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Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

One Of the neatest saloons in Baton
Rouge is presided over by the indefatiga-
bic and handsome young Jacob Fahnert.
His ambition is to deal out the most
refreshing drinks in the shortest space
Of time. Call and see him at the Sum-
ter House before "Old Sop melts all the
beauty and attraction of lemonade or
mint julip. Jacob was 81 years old
Thursday. After performing faithful
service on the Str. Allen for years, and
making host Of friends up and down
the Mississippi Valley, he has located
in Baton Rouge. During a years resi-
dence here he has shown a sober dis
position, and has added many strong
friends to his circle.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

For several weeks we have been enjoy
ing little compliments of fruits and veg
etables, but as they were forwarded
directly to our better half, we made no
mention of them through these columns;
but last week the good wife of Mr.. Will
liam HobgOod sent barrel of such fine
Irish potatoes that we cannot forbear
mentioning them. They were beyond
doubt the largest and best we ever saw,
and we refer to them merely as an evil
dence OF the high state of cultivation to
which they can be brought in this
country.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The exhibition of the pupils of St.
Joseph's Academy is postponed to the
Both of June and Sd Of July, on account
of the exercises of the Jubilee, which
will begin in st. Joseph's Church, Sun
day, 22d, and will continue the whole
wee1,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

ANNUAL ExERCIsEs-The annual ex-
ercises of the Institute for the Education
of the Deaf and Dumb will take place
on Monday next, June 23d, at 7:3O p. IN.
The friends Of the school and the public
generally are cordially invited to be
present.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The New Iberia Sugar Bowl had the
champion cotton stalk last week, "as
far as heard from" Some seven or eight
days ago Alf. Williams, colored, who
works on r. Fl. Benton's place in Liv-
ingston parish, left a stalk at Andrew
Jackson's store, measuring nearly five
feet high, containing eight bolls and full
of squares and blooms. So Livingston
wins the championship.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

How long will it be before you get
this work DONE" said lady to an ap-
prentice who was painting her house.
"Well, l don't know, ma'am," said he;
"the boss has just gone to look for an
other job. If he gets it, I'll be done to-
morrow, but if he don't, Pm afraid it'll
take all next week"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
Good N ews.

The ladies of the Methodist Church
deserve much praise for securing the
Lecture by Rev. DR.. Chas. X. Marshall.
He has always been special favorite of
Baton Rouge, and he is sure to have a
large attendance at his Lecture. A man
of rare ability, he is excelled as all orator
by no man in the Southwest, if indeed
he has any equal in the Union. His
subject is grand one: "The Origin and
Fundamental Basis of all Religions" :"
In his letter to the Rev. J. 7. Sawyer,
DR.. Marshall says: "It may seem at first
reading like dry theme. They won't
think SO after they hear it. l will
moisten it,"
Every subject in such handling as he
can do must be attractive. We have no
fears in the matter, and predict that the
Methodist Church on Monday night,
July 7th, will be packed to overAowing
to hear Dr. Marshall, for he is one whom
Baton Rougeans delight to honor. Let
each and every citizen buy ticket for
80 cents, and go early, and secure a seat.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Through the press Of business we ne
elected to return thanks to the wife of
our old and esteemed friend, Capt. L. w.
Conerly, of Ascension parish, for coop
containing just one dozen nice, frying
size chickens. We cannot fail to appre-
ciate such favors-especially as they
come from man who has proven him
self to be a tried and faithful adherent
of old Jetfersonian principles.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Among the many improvements being
made in town we notice decided change
for the better in front of Mrs. Wiseman's
saloon, on Front street. A handsome
gallery has been erected which serves as
an awning as well as an ornament.
Eddie Doran is ready to dispense refresh
ing drinks at all hours.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

A young mother has written poem
on Baby, the third stanza of which has
been much admired. It runs:
Doozery doodle-um, dinkle-um dun
Tum to its muzzery, muzzery mum;
Tizzery izzery boozers boo,
No baby so sweet and so putty as 90.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

MIR. Goodale's lecture, "What Next"
will take place Monday night, 23d inst.
Let all who desire a literary treat attend
especially as the proceeds are to be
applied to completing the repairs on the
Methodist church.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Mr.. John V. Doiron, an old and
highly esteemed citizen Of this parish,
died last Tuesday, from the effects Of a
broken leg. We are panied to make the
announcement, and tender our deepest
sympathy to the bereayed family.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

See the new preparations advertised
by DR.. Brooks to-day. He is one of our
most active and enterprising business
men, and will be sustained by our peo-
pie. Call on him at once.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

See commencement exercises Of Cen
tenary College published in another col
umn. We publish them for the benefit
of the public, who are cordially invited
to attend,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Don't tforget that we have just receiv-
ed lot Of new and late styles of type
specially adapted to the printing of
cards, bill-heads, note-heads and circu-
lars. Call and examine specimens.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The steamer Thompson Dean takes
the place Of the r. f. Lee in the Vicks-
burg and New Orleans trade. She passes
Baton Rouge Oh her down trip every
Sunday at 10 o'clock a. IN.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Mr.. John J. Wax has recently added
a large aud commodious wareroom to
his store, and is enlarging his business
preparatory for the advent of the capital.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

LOCAL MATTERS.

Single copies Of the Capitolian can bs
found for sale at Mike Chambers sta
tiOnery establishment and Heroman's
Blue Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Your attention earnestly and respectfully called to our new
or quality Of work desired Home enterprise sustans home in
teres and the financial equilibrium Of community
IN view Of this important fact have supplied ourselves with
mined with the aid Of the people, to uphold our part Of this local
obgation Our prices the those Of New Orleans
therefore there can be no excuse for sending Job Work away from
workmanship no longer urged for with experienced prn
ter the latest styles Of type and handsome assortment of Sta
lonery on hand prepared do Job Work with dispatch
and in satisfactory manner r
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

THOMPSON DEAN,
I'm place Of r. r. Les,)
VIM. CAMPBELL, s. j. HOWARD,
Master. Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge for Vicksburg
every Wednesday at A A. NJ.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Sunday at 10 A. NJ.
Passage to New Orleans, $500.
For freight or passage, apply on board,
or to VIM. GARIG, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

WAGONS-James Roosa and Gra-
w hams celebrated Memphis Wagons
and Carts always on hand, which offer
at prices to compete with any in the
market. VIM. GARIG
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

NOTICE TO WHITEWASHERS-
~ Just received from the Ohio river:
3OO barrels of extra white Lime, which
will deliver to any part of the city, at
Sl25 per barrel; also, a good stock of
Whitewash Brushes. VIM. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

INSURANCE Oil-l7Oo fire test !; guar
i anteed to be non-explosive. David
Il Garig.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

DOR SALE-The store and dwelling
i situated on the corner of Boulevard
andChurch streets. For particulars, en-.
quire on the premises. mar22-3m
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

NEW STOCK SADDLERY-M Mems
~ Saddles, Boys Saddles, Ladies' Side
Saddles, Riding Brides, Riding Whips,
Saddle Blankets, Saddle-bags, Wooden
and Leather Stirrups. A large and good
assortment Of the above in store, and
prices lower than they have ever been,
at store of WIN. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

NOTICE TO BUILDERS-I have lust
~ received, and offer at low figures,
fresh supply of Cape and Ohio River
Lime, Hydraulic Cement and Fire Brick.
VIM EARIG
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
new ORLEANS AND BAYOU SARA PACKET

NEW URLtANS Anu BAYOU SARA PACKET,
YNHE now, fleet and un- ~~h
L surpassed passenger V.ss
steamer
JOHN w. CANNON,
). Z. LlBANO, j. H. MossoP,
Master. Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge for Bayou Sara
every Thursday and Sunday at 10 A. NJ.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Friday at 7 A. NJ, and Monday at
2P. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board,
or to VIM. GARIG, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

xVEINo J1AAH
new ORLEANS AND BAYOU SARA PACKET.
THE now and splendid NA~ 4
i passenger packet no. (R4s
EDWARD ]. GAY,
JOHN J. Brown, s. s. STREcK,
Master. Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge for Bayou Sara
every Tuesday and Saturday at II A. NJ.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Wednesday at 2 P. NJ, and Sunday
at 7 A. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board,
or to WIN. GAR1G, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

TO GET BUSINESS, you must adyer-
l. tisc in the Capitolian.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
Discovery OF Skeletons.

Pulling down the old Jesuit barracks In
Quebec, Canada, to make room for the new
Parliament Buildings, the workmen have
come upon three skeletons, which DIR.
Herbert Larue believes arc the remains of
Fathers De Quen, Liegeois and Pcron, three
of the pioneer Jesuits of France. No relics
by which they can he positively identified
have been found, but tho description of
their burial place in the Journal dcs Jcsu-
ties leaves no room for doubt. In 1910 the
chapel of Notre Dame dc Reconvrancc,
with the house Of the Jesuits attached. was
Dhrned down. 1t stood where the Anglican
Cathedral stands to-day. After the fire the
reverend fathers moved into temporary
quarters in tho Hotel Dicu. In l647 they
laid the foundation stone of q new building
on site of twelve arpents granted them by
the company of New France. This struc-
ture was finished on the 18th Of October,
1901, and number Of young Huron boys
whom the fathers were educated for missio-
narics were taken as boardcrs. The young
savagcs were even at that time no mean
scholars, for the journal says, ''rhc savagcs
received NJ. le Gouvcrncur in the new
chapel, greeting him with Latin and French
addresses. On the 29th of May, 1865,
Father Jean Liegois, the business man of
the Jesuit body and the architect and
builder of the new college, was trcacllcr-
ously murdered by Indians. lie was work.
ing in the fields near Sillery when seven or
eight savagcs rushed upon him, and with
out warning killed and behcadcd him.
Some Algonquins found the remains the
next morning and brought them to Quebec.
He was buried under the altar on the east
side Of the chapel. On tho 9Th of October,
1868, Father de Quen, tho discovcrer of
Lake st. John, was buried in the same spot.
lie died Of fever contracted in the Gulf. 1t
was he who on tho 18TH of April, 1863,
celebrated mass when Mary of the Incarna-
ton, who was canonizcd last fall, made her
profession of religion. On the 10Th of No
vembcr, 1865, Father Francois du Pcron,
who had died at Fort st. Louis, now Cham
bly,, On the 10th, was buried under the same
altar, and these were the only persons in
TERED there. 1t was thought at first that
one of the skeletons was that of nun who
died Of fright at the burning of the Hotel
Dicu on the 7th of June, 1865, but DR..
Larue showed that 1t was that of man,
and reference to the "Journal" disclosed
the facts above related. AS it is probable
that many more skeletons will bo found
during the demolition of the foundations of
the old barrack, It is tho intention of the
Provincial Government to collect them all
and inter them with becoming ceremonies,
marking their last resting place and hand
ing down their venerable history to future
generations by an appropriate monument.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
The Musk-Ox.

The musk-ox inhabits the Acrtic por-
tlons of North America. He occupies
an intermediate place between the OK
and the sheep. His real name indicates
that he Is kin to hoth. The Latin ovis,
sheep, and Dos, an OK. He has long.
woody hair, long, crooked horns. upon
large head, small eyes, and short ears
and tail. His color Is a browniah
black. The female is smaller than the
male, but her horns are like his horns.
The musk-ox Is not abundant, even in
his own cold home, and he is so tlmld
that he cannot be easily captured by the
hunter. He feeds mostly upon grass,
and his flesh is tough and dark, but it
tastes hetter than 1t looks. When
dressed, the carcass weighs about three
hundred pounds. At Ger tain season
Of the year, these oxen assemble In
herds Of some twenty or thirty. II a
concealed hunter fires into them, they
mistake the noise for thunder, tand
crowd nearer together, at every shot,
as their companions fall around them.
If the hunter Ia seen or scented, the
whole herd take themselves out of the
way. Their senses are very acute, and
they are not often cheated in this way
by the hunter In ambush. The bull,
when wounded, often turns upon his
pursuer at the peril of his life. The
Esquimaux are much the most success
ful hunters Of this OK. His wool would
be useful. If enough Of it could be OBJ.
tained for manufacturing purposes.
His horns are used for making cups
and spoons. This OK occupies the bar
rem lands Of North America, bounded
by the parallel Of latttudes, 60 degrees
on the south, and 76 degrees on the
north. We know but one existing
species.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
THE RIVER OF LIFE.

The more We live, moro brief appear
Our lifes succeeding stages;
A day TO childhood seems = year,
And years like passiny ages.
The gladstone current Of our youth,
Ere passion yet disorders,
Steals lingering like a river smooth
Along it's grassy borders.
But as the oareworn check grows wan,
and sorrows shafts fly thicker,
Ye stars, that measure life to man,
Why seem your courses quicker
When Joys have lost their bloom and breatl
And life itself is vapid.
Why, as we near tho Falls Of Death,
Feel we its tide moro rapid
1t may DO strange, yot who would change
Times course to slower speeding,
When one by ono our friends are gone
And left our bosoms bleeding
Heaven gives our years Of fading strength
Indemnifying feetness;
And those OF youth, a seeming length
Proportional to the ir sweetness
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
The Prairie Dog.

These interesting animals live in bur
rows, and great numbers are found in the
same locality, forming communities which
the hunters call "dog towns" These villa
ges often extend over distance Of several
miles. Before the entrance to each bur-
row there is little conical mound of earth,
heaped to tho height of about 18 inches,
and, on the top of this, one of the occupants
may usually be seen sitting, intent upon
watching what is going on in the commu-
nity, or on the lookout for intruders. At
the first alarm caused by an intruder,
general scampering takes place throughout
the village, with cries of warning. Upon
reaching their mounds they sit perfectly
quiet, like 30 many sentinels, curious to
know what all the commotion Is about. At
a further alarm they approach still closer
to their entrances, ready to dive in, and ap-
pear to make vehement threats, throwing
up their tails in very comical manner
with each. energetic bark, accompanying
this noisy chattering with liquid gurgling
sound. In twinking they disappear into
their burrows in ludicrons, tumbling man
ner, and then, after short time, they may
be seen here and there pceping out to see If
the coast Is clear. Like young pups. they
are very clumsy in their movements, and
when Gas rarely occurs) they are surprised
at distance from their burrows and find
they cannot escape, they assume an air of
audacity, and most singular expression of
defiance or of impotent anger, before allow
Ing themselves to be captured. They feed
chiefly at night, their food consisting almost
exclusively of grass and succulent stems.
In the fertile lands of Central Kansas, they
sometimes prove terrible pests to the farm
ers in tho sad havoc they mako among the
the fields of growing corn. Squirrel-likc,
they are prudent enough to lay full sup
ply of provendcr to last them through the
long and rigorous winters they often have
to endure. 1t Is said that late in summer
one may frequently meet with burrow
around t,e entrance of which, for some dis
tance, the grass has been neatly mown and
left to. cure; and that, few days later, the
hay will bo found to be neatly gathered up
and carried into the burrows. Ono of tho
most curious things In regard to the domes-
tic economy Of this little animal is that Of
Its strange comparionship with such undc-
sirable guests as the burrowtng owl and the
rattlesnake, both of which arc usually found
inhabiting It's abode. AS to the owl, it Is
there like other parasites perhaps, on suf-
ferance merely, and very little notice is
taken Of its presence by the dog. Yet that
the presence of the intruder Is not always
agreeable is proved by the fact that the dog
often rids himself Of the nuisance by re-
moving his own quarters to anew burrew
There are few birds that present q more lu-
dicrous appearance than these same bur-
rowing owls. They spend most Of their
time during the day standing at the entrance
Of their dwellings,, apparently engaged in
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
Americas Wheat Fioltls.

The area of territory which Venom
Smith points out as the future empire of
wheat production is in that part OF British,
America beginning at Lake Winnipeg; it
extends over the valleys of the Upper ant!
Lower Saskatchewan, extending rcspcc-
lively l.054 and 1,0S2 miles wcstw ard to
the Rocky Mountains both of those rivers
are navigablc, and, with the Assiniboinc,
Red River, and others, empty into Lake
Winnipeg. The two Saskatchcwans drain
what is known as the "fertile belt" con-
tanning not less than 80, 900, 900 acres of the
finest wheat land. These rivers and their
tributaries are 10, 200 miles in length, and
arc navlgable 4, 900 miles Lake Winnipeg
empties through Nelson's River into Hud-
sons Bay, and the writer looks forward to
the time when vessels will leave Winnipeg
bearing the wheat of that country to Eu-
rope. This immense region, lying just
north of the American line, includes O.
084, 900 square miles of territory, while the
area Of the whole United States is put
down at 1888, 900 square miles, Incud-
ing the portions of Quebec, Ontario, and
the other dominion provinces, Canada
measures 3,346,000 square miles, whilst
a Europe contains 1900 900. This wheat
region, which is yet almost unknown, it is
CiaiiilCu, litS Il SUI dS "cil dttuplCu 10 "nC0t
and as fertile as that Of Minnesota, and its
capacity for production is almost unlimited.
Once peoplcd and put under cultivation, it
will be able to produce wheat In such
quantities and of such quality as will render
wheat cultivation in Europe as Improbable
rs it has already become in England, and
as 1t is rapidly becoming in France and the
other western nations of Europe. This es-
innate of the wheat fields Of British Amer
lea, and of their magnitude and produc-
tivencss, leaves out of view altogether the
wheat-growing districts of tie United
States. Wheat-raising will of course cease
to be profitable in all the states east of the
Allcghanies western wheat will be sold
there cheaper than it can be produced in
New York or Pennsylvania. Indeed, Ohio
already finds 1t more profitable to put the
land to other productions. The wheat
producing field in the United States is
moving westward, and in a brief time will
be confined to the states of Illinois, BIichi-
gan, Wisconsin, Kansas, part of Missouri,
Nebraska, Minnesota, Dakota; with por-
tions of Montana and Wyoming, not in
Guiding the states on the Pacific. The
great area of British America whose drain
age falls into Lake Winnipeg, will, how
over, eventually become the great wheat
growing region, capable of supplying the
world with bread. The picture of this tor
ritory and of its fertility, and of It's adapta-
tion to wheat, is not overdrawn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30

In the majority of cases, these owls are
found in communities by themselves, in the
deserted villages Of the prairie dogs, their
presence in many cases having served to
drive the rightful proprietors from their
dwellings, With regard to the rattlesnake,
nothing of satisfactory nature is known
as to the part he plays in the domestic ar
rangements Of this interesting community.
Mr.. Kendall, in his narrative of the Santa
Fc Expedition, says that the prairie dogs
arc compelled to leave them pass in and out
without molcstation. Certain 1t is, that,
although the relation of the snake with both
the dog and owl are not at all friendly,
they are not so inimical as would naturally
he imagined. The rattlcsnake seems never
to be wanton; 1t simply defends itself from
danger, or procurcs it food by means OF its
terrible fangs. This food occasionally con-
sists of the young of the prairie dog, but
probably very seldom of the full grown ami
nal or Of the owl. Small animals do not
usually show much fear of these reptiles
when thrown together with them, and the
prairie dog will unconcerncdly pass them
by and enter his burrow rs they lie basking
In the sun at its very entrance. Prairie
dogs readily become accustomed to the
haunts of man, and their villages are often
found on the outskirts of populous towns.
They prefer, as locations for their villages,
gently sloping lands slirting valleys, yet
they arc often found in the tops of the high
est divides, and far down near the streams,
though always avoiding rocky, marshy, or
even moist grounds.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-30
Wonderful Stories.

Alberto De Serpo Pinto is either one
of the greatest adventures Of all time
or a second Munchailsen. He claims
of Africa from All overland journey.
He belonged to a Portuguese exploring
party. Before starting for the interior
the explorers met Stanley at Loando,
and received some important advice
and information from him. The first
objective point was Bihe, large place
east Of Benguela. Here Pinto was
taken sick and was left by his compan-
ions, who went in a northeasterly d.
rection. On his recovery he fitted up
seventy-four damaged rifles, which had
been left by Lieut.. Cameron in the
country. For these he prepared a largo
number of cartridges. From Bihe our
traveller was accompanied by four hum
dred men, and the daughter Of the black
king, who provided them. She wanted
to marry him but this honor he de-
clined, on the ground that he already
had one wife In Portugal. He made
many important explorations of the
Zambesi and its branches, fought bat
ties with the natives, and when he
reached the Dutch English settlements
In Kaffraria had lost all but seven of
his escort. These seven. all cannibals.
we believe, he took with him to Europe.
His most sensational discovery, thoug
perhaps not his most important, for Il
has brought home many maps and the
records Of many observations, was that
of tribe with features like the Hot
tentots, vet white as Europeans and
perfectly baldheaded. This is decided
ly important, If true, which we are In
clined to doubt.