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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-05-01
an,i Glasgow.

The cast drift GU the recently opened 600
level is being pushed vigorously forward
TO crosscut anil open up the ora vein at
that depth. Tho water In the shaft gives
but little trouble aud Is easily handled by
the pumps. Everything IL working we'll
and the sinking will soon be resumed TO
prospect the ore vein at still greater
leUtls.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
THE COURTS.
snCoND DISTRICT uouar.
Henry Fernand Fazende prays TO be emanci-
THIRD DISTRICT CouHT.

Yesterday this courtroom presented the
appearances Of an election poll In the case Of
Or. Chastant vs. John G. Roche, in which is
involved the Office Of coroner, thefe were
brought into court as evidence the sixty bal
lOt-boxts Of the city precincts and tho jury
will have To examine their eotitsilts. The ease
promises to lust some time.
VIM. A. Elmote has entered suit In this
court against Allen Jumel, Auditor Of Public
Accounts, representing that at the general
election held In the parish Of Orleans Novein-
Der 4, 1879, he was duly elected Judge of the
Eighth District Court that he took the oath OF
Office as such Judge ON the twenty first day
of November, 1879. and he was duly colniuis-
stoned by the Governor and entered on the dis
charge Of his duty OH the said twenty-first day
Of November. That by the constitution the
terms Of office Of judges of district courts
was fixed at four years, and the salary was
fixed at $4,000 per annuln. to DO paid quarterly
by the State Treasurer. upon their own war
rant upon The Auditor Of Public Accounts.
And petitioner shows that he is entitled to
the sum of s2n,o0o. payable quarterly on his
own warrant, from the State OF Louisiana. be-
Ing the amount OF his salary for the term of
four years. aud that he has demanded from
the Auditor the said sum In quarterly pay
ments, which demand has been refused.
Wherefore he ptayE for mandanus against
said Auditor. ordering him to Issue warrants
for petitioners salary ae Judge of said Eighth
District Court, amounting to the sutn Of
x2n,nnn
The writ was issued and made returnable on
the twrntv4thild Instant
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
A Queer Millionaire.
fsan Francisco Call Paris Latter


Baron Soilliere was u wealthy Orcano-
Bonapartist banker. He purchased the fa-
nous Partisan palace of the wealthy iinan-
cier, Hope. The baron left his fortune TO his
sons; the youngest continues the banking
business, and the eldest Roger, enjoys him
self The only daughter is tho Princess de
Saigon, a well-known leader of the fashion
able world and separated from her husband.
Roger had n fortune Of 100000 francs a year,
in addition to 100000 francs left him by his
father. He. chose to live. IN very humble
lodging, and did not ut all fare, sumptuonsly
every day. His relatives have demanded that
his fortune be placed under the control of u
conseil jtdicidire; that is, to declare him u
minor though aged thirty-two years. Among
some OF Rogers eccentricities he had a weak
ness for buying W, all the horses beaten at the
races, hoping that, sooner or later, the last
would be first; he had steam vessel for kill
ing seals by machinery; he invented per-
petual motion. like many Of his predecessors,
and an electrical regulator for locomotives,
that no one could comprehend nor he himself
explain; at the club, whoever won his money
he instantly set to work to have them assas-
sinated
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

A lady contributes to the Nc,r Jerusalem
Messenger, for the information of the chill
dren, little result of her observation in nat
ural history. 1t is the way puss has of show
ing when she Is thirsty and when she has
drank enough "If she wants milk writes
this observant lady. you will notice that her
long tail stands straight out like banner
Give her a saucer and watch her tail; as she
eagerly laps the milk the tail gradually droops
from its position, falling lower and lower until
it rests on the floor. Then Pussy has finished
her drink, and wants no more. Try it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

THE New ORLEANS INSURANCE CoMpANy.--H
gives us pleasure to direct the attention Of our
readers to the annual statement of this com
pany, published In another column Of our
paper. This institution was established In 1906
IA few months before some of us were born
and we believe is. next to one Philadelphia
company the oldest In the country. Through
all the changes and chances OF this life 1t has
pursued the even tenor Of It's way. and stands
now erect and prosperous. The not profits of
the company for the past year foot up sloo.-
415 a. while III assets amount to s619 595. as ap
praised Mt their market cash value. The board
Of directors have resolved to pay to stock
holders u semi.nn interest dividend of s
per cent on The capital stock. The affairs Of
this insurance company have been conducted
with ability Judgment and aagaety. and great
credit Is due for the admirable administrative
abilities they have displayed to Mr.. Tuyes. the
president. and Mr.. Hincks. the secretary. as
well us to tho board Of directors.
City LICENSES for 1878 payable to January az.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

The voice of the starlit cat never sounds to
better advantage than in these frosty, clear
and silent winter nights. Sometimes it is diff
fcult to distinguish prolonged note on the
upper register from the closing wall OF trum-
pet solo. The cat lasts longer and has trifie
more power, an will stop quicker for brick
than The trumpet will; that is all the differ
pnap
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

NOT GUILTY
Assauting police officer l.. Murphy.
SENTENCED.
Assault and battery-F Pcrzzco. three
months in the Parish Prison.
CONTINUED.
Rnpe--Ametlee Pierre and Theodore Schelf-
efstcin
ON TRIAL.
Grand larceny-Wm. Won Sachs. charged
with stealing from Martin Hausei's residence,
at the corner of Exchange Alley and Custom
house street on the thirteenth of October,
jcwery etc. valued at $500.
Oliver Murphy, Won Sachs' accomplish has
disappeared. His bond was forfeited. David
Douglas being surety for $1,000. Judge George
II. Braughn appears as counsel for the prosecu-
ton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

"T'll bet make him break it in week, =
urged by his betrothed, take the pledge at a
public temperance meeting. The effort was
Successful, and when the young man came to
his senses he was so much mortified that he
went upon spree which ended with his death
in q few days.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
WENdEH's GARDEN.
Nos. IL and Ii Bourbon street,
II. WENGER, Proprietor,

Has been newly freseoed, and is now the FIN
EST HALL In the South. The artistic improve.
mont Of, the hall was opened to public inspec.
IN.
A large number Of European and American
papers aiwars on file,
Three rooms for ladies and families, with sep.
arnte entrance.
The largest Orchestrion In the world playt
from II O'Clock a, m. to ~ m,
Philip Best's MILWAUKEE LAGER BEER q,
Five Cents glass. ocl7 Gm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

City licenses for 1878 payable to january
with 10 per cent discount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
MISS LOUISE pOMEROy.

Supported by Fords Baltimore Dramatic Com
plny.
Thursday-As YOU LIKE IT.
Friday-Farewell II fit of LOUISE POM
BR0Y, the now md powerful dlhma from
the French. entitled GEMMA
Sntu day MatlneeaTW bLFTH NIGHT.
saturday Night-GEMMA.
January 2t-MLLB. AIMfE'S season of Opera
Bouffe. jn17
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
FRENCH DRAMATIC COMPANY.

u THUWHIJNf III FNTNNf. JWHUWTy IT,
LES yaEUx CARTOONS,
Comedy In five acts by Sardou,
SATURDAY MATINEE Mt ~ O'Clock.
LES MEMORIES DU DEARIE,
LA pARTIE DE rIQUEr.
Each matinee ticket will give right to the
drawing Of THREE VALUABLE PRIZES.
Saturday Evening--LES DOMfNOfE5 ROSES
LIE FEU AU CONVENT.
Sunday Evening-IL A 10 ANS on LES
INCENDtAtRES. Drama In three acts and six
tableaux. LES TROt5 EPICtERS, Vaudeville In
three acts.
Shortly the latest great Partisan success
BEBE.
init
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
Bf HtG IUFtfsI1NDII Ns3
MARDI GRAS,

The FIFTH DAY OF MARCH. 1873. is set apart
and ordained rs the Grand Fete Day Of His
Most Gracious Majesty. the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

VARIETIES THEATRE.

B1IAKEsPEAREAN COMEDY.
Last nights of the brilliant Shakespeareai
artistic,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18

City licenses for 1878 payable to January a.
with 10 per cent discount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
EDICT XXI.

To all whom these presents shall come
Greeting:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
King of the Carnival,

and dedicated to the annual visit Of His Majesty
to the Royal Capital. 1t is hereby ordained and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

The argus seems to have now adopted
the idea it so long ridiculed that "a national
debt.is national .blessing.".
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

THE Ohio Republicans hope to elect ten
Congressmen to-day. But the chances are
against their securing that number.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08
,ERMs $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE

THE alleged appeal for aid addressed by the
Ohio Republican committee to the national
banks is pronounced forgery by that COM
mittee. Forgery is familiar instrument
with the Greenbackers, and was freely used
by them in the Maine campaign. 1t is one
Of the means by which they hope to effect a
financial REFORM"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

TIE MAINE STATE FKESS
Is published every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50
year, If paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
81 so per square, daily first week: rs cents per
week after; three insertions. less, S100; contnu-
ing every other day after first week, SO cents.
Halt square, three insertions. or less rs cents; one
week, Sl.0O; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUCTIoN
SALEs $500 per square per week; three inser tione
or less S1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
and 50 OTIS per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

WE are driving considerable coal and iron
trade with England, but the profit from iron
is as yet only matter of expectation. The
plan has been adopted to give stove to every
purchaser of fixed amount of coal. The
sellers of course go on the assumption that
there will be call for the stoves when the
English once discover how good they are.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

A VENETIAN manufacturer is now making
women's hats of spun glass. If the glass be
transparent the hats will be good to wear at
entertainments. Either something of this
sort must be done or the eminently practical
suggestion made some time since by an es-
teemed contemporary that people at the The.
atre take off their heads-and presumably
carry them under their arms until the cur
tain fall-be adopted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

A WINTER campaign in Afghanistan is not
pleasant thing to contemplate in view of
the British reverse there years ago. But If
the English deem it necessary to secure the
khyeer and Bolan Passes at once, the at
tempt will be made. British pluck is equal
to ANYTHING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08
Our New York Letter.

The Currency Qaestion Again-How 10
Retard the Reiurl of Prosperiiy-The
New York Canvass-Tammany and
Anti Tammnny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08
THAT was a happy comparison made b

$1,000 WesS - AAsRPy SONP~aAS0A AAeSoS ~
Senator Hoar the other night. Mr.. Blaine
had spoken of the losing battle in Maine. He
was followed by Senator Hoar, who said:
Our distinguished friend from Maine spoke of
the contest in which his State had been en-
gagged as losing battle. think his antagon-
ist might say as Gen. Gage did after the Bun
ker Hill victory: "Another such victory will be
the ruin of me-" No, my friends, the Ameri-
cans at Bunker Hill were driven out.of their in
trenchments, It'll true, as the Republicans in
Maine have been driven for a brief period out
of theirs, but they taught the entire continent
that the spirit, the courage, the faith, the intel
lect, the intelligence of New England were en-
listed in death struggle on the side Of liberty.
The people in Maine have taught larger and
broader continent that the intelligence, coar-
age, virtue, faith of New England are enlisted
under his lead (pointipg to Mr.. Blsine) in a
death struggle to preserve the faith of the peo-
pie. And might, perhaps. carry this parallel
little farther The next great battle of that
war was one in which the people of Massachu-
setts took considerable part
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

Now this is quite toe awfully bad. Here is
the irresponsible "Gath" describ bing that Pur-
itan of the Senate, Mr.. Edmunds, as being
'conviviar', and having ''the accomplish
ments of good fellow, turn for poker,
a liking for punch, and interest in a fast
horse" If ever Mr.. Senator Edmunds gets
his eye on "Gath" he will pierce the great
newspaper romancer with his cold glance
and then the hearse will be ordered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08
IHE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 8.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

POLITICS are getting hot in the West. The
Illinois State Register calls the editor of the
Peoria Democrat ''the damnest fool in
Illinois," That is saying good deal. There
are great many claimants to the title and
the Register may get into trouble by its rash
decision,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PUB LISHING co,
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
AT 1os EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year paid in ad-
vance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
ournal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

"BUTLEE flags are flying all over the
State," says the Boston Globe. Then if But
Ter is defeated he will have the consolation of
knowing that he has made handsome profit
on bunting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-08

OF Slater, the new Senator from Oregon,
little is known. But, as he declared himself
in speech made the other night, hard
money man, much may be expected.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
THE DEFEAT, or rNroLERANrs. M .

THE DEFEAT, OF INTOLERANTs.
The bigots of Pennsylvania met signal
defeat on Monday in the House of Repre-.
senta'iyes at Harrisburg, by tablins the
Sunday bill. A few persons calling tben-
selves the Sabbath Association, atten vt,d
10 have a bill passed which would have
closed the Academy of Fine Arts, the Zoo
logical Gardens, and the Academy ~
Natural Sciences on Sunday. The protest
against the bill was headed by Archbishop
WOOD, aid the Rev. DR.. Furuess, and mapv
leading and liberal men, who rightly
thousht that the workingmen and their
FAMILIES ought to have an opportunity of
visiting these institutions'' upon the only
oay they can go. The world moves--awav
from Puritanism.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
DEATH OF A MILLIONAIRE M1sRR.4


An inventory hiss been taken Of tho prop
erty Of the late Jerry ITallis, an eccentric
old bachelor, who died near Cincinnati ~
Gently in circumstances Of actual want, ssndf
it tully bears out the stories that wereq cnr- =
rent as to Ills great wealth. He had ltitless
to about 900 acres Of, land located in Q
different States of the West and South In
Cincinnati alone he owned 40 houses, 10 ofl
them In one block, and in Hamilton county ).
outside of Cincinnati, he had not less than
900 acres Of valuable land. He had 10000
acres in Kentucky, a recent purchase,
~oith about $1,000 and $4,000 in Iowa
for which hewas lately offered s1e an acre.
He also had large amount in govern
mert securities, investing at one time $780,"
o0O His taxes In Hamilton county, last
year amounted to $4,000. He has a nephew
and ether relatives living here, and IT Is be-
l'eved that he left q will, but search up to
the present time has failed to discover the
document. It Is expected that litigation
will follow, and lawyers are looking for fst
picklngs. 4' s''f .;.tE4moD sfia
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
THEAcoNEERENcE.

CHEsTsRTowN, March 1o.-The Confer.
ence Education Society reported $50 s1-
pended in aid of young men preparing for
the ministry, $500 in the treasury. The
Bible Committs recommended its reading
at family worship and in Sunday schools.
Mr, Mollach moved the abolition Of Freed
mans Aid Anniversary, but the colored del
egates to the general conference Of the A.
+, Church having been elected, deemed it
best to hold one there. M. Caldwell read
report on the general education and re-
quests every pastor to secure astudent for
the Academy and for Wesleyan College, and
to have $4,000 apportioned, to the Confer
Ii Resolutions touching the Board Of Kis-
sions to Africa, In memory Of Nc" "Baer. de-
ceased, were passed by unanimous vote.
New Castle was selected for the seat of tie
next session. '-' ''".
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

George Alexander Clsrkson, colored
boy about Is years Of age was run over
and killed on the Delaware Western Rail-
road on Monday afternoon .- about 2.Sl
o'clock. Clarkson jumped on the special
freight in this city, intending to steal a
ride to Hockessin. AT Southwool the
train stopped and on its starting, in attempt
ing to jump on, he slipped and fell under
the wheels, which mangled his body dread
fully killing him instantly. 49,.
Coroner Rose was notified, and held
an inquest yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
over the remsinins, when verdict of death
was rendered by being accidently run over
by Delaware Western train. ...
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
LIGHT BREAKING.

a recent visit to the lumber regions of
rennsy'vania enables us to say that busi-
ness is rapidly improving there. The
whole population are busy sending down
rats to Lock Haven, where lumber is now
fetching 20 per cent. advance over the
price OF last year This is the answer in
part to the defeat of the gold bug scheme,
of depressing the industry of our people.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20

Counterfeit trade dollars are circulating
10 Boston. ...l
DEcoRATED.-In recognition of valuable
services In cause OF science AMI literature In
Germany, the Emperor Of Germany has
g conferred the order of q knight of the
Grown Of Prussia of the third class upon
Mr.. Nicholas Trubner, the eminent publisher
in London. MI. r.Trubrer has had his labors
on former occasions, recognized by the King
of Sweden, Grand Duke of Baden, and
others, from whom he has received decora~
tions.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
A SHOOTING CASE.
AMAN sHoRgoR NOT PAYING A DEBT.

MAN sHOTsBoR NOT PAYING A DEBT.
SNew Hill, MD March Isl. J, Eng
ish, proprietor of the principal hotel at
Chincoteague, shot Stephen Polite through
the body. Polite is still living, but there is
no hope of his recovery. The wounded
man owed English some money, and it is
stated that English threatened to shoot bim
if the money was rot paid by Saturday. It
was not paid, and Eoglish deliberately shot
Polite with buckshot. English was arrests
ed, and the constable started with him TO
Drummondton jail, but English escaped on
the way and is still at large. :, ., s. s.,.s.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
MARATIME NEWS.

Steamer Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia
from Liverpool, passed four large ice. bergs
in the Atlantic, on March 18th. ...E,
schr Logwood, from Boston for Virginia,
at Delaware Breakwater March II, reports,
Is miles of Five Fathom Lightship, the
foremast was struck by lightning and John
English, seaman, . native of East Boston,
was killed.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
HIGHWAY'ROBBERY.

About two weeks ago Joseph Lamplugh
q waywardly inclined youth, assaulted q
small boy by the name of Caleb Shure tax
ing away from him his top, knife aud sew
eral other articles Lamplugh was ARA
igned at the Police Station last evening and
his honor decided that the case came under
the head Of highway robbery. The charges
were sustained and he was held in the sum
of $500 to answer 1t at Court. ....
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
SOCIETIES..

MEETINGS THIS "WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Hope Lodge, No. 81, I, 0. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Morning Star Division, No. 2, 8. of T.,
lit the McClary Building.
Olive Branch Social Degree Temple, of
rue Templar's at McCIary's Building.
Delaware Council, No. Q, o. u. A. M, at
Mechanics Hall, 219 King street. :
Harmony Lodge, No. s, A. 0, of G. F.,
Building.
Champion Lodge, No. 6, K. of p, at K.
of P. Hall, 21l Market street. , - .'D,si..
Oriental Lodge, No. 13, K. Of P, Jr. O..
u. A. NJ Hall, b11 Market street.
Cherokee Tribe, No. 4, I. o. r. NJ. at
Maris Building, 9th and shinlev streets.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL NOTES.

The weather yesterday was delightful.
Nellie G. Payne, with a cargo of ice fo,
jacob Pusey, of this city, is unloading at
Poole's wharf. Z-r-#
A counterfeit Of the new silver dollar Is
in circulation. None but experts can detect
il. Nj EE 8.
A non.com missioned officer Of one of our
military organizations, who lately conn.,
mil,ed matrimony, was rendered q Gala.
thumpian serenade last evening.
Mr.. G. s. Morgan, No. 414 Market street
will remove to No. 424 on the same street,
where he will open q full line OF gents
furnishing goods at low prices.
peoples remedy for the cure Of coughs,
colds, asthma, hoarseness, bronchitis, Group,
influenza, whooping cough, incipient con-
sumption and for the relief of patients in
advanced stages of the disease,-is DR..
BULBS Cough Syrup. Price rs cents. ,
With what complacency must the lady
who uses Glenn's Sulphur Soap glance at
her mirror, for their she sees reflected q
complexion devoid OF hlemish. This peer
less purifier may be relied upon to remedy
all skin irritatlons. Sold by all druggists.
Hill's HIATT and Whisker Dye, black or
rown, 80 cents. mic 4w
We call the attention Of our readers to
the fact that our advertisers r. 8. & A. P.
Lacey, Attorneys, Washington. D. O., pro-
secute pension claims, The law giving
pensions to the soldiers of the war Of 1912, I
and their widows, has been approved by
the President and all interested would do !
well to write TO this firm for proper blapks !
and info. nation.