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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04
Class Standing.

1t is competent for an educational IN
stitution to give its degrees and honors
on such grounds as it may please.
Mere honorary degrees, such as l.. l.. ID.
d. d. and often times a. NJ. are given
with no further requirement than more
or less eminent public service. Harvard
University made Gen. Grant Doctor
of Laws. of civil law and canon law,
though il is notorious that martial law
and cannon law, would have been more
appropriate. Doctors of Divinity are
scattered with the prodigality ofantumn
leaves Most of the Colleges make their
Masters of Arts ad eundem, rs it is called,
or in plain English, as matter Of course,
so many years after getting the low
or degree of Bachelor of Arts. The Uni
yersity of Virginia made a great I'M
provement in this respect by only gran-
ting the degree after real examlna'
ton which should demonstrate solid &C
ouirements, thus giving it genuine sig.
nificance. 1t did, however, make the
mistake of degrading the degree o.
Bachelor of Arts so that it is not sought
after by good students. Other lnstltu
tons among which notably is Washing
ton and Lee University, have sought
that these two degrees should both have
a real significance, as indicating differ
ent grades in requirement. This is
marked improvement, the principle o
which has been adopted in the Loulsl
ana State University, though under di
verse conditions and with considerable
notifications in the practical appllca
t;op. Our idea is that degree shoul
have a definite and logical meaning
that il shall indicate Il fixed grade c
aconirement, and that this grade shall
he ascertained by the best tests posi-
bic. =,
What are these tests! In this tn
practice is very varions. The Gefma
Universities give their degrees for whf
they are WORTH after fair eXamll''
tion and an elaborate thesis submltte
by the applicant, which are the so
tests of his fitness. No account Is u
ken Of recitations, for the instruct'c
il given entirely by lecture.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04
commencement Exercises.

Friday, July 1st, 1ss1-l2 NJ, meeting
of Board Of Supervisors.
Saturday, July 2d-loA' NJ, meeting OF
the Alumni; 4 P. NJ, drill; P. NJ, adj
dresses by students and friends of the
University.
Sunday, July Sd, II a. NJ, Annual
Sermon by the Right Reverend John N
Gallaher, P. Z. Bishop of Louisiana.
Monday, July 4th-5 P. NJ, announce
ment of distinctions and delivery of Ger
tifcates; Grafton by Major W. F. Mellen
of New Orleans; p. NJ, University ball
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04
SEEDS THAT SURPRISE.

The Farmers "BOnanza."
Make, new vegetable from s: a. differing
from ANYTHING ever grown here, delicious raw or
cooked. Seed sent by mail 20 cents paper.
soya Bean Of Japan, half bean half pea said by
chemists to be the richest human food known.
Fine fodder plant. also. Seed, Is cents q paper.
Cuban Quee Watermelon, inst imported lar
gest variety ever grown in Us, firm, luscious s
crisp and sugary; best to keep or ship, 25 cents
a psI,er of 90 seeds, papers for 81. Very scarce
Log-of.wood Muskmelon largest known, to
tee' Longtime quality, early and prolific. Is
cents a paper. Climax Tomato, richest flavor,
early. prolific, solid-unequaled in every way.
IS cents paper. White Egyptian Corn from
the Nle eds immensely in the ., South where v,asr
20 cents paper, Is cents pound. Teosinte,
one plant feeds COW two days !. 10 to ~ feet
high Is cents paper s cu7co Corn Sn g grains 1s
Ions prices, is cents a paper. All the above
sent for 81, 3 of each for s2. Address 9. X.
Gilbert 4 Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Reference Hon. W. L. Calhoun, Mayor OF AT
la
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

Mr.. Edward A. Freeman, the English
historian, is coming to this country in
the autumn, partly to see the great re-
public and partly for the good Of his
health. He will give some lectures in
Baltimore and in Boston.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

OF the six hundred and thirty cadets
who entered the University from Octo.
Der 1865 to October 1875, 466 resigned
or were indefinitely furloughed, SO were
graduated, SO dismissed, died.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04
DIRECTORY.
aoAKp or SUPERVISORS.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
CIV. l.. A, Witt OK offico President, N Orleans
Hon e II. Fay, Supt. Public Education, ex'
oiiiciO, New Orleans.
Col WIN Preston Johnston, President Faculty
ex.officio Baton Rouge. 80.
Gen. Leon Jastremski Vice. President, Baton
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

The fortieth anniversary Of st. Marks
Training College was celebrated on ST..
Marks day, at the college, Chelsea.
Since its foundation, in 1s4l, the col
lege has trained nearly LOO school
masters for the work Of elementary ed
ucatiOn.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

Jaw Gould makes on an average s., oOo,-
600 a year. This will see him through
the ice cream season if he has only one
sweetheart and is careful.-Breakfast
Table.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

| have Houses and Lots IN all
parts of the city for sale. Can give
you more information about city
property than can be gained from
any other source. If you wish to
buy or sell, call on me.
w. F. ATTKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

an interesting account of what was
done there, and how they did it.
Rev. 6 E. Manchester was in love
with Chatauqua, announcing that
the season would begin about the
last of July, and stating the round
trip fare as 81 from Parkersburg,
and 1915 from Bridgeport, 0. Ad-
mission fee, $3.50, with the mimi
mum expenses about 81 per day.
Rev. H. R. Coleman stated the
object of his Lecture in the Church
in the evening.
Rev. l.. E. Peters was, on motion,
appointed Treasurer pro tenn, to re-
port to the Treasurer elect at Hart
ford City.
There being no other conventions
or good pieces in mind to recon-
mend people to 60 to, and
A MOTION TO ADJOURN,
being made and seconded, the Pres
ident congratulated the Convention
on the spirit of harmony and unity
that had prevailed, and the mani
fest presence of the Lord in their
midst during all their deliberations.
He contrasted the immensely of the
work with the feebleness of the eff
forts being put forth spoke of how
the work would increase; Of the
vast immigration of the near future
into West Virginia, and the power
of reaching these people through
their children.
Thanking the Convention and
the good people of Parkersburg for
their Christian kindness, courtesy
and hospitality, he closed with an
earnest, "God bless you each and
every one. Live near the Master.
Let our lives say to every one, see
how we live and know what relig-
ion does for people"
The motion to adjourn having
prevailed, eve shall meet beyond
the River" was sung heartily, with
voice and spirit, after which the
President pronounced the Benedic-
tiOn.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
Latest Markets.
Parkersburg Retail Market,

Corrected Weekly by Attkfsson Bro,
Market Street.
PARKERSBURG, June s, 1881.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
Farm for Sale.

OOc ACRES of Land within6 mll fso M Ma
0UOkersburg and same distance + tboi1 River
rietta one mile from Ohio rlVeT,i Oh nd Of which
is in grass, rest in woods Two-stor9yo d drn new
dwelling house, good cellar, &C, s 90G to 500
barn and out-buildings; orchard o. we wa
tered. Can be divided in three parts, Shalt sif
sired. For the whole, $40 per acre; on'
cash, balance in one and two years.
Enquire of .+tGissOn.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
Delegates Appointed.

PICKS Run, UPsHUR Co.,
June 3rd, 1881.
ED. FREEMAN. At a meeting of
Pleasant View Lodge No B., |. O..
G. T., Messrs. A. G. Jenkins, l.. M.
Arnold and J. W. Kidd, were elect
ed delegates to the State Temper
ance Convention at Wheeling, June
2Sth. Respectfully, B. B.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
THE FREEMAN.

The Temperanee NeWsPHPe
Virginia, dvto
Is independent always, and aI%a aS,Ie. Gives
speak for the Right and the PeUppaTr' and re-
the Local and General News, seo ~ Temper-
aT7ce under ali circumstances. senu i0
linen COPY free. Address, W.. va.
FREEMAN, Parkers0"fs'
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad,

IN effect January /, 1881. The Shortest,
1Quickest and Best Route to all points West
and Northwest.
The popular line to ST. Louis, Chicago On
aha and Kansas City.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

Close COnneCtlOnS.
Baggage Handled with Care.
j. A. KINGSBURY, NJ. OFT.
IL. j. A. FOREMAN, Agent, Parkers.
bnrg, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
Weather Report.

WEATHER REPORT, for the week
ending Monday, June 7, 1881:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

A row occurred at Maysville, KY,
last Sunday, between party Of
drunken excursionists on the
steamer Thomas Sherlock, and some
of the citizens of Maysville. These
Sunday excursions should not be
allowed. -H1uatington Argus.
All good citizens who regard the
Sabbath of the Bible and the Sab
bath of the people are of the same
opinion.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
No. 4 stops at all stations.

No. stops at al statlons. ,.,rs no.
Trains 20 and 80 will carry passengers o'
tween Chillicothe and Parkersburg. of
Accommodation train leaves Athens Do %S
G:2oam, arrive at Parkersburg at 9:4Oam. ne ne
turning leaves Parkersburg at :O0pm, alIlN''
at Athens at 7:40pm. 10 twain
Wednesdays and Saturdays an extra t ban piarr
leaves Hillsboro at 7:50pm, arrives Nv P PIan
chester at S:45pm. Returning, Leaves ,e 1t" at
chester at S:55pm, arriving at HlIlsooi0"'
9:50pm. $500 ,ors 10
Trains Nos. 2, 10, and 50 have Palace cars "
Cincinnati. 4,,oouth
No trains on HilIsboro or Portsmouth
branches on Sunday. 1,1,ars-
Marietta Accommodation leaves P 19!i6sm,
burg at 7:l5am, except Sunday, ce nt' sun
day, IL :l0am, 40pm, IL 45pm. .4.,dent.
JAS. H. STEWART, Superlntettl"0N
THos. p. BARRY, Gen'l Ticket Agent
j. K. ROSE, M. of T.
JOHN ADAIR, Agent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

Fine Gold Filings that usually
cost from So to Sc at 81 so to 81 at
Halls office, over Boreman's drug
store. Market St.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09

TYRE, W., sign offl,e .6ie
row." corner of Second land
e e dealer in Dry Emds,
boots, Shoes, hats, efc.
rKet price paid fnr kotton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09

SSON, Physician and Sur
Office at residens, head of
ard street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09
BOoDS e. GROeERI.Hs.

PON; R., Front street, oppo-
ne Landing, dealer in Dry
ocerIes, Hardware, Roots
3, Caps and Geaeral PlaiH
plies. Il
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09

soBT P. HUNrER, At
g and Counsellos at Law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09

PRE-, Physician and Surgeon
'ciai attention givsnto disea-
omen and Children Office at
Methodist Episcopal Par
hird St., Alexan,laa.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09
ALEXANDRIA,, La WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1881.
gMERlEE's SALE
OF MOVABLE PROPERTY IN RAPIDES
PARISH FOR STATE, PARISH
AND POLL TAXES
OF 1880.
The State Of Louisiana vs. Delinquent
1ag Debtors, Parish Of
Rapides.

DY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
ID vested in me inland by the Consti-
tuition and laws Of the State of Lou
isiana, will sell at the principal front
door of the Court House in which the
Civil District Court Of said Parish is
held, within the legal hours for judi
cial sales, beginning at IL o'clock A..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09
fDIRECDRY
xAhDRIA,
HES.S/OML

!, w. F., Attorney and
at Law. Offs on De
tween First AMI Second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09

EWs, Attorng.at.La
~ Public. OfR5s on De-
g. |etWeen First and Second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-11-09
Saturday, the 10Th day Of Novem.
Der. A. u. 1881.

and continuing on Monday and each
succeeding day until said sales are
completed, all movable property on
which taxes are now due to the State
of Louisiana and Parish of Rapides, to
enforce collection of the taxes assessed
on movable property in the year 1880,
together with interest thereon from
the thirty -first day OF December, 1880,
until paid, and all costs. The names
of said delinquent taxpayers, the
amount of taxes due by each on the
assessment of movable property, and
tile property to be offered for sale are
as follows, to-wit:
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

long. We put man an whip to each
yoke an commenced crawlin' up the
mountain like a snake. just after thirty
yoke got on top the second bluff ten
yoke was down in the canyun, and the
balance tuggin' up the first bluff, when
the wagons stuck. The whips COM
menced poppin' like skirmish fire all
along the line. The wagons never
budged. The thirty yoke just spread
themselves out, stretching the chain
taut from bluff to bluff, lifting the
twenty steers ont Of the canyun an
holdin' them hangin' by their necks in
their yokes all along the chain, like
washin' on o clothes line"
The crowd
"Buttoned their coats in silence.
And one by one solennly stole away
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

orably. But, and she drew a long, qniy-
ering sigh, ''it is hard"
every hard; but / am young and
strong and in good business. We will
not suffer-"
mot unless" faltered Aida--''see how
the climate of Brazil has injured Elton.
And his wife died there"
"Then I will take a lower position and
salary herei Love is better than fortune
and we have each other"
AS she spoke, her cousin Elton enter
ed the room with an open letter in his
hand. Silently he read his uncle's letter
and then deliberately and slowly tore it
into minute pieces. Before Aida recov-
cred from her amazement, he handed
her the paper he held.
81 trust to your generosity to sign
this" he said, "and to your kindness to
let me die home"
The paper contained written prom.
Use binding Aida to support little Frank
Graham till he attained his majority,
and then to give him twenty thousand
dollars to startin life. ut is all ! ask,
Aida" said Elton, gently, "for my un
cle's will is only justice to you, who
never gave HIM an hours pain. l only
hope for myself to see you happily mar,
ried before l 60 to join my dear Laura. "
The hope was granted, and in the soft
air of Eltonglade, with the kindest ofcare
lavished upon him, Elton Graham lived
through the summer and fall, sinking tc
rest when the first SHOWS covered the
earth.
And Leon and Aida, surrounded by
their children, with Aunt May to pet
them all, gave to Frank Graham thu
love and care they gave their own boys
and hold as a sacred trust the papeI
Aida signed when Elton destroyed hi
uncle's secret trust, never regrettin.
that the wanderer returned to die a
home.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
AT THE RESTAURANT.
FROM THE BOSTON COURIER.

tits the pretty waiter girl,
She's one among score
And It's not that VI love them less,
But oh love her more
Down to the festive board sit
She stands behind my CHAIR
/ catch the slight suggestive cough
That tells me sheis there
Ny pretty, pretty waiter girl!
She hath pleasant voice;
Of chops and steaks, of fish and fowl,
She biddeth me make choice.
Iponder on my little joke
While lingering the menu
Then: IF were to order duck,
might, perhaps, get you
Her eyes are on the table cloth
Their glance, it is severe;
"Or, should I call for venison,
'Twere you again, my dear
She wears the lofty look Of one
Who searches the top shelf;
pray do not ask for goose, says she;
"For you might get-yourself."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
Mothers, Mothers, Mothers !!

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth /? If so, 60 at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's SooTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depend upon
it; there is no mistake about it. There
is not mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell You at once
that it will regulate the bowels and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health
to the child, operating like magic. It
is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and is the pre-
scription of one of the Oldest and best
female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. 25
cents a bottle. lnoly
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
MOUNTAIN MAHOGANY.

This wood is indigenous to Nevada. The
trees do not grow large; one with a
trunk q foot in diameter is much above
the average. When dry the wood is
about as hard as lockwood, and Of a very
fine grain. 1t is of rich red color and
very heavy. When well seasoned it
would be fine material for the wood
carver. In the early days it was used
in making boxes for shafting, and in q
few instances for shoes and dies in a
quartz battery. Used as fuelit creates
intense heat, it burns with blaze as
long as ordinary wood would last, and
is then found (almost unchanged in FORM
converted to charcoal that lasts about
twice as long as that of ordinary wood.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

They had been engaged to be mar
ried fifteen years and still he had not
mustered up resolution enough to ask
her to name the happy day. One even
ing he called in particularly spoony
frame of mind, and asked her to sing him
something that would "moye" him. She
sat down at the piano and sang, "Darl-
ing, l am growing old."-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
r. d. SCHLOSS & BRO.
SEEDS THAT SURPRISE.
The Farmers "BOnanZa.''

T0c FafmefS> ''bOu&bnZbs
Make new vegetable from S. A. differing
from anything ever grown here, delicious raw or
cooked. Seed sent by mail 90 cents paper.
Soya Bean Of Japan, half bean half pea, said by
chemists to be the richest human food known.
Fine fodder plant. also. Seed, Is cents paper.
Cuban Queen Watermelon, Just imported lar
gest variety ever grown in US firm, luscious,
crisp and sugary; best to keep or ship, IS cents
a paper of2O seeds, papers for 81. Very scarce.
Log:of.wood Muskmelon, largest known. to
feet Longtime quality, early and prolific, Is
cents paper. Climax Tomato richest flavor,
early, prolific, solid-unequaled in every way,
Is cents paper. White Egyptian Corn (trom
the Nile), yields immensely in the South where
other corn falls, Unequaled for table or stock,
20 cents paper, IS cents a pound. Teosinte,
one plant feeds COW two days; 10 to IL feet
high, Is cents paper. Cuzco Corn. grains
inch long, I in. broad. Seed Will bring fabu-
lous prices, Is cents paper. All the above
sent for 81, 3 of each for e. Address G. Il.
Gilbert 4 Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Reference Hon. W. L. Calhoun, Mayor OF At
lanta
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

'ButtOned their coats in silence.
And one BY one solemnly stole away.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-20
Olive Branches.

Each wing of the Republican party
is holding out little olive branches OF
peace to the other The Baker com.
mittee at its meeting on Friday evening
showed ont twig proposing to enter
into contest to ascertain which wing
had the most followers at the meeting
TO organize one week ago. 1t strikes
us that this would only lead to more
strife, as the list of those already pub
lished us being present on one side is
doubted by the other, no doubt much
larger list could be mustered if an at
tempt is made by the other side. Last
Saturday nights meeting held out
another olive branch which will strike
impartial members of the party as hav.
ing more olive buds of promise on il
than the first had. 1t proposes no strife,
no contest, no conflict, but merely
leaves the formation of committee tc
the people themselves in their respec.
live wards. L. will appear to fair
minded men who desire peace and har
mony in the party that this is the right
plan to pursue. But what are you
going to do with the old rules of the
party says some stickler for rules only
when rules answer certain puposeS
The people who made the rules can dis
solve them, and the only way to dis
solve the rules is to submit them to the
people and let other rules emanate from
the same people. We think this would
insure peace and harmony in the party.
1t is gratifying to note that Republi.
cans Of all shades of opinion endorse
the efforts that are being made for peace
and union, and we have no doubt what
ever that a union will be formed with
out the sacrifice of principle which
will sweep the Democracy from power
in the City and State at the next cleo
tions.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-20

AS IF 1T were not enough to have hot
weather with the thermometer bobbing
amongst the nineties, the threatened
burning up of the world, and a split in
the Republican party all at the same
time, the Every Evening and the Morn.
ing News had to lock horns, tear III
things in general and add to the in.
ward "cussedness" of the times. We
nave been over that road fighting every
inch Of the way through but at the last
we were rewarded with victory having
completely silenced the guns of the enc
my, and, being conqueror, we exult il
a lasting peace. Our neighbor, the
News, has struck right out from the
shoulder. A few more blows of the
same kind and victory will perch upor
the banner Of the News. Wade il
neighbor, we've been there.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-20
ssNO RNAAiAm.O

If civil service reform is to be carried
out to its full extent it wi | imply more
than the selection of capable officers
and their retention in office perhaps a
life time. An officer may be capable,
qualified and houest enough to discharge
the duties of any office but he may be a
veritable tyrant in politics for all that.
1t is great mistake to think that be-
cause man is elected or appointed to
an Office that he consequently has to be-
come political boss The times seem
sadly out of joint in this respect. If a
Governor is elected, in many instances
he assumes, and his adherents expect
him to become political boss. A Con-
gresham i expected to exercise certain
dictatorlaI tur-ti..s in his party. A
member of the nes sislature in numerous
instances takes the political whip in
his ha Ids and Furnishes or rewards as
he sees proper. So general has bossism
become that not only Collectors, United
States Marshals, Post Masters, and city
officers set themselves up to be political
eaders, but even route agents, police
men, letter-carriers, city bailitfs and
dog-catchers assume aud put on boss
ish kind of air. This is all a great
mistake. The officers of people are
the servants of people and not the
bosses. They are elected and appointed
10 discharge certain duties faithfully
and with fidelity to the powers that
elected or appointed them.
That Federal, State and City officers
should assume to dictate and boss the
political actions of the party to which
they may have belonged, is one of the
great evils in politics. The moment a
man is elected or appointed TO an Office
that moment he should drop the role OF