of Hon. William He'll
mann, the Congressman from this district,
made vigrous fight against the appropria-
ton because it will give the city Of Evans
vile another line to the east that will come
into direct competition with them, but was
defeated by the people.
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SUMNER AND WINTER
In the mellow month Of June

In the mellow month Of June
Wien the tawny thrushes sing,
And the yellow cowslips spring
From the meadows by the brook.
When in dusky forest hooks, =
Elfin hun wind the horn :
And the { scented morn
kIpens into Ondiess noon,--
Then owe to lie alone
IN the grass on some cool hill,
While the mcadow-larks all shrin
Life is music " Care and pain d.
Fare but in summers reign.
When the hills are wrapped in sheets,
When the snow whirls on the lcas,
And the icy-tingcrcd trees
Sparkle in the moons cold light,
When the clouds in the long night
Weave pail for the dead year,
And the keen wind hurls its spear :
Right at at every one it meets
Then my heart is never sad,
For l think Of breezy spring,
And the joys that 1t wifi bring
OF the robin on the lawns
Piping in the dcwy dawns.
-.Scri6ner for Jun
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GALVESTON, July THE Nclos special
from San Antonia says: Jos Cor doua, Mexi-
can, for the murder of Robert Tr:mbel, July
II, 1877, was executed to day in the Jail
corridor in the presence of few witnesses,
mostly physicians and reporters. On the
scaffold Cordoua declared himself innocent
He made the same statement in writing
yesterday. The drop fell at 1923 and
Cordoua was declared dead at 11:4O.. The
body was turned over to his parents.
Cordoua exhibited the utmost GOODNESS.
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New Express Com pany.

- LOUISVILLE, June IA new express COM
pany, to be known as the Union, has been
organized in this city, with Fred Guthrie
president. The company will control the
express business on tho l.. N. l. G. 8. road
and it's branches. The company will COM
mence business July 18th. Vol Rose, we'll
known as the manager Of the Adams express
business in this section, will be the new
company's manager.
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the, retired place, and then struck him over
the head with; a bludeeon and killed him.
dc buried the body where it fell. He to !,
several persons Of it. It is not shown that
byrant had any accom- plice, but it appears
rather that he'acted of his own volition, or q
drunken, half7crazy theory that. Cotton must
bs killed to save his (Byrant) relatives.