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Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

A little old, hut soa ;onablc: Rec entity
y nation made her appearance on the
piazza where her daughter and the lat
tcl's young man hal gone several hours
before to enjoy the evening ar and
noonshinc, and began looking around
as if she had lost something. "What
are you looking for, ma ?" asked tho
young lady. "rhe morning papers,"
was tic reply. The porch was vacated.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

An Eng'ishmau says that no other
people in the world, so far as he
knows, can equal the Arkansans in
off-hand cxaggeations. "Do you see
that spring over there, stranger =
one of them said to him, not long ago
"Yes," he replied. "Well, that's an
iron spring, that is, and it's so mighty
powerful that the horses about here
that drink the water of it never have
to be shod. The shoes Just grow on
their feet naturally"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

The people Of Dalls county, Texas,
are troubled with u plague of flies
says a Dallas special to the Galveston
News of the l4th: ''It is impossible
to work horses or mules six miles
south of this city during the day on
account Of flies. They made their
appearance in swans about q week
ago. J. Miller, farming in the neigh
borhood, came to town to-day to gct
lumber to shut out the light in his
stables, 50 that his animals may rest
during the day and be worked during
the night"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

The Chicago Spiritual Journal ex-
plains that Tanner did not really fast
--impalpable spirits fed him i'npcr-
ccptible food. hut somehow those
"impalpable spirits with their i'nper-
ceptiblc food' did not keep the poor
devil from losing nearly thirty pounds
of flesh
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

There is u young and handsome
woman at Saratoga who wears a
large diamond ring on each Of her
eight fingers whenever she is seen,
whether at breakfast Or by gaslight.
She also wears diamonds in her hair,
large soltaires in her ears, bracelets
and pins set with these rare jewels,
and ono night she wore Il diamond
cross five or six incccs long. A saucy
letter writer says she is suspected OF
also having ankles and gartcrs clasp
cd with diamonds, as well as shot
nucklcs. Who she is is u mystery
and she is properly referred to as "tht
diamond princess
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

A Paris merchant, who has been
several tues robbed by unfa'tif"'
cashiers, has invented an infailible
test of competency. The cashier pre-
sents himself, offers his services,
shows bis reference. Then the mcr-
chant: "Sllow me how you would
erase mistake in youriisures" I" The
aspiring cashier sets to work with
scraper. ink eraser, and what not, and
if he succeeds in destroying all trace
of the erasure he is invited to take
his hat and his leave.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

The Grcenbackcrs always seem to
be very busy, but there arc no results
They remind one of the fellow turn
ing the handle of the peanut rooster
A granger, who had been looking or
for half an hour, at last got out of pa
tience, and bawled out: "Hullo
you feller, why don't you play some
thing -
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

Here is Il little incident suggestive
of Gen. Itucock's great popularity
At the PERCEPTION" to Garfield in New
York, Gen. Arson 6. McCook, u wal
worn veteran of the Gan iield school
attempted to cliticise Gen. Hancock
whelcupon he was interrupted by q
volley of cheers for Hancock. There
was tl1crupon shower Of Kisses from
those nearest the speaker but it was
at once silcnced by another ringing
cheer for Gen. Hancock.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26
For tho Press Convention to be held Oct 4th
BATON ROUGE,

Surar Planter. Patriot Democrat Southern
Wa,rbman. Folcana Sentinel, New Orleans
Democrat, Grecnsburg Gazette Amite CITY
Independent Grctna Conricr. Shreveport Daily
Times, North Louisiana journal, Morgan CitS
Review, 1bervillc Sonth, Marksville Bulletin
Lake Charles Echo, Lafayette Advertiser
Pointe Coupee Record, Eichand Beacon Min
den Democrat, Opelo"sas Democrat Donaldson
vile Chief, Morchopso Clarion, ST. berhato
Eaylo--TOtal, %.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

What pity that u big heart is so
often compelled to keep company
with u small income New York
News. Rather, what pity that big
income is so often compelled to keep
company with % small heart.-Boston
Transcript.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

Kansas girls walk seven miles bare
footed to trade u dozen eggs at Il
country store for u spool Of thread
Nothing stuck up about girls who are
Cut ont for No. wives.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

The difference between the Repub-
lican scheme of q solid North and
the Democratic fact of a solid South
is this: The Republicans are striving
to fire the Northern heart and organ
izc a solid North to pcrsecute the
South, overthrow the constitution
and centraIizc the government. The
solid South is u solid movement Of
the Southern people to support the
Democrats of every section of the
Union in maint.ing the constitution
and extending the blessings of free
government to every State.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

The telegraph brings us t|'e painful
intelligence that Hon. II. NJ. Spofiord,
our long wronged Senator, is dead.
He died at Sulphur Springs, West
Virginia, where he had gone for his
health. He was one Of the most bril-
liant men and prominent lawyers in
Louisiana, and his loss will prove a
serious one to our State. Great and
good, upright and noble, his hc;,rtand
hand have ever been true to his peo-
pie. In the year 1877 he was elected
U. S. Senator by the Democratic Leg
islature, but with that higll-lIanded
disregard of law and justice, so char
actcristic of the Republican party,
they ignored his claims aud admitted
instead, Kellogg, the corrupt viper
and unprinciplcd villain, who was
chosen by q body Of hybrid rene
gadcs and usurpcrs-so- called Legis-
laturc--whosc lcsions dispersed and
powers died when Hayes, tho Fraud
ulcnt, refused to sustain them with
Federal bayonets. This is one of the
oppressive wrongs Of the Republican
party which will hang like an incubus
upon its dcvotces, while it reflects
upon Senator Spofford the shining
light Of martyrdom. His ashes will
rest in peaceful rcpose, but the guilt,
conscienccs of those who stole lii
bright shield of authority aud useful
ness i'll the Senate Chamber, will con-
stautly ring with reminders Of thei'
damning crime.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

NO. States: The subscriptions to
the bonds of the New Orleans Pacific
Railway, offered q few days ago, it
would seem, have been readily taken
up, as we learn by telegraph that in
New York yesterday two millions in
bonds and one million in stock were
subscribed. This looks as if this rail
road enterprise was favombly regard
ed and its completion would not be
DELAYED.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26
N RS. LEONARD.

From Baton Rouge,
LIAS taken chargeof Dr. GOTTER'S HOUSE
IL 1e2, 81. Charles street, between GiroA and
Julia, nearly opposite Exposition Hall The
Honse II elegantly furnished, aud frskclass
Board. with or without Rooms, may be had At
very reasonable terms. She invites her many
old friends and patrons, a. well as other tran.
silent guests to give her call and convince
themselves. augl9 3m.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-26

Brick Pomcroy says it must bc that
the world is coming to an end, when
the Advocate, of Waverly, New York,
for fifteen years q red-hot Republican
paper, harls down the name of Gar
field and runs up that of Hancock. II
was in 1868, especially, that the editor
of the Advocate wanted us mObbed
for saying that honest men could not
always support the Republican party
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16

Bf1eH NAehGAOhs
 A telephone line is to be constructed in Birmingham, Derby and Ansonia, which will be connected with this city.
 Mrs Hunter, 119 Orange street, is selling summer millinery at sacrifice to close the business. See advertisement.
 The North church ladies give strawberry and ice cream festival at their chapel on Tenn ple street this and tomorrow evenings.
 The Germans of Meriden have pledged S625 towards $1,OOO necessary to secure a building lot for the German-English school. Prof. s. G. Hubbard, of the Yale Medical School determined last October to resign his position at the coming Commencement, and such we learn is at present his intention.
 Tickets for the Providence boat races, to 20 and return, will be sold over the Shore Line road to-day for five dollars, which will be good until the 18th. Tickets may be ob- tained at the office in the new depot.
 The remains of William Meaney, who was killed on the Air Line railroad Monday, were brought to this city yesterday morning on the train reaching here at o'clock. The funeral will take place from No. 30 Canal street this afternoon at half-past o'clock
 A bill was passed in Congress Monday au- thorizing the Secretary of the Interior to place on the pension rolls totally disabled soldiers of the late war at the same rate of pension as soldiers who have lost both arms and legs. The pension amounts to seventy two dollars per month.
 William Stuckley, Danbury boy aged 10 years, was killed Saturday evening by falling from the sweep of horse power which was used for lifting large stone on the railroad extension. He was struck by the sweep and thrown against the frame work with such force as to crush his breast in.
 The body found last Monday on the beach at Stamford has been identified by effects found upon it as that of Patrick Matthews, who was lost overheard on the 2d of April from the brig Florence off Captains Island. He was struck by the main sheet and went to the bottom. Matthews belonged in this city and leaves a poor widow and four children.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Bonrd of HenIth.

The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Health was held last evening. Present Drs. Cheneya and Winchen and Messrs. Welch and Sperry. In the absence of Professor Brewer L. W. Sperry was called to the chair.
 The weekly reports of the Sanitary Inspec- tors were read and ordered on file.
 Dr. Winchen, from the committee appoint ed to consider bids for removal of garbage, stated that there were some points that had not been settled, and owing to the absence of the Mayor from the city he would simply report progress. He said the committee would undoubtedly be able to report at the next meeting. Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
The Railroads.

As one of the night freight trains on the New York New Haven and Hartford road coming east was passing the station at Mama roneck Tuesday night, some kegs on the depot platform rolled off on to the track and caused one of the cars to leave the rails. The de- railed car was badly smashed up by the acci- dent The 11:15 train was delayed about three quarters of an hour by the accident. The freight left the damaged car behind, but was delayed some time. wrecking train went down from this city and removed the debris and brought the car back to this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
A Mysterious Accident,

James E. Els, who lives on Allingtown hill, came to the city yesterday afternoon, and becoming intoxicated. either wandered or was enticed into the house rear of Union street below the Fair street bridge which is occupied by colored people. Last evening he was pitched or fell out of a second story window to the railroad track-in rear of the building, and by the fall his knee was se- verely fractured. Dr. Sweet was called, and after setting the fractured limb went with the unfortunate man to his home No ar rests were made from the fact that Els could not give any idea how the accident occurred.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Military.

At the annual spring target shoot of the German Independent Rifle Go. at Schutzen Park, prizes were won as follows: First prize, D. Corves, with a score of 40 out of a possible 54 points. Fred. Pfoeger, second prize, score 3S; H. B. Moore, third, score 31 Adam Ryder, fourth, score 30. There was also shooting on the all-comers' target, H. B. Moore taking first prize with score of A D. Corves, second, score A. Henry Ronald, third, score B, and Charles Klam- burg fourth, score 31. On the point target H. B. Moore took first prize with score of 27, and E. w. Whitlock second, score 10. The State street road was lively with omni- bus loads and extra travel generally
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
NInety-Third Birthday Celebrated.

Yesterdays Hartford Times says: Mrs. Lima Goodrich, of New Britain, celebrates her 93d birthday to-day at her residence on North Stanley street, her friends from New Haven, Wallingford and New Britain, to the number of twenty-five, uniting with her on the happy occasion Mrs. Goodrich is re- markedly active lady for one of her age, cul- tivating her own garden, which is looking finely, and keeping her own house, which ad- joins that of her son-in-law, Cyrus Judd. Mrs Goodrich has been the mother of ten children six of whom alive and reside in New Britain, namely: Messrs. Page, Samuel and Henry, and three daughters, one the wife of John Spring, another the wife of Dwight Parsons Park street,, and the last the wife of Cyrus Judd Mrs. Goodrich is in excel lent health, never disturbs her bed to take 8 nap during the day, nor allows any one else to do so. She takes great pleasure in read ing the news of the day, and is much inter ested in all that is occurring day by day.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
The Bonded Warehouse.

Senator Platt has interested himself in the application of the importing merchants of New Haven for bonded warehouse, and yesterday Mir. Moves letter was replied to by Secretary Sherman as follows:
 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June 12, 1880. have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of the letter of MT Benjamin Moves transmitting the peti- tion of certain business firms of New Haven, Conn, for the establishment of Government store at New Haven for warehouse purposes
 He then quotes from the law of Congress showing that there are three classes of ware houses, and then closes as follows: Ut is respectfully suggested that one or of the merchants signing the petition transmitted make application to bond the building referred to therein. Such application will be promptly and fla vorably considered.
 Very Respectfully,
 JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary Treasury.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Building Lot.

The auction sale on York street yesterday morning, B. c. Lake auctioneer, drew out a number of moneyed men and others interest ed in real estate and quite gathering of spectators The bidding was confined to two parties. The lot was finally struck off for $59 per foot to Dr. J. P. Phillips for Dr. Bronson, who owns the several new brick houses erected recently in the vicinity on the same side of the way. The lot sold is 45 feet from Wall street, and 40 feet front by about 12O deep. Real estate men say that that is very low figure for land in that locality.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Runaway.

There was a sensation at the new depot yesterday afternoon. The cause was the spectacle of runaway team coming at full speed down the tracks from the Long Wharf crossing. It belonged to Strong, Barnes & Hart. The wagon ran into an Air Line car This freed the horse, which then took to the depot platform, and kept on until it came pretty close to the locomotive luna of the express train, which had just arrived. The horse at this point was stopped by a bystander and the animal secured. The team started from Long Wharf. The harness was damaged, one of the wagon wheels was smashed and the shafts broken. The horse was unhurt.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16

It costs little if any more to be fitted with stylish, well-made shoes, and the contrast to people of taste is strongly against the half dollar a. gentleman may save by buying coarse, iH=ftting pair. W. B. Tenn $ Go. endeavor to combine in their shoes those qualities that are indispensable for comfort. We only advertise shoes at less prices than usual when we are fortunate enough to find 6 large job lot of desirable goods at much less than the cost of manufacture. We sell no shoddy at any price. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Another invoice of ladies' French goat pump-sole button boots, light attractive sizes in A, B, c and D widths-the advance guard of one thousand pairs of these goods purchased at less than the cost of making and stock. We continue the price-one dollar and ninety-fve cents. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. "Burt's" lasts this season are simply per feet. The French kid boot, light house boots, we sell of this make are very satisfactory. WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
 We advertise infants kid button boots at 75 cents-the same goods we have sold at $1. WALLACE B. FENN 6 Go. Saturday morning we shall fill our east window with ladies' French goat button boots at $1.95. WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
 Boys Oxford ties and strap shoes. WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
 All styles of mems fine shoes made to meas ure WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
 Ladies sandal and button slippers in great variety. WALLACE B. FENN $ Go.
 ''job lot' of ladies' French kid toilet slippers at $1. 50. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. j12 At
 Dr. Shears Yale cure for fever and ague, dumb ague, malaria, etc., at 340 Chapel st.
 Two PIasters i'm One.
 The finest medicinal combination yet eff fected in external remediesi is Dr. Grosvenors Bellanodyne Porus P1asters, in which the pain relieving properties of the Belladonna Plaster and counter-irritant qualities of the Capsiein are harmoniously blended. With them is united washed and purified rubber, without the of benzine or other volatile, by which the full strength is preserved, noth- ing being lost by evaporation. Physicians prescribe it for rheumatism, neuralgia, pleurisy, sciatica and other painful and in- fammatory diseases
 Sold by c. R. Converse, 165 Grand street.
 i7MWSaw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
VOL. XLVIH.
Wednesday Morning, June 16, 1880.


Antique Lace Curtains-H. W. Foster. At Druggists -Kidney-Wort. Bonds and Stocks-Bunnen & Scranton. Colburn's Mustard-Grocers and Druggists. Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup-At Druggists. Dress Ties-Smith & Stone. Entertainment-W Workers Mission. Furniture, etc.--H. B. Armstrong Co. Furniture Repairing-Yeomans Bros. For Sale-Buggies- W. MorrelL Harrigan & Hart-Coe's Opera House. Kidney -Wort-At Druggists. Malt Bitters-At Druggists. Millinery at Cost-Mrs. Hunter. Meeting on Sewers. Meats and Vegetables-F. s. Andrew SE Co. Providence Boat Races-Shore Line R. R. Strawberry Festival-Ladies of the North Church. Tarrants Seltzer Aperient-At Druggists. Vegetable Compound-Lydia E. Pinkham. Wanted-Carriage Trimmer-Wm. H. Meloney. wanted-Girl-93 Ward Street.
 Wanted-Situation-7 Carlisle Street. wanted-Situation-3 Elm Street.
 wanted-Situation- Rose Street.
 Wanted -Situation-2 Laurel Street. White Stone Jewelry-Smith < Stone.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Alhanv vs. Yale

The Yale University and Albany hines play to-day and tomorrow at the Howard avenue grounds. The Albanys have been once de- feated by the Yale nine and will work hard to beat them. They have improved in batting and a lively, well contested game can be looked for. Yale has, moreover, lost only one game this season to a professional or other nine
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Incendiary.

An attempt to burn the store and store house of Charles Jennings, shipping mer- chant, Southport, was made Saturday after noon about o'clock. When first discovered the fire had made considerable headway. The prompt action of the crew of the sloop Mary Elizabeth, lying at the dock within twenty feet, prevented serious confagration. On account of the dryness of the wood the fire spread with great rapiditY
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Weddings.

Yesterday afternoon at three o'clock at St. Johns R. c. church a wedding took place. The contracting parties were Miss Alice T. Reilly, fifth daughter of Bernard Reilly, Esq, and Mir. John J. Dinnen, also of this city. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Father Pagan, of Naugatuck, an old friend of the brides family. The occasion was honored also in the presence of Rev. Father Carmody, of New Britain, so long identified with the interests of St. Johns church Miss Fannie Stack was bridesmaid and MT. Terrence Din nen, brother of the groom, was best man. The toilet of the bride, fine lowered silk, richly trimmed, excited many admiring glan- .ces from the feminine portion of the audi ence. The happy couple left on the 5:20 train for Saratoga. There was @ large num- Der of beautiful gifts The brides father presented his daughter with a handsome building lot. A host of well wishes follow the happy pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Dress ties at Smith & stone's.

Furniture Repairing, Upholstering, Etc.
 Yeomans Bros. respectfully announce that they are now located at 96 George street. All kinds of furniture neatly and satisfactorily repaired Chairs reseated, sofas, lounges, bureaus, etc, etc., repaired and vanished. Prices reasonably low. Patronage solicited
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
ssI Don't Want & Plaster

said a sick man to druggist, 'can't you give me something to cure me?p His symp- toms were lame back and disordered urine, and were sure indication of kidney disease The druggist told him to use Kidney Wort and in a short time it effected complete cure Have you these symptoms? Then get box to-day-before you become incura- b1e. It is the cure; safe and sure.
 ie9 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
Enterta inments.


 Tomorrow evening Augustin Daly's ''Roy- al Middy" will be presented at Goes Opera House. The play has proved to be one of the greatest attractions ever put upon the stage. Humorous in dialogue, rich in mu- sic, most gorgeously adorned and costumed, it does infinite credit to all concerned in its inception, preparation and presentation. '" Such is the judgment of New York dailies. The sale of reserved seats yesterday indicates a crowded house.
 HARRIGAN AND HART.
 On next Saturday evening Harrigan and Hart's combination from their own theatre, 514 Broadway, New York, will appear at Goes Opera House. The play to be present ed is Edward Harrigan's latest success, en- titled ''The Mulligan Guards Surprise" They will bring company of fifty artists, and all their new and popular melodies will be intro duced. The sale of reserved seats will com mence at the box office tomorrow morning.
 FOOT GUARDS FESTIVAL
 The fair and festival under the auspices of the lady friends of the Governors Foot Guards opened in Union Armory last even- ing. There was large attendance of mill tary and civilians who were accompanied by handsome and richly dressed ladies. The ladies in waiting at the various tables dis posed of 8 large number of fancy and useful articles, and the ice cream strawberries disappeared as if by magic. The music was fine and the dancing greatly enjoyed. Among the articles to be disposed of by lot was very handsome loaf of cake, splen- did music box, two bedqui1ts and a very handsome landscape engraving The Blues have presented very beautiful bou- quet, which will be presented this evening to the handsomest lady in the hall Lemonade, soda and other temperance drinks are pro- vided in abundance, and everything is sold at reasonable rates. Among the articles on sale are splendid selections from Benjamin & Ford, Cutler, Cornelius Pierpont, Dickerman of the City Market and others The voting on the Rogers group, s'One More Shot, which is to be presented to the most popular military company in the city was quite brisk, and at F o'clock last evening stood as follows: Go. F, %; Co. D, 20; Co. E, z; Go. B, 6. The fair and festival will be open again this evening, and there will no doubt be large attendance.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-16
alew 9aeen aailg ge1orniag yoarnal and Gonrier.

A .'black and tan' dog with the owners name and register number on his collar was lost from No. 70 Dickerman street on Mon day evening. The finder will confer favor by returning him to the owner.