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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16
THE BASTROP H. II. CONVENTION.

A Railroad Convention was held on
the 9Th inst. at Bastrop, La, for the
purpose Of efecting an initiatory ASSOC
citation to secure the construction of
railroad from Monroe, La, to Month
cello, Ark. This and Morehouse par
ishes and Ashley and Drew counties
were represented. Col. r.. Richardson
was made president and HI. II. NafF,
Esq, secretary.
Resolutions were adopted, copy of
which we annex
"1st. The chairman of this conven-
ton shall be permanent chairman of
the initiative Railroad Association.
"2d. The chairman shall appoint a
committee Of three from each parish
and county represented In this conven-
tlon, whose duty 1t shall be to proceed
Immediately to solicit a cash subscrip-
ton In the respective parishes and coun-
ties sufficient to employ a competent
agent In each parish and county to
canvass the same for subscription to the
stock of the contemplated road; and
that they shall employ the subscription
agents as soon as the funds have been
collected. 1t shall also be the duty Of
the subscription agents to obtain from
the census takers reliable Information
aud data of the population and material
resources of the section through which
the road will pass.
esd. The respective committees shall
report to the chairman of the associa-
ton during the first week of July, 1880,
what amount of reliable subscription
has been obtained, aud II the sum of
$50 900 shall have then been subscribed,
1t shall be the duty of the chairman to
notify the subscribers, by public adver-
tisement to convene at some central
point, at some early day named, at
which meeting all matters necessary
for further proceedings in the enter.
prise shall be left In the hands of the
subscribers, TO be determined by them
by vote in proportion to amounts SUBJ
scribed.''
In pursuance to the second resolu-
ton, the chairman appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen committees to select
cash subscriptions and employ canvass
ing agents: d. A. Breard, ST., d. M.
sholars aud L. D. McLain, of Ouachita
parish; l.. F. Leavel, w. Nj. Wash
burn and J. s. Handy, of Morehouse
parish; w. g. Lawson, g. w. Norman
and NJ. l.. Hawkins, of Ashley county;
T. M. Wilmington, w. T. Wells and
w. s. Jeter, OF Drew county.
This is an enterprise of great, very
great importance to the parishes and
counties represented at Bastrop, as il
will open to commerce a country un-
equaled in agricultural resources, and
| bring US into rail communication with
the great business emporium of the
West. We trust that the projected
road, over whose anticipated begin
3 ming we have shed many inky tears OF
tjoy, has at last found real, we'll
, grounded basis for final completion.
!, And it is not impossible that, as with
) many other but greater undertaking.
accomplished after many successive
failures, this road will date Its substan
tial, though not oral or written incep
ton from the day of the Bastrop Con
vention. We hope not to be disappoint
ed In the hope, ut least, that 1t will.
Mrs. Elenora Hennen, wife of tn
late Duncan N. Hennen, and mothe
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16

ORDINANCE NO. 4OS.
Relative to opening streets, alleys and
thoroughfares of the city.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and
City Council of Monroe, That the
Mayor be and he is hereby authorized
and empowered whenever complaint
by any property owner concerned is
made to him, to open any public alley
way, street or thoroughfare Of the city
of Monroe that is now made use of by
any private individual or any body or
corporation other than the Mayor and
City Council of Monroe.
Be it further ordained, That the
Mayor and City Council Of Monroe
shall be at no expense in opening any
Ealley-way, street or thoroughfare as
hereinabove provided, but in all such
cases the party or parties obstructing
such alley-way, street or thoroughfare
shall bear such expense.
Be it further ordained, That ten days
notice shall be given by the Mayor to
any person, body or corporation coming
under the provisions Of this ordinance,
to remove the distractions or enclos-
ures, and in default thereof the Mayor
as Chief of Police, is hereby authorized
to remove the same.
J, Approved. -
FIR. ENDOM, Mayor.
A petition of T. S. Richmond was
presented, read, and, on motion, laid
on the table. 4E.a.s... .....,.. :
The Board then adjourned.
/ FIR. ENDoM, Mayor.
o. d. STILLa1AN, Secretary.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16
STORE,
AND FURNITURE REPAIRING.

The undersigned respectfully informs the
fected stock of Office and Household Fs!,nf-
t,s,e, Wooden cot',s, hfetotic B's',snt C9skess,
COtfas Trimmings such Handles, Plates,
ScreaOs etc. Terms, Cash. Store on Grand
street, near the Courthouse.
J. F.. PETERS.
Monroe, La, March Is. 1878. n26-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16
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CITY COUNCIL. PROCEEDINGS.

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF MONROE,
April 13, 1880.
The Board met pursuant to call OF
Mayor.
PRESENT.. Endom, Mayor; w. T.
Renwick, ]. Hoffman, Ferd. Cook, v.
F. Vogh, j. G.. Sanders.
Absent-A. Harvey, Il. N. Conner.
The object of the meeting was ex-
planned by the Mayor.
Reading of minutes of previous meet
ing dispensed with. --
A petition from Mrs. Windes was
presented, read, and on motion, the
following ordinance was adopted there
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16
HIDES, FURS, WOOL, sc.
+ RcporIed Weekly Oy Sam KAHN
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TOR SALE OR RENT.
I offer for sale. or rent, my residence and
lot embracing one quarter of Il square
corner of Oak and Sixth streets. The prop
erty is desirably located and well-improved.
Apply to FRANKLIN Garrett, Esq, for terms
and information. J. A. BETHUNE.
Monroe, April Is, 1880. 1t
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16

The Supreme Court of this State Or
ganized according to law, at New Or
leans on the 5th of the present month.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16
THE NEW POLICE JURY.

The appointees for Police Jury of this
parish are as follows:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-16

COUTHERN CARRIAGE FACTORY,
Theundersigned takes pleasure in making
known that he Is now VOL prepared as
before the war, if not better, to do all kinds
of work, either in
Manufacturing or Repairing
CARRIAG lS, BUGGIES, HACKS, ETC
Ready made work kept on hand; speci-
mems of which may he seen by calling at the
Factory. fIe will also carry on general
Blacksmith shop, arranged to do all kinds of
blacksinithing. Terms reasonable
January !, 1879. FIR. EN- DOM.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Pistols and Cofree for Two.

Yesterday Enos A. Hale, deputy postmas- ter, received telegraph dispatch from E. J.
 Alvord, dated at Milford, challenging Mr.
 Hale to meet him in mortal combat with
 "swords D in this city this evening MT.
 Hale called at the police office yesterday after noon and exhibited the dispatch he had re- ceived, and asked that Alvord be arrested. Prosecuting Attorney Pickett thought, as the offense against the laws was committed in Milford, he had no jurisdiction in the case. In his challenge AlVord requested Mr. Hale to send friend to Charley Bradley's at the Florence House, where arrangements would be made for meeting. Alvord was at the place named, and reporter who called to in quire for MT. Alvord was taken for Mr. Hale's friend, and was collared by the would-be- duelist, who wanted ''time and place" named at once. The reporter assured the beIigerent that he was on official business, did not rep resent MT. Hale, and he was allowed to de- part Later in the evening MT. Alvord called to ask pardon of the innocent reporter seek ing for news. Mr. Alvord was formerly pro- prietor of the billiard saloon, corner of Church and Grown streets, but his reasons for wishing to meet so peaceable and law abiding citizen as MT. Hale in mortal combat have not as yet transpired.
 Later in the evening AlEord was arrested at the Florence House for drunkenness and locked up. He will be brought before the court this morning, and will probably be I called upon to answer for both offenses.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
New London's Boat Race.
Harvard Reats columbia..

Harvard Beats Columbia.
 Harvard won the freshmen race at New London yesterday. Time, 11:32. Columbia's time, 11:37.
 The race was hotly contested throughout. Harvard won the toss and chose the west side course. The crews were started by TrimbIe, captain of the Harvard University crew, at 1928 o'clock. Harvard took the water slight ly in advance of Columbia, and both crews got away in good style at thirty eight strokes to the minute. They swung along bow and bow until the first half-nile buoy was reached, when Columbia forged half length ahead. This lead was overcome by Harvard before the end of the first mile. At the first mile buoy Harvard spurted to forty strokes and got slight lead, which was gradually in creased to length and quarter at the finish. Columbia also spurted at forty through two thirds of the last mile, but was well headed and could not recover the lost ground.
 The comparative time made by the winning crew is 1 minute 23 seconds better than that made by Yale last Thursday. The Columbia crew heartily cheered their victorious oppo- nents at the finish. The water was in superb condition, and the wind favorable. The race created little excitement. More than l, ,5G0 people witnessed it.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Military.


 Lieut. G. V. Engel Co. B, Second regi- ment, son of Major Engel, rendered his resig- nation last evening at the company's regular monthly meeting. It was not accepted and a committee was appointed, consisting of Capt
 Tiesing, Sergeants John Widman and Frank Klug and Private John Spreier, to wait upon him and urge upon him to withdraw his res- ignation. He enlisted in 1871 in the compa- ny as drummer-then only 14 years of age and served in that capacity until 1876, when he was promoted to be fifth sergeant After passing a competitive examination he was, in June, 1877, by unanimous vote of the com pany, chosen to be first sergeant, which posi- tion he held until July 1st, 1878, when he was unanimously elected second lieutenant, his present office. When he was chosen lieu tenant he was the youngest commissioned officer in the c. N. G., and became very pop ular with the officers and in the regiment
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Police Notes.

Maggie Maloney was arrested last evening for stealing a pocketbook containing $3. 10 from Mrs. Charles A. Burwell of Beach street. She went into the house surrepti- tiously and took the property. It is said that she is an old offender.
 John German was arrested last evening for assault on Henry Brogan, of Fair Haven. His case will come before the City Court this morning.
 Democratic State Central Committee.
 At meeting of the Democratic State Gen. tral Committee, held yesterday at Hartford, F.S. Brown, long chairman of the committee, resigned, and Sheriff John c. Byxbee, of this city, was chosen to the position, to hold until the next State convention meets. The State convention to nominate candidates for Governor and other State officers was ordered to be held at New Haven Wednesday, August Is, at 10 a. m. The State Central Committee adjourned to meet August 17 at the Tontine Hotel in this city at D. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
CRnauR NnfRS.

southbury has reputation which is quite extensive for healthfulness The old towns census shows an increase of 400 in it's popu- lation since TO, being now 1,74O, of which 1,O62 are males and CTS females 15O Italians and 50 Swedes at work on the New York and New England road account in part for the in crease. One of the Italians was found able to read and several could write. Joseph Squire (the oldest person in town, being 90 years old) and his wife have lived together 6S years. The town has a remarkable num- Der of old persons, and longevity seems to be characteristic of the place. The death rate is very low. The average age of the 20 who died for the year ending June 1st, 1880, was GA years
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
For Shelter IsIand.

The steamer John H. Starin excursion to Shelter Island to-day affords fine opportu- nifty for wholesome recreation and enjoy ment. With the best of management which
 characterizes these excursions, the absence of the sail of Intoxicating beverages, the de- lightful sail of 50 miles afforded to noted and romantic spot, the patronage of these excur- sions is of high character. A fine orchestra accompanies. The boat starts at half-past eight. The fare for the round trip is only 75
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Personal.

Superintendent Parish is attending the sessions in Saratoga of the American Insti- tute of Instruction.
 Rev. Charles Ray Palmer, pastor of the North church, Branford, will sail for Eu- rope with his family to-day on his regular vacation.
 MT. Charles s. Elliott is expected home from Europe about July 10. Miss 0. A. Phelps, formerly the alto at Trinity, is also expected home from Paris at the same time.
 Governor Jewell returned to Hartford on Tuesday from Saratoga Springs. He left on the night express for New York, where he will remain for several days. From now un- til November he will spend nearly all his time in that citY.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Wedding i'm Waterb1rv,

Ex-Congressman Kellogg's eldest daughter was married yesterday in Waterbury to Mr. Plume, prominent gentleman of that city It was brilliant and select affair The we'd ding reception party comprised many ladies and gentlemen of the most prominent social circles of that city. The wedding gifts were numerous and many of them very costly and beautiful. The bridal pair left for an extend ed tour, accompanied by the best wishes of a host of friends. MT. Radcliffe of this city catered
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
An Invitation Accepted.

The New York sad New Jersey Globe Cas- light Company, who are lighting the naphtha lamps of this city, under contract with the city, have extended invitations to the Lamp Committee and other officials of this city to visit Coney Island and Rockaway for the pur- pose of witnessing the operations of the ''electric" light and also the plan of lighting street lamps and hotels at those seashore re- sorts. The Lamp Committee at their meet ing yesterday afternoon voted to accept the invitation, and, with the Inspector of Lamps, Colonel Healy, will leave this city on the evening of July 2Oth for New York, return ing on the following evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
E"Dnr0I

The funeral of the late Daniel Tyler Colt, M. D., took place at the residence of the Misses Williams on Broadway at 2:3O D. m Tuesday. The Rev. William S. Palmer, D. D., of the Second Congregational church, con- ducted the services. The attendance was large, Prof. Noah Porter, of Yale College, made few remarks appropriate to the occa- sion. The Messrs. Frank Johnson, Charles Spalding, A. W. Prentice and J. H. Keep act ed as bearers. Among those present from abroad were Prof. Thatcher of Yale College and Prof. Moses Colt Tyler of New York The remains were inferred in the city cemetery Norwich Bulletin.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08

Mir: Orrin M. Futile, of this city, is the inventor and patentee of curtain fastener for carriages, which has been examined by many competent judges, including carriage men, and pronounced a decided improve ment. It fastens without any trouble, and a little cap turned covers and makes all secure. It can be applied to kid gloves equally suc- cessfully, and is evidentlyssan invention useful and creditable to the inventor. He has se- cured patent for it through Mir. John E. Ear1a
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
The Narragansett Disaster.
An Investigation this Weelx-The Lowe
 Cabin Not Yet Examined.

An Investigation this Weel--The Lower
 Cabin Not Yet Examined.
 It is expected that the examination into the cause of the Narragansett disaster will begin the latter part of this week or the first of the department at Washington for instruc- tions and for orders about procuring a room to hold the investigation in Contingencies are liable to arise which may delay the in quiry till next week. The investigation will not be secret, as it was at first reported it would be.
 The Hartford Times says We have au- thority for saying that the divers have not been through the lower cabins of the steam CTS for the purpose of finding the bodies. The principal and perhaps the only reason why they have not is that the freight lies in such way as to make it impossible for them fo do
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Death of a Distinguished Lawyer.


 Chief Justice William Edmund Curtis, of the Superior Court of New York State, died at his summer residence in Watertown Conn.,, July 6, aged 56. He was a native of the town and died in the house in which he was born. At the celebration of the one hun dredth anniversary of the town last month he delivered the oration. He came from nota- ble Connecticut family, his father, Holbrook Curtis, now dead, having been county judge of 1-1schfeld county at one time. He was graduate of Trinity College and began his studies in his native State. He was long judge of the Superior Court in New York city, and at one time was presi- dent of the Board of Education of that city. He married daughter of the late J. M L. ScoviIl, of Waterbury, the founder of the brass works in that place which bear his name. Three of his children are daughters Of his sons, William Edward Curtis, ir., is a practieing lawyer in New York When his father was elevated to the bench he became associated with MT. Stearns the fathers for mer partner, the firm name being Stearns & Curtis, 73 Broadway. Another son is study ing medicine and third has just been grad uated at Trinity College. Several of his children are still quite young The judge was in comfortable circumstances. irrespec- tive of his.salary of $15, ,Oo0 year.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Three Score nndTen.

MT. P. T. Barnum was seventy years old Tuesday and family gathering was held at the residence of his son-in-law. Mir. Nathan Seeley, near Waldemere, in honor of the event. His immediate relatives were present and also number of old Bridgeport friends The Hon. David Clark, ofSHartford, was one of the guests. He delivered an address of congratulation which MT. Barnum appropri- ately responded to. Among the congratula- tory letters read were those from the Hon. Weed and Whitelaw Reid. A big clam-bake was served on She grounds and there was also fine collation.. Upon the handsomely decorated tables was a floral device bearing the dates 1S1G and 1880. Eve rything was pleasant and informal
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
TeIenhonfc

The new operating room of the Connect cut Telephone Company, in the upper story of the Yale Bank building, is being rapidly put in order for their new switch board, which is similar to the one in use in Provi- dence, where they have the finest system in the country. The company are pushing all their improvements rapidly, and will soon have both systems working together.
 Mr. E. N Mix, the former manager of the Western Union Exchange, is in charge of the new operating room, and MT. E. B. Baker is the company's electrician.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
New Rui1ding. for the Reform School.

New Buildings for the Reform School.
 Bids for the construction of the proposed new buildings of the State Reform School were opened at Meriden Tuesday afternoon. On the church there were half dozen bids and the award was made to the Lyon Bill lard Company at O,6G6.69. The bids on cottages were all too large for the appropria- tion and the matter was left with the local board, in the hope that an adjustment might be made which would bring the bids within the OaoeEsarv limit
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
FIn,vera i'm. the ananftnl.

Flowers for the hospital will be received at the Young Mems Christian Association rooms from a. m. to p. m. to-day. The commit tee have twice had enough to distribute also in the jail and they would like also for that place old papers, such as Harper's, Youths Companion and religious papers of whatever name. Many people have such papers slowed away which could be used to advantage in this work
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
Accidents.

John Jones, colored, age 13, of Eaton street, had the inside of his right foot terri bly, lacerated by catching it between an eleva- tor and the first floor at Sargent's yesterday morning. He was employed in the burning room and was riding up on the elevator. Dr. Frank H. Whittemore dressed the foot
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08

James Py1e's Pearline for all uses in the
 kitchen as well as the laundry, in place of
 soap, is fast growing in favor. Be sure and
 take none of the dangerous limitations having the same outward appearance, or with simi-
 lar sounding names. Nothing answers like Pearline.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
The Injured Rowan Boy
Sharks.

Several large sharks have been seen in the harbor recently. The East Haven Fishing Company caught on Tuesday in their nets six, but they were under size, the largest weigh ing not over 25O pounds.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08

$500 Reward.
 We will pay the above reward for any case of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Costiveness we cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when directions are strictly complied with. They are purely vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large boxes containing 30 pills, 9 cents. on receipt of price. New England Pill Co.,, sole manufacturers for the New England States, Newburyport, Mass s1o e4thd 1y Vests Liver Pills Cure Dyspepsia.
 Vests Liver Pills Cure Liver Complaint. Vests Liver Pills Cure Indigestion.
 Vests Liver Pills Cure Sick Headache.
 Vests Liver Pills Purify the Blood.
 s8 e4thd1y Summer Scarfs at Smith < Stone's.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08
VOL. xLvn1.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW AON ONI1S44OHAnACN1 ID 4N-Oa Bargains-J. N. Adam & Co. Celluloid Collars-At Loebs- Crockery-H. N. Whittelsey, Jr. Dissolution-Edward Scharfcshwerdt 6 Co. For Rent-Room-s'F.," Courier Of1ce. Flannel Shirts-At Loeb's. Fine Butter-J. 1T. Kearney. Flour-D. M. Welch & Son. For Sale-Horses-W. s. Johnston. Files-Matthew Flanagan. Hopkins Grammar School-W. L. Cushing. Hats-At Ioebs. Malt Bitters-At Druggists'. Pearline-James Pyle. Saddlery-Kelsey Couch. SAvin Rock House-Charles Skeeles South Haven Stage-A. B. Chidsey. Sozodont-At Druggists. Wanted-Horse Shoer-Daniel Doyle. ed-Situation-MissM M. Wanted-Situation-64 Union Street. Wanted d-Situation-178 Franklin Street. Wanted -Situation-121 Lafayette Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-08

Matthew Flanagan, file maker, can be found at No. 21 Brewery street, where he re- cuts old files and makes files of every descrip- tion to order, having also good assortment ready for buyers. He warrants his work.