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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-05-19
Hunting Up q Pedigree.

1 live in small country parish of 1874
inhabitants, and our parish register dates
from 1880. A young American gentle
man came to my friend the Rector, and
said that it had only come to his knowl-
edge two days previous that it was from
this village that his fathers grandfather
emigrated to America about the year
1850, and there laid the foundation for the
present wealth of his descendants. The
gentleman. with party of fourteen, had
been fifteen months away from New
York, visiting the chief places of the
Continent, the Holy Land, Egypt, ETC.,
and ending up with the principal sights
in England and Scotland; and they were
to embark from Liverpool on the follow
ing morning. He had travelled especi-
ally to this little village. Would the
Rector be good enough to refer to the
parish registers and see if his ancestors
were therein mentionedP The Rector
did so-the ancestors were there found
in regular descent, from the very begin
ming of the register-and the gentleman,
in less than two hours time, was set up
with a pedigree dating back two and 3
half centuries, which he said he should
have drawn up in heraldic fashion, and
which doubtless now adorns some room
in his American home. 1t was evident
that the ancestors were of the humblest
class, as in another book mention of
.'Goody'' - was frequently made as
being the recipient of tenpenny char
ity. But the surname happens to cor
respond with one in the English Baronet-
age, and while the Rector was transcrib-
ing the numerous registers the American
gentleman was busy copying from De-
brett the coat of arms Of the Baronet in
question, bloody hand and all. Iregret to
add that the Rector never received six
pence for his trouble. though he might
have charged heavy sum in fees; but
he was restoring his church, and he left
it to the American gentleman to give
some donation for that purpose, either
in money or in the form of stained
glass window or other memorial to his
ancestors.-Notes and Queries.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-05-19

Roman railroads are now to b
under State controls They are to be i'd
ministered by . council, whose decis-
IONS on all matters of importance will be
subject to review By the Minister Of
Public Works. $50 Hf ttifl.'
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-05-19

"A sale of 200 tons Of ice has been
made at Bangor to parties in Liverpool.
This is q very unusual thing, as England
imports its ice from Nogway.-Boston
Post. -
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-05-19

ing about the house found Madeline in the
library alone. She was reading, but went in
and sat down near her. felt that, although
could not do so fully, I must in q measure
explain my conduct Of the night before. She
listened quietly to somewhat labored apology
I made for the words had used.
81 have not the slightest idea what you
meant" she said, ''but you were very rude"
earnestly disclaimed any intention of rude
ness, and assured her, with warmth of speech
her. that rudeness to her would be an action
impossible to me. said great deal upon
the subject and implored her to believe that
II it were not for certain obstacle could
speak to her SO plainly that she would under
stand everything.
She was silent for time. and then she said,
rather more kindly, thought, than she had
spoken before:
:" Is that obstacle in any way connected With
aYes," 1 answered, after q little hesitation,
It is, in measure. connected with him"
She made no answer to this, and eat look
ing at her book, but not reading. From the
expression Of her face I thought she was some
what s0ftened toward ne. She knew her
uncle - well - did, and che may have been
thinking that II he were the obstacle that
prevented nv speaking land there were many
ways in which he might be that obstacle), my
position would be such hard one that L. would
ity Of manner. l saw, too, that the warmth Of
my partial explanations had had some effect
on her, and began to believe that it might
b good hing for me to speak my mind with
out delay. No matter how she should receive
ny proposition, my relations With her could
not Be worse than they had been the previous
night and day, and there was something in her
face which encouraged me to hope that she
might forget my foolish ordinations of the
evening before II began to tell her my tale
Of love. --... ~ - !,
drew my chair . little nearer to her, and
40 did 70 the ghost burst into the room from
the doorway behind her. say burst, a.
though no door hew open and he made no
noise. He was wildly excited, and waved his
arms above his head. The moment saw him,
nay heart fell within me. With the entrance
OF that impairment aQpazttion. every hope hed
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-05-19


opportunity for such speech had really oc-
Cured, I did not feel ready to avail myself OF
it. What would become Of me if she refused
met
I had an idea, however, that the lady
thought that, If were going to speak at all.
this was the time. She must have known that
certain sentiments were adoat within me, and
she was not unreasonable in her wish to see
the matter settled one way or the other. But
I did not feel like taking bold step In the
dark. II she wished me to ask her to give
herself to me, she ought to o1er NE some
gift II saw no probability Of such generos'
fly, would prefer that things should remain
- they were.
That evening was sitting with Madeline in
the moonlit porch. It was nearly ten O'Clock,
and ever since supper time had been working
myself up to the point OF making an svowal OF
my sentiments. I had not positively deter
mined to do this, but wished gradually to
reach the proper point, when, il tho prospect
looked bright, might speak. Ny companion
appeared to understand the situAti0n-at least,
I Imagined that the nearer I came to pro-
posal the more she seemed to expe4 It. It
was certainly :; vi e: as "a sdn %soss .p
myself happy or miserable forever, sAd II did
not peak had every reason to believe that
the lady would not give me another chance to
do 20.
Sitting thus with Madeline, talking little,
and thinking very hard over these moment
Gus alters, I looked up and saw The ghost,
not dozen feet away from ~. He was sitting
on the railing Of the porch, one lex thrown up
before him, the other dangling down . be
leaned against post. He was behind Made
line, bat almost in front OF me, . sat facing
the lady. It was fortunate that Madeline was
looking out over the landscape, for must
have appeared very much startled. The ghost
Ia %~IS ,n> <hAA he ~nvp1H ma aounA t3uAA
this night, but did not think he would make
his appearance when I was in the company OF
Madeline. II she should zee the spirit ct her
uncle, could not answer for the conse-
quences. I made no exclamation, but the ghost
EVIDENTLY saw that 1 vas troubled
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
THE NEW YORK sUN-roR 1852.

The Sun for 1882 W i'll mako its tiiteenth
| aSeinent, shining, as always, for all, big
;.nd little, mean and gracious, contented
a"a ~danpSS Riep"Stie;m and Deosrs
tusc. Tho sum light is for mankind and
wonnnl<ind OF every sort but its genial
discomfort ON tho bls,crng backs of thu,
porsistentlN wicked.
now kind. 1t discarded many of tho forms,
and Il multitude of tho supertluous words;
and phrases of ancient journalism. 1t UNI
dortool< to report in fresh, succinct, I'M
conventional way all the news of the world,
emitting no cront OF human interest, and
comment upon affairs with tho fcnrlessness
OF absolute independence. Tho success of
THIS experiment was tho success of Tho
sun. II effected II permanent change in
important Journal oatnblishcdin this coun-
try III tho doom years past has boou mod
journal already OK i hi lns sp Been moaiiiaI
and bothered by the force OF Tho SUMS OK
Tho sun for lss2 will DO the same out
spoken, truth telling and interesting nows-
paper.
by liboral usc of tho means which IN
abundant prosperity affords, we shall make
IL better than ever before
We shall pri mt all tho news, putting it
port lance. not by the trnditionalDyard.sti stick,
but by it's real int crest To tho people.
nj In Ssl,,ss we hHye Ies1sa Spnions and
guagc that can 10 understood. Wc say
what we think about mon and events. That
habit ia the only secret Of The SUNS politi-
cal course.
Tho Weekly Sun gathers into eight pages
tho best matter of tho seven daily issues.
An Agricultural Department of unequnled
merit. full market reports, and II liberal
proport ion or literary, scientific and do
mcsiic nj iEcnt complete Tho Weekly
sun, and make il tho best newspaper for tho
Turner's house hold that was over printed.
If our idea Of what newspaper 81 ould ho
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Our terms arc as follows:
For tho Daily sun, Il iour-paGo sheet of
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AND QUARTERLY,


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With January, lSs2. they have the eSGln-
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These Will be published in America by
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! Topography which distinguishes these edi-
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/ been heretofore offered in cheap reprints.
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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

We take pleasure in directing attcn-
ton to the advertisement Of the
Wesleyan Female Institute, Stanton,
Va. 1t is located in one of the health
lest climates in the world, where every
breeze contributes to the physical vigor
Of its pupils. 1t presents attractions I'M
surpassed, if not uncGuallcd, in the
Union. It's buildings are home like
and elegant, grounds attractive, scenery
grand.
This school is attended by 1870 board
ing pupils from is different States. II
has made great reduction in the cost OF
education. Among the lowest terms in
the Onion. Board, Washing, Fuel
Lights, English, Latin, French, Ger
man. Instrumental Music-S23S, 70,
entire Scholastic year. Sec advertise
ment. For Catalogue address Rev
VIM. A. Harris, President, Stanton
Virginia.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

The Congressional Executive Com
mittee, which meets here Tuesday,
ter of convenience, than to select Mon
roe as the place for holding the Con-
vention. This suggestion is all, how
ever, we feel authorized to make, more
than tn at the members Of the Convcn-
ton will be cordially welcom ed, and
that we shalt expect to see better order
preserved than marked the Convention
OF two years ago.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

DOR SAL.
THE BEST REAL ESTATE INV EST
MENU IN NORTII LOUISIANA.

THE BEST REAL ESTATE INVEST
MENT IN NORTH LOUISIANA.
/ OFFER FOR SALE ''STOWED AWAY"
the plantation tract Of tho late DR.. Gilman
NJ. Peck, decd of ltichland parish. The
tract contains $50 acres of land, so acres in
cultivation and 80 an old deadcning now be-
ing cleared up. This tract is located across
the neck of Il large bend of BmuT river,
one mile across and is known to be the best
tract on that river; it is - miles from
Monroe tho river il navigable six months
This tract has three advantages over any
tract situated on the Mississippi river, viz ::
it is entirely aboYc any overflow, has no
Caving banks and no levec taxes. The
cleared land produces one and a hal bales
to the acre, and rents for 81 80 per acre an
abundance of labor on the place which will
always command it -; soil black mould
mi. ted with little sand growth, ash,
gum, dogwood, oak, hickory, pawpau
grape vine. etc. Range fine, game and fish
! in abundance, waiting for the frying pan
| Tho projected X. X. from Alexandria to
southwest Arkansas viii pass by this place
Apply to
N. PECK,
Attorney in Fact Sicily Island
Reference: Judge NJ. J. Liddell, Mon
roe, La
N. B.-This place has a fine cypress
break and mill-seat for later powder.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

Congress has made no attempt to
make Monroe a port Of entry, 4 signal
station, or to establish Il navy yard
here, but Ernest Frcdacker, never
theless, is building a steam vessel, of
four tons burthcn, III rear OF his store
on Grand street, which, he expects will
bc ready to be launched some time next
week. The engine and propeller arc
expected up to-day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

Eighteen true bits were returned by
the Grand Jury of the United States
District Court, all of them, we believe,
for violations of the revenue laws, and
none for any but minor offenses. The
Court will meet again in October.
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WANTED,

Fifty good axemcn to clear timber on the
rirht-Of-way of the V, =. Il u. railroad.
Wages-Sl 10 per day; board with sleep
ing quarters furnished at 50 80 per week
To all who wish to work for wages with
board 81 % per day will be paid. Pay day
will arrive on the completion OF sections 81
33, 81 and 30 balance to be paid upon com
plction ofthe work on sections IS, 80, 40, II
and AZ. All work to be done within 30 days
GALLOWAY, robson Il BANKS.
May 18th, 1882. Contractors.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

The Legislature was to have adj
journed, and did, we presume, on
Thursday, that being the last day OF
the sixty days fixed as the limit for a
session Of that body. Senator Steele
and Representatives Williams, of More
house, and billiard, Of Union, were
passengers on the Hanna Blanks Tues
day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

The Railroad Company is construct
ing telegraph line along the line Of
the road west, which will be completed
to Russton, near Vienna, within a few
days. 1t will be used exclusively for
the business Of the Company. The first
office, at Calhoun's twelve miles dis
tant, is in charge of Charley Ross.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

Through trains to Delta will hardly
s,e resumed before the first OF August,
after suspension of six months or
more. The Company will do we'll to
put all the force on the road possible
to elevate the track during the short
time intervening between this and the
next high water. n railroad idle six
months in twelve can not make much
progress.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

All kinds OF vegetation are in need of
rain, corn and garden vegetables especi-
ally. The crop of corn will of necessity
be short. Farmers should look to Il
supply Of hay, peas and other forage.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

The Senate Committee on Commerce
recommends an increase of ST 900, 900
asked for by the Mississippi River Com
ton made by the House, for the specific
purpose of closing gaps in the levees
caused by the recent floods. We have
no doubt the additional appropriation
viii be granted.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
NOTICE..

The public are hereby warned against
buying or negotiating II certain draft, dat cd
March 2l. 1882, made and drawn by me
IN favor of c. =. Johnson, for the sum OF
roe, April 10, 1882, as said draft was draw,
through error and without consideration
and viii not be paid by me.
GEORGE w. CRAM
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w. W.. Farmer,
COUNSELLOR IN LAW AND EQUITY,
Attorney At Law * Solicitor in Chanccry,

MONROE, oUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA,
Has resumed his profession as Counselor,
10 which he VIII devote careful attention
and Will invariably require payment for his
aactcc. Has also resumed his profession rs
Attorney and solicitor; and will practice in
the United States District. Circuit and SUI
promo Courts, and in tho State District,
Circuit and Supreme Courts; in all classes
or cases, law, equity, probate, criminal and
bankruptcy. "a now bnnhrWpt lac will be
adopted in lSS2} VIII make tho nnaintcn.
ancc of ratt1 and tho anuilment OF Rlc9di
tax titles II speciality. VIII devote his per
sonnl attention to his cases and all his time
to his profession, as his solo business, to the
exclusion OF all other occupations; and can
not be engaged or retained in any case with
out Il fee. Office at his residence.
August % 1881
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
Democratic Congressional Conn
NlittCc.

The members of the Democratic ENecu-
tive Committee of the Fifth Congressional
District are requested to meet at Monroe.
Louisiana. on tho 18th OF July, at - o'clock
IN. Democratic journals OF tho district
please copy. Respectfully.
a. T.. ATKINS, Chairman.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
WAGONS WAGONS! WAGON
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC.

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF MoHRoH,
March -, 1882.
In pursuance of "a resolution passed by
the Council Of the City OF Monroe, NnvCm-
ber7, 1881, hereby give potic0 to the pub
lie that u bill will he introduced in tho Leg.
iSlaturc, 1T its next session, for the rC-dis
tricting Of the Parish of Ouachila to the end
that the City of Monroe may secure repre-
sentation in tho Parochial government Of
Ouachita Parish, Also, that the city OtMOn-
roc will ncmorializc the Legislature at its
next session to enact II law granting the
CITY of Monroe exclusive control %! all for
RIGS within the corporate limits of III" 'hN
| OfMDnror.
! T. ENDoNI, Mayor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
Session of Nine Months lsceinS
October >. lSSl.

Healthy location. Free tuition. Board,
lodging, medical expenses, etc, $1,000 per
month, Cheap uniform. Full corps OF
co,pctcnt Professors. WORKSHOP of Me
chanicai Department in operation. Mill
tarv discipline. For further particulars,
apply to fRot. l.. SEW ELL,
.,S:inl Baton Rouge, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

We invite attention to the law card
of Judge NJ. j. Liddell. Judge Liddell
has deservedly high rank at the Bar,
and any business entrusted to him will
be promptly attended to.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

Large quantities of trout and perch Of
the various species are being caught
daily in the river. \ fishing party of
three caught three hundred in ii few
hours at the mouth ofithe D'Arbonnc
a few days ago, and the writer landed
twenty little perch in less than an hour
in rear of this office.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

We are indebted to the Agricultural
and Mechanical Fair Association of
Southeast Arkansas for u copy Of the
premium list of the Sth annual fair of
the Association which will be held at
Monticello on the 11th of October next
and will continue three days.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED,

Three or four hundred head of sheep. to be
delivered on at Monroe, Girard, Kay
yillc or Delhi. Persons having sheep for
sale will address the undersigned at Ficks-
burg, Mississippi, giving price, number and
kind OF sheep offered
GEO. WADDEII..
Nicksburg, Miss, May 18th, 1852.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
Omarhita Uelegrapl1.
MONROE. LA. JULY $, 1852,

For copy of the Hot Springs Horse
Shoe we are indebted 10 Mr.. Henry
Kline, now on Il visit 10 that famous
summer resort.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08

The river is ut last falling With per-
ceptib!c rapidity, but navigation TO this
point will not be interrupted for sew
eral weeks to come
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
IiUMBUG.
Sugar Planler.1

Great is humbug and many are its
apostles. Humbug is confined to no
race, peoples country, religion, pro-
fession or occupation. 1t enters into all
phases of life, sexes and conditions. 1t
is now recognized as the grand motor
i'll all the affairs of human life, savage
and civilized. 1t is a mighty power
kind with the difference that the more
tho civilization Of a people, the greater
the tendency to hunbuggery over those
less civilized. Brains are now consid
cred the power to humbug. AS the
world goes, he who can humbug his
fellows most is the greatest man.
Talent is only remnant of old fogyism
something to be discarded as worth
less and useless in the light of this pro-
gressive age. When q really talented
man dies, only family and few in
Inmates weep over him. \ hurried
newspaper sketch--a lying epitaph on
a tombstone and his memory goes into
the tomb with him. A Barnum, large
or small, ssshuf1les off his mortal COLL"
and hundreds weep over him, his
public services are recounted, his vir-
tues are emblazoned from every source,
epitaphs are found in all convenient
places. a huge mausoleum covers his
ashes so that all may know that the
detunct was wiser and more glorious
than his fellows. Shall we paint the
picture in brighter colors? A frivolous
task.
True men died out with the gigantic
strides of humbuggery. In these pip
ing times of progress merit is only a
valuable piece of b,'ic-a-broc-nice TO
look at, but valueless for any useful
purpose. There was time when
people honored intelligence wisdom,
bright aspirations and brilliant achieve
ments, whether accomplished on the
field of battle or in tho closets of sages,
Won the admiration Of mankind. Now
cheat, trick, swindle, deceive, plumber
ard the fellows practicing the vices are
regarded as bright men in an age of
stupidity aud general incompetency.
But such is the world of the present
day such is the world over. We must
keep up with the times or retrogade
into the dark paths of older days.
What can not be cured must be endured
and madeleine most of. Therefore, why
complain: JIrc la Ann6ay!
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MISCELLANEOUS,
EOR SALE CHEAP:

TW . T. At 30 ATS
TwentN-eiEht fect long, ton foe; wide. and
substantial.
Apply to Il. II. ENDOM
+. ENDOM.