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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
RAILROAD INITIATION.
How Railroads are Built In this Country
fCiEcinnati Commercially

| Never was there more forcible illus
tration Of the mischiefs Of the imitation
principle in currency or credit than this
railroad mania affords. The improved
imitation method of constructing rail-
| ways was to have as little money az
| possible invested in the enterprise. A.
few hundred or thousand dollars
being raised to pay for the preliminary
surveys, the ultimate track surveys and
construction were paid for almost
wholly upon credit. First lay out your
road; then bond it for as much money
as the engineers estimate of the cost OF
the construction then require of the
contractors to take one-half their
pay in bonds; then market the
remaining bonds for as much cash
as they will bring. This was actually
the sober recipe or formula according to
which, in multitudes Of cases, these in
ternal improvements were entered upon.
The contractors charged heavy shave
in the form Of extra profits for taking
SO large portion OF their pay in the
shape Of bonds. The capitalists charged
another heavy shave for call loans adj
vanced on collateral security, or for
time bonds actually marketed upon the
public. The roads were thus built at
maximum OF cost with minimum OF
cash and when completed Cf they ever
W0L0 COLupl 0ubtTbu upon Gl5 COM
petition for traffic handicapped by q
fearful load Of debt, both bonded and
floating, upon which the earnings must
first OF all pay interest.
Is it any wonder that railroads con-
structed after this reckless fashion, es-
pecially through regions not yet popu-
lous enough to require them, proved
bankrupt at the first tightening screw
of hard times? With the decline of
travel and Of freight it has been very
hard shedding for even the sound and
solvent transportation companies; and
those which were widely extended.
which were built almost wholly upon,
credit, were necessarily forced to sus-
pend at an early day. At the beginning
OF 1877, out Of q total bonded debt owed
by Western railways OF $909, 678,277 no
less than $409, 100000 were in arrear of
interest. This represen is about seventy
i've per cent Of dividend paying
railway bonds for this section of the
In the States, out Of 1915, 1885,
l19 Of bonded railway debt, interest ts
paid on only $171 $685.
Ii such is the account as to the bonds,
which represent the first lien upon the
roads, what Is to be said Of the stocks !?
In the Western States there are lac
,ording to Poor's Railroad Manual for
l877-78) 1919, 1893, 210 worth Of stock rep
resenting railways running through
heir limits. Out OF this aggregate
amount dividends are paid on only
1864, 1926, $40 worth of stock, or less than
70 per cent, or between one-third and
,ne- fourth Of the gross amount Of the
stocks issued.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
CUsTOM-HOUsE TALK.
Wells Returns to His Duties and Holds
an Executive Session

Wells Returns to His Duties and Holds
an Executive session.
The return of the ex-head OF the Returning
Board and the bona fde head of the Surveyor q
branch OF the port business in customs affairs,
made matters little more lively among the
"outs" at the Custom House on Friday morning.
when various schemes were being planned to OBJ
tain an audience with J. Madison, who
WAS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
in his own office withia few particular friends,
selecting, 1t is said, the names Of dozen or if
teen of his intimate frien lie whom he desires an.
pointed to positions under the Collector.
In the other Offices the situation is serene, the
Marshals deputy awaiting information from the
log expeditions and Calcasieu, and the District
Attorneys assistant having no information of anv
further proceedings by United States Commits.
sionerr Chamberlain before Judge Bill ngs at
chambers,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Short Items.

Willie Kane and JohR Robertson dived into the
Fourth Precinct Station house for having dived
into the Old Basin, at the intersection of Basin
street.
Thursday Officer Z,mbella shot and killed a
vicious dog at No. 229 st. Claude street, the ami
NAL having bitten little girl.
Thursday night as Mr.. A. d. Berzne, manager
Of the American District Telegraph, was running
down Union street to answer q call whistle, he
fell and sprained one OF his wrists.
Twenty. nine CANNES were poisoned in the city
Thursday night by the police.
About 10 o'clock Friday morning little girl
named Mamie WaldroB, residing on Market
street, near Chippewa, was bitten by poodle
dog, supposed to be mad. The chlld was at
tended by physician.
A woman named Mrs. LAWYER and her son
Mike were also bitten by rabid dog, on Market
street, near Fulton.
Last evening two outcasts, Fanny and Mary
Fitzsimmons, entered the Central Station and in
formed the clerk that they were Migrants, and
Parish Prison. Their request was granted.
Some coffee fell into bag that Walter James
Oakes held in his hand, and the police, from darn
meanness, locked him up in the Central Station.
Dayy Oorcoran, the ancient turnkey at the Gen.
trail Station, went back on his boarding house
Last night and locked eight Of his boarders up for
being Migrants and having no visible means CT
support.
virginia Williams. negress, was lodged in the
Central station, charged with intimdating a w.t.
ness in criminal case.
At o'clock last evening boy named Oscar
Jacob fell from Wagon at the corner of st. Louis
and Dauphine streets and broke his right arm.
Friday morning man named Robert Crawford,
8 deaf mute, was found dead in his bed at Cassi-
dy's HOTEL Coroner Roche and City Physician
Drew viewed the body and returned verdict OF
appoplexy.
At halfpast II o'clock yesterday morning a
man named Jean Lap. gne, native of France,
dropped dead in the barber shop, "a Ursulines
street. The coroner viewed the body and re-
turned verdict OF congestion Of the brain.
L. Israel is a man that would give q coat every
day in the week, but he does hate to have q wo-
q an to try and nip one on the ely. Mrs. Eliza
beth hurphy tried this little game and he landed
her II the Central STA ion On charge Of larceny.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
ShinwrpckcsD.

At o'clock Thursday evening the sloop En-
pire, which left here for Vaudeville, was caught
in squall which capsizsd her. Her cargo,
which contested Of f1uit and vegetables is total
loss.
The captain, A. L. Perrot, and his assistant,
Adolph Rosy, we're forced to remain In the water
lashed to the wreck, for fourteen hours, until
picked up by the schooner Monitor and brought
to Milneburg.
The shipwrecked mariners feet and hands we're
horribly swollen from having remained in the
water for such length of time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
A Challenge.
A Challenge.
In the DEMOCRAT, Of August /, the following
paragraphs occur:

In the DEMOCRAT, OF August l, the following
paragraphs occur:
THAT YACHT MATCH RACE.
We are informed that the owner of the crack
little yacht Adelia has expressed himself willing
to sail q match race with the Maggie for thou
sand dollars side; nothing less, however, for he
would have to bring the Adelia from Bay st.
Louis, where she has gone since the regatta.
In this connection we might add that the
owner Of the Maggie stated TO US the other day
that he was not particular as to the place where
the race should take place, and that he might be
even induced to make the run from New Orleans
to Galveston. Let's have that match by all
means.
The friends Of the yacht Maggie called on us
this morning and deposited $3.50 as forfeit on the
wager of $1,000 to sail match race against the
yacht Adelia, at Mississippi City, time to be here
after agreed upon, and to be governed by the
rules Of the Crescent City Yacht Club
The friends OF the Adelia are now invited "to
put up or shut up"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Knife Again.

AT a quarter past O'Clock yesterday evening,
at the corner Of Bertrand and Cypress streets, a
difficulty took place between Joseph Wilkins and
Camille Samuels, which terminated in the latter
being cut in the breast by knife in the hands of
the former.
samuels wound was dressed by physician,
who pronounced it slight one.
The accused was arrested and lodged in the
Central Station, charged with cutting and wound
ing with intent to commit murder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Mechanics Six.

This fine company will indulge in its annual
frolic in few days. Already forty of its men,
bers have manifested their intention to parti.
clpate IN it and more are expected to join in.
They will leave the city on Wednesday next,
Vicksburg being their destination, where grand
are already being made for their re-
ception by Chief Engineer VIM. French and the
fire department generally of vicksburg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
RrPyifieS.

On the 9th and 10th inst the pupils of Sisters
Of Mercy give concert and exhibition in the
school nall at Biloxi, under the direction Of Prof.
Blake.
It appears that the child who was beaten BY
Mr.. Newhouse, Jr., is Is years old and weighs
from 100 to $50 pounds,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

Of cheap cabins. They have reduced pricas sns
increased the beauty and comfort of their iwall.
ing houses. Let all men 60 to No. $50 DeIord
street snd see for themselves how cheap n ia IN
have roof and home.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

SUMMER SHIRTS Our enterprisng friend
Leighton, corner Of Canal and st. Charles
streets, is again TO the front with style of shirt
that is bound to take. No pulling over the head
or mussing the hair this time. They are made to
open on one side all the way down, and are artist
ically balanced, with no drawing under the arms
or choking in the neck. Friend Leighton is a
genius, and deserves much credit for the many
improvements he has made in shirts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

COMPANY C,sLoUIsIANA's OwN.-One Of the
most pleasant eveats OF the season will no doubt
bs the military s0iree dd1sdnLe to take place this
evening at the West End Pavilion. Every ar
rangement has been made and every care taken
to provide for the comfort of those who intend
lending helping hand to the brave boys, who
have always been 80 vii ing, even as great per-
sonal Inconvenience and expense, to defend the
rights Of cur state End p-c.ec. them to the LAST
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

Inere Is little doubt that the bid of MIR. Page
will be accepted, as he is a well known buIdsr
and thoroughly responsible,
Mr. VIM. O. Rogers, city superintendent Of
public schools, left yesterday evening for the
North and will be absent until sentemher >. ~
thereabout.
THE FISH MARKET
has received the psrsolal attention Of Admins
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

The sea serpent has been captured off
Beverly, Mass, and turns out to be a. {
horse-mackerel. He weighs 1900 pounds, 4
cess" than Cincinnati's recent whale.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The REGATTA Pools.

The official pool-selling for the grand rowing
regatta viii take place at the Crescent Hail, be-
ginning this evening at Z p. M, and continuing
every evening until the close of the regatta,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Riyerside Reyatta

The judges appointed for the riverside regatta
held meeting last night and adopted series of
rules to govern the racing. They selected ais
an umpire, and agreed that the official pools
should bs sold at 8 o'clock this evening at Haw-
kins'.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

Alfred Bruttu, who was run over Wednesday
night by car No. IS Of the Claiborne street line,
died from the effects of his injuries at the Char-
ty Hospital Thursday morning. The coroner will
hold an inquest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

NEW LAKE CARs.-In another column OF our
psper will be found the special notice of the Cres-
cent City Railroad Company, in reference to
trains going to and from the New Lake Eod to-
day. The fare will be TWENTY-FIVE cents. No
charge over the Rampant or Magazine line for
parties going to the entertainment ut the West
End Pavilion,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

Bids for the New Observation-Disclosures
of Superintendent w. o. Rogers.
The following bids for building the McDonogh
school-house on Constance street. between Har-
mony and Ninth, have been opened at the City
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
THE MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION.

The Ballot I'm the Democratic state.
Convention.
JACKSON, Aug. 1.-The State Conven-
ton met here to-day with very large
representation. Gen. Samuel J, Ghoi-
son was elected chairman and Col, J, T..
Power, secretary.
Col. J. M. Stone was nominated for
Governor on the tenth ballot, which
was taken at 10 o'clock tonight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

There are now three full tickets In the
field in Ohio-the Democratic, the Tenn
perance and the Greenback.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

Little value, and now we have to grieve over his
ABSENCE in the very season Of his incompatible
excellence and luscious adiposity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

soTREE DAGSANTE
at the Washington Hotel, fine band being in
attendance and the scene made quite picturesque
py rows OF hghted Chinese lanterns hung about
the verandah.
Dancing was kept up until late hour, and all who
participated enjoyed themselves. Although the
two days entertainment was not financial sue
cess from team" standpoint, the general pub
lie were well pleased and many express ons Of
praise were heard for the members of the team
and the club who managed the affair, which. no
doubt, would have netted sufficient funds to have
DEFRAYED THE EXPENSES
OF the team to Creedmoor but for the rain which
fell on Thursday evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

he is now engaged in attending to his sugar
crop and will square his accounts with that. The
Auditor being satisfied that the ex.collector had
been imposed upon instructed the District At
torney to take no action further than TO see that
the States interest WAS protected, he being sat
isfed that the delinquent will settle in full when
he cam
, 1877-01-06
HRISgIAN STRD, ST. CROlI
Saturday 9Th January 1877.

The Committee who have made collections
for sufferers by the hurricane Of September
last, beg to make the following report
The amount raised by the ministers Of
religion through private subscriptions and
collections In Churches was 1896 SO. An
additional sum Of s1O6.5O was sent from
West End. the receipt of which the Com
mittee gratefully acknowledge. The total
mittee was therefore $433.1S. This has
been distributed by the Policemaster and
the four Clergymen OF this town to Che
best Of their judgments and ability.
Besides the aforementioned sum, Che
following donations have been received,
for which the Committee render their
warm thanks:
The ladies who conducted Tablssux
, 1877-01-06
NOTICE..

mWNERS OF dogs here in Town and
" suburbs are reminded OF the existing
regulations according to which every dog
found in the streeGo without o sign will be
killed, ana the owners OF such dogs be
liable to o ins.
Chri0tianstsd'e Police Office 9Th January
1877.
H. A. JURs.
, 1877-01-06
NOTICE..

"a CCORDING to orders from the PrsAi-
"A dency the public 10 hereby reminded
Of the existing regulations ag ainst goats
and hogs being found in the Streets Of this
Town and the Suburbs, and will in conse-
quence thereof all goats and hogs, which
are found running about 10 the streets, In
future be taken up and killed.
Christiansted's Police Office 9Th January
1877.
II. A. JUjRs.
, 1877-01-06
II. A. JURS. J. G. WILLEMOES.
c. ]. BRANCH. P. GUILBOT.
P. FRAME. CHR. DAHL.
T E L e G Il A M 8.
ST. THOMAS STATSow.
January 1.

January /. 1877.
Nav YoRK, December 28th The Pail Malt
Gazette expresses q doubt as to the accuracy of
the despatch announcing that Lord Salisbury has
presented all ultimstum and states also that tele.
grams reporting the existence Of an understandings
between England and Russia are misleading.
Paris advices state that tae Budget Committee
has rejected N. Gambetta's motion to the eject
that the Senate was exceeding It's powers in con.
neotion with the finances of the country. s.
A despatch from Copenhagen announces that
the Folkething has b EN- proToguel to the ninth
January.
Nnw YORK, Dec 29th.-The Pail Mall Gazette
believes that on abatement Of the Russian demands
lie possible, as their military preparations srs
unsatisfactory.
The London "Tlmes'' states that an immsdiets
rupture ID impr, bahle.
The "Morning Post'' and the Times" repors
that innumerable Bankruptcies have occurred 10
Russia lately.
In Moscow che new Turkish Constitution is ~.
gardsd as a mocGery.
In the French Assembly the Budget was finally
adopted. M GambsttA delivered AN eloquent speech
exhorting tho deputies TO retain an exclusive con-
Srol over the finances. In reply. NJ. Simon, the
Minister of the Interior, urged the SenassfS Con.
s%titutional right, which IL opposed would threaten
. dissolution to which NJ. Gambetta rstorted thas
he did not fear. Finally NJ. GambettA was defeat.
ed and the conflict was co nsidered terminatsd.
Nav YORK, Dec. 30th.-News from Aahtabular,
OntOs announces tnAt d Train reI through the
bridge there by which one hundred persons were
either burnt, drowned or froxsn to death and Elk.
~ severely woun ded.
Constantinople sdvices state that the srmistice
has been prolonged to the LIST March.
The French Senate has passed the Budget.
The recent vote in the French National Assem-.
bly, on N. Gambetta's motion, creates Q division
OF the Republican party.
The "Pall Mall Gazette {" publishes dispatches
announcing that the Porte has declined even an
English occupation ofthe Turkish provinces.
PLYMOUTH. December 99th.-Ths Royal Mall
Steamer mile. " from the West Indies, arrived
here at 8 q. m. to-day.
January ..
LONDON, Dec. 30th.-The Stock Of sugar al che
ports of London. Liverpool. Brlsto and the Clyde
on the twsKty-third instant, was eighty nine
thousand tons against one hundrsd and thirty Eve
thousand for the corresponding period last year.
NEW YoRK. 30th. Flour, per barrel. st. Less
renee brand e6.76.
Meal, per barrel, 933 O..
Heavy Ness Pork, per barrel, @l73
S,r.r {Crystals, per pound. 100 to ll4e.
".k Fair to good refining, per lb. 10 to 203e.
English Islands Molassss, per gallon, 90 60 &9a.
Premium on Gold l07.
Exchange. New York and London G.s2l.
LoMDoH. 3oth.
(Dem. Crystals. per cwt. ssIe duty free.
Sugar Muscovado. do. 29l6 do.
(Claysd Havana No. Ia, sac ahoal
Dsmsrara Rum, per gallon I'll IN bond.
Trinidad Cocoa, per ewt. Y3l.
Consols 94t.
Bank of England Rate Of Discount . Pc.
Rentss 10. 10.
, 1877-01-06

VIvants sometime ago, having cleared
S161.20, gave to each of the four clergy
men $4,000 for immediate distribution.
The Committee for the Military theatri-
cal performances gave to Rev. Willemoes
$16.75, which has been distributed by him
mainly to those children of former soldiers
who were among the losers by the hurri.
cane.
The Bishop OF Antigua sent to Rev.
Branch $3.50, which has been distribute.
cd to sufferers belonging to the English
Church.
A Moravisn Church 10 Jamaica gave
20 Rev. Franze $40, which has bsen die.
sributed to sufferers belonging TO the
Moravian Church.
The whole sum raised for She relief OF
sufferers by the hurricane was therefore
1868. 70.
It was Of course impossible for the Com.
mittes to do more than give q triAing sum
to every one who suffered, except those
who were evidently 10 such circumstances
IS not to need help. They have been
guided In estimating the losses by an
elaborate and careful statement prepared
by the Polios Assistant for which thev
are very grateful, as it would have
been quite impossible to do their WORK
withous it.
, 1877-01-06
NOTICE.

RQHE public 10 hereby reminded Of she
a existing regulations, according TO
which the house owners In the Town and
the suburbs are bound to have the streets
swept 10 'front.' Of their houses, the sweep
ing 20 take place every Wednesday and
Saturday and to be finished before 8
o'clock a. M, at which time the carts will
go round and carry away the dirt. For
emitting to sweep Ia the right time and
for throwing rubbish in the streets after
the carts have passed hnss will be iu6ict.
ed.
Christispsted's Police Office 9th January
1877.
Il. A. JURS.
, 1877-01-06

change OF residence and of servants to be
reported At the Police Office, before the
expiration Of forty eight hours under
penalty Of a fine from so cents to S
Dollars.
Christianstsd's Police Office Sth January
1877.
Fl. A. JURs.
, 1877-01-06
ause og Lodder

No. % Hospitalsgade OF No. l
Kirkegade i Christiansted, vii den
Awvnte Eiendom blive opraabt ill
Bortsalg we'd 8 ofentlige Auktioner
/ Overensstemmelse med Plakat eide
April 1917.
Auctionerne afholdes paa under
tegnede Auktionskontoir ON Efter.
middagen Kl. ! slet, som f0Iger:
lste Auktion L0verdagen den 27de
Januar 1877,
9den Auktion L0verdagen den
1Ods Februar 1877,
3die Auktion L0verdagen den 24de
Februar 1877.
Conditionerne for Salget, Vurde-
Fingsforretningen, og andre OPP
lysninger vedr6rende Galget kunne
erholdes paa Auktionskontoiret SAINT
! Pr@Bidentskabs- Secretariatet fra
Eide Januar d. A.
C%hristiansteds Auktionskontoir den
Sdie Januar 1877.
II. A. JURs.
, 1877-01-06
OBIT u A R Y f.

DKED-in this town day before yesterday,
Miss CONSTANCE EMILE NRsER, a natl We of
this island. aged 60 years.-The deceased was
Q daughter of Councillor j. G. NEsRR, for
many years the collector of Customs 10 this
town.
, 1877-01-06
PrOClama.

n LIE og Enhver, som have
81 Noget at fordre paa afgangne
Kj6bmand Morris Benjamin Sim
monds, og efterleyende Enke Julia
f6dt Roches FmlIoSbo, indkaldes
herved med-6 Maaneders VarseI til
for undertegnede Skifteret at anmel-
de og bevisIiggj0re dcrcs KraY.
ST. Thom@ Skifteret, den eden
Januar 1877.
P. NJ. ANDERSEN.
Rain Fall On "Greas FCumtaimU
and "Hcrmitage" Estates 1875.
, 1877-01-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


EFTER Begjering at President
Is skabet for st. Croix paa den
hOIlansk Teformerte Kirkes Ponds
Vogue som Executionshaver i den
Enken G.. HrGc1Ns tilh0rende Elem
, 1877-01-06
AUCTION.

AT the request of the Presidency
Hl of Sc. Croix in behalf of the
Fund of the Dutch Reformed Church
as %distrainer. the property belonging
60 Mrs. G.. H1cGINs, namely
Houses and Lots
No. % Hospital Street and No. |
Church Street, Chr~istiansted, will BIO
put up for sale at 8 public Auctions
in conformity with the PlaCard dat
ed 22nd April 1917.
The Auctions will be held at the
undersigned Office at | o'clock o. m,
a. follows
Let Auction on Saturday, 9th
January 1877,
End Auction on Saturday, 10th
February 1877,
3rd Auction on Saturday, Gath
February 1877.
The Conditions, oppraisement and
other documents and Information
concerning the sale may be obtained
at the Auction Office and the Presi-
dent's Secretary's Office from and
after 9th January. a. c.
Christiansted's Auction Office tho
3rd January 1877.
II. A. JURS.
, 1877-01-06

WSHE public 10 hereby reminded Of the
existing rseulations requiring every