Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-25

place there was colored dance going
onin Mngginsyille, and all present were
enjoying themselves hugely In the
midst of the enjoyment q colored indi-
vidual stepped in in an excitable man,
ner and called halt, saying the last day
had come, the world was covered with
darkness and the moon was covered with
blood. There was sudden scam
per for the door and when the condition
of the moon was discovered many
fell upon their knees and commenced
praying, while others took out for home
full tilt. 1t is unnecessary to say the
dance was brought to a sudden termlna-
ton, and many of the participants be-
lieve yet it was their sin of dancing
Sunday morning which caused the dark
ness and the blood on the moon, and
their prayers that saved the world from
instant destruction.
New iberia Sugar Bowl: Last Monday
our town was a scene of great excite
ment in the vicinity of Justice Langlols'
office when it was learned that Consta-
BILE J. M. Senae had shot and instantly
killed colored man named jeff Hill,
while on trial for beating his wife last
Sunday, The facts obtained by us are
as follows 4. During the trial OF the
case Hill grew indignant over the state
ment made to the court by his wife and
attempted a second assault upon her
refusing to obey the Judges summons to
keep her quiet, Constable Senac was
ordered to take him to jail. Hill was
persistent in resisting the officer and
finally. making a motion Us if to draw
a weapon, Mr.. Senac drew his revolver
and fred, killing him almost instantly
Mr.. Senac Immediately gave himself III
to the authorities and remained in jai
until yesterday when he was brought
up before Judge Fontelieu for prelimi
nary examination, and admitted to bal
in the sum OF $500.
During Monday and Tuesday it wa
rumored that some negroes intended ia
king Senac from jail and lynching him
but strong guard was placed aroun'
the jail and no attempt was made,
Shreveport Times: For several week
the police have been on the alert for
negro man named William Green, who
wanted for larceny Last evening BET
weeu and O'Clock Policeman Wimbis
got on Green's track and soon discovere
him in store near the ferry landing
;, The negro saw the officer approaching
broke and ran toward Jones saw mil
aud WAS distancing Wimbish so badl
that he called to several to stop the THE
when Mr.. Wiley Downs rushed out frol
, Jones' mill and captured Green and bel
him until the officer arrived when /
turned the prisoner over to him. n
sooner was Green, who is man
superior physical strength, in the custod
of Mr.. Wimbish, than he grabbed hi
by the throat, began checking him ar
, swearing at the top of his voice tn
y there were not policemen enough i'll tow
to arrest him. Mr. Wimbish manage
=, to get his pistol out and dealt the neg
=, several blows over the. head before
could be induced to relax his hold. NJ
Downs again came to the assistance
the officer auG also another gentem;
and between the three they soon secelr
- the desperate negro. Meantime lar
number of negroes had assembled al
Yioleutl7 opposed the officer and n
Downs and threatened TO rescue Tire
I at all hazards, and only for the cooln'
% and determination displayed by t
= white men the negroes doubtless wo1
u have carried their threats into exec
~ ton. Last night Chief Austin instruct
~ the force TO arrest the ring leaders a
- lock them up.