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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Connie Myers Minstrels.

Mr.. Conway Myers has cause TO con.
gratuate himself upon being at the head
of so meritorious an amateur Organiza.
ton as the Connie Myers Minstrels. A
very good house witnessed the initial
performance at the Academy last night
on the occasion of Mr. Myers benefit
and Notwithstanding that the entertain
ment was unusually long, seemed greatly
pleased. The songs were well given and
the acting was worthy of professionals
The entile entertainment reflected the
highest credit upon the musical talent oil
Richmond.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
The Nicaragua Canal Survey.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA, JAM
uary 23.-The members of the Nicara'
guam canal survey expedition are all well
OF the 40 miles Of canal route which re.
quire locating by the surveyors over IL
miles had been completed up to January
l2. On January 10 Engineer Peary and
his principal assistants visited Managua
on the invitation Of President Carazo
who held a formal reception 10 theil
honor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Sad End of an Elopement.

PEORIA, ILL, January 24.-The woman
found frozen here yesterday is identified
as Mrs. j. w. Wertelle of Montreal, who
forsook her husband and children and
ran away to st. Louis three years ago.
Bruises were found on the body, and the
police are searching for Nat. NTH, q
miner, In whose company shs was last
seen. The woman had fallen very low,
but was highly educated and cultured.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Henrico Circuit Court.

For the past two days the Henrico
Circuit Court, Judge Wexford presiding
has been engaged trying before a jury
case Of assumpsit. John w. Clark
plaintiff, Is a carpenter, who built house
for n. A. II. Ball, defendant. Clark
claims &l39 80 for extra work. Ball In,
PRODUCES an Offset in the shape OF q bill
for $239 for work not done by CLARK
according TO specifications. The case case
will be given to the jury to-day. Ihe
counsel are William h. Beverage Ior
plaintiff, Edgar Allan for defendant.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
A National Mechanics Lien.

CHICAGO, January 24-The Builders
and Traders Exchange met at noon yes
terday and instructed its delegates to the
National Convention OF Builders, which
will be held At Cincinnati February .,
to vote for the PRONUNCIATION OF . na'
tionsl mechanics and contrsctors lien
law and tho establishment OF manual
training schools by builders associations
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25

requiring compulsory inspection OF flour
and fish, Was taken UP and discussed at
length.
Messrs. Buford Of Richmond city, Fig
gat of Bototourt, Waddill OF Henrico,
Mayo Of Westmorciand and Martin OF
Norfolk county argued in favor, and
Messrs. West OF Bedford and Loving
OF Amhers; spoke In opposition to the
repeal Of the law.
The bill was finally ordered TO It's en-
grossment.
Adjourned at $50.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at II o'clock, Speaker
Cardwell in the chair. No prayer.

lhc House met al II CLOCK, Nptdhel
Cardwell in the chair. No prayer
SINE DIE.
Mr.. Hay OF Madison offered the fol-
lowing
Resolved the Senate concurring),
That when the General Assembly adj
iourn on Wednesday, February Is, 1888.
q be TO adjourn zine die"
Mr. HAY said that it was evident from
the character of Senate and House bills
passed i'm the two bodies that there was
nothing toprevent the General Assembly
from ending iis business and going home
February 10Th He wanted the resolu-
;ion passed by so that members could
think over il.
The resolution was passed b..
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
The report of the Committee on Schools
and Colleges, recommending that Joint
committee OF three from the Senate
Committee on Public Institutes and five
from the House Committee on Schools
and Colleges be chosen to investigate
The facts and report upon all matters
which may he brought to their attention
in reference To the management, condi
lions, and needs of the Virginia Military
Institute, was agreed 10.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize the Board of Supervisors
of Allegheny county TO borrow money to
build bridges in said county.
To incorporate the Norfolk Fuel and
Gas Light Company of Norfolk, Va.
To amend the law in relation to work.
ing and keeping in repair the public
roads in the counties Of Allegheny, Bath,
and Highland
To amend the charter OF Roanoke
College in the county of Roanoke.
To authorize the city OF Winchester 10
increase its bonded debt.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
Among the bills introduced was one
10 amend the charter of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad so as to allow II to issue
s2500,000 of preferred stock.
The bin prohibiting the catching OF
fish above tide water except with hook
and line was discussed at length. The
question being on the amendment OF MIR.
Waddill exempting James river up TO
scottsville Mr. Tyler of Richmond city
Has speaking in favor of the amendment
when the hour for the consideration OF
tho special order arrived.
The first special order, the bill estab'
fishing labor bureau, was postponed un-
I'll today at l o'clock, along with a sub
sliiu,e offered by Mr. Tyler of Richmond
city
COMPULSORY INSPECTION.
House bill taxing peddlsrs out OF ex-
istence was returned from the Senate
with an amendment. On motion OF MI.
Pollard the rules were suspended and the
bill placed on the calendar.
The Senate amendment requires the
pedilar to take out State license OF $500
In each county, instead OF getting Out
one State license for use all over the
State.
The amendments were all agreed TO.
INSPECTION LAWS.
The special order repeating the law
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
rHE MINERS REPLY.

They 0ait Work Because the Company
Refused an Advance.
PoTrsvILLE, PA, January "a The
miners have prepared an answer to Presi
dent Corbin's statement, In which they
say that they quit work because the com
pany refused the advance asked for, and
would not agree TO arrange a meeting
with the committee for the purpose o!
agreeing to arbtrate the question, as was
done in September last.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Customhouse Memoranda.

The British Steamer Venice entered at
the Courthouse yesterday. coastwise from
New York TO lOsd cotton at West Point
for Europe
The British Steamer Hoverstoe, John
Matthews master, cleared from Richmond
yesterday for Liverpool with 0,400 bales
Of cotton valued at &2eS, 900.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25

Even smaller audience than on Mon.
day night witnessed Mans Acre Lot at
the Theatre last night. The play has
nothing specially to recommend 1t, and
the audience tonight, when II will be
presented for the last time, will hardly
be any larger than heretofore.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Ford's Opera House.

The audiences which have witnessed
The Black Thorn at the Opera House
leave it entirely pleased after spending
two hours in hearty laughter at the drOll
and characteristic way Mr.. Joseph j.
Sullivan, in his dual role, represents the
typical Irishman, and initiates his dia-
lect Any one who wishes hearty
laugh should attend the matinee and
night performances to-day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Aid for Freezing Teachers,

LINCOLN, NEB, January 24.-So much
suffering and death has been reported
among teachers and pupils in the State in
the late storm that prominent people and
papers have advocated public contribu.
ton to heroic teachers and to aid those
who have been crippled through losing
limbs by freezing.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
Grants Undertaken In Luck.

SARATOGA, n. Y, January ,24.-The
Jury in Holmes vs. New York Times case
this morning brought in verdict for the
plaintiff of $1,000. Holmes is the Sara,
toga undertaken who embalmed General
Grants body and sued the 7Tms' for
ifhct
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
MORTUARY REPORT.
Mortality in tho City During the Past
Week.

Week.
According to the repor. Of DR.. Stra'.
ton, President of the Board OF Health, fol
the week ending Sunday, the 22d instant,
the number OF deaths, exclusive Of still
births, were 40, of which 10 were white
and 25 colored. OF these 10 were under
the age of ten years, aud 9 were between
60 and 80 years OF age.
The rate of mortality OF the whole pop
ulation was 20.s0 per cent. per 1000 per
annum. Of the whites. 1898 per cent
per 1000. and Of the colored, 1884 pei
cent. per 1,CO0.
The mean temperature for the week
was $40. Amount OF rainfall 057 inches
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Among the bills reported in the House
TO day was one authorizing the purchase
at $l0S, 900, of the building now occupied
by the Signal Service Bureau. Referred
10 Committee OF the Whole.
Mr. Richardson, from the Committee
on Printing, made privileged report on
the resolution to investigate the recent
discharges from the Government Printing
Office, and recommended its adoption.
The resolution was adopted.
He also reported resolution, which
was adopted, as TO the amount OF print
ing TO be done for each committee. The
amount ranges from 800 to $500.
On motion of Mr.. Townshend, the rcso-
luton making available an appropriation
of 100000 for the purchase of the Fort
Brown property at Brownville, Tex, was
taken up and the desired investigation
was ordered
The bill authorizing a bridge across the
Mississippi at Memphis was then taken
up and passed
THE READING STRIKE.
The House Commerce Committee to-
day considered the resolution to investi'
gate the Reading strike. Mr.. Brumm
made statement in tee interest Of the
miners, and an animated discussion en-
sued. Some of the members argued
that the proposed investigation was out
side of the jurisdiction of Congress, end
would be unproductiye of beneficial
results. Finally Mr. Anderson of Kansas
moved that Friday next at II o'clock be
set for a vote on the resolution. Mr.
Dunham made the point that the hour
Of adjournment had arrived, and the
committee arose without action.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Yesterday PROCEEDINGS OF THE
STA 7E LEGISLA7URE

Another Quiet Day In Both Houses-The
Peddlars License Biii Passes the Senate.
Appropriation for tho Central Lunatic
A.ylum-&c.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

So, wAsHr9oros. January a.-indi-
FAIR cations for Virginia and North Caro-
- Ira. Warmer. fair weather fresh
g. i,isk winds. becoming southcasterly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
The Houston, Central Arkansas and North
ern Railroad.

Capt. Bright of the Houston, Central Ar
kansas and Missouri Railroad Company,
was in the city Tuesday. He lett Wednes-
day for Alexandria in company with Maj
Woodbridge, engineer of the road. going
over the proposed route which has already
been surveyed. While visiting the several
parishes through which the road will run
Capt. Bright will submit the following pro-
position to the people.
sss.5 Tho Honorable President and members
Of the Parish OF Ouachita, louisiana:
The undersigned Taxpayers ofthe Parish
quest your Honorable body to call an cleo
tion ofthe property taxpayers ofthe Parish
of Ouachita for the purpose of taking the
sense and ascertaining the wishes OF said
property tax payers in regard to the assess
ing and collecting a (5) five mill tax upon
ali the property of said parish; said i've
mill tax to be assessed and collected annu-
aiiy for a period OF ten years, for the pur-
pose of aiding the construction and equip
inent of the Houston, Central Arkansas
and Northern Railroad, a railroad enter
prise extending Though the said parish of
Ouachita, and from the building of which
railroad all the property in said parish will,
at leas: to the extent ofsaid taxes, be bene-
fitted.
That all benefits to be derived by any per-
son or corporation from said tax, shall be
absolutely forfeited unless the actual work
ofbnilding said railroad shall begun and
prosecuted in good faith in the parish of
Ouachita within 90 days after the vote is
declared.
Said tax is not to be collectable until said
road shall have been completed through
the Parish of Ouachita to the Arkansas
line.S
The TELEGRAPH commends the PROPOSE
ton with its endorsement TO the attentive
consideration of the people, and should it
be favorably received and acted upon we
do not hesitate to say that Capt. Bright and
his associates are gentlemen who can be
implicitly relied upon to fulfill every obi
cation.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
Led Astrny.

"FERNANDINA, Nassau, Co., Fla, March
29th, 1850.
Il have used DIR. Simmons Liver Regu-
lator and always found it to do what is
claimed for it: The last bottle and two
packages did me no good and were worse
than nothing. see it is not put up by J.
II. Zsilin & Co., and not genuine, and a
waste of money to buy it. wonld be glad
tosget the pure and genuine. Send me some
from. honest hands with red u and Zeilin
II Co.'s signature on wrapper). The ticti-
tious stuff sold will injure some badly.
s'Your Ob't Serv't BENZ. Il. RICH.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
f. w. BLEES. B. A.

University of Heidelberg and Graduate of The
Ieo1uL Music School of Wncrzburg. Germany.
begs to inform his friends and the public
that he will continue to give private instruc-
ton in Music and Languages. The best
methods and technical means of instruc-
ton (digitorium, etc. used.
Terms payable monthly IN Aduance.
$500 per Month.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

Messrs. Underwood & Co.. have pur.
chased the brick store on Des,iard street
adjoining the stores OF MIR. r. J. Nelson
and will add another story to it. The work
is now under headwey.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

The poles of the Monroe, Ouachita City
and Columbia Telegraph and TELEPHONE line
have been cut and are now on the way here,
being Aoated down the river. The line to
Columbia will be put up Immediately. All
tho stock, with the exception of one share,
has been paid up.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERlFFsS SALE.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH
OF RICHLAND, TWENTY
DISTRICT COURT.
A. c. sIMONToN VERSUS L. D. McLAIN
No. 226G.

A. C. slMoNToN VERSUS L. D. McLAIN.
No. 2266
by VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Fl. ia,
- issued by the Honorable 5th District
Court, in and for the parish of Ouachita,
and to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit, have seized and taken
into my possession, and will sell ut public
auction, between legal hours of sale, to the
Court house, in the city Of Monroe, La. on
Saturday, 3D. day of March, 1883,
the following described property, to-wit:
All that portion of south Cottonport ly-
ing west of South 1st street except lots /, 2.
3. and lots 8, 10, II and IL of block II or M
and lots l, 2, 3, Z, 8 and 8 In block or N.
Also lot in block or l. in south Cotton
port together with all the rents and reve-
news thereof. Also your undivided inter-
est in and to lots / and in block A with
all the improvements thereon, situated in
Cottonport or West Monroe as per plat by
s. w. Hill filed 18th of January 1885; also
lot No. 8 in block u in West Monroe
together with the rents and revenues there
of and any and all improvements thereon.
Seized as the property of defendant and
will be sold to satisfy said writs and costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit of APP
praisement.
J. e. MCGUIRE, Sheriff.
Saturday, Jan 18th, 1883.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

We repeat that the tide of immigration
is turning our way. When it strikes this
section Monroe will take an a boom that
will be permanent for Monroe has the
country around it to sustain it.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
The Fifth District Court, Jury Torn
opened OH Monday, Esd January. The fol

The Fifth District Court, Jury Term,
opened Oh Monday, Esd January. The fol-
lowing grand jury was empannelled:
A. +. Parker, Foreman; Green Charles
Parker. Benz. Swan, W. S. Whitfield, Robt.
January, J. NJ. Keller, Chas. Howard, Green
'ribbett, Simon Anderson, Frank Forman,
1brey Kidd, J. ID. Heron, Edgar Oats.
Action in civil cases during the wee X:
Dead Docket; Wogan q bernard vs.. L. d.
Allen, Jr., Dead Docket; Lemle s. Simon,
vs.. H. d. King. V. & A. Meyer & co. Inter
II. u. King, judgment for plaintiff; Mrs.
NJ l.. Bennett VS.. Mr.. l.. l., Nichols, dis
continued; Succession II. M. 81 L. r. Bry.
final account of administrator, homoloRa-
ted; Tutorship of Sandel minors, account
and opposition, submitted; E. Rauxet vs.
G, w. McCranie, jundgment for plaintiff;
Fannie Watt VS.. V. S. & P. r. r. Co, on
trial before jury.
The following cases were continued:
Frank. Herman Il CO. vs.: D. u: Johnson !;
Julius Lemle VS.. Fl. B. Clatln & Co.; Mrs.
l.. L: Goodman VS.. G. J. & J. S. Boatner.
Judgment was rendered for plaintiffs in
the following cases:
Finlay & Brunswig VS.. w. II. Harris;
Tichenor & Sherrouse VS.. w. II. Harris;
Peaslee Gaublet Co. VS.. W. II. Harris :;
Dreyfus-Marx Stationery Co. VS.. w. FL.
Harris.
The grand jury, after four days labor,
presented sixteen true bills-one Tor arson,
one for robbery and the rest for minor Of
fences. They also presented ia final report
and were discharged with the thanks Of the
Court.
District Attorney Hudson will take up
the criminal docke. for trial on next Mon
day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
Scarlet pcver and. Diphtheria

SCUE1et CVcI uHuA O1VHtHet1U
are spread by contagion, by the transfer OF
living matter from the skin, the membra-
nous lining of the mouth, nose and throat,
and from the intestines and urinary organs.
Disinfect promptly and thoroughly with
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid, the great germ
destroyer. Prof. H. T. LUTON, of the
Vanderbilt University, Tenn, says: "As
a disinfectant and detergent Darbys Pro-
phlactic Fluid is superior to any prepare
ton with which am acquainted"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
society and Personal.

We ARE gratified to learn that Mafshal
A. C. Gibson conternplates making Nom
ros his home. His accomplished and
interesting family will prove quite an
acquisition to Monroe society. by frequent
visits here they hare already become de-
cided favorites.
Hon. J. s. Boatner says that he does not
intend moving. 70 vidalia. THIS will be
gratifying intelligence to his numerous
friends and admirers in Ouachita.
Mr.. D. w. Faux, Democratic candidate
for clerk. and Mesrs. r. IT. Fiihiot and
Green Dunn of the Fourth Ward were in
the city Wednesday.
Mrs. sallie Broadway was passenger
by the Hanna Blanks for the. Crecent City
Tuesday. She will remain until after the
holidays.
Mr.. H. D. King was in tho city wednes-
day.
Mr.. ]. Harvey Rhymes one OF Richards
most thrifty and successful planters, was
in Monroe Wednesday.
Mrs. Janna Evans of Bastrcp is in Nom
roe, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. b. X. ssln-
ker.
Mr.. Percy Weaks. Of shreveport, is in
the city. He will visit Bastrop before re-
| turning home.
Mr.. Boss Covington has located in West
Monroe ard will go into the mercantile
business there.
a Mobile. Ala, special 10 the New Or
leans Picayune OF Jan. 18th, says: The
steamer Alabama left here at a. IN. on
Saturday Jan, II. She was the property
of the Montgomery Trade Company, and
had boon running between Mobile and
Montgomery. Being found ansuited to the
requirements of the trade, she left here for
New Orleans to enter the Ouachita river
trade, if profitable, otherwise she was to be
sold. When last heard from the Alabama
was at Biloxi. It is stated here that she
was to take the inside passage and would
not so through the passes to be reported.
Since that time she has not been heard
from. The revenue cutter William H.
Seward has just returned from cruise
and reports no news of her. The officers
were as follows: Captain j. NJ. Tindel;
pilots, John Murray and Thomas Carroll;
mate, l.. Hoffman. The crew numbered
eight persons whose names it is impossible
to ascertain. The boat wasNbuilt at Pitts
burg. Pa, in 1888, was of 566 tons burden
and was owned in Mobile.
The Alabama reached New Orleans safely
and left for Monroe Friday,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

She riff J. Z. Mcguire authorizes the TEL
EaRAPH to say that the State and parish
licences are due and those who have not
obtained them are requested to do so at
once and thereby save the penalty-two
per centum per month whom delinquent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

The extreme cold in tho Northwest will
drive thousands of people to the sunny
South. We of Ouachita should exert our.
selves to got our pro rata.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

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MONROE. Ia. JANUARY 2s. 1855.
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The mails continue 20 Do vexatlousiy
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The Democratic EXECUTIVE Sol''I'i''se'
meets to-day.
!. -
re Aoho 70 losls.sI A.u ~ ~ s.' -. :.
snu 70 suso ~ sooo 80 % go
The Democratic Executive CoihMitsee
of the go Ssnatorial district VIII mest
Monday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28

All social Monroe is on the Qai vire over
the coming leap year dance to be given
Friday, February Sd. 1t promises to be
the most delightful and novel occasion
of the season. Our young men are in a
futter of anxious expectancy, and will OK
ert themselves to make more than ordi-
narily charming appearance-thosel lucky
enough to get ga bid,n
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-01-28
Prescriptions.

Any physician's prescription carefully
and accurately prepared, at any hour of the
day or night. Polite clerks always in at
tendance
AT CALDERwooD & Co.'s.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-06-06
Oregon ana Washington.

No section OF the country Is to-day attractins
go much attention as Montana, Oregon and
Washington; Montana because it now ranks
first in the production of precious metals
Oregon because of its rich valleys, and Wash
ington territory by reason OF its mild climate,
timber, coal, minerals and wonderful produc-
ton of fruits and cereals. The rapid growth of
Spokane Falls, with a water power exceeding
even that of Minneapolis; Tacoma, on Puget
sound, the terminus of the Northern Pacific
railroad, with 1900 inhabitants; Seattle, thirty
miles distant, an energetic and thriving city,
mark this section of the Pacific Northwest as
one that offers peculiar inducements TO those
seeking new homes.
BY writing Charles 5. Fee, general passenger
agent Northern Pacific railroad st. Paul,
Mimi, he will send you illustrated pamphlets,
maps and books giving you valuable infOrma-
ton In reference to the country traversed by
this great line from st. Paul, Minneapolis, Du-
luth and Ashland to Portland, Ore, and Ia
coma and Seattle W. T. This road in addition
to being the only rail line to Spokane Falls,
Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all the principal
points in northern Minnesota and Dakota, Mon
tana Idaho, Oregon and Washington; possess
es unequaled scenic attractions as well as SUI
perior train equipment such as dinner, ears
and colOnist sleepers for the use of intending
settlers neither of which convienees are TO be
found on any other line ticketing business to
the states and territories named.