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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
NEW YORK.
billiard TOurna Misunderstanding Matches
A Mig Cake Or Ice.

New York, Jan. "a. In the billiard tourpa-
ment yesterday Gallagher defeated Garnier and
Slosson Sexton. The game between 9arDier
apd Gallagher was deeperate. the latter win.
ming by 10 points, Blossom made the largest
run on record scoring AL points In single In
Ing, and defeatIng Sexton by 5is.
Tho exercises of the New York Ladies' Walk
INK Club commenced yesterday evening. II
continues at Clarendon Hall for several days.
The attendance was slim.
An immense cake Of artificial ice, 400 feet by no.
the largest ever made IN the world, now affords
excellent skating at Gilmore's lGarden. The
attendance ts fair. including experts.
Twelve members OF the elite skating circles
of New York will participate in n ten m lie r ace
at the Capitoline Rink. Brooklyn, this after
noon.
Cnres won In tho inter.S State skating match
at Central Park yesterday. Ten rinks were In
full play. but the slushing Ice interfered with
the sport
At the trial Of Abraham Pearlstein FIR arson
one Witness testified that the fire. broke out IN
Joaeph Levys room five minutes after Pearl
stein left; and another that after the flre Pearl
stein rejoined Levy.
Ashblrton Webster. the grandson. and Hast
descendant OF Daniel Webster died here yes
terday Of CONSUMPTION.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
Naval Changes.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The following are the
changes made In the navy:
ommnnder X. w. Meade. to the command Of
the Vandalia. on the twenty eighth instant
Paymaster John MacMahon, to the Vandalia
twenty eighth instant; Commander Henry B.
Robson, from the command Of the vandalia.
twenty-eighth instant. and placed on waiting
orders: Lieutenant Commander Geo. Il. Wilde.
from the navy yard. Boston. on the twenty
seventh instant. and ordered to the vandalta.
twenty-eighth instant; Lieutenant Commander
eighth Instant. and placed on waiting orders ;
Lieutenant Edward 4. Strong. from the Van.
dalia. twenty-eighth Instant. and placed on
the Naval Observatory. and ordered to the Van
dalia. twenty eighth instant; Master VIM. H.
Behui1e. from the Michigan. and ordered to
the Powhatan; Lieutenant Bloomfield Nell
vaine. from the Marion. and placed on the sick
Leave; Passed Assistant Paymaster J. p. Loom
is, from the Vandalia. and ordered to settle ac-
counts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
Eries Monster ElevatOr-The Valuation
Of Dutlablo (iOUds.

New YonK Jan. 23.-The New York and Lake
Erie Railroad Company have consum mated
their plans for constructing monster elevator
In yersey. City. within the next thirty days. The
contract for the work will be given out. The
new structure will have frontage OF 90 feet on
North river. and will be 30G feet In length and
lse feot ia height. Its cost will be In the neigh
borhood Of 100000. and ts total capacity for the
storage OF grain will be 1900 900 buahes. The
building Will be made as nearly flreproof as
possible, and will be one OF the lsrgest In the
United Sta'es. The pier on which 1t will be
built Is 1900 feet In length and 1906 feet In width
The elevator will be bo:dered on the north side
by long and deep canal. with sufficient width
10 admit the free passage OF the largest ocean
steamships.
At a special meeting OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. held this evening. for the purpose OF
taking action upon the report OF the com mittee
on revenue reform on the substitution Of home
market valuation for the present methods Of
determining the dutiable value OF imported
merchandise. Jackson &. Schultz. chairman OF
the committee. submitted long ana exhaustive
address, covering about the same grounds as
The previous gentlemen who have addressed
the Chamber on the same subject.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
FOREIGN NEWS.
BISMARCK PRoFFEms A COMPROMISE
ON MS PARLIAMENTARY
GAG Law.

Russia Not Disposed TO Withdraw Her
Troops from Eastern nRoumelia-severe
weather In Europe - Trade Grewing
worse.
JoNDoN, Jan. 23.-It is now said that while
Prince Bismarck will NOT abandon his pariia-
mentary gag law, 80 far ~ 1t relates to the
Reiebsiag, he will agtoe that the Pfussian Diet
and the local assemblies OF the other States
shall be left in the enjoyment OF free speech.
This so.called concession, however, Is not re-
ceivef with much favor, and 1t III thought that
the Chancellor will not be able to secure the
passage Of the proposed law.
In view OF the fact that the powers have not
been able TO agree on An arraDgement for the
occupation of Eastern Boumella after the with
drawal OF the Russian army. ia compliance
with the terms OF the treaty Of Berlin. II ls
thought that the Gar will not withdraw his
troops at the date named Ia the treaty. but will
continue to occupy the territory indefinitely.
The her throughout Europe continues
70 be unusually severe. and there Is much suf-
fering
. he state Of trade In no quarter shows any
Improvement Where there Is any change Mt
all II Is for the worse.
Private advices received here from Rome pre-
diet the no distant downfall OF tho Depretis
IN msnistry and q general election.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
HUNTING THE CHEYENNEs.
Only Nine Wounded Indians Left--An the
Others Dead.

FoRT ROBINSON Neb.. Jan. 23-Col. Evans
pursued and captured the Cheyennes on Tues
day. and while riding at the head Of his COM
mand. companies B and d. Third Cavalry had
his horse shot from under him. The I1dlans
made for. the prairie In the direction OF Chal-
dron creek. hoping to reach their old rifle pits
where they held the troops at bay last October.
They were discovered by Capt. 'Wesseis. who
pursued them with companies A. E. 2 and Il,
Third Cavalry. riding all night. Yesterday
forenoon they discovered the fuRitives on
a small creek making rifle-pits. Capt. Wes-
sells gave the order to charge. he riding
at the head OF the column. As the troops
got within fifty yards Of the savages. the latter
ouened IRE with deadly effect. killing Sergeant
Taggat Forer Brown and Private Nelson. Com
pany =. Third Cavalry and wounding Sergeant
Ambrose. Of Company y. and the Indian scout.
Women'S Dress. who voluntarily accompanied
Vessels command. Capt. Vessels was also
wounded. but SO slightly as not to prevent him
from taking part In the fire. gallantly riding at
the head of the first column cheering his men
forward In the face of q CALLING fire from the
savages. He was soon In their midst. killing
and capturing nearly the entire party. Nine
Cheyennes, all wounded. were captured. the re-
mainder. twenty-three In number, being killed.
Seventeen are still unaccounted for. 1t is sup
posed that some have died from their wounds.
The others have escaped. The soldiers are in
completed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
A WORD TO THE SENATE.
To the Editor OF the Democrat:

To the Editor OF the Democrat:
Suppose we admit that the Lottery Com
pany has contract beyond repeal by the
body that legslated 1t into existence, why
should company not be chartered for
sporting" generally including faro. bunko
etc2 The grantees will agree to stop all par
ties from gambling but themselves. We
shall save the expense Of police for such pur-
poses, besides ''localizing and minimising'
what some consider an evil. "Irrepressible
evils are the proper sources Of public rev
enue;" 80, not long ago, said one Of our best
writer's. ! have no doubt the leading spor ts-
men would pay, either for charity or for the
use OF our government, at least 100000 per
annum for such charter.
Why should we not charter a company to
keep grand and sumptuous drinking house,
and stipulate that the grantees shall pay
$780, Into the State treasury? In this way
we could avoid ever defaultIng In the matter
OF the Judges and other officials salaries, be-
sides "localiZing and minimfsing the evil. +"
Are not "irrepressible evils the proper sources
OF public reveDueY All the little sinks OF
iniquity would be suppressed; police force
would be saved, and one Of our most cherished
habits would receive State sanction and be
elevated into respectability.
And why not charter one great institution
TO carry on more respectfully the SOCIAL
grand temple Of Venus would doubtless give
$25O,0O0 per Gnnnm, and suppress all little
temples. The present State House or the
Exposition Building could be utilized, and
the Fair Grounds mansion could be used as q
branch. The said so-called evil could thus be
localized and minimised" and made q proper
source OF public revenue, etc.
IhlevinR and burglary might likewise fas
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
lSabine Southron.l

We concur fully with the editor OF the Vim
dicdtor in sustaining the noble and patriotic
course OF the New Orleans DEMOCRAT in its
defence OF the cause OF Democracy, and appeal
to the people to rally to its support. It has
certainly merited the patronage Of all true
friends OF reform OF the abuses which have
ruined and prostrated the interests and pros
perity OF Louisiana. We are largely in
debted to the bold and independent position
which they have taken In behalf OF the cause
of Democracy for our present success, and
which has provoked so much yirulence and
persecution by the opposition at the present
time to this excellent Journal. Therefore we
say to the people, sustain your State paper,
the champion of the people and the death
knell OF tyranny and Radicalism.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24

replying To the speech made BY Mr.. Bragg yes
t.ssruay Ihs hspubcansa y do,as, doods ZEE
notion taD, SD ss sens iste
mittee Of the whole 20 consider the speclal order
there were. on a riainR vote. IS yeas and 100
nays. The Republi?ans and few Democrats
The yeas and nays. were then ordered. As
The roll cali progressed. and II was evident that
and the motion. the Democrats who had voted
mo" changed TO ave" and the motion was
agreed q. end the House went Into committee
q ME- aPe Ms@is Ts" 81 New York from the Committee
on Appropriations. reported the army appro-
priatlon bill, and gave notice that he would call
,l L W pas as & s2on as tee postoffice appropriation
1.-THE, The sEeaksr appcinted Messrs. Fparks Of
lpqgiana 70 confer on the Indian appropriation
Mr, Coz. Of New York. introduced q. bill to
segnSss req tS. - petwesan the United States
The House at t:a0 took recess until 1880 ..
Carlisle Of Kentucky. presiding as Speaker pro
The session tonight was ordered for the con-
OH II reaye o tbs ts p9st IT
mall N after. Il was agreed that general debate
should run for one hour. and that then thu bill
ions Of the bin were explained by MI. Waddeii,
Of North. Carolina. The bill was discussed
tboronehly and then the sections were taken up
and discussed.
made On ss WadGs ssa hat ois tss
was a matter that was approved OF BY every
Z ns u wss snred By The
considered by the Postofflce COMMITTEES. nd
POW II was apparent that It was to BE- killed by
moved aourn ana insisted sros hs M @osoa aoa
Qaughterl The motion was agreed TO. and the
House at 10: :0b adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24

along" which implied that Custer wonld
support Reno. During the fight Ia the
timber. he heard Reno say: We have got TO Qet
saw the troops mounting and running their
horses. He expected when he got ont OF The
timber TO see the men charging the Indians. but
river he heard Lieut.. vernum say For Gods
sake. men don't run. There are several killed
and wounded across tbs river. and we've got
to 20 back after them" HseiDg Reno a little
while after. witness said: THE men we're pretty
badly. demoralz ID. weren't they. Colonel z"
Reno.s reply. was: NO: when they got to the
comes Custer but it was Benton" The witness
thought there we're about rs or 100 Indians
confronting Reno whom he retreated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
THE RENO INQUIRY.
Why Reno Did Not Go to the Assistance of
Custer-The Number Of the Indians
Opposed to Him.

CHICAGO. Jan. 23.-Lieut. Varnum's testimony
In the Reno court of inquiry was completed to-
day. On the whole it is difficult to tell whether it
was favorable or unfavorable to heno; in fact
there was little in 1t of positive nature. While
Reno was In the timber engaging the Indians
the witness saw Clusters gray horse company
on the opposite side of the river. 1t was pos
sibla that Custer knew that Rano was fighting
the Indians. When Reno took stand on the
hill after the retreat heavy firing could be heard
in Clusters direction. The witness thought
there were about 1000 indians at the fight
marck, who was surgeon with Reno's command
at the battle Of Little Big Horn. June IS and 26.
doctor q gun. but the latter declined il. Custer.
in giving Reno orders to 60 forward and charge
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24

New YORK. Jan. 93.-The sixth game OF the in
ternattonal billiard tournament was played
here tn IL evening. tho contestants being Mau-
rice DAILY. OF New York. ana Thos. j. Gallagher,
OF Boston. Daily won very easily. The score at
the Anal standing was: DAILY 900, Gallagher 2o4.
The winners average was over 20. and his
highest runs SO, SO and 103; Gallagher's highest
runs were IS and 6s. This evening the hall was
again crowded. The contestants were Jacob
Schaefer and A. P. Rudolphe. After very to-
di0us game Schaeter won by q score OF 600 to
296. The winners highest runs were no. ss and
81: Rudolphe's 81, 36 and a.. The winners ave.
rage was az.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
SAN FRANCISCO.
Business Depressed - Millionaire In
TrOuble-Grain Vessels Idle
Plenty Of Rain.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 23-The wide fluctua-
lions and depression in the stock market In the
past few months have. 1t is stated financially,
embarrassed, q. j. Baldwin, the millionaire
operator, and he Is reported as Offering for sale
Of S25u. 900. ~
1t is a9thoritatiyely denied that the Central
Flood x O'Brien.
Ihe effects OF the close financial condition on
this coast ls rehe4 tied In the immense number
OF grain vessels now lying Idle.
hain set IN last night and continued steady all
night, with prospects of a prolonged storm.
This Is revlving the hopes Of those who were
beginning to get despondent at the prospect of
q drouth and short crops. The season will
probably equal the average. w.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
A Fatal Accident.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa. jan. 2s.-At Centre Point,
yesterday evening. George Davenport. while
waiting for a companion to scare the rabbit
out OF the bush when his gun slipped down
and the trigger striking the stump the con-
and cut of the top of his head. killing him in
stantly. The wound was a ghastly one, the
blood and brains being scattered around in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
A Mysterious Craft.

New YoRK. Jan. 2s.-A special from London
ports that on the sixteenth instant he saw
vessel on fire. fifty miles west of Fastnet. On
70 EenasF basd ne saw ne
and was told to keep my course or / would
burn too. was told that II I made any state
look out for myself on my next voyage out.
The movements OF the steamer were myste-
rious. She did not have the appearance of a
war vessel or merchant steamer and her decks
were crowded with men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
NecrOlOglcal.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-This morning John
Haines. aged fifty-nin years. while engaged In
lifting kettle over the stove. at his residence,
fell dead. The deceased was an old and promi-
nent eitizen OF RensinRton.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 90 Col. VIM. Boone, presi-
dent OF The Mount Vernon Cotton Mills died
very suddenly this morning, at his residence,
opposite the Cathedral. He was about forty
five years OF age. and we'll known for his many
charities. He served all through the war as
assistant aojutant general on the staff OF Gen.
Lockwood. OF the Army OF the Potomac. He
married daughter OF the late Capt. VIM. Ken
nedy. and inherited much OF his wealth.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
OUR BONDS NORTH.
disappointment Of Northern Holders OF
Louisiana DOnds-What they Ex pectod.
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat.I
New YORK. Jan. 2a.-The bill passed by the
Legislature for the relief Of the Louisiana bond
holders. as now understood here. Is disap-
pointment to Northern holders Of Louisiana
bonds. They supposed that they were to re-
ceive az per cent interest on their bonds imme.
datey and per cent interest certificates re-
ceivabls for taxes. which they could sell ut very
nearly par: but there now seems to be no GER
tainty Of their getting even Q per cent In cash
The disappointment felt here is shown by the
decline to-day in bonds from sixty-ave to
sixty -four. q.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
Collision In Canada

ST. ANsELME. Quebec, Jan. pa collision
road. near this sta ion. at noon to- day.
between passenger train and an en-
gine that was opening the road. The sec
ond-class Car on the passenger ira
was telescoped By the platform car, and one
p 49, engar named ]. b. Lafl 4mm as Instantly
killed. DR.. Morrissete of st. Pedipe had his
leg cut of. and another passenger was badly
hurt. One engine was badly wrecked.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
Arrests In Cada0.
lShrayaport Timas.l

Mr.. Chas. Dewing, deputy United States
marshal, arrived from New Orleans by yes
terday's morning train. We learn ne mas mas
city and parish indicted by the United states
grand jury, which he will probably Degin
serving to-day or tomorrow.
We are unable to learn the names OF those
indicted, but understand the warrangs lssued
election. Some OF the prisoners will probably
leave for New Orleans tomorrow evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
who Shall ne Prince Of Bulgaria ?

TI8royA. Jan. "a. While the name OF Prince
Alexander OF BatteDburR Is In the mouths OF
the younger and noisy members OF the Bulga-
ruler for Bulgaria. the older leaders favor
Prince Henri Of Reuss. formerly Germsn Am
bassador at ConstaDtinopie as being man OF
greater age and experience. and better fitted to
guide the Principaiity In the earliest and most
critical stages OF Its existence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
The Kid Glove Cases.

WASHINGTON. Jan. "a The Secretary OF the
Treasury has addressed communication to
the Committee on Commerce Of the senate and
the Committee on ways and Means of the
House. request ng tina. the petition to Congress
of A.. T. Stewart & Oo.. New Yotk. that an in
vestiRation pc made INTO ihe kid glove cases be
granted, and that an Investigation be made as
soon as practicable.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
The Canadian Vice. Regal Party visits the
United states.

CLIFTON, Ontario. Jan. 23-Tha yIcs-regal
party 6f sightseers crossed the river 10 the
American side Of the river this morning. The
bridge In a sleigh. returning on foot, via the
railroad bridge. II IL understood that they
VIII return TO Ottawa tomorrow by special
train.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
The Fisheries.

HALIFAX. N, s.. Jan. 23.-The following news
comes from Newfoundland by the steamship
Curlew. from Westward: We are in receipt Of
very unsatisfactory information touching the
fishery operations on the west coast. 30 far the
herring fishery has been q complete failure, and
but little more can be said Of the catches Of cod
FISH secured. A. letter from Placentia bay, dated
are both very scarce. The latter have not yet
struck in. and many OF our fishermen are con-
seQuently In state of starvation"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
PedestrIan1srrl.

BnooKLYr. N. T., Jan. "a. Holske, the pedes-
trian. who started to walk 1870 miles In f0rty-
eight hours. fell short twenty m lies OF perform
lD9 t9e task. Howard, the other pedestrian.
VINO does not hnish uotil ~ o'clock saturday
goes On the track this morning. He proposes
coyer fty miles 10 eis hteen hours. and re-
peat the walk On Friday and Saturday
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
MONTREAL.
A Panicky Feeling In the stock Market
Decline in bank stocks

MONTREAL Jan. 23.-There is panicky feel
collapse OF the largest stock brokers'
firm, but while this has contributed to the fall,
there is besides. general feeling OF dlstrust.
The Bank Of Montreal stock declined per
cent since yesterday consolidated e's and other
stocks nearly as much. The outlook is becom-
ing ALARMING
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
An Arkansas Party Of KOughs Invade \
COurt.MOuse and re Taught q Lesson.

CINcTEEATI. Jan. 23.-A special from Van
Buren. Ark. says. that u party OF Scott county
rnffians have been making things lively at the
town OF salem. One was arrested and appeared
before the magistrate yesterday for trial. He
came. accompanied by ten OF his fellows, all
heavily armed. During the trial one Of them
assaulted town official. An attempt was made
TO arrest him. when general fight ensued One
OF the Scott county men was killed and two
others wounded. when the party mounted and
fed. They were followed by the citizens and
at Dayton two more were wounded and cap
tured
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
A Parricias.

NEWARK. N. j.. Jan. 2s.--Yssterday evening
Mr.. Coleman. eyed 4s. struck his son Martin.
aged 10, ou the head for disobediepoe The son
was hot tenn pered, and stabbed his father In the
srm with penknifs. severiDg two OF the prin-
cipal arteries. The father died, leaving eight
children. The son escaped.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
How safet ra.ha wa. sent Away.

CossTANTrNoPLg, Jan. 2s.--This evening. .safet
Pasha. the new ambassador to Paris, started for
bis post 1t IL believed that hs was the central
figure IN inti igne for the overthrow Of the
ture. therefore. Is a victory for the latter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. JAN, 23.-For the Gulf States
easteriy to southerly winds, with sii0htly
warmer and partly cloudy weather, and Sta.
tionary or slowly falling barometer, The Lower
Mississippi will rise slowly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
The Failure Of yud..n,s nank.

OgDEFsBUHa. N. T.. Jan. 23.-The failure OF
Juds0n's bank created sensation here, The
dspositors from $4,000 tl0o, 600 Several town
collectors are heavy dspositors. The Impress
sion is that creditors will get about twenty five
feu urpd. -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
A Mammoth Dlsti,lery.

PEORIA. Ill >, Jan. 23.-A mammoth distillery
with capacity of 1900 bushels of eorn per day
When com hpleted it will be one of the larges
houses In the United States
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-24
The Louisiana Electoral Returns.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-The Potter committee
this morning examined Zabina Moses. private
secretary to Vice President Ferry, with refer
ence TO the receipt Of the Louisiana electoral
The only point In his testimony
was that no influence was brought to bear on
Ferry to return any Of the Louisiana certifl.
Gates. The committee then went into secret
aaaaion
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Dr. Linderman Dying,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Dr. Linderman, Direc-
tor OF the Mint, is so much worse that his ply
hicians do not think he can live ten days.