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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
mi,,ers' National convention.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2e-The second day
proceedings of the National Milers' Conven-
ton began at II O'Clock this morning. The
morning was spent in hearing papers read on
various interesting subjects, the most valua
BILE one being one by Homer Baldwin, Of
Youngstown, O., on milling and improved
methods. He describes the method pursued
In manufacturing the new process -four which
Is attracting much attention with dealers and
consumers. The process consists in gradual
reduction and thorough publication. First
the wheat is freed of all impurities by chimes,
then by gently brushing or polishing. The
first reduction should be by four
foot stone, spaced and fureowed with
an emery wheel. Then gradual reduc-
tion is proceeded with the middings
purified thoroughly and reground several
times. Then the bran is purified, ground and
bolted, giving as result a high grade of
wheat flour. a high grade of middling flour,
and high grade Of bran flour. These grades
can then be mixed to any percentage desra-
BILE in producing variations Of grade. The
wheat hour and the middlng flour mixed
make the genuine straight new process
flour.
After hearing the financial report the CON
vention adjourned. Tomorrow a formal
reception by the citizens committee will take
place, and an excursion and dinner will be
given at which Gov. Hendricks is expected
to deliver the address of welcome.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Rhode Island Scared by the Potter Investi-
cation.


NEWPORT, Il. l., May 29-1n the Senate
yesterday Alfred Littletield. of Lincoln
offered resolution in regard to the reopening
OF the presidential question, which deprecates
any action looking to this end on the part Of
Congress. Littlefield represents one of the
largest manufacturing districts in New Eng
land and is one of the leading and influential
citizens of Rhode Islands. ...
A conversation with Senators leads to the
belief that the resolution will be adopted
unanimously. A large number were inter
viewed on the subject and not one was found
who had any objections to voting for the reso-
luton whenever presented Several inuen-
tal Democrats expressed themselves opposed
to reopening the question Of the Presidents
title, tor no State in the Union, in their opin-
ion, would suffer more than Rhode Island if
the dominant party in the House of Represen-
tatives succeeded in carrying out the desires
OF prominent Democrats in and out of Con
greSS,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Decoration Day.

New YORK, May 29.-To-morrow will be
ana and Ascension see m o Thur THURSDAY. % The military I pa
geant will be unusually imposing, and the
services in the evening of most interesting
character. Trinity Church will honor the oc-
casion In fitting manner by a performance
on its chimes during the decoration of graves
in Trinity Church yard. Special services, re-
ligious and musical, will be held with pow
erful orchestra, the two organs and a very
strong choir. There will be services in the
forenoon at 7, 9 and II o'clock. The last will
be high service, when the musical programme
will be exceptionally grand
George Washington Camp No. United
States War Veterans, an organization totally
distinct from the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, will go to West Point in the morning,
where, for the first time the graves of the
celebrated dead including Gems. Winfield
Scott and Custer, will be decorated
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
W ASIIIN GTON.
TIE HOUSE PASSES A RESOLUTION TO
ADJOURN JUNE IL.
Its Erect on Public Business-FNtra ~es
siDn nPr0babItities-Tbe Lottery war
wbitaker's Action Condemned.
TSpecial to the Democrat.|

Especial to the Democrat.l
WASHINGTON, May 2a.-Contrary to all ex-
peetations and calculation. the caucus resolu-
lion of last night was beaten to-day by the
detection Of eight or ten Democrats under the
lead Of Clymer, of Pennsylvania, and reso-
luton adopted to adjourn June II.
This practically surrenders the contr"l OF
legislation into the hands of the Radicals ana
binds the Democratic majority in the House
hand and foot. as far ms reducing expendl-
lures Is concerned The belief is that the
Senate will concur and Congress stand adj
journed June II, but in that event an extra
session is almost inevitable. unless the House
recedes from nearly all its measures of econ
NV and surrenders Internationally on the
army bill.
The Democrats are much demora]ized at
the defiance of the caucus by sufficient
number to carry the House on so important
point as the question of adjournment. For
the list of boilers. see regular report.
Specials received here from New Orleans,
giving an account OF the collision between
the Fourth District Court and the Superior
Criminal Court, causes some excitement.
The impression here Is that Whitaker g
course Is revolutionary and cannot be sus-
tained. The delegation unanimously de-
plore his high handed action in refusing to
obey the writ Of higher courts, BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30

vey the situation calmly, with view to dis
covering its logic and its requirements.
At the outset we say that the discomfort
of the laboring mass of our people has
reached point where it can no longer be
safely ignored by those who are responsible
for the conduct of the public business and
charged with the destiny Of the country.
What is known in current phrase as "the
Commune" does not appear to be formidable
In point of numbers or in scope OF organlZa-
ton.
So far as 1t has definite existence, 1t stands
the representative of q class OF persons, the
exponent Of a system of thoughts or the EN-
bodment Of feeling which, being formlda-
BILE in themselves, reflected upon the organi-
zation of the Commune an Importance far be-
yond its own, intrinsically.
These two influences, aristOcracy and pro-
etariat, have been disintegrating our social
fabric, or rather pulling in twoparts, until the
line of separation Is becoming visible to every
eve Each pulls away in its own direction
blindly The arlstocracy clamors for more
privileges and for an increased regular army
to sustain them. The proletariat elamors for
work, for bread, or for more equitable dl-
vision of the good things Of life.
The corporate properties Of the country
have already passed into few hands, and the
landed estate of the people is rapidly follow
ing suit under the operation OF a constructive,
fanciful policy, which makes every mortgage
practically convertible into fee simple upon
its maturity.
This slow. sure method of impoverishing
the masses and enriching the few, began IN
der speciOus pretenses, has gone too far now
to be successfully disguised any longer, and
the people are at last face to face with their
despoilers. This is the true meaning Of the
Socialistic movement which has begun to
crop out In the Western cities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Popular Feeling in Russia-The Congress
Only for Delay.

LONDON, May 29.-Advces from st Peters
burg and Moscow indicate that the popular
feeling in Russia is not at all inclined to re-
gard the meeting of the congress as anything
but postponement of the inevitable conflict.
The feeling is SO strong and the anxiety among
young Russians for the war Is 50 fervid, that
the directors of the Russian Imperial Bank
Notwithstanding its embarrassed condition,
have loaned the Moscow cruiser commission
the sum of 81. 100000, without interest. for the
purpose of the equipment OF fast vessels in
America, to be used against English com
merce. This sum is understood to be In add
tion to previous loans. and there is reason to
believe that, altogether, not less than $1,000.
900 in all will be thus disposed of in ST. Peters
burg and Moscow.
Among the young Russians it is believed
that the congress is only for the purpose of
giving time for England to increase her
strength on land, and that it should be Rus
sia's role 70 profit 'gy the delay, increasing her
offensive strength at sea,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Movements of Russian Officers and Sea-
men.

NEW YORK, May 29,-Another detachment
of Russian officers arrived in town last even
ing from Southwest Harbor. 1t consists of
Commander l.. Lomen, Lieut., Charkmen
sub-Lieut. Shulz and Midshipman Brauser, ,ac
companied by Engineers SIavinsky, Goucha-
loft, Paoloff, Mustafin and Irenoff.
Commander Lomen commands one division
of the ships crews now on board the Cimbria,
and his presence in New York shows that the
time is drawing near when he will be in pos
session of a cruiser. All these officers seem
eated at being emancipated from the tedum
of Southwest Harbor life. They spent the
evening in wandering about the city rejoicing
in the absence of any Maine law. which,
though convenient In insuring the good con-
duct of their seamen, was found to be 1rksome
to themselves.
When asked where they were going, the
Russians quietly shrugged their shoulders,
and laughingly protested ignorance. Judg-
ing from one or two expressions that were
dropped, however, there is every reason to
believe that the party will be found in few
days at Cramps ship yard in Philadelphia.
There are now scarcely one half Of the officers
who came across the ocean in the Clmbria
remaining on that vessel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
TALK ABOUT THE METHODS OF DIS
TRICT ATTORNEY LACEY.
Increased Expense Under His Manage
nept - Alleged Method of securing
nOCket Fees.
JSpecial To the Democrst.I

ISpecaI to the TamOcTHt.7
WASHINGTON, May 29.-There is much talk
here In relation to the manner in which Lacey
has conducted the affairs of his office. The
cost of conducting business under his meth
DDS exceeds very largely that of his prede-
cessor. The cause of this appears to be that
he manipulates matters for his own benefit to
q considerable extent.
Among the ways he resorts TO, 1t is al
legged that he has frequently empaneled a
jury for the sole purpose of having the de-
fendant plead guilty, as by this course he is
enabled to get the docket fee Of $40, which,
unless jury is empaneed he cannot receive.
The Attorney General is said to be fully
advised of Lacey's queer ways. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
bismarck Advised Not to Participate Per-
Personally in the Cong resa.

LONDON, May ga dispatch to the PaN
BfnN Gneette, from Berlin, says Prince Bis
marck has been advised by his physicians
not to take part in the congress, as personal
horions for him in the present condition Of
his health. 1t is probable that he will attend
at the close of the deliberations and give his
formal sanction to the proceedings.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
NEW ORLEANS, RSDAY,

drove the rebels from their positions, and
finally, after five hours struggling, they fled
from the town, leaving twenty one killed and
forty wounded behind. Nine soldiers were
killed and several wounded.
The leader of the rebels Ituriashe, was shot
through both legs, and was saved only by the
devotion of his followers, who bore him off
helpless from the strife. When all danger
was over Gov Oriondo left the friendly shelter
of the church roof parapet and took the com
mand All the insurgent dead were carried
off and Inferred in ditch.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Communist Agita NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of
the Government.

WASHINGTON, May go. The communist
agitation in Western cities has excited con
siderable apprehension in the minds of
government officials here, and the subject
has been frequently discussed during the
past week. The agitation is being watched,
here almost daily from Chicago, st. Louis
and other points. Should disturbances occur
beyond the power of the local or State au-
thorties to control. the general government
will promptly respond to all proper demands
for assistance
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
N EXECO.
Reginning of The Leraoist REVOLUTION.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May "a dispatch
received to-day says: Eight hundred revo-
lutionists are just outside New Loredo, on the
right bank Of the Rio Grande, in Mexico
preparing to attack the place. Pitdras Me
gras, according to the statements Of Mexican
officers, is also in danger. This is probably
the beginning OF the expected revolution in
favor of Lerio de Iejada and against the
government of President Porfirio DiaZ. Esco-
bedo is near New Loredo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
The Commune-Its Cause, Its Demands,
and Its Dancers

WASHINGTON, May 29-The Post this morn
ing, in an editorial headed "a Peril to Face, y
says: The preparations now being made by
the citizens of Chicago and St Louis against
munists challenge General nuhlic attention
and suggests that there.are in our midst ele-
ments Of serious social disturbance. We are
not disposed to sound unnecessary alarms,
nor do we seek to magnify facts for the pur-
pose OF making sensation, but rather to sur
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Two Conferences Proposed.

New YORK, May ga cable special from
London says that an attempt is being made
to arrange for two series of conferences; first,
a military convention, in which the simulta-
neous withdrawal of both the Russian and
British forces will be the subject of debate.
and the other, to be held in the fall, to revise
all existing treaties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
THE EASTERN MIX.
THE PEACE FEELING Less RoUYANT-
AUSTRIAs AkTI-RUSsIAN DEM
ONSTRATIONs.
Answers tn the Informal Invitations
Awaited Before Issuing the Formal
NOtea

LONDON May 2o-The peace feeling Is not
quite so bouyant to-day as it was yesterday;
,ineasiness is caused by an apparent change
in the attitude of Austria. While England
agrees to the congress, Austria is making
demonstrations unfavorable to Russia
The PuU Mall GaseHe'a Berlin correspond
ent states that the formal invitations to attend
the congress will be issued as soon as all the
powers have answered the informal commu-
nicatons In regard to the date and other
particulars of the meeting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
schOuvalOf to Return to st. Petersburg
Ignatief tn Go Ea RerlIn

LONDON, May zs.-A St Petersburg special
says Count SchouvaIoff is expected to return
to the Russian capital after the negotiations
at London are finished. There is no hope Of
Prince Gortschakof being able togo to Berlin,
and Gen. Ignatief again is being urged as his
Substitutes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
ENGLAN ID.
Political Significance of the Proposed
Naval Review.

LONDON, May 29-The great naval review
at Portsmouth, which will shortly he held,
will have a certain political significance. 1t
will be a demonstration Of the most imposing
strength of England on the seas, and all the
nations will be challenged to regard we'll this
manifestation of offensive and defensive
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Austria's Agreement with Russia for the
Occupation of Bosnia.

LONDON, May 29-In occupying Che Dan
ubian water front abandoned by the Turks,
Austria only fulfills the secret understanding
weeks preparatory to the occupation Of Bos
MIA The movements of Austrian troops
elicit little comment at st. Petersburg
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Statue tn MaZZInI.

New YORK. May 29.-The statue to MAJ
zini, in Central Park. was unveiled with ap-
propriate ceremonies this afternoon, in the
presence of a large concourse of people, many
prominent Italian residents being in the gath
ering. Mayor Ely made the speech OF ac-
ceptance on behalf of the city of New York.
4oet j. Chandon is cooling and refreshing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Conference DIffcuIties-Chances Of n set
tlement on the Decline.

LONDON. May 29.-It is stated on the very
best authority that Russia and England have
accepted the invitations to the congress to be
held at Berlin.
Previous dispatches fixing the date of meet
ing at June II are premature, rs the prelimin-
aries are still under discussion. Both sides
are exhibiting lively desire to arrive at
some conclusion, and there are many appar-
ent efforts being put forth to that end, but
there are reasons for believing that this is
only an assumed air, and while diplomatists
are lavish with their honeyed wodrs of peace,
there is no real wish to compromise existing
relations.
Bargaining and fencing over trilling points
of etiquette and minor detail, are as des-
perate as on the main points upon which the
destiny of nations hinge, and even the place
and date of meeting are bones of contention
Hopes that there will be q conference are
high, but shrewd Observers and those best in
formed in political circles think that the pro-
liabilities of a definite settlement are on the
decline.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Reported Hitch in the Conference NegO-
ttati0ns.

LONDON, May 29-It is currently reported
that there has been a temporary suspension
of the congress negotiations, and that Count
Schouvalof1i is awaiting final instructions from
st. Petersburg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-30
Keys Letter Defending Hayes Title.

WAsHTNGTON, May 29.-The contents OF
Postmaster General Keys letter was not gen
orally known here until this morning. 1t has
created decided sensation, and is the sole
topic Of discussion this morning. Opinions
vary as to its probable effect upon the South
ern people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-25
Just What You Might Expect.
[From the San Francisco News Letter.

From the San Francisco News Letter
About two weeks ago, as the overland
train was passing Cheyenne, the atten-
tiOn of the passengers was attracted by
the lamentation of poor Irish emmi-
grant, whose berth had been robbed
during the night, and every penny OF
his scanty savings stolen, and whose
family would, therefore, arrive beggars
in strange laud. The charitable pas
sengers at once began subscription,
which finally amounted TO something
over $3.50. When the money had been
banded to the sufferer, a pious, plausi-
ble looking man, dressed in black and
aside at one of the stopping places, and
said =
"My poor man, am truly sorry for
you. Your sad case touches me deeply
L am myself well provided with this
worlds goods, however, and so will give
you $3.50 more. Here is a $500 gold
note. Give me the $3.50 you have, and
keep the rest. May heaven bless yeu p
The poor Irishman did as requested
with many blessings on the generous
stranger, who insisted that his gift
should not he made known. When the
passengers reached this side of the bay
the pious looking philanthropist was
nowhere to be found, he having evi-
IDENTIFY gotten off at Oakland, for rea-
sons of his own.
The next morning the emigrant re-
paired to bank to get his note chang
ed. The teller picked up the bill and
began narrowly examining it.
"There-there is nothing wrong will
the bill, is there 2" gasped the poor fel
low.
(NOw the clever reader has seen al
along what was going to happen. HI
has read lots of just such incidents al
this. 1t is the old-old story. Well
We'll see about that.)
"Nothing in the world is the matter
with it," said the teller quietly, and hC
handed the man so tens. That ended
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-25
No "Drones" There.


A gentleman living in the northern
suburbs secured a hive of bees two OF
three weeks ago as nucleus for ali
apiary, and in the course of ten days he
had read ten different works on the
honey y-bee and invented half dozen
patent hives. The other forenoon a
man called at the house on business
and was informed by the wife that hel
husband was out inspecting the bees.
sis he taking up honey 2" inquired
the man.
"Oh, no, he's looking to see if there
are any drones in the hive"
At that instant both were startled by
series of whoops and yells, and the
husband came around the corner of the
house on the jump, his hat striking the
air on all sides of him. He rushed
through the currant bushes and back
rolled over on the grass and lit out fol
the barn, and the amazed wife shaded
her eyes from the sun as she looked af
ter him and continued, in a disappoint
ed tone =
"But don't believe he found single
drone by the way they stick to him! !"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-25
Insects on House Plants,

The principal insects troubling house
the scale and the red spider. The most
effectual remedy for the green fly is
fumigation with tobacco. Some wood
ed plants, such as heliotrOpes, salvias,
etc, will not bear fumigation without
injury to the leaves, and for these a
weak solution of tobacco is quite as eff
fectual. Steep some tobacco in water
and sprinkle the plant with the solu-
ton, and afterwards syringe with clean
water. Mealy bug is to be searched for
and destroyed. Frequent spongings do
much to keep down this pest. Scale is
to be treated in the same way. Warm
soap suds are peculiarly distasteful to
this creature. A little turpentine, di-
luted with water Zone part to sixteen),
will destroy the mealy bug. Alcohol,
applied with camel's hair brush, will
kill any insect it touches.
Plants treated with these remedies
must be syringed with clear water i'm
mediately thereafter. White hellebore
Ito be obtained at the drug stOre) is i'll
fallible. 1t can be put into water and
applied through watering pO5, or put
III wv vi Ihico GnlChuoSSeS OF gauZe,
and shake the hellebOre under and over
the plants while they are wet. Red
spider, which is seldom found Oh house
plants, is nourished by dry, warm
atmosphere. 1t is "a very small insect,
first appearing on the under side of the
leaves, and, though difficult to see, its
effects are quickly noticeable by the
Drowned appearance of the leaves. II
yields readily to moisture re-water is
certain death. Keep the foliage syring-
ed and atmosphere moist, and you will