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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-14

talk of coercion and unwilling support
OF the Democratic party by the colored
men, Is nothing more nor less, than
the vapor of ignorance and the froth of
The ballot is perfectly free.
The political field is open to Southern
or Northern oratory. 1t is well known
and accepted as just and reasonable
that the owners and proprietors of the
soil of Louisiana can and will control
her political fortunes-just as long as
they will stand and work together.
This will be accomplished by free,
fair and open choice, and by an honest
count and just return. 1t is nonsense
to talk otherwise. -.
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THE CITY DEMOCRACY SPEAK.
IN. o. Democrat, 9th.l

N. -. democrat, 9TH.
The assent lage last night at the st.
Charles Theatre was of a character that
reflected the greatest credit upon the
Democracy, and was a high compli-
ment to the distinguished gentlemen
who were the orators of the evening.
There was an assemblage which VIC
have rarely seen excelled, either for
intelligence or enthusiasm, and the
city Democracy has every reason to be
proud of this exhibition of its strength
and character. Upon the stage were
assembled an array of talent, respecta-
bility and wealth, which gave assur-
ance of success, and the orderly and
dignified manner in which the pro-
ceedings were conducted, reflected the
highest credit upon the officers of the
meeting. The speech Of Mr.. Spofford,
Louisiana's Senator elect, whose seat
was given temporarily and arbitrarily
by a Radical Senate to William Pitt
Kellogg, was very able and forcible,
and his eloquent tributes to Gov.
Nichols, Gov. Wilt and Gen. Ogden
were received by the large audience
with an enthusiasm which must have
been extremely gratifying, not only to
tho speaker, but to all the friends of
the gentlemen referred to.
The presence of Senator Jones, OF
Florida, was very pleasant surprise
to the audience, most of whom were
not aware of his arrival in the city,
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REASONING OF ARCTIC FOXES.

For some good instances of reasoning
in animals I am also indebted to DIR.
Rae. Desiring to obtain some Arctic
foxes, he set various kinds of traps; but,
as these foxes knew these traps from
previous experience, he was unsuccess-
full. Accordingly, he set kind of trap
with which the foxes in that part of the
country were not acquainted. This
consisted of a loaded gun set upon q
stand pointing at the bait. A string
connected the trigger of the gun with
the bait, so that when the fox seized
the bait he discharged the gun, and
thus committed suicide. In this ar
| rangement the gun was separated from
the bait by distance of about twenty
yards, and the string which connected
throughout nearly its whole distance in
the snow. The gun-trap thus set was
successful in killing one fox, but not in
killing second; for the foxes after
ward adopted either of two devices
whereby to secure the bait without in
juring themselves. One of these de-
vices was to bite through the string at
its exposed part near the trigger, and
the other device was to burroW up to
the bait through the snow at right an
giles to the line of fire, so that, although
in this was they discharged the gun
they escaped without injury-the bait
being pulled below the line of fire be-
fore the string was drawn sufficiently
tight to discharge the gun. Now both
of these devices exhibited a wonderful
degree of what think must fairly be
called power of reasoning. I have
carefully Intercepted DIR. Rae on all
the circumstances of the case, and he
tells me that in that part of the world
traps are never set with strings, so that
there can have been no special associa-
ton in the foxes minds between
strings and traps. Moreover, after the
death of fox number one, the track ON
the snow showed that fox number two,
notwithstanding the temptation offered
by the bait, had expended Il great deal
of scientific observation on the gun be-
fore he undertook to sever the cord.
Lastly, with regard to burrowing Mt
right angles to the line of fire, DR.. Rae
and friend in whom he has conf
dencc, observed the fact sufficient
number of times to satisfy themselves
that the direction of the burrowing
was really to be attributed to thought
and not to chance.
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LEANING TOWERS IN GREAT BRITAIN
IChanlbers's Journal

tSAoAAU0AS OouIANAsJ
The most remarkable leaning tower
in Great Britain is that of Caerphilly
Castle, Glamorganshire. Being but be-
tween seventy and eighty feet high, it
is eleven feet out of the perpendicular.
The castle of which the tower forms a
part was built about 1921, and the can't
caused by an explosion of hot liquid
metal used by the occupants of the cas-
tie to pour on the heads of their enc
mics at siege which took place in
1926. There are also leaning towers at
Bridgenorth Castle, in Shropshire, and
at Corfe Castle, in Dorsetshire, both
caused by the use of gunpowder dur
ing the civil war between King Charles
and his Parliament.
OF churches with crooked spires, the
most noteworthy is the famous one at
Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. 1t leans
six feet toward the south, and four feet
four inches towards the west, and its
height is 23O feet. So peculiar is the
distorted appearance of this steeple that
it is said to appear falling towards the
spectator from whatever point he ap-
proaches it. There are several tradt-
tions extant respecting this singular
architectural deformity. One is that
the builder, native of Chesterfield,
having agreed to erect a church, did SO,
finishing the tower without adding a
spire. The authorities of the town,
not being satisfied with the structure,
appealed to the Attorney General, who
gave his opinion that the spire was as
much part of the church as the tower,
and that consequently the builder must
finish his contract by its addition. The
subject was, however, fully discussed
at meeting of the Institute of British
Architects in January, 1856, and it was
ascertained that the oak planks on
which the framework of the spire rests
are much decayed on one side, which
is sufficient to cause the divergence
from the perpendicular. The timbers
also have the appearance of having
been used in a green and unseasoned
condition. The action of the sun upon
the spire would therefore cause it to
become crooked, and this may account
for the distortion, without attributing
it to design.
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TO BE, OR NOT TO BE.

The New Orleans German Gazette is
responsible for the following:
Our Republican friends find them
selves In a very unpleasant embarrass-
ment, and with Hamlet they can say:
"Two b or not two B" is the question.
The circumstances are namely these {:
For the past fourteen days we have
been informed that about twenty of
the best Republican speakers would
make grand ''stump tour of the
State-a privilege to which they are
justly entitled. But when the time for
the clapping arrived, only two of them
put In an appearance-Beattie and
Burwell, the "two B's;" and with
deathly contempt clustered off on the
steamboat. In Baton Rouge they held
their first speaking; from there they
wandered to Bayou Sara, In East Fell
ciana, where they explained the issues
of the day, the exodus, &c. From
there, however, every trace of them is
lost, and In our Customhouse you can
hear not the least care for the fate of
the two "stumpers." Have they been
sacrificed by those bad bulldozers ?
Are they probably fast ON some sand
bank of the river with the view of
getting off on the approach of high
water, which will be about the middle
of January? Or have they concluded
to give up their useless voyage, and by
the shadow of night and fog secretly
return home? 1t is said that the man.
ayers of the Customhouse offer a re-
ward of S. per head for the missing.
But where should they get so much
money from
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The New Orleans Democrat has re-
Gently been making "much ado about
nothing" in writing down the Radi-
cal Louisiana ex.Auditor Wickliffe,
who has been running against John
Daniel for the Senate in Virginia. The
Virginians know how to take care OF
such cases as this. Daniel Is elected,
Of course.-SNrevepo,t Standard.
We arc left in doubt whether the
Democrat or the Virginians defeated
our .ex-Auditor. Our contemporary is
usually more accurate In its informa-
ton.
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EDUCATIONAL.
r OUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE,
BATON ROUGE, La,

BATON ROUGE, La,
Is now in successful operation, with good
prospect of a large patronage.
Session begins by law, October and
Facilitses for I'st,uction-yery good an
experienced Faculty. now Of tour Profess
creased; much philosophical and chemical
apparatus; good appliances for instruction
Il biaye
arms and artillery for military exercises.
snd
for which 126 acres of good land have been
Course Of Study embraces wide field Of
select the studies which they may wish
cises are ranked as studies, only obligatory
on the cadets who are CHARTERED IN the
in
To become student or ''cadet," is option
al with the parent.
youths not under FOURTEEN years Of age,
who are proficient in the branches of q
ter at any time during the session. SION and be
dents may be residents Of other States.
be received until the Legislature makes an
appropriation to pay their expenses:
and apparatus are absolutely VS. free. STU
dents can find good boarding in Baton
Rouge for about BIS month; and those
who form ''messes'' can maintain them
selves for Sc to IS month.
penses per month-Board. lodging and SER
want attendance, $12; washing and mend
attendance, 81; total, $l6; or for the session
of nine months $144; or at that rate for part
of session. Payable monthly in advance.
ted-uniform clothing. $47; textbooks and
stationery, $15; medicines, 5; breakages
and CONTINGENCIES, 70 tstal s72; Payable
case of withdrawal from the institution,
cadets will DO charged only for the time of
attendance, except that there will be no re-
mission of fees for the last two months OF
the session.
Location healthy, and desirable for deli;
a colder climate.
For further information, address
d. +. BOYD. President.
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HIGHLAND DEnoCRATIC CONVENTION

l. DIR. w. T.. Jordan moved that M. J.
Liddell act as permanent chairman
and Wiley p. Mangham permanent
secretary Of the convention. Carried.
=, A motion was made then thata COM
mittee be appointed by the Chair to
ticket nominated at Baton Rouge, who
| after remaining out for some minutes,
returned with the following report:
"Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the action of the Baton Rouge Conven-
ton in the selection of candidates for
the various State Offices, and that we
will cheerfully support the ticket.
ssResolved, That we also endorse the
action of the Senatorial and Judicial
Conventions, and will cordially support
the same.
"Resolved, further, by the Demo.
cratic party of Richland parish, In
convention assembled, That although
we nominate as party only member
of the Lower House, yet we re-affirm
our answering allegiance to the Ma
tional Democratic party and it's princi-
ples..
"Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the action of our Congressional delega-
ton In the extra session, and particu-
larly the CONDUCT and action of our rep
1 tS90Ut0ttV01 ~ HAOyu 3AtuSS lux "HOoC
energy in behalf of the Fifth District
we tender our thanks"
DIR. Jordan moved that the conven-
ton proceed to nominate q candidate
for Representative of Richland parish
and that each ward place a man In
the field.
Mr.. OsgOOd nominated A. b. Cooper !;
Mr.. Nelson nominated T. w. McLeroy !;
Mr.. Jordan nominated Il. p. Harrison !;
Mr.. Myrick nominated G. HI. Brashear,
and Captain Conner nominated E. G.
Montgomery.
Mr.. Dyson moved that nominations
close, and the vote proceeded. The
chairman appointed MS tellers, b. O.
Edwards and q. L. Lyles.
First ballot-Harrison, 4; Brashear,
IA; Cooper, 8; Montgomery, 10; Nc.
Leroy, II.
Second ballot-Harrison, 3; Brash.
ear, IS; Cooper, 8; Montgomery, 123 ;
McLerOy, IL.
Third ballot-Brashear, IN; Cooper,
2; Montgomery, 1871 McLeroy, 10.
Fourth ballot-Brashear, 20; Nc.
Leroy, 81.
The chairman announced the result
of the fourth ballot as above.
b. 'Myrick moved that the nomina.
ton of T. w. McLeroy be made unan-
imous. Seconded amid cheering and
loud calls for DR.. McLeroy, who walked
up in the stand and made some very
appropriate remarks, thanking the
convention for the honor conferred.
A motion was made that the Rich
land Beacon and OUACHIrA TELE-
GRAPH be requested to publish the
proceedings of the convention.
The convention adjourned with the
best of feeling and perfect harmony.
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u. 8. DISTRICT COURT.
Jshreveport Times, 9th.l

shreveport Times, 9th.]
At meeting of the bar on Friday q
committee of three was appointed to
draft resolutions asking Congress to
create session of the federal court at
this place and yesterday returned the
following:
"Be it ordained by the members of
the bar Of the city of Shreveport, State
of Louisiana, LIST. That we consider 1t
of the utmost importance to the people
of North and West Louisiana that the
bill introduced In the House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States on JAM
uary II, 1873, by the Hon. ]. B. Elan,
and entitled ga bill for the better Or
United States within the State of
Louisiana," should be passed at the
next session of Congress.
2nd. That the provisions of said bill
providing that In the proposed "West-
ern district of Louisiana" there shall
be held semi-annually two stated ses-
slons of the court at each of the follow
ing places, viz: Opelousas, Alexandra,
Shreveport and Monroe, meet our
hearty approval; and that If Shreve-
port, the second city in the State in
wealth, population and commerce,
should be stricken from said bill or
omitted in any other bill on the same
subject matter, as one of the places in
which said district court shall hold
sessions, then and In that event we de-
clare that the establishment of said
court will confer no benefits whatever
on the citizens and bar of Caddo and
the surrounding parishes.
3rd. That to attend the United States
courts In New Orleans, either as liti-
ne Svnv
on our citizens onerous expenditures of
enormously enhances the costs, owing
to the distance from our parish to New
Orleans which fully equals seven hun
dred miles by the cheapest and most
convenient route.
4th. That the establishment of said
"Western District of Louisiana" would
greatly expedite the trial of criminal
cases and would save the government
large sums now expended in the pay
ment of mileage and costs to officers
and witnesses and would tend to the
better enforcement of the laws of the
United States.
5th. That we consider the establish
ment of said district as an act of simple
justice to our people, and earnestly
urge our Senators and Representatives
in Congress to use their best exertions
to secure the passage of said bill Mt the
earliest practical moment.
9th. That copy of these resolutions
be transmitted by the secretary of this
meeting to each of our Senators and
Representatives in Congress, and that
the Shreveport press be requested to
publish the same.
7th. That we request the members OF
the bar of the parishes included in the
proposed "western DISTRICT to aid us
in securing the passage of said bill as
introduced by the Hon. J. B. ELAN.
A. ID. LAND,
II. ALEXANDER,
ROBT. J. LOONEY,
Committee.
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There mover was such drought as
the present one in Texas since it be-
came a State.
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
~ w. McFEE'S DRUG STORE,
u.
JAS. A. BETHUNE, Agent.
Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Glass,
Perfumery, Stationery,
School Books, Lamps,
Buist's Garden Seeds,
Cigars and Tobacco.
WINES AND LIQUORS for medicinal pur-
poses. Physicians prescriptions carefully
prepared.
The Drug business at the old stand of
G. w. McFee will be continued through
Jas. A. Bethune, formerly associated with
Mr.. McFee, as agent. The reputation Of
the McFee drug store will be maintained,
and the same class of reliable drugs, medi-
cines, etc., which made this establishment
noted, will be kept on hand.
Mrs. =. G. MCEEE.
Monroe, La, April 25, 1879.
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AND STREAM

FOREST AND srHEA"
AND
ROD AND GUN
A weekly journal, devoted to field and
aquatic sports, practical natural history,
fish culture, the protection of game, pre-
servation of forests, and the incHlcati ion in
men and women of a healthy interest in
outdoor recreation and study.
Published by
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co.,
No. Ill Fulton St., New York.
Post Office Box 2S32.l
TERMS -FOUR DOLLARS \ YEAR,
strictly in advance.
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NEW MARKET HOUSE.

Tho undersigned has opened has opened
this new market house, and will be pleased
to supply the best of meats at all hours of
the day. His old patrons are respectfully
invited to come and see him.
gE Whole hogs, neatly butchercd, sold
at SC per pound. J. l.. NELSON.
Dec. 10 lS7S.-14:tf.
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Nj. SIMON.

Nj. SIMON,
FASHION ABLE TAILOR,
MONROE, LA.
Shop on Grand street, next door (above)
to Harris's saddlery shop. Suits made in
all the latest styles. Cleaning, Cutting
and Repairing carefully executed, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
August %, 1879.
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HENRY KOCH. J. F. wETZEL.
TOCII & WETZEL,
Dealers in all kinds of
HOU S E HOLD Flu RN ITU II f,

Furniture repaired. or made to order, and
Furniture promptly attended to. Collins
supplied at short notice, with services of
Undertaken, if desired.
We have also on hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which we offer for
sale at low prices.
IeFee's drug s store u An insnectio n Of our
work and furniture is respectfully invited.
January l, 1879. 1y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-07-21
What $500 pld ID WalI ntrest.

August 18th, 1870, a Philadelphia custo.
mer wrote Messrs. Lawrence & Co., Bank.
ers, N. Y: "Dear Sins: Yours containing
remittance for 81 ,113 %, as profits on my
200 shares, Is received. Accept my thanks,
for am very well satisfied. You may use
this letter. would recommend every
one who feels disposed TO speculate 10
send for your circular. !" = This Is but one
instance out OF Thousands, by which the
new combination system Of operating In
stocks, enables people with large or small
capital 10 make similar profits. By this
excellent plan, the orders Of thousands Of
customers from city and country are pooled
into one immense sum and co-operated as
q mighty individual account. Each mem-
Der Of the combination secures all the adj
vantages Of the largest capital united with
experienced skill. Profits divided monthly;
$40 invested brings $50, or 5 per cent on
the stock, SIS will make $3.50, and 80 on,
according to the market. Messrs. Law.
renee K Co.'s new circular (mailed free)
has 'two unerring rules for success" and
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operate probably. All kinds Of stocks
and bonds wanted. New Government
loan supplied. Apply to Lawrence & Co.,
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PROBATE BUSINESS. will OF Patrick
McGhan was admitted to probate at the
County Clerks Office on Saturday. Dece-
dent left to his wife, Elizabeth McGhan,
all his property, both real and personal,
and appointed her executrix Of his will.
The will is dated June 20, 1879. Jacob
Vogler and John P. Campbell are his wit
nesses. Also the will OF Louis Briesoch,
dated November 3, 1878. Decedent mp.
points Frederick hIildeI his executor, and
bequeaths all his property, both real and
personal, 10 his two sons, Henry and
George Briesoeh, with the exception OF
500, 10 be paid to his wife, who shall also
have the possession and use OF the kitchen
and two back rooms on the first floor OF
the house No. 1926 Coal street, Wheeling,
during her natural life, free from any and
all rents. ' .L
Mr.. W. NJ. Dunlap qualified on Satur.
day as executor OF the last will and tesla.
ment Of Abigail Caldwell, deceased, Bond
$500, with W. ]. W. Cowden and Joseph
McCausling as surety.
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TRNpERANcE BRrErs.-On Wednesday
evening next Dr., J. l.. S. Hall, Supreme
Secretary Of the Circle OF Honor, will in.
stitute another lodge Of the Order in this
city. s.GE % = 7f - 81
The picnic given under the auspices Of
Mozart Hall Union, at Hornbrook's Park,
on Saturday afternoon, was pleasant and
highly enjoyable occasion. There was a
large crowd present, and evidently the
Mozart folks, realized quite a handsome
sum from the affair. ABORTION of Mayors
orchestra was present and furnished music
for the dancers.
A temperance meeting OF more than
usual interest was held at Parker Hall, on
the South Side, Yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Taylor conducted the exercises. Interest
ing addresses were made by Capt. Hiram
Young, VIM. Hastings, ]. w. Bowler,
Major A. Thoburn and John Rhinehart,
Jr, Temperance meetings are held at this
hall every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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SOCIAL DQrs.-Capt. R, T. Devries and
family have gone to Sykesville, Nd, ia
spend a few weeks. :.
Miss Blackmore, OF Boston, Mass, is
the guest OF Miss Dora Hornbrook.
Miss Jennie NJ. Smith, OF ParkeIsburg,
is spending few weeks with Mrs. II. W,
List, on the Island.
Mrs. Major Norton left for Oakland on
Saturday.
Sheriff Jingle is recuperating at Berkeley
Springs.
Michigan.
Miss Sid1ie Decker, OF Washington City,
Is the guest Of the Misses lIause, on Thir.
teenth street.
Miss Ida Richards, teacher at the
Sixth Ward Public School, will spend the
remainder Of the vacation at Parkers.
burg. sGL 0. .-l 1915
Among the excursiOnists to Cleveland
Saturday were the venerable John Thomp'
son, s. A. Cockayne and J. W. Gallaher
OF Moundsville. .I.
Mrs. ]. G. Armstrong, Of Richmond
Va, and her daughter Miriam are the
guests OF Mr.. A. II. Patterson, OF Elm
Grove.
Rev. W. Q. Hullihen and wife, of Staun,
ton, Va, are visiting Mrs. Hullihen's pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. J. G. Campbell, o.
this county.