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The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

After careful examination Of the eDgi-
neer estimates upon which the River and
Hsrbor bill WAS based, in the main, the con-
clusion Is irresistible that its failure would
have been a public misfortune. OF course
there are some improvements provided for
the relative importance OF which is not easily
understood by the casual observer. These are
few, however, and are the necessary results Of
that sharp competition which members in
dulss in to secure appropriations for their par
ticular localities. The greatest fault we have
10 find with the bill 10 the system Of scaling
down the estimates, 80 that each one Of the
many improvements shall only got proper
tinate amount Of a given sum agreed upon
as the maximum Of the bill. II was this
vicious system which cut down the appro'
priaiion for the Potomac Flats 30 much be-
low the estimates. II would be far better 10
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

1T ls time the District government had a suitable
building Of Its own. The present structure Is at fol
nothing unless, perhaps, 1t might be made available
for grand Chinese cockroach tournament. Tn,
hugs are on hand In abundance.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

II is but a few weeks before the Commits
sioners will be called upon to submit to the
Secretary of the Treasury their estimates Of
the amount required for the expenses of the
District government for the next fiscal year.
Already the heads Of the various depart.
ments of the District government have been
notified to hand in their estimates for their
respective bureaus. Now is the time to ask
for everything that the District needs, and
We hope that the Commissioners will not be
too modest in their demands. They have
had the experience Of one session of Con-
gress. They have learned that he who ap-
proaches Congress hat in hand and relies
upon the merit of his request fares but ill,
while he who boldly demands what he wants
and reiteyates his demand by persistent
nsggipg generally succeeds. We want more
school buildings aud larger school fund,
an increased police force, better paid fire
department, aud more engines and appa-
ratus, the extension of the streets and ave-
nues of the city into the suburbs, and many
other things which come within the annual
estimates. As for those matters which do
not fall within these estimates, such as a
District building, City Pest Office, more
and better bridges, and the like,it would not
be out of place tor the Commissioners to ask
executive approval for them also. Now is
the time for the Commissioners 10 lay the
foundation for legislation for District inter.
ests. We trust and believe that they will
embrace the opportunity.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22
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The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

ThE backbone OF Irish agitation for Home Rule is
in America. 1t used to. he charged that American
politics were ruled by British gold. This was uu.
true. But 1t seems to be vel! recognized now tina,
the English Parliamentary campaign was carried or
by the Liberal with Yankee dolIara,
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

THE dogs are slowly stepping up to the Tax Col
lectors ofice, and getting their lives insured. OF
the 1000 ours that nfest the city some 5000 have
tintag certificates Of the payment of their life In
surance policies.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

1t having become certain that New York
will not raise anything like enough money
for the construction Of the proposed Grant
monument, one sensible iournsl-the New
York Star-insists that the monument shall
be located here. This is what the country
outside Of New York desires. But for the
action Of the House conferees the initiatory
steps would have been taken last ses-
sion, and that, too, in way that would
have combined the useful with the beautiful
and the sentimental by the erection Of a
grand memorial bridge to connect this city
with Arlington Heights. Such memorial
would be better than bronze horse or a
marble Obelisk.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

CHOLERA has commenced Its western march a
little too late in the season 10 create a panic,
but 1t behooves the health authorities Of our sea-
ports to be on the alert 70 prevent Its getting even
limited fcethcM In this country.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

CosGREss having failed 10 provide few thousand
dollars to pay tho salaries of few keepers for the
Yellow Stone Park, Troop NJ, First United States
Cavalry, has been ordered there for that purpose
This fair specimen Of Congressional economy.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

correspondent Of the Philadelphis Record
says that Congressman Cox, OF North Caro-
lima, was not defeated for denomination on
account Of his record in favor Of civil service
reform, but because ofhis bad Judgment in the
distribution Of the post Offices in his district.
Here is a paradox, the boss Of civil service
reformers-defsated by spoilsmsn because
he distributed the spoils where they failed
to do the most good. What has acivil service
reformer got to do with distributing the
spoils anyhow!
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

The negro roughs of Washington have
advanced one step in civiliaation-from the
razor to the revolver.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

PENNSYLVANIA iron men are confronted with
something more dangerous than tariff reduction
Alabama iron Is finding Its way even to Philadel-
phia, where 1t competes successfully with the
"home" product,
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

If the Department of Justice will turn over
to District Attorney Worthington the man.
agement of the suit to settle the title to the
Potomac Flats, with instructions to use the
same celebrity he practiced in the Library
site proceedings, the matter may be con-
cluded before the next River and Harbor bill
comes up.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

PATENT has recently been Issued to Mr.. Harvey,
citizen Of the District for "a grip for cable rail-
"ways." II 1t holds as tight as the cable railway
grip on the House Of Representatives 1t will be q
success.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

The New York Post remarks that the law
yers are delighted with Recorder Matthews,
and that when Congress meets citizens Of the
District will rush to the Capitol to beg for his
confirmation. The Post is at fault in its geog-
raphy. 1t is the citizens of the capital Of
New York, not the citizens of the Capital
of the United States, who are ordering out
the brass bands and firing of the cannon.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

SQUIRE squeas. He says Grace has consplred to
drive him out Of ONCE. Mayor Grace should plead
guilty to having cOnsplred with all the good people
Of New York for that purpose.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

THE royal Irish constabulary have a hard lot.
In Catholic counties the Home Ruler takes shot at
'em from behind hedge. In Protestant Belfast the
orangeman takes pop at em from the roof tops.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

Mr.. Powderly reiterates his statement that
the knights of Labor will abstain from TAX
ing part in politics. And yet We read from
day to day of andidates-county, State or
gressional-who claim TO have been put in
the field by the Knights. II is the old story
over again of Moliere's doctors, who insisted
that according to all the rules . certain pa
tient would not die for some days. The pa
tient was already dead before they gave the
opinion.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

1t ia difficult to see under what law the
Secretary of the Navy could materially
change the organization of the Navy De-
partment. OF course he can control the per-
sonnel and can, if he thinks best, dispense
with the services Of any number of civil en-
ployes. But there are certain Offices con-
nected with the naval service established by
law and having well.defned and civil func-
tions, which it would be scarcely legal to
dispense with.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

In moving to strike out that portion of the
answer of the Police Court cappers which
stated that similar practices were INDUCED
by an attorney, Assistant District Attorney
Sheppard was unquestionably right. 1t
had nothing to do with the case against the
cappers. But these unprofessional practices
having been brought to his notice, as well
as to the notice Of the Court, the charge
should be Investigated. The Police Court
needs purgipg.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

DINEY POINT HOTEL, Sr. MARY's
l. County, Md, NINErY-rwO MILBs FROM
open for guests june 10, 1886 steamers Lady OF The
Lake aud Jane Mosciy leave each evening from Stepll
enson's Wharf, foot of Seventh street. Fare-Round
trip, T5c.; one way, soc. Accommodations for $50
guests. The most attractive Summer Resort on the
Potomac. Music, Billiards, Boating, Fishing. and
week; s35 per month"; For circulars, etc, apply ic
WASH. B. WILLIAMS, 3tI Seventh street north
west, or T. NJ. PETIT, manager, on the premises
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22
LITERARY NOTES.

AFTER all ireland Is to be pronercd some measure
Of self. government, a Ia mode de Churchill.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

OUR Japanese visitors paid high compliments to
the Ordnance Department OF the Washington Navy
Yard,
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

Subscription, IN ddrdnce, per pear. $3.50
Repnances should be made bp postal note,
money order, or checks on Nen YORK or Washing
ton. when checks on banks In Other cities are
sent The cost OF collection ,rttt be deducted.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

The public are much interested in the
Company, simply because Of the belief that
the patent was secured by fraud and man
aged in an oppressive and extortionate way.
As for the Rogers hybrid Pan Electric Com.
has so much to say about the present litiga
tion, the public holds it in equal contempt.
But another Richmond has entered the field j.,
whose success would be more injurious to
the public than tha. of Bell or Rogers. Pro.
fessor Gray has filed an specification for the
reinstatement of his application, which
autedates that of Bell, and a speculative
stock company composed Of the wealthiest
"men in Chicago" has been formed to press
Gray's claim. Pending this application
this stock is being put upon the market.
heralded with the statement that "there is
"ho doubt that the patent will issue in &C.
"cord with the decision of Mr.. LAMAR
Now Gray abandoned his right to patent
long ago. To grant him a patent now, with
life of seventeen years, would be q fraud
which we are sure the officers OF the Interior
Department will never saddle upon the pub.
lie. What every one outside Of the stock.
holders in the Bell company wants is a fair
and speedy determination of the Govern.
ment suit. They want to set aside the Bel
patent II it can be fairly done. They do moi
want to pull Bell down to set up Gray OIL
Rogers in his place. The scandals that now
surround the telephone controversy would
disappear before such proceeding, as the
feeble flame Of tallow candle In the glare O.
an electric light.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22
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The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

When the Spanish commander in Florida
plunde red the Huguenot colony there he
hung its defenders TO trees with an inscrip.
tion saying that he did this mot as to
"Frenchmen and fellow Christians, but to
"herstics." When the IIuguenots caught him
in turn they hung him with the admirable
announcement over his head that they did
this not as to a Spaniard and Catholic,
but to robber and a murderer" II is
this latter distinction which is TO be borne
in mind in regard TO the seven wretches in
Chicago now under sentence Of death by the
verdict Of an honest and courageous jury.
Men have the right to advocate such peace
full changes as they think will benefit
the needy or the lsboring class,
but the moment they begin the devil.
ish work of bomb throwing they should
always find the hand Of angry justice
land upon them as terribly as in Chicago.
They cease to be refOrmers and become ene-
mics of the human race. Twelve plain
citizens, the judge, and the prosecuting at
torney have all met the emergency In an
adequate manner; but justice most often
miscarries, of late years, through the techni-
calities invoked on appeals to the upper
courts. This danger is still to be en-
countered in the Chicago cases. Not until
It is passed and the sentence of the law
carried into effect will the full effect Of this
victory Of peace and order be felt. Neverthe-
less the "dynamiters" everywhere in this
country have received an impressive warn
ing, and its effect ought to be increased by
the coincidence that the great lrish-Amerioan
convention in the same city almost simulta-
neously with this verdict was suppressipg
the little faction in its ranks that tries TO
disgrace Ireland's cause by favoring the use
Of dynamite.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

Messrs. Cassell q Co. will publish In q few
days new novel by Mrs. j. II. Walworth, entitled
"The New Man at Rossmcre.p Mrs. WalwOrth's
"BaT Sinister and "Wilhont Blenishn were both
received 10 kindly by the press and public that
new book from her pen IL sure OF SUCCESS.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22
RANDOM NOTES.

"whM is the significance Of the Democratic bol,
in Judge Lowry's district" I asscd an indiana
Democrat.
"It will NOT amount 10 much" was the reply.
"Therc was some opposition 10 Judge Lowrys noml.
nation on the ground that no more than two terms
had been the custom Ia h,s d,sttNt. t'h,s pAtp5sI
tion the judge, who Ia ore otths s6Ssst Democrats
in The state, oyctcare, hut by any OF the small arts
cf the o.folan, but by the weight Of his character
and public service. The dissatisfied clement he's
unfurlcd the banner OF civil service reform, and at
lacks the Judge for securing the appointment, NJ
worthy Democrats to once. such chstse viii no,
damage any public man IN thdlsSah
"Bu' said ifhe Republicans ciaiyA that th,s tIsat.
irc'loh viii fesNtln the election o. ,nsir cAndldn,c
"No danger Of that. jSfre Lowry Win poll nearly
every Democratic ehe ID nra district and many
ner"c'lcap WIN vote for him, too, nc wnl &c, a
bigger majority than he ild last iiMc Fbt Mat
down in your ncmotaHdSm SooN AND look 1t up after
the lelec,ion."
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22
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The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

met Solicitor General Goode a day or two since,
Tranquil In bearing and urbaue In manner, he does
not appear TO be half as much the victim OF Mahones
malignant pursuit., as Malone lmagued he would
be. Mr. Goodies employment as special counsel OF
the Government In important cases probably pays
him quite as well as would the ONCE Of Solicitor
General. In virginia Mr.. Goode has universal
respect and confidence. have known him for thirty
years, and never heard OF yirginian OF character
and repute who questioned the integrity Of "John
Goode OF Bedford" as we used TO call him In Viz
ginia until lie became John Goode, "of Norfolk
Speaking OF Mr.. Goode recalls Kiddeberger's adyo-
cacy OF his confirmation, which may or not nave
helped Mr.. Goodies vote In executive session. II
was at least game and manly. While Republican
newspapers tell OF the numerous circus perform
ances OF the junior senator from Virginia, why not
tell OF the brandy aud water performances Of other
Senators In the lasi days Of the session.
.'It will he O long time" said an oflcer Of the
Washington Navy Yark. "before any large number Of
hands Will he taken on In the ordnance shops.
Everything Will nrst have to be got IN readiness for
the new plant and II will be some time before The
new machinery and tools can be assembled hero.
When we do get 10 work, however, 1t Is probable
that 800 hands will be required 1t Is the in
tentlon, as ! understand II, 10 push the ordnance
work as rapidly az appropriations will permit when
the plant ls set upn
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

The Congressional beniocratlc Committee seems
tote IA q ccmatose state. Lack Of funds is the
acknowledged cause. What with the uncertainty OF
the labor vote and the fnct that 30 many districts
carried by the Democrats In 1884 were won by the
detection Of Republicans who voted the Prohibition
ticket the committee has plenty OF work cut out fot
1t. would suggest that Senator dofhian, chair
man OF the Democratic National Executive Commit
tee, be called for aid. He knows where 10 raise
money and how 10 use II. This Is an "oit year, In
politics, when the vote may BE tAtected TO be COM
para,ively light. IL Nh Republicans make a still
hunt, with plenty of money to organize and get
their vote they have chance Of carrying the next
House. There is too much at stake to let the elcc
tion 90 by default.
The Sunday herald., 1886-08-22

Prince Carl OF Norway and Sweden Ia about TO
make his appearance az writer for the public press.
ne mas contributed 10 'he ior,thcomlng number OF
Indian jungle: a Leaf from Ny Diary" being a mar
ratiye OF personal experiences Ia tiger hunting.
the original.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20
WEST MONROE DOTS.

FROM OUR REGULAR REPORTER1
The Oil mills shipped by yesterdays
train one car load of linters.
W. J. Broadwell, Esq, of Simsboro,
was in our town yesterday.
Bcsiness was more brisk yesterday
than it has been for several days past
Quite crowd was in town.
Our old friend Abe Calm of Ruston
was in our promising little town
yesterday and gave the Dotter a pleas.
ant call,
j. Moore, q Co., opened up in their
new store house yesterday and will do
a general merchandise business and
also carry full line of drugs in connec~
tiOn with his other business.
Work Oh Mr.. J. w. Mi,chelPs new
store house was commenced to day
and will be pushed to completion as
rapidly as possible.
There are two very important things
that our merchants are utterly neglec-
ting and that is to advertise in the
DAILY and ditch those miserable
streets. Come gentleman wake up
and 60 10 work!
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

Full Moon last night.
The cold wave missed us.
Business has been rather dull for the
past few days.
There are several very severe cases
of pneumonia in town.
. The weather is clearing of and
fine day may be looked for tomorrow.
The raffie Of Mrs. j. C. Stewards
handsome silk quilt will take place
at the siorehonse of Mr.. J. w. Goss at
2 p. m., tomorrow Thursday even.
ing.
Our oldtime friend Mr.. Simon Marx
one of The pioneer merchants of Mons
roe, but, who, following Horace Gree
ly's advice went west, locating at Gibs-
land, on the V. s. & P. r. r., is in the
city.
OF OfcOurse you want to look nice and
clean when you enter the sanctum of
Society-that's why you should call on
Charley Randolph at his popular Tom
serial PdriOr and have clean shave
and delightful shampoo.
The Camden. Ark, Beacon of Sat>
urday, reports the Ouachita river as
having "withdrawn within ID shell of
thin ice. towards the bottom of the
river" We can't blame the Ouachita
for persuing this course, perhaps, but
we do suggest that she "shell out.u
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20
River News.


The Guage of the river to day regis.
ters-as previously reported-station.
ary.
Heavy fog on the river this morn
ing.
The Hanna leaves New Orleans this
evening for this port.
The Marcus Collins left for the
D'Arbonne this morning with a good
freight.
The D.. Stein left to-day for Capt.
McLain's Wsverly plantation after a
load OF cotton seed for the oil mills.
The John Howard, bound for Cam
den, passed up last night with good
trip discharging quite large freight
here.
The Josie w., from the BarthoIo-
NEW, arrived this morning with a
big trip Of cotton for reshipmeut, an d
large lot of seed for the Monroe Oil
Works.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

EOR SALE-A lot OF household Furni-
\ ture, Kitchen utensils etc, at Bargain
Tor particulars. Apply at this office.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

We were pleased to meet this morn.
ing our esteemed friend, Mr.. Jas
Heekins, who arrived In the city a few
days since and is stopping with his
brother Mr.. Wm. Heekins. He's just
from Texas, but he didn't tackle the
sscOw-boys."
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

Mrs. Davis, wife of Doctor G. w.
Davis. of Catahoula parish and sister
Of our young friends John c., and
Aleck Prichard, departed by yester-
days train for Shreveport on visit to
relatives. Her two charming daugh-
ters accompanied her.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

Mr.. J. l.. Kaliski OF the Queen City
OF Monroe was in the burg yesterday
trying his level best to sell goods for
the big house he represents.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20

Natchez Democrat, 10th: The
Natchez and Bayou Sara packet Cour-
Ter has not been sold, ,as has been report
ed very frequently of late, NOR is she for
sale. Capt. Psnnywilt says when she
leaves Natchez to remain away she
will bs taken away by her present
owners, and not by new ones.
Which suggests to us the propriety
ofour merchants consulting with Capt.
Penniwitt, in order that they may get
a "pound full" Do you see the point?
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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ly will confer favor by fling their COM
plants with the business manager.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20
VERANDA HOTEL.

Emile Gerod, Columbia, La; Tom
Wagenor, do; Geo. H. Sutton, St.
Louis; P. H. McAdle, Wisconsin, E.
H. Lewis, Woodvills, Miss.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-20
Notice To The Tax Payers Ouachita
Parish,

hereby give notice that the State &
Parish Tax on the Roll OF 1885 are now due
and Collectible and will become deliruuent
on the 3lst December 1885. if not paid on
or before that date. The law imposes GER
tain cost and penalties on all delinquent
Taxes and this is to notify all parties in
tere sted that I: will in every instance en-
force the payment Of all penalties and on
taxes unpaid on the date above mentioned.
Therefore pay in time and save money.
Nov, 7, 1885.