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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
TIE DEPARTMENT OF wATERwenKs.

Administrator Edwards has completed his
annual report on the workings of his depart
ment. 1t is very elaborate and replete with
information. The total collections for the fis-
cal year ending September 80. 1877, were
$92878 OF, and the total amount of collections
made since the inauguration of the present adj
ministration was $126,688 GO. Statement @
shows the amount of collections made In the
first three months of the fiscal years ending
September 80, 1877 and 1873
Year ending September 30, 1877 %. 1854 IS
Year ending September 30, 1873. 49,. 1860 G6
The actual cost of operating the Depart
ment of "Waterworks proper from December
10, 1876, to December 81, 1877, is set down at
S57,803 SO, while the expenses incurred in run
ming all the departments under the super
vision of the Administrator of Waterworks
and Public Buildings for the year ending De-
eember 81. 1877, are figured up at 1926, 951 73
The report shows that at the present time
there are 63 miles and 1894 feet Of pipe sup
plying the city with water of which over
10000 feet Is cement pipe. The two engines
used at the works have q capacity of 40 00O, 900
gallons per day, while the average consump-
ton does not exceed 100000 gallons.
Capt. Scott the general superintendent OF
the department, speaks of the deplorable con-
dition of the works when he took charge of
them. The machinery, he says, was out Of
order from neglect, the engines were unfit for
use, and the general service In the streets
needed Overhauling. The mouths OF the sue
tion pipes were so near the bottom of the river
that it was difficult to obtain water, and the
fire plugs were stopped up with mud. All Of
this, however, has been put in complete repair
since.
SPEAKING OF THE REVENUES,
attention is called to the fact that many pri-
vate hydrants reported closed were, In reality,
open, and in many Instances parties using the
water refused to pay, claiming that for s'po-
litical services" rendered they should not be
charged.
The report recommends the passage of an
ordinance restricting the street contractors
In their too free use and waste of water, and
suggests that when the Board of Health de-
sres to flush the streets in summer, for SAM
tary purposes, that it be done by the en-
ployes Of this department By extending
the suction pipes forty-five feet further
into the river, it will bring
the openings to the edge Of the current,
which will at once give purer supply Of
water; besides, the engines will work with
greater ease and consume less coal. Capt
heads, extending on either side ten feet be-
yond the mouth of the suction pipe, across
which filtering apparatus should be stretch
ed. This could be done at a much less cost
than it would require to build settling reser
yoirs.
The superintendent does not deem 1t prac-
ticabIe to bring water from the Tangipahoa
river-the cost would be too great Calling
attention to the pipes, Capt. Scott condemns
strongly the use Of cemented piping, as 1t can
not stand
a GREAT PRESSURE,
and is constantly out of order; while IN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
ennt,nu.a frem r.r.t rsse.

waa tho superyisor at the last election. The
additional parties appointed as commissioners
of election were so appointed by him, and for
the ninth poll. The document was the return
rnado 10 witness by those commissioners OF
the ninth poll, parish Of Vernon.
fThe State then offered the return In owl
dence.j
The number Of Republican votes on the re-
turns for President and Vice President was
two. The Republican votes were cast Oh poll
No. s only, and there were no other Hepuhh-
car, votes cast for all the electors nj any other
poll IN the parish. There were two Republic
can electors who did not get any votes Be-
inp shown the return and asked what changes
had been made
SINCE 1T LEFT HIS HANDS,
and what additions had been made he sasd :
In poll No q, whore The Republicans did not
uct any vote, he sees on the return 81.
Burch Is given ~, when he got mary q one;
Peter Joseph w, when he got mono; II. a. Shell
don ~, when he got none; Marks o., when he
not none; Levisee ~, when no GOT none;
Brewster ~, when he got none: JeFfrion 81,
when he got none. In poll ., on the CONSOLE
dated returns tho electors arc marked rs
having received so, when they received none,
When the sheet left witness hand the number
OF votes shown for tho Republicans was moth
ing. The numbers are 20 eiIaoed now chat
witness could not exactly tell now how the
matter stood.
The alteration made on tho return in foot
ing UP the votes for tho electors is about this
The Republican electors gos tho returns
show now 1870 for some of them. There's
Peter Joseph with 49, LA. Sheldon 1870, accord
Ing TO this now. Marks got lsD, Levisee 18O
Brewster $50, Jofrrion 1870. They actually
only received 2, and when this return left wit
ness hand they only had q.
The Democrats, according to the original
returns, received Ga7, and the returns now
SHOW only 4s9.
The alterations made In the tabulation
since IL left witness hands arc. as stated.
Democrats 647, and now Ago.
The defense objected and the objection over
ruled and the defense reserved bill Of excep-
tion. The hour Of o'clock having arrived
the court adjourned until this morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

appearances, will, In oil probababi1ity, prove
fatal to one Of tho participants.
The. combatants were two negro women,
named Mary Dennis and Johanna Joseph,
VINO, being undisturbed In their fight, fought
ike tigresses with their fists, until johanna
acted ioul by drawing O large penknife and
stapblng her opponent five times. If
When Mary was taken to the hospital 1t was
found that she had been stabbed In the fore
head. right, arm, twice In the left side and
once In the back near the spinal column.
The cause OF this difficulty was man, who
could be happy with either were t'other dear
charmer away.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
How Long VIII the Forests Last 2
fScribner1

Under such tremendous yearly drain, the
question naturally comes up, how long will
our forests hold out at the present rate of
MANUFACTURED? 1t is really an Important ques-
ton upon which follows the inquiry as to
what we are to do for building material when
this magnificent wood-pine-is exhausted.
One authority after another has entered form
ally upon it's solution, with satisfactory re-
suits in local instances, but very vague ones
as to the field at large. At the rate we are
cutting 1t to-day, from thirty to fifty years
seem to be agreed upon as about the limit.
Twenty years ago there was apparently no
limit, for the consumption was not only less.
but the means for it's manufacture were primf-
tive, and accomplished much smaller results
than now. 1t seems as If it were impossible
to further improve the machinery o. saw
mills; but the near future may, for all that
see saving machinery in comparison to which
that Of the present will be contemptible. 3d. /
although twenty years ago there was no lore
seeing the end Of the timber, now, with the
modern mills and myriads o 1T them en- We ara
beginning to calculate WIN cure oe5t sa; VII
thing OF the past.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
KATIE RYAN.

The Mayor Of Cincinnati writes to ascertain
tho whereabouts of Katie Ryan, who loft her
fathers home on last Christmas for this city,
with man who came to this city with her.
They are said TO have put up at the st. Charles
Hotel on their arrival under the name Of Mr.
and Mrs. Nowry
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
RUINED ROBINSON.
He Plays Ship Captain and Comes tq
Grief,

Andrew Robinson was arrested yesterday
and lodged in the Third Precinct Station,
tanning goods under false pretenses from va
rious parties. A few days ago he went to
butcher and stated that he was the captain OF
the schooner Sarah Smith, lying at this port
and that he wished to purchase lot OF beef
and several dozen eggs. The butcher filled
the order and that's the last he ever saw OF
Robinson, his beef or eggs. With this same
yarn Robinson obtained from John j. Gray
$40 80 and from Aug. Domes $40.
The last $40 that he received landed him in
priSOn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

The Committee on Qualifications and Elec-
tions had under consideration last evening
the contested election case of Wales W..
Wakefield There were also meetings of the
Senate Finance Committee and the Committee
of Ways and Means of the House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
The GalIows Cheated of n victim.

The negro Il. Fleury, who murdered Ame-
Derbigny streets ON Monday evening last.
and after committing che deed put two bullets
In his own head, died at q 80 o'clock yester-
day at his fathers residence, ON Robertson
street. The coroner was notified, and win
hold an inquest,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
A DrnstIy r., rs,T,rs

At half-past II o'clock yesterday, while d
oolored woman named Carlo Reux, aged 35
years, was washing u window In the third
Derbiguy streets, occupied by Mrs De-
Fuentes, she lost her balance, and falling to
the, ground a distance OF thirty-three fest,
broke her neck. The Coroner held an inquest
and returned q verdict according with the
fprt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
THE wArERwOMKs BILL.

The Mayor was visited yesterday morning
by several OF the subscribers to the stock in
the proposed new waterworks company rela-
tive to the proposed amendments now under
consideration by the House Of Representa-
tives. The conference that ensued was Of q
private character, but 1t is said that the diff
cultes in the way Of an adjustment will be
removed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
THE AMMONIA FACTORY

situated ut the corner OF Gravier and Mag
noia streets Is complained of again, this time
by DR.. J. ID. Hunter, who resides In the vicinity.
Some two weeks ago q committee of the COun-
ell We think, was appointed TO investigate
the alleged nuisance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

Editor Democrat Having read In this
the settlement Of tho consolidated bond debt,
and also the editorial observations thereon.
believe other citizens, like myself, will be anx-
ious to know what additional taxation IL will
require to carry this act into effect and II the
new act will abolish or supersede the premium
bond act. hope that one Of the gentlemen
proposing this new law will be able to give
HIS Information through your columns.
Very respectfully.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

to monometalic theories that ., When his nro-
spective son-in-law said that his tthe e. SIS
daughter had silvery voice he kicked the
young man down the front steps and chased
him all around the block. He declines to fix
III his addresses to the disconsolate girl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
THE CLAIBORNE CANAL.

Administrator McCaffrey proposes to begin
to-day the cleaning out OF Claiborne canal ut
Esplanads street. The improvement is q
needed one along the entire line OF the street,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
JOHANNA's JEALOUSY.
! rea uer to slaughter Mary Dennis.

At about half-past clock yesterday,
one Of those terrible places that are Stunned
by the respectable and occupied only by the
viIest Of the vile, located on Franklin street,
between Cnstomhouse and BienyilIe, was the
scene of q bloody af1ray which, from present
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
THEY MUST PAY.

All side shows accompanying circuses must
pay license. Such were the orders issued by
Mayor Pilsbury day or two ago. and it has
been executed to the letter by the Chief of
Police,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

NJ. l. Byrne & Co., 1863 Canal street. are Offer
ing unprecedented bargains in beached COT
tons, sheeting and house furnishing goods. or
ready money only.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

M. I. Byrne l. Co, 1893 Canal street, are Offers
ing unprecedented bargains In bleached colt
tons. sheetin9 and house furnishing goods. toy
ready money only.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

No other -four equals that manufactured from
selected best wheat at the New Orleans mills.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

To-day Is the last day ON which City
Licenses can be paid mt i've per cent dis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31
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BKEvITIEA.

A numerous and chosen band OF ladies and
gentlemen assembled yesternight at Grune-
valid Hall, by invitation OF the "Thalian
Coterie," to make the night merry with music
and dancing. 1t was a grand success, so
much so that the hour at which we tore our
selves away precludes our giving any further
particulars. We will expatiateupon this here
after.
The Young Mems Mechanic Labor Aid As
ISOLATION Of the Fourth District give their first
grand complimentary soiree ut the Crescent
Hall, corner OF Magazine and st. Andrew
streets, this evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

To- MoRRow FarDAy REMNANT DAY. All
rem nanfs sold at less than half price on Fridays
only, ~ n. ~ Byrne \ 60. 5. i6s Canal street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-31

The CoIonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa In
dorsed by eminent and distinguished visitors as
a model establishment, will be an exception
hereafter to the general complaint OF nigh
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30
What IS Known Ab0ut kmeaican News
DGDpTS.

Petiengill has published his Nerspgler
Directory for 1873, ard in it shows not
merely that his knowledge of America an
newspapers surpasses that Of all bis con-
temporaries, but also that there is a method
of enabling every man who possesses a copy
Of the new book to utilize that knowledge
probably The Classification of newspa-
per lists is the most complete ever accom-
plished. No man who is in the habit of
advertising his business can be fully equi D.
ped for work without a copy of Pettengill's
Directory. The science Of directory
ing is mastered in the most admirable man
ner in this latest of publications relating TO
newspapers. Of course much labor and
great care have been bestowed in the pre-
paration of this Directory It brings the
reader into immediate communication with
S,615 newspapers, in all parts of the coun-
try. 1t advises advertisers how, and
when, and where TO advertise so as to make
their expenditures effective. There is no
newspaper man, whether editor or publish
er, in this country, who will not hail the
advent OF this newest and best of Newapa-
per Directory.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30
Look Out For Him.

D. Bryan has had his account sent 10
him three times and when he finds that we
intend that he must pay up or We Will
strike his name frou. the list he sends
u postal. His name will be good STAR
ter for the Black List, where we viii put il
in due time THIS is how mean some men
are out Of a publishers reach after they get
his paper for year or two and put him to
the expense of paying the postage on his
paper. The following is r copy
OINEY III May 81, 1878
W. 7. McGHUDER
Somerset Chic Dear sir: You sent q
bill 10 me Of g, so Subscription When I
send you an order for the press the money
will come with IT, When Mains owned
the press 1 sent him and order for the
Press month accompanied with the mon.
ev and did not expect him TO send No
more than was paid .or. He should not
have give you my name when he sold tc
yoq.
Respectfully
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30

William J. Watson, as Executor In Probate
of the last VIII and Testament Court of Perry
of Jacob G. Wiseman deceased, ! County Ohio.
VS. Petition to sell
Clarissa Wiseman, and others. Real Estate.
To Mary ]. Perry and David Perry, of Coles
county, Illinois; Theodore A. Wiseman of Shelby
county, Illinois, and RebeccaC c. Lamb and Henry
l.. Lamb of the state of Iowa:
You are hereby notified that on the 30th dav of
january, 1S7S, said William J. Watson rs executor
rs aforesaid of Jacob &. Wisemans estate filed his
petition In the Probate Court Of Perry county
Ohio, against Clarissa Wiseman, widow and said
Mary J. Perry, David Perry Theodore A. Wiseman
Reheeea c. Lamp, Henry l.. Lamb and Martha c.
Watson the object amp prayer of which petition
Is to obtain an order and authority from said Pro-
bate cort for the sale of the following Real Fate OF
which said Jacob G.. Wiseman died seized or So
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the re-
naming indebtedness of said Jacob c. Wiseman.
which said real estate is situated in said Perry Co
and described as follows Being part OF the north
west quarter dissection 80. Township 1S and Range
II, commencing at stone at the south east corner
between the lands of Henry Smith ard Jacob q.
Wtseman deceased and running thence north $50
ana s-lo teet to stone thence west I771 feet to
stone. Thence south 272 feet to n stone; thence
east 372 Feet thence south 5SS and $40 fee thence
cast l399 feet to the place of beginning containing
Thirty (S0l acres more or less.
The said petition Will be for hearing OH the 20
day of May 1878, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
w. ]. WATSON
Executor of Jacob G. Wiseman's estate
W L. Finek Atty. for said estate
pril %, DIV, pfS6 rs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30
History of Perry County.

Circumstances beyond my eontrsl have delayed
the preparation and publication OF the histSry OF
Perry County, Ohio, which have for SONIC ti'iie
Tbe book viii be . large volume, of about six
hundred pages, well bound and printed, and pub
.sned by a regular book establishment, on good
paper in good style, and in q workman-Iike man
ner it will contain q history of the county-by
townships as far as practicable--trom the period OF
the earliest white settlements, down to July 4tn,
1917, the close Of the Centennial year. me work
SiE give the names Of the early pioneers, of each
township, as far as possible introducing ineIdf
connected with the early settlements, and n.
growth and progress Of ali parts OF the county
A'so, rs far IS may be obtainable, a separate and
distinct account OF each town, old and new, in
cudinc, Of course, Overny ertown Somerset,
Thronyille, Rehoboth, Bristol, New Lexington,
Mount Hope, CrosSenvile, WolftOwn, Niaxviile,
Sego, Mount Perry, Saitino, Whippstown, Middle
town, New Straitsville, Shawnee, McCuneville,
Junction City, Glenford, Moxahala, Hemlock,
Ferrara Baird's Furnace, buckingham, and any
other old or new towns that may be aug up orInade
mp before the manuscript work OF The BOOK Is clos
The volume will give a history OF the railroads OF
the county, of the newspaper press, OF the several
county struggles; OF Perry county in connee-
ton with the war OF ISL, the MeXlcal war, aho
the war of 1861 Aso as far as information can oe
procured, separate and distinct account OF each
Church society in the county.
As extra-historica the book will contain chap
ter upon the mineral and other wealth, and upon
the future prospects of the county.
Enough has be- said to give an idea OF the gen
eral scope and character OF the proposed volume
OF course local work can not be furnished at Sc
small cost as one of general nature. But tht
price of the History Of Perry County will be fixed
! at 5000. which is not much in excess of genera
historical works, of corresponding size and finish
n. B. Agents Sge wanted to canvass each town
ship in the county. A resident agent OF the town
ship wod be preferred but this is not essential,
I the person applying is competent one Person
| unknown to me must come well recommended as K
integrity and ability DO this Kind of work. Ap
plicaton for an agency may be made in person OF
| by letter, when Information TO terms will bt
! given.
The volume will be published as soon ns
| thorourh canvass of the county can be made
! MeanN l4iie persons residing at distance may or
| der the book, and their orders gi1l be recorded
| and their names placed the list. To secure tn
book, it viii have 10 be subscribed for or otherwis
| ordered. T. S CoLBORE.
! arch Is, 1877
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30

The Ashtabula disaster proved heavy
loss TO the Lake Shore Road. The busin-
ess department disposes oil the disaster in
this way. "Of the % killed 80 have been
settled for; of the GA wounded, Sc have
been settled for. This expenditure absorb
ed $453,S00 of the earnings" It would ap-
pear from this statement that the killed
and wounded by the terrible fall of the
bridge at Ashtabula creei, will cost the
Lake Shore Company at least half mill
ion, when all are settled for.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-30

MARRIED.-On Thursday evening, May
29d. 1878, by the Rev. Thurston, Mr.. John
Yarnell and Miss Laura Shaw.
We extend our best wishes to the happy
couple and hope their path through life
may be as smooth as the past
Married by the Rev. NJ. Louchs May
18th. 1873. Mr.. Jacob Anspach to Miss.
Rufna Wolf.
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