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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

An organisation formed for
The purpose OF giving a series OF en-
lertaimentS Outing the coming
year has been completed the pres
el,t week. The officers are
President Mrs. S. Jamison.
Vice President. Mis-. Y. T. Clark.
Secretary, Mr.. J. II. Pugh.
Treasurer, Mr.. S. JamisOn.
Stage Manager, Mr.. Id. Moore.
Musical Director. Mr.. E. C!,ol.
Assistant Musical Director, Mrs.
=. Blanchard.
Superintendent Of Decoration,
MIS-. j. I. ThibodeauS.
Superintendent OF Costumes.
Miss Alice Pugh.
Managing Committee Mrs. John
Williams, Mrs. d. 3. Pugl., MIS-.
Z. Williams. Ears. Il. l.. Pugh. Mrs.
I. l.. Winder, Mrs. L. FL. Allen,
Rev. Mr.. \. 7. Clarke, Maj, S. T.
Grisamore, Mr.. John Shatfe,, Jadge
J. NJ. Howell.
Judging from the array of talent,
energy and skill of the above ladies
and gentlemen, it goes without say
ing that tie organisation will be
Il successfa! Que.
Study and preparation are HOW
beidg made for the play Of "PA
THENCE" which viii! be giyea proba
biy in January.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

The Steamer "8ellc" Capt.
Max. Blanchard, landed at Thibo
daux on the evening OF December
SloS2, being the first boat that
reached here this season. Capt.
Blanchard is a native of Assump
ton, an experienced Captain aud
reliable Boaiman.
Persons entiusling him with their
0nsInesS may rely on having it
we'll and property attended to.
MAX deserves " full share of pub
lie patronage.
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a Cough, Cold or Sore

Throat should be stepped. Neg
iect frequently results in an IN
cafaJ'e Lng Disease or CoasR.ap
t.aa, B20#THtS BR0ECHIiL
IHUGHE@ do ROT disorder the
stomach i:':e cnngl, syr9irs aud
haI,am, oat act directly on the
iafdnef Parts, al'aFln" irritation.
give relief in Asthma, E~yoHtAittst
Conyhs, Catorrh, and the Threat
Troa1ics which singers and Fu6|jo
~.SpeuEers are sutject to. For thir-
t,y years Browns Bronchial Tro
clies have been recommended by
physicians, and have always civ
Ell perfect satisfaction. Having
been tested by wide and constant
use for nearly an entire genera-
ton, they have attained we'll me!i
ted rank among the few staple IT
NEEDLES Of the age. Sold at %
cents Il box everywhere.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

THAT one OF the best crops ever
grown in Lafonrche has been mar
vested in 1882 admits OF 10 doubt.
One great reason Of this fine agli
cnIture yield can be found III the
fiue season. that has been eXpe
rienced. No floods of rain filling
up swamps and preventing quick
drainage Of lands have fallen
There is no fact more certain than
that d thorough aud quick drainage
is necessary to insure good yields
of produce. Hence any system.
that will aid ia procuring sudden
drainage Of water THAT may fall in
the various watersheds. will prove
Of immense benefit to the agricultu
raj interest of this Parish.
When the rain water, save what
the earth requires, can be immedia
tely gotten rid of, lhe damage from
such surplus will be diminished.
A thorough system OF drainage
can he inaugurated in this Parish
by which all the water basins can
be quickly relieved of surplus rain
falls, at an expense that will be so
small, as to astonish any one who
will investigate the matter.
The increase OF Il few thousand
hogsheads of sugar annually that a
system Of thorough drainage will
insure is a subject that ought to in
terest every citizen of Lafourche
who desires to see prosperity in
creased, happiness enhanced, and a
growing agricultural future.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

A COOP FoUNDATIoN.-In American
households the prevailing complaints are
weakness of TIE stomach and its consequen
ccs, Indigestion, EarNo,sless and Rheania
tis.i. Such suffers can lay a good foun,la
ton for health by using Palker's Ginger
Tonic as it tones mp the stomach and ner
YES. and keeps the kidneys active to carry
of, the foul matter.-N. o. Picayane.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

~lsu W u Afi WI VI 49, 49,
Parish OF Lafourche.
Simon Hernsheim 6 Bro. VS.. No. 2l4. Fortune
Sole Francis Hollauder VS.. No. 2i5 For
tune Sole Same VS.. No. PIG Same.
rUjAKE NOTICE THAT ACTING BY NIR-
Il tue of three several OF 1iefi facias to me di-
rected by the honorable above entitled court.
in the above entitled and numbered causes, |
have seized and taken into my possession, and
will proceed to sell at public auction according
to law, on the premises below described, ON
Wednesday. December p, 1882. between IL
o'clock A. NJ. and 4 p. NJ. the following DIES
cribed property viz
The entire stock and contents of a certain
trade store belonging to defend ant situated
imm ediately below and in the rear of the
to WI of Thibodaux, consisting of groceries,
liquors, tobacco, crockery wares and sundries
Seized In the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
II. w. FROST,
2nd ward Lafourche Parish Constable
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

Never has there been a more
favorable season for the manutacto
y Of sugar thaa the present one.
The yield has been great, surpas
sing that Of all known years.
Ihe continued cool weather has
preserved the frosted cane that was
moi wialowcd.
There viii be but little, if any,
ioSs Of cane this year, Many plan
sefs are through and others are
aear the end Of their crop.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

How IT VAS pooE.-"IIow do You man
,,s rsail a lady to he'll friend "to appear
.at.nny and good n%atnreai all the time2'
u olways have Parkcr's Ginger Tonic han
az was the reply, "ana tilns easily keep
uvself and family IN good health, When
1sm well | always feel good natnred.'
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16
FSsR SALE.

For sale on account of lnaviag-clegant
walnut parlar. bedroom and dining room fur
niture complete including china and g."ss
ware. Also a valuable property with a two
story frame dwelling and improvements there
on on jackson street. Terms Cash. Apply
to e.. ). kLEPfiNtER.
Nov-Ii-S2-lm. Ihibodaux. La.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

Mr.. G. ". SGuire>, Insurance
Accent. has removed lis Office to
Main street. rear Foc"S, where he
nil be pleased to q any OF his
friends who need property insured
AGAINST loss by fire.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

Rolling still continues, the stand
inc caue of which there is very lit
tie now i'll this Parish is reported
to be Souiing.
Many planters have flushed. But
few whistles will be heard Oh the
morning OF January l, 1883.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

The Cooper's have struck a
B0baDZa.
Molasses barrels are reported to
be worth $40 TO $3.50 which is
the highest price they have brought
for 10! these many Years. Too
mnch moIaSsys aid it, and the coop
er is SInilingly happy.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

Mrs. johanna INruse died in
Thjbolaux on last Saturday morn
ing at the residence OF her Q in
law L. L. Schneider.
She was born in Germany in
1902.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16

In the current year, in the Par
NJ OF Calcasieu, 27S3S5 acres of
sosernment land has been purchas
y oy non residents and 1850 by
iesidents.
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Hse5Ee S AE.s.

The house and lot belonging to st. Johns
Episcopal Church. situated on Jackson street
is Tor safe. Parties Wishing to purchase the
same should apply 20
s. 7. GRISAM0RE.
Secretary
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16
For. sac.

The Franklin House in Ihibo,laux. q fire
three story Hotel established 80 years ago
Apply to 5. 7. GHISAMORIs.
Asert.
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L0UALNENo

"A heavy rain fell yesterday
..o,uipc after ! o'clock, accoinran
;.l hv tlnalrr H"d Lightning.
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/. PHILIP CAILL0UETI
Notary Er7osEc,

Respectfully informs his friends and the
pubic that he has just opened Il netaria
office i'll connection with his office ot JUS
tee oftI.e Ieace and is III y ready to attend
promptly to AL the busi!eas intrasted to
him.. Refers TO his past connection ior ov-
or three :e#ps with the Recorders Office OF
the Parish Of L.iioureiie.
Office on Mask et Street, between ST.
Louis and Green Streets.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Goth. judicial District Cnuit, Parish of La
fourche.
SUGGESTIONS Of Jean Wthre and his wife Do
ratI,ee Deslattc No. 1896 Probutes.
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st. StasaislaUs Commercial
College.
cay ST. [ MISS.

b1I ~. LOIIS, MINN.
The 18th. Annual session of this Institution
Will begin on-Ihnls'iay, Sept. "a. The course
of studies is practical and well suited to fit
young men HI a short time Tor the business Of
lite. The location IS healthy and beautiful be-
ing on the Cult. 50 miles from New Orleans
ON the l.. & n. X. T..
Fer terms. apply to the President, Bay St.
Louis. or to the Director of st. Aloysius Acad
envy Cor. Chartres & Barracks SITS, New Or.
leans. sept,2S2-2m
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-16
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

End Ward Justice Court OF l.. Z. Caillouet
Parish OF L.afourche.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23
On motion the Police Jury adjourned until
Tuesday, 10 at $3.50 a. M.
,P. j. L.EFEByRE, Clerk.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 1882.

TUESDAY, Dec IL, 1882.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
,rnent Present Messrs Albert Guidry, Presid't
A. Perrodin, u. Meehe, 4. A. Hicks, f. Dubuis-
son, 8. Haas. H. Young. e. G. Chachere and 3.
II. Clark,
on motion OF Mr.. 1aas. Whereas the .privi-
sege granted to e. n. MeCrory on the oath day
of June 1869, to keep q toll bridge on Bayou
Crocodile has expired
Re it resolved. That said brid ge is hereby de-
.clared to be free bridge from this date, and
that Messrs. G. ". Spears. G. T. Griffith, Geo.
s. Singleton Charles DOssman, III, 0. Tubre F.
w Wharton and 1T. Oliver are appointed a
COMMITTEES TO receive said toll bridge from the
contractor or sub-cOntractor OF the bridge be
i'll the condition specified in the contract
granting said privilege, and it said bridge be
not lii the condition specified i'll the contract
then said committee to report accordingly.
On motion OF Mr.. DuDuisSon Messrs. Octave
Fontenot. Phillip Iaiienr and Alfred Stagg are
. appointed a committee Ia report on the prob
bic cost to build or repair the bridge over the
gully near Ernest Bfignacs in Grand Prairie
and report at the next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Hicks, Resolved that the
District Attorney is hereby instructed to mo-
charge of the bad condition OF the crossings
ss,ver the Pacific Railroad in the parish.
OFFICE TAX COLLECTOR.
STATEMENT Or COLLECTIONS MADE DURING
NOVEMBER, 1882. ss5*
Back Parish Taxes 1880 and 1881 .....- s $3.50
Parish taxes 1852 I.96g30
. criminal taxes 203,35
- Licences 1882. 1000
s2.269.15
fE.ess-5 per cent OF commission. si13.45
Less amount paid for publishing proper
ty and tax sales 1880 and 1881. .---.. 1896
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23
n FRUIT STAN !!
q aOUALE DEL BUONO

asgELoUsAS-Go Gor,.r Main d North sts.,-LA.
EVERY VARIETY OF FRESH FRUIT, dried
M and canned, Choice Vegetables, Family
groceries always in supply and being constant
Ev Increased. which he viii sell cheap for cash.
Er Market Price Paid for Pecans. II
<sct %, 1884.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23

Net paid to the Treasurer. S2O75.70
Messrs. Perrodin, Hicks and Clark having
been appointed a committee to examine the
vouchers IN the hands of the Treasurer report
ed through their chairman Mr.. Perrodin that
they had examined and counted the vouchers
:. presented by the Treasurer.
amounting to one thousand nine hundred and
tllirty-funr 43Ilo0 dollars, $1.934.43, being
amount paid by him to the 30th of November.
1882, which amount eorfespOnded with items in
.Ihe cash book, when on motion it was resolved
shat the vouchers be cancelled, and that the
Treasurer have credit for that amount on the
books OF the parish, and the vouchers were
cancelled accordingly.
Messrs. Dnbuisson, Meche and Chacherie
being appointed committee to examine the
claims filed against the parish reported through
Ibeir chairman, Mr.. Dubuiss0n that they had
s.x aInined and found correct the following
claims
Jules Perrodin, lumber. S.75
NJ. T. Young & Co Medicines for prisoners %. IS
los. Bloch, sHndries 25.10
VIM Lightly, fixing stove to Jail 800
opeiousas Courier, printing blanks -. 1878
E. w, Wharton. repairing britige 15OO
DIR. w. NJ. Thomson, corOner's fee ..-.-..... 1920
bnrying pauper.----- 1890
DIR. FL. b. Hartman. cOroners fee.---.--.- 1890
I'll. Humble juror on inquest zoo
Pierre Bourdin Juror on inquest -- 90
paul Stagg 200
John FOntenot ----- 2.ou
Angelas Delafer Z. 100
Dick johnson 100
los. Bloch = transferred .-. $40
n r. Mecinley g 2.60
DIR. W. NJ. Thompson . -.----- 1863
The claim of E. I.alanne for serving as spe-
.4slal constable i'll the sth magistrates ward was
not approved.
the third Monday of January, 1888, being the
.- day Of that month.
pJ. LEFERyE Clerk President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23

Headacks Jet Carters Little Liver Pills are eeually
valuable in Constipation, curing and preventing
all disorders of the stomach, stimulate the fiver
and regulate the bowels. Even if they only cured
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23
Proceeding. of the Police Jury.
oPaLoUsAs, La, Dec. II, 1880.

The Police jury met pursuant to adjourn
znlent. Present: Messrs. Albert Gnidry, Pres
fdent A. Perrodin, D. Meche, f. Dubuisson
T. a. Hicks s. Haas, i. Young, T. 9. Chache-
The reading OF the minutes OF last meeting
was dispensed with.
The committee appointed October last to lay
out road from john TarVor's old place, run
ming between L. Gaudchaux and ID. d. Huds-
petll to the depot on the Pacific Railroad, re-
ported that they had laid said road according
20 law, that Messrs. Godchaux y Hudspeth
granted the right of way between their places,
ePondtiOnaiIy, that ii tile road should hereaf-
ter be abolished, the land will revert to them or
their successors On motion the report was
accepted, tile road declared public one and
tile committee discharged.
The committee appointed to build the bridges
an the Courtableal from Taylor's Ferry to G..
s. Cheyis reported that they sold the con-
tract to build said bridges. but submitted their
action to the Police jury to be approved or re-
ed on the ground that several road hand
bridges. were included in the contract. The
committee was discharged.
The road Oyerseer, Monteith, on the public
that the public road running between
l.. Godchaux's and J. 8. F0gleman is in good
ssonditiOn and also the road bridges The above
is tile change recently made by Mr., ~ Cod
eehau the report was accepted.
The Clerk OF the Court presented q copy of
the report of the Grand Jury, which was read
and ordered flied.
The report of the committee appointed to
examine the books and papers of the Tax Col
{ector's Office which was read at the October
meeting, and over until this meeting, was
finally accepted and the Committee discharged.
Resolved that the following IS the estimnte
exhibiting the varions items OF expendltufe
necessary for the service OF the year 1885, and
rhat the said estimate be published for thirty
l4layS before the amount OF tax shall be fix and
determined as the law requires :iss
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-12-23
OPEL0USAS TIN SHOP.

NHTM. H1HGH1TEEK ANNOUNCES TO
w our citizens that he has returned to on
elousas. He has opened a tin shop
next door TO NJ. F. Young's drug store, orpo-
site Julien Claudes old stand, ON Main street
He is prepared to do all job work, gutterine
and repairing at the shortest notice. and in y
workmaulike manner. Ieh asam
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-10-19
THE LIME KILN CLUB.

The peach stones ceased rafting
around the hall, the windows went
down, the munching Of peanuts was
hushed and Brother Gardner had a
firm hold of the platform with his
toes as be arose and began
IA resident of my uayburhud
died Dc odder day, and dis ebenin'
de committee 'pinted to write an
eulogy on bis character war show
ing me a draft Of what Iey had pre-
par'd. De eulogy am in sections an
| quote it to you;
"He was a man who did not glib
to do poor wild one han an steal
from de tax payers wild de odder.
"He nebber gin dollar to dc
heatben 10 Africa, but he allus paid
bis debts 10 America.
"While he did not purfess to be O
perfeck Christian, he remembered
dat ouly ono seat belonged to him
when he trabled.
"He made no great adoo bout his
honesty, an' yit he remembered
when an whar' he borrowed hoe
or a shovel.
ale did not call hisself better dan
his fellow man an, yit he had
kind word for a boy wild sore toe
an ton of coal fur naybur wild a
broken leg.
ale felt dat hc had a duty to
do by de church, an yit be entered
circus by de front doab, an de
SCUM of a fiddle put new speerit in
to his feet.
"If he did not sing his hymns from
de housetops, neither did de world
hair what be said when he arrove
home an foun' bis wife sick a.bed,
de hired gal gone en- de baby how-
in' wild a paper ob pins ia his mouf.!
Detroit Free Press.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-10-19

Constitution "This is the best
crop year." they told me at the
agricultural department yesterday,
shat Georgia has seen since 1859.
1t is the first time since that year
that she has raised 100000
bushels of corn" Do you estimate
the corn at that figure eyes. Af-
ter the most careful study of our
statistics we are sure that Georgia
has raised thirty million bushels of
corn this year. We have raised
5000, 900 bushels of oats and o.
100000 bushels of wheat. That is
a total of Georgia raised grain of
43,500,0O0 bushels. This is by
many milIiops of bushels the largest
grain crop grown since 1858, and |
presume larger even than that phe-
nomeual year" This would give
each one Of the 100000 peo-
pie who live in Georgia twelve
bushels of corn or wheat, and each
one of 100000 horses and mules in
Georgia 100 bushels of corn or oats
and leave 100000 bushels of Geor-
gia raised grain left for seed and the
pigs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-10-19
a LYncHIna IN INDIANA.

! EVANSVILLE, ISD Oct 11.-At
ten minutes past two O'Clock this
morning about 100 mounted men
from Racey quietly surrounded the
Jail, woke the sheriff, and demanded
Of him the keys of the jail. They
then went to the cell Of Redmsn,
who is imprisoned for wife murder,
took him out, and putting him 10 a
buggy, drove off with him. Upon
their leaving, a number of shots
were fred and the fire bells rang,
tor the purpose of notifying the POI
lice, bat before their arrival the
squad was out of sight, going down
the street leading to Mount Vernon
road. Sheriff was warned only
moment before the mob arrived at
the jail, and before be could get to
the outer door to lock it the mob
was on him aud held him a prisoner.
The police on arriving commenced
firing down the street ia the direc
ton taken by the mob, aud one Of
the n named Dave Murphy, living
near Redman's home in Posey coun,
ty, was killed. AS the mob was
making off with Redman fire en-
CINE ran against the buggy in which
the priosner was seated, overturns
ing it, who then the order wks given
to kill Rsdman on the spot. One
of the mob seized a sledgehammer
and dealt Redman powerful blow
on the head, telling hin to the
ground. AT this point Chief Pritch-
EFT arrived on the scene. One of
the mob ran up to him and said,
mo away, Prichett, We don't want
to kill you," at the same time Snap
ping a revolver in bis face, but bis
hand was knocked up before the
was discharged. Several
officers we're on the ground, and
they, without orders from their su>
periors, opened fire on the rapidly
retreating mob, who in turn fred as
hey ran. The mob were well srm~
ID, and a pitched battle was fought
IN Third street, the bullets whistliug
10 every direction Chief Pritchett
md Detective Newell, who led the
light against tho mob, made an eff
'ort to capture some Of them, but
he firing was so hot they were COM
,eIled to lie fat on the ground to
escape death. The result of the
battle was that Rodman was killed
whore be was stricken down with
the sledge hammer. Over two doz
en- bullets entered his body. Day-
id Murphy, brother,in law Of the
murdered woman met his death at
this place. The mob was 80 intent
On kill Redman that they fred he'll
Ierskelter through their own ranks.
The body of Redman wac conveyed
10 the court bolse, but life was ex>
.iuct The mob on leaving the
scene separated, and everything was
lone to avoid the officers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-10-19

A FLORIDA ALLIGATOR STORY. -
Jim Russell, son of Major Russell
famous during the Florida war, now
makes a precarious living in South
Florida as a guide to visiting sports"
men. For bonus of So Jim will
dive into the current of the muddy
St. Johns and bring up an alligator.
He actually brings them out of their
holes. Strange as this may seem,
it is the only safe way to approach
an alligator. They dig holes 10 the
river banks, Just below the surface
of the water, and crawl into them.
Jim dives down crawls in rapidly,
and seizes the saurian by the tail,
who, startled, Immediately backs
out. Jim holds on, keeping his
legs stiff till clear of the bank, when
be darts away, and the alligator,
rising to the surface for en- instant
to see what is the matter, is slain by
waiting gunners in the boat. This
has become common sport on the
upper st. Johns river.--Jacks0nUattt
Times.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-10-19
WHITING FOR THE PRESS,

One of the troubles that most Sc
riously annoy editors and compost.
tors is the bad handwriting of per-
sons who send contributions to the
press. The time spent 10 decipher-
ing such manuscripts in decipheriug
is valuable to all engaged on the pa
per--so valuable that contributions
otherwise acceptable are often rejec-
ted solely for their difficult legibili-
ty. IF writer's for the press would
only reflect that their articles have
to be put 10 type by printers whose
eyes are weakened by constant
straining, and often late at night
when they are sleepy and have a
dim light, they would pay more at
teu,ion to this matter. We hold
that no man has right to inhict up
on newspapers manuscript that de-
laye their work and prolongs the
time spent upon it, because of its
eligibility. If be cannot write a
plain hand himself, he ought to get
some one else to copy bis article for
him.-Rome Courier.