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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
Natural History In RurmaI1.

A recent traveller, in visit to the King OF
Siam, says: Some curious specimens Of nat
ural history were to be seen. On tree over
q summe r-house sat large bird something
like an eagle, but with the powerful bill of the
tOucan. His plumage was dull brown color,
and, to all appearance, the bird was asleep.
1t was only when anything passed within
reach that he showed how wide awake he was
to all going on. Throw an orange mangosteen
at him. he Is sure to catch it; try a stone or
stick he has that, too; In short anything
reasonable in size that passes within yard OF
him he is sure to grab. Passing this fellow,
we came to pond in which were many
small fish showing much excitement, the
cause OF which soon became evident.
"A small branch, covered with black ants,
had been picked by one Of the attendants off
one of the overhanging trees, and holding
this few feet over the pond, v0leys of mi
mute globules Of water We're directed at it from
the mouths OF all the little fish crowded under
Meath This was continued until all the ants
were Knocked off into the water. Then en-
sued scramble for the prey. Any small in
sect within their range met the same fate, and
they shot with the most unerring aim. As |
stood watching the curious sight, close to the
edge of the pond, a small fly lighted on my
hand, but was hardly seated before volley
OF watery bullets knocked him off his perch,
though at a range OF four or five feet. These
little fish are, believe only known in some
parts of Siam and Burmah; they are small,
not more than six or seven inches, and In
shape like a smelt"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
The Old STYLE and the New.

The English girls In the old country houses
n generation agOnn. as the old-fashioned con
servative Of the Standard remembers them.
had a merry, genuine, unaffected smile When
a guest dropped In unexpectedly they were
clearly delighted to see him, and not i'm the
least ashamed Of it, They showed an evident
desire to please without a trace of an drricre
pensee Tall, well developed, IN the height of
good health, with bloom upon the cheek
and with brilliant eyes, they were lrresisti-
bly, charming. But 1t was the merry
laugh that dwet 50 long In the memory-a
laugh from the heart In the joyousness Of
tion, but did not thrust themselves forward;
and not hint was breathed OF those social
scandals which now form the staple Of
fashionable gossip. They were well acqualnt-
ed with household duties, and had not learned
to regard them as mental At table the mis-
tress would suggest that tea was hardly
strong enough for man. and that nip Of
brandy might improve 1t; and after the old
time late-afternOOn tea all the girls would
draw round tho fire. and when pipes were pro-
duces would ask the visitor to smoke: and
even If he declined on account Of the ladies'. 1t
was pleasant to be asked. AS the CONVERSE
ton ran on. each OF the girls candidly avowed
her opinion upon such topics as were started,
blushing q little when she was asked to give
her reasons, and there was individuality dis
played that gave zest and interest to the talk.
This was not SO many years ago; but now
when one calls at such country house, how
different Is the receptioDi The servant shows
the visitor into drawing room furnished In
the modern style, and takes the name up
stairs. By-and-by the ladies enter In morn
ing costume: not stray curl allowed to wan
der from its stern bands; nature rigidly re-
pressed; decorum, society in every flounce
and trimming. touch Of the bell,
and decanters of port and sherry are pro-
duced, and wine Is presented on an electro sal
yer, together with sweet biscuits 1t being the
correct thing TO sip one glass and crack one
biscuit. The conversation is SO insipd, 50 en-
tirely confined to the merest plattudes, that
1t becomes q relief to escape. The girls still
have good constitutions and rosy looks, but
they worry about it in secret, and wish they
could appear thin and white and more lady
like" They have suppressed the slightest
approach to animation They have all got
just the same opinions on the Same topics, for
they have none at all. The idea Of a laugh
has departed They read the 50 called social
journals and absorb the gossip, title tattle
and personalities. The guest departs chilled
and depressed What comfort when he can
turn corner behind the hedge, and can
thrust his hands into lis pockets and whistle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
TRUSTEES,
MEDICAL NOTICE.

eases Private Diseases and Female Diseases
has Just returned from Europe Office. 1876 Canal
street, between Dryades and Rampant streets
caused by abuse or age, ALWAYS cured in a
short time. Private Diseases treated after q new
sure and quick method. Female Diseases treated
with greatest success.
DIR. bille's reputation as skilled and SUCCESS.
ful, physician Is already years ago established
hundreds Of cases here which other pbysiciape
had failed to benefit. which Is we'll known TO the
public. DR.. Billie is a graduate from one OF th G
sistaDt physician to Prof Rieord. Paris. Don.
sultations and correspondence strictly conf.
dental. Charges moderate. 1oe Canal street
Oh ". BILLIE 1o6 lanai street. de-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

1t is well known that the Chinese at
tribute toothache to the gnawing of
worms, and that their dentists profess
to take these worms from decayed
teeth. But how they performed this
trick, and 80 artfully concealed 1t in the
hurry of daily business, was a secret
only recently solved by q European in
quirer. After some difficulty and deli
cate negotiation, an intelligent-looking
native practitioner was induced to hand
over the implements OF his trade to-
gether with number Of worms, and to
give instructions In the method OF pro-
cedure. When a patient with tooth
ache applies for relief, il the tooth is
solidly fixed In the socket, tho gum Is
separated from it with sharp instru-
ments and made to bleed. During this
operation the cheek Is held on one side
by q bamboo spatula, both ends OF
which are alike, and on the end held
in the hand some minute worms
are concealed under thin paper
pasted to the spatula. When all is
ready, this Is adroitly turned and in
serted In the mouth, and the paper be-
coming moistened is very easily torn
with the sharp instrument used for cut
ting the gums; the worms mix with the
saliva, and the dentist, Of course, picks
them out with pair OF forceps. The
patient having ocular demonstration
that the cause OF the disease has been
removed, has good reason to expect re-
lief, which in many cases would natur-
ally follow the bleeding OF the gum.
When the pain returns the same opera
ton is performed over again, and fresh
supply Of worms fully accounts for the
recurring trouble. These worms are
manufactured in quantities to suit the
trade, and they are very cleverly done /;
still, to carry out the delusion fully. the
few live worms to show their patients,
explaining that most OF those taken
from the tooth are killed either by a
powder which is often applied, or by the
process Of removing them with the for
oeps. The practice just described, it
may be added, Is resorted to when the
tooth is firmly set in the jaw.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
The Peacock Hall Of Delhi,
tBeresford's 'Delhi."l

Peculiarly set apart for the reception OF
nobility Is quadrangle of moderate dimen-
sions. The building is very beautiful pa.
viliOn OF white marble supported on massive
pillars Of tho same material the whole OF
which, with the connecting arches, Is richly
ornamented with flowers of inlaid mosaic
work OF different eolored stones and gliding.
1t Is raised on terrace four feet HIGH the
floor OF which is composed Of flags of white
marble. Between each Of the front rows OF
pillars la baluStrade of marble, chastely
carved in several designs of perforated work.
The top of the building Is ornamented with
four marble pavilions with gilt cupOlas The
ceiling Of the pavilion was originally com
pletely covered with filigree work; but in
1899 the Mahrattas, after capture OF the city.
took the silver down and melted it, the value
OF the same being estimated at nearly a mil
lion dollars In the cornice at each end OF the
interior hall Is sculptured In letters Of gold,
in the Persian language, IF there Is para
disc on earth, 1t is this" In this hall was the
famous peacock throne, so-called from its
having the figures of two peacocks standing
behind it, their tails being expanded and the
whole so inlaid with sapphires, rubies, en-
eralds, pearls and other precious stones of
appropriate colors, as to represent life. The
throne itself is six feet long, by four feet
broad. 1t stood on six massive feet, which,
with the body, were Of solid gold inlaid with
rubies, emeralds and diamonds. 1t was sur
mounted by canopy of gold supported by
Twelve pillars, all richly embla2Oned with
costly gems, and fringe Of pearls orna-
mented the borders OF the canopy. Between
the two peacocks stood the figure of parrot,
Of the ordinary size, said to have been carved
out Of a single emerald. On either side of the
throne stood a chatta, or umbrella, one of the
Oriental emblems Of royalty. They were
made of crimson velvet, rich embroidered
and frlnged with pearls. The handles were
eight feet long of solid gold and studded
with diamonds. The cost Of this superb work
Of art has been variously stated at sums
varying from G1,00O,0O0 to G6,O00,0OO It was
planned and executed under the supervision
OF Austin de Bordeaux.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
fourteen or fifteen hours, varying in

fourteen or fifteen hours, varying in
duration at other places.
As it was impossible 70 attribute the
darkness to an eclipse, the wise people
formed many theories respecting 1t !:
being convinced that 1t was due to i'm
mense fires In the woods, winds blowing
opposite directions, and to the condition
OF the vapors, but Herschel says: 1.-THE
dark day in northern America was one
OF those wonderful phenomena OF nature
which will always be read OF with
interest, but which philosophy Is at q
loss to explain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

The postmaster at Bloomington, Ia, is In a
quandary. There was mailed at his office as
tnird-class matter three pounds of butter,
which was not protected otherwise than by a
piece of cloth and strip Of paper upon which
the address was written. The postmaster
writes to the department here to know what
he shall do with the butter. If he eats 1t be
might render himself liable as tampering
with United States mails. and If he keeps it
so long that it should melt and run away
there Is danger OF being made responsible for
damages,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

The government OF Guatemala invites i'm
migration. and grants assistance both in
money and lands to settlers; but requires,
that such immigrants shall renounce their
nationality and all rights as foreigners before
leaving the mother country. After a year 8
residence and good conduct in Guatemala,
the government will give them a certificate OF
citizenship.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Sworn to and subscribed before me THU
eighteenth day OF January. 1873
A. INGRAHAM Notary Public
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

We keep full line OF SOUTHWORTH'S cell
ebrated Ledger Papers. These papers were
awarded the Gold Medal at the Centennial for
unsurpassed excellence" their superiority
consisting In GREAT STRENGTH, FINE
FINISH and PERFECT SIZING.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Our Office being all NEW. bought with especial
reference to the wants Of this city. we are en-
abled to turn out SUPERIOR WORK In a most
expeditions manner.
Estimates furnished on all classes OF work
when required.
Gall and see samples and get our figures be-
o re ordering your work.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
MERCHANTS
Mutual Insurance COMPANY
OF NEW ORLEANS.
I04 Canal street - IOA
MERCHANTS
TWENTY FOURTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.

In conformity with the requirements of their
charter. the Company publish the following
statement:
Premiums received during tho year ending
May 81. 1878. including unsarned premiums
of the pravjoup year-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
INSURANCE.

ANNUAL STATEMENT
NEW ORLEANS INSURANCE COMPANY,
UP to December 81. 1877.
ESTABLISHED IN 1905.
Fire premiums .......... s266. ss1 O7
Marine premiums ....... 4,6s2 ~
River premiums .......... 7a.24s o.
Total premiums. ....... s8S0,759
Premiums on unexpired
Risks. t86, O67 10
Return premiums. ......... 1889 10
Reinsuranoes. .............. 2o.7G 50 1890 Is
Net earned premiums. .......... 1851 .7ss Z
Add interest and savaRes. 41.s2s 81
ssos.ss7 20
Deduct
Fire losses. 80. .SS6.417 IS
Marine losses. 17.722 90
River losses. a. $40 So 500 4sO 10
Rebate &C. Is percent ..... 4S.499 o.
Genera expenses. B.21I -
State and city taxes and
license. ............-. 10.242 70
Board OF Underwriters. e.. 6.7bs 6s- LIS 4s
Profit for the year 1877. .s10s. AIS O..
Deduct
Profit and loss. ............. ss.e0e 2s
Dividend. June
30. 1877. 1890. s25 600 90
Dividend De-
cember 81. 1877. 5000 CO. $1,000 %
Balence...... ..............- 300 &C. lOe. AIS "a
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY AT THEIE
MARKET VALUE
Oasn In bank ............... &58, O65 70
Heal estate. .................. 1925
United States Go Id Bonds.
New Orleans City Rail-
road Company. Jackson
and Great Northern Rail-
road Company list mort
gage bonds). Bank and
Insurance stocks and
Louisiana State Consos 195, 800 a
Bills receivable flor pre-
miumst. ................... 11,429 81
First mortgage notes and
pledge notes .............. 1866 b23 81
Premiums In course Of col
lection ..,.............,.... TO- D4-es1p gpb
The above statement Is true and correct
transcript from the books Of the company.
]. TUYES President
j. W. HINCKS, Secretary
Bworn to and subscribed before me. this six.
teenth January, A. d. 1878.
JOHN LARESCHE,
Third Justice of the Peace.
At a meeting OF the Board Of Directors held
on the tenth instant, II was resolved to pay tbf
semi annual interest DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER
CENT On she capital shock to the stockholders
or their legal representatives. on and after the
tenth instant.
]. W. HINCKS Secretary
New Orleans. January 1s. 1873
DIRECTORS:
Ernest Merilh- FL. Gally.
Charles Lafltte. Ant Carriere.
Charles f. Schmidt. Jules Aldi9e.
Charles J. Leeds. W. A. Bell
d. Fatjo. Pierre Poutz,
A. Schneider. Jules TuYes.
Ia ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

The Board OF Directors, at meeting held on
the nineteenth day Of January. 1878. after SET
ting aside $4,000 to reserve fund fromtthe neS
earnings OF the year. and paying 10 Der cent
dividend to the stockholders. have resolved 10
pay q CASH DIVIDEND OF TWENTY-FIVE
PER GENT On the net earned participating
premiums OF the year ending December III
1877. said dividend payable on and after Mon.
day. the twenty eighth day OF January. 1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
Justice QuigIey'. saturday Natl

49,
The matinee at Justice Quigley's court
this morning was participated in by the
following actors;
G. 5. Keathley appeared on the stage
and went through his part. The prompt
er, Mr.. Cook, said his rendition of the part
he played yesterday evening was entirely
different from that he played this morn
ing. He was a little too top-heavy to play
correctly yesterday, and in addition to
that he had on his person some very dam
gerous weapons. J.. @ concluded that he
was not peaoeably disposed, so he fined
him $25, and asked for $3.50 bail. He gave
the required bail, and will show cause, in
a few days, why he acted so "crookedly"
yesterday evening.
Henry Clay, colored, was drawn up be-
fore J.Q.on a charge Of having allowed his
fingers to adhere to some articles which
belonged TO other parties. The evidence
was pretty strong against H. c., so ]. @.
handed him over to the good State of Ten
nessee.
Gray Vemell, white, was arranged on
a charge of doing business without license,
thereby offending the peace and dignity
Of the good State Of Tennessee as we'll as
the peace and dignity of the good county
of Shelby and city of Memphis. The
case goes over to the 9th inst.
Mrs. A. V. Laurenzi was charged with
the same offense. Case continued TO same
date.
William Keath was arraigned before ].
Q. on a charge of having imbibed too
much of the elixir of hat grain commonly
used for bread. He was discharged on a
promise of future good behavior.
Ed Hawkins (col.) wa up on a charge
of committing a misdemeanor. The Of
Tense must have been of a grave nature, as
j. Q. charged him $500 bail. He gave it.
Andrew Chestnut (colored) was up for
being drunk and disorderly and prowling
around, to the great fear Of his more or
derby and peaceable neighbors. ]. @. told
him he would have to charge him IS
for his fun. He didn't have that much
left, so j. Q. sent him up to the house of
correction " for the space of ten days.
Morris Conner was charged with sleep
ing in a railroad car. As he only wanted
some place to rest his weary limbs, after
a day of deep thought on the vicissitudes
Of this life, he was discharged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Office: Is Madison Street,
TEN CENTS PER WE X,
THE CITY.
MEMPHIS:
Iurday Evening, Dee. Z, ISIS.
Divine Services To-MOrrOw.


Linden Street Christian Church-Sun-
day-school at 8 ami regular services at
1880 am.
German Lutheran Church, Washington
treet.-Sunday-school at $3.50 am; ser
vices at 1880 an. Rev. H. Sickle, pastor.
First Methodist Church, Second street.
Services at II am, by the pastor, Rev.
J.. d. Stewart; Sabbath-school at 9.S0a.m.
St. Johns NJ. E. Church, corner Vance
and Lauderdale.- at $50
pm; services at Z pm, by the Rev. B. f.
Tillar, pastor,
Sixth Street NJ. f. Church, corner of
Sixth and Jackson streets, Fort Picker
IN .-Seryices at II am, by the Rev. B.
f. Tillar, pastor.
Central Baptist Church.-Services at IL
am. and I pm. by the Rev. DR.. Hen
dricksen, Of Jackson, Tenn Sunday
school at $50 am.
Second Presbyterian Church, corner Of
Main and Beal streets. - Services at II
o'clock am, and 4 o'clock, pm, by the
pastor, Rev. w. c. Boggs.
Court Street Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. = Preaching at II am, and
pm, by the Rev. DIR. S~tainbach, pastor
Sunday-school at $50 am.
Rev. John S. Park will hold memorial
services at Park Avenue church to-mor-
row, several of his members having died
during the epidemic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
Love VS.. Onions.

1t is an every day story and yet will
bear recital. There were two of them.
She, an actress, newell, it doesn't make
any particular Internationally he is n
of our best known young men. They first
met beneath the roof of the Memphis
Theater. He was in the audience; she
on the stage. Her songs captivated him
her general makeup was such that i'm
pressed our hero Of angelic visions. To
ONE down to business and COM
non parlance, he was struck" They
met often afterwards, both being board
srs at the popular Peabody. Fate
was against them, however, until this
morning, when by chance they met and
breakfasted together at the same table.
Although unknown personally, yet he felt
that his spirit was ever with her. Two
walters appear both give orders for meals
and then recline back in their chairs and
furtively cast Chances at each other. Oh,
the romance of the situationl So near and
yet so far-so to speak. The silence of
their musings were broken by the APP
proach of the walters. He, in his fastid-
BUSINESS, had ordered turkey-hash, broiled
quail, poached eggs on toast, etc, otc. He
wished to appear sentimental in hersighti
had ordered specially those little delicacies
which bespeak an epicurean taste. Alas
she, with only thoughts of her appetite,
had directed the waiter to bring her beef
steak and onions and a cup of coffee. He
gazed in astonishment at her as she silent
ly, carefully, yet surely, slowed away those
detestable onions, and listlessly arose from
her seat. His appetite had fed together
with his dream Of love, and the last we
saw Of him he WIS quietly smoking a
cigar, and cogi. ting in his mind the
difference between romance and reality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
SCHOOL BASKETS and
SCHOOL BAGS.
Largest assortment I'm the city.
WHEELER, PICKENS e. CO.,
3lS Main st. lit

IT'S true It's pity, pity It's It's true that
so many men who would otherwise rise in
the world, are prevented from doing any.
thing by that intolorable nuisance Fever
and Ague. But relief is at hand, Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic is Il swift and certain
remedy, for all malarial disorders. It
prevents and cures livor complaint, dys-
pepsia and indigestion, Is an excellent ap-
petizer, and is an unfailing remedy for all
bilious and malarial fovors and fever and
ague.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
Diamond 10.

Dubuque Times.
"Who is that?" asked a gentleman
at the Julien, Sunday, abiding to a
mar who had just arisen from the din
ner-table. why, that's 10 Reynolds
better known as Diamond Jo'-
owner of the Diamond 10 line of
steamers; where do you live that you
don't know him?' remarked the stew
ard. An odd-looking man, to be sure,
and the last that would be taken for
one of the shrewdest in the Northwest.
Some persons have perhaps imagined
Diamond 10 to be a little on the Jim
Fisk style, but this is altogether wrong.
Joe does wear an immense diamond
bay window on his shirt front, but this
is the only jewel in his makeup that
resembles the late Fisk. He dresses
plainly, and when reading, wears
glasses. He is tall and gaunt, walks
lame and has a medium sized head,
while his hair is gray. Hi is a hard
worker, and was not born rich, but has
become so by unremitting industry
He is the owner of the Hot Springs
Narrow Gauge railroad, and it is re-
ported that he cleared over $780, 900
in speculations in one day last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-07
Criminal Court.

George App was arraigned before this
court this morning on the charge Of kill
ing Hackctt. AS all the evidence in the
case had not been taken at the time Of our
going 70 press, we viii give a more ex-
tended account Of the trial in our next
issue.