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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26
WHAT FLIES DO.
SOMETHING GOOD OF THE LITTLE VILLAINS,
AFTER ALL.

An English chemist named Emerson pub
| fishes in the Scientific american the result O,
his observations of flies, with which he has
experimental. If what he reports is truthful
there should be more kind hearted Uncle To.
bys to acknowledge the debt we owe these
little insects. Did you ever watch a fly that
has just alighted after soaring about the room
for some little time? He goes through a
series of operations which remind you of a
cat licking herself after meal or of a bird
pluming its feathers.
First, the hind feet are rubbed together.
then each hind foot is passed over a wing,
then the fore legs undergo like treatment :
and lastly, if you look sharp, you will see
toe insect carry his proboscis over his legs
aud about his body as far as he can reach.
The minute trunk is perfectly retractile, az d
it terminates in two large lobes, which you
can see spread out when the insects begin a
meal on lump of sugar. Now, the rubbing
together of legs and wings may be soothing
operation, but for what purpose is this care
fully going over the body with the trunk, es-
pecially when that organ is not fitted for
licking, but simply for grasping and sucking
up feed.
On placing fly under the microscope, to
the investigators disgust. it appeared covered
with lice. Mr.. Emerson concluded that here
was something which at oncs required look
ing into. Why were the flies lousy? The
fly seemed to take his position very coolly,
and extending his proboscis, began to sweep
it over his body as if he had just alighted.
A glance through the microscope, however,
showed that the operation was not one OF self
Identification, for wherever the lice were
there the trunk went. The lice disappeared
into the trunk, and the fly was eating them.
He took the paper into the kitchen and
waved it around, taking care that no flies
touched it, went back to the microscope, and
there found animNlcules, the same as on flies.
He had now arrived at something definite:
the animalcules were floating in the air, and
the quick motions of the flies gathered them on
their bodies, and the flies then went into some
quiet corner to have their dainty meal. The
investigator goes on describing how he con-
tinued the experiment in a variety of
localities, aad how, in dirty and bad smelling
quarters, he found the myriad of flies which |
existed there literally covered with animal |
,ules, while other flies, captured in bedrooms,
Or ventilated, clear apartments, were miser-
IDLY lean and entirely free from their prey.
Wherever filth existed, evolving germs which |
night generate disease, there were the flies. |
covering themselves with minute organisms
md greediiy devouring the same.
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GENERAL NEWS.

| Boston Sept 2i.-The interest in the forth
coming Republican State Convention increases as
the reports of the election Of delegates from var
ious towns come in. 1t is impossible to give a
correct estimate of the preferences Of the dele
gates.
1t is generally conceded thus far the Rice men
have majority of about SO delegates. 1t is re-
ported careful inquiry gives Rice 242, Loring
1877, unpledged 1872 about so of whom have
pr eference fer Adams.
BUFFALO, Sept. %. Hon. Israel Thatch died
here yesterday ed sixty-seven.
New YORK. Sept. 25-Iu suit in the Supreme
Court to foreclose a 100000 mortgage on the
Blocker Street Railroad, DR.. J. W. Ranney one
Of the stockholders, was appointed receiver
VIM. G. Duryea has filed an ascignment for the
benefit Of his creditors. VIM. L. M. Schudlow is
the appointed assignee The liabilities are So
556, 500; nominal assets 1927, 51S, real assets
s144, 1877.
WATERFOWL. Sept. 25.-A fire last night entire
ly destroyed one section of Taggart & Davis pa
per mill and sack factory, with large amount eff
stock. Cause-explosion Of kerosene lamp.
Loss 500 1000; insured. One man was killed by
suffocation.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The insurance conven-
ton adjourned to meet next at Harrisburg, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-The body of Albert
W. Markley OF Camden, missing since Thursday,
has been found on the banks of the Delaware
River. 1t is supposed that he committed suicide.
New YORK, Sept. 25.-Imports of merchandise
for the week 6,292, $40, including s237 ,5S5 in
specie. Shipments Of the week $3.50, 345, princi-
pally silver bars.
Boston, September 25.-The Euening Journal
makes statement of the Eastern Railroad Com
pany's financial condition. The statement claims
the expense of floating debt of 81 200 600 and an
aggregate total debt of S15000,0 1t further
claims an increase of 1H0 per cent in the capital
debt in three years, while for the time there
has been an increase Of only Is per cent in the
annual gross earnings.
NEW YORK, Sept. Is -Montevideo advices state
that government manifestos declare 1t will make
every effort to pacfy; promises redu ,ton of pa
per money and reform in the system of taxation:
the creation of national bank, and the reguIa-
ton of the national debt.
New YORK, Sept 25.-Madame Titiens, the
prima DONNA and Charles Bradlaugb the British
Radical, arrived here to-day.
A negro named Weston, arrested on the charge |
Of assisting in the murder of Abraham Weissburg |
he Jewish pedler, in West Chester county, |
urned States evidence, confessed he and two |
other negroes named Ellis and Thompson did |
he deed
A South street merchant, who is collecting |
for the Indianola sufferers, &C
the receipt OF s231S
Rio JANEIRo, Sept. 15.-The Chamber of Depu-
les have sanctioned the prop sed visit Of the
Emperor to Europe and the United States.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The steamship Etheresa,
which left GLASGOW September t. and was dis
bled at sea, arrived here to night.
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Ess and Esses.
Methodist

$50 you have finished your studiss at the sem
mary? l was much pleased with the closing ex
ercses The author of that poem-Miss White
L think you called her-bids fair to become known
as poet"
I'VE think the authoress will become ceIe-
brated as a poetess, remarked the youog lady
peltly, with marked emphasis on two words Of
the sentence.
ooh! -ah!" replied the old gentleman, look
ing thoughtfully over his spectacles at the young
lady. 81 hear her sister was quite an actress,
and under Miss Hosmer's instructions will un-
doubtedly become quite scuiptoress."
The young lady appeared rritated.
1.-The seminary" continued the old gentleman.
with imperturbable gravity sis fortunate in hav-
ing an efficient board Of managereeses. From
the presidentess down to the humblest teacher
ess unusual talent is shown. There is Miss Har-
per, who as chemlstress is unequaled, and Mrs.
Knowles has already reputation as an astrono-
meress. And in the department of music few
can equal Miss Kellogg as singeress."
The young lady did not appear to like the
char she was sitting on. She took the sofa at
the other end of the room.
eyes," continued the old gentleman, as if
talking to himself, those White sisters are very
talented. Mary, | understand. has turned her
attention to painting and the drama and will
surely become famous as painteress, and even
as lecturess."
A loud slamming of the door caused the old
gentleman to look up, and the criticess and
was gone.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26

THE MERCANTILE AGENCY OF R. G. Dun &
Cove again beg leave to refer our readers to
the business card of the old and reliable mercan-
tile agency of Messrs. R. G.. Dun & Co., repre-
scented IN this city, Mobile, and throughout Texas,
by MIR. ID. Webster, resident partner. Established
IN New York in 1871. and ten years later in thi :.
city, it's management has been such throughout
that period, as 10 secure for it firm hold upon
the various mercantile communities of the coun-
try and it is now looked upon as being a necessi-
ty to all thorough going business men.
Its long experience, unexcelled facilities, Judi
cious and reliable management, has won for it
an enviable reputation, and its patrons have in
creased with its acknowledged usefulness. Par
ticular attention is directed to the fact of the
commendable action Of Mr.. Webster in establish
ing sub-ofices at Mobile, Alabama, Galveston,
Houston ana Dallas, Texas, to meet the require
ments of our local business community, and, as
these are the only offices OF the kind at these
points, we consider the agency establishing them
fully entitled to the liberal support of our mer-
efforts displayed in their behalf.
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SAN FRANCISCO MREL SHIT

San Francisco, Sept. 24.-Complain in libel
suit of the proprietors OF the Bulletin and Cal
against the Ala was filed to- day. Damages are
set at $4,000. The complaint, which is quite
published any false news or unjust or untruthfnI
comments concerning the Bank of California or
its management, and have never conspred to in
jure the bank or impair its credit, nor
have they ever endeavored to produce
financial panic in this State or elsewhers or to
increase one when existing, for the purpose of
specializing in values, or for any other purpose.
But that the defendants, proprietor Of the Ala,
knowing the above, but envying the good name
OF plaintiffs and their success as Journalists have
charged them with the above mentioned aci 8, in
an article published in the Ala Of the 2lst inst,
which article is quoted SIS part of complaint.
The probability of suit being commenced has
excited much comment. Public opinion has been
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26

CAIRO, Sept. Is Arrived: Carrie Y. Kountz,
from st. Louis, 8 P. NJ. Departed: Ste. Gene
inches and stationary. Weather cloudy; mer-
curry 66.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25.-Arrived City of Vicks-
burg from Vicksburg. Departed: City of vicks-
burg for Vicksburg. River 161a feet and falling
Clear and pleasant weather.
MEMPHIS, Sept 25.-Biver stationary. Weather
cloudy and threatening. Departed Fort Gibson
for Arkansas River, Ruth for White River, Grand
Tower for st. Louis and st. Genevleve for Vicks-
burg.
Up: Molie Moore and Arlington at A. NJ, Uni
ted States lighthouse tender Lily at P. NJ,
Pargoud at P. NJ. River fallen inches during
last "a hours. Weather rainy, cool and disagree
able.
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CEREUs GRANDIFLoRUs.-"Th The finest speci-
men Cactus have ever seen was that of the beau
tiful Cereus grandifoTus which lately saw" says
s, in the Gardeners Magazine at Pendyffryn,
near Penmaenmawr, the seat of Mrs. Darbishire
1t had 16S fully expanded blooms, aud was
growing st the end of plant stove, trained by
trels about ten feet square. 1t had, as soon as
the buds were visible, been partly untwined in
careful manner, and the Towering branches dis
tributed all over the plant; so that the flowers.
which were eight or nine inches across when
open, had plenty of room, and the whole speci-
men was as regularly furnished as a we'll
boomed azalea; The flowers began to slowly
open about 6 p. NJ, their beautiful golden sepals
gradually relaxing and exposing the pearly white
p tails aud silky anthers, but not until near mid
night were the tlooms well developed. Candles
were then brought and the effect was most beau
tful. Scores of blooms wee cut and given to
the visitors, who had iocBed from far and near Tor
the occasion By O'Clock in the morning the
flowers began to look 'groggy,' and at o'clock
-well-the worthy clergymen could not have
found better subjec. hat Sabbath morning than
the flower he was admiring so much the night
before.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26
THE PROPOSED RAILROAD CONVENTION IN ST.
InUIs

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25.-The Executive Committee
TO arrange the preliminarles for the National
Railroad Convention, to be held here next month,
held another meeting yesterday, and adopted a
resolution asking the President of the Merchants
Exchange to appoint committee to cooperate
with the Executive Committee, slso asking the
Merchants Exchange to invite other commercial
organizations throughout the country to send to
the convention delegates who favor the object in
view.
A resolution was also adopted asking the Gov
ernors of the various States to send to
the Convention a nun Der of delegates equal to
she Congressional delegation of the respective
States
The municipal authorities of many cities will
also be invited TO send delegates.
An address will be issued setting forth the OBJ
lect OF the convention and the benefits which
must result to the country from the construction
Of the proposed railroad.
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YELLOW FEVER IN BROOKLYN.

New YORK, Sept. pa sailor belonging to the
brig Waburn, fron Matsnzas, is in Bfooklyn in
the hospital with yellow fever, aud is not ex-
pected to recover Before becoming speeches.
he said the Waburn came from Matanzas with
cargo of sugar, which was discharged at Ouaran-
tine.
Several cases of yellow fever occurred during
the passage.
The patient was teken to the hospital Saturday
last The nature OF his disease was only discov-
cred Thur sday.
A search was made for the infected vessel
without success
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26

A correspondent of the Reading Daily Eaqle,
writing from Windsor Pa, gives the follow
ing remarkable story of large black snake
charming small boy. The writer says:
For the past two weeks a son of Allen
Rogers, aged II years, wood-cutter on the
Blue Mountains about three miles from
Hamburger, has been in the habit of leaving
his fathers house every morning about
o'clock and not returning till noon. The
parents of the boy have questioned him
several times as to where he went and the
boy would reply, to play with neighborinp
boy named Springer On Friday last the
father watched his son, and followed at q
short distance, and when about half
mile from the house the boy entered
piece of thick sprout land, in from the
road some 200 yards, where he seated him
self upon large rock, and in less than ten
minutes the father was Mortified on seeing q
monster black snake crawl on the rock and
put its head in the boys lap. The father
states that the snake was the largest he ever
saw on the hills. He states that it was really
fifteen feet long, and as thick as his arm.
which is well developed. The boy had taken
bread with him and was feeding the snake.
which at short intervals would stick large
tongue out as if Kissing for more to eat. Then
it would coil itself around the neck and BODY
OF the boy, and play with its mouth and neck
with the boys hands.
The father had often heard of snakes charm
ing children, and that if they were disturbed
while they were in the act, they would kill the
child. AS the father turned to leave his boy
with his deadly companion he looked back,
and the snake, hearing noise, at once un-
coiled itself and raised its body at least four
feet from the rock and and looked in all
directions, and then it returned to the boys
lap, and the father returned home and awaited
the boys return, which was, as usual,
st noon. When told that he had been
seen PLAYING with the snake, the boy
said the first morning he met the snake he
liked to play with it; then he took it food,
md he was SO much pleased with his COM
oanion that something told him he must
meet the snake every morning One morning
1e said he was late, and when he reached the
place the snake was stan ding up, and it came
o meet him, then followed him to the rock.
There is something very strange about a
make charming not only children, but have
cad of adults coming under their charms.
There Is certainly some truth in the fasci-
lating powers of snakes.
On Saturday morning the father and two of
ls neighbors went to the place with guns,
nd at the usual time the snake made its an.
earance, when all fred at one time killing
he charmer. On taking it home Mr.. Rogers
puma tne above measurement to be nearly
orrect.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26

DESERVING ENTERPRIsE.-Mr. L. Soards.
publisher Of the New Orleans City Directory, is
now preparing the direc DRY for 1876, and as his
reputation for reliability is well established in
this line, we have no doubt our merchs nts and
business men will give him liberal encourage
ment, so that he may be justified in excellng, if
possible, his former efforts 1t is not to be ex-
pected he will allow his expenses to go
beyond his receipts, and therefore the COM
pleteness OF the work must, in some meas
ure, depend upon the amount Of patronage re-
ceived good directory is of great general
benefit. and such work we hope Mr. Soards will
be Justified in bringing out We are informed
that he keeps at his Office, for the benefit of his
patrons, file of the directories OF the principal
cities, and back numbers of our directory, to
which they refer free of cost No sales of
the directory of our city will be made until sub
scribers have been supplied
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
MARINE DISASTER.
The Ship Western Empire Aban-
dOned at Sea.
Loss of Life.

The following telegram reciting the loss Of the
British ship Western Empire was kindly
forwarded to US from Pollard, Ala, on saturday
morning:
Especial to New Orleans Bulletinl
POLLARD, ALA, Sept. "a, 1875
by Telegraph from Pensacola, Fla, Sept. "a
The British ship Western Empire, Capt Bertie
loaded with timber, sailed from here to Grimsby
on the 18th inst. While at sea she encountered
the late heavy gales, and speedily water logged.
1t was found necessary TO abandon her when one
hundred and thirty five miles south of this port.
Seven of the seamen were drowned the captain
and the remainder Of the crew returned to PEN
sacola in the ships boat.
PENSACOLA TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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A Rifle CONTEST.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-In pursuance of chal-
lenge issued by the members of the Victoria Rifle
Club, of Canada to the Amateur Rife Club, OF
this city, to shoot rifle match at $50, 900 and
100 yards ranges. Both the teams met to-day at
The Canadian MARI smen not having any practice
at Creedmore. were placed at disa Vantage, but
under all toe circumstances, acquitted themselves
tolerably well.
The Americans kept steadily at work and won
the match. The total score Of the Canadians
was 1884, and of the Americans 1909.
The Canadians accepted an invitation to re-
main here for week and take part in several
matches.
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REORGANIZATION OF The BANK OF CALI.
FORyIA.

San FaANo1soo, Sept. 25.-The Syndicate Of the
Bank Of California met to-day and organized by
electing VIM. Sharon, President of the Bank of
California, Treasurer, R. H. Lloyd, Secretary, and
JAS b: Keene, Chas Mayne, +. T. Morrow, D.
2. Mills and R. Il. Lloyd, the Executive Commit
tee. An assessment of twenty per cent was
levied on subscription for the general fund,
amounting in round numbers to 100000.
This, with the coin now on hand, will give be-
tween two and three million dollars to open with.
The bank will reopen either Saturday, October 2,
or early in the following week. A meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held on Monday or
Tuesday next, when the date of resumption will
probably be fixed. Entire harmony prevailed at
the me- citing, and determination was evinced to
push matters to a successful termination.
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END OF THE SONORA REVOLUTION.

SAN DIEGO, Sept 25.-The revolution in Sonora
was ended August % by an engagement near
Alta, between the government troops and the
revolutionists. The latter were defeated, losing
fifty in killed, wounded and taken prisoners
About five hundred were engaged on both sides
Martial law has been proclaimed. National
atfails are quieted
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-For the South Atlantic
and Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley
generally cloudy weather and rain, variable
winds, mostly from the North and East. lower
temperature than on Saturday, and stationary or
slowly falling barometer, except rising barometer
in the Ohio Valley
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-26
Wanted I!

theatrical revival notes by express DESIRE
sherry that some eminent ANALYST has not
pronounced g free from acidity."
new play which has not achieved aor ~,
mense success in weeks run as the preIimi-
nary to its production in the provinces.
new poem which some obscure journal doea
not protest Is the production Of one Of the master
minds Of the age. - "''0A-
piano which, according to the maker. does
NOT combine charm OF tone, facility Of touch.
sohdity OF construction, and moderation in nr;ca'
a new paper not announced to be started as 4
Funny Folks ~ -AS1f'oeofe
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GALvESTON's THANKS TO BOSTON.

BosToN, Sept. 25.-The following was received
To-day:
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept, 24.-To Hon. Saml.
y. Cobb, Mayor of Boston When returned to
Galveston from Boston proclaimed not only to
Galveston but to Texas, that no city in the
Onion could equal the one over which you pre-
and official integrity. Since your munificent
charity to the sufferers OF the gulfcoas of Texas
the universal pra, er of the sufferers and sympa-
thZers throughou the State is God bless Boston.
II. L. FULTON Mayor
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FROM TIE PASSES.

SOUTHWEST PASS, Sept. 25-6 P M-Barometer
1880. Wind south, fresh. Weather thick.
cloudy and rainy. Arrived: Steamship Brashear,
at 5;45, Forbes master, from New York, to O. A.
Whitney & Co. No departures On way up:
Bark bennington.
southeast, light. Weather thick and rainy. No
arrivals or departures. The schooner Lizzie,
bound to Honduras, put in here to-day for
harbOr.
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RIVERS AND STEAMBOATS,.

CINCINNATI, Sept 25.-River feet inches and
stationary. A light rain fell this afternoon
Weather cooler. Departed: Mary Miner for
New Orleans.
PIrTsBURG, Sept. 25.-River feet inches
and falling. Weather cloudy and rainy.
EVANSVILLE. Sept. 25.-River feet inches
to Cairo and falling.
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MARINE.

New YORK, Sept. 25-The City of Berlin has
arrived from Queenstown, making the passage
in days, Is hours and minutes, being the fast
est time either east or west.
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Mr.. JOnes's MisapprehensiOn.
TFrom the Detroit Tribune.l

4
1t was only two days ago that JONES' painfully
| aware of his inebriety, endeavored to conceal il
from the public by buttoning his coal up very
| closely, imparting an abnormal stiffness to hi
knees, and tripping over his own heels. He
stalked up to street car. walked briskly in Just
as the horses started forward-and instantly
tumbled out backward without unbsnding a
muscle. Straightway he recovered the upright
splashed wi b mud, and entered the car and
seated himself beside an acquaintance, making
no sign of his mishap Presently he turned to
this individual and queried:
"Klishn?"
emo"
He considered moment and then asked:
"Offetrack p"
"No."
More refection-sleepily; then again.
Runoyerprespice?
emo"
"splozhn?'
emo"
Somnolent cogitation.
"Any accident?"
"Not at ALL"
He took in this piece of information, and con-
cluded that he must be very drunk indeed
Anxious to cover up the fact and turn the matter
off respec fully, he shortly turned again with the
bland observation:
"Well, if I'd anone that I woodent gotout"
He blinked off into an unconscious state after
awhile, then woke up with bis eyes very wide
open, to show that he had only been thinking.
He rode on about mile beyond his street, and
finally was taken home in hack.