Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-11-02
Bayou SARA n FLAMES !!
GENERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
LOST.-SCPPOSED TO BE The
WORK OF AN INCENDIARl.
SMALL INSURANCE

At about three o'clock Saturday night,
Mr.. MARTINEZ gave the alarm OF IRE
which was seen by parties who were
fortunately waiting for boat. An en-
trance was effected by force through
Picard Il Yields store, when 1t was
seen that the tire was i'll their stable.
As the parties approached the flames,
they were driven back by the explosion
of key of powder, which was soon fol-
lowed b. another. The flames rapidly
spread to the adjoining buildings and
they were soon found TO he beyond con-
troll.
II would have been impossible" TO have
funud u more unfortunate t'mc than
this for so terrible a calamity, as every
ono had laid in heavy stocks.
By the valiant service OF the noble
6rsmcn, the flames were kept within
the bohnds of the block in which they
originated. and even the livery stable
and brick house formerly occupied by
M. White, located on this square, were
saved. Mrs. Whitolnan's jce-honse and
Mr. Fishers store were saved with great
difficulty. The sufferers wero Mess;s
Simon Hart, Brown & Co., Martinez,
Miller e. Co., Decker Alexander Irvine
Picard 4 Weld, the last three sustain
ing the heaviest losses. SO rapidly tllu
the flames increase and spread that it
was with difficulty in some cases, that
human life was saved. 1t is impossible
to estimate Or even approximate the
amount of loss sustained. Amount OF
insurance not known, but comparative
ly little in proportion to the damage
done. 1t is said that the members of
the fire company distinguished them
selves by their rare oxertions and I'M
compromising endurance. The fire is
said to be the work of an inccndiary
and in case the miserable wretch is dis
covered the citizens promise to give Il
first class public road stretching.
The election is progressing very Iul-
- city thus far, as but little activity is
being manifested by the supporters of
tho rival tickets. The apathy of the
Democrats OF this parish is bringing its
fruits yisibly in the rc-appcarance
around the polls of the Radical FOUNDERS
of the days gone by. The otfshoots of
the Custom House, led by the notorious
Beverly Baranco arc pushing forward
the new reconstruction ticket of Gar
field and Smith as tOrctastc of the
return of the carpet-bag regime, should
their ticket be elected. We hope that
the principle of self-prcservation will
bring the Democrats to their senses and
cause them, at least, to cast full vote.
The Sunday and anti-Sdnday law
men are hard at work, canvassing ac-
lively on both sides of this measure, to
the ,lctrmcnt we fear of the vital issue
that is to b settled on this day.
WANTED-A situation for Young
man who is frst-class book-kcepcr,
having had experience in single or dou,
bic entry also a good salesman of a
humber Of years experience. The best
recommendation and endorsement given.
Fair salary in n respectable business
desired. Apply at this office.
II is said that Baton Rouge is to have
, steam laundry soon, with capacity tc
accommodate the entire city. This is
an enterprise that would certainly pay
and we hope the parties interested VIII
receive encouragement sufficient to car
rv their project into execution.
Mr.. George Henderson, the faithful
and competent Auditor of Accounts OF
the City Council, has returned from a
Trim to San Antonio, where he has been
breathing the pure air of that Italy OF
,.;,, for snyarol weeks. He looks
rciuvcnated by at least ten years.
Look for Mr.. Joshua BesIs new adver-
tisementsin Thnrsday's issu'--to" late
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