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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
PRAIRIE FIRES.
Terrible Accounts of Loss of Life and De
| strMctIOm of Property In Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb, Oct. N-Terrible reports
are coming in from the West of the ravages
Of prairie fires The grass Is very dry md
the wind Is SO high that farmers have been
afraid to burn around their premises for fear
of the fire getting away from them.
A report came yesterday that Albion, in
Boone county q town Of $50 inhabitants, has
been swept from the face Of The earth. Not 81
house Is left standing. Tho report lacks con
firmation.
In Nuckolls county, John Benson, q young
man, accompanied by Maria CroZier, Il young
lady, were overtaken by the flames near the
Webster county line. Being unable to get
away from them they drove through them.
Their horses became unmanageable, and
threw the occupants out OF the wagon. The
lady was burned to death and the corpse was
scarcely recognizable. The man had his eyes
burned out and was otherwise dl5fgured.
He Will recover, but never regain his eye
sight.
There s report Of Il big fire near Kearney,
In which six people were burned to death.
In this and other counties on immense loss
OF property has occurred, more than in any
previous year.
In the North Louis Valley tho destruction
was terrible. Some fifty families have been
burned out, some Of them losing houses, stock
and everything Albert Cottrel OF Davis
Creek, who was fighting the fire, became sur
rounded by the flames and perished. A man
named Morse and William Green, In attempt
ing to save him, were terribly burned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
ORLEANS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 1878
Of the central organization, and John O'Ma-
hnnY. latA head Gentre ig retainnd

Of the central organization, and John O'Ma-
hony, late head centre, is retained.
The committee on resolutions reported
resolution expressing their reverence for
the late John O'Mahony, chief organizer Of
the brotherhood in this country, by q most
unanimous vote. The office OF head
centre in this country was abolished
and that Of d general secretary Gre
ated, who will perform tho administrative
duties Of the head centre under the super
vision of O. central council, consisting Of John
Murphy, M. Kohen and Michael D. Rohnn, Of
New York; Geo. Smith, Of Long Island City,
Edward Whalen, Of Paterson, n. J.; Felix
Quinn, Of Norwich. Conn, and John d. Dris-
coll, Of Boston.
During the session of the convention the Of
feers were J. X. OHane, chairman; George
Smith and Felix Quinn, vice presidents, and
Michael NJ. d. Rohen and T. Mcguire, secre-
taries. After vote Of thanks was passed to
the country delegates the convention ad-
journcd sine die.
The action Of the convention created con-
siderable excitement In Irish circles in the
city this evening, as it is generally regarded
as O virtual discardment Of Gen. Rourke,
ODonovan Rossa and the remaining prorni-
nent patriots who had had charge Of "the
skirmlshing fund.- The change Is supposed
to be the work Of James Stephens, chief Of the
brotherhood, now In Paris who, it is claimed,
will shortly arrive here to assume charge OF
the affairs Of the brotherhood.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
A stormy Passage-A New Orleans Gem
rIemRn Gets His Leg Broke.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-The steamer Canada,
OF the French line from Havre, arrived this
morning. and reports terrible weather during
most Of the passage She sustained no dam
age, however She met westerly winds. One
OF the cabin passengers states that the entire
passage was an exceedingly stormy one, the
weather being the severest he ever expe-
rienced in crossing the Atlantic. Several OF
the passengers were badly injured. One gen
tleman, from New Orleans had his leg broken.
and is now being cared for In the hospital A
lady was thrown violently upon deck, receiv-
ing severe bruises on one side Of the face, aud
several others were badly hurt passenger
says that one night, not being able to keep in
his berth after tying himself in, he got q
waiter to board up the front, thus making
sure Of remaining in bed one night. The Sc
verest storm, he says, was met last Sunday
morning about 3 o'clock
Although the vessel encountered the gale
which passed over New York yesterday the
passengers considered 1t mild weather in com
parison with their late experience.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The Duke Of Schleswig- Holstein is dead
The annual report of Capt. Bulwinkle, of
the Cicago fire patrol, has just been issued,
showing q flOurishing condition and in
creased efficiency.
There are again various rumOrS Of breaches
OF agreement by the railroads which recently
entered into the pooling compact, both to
Missouri river and Iowa points. It appears
that the pool cannot be maintained.
In New York unknown man opplied
Wednesday night for o piece of bread at a
house on Thirty second street and was re-
fused. He died Of starvation before getting a
block away.
The schooner Emma Fox was run into by
q bark near Cape Cod, September 26, during O.
fog. Nothing has since been heard Of the
Fox, and it is feared that the vessel sunk with
the captain and crew of five men.
In the female department of the Newark,
N. j., jail Mrs Mary Stagg, thirty-tive years
old, once 8 society belle, Is dangerously i'll of
inflammation of the lungs. She was commit
ted for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Philetus Jayne, q lunatic, escaped from the
Gosshauk (Brookyn) almshOuse this week, ,and
although shackled 50 he could not step more
than six inches, he walked twenty-five miles
before being captured. He was returned, but
again escaped and is now at large.
Dean Stanley will be entertained at break
fast by the Century Club of New York. No
vember 25. On the sixth he will sail for Eng
land.
A volcano or something else has been
tdppeu Ill Jay county, inu, Willie oolllig ah
artesian we'll near Mount Pleasant. When
at depth of eighty feet a rumbling noise
was heard and large quantity OF mud and
gravel was hurled into the air. The dis
charges continue, and they propose to go on
with the boring and see what can be found.
Geo: W. Pontiz, employed until a week ago
as policy clerk by the New York Life Insur
ance Company, and who was arrested Wednes-
day night for completely in a s64, 900 forgery,
by which the Union Trust Company suffered,
was arraigned yesterday and bail fixed at
S2o,0 900, Notwithstanding objections Of coun-
sci, who thought, a smaller amount OF bail
sufficient. Pontiz was taken to the Tombs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
The Socialist Party Puts n Ticket I'm the
Field I'm New York CYty-Thetr


NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Members OF the So
cialistic Labor party are making quiet but
energetic canvass, and the headquarters Of
their central council is nightly crowded with
delegates and organizers. Candidates have
cept those of city Judge and district attorney.
The leaders of the party expect to poll 6000
votes the coming election, or double their
vote last year. A meeting has been held
every night in various assembly districts,
and pamphlets and bills distributed among
the tenement-house population. A grand
ratification meeting, at which the principal
candidates of the Socialistic Labor party
will speak, will be held next week
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
THE TENSAS TROUBLES,
An Account or the Causes ThereOf-Dis-
persiOn Of the Rioters-A DeeD
Laid Radical scheme.
ISt. Joseph Journal

l5C. Joseph journal
For the past two or three weeks It had been
manifest to close observss that trouble was
brewing, and hat Alfred Fairfax was end1avor-
ing by incendiary speeches to bring on d con
lsh. Capt. John Peck, Of C,lta houla parish.
hearing Of this, imposed upon himself the mis-
sion Of intervieWi ing Fairfax and remonst rating
with him upon his conduct. With that view he
proceeded to call upon Fairfax on Saturday
evening last. about 8 or . O'Clock unarmed.
Leaving the mon accompanying him outside Of
ceived was shot which killed him.
On he@Iing Of this affair, about / O'Clock the
Messrs Michie. Watson and Sachse, at once
proceeded to Waterproof to investigate the
1of Va aha g eho peG % dr @ h
arrest of Fairfax. which Sheriff Register was
prevented from EXECUTING by, a body Of armed
himself. and which during Sunday, being rein
forced by. armed band from Concordia parish,
Increased to 800 or 400 On Monday. the four
teentb. Sheriff Register issued q proclamation
ordering all armed bodies OF mon to disperse.
Hearing that no attention was paid to this, he
DdJudge COrdll proce edhd with posse conn.,
toward Waterproof, for the purpose Of arrest
ing Fairfax and his men, and were fired into.
The fire WAS. OF course. returned. which fire.
together with charge, scattered them. The fine
gin situated on the Burn" place; Owned by
Moss, Wise Co., was set aflre by Fairfax as o
signal to The negroes to arm and come to his
assistance, and the moment1he smoke from the
same was seen In the back country negroes
there left the fields and rushed to the assistance
of the villain they called their leader but to no
avail. The active steps taken by our authori-
ties. together with the prompt and efficient aid
rendered ue by adjoining parishes. settled the
in Tensas Fairfax is still at large but will Ger
tainlY be apprehended.
The whole matter has proved 3 deep laid
scheme OF certain Radical leaders to bring ON
a war Of races. hut 1t certainly must have con-
vincnd the negroes that they would be the losers
in the matter, and that the white people are
united. ana determined to suppress lawlessness
and negro supremacy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25

A sample Uniform cap for customs offiffS
has been received at the Collectors office no
cap Is OF navy blue cloth, somewhat sin4a, III
shape to the ex-Metropolitan police ce' "lsn
gorgeous gold cord around the fro. OF LIS,
head band to initiate the chin strap. IL 10 sa'o
that the boys" are inclined to Xxx a2a'nS'
wearing anything akin to livery It t1e In
ber Of applicants for position n~4tbb tba o"1tc' pck'
amounts to y nanght, an and The The % the officers
must wear or give their Dositos ug 70 othsfs
who will be glad enough to DC 80 II aea she' oan
Major Bloomfleld's deparfnsnt Il at lasE re-
oeiylng the finishing tou'hes q me cao,nses %
maker, whilst an. endeaDr is being maae, "
complete the main 90 ranees to the granltS
hullding on Canal and lnat0n hon5e streets:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
TILE YELLOW FEVER.
LINGERING OF TIE PLAGUE IN THE
INFECTED DISTRICTS.
Tine Death Rate mt Wemphas-Refugees
warned not to Return.
ISpeeial to the Democrat j

Especial to tho UemOcrht.I
MEMPHIS, Oct. M.--Eighteen deaths are re-
ported by the undertnkers In the past twenty
four hours-iifteen whites, three colored; eight
Inside the city limits. Among the deaths was
that Of Mrs Berry, wife Of Mr.. Berry. of the
clothing firm Of Grubbs Austin d Berry.
Fifteen physicians tonight report twenty
three new cases-fourteen inside the city-the
increase being accounted for by Dr. Mitchell,
the Howard medical director, In the rush OF
refugees back to the city. He renews his
warning to absentees, not to return until OFF,
aialIy notified Of the safety to do so.
Brooks,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
sAi1pwreck OR the Virginia Coast-ROdieg
washed AaYpDre.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24,--The signal corps
chief signal officer at ii :25 a. m as follows !:
American ship A. S. Davis OF fSearsport, Capt.
John II. Fand, loaded with guano from Colon
and bound for Hampton Roads and Norfolk,
ran ashore at 2 q. IN. on the twenty-third in
stant, eight miles south Of the station The
vessel and cargo are 81 total loss. The crew,
consisting OF nineteen men, Is now at No. 2
station. She was q vessel Of 1899 tons, and the
cargo was consigned to HobsOn, Huntile Il
night one and % half miles south Of the Sta
tion. The life-saving crew will bury them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
A Sensation I'm church g.Trcfea.

CHICAGO, Oct 2A~-There is o. sensation in
Trinity Methodist Church over the threatened
discipline OF Mrs. Aderson q widow member,
who has offended the pastor, Rev NJ. Crofts,
by leasing her very desirable property, at the
junction OF Cottage Grove and Indiana Ave
nue., to salOon-kecper, who is about to erect
thereon q $40, 900 building for saloon purposes.
She refuses to annul the contract and the
church says she must submit to regular
church trial: She is q poor lady, and the
property IN its present condition yielded her
little revenue. She says in her defense that q
prominent gentleman OF the church leases his
property for worse purposes and nothing is
said Of it,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
PLAQUEMlNE.
The Feyer-Thrse White FrORts.
PLAQUEMINE, October 23, 1873

PLAQuEMINE, October %, 1873.
HRn the Editor Of the Democrat:
Since my last several deaths have occurred
in this place and on the opposite side Of the
Fiver. and many have been taken sick, but
since Saturday we have hnd moro favorable
weather and feel more hopeful
Saturday and Sunday mornings white frost
was seen In this section, and again this morn
ing we have hnd another This, we hope, will
drive Yellow jack away from his work OF des-
olation. The weather Is clear and bracing to-
day, with the prospect OF continuing go.
Should such be the case we feel that the
worst OF our trouble Is over, although we will,
no doubt, have some cases OF fever for some
weeks to come. In our town the cool weather
Of the past fow days seems to have checked
the fever great deal, but in the country It
continues We pray indeed, that our trouble
may draw to Il close, for truly has death long
been throughout our section,
-'Tn hamlet and hall,
Busy writing on tho wall
Dooms for many-fears for oil"
pEI,IHAN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
1az E1z5s5 HHa=Efeessy - He>=ra-sstHeh
Barns, Growing crops, Dwellings
and Fences HegirD

SIOUX CRY, Ia, Oct. t.24.-Numerous reports
OF losses by the disastrous prairie fire which
occurred lin the southeastern part OF this
county Sunday night and Monday, are coming
in. Immense amounts Of grain, hay and
stock corn In fields and fencing were de-
nps iva % atock and achinerv h S '1 No Ives
have been lost. SO far rs heard from, A large
extent Of country was burned over and the
damage would have been much greater but
for rain-storm which put stop to the spread
Of the flames.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
FROM AUSTRALIA.

We are obliged to Mr.. George Collins Levey,
secretary in charge Of the British department
at the Paris Exhibition of 1878, for q copy Of
the illustrated Australian Ne,1s. This paper
contains q series OF engravings representing
the more important buildings, manufactures
and works at Melbourne and some Of the
other towns OF Victoria, Australia. Amongst
them will be found view Of Melbourne, and
Of the buildings now In course Of construc-
tiOn for the international exhibition which Id
to be held at that city during 1880.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
Mr.. Tndens Marriage-The Implicated
Lady Denies the ne pDrt-Jenklns
SAYS She Amt thDrIZed II.

CIECINNATI, Oct 24-A st. Louis special
puts the Tilden marriage announcement in q
queer light. TO q reporter, who called upon
the lady, she emphaticaly denied the truth
OF the announcement, and said she had never
even met Mr.. Iilden, adding, II would not
think Of marrying person 50 much older
than myself" The reporter who made the
announcement says he went to see the lady at
her own request, and she positively author
ized the announcement, and said the cere-
mOny WAS to take place in February. Miss
Hazeltine is twenty,one and very beautiful
Her father is n leather merchant who re-
Gently failed for 5000 600
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
RevivEmg Business In WemphTs-Refurn"
fuw Refugees EmElImg with be Fever.

MEMPHIS, Oct. M.--Tbe frost last night was
lighter, but enough to help gladden. the hearts
OF the few who have escaped. Memphis once
moro begins to lift herself from the heavy
weight Of sorrow that has bowed her so lowly
into the depths Of despair. Absentees con-
tinue to come In, and there is on every hand o
general appearance of business. DR.. Mitchell
says the new cases are nearly all Of returned
refugees who did not take the precautlOn TO
ventilate their houses before occupying them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
Happy Sam Domingo Anticipating "a New
Revolution.

New York, Oct. M.-The steamship Emily
Soutter, which left this port this evening for
San Domingo, took out q large number OF
stands OF arms for the DOMINICAN government
which is now on the eve Of o. terrible revolu-
ton. The political parties are respectively
known as the Blue, Reds and Greens. The
agents Of the steamer refuse to give any in
formation on the subject
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
WASHINGTON.
Taxation of National Banks-OpiniOn oil
the Attorney General.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24-Attorney General
Devens, in his opinion in the matter Of the
is computed by Withdrawing the average
amount invested in United States bonds from
the amount of capital employed; that the
value Of the franchise which a. bank enjoys Is
tested by ascertaining its quick capital over
bonds; that the proper method Of computing
the tax to be paid by the bank, or persons en-
gagged In banking, under section 1908, or the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
MIR. Reaney's RespDnse-A Brief letter
and Good Platform.
NEW ORLEANS. October u,

NEW ORLEANS, OetOber u, 1873.
To the Editor OF the Democrat:
In your edition Of to-day your reporter
states that he called at my residence, and
after knocking for halt an hour, had to leave
without seeing me- There are several mem
bers Of my family sick and convaleScing, and
the doors being closed on account Of the
weather, no one heard the call at the door.
7 will state my views briefly: Opposition to
all monopolies, and to the Louisiana State
Lottery.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN REANEY,
Candidate for Representative. Eighth Ward.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25

CHICAGO, Oct W,-There were several fash
ionable weddings in this city and suburbs
yesterday and last evening. At 5 .. H. M iss
Cora Van Vliet, daughter Of J. G. Van Vliet,
Of Evanston, was married to VIM. l.. Patton,
Of Denver, Col. In the same village, Miss
Caroline Lester WAS united in wedlock to n
L. May, Of Mantua, O. At Riverside very
attractive wedding was that Of Miss Gene
We've Cross, daughter Of A. J. Cross, OF the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, TO
Chas. Q. Gregg. Of this city
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
Encouraging Ksp0rts FrOzH Infected Dfs-
tricts-Assist anCe to POnr Refugees.

NEW York, Oct. 2t-The latest kilograms
from tho Southwest relating to yellow fever
are very encouraging. There have been heavy
froBts Ia several places, and the fever is rapidly
dying out Refugees arc returning to some
points, particularly Memphis, and business is
being resumed. 1t is not safe, however, to
return to VicksburA or New Orleans.
In New York aid Is now asked for poor
refugees Some fine iewcIry, belonging to n
Southern lady, is to be raiIled at the Stock
Exchange for her benefit She lost her hus-
band and four children by the fever.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
Famr Deaths and Six New Cases Mt BatOn
Rouge.
Especial to the Democrat.I

Especial to the DemocratI
BATON ROUGE, Oct, W.-Yellow fever re-
port for twenty-four hours ending at O'Clock
this morning: Deaths a. new cases, 6.
Ia West Baton Rouge there have been five
new cases and no deaths in the last forty
eight hours w. 7. 9.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES


OMAHA, Oct. M:--Young Goodell, arrested
at Atlantic, Iowa, for the Black Hills stage
robbery, jumped from the cor window on g.
west-.bound Union Pacific express Tuesday
evening, 130 miles west of Omaha, and made
his escape. The train WAS running twenty
miles an hour, and ns the prisoner was ironed
1t Is q mystery both as 10 how he got loose
and escaped The train was stopped at once,
but no prisoner could be found, nor have any
traces been discovered, notwithstanding
active search is being made. He wag being
taken to DeadWOod for trial.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
Turf, Field and Farm /

In the race OF tho late Ballard County fKyJ
Fair, one Of the jockeya. VINO was to ride at 100
pounds. weighing only seventy. the extra
wet blankets. After starting. tn blanketss
slpped to the mares left siee, and tapped uDo a
her flank at every lump. The saddle al 80
turned and In his efforts to right IT, the jocR ey
a juveaile edition Of the fifteenth ame nd
nent-l9st on9 Of his rsins EottIeg aaqr ted
circus monkey. AID, urging On the frigh tened
animal he landed her the Wlaner Of the race.
When the mare was stoDp=d, the saA die vas
ging al her heels. The darkey was tIeIighfed
with his success. b1t declares he v III "neobar
ride wid dem eussed blanke,s no M >"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
why the indians Left Their Reservation.

OMAHA, Oct. 24.-Wm. Fl. Lyon, Of the
Board OF Indian Commissioners, went East
yesterday. He said the Indian Bureau was
aware that the southern Cheyennes were
starving before the recent outbreak, but the
delay Of congress in voting al appropriation
time. He says this Is also the reason for the
same delay before the necessasy supplies can
reach the Indians in Oregon and Washington
this fall. Remote from railroads and naviga-
BILE streams, they will, from all accounts, be
starving in large numbers
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
An Editor Founa eaviltv es r,,s,sr.

PATERSON, n. J., Oct M-In Che case Of
Mr.. Mcdonnell, editor OF tho Lntor Staysdard
In verdict OF guilty ut 2 O'Clock this morn
Ing, after deliberation OF forty eight hours,
Mr., McDonneIs bail was Increased from
$500 to $1,000, and Mr., Gillespie, his former
bondsman, was accepted for the increased
amount He will probably be sentenced on
SAtllrflAv next
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-25
Many Lives Lost and Buildings injured
Great Damage Along tine New Work


NEW YORK, Oct M.-~Reports show that the
storm of yesterday took the form Of o violent
gale at many places. At Philadelphia over
forty churches and one hundred dwelling
houses were unroofed. Eight persons were
killed and seventy-five wounded. Tho rail-
roads there suffered great deal, one deEnol-
ished md several damaged. There was con-
siderable loss to property along the rivers.
Several other places In Eastern PenDsylva-
mia suffered severely. III Chester seventy
buildings were unroofed and eleven manufac-
tories damaged 10 Il grent extent. Six hun
dred thousand dollars damage to property
occurred in the section including Reading,
and number OF persons were killed and
wounded. It was also very severe at Trenton,
NJ, and Albany, TX, Up Long Island
Sound the wind blew Mt the rate Of 10 to $50
miles per hour, the grentest velocity being at
Mount Washington. There were many dis
asters to vessels along the coast and several
livee were lost.
Th damage property in New York was
not considerable. A young man was struck
byA falling brick md will probably die The
storm was very violent at COney Island. Tel
cgraphic communication has been greatly OBJ
structcd.
The weather In New York today Is clear
and cool.