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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29


longed for the discovery of some process by
which their bagasse-the remnant Of the cane
after the juice has been expressed therefrom-
could be put to useful account. Machinery has
been Invented by which It could be converted
into fuel. but 1t has been found by experiment
to be q too expensive process.
Mr.. Charles Lauga, of this city. has invented
machine. for which he has obtainef a patent
By which are separated the resinous substances
WAX. silica. etc. from bagasse. thereby pro-
ducing a Iigneous fibre almost pure that COM
pares equally with other. we'll known vegetable
poses. such as spinning, and the manufacture
OF rope and stock for the fabrication OF pa
per. The mechanical and chemical process
the length and strength OF the fibre. and is SO
simple as to give every assurance OF Its econ
on Y and practicabity This fibre isl claimed
pr1o rod that are now In popular use.
been substituted for rags. is the small amount
OF labor required to transform It into q state
ready for use; It's cheapness, the crude material
verified into paper without mixture with other
substances, thus comparing favorably with rag
pulp It's strength and great adaptability for
consideration IN the manufacture OF paper.
1t Is estimated that the State OF Louisiana
Sssr % tons Of b
OF the State from 600 to 900 per an
mum from a residue which is now an expense
to-day can within twenty-four hours, By Mr.
Lauga.s machine. be converted Into white pulp
ready for making choice paper. and at greatly
ff e price from that oil manufacturing pulp
We advise our planting friends and all In
ferested parties to call on Mr.. Lauga at No. 10
fnRs OF his machinery. together with samples
OF the paper pulp made from bagasse.
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Fifty new Pleyel pianos at Grunewald Hall.
Bells suits for $40. Just think Of 1t!
PLUCK FOR PLUCK.

Last night we received the visit Of our amia.
BILE friend. Robert g. Musgrove. who communi-
Gated to us letter from Mr.. John Crotty, dated
Galveston. December 90 Mr.. Crotty will be re-
membered as the winner OF the single-scull
race in last years regatta. His letter ia In
answer to q challenge from Mr. Muserove to
row single scull match In this city. a distance
OF five miles or less. Pluck for pluck. Mr..
and chooses the longest distance-f1ve miles.
The match will take place Immediately follow
Ing the races Of the 1T. John Rowing Club, on
The race will doubtless be an exciting one
for both men have skill and high mettle
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COTTON COMPRISING.
NEW ORLEANS, December %. 1s7l

NEW ORLEANS. December IS. 1878.
To the Editor Of the Democrat:
Our attention has recently been called to an
article in your issue of December Is, under the
head Of Rapid Cotton COMPRISING" It is
therein stated that while the Cham pion Press Of
this city turns out 80 bales per hour other modern
improved presses turn out an average of so |;
that while the Champion d. livers mean pres
sure OF 1905 tons on each BALE other modern
presses exert pressure OF 1000 tons: that the
Champion consumes less than 10 pounds of
These are certainly very extraordinary. sta e.
ments. As We have built in the last IS months
Is OF these modern presses, We ask room to
show that the absurdity OF the above compari-
son IL only excelled by Its untruthfulnees. The
fifteen Morse presses have cylinders ranging
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GREAT SALE OF THE SEAsoN.-The attention of
our readers is specially invited to the peremp-
tory sale Of those splendid sugar estates adver-
tised under order of the United States Circuit
Court. in the matter Of the Consolidated Asso-
citation OF the Planters Of Louisiana. which Is to
take place on Monday. the thirtieth instant. at
the st. Charles Auction Exchange. as an
nounced by O. e. Girardey. auctioneer For
terms and full particulars see the descriptive
advertisement and plans At sale.
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LADIES' ORPHAN AID ASSOCIATION
BALL.

The ball OF the Ladies' Orphan Aid Associa-
ton. given last night at st. Paricks Hall, was,
In every respect. success and most enjoya-
Bile affair. which passed off without an occur
renee to. In the least, mar the pleasure OF the
evening.
The ball was given for the benefit OF the Ger
man Orphan Asylum, and the ladies have
with which their work Of charity was crowned.
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THE MILITARY MATCH TO-DAY.

The Continental Guards having won the COM
pany trophy last Sunday for the first time, will
have to 60 to the butts again to-day to measure
skill and nerve with the other city teams. Six
teams have again entered. and every one of
them fully determined to win the trophy or
force finer shooting than ever before displayed
prizes for outside shooting. Capt. seiph having
selected glorious birds for the occasion. WHY
is II that the German Regiment and Orleans
Artillery have no contestipg teams? The
match will begin again at IL O'clock M, sharp.
SO let every competitor be promptly on hand.
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sTATE-HOUsE NOTES.

The State Board Of Education will meet in a
few days. as Prof. Lusher has several fmpor-
tant matters to lay before the board
Col. Hardee and Major Harrod were In their
office yesterday, examining the plans for the
repairs OF the Bonnet Care crevasse.
G9y. Nichols was very busy yesterday. re-
ture.. Several State officials called upon his
Excellency; for what purpose it was not
learned.
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We acknowledge the kindness OF the United
Lodges OF the Independent Order of B'nai
Birth Of New Orleans In inviting the DEMOCRAT
to be represented ut the ceremonies Of the
Lodge Of Sorrow" to be held this evening at
the Synagogue Of the Dispersed Of Judah. on
Carondelet street. In memory Of their deceased
brothers who died last summer. The ceremo-
MES will include prayer and an opening
address by the Rev. Jos. ii. M. Chumaceiro, an
address and eulogy In German by Bro. Sol
Marx. an grafton In English by Bro Max Dink-
elspiel, and sacred music under the direction
Of MIR. B. Bruenn.. Among the soloists we no
tice the names Of Mrs Alice Schwartz Miss
hannah Pokorny. Miss Ida Reiman, Miss Minna
Wolfe and Mr.. A. Gugenheim.
The doors OF the Synagogue will open OF $3.50
and close at O'Clock sharp.
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Y. N. G. C. BALL.

large and select company last night assem-
bled at Exposition Hall. the occasion being the
annual soiree Of the Young Mems Gymnastic
Club. The festivities were kept up to an early
hour In the morning, and when the com pany
dispersed they carried with them many pleas
ant memories OF the night,
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watch Him.

Last evening man who gave his name =
Anderson. No 1888 Rampant street, and ASKED Is
look at some watches. One was laid on ~
counter for his inspection. and he immedfatelv
seized It and went out of the door and dawn ~
street at . 2:40 gait. Mr.. Andersen iollove6
and y his cries attracted the att1nticn q on
and locked him up In the Third Y2Ss5ncf ~.
ton. the watch being still IN his poo66GSicn.
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suB-TnEAsuRY RECEIPTS.
10 receipts at the sub-treasury on Friday
THE LOCAL INsPEcToRs ARE MOVING

THE LOCAL INSPECTORS ARE MOVING
In the matter Of discipline among officers on
Gapts. johnson aud Mofratt gave notice about
| 2 week ago that In the district Of New Orleans
censes OF others Of steam vessels discovered
under the influence Of liquor, on or of duty.
The inspectors disclaim any Intention to inter
desire 1t to be understood that captains, engi-
neers, mates and pilots must not get intoSi-
The following a case Of suspension In point.
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES LOCAL INSPECTORS J
OF Steam Vessels,
New Orleans, December az, 1878.
Decision In the case OF Vim. De Haven. epgi-
peer. charged with being under the influence Of
liquor while on duty.
L appears IN evidence that on the ninth in
paolty Of second engineer on the steamer viii
lie. wac found to be Intoxicated and was unable
to work. and was also seen on different occa-
In view Of the aforesaid facts. we have this
day. In accordance with the requirements Of
section section a.so Revised Statutes suspended bis
thirty days from the date hereof and nosd
q. b. JOHNSON,
u. 8. Local Inspectors.
The two local inspectors were yesterday
busily engaged In taking the testimony OF wit
nesses rel tive to the late collision between the
which happened on the ninth OF last December.
The facts Of the collision were reported at the
time. and the damage accruing from It amount.
ed to $500. or there ibOuts, the Henry Frank
being the sufferer.
THE POST OFFICE.
Last evening. from Washington city, there ar
rived at the st. Charles Hotel Dr. O. r. McDon-
aid. Superintendent Of the Money Order Sys-
La Rue Harrison. Special Agent OF the same
Department, who, after having been through
the offices OF the various cities OF the North
have come to our city on a tour OF ms pacfiOn
MI. Harrison Will. white here, devote consfd-
cradle time to the subject OF grading the clerks
undsr ths system preyaiinr hars .ng Is
perform. and also examine the question as to
whether a reduction in force cannot be made
management of the larger postoff1ces. and his
trip South is to improve mail facilities here
Bells $40 suits are the prettiest things out.
Qtoinuax md Rnaho .ia.x.. - n..~~.~.iXn
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Attempted suicide.

| A Mrs. Margaret Dickson attempted suicide
last evening By jumping into the river from
mid stream. Her clothing. however, buoyod
her up and she was rescued and taken to the
Eighth Precinct Station, where restoratfyee vero
| applied and dry clothing furnished. She -
| leges family troubles as the cause Of her at.
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E. Bell. % st. Charles street. $50 suits.

II you want good watch doctor-a man who
will make an old or played-out watch as good
as new. 60 to Emile Lang. No. 1l7 Dumaine
street. who has also on hand q large stock OF
jewelry and watches.
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The mule Of car No. los on Thursday Knocked
down and dangerously injured an old colored
woman go years OF age named Mrs. Isidore.
After the accident she was conveyed to her
residence on st. Philip. between Where and
t Robertson etee0ts.
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At about $50 o'clock yesterday Isaac Brooks
colored. while crossing the staging to the
steamboat kehlor. was suddenly seized with q
fit and fell from the staging into the river and
was drowned -
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PERSONAL.

Mr. Howard G. Goodwin. Of that staunch
DEMOCRATIC journal. the Colfax Chronicle, fa-
| reports very stalwart and satisfactory state OF
feeling among the Democrats OF the Red river
section. 1870
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Died from Her 1piurie..

Mrs. Abrahamson. who was an abookfno,v
burned on Friday by the explosion Of q coal oil
can. died yesterday ct her reeidence. no. Is
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Burned.

Mary Finn. four years Of aga, was severely
burned about the body yeste rdav1 from har
clothes igpiting at CRATE ire. --A A01
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cussed. and would probably remain. until after
the meeting OF Congress. In statu quo.
= In the customs department the special agents
are still bard Ct work NOV on the auditors
money In the cashiers hands. After finishing
with their inquiry into the several Offices. It IL
supposed they will commence a thorough In
quiry into the O. A. Whitney d 90. bonded
warehouse case. which has created such an ex-
element about The Collectors office.
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY
has about completed the payment Of the Me-
have not come UP for their drafts. After the
holidays are over the late election cases will be
taken up at once and pressed through but SO
far az could be learned the old whisky cases
would not be touched for some time.
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Bells $40 suits are the prettiest things out
.LoDGE OF SORROW"

Steinway and Knabe pianos at Grunewalt
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E. Bell. % st. Charles street. $50 suits.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
SBeciexg We. gs3
CONCERETNG ADEEkTIstN'! NOTICE OF
LIABILITY TO SPECTAI.TANEs.S &C.


TREAS ki l'ErAHTMEHT, }
Diilte OF intrlG! PtVtnHe.
Washington, February II, 1877. }
Hne Annual Notice OF the Liability to Spccid.
Taxes S1"rid ." ~ ,EtISec by Collectors i'll tie
following i"f1h' VIZ:
FDRM or AlpyEETIsEyENTl
>,Cr,r,.r, r. : rN-rrI~t,>.,1 ,,,,.,,,, cp,,
->'i l. - - any, ~ ''r' IN l l. 0i l.
IlAL 'AAiS.
Under the Revised STATUTES Of tha United
states. Sectors 49,, 1927, $685. ana 32sq every
1,prson pugaget! III any business, .iynrotj0u or
fm,,]oyucnt which rpu&lq.> him H4hIe TO Il
snccial tax is required 10 J.. cure o,,d pInrr anil
lcr1, c0gts3.icuou5iY in III" CShii&h Hru or ,'ace
OF business Il S HAN1I ti"lDtii,. Ne payuvnt of
said special tax for the spccill-tax wear hcgin-
ming May /, 1875. SHctIon32l4. Revised statutes,
dcsi.sllutes who ere liable to sptrta! tax. ! re-
turn as prescribed en- FuIll l. is also reJ,irtd
by Iupc OF every person liable to special tax as
above. Screj'C Pc1IHtir& are prescribed for non
compliance with the foregoing requirements.
or for continuing in business after April 3d. 1878,
without payment OF tax.
Application should he made to L. Fontelier
Deputy Collector UI Internal Revenue, at New
iberia.
This advertisement should he inserted in such
papers. not eTCeCdiHy 0Hr IN ecch county in sany
case. as may be best calculated to reach all
classes of special-taX payers. The number OF
insertions must not exceed four for trcekty is
sues. or sir for daily issues.
Attention is called to rates for advertising,
prescribed in Sections S53 ana S54, Revised Stat
utes, which read as follows:
"SEC. S53 FOrpubShn@ any notice, or order,
required by law, or the lawful order of any
court Depart uent, bureau or other person. in
any newspaper, forty cents per folio for
the first insertion, and twenty cents per folio
for each subsequent insertion
"SEC. 854. The term t0liO. in this chapter,
shall mean one hundred words. counting each
figure as a word. When there are over fifty
and under one hundred words they shall be
counted as one folio; but a less number than
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11

On motion the report of the Committee was
approved and ordered to be spread upon the
minutes and that the bonds of the Treasurer
and Collector be cancelled.
The same Committee also reported favorably
upon the following claims viz:
c. c. Duson Jail fees $40 90
c. NJ. Thompson stationary &c.. l 80
Adolph St:tgg registration of voters of the
corporation Is 90
G.. Mayo drugs. 4 rs
c. NJ. Thompson removing dead animals
and burying pa,lper -.-.--..-... 10 90
J. W. Jackson advertising names of delln-
quent tax payers 7..-.....-.-...1 IS 90
i. S. Taylor Justice of peace fees. .-.....-. 80
On motion the board adjourned sine. die.
JAMES RAY, President
Attest: O. VOORHEES,, Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
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Powders az" the Only preparation known that
Will cure Consumption and all diseases of
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Our faith III them, and also to convince you
that they are no humbug, Will forward to
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We don't want your money until you are per-
fectly satisfied OF their curative powers. II
Your Ife is worth saving, don't delay in giving
these Powders a trial, as they will surely
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Price, for large box, $500, sent to any part Of
the United States or Canada, by mail, on re-
cept OF price. Address,
ASH e. ROBBINS,
dec 22-1y 360 Fulton ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
T'ae Confederate Soldiers
RETURN, OR TIE LOST CAUSE.

A magnificent picture. beautiful III design
and artistic in execution. 1t represents Con
icderate soldier after the war returning to MS
home. which he finds ruined by shot and shell,
i',oiiing lonely and deSOlIte, In front OF the
ruined cottage, telling a sad tale Of the nuseres
OF war. afc two graves with rude crosses, on
one OF which some friendly hand has hung a
%'lrl;tnd. The graves are nverhung by a weep
ing willCw, III the SHADOW o. v ich stands the
returned soldier with bowed head, il thing
lag o. he past. To the right the calm river
aud rising moon indicate peace and rest. The
stars seen through he trees represent the South
err Cross, drHrcd over the graves, an emblem
OF the Confederate flag us well a harbnger
Of brighter ,tayA to come. The flood of glorious
Moonlight streaming through the trees and re-
hccting on the peaceful river adds to the SELL
tment and beauty of the scene and its sur
rouniings. No description of this gem OF art
viii do It jIistrnit must be seen. 1t is q pic
turc that Will touch every southern heart and
should find place i'll every southern home. 1t
is II X Is inches i'll size, on heavy plate paper.
one copy Will be sent by mail, i'll 4 pastc-board
roller. to any address, postpaid, on receipt Of
% cts. three copies for 80 cts or six for 81, i'll
currency or postage stamps. Agents wanted
everywhere, to sell this and variety of other
popular cheap pictures. No money required
until they sold. No trouble to sell them
Send stamp for our catalogue and terms.
Address,
A. CREGAR & Co, Publishers,
| dec. % l6S Market St, Chattanooga; Tenn.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
Report of the Grand FURY OH Public
Roads.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
4

CCAIE DE LOUISIANA,
Parish Of ST. Landry.
The Grand Jurors of the State of Louisiana,
duly iupaneled, sworn and charged to inquire
within and for the Body Of the Parish OF st;
Landry, State aforesaid, and specially charged
to inquire into the condition of the pubic
roads and Rri9 ges in the Parish aforesaid, res
peGtfuily submit the following report; Ihat
from their own knowledge ard information re-
ceived the public roads i'll the Parish OF Ht.
Landry are in general in good order exreptng
the road leading through Taylor's lane and the
crossing at Kings bridge which require some
work to be done thereon Immediately, sald TWO
roads being ut the present time almost lmpas-
sible. But they would report that the Bridges
throughout the Parish are in very bad c0ndI-
ton and even dangerous to the travelling pub
lie, and the Road O7erseer's complain thag
thew can obtain no lumber to repair and bulld
snid bridges, therefore the Grand Jurors would
recommend that the Police Jury Of the Parish
of St. Landry take immediate steps to furnish
the lumber required for the repairing and
building Of said bridges.
Respectfully submitted,
Foreman of the Grand jury.
F. PERRODTN, District Attorney,
A true copy: 3. MARTEL, by. Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
oHt1 ih1 LA Il
Attest: O. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
Proceedings Of the Board Of Police of
the Town of Opegousas.
MONDAY, April 8th. 1875

MONDAY, April sth, 1878.
This being the day appointed for a meeting
of the Board of Police of the Town OF Ope-
lousas, the following members of said Board,
elected ON the LIST instant, rs per certificate OF
Election and oath OF office recorded and on file
in the office of the Clerk Of the District Court
of the Parish OF st. Landry, were present, to-
wit DIR. James Ray, Victor Lastrapes, Chas.
n. Ealer, 2. +. Lefebvre, G. Mayo, Emile Do
nato, and VIM. 6. Bell.
DR.. James Ray presiding.
On motion Dr. James Ray was elected by
reclamation as President of the Board Of Police
of the Town of Opelousas.
On motion of Mr.. Ealer Resolved, that the
salaries of officers for this term, be and they
are hereby fixed the same as the last term.
There being no applicants for any. OF the
offices under this Board.
On motion, all the officers OF the old Board
were reelected by reclamation to their same
offices. -,
On motion Resolved, that the bonds of the
Treasurer and Collector be fixed the same as In
1875.
VIM. G. Bell were appointed Street Commls
On motion the Board adjourned to meet OF
JAMES RAY, President.
Attest. O. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
Eis6 of e5asSG7'Ss
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry.
Be 1t known that we, the undersigned mem
beers of the Jury Commission, did on TINS tne
Goth day of February A. D., 1885, meet at the
Clerks office in the town of OpelOusas, parish
of st. Landry, for the purpose of drawing jury
for the April term of the Sth District Court,
parish OF ST. Landry, under section 5, act A or
the regular session OF 1877, and all the members
being present, except c. Mayo, John Slmms,
one OF said members, III presence OF the otllefs,
drew from the general Venire box, one at a
time the names OF the following fifty persons
to compose the grand and petit jurors, for the
first week OF said court, commencing MONDAY,
the cod day OF April A. D., 1873. list OF whom
was then and there kept by / he Clerk or Court,
James O. Chachere and in our Judgment a
Jury being required for the second and third
week of the term we then and there proceeded
as in drawing the first fifty jurors. to draw
thirty additional names to serve as petlt jurors
for the second week, and thirty additional
names to serve as petit jurors for the third
week of the term of said Court; and we the
Clerk and Commissioners did then and there
place the names drawn as aforesaid, for each
separate week in seperate envelopes and sealed
and Endorsed the same with the week, for which
| they were respectively drawn which said en-,
vel0pes containing said names We're then ana
| there placed by us in a jury box, provided fol
| the purpose which after depOsiting said names
| therein as aforesaid, was sealed and locked by
u.s. and placed in the custody OF the CLERK OF
| the Court for the use at the next term OF Court
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11

dhAAA CAN'T BE MADE BY EVERY
SS9D agent every month in the business
We furnish, but those willing to work can easily
earn dozen dollars day right in their own
localities. Have noroom TO explain here. Bust
ness pleasant and honorable Women, and
boys and girls do as well as men. We will, fur
nish you a complete OUTFIT free. The business
pays better than anything else We Will bear
exnensp of starting you. Particulars free
Write and See Farmers and mechanics, their
sons and daughters and all classes in need Of
paving work at home, should write to us and
learn ali about the work at once Now is the
time. Don't delay.
Address TRUE & CO.,
iune 30-1v Augusta. Maine.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-05-11
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FALLING SICKNESS
Or

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trial, and be convinced of their curative pow
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Price, for large box. $500 or boxes for $40 90,
sent by mail to any part Of United States or
Canada on receipt of price, orby express, c. o. D.
Address, ASH & ROBBINS,
dec 22-ly $50 Fulton ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.