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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24
The Courts.

The Supreme Court having finished
its labors after a seige of two.and- ah.,l
weeks adjourned stnie die on Wednes
day morning to meet in Opelousas on
the 5th of next month.
Circuit Court was also adjourned
sine die on same day, no business hav-
ing been transacted owing to the alb
sence of Judge Farmer.
District Court will convene on Tues
day, the 9Th day Of July, Monday be-
ing "the day we celebrate" and legal
holiday. Judge Richardson is now in
New Orleans, but will no doubt return
in time to open Court ON the first day
of the session. There is considerable
business before the Court and how
ever well our lawyers would like to
spend the remainder of the heated
term in rejuvernating on the banks Of
our fishing streams or in idle indol-
ence, they are liable to be compelled to
endure another seige in our old barn
of Courthouse for at least another
three weeks.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

The TELEGRAPH on part of its Edi-
tor returns thanks to his old friend,
Geo. Gunby, Esq, fora bag Of fine
apples and kind Invitation to visit
his home in the tsMOuntains" of Union.
We know the Editor would like very
much to take advantage of his kind
offer of hospitality, in as much as he
is now suffering from Il protracted seige
ofsickness, but being confined to his
room at this time, he is not sufficiently
ON the "mcnd' to accept. Speaking Of
hot weather reminds us that we arc
experimenting down this way, accord
ing to the new version, 4 bit of IIadcs
just now.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

A dispatch received in this City
Wednesday morning from Judge Far
mer, dated at New Orleans, announces
his resignation as Judge of the Court of
Appeals. No reason for tho resigna-
ton were assigned that we arc aware
of, but VIC learn that the resignation
is to take effect Immediately. The bar
of this city is unanimous in express
sions of regret at losing Judge Farmer
from the bench, as his ability as
lawyer and a judge is universally
acknowledged. The name of Judge II.
w. Richardson has been suggested by
this bar to fill the vacancy caused by
Judge Farmers resignation, but it is
questionable as to whether he will ac-
cept, or rather consent to apply for the
place. One thing is certain, he would
receive the unanimous support of the
bar of this city for the position and
there is not !, lawyer in the District, in
our opinion, who would be moro ac-
ceptablc to the people and the bar. His
acceptance however would cause a
vacancy in the Judgship of tho 5th
Judicial District. We have heard no
name suggested to fill that vacancy
provided Judge Richardson should
consent to fill the other, but we appre-
bend there would be no trouble in
getting a good lawyer from among the
many good ones at this bar to accept
the position.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

Mrs. Lewis d. Allen, Jr., and the
Misses Lizzie and Alice Brady, depart
ed Tuesday by the steamer Clara S.
Mrs. Allen goes to Biloxi, Miss, and
the Misses Brady to their home in
West Baton Rouge. A pleasant journey
and carly return echoes the wishes of
their host of friends.
The parties above mentioned were
turned over by Mr.. Allen to the tender
mcrcics of the dandy ladies heart
breaker, Liuct. Barroll, U. S. Navy,
who no doubt "tool1 'em through safe.''
That's where two heads do tho best
anyhOW-in q BarrOll.
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C,UCCESSiOS NOTICE.

state of LouisInna. Parish OF D"Achith
Fifth District Court.
No. 300.
S,i.cc.siou of JOSEPH IloFTNAS, Deceased
Whereas Moses IT Gmhn has pnLltloncd
tho court for letters of administration on
the estate of the lato JOSEPH iI0fFMAS,
deceased.
No, ice is hereby given 10 all whom II may
concern to show cause within ten hhy-
,yhv [ nc prayer q + the said petitioner should
No, ho ,rr,uicd AUSTIN GREEN,
Clerk
yICIrAEDSoN ~ McESEHY, Attya.
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SUCcESSION NOTICE.

Fifth District Court, Parish of Ounchitn
No. b.iS.
Succession OF III. Nj. and Il. X. Dry, decd.
Whereas John X. Stewart has potitioIcd
tho Court for letters OF administration on
tho estate of tho lato ii. NJ. and Il. II. Hry.
deceased.
Notice is hereby Hivon to all whom il
may concern to show cause within ton days
why tho prayer of tho said petitioner should
not DO granted. AUSTIN GREEN,
Clerk.
GARRETT 81 RUSSELL,
Attorneys.
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Communicable

ConImunicatcd.l
The heated term is upon us with a
vengeance, and Monroe offers no con-
ISOLATION to the swcltcring multitude,
having no resort where pleasant hour
might be spent. In other communi-
tics not near so largo or preventive as
this, there are groves to which cxcur-
sior,s are frequently made, and which
offer the pleasant opportunity OF
.tshakirg the dust" of a heated Cit y, and
the enjoyment of brief, but pleasant
hong. meath the shade of the spread
ing oak, and where the lovers OF the
ternsccorian art may "tip the light fan
tastic" to thir hearts content. we
feel confident that if some cnterprlsing
gentlemen would take the subject In
hand, and arranged park in some de-
sircable locality, not too far distant
from the city, and which would be ac.
ccssiblc by either rail or river, il
would be the best paying investment
that could be made. The refreshments
ice cream, lemonade, soda water
ctc.. would in short time cover tho
outlay OF money, and the projectors
would soon he deemed public bcncfac
tors.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

tumor has it that our ncighbors
over the way intend making an effort
to>iecurc the removal of the Courthouse
to Trenton. We have heard that $780,
600 has been subscribed towards build
ing the Courthouse, and that Trenton
will donate that amount to the parish
on the condition above mentioned.
We do not apprchcnd that there is
'nuch danger of our losing the Court
house, but the one we have has been
Il standing shame to our city and par
i5h for years, and it behooves our citi-
zcns, now that the question of u new
. Courthouse is being aggitatcd, to use
their utmost efforts, by individual
subscription should it be necessary, in
securing Courthouse that will be an
ornament to the city AMI a.n honor to
the parish.
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LEGAL. Advertisements.
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

Fifth District Court, Parish of Ouachitn.
No, 553.
Succession of WILLIAM SCHULTZ, decd.
Whoroas Charles Schulzo has potitioned
tho Court for letters of administration on
tho estate of tho lato William SchulHo de-
ceased. >.
Notice is hereby given to all whom II
may concern To show cause within ton days
why tho prayer OF tho said petitioner
should not DO granted:
GARRETT& RUSSELL,
Attorneys.
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OnaGhita Tele9 raph.
MONROE, La, JUNE PA, 1881.

Rs" The Editor was again confined
to his room Sunday, where he has
since remained unable to attend to any
part of his editorial duties His illness
is not serious, but facilitating and has
produced pretty general prostration.
He can still cast a shadow and expects
to pull through, with fair prospect,
however, it will take all summer.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24
IOFFICIAL.
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
CITY OF MONROE, June %, 1881.
The Council met pursuant to adj
journment.
Present-F. Endom, Mayor; +.
Carrot, w. =. Renwick, J. G. Sanders,
ID. NJ. Sholars, S. Meyer, G. c. Lewis
and +. w. Darlington.
Owing to temporary absence OF Sec
rotary, Mr.. Renwici> was appointed
Secretary pro ten.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
Resolved, That the Mayor appoint Il
Police Jury, (ora committee to be ap-
pointed by them,l of Ouachita parish,
and submit the following in reference
to building Courthouse, to-wit
That tho City Council and Police Jury,
appropriate 2 mills each of the taxes
for 1882, for building Il Courthouse, or
that the City Council and Police Jury,
ut Il date in November 1881, to be fix
ed, order elections to take the sense of
the property holders rs to increasing
the rates of taxation for the year 1882
and 1888, 5 mills in excess of Zoe; said
5 mills to be exclusively appropriated
to building II Courthouse. That said
committee report at the next session of
the City Council.
The Mayor appointed Nfcssrs. +.
Sholars on said COMMITTEES.
The following ordinance was adoptcd:
ORDINANCE NO. i30.
In reference to placing in any way GER
tain declared nuiSanccS on tho streets,
ETC., and prescribing penalties there
for.
BE ii ordained Ivy the Mayor and City
Council of Monroe.
Section /. That the following are
hereby declared to he nuisanccs any
dead fowl, fish or animal, (or any of
tho parts thereof, any ordurc, eXcre-
ment, offal, filth, foul or offensive mat
ter, stagnant, corrupt or putril water,
house, kitchen or bar-room refuse, and
all other offensive subtances.
Section 2. That all or any of tho nuis-
anccs declared in Section |, are prohi
] on or in any street, alley, banHucttc,
drain, or vacant lot in the City of
Monroe, or in or near any place so as
| to be carried by drain or otherwise in
| or upon any such street, alley, drain,
| banuucttc, or vacant lot, or on or under
the river bank in front Of tho City of
! Monroe.
Section 3. That the owner (or in
case of leased promises, the lessee oc-
coupan) of any premises, whence any
of said nuisanccs may have been taken
or removed and placed upon or in any
of the prohibited places enumerated in
section 2, shall be arrested by the police
on the complaint of any citizen or
policeman and fined by the Recorder
not less than five dollars nor more than
twenty-five dollars for each oflensc,
and in default of payment of the fine
| imposed shall be sentenced to work on
the public streets, provided said owner
or lessee occupant may make affidavit
againt the person actually violating
Section 2, and on arrest and punish
ment Gin the same way az set forth in
this Section against the owner or lessee
occupanD of said person or persons
then said owner or lessee occupant
shall be released from arrest and pen
atty.
| Fir. ENDOI, Mayor.
The Council then adjourned to Mon
day, 81 June, 1881, at p. m.
r. ENDOM, Mayor.
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The Mayor has served notice on the
property holders to strictly comply
with the sanitary regulations. This is
well timed, and we hope that all will
comply with these regulations. Monroe
has an cnviablc reputation for being a
healthy city, ana we desire to see her
retain it. A judicious use of lime would
be beneficial.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CUCe,I;SSION NOTICE.

state OF Louisiana, Parish Of Duachita.
Fifth District Court.
No. Jbi
Succession OF WILLIAM MAYER, Deceased
Whereas Alex. Myatt has pctitioncd tho
Court for letters of administration on tho
estate of the late WILLIAM MhYEiI, decd
Notice is hereby given to all whom It may
concern to show cause within ton days
why the prayer Tho said petitioner should
not be granted. AUSTIN ffEIIN,
Clerk.
BOATNERt & LIDDEhL, Att'ys.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

We have received an invitation from
the Louisiana State University and
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
of which Col. VIM. Preston Johnston
is President, to be present at the Con-
mcnccment exercises of that institution
beginning on the 1st of July and clos
ing on tho 4th with a grand ball. We
return thanks with expressions of re-
gret at our inability to attend.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

The Bulletin suggests that our citi-
zcns scelcbrate the ssslorious Fourth
From the dodgers conspicuously posted
around our city we gather, that that
portion of our citizens, known rs the
Nations Wards intend doing so, with
u vengeance.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

At tho election soon to be ordered,
4 tax of five mills for the purpose of
building now Courthouse will be
presented to the people for ratification
or rejection. Do they want a new
Courthosc, or will they refuse to vote
the tax?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

The thermometer during the past
week has ranged from 81 and as nigh
as IS. And yet every fellow you meet
informs you that it's hot as as -
Hadcs. This you are not supposed to
know, so you just get out in the sun
for a short time, and you'll soon be
convinced that the vcracity of the big
gest liar in the city on this theme is
beyond all doubt.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

The crops of both corn and cotton are
reported to. be good, but in places,
especially in this immediate vicinity,
rain is badly needed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

The question of a new Courthouse or
no Courthouse will be placed before
the people at an carly day. Will they
vote the tax?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

From what We can learn of the kill
ing of the jewish pcddler; Silversteins
whom our citizens will remember at
having passed through this city some
time since, by one DR.. Flemming, just
above the line in Arkansas, we con-
denim it as :, most atrocious and will
full murder. Silverstein was accom-
panied by his little son at the time of
the murder, and begged for his fathers
life, but his appeals were wasted upon
the blood-thirsty william, who with
murder in his heart, shot down the de-
fenceless man, while his little son
looked on, horror stricken, and unable
to do aught to save his fathers life.
Silverstein's remains were brought by
his jewish brethren to Bastrop and in
DR.. Flemming made his escape and
may never be brought to trial. If he
docs the "insanity dodge" will no
doubt be invoked, for as the story is
told, after accomplishing the murder
of his victim, after having followed
him up for some time, for that pur-
pose, che laid down his gun and
wept." There are few cases in our
opinion where the old Mosaic law of
can eye for an eye, and q tooth for a
tooth'' should be invoked, as we con-
slider the question of life and death the
most sacred thing known to laws,
human and divine, (and we incline to
the opinion that life is above human
institutions) but so long as the law re-
mains upon the statute books making
the wilful murder Of a human being
punishable with death, we think, in a
case of this sort, the full penalty of the
law should be injected out to the guilty
party.
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RAnuN Il. LINE.

The following A steamboats, make close
connections with tho Laura Leo and give
prompt dispatch to all business
-E Ii ROSA h., Hrunor Master.
k1s34ae FAIR Play, lsnbun
DOVE, Butler IS
Ono or the other Of tho above boats will
mako weekly trips into tho bayou Barthol-
For freight or passage apply on board, or
to j. Hoffman, agent, Monroe, In.
j. NJ. RABUN.
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tt,1'J1DS,

COTTON,
a WEEKLY JOURNAL,
Published Every Saturday Morning
TIE
COTTON PUBLISHING COMPANY
j.. q. PtNTUAM, Treasurer.
OFFICE: WILLIAM ST, NEW YORK
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
Ne Cory, ono year ....'...S"' w
Single Copies, ten ccnts.
! Al! communications should TO addressed to
L.. q. I'INKlAM,
! No. /, WILLIAM. STREET, NEW Your,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24

Will the people vote tax for a new
Courthouse?
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REGULAR WEEKLY PACKET TO
VICKSBURG.

REGULAR WEEKLY PACKET TO
VICKSBURG.
Leaves every SATURDAY, at 6 p.m.. for
Yicksburg, Nntchez, Davis's Bend and in
ternediate landings. Tho elegant steamer
LaERe J. NJ. WHITE.
J. ". TObin Master, Curt Holmes Clcrk
leaves as above, connecting at Vicksburg
with Parisot's Line for 0lt points on tho
Yazoo, Sunilower, Deer Creek and ITALIA
llatchie.
@. Y. WORK. BROCKE1SrN
GEO. ID. HITE,
Through bills of laiing signed to Monroe
Trenton and all stations on Nicksburg.
Shreveport and Texas Railroad.
w. Il. BROCK EFT, Agent,
No. IS Magazine street.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-06-24
GLEASON 1881 and 's3.

NENSUN i@SI HhU 80.
NEW ORLEANS AND OUACIIlTA
PACKET. TRENTON AND MONROE
WEEKLY PACKET.
Leaves New Orleans every Saturday ut
.. y. IN.
Leaves Monroe every wednesday at 8.
II. m.
For Trenton, Monroe, Columbia, lIar-
risonburg. Trinity, Troy and all interne-
diate landings on tho Black and Ouachita
rivorS.
The fine, fast, passenger steamer,
lalIIRRts3 ST. JOHN,
l.. d. DELAIIOUSSAYE,
Master.
viii leave regularly throughout tho season
as above, and will mako close cOnnCc-
ton w it'll the Rabun Limo for all points on
Bayou Bartholomew, D'Arbonnc and Saline
rivers. Tho patronage OF tho public Is rc.
specially solicited and tho assistance OF
friends earnestly requested.
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TRANSFORMATION.
INDEPENDENT NEW ORLEANS AMI
OUACIIITA RIVER LINE.

INDEPEN UENT NEW ORLEANS AND
OuACuITA RIVER LINE.
QUA ClIITA CITY, TRENTON 4 MONROE
WEEKLY PACKET,
Leaves New Orleans every SATURDAY for
Ouachita City, Trenton, Monroe and all way
landings, tho magnificent and fleet rassen-
ger steamer
IT, LAURA LEE,
,As$&E~6fG l.. y. DELAHAUSSAYE,N Master,
a. a. ROLAN ID, Click,
J. Hoffman, Agent,
will leave as above ana make close and
regular connections with tho lsabun Line,
for Bayous D'Arbone and Bartholomew.
For freight or passage apply on board or to
G. q. WAYNE, s. GrNvicr street,
N. NJ. CARTER, IS Magazine street,
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River News.

Since our last the river has fallen IS
inches, and is now reccding at the
rate OIL inches every 2l hours. II
stands now about 26 feet above low
water mark, and from present indica'
ton it is not improbable that through
navigation will be practicable as late
as the middle of August. Notwith-
standing that this is sshy time" the
packets have had fair trips, and con-
sequcntly we report moderately active
business on the levee.
BOATS DUE:
Corona, .........Ncw Orleans to Trenton
III. Hanna Blanks, I" {"
Dove, .................. Camden to Monroe.
d. Stein. ............. Camden to Trenton.
DEPARTURES TOMORROW.
IL. Hanna Blanks, ................fO N. o.
Corona ........................tOc N ~.
DUE MONDAY:
Earle, ....................N.O O. to Trc nton
Clara Observation-Disclosures. I"
DEPARTURES TUESDAY
Clara S.,....................... ....fOr N. u.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22

ken grains are found, and expels the
chat the husks) equally anbroken.
In looking at the chat, unbroken as
it comes from the mill, one would
suppose, until he has left and exam
ed it, that it still contains the aims
of rice.
In watching the operation Of this
working model, we could not refrain
from exclaiming, "When will wonders
ceaseqr. All honor to Mr.. Ply for
having honored New iberia by ma
king her the birthplace Of an inven-
tion which promises vast benefits to
all growers and consumers Of rice.
Let honor be given, also to the ver-
satile Creole gentleman who has Sc
ably encouraged and assisted Mr..
Ply in bringing this grand discovery
within the reach of the world. BE
patient and wait--but not for long.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22
A DESPERATE DUEL.
Two Arkansas Gentlemen Fight in
Mississippi.
Special to N. 0. Democrat.

LITTLE Rock, Sept. l5.-Addition-
al particulars of the duel fought at
Terrene, Miss, on Tuesday last, be-
tween Hon. Leland Leatherman and
Hon. James Rucker OF Arkansas City,
Ark, were received this evening.
The affair originated from remarks
made by the former gentleman in
reference to Rucker's ability as q
lawyer. This occurred in the court
room at Arkansas City, and so excl
ted did the parties become that pro-
ceedings were suspended and the
court adjourned unceremoniously.
Afterward challenge was dispatch
ed to Leatherman by Rucker. The
former accepted and named q place
on the opposite side Of the river, in
Mississippi, ashort distance from Ter
rene, as suitable spot for the en-
counter. At daylight, Tuesday,
Leatherman and Rucker repaired to
the spot, crossing the river in skiffs
in which were their seconds and ply
sicians, and at the bottom of which
lay the necessary pistols and ammu-
milton. The sun had not risen when
the grounds were measured and the
men took their places. Neither
showed any sign Of fear. At the
word three both fred simultaneously.
Rucker dropped on the ground with
q cry Of pain, being wounded in the
left side. The wound is said to be
mortal. Leatherman was dangerous
ly wounded in the arm. The men
were at once removed to the .Arkafi-
sas side. Both Leatherman and
Rucker are well known throughout
the Southwest. The former is the
mayor Of Arkansas City, the other a
lawyer of established reputation.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22
SOMETHING NEW.
Rice Planters, Attention!
Louisiana Sugar Bowl.


Responding to an invitation from
the brilliantly talented inventor, q
civil engineer and architect not un-
known to fame in Scientific France,
We visited q certain portion Of our
town, not much frequented, to wit
ness the operation of an entirely new
principle in rice milling.
The inventioRconsists in substitute
ing for the vertical movement in
common use, whereby rice is de-
corticared by, so to speak, q species
of pounding, rotary motion where
With the grains of rough rice are de-
corticated and polished through sim
ple friction with each other. The
object sought is to AVOID the break
age of grains and the pulVeriza-
ton of the husks which has cost so
much time in winnowing and seper-
alton of the broken from unbroken
grains. Our rice planters and rice
millers will readily imagine our de-
light in witnessing the operation Of q
working model which accomphshes
all the inventor claims for it, which is
to give to the world rice mill, which,
in an incredibly short time, converts
the rough into beautifully polished
rice, in which comparatively few bro
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22
Churns! Churns!

Having purchased the State Right for Pat.
toms Celebrated Rotary Churn, am
now prepared to fill all orders for the same.
They sell on sight Cali and see them at the
Baton Rouge. La ANTHONY WAX,
Sole Agent for Louisiana,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22

Having q very large
stock Of Silver.PlateA
Ware on hand, / viii
thirty days, at q reduc-
PER CENT. Now is
IS. CASTORS, CAKE
ITCHERS, BUTTER
GREAT BARGAIN.
ranted to be the BEST
JOHN JOHNSON.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-22

We do not make half enough of
our regular army heroes, says the
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Many a brave fellow is permitted to
rust out on the plains, who in other
countries would be called home and
stationed where he might enjoy his
turn Of ease and pleasure. There
are so many fellows in the army who
are not heroes occupying all the soft
places by detail, through influential
politicians, that. there is no room for
brave heroes except at the front.