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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28
The Fellow Worth.

tChcago Times Paris Letter
10 Worth is now suing one OF his noble clients,
the Princess Murat, for al unpaid bill OF $1,000,
which, 1t appears, has been owing for years.
1t Is n pity that she cannot induce him to
wait for his money by the same means as
those employed by a fair and frisky dame OF
the second empire, when that empire was at
Its height. She, too, ran up prodtgious bill
with the great dressmaker, which she WAS I'M
able to pay. Worth, whose expenses are very
large, naturally wanted his money. SO Ia
this emergency the lady sent for him. II can
not let you have your money just now, ID.
WORTH" she said frankly, but I'll tell you
what l will do; Ii you will consent to give me
time to pay 1t In, I'll take you to the opera
tomorrow night In my own box" The bar
gain was concluded, and the next evening the
great lady and leader Of fashion and the cele-
brated dressmaker appeared at the opera side
was the social excitement created by this es-
capade on the part OF the fashionable Nine.
Mile Etoiles, but Worth got his opera, and
the lady got time wherein to settle her ae-
count, and so all parties we're satisfied.
Unfrtendly.
Pressed by a pitiless creditor into whose
hands a note for 1000 francs has fallen, a hap
less debtor goes to friend to borrow the
sum.
What Is this creditors name2" says the
friend.
Il don't know him from Adam except by
his dress-hes some stranger who has bought
my note"
ssAnd you would, to fill the pockets OF q
bIoated aud total stranger, rob friend you
have known since your boyhood! All, Pierre.
never thought that you would stoop to such
thing"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28
Hadn't Thought Of rhat.

A belated husband, hunting In the dark for
a match with which TO light the gas, and
rendered Insane in an instant by his wife sug-
costing in sleepy voice, that he had better
light one and look for them, and not go
stumbling around in the dark breaking
things,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

AS point Of etiquette to tue deceased 10
becomes any man to settle the funeral ex-
penses connected with the departure Of HIS
first wife before buying any tokens OF affee-
ton for second one-f VI cGregor News.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Mrs Smith, OF New York, according to the
Herald, stole wash-tub to keep her children
from starving. family that can dine satis-
faetoriiy off q wash-tub must be reduced Ia
the very lowest extremity.-f Buffalo Express.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Three hundred Swiss, lace and silk vveavert
are coming to this country. The women do
the outdoor work, which would rouQten the
delicate hands OF the men for weaving
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

The wife OF banished French Communist
was overjoyed at the news Of his pardon, and
went to the railroad station with her children
ut the proper time to welcome him. But he
had been very i'll for years, and was so much
NE him he cent i harn en- n a sos
mood, while he hunted for her In VAN In the
crowd. At last he found her residence; but
she bad committed suicide, after writing q
despairing letter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Statistics show that nearly three hundred
Gotham Chinese have white wives, and most
to this country from ireland, the Chinese
preferring them to other nationalities on ac-
count OF their ekill I'd washing. This inter-
marriage OF races commenced about SIX years
ago; consequently a young Chinese Celtic
generation is springfng up, the oldest menu
Der OF which Is five years old.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

In trout Of Fair Point, on Lake Chautau-
qua, stands o statue OF Faith. The Troy
1t1nes tells OF three females Ut the Shoddy
family. who paused to Inspect It: See that
piece CT stationary" said number one. Il
wonder who It Is. L must be Jupiter" aNo.0
said number two, ut looks more like Venus
well, sid number three, anyway, Its
one OF those teople In the Bible
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28
Old Time Galianty.

The art Of being gallant is quite lost. The
defunct Marquis d'Entragues was the man
for making Compliments. One day he was
playing billiards with the Princess de FOX;
It mnst be that I am very awkward, saM
she, "Ican't touch a ball" Princess, s snu
the Marquis. shat is because Dilnaro D<a1A
Is not heart
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

No wonder fellow feels cut I'D when the
surgeons pounce upon him after death.
everything becomes autopsy-turvy.-fNew
York Telegram.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

says: IA Now York lady, who has been at.
Sara. .gh two weeks, has changed. aer cos
tune four times day. find mas not yet worn
the game costume twice" Angels do not
watch over such women. But, then, the mem
do, which suits the women better.-lQnaney
Modern Argo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Scene In restaurant Two ladies seated at
. table. First lady to waiter-"Bring me an
1cecream, please" Second lady-"I'iI nave
steWed oysters.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

"You army chap" as the girl said to her
military lover Philadelphia Sunday Item.
That's where you soldier self, he wrote back
when he eloped with another girl Ottawa
Republican.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Thackeray did not read the works OF female
novelista, because they "Were not strong beer
enough BESIDES" he said, II read very few
novels; [ am q pastry cook. / bake tarts and
sell them. / don't eat them myself. I eat
bread and butter"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

The proper form for will nowadays will
read: ITO the respective attorneys of my
children give my entire estate and worldly
goods Of all description, Personally to the
children aud TO my beloved wife give all that
rem ming -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28
Unfrtendly.
A Boys Query.
[Hackensack Republican,

"Will the angels come down for me with
chariot and horses when die r asked a little
boy Of his Sunday school teacher. II guess
so, IL you are real good boy" said the
TEACHER The little fellows eyes sparkled
with anticipation az he eagerly exclaimed:
"And. on do you think they'll let me get On
thu front seat and drive p
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Gan You tell ne ne whore the Apaann ss ars7'
Boy-"No; but / can tell you where the Phil
adelphia uines are. The Ath---" There, that
will do" INTERRUPTED the teacher, and the
youth subsided.-I Nerristpwn Herald.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28
Brain Workers.

Clergymen. LAWYERS. physicians. orators and
all classes Of brain workers will find the use OF
Dr. Prices Floral Riches Cologne gratefully re-
freshing. The handkerchief wetted in 1t and
applied to the face occasionally. will please the
sense Of smell, prove stimulus to the circula-
tion. inducing to vigorous action.
/. L. Lyons. New Orleans. has these fine
goods
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

We called at the hardware store the other
dav to purchase a corkscrew. but they didn't
have one left. By the way, the camp meeting
loo Observer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

First Boy-"Where yer bin, Billy" Second
anythin'2" with an anxious expression on his
face. Far seeing Second Boy-"No. But I
expect ter when / git In the house" New
York Fra
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

"a fraud In silks!' r. Is the startling head-
line in an exchange. Ah2 Went back on You =
did she?-l Rockand Courier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

A hee flaw out in the sunny air
By roy so bithe and young.
VINO laughed and screamed without 8 care.
And would not hold his tongue.
The scene it changed: with sob and shrek
The vault OF heaven rung;
And homeward flew the bee 30 meek,
While the small boy held his stunR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Barnes Miller. No. IS Eatchez street, do the
best work in plumbing and gas fitting at lowest
market rates.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

common councilman of the city OF Lon
don is provided with many good dfnnera
every year at the public expense; he has ex-
cursions up the river and down the river; he
may In his turn, have an Irish trip, with every
he has his pockets full OF public gloves, wand8
to carry On public occasions, heavy medals TO-
transmit as heir-loorns to generations un-
born, alms- houses and orphanages for all th0
poor be wishes to benefit or get rid Of, pen
sions to give away to persons he may con-
slider deserving" schools at which to educate
his own children, and rights OF presentation
ct the city OF London and other schools for
the children OF his friends.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

unsx 1ackion,s best sxess narJ tohaceo' u
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-28

Last Friday az well was being dug at tho
fair grounds at NeillsvilIe, Wis, the men hav-
Ing reached deoth Of 116 feet, a stratum 81
ioosa w,ss sna was struck which made
sections four feet long was used. While put
ting In the fourth section OF this the we'll
caved In, burying workman named William
Selves: The eurbing, in falling, formed an
arch, leaving an opening large enough Tor
Selves to sit In. A gas pipe was Immediately
driven into the cavity and air pumped TO the
buried workman, utter which the WORK u
digging him out was commenced. lt oecupleu
forty-et9ht hours, during which Selves We
sitting II perfectly immovable position. no
suffered no permanent injury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
The rreasurer's Report.

WASHINGTON, Nov lS-The annual
report of United States Treasurer Gillfillan
says the aggregate of gold coin and bullion
and of silver coin aud bullion including
standard silver dollars, which are being
| coined under the act of February 2Sth,
1878, do not appear 10 the statement prior
to that year, is shown to have increased
from Sol ,452 426 in 1876 to SIl4.464, ,9S2
in 1877. to $l63.969, 9,444 in 1878 and to
| 1922, ,607 1868 in 1879. The decrease in
aggregate note assets including credits in
depository banks on other than loan ac-
count is shown to have been gradually.
the apparent increase in 1877 being due
to the failure OF the army bill to become a
law and the accumulation of funds conse-
quent upon withholding payment to that
branch of the service The note assets
ranged as follows: on above dates 10 1876,
S98 419,685; in 1877, $107 ,664 2S7; in
1878, $88, ,772, 800; and in 1879 $50, ,599,-
OS0. The decrease 10 note arises froDl
various causes, notably from receipts for
customs aud internal revenue. Of coin paid
out in purchase of bullion. for coinage Of
standard silver dollars, from exchange of
notes for foreign gold received at the
assay office in New York, from purchase
of gold bullion with notes and payment OF
interest of the public debt in United
States notes. and from the payment of
arrears of pensions. The most constant
influence in the decrease of pote bal
aDces, is that which protrudes from the
purchase of silver bullion for coinage,
thereby depriving the Treasury Of an equal
amount of note receipts. All the above
mentioned causes Of diminution except
this, can be controlled by the department
Since the resumption, however, the Treas
ury, deprived by receipt of coin paid for
bulhou of like amount of United States
notes amounting probably to seven per
cent of the annual revenues. The annual
receipts from ell sources are 1914, 600
900. OF this amount at least $24, 900 900
is in silver dollars or IN silver
certificates, that being the minimum paid
annually fer silver bullion for coinage.
which amount speedily finds its way into
the treasury. the more certainly becauseIthe
payments for bullion are made either at
New York or San Francisco. which are
both centres of large receipts by the Gov
erment. The maximum not note receipts
are then $3.50, 900. against which are
payment of $267 100000 for general ex
penditures, interest on public debt, war
and navy tatiisnment and pen
sions made IN notes, or IT made
in coin its return decreases the note
receipts to that extent. The excess of note
expenditures over note receipts is, there
tore, SIT, 100000. which is an annual
decrease Of the note balance from the
silver dollar coinage alone. The Treas
urer says that unless the rules of the New
York Clearing House are changed so as to
premit payment by the Treasury OF ali or
certain percentage OF the balances IN silver,
it may become desirable for the Treasury
to Withdraw from relation which renders
over thirty millions of lawful money in its
vaults unavailable for payment atGNew
York, the point of greatest public dis
bursement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
The Louisiana Senatorial Case.

New ORLEANS Nov. 18.-Before the
Senate sub committee, Peter Villa ms
testified regarding the election 10 the 9Th
ward of this city in 1876 Moore was
declared elected to the legislature from
this ward. Told witness that the clerk 10
the Packard legislature used to answer fer
the gmembers, when the roll was called.
Moore gave witness to understand that he
could tell tale about Keiloge's election.
that would be useful to Democrats. out OF
which they could make pile of money,
they agreed to do this but Moore being
offered to be placed 10 the Custom House.
which he accepted, would now testify to
the contrary. Blanchard, now dead, gave
Moore 300 blank registration papers to use
in the 7th ward Moore said the ward
went Democratic, but was counted for the
Republicans. After the election The reg
istratIon books were taken 10 the Custom
House and names erased.
d. Fl. MoDier. United States Supervisor
10 the 7th ward election. 1876. testihed
that the election was very fair and 20
trouble occurred No protest was entered
Major Ed Burke testified regarding the
election in 1876, especially as to election
10 polls three iD the 7th ward. The testl
mony was substantially as given befor'
other Investigating committees Bernard
Williams, an Israelite native of Poland
testified that he was employed by jim
Lewis. naval officer at New Orleans, to B
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
nos. "Wednesday, November 1879

to Washington in the interest of Kellogg.
When he reached Washington, he reported
to Kellogg who sent him With others to
watch the depot for the arrival of Spofford.
He witnessed Kellogg get dispatch from
Lewis saying the witness was all right. 1t
was when DeLacey, Blackstone, johnson,
and one or two others whose names witness
could not recall arrived in Washington.
Witness at IL o'clock at night took them to
Governor kellogg's rooms. Kellogg said
he wanted them TO give testimony for him
instead of for Spoford. They stated
that the afhdavits made 10 New Orleans
were true, and feared they would be pun
ished if they testified differently in Wash
iogton. Kellogg took up the law book and
read, showing them that they could not be
harmed if they went back on the afidavits
After much drinking and smoking, the
witnesses agreed to testify as kellogg de.
sired There were present in the room at
the time Governor Kellogg. the FIVE wit
nesses before mentioned, Conquest Clarke
and two others. Before the bargain was
made, Governor Kellogg told the negroes
it he was turned out of the Senate none
OF them and no Republican could live in
Louisiana; that they would all be assassi-
mated. 1t they went back on afidavits
they would be protected in every way.
would get $500 each and places in the
custom house at 800 per month. Big
promises were also made to the witness
but not fulfilled. Before we left KelIogg's
room that night in Washington, he took
large envelope from his pocket and counted
out to each of Spofford's witnesses $500 as
consideration for the testimony to be gwen
before the Kellogg -Spofford committee
then in session, 1t was nearly daylight
before the. meeting broke up.
Gov. Kellogg, by permission. said that
the statement of the witness affected him
and asked that he might have
an early opportunity to call witnesses to
disprove the testimony.
The Chairman stated that every oppor-
tunity would be given for testimony in re-
butal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
Last Nights Dispatches.
MAINE.
MAINE.
How The Republicans DO HOWL.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov. lS.-A large num-
Der OF Republican Senators and Represen-
tatives supposed to have been elected al
the last election, applied to the Council for
permission to examine the returns, but
that body being engaged, took the appli
cation into consideration. The impression
is gaining ground that majority of the
Council swiil prevent Republicans from
seeing the returns until at least a part of
the twenty days has passed. 1t is known
that the returns have all been tabulated
and that these tables have been submitted
with the report and accepted, but the
tables themselves are not on file, but in
the possession OF the committee, who do
not consider them part of the record 1t
| is stated that the committee will submit
their final conclusion after the 20 days
have elapsed for correcting errors in re-
turns. There is very little excitement
and the Republican leaders claim that the
conspiracy will yet be attempted. though a
temporary halt in operations has been
ordered. The personal appeal of Senators
elect Fooke and Harris for permission TO
examine the returns being denied them by
the council the Republicans are now de-
liberating on what course shall next be
pursued
The situation here is virtually unchang-
ed. The examination of returps by the
Republican committee and legal advisers
OF parties claiming to tie senators and
representatives. elect is not yet allowed.
Some correspondence has taken place, and
counsellors have been waited upon, but no
permission to examine the returns yet
granted. The Republicans to night aver
that they will not be permitted to see
returns. and council for parties claiming to
have been elected in the disputed districts,
protest earnestly against not being allowed
immediate examination of the same; mem
bers Of the council on the other hand
declare that no one, excepting the mem
bers OF the council shall inspect them. The
Republicans claim that the Democrats,
having an opportunity to examine the
returns. have also had a chance to correct
all errors on their side in advance OF the
returns being officially opened
1t is generally understood tonight that
resort to judicial process will be had to
test at the outset the preliminary question
whether those claiming to be elected as
senators and representatives have not a
right to the examination Of returns as an
essential step preparatory to correctness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
INDIANS

DENVER, Nov. l8.-Dispatches received
here from Los Pinos, dated Nov. 18th, in.
dicate that the peace commission is max
ing rather slow progress, but short ses
sion was held on Monday. Ouray failed
to come in till IL o'clock. When he did
come, contrary to bis custom, he wore bis
Indian clothing. He was very sullen and
indicated decided i'll feeling towards Gen.
Adams, who. he said, was incompetent as
commissioner, because, as he alleged, of
his knowledge of the Utes and their affairs.
Ouray maintained that Jack had done
nothing wrong. but had failed to come to
Los Pinos on account of i'll feelings toward
the members of his tribe Ouray pro-
posed that Adams be recalled, and stated
his desire to 90 with a number of the Ute
chiefs to Washington. to lay the matter
before Schurz
An escort of military arrived at Los
Pinos, yesterday, many of them with frozen
feet, having come through a severe snow
storm. The commissioners will remain
few days longer at Piuos, and come then to
Denver. Here they will take the testimony
of the officers engaged in the Milk river
fight and thad proceed to Washington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
Report of the Postmaster General.

| WASHINGTON, Nov. IS.-The auuua
report of Postmaster General Key wa
made public to-day. Large portians of i
are devoted to the presentation of statisti
cal information already published in alb
stracts of reports of his subordinate officers
The Postmaster General renews the recon.
mendation contained in his last report for
the enactment Of a law readjusting the
compensation of railroads for carrying the
mails upon the basis of the space, speed
and frequency, supplemented by the
weight of the mails carried. The recon
mendation is made that the appropriation
to enable the Postmaster General to obtain
proper facilities for prompt transmission
of mails by railroads be increased this
year to 100000. The cost of railway
service on June Both. 1877. was at the rate
of SO 692, $50 per annum, an increase oyer
the cost Of the service during the proceed
ing fiscal year of $l25.995
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19

Persons visiting or leaving New York
City for business or pleasure. or to visit
Niagara, Saratoga, the White Noun
tains. West Point, Garrison S, Brighton, or
Manhattan Beach, Long Branch. or other
summer resorts, will find the GRAND
UNION HOTEL, opposite the Grand
Central Depot, one of the best and mos,
convenient Hotels in New York City
to stop at, being situated just opposite the
Grand Central Depot, you save your bag
gage, expressage and carriage hire: it is
first class iu all it's appointments. and kept
on the European plan. affordinr guests
the privilege of paying only for what they
get; its $50 elegantly furnished rooms are
reduced to only one dollar and upwards
per day. The Restaurants, Lunch and
Wine Rooms are supplied with the best.
You eau live better with less money at the
GRAND UNION HOTEL than at any other
frst-class Hotel 10 the city. 1t is under
the management of VIM. d. Garrison,
who studies to make guests fully at home
and fully merits the large patronage il
receives
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-19
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