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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
Salmon in the Mississippi.
Forest and Stream


| The Secretary of the American Fish Cultu-
raj Association has received the following
letter from w. W. Mcdowell, ESQ.,. of Mem.
phis, which sets at rest the question as to
whether Il the e., satmo qMlnnas are now in the
"Father of Waters" The introduction of the
salmon in the Mississippi is mainly due, then
to Mr.. Mcdowell, and all fish culturists will
doubtless unite with us in congratulating this
gentleman on this important event, which is
entirely due to him. Now let a law be passed
If such does not eXist-prohibting the catch
ing. of salmon In the Mississippi or its tribu-
taries for the next three years. A close sea-
son until 1880 is what is wanted. AS to these
salmon being ripe in February and March, as
have changed somewhat the habits of the fish
We shall await the opinion of Professor Baird
in regard to this:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March II, 1878.
To the Secretary Of American Fish Cultural
Association:
Dear ,Sir-Your letter of inquiry Of the
twelfth ultimo is received and read, and
take pleasure in responding.
EARLY in December, 1876 applied to Prof
Spencer F. Baird to plant some young Cali
fornia salmon in Wolf river, near Memphis
Prof. J: W. Miner replied that he had large
House in Michigan, but had no money to pay
for their distribution, and that if would pay
the expense of sending them he would send
them at once. The fish arrived here on the
twenty -IlIln OF december, 1870, ana paid the
expense S165. The fish were placed in Wolf
river about two miles from its mouth This
river empties into the Mississippi river, in the
northern part of the city of Memphis. When
the fish were placed in the river the Missis-
sippi river was higher than the mouth of
Wolf, and if the young fry proceeded up
stream as soon as they were placed in the
river, they went down the river to its mouth
Last spring our fishermen reported few
salmon here, but l did not see any But
within the last thirty days have seen good
many at our fish market. They are caught
every day near the mouth of Wolf river.
They weigh from one-half pound to two
pounds.
bought one that weighed one and hall
pounds 1t measured nearly eighteen inche4
in length, and was nine inches around the
body. 1t had spots upon its sides, whichr,-
minded me very much Of the spots upon ii
rattlesnake. never saw a California salmon,
unless these are, and therefore cannot say
whether they are or not. I have arranged,
however, to send one to Prof. Baird which
will settle the matter. am inclined to the
opinion that they are the same fish placed in
Wolf river, because, if they were only pass
ing here, they would not be caught here every
day for thirty days.
One of them which bought was almost
ripe for spawning; and il the California sal
mon only spawn in the fall, this fact would
throw doubt upon my view of their origin.
One thing is certain: l never saw their like
before. Yours truly,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
A VIRGINuAN's DEATH.



This morning, at the boarding house at the
corner of Julia and Baronne streets. board
| err named G. A. Kyle, was found dead In his
bed. The fact was Immediately made known
to Coroner Roche, who at once proceeded to
the place. Upon entering X yle's room sight
was seen which was enough to make one shud-
der Upon the bed lay Kyle, with his hands
clasped over his breast, his face pallid and
eyes staring. Directly under the left
ear was gaping wound, fully four
Hs s blood h eas oona fpm all which oSar bis
bed. Kyle must have been determined upon
finishing his career upon this EARTH as in
committing this rash act he must have stood
before the looking-glass SO as to regulate his
hand and must have then dealt himself the
fatal cut, which severed the jugular vein and
shortly afterwards produced death. The
blood which spurted from the cut was smeared
all over the window and bureau. After de-
livering himself the fatal blow the unfortu-
then laid down to die in the position in which
he was found. In u bucket next to the bed
was found the instrument of his death-a
| razor-and upon the mantelpiece was the
strap with which he must have sharpened tbe-
fore using.
Under the bolster was found an envelope
directed to the Coroner which contained the
following letter:
NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 1878.
City Coroner:
St'-When you are called on to hold an in
quest over my body, beg of you not to make
a public thing of it; at least withhold my
name from the newspapers. lam man who
has been in good circumstances, aud have
held good positions rs YOU will find out by
papers VIII CHI you will find in my, trunk; but
| have had family troubles, which have been
too great for me to bear with. l live in
Marion, Smyth county, Va. l have wife
aud one child. wrote home to my friends
Ia Virginia and notified them of my act. My
remaiIs will be sent for as soon as they re-
ceive my letter. l must close, for l hardly
know what write, You will find the key to
my trunk In my pants pocket.
Respectfully, G. A. KYLE.
From papers found in the trunk 1t appears
that Mr.. Kyle must have been a prominent
man in his section of the country. Amongst
the papers is a commission as deputy col
lector of internal revenue
Coroner Roche during the day telegraphed
to kyles wife, informing her of the tragic
death of her husband. and notifying her that
he had taken proper care of his remains and
awaited her commands. Up to a late hour
last night Coroner Roche had received no
answer to his telegram.
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THE ToURosCLAIM,
Deposition Of Ex.A ssist ant Engineer ia
cObs. N

Deposition Of Ex.Assist ant Engineer ia.
| cObs.
The dispositions of gentlemen conversani
with the facts in connection with the destruc
ton by fire OF the Touro Almshouse, was re-
sumed yesterday before Notary Seymour.
Mr.. Joseph Jacobs Esq. ex-assstant en-.
gineer of the fire department, deposed in sub
stance that the fire broke out at II o'clock at
night on the first of September, 1866 and when
he and the fire department reached the build
ing admission to the yard was refused by the
sentinel on guard, but subsequently permits
sion was obtained.
A Photographic view of the building was
presented, Mr. Jacobs identifying that portion
powder in the building caused some excite
ment and confusion for ten or fifteen minutes.
but when that was removed the fire engines
were again set at work subsequently gen
eral alarm was sounded and more engines
had gained such Roadway that the whole
building, front and rear, was enveloped in
flames, which the fire department attempted
to subdue. but without success, and the build
ing was destroyed.
ave remained at the fire." said the depo-
nent, until daylight, and towards the last
Abandoned all hopes OF saving the building,
and directed our efforts to save the school
house, upon which we had been throwing
water during the night. When / left the fire
after daylight the entire interior of the build
ing, with the roof and the contents of the
building, had been destroyed. The walls, or
considerable portion, had fallen in, and what
was left was outOf line and 80 cracked and
charred that it became necessary to pull them
down shortly afterwards, as they were re-
ported dangerous.
"The building was not insured. Three or
four days after the fire received a summons
to appear before MILITARY board of survey
upon this fire, the location Of that board be-
ing at the Office of the chief quartcrmaster.
went and was told that they were not ready
to take testimony l went again and re-
ceivcd the same answer, ard after visiting the
place three or four times was told that /
would not be wanted. l consider the rent of
the building at that time to have been worth
to the United States government $4,000 per
city for its own use, for instance, in putting
paupers and other persons in it,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
SACR ED MUSIC,

Friday, the twelfth instant, being the Feast
sf the Compassion of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, there will be a solemn service at the
Jesuit's Church at O'Clock in the evening.
After a sermon by Rev. d. McKiniry, S. j.
bene fiction of the Blessed Sacrament will be
given, during which the choir, under Prof
Collignon, will sing, besides other selections
a 'Stabat Mater" paraphrased in French, by
Liable Castaing, Canon OF st. Denis, music
by Gounod; also a quatuor Of the Requiem
Of Verdi. The choir will be assisted by Messrs
Gassard and Meteye, besides many amateurs.
Prof. Coilignon has always been the pio-
aeer IN hay.rg he classic music OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
MISSISSIPPI NO. z's EXCURSION
From New orleans to Mobile and Home
Again.

Again.
The excursion to Mobile, given by the cham
pion engine company of the world, Missis
sippi No. 2, was one Of the finest that evel
passed over the Mobile road
All who embarked upon this trip, and there
were fully 700 human beings, were most
highly delighted with not only the time spent
In travelling, but with that portion spent in the
delightful city Of Mobile,
The excursionists were composed of mem
bers of Mississippi No. 3. Crescent No "a
Columbia No. s. Louisiana Hose, Pelican No
4, Lafayette No. 1, and. in fact, nearly every
New Orleans company was represented
Besides the delegations from the different
IRE companies, there were two car loads of
ladies and hundreds Of gentlemen, among
whom we noticed Administrators Cavanac.
Diamond and Brown, DR.. Finney, Capt Ed
Flood. Thomas Devereaux, L Baker Pegram
and many others.
This jolly crowd boarded the train last
Monday at noon, at the foot of Canal street,
and, owing to the swiftness of the iron horse
were being received by delegations of the
Mobile fire department at O'clock the same
evening at Mobile.
AS soon as the companies representing the
New Orleans department arrived they fell In
line, and with fine bands of music at their
head, repaired Immediately to their respective
hotels. Mississippi No. 2, headed by the
Hotel, while Crescent No. "a put up at the
Battle House. The boys went to bed early
Monday, so as to be equal to the occasion of
parading with the Mobile fire department on
the celebration Of their fortieth anniversary
When Tuesday morning dawned, however,
heavy clouds hung over the city, and the gal
liant MobileanS were of the opinion that Old
Prob: was going to serve them. mean trick,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.

Gov. Nichols on yesterday made the fol-
lowing appointments:
Fergus Gardere, amicable oompounder, on
behalf of the State, to examine the accounts
between the State and the lessees OF the Lou
isiana State P'nitentary at Baton Rouge, un-
der act No. of the extra session Of 1878
Louis Tucot and A. Buckingham, commits
sioners Of deeds for the city and State of
New York.
John A. Buckner OF East Carroll, Geo. G..
Waddell of Madison, C. G. Cordell Of Ten
sas, I. S. Shields OF Concordia, Board Of
Levee Commissioners for the Fourth Dis
trict.
L. J. Fremaux, Register OF the Land Office,
vice James Graham, resigned.
Members of the Board Of Flour Inspectors
for the city of New Orleans-Jerry +. Shaw,
vice Fergus Hathorn resigned, and q. de
Castro vice E. Furnoe resigned.
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sad Accident.

AT about 7 o'clock yesterday evening two
boys named Charles Price and John Dupre,
belonging to the ship Octavia, while bathing
In the river at the head of Race street, were
caught in the undertow. The unfortunate
lads becoming aware of their perilous posi-
to by Mr.. Omhole, who was passing at the
time in a skiff, and succeeded In rescuing
Dupre. Price was drowned. His body has
not been recovered
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CASSIDY'S HOTEL-P Kennedy. LOUISE
isiana.; B George, Marion; La; + Herman:
f fsndm nalh 10f oS Norton and WIFE
in Diego; G NJ Try. Black river. Ii; 9
Becker. BROOK haven. Miss; A j Brim, P N
Cullen. Louisiana. Biount Hudson. J b Fre-
richs city: A A Morson. Deer Creek. Miss:
G Hudst n, Rayville La; W Shaughneesey,
Bay st Louis; Amos E Parker, Boston Chas L
Allen. Texas; Andrew W Thompson. Missis-
ST. CHARLES HOTEL-O Skinner. M r
Ellis, Cleveland: w Kretschman and wife,
Greenyille, Miss: G Holtwhoff. Cincinnati: VIM
Morgan. Ward. Fred Weller, Washing
ton; j N Bowling, seligman. ] Meyer. New
York; J Van rgrn, Conn; viii Clegg and
wife. A Cornay Geo W Jones, La: W Hall,
Y; a Keep Chicago: R Mitchell. n Z;
White, Lexington. Va: Chas b Lee. city
CITY HOTEL-F Jessop, York; c Il Castens.
T ? Riggs. Columbus; 7 F Crawford, river:
Mrs Peterson and child, Wisconsin: Da
Ponte and wife. Galveston: Rev W Christian
and wife. Houma H Minor, TerreDonne: F
Damare wife and child st james; George
Murray, Toronto: Mrs Fl Williams, st Louis.
ST JAMES HOTEL-E n Nall. city: W L
Holland, Holly springs; " R Parker. W A Gill.
Greensburg, La: w l. Jones' G W Lee, Rayvilie,
La: James Lowe and son, Touinfe. Miss; J T
" Tellar. G III Boyd. Arkansas; T s Ford, Mis-
sissippi: G. Hudson. Rayville. La: Sam Nor
wood New YORK: VIM W Russell. Macon. Ga:
III Burnside. louisville. Ky; j ] MILESTONE,
Boston b Lawrence, A w Powell. Chattanooga.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
SECOND RECORDERS COURT.
THE MARKET GARDENERS.

THE HahhEI tfiHDENEIi5.
Victor Anseman and Louis Fallen, the two
market gardeners were before Judge Milten-
berger, of the Second Recorders Court, to
the market ordinance. The accused were
represented by Messrs. A. L. Tucker and A.
A. Ker, and the State by Mr.. Arthur Gastinel
Several witnesses were put on the stand and
testified to the fact that the parties had come
o'clock and had delivered vegetables which
had been ordered three days previous. Judge
Miltenberger decided that he did not think
that the ordinance had, been violated, and
therefore ordered accused to be discharged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
BREvITIES.

The New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad
Company have declared dividend of 21a per
cent, payable on and after Saturday, the
twentieth instant.
The receipts at the United States sub-treas-
ury yesterday We're as follows: Revenue and
miscellaneous, S26505 05; customs-coin,
S6,13O IL; currency, S342 SO.
One of the United States paymasters will
1t is said, go over to Lake Charles to-day OF
tomorrow on the Dix to pay off about twenty
United States soldiers stationed there. It is
rumored also that Special Agent Adams, OF
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The Austrian Army.

In view Of the possibility that Austria may
become involved in war on the Eastern ques-
ton, and, as is generally assumed, against
comes matter of interest. It has just been
announced semi-officially by the Possiche
Zeitasng that Austria in few weeks could
mobilize 100000 infantry, $1,000 cavalry and
1000 cannon, and Hungary 100000 infantry
$4,000 horse-to oppose the Russian army in
Europe, 4l5,0O0 strong, Of whom 275.G00
are south Of the Danube. The Philadel-
phia Press thinks this does not put the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
Cutting AHray.

Last night at about 8 o'clock one John
Quinlan, alias Garry Owen, was stabbed IN
the back below the left shouder-blade, with a
penknfe in the hands of one William Frazier
They were both arrested charged with fight
ing and disturbing the peace The additional
charge OF stabbng was made against Frazier
Quinlan's wound which is slight, was dressed
at the station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
RAILROAD PERSONALS.

The following were among the departures by
the Mobile fast line last evening: Jas. Pryor.
Larue. New York; F. Da!medo. Pbiladel phia
Mrs. j. II. Lee. Ashyi!le.. N. c.: L Guillamo. st.
Louis; Miss Annie Sinclair. Baltimore; T. W.
Vile. Fla; Thos. Tobin, Nashville; Geo. II.
Rea and wife. Mrs. Dow-ll st Louis: Lewis ID.
Bean. wife and child, Philadelphia; ". Il.
Meadow. Nashville; J. r. Fell J. d. Henriquez.
ST. Louis; Thos. boz er. Z. R. Jackson, W. W.
Bennett, Chas. Stewart and A. Il. Jackson
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most eminent masters sung of the Jesuit's,
given In the United States. They are emf
nently classical and religious In charac-
ter, and their faultless rendition will, no
doubt, attract large attendance.
A collection will be taken UP to meet the
expense OF the new windows for the sanctuary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al NEE.

Aimee and her splendid opera boufre COM
bination begin on Monday next an engage
ment OF three nights and two matinees at the
Varieties Theatre.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Colville Folly Company to- night again.
On Monday next Spaldings Olympic Theatre
Company in "Uncle Toms Cabin
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In another column will he found the adver-
hsement OF Messrs. H. N. Samory, auction
GERS. Nos. As and At Decatur street. Today at
tnetr wArerooms they will sell at auction q
large assortment of boots, shoes and brogans.
All wishing to make good bargain should at
tend the sale.
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SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SUGGESTIONS OPENED.
Matilda Payton Hunt and John Hansen.
EMAECIPATED.
John A. Lambert.
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FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

German Banking Company, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, VS.. Geo. Merz, Jr.-Suit on note Of
S398 S.
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Convenient alike to the business centre and
the best resident portion of Philadelphia. and
conaa1ha as iad h[Ss ~ las n0s ire Gni,
popularity
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See the opposition ticket. formed of strong
substantial capitalists. presented in another
column. for the annual election of directors OF
the Crescent City r 4ilroad Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11
The Court Of Claims.
[Conriar-Jonrnal.l

Judge Peck, of the Court of Claims at
Washington, has rendered his resignation,
and his successor may be Kenneth Raynor,
solicitor of the treasury; Judge Hunt, of
Louisiana, or Congressman Payne, of Wis
consin. Hunt is believed to have the inside
track
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-11

Francois Lamarque vs. city of New Orleans
and Chief OF Polce.-Petitioner owns a pri-
vate market at No. 282 Decatur street, and
prays for an injunction to restrain the city
authorities from interfering with his bust
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FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

d. J. Selchow d Co. VS.. Robt. J. Harp ct
als.-Suit on three notes aggregating $500 Ga.
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-AAN-

The Communist, Capt Garcin, who has just
der of the Generals OF the National Guard
Clement, Thomas and Lecomte-is IS. He
took an active part in the Revolution Of the
Days of July, 1880, as a young man OF as; as
hind the barbados of Paris IN 1871. '1n the
forty years between" he says: Il have been
wherever there was revolutionary cause to
fight in, here in France, or abroad" His life
BIanqui. "A child, 1 conspired against my
parents; youth against my teachers;
young man, against my employer; a man,
against the government. Living, have con-
spired against whatever was over me; dead,
shall conspire against Cod
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The Earl of Leitrim, who was shot the other
day, was as great land owner as the late
gal, 5000 in Galway, SO in Kildare property
on which he was murdered) and q, 179 In Lei
trim, making in all 95, GIG acres OF the two
Irish dukes, FITZGERALD, Duke Of Leinster,
owns 70,462 acres in Kildare and 1119 In
Meath; and Hamilton, Duke OF Abercorn,
81 $3.50 in Donegal and Is ,919 in Tyrone.
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substantial capitalists. presented in another
column. for the annual election of directors OF
the Crescent City Railroad Company.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE WATER WORKS.
Capt. =. w. scott Appointed superIntend.
ent of the works.

Yesterday morning Administrator Edwards
formally transferred the Waterworks and all
its appliances to the new company, to whom
hereafter all water rates will have to be paid
In this connection we may say that President
Toby takes a very favorable view Of the
suggestion made on one or two occasions
In the columns of the DEMOCRAT, to try
the experiment of renting hydrants to
consumers for six and even three months
instead of twelve months, and that he
believes that a great many more than five
thousand hvdrants the number now used)
out of the eleven or twelve thousand that are
established will be rented by the public. 1t Is
not improbable besides that, in order to meet
the necessities of the situation, the rental of
these hydrants will be put at a lower figure
than they have ever been before. The COM
pany has already begun to consider the
urgency Of erecting small pumping engine
at the head Of Esplanade street In order to
afford greater pressure in the supply pipes
the want Of sufficient pressure having for a
long time been felt In the lower districts OF
the city
The friends of
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will be pleased to hear that he has been ap-
pointed superintendent of the company, a
position that he held only yesterday under
Administrator Edwards. and in which he
proved to be a most valuable officer. The
company's gain is the city's loss.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-12-28

NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SALE OF STATE TAX LANDS.
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
LANSING, MICH, July /, 1879.


Notice is hereby given that certain lands, sit
mated in the county of Cheboygan. bid off to
the State for taxes of 1877, and previous years,
and described in statements which will be for
warded to the Office of the treasurer of said
county some time in September, will be sold at
public auction, by said treasurer, at the county
seat, the first Monday of October next, at
the time and place designated for the ordinary
tax sales, if not previously disposed of at this
Office, according to law.
Said statements contain full description of
each parcel of said lands and may be seen on
application at the office of the County Treas
urer.
Lands struck off to the State for taxes of 1877,
or other years, at the tax sales in October last
will be offered subject to the right of redemp.
ton prescribed by law, as well as to the right
of purchase of the State bids at this office, prior
to the sale.
w. IRVING LATIMER, Auditor General.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-12-28
A NNUAL TAX SALES.
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
LANSING, MICH, July ], 1879.

So much of each of the following described
tracts or parcels of land, situated in the county
of Cheboyg gan, delinquent for unpaid taxes, for
the years mentioned below, as will be sufficient
to pay the taxes, interest, and charges thereon,
will be sold by the Treasurer of said county
on the first Monday of October next, at such
public and convenient place as he shall select
in ChebOygan the county seat of said county,
according to the statute in such case made and
provided.
w. IRVING LATIMER, Auditor General
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ATIMER, Auditor General.
1877.

Town 80 North, of Range 8 West.