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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
ROUGE LOUISIANA SATURDAY. APRIL 80 1881.


THE TOUGHEST WEATHER YET.
"Wc're having some pretty winterish
weather" said old Daddy Wetllerspoon
to Uncle Sammy Honniwell, as the two
met near the city hall, New York, yes
terday. Fright for ard wather for the
season."
"Jist so, iist So" conceded Unclc
Sammy; reminds me Of the fallof 1881.
It commenced long the forepart Of No
vember and froze stiff till March. Good
smart weather, too. / remember that
it was SO cold in Brooklyn that Novem-
Der that bilin' water froze over q hot
| fire.
Daddy Wetherspoon looked at him
and braced himself. eyes, yes" said
he, II mind that we'll. That's the fall
the milk froze in cows. But the cold
| season was in 1897. 1t commenced in
the middle Of October and ran through
to April. All the oil froze in the lamps
and we didn't have light until spring
set in"
cay ayr responded Uncle Sammy,
growing rigid. cts just like yester-
day to me- walked q hundred and Tor
ty miles due east from Sandy Hook, on
tho ice, and slid back, owing to the
convexity of the earth, you know. 1t
was down hill coming this way. But
that wasn't as cold as the winter Of 1921.
That season commenced in September,
and the mercury didn't rise degree
till May. Don't you know how wa
| used to breathe hard, let it freeze hard,
cut hole in it and crawl in ii for q
shelters You haven't forgotten that :"
| mot l." said Daddy Wetherspoon,
after a pause. "That's the winter ws
used to give the horses hot lead to
drink, and keep hot fire under 'em 50
it wouldn't harden till they got it down.
But that was nothing to the spell of 1917.
| got through that whole spell by liz
ing in an ice house. It was too cold to
60 out of doors, and jist camped in On.
ice house. You remember that season
Of 1917 That's the season we wore I'M
dershirts Of sandpaper to keep up d
friction
"Well, should say ! did," retorted
Sammy, What! remember 1917 Deed
: | do. That was the spell when it took q.
steam grindstone four days to light a
, match. Ay, ay! But do you know that
] was uncomfortably warm in that
winter2'
Glow sos" demanded Daddy Weth-
; erspoon, breathing hard.
Running around your ice house to find
ont where you got in. It was an aw-
full spell, though. How long did it
last From August to the 30th of June ?
: ! guess you're right But mind the
snap of 1913, don't your It commenced
on the first Of July aud went around
and Tapped over week. That year
the smoke troze in the chimneys. and
we had to blast it out with dynamite.
l think that was the worst we ever
had. All the clocks froze up so we didn't
! know the time for a year, and then
men used to SGT fire to their buildings to
: raise the rent. Yes, indeed. / got
$4,000 a month for burnin' buildings.
There was heap Of suferin' that win
ter, because we lived on alcohol and
phosphorus, till the alcohol froze, and
then we ate the birthstone heads of
> matches and jumped around till they
caught fire. Say you--"
But Daddy Wetherspoon had fled.
The statistics were too much for him..
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

An Ottawa policeman arrested two
respectable young women in that city
one day last week because they were
wearing cloud" hats. His object, as he
explained, was to ''teach them how to
dress quietly in che future.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Vice President Arthur has quick
eye. John Sherm&2, says he never can
catch it when he wars to speak. At
the same time the eye is found winking
at Conkling.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

1t IS estimated that Whittaker's ears
will cost the Government 100000 by
the time the tiresome thing called a
court martial is ended.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

To believe a great truth, intellect to
grasp it is required. Any fool can doubt
a thing he knows nothing about,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The Boston Post observes that instead
Of breaking up "the solid South" Ma
honeism is breaking up the Republican
party.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

- A. DAY, proprietor Red Stick Drug Store,
- keepN constantly on htnda full assortment
of drugs and medicines cornbr Africa and
SomerulDS streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

ID FEIBELMAN, dealet in lbry Goods and
ID the most fashionable styles Of ready made
clothing, hats boots and shoes, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

EDW. WIT ING, dealer in fancy and staple
T. groceries fruits ana con ectioneries, ci
CARS, smoking tobacco, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

r PHILIP BOTT, proprietor Of Bismarck Sa.
- loon and Lager Beer House, corner st. Louis
and North Boulevard streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

II. CAPDEVIELLE dealer i'm groceries and
j LIQUORS and ear corn, lime, hoop.pole and
bat.bOat agent, Front street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Restores tho
Appetite.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

IIEORGE II. WILSON dealer in western
VI produce groceries, plantation supplies,
ssddierv. harness corner Third and COnven.
tion 9trpets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

C,HARLES Week, proprietGrS Sumter House
" dealer in the finest wines, liquors and cigars
corner Third and laurel Streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

IOHN JOHNSON, matchmaker and ieweler,
- dealer in jewelry, silver ware pictures and
picture frames, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Mrs. j. NJ. PARKER, dealer IN Millinery and
wi Dry Goods and fancy articles OF all des.
criptions, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

I UUISlANA CApITOLIAN Book and Job
il Printing establishment, on Third street, Is
one of the most complete in the State.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

yIT G.. RANDOLPH, Wholesale and recall
w grocer. and dealer in Western produce,
wines and liquors, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

w t. ULUVERIUS, Druggist Bogel's old
w stand dealer in drugs, medicines, cutlery
soap, garden seed and fanny articles.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Al CHAMBERS, Stationer, ddaler IN station.
IM erv, books cutlery, Violin and Guitar
strings and fashion papers, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Holm j. WAX, dealer in fahcy and staple
- groceries, liquors. cigars, tobacco and Con
dictionaries, St. Ferdinand street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

JOSHUA BEAL, Family GIbcer, dealer in
- fancy groceries canned f!uith and every arti
clio needed in the household, conner Third and
Laurel streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

NICHOLAS WAX, wholesale and retail gro
Y Ger. dealer in plantation Supplies, fancy and
staple groceries, wines, LIQUORS. crockery' cut
lerN. CIGARS and tobacco. 81. Louis street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

NDREW JACKSON, Cottbn Buyer, and
n dealer in groceries and plan ation supplies,
northeast corner of Main and Third streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

ROSENFIELD, dealer Ill dry goods, ready
n. made clothing, boots and fhoes, hats and
cana all OF the latest STYLES.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

IL NJ. BROOKS, Druggiat, dea der in drugs and
T. medicines of every kind, cigdrs, smoking to-
baeco, cutlery, ETC. Main street
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

+ STEENsEN, Druggist. deaeF III drug, medi.
y cines, chemicals, cigals fahcy anu toiet
articles, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

A LEXANDRE GROUCHY, proprietor of the
~ Capital House, Board by the day, week or
month, with the best the marketaffOrds
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

- MEL, JEL SOHN, dealer IN staple amt fancy
-. groceries, liquors, tobacco, stc., corner d
MAin and Latlyette streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

NERO. DUPREE, dentist. Office on Main
IL street, between Fifth and Church.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

+ UCAS LITTY, dealer in fruits anu coniec,
IL tioneries of all kinds, nuts, etc corner OF
Third and Laurel streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

wAnoT & Way. auctioneerb, commission
1,ercbants office and salesroon on Third be,
tween Laurel and Florida streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

~ & r ENOCHS. tombstouts, mausolems,
ig monuments tombs head arid foot stoncs,'
Main street, next to Piper T.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

~ PICARD, New Orleans cheap store dealer
VI. in dry goods, Laurel street between La
tayette and Third.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

rOuN GARyIN. general steamboat, forward
u ing and shipping agent Front street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

/-,FORGE n. BUCHEL, dealer|in family gro.
VI ceries, liquors, dry goods ana plantation
supplies. corner Main and JackspD streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

WuLTAM GESELL workef in tin, copper
w ami sheet IRON aud dealerVn stoves, tin.
ware and urocktryware cor. Third and Florida
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

IOSEPH ARGUIER, dealer n foreign and
~ domestic hardware, house furnishing goods
corner Third and Florida streets.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

ID ATOM Rouge Oil Works, manufacture cot.
ID ton seed oil. oil cake, cotton seed meal and
Iintprs; Front street
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
LOCAL DIRECTORY.

rouN GAsS dealer in western produce, TO-
81 bacco, cigars, dry goods, cIotFlhG' corner VI
st. Ferdinand and Europe streets
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

A ' UEoOEILIi JINII NIIU -RIIIItIN JdIIUT,
NJ Latest styles, Third Street.
NJ j. WILLIAMS, manufae{ urer of steam
4Fl trains, strike pans, boilers and tanks and
all kinds of sugar house work, ;orner of Main
and Front streets, near the ferry landing.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29
A DESPERATE DUEL.

The Pesth correspondent of the
London Standard describes a tragical
affair which occurred at Bittse, in
the Trenczin county, Hungary. NJ.
Smialovsky, who was in his 10Th year
and son Of landed proprietor, and
M. Moravsky, aged q, whose faith
er was district magistrate, agreed
some weeks ago to settle some ro-
mantle differences by a duel. Having
ordered pisols from Vienna, they
went together the evening before the
combat to local ball and appeared
to be on the most friendly terms. In
the early morning, when the dancing
was over, they went arm in arm to
the apartments which they were occu
plying in common and took few
hours rest. At $3.50 o'clock they went
out alone to neighboring forest, and
took up their positsons at distance
of only three PAGES from each other.
Both fired, and both fell. NJ. Smialov-
sky was unable to move from the
spot, but NJ. Moravsky was able to
drag himself to his lodgings. An
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29
A WOMAN OF NERVE.
Philadelphia Record.

Better take care Of your child,
young lady, and not trouble me with
thanks,"'was the abrupt remark Of an
old lady who had just stopped run
away horse on Broadway, New York,
the other day. The child she spoke
of had been the moment before in i'm
minent danger of it's life. The moth
er, to whom the remark was made,
had been walking with the little girl
at the corner Of Forty-nint street
and Broadway, when cry of warn
ing, given by some people on the
street, drew her attention to serious
danger. A runaway horse, drawing
behind it the remnants of a sleigh,
and dashing down Broadway at full
speed, had turned sharply on to the
sidewalk. The mother screamed and
endeavored to take up her child, who,
all unconscious Of danger, was a few
steps in advance of her. A gentle
man driving by sprang from bis car
riage and seized the frightened wo-
man drew her in safety on to a door
step. Jast as he did so the old lady,
who had taken refuge on the same
step, sprang forward, and with both
hands seized the horse by the bit.
The beast reared and lifted the lady
clear from the ground, but she held
fast to her hold and finally brought
him, all painting, to q start still.
Then she released him to the charge
of some men, and while contemplate
ing, ruefully, the glove she had torn
in her effort, made the reply given
above to the mother, who Historically
thanked and blessed her, kissing the
child in the same breath. A gentle
man begged the pleasure ofthe brave
woman's name.
"What for p she Queried.
Sin order that your brave action
may have done it the honor it de-
serves was the answer.
"Oh, that is it," replied the practi-'
cal and nervy woman. "Well, l am
Mrs. Robert Lanier, and l live in
Philadelphia. My husband was a
soldier in the regular army-the cav.
| was with him on the
plains" Then, after a pause and
glancing about half apologetically,
she added: 81 know how to break
With this she hailed
downtown car, and acknowledging
with a grave courtesy the uplifted
hats of the half dozen of gentlemen
who had come up, disappeared.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29

room, to write few words with a
chalk pencil upon the tunic Of the
senior regimental captain, unperceiv-
ed by the officer. This done, his Maj
esty left the room, laughing heartily,
accompanied by the colonel Of the reg
iment, Prince Frederick of Hohenzol-
lern, whereupon the senior staff off,
Ger present walked up to Capt. Won
S., and, to his utter CONSERVATION,
proceeded to uufasten and remove his
epaulettes. Unconscious Of having
committed any dcreliction of duty,
Won S., remained motionless while
this ominous operation was being per-
formed, but his painful perplexity
gave place to jubilant exultation
when the lieutenant-co colonel produced
a pair of majors epaulettes and dex-
terously buttoned them to his shout
ders. The woIds hastily scrubbed by
the Emperor upon Capt. Won SIS uni
form were, ''Zum major befedert"
promoted to Major, and the subse-
quent details of this genial surprise
had been arranged by his Majesty be-
forehand with his executant. 1t is
said that, in his rejoicing at his unex-
pected advancement, the newly made
major called up the, senior non-com-
missioned officer of his squadron and
said to him: "Sergeant-major, the
squadron is relieved from duty for
to-day. Let the men have as much
to drink as they please, pay for
ALL -..s
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29

hour elapsed before a surgeon was
able to reach the man who had been
left on the ground. On the sixth
day after the duel both ofthe duelists
died, each having previously made a
formal declaration that the cause Of
this desperate encounter was an
affair of honor. .
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29
AN IMPERIAL JOKE.

The German Emperor, after inspect
ing the new barracks of the Second
Guard Dragons in the Pioneerstrasse,
a few days ago, contrived, while chat
ting with the officers in the mess
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-01-29
Proprietor.

Proprietor.
t. EPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND full
n assortment of Drugs and Medicines, Chem.
lcals, Patent Medicines, Toilet Soaps, Perfumery
Nail and Tooth Brushes Fancy Articles, Gut
lery. Fishing Tackle, Night Tapers Insurance
Oil, FIVE and Ten Cent Cigars, Stationery, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-31
THE SANITARY CONDITION OF
OUR CITY.
Typhoid Fever and Diphtheris, and
Their Universal and Fatal Presence
in Our City.

Typhoid Fever and Diphtheris, and
Their Universal and Fatal Presence
in Our City.
Correspondence Of the Register.
WHEELING, October %.
typhoid fever and diphtheria, are
prevailing to an alarming extent in our
city. Old and young, are alike, their
victims. Sanitary laws, laws accepted
by the medical profession, have been
established and violated by the local
presence OF these diseases, for they have
alike, without ahy regard to climatic, or
other natural or local reasons, or causes,
been equally as destructive, in what
has heretofore been conceded TO be
the healthiest parts OF our city, as In
those parts heretofore conceded the
most unhealthy. All classes and local.
ties have been common sufferers, be-
cause OF the almost epidemical presence
OF these two loathsome and terrible dis
eases. There must be something wrong
in the treatment OF these diseases by
our doctors. Diphtheria now was what
was termed putrid sore throat forty
wears ago, when vas boy. The rem
edy then consisted Of hot teas, such as
red pepper and sage, to gargle the throat
with, and hot poultices applied to the
throat and parts affected by the dis
ease. Under that form OF treatment the
per cent. OF deaths did not exceed ten,
while under our present form OF treat
ment, the number OF deaths is frlghtfully
large and appalling, probably approx;
mating fifty per cent. to the hundred
patients.
Twenty years ago the doctors used
caustic for the purpose OF removing the
membrane formed in the throat, when
the disease assumed a dangerous form,
| and with almost uniform success.
This caustic treatment of the disease
was far more successful in saving lives
than the present treatment OF diphthe'
ria. Doctors now say that diphtherla ls
| q blood disease, and hence the difference
between their treatment now and all
preceding theories and treatments oil the
disease. Whatever may be the sclen-
| ,ific differences between the doctors now
and twenty and forty years ago.,
shall not venture or give
any opinion, because don't
pretend to know, but one thing do
know pos,ii~'H aud thai 10. that more
people die under the present treatment
OF diphtheria than under any other form
of treatment ever practiced in this coun'
try.
Why is this 50? >,
Typhoid fever exists in our midst al
mosta an epidemic. 1t has its victims
in almost every family.
Does its presence arise from any Gil
matte OF local canses?
Does the sanitary condition OF the city
invite and foster this loathsome and ter
ribe disease
The death angel will make one hun
dred more visits this year, in our city
than last year. OLD TINES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-31
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS.

Pertinent Points Concerning People
Col. NJ. r. Wolf came home from
Parkersburg yesterday.
Can't. John L. Dickey is recovering
from his second typhoid relapse.
RI. Deckerylof the Steubenvllle
Gazette, was in the city yesterday.
Muldoon, the solid man of mitch
ellis Pleasure Party" is at the Mcclure.
George H. Adams, ESQ.,, and wife and
SON Sam are located for the winter at
the New Mcclure.
Col. Jim Oglebay, wife and children,
Mrs. List and Miss Julia List left for
Kansas City over the B. q o. yester'
day.
Charley Rose has a splendid descrlP-
tion OF the various races At our state
Fair in the current number OF Turf,
Field and Farm.
Mail W. Lott, Fairnont, VIVA: A
II Grusbach, agent Appleton's Rhfs
MIR E'ncmlopedid : c. G Person, Buffalo,
Ny; Lewis NJ. Creighton, Pittsburgh,
Pa; F. NJ PhiIan, New York; J. }
Morrison, New York, are at the Mcclure
Mr.. J. II. Cline, Treasurer OF the Min
ME Palmer Com bination, arrived in thl'
city from Baltimore early this morning
Mr.. Kline is an old newspaper man
having been for ten years on the edito
rial force OF the Cincinnati Commercial
He is also one OF the pioneers OF the
roller skate enterprise, and exhibits one
OF the finest gold watches in America. 8
present from his friends in Cincinnati
while he was manager OF the rink there
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-31
THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT - JUDGES GREEN, HAY
MoxD, JOHNSON AND PATTON.
This Court met at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning, when the following decisions
were announced:
Maria Holden ys. David W. Boggess,
from Harrison county. Appeal allowed
b md 500
Eerd. Reiuhardt vs. NJ. J. Reinhardt,
It al, from the Circuit Court OF ONO
comfy. Appeal and supefsedeas al
owed; bond 81 900.
J. NJ. Winkler VS.. NJ. j. WinElers ex
tcutor, from Jefferson county. OPINION
by Patton Judgment o! Circuit Court
reversed.
o. A. Patton and vile VS.. W. A. Qnai'
rier, trustee. ct al, from Kanawha coun'
ty. Opinion by Patton. Decree OF Cir
cult Court corrected and affirmed. &.
Board OF Education OF Cabin Greek
District VS. Cd Dominion |. NJ. aud NJ
Company, from kanawha county
Opinion by Green. Decree oil Circuit
Court affirmed.
Joseph +. Abel Va Penn Mutual Lille
Insurance Company, from Jefferson
county. Opinion by Green. Judgment
of Circuit Court affirmed.
John Marshall's executors vs.. W A
Marshall ct al, from Jefferson county
Opinion bv Johnson. Decree reversed
and new trial awarded.
b. & o. Railroad Company Va. WIN
B Anpon, from Preston county. Opln
ion by Johnson. Writ Of error dis
missed as improvidently awarded.
LIovd VS. Kyle, from Wetzel county
Motion to dismiss for failure to pnn'
record was docketed.
DC. Lee, Esq OF Harrison county
admitted TO practice, on motion o
Judge Kennedy.
Adjourned till next Saturday.
MUNICIPAL COURr-JUDGE JEFFARs.
This court met as usual Saturday and
disposed Of the following business:
J. B. fancy and wifi! vs.. Lewis Wood
mansee ct al. Argument finished and
case submitted 10 the Court.
Bank OF she Ohio Valley vs.. Thomas
G.. Britt ct al in chancery. Decree o
reference entered and case referred &c
4 Commissioner OF this Court.
Adjourned to Tuesday next.
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Driven 10 Death BY His Wife.

BUFFALO, n. v, October 29.-Albert
Barnard, a Canadian saloon keeper, was
arrested last night for attempting to com
NIT suicide with laudsnum. He is
thirty.one years old. and was influenced
to do the act by domestic troubles.
1t appears that his wife is fifty years old,
and that the two do not agree very well.
He has been engaged in the saloon bus.
mess here aud sold ont for $500, and lett
for Chicago. His wife followed him.
and he says robbed him of msney. and
he returned home and demanded it.
He was engaged to a young lady who
called at the station 10 see him, and
was sstonished to learn he Was married.