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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25
AN EXTRA SESSION.


sition to any line of policy which the
Governor may have designed for the
better guidance Of public affairs in
this State, that we join in the request
that he issue a call for an extra ses-
sion of the General Assembly, to be
holden either in November or Decem-
Der next, for the consideration of GER
tain measures which demand legis-
lative action before the regular ses-
sion of May 1882.
The most important matter to be
acted upon, is the revenue act, which,
if not revised before the coming year
will affect disastrously the credit of
the State and greatly embarrass the
parochial and municipal authorities
throughout the State, who, in the
matter of licences, are restricted to
the limit fixed by the Legislature.
The present revenue bill, with ref
erence to the licences, has operated
very badly during the presen. year.
Not only has it not brought in an
amount sufficient to cover the appro-
priations for this year, thus causing
great depreciation in State paper,
but it has also cut down, proportion
ately, both parochial and municipal
revenues, in the country parishes,
where the present system cannot
operate so we'll even, as in New Or
leans.
We will cite Baton Rouge as an ex-
ample, where the operations of the
Revenue Act have diminished the re-
ceipts from licenses fully one-half of
the ordinary amount, thereby greatly
hampering the Council by taking
away it's wherewith to do much ne ed
ed public work.
Were a different system than the
present adopted by the Legislature,
we doubt not that while the people
would scarcely feel the difference, the
credit of the State would be fully re-
stored andthe parochial and munich
pal governments enabled very mate
rally to amelorate the general condi-
ton of affairs.
We will not dwell upon the neces-
sity which will arise for the adoption
of an appropriation bill to support
the public institutions, leyees, schools,
judicial and State officers, during the
first half of the coming year.
With these matters satisfactorily
arranged, we can see nothing to i'm
pede the great march Of improvement
that is going on from one end Of the
State to the other.
We readily understand the reluc-
lance that the Governor has to reopen
the wranglings that characterized the
last session of the Assembly, which
in common with the mass of the peo-
pie he would prefer to see postponed
until the regular session.
This he can accomplish by speci-
flying infinitely the objects for which
the extra session is called.
We have had occasion to notice
the intense desire that Gov. Wilt
has to do all that his judgement sug-
gests for the advancement of the pub
lie good, which he has constantly
kept in view amid the difficulties
which have surrounded him while
recognizing the State Government
under the provis ions Of the new Con
stitution, with a Legislature that has
made, through want Of harmony
principally, almost too many blum.
ders.
For the reasons we have enumer.
ated in the above, if for no other, W.
hope that the Governor will see fit tt
issue the needed call.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

New jersey widow couldn't earn
Sc week at the wash-tub. She be-
came q clairvoyant and her income in
creased to 800. 1t just shows that a
man begrudges the quarter that he pays
for washing his shirt, but will pay lib
orally for the privilege of being lied to.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

Owing to the low condition OF water
in the James river, resulting from the
continued drouth, Richmond, Va, is
suffering from the worst water famine
ever known by the people there.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

They asked a Cincinnati man who had
been to Paris if the Jardin Mabille was
an immoral place. "By Jove," said he,
81 didn't stop to notice. | just joined
in the fun"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

The tide Of foreign emigration to
this country shows no abatement. Du-
ring the month of July the immigrants
arriving in the United States numbered
56,607.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

The French learned something at our
Centennial, and now over 100 French
daily papers are printed on American
newspaper printing presses.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

Maj. Daniel, the Democratic candi-
date for governor of Virginia, has pale
beardless face and boyish expression,
reminding one of Byron,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

The Anti PrOhibitionists have carried
Tuscaloosa, Ala, by 400 majority, and
the county in which it is situated by $50.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25
THE CAPICIOUS MISSISSIPPI.

Major Benyaurd, OF the IS. Engi-
neer Corps, confirms in a letter the
oft repeated assertion that there is
serious danger that the Mississippi
will gradually turn it's waters towards
the Channel of the Atchafalaya,
which has already become the re-
ceptacle of those of the Red River,
not drop of which now enters the
Mississippi.
The injury is incalculable that
would be inflicted on the two hun
dred and seventy miles of coast lying
between the mouth of Red River and
the Balize.
1t is to New Orleans, however, that
the greatest damage would be done,
as under all probability her port
would suddenly be closed at the pass
es, the jetties becoming useless
work and their cost of Millions a to-
tai loss to the Government.
The calamity may yet be averted
by prompt action before the great
river begins to rise.
1t behOoves, there fore, our State
authorities and Representatives in
Congress to take the necessary steps
to call the attention of the general
Government to the impending dan
ger. Ere Congressional action can
be had, it may become too late to ar
rest the giant whose nnaccountable
freaks have brought about the most
unexpected changes.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

The present drouth in sections of Ken
lucky has not been equalled for seven
years. n
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25
LOCUST DALE ACADEMY,
MADISON COUNTY, VA,
Near Rapidan Station. Va.

DAVID +. BOYD. Principal.
g.
A BLY, ASSISTED IN THE ACADEMIC
II Department by Graduates of the Universe.
ty of Virginia, and BY competent Officer in the
Military Department
This Academy has been long establishedsand
successfully conducted. 1t is mainly Prepar.
atory School for the University OF Virginia !;
and the instruction, therefore, in Mathematics
and in the Ancient and Modern Languages, in.
Guiding the English ia very thorough.
The Location is in one of the HEALTHIEST
| and most Beautiful portions OF Piedmont, vir.
gnia under the Blue Ridge and near the Rapid
an River, and in an Intelligent and Highly Re-
fined Community, with Churches Of various De-
| nominations convenient.
The Buildings and Grounds are extensive and
attractive, and specially adapted To the pur-
poses of Boarding School.
The Session begins the third Monday in
September, and closes the third Thurs.
day i'm June.
The terms are 5000 for Session Of nine ,9)
months for every expense except Clothing,
Text Books and Medical Attendance.
This is Private School, and under the ALSO.
Lutte control of the Principal.
! For further information, address the under.
| signed at Baton Rouge La, till August ist, at
ter that time at Locust Dale z. o., Madison
County, Virginia. ID. F. BOYD, Principal.
| July 9th, 1881, tw 3m.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

The popular belief is that the Presi
dents end is near.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

Louisiana is tenth On the list of salt
producing States.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25
At Bea1'9!

At Bea1'5!
MACARONI. Choicest Imported.
YEAST CAKES. Best Make, Fresh.
ROASTED COFFEE. Fresh and good.
PINE APPLE. New Packing, sliced.
DAT MEAL Best Fresh Milled
CHOCOLATE. Bakers German Sweet
COCOA. Strictly Choice, half pound tins.
BARLEY. Fresh and Good.
PICKLED ONIONS. Best English
LOBSTER. One pound Cans, New Packing.
SALMON. One pound Cans New Packing.
MACKEREL. One pound Cans, New packing
CLANS. One pound Cans, New Packing
CLAM CHOWDER. 3 ID. Cans New England
FISH 30 ID. Cans, 80
CHEESE. Sap Sage, Fresh Stock.
Fancy American, New York.
MILK Strictly Fresh, Eagle.
BAKING POWDERS. Horsford' and Royal
RED BEANS. Very Fine Kidney.
ASPARAGUS. Choice New Crop
BLACK PEPPER. Ground and whole.
SHAKER PRESERVES. Packing of 1881.
SEA TROUT..3 pound Cans, excellent
MUSTARD SARDINES. American.
OYSTERS. Eastern and Southern.
CANNED FIGS. Louisiana, Heavy Syrup.
just received at Family Grocery of
aug23 JOSHUA BEAL.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

Two Mormon preachers were recently
driven out of St. Clair county, Ala.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

J. R. Alcee Gauthreaux, jumped a
bond of $500, in Toronto, lately,
and skipped to parts unknown.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25

A Western actor is named Tongue
His name is in everybody's mouth.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-25
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY
Baton Rouge. La.

Baton Rouge, La.
THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER THE DI.
l. rection of the Sisters of St. Josephs, is
situated short distance from the river, in q
very healthy locality
The course of study includes ali the higher,
as also the elementary branches Of the English
and French languages. Every attention is given
to the politeness health AMI comfort of the pupils
The Academic year begins on the First
Monday of September. and closes about
the latter part of June.
TERMS.
Board, tuition and washing per annum.. $3.50 90
Music Painting and Drawing form extra charg.
es. Plain Sewing and Fancy Work in all lis
varieties, taught without additional charge
Fer further particulars, apply to
MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

TO make frosting smooth on the
Op and sides of cake, dip your knife
into hot water.
1T half a tablespoonful of vineyards
added to the dark portion Of MARBLE
cake 1t improves it.
When cooking onions, puta tin cup
Of vinegar on the stove to boil, and
there will be no disagreeable odor.
Apple Shortcake.-Make the cake
of biscuit dough, with tablespoonful
of sugar added to it; or take one-half
cupful of lard and half cupful of but
ter, and cut them into quart of flour.
-Mush Mullins. Make Indian mush
as ordinarily do, and when cold thin it
with one quart of milk and stir in few
handfuls Of wheat flour, seven eggs,
and butter the size OF an egg. also some
salt. Bake in rings.
Potato Croquettes. Two cups of
cold, mashed potatoes, two beaten
eggs, q tablespoonful of melted butter,
salt and pepper. Mixed all together
and form into oblong rolls. Dip into
beaten egg and roll in cracker dust. Fry
in drippings. or lard and butter.
Here is recipe for cheap but
good cake suitable for all kinds OF
layer cake: One cup of sugar, two
eggs, two cups of flour, half a cup of
milk, half cup Of butter, two teaspoon.
fuls of baking powder; flavor with
this will be as satisfactory as many
more expensive recipes.
Pumpkin Pie.-Three tablespoon
fuls stewed pumpkin, one tablespoon
full flour, one egg. a pinch of salt,
q little ginger and other spice
to suit the taste. Be careful to put in
so little that the pies will not taste of
any one in particular. Take out OF
.she oven as soon as the pie is we'll
baked, which will be when it rises in an
oval in the middle.
lin trying to answer the question
how to measure hay in q NOV, the
Country Gentleman says: Four hundred
cubic feet of hard-packed, clear timo-
thy hay will weigh ton; so will 500
cubic feet of mixed clover and timothy
hard-packed. Clover alone requires
600 to 700 cubic feet for a ton, and
common mixed meadow hay, including
q large proportion of red top and June
grass, will require 700 to 800 feet. The
weight depends somewhat upon the
ripeness of the hay; ripe hay is heavier
than that made from early-cut grass.
No rule can therefore be given that will
give accurately correct results; but the
general rule is: Multiply the length in
yards by the height in yards and the
product by the width in yards and d.
vide the product by SIS; the quotient
will be approximately the number of
tons
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
What Volcanoes Are Not.

"What 10 volcano?" This Is . f.
miliar question. often addressed to US
In our youth. which "Catechisms of
Universal Knowledge and similar
school manuals have taught rs to reply
to in some such form as the following:
"A volcano Is burning mountain,
from the summit Of which issue smoke
and fames." This description, says
Prof. Judd, is not merely incomplete
and Inadequate as q whole, but each
individual proposition of which it is
made up is grossly inadequate, and,
what is worse, perversely misleading.
In the first place, the action which
takes place at volcanoes is not ''burn.
ing or combustion, and bears. indeed,
No relation whatever to that we'll
known process. Nor are volcanoes
necessarily - mountains at all; essen.
TALLY. they are just the reverse-name-
~, holes in the earth's crust or outer
portion, by means OF which commune
cation is kept up between the surface
and the interior of our globe. When
mOunta MS do exist at centers of vol
canic activity they are simply the
heaps OF materials thrown out of these
holes, and must, therefore, be regarded
not as the causes but as the conse.
quences of volcanic action. Neither
does this action always take place at
the submits" of volcanic mountains
when such exist, for eruptions occur
gu te as frequently on their sides or at
their base. That, too, which popular
fancy regards as "smoke' is really
condensing steam or watery vapor. and
the supposed raging "fames'' are
nothing more than the glowing light of
q mass of molten material reflected from
these vapor-clouds. The name of vol
cano has been borrowed from the
mountain Vulcano, in the Lipari ISL
ands, where the ancients believed that
Hephpstus or Vulcan had his forge.
Volcanic phenomena have been at all
times regarded with q superstitious
awe, which has resulted in the genera
ton of such my tbs as the one just men,
toned, or OF that in which Etna was
said to have been formed by the noun
tains under which an angry god had
buried the rebellious Iyphon. These
stories changed their form, but not
their essence, under a Chr stan dis
pensation, and Vulcano became regard
ed as the place of punishment of tho
Arian Emperor TheOdocius. and Etna
as that of Anne Bole> n, who had sinned
by perverting the faith of King Henry
VIII.-Popular Science M0nttly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
Sleeping on the Wall Sile.

A physician was lately called to pre-
scribe for a young lady who lives in one
of the most charming villas in Learned
Vile.
"Nothing the matter with her." she
declared, "nothing but terrible head
aches" Every morning she walked
with headache. and it lasted nearly
half the day. 1t had been going on for
months-ever since they moved into
their new house. The old doctor tried
all the old remedies and they all failed.
Riding and archery were faithfully
tested, study and practice we're cheer
fully given up. Nothing did any good.
"Will you let me see your bedroom?"
asked the doctor one day, and he was
shown up into the prettiest little nest
Imaginable.
Nothing wrong about the ventilation.
The windows were high and broad and
left open every night, tho patient said.
The bed stood in one corner against the
wall.
"How do you sleepp" says the
"On my right side at the back of the
bed, with my face to the wall. Lou
1.-The dickens she doesr' says the
doctor. $50 do l. Will you do me
the favor to wheel the bed into the
middle of the room and sleep 80 Tor a
week? Then let nue. know about the
headaches"
Doctors are 80 absurd! The middle
of the room, indeed! And there were
the windows on one side, and the two
doors on the two other sides, and the
mantel with it Macrame lambrequin on
the fourth side. There was no place
for tho bed but just where it stood, in
the corner.
"Never m nd! Sacrifice your lambre-
quin," urged the doctor" just for q
week, you know"
The lambrequin was sacrificed, the
sides, and the headaches disappeared.
1t may be only I'm exceptionally deli
cate system that would be induced to
actual headache by breathing all night
the reflected air from a wall. Yet pos
sibly some of the morning dullness we
know of may be traceable to like
cause. At any rate. plenty OF breath
ing space around a bed can only be an
advantage to every body.
In visiting three or TOUR newly-built
and beauti ,ul houses recently, the lack
of a good place for the bed was the
most striking feature of the bedrooms.
Some of these rooms were finished in
shining mahogany, ebony. or walnut.
Some were hung with rich modern
tapestry. All were elegant and few
were airy. But in the most q the best
of them. where was the bed to stand?
A bay window, perhaps, would occupy
the middle of one side, another window
another. y door another, u mantel-piece
another. Chrtstian Union.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
THANSGIVING.


Thanks be to God. to whom Garth owes
Sunshine and breeze,
The heath-clad hill, the valc's repose,
Streamiet and seas.
The anOwdrop and the summer rose,
Tho many-voiced trees.
Thanks for the darkness that reveals
Night starry dover:
And tor tho sable cloud that heals
CHI fevered flower;
Our weakness and Thy power.
Thanks for the sweetly-lingering might
In music's tone;
For pa hs Of knowledge whose calm light
Is all Thine own:
For thonehts that ut the Infinite
Fold their bright wings alone.
Yet thanks that silence Oft my dow
II dew.like stOrc:
Thanks for the mysteries that show
How small our Ire:
Thanks that we herr SO little know,
And trust Thee all the m re.
Thanks for the gladness that entwlncs
-O Our p uh below: .-. .
Each sunr, sc that incarnad.nes
The cold, still snow:
With brightest earthly gov. E
Thanks for the sickness ana the grief
IG0t mono NAV tee:
For love ones standing now around
1he crystal sea;
And for he WEAKNESS of heart
That only rests in Thee.
Thanks for Thine own thrice blessed Word
An Sahl ath rest;
Thanks for the hope Of glory stored
In mans Ons biesr,
Aud for the spirits comfort poured
Into the trembling breast.
Thinks. more than thanks. to Him ascend,
Wac died to Win -. 90 Wy ''-7
Our Me, nd every trophy reud e-.s
FIR III death and sin,
Till. when the thanks of earth shall end,
1he thanks OF Heaven begin.
FRI ICES Ridtcy HdrerUIt.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17

Farmers are constantly being advised
by some of the periodicals which claim
to be their organs aud have a right to
tell them from time to time what they
should do and what they should not do
in the management of their affairs.
They especially take upon themselves
the disposal of the question as to when
tho crops should be sold. Now, with
out assuming to know more than others
when the farmer should get rid of his
crops, and whether it is better to hold
on to them awaiting rise to what they
are at any one time selling at, our idea
has been to sell as soon az the crops are
ready for the market for the best price
that can be obtained for them. We
think it is even strange that there should
be any doubt about this. or that any
one who is asked for advice would hes.
itate moment what answer to make,
for there is no doubt in the world that
as general rule the man who turns his
money round the quickest makes money
the fastest in the long run, and this is as
true in farming as in any other pursuit.
Once in while one makes more
money by holding on; and in theory it
seems to be best to hold on. There are
always q large number who must sell
as soon as their crops are ready. They
have to sell for any price they can get in
order to meet accounts long since due.
This rushing in Of crops has a tendency,
or ought to have. in making low prices.
But this is only theoretical. 1t is found
by experience that in commercial phrase
these anticipations are alwa 9 dds
counted" Experience shows that there
is very rarely any greater stock in the
grain trade that finds its way into mar.
ket than is about in fair demand. The
only chance to make much money by
holding on is when one has the means
at hand to control large lots, and thus
in measure be able to control his own
prices; but this happens so rarely that
it is consideration the average farmer
has nothing to do with.
We have never hcsitated, therefore,
to say that as a rule, with few excep.
ti0ns. it 10 much better to sell crops
when they are ready at far market
rates, than to hold on for indefinit pc
RODS Of time, in hope OF some great adj
vance. and running the risk Of lowe
prices. damage to the crops by mold,
insects. animals. etc.-0ernontoa1N
Ie1eN1H*
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17

But few seem to be aware to what
extent all kinds of trees are injured by
having their trunks exposed to the hot
sun. Nature, when left to herself,
makes ample provision for the protec-
ton of the trunks of all kinds of trees,
when they grow in the open air, ex-
posed to the hot sun; but man, with a
perverted taste, and seemingly with en-.
tire ignorance of the consequences,
hastens to remove the protection which
nature has provided, and then wonders
why his trees die. or do not grow bet
ter.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
Snakes n Life Destroyers.

The loss Of life in India due to the raw.
ages OF venomcus snakes is almost incredi.
BILE. Yet Consumption, which is as willy and
fatal as the deadiiest Indian reptile, is wind
ing its coils around thousands of people
while the victims are uncons cious of its
presence. DIR. X. V. Pierce's "Golden
Medical Discovery" must be used to cleanse
the blood OF the scrofulous impurities, for
tubercular consumption Is only q form Of
scrofulous disease. "Golden Medical Dis.
covery' is sovereign remedy for all forms
,umor>, white swellings, fe, er sores, scrofu.
iOus sore eyes, as we'll Us for other blood
and skin diseases. BY druggists.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
pERlls Of Of Thu The DEEP.

spain" ssid Captain Boyton to : representative
OF this joernal In Q recent conversation by the
sea shore, II had TO shoot los waterfalls. the
largest being about ighty-fve feet, and tnnumer.
able rapids, Crossing the Straits of Messina.
had three ribs broken In q fight with sharks; and
coming down the SOmane, q river in France.
received charge Of shot from an excited and
startled huntsman. Although this was not very
pleasant and might be termed dangerous, fear
nothing more OH my trip than intense cold; for.
as long as my limbs are free and easy aud not
cramped or benumbed am I'll right. OF Late
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17

Or. r. v. PIERCE, Buffalo. n. rs Dew
Sir-l have TO thank you for the great reliei
received from your "Favorite Prescrip.
ton" Ny sickness had lasted seven years,
one of which ] was in bed. After taking on6
bOttle>l was able to be about the house.
Respectfully.
ANANDAK. ENNIS, Fulton, Mich.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17

often terminates In Consumption? Why not
be wise In time, and use ALIENS LUNG
BALsAM, which will stop the disease and
prevent the fatal consequences.
For sale BY all Medicine UealeU.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17
The Emneror Alexander TIT often

The Emperor Alexander III. often
declares: II am quite ready to meet
death when it comes.' All, yes. Aleck;
SO are we all Of us; fact is. old boy, we
have to be; can't help curse YES, YOU
know; no postponement on account of
the weather. and NO allowance for diff
ference in watches. Huntington Hows-
eNe.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-11-17

"A cigar-dealer in Stockton, CAL,
has . pct tarantula which he has kept
for three years. When it stretches out
it is at least eight inches In circumfer.
enno