Louisiana capitolian., 1880-05-22
$itu1dap's edition.

The warm weather has sot In on III
in earnest. 1t suits the growing crops
Anely, but 10 fesrfally narrowing to =
mans feelings.
Tho Sheriff and Tax Collector Of this
parisl, publishes, In this issue, an impor-
tant notice to license taxpayers. We
advise those interested to "makc haste
and be wisc."
Tho river Is falling rapidly, and tho
Plaqncminc South advises people to
'1ook out for fcvcrs." A ittlo less beer,
Bro. Sl,anks, aud you wonld offer us
moro pleasant dreams.
Talmagc says office holders should
have call from heaven the Same as
preachers They may look above for
their calling, but their election must
come from HIRE below.
ENGINE NANrEp-Refcrsnce to our
advertising columns will give informa-
ton to parties desiring to sell an eight
or ten horse power engine. Apurchaser
will bc found by applying at this office.
A young lady recently presented her
lover with an claboratoly constructed
pcn.wipcr, and was astonishcd the fol.
lowing Sunday to zee him come into
church wearing it ns o cravat. lIe was
the sou of u man who didn't subscribe
for his local paper.
Hyanls told ns that his roller had
"rolled out" this week. We offered him
"rolling pin;' but he told us he
wanted somtliin' soft, that would bring
out the type" We felt like suggesting
Tint one soft thing in his Office was
enough, but visions Of llourishing roll.
or stock, which he held in his beer mus.
clcd hand sealed our lips till he left to
make call on his friends and relatives
in the parish Jail.
ScnEAM!-That il Lucas Litty, the
Third street confrctoncr inserts m ad-
vcrtiscmcnt in this issue notifying the
public that he has fitted up an elegant
parlor, where he is prepared to furnish
the best of ice cream and confectionc-
rics to ladies and gentlemen, in the most
approved style. Baton Rouge has long
needed such u resort, especially ut this
time, when forward ia the motto at the
Capital City. We know Of DO one whose
skiu and courteous manners iS better
suited to conduct u tirst-cas, confcc.
tioncry than our clever young friend.
The boys of'e0, will please accept our
thanks in appreciation for their kind in.
vition to attend their basket picnic, at
Sc6tt's Bluff, on Wednesday next, May
26th. They have secured the ting boat
Nellie to transport the party to the
grounds The dancing will tako place
under the guidance Of Pages renowned
orchestra. We are happy to note this
revival among our young people indica
ting a return to tho gay times Of past
years. Scott's Bluffs command the Mis-
s;ssippi aud offer shady grove, famed
by breeze which comes across and il
freshcned by the Great Father Of Waters
Mcssrs. G. Bauer, s. Farnnbacher, II
Tomlinson, W. }. Nachman, II. Tracey
JOS, Craney, II. Walsh, compose Tie
Committee Of Arrangements.
Godcy's Lady's Book for June is most
attractive number, full Of good things
from cover to cover. First, Darlcy't
exquisite illustration greecs ns, the
naughty urcl,in, familiar to us all, who
crrcps like snail, unwillingly to school,
while his mother chides and his sister
smiles, az generation after generation
has done since the great first poet dcs.
cribcd the scene. Then wc find in fash.
ion and work department worry large
variety Of suggestive matter for lady,
use. Summer wardrobcs and summer
employment have the best Of guides in
these pages. The literary department
svery fine, fully up to the usual higl
standard Of the magazine. Christian
Reid's story increases in interest, ant
tho new serial 'Glenarchan' is continued
in the most interesting pages Mrs. T.
y Church contributes Oue Of her cyccl