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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-09-25
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In all other pursuits The ehiei purpose
OF The young msn for tho firs, iew years
Ia 10 obtain thorough knowledge Of the
business. whether II Ia banking merohsn-
disisg OF mechanical trades. He expects
TO succeed becsuse he has learned the
business II may DO assumed that II he
has neither learned. nor even scqaired
liking for il. be will attain any success 10
that particular vocation. lossmuch as
agriculture has become skilled Industry
TO an extent never known before, il follows
that success in that calling will more than
ever depend npon cultivated intelligence
sud upon ihs, Kind Of skin which turns
everything 10 the best account There
are secrets Of business 10 be learned. II
is an old story. repeated from time to
tims with variations, that young men. and
especially farmers sons. are mol educated
10 the business Of agriculture. But there
has never been any period in the history
Of the country when so much public 10
struction Was given bearing directly on the
cultivation OF land as now. All this may
make successful farmers, but II goes some
way iu that direction. Another fact OF
hardly LEES importance is that there has
never been time when more skill was
demanded 10 make agriculture success
than The present. Heretofore il has not
ranked among the skilled industries. AZ
long Us there was great breadth Of virgin
soil TO be occupied, and large crops could
be produced by minimum OF labor, little
more was required than that the occupant
should turn over the soil, SOW his seed,
harvest his crops aud obtain the large
prices that prevailed for years. Then
cane q reaction. Agriculture did not APP.
pear 30 attractive to thousands OF people,
because OF low prices and the greater
amount OF work required TO make ends
meet. New methods and more skill were
required TO make it prosperous business
The lines between the prosperous and the
unprosperous could be drawn just about
there. Some made agriculture pay and
some did not Ii has never been other
wise. The difference, however, is more
striking than oimerly. II one has real
liking for agriculture be finds ont oil the
ms and outs OF the business --learns all
that his neighbors know, and great deal
that is taught 10 the schools. Ga two
adjoining farms one yields . fair revenue
and the other does not The difference is
not the soil but in the methods employed
to make the farm productive,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-09-25

The undersigned has In stock . frst-clsss line
Of cooking stoves, ranges and heating stoves,
among which are TO found
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

"Reso1ved, That recognizing the
great Importance to US of a North
and South road, We are heartily in
favor of accepting tile propositions
Of the Houston, Central Arkansas
and Northern Railroad, and pledge
ourselves 10 do all in our power to
have SAID propositions acted on favor
ably with the least possible delay"
A motion was made and duly car
ried instructing the Chairman to APP
point Committee, consisting of six
members, as an executive Committee
to assist in carrying out the sense Of
the meeting.
On motion duly carried the thanks
of the citizens of Alexandria were
rendered Major c. G.. Woodbridge
for the kindness and courtesy shown
by him to our people.
The Chair was allowed by the
meeting until Thursday morning 10
hand in the names of the Executive
Committee.
There being no further business
on motion the meeting adjourned
sine die.
J. r. THORNTON,
Chairman,
+. II. McCoRMIcK,
A. z. WILLIAMS.
W. W. WH1TT1SGToS, JR.,
Secretaries.
II r u
(Handed to Secretaries by Chair
man Thornton.
In accordance with resolution
adopted at the railroad meeting last
evening, l hereby appoint the follow
ing gentlemen as an Executive Com
mittee to assist the object of the
meeting, viz:
r. W. Bringhurst,
Julius Levin,
W. w. Wilmington, Jr.,
Jno. A. Williams,
L. V. Marye,
f. H. Mccormick.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
HDQRs JEFF DAVIS ENCAMpMENT,
Alexandria, La, I
March Is 1890.

Notice is hereby given that the
quarterly meeting of the Jeff Davis
Encampment will take place on Sat
urday, April 5th, 1890, at IL O'Clock,
a. M, at the Court house, in Alexan-
dria. Business of importance will
come before the Encampmeut, and a
large meeting of the "Confederate
Veterans of Central Louisiana" is ear
nestly desired. 1t is also asked that
the semi.annual dues IF SO cents will
be paid by all who have signed the
rolls. All others who wish to join this
Encampment are requested to meet
with us on Saturday, April 5tb, 1890
All posts in the adjoining parishes are
requested to send delegates.
GEO. 0. WATTS,
W. W. WH1Tr1NGToE, JR., Pres't
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

On Sunday afternoon, near Pine
vile, at p. m, party of five, viz ::
Jenk and Ida CURE, Hun Irving, Ma
poleon Lawrence, Jr., and Mat Labat,
ranging in ages of from Is to 16. were
in skiff belonging to Mr.. Siess, and
attempted to go out in the river with
same when they were ordered back by
Willie Talbert, aged 10, with the re-
mark that he would shoot if they did
not return to shore. He was armed
with shot gun load with No. 2 shot,
and as they paid no attention to bis
ORDER and pulled ont, he fred, striking
Jenk Guire ia the neck and ear, aud
yonng Lawrence in the hand. The
wounds are not dangerous. 1'albert
had his gun in readiness to shoot the
second time, but the skif pulled in.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
The Public Schools.

The following named gentlemen are
respectfully requested to act as COM
mlttee for examination for the Alex
andria Public High School in Alexan-
dria, to commence at 9 o'clock a. M,
on Wednesday, the 26th inst, and to
cant;nne until the several departments
of the said school are thoroughly ex.
amined
q A Staples, Rev H CssDuncan,
Robt Hunter, Geo O Watts,
J G White, VIZ Blackman,
E G Hunter, Juliu, Levin.
!, spence Smith, J P Hickman,
moses Bloom, + Seip,
J I Barrett, G w Bolton,
M =. Rosenthal, En- Raxsaale,
) Cullen, RI Bowman.
John Kramer, Jacob Geiger,
\ Thornton, TN Miles.
II L Biossat, Ell Mccormick.
PendletOn, j Ferguson.
W w Wilmington, Jr,
Schmalinski.
JONAS RoSENTHAL,
President Of the School Board
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
LOCAL. NOTES FROM LECoMTE.

notwithstanding the expensive
delay caused by having to send some
of the machinery to New Orleans for
repairs, the single company will prob
ably have another setback. The heavy
rains of Tuesday night and Wednes
day last have completely demolished
the upper dam, and the lower levee is
SO badly damaged that the present.
head of water will be lost before re-
pairs can he made.
DIR. Hardy has a good stand of
corn, which was planted after the re-
cent cold spell.
The exact damage to cane cannot
be determined fyet, but some expert
cane planters place the estimate at %
per cent.
Mrs. Edwin L. Parkman, nee Miss
Rosa Spreigel, who has furnished such
charming mnsic on several occasions
of late, will open a private school in
the near future. She is eminently
qualified and deserves to he we'll pa
tronized.
-Rumor has it that wedding will
soon take place in prominent circles.
"Can't say for the truth of, but scribe
was shown some bits of poetry the
other day which seemed to him "deuc-
sdly" sentimental.
What appeared to be foot race
Sunday evening turned out to be
Judge L. E. Smith and Prof. Octo
Watts trying to catch the train. Off,
cial dignity and professional decorum
gave place to Topping garments and
loud footsteps.
Street gamblers made their ap-
pearance this week, but the Justice of
the Peace, and his officer, seconded by
the good people of the town, have i'm
pressed on their minds that Lecomte is
not seeking that sort of enterprise.
"A notorious negro from Bunkie
few days since raised quite d,stur-
bauce on the Meeker plantation. He
had beaten the woman be was living
with so cruelty that she left her home
at Bunkie and sought the protection
of her brother at Meeker's. The bru-
tai darkey followed her, however, and
again whipped her drew a pistol on
her brother, and at last forced her to
leave with him, her child remaining
behind. The brother had warrant
issued and only for the wrong direc-
ton being given the officer he would
now probably he where he could not
exercise his brutal passion so literally.
An old man by the name of Fer
rell was brought to town Friday under
warrant sworn ont by Louis Boniof,
who alleged that Terrell assailed his
son, Oscar, with a knife. A compro-
mise was agreed on, and deponent
asked the Jud &c the privilege of with
drawing evidence against him. He
was dismissed with a severe reprimand
from the Court.
The twelve year old son Of Mr..
Jack Jenkins, who lives on Cocodrie,
a few days since met with very Sc
rious accident. He found one of the
Eliminating caps used to explode dy-
Mantle, which had laid in the water
since October, when the channel was
being opened with that explosive. He
tried to pick out the contents of the
cap, when it exploded, tearing away
some of his fingers, and utterly tore
out the palm of his hand, which will
make bin a cripple for life.
| STIEF
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

e. J. Sullivan, the druggist, de-
sires us to publish the following testi-
moniaI as he handles the remedy and
believes it to be reliable:
bought so cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and applied it to my
limbs, which have been afflicted with
rheumatism at intervals for one year. AT
the time bought the Pain Balm | was
unable to walk. l can truthfully say
that Pain Balm has completely cured me.
r. H. Farr, Hollywood, Kan. Mr.. A. B.
Cox, the leading druggist at Hollywood.
vouches for the truth of the above state
ment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

"A Baton Rouge special to the
Times Dtmocrat, of date, the 18th inst.
says: A young man namea Tom Glenn
ents, native of Rapides parish, re-
leased from the Penitentiary few
days ago after serving term for for.
gerry, was arrested to-day by Chief
Hare on the charge of forging draft
on the Bank of Rapides, signing his
fathers name to it; also forging the
name of NJ. Weis as indorser, for SIS.
The day previous he had received a
check from his father for SIS to 90
home on. He got it cashed so easily
he concluded to increase his cash by
the method above related. He is in
Jail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
Louisiana Democrat.
sRS=Xs1asE1 =s-s :. -
Wednesday, - March 10th
Town and Parish News.
The Railroad Tax Election.

Up to the time of going to press
yesterday afternoon at l:30 the vote
OLA ballots) was unanimous in favor
of the tax in aid of the Kansas City,
Watkins & Gulf Railroad, with the
exception of the@'vote of Morgan's La.
& Texas Railroad Co., which was cast
against the tax.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

Bauer & We'll will be enabled to
offer an assortment of goo;!s this week
that cannot fail to delight the hearts
Of all, for in quality, style and low
prices they will stand unrivalled.-
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th Judicial District Court-Parlsh
Of Rapides.
SUCCESSION OF S. NJ BRIAN)
Fob No. 5y3.
ADMINISTRATION.


-FOR- No. 5C3.
ADMINISTRATION.
PROBATE DOCKET.
VXIHEREAS ROBERT E. MILLING,
w Administrator in the Succession OF
S. NJ. Erian, deceased, No. 523 of the
Probate Docket of the 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court, Rapides Parish, State of Lou
isiana, has filed his annual provisional
account with said successiou-Notice is
hereby given to all whom it doth or may
concern that the same will be approved
and homologated by this Honorable Court
unless opposition is made thereto within
the time prescribed by law.
'<ss-~) Witness the Honorables w
L. S. F Blackman and A V Coco,
(~~ Judges of said Court, and Civ
en- nntler my hand and teal Of Court this
the 7th day Of March, A d 1890.
GEO. o. WATTS,
Mch PCT. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

In all probability bill will be
offered at the coming session of the
Legislature to compel the various rail-
roads of this State to furnish separate
coaches for the white and black pas
sengers. Such law has been de-
elared constitutional and will doubt
tess meet the approval of most white
people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

-Preston's HED-AKE Is guaranteed to
cure any kind of Headache, neuralgia,
sick, nervous or dyspeptic, and it won't
cure anything else-it is perfectly harm
less. Prizes so cents--no cure, money re-
funded. For sale at Eagle Drug Store!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to attend the marriage of
Mr.. Coleman Greenwood and Miss
Florence Mayer, which event is to
take place in this town, at the Syna-
gogue, on the 3Oth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th Judisial District Court-Parish
Of Rapides.
SUCCESSION OF Isaac MADDEN)
FOR NO UJ4 !.
ADMINISTRATION.

FOR NO DBL |.
ADMINISTRATION.
PROBATE DOCKET.
WHEREAS J. THOMAS CARNAHAN
w Administrator Of tile above enti-
tied succession has filed his final account
therein as such Administration-Notice
is hereby given to all whom it doth or
may concern that the same will be ap.
proved and homologated, and he and his
bondsmen discharged and released and
his bond cancelled, as the law provides,
unless objection is made thereto within
the time prescribed by law.
{ ~~} Witness the Honorables W
L. s. F Blackman and A V Coco,
I ~ Judges of said Court. and Civ
en- under my hand and seal Of said Court
on this the 7th day of March, 4 d 1890.
GEO. o. WATTS,
Mch 12-2t. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

--supt. R. G. Taylor, of the Alex
andria, La, National Military Gene
terry, has the DEMOCRATS thanks for
a prospectus of and an invitation to
the Reunion of the Blue and the
Gray, to be held at Vicksburg, on May
25th-3Oth inst. Excursion rates will
be given on all the railroads.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT NATCHlToCHEs, La,
EelruarY 3. 1890

LAND OFFlCE AL NAICHlIOCHEs, La,
February 5, 1880.
IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge, or
in his absence the Clerk of the District
Court, at Alexandria, La, on the 18th Of
March, 1890, viz: James Jefferson Hunt,
Homestead Entry No. 2797, for the west
half of northwest quarter section 2, town
ship 3 north, range 4 west, Louisiana
meridian. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz {:
Jack Perkins, N. r. Terrell, w. A. Estes
and NJ. D. Estes, all of Milford T. o., Ra-
pides Parish, La.
WILLISHOLMES,
Feb. u, 1890-6t. Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

-Preston's HED-AKE-we cnre you
while Won wait. 1t is perfectly harmless;
price Fifty Cents. No cure, money re-
funded. For sale at Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
(,ONSUMPTI0

N ;ts first stages, can he successfully
checked by the Prompt}use Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. Even in the later
rcriods of that disease the cough is
wonderfully relieved bythis medicine.
az have used Ayers Cherry Pcctoral
with the best effect in my practice.
This wonderful preparation once saved
INV life. | had constant cough, night
sweats. was greatly reduced in flesh,
and given mp by my physician. One
no,tle and half of the PectOral cured
me."-A. j. Edison, NJ. D., Middleton,
Tennessee.
"Several years ago was severely III.
The doctors said was III consumption,
and that they could do nothing for me,
Int advised Inc, as last resort, to try
AYERS Cherry Pectorai. After taking
tIis medicine two or three months I
was cured, and my health remains good
TO the present day."-James Orchard,
Darien, Conn.
"SeyeraI years ago, on q passage home
from California, by water, l contracted
no severe cold that for some days
was confined to my state-roOm, and a
nhvsician on board considered my life
In danger. Happening to have bottle
OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral, l used it
freely, and my lungs were soon restored
to a healthy condition. Since then l
have invariably recommended this prep
aration. j. y. Chandler, Junction, Va.
Ayers Cherry Psetora|,
PREPARED BT
Or. J. c. Aver 4 Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, IS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
INsOLVENT SALE.
ALEXANDER e. JOHNSON,
j w ALEXANDER
and
j D JOHNSON
va.

THEIR CRFUIIORos
Twelfth Judicial District COurt-Rapi1es
Parish, IA.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
ID issued in the above numbered aud
entitled suit by the aforesaid Court, and
to me directed, will sell at public auc-
ton, in the town Of Boyce, Parish and
State aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, the goth day of MARCH,
A. D. 1880,
the following described property, to-wit
The commercial books, notes and book
accounts of said iDsolvent as per list Oh
file in the above proceedings.
Terms:-Cash, subject to oppraisement.
j. T. COOPER,
Mich IL, 1890. Syndic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19

Oyster Pates are being turned ont
insgo,,d shape and taste at Girard's
bakery, at 40 sents per dozen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-19
Nj. C. MOSELEY,
ATTORNEY AT = LAW,
ALEXANDRIA, LA.

DRACTICES I'm ALL CLASSES OF
i cases in all the Courts of Rapides,
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, St. Landry
and Avoyelles, in the Supreme Court Of
the State, and in the Federal Courts.
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20
THE IRISH LEADERSHIP.
STRIKING CONT RkST BETWEEN PAR
NELL AND WILLIAM O'BRiEN.
There VIII Soon Be Change cf Leader
ship. a. Parneii's Strength Il EKhsnsGed.
Fervcnt Patriotism and Cool Daring Of
O'nrien HIs Stormy Carer.
Isn.r-aI Cc-rceronaenc.l !


Iovnov. Jar. Perhaps p all the men
now prominent n fhs politics ~ imperial
England no one e 50 much beloved, ~ hsted
or e. honored as is William OrBnen He was
born 90 MsNov. IN to- county Il Cork in
October. 1852. and although o. sl7vavs delicate
he devslopea very early from BIS father ana
brother tho elements ~ Trirt nationality tant
have since placed him in tbs foremost rank
~ Irsh patriots TIis ssr'y lfe l@csnse =
his father scorn nechon With Young Ireland
and his brothers almost reckless sdher-
enoe to toe wiid plans of the Feaiauism u
o. ard 67. was ''st~angesy and te1Ti big ~. $
Pat there vas iu young O-B-irn SPIRIT
unqueDcbshls hv trouhle Re fears nothing.
7l'e English prison. ifh Which BE- is - inti-
mate. has n terror for him. Hfs only lo~e
s. Ireland. and fe is as dsad - the t,ssar
feel fr-s ~ noortals a. - sre ~ = felie~s.
a. tie rDer-fe-z ~ - White brethren =
o~-uItI~n Ard hie uis9on is rot verv dis-
sr1s sr from tre.rs. fo~ 30 lives only fV fts
feIf -aeet ~ SIS desfrs ~ ta.eat BE unhsp-
IT ~1wtrvre1
ore cf tlre frVt - william o-D~farF -rTif-
i--s ~ssa deferra - CsTt Escksy ore ~
frr IeelHrs ~ he efrln ~ tNstlTH.L
T1- .-tar att~8--e5 stfeutor and ther f~r 8
t7f he ~as s-arsTel 81 rsr1rter ~ TIE
Cr-s Dau7 He-rli Pat C'Tiriers deetiuT
was Pr fs- hiTtsr ra-r tran tAst - r.rnr.is
rs-r~-er ~ r~rvincsa pspsr an n , s7f -
vart tr rf1hlu. ss v-rss~ or - Frsenasr q
1-1-rst Frym thst tirps pue1 . rasu. In fsf q
hs -as f1~aef - n Psrns1 - ts@o,yrs
ss.+-- ? r-e1 I-e-sn1 tos - .-rzr -
tfse EsH5ousl Ieaque snd Fs-r~. - Tss~tr 81.
v-as ne~rouslT true r. 30 re1rlorie sur-vic
tiors h,7.t ~ - Fen szs1 s~a7rs ~ 7 ?
Crr'~~-.r- esvs - hrs tnsf ~ vse fn~r 'atiss
we-- ~ 1,dir.-f = t1e 81 s.Hf brsrlrrasitsf =
Asar rasus - q 8~iexs asfs~f -r1snze r.
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e~.~~~~~eef f7 ~ F-~rsT brt ~ 49, s.0gl
rets-~r az s-siE fos elszr 80 asaszs v-r4s
- 9a-3er srVea--e spE>s .rz ~ rs er~uo-
t~--e- ~ thes~ --~tsrlrzt t- rEiws
Fus - f--~fts ~ rs~zi* ---7s To-s 80.
- te~s seze~gs~t esei-ss~d - -
sr azo tts1 20
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20

Fifty cents to two dollars a
pair saved on shoes bought
now, and the sooner you come
the better YOU Will be suited
and ftted.
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20
500 pairs ladies hand
turned hne U0ngoia Shoes At
$40 Il PAIR.
300 ladies' genuine French
bid. hand-turned shoes,
At S3.75.

1000 pairs OF ladies fine kid
boots that sold for s., $500,
81 and s., Ia which the sizes
are a little broken, will be
closed out without reserve at
$3.50 a Pair.
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20

Both the metaod and results when
cyrap of tigs il lakea; It is pleasant
and refreshing ID fhs taste, and acts
gently yet pfompt.y GA tas Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. clesuses the sys-
tenn efsc,laliy. diVels colds, head
sehes and leFefs and cures bahitusl
constipation syrup a. tigs Is the
oniy remedy OF rs KIDD ever pro-
duced, pleasing t3 tho taste and sc-
ceplable b tie stomach, prompt IN
As action and truly beneficial ia It's
eliacts. prepared only froiu the most
healthy sna agreeable substances, it,
many excellent qualities commend il
% all and have male It the most
popular remedy known.
syrup Of Figs IS for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles - sll leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have il On hand VIII pro-
cure II promptly f3r any one who
wishes to try il. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc syrup co.
SSE FsA&ClsC0 cst.
I0VIszIlE. ~ htH Y0sS. NJ
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20

SsE FgAGclsCO. CsL.
I0ggSYLLE. ~. EfH Y0Rk. ~.
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-20
ATT h ND
OHARA'S
Great Reduction
SALE OF I'M
Shoes and Slippers,


Gents Chenille Enibroider.
eel Operas Everetts and Har
Vards, worth l.2j and l.00,
only 73c a pair.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-03
-QuILLKIE" AND BOZ.

"Qui-li-kie" again comes forward
with his rabbits foot" and i;
making himself felt in Cherokes
politics-not as an original
designer, but as a perfsctsr of the
plan bequeathed him by Gen.
Fairchild, of Cherokes commission
fame.
From certain events transpiring
in the lower districts il seems that
the good general. who by the way
won so much g. A. r. nOtOriety
at home, did give his entire time
to the negotiations his government
sent him TO make. but he made it
convenient to organize a G.. 4. R.
among the fullblood Cherokees.
Now the little button, the badge
ofthe grand army Of the republic,
is to be seen on the coats of many
an Indian that shouldered- his
squirrel rife TO save the union.
If this organization was gotten up
only 10 honor those who fought in
the civil war, nothing could be
said against it. But it seems that
it is nothing but a political ring
after ala binding together of the
fullbloOds to elect a chief. II Is
said that these men are sworn to
vote for none but those who were
union soldiers. This of course
knocks Mayes' and Bells chance,
so far as the G.. A. r. goes. in the
head; 1t also nips in the bud the
hopes of Col. VIM. P. Ross and
d. w. Bushyhead, for the colonel
belonged 10 the wrong army, and
Mr.. Bnshyhead was in California.
The Onlyman this arrangement will
benefit and doubtless the only one
it is intended to benefit, is the na-
ticnal treasurer, RObt. B. Ross,
who has been in harness with
"Qui-li-kie" before, Mr.. Ross, who
charges his country eight thousand
dollars for leasing the strip for
three months, and takes the mon
ey when the aEOwed organ of his
party boasts that the country is in
such Strengthened circumstances
that the officers cannot be paid
before next year for the services
done this year So this is the man
that the General, "Qui-li-kie" and
their little band want for chief of
this nation A very nice little
scheme, but il wont work.