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

The Commercial Herald and all
other good lawyers smiled when they
read the verdict of the corOner's jury
in the Jackson Met .clland shooting,
which recently occurred at Warrenton.
The parties TO the affair we're all
colored, but the injured husband did
precisely what white man would
have done, aud would have been sus-
taiued by the community in doing,
under similar circumstances. He shot
at the viIe wretch who betrayed his
home, perhaps MORALLY wounded him,
and killed the wicked woman.
The coroner's jury, after Investigate
ing the matter, decided that the killing
of Mrs. jackson and the shooting of
Mcclellan was Unsuitable homicide.
The jury, without any law for the
verdict, promptly discharged the
prisoner. In doing that they followed
custom, which is very powerful in this
portion of the country, in demanding
the swift and terrible punishment of
such crime Iichs6,Vy Commercials
Herald.
the exception that the injured husband
did not carry his vengeance quite so
far. The wicked woman was spared.
Jackson overstepped the bounds OF
justification and the Coroner's jury the
province Of its power in discharging
him.
In the case here the accused is
held under a charge Of murder and
we await the action of jury and the
result Of a trial with interest. Will a
jury condemn negro for n crime for
which it would hold q white man
guiltlessT The matter presents an in.
terss.ing social question for the colored
people aud we would like to see them
determine Ii.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
IN LIEU or. A sALUTATORY.

There is a popular legend in these
parts voucheS f41 by the oldest IN. IN
habitant t.arr .Aha who drinks OF the
waters of tho beautiful Ouachita and
afterwards depart for other shores is
bound TO return to its banks. So 1t IS,
we think, with him who has once been
in the Journalistic rank: he will sooner
or later get back into the traces. So it
has been with us and we-saiute you.
Dur native modesty fordids us speak
ing at length about ourselves; il is
unnecessary to give you a map OF the
course which THE TELEGRAPH pros
poses to pursuit being to!erab'y wei
known to most of you-and to Our
thinking, you, tho readers OF news
papers having the least possible in
terest in saiutatorics aud valedictories
and such like, we will dispense with
the usual iormaliiy and give you in
lieu a toierable fair newspaper and
promise of a better one each succeeding
week during our management.
G. II. TRoUsDALE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
Cotton and Corn.
Ten N ESSEE.

MEMPHIS July S.-The cotton RI,
port for the district embracing West
Tennessee, North Mississippi, North
Arkansas and North Alabama, to DO
published Tomorrow by Messrs Hill,
Fontaine 4 Co., will say: The
weather during juno was in the main
very unfavorablc. Excessive rains
fell throughout the district, which pre-
vented the cultivation of farms, and
the result is shown in the recent gen.
eral condition OF the cation crop in
many localities, especially in Nfissis~
sippi, Tennessee and Atabama; lands
planted in cotton have been ADAM
doned owing to the long continued
wet weather and the consequent dis
enlargement Of labor. Injury TO the
plant from lice aud insects is reported
from several counties in Alabama.
! Stands as general ihine are good
but considerable con, p!ai,I,s are made
of the plant running tum much to
weed, while it n,any localities tho
grass has stuntcd the growth IF the
young plant, which is reported small.
| Arkansas is the only State in which
the plant is booming and forming
we'll. In all the others the reverse is
reported. AS compared with last year,
the condition of the crop is nM SO
good. Favorable weather will how
ever, enable farmers 10 clear their
fields and with propitious seasons an
average yield may yet be secured
throughout tho district. The ,tban-,
donment of lands makes quite Il
shrinkage in the acreage and will he {,
decrease from last years,
Corn has suffered from the exc.s.
sivc rains, but not to the extent OF
cotton and fair yield is anticipated
in every portion of the district excep,
Mississippi, where tho rains have
drowned out the growing plant in the
lOWlands.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The Baton Rouge Truth after mems
tioning the names of OK Governor Il.
Mary and Unu. O. B. Steele of Union
as good gubernatotial timber, finally
suggests tho name of DR.. Tom Jones
of East Feiiciana rs q candidates for
Governor, and adds that "he is as
pure rs an iceberg and rs straight rs n
shingie."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

people. Tho duty imposed upon other
articles does not stop importation, there
fore the impost is collected by the govern
ment and goes into the treasury, its proper
destination. This is tariff for revenue.
These, as we understand them, are the
views hold by Judge Gunby ON this I'M
portant question. and they will meet full
acceptance with the people, when they are
fairly presented and understood by them.
Judge Gunby closed his address with an
eloquent and touching tribute to the Lost
Cause, counseling loyalty to tho memories
of that which was lost"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
Newspapers Suffer by Fire.

A Dallas special of the TIN to the
Galveston News says:
Yesterday morning fire, supposed
to have been caused by piece of
burning paper thrown through win
dow, broke out in the upper story of
the Jones building on Main street. In
a few minutes the upper floor, occu-
pied by Meyers & Hewitt, dealers in
religious books, and the printing
Office Of the Labor Sun, Evening
Herald and Vo!ksblatt were ia flames.
The Aremen succeeded in combining
the fire to this floor, but the large
stock Of the Western Newspaper
Union on the ground floor was badly
damaged by water. The loss to the
Newspaper Western Union is estimat-
ed at $4,000; insurance on stock $4,000.
The loss to the Volksblatt is $1,000
while the Evening Hera,d's loss is
nominal. The Labor Sun loses $4,000.
The building was damaged to tho OK
tent of s. 900. The total loss is $685.
900; total insurance $4,000.
TENNESSEE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The people Of old Jackson celebla-
ted the Fourth last Saturday at Yer
non. An elegant dinner was a part of
the programme and acknowledgements
flying was INDUCED in. y party from
Monroe attended aud repoT, having
had splendid time. Judges Graham,
Young and Gunby, all with Congress
ional aspirations, and Capt. Il, L, Kidd
of Vernon aud w. T. Miiisaps of this
city, addr essed the assembled multi
tude.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Gen. King introduced resolution
in Congress few days ago asking
that $500, 900 be appropriated for the
relief OF planters in Catahoula and
other parishes who have suffered con-
siderable loss by recent heavy rains.
OF course Gen. King knows that the
money will never be appropriated,
but he Is willing to make himself
ridiculous in Congress if he can catch
a vote or two in Catahoula thereby,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Senator Jones, Friday night, offered
the following resolution in the Senate:
Resolved, that, in case tho sums total
of all appropriation bills be found 10
exceed the estimated revenues, tho
Executive be requested to vo,0 Il sufli-
cent number OF them TO bring tho
aggregate within the revenues of tho
State Cal>itolion Adrocute.
A sensible resolution. 1t embodies
a rule applicable TO private business as
we'll as governmental affairs and if it
has not already passed it ought to be
passed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Gov. Mc1Incry has made cali for
voluntary contributions TO aid the suf-
ferers in Rapides, CatahouIa and Grant
parishes. There are, according to re-
ports to the Governor, 1900 persons in
Grant, 600 in Rapids, and several hun
dred in Catahoula who are in actual
want CupHolini .It7rocafe.
Gov. McEncry'S call will no doubt
result in more "5olid comfort" TO the
sufferers in The parishes named than
Gen. Kings resolution in Congress
asking Tor an appropriation for them.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The Greenville Miss, Times says:
We have before us an "account of
sale' of 10 bales cotton in 1864
weighing 1851 pounds. II sold for $40
per pound. The gross aggregate was
S5i37. 90. "Government charges" foot
up $33i.55; Irregular charges 1929 SO;
the net amount for the 10 bales Sl772.
&c. Quite difference "a to price OF
cotton between '6i and 'S6.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

An act to place all funds TO be de-
Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific
railroad Company up to and INCLUDING
1888, in Richland and Ouachita
parishes, to the credit of the Tensas
Basin Levee District, has passed the
lower branch Of the legislature,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The fund for the Grant Monument
up to Monday last amounted to $751;
S66,O1. The committee in charge Of
it will not cease their efforts until the
entire amount necessary for its cora-
pletion, $3.50, 900, has been subscribed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The bill to remove the State Uni
vcrsity to Alexandria has been in
detina'cly postponed by the Senate.
Right. The State is in no condition,
financially, TO undergo such an cS>
pcnse and even if il was the removal
would be an unnecessary expense As
the University is better located where
it is and already has y good building
aud nleNiN of ground.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The Louisiana Legislature adjourned
Lieut. Gov. kuohlOch nj their head
called upon Gov. McEnety the day
before aud urged upon him the ne
cessity of an extra session, but the
Governor very properly refused to call
one.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The following new post offices have
been established in this State; Ar
instead, Bienville parish, w. W. Ar
mistead, postmaster; Oak Hill, Boss
Ter parish, VIM. j. Linston, postmas-
ter; Hallum, Caldwell parish, w. III.
Harchey, postmaster.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Col. d. +. Boyd has resigned his
position q, President of the State Uni,
versity. Col. Boyd stands at the head
OF the educators of this State and we
trust he does not propose to quit his
old occupation.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The following named gentlemen
have been appointed and confirmed
members of the board of Supervisors
of the State University. T. q. Sparks,
NJ. L. Gerard, M. a. Strickland and
Charles J. Leeds.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Hon. w. A, Seay, Minister to Bo-
livia, is at his home in Shreveport
on visit to his family. He is report
ed as being we'll pleased with his min
isteraI work and surroundings in
Bolivia. He returns home in excel
lent health.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Tho meeting of tho Press Association
here has been postponed from tho I'd to the
5th of August.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The Supreme Court is in session at
Opelousas. Only Justices Poche, Todd
and Watkins are in attendance. The
docket is light.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

The bump of ca utinn IL very largely
developed in some of our journalistic
neighbors on the Congressional ques-
ton. -Eust Carrot Banner.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
THE STATES.
MISSOURI.
Maxwell Refused Il New TRIAL.

Tue motion made by Maxweli's at.
iOrneys Tor a new trial was Overruled
by the court on the 7th. After sentence
an appeal will he taken 10 the
Supreme Court and IL Preller's MUIR
derer should be unsuccessful there the
case Will be taken to the United States
Court on the ground that the State law
which allows the prosecution more
challenges of jurors than the defence
is unconstitutional. The Maxwell
case will be before the Courts for years
and Viii become cause celedre.
KENTUCKY.
p J. CIeger was nssassinated while
riding through the woods near Mt.
Vernon, KY, on the 7th. Creger had
sworn out warrants against several
parties, charging them with kluklux,
ing and it is thought these are the
mnrderers and that they are the same
parties who whipped tho man Ramsey
and VIE, causing him to suicide last
week.
WISCONSIN.
Hamlet OF Romeo Destroyed by Fire.
Tho entire hamlet of Romeo, Wis,
| was destroyed by fire Oh tho 7th lust.
Loss $3.50, 900. Insurance $50, 900.
TEXAS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
RIDGEWOOD NOTES.

Special Correspondence Pslatks NEWS.
George Eisk. Of CRYSTAL Lake, has re-
turned from his trip To Boston, and will
stay on the home place. while Mr. and
Mrs. Captain Ames 30 to the same place
for the summer.
Mr.. Thomas Rogers has had a neat
cottage built on his sons (Chas. Rorgers
place near Cry stall Lake. and otherwise
improved the place. He will have the
entire homestead fenced with wire soon.
r. Ii. Platt Is building himself a sub
stantial house, Of the hip roof style, that
shows up well and adds to that vicinity.
lie not long ago finished q house o: the
same style for Dr. Smith 4 Bro, near
the school house.
The Crystal Lake Cemetery Asssocia-
ton elected q new set OF Trustees last
week. |. Q. j. c. McKibbsn, Geo. Fish,
q. Pastor, VIM. Barron and j. Harmon.
The land OF the cemetery has all been
cleared and fenced, and a number OF lots
sold.
Dsn Perry will 60 north this next
week. coming back in about four months
bringing his wife and son with him.
RidRewOOd, our postofiice. will soon
have daily mail, which will ls u great
accommodation tO the patrons of the Of
fice.
The mill Of q. A. 4 u. Sluier is hard
ut work filling contracts for the j., 7. x
X. W. X. r., AZ well IA getting out lum-
Ter for the local trade. EMPIRE.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
An Ordinance
,I'O RESTRAIN CATTLE FROM hENNING
j AT large.

'1,O HENTHAlN CATTLE FROM HESNINd
j At large.
BE- 1t ordained bv the Town Council Of the
TOW u uf PHlntku: That no COW. OK, steer, cnl Il,
bull ~ kine, sha run at large IN any street
In sail town. except thnt the council may
give a permit to allow any mitch cows not
dangerous or mischievous to the public, tu
run ut large In the day time only and under
such restrictions and regulations ~ the cOun-
ell may impose. Every COW, oI, steer. calf
bull or bovine animal at large in said town In
violation Di this ordinance shall lie by the
marshal taken up and penned aud advertised
to he sold an the fourth day after al.
vettispd. unless the owner shall pay
one dollar for the taking up aud
nifty cents per day for keeping and one d0lla T
for advertising such animals. And II tho bale
shall be effected, the money arising from the
sale after paying said charges shall be paid
To- the owner of said animal. IL shall bc law
ful for the marshal to have assistants or dep.
,itics at his own expense in the taking up snti
k.epins said animals.
Thus ordinance shall not take effect llntil
the iir~t day uf December next.
An ord nance to restrain cattle from rum
nlng. at large. approved August ith. i.!, ID
hereby repealed.
Passed Il, Cnuncil Plat August Is!
JOa. n. MANN,
Az est; President of Council.
jos ! SAWYER, Clerk ~ Council.
AppfuvrI August 2trd i-F,.
HENRY X. 1EAsDALE, Mayor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
CHOFE'S CHOLERA CURE'
Old Indian Remedy for The Bowels

II IL FREQ from opium and parents need not
be afraid that their children will lie poisoned
by II. II never does harm hut always ,lps
good Cures diarrhoca and iiuN IN both old and
young. when you have run down IN any ui
these troubles here II your relief The moth
"rs will never cease to sing its praises for their
little children will suffer no moro from their
bowels II they keep " on hand.
ACkENMAN a JACKSON. AGTs
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
BurElaries.

Thursday night the store of Nr. n. J..
Grooms. ON Lemon street. Was burgLr-
lied Thnrs.lav night. The theft entered
the front door by inserting chissl and
prizing the lock otf.
Mr.. GroOms does not leave money in
his cash drawer, So as a monetary trans
action the burglary was failure. as the
theft only succeeded in getting about
one dollar in small change and pennies.
About twenty tive dollars worth OF goods
consisting Of cigars. cigaretts, ami gro
ceries were taken that have been missed
50 far.
a bright light was left burning in the
store, and people passing along Lemon
street cOul'l have seen the whole trans
action. At half past one o'clock an at
tache Of THE NEWS passed by the store
and it was open and light burning with,
in. II WAS bold and daring effort.
Another burglary WAS committed the
same night at Mrs. smiths boarding
house on Laurel, end of Third street.
The theft went through the clothes If
three Of the boarlers and fl3..5 was
stolen, besides 8. veral other articles.
The truth Of the business is, these
burglaries are of SO frequent occurrence
that they have ceased to bc IA virtue {,
The police should wake up. No less
than IA dozen burglaries have been com.
mitted in Palatka within the last two
weeks, and not one offender has been
caught. This does not hook very well
for the police, and We hope the best
efforts Of the force will larAertrl to i'm.
prove the record. A man asleep some
where in the suburbs Of tho city does
not need AS much watching IN the wide
awake burglar in the heart of the city.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
An Ordinance Granting the Right oi
Way 10 Another street Rail
WAY of the Same Name

lr Is HEREBY ENACTED ~ THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALATkA,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION /. There is hereby granted to
Wr,. Kemble Tente, Alfred Bishop Ma
son and II. q. Payne, their successors
and assigns. under and by the name Of
.The Palatka Street Railway Company
the right Of way upon aud through the
following streets Of the city Of palatka,
for the purpose Of maintaining, COR
structing and operating a line Of street
railway for passenger service alone, viz.
Water street, Adams street, Front street,
Lemon street, Kirby street, Emmett
street, River street, Morris street, Third
street, Laurel street, First street, Oscet- =
la street.
SEC. 2. In case the street railway Of
said compsny is not constructed and
operated upon the streets Of said city
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05

Dissolution Notice.
The hrm of Wchb \ Nichols IL tins day di-
solved by mutual consent. ". j. Wrhh su..
c.r,iing to the business.
W. j. W,nu,
&c. buuuiS
Pnlatka, June l. lso1. may yJlai
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
\ Sensitive Plant.

The Tall Cracker Of our table, who
carrie, tho knife. has told Of u
peculiar circumstance that took place in
the Indian river section. That is tho ma
tive heath Of the satin wUM tree. The
satin wood tree, as is a well known
fact, is very sensitive to cold. About
three summers ago n party Of northern
people went on pic nic 10 that region.
carrying with them block Office. The
ice had the effect Of causing all the trees
in a ten acre forest to die = The truth.
fulness Of the story is voucled for by the
Tall Cracker, and the little Pink Topped
Alabanian says he never knew the Tall
Cracker to yarn alou. ice killing satin
wood trees in the Indian river country.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05

The bar n provided with all tho beat ncces
sOrics, and is presided over by an accomplish
cd mixOlopist. The patronage ut the public
respectfully solicited. Good order preserved
at all times. mi2.-H
Water Street IIart's Block Pulatki, Florida
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05

year, some one sail. ''lie luSt every
thing that Ire had. AMI died without a
friend"
'fie had one frienI." said Jim Foster
''and he is here now TO marx his grave ="
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
Executors Notice.

tn" undersigned having ben appointed
and qualified executor of the estate oi
VIM. II. Brookcr. late oI Putnam county, de-
cea -ed all persons In debt 10 said estate are
not ned a. make payment to the undcrsig gnnd
and al il rsDnE having Chains against SAID es-
tate arr required ta present the same for pay.
mrnt within the time prescribed by law.
palatba. Fla. January :, is,si.
W. u. WIGG
Executor VI the pststs nt WIN. n. Brooker'
deceased
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-05
Kelly.


The death of John Kelly takes from
us the most interesting and command
ing personality in our community. Born
in the huinblest station. he rose by his
own endeavOr to the widest influence
that any citizen Of our time has swayed
an inhuerce that never depended upon
Office or wealth, but which was always
the result Of his strong character. He
stood here the impetsonation of truth.
Of fidelity, Of friendship, indie. d, of all
those noble traits Of character which
win the respect, the devotion, the trust
and obedience Of men. No one ever
doubted his word; once given it became
firm bond which no disaster could
break. Those who loved him trusted i'm
plicitiy in his honor, and no did those
who hated him. The btterest enemy
would always rely upon his faith as sol
diers rely upon truce in war.
His vigorous and powerful nature
seemed to conceal the extraordinary
qualities OF his intellect. Few American
public men were so well informed as he
and meme Of them held clearer or more
practical opinions upon all affairs Of
state.
The confidence reposel in him in per.
sonal and private relations was absolute.
For years he was the most trusted man
in town. lie held in hands more estates
to administer than any one. The dying
man felt secure when he knew that those
he was to leave would have the safe rcli
ance Of his stsunch and unswcrving in.
tegrity.
He was indeed a formidable foe. Into
the combats Of life he carried the vigor-
Gus passions of his nature. But who
was 80 placable az he: And who, when
peace was declared, had tact like bis 10
make the foe forget the rigors Of the
fight, What leader he was. anil how
swift to act! With undauntcd resolu
tion lie looked every peril in the face
For was he ever heard to murmur at the
pains of defeat or to exnlt with the tti
umphs Of victory.
This is not the place to weigh his great
ness in the balance. Time and the jndg
ment Of his cOuntr, men will give him
the honors that telong to him. It is suf
ficient for this hour to express the sorrow
which his death will bring to the tho,s-
ands who loved him ~ strong men love
the one they are willing to obey. Y.
Star.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-08

a friend related an incident to me to-day
about Mr. James w Scoyilie, Of Oak Park.
which viii be of interest to the people who
assembled the other afternoon to witness the
laying of the cornerstone of the Scovie in
stitute in that charming suburb The great
distinction between different philanthropists
is that some Of them give their money in their
lifetime and others give it after they are
dead and have no use for it themselves. Mr.
Peabody, OF blessed memory, was moved to
make his princely bencfactions by reading on
a tombstone in London of n man who had
timc' and Ir. Scoville was similarly affected
by an incident that befell him in the Cooper
institute in Now York While he was in the
Office of the institute a clerk came in with a
plumbers bill which lie had gone cut to pay,
and informed the officers that the plumber re-
fused to take any pay for his work When
asked for an explanation he said that he was
aprosperous man and that he owed it all y
Peter Cooper. When he was hopeless, pen
nileSs lad on the streets Of New York he had
been taken up and given an education at the
Cooper institute, and be could never charge
Mr.. Cooper for anything. Mr. Scorille was
at once penetrated with the idea that the
greatest happiness that any human being
can feel was to do good in his lifetime, and
live to see the effects of k and TO enjoy the
gratitude OF his beneiiciaries Chicago
Journal.