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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

n hollow tree in southern California
has been converted into n dwelling.
Doors and windows have been put in,
and floors built for eight stories, the en-
trance to them being made by means
of a ladder. Out side the topmost room
is small balcony, shaded by the
foliage of the tree
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

Hon. III. w. billiard, our Minister
to Brazil, has been denounced by the
Brazilian Parliament for having at
tended an anti-slavery meeting. Mr..
Hiiiiard is a Georgian, and was re-
garded as rather Democrat than n
Republican when appointed. - Chicago
Tribune.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14
VOCATIONAL.

T OUIsIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
AG RICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE.
THE next session of this Institution begins
Il October 5, 1880, and closes July 5, 1881.
FACULTY:
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON.
President.
.- J. w. NICHOLSON,
Professor of Mathematics.
GEORGE S. THOMAS,
Professor of Ancient Languages.
L. w. SEWELL,.
Professor of Modern Languages.
Il. S. MCCULLOCH,
Professor OF Analytical Chemistry, Natural
Science and Physics, including
Astronomy. .
J. II. RANDOLPH, JR.,
Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, in
Guiding workshop instruction
t in construction.
l.. w. CONERLY,
Instructor in Scientific Agriculture and
Experimental Farming.
DIR. J. w. DUPREI1,
Surgeon.
Professor of Military Science and Tactics,
and Commandant of Cadets.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

Longfellow, the poet, to Father Ryan
the poet priest: "When you call your
self sthe last and least of those who
rhyme you remind me of the graceful
lines of Catullus to Cicero: Receive
the warm thanks of Catullus, the least
of all poets; as much the least of all
poets as you are the greatest of all adj
vocates.' Last and least can no more
be applied to you than 'pessimus' to
CatulluS."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

IT is amusing to see Mr.. Hiiliard, the
old pro.slayery Alabama politician,
out-Heroding Herod. Such is invaria-
bly, the history of renegades. "When
converts first begin TO sing, their
happy souls are on the wing."-Mo
bile Reqisfer
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

i live for those that love me,
For those who know me true,
For the heaven that smiles above mo
And waits my spirit, too;
For the wrongs that need resistance,
For the cause that needs assistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that can do.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14
CITY STEAM SAVv-MII.E..


Having purchased the interest OF the sue
cession OF IL. NJ. Bry, deceased, the under
signed, of the late firm of Bry Il Muir, be-
comes sole proprietor of the Monroe City
Steam Saw and Planning Mill, and will
lumber, pine or cypress, planning, making
shingles, &c, to pc furnished, on short
notice, in any quantities desired. \ large
lot of superior, timber, both pine and
cypress, on hand. Prices to suit the times.
Address orders to J. X. MUIR,
Il. q. Box 81.
Monroe, September, 20. 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

Hon. b. F. Jonas, our United States
Senator, has laid us under obligations
for copy of Diseases of Swine
I'ORchatouIt Gazette.
We trust the editor of the Gazette
will follow strictly the rules laid down
in the book for complete cure, and
hope shortly to chronicle his complete
restoration to health.-Cfty Item.
Benefited will follow the directions
closely. His motto is, "Whole hog or
none."-iS. Inn,nao,3,y Farmer. .-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14
WHISKY BIENylLLE.
lspnrtn Rural Times l.

In as much as it is alleged on the
part of some of those who are fivoring
the sale of whisky in this parish, that
physicians will charge for prescriptions
and certificates for whisky in case a
majority of the people say ono license"
at the election next Monday, we pub
lish the following which will forever
set the matter ut rest. Every physi-
clan in the parish but three, have
readily signed the same. We are sor-
ry we could not publish the same in
time to get over the parish before the
election:
ARCADIA, La, Dec, 2lst, 1880.
Whereas it is urged by those in favor
of the retailing of spirits that Doctors
will charge for certificates and pre-
scriptions for whisky. We never did
and we never will charge for either.
| We do not sell spirits and will not in
the future.
| t* B. w. GLOVER, M. ID.
w. G. PATTERSON, M. ID.
| ARCADIA, La, Dee. Goth 1880.
Since it is alleged by those in favor
of the retailing of whisky, that in case
the license is prohibited that Physi-
clans will monopolize the selling OF
whisky, by giving certificates, pre-.
scriptions, &C., charging for the same,
this is to certify that we the undersign.
cd Physicians will have nothing to dc
with the selling of whisky or charging
for whisky prescriptions.
f. COURTNEY, NJ. d.
A. j. KoLB, M. ID.
FoUTs & HARRELL, NJ. DIS.
J. @. BROWN, M. d.
J. III. Owens, M. ID.
Mr.. LEBANON, Dec, 22nd, 1880.
We hereby certify that we will not
charge any one for whisky prescrip-
tions, and not sell the same only in n
medical light.
j. NJ. MORGAN, NJ. ID.
HENRY BRYANT, NJ. ID.
II. a. CRAWFORD, M. ID.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14
HA"nURG
HIGH SCHOOL,

This Institution, for both SEXES, after n
recess for Christmas, will reopen on
Monday, january 10Th, ISSI.
Six and a quarter months of the school
wear vet remain. One hundred and twenty
five dollars in cash, or sight draft on New
Orleans, will pay all school expense. in the
house OF the Principal, for this period, eN-
cept books and music tuition.
our rolls go beyond $50. The school is in
a fine condition for study. The village is
relired and healthy; the academy and
boarding house buildings and furniture are
all new. The teachers are all professional,
and board with the Proprietor.
We candidly believe that we can. and we
do, render better service to boys and young
men under Is or 20 years old, than all the
colleges put together.
Pupils designing to enter can take Il
Onachita boat and stop mt Marie Saline
landing, and there find conveyanccs any
day for Hamburg.
ID. c. b. CoNNERLY,
December n, 1850. Principal.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

There is no word in the English
language, no matter how complicated,
that Dave Robinson is not as familiar
with as if he had made it himself.
care these terrapins you have here on
Galveston Island amphibious ?" asked
a newly arrived stranger. care dey
Why, boss, dey is one
oh de chief delickicies oh de season.
Epicacs jess lib on 'em. / should say
dey was lamfiberous.' - Galceston
Ne,Us
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

A little boy in Georgia, who wrote
to Santa Claus for pony, was wise
enough to add: "Postscript-If he is
a mule pleas ty his behine legs
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

City Council of the City of Monroe,
That the sum of twenty-four dollars is
hereby appropriated to pay the COM
election in the City of Monroe in May
1880, and the Treasurer is directed to
issue warrants to said commissioners !
to said amount, on the approval of the
Mayor.
Approved, FIR. ENDoM,
VISA .5E- Mayor.
On motion of Mr.. Garrett, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed by
the Mayor to confer with a Committee
of Trustees of the Female Academy in
regard to the future disposal, of the
Academy.
: =; S +: S#sstsH Committee
Mr.. Renwick introduced Ordinance
No. 423, which, on motion, was
adopted unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1923.
Appropriating twenty-five, dollars to
buy wood for those unable to buy
the same.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
City Council of Monroe, That the
sum of twenty-five dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated out of
any moneys in the Treasury not other
wise appropriated for the purpose of
buying wood for those who are un-
able to buy the same.
I'd. That the Mayor as chairman of
committee on relief, be, and he is here
by authorized to disperse said sum.
Approved, FIR. ENDoM, I
Mayor.
The Council adjourned to meet LIST
Monday in February next at 1880 p.
m.
FIR. ENDoM, Mayor.
l.
James Washington, colored, was
elected Justice of the Peace in Peyatt
township. Yesterday he came to town
for his commission. Entering the Sec
rotary of States Office he advanced TO
where Mr.. French sat, and asked:
4 els your name de Secretary oh
State?.'
elm the Secretary of State"
s'I wish you'd gin me my commits
sion, please" ae4.s.. .5,r
"What commissioner -i.
tFer jestice OBJ de peace" s1 IL
"You'll have to see the County Clerk
and qualify before can issue n com
mission" IS ff-Is sssls-.... ze.1...,
''I1oW QoeS yer tqualiiy, DOSS." H I.r
4 "Wby, swear that You are qualified
to discharge the duties Of the Office y
Mr.. Washington, went down and
called upon the county clerk. When
the oath was administered he swal-
lowed it as though such diet would
agree with him.
"Can you write your Names" asked
the clerk.
sCourse / kim"
"Sign the paper" ae-- .-..
"I'se got de rheumatic bad in my
hand.''
"You'll have to show that you car
:. write before you get your commits
sion." -s
tI doesn't wanter be .pradin' my
larnin'A My ole marster teached me
never to 'splay my knowledge"
'tAre you going to sign this paper p
emo, I-isn't; L amt no writin mars
ter. flyer want my name signed
sign it yerself. Ruther Ethan make
> such miration bout de commission
1 won't take it," and he went away
Tits an actual fact that he couldn'
y counterfeit a single letter of the al
phabet--Little Rock Gazette.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

MONRoE BAKERY,
DESIARD STREET,
ANDREW ]. HERRING,
Successor to ii. Potzold,) Proprietor.
Families supplied with bread made of the
best flour and by an experienced baker
Cakes of every kind kept for sale, or made
to order.
FANCY GROCERIES, TOBACCO, GIG AIRS
Fruits, CONNECTIONS, &c, ~
Kept in stock and will be sold at the lowest
market price. June 4, 1850. 1Y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

A Boarding DEPARTING mt has been cstab
lished at the University, which is to be
under the management of a competent
Steward, elected by the Board of Super
visors. Students can also secure board and
lodging, if they so desire, with good families
living in Baton Rouge or vicinity, at from
$3.50 to SIS per month.
The monthly fees, payable quarterly in
advance, by each Cadet, shall be as fol-
lows:
Lodging and servants attendance......1 SO
Washing and mending ......... ......-.....2 90
Fuel and lights. 90
Medical attendance and medicines.....2 90
~
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

Approved,
FIR. ENpoM, Mayor.
Several petitions were presented,
asking for reduction in assessment of
taxes, which We're referred to the
Finance Committee.
Mr.. Garrett presented the following
ordinance, which, on motion, was
adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 422.
Appropriating twenty-four dollars TO
pay commissioners of election held
in May, 1850.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-01-14

Total, per month .......,...... ...........SI9 90
Annual incidental fee, $40.
Prof. j. W. NICHOLSON, the Senior Pro-
fessor of the Faculty, will act as President
until one is elected.
No distinctions shall be made between
Cadets, whether boarders in or out of the
University.
Cadets shall be required to purchase their
own text books, and provide themselves
with the uniform designated by the regula-
tions.
1t is the intention of the Board to proceed
Immediately with the organization of the
Agricultural and Mechanical department.
To this end il has secured the services of
experienced and competent instructors.
For further information, address
LEON JASTRGMSKI,
Nice-President Board of Supervisors.
October s 1850. V1Gn5 SIN
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29

They had just the loyeliest sleighine
in Philadelphia all last week, and young
keepitup was out enjoying it all one
afternoon. When he drove into the
stable, oh. but the man was mad. He
roared when he looked at the horse and
danced around, and as Uncle Remus
says, "he Gust, he did"
"Look at that hcss," he walled,
''lOOk at that boss! Amt drv hair on
him an he's nigh ready to drop. That
q pretty loOkin' way to bring in boss.
Nice man. you are. to let a good boss
tor
Young Keepitup was fairly aston
ished. MAN aliver' he yelled. pict-
uring his amazementi in his voice, - and
what did you expect when I hired him?
When horse is costing me an even
five dollars an hour he's got to keep
moving, you understand. When I'm
paying out more than eight cents every
minute, can't afford to let no horse
lean up against an ice-box while he
figures out the oat crop of the United
States for 1880. did my level best to
keep my whip arm warm, and then l
couldn't get more than 1925 an hour
out OF him. 1 didn't hire the horse to
rest him. Now, if you had only
charged fifteen cents an hour . would
have the horse fed every thirty minutes
while / was out, and l would have
rocked him to sleep in my arms,
wrapped him up in blankets and laid
him in the sleigh and hauled him back
to the stable myself. That is the differ
ence, you see, Mr.. Silkcracker. Here's
your money, and l want the same horse
or better one next Saturday after
noon, if the snow holds on"
And he went away. while Mr. Silk
cracker stood looking alternately at the
money and the horse. thinking it al
over.-Burlinq.on iidrkxye.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

The late Charles Tennyson Turner
was the author Of three hundred and
forty-0ne sonnets. against Petrarch's
three hundred and seventeen.
A LADY is at the head Of the Ten
nessee State Library. Mrs. Hatton. and
she and her daughter keep its twenty
thousand volumes in useful order.
Mr.. A. BRONSON ALeorr talks thus
about Hawthorne: 'He was not well
finished except his head. He was some
what awkward and ungainly, but hi.
head was grand and almost perfect. IL
was large, of Websterian shape; his
eyes luminous and expressive, and his
voice was magnificent"
Mr. HERBERT SPENCER is to start on
his philosophical tour of the world in
the spring OF 1881. He will he accom-
panied by two secretaries, and it is not
unlikely that his friend. Professor Hux-
ley. will, for biological purposes, form
one Of the party. Mr.. Spencer's work
on the subject will. Ike his study on
sociology. be published in installments
in the magazines.
some Of the sketches Of George
Eliot" say that Mr.. Herbert Spencer
taught her several languages, but Mr..
Lewes, in note written three or four
years since, said that when she first
met Spencer he knew only one language
while she was mistress OF seven. Her
earnings amounted to an average Of
5000 . year. which. for as great 9
genius. is not overwhelming.
LORD BEAcoNsrIELD sent q presen-
tation copy Of "Endymion to the
Queen, to which she devoted immedi-
ately the first mornings after her re-
turn from the Scottish highlands. The
other ladies' who received the dis.inc-
ton were Lady Chesterfield, who is
special friend of Lord Beaconsfeld. and
whose husband was an associate of his
in his youth. and Lady Bradford. who
is her sister. Lord Beaconsfield visits
their country seats every season.
THE late Mrs. Grote. as a girl. was
so strong and high spirited that she
was called "the Empress" She rode
without q saddle. and went out on the
sea in . fishermen's boat alone with
her sister. She made kind Of runa-
way match with the historian. After
being engaged to him for two years she
grew tired Of waiting for her fathers
consent, and one March morning she
slipped away to a neighborlng church,
got married without anyone knowing.
and came back to breakfast as il moth
ing had happened.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29
HUMOROUS.

WHEN q grocer advertises every va
riety Of ''raisins" for sale. does he in
clude derricks. pulleys. jack screws.
yeast, rope and tackle and that SOFT Of
thing?-Steubenriile Herald.
We see an article in the papers about
boy inventors We hope they will in
vent boy who won't whistle through
his fingers and yell on the streets 1t
night. Cincinnati Saturday Mga.
THERE is no place like home" but
nine men out Of ten will leave IL six
months . year for q o.. 900 Government
Office in Washington. And the tenth
man will accept q, 800 position.-Nor-
ristOtcn Herald.
The world Is like . skating park.
nice when you can slide smoothly over
its surface, but cruel and cold to sit
down on when you get your feet
knocked from under you Whitehall
Times.
MIsrREss-As you've never been in
service, I'm afraid can't engage you
without "character." Young Person
Il have three School-Board certiii-
Gates, ma am. Mistress-0h, well.
suppose for honesty. cleanliness
Young Person No, ma'am tor litera.
toor, gr'phy. an free and DRAWN
London Punch.
A BALTIMORE philosopher says that
no man can ever rise above that at
which he aims At the same time we
have known q man TO aim to be
Mississippi river steawboat captain
and rise above his position abou; one
hundred and fifty feet. He was greatly
esteamed by the company.-Hev fors
Commercial.
now IT WORKED.
There was O man In our Town.
He was so won6rous wise:
He thought his business would rau h9etf.
And he didn't advertise.
Well business was dull at ffrsf.
But better times came. and rs queer
One day with . ruAh he sold ali bis stun,
But the sheriff vs. aaceto1eer.
-Clersia1d FGsD-Dsaisr.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29

ing a wretched mattress in one corner,
over which was spread q coarse white
sheet Extended upon this. in the
rigid sleep that knows No waking.
was the man who had stood in our
doorway but few hours before.
Save that his eyes were closed, he
was scarcely more corpse-like in ap-
pearance in the actual clutch of death
than he had been when he made his
despairing bargain with us. The same
ragged garments still covered his
limbs. and one wasted hand was crossed
over his breast.
The room was dimly lighted. the
shutters of the window being closely
drawn, but we could see an open door
facing the one by which we had en-
tered, and beside a chair there q wom-
an was kneeling.
Over her shoulders her gray hair fell,
as if she had left it unto tched after her
nights repose. Her dress. Of coarse.
blue wooden, covered her feet as she
knelt, and her face was hidden in the
clasped hands resting on the chair be-
fore her.
Leaving nv companions still stand
ing beside the suicide. entered the
room to offer what poor comfort was
in my power. At least l could dis
sipate some of the awful poverty, and
send the sorrowing mother to her sur
viving son.
IspOke to her gently twice. Then
my heart filled with horror. lifted
the gray head. tenderly, reverently.
Upon the staring blue eyes, the dropped
jaw, the drawn features, the same seal
was set as in the room beyond upon
her sons face. His last sacrifice, his
act of devotion beyond the grave, both
were in vain. The mothers heart was
broken. and she followed to death the
son to whom. through poverty and suf-
fering, she had chung in life.
We gave them Christian burial, and
in the mothers coffin put the farewell
letter OF Ter son. 1t was as follows:
II cannot endure the sight of your misery
another day. Every avenue seems closed to
me by thar crime which separated me from my
protner. Every resource l. gone, and starva-
ton is inevitable. / cannot get work. dare
not beg for may be recognized and arrested
Tomorrow, after take the poison that stands
before me. you will receive a sufficient sum 20
take you to Fritz-the price Of my body which
have sold tonight to the medical college. I
nave nothing else to sell! May Fritz prove q
better son than have been. dare not ask a
Blessing for you: my lips are sealed by ms
sins, and a blessing from them would prove
curse. But forgive me-for in death, as in life,
love you. KARL"
We told no more stories that night,
for the doctor rose soon after, and his
departure broke up our party, none OF
llS feelino any inclination for Our former
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29
ONE THAT'S DEAD.

IT is tho hour when all things rest:
The sun si,s in the hammered west
And lloxs along the golden street
That leads DER cceal TO his feet
sea-biTds. with summer on their wing.
Down the wide west are jnurneyin2,
And one white star serenely high
Peeps tcrougn the purple of the Sky.
q sky. and sea. and shore. and air.
How tranquil are we now, and fair!
But twice the 10y ye are were We
If one that's dead companioned me.
-B'dchiroOd
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-29
THE DOCTORS STORY.

WE had been telling stories, as we
sat around the fire, one eyening-ad-
ventures by land and sea. scraps of per-
sonal experience, tales of family tradi-
ton, the hundred floating memories that
are seized, in passing at such a time.
1t came to the doctors turn to speak,
when we were all laughing merrily at
some jest following scrap of legal ex-
perience-
The doctor is grave, reserved man,
not much inclined to open his volume
of personal recollections at any time.
But after a moments pause be told his
story:
When was student at Heidelberg.
having nearly completed my medical
studies. l had an adventure or expert
ence that | have never told before,
though there are others living who
know the circumstances as well as I
did.
There had been supper in the room
of one of the widest of our students,
Hermann Schonn, and we were all
merry making. with rather more noise
lege regulations, when rap at orr door
caused an instant of profound silence to
reign in the room.
We opened the door. Upon the thres-
hold stood figure, tall, gaunt, and in
the last stage OF entire wretchedness.
The face that thus disturbed our
merry making was that of youth, though
hunger and misery had made appalling
havoc there. White and parched, the
skin was tightly drawn over the bones;
the eyes, large and black, were deeply
sunken in their sockets, and the hair
was dry and thin.
Upon the tall, wasted figure the
clothing hung loosely, while its shabby
condition confirmed the tale of want in
the wan aspect of the emaciated figure.
Standing in the doorway, ragged and
miserable. there was yet that in the
mans voice and face that told of bet
ter days, of education, and some &C
quaintance with the courtesies and re-
tinements OF good society.
do you buy the dead P" he asked.
1t was shock to hear the question
where life had been so exuberant for
hours. We hesitated moment before
one of the party answered, "All medi-
cal men need bodies tor dissection and
study"
81 mean that. have one to SELL"
"Where ?"
81 will tell you if you purchase"
"But, my man." one said, impa-
tiently. 1--WE do not buy bodies in this
irregular way. There might be crime
to hide"
NO" he answered, shuddering,
"there is nothing to fear in that re-
spect. More, will prove to YOU, when
you claim your purchase. that the dead
man himself desired this disposal OF his
body
Then, abruptly, he said, sis there
70 Englishman here ?''
% am an Englishman," I answered.
lyon can tell me. then, what it will
cost to go to London-all the expenses,
but the cheapest means of doing it,"
made calculation and named the
result.
"Will you give so much for the body
l have to sell?' the stranger asked.
II was large sum. and there was |
some discussion, but finally Herman |
SAID; IF every thing is right, we will |
pay You what you ask. But there is
something suspicious in the whole bust
ness"
81 do not ask for payment until you |
receive the body" was the answer,
earnestly given. Tomorrow, if you
Will take this order to the address upon
IT, you will be convinced that all is reg
uiar. l am no assassin, gentlemen