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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
An Excellent Book.

Teachers would do well to examine
Thomson and Quimby's Collegiate Alge-
bra, published by Clark and Maynard, 5
Barclay street, New York. This is re-
cent work, and one of remarkable excel
lence; it enlbodes all the modern i'm
provements in Algebra, and every page
bears the impress Of an original and logi-
cal thinker, and of an experienced and
efficient teacher. One Of its departures
from the old circle of thought is the con-
sderation Of signs as factors of direc-
ton, which not only affords an easy in
depreciation of analytical operations and
results, but prepares the student tor a
more successful entrance into the higher
branches of mathematics.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The public has conceded that the
power Of the hotel clerk is superior TO-
that Of the President. A new rival has
sprung up ID the railroad ticket agent,
as was demonstrated at an Iowa station
q few weeks ago.
''rwenty-four cents, responded the
agent, working his sausage machine.
She laid down o silver quarter Being
well acquainted and practical joker,
the agent drew from his pocket Q gilt
terlng pants button, passed y over with
the ticket and scoopad up the quarter.
"1s this d legal tenders" asked the
lady quietly.
oh, yes, he answered with mock
gravity, 'Ihey are the mainstay Of the
Republic,
She pocketed 1t and got aboard, leav.
inc the agents face corruscating with
smiles.
A few days after he told it toa brigade
of runners buying tickets for Be-, and
while he was enjoying the encore the
lady appeared with.
Tickets for b., please
'Twenty-four cents, with q sly wink
ot tho runners, He laid down the
ticket She scooped it and laid dowr
twenty-four dazzling pants buttons
exactly like the hrst.
'You said they were legal tender. The.
90 a long ways in supporting the family,
she chirped sweetly, as she bowed from
the presence Of more than Presidential
|prerogative.
Then he set 'em up to the brigade o
enlightened runners.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
Dute.

There are different species of Jutc; the
species which are valuable for their Il.
bre, like cotton aud corn, are ANIMALS,
natives of Asia, and grow about ten or
twelve feet high. The bark Of the
stems furnishes the fibre, and the proper
time to cut the stems is when the plant
begins to blossom, as the fiber ~ then
of finer quality than when the plant is
older
When the stems are cut they are steep
ed in water until the fibre IL easily sep
arated; the latter is from eight to
twelve feet long, having the appear"
ance of hemp, but is softer and more
silky. The texture is very line, ana
when interviewer with silk in cheap
fabrics, is very difficult Of detection.
,Jute does not stand exposure to the
weather, and hence is not suited for the
manufacture of cordage. Coarse cloth,
like burlaps, mating, and cheap car.
peting are made of the fibre, but Its
principal use is in the manufacture OF
the coarse bagging known as gunny'
Cotton is largely baled in gunny cloth
and as it requires seven yards to the
bale, the consumption for this product
alone is very great.
The value of Jute and its various pro
ducts imported into the United States
in 1873 was nearly $4,000, 900. The ex
periments in Jute culture that have
been made in some Of the Southern
States show that fibre ola fine qualit,
can be produced here, and there can b.
little doubt that the production Of Jut
will become an important item in GU
agriculture.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

yate with q double team. 1t should be
well cultivated--weeds and grass kept
down until it is thoroughly established.
When properly thinned, fiveor six suck
ers spring ous from the roots Of the
mother plant. Each Of these make az
fine stalk and seed pod as the mother
II natures in about 100 days from the
date of planting, which is indicated by
the ripening Of the seed and by yellow
spots appearing on the blades. This
should be watched closely, rs IT is I'M
portant to harvest it rs soon as 1t ~ SUI
ticiently ripe IN order to obtain best re-
suits. Il. w. CONERLl'
April 2snd, 1891.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

siderable deliberation, They wanted
to follow the manner Of the affair in
ST. Petersburg as closely as possible,
SO they determined to blow him up as
he was riding from the station-house
In the Black Maria, surrounded by a
body- quart Of buns and Migrants
bound for the police court. They
cast lots to see who should undertake
the perilous task, and the two lads
upon whom the work fell, provided
themselves each with q cannon fire.
cracker, and, on the morning appoint
ed. stationed themselves where the
Black Maria was to come, and await
ed the coming Of the despot. On the
B. NJ. came, and as itreached the first
conspirator, there was an explosion
that lifted the hind wheels Of the We
hicle until the driver stood on lie
head. The cop rolled into the street
with a wild wboop, when the second
bomb exploded, throwing his coat
tails over his head and filing his eyes
with dust. Murder. I'm shot,
cried the cop, swinging his club about
wildly, giving an additional black eye
to a bum, who had got out to SCI
what was the matter. In the confu'
sion the conspirators escaped, greatly
to the disappointment Of the rest o
the league, who wanted them arrest
ed in faithful pursuance of the plar
they were initiating. They werejeer
ed by their brother nihilists, who sait
they couldn't play "kill the car
worth n cent,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Any person solving one or more of the
following problems, and sending their
solutions to p. o. Box 3S2, Baton Rouge,
La, will be credited with the same in he
succeeding issue Of the CAPIToLiAN. 1t
is especially desired thatstudents should
become interested in these problems:
/. How many bushels will box con-
tain which s3 feet long, 2 feet inches
wide, and foot 8 inches deep'
.. If the wages Of 5 men for 20 days is
1925, what would be the wages of ; men
for "A days!
3. If it takes 1900 rails to fence a
square acre, what would be the area OF
a square field so that when fenced the
number of rails would be equal to the
number Of acres!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
REWARDED FOR HER PLUCK.
The Most Remarkable ElOpement
and wedding Ever ChrOnic1ed.

The most remarkable wedding on re-
cord took place here yesterday evening,
the circumstances OF which would
furnish good material for anovelists plot.
Westland Pierce, a young gentleman
of this place, has for some time past
been in love with Miss Shoemaker, the
pretty daughter Of well known farmer
living near this place. Theyonng lady's
parents objected, but the ardent lover
persuaded his sweetheart, who was under
twenty one years, to agree to elope him.
It was agreed that she should take her
fathers buggy and drive into the adjoin
ing county, where her lover would be
waiting with a magistrate and witnesses
to consummate the marriage. Yesterday
morning, when the time came for Miss
Daisy to start, her courage failed and she
would not 90. Her sister, Miss Jane, .
bewitching brunette, two years hel
senior, who was in the plot, begged hel
to keep her trust with her lover, but al
in vain. "Well, if you don't keep you
work with West Pierce III do it for you,
she said, and Indignantly leaving he
sister she got into the buggy and dashed
off despite the screams of her sister, WIN
could not divine her purpose. Mis-
Jane reached the waiting place, explana
tions were made; she said she was will
ing to take her sisters place. The lover
touched by her pluck and captivated b,
her determination not to let the plan fal
through, did actually marry her.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Roscoe Conkling, who claimed for
years that nobody could interview
him and survive, is new soliciting in
teryiews. Several of his runners have
been telling correspondents that Mr.
Conkling is DESTROYS to make their ac.
ouaintance. All of them who have
any spirit reply that they do not
want to know any such disagreeablt
character.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The Librarian takes this opportunity
of thanking the editors of the following
journals, for their liberal donations to
the Reading Room: Baton Rouge
CAriTOLIAN, Advocate, Pastors Visit !;
Iberia Sugar Bowl, Morgan City Review,
N. o. Democrat, N. o. Times, N. o. Bee,
atriot-Democrat, Ponchatoula Gazette,
Webster Tribune, Monroe Bulletin,
Southland, Ouachita Telegraph, Lake
Charles Echo, Houma Courier, New York
Evening Post, New York Tablet, Boston
Christian Register.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

John l.. French, Chef clerk of the
Contract Office in the Post Office
Department has been removed and
Henry D. Lyman, of Ohio, appointed
in his place. The removal Of Mr..
French is said to be only an addi-
tional step in the development of a
plan of the present administration OF
the Post Office Department looking
to an establishment Of the Contract
Office upon a different working basis
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
An UnsOlyed Question.

Our ablest book keepers differ idely
in their answers to the following appar.
emily simple question; we would like tc
know what our Baton Rouge account
ants think of it.
A man sold a hogshead of sugar for $780,
and then bought it for S65, and after
wards sold it for S73; what did he gair
by the transactions!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Prof. Sewell, having communicated
with Mr.. Geo. A. Pike, of New Orleans,
concerning the valuable collection OF
papers mentioned in recent number of
the Advocate, hasreceived q reply dona-
ting the entire set to the University
Library. The collection contains c fund
of matter valuable to all those who are
interested in our local history.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
Mothers. Mothers. Mothers

Mothers. MOtnerS. MOtAers
Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth 7 If so, 80 at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WINsLoW's S0oTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depend upon
it; there is no mistake about it. There
IS not a mother on earth who has ever
used it, who wall 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. II
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 tht
United States. Sold everywhere. u
cents a bottle. noly
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The examination at the close of the
present session will begin on Wednes-
day, the 22d Of June, and close on
Thursday, the Goth. The programme of
the Commencement Exercises will be
published hereafter; suffice it now to
say, that distinguished speakers will be
invited, and every effort made to make
the occasion entertaining and instruc-
tive,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Another report tonight is that IT.
regularities-to call it mildly-have
been discovered among some of the
Treasury Department officials and
that one or more changes will soon be
made by the Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
rarmers ydust Have.

The "Ploughman,' Boston, Mass, has in its
columns the following: Warmers Safe Rene.
dies for diseases of internal organs, for bilious.
ness, headaches, neuralgia, and general debility,
are excellent remedies for the farmer to Have j.
the house."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The Gazette, Milwaukee, Wis, says; Head
aches bilious disturbances and indigestion are
logical sequences of excess in eating and drink
ing and that Warmers Safe Remedies are
safe cure for all these"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Prof. Sewell, who is also Librarian, is
dsposing of valuable books at reduced
rates. Address him for a catalogue of
the books he offers for sale.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

While the procession was moving up
Fourth avenue on st. Patrick's day a
man rolled out barrel of ashes, ard all
the marshals' horses in that vicinity
came to standstill.-
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

President Johnston delivered the ad
dress on the occasion of the decoration
of the graves of the Confederate dead
at Baton Rouge, on the Goth inst.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

A young bride, being asked how her
husband TUNED out, replied that ne
turned ont very late in the morning, and
turned in very late at night.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

A wicked Baltimore paper says that
the chief end of man in that city is a
good dinner, while the chief end Of q
Chicago woman is her feet.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Short Courtship. Rachel, the Lord
has sent me to marry thee" said the
sutton ''The Lords will be done" was
the submissive reply.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Col Johnston is in New Orleans on
business connected with the University,
and Prof Nicholson is temporarily in
charge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

"Why didn't scream when the sleigh
upset ?" remarked Miss Dashie. "Why,
/ didn't want to attract attention.
didn't have at all handsome hose on
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The Faculty has under consideration
the revision OF the system Of graduating
recitations
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

A young lady at ball called her beau
an Indian, because he was on her tran
all the time.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Jacob, is there much difference be-
tween q sea and saw" "Yes; the dit
ference between sea and saw is intense"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

There has been great deal Of bad feel
inc between two Galveston families,
hence there was much surprise when
they intermarried A friend, in speak,
inc to the father of the bride, asked, il
the families had made trends Not a
bit Of it, hate every bone in my son.
in-law's body 'Why did you let him
marry your daughter, then " 'To get
even with hip. guess You don't know
that girls mother as well as do
Galveston News.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Mrs. Darlington says she was much
calculated on last Sunday, on hearing a
fine concourse on the parody of the
prodigious son.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Gle a doctor ?" said old Chawbones,
speaking of a young practitioner. "Why.
he could not cure a ham,"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The Princess Louise was thirty thee
wears old last week. This is one Of the
penalties of being u royal parsonage and
having your pedigree recorded. Other
English women born within three
months of Louise are now only twenty
civ
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Some ill-bread bard makes the follow
ing desperate attempt to epigramlze hi
mistress:
While toasts their love graces spread,
And fops around them tiutter,
III be content with Anna Bread
And won't have any but her.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
STAFF,

The health of the corps Of Cadets is
good.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

Col VIM Preston Johnston, President and Pro-
lessor of History and English Literature.
j w. Nicholson. -. Professor OF mathematics
s McCullocb Professor OF Chemistry, Natu.
raj History and Physics, including AS
tr0n0my.
Geo 5. Thomas Professor Of Ancient Languages
+, W. Sewell Professor Of Modern Languages
NJ. +. lamar, u. s. A., Professor Of Military
Science and Tactics, and Comloandant OF
Cadets.
j. II. Randolph, Jr,, Instructor In Mechanical
Engineering, including Workshop lnstrue'
ton In construction Of machinery.
l.. w. Conery Instructor In Scientific Aericni'
ture and Experimental Farming.
Thomas ID. Boyd Professor OF English anu
Instructor In Preparatory Department.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

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

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fevel
and Ague.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30

The corps. Of Cadets is now being
drilled In the manual of arms.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
Lasical Seauenees.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
DIRECTORY.
BoA.D or SUPERVISORS.

Gov, +. A. Witt x.oiiici0 President, N Orleans
Hon 4 IL. Fay, snpt Public Education, ex.
oaiciO New Orleans
Col. Win Preston Johnston, President Faculty,
ex.oflicio Baton Rouge.
Gen Leon Jastremski, Vice'Presidept' Baton
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

A vigorous campaign has been COM
menced against the lottery establishments
in New York city, with view of totally
extirpating them. The first demonstra-
ton has been against the Louisiana State
Lottery Company and its agents, whose
property, including bank accounts, has
been seized by the deputy sheriff on
warrant granted by Judge Daniels, for
$173,000, at the suit of Abraham o. Jack
son, who, it is alleged, spent upwards of
$4,000 for tickets since 1876. The pre-
cedent for granting this warrant is the de-
cisiOn of the Court of Appeals in suit
against the Kentucky lottery, started in
Rochester and carried by Il. L. Simmons
to the Appellate Court. The principle
there affirmed was, that double the
amounts paid for tickets and costs could
be recovered as penalty in the event o
an adverse decision against the lottery
people, and this penalty Simmons had t.
pay. 1t is estimated that the receipts from
these lotteries amount to upwards o
81 l,000 600 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
a - ---'sr ~


THE SEARCH FOR THE JEANETTE. The
Alliance has sailed on II four months
cruise iif search Of the Jednnetie in quar-
ter where there is very slight chance Of
her being found. While the vtOrtein aud
Rodgers are following her own co'fse 70
ward Wrangell Land, Commander Wad-
leigh's ship is to sceur the seas between
Norway and spitzbeGgen, or possibly Eas-
tern Greenland, ing the expeetaion that
the Jeannetie has either drifted backward
in Nordensl<jold's track, or, forward by
Maclure's route toward the Atlantic. The
Navy Department seems to have been i'm
pressed with the extreme uncertainty OF
Arctic calculations, and to have acted ON
the theory that the missing vessel is liable
to turn up where she Is least expected.
The War Department colony to be estab-
slished in Lady Franklin Bay also has
orders to keep a sharp lookout for Lieut..
De Long and his companions in the ap-
proaches to Bafin's Bay. The COrIUin and
The Rodgers have the best chance of sue
cess. The Jeqgaette is likely, to reappear
in the waters where she was last seem
between Herald Island and Wrangell
Land, IN. II Tribune. 2 HnYF Al
. +. , . IL :
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

The world is just now full of all kinds
of fcondensedmedicine foods-things which
are said to contain two or three loaves OF
bread in tcaspOonful of mild liquid, or a
couple Of quarts of cOrnbeef hash in a
half ounce, or whole setting of fresh
eggs in dose, or a menu in a half dozen
drops. Some of the people who are SC
sick that they can take only two grains Of
Dessiccated Delayer of Death or Dako
tab Wheat Crop in Ten Drops, will, il
fifteen minutes, feel that they have had
too much breakfast and will take small
rye granary with bitters in it at the near
est drinking gymnasium.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
TOO MUCH OF A LADY.


When Eve in the garden was plucking the rose
And enjoying the Eden walks so shady.
wonder if ever she turned up her nose.
And siglied I'm too much of lady!
TOO much oC lady, dear Adam. to work
helameeI vas made to be petted;
You keep thinks in Order--I really must shirk,
Though the fact, dear is deeply regretted"
To-day she has daughters whose delicate hands
Are wholly untitled for labor;
1t almost fatgues them to hutter their fans
When they languidly call on a neghbor.
Their mission OH earth is to gossip and dress,
And live upon life's sweetest honey
And they haven't bother or trouble unless
Their masculine bank fails in money.
1t isn't the lOveliest, to be sure.
To dabble in cooking and dishes,
But never home was kept tidy and pure
BY dainty esthetical wishes.
I'm free to confess there is something in life
More attractive than putting stitch in,
And many a weary industrious wife
Isn't deeply in love with her kitchen.
But duty is duty, and dirt is always dirt.
And only the lazy deny it;
Crocheting is nicer than making shirt
But men never yet were clothed in it,
To sit i'll parlor i'll indOlent ease,
Or flounce through the streets
The silly gazers to please,
Or being too much of IA lady.
Too much of ii lady to darn up her hose.
or govern her house " it'll acumcn;
Too much of Il lady wherever She goes
To ever be much OF Il wnmau
The muscles that God made are useless t. her,
Except to be wrapped up in satin,
And MS for an intellect She wuuid prefer
y bonnet To mastering Latin
Too much of IL lady To own grand heart,
And be true daughter or mother;
Too much Of lady to bear the brave part
That near can be borne by another.
BY fashion or birth quite too fine for this earth
When ii comes to the Judgments great payday
Though the Lord may delight in the lilies in wh
Will lie smile on Too much of II lady
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

PROTECTING CHMDREN.-The new law
for the protection of children in New
York city went into operation Tuesday
1t makes it a misdemeanOr for the pro-
prietor of any theatrical exhibition to adj
nit to an evening performance any child
under sixteen years of age, unless ac-
companied by reputable adult person.
Persons selling liquor to said minors, and
persons who shall suffer or permit them
to engage in any game of chance in places
where liquor is sold, are also held to be
guilty of the sames soffense, and will be
punished accordingly. Such a law rigidly
enforced would accomplish great good in
all large cities.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
France and England.

France is giving England considerable
cause for worry in one way or another.
The Republic, finding its energies re-
strained on the continent, has been quietly
girdling the globe with dependencies. TO
say nothing of the virtual control of all
North Africa, to which Tunis is but the
finishing stroke, the French flag is now
waving over remote isles in the Northern
and Southern Pacific. In the Indian
Ocean dextrous treaties have brought sew
eral barbarian coasts under the tri-color.
In Western Africa, Senegal, one of the
richest countries of the dark continent,
has been brought under French domina-
ton. The purport of this conquest can
be realized by recalling the stupendOus
scheme entertained by the finance COM
mittee on the suggestion of De Freycinet
to have the great Sahara desert surveyed
and railroad run across it, connecting
the rich and fOurishing colony of Algeria
with the principal part of Senegal, When
this is done France will have tract of
country as large as Texas, New Mexico
and Lower California, and of about the
same physical and climatic conditions.
The splendid island of Madagascar is very
nearly a French dependency-al that it
lacks to make it so is formal declara-
tion by the Republic. Off in the South
ern Ocean the French are as active as the
English and though their territories are
not so large their islands are nearly as
numerous and in many cases richer and
more easily defensible. In India they
still retain the conqucsts of Louis XIV
in Pondicherry-a very small vestige,
however, of their ancient splendid dOmin-
ion wrested from them by Give, the Eng
lsh freebooter. What makes the Eng
lish particularly restive is the recent ac-
QUESTION of fine seaport as an offset of
Alden at the other end of the Suez Canal
port which in war or peace gives the
Republic firm hold on the lines Of In
dian commerce or traffic.-PhilG. Times.