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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

On last Tuesday night, the 10th inst,
avery determined effort was made to
burn the fourishing little town of st.
Mary or New Road, Pointe Coupee.
The town was set on fire at both ends
about the same time, between eleven
and twelve o'clock at night, one fire
being at the vacant store on the proper
ty OF Messrs. Mars, and the other at
Mr.. J. J. Buzzetti's bar-room. Both
fires were started with coal oil, empty
bottles which had contained the fluid
being found near each place. Both
fires were discovered about the same
time, before any serious damage was
done, the alarm at one end of the town
being given by daughter of Mr.. Fl.
Didier, and at the other by Clement
Samson. The church bell was rung,
and the neighbors rushed to the rescue
and soon extinguished the flames. Both
buildings were fired from the outside,
from a corner fronting on the main
road. AS yet no definite suspicion at
tacbes to any one, but the occurrence is
being thoroughly investigated. Should
the perpetrators be found, convenient
limb and short rope should be their
fate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
THE SCHOOL BOARD.

The School Board met at o'clock last night
Rev. Mr.. Gutheim in the chair.
The Chair stated that inasmuch as the execu
tive session of Monday had not been ended, i,
would be resumed.
Mr.. BARLEY suggested that the transactions o.
that session were known outside, and he there
fore moved that the board dispense with execu
tive session. Carried
Mr.. Capdevielle, OF the Committee on Teachers
offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the competitive examination
required by law for all teachers and applicants
for teachers positions shall take place in the
month OF september. commencing the 23d, and
that the further consideration of the selection oil
teachers for the public schools of this city be
postponed until the report Of that examination
shall have been submitted to the board by the
committee OF teachers.
Carried.
Mr.. Capdevielle said that the 23d Of September
had been designated as the time on which the
competitive examination of teachers was to be
held, because some teachers had left the city un
der the impression that no examination was to
take place, and it was but just that time be given
them to return.
DR.. Seaman offered a resolution that the rules
be suspended and that the school year do not
commence in June.
The president asked whether the board would
advise any rules for the competitive examination.
Col. Collins moved that the committee Of
teachers, with the assistance Of Superintendent
Rogers, be appointed to establish such rules
Carried.
Mr.. Ferguson asked relative to the expendi-
ture OF moneys for coal. He thought the 5000
barrels would not be sufficient. and ii more was
purchased it might be bought cheaper.
Mr.. BARLEY said that in order that the school
houses might be repaired and other expenses
paid, it was necessary that the Finance Com
mittee should furnish a budget. He thought
nothing could be done unless the budget was
made.
COL Collins wanted to know whether the
budget was to contain all the minor items of ex-
pense.
Mr.. BARLEY said if the Finance Committee
stated that they ded all they could get to sup
port the teachers, his committee would have to
accept $500 for small repairs.
MIR. Ferguson stated that some Of the items
had been reduced since the budget was made,
and he asked that division of the sum be made
between other committees.
Mr.. Seaman moved that the subject be referred
to the proper committee. Carried.
Mr. Bsrtiey moved that the Finance Commit
tee furnish budget, showing what sum each
committee would have.
Mr.. Seaman replied that thu law required a
financial report on the 30th October.
The meeting then adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

The Assessment Rolls Ready-The Cit,
W0rkhOuse.
The assessment rolls are ready for exanins
ton by taxpayers and will be exposed to-day in
the long room adjoining Administrator Reng
storffs Office at the City Hall. The rolls will re.
main open for the inspection Of the public until
the 1st of September.
The recent decision Of Judge Abel regarding
the disposition Of Migrants has brought up again
the City Workhouse question and the expediency
OF endeavoring to establish 1t on 6rmer founda-
tions, so that it may be made selt-sustaining.
Among some OF the Administrators there seems
to be no doubt that the institution, which now
appears to be indispensable, can be made so, but
under the present laws it will be found difficult
The great objection is the limit prescribed by
Law in certain cases for the Imprisonment of
Migrants and other offenders against the dignity
OF the State and the short time also for which
they are too frequently committed to the Work.
house by the recorders. No reflection, however
is intended against these magistrates who have
claimed that prisoners who are sent down for ten
and twenty days are not profitable, but
DECIDED INCUBUS
upon the institution, and the least period Of con-
finement to make their 90 ryices available should
in the opinion of those who are experienced, be
from six weeks to two months.
THE LUCKY NUMBER.
The owner of the lucky number that drew the
5000 prize in the premium bond drawing on Mon
day is still unknown.
The bond was, it is true, entered in the name
of fellow. journalist, at the time of conversion,
which led manyo believe that he must be the lucky
dog; but we are informed that 1t has since been
cold and probably resold dozen times or more.
He might express our regret a. his misfortune.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

The police jury of Bossier parish met
on Monday last, pursuant to adjourn
ment, when Messrs. Phillips, Lyles,
Prather, Brownlee and Bush, appointees
of Gov. Nichols, took their seats as
members. A motion to reorganize was
lost by a tie vote-the new members
voting yea and the old nay, it being pre-
viously held that the old president had
no vote save as member. This reso-
luton gave rise to considerable discus
sion, in which outsiders, by request and
permission, freely participated. The
five new members and their friends con-
tended that the law under which the
new members held contemplated a. re-
organization that this was the spirit,
if not the direct letter Of the law. and
that police juries throughout the State
had acted in accordance with this inter-
probation, and held new elections for
officers. But each successive vote upon
the question resulted as did the first.
Monday and a part of Tuesday was ex-
hausted in fruitless efforts to effect
compromise, when the body adjourned
sine die
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
MATTHEW'S RISE UP.
And Explain as to the $l0,796 j. w.
Armstrong & Co. Vouchers.

And Explain as to the SIC, FOG J. W.
Armstrong & Co. Vouchers.
Heretofore, in connection with the Auditorial
investigation, the DEMOCRAT has referred to the
testimony taken in 1875 by the "Herwig" com
mittee to examine the accounts of the Auditor
and Treasurer. In that the item of the $40 796 rs
J. W. Armstrong & Co. warrants were referred
to, and James 8. Matthew'S name was mentioned
several times. IN his testimony before the Her.
wig committee he testified that he was chairman
of the
HOUSE CONTINGENT EXPENSE
Committee in 1928, and declared that his re-
cords were we'll kept, and said he turned them
over to the Secretary of State or the Clerk wi
gers) Of the House.
Vigers was examined and said that such was
not the fact, and Deslonde made the same state
ment; Vigers said also that Matthews had the
records in his own possession, whereupon the
committee brought Matthews Up again and ques-
toned him as to
THOSE ARMSTRONG VOUCHERS,
and when pushed he finally acknowledged tn at
he had destroyed bis vouchers, which left no
clue, as was then thought as to the identity Of
those who presented the vouchers.
Although some OF the testimony was published
at the time the last statement or confession of
ent committee have been in session that testi-
mony has been furnished them and will be used
in connection with the pr sent Investigation.
In his testimony, given in 1875, Vigers said
"David Young was chairman of the committee
House contingency in 1874. The legislative
committee to examine his books of that year de-
manded them of him, and he replied tina. the
books had been
BURNED AND DESTROYED AT vIDALIA, Lap
OF course, the present committee wi / inquire
into the 81. W. Armstrong" and the Sanford"
warrant matters, and in that connection, it will
be in order for Mr.. Matthews and others to rise
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
A DEATH FROM STAGE FRIGHT.
[Celia Logan in N. Y. Dispatch.

| tSohh AU6uh III Ave , DlbpdtCu.j
never knew Of but one death occur
ring from ''stage fright"
During my fathers management in.
Cincinnati, a stage struck youth leased
him terribly to give him an opening.
| The company being full my father
could find no speaking part for him, but
| at last he consented that he should
| appear as a "supe" the very first oppor-
tunity that offered. ''The Carpenter Of
Rouen" was then strong drawing
melodrama, and somebody came along
| and stirred in it.
j. A. J. Neafie was cast for the lead
ing juvenile part of "Antoine." In the
second scene Of the second act man is
discovered in o coffin, supposed to be
dead. That silent character my father
assigned to the aspiring supe, who was
greatly agitated over accomplishing the
ambition Of his life-that cf making his
debut.
The scene represents the interior Of a
carpenters shop, and Antoine is dis
covered working. Mr.. Neafe, car
penter by trade, got immense applause
by planning some boards and expedi-
coffin, a feat far in advance OF Joe Muir
phys shoeing horse In Kerry Cow"
Antoine goes to take up board and
discovers a man-dead-with blood
upon him. Foul play has been
done, and Antoine Is wonder
ing what he shalt do under
such suspicious circumstances, when a
band OF men enter and surprise
him. He is accused Of murder, but it
transpires later In the scene that it has
only been plot to test Antoine's cour-
age and faithfulness He then goes to
raise the murdered man, who, accord
ing to the business of the play should
get up, but when Neafie went to him he
did not move. He shook him. Still he
was motionless. He was struck with
sudden fear, and exclaiming GOOD
God, the man is dead called for the
curtain to drop.
The young aspirant for theatrical
honors was troubled with heart disease,
and the sudden shock of appearing in
public, although he had not a word to
say, had killed him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
SPORTING.
THE LILIENTH cur AND THE DIA-
MOND BADGE.

Are to be "slOt" for To-day by the Rife
and Gun Clubs.
The members CT the Crescent City Rifle Club
will enter the lists again at their park to-day
FOR THE LrLIENTHAL CUP,
the hong range shooting to begin at p. M sharp,
and expect to see quite number OF their friends
there. The champion rifle team Of the world will
be On hand with their mile rife lead singers and,
the weather permitting, they may make even a
better score than they have made in their "team''
practice.
After the long-range shooting is completed the
members Of
THE NEW ORLEANS GUN CLUB
will show their skill on the same grounds at glass
ball shooting for the diamond badge, which has
been held by several different members of the
clnh
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Fire,

Aoout half-past O'Clock Tuesday morning a
fire, supposed to have been the work of an in
cendiary, broke out 10 q double tenement one
story frame house on Tchoupitoulss street, be-
tween Toledano and Louisiana Avenue. One
portion of the building was occupied by Mr.
Rodges and the other was empty. The building
was damaged to the extent of $40.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Pipes, Peelers ana Lager Beer.
NEW ORLEANS, july II, 1877.

Chief of Police Boylan
.&r-Some of your men may be seen daily in
broad daylight, and when on Duty smoking their
pipes and cigars on the streets, and loafng in
and about lager beer and coffee-houses. all of
which is highly improper, uppolicemanllke, and
copiures up, besides, unpleasant "reminiscences of
the late Pretorian guard Of Warmoth and Kellogg.
It is to be hoped. then, that the above mentioned
practices will be suppressed as soon as de-
nonnced, and that the force under your command
will ever be distinguished by it's efficiency, dis
cpine and becoming attitude, either off or on
duty. remain yonrs,
PERAMRTTTATOR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Police R0arli.

The Police Board met last night in the Central
Station.
Officer Geo. Bertz, for leaving his beat to take
a drink of water, five days pay.
Patrolman N. German, sitting down on his
beat, FIVE days pay.
Patrolman Louis Smith, for being an accessory
to the robbery of $4,000, was dismissed the force.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
East Against West.
IN. Y. Tribune. I

What is the need Of an initiation
ticket in Iowa? The Republican plat
form not only favors initiation, but is a
regular junk-shop for all kinds of alb
surdities and Inconsistencies. There is
a plank in it for every party in Christen-
dom. The Democrats of the State pro-
pose to adopt an original platform.
They say they will indorse the Presi-
dents Southern policy and commend
his civil service order. This will make
the tumble OF parties complete.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Great Unknown socia, club.

At a meeting of the Boston Social Club, held
Monday evening. this club changed its name to
the "Great Unknown" and elected the following
officers: Gus. Boze, president; Chas. Usher, vice
president; E. Jonas, treasurer; A. Peterson,
financial secretary; M. Human, recording secre-
tary; W. Hayes, sergeant-at-arms.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Yacht ReEatta,

yacht regatta is announced to take place at
the New Lake End, on the 26th. The race,
which will be run under the rules of the Cres-
cent City Yacht Club, is under the management
Of gentlemen thoroughly conversant with yacht
racing, and who have determined to make the
affair success. In day or two we may be en-
abled to mention the entries for the race and the
principal features connected with it,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
A Thief Arrested.

On the night of April 20, thief by the name o.
Florence Westly broke into the reeidence Of Mr..
stears at the corner of st. Charles and soniai
streets. Last evening Officer Wourd arrested
Wesley and lodged him in the Seventh Station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
A Coal Oil Lamp Explosion.

About halfpast II o'clock Monday night a
young lady named Eliza Boucher, residing on
St. Peter street, accidentally upset coal oil lamp,
which exploded. Some Of the burning fluid fell
on her feet and slightly burnt them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
A "Land-Of,ce" Adjournment.

The committee on Land Office matters met on
Tuesday morning. Present, Senator Robertson
and Representative Perata-no quorum.
After waiting until II: 80 q. m. without being
able to "ra,se" the quorum, the committee
adjourned until tie first Monday in November
next
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

We are under obligations to Staub for the
latest lat magazines and papers, Hsrper,s Monthly
FOR August, Harper's Bazaar, and all the leading
Northern and Western Journals; in fact, all the
newe, fashions, etc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
THE COURTS.
Third District Court.

In this court yesterday there was fled q petit
ton for writ Of mandamus against Allen Jumel,
to compel him to issue warrant to John Math-
ers, Jr. Il appears that warrant for the sum
of eleven hundred and sixty dollars, Wondered
159 of the series Of 1876, dated January 20, 1877
was issued. made payable as due by the State,
and signed by Geo. B. Johnson. The warrant ia
rayable to Milton Jones, treasurer OF the School
Board of Pointe Coupee parish, and to Oscar JEFF
frion, who was Hayes elector. A rule was
granted.
Sixth District Court
Union Baptist school and church have filed a
petition against B. F. Carter and others, pra wing
for an injunction to restrain defendants from
interfering in any manner with the petitioners in
the possession Of the property known as the
Uoion Baptist Church, situated in the Second
District, on Orleans street. The writ was granted
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

II, with some other gentleman,
Your lady-loye should e'er elope,
Take heart; YOU may coax her back
By brides Of Kitchen Crystal Soap"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

A little colored girl blown from a
bridge at Milledgeville, Ga, descended
sixty feet in perfect safety, her parasol
acting as parachute.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18
Personal.

Adjutant General Patton left the city on Mon
day evening fer q ten days visit to the country.
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We nenio he efgurest o give ~ an Q
A FINE SOLID SILVER WATCH FREE
On o. va 81
elegant Watch Ladies Gents guaraed
i
lefunded money O.. o registered letter
Gold JeWery
the c.
RsAIASTCN JEW L1T1T2 y co.,
Importers o Watches 4 Jfaehy,
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-06-23
s2.oo LOT.

One set Gold Front Pin and Ear RINGS.
One Ladies Long Neck Chain.
One elegant Locket for the above
One Ladies' g Po1apadour" Watch Chain.
One Pair Stone Sleeve Buttons.
One pair Engraved Sleeve Buttons
One amethyst Sto Ring
One Gents Large Seal Ring.
One Ladies Band Enga cement Ring,
One set Spiral Shirt Studs.
One Gents Lake George Diamond Stud.
One Beautiful Scarf Pin.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-06-23
Acres

OF LAND, consisting Of eve"y odd section
in each township, for distance of twenty
miles each side of the road, or one-half of
the land in belt forty miles wide, extend
ing to Denver City in Colorado, thus forming
a continuation of the belt of country which,
from the Atlantic coast westward, is found to
be, in climate, soil, and every production Of
natnre the most favored.
To aid in the settlement of this superb do
main with an intslligedt and industrious
people, is the object of the HOMESTEAD.
1t is intended to contain fair and candid
representation of facts; nor viii it ever
give, Intentionally, any statement that will
not, upon investigation, be fully sustained
The Company obtains its title to these
lands from the Government of the United
States.
They are being offered at prices lower
than any other lands in the West, that will
compare with them in soil, climate and gem
eral advantages The terms of payment, as
will be found on careful examination, are
more liberal in all essential features than
have heretofore been offered by any railway
company.
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Are Light, P ortable, Strong
and Durable,

We are now offering them at the ex-
tremely low price Of $40 each. Sent post
paid to any address upon receipt of price.
When ordering, state size around chest,
over vest
Reliable parties desiring to see our goods,
can send for our Trade Journal, giving des-
cription of our leading articles.
Be sure and get the Original GoodyeaT's
Steam FuIcdnized fabricks.
~ Send for Illustrated price-list of our
Celebratea Pocket Gyns,laSiaan.
Address carefully,
GO0DYEARS RUBBER CURLER co,
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p O. Bor 5156. Neeg York city.
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industrious ma. The good people
OF Fon du lac are generously making
up a subscription to help him in re-
building.
Matt. II. Knappen has retired
from the Moorhead Advocate, and
the paper will hereafter be conduc-
ted by Messrs Burnham d Partridge
two old citizens of Moorhead.
Matt is an active man and ready
writer, and it is safe to wager that
before three months be will be estab-
lished in new town with a new
printing office and new paper.
The Ashland Press entered up
on its sixth volume last week in a
new dress-hat, coat, vest, pants,
boots and all-eutting dash that's
the admiration of all its friends. 1t
has grown strong, and fat too, in the
five years of its existence, which is
no wonder, considering that it had
Ashland, Chequamigon Bay, Penoke
Iron Range, Wisconsin Central
Railroad and the deuce knows what
all to feed upon, with Sam S. F'ifeld
chef cuisine. A new power press
has lately been added to the Press
office, and Sam declares he now has
the champion country printing office
of the State. Success to the Press.
and Ashland too, say we!
p. B. Gaylord, photographer,
Duluth, advertises in this issue. Mr.
GAYLORD is too we'll known to thu
people at the head ofthe lake as a
tirst-class artist to need any recon-
mendation at our hands. He has
reduced his prices to correspond
with the times, and gives specially
low rates to groupes and families.
Call and look at his new stock OF
picture frames and mouldings,
and samples OF work when you visit
Duluth.
The Fourth of July will be here
a week from next Wednesday, and
what are we going to do about it :
Any celebration !? Can't the people
of the head of the lake meet some
where, as they did last year, and
celebrate? Let us talk it up and
adopt some programme. 1t will
never do to let the glorious Fourth
pass coldly by.
AS will be seen byFa card in
another column Mr.. II. Ii. Bel.
banker, Duluth, has associated with
him Mr.. w. G. Eyster, and the two
will conduct a general banking and
exchange business under the firm
name Of Bell 81 Eyster Mr.. Bell,
a graduate of the Second National
Bank of St. Paul and the First
National Bank of Duluth, about a
year ago, on the closing up of the
latter, opened banking Office in
Duluth, and soon worked into a
profitable business. Mr.. Eystel
brings to the firm business expe
rience of many years, cool and
careful Judgment, a standing IN the
community as high as any man we
know of, and, what is quite requisite,
considerable amount of capital
The new firm can be recommended
in the highest terms to all who may
wish to do business in their line.
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$500 LOT

One Ladies Opera Chain with slide and tassei
one heavy Ladies' Neck Chain
One beautiful Locket fer tie above.
One Ladies' Cameo Pin and Ear Rings,
One pair {2) elegant Bracelets
One pair Amethyst Sleeve Buttons imlaid
with Pearls.
One pair Onyx Sleeve Buttons
One set studs to match the above
One fine Gents Watc} Chain with charm
One Amethyst Ring iulaid with Pearls
One Topaz hing inlaid with Pearls.
One Ladies' heavy Band Ring.
One Ladies' Chemise Button
One Gents Partisan Diamond Pin.
One Collar Button,
One extra fine set studs
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NEAT AND TIDY OVERCOAT.

BY peculiar process, the ruber is put be-
tween the two cloth surfaces, which prevents
Smelling or Sticking, even il the hottest eli
mates They are made in three colors-Blue,
Black and Brown.
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60--CFET lot

iotdl 20 ~
Remember, we will send you the above
named six articles. which we have retailed
for $3.50, by mail, postpaid, for 80 cents,
4 sample lots for $3.50, or II sample lots
Tor 81.
S100 LOT.
One pair Gents sleeve bu tons stone
setting 81 %
0le set elegant spiral studs to match
same ---------------- l 90
One beautiful Ladies band engagement
ring -7-7-- 90
One Gents large seal ring--- 90
One Ladies' long neck chain 10
One Gents heavy plate watch chain l 70
One Gents Lake George" diamond
stud 90
One beautiful scarf pin 70
One pair lades'engraved sleeve buttons l 90
Total. so