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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
4 Breeze in Court.
iShreveport Democrat.1

shreveport Democrat.
Judge Aleck BOarman. who presides
over the destinies of the Federal Dis
trict Court for the Western District of
this State, is distinguished chiefly by
the lack Of ordinary courtesy which
characterizes his treatment of MEM
bers OF the bar aud other officers OF his
court--courtesy, which, aside from the
question OF professional ethics, is under
all circumstances, due from one gentle
man to another whether he be the
highest officer or the hunblest laborer
in the land.
This disposition of the judge was
manifested in striking manner yes
tcrday toward Mr.. G. J. Boatner, dur
ing the trial of the case of the Govern
ment vs.. John II. Jones, for trespass
on government land. The case was a
very important one, and Mr.. Boatner
was employed by the government 10
assist in the prosecution of the de,en.
dant. Mr.. Jones claimed that at the
time the alleged trespass was commit.
ted he held tho land under a title from
the United States.
AS 1t was abundanlly proven. if not
actually admitted, that the defendant
had taken and used a large quantity OF
timber from the land, the only ques-
ton remaining was as to the good OF
bad faith of his title-which In this
case was purely one of law. After the
testimony was all in, and before the
argument had commenced, the Judge
stated that he intended TO charge the
jury that the deiendant's u,le was one
which he had acquired and held in
good faith. Such charge would have
been equivalent TO an acquittal by the
jury, aud Mr.. Boatner arose and po-
litely requested the judge TO allow him
to argue the point and submit some
authorities before rendering his decis-
ion.
This very reasonable request was
peremptoriIy refused in manner
which would have been offensive 10 a
msn much less sensitive than Mr..
Boatner, who did not attempt to con-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

GClara Belle in Enquirer.l

Clara Belle in Enquirer.l
Speaking of fl ,wers, the artfiiiy art
less girl of pIumPness has hit upon n
device regarding them. Slim maitiens.
you know, have advantages over
rounded ones, at least when clothed,
for many a picturesque garment locks
we'll on slender figure, but w~uld be
bad enough on ii thicker Que. Sarah
Bernhard is a constant exempt flea
ton of that truth. Wei, fl ,wers com
monty wither quickly at a ball.
The Invention alluded TO consists Of
a small glass vessel, into which the
stems OF small bouquet may be
thrust, and which contains enough
water TO keep them wet. This Is
placed in the centre o! the bosom, uu-
der the corsase, ont of which the fl w.
ers Protrude. Why can't Il thin, Hat
girl use it: Because its presence
would make an observable and un-
symmetrical lump; whereas the welt
developed belle easily finds "a comfort
able aud understandable place Tor il.
That is why fresh flowers are seen on
the breasts OF plump girls at the Janu-
airy swell balls, while those on the lean
ones wither as Of yore. A curiousiy
pretty effect, moreover, is produced nv
placing single rosebud in that way.
AT the outset of the ball lis leaves are
snpgiy folded. Sut as the night pro.
ceeds, and The wal,zing makes the fair
one torrid, the water in the tiny glass
dollhouse Of her bosom becomes trori-
cal, and the bud slowly uufnids itself
into big, blooming, b. au,iiul rose. l
don't wonder that Two chappies had
fight with their real fists over the rose
that their mutual mash had cultivated
in that intimate way,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

Tie people of Monroe are soiidIy in
favor of the Houston. Central Arkansas
aud Northern Railroad Company
building TO Bastrop. II 1t had not been
for the SIS, 900 assessed against Bastrop
the Ouachita Valley Company could
not have contracted with Maj, Bright's
Company and then we might not have
bad any railroad at all. We think
Bastrop is entitled TO the road by all
that's Rht and just.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
A CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATION.

On next Monday the first Democratic
administration in quarter OF q CEN
fury will lay down the reigns of gov
eminent aud the control OF affairs will
again pass into the hands of the Re-
pubIicans. There will be great bal
ance sheet struck, as 1t were, Of Uncle
Sans vast and complex business, aud
we feel confident that the showing will
be good one for the government and
the country and will reflect credit upon
the administration and the Democratic
party.
This Democratic administration has
accomplished good for the country in
many ways. 1t has been conducted
on business principles, therefore econ
omically, and without any frauds aud
scandals 10 blacken its record. In this
respect it stands In prominent contrast
to the several Republican administra-
tious following 10 the wake of the re-
construction era.
But the good done has been more in
the restoration Of irateFnal feeling be-
tween all sections Of the country than
10 all else. The time has been, but
will never be again, when large
portion of the people of the country
felt that II was unsafe To entrust the
government into the hands of the
Democratic party. They felt that the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

ceal his feelings He stated, in SUBJ
stance, that the case in question was
the second one in which the govern
ment had hoDored. him by retaining
his professional services-and That 10
the former case, the court had as in
this one, placed it beyond his power
to perform his duty, hy refusing to
listen to him.
"For this reason said Mr.. -Boatner,
81 will 10 future decline employ
ment, from the government in
cases before this court, and will
withdraw from the present case.''
Whereupon he took his hat and left
the courtroom.
The position which Judge Boarman
most ambitious man ought to be satis-
fed with the power which he can
legitimately exercise, without arroga-
ting the right, because he possesses the
might, to treat with rtsds's 90 sr' r'le-
men who-'o put it tniidly-ure his
equals In every respect. @s'+
Judge Boarman's decisions may be,
and In most cases necessarily are, final,
and for this very reasOn he ought to
realize, with peculiar force, that his
mind and Judgment are not infaliibIe.
From the great legal sbiiity which is
universally conceded to Mr.. Boatner in
this state, and from his high personal
character, we feel justified In asserting
that much ADLER lawyers than Judge
Boarman could listen 10 an argument
from him with both pleasure and profit
and this withlno intention 10 reflect
upon the judges ability as a lswyer.
But this Is matter of far greater
importance than the merely personal
rights and duties of individuals. The
Judiciary OF a people is the last arbiter
OF their dearest rights and liberties. Ii
may be said TO be the chief conservator
of their social life. .'a ''e
The most repulsive as wei, as the
most dangerous form which tyranny
eau assume Is that which rears its head
in the sacred temple o: justice, aud
struts beneath the judicial erMine.
i The position of an attorney while
perhaps less powerful, is no less i,npor-
tant to the well being of society than
that of the judge, aud the best interests
of the people, as well as the law Of tht
land, demands that they be accorded
the fullest latitude consistent with
proper decorum in the discussion Of tbs
causes they represent. No advocate
can do himself or his client justice
while laboring under the constant ap.
prehensiou Of being snubbed, or insultel
by Judge whose manners are sadly
in need of repair. -. ,t,-.E 4& .Era
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

We learn that Mr.. l.. III. Goldman
who was shot at Oak Ridge one night
last week by a would he assassin Is re-
covering from his wounds. Mr.. Colds
msns was In this, city several days be-
fore ahe shooting and spoke OF having
received warning to leave the parish
In ten days under penalty Of being
killed, II he refused, but he stated that
he. spprehendsd no danger. What
grievance, II any, existed against
Goldman, we have been unable to
learn. ,''Y""
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
An Appeal for Aid.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SOLDIERS
HOME OF LOUISIANA,


HOME OF LOUISIANA,
New ORLEANS, February 81, 80.
Owing 10 the depreciation in the
State warrants for 1883, the Board OF
Directors OF this Institution are COM
PEELED to make this appeal To the puo>
lie: 49,
AT its last session, the General AS
sembly of this State appropriated for
the support of the Soldiers Home but
81 500 per annum, instead OF the larger
sum suggested by members of this
board. In the early part of 1888, the
Ladies' Confederate Memorial Associ-
alton, Of New Orleans, supported by
the benevolent Associations of the
Armies of Tennessee and Ut Northern
Virginia, by means of all entertain-
ment given in this city, raised about
$1,000 for the clothing fund Of the
Home, and which proved u most timely
contribution. Now, our resources are
still more cramped, as we have been
able TO realize but little on the war
rants for 1883, and must wait some
time for those OF 1899. The board is,
therefore, compelled to apply 10 all
friends of the Soldiers of Louisiana,
for assistance.
This board Is composed of the presi-
dent, three vice. presidents and the re-
cording secretary of each of the benev-
client associations of the Armies Of
Northern Virginia and of Tennessee,
making ten in all, none Of whom re-
ceive any salary or pecuniary reward
| of any kind. To these two associations
the Home chiefly owes its existence
and prosperity, and whenever they
have called upon the public to aid
them In their noble and patriotic eff
| forts, they have always met with "A
liberal response. ir3s. s-
ITO each Police Jury. and to each
| individual citizen of Louisiana, W..
make this appeal. 1t is the glory q"
| our State that, as her battal,ons were
foremost in the Conflict, so has Lr,,is-
lana been the first in providing for her
| veterans, whether manned in battle,
crippled by disease or disabled by old
age. We invite you all to visit the
Home in New Orleans, that you may
Judge of its condition for yourselves.
All contributions and remit,nnces
should be sent to John NJ. Coos, Treas
urer, No. 9 Tchoupitoulas street, New
Orleans, and will receive his prompt
ack acknowledgement Please respond ut
once. Respectfully submitted,
A. J. LEWIS, Pres,.,
JNO. NJ. Coos, Treas,
NiCII. CUNY, Set'y,
w. Il. CIUVERIUs,
J. Il. VINEr,
Army of Tennessee.
;.. FRED. s. WAsHINGTnN.
FRED. A. OBEH,
CHAs. SMITH,
.. l.. l.. LINCOLN,
Il. Il. O'BRiEN,
Army of n Northern Virginia..
{Board of Directors
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
Democrats Now in once to Finish Their
Terms.
tChicago Tfibuue.I


A certain United States senator from
Republican State, was not long since
one Of the many pilgrims to Indianap-
oils. He was not there for cabinet
place for himself or any one else, but
to make arrangements for the transfer
of the patronage il his State from
Democratic TO Republican hands at the
earliest possible moment after Marc,.
4. The senator says he was much sur
prised when Gen. Harrison declared to
him his intention Of allowing the DEM
ocrats now in Office 10 remain until
the expiration of their terms, except
ing, of course, in cases where good aud
sufficient reasons exist for max ing i'm
mediate changes. Gen. Harrison in
timated that he would, early after in
auguration, cause it 10 be- known what
his policy is ia regard 10 all officers Of
the government appointed to fill terms
and by this means he hopes to relieve
himself of much of the pressure for
place, which is at best great burden
for President who succeeds chief
executive elected by the opposition.
The first changes will be made in the
organization OF the department STATS iu
Washington, from cabinet ministers
down to heads of division and chief
clerks. After this is done the diplo
matte service will be taken up, and
there clean sweep may be expected.
Tho policy thus foreshadowed is in
accord with Gen. IIarrison's convic-
lions. In his letter of acceptance he
said, "Oniy the Interests OF the public
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

The Board or Directors Of the Sol.
disqs' Home Of Louisiana have issued
az appeal to, the people aud to each
police Jury Of the State for assistance.
The resources of the Home are limited
sod funds are necessary to carry oai
IL noble and patriotic mission. We
trpst the appeal will meet with y lib.
sral response from this section. 1t Il
published In full elsewhere.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

1.-THE Houston, Central Arkansas &
Nosthefa Railroad Company builds
via Bsstrop Its ltue will run between
the Bartholomew and Mer Rouge
countries, both wonderfully fertile and
productive, tapping both. To run di-
recuy through either one would be to
lose large portion OF the trade of the
other. Take the middle course If II
does cost little more to build.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
A New And Novel Mode of Ba,ing Cotton,


NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26. - At The
Cotton Palace there has been placed on
exhibition bale of cotton weighing 100
pounds, which is encased simply in II
sack which fits loosely, and may be
drawn of and on ut pleasure. The bale
was compressed at the plantation to a
! consistency nearly equaling the work
Of our city cOmpresses, and Is bound
fen9thways with three wires about one
eighth of an inch in thick 0ess. t
| The bale is the property of Mr.. j.
West, OF Abbeville, VermiiIion parish,
and displays quite an original idea in
regard TO the packing of cotton. Inss-
much as the sack ia drawn off and re-
shipped to the owner on the arrival of
the bale at the mill, all iare is done
away with. A single man Is able to
hoist it on his shoulders aud transport
1t from place to place AS he would a
sack of oats, aud thus all damage from
hooks prevented. U.
Ii is not improbable Tint the exhibit
may cause material departure to cot
ton handling.
This Is the plan that was So thorough
~ discussed by Dr.. r ,beris, hD Soto,
al the meeting OF the State Agricultural
Society here some weeks ago, aud if
we mistake not ne got his infnrina, ion
from Mr.. West, of Abbeville, who has
the bale now on exhibition at the Cot
ton Palace ia New Orleans above re-
terred TO. This method, if adopted,
will bring about revolution in the
cotton trade and will be; the means Of
saving millions of dollars TO the colt on
pIsnter. II will also prove the nntidote
for all begging combines. The sooner
adopted tho better for tho cotton pIan-
ter.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

The republican senators want TO
censure Or t'do Something 10 Senator
Blackburn for pulling Billy Chandler's
eassa 1t would seem that Billy would
rather prefer for his friends to keep
that little episode quiet.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

Mr.. ]. L. Carson of Bastrop and Mise
Rens Andrews, daughter Of Mr.. w. G.
Andrews of Prairie Mer Rouge, were
married al the residence of the
brides father at the latter pIsc, on the
evening of the 9th ult.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

The admission Of the. two DAkotas,
Montana and Washington into the
Union swe1is the total of States to ~.
TIE eject VIII be to make the Repub-
llcan party solid for years TO come
while the, Democrats will have the
empty honor Of having admitted
them fuasst ,1Ur t~,kHF l. . a
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

Gov. Nichols has made an sppsica-
ton to the war department for the re-
turn Of ;ths Louisiana records taken
from, Baton Rouge during the war by
tina; federal authorities. ao, t't.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

There will be = reunion OF Confeder-
ate Cavdirymeu at New Orleans on the
4lh. All old Veterans are cordially
Invited to attend, and glorious time 10
promlsed them. y,i-aT IL .,&aT.aJ
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

The London Times persecution OF
PArnelI and the irish patriots has
collapsed and at an expense Of ElOO. 600
to the Thunderer. This Is big victory
for. PANEL and the cause of Home Rule
In Ifeiaud. 9ig!ia S.t' "f - it.a $50
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

The bottom having been knock Ell
entirely out OF the pdrnell prosecution,
the great Irish statesman and patriot,
will be stronger Than ever. If Glad,
stone and Parneii are spered a fsw
more years, they will do valuable
work for Ireland.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

sGsn. James Lonsstreet i booked for
Gen. Joseph E. Johnstpn,s place q
ommissioner Of the Pacific railroad.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

Gen. and MIRA. Harrison dlned with.
theaPsnsldsntf and Mrs. Cleveland ut
ths waite House last Wednesday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
BREEDING TROUBLE.

BREEDING TROUBLE.
The Lake Providence Democrat has
exposed a ntfarious scheme Of some
incendiary to stir up strife bet tween the
races of East Carroll by means OF sedi-
tiouis doggeral verses which have been
distributed to the negroes OF that parish.
This pretended friend of the negroes
does not know what he is doing and is
their worst enemy. We warn the
colored people to pay no heed to such
tll-advised teachings, for should his
advice be followed the consequences to
the deluded negroes would be fearful
to contemplate. We reproduce several
specimens Of the verses intended to fire
the hearts OF the negroes against the
whites as the same attempt may be
made in this section
Card No. l is of green color, about
six inches long by three inches wide
and its caption is
THE VOICE OF LABOR.
1t contains thirty two lines, from
which we cult the following rs the
mildest part OF the madness:
The landlord is tho devil. fair and square,
| And whore Inc bosses, he is always there,
a hell Of hunger, wretchedness and grief
Where all complain, but no one finds re-
Yet we endure those rogues from year to
year.
| Nor do we do thing to make them clear,
But through the tall wc give them all we
And then live starving many cold wet
| days.
IT'S time to stop this foul, outrageous
And tell the people with a trumpet
Come on Come on. Come ono aud all,
Away with landlords and their rents to
| hell!
The Lord of Heaven and earth is just and
And every one created by His care.
| To all and each he gives a right to land.
Enough! Enough! but any more be
The men who work the land shall own it
This is tho doctrine that preach to you,
And landlords must SIX edatldle and begone,
Clear out! Clear out! each damned old
| lazy drone.
Gard No. is of smaller dimensions
aud bright red color. It has about
forty eight lines and its heading is
s"rHE FARMEEs,'
aud the following is y fair sample OF
the doggerei
We're robbed and cheated every year
BY mon no cut figure here,
| Men who contrive thousand ways
| TO beat us out of all we raise,
And beat us. too, so very sweet
That we can't buy thing to eat.
| Will we submit to be undone,
And work forever in this sun,
Or will we dare to claim our own,
| And speak and act with manly tone:
! They who submit to CALLING wrong
Deserve their calling troubles long.
y 3:
No. is Of light yellow color, styled,
s'rItE MUSE OF LABOR
aud modestIy limps along as follows
IT'S we support tho people. overy one,
I But where is our support whom all is done
The landlord and tho mefclia ant both-aha
These humbugs rob us under forms Of law,
Aud leave us empty when the Winter
With naugIt to eat and very little clothes.
No. 4 has the imprint "Vicksburg,
Miss.," aud is headed,
tsTIIE RIGHT REMEDY ~
from which we take the following as a
sample brick:
| Repeal the sc blasted laws of Feudal crime.
! And frame anew moro genial and SUBJ
lime,-
| Let justice he consulted as your start,
And grave the golden rule on every
| heart,-
Tho workingm,n must own the land in
fee,
And landed drones must act the busy bee
| Then Labor will enjoy the fruit of toll,
And Plenty make the people dance and
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02
-0usytwo more days Of good honest
Democratic government. ~

Blaine and Wlndotn are said to be
the 0piy cabinet. certainties. All the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-03-02

Senator H0ar wants the government
,ossppropriete $25. 900 towards catching
the fellow who stole the PIummerviile,
Ark. ballot box. s @ isl,5. ar
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-05-22

A COUPLE of weeks ago, ut San Ber-
hardino, a woman shot man dead
She gave, as a reason for the deed, a
statement that the man had criminally
assaulted her daughter--almo.t an in
FAINT. 1t has since been discovered
that there was no truth whatever in
the charge, and The woman has been
held for wilful murder.
Again. A few DAYS ago, respccta-
bic citizen of Los Angeles was arrest
ed. at the instance of woman, who
charged that he had ravished her five
year-old daughter. The man was flung
into jail and placed under $4,000
bonds. Since then, The charge Of ra I,
and. a subsequent one Of indecent ~
pousure, have been dismissed, and tue
man now stands charged with simple
assault, which, charge will, mall pro
liability, also be dismissed ms >oon AS
the trial comes up. The worst, how
ever, remains to bc told The dread
ful charge drove the wife of the ar
cused man insane. She is today u ra' |;
ing maniac, and the chances OF he.
living long are very slim
There is something radically wrs g
IN system which permits the heinous
disgrace of so awful charge MS This
10 besmirch for life the characters of
1nnocent men, on the mere Ssseyiion
OF a mistaken or spitefas woman. At
this rate, nc mans reputation is for 4
moment safe. What matters a denial.
which is read by few and believed by
less, after she damnirg charge has
once been blazoned TO the worldg
While innocence should at all times
be protected, we must be careful that.
in our anxiety to do our duty in this
direction, We do not perpe,sate cruel
injustice, which cennot he repaired on
this side of the grave.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-05-22

SENATOR PLUME advises the Presi-
dent TO issue general pardon to all
deserters from the army to wipe on,
scores and start the new century with
q clean record for The army. Why
not? There have been since 1873 over
10000 deserlers, and only 5000 of them
have returned or been arrested. These
men are not essentially bad they are
m the main industrious and worthy.
They cannot all be returned and pan.
ished why then keep them upon the
rolls with stigma upon their names ?
Let them all be pard oned, and then let
us set about TO remove the cause of de-,
sertion. Our very small army il no.
clothed, provisioped or housed as be-
fits the nation,-nor we'll pard. Asws
maintain so slight force, YES Us nsake
Vt model, invite to it Intelligent and
self-respecting men, pick the material,
have the best, and by the eaassitions
with which we SURROUND the regular
soldier, make desertion the very last
thing in the world that he Will eon
template.