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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
A n,sHoNEsT posT-oFPIcE CLERK.

AUGUSTA, Ca, June 7.-W. f. Arnett, clerk
In the Augusta PostOfce, arrested last night by
Messrs Frey and Williams special agents. charged with
opening letters. Arnett taken before the United
States Commissioner thisevening, and waving an oh
animation gave bonds Tor his appearance before the
limited States District Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
MILLS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

BosToN. June 7.-Lightning struck the Dur
fee and Crescent mills at FAN River last night and set
fire TO Tie cotton The fire put out with slight
LA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
CLEOPATRNS NEEDLE EXHUMED.
JONDoN TmTed9v Iuue T. / SIT

LONDON, Ihdrsday, june Z, 1877.
An Alexandra correspondent says: The ex-
npnation of the obelak Ceopatras Needle for London
has been completed Eighteen inches Of the apex are
gone and the corners somewhat damaged, but otlo
vise il is IL fair condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08

the probabilities to be against their capturing ING
Board of Trade The result OF last nights proceeungs
was that whole subject referred TO special COR
mttee which is to consider II IL woyd be benehcial 70
Amer can shipping interests to permit the nee
tion OF shpbudlng materially also 70 report seueih'
on tho subject before the board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
THE NONTENEGPN WAR.

RAGUsA, Thursday. Dune 7, 1877.
The consuls here have information that the Turks
have been defeated in an engagement On the south
ern frontier Fighting continues in the vicinity of
the Duga Pass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
THE MoNTFNFGRlNs DEFEATED.
LnM0N. Thurslay, Jnl

LONDON, Thursday, June Z, 1910
Renters telegram from cara says: Intelligence
has been received here from special source that
the Montenegrins have beed defeated IN the Duga
Pass with heavy loss The revictualling OF Nicsics
Will probably be effected to-day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
TIE Co4r OF TRAyEL REDUCED.

CHICAGO, June THE trunk lines have re-
duced passenger rates 10 local points. in order 10
spond with Tie through rate Of sl5 10 New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-08
THE WAR ON THE DANUBE.

CB,RFsr TO BE DECLARED IN A STATE OF
SIEGE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
THE GAINES CLAIM.
A lsr,er Review " Some OF Il, pretean
Phases.
An interchangeable IAtigant.
q f0ofiroN AvfNUr

ma MAJ, ,v.,, h ,xa ,.,t this ,,a,n;aa axbib;ts
Aha a,insiaai ,,artian af tha land within tha city
,,m,ts Witch. anaas tha rsaaut aaeisien Of the
limited atases t,irsuit t1eurt. Mys, Myra CLARK
taaiaea i, eat,laa to reaoyer from the present
haiassa Her Judgment eoveys a,se square Of
ground bounded by rosaras, prysdes. perlide
and Ramnart streats. and aen,e traeta Of land In
other parts Of The state. The dotted lines on the
map, designated by The letters A. /, @. q. N. MI
apa X, Indicate the tract which was sold In late
BY the city authorities at various times. with full
warranty Of title. ana which ia a part Of what ID
knewn a. the |, ane tract. 10 the right OF this
lea what ID known ~ tho Faabsusg 3d. John.
The lots and eauases marked with astersks are
, those The tities 10 which have been asttled by
compromises with Mrs. Gaines.
The tract on the estrems right Of the map
known "a the Howe and Martin tract, and desig.
mated by the letters p, q, II. 4. 4. U, ?, Is Of
little value and Affects very few persons.
| The celebrated Gaines claim has been for 30
many years the subject OF pro.raeted litigation in
State ana Federal courts: has assumed 40 many
intricate aud perplexng phssss. and affects the
interests OF 20 many oitisens Of New Orleans.
that brief revew oi its history may prove inter-
estiag and instructive 10 cur readers.
The frst public assertion msds BY Mrs. Gaines
OF her claim ~ heir and naiveraal legatee OF
Daniel Clark was made, we believe. under The
following circumstances:
Ia 1889, the Supreme COURT OF tho State Of
Louisiana decided the case of Fletcher 81 ai. vs.
Cavalier OF ais, a La. Rep., 2B7) helding that
the PLAINTIFF were entitled TO certain laads In
this CITY, According 10 the law Of Louisiana,
the plaintiffs had to pay tho value
Of the improvements to tho defendants
who we're purchasers Ia good faith, aud the ven.
dora Of the land, who had been sueccssivey called
In warranty, had 10 pay to tho evescd defend.
anita the i,,,proeed value of the land tsce deci-
sion In tho same case Of Fletcher w. Cavalier, in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24

saeeessful, and the as8istoH OF tue Beuaiid
District Court WAS affirmed TN appeal. This
decision was generally asssptad ~ putting
quistns upon the prstshsions OF Mrs. Gaines az
universal legates vi Daniel CLARK under The viii
Of islg but the elsmsnt had taken the preoaa-
lion. when the suit for the revocation Of The pro4
bats OF thai will was instituted in The Second Dig
triet Court to move for it's transfer 10 The United
Htats Court Thisl motion was based upon All
aet OF Congress Of 1907. providing for the removal
OF suits 10 the United states Courts in oases
where strong local prejudice exists against one
or the other Of the parties TO suob suits. The
motion Was refused. aud. because Of this refusal.
which involved the construction Of Fsdsrsl
statute. Mrs Gaines obtainsd 4 writ Of
efrer from the United States Supreme Court
10 the Judgment of the Supreme Court of
Lousians. When the writ Game up for afgn.
ment al Washington, the defendants. Faebtes Oh
al. through their counsel insisted thai The
"loeal prejuii act 70 Of 1867 was not IN sant 10
epply 10 probate proceedings, over which Federal
courts had no jurisdiction; but the snprsme
Court, by majority Of ono vots decided. to the
surprise OF most lawyers, that tho effect Of this
aot was 10 enlarge the Jurisdiction Of the Federal
courts. and beld, contrary 10 NIL forpssr preoes
donis. that in such cases Of local preHdise these
courts could heneeforsh take eogniasaoe even Of
probate matters.
In consequences OF this decision tho re vo sstion
OF the probate Of the will Of 1919 by tho second
District Court nnd tho Supreme court OF Louis.
| lana went for naaght and the case Of Fdentes st
al ys. Gaines had to be transferred TO tho United
States Circuit Court. There II was consolidated
| with the various other suits pending there, in
which Mrs. Gaines appeared ~ piaiatis against
| the possessors of tho property ab9ve described,
and on the 10Th instant Judge Billings rendered q
decision sustaining Mrs. Gaines pret ensions IA
every particular.
As stated In tho DEMOCRAT Of Ffdsy. IL Is the
purpose Of tho defeated parties 10 this contrtr
versy 10 apply for re-hearing of tas casos. buI
whother they propose to appeal thess cases 10 tht
Supreme uourt of tho United 81 ates in the even
Of final defeat in tho Circuit Court, we are no
informed.
We have made no mention In the brief and i'm
perfect review Of some Of the phasea OF ths
Gaines case OF the supposed claim Of this Lad,
to noarly $500 acres Of land in the b1ar
OF the city. founded upon grant en-
braoing 1920 square toses, or some II. .60t
square feet. The "trus inwasdness" Of this pre-
posterous and riaoulou, claim wss exposed Ii
the DEMOCRAT Of Saturday morning. There i
absolutely nothing In II, end no one need enter
tain the slightest fear lest that claim shoud eve
"rsar ito hideous 'front.' again.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
PRICE. FIVE GENTS.

Indicated that he listens TO the mad-
bellowings OF the Radical bulls Of
Bashan with profound oompIssssey.
Turning the conversation upon the
foreign appointment, the President said
that Mr.. Evarts Was making up %
budget OF recommendations as reports
which would soon be ready for submis-
sion to the full Cabinet, and this budget
would be made the basis of all the app
pointments and changes In the consular
and diplomatic service. This budget
will probably be ready for the Cabinet
session week from tomorrow
BuEtLs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
THE TURKS nEADy.


Wussia.
London Truth. Aprlts1
The Turla ars not unwflIino to oivc.
Russia the hattie abe seams to crave ri %
thew are strong In mon md strnnu In
armament. They arg weak in Corn
manding officers and in their rnilitarv
train. They are confident OF repelline
the fret Russian attack. bat ttiev are.
resistance. 'ff.et tls nave oniv q ifttIe
money! they say. ssto organize our
comnsissariat and transport services.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24

Nov IL seen the good effect of President Hayes
policy. The White Leaguers ali go to see thu
Uontraband Chlldsen's ni1asr sl.0sc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
Tile iTarI.or Appr0pvIn tton.

WASHINGTON, April 2g.@@No inforusH4
ton ean be obtained regarding the bal
angs uhexpended for rivers and harbors.
All paragraphs or. this matter have been
based upon tho favorable bearing ae-
corded to persons In favor Of special Ia
tsrests. The War Department takes
special pains TO ooneeal It's intentions.
a ttoni,agration IN New York.
New Yohg, April 23.--rhs Journal ef
Commerce building was destroyed by
Ore this morning. The fire broke out oil
mated In the editorial or composing
room. The contents Of the building
were entirely consumed, including the
valuable library. The loss at present
cannot be ascertained, but the property
WAS fully insured,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24

Special bargains In hosiery, bandkcrchl efs
parnsols, en nbroid6ries, linen stestings, tow els
damasks. napkins, etc. at NJ. /. Byrne a. Oo.s
1868 Canal street,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
nHx wADE's ATTACK.

Wade Uhawafe That the war Il OvtiH
WhstIlNaToN.. April al. Wade has
succeeded In finding q publication for
his letter attacking Hayes Southern
policy In the New York Times.
The Baltimore Antgrienn says of 1T j:
"It is very bitter and eatlstie, but the
writer seems TO have forgotten that efr=
oumstanoss. have changed since the end
~ thn svar ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
FOREIGN.
aWbWT WEEAts
The Russian army Delayed by MI u
Roads.

3sssHt sEbAbs
rhe Russian army Delayed by HaM
Roads,
LONDON, April 25.4~It now appears
that Russia will delay development OF
her Intention until tho 2gth instant, tho
ohief reason being her preparations ara
not quite complete,
Tho roads IRE very bad. and Ii Ii also
stated Russia finds o larger force is rs-
auired for the task before her than she
supposed. The Sultan, In ease OF war.
will 60 to the Danube and command In
person.
several tortresses In Tur4eyj Oeeuptest :.
LONDON, April 20. AZ The Standards
dispatch from Vienna reports that Hou@
ttihIian troops occupy Oltenitza. oppo-
site Turkatran. aturgeva, opposite
Knstchuk, and Karakao, opposite Siiis-
trtn, under Russian commanders, In Or
der to concentrate between Bf0ila and
Ismalia. AT Terraiova 10000 Houmt-
mans are forming u reserve corps.
saertsshakoH's Circular.
LONDON, April 23.=-A courier arrived
at Vienna on Sunday night with Gorts-
ehakoff's circular.
Tbe 'rnrkisb ffatiila.
Lospos.. April 23.-A portion Of the
Turkish fiotflia is taking position MT
Hirsova, near aalatz. where tho Turks
expect the Russians will try 10 cross the
Danube.
servia HsisarDsiaz yolnntesrs.
LosDos. April 20. The Ssrvian gov
ernment hns sent troops TO Gladona In
disarm tho Servian volunteers who re-
| fuse TO disband. A 5ervian crops oil
observation is forming on the Timok.
| An American Biographies Released.
I.ospos, April 2J.-The King OF Abyg-.
sinia has released Mr.. Mitchell, tho
American geographer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24

Do you want TO iaughf Go see the Contra
band Children.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-24
LFrom Our Evening Edition Of Yesterday. /
LOUIbIANA'5 FREEDOM.
One Hundred Guns fired In Honor eF 7
Gov. NiehelIs.
Especial 10 the N. O. Demeerst.1
PAtropuHTvth1K. Assumption,

HPFF 80, ~ y UFUUHs -. III 1T
Editor of New Orleans DsatoeaAr New Or1esps.l
L1usiana.
Dsdr Sir@One hundred guns fred
here tonight In honor Of Gov. Nichols
and his government.
Yours truly, j, o. \.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

PAUPERS AND PRISONERS "A
meeting was held recently at Rock
vile, Montgomery county, Mary
land, to devise means for the better
care of prisoners and paupers in the
Jail and almshouse of that county.
Judge Bowie, of the Court of APP
peals, presided, and made an eloquent
speech in favor of the project, He
said the prisoner and the pauper are
bone of our bone and flesh of our
flesh, and spoke of the many instan-
ces when persons were a long time
incarceated on charges of crimes of
which they were afterwards acquit-
ted. The meeting prepared a con-
stitution for its direction, and order
ed application to be made for incor-
pOration under the title of 1.-THE
Benevolent Aid Society of Mont
gomery County" 1t is proposed that
a committee of ladies and gentlemen
be appointed to regularly visit the
Jail and almshouse, take note of the
condition of the inmates, and report
to the association such measures of
reform as they may deem necessary.
1t is also designed that the prisoners
and paupers shall have work while
incarcerated and after they are dis
charged. The association proposes
to do its work without intruding on
the province of the constituted au-
thorities. and hopes to obtain their
cooperation in the premises.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

The following, which speaks for
ITSELF, is from the pen of the gifted
editor of the Anne Arundle AdUer-
tiser. Such an eloquent appeal surely
will not go unrewarded:-
las the report that we are very
wealthy has gone abroad among our
subscribers, and has made them aw-
full slew about paying up, thinking,
doubtless, we don't want the money,
we 5ae.e- TO s,.y the report of our
wealth is false in every particular
If ocean steamers were selling at a
cent dozen We couldn't make the
first payment on canoe. The light
ming ofpOverty has struck us square.
and had it not been for an armful of
hay our devil managed to steal from
blind mule, our large and interest
ing family would be without a
mouthful to eat at this moment. Is
not this sad picture, and can you,
dilinuuent subscribers, look upon it
without feeling the greenbacks in
your pocket-bOoks? We do not like
to dun, but we must if you fail to
take the hint"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

To prevent strikes the, New York
Tribune wisely says, the employees
must make the first move. They
must meet the men more than half
way and disarm their hostility by
proof of kindly intentions and a
disinterested purpose to serve them,
not as people take care of their tools
and machinery, but as man cares for
his brother man.
"Work in the mines does not OF
itself degrade men. On the contrary
it develops the qualities of courage,
fortitude and energy. A majority OF
the miners are industrious, sober, in
telligent, and compare favorably
with other classes of working men.
If they had the conditions of civilIz.
ed life around them and felt a
friendly community of interest with
their employers, they would soon be
controlled by their best instead OF
their worst elements"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

An excitement almost amounting
to CONSERVATION has been lately
aroused in Providence and some of
the surrounding towns by the I'M
usual prevalence and virulence of
diphtheria. Later accounts report
that it is not yet allayed, and in many
instances schools have been broken
up and whole communities invaded.
The medical faculty seem to agree
with considerable unanimity in
regard to the nature of the disease.
The opinions of its general cause
have been less harmonious; and
when it comes to means OF cure, there
are as great variety of views as
there is upon the true method OF
salvation. The Springfield Repu66-
can quotes the testimoney ola physi-
clan in that city, to the effect that
chlorin water will prevent the disease
taking a serious turn ifapplied in
time. The wash is harmless but
effective. 1t should be diluted with
from two to four times the volume OF
water in using. The physician refer
red to has used the remedy for fifteen
years, with scarcely failure, while
before trying it he lost three cases
out of six. This treatment is en-.
dorsed by other excellent authority
and it is certainly harmless and
simple experiment, to say the least
1t is better, however, to be so careful
of ones surroundings that pre-
vention shall make means of cure un.
necessary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

The Hot Springs Ark Daily
Telegraph of the 18th instant contains
the following reference to Gen. KEEL
ley, who has assumed the duties of
his new position as superintendent of
of the Hot Springs:
We had the pleasure of a call this
morning from General B. F. Kelley,
lately appointed superintendent of
the Hot water reservation, who ar
rived in the Valley few days ago.
We were much pleased with the gen.
eral, who is a gentleman of much
culture and refinement, and of very
pleasing and agreeable manners.
General Kelley has made record
both as military and civil officer of
the Government which is sure
guarantee that he will discharge the
delicate and responsible duties of the
Office to which he has lately been ap-
pointed with fidelity to the govern
ment and to the satisfaction of all
with whom he may have official and
business relations as superintendent
of the Hot Springs. AS this is
matter in which our people are large
ly interested they will be glad to
know that the Government has APP
pointed superintendent in whose
honesty and fidelity they many have
implicit confidence, and on whose
mature and considerable Judgment
they may rely for such an admins
tration of his office as will give
every body fair and equal showing
without prejudice and with impartial
justice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

We call upon the Republicans to
turn out on Tuesday, 9Th of Novem-
Der, and vote the whole Republican
ticket! Vote the ticket as it is print
ed. Vote early and see that your
neighbOrs do likewise. Ifevery Re-
publican will make it point to do
his full duty in the few days remain
ing between this and the election,
they will have the pleasure of assist
ing in the achievement Of the most
decided Republican victory ever won
in this county. All should put their
shoulders to the wheel, and victory
will be easily secured for honest re-
form and true econOmy!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27
Our Ticket.

1t affords us great pleasure to place
at the head of our columns to-day the
names of the Republican candidates
for the various offices of the county.
The ticket upon the whole is strong
one, and composed of some of the
best men in the county, and the Con-
vention did itself great credit in
nominating it. The ticket for the
Senate is
BALTHASER WELFLEY,
who is generally known to the lead
- s.---~--s.a--------sss sssA.--mes..atv and hav-
ing long been in merchantfle life, by
which he has been much thrown
with the people of his section, it is
safe to assume that this, added to his
high character, admirable fitness
and popularity, will give great per-
sonal strength to the ticket. 1t is a
luxury to find such men as Mr.. w.
entering public life.
The ticket for House of Delegates is
GEO. W. WILSON AND GEo.w.
BLOCKER,
one residing in the extreme southern
end and the other in the extreme
northern end of the county, Both
are successful farmers, men of sound
judgement and great personal popu-
larity.
The County Commissioners tick ct
is composed of
E. c. TIILSON, w. H. HOVE AND
JOHN RILEY,
all men of unsullied character, eau
tious and prudent in the conduct OF
their own affairs. They, as well as
the whole ticket, are men of consid-
cradle means, sure guarantee that
the interests of the people of the
county are safe in their hands.
THOMAS CODDINGTON,
the nominee for Sheriff, is so univer-
sally known throughout the county
that we regard it as almost super
fuous to speak of his claims to pop
ular favor. Mr.. Coddington served
as the first sheriff of Garrett county,
and conducted the affairs of that Of
flee to the entire satisfaction ofall.
JOHN HARMED,
who was nominated for County Sur
veyor, is one of our best citizens and
is eminently fitted to discharge the
duties of that Office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27

years it has been practically declared,
through the provision of the School
Law in regard to the appointment of
School Commissioners by the Judges
that the people must not be trusted
with the selection Ofthose who are to
supervise the education of their chill
dren. They may vote for national,
State, county and municipal affairs,
even for Judges, but they cannot be
trusted with the high function of
voting for School Commissioners
Now, so long as the people are kept
from taking part in the selection of
these officers, it cannot be expected
that they should take much interest
in the schools they are appointed to
supervise, and hence it becomes very
important that the School Law should
be changed in this particular. If Pub
lie Schools are to be popular, they
should not be removed from the con-
troll of the people. 1t is not so in
Baltimore city. There the Commits
sioners, although not chosen directly
by the people, are selected by the
members of the councils, and are
hence constantly likely to be relegated
to private life when they are found
unfit to represent the popular wishes
in regard to the schools. AS result
of this, Baltimore is very proud of
and enthusiastic over the manage
ment of its Public Schools. Why
Baltimore can be trusted to select
good School Commissioners, through
its councilmen, while the counties are
restrained from doing the same thing
through their County Commissioners,
or by direct vote of the people, is a
connndrum defying any reasonable
solution whatever.
This subject should be agitated
from year to year, until the people
demand that the unnecessary and I'M
wise discrimination against the coun-
ties be wiped out. Let the people
have the selection of their School
Commissioners, and these officers will
feel the necessity of considering the
wishes of the people in their conduct
of the schools. This is subject of
momentous importance and should
have great influence in determining
which ticket is to be successful in No
vember. The Democrats persist, al
though some of the best legal authori-
ties in the State have given an opin-
ion that the Declaration of Rights
prohibits the performance OF such
functions, that the judges shall alone
appoint the School Commissioners {;
the Republicans claim that the peo-
pie should either directly choose
them at the ballot-box, or indirectly
through the County Commissioners.
Which method is in accord with a
xo>,ernnaent of the paople. bv the
people and for the people ?-FTedeT.
ick Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-27
The New York correspondent of

The New York correspondent of
the Philadelphia Ledger says:
The Ohio and Mississippi people
here who are contesting with Mr..
Garrett, of the Baltimore and Ohio,
for the control of the road, say they
have made out their case and entrust-
ed it to their attorney, who will at
once present it to the Judge who APP
pointed Mr.. King Receiver. The
controversy, they further say, will
turn entirely upon questions of facts.
One of the alleged facts is, that on
the day of election at Cincinnati, a
stakeholder, who is the owner Of
some 1900 shares, was not permitted
to vote at all by the Garrett party.
Within day or two past they have
been busy obtaining atfidavits, and
in variety of other ways they
are working as if they were in
earnest. "The street" manifest an
interest in the result only second to
that which the Hannibal and st.
Joseph receivership is exciting.