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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

We are panied to learn that our esteemed
friend, Mr.. U. Bassetfi, has met with q sore be.
reavement in the loss OF his only SOD, who died
last Tuesday at Bay 81. Louis He has our heart.
felt sympathies.
Louisiana Hose Company started this morning
ON their annual excursion to Biloxi. The boss
we're in fine trim, and we have no doubt that they
will give tone and color to the famous watering
place.
Washington Fire Engine Company No. 20 give
grand fremens festival at the Carrollton Gar.
dens this evening.
The Young Mems GymDastc Club will celebrate
their fifth anniversary at the Magnolia Garden ON
Saturday evening, September 1.
To-day at half-past O'Clock the Etna Base Ball
Club will play the Blue Clouds on the Pioneer
Green for stake OF $50.
The Meyeric Club, composed Of young men of
the First and Fourth Districts, was organized on
Thursday, Aug. %, and elected the following Off
GERS: G.. Martin, president; r. Rankin, vice presi-
dent: 3. Martin, recording secretary; G.. Morrill,,
financial secretary; ). McGuinpeHs, treasurer.
The above club intend to open their pleasure
campaign with select complimentary ball early
In November.
The Boston Base Bali Club, the original cham
pions Of the Third District, will CROSS bats TO- day
with the arasshoppers' nine, on Delachaise green,
on Deachaise street, at 81 O'Clock p. m.
The Fashion Base Ball Club 1ate Franklins)
will play the NAMES, on DeachRise green, this
evening
The Surprise Bare Ball Club will cross bats
with Our Boys to-day, for the sum OF SIS. Game
to begin at o'clock, at Bees green.
That assiduous court officer and reliable advo-
cate, our friend John Finney, Etq., the District
Attorney, left us yesterday for short trip for
creation to Blount Springs, Ala. He will doubt
less return refrigerated for the coming term Of
the criminal courts.
number Of young men Of the First District
have organized social club under the name of
the "Lily Social Club and have elected the fol-
lowing officers: J. Maxwell, president; w. Raffer-
ty, vice president; T. Lenos, secretary; W. Sie-
brandt, treasurer; W. Carey, sargeaut-at-arms.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
At west End Yesterday.

There was goodly attendance yesterday at
the entertainment Of that we'll known company,
the Crescent Greys, at the lake. The varied pro-
gramme of sports served to amuse the many
ladies' who visited Kits pavilion to do honor to
the company, whilst the Inequalities Of the
"boys" won the affections OF the sterner sex.
There was considerable excitement over the
military target practice, and the competition for
the silver water set offered as a prize was very
spirited.
At the close Of the shooting, which was with
Springfield breechloaders, Capt. Pierce, of the
Oontinentals, was found to be the VICTOR his
being 81 out of possible rs.
The glass ball match followed, and there were
plumber Of our crack shots entered. Mr.. L. b.
Da Ponta succeeded in making five balls out OF
five, winning the silver cup.
The next attraction on the programme was the
swimming match, which was handsomely won by
Mr.. d. Noyes.
The twilight had set in when the tub race
started, and after number OF upsets Mr. Noyes,
Who captured the swimming prize, was victor.
In the shell race, which was one of the princi-
pal features of the day, between M. Dallas and
H. H. Musgrove, there was considerable betting,
and it was somewhat difficult to say which was
the favorite with the investors. fair start was
made and Musgrove seemed to have 1t ell his
own way, keeping his wind well, but on the way
home he colhded with Dallas and upset him. A
claim Of foul was made. and after long confer
ence the judges decided to give the race to Dallas.
Time, 1447. This decision is not, however, final,
as it has to await the action of the umpire.
After the acoustic sports had ended the night
was given up to the entertaining Virginia Cupids,
who kept the large audience in q roar for some
time. Following the cupds was the camp scene
by members Of the Crescent Greys, which was
succeeded by ballads by sour boys and the
entertainment closed with a beautiful tableau.
The Greys have good reason to congratulate
themselves on their success.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
The Raamette Players.

The elite OF our Creole population assembled
yesterday evening at the Dumaine green. divided
into two parties styled, according to the tradi-
tons of old times, ''Bayou" and ola Vile"
Bayou and La Vile have, as far as we can re-
member, been the direst enemies and the most
sturdy antagonists that have ever run bare
footed, handled the double fork or thrown from
the twin prong the whizzling ball that gives VIC
tory or defeat in the noble game Of raque tie. In
previous jousts the Bayous made two balls
and the Ls villes one, the game being
played for the best three in five. Last
evening, therefore, was the champion game, for
if the Bayous made one ball they were the win
ners and champions. crowd of at least fifteen
hundred persons came to witness the contro-
versy. The game was very spirited, and owing
TO the precaution taken of enclosing the play
ground within ropes, guarded by a detail from
the police, the players could go through their ex-
ercises uninterrupted. Both sides played eau
,iously, and at the same Time vigorously. 1t
must be known that the bases are about six hun
dred feet apart; they are each fourteen inches
vide, and in order to make one the opposite, or
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
DEMERARA SUGAR.
None Of That Grade of Sweetness Comes
to this Port.

None Of That Grade of Sweetness Games
to this Port.
Inquiry at the Office OF the local appraiser,
Mr.. @. W. Ringgold, reveals the fact that the So
called clarified rock sugar, over which so much
fuss is made at Eastern ports is not brought into
this port. nor has IL been for several years.
The Demerara sugar, Mr.. Ripggold says. is sen,
only to Baltimore, New York, and other Eastern
ports, for the reason that
THE FREIaHTs ARE LOWER
from those points to the interior than from New
Orleans.
The importation here. he says, is confined
almost exclusively to one frm--Belcher's Re-
inery, Of st. Louis-but he has no doubt but
that were the freight rates made 80 that this city
could compete with the Eastern ports, this point
would be selected in preference TO either Bslti.
more or New York.
That the customs receipts are falling off at
this port is shown from the fact that the total re-
ceipts last month were less than $4,000, when in
years past. during the same month, it has been
double that amount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
A SPLENDID INVENTION.

A New Era In street Car Developments.
Itws source of much pleasure and grat6ca-
ton to us yesterday to examine . device for
starting street cars, the invention OF our cour.
teous friend, MIR. Frank Won Phul. The simplici-
ty of the mechanism is remarkable, and It seems
strange that such q plain device had not been
applied before. II consists OF q rachel wheel
fixed to the forward axle OF the car, beside which
is q loose sleeve or idler. The draw bar or rod.
on which the strength of the mule Is exerted,
passes through an ingenious roller box, and by q
chain is attached to the sleeve. When the car is
about to be started the draw bar is held back
and paul takes hold on the rachel
wheel, obtaining leverage of about fifteen
inches on the axle, and Without jar the car is
moved some five inches before the direct tension
OF the mule is felt. On curves. with the assist
ance of this invention can be readily started
and that, too. without taxing the strength OF the
mule.
The operation Of the mechanism is without
those extraneous appliances Of springs that
might fail to operate, or complicated levers and
gearing that requires ekled handling. The
driver of o car needs no education to use the
appliance, and In fact, NAV be ignorant OF It's
istence, and the result will be the same. This
long sought for problem, which has puzzled the
brains of thousands of our mecha ncal men, has
received solution that is simple that it is re-
marksble 1t was not devised before.
The action throughout is positive, depending
not in the least on intermediary powers, and its
certainty is one OF it's greatest qualities.
In the work Mr.. Won Phul was ably assisted by
that experienced mechanicisn, Mr.. Jas. Mallon,
to whom. jointly with Mr.. Won Phul, the Patent
Office has granted its letters.
There can be no doubt but what this de-
vice will come into general use, for the most un-
scientific observer can at glance appreciate it's
benefits. We congratulate MIR. Won Phul ON his
happy thought.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

The following parties have subscribed, in sums
Of from $1,000 to $4,000, to the first morris gage six
per cent bonds of $1,000 each, of the New Orleans
Pacific Railway Company:
Hugh W. Montg merry, Aug. r. Montgomery,
Countess Olivier de Ia Countess Leon do BIZ
Rochefoucaud. thune,
Edward ]. Gay, Jr, Zuberbier & Behan,
N. Frellsen, FolRer Co.,
G. A. Bresux, f. E. Fouchier,
Margaret Haughery, John Janney,
Thos Simms 4 Levy, Chas. Fl. Schenck,
A. Baldwin & Co., Samuel L. Boya,
n. d. Wallace, Wallace. Carey & Co.,
l.. A. Levy, Jr., Thos. A Adams,
L. A. Burke, Clapp Bros & o.,
Joseph Aiken, President N. o. and r. r. T. Co.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
Renovated For our Coming season.

To-day that chaste and ornate hostellsrie, the
Crescent Hail. will be opened for the inspection
OF the many friends of the genial proprietor. JOS
A. Walker, Esq. after its late improvements and
splendid decorations. No pains have been spared
to make this well known place Of resort for all
those Enthusiastically inclined par excellence the
place for quiet hours enjoyment A reporter
Of the DEMOCRAT visited the premises, and with
much qualification inspected the recent improve
ments. The billiard hall has been thoroughly
renovated and the paint work most srtisticaIly
improved. As 1T now is, the arches and window
frames are finished in handsome granting OF black
walnut fringed with yellow. The entire room
has been rematted with the finest COCOA mating
with weod fibre, and this addition makes the ex-
tensive rooms, if it were possible more attrac-
tive than ever. There ia probably no billiard
saloon in either this country or Europe that can
compare with our Crescent Hall in appointments
and fxtures and the polite attention Of the at
PENDANTS ia not ono Of the least attractions.
We expect to-day will be gala one at the Cries.
cent
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
DESIONDE AFTER KELLOGG.
AND HE MEANS To BRING HIM To
LEGAL TAW.
And saueeze Him for 5000 Due Upon
PersOna1 Assurances.

Ana saueeze Him for $1,000 hue Upon
Personal Assurances.
For some time past Deslonde, Kelogg's late
secretary of State, has had in serious contempla-
ton the idea that Kellogg could be compelled by
the courts, TO keep one promise at least, and to-
morrow or next day Deslondes attorneys will see
what virtue there is in The law as administered
by the courts
UNDER DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATIONS,
and the first step taken will be to file petition
asking that Kellogg be compelled to pay Des-
londe q small balance Of $3.50, claimed to be due
as fees Tor attaching the seal OF State to that
number OF bonds. The petition will set forth
that while Secretary Of State he authenticated
thirteen Thousand and eighty -two OF these bonds,
and received the legal fee of one dollar each for
four thousand nine hundred and twenty nine
bonds, but no more, and he AYERS that William
Pittsburg Kellogg is indebted TO him
INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY
for the amount claimed, as the said VIM. P. often
told him. the petitioner, and the writer has heard
him state, that he would see that he was paid
Dsslonde says that at diff rent times Kellogg
manifested q great anxiety to get the bonds
properly authenticated. And at one time when
Deslonde held large amount which he refuse
to deliver to the Auditor unless the legal fees
were paid, he, Kellogg, came to his Office and in
the presence of witnesses, told him that If he
would deliver them he. Kellogg, would see per
sonslly that he vas paid. He AYERS further that
in his belief
KELLOGG HAD AN INTEREST
in the brokerage on these bonds, and for that
reason he was anxious to get them through; that
Kelloggs repeated assurances and promises was
the only consideration which induced him to
fork over, and that in The aforesaid assurances,
etc., Kellogg acted in his individual capacity, and
upon his own responsibility; that he has made
demand for his fees time and again, but could
not get them and now sues for them, and il may
be that he will have to take rule on
THE KELLOGG WILLS PLANTATION,
over on the Teche, to show cause why he should
not have possession Of eighty-one hogsheads of
sugar from the coming crop.
Ii gone into thoroughly this suit might be
made to develop vast amount of true inward
ness Of the old Funding Board, and IL the neces-
sary Witnesses can be had Deslonde can prove
Kelloggs assurances, not only by the old mem
bers Of the board but by half dozen others.
The probable revival OF those old matters sug-
gests circumstance in connection with the old
board Wherein at one OF it's meetings. Deslonde
actually made Kellogg acknowledge
THAT HE WAS THIEF,
but, before that humble ~ acknowledgment was
made, Kellogg had cleared the room hurriedly OF
all except the members Of the board.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
SOUTHERN PATENTS.

Mr.. Fl. N. Jenkins, Solicitor of Patents No. 81
Commercial Place, officially reports to the DEMO-
cRAr the following complete list OF patents
granted Southern inventors for the week ending
July 81, 1877:
Alabama-y. A. Kilgore, Admission, fences.
Arkansss-H. w. Oonger, Hot Springs, ticket
case; J. X. Duke and W. j. Patton. Norriston, ap-
paratus for destroying insects; J. l.. Wherry,
Little Rock, lawn seat.
Mississippi-L. O. Glover, Grenada cotton gin
fues W. q. Hammer, Water Valley, device for
supplying locomotive tenders with fuel
Texas-J. O. Petmecky, Austin, breech loading
firearms: o. d. Graves and 8. Sampson, Calves
ton, cotton harvesters, L. Walker, Dallas, trao-
ton engines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

The Differences Between the City and tile
CarrOlIt0n Railroad Company.

The Differences Between the City and the
CarrOlIt0n Railroad Company.
Surveyor d'Hemecourt has made q report to
the Mayor regarding the title of the New Orleans
and Carrollton Railroad Company to the strip of
land formerly occupied by the Jefferson and
Lake Railroad. The chain OF title is not
complete. But even admitting that the title be
perfect the Mayor Gays he cannot believe that
the drainage canal was constructed without due
regard to the rights of the owners Of the land.
His honor.
STILL MEANS FIGHT,
in this matter, and he says that he will not even
avail himself of the right to expropriate the land,
which, in his opinion, is not worth one thousand
dollars, and the value Of which can readily be set
of by the drainage tax on the land the failure OF
the Carrollton Railroad Company to Mower the
grade OF Its road on st. Charles Avenue and the
laying Of q double track on Baronne street by the
company without permission from proper au-
thority.
STILL AT IT.
The Mayor was compelled again yesterday to
answer by telegraph inquiries from Cincinnati.
Louisville and st. Louis, regarding the two New
Orleans ladies who have been soliciting aims in
those cities for the poor Of this, on the represen-
tation that they were authorized to do 80 by Gov.
Nichols and Mayor Pisbury. The reply OF the
Mayor was, of course, that no such authority had
been given to these persons who, however we'll
connected they may be with our best people, are
mot entitled to belief.
THE BREAD QUESTION.
We have received the following communications
New ORLEANS, La, Aug. Is, 1877.
Editor Democut-As your paper is the official
journal of the State and city, will you be kind
enough TO call the attention Of the proper officers
to the fact that nearly all, If not ALL the bakers
are now baking and selling bread ef less weight
and made from an inferior quality CT flour than
that ordered by the Mayor Of the city, as pub
lished In your paper OF Aug. IS, 1877. Is tbs re
no way to enforce the ordinance and compel the
inspectors OF bread and -four 10 do their duty2
CONSUMER.
We publish the communication the more cheer
fully because our city authorities labor under the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
short Items .

Chas. Engehart was lodged in the Fifth Sta
ton, charged with having stolen property in his
possession, to wit: an ax.
For the larceny of clothing, Mary Brown WAS
locked up in the Third Precinct Station.
Andrew Graham, for passing q cJunterf cit fifty
cent currency piece upon Annie Love, was i'm
INJURED in the Third Station to answer.
Mary Allen, for piiferiDg in the Poydras Mar
ket, was locked up in the Central Station.
Joseph and Margaret Rosenthal, who showed
80 much malice in having the Italian Pich and
his daughter arrested, we're yesterday arraigned
before Judge Smith OF. the charge OF perjury, and
forced to give bond in the sum Of $500 each fol
their appearance.
J. r. Miller, pilot, was arrested and locked
up in the Central Station, charged wi h petty
larceny
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
Mobile and Ohio Railroad and st. Louis
Line,

This old and reliable line has attained an en-
viable reputation by its prompt connection and
is now ranked among the leading railroads OF
the country. Elegant and luxurious Pullman
Palace Sleeping Coaches Of the most approved
pattern are run by this line only from New Or
leans to st. Louis without changes. reaching
there in advance of rival lines, and making close
connection for all points East, North or West.
Passengers. by purchasing tickets via Mobile
and Ohio Railroad for vt. Louis, avoid change
of cars and The uncertainty of securing a desir-
able location in changing from one sleeper to
another. Through car leaves depot foot OF
Canal street daily at O'Clock D. IN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

Ice KING WATER CooLERs.-These coolers are
both economical and durable; the Reservoir is
n stone Jar, we'll packed with charcoal. 1t is
claimed that this cheap cooler. which is for sale
nv Messrs. Rice, Born & Co., Nos. 80 and 81 Camp
street and 5g7 Magazine street, will preserve the
Ice longer than the metallic cooler and that it
does not contain any Of the poisonous sub
stances that the metallic cooler does.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
Ching For An Officer.

Between the hours of and O'Clock last even
ing, while Officer Lainnger was attempting to
arrest one VIM. Casey, corner Euphrosine and
Rampant streets, tho prisoner struck him on the
head with saw, infieting o severe though not
dangerous wound.
The officer, however, succeeded in landing bis
him with assault and battery with dangerous
weapon with intent to commit murder
The officers wounds were dressed by DIR.
Evans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

DANzTGERs' New SToRE.-A favorite resort for
the knowing shoppers Is the new and attractive
ly arranged dry goods house Of Messrs. Dan
Tiger & Sons. 1877 Canal street. MIR. David Dan
Tiger, who has been North for some time, has
shown great taste in selecting the goods that
now crowd the shelves Of this establishment,
consisting of e egant improved fabrics, fancy
articles and domestic goods Of every descrip-
ton Danzigers' store has q world wide rGpu-
talion. and in this new place OF theirs they
has heretofore made them so popular, believing
in quick sales and small profits.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
ReraOnal.

Our friend Senator Robertson, Of st. Landry, is
in the city. The death Of Mr.. MoOulloh, who
had been acting as expert in the investigation Of
the State Land Office by the legislative commit
tee, of which Senator Robertson is the chairman,
caused this gem leman to visit our city in order
to fill the vacancy thus created.
Senator Robertson, we are glad to say, is in
robust health. He reports the crops OF his parish
as most promising.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
A Fugitive from Justice.

On Tuesday last negro named David Mclean
shot woman named Belle Williams five times
and killed her, in Summit. Miss, and after the
committal of his deed fled to this city.
He was identified yesterday by Mr.. Russ M.
Dixon, arrested and locked up In the Central Stu
ton, where he was charged with being fugitive
from Justice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
THE COURTS.
second District Court.

The case OF Mrs. l.. Billiard vs. Eugene Wagga-
man, late sheriff, has been transferred from he
docket Of the late Superior District Court to this
court
Mrs. Widow Louapre w. Third Justice OF the
Peace John l.. Lsresche. Petitioner applied for
a mandamus to compel the justice 10 grant an
appeal on bond filed. and for prohibition against
said justice injoining him from any further action
in the premises uniI further orders Of this court.
Alternative writ Of mandamus and. writ of prohi-
bition issued and made returnable September 4,
1877
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

Staub is gallant fellow. He fears nothing.
The Turks may whip the Rus SLAMS out OF Snip
ka Pass, Nicsics can be revictualed but Staub
remains unmoved. He placidly holds his own
at G0ldthwaites bookstore. on Exchange alley,
n ar the corner of Canal street. and there q. s.
penses news t, the thirsty crowd. ;, harper
Weekly and r gar. McGhte 's Illustrated
Times, the London II ust ated Tins; ali Of
these he has on hand together with the latest
daiies and other periodicals.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26

In another column it will be seen that Messrs.
PENN 4 Broussard. 1873 Canal street are offer
ing their goods at figures that should attract
all bousekeepers. Toey have large and well
selected assortment # goods, which they are
offering n low prices to make room for the fall
afnok Give them q call.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
A WaterY asrnYe.

At hslfpast O'Clock last evening, as sailor
nsu;ed Dave was attempting TO push ashore
skiff from the schooner Three Sisters, he missed
his footing and was drowned. He bad been or
dered ashore at Buffers canal, Bayou st. John,
to embark passenger, and it was while going for
that passenger he was drowned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
CITY HOTEL,

Thomas Ga.hright, Miss Gatbrght, Texas !;
@ Bergland, Antoine Diaz, McOomb City;
Cunnin CHAM, Alabama Louis Henderson, ke zen
lucky !. r Nj Dixon, Liberty; clarke, Cnl,
cago; WIN Bake and family, Shreveport; L,oyd
Bowers, Jr, Mobile; Henderson, d cry WI WI
wife. Texas; II 9 Gill; A Perkins, " II Has-
kells, Lake Charles; G Cofeld, coast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-26
EXECUTIVE OFEICE.

Now Orleans, Aug 20, 1877.
Hon. Geo W McCrary, Secretary Of War,
Washington, ID. G.:
II is thought that the dredg,eboat McAless-
ter, now lying idle here, can be used to adj
vantage in removing bar distractions at
mouth of Red River The State will pay the
expenses Of operating her, and will be under
obligations to the General Government for
favorable answer is respectfully asked, as the
case Is one of great emergency. Capt.
Howell is ready to recommend such use Of
boat FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS.