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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
TILE SULIOTE.
she TAKES FIRE WHILE LOADED
WITH aieO BALES OF COTTON.

At about $50 O'Clock yesterday morning
smoke was seen Issuing from tho main hatch
Of tho English ship Huliote. Capt. W. n.
Goodburn. lying nj the wharf head OF Terp-
siohore street. The sailors. on removing the
hatch coverings. we're greeted with volume of
smoke. followed by n large sheet Of flame. which
was foreruDner u tho unweleome news that
the element was playing havoc with tbs cargo.
The alarm was Immediately given. which not
only had tho effect Of bringing the FIRE boat
Protector and Are department. but the usual
number Of little tugs who are always on hand
when Are II discovered on shlpbosrd.
Capt doodburn. AZ soon ms he discovered the
arrival of the Protector. Informed the captains
of the different tugs that he was going TO turn
bis vessel over to Capt. Oolburn, of the Pro-
tector. and he would not allow them TO pump
any water into his ship. All tho tugs Withdrew,
Have the Belle Darlington and Maud Wllmof.
Tho captain of tho Belle Darlington informed
Capt. Goodburn that he had come to bis assist
sncs on tho ringing VI his bells Of distress, and
he intended to stay by Tho ship. The captain
informed him that he was master Of the ship
HuIote and that he could not daobev bis orders.
The captain Of the Maud Wllmot Ia said to have
gone % far "a 70 bring his hose on board the
vessel. which was thrown overheard by order
Of Capt Goodburn.
Tho captain stated that he had seen the work
OF tho Protector. and mono but tho Protector
could have his vessel.
While the dispute wins going on between the
different commanders. Capt. Coiburn bad the
matches battoned down. and ny tho time the
harangue Of tho different captains was Mt nm
end tho gaa was being pumped into the shtps
hold and her decks were rapidly cooling on
Chief O'Oonnor. Of the Fire Department. see-
Ing that tho vessel was In tho hands OF Cspt.
Colburn, would not allow tho department to go
to work. In very short time the ship was
filled with carbonie acid gas. and no fire was
to be seen. and the upper deck was cool The
cause Of the fire Ia attributed to sparks from
the chimney Of steamboat that passed up the
river at o'clock T. ursday evening The
hstches ot the vesse re- of Mt the time. and
tho spark is suppose to have been blown into
tho hold.
Capt. Colburn hns concluded to keep the
matches OF tho Suio'e hattencd down nntil tbis
morning. when they will bs removed and u
diver sent down to mako m inspection.
The Suiote wEH laden with it0o bales Of cot
ton. and was bound for Riga. Russia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
DEATH IN THE CLOTHES.
startling Scientific Yarns of Poisonous
Hats, Gloves ana stockings.
scientific American. ]

r. is not long since several cases OF arsenlcal
poisoning wers traced TO the wearing OF scar
let and blue stockings. Next came n some
what remarkable case In which the mischief
was traced to highly colored hat lining.
More recent English and German papers,
medical and other, have called attention 10
dangerous gloves. In the London Times u
writer describes the poisonous effect Of pair
Of the fashionable bronze green silk gloves
when worn by member OF his family. After
wearing them day or two the patient was
attacked with o peculiar blisterlng and swell
ing Of both hands, which increased TO such
an extent that for three weeks she was com
PEELED To carry her hands In sling. suffering
acute pain, and being, OF course, unable either
To feed or dress herself. Inquiries among the
writer'a friends discovered three other ladies'
similarly afflicted. A German medical journal
reports case OF serious poisoning by n pair
Of navy blue kids. Dress goods OF WOODEN,
silk and cotton have been found To contain
arsenic In dangerous quantities; so, also,
gentemen's underclothing, socks, hat Innings,
and the Innings Of boots and shoes. Prof.
Nichols, Of the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology, reports the examination OF a
lady's dress which contained eight grains Of
arsenic to the square foot In Troy, N. T.,
lately, the death Of n child was attributed to
arsenic sucked from q veil which had been
thrown over the child's crib to keep of files.
At this rate 1t will soon become necessary to
test for arsenic all goods purchased before
venturing to wear them, or else the label
Warranted to contain no poisonous dye"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
Har CapiaaI Increases.

Coming over the Massachusetts repM
from the Bureau OF StatItics, giving vaT
solid proof that 1 per cent year In all tal
capital increases In It's herdings, that ts
actual aggregate profit u all the busins
conducted In q great commonwealth 10 onlJI
per cent per annum, and that the 900 yeafsa
Massachusetts, since the day when the art
corners landed with their bare hands, haye01J
produced 5000 900 600 OF boarded wealth, y
strike finally against the equation given II
the statistician," SAYS the Boston AdDeytisf,
Though not In alRebraic terms The Far
earnings Of two average years equal ~
boarded or accumulated capital Of two cefss
rles. There must be an enormous Wasszg
somewhere"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

The political battle terminated with tis
between Senator Hill, of Georgia, end Ne
Blaine. and ended In tho com plete dlse6r.
future Of tbs latter. The main point 81 ~
pute was In regard 10 the revolutionary bnr.
poses of the Democracy in lnanlrlnp mt
Hayes title. Mr.. Blaine maintained tbat tbs
whole attitude NJ the majority In the Hons
had been revolutionary, aud that the eraanss
~ the Potter COMMITTEES meant Tgv0litls
Mr.. Uill inquired II he tBlaiHe) would ~
that the creation ri u committee VI investgs.
ton by either II Duse Of Congress was reyda.
tiouarv. Blaine evaded, and after dilatinz
upon the evils Of Democracy generally M
about tn minutes, asked Mr. Hill n liz
creation of the Potter COMMITTEES vas III
proper way to proceed in order 10 get Ia
presidential question before the Stiprena
Court. Mr.. Hill, by dint Of perseverance,
Choked Blaine Off long enough to repeat 1ss
question, and once more the only reply h
got was a repetition Of the question BaIus
had put. "Npw," inttfposed Mr.. HILL aTH
make u bargain with the Senator. II he VIII
answer my question, which was put first, III
give him u full and candid answer 10 hs
question: and again the Maine Senator va
asked II it was revolutionary for either H0uS
10 create COMMITTEES Of Investigation. The
dodging continued amid n roar Of laughta
from all parts Of the chamber, and driven b
desperation, Mr.. Blaine said ''the Potter com
mttee was revolutionary In It's aim" Thea
did you mean revolution when you created
the Teller committee7'' asked Mr.. HM
Don't be childish, petulsntly replied Nh.
Blaine, losing his temper for once In detat
He quickly added, "No. don't mean revoa.
tion. but meant tn find out the rascalltles q
your revolutionary bulldoztrs Ia the South
"And we meant to find out the frauds u
which you stole the presidency" retorted III
Hill, and the applause that greeted him b
spite of frequent admonitlOns from Mr..
munds lin the chair spoke the victory hehs
won over the distinguished gentlernaa. the
M aiun Ms
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
ADIEU TO THE LOTTERY.

At noon yesterday the booming OF cannon at
traeted the curious AZ the head OF Canal street.
Those who haetened to the spot found there a
detachment OF the Fifth Company Orleans Ar
tillery. Capt. A. Sambola commanding. The
squad was firing a salute Of fifty guns In honor
OF the signing Of the net repeallng the lottery
charter. Sergeant Il. r. Boehler commanded
tho detachment. which did exceedingly fast
iNng Twenty five shots In Fix and half min
utes). Tho detachment was posed IA fol
lows: Sergeant Il. II. Boehler In command Cor
pora a. Ferrar; No. l. A. Donnersfeider; No 2.
August Bt.ngel: No 3. ii. Fliegel: No. 4, A.
Boyer; No 8. Andrew Scara: No. 0. q. Lacost;
No. 7. II. Goth.
This liz the same detachment which fred the
eniutes at the head Of Canal street and then at
Carrollton TO greet the triumphant deliverance
OF the Natchitoches prisoners.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

The editor Of the Lynchburg Vlyofaa
while ON a recent visit to Washington G5
recognized in the private secretary Of Selz'
tor Bruce, Mlssi5slppi's oolored repressrx
tive. man who was twenty years ago ~
tor Of one Of the most influential churches =
Lynchburg, and who was greatly esteenh
for his brilliant talents. When the war ea1l
on he resigned his pastorate, and became
colonel In the Confederate army. Aftsf 2
close OF the war he became violent kafgs
politician. and sounded all the depths 81 y5E
teal infamy. He now acts as the pfiN,,
secretary OF the Senator, and the coio5a
man, who WAS once barber, is Justly y
spected, while his servant, the once brillisp
preacher, Is universally regarded with or
tempt. Such ID life.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
Ing HALL, PARLOR and TOILET-ROOx
penth ward. One Of them was brought ~,

teenth ward. One Of them was brought ~,
letter carrier now In office. and psrsonsg.IsI
Mr.. Motifs. Witness knew Motta MA y
rested the repeater. The wItness 5n y.
Philip Madden. deputy marshal
was one of the worst men In phA,s..
delphia. violent and dangerous. He has IL H.
out Of prison about eight months for h WI
way robbery. Andrew Lamvils Ia fn.E
tive from justice, Dan Reddng il q bad W
dangerous character, and has been tried ~ =
murder; George Cornelius is u bad rsnat y
ton. Michael Slater Is q notorious repeats
cOlDred, and has been arrested; Henry MI
(colOred) has n bad reputation. Eodnsv,
Springfield was tried for murder and aenuI K
ted. All these msn were deputy marshall i
the knowledge Uf the detective. He Ky
mentioned several other parties Of bad rem.
tntion.
The COMMITTEES adjourned until 30 tonps.
row morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
THE LOTTERY FIGHT.

Yesterday the attorneys of the Lottery Com
pany were consulting as to the best way OF
fighting the bill repeating the charter of the
Lou. siana State Lottery Company. They asked
the opinions OF several lawyers and court Off
GERS as to whether 1t would be more advisable
to apply for an I'M anc ion In the United States
or district courts. An Injunction. it is under.
stood will be asked for preventing the enforce
ment OF the law. on the grounds that the act Is
unconstitutional. i'm pairs the obligation OF con
tracts and depl ives the company OF vested and
inalienable rights.
Alter some time spent In consultation, 1t was
agreed to file an Injunction in the district
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

The Board of Police Commissioners met Inst
night at tho Central Station; Mayor !. W. Tat
ton In the chair and n quorum OF tho commits
sioners present
Patroman n. Fortler, for absentInR himself
from his beat without permission. wns fined
ono days pay.
Bupernumsrnry J. Bayhl. for neglect OF duty,
wes fined two days pay.
Patfolman WIN. Malsh. for failing to report
for duty, was Hned one days pny.
Patrolman j. w, steele, for falling to answer
tho sergsnnt's call and when found was sitting
down and Sleeping on his beat. was fined Eve
days pay.
fatrolman H. Hamilton, for using dIsrespact-
full language to his superior officer. also With
being under the in6uence Of liquor while on
duty, WINS f1ned five days pay,
Patrolmen O. Penuel and w. bonergHn. for
refusing to play the part OF soldiers and march
to tho staton were nned three days cay zach.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

hearing yesterday. and was argued Mt some
length by the counsel on both sides. The de-
Tense maintained that under the act Of ineorpor-
alton. the trustees had right. not dvertible. to
il1uldate tho affairs Of the institution, and. on
the other hand. the plaintiff claimed that The
board OF trustees was defunct body, incapable
o. acting in any manner. II had dwindlod
If the institution IL required eight to make
quorum and do business. Under the charter
OIL vacancies. and tho seven ~ II remaining WINS
not quorum, and had no power TO increase
ita plumber or do any other act.
The case was submitted 10, and was taken
under advisemant by. the court
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
The Wallace C0mmittee Discover some
CrOOkedness In Philadelphia
Elections.

PHILADELPHIA, March 28.-The sub-oom-
mittee Of the Wallace CTeller) investigating
com mttee Of the United States Senate, con-
sisting Of Senator Wallace, OF Pennsylvania;
Garland, Of Arkansas; Mcdonald, Of Indiana; ,
Hoar, OF Massachusetts, and Cameron, Of
Wisconsin, took rooms at the Girard House
In this city last night, and this morning COM
menced an examination OF witnesses. The
Senators meet 10 room No. a., the old head
quarters Of the Harrisburg committees and
the caucus nominating delegations, and at an
early hour quite number OF witnesses had
collected.
The first witness exam lined was r. G.
Howell, OF the second division, twentieth
ward. He testified that Deputy Marshal
Chas. Oliphant was drunk on election day
and insulted every Democrat that came to
the polls to vote. His testimony was corro-
borated by other witnesses, who also testified
that Oliphant used every means to drive
away Democratic voters.
John Trainer, OF the twenty-nlnth ward,
testified that Tho5. Herr, United States mar
shall In his ward, had bad reputation; that
he arrested man for trying TO vote, notwith-
standing parties were ready to vouch for
him.
Arthur Vance, OF the fifth ward, United
States marshal, was also charged with in
timidattng voters.
The testimony to-day was given principally
by ward politicians noted for their past work
dnrinp elections Very little interest Ia taken
In the investigation by the general public.
The afternoon session began at o'clock
The object of the session was to show that
the deputy marshals appointed were not OF
good character, and that there was illegal
voting.
James Morris, John Hughes and John
Brown swore that Deputy Marshal Same
was drunk all day. Nine or ten persons not
on the list voted, but they did not know per-
sonally If they were illegal voters. Some
forty or fifty Democrats were challenged
The Democrats were afraid to vote for fear Of
being arrested.
Patrick Shirley and Geo. Thompson testi
fed that Deputy Marshal Jas Brown was ar.
rested in 1872 for illegal voting. The clerk Of
the United States Court produced his record
and showed that Brown was convicted and
sentenced on December II, 1872. A number Of
witnesses testified as to intimidation and
their arrest by deputy marshals, and the re-
Turn OF tnelr Doll tax receipts without trlaL.
Detective Chas Miller, of the district at
torney's Office, swore that a gang OF repeaters
visited the seventeenth division OF the nine
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
THE LOUISIANA PiELB ARTILLERY
INSPECTION.

Tho companies composing tho Louisiana
Field Artillery were mustered and inspected
yesterday evening ut the Mechanics Institute
by Con, Behan.
The companies showed strong, numerous
and we'll drilled complement OF men. whose
appearance and manmuvres were commented
upon favorably by Gen. Behan and tho friends
of the regiment who wore present. The regi-
ment comprises four companies. M follows:
Company A-Oapt. ]. N. AuRustin. ~ men.
Company B-Capt ]. j, Edwards. 90 men.
Company C-Capt. J, M. Fortier. so mon.
Company D-Capt. T. Turner. 40 men.
STAFF OFFICERS.
Colonel. John Glynn Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel. Gustave LeGardeur.
Major. Leonce Bouny.
Major Of Ordnance. j. ID. Scott.
Quartermaster. Henry Denegre.
Surgeon. Warren Stone.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

new feature In club life has been introduced
here, and one which gives promise Of becoming
most popular. and that Is what might be called
the homo style. The new organization Just
formed at the spacous mansion at the corner
OF 81. Mary aud Coliseum. has already assn N ed
proportions which will create In the Fourth
District quito a sensation. Owing to the many
objects OF art exhibited we defer critical notice
Of the new Coliseum Club until Sunday morn
Ing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
The HrigadiepB.
tst. Louis Republican

IEIs -.
Republican papers are trying TO make ~
tai out Of the fact that there are ninekA
Democratic Senators In the Federal SehM
who were In the Confederate army, but ~
are senslbly silent over the fact that OIL
four OF the Republican Senators were N -
Union army. Two OF the four are Logss
and Kellogg, OF whom there Is certainiy Y
occasion to brag. This Is a pretty fair 80 80
cation that with all It's talk the Rspuoaes
party does not choose ex-Union soldiers Va
ita Leaders,.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

Tho lust matinee Il Haverlys Minstrels will
taxa place to-day Mt noon. II there IL anything
that the children will enjoy. the burles1us cir
Gus and menRgerio exhibition which closes tbs
eniertainment is that thing. Haverly's Troupe
close their engagement on SUNDAY night They
will be followed by tho Golyle Opera Burlesdue
Company. WHO open their engagement with
Tho Babes In the Wood"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
THE MARKET REVENUES.
The Lake and Park RaiIraad-Thc Yacht
ARrOOr Bridge.


Sealed proposals for the market revenues for
the months of April. May and June were
opened at the City Hall yesterday but all were
rejected. The aggregate OF the highest bidder
was sss.s4s 30. no bid however being included
for the Fruit and Vegetable Markets. These
two markets had brought for the month of
March $3.50, but at the last auction sale the
highest bid for the same markets was only
s2s2s. The Council. ut special meeting held
yesterday. after rejecting all the bids. author
lied the Administrators of Commerce to appoint
the necessary collectors 10 collect the n venues
OF the markets. These collectors ara % furnish
bond and report daily tc Administrator Sehan.
and mt the same time turn over the amount OF
their collections to the Administrator OF
Finance.
THE LAKE AND PARK RAILROAD.
The request Of Mr.. schwartz, the present
proprietor OF the Lake and Park Railroad. 70 be
given even facilities with the New Orleans City
Railroad Company by extending the tracks OF
the Lake and Park Railroad into Canal street
Is receiving the earnest consideration OF me
members OF the city Admini stration. IL II pro-
bable that according TO the facilities that may
be lent by the eityl Mr.. Schwartz will complete
the road from Spanish Fort TO Milneburg. aud
put BienNtlle street in thorough repair
THE HARBoR BRIDGE.
Mr. Dormey has made an additional offer TO
the city concerning the construction OF the
yacht harbor bridge at the New Lake End. He
proposes to do the work for 5000 instead Of $500.
the figure contained in his bid made last week.
The proposition was accepted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

ICIncinnati Commercial, Kep.I
The colored hive continues TO swarm. In
Indianapolis journal says: THE colofe1 vv
pie make grave mistake In going TO hanssss.
ed here" There is strong probability -
a one-horse wagon, without any bed Or " X.
MIN gears" would hold all the people ID =
diana who indorse that invitation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
I'm weary OF the food eat. Try SHADING 90
struck With n Bottle.

On the eighteenth OF March. at house on
Jackson street. between Howard and Freret. q
colored woman named Eliza Emmerson. while
having a dispute with Amos Pierre. was struck
over the head with broken glass bottle. The
yesterday, as the wound appear cd to be OF very
light nature but yesterday. as the wounded
woman showed signs OF lockjaw. the facts OF
the case were furnished the police and they are
now hunting the accused
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

Lord Chelmsford has said he had ~ Nh z z
what difficult country Zululand was ~ IN, =
got into it. It look indeed, like miniasM.isx
Afehanistan. All along the west side O ~
narrow AmatOnga plain rises steep riog ssrs
mountains u from 5000 10 1000 feet, stnAL.ss
gradually liz the west To a rough and DEosSsee
fable land OF about 1000 feet, which ID go
bounded toward Transvaal by another raass
Of from 5000 to 1000 feet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
THE LAKE AND PARK RAILROAD.
PORFEGTEU.

BY Judgment taken In default. the United
States Circuit Court yesterday declared the
tobacco mandatory of F. b. Flores forfeited to
the United States government The factory was
seized some tine ago for violation of the inter-
facture of tobacco
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

- lotion 81 me district attorney noue pro-
seQat was entered in the case of Mr. Tboros
Earrar, Jr.. one OF the rent,sma, fro,,, ra--
rnarged with political offenses. Several dennas
r. snmmn nass started ior the parish of Tensss
r~nflsman ' Witnesses ~ the other accused
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

Victor Hugo's seventy-eighth birthday was
recently celebrated by dinner, to which he
was accompanied by his little grandson and
granddaughter. Georges and Jeanne He
was deeply moved and said in response to
me more than / should be honored. but you
do not love me otherwise than | should be
loved"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
MORE SOUTHERN BANK CASES.
suspcnsive Appeal Granted from Judge
WOMHtnn,s LuAKmemt

Suits against the Southern Bank directors are
being flied every day In the district courts.
Yesterday In the Third District Court. q. q.
Williams and II 4. Mcguire sued the directors
Of the bank for deposits due petitioners by the
bank at the time Of suspension, Williams
claims $500 currency and Mcclure $500 In gold
In the Fourth District Court the Southern
Bank directors are sued by the parties whose
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

courts IN order that the suit may come up be.
fore the Supreme Court next term tnen Y
1llbusterinu. after which the case will ne ~.
pealed on a writ Of error to the bupreme oon,I
of the United States. The object OF thls Ihoae
of procedure II Ia said, Ia to insure The post
ponement Of the bill until the next Legislature
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
The Penalty Of Joking I'm Texas.
Fisherman (Texasj CourierI

fisherman tIeX9Sl ConflefS ~.
Luke Edmondson, hardware mercnaa a = =
Sherman, was ioked on tender suDlcess ~ y
j. p. Douglass, postmaster. When tne IN IN
saw EdmondsoD get mad be Apologize, lsass5
him it was only joke. However, Ea illssss
SOD procured shotgun and deliberately s'''
Douglass brains out.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
IL ever I cease to love. What2 ShadInes.

We are informed by Mr.. R. w. Simmons.
president Of the New Louisiana Jockey Club.
that an open air concert will be given at the
Jockey Clubhouse next Saturday. to commence
at 8 O'Clock .. m. and to last until o'clock.
Members can bring their families and lady
friends, and also children.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
A RUNWAY.

AT O'Clock last evening. q pair Of horses ut
Tackled to carriage driven by one John
Malonev. while standing In front Of the Ac de-
my of Music took fright and ran away. The
driyerjwns preclptated TO the street and severely
wounded He was conveyed to his homo by
Ia frinnIa