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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29

The Camden (Ark.) Beacon, OF
Saturday last, contains the following
railroad item:
A surveying party of the Texas 4 ST.
Louis railroad, started ont between this
point and Pine Bluff last Tuesday
morning, in charge of Col IL. G. French.
We understand the survey ofthe whole
route from TeXarkaua to Cairo is to be
made at once and the work of constru.
ton pushed with all possible haste.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29

Following is a special telegram from
Vicksburg to tho N. o. Democrat of
Sunday last:
This rise will put the river here so
high it will be uncomfortable, to say
the least. People here who know
what water we have, and how much is
coming, think an overflow certain, but
possibly not a disastrous one. AT this
stage Of water Il five-inch rise at Mem
phis looks bad. The river around there
is now about twenty miles wide,
spread, as it is, over the st. Francis
bottom. This water flows out again
through the White and Arkansas rivers
and being moro confined by levees
brings down a larger rise. The only
gap is at Ashton, La, just below the
Arkansas line, but what runs through
there does not materially relieve the
river below. The levees on the Mis-
side are in perfect order, the only dan.
ger being the cutting ofthem by RATS
men, who have for six or eight years
cut timber in the back country in
hopes of an overflow. They are there
fore closely guarded. Tho levees on
the Louisiana side are not so good
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
THE STATE VS.. mITCnNER EFT AIS.

This case, with the character OF
which our readers have grown familiar,
was called on Thursday of last week
by Judge Richardson, all the accused
viz: w. b. Mitchner, A. S. Brown,
Linton Stubs and George Mitchner,
being present and arraigned on the
charge of the murder of F. l.. Lide'
ling, on the Bayou DeSiard, the l'th
of last month, to which charge they
plead not guilty, and elected to be trieo
Jointly. A jury was obtained about
noon of the day following (Friday,)
the regular and extra panels, of thirty
and fifty jurors. respectively, being ex-
hausted, but leaving only one juror to
be obtained as talesman. Neither
the State nor the accused exhausted
the number of peremPtory challenges
to which under the law, they are en-
titled.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
Holm NscEClaeIy,

ATTORNEY AT LAW & LAND AGENT,
No. Carondciet ST., New Orleans.
T AND BUSINESS at the Land Offices in
IL New Orleans and Washington City at
tended to. Agency for sale and purchase
OF Plantations, Farms and unimproved
lands solicited.
with Mr.. McEnerv in the land business,
to which he will give his entire attention.
January &, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
IHES TALBOT STILLMAN.
StlssbS s. SiiIlnlRn,
r. p. STUDIES.

4 TrORNEYS AT LAW. Monroe, La,
n will practice in the Parishes :, OF
and in the Federal Courts. Will take
claims for collect io,sin all other parishes in
Louisiana, with privilege of managing
eme in connection with attorneys residing
.here. March Z. 1879. "
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29

Gov. Wilt was reported dangerously
ill at his residence in New Orleans a
few days ago. No intelligence to the
having reached here, we pre-
sumo he is convalescent. 1t is stated
that he will visit San Antonio upon
his recovery.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
lb0lltlSil.Y.

DR. s. T.. ERACEY, Dentist, respectfully
oilershis professional services to the
citizens OF Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having an experience OF fourteen
wears in the practice, he feels confident Of
giving satisfaction i'll all branches of his
pro tession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Ollirc ut residence on Jackson street, near
the Fnmala Academy, Monroe, La.
N7-mar1G:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
.E<,lsIl II. sDinlx grave,

A TTOnNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
n Office opposite Court House. Practices
in all the Courts of North Louisiana; also
in the Supreme Court Of the State and the
Federal Courts. All claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attention.
Land Ollire and Pension matters attended
to. March IS, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
TIMER. NJ. J. L!DDELL.
Esoaaner IL 14islsicl1,

1 TTORNEIS AN COUNSIILI.ORS AT
N Law, Monroe, La, will practice in all
tho Parishes OF North Louisiana, in the
Supreme Court ut Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
of the General Governments.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. January 3, 1879.
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tiCHARDSoN, Il. u. N'ENERT.
Richardson II NkcEMerY,

4 TrORSEYsS AT LAW. Monroe, La,
N will practice in all the Parishes Of
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the
State; the Federal Courts, and in the Land
Office Department OF the General Govern
ment. January IL, 1879.
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w. l.. NAills:sIsS,

4 TrOREEI Az LAW, MONROE, LA.
IL will practice III tho courts OF the Fifth
judicial District, and in the Supreme Court
at Monroe. Will :alle claims for collection
in all the parishes OF North Louisiana, with
privilege of managing same through resi-
dent attorneys.
November 4, 1850.
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os the origin or as an Ingredient of the
tragedy. during the investigation,
while but in conformity with the facts, i.
is rendered our readers and the public
az sufficient proof that politics was not
even remotely connected with the
homicide. Testimony for the accused
was closed Wednesday afternoon,
with the twenty-second witness. The
state called four or five witnesses in
rebuttal, and the evidence was all in.
J, C. Walker, Esq, of counsel for the
State, opened the argument in an
address to the jury in which he treated
at length Of sell. defense and justification
and quoted several decisions held to
bear upon the case, closing with a
graphic analysis of the States evidence.
His argument occupied the Court tour
hours, when, at IL p. M, Judge Rich
ardson announced an adjournment
until yesterday morning.
Capt. Boatner was first to address
the jury in behalf of the accused, fol-
lowed by Col. Richardson, his asso-
ciate, and the argument was concluded
by District Attorney Hudson for the
prosecution, Accused's counsel adopt
ed self-defense and premeditated
aggression on the part of young Lude-
ling and Frank Dinkgrave as the justi-
fication of their clients, reading the
I law bearing on these points and vigor.
i, ously assailing the credibility or inac-
curacies of the witnesses for the State.
+ Both Arguments as likewise the others,
n were listened to throughout with al
h most breathless attention, the two not
). occupying, however, more than two
and a half hours time. AS we close
the District Attorney is addressing tho
). jury.
II Since the foregoing was placed in
the form, the District Attorney closed
y an able argument, and the Judge, afte'
:, delivering written charge occupying
Z about 80 minutes in the delivery, gave
% the case to tho jury at p. m. The
l. charge of His Honor was accepted by
e both parties without amendment, OF
d suggestion. The jury after consultation
IS two hours and thirty minutes, re
e appeared with their verdict.
). "Gentlenan," inquired clerk Green
Q have you agreed upon verdict 20
eyes, sir, we have" was the reply O.
e the foreman, Capt Dedman.
G "What is your verdict ?''
y eve find the defendants not guilty,
II was the answer, to which all the jur.
C. gave assent upon being interrogatet
4 by Mr.. Green.
"a Slight applause, and congratulation
for the liberated prisoners and juror
st followed and terminated this cele
" brated State case.
III rOur forms are locked up much be
m hind the usual hour.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29

From information obtained from
our country friends we presume that
the colored people of this parish are
more quiet now than they have been
since the war. They have abandoned
politics entirely and are trying to make
peaceable, useful citizens, and very
many ofthem are succeeding admira-
bly,. We are glad to note this condi-
ton of the colored race. After long
years of strife and disappointment they
have learned a simple lesson that the
honest white men endeavored to each
them when they were liberated that
they are not mentally capacita ted to
dabble in and manage politics. a good :,
comfortable home, surrounded by
mules, horses, cows, sheep, hogs and
other useful property, will afford the
supplemented negro more happiness
and contentment than the most exalted
political position he ever will occupy.
-MorehoatSe Clarion.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29

Work on the Baton Rouge branch
railroad, we learn from the Capitolian,
is vigorously going forward.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
Dentistry.

DAINLE extraction of teeth by tho aid
L of nitrous oxide ga administered by DR..
d. Beatty ~ Son, dentists. Can refer to
work OF 20 years standing in Monroe.
Office over the Bank.
Monroe, La, December II, 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
JOHN C.Nl.DERWOOD.
TIioS. Y. 4 EY-
nrS. GaltlcrWOOu s. Ably.

Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery.
Oilicc on Grand street, in rear of q. w.
McEcc's Drug Store, and opposite j. w.
smiths carriage shop.
January D, 1880. n2o:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
ker. 4. Il. Richardson

TT AS resumed the practice of Medicine.
Ill He may be found, when not profess
siOnlllv engaged, at MoOre'S drug store
during the day. and at his residence at all
other hours Monroe Feb. 6, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-29
James Il. Strotiler.

TTORNE.Y AT LAW, Monroe La.
n Will practice law IN North Louisiana,
before the supreme Court at Monroe, Fed
eral Courts of Louisiana, Court OF Claims,
and Supreme Court Of the United States ut
Washington City.
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How to Stop q Newspaper.

The following from ona OF our ex.
changes, so fully and clearly expresses
our views on the subject, thas We copy
it without comment:
"You have an 1ndoubted right to stop
newspaper when disposed upon the
payment Of all arrearages. Do not hes
itate to do so on account of tenderness
for the editor. Don't you suppose he
would stop buying sugar of you, or
meat, or clothing, or dry goods, etc., if
he thought he was not getting his mon.
ey's worth, and should you not exercise
the same privilege with him2 And
when you discontinue paper. do 30
manfully. Don't be so spiteful as to
throw It back to the postmaster with a
contemptuous Il don't want it any lon.
ger! and have refused written on the
margin. and have the paper returned to
the editor. No gentleman ever stopped
1t in that way, no matter II his head is
covered with gray hairs that should be
honorable. II you do not longer wish
TO receive . newspaper, write note to
the editor like man, saying so-and
he sure that any arrearages are paid =
This is the way to stop . newspaper -
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H"Dodger" furnished . commun

eH"Dodger" furnished . communi.
cation to the last Gazette in which he
asks number OF questions concerning
our action in the WEDDLE and WARNER
campaigns. When "Dodger" furnishes
his name we promise him reply. We
never enter contests against mere wind.
In ali cases, that have come under our
observation, where "A Democrst" seeks
to defend himself, through the columns
Of Republican paper. scratch his back
and you will find Republican, or one
who votes with that party at nearly ev-
ery election to defeat Democratic nom.
inees. Let "Dodger" who claims to be
So Democrat" give his name To con-
tinue to hide, under that he never was,
ia Democrat" unless, by courtesy, to
obtain official position, is not the con-
duct OF man who honestly believes
that which be so dippantly insinuates.
Come out fairly and squarely. say what
you wish to and sign your name to it
and We will meet ycu in the same style.
Dodging is the game OF "Dodger,"
who does not possess the manhood or
courage to come out from under cover.
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~The latest market quotations 10
Wheeling are as follows:

S~The latest market quotations in
Wheeling are as follows:
Applss-Demand fair at good prices.
We quote choice eating apples at 81 20
al 50 per barrel.
Butter-Commission merchants report
q good trade. We quote choice to fancy
grades at 23a25c.
Cheese-We quote prime new Ohio
and Western factory at llAe, &C.
cording to quality; New York cream
16c; Sweitzer, 15c.
Dried Fruits-Quiet and steady. We
quote Apples at 4c, Peaches 7c for prime
halves
Esgs-Good demand. We quote
strictly fresh at l3c per doz
Feathers-Live geese 40a50c; duck
40c and scarce.
Flour-Market 6rm. Patent Satin
Gloss s 90. Jobbing quotations are as
follows: White wheat family 5 50a6 00c
rye -four 5 Is
Grain-We quote prime red winter,
shipping and milling new wheat 05a1 OS
Corn is quoted in jobbing lots at Soc
oats at 40 ,45c, and rye at Toe
Hay-We quote baled at 1S 00a22 90,
and loose at lS O0a20 90. and scarce.
Chickens 2 1858 90 per
dozen. Dressed turkeys 10al1c per
pound. Geese, dressed, 5a6c per pound.
Ducks, dressed, l2}c per dozen.
Rags-2c per pound
Salt-Per barrel, Ohio river. 1a1 05.
Seeds-Timothv aeed, 2 75s3 90 per
bnshel; clover. 5 so; Mammoth Clover,
s Is per bushel; Kentucky Blue Grass,
per bush, 25c; Orchard Grass Q 90
Wool-Quoted at 40a45c for choice
washed, and one-third of for unwashed.
Market dull
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OBITUARY.

DIED.-Of consumption, near Round
Bottom, Monroe County. Ohio, April s.
1881, SARAH CLEae, 10 the 41st year Of
her age.
Miss Clegg was a member OF the NJ
E. Church, to which she united herself
FIVE years ago. She had suffered long
and much, but bore 1t with that meek ra-
signation which bespoke the maturity ol
her Christian graces. She heard the
Masters call without shadow OF fear,
and laid down the Cross to put on the
Crown, knowing in whom che put her
trust, aud was willing to confide 10 Him
for q glorious immortality Rev. Fer
guson conducted the funeral services.
How happy the angels that fall
Transported at Jesus name;
The saints whom he soonest shall cali
To share in the feast of the Lambi
No longer imprisoned in clay,
Who next from the dungeon shall 1y7
Who Atst shall bs summoned away7
Ny mercifui Lords itIP
o Jesus, if this Be Thy will,
That suddenly I should depart,
Thy counsel Of mercy reveal,
And whisper Thy call in my heart;
q, give me signal to know
If Thou wouldst soon have me remove
And leave the dull body below
And Ay to the regions above.
MATILDA H. MCMAHON.
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SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Monday evening
an exciting little episode occurred at the
corner OF Main and Arch streets, be.
tween Henry Fry and French Hunt
Some words had passed between them
In saloon short time before, and on
the street Hunt called Fry to account
for trying to insult him. Fry replied,
"K you fool with me III shoot you" at
tue came time making a motion as II to
draw his revolver, upon which Hunt
promptly knocked him down. Fry gath.
cred himself up and drew his revolver
He says be drew fine bead on Hunt,
who was only about ten feet from him,
but missed him The fact is that he
held the revolver in both hands at an
angle of about forty FIVE degrees, and
blazed away. The ball went through
the glass door Of Howard Anderson g
store, narrowly missing Charlie Smith,
who was standing 10 the door, struck
the ceiling Of the room and was after
ward picked up on the floor. Fry cock
ed bis revolver to shoot again, but
changed his mind and put the weapon
back in his pocket. An excited crowd
gathered around the combstsnts, who
finally walked of in different directions
Constable Bulger shortly af'erward ar.
rested Frv, and Marshal Carr captured
Hunt, and both we're put in the lookup.
Fry was arraigned before the Mayor on
d charge of drunkenness aud raising q
disturbance. He pleaded guilty and
was fined Eve dollars and costs, the to-
tai amounting to abont ten dollars
The Mayor investigated the conduct OF
Hunt, and finding that he acted in self
defense, discharged him from custody.
-Barnesville Enterprise. l4th.
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~An important railroad meeting
Was held in Wheeling on Tuesday An
Eastern syndicate proposes to build q
railroad from Wheeling to Charleston
on the Kanawaa, distance of one nun.
dred and eighty miles, IS soon as. q
company with which they can contract
is organized. 1t is to be known rs the
Wheeling, Parkersburg and Charleston
Railroad. Corporators we're selected,
and steps taken to make the survey i'm
mediately. All that is asked of the To-
cal organization is the right of way
The road is to be standard gauge and
will connect at Charleston with The
chesapeake aud Ohio. and at this END
Of the line with the Pennsylvania sys
TEN. Senator Camden represented the
Eastern syndicate 10 the meeting The
road will pass through the counties OF
Ohio. Marshal, Wetzel, Tyler, Wood,
Pleasant, Jackson and Kanawsa. Bell
airs Tribune
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CAMERON ITEMS.

A number Of our little ones are sick.
Mumps are very fashionable. Little
George Suppes and his brother Colonel
are the last reported on the sick list.
There we're two funerals in town on
election day-Daniel Erlewine and Mrs.
Elisabeth Prewett.
Ward is busy assessing Adams towp-
ship. He understands bis business.
John Snppes has taken possession OF
the old stand occupied for many years
by bis father. He is East at the present
after goods.
Fresh fish have made their appearance
10 this market. Doc Webb caught q
large string OF suckers with silver hook
on yesterday.
Miss Allie Van Law has returned
home from Bellaire, where she has been
during the winter as music teacher.
Theodore Snppcs has a curiosity in
the shape Of four legged chicken.
George Richner has put Young and
Wards mill in thorough repair. Han.
nibal Young stands at the hopper,
Neighbor will look after the interest of
the engine. The mill Is 10 good shape
now and doing good work. Richner is
No. l mill. wright, and il it had been
placed in his hands at the beginning
would have saved money to the builders.
DC Lapp was here on q visit last Sat-
urday. Why3 RICHARD H.
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Reunion OF the 116th Ohio Regi-
MGnt.

-
ment.
A reunion OF the 10th Ohio Regi-
ment will be held at Woodsfeld, Mon
roe County, Ohio, on the 1Sih of Octo.
Der, 18Sl-the anniversary Of the bat.
tie of Cedar Creek. Late officers and
soldiers Of the regiment residing in
Monroe County are requested to appoint
committees and make all necessary local
arrangements for the reunion, aud also
to notify, as far as possible, all members
Of the regiment. Members Of the regi.
ment seeing this notice will please give
1t as wide circulation as possible. Let
US alltry to have every living member
OF our old regiment at this Reunion.
The widows and children and friends oi
officers and soldiers killed in battle, OF
who died OF wounds or disease or who
have died since the war, are affection
ately and cordially invited to meet with
the living comrades Of their heroic dead,
This notice 10 given at the request oI
many members Of the Regiment.
THos. F. WILDEs.
Lste Lieut. Col. 116th Reg't
AKRON, o, April s. 1881.
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The New Sunday Law.

49, SsAASAssS AeS"s
The following is the recently enacted
"Stubbs BILL" as it appears in the Sec
retary OF States office:
Be It enacted by the General Assembly
OF the State OF Oaio, that Section 6944
OF the revised Statues be amended, and
Section 7O32 be supplemented as fol.
lows:
SECTION 694a. Whoever sells or bar
ters any spurious liquors on the first
day of the week, commonly called Sun
day. e1cept upon the ,oritten prescription
Of a pracsicing physician. shall be fined
not more than fifty dollars
"SEc. 1882 Whoever on the first day
OF the week, commonly called Sunday,
participates in or exhibits to the public,
with or without charge or admiltance,
in any building, room, ground, garden
or other place In this State, any theat-
:ical or dramatic performance of any
kind or description, Or equestrian or
circus performance ofjugglers, acroha.s,
rope-dancing ,sparring exhibitions variety
shows, negro minstrelsy, living statuary,
balooning or any baseball playing, or
auy ten-pins or other games OF similar
kind or kinds, or participates In keep.
ing any low or disorderly house OF re-
sort, or shall sell. dispose OF or give
away ale beer, porter or spurious liquors
aYpendant or adjacent thereto, wheresny
such shows, or place is kept, he or she
shall, on complaint made within twenty
days thereafter, be fined in any sum not
exceeding 800, or be confined in the
county Jail not exceeding six months, or
both, at the discretion OF the Court.
SEC. 2. Original Section 6944 and
1892 OF the Revised Statutes are hereby
repealed.
SEC This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
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GET YOUR TICKETS.

Mr. 8. DENooN has been employed BY
the Passenger Department Of the Clese-
land & Pittsburgh r. r. Persons going
West on business or pleasure, or for the
purpose Of selecting aud locating lands
are einvited to call on him before select
ing their route. For safety, speed. COM
fort. and satisfactory attention to travel
ers the Cleveland & Pittsburgh and
Pittsburgh 1T. Wayne & Chicago roads
are unrivalled. Every information can
be had BY addressing him at Woodsield
Ohio, March l 1881.