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The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
PAPA. Don's Bury lie Deep.

In the spring of 1869, a little
girl died OF consumption in Fred
erick City, aged eight years and
.bree months. A few days be-
fore she died she called her
father to her bedside and said f:
Papa, when I die dou's bury
me- deep-not more than so
Deep" holding up her tender
and emaciated arm and messur
ing from her shoulder ont. ION,
it ia SO hard to be pnt down 50
| deep in The cold, damp ground,
and b!ease don't place any mar
| bic slab on my grave, 1t will be
80 dark under it; and it will press
so heavy upoo my little breast.
Sod my grave nicely, aud plant
q tree at its head, so that the
wild birds can gather in its
branches and sing for me" AT
ter pause she continued. "But
it seems to me I would rather
have our own birds sing for me
than the wild birds. Couldn't
YOU let brother Willie and sister
Emma bring our cage of little
birds out to the graveyard every
Sunday morning and leave them
to sing for me all day? When
YOU are all at church in town it
won't seem 80 lonesome out by
myself" A few days after this
Anna died, and her affsctionate
parent did everything as she re-
quested. She was buried shall
low, the grave nicely soddsd and
q tree planted at it's head. And
still every Sunday morning VIII
| lie and Emma can be seen going
out to the cemetery with their
cage of little birds to Anna's
grave.-Exchange.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

Efforts ara being made by
those interested to have the
Bonnet Care Crevasse closed.
The city OF New Orleans is
deeply interested in this work,
as the Mississippi water, run
ming through this vase, pours
into Lake Ponchartrain, threat
ening to destroy the salt water
fish and oysters of that Lake
as we'll as those in Mississippi
Sound Congressman Hooker,
of Mississippi, introduced a bill
at the last session of Congress
asking for an appropriation OF
10000 to close this cravasse.
He has recently made personal
inspection Of the damage done TO
the Lake and Gulf waters along
the shore by the Bonnet Carre
outlet, and will renew his eff ,rts
for an appropriation at the next
session of Congress.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

The honor of being the source
of the Mississippi has in turn
been claimed for several little
lakes. but the Itasca for several
years past has been considered
the true source of that mighty
river. But it seems there is a
new claimant. Capt. Glazier,
who has been on an exploring
expedition with q small party in
canoes, conducted by an Indian
guide, claims to have discovered
the real source of the beautiful
little lake of sparkling water
three-quarters of a mile above
Lake Itasca, with which it is
connected by a rapid stream.
Hereafter "Lake Glazier" may
occupy an honorable position in
the biographies. ORLEANS
States.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
The Hard Grip Of Povyrty.

What a painful thing to see
children growing up Into condl-
tons under which their parents
have uithered before their time.
What panied faces we see in the
mothers of these children-what
patient faces, what faces con-
tracing with care, but not one
in thousand opening out to the
divine Infinite. Think Of the
many men aud women walking
these streets to whom the beau
tiful day, the blue sky, tue life
giving air brings no pleasure;
who see no beauty in tie mira
cles Of night; no sweetness ID
the harmony of nature; to whom
the sight of a flower brings o
sigh and the laugh OF a child a
tear; people who carry burp
ing sickness in their hearts be-
cause the hard grip OF poverty
is on them, and they behold
nothing in the future but unre
hitting toll or worse-the i'm
possibility Of getting work, and
consequently beggary and star
vation-Exchange.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
COTTON sEEDUIL.

The eating world will have oc-
casiou TO throw up its cap if the
discovery lately announced that
cotton seed oil is "a satisfactory
substitute for lard" be confirmed.
T hope it il true, for the sake es
pecially Of the many housekeep-
ers who are sonely tried in their
cooking by that product OF the
swine, which, like butter. varies
in quality, and whose odor, when
sizzling in the frying pan,
awakens in the Imaginative
XII chen goddess visions OF pent-
up, garbage fed and shiny pork
ers. and. maybap, a notion or two
OF trichinae snugly enscopsed IN
the oozy vesicIes. No one Is
afraid Of good vegetable oil. Its
impressions are cool and historic
aad agreeable. It whispers OF
dewy meadows, refreshing
breezas, sweet aromas and so Oh.
But lard! Every thing it sug-
costs is heating and exaspera-
ling. However, more to the
point: Col O. y. Nelson, o.
Huntsville, Alabama, says be
has repeatedly used cotton seed
oil at his house and finds il
equal to the best article Of lard
A hotel-keerer at Memphis pub
fishes statement to the same
effect. It has been tried by sew
sral citizens of Tuscumbia, Ala.
who say that they fad no differ
ence between the oil and lard as
an article for cooking. The best
thing about it, as most economl
nal housewives will say, it is the
cost, that being now not more
than half the price of the porl
extract. And should this dis
coverv tnrn ont a fact undeniable
what a revolution it will produce
in the pork trade! And what al
impulse ii will give to the cottor
interest, coming just in time tt
speed the revival of industry ant
enterprise in the South.
Everybody must grease tn,
pan-the hygienist for his roll
the beet. eater for his steak-an.
all will heartily welcome til
sweet, translucent distillation 9
nature.-(N. Y. Tribune.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

II wonder what has become OF
the scissors ?" said Mrs. John
son, the other day. II have
been looking for them all the
evening and can't find them high
ROW. After awhile the hired
Dutchman commenced pulling
off his boots. preparatory to go
ing to bed. "All dis day." sal
he, II tink I got some little
grabble stones in my poot. !
kess { kit out now" When he
turned up his boot all that be
could find in it was a thimble, a
pair Of scissors, half a loaf Of
bread. and q few dozen tacks.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
Senator Garland, Of Arkansas,
yas appealed to by Forrest and

Senator Garland, OF Arkansas,
was appealed to by Forrest and
Stream for directions how to
copk a 'possum. "The bent Of
my mind" be replied, sis that if
you would boil the 'possum In
salt and red pepper water until
he is quite tender, and then
brown him we'll in an old-fash-
toned oven. or skillet, wherein
around his body q goodly num-
Der of potatoes are baked and
Drowned. you would have a dish
unrivaled and more than Orien.
tai, and a person who could not
relish it, whether be took the
'possum hot or cold, would have
no celestial ire IN his foni, nor
music either" As to whether a
'possum is eaten hot or cold, TIE
Senator confessed inability to
decide. Rather than miss him
entirely" he added. Il would
try to eat him in any way I
could find him. AMI really I am
OF opinion that he is better hot
or cold, according to the state
he is in when ! last partake oil
him"
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

John W. Brookwalter. Demo
cratic nominee for Governor of
Obs, is wealthy manufactures
and the second largest farmer III
the United States. He began life
as q poor country boy.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

A vote was recently taken in
North Carolina on the question
Of prohibition, which resulted in
large majority 1t tho votes be-
ing cast in favor OF free whisky.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
JOHNSON GRASS.
New Orleans Times !

80 many inquiries are Deine
made in reference to the John
son or Means grass that we re-
fer to it again for the ihforma-
ton Of our readers. Seed
may be procured in New Or
leans from our prominent seeds
men in small quantities. If pur-
chased 10 Alabama it will proba
bly, cost So SO per bushel. 4
half bushel of seed is sufficient
to plant an acre.
This grass is a species OF sor
ghum, and is Very tenacious OF
life, some say it is as hard to
get rid of as Coco, which We very
much doubt. The yield is i'm
mense, six to eight tons per
acre, as it can be cut several
times during the season. 1t
needs no reseeding, spripging up
every year from the roots.
In our mind there is no ques-
ton that the johnson Grass will
prove OF immense value to the
South, especially to persons en-
gagged in stock raising. Careless
people may expect it to become
q great nuisance if they allow it
to bone q great nuisance if they
allow it to exceed its bounds and
spread into the growing crops.
The following is from the Live
Stock Journal in reference to
this species OF grass:
The indications are that the
demand for johnson grass seed
will be greater than evei krowL
Wherever this grass is intro
duced, its unexceptional adapta
bility as a hay grass 10 this eli
mate has been acknowledged
We know Of one party who has
been feeding his work stock
alone upon johnson gross hay
for q month past-the stock die
not even enjoy the privilege O
pasturage Of any kind. During
the most Of the time, this stoeE
was used in the pillow, and die
fair, average work.
| This grass is coming into higi
favor in Texas where the sea
| sons are suitable-in localitie
where the wild, native grasse
have or are failing It is we'll Il
state that we have never heart
of any dissatisfaction with it il
that State, but know Of partie
who regard it as the best of ha
grasses for Texas. A few day
ago We learned from reliabl
source that Mr.. John T. Mont
gomery, Of Wilson county, Texas
had cut and saved sixty tons c
johnson grass hay, and was no
through with the first cutting
He is making a speciality {
Johnson grass and will be enable
to sell his present crop at fror
twenty to twenty. five dollars pc
ton 10 the San Antonio marke
Last year he disposed of hi
crop at twenty dollars per to,
He has purchased on OF the We
known Deaderick presses, and
will cost him but a nominal sui
; to bale his hay, SO as to be
= q
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

Cincinnati ia troubled With
highwaymen aud foot-pads, who,
in the suburbs. assault and rob
people.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

The drouth of South Illinois
in Kentucky and Tennessee is SO
severe that the corn crop OF that
section is destroyed.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

General Grant has bought a
$95 900 residence in New York,
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26
S. T. w. Meeks
G. E. N ERA L Il & II N y

For portable and stationary eng o.. miIh.
of different styles. saw aud grlss Al api
cotton gins, wagons, buggies, e ? ;lss, 81
sorghum mills, evaporators, anu , ,nns IL
ed observation-disclosures. feI 81 40;
sirons of purchasing wonld 90 VIZ shroue9
recei Q advantages by buying 'u'''
this agency. Address, ,,prr
Hamburg, az
by letter, who will promptly res RRosss
person. Refers to Messrs. JONI Jcd,a
A. L. Bussey, w. A. Harring ton, .s W.
VIM. Brown and Hoh. Jas bus'0'
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-26

An unpleasant trip-down two
flights OF stairs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
couP,s BIC SHOW.
some idea OF Its Extent-Tbe Principal
Attractions of the Ring.

The attractiveness of circus is peren-
nial It don't make any difference how old man
is, his fondness for the circus does not diminish.
The parade Of Coup's great show yesterday drew
to the curbstones large crowd In every street
through which the procession passed, and many
and warm were the encomiums passed upon the
immensely and variety Of the attractions dis.
played. The street parade, however, is only TO- ex.
cite the anticipation Of the regular exhibition
The small boy secs the closed cages as they
pass and Immediately skirmishes in every
Which to investigate the interior Of those cages
and TO see the elephants, the monkeys, the ponies
aud the clown. The performance yesterday alter.
witnessed. With the grand entree there appeared
THE CELEBRATED zuLUs,
who also performed the first regular net giving an
exhibition of their war-dances, throwing tile
assegai &c. The men are finely formed, aud In
dictate the possession Of great strength and ac-
tiyity. The woman Is comcly, and there Is n
dminnve Zulu that ihG attracted nnG G9hslde'SSe A.
the ponies in their different acts elected the
most emphatic admiration. These ponies display
almost human Intelligence, responding to the
commands of their trainer with an obedience that
might be emulnted by many diminutive humans.
as remarkable as the ponies, and when they leaped
over i've horses the applause was tremendous. The
wonderful act Of
THE cLoUD.FLYER LuLG
was revelation In circus attractions. The cala-
pult from which this man is projected Into space
Is singular piece of mechanical construction
When the lever was pulled aud Lulu was thrown
into the air the audience held their
breath, and when he fell into the net
and rcgaincd his feet there was a
big feeling of relief The races, with which the
performance concluded, were decided novelties
and were. witnessed with interest. The hurdle
race was brought TO an untimely conclusion by
an accident to Miss Yates, who was thrown from
from her horse, but was, fortunately, not much
injured. The Jockey race was quite exciting,
as were the Roman two-horse race
and the chariot race. The Indian act, where
the simulated sons of the forest chase fair
squaw aud finally capture her, was decidedly ex-
citing race. There will be but two more per.
formances and those should both be
crowded. The grounds OH the corner of
Ninth and streets look as IL an army was en-.
camred there, so great is the number of tents and
most perfect order prevails and the men live there
with apparently as much comfort as If they were
at home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Hon. John Goode, of Norfolk, addressed
the Conservatives last evening.
Mrs. A. King Chandler has opened a
new dry goods and notion store.
Professor Job G.. McVeigh, formerly of
this city, but now of Hannibal, Mo-, has been APP
pointed by the Governor of Missouri TO the Office
Of commissioner OF public schools of that State
The county court, the September term
of which was commenced last Monday, met yester.
day morning according TO Adjournment, and,
Without transacting any business, adjourned till
Monday next.
DIR. ID. NJ French, highly-esteemed
citizen, and prominent member OF the medical
profession, died suddenly from paralysis, at his
residence, on Washington street, about half past
one o'clock yesterday afternoon,
James Clevenger who was committed
TO jail few days ago in default of bond to keep
the peace attempted TO commit suicide by cutting
his throat yesterday, lie secured an old razor
somewhere and scratched his throat q little and
then changed his mind aud threw the razor away,
The Jury in the case of J. II. d. Smoot
and others, sureties Of Il, II. Dclehay the builder
Of the market.house against the city council, In
the circuit court yesterday, after being Out one
day, rendered verdict against the city and for
the plaintiffs, allowing them $3.50, with interest
/ from this date, The suit was for s5,4O0,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01

The members of the Columbia Boat
Club gave an interesting entertainment to their
friends last evening, which was greatly enjoyed
by the hundred or more ladies and gentlemen who
visited their cosy boat house. A tub race and
singe.scull shell race constituted the aquatic
portion Of the programme. The former had
eight entries, and was won by Mr..
Ed Odds who managed his shell tub
with great skin, and, avoiding the mishaps which
befell several of his competitors who illustrated,
by prcmaturcly capsizng the force Of the saying,
"Morc haste less speed" successfully maintained
his equilibrium, and crossed the line ahead. Those
who participated, besides Mr. Odds were Mcssrs
l.. C, Moore, b. I. Snyder, J. S. Zicger, @. W.
Henderson, w. Il. Williams, b. Stinemetz. and A.
May. The lucky winner was presented, amidst
the congratulations of Of admring friends with a
handsome lineup, deliberately engraved, the prize
being accompanied by remarks beiitting the oc.
cason by Mr. j. ii. Gordon
The single scull race was a straight-away from
the Aqueduct Bridge to the boat house. The en-
tries were Messrs. Moore, Lake, Smith, and DE
Roncary, and the race was won cleverly by Moore,
with Lake second. Smith and De Roncary fouled
when near the finish and were not placed. The
mishap, however, did not affect the leaders. At
the conclusion of the races the Columbus enter
tanned their friends with music and dancing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
Tho Northern NrnrItef.

The citizens of the northwestern por-
tion of the city haye displayed great energy and
taste in the erection Of the new market-house on
the corner of Seventh and streets. Every one who
has ever visited that section of the city remembers
the old. dilapidated sheds that stood on o street
and were used as market. The new market house
was commenced last June and completed yester-
day. It's model Of beauty, fronting on both
Streets 1t has ninety.six stalls with broad aisles
running through the length and breadth Of the
mncb poassd win ,bn sp,cnd td e
now offered them In the way of market.
Where the new market now stands Is the spot
where Johns restaurant stood. He sold the lease
to the Market Company and leased a house on o
street and turned IL into nrst-cass restaurant.
On the lot where stood the old market now stands
the Henry School building one of the finest and
best public schools IN the city The other portion
of the lot Is TO be used for high school building,
the foundation Of which is now being dug
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
----------s--
ARCHITECT CLARK,s REPORT.
improvements I'm ana Around the Capitol
nnd Their Cost.

Architect Clark, of the Capitol, has SUBJ
mitted his annual report to the Secretary Of the
Interior. The report includes the Capitol grounds,
the District court house. the Government Printing
Once, and plans for the school house of the Dis
trict for the year ending June 80, 1881 The report
states that the new elevator in the south end Of
the House side is nearly completed. 1t suggests
that the bath rooms be removed from their pres
ent location which is dark and gloomy, to the foot
of the elevator. BY making this change the
restaurant can be extended so as to give private
room for members, as is done in the Senate wing
The gallery Of the old Hall Of Representatives
has been made fire-proof. The Senate Chamber
has been painted and regilded, the corridors and
many rooms reprinted also. The iron panels have
been taken from the ceiling of the Senate and
glass substituted. By the addition of skylghts the
north gallery of the Senate is now as light the
south. Mr. Costaginni has painted in frcsco on
the belt Of the rotunda THE settlement Of New
by tho late Mr., Drqmidl, and he :. is
of fndSpSnde nc 1T is proper W" to say" says
Architect Clark, that Mr.. Brumidi made the de-
signs for these sections only in small size and Mr.
Costaginni has had to make the fpll.sized car.
toOns." II Is decided TO overcome about fifty feet
of elevation to, the Capitol building along its
and ssHp SS In the 6ETg the
men. In this is included sl,2i550 for horses and
carts. The extension of the Public Printing Office
Is now rcuuy lOI rOOHllB, ulu IL Will NC Completed
by the time of the next regular session of Congress.
Tho following amounts have been expended dur
ns che year For the G"PC from June
amount appropriated was S57 900, but 1000 of that
amount was returned to the Treasury, being una
ratus of the Senate, $1,000; for that of the House.
$4,000; for lighting the Capitol and
grounds s3l,H2.Q7. The appropriation was
s39,O00. The balance has been returned to
the Treasury. For the Capitol grounds, 100000,
minus s2lS.O9 cash on hand) was expended
percentages. For the extension OF the City Hall,
sl0S, 53iGl was expended; the amount appropri.
ated was sll7,000. For the extension of the Gov
eminent Printing ONCE, $50, G0i.S2 has been ex-
pendedi amount appropriated, $4,000
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
STUPID PROCEEDINGS,
How the ComnIssioners Acted In Road.
way Case.

To the Editor OF THE REPUBLICANS
The award of $500 to Mrs. Victoria A.
Burr, September "a for cutting road through her
farm was by second jury upon an appeal by the
commissioners from like award of jHry, March
IL. The laying out Of the roai WIS strenuously
resisted by Mrs. d. on the ground that II was not
needed public improvement and would be very
expensive work, while the present highway past
the farm needed much to be improved. But when
resistance seemed vain she offered TO withdraw
opposition on payment Of $3.50 damages. No notice
was taken of the OFFER and jury being summoned
gave her $500. Then the Commissioners threat
ened an appeal unless she was willing TO settle on
the basis Of her former proposition for $3.50 This
she OF course refused. But when new
Jury was about TO be summoned she offered
70 abate 500 from the Judgment, provided
that amount should be spent IN needed i'm
provcments OF the public road leading to
her farm. No notice was taken Of this offer, but
new Jury wns summoned, who gave the same
award as the former jury. The District Is now
com pelled, in consequence OF these williul blum
uers o! its Commi sioners, not only pay $50 more
tnnn the owner of the farm offered to accept, but
other Incidental expenses, including the cost OF
Two Juries, amounting probably TO about 500 And
Al LOT whatY 10 make n short road on the verge
OF the Districtwhich can never be thoroughiarc,
az an estimated cost Of from 81 500 10 $1,000, cxcu-
sive OF costs already ncurred-for II is one of the
ugliest pieces OF grading conceivable. How much
better q make and keep in repair roads leading
out OF the city like spOkcs of wheel than TO cut
crossroads near the verge Of the District for the
aocommodation of nobody but few Maryland
mrmcBt V. A. b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01

woRMLEy's.-E. A. Acton, Philadelphia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-01
A Garfield Memorial Hospital Proposed.
An,nno tba liars at the nistrirt build-

AMONG IIlU CWIIVT5 NJ I1IU DIsVTICI U11Iu-
ings yesterday was DIR. f. A. Ashford, who pre-.
sented petition, signed by q number of the lead
ing citizens of the District which stated that for
the purpose of perpetuating the memory of the
late President Garfield In an appropriate manner,
II had been suggested that u national Garfield
memorial hospital be established in the city of
Washington, where he was SO ruthlessly
stricken down in the discharge Of his public
duties It is requested that the Commissioners
will promptly call meeting Of the residents Of
the District and citizens generally TO take such
action as will insure the accomplishment Of the
object upon the broadest basis Of Q common hui
mainly The signers of the petition are as fol-
lows Messrs. NJ. d. Helm, q. L. Hagner, W. s.
Thompson, ", stickney !; n Burritt, +; A; Ash
il. /. Blackford, +. A. Fill, Young & Caldwell, W.
s. Hutchins, ]. b. Scott, Steiger u Licberman A.
HYDE Clarence NJ. Barton, A. Y. p Garnett, ii. C.
Spencer J, G, Bcrret, Riggs Il Co., Edward Abner,
md w w. CorcOrau