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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Mayor Shakespeare, Of New Orleans,
reached here on yesterday morning, per
steamer White, to look after the iron
work at the State House, the contract
for which, was awarded him, some
months ago. Mr.. Shakespeare has adj
ded much to his good name, by his hon
orable and patriotic conduct, since his
elevation to the high position which he
honors. We are happy to tell him that
he will always be welcome at the CAPT
tai.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

A FIRST or APRIL FIRE.-On yestcr-
day morning, fire was discovered in one
of the forward lockers of the steamer
Cannon. The alarm having been given
our firemen were soon numbering down
with their machines, towards the river
Ere they had reached the landing the
cry of "all out" was given. At the
corner an old gentleman remarked, that
he never was caught running to a fire
OIL the first of April
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

cans adjourned the Senate. = dozen Of
them crowded around and congratulate
ed Kellogg upon tho success Of his con-
test with Jonas. A party Of Louisiana
negroes, who witnessed tho debate from
the Senate gallery grouped themselves
in tho lobby and drew . crowd by loud
declamations in praise Of Kellogg, whose
speech was, in fact, the strongest parti-
san attack made on the Democrats this
session.
The Democrats are well satisfied with
the cleverness with which Jonas &C.
quilted himself in defense Of his State
and people.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

From Assistant State Engineer
Henry G. Bro IN, We learn that the
Board Of Commissioners Of the
Fourth Levee District, met # Nor
gan City, on the 10Th ult., and failed
to levy . tax for said district; the
Board being equally divided on .
four or five mill tax. Under Act 8,
of 1879, the Auditor is empowered to
levy, tax in such cases. The State
Engineers report that 100000 cubic
yardso fnew levees are required in that
district at an estimated cost oftwen-
ty-two cents per cubic yard. They
have appropriated twenty thousand
dollars out of the Engineers Fund Of
1851, for the purpose. This with
the five mill tax would still leave
a deficiency oftwenty eight thousand
dollars.
The Board Of the second district
met yesterday at Darrowville, As
cension, and by a unanimous vote,
levied a five mill tax. One hundred
and sixty thousand cubic yards Ollie
vee are required in that district. Fiji
teen thousand dollars from the En-
gineer fund, already appropriated,
added to the tax, will leave but a
small deficit there.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Thsse istroable brewing bstwssa
SenatorC onkling and tho President
regarding the nomination Of Robert.
son Tor Post Master Of New York.
Senators Conkling and Plat held :
sonfab ~ Monday night, q which y
Vas decided % oppose the eon6rma.
hon 81 'Robeftson, to the bitter end
Mr.. Garfield was interviewed BY Mr..
Plat on tho subject, and duly warn
ed Of the consequences which are like
" to ensne, if the confirmation Of the
obnoxious Robertson is pressed. There
is no telling what may happen if the
stalwarts are sighted by the Presi-
dent.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

A brute named Johnson, at Little
Rock, obtained authority to go in
quest Of a desperate named Thomas,
for whose arrest a reward has been
offered. johnson proceeded to the
house ofthe wrong man, one Perry,
smashed in his door, and shot him
through the jaw and lung. Perry
was Immediately released on his ar
rival in Little Rock, as soon as iden-
titled. The outrage has caused
great excitement.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Commodore Walter H. Mears has
ceased to be tossed about on the angry
pillows of the Father of Waters. He pi
rates it on land, as the representative OF
that reliable New Orleans firm, Hirsch
Feibelman g. Co. The Comm0dOre's ro-
tund figure was sailing good-naturedly
along our streets this week, among his
many customers.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

The ordinance Of tho City Council
Of New Orleans, granting certain i'm
portant franchises and privileges to
the New Orleans Pacific Railway, was
passed over tho Mayors veto by a
vote CTS to-, on Tuesday a. uoon.
This action locates The lcpcts of the
road in New Orleans, instead OF
Westwege.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

The dead body Of one James Hart,
who is supposed to have been murder
ed, was found horribly mangled, ly-
ing across the track of the Iron Noun
tain road, near Texarkana.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

The st. Martinsville Observer mp
plauds the action of the city council
Of that place, for appropriati"g $3.50
70 aid In tho construction of q branch
to the Morgan Railroad.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Charles s. Fletcher, of New Or
leans, theTreasurero Louisiana Hose
Fire Comrany's Fand, has taken
French leave, along with seven hun
bred dollars of the COmpany's funds.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

81 didn't like our minister's sermon
last Sunday said o deacon who had
slept all sermon time to brother dea-
con. Didn't like it, brother Al Why
l saw you nodning assent to every pro-
position of the parson."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

In OgIethorpe County, Georgia, q
negro lad, aged sixteen turned on his
old father, who was fogging him,
and with q stone battered the old
mans head into q jelly.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Gov. Witt has returned from St.
Nartinsville, whithe, he has been
spending a few days among his
friends and relatives. lie looksmuch
improved in ..eaitll, SO the nesspa-
per rep0itcrssay.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Louis Arnold, a farmer, was muir
dered on the road near Woodville,
Miss, on the 9th. The top OF his
head was shot off and his horse killed
with buckshOt.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Minden, La, has been visited re-
Gently by afearfnl hail storm. Great
damage was done to fencing and
other property.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Y - Il
gage Of this issue we reproduce q very
ably written and truthful article from
che Louisiana CAPlTOLIAN, on the
Farce of Jury trials in this part of the
country, which We commend to the
careful reading and thoughtful COIL
xideration ofevery peace loving citi-
zen. Every one will recognizes The
OWLS ofthe jury system as painted by
our contemporary, and the only ques.
zion is to devise aremedy. We par
ticularly commend the article to oul
representatives. Il would be feath-
sr in the cap of any one WHO will
suggest and secure reform in Che
iary system by which this greatest
Heritage OF an intelligent people car
not DO perverted TO ends the opposite
cfwhat was originally intenued bJ
che founders Of the system.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Mr.. Felix IIimet, the veteran edi-
tor of that staunch journal, the New
Orleans Bee, We regret TO learn, has
sold ont his interest in the paper,
with the view of taking mp his resi-
denco in Paris. Mr.. Linet, during
his long career, has never, for q single
moment, failed to maintain the good
name of the profession, by an m
sweryiug adherence to his political
convictions as we'll as to the prompt
ingB which animate the man Of honor
and therefined gentleman. We hearth
ny wish him every happiness during
che remainder of his useful existence.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02
Francisco Gorguillo, is the name Of

Francisco Gorguillo, is the name Of
an Italian sailor lad, who feeced his
uncle to the amount Of 500, with
which he started to carry away Miss
Ruth Ford, of New Orleans, but was
stopped, alas, by the ruthless peelers.
Miss Ford was found on a freight car
and brought back to the city, while
tho too gallant ard adventurous
Gorguillo, languishes in prison for
want of $500 appearance bond.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02
Farmers Must Have.

The "Ploughman," Boston, Mass, has in its
columns the following: Warmers Safe Reno.
dies for diseases of internal organs, for bilious
ness headaches, neuralgia, and general debility,
are excellent remedies for the farmer to have in
the house,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02
1ied.

CARLISLE-On Mount Magnolia Plantation
in this parish, on Thursday, March 18th, 1881.
at o'clock A. NJ, of congestive chill, WILLIAM
LARlMoRE son of David and Mary e. Carlisle,
St. Louis and Now Orleans papers please copy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Texas has regained the Democrat
is banner of 1876, which Georgia had
won at the time.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-02

Gov. Churchill! having vetoed the
revenue bill, Arkansas finds itself
without a revenue law.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
WHOLESOME FOOD,
The iSsu" Between White and Brow,
BREAD.

The earliest agtator in the matter
says writer in the NineteenM Ceutyrv
observed two years ago, when travelling
IN Sicily, that the laboring classes there
live healthily and work well upon a
vegetable diet, the staple article of which
is bread made of background wheat
meal Nor are the Sicillans by anv
means the only people so supported.
"Fhe Hindoos Of the North western
Provinces can walk fifty or sixty miles
a day with no other food than .chapat-
ties made of the whole meal, with a
lit.le 'ghee, or Galam butter" Turk
lsh and Arab porters capable Of carry
ing burdens of from 400 to 600 pounds
live on bread only, with the occasional
addition OF fruits and vegetables. The
Spartans and Romans of old time lived
their vigorous lives on bread made of
wheaton meal. In Northern, as well as
Southern climates, we find the same
thing. In Russia, Sweden, Scotland.
and elsewhere, the poor live chiefly on
bread, always made from some whole
meal-wheat, oats, or rye-and the
reasantry, of whatever climate. SO fed.
always compare favorably with our
South English poor, who, in conditions
ofindigence precluding them from OBJ
tanning sufficient meat food starve, if
not to death, at least into sickness. on
the white bread it is our modern En-
glish habit to prefer. White bread
alone will not support animal life.
Bread made Of the whole grain will
The experiment has been tried . in
France by Magendie Dogs were the
subjects of the trial, andevery care was
taken to equalize all the other condi-
uons-to proportion the quantity Of
food given in each case to the weight
of the animal experimental upon. and
SO forth, Al the end Of forty DAYS the
dogs fed solely on white bread died
The dogs fed on bread OF the whole
grain remained vigorous, healthy and
we'll nourished. Whether an originally
healthy human being, if fed solely on
white bread for forty days, would like
wise die at the end of tina, time. re-
mains, of course, question. The ten
acity of life exhibited by Magendie's
dogs will not evidently bear comparison
with that of the scarcely yet forgotten
forty days wonder,,Dr. Tanner. Nor
ls ii by any M cans asserted that any given
man or any given child would certainly
remain in vigorous health for an indef-
mite length of time il fed solely on
whea;-meal bread. Not single piece
Of strong evidence has been produced.
however, to show that he would not:
and in the only case in which whole
meal bread has been tried with any
per>istency or on any considerable scale
among us-'o Wit, in jails-factS so to
show such bread TO be sn excellent and
wholesome substitute for more costly
forms OF nutritious food.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27

assassination was continued scene of
domestic enjoyment, Grandma Gar
held had, until she returned to Mentor,
am honored place AT the family table,
at her sons right hand, and was always
waited ON first, whoever else might be
present, On the other side Of the
president sat Jamie, who was his faith
er's pet, Harry, the oldest boy, al
ways SAT next to his mother, and then
hllss Mollle, who is approaching wo-
manhood; then Irwin and little Abram,
who is but nine years Of age. Mrs.
Garfield is n believer in good fare and
there was always all abundance of
wholesome, nutritious food, with good
coffee, tea and milk. Flowers from the
conservatory adorned the table at
every meal. After dinner President
Garfield used to indulge in n game of
billiards, having promptly restored to
its place the billiard table banished by
Mrs. Hayes. Occasionally he would
indulge in cigar, and he was not ad-
verse to glass ofchampagne of Rhine
vine, or larger beer, although he drank
temporarily and without hypocrisy.
He liked as night came on to take
gallop on horseback, and he was fear
less rider"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
Vice Presidents and Their Predecessors

1t is not entirely unreasonable that
Vice Presidents, selected AS ours have
been, should uniformly reverse the
general policy of their Immediate pre-
decessors. Tyler did it; Fillmore did
it, Johnson did it, and Arthur is reason.
ably certain to do it. And whys The
answer is simple and logic, Vice Presi.
dents represent nothing, They are
nominated to meet some present and
accidental political necessity, generally
resulting from the nomination OF the
Presidential candidate. They, there.
fore. represent mo great sentiment in
the party, and they become ciphers in
the administration, They sravstate in,
to est1-aase, essaatt because they are voice
less the dssagposntments of the party
naturally cluster about them until they
become the seesss ss..e-aaal figure of the op-
position, and when they succeed to she
power that disresarasd them they IAN
into the arms of those who were not in
sympathy with the elected President.
As long as Vice Presidents are subject
cd to the ordinary laws OF human
nature they wilQ be the natural antae.
arasts of the President, his policy and
his friends. - P1&lnde9D1oaa Times
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
A Long Farewell
Philadclnhia TiInes

Within few feet of the catafaloue
Mrs. Garfield paused and bowed her
head as if in prayer. The children and
others advanced to the casket. The
face which, owing to decomposition,
was hidden from view through the day
was disclosed for their benefit. But,
oh, how changed. The features, once
so manly and strong, were pinchcd and
worn. The face was terribly discolor
ed, and none but the eyes Of love could
discover in its lineaments aught that
looked familiar. Harry, who was the
first to approach, gazed for a mo-
ment ut the inanimate form, then bend
ing forward he gravely imprinted kiss
on the wrlnkled brow; then placing his
kerchief to his face walked sadly away.
Miss Mollie displayed greater emotion
Throwing one arm lovingly over the
casket, AS if to embrace it, she exclaim-
ed: "Oh, papa, papa" She then kiss
ed the face repeatedly, her graceful
form trembling with grief, until gently
removed by Mrs. Rockwell After the
Others had paid their last tribute of re-
spect, they all withdrew and Mrs. Gar
field was alone with the dead What
thoughts must have filed her mind as
she stood beside that bier. Doubtless
she recalled his early struggles to attain
an education, while battling manfully
to obtain the uecesSaries OF life, their
youthful marriage and happy home
life. the birth Of their childred, his hon
orcd career As a soldier and statesman.
and thiS-,his WAS the end of all his
greatness A; the expiration Of twenty
minutes She Joined her friends in the
corridor, Her Veil WAS again lowered.
her step hesitating and slow, In her
hand she bore some of the flowers that
adorned the bier. She entered The car
rage and was hastily driven away.
Those eyes that beheld her to-day will
never see her again, for Lucretia Ger
field has paid her last visit to Washing
ton city. Its very presence is hateful
to her by reason of the sad tragedy that
has robbed her Of a husband devoted
and true aud the nation of one of the
grandest figures in the history OF our
day.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27

What the Nhrtigis ~ Iime nriags
Nro@"a the President aud senesai
s.rAA,

What che " hwtigis 81 tums nriag.
Nr@a"a the President aud General
eeant.
4 Washington special to the Raiu-
more Sun SAYS ok, Presidents Grant
'aad Hayes, who sat on one sofa 10
themselves, were almost as much the
objects OF curiosity as was President
Arthur General Grant seems to be
growing stouter and heavier aud more
sohd-look,ng than ever, Daring the
whole time occupied by the services he
never moved y muscle Of his face, and
looked straightforward into vacancy.
No one could .ell really whether his
thoughts were upon the sad and solemn
scene enacting under his eyes, or of
things afar off.
MIR. Hayes seems to be tritle more
ford than when he left Washington,
and gives evidence of feeling somewhat
the lack of attention which appears to
be shown him. Many persons of those
who knew Gen. Gran: when he was
president have taken pains to 60 up
and speak to him, but scarcely any one
has taken the trouble to do this with
Mr.. Hayes. President Arthur, with
Secretary Blaine. also sat on sofa by
themselves diagonally opposite to the
one occupied by Generals Grant and
Hayes. His fine open countenance
bore dignitied and sorrowful express
sion, which was made quite perceptible
to all as his eyes were not cast Gown
at any time, although once or twice he
shielded them with his hat. His de-
meanor throughout was such as to
commend itselfto ali. Secretary Blaine
showed most plainly the depression
which he feels. He scarcely seemed
to have energy enough left in him to
take the least interest in anything, and
most of the time his head was resting
on his hands and his eyes were closed.
In entering and departing from the TO-
tunda the contrast between him and
President Arthur, who had his arm.
was very marked. The president, with
head and form firmly erect, lowered
several inches above the secretary of
state. whose head was buried almost in
his breast.
THE evident partiahty of the new
presiden; for Gen, Grant was shown by
his leaving the depot in his company
after the departure of the funera, train,
selecting him from among u dozen 9TH
ers of his companions, 1t seems to be
the general impression that in short
time Gen, Grant will be in the cabinet,
Common rsmor assigns the secretary
ship of state to him. but it Is more
likely, it he goes into the cabinet at all,
that it will be as secretary OF war.
-Four of the members of the cabinet
who now have the prospec, OF retiring
10 private life, will very naturally re.
sret that they did not hold ON to the
positions which they held on the 4th
If March, Three Of them left the SEN,
ate Blaine, Window and kirkwood--
where each had a good prospect of re,
naming for an almost indefinite pc.
RED, and another, Hunt. resigned life
position Oh the bench OF the Court Of
Claims"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
A NefariOnS Traffic.

The greater part OF the opium con-
summed IN China is imported from India,
ard the revenue derived from, the ,arffic
forms an important item in the Indian
revenue account. While India was gov
erned by the East India Company. the
whole of this trade was in the hands of
private individuals, as the company did
not choose to engage in a business that
WAS prohibited by the Chinese Govern
ment. But in 1862 China was com
PEELED to lesalize the traffic, and. though
allowed toimpose duty on the impor-
tatlon of the drug, England took care
that the duty was not so high as TO
prove prohibitory, and thus iniure an
important and growing branch of In
dian trade. The cultivation of opium
IN India Is extensively carried on in
but two special tracts of territory: on
the fertile tablelands of Central India,
which corresponds to the old Kingdom
OF Malwa, and where lis cultivation is
free, the duty being collected as the
opium passes through Bombay; and in
the valley OF the Ganges, around Patna
and Benares. where the cultivation is a
siTlct government monopoly. Through
out The rest OF India i, is absolutely
prohibited, In Bengal number of
e1ll;lvstnrs agree 10 SON a certain GUAM
ass Q. land with poppy, snd, as in
other Indian industries, = pecunisry
advance is made TO them before they
commence operations, which is bal
alnced when the opium Is delivered 20
the agencies, The opium is purchased
by the Government al fixed rates sc
coniing to the quality, and the man
r.fa.oituTe into opium is Government
monopoly. The profit is enormous. In
1882, 81 200 chests of opium were
exported from India to China, OF the
value of slS,0o0, 900, Of which s7.7oo,-
900 represented the net profit to the
Indian Government Al the beginning
of the century the annual exports bare
v reached 2,5nl chests.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
Al Ark HHi,t in Fear Of Another feiage.


A few miles below Ohio. Ala, there
is an old negro named Moses, who
claims he had = revelation from the
Lord, in which he received information
tkst The world would again be
destroyed by wafer. He was SO CON
WINGED that the destruction would be
by water that he at oraoe began the
work of building al ark. He has thus
been engaged for several months, and
the result Of his labors may be easily
seen from the river This ark is very
unlike TIE representations OF 1aas one
built by Father Noah, alaa would doubt
less not Withstand any severe gales,
such as might be expected il a cruise
of forty days and nights. This oddly
constructed vessel or house is placed On
high hill, ready for the RISING water
1t Is composed Of several apartments,
about five feet wide and tesa feet long,
which are placed On top OF each other.
Each has a small por1sco, a1ad spires
with feathers as ornaments. Approach
ing the dwelling of the negro one has
to pass through very deliberately dec
GRATED arbor, over the entrance of
which iah are the words. Welcome, Peace,
Rest, and Happiness.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-27
HARDWARE.

il running. Now the chase il cor
toward US. You can hear tho sIan
ringing bark distinctly. How eagerly
ne runs ! There is a moments silence
lie Is puzzled, or is struggling with
some difficulty. Now the crv rings on,
again in quick, clear notes. The wind
sweeps 1t away, anG then brings it back
with new power. 1t grows fainter ard
fainter. He is passing around soma
bill or ridge in the forest. He is turn
ing away. No, here he comes again
cleare: and louder than ever. He is
making for the lake. But what Is this?
lie music ceases. Then it begins more
slowly. The deer has made turn. and
Is swinging away for Stony pond. Jack
ollows him, and his voice grows fainter,
and then Is lost as he passes back into
the forest; We are disappointed.
We look down the lake again. Sud-
denly Peters boat puts out from the
island where he is watching. He is
pulling for dear life. He must see
something. We will go down. Reub's
sinewy arms make the oars bend, and
the boat flies through the water. Do
you see that dark spot moving out from
the shore? 1t is a deer, buck, noble
head. Peter is still little in advance
OF us. But the deer swims fast. VIII
ne get away Peter pulls bravelv, and
at last his boat shoots between the stag
and the point for which he was max
ing. The great head, with its branch.
ing horns, turns out into the lake. Stead
y now for the boat is dancing, and the
stag is almost springing from the water.
We must not spoil the antlers. A ball
Just below the ear. The rihe-crack rings
sharp, and the buck is ours.-Herarv
lane, in Harper's Maqieine.