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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
HOW IT FEELS TO BE HANGED
little Rock Gazette. |

Little Rock Gazette.
Yesterday several gentlemen were
speaking of capital punishment, when
Mr.. j. l.. McNeely, one of the most
prosperous farmers in Pulaski county,
remarked:
"Gentlemen, SO tar as the punish
ment is concerned, hanging does not
amount to anything. l was hung once
until l was insensible, and the feeling
could scarcely be called pain.''
The bystanders thought he was iok
ing.
al am in carnest,' he continued. "In
1866, just at the close Of the war, rob-
bers came to my house in search of
money. AS a precaution against such
visitors / had given two watches and
$500 in gold to a trusty colored woman
to keep for me until times improved.
I was lying in bed, crippled. Several
men entered the room, and, without
saying anything, put rope around
my neck and began to pull. | told
them that if they were going to hang
me to wait until ] could get my crutch,
so that l could walk to the hanging
place. They took me out on the gal
iery, and, throwing the rope over Il
cross beam, asked me for my money.
I told them that i had none. They
drew me up For moment l expe-
ricnced slight choking sensation, and
| then / became insensibie. When ] be-
came conscious, after being taken
down, I was sitting on the steps. The
sensations while regaining conscious
uess were very much like those eype
rienced during a nightmare"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
ON THE HILLS OF CURSING.
TIOndon GlObe.l

In n work just issued from the press
-s'Thc Past and Present in tho East'-
the author describes q recent visit to
these once famous mountains, 1Ibal
and Gerizifn, on which he spent a day.
He states that he and n fellow-traveler
assembled the latter, and they afterwards
proceed to test the acoustic property of
the valley between. To do this his
fellow traveller rode down Gerizim,
across the valley, and began to ascend
Ebal, his "horse looking the size of an
ant.' After ascending considerable
distance, until he appeared but faint
dot on the hill side, he stopped. II had
been arranged that the two should sig
nal to each other when ready to speak,
but that was now seen to be hopeless,
so waiting until the dot appeared to
have ceased to move, the author, the
Rev. II. Jones, commenced to read
aloud from a book, "feeiing that he
might just as we'll have thought of ad-
dressing the House of Commons from
Lambeth Palace.' After a while he
paused to hear the result. Great was
his surprise when from the little dot on
the hillside he. heard the words of the
Twenty-third Psalm, and this in spite
of the conversation carried on by some
Turkish soldiers near. On the two
meeting they found that each had
heard the other with perfect distinct
ness
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
FROM NEW ORLEANS TO SAN FRAN
CISCO.

The gap in the New Orleans and Pa
fic railroad at Chcncyviile, Louisiana,
was closed on Saturtlay-thc last rail laid
down, the last spike driven, and there
was then, for the first time, continu-
GUS track from New Orleans to San
Francisco in nearly straight line. The
route of this great work may be briefly
stated thus: Beginning at New Orleans,
where the 30th degree OF latitude inter
sects the 9Oth meridHnaI line, the New
Orleans and Pacific road takes n north
westerly direction via Donaldsonville,
Alexandria, etc, 10 Shreveport, in
Louisiana, and Marshall, in Texas.
This point is little to the north fthc
thirty second parallel. Here conncc.
ton is made with the great Texas
Pacific road, which, leaving Marshafi
in westerly course, deflcctssouthward
till it touches the thirty-second paraliei,
J and traverses the central part OF Texas
from the point of beginning to El Paso
where il interests the 105th meridian.
1t there strikes the Southern pacihc,
whence il defects northward to Pine
VILE and then continues TO Fort Yuma
where ii separates into two branches,
one running direct to San Diego and
the other proceeding tn san Francisco
These and other connecting railway
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
THE NEW SUBSTITUTE FOR LARD

III. w. q. in Atlanta constitutional
In the meantime the refincrs arc crc-
ating new market and Il better de-
mand for their oil. 1t is used largely
as an illuminating oil, being the best
for headlights and refiectors. 1t is used
as an adulteration of linseed oil, and Is
pronounced by painters preferable to
the linseed itself. 1t IL used almost
entirely for packing fish, and especially
sardines, in America. And 1t is used
as n substitute for lard In cooking. 1t
is made into what is called cotton but
ter, and in this shape is rapidly sup
planting lard. Two pieces of steak
fried, one with oil and tho other with
lard, cannot be told apart. For bread
it Is perfect substitute for lard, and
for batter bread it is much better. In
egg bread it fills the place Of eggs. In
fact, in the Kitchen 1t is cIean1fer health
ier and better than lard, If tho testimo-
ny of housekeepers can be taken. 1t
is much cheaper. A pound of cotton
butter will do the cooking of n pound
and Il half of lard, and costs only thir
teen cents, while lard is worth sixteen
to twenty cents. When n pan of steak
has been cooked with oil, the Oil not
absorbed in the steak can be poured
back into the can and used again, be-
ing just as clear and pure as before it
|
| entirely in the place of lard, we should
have to write the epitaph, "Dicd of
Frying PAM oven departed Southern
vigor less frequently than before. This
oil has been tried In making tho light
est and best OF cake, and found incom-
parable. / asked Mr.. J. X. Boston,
who is interested in tho sale of cotton
butter, why it was, it being half IA
! costly, quite as good, and cleanlier than
lard, 1t did not suppiant 1t Mt once and
entirely.
"Simply because there is prejudice
against changing II custom which our
fathers and mothers used. 1t is just
the same prejudice that caused people
to carry pumllin mt one end ofn stick
and balance It with rock at the other
for yeass and years before they discov-
cred that they could put one pumkin
up against another. However il is be-
ing introduced more rapidly than wo
had dared to hope"
eff you can sell all you cun retinc,"
l asked Mr.. Boston the other day, stto
Europe, why do you labor to create II
a demand in America?'
"Simply because IL we open now
market we make larger demand and
better prices. We have just shipped
900 barrels from the Montgomery re-
iincry at sixty five cents a gallon. at
thirteen cents pound for cotton but
ter, every gallon of oil will yield one
dollar. For mar y reasons we prefer n
home market, and then we believe We
do a good thing in substituting this
perfectly clean, pure, vegetable Oil for
lard in the kitchens of our homes. AS
for the demand, tell you that If eve
ry ton of cotton seed in the South was
, pressed next year ] could sell the en-
= tire oil output before the 18th of No
Y vember. could actually have sold il
= before il was made.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27

one would think that it was only
necessary for the government TO use its
strong arm in order to wipe out polyga-
my, but its strong arm is made almost
powcrlcsS by the difficulties which
stand in the way of proving n single
case, much less 10, 900 or 30, 900 Of them,
against the offenders. The Mormons
have control of the local courts, and
jurics, ard the territorial legislature.
Nothing short of an open violation of
our constitution could give the federal
government authority to make war on
the Mormons as Mormons, and until
polygamy is proved through the courts
the government is not supposed to he
aware of its existence.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
Dentistry.

DR.S.L. BIsACEY, Dentist, respectfully
onershis professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
trv. Having an experience of fourteen
years, in the practice, he feels confident of
giving satisfaction III all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
t)t,ire at residence on Jackson street, near
he ttstttalc Academy, Monroe: La.
v7-mar16:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27

The defeat of the ram Merrimac, ac-
cordinG to a letter of Commodore Mau-
ry of the Confederate navy, is not to
be credited altogether to the Monitor.
When the Merrimac ran into and sank
the Cumberland sho broke her iron
ram, causing leak of six inches an
hour. 1t was partly owing TO this in
jury that the Merrimac returned to
Norfolk, so that the old Cumberland is
entitled to a share in her discontinue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
john H. DinkgrAvc,

4 TrORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
n Office opposite Court House. Practices
IN all the Courts of North Louisiana; also
in the Supreme Court of the State and the
Federal Courts. All claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attentton
Land Office and Pension matters attended
to- March 2S, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
John McEMcry,

ATTORNEY AT LAW & LAND AGENT,
no, 6 Carondelet St., New Orleans.
AND BUSINESS at the Land Offices in
Ia New Orleans and Washington City at
tended to. Agency for sale and purchase
of Plantations, Farms and unirnproVed
lands solicited.
zas- Major J. G. Richardson is associated
with Mr.. McEnery in the land business,
to which he will give his entire attention.
January +, 1851.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
Talbot StilllllaIl,

A f'rORNEY AT LAW. MONROE, La,
n will practice in the Parishes Of
ouochitrt, Aforchomse, I,icAIa"tl ana Frank
ki,, in the Supreme Court Of the State,
and in the Federal Courts. Will take
claims for collection in all other parishes in
Louisiana, with privilege of managing
same in connection with attorneys residing
.herc August IS, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
PUBLIC LIBRA RY !!
YOUNG CAo1AOLiC FRIENDS S0ClEIY'S LIBRARY

The Young Catholic Friends Society have
the pleasure to announce to tho public that
they are now prepared to supply the citi-
zens of Monroe and vicinity with good
reading matter. They have established Il
Library containing Five Hundred Volumes
any person can get a book with tho privi-
lege of keeping it one month.
HALL OPEN EVERY SUNDAY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
ATNER. NJ. J. !
ISOatRaer a. Li4ls1el1.

. T'rORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT
N Law, Monroe, La, will practice in all
supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office DEPARTING cnt
ofthe General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. January ), 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
ISr. =. e.. Murphy,

DESIAsD ST., MONROE, I4A.-Having
- recently arranged his Office with special
reference to the treatment of chronic female
diseases, Dr. Murphy will givc particular
sttentioil to that branch OF his profession.
1l:.ii- Refers to the IN cdical fraternity of Mon
roe and Trenton. juno 10, lSll.-tf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
James II. Strotller.

A rTORNlIY AT LAW, Monroe La.
n Will practice law in North Louisiana,
before tho Supreme Court at Monroe, Fed
eraI Courts of Louisiana, Court of Claims,
and Supreme Court of the United States ut
Washington City.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
. GARRETT. II. Il. RUSSELL
Garrett IL Russell,

ATTORNEYS SCOUNSELLORS AT LAW
MONROE, La.
nRACTICTs REGULARLY in tho Par
L ishes of Ouachita, Richland, Lincoln
and Caldwell. and in the supreme Court.
Collection of claims prosecuted with dill
gence and money promptly RENTED. Man
agenent, sale and lease of real estate under
taken and satisfaction guaranteed. Fees
moderate Office on Wood street, opposite
Recorders office. Jan'y ., 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
Il. Richardson.

A TrORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, La,
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court Of the
State, the Federal Courts, and in the Land
Office Department of the General Govern
ment. August IS, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
w. w. Farmer,
COUNSELOR IN LAW AND EQUITY,
Attorney at Law & Solicitor in Chanccry,

MONROE OCACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA,
Has resumed his profession as Counselor,
to which he will devote careful attention !;
and will invariably require payment for his
Attorney and Solicitor and will practice in
the United States District, Circuit and SUI
prene Courts, and in the State District,
Circuit and Supreme Courts; in all classes
Of cases, law, equity, probate, criminal and
bankruptcy. "a new bankrupt ta'o will be
adopted in 1922 VIII make the mainten-
tax titles a speciality. Will devote his per-
sonal attention to his cases and all his time
to his profession as his sole business, to the
exclusion of all other occupations and can
not be engaged or retained in any case with
out q fee. Office at his residence.
August 25. 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
r f.. WETZEL,
Dealer i'll all kinds of
HOUS SEHOLD FURN / Il Y r. T.

COFFlNS, COFFIN TRIMMINGS, &c.
Furniture repaired, or made to order, and
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended to. Cotiins
supplied at short notice, with services OF
undertaken, it desired.
have also hand a full stock of
Children's Carriages, which 1 offer for
salo at low prices.
store and shop on Grand street, opposite
McFees drug store. An inspection of our
work and furniture is respectfully invited.
January !, 1880. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
Dr. Il. H. Richardson,

ITAS resumed tho practice of Medicine.
IL He may be found, when not profes-
during the day, and at his residence at all
other hours. Monroe, Feb. 6, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
,IILISArs. C.u. THoUsDALE.
Millsaps AZ TrOushale.


ATTORNEYS .S COUNSELORS AT LAW
MONROE, LOUISIANA,
WIN practice in the courts of the Fifth
w District, Supreme Court, and Federal
Courts. viii take claims for collection in
all the parishes of North Louisiana, with
privilege of managing same in connection
with resident attorneys.
Oricc in STUBB's BUuDISG, on Wood
street August Is, 1SSl.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
TuOS. Y. ADT.
JOHN CALDERwoOD. TuoS. Y. AID
Drs. CalderwOOl & Ably,

Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery.
Onice on Grand street, in rear of q. w.
smiths carriage shop.
January % 1850 n2O:1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27

DEHoL" SAFE AND hoc" Coz
CANTON, OHIO.
NJ y. LTON, AoENT,
MONROE, LA.
Safes sold for less money than by any
one travelling, on time, for Il heavy dis
count for cash.
Guns, Pistols, Clocks and Sewing Ma
chimes repaired on short notice by
N. B. MILTON,
q Rills' News Depot
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
BANK OF MONROE.
&. A. SINGER, Cashier.
GRAND ST., MONROE, La,

NEW BANK BUILDING.
European exchange for sale also drafts
on st. Louis, New York, New Orleans and
Vicksburg. Mutileted money and foreign
coin bought at highest rates. Interest al
lowed on time deposits. Collections
promptly attended to in Monroe. Trenton
Bastrop. Farmerville, Vienna. Columbia,
Ouachita City, etc.
apr4:SOch2Oaug.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27
WATCH MAKER,

MONROE, LA.
THOS. l.. DEACON. late of New Orleans,
has opened in the Opera House building
where he is prepared to repair watches and
clocks in the best manner, and warrant for
ONE YEAR.
Old gold and silver bought, or taken in,
exchange.
Monroe November 10, 1851.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27

COUTsIEIeN CARRIAGE FACTORY.
The undersigned takes pleasure in making
known that he is now AZ we'll prepared as
before the war, if not bettor, to do all kinds
of work, either in
Manufacturing or Repairing
CARRIAGES, BIIGGIES, HACKS, ETC
Ready made work kept on hand; spcci-
mems OF which may be seen by calling at the
Factory. He will also carry on general
Blacksmith shop, arranged to do all kinds OF
blacksmithing. Terms reasonable.
January !, 1879. FIR. ENDoM.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-01-27

MONROE BAKERY,
DIISIAlsD STREET,
ANDREW J. HERRING,
Successor to IT. PetZofd,) 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, ,TOBA CCO, CIGARS,
Fruits, Confccti ons, Sc,
Kept in stock and will be sold at The lowest
market price. June 4. 1850. ly
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-07-12
The New Lo.d Lieutenant.

Earl Spencer, the new Lord Lieuten-
ant, of Ireland, fortnight ago, in Fe-
ceIving several deputations concerning
the Phoenix Park assasslnations, read
an extract from "a letter he had few
days earliertrecived from Lady Frederick
Cavendish, who is his relative. He
said that, although she was bowed
down by her irreparable loss" she was
still animated by spirit so noble
that he had taken the earliest opportu-
n;ty which arrived for making her letter
known to the Irish nation. 81 should
be very glad" Lady Frederick wrote,
''lf their can be any means of letting 1t
be known in Ireland, so IS to have some
good effect, that would never grudge
the sacrifice of my darling's life if only
it leads to the putting down OF the
frightfnl spi it of evil III the land. He
would never have srudged it if he coul(
have hoped that his death would dC
more than his life. There does seen
some hope of this. and you are doini
all you can to keep down that mos
dreadful danger of panic and blm
vengeance Witnesses to the reading
of these words declare that Earl Spen
Ger was himself "deeply affected, an
that at certain times he could scarcel
proceed for emotion. Mr.. Trevelya
was present and "burst into tears" an
was not the only one who was oyercou
III like manner.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-07-12
British Burmah.

The administration report of British
Burmah shows the progress of the pro-
vince to be little short of marvellous,
and that despite the intense Incidence,
or rather hatred OF labor. characterizing
the Burman people. Out of 1920
square miles of fertile soil ba-ely $500
are cultivated, though most of the cul-
tivab.e area is within easy reach of the
railway and of navigable rivers or the
sea. The population increased SO pei
cent. III the 81 years previous t. the
census of 1881. As illustrating the
wonderful fertility of the soil, it is poin-
ted out that in a single orchard the
following trees were in bearing at the
same time-the cocoanut, the areca, the
Corean mango, orange, lime, Manages
teen, pineapple, black pepper, plantain
and coffee. The soil is suitable for
sugarcane, tobacco and cotton. The
hill slopes affored every facility for the
production of tea, coffee and clnchOna.
Petroleum abounds, and iron, tin, lead
and antimony are plentiful, while the
supply of forest trees is infinite and their
variety inexharstible. The local demand
for tobacco is prodigious-every man,
woman and child smokes. From 40, ,0O0
to $4,000 cigars are sent every month to
England, and large supply is imported
into India. Yet with all these advanta-
ges of the soil most of the tobacco Is
brought from Madras, SO great Is the
repugnance of the people to work. Not
withstanding this apathy, The increase
of prosperity is astounding; SS5, ,33S
tons of rice We're exported to Europe IN
over that exported in the previous year,
although prices fell 30 per cent. Ifthe
export duty on rice were abolished, this
trade would be developed still further
to an amazing extent. As compared
with 1870, both imports and exports
have considerably more than doubled.
The total trade IN 1870 amounted to
e10, 263, 900; while that of 1880 was
f222, 222, 900. The revenues have in
creased in the same period from e.
232, ,O66 TO e2,S6O, 900, the local and
municipal revenue having more than
trebled. Burmah paid a surplus of
f767. 600 to the Imperial Government
in 1SS0-S1. The incidence of taxeiion
on the population of 3.736. III Is RS.
6 3 annas per head. So little is this felt
that every family in Burmah on the
average spends fl2 yearly on iewelry
and imported luxuries. Bullion TO the
extent cf million and half annually
Is absorbed in the province, in addition
to the great amount spent in charity
and amusements.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-07-12

The other day patent was recorded
to 4 young woman Of Louisville and
another young woman of Cincinnati. for
what was styled an ''ironing pan
From the tine of Adam and Eve. wo-
man-folk have used when il ioning clothes
a saucer turned bottom side ur, horse
shoe, an oyster can, or hundred and
one other contrivances TO place the hot
iron upon while tuning garment, or
when wishing to lay down the iron for
moment. When ironing-boards came
into use handsome little stands for the
iron soon followed. But, as many a
housewife knows to her SORROW, these
ironing boards cannot be disturbed
without upsetting the iron and stand,
thereby endangering, among other
things, her toes, and many accidents
have thus beiallen children. These
young ladies hit upon the idea of max
ing an iron pan, to be sunk into the
board, and thus kept stationary, being
Of such depth as to hold the iron III safety
while the ironer twists the board in
whatever direction desired. Models
we're made; ard application fled at
Washington, resulting in patent being
in umediltely issued TO them. The idea
OF the thing was suggested by having
Witnessed several accidents among the
servants. The young ladies are cousins.
Both ar, known for their beauty and
accomplishments. They received an
offel of s.. 600 for their invention the
day after the patent was obtained This
they refused and concluded an arrange
ment for the making of the ntensil iron
mould, one inch deep, eight inches
long and five inches wide. There are
tanges running across two sides. so that
one simply has to cut hole in the iron
ing boari, insert the par and screw i
fast through the fianges. The bottom
is perforated, so that it may not become
over-warm.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-07-12
Gi-ls and Rattlesnakes.

A short time ago, as Misses Matte and
Cornle Hubert, aged fourteen and sixteen
years, were gong home from Mrs. Ioung's
IN Mss, they found themselves suddenly
brought to standstill by h1ge rattlesnake
which had taken possession of tue road.
rhe usual thing for girls to do under such
Is to scream and run away.
Not so with the heroines of this story.
They Immediately armed themselves each
with fedce Iail and commenced hostlli-
ties. The monster made fight at first, but
;indlng himself overmatched attempted to
get away, but the girls had got their dam
der up and followed the reptile into the
woods, bela5orlng him with rails. Tnele
is no telling what two determined girls
can do (it took only one determined lass 10
capture us). Miss Matte and Mss Cornie
were victorious and succeeded in killing
the snake, which measured over five feet
in length and nine inches in circumfer-
ence. Il was brave deed and deserves
commendation.