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gate an entire treaty, it has never been
exercised except In abrogating the
treaty with France in 1898 for grave
cause, and that only grave circum-
stances justify its exercise; that there
Is no pressing necessity for more
speedy action on the subject of Chinese
immigration than can be reached by
ordinary diplomatic negotiations; that
the abrogation of the treaty articles by
this bill would endangcr important in
terests, and that it would be a breach
of faith of the nation. He expresses a
sense of the seriousness OF the situation
on the Pacific coast, resulting from the
present working of Chinese immigra-
ton, and says It deserves the serious
attention of the whole country and a
solicitous interest on the part of Con-
gress and the Executive; but tor the
reasons above indicated, he cannot
approve the present bill, and returns
1t to the House of Representatives
with an expression of belief that in
reconsidering it Congress will maintain
the public duty and public honor.
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Death Of Bryce Kills.

In the death of Mr.. Bryce Rills;
Monroe has lost a valuable citizen, and
one whose death is lamented by all
who knew him we'll. For some time
Mr.. Rills has been in failing health.
Last year he went to the far West and
remained several months for the pur-
pose of securing a longer lease on life.
He returned home, however, but little
improved, and the insiduous encroacl1-
ments of pulmonary consumption pur-
sued him. The unequal strife ended
Thursday, the 9th ult., and Mr.. Rills,
at the early age of q years, closed his
earthly career. He was truly q good
citizen-a young man of exemplary
habits, OF fine business qualifications,
and one who possessed many traits too
rarely met with even in men of ripper
years. His remains were taken, for
intermcnt, tc Iberviiie parish, where
he was born, and where they were
met by sorrowing father and mother
in whose bereavement We deeply SYM
pathise.
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Good Results

Are always pleasant to contemplate, rs
every dyspeptic sufferer who uses Parker's
Ginger Tonic will attest. To obtain from
this remedy the most gratifying relief when
distressed with headache, low spirits, nor
vousness, wakefulness, palpitation of the
heart, liver disorders, oostiveness, pain in
the stomach, heartburn, cramps, etc, is u
pleasant experience that surprises no less
than it comforts. Another remarkable fea-
ture of this remedy is it's powerful specific
action on the skin and mucous surfaces of
tho throat and lungs by which it unfail-
ingly cures the worst cases OF cough, cold
short time, removes eli soreness from tise
lungs, and protects the feeble from con-
sumption. Buy $l.OO bottle at McFee's,
merits.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-03-07
VETO OF THE CHINESE BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 1st. - The
President, in his message vetoing the
bill to restrict Chinese immigration,
reviews the fifth and sixth articles of
the Burlingame treaty; argues that
they are of great advantage for the
protection of our citizens in China and
our commerce with that Empire takes
the ground also that the abrogation of
these two articles would be the abro-
cation of the whole treaty; that the
power to modify a treaty does not rest
in Congress, but in the President and
the Senate; that although Congress
has constitutional authority to abro-
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Read and Reject.

Think how you suffer day after day with
chills and fevers think of your misery,
and then think how quickly you can be
cured Of chills and fevers by taking a few
doses Of CUBAN Tonic, the great WEST In.
DIES FEVER and AaUE REMEDY. This il
the best medicine in tho world fof chills
and fevers; it cures every time, and never
fails it cures when quinine and physi
clans prescriptions fail. It will quickly
cure chills and fevers, and gives health
Thousands have been cured Of chills and
fevers by using this medicine. Get bot
tie from q. w. McFee, and try it. YOU
will bless the day you try it,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-03-07
Star Clothing Emporium,

Star Clothing Emporium.
Attention is directed to the new ad-
vertisement of Jonas Meyer. Some
days ago fire occurred In his estab-
lishment, and the damage and loss
having been adjusted, Mr.. Meyer has
resumed business next door to Sholars
& Keys, and is Offering the remainder
of his extensive stock at bottom prices.
sell, regardless OF former prices, and
we advise those In want of clothing to
remember the Star Clothing Empo-
rum.
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r EASE OF FERRY.

MONROE, La, March 3, 1879.
In accordance with q resolution of tho
Police Jury OF Ouachita Parish, at the
March session, 1879, notice is hereby given
that ON
I will lease at the Court House door in the
city of Monroe, by public auction. within
highest bidder, the interest of the parish Of
Ouachita in and to the Public Ferry across
the Ouachita River at Hamilton Landing,
for the term ending the 3lst December, 1880.
Terms: One-tourth of the bid to be in
cash, and for the balance the lessee to exc
cute his two several promissory notes to
half the deferred payment, due respectively
slst December, 1879, and Slst July, 1880,
with 8 per cent interest from date. the pur-
rites to reside in this parish) for the
punctua, payment Of his obligations; "a and
public ferryman WIG. KENNEDY,
President Police Jury of Ouachita Parish
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Ouacllita Fire Company.

OuaSCl1ICkS
The annual election of officers of Qua
chita Fire Company ON the 4th was an
occasion of more than ordinary interest
with the firemen. There was little or
no division of sentiment in the election
of officers, and this was mainly a mat
ter OF form, nearly all the old officers
being retained but, added to the har-
mony evinced was the accession of a
number of new members, who were
greeted by the veterans with not only
a fireman's welcome, but also with a
refreshing collation. which made the
inner man rejoice. Besides this there
were toasts, speeches and some excel
lent music. Among the selections was
Watch on the Rhine, NIary's Little
Lamb, and When the Swallows Home
ward Fly, all rendered with musical
taste and skill.
notwithstanding the general good
feeling that prevailed, the meeting ad-
journed at the carly hour of IL O'Clock.
We give the names OF the officers
elected
F. Endom, president; l.. w. Surgh-
nor, vice president d. N. Boutz, Sec
rotary; w. Schulze, treasurer; F.Voll-
man, foreman WIN. O'Kelly, first
assistant ; d. Newhouser, second assis.
tant; NJ. McKinna, engineer; T. ].
Larkin, fireman.
The new members admitted were:
A. b. Shuster, M. f. We'll, George
Ezelius, Thos. James, r. Jacobs, M
Masterson, f. Block, NJ. Roos, Abt
kaufman, f. Rauxet, E. T. Morris
d. Newhouser, J. B. Marable, A. ]
Herring, Phillip Hess, Jas. Wright
Samuel Sugar, A. Eisner, l. Baer.
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NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
FURY LIST.
u CoFrIcIAt.1

STATE or LouIsIANA, PARIaA OF OUAcHrrA.
Clerks ONCE, 18th Judicial District Court.
Be It known, that on this, the lat day Of
March, 1879. being moro than MY days
prior 20 the ensuing term OF the l4th Dia.
state Of Louisiana, tho undersigned. Q QUO
rum OF the Jury Commission for said Parish
and sta:e. having met q the Ciesks once g
Jurors Tor the District Court for said Parish
and State to servo At the April Term thereof,
1879, J. A. Covlngton, ono Of the Commits
sion, In the presence Of the CommiesiOn,
proceeded to draw flfty ballots, containing
the nameA OF fifty persons, from tho General
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CHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Ouachita,
Fourteenth district Court.
Sallie F. Harris,

State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
Fourteenth District Court.
Sallie F. Harris,
VS.. No. 1868.
George Pratt and James Pratt.
BY virtue Of a writ of fl. ia. issued out OF
the l4th District Court, in the above entitled
suit, have seized and will offer for sale, AT
the Court House door, in the City OF Mon
roe, State of Louisiana, between the legal
hours OF sale, on
Saturday, 10th day of April, 1879,
the following described property, to-wit
certain tract of land, situated In tho
Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisisiana,
bounded on the lower or south side by a
line connecting on the Ouachita river, on
and south lines of southeast quarter OF sec
ton Is, township Is, north range three east,
and running east therefrom, to the back
part Of the tract, known as the Waco Plan
tation, to the Thomas tract OF land, this
line being the northern line Of tract OF
land, transferred by Ray to Walter Pugh,
making said Pugh's land the land adjoin-
ing the lands of the defendants on the south.
and on the east by tho Thomas tract OF
tract, containing $40 acres, more or less,
being same tract of land acquired by the
plaintiff from John Ray, by act passed be-
fore Chas. De1ery, 18th July, 1863.
Seized as property of George Pratt and
James Pratt, and will be sold to satisfy said
fl. ia. and costs.
Terms of sale: On twelve months credit,
to the highest bidder, for whatever the
property will bring purchaser to execute
Twelve months bond with solvent security
and mortgage. and vendors privilege re-
w. 8. LOIAN,
St Sheriff.
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Mr.. d. B .Trousdale, the popular pro-
prictor OF the Monroe House, has been
a sufferer for several weeks from a
severe attack of rheumatism but we
arc pleased to learn that he is now i'm
proving and is able to leave his room.
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The weather for several days has been
all that the farmers could wish-sun-
shiny, warm and spring-like. Spring
goods, plows, red birds and wrens are
in the fashion. Plow hands have been
active in turning the soil over, but not
much corn has been planted.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-03-07

Hon. F. p. Stubs and Talbot Still
man, Esq, have formed. a law partner
ship, and announce the fact in pro-
fessional card this week, to which we
refer our readers. The new law firm
will doubtless do a full share of legal
business.
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Mr.. John A. Moore has employed in
his drug store Mr.. A. b. Pettis, of Bas.
trop. Mr.. Pettis has practical knowl-
edge of the drug business, having been
or years in that branch of trade, and
comes to his new home highly recon-
mended.
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The apples, peach and pear trees are
in bloom, and the prospect is good for
a plentiful fruit crop. 1t is said, how
ever, that the fig trees suffered seriously
by the late winter freezes.
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Bread baked from the celebrated
tsSylph" Flour, sold by Sholars & Key,
in its richness of color and delicacy of
flavor, is of unsurpassed excellence.
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Jew MARKET HOUSE .

NEW MARKET HOUSE.
JOSEPH MILLER has opened a Butcher
Shop q few doors from HI. O'Kelly's, where
he will keep constantly on hand q supply
of Beef, Mutton, Sausage, &C., from tho best
stock the country affords.
Monroe, L., March 2. 1879.
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Parish Court, Judge Garrett presid-
ing, has been in session the past week,
and several interesting cases have been
disposed of.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To all whom 1t may concern: I hereby
cancel NIL powers of attorney granted by
me prior to this date.
MARY HUNSICKER.
February %, 1879. 3t*
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MISCECCANEOU
CHERIFF'S SALE.


State of Louisiana. Parish of Ouachita,
Fourteenth District Court.
Wyatt,
VI. No. l1d3.
Andrew Washington.
by virtue OF a writ OF ii. fa. issued out of
tho 18th District Court, In tho above entitled
and mum bered suit, and TO mo directed, ]
have seized and will offer for sale at tho
Court House door, in tho City of Monroe,
State of Louisiana, within tho legal hours
of salo, on
Saturday, 18th day Of March, 1879,
One small black pony horse;
Ono dun pony horse;
Ono lot of old plows.
Seized as the property Of Tom McCIenion,
and will DO sold To satisfy said writ of II. IA
and costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit of APP
praisement. w. =. LOGAN,
81 Sheriff.
lob PRINTING
NEATLY EXECUTED
AT THIS OFFICE,
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said drawings. mado tho lists and record
thereof as above set forth. Tho ballots for
tho several weeks were placed separately In
tho second week, and thirty for the third
week. and labelled. sealed aud endorsed
according to law. Tho said envelopes con-
tanning said ballots wore placed in the jury
box and after tho Same was locked and
sealed delivered unto the custody of said
Clerk.
In faith whereof, we severally sign our
names this date first above written and In
presence of witnesses.
AUSTIN GREEN,
Clerk ID. e., and Comm issiOnor.
ID. FAUX,
J. A. CovIN0ToR,
JNO. w. SCARRoROUUu,
Witnesses COmmissiDn ers.
JONAS MEYER,
s. WYATT. 27-3t
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F. p. sTUBBs. TALBOT sTILLMAN.
Stubs Il 8tlllman,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Monroe, La,
n will practice in the Parishes OF
Oatdchita, Morskoasse, RichLassd and Framkli,,
and in the Federal Courts. Will take
claims for collection in all other parishes in
Louisiana, with privilege of managing
same in connection with attorneys residing
there. March z, 1879. ly
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jury being required for tho second aud third
weeks OF said court, tho Same commissioner,
In tho presence Of tho others, proceeded to
OF persons thereon, for service for tho second
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And the red bird is whistiing, Boys,
boys, get up! get up!!

See proceedings of the Police Jury.
Your claim was not passed upon-nor
was the TELEGRAPH's either.
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nIEBOLD SAFE AND LOCK CO.,
CANTON, OHIO.
N. B. MILTON, AGENT,
MONROE La

ono travelling. on time, or for n heavy dis
count for cash.
Guns. Pistols Clocks and Sewing Ma
chimes repaired on short notice by
N. b. MILTON,
q Rills' News Depot.
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Are you on the Jury? See til.
Venire.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05
Netn Embellishments.
NOTICE OF ELECTION,

State Of LoHisidRd-Pdrsh Of Claiborne.
IN obedience Ia the law and the prucla-
L nation of his ENcrlrucy, Francis 7.
Nichols, Governor of the State of Lou-
siana, NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
AN election will be- held in the parish of
Claiborne. ut the election precincts drsig-
mated 10y the law within said parish the
said election TO lie held on Tt ESDAI. the
18th day of March, A. ID. l-7g. between the
hours ot O'Clock in the forenoon aud Il
o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of
rlccting Delegates to the Constitutional
Convention, To- Wit: Two delegates from
the 2l>t Senatorial District. comprising he
parishes ui Claiborne, Webster Bicnvillc
and Bo>siHr. aud two delegates from the
parish of laihurnr.
All commissioners of erection and other
officers therein concerned are directed To
hold said election on the day aforesaid.
and at the places designated by the Law.
aud to cause the same Ia he conducted and
the returns thereof IL Ice made in thc man
nrr prescribed hy law.
This done and signed officially on this
the 18th day of February. \. u. l-79.
II. W. KIRKPATRICK.
Sheriff of Claiborne parish aud ~ oiicio
Returning officer 2ite
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05

have. been in the Saloon business for
several years and have cndcavorrd 10 be
Just with all men. | have trusted them
until my books show large amounts due
me by good men,. These amounts must be-
paid to me or | shall sue right and left
without mercy. cant live il pay cash
for my goods and sell them on y long and
uncertain credit.
To all who owe me address these last
Vords-If settlements are not made At
once my papers will BE- placed in the hands
Of an officer and if the suit, h. brings
force you to pay cost il will he your own
fault You force me to this course and YOU
must pay the freight.
!. FERGUSON.
January 90, l-79. H;tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05
Mass Meeting.

The Executive Committee have been
urged to call a mas meeting of the people
to prepare plan of campaign and to ar
range for the selection of candidates for
the constitutional convention. We earn
cs;ly bcSrcch all the people To- attend thi,
mass meeting. We want the good men of
the parish To come together and act with
patriotism in thi, matter. II is most
important election and il must not be-
controlled by party hacks or worn on
politicians. W. want the farmer To come
out. The leading men must be- in Homer
on that day. We mus, make no more
mistakes. Sec 70 It that no cliqurs control
the mass meeting of the people. The
mass meeting will Ice called for the 18th
inst.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05

The Democracy in the House of Repre-
sentaiives have been quarrelling among
themselves. Bragg, of Wisconsin, ha,
been abusing Southern Democrats, threat.
ening to read them out Of the party be.
cause of their demanding from the
government payment for certain war
claims Ellis, of this State, Chalmers. of
Miss, and other prominent Southern Con-
gresham have met his assaults in lengthy
and powerful speeches. We are growing
tired of these family fights II really
seems that the bonds of union between
Northern and Southern Democrats are
growing weaker. There is really upon
many questions no community of interest
AS solid South we are useful in Presi.
dental election. We furnish the necessa-
ry majority in the House. We aid in the
election of sam Randall to the third office
III the government, aud for all this are
made to take a back seat and content our
selves with playing second fiddle 20 the
Northern leaders.
We sometimes almost regret that the
character Of the opposition in the South is
of that nature that-no decent man can
unite with them for any purpose. Such
men as Randall have swindlcd and cheated
Us so in working against our local interests
that one is tempted sometimes TO rrpudi-
ate the whole business.
The party whip is at no time pleasant
instrument, but when it i, used against
the majority Of n party and for selfish
motives il becomes unbcarahlr. II verify
seems that from our own party comrades
we may expect less than from our oppo-
ncnts. But We presume that our repre-
srntatives from a solid South will not
assert their strength, but will write them
selves down meek and cowarlly asses 10y
rr-electng Randall speaker and thus graf.
flying Mr.. Bragg and his friends.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05
Texas Letter.

PILoT poiNr, Ten. Jan. Goth. l-79.
DrAE GUARDIAN:
II has nov been more than twelve
months since | took my leave of old Clai-
borne and cast my lot among the people
of Grayson county, Texas and whilst
have formed attachments for this county
and her people, it il with many. and last
inrrcrrets, that abandoned those of Clai
borne. Inever expect olive among better.
more noble hearted citizens, than those
left. Glad TO hear that your Last elections
we're satisfactory. feel deep interest
in her commonwealth. Long may she
wave, Our elections, too, were generally
satisfactory; however, there was some
little shurt-handcd work Tor Representa-
tivcs Drni>on Democrats. Republicans,
and Grrrubackers consolidated, and elect
ed local Representatives, for which there
is a book OF remembrance written. FL
nancally We are doing moderately, owing,
guess in great degree, ~ the cash syS-
TEN, which prevents large interest and
long payments. Crops good generally,
produce of all kinds cheap here. which
make amends considerably for short prices
in cotton. Pork 2d2lc per pound; corn
plentiful at % cents per bushel; -four, best
- ~ per cwt, &c. | have TO say to all
those desiring 10 emmi crate here, if they
will come anil use industry there is moth
ing to keep them from getting along.
/ But please, all Of you who desire TO live
without. 90 some other direction, for there
are more lazy people here now than we
can use to any profit. Give ire reliable
labor, then give me Texas. One hand
here, ordinarily, can raise a. much as two
can gather. Immigration is still pouring
in from all parts of the globe; the majority
of whom are going still farther west, for
cheaper lands, &c. One great mistake
most people make, is, inst to get to Texas
and all these other things will be added
Not finding it the case general dissatis
faction follows, then bsck-action. Now
all lack to render me perfectly content
are some old Claiborne neighbors arount
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05
TAKE NOTICE..

state Of Lod.irHa, Parish Of Claiborne.
Parish Court of Claiborne parish, Loui-
SlanI.
NOTICE l. HEREBY GIVEN, That from
" and aitrrthr expiration at the regular
civil term 81 the Parish Court of said par
>h and State. on the 3rd Monday of Feb
ruary l-71 the terms ot said Court will be-
changed ~ follows
The regular Civil Term will begin on the
First Monday of March, and on the First
Monday of every alternate month there
after. The regular Probate I'lms will
convene on the First Monday of April. and
on the First Monday of every alternate
month thereafter.
Given under my hand officially. on TIN,
the TIL day of February, y. II. ~.
JNO. \ RICHARDSON,
Parish Judge.
February d l~1g ~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05

me that may step in and spend my leis-
ure moments
But stop! I have gone beyond my limits;
only intended to drop you few thanks
for the promptness of that little messen-
ger. the CLAIBORNE GUARDIAN, which
makes its arrival regular and gives me all
the news from my old home. congratn-
late the people in having such represent
tative, which they ought TO appreciate,
enough at least, TO give liberal patronage
Your friend, W. II. LEDBETTER.
All the old henchmen of Grant are COM
Ing To the front again. Conkliug is re-
turned to the Senate from New York; Mat.
Carpenter from Wisconsin,; Logan from
Illinois; Cameron from Pennsylvania, and
next We will have Zachariah, the high
priest of profanity. from Michigan.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-05
FOSTER CARTER,

We take great pleasure in informing our
readers that that reliable and popular
merchant, :. e.. DRFYTU>. has recovered
entirely from the effects of the late disas-
irons fire which destroyed his stock of
goods. He has been reimbursed by the
assurances Companies and is now estal-
lshrd with large stock of goods AT No.
81 Milan Street, Shreveport, next door Ia
JuliusJacobs. Withafull corps of assistants
and continued arrivals Of goods he is rs well
or better prepared than ever to supply the
wants of his numerous customers. Don't
forget the place, No 81 Milan Street.
Special inducements are offered TO the
wholesale trade and to cash buyers. See
change in advertisement.
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~ LAST NOTICE. j;
January %, l-79.

We have given our frirndo ample time To
settle with Ms Some have failed To take
advantage of the delay We have given.
We need money aud must have II. We
will b- forced to bring sult, and hope that
none will come MP and ak Us to pay cost
that they have forced upon Themselves
for we will not do 20.
:. Y. GLADNEN 4 BRO.
Jan. %. 1870. 2}tt