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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

teStl1nOny, would be to give their personal
opinions as to what ought or might have been
done. Inc OIL cars were q mile from the yard,
on side track. The court cannot infer that
there was any negligence In that.
What could the company have done to pre-
vent the fire? There is not witness who
cars on the siding, but named it as an every
day occurrence. Where then is the negligence
shown? 1t seems that the court wants to
leave the question to the jury whether or
not the company must place watchmen on
their trains in their own yard II the court
says the company owes some other duty which
was not performed, we would like to know
what there IL no testimony showing anything
similar t. to negligence There is nothing to
submit sna to the Jury to provide standard for
charged with the fire? The presence OF the
sons caused it. The companys being in pos
session OF the oil Is certainly not the approx
mate cause OF the fire. There is no sufficient
texture Of testimony 10 deduce the conclu-
sion that the defendants failed to do their
duty.
Mr.. Fallen, for the plaintiffs, contended
that the negligence was fully shown by the
evidence which cannot be coDtradicted. The
plaintiffs were before the court as an expert
ment, and only asked the opinion Of the
court. They did not want to jeOpardize the
cases OF other parties which may come be-
.p lore the ti. courts. The company, as shown by
goods TO Philadelphia At Pttsburg they are
detained three days and finally destroyed
The train hands, the servants and agents OF
the company as much as the president and
directors, abandoned that property
Judge McKenna said there was fa5shing In
the evidence showing that the train hands that
had abandoned the train had any further to go
than Pittsburg. On the contrary, it was shown
that the men did not refuse to shift cars in
the yard, but did refuse to go out on the
double train.
Mr.. Fallon said that the goods were de-
stroyed by riotous mob, not by an accidental
tire. A brakeman not In the employ Of the
company, q confessed leader Of the Trainmens
Union. was allowed to remain In control of
the trains. Rioters had control OF the prop
erty Of the company.
Judge Mckenna said the plaintiffs had made
no attempt In their evidence to show how the
fire occurred.
Mr. Fallon said there was riot In exist
ence, and negligence was shown by the COM
pany allowing the oil cars to stand in dan
gerous position, on down grade, with
nothing to hold them but the brakes, which
any child could have turned.
At the conclusion of Mr. Fallons argument
both judges agreed that the case should go to
the jury.
The court then adjourned until Monday
next, when witnesses will be examined for the
defense.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
CONKlING SAYS
THAT THE WORLD INTERVIEW Is so
FULL OF MISCONCEPTIONS
AND DISTORTIONS
Az to Relieve Him Of All Responsibility
Theref"r-Chandler's Florida Frauds
The Louisiana COunt-The Rlalr Bill.


Therefor -Chandler's Florida Frauds
The Louisiana COunt-The blair BILL
Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, April 18.-There is no founda-
tion for the rumor, mentioned in dispatches
from New Orleans to-day, that Conklng de-
MES the correctness Of the expressions at
tributed to him, but admits that most OF the
matter contained in the interview is toler-
ably fair summary Of what he has said from
time to time in formal private conversation.
He says the publication was totally unau-
thorized; that 1t amounts to gross violation
OF personal confidence and hospitality SO
far as it quotes him correctly, and that 1t is 80
interspersed with misconceptions and distor-
tions Of the spirit and text Of his marks, as
to absolve him from oil responsibility for 1t
as whole.
He could, therefore, have had no Interior
purpose, such as Is suggested In the New Or
leans rumor referred to, and expressly dis
claims any knowledge whatever Of Mr..
Blair's designs or resources.
AS to forthcoming startling disclosures
concerning Bill Chandlers
Manipu atiOns In Florida,
1t may be said that evidence has been collected
on that subject and will appear to some ex-
tent in the debate on the bill accompanying
the Blair resolutions, II it Is ever reported
from the committee.
This evidence refers mainly to the bribery of
the messengers having charge of the returns
In some instances, and of canvassing officers,
both State and county, in others. The princi-
pal crimes, as is already known, were COM
mitted in Alachua county, by the county can
Republican committee can now be fully
proven, rs well as the bribery of two of the
State canvassers.
This evidence is In the hands of parties who
have worked 1t up, and will not be produced
In any form in advance Of debate on the Blair
bill My knowledge Of it's character Is entire
ly general l have seen some Of the af1ida-
Wits, but cannot now quote any material por-
tions of their text.
1t may be added here that the same parties
have in hand similar evidence relative to tam
pering with registered packages of returns In
the New Orleans Postoffice, and other hither-
to improved frauds in the
Counting of the Louisiana Vote,
all OF which will be spread on the record
when the Blair bill comes up for debate but
there Is no connection between the Blair bill
and Conkling's interview SO far as Conkling
is personally concerned. 1t Is believed, how
ever, that he will support the Blair bill In the
Senate II 1t should pass the House.
Particulars by mail
No Collector In sight yet BUELL.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The Sugar Importers rs-OpposItion to the
New Tariff.

New YORK, April 18.-The meeting of sugar
traders to-day at the Board of Trade was
largely attended. R. B. Minturn acted as
chairman. He said that since the agitation
Of the tariff on sugar by the bill now pending
in Congress, various contradictory opinions
had been expressed. He stated the object of
the meeting to be for comparing views to-
gether with those in the trade In Boston. A
letter was read from Baltimore merchants in
sugars. expressing unanimity of feeling as
opposed to the complicated tariff measures
now being considered by the Committee on
Ways and Means at Washington, but they
declined to attend the meeting to-day.
series of resolutions submitted by Mr.
Butler, the general tenor of which was to the
effect that the action of the Committee on
ways and Means, by which the tariff onsugar
is TO be increased 20 per cent, Is wholly wrong
and unJustly proposed, and expressing the
opinion that, the interests of the importers,
reflnerS and consumers of sugar should be
considered as well as those of thegovernment
in the formation Of the next tariff.
The polariscope which is now used as a
test OF the value of sugars, was criti-
clSed by number of members but thew
failed to obtain vote recommending it's dis
continuance.
On motion Of Mr.. Chanter of Boston. it
was decided to advise the government officials
that the trade would prefer a sliding scale on
various grades, il it was decided to keep the
parlariscope as test.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The McClOskey scandal - Flight of the
Bishop.

CHICAGO, April 1s.-1'he McCloskey scandal
ls the all-absorbing topic Of interest in this
viewed the different Episcopal clergymen
here, and while not crediting the stories at
first they were finally obliged to admit that
so much smoke could hardly be without some
tire The flight OF the Bishop from Detroit
with his family also increases the belief in his
guilt. His clerical brethren here demand
that the House of Bishops shall be convened
for his examination, and il the charges are
proven against him that he shall be excorn-
mnnicated and the church cleared of all
OdIIn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
REORGANIZATION of the Charter Oak Life
Insurance COmpanY.

ctd1 HARTFonp, o, April 1s.-The statement of the
lished to-day, gives total assets as s9,176,37O
contingent liability of $4,000, which give a a
surplus over all OF $46,007 82 The contingent
liability OF S83, 900 Is in claims held by banks
against the company, which are disputed.
growing out OF paper NV which was either made
Of the Connecticut Valley Railroad.
The committee appointed to draft set OF
| bylaws for tho government Of the COMPANY
| reported this afternoon, and the majority re-
port was taken up and considered by sec
tions, There was but one section serious
Iy objected to, and that was the
section providing that five members of the
board Of directors should constitute O. quo
| rum; and as the full board consists OF TWEEN
ty-one members, it was finally agreed that
nine should be the necessary number.
Several other uniInportant amendments
were made, when consideration OF the minor
ity report was ordered.
The first section Of the report provided that
the back OF each policy it's value at the end OF
each policy year and after long and some
what excited debate the further consideration
OF tn the report was indefinitely postponed.
The committee, on the adoption Of the
amended charter, reported In favor of it's ac-
ceptance, and it was accepted
The following gentlemen were elected as
directors:
William Faxon. lothian Goodnow, George M.
bartholomew, Rowland Swift. Elijah Carpen-
ter, Halsey Stevens, E. J.. Bassett D. W. G.
3kilton, s. r. McNary. w., T.. Baker. W. L.
Hartford; Clapp Spooner, Of Bridgeport; S.
". Robbins, of Withersfeld: Alex Sfudweli, OF
New York; J. a. Shepard. Of Philadelphia E.
timore: Thomas A. Logan. of Connecticut, and
George Sherwood OF Chicago.
A resolution was adopted extending the
thanks OF the policy holders to the president,
Marshal Jewell, and his associate, for the able
and faithful manner in which they have per.
formed their duties. The best of feeling pre-
vailed and the result Of the days proceedings
appeared to be perfectly satisfactory to the
policy holders present
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The Erie Railroad Substitution to In.
tervene Denied,

New YORK. April 1S.-Judge Lawrence
gave decision this afternoon on the motion
by Jas. McHenry to be allowed to intervene
People, the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany and J. G. Bancroft Davis against the
Erie Railroad Company, and for stay of the
sale OF the railroad under decree of fore
closure. He says: "The plaintiff has failed
western extension certificates, or on the stock
OF the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis Railroad, and his allegations are
fully met and answered by afidavits on the
foreclosure, and he has another suit which
will give him ample remedy. The decree is
on it's face legal and regular. The plaintiff
is not legal creditor, not having got judg-
ment, and the magnitude of his claim should
tervene is denied"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

nounced. The Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad, better known as the At
lantic Coast Line, went into the hands of re-
ceiver on the fifteenth. This road stands to
the South In the same relation as the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroads to
the Northern and Western States 1t has for
years been deemed wholly invincible, and
was regarded as the soundest railroad south
however, R. r. Bridges was appointed re-
ceiver and the affairs will thus be wound up.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
why an Ohio Legislator Reslxned.

CINCINNATI. April 18.-The Enquirer's Co.
lumbus special OF last night says:
Representative O'Conner, Democrat, from
Montgomery county, rendered his resigna-
ton to Gov. Bishop yesterday in consequence
OF charges preferred by both Republican and
Democratic members; namely, that he was
bounty jumper and an inmate at one time of
the Michigan Penitentiary. It appears that
the charges have been substantiated.'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Turkish Ministerial Changes.

CoNsrAETINOPLE, April 18.-There have
been several important ministerial changes
here. Ahmed Vefk Effend the premier, has
been dismissed, and Sadik Pasha has been ap-
pointed as his successor. The politics of Sa-
dix PaSha are unpronounced.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Troops from IndiM-N0t a BellIgerent
but q Precautionary Measure

LONDON, April 1s-The dispatch of troops
from India to Malta is the leading topic Of
political discussion
The supporters OF the government regard it
as only q natural accompaniment OF other
precautionary measures, and not belligerent
inclinations.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Chicago Custom-House Frauds.

CHICAGO, April 18.-The examination into
the Chicago custOm-house frauds has com
nenced, an expert having arrived from Wash
ington for that purpose. 1t is expected that
some stupendous frauds on the part of the
contractors will be uneamhed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Rismarck's Preliminary Conference Pro-
pOsals Accepted.

LONDON, April ia dispatch from Berlin
says; The powers have accepted Prince Bis
marck's proposal for the foreign ambassadors
in Berlin to assemble in that city, to arrange
the procedure and fix q time for the meeting
Of the congress-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Repeal Of the Bankrupt Act.

WARRINGTON, April 1s.-The House Judi
ciary Committee to-day authorized Mr. Nc
MahOn to move in the House to take from
tho Speakers table the bill repeating the
bankrupt act and place 1t upon its passage,
without previous reference to the Judiciary
Committee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Students Riot in Russia.

Petersburg says that the agitation In Russia
is increasing. Hundreds Of students charged
with instigating riots have been placed un-
der arrest. The number of persons killed i'm
the riots is greater than the police will admit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Russia Consents to the Simultaneous
Withdrawal Of Her Army and the
KnEIish Fleet.

LONDON, April 18.-A dispatch from Berlin
says Germany has proposed the simuitane-
Gus withdrawal Of the Russian army and the
English feet from Constantinople, and that
Russia has consented
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The Rteaml,n Hill.

WASHINGTON, April 18.-The Senate Gem
mittee on Commerce this morning agreed to
take up the House steamboat bill next Mon
day, and get 1t before the Senate as soon as
possible
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, April 10, a. m.-Indications
for Friday:
For South Atlantic and Gulf States south
east to southwest winds, warmer, partly
cloudy weather. numerous rain areas and fall
ing, followed by rising barometer will pre-
vail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Desperate Encounter Between the Turks
and MOntenex rins

LONDON, April ia dispatch from Vienna
says: A sanguinary encounter between the
Turks and Montenegrins has taken place at
Podgoritza, owing to the Turks having yio-
lated the line OF demarcation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Rumored skirmish Between the Russians
and ROumanians

LONDON, April ia dispatch from Vienna
says it is reported that there has been skir.
mish between the Russians and Roumanians
at LOm Palanka,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, APRIL 49, 1873

Lieut. Edmund Rice, Fifth Infantry, in refer
ence to the reorganization of the army He
expressed himself as decidedly opposed to
skeleton regiments, and favored filling up all
regiments to their full quota
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Arrangements for Sending Troops to the
Mediterranean.

LONDON, April 1s.-Vessels waiting freight
for India have been invited to make bids for
the conveyance OF troops to the Mediterra-
mean.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Baptist Female Missionary Meeting.

New YORK, April 18.-The Baptist women
of New England and the Middle States, rep
resenting the work OF woman among their
heathen sisters in foreign lands and the neg
lected at home are holding their seventh an
nual meeting in this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

LONDON, April ia dispatch from Atheng
says: The Thessalian insurrection has been
crushed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Observance of Good Friday.

New YORK, April 1s.-To-morrow being
Good Friday, and the different Exchanges
having decided to observe it as holiday,
there will be no markets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

LONDON, April ia dispatch from st.
Petersburg says: The Journal de ST. Peters,
burg to-day says that the efforts of Germany
at mediation encourages the stronges hopes
Of peace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Progress of ConeIlIatery NexotiatIans.

LoNDoR, April ia dispatch from st. Pc
tersbusg says: 1t is officially announced that
oonciaatory negotiations are proceeding.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Invitations to the Conxr,ss.

LONDON, April 18.-The Echo says: The in.
vitations to attend the congress will be issued
tonight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

LONDON. April ia dispatch from Con-
stantlnople states that Hobart Pasha, the
Turkish naval commander, will proceed to
England in a few days He takes message
from the Sultan to her majesty, Queen VIC
t0ria ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The Grand Duke iii.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, April 18-The Grand Duke
Nicholas is reported ILL.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Four Per Cent Loan subscriptions,

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-The subscriptions
to the pek cent loan to-day amount to
$4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
The Coming Campaign In OhiO-Sherman
and His Views

COLUMBUS, April 18.-Leading Republicans
from various parts of Ohio held conference
here last night, for consultation relative to
the next campaign. At the meeting letter
was read, addressed to the chairman Of the
State Executive Committee, from Secretary
Sherman, on the conduct of the next cam
paigD.
He declared the administration to be O Re-
publican one, and to be supported as such.
The President was elected by Republicans,
has been faithful and true to the pledges
made by the party in the convention that
nominated him, and represents the aspira-
tions and hopes Of the best elements Of our
party.
Some complaint has been made as to the
distribution Of offices, and to the order for
bidding Interference Of officers in elections,
but surely such complaints should not come
from the people, upon whom properly de-
wolves the conduct OF all political movements,
free from interference by Federal officers,
with very rare exceptions founded upon local
or special reasons.
Republicans have been nominated to office.
and their official duty has been faithfully and
well performed, rs much so as during any
period Of our history. Upon the financial
question we certainly have done what we
promised to do.
The policy of cancellation toward the South,
adopted from the highest motives of public
good, has resulted In quiet, peace and order,
and. as firmly believe, will In due time re-
suit In the ascendency of the Republican
party In several Of the Southern States. The
only thing that threatens to endanger the
public veal and safety is the restoration of
the Democratic party to power.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
oaf Atlantic Coast Line in the Hands of a
ON u....v.. "

|operw YORK, April 1s-The Express saws:
|plicaot the most important and unlocked for
ln Acial downfalls that has yet occurred
Inc exlgencies Of the times is an
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Moses Still In New YOrk-MOvements of
officer COnnOr

NEW YORK, April 18-Ex Gov. Moses, Of
day by Superintendent Walling to the custody
OF John Connor, agent of that State, Is still in
tho city. Last evening he was seen prone
nading on Fifth Avenue, accompanied by his
wife, but Mr.. Connor was not visible. Su-
perintendent Walling, in comm enting on
that fact this morning, remarked that he did
not believe, after all, tho fuss that had been
made. The officer wanted to take him back
to South Carolina otheE central Office Off
cials entertain the same opinion.
Officer Connor stopped at the ST. Denis
Hotel last night, occupying room by him
self. Moses did not stop there, as was ascer-
tanned at the office this morning 1t Is not
yet known when Connor will return South, or
whether Moses will accompany him The
latters whereabouts are at present unknown
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
MARINE NEWS.

PoRr EADs. April 49, 80. m-Wind east-south-
east, fresh. Weather cloudy, hazy and warm.
Arrived: American steamship Emily B.
Souder at 2. M, Foote master. days from
Havana. via Florida ports, with a general car
go, to l. K. Roberts.
American ship Mme Adorna, Hawkins mas
ter, "a days from Liverpool. with cargo OF salt,
to master.
Sailed Steamship Margaret.
SOUTHWEST Pass. April 49, 6 p. n.-Barometer
1855. Wind southeast. fresh. Weather hazy.
Arrived: American schooner Anita, Webb
master. ~ days from Ruatan, with fruit, to e.
III. Sivori.
Sailed: Schooner J. G. Whippie.
Prices to suit the times" together with
every comfort the most fastidieus could ask
or desire. and the most delicate attention to
every want. has made the Colonnade the hotel oil
Philadelphia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19

Moet Chandon has the call at hotels and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
England Prohibits The Export of Tor.
ned0ea.

pedOes.
LONDON, April 18-The government has is-
sued a declaration, prohibiting the export
plances.
1t is understood that several large contracts
have been made for the manufacture of torpe-
does for Russia, a portion being ready for
shipment: An embargo will be placed upon
all vessels loading with these materials of
war
Increase of the Cotton Operatives Strike.
LONDON, April 1s.-Twenty thousand cotton
operatives In Blackburn struck work to-day.
Only one of the mills in Burnby is now
running
The Great Strike and Lockout,
LONDON, April 18.-The strike Of the cotton
operatives throughout Lancashire Is almost
universal. The great meeting Of the repre-
sentatives OF the operatives and the masters
was convened this evening, and from all
that could be learned there is just bare pos
sibility OF compromise being effected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-19
Army ReOrganizatiOu

WASHINGTON, April 18.-The House Mill
tary Committee to-day examined Breyet
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ROME.
Threatened Conflict Between Brazil and
the Rlsh0DS.

ROME, April ia new conflict between
the Catholic Bishops and the brazilian gov
ernment is threatened.