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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
A Parkersburg CONDENSATION.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, May A.-This morn
ing, about 80 o'clock the alarm OF fire was
sounded on Littleton street, just above Mar
ket street, in small frame dwelling occupied
by a colored man named Jud Ames. Cause Of
fire, starting fire in a stove with coal OIL
The fire then swept down the east side Of
Market street, burning several frame stores
and dwellings along the street, among which
were Fred, Nelly Nelly 4 Co.'S bakery and grocery;
total loss, $1,000; no Insurance G. w. Bueh-
lers saloon; loss $4,000; insurance, $500
Three stores, occupied by Thos. Hughes d
Co, grocery; Davis, grocery, and an empty
drug store, owned by Fred. Rose; loss, 5000
no insurance Dalmeyer's saloon, ,n1nqccupied1,
confectionery, Jas. N. Manners cigar store,
Frederick Bach, merchant tailor, owned by
Randolph Logan; loss $4,000, no insurance
and two dwelling houses owned by Patrick
Hopkins; fully insured in the Etna Insurance
Brown; loss 5000; no insurance. fourteen
stores and houses and one stable totally de-
stroyed; loss supposed to be about $50, 900 or
$4,000 Two fire engines were called from
Marietta, and arrived about 9:4O a. m, and
did good work. Now, at IL NJ, the fire is all
ont
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
IIEMPEN JUSTICE.
HANGING OF JESSE WALKER AT FAR.
MELVILLE, La,
For the Murder Of Violet simmons
walker Dies PrOclaiminE His
Innocence,
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
FARMERvILLE. May 2i.-The sheriff of this
parish has just inflicted the death penalty
upon Jesse Walker, colored, for the murder OF
a coored girl named Violet Simmons, on the
nineteenth of January last. He was tried
and convicted In April, having able counsel to
defend him.
The accused and his victim lived on the
plantation Of John Simmons of this parish,
who had sent her TO an adjoining place, and
Walker awaited her return, according to the
evidence, and after beating her head into o
Jelly, drove knife blade into her forehead
with stick. The body was soon found. He
was arrested and confessed his crime, but be-
fore his trial retracted the confession, but it
was admitted upon the trial. He has ever
since persistenty asserted his innocence even
upon the scaffold, to the moment OF his death.
He has had the counsel and the prayers of
several minister's since the day Of execution
was announced, and upon the scaffold he
thanked them and the sheriff and jailer for
| their kindness shown him during his impris-
onment.
| Early this morning people began to as
| semble in great numbers, the proportion Of
| spectators being largely in favor of the col
ored people. His family and friends were
permitted to visit him In his cell, and at II 30
o'clock the sheriff, assisted by strong guard,
proceeded to escort the prisoner 10 the scat
| fold, where about 5000 people had assembled.
The prisoner assembled the scaffold with the
sheriff, where Rev. Mr.. Britt offered prayer
| for him.
| He then addressed the crowd, declaring his
innocence Of the murder charged; said that
he had had fair trial and able counsel but
that his blood was upon the hands Of the
jury who tried him. He called upon Prince
Jones, q colored boy, to pray for him, who
sent up pathetic and stirring appeal in his
| behalf.
| The cap was then drawn, the rope adjusted
| the stairway cut, the drop fell and the poor
mortal was left dangling in the air.
After lapse Of fifteen minutes DR.. S. l..
Post pronounced life extinct, and his body
| was lowered and turned over to his relatives.
The prisoner was about twenty-five years
old, of strong physique good sense and strong
will, and during the time he was on the scaf-
fold never WINGED nor showed the least agi-
tation; showing himself capable of commit
ting any crime.
This Is the first execution that has occurred
in Union parish In twenty years, and may 1t
be the last w. r. Il.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May Is, / a. m.-Indications
for Saturday:
For the South Atlantic and Eastern Gulf
States falling and stationary, followed by
rising barometer, nearly stationary tempera-
ture, southerly to westerly winds, clear or
partly cloudy weather, and In the former oc-
casional rains.
For the Western Gulf States nearly station
ary temperature and pressure, southwest to
southeast winds, clearing or partly cloudy
weather, and possibly in Western Texas oc-
caSiOnal rains
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
N RTH, i "A s + A n D

Dazs, five Carrots, five Dupres, ten Milets
eight Delacroix, five Trajons three from En-
ampIes ami, q Of , Meiss,onier % Corbet. tontoure @
Daubigny, Jacques and Pettenkofen.
or the older painters there are examples OF
Young, Crome, Frayonard, Jean Vapgoyen
Greuze, Van Derneer, Guadi, Prudhomme
Sir Henry Raibuern and David Thorniers.
The combination among am ateurs and deal.
ers made brisk sale, and drew together a
representative gathering in person or by
agents, ali the principal collectors and buyers
in Europe and America. Fair prices were
rpaIiyaI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
EN- G. LAND.
Defeat Of Lord Hartinston's Resolution

LONDON, May 24.-The majority IN the
House OF Commons last night against
Lord Hartington's resolution that no
forces be raised or kept by the crown in time
of peace within India without the sanction Of
Parliament, was nearly double. The figures
mates placed the governments majority at
sixty or seventy. The Times, In it's leading
editorial article, referring to this, says. This
was because the debate brought out clearly
the fact that the real issue was approval or
condemnation Of the governments policy in
utilizing Indian troops. The resolution was
properly considered In Its bearing on the con-
duct of the government at great political
crisis, and in that light overwhelmingly de-
feated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
GERMANY,
Bismarck Takes Water on His Appeal to
The Country.

LONDON, May pa dispatch from Berlin
says, as anticipated yesterday, the govern
ment has not pledged itself to appeal to the
country, In the event Of a defeat on the Social
ist bill, and all intention to dissolve Parlia-
ment is now denied. The debate yesterday
brought into startling prominence the fact
that against the government on this measure
there would be an alliance of the Catholics
Nationals, Liberals and Advanced Liberals
with the Socialists. The Nationals and Ad-
vanced Liberals are sto some extent pervaded
with Socialistic opinions. The Catholics
would vote against the government on this
measure, perely in the interests of free
speech, and to show Prince Bismarck his
error in alternating their support.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
The Russian Omcers Reticent - vessels
Inspected.

NEW YORK, May M.-The Russian officers
In this city have been very particular re-
Gently that their movements should not be
come known to the public A few days age
some Russian representatives called at the
Bureau yeritas and obtained q list OF steam
ers which they thought might be suitable fos
prlvateers, and also description of them
with their record for speed. They do not pay
attention to any vessel unless it Is capable Of
making from thirteen to fifteen knots per
hour. It is stated that the Russians inspected
the steamships City of Savannah and City OF
Washington both new vessels, purchase price
S5Cb 900 each,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Ravages of the Illinois Tornado.

QUINCY, Ill, May 24-Reports from the
tornado which struck the bluffs about six
miles south of here, passing in northeasterly
direction, are coming in from different points.
Clayton, where numerous houses and barns
were blown down, horses and cattle killed
and a number of persons injured. The house
and log barn of Mr.. Biddlestein, six miles
southwest of here, as well as his orchard and
farm, were riddled. How many lives We're
lost, if any, is not yet known. Three persons
south OF Maunds, in Brown county, are said
to be fatally injured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Canada Alive to the Possibilities Of War
Review of the Dominion Military.

LONDON Ont, May N.-The possibility Of
trouble between England and Russia, and the
recent rumors OF Fenian incursions, has stirred
cemented together or drawn out since the
Fenian raid some years ago. The present
crisis has made the military authorities here
decide upon concentrating the principal mill
tary corps of the Dominion In this city to
Lord Dufferin, Sir Selby Smythe and other
military authorities in Toronto, Ottawa and
Quebec have partially seconded the proposi-
tion, and to-day the city Is alive with soldiers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25

WASHINGTON, May "a The main feature
of the bill reported In the Senate by Mr.. Ed
munds to-day on the subject of electoral votes
for President and Vice President, is a pro-
vision that no electoral vote from any State
from which but one return has been received
shall be rejected, except by the affirmative
vote Of both houses of Congress, and that In
case more than one return is received from
any State, the votes only shall be counted Of
those electors whose title as electors the two
houses, acting separately, shall concurrently
decide to be supported by the decision Of the
It's Legislature.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
MARINE NEWS,

PoRr EADs, May "a. D. m.-Weather calm
clear and warm.
Arrived: Steamship Knickerbocker at 5:35 D.
~. Kemble master. from New York, to A. MouI-
ton.
Sailed: Ship Rock Terrace, bark Alexandra,
schooner Carrie Nelson.
amshiD Persian ID still aground on the bar.
outward bound.
SOUTHWEST PASS. May "a. 6 .. N m--Rarometer
1880. Wind southeast, light Weather hazy
and warm.
Arrived: American schooner Robt. Ruff.
Briggs master, days from Havana. In ballast,
to master.
No departures.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
FRANCE.
sale of the Laurent GalIery.

PARIS May 24.-The sale of the celebrated
collection Of paintings belonging to NJ Lau-
rent Richard, the well known and wealthy
tailor, commenced yesterday before a large
audience at the Hotel Drouat The approach
ing sale of this collection has been for weeks
the talk OF the Partisan art world. The im-
portance OF the present collection can be es-
timated, when it Is stated that among mod
ern pictures are nineteen Rousseaus, twelve
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Consolidation of the Great Mining Firms.

NEW YORK, May M.-1t IS rumored In
n9gg circles ae that it is to
nanza firms. That is, Consolidated Virginia,
California, Ophir Best u Belcher Gould d
Curry, Mexican, Savage, Hale II Eorcross,
and other we'll known mines are to be united
in one gigantic corporation with the view Of
on the Pacific coast. There is much difficulty
now In dealing with California and Nevada
mining stocks. They have to be bought
through an express company or bank, and are
generally held in trust on the Pacific coast,
50 SO that large holders of mining stock often
have no other evidence of their ownership
than the express company's receipt. 1t is
understood as part of the scheme that half of
the stock Of these consolidated companies will
be transferred to the East coast through the
branch Of the Bank Of Nevada in this city,
and the other half on the Pacific coast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Cincinnati Crooked Whisky-seiZure of a
Large Rectifying House,

CINCINNATI, May yM.-Government officials
seized one of the largest whisky houses in the
West in this city yesterday. The rectifying
establishment Of Chris Sandheger, ON Court
street, near Main, was taken in, the charge
GERS state that they have long had evidence
against this house, and that the testimony
will be most direct and positive. Mr. Sand
heger, we are informed by government Off
nal revenue laws and fined about six years
ago. He is one of Collector Weitzell's bonds
mon
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
The Thomas-Eniott Rowing Race.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Adviees from London
by mail state that the boat race for G2O0 and
the championship, between Henry Thomas
and William Elliott, came off recently on the
Thames, the course being from Putney to
Mortlake. Elliott won easily. Time-29
minutes 36 seconds. Elliott is matched to
row Higgins on June 8 for G400, and il sue
cessful In this race, he will be sent to Amer
of Pittsburg, Chas. Courtney or any other
man In the United States or British colonies
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
SPAIN.
The Barcelona InsurrectiOn the Work of
Socialists

LONDON, May 24.-It is stated at the
Spanish Legation here that the riot at Bar
celona had more of socalistic than po-
litical origin. Barcelona has long been the
home OF large number of Internationalists
and Communists, who occasionally give the
authorities much trouble The riot there
yesterday was instigated by them. The
small disturbances in the provinces are un-
derstood to have been gotten up by COM
munistic agents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
The Morris-HanIon scuIlInx Contest.

NEW YORK, May M.-The second deposit Of
S400 aside in the single scull race between
Evan Morris, of Pittsburg, and Edward Han
lon, of Toronto, who are to row five miles for
$1,000 and the championship, has been depos-
tied with Frank Queen. The race takes place
on the twentieth Of June at Hutton, Penn. In
betting Morris is the favOrite
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
AMONG THE COMMITTEES.
A New Territory.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The House Com
mittee on Indian Affairs to-day agreed to the
bill establishing the Territory of Oklahoma.
Bradiord's Impeachment.
WASHINGTON, May A.-The House Judi
ciary Committee to-day referred the articles
Of i'm parchment, preferred by the Committee
on Expenditures in the State Department
against o. B. Bradford, late vice-consul gen.
eral at Shanghai, to Gen. Butler for report.
The JeIsy Contract.
WASHINGTON, May A.-The House Com
merce Committee heard argument by Capt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25

PITTsBURG, May 24-After the nomination
of full State ticket, ON motion of Senator
Wallace, Hon. John r. Milton was chosen
chairman of the State Central Committee
The results Of the convention are claimed as
a triumph Of Scott over the Randall wing of
the party.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Russians Negotiating the Purchase Of a
Vessel.

PHILADELPHIA, May A.-It is rumored
that Russian agents are negotiating for the
purchase of the steamship City of Para, re-
Gently constructed at Locke's shipyard fol
the new line between New York and Brazil
The price asked is between $50o.000 and
5000 OOO.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Texas Pacific Railroad .

WASHINGTON, May A.-The Senate Com
mittee on Railroads this morning heard Sen
ator Johnson In favor of his Texas Pacific
Railroad bill, which he said gave one hundred
more miles of road than was provided for by
the Senate bill, and could be built cheaper
than was provided for In that bill. The com
mittee decided not to hear any further oral
remarks this session, which cuts out the re-
quest of Gov. Brown, who desires to argue in
favor of the Scott bill
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Russian Agents-They Break Ont In q
New Place.

VIRGINIA City, May 24.-Two secret agents
of the Russian governm ent are In this city to
furnish the letters Of marque to a privateer,
the crew OF which is to be raised here, and the
vessel is to sail from San Francisco.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Plymouth shurch After Elizabeth.

BROOKLYN, May A.-Messrs. s. V. White
Z. G. Tilney, Isaac Signor and DR.. George W
Brush, Of the examining committee of Ply
mouth Church, met at Mr.. Whites resi-.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
sCHOUvALOFFs WORK-INTERvIEW
WITH LORD sALIsBUBY.
Invitations To he Issued for Congress
Tn Modify the Treaty Of Paris.

LONDON, May 24--It is believed that Count
Schouvaloffs interview with Lord Salisbury
has been satisfactory. 1t is expected, as re-
suit of that Interview that Lord Salisbury
will inform Parliament that the invitations
have been issued to the signatory powers for
the congress to meet in Baden Baden, to con-
slider what notifications to the treaty OF
Paris are necessary, thus avoiding the neces-
sity of Russia submitting to the congress the
San Stefano treaty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
RUSSIA.

The Shah Entertained at st. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 24.-The Shah of Per-
sia Is here. He drove by the side of the Gar
in open carriage to the Winter Palace. The
Shah will remain till Wednesday,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
The Norfolk Navy Yard.

Committee to-day adopted resolution invit-
ing the attention of the Appropriation Com
mittee to the report of the Secretary of the
FNavy, recommending an appropriation Of
$125, 900 for the Norfolk Navy Yard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25

| A grand family excursion to Morgan City
| Sunday. The train leaves Algiers at 7 O'Clock.
| a. n, sharp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25

Eads In favor OF the bill making changes In
the time of payments for the improvements
OF the Mississippi jetties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25

Ladies' drink Moet Il Chandon ar d smack
] their lips with delight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Races Postponed,

BALTIMORE, May 24.-The Pimlico races
have been postponed to-day on account of the
rain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-25
Destructive Flre-Several Killed ana n
Number Wounded,

HARTFORD, Conn, May M.-At 1 30 O'Clock
this morning a fire broke out in the building
occupied by the Novelty Weaving and Braid
ing Works, on Market street in this city The
roof OF q building adjoining the works, on
which several firemen were at work. gave
way and six men were buried in the ruins.
The following are the names Of the firemen
killed and wounded: Daniel Camp, died while
being taken to the hospital, Daniel Harper,
badly, still In the ruins; John Parker, leg
broken, head badly cut and internally in
jured, will probably die; Goodrich, Newell,
Welch, May and Fausch, all more or less
injured, one at least seriously.
At 8 a. IN. the fire was under control: loss
S75, 900. The fire was discovered on the third
floor Of Kahns large block on Market street.
When first discovered it was located on the
second and third floors at the northern end of
the block, at point where 1t was difficult for
the firernen to work. Could they have directed
their efforts to this point, the fire could have
been subdued with small loss, but as it was
water could be thrown only upon the front of
the building. Ladders were placed in front,
a wooden building adjoining, where they were
able to throw water directly upon the flames
through the windows. While in this position
the flames, which we're burning furiously,
had enveloped the upper part OF the building
and reached some inflammible material on the
upper floor, and burst out Of the roof with an
intense white flame. An explosion followed,
carrying away q portion OF the north OF the
block, and the coping and cornices of the
front.
The falling ruins were seen to crush and
bury the party OF firemen who were at work
on the side roof and those on the ladders in
front.
The work of rescue was commenced at
once. A general alarm had meanwhile been
sounded and the fire was soon subdued. being
confined to the building where it originated.
The dead and wounded, as fast as found
were carried to the station-house. Those
badly hurt were carried to the hospital and
those slightly injured sent home. The body
of Chas E., Harper was this morning recov-
cred from the ruins, John Parker previous
ly reported badly injured, has since died
There were a number Of others who sustained
slight injuries.
The building was recently purchased by
Sam'l Kessler, who manufactured silk braids,
etc, under the name Of the Novelty Weaving
and Braiding Works. His loss is $6o,OOO in
surance $4,000 Streibb q Co., furniture, first
floor, lose $4,000; no insurance. s. Duffy,
saloon, $500; insured for $500. Sherman 4
Co. lose $4,000; insured for $500. Richard
Jaselyn, sash and blind shop in the wooden
building adjoining, badly damaged by the
fallen walls. The origin of the fire is unknown