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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-08

Mr.. SrEAKER: The melancholy duty has dcvONcd
uuon me Of Announcing to the House That Thomas a
Hendricks Nice-president OF the United states, ht ms
home In the city OF Indianapolis Ind. on the 21th hy
OF last MONTH departed this life Tue death oI lIlS
eminent citizen, after long period of public service
holding the second the git OF the public. win u
reputation In public aud private HE oi uhSnIed HOol'
ness has occaSioucd widespread expression or grlrt
ihron gnont tho whole OF tho Republic. Undoubtedly
Congress WILL early moment aching through h"th
az rs Houses provide occasion for proper expires
son touching tile c character and public services OF
rho decreased ont Of respect 10 his memory, ! moNo
that the House do now adjourn.
The motion agreed 10 unanimously aud acco?|-
lugly at $50, the House adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
THE ASSESSORS WORK,
There VIII BE Plenty of 1t this
Year.

The assessors this year will have an
unusual amount Of work to do In con.
nection with the regular work of the
year. II is census year" for Iowa, and
according to the code 'the executive
council must prepare suitable blanks for
the purpose of taking the census, which
must DO returned to the respective county
auditors, and by them to the township
assessors on or before the frat Monday
In January" These blanks have not ar
rived here yet, and the assessors cannot
therefore commence on this part of their
work. The following are the points of
information to be gathered up by each
assessor, and properly returned to the
county auditor, who In turn will forward
the same to the secretary of state before
June:
The number Of males.
The number Of females.
The number of persons entitled to
vote.
The number of militia.
The number of Foreigners natural!zed.
The total number Of children between
5 and 81 years.
The number of families and the mum,
Der of dwelling houses.
The lumber of acres of improved and
unimproved lands.
AT enumeration of agriculture, mining,
and manufacturing statistic,, including
the value of the products of the farm
herd, orchard aud dairy, each, and thi
value of manufactured articles, and o.
mineral sold, the year preceding thu
census.
The number of miles of railway finished
and unfinished.
The number OF colleges and universi
ties with the number of pupils therein.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
SON

Mrs. John Dohany is still quite ill.
T. III. Knots has returned from an eastern
trip.
Thomas Bowman left yesterday for Cedar
Rapids.
Leonard Everett started yesterday for San
Francisco.
j. FL, Burroughs expects soon to leave for
the sunny south.
J. Sullivan, of Sullivan & Fitzgerald, is re-
ported as recovering from his illness.
Mr.. Nate Williams is recovering from a
dangerous attack of malarial fe 'er.
st. d. Street, ex-clerk of the courts, is now
on a prospecting tour through Nebraska.
Miss Nellie Hatcher and Grace Osborne
have returned to their collegiate studies at
Des Mones.
: Charles d. Arnold has gone to New Yorl
City On a business trip for Kimball & Champ
his employers.
l.. S. Gushing, for some time past book,
keeper for III. E. Seaman, starts to,day al
abstract clerk for Messrs. J.. w. & L. J.
Squires,
Mrs. s. II. Smith was taken suddenly ant
seriously ill Tuesday night but was yesterday
somewhat better. 1t seems to be an attack o
winter cholera.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
Defunct Insurance Company.

J. l.. Dugot, the receiver of the de.
funct "Mutual Iowa Live Stock Insur-
met Company" has filed a report show
Ing that when he took charge he found
no cash, no Office, and what assets there
were were scattered about the country.
Thess assets consisted msinly of premi-
um contracts running for five years, the
contracts providing that not more than
one-ifth of tbs amount could be collect.
cd each year. The assessments
now being collected amount. to
$40. 8O6 80, and the rates being
collected amount to $3,138 OF. During
his ~receivership he has collected 81. 023.
60 of cash. The amount of premium
contracts not due is $40, 1913. 10, and the
total assets of all kinds, $64, 1916 two.
thirds of which, he thinks, In time car
be collected. Against this claims have
been filed against the company to the
amount OF SIS, 900. The showing indi
Gates that the receiver has done his besi
to gather up the scattered ducats, but
show up very poorly for the management
of the company.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
The County Board Invites q Confer
ence of Representatives of all
Townships.

At the meeting of the county board
yesterday the following was adopted:
Be 1t resolved by the board of super.
visors that an invitation be extended to
the citizens of the several townships In
the county to appoint a committee of one
from each township to meet with the
board of supervisors on the Sd day of Feb.
ruary next, to advise with the board as
to the advisability of building a court
house for Pottowattamie county, the cost
not to exceed the sum of $3.50, 600, OF
which time plans for said court house will
be submitted for Inspection.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following is q list of real estate
trsnsfers filed yesterday in the recorders
office of Pottawattomie county, Iowa, as
furnished by A. j. Stephenson, abStrac-
tor, real estate and loan agent, Council
Bluffs, Iowa, January ID, 1885.
Sheriff to Nancy j. Conrad, lot 6,
block 8, Meredith's add. to Avocs.
800 So.
Sheriff to Seiffert & Weiss, lot 2. block
3, Williams add. to Hancock. $518. 88.
To.al sales, 600. 90.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

and get her out of the asylum. The nov.
city of a man trying to get his mother
ln.lsw set free struck the officials as odd,
indeed and an exception to common ex
perlenco. He was informed that the au-
thorlties here could do nothing about 1t,
but that he must get the board at the
asylum to discharge her.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
COMMERCIAL,

Wheat-No. 1 milling, 81; No. 2, 80;
No. 8, As.
Corn-New, 21c.
Oats-For local purposes, 23c.
Hay-$4 50@6 90 per TOM baled, bO@6o.
Rye-35c.
Corn Meal 30 per 100 pounds.
Wood-Good supply; prices at yards, 6 COG
6 so.
Ooal-Delivered, hard, . SO Per ton; soft
4 so per ton
Lard-Fairbank's, wholesaling at 9sc.
Flour-City -four, 1 5092 80.
Brooms-2 9593 Do per doz.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-Butcher cows 3 25@3 rs. Butcher
steers, 3 7b@4 co.
Sheep 5O@3 90.
Hogs 0O@4 25.
d AND FRUITS. .
Poultry-Live old hens. 2 so per doz; dressed
chickens, Sc: dressed turkeys, 121c; dressed
ducks, 9@iOc; dressed geese, 10@l2c; spring
chickens, per dog. 2 %.
Butter-Creamery, 25@26c; choice country
l6818c.
Eggs-22 per dozen.
Vegetables Potatoes, 30840c per bushel;
onions, 6Oc per bu: apples, choice cooking or
eating, Q 5O@3 90; beans, l O0@l 90 per
bushel: Sweet potatoes, &c DER lb.
Cider-32 gallon Dbl $3.50.
Oranges-6 80 per Dbl.
Dropped Dead.
John MowreY, while seated in his home
on Pierce street yesterday, suddenly fell
backward in his chair and died instantly.
Coroner Council hell an inquest, and de-
cided that death was caused by heart
disease. Nj. Mowrey's father died in a
somewhat similar manner last fall, he
dropping on the street and living but q
short time after being removed to his
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
Masonic.

Harmony chapter o. e. s. will hold
lis regular meeting this Thursday even
ing at the new Masonic temple at 1880
o'clock. By order of the W. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
Dropped Dead.

Orange peel is now raid to be collected,
dried in ovens, and sold for kindling free.
1t burns readily aud with great ierceneas
and is safer than kerosene.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

Good, dry, hard, body wood delivered,
riled and measured for So, 20 per cord
Cal aud see it. L. l. Smith & Co. 1870
Main street. Telephone H..
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
St. Charles Hotel.

DISTRICT, BET. 7th and sth, : LINCOLN, EB.
Mrs. Kate Coakly, Proprietoress.
fFNewly and elegantly furnished. Good samls
rooms on first floor.
EgTerms 81. so TO SO per day. Special rates gisn
members Of the legislature. novIOl MN
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

For sale-My book and.statlonery bus
ness BAL Broadway. 81. E. Seaman.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
D :. sS

A full stock of Mems, Womens',
Boys, Misses and Cbildrens' New Jersey
ARCTICS, now ready in any quantity to
suit purchasers. CHICAGO TERMS and
DISCOUNTS every day i'm the year. We
also carry FULL. lines OF BOOTS and
SANDALS Of above named goods, includ-
ing the incest line OF SPECIALTI for
fine retail trade made by ANY company.
We have some Felt Boots to close out
cheap. Try a Ease of our COMMON
SENSE ARCTIC for MEN, we FULLY
recommend them.
Write for list on "Lumbermen."
z. r. LINDSAY & CO.,
Storehouse and Salesroom, Ill N. Main st.
Office, 412, Broadway,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, : IOWA.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
IA NEW q q

DR.. Q. q. Hazen, Dentist, 100 Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

WANrED-To correspond with any one wishing a
w coed location fr flaming mill. sash, door
and bind mandatory, we have building and
machinery, well located, for sale, lease or trade;
nIn SWAN NALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

WTANTED-To correspond with anv nonresident
w owner OF property in Council Bluffs or Potta-
wattamie county, or any one wishing to buy
or sell property in western Iowa, Kansas or Nebraska.
SWAN & WALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

TOR SAtE-Alarge number OF business and resi-
II dence lots in all parts OF Council Bluffs. See
us before you buy, SWAN & WALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

EN0R rem C-We will rent you a lot to bu Id on
j. with the pri 'hage to buy II YOU wish on very
liberal term. SWAN & WALKER
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

EOR SALE-A seconU hand sale. No. 2l7 Broad
Il Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

T,oR N Large two story frame buldirg suit
Il able for warehouse or storage purposes. near
railroad depot. SWAN q WALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

ENoR SALE-sheiving, counters, tables desks, ga
Il fixtures etc. Enquire OF II. 4. Seaman, paper
books and stationery, 341 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

RENT-We have several houses on our list
IL for rent, vacant now, swan & WALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

Tor ssLE-Parties wishing to buy cheap lots to
4 build on can buy OH n onthly payments o'from
81 to $40. SWAN d. WALRBK
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TOR SALE-Special bargain. A large two story
u fraN Q dwelling, ten rooms with oil modern i'm.
provemcnts, well located and almost new. Price
t5;N0. $500 cash balance long time,
SwAN & WALKER,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-15

VIZ Advantageous in every county in western
w Iowa to n tho champion Bosom Stretcher
and Ironing Board, Every lady pronounces it on
sight to be just what sh5 want, either for herself
OF hirec help. Big Inducements to agents. Retails
for 81, Address G, BIS, ana l Beard, Bee ONCE
I ouncil B.ufs, Iowa.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
The Scandal Monger.

Tie editor OF the Chambersburg Her.
aid is down on circulating local scandals
in that place by gossippers. lie makes
this interesting statement:
Not day passes that some choice bit
OF news is rolled over their tongues, In
creasing in magnitude until II could not
be recognized by the original teller. they
have no regard for position, family or
anything else, or the harm the stories
may infiict on innocent persons, only SO
their thirst is gratifed. We know of
homes darkened, hearts broken and hap
piness forever blishted. II some of the
stories were ventilated and the origina-
tors given \ taste Of the law, it would be
OF incalculable benefit Let some one
make the first move aud bring the char
acfer blssfsrs 10 justice
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
Grog Shops.

Ii has been estimated by an ex-Attor-
ney General, that it costs $1,000. 20 send
man TO the pcnitentiary. Whisky, and
bad laws furnish 30 per cent Of these
$1,000 subjects. The working portion of
the people pay these bills, and when the
matter is summer up, items enumerated.
only one class of the people are protited.
1t is the lawyers harvest, his meat and
his bread at slayish cost to an unwise and
relentless people. Abolish drunkenness
and do away with one-hah of the law
yers, as we'll as half the taxes you arc
forced TO pay, or give up your mule,
horse OF home. Idleness. drunkenness
disorder and confused law are our pres
enf enemies; they are dominant and hold
the people in seryitade. Are our people
prepared for such slavery: Or will they
use the ballot in order to extiicate them
selves from present degradation? Party
management or party convictions should
not control a people in the interest of bad
men or grog shops. Most of our calami
ties throughout the country are attribu-
ted to drinking politicians or Law makers.
National corruption has been forced mp
on the people instigated by whisky aud
money. -Er.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
An Oyster Whip. a Duck.

A rough-and-tumble combat between
wild dnck and an oyster occurred
here the other day. The duck was a
large full-grown one that had recently
come from the north to enjoy our win
;er climate It was of the diving spe.
ties, which inhahit the bays till the
pring. when they return north. Whe1
ihe oyster feeds it opens. it shell wild.
MI the full oyster is plainly: visible. 4
light Of such morsel was too much
br the duck. He made headions
plunge. inserting his bin between the
oysters open she'll. Like q flash, ane
with the power of wise, the shell
closed on the ducks beak. Then cams
10 struggle for life. The oyster,
which was quite q large one, wa
ragged from its bed. with three small.
q ones clinging to it, the cluster being
heavy enough to keep the ducks head
Under water. In this way the duck
drowned. Its buo5ancy was sufficient
% 6oat with the oysters, and thus
lrifted near the dock, where it was
saptured. When taken out OF the
sater the animal hat had not left thu
luck. The oyster Sill chung to the
tuck's beak. Cbrss Ghsisti Caller.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

Mr.. Thcs- Hickman. of Grant parish
a United States land commissioner. rep
rescnting the Interior department Of the
United States, in company with a Mr..
Blanchard, from Grant parish, was in on,
town last week. They were iuyestiga :
ting depredations on the public domain.
From what we could gather from them,
some OF our sawnill men are thought to
have been using timber from the y,,.n,
lands of the United States Government
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

We call the attention Of our Police In
~ and the road overseer on the lst dis.
tricf q the Old WINFIELD and Columbis
road, to the fact that Dugdemonia bridge
nom shc center aud extending east, is IL
= dilapidsted condition; 50 much so. tina,
crossing thereon is dangerous. There
Is = great hole in the center Of the bridge.
ana several q the flooring plank are
rotten. It may be out 81 the power 81
Inc Police Jury 70 appropriate anything
g We believe they have no available
funds for that purpose, but il the over
ser and hands wiz make the proDer e.
tort fhey can secure funds By private
subscriptions. m
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18


The following cases were disposed o
at the time of going to press, Thursda.
morning:
Catherine Smelling. vs.. r. I. Tannehi
Sheriff and Tax Collector, and w. a
Little On trial.
John \. Robertson vs.. Peter Smith
Seqaestration. Continued on compro-
mise.
G. w. Lacy VS.. Andrew Peterson. APP
peal from the Sth Justice court.
Mrs. Amelia kieffer ct ais. VS.. w. r.
Barnett ct. ais: Suit t. anuul sale OF
land at tax sale. Continued By consent.
Alex Shlenker & Co., VS.. a. NJ. Byrant
Continued with leave to take testimony.
Mrs. VI. l.. Rutland VS.. ". T.. Chapman
Dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
4. j Franks vs.. 7. J. Brown ct. els.
Appeal from Sth Justice court. Motion
TO dismiss appeal, pending.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
Editor Southern Sentinel:

Editor Southern Sentinel:
Messrs. G. ". Horn, j. NJ. Ferguson,
e. NJ. Bennett. john Stroud and T, went
a driving last week. AS it was too wet to
pick cotton, and killed a tine buck, that
weighed 100 pounds after it was dressed.
Can yon beat ii2 r. r.. BENNETT.
Atlanta, La, Sept. Iith 1885.
Wen, that was pretty good deer. but
not so good as one Mr. J. j. Brett killed
last year, that weighed. we believe, pa
pounds.-Ed.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
Editor southern Sentinel :

Editor Southern Sentinel:
The news from the Northwest corner OF
ward fse. What few peas. we have look
fine. Corn is running, for the want Of
gathering; cotton is almost eaten up, by
the worms, what is left, is half open, and
it is raining every day. Turnips are do
ing well; and the gardens are full of grass,
the range is splendid. but the COWS are
gone to Texas. Acorns will soon be
plentiful. and the hogs, are about half
dead. The boys are all gone from home,
and the girls have company. Success to
the SENTINEL. J. H. CRAWFORD.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

Hon. f. L. Lewis. of st. Landry, ex-
Congressman from that District. has pre-
pared an able document with view 81
defeating the Backbone land grant -
His views will be advocated in Congress
by Senator Enstis. Mr.. Lewis does not
limit his exertioRs in behalf OF tie settlers
to the lands which have rot as yet been
patented; the ever proposes to annul
the patents already issued.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

We in company with some friends from
WINFIELD, attended the Masonic process
sion Of Bro. Nisemau Box deceased. i'm
ward on Sunday last. The procession
was well attended considerin. the in
clemency of the weather The funeral
sermon was preached by Ed. c. V. Ter
raj; subject-s'Resurrect.o of the dead. >.
Ills discourse was splendid, and appre-
ciated by an attentive audience.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
Editor Southern sentinel: :.

Editor Southern Sentinel:
Will you allow me little space In your
paPer, Which we go to the Office eyerv
Friday to receive. We have had one
week of steady rain, which is very bad
Tor cotton picking. The cotton is sprout-
lng IN the bole. but it is fair this morn
ing. II 1t Just will stay fair a while, all
OF the cotton viii be open. The worms
have got the cotton cleaned up. Potatoes
are very line. sugar cane is medium.
Well, | will quit for the present, but
VII try to DO better in the future. II Won
publish this. Yours very truly,
Atlanta, La. Sept. 18th 1855. l.. LIB.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
Editor Southern Sentinel /:

| Editor Southern Sentinel:
According to promise | will give yo,
news of ward ,, though very little of in.
terest. Too much rain for cotton. Hetltl
very good at this writing, fux has abated
SO lar as know, though | suppose meas
els are IN the npperpart of this ward neal
by, as L learned that Messrs. S. j. Harp
err Jr., and A. 5. Harper, are both coniin-
ed to their bed with them. Mr.. c. A.
Maxwell, or old pap, as we all call him,
LETT home on the 9Th, to visit relatives in
Mississippi. We hope old pap viii have
a pleasant trip. Mr.. w. Y. Dunn. had to
mourn the loss of dear wife, few DAYS
ago. by death. Mrs. Dunn was meHl-
Der OF the Shiloh Baptist Church, and
she leaves Mr.. Dunn with one little babe
to raise. the best he can. Hunting aud
killing deer is the every day sport from
some Of our neighbors. Mr. 4. T. lad
dox set an cid wheel spindle IL the lam
OF his fence the other night, and IS Frank
said; When he came in 50 sly!y, he Jump
ell on it.; and the next morning Mr.. Had
dox went down ia lis field. ne found that
he had snagged one; being afraid Of hin
ne went back to the house and got his
horse, dogs and gun. and soon caare up
with the deer in the field. When the dog
came up where the old buck was. Mr..
Haddox said the old fellow turned his
hair up, and made at him, aud he laid
down his gun and hunted the top rail of
the fence. until the dog subdued the old
fellow. will say that cid uncle Billy
Fletcher A. ;. Peters, Bro. J. W. Shu-
make and Prof. Head, and our Constable.
spent good part of this week on Bear
creek. on a camp hunt They passed
down on Monday, and came back We'd
nesday, result as follows: Lost G. w.
Fletcher and j. ID. Cox, horse, and one
hound, that have not heard of yet, kill
ed one old doe, and shot at 200 more.
There is expected protracted meeting
1T Shiloh. commencing Saturday before
the 81 sunday; come cut then. and be
with us. J. i TULLos.
Flat Greek, Sept. 18th 1895.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

District Court opened on Monday last,
pursuant to adjournment. His Honor.
Judge Bridger. being present. Messrs.
). II. Brian. r. Z. Milling and w. A.
Little, resident attorneys, and viii A.
Strong, of st. Maurice, S. ii. Gilbert. of
Columbia. and j. a. Dorman, Of Saline.
visiting attorneys. were also present. The
Court proceedings are published else
where
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

AEr. J. IL. Crawford, of ward ), brings
to cur office variety of corn, said to be
-four corn. The seed was procured from
Mckinnis, Tennessee Mr.. Crawford has
only small portion of it this year, there
fore has Lot tested its merits, but he says
those who have, say that it makes Is
good -four rs can be raised from wheat.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

The prohibitionists of Natchitoches
parish were defea;ed by a majority of 800
votes. They claim that their defeat was
the result Of Reorganization on their
parf. Two wards in the parish, however
carried prohibition.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

The United States steamship Swatara,
left New Orleans on tho the Ilth lust,
with the total sum of $40, Io0, 900 silver
dollars. loaded from the sub-Treasury at
New Orleans. OF this amount she will
place 81, 000, 00D Oh board the Yaniic at
QUARANTINE station. and thea both will
proceed TO Washington.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

There has been new post Office loca-
TED at Mr.. Charles Philips in ward 5.
Cooley Postcffice is the name, and Mr..
Phillips is Postmaster. The office will be
supplied ut present. from st. Maurice.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

Mr.. w b. Adams, had fine young
dog, which on Sunday last, without any
previous symptoms. appeared to have
hydIophobia. The dog tried 10 bite sew
eral of the family, but they succeeded in
keeping ont of his way till Mr.. Adams
could shoot him. Mr. Adams says. the
dog tried to bite everything that came in
his reach.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18
New Advertisements,
Notice to Taxpayers Of Jackson parish.


Notice Is hereby given, that the State
a sos parish taxes assessed for the year
1889. as set forth on the tax rolls now on
nle ~ my oiiice, and in the mortgage
once OF this parish, are now due. and win
become delinquent on the 3lst dav Of
D lse 1888, and viii draw thirty SIX
SSol per cent per annun, interest fro,n
ga. uate until sold, In accordance with
Article no OF the Constitution.
J. II. P0SEY.
- Y lax Collector. Parish Of Jackson. In.
SEPT. ISL 1875. sepil -2f-pfe3
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

Gov McEnery his signed the death
warrant Of Pat Ford and John Murphy.
who we're convicted in New Orleans last
February for the murder of Andrew MUIR
ply. They are to be executed on the 18th
daY ak.3fex. 1885.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

The latest from ward 4. is. that Mr.. ".
=. Aofett killed barrel Of rats; our re-
porter does not say how large the barrel
was nor how large the rats were, but
knowing Mr.. Moffett vcracity as we do.
We are satisfied the report is true.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-18

Onr thanks are due to the Society of
the Alumni of the Louisiana State Uni
versity, for a copy of the address of Hon.
f. w. Sutherlin. delivered before that
body July 81, 1855. from The subject.
1.-The Powers and Duties of the National
Government to Appropriate Money to
the State fer Educational Purposes