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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
A Clue to the Late IItinois Murder The
suspected Parties To Be Arrested.

rounding the murder Of 81 man whose body
was found in the ashes Of q burned hay stack,
with bullet hole in the head is likely to be
unravoled on n very slender clue In the
pocket was found u small remnant of bank
check book, on which was the word evil
liam" This being sent to the bank ut Elgn.
corrcsponded with the account there Of VIM.
Frost u young German, who had 500 10 his
credit there and is now missing. Three men
were seen In the neighborhoOd on the evening
of the murder, and soon after shot was
heard One was evidently Frost, who was
undoubtedly killed for his watch and $500 or
$500 which he was supposed to have on his
person. The two men who were with him are
known and will be arrested.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
THE FEDERAL OFFICES.
Serious Charge Against Collector smith
Nothing To Re Done In Uis Case or
that Of Marshal wharton Until After
an InvestiRatiOH.
fenaoialtothe Democrat. |

Especial to the DHmocrat.I
WAsHINGToN. Dec 10. Mr.. Hayes today
said that no action would be taken in the
cases Of Smith and Wharton until after n
thorough examination Of tho charges made
against them. He also said he would give
the matter personal attention. If the charge
that Smith paid Wells and Anderson for their
influence in securing his appointment can be
sustained, Hayes says that Of course they
will all have to go. but he will not act upon
such serious charges until n thorough inyes-
tigation Is had
All complaints against Marks and Leonard
arc either Withdrawn or ignored, and they
may be pronounced entirely out Of danger.
Wharton is not ont Of the woods yet, but
nothing Is likely to be done in his case until
after Smith Is disposed Of BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
THE CALEDONIA RIOT.
A CONSPIRACY TO SEIZE THE BALLOT
BONES AND MURDER THE WHITES.
Amdayits of Negroes Implicated Charg-
Ing the Plot upon the white Radicals
o Caddo-An Important Witness for
the Grand Jury.
Especial 10 tho Democrat. /

Especial to tho Democrati
SHREVEPORT, Dee, 10 Fifty picked negroes
were engaged In the Caledonia affair. Nu-
merous aiIidavits have been taken aIl delin-
itely charging and confessing conspiracy
to seize the ballot boxes, plumber the store
where the election was being held and mur
der the whites II resistance was offered Six
teen colored Republicans, some of them en-
gagged In the conspiracy. and others, whose
lives were threatened If they dlyulged or re-
fused to enlist, have sworn to the facts.
Sawtlea Whitehurst. president Of the SOL
ored Republican club, and commander oY the
eplored organization, has left here to appear
before the grand jury. He is one Of the afI-
ants above mentioned, and saddles the trou-
bles upon the white Republican leaders of this
parish.
All say that Leonard and others melted
them to the acts committed Our friends
should see that Whitehurst Is protected and
allowed to fulfill his mission before the grand
jury
The aifidavis 20 forward for publication,
and tho people of Caddo ask the DEMOCRAT
to expose tho villainy of the men who for tho
sake OF few petty offices placed tho lives Of
their fellow men In tho balance and duped
several Of their deluded followers to destruc-
uOn. CUHRIE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
severe storm In New York Destruction
Of prnnerty

New YORK. Doc. 1o.-The storm which
broke over the city at 2 n. m extends over q
wide area, and, from the reports received
from various quarters, has caused much dam
age to shipping and property. In this city
business was partially suspended and the
various streets throughout the day have
been deserted and presented a gloomy appear
ance. The rain came down in binding sheets
and the wind blew at the rate Of forty miles
per hour. Many cellars were inundated.
The same reports como from Jersey City
and Brooklyn. The ferryhoats plying in
North river are greatly delayed owing to the
ferceness Of the wind sweeping up the Mar
rows and bay. When the gale WAS Mt its
height the west wall Of a now building on
Ono Hundred and Sixty-second street was
blown down. Innumerable Chimneys, avn
ings ar Il signs were torn from their fastenings
and blown into the streets, and many trees
in the upper section Of the city were pros
trated. The police and fire telegraphs were
blown down in many places. A gentleman,
on the elevated railway station, was almost
dragged to the street by tho wind catching
his umbrella In Brooklyn the dead wall Of
tho Pacific Mills was blown down.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
The Ranking ana Currency and the Potter
COmmIttees-The Latter will Pro-
with the Investigations.

New YORK, Dec. 1O.-The GrnphiC'a specinl
says: The committees on Banking and Cur
rency have agreed that it is best not to attempt
any financial Legislation this winter, at least
until Secretary Sherman has had a fair op-
portunity to test the success OF resumption,
although some believe he will be compelled
to call upon Congress for assistance.
he Posts Washington special says the
Potter committee held an important meeting
this morning the precise nature of which has
not been divulged It has been ascertaincd
however, that they have decided to proceed
with their investigation in Louisiana and
Mr.. Potter will probably go there In person,
ing was done about the cipher dispatches Mr..
Potter was not present. He Is expected
IhnrslaN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Count Eulenberg's Defense Of the Govern
ment Policy why state Of siege
was Necessary In berlin.

BrNIIN. Dee. no. -Tho epeoeh 0F COUNT
Gutenberg in the Prussian Diet yesterday ex-
cited much attention at the time Of its deiv-
cry. and Is the topic Of conversation. The
Count. in advocating tho declaring Of Berlin
in n state Of siege said tho government was
in possession Of Information Of an important
character, which could not Mt present safely
be made public. All that could be said
was that the government believed in the eX-
istenco Of n secret revolutionary organization
bent upon tho overthrow Of the kingdom and
Of the empire using assassination as %
weapon and working in he dark. The people
Of Berlin should make up their minds to trust
tho government fully; to give it the cxtraor-
binary power for which 1t asked. and not to
shrink from the temporary sacrifices which
they are called on to make for the preserva-
tion Of the peace of society and for the cxtir-
patton Of the wicked and misguided men who
sought to bring on n reign Of anarchy and
ruin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Charges Against the Clerk, Sheriff
and Register of New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The committee APP
pointed by the Bar Association Of New York
last September to investigate the charges Of
extortion made against County Clerk Gam
bleton, Sheriff Reilly and Register Leow,
made n report at the regular meeting Of the
association tonight The report Of the com
mittee, which was read by the chairman, states
that the abuses implanted Of have, after care
fu investigation, been found true, and that in
some instances as much as $50 per cent in eX
cess Of legal fees had been extorted. After a
long and animated discussion the committee
was given full power to take such action as
will summarily correct the abuses which
have been found to exist in the three offices.
It is reported that the committee will bring
their investigation before the grand jury at an
rlv dav
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
CONDITION OF THE STREETS,

II Is noticeable fact that since Adminstra-
tor Houston has taken charge Of those districts
In which the street contractors have surren-
dered their contracts that tho streets ars In q
far more eleanly condition than before. Last
evening representative Of the DEMoGeAT-ths
Same who inspected the contractors work a few
nights since-went carefully over Cnartres.
Royal. Magazine, Canal and other lending
thoronghfnres in order to 500 whether the Adj
minisrafor performed his work In more
careful manner than did the contractors.
so far as the reporters obser yation extended
the streets and guters were thoroughly cleaned
and swept. The cutters we're flushed from the
lre plugs and the water was followed By brOoms
in the hands of the city nmplOyees
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

bill authorizing the issue Of certain duplicate
bonds to tho Manhattan Savings Institution.
Referred.
directing the COMMITTEES on Appropriations to
insert IN the sundry civil appropriation bill
an appropriation for the purchase of the Cen
tennial Memorial, now on deposit in the State
Department Referred.
Mr.. Page Of California. introduced bill for
the relief Of settlers on public lands. Re
ferred.
On motion Of Mr. Potter. of New York, the
request of the Senate for the testimony of
James +. Anderson in relation toSenator Mat
thaws was ordered to be complied with
The House then. Mt ID D. m, adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Another Flour Dust Explosion In Mime
apOlis.

MtNNEApOLIs, MINI. Dec. ia. At O'Clock
last evening the Anchor Mills, owned by G, A.
Hllsbury & Co. took fire by much the Same
means as those which oecasioned tho great
mill explosion in this city last May, One of
tho milers went to the basement for the pur-
pose Of removing some obstruction from one
of the elevators which carries flour from the
basement to the middingS purifiers, which
are located in the upper story. He carelessly
placed his lantern Immediately In front OF the
door IF the elevator, when some fine Hour
dust puffed out An explosion Of -four dust
took place, setting tho mill on fire. and before
midnight it was burned to the ground. The
mill was valued ut $4,000, the wheat and
-four lost In the fire ut about 10000 more 1t
was insured for 81 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
OUR GRO wDED LEyEE.

Tho recent opening Of quarantine Of neigh
boring parishes and States has brought TO us
such an influx Of river trade and freights that
the superficial area of our wharves is hardly
sufficient to receive incoming catgoes Of the
river boats.
On tho upper steamboat landing the wharf
proper Is SO crowded with freight that much of
i has to bs deposited outside the wharf line.
Some remedy and that speedy ono, should be
had. for inter State eonmerGe coming on
US suddenly. as II does will severely tax the
wharfngers and discbarg!ng clerk ks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
srEGrAL ORDERS HAVE REEs ISSUED
The Improvement of the MissIssIppI and
Its Branches.
[St. Louis Republican

The aggregate amount Of 52,Ol2, 300 asked
for ut the last session Of Congress for the i'm
prOyement of certain Western rivers, named
In our Washington special this morning, has
been cut down to $l,3l7,0oO by the estimates
Of the Treasury Department The most
marked reductions are from $500, 900 10 $240-
900 for improving the Mississippi between the
mouths Of the Illinois and Ohio. and from
S385, 900 to 900 for removing snags and
other Instructions from the Mississippi, Ar
kansas and Missouri matters Of much mo-
ment to the West, and requiring the viglant
attention Of Western members, especially Of
the States Immediately Interested
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
THE WAREHOUSE MATTER.

The decision Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
in the controversy between Messrs. @. A. Whit
ney & Co. and the Collector Of tho Port. In re-
gard to special orders. is anxiously looked for.
II appears and is on record. that notwth-
standing the established rule that bonded goods
should be sent to the bonded warehouse nearest
the landing place OF the vessel, which Collector
Smith declines now to 90 outside of. that at re-
cent dates
sfECfAL ORDERS HAVE REEN ISSUED.
In August special orders were issued to
Messrs. Anderson & Simpson. Stewart Bros. Il
Co. and G. A. Whitney & Co. for goods on the
steamship Fire Queen. which arrived In this
city on the ninth Of that month and landed at
post 30 Second District
Messrs. G. A. Whitney & Go. obtained spe-
cial order for goods on the steamship Oberon
which landed 1t post 20, Third District. on Sep
tember 20, 1873. and special orders were issued
to Messrs Stewart Bros. & Co. for goods on the
steamship Comtesse Dnehate. lying at the
Picayune Tier. and which reached this port
September Il. 1873.
Under general orders these goods should have
gone to bonded warehouse No. 4. class 3. and
under special orders they wont to warehouse
No. 1. clAss B.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
The Rrenthitt County War-severai More
KILLED.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 10 The Mount Sterling
Sentinel oF to-day publishes the following
from the Breathtt county, Ky, war
Mr.. Silas Shepherd, Of Owlsy county, ar
rived in our city yesterday and reports an
other fight In Breathtt county between the
Strong and Little parties, in which John Ack-
man, Jack Little and two others, whose names
he had forgotten, were killed and several
others wounded. The fight occurred on Wed
nesday or Thursday Of last week, on the
auicksand, about eight miles from Jackson
the county sent of BreathlLt county.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

NEW YORK, Dec 10. The trial of DIR. Brad
ford Iwho has numerous aliases. on All in
dictment charging him with having caused
the death by criminal malpractice OF Sarah
Y. Conners, aged 18 years, which was com
menced last Wednesday, came to q close to-
day. The jury after deliberating mn hour and
five minutes returned verdict Of guilty. The
prisoners counsel requested until Friday to
prepare and be heard on - motion for an ar
rest Of Judgment and n new trial. The re-
quest was granted, Bradford did not appear
affected by the Verdict.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

from st, Louis In regard to the consolidation
of their road with the St. Louis. Kansas City
and Northern. The story was, they said
somebody'a practical Joke or had been con
certed for stock iobbiBg purposes. They had
no idea whore it originated, and declared that
there was no probability Of any such amalga-
nation, and as TO there having been confer
ence between New York and Chicago persons
controlling the roads. no such conference had
occurred for over year
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Negro Admitted TO the social Labor
Party In New York.

New YORK, Dee. 10-A new section Of the
Socialistic party was formally opened in this
city this evening by Robert II. Bartholee.
chief organizer of the main section. The fea-
ture of the affair was the enrolment OF the
first coIored Communist In the country in the
person OF George Mack, q young and inteli-
gent muIato. He is employed as porter In n
wholesale house. On being handed his red
card Of membership, Mack, who was warmly
congratulated by those present. announced
his intention OF forming Socialist section
composed Of the coored citizens residing in
this City
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
GREAT BRITAIN.
imposition In High life-What hnfu
enced n British Grand jury.

LoNDoN, Dec TO- 1t is understood that the
grand jury in refusing to find n bill Of lndict-
mcnt against lady Goorh for endcavoring TO
palm off spurious child upon her husband as
his son and heir were largely influenced by
the fact that the attempted imposition was
pretended birth; that Lady Gooch took no
pains to conceal her purpose from him, that
she probably believed he would be n willing
party to the fraud in order to dsoblge his
relations, or that probably Lady Gooch was
not in her right mind.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
GERM AN Y.
Prince s-OrtsCbRkaf and the Emperor
The state Of siege In Berlin.

BERLIN. Dec TO- Gortschakoff. before leav-
Ing yesterday, had lengthy interview with
the Emperor All the foreign ambassadors in
Berlin complain Of the systematic suspicion
of Russia
In the Prusslan Diet yesterday Count Eu-
lenhorg defended the state Of siege against
socialism in Berlin. Tho government, he
said. believed there was a secret propaganda
organizing, and the people Of Berlin must not
grlldge tho sacrifices they are called upon to
make for tho preservation Of peace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
| The Total of Clothing Contributions
Death Of Henry MeIIs.

New YORK, Dec. 1o.The yellow fever
relief committee Of the Chamber Of Com
merce reports that the total number Of pack
ages of clothing sent South was 598, and the
estimated value Of the clothing was about
$150,000.
A private cable dispatch says Henry Wells,
founder OF Wells, Fargo Il Co.'S Express, Is
lying at the point OF death in Glasgow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
sTATE-HOUSE NOTES.

Con Bennregard tho Adjutant General. g T.
poets to remove his flee from the ground hc or
To- tho room opposite the Secretary of sta ais
Office Il Is said that tho lower room Is tor
damp In winter and that the ono up stair rs
much more comfortable.
MAJOR Samuel Flower the GoyerDOrs D. 'lvate
secretary has been appointed inspector ~ the
Slaughter House. In place Of J. Il. Alcee eau
threauX. recently elected sherIH.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

WIbMINGToN, Dec 10. A murderer in this
State has been sentenced to pay n fine Of
$40, 900, to stand one hour In the pillory, to
receive sixty lashes and be imprisoned for
life. II. g Brown convicted of nanslanghter
in having wllfuly wrecked n train, whereby
four lives were lost has been sentenced to
pay fine Of $4,000 and be imprisoned for five
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
A Point for Mayor Patton.

Mayor Latrobe, Of Baltimore, has just
bought doll. And this Is why he did it
day or two ago he received a letter, written in
q childish hand and shockingly rnisspeIt, but
evidently sincere: 81 am little hellen," it
said, "and / want a little dolly for cristrnas
and ant got no papy to buy me any and
mamma ant got no money to buy it either 80
think will not have no fun at crlstma3 80 i
think you have got lots Of money 50 you will
please buy me little dolly for cristfnas you
can get a pretty one for ten cents"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Current Railroad Rum0~ Denied.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-A Chicago special
says: Both President Blackston and General
Manager McMullin, Of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad, give emphatic assurance that there
is no truth whatever in the published reports
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
The Charges Against Congressman Bren-
tanO Charges 0f Bribery Against
the District Committee.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 10. The committee ap-
pointed to investigate the charges Of bribery
against Congressman Brentano, of Chicago,
at his own request, in connection with the
passage of bill during the last session. met
this morning and heard several Witnesses.
None Of them knew anything OF tho charges,
and did not believe them.
An attempt is being made to prove that the
First National Bank. and other New York in
terests who owned District bonds, bribed the
District COMMITTEES, but the report Is believed
to be without foundation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
GOnkllug's Probable Course an the New
York nominations.

WAsHINGToN, Dec 10 Senator Conklng s
Committee on Commerce meets tomorrow,
and it Is probable that the New York Custom
House nominations will be taken up. Gonk
ling has given no Indication Of tho course he
will pursue regarding these nominations, and
there is great curiosity as to what he will do
His friandSsre Of opinion, and one of them. a
Senator and member Of the committee this
morning asserted very positively that Conk-
ling will oppose the confirmation Of Merritt
and others as actively as he did last winter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
A Duel with Clubs In Br0Oklyn-F Family
Burned to Death.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 10. VIM. Helm and Mill
Mcdonald fought duel with clubs last
night and beat each other terribly. They
were arrested and made counter charges Of
feonious assault
tenement house. owned and partly occu-
pied by Chas Schroeder, wife and son, was
burned to the ground Wednesday night,
Nothing having been heard or seen OF the
family since, it is feared they perished
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Landlord K,,,ea by His Tenant.

CHrAGo. Dec Last evening John Nc
Mahon, aged "a years, went 10 serve n notice
Of ejectment upon Jas G, Drury, living in the
second story Of McMahon's house, 137 West
Twenty street. They quarreled, dur
ing which Mcmahon was thrown over n ban
nstor to the floor below, and Is Mt the point'of
death Drury is under arrest on the charge
of murder,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
SPORTING NOTES.
Racket and Walking Matches-A Conn
Ing Prize Fight.

New YORK. Dec. 10.John McMahon, q
we'll known racket player, was badly beaten
III match game yesterday by Harry Booker
Of the Quebec Club. by a score OF g 70 o.
O Leary and Campana begin their match
Christmas week
Elliott and Dwyer, for $1,000 a side, fight
somewhere in Canada the second Thursday
in May.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
The Politicians slate.

NEw YORK, Dec. 10.-A special from WASH
ington says The politicians are arranging
plans for the next presidential campaign,
and according to the latest programme Sen,
ator Thurman is to be the Democratic and
John Sherman the Republican candidates.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Condition Of the Atlantic and Pacific
TeIeg raph COmpRny.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 The Atlantic and Pa
cific Telegraph Companys meeting, after de-
claring q dividend of three-fourths oi per
cent, found that there Is left of the company s
earnings for the past three months surplus
of over GG3 900
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Pardon ot Co,Iyer, the prize-PIghter.

TRENTON N. j., Dec 10 Sam'l Collyer,
the wel-known prize-fighter sentenced on the
third OF November, 1876, for manslaughter,
TO six years Imprisonment, has just been par
doned He was one of the principals in tho
Weeden- Walker fight in Salem county in 1876.
He will 60 into other business.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Tho Mexican ROndhOlders- West or Eng
land Bank Failure.

LONDON, Dec. 10 Representatives. of tho
Mexican government have signed conven-
tion with the hondholderS in this city.
A favorable liquidation of tho West OF Eng
land Bank Is almost certain as its business
was strictly honest. The failure will prin-
cipaIly affect business in Wales.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
fCommunicated.l
A Nuisance,
To the Editor Of tho Democrat:

To the Editor Of fhe DemOcr2t:
Why is It that during tbs ecent ckange in our
weather the drivers Of re Magazine line 0Y
street cars will persist la keeping tns back door
open. much TO the ihcont .enience 81 passeneersa
Our late damp and rizzly days make this
stopped2
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
Jim Anderson.
Washington CORE

Washington Correspondent Cincinnati En-
qairer.J
It has been decided by the Senate commit
tee which Is rearing about for light in the
presidential frauds, to summon Ted-headed
Jim Anderson from his seclusion in Nevada
and again give him al opportunity to out rival
AnaniaS