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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
bic Land tuit-O'Leary's Proposed
walking Match with RoweIl.

NEW York. Feb. 19.-The suit of Michael L.
l1ep l,9oa9 aglnst the huntington and Missouri
to-day in the United States Circuit Court before
Judge Wallace.
The cr9ss.eyaminatlon of Mr.. Hitler was
defense. opened the case for defendants. He
said they would prove by many Witnesses that
almost every statement made by plaintiff ma
terlal to the case. was false. They would sub
init affidavits from every Mennonite settled on
their lands contradietibg Killers statement
they would put their land agent on the stand
who would testify as to the number of acres OF
land settled. and the amount paid per acre. and
he believed the showing would materially differ
Mr.. Tousil. land commissioner OF the Chi
cago. Burlington and q ,incy Railway and also
of the burlington and Missouri Railway. was
had settled ON the land OF the latter compan
but through no effort OF Mr. Hitler; and fur
her that there were many Mennonites who In
tended to settle on their lands. but were de-
TERED from so doing by Killers representa-
tions. The case is still on
pans oLsary ths great wakeE arrived In
looks q little thinner than when he made his
last walk at Gllmores Garden against Campana
though he claims to be enjoying the very best
health.
There appears to be round Of troubles to be
s tiled before the coming international match
can be begun. The friends OF O'Leary will not
permit him to sign the articles Of agreement IA
prepared and sent over by Sir John Ashley. OF
London. and signed by towell. the EnglIahman
WHO lS 10 Wink HgHlUSb " bouTV, LU6 OIJ6Ct1GD
being that they are defective In not msklng q
provision for the distribution OF gate money
and only admit two entries that 10 Rowell and
OLeary. whereas Hartman and Ennis have
not only put up the forfeit money Of f1OO each.
but have been entered and the receipt of the
money has been acknowledged by the London
Sporting Life The arrangements. therefore. as
to tho match will be deferred until the
arrival Of Rpwell from England; early
suitable building -, in which to walk
remains unsettled. The managers have offered
Mr.. Vanderbilt IS per cent OF the gross receip Dts
for the use Of 6llmore's Garden for one week.
and the proposition Is under advisemeat Mr.
Vanderbilt promising to give his decision this
evening. Should Gilmore's Garden not be OBJ
tanned 1t is intended to hold the match In the
Chicago mammoth exposition building, which
will hold 10000 people. It can be- had for Is per
cent Of he receipts. and as Chicago is 0'Leary's
home. It Is urged that 1t is the proper place to
hold the m tch. When asked about his Eng
lsh ntaRonitt,, Rowell, O'Leary said be never
met him yet. although he was regarded as the
best walker In England. He expressed his de-
termination to treat him with the utmost kind
ness. and those VINO refuse to be courteous to
Rowell because Of the brutality Of the Eng ish
roughs to him tO,Learyl when In England. will
be no friends Of his.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON RAIL
ROADS.
How the Committee stand on the RutIer
and Jones Bills.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l9.-Gardiner Hubbard
made II long argument his morning before the
Senate Committee on Railroads In favor OF the
postal telegraph system. During the argument
put in by the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany and Simonton of the New York Associated
Press, that they ware in no sense monopolies
and did not discriminate ost nnjustly against
a certain class Of papers throughout the coun-
try. Hubbard showed himself com plete master
proof to sustain his statements.
At the conclusion Of Hubbards argument,
Stfllson Hutchins, editor II the Washington
Post, was accorded a hearing. Mr.. Hutchins
said that he desired to refer to the statements
made by Mr. Simonton yesterday, In which he
understood him TO dispute his previous state
ment Among other things he said that the
Post had broken its contract with the Associated
Press Mr.. Huteh1ns proved conclusively that
he broke no contracts. and exhibif ed letters
from Slmnnton showing that the sole reason
Tor disseminating to the Post the service of the
Associated Press was because the Post was tax
ing at the same time. the service of the Ma
tional Associated Press. Mr. Hutchins also pro-
duced letter from Simontop, In which the lat
ter asks that the rules of the New York Associ-
ated Press be en- forced against Mr.. Buell. an en-
ployee Of the Post. and who was at the same
time Washington correspondent of the New Or
leans DEMOCRAT. Mr.. Hutchins declined to
comply.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations is
believed to be divided as follows on Buffers
amendment: For the amendment - Messrs.
Mindom. Sargent, Allison. Blaine. Davis of
West Virginia Withfrs and Wallace. Against
the observation-disclosures: Beck and Dorsey.
follows on J nes' bill: For he bill-Messrs.
Dawes, Window. Mathews, Ransom, Barnum
and Lam r., Against the bill-Messrs Mitchell.
Dorsey. Teller and Saunders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
A ShOemaker's secret sOciety-The Brick
LAYERS.

New YORK Feb. ia largely attended meet
Ing of he shoemakers representing nearly
every class of journeymen in the city. was held
this evening for the purpose, OF forming new
pin. Several delegates present spoke of the
continued reduction of wages and urged the
Afer prolonged discussion an organiza ion
was effected and officers elected The men
state that they do not anticipate strike at
present, and are simply m.ei ing to prevent
further reduction of their wages.
A secret meeting of bricklayers was held To-
night to increase the membe ship of the union.
The men claim that although the building trade
Is unusually brisk, their wages are mucn lower
than for vars. They say that they will resist
any further reduction in their wages. and may
demand an increase as the season advances.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Relations Existing Between England
and Russia.

LONDON. Feb. 1e.-The following further cor
respondence respecting Central Asia Is
published: On the nineteenth OF December
Count Schouvaloff. Russian ambassador at
London. wrote to Lord Salisbury that the Gar
wa disposed 10 observe all the Anglo. Kussi Ian
arrangements relative to Central Asia, and to
Immediately recall his mission to Cabul. Lord
ia ishury replied that the presence of the mis-
sion at Cabul was the sole obstacle to the re-
vtval of a complete understanding between the
two powers regarding Central Asia. When the
mission was Withdrawn her Maesty's govern
ment would consider that all engagements on
both sides respecting ,Afghanistan and Central
Asia retained their obligatory character. Lord
Salisbury simultaneously telegraphed to Lord
Augustus LOTUS at st. Petersburg: Il was in
formed to day by Count Schouvaioff that his in
structons had been sent to tho mission at Cabul
IN rrIth " "
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Railroad Telegraph Bill i'm the SEN
ate Committee

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-In the Senate Railroad
Committee this morning. Mr.. Reiff said the
before the committee In opposition to the bill
now before 1t because the legislation would dis
hs 6eS yd e them e SDoa hsaR be- ba
asked for the same opportunity, but he would
like to know what interest Mr. Hubbard, VINO
was to address the committee. had in the mat
ter and who he represented.
The committee at noon decided to hear no
more arguments aud have sent all the proceed
ingS to the government printing office to be
printed. The general impression Is that not
only the Butler amendment to the army bill,
but the Jones bill will pass, though there is an
immense and powerful lobby making efforts TO
defeat both
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
ANOTHER LOYAL SUBJECT HEARD
PROM.

The following letter was received yesterday
at the office Of the Lord High Chamberlain:
VARIETIES THEATRE,
New Orleans. February II. 1879.
Bathurst. Lord High Chamberlain:
Your Grace-The announcement of his Ma
lestys approaching visit causes every loyal
heart 10 beat nigh and hopefully.
Sharing In the general gladness of the hour.
| respectfully lay before your Grace the TACT
ment for Monday night, february "a. 1879, which
is submitted for the pleasure Of our beloved
King, that his subjects and servants may oe
gladened by. the august presence of his roya!
hghness and household.
On the occasion a new play. by one, Charles
Reade, Of England-a man Of approved VIII ana
wisdom although foreigner-will be enaG,e ed
for the first time in this city. with Miss hafe
Claxton4and many actors Of merit all OF Whlcn
is respectfully submitted for royal favor.
have the hon n to subscribe myself ynqr Grace's
obedient servant. hACahoND.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
SECESSION.
The People ei California Thinking OF
Leaving the Union.

NEW YORK, Feb. l9-The SUMS Washington
dispatch quo'es the extraordinary la guage OF
the San francisco Daily Stock Report. the old
est financial paper on the Pacific coast. N urs-
ing monster mass meeting. to be held in san
Francisco. to demand Of Hayes that be sign the
snti-Chinese bill. The San Francisco, paner
declares that the people there are broadly dis.
Hayes refuses his signature to tie anti Chinese
Dill; The East" 1t says. has utterly failed TO
aid and sympathy we have the right TO expe t
from the sisterhood Of States. As a last resort
We will take advantage OF the physical lines
mat surround US. the vast extent OF SOIL WITHIN
our Boundaries the exhaustless resources OF
wealth that are ours and will set up an occi,
dental republic which. II it cannot rival the oIo
republic In its glory Of the "a i, will. at least.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Attack On q jail.

GRAHAM. Tex. Feb ia bold and det err
mined tempt was made Monday night to get
possession of Dallas Rogers, the escaped CON
by ruse attemp pied TO gain admission to IT,
The sheriff would not be fooled anu sent for
assistance. They then commenced a regular
assault. A regular battle ensued. The sherifY'a
party repuls"d the assallants, killing A. w.
Hayes one ofths number
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Nominations Con flrmed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE Senate In execu-
tive session confirmed tho following nomna-
tioDs: VIM. Butler. United atares district Judge
for thu eastern district of Pennsylvania: J. N.
Patterson. Of Now Hampshire, TO be United
States marshal for the district OF New Hamp-
shire: WIN. L.. McMill an. of Louisiana, TO be
Postmaster of New Orleans: A. y. Batger OF
Louisiana, to b. Collector of Customs for the
distrl 1t OF New Orleans. The Central American
mission is TO be filled by the appointment OF
senator Conover. OF Florida. The authority for
this statement is Conover himself. The present
minister. Mr.. Williamson, IL one of Grants ap-
pointments. He Is Louiaianian who will
doubtless be given some other good place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
More poctors-More Persons Missing.

nual comm encement OF the medical depart
ment Of he University Of the city OF New York
last night the degree OF doctor OF medicine 8
conferred upon over 200 graduates The sec
ond prize was carried off by young tntle-
man from China named Gregory 1ski-Yaf. The
medal Tor the b,st dTlea
81 fetFr moller. president OF the New York
steam Sugar Refining Company. died yes
terday. aged 10 years
Several persons were reported missing to-
Gay including Jane Doig. aged 16. and Lissie
Goldberg. aged ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Daring Attempt at Robbery.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 19.-At the Miami depot this
evening daring attempt at robbery was made.
uables were being loaded one was missed. In
few minutes the bag was discovered to be cut
oDt and rified of the contents. The conduct
for the thief, At Lagrange. KY, the conductor
apprehended John McNamy alias Jackson. a
notorious Chicago thief. stuffng something in
the stove. which was found to be dry goods
samples, the contents OF the bag which he had
happened to strike.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Deserter From the Navy and His wife.

Al, ,RE BALTIMORE Feb. 1e.-It Is rumored that an
Elloeteneht mas occurred between Lieut..
p1aer ppia11cner. OF the United States navy, and Miss
bailey. aged IS. the accomplished daughter of
mrs 6nieF Sap peo3Teor Of fashionable board
yesterday and excited muGh interest The
Lie9tenant left his wife and two children be-
hlnd m ana they have gone to their relatives in
posed TO be In New York 0p4o arc sup
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
shaking OF a san Francisco Ferryboat.

SAN Francisco. Feb. 19.-This evening the
El CAPTAIN. the magnificent Oakland ferryboat,
was run into by the Alameda. of the same line
while crossing the San Francisco bay and In
twenty minutes she sank to the waters edge.
ALI the passengers eretIansferred to the latter
steamer. which at first was supposed to be in a
sinking condition. and safety brought to the
wharf. A dense fog was prevailing at the time.
which prevented the discovery OF the dang r
till the instant of the collision. ThsIEl Captain
n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Election of Railroad Omcials.

CINCINNATI Feb. 10 The stockholders OF the
Mai tiarta aud Cincinnati Railway Company
and he Ohio. Cineinnai and Baltimore Rail-
way Company met this ling and re-elscted
their old dir ectors. All the old officers Of both
cOmpanies Were re. elected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Trouble Among the Miners.

HARRISBURG, Penn. Feb 10 The troubles
among the miners at California. Washington
county. are not yet over. This morning Sheriff
Work proceeded to Brownsville, Fayette couny.
with large posse and arrested some twenty
miners in that place. and who were engaged in
ef fnrts to stop the miners at Neil's coal works.
al California, from continuing work, II Is un-
derstood that warrant has been issued for the
sheriff of Fayette county tor refusing aid to the
sheriff Of Washington county. The miners i'm
plicatad In the affair at Neis works are flying
IN every direction to avoid arrest. About
seventy five arrests have already been made.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Democrat
[Lincoln Sentinel /

The new editor of the st. Charles Herald
mas been indulging in epithets that ill-beeome
journalist against our eSteemed contempo-
rary, the New Orleans DEMOCRAT. In JUS
tice to the DEMOCRAT, we will say that it has
the confidence and support of the entire peo-
pie OF this State. and will continue to have
the support Of our citizens so long as it
wages war against monopnlies and the Re-
publican party, which had almost sucked the
life-bloOd from our people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Federal Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Tbe President to-day
sent the following nominations to the Senate:
w. p. Hilier. OF Massachusetts. to be collector
nf cut toms at Nantucket. Mass: Oom. Charles
BoardmHn. pow on the retired list. 70 be- Rear
Admiral on the retired list: Alfred A. loft Of
Arkansas, to be receiver OF public moneys at
Camdnn Ark
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
An Eiopemeno aud a Poisoning.

MAYBEE. Mieh Feb. 19-Orrin Lampkin and
wife We to Monroe to raise money on a mort
gage. Having succeeded. Mrs. Lampkin took
ths pocket book containing the money and
went to a store. her hush ard waiting for her.
She did not return and could not be found. and
he came home disconsolate. Late at night she
returned and took dose of bedbug poison. and
lies at the point of death. She says that she
had engaged to elope with David Lape OF the
Cass House. Detroit. She met him, when he
stole her money and left her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Louisiana Lottery,
[Morehonse Clarion

The Louisiana State Lottery Company has
been legally abolished by the Legislature.
yet the attorneys of this corporation an
nounce that they will fight for vested
rights" through all the courts, including the
United States Supreme Court. But we are
strongly inclined to the opinion that the
constitutional convention Will save these
gentlemen deal OF trouble.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Difference Between Lawyers.

A New York paper inquiries why Mr.. Hayes
doesn't go to Ohio aud argue law cases, as
Mr., Eyarts does? We suspect one reason Is
that no such inducempnis are held out to Mr..
Haves as are offered to Mr.. Eyarts. great
LAWYER. on a salary of 5000 year, Is not an
example for small lawyer on salary OF
$50 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
NO More Diseased Cattle Mrs. Hooper
Released

New YORK. Feb 19-No new cases of diseased
cattle have been reported to the health authori-
ties. and there is no new feature in the matter
MIS-. Mrs. A. D. Hooper who. shot Gus Phillins.
Oofty GOO T., was to-day discharged from Gus
tody by order Of the Supreme Court,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
A Horrible Mn.aa.

MCKINNEY. Tex. Feb; 1s;;-.Krbbs. one Of the
murderers OF me England family in 1876. has
murder was one Of the most horrible that eyer e
occurred IN the State. Kribbs and others.
lister. and shot the preacher. his wife bis son
and daughter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

and seventy two hours and to the one making
100 miles In the quickest time The following
entries will be received: James Mcleod n J
Britto, Pittsburg Robert Courtney, Roxbnry :
VIM. Harding and VIM. Mcclellan. New York /.
A. p Messenger. Albany, the long distance
Bennington. and Charles Wary. Worcester
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
PhIladelph,u offices,

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 19-The Senate has con-
firmed Col. A. Leuden Snowden as supsrin-
tendent of the mint and John f. Hartranft as
postmaster OF this city.
II Is now believed that Hartranft will accept
and enter upon his duties on the first of March,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The National Byclcle Tournament

New YORK. Feb. 19-The national bycicle
tournament is to be held In April. The contest
Is open TO any byeie,e rider in the United
states. and entries will be received until April
the champion cup and $3.50; to the second aud
third winners will be given prizes of $3.50 and
500. The awards will be to persons making
the greatest number of miles In twenty-tour
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

From an Interview wit Butler
When the war was threatening the country
in 1860, after the presidential election, Gen.
Gushing made to me the sagacious remark:
What would one give If he could only know
what subaltern OF the United States army
will be the next President Of the United
States 2n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Enxineerinx strike.

LONDON, Feb. 10 The large engineerii ig firm
their works to old hands at Introduced wages
Some other masters are expected TO follow suit
to obtain hands from the provinces. The strike
committee. however. are confident they can
persu sde any imported hands to return to
their homes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o.-For the Gulf States.
cear or partly cloudy weather, light winds.
mo tly from north to east stationary or slowly
rising barometer and slight fall In temperature
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
Trying to Beat the Tobacco Tax Bill.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-Representatiye Tucker
of Virginia says that just as soon as he can get
the floor in the morning hour he intends to call
up the revenue bill and move non-concurrence
mittee OF conference. Mr.. Tucker has charge OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The southern war Claims.

Down with the Southern war clamsl They
are all in the hands OF Yankee spectators
and traitors to the Bonnie Blue. Down with
them, we say! No old Confederate wants to
see them paid.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
How the Repu blicans Make Capital.

The Republicans in Congress thought to
maLa nartv capital against the Southern
members and the result is Secretary Sher-
mans cali for an increase Of the debt by s27,-
600 600. This is the way it costs the country
to support the Republican concern.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
A Republican Opinion.

baltimore American.1
There ought to be no opposition to the re-
peal Of the test oath law. While ex-Confed-
crates can be elected to Congress, 1t is absurd
to maintain against them disqualification
for jury duty In the United States courts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The German Reichstax .

BERLIN. Feb. 1e.-The Relchstag, by an almost
unanimous vote. have refused to permit the
arrest and prosecution Of Socialist Deputies
II zche and Hasselmann.
Prince Hoenlohe, who was elected second Vice
President OF the Reichstag has declined the
honor
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
ORLEANS, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 20 1870

the rev nue. bill In the House. and Il ia under
stood that the Speaker will take ocoasion Ia
recognize him II there should be a morning
hour TO- morrow, In the meantime tho oppo.
hard at work trying TO secure a final defeat OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
TranbIc in Fxypt nIth the Army.

LONDON. Feb. ia dispatch from Cairo,
Egypt. says that the troubles there regarding
tho proposed reduction of the army has cul-
minated In collapse OF the ministry. Order
has been partially restored
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Baby Contract Between Zack and
Eugene.

Washington PosLl
The following Is deferred telegram:
To Yewgeen He:
have sixty-nine votes, and will be eiecteds
but it has been mighty costly. Reformers in
siSt on double rates this year. Hold W. on
the baby matter for while. AC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

THE DEMOCRAT is responsible for none Of
the views expressed In the communications
1nder this head; but no communications Will
10 printed except from responsible parties.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

NRw HAVEN, Conn. Feb l9.-Cbas W. Allen,
chief OF police of this city was dismissed this
eyenf Ing by the board of police commissioners,
for tnefficiency and gross neglect OF duty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
The Teller Committee.

WASHINGTON Feb 19.-The Teller committee
is still examining Alfred Fairfax. His testi-
mony is not al all new or Interesting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

The Resignation Of the Municipal Council
Of Paris.
PARIS Feb. 19-More political complications
are feared rs re ult OF the resignation OF the
MunicLpal Council.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

showing in Chicago.
CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-Heavy snow is falling
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

b, magnificent empire of white freemen
dren and their chiidren's children forever.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-20

yianis delicious-Shadines.