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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15
PIPING OFF A MINER.

During one OF his intermittent visits
to the Comstock, says the Virginia
Chronicle, Mr.. Mackay accompanied a
party of Eastern tourists to the lower
levels of the California mine, one of
which carefully select collection of
Massachusetts blue blood, beinga young
lady from Boston who was refined to
the top notch of culture. On arriving
at one Of the lower levels, the gasping,
psrspiring, wilted crowd paused, and
Mr.. Nackay called the young girls at
tention to a speaking tube which con-
nected with the level above.
"Is this hollow metal cylinder con-
duit of sound asked the well-educated
Bostonienne.
"Yes'm" said Mackay; "try it."
The young lady applied her mouth to
its opening and piped out q tremulous
''Hillo-a-a."
"Aye, aye" shouted hearty miner
hundred feet above.
"What shall / ask him ?" said the
girl to Mr.. Mackay.
"Ask him how he is getting along"
GLOW are you getting along, sir ?"
whistled the maiden.
"Aw-w-pretty well" rambled the re-
ply.
"And now what shall / say 7" contin-
ued the girl.
"Ask him if it's hot"
''1s it hot up there ?"
'Hotter'n h--F was the plain answer.
The damsel gasped, but continued:
"What else shall ! say ~
sob, ask him how his family are,"
replied Mr.. Mackay, who began to tire
of the piping off" interview.
GLOW are all your family" asked the
glrl.
ITO HI wild ye; what are We givin
us I" Numbered the miner, who thought
some was 'Joshing' him.
Collapse and call for ice water.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15
A True Cause for Regret.

1t makes the heart Of every philan-
thropist sad TO see SO many worthless
patent medicines pufed and advertised
for the cure ofchronic diseases. Usually
the remedy Is some vile cathartic COM
pound or alcoholic preparation, combin-
ed with buchu, turpentine or other Sc
we're diuretic that affords the invalid on
ly temporary relief, but which has no
lasting effect, in truth eventually brings
on q complication of diseases arising
from state of wornout and exhausted
digestive and urinary organs that moth
ing but death can relieve. Invalids
should trust more to their recovery. A
gentle medicinal tonic that stimulates
enfeebled digestion and strengthens ev-
cry part of the system by its soothing
and refreshing effect on both mind and
body, is natures truest and best assis-
tant. Such a remedy is Browns Iron
Bitters, a Medicine surprising the sale
of all other remedies whenever its merits
become known, for it acts in such per-
feet harmony with the laws of life and
health, that all pulmonary, urinary and
digestive troubles are prevented and
permanently cured by ITS timely use. 1t
contains no alcohol, and will not black
en- the teeth. physicians and ministers
endorse and recommend it.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15
BATON ROUGE SATURDAY DOS

room, AZ Inc inquire approached her bed
she shut her eyes, and with an effort
kept them firmly closed, as she felt the
ligbtpass over them; then the strange
visitor glided round her bed and crossed
to her toilette table. She lay still,
scarce daring to breathe for moment,
which seemed an age then she heard a
sharp noise, the clank of keys, and halt
Enclosed her eyes in time to sec white
face reflected in her looking-glass, and a
dark form glide out of the open door
She sprang out of bed and followed it
along the corridor and down the stairs,
taking care to keep in the shadow, all
the while. Itstopped at the cellar-dopr,
the underground cellar, where all the
valuables were kept! She watched and
waited while he opened the celIar-door,
descended the few stone steps and dis
appeared in the gloom. Quick as
thought, and silent as light, she sprang
forward, slammed the door, and turned
the ponderous key in the lock. Ghost
or thief was caught.
She speedily reused the household,
which consisted OF few women servants
only. The women crowded round the
cellar-door and listened-there was not
a sound, all within was as silent as the
grave.
"Yon were nervous last night, my
DEAR" said old Dorothy "you must have
followed fancy; don't believe there
is anybody there. Give me the key, and
we'll soon find out"
But Gertrude held it fast.
The solitary policeman accompanied
by half-a-dozen laborers, was soon upon
the spot, the door was opened, and the
sanctitied manservant, Whitaker, was
discovered, seated on the top of barrel
with his face buried in his hands.
Whitaker exclaimed the amazed
Gertrude, lis it possible! was it you
who crept into my room and stole my
keys 7"
sit might have been, Miss Gertrude
God knowsw he replied lugubriously.
"Pve been afflicted with sleep-walking
more or less all my life. was anxious
about the property, Miss-and-and
suppose it was that brought me here"
AS O quantity of plate and other arti-
cles of value was found, already packed
up ready for removal, his plea of SON.
nambulism was not accepted in court
of law; for though Justice will some
times wink with one eye, or halt on one
foot, she is rarely wholly blind or wholly
crippled, and in this instance saw her
way clearly.
Mr.. Whitaker was not only convicted
OF this infamous attempt at robbery /;
the law held the clew to his lifS in it's
hands, and unraveled some very ugly
mysteries, which resulted in Mr.. Whita- |
ker's being doomed to q term of seclu-
sion, where he may repent of his old |
sins-or concoct new. So ended Ger
trude Hastar's terrible night.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

A black bear in idaho undertook to
hug young lady, and she punched ont
one Of his eyes with her parasol. Hooray
for the girl! She's ready to protect
mans rights from Infringement, when
he isn't there to do it himself. Henry
Watterson.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

A correspondent of the Chicago Inter
Ocean signs herself Alyce carlysle.'
For aesthetic stysle this is enough TO
make one smysle until the radiance Of
beaming countenance can be seen for
myse!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

Many who long suffered from nervous
debility would now be in their graves
had they not used Browns Iron Bitters.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15
Is A THOROUGH REMEDY

In every case Of Malarhl Fever, and Fever and
Ague, while for disOrganization of the stomach
torpidity of the liver Indigestion and disturb
ances OF the animal forces, which debilitate, il
has no equivalent, and can have no substitute
1t should not be COMPOUNDED with triturated
compounds Of cheap spirits and essential oils,
often sold under the name of Bitters.
FOR SALE By
Druggists Grocers Dc VINE Merchants Everysohere,
HENRY BUSCH, Agt,
VIII supply the trade at Manufacturer prices
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

GEORGE N. BUCHEL, dealer in family gro.
VI ceries, liquors. dry goods and plantation
supplies, corner Main and Jackson streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

~ PICARD, New Orleans cheap store, dealer
VI. in dry goods, Laurel street, between La.
iayette and Third.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15
LOCAL DIRECTORY.

yAD0T IL Way, auctioneers, commission
ID merchants, office and salesroom on Third, be.
tween Laurel and Florida streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

MRS. ?. KAUFMAN, dealer in dry goods,
lSI fancy aud family groceries, crockeryware
and tinware Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

- MELDELSOHN, dealer in staple and fancy
~. groceries, liquors, tobacco, etc, corner OF
Main and Lafayette streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

+ UCAS LITTY, dealer in fruits and cOnioc.
II tionerios Of all kinds, nuts, ETC., corner of
Third and Laurel streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

A ROSENFIELD dealer in dry goods, ready
n made clothing, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, all of the latest styles.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

NJ ICH0LAS WAX, wholesale and retail no.
Nv Ger, dealer in plantation supplies, fancy and
staple groceries, wines, liquors. crockery, cut.
lerY, cigars and tobacco st. Louis street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

/ STEENSEN, Druggist, dealer in drug, medi-
~ cines, chemicals, cigars, fancy and toilet
articles, Third street
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

e, q B. ENoCHS, tombstones, mausoleums,
VI monuments tombs head and foot stones,
Vain street, next to Piper's.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

w G.. RANDOLPH a. CO., wholesale and
w retail grocer and dealer in western pro.
puce, wines and liquors, Main street
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

GEORGE II. WILSON, dealer in western
VI produce groceries, plantation supplies,
Baddlery, harness, corner Third and Conven.
ton streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

MIsS p. BERTRAND, Milliner dealer in
1tI Millinery Goods and Fancy Goods, Main
gtvpet
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

JOSHUA BEAL, Family Grocer, dealer in
~ fancy groceries, canned fruits and every arti.
Gle needed in the household, corner Third and
Laurel streeta
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

MRS. G. MAILL0T, Third street, dealer in
W. Millinery and Dry Goods Trimmings No.
tons, etc.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-15

4 NDREW JACKSON, Cotton Buyer, and
n dealer in groceries ana plantation supplies,
northeast corner OF Main and Third streets.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

If we add a pint of pure water to a
pint OF impure water, we dilute the
imp ure water, and 1t is made that
much the more pure. If we add doz-
en- pints of pure water to it. we dilute
1t still more, and bring it nearer purity
yet; but If we add a certain mum ber
more, instead of the impurity becom-
ing diluted, it is absolutely destroyed
and DIR. Letherby, Of London, says
that the water is perfectly pure. It is
the same way with impure air. A Ger
tain quantity of pure air added TO it,
dilutes the bad air and makes it less
noxious, while if q certain quantity
more is added, the impurity OF the air
is destroyed, as is the case with i'm
pure water. Any person can judge of
this from the good effect of much pure
air upon bad air.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10
Gustave Dore at Work,

Not far away In the Rue B4yard,
day and night, works Gustave Dore,
now painting, now rapidly sketching
in his great sketch. books the designs
which are to electrify the world. He
is little man, with dense black hair
and ruddy complexion, with healthy
chest and sinewy arms, with a con-
fding friendly manner which at once
wins every one to him. His jet black
mustache shades elear-cut and firm
lips, indexes to a character which has
always held him above the level OF the
grosser Partisan temptations. His
whole heart and soul are In his work.
He has had lights especially prepared
in his great rambling STUDIO, so that he
may paint when he desires; and at
the very moment his admirers are
swallowing their nlght-cap cup of cof-
fee, and stupidity gazing at the process
sion of painted beauties along the Bou-
levard des Italiens, he is sketching
vigorously, or pacing up and down
in the studio, Overmastered by some
new conception which he dare not yet
confide to paper. Dore has a horror
of the French passion for holidays,
and once told friend that his severest
trial was on New Years Day. cit Is
not the money for the presents" he
said, "but the time spent In this inane
round of calls which give grudging-
ly." When once you have passed the
Cerberus who guards the gate of
Dore's paradise, you will thenceforth
have free entrance. But the aforesaid
Cerberus is of a decidedly suspicious
character and hostile turn of mind.
and to the many Dore is inaccessible
as was the mllliner Worth on one of
his ''thought days." when he was de-
vising costumes for the court ladies of
the Second Empire.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

FRIGHTENING TINwARE.-One Of the
best things | have ever thied for keep
ing tins bright is water-l'me. This Is
a soft brown substance that polishes
metals without scratching the surface
and is very cheap. Also rub your TINS
with a damp cloth, then take DRY flour
and rub it on with your hands and
afterward take an old newspaper aud
rubthe flour of, and the tin will shine
as well as If half an hour hal been
spent In rubbing them with brick dust
or powder. Another good thing for
Frightening tinware is common soda.
Dampen o cloth and dip in soda and
rub The ware brisklY after which wipe
dry, and 1t will look equal to new. To
prevent the rusting of tin, rub fresh
lard over every part Of the dish, and
then put In hot oven and heat it
thoroughly. Thus treated, any tin
ware may be used in wafer constantly
and remain bright and free from
rust.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

EXCEPT O Turkish bath, nothing is
more efflcacious In sore throat Of chill
dren or adults than wet compress TO
the throat. Double o towel two or
three times, so as to make pad that
will fit snugly under the chin and
over the throat, and let 1t extend
around from ear to ear. Then bind
thicklY-folded towel over the wet pad,
having the towel wide enough to
overlap the edges of the pad. 1t Is best
to pass this outer covering over the
head, and not around the neck after
the style of cravat, the object being
to exclude the air so as to keep up q
perspiratlon over the diseased parts.
But If tlIe soreness is low down on the
throat, the outside towel may be pass
ed around the neck; yet, when this
Is done, 1t is much more difficult to ex-
clade the air. The wet compress may
be put on cold or warm; but, when
cold, IL soon becomes warm from the
heat of the skin, and is really q warm
vapor bath. When the pad 10 taken
of, the throat should be washed in
cold water to close the pores, and then
well dried with towel. This Is ap-
phcable TO Group and to all kinds OF
sore throats, and will be found more
cleanly and equally as efficient as
grandmother's stocking filled with
dshes.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

DURING the dead of winter any liv-
ing plant which looks green adds to
the cheerfulness Of room, and a mass
of beautiful veIdure is obtained by the
following expedIent: Take about
twenty or thirty ears of whe It and tie
them together, leaving the straws about
two inches long. Hang them up for
a few days, keeping them sprinkled
with water; the top will soon become
a perfect pyramid OF verdure, and will
retain It's beauty for several weeks.
This simple plan may be put in prac-
tice at any time in the winter months.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10
AGRICULTURE.

THE SIMPLEST FARM BOOKKEEPING
For an ordinary farm writes cor
respondent, would have but one book,
and that one ruled after the form Of
the merchants cash book, and keep IL
very much in the same manner, i. e.,
on the left hand page would enter
all the debts, and on the right hand
page all the credits. From these two
pages balance could be obtained at
any time | desired TO know how the
account was running.
The first account l would open would
be the farm. On the left hand page |
would enter the present cash Valuation
Of my farm implements, and all new
ones bought ard repairs made. On
the right hand pSge l would enter the
amount received fos any implements
sold or returned, etc. Next | would
have 8 name or number for each field
on my farm and give it the same space
in my book. On the left enter what l
consider fair price for labor done, cost
of all fertilizers put on that field, and
all seed put on same. On the right
hand page the cash value of all that
the field produced. The balance at the
end of the year would show me the
prSfit or loss on that field. And from
the amount OF this loss or gain would
know what next to do with 1t. With
out this knowledge how could intel
ligently cultivate this field in the
futurer l might have al opinion as
TO what profit l had, but such opinion
would be far too unreliable TO base any
future operations on. In like manner
| would treat every field on my farm /;
my sheep, holding separate accounts
with different breeds, if / had such /;
with my dairy cattle, my stock cattle,
my working cattle, my horses and
horse teams, my hogs, my poultry, etc.
Each of these accounts will show its
gains or losses from which can de-
eide the future management. AT the
end of the year L would be placed on
the right hand OF Cr. side ot the farm
account a fair valuation of my farm
and all farm implements, balance up
all my field ana cattle accounts, carry
the balances TO my farm account.
which would then show me whether l
was worth less or more than at the
commencement of the year, and just
where the loss was sustained or profit
made; i. e., which field or department
of my tai III had been the most profit
able 10 me, and which the least. The
farmer needs not TO have scales TO as
certain actual weights. His estimates
are good enough, only be sure and es-
timate against yourself, and then the
result Will happily disappOinU you, IL
at all.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

THF oxalis is very useful winter
house plant, being especially desirabl
for hanging baskets, both leaves and
blossoms being on long, slender, droop-
ing stems. The bulbs are small, easily
grown, and produce an abundance OF
flowers. The leaves in form are not un-
like clover leaves. Three to five bulbs
are required in a pot, and the soil should
be sandy. The blossoms are pink and
yellow, and there is also variety called
vericOlor, which is white with a yellow
eye, the petals being crimson on he
Out-side
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

AS TO MILK-A "mIlk rou e" is not
so valuable q possession as it used to be,
owing to various causes. We have
known of milk route in Lowell being
sold as high as $1,000, and the purchase
consisted mainly OF "good will" the
material property bought being actu-
ally worth less than one-s!xth of the
whole amount. But nowadays man.
utactured milk has so cheapened the
value of route for genuine milk
seller, that he can afford TO pay but
little for the good will of customers
who may at any time be induced to
leave him Tor cut down in price. A
milk seller may set up business in.
volving the sale OF 300 quarts OF milk a
day, by investing from $500 to 500 be-
sizes the bonus he has 10 pay Tor his
route, which might perhaps, be as much
more. But milk producer must In
vest from $4,000 to SO ,0U0, or perhaps
even more, to enable him TO produce
3OO quarts OF milk day, and il requires
good deal OF knowledge and expert
ence to keep the business running sue
cessfully, The milkman complains OF
the long hours rt squirrel TO market his
milk; but farmer is an adjoining
tOwn who has had experience both In
producing and marketing milk, says
ne can distribute 40 cans of milk from
q farm within three miles of the Low
ell postofflce, as quickly as he can draw
that amount of milk from the cows
udders. We have as yet sten nothIng
on this subject which shows any hIn-
drance in the way OF cooperation am.
ong farmers in marketing their milk,
which would give them all the profit
there Is. Until that has been tried and
failed, farmers cannot fairly complain
of the middle-men. But the first es-
sential TO its success, is the stamping
cut of all the adulte rated and extended
milk, by efficient prosecution of the
dealers In this article. Then honest
milk will come TO its own, and the
honest producer cans make In honest
LIVING.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10
No good Preaching.

No man can do good job of work,
preach good sermon, try law suit
well, doctor patient, or write a good
article when he feels miserable and
dull, with sluggish brain and unsteady
nerves, and none should make the at
tempt In such condition when 1t can
be so easily and cheaply removed by a
little Hop Bitters. See other column.
Albany NetCs
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

TIE experience or the best turkey
breeders goes to show that the best
results are obtained by feeding liberal
ly all through the season, and not
leaving 1t until couple of weeks be-
fore killing to do the fattening. Ole
feed daily, and that in the evening, is
sufficient during this season of the wear
the birds soon look for it then and
come home regularly at feeding time,
and al ways roost near the barn out
building.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

UG person of fair complexion ex-
poses himself to the electric light Tor
some time in examining the action OF
lamps, the hands and cheeks will show
all the symptoms of "sunburn" even
in. midwinter, and he will develop
freckles OBJ his countenance as quickly
as when he goes about unprotected by
a sun-umbrella in midsummer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10
Worcester (Mass) spy ]


Certainly strong opinion, said one
of our reporters 10 whom the follow
ing was detailed by Mr.. Henry Ka-
schop, with Mr.. Geo. K. Miller, 4lS
Main ST., this city: | suffered so badly
with rheumatism In my leg last win
ter, that l was unable TO attend 70 my
work, being completely helpless. |
heard of s Jacobs OIL and bought q
bottle, after using which felt great
ly relieved. Wltn the use OF the Sec
ond bottle | was completely cured. in
my estimation there Is nothing on
earth so gOod for rheumatism AS Sc.
jacobs On. IL acts like charm
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

If you will stop all your eXtravaGant
and wrong notions In doctoring your
self and families with expensive doc
tors or humbug cure-alls, that do harm
always, and use only natures simple
remedies tor all your allments-you
Will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy
for this, the great, wise and good will
tell you, is Hop Bitters-relv on it.
See another column.-p~
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

"I LIKE to see the dear little crea-
lures amusing themselves" SAID Mrs.
Brown when her elder boy took the
VISITORS new bonnet and affixed Ii to
the tail of his kite. "Never fear" said
the good matron to her visitor, when
she saw her bonnet in the air. GAS
soon as the kite comes down he'll give
il back to You."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

ENTER JOINS, the magnificent, with
stranger-"A little surprise for you,
Mrs. j Let me Introduce Mr.. Wig
gins, whom have persuaded to take
his chance and come and try pot-luck
with us. And hope you went starve
him, hey, my lover" Mrs. Jones;
There's no fear Of that, Mr.. Virgins;
| got my husbands telegram In time"
fableau, with green fire.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

A COUNTRY girl at a fashionable
hotel I'm New York noticed that all the
guests used their forks only In eating
their pie. Upon her return home she
reported the fact to the old lady, who
cemforted her by observing, You
shouldn't mind 'em, Jemima; it's all
because they're too lazy to use their
knives"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

Herr. Y. Lppxaan finds that when
cane sugar, In solution and pure, is
charged with carbon diOxide, 1t is
slowly converted into inverted sugar,
and that this change is hastened when
the carbon dioxide is pumped into the
sugar solution under pressure.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

Alcohol and acetic acid, says Bee
hamp, are constant and necessary pro-
ducts Of putrefaction. He has discov-
cred alcohol also in small Quantities in
normal and sound animal tissues-a
fact Of Importance in chemico-judicial
inquiries.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-03-10

Spring brings the blossoms. Autumn
brings The frult--and also Colds, etc.,
for which nothing superior 10 DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup has ever been Of
fered to the public. 1t always cures.
Price 20 cents.