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Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28
NAYS TERRIBLE SUSPENSE.


| Charles May and his brother Robert
in the spring Of 1870, offered to pas
$4,000 railroad ties down the Arkansas
from the mountain source. He says
"Onr offer was accepted, when we
started into the upper entrance Of the
canon with large skiff provided with
six days provisions and 1000 feet of rope,
with which, by taking a running turn
around some firmly planted object, we
could lower our boat q hundred feet at
va time. In this way, at the end Of three
days, having set adrift many hundred
ties, we reached the entrance to the
Royal Gorge. Here we discovered that
an attempt to descend the first waterfall
with two in the boat was certain de-
struction, and to return was impossible.
Accordingly determined to lower my
brother down the fall in the boat, a dis
tance Of 200 feet, gave him the rope and
let him take the chance Of the canon
(life seemed more certain in that direc-
tion,) while would risk my physical
ability to climb the canon wall, which
was about 1000 feet high.
"About 10 o'clock in the morning
shook hands with my brother, lowered
him in the boat safely to the foot of the
fall, gave him the rope and saw him no
more. Then throwing aside my coat,
hat and boots and stripping the socks
from my feet, I commenced my climbing
way, often reaching the height of one or
two hundred teet, only to be compelled
to return to try some other way. At
length, about o'clock in the afternoon,
l reached a height upon the smooth
canon wall Of about a thousand feet.
Here my further progress was arrested
by shelving ledge of rock that jutted
out from the canon side a foot or more.
To advance was without hope; to return,
certain death. Reaching upward and
outward grasped the rim Of the ledge
with one hand and then with the other,
my feet feet slipped from the smooth
side Of the canon, and my body hung
suspended in the air q thousand feet
above the roaring waters of the Ark
ansas.
"At that moment looked downward
to measure the distance would have to
fall when the strength Of my arms gave
out. A shrinking sensation crept through
my hair as my eye caught the strong
root Of a cedar bush that projected out
over the ledge, little beyond my reach.
My grasp upon the rim of the ledge was
fast yielding to the weight of my person.
Then l determined to make my best
efforts to raise my body and throw it
sideways toward the root so as to bring
it within my grasp. At the moment of
commencing the effort saw my moth
er's face as she leaned out over the ledge,
reached down her hand and caught me
by the hair. Stranger, my mother died
while yet young woman, when and
my brother were small boys, but l re-
member her face. / was successful in
making the side leap of my arms when l
drew myself upon the ledge and rested
for a time. From here upward my
climbing way was very laborious, but
less dangerous. I reached the top Of
the canon just as the sun was sinking
down behind the snowy range, and hast
ened to our camp at the mouth of the
canon, where found my brother all
safe. Charley said he, have you had
your head in -four. sackP 1t was then
l discovered that my hair was as white
as you see it now.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Rev. Father Booker, who has been
conducting the Catholic Julilee at this
place since last Sunday, is an able di-
vine, profound student and an eloquent
speaker. Night after night the church
has been crowded to overhowing by
people Of several denominations to hear
his lectures, and all accord him the high.
est of praise. The occasion of this
Jubilee will long be remembered with
gratitude by the members and well.
wishers of the, Catholic denomination.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

We are informed that our handsome
friend, Prot. j. W. Nicholson, of the
University at this place, will spend va
cation at his old home in North Louis
lana. The Professor is one of the most
talented Young men in the State, nd
his classic attainments have given him
conspicuous place among the uterati
of Louisiana. Such genius as he pos
sesses, sustained by energy, will in time
build up a national reputation. We wish
him unbounded success in life, and trust
that he will have pleasant recreation
in his home forests.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

SAVANNAH, June 24.-At coloretl
masonic picnic at Thunderbolt, Ca,
this afternoon, on the coast line rail
road, disturbance occurred on the
dancing platform, between negro
dancers about4a woman, Three ne
groes were shot, one mortally. Ed
ward Burke, who did the shooting,
was arrested, brought to Savannah,
and lodged in Jail.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Congressman E. w. Robertson has
appointed our young friend Leon H.
Jastremski cadet midshipman in the
navy. He is instructed to report on or
before the ED of September next. We
wish him unbounded success in his cho-
sen profession.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

At the quarterly meeting of Abraham
Geigcr Lodge No. 232, I. o. B. b., held
on Sunday evening, ed inst, the fol
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: ;,
$. Gottlieb, President.
NJ. GOttlieb, Vice President.
NJ. s. Michael, Secretary.
A. Frank, Treasurer.
L. Dalsheimer, Monitor.
A. Blum, Assistant Monitor.
J. Farrnbacher, Warden.
L. Frank, Guardian.
j. B. Nachman, Treasurer.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

As will be seen by announcement of
Col. D. F. Boyd, in another column, the
commencement exercises of the Louis
lana State University will take place
on Friday, the lth dag of July.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The Louisiana Supreme Court has af-
frmed the Judgment Of the court Of this
parish concerning the Sunday law. We
are not advised that the question will
be carried any higher.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The evenings entertainment ended in
pleasant dance, in which the audience
participated with that delight known
only to TerpscOrean devOtees.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

NEW GOODS-Persian Insect Pow
Nv der, Hop Bitters, Balland's Flea
Killer, McMunn's Elixir Of Opium,
Strictly Pure White Lead, Gold and Sill
yer Paper, Tissue Paper, all colors, ia
tobs Cordial for Diarrhpa, ETC., etc, at
jegl BROOKS DRUG STORE.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28
Independent Silver Ooruet Band Of Baton
Rouge.

This fine band of musicians came down
to Plaquemine on tho j. NJ. White on
Tuesday evening last, on serenading
excursion. They spent the night here
and treated our citizens to some splendid
music. They returned home on We'd
nesday morning. We thank the gentle
man composing the band for the honor
of serenade. Prof. Kingfeld is the
leader, an accomplished musician. We
sincerely hope we shall often have the
pleasure of hearing sweet music dis
coursed by this band.-Ibeyville South.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Single copies Of the Capitolian can bo
found for sale at Mike Chambers sta
tionery establishment and Heroman's
Blue Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28
Ihe 4oaisiana Gapitolian,
LOCAL MATTERS.
The longest day of the year has pass
ed, and the nights are on the increase.

See succession sale in this issue in
the matter Of the estate of William Lee
and Martha Lee.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

We overheard darkey make this
characteristic remark yesterday: Tgits
long berry well here widdout much
work, and eff I goes to Kansas l might
Git nv neck brOak fer stealin'."
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

If you want the latest periodicals, call
on our friend Mike Chambers. He
is always keeps them, and is continually
placing us under obligations for the
same. Long live ye, friend Mike.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28
LOUISIANA CAPITOLIAN
Book and Job Printing Office,
BATON ROUGE La

Your attention earnestly and respectfully called to our new
facilities for JOB PRNTG matters not what may be the stye
quality Of work desired Home enterprise sustans home in
teess and preserves the financial equilibrium of community
In view Of this important fact have supplied ourselves with
the necessary material and seriously that we are deter
mined with the aid Of the people, to uphold our part Of this local
obligation Our prices the those Of New Orleans
therefore there be for sending Job Work away from
home The old complaint of unreasonable prices and inferior
workmanship longer be urged for with experienced prn-
the latest styles Of type and handsome assortment Of sta
onery hand prepared to do Job Work with dispatch
and in a satisfactory manner
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Mr.. l.. Jadot, our popular auctioneer,
advertises lot of government property,
which he will sell to the highest bidder
to-day, Saturday, June 28th. The sale
commences at the hour of II o'clock.
Those who want mules, wagons, lumber,
tables, benches, harness, stoves, ETC.,
will probably find it to their advantage
to be in attendance. See advertisement
in another column.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

WAGONS-James Roosa aud 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., 1879-06-28

Don't forget that we have just receiv-
ed o 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., 1879-06-28

INSURANCE Oil 100 fire test guar
i anteed to be non-explosive. David
4 Garig.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Onr sblunch friend and public-spirited
townsnfan, Andrew Jackson, leaves Ba-
ton Rouge next Sunday to spend few
months "summering" it in the North.
We trust he will have pleasant time re-
visiting the scenes Of his early life, and
that he will return fully recuperated for
the large business that seeks his estab-
lishment during the fall season.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

District Court opened here on the
day fixed by law with the able and in
defatigable Judge Charles McVea pre-
siding. The Patriot Democrat says he
is the pet of the people of East Feliciana
parish, a title that he won by upright
ness of character and eminent legal
abilities. We feel proud Of the fact that
he has decided to make his future home
in our city. Court will probably last
until some time during next week
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Fine Job Work at the capitolian.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The Louisiana Institution for the
Blind will give its annual entertain
ment next Wednesday, consisting of
vocal and instrumental music. Under
the management of Rev. P. Lane this
institution has done q great deal toward
the education of the Blind, and we trust
it may never cease to flourish and pro-
mote the objects of It's existence.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The colorcd Masons, or Knights Tem-
plar, will have q celebration on the Clio
rious Fourth. They will be joined by
other lodges from New Orleans, and
during the day will have grand parade.
The whole affair will conclude with q
supper on the State House ground where
refreshments will be had in abundance.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

We don't recommend advertising as
the best way to get good wife; but
Stewart and Vanderbilt, the two richest
men that ever lived in the United States,
said it was the best way to build up a
good trade.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Among other articles Mr.. VIM. Garig
advertises five hundred thousand fine
brick for sale. Mr.. Garig is q thorough
business man, and employs the most
competent assistants in his different
establishments, and we can conscien-
tiously commend his business to those
who are unacquainted with him.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28
Notice.

Nor SALE-The store and dwelling
IL situated on the corner Of Boulevard
and Church streets. For particulars, en-
quire'on the premises. mar22-3m
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The young men Of the West Baton
Rouge C Calathumpian society gave ball
last Monday night, which was pro-
nounced a success by those in attend
ance. These young men know how to
conduct such entertainments.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Col. S. l.. James arrived in the CITY
Thursday last, paying short visit. The
Colonel informs us that he has taken up
his residence in Hancock county, Miss,
for the future. He also states that the
New Orleans Pacific Railway Company
is not dead by any means, and that next
fall work will again be resumed with
much vigor with prospect Of contin-
uation to an early completion.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The U. S. war vessel Wachusett pass
ed Baton Rouge on its recruiting expe-
dition last Tuesday. Boys between the
ages of fifteen and eighteen are eligible,
but will not be enlisted without the
consent of their parents or guardians.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

Under the present favorable financial
auspices Major Preston and his assis-
tants will soon render this q complete
and thorough educational institution
for the deaf and dumb of our State Our
best wishes go with the institution, it's
officers and pupils.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The Kansas excitement has not vet
fsubsided in this parish. Last Sunday
morning between twenty and thirty ne
groes left to put in their claim for "de
hundud and sixty acres, de mule, and
de lumber fer house, wild de carpenter
to bull it," After being snugly enscons-
ed in these splendid domicils, Governor
st. John will send a detachment of gold
en- winged angels from heaven to work
their crops.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-28

The case Of the State VS.. Beal, the
negro boy who killed his playmate on
the Davis plantation, near Manchac, by
striking him on the head with claw
hammer, was tried Thursday, and the
defendant found guilty. Owing to his
age (only about sixtcen) the jury rem
dered the verdict guilty, without cap
ital punishment, and accordingly bis
sentence will be imprisonment.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
POLITICIL VOTES.

WILL the next Congress want the flag of the de.
fmct Contederacy TO float over the National Cap.
itol?
JHS. TRAINER. of sleubenville Is spoken Of as
Il Democratic candidate FOR the Supreme Court of
Ohio.
THE Greeubackers arejubant over the accession
Of Ex-Governor Brown, leading Mississippi pol
iticiun,
KEARNEYs price for the electoral vote of Califor.
mia Is place In The Cabinet. Has he applied TO
Tilden by cipher?
THE Norrlstown Hefdld assures us that Cantain
Boyton Is not a Democrat, because he takes to
water TOO naturally,
GENERAL RICE Is growing in favor as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor OF Ohio, while TAFT
is increasing In favor with the Republicans.
THE New York Nation knows of no case on record
of good man In politics having repudiated a
wicked partner until he was publicly found out.
CoSdRRssNAN HEWITT, OF New York announces
himself Ns tired OF politics, and ready to devote
himsol to his private business which Is suffering
from inattentiOn,
THR Democratic administration at Texas runs
the State into debt $500 900 annually, and the Demo
cratic Legislature OF Louisiana has appropriated
100000 more than it, income for this year.
THE Springfield Republican, in announcing that
the Repubcgn party In Arkansas, after five years
grunt, that "Of course II e In Grants interest"
BILL introduced u the Rhode Island Senate
requires all ballots IN national, state, and town
elections 70 be of clear white paper, ana that they
mus, be iucused In envelopes before being voted.
SAM TuDES isa most forgying old saint, Not
withstanding his great anger mt smith Weed, the
latter still carries a private latch'key for No. 10
GramcTcy Park, and goes in day and night as he
pleascs.
TIM ohio Statesman predicts the election of
Bishop for Governor, Ewing for Senator and Thur.
man for President The editor should give himself
Il long rest after having given his prophetic powers
1 such strain.
| Mr.. RUSSELL, recently elected as GreenbackeT
10 Congress In North Carolina, Is preCociOus per-
son. He o rebel captain ut II years OF age and
was member of the State Legislature at 49, He IL
now 33 years of age.
s,,i, ~ ms In the Iast ee"tlnn fesdred 10 un,vnr
rantcd measures IN order 10 secure their political
ends is only TOO apparent" Is the confession of the
Wilmington On, - Star
ABOUT all the Republicans IN this State have set
tied down to the belief that General Grant will be
| the nominee II he does become the candidate
and the feeling in New York In 1880 continues as
at the present time he VIII carry the Empire State
by over 5000 malolity.--Nlo York hitcr 70 Chicago
' JONrRal.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
NEW PUBLIC4TIONS.

THE STATESMAN'5 YEARBOOK. Statistical
ana historical annual Of the states Of the civilized
world, fol the year 1879 by FREDERIC MATlS
Sixteenth animal publication. London Mac.
MILAN Il Co. WashingtOn J. ]. Chapman.
This volume contains about 800 pages of the
most valuable statistical information relating
to the governments aud countries Of the civil.
lied world Indeed, casual glance at its con.
tents brings to the mind the conviction that it
is without rival in usefulness as book Of
reference to the statesman, the student, aud
especially to the journalist. 1t contains com.
paratiye tables of area and population Of all
the great states Of the world; the density Of
population of the principal states of Europe,
also of the non-European countries; births,
deaths, aud marriages in the principal states OF
Europe; the import markets Of tho United
Kingdom in 1877 aud 1873, and tho mercan'
tile nayies of the principa States, to-
gether with chronicle Of principal events oil
tho year, 1t Is compact and intelligent in is
statistics, aud so judcionsly arranged and
adapted that, as book of reference, it is not
National Republican., 1879-02-28
PERSONAL.

DIR. j. c. WILSON, of Michigan, Is at Wormley's.
IT is not true that the widow Of Senator Wade Is
i'll.
Hos. W. D. wAsnDURNE, of Minnesota, is at VIII
lArds.
POSTMASTER T. 6. JAMES, of New York, has rooms
at Wiilard's.
o, voN MoHI and wife, of Berlin, are registered
at Wonnley's
HoN. J. d. WALKER, Of Arkansas, is booked at
the Riggs House.
Hon. JOSEPH r. HAwLEY, OF Hartford, Conn, is at
the Riggs House.
DIR. AND Mrs j. W. McLAIN, of New York, ore
guests at the Riggs House.
Hon. A. NJ. KINHALL and wife, of Ohio, are
guests at the EbDitt House.
Hon. THOMAS II. CANFIELD, of Vermont, has
rooms at the Ebbitt House.
HoS W. c. n. SWIFT, of Massachusetts is among
the guests at the Ebbitt House
EDWARD s. STOKES, the slayer of Jim Fisk Is
again in Lexington looking at race stock.
REV. 7. r.. CRAWFORD of Tung Chow, China was
among the arrivals at the Metropolitan yesterday
LIEuTESAST-Go ovERNOR SAYEIss of Texas, was
married to Miss Lena Walton, of Bastross, last
week.
Dn J. D. FIELDS and lady, of Manor, Tex, and
DIR. William II. Walton, OF Utica, ~ T., are guests
at the Arlington.
WIEN a 5000 clergyman Is offered $1,000 paste.
rate IL is styled call, whereas in point Of fact IL
is not n "cnll" but n raise"
Mr., WHrELAw RIED is to address the New York
state Press Association az its annual meeting ut
R0cneStef, on the 2lst OF June.
Is Powell County, Kentucky, last week, Mr.
George Johnston, ninety one years old was married
TO Miss Nancy Crow, aged nineteen.
MRs AUGUSTUS CLEVELAND of Paris; William d.
Bodinc, of Ohio; J. l.. Thompson, of Chicago. and
Charles Dana, of New York, are booked at Worm
leys.
Ex.GovERNoR ISRAEL WAsHnuRN, of Maine, was
attacked with sudden and severe Illness on Friday
last at his home in Portland, but at latest accounts
was improving.
JoHS BRADLEY, Of Philadelphia, so suffering from
heart disease that lie could not sit down lie
fOrtaby for the last nine years of his life, during
which time he only slept as he stood against the
side of the room, died last week.
Mr. MCGARRAHAN who distinguished himself
Wednesday night by pummeing Dom Piatt, was
at the Capitol tor short time yesterday, and re.
ceived marked attention. Some one sent him Il
large bouquet which was presented TO him by Mr..
G. i, Shaw, his attorney.
Dos MARCO A. SoTo, President of the Honduras
Republic is miracle of patriotism. Upon his
election he found the country bankrupt and used
great deal of his own large fortune IN improving
It's condition. lie, moreover refuses TO receive any
salary for his services.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
WHITE HOUSE hospitality.

Who manages the White House? This
is q conundrum which has engaged the at
tention of class of the habitues of the
ing levee for the season. BY strange
oversight, rs they think many who desired
TO attend that atiair were not invited, and
some who were invited received an invita-
tion of n very peculiar character 1t APP
pears that the press was entirely over
looked, except in one or two cases, where
veterans of newspaperdom were recognized
by invitations to the yestibule, that they
might enjoy, in all its iullness, the music of
the Marine Band. Those favored ones ap-
pear to be disgruntlcd in excess of those
who were entirely neglected. No one ap-
pears to understand why any gentleman
from Newspaper Row should be invited TO
the vestibule of the Palace under terms
which seemed to say to the recipient of
that marked favor "Thus far shalt thou go,
"and no farther'-and "here let thy proud
ambition be stayed"
Now, we claim and insist that the presi-
dent of free Republic has perfect and
| full right TO invite or leave uninvited any
other respectable American citizen when
he gathers around him his social jewels
but under what gauge of hospitality one OF
the so-called Bohemans of eminent respec-
liability should be invited exclusively to
the vestibule of the Palace, where the band,
the lacqueys, and the footmen form the
usual congregation, we fail clearly to COM
prehend. However, it is the prerogative
of the President or his most excellent lady
to draw the social line just rs they shal
decide under their sense of propriety. l
the invitations were issued under their die
tation, then all right. But if some sub
ordinate, without their knowledge ant
consent has taken the liberty to make III
vidious distinctions in the way of locating
guests, we deem it matter of simple duty
to advise the President of n proceeding that
in our view Of prOpriety, is not only I'M
usual, but exceedingly strange. 1t is in be
half of the yestibule guests that we indulg,
this remark, with the view simply of ascer
tanning whether these social distinctions ar
to be kept up in the future hospitalities o
the Executive Mansion. On this point
however, we are not disposed to be inter
meddling or oyer-ofiicious, but this much i
due to the fidelity of history to say-the oc
casion in question was purely n court aflhi
and the invitations were confined strictly
within the bounds of official relation to th
Government. This fact should solace an.
one who feels that he has been neglected t
an extent that has established within him
self grief.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

THE delegation of Republican Congress-
men from the Pacific slope, who waited on
the President few days ago to urge him to
sign the anti-C Chinese bill, had barely re-
turned to their seats at the Capitol when q
Democratic delegation of members from the
same section made similar raid upon the
Executive. Both parties were thus enabled
to make record against the further whole
sale importation of non-voting cheap labor
through the Golden Gate, and each will be
equally responsible for the failure of their
respective efforts in the event of veto.
But it seems that Senator GROVER, as the
spokesman of the Democratic delegation ,
went so far rs to say that the bill was 'of
too much importance to all the people of
the Pacific slope to be viewed from party
grounds This disavowal of partisan in
terest i'll the premises undoubtedly pro-
ceeded from the fact that the bill is pract-
cally of Republican origin, as it is also q
measure of Republican adoption, for it could
not have passed either House without the
consent and approval of the Republican
members. In fact, the most effective and
earnest speech made in its favor was deliv-
cred in the House by Mr.. PAGE, Of Cali.
| foTnia.