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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
NEW ORLEANS, MONDAY r.
.An' de purp. Yes sab an I'll be blamed
III fynt fat aifhar

"An' de purp. Yes, sab; an I'll be blamed
IL got fat either!'
Becky Gibbs said that some Cd the emil
grants had told her that they would have
killed her for going back home LIZ she were a
man. Albert Gibbs, who Is her husband, and
Prince and Polly Bailey, substantiated the
statement.
At 6 O'Clock in the afternoon the boat de-
parted. AS she cleared the wharf a number Of
women congregated on the forward portion
Of the deck and implored the people on the
wharf-boat to throw them dimes.
Those who returned home are the least In
teligent of theemigrants and are in the poor
est pecuniary condition. They. numbered
about 1872, and the total cost Of their trans
portation South is $528: The fact that this
expense will ultimately be borne by Southern
planters, shows how badly in need OF laborers
they are. There are now great many ennis
saries from the South In the North, as has
been intimated elsewherein this article, whose
mission Is to get the emigrants to return
home One old fellow who came from Delta ~.
last week, and who intends going back to the
South In short time, puts the case thusly
I'm played out wild Presiden Hayes ne
dribes away de niggahs from de souf to staro
'em In de NOrf"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
THE vOLksFEsT.

At the Fair Grounds yesterday large gather
ing of papas mammas. kinder" and "frau-
leins" assisted at the grand volksfest given By
the board of administrators OF the German
Protestant Orphan Asylum for the benefit OF
that institution. Whenever our German friends
take anything In hand 1t is sure to be a success.
and yesterdays volkstest was no exception to
the rule.
4 most attractive and varied programme Of
amusements and pastimes. for all ages, was en-
joyed with the utmost good hunor. When
evening grew apace the lively strains OF fine
brass band In the main hall wooed the lovers OF
the Terpsichorean art. whilst on the platform on
the green another corps Of musicians footed
merriiy, and made it lively for the dancers.
To-day the Volksfest continues. and promises
to be as entertaining as yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12

Wells, counsel to the Mormon Church, 1or
contempt OF court. While missionary VI
the Mormon Church, in England, Miles ~
came engaged to Miss Owen. She was graz. a.l.
uate of an English seminary ana seTved d ppeil Mi
as poyerness and teacher In England ana Ho,I .o,I
land, and possessed many attractions, as Ha. WEI.
III strong temper On the fourth 0f OcIoDet z.
last John Miles and Miss Owen reacneu ohn' Ml'
Lake. She was married to Miles az WIZ ~
.. while Miss Emily Spencer was no. ~ =.
This made trouble and brought aoouL iae ~
bigamy trial. Emilys costuIne-that wnaon WILL,
the brides wear-is described by Miss owen
as o consisting Or cap, robe, apron and Iin,, moe
casins. The robe was long piece VI -. iiod a,,d
about two yards wide, gathered &C was. " az
shoulder with sash, square piece oi .hiah MI
lin. a three-cornered constituted cap WhlJn t;al
flowed back, an apron composed oi nlne pas
leaves made OF green silk. In this garD gne
bride was sealed either for time Or eteInlJy,
or both. as she and husband might elect. ~
Ii this seas case Miles wanted to make i Ior ume me
and eternity and such was the form OF tne
ceremony. Among other interesting 1eatuTes
brought out by the trial was the 1act Inat
very loose records were kept OF the numerous
marriages performed by the apostles WHAT
Ia called the interference OF the Federal gov
ernment with tho religious opinions and prac-
tices OF the Mormon Church has apparently
the effect to knit the Mormons more closely
together and to increase their blind 10 yalty
to their leaders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
rxsErTLED CONDITION Of
RUSSIA.
.tions ana Bombs still Freely
u,,4 ~ the sociaiists-rhe Measures
~. f.Oyernmenr.

.xnoy. May 11.--A correspondent at st.
...sb,rg says that, Notwithstanding the
fs'O tblcation by the Journal de St Peters,
r' a hat that city lives and works In the
epy '!s manner as heretofore, without excite
ssr ..ut and Is undisturbed IN its daily life and
,l.a,Jor. m.Sa bombs, petards and revolutionary
n,, nr,ssamatlons are still the order Of the day
p.V !. q. Petersburg, proclamations being re
n 'ssntly posted under the very noses q the
salIos. Suspicion arises that not all the mem
"a ~ the force are trustworthy.
py some OF the proclamatlons oeoe"hs
I .rinc service as special watchmen are threat
"a with death, In consequence OF Which
W ~ can Be found willing to undertake
I y. dangerous task. If Gen. Ghourka wishes
W .oo h,s decree carried out he will have to
Y "a .e 4 military sentinel at the door q every
psSu ppsso Large numbers OF infantry, cavalry
EaI W artillery are being kept ready for imme-
~ ,,s.a action In the barracks and vicinity OF
w rha railway stations at st. Petersburg and
II Nv tba larger towns are strictly guaTden,
y .nd arrests are being made promlscuously III
esTg1y Tbare u seems to be no doubt that the sue
.Isor to the throne has received anonymous
vg ssstars advising him to- go abroad II ne wishes
Y ie's0 'sr0ajntain a position In the impending revo-
sj,,tnn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
SPORTING NO rES.
O'Leary's walking Tournament In Chi.
caxO-A Great success Expected.

CHICAGO. May II On the twenty eighth OF
the present month, in the Exposition building,
will begin seventy five hour walk under the
auspices Of Daniel OLeary, the prizes being being
By him. The affair thus far has been con-
Quoted in an entirely honest manner, all the
money to be awarded as prizes having been
put up. The first prize will be the belt and
$1,000 cash; the second, $500; the third, $3.50,
and fourth, S15e. The entries close Friday.
Already fifteen persons have sent In their
names and entrance money. The walk prom
ises to be great success.
NINE. ANDERSON COMPLETES HER CINCIN-
EATI TASK.
CINCINNATI, May 11.-At 10 o'clock tonight
Madame Anderson completed her great walk
OF so4 miles, walking one mile and half at
each consecutive hour. After completing her
SO4 miles, she walked an extra mile and half,
made neat little speech and retired to her
quarters She has been on the track 536 hours,
with only such rest as she could get in each
hour after walking her mile and q half. At
the conclusion she seemed but little fatigued,
and announces her purpose Of performing a
similar feat in st. Louis In few weeks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
OLD LADIES.

OF all things In the world, we admire an old
lady one who is true to herself and her years.
and whose silvery hair Is but the outward sign
of her spotless life. The fire in her eyes may
be darkened but the shadows that fit about
them add but additional light to the beaming OF
her soul Her cheeks no doubt are faded and
their youthful smoothness is gone. but there is
d holy symmetery and comeliness in wrinkles
which fully compensate for the polished lustre
and roseate hue of youth. There is quiet and
calm In the pale face of old age. There is ra-
dance In the sunset glow of an old lady's
benevolent SMILE There are bright teachings
tempered with the shade OF healthful
and sometimes sorrowful memories, in
the subdued light which beams from her eyes.
There is halo. as Of the glories OF well-spent
voice has lost the well modulated freshness OF
younger days, but in its treble there Is heard q
faint, swee. sound, In which the music OF Gays
that are past Is mingled with the eternal har-
monies of a future that is sure to come. TheTe
Is an educated grace in the manners OF an OLD
lady a dignifled. well meaning and easy poetry
in her department, that well may make amends
for the loss OF youths voluptuous motion. tiger
like activity, and symmetrtca! repose OF form
A house without children Is like garden Yt With,
out birds; a home without an old LADY Is IKE
garden without sunshine.
A ball where there is no old lady lacks most
quality there may bt e Rer the
aoongars. being absent, there is nothing left but
beautiful and perhaps delghtfali giddidnesss d as
ladies are the shade that gives tone to bright
eolors in this worlds counterfeit Of happiness; e
At ball we are always struck at first Dy the
,1r room b bright as she whirs around in the dance
and gradually but nyineIby ~ We ,.ar are e.
sits in the corner armchair. We love her black
or white lace caps pinned perhaps with Iala Ola ia
dark silk Dress with its rich. sober
trimmings that are eloquent In taste
and have forgotten the days OF .eeoquetery
We love the "f1chu' of Valenciennes that covers
her neck and bosom made holy by the caresses
Of loving children, but above all we delight II
her amiable talk. SO full of information, g
mansuetude. of good natured nirth In which
the lessons of experience have. tempered The
sharpness Of youths wayward tongue. nc
young man can become an accom- plfshed gen.
tleman IT, as he1 mixes In society, he does no
cultivate the acquaintance Of old ladies ane
learn pleasant lessons from their amiable ex
VIC
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The shooting was made under military rules
with military rifles at distances of 200 and 500
yards, five shots to each range with two sight
ing shots. The one winning the prize thrice
Is entitled to Its ownership.
The contest for the Mobile cup will be re-.
peated Sunday week and on each second and
fourth Sunday Of each month The Crescent
City Rifle Club. will on THURSDAY and Friday
whom are the Mobile Rifles. the Mobile Cadets
and Alabama State Artillery Two prizes are
to be contested between the New Orleans and
the Mobile rifemen. and one between the
Mobilians themselves. 49,
Mr.. Paul Chaudet won superb copy Of "Ye
Ancient Mariner given By the. New Orleans
Chaudat broke fourteen out OF fifteen. but holds
not the prize yet for 1t has to be shot for twice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
PICNIC OF THE FORGET ME NOT
e.. UB.

That cosy little nook. "Loeper's Park" on
Bienville street. which Is reached In ten min
utes' ride In the Spanish Fort steam cars. was
yesterday the scene Of much animation and
gayety on the occasion Of the first picnic given
by the Forget Me Not Social Club" an associa-
the First District some three months aeo.
The club, though hardly started. counts hosts
Of friends, as was evidenced by the attendance
Of gay cavaliers and beauteous maidens who
focked to enjoy the shady hooks OF the park.
fresh air and picturesque scenery. The officers
OF the club are: President James AaTriay; vice
financial secretary, @. J. Gugson: treasurer. ID.
j. Mckay.
Up to late at night the fine string band OF Otto
Jacoby discoursed lively airs. which were en-
joyed by the lovers Of the dance.
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THE AMARANTH SOCIAL CLUB PICNIC.

One OF the most enjoyable and select ptcnics
Of the season was that given yesterday by the
Amaranth Social Club at the Oakland Riding
Park. The attendance was good and included
large numbers Of the lady friends OF the gem
tlemen composing the organization.
Among the sports were races between mem-
bers Of the Cuba fat mans raee and a race
for little misses: which we're all we'll contested.
and were the source Of no little amusement
and particularly 80 was the last named event.
tinned until the night had far advanced.
The gentlemen composing the club have
cause TO congratulate and pride themselves on
a superior affair. and ane Of unalloyed pleas
ure to their guests.
The following named gentlemen are the Offf-
GERS OF the organization: M. J. Wolf. president !:
J. Rosenbaum. vice president: L. Uohn. treas
urer: 8. .Spiro, secretary; Isl Kohlmeyer. fnan-
cial secretary.
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SO FAR, 50 MUCH.

The Pics society lBee pretends to know all
about fashionable society, the elite and all that.
but we have our misglvings. On Sunday morn
Ing 1t spoke OF phantom party that happened
last week atlMr. Pere1es. on Esplanade street.
and Of the success there Of certain beautiful
young lady with bright. dark eyes. etc. The
only objection to this phantasmaRorical account
Of phantom party is that nobody by the name
OF Perche lives on Esplanade street. There was
given, it is true. such party last week at the
residence Of q very popular gentleman on Es-
plapade street. but the young lady named by
the Pics Bee was not there. and. furthermore.
she is one of the prettiest and most perfect
blondes we have ever seen,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
CANADA.


! TORONTO, May ia deputation OF rail-
road men and prominent citizens went On
special car and engine yesterday to inspect
the work on the Credit Valley Railroad. At
charleton the car was left on siding and
lls engine returned after the inspection. ALI
But twenty-five or thirty boarded the car on
The siding and waited the return OF the en-
gine.
A switchman, seeing the engine approach,
opened the switch. It happened to be the
wrong one, and the engine, which was going
at the rate Of thirty-iive miles an hour, struck
the car A number of those on the car man
aged to Jump from the platform and through
the windows and saved themselves unhurt.
Those left In the car were more or less injured:
James Gooderham had both legs crushed and
died at O'clock this morning. P. ID. Conger,
coal dealer, still lies insensibie, and the doc
tors say he Is fatally injured; John McNab,
hardware merchant, and Alderman Blevins,
ore seriously and perhaps fatally injured; ).
Beatty has leg broken; Aldermen Baxter
and Scarth and Messrs. Darcy, Boulten and
Wm Houston of the Globe, are also more or
less injured, as are most Of the others.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
A GRAND CEREMONY.
Preparation for the Dedication OF Sc.
Patrick's Cathedral In New YOrk-The
Order of services and tho Army Of
C0lehrAntR.

Preparations Tor the DeuICASiOn "a SS'
Patr1ck's Cathedral In New YOrk-Tho
order of services and tho Army OF
Celebrants.
NEW YORK, May 11.-For weeks past the
chief topic OF conversation among the follow
ers of the Catholic Church has been In rela-
tion to the forthcoming dedication OF St.
Patricks new cathedral, on Fifth Avenue
which is to take place two weeks from To-Day.
Bishops from all parts OF the United states
and Canada, and some three hundred or
more priests, will participate In the cere-
monies.
1t is expected at least fifty bishops and arch
bishops will be present. Six thousand tickets
have been issued. Five dollars are asked for
front seats So for the rear and 81 for general
admission. Protestants as we'll as Catholics
have sought anxiously for admission, and
tickets are readily disposed OF.
Cardinal McClosky will perform the core
mony of dedication assisted by the 9lsMaoPs MoPps
OF which mass the Cardinal will be the cele-
brant will follow Immediately after the cere-
mony Of dedication. Right Rev. Bishop
RYAN, coadjutator to the Archbishop oil ST.
Louis, will preach the dedicatory sermon.
The first exercise, the blessing, will be per-
formed by his Emfnence, the Cardinal, out
side the church. A procession OF bishops
and priests will march around IT,. me
blessing Of the interior Of the church VIII
follow. long procession VIII sing the ~ .iic
"
the psalms and the "Miserere" will be chanted
by the procession outside the church.
Psalms will be sung by the clergy, assisted
by the choir under the lead Of Father Young
Of the Church OF the Apostles. This choii
consists of 100, besides the clergy. and In the
grand choir Of the regular Cathedral there
will be $50 singers under the direction o
Prof VIM. Il. Preher, the new cathedral or
ganist.
The musical programme will be 9 highly
interesting feature The propria Of the mass
consisting of the introit gradual, the affirtar'
and the communion prayer will be sung b5
the clergy, assisted by Father Youngs choir
with Gregorian music. The grand Ie DeMn
will be sung at the close OF the mass: Besides
the large organ now In the Cathedral another
will be placed In the sanctuary. both being
played at the same time or during portion
| OF the dedicatory service.
In the evening, at vespers, the musical M ! pro 70
gramme will be on q grand scale. Very Rev
Bishop Kahn, of Wheeling, w. Va, has &C
cepted an invitation to preach on the occa
sion. One dollar will be charged for admis
| sion.
The wealthy Catholics OF New York will
entertain the visiting bishops and clerg
1 while here.
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THE UNITED KINGDOM.
=. !. AI,otted at the sydney Exposition.

LONDON, May 11.-Dr. Reauleaux has ar
.srved for space OF 41,000 square feet for
saas sso Recommendation of the German section at
IA M sydney exhibition. England will occupy
sre s,s times as much room, France will have
Mil as much again, and Belgium ABOUT the
same.
AUTONOMY FOR THE ALBANIANs-OP rs
1on nvppAI,rNg THE COTTON IMPORT DUTIES.
LONDON, May IA Constantinople dls-
rstch saws the Sultan has promised the AL
banians autonomy. .,.
0'a 4 disnateh from Calcutta says a number OF
maetings, composed of influential persons,
have been held In India and resolutions passed
Hfterly censurlng the home government for
rranealilg cotton import duties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
BASE BALL.

The Growers played a magnifcent game Of
base ball yesterday ct Ogden PARK Wlt n1aa ane
immensely behind the bat. The score stood,
four to three In favor Of the Growers. A good
game may be expec.ed next Sunday. May 10.
1879. ,-.x1,oa ~ ~.
den PARK for the purpose OF Witnessing the
game between the Washtnghtonn To- - MARKS nh ana =;
nroeressed finely until the end Of the second
inning. At that stage dispute occurred RE rt bs-
Sress nine. After much discussion the umpire
daolarad the game draw.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
WESTERN CROPS.
Fine Yield Looked For In Minnesota
Rain Needed i'm Nebraska.

] ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 1.-THE most en-
ccuraging crop reports come in from all parts
Of the State. Nearly every portion of the State
has had drenchlng rains. The weather has
been cool, SO that the earth has received full
benefit, and If there should be no more rain
until harvest the crops would be safe. All
accounts agree that the crops never looked
better at this season than at present. Wheat
Sup about three inches and unless some
thing detrimental occurs it will be the big
gest crop which Minnesota has ever produced
OMAHA, Neb., May n.-Any reports that
grasshoppers have appeared in Nebraska
must be entirely without foundation, nothing
OF the kind having been heard here from any
portion of the State. The crops are all look
ing we'll but rain ID needed.
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Talmagcs First sermon since His Ac-
GUittal.

BROOKLYN, N. H., May 1.-THE largest
congregation that has been in attendance at
Iamage's big Tabernacle for many weeks
was present this morning, filling every seat
ana making it difficult to obtain standing
room. The unusual throng had undoubtedly
gathered in anticipation that Mr.. Talmage
would refer in his address to the recent trial
ny the Presbytery and his acquittal, but Mr.;
Ialmage was silent on this point, ana
preached one OF the tame sermons which he
nas nas OF late adopted. Not even did he hint at
aH so-called persecution.
AZ Of Spear, MIR. Talmage's senior counsel in
sae trial, Hon. A. w. Teny who has indirectly
eT9nducted Mr.. Talmage's defense, and Rev.
nr st. John, an ardent supporter Of Brook
Eas Ma sse,nsationalist, s., were among those pres
~ The platform was adorned with an i'm
aleAse ase floral horseshoe, composed OF choice
gems emblematic Of good luck.
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A Cautious Woman.
Detroit Free Press.l

A little woman, with considerable anxiety
In her face was searching the Central Market
yesterday for flowers and seeds, and one OF
the seed sellers explained to her:
ssHere are some of the incest climbers You
ever saw. Fl you take them they will cover
your house by July and make 1t look almost
like Paradise?"
"They will, eh?" absently replied the
woman.
eyes, they will. You don't know how they
will improve the looks OF your house."
"But won't take any. just as soon as they
make the old house look any better the land
lord would come around and raise the rent on
US. / guess won't buy anything but sun
flower seeds and a stalk or two OF catnip."
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A Movement Among the Trades Unions
to Celebrate the Victory I'm California.

NEW YORK, May fla meeting OF repre-
sentatives Of trades and labor organizations
was held this afternoon to make arrange
victory in California. Chairman P. M. Dowd
said that 1t was proposed to start a move
ment In New York among the laboring
classes after Kearney's plan. A committee
In Union Square. The speakers will all be
working men.
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counter with some unlooked-for Blucher and
his impetuous squadrons, you will see your
craftsmanship vindicated, and as the tide Of
battle rolls back before the solid charge Of the
reserves you will exclaim In the feryor OF
grateful applause "Lo the hour Of saliva
ton we raised up;" "The stone which tho
builders rejected, the same Is become the
head of the corner" II. s.
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Cruise Of the saratoEa.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE United States
traing ship Saratoga, Capt. R. ID. Evans, COM
manding, arrived at Fayal, April IT, making
the run from Fort Monroe in "A days. All are
well on board. The ship experienced heavy
weather nearly the entire distance. Tae boys
first experience in heavy seas. a number OF
successful deep sea soundings were made
during the trip. The captain expected to sail
for Madeira and Teneriffe about the first Of
May, and reach Bermuda on his return voy
age about the first OF July.
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J. GREECE.
lltIer Ques-

Meeting to Discuss the Frontier Ques-
tIOn.
PARIS May 11.--A congress OF ambassa-
dors to discuss the Greek frontier question
Will probably hold session In this city.
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Death Of an Engineer.

John B. Mcclure, engineer on the steamboat
Belle. fell overheard Sunday morning at II
O'clock and was drowned. The unfortunate man
PASSED Long View Reach. about fifty miles
above the city. he fell over. as above stated. a
search of two hours failed to recover the body.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
'ae Mormon Bixamy Trial-The Mormon
Wedding Ceremonies.

f,s.I AEW YORK, May ia letter to the Times
~ ttboalASalt Lake says that the excitement over
hue %s 1egamy case OF John Miles, the Mormon,
MsaaN M||aaa with the publication of Carrie owen
aaIs a,es etory, in October. 1878. 1t reached its
eulnll ftlon in the imprisonment Of Gen.
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The Pocassot AdyentIsts.

PoCAssET, Mass, May 1.-THE Adventists
wisely decided to hold no meeting to-day,
consequently no disturbance occurred. No
arrests have yet been made, but the district
attorney has the matter In hand.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-12
TIE WALTERS, PICNIC.

The Restaurant Walters Association gave their
flrsl picnic yesterday at the Magnolia Gardens.
The affair was simple. unos+en. q D.
recreation under blooming shade trees.
diversified by, chatting. lunching. laugh
ing and dancing tperchance love Lnaktngl
and the indulgence In stroll along Bayou st.
John to look upon the rowers as they practiced
in their graceful boats.