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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

A special dispatch to the n. o. Times:
from Clinton, La, dated Nov. Goth, says:
The mail driver from Jackson to Cliu-
ton, was shot at and the mail bag taken
from him yesterday afternoon, when
about FIVE miles from Jackson. Sheriff
Woodward and Deputy Postmaster Eu-
gene Adler visited the scene to-day, and
found the empty mail bag cut open and
part of the mail concealed in cane
brake near where the robbery occurred.
Acting on information they proceeded to
jackson aud arrested Edward johnson,
colored, who is now in jail, The mail
bag contained about $50 IN currency
and ever $1,000 in checks and drafts, all
OF which are missing. The mail driver
is not seriously injured. The highway
mans gun was evidently short Of DOW
der and the buckslot glanced. but few
the skin.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
FIGHTING WHISKY.

At Fishers Station, Ohio, says a
Cincinnati special. battle be-
tween two factions Of countrymen led
by rival saloonkeepers has just end
ed. The fight continued night and
day. Ben Band was beaten to death
by Hamp West, a saloonkeeper.
West was afterwards beaten to q
pulp, and Andy Farrell, a saloon
keeper, was horrible mangled. Tlir-
ty-thrce others were wounded, some
fatally. One man was found in the
woods at midnight, dead. There was
a reign of terror in the town. A
sheriff's posse found Farrell, blood
stained beyond recognition, patroll-
ing the street in front of his saloon
armed with % gun. All is quiet now.
The cause of the outbreak is not
known. 1t may be that one saloon
keeper, backed by his friends, had
spoken i'll of the quality Of whisky
kept by the rival saloons, whose
standbys relish the very stuff SO
illuminated by the first set. 1t is
evident that both parties are ANNA
ted by Dutch courage. Hence the
gallantry displayed by the combat
ants whose valor is worthy OF better
cause. Lay on McDufs, &c.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

A special to the N. o. Times, from
Little Rock, Ark, dated Nov. 30, says
The town of Augusta, on White river,
one of the most fiourishing, compactly
built places in the State, was destroyed
by fire early this morning. Fifty-one
buildings were burned. Nearly all were
stares and Offices, The Woodruff Hotel
postoffice, White River Mills, Spoke Fac
tory, Vidette newspaper Office and three
hundred bales of cotton are among the
amount Of property consumed. The
flames caught from a defective flue in
Cavaner's saloon, and efforts to stay
them were futile, there being no effec-
tive fire organization. The only stores
left are Hamlett 4 Penn, l.. B. Gordon
and j. NJ. Taylor. The loss cannot fall
ander SG,300,000, insurance less than
$4,000, more than half of which is in
companies represented by agents in this
city.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
. B b h
70 OUR PATRONS.

In view of the re-establishment Of
the departments Of the State govern
ment here, which event is in the near
future, we propose to keep pace with
the growing Importance Of Baton
Rouge, by making such impreve-
ments to the CApIroLIAN, as will
render it creditable representative
fthe Capital Of Louisiana.
To do this, the expenses of the pa
per will naturally be greatly increas-
ed. Hence the necessity of swelling
it's receipts, which end can only be
reached through the additional pa
tronage of q public that cannot have
failed to notice our efforts to bring
it to the first rank among the press
Of the STATE.
While the CAP1ToLIAN has trod-
den frequently on the coat tails of q
good number Of people, it has steadi-
ly fought for every object of benefit
to the greatest number. 1t has never
evaded q public question, unmindfnl
of the antagonisms il has from time
to time excited.
That it has achieved results adj
vantageons to the general welfare-of
this community, especially--many of
its opponents have willingly acknowl-
edged.
It's way of talking "with gloves
off" has given il the steadily in
creasing support Of all liberal mind
ed men, who admit that an effective
journal ought to have an opinion of
its own something that cannot be
done by attempting to please every
body.
In extending our grateful thanks
to our kind patrons, we would ask
Of those in arrears to favor us by re-
hitting the same at their earliest
and thus assist US ma
terially in pushing forward the con-
improvements.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Administrator Hillen has been in
structed to prevent the firing of
crackers and other fireworks on the
Streets of Baton Rouge. The same
will not be objected to in yards.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The Grecnbackers in Congress may be
classed as Readjusters. They are pre-
pared to readjust political lines with
either of the opposition parties in return
for recognition on some Of the important
committees.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Blaine went into public life poor man
and leaves it wealthy. The untimely
end of President Garfield nipped in the
bud Blaine's gigantic operation to use
the office of Secretary Estate in the in
terest Of the Peruvian Guano Company.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

sembly will meet in extra session at
New Orleans, for the purpose Of
framing such laws as will extricate
the body polite Of the State from the
grave difficulties in which it was
plunged by the errors Of omission and
commission at the memorable session
of 1880.
We have said all we bad to say,
and have presented several &eighty
arguments regarding the Governors
action in assembling the Legislature
at New Orleans.
With all the lights before hin, the
Governor has persisted in adhering
to his opinion. He alone will be res
ponsible for the consequences that
may follow.
We will not maintain our opposi-
ton SO tar as to render it factious.
On the contrary, we. will pray for
good results.
We do not wish to array the rep
resentatives from the rural districts
against those of New Orleans, but do
desire to warn them against the dan
gers that will beset them while legis-
lating amid influences that will view
the situation from q New Orleans
standpoint.
They must see to it that in provid-
ing to make up the dollar on the State
paper, bought by the brokers for fifty
or sixty cents, they do not turn upon
the lands and real estate which have
borne all along almost the entire bur
then of taxation.
They must not be entrapped into
any scheme that contemplates SUBJ
version OF the constitutional limita-
ton of six mills, by raising assess
ments through any such engine as a
central bureau, decorated with the
name of State Board of Equaliza-
ton.
We do not mean that they should
combine to relieve the country from
its just share of the obligations rest
ing upon the State, but we ask that
they vote against any system of
that passes beyond the
control of the citizens of each parish.
We favor equitable assessments of
everywhere. That being
provided for, let a comprehensive
md fair license schedule be adopted,
n which will not be omitted the
representatives of CONNER
,ial houses, who, thus far, have been
permitted to do the bulk of the bust
less without paying a cent for the
support Of the State, while resident !
merchants have been paying all along |
he tax on their stocks and license |
or the privilege Of selling the same.
1t requires no craftsmanship to |
squeeze out of real estate the |
necessary to satisfy public !
1t does, though, to OBJ
ain fair proportion of the revenues |
rom sources better able to supply it |
han the former.
Let the legislators, for this one
line, keep away from the blandish |
nents of New Orleans, and devote
heir whole time, both in the com
nittee and the assembly rooms, to the |
luties incumbent upon them.
The Legislators who so sadly disap-
'ointed popular expectations in 1880,
'ught to retrieve themselves in the !
orthcoming extra session.
We will refrain from prejudging
heir conduct and with the people
whose welfare is in their keeping,
ope for good results from their &C
ions.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The new Boarding House, just opened
ut the Bank building near Main Street,
is to be called the Howard House. 1t
will be directed by Mrs. M. u. Toplin-
son, who has severed her former Con
nection with the Central House.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Chicago having long enjoyed brilliant
reputation as the first divorce market of
the country, has also put in like claims
as place where matrimony is made
easy. No less than one hundred and six
ty-two marriage licenses were issued
there one day last week.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Judge w. A. Seay, the well known
cx-editor of the Standard, and high
minded, talented gentleman, was elect
ed the Representative of Caddo parish,
to the Legislature, on the Goth ult. He
will be valuable accession to the body
which is to assemble On next Monday,
at New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The N. O. Plcayune, reports the fail
ures Of the houses of l. Levi d Co.,
Louis Mayer d Co., and G. b. Black L.
Go. The three establishments, it seems
were closely connected in business and
went down together. Their assets are
said to be large, however.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
STOLEN.
$40 REWARD.

g rOLEN-Fron, the undersigned, on the
- night Of the I'd inst, Light Bay Marc,
Of short, heavy.set form. branded &c. e.. on
right shoulder; on her right h p bone she has
white spot about the size Of silver dollar; she
is about ten pears OF age The above reward
will be paid tor her delivery to mo at Baton
Rouge, or where cdn get possession OF Der
SAMUEL PEARSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Secretary Blaine, who is to retire
from the Cabinet soon, declines any Of
flee for the present, as he seeks to in
crease his private fortune tor while
TO come.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Parties who desire choice Jnte seed
can obtain the same by application to
Courier & McNair, insurance agents.
Price reasonable.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The American public Health Associa-
ton is holding a meeting at Savannah.
The doctors will doubtless agree to disa-
gree, as usual. No bad results will fol-
low.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
BATON ROUGE, DECEMBER 8, 1881.

The editorial fraternity OF Mississippi,
arc preparing for an excursion to At
lanta.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

We are panied to learn, through
Messrs. Courier d. McNair, Of the death,
at Forlorn Hope, Iberville parish, yes
terday morning, of Mr. Joseph Anger,
one OF our oldest, most prominent and
successful sugar planters. He has
many friends and relatives in this City,
who will be grieved to learn of his death.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Jack Wharton, it seems, has the in
side track for appointment as y. s..
Marshall, at New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
CHARLES REMY.
Blacksmith q! W!,l|V,|g!,,

IARRlAGE AND WAGON MAKER AND
~ Repairer. sbup on Main street, near the
Catholic Cem,tery Baton Rouge. Is prepared
to do all kinds Of BIacksmithng, Repairing,
Painting Carriages. Wagons Carts. Saddles,
Harness. etc, with promptness and at the most
moderate. charges. He respectfully solicits the,
OF planters farmers aud others.
H0me.Ma4e Buggies alwayson hand.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

Guiteau is puzzling everybody abont
the court. His attorney has confidence
that he will be found insane.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The three negroes who murdered Rob-
ert Catlin, lately in Mississippi, have
been hanged by mob.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

The tDrummersn are in full force at
Atlanta. They were to have a day Of
it on last Wednesday.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
The Capitolian
U! PRINTING l!!ts!Nsl!

Is o,se Of hid mostcomplete in the snh.
II is prepared 10 do almost any kind OF work il
this line, and it, charges are az low az thos,.
of any legitimate printing office in New On
bans. This IN no idic boast all We ask is q
trial, Yhen the most skeptical win be con.
WINGED. Parties at u distance will find II to
their sdyaltage to address us for estimates
w. A. I1eSUECR.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
go
E. CLAUDEL, OPTICIAN
{ Formerly at G. Duhamel'sj

tFOrmerIy at z. DuhameIsJ
96 Canal street, between Camp aud St. Charles,
SpECTAC.ES & EYEGLASSES
carefully and scientifically adapted to correes
imperfections Of sight. Tho best pebble OF
other glasses on hand or ground to order. Sugar
Thermometers In stock. made to order or repair
ed. Steam and Vacuum Gauges tested. All
instruments in this lnc earstnily repaired
Send for illastrated natalogde containing ''Use
full Hints on the Eye" na073m
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03

1t is reported that Bradstreet will put
this years cotton crop at five and quar-
ter million bales.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
l0U|sIANASTA7f UNIVERSITY
-AEp-
Agricultural Mechanical COLLEGE
BATON ROUGE, LA.
COL. W,M. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
PRESIDENT.
Session of Nine Months Begins
October 3, 1881.

vI,His INSTITUTION, THOROUGHLY RE.
L. organized, and with an experienced Faenl-
ty, will reopen oli Monday. the 5ti Of October.
1t offers four distinct coarses-I.iterary, Sce,
titic, Mechanical and Agricultural. Military
Discipline. No fde for tnition. Monthly expert
ses for board, medical attendance, etc. $1,000
Apply for particulars to
PROF.. l. N. SEWELL Baton Rol,ee
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-03
FoRIsALE.
FORISALE.
CHOICE JUTE SEED /
For sale.
Apply 10 COURIER T. McNAIR.
A splendid Opportunity.

A Splendtd Opportunity.
RIO FURTHER THE GENERAL INTER
L cat Of the Hollywood Central Factory, we
have concluded to offer for sale in desirable
tracts, the larger portion Of the plantation
known as ''Holywopd.' Parties desiring TO
cultivate sugar cane, will find this property
possessing rare advantages for investment
Terms liberal Apply to H. Won PHUL.
EOR SALE--EARE CHANCE--Al Garden,
L In good running order, containing srpents
OF land. New House. Stables, Good Well. etc.
Situated on Continuation Of North Boulevard,
Square q. Apply t9J COMBQUZ0U, on the
premises or at the cArrroLrax Office. aprso.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Our "long felt want" in the shape
of good hotel accommodations, is at
last supplied, and no more we hear the
grumbling Of even the most fastedious
epicure concerning Irwin's "grub."
The Windsor is the name of the house
that has brought about our needed
hotel reform, and to which our citi-
zens and travelling public are deeply
indebted. The house is entirely new
and contains new beds and bedding.
The table is always supplied with the
best meals in the state, prepared by
Mr.. Sidney PuIlin, who, as caterer,
cannot be beat ives: Of the Mississippi.
The dining room receives the personal
supervision of Messas. Ayres & Brown
ing the proprietors, assisted by Miss
Alice Spencer and a fhll corps of wait
ers, consequently no one is neglected
at meal time. The pleasant and affa-
bic little wife of Mr.. Browning does
the honors of the parfor and makes
all lady guests feel at home, and re-
celve all the attention they need. We
commend the Windsor House to all
wanting irst-class board or lodging.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

A diamond winch has arrived in
London from the Cape of Good Hope
is attracting much attention. 1t
weighs an ounce, and is superior in
water to :he kohinoor $4,000 has
been offered for a half interest in it,
uncut as it is, and has been refused by
the lucky owner.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

MIR. Tlainor, of the firm of O'Ma-
honey & Trainor, is now absent look
ing after some mining property. Dur
ing his absence the wagon and black
smith shop will be under the sapervi-
sion of Mr.. O'Mahoney.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

John E. Packard received the larg-
est invoice Of goods the other day, of
the season. Freight teams are quite
numerous on the streets now.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Jack Cummings, who has the con-
tract for grading the D. & R. G. r. r.
from Gunnison to this point, says that
the South Park has about 400 feet to
do on the tunnel yet, which is very
slow. He has about five miles of
grading between Fitkln and Gunni-
son. Mr.. Cummings expects to finish
the grading to Ruby inside of four
months. Crested Butte will be reach
ed within two months, and he thinks
the cars will be running in there soon
after they reach Gunnison. Laborers
are hard to get, especially in this coun-
try where prospecting is attractive.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Can you daunce the launcers )? No
! caunt daunce the launcers, but my
sister Frauncis caun daunce the laun-
GERS, and all the other fauncy daunces.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Con o. Brien is the most enterpris-
ing barber in the country. He has a
board side walk leading from his shop
to 9th St. There are good many
use the walk that don't shave at all.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09


Messrs. L. d. Kellogg and w.
Mackay, of Deadwood, are in town
and very highly pleased with our
camp. Mr.. Kellogg was at one time
superintendent of the Golden Terry
mine, of the Black Hills, and also
made several hundred thousand dollars
out of the Homestake, a California
company. He says he travelled all
over the Gunnison country, and was
in every mining camp but did not
like any of them. And said he did
not think be would come to Ruby as
he saw nothing in the papers about
this camp, and whenever any one
spoke of Ruby it was in a discourag-
ing manner, SO he arrived at the con-
clusion that there was nothing here.
On his way to Gunnlson he concluded
to come by and stay over night, and
he was SO agreeably surprised at the
looks of things here he will probably
stay several nights, and finally stick fast
to some of the rich fissure veins here.
That is all we want-for these men to
lust come here, and we will venture 70
say that they will stay when they get
here. We do not ask them to stay at
hone and buy imaginary prospects.
with million dollar assays, all nicely
pictured on piece OF paper with
a dozen smelters in the back ground,
but we want you 10 come right on the
ground and see for yourself, and if the
country amt what we represent, we
will eat our shirts. We know you
will not receive any encouragement at
Denver and other places, but no mat
ter, come right on through, and you
will want to stay when you get here.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Why can't We have an express Office
here? There is considerable expiess
matter forwarded here, and strangers
do not know how to mark goods to
come by express. In-the present state
Of affairs unless a man is known, his
package is stopped AT Gunnlson. and
must wait there until he receives a
note stating that it has arrived at the
end Of the line. and if he wants il send
down the charges, etc. Now, 1t does
seem as though We were enough I'M
portance up here t. have such conve-
nience as a daily mail and Al express
Office, etc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Johnny Erhard is building a large
two story building in the lower town,
to be used as a dance hall.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

REAL ES2A2E TRANSFERS.
While the real estate market is not
at all feverish, yet it Is firm, and there
are sales made daily at good stiff
figures. Ninth street property seems
to be in demand, while not d few
transfers of Eighth and Tenth street
lots are made every week.
Z. P. Stevens sold to G.. r. Brown
ing the lot corner of Ninth street and
avenue E.. for the sum Of 81, 900
cash. Messrs. Ayres & Browning will
erect three story hotel building on
the lot sometime this simmer.
Thomas & McDougal have pur-
chased from c, NJ. Rundlett lot on
upper Ninth street, with a small house
thereon, for the sum of $3.50 cash.
f. P. Stevens made sale of lot on
Eigth, up near the lake, for the sum
OF $500.
Joe Block purchased Of Joe Selig,
for the sum of $500, a lot on Ninth
street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Sam. Powell is going to get up
Secret Society to be known as the
Married Mans Protective Union.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Myers & Baney's new building is
very near completed. They will have
the handsomest front in town.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Reasonable Abe" is arranging
his store, on 9th street, in metropol!-
tan style. He means business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09
MINING BRIEFS.

K John Mcdonald and l.. D. Christie
pher have worked an assessment on
the Phil Sheridan lode, situated in Elk
Basin, which shows up some galena.
The vein is about four feet wide.
.< I The Ruby District Mining Company
have put a force of men to work on
the Snow lode, adjoining the Lead
Chief. 1t i showing tip brittle and
Native silver, and bids fair 10 be pay
ing mine very soon.
J. A. Pardessus r.ade rich strike
in the Spring Creek district the other
day. He had an assay of 40 ounces
in silver, and 80 per cent lead, which
has excited the miners considerable in
that district. The claim is located
opposite Petersburg.
+. Our friend, w. P. Rose, Baltimor-
can, has the extension of the Little
Schuylkill, which commanded the sum
of $50, 900 last year. situatedin the @, :
Be Joyful Basin, which we consider
one of the best claims in that Basin.
Mr.. Rose will also work the Jersey
and Eastern View Iodes as soon as
practicable, of which we will give a
description in few weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1881.

Mr.. Sclroo!y the obliging telegraph
operator has resigned his position.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

James Pollock died at Petersburg
on Iune Ist, of erys!pelas ii the leg.
He was native of Ohio. but had been
residing in this country for sometime.
Everybody who knew him liked him,
and he had many friends here among
our citizens. Although Mr.. Pollock
was separated in bis last hours from
relatives and immediate friends. never
theless he received the very best OF
care from his comrades. who always
have warm feeling for each other
away from the tender cares of a sor-
row stricken mother. Mr.. Pollock
had some mining property here, and
in the Spring Creek district, though as
to its value we have no idea. Possibly
it may be good and 1t may not, but
we presume his legal heirs will right
fully come in possession of it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Look out for the Occidental Billiard
Hall. Pete will be there du1y-well
hope SO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

Collins & Dougherty have added to
their establishment ten pin bowling
alley and shooting gallery.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

D. B. Powers and H. ]. Parker, of
the Ruby and Treasurer Mountain
Mining Co., returned to Carp yester-
1,,-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

~ The rates for local notices will be TWENTY-FIVE
cents line 70! the drst insertion and fifteen cents
hhe for each subsequent insertion, and from these
We will not devate
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-06-09

A new invoice of cigars at NAL
colm's, try them.