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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The Farmerviile Home Advocate
thinks Union has more right than any
other parish to name the next Demo
brings forth Judge q. A. Killgore as
its choice for the much sought for posi-
ton. Judge Killgore has a large
family connection in the mountains
west OF the Ouachita and host Of
friends throughout the district who no
doubt would like to see him in Con.
rress
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
gresS.

Mr.. Battle, in his Shreveport Daily
Journal, deliberately and logically ads
vocates return TO the old Democ rat C
method, which seems Of late years to
have fallen into inoccuous desuc;ude,
of eiectiDg all the political agents Of
the People by Primary Election. The
Daily Journal in advocating the re-
turn 10 the good old rule and Prece"
dent is doing yeoman service, and we
hope is suggestions will be needed
not only in Mr.. BIancEard'S District,
but throughout the entire State of Lou
isiaua. .sDstthcyR HntchWn",
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Tho ferry has boon moved to the foot of
DeSiard street. Tho bank has been
splendidly graded on this side. On the
other side mono was necessary. the descent
being gradual and the bank naturally pro-
tectod from cayinr
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The people Of Natchez, Miss, appreciate
tho advantages of a North and South rail-
road. They have offered 100000 to haye
it pass through their city. The people of
this section should wake up.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The baptist Convention of Louisiana is
In session It Rocky Springs near Lisbon,
Claiborne parish.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

One trial of Eureka Twist
will convince you that it is
the best chew in the market.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Messrs. Cook & James, brokers, have
dissolved partnership. Mr.. G.. C. Madden
is now connected with Mr.. Cook and Mr..
James is representing the Armour Pack
ing Company.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
Baseball Notes.

The Indian Village and Monroe Clubs
crossed bates at the Park yesterday.
Tho game resulted in defeat for the
Indian Village boys by a score of Al TO 8
but they have tho satisfaction of knowing
that they were not defeated by a Monroe
nine. They did not suspect that a profess
sional pitcher would be rung in on them.
We insist on fair play towards visiting
clubs.
The Union club and the Lees of
Donaldsonviilo will probably play here
August LIST.
The Calhoun clubs and tho Monroe
Clippers will play a match game Mt the
Park one day next week.
Tho Monroe Base Ball Club invites cor
rospondcnco from all ncighboring clubs
Capt. Cellos would like to hear from Eicks.
burg, Shreveport Bastrop, Farmorvillc and
other towns.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Remember Eureka Twist
can be had at the principal
stores in Monroe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Five car loads of brick have arrived
by the V. S. * Z. Il. r., from Mcri-
dian, Miss, to be used In building the
foundation for the new Cor liss engine
which il to he erected at the railroad
machine shops in this city. Work
will begin in about Ten days.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

THE IELEGRAPH office
Is supplied aoith t,vo ercellea,t
job presses, q full assortment OF
job type and is prepared to
execute job .co,'k avith meatness
aad dispatch and at City prices.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
The Police Jury has been in session all
this week acting as a board of equalization
OF assessments.
Chew Eureka Twist, to be
found at the principal stores in
Monroe.
Mrs. Harvey Downs presented Mr..
Downs with twins Tuesday night. They
weighed 81 and pounds respectively.
One trial of Eureka Twist
will convince you that it is
the best chew in the market.
The baptist Convention Of Louisiana is
in session It Rocky Springs near Lisbon,
Claiborne parish.
Remember Eureka Twist
can be had at the principal
stores in Monroe.
Messrs. Cook & James, brokers, have
dissolved partnership. Mr.. G. C. Madden
is now connected with Mr.. Cook and Mr..
James is representing tho Armour Pack
ing Company.
The people Of Natchez, Miss, appreciate
tho advantages Of North and South rail-
road. They have offered 100000 to haye
it pass through their city. The people of
this section should wake up.
Mason's Fruit Jars, all sizes,
and jolly Glasses for sale at
TROUsDALE Bros.
Messrs. We'll Bros. arc disposing oftheir
stock preparatory to moving to the coming
city of the South, Birmingham, Ala. We
iegret to lose those energetic gentlemen
but wish them all success in their future
and enlarged field of labor.
The Sunday school picnic given at
Douglass, Lincoln parish, last Satur-
day was very largely attended. Short
addresses were made by some of the
pupils and the day was most pleasant.
~ spent.
Tho ferry has boon moved to the foot of
DeSiard street. Tho bank has been
sp1endidly graded on this side. On the
other sido mono was necessary. the descent
being gradual and the bank naturally pro-
tectod from caving.
The Pelican WARRIORS appeared be-
fore very fair audience at Gerspach' g
Opera House Thursday night, but con-
sidering the purpose for which the
performance was given, 1t might have
been better. The Warblers acquitted
themselves quite creditably.
Personal.
Judge John Young is in Franklin.
Judge Gunby goes to Caldwell and Cat a
houla to-day.
Mr.. Leon Gerson is at Coopers Well.
Miss Gordie Fontaine of Delhi is visiting
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Maurice Hayes of Meridian, Miss,
Is in the city.
Tho II. Hanna Blanks, in place Of
the Corona, will be found at the lands
ing to- day, and returns this (Satur-
day. evening to the Crescent City.
The Picayuno says that the Blanks is
in "tip.top order"
GRAND BALL AND SUPPER
The young ladies of the w. q. G. Society
will give grand ball and supper Tuesday
evening July Goth, for the benefit of the
Episcopal church. The services OF the
famous VicksburS string band has been
secured for the occasion. An elegant sup.
per and a splendid time is assured all who
attend. Admission sI.O0.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
NEAR DEATHS DOOR.
The Interesting Story Told by Young
Engineer Now Living in
st. Paul.
Why he Dreaded to Have His Most Init
mate Friends Come Near to
Him.
A Long and Dreary Winter--The In.
Ieresting Statement NJ ade bya
Married Lady.
An Interview With a Well-Kuown
Buyer of Lum ber--An Experiment
and Its Result.

Mr.. Charles Dion. young man 25 years o.
age, employed as a stationary engineer at the
corner of Fifth and Kittson streets, and re-
siding at the corner OF Reaney and Earl
streets. st. Paul, said TO the writer:
For at least ten years past have been in
trouble, and during the last five or six years
my trouble has greatly increased. Much of
the time during the winter l have been com
PEELED to stop work entirely for weeks at a
time. My throat was so sore that could not
drink cold water at all, but had to heat all the
water that drank. My throat was liberated,
and several doctors tried in vain to cure it up.
! became discouraged with doctoring, for the
doctors, although they would help me little
at times, did me no lasting good. then tried
various patent medicines, but got n help
from them.
"By this time" Mr.. Dion continued. 81
was in pitiful condition. had severe
pain over my eyes, a ringing in my ears and
a pain in my chest. When stopped down sud-
denly would spit up blood. One doctor
said that had consumption. He treated me
over year for that disease, and finally, as I
got no better, he advised me to go East, For
one winter la, in bed all the time, and the
least eXertion made me throw up blood and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

perturbanie. his shoulders thrown back, his
coat buttoned ii ltly, flower on his lapel
and glass in hi eye. He seems to be
about so years old and is well preserved.
His fawn-colOred Overcoat fits his portly
form as though he had been melted and run
into it. His shoes shine like patent leather.
no matter how muddy it is. His stiff up
right collar fairly gistens, his hat Is speck-
less and his face always bears evidence OF a
recent visit to the BARRIERS, You never see
him smoking. reading or even talking to any
one. You run against him with beg pardon, :"
and he never looks at you but simply steps
to one side. You do not even see him in
the dining-rooms of the hotels, or the res
taurants. in the theaterS or at The
churches. He is only on the streets when
the weather permits. or behind window
when it storms, looking for all the world
like picture in frame. He does not at
tempt to ogle females who glance at him
half-invitingly, but simply looks straight
ahead. He does this day in and day out,
and apparently nothing else. Who Is he?
No one knows. What does he do? Give
it up. What ais him? Why he is stuck
on his shape" to speak vulgarly, but eX
pressively and concisely. That is all there
is about the mystery. He is solely wrapped
up in himself. He thinks he is handsome,
and simply passes MS time IN cOntenpId-
ton of this gratifying fact. He does not
care for other people, consequently he has
seemingly nothing to do with any one
One evening last summer block
in the business part of the city caught
fire. On its upper floors are number of
rooms rented to dodgers, who rushed wildly
out clad only in such garments as they
could catch up in their hurried flight. After
! all were safely out. and the last looking
glass had been thrown out of the window
and the last mattress carried carefully
down, the Mystery was seen to walk slowly
and carefully down the stairs and pick his
way daintily through the debris. Not
drop of water, nor spark touched him.
He walked across the street. and stopped at
the corner to assume his old familiar att
tude while he watched the building burn
then he turned upon his heel and went off
slowly into the darkness somewhere. The
solitary brooding of Napoleon at Helena
was not more self-contained than the taci
| turn manner of the man stuck on-his-shape.
| who seems to subsist upon the conscious
ness of the picture he imagines he presents
| to the eyes OF observers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
SAMPLE POKER LIES.

They were lOunging luxuriously in the
NicOllet club smoking rooms and Curly, ;"
half buried in the soft window divan. had
just finished telling of big faro game he
had heard of while in New York. Some
one remarked that if there was a single
man in Minneapolis who did not know how
to play poker he would like to know his
name. There is not club in the city. -
he went on, sin which the game is not
played, TO my certain knowledge. They
play sinners in the Minneapolis club
bride in the Union league, Saturday outs
at the Apollo. dollar limit at the Algon-
ouin and penny ante at the Press club"
Il heard pretty good poker story yes
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

terday," said another, 'sthat was told by
politician just returned from watching the
count in one of the northwestern counties.
He had forty-mile trip to make in a ca
boose and the freight was side-tracked for
an hour, waiting for the down passenger
train. Among the party was Chicago
whisky drummer, with a song ambulance
shirt and valise that would have rivaled
Sam'l O. PoSen'S. After a half hour of
restleSsness he proposed game of poker,
which was unanimously approved, and the
game began, the valiSe furnish
ing the necessary outfit. After
several hands. big jadker lay on the board
and a cowbOy-loOking individual promptly
opened it for 81. Three others stayed. in
GLIDING the whisky drummer. l forgot to
say they were playing straights. The
drummer had passed the break and drew
one card. so it went without saying that he
was drawing to a bObtail The cowboy
took two cards and bet So; everybody
dropped out except the drummer, who
promptly raised it TO IS. The cowboy
raised IS more, and the drummer went for
his wallet. While lingering the bills he
said:
'''I'll divide the pot with you
"'NO, you won't said the other.
'''All right; then I'll raise you S20.'
1.-The cowboy raised back and the drum
mer came back with another raise. The
drummer again fingered his bills, and said:
"'YOu wont divide her?'
Nope
$50 he raised $50. This took the cow
boys last lump for call, and he smilingly
began spreading out his hand on the board;
four kings, one after another, were spread
out and he grinned inquiringly at the
drummer. who coolly laid down the ace
deuce. tray. four and five of spades. The
cowboy muttered:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
SHE WASN'T BUILT THAT WAY.

1--WE are welded now, my darling
Said the husband to his bride,
land henceforth Wen go together
On life's journey, side by side
"We must bear each others burdens,
Help each other when we can.
And to make life HAPPIER, brighter.
Each must for the other plan.
Lets begin this very morning
TIC start is my desire
You just get up now, my precious,
And construct the kitchen fire."
Sad, all sad, his disappointment!
Courage oozed from every pore
When his sweet young wife responded:
"SayI What do you take me for?"
-Somerville Journal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
cowboy muttered.
A STRAIGHT FLUSH"

81 was looking over friends shoulder the
other night" said another lOunger, land
saw what l thought was the funniest piece
Of drawing and the most wonderful luck
ever ran across. They were playing moth
ing but jack pots. and Jim had been losing
right along. AT last he opened one on two
pairs. The man next to him raised it and
Jim stayed. Jim thought awhile and finally
called for three cards. Inudged him, think
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

feel terribly weak. My breath was so bau
that l dreaded to have any one come near
me-"
lit was along some time in the first part of
last September that. having read of DR.. Nc
Coy in the newspapers, l went to his Office
and placed myself under his treatment. Be-
fore l had been treated by him a week the
soreness left my throat and | began to feel
change for the better. 1 used to catch cold
whenever I went out doors. Now | don't
catch cold at all. have been steadily i'm.
proving since l went under DR.. McCoy's care
and to-day am quite another man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
WILFRED BLOUNT
A LAKESIDE MUSING.
III Not another word !"

''Hush! Not another word"
Regally beautiful was Beryl Clearsdes
as she stood beside BERTHE Cecil in the
brilliantly lighted parlors of her fathers
Prairie avenue residence that October night
when the glorious harvest moon hung low
in the western sky and the base ball cham
pionship lay buried in the dim vista OF an
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

The man that dwells on parallels,
Parabolas, elipses
And who divines from curves and lines
Coniunctions and eclipSes;
Who first assel IS. then controverts
With madness mathematIc,
A maniac of almanacs
And fallacieS cratic.
CHORUS.
Wild offenses of sequences
Hazard theOretic:
Guess amiss. hypothesis,
MaladrOprophetic;
ComputatiOn-refutat
Virgins and emetic.
He tries to make fresh earthquake
And nature cut in capers;
And always shows, more than he knows,
Then airs it in the papers.
Should he maintain that it will rain,
The sun shines fair and tickle:
He will compute the facts refute,
And put him in pickle.
If he could make the whole earth quake
And raise an inundation
IT'S said he would, to prove he could
Achieve prognostication
He'd let us be drowned in the sea
Or shattered into fractions,
If he could thus affirm to US
His lore of natures actions.
Chorus.
He points the path, cyclonic wrath
Will scour with devastation;
And then a calm proves him a sham,
His prophecies negaton.
And should he say, FAR be the day."
lis certain to be haZy,
He's sure to hit the opposite.
''Oh, Virgins, you're daisy
Texas Siftings.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

was two pairs, jacks and
aces. But he took three
cards and the other man
bought one. Jim skinned
his hand and l saw he had
discarded the aces and kept
the jacks, and by the holy
poker if he didn't catch
two more jacks on the
draw. There was some
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

unknown tomorrow. She had been sing
ing for him-this man to whom she mad
given her heart such little time ago in the
SOft, une days, when the kissing ZephyrS OF
a Chicago summer had blown weeks
washing off the line and her ice-cream-
campaign dress, soft robe of pureSt White,
which chung to her Diana-like form in
graceful folds, had sailed away into the
great unknown.
At first she had sung gay verses, the
sparkling harmony ripping from ,her lips
in cascade of melody that held Berthe
Cecil spellbound at her art, but after a
little it seemed as though the girls mood
had changed, for when her fingers had
wandered idly over the keyboard Of the in
strument for moment. she had bent her
queenly head forward a little and there
came to BERTHE Cecils ears the words of the
old Scotch ballad:
When the cows come home,
When the cows come home,
Meet me, darling in the cleaning
When the COWS come home.
1t was at the conclusion of the last stanZa
that Beryl bad risen from the piano and
moved toward the conservatory.
Speaking of the cows" said BERTHE, in
his rich, manly voice whose every tone
thrilled BeryPs whole being, so madly did
she love him, reminds me of peurO-pneu-
monia. And it seemed to me. sweetheart,
that you, too. are in danger OF catching
cold; you seem"
1t was then that the words with which
this chapter opens were spoken.
But why may l not speak?" he con-
tinued. why may not L say to the one
who is all the world to me words which
may save her from suffering?"
There is no need of caution" replied
Beryl speaking in low, firm tones.
But you may not. know" he continued.
perhaps you are not ="
believe me-" said Beryl, ''there is no
danger-nOne whatever"
but why?"
The faint suffusion of blush passed
like a wave across the girls beautiful face
as she leaned trustfully over BERTHE and said
in low, melting tones:
II am wearing my liver-pad. From
''How Beryl Won the Heat" by Murat
HaIStnad
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

and an ace. His only chance in the world
was to catch two more jacks and he took it
and got them. 1t wouldn't happen once in
ten thousand times, but he struck it the
right time"
Some one here murmured rats"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

lively betting and after while, Of course
he raked in big pot. l didn't get to ask
him for some time afterwsrd, why he made
that singular discard. He said he happened
to see the other fellows hand and found it
contained
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
Trim nIinSs.

If you need anything in fur, feather or
moss trimming. McLain's is the place to
buy them. His number is 3S4 Wabasha
street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14

guished exile. Arab Pasha, have been in
formed by him of the magnificent offer which
you have made him to visit America. While
not personally acquainted with you, have
heard great deal about you and am thor
oughly posted as to the nature OF your bust
ness. have therefore deemed IL incumpen1
to dissuade nv dear friend Arab from &C
cept1ng your proposition, as it would be an
exceedingly unwise move for an aspirant to
a throne to place himself on exhibition as a
curiosity. Hoping you will prove more sue
cessful in future attempts to secure attrac-
ions for the great show you represent, re-
main, sir, very faithfully,
WILFRED BLOUNT.
Il didn't beat the messenger, or go and
get full. but discharged my Malay convoy
and got back to Madras But the Ameri-
can public was thus defrauded of its hope OF
seeing the great Arabian prince, Arab
PaSha, and no fault of mine."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
STUCK ON HIMSELF.

Who isIhe? Many ask this
question, but seldom find out.
He is generally seen standing
in a statuesque attitude on
Nicollet avenue Saturday
afternoon about the time the
Grand opera matinee is over.
'erhaps you may notice him
n front of the Nicollet house
n in the exchange of the
Vest In the evening. He
tlways seems to be standing
till, you never see him
;alking. 1t is a rainy day
and you turn your head as
YOU go by a fashionable cigar
store just in time to catch a
'impse of him behind the
ate glass, silent and i'm
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
BLANKETS :!

The many attractive values have to offer make this depart
profitable place to inv st.
White Wool Blankets worth at
per pair. Special for this week
Large prices to suit all
Elder Down Comfortables of our own importation
put One-pound Pillows; just the thing LOT
Cushions and Pillows for fancy work.
Dress Trimmings
SPECAL-Ten pieces Ladies' CIoaing So
yard worth So.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
Winter Hosiery and Underwear


The cold weather Of past few weeks created demand
this line goods and prepared with the largest assert
have been able to The following lots al
highly recommended bargains
else where
Ladies' ALI Wool Scarlet Vests and Pants, warranted
coehineal dye, W. & G. finished Price 81 EACH
Regular price 1925.
Ladies' All Wool Scarlet Vests and Pants, warranted
eochineal dye W. & G. finished seams, $1.25 EACH
Regular price $3.50.
Ladies' white Merino Vests and Pants, SOC each Reg
ular price Csc.
Ladies' extra quality Merino Vests and Pants Csc each
Regular price 85c.
Mems ALI Wool Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, 81 each
Regular price 1925.
Mems Camels Hair Shirts and Drawers 1925 each.
Regular price $1.75
Childrens Cames Hair Vests 35e each for 16-neh size.
Ladies' All Wool Hose, all sizes and eolors, special
values at 23e and 28e per pair.
Ladies' Black and Colored Ribbed Cashmere Hose.
bargain at 42c per pair.
English Cashmere Hose, special line st soc per pair
Always sold at Csc.
Childrens Ribbed Cashmere Hose from 22e per pair and
upwards
We have imported large quantity Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
EUROPEAN PRODUCE MARKErs

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STA I'd. Long Mldss. sis I'd. short Clear Mddss
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Shoulders ySa I'd boter-yOs I'd nitsd
States Cheese-American Choice 67s. %. whest-ked
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des-Ssw. York stAtA 80 oa Cd o rs Ida Cd
The a. Tor i7G00O
esntalaL iRoiaiing l1ovUO American
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90 300 esnialA
Loxpox. Nsv. 2--rgsdnos-Iinsssd Oh, $40 saod $40