Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

LOCAL MATTERS.
Ghursdap's edition.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates tn
Bowels.
Among other articles of merchandise
u. d. Thomas has just received lot O
dry goods and boots and shoes, to which
lie invites attention.
The colored camp meeting begins to
day at the Garrison Grounds where ex
tensive preparations have been made t.
accommodate the visitors.
Chicago is now jealous of St. Louis
because the latterhas twenty-five muir,
derers awaiting trial while she has only
twenty-three. Turn Gitteau loose.
The Carl Shurz has taken the place OF
the ferrybOat Irene, while Size - being
overhauled and receiving additional
machinery which will greatly increase
her speed.
ERRATA.-The cOmpositor failed to
correct the proof in Tuesdays issue, and
thereby credited an article of the n. o.
States, to the Times, entitled Mexican
izing Mississippi.
Monsieur Grouchy, the amiable restau-
Tateur of the Capitol, sent us dish of
soft shell crabs, which could not have
been excelled anywhere. They were %
triumph in the art culinary and werea
preciated accordingly. Mons. Grouchy's
fame is spreading.
A bell telephone has been laid to con-
meet the houses of Messrs. David & Garig
and Vim. Garig. Mr.. Henry Young, our
enterprising telegraph operator did the
work. If encouraged he will organize
q telephone exchange for the accommo-
dation of the community.
Joseph Little John, is the name of the
beardless youth, who was arrested on
Monday last at the Duggan place, by
Deputy U. s. Marshal Henry Schorten,
charged with having signed post office
receipt for registered letter containing
500, belonging to j. Phelps & Co., of
New Orleans.
The sidewalk in front of one of Mrs.
McCormick's stores, Oh Third street, is
being repaired. The march of improve
ment progresses steadily from day to
day. Two years of it will completely
change the appearance of Baton Rouge.
We dare say that no other town in Lou
isiana is going ahead as fast as ours.
Cotton Is opening with a rush, owing
to the dry spell of weather we have had
for the last two or three weeks. The
cane is doing well yet, though ram will
soon be.needed. The appearance of the
skies indicates that we will soon be |
blessed with an abundant shower. The |
sun is as hot as Hades. Withal the |
temperature is by far more pleasant
than it was two weeks ago. The nights
are delightfully."- cool.
READyILLA ScMINARY.-We insert in
this issue the announcement that this
excellent school for young ladies will
open its doors on the first Monday in Oc-
tober. The reputation OF Readvilla is
so well established that it seems almost
.uperfuous to speak of the great services
it las rendered in educating
young ladies of this and adioin-
ng States. The last session had a most
brilliant close, which bore evidence of
me fact that under its able corps of
teachers the Readvilla is one of the best
institutions of learning in the South.
+. d. THoMAs.-Among the most in
lustrious, active and energetic young
merchants is +. D. Thomas, who at the
'orner of Main and st. Anthony keeps
me of the most complete assortments of
amily and plantation groceries, liquors,
obaecos and supplies generally, that
s to be found in Baton Rouge. By pur-
chasing country produce he Is enabled
to keep in store poultry, eggs
resh butter, etc, at the lowest cash :
'rices. One might search the whole
own over and could not find D better
'lace TO trade at than at Thomas. He
$ prompt, accommodating and straight
Onward in all his dealings.
That Bouncing Gal.
The magnificent steamer City of Baton l