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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

A PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM THE BLACK
MARIA AND RECAPTUR E.-When the prison
van carrying its load of criminals to the Jail
last Saturday had nearly reached its deStina-
non one OF the prisoners, named VIM. Brooks,
S1pped the bars from out the door, forced his
Dody through and attempted to escape. He
was pursued by Tom Anderson, driver of the
vehicle, after long chase recaptured and
mail placed behind more secure bars Brooks
mad been convicted of the larceny of tub of
butter from Mrs Cushing. and sentenced nv
Judge Walter TO % DAYS in ialI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

TIE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK-A Final
Dirtdend--Mr. Magruder, the receiver of the
Old Merchants National Bank northwest
corner of 9TH and ID StreetS}, which exploded
IN 1865, announces a final dividend of H7 per
cent making, with the former dividend of 10
per cent. declared by Mr.. Kennedy (Mr MS
predeeessOr), total of "a per cent 1t will
De remembered that at the time of the closing
az rae Dank PaymaSter Paulding, of the navy
had government funds amounting to $50 CU
on deposit there, and subsequently Congress
Si0naI IuVestiEafiOu was had. in which Pauld-
ing twhO had previously died) was exOneTatpd
from any com"liclfy with j. V. y. Huyck, the
president OF tie o&Hk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

=, ACCIDENT TO A SON OF THE CONFEDERATE
nENEkAL fICkETT.-GeO. Pickett, about Is
Geo. + Pickett, Accidentally shot himself
Willie examining gun with which he was
hunting; 4 short while since. The accident
EcSurTtu on ihe farm Of his grandfather Mr..
The severity Of MS injuries necesSitated am.
ph'aUHn Of two fingers Of his left hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

A SUIT FOR DIvORCE.-To-day Mr. Fl. B.
Moulton, for Johanna Reese, filed a bill for
divorce from ChaS. Z. Reese, she charging
him with cruelty and adultery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

LIEBIG COMPANIES EXTRACT OF
MEAT. To be had OF all Storekeepers, Gro
GERS and Chemists. Sole agents for Che United
43, Mark Lane, London. England. mar7-thly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

AROUsISC, A FIGHTING MAN.--On Saturday
evening OFFICER FarraT attempted 10 awake Il
your man named john Allison, vino was lying
ON the 5 cps Of the Office of the Post, when ne
showed fight and questioned him as to his ALL
thOTity. farrar tiled 10 quiet him, and it is
ALLEGED that Allison became so unruly that the
Offcer summoned cOlOred man to his 81
SaultCd him The OHicer then attempted TO
arrest him and in doing 80 used his baton
over Allison head, cutting it quite badly
WIN the assistance of Officer kearney he was
taken TO the 9TH precinct station and DIR.
Elliot. after dressing his wounds, advised his
immediate removal to his home which was
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29

FITS HIjr Dye restores the tiose Of you'r
0 gray locks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-29
YORKTOWN.
s. TO YORKTOWN, OLD POINT COMFORT

Day Tickets, " each, TO be had at
haanty ne Bookstore, or of Mrs. Z. Meller lO2:s
MARY land ave. me-. II. V. Hucson's, cor. ii and
Pm stS. rs Joseph Free. St, opposite Ebbitt
Rouse; NJ v. Maxwell, 234 7th 81. ne. : Miles
n0use, ~ STU. W.; Varied 4 Hall. Druggists
AIeAahgrla, or OF the committee, or AT the Wharf,
SIate Rooms extra, may be scored on early an
pncatlon at BailsntynC's BOOB store.
MattIess Checks will be given TO each one not Oc-
cup! lBR SIaie Rooms, which viii guarantee the
oealer oI Said check mattress free of charge.
Number OF Tickets limited
Meals 90 CENTS, or lunches may be carried AZ me-
ferred. " ~ u Pi'-
No Liquor sold on the boat
5000 Music provided. Proprietor OF the Mile
mouse caterer Jy10-2a s4t&d7t
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The story Of Thomas Ell. Powers, who died
In Philadelphia last week, the richest man in
that city, is o fair example of the history and
effects of "Drotection." Some years ago the
French chemists discovered a new and cheap
mode Of manufacturing qunine. Two firms
who got this process from France began the
manufacture Of qunine In this country. They
did O reliable but small business for many
years, until tho Republican party came into
power and began ''protecting' American In
dustries These two firms then went before
Congress and asked for "protection." Con-
gress listened to them. and actually prohib-
tied the importation OF quinine from France
by laying O. heavy duty on it. This gave
these two firms q quinne monopoly. They
were left sole masters of the situation: they
alone know the French system of making
quinine, and they had shut off all compe-
tition from France, whence they had learned
this process, by O. "protective' tariff. They
therefore, dictated the price Of quinine to the
whole country and placed it at such high
figure that In q very few years they were
among the wealthiest men in the United
States. For years this monopoly has gone
on. In order to enrich two Philadelphia mill
lionaires, the tens of thousands Of people in
this country sick Of fever and shaking with
ague have had to pay double price for this,
their only relief And yet this system, which
has denied many fevered patient medi-
cine because his means could not afford
this expensive drug. is called "pr0tecton.'
Tens of thousands are made to suffer in order
to 'tprotect" and enrich two men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

probably the most novel punishment on re-
cord An electric apparatus has been rugged
up by DR.. Drury, the prison physician, to re-
tluce refractory and troublesome prisoners to
good behavior by giving them asevere electric
shock, The prisoners are said to yell some
times when being thus punished as though
they were hurt or badly frightened by It,
It is said that this mode of punishment Is
very effective, and that since 1t has been In
force the number Of prisoners requiring pun
ishment has decreased one-half. TO those
who object to this rmode Of punishment as
cruel and severe. DR.. Drury replies that the
electric shock he gives the prisoners, al
though it hurts them, is of great physical
benefit to them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Some of the New York life insurance COM
panies have undertaken very unfortunate
Job for themselves In fighting the life lnsur-
ance policies Of Col. Walton Dwight, OF Bing-
hamton and have aroused the ire OF the en-
tire New York press by their inhuman treat
ment of Dwight. Col. Dwight, who was once
q wealthy man, seems to have always been
sort of gambler In life insurance, insuriDg his
life at heavy figures. Most OF his policies,
however, were forfeited sooner Or later by his
inability to pay the heavy premiums on them
wear ago he insured his life for $3.50 900, paid
one premium, and died somewhat suddenly
thereafter of maIarial fever. There was
nothing to excite suspicion In this case except
the suldenness Of his death; but the insurance
companies treated Dwight as II he were
swintlIer and criminal. He was In bad health
Just previous to his death, and these companies,
anxious about the large sum they had at
stake here seem to have kept q strict watch
and guard over him. They objected to his
going bathing because it might make him
sick: and when he went out hunting, pro-
tested against it, and declared that ne
| was trying to ocommitsuicide by breaking down
and running his own health. When Dwight
|
upon sending physicians to his bedside to
SEQ that there was no "cheating,' and their
physicians forced their way to his death bed
They even demanded the right to dissect his
body after death, on the ground that they be-
lIeyed he had poisoned himself and to this
Dwight consented, in order to preserve his
| insurance for his family. There Is q strong
likelihood that the insurance companies de-
feated themselves in their over zea and by
this brutal and inhuman course hastened the
death of their victim. Now that he is dead,
they have refused to pay the money due his
family, and will put the matter in the courts
| It is to be hOned that this case will settle for
ever the rights Of insurance companies, and
| let the world know whether they have the
right to witness the dying agonie5 Of those
so unfortunate as to be insured by them. and
whether the body Of their victim becomes
their property after death, to be cut up
and disseoted by them to satisfy their foolish
fears Of "suicide'
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

New Orleans ought to feel some interest in
the present Anglo-Afghan war, as former
resident of this city acquired great reputa-
ton in Afghanistan and played an important
part in the history Of that country, and par
ticularly that portion of its history connected
with the Anglo-Afghan war Of 1887. This
gentleman was Dr. Harlow, who became
surgeon in the East India Company army
He passed from the service Of the company to
that of Runjeet Singh, King Of Scinde, but
left his service for that of his arch enemy, Dost
Mohammed, Ameer Of Afghanistan and father
of Shere Ali, the present Ameer Harlow be-
came commander-in-chief OF the Afghan
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

army, and, 1t is said, did all in his power to
ruin and destroy it in the interest OF bis
former MASTER Runieet Singh. The quarrel
that arose between these two Eastern poten-
tates was altogether of Harlow's brewing,
When the English overran Sclnde they gladly
took up this quarrel, as it gave them an op-
portunity to interfere in the internal affairs
OF Afghanistan. The result was the first
Afghan war, when the Afghan capital was
burned and the English army almost entirely
destroyed. The subsequent fate of this New
Orleans adventurer, however, Is utterly un-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Gov. Phelps, of Missouri, has adopted sem
sble course in making his appointments OF
delegates to the commercial convention to as
semble in New Orleans, December 3. Among
the number he has named all the Congress-
men elect, except Mossrs. Bland, CLARK and
Buckner, who are members of the present
Congress, and whose presence at Washington
Is necessary. 1t will readily be supposed that
q member who has borne an active part in the
deliberations of the convention will take more
interest in pressing its recommendations than
one who has only an indirect interest in the
matter. It is to be regretted that Gov Phelps
example was not more largely followed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28
OUR COMMERCIAL STATEMENT.

Now that the yellow fever has disappeared,
nnarantine restrictions been removed, and
free intercourse with the interior re-estab-
lished, we propose to issue on the first OF De-
cnmher q comprehensive statement OF the
commerce Of New Orleans for the past fifteen
months.
On that occasion we design Issuing one Oh
tho largest editions ever sent forth from
newspaper office in tho Southwest, ana VIC
respectfully suggest to our advertising
friends to make note Of this announcement
and govern themselves accordingly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Judge Rives, OF the United States District
Court, lately in session at DanvllIe, Va. has
decided that two colored men under sentence
of the State courts for arson, should be
brought into the United States Court for @
hearing. This decision Is based upon that sec
ton Of the civil rights law which provides that
when any criminal prosecution is commenced
In any State court, for any cause whatever,
against any person who Is denied or cannot
enforce in the judicial tribunals of the State
or Of tho part Of the State where
such prosecution Is pending any right Sc
cured to him by any law providing for the
equal rights OF citizens Of the United States,
such prosecution may be removed, upon pc
tition, etc, duly filed in the State court, for
trial into the next Circuit Court OF the
United States to be held in the dtstrlCS'
The denial of equal rights is alleged to have
resulted from the composition of the jury by
which the prisoners were convicted. This
consisted of white men only, tho plea Of the
prisoners counsel that special jury should
DC drawn, to consist In part of negroes, being
set aside by the State court. Judge Rives
held that thiee action Of the State Judge was
In violation of the civil rights bill, the negro
not having his "equal rights in being de-
prived Of q jury Of his peers. negro Is the
peer only Of negroes, seems to be the cOnclu~
sion of the learned Federal Judge This doc
trine creates the very distinction the law was
framed to abolish But, then, it served its
purpose The negroes secured the advantage
for which their counsel contended, and Judge
Rives had an opportunity to publish some
very peculiar notions Of his own.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

On Tuesday Hon. Geo S. Houston, tho re-
firing Governor Of Alabama, was elected 20
the United States Senate, to succeed the car
pet-bagger Spencer. There was an active
contest for tho position, in which the loading
men Of the State were engaged. and 1t was
only after the forty-1itth ballot that Houston
received the nomination Of the Democratic
caucus. The new Senator will be worthy
peer of his able colleague, Gen. Morgan. He
has long occupied prominent place in Ala
bama politics, and as far back as 1865 was
elected to the position he is again called upon
fp I'LL
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The present strait in which tho Amcer OF
Afghanistan finds himself is largely duo to
tho influence of Russia. That power held out
many Inducements to the Afghan ruler to Sc
cure his friendship as against the English,
and, by implication at least, promised MN
material aid in the event that a war was 'he
result Of his course towardsa the Indian gov
ernment. Now Shere Ali finds his territory
teiug rapidly overrun and its independence
practically at an end, and looks In vain to bis
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The Queen Of England presided at the last
Cabinet meeting. This approach to personal
government will probably be displeasng to
the British people, who are extremely sensl-
tive upon the point But the newborn war
like ardor of the Queen, and her hostility to
Russia, will not permit her to remain in the
background at this iuncture, however much
her active presence In public affairs may an
tagonize The conservative sentiment Of her
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The administration has begun It's war upon
the solid South Three Southern women were
discharged from the Treasury Department at
Washington last week, and all that remain
are to receive similar treatment, This is an
other way to bulldoze the South into voting
tha Uen,lhlran Ticket
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The Presidents forthcoming message. 1t Is
said will contain column of printed matter
devoted to q consideration of the Southern
question from Il stalwart point OF view. This
has been furnished as whole by Republ-
cans of the Chandler stripe, with The demand
that 1t shall be in 10 wise modified Mr.,
Hayes backbone is steadily strengthening.
It Is now rs strong as that Of q guinea pig.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The California constitutional convention has
adopted whipping as punishment for minor
crimes and ofTenses, and will recommend the
erection of whipping posts In all the coun-
ties of the State; but the authorities Of the
Ohio penitentiary have invented what is
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Lorne's showmen had provided no accom-
modatons for the photographers during tho
contemplated trip through his vtooroyaiey'
The new Governor General very promptly
supplied that deficiency and placed special
car OF the service of the newspaper men. This
difference to these truly good and influential
people Is an evidence Of the Governors good
sense. He knows who to prQpitiate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

northwestern frontier for the advance column
of the Russian forces coming to his relief. 1t
Is safe to say that the column will not appear.
afphanistan is left to the mercy of the Brit
ish government, while Russia pursues her
Derujar policy elsewhere.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The Bounding Banning has had another
call. This timo he hears the voice OF tho
people insisting that he shall occupy the
MAYORS chair of Cincinnati. The last time
Banning had q call from the peoplo-a very
loud ono by the way-it was TO stay al
hn
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The police Of New York at last confess
themselves at fault in tho search for Che re-
mains Of Stewart. They admit that there Is
no clue leading up to n solution of the mys-
terry, and, In effect, throw up the sponge. The
thieves are evidently masters of the situation,
and nothing remains for Hilton but to pay
what they demand and get the body. His
homes OF police assistance are fruitleee,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Joe 1ohnston's competitor intends to con-
test his seat in the next Congress On the
ground of frauds IN the city OF Rlchmond'
Mr.. Newman apparently has moro money
than brains He will find that Washington is
the place for him; but he won't get Gem John
ston's seat. The members are all for Joseph.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Tho statement is made that the next Sena-
tor from New York will owo his election to
liberal use Of money, and that Conkling Will
not be tho man. The Oneida statesman
smiles superior at this intelligence and abates
in no particular the magnficenco Of his strut,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

We cannot complain Of not having suff-
cient variety OF currenclee. After January |
there will be five distinct money obligations
In circulation in this Country-gold, silver,
greenbacks, national bank notes and trade
dolnrs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

There will be Il vigorous war upon turkey
thro,,ghout the United States to-day. And
vet Minister Maynard has not demanded his
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

The New York Evening Post innocently
asks if England can afford to take the Halifax
award It Is due to his memory to remark
that William Cullen Bryant left tho Post for
another epbnre some time ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Those Faniap cruisers are still smolItng
around for the Sarmatian. lhey afo "ndef
the command Of Head Centre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28
UNPAID SIHOOL SALARIES,
1878 AND 1874.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, CITY HALL. |
New Orleans. November 28, 1878. I
The following sums remain unpaid and will
be paid to the persons named by the Treasurer
of the Public Schools at this office. less proper
tionate charge for this advertisement:
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28
On e - HLI' -.
ELKIN & CO., o
Canal Street 100

Have New Styles Of
VELVET,
BRUSSELS aHsI HNGTKR
Just received per Teutono, from Liverpool
English Oil Cloths end LinOIeums.
A large variety of RUGS. MATS and MAT
TINGR. noes I'm 2dn
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28
EsO1pLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock of Game Wagons,
three and four mule Cane Carts. Ok Carts. Log
Wheels. Cotton Wagons. Bagasse Carts. Farm
carts. Rice carts Small CARTS Of every size. four
and SIS scat Family WAGONS: Spring Wag2ns {2 p
Hounds, Wagon Material. Axle Grease, Cart
Boxog, ete. We especially call attention to our
Tul-sized swedgnd and hardened AxIes, Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing. Of all our CARTS ana
Wagons. Manufactured In our own factories at
Wheeling, W Va, from the best material and BY
skilled mechanics. We can give reliable
guarantee. 1ne8t any competition and supply
the largest demand.
Esepot-E25 and lao Common street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-28

Total for 1879 Observation-Disclosures S5l8 40
1874.
Jan'ry .,Tyt1e Miss. eupernumernrV. 27b
Feruer L., Fortress. -.......,- 10 90
FebrV Perkins A.. EamOnia. ..........-. 16 65
White j.. supernumerarY.-... Is
March Watson Miss RuDernumerary. IS
Cohen W.supernumerary. .....- / 65
Elliott. P, enpernumerary...... 8 65
ApTil -. Watson NJ Webster. ............. 80 35
Kennedy. B.. supernumerary 35
May. Del TrjgO L., Rampart. ...-.... 65 90
DonneIlv. NJ, supernumerarg 65
Cohen, W. L., ,supernumerary. SIS
ALE Fl. ISAACBON. Administrator.
nO28 lot
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-04-06
"A ProHecy.

The Canadian skepticism concerning
the alliance may be partially correct,
but we do not share in their doubts con-
corning the ultimate object Of the In.
dams to attack the settlements in the
Northwest. They have been lowering
about there too long, and too long threat
ening to make an inroad when rein
forced and we'll supplied with ammuni-
ton which is at present the case--not
to do it. An Indian war with Sitting Bull
is as sure as thing mutable can be, and
no narrow sighted policy on the part of
our government should refuse to have
an ample force of men on the ground
waiting to accord Sitting Bull a warm
reception.-P. Standard.
We are not going to say the above is
not correct prophecy, but the frontier
settlers would like to make the Stand
ard false prophet in this instance.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-04-06
Contemplates Change.

"a few days ago the Statesman in
timated that the Aualanche would 'go
down ere long," That remark, we
suppose, was based upon meagerness
of our local advertising patronage.
The Avalanche nevertheless, is one of
the institutions of Idaho; and its present
and former publishers have always paid
one hundred cents on the dollar and
stood we'll in the community besides,
Look out. neighbor; if times don't I'M
prove here in Owyhee, there is posi-
bility that the Avalanche may be ed
tablished as daily paper at the capita
within six months, and, mark you, f
We take that step, your career as b
journalist is ended. -Avalanche."
1t is only question of time. N
need of going to Boise City. Thu
Statesman will ere long suffocate in it.
own stencil.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-04-06
The North Pacific Railroad.

:, A well informed Washington cores
pondSnt. writes us that we might as we'll
give over all hope OF tho renewal of the
land grant to the North Pacific railroad
company. He says the division in the
ranks Of the friends of the measure is
fatal to the Whole affair. MitchelPs bill
in the senate antagonizes the house bill
which reflects the views of the company,
and between the two the whole thing
will fall to the ground. The same cor
respondent says that the feeling against
ahgovernment aid to railroads is strong
and growing stronger, and that the
North Pacific is weakened by reason of
Jay Cooks former connection with it,
and the fear that if the grant is renewed
the franchise will again come under the
control Of a league Of land grabbers.
The outlook for railroad is poor. W.
". Statesman.
We wish Bro. Newell's correspondent
may be mistaken, but the outlook is far
from being satisfactory in relation to
railroad facilities for the Northwest.