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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Fatal BGiler ExpI0ssOn-Three Men Killed
Outright aud Eleven Wounded.

PTTTsBURG, Nov. ga special from Union
town, Pa, says: The coal pit of Reid Broth
ers, one mile below Dunbar, was the scene
yesterday afternoon of the most disastrous
boiler explosion that ever occurred in Fayette
county. 1t took place about half past /.
Eight men were on the roof of the boiler shed
erecting a new smokestack, and a number of
others, who had stopped working because Of
Thanksgiving were standing around watch
ing the operations. 1t is probable that the
engineer became SO occupied in this work that
he forgot all about his engine. Suddenly the
boiler exploded with terrific force, sending
the men who were on the shed
high in the air, and scattering the
lockers on like leaves, and dealing death
and destruction on every side. Three men
were instantly killed, one mortally ,!, hurt and
ten seriously The names OF the killed are
Richard Evans, Daniel Garrison and j. Mil
ler. The former lived in Connellsville, where
his remains we're taken for interment. Jos.
Wagon was horribly mutilated, and his death
is certain. The names OF the others injured
are Charles Riley, Neil Sheets, L. Beck, John
Dougherty, E: Franks, Peter Hetferd, Nor
gan McGill, Thomas Minor and william
Smiley. The boiler was an old one. Reid
Brothers had contracted for a new one to re-
place 1t, but recently concluded not to put in
a new one until spring.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Arguments I'm the Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The sale of swamp
lands by the States, In the case of the Ameri-
can Em1grant Company vs.. the Adams Com
pany of Iowa, was to-day argued in the Su-
preme Court. The question is whether, under
the act of 1850, granting swamp lands to Iowa
the State can pass a title. to lands
cultivation, or whether the title remains
in the State till this is DONE the act provid-
Ing that the proceeds Of such sales shall be
applied to this object. The court below sus-
tained the latter view, and it is here MAIN
tanned that it Is sufficient if the purchaser is
obligated by the terms Of the sale to execute
this trust, the State having the power to COM
pei specific performance Of a contract to
do IT,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
EX-SENATOR CLINGMAN.
Am Ola Politician ON the Political Out
aeak-The Democratic Chances-ThnF~
man mr. Hendricks the Man.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The veteran ex
Senator Thos. L. Clingman, Of North Caro-
lima, Is on q shert visit to this city. In an
interview at the New York Hotel in reference
to the prospect of Democrat or Republican
occupying the chair Of the Chief Magistrate
after the next presidential election, the ex-
Senator said:
'It is rather early to give al opinion as to
which party will occupy the White House at
the close OF Hayes term. AS the matter
stands now, however, l am of opinion, that q
Democrat will be invited to take the chair In
fact this time, and not, as Mr.. Tilden did, let
some one who was not elected take the Office
"Whom do you think the Democrats, at the
next presidential convention will select?'
"WeIl, I think Thurman will be acceptable
to the Democracy of the South generally.
[ don't know Of any other man who would be
more SO, excepting Hendricks. They are very
partial to him, because they are confident
he will strive to do better II he got the nomi-
nation for the people. He is we'll known TO
all of them Therefore they will be- relieved
from all doubt as to what his principles CON
sist Of 1t is very probable that the candidate
for presidential honors will be n Western or
Northern man, and we are satisfied that 1t
shall be So"
Gen Clingman is candidate for senatorial!
honors In North Carolina with Mr.. Vance and
others
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
their progress from Bonaventure street stu
tion to the Windsor Hotel was magnificent
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Chicago Custosn- -House FFands-AF-
rest Of q RrNtsser Of Glarksnn n. Potter.

rest of a Brother of CSarRsDn N. Potter.
New YORK, Nov 29.-United States Deputy
Marshal Stillwell arrested william A. Potter,
formerly chief supervising architect at Wash
ington, on a warrant issue by Judge Blodg-
ett, OF the northern district of Illinois, charg-
ing him with conspiracy to defraud the gov.
ernment in connection with the building Of
the Chicago postofice. The Indictment
charges that the government was de-
frauded out of some $850OO0 by the
measurement OF iron and stone. Potter
was arrested at his office, and was much
surprised. He was taken before United
States Commissioner Osborn, accompanied
by several friends. His brother, Hon. Clark
son N. Potter, member OF Congress, was
present and offered bail. The commissioner
said he could not fix bail, and the parties went
before Judge Choate, in the United States
Court, where ball was fixed at $4,000. Clarkson
n Potter then signed the bond and his brother
was released. The accused, through counsel,
admitted his identity and waived an examina-
tion.
Marshal stlIlweI says that yesterday
he arrested In Washington Messrs. Hill and
Mills. who are also indicted for the same
oifense. They gave bail and were released.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1875.

ing. They have only 100 wagons, drawn by
puny Indian ponies not shod, which cannot
carry more than 1000 pounds and make the
round trip within five weeks. The officer as
eerts that the Indians are In danger Of starva-
tion, and will certainly prepare for the war
path In the spring,
A half million pounds Of supplies must be
carried from here to Spotted Tails agency
this winter by wagon, q distance Of 200 miles.
The Indians OF that agency will not be able to
required, hence contract for 100000 pounds
at this late date Everybody is crying about
mismanagement and oursing the Indian Bu-
rAAI.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
THE WRECKED STEAMER.
Mow Can't schwenzen Was saved-Adei"
ttonaE survav0rs-Fhe Cargo Ee
wo gRnrnwnKeaa

LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch from Mas
luis. Holland, states that Capt. Sohwenzen
sank with the Pomerania, but was soon
brought to the surface by life belt which he
had fitted on prior to the departure Of the
boats. He seized plank and held on for an
hour and half when he was rescued by the
steamer City Of Amsterdam. This statement
shows that Il the life preservers had been used
nearly all might have been picked up; j.,
The following is an additional list oi the
eternman not on the passenger list; Capt
Schwenzen had no relatives on board: the two
children, three years and nine months old, re-
spectively, reported as unidentified, are prob
ably those Of steerage passengers Mrs.
four. two years, and nine months. Mr.. Wiloth,
brother of Mrs Steiple, resides In New York.
The independent Salvage Company OF Liv--
erpool and Bergen Intends lifting the cargo OF
the Pomerana when the wind moderates.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
RESUMP FHON.
EH0w nc VIII Be Carried Gut 10y tine Gov
ePmmaent.
IChicagO Trihune.l

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25-There certainly will
be no trouble for the business community out
side of New York to obtain all the silver they
want for customs purposes. Arrangements
will be made to furnish silver dollars to
ANYBODY through the mints free OF cost
of transportation. They can be obtained
at any sub treasury or government de-
postory Silver certificates can also be
obtained, and greenbacks will be received
for customs, SO that the government will
maintain all dollars at par throughout the
country. Besides, said q treasury official, the
coin necessities OF the government for re-
sumption purposes are not as great as they
are generally supposed. There are now nom
inally outstanding S346, 100000, greenbacks.
To meet this, the government has IN It's
vaults of coin absolutely available, deducting
all dues to private parties, $40 100000. There
are also under control Of the government at
its repositories, which cannot be presented
for redemption, about $1o0,o00,O00 in
greenbacks. The smallest estimate OF
the amount of greenbacks lost and
will not be presented is $40, ,0oO, 900,
making total of S260,00O, 900. This leaves
the total sum to be provided for, not o. ALREADY IRE
covered by the government, $86, 100000 In
greeDbacks. There Is no probability that the
S140, 100000 coin on hand will be exhausted,
much less that there will be any necessity to
provide for the $4,000, 900 not now covered by
coin in the treasury. Suppose that every III
habitant in the United State for his own use
retains So legal tender, that would prevent
any demands being made upon the treasury
for the remaining s86,00o,000.
AS the day for resumption approaches, the
treasury officials who know most ABOUT the
subject appear to have increased confidence
Ia the ability Of the government to resume.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
WASHINGTON.
The Opinion of n Prominent Diplomat as
TO the Result of the WAR I'm
AfwhaMisfnu.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-One of The most
prominent foreign representatives In Wash
ington, In speaking Of the difficulty between
England and Afghanstan, expressed the be-
lief that it would result in 81 war between
England and Russia, and ultimately produce
general European war, the result of which
it is impossible to foresee. The opinion of the
gentleman referred to is entitled to the high
est consideration. Besides being in q posi-
tion to understand the inside workings Of the
policy of one Of the governments named, he
has given the subject a most careful study.
He added that in case his prediction was full
filled. the prosperity OF the United States
would rapidly reach a point far beyond what
1t has ever been before.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
SPORTING NOTES.
Thanksgiving Sports I'm New R0fk-A
Revival Of Outdoor AnmMsements.

New YORK. Nov. 29.-The record of outdoor
sports and amusements yesterday was long
and interesting. Pigeon matches, pedestrian
ism, rifle shooting, foot ball contests, running
races, fox hunting and various other exercises
attracted thousands Of persons to different
points in and around the city. Perhaps the
most amusing, picturesque and exciting of all
these manly sports was the old English uni
versity game of hares and hounds at Fort
Washington and in Westchester county.
Nothing could better attest the increased in
terest in athletic contests among us than the
immense number Of contestants in the games
of the Scottsh-Amercan Club during the al
ternoon, on their new auptown tracks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The Bherlaan~ WhaleR suit-H0w the I'LL"
nnfg Socialists VIII YNfa.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Gen. Sheridan left here
tonight for New York to look after his In
teres}s in the s41C,Oo0 suit brought against
him by JAS. A. Whalen, whom it is alleged
Sheridan dispossessed Of his sugar planta-
ton near New Orleans at the close OF the
war.
The Socialists have instructed their Repre-
sentativps to the General Assembly not to
vote or introduce any bill without first con-
suting the executive committee OF the main
section of the party. They are to vote fo1
John McAuliff for Senator
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30

NEW YORK, Nov 29-Attenton is called to-
day to the case Of the man Soirene, who, four
months ago, gave information to the police
concerning q burglary ne said was about to
he committed. It was committed and the
stolen property found in the possession of the
two men whom Soirene had pointed out as
those who were planning the crime. 1t now
appears that the two men have been dis
charged, ,.andithe informant (Soirene), who Was Z,
participation in the burglary committed last
December, He has already been practically
In prison four months.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Pushing Work on n Nebraska Road.

OMAHA, Nov. 28.-The Republican Valley
branch OF the Burlington and Missouri Rail-
road is being vigorously pushed toward q
connection with the Atchison and Santa Fe
line. Trains will run to Bloomington, Neb,,
within twenty days.
The Omaha ands Republican Valley branch
of the Union Pacific Railroad, which now ter
inmates, al David City, will be extended west
wardIy early In the spring.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The Status of Architect F7ll-The Case
Against Him I'm ghicagG.

WAsH1NGTON Nov. 29.-Mr Sherman, upon
being asked what would be done tn the case
of Mr. Hill, supervising architect, said he
supposed whenever the United States author
tiles were ready to try the case, it being an
Indictment pending In the Circuit Court of the
United States, Mr.. Hill would be suspended
till the trial is over. Mr. Sherman said he
had himself seen nothing In regard to Mr..
Hill that excited his suspicion, and believed
he was innocent of the alleged conspiracy, but
like other citizens, Mr.. Hill must, when legal
ly accused. abide by fair and impartial trial,
which there is no reason to suppose he can
not have In Chicago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
GERM ANY.


BERLIN, Nov. ga letter from the En-
peror at W Wesbaden, dated Tuesday, was read
in tho Chamber of Deputies Wednesday. in
which he acknowledges the sympathy and
loyalty of the chamber and the innumerable
proofs of the love, truth and devotion Of the
German people, which has been source OF
present consolation to him. Fortified and
supported by this he intends shortly to re-
suine the reins of government.
The budget was subsequently introduced
and the governments tariff policy debated at
length.
ened.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The Mississippi BEETLES.
W WashingtOn Post. ]

In pursuance of section of the act OF Con-
gress Of June 10, 1878, q board Of officers, by
direction of Mr.. Hayes. has been detailed to
meet in New York city en- the eleventh OF
December, 1878, and, after adjournment, to
reconvene at the South Pass Of the Missis-
sippi during the latter part Of that month.
Their next place Of meeting will be wherever
is composed Of Col. John N. Maconb, Col. J.
G. Barnard, Col. z. B. Tower, Lieut. Col E..
G. Wright, and Major William E. Merrill,
recorder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
No NeCessit y for an Extra Session.
lPa1t}more Sun1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.--Chairman Atkins,
Of the House Committee on Appropriations,
says that he does not think there will be any
necessity for an extra session Of Congress-
50 far as the appropriation bills are con-
cerned, he Is of the opinion that they will all
be reported to the House by the last week In
January, He does not think that the Demo-
Gratis will do anything to force an extra ses-
sion solely for the purpose Of gaining control
of the offices of the Senate, and has no appre-
hension that any act On their part will neces+
state an extra session.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
O'Leary and Campann VIII Waik-BO-
Earaaua WINS Another MnfcIl.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-OLeary has accepted
the chalenge of Campana for a six days
walk. As soon as O'Leary has fns he'd his
400 mile exhibition at Philadelphia he will
come to this city, and make arrangements for
the match with Campana
Capt Bogardus yesterday shot for q wager OF
5000, the conditions Of the match being that he
should kill seventy-tive birds out OF 100 at
twenty-five yards distance. Bogardus killed
snYentv-fiye birds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
NhaatRa of Conn. SgbsGeF,

Boston, Nov. 20.-Com. VIM F. Spicerr,
commander of the CharlestOwn navy yard,
died this morning after brief illness. He re-
ceved his appointment 20 the naval service
of the United States in 1889 from Winchester,
Mass, and served through the various grades
of the service, receiving his commission as
commander last year. He had seen twenty
years active service, and was an experienced
officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
GREAT BRITAIN
vne Grew of the F'OEneranHa Condemned
conduct of the Captain.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-Inquests were held to-
tlav over the bodies of some Of the victims OF
the Pomerania disaster, One OF the witnesses,
named Hastings, condemned the conduct OF
the crew of the vessel. His testimony showed
that Capt. Schwenzen behaved manfully
throughout The terrible ordeal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Heavy Failure at Hsundee ~ The Home
RmHars md the Afghams.

LONDON, Nov. 3O.-Mr Ramsey, q mer-
chant of Dundee, Scotland has failed. Lila
bilities E80,000.
DR.. Isaac Butt, leader of the Homo Rule
marty. has issued q third manifesto, counsel
ling Parliamentary moderation on the Afghan
question.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Probable Litigation over the Chicago
6hTfevnlty.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Sheriff Kern and his
friends, it is understood, are about to apply
for an Injunction to prevent Sheriff-elect Hotf.
man from taking possession OF the office on
the ground that when he was collector he re,
tained per cent of his collections, and he is
therefore, ineligible under the constitution
Hoffman says he retained the 2 per cent as
bis rightful fee according to the custom O
his nredecasSOrs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
THE SIOUX INDIANS.
of the Indian Bureau
The spotted Tail and Red Cloud
Bands in DRnger of starvation.

YANKToN, D. T. Nov. 29-An army officer
is responsible for the statement that the sup
Missouri at an old agency warehouse, and
cannot be transported to the camp, 200 miles
in the interior, inside Of ten months by the In
dians, who are obliged to do their own haul
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
/ Congress to Consider the socialist
NaOvemene-Expu1slon of Socialists.

LONDON, Nov. ga Berlin dispatch says:
It is rumored that Germany has proposed g.
congress of reigning Princes to be held to
consider the Socialist movement.
Forty three conspicuous Social Democrats
In Berlin have received orders for their ex
pulsion from Germany. Included in the mum
ber are Deputies Herr Hasselmann and Dr.
Fretiche.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
RUSSIA.
How the AfgEanfstan war la Regarded
Grant Tor Bulgaria.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The st. Petersburg Ia,
zctte says the Afghan war is really waged
against Russia.
The London Standards Philippopolis CORE
spoDdent telegraphs on the highest authority
but attaches no Importance to the report, that
Gen. Grant has been proposed for the Bulga-
rian throne.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Nov. 29.-Thomas
Craghan and W. E. Watts undertook to walk
100 miles here in 27 hours. Watts made 80
miles In hours and 81 minutes when his
feet became terribly swollen and he was
Obliged to leave the field Craghan con-
ttnued, finishing at 8 :o3 p. NJ, being Q little
over "a hours His best time for q mile was
minutes and 43 seconds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
A. Case for Judge Lynch I'm North caro-
gaNa,

LIMA.
RALEIGH, Nov. 29.-On the morning OF No
vember q an assault was made upon Miss
Martha Johnson, white, aged nineteen, the
very beautiful daughter of o respectable
farmer in Boon Hill township, Johnston
county. by q negro villain. He made i'm
proper advances, and attempted force: He
threatened to kill her unless she submitted.
The young lady resisting, he stabbed her, In
several places. Before the monster succeeded
in his hellsh purpose the cries of the young
lady brought assistance from q neighbor;
Yesterday a large, very black negro, named
Urumet. was arrested and identified by Miss
johnson as her assailant 1t Is feared he will
he Vnched.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The Will Naen Cutting the English Conn
RnWnscatiOns.

LONDON, Nov. 30--A dispatch from Lahore
SAYS: Cen Brownies communications have
been cut by the hill men, who are constantly
attacking outposts and conveys. khyber
pass, between Jumrood and Ali Musjd, is tenn
porarily closed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30

CLEVELAND, Nov. 29.-For six months, more
or less. letters have been lost between New
York and Chicago. Seventy men are under
suspicion. Yesterday Chas. D. kmball, OF
Kindollvillc was arrested, with three decoy
letters in his possession. He confessed to
have been robbing the mails for six months:
The prisoner was taken to Buffalo and lodged
In jail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Excitement Over the Expulsion OF Promi
nenG Socialists.

BERLIN, Nov 29-There is great excitement
over the order for the expulsion of conspicu-
GUS Socialists and disturbance are feared
The Prussan Parliament will demand an
explanation of the government OF the reason
of Herr HasseImann s expulsion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
JUDGE EGAN.
rEHE DEATH OF A PROMINENT L0UHsH"
AEHAN.
A Frotractea ILLNESS brought to an EH"
op TEaurstRay-Wis Last Moments
The Funeral Yesterday.

The Funeral Yesterday.
Especial to the Democrat.l
SHREVEPORT, Nov 29.--.Iudge W. Il. beah
died yesterday afternoon about O'Clock. ho
spent the last few months In Tennessee for MS
health. and returned few weeks since, but
still In a feeble condition. Sunday he was
taken quite Ill and fingered until yesterday
He was conscious to the last. few houts
before his death he made his will, anu was
Enthusiastically careful In the manner IN
which IL was done Rev. Dr. Dalzell then ad-
ministered the sacrament to him, and few
minutes thereafter he breathed his last. To-
day his remains were followed to their last
resting place by a large number OF friends.
A. D. BATTLE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
.yohrv Rrowu's Anniversary.

of John Brown, "Liberator," will be com
memorated here next Monday at the Congre-
gational Church T. Eastman, Of Chicago, one
OF the original AboIitionsts will deliver the
address,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The Glasgow Isank Observation-Disclosures
Solicited.

GLASGOW, Nov. 2o-The Glasgow commit
tee have issued an appeal to all Scotchmel
throughout the world to com emorate ~
Andrews s day by liberal subscriptions to tn
relief fund
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-For the West Gulf
Rtates, warmer, partly cloudy weather; winds
mostly southerly; stationary or lower pressure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
Republicanism Out of Place.

A Republican party In the South Is as nor
NAL O. condition of things as gambling den
ia a church, and no more SO; and a church
society might as well be charged with fraud
for getting rid of the gambling den as to
charge the South with fraud for Wiping out
the Republican party.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
The supreme Court of FLORIDA.

How ready the Republicans are to appeal,
for the sake Of gaining a Congressman, to the
the bare idea Of such court for the sake Of
gaining President!
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30
DEN VI ARK.

Dissolution of q Recaacltrane Assembly.
CoPENHAGEN, Nov. 29.-The Chambers have
been dissolved, owing to its refusal to vote q
subsidy on account of the lnsurrectlon In
Santa Cruz.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-30

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. GA State Council
is discussing the question Of imposing taxa
ton on American cotton imports