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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Postal superlntendent., ConventInn.

WASHINGTON, July 18-The convention of
postal superintendents at their session to-day
considered and adopted n report of commit
tee recommending to the Postmaster General O
test Of registration of the third class matter,
by adopting the system for ten of the princi-
pal offices for four months from October 1.
The committee on registry Of pouches re-
ported that In its opinion the system can be
extended with benefit to the service and
saving Of labor by railway postal clerks
effected; that the opening of registered
pouches by railway postal clerks would have
tendency to weaken the present safeguard,
and was therefore Objectionable. The report
was adopted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Anxiety over the Reports from and Rome
Athens.

LONDON, July ts.--There is some anxiety
felt in governmental circles respecting the
agitation at Rome and Athens and the reports
from Constantinople, that the Italians pro-
pose sei1ing Rhodes, while Greece sends an
army into Thessaly, but it Is believed that
King Humbert will adhere In good faith to the
treaty of Berlin, and that the Porte may be
safely entrusted to repel any invasion by the
Greeks. Indeed, it Is limited that these re-
ports have no foundation in fact, and are to be
attributed tostock jobbing motives. Amy at
tacks upon Turkey will now be repulsed by
Austria and England II Turkey herself should
not be able to defeat them,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
King HumberE Summoned to ROme-Tne
situation Extremely Critical

LONDON, July 18,-The T6Jemdpltst Vienna.
correspondent says: The latest advices from
Italy show that the situation Is most critical.
The Ministers telegraphed King Humbert TO
return to Rome from Turin Immediately.
against the British Embassy is apprehended.
The Ministers are discussing the expediency
of sending assquadron to the Levant.
The resignation of Count Corti, Prime Min
lister, Is regarded as certain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Timely Repentance Averts a Terrible Dis
aAter.

BROOKLYN, July 1S.-As the Greenpoint
mail train was turning curve at Bosling
Hollow on the Long Island road, Monday
evening, the engineer saw man on the track
some distance ahead waving his hands and
making signals for the train to stop. The
engineer shut off steam and put on the brakes,
and in this way avoided striking with full
force steel rail which had been placed across
the track. The man proved to be John w.
Robbie, shiftless fellow He wanted TO
wreck the train and rob the passengers, but
repented In time to warn the engineer and
prevent terrible disaster.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Twice Married and Divorced, They VIII
Try it AgMin.

BROOKLYN, July 18.--Mrs. Emma Judson
is an accomplished lady of refined manners
and appearance. Her husband is retired
merchant, living in Bridgeport, Conn, and
they have boy twelve years Of age. She is
less than thirty-six years old. Her husband
drank too much, and she got divorce. He
reformed and they were REMARKED.
Shortly after Mrs Judson herself began to
drink and her husband began q suit for di~
vorce She committed an assault upon her
mother and was sentenced to six months in
the penitentiary. She, too, has reformed and
will be released to-day to be reunited to her
husband.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
RaiIroHd Accident-Two Men Killed.

CINCINNATI, July 18.-The mixed accommo-
dation and freight train, going East yester-
day. near Monticello, Ind, crashed through
the bridge over the Tippecanoe river. The
locomotive and twenty-five cars plunged into
the river, and were completely wrecked.
The escape of passengers and railroad men
was miraculous. The bridge tender, who was
standing on truss, was killed; also the en-
gineer. ....
No other lives were lost, although many
persons were carried down with the cars. A
number of passengers were injured, but not
seriously so far as known.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

house. Symmes declined to prefer charges
against her, and she was taken away by
friend.
The trouble grew out of the scandal at Ham,
ilton, which was made public about O month
ago. Mrs. Black, who was a member Of the
church and regarded by her acquaintance
as q woman of exemplary character, con-
fessed to her husband that she had been Sc
duced by Scott Symmes,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
AT THE BAR.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
Port Eads, South Pass, La,

Editor Democrat-July 18th, at average
flood-tide, there was % feet channel over
South Pass bar; it's least width was $50 feet.
A practicable channel 22.3 feet deep existed
throughout the pass and between the Jettles
to deeper water of the gulf.
At high tide of the day these depths we're
increased 10 foot, and at low tide lessened 0.S
feet
At the head of South Pass July 18th q. wide
channel, having a least depth OF 21.7 feet, was
found.
At high tide this depth was increased 20
feet, and at low tide OF feet
/ certify that the above is correct state
ment. nj. r. BROWN,
Captain of Engineers, Q. s. A.
Official Published by order Of the Honor
able Secretary of War.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Serious Runaway accident.

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-At about 8 o'clock
last evening, while Lieut.. ComrW. B. Hoff of
the United States navy, accompanied by bis
wife and Mrs. Gen. Foster, were out riding,
their carriage broke down, throwing Lieut..
Hoff directly under "the horses heels. The
animals took fright and ran, dragging the
carriage, containing the ladies, over his pros
t1ate body. The ladies were both subsequent
ly thrown out and the carriage demolished.
Mr.. Hoff is seriously and perhaps fatally in
iured; Mrs. Hoff had an arm broken and
Mrs. Foster was slightly injured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
MADISON PARISH.
GRAND DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING
AT TALLULAH-THE LARGEST AS
sEMBLAGE SINCE THE WAR.

The Nichols Administration Una niHnOus-
ly Endorsed, as Also GEN. j. Floyd
King for Congress. and Col. Rtcbard-
son, of OuachEta, for Treasurer.
The following dispatch was received in this
city last night:
TALIULAH, July Is, 1878.
TO W. B. Brockett. New Orleans:
At the largest mass meeting ever held since
the war, by the sound Democrats OF Madison
parish, the Nichols administration was unarl-
imously indorsed. Gen. j. Floyd King was
likewise indorsed for Congress, and Col. Rich
ardson, of Ouachita, for State Treasurer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
silver Issued In Exchange for Greenbacks

WASHINGTON, July 18.-Such arrangements
have been made by the Treasury Department
that the standard silver dollar may now be
had at any sub-treasury or depository in the
United States for greenbacks. This Is even
the case In New York, Baltimore and other
points where such disposition of the dollar
had been stopped, owing to the fact that GUS
toms duty was paid in them to avoid the gold
premium.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Intense Heat mt wheeling.

WHEELING, w. Va, July 18.-The heat yes
terday was intense, the thermometer stand
ing at 900 in the shade. Three cases of sun
stroke were reported last night. Up to this
hour no deaths have resulted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Escape Of Three ConvIcta from sing sing.

NEW YORK. July 18.-During the last two
days there has been wild sensation at Sing
Sing prison, over the disappearance OF three
terry. The missing convicts are Daniel Brown,
alias French Louis, convicted of burglary
August, 1877, and sentenced to three years
Frank Gellen, convicted of murder July 20,
1873, and sentenced for life; and James Law
renee alias Johnson, alias ConnelL who was
last convicted of burglary February 7, 1878
and sentenced for four years
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Rnylng Gold with silver.

WASHINGTON, July 18.-The Director of the
Mint received dispatch to-day from the SUI
perintendent Of the mint at San Francisco,
stating that S555,O0O in silver dollars had been
expended at that mint at par for gold coin
since the first of July, previous to which the
exchanges were inoOnsiderable
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
FRANCE.
M. wadaInwfon tn Resign.

LONDON, July 18.-Advices from Paris say
that NJ. .Waddfngton will probably tender his
resignation and that the Marshal would ac-
cept it. The dissatisfaction caused by the
Berlin treaty has not subsidized.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
sensation In a Cincinnati Hotel.

CINCINNATI, July 1S-Last night Mrs. A.
d. Black wife of the deputy sheriff of Butler
county. walked into the Office of the Hotel
Emery In this city and inquired for guest
named Scott Symmes. Finding the object Of
her search, she advanced upon him pistol in
hand, and was about to fire when Symmes
which she fred twice. but without effect.
She was arrested and taken to the station
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
The Prince Imperial.

LONDON, July 18.-The 10000 francs recov-
cred by the Prince Imperial from the Steele,
table institution in Paris.
The Prince has lately been paying visit to
Denmark and was received by the King.
This has revived the report of his intended
marriage to the Princess Thyra.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
AnEI EInnement.

DAVENPORT, July 18.-An elopement took
place here yesterday afternoon, in which Mrs:
Fred Schroeder, wife of the Western agent of
Halls Safe and Lock Company, ran away
with Prof. o. B. Bell, g travelling Snowman
and proprietor of the panorama, "a trip
around the world" Schroeder was in Gin
ton when Mrs. Schroeder packed her clothes
in the professors trunk. The pair met at
Pond Station and went South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

stances painfully mysterious. Lydia Ashton
Is the name OF the young lady. She Is only
nineteen years old, and has had the benefit OF
q good education, and Is the daughter OF
gentleman tolerably wealthy, and is one of
thoroughly respectable family. She was en-
ticed from home hY Sniritualists.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Rscnne nnd Recapture.

TRENTON, N. j., July 1s.-Quaker Bill, alias
VIM Murphy, a notorious rough and desper-
ate character, with two companions escaped
from Jail yesterday. An investigation was
made and the trio found. They had secured
freedom by cutting through the ceiling.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Eanttest smell for TwentY-fIYe Years.

CINCINNATI, July 18.-Henry Ware the
prominent Fourth street optician, stated yes
terday that for three weeks the mercury dur
ing the day had never fallen below ninety, and
ranged from ninety-three to 100. Mr.. Ware
says such spell of weather Is unprecedented
during the past twenty-five years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
sheotInga t wimbledon,

LoNDoH, July 18&-rThe shooting for the FL
atIO challenge shield III the first range Of 800
yards at The Wimbledon meeting, has con-
cuded. The scores ar as follows: England
53i; and Scotland 533.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

~ F+=ztrezr In1u 1a The sunarintendent
Of the mounted recruiting service has been
for assignment to the Ninth Cavalry all avail
able colored recruits
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
RumOred Alliance Of France, Italy and
Greece.

LONDON, july 18.--There is rurner OF q
Greece to compel Turkey to come to an inn
mediate understanding with Greece, and to
cede Corfu to Italy but this is not credited in
official circles
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
The userortl AT st. louis.

ST. LOUIS, July 18.-The thermometer at
noon to-day stood at ninety. three in the shade;
same time yesterday ninety-six and a half,
Twenty-one cases Of prostration by sunstroke
to-day are reported-none serious. 1t Is be-
lieved that the worst is over. The total mum.
Der of deaths by heat since the nineteenth in
staflt is 1870.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
dissolution og Parliament.

LONDON, July 18-The dissolution of Par.
lament at an early day is almost certain
though many Of the Conservative country
members are strongly opposed to 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Confirmation of the Russian Attack ON
British Beat.

LONDON, July 18.-In Parliament to-day tht
government confirmed the statement that the
Russians had fired into an English boat of
Gallippoli The government are awaiting
particulars Of the affair.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Overconne Ipy the HONE.

MILWAUKEE, July 1S.-Archbishop Henni
was overcome by the heat yesterday. 1t is
feared he will not recover.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

LONDON, July 18.-A dispatch from st. Pc
tersburg states that the Journals friendly to
yhe government have been inspired to repre-
sent the treaty OF Berlin as rather triumph
than defeat OF Russia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
New Steamship Launched.

CHESTER, Pa, July 18-The new iron
steamship Gate City, 1850 TONS was launched
from Roach's ship-yard yesterday. She is for
the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah,
and will ply between New York and that
cjtv.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

Unedualed in its location and unsurpassed in
its arrangements for the convenience and com
tel, on Chestnut street, Philadelphia. holds the
highest rank.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

Business men will appreciate the fast time
now made by the Great Jackson Route, less than
sixty hours TO New York and sixtysev and q
half hours to Boston. which is the quickest ever
known and Is made by this line only
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Fail a.

LONDON. July 49, Mt7ssrs., Hazard Calde-
celt d Co.,. wool broke RS, have failed with
liabilities OF 'S500,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
THERMOMET ETRICAL.
Hntteat of the senson.

WASHINGTON July 18.-To-day Is the hot
test of the season, the thermometer marking
1902 In the shade.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Gathering 70 view the Eclipse

DENVER Col, July ts.-The scientific celeb
rites from all parts of the world are gather.
ing here to observe the eclipse.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Death of q IAennfY.

PARIS, July 18.-M. Pierre Durand, Radical
member of the Chamber of Deputies for
| Lyons, is dead.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
THE HEAT IN ST. LOUIS.

DENVER Col, July 18.-The foundry Of Jas.
A. jackson was burned last night. Loss $4,000
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
EnticeO From Home Inv suirItualists.

FORT EDWARD, N. Y, July 1s.-This little
village is considerably agitated over the dis
appearance Of young lady, under cireum-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
MORE TROUBLE.
ITALY TO SEIZE RmoBEs, AND
GREECE THEssAhY.
The Porte Arming to- Resisy the Threat
RnRn EmYRaishn.

LONDON, July 18.-A dispatch received here
from Constantinople says that Ttmors have
reached there that the occupation Of the
island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean sea by
the Italians is imminent, and also that the
Greeks threaten to occupy ThessaIy.
The Porte is arming to resist the invasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Obituary,

VERONA, July 18.-Signor Aleardi, poet and
member Of the Italian Senate, is dead
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

as. candidate for Congress from the Sixth
District.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Rnsaian Attack on ) british Roat:

LONDON, July 18.-The Times Constantine
pie dispatch gives the following account Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
PIGEON POPpERS.
The New orleans Club Carries of the
''Long Range Prizes.
- 4 GI.

Especial 20 the Demooratl
MOBILE, July 18--The New Orleans Gun
Club members landed this morning and par
ticipated in the shoot to-day. In the first
match at twenty-one yards rise, the first, sec
ond, third and fourth prizes were won by Mo-
bile. In the second match at thiIty-one yards
the first second and third prizes were won by
the New Orleans Club. l.. I'll.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Rase RaIl
FOUNDRY Burned.

WASHINGTON, July 18.-New Bedford, 8;
Nationals. 4.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-30

"What's the matter, Cousin Ned?
There's NO greatsharm done"
While Henry cried out:
I'VE we're going TO shoot ct him, but
We can set him mp just - we'll down
here"
I started TO my feet; I sprang to the
object. Il vas dummy target filed
with straw. The boys had used some
old clothes Of Alberts, his hat, and
their sisters scarf.
l laughed wildly. then Historically,
and at last somewhat naturally, ~
said. with an effort:
"How's that for theatricals, boys? l
fooled you, didn't II"
"Yes. you did, Cousin Neil, )" returned
Willie. lyon acted as though you
we're frightened nearly TO DEATH"
Nov, children, you have the story.
That cured nv first case Of love and
my terrible PASSIONS forever. stood
up ct the marriage Of Albert Warville
and Cousin Anna, as / got to calling
her, and no one has ever heard before
the story Of how I committed almost
q Crime.-Chiee9o Saturday Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-30
The Three Wise Men.

nsss siss cid men ~ere they. veTe they.
Who sent 10 valk on . WINTER day.
One earried club " dig fx picAlts:
One wore aa ulster to ksp "a priekles;
tn third. and he Vas the vissst one.
To Kill tie mo-qaisoss, earrsd gun.
.'Oh dear :" cried one, .Tl.ree sise women l
exc,
The oaly chance for our lives ID to nee.'
30 they ran ,iil tlsy reached the great north
pole.
And up in tie st,alihisst way they stols;
But high 81 the top sat Polar bear.
whics flled tine three wise men With despair
One used his club for parachute;
One from the stock Of his gun did shoot;
The third in the ulster, faintsd away,
And there he d have lain T. this very day,
II the three old women had not appeared,
And found them all more hurt than sketrsd
Oae tanned the Ulster intn life.
For which be gladly made her his wife;
One caught the club man On her ladder
Twas hard to tell which felt tie mAdder,-
And the third, before he Lad time 10 ask il,
Carried the Sportsman Of in her basket.
ST. Nicholas.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-30

I do not see that the poetry Of Mr..
LO0gfell0w has changed much In the
last twenty years, except that il has
become some graves in its tone and more
serious in its purpose. Its technical
excellence has steadily increased. He
hes more than held his own against all
English-writing poets. and in no valk
Of poetry 20 positively rs that Of telling
q story. In an age Of story -tellers he
stands at their head, not only in the
narrative poems have mentioned, but
in the lesser stories included in his
Tales Of Wayside Inn," for which
he has laid all the literstures Of the
world under contribution. He prece-
ded by several years the volumirous
poet Of The Earthly Paradise" who
has no fitting sense Of the value Of time,
and no suspicion that there may he too
much of good thing. 1 would rather
praise his long narratives in verse than
read them, which is but another way of
saying that prefer short poems to
long ones. About tn o;.ly piece O.
criticism Of Poe's to 81 can assent
without qualification i sat long poems
are mistakes. A poem proper should
produce q unity Of impression which
can only lie obtained within q reason.
able time; it should never weary its
readers into closing the book. This is
very destructive criticism, but / am
inclined to think there is something in
it, though it is not respectful to the
memory Of Milton. Mr.. Longfellow's
stories can all be read at a single sit
ting, which insures the unity of i'm
preston which they ought TO create
and which they do create beyond any
modern poems with which ! am &C
quainted. Mr.. Longfellow had always
shown great taste in the selection of his
subjects, and it was Q foregone conclu-
sion that he would delight his admirers
in his Tales Of q Wayside Inn." Every
tale in that collection was worth q new
version. even 1.-The Falcon of Sir Fed
erigo," which the young Barry Corn
wall sang when Mr.. Lon yellow was
school-boy.
Mr.. Longfellow's nett 4 OF telling
story will compare favor.bly, I think,
with Gny Of tho recognized masters of
English narrative verse, from the days
of Chaucer down. His heroics are as
easy as those of Hunt and Keats, whose
mannerisms and affectations he has
avoided. They remind me Of the hero
les of no other English or American
poet, and-unlike some of Mr.. Long
fellows early poems-are without any
manner of their own. They as certain
ly attain q pure poetic style as the
prose of Hawthorne attains pure prose
style.-R. II. Stoddard. in Scribner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-30
The Toilet Habits of Ants.

v.H.C.M'Cook of Philadelphia Gu
logizes the neatness of the agricultural
ant, as observed in confinement. The
most minute particles of dirt are care
fully removed, and the whole body is
frequently and thoroughly cleansed,
especially after eating and sleeping.
They assist each other in the general
cleansing. and the attitude of the ant
under operation is one of intense
satisfaction. Mr.. M'Cook hos seen an
ant kneel down before another and
thrust forward the head under the face
of the other and lie motionless, express
ing quite plainly the desire to be clean
ed; the other ant understood this and
went to work. Sometimes this is COM
bined with acrobatic feats, in which
ants excel, jumping about and cling
ing to blades of grass in q remarkable
fashion. Sometimes the cleaning ant
hangs downward from the grass; and to
her the ant operated upon clings,
reaching over and up with great agiIi-
ty to submit to her friends Offices.
Evidently moisture from the mouth is
used for washing. Mr.. M'Cook has
observed most infinitely the whole OF
the processes, which are recorded in
the ''Philadelphia Acadeny's Proceed
ings" for this year.