Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-18

having all sort Of bad luck to contend
with. Drouth, low-water, shops, provi-
sions at almost war prices, great scarcity
of money, with the sickly season to come,
are few of the things that are bearing
down on us now, and ii any
other evil can befal Respondent peo-
pie, it will likely be sent along as lag
nlappe,"
Pointe Coupee Banner: On Wednes-
day last there was case of homicide in
the upper portion of West Baton Rouge
parish. A negro living on Capt. J. J.
Browns plantation, killed another ne
gro. An inquest was held over the dead
body by Mr.. Alcide Dauthier, J. P, and
from him we.learn thatjudging from the
testimony elected at the inquest, it was
case of justifable homicide committed
in self-defense. The slayer, however,
after killing his man fled and has not as
yet been arrested.
Shreveport Standard: Last night
about half-past eight o'clock, two col
ored railroad hands, one hailing from
Marshall and the other from Dallas,
Texas, named Monroe Rigsby and Louis
Kelly, got into difficulty near Yards
grocery store, in Mugginsville, and Rigs
by was struck over the head by Kelly
with club and so seriously injured that
his life is despaired of. Kelly was
promptly arrested By officer Covington
and locked up. Upon being brought to
the station Kelly claimed that Rigsby
had stolen all of his clothing at the rail-
road camp where they were working to-
gether, which was the occasion of the
trouble. Chief of Police Austin was
sent for and investigated the matter and
ordered the arrest of Rigsby, who was
also brought to the station, but he was
found to be 50 badly injured that the
Chief did not order him locked up, but
had him comfortably provided for at the
, station bouse and sent for the city ply
, stefan to attend him. Rlgsby claims
that Kelly had stolen S2e in money from
him. The matter will be fully investi
gated before the Mayor this morning. /
, is very probable that Rigsby will dix
from the effects of the injuries.
A Homer dispatch to the N. o. Demo
GRAFT, in reference to the killing of Doyl'
, by DR.. Walker, for seducing his daugh
, ter, says Doyle's brother was previousl,
guilty of similar crime and left TO
Texas, where he has remained ever since
3 The dispatch adds that the mother of tn
f Doyles warned Miss Walker that he
!, sons were unprincipled men.
Madison Journal: A terrible blood.
, tragedy occurred on the 10th inst, Oh
the Elton plantation, near Lake Provl
pence, East Carroll parish, between W
D. Whatley, c. K. Beaman, ?. G. Black
e man and G. NJ. Stone. 1t appears tina
the parties had had some difficulty tn
evening before at Mr. Beaman's house
r About o'clock the next morning What
s lev and Blackman made their appear
ance at Beamsn's house, armed witt
|; shot guns. Whatlev called to Beaman
, who was sitting in the house, to com
+ ont on the gallery, and they would set
tie their difficulty. Beaman steppe'
E out and Whatley opened fired upon him
hitting him with several buckshOt, Bes
. man ran out through the back yard int
y the field with his shot gun, followed b
t Whatley, when Beaman turned and she
at Whatley, woundins him. Just q
u this time Stone, who was i'll the iet
u came up, Whatley called to him
get out of the way or he would XIII hin
at the same time raising his gun t
IL shoot. Stone drew his pistol, fired an
l. killed Whatley dead. On preliminar.
u examination Stone was discharged a
the killing was done in self-defense.
See Mr.. .Jadot's call for bids to fu
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