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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
NEWS IN A NUTsHELL.
Interesting Little Flashes from the
Wires Printed in Condensed Form.

In the Rhode Island Senate yesterday a sub
stltute resolution for the subm ssIOn to the
people Of a constitutional amendment rela-
tive . the abolition OF registry was rejected
by vote Is yeas to 10 nays. The House passed
q resolution proposing a constitutional amend
ment comforting upon women the right to
vote upon the same conditions as men by a
vote OF IS yeas TO 10 nays.
George ". Childs, OF Philadelphia, has sent
his check for SlOO TO the treasurer as a cOntri-
button 10 the fund being raised at Baltimore
FOR the relief Of needy Confederate soldiers.
This generous act is highly appreciated by the
society.
Gov. Robinson, at the instance OF Premier
UpingtOn. has stayed the proceedings of Sir
Charles Warren IN Bechuanaland, and also
mis- ar ton IN regard TO the BOer murderers Of
Mr.. Bethel. sir Charles Warren has appealed
to the Earl Of Derby, Secretary of State for
the Colonies. The Beers have seized members
Of British surveying party recently sent to
Bechuanaland.
The French Chamber of Deputies Yesterday
decided that unless a dissolution OF the Cham
Der previously occurs the general elections
shall be held within sixty days preceding the
legal date OF the expiration Of the Chambe
The scrutin de liste bill was adopted in its en-
tirety by a vote Of Il2 to %.
At Memphis, Tenn yesterday Hon. Jacob
Thompson; secretary OF the Interior under
President Buchanan, died at his residence, in
his 18th year. The funeral will be held to-
morrow.
Grannis & Co., private bankers, Of Utica,
n Y. suspended payment yesterday. Mr..
Grannis states that the creditors will be paid
in full.
In the New York Senate yesterday the bin
changing the time for holding municipal cleo
tiOns in the city of New York from fall to
spring was defeated.
At Springfield, H.. in joint assembly, 43
Senators and ia Representatives answered
roll call. Senators Cantwell and Streeter
we're the only ones who voted. The former
voted for Mr.. Morrison anu the latter for Mr..
Black.
The popular subscription towards the Bis
marck Memorial Fund now amounts TO $5I5,-
O00.
Mr.. shaw Lefevre. Postmaster General, in
trOduced in the House Of Comm Ons Yesterday
evening bill fixing the rate Tor kilograms at
siXpence.
At Hartford, Conn. yesterday, by disagree
ing votes OF the House and Senate, the woman
suffrage bill was finally killed.
At Fort TOtten, OAK, yesterday, Capt.
committed suicide by shooting himself. Men
tal depression was the cause. He leaves
wife and several children.
Miss Ida f. Sutherland. of Dinwiddie coun-
ty, Va, committed suicide yesterday by tax
ing strychnine. Dependency oyer the death
OF her father and only sister occasiOned the
act. She recently took laudanum with sui
cidal purpose, but was saved.
Thomas J. NaviB. eX-Mayor Of Adrian,
Mich, was arraigned IN the Circuit Court
yesterday mOrningOn charge of forgery. and
he pleaded guilty of forging the signatures of
city officials to bonds for a large sum. He
" sentenced TO ten years in State prison at
Jackson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
The Senate,s SessioD

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The Senate
reassembled to-day at noon, and the Vice
President laid before it several communi-
cations and memorials relating to matters
in the Western States and Territories.
At 12:1O O'Clock the Senate went into
secret session for the purpose of cOnsid-
ering the We'll and La Abra treaty with
Mexico. The discussion was brought to
an end by half hours speech by Senator
Vest in opposition to the treaty. No
action was taken. There were about a
dozen Senators in the chamber when, at
$3.50 O'Clock, the doors were reopened.
The credentials of Jam IS II. Berry,
SenatOr-elect from Arkansas, were pre-
senUed to the Senate by the Vice Presi-
dent.
Senators Voorhees, and Spooner were
appointed by the Chair members of the
Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy
at Annapolis.
At 5:35 O'Clock the Senate adjourned
till u O'Clock tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
THE DAY AT THOMAsVILLE.
Fire on Broad Street-PrOminent Guests
at the Plney Woods.

10 Oh 0OTOOb-I OuebCB
at the Plney Woods.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, March 24.-About
2 O'Clock this morning the town was
aroused by an alarm of fire. Flames were
discovered bursting from a 2-storY brick
building on Broad street. The first floor
was occupied by Williams & Michael,
dealers In general merchandise. The Sec
ond floor front was occupied as a law
office by Mcintyre & Mcintyre, who took
these quarters after being burned out in
the Broad street fire of January. The
second floor in the rear was used as a
barber shop. But little damage was done
to the second floor. The insurance on the
building is $3,5O0, The damage is $1,000.
On goods there is 81, 800 damage and S., 900
insurance. The fire originated in the
cellar. The cause is unknown.
Among the arrivals to-day at the Piney
Woods Hotel are Potter Palmer's family,
OF the Palmer Hruse, Chicago; H. B.
Plant, President of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway, and Judge W. S.
Chisholm, Vice President. Tonight the
guests of the Piney Woods gave tableaux
and a musical entertainment at the hotel.
The proceeds are to be given to the public
library.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
The Memphis and Charleston Road.

MEMPHIS, TENN, March "A. - New
York bondholders of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad, who hold a large
amount OF overdue and unpaid coupons.
to-day filed bill in chancery to have a
receiver appointed. This method is taken
to wrest the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad from the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad Company,
which has o lease on the former road,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
A Protest against Higeins.

WASHINGTON, March PA commit
tee, consisting of Joseph Packard and
William Winchester, representing the
Civil Service Reform Association of Mary
land, waited ON the Secretary of the
Treasury to-day and presented him with
a copy of resolutions recently adopted by
that association, protesting against the
appointment of Eugene Higgins as Chief
OF the Appointment Division Of the Trea-
sury Department. The Secretary prom
ised to give the matter due consideration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Meeting of the Cahinet.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The meeting
of the Cabinet to-day was attended by all
the members except the Attorney Cen
eral, who was engaged at the United
States Supreme Court. Secretaries Man.
ming and Whitney remained in cOnsulta-
tiOn with the President for some time
after the other members had departed. 1t
is understood that the session was de-
voted to con sideration of appointments
to be made before the adjournment of the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Pnmn. Pumn. Pnmn.

Your heart is the busiest pump in the
world, pumping al! the time; never stop
ping until you die. Itpumps blood. Every
four minutes all the blood in your s-stem
passes through your heart. Blood is the
vital fluid. Imp0yerish it and you die.
inyigorate 1t, and you are hearty and joy
ful. There must be iron in the blood. or
y1u are pale and puny. Browns Iron
Bitfers is the most efficient preparation
of iron; gentle, powerful and reliable,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Auditor KeIghtleY,s ResignatIon.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Edwin w.
Keightley, Third Auditor of the Treasury,
to-day rendered his resignation to the
President to take effect April 1. 1t is ex-
pected that the office will be filled in a
few days. Judge Keightley is a native of
Indiana and was appointed to his present
office by President Hayes March l, 1879.
He is an active politician and took part
in the last Presidential campaign in the
interests Of the Republican ticket. He
resigned at the request of Secretary Man
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
The reason housekeepers ind such nice

The reason housekeepers find such nice
biscuits when DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder is used, is because all the avail
ale carbonic acid is set free in the oven.
and the bubbles OF the gas as they are
formed in the dough are prevented from
escaping by its glutinous nature, and in
this manner such delicious results are OBJ
tained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Gresham Grants the Writ.

GHICAGO, March 24.-Judge Gresham,
in the United States Circuit Court, this
morning granted a writ of error in the
case of Mackin and Gallagher, who were
convicted of election frauds. They were
each and released from Jail. The time for
sending the two men to the penItentiary
expired at noon to-day, and if the writ
had not been granted they would have
been taken to Joliet. The time for hear
ing the writ Of error has not yet been
fixed.
In reviewing the case, Judge Gresham
said that he considered the questions
raised sufficiently grave to warrant him
in granting a writ of error. This ruling,
however, was not to be taken to mean
that he would overrule the finding of the
District Court ON final hearing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
oniot Restnred At Asninwa1,

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Capt. Boards
lee, commanding the United States
steamer POwhatan, informs the Navy De-
partment that quiet has been restored at
AsDinWaIl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
BARRIos ON THE MARCH.
San Salvador Invaded by a Force {
$4,000 Men-MexicO to Fight.

San Salvador Invaded by a Force of
$4,000 Men-MexicO to Fight.
LA LIBERTAD, SAN SALVADOR, March
24.-President Barrios is advancing on
San Salvador with $1,000 mne.
MEXICO APT TO FIGHT.
CITY OF MEXICO. March 24.-Senor Ma
riscal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an
interview this evening with an Associated
Press correspondent, said that he had
just received news that President Bar
rios had invaded San Salvador with
$4,000 men. Senor Mariscal could not say
what MeXIcO's action would be. He add
ed: ''If the moral disapprOval of Mexico
and the United States has no effect upon
Gen. BarriOs, more decided action may be
necessary. While devoting all our ener-
eies to internal reconstruction, we would
deDlore the necessity of a foreign war;"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Grant,a Nav and Nicht

NEW YORK, March 24-Gen. Grant was
very restless the first part of last night,
but he slept pretty well during the latter
part of the night. He arose about 1880
O'Clock this morning and sat in a chair
before the window of his sleeping-room.
During the forenoon he dozed and slept
at intervals. He said this morning that
he felt very comfortable, but very tired.
DIED OF A DISEASE LIKE GRANTS.
DETROIT, MICH, March "a. - Capt.
James Dalton, pioneer, aged 81, died at
Montague, in this State, Sunday of cancer
in the mouth, identical in nature with the
cancer now affecting Gen. Grant. Sew
eral operations failed TO remove the
disease
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Yeiinu Ferer ON shInhnard

NEW YORK, March 24.-TWO cases of
yellow or chagres fever occurred on board
the ste eamer City of Para, from Aspinwall,
and the ship has been detained at quaran-
tine. AS the last case occurred on the
18th. she will be allowed to come to the
city tomorrow if no new cases break out
in the meantime.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
BurnIpg of q Light House.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The Light
House Board has received information
from the inspector of the Fifth district
that the light house at Roanoke Inlet, n.
c., was DESTROYED by fire on March 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Driven TO Suicide by an once.

WEST CHESTER, PA, March 24.-Wm.
Shields, who was appointed Postmaster
OF this borough by ex-President Arthur
on March 3, committed suicide this morn.
ing by drowning himself. He was an old
man, and became greatly worried over
the intricate duties OF his new office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Hazen Apt to be Reprimanded.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The findings
Of the cOurt-martial in the Hazen case
will probably be sent to the President to-
morrow or next day. Army officers who
watched the proceedings during the trial
express the opinion that the court will
sentence Gen. Hazen to be reprimanded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
A CONFLICT REPORTED.

OTTAWA, ONT, March 25, 3A.M.-There
can be no doubt that the government re-
celved dispatches last night of very grave
Importance in connection with the re-
bellion at Prince Albert. 1t is reported
that the Indians are joining Riel and the
half-breeds and serions trouble is antici-
pated. A conflict between the rebels and
mounted police has already taken place
and several prominent government Off
cials have been made prisoners. Gen.
Middleton left tonight for Winnipeg to
assume command of the militia and
mounted police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25

CHICAGO, March 24.-The Democratic
city convention this afternoon renOm-
mated Carter II. Harrison for Mayor BY
aOclamation, and William M, DeYine for
Treasurer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
Brokers' Commissions UnrestrIcted

NEW YORK, March PA constitu-
tiOnal amendment at the Cotton Exchange
removing all restrictions from brokers in
regard to the commissions hereafter to be
charged, was adopted to-day by vote OF
146 TO A.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
NO ALARMING NEWS

LONDON, March %, 8 A. M.-The Stand
ard says that no dispatch of any alarming
nature has been received from the Rus
sian OOvQrnmQnf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
ThatexceIIent remedy. Coussens, Home,

LHdV OzAN1I IOA1 . 7 Dl1ltlJ 3OVuooCuo I1UICJ
of Tar, which has so rapidly gained in
popular esteem, is a pure and simple COM
pound adapted to all ages and constitu-
tions, and the best medicine in the world
for Coughs, Colds, and all diseases'of the
Throat and Lungs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
MANIToBA,s WARFARE.
An Engagement Between the Police anG
Half-breeds MOmentariIy Expected.

An Engagement Between the Police and
Half-breeds MOmentariIy Expected.
WINNIPEG, MAN, March 24.-The tele-
graph line near the scene of the riots and
rebellion in the northwest territory is
still cut and no dispatches can be recelv-
ed from any point in that vicinity. A
force of mounted police from Regina
should have reached the crossing of South
Saskatchewan last night. The rebels are
understood to be at that point to prevent
the force from crossing the river and join
ing the force stationed at Fort Carlton.
The half-breeds number 500 and are
armed with Remington and Winchester
rifles. They are trying to stir up a gen.
eral rising among the Indians all over
the Saskatchewan district. The Ninetieth
battalion of Winnipeg Rifles has been
ordered to be ready to start for the scene
of the trouble. They will probably leave
Wednesday morning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
$50 sTEvEDoREs STRIKE.

PHILADELPHIA, March 24.-Three hun
dred and fifty stevedores employed by the
American and Red Star Line Steamships
struck to-day against a reduction in
wages. The men had until recently re-
ceived 50 so per day and SO 80 when work
ing nights, with double pay or $5 for Sum
days. Notice was given by the steamship
companies that the pay in the future
would be 81 90 per day for each and
every day or night employed, with
out any extra compensation for
Sundays or holidays. The men demanded
So, and refused to work for any less sum,
and that being refused it was decided to
strike and stay out until their demands
are acceded to. The steamship British
Brown, of the American line, and Swift
zerland Of the Red Star line, are only par
italy loaded, and if the men refuse to
work may not be able to leave this week.
The men decided tonight not to accede to
any compromise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
TRIKING MINERS GIVE IN.

reported in the ranks of the striking coal
miners in the fourth pool. Five hundred
men are said to have gone to work to-day
at the terms offered by the operators, and
it is expected that others Will soon follow
suit. The situation along the railroads
remain unchanged. Both sides maintain
a firm front. At Scott Haven the con-
templated eviction did not take place
to-day. The miners are still in possession
OF the houses, and apparently have little
fear of the order being carried out. If the
company insist upon their leaving they
viii go quietly, and no trouble is an
ticipated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
sHERMAN's RESIGNATION.

Everybody is making his own theory to
explain John Sherman's resignation from
the Finance Committee Of the Senate. He
loves to deal with finance as Senator Ed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
LABOR'S DEMANDS.

Philadelphia Stevedores Strike Rather
than Submit to a Reduction in Wages.
ST. LOUIS, March 24.-The trouble be-
tween the locomotive engineers and the
Missouri Pacific Railway Company was
amicably arranged this morning. The
engineers committee returned to their
hOmos to-niOhf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-25
>r-,g~ or THE TWO STATES
r1rD Is PARAGRAPHS.

.t.-. County Resident Recalls His
-t- r.- Life with Panther-A Pre-
~. FrrIo=ion in a Well At Dallas
.-.. Causes a Fatality-The Story OF
t.--.s Drowning, a. Told by One
u U--auIs.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

Ohio had a cyclone last week.
The town of Washington Court
House, was almost totally destroy.
ed. Ono house entirely disappeared
The loss of life, was, under the
circumstances, wonderfully small
Five killed. and fifty injured, were
reported the next day. Forty
stores, all there were, were all
damaged, and most ofthem leveled
Two hundred residences were de-
stroyed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

TIE silver coinage question is
assuming a prominent position, in
the affairs of the country. Tie
Silver money is the money for
every day use. Gold never did
and never will circulate much, 1t
deteriorates in value. by handling,
and banks refuse to receive it at It's
face value, if it is worn little.
Silver dollars and plenty Of them
is the ticket.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19
leads ae Yen.

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saw ,faj. u al 2alnn: 'Heiiciac pn'Hr-
p,.sce, ne >'a:an.a .ta'::r,r Company
oftat,,a Hcc~. Lads tns VA. Wen
We tnjGk ~ .ka greac coed trny are
dcirc. both for t.e'T hIndreds % Nci =
r,ea and the millions q; SICK raop.'.
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a.e rcai Deue;ac!0rs. Els rc,:iiej -
tina. ply one dose Of heir Sa'ar "a W'!i
care the chI,'s. Those afflicted ",tA
this tor.neuiirc malarisi t."uoi'
shnr,A rCme a ",unnin' ~ oar
dru,o:st:, far the mediciro. 20 trr az
we arc 70, ..e"acd, we hope tlei, ned
Zine VI. replace all Others OF ,'ncir
kind, brcarsc tie money th;s hone
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dav, August II, 1888
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

Before any progress could be
made towards getting up the pc
tition to levy a special levee tax, it
was necessary for the Police Jury
70 60 on record, by a formal reso-
luton to the effect that the money
SO raised should be devoted to
levse purposes only.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

In fmtnreaN legal Gd0erJfse-
,uents mast be faid for before
the second Insertion. i mo'
paid ko16efoye Tie dey 'a 'v''s'H
they should aPbscr The sfcoHd
time, the pa6licatiO" aO.! DC
discontinued.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

Two hundred hogs afflicted with
hog cholera were foundin the Chi
cago stock yards last week
Twenty-nine of them had
been slaughtered ard dressed,
when discovered. In one form OF
anonther, hog meat is dangerous
thing. II is not fit TO eat anyhow
Sausagss are good TO eat though,
even those common dog sausages.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19
Tho Sataata I--dirincGo. s"Nc,

Tho Sataata H-rajcinc'O. s"Mcy-
,caJ ;,vcr pills" co,o ao,ndci VITA Ii
~pct eisre.ct ID cInt3.sinns O. lie ~
hot charles, by The "Ga,e; Noi.cai
l,irac,or oI lie aicyic.r hiInF. They
keen tire sys,aIo Ia perfect c"ler. aHt.
a ,, r. care ,Cr IilRrE % lii" rroSt
elnuyjHg arrangements + The SraltIa
I.EhDACHE, cOHsTPAcnCN
ard pILL'cUsH Eas-ihey nei:i,oi re2u-
cea;e q gIl?s.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19
4 Lite BY Cured Nith One Desc Of
Satsnta.

Cross' Toll Bridge Ferry Go. ARK
April 2. 1885
Sstanta Medicine Co Little Rock Ark.
NV SONS iit,le bog Was affected severely
a lory. ir,e with c''.lls and fever9 and
vas ~ los. - ed with 4 single d1,c g;
'SaiartA." / would advise AZ; wao
suffer With cnilis To Use it and b. cuIed'
fot it IL certainly c dead SHOT foi
ellis.
Frop'r Cross Toll 3riGse, Perry Co
Ark.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19
pRa, EEDcgus 0E TIE ScGGo.
T14Hr.

TIE Board net IN called sess'or :
there being prescn:-W. 3. King
y. II. Harvey, s. Fl.ed. "a, l.
Slack and :. 9. Mnnette. Absent,
8. ?. Mcclellan, :. G. Clarke, J. :.
Erwin and " i. Sharkey.
On motion 81 -. Il. Harvey,
seconded oy NJ. King, A. /. Sack
was called to the chait - President
pro ten.
The reading Of the minutes OF the
last meeting we're dispensed with.
Tie Parish Treasurer being pres
emf, pIcseutei his report, showing
a balance dac .he School f"nd, o.
s2.G2430 20 Aug. 3is:, 1856, which
repcrt IVES referred to the Auditing
Committee, when recess was or
dered, so that the Gaid Committee
might examine and report at once.
The Treasurec's report having been
examined and found correct the
same was adopted, and his bond
for 1854 vas ordered cancelled, and
new bond fol- 1855 accepted.
The Board authorized the Presi-
dent and Secretary to act as a COM
mitlee of insurance, and to keep
an annual insurance On the school
property at Tallulah, and Mill.
ken'e Bend.
The following bills were present
ed and allowed by the Board, to-
wit:
J. II. Gilfoil, TO assessing 274t
names at 4 cts. si09 81.
! G. T. Irrelevant, to stationery
&c, for School Board, $3.50.
Fl S. Z. Wallace 10 facl fu Wsver,,
school, si0.00.
-! S. Morrow to fuel Tor Whit,
Church, $500.
The Superintendent was ordsre'
to draft q set of rules for the guild
, auce of teachers and government @
, pupils of the schools Of the Parish
, Messrs. Slack and Fried wer
appointed committee to look ate
the Boards interest in Schoo
, lands &c.
: The Board ordered the Scnool
of the parish to be opened on tn
: 5th day Of October, and con'inU
for g period Of five months, and o:
4 signed teachers to the same.
/ The superintendent was instruc
: ed TO close all schools where I'll
: average often required IS law fail'
! as shown by teachers reports al,
}, one months trial.
VI Ine resignation OF Ness!s.
Il L. Slack and J G.. CLARK wei
K handed il by the Secretary al
same were accepted.
= There being no further busine.
J. before the Beard, adjournment WI
u ordered to the nextregulcr meetin
: Monday, Oct. 9Th. 1885.
!. \. l.. SLACK, Il. C. M0NETTE,
q Pres't Pro tenn. Secretar
G Tallulah, La. Sept. 1st 1885.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-09-19

The Shreveport Times announc-
cd its intention Of freely criticisin&
The Federal appointments, made
in this State. The first criticism
is anxiously awaited.