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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
endorsement of controller Kes

New YORK, March 28.-A number of bank
ers and others, representing 5000, 900, 900 of
capital, called on Controller Kelly this after
noon, and presented him with an address ex-
pressing their faith in his honesty as public
official and their gratitude for what he has
already done in the way OF economy and re-
form In matters pertaining to our city gov
The Controller made reply, stating that
while ID office he should do ali in his power
ment.
The president of the Bank of New York
was the spokesman of the occasion. Among
those present We're the presidents of the Inn
porters and Traders National Bank and the
Shoe and Leather Bank and John J. Cisco, of
Wall street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE EADs PLAN,
Criticized From Scientific and Practical
Standpoint.

| Standpoint.
The alluvial bed of the Mississippi varies
widely in its composition, but the theory, as
stated by Mr.. Eads, makes no provision for
variation in character, state or kind of mate
rial. Going out in skiff upon the river in
front OF st. Louis, you first notice that the
| water on the st. Louis side is exceedingly
| filthy from sewage contamination; next, when
clear Of garbage and the inky sewage, the
natural muddy color of the Missouri is recog-
nized; about midway this muddiness fades,
and few strokes of the oar will take
you into the brownish water of the
Mississippi. Put out floats, and you will
find no perceptible difference in the velocity of
the water which Is very muddy and that
which is comparatively clear; if any differ
ence be found it will be that the east or clearer
side is the more rapid In front OF the cen
trail part of the city, which condition will be
reversed if we go either above to the water
works or below to Carondelet. Now, accord
ing to Mr. Eads' theory it should be impossi-
BILE for two threads of water to move over an
alluvial bed with equal velocity, and equal
depths, and they not casry an equal quantity
OF sediment in suspension; but here we have
q CcoC tWulSA lcW pcOplo LII OCs LOUIS have
failed to notice, and which, if they have not,
they may observe for themselves any calm
day. two bodies Of water flowing side by side
over common bed and with common ve-
locity and depth, and will any one say the loads
of sediment are equal? Take another case,
which must by this time be familiar one
to Mr.. Eads. The current through South
Pass and the ietties must meet at some point
the incoming flood tide, which must check
the velocity, for it alters the slope for miles.
Has Mr.. Eads found, as yet, the locality
where the inevitable deposit is made?
At this point where incoming tide
meets the outgoing current of the
river is somewhat difficult to To-
cate theoretically, we will turn to that spot
where at times aserious check is given to the
current by the waves Of the gulf, (s'and please
remember" he says, 'the slightest check of
the current will cause deposit of sediment,
at the sea end Of the jetties. Is such a de-
posit made there or in the immediate vicini-
ty? II there is not the theory is false, unless
some new and external force is brought into
action. AS no such external force was known
te exist at the time the ietty project was un-
dertaken, (or for that matter, now it is not
easy to understand him:
My hopes of success at the ietties were
based upon the fact that it does exist, as
have stated, and that the slightest check i'll
the current will cause q deposit Of sediment. !.
4 i = q
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Affairs In wilkinson County, Mississippi.

worthy colored citizen of Wilkinson
county, VIM. Bailey, having been shot {but
fortunately not killed. by assassns, mass
meetings of the best citizens Of the county
were held at Woodville and Fort Adams to
denounce the outrage and mutually to pledge
ties to justice and to maintain law and order
Several suspicious persons have been arrest
ed. A volunteer military committee. with
Capt. I. V. holland (who participated in the
meeting, mayor Of Woodvile and chairman
Of the Democratic county committee, as cap
tain, has been formed, which will be held In
readiness to cooperate with the civil authori-
ties in enforcing order when necessary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Gold Exports and Importx Of silver

gold are being made to Europe, and to-day's
steamer took out 100000 in coin. It is
thought the exports on Saturday will aggre-
gate 81 100000. L. Van Hoffman & Co. have
during the past week ab bought e1ooooo9 to pay
Over, $500 200 in silver bullion arrived at this
port to-day on the steamer Abyssinla, shipped
from Rothschild, OF London, to August Bel
mont. 1t is understood that it was sold to
ne government and will be converted within
q few days into "dollars Of our daddies."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Another Railroad Conference.

New YORK, March 28.-A large number of
representatives from the various railroad
freight lines OF the country met to-day at the
the differences between the various railroad
lines The meeting was strictly private but
1t Is understood that nothing affecting the
public interest, SO lar as any change Of car
rying freight is concerned, was brought up
for consideration
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
WAR DRAWING NEAR.
THE ENGLISH RESERVES ORDERED
OUT FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE.
Resignation of Lord Derby-Excitement
In LOndOn-The Reception In Parlia-
msnt of the Announcement of Hussia's

In LOndOn-Thc Reception In Parlia-
mrnt of the Announcement of Kussia's =
Claims.
LONDON, March 2S.-The warlike action of
the government in calling out the army re-
serves for immediate active service meets
with hearty approval, except among the pro-
Russian party, while Lord Derby's resigna-
tion Of the Foreign Office is severely criti-
cised as desertion OF the government at u
most critical period.
The excitement of the past week is intensi-
fled by developments to-day. The debate In
Parliament elected decidedly anti-Russan
sentiment.
In the House of Commons, Sir Stafford
Northcote announced that Russias reply to
the demands Of the English government was
received yesterday. In this communication
Russia reserves to herself liberty OF action.
and cai inns the right to accept or reject the
discussions and decisions Of the congress.
This announcement was received with de-
risive laughter.
In the House of Lords, the resignation of
Lord Derby was announced amid Impressive
silence.
Lord Derby. in explaining his action, said
that he could not acquiesce in the grave cou-
cIusions Of the Cabinet. He fully agreed
with the M Ministry as to the end to be secured
but differed with them as to efle means to he
adopted. He was also agreed with the Cabi-
net regarding the conditions upon which
England should enter the congress-.
Earl Beaconsfield was much affected whilst
announcing the Foreign Secretarys resigna-
ton.
There is much speculation as to who will
succeed Lord Derby
The excitement to-day was reflected on the
Stock Exchange, in the sudden and sharp de
cline of consols from 95 to 947s, though sub
sequently there was a reaction to IS. The
Bank of England rate Of discount was to-day
advanced from 2 to B per cent. Advices from
the continental bourses report that financial
transactions have been much disturbed by
the threatened renewal of the Eastern
troubles and the bourses are much agitated
In consequence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Change of Front by AustrIa-Andrass!
PreparInE To Oppnse Russia. ,.

LONDON, March 2s.-The Dotly Tsteg3saspt
has Vienna dispatch saying Sudden and
unaccountable change in the governments
attitude is reported.
1t is said that Count Andrassy has only
been feigning concurrence with the court
party; that he is now preparing to oppose
Russia openly, with the entire Hungarian
party at his back.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
MARINE WS.

PoRT EADs. March o.. o. m.-Wind, north
west light. Weather hazy.
Arrived last evening Swedish steamship
America, Sirictsburg mast.r. days from Ha-
vana. ca go sugar to Agar & L4l0ng
Spanish bark Virgen de- las Nieves, Yoler mas
ter, days from Havana. in ballast. to Avendano
Bros.
Sailed Steamships Frankfurt and New York,
ship Caledonia bark Adolph. schooner Alfred
Keen.
SOUTHWEST PASS, March %. 6 p ru.- Barome--
ter 1870. Wind west, light. Weather hazy.
No arrivals.
Sailed Steamship ST. Mary.
PAss-A- L,OUFRE, March 28 Arrived: Sfa7mer
Alasam Carroll master, at a. M, from Pcnsa-
cola to G. M. Soria.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Calling 1,ut the Reserves.

LONDON March 28.-The government will
ask Parliament on Monday for power tn call
out the first class army reserve of 13O, ,O0O
men, and also the militia reserve of 25 900 men
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
perha,s = uccessar

LONDON, March 2s-The Right Honorable
Marquis Of Salisbury present secretary for
India, will probably succeed Lord Derby as
Secretary OF Foreign Affairs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Opposition TO Concessions to Austria.

LONDON, March 28-A dispatch from st.
Petersburg received at Paris says: There is
an excited party here who oppose all CON
cessions to Austria which might impair the
treaty Of San Stefano, which is considered
sufficiently humiliating for Russia already.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
A Terrible Turkish Massacre

ATHENS, March 28.-It is reported that a
terrible Turkish massacre has taken place
near XalO.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29

War Panic on the Paris ROurse.
PARIS, March 28-There is war panic or
the ROurSe
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29

freedom. 1t is said that, in case he is released,
he will remove to New Orleans, where he will
establish himself in business with his son-in-
law, who Is resident of that city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29

Itis now supposed tElat Daniel we don't
remember his last nam was nlersl thrown
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Derby's Resigna ion viii strens then the
Cabinet

LONDON, March 2S.-Al of the London
Journals consider that Lord Derby's resignao
ton will strengthen the Cabinet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

At regular meeting Of the members
Of Prof. Soligas brass baud OF Jasper,
Dubois county. Ind, the follow inn reso-
lutions were adopted:
Whereas, Ii is our sad duty 10 testify
TO the great loss sustained by Us. in lie
death Of our Brother, Joseph Geier.
1t is also becoming and proper that we
should bear public testimony to his ex-
cellence Of character, and TO his high
professional attainmcnts as q musician ;
therefore, be il
Resolved, That in the death OF Joseph
Geier, this band. of which he was IN
honorable and efficient member has
sustained loss which is irreparable.
Resolved, That we bear witness TO his
superior talents; his kind heart: his
sympathizng nature, and his high sense
of duty.
Resolved, That we shall ever cherish
his noble example a. a man. and his
endearing qualities as friend.
Resolved, That we sympathize with
his family in this their overwhelming
sorrow.
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be sent to his family. and that il
also be published in the Jasper Courier
and HuniiHgburg Signal.
George w. Brosemer, Alois Jerger
Joseph Jerger, Jr.. John Jergcr, Joseph
Rottef. Alois Renner. Henry Berger
Michael Durlauf, Jr., Matthias Schmith
and Chas. Solisa, members Of said band
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

FTIasf Saturday being the last day
under the bankrupt law. an appalingiy
large number Of petitions under this
Radical cheat game. were fled ~ the
various cities 3a5 III Cincinnati; $50 IN
Chicago 400 in -. Louis ls5 in Louis
vile: l2a in Indianapolis. and SO on al
over the country. tho result Of Republic
can financicring Is seen. In Indianapo-
lis s35 petitions in bankruptcy have
been filed In the past eight months
Among the host last Saturday were
Thomas J. Fornadav Isaac W. Meteor
mick. Eli G. fEornadav. Washington
Robert p, Haynes. Reuben T. Il. Beckett
am Alexander Ravhill. Daviess county.
Referred 10 Noble G.. Rn'ler. at New
Albany. Some ~ these men were ow-
ing debts IL Dubois county. TO men who
will now have The pleasure Of realizing
what John sherman has done for them
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

or Our School Trustees in Jasper, in
their love Tor the fatherland have for
gotten that they are living in Ameri-
ca, and that probably their children will
settle in come part Of the country where
the time they spend In learning the ru-
diments Of the German language will be
just so much time wasted. They can
not acquire thorough knowledge in
our common schools, and the smattcring
they may get, unless they attend college
afterwards, is certainly at the expense OF
thoroughness in some other branches,
which our Lawmakers have Thought
would do more general good. Unless
they undertake to regularly grade the
schools in the six schools OF the town,
we do not know where they derive any
authority to order any branch OF learn
ing to be taught outside Of those speci-
fed in the law governing common
schools. Germln has been taught, and
some other things too, in several out OF
the six schools In Jasper, for several years,
and we should think they would supply
All needed facilities for acquiring that
language.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

0JThe term Of School No. s-down
stairs In the Graded School building IN
The town Jasper, will commence on
Monday the 9th day Of September, 1873.
Besides the usual branches, the German
language win also BE- taught in this
school.
school No. !, in'said building up
stairs being for advanced scholars, will
q opened . soon o. Z teacher for ssid
school i employed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

NuHtIaNt touuty Expenses.
Mr.. EDiroR.--lf You will permit me
in your Interesting paper. will give my
views AS to what the next legislature
should 10 in regard TO fees and salaries.
Money has become q great deal scarcer
than II was few years ago, conse-
qnently il does not require more than
half or two-thirds Of the amount OF
money at this time to procure the nee
esssries 10 live on that 1t did then. Fees
Of officers should be reduced in the same
ratio, as the necessaries of life have been
reduced, which would at least be one
third.
The Auditor Of our county. at this
time, Il receiving about $500 year
for his services. / am satisfied If the
salary was reduced to $500. there are
nusa Der of good men in The county
who wonld be glad to get the Office ~
That amount OF pay. and would discharge
the duties OF the Office as well and ~
satisfactorily as they are al the present
time.
In counties Of the population Of Du-
bois. Shcrff's fees should be reduce
about $3.50 for services which they
render for the county.
County Commissioners should get
% 90 pee day instead Of $500, as they
are gettirg now.
Township Trustees and Assessors
should get 81 " per day instead OF
~ 50, ~ they are getting now.
Our County School Examiners fees
should be reduced TO about one-half.
This could be done by reducing his per
diem TO 81 90 instead Of - 90, as he is
getting now. Dispense with his visit
ing schools, but allow him for time to
visit an Institute in each township du-
ring school terms. Let each applicant
for a license TO teach school pay one
dollar 70 the Examiner.
Now, will sum up what would BE-
saved 10 The county by reducing the fees
ne stated above. There would be saw
ing 20 the county on the Auditors fees
Of 81 600; on Assessors fees about $3.50 !;
on the Sheriff's fees about $3.50; on Tie
County Commissioners fees about 800 !:
on County superintendent fees about
$500, and on Township Trustees about
$350--making q total Of S2,370 = thus re-
ducing our county taxes about 8 cts. on
every hundred dollars worth Of property.
| hold that IL the legislature was 10
make this reduction, we could get CON-
petent men to fill the Offices. Ii should
be the policy Of the legislature to allow
no greater salary or fees to our officers.
than would be sufficient TO induce COM
petent and qualified men 10 take upon
themselves the duties Of the several
county and township offices. l would
like TO hear the views Of others on this
matter. TAx-PAyrR.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

1t IL proposed in Washington to in
crease the tax on beer from 81 to Si5O
or $l.67 gallon, In order TO make up
the falling off in internal revenue re-
ceipts, which, II IL estimated, will be
not less than twelve millions this year.
This proposed additional tax on beer
would be q burden not only on the
brewers, but upon the millions OF citi-
zens who drink that mild beverage; for
II would afford an excuse for maintain
ing, II not for adding to, the present re-
tail price.
A much better plan would be 10 re-
trench In the appropriations for the usc-
Iess army, which now costs the country
about @s0,Oo0OW year. New York
Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

The Plain Facts.
The speech Of Judge Lewis Jordon IL
our town on Thursday Of last week. was
chiefly devoted to the currency question
and the management OF our State affairs
under Democratic rule.
The speaker proved concIusively that
the currency Of the country, since the
close Of the rebellion, had been con-
tractcd nearly one-half, or from about
twelve hundred millions of dollars down
10 between six and seven hundred mill
lions. The legislation of the Republican
Congress, year after year, was so shaped
as 10 favor the holders Of government
collaborating bonds, by keeping green
backs-the currency of the people - at a
large discount below the gold standard.
BY such legislation the holder Of bonds
added every year not less than fifteen or
twenty, and often twenty-five to fifty
per cent. on every dollar Of government
bonds he held and some two thousand
millions of such bonds were held BY the
monied class, while the farmer, me-
chanic, manu- facturer and merchant
were compelled to take the deprecated
greenbacks, and at the same time raise
the money to pay the enormous interest
demanded by the money sharks who
held the gold bonds. Could II be ex.
pected that the business interests OF any
nation Of forty millions Of people could
stand this enormous drain on their in.
dnstries for any length OF timer The
enormous contraction Of the CURRENCY
and the passage Of the resumption act
BY Republican Congress, did the work
for the business interests OF the entire
nation. Contraction of the currency
Brought contraction of business, and
threw out Of employment hundreds OF
thousands Of the industrial classes Of the
country, who for years have been com
PEELED to subsist on the charity Of those
whom the government reduced to cir.
s'um-tanccs but little better than them.
eelvea
Thanks to the Democratic Congress
that came into power two years ago
and by wise legislation has reduced gold
and silver to the greenback standard.
II the people trust the Democratic
party and give il full possession Of the
government, money aud honest labor
for all classes will be abundant, and we
will hear no more Of hard times. Let
the gold sharks, who have preyed upon
the people 90 long, take . back seat for
al time to come.
Since the Democratic party. with
honest old "Blue jeans at its head.
came into power In our State, reforms
have been quietly going on. Too much
money has been expended yearly on
many Of our charitable institutions. As
an instance, the House OF Refuge cost
the State, under Republican rule, aome
hfty five thousand dollars q year. Its
expenses have been reduced to about
sh'rfy-thousand, aud : further reduction
Of about twenty per cent. will be made
without injuring the interests Of the in
siitution. All our institutions are hav-
ing thorough overhsuling under the
eagle eye Of our excellent Governor,
and the taxes Of our people will be re-
duced in consequence.
Let the people Of Indiana bear these
iacis IN mind when they 20 to the polls
In October next.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

bismarck had himself weighed in a
scale chair at kissengen. recently. and
found that his weight was something
over 24s pounds. gain Of 10 pounds
since last year. TOO much, too much ="
he growled as he gave the man thalcr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IL persons indebted to George J..
~ Jutt, Sri, are notified that he has re-
moved to Louisville, KY, and that thew
must settle their accounts with Christ.
Ju'f, In Jasper, who Is authorized TO re-
ceipt them. All accounts not settled by
cash or notes BY the 9th Of November.
1873. will be sued upon Immediately.
PAY up and save costs. c. .JUTr. Sn.
Aug. 10th, '78--4w.s
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

The six Chinese companies. which
manage the business of the Celestial in
habitnnts OF san Francisco. claim that
the Chinese laborer makes In that city
from SOS 10 $40 month. and does not
intend 70 90 to the Atlantic coast or
anywhere else.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

U Some time ago one OF Jasper's
young gallants prided himself on being
able to swing certain young lady Of
this town. As time rolled on. the girl.
fol reasons of her own, went back on
this young snoot. Last Sunday even
ing, while the silver moon looked down
with calm serenity upon our peaceful
town, this young gent espied his girl out
taking walk, he gets one of his CON-
panions to cut across the street and ran
up an alley to meet her. They met. and
then and there took place very anus
ing scene, to an outsider. 1t seemed as
If ten thousand devils had met and were
quarreling over the remains Of some
dead person. Young man, for heavens
sake, next time don't select an alley cor
ner to quarrel with young lady, even
il she did play you wrong.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

ns-Judge Lewis Jordon was appoint
ed by the Democratic State Central Com
mittee 10 address the people Of Dubois
county. at Jasper. on the 18th Of August.
No notice Of said appointment reached
us beforehand. and the consequence
was no notice Of the meeting was given
10 our people. Mr.. Jordon arrived at
the appointed time. and addressed a
number OF our citizens Mt the Court
house. We wish every citizen OF the
county could have listened to his argu-
ment, showing conclusively that the
Republican leaders AT the head of the
government were responsible for the
contraction of the currency. and the hard
times that followed in the wake OF such
suicidal policy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-06

FATAL ACCIDENT. On last Saturday
morning Mr.. Joseph Geicr. young man
was engaged cleaning out a well At his
fathers house in Jasper, and the wind
lass rope broke while he was in the well,
letting The mud tub fall on him from
about 10 feet above him. II was very
heavy, and struck him on the head. cut
ting his head TO the bone. and cracking
the skull, and also injuring his spine, 20
that his lower limbs were paialyzed.
He fingered IN great pain until Sunday
morning, when death relieved his suf-
ferings. lie was an industrious young
man, aud universally liked, and was to
have been married in four weeks. His
alliance came in town 70 church on Sab
bath morning, not knowing he was hurt,
10 end MIN corpse, aud but few could
keep dry eyes who witnessed her dis.
tress.