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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Leon Jastremski DEM, no oppos
Au.tria's Conditions.
!Chieago Tribune.1

LONDON, April 1.-The Tribunae's Vienna
correspondent telegraphs that Gen. Ignatieff
is returning to Russia, instead Of going on to
ConstantiuopIe, according to his original in
tention, and that he takes with him Austria g
conditions, as follows:
|. That by military and commercial conven-
tion with Servia, Montenegro, Herzegovina,
and Bosnia, her predominating influence shall
be secured in the Western Balkans.
2. That the new principality Of Bulgaria
be cut off from the Esgean Sea.
3. That these matters be settled between
Austria and Turkey directly, without Rus
sia's assistance.
1t is understood that Roumania will CO.
operate with Austria for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning the latter's assistance in the matter
of the retrocession OF Bessarabia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
A London comic paper saws F.,

A London comic paper says Engiand's
Eastern policy must have been suggested by
a page from the MS. journal Of Cornish
squire, in the last century,. it is as follows ::
rain; heavy breakers on the reef outside
Parson was preaching beautiful sermon on
duty OF prayer for safety of those now in dan
ger at sea, when man came in, shouting ::
Wreck wreckr There was rush to the
door, every one anxious to get his share OF the
out, Stop moment, my brethrenr The
solemn tones Of our spiritual leader arrested
us ALL and we waited, rather shame-stricken.
for what he might have to say ON the sin OF
wrecking We saw his hands moving inside
his gown; then it was thrown off, and with a
leap from the pulpit, he rushed foremost
through his congregation, crying, Now for a
fair start, boys
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
MARINE NEWS.

PORT E.ps. April 3. o. m.-Wind west, blow
Ing hard Weather clear and cool
arrived; British steamship Bolivar. at 10 :35
a. m. Doherty master, bk DAYS from Cartha-
Mexican schooner Mercedes, Basso master, 9
days from Tampie with cedar. F. Camenden.
Sailed; Steamships Algiprs New Orleans
and ship Fesrnought.
SOUTHWEST Pass, April 3. p. m-Barometer
1880. Wind West and blowing strong. Weather
clear.
Arrived: Britis bark Bryn Ivor, Fratis mas
ter. sixteen DAYS from st. Thomas. In ballast, to
W. H Whitney
British barkentine Hazlewood, Danube mas
ter. fifteen days from ST. Thomas in ballast. to
master.
Italian bark Emma Caytanzo master forty
nine days from Palermo. with fruit. TO Cochran
4 Cazsres.
No HaDaTfUrnc
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 40 p. m, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo $50, Cincinnati 62, Davenport 3d. Du-
buque 50, Galveston 60, Indianola ~, Keokuk
55, Lacrosse 3d. Leavenworth Sc, Louisville
ga, Memphis 81, Nashville 60, Omaha 54, Pitts
burg 61 Shreveport So, st. Louis so, st. Paul
S., Vicksburg 60, Yankton I'd. II So, Augusta
"a, Corsicana 60, Key West So, MobileH Mont
gonery ~, Savannah e.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
corrected daily by L. Frigerio. No. so Chartres
sreet)
Thslna TWhsanesdag na5astsr April s. sam e. 2Rm' sp
Barometer. ........,. 2970 1890 1850
Prevailing winds-West and northwest.
WEEKLY SUMMARY.
The Signal Service Bureau furnish the fol-
loving synopsis OF tho rain fall for the week
ending March 30. and the change In the rivers
for the same time:
The rain fall for the past week averages about
as follows in the various districts st. Liwrsncs
Valley, LIS inch; New England o:s3 Middle At
lantic States. OF; south Atlantic States: o,so;
40; Lower Lake .gion. 30; Upp'r Lake re-
gion, 0.60; Ohio Valley and Tenn ssee, ,075; Up
per. Mississippi Valley, 40; Lower Missouri
Valley, o,3o;, Minnesota, ool.
fallen 20 inches at Shreveport. and the Arkans 1s
81 at Littl5 Il ,ck The Missouri has risen 1s at
Yankton and 80 at Omaha. and fallen at Leav-
enwo'th. The Mississippi has fallen 1s at st;
Paul and at Lacrosse. risen ut Dubuque and
Keokuk and at Davenport, fallen 20 inches at
ST. Louis. nearly 10 fees at Cairo. 7a feet at
Memphis, and sls at Helena The Cumbe land
has fallen % inches at Nashville, and the Ohio 8
vile. The Savannah has fallen and risen about
inches at Augusta
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The Baton Rouge City Election.


The election Oh Monday, April 1, for Mayor,
Administrator OF improvements and Com
merce, two Counclmen in Ward No and two
Councilmen in Ward No. 2, OF Baton Rouge,
resulted as follows:
FOR MAYOR.
Leon Jastremski DEM, no opposition. . 76e
FOR ADMINISTRATORS OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Edward Jolly (De1n.) Observation-Disclosures. 416
Robert Aricer CInd.) ...................4 40
2. Craddock lind )......,.................. 9
Aricer's majority over Jolly ............. "a
Messrs. Sanchez and Garig Democrats)
were elected Councilmen in the First Ward
and Messrs. Burke and Week Demoerats) in
the Second Ward
The total number of votes polled, 9O7.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

MILWAUKEE, April 3.-In the municipal elec-
tton he Yesterday the whole Democratic ticket
was elected by the following najorities Mayor.
John Black 349 Controller, James White 1859
Treasurer, q. Trumff, 372.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Royton at Gibraltar-He swlms Across
the straits.

WASHINGTON April 3--The Department of
State has received from ths consul at Gibraltar
information Of the arrival !. Capt. Boyton at
that place and Of the interesting exhibition OF
novelty of tho performances was attracting great
attention. especially the announcement that the
plucky captain was about to attempt the un-
heard feat Of crossing the straits from Tan
gier to Gibraltar, and he had been well re-
ceived.
The telegraph has since brought news OF the
successful accomplishment of this. the most
arduous swim that Capt. Boyton has yet es-
saved
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
HUM0RED REOPENING Of THE PREsI-
DENTAL QUESTION.
The Democrats Oppose. and the Repub-
licsns Favor, an Effort to Perpetuate e
'rl1den

New YORK, Aprl 3-The Herolds Washing
ton special says there is frightful rumor here
that Dudley Field is about to reappear in the
pital OF his cuun'ry In a few days, armed
with prodis sious bin to try the title of the
presidency. Th' re are not two doztp Demo.
Gratis in both houses who will be concerned in
tion. There are. however. many prominent
Republicans who encourage privately all such
demonstrations.
The Democratic party has number of mem
bers, whose friends think them eligible for the
nomination in 1880. All these are utterly op-
posed to any movement, such as Blair and Field
have In hand because they all comprehend that
1t means only an attempt to perpetuate Tilden's
claims to the nomination
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The Rest Horse In the WOrld-A Chal.
Ienge.

New YORK April The London Court Jour-
nal. which reached here to-day, says: Mr..
James Wilson of Australia. helfeving that he
world. Is prepared to match him against the
English charnpion Springfield. the American
champion. Ten Brock. or any other animal
alive for f5G0D. and II match be made for Ibis
sum he will allow flOoo to defray the expenses
of the acceptor"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The Sultan Anxious to Get Rid Of ROth
English and Russians.

LONDON April 3-Tbe correspondent OF the
Times at San Sefano reo1unts an interview
with the Grand Duke Nicholas. who said he had
reason to know that the Sultan would be glad
to sac his territory freed II both the Russians
and the Eug ish. Ii the English feet left. the
Russians Henld Immediately begin tn embark.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
APPROACHING WAR.
ST. PETERSBURG EXCITED OVER THE
PROSPECT OF AN ANGLO
TURKISH ALLIANCE.
WaFlike Aspect Of the sttHatt0n-The
Russians Reported to be Advancing
Rapidly upon GaliipDli.

VIENNA, April a.-Dspatches from st. Peters.
probable alliance between England and Tur-
key. and that everything has assumed most
wa like aspect.
It is reported that the Russians are rapidly
advancing ob Gallipnli and it is believed that
thi movement If for the purpose OF placing the
army in o position to seize, Is recessary, the
most strategical points In the vicinity OF the
Turkish capital.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

WASHINGTON. April 3.-Minister Bingham re-
ports tina! the exports Of Japan for December
last were 50 5000 including liver bullion. and
the imports 81 ,418756, showing q balance OF
trade In lavor OF japan of 81 23l ,224. Omitting
the imports and exports Of ulion. the balance
was still 81 ,O75 .22t in favor Of Japan The ton
mage of foreign vessels eutered and cleared
was. as usual, largely In favor OF the United
States
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

higher rate Of wages with the expected revival
Of tra ie. A communication from Chicago was
received, announcing that the members III the
craft there were engaged In strike. The OBJ
ject OF the communication WAS to warn work
men In this city against invitations to come to
Chicago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The British Fleet About to Enter the
RBsDhOrus.

LoNpoF, April st is again repor'ed tha
the English feet is shout 10 enter the Bospho
wards the occupation of the Turkish strong
holds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

sAN FRANCISCO, April 81. E. Sbearer has
mat he'd his four-year old colt Henry Wilson,
by Blackbrd AGAINST j. r. MeIntosns four
year old flv Bessie, by the same sire. for
$4,000 u side. the race to come off over the
Chico California; track o July4.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Reduction Of the New York city Debt.

NEW YORK April 9-According to the Con-
troller's statement The total reduction o. the
city debt for the twelve months ending March
81, was in round numbers 81, SOC, 600
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

The House Committee on Indian Affairs this
morning, under resolution of the House.
commenced IN investigation into the alleged
misappropriation Of the Cherokee school fund
deeeates dele # the 90 GbeTokss Nation Win Win q refer
ence to that matter. According 10 Col Ross
testimony. the fund appears to have been prop
nrlY mAnnpal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

LONDON April 3.-The Grand Duke Nicholas
has expressed The hope that war may yet be
avoided, through the peaceful disposition of the
Gar and the good ense of the English people,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Indications of n Russian Desire to Renew
the Conf. renee Negotiations.

LONDON April s-Jhe Times st. Petersburg
mention some indications that Russia might
desire TO renew n ntgotiations for the congress
taking the treaty of Paris as q basis Of discus
epu
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

LONDON April 3-The feeling in Servian gov
ernment ieles incines to Austria rather thai
Russia, and a Willingness is even expressed t,
make military convention with the former.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
CreedmO0r- Opening of the Shooting
Season

New YORK, April s.-The shooting season ut
Gre dmoor commences Saturd y. April 49,
There will be three matches on that day, one at
long rage III the mot Mug. and two a short
range in the afternoon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The servians to occupy Widdin and
Aaakieh

LONDON. April "a Belgrade special to The
Times says: 1t is rerorted The Servians, by
command Of Russia. will shortly occupy Wild
din and Adakleh. It IL probable that Austria
will protest against the occupation of the latter
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Chicago Unaerwriting-The Cnt-ThrOat
Gyamp.

CHICAGO, April s..-The insurance companies
wTin,ng eaareo anh hni. risks nj thls pori, are
and have gotten rates down to 20 cents on Bnf-
falo grain cargoes, and cents on Al and Az
bulls.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

challenge to row VIM. S harff. Of Pttsburg, flv
miles for $1,000. The challenge has been for
Warded to Scharff.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

down to a point on the Thames several miles
below the city, fish have deserted that part Of
the river and Dutch eel wherries, which used
to tow fish in perforated boxes astern OF them,
can no longer doso.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Fleetwood Park, j.,

NEW YORK, April s-Gates Fl. Barnard hrs
rented Fleetwook Park, Morrisania, for five
years. III rental OF $500.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Negotiat ions for An Anglo-Turklsh Al
fiance.

Ninist4r ut q instantinnnla is # is statod NO
gnitting with the Porte an Anglo Turkish
nllinnea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
FROM THE CAPITAL.
HOWARD GETTING IN HIS WORK
STATUS OF THE ANTI~LOT-
Terry AGITATION.
DO0rkeeper P0lk-He VIII Pr0ba bly, III
GensureH, HMt Not Lose his Office
Position Of SOU, hern Democrats.

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON. April 3-The debate in the
House to day on the Doorkeeper developed
such a strong probability of The majority re-
port being defeated that Mr.. Harrison. chair
man of ihe committee agreed tonight not to
antagonizn the substitute offered by Eden. OF
Illinois, which censures the Doorkeeper for
making appointments In excess Of law, but
does not vaeate the office.
The Southern Democrats, with not more than
ten or twelve exceptions. sustain Polk. while
about one third of the Republicans will refuse
to vote at ALL thus rendering the del. at Of the
majority report almost certain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
The Louisiana Lottery.

Owing TO Howard's ad,oit selection Of eoun-
sci. having peculiar influence with the members
Of the Cabinet there is very little prospect Of a
decision adverse to the lottery interests. The
only way to strike Howard with effect, Is to
make war on the counsel employed by him
showing up Moulton's peculiar Influence with
John Sherman and Ben Buffers hold on
Deyens BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
CANADA.
Withdrawal Of the Scottish American
Insurance Company.


MONTREAL, April s.-The Scottish American
Insurance Company has decided to take no
further new business In Canada.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
MOROCCO.

Famine strlcken-sufering Among the
People.
LONDON. April 3.-Advices from Morocco re-
ing among the people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Iixher Wages OrganizIng for a strike

NEW YORK, April "A meeting of gold frame
makers was held last night, when steps were
taken to organize with the view Of enforcing q
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
AMONG THE COMMITTEES.
The Lake George shin Canal.

WASHINGTON, April 3-The Committee or
Canals has greed to a bill author izing the con.
structon of ship canal at the head of Lake
Georpe. Ella.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
Military Affairs.

Brig. Gen. Robert McFaeey. commissary
general of subsistence United States army. wa
examined by the House Military Committee to
da, with reference to the methods Of transact
ing business in his branch OF the military or
paniHatinn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04

LONDON April "a dispatch from st. Peters
burg says that financial panic exists in that
city.
The Russians Occupying the Heights of
Butukhere.
LoNDoN, April "a dispatch from CONSTANT.
nople says the Russians are occupying the
heights of Buyukdere.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-04
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
vance's Dlsappearance-AW Woman In tt
Case.

Vances Disappearance-AW Woman In the
Case.
CINCINNATI. April 3.-Gentlemen just arrived
here from tal1ipolis, Ohio state that Col. Vance.
money from his relatives and business ac-
quaintances the total amount it is estimated
may reach $4,000. His two brotheIs-in law.
who are now in pursuit of him. are among the
losers.
1t is reported by these gentlemen that there
is q woman in the case. About the time Col.
Vance left home the wife Of a music teacher.
who is famous for her personal charms. also
disappeared. Her name had been connected
with that Of Col. Vance by current gossip, but
the stories were not believed by the later 8
friends. This woman has been heard from at
st. Louis, whittier Vance is known to have gone.
show that the two have taken flight together.
Col. Vance Is connected. by marriage, with
one of the most respectable families in South
western Ohio. and has hitherto borne an unsul-
lied reputation.
Madame Restelle-Not Dead, hut sloped.
NEW YORK. April 3-some wild stories are
circulated in this city regarding Madame Res
telle. One was to the effect that the woman was
not dead, but in Canada or on her way to
Europe 1t Is said that the dead woman found
in Madame Restelles bath tub on Monday morn
ing was one OF her pat tents. who had died on
her hands. The Madame had made and re-
corded her will and done everything to deceive
the public,
1t is said that neither Coroner Wollan, Depu-
ty Coroner Cushman. who made The autop y,
nor the jury who sat at the inquest, knew the
Madame we'll enough to identify her, and that
no real Identification could have taken place.
1t is urged that no one besides the above named
officials were allowed TO see the deceased. and
that her corpse was carefn ly concealed and
buried with the greatest 4 secrecy. nouo
murdered through the instigation OF certain
wealthy people who had patronized her In her
criminal business. In order to prevent disclos-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
RAPID TRANSIT.

NEARING THE OPENING OF TRAFFIC ON THE
GILBERT ELlvAgEp RAILROAD.
The work Is stii being rapidly pushed forward on
tho Gilbert Elevated Railroad along tho whole limo up
to Fifty ninth street. There ovor 800
workmen employed In the various branches OF mo-
chanical aud other skilled labor necessary to tho
completion OF tho road. Mr. Jasper +. Cropscy, the
artist, who 10 designing and planning the station
paviions, says shat the platforms aud one fight Of
stairs about completed all but two Of the sta
tons. The additional light Of stairs required
for each OF tho fourteen double stations along
tho line now completed in the workshops
and Will be raised into their places without
loss OF tmc At Fourteenth street the enclosure and
panel work flushed, ana at most oil the other
stations the platforms are down and the framework
Tor the pavions in course Of erection. Al Twenty
third street tho framework 10 up, and the men arc
erecting iha; ut Forty second street Mr.. Cropsey
says that the other stations arc IN very advanced
condition, aud that tho designs aud drawings for tho
panels and pastcrs OF the paviiions have been de-
livcrod TO the iron workers. In the drawing OF his
designs Mr.. Cropscy rs being aided by Ir. q. l..
Powell, chief draughtsman to the Messrs Cornell Il
Co., anu number oil engineers, all oil whom arc hard
at work IN the designing and drawing department.
Mr. Foster Crowcll oil tho engineers dcpar IN emit,
said mat 1t the original intention TO place single
guard rail- outside the track TO prevent any scri
accident in case the wheel should jump the rail.
short time ago II was resolved TO put on an inside
guard rail- additional precaation against mishap.
When these Two safety rails arc IN their places II 10
believed that tho danger Of accident will DO
that Nv tho 25tn oil this month tho nfsl
passenger cars will 60 The line. The laying OF
the additional safely rail viii nof however, be COM
petcd less than fortnight; but TINS circumstances
can hardly interfere much with traic during tho bus
meas and travelling Lours OF the day. Tho hours be
tween ton O'CLOCK L. 81 aud I'VE O'Clock a. NJ. can 10
devoted 10 nnshiug the laying OF the inside guard
rail- Probably one-hali Of this extra labor Il now
completed ard the mechanics are AZ work different
sections laying down the otho. half
The question 10 what to do with the telegraph
has been practically anu satisfactorily Dovcd.
and carry them over the payions on appropriately
signed conductors, letting them drop again alter
clearing the buildings, TO continue along the
linc OF poles IN tho usual WY.
The interior ana carpenter work OF tho pavilions
is being constructed IA the shops OF Mr. X. Breeze VI
Long brancn, that the wofkmon VIII have only To
place thrm in position at the different stations To.
morrow the work ON the outside OF tho Fourteenth
street pavilion will begin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
DECORATION DAY.

Great preparations are being made upon station
Island for Decoration Day, the Both. A committee Of
the Board OF Supervisors with Erastus Brooks and
George William Curtis, viii receive the Dah.Gren
Post OF the Grand Army OF tho Republic company
OF Hawkins Zouavos and portoa OF the Ninth regi-
ment, will visit the island that day To
the graves OF their departed omrados. committee
OF the Rankin Post, g. A r., of New Brighton, has
been appointed to receive contributions 10 deiray tho
expenses ateudiog the decoration OF the graves The
friends OF the deceased soldiers requested TO mark
the last resting places Of the dead with the American
Hag, as heretofore much dfncuity has been expert
cnced in hudiug the graves.
The preparations Tor the observance OF tho day IN
Brooklyn are OF more extensive character than
usual. For tho first tino since the inauguration oil
tho custom OF strcwlng with flowers the graves or
fallen soldiers and sailors the National Guard will
been ordered TO take part In the ceremonies Tho
tomb Of the prison ship martyrs on Fort
Greene and tho Lincoln Monument at Pros
pect Park will be decorated under the
pces OF Rankin Post No 10, G. A X Tho limo
will be formed at twelve O'Clock NJ. Montague
ment aud Fifteenth battalion, will act as escort
General Catln will be Grand Marshal MAJOR General
Joseph Hooker has beon invited TO take part III tho
exercises on Fort Greene at two O'Clock /. NJ Rev.
Henry Ward Bcccher will deliver tho Grafton at the
Park. Rev. j. W. Chadwick viii give the invocation
and General Mol!nelux will preside.
A. Greenwood Cemetery DR.. Farley VIII read q
poem, aud the Ninth regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., has been
invited To Brooklyn to attend the services. Rev Dr.
j. T. 0'Conne, OF ST. Mlchaol's Church, will deliy err
Grafton at tho Cemetery OF the Holy Cross Fiat
BUSH Chaplain Robert Anderson will oflicate at tho
Naval Cemetery, Flushing avenue. Tho clergy "a
OF Brooklyn have generally been requested to preach
memorial sermons on Sunday next