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The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

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p6r esteemed young friends w. X.
Duncan and Lady, Of Ruseou came 10
on yesterdays train and will spend .
few days With Capt. J.. +. Norris,
Mn. Daucan's father. ssas's ~ -
We ere Of ths-opluion that the boys
Of Monroe were considsrably "oT' on
Christmas day, judging from the fact
that thecity wss required 10 employ
an extra police force, aud we are glad
to know that one Of West Monroe's
gallant young gentleman was fortunate
enough to secure this luxurious pos
tion Of making for himself q few doll
lars. He had the military carriage OF u
stonewall jackson and was rugged
with . police belt, and cider faucet,
with which TO preserve the peace and
capture the evil doors o. your beau,l-
fal little city. =. '..s $ 4, - q
| Work At the oil mills was suspended
Il y. y I r
for three days back In order to allow
the employees to participate in the
Christmas holidays, but business was
resumed this morning and will be
pushed with the same energy as here
Business was dull, yes very, dull. in
oar town Saturday. Nothing was do
Ing. nothing 10 attract the attention
Of any one, except the too frequent
use Of the fre scracksr and roman can.
die which has become at this day and
time to b. . perfect nuisance. 1t il 8
well establIshsd fact that llfsworks are
intended for the innocent amusemen,
OF the pleasure seeking public of TIM
lie, but'at the same time, It is not IN
tended. neither expected, for them Il
amuss themselves at the expense and
detrlment Of others, aud we are sorry
to say that we saw roman candle,
shot at horses, causing them to breai
loose giving certain parties consId
lsrsble trouble and this amusement wa
practiced BY white boys, who have al
most attained the ages Of maturity ant
who are old enough TO know Hight IRON
wrong and vino are sadly in need OF ,
little fatherly and motherly advice
from good honest, upright ant
straightforward Christian parents.
| We have It from good authority tia
our best Of friends Mr.. H w. Smith on
Of Ruston's most popular young mer
chants and Mlss Lula Drago, the beau
tifui and accomplished daughter O
our friend Mr.. John Drago Of Trenton
Ewili on Wednesday next, be joined to
gether in the holy bonds sof wediocl
> and enter upon the matrimonial bari
and shove out on the sea of III
or what We hope may prove peaceful
prosperous and happy voyage and W
wish them God speed. ssr- =
What the people OF West Monroe ar
mostly In need OF is one Of the twt
things church Or q foot way across
the railroad bridge. The ferry landing
are bad and the skin is worse thar
miserable, il always being shoemoutt
deep in water and leaks like q siv,
end II is almost matter Of imposibili,
ty for lady 10 cross with out getting
her feet wet, which IL a shame, and
should be looked after by the bushes.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS
- CENTRAL HOUSE.

Jas. Wood, Bob Wood, Rayyilie;
j. q. Malvon, v. s. 4 p. r. r; +. A.
Porter, do; F. F. Long, Caldwell, par;
Mrs, Green, Catalonia, par.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

All orders for coal left at Sublett
Bros, hardware store will receive
prompt attention. N. q. SKIPW4TH.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

Ten O'Clock p. M, IL . rather late
hour tocall upon young ladies. That ct
least is what we have been requested
to suggest. ss.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

A No. !. Pittsbnrg Coal delivered to
any part OF the city at 60 cents box,
by Fred Habeyan.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

The Howard artesian welt at New
Orleans has now reached 4 depth o. sss
feet.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

For the MasquRrade Ball!
ALL SHADES OF SATIN FIFTY
CENTS PER YARD, AT N. WE'LL
4 BRO.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

Miss Carrie Council, of Minden, ar
rived In the city by the train this
mornine, and will spend several days
with her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Woodland.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

Mr.. H. LsBaum is, We are pleased 10
learn, getting = long remarkably we'll.
His injuries are less serious than an
tictpated At first.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

Jus, received, Tor the. Masquerade
Ball: A nice line Of Patent Leather
Oxford Tie Panps At tie II.
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

= God bless the man who advsrtisss-
'Confound the man who don't. The
tfst commands the first class prlees; the
other miser WON'T; Ooe begs the pass7
Ing customer to buy HIS goods and
shoes. The other scarcely has the time
to read the daily news. The man who
advertlses grows to be merchant
king; the one who don't his store must
close-The auction bell to ring
Green"iiie Mss Busy Bee.
J. Pisrrepont Morgan, Of New York,
will build s2O0,0oO memorial parish
house for st. George Church In that
city.
The Armour packing company Of
Chicago employs 5000 men and expor-
ted $50, 600, 900 worth Of food products In
1884. aase .14nrg
The word "mugwump" il in poll
teal use In England now. 4
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

Orange blossoms at the Methodist
church next Wednesday ,evsning at
O'Clock.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28
CITY TAX PAYERS.

2 Tax Payers of the city OF Monroe are
hereby notified that the Tax Roll for the
City Of Monroe for 1885 has been completed
and is now on file in my office. Early
settlements will save penalties and costs.
2" ID. M. SHOLAR0. u
Assessor and Collector Of Licenses and
Taxes for City of Monroe. ~
October LIST, 1885.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

The word "mugwump" IL in pol
teal use in England now.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28
Il sP fPF'acWNN.

Parties not receiving their paper regular
~ will confer favor by fling their COM
plants with the business manager. I'M.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

TO THE, PUBLIC .
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28
\. MACHINE SI q .. ss,s
q. IS y. .. n. y DUTY J! IL y =
Corner Grand and 0radn4n 611a6 Gc y on.

All kinds of Machinery REPAfRED AID KneUfkM xslEnlr
Ppnss, Elbows, Fittings and Bras apods IL ~ kqf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28
0UACHITA HOUSE.
DEsIARD STREET.
MONROE, La.

Convenient to railroad depot and steamssy
b0st landing, and provided With superior
acc )modatiOns, is now open Ia the travelling
puolic. g0Sample Room for mmerciSi
travellers. ms. C. K. PURYIS,
ffoprietrsss
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1885-12-28

OLIVE" YouNG's,
RES7A UPAN2 AND LODGING
HOUsE, 3
Corner Of DeSiard and Fifth Streets
MONROE, LA.
The advertiser, desires to inform the
public that he is now prepared to furnish
Board and Lodging a. we'll as meals at all
hours at moderate rates.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Great game a, Capitol Park to-day, 1850.


Mrs. Lylcs wife of Henry Lyles, OF 02S G
street southwest, died yesterday morning of
blood poisoning, resulting from slight scratch
received in the palm of the right hand while
adjusting water filter to tho nozzle of n faucet
about three weeks ago. No particular ntten.
tion was given to 1t at first, until 1t became
troublesome, when Dr. Leech was called in
and operated on the hand, relieving 1t of much
matter and reducing the swelling. 1t, how
operations followed. Despite all efforts the
swelling became wOrse
National Republican., 1885-08-22

Don't fail to witness the game to-day.


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PROBATE CouRT-JUsrICE MERRIcK. .--E itatc
OF Jessie NJ. Farnum; first and final account Of
A, c. Bradley approved and passed Estate of
Patrick J. Downing will admitted to probate
and record and letters tcstamcntary issued to
Margaret ]. Downing; bond 81 900. In re Eliza
Jackson guardian; fifth general aud individual
account of guardian approved and passed Ei.
tate of Ellen ]. King; administrator authorized
TO pay Montgomery |. King 500 aud charge the
same to his distrbutive share OF tho estate
Estate OF Eleanor Miller; order appointing
Charles Miller and lIoratio Browning admins
traitors, and bond fixed at $4,000. Estate Of
Emma Hayward; petition OF John A. Hay
ward for letters of administration filed
Estate OF Nathan Blum; pltition of
David Plum for decree TO sell Stock of dry
and fancy goods, appraised at Sl,32OSj, ap-
proved and order given. In 70 will OF John
Hughes; order of publication issued. Estate of
William j. Mcclellan; order appointing John
]. Mcclellan administrator and bond fixed at
81 200. Estate of MCGlnuis Sands; order of
publication issued Estate Of David Welsh;
inventory of personally returned and first and
final account of the administrator proved and
passed. Estate of Benedict Milburn; letters Of
administration issued TO Wm u. Henderson
and bond fixed at $1,000. Estate of Langley
traitor to show cause filed. Estate of jeremiah
d. Latham; letters of administration issued to
Thomas j. Latham; bond $4,000 Estate of
Edward Cults, late of Portsmouth, N. H.; peti-
tion of r. ii. Cults for letters Of administration
Estate of G. A.. Kimmell; motion of l.. q. Crcecy
requiring the administrator to give anew bond
OyCrTllel
National Republican., 1885-08-22

THE handsome cottages being ectod on
Kenyon street. near Whitney avenue aud Four
teenth street, by New York capitalists, are
rapidly approaching completion, and eight or
ten VIII be brick. The houses are models oi
neHtncss and convenience, and are intended 70
Street cars, schools, beautiful parks, aud
churches are convenient 10 these villas, and
much inquiry is being made for property in
that locality,
National Republican., 1885-08-22
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.


The Smaller Happenings of u Day in
and About the CITY.
Tho Nationals will show thOir friends how to
play ball today.
The commissioners have granted Assistant
Attorney Edwin Forrest leave OF absence for
three weeks.
J. c. Collins, tho cast iron man, has with.
drawn his petition for divorce Rom his wife,
Bridget Collins.
First Comptroller Durham, In reply TO the
commissioners, states that he Is not prepared
now to make Il change of certain appropriations
for Boundary sewer TO that of the riucipal
main drainage sewers.
Tho health officers attention has been called
TO the obnoxious smells arising from a bono
factory near GiGsoborO Point Much co nplaint
is made by passengers coming and going past
II at night on the excursion boats,
The leaders in the race meet at Capitol PARK
to-day.
Mrs. Martha KOhler, 3OgT q sire, north.
west reports that between the hours of II m.
and 9 p. IN. yesterday ner bnrroom was en-.
tered by forcing the front cellar window and
there was stolen one box OF cigars and three
bottles OF whisky valued at S..
John Hughes, by his will flied with the regis.
ter yesterday, leaves all his property TO his
wife, Mary Hughes. and names her MS cxccu-
triN. The will of Patrick J. Downing was also
filed for probate and record. Tho deceased be.
lueathed all his estate to his wife, Margaret j.
Downing,
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Domestic Department,

1000 yards Twilled Linen Crash. 20 inches wide
worth 16c, only l2la per yard.
Just received, one ease Holly Tree Shrting at the
low price of 0c per yard.
Nearly every lady in this city and vicinity hns
recently become acquainted with tue merits of this
new brand of muslin, and the mere mention Of the
name Is now the only accommodation needed.
Holly Tree Mills ShirtlDg, only DC per yard.
We desire also to call attention To very desira-
BILE yard-wide Bleached Muslin, soft finish and ex-
tra quality, at 7c per yard. .
..,. '(Third Floor-Take the Eleyator)
National Republican., 1885-08-22
"Tnr (ioldcn Eagie clothlng store,


Upon the application of Helen w. Burnside,
she was appointed yesterday, by Justice Mer-
rick, committee, upon filing bond In the
sum of $500, to take charge of and manage the
affairs of her husband, Col. J. o. I. burnside,
now an inmate of St Elizabeth Hospital, aud
whsre he has been since the 18th of November
ness affairs
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Excursion to the seasi,ore.

The arrangement made for the visitors to the
seashore last Saturday from Washington was
greatly appreciated BY those who availed them.
selves of the extraordinary low rate. The
fourth Of the series of these popular excursions
Is announced for Saturday, the 22d instant.
Special coaches will be set aside for accommo-
dation of ladies. Round trip tickets to either
Cape May or Atlantic City will be sold for the
special train leaving Washington at 10 p. IN. al
rate of So. The Washington Light Infantry Is
now at Cape May, from which point they rJ
turn on Monday afternoon.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
"THE Golden Eagle Clothing Store.


Treasurer Jordan, cX-otlicio commissioner OF
the District sinking fund, has sent to the com.
missioners his estimate of the appropriation
required for the service Of the fiscal year end
ing June 80 1887, as follows For interest and
sinking fund on the funded debt, exclusive OF
the water bonds 81 2l3 9i707; two clerks, 5000;
contingent expenses, $500 Under the head of
water department there is due the United
States for water improvement, 37DSdSL06. In
twenty-four installments. The second Install.
ment, now due, Is Sl},27S,50: at interest of 3
per cent on account of advances made by the
United states s23 ,gGO52. Total amount estima
ted for, s., ,27i. .iS6.gD.
National Republican., 1885-08-22

Pyle, the wonderful pitcher for Virginia.


The denial of the rumored removal OF Rev.
DR.. shippen from All Souls Church, which
was promptly denied through THE REpUBLI.
CAN. is further disproyed by the following
statement:
"The published report that Rev Rush Il.
Shippen, of All Souls Church, has accepted a
calf to the Charming Memorial Church at New
port is an error. That church has called no
one. "BERSARD X. GREEN,
Chairman OF Board of Trustees"
aLAIra y
National Republican., 1885-08-22

The Baltimore aud ohio Railroad have ar.
ranged 10 rrn an excursion to Deer Park, OAK.
land, and Ohio Pyle rate IS for the round trip,
including one days board at the hotel. Tickets
Will be good going Oh any regular train Satur.
any time within ten days. This Ia nm oppOr.
tunity seldom offered the Washington public
TO view the grand mountain scenery of the
Allcghnnies nj n nominal cost.
National Republican., 1885-08-22

The bicycle races totake place at Athletic
park Monday night next at 3 p. M. will be
most novel and pleasing Several fthe fastest
professional riders In this country will take
part in them. ii. W. Higham will endeavor to
break the five.mile worlds record on the tri-
cycle, me traeS VIII DC Illuminated @ by cal
John Brooks and w. NJ. Woodslde Will be one
OF the leading features. The track IL In excel.
lent condition.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
"TnE Golden Eagle Clothing Store


The commissioners yesterday were requested
to abaie nuisance consisting of n stagnant
pool of water in alley between First and
North Capitol streets and o aud p Streets to
grade certain streets In SQUARE els to continue
the improvement of Thirteenth street northwest;
TO look after tho unhealthy condition OF the
sewerage In square 7t0. Estimates are asked
for tho Improvement with asphalt OF Vermont
avenue to Boundary street.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Bargains for Ladies.

!. Ladies' White sacques, made Of main
sook, embroidered In the neck and finished
with tucked ruille,
81 Cents.
Ladies' Nalnsook sacques, tucked and
rufilod with embroidery in the neck and
sleeves and round the bottom,
9S Cents.
Ladies' Nainsook Sacques, finished In en-
broidery aud inserting, beautiful styles,
$1.39.
Nainsook Sacques, cmbroi cry and insert
ing down front and round the bottom,
$1.9S.
Ladies' Summer-weight Balbrlggan Hose,
full regular made, with French toes,
25 Cents.
Black English Hose, with white heels and
toes, improved shape,
25 Cents.
schopper's 4-thread Lisle Hose, in black
with white soles,
40 Cents.
Black Silk Hose, with white feet, very
fine and qretty stocking for slippers,
S1.19.
Fancy Striped Lisle Hose, reduced from
S1.4S and $1.9S; to close them out at
9S Cents.
All our immense stock Of Embroderies,
comprising Swiss, Nainsook, and Cambria,
at 10 per cent. reduction.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Championship game at Capito! Park, i;3)


The following marriage licenses have been
issued James L. Baine and Mary c. Harris,
Richard b, selby and Lydia Thornt on Joseph
A. PctNliata, of this city, and Clara Il. Becralt
Of Montgomery county, Md; Fred. II, Bartlett
and Mary Guntcr, both Of Baltimore, Nd.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Mail Order Notice.

Parties residing at distance from the city or
having no opportunity OF visiting the store In per-
son may have goods forwarded to them by mail or
by express ut u very small expense and In very
reasonable time.
Long experience In attending to the wants Of GUS
toners residing at q distance and prompt attention
10 all requests either for goods for samples, has
enabled us to guarantee full satisfaction.
Tho large number Of mail orders received by MS
daily Is abundant evidence of the popularity rims
method Of purchasing goods.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
"TuE Golden Eagle Clothing store,


The following building permits were Issued
yesterday W. II. Burnside, to improve $40 G
street northwest to cost $50; NJ. B, Peck, TO
improve 9l2 Rhode Island avenue northwest,
to cost 5000; Washington McLanc. to build
one twO-story brick stable in rear of II Lafayette
place. TO cost 81, 800.
National Republican., 1885-08-22

Tho cXtradition Of Aufdemortc, who ~
charged with forgery and with cmbozzllug
funds from the New orleans subtreasury, has
been asked for by the Secretary Of State. Auf.
dcmorlc Is now under arrest at Monterey,
Mexico.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Barr and 1'ulmer tho battery to-day.


William A. Skinkle, by q bill in equity,
brought through his solicitor, Frankland
James,praysthat Allen h, Haywood DO enljoined
from interfering with or unlawfully occupying
Oak street, Mount Pleasant, or converting the
street to his exclusive use, 1t seems that the
defendant has attempted to close ZIP an UNDER
ground drain leading from the premises of the
complainant into Oak street.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
The Death of Mrs. Lanahan.

Subsequent investigation confirms TitE RE.
PuBL1CAN's statement as to the cause OF tho
death of Jane Lanahaf, there being no cvi.
dence of poison in her stomach. There Is no
doubt that she died from natural causes, and no
further investigation will be made The re-
mains were taken to Baltimore yesterday for
intermcnt
National Republican., 1885-08-22

In the police court yesterday fine ofSi was
imposed on George Kingsbury for roughly
cjecting Hatch Cook from his porch the latter
having come to collect bill. The Judge said
that man has right 10 eject an unwolComl
visitor but has no right to assault him.
National Republican., 1885-08-22

Messrs, Brown and NOyes will give reoop.
tlon to their numerous friends and the public
lors, 1923 @ street northwest, this afternoon
and evening from o to ~ O'clock
National Republican., 1885-08-22

ITO DE or not to DO that is the question"
This may be so, but there should be no qucs.
tiOn ns 10 whether or not TO rub whom you
have rheumatism. DO 1t at once with st.
Jacobs Oil. II conquers pain.
National Republican., 1885-08-22

Messrs. Brown and Noycs will give n recep-
tion to their numerous friends aud the public
In general at their newly established Wine Par
lors, 1923 q street northwest, this afternoon
and evening from 8 to II o clock.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
Odd Pairs Bicycle Hose reduced in
order to close at once.

Cotton Bicycle Hose, sizes Oh and 10 only; col
ors-brown mixed and gray; small rib; formerly
69r; reduced price, only 6Oc per pair.
Wool Bicycle Hose, Oh and lOl9 only: coloTs-
navy blue and brown; small rib formerly s1.00; re-
duced price, zoe per pair,
Wool Bicycle Hose, sizes TO- 1Ola, and IL; color
dark green; heavy rib; formerly s1.bO; reduced
price, only Sl.OO per pair.
Navy Blue bicycle Jerseys, sizes "a and 49, laced
front, collar attached made from the best Jersey
material; formerly, s475; reduced price only,
$500,
(First Floor-Near Avenue Entrance.)
National Republican., 1885-08-22
GOOD-BY DULL TIMES.

We shall not be sorry bid goodby the dull which
shall do for September will be here and then shall he in
the rush of the busy In the meantime offer
bargains piece the and they bargains
worth looking worth akn about and worth buying We don't
make betwe and Sept and perfectly
willing do business for glory till then, for know will
do
Nothing Pays So Well as Good Advertisements
the cheap goods Prices speak for themselves When
he value in article and if get good bargain that
you remember the of the busy
teason.
National Republican., 1885-08-22
DRY GOODS.
September Near AT
Hand.

We are now nearing the
end Of August and are
crowding an unusual number
of Bargains into the closing
days.
They speak for themselves.
Lower Prices on Satines.
We have still a small lot
(say 2co yards) left on our
counters of Arnold's Blue
Satines, printed in desirable
patterns in white, red, and
yellow figures on b | u e
ground, a recent reduction
from IS to I2Hc per yard.
SEQ yards background
Satines, cream and wh ite,
printed in colors, reduced to
12Hc per yard.
Printed Lawns, good as
sortment Of colors and pat
terms, formerly III and Ioc,
now &c per yard. -
Printed Union Lawns, half
linen, formerly 1oc, now 1oc
per yard.
Elegant patterns in Indigo
Blue Prints, SC per yard in
stead Of 1oc, which is the
usual price.
(second Floor-Take the Elevator.)
Astonishingly low price on
two Embroidered Robes, all
we have left Of our summer
stock; IL yards pink cham
bray, 40 inches wide; 9 yards
embroidery in blue; former
price, Sc. so; closing out the
remaining two for $a.5o each.
Bargains in Ladies' Cotton Under
derwear Department.
Chemises, sizes SO, 40, AZ,
made from Lonsdale cam
brio, square neck, Medici in
sertion yoke and Medici lace
on neck and sleeves; origina
price, $1.25; reduced price
only 81.
Drawers, made from Ions
dale cambria, fine Torchor
insertion, two clusters Of 81,
fine tucks, wide 7 orc h 0 I
lace on b o tt o m; original,
$1.a5; reduced price, only 81
Fine Night Gowns, calico
remnants. - Fine Mothe
Hubbard Night Gowns, size
IA and 16, made from Ions
dale cambria, yoke, back, ant
front made from extra fin'
M edici lace, double ROY
Of Medici insertion aroun'
neck and sleeves and dow
thefront; original price, $3.50
reduced price, only $3.
Fine Night Gowns, sizes IA, 10, and 10, ma,
| from LOnsdalc cambric, shirt mont made from VI
lenciennes and Hamburg insertion, cuffs of sam
three plaits In back, double row OF ynlonclenn
| lace on neck, sleeves, and 'front.', original pric
| S425; reduced price, only s3.25.
Fine Night Gowns Sizes 10 and 10, made fro
Lonsdale cainbrio yoke OF fine Medici insertion
cuffs of same, Eve box plaits IN back, Medici la
on neck. sleeves, and front; original price, SAC
reduced price, only $500.
| Hnroof novorc M | o,uar pricac
National Republican., 1885-08-22

James X. Simms, an cmplOye Of the 81. James
Hotel, was charged In tho polici court yc'cr-
day with stealing II dianond ring, value Il Mt
$50, belonging to n guest of the hotel, named
X. H. Madison Detective Block testified tht
the prisoner admitted to him that he had thn
ring. lie said that he was going to keep " TN.
III he saw 1t advertised IN tho papers. Judge
Mills stated that rs there was no conccalmcnt
of the prisoner having the ring, according to
the officers statement, he dismissed the case.
COKE can now hc supplied promptly by the
Washington Gaslight Company on receipt of
orders