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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09
STORIES OF MEN.
The Boy Knew Him and Senator Ed.
munds Knew Him.

munds Knew Him.
young man applied to Senator Edmunds
for some money to enable him to get back to
his home in Vermont Being unknown to
Mr.. Edmunds, the senator addressed him as
follows:
"How do know that you live in Vermont?
You might come from Texas, for all I
know
81 can only assure you that l speak the
truth, senator. have no way of proving it.
My home is in the village of -.
"Oh, it is, is it!" said the senator, grimly.
"Well, I've visited in that place a number of
times suppose you know everybody there,
don't you!
The boy replied that the people he didn't
know were not worth knowing
well, then," said the senator, ''tell me
the name of the fat old man who peddles
milk about town!"
''He isn't fat and he isn't DID," answered
the youngster, doggedly. "His name is
Skinny Eccles."
The faintest sort of a smile lit up the Ver-
mont senator's stern features. Turning to
his clerk, he said: "Give him the money.
There's no doubling the boys honesty and
then he added with chuckle, as he turned
to re-enter the chamber. "'Skinny' Eccles:
well, well. haven't thought of him before
IN dozen years. rs."-Philadelphia Times.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09

FOUND myself in
receipt of the fol-
lowing letter not
long ago:
New YORK, |
Dec. 20, 1887.
Bill Nye, Esq:
DEAR SIR-The club
formed for the pur-
pose of giving a
Christmas tree to its
fellow boarders in a
large private board
ing house request the
pleasure of your
presence at the same
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09

1t amt de man dat is hard ter whup dat
gins you de mos trouble. 1t ia de feller dat
won't stay whipped.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09

Of the Isl churches in the city of Edin.
ourgh, 124 are Presbyterian.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09
PRAYERS First.

noticed Speaker pro tenn s. s. Cox rap
the house to order the other day with more
than ordinary vigor. And yet his face wore
an distracted look. Sure enough, as soon as
he had laid down his gavel, he said:
"The clerk will proceed to read the journal
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09
WHAT IT'S COMING TO.

Bill Nye Gives Directions About Sending
Regrets.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09
Then suddenly checking himself:
Changes in st. Louis.

"Oh, forgot; prayers are first in order. "
New York Tribune.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-09

on Dec. 81. We do not expect you to be present;
in fact, we would rather have letter of regret
from you. If you would so favor it would not
be published, but simply be read on the evening
with other communications of like nature, etc,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF
OtACiiiTA.
DE IT KNOWN AND REA1EM BERED
- That we the undersigned parties. John
Z. Parker, +. 7. Stuhhs, Sigmund Meyer.
a. t. Shoiars, Il. j. Nelson, G. a. Singer
and T.. G. Hudson, residents OF said parish
and citizens of said State. awaiting, our
solves of the privileges OF the constitution
and statues of the State of Louisiana, rela-
tive to tho organization of corporations for
works Of public Improvement, have formed
ourselves into Il corporation and do hereby
and by these presents form, organize and
constitute ourselves, and all such other
persons as may hereafter become associated
with us, into a body corporate or CORPORA
ton and to that end and for that purpose
do covenant and agree to he governed Nv
the following siipulations. obligations and
regulations AS articles of interpretations
which arc 10 he the charter OF said corpora
ton. tO-wit:
ARTICLE I.
Tho name and title of this corporation
shall he ''rhe Monroe. Columbia and Oua-
chita City Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany;' and that by said name said corpora
ton shall have and enjoy succession and
corporate existence for and during the full
term OF ninetY-niHe years from the date of
this act unless sooner dissolved. II may
sue and be sued may hold real and perso-
nal estate: may make contracts: may re-
ceive grants of land, personal property.
| privileges and itnmunities and generally
shall possess all the power and priv lcge-
which such corporations arc or may bo an
! thorAed 10 possess under the constitution
or by any general law of this state.
ARTICLE II.
! Tho place chosen for the domicilc of this
corporation is the city OF Monroe, parish of
Ouachit&, State of Louisiana.
ARTICLE III.
! The purposes for which said corpora: ION
/ has been organized are as follows:
| Section Ito locate, construct, lease, uyy n
and manage a telephone and telegraph line
J together with all necessary properties. in
struments and fixtures for the manage.
ment, use and operation of said line upon a
course or route as may he deemed by the
board of directors of said corporation most
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
Simons Liver EcmguIntOr

is what the name indicates "Regula.
tori of that most important organ, the
Liver. Is your Liver out of order ::
Then is your whole system deranged,
the breath offensive, you have head
ache, feel languid, dispiri,ed, aud ner-
vous, 40 appet ite, sleep is troubled and
unrefreshing. Simmons Liver Regula-
tor restores the healthy action of the
Liver. See that you get the Genuine,
prepared by J. IL. Zei!in 4 Co.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Attention is called to the card Of Mr..
J. w. Woodland, General Insurance
Agent which appears in this Issue.
AS will be seen by the list of his COM
panies Mr.. Woodland represents some
of the oldest, best and strongest in the
world. Risks placed with his agency
therefore are safe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
HAILlNl..

I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
4 tho public that I am prepared TO do all
kinds OF hauling and would solicit fair
share of patronage. Freight and baggage
delivered anywhere in the city AT FIFTEEN
CENTS per load. Headquarters at Sholars
Drag Store. All orders left there VIII re-
Ceive prompt attention,
Feb. II, 'SS--Gm. FRED HABERYAN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Hob. F. =. Stubbs was elninently
successful in this mission to Baton Rouge.
Monroe was selected as the next
place of meeting of the State Agricullu-
raj Society and he was nominated by
the State Democratic Convention on
the Electoral ticket,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Mr.. L. Jones Cross, late editor of the
Baton Rouge Truth. has started new
daily paper at the Capital City called
the Star. Mr.. Cross is an able and
fearless writer and under his guidance
We predict that the course of the Star
will be brilliant one.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

A grand combination picnic will be
given by the knights of Pythias,
Ouachita Pelicans, knights of Labor
and Ooachita Fire Company on July
4th. The National Holiday will be cell
ebrated as il never was before in this
section.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Hon. j. S. BoHtner failed TO receive
the caucus nomination for the Circuit
Judgship of this District to succeed
Judge Clinton, but he made gallant
fight for it. He was the strongest man
on the first ballot but Judge Clinton
Withdrew from the contest and his
strength went to Hon. E. G. Montgom-
cry of Madison who was elected. No
doubt the fact that Judge Gunby al
ready being on the Circuit Court bench
from this parish initiated against Mr..
Boatner's candidacy.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

For the cash money you can buy
American Ice Cream Freezers 9 at l 40.
Peerless (best made) Freezers at 2.25.
Peerless (best made) Freezers 4 at 2.75.
Tin Toilet Sets 1926, at
W. c. WILLIAMS & Co.'S
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

A Car load of vegetables were shipped
North from Rayville last week.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

A stock company is to be organized
at Bastrop for the purpose Of building
q city hall.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

NOTICE OF Cn~PARTNERSH
rEHE TNDERSIGSED HANI!TlIIS DAY
L entered into a CO-partBcrship for the
purpose of conducting "A general hardware
business III the city at Monroe, La, under
The firm name and style Of W. &. WILLIAMS
Il Co. Mr.. T.. II. Sublett assumes all liza.
biliticS of the late firm.
May LIST, lSSS. T.. II. SITRLETT.
W. 4, WILLIAMS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The ladies are specially invited to
call at w. 9. WILLIAMS & Co.'S and
examine their nice line Of Vapor Stoves
in operation. They are the best for
sum lner use.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The Democracy Of Morehouse have
endorsed Hon. G. Newton for another
term in congress.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
ID. LEE JOHNSONS
LIVER COMPOUND

LIVER COMPOUND
Puriites the blood. A sure
cure for dyspepsia and piles.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS. =
Ono teaspoontul three times
daily, just after meals. 1fat-
ter Is few days use tho above
dose il found too laxative,
tho quantity can DO decroas-
cd until bat ono evacuation
daily is Produced, or tho dose
can be Increased II necessary
The proper dose aries In DIFF
ferent persons, some lcqnir-
ing u lew drops only and
others n tablespoonful. To
got proper effects from tho
medicine all iudigestihle food
such as pastry, hot broad,
griddle cakes, grease pork,
fat meat, and whatever, has
u tendency to sour in tho
stomach, should DO carefully
avoided, also beer, Rle and
lspirituons and malt liquors.
Eat slowly and n,asticntc
your food thoroughly. Keep
the bottle tightly cOrltcd.
"a. Mt whoiesaie'oud retail.
II an article that VIII go In
,,t,.l tn a, ..N,>.l x,.Nrlx NS Ic.,r
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ bids will be received at tho next meet
ing the city Council, Monday, Juno I,
issS. for feeding city prisoners, furnishing
lumber for city bridges, public hauling
and team tor tho use of the fire department.
The right TO reject any and all bids rcscr-
we'd, A. j. HERR NO, Mayor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The tributary steamer Rowena sank
last Wednesday morning. She is in
about 8 feet Of water aud will be easily
raised.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
NOTICE &c TAX-PAYE
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
ACT OF INCORPORATION

TIKI? MONROE, COLUMBIA AND QUA
CHITA CITY TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The Supreme and Circuit Courts con-
Veue here Monday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

There will be services at the Baptist
church tomorrow morning and even-
ing. Elders w. G. Friiey and T.. G.
Altered will conduct the services.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

A full assortment fishing lines and
hooks, at Il. II. RILIS'.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
EGGS FOR SALE.

fNiIOItOlEI BROWN LEG
L horns-thc finest strain 81 80 per setting.
&. II. BENSETT. Monroe, la.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Excessive rains fell throughout the
parish during the past week injuring
the growing crops no little.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Homer Journal: Maj. BcardsIey's
road from Homer 10 Gibbs may soon
become part of an important system
Of railway. There is prospect of the
road from Lake Charles being extern
ded to Naichitoches and the road from
Natchitoches extended so as to connect
with Maj. Beardsley's line at Gibbs.
Then If the road from Homer is exten-
ded north we will be on the line of one
OF the most important railroads in the
State. We hope and expect to see these
extensions made at an early day.
w. A. Bailie of New Orleans and
DR.. T. .. Brewer of this city bought
the stock of drugs recently belonging
to w. II. Harris at syndic's sale last
Monday. These gentlemen have form
ed n partnership and will continue the
business at the admirable old McFee
stand. They have ordered new aud
fresh drugs and are prepared TO meet
all compitition DR.. Brewer has entire
control of the firms affairs and will
besides give the prescription case his
personal supervision. They will adj,
dress the trade through the TELE,
GRAPH next week.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The May term of the U. S. District
Court was adjourned for the want OF
funds. A session will be held, hoWev.
or, commencing on the 25th inst.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

DiRECTtoNs--Apply freely,
rubbing In VOL. For inter
nal pains. take ono-half n
tenspoonful in = tablespoon
fuls of water. Al chill time
take one-haff teuspoonfut III
'one-half teacupfnl of waite,
every ton minutes. tor three
doses.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF
OtACHfTA.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

The recent heavy rains have swollen
the rivers aud bayous to such an extent
as to proIong navigation about two
weeks.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Croqust Set., Hammocks, Water
Coolers, Baby Carriages and other sea-
sonable goods at living prices at
w. G. WILLIAMS & Co.'S.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Chr We9fgraph>
MONROE. La, JUNE 2, 1855.
The Supreme and Circuit Courts con-
vene here Monday.
A car load of vegetables were shipped
North from Rayvilie last week.
A stock company is to be organized
at Bastrop for the purpose of building
a city hall.
The Democracy of Morehouse have
endorsed Hon. c. Newton for another
term in congress.
Excessive rains fell throughout the
parish during the past week injuring
the growing crops no little.
The recent heavy rains have swollen
the rivers aud bayous to such an extent
as to prolong navigation about two
weeks.
Croqust Sets, Hammocks, Water
Coolers, Baby Carriages and other sea-
sonable goods at living prices at
w. G. WILLIAMS & Co.'S.
The May term of the U. S. District
Court was adjourned for the want of
funds. A session will be held, howev>
er, commencing on the 25th inst.
There will be services at the Baptist
church tomorrow morning and even
ing. Elders w. G. Friiey and T.. G.
Altered will conduct the services.
The tributary steamer Rowena sank
at her wharf above the railroad bridge
last Wednesday morning. She is in
about feet Of water and will be easily
raised.
The ladies are specially invited to
call at w. G. WILLIAMS l. Co.'S and
examine their nice line of Vapor Stoves
in operation. They are the best for
sum mer use.
A grand combination picnic will be
given by the knights of Pythias,
Ouachita Pelicans, knights of Labor
and Ouachitu Fire Company on July
4th. The National Holiday will be cell
ebrated as ii never was before in this
section.
Hob. F. p. StubbS was elninently
successful in his mission to Baton Rouge. :
Monroe was selected as the next
place of meeting of the State Agrcullu-
raj Society and he was nominated by
the State Democratic Convention on
the Electoral ticket.
Mr.. Il. Jones Cross, late editor of the
Baton Rouge Truth. has started new
daily paper at the Capital City called
the Star. Mr.. Cross is an able and
fearless writer and under his guidance
We predict that the course of the Star
will be brilliant one.
For the cash money you can buy
American Ice Cream Freezers at l 40.
American Ice Cream Freezers at 40.
Peerless (best made) Freezers s at 2.25.
Peerless (best made) Freezers at 2.75.
Tin Toilet Sets 1875, at
w. G. WILLIAMS & Co.'S.
Attention is called to the card Of Mr..
J. w. Woodland, General Insurance
Agent which appears in this Issue.
AS will be seen by the list of his COM
panies Mr.. Woodland represents some
of the oldest, best and strongest in the
world. Risks placed with his agency
therefore are safe.
Hon. J. S. BoHtner failed TO receive
the caucus nomination for the Circuit
Judgship of this District to succeed
Judge Clinton, but he made gallant
fight for it. He was the strongest man
on the first ballot but Judge Clinton
Withdrew from the contest and his
strength went to Hon. E. G. Montgom-
cry of Madison who was elected. No
doubt the fact that Judge Gunhy AL
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02


Clerk 5lh District Court and Ex -oiiicio No.
tary Public.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-06-02

Baton Rouge Truth: We were
pleased to meet, few evenings ago,
our worthy new Secretary of State,
Hon. Leonard +. Mason. Mr.. Mason
arrived last Sunday and took rooms at
the Mayer Hotel, for himself and lady,
where they expect 10 stay perman.
emily. Their comfortable residence at
home, furniture and all, they leased
before leaving, to Hon. c. $. Duke,
District Attorney elect of Concordia,
who anticipates Joining the grand old
army OF Benedicts in the near future
OF Mr.. Mason's departure, the Nidaiia
Sentinel says "Mr. l.. +. NJ ,sOn and
his estimabe wife took their depart.
ure from their home in Nidalia on
Sunday last by the steamer Pargoud
for Baton Rouge, where Mr.. Mason
went to enter upon his duties as Secre-
tary Of State. No family that have
ever lived in our midst have made
more friends than have this worthy
couple, and their loss To the society
circles of Nidalia W II be felt by all
We congratulate the city oi Baton
Rouge upon SO valuable an accession
as are Mr.. and MIS-. Mason"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Expensive Eccentricitics.

The Supreme Court recently dc
cidcd two cases which should serve
to impress our Circuit Judges will
she fact that the constitution i'm
poses CERTAIN restrictions upon thei
powers, which even judges ough
TO respect.
Dixon Addy was indicted for the
murder Of Joseph Swygcrt, Of Lex
ington, and the trial came off be
fore Judge Pressley,. His Honor's
address to tho jury was a remarka
bly, strong presentation of the case
for the State. The prisoner was
convicted and he appealed the Su.
prcme Court, upon the ground that
the presiding Judge charged the
jury upon the facts Of tho case
That tribunal seems to have had
neither trouble nor hesitation in
declaring that Judge Presslcy vio-
lated tho section Of the constitution
which provides that Judges shall
not charge jurics in respect to mat
ters OF fact, but may state the tes-
timony and declare the law" Addy
gets new trial.
VIM. Howell, policeman Of the
town Of Peaks, in Lexington, was
charged with making a grevious
assault upon citizen with a club
Judge Presley presided in this
also, and delivered a charge which
is now declared by the Supreme
Court to have involved II violation
Of the constitutional provision to
which we have referred. Howell,
tco, gets now trial.
If the parties charged in these
cases arc innocent: We arc bound to
conclude that the of guilt was in
each instance "wrung from Il reluc-
tamt jury" by the charge of the pre-
siding judge. In this view, there is
the supplanting of the jury by the
judgc-a virtual denial of trial by
jury. If, on the other hand, the
parties arc really guilty as charged,
the result Of Judge Prossley's in
discretion is to put the county to
tho very considerable expense of
new trials.-Columbla Record.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
The Vacancy On the Bench.

The Washington correspondent
of the News and Courier says:
There has been considerable spc-
culation at the Capitol about the
vacancy on the Supreme Court
Bench. Congressman representing
the Fourth judicial circuit, which
embraces Maryland, West Virginia
Virginia, North and South Carroll
ma, are working together with q
view to try and induce the Prcsi-
dent to promote the senior Associ-
ate Justice, Miller, to the Chief
Justiccship and to fill the vacancy
among the Associate Justices thus
created from the Fourth circuit
The North and South Carolina
Senators are enlisted in this wish
ond they are joined by the Senators
from MarylnnG, Virginia and West
Virginia. Senator George, Of Mis-
sissippi, and several other Southern
Senators are working in the same
direction. Southern men say that
they would rather see Justice Mil
Ter promoted, even if he Isa Rep
ublican, than Justice Field, who
is Democrat. Justice Miller is
more acceptable because OF his
views on the States rights question
and also because Of his opinion i'm
tho famous slaughtcr-housc cases
OF louisiana. In the event Of All
appointment to the vacant Chief
Justiccship from the Bench and Il
selection from the Fourth circuit.
the names Of II number OF we'll
known jnrists and lawyers will bo
submitted to the President for his
consideration. Among these are
Judge Simonton, Attorney General
Youmans, Judges Simpson, McGo-
wan and McIver, ali from South
Carolina; Messrs Fowle, Bachelor
and Geo Davis, Of North Carolina,
Randolph Tucker, of Virginia, Sen
ator Wilson and Ex- Governor
Williams Pinckncy White Of Mary
land,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
a Deadly Disease.

There is q new and dangerous
form Of lung disease, common in
spring, and which seems to be swift
and deadly in it's course. Sudden
changes in weather and excessive
moisture are apt to bring it about.
CrOupOus pneumonia attacked and
carried Off Chief Justice Waite and
Governor DorShcimcr before many
people know they were ill., 1t is
limited to one lobe of the lung, and
is said to be general disease with
special deposit in the lung" 1t
is an infectious malady. The cold
season, especially winter, is sup
posed by many people, some of
them in the medical profession, to
be that in which croupous pneumo-
MIA is most liable to occur. But
statistics teach that the changeable
weather OF spring is particularly
liable to be accompanied by it, and
that tho month OF March is crcdi-
ted with more cases Of this kind of
pneumonia than any one of the
others in the round year. 1t seems
that the degree of cold TO which an
individual is exposed has nothing
whatever to do with contracting
an attack Of pneumonia.
The cause Of crOupous pncumo.
mia, frankly, IS unknown. a we'll
known authority gives this patho-
logical review OF this new and
deadly disease:
The sudden and enormous loss of
strength which marks the condi-
ton OF the sick man from the chill
which ushcrs in the disease shows
that it Is something more than q
mere inflammation of piece OF
lung tissue. The remarkable dis
| parity between the number of the
hearts pulsations and the acts OF
breathing per minute is another
circumstance that marks cr0upous
| pneumonia as n disease differing in
almost every particular from all
other affections in which the lungs
are involved. Colds, coughs, and
catarrhs of the ordinary kind show
n tendency to extend their duru.
ton without definite limit, while
in croupous pneumonia the dura
ton OF the entire affection is sci.
dom more than two weeks. Tho
points Of difference between this af
fectiUn and ali other diseases o.
the lungs arc thus seen to be nu.
merous and striking. Another
point, this affection seldom If ever
Is followed by the deposit Of tuber
clio (consumptjon.) This is i'm hap
py contrast with brOncho-pncumo
mia, whiC,. L. 90 often the first even
I'm history Of consumption.-Au
gusta Chronicle.