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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
A New Play.

The New York World says
"Mr. Henry Guy Carleton, who
has taken up permanent residence
in Washington, told me last week
that he had arranged to write play
in conjunction with Mr.. Richard
Weightman, the affable correspond
ent of the New Orleans Times
Democrat. The subject chosen is
a social one, and relates to the race
prejudicies existing in the South
was suggested by Mr.. Weightman,
who lived for many years in the
Crescent City, and who claims to
be thoroughly familiar with the
theme. The mode of treatment,
however, is due to Carleton, and the
commendable simplicity and di-
rectness of method that shows so
well in "Victor Durand" will APP
pear to still greater advantage now.
The collaborateurs assume that
young and beautiful girl has been
reared in the belief that she Is
thoroughly white. No expense has
been spared on her education by
her guardian, an old Frenchman,
and her accomplishments are as
great as her beauty. She is loved
by young Louisianian, proud
alike of his honor and his family,
and she reciprocates that love.
The engagement is announced and
the day for the wedding is set.
Then the old Frcnchman tells the
heroine that in reality she is his
daughter and that her mother bore
the faint of African blood in her
veins, and beseeches the horror
stricken girl to inform her fiancee of
her misfortune, lest in after years
he should make the discovery him.
self. The girl consents, but before
she can carry out her intention her
lover drops a chance remark that
express such loathing of negro
blood that her courage fails her and
the marriage occurs without his
being aware of his brides parent.
age. The old Frencman, however,
believes that his daughter has
obeyed his command to tell her
lover everything. Therefore, when
the young husband discovers the
truth shortly after the ceremony,
and leaves his wife after an intense
emotional scene, the father seeks
him out to demand an explanation
for his desertion. The younger
man believes that the other has
been a party to the deceit practiced
upon him, and in the mutual de-
nunciations that follow, the two
men fight. The girl appears at
this moment, and, rushing between
the combatants, receives the death
blow that her father had aim
ed at her husband. This, of course,
is only a synopsis of the crude plot
now in the hands of Messrs. Garlic
ton and Weightman, but it will be
readily seen that they have excel
lent material for a powerful emo
tional drama. The authors will
proceed at once with their work,
and it is possible that the result
may be the opening play for Wal
lacks next season."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Another Great Augustus.

Augustus and Clara had become
engaged after the usual manner of
young people who haven't anything
else to do, and Clara manifested a
disposition after some time to dis
solve the tie. augustus" she
said, one evening, "let's don't be
engaged any longer" What's that
for?" he inquired, with some sur
prise. "Oh, Pm tired, and besides
it was only sham engagement on
my part, anyway Here's your
ring" "Don't trouble yourself
about the ring, Clara. It's only a
sham diamond, anyway. l bought
half dozen for So, just to use in
little engagements like this. Good
by T; don't tell any of the other girls
about the ring, please" and he
went out.-Cincinnati Merchant
Traveller.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
A Fine Mind.

Yesterday afternoon a reporter
of the States met Mr.. Victor Harris,
juror No. /. in the Ford case. The
gentleman stated that since the
verdict has been rendered he has
been spoken to by hundreds of
persons, all Of whom desired to
know one and the same thing, and
that was how it is that Thomas j.
Ford did not receive the same
unishment as did Pat Ford and
John Murphy.
The gentleman says that he cam
not give the opinion of the jury,
but his individual opinion he would
give.
"True," said he, eve were in
structed by his honor regarding
constructive presence, which | COM
pretended. The instructions by
my oath, were to try the case on
the evidence adduced and the law
laid down by his honor, the judge.
Pat Ford and Jno. Murphy, it had
been proven, did the killing as was
admitted by them in their state
ments, and so we gave them the
full penalty of the law, inasmuch
as the theory of self-defence didn't
work with us. | was very careful
in arriving at a verdict, and the
reading of passages from the his
tory of England by Judge Braughn,
which showed how many innocent
persons had been convicted and
hung on pure circumstantial evil
dence, had its effect upon my mind.
The evidence against Tom Ford
was purely circumstantial, and 1t
was only on the wave of the hand
that he was convicted by me. /
took no notice of the evidence OF
Fleming, the State having admitted
that Tom Ford was not present
The circumstantial evidence was
not strong by any means. l took
no notice of Pollock's evidence, fol
the reason that the two officers
whom he swears overheard the
conversation were not produced
AS to the evidence of Ware anC
others relative to Ford telling
Murphy to give it to him, l an
morally certain that Ford didn''
want Murphy killed in the court
room, and it was evident that they
had no liking for Ford. / did no
believe Schlessinger, Call, LOwen
thai and Mrs. Smythe and Nj
Mahon; l watched their eyes, anC
could tell that they were not pres
ent, and were not telling the truth
l don't believe they were at or nea
the shooting at all. AS whole
the evidence against Tom ForC
was very weak. Caulfield and Buck
ley were convicted by me because
they were seen with pistols in thei
hands.-N. o. States of March 9th
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Save Your Cats.

Last year over a million and a
half of cats were killed for their
skins, which has become valuable
for their fur lining. The industry
of cat skin collecting is of very re-
cent growth. If within so short q
space of time the casual obstruction
for their hide of a few stray cats
has assumed the respectable di-
mansions of solid traffic estimated
in round numbers at hundreds of
thousands of skins, what will it be
a decade hence a? About the SUPER
iority of cats skin over rabbit, rat
or squirrel skins there is no ques-
ton. The cost of production, too,
cannot be called excessive, seeing
that each skin is stolen, and the
whole original outlay is one stout
stick for dispatching puss and a
sack to carry her home in, while
the total working expenses are the
wear and tear of shoe leather in
tramping the streets for prey.-Ex.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
In Full Accord With Cleveland.

Mr.. Secretary Lamar, on March
18th, asked for the resignation OF
every Chief of bureau in his de-
partment, nine in number, viz: As
sistant Secretary of the Interior,
Commissioner of Patents, Pensions,
General Land Office, Indian affairs,
Education, Railroads, Director
Geological Survey, Supt. of Census.
AS Mr. Lamar was declared TO be
very conservative, and disposed to
be slow in making sudden changes,
his action caused some surprise.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Bound to Enforce the Law.

A negro in crossing the Tyronza
river in the St. Francis bottom, fell
from his mule and was drowned.
The mans body was recovered
three days after, and in his pocket
was pistol. For carrying con-
cealed weapons, the dead man was
fined $50 and costs, and the mule
and pistol were taken to pay the
fine and costs.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
A Yarn.

A Nevada ranchman has a herd
of hybrid cattle, crossed between
the male buffalo and the domestic
COW. They are not housed during
winter, but find their food and
thrive, where other cattle would
starve. Their beef is said to be
excellent and a yarn has been spun
from their hair.-Ex.
And from the whole cloth.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Which is Which.

We do not undertake to say
which is the monkey and which is
the parrot; but anybody can see
that the Democrats are going to
have that kind of a time.-Buf1alo
Express, Rep.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Judge Baker overruled the
motion for a new trial, and sem
fenced Pat Ford and John Murphy
to be hung, and j. J. Ford, w. E.
Caulfield and w. H. Buckley to
pay a fine of one dollar, and twenty
years hard labor.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
AT LAST.

General Manager John Scott is
authority for the statement that the
Queen & Crescent management
have become the owners of the
Vicksburg Transfer Co. Inclined
railways and transfer boats have
been contracted for, and everything
will be completed in four or five
months.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

In future all legal ad0ertise-
n,eMts must be paid for before
tie second insertion. Il not
paid for before the day on r0h'ch
they should appear the seco"G
time, the publication ay;~ be
discontinued.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Let the Battle Rage.

1t must soon become evident to
the silver men, as to all others,
that Mr.. Cleveland has enlisted for
four years, or during the silver
war.-Philadelphia Times Ind.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Business Enterprise.

An Ohio woman is reported to
have bought a pound of coffee on
credit, and selling it for fifteen
cents in cash, which she spent at
skating rink.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

1t is said the Pennsylvania Rail.
road is awaiting an opportunity to
secure control of the Queen and
Crescent system.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Sam'l ]. Randall's friendship to
the Mississippi River, was 5eauti-
fully illustrated, during the last
week Of the last Congress.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The last Secretary of the Interior
was Jacob Thompson, of Oxford,
Miss. The present one is L. @. C..
Lamar, of Oxford, Miss.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Followed the Advice.

AS advised by the TIMES, Cleve-
land made up his Cabinet without
an Ohio man.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Denver Col, bunko men made
haul lately of 5000 at one game
and kept it.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Mrs. Litchliter, after getting over
the measles, took relapse, and
has been very low for several days.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

A blue pencil mark at this para
oraph indicates that your subscrip-
ton wilI expire an t,co 'ceekS.
A blue pencil mark at this para .
ornph'means that this IS the last time
the paper UiH be sent to yOu unless
the subscription price is reccired be-
fore merit issue.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Jno. C.. Black of Illinois has been
nominated by the President, as
Commissioner of Pensions.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The railroads all over the coun-
try, have reduced rates, to the Ex-
position, to one cent per mile.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The Pennsylvania coal miners
struck Monday. The greatest war
for wages ever known is predicted.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The wife of Mr.. Richmond Peeler
of Eagle Bend Miss, died of pleu-
risy last Saturday.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
A Steady Kicker.

Mr. Holman is chronic kicker.
The opinion is general, that if he
was hung he would kick.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

New York gets the assistant
Secretary of the Treasuryship, in
the person of Chas. S. Fairchild.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

There were 142 deaths from
pneumonia in New York City last
week.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Gov. Lowry appointed Gen. Ed
ward c. Walthall to succeed Mr..
Lamar in the Senate.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
He is Satisfied.

A Philadelphia business man,
was able to trace $1,000 worth of
sales to a S12 advertisement.-Ex.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The hands of almost the entire
Missouri Pacific system, are on a
strike.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Sullivan and Paddy Ryan had
arranged for fight, but Sullivan
backed out.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
He has done It.

The New York man seems about
to step into the brogans of the Ohio
charlottesville COuricr-J Journal.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
Subscribe for the TINES.
ESTIMATE FOR 1885.

The committee appointed to
make the estimates, for the year,
1885, reported as follows:
To the Hon Board of Police Jury,
We your committe to make the esti-
mates for the year 1885, report that we
have made the following estimates,
Assessment. 5 500 90
Clerk Police Jury. 200 w
COnstables 100 90
Coroner. 600 90
Contigent. 5000 90
District Attorney. 300 %
Election Expenses. 200 W
Public Building. $50 30
Public rewards. 100 %
Jurors. 1000 %
Justice Peace. 100 90
Parish Treasurer 600 90
Parish Printing. 40 90
Pauper Relief. 300 90
Police jury. 500 90
Roads and Bridges. 1000 90
Sheriff. 1000 90
Witness. 1000 w
Quarantine and Board of
Health. 1000 %
Levee. 1000 90
l74OO 90
g. :; ; ) ? Ri ess:..s. Committee.
r. G. WEIGHTMAN, }
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Arthur was the best President
the country has had for years.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

Brig. & Bvt. Maj. Gen'l,
Chief Signal Officer, US A.
In connection with the above l
wish to state the circumstances
calling it forth.
1t was published in the N. o.
papers, that the Chief Signal Of
ticer had instructed the observer
at New Orleans, to furnish daily
river reports to such newspapers
as desired them.
On the strength of that publica-
ton, l wrote to Gen. Hazen, asking
that they be sent TO the MADISON
TIMES, but not that they be sent to
the TIMES instead of anyone else,
| did not ask that, desire it, nor
think of it.
About the time / wrote the letter,
we had not received any river news
for some days, and all that had
been received at all, was the gen.
eral bulletin, which stated that the
rivers would rise, or fall, in certain
parts, as for instance, the bulletin
would say: "the lower Mississippi
will continue to rise slowly"
These general bulletins had been
received here three-possibly four
times, only, and had not been re-
ceived, at the time / wrote, for
several days. They were not what
l wanted at all, l wanted the regu-
lar river report, so as to get the
latest report, before going to press
on Friday. had to wait until the
arrival of the train, which was fire.
quently as late as 2 o'clock p. M,
and sometimes later. 1t then took
a half or three quarters of an hour
TO put the report in the paper.
wished to avoid the delay thus
occasioned, and get the report
Thursday evening. and thus be
ready to 60 to press Friday, by
noon, at the latest, and therefore
wrote Gen. Hazen asking to have
the daily reports sent to the TINES.
He somehow failed to understand
my request, and wrote the above
letter. l did not ask to have the
sent me INSTEAD of any
other party, and make this state
mentto correct any misunderstood
ing that may have been occasioned.
Il. G.. WEIGHTMAN.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14

The new Senator from this State,
was sworn in March 4th.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
PACIFIC HOUSE.
VINCENT PIAZZA, PROPRIETOR.
Washington Street, Vicksburg.

Convenient to Railroad Depot, Land
ing, Post, Telegraph and Express offices,
and to business. Meals in time for all
trains. House open all night. Has
been renovated and refurnished. Tables
supplied with the best the market af-
fords. Patronage respectfully solicited.
Polite and careful attention given to
guests. Nov. | Tyr.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
HAVE YOURpLOW SHARPENED.

NULL PLOWS are hard on man and
- team. You can get your plows
sharpened for 20 cents each, by
GEO. s. EISELY.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-03-14
A CORRECTION.
Signal Office, War Department,

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2, 1885
Mr.. r. c. Weightman,
Editor madison Times"
Tallulah, l..
DEAR SIR:-In reply to your let
ter of the 18th ultimo, have the
honor to inform you that your re-
quest to have the river reports
telegraphed to the madison
TINES" instead otto Mr.. Crandell,
has not been favorably considered.
Mr.. Crandell says the reports
are posted as soon as received, and
that you can obtain a copy of the
message whenever you desire one.
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
THE FOURTH!
THE CITIZENS MEET
DECIDE TO CELEBRATE

An informal gathering of the citi-
zens of Ravenna was held at the Town
Hall on Monday evening last, to take
measures to celebrate the 4th of July.
John Porter, Esq, was appointed
Chairman of the meeting, and G, Il.
Goldman, Sec'y. After q full discus
sion of the subject in hand, it was de-
cided to appoint committee of seven
who should have supervision of the
program, with power to appoint sub
committees for the special features in
the celebration. The Chairman an
nounced the following committee,
which was approved by those present,
who were instructed to report the de-
tails of the arrangements at the Town
Hall, on Friday evening next, at
which time the people are requested
to be present and help on the good
cause.
GEN'L COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS.
VIM. b Thomas, Col. o. c. RisdOn.
ID. M. Clewell, John G. Beatty, o. P
Sperra, H. Andrews, 8. J. Post.
MIR. Sperra, who with others has
been soliciting subscriptions to defray
the necessary expenses, reported that
hve.sixths of the amount required
was already subscribed, and the COM
mittee were perfectly confident that
there would be no lack of funds to
make this the grandest celebration |
ever held in Ravenna.
Turn out, Friday night, everybody,
and contribute by your voice, money
Or labor to swell the festivities.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
From Ocean to Ocean

Over twenty-five years ago. Mr.. AL
fred Speer, of Passaic, imported from
the banks of the Doura, in Portugal,
few of the Port Grape vines, and
commenced careful experiments for
the purpose of producing a first,class
American Port. He has been emil
nently successful, and now Speer's s
Wine is known from ocean to ocean
and endorsed by the best medical tai
ent for the world as the best wine now
produced for the use of invalids. For
sale by druggists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
school ReDOrt.

The school report for the month of
May, in Jimtown, is as follows: En-
rollment II; those not tardy or absent,
Emma Halstead, Libbie Frank, Susie
Fletcher, Genevra Collins, Rosa Dill
worth, Levi Frank, Willie Walker.
Average per cent. of examination,
those above 95-Emma Halsted, Libbie
Frank, Rosa Dilworth, Genevra Col.
lins, Harry Collins, Levi Frank.
ADDIE HATFIELD, Teacher.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11

JOhN TohIEhJ tLEhk
h. T. Sheldon, SHERIFF
1T. sIDDALL, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
z. a. Davis VS.. A braham Snyder ct
al. Judgment on cognovit for S3l2 so
with interest at s per cent. and costs.
Hopkins VS.. Hopkins. Motion for
new trial overruled.
Hopkins VS.. Bogrand. Motion for
new trial overruIed.
Ely VS.. Ely. Motion for new trial
overruled.
No other matters were disposed of,
and the term for holding Court having
expired, the Court continued ali other
cases, both civil and criminal, and
adjourned last Saturday sine die.
A Neat Job.
o. 8. Philpott has just completed
the decorating of the parlor of Judge
Reeds residence on Oak Street. I'll 9
work is executed in oil colors, and is
Consequently more lasting than fire. n
co, being more easily cleaned. sAe.
The design is original with the ar
tist, having been prepared, especially
for the room,
The ceiling, of a delicate cream tint,
is bordered by neat design in mosaic,
edged by gold band which is broken
and knotted in the center, the breaks
and corners being filled with flower
pieces corresponding to the center
piece. The walls are stone tint, bOr-
dered with fretwork, fringed with
drapery in gold trefoil. The effect is
pleasing, and reflects great credit upon
the artist.
Mr., Philpott has fer some years been
engaged in the study and practice of
Architecture, for which profession his
talents eminently fit him, and those
who engage him to draw up plans for
any description of building, will find
him as competent an architect as he is
an artist.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
New Goods.

Have just received a nice line of
children's white dressas from 75c. up /;
also, boys black ribbed hose. Our
line of trimmed hats and bonnets,
LADIES' underwear, hosiery, gloves,
notions, baby cape, &C., is superb. Give
us call and satisfy yourself.
ct, MRS. A. H. PARSONS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
Excursiou tn YOUNGSTOWN.

The Pittsburg & Western Railroad
announces a popular cheap excursion
from Akron and intermediate points,
to Youngstown, Ohio, for Tuesday,
June 18th. by special train, leaving
Ravenna at z: 43 "A. m Fare for round
trip, So cents. Tickets good to return
on regular trains June 10Th and 18th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
Notice to Contractors.

YT3HE Board of Education of Aurora Portage
County. Ohio. will receive sealed proposals
up to 12 O'Clock noon of Saturday. July 4th.
1855, for furnishing the material, and erecting
said Aurora Portage County, Ohio. Said School
House to be bviltof wood Each proposal shall
contain the names oi every person interested
sufficient guarantee of some disinterested per
son, that if the proposal is accepted. a contract
properly secured. Plans and SPECIFICATIONS of
said School House are on file in the Office of the
President of the Board of said Auror a. Portage
County, Ohio and can be examined by ali par.
ties interested The Board of Education re-
serves the right to reject any or all proposals.
by order Of the Board of Education,
e76-4w B. L. GRANGER, Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
(,ARPE: IS!

We have just received a fine
line of Carpets. Every piece
we have is new and they new
er were so cheap. Now is
the time TO buy Body and
Tapestry Brussels, Extra SUI
Pers, Cotton Chain, Hemp,
Mattings, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Curtain Poles, Curtain Dam
ask; Lace Curtains by the
yard or pair; Oil Shades and
Window Fixtures.
Also, a general line of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11

Do all the good you can, to all the
people you can, in all the ways you
can, just as long as you can.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-11
Picture + Frames

I have just received a new
stock of Plain and Ornamen-
tai Gilt and Oxidized Picture
Moulding. HI Nel0 Styles
Orders for Frames will re-
ceive prompt attention. A
fine line of Room Moulding
Lo1Uest Prices and Sat-
istfactory Work GU0ron-
teed. stFE