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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
The Fate of "a Peaccmakcr.

A Goose, which was travelling
across the country for the benefit OF
her Dyspepsia. was resting herself IN
bit of thicket, when along came two
Foxes in search OF something not too
Utter for dinner. Being tired and
disappointed it was only natural that
they should feel quarrelsome, and as
they halted near the thicket one OF
them observed:
"If yon were half as sharp as the
books make you out you would not
now be hungry enough to gnaw at the
bushes"
And if you were half as big as you
think you would pass for lion, minus
the roar sneered the other.
Il don't want any impudence from
no fifteen-cent animal of your build J!
warned the first
Don't give me any of your chin
music or III make a wreck of youn
yelled No. 2.
You're thief
'Ditto!'
You're a-'
At this point the Goose could stand
it no longer Walking out from the
thicket she put On benevolent look
and observed:
Gentlemen let me settle this dis
pute. In the first place l want to re-
mark-'
But she never remarked. The Foxes
made rush and gobbled her up, and
as they picked their teeth of the last OF
the feathers, No remarked:
None but a Goose would have
sought to settle dispute between two
Foxes
sAnd while | have great respect for
O Peacemaker, added the second, i
have invariably observed that they
are the eaten party. Neighbors who
quarrel cannot only take care of them
selves, but in most cases act the
Goose which sticks her bill into the
fuss. This banquet will now adjourn.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

Wells Health Renewer, greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, lean
ness, sexual debility, &c. 81. at drug
gists. Prepaid by express, $l25, 6
for IS. f. 8. Wells, Jersey City,
N. J.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

DR. r. @. WEsr's NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMENT q
guarnneed specific for Hysteta Dizziness Commissions.
Fits, Nervous Neuralgia Headache, Prostra-
ton caused by the OF alcohol tobacco wakefui-
ness Mental Dcpresson softenng Of the Brain result
ing in Insanity and leading misery decay and DEATH
Premature Old Age. Barrenness. Loss OF Power in other
sex, Involuntary Losses and : caused by
exoron Of the brain self abase indulgence
months treatment One dollar n box SIX boxes nvo
doars sent by mail prepaid receipt OF price wegunr-
ceiyed for six bores accompanied with ve dollars,
will send the purchaser written guarantee refund
money II treatment does not effect cure Guarantees
issued only by Jos. Flemng, Druggist, 81 Market St.
Pittsburgh, Pa. Orders by mail at regular prices
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

Ecssra. Editors -
The above is good likeness Of Mrs Lydia z. Pink
hGm, OF Lynn, Mass who above all other human beings
mag truthfuly called tho Dear Friend of Woman"
as some of her correspondents love call her She
E zealously devoted to her work. which is the outcome
OF ufe-study, and Is obliged to keep six lady
ASSISTANTS help her the large correspondence
winch daily pours in upon her each bearing its special
burden Of suffering, or joy ut release from 10. Her
Vegetable Compound is medicine for good and not
evil purposes have personally investigated 1t and
satisfied Of tho truth of this.
On account OF its proven merits IL is recommended
and prescribed by best physicians in the country
One says, at works like a charm and saves much
pain 1t will entirely the worst form Of falling
of the uterus Lcucorrhoea, irregular and painful
Mcn5sruation, all Ovarian Troubles Inflammation and
liberation, F1oodings all Dspacements and the
seeuent spinal Weakness and s especially adapted to
tho Change Of Life."
pcrmeates every portion of the system and gives
new life and vigor. 1t fantness fatulency,
dotroys all craving for stlmulants. and relieves weak
neas Of the stomach 1t cures Floating, Headaches
Nervous Prostration, General Debility Sleepcssness
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling Of bearing
down, causing pain, weight and backnche, Is always
permanently cured by It's IL will at all times and
under all circumstances act in harmony with the law
that governs the female system.
1t only g. per bottle s< for e5 and Is sold by
druggists Any advice required TO special and
of many who have been restored to perfect
health by the OF the Vegetable Compound, be
obtained by addressing Mrs p with stamp for reply,
at Ter home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either this compound Is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mrs. Pinkhams Liver Pills." Gays writer, care
the best In the corld for the OF Constipation
BIiousness and Torpidity Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders in its special line and bids fair
to equal the Compound In its popularity.
All must respect her Angel Of Mercy whose soS
ambition is to dol good to others
Philadelphia. Pa Q) Mrs. A. NJ. ID
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
(:n arrb Of the BLADDER

Singing. smarting, irritation of
the urinary passages, diseased dis
charges, cured by Buchupaiba. 81. at
druggists. Prepaid by express, 81 25,
s for IS. L. s. Wells. Jersey City,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

c7CA WEEK. Sl2 day at home easily made
% ZCostly Outfit free. Address TRUE Co.
Augusta, Maine. nIar29ly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

**"Nagnifcent promises some
times end in paltry performances" A
magnificent exception to this is found
in Kidney-Wor which invariably per-
forms even more cures than it promi-
ses. Here is a single instance: Mother
has recovered" wrote an Illinois
girl to her Eastern relatives. "She
took bitters for a long time but with
out any good So when she heard of
the virtues of Kidney Wort she got a
box and it has completely cured her
liver COMPLAINT
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

dirty stockings to church. and, If did,
I'd keep 'cm out of sight"
While these honest conversations
were going on, Mrs Ragbag had said
to her next door neighbor, Mr.. Gala
CHER, Il hope the crying of my baby
last night didn't disturb you" ;" and
Gallagher replied, "no-that is, yes.
Then Mrs. Ragbag called hi n wretch
and wept.
And then the clergyman came out
and asked young Symonds how he
liked the sermon Symonds said, sit
was a grand ef-er-no, PLrson, it was
nonsense"
"Sir !" said the Parson, as he drew
himself up Indignantly.
The Parson went home and medi-
tated in a gloomy frame of mind for
three hours, and finally concluded In 1T
society lying was wick, I'd, but he
wouldn't preach against it again.
Diyesting the subject of all the fun
tie Neus reporter works iato it, the
reader can use his common-sense, as
well as conscience, to reconcile theory
and practice here. When the truth all
told would represent bad feeling or
an unkind or discourteous one, what is
called (by "Parson Bangle') the polite
lie' is simply an effort of ones better
nature to contradict the feeling and is
really no more ''lie" than refusing to
groan when one has midnight tooth
ache, or to .yawn in company when
one is tired, or to laugh in q very ridic-
ulous CID PERSONS face.
Regard for the feelings aud comfort
cf Others never justifes falsehood, bat
it does justify denials that are real self
dcnials and professions that are least
honest efforts to be sincere.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
AR @ N A N N A
s.The Genuine Dyspepsia
Cure and Liver and Kid
ney Regulator"

Twenty-Five years trial of an article is q
strong assurance Of its efficiency. ARoMANNA
has been used with the most satisfactory results
for twenty odd years, and has gained q wonder
full reputation for the rare Curative Powers 1t
possesses
This Remedy is purely Vegetable Compound
and was years ago prepared by Prof. Du Lao,
Of Geneva, Switzerland, and used by him and
other prominent physicians in their private
practice with GREAT SUCCESS.
Thousands have been cured Of Dyspepsia,
Liver and Kidney Diseases, Impoverished or
Diseased Blood, weakness OF the Back, and
General Debility of the Stomach. Price 80 and
75 cents per bottle. For sale by all Druggists.
G. HOLDSTEIN, Prop,
Woodbury., N. j.
wIOLESAL LIE DE POTS
BUrTocK d CRESsnAw, 528 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
WOODWARD, FA1oN, Co., Kansas City.
Missouri
A FEW HOME TESTIMONIALS OF MANY /
RECEIVED.
WOODBURY. Dee. g. 1881.
DEAR SIR Il have used your ARoMANNA, and
found 1t to be very beneficial. 1t Is an excellent
WILLIAM MILLIGAN,
Supt, OF Public Instruction of Gloucester Co, N. j.
PAULsBoRo N. j., July 10. 1881
DEAR SIR Il have used your AR0MANNA In
my family for years with great success for debility
Of the Stomach such as Blliousness, Costiyeness,
sick Headache ETC., and found 1t an excellent
remedy.
JOHN DENsTEN. Farmer,
Near Paulsboro, N. j..
REMARKABLE CURE IN A SHORT TIME.
TRUE CONFESSION.
suffered for years with Indigestion and lately
had feeling as of some hard substance In my
stomach. 1 could not eat, sleep or Work. / WAS
under the care OF regular physician for three
months without relief. | then employed two
physicians IN Philadelphia. To the one paid
gI5 for advice and medicine to the other paid at
different times the amount Of ss4 without any
benefit whatever.
Some friend recommended ARoMANNA /
tried It, and after taking two bottles, was great
ly relieved, the pain In my stomach ceased, my
appetite and sleep came back and could work.
This was year ago last October. Since that time
ann taking every week a tablespoonful OF the
AKoMANNA. 1 am hardy and healthy and as
strong as ever My wife and daughter. who
were suffering with Dyspepsia used the same
medicine, and were entirely cured.
have made this statement for the benefit OF
many sufferers. am living ON Mr.. VIM. knights |
farm near Woodbury., where l can be found at |
any time.
PETER G. WOOD.
Woodbury., Dec. !. 1881. June7,Iy
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
NEW LIVERY STABLE.
Cunningham ST., East of Main,
B u I'll Il H, ID A,

j MES SELLERS, Prop'r
uAvING removed my Livery Stock from Mil
- lerstown to Butler and located in the old
KELLY STAND, on Cunningham street. /
solicit share Of your patronage. have good
reliable horses and good rigs, which will let at
reasonable prices. Give me a call. ma31 81 1y
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
A Pleasant Letter.
Snacial Telegram.

iceland, Mich.-Please find enclosed
draft for amount of Invoice, May 7,
1879. The Baxter's Mandrake Bitters
give the best satisfaction of any patent
medicine handle They have adver-
tised themselves after selling few
bottles, and | warrant every bottle.
N. DeKrief, Druggist.
BilliousneGs, Iiyer Complaint, Dir
ziucss in the Head, Indigestion, Con-
stipation, and all similar diseases, yield
readily to the effect of Baxter's Man
drake Bitters. Price Is cts. per
bottle.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26

Being seriously troubled with Hay
Fever and Rose Cold / tried Ely's
Cream Balm, and was surprised in OBJ
tianing almost immediate relief. l
earnestly recommend it to all similarly
afflicted. w. p. ANDRUs, Druggist,
Metucben, N. j.
Having been afflicted with Hay
Fever for years I gave Ely's Cream
Balm trial was much benefited. /
/ have had no attacks since using it.
T.. X. RAUcH, Editor Carbon Co.
Democrat, Mauch Chunk, Pa
For years have been afflicted with
Hay Fever from early in August nm
til frost. / was induced to give Ely's
Cream Balm trial. The relief was
immediate. regard my self cured.
G.. ScHREIBER, Snpt. Of Cordsge Co.,
Elizabeth N II
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-07-26
A Noted Wo1nan's Death.

New Castle Courant.
Mrs. w. Wiley, OF Washington. Pa,
and the last surviving aunt of Hon. w.
G. HARRISON. Of our city, died on Fri.
day, June 23d, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Ellen Donaldson,
Wheeling. She was eighty-three years
old and had resided in Washington for
half q century. Quite large number
of her relatives reside in this and ad-
joining counties. She was the last sur
vivor but one OF Mrs. Massa HARRISON,
captured by the Indians, just after
witnessing the killing and scalping of
two of her children, and taken prisoner
to about where the town of Butler now
stands. She made her escape with an
infant, was closely pursued, and laid
for O bcur or more concealed by q log
on which one of her pursuers was rest
ing. The pursuit being discontinued,
after many hardships she reached Fort
Duquesne. Mrs. Wiley was connect
ing link, as it were, between such
scenes of border strife and the peaceful
present. A son, who left leg at Get
tysburg, has been postmaster at Wash
ington since 1865 The boy Massa
HARRISON carried while escaping from
the Indians died two years ago in
Marion, Iowa. Two of his sons were
killed at Shiloh.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
The MOS, Popular nh.

A correspondent of the Louisville
Courier-J onrnal, writing from Washing
ton thus sums up full consideration Of
the River and Harbor Dill.
The vote by which the River and Har-
Dor Bill was carried in the two houses
over the veto supplies a heslthful moral.
1t was not party or sectional vote. Each
party contributed its fair quota to the
passage Of the measure, and though TIE
Southern Representatives, feeling the
great need of these appropriations for
their people, rallied most strongly, yet
the North, the Northwest and Middle
States gave strong and general support
to the bill. I fully believe that of those
who voted in the negative there we're at
least half who would have regretted 1t If
the bill had been defeated Let this sys-
tenn of public works once be arrested by
demagogism and faction marshaled by q
venal railroad press and those who help
such q contamination will soon hear from
their constituents in way they will
be apt 10 remember.
The vote in the two houses shows that
the spirit of Independence of Executive
dictsiion is not lost, but survives. and is
able to defy an Executive behest. II
shows, further. that the metronolitan
press does not control public opinion or
Congress when it is in conflict with the
great interests of the people.
1t shows, finally, that the Rivar and
Harbor Bill. which has for year after
year received two~third maior;t;as in
Congress, is, in the opinion Of those who
have every motive to know and onnortu-
nifty to study public opinion, one Of the
most popular of all the bills before Com
gress.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01

II is evident, since the ordering Of a
Con gressional CoRTention by the Demo
cratic District Committee, that there has
been considerable advance in the Con-
gressional market. The matter is in the
atmosphere, and those whom popular
opinion speak OF as willing TO take the
candidacy are numerous and daily in
creasing.-[ Pcdiscah Ne,rs.
Il may be, and doubtless Is true, that
there are aspiring patriots in each coun.
~ Of the District, who would Tillingly
and enthusiastically accept the honor Of
carrying the party banner but he mis-
fortune is that The average aspiring patri-
OF thinks, cOnscieniiously, himself, the
only eminenily proper orc to be nominal
ed, and will resist the termination of any
other 81 least with sullen indifference.
The Jealousy Of aspirarts is az potent a
cause Of disafEectioa a.. 10 cry Of rings,
clique, &c. When live, practical, materi-
al issues are brought to the front, and
the personal an bition of men sent to the
rear, these chickering's aud jcaIousiss will
be suppIanted by O hearty enthusiasm.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
The Prohibition Vote.

Though the prohibition wave has
struck Indiana and Ohio with considera,
BILE force, and perhaps dsservedly go in
the light OF widespread intemperance and
it's consequent pauperism and crime in
citizens, and unreliabIlity, to say the least
in officials, at appears not TO have accom-
plished a great deal at the last election
in Kentucky. In sixty three counties in
the State which cast any vote at all for
Lusk, the prohibition candidate for Clerk
of the Court of Appeals, out of III coun-
ties already reported to the Secretary OF
State, the total vote cast for Lusk was
8, 500, about one sixty second OF the total
number OF votes cast in the Black burn .
Evans Gubernatorial election OF 1879 This
is but an insignia cant vote for = revolt
against the tyrranioal King Aicoho in
Kentucky, but still there is a greater un-
dercurrent OF reform among Judges and
officials Of all kinds than is manifested n
this vote.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
Free GeaamH.

RIVER FAM FoR sALE-Contains 800
acres, SO cleared-well i'm proved adj
dress. O. NJ 7. Sain,on
PARTNER WANTED.--A practical,
experienced man. in sn established husi-
ness, paying now and can be increased.
wants partner with $500 TO S. 600 cash
capitol. References given aud reonired.
Address "R., Courier Office.
Ad vertisemonts Under the Heads Of
WANTED. F0R SALE, FOR RENT. SC,
OF an acceptable nature, and not TO ex
coed four lines, are free to all.
Mere Business Adpe1 tisemsnts Not Inserted in
These Columns Without Pay.
If answers fail to come the first time
we invite second, third, or as many re-
petitions as are necessary TO secure what
you advertise for. We wish the advertise
ers to feel tn at they are not imposing on
us, but are doing US n favor by using our
free columns, as we are determined TO
make
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
JAxss NJ. SwoRSsrKDr.
zsomIniscense OF Lynn Boyd.

From Trigg Telephone
The following letter from Gen. Albert
Pike, TO the Arkansaw TrGCeier furnishes
q graphic picture Of the jolly times of the
average" congressman thirty years
ago, as it does also of the history and
origin of his famous song the "Fine Ark
snsaw Gentleman" The idea OF Meredith
P Gentry, the great congressman from
Tennessee, reclining with s graceful non
ehalance in an easy chair in Senator john
sons room at Washington singing my
Boy Tommy" and Linn Boyd, speaker of
the House dancing the Tullochgorum is
representation OF social JOY that is not of
ten found in these days Of cold formality
and snobbery:
wAsHrSeros, D. C. July II, 1882.
To the Editor of the Arkansaw Traveller:
The "Fine Arkanssw Gentleman" was
written in the winter OF lSo3--4, when
Major Elias Rector Was at Washing ton,
seeking the appointment OF superinten-
dent of In dian affairs.
Il was commenced by Dir. William NJ
Burweil, of Virginia, who wrote three or
four verses in my room, reading them TO
noe as he did So TOOK them, and using
one or two OF them and part OF the others
completed the song. Il was hrst sung,
think, ct 8 gathering In tire rooms OF CO.
lionel Robert w. johnson, over The lace
store, on Penusylvan Rvenus, when Me
redith 2. Gentry sung My Boy Tommy,
and Linn Boyd speaker Of the house,
danced .Tuiiochgorum" IL was sung
there think, By John F. Coyle and often
afterwards; and il as sung at the wake
in 1858. and followed by the supplement
written by Burwell.
Very truly yours,
ALBERT PIKE.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01

nUNS A TRI-WEEKLY LINE of boats
X, from ST. Louis to Memphis, and a
ri weekly hne from ST. Louis to Vicks.
burg.
GOING SOUTH.
Memphis boats pass Hickman Tuesday
nights, Thursday nights and Saturday
nights. Vicksburg boats, Monday,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
GOING NORTH.
Memphis boats pass Hickman Tuesday
nights. Friday nights and Sunday nights
Vicksburg boats Wednesdays, Fridays
and Sundays.
Mem phis boats-Steamers City Of Hell
ena, Ste. Genivieve and John b. Maude.
Vicksburg boats-Steamers City of
Providence, Belle Of Memphis, Gold Dust
City of Cairo, City of Greenville aud
CITY OF VicksburG.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
Ror slae SAC senale.

We learn that friends in Hiok man,
Graves and Fulton counties, ere urging
Dr.. 10. Luton, to make the race for the
State Senate. Dr. 10. made IN able,
worthy aad Industrious member Of the
lower house, aud it might seem 1t that
the people should now call him higher.
The one thing We like a5sut him is that
.'Ilc acts up to his eonvictions and shout
ders the responsi hility."
Judge b Z. Walker. WHO has served
one term in the Legislatrrc, aud held
many other places Of pubiie trust, all with
honor to himself and satisfactory TO the
people. is also mentioned as d probable
candidate.
Mr. Vaughn, Of Hickman county. who
made a splendid member Of the Legisia.
trre, is also spoken Of FOR The Senate
Mr.. Eimore. late member Of the Legis-
iature from Graves, il is said will 10 8
candidate. and that be viii be hard 80
beat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
u. $. GOVERNMENT.

resident-Chester A. Arthur.
Vic President-Dayid Davis.
Sec'y of State-Theo. Frelinghuysen
Secretary Treasury-James Folger.
Secretary of War-Robt. Lincoln.
secretary Navy-Wm. Chandler.
Secretary Interiors;. ]. Kirkwood.
Postmaster Overwhelmingly o. How
Attorney General - Brewster.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
STATE OFFICERS.

Goyernor-Luke P. Blackburn.
Lit. Governor. s. Cantrell.
Secretary of State-James blackburn.
Assist See. of State-Thos. g. Harris
State Auditcr-Faye cite Hewitt.
Treasurer-J ames W. Tate.
Attorney G. eneral-P w. Hardin.
Register Land Ofice-Alph. She lden.
Sup. Pub. Instruction.. d. Pickett.
Stat. Printers L NJ Major.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01

In France fourteen jurors are draw n
for each trial twelve to form the jury
and two TO act as substitutes in case Of
sickness. The substitutes are sworn and
sit in the jury box, bat take no part in
huding the verdict unless they are re
quired TO I'LL vacancy. Unanim:ty is
not required In finding verdict, but there
must be a majority Of eight to four to car
~ q conviction.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
CITY OFFICIALS.

Mayor Alex. A. Faris.
City Judge George Warren,
City Marshal. .. Barnes.
City Clerk-R E. Millet.
city Treasurer-T. P. Fortune.
Marketmaster-J. .. Barnes.
City Tax Collector-B. r Walker.
Wharfmaster-.J. o. Barnes.
Sexton Peter George.
ouncilmen-Chas. BaltEer, John W.
Cowgirl Jas. ". German, I. NJ. French,
Otto Hertweok, and d. c. Ramage.
Dist. Sc hool Trustees.-K. E. Milletr
II C. Beckman and 5. w. LauderdGle.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-09-01
TzsE ,sasSEssapPL
DcIugs al ts7e River CnTssn.iss.
rom in New yOTES-an An.
preparation sOF WORK
sSs New asaGGIG
Llren. ~ >. -. -

fffph the -. MS isflAtstCaH-
The Mississippi river commission. con
sisting OF Gen. Gilmore, president: Gen.
G. b. Comstock, Mai Suter, Judge TAYLOR.
Prof Mitchell, Maj. Herrod and Capt.
James b. Eads has been IN session since
Monday The v hole sum at the disposaI
of me commission for the Ni$sfssinni
river is -, 1000 The co asAis.ion de-
iermined to recommend an approximate
allotment of 81, l25, 900, which is for The
improvement of the river below Cairo. il,
the following manner: For continuation
of work at Plum Point, sixty miles above
Memphis, $500 coo; for continuation of
work in progress, sixty miles above
Viekshurg, at Lake Providence 500 ooO.
for work al New Madrid, 70 miles below
Cairo, : SEQ. goo; for work near M.mnhis
and for continuation of work in the har
Dor of Memphis, $500, o0t; for various
harbor works in addition to balances now
available, Sl23, 00'l; for repairs of leyees
by stoppage of existing gaps, 81, SOC. 900.
The sum of Sl00, Goo was left unallot,ed
for con tingencies.
The commission decided work shouId
begin on the east bank of the river. some
miles above the mouth of the Yazoo. and
should continue upward. The commits
sioners recommend that $500, 900 be rais-
ed by the local authorities to be appIied
in such way rs 10 secure, in connection
with the work done by the government,
continuity OF lines Of leyoes from bslos
upward: With this end in view. the
committee in making the allotment took
into consideration the amount of work
likely to be done by the local auth offfies.
The work at Plum Point and Lake Proyi-
denoe consists principally of narrowing
the stream as 10 increase the rapidly
OF the current and prevent the formation
of sand-bars, which have tendency to
shift the channel. One Of the proposed
projects is TO prevent, by embanknents,
the dow of the waters of the Mississippi
through the Atchsfalaya river.