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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-22
THE sOC1ALEsTIC LABOR PARTY.

About sixty members of the Soealstic Labor
party met yesterday at Turner's Hall. Mr.
COrdes called the meeting to order. and on mo.
ton Mr.. John Roy was nominated chairman
Mr.. Roy read the platform of the party. The
platform advocates abolition Of all class rule II
repudiates all political connection with the
prOpertied class: it demands that all the re-
suits Of labor-land. machinery. railroads. tele-
graphs. canals eto.-bscome the common prop.
erty OF the whole people, for the purpose OF
abollshing the wages system and substituting
CO. Operative production: 1t advocates the eight
hour law and sanitary inspection of all condi-
tions of labor: the establishment of bureaus OF
labor statistics In all the States by the national
government, the officers of these bureaus to be
elected from the ranks OF the. labor organiza-
tions prohibition OF the use of prison labor by
private employers; railroads, teegraphs and
all means Of transportation to be held and con-
trQIled by the government. etc
Mr.. Albert Curtin. OF st. Louis, was then in
troduced, and proceeded at great length, In
German, to address the meeting His views
were received with marked approval by his
Mr.. Curlln WIS followed by Judge E. North
Cullom. The, latter gentleman confined his re-
marks to q brief review Of the plank in the
the right to recall from offices Of trust agents
who had been recreant, He said that men en-
trusted with power by the people were subser-
Went to the peoples wilt Particularly was this
80 In the Legislative departments of the govern
mont, both State and national. AS man OBJ
talns bis office purely upon his personal mer,
Its, and Is entrusted to carry out the views of
his constituency, If he fails the people have q
right to recall him to private life, and the only,
a@ebo8 Of rSnE this end
As q practical illustration of the abuses of
trust In office. the Judge went on to review the
which each peson 81
for through the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF repre-
sentatives entrusted by the people to serve their
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-22
EAST FEEHCIANA.

At mass meeting held In Clinton, East
Felieiana, Saturday, July 10, 1t was resolved
to elect delegates to the Baton Rouge Conven-
ton Monday, July 30. The Representatives
from the parish to the Legislature we're in
dorsed The following resolutions were then
adopted:
Resolved, 1. That the paramount issue in
vOlved In our approaching campaign is the
overthrow and defeat of the Radical party, no
matter In what disguise it may present itself
Tor the suffrages of the people.
q. That we invoke q spirit Of harmony and
concession at the Baton Rouge Convention,
and deprecate any action tending to divide
and distract our party.
8. That the question Of the adoption or re-
lection of the proposed amendments TO the
constitution, or any Of them, should be left
to the determination of each individual voter
at the ballot-box.
A. That in order to insure harmony and
prevent discord within the Democratic Con-
servative party, it is inexpedient to make q
party issue of the question Of 2 convention or
no convention; and that the delegates to the
State Convention TO pc held at Baton Rouge
shall go uninsgructed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-22
BREW TILES.

The streets will be clean now for q time at
least. 1t rained yesterday.
The city railroads did q fine business yester-
day. There we're immense crowds at the lake.
There will be a meeting of the Fruit Growers
Charles Hotel this morning.
The Claiborne Social Club will give their first
grand picnic at LOeper's Park on Sunday next.
The Canal Street and City Railroad pass the
grounds. We are indebted for invitations.
She was short and fat. She attempted to put
her foot on the crossing on Canal street during
the rain yesterday. She didn't hit the crossing
by three feet. Friends are waiting at the drain
ing machine for the body.
Mrs d. A. Weber, whose name has been
brought prominently before the sub-COngres-
sfonal committee, In connection with testimony
regarding the death of her husband end his
knowledge of the Sherman letter, has been
summoned as witness.
In o short talk yesterday with Mr.. A. J. Du-
mont. chairman Of the State Central Committee
of the Republican party, he stated to the re-
porter that the Republican party was equally
divided on the question Of the constitutional
convention.
The tub races given by the Neptune Tub Club
Of the Third District came off yesterday. It
was witnessed by a larger crowd than was eX-
pected. The first race that came off was the
seniors. Only five entered. It was won by Mr.
ID. Grace, The second race, junior ages from
eighteen TO twenty, was won by Ned flanagan,
and the third race was won by Frank ROig
The last race was for youths under the age Of
seventeen. Next Sunday the twenty eighth In
race, the purse for the latter being o silver
ppblgt
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CITY ECHOES.

Jean Nirrot. for insulting and abusing and
assauIting Paul LacrOix, was locked up in the
Third Station.
James McGown assaulted Adam Gruxby with
dangerous weapon. and was locked up in the
Sub-Seventh Station.
Chas. Franklin. for assaulting J. Giecouina
with q dangerous weapon, was locked up in
the Third Precinct Station.
James Rose. for disturbing the peace and as
sault and battery on sergeant Bayhi was locked
up in the Fourth Station.
Catherine Malone, for having property In her
possession supposed to have been stolen, was
incarcerated in the Thtra Station.
Julius Taylor and Hymon Smith were locked
assault and battery on Harriet Redman's child.
and with malicious mischief.
Between the hours of 10 and Ii o'clock yester-
day, boy named Jules Fisher accidentally fell
into the Old basin, but was saved from drown
ing by boy named John Hormond.
At about o'clock on Saturday two mules at
ta"hed to the mineral water wagon of Hall IL
Ernes took fright at the corner Of Blenvile and
Franklin streets. and ran away; the driver Mr..
Buckley, was thrown to the ground and injured
about the arms and legs.
rain, the lightning strur one Of the ornamental
columns on the top Of the McDonogh Shoot
No. 7. located at the corner of Milan and Chest
nut streets The column was entirely destroyed,
while the roof was considerably damaged.
Jas Rodgers, alias Jas. Brady. a notorious
burglar, was arrested by Special Mike Hen
nessey and Capt s B. Gill, and locked u in
the Third Precinct Station subject 20 the orders
of Chief Bovlan. Brady, who il u pail If the
well known Brocky Hughes, is wanted for sew
eraI burglarips committed during tie past two
months in this city.
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CANCELLATION OF BONDS.
Secretary of State.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
State Of Louisiana.
Whereas. L. A. HARANG, Of the parish Of
Jefferson, In this State. has applied to me for
the cancellation Of the following bonds, to wits
l. One bond subscribed by him as principal
during the year 1872, with Manuel Lombard,
A. K Johnson and John r. Be4ls as sureties, In
the sum OF five thousand dollars and one bond
subscribed by him as principal on the nine
teenth day OF May. 1875. with Manuel Lombard
and Amos Morrison as sureties. In the said sum
of five thousand dollars. conditioned for the
faithful performance Of the duties of said L. A.
Harang as treasurer Of the parish school board
for the said parish of Jefferson. right bank.
2. One bond subscribed By him. the said L. 4.
Harang, as principal, on the thirtieth day OF
March, 1876. for the sum Of twenty thousand
dollars, with Michel Zeyer, Jules Samuel and
Henry Vie1fng as sureies. each for the sum Of
five thousand dollars, and T. L. Mathews and
John Hepting as sureties. each for the sum OF
twenty five hundred dollars. conditioned for
the faithful performance Of the duties OF said
L. A. Harang as tax collector for the said parish
of Jefferson.
Now. therefore. /, FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana do hereby
issue this my proclamation. notifying ali per-
sons therein interested to show cause, In
writing at the Office Of the Secretary Of State.
In the city Of New Orleans, within ninety days
from and after the last publication hereof. why
said bonds and the mortgages resulting there
from should not be cancelled and annulled. and
the above named suretes discharged from any
further responsibilities in the premises.
Given under my hand and theseal OF the State
of Louisiana. at the city of New Orleans, this
eighth day Of July. in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG.
Secretary Of State. jy1S 3Oss
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HOW TO KEEP COOL.
why They Have NO sunstrekes I'm
France,
london Standard.l

London Standard.j
| The truth Is that the best way Of fighting
| the heat Is by avoiding 1t. If we wish to
escape sunstroke, even in It's mitigated form
of languor, lassitude and Dire wstness, we
must keep ourselves cool and to do this as 1t
ought to be done we must take precautions
against the heat before 1t bursts upon us.
| Those who wish to know how this can best
| be effected have only to pay o short visit to
Paris during the sultriest weeks In August,
AS soon as the weather demands the change,
q Frenchman apparels himself In low shoes
| and trousers Of "duek' or nankeen; his shirt
apology, waistcoat he altogether dis
cards; his coat Is of thin alpaca or
the. l1ghtest Tussore silk; his hat OF
white felt or OF straw; nor Is he ashamed to
boldly carry an umbrella. His house, espe-
cially II 1t be on the sunny side of the street,
is regulated with equal care and forethought.
The carpets are taken up, the heavy ialousies
are shut before sunrise, and kept closed
throughout the day; the courtyard is hourly
watered; and in households where small ex-
penses are matter Of little moment, q large
bowl Of ice and water, or pyramid Of solid
Ice, surrounded by flowers forms the centre
ornament OF the table. What the individual
citizen does for himself, that the Municipality
of Paris does for the entire city. Long
before the Parisans are astir the streets have
been well-watered with hose, and trOHoir
thoroughly washed down. Along the bouIe-
wards, and In most Of the principal ave-
buCS ltbLSS bICSS GD0l bLlb HUI0OS~
phere, and suggest pleasant sort of lotus
eating dream of wood and field. Each
thoroughfare has its shady side and instead
OF the repulsive London public" one comes
at very few hundred yards across some little
cafe, with its awning drawn over the pave
ment, and with chairs and marble tables,
where the thirsty soul who demands of the
gnrcon even O cup of cold water and tenders
for it his three half-pence, will receive a
courteous welcome. AS for the French
drinks" cups that unlike the English
peg" Of "sOda and brandy" "cool but not
sung or too widely spread In but few En-
glish households Is the nature Of "orgeat"
known, or the true use of raspberry vinegar
understood; In but few English hotels is the
cdrafe put upon the table, its contents solid
ly frozen mass of crystal. Indeed, of life in
hot weather, as Of life at the seaside, and of
divers other matters in which personal COM
fort Is the chief consideration, we cannot but
admit however reluctantly, that ''they man
age these things better In France"
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YESTERDAYS RAIN.
Something More About the Inevitable
small hoy.


We had long spell of rainy weather yester-
day from o'clock, uninterFuptedIy. until ab0ut
half past 8.
The rainfall was very extensive, the heaviest
we have had for a long time. All the streets
we're under water for some time after the rain
and travel was stopped for pedestrians until
nearly o'clock. In the Third District, water
was up to the door steps and all the canals were
flush. Up town. all along st. Charles, Baronne
and Carondelet streets, the streets were one vast
sheet of water.
The street after q rain of some consequence
house barefooted, pants rolled up and eyes
cleaning with delight, to wallow In the muddy
stream, aud run and Kick about splashing wa
ter in all directions regardless Of unlucky
passers-by, The small boy is in his glory If he
ran secure o plank and boat on it: he shouts
with JOY and pushes along until the inevitable
tumble sends him home wet. bedraggled with
mud and slush, to receive u warm reception
from Daser-fAmili2s. armed with the well-known
strip or lath
On st. Charles street from Calliope to jose
phine there we're swarms of small boys running
shouting, splashing about, tumbling and cry
ing for at least one hour.
AT every corner under the grocery and store
sheds crowds Of people were standing In the
hopes OF finding safe passage to the opposite
side of the banQuette. Many bridges were
washed away, and at the corner of Josephine
and st. Charles q pile of lumber In front of
house In process Of building foated off In all
directions. In fact the rain was such as we
have seldom seen for some years past.
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CANCELLATION OF BONDS.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
State of Louisiana. !
Whereas, JOHN W. CARNES, of the parish of
Red River has made application to me for the
cancellation of his official bond. furnished and
subscribed by him. as principal. on the eigh-
teenth day Of February, 1875. for the sum Of SIX
THOUSAND DOLLARS. with S. NJ. Morgan, J.
Mcfarland, z. Holly. Joel Brewer and John w.
Watts as securities. conditioned for the faithful
performance of the duties of said John W.
Carnes. as Sheriff of the said parish Of Bed
River.
Now, therefore. I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana. do by these
presents issue my proclamation. notifying all
parties Interested to show cause, In writ
ing, at the office Of the Secretary Of State. In
the city Of New Orleans. within ninety days
after the last publication hereof. why said bond
and the mortgage resulting therefrom should
not be cancelled and anDulled, and the above
named securities discharged from any further
obligations and liabilities In the premises.
Given under my signature and the seal Of the
State of Louisiana, at the city Of New Orleans,
this fourth day Of June, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. ie23 got
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE or LOUISIANA,
Executive Department.

Whereas, have been officially informed that
on the third day Of December. A. D. 1877 ROB.
ERT SIMMONS was willfully and maliciously
murdered in the parish of Claiborne, and that
JOE HOWELL and WALTER PRICE, late Of
said parish, are accused Of having committed
said crime; and whereas. said Joe Howell and
Walter Price have fed from the justice of this
State. and 1t being i'm portant and highly neces-
sary that the perpetrators of such crime should
be brought to justice and dealt with as the law
directs;
Now therefore, l. FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this, my proclamation,
calling upon the good people OF this State to
give their aid and assistance In apprehendIng
and arresting said Joe Howell and Walter Price
In order that they may be tried for the crime for
which they stand indicted. And by virtue of the
powers vested In me by law, | do hereby offer
reward Of five hundred dollars for the arrest
and safe delivery Of said Joe Howell and Walter
Price In any jail or prison of this State and
upon their conviction OF the crime of which
they stand accused
In testimony whereof, have hereunto signed
these presents and caused the seal OF The State
Of Louisiana to be hereunto affixed at the city
of New Orleans. this nineteenth day of July, In
the year Of our Lord, one thousand eight hum
dred and seventy eight. and Of the Independ-
ence Of the United States Of America the one
hundred and second year.
FRANCIS 7. NICHOLAS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. iy20 lot
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THE NATAREUM,

We had announced yesterday morning that at
the opening of Mr. Hammersley's floating bath
house in the river. little above Jackson street,
Mr.. J. T. Clark. who has acquired quite repu-
tation as an expert swimmer. would give an ex-
hibtion Of his skill. However, the heavy rain,
flooding the streets for long time In the even
ing, prevented anybody from even attempting
to 60 out Of doors, and the consequences was
that slim attendance was present. This did
not prevent the professor from giving q little
impression had that he was an expert in his
line
The natarum Is 80 by 80 feet. graded from az
to l0H feet gradual slope In the bottom, which
is boarus 4 inches apart. The sides also are
fixed In q similar manner
The bath house W g built by subscription and
needs yet some finishing touches.
We hope that the pubic will tender some help
to Mr.. Hammersley in his enterprise.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, l
Executive Department.
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Executive Department. !
Whereas. GEORGE Fl. BRAUGHN, of the city
Of New Orleans, has applied to me for the cam
collation. Of his official bond, drawn and sub
scribed by him on the twenty ninth day OF
June, 1876. as principal for the sum of $4,000.
pRith Andrew Hero. Jr.. andC G. Haley. as sure
ties. each for the sum Of $1,000, conditioned f0E
the faithful performance of the duties Of said
George Fl. Braughn as Assistant Attorney Gem
eral of the State of Louisiana,
Therefore. I, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS, Gov
ernor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby give
public notice to all persons therein concerned
and interested to show cause. In writing. at the
Office of the Secretary of State, in the city of
New Orleans, within ninety days from and after
the last publication hereof, why the afore de-
seribed bond and the mortgage resulting there~
from should not be Cancelled and annulled and
the above named securities should not be dis
charged from any further responsibilities In
the premises. ,-.. -.--.,.
Given under my signature and the seal Oh the
State Of Louisiana, at the city Of New Orleans,
this tenth day of July. in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.
FRANCIS 7. NICHOLAS.
By the Governor:
WILL A. STRONG.
Secretary of Htate. iy11 DOT
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A SPLENDID SAIL
Proposed Regatta, Under the Auspices
of the southern Yacht Club,
Around the World.

The following communication, which will be
read with interest by our yachting friends, was
received by Mr.. Owen Jemison, secretary of the
Southern Yacht Club. yesterday. 1t speaks for
itself, and with Capt Rogers and Prof. Wingard
on board-if the professor would go-there Is
no reason why Louisiana should not bear away
the honors of the world:
New ORLEANS. July 10. 1873
Commodore Of the Southern Yacht Club New
Orleans:
Dear Sr-My purpose In communicating
with you is to breach the subject of a grand
| yacht race, such an ope as has never been at
| tempted. If | am premature in addressing you
| you will pardon my assurance. Having been
| bred to the sea, have sailed in and commanded
| some of the fastest ships out of America. /
have seen yachts OF every nation cruising.
| The moulds Of the fastest yacht ever built. and
the most perfect sea-going qualities are yet in
| existence. These nOulds applied to q hull of
say $50 tons, O. m, will give the finest lines ever
| secured to any yacht and attain a speed never
| yet arrived at with canvass.
Assuming you have the yacht ready Tor COM
mission. come out with q challenge to the
yachts of the world Of your class first classl to
sail a race around the world to the starting
! point Let the stakes be magnificent, worthy
| the competing for; the racers to assemble be-
fore the city of New Orleans, the start to be
made from line due south from Eads' east jet
| ty; from that moment each yacht to be free and
untramme1ed as to route.
Such challenge emanating from the new
| DOTu southern 1hCuL CluD WOuIu give IL BJduu-
ing before he gentlemen of the yachting frater-
nifty SURPRISING anything yet attempted and
cast to oblivion the exertions of London and
New York.
And have no hesitancy, sir, In saying that
with this yacht, built and rugged under my SUI
pervision and sailed under my command that
will lay the prize, however large, in the lap Of
the Southerns.
submit this paper for your consi Ieration.
What glorious struggle such racel England
France and one or two Russians, also the cracks
of New York and Boston would surely be in as
competitors.
If you deem the idea worthy. would be hap
py to confer with you at any time convenient to
yourself.
With considerations of esteem, and we'll
wisher of the Southern Yacht Club. ! am, sir.
yours truly. THOMAS B. ROGERS,
60 Union street. First District,
ADDENDA.-I will give you an idea Of my route
In such struggle:
Out the Florida stream. Just north of Bermu-
da. crossing the LAT, 80 deg long. so deg. cross
ing the equator at long. Is deg passing east of
Trinidad, Just north Of Tristan d'Aehunha.
thence TO IS deg south In the long Of rs deg east
straight away tgreat circle saiiinRj right round
the S<lehes lying hefoe9 EesEeEss &aiesso Cape