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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-01
What Was Said and Done I'm Them
Yesterday.

REV. o. 2. MILLER, pastor of the
Disciples church, has recently organized
an adult Bible class, which meets every
Sunday afternoon at half past two clock.
The lesson yesterday WAS very interest
lag. All are welcome.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-01
, s,,y,lEpETRETIG DISEASES,

remedy mus; not be overlooked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
THE OOURTS.

POLICE CONTRACTING Judge Water.
To-day, Henry Hayden, vagrancy: bonds or
wOrkhouse. VIM. Lee, do; do. Fannie Miller
alias Hutchinson, do. do. Daniel Herbert,
fast driving: $40 or 80 days. Robert j. King,
disorderly; S. forfeited. MOllie johnson, do ;
$. Z; johnson, do. ; do. Robert H. Mattingly,
Ballenger, violating the act of April last by
entering store; nOlle pros. Frank Wilson
alias James Williams, petit larceny; s25 or 60
T. Braxton, assault on Fannie E. Braxton, who
testified that defendant (her huSband) fol
lowed her and struck her with a stick, follow.
ing it up by some blows and knocking her
down. BraXton acknowledged that he shook
her, and was fined 81 and costs. Solomon
Cohen, receiving stolen property, IAN amethyst
stud, for which he paid IS cents and sold for a
81: fined $40. Willie Jackson, larceny of 10
pair of stockings from w. T. Atkinson fined
s.. Ellen Jones, vagrancy; WOrkhOuse 80 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
The Working People.

COHEN, THE MAN WHO WORKS WITH HIS
CHIN.
A gathering of the followers of Cohen, the
street corner Instructor, took place last night
in front of the City Hall, some 80 men and
boys being present Cohen commenced in his
old strain abusing the authorities and de-
nouncing the police in particular because of
his arrest. He was admOnished by the police
on duty there not to proceed but gave no heed
course Major Morgan directed Lieut.. Kelly to
dlSperse the crowd, as it had been determined
that all outdoor meetings at the present time
be interdicted, unless of peaceable character
and for the public good. Lieut.. Kelly at once
obeyed orders, and Cohen gathered up his cir
culars and coal oil lantern and vamOsed, first
giving notice that the meeting would 90 on to.
night.
THE LABORERS ON THE NEW TREASURY
PRINTING BUILDING AT WORK.
This morning. quite large crowd of lOung-
erS, with sprinkling OF real labOring men,
collected about the corner of l4th and B
streets southwest, where the excavation is
the new building for the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, but no disturbance took place.
The main purpose of the men present ap-
peared to be to obtain employment. The con-
tractor is necessarily limited in the number
employed, owing to the small space of the ex-
be prOitably employed on this work at time.
Lieut.. GessfOrd with few of his officers were
On the ground, but did not remain long, as
there was no occasion for their presence.
ABOUT TWO HUNDRED wORKMEN DIS
CHARGED.
About two hundred men, comprising brick
layers, plasterers, gas filters and other me-
the new War and Navy department building
yesterday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

FEMALE COMPLAINTS should be cured, as
they often can be, by a few doses of Ayers
SarSdpariLta.
For UPWARD OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs. WEns-
top'S Soothing Syrup has been used for chill
dren. 1t corrects acidity of the stomach, re-
neves wind collie, regulates the bowels cures
Qysentery and diarrhRa whether arising
nV9n teething or other causes. An old and
wektried remedy. Is cents bottle.
RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous suf
feles. Chronic, painful, and prostrarlng dis
eases cured without medicine. Pulvermach-
er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum,
Avoid limitations. Book and Journal, with par
ttculars, mailed free. Address Pulyermacher
dalvan1c Co., New York city. 6,25d&kly
To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Scour-
ing and Dyeing Establishment No. 900 G street,
near 9Th street. BY promptly adopting the
latest improvements, whether OF American or
european invention, he is enabled to do his
work in manner not to be equalled BY those
not Possessing these facilities His cleansing
and dyeing Ladies' and Gents suits are, in
TACT, the cheapest In the city on account of his
superior work. n. B.-A speciality of his con
slsts in removing spots from costly party dress
eS: 70 years experience. His dry cleanser re-
moves grease spots effectually from any article,
and careful pressing gives them an appearance
as II newly made. Kid Gloves cleaned two
pair for for Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
L U M B e r :

NEW YORK SHOE STORE,
sos Pe,srsylcamto aoe,ssse.
BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE MILLION.
PRICES GUARANTEED 20 PER CENT
LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE
IN THIS CITY.
OUR GOODS ARE ALL REGULAR MADE
AND ARE WARRANTED Al
REPRESENTED.
Ladies' French Kid Button Boots ,,, 81 30
Ladies' French Kid Button Boots. ......., Sc
Ladies, Rest French KID. A, B, c, d wide. so
Ladies' Foxed Button Boots. Is to 81 SO
LADIES' Lasting Button Boots. .....,. 1 rs to I'D
LADIES' Eo1ed, Kid or coat Laced. %. soc. to rs
haaies, Newport Ties and Slippers. ..36c. to 10
Misses Pebble Goat Button ............S1. to 90
Misses Ma Button. IS to 500
GhildIen's-a full stock at low prices.
Scents French Cali, hand stitched, Congress Is 80
Gents French Calf, hand stitched, Ties s 80 to 90
Gents' IoW-qnarter shoes LOO to $50
gents Cal1, Congress CATERS. ......S2. 90 to 90
3enI.s congress 6Aters .............Sl. IS to %
Boys and Youths Shoes good, solid and cheap
A visit Will convince you that these are the best
Goods In the city for the price.
1EOnty One Price and No Branch Store.
yZo-Sm GEORGE MCCARTHY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
LOCAL NEWS.
Condensed Locals,

The range OF the thermometer today at
Hemplers store AT 8 o'clock am, TO; 10
am, sec; Il m, SO; 2p.m. go
The street lamps viii be lighted at 7:4O p. m.
and extinguiShed at 3 a. m.
A dead white infant was found in the mouth
OF the IIh street sewer last evening.
Policemen AtchiSOn and ByrneS have been
detached from the 5th precinct and ordered
for duty at the Executive Mansion to relieve
Oftcers kearney and Ryan, assigned to street
duty.
Clements Lodge No 5, !. o. OF G. T. last
evening elected the following officers: w. C.,
I. {. Moore; Wv. T., V. l.. Eyens; W. R. s.,
). e. Wall; W. +. S, RObt. COggins; T., p r.
Mah1ny; w. C., Thomas Smithwick: W. M.
Lewis HOpSOn; W. ID. NJ, Jennie Sands: w. p.
e., Nj. III. Davis; w. y. e., g. Z. Barber: w
r. III. 5, l.. 5. Clark; w. l.. III. s., Miss Violet
HOpSOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

A SAVAGE MEXICAN ARMY OFFICER-In
the city of Mexico, one day last month";, an
army officer was walking under the portals Of
the plaza when poor vender of artificial
flowers happened to stumble against him.
Without word the officer turned about and
incite the policemen to arrest the murderer,
but they shrank from laying hands on an
officer.
HSThere are 2,243 shops opened for Sunday
trading in the pious city CT Glasgow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
CITY ITEMS.


LoDnLE's HEADACHE SPECIFIC is the espe-
clal friend of the ladies' Cures headache in
to 20 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

SILKS, SILKS, SILKS! Buntings,. buntings,
bunting, 2; beautiful dress goods, part wool,
10; checked exc and striped silks, immense assert
ment blaek silks, all prices, S. IS, 81, 81, sl25
bargains, real satin finish and heavy gros
grain Closing out paraSols at real cost. Car
ter's, III Market Space.-AdUt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

LADIES' AND GENTS GAUzE UNDERWEAR.
sylYaaja avenue, south side, near 7th.-Advt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
Summer Entertainments.

Summer Entertainments.
The picnic OF the Rosedale Club at Giesboro
The annual moonlight excursion of the E
Street Baptist Church will be given on Friday
next. The steamer Mattano will leave with
the excursionists at $50 p. m. and return at
Thursday, August 9Th, the Departmental
Dozen pos anaoGn INC; grand excursion to Giles
II p. m. Glass ball shooting and music by the
Masonic Choir will be features of the enter
On Monday, August 5th, the Jane Moseley
leaves for a grand excursion to Ocean City,
returning the following Wednesday at am.
The excursion of the MendelssOhn Society
Coekade City, leaving at O'Clock.
Tonight, at O'Clock, the Eastern Presbyte-
Ran Church give grand excursion to York
town. 1, Old Point Comfort, and the Capes. See
Equal Division No. 8, Sons of Temperance,
announce grand excursion to Fortress Mon.
roe, Norfolk and the Capes, on August 10th.
See advt.
BEEF:-Mr. Richard EmmOns, his wife, and
son Harry, and daughter. in law, Mrs George
EmmOns, were taken sick yesterday after
were attended by Dr. McKim, who states that
they are cOnvalescent. Mrs. Joseph Howard
and two of her boarders, OF East Washington,
corn beef from the same can, and are under
the care OF DR.. e. A. Adams.
INJURED BY THE GAZING OF BANK.-Peter
Adley was severely injured this morning,
while digging a cellar on 18th street, between
I and X northwest, by the caving in of the
bank. He was dug out by his fellow labOrers
and taken to his home, 1921 2lst street north.
west, and attended by DR.. Southron.
ROMAN BUCKLE BRACELETS, five, seven and
ten dollars per pair, received at Prigg's lew
elry store. No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue
AdCt.
-
THE STEAMER HARBINGER has changed her
Sunday route to NapjemOy, See adVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

FULLY Is PER CENT. can be saved by buy.
Eaks s. C0's-AGT,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
THIRTEENTH. GRAND
ANNUAL sCHUETZKNFEsr

ANNUAL SCHUETZENRESr
WASHLNGTON SCHUETzE NTEREIN
commencing on the
18TH DAY OF JULY, AND LASTING FIVE
DAYS. -
Prize Shooting, Prize Bowling, Ladies', Prize
Shooting, Prize Shooting by the Schu .tyen Csiet
Concert and Cancins music by the Marine Rand
every day, commencing at So. IN. Special per-
formances every day ~ and D. m, by the ~
TROUBAD0UR QUARTETTE
(MeesrS. NEWMAN, STEWART MANLY AMI
BROWN
Celebrated by their beautiful rendi.ions OF senti-
mental and character songs OF the sunny South, etc
The greatest attraction ever presented,
THE FRENCH TWIN SISTERS,
Two accomplished young ladies, who won golden
opinions nom The entire press In America "a ing
TWO OF the brightest stars in the profession. Tn,
VIII appear In new songs, dan es and sketches.
IheS have never been In Washington. AVERY
LARUE and BELLE LARUE, In their daring
and astonishing acrubatic and trapeze perform
anceS. Grand Double Siereo- Panopticon Exhibit
tlon by Prof. Ii. q. Aver. Brilliant ilum nation
ana ana fireworks every evening during the festival.
Inc washington SPngerbund and b. b. Choir
nave nay kindly consented to assist the Verein, AND
VIII cner their best Songs. The best order rs
guaranteed by the several committees. Positively
no admission OF doubtful char sCterS. Members are
requested to present theiI membership tickets at
the gate.
U29-6t THE EyECUTIvE CowvJTrrp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

AMONG the many, many kinds of lager at
the Schuetzen the Rochester beer IS pro-
nounced by all TO be the finest This accounts
Tor the immense throng that was continually
AT Henzes stand, the only place where this
cele brated beer is kept-6dTt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

THE STEAMER HARBINGER has changed her
Sunday route 10 Napjemoy. nv adYt,
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COAL AND WOOD.

COAL AND WOOD.
- JOHNSON BROTHERS. "ooD'
COAL. BEST QUALITY. WOOD.
LOW PRICES.
WOOD. PROMPT DELIVERIES. COAL.
MAn once whArves, mill and depot connected with
With uneQualed facilities and advantages for
economically conducting the wood and coal trade
Mharyes factory. extensive store yards enabling us
20 sIoGh up largely when coal Is lowest onces
nication. insuring prompt attention to orders, we
arc prepared to offer to our patrons the best yars
ties OF coal at the very lowest prices.
nemsmbsr We insure strictly pure coal, of q $40
JOHNSON BROTHERS.
SITS. sw: Onces; 1909 st. n w.; i1i2 ssh at ~.
w.; I4lS 7th st. q. W.; and ri Pa. ave- Sc JyIS-tr
w. RI. NARROW.
COAL! CO4Ly
WOOD, SG 70 buy Is TIE Soa time WOOD,
COAL
Best Quality and Low Prices.
Selected stock Of celebrated Goals
"Lee'' White Ash
'Lykens' Valley Red Ash,
Lorberry Bed Ash.
In these close times to save money call early at
W. II. AARLOW's,
SH and b streets s0uth,cesf.
Branch Yard A. between I'd and Sd sts ne
Branch Once, TayOr's Cigar Store cor 9th st.
aod NeM OK avenue. 1yl3-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

SUMNER CAssIMEREs, for men and boys
wear, from Is cents per yard up, C. M.
TOwsOn Co., go Pennsylvania avenue, south
side, near 7th street.-Adpt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

FEMALE COMPLAINTS should be cured, as
they often can be. by a few doses of Ayers
SQTSQpdriLa,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01
LYCEUM EXCURSION,

&C. LYCEUM EXCURSIONS,
- On THE
BARGE COCKADE CITY
viii make Moonlight Excursions -
on the Potomac river every MON eRRA-S
DAY DNESDAY and FKI-
DAY EN ENlNG5, leaving 7th-street wharf at
p. NJ, returning at ii %, m
FARE ONLY CENTS
Also, every SUNDAY AFTERNOON at3nm
returning al pm. F''
FARE Is CENTS.
, Music, refres hments and dancing on all eve x
. mug TRIPS No improper persons ad nitted, 3
D Strict order preserved =
The above daily excursions will commence Wed.
nesaay Angus 9TH, and continued thereafter,
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pOSTPONEp TO THURSDAY. Ar.
l. GUST list, 1875.

THE GREAT EXCURSION OF TIE
SEASON!
Given py the MENDEL>S0HN SOCIETY,
On Ihe Barge ,'COCKADE CITY,
Grahd concert aud dancing on
the boat Ticket, so cents. Barge y
leaNes ~ . o 'Clu OK. Full particulars
Brad Adams. 'oi DC au9 " at
IPJst, Repub. and Critic con- ''N'7et
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

ROMAN BUCKLE BRACELETS, five seven and
ten dollars per pair, received at Prigg's Jew
elry store. No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

BLACK BCRGLARs.-Friday night last a me-
gro boy climbed the porch of house IIS5 Cor.
dow of room occupied by Mr. and Mrs Hub.
bard, succeeding in carrying of gold watch
and chain worth $40 belonging to the lady.
She was awakened by the noise and aroused
her husband, who. jumping up, seized an
empty beer bette and hurled it at the burglar
as he made his exit through the window.
Waiting outside were two negro men, and all
three made good their escape. Thus far no ar.
rests have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-01

- y,,,~,, or THE
1ODNG MEN, ASSOCIATE
OF Trinity Church, GeorgeUown, for the Rsn.1,
OF Trinity Paruchial sch pol IVA INA
10 MARSHALL, HALL
M MONDAY, AUGUST 5rH. 1878
he safe and Jommodiuus Barya q .ct ala C;,,.
will leave High street wharf q eorg-- StS
twn: at 8 80 O'clock a: m. and 7th sz&ESS-&
O'Clock An 81 d p. m A good hand has bsap o., -
gagged for the occasion, which will furnish music
lor dancing on th5 upward and dowaw Ard trips as
rem under IL years, Csc. lHerSCspl augI 81.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-11-09

the receding tide as hard, smooth
and level as floor, and wide
enough for half a dozen carriages
to drive abreast, with the pleasant
sound Of the surf, and the bracing
breeze from the gulf, make this
route, for many miles, the most de-
lightfal carriage drive Imaginable.
At Johnson's Bayou we find cx-
cellent farms, fine stock, particular
" cattle and sheep, a new church
building, with q masonic hall ia the
upper story, and genial, hospita-
Die and intelligent community of
farmers and stock raisers, making
it difficult TO decide whether the
east or west end Of Cameron parish
is the more desirable place Of resi-
dence.
We have not space to notice many
interesting incidents Of our visit.
We would be glad to speak Of par
ticnlar orange groves shown lis on
the Grand Chenicre, Of some very
fine sheep and hogs we noticed be-
tween there and the Calcasien Pass,
of a few ilnmcnseorange groves and
superior farms at and near Calca-
sieu Pass, o4the large and flourish
ing Sunday school we saw at John
sons Bayon, Of the thriving masonic
lodge there, etc, etc, but we have
not lime nor space to do SO.
The Lake Charles EoHoisfound in
a great many families IN Cameron
parish, and we hope to be favored
from time to time Observation-Disclosures
from our subscribers there. We
return special thanks to our numer-
ous friends there for the many conr-
Besies shown us during our late visit.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-11-09

Gen. ~, 8. GrAns sent i draft
for $500 X, s. currency, 70 his son.
II. s. Grant, for The benefit Of The
yellow fever sufferers in the south
an portion Of tbs II. =. It was
cashed 81 The mayor of New York.
ID The u, 81 and sent % its aesti-
nation.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-11-09

= &
A movement 10 on foot to secnre
tie immediate construction Of q
Newfoundland railroad, BY which
the water route To Europe will be
shortened a Thousand miles. "A
circnlar has been addressed to
prominent American contractors
by the government of Nswfound-
land, inviting their attention to the
proposed project, which il tobnild
d railroad across the island from
st. Johns to st. Georges bay, or
some convenient point On the west
coast. A preliminary survey has
found the route practicable, and
tie government 81 Newfoundland
has resolved to vote 4 subsidy of
$4,000 10 Any individual or com-
pany that will take The matter II
hand, besides granting liberal con-
cessions of crown lands for the
purpose. by The completion Of
this road Il region OF country
abounding in copper, iron, coal,
nickel, lead, and inexhenstibIe for-
ests Of pine and spruce, will be
opened up, and the oeeap travel
between New York, Boston and
other Atlantic cities shortened BY
i thousand miles. Galveston
News.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-20

cash advanced for law charges, as per vouch-
ers, 1887 rs. =,
f. F. Hansell, subscription to Volume 30,
Louisiana Annual Reports, on account iof
City Attorney, approved, $40
A. W. Hyatt binding, etc.. Tor tax mortgage
registry, approved, S58.
New Orleans Democrat, advertising and
printing proceedings and ordinances OF the
City Council, 1928 40; advertising notices 70
bakers, approved, $l4; advertising proposals,
etc. for Department Of improvements, ap-
proved. $33 so: forty copies OF Daily Demo
crat for Department OF Public Accounts, ap-
proved So.
Geo Ellis Il Brother, stationery, etc, for
Department Of Public Accounts, in the
months Of February and March, 1873, $50 g.
John Page. repairs to engine house OF phil-
adelphia Fire Company No. IA, approved,
1855.
r. J. Connolly, repairs of engine house -. Of
District (Algers,, approved, SITE; repairs to
house Of Washington Hook and Ladder Fire
Company No. l. OF the Fifth District tAlgiers),
approved. '2G5
I'Hote Il Co.. lumber for public buildings
approved, SA.
W. P. Converse, Jr., Il Co, kalsomine for
City Hall building, approved, 81 a. mr.,
| building, approved, $50 80.
| Frank Cassireno for extra timber for fas-
cine works at foot of Montegut street, ap-
proved, $40.
deaths, approved, S63.
| F. Fischer It Son, lumber for Board Of En-
gineers, approved, So 70.
Mrs +. Swift for board furnished to ON
ployees OF the Board of Engineers, in the
months of February and March, 1873 ap-
proved, $13G.
G. f. Conrad. for board furnished to en-
ployees of the Board of Engineers, in the
month of February. 1878, approved, SOB
S. Scheld for board furnished to employees
of the Board of Engineers. in the month OF
February, 1878. approved $40.
Geo. A. d'Hemecourt, cash advanced for car
fare, coal, etc, for Board Of Engineers in the
mont, h of March 1878 approved S28 90.
John Thompson, hardware for Board Of En-
gineers in the month of january, 1873, ap-
proved So 60.
G. Duhamel screw for Board Of Engineers
In the month Of January, 1878, approved. 50 50
Woodward Il Wight, hardware for Board OF
Engineers, in the month OF March, 1875 ap,
| proved, $26 35.
M. W. barton. caah advanced for car fares
for Board of Engineers, in the month o.
March, 1878, approved, Sla 20.
r ID. H. Holmes, calico for Board OF Engineers
in the month Of March, 1878, approved, ST Is
II. IL @. Tyler coal for Board OF Engineers
in the month Of March, 1873, approved, $40 80
johnson Armstrong, stationery for Board o
Engineers, in the month Of February, 1878
approved, sl4 80. .
Engineers in the month Of February, 1873
approved, 81 5o.
Peter ODonnell, stationery etc. for Boar6
[ of Engineers in the month Of March, 1873
approved, 1926.
Il. I. Harrison, shells for public squares
approved $293 45.
Grand total, S3857 81
Adopted by the Council Of the city OF New
Orleans, April Is, 1873
Yeas Brown Cavanac, Diamond, Edwards
McCaffrey Rengstortf.
ED. PILSBURY, Mayor.
A true copy:
THos. G.. RAP1ER Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-20

Germ by the New Orleans DEMOCRAT, but the
immense profits Of this concern enable 1t 70
resist successfully all the attacks OF this able
paper The chief Of the lottery company,
Mr.. Chas. T. Howard, by his shrewd manlpu-
lation Of the Louisiana Legislature, has
acquired q power which is likely TO over
shadow that once exercised by Warmoth or
Kellogg. With the aid Of the press of NV
Orleans he has only to gain that o. the neigh
boring. country parishes to give him absolute
control OF the Louisiana Legislature. ;,
Lottery dealing has been SO generally
recognized rs one Of the most dangerous and
demoraizing species Of gambling, that u
nearly all the States Of the Union 1t Is pro-
hibited There Is law forbiddng the use
OF tho United States mails In carrying Oh the
lottery business, but from the manner In
which the circulars and schemes Of this pc
cuar company are circulated 1t would seem
to be q dead letter. But the magnitude OF
the operations Of the Louisiana State Lottery
ia beginning to attract the attention Of influ-
entail newspapers outside Of the State in
which il is located.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-20
The Chances Of the Texas Pacific.

WASHINGTON, April advantageous peo-
pie have within week or so been busy circu-
lating the statement that tho Texas and Pa
cific scheme was losing friends in the House
and could not pass The very opposite is the
truth. Within week it has gained friends,
especially among Southern mcmbors. An in
stance its strength was shown at a meeting
Of the Tennessee delegation last night, called
by some Memphis men who were Interested In
the Memphis branch, and who came on here
80 set the Tennessee delegation against the
bill After they had made their statements at
this meeting Of the injury to Memphis by
the terms of the bill agreed upon, each
member of the delegation stated that he was
determined to vote for the measure. no mat
ter where the eastern terminus might be fixed
under the twelfth section Of the bill. Like
meetings have been held by other Southern
States delegations, notably that of Alabama,
and the increased strength of the measure
was made known by the talk of the members
Of these delegations.