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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

JIAI,M of 10Y acres adjoining the town OF
L Delhi onY.S B a al crossing crossing
ton, balance woodland; good improve
OTS ACRES good hill land, miles west
4 l q of Monroe on V. S. q +. X. H., " per
T7T'W$7Ot-STORY F aH4 nSSSfa;n with
stables. etc., and acres in lot under fence fence
finely improved, in town Of Bastrop, $l50o,
one-ihird cash. balance l and years: :,
WANTED 2 %ossh n hesas f tn zo u,
to Northern parties, farms, timber and
grass lands in tracts to suit purchaser;
Write us describing our lands and we will
dispose of them for you.
~ q ACRES, Q miles below Monroe. 20 in
10 cultivation, balance good timber.
Cheap and on long time.
| 0SO ACRES land in the Island. very ino
0oU land, $500, ono-third cash, balance
ag0 ACRES; l4a in Bermuda grass,
ZOO balance in timber. 2 miles below
Monros magniiicSnMt hay y farm % Sheap IN
! L Madison Parish, 934 acres. 800 cleared
and in high state of cultivation, 400 acres
! high cane land susceptible OF easy and cheap
tonomont houses, with brick chimneys,
large frame gin house with brick engine
room and all the latest improved machinery
and gin stand, grist mill. seed carrier &c:
galleries; store room, kitchen and out
Buildings fine barns, tables, grass
lots. &c. first class piantntinn i'll hnf
} either with or without growing crop
work stock, farming impliments, &c.
loon ACRES miles west of city, on v.
|EOU $. & +, X. X. 500. Half cash.
, 4 PLANTATION we'll improved and in :
, IL high state of cultivation; above over
flow. Ten miles below Monroe, fronting
on Oucbita river, continuing 1888 acres, 80 il
cultiyation balance woodland: ST. 900, OF
long time.
!, nEANTATION OF 200 acres with dwell
a inr gin fine cabins and barnes sta
bles and other improvements ofhest quail
( ty. fronting on cast side of Ouachita rive
o ton miles below Monroe 600 acres open AM
in high state Of cultivation ta he! a zane
o in the valley, entirely above any waite
= and with fine natural drainage.
: OOO ACRES OF LAND KNOWN a
r ZUU Grin place, 6 miles north east Q
l Monroe. IS acres cleared and under fence
# Fine orchard. $3.50.
Ten ACRES LAND NEAR OKALOOS4
r lOU Springs. 5000.
g nIAMOND Pr. PLANTATION two mile
O Vicksburg, on Mississippi river, 500 cares
v either in body OF 225 acres separate, 3oOacr
Il open and in cultivation, good cabins an
Il we'll improved-$l5 per acre-half cast
balance l and years with per cent: IN
il Can be had cheaper if all cash. This trat
T. only miles from the Mississippi Vale
J. railroad.
II TRACT OF LAND miles cast Of til
II city, containing $50 acres, all WOODLAND
rs iNHE TEXARCANA PLANTATION
g L Madison Parish, fronting on Walnl
10 bayou, 2 miles from ", :. ~ +. Kallroa'
= containing 363 acres, $50 in cultivation
81 Good dwelling, out buildings, CABINS; az
.e years with per cont interest. This pla'
t. will average ono bale of cotton per acre.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

turn the steamer around, running stern
foremost and steering by the schooner
which was connected by a hawser with the
steamers bow. We ran against the wind
this way all night
Captain Muller was still in his under
clothing when he was taken from the cap
sized boat. He was also in his berth when
the collision occurred. and ran on DECK
without dressing himself. 1 did not nave
time to ask him for any particulars peIoro
the wieland came along and took him on.
We did not know on the Thingyalln what
steamer we struck till the second offlcer OF
the Geiser jumped on our deck.
When reached the deck
IMMED1vRELY AFTER THE SHOCK,
the lights on both steamers were burning
all right, of that am certain. The Geiser
had been seen by our first officer seVoral
minutes before the collision. She was
nearly straight of US, but little on the port
bow. She started to get out OF tho way,
and we ported. She should have ported
herself Our whistle was not blowing az
the time, as there was no need OF IL!
From Captain Lambs statement Of
the disaster 1t would appear that the
fault lay with those on board the Gel:
ser who turned her to starboard instead
of to port. The Geiser's officer who
was on the watch at the time OF Inc
| collision was among those who perish
| ed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

the grand prairie. not inappr,opsriately cal
tions of this region, 1 think, may be ron
dered fertile by artosian wells, though III
portions OF it tho experiments made were
failures but how it would be possible, in
a country quite deficient in rains and
streams, to make reservoirs suf1i Gent to
irrigate that vast plain, seems to me ques-
ton hardly worth considering.
ton for nv views and submit them to
your consideration with assurances OF my
Sincere regard and esteem.
Yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
KEMA nd.

NNE THOUSAND ($l.000) DOLLARS.
Two tho undersigned offer ono thousai d
dollars, cash, if we cannot send you the pic.
ture of the next President of the United
States. If you desire to enter this contest
buy box of the genuine DIR. c. McLANE's
CELERRArED LIVER PILLS from your drug
oist tprice 25co and mail us the outside
WRAPPER aud 4 cents in stamps with your
address plainly written, we will then mail
Won the picture and an elegant package of
cards. Address FLEhllNti hliNS.,
Aug. 1S-lm Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
WOOD
WOOD !

WOOD! WOOD!
DARTIES DESIRING TO LAY IN
L their winter supply of wood would
find il to thor interest to consult the
undersigned. They can obtain it cheaper
now than late III the season. -
JOE RENWICK.
Juue so. lSSS.-tr.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
NOTICE..

nISSOLUrION OF PARTNERSHIP
~ The commercial partnership heretofore
existing between the undersigned has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent,
j. Ii. Trousdale withdrawing. The bust
ness will he continued mt No, 30 DeSiard
street by II. q. Trousdale. who assumes all
liabilities. Either member is authorized
to sigu in liluidatng the firms affairs.
II. G. TROUSDALE,
J. IL. TROUSDALE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

In Withdrawing from the firm the under
signed would bespeak q continuance of the
same good will and patronage heretofore
extended the firm by the people of this
city. dit NTRoUSDALE.
.,est Intel
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

CTOCKWELL PLANTATION, situated
y 10 miles north of Homer in Claiborne
parish, 8 miles east of Gibbs and Homer
Railroad 92O acres, 500 cleared and in Gull
tivation, the remainder very fertile and
finely timbered. soil equally divided be-
tween rcd chocolate and a grey sandy
loan, tho red lands are woll adapted to
grain of all kinds and rod clover grows to
nerfection, splendid dwelling and good
improvements for tenants, can be easily
divided into tracts, each Of which would
make desirable farm. 1t is we'll supplied
with water there being on place Is wells OF
FREQ stone water and creeks run through
for a stock farm. Price reasonable and
| terms easy. Price on application at our
WANTED small capital ai n' and thor thor
ough knowledge of business to take charge
of saw mill. Write for particulars.
loon ACRES with 1ine story residence
balance Woodland: thoroughly set with
Japan clover; upland, we'll watered at ali
seasons of the year; Caldwell parish, miles
| west of Ouachita river. The best place in
| North Louisiana for stock and sheep
| ranch. $1,000: one-third cash balance
and 2 years with per cent interest.
17c0 ACRES PINE LAND near Hoods
lOU Mill, Jackson parish. $40.
| A PLANTATION miles below Monroe
n on east bank OF river; splendid improve
ments, 6 new cabins, dwelling, good gin,
wire and plank fence, we'll ditched and in
high state of CIVILIZATIONS; land of fine quail
| ity and above any wator: 6S5 acres, zoe
open; possession January l. 1889.
1cN ACRES WEST OF OUACHITA
lOU river adjoining the Worlcy place.
CITY PROPERTY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

CHEATuAM'S CHILL TONIC DOES
" not leave the system in debilitated
condition, but tones up and strengthen you.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

ONE JACK COLT, TWO YEARS OLD
" next September. Prince and Nam
moth stock, sired Ivy Prince and fonled by
Mammoth Perfectly sound aud gentle.
viii be sold al n bargain. Apply to
W.T.. TIL EOBALDS,
Island DeSiard.
Juno 30 lSSS.-6 mos.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
PRESCRIPTIONS.

PRES
ANY PHYSICIANS PRESCRlPilON
n carefully and accurately prepared at
any hour of the day or night. Polite clerks
i'm ottendance CALDERWOOD IL co.
TURNIP SEEDS.
ERESH TURNIP SEEDS AT
BAILIE Il BREWERS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
CITY PROPERTY.
In IaytOn'S LIST addition to Monroe,

U
Besides these we have IA lots in squares
Is to Al for sale at low. figures. Prices can
be had on application at our Office. These
figures subject to change.
4 STORE AND LOT opposite Court House
n on Grand street. Lot l02 feet front
back to river; store 2Ox3G, full glass front !;
store room to rear l2xl2 fine cistern, fruit
trees, flowers, &c, ss Tho business also for
ID ESIDENCE. Property fronting 80 fect
~ on sixth street by $50 feet on Brcard st.
Dwelling house containing ) rooms, with
kitchen, cistern, COW house, good stable
and garden and orchard of selected fruit
trees in full bearing. Price, 81 800. Terms,
half cash, balance In l and years with
per cent. interest.
IL 26xlOO feet No. 81 DeSiard Street. Ono
of tho best business stands in the city
81, 500 long time and easy payments.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
ADyICE TO MOTHERS.

ADVICE TO MOTHENS.
MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
wi should always be used whom children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves tho little
sufferer at once, it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving tho child from pam, anu
the little cherub ;iwakeS as Upright AS al
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothcs tho child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, relieves wind, regulates tho
bowels and is the best known remedy for
diarrhoca whether arising from tcething or
other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
TERRIBLE COLLISION AT SEA.
The Geiser and Thinsvalla, Two German
steamers, Collide in Dense Fog
of NOVA Scotia.
The tseiser Goes Down and Over 100
Souls Perish.

The two German steamers Gelser
and Thlngvalla, the one bonnd Tor
New York and the other for Europe,
caliided of the coast of Nova Scotia
on the night of the 14th inst. The
Geiser was almost cut in two and she
sank TO the bottom of the sea in few
minutes. She had on board over 100
passengers and large crew, most OF
whom perished. The ThiDgvaiia was
badly disabled but managed to reach
the post of Halifax after transferring hef
passengers to another steamer, whicn
Fortunately came along few hours al
ter the disaster, and throwing over
board q large portion OF her cargo.
Captain Lamb of the Thingvalia gives
the following graphic details OF the
collision:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
ONE HAND MADE SPEEDING OR
" trotting buggy, but little used; every
part of finest material. Also set of hand
mcde track harness. Will sell very cheap.
DR.. T. c. UATrON,
at Calderwood'S drug house.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-25

SOLE MANUFACTURES
HEMINGWAY'S "LONDON PURPLE"
CO., LIMITED.
80 Water Street, Now York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Schnaith's Pictures.

Several parties have addressed us con-
corning our remarks OF Friday last re-
garding q new work In which Prof.
Schnaith lie engaged, with desire to
know II 1t is to be q small album Of
views Of San Antonio. This Is not the
case. Prof. Schnaith intends to make
these views for the purpose OF showing
the beauties and attractions Of our city.
A selected number OF them will also be
finely arranged for one large Autograph,
20x30, suitable for framing and being
pasted In our hotels, Offices, etc. IL can
also be reduced and printed on smaller
plates and can be used for pamphlets,
advertisements, etc.
Each OF these views will he an ex-
quisite piece OF art, like everything,
which Prof Sohnaith has so far taken 10
hand
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Heubner's Surprise.

Herman Heubner who has recently re-
turned from San Francisco was sur
prised on Sunday night by merry COM
pany ofsurprisers consisting Of MT. Gus.
Schneider and Miss Clara Schroeder,
Max Schultze and Mics Fannie Lam
dauer, Julius Tengg and Miss Florence
Nordhaus, JEFF Nordhaus and Miss Lena
Degen, Ed. Seng and Miss Annie Tengg,
Willie SeDg and Miss Seiligman, Adolph
Huebner and Miss Thomassin, Charlie
Ben VarRa and Miss Katie Wurz5ach,
Adolph Hernandez and Miss Varga.
The surprise occurred at the maternal
residence on Crockett street and was 10
every way a mOst enjoyable affair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Col. Belknap's SOY.

Colonel Belknap was recently follow
ed by q suspicious looking character,
and for time he was at loss to under
stand what the individual wanted.
What the colonel thought, is OF course q
matter OF conjecture perhaps. as he
strolled on, putting his Cigar, he thought
his follower was one OF the city's myr-
midons, or another blsckmailer. Anon
the colonel had enough OF smoking, and
threw his cigar away. That settled 1t,
for the suspicious Individual grabbed
the "snipe," went of smoking IL, and
was seen no more. The fellow evident
ly knew that the colonel smoked good
cigars, and that he threw away a big
''snipe" and had followed him around
In order to secure q good smoke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Congressional Proceedings.

WAsHINGToN,- House-Jan. 4.-Mr.
Oates, OF Alabama, from the committee
on judiciary, reported . bill, making
bills Of lading conclusive evidence.in GER
tain cases.
Mr.. Whithorn, OF Tenn, from the CON-
mittee on naval affairs reported q bill
apprOpriating $4,000 for repairs Of
U. S. steamship Hartford.
In committee Of the whole, Davis, OF
Massachusetts,, from the committee on
commerce, reported q bill to reward the
Esquimaux natives for acts OF humanity
to shipwrecked seamen.
Senate. After long and unimportant
discussion resolution to refer the pres
ident's message on Pacific railways to .
special committee of seven senators
(changed from five) was agreed to yeas,
"a; nays, IA.
House-The committee on banking
aud currency agreed to report favorably
the Anderson resolution, requesting the
secretary Of the treasury to inform the
house whether the full amount of United
States notes authorized by the law
OF 1878 were in circulation at
that date or what amount had been lost
since; present circulation, and what
legislation is necessary to maintain the
limit of circulation.
A petition from the Knights OF Labor
was received, protesting against the en-
ployment Of steam printing In the
bureau OF engraving and printing COM
merce. The committee took up the oon-
sideration OF resolution to investigate
the Reading strike. Mr.. BrumH, Of
Pennsylvania, made statement In the
interest of miners and an animated die
cussiOn took place. Members Of commit
tees held that any attempt to investi-
gate, as proposed, was unconstitutional
and not within the province Of congress,
and If undertaken, would be unproduc-
tive OF results. The committee arose
without action.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Adam and Eve and That Apple.
A FARMERS YARN!


How many apples did Adam and Eve
satp Some say Eve 8 and Adam "a total
of10 only. Now we figure the the thing
out far differently. Eve 8 and Adam 8
slso-Total 16. Blair's Pharmacy is the
best place for having your prescription
carefully attended to. and yet the above
figures are entirely wrong. II Eve 8
and Adam 50 certainly the total will be
90. Scientihc men, however, on the
strength Of the theory that the antedl-
luvians were race of giants. reason
something like this: Eve 81 and Adam
S2--total 1853. Farmers Drug store is
bazaar for any and every odor of per-
fumery and holiday goods. Wrong
again. What could be clearer than: II
Eve 81 and Adam Sl2-the total was 1893.
If Eve 81 LIST and Adam 8l2. would not
the total be 1923? No. 3lS East Com
merce street use only fresh and pure
drugs and chemicals. l believe the fol-
lowing to be a fair solution: Eve Sl4
Adam, Adam 8 24Eve-tOtal 1898. Tele-
phone No. 296 wishes the public to
know that Adams apple will be con-
tinue6 next month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
He VIII Talk of Egypt.

Rabbi Lewenthal on the part OF his
congregation at Temple Beth FL has
made arrangements with the Hon. Sam
Wolf, OF Washington, d. c., to deliver a
lecture on Egypt, 10 the Temple Beth
FL during the present week, the date OF
which will he duly advertised. Mr..
Wolff, Ms already stated, was consul at
Cairo, one Of the main Egyptian pOsts,
and being q most Intelligent and OBJ
serving man. Is capable Of telling us
what lie SAW and observed in the land Of
the Nile,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Fix II, Judge.

The bridge over the Three-mile creek
on the Bsndera road Is In q dangerous
condition. One foot either way outside
the beaten track would preciptate q
team, vehicle and all, down q deep en-
baDkment, and endanger life and limb
OF the occupants. Commissioner Beer
ner, In whose precinct 1t Is, should stop
by there and have this fixed"
while he Is now out making his inspec-
ton
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Bad Business in Cuba.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 2t.-Reports from
Cuba ipdicate a most serious condition
of affairs. Citizens 10 Havana and Man.
tanziDO have repeatedly demanded OF
Csptsin-Generai Norm, protection from
outlaws and official thieves. Business is
partially psrslyzed. The opposition pa
pers are suppressed almost daily, and
the strlctest censorship is kept over
messages by cable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
It Is Getting Down to Business.

LONDON, Jan 2i.-It is reported that
the Russian legation at Bucharest has
ruptured relations with Roumania ow-
ing to the series of insults to which IL
has been subjected. and which was
crowned by the recent arrest Of lega-
tion official who was subsequently re-
leased without explanation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
title is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fdgetty, nervous,
and generally out Of sorts, and want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with stimu-
lants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whiskey, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in worse
is an alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action OF Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality. and give
renewed health and strength. such q
medicine you will find In Electric Bit
tiers, and only 30 cents bottle at A.
Dreiss' Drug Store. (3-9-l2-1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Broken for 100000.

AUBURN, N. Y. Jan. PA director
OF the bursted First National bank Of
this city Ia authority for the statement
that the deficiency will reach two hun
dred Thousand dollars. The bank was
the depository of the city treasurer,
state prison board and other public
fruata
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Wealth for All,

Ii Is stated upon good authority that
quicksilver Sss been discovered in the
northern part Of Gillespie county. The
rich mineral lands OF Gillespie, Macon,
Llano and Burnett contain untold
wealth and only need the skill OF the
expert to locate 1t, and the industry to
get IT,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24

MA and reliable Medicines are the best
wv todepend upon. Acker's Blood FL
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities of the Blood. Inevery form of Scrof-
ulous, syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For rheumatism. has no equal
For Sale by Raglsnd & Kennedy. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Bandera Joins us.

Bandera county has appointed an I'm
migration committee consisting Of g..
Stephens, II. G. Duffy, II. Il. Carmichael
and Henry Noll, and elected II. ii. Car
michael and w. Hudspeth to represent
1t 10 the San Antonio immigration con.
Vention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
j. M. EMERSON.
Is the Best Place to Get Money,
or Spend 1t.
GIVE HIM a TRIAL
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time In expert.
menting when your lungs are in danger. Con
sumption always seems, at first only cold
Do not permit any dealer to impose upon You
with some cheap imitation of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
but be sure you get the genuine. Because he
can mako more profit he may tell you he has
something just as good, or just the same: Don't
New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give
relief In all Throat, Lung and Chest affections
Trial bottle free ct A. Dreiss' drug store.
Large bottles 81. (6) l04-ly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-24
Republicans in Session.

New ORLEANS, Jan. A.-The republi-
can state convention assembled here
yesterday. Thos. A. Cage was made
temporary chairman. Fully five hun
dred delegates were In attendance. The
total number OF delegates elected was
36S. There are number OF contests.
The temporary chairman, in brief adj
dress, counselled the republicans to
make q strong fight 10 the
coming election and quoted from
the speech OF Governor McEnery
who gave assurance that there should
be free ballot and a fair count. He
expressed confidence under these cir
cumstsnces that the republicans could
carry the state. The convention ad-
journed till noon today. Besides NOM
mating q state ticket for governor and
other officers the convention will
select four delegates al large
TO the national republican con-
vention, and members from the con-
gressionsl districts will elect distrit del
egates. For delegates at large there Is
a.spirited contest between ex-GoverDors
Yarmouth, Kellogg and Pinchbsck,
Messrs. Fl. G. Minor. L. A. Cage, Henry
Demss, j. +. Herwig and Mai. Andre "
Hero. This is the largest repu0-
lican convention ever assembled
in this state. Among those
most prominently spoken of as
the nominee for governor are Judge
Wyle aud HIS. Minor, Albert Baldwin,
and ii. c. Yarmouth, were also men .
toned. Col. Robert Harlan, a we'll
known turfman and ex-member Of the
Ohio legislature, lie on the floor OF the
convention in the interest OF Senator
Sharman disfrihufinU m m M ion M T.