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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

Queen OF the Empire. All His Majesty
loyal subjects filed by the throne, doing
obeisance to the Queen.
The King accompanied by his Queen,
Nude the rounds Of his royal palace.
The dancing was kept up until day
light this morning.
THE YOUNG MEMS BENEVOLENT AssoC1A-
T1ON.
This ball, which was held at st. Pat
rick's Hall, was well attended by the
fairer sex, regardless Of the inclemeney
OF the weather, and the gallant knights
doing their part quite On enjoyable
evening was spent.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC BALL.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather quite q large number OF
ladies and gentlemen attended this ball,
and az the fairer sex with their partners
glided gracefully over the floor In the
dizzy mazes Of the dance, the scene was
quite picturesque. The dancing was
kept up until late hour.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE.
The ball at the st. Charles was com
menoed at an early. unusually early,
hour. The thea re had been changed
into tho most inviting and largest Of
ball rooms indeed, it's immense stage
ana parquette, together make one or
the very largest ball rooms in our city.
Behind the scenes there were thou
sand cosy little hooks and retreats
where. among statues and sceneries, q
devoted couple might retire If they
grew tired OF the dancing and wanted @
few minutes talk.
Large as the ball room was, the au-
dience completely filled 1t. The floor
was In splendid condition, the lights
brilliant, the music good, and every
thing was there to bring forth gaiety
and fun, and merriment.
AS d consequence no one left the ball
room. II any persons grew tired Of
dancing they would retire whore they
could rest an hour or two. and then,
being refreshed, take up the dance
again. In this manner tho ball was
kept up long after daylight broke long
after the SUN was shining into the build
ing. In numbers and gaiety few balls
at the st. Charles have ever equalled
that Of 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
THE GLLUMHNATI0Ns,
THE DAY.

Notwithstanding the drizzling rain
which descended on his Majesty
capital, his loyal subjects, at an early
hour Drawing the weather, congregated
on the streets through which it was
announced the king would pass.
It was ascertained that His Majesty
issued an ediet to the Clerk Of the
Weather commanding him to close the
flood gates OF heaven, and that the
Clerk replied that he would. to the ex-
tent of his power over the elements,
comply with the order.
It was learned later in the day that
there was something wrong with The
gates and that they could not be closed,
and that when the facts OF the case were
| laid before his ma esty, he determined
| to subject his person to wetting. and
risk his health rather than disappoint
his faithful adherents, and in the midst
Of a drenching shower the cortege
moved.
Once determined the King proceeds.
and Notwithstanding that during his
entire march the rain came down, he
went the way he announced he would
follow through his royal capital, and
sought shelter not once.
The day was one long to be remem-
bered by those who were SO fortunate
| as to receive invitations and attended
| the various club rooms.
The Shakespeare Club entertained
| their friends in the right regal style.
Ample ample accommodations were
provided for their fair visitors who
wished to witness the grand pageant of
Rex, and after it passed, q well spread
la rrrifh oil In abr,fr t,I a
delicacies OF the season, prepared by
that peer Of caterers, Marshall, was
provided for oil visitors. In the even
ing the same programme was followed,
and it may be safely said that much OF
the pleasure Of Mardi Gras to the hun
dreds OF visitors to the Shakespeare
Club was due to the untiring efforts OF
the gentlemen in charge Of the arrange
ments, among whom may be mentioned
4. G. Eyrich, Esq, Vice President, and
3. 9: Billiard, I. d. Clarke. James
Buckley, W; J. Bovard, Max Stern,
Ptohe s' and e HHs Of the
tee OF Reception.
The Orleans Dramatic, Pickwick,
Boston, Harmony and Orleans clubs en-
tertained their many friends in royal
style. The gentlemen having In charge
the management OF the reception,
spared no pains or expense. Their
guests were not only provided with lun-
cheon made up Of the choicest delica-
ciss Of the season, but were also pro-
vided with comfortable seats to witness
the display OF his Majesty when he
finally made his appearance on the
streets.
As an evidence OF the generosity Of
his Majesty, 1t Is recorded that ON his |
order all the members Of the Nichols |
police were supplied with caps, which
were paid for by his treasurer,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
The Pacific Railroads.
Especial Dispatch to the World. !

WASHINGTON, Feb. o.-There was an
other protracted debate in the Senate
to-day over the various propositions to
compel the Pacific railroads to pay the
amount due by them to the govern
ment. Thus far the debate has indi-
Gated that when q vote Is reached the
bill Of the Railroad Committee of the
Senate requiring the Union Pacific and
Central Pacific roads each to pay
$4,000 year will pass. This bill re-
lieves the roads from the amount due
under the original act as it now stands,
but just before the adjournment Mr..
Boutwell, proposed an amendment that
these amounts should be paid in addi-
ton to the sum now required Of the
roads by law, instead of being a substi-
tute for them. This will bring the
Senate to direct vote on the question
as to how far they intend to 90 in com
polling the roads to settle with the
government.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
TIRE BRIDGE TOWERS
A Reporters Passage Over the BROOKLYN
Temporary foot bridge.

The completion Of the last section of
the temporary foot path across the
Brooklyn Bridge yesterday, was not
particularly noticed by the many per-
sons who watch from shore and river
the progress day by day OF the great
structure. until man was seen to ascend
the path way from the Brooklyn anchor
pier to the Brooklyn tower. slowly make
his way to tie Net%F Yerk tower. and
then descend to the anchor-pier on this
side Of the river. A Tribune reporter
had been accorded the privilege OF
making the first trip alone and on foot
across the bridge. ave will never have
any rest. until the reporters have gone
over and scores of them have been kill
ed said the officer in charge 80 step
on here, young man." With this en-
couraging permission, the reporter be-
gan his journey up the $50 feet Of bridge,
which lay at an angle OF 35 deg. before
him and 81 feet in width beneath him.
The planks which form this narrow path
are u by inches, and are placed suffi-
GENTLY arapart upon the cable to afford
glimpses Of the river below. The dis
tance to the Brooklyn tower was ira
versed with ease and rapidity, and the
reporter found himself upon the i'm
mense pile OF masonry, amid the cum
bersome apparatus OF construction, at a
tolBHt vi III leet. Inc view spread out
before him demanded q few nnoments'
attention, after which the trip across
the river was begun. The 1900 feet of
temporary bridge seemed like a great
slack rope. Over 5000 OF the little oak
stays were to be crossed, with only q
wire railing for support. The reporter
kept on his way, stepping cautiously
and occasionally pausing to look down
upon the river with an irrepressible
feeling Of dizziness. The morning
clouds and unstable waters Of the river
seemed to present unusual attractions.
and the reporter would suddenly find
himself stepping upon the very verge OF
his narrow walk and bending over the
railing. A cradle was soon reached and
a halt made. Here an officer In charge
of the workmen explained the object OF
the foot bridge, which is merely for the
of the workmen In putting
up other cables and completing the
structure of the bridge. When the CEN
tire Of the span was reached and the as
cent to the western pier began, the cold
winds and biting winter air made them
selves felt. The ascent to the New York
tower, moro than 100 feet, was made In
about fifteen minutes and the walk down
hill to the anchor pier was quickly &C
,omplished. The trip from city to city
occupied three-quarters OF an hour.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
SOLD BOTH WAYS.
How q Husband Failed In Retaining y
Gambling wife.

A Partisan banker has the misfortune
to possess wife who Is addicted to
gambling. Year after year she goes to
Monaco, and loses large sums on the
green cloth. Her husband has been at
his wits end to stop the evil without
resorting to harsh measures. At last o
happy thought struck him. Calling to
him o confidential clerk named Ar
mand, who was unknown to his wife,
he gave him instructions to follow the
lady and to attend daily at the gaming
table. Armand WAS told to watch care
fully the way she staked her money,
and always to place similar amount
on the opposite color. BY this means
the banker hoped that he would
be able to hedge" the sums
staked by his wife, and
perieneee would be the, general expenses
elapsed, and the husband received
among his correspondence, one morn
Ing, two letters from Monaco-one from
bis wife, the other from M. Armand.
Opening the first he found but two lines.
but these were to the point. The lady
had experienced Il loss OF sixty thou
sand francs, and wrote for more money.
Turning to the next letter, with some
selg-satisfaetion ut his own shrewd-
and patron / have implicitly followed
your instructions, but I have never
worked so hard in my life. Madame
arrives at the Casino at midday and
never leaves the table until midnight.
Twelve hours without eating or drink
ing Is no jo Ike. However, / have nothing
to complain Of. / have won 1000
francs, and, as I am not ambitious. /
am content to stop there. I start at
once for MOntguyOu, d charming little
town where was born, and where nv
cousin awaits me, to whom / am about
to be married. Knowing the interest
you take in my welfare, ] shall indeed
be proud il you will be present at our
wedding. OF the 10000 francs which
you entrusted me with, there remains
/ ,341 francs and 20 confines which +
remit you in 81 bank check. The balance
has been expended in my hotel bill and
other incidental items. Yours, etc..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
BOTH AGREEABLE.
She Was Satisfied Provided the Dea~
cons Daughter was.
From the Kansas City Times. I


from the Kansas City Jimesl
There was a wedding In this city last
Thursday night which Is worth men,
tioning. Some months ago man came
from New Orleans to this city and
claimed his wife, one Sophia Duncan,
from whom he had been separated for
nearly twenty years. His wife refused
to own him, In fact repulsed him, and
claimed the right to live In peace with
her two children, who are grown 10
mature age, and with whom she Ia liv-
ing happily. The rejected husband.
who had discarded his wife MANY
years before for the sake OF
the company Of another woman.
sought consolation in the society
OF another. He paid court to the
daughter Of the deacon Of the West
Kansas Baptist Church, and on last
Thursday night married her. The sim
gular part OF the affair is this: When
the first wife Of Duncan heard that her
former husband was about to be mar
ried she rejoiced exceedingly, and
while she did not go to the wedding,
she sent to congratulate her successor
In the affections OF the erratic George.
Yesterday morning George, the reject
ed, visited his ancient wife to boast OF
his good fortune. He rejoiced In the
possession Of young wife, q we'll
furnished home, and two-story resi-
lence in the fashionable part of the
;own'-all acquired by marriage. The
I'D lady turned up her nose at her
'ormer spouse, remarking coolly that
the was satisfied, provided the dea-
,on's daughter was.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
HIS MAJESTY'S BALI.

It Is asserted by those who have been
in attendance on his majesty during his
reign that they have never seen, and
that nowhere do the annals Of the past
tell of such a large and select Assem-
blage as was gathered at Palais de l'Ex-
position last night.
At an early hour the Palace was bril-
liantly illuminated, but 1t was not until
after the display OF his cousin Comus.
that the guests of the King began to ar
rive.
Carriage after carriage came up, and
from them alighted gallant gentlemen
and fair ladies, who were conducted by
the members Of the Royal Host"
through the ballroom to the presence
of the King. His Majesty was in
THE THRONE ROOM
Of the palace.
The room was furnished in style in
keeping with the dignity and position
Of his Majesty. The walls were decor
ated with banners and the arms which
are used by the army Of Rex. all appro-
priately and tastefully arranged.
In the centre Of the room and extend
ing from the door of entrance to the
steps of the platform ION which was
the throne), was a garden, filled with
the choicest plants Of the many climes
which his MajestyAa visited.
Around the throne were candelabras of
previous instants, and above and about
It the royal colors were druped.
THE BALL
was one of the most gorgeous affairs |
that it has ever been our lot to witness. |
At a quarter past II o'clock the King |
In the ball room, accompa-
Ned by all the nobility OF his Court. |
BE proceeded around the ball room to |
ook at all the young ladies present, in |
order to choose his queen. The royal
avor fell upon Miss Cora Labatt,
Who was informed Of th
Kings choice, and conducted
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
Mortuary Report.

The report Of interments for the week
ending on Saturday evening last, as
made by the Board Of Health, is a great
Improvement on the preceding week.
The total number was III, Of which 28
were Of persons who died Of consump-
ton, 26 Of smallpox ia decrease Of fifty
per cent?, Of pleuro-pneumon Males
II !; females so. Whites Ct; colored 81.
Buried from public institutions IT, on
certificate of coroner IS. Natives Of
Louisiana Sc; other States 26; France 6 !;
Ireland 7.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

Fashions Grand March
THROUGH 419B YEARS, FROM 2200 b. G. 70 A. D. 1916.
La which all tho Krewe participated, led by
Genius, and began mingling with The crowd, the
dancing beginning about one O'Clock in The morn
ing, Comus, the meanwhile, together with his
Krewe, disappearing ~ though by enohantment.
THE BALL.
The time occupied by the presentation of The
tableaux necessarily excited the anxiety Of those
fond of dancing, for 1t was Late too late in fact TO
be properly attended TO for the morning papers,
when the "devotees OF Terpsiehore got possess
sion Of the floor and launched themselves into
the giddy WRITINGS of the waltz, the graceful
gla1ngs Of the mazourks or the balanolpgs of the
polka.
OF course tho elto OF New Orleans and many
fair invited guests fsom nearly every s ate In the
Union were present.
To describe such scene, as was TO be seen At
this brilliant entertainment, has frequently be-
fore been attempted, but whatever may have
been the literary merits Of the effort certainly 1t
invariably failed to give even faint conception
OF the brillianoy and gorgeousness of the ball J;
and 1t was only after the Kaleidoscope throng
(atired in al that the tasty weaver or the CRATER
fsshioner ooul ] have iDvented) had thinned out
that genuine dancing could be INDUCED In.
The music, by the way, was excellent and unceas-
ing. and it should be added, the ball was kept
up much later last night than usually at the de-
lightful enter tainmsnts OF the Mystic Krewe.
THE ILLUMuNATIoNs.
Many of ths buildings on The streets through
which Oomps and bis followers passed were
brilliantly lighted mp. Among the many par
ticuarly noticeable were the illuminations Of
Gregg, Holiness tke Piowick Club rooms, Fred
rickson Harte'L Crescent Hall, Orleans Club
Room. Leyois Il Jamison, aud the Boston Club
building.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

TB Carson, J II Savage, ILL.,; T. Dubois, VIM
Potter, Warren, Ala; J l. NJ Ests, Ca; Rev
7 r Trader, city; Walter Muoier, Pa.; J
Barry, La; G Chandler and daughter, Mrs Fl
Saunders, Erlburk, Miss; 8 Weiner, Pa; Il
Bradley. VT Airey, Ala; ii Brady, La; P
Figh, Ala; Kirkpatrick, city; E W Brown,
BETTE Brown, o Hodge, atss Bette Loury,
Miss Fannie Cook. Miss; l. W Richardson, L
Richardson Hugh Richardson, W Man, A Gray
Netcalf Ohio
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

STABB1NG AFFRAY.-La st night Thos.
Hawkins and VIM. J. Hanna were both
stabbed and slightly wounded on ST.
Charles street. near Gravier, by two un-
known men. Both men were sent to the
Charity Hospital.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

A bashful young man, while sleigh
riding with the dearest girl In the
world, not long since, had to get out
and buckle the crupper, and hesitating-
~ explained to his darling that !" the
animals hustle had come loose"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

When young man encircles his part
ner's waist for dance, he will do wisely
to keep his fingers still. Nothing az
grayates a young lady more than Ia
imagine you are trying to count the
whalebones in her dress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
CAR VIII.
CharIemagne.

On q throne sat an cid and decrept graybeard;
In front of him, at his feet sat two pages-one
holding sword, the other the heavy sceptrs of
Karl der Crosse. This was called "Charle-
magne;" but there was nothing in the scene. abb
soluteiy naked 90 it was OF all suggestion, or
design or picturesque effect. to bring to mind the
most heroic figure or medieval history.
The poverty Of imagination, the lack Of all APP
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

CAR XIII.
the Delight Of woman.

Shopping, OF course. Ascending the steps Of
an establishment that looks very like Olympe's.
over the door OF which is inscribed "Robes
Parisennes," is an elegantly dressed female in
the extreme OF the present fashion. This ladies'
dress, we were told oonfidentially by Comus,
himself, cost him at Worths, in Paris, twenty Eve
hundred dollars. Comus, through special oour-
tesy TO the DEMOCRAT, induced his n,odiste TO
furnish us with a description OF this Dress which
we give verbatim:
II 10 . visiting toilet Of faoonne silk, in color q
delicate navy blue. The train Ia Of the same, OF
pale queer ceor, trimmed with number OF
pksss fiounces of ohnohilla crepe hsse. under
which appears point de Vsnise skirt, trimmed
with bronze.gray velvet. A short wrinked tab
lier connects with the hustle, and il shaded on
the left with bands of bright crimson ascending
from the decoAete front OF the skirt, oonoen-
trating In huge pouch In front OF the left arm.
A similar arrangement on the right sile Ia in pale
yellow. Immediately below these ia large puff
Of myrtle green crepe de chine, bordered with
frills OF white gaze dc CRANBERRY, finished in
front with an dtmoniere pocket filed with pea-
nuts.
On the pavement in front of the shop were
other feminines in equally gorgeous apparel,
but we were unable TO procure from Che 1n0dtste
a description Of their toilsts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

AZ cheap as in New York you can get tea or
coffee at Hong Kong Tea Company. under 1,;tc
Hotel; branch ITO Poydras street. S''s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

Have you feen the wonderful Chinese lanterns
y the Kong Tes Company under City HoteR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

"Unee Sam sits In The doorway boxing ON nj .
number CT promenaders, sour puritans and
young bucks Of q hundred years ago.
OAR XIII.
Evening Promenade. 10Th Century.
Tn this soepe was q representation OF the
fashions of forty years ago, when the male popu-
lation Of fashionable America was esrnes ly and
anxiously engaged in endeayoring to stop the cir
culation In their neither limbs, and the ladies had
accomplished heeting revival Of hoops. There
was also presented TO view tho gorgeous zousves
and long tailed short.waisted, coat, and the still
more voumnous hoops that were fashionable
lust prior TO the war.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
COM US
Twentieth Annual Representation
Of the Mystick Krewe.
The Progress Of The Aryan Race.
The Past, the Present and the
Future of Our Civilization.

After the car OF Comus followed transparency,
consisting Of an immense globe on which was
lettered 'The Arysu Race" tho theme OF the rep
resentation. Inside OF this globe there Was sn-
other which was constantly revolving. thus pro-
ducing sort of Kaleidoscope effect.
Following this came
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
GRAND FINALE.

In short while the curtain rose again, This
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14

boston Common, 18th Century.
This is peculiarly American scene, and Is
very excellent caricature Of The peculiar modes
and fashions Of the time and plaoe. Tho typical
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-14
OAR xXIV.
Our Future Destiny, 1870.

The central figure IL the Goddess of Liberty
In front an election is going on, in which none
but females participate. The fair sex has EVIL
IDENTITY exhausted fashion. scandal, and such Ike
feminine pursuits and have furthermore devel
oped politics and stateeraft to degree Of excel
lencs that has consigned masculnity TO the
kitchen and nursery. We see here lady, in the
royal feathers of The peacock, holding the ballot
box. On the left another shows the Red Rose
ticket, on Which We read the following legend:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-10-13
the Book sale.

The sale of books at auction yester-
day afternoon, at j. Michel's store, was
we'll attended and the bidding quite
spirited and animated. We noticed
that the various titles of the wofk ks
seemed to influence the purchasers in
their selections, and their tastes were
governed accordingly. "Out Of the
Depths" was secured by X. Z. Me-
Daniels. who was much disappointed
to find that, instead of a mining work,
the subject mater was only the vicissi-
tudes OF true love. A we'll known Re-
publican politician purchased Lost in
"A Fog" because 1t described his own
condition since the Ohio election;
Bread, Cheese and Kisses" fell to the
lot of Jim Kellogg, who looked through
It's pages for culinary information. ami
was indignant At not finding IL; "Adrlft
on the World" was bought by Blair,
and forwarded To j. b. Ayres, ut Min
eral Hill; Ropes OF sand" WAS
knocked down to u mining superin.
tendent, who supposed that it was a
treatise OH a substitute Tor wire cables;
'.Hunted Down" was purchased by a
we'll known Wells, Fargo * Co.'S de-
tective officer; ..Our Girls WAS bid in
by Andre; "A Race tor Life now
adorns the shelves of DR.. Bishop;
lone in a Thousand" was carried off
by Hank Knight; "Wbat Shall We
Eat" was handed over to Under Sheriff
Nelson and Frank Cleveland. jointly;
"A Great Bore was reserved for the
trustees of the Prospect Mountain
Tunnel; sights in Paris"-Kentucky
was taken by Judge Harmon; "A
True story" was gwen To Pete Cana
van, ON payment Of four bits for the
same: ''Jhe Course of True Love
Never Did Run smooth" now belongs
to John Baker. Esq, aud "Among tho
Mai Bags" to Gid Scanland. We
might prolong the lit indefinitely but
our limlls TO bid. Friend Davis VAS
very amusing in his acquisitions on
the works, and his quaint lire of run
ming comments added much interest
to the sale. We believe that IT will he
continued to-day, when the balance OF
the took will be disposed OF.