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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

In the poor house Of Saginaw county,
Mich, there was an old man aho for many
years had been an employe Of the Hudson
Bay Company. Alone and friendless, he
wretched existence, but life, when 1t was
least wanted, would not depart He grew to-
be 102 years OF age, and then committed sui
eide In pigsty at the alms-honse.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
SPAIN.

M.np,n nac ot-In the Senate day The de-
bate 81 fhe abolition hin was continued. and All
the clauses ~ far rs article were adaptea.
Is considered probable that the olli VIII re
adopted in IT'S enttrefv. hi,1
IArtB-The Senate to-day approved tae oiti
for the abolition Of slavery IN Cuba IA a1, me
Chamaer ot Deputies thA eil was Ftaa .e . -.
time .nd i committee was appointed to report
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

Belfast, Me-, can boast OF boy OF nine Egho
a year or so ago pushed little girl into
bonfire and caused her death. Subsequently
he caused the death OF his own father by the
simple process OF tying q string y4cross g..
Tell. He died. This precocious ehlld would
make an excellent playmate for Jesse Pom
prOy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
A Very Bad Boy.

Yesterday boy named Edward Corcoran
James streets. shot a boy named Fred W1ntz In
the left hip and severely wounded him. The
father of the wounded boy did not desire tht
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
CONTRACT COMPLETED.

Tho ironwork on tho third floor Of the Gus
tom House eontrnated for with Mr.. Psier II.
Rnstbn hna boon com plotted md approved mud
WHs settled for yntisrflhy Tho contract price
WnA ROmnth ing over a500D.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
Another Fire.

At 1890 O'Clock last night a ire broke out in
the roof of the house No. BAL Carondelst street.
occupied by Mrs. Waugh. aud damaged IT to the
works.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
A VISIT.

Col. Prentlss Ingraham manager OF the Buf-
falo Bill Combination. last night presented Ia
the DEMOCRAT Office Great Boar and White
Eagle. two Pawnee chiefs who are travelling
with tho company. The warriors appeared IN
the uniform which they wear on tho plains, and
were quite impressive In appearances.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
HOW A MUrINY WAS QuELLED.
A CNtfRn suit.

New York. Dec. 24-Tae suit of Charles Nc.
Gov, of MAJ yiand against j. d Lamar. of this
city for the recovery OF $23Sl4 IS. the value OF
24a bales Of cotton, which was held for him by
the defendant and seized by the government,
after several trials In various courts was called
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25


iIn wsa n shout. thick sal man with dyapop
10 aldo whlehnra lila pait ena about ma lively
thpl If Rinh rnr hnrso. md hia hat was
covered with erpaa aunta. IIa ami lni lawly
tntotea elttpilai ,"rma 9f Tho sand Fiat '9tnhe
fau0, took anat and a"li inat dropped In,
Mt, Editor, ie eco II "
I am va.y huar ~ preHant. call In IL. NOR
row " rnuinl the aiIt"t.
Never pni nn TIL to morrow what can J.
iona tnslay. "a an old 'ima motto, whInh !
nlwaya wonr In my hat. Would ynu Ilk o 10 look
ineiia nf my hM T.
" ~ haven't limo to talk 10 rou. air" said tho
nitfnr again,
know who am. may he tho head If n CON
van,Inu coming io infotm ron of yonr unmlna
tion for Congrnas, ST ! may la nhahhv old
mfaer who haa Eeoeted you aa hia har To n
latg. ratat
will YOU lonvn al, g.
.'you 4. eiul ga mpd In tha, a'ylo. didn't
come hnrn trtnll yon that have lang been n
fonHor ~ your valuable pnnnt.
Who arn you anyhow asked tho editor.
inauiuH tn ha feet
Walt I'll toll you who nm I'm tho nvoIyar
Of il pniaut til nud hnyn boon having varses
written nn II Witch an going IT, inenrt IN Tho
paprra at ndyartiniug ratoH THO yNtsea nte
nnatiy Of huS1lc turn, For fnaan"e.
.If ven wnua fool nu liv,vns
.Iunn'a aun kianni nff ttiiiu.
lla not nu hour without a huE
or ! NiRRufIiu'a rtlla.
.Hnrai Ia another
Thou who ifn aoronolyh urHaat
II hnu bur aped nto With iIa
l'nrrhpanJ } Magn1n'a pills.
Ent aaln hr every druggist.
Now, tlnn. ltvn eot ono moro: ,hia Is rog
ulsr Old r"pp"r plnt"d pns'oini
If you'd Il ana rnv hs tho dnwr phloH,
Whirh tho Enrhen with nortnm" filla.
O t.uFnhnna ! MaHufflna - pills
They - wonty ilve tfnnta u hpE
''Nnry ntcn" said Tho editor. In tones which
nhnw wnl TINT he WINS roua"i0ua IF 'hn fncl that
I,n had mnda 4 and nrrnr. mud Int no yet might
20 III" v"taaa % pnhtigh In hia rRn"t.
&Nen. know, bat they are trn niAn Tor tho
Endk afnup ! going Ia giya about f40oh
l,nr tnitr hul new won't You not polite
enough only nIvnrtian with palita mon. III
90 aud hnvo thtna varnee pnint 4 OH tho fnnnne,
t.gat !, what I, do Fauaa npnno cpsta nothing.
nta hn mntiu mainetie nStt,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
GERM Any.

IosneN. Dec. "a. dtepateh 10 The ndsli
Aesrs from Rerltn aayrs Prince RiHmarrk has
postponed his visit here In conaeln"n NJ of 4
seNnto attack cf rheumatism.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

damanaing the reaumntinn pf conferences re-
Hnliing the frontier question.
The fntta haa granted t.non onn ninatrea for
The relief of leRiitnia persona II CONSTANT.
nnpla during tla winter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Fire at Carleton College il Northfold,
Mimi, Loss $4,000.

M.
nj. fAuti Dec. ~ n hrn ~ 'atlelmn ,nollmsn;
NJ No thI'eld yoiGiday. hnaiT"yNh Niulh iall
AMI INC main hatiulnE, VIII h,'tt ~ IN ,ln Ven
tenta. ihralllnE NV ~ us" '',,'NS - tt't Htuu'n"
oil'n,, !, - sno l,,',I ,t,,,n, ,,,i,i ,n,n
nnniaa
AMOR ny ms nRnrnrR-lN.tAw
r., 49, =, r,,nL uai-ht wna ,vnylnld
1Ain'; ,",i',', ,,'~ l., p,inali .n'n
@ la ~, H. ~. ~ I,, iI,r witnor l., n,
~, ~ M ,nrI M ,har.ol III, i tbr n,itrirr
''ss' = = 's'''' :
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ti " ~. ~, ,,4,,,, M mnnn n Sharinn
NJ ~ ;,1 a,, II MN. Ir"nnnn n nmpll4f fnr
@ ~" w. ,, ~, ist,rin,Is "fHr
",,t{,,ts r'in tar fnrty I'M rIfnntrs IN witch
W tif = t,,t' III m ,,,, u,rt fr,itlv ia,,srntrI
III. thn J,,,,3 ta.th Tho blnndhanni tul his
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

tatan Into custody. subsequently CORPORA
baraF asnertainoa that Unrnpran had freu nj
twn, thet hnrs, lie went tn take him iun ntia-
tudr. but Mrs, unraotau daHiinai t. sufrsnd dar
him. An affidavit will he made against him
to- hy
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

Everybody ought 10 know that the place 70
buy the very latest newspapers and periodicals
IL al staubs news emporium. At Go'dthwaites
corner Of Canal street and Exchange Alley.
staub Is indefatigabls as q news vendor: ana
can always be relied upon TO have Inc latest pa
pers from ali quarters Of the globe,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

of the committee Is clearly a Grant victory.
Keogh is on bad terms PEI sonalIy with Sher-
man, and does not speak to him. He Ia for o
ticket made up Of Grant. and Judge Settle. os
North Carolina, as seV md.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
Movements ot gen. Grant.

NEW NoRk nt1. 49, Gen. Grant and Fred
a ant and wife = &nnt several hours with rcla-
itvas III jersey Gity to-day. and returned TO
phiIadrfphiA.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
ENELANp.

lrvsE,,al, Dee. ~ Tho Cotton Exchange
will ct ~ "a. night urti Monday next i will
! also he eluard january !.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
Small Fire.

At half past o'clock yesterday fro broke
ont In tho roof Of the frAm house No All Ram
part street and damaged it to tho amount OF
So The property IS owned by Mrs. Henaud.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
sale Of s.as stock.

Nrw YnNk. Dec a4-Flfty shares of Manhat-
tan GasIiEht Company sold ~ auction Today NJ
81 SS : 4inst ST 435, last sale.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

NEw YoRk Dec N-peiestrian match. II
O'clock to-day Hart 1856. Taher ~ miles.
A GRAND FRUIT RIsrLAY.- Maeheeas largo
fruit stand corner Canal and Camp street is
out In a gala dress and presents very pleasing
sight This champion fruit dealer has. II Is
true, a tremendous assortment If foreign and
domestic fruits candies. etc. but the low price
al which he Is selling everything attracts the
crowd. and we predict lively time for Maeheca
10 keep supplied sufficiently 70 meet the de-
mand upon him. Ia addition to fruits hacheca
il in receipt Of a large consignment of fresh
and Diump turkeys. pigs. sausaReS nne west
am beef and any quantity of the erlspest celery
N ma pAulia over.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
TURKEY.

CossrsSrfNorLE Dec, a4.-The Greek od1ha, ~.
sry commissioners have sent note TO the torts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25
Another Case of saving.
Rown ln Maine.

That Sherman boom appears TO havcbeen
sawed In two.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

te tav ~ the Ifntad ~ ataa tiltnult court. Tho
tlaFnnhauta illati an anawor. which ia u general
denial nf the aim
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

tChnaRo Timea Ind
Who're was Jim Blaine when the light vent
out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

CAIRo Doc "a Frank iIaigh waylaid
ana shot on Monday morning III FnlHski coun-
~. Hts hrother-in- law. il"niy wilson. ~ In
Iail nj Mound City, charged with tho murder
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
s. p 2. g.
Directors MeehHg-COntruct Made for
 About 400 Niles.

At meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company (Arizona), held here at Yuma last Monday, it was decided to enter into contract with the Pacific Improve ment Company for the construction of the road clear from Yuma to the line of New Mexico, a distant of about 400 miles. The contract was signed that day by the President of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, and by Col J. H. Strobridge, President of the Pacific Improvement Company. It has probably been signed ere this by the slisHGrTeiaGY HrT1e of lhe latter company, and C.,nst - ---9 .--.-.. Id effect The first Hill; were inspectedha-Enad ...alrssgU cepted. The necessary authority was given for payment in bonds of the com pany secured by mortgage given to Trustees.
 No part of the route beyond Mari copa Wells has yet been officially deter mined; nor have maps of the route be yond that point been filed in United States Land offices. But a strong force of engineers is carefully surveying sev- eral lines, in order that the route be- yond Maricopa may be selected by the time construction reaches that place; by the middle to the end of April, at latest-Sentinel, February s.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
The Southern PacIfc RaIiway.

A New York telegram of February 6. says a story is current there onI credible authority that the Southern Pacific Railroad, instead of being pressed forward toward Texas is to be- rapidly pushed southward to Iubac' Mexico. and thus reach and control the large Mexican trade. This story may originate from good authority, but has no grounds for truth Tn iact. The Southern Pacific road IS being pushed directly and vigorously across our Territory toward the Texas llne' The town of Tubac is not in Mexico bnt in Arizona directly south from Tucson. and it is Tucson and not Tubac that controls the great Mexican trade in Southern Arizona. The rail' road is surveyed directly through our city and :he Southern Pacific Com
 many will reap as large profits from
 ,bis important trade with their road d
 Tucson as they would should they TUT
 if to Tubac. The Mexican trade IS th'
 only inducement that could bend th'
 road southward, and as that trade cal
 he controlled equally well at Iucsoi we have every reason to believe lha
 the company will continue eastward on the surveyed line upon which 'ne' b are now actively building. Englnee
 Hood has just made preliminary SUI
 vev of the country between Iucso and the Rio Grande and finds that a '- easy and desirable route can be had ' the Texas line. The road has pee surveyed about fifty miles east of lu' 5 son and the rich mining districts aloh this route with a control Of all ID nortant trade lead us to conclude 'h' IS there will be no diversion from tn l. nroposed line notwithstanding the a le ,bsn,ic breezes from New York.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
Alaska.

Major Morris has recently returned to Washington from Alaska, whither he was sent by our government to examine and report upon the condition and general resources of that Territory. Secretary Sherman has transmitted to the Senate a copy of Major Morris re- port, throughout which the Major as sumes the position of a champion of Alaska, and asserts that many impor
 tant facts concerning that country have
 been hitherto unknown, or, if known, have been utterly misrepresented to the general public.
 There is likely 10 be large demand for the report, when published. It is a lengthy document, comprising at least a thousand pages of manuscript, and Is copious.y illustrated with maps and sketches of the country. The report IS very comprehensive, and presents a great number of details regarding the resources of the Territory, and tend ing to show that it is very far from worthless country. Major Morris re ports that there Is ample evidence of the existence of rich mines of gold, silver and copper, in Alaska, although their precise location is not given. He furnishes an extended description of the valuable fisheries and timber re- sources of the Territory. Considerable space is devoted to the subject of the disputed boundary line between Alaska and British Columbia. Figures are presented to show that the United States Government now receives an. nually from the Alaska Commercial company an amount equal to more than four per cent. upon the original cost of the Territory, which was ST. 2OO,OOO. The conduct of affairs Tn this company is in general terms commend ed, anu, in the absence of specif proof, II Is acquitted of any organized attempt 10 retard the settlement and development of the Territory. The cost Of maintaining the Customs Ser vice in Alaska since it was first estab- lished, is shown 10 have been only 90 per cent. more than the receipts, and as the Customs District was crea. ted for the purpose of general protec- ton, and EOt of local revenue, the proposition for its discontinuance isl pronounced unwise. Major Morris. urges the construction of new vessel for the Revenue Marine Service on the Pacific Coast, there being at present. not one which is adapted for extended cruises in Alaska waters. Many in- teresung facts are given concerning the Indian tribes of the coast and the interior AS regards the former an opinion is expressed that they should be kept under control, not by the mIli- ta -v' hut -hv tananr 0f rynr h,,,.- -fi Morris warmly euloglZesI the efforts of the Board If Presbyterian Home Mission to introduce schools and teachers in the Territory, and Con gress is urged to aid in this laudable and Christian enterprise.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
4 Divorce fill in Arizona.

Indiana for long time enjoyed ur- enviable nOtorlety as the State ln which divorces could be obtained without any difficulty But in time Indian got ashamed of the business, and fortified its laws regulating the dissolution of the marriage tie. For a time Utah succeeded to this very doubtful buSi- ness, but the exposure which was re gently made has done much 10 break it up. It was not unusual, for a time. for persons to be divorced who had no knowledge that any proceedings were in progress. We regret 10 learn that an effort IS being made to force Arizo- na into the position which has been in measure vacated by Utah. The pro cess there is not by legal purse, bul by invoking the higher power of the Legislature. We hear of case now in progress before that body, of this character, in which prominent citi. zen of this city figures The bill was engineered by Thomas Fitch, who is at present a member of ths Legislature of the Territory. IL is a measure wh- ch is not at ali calculated to reflect credit on that young community. If it pass es, Legislative divorces will become 8 regular line of business, and Arizona will pass under a moral cloud which cannot fail 10 retard its progress. But its cbivalrous Governor is not likely to permit such a stain to be cast on the Territory over which he presides. If the attention of Governor Fremont is called 10 in tune, there is no probabil ity that such line of doubtful policy will be pursued with his consent.-S. F. Bulletin.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15

THERE are many openings in Ari. zona at the present time for unemploy- ed labor, which, 10 the patient man, will yield large reward in the end. The chief industry of the people is. of course mining, but to those who en- gage in this vocation there is no assur ance of positive results, and yet to those who wish to enga1e in thIs In- dustry no better field can be found than Arizona. To the adventurous and strong, able and willing to endure hardships and discomforts, it offers every attraction, its great mineral wealth being pretty well established. Many however, desire a more settled and certain occupation and these can be accommodated as we'll The stock man and the merchant, the mechanic and the farmer will find ready employ ment for their capital and labor in the many thriving towns, fertile valleys, rich and populOus mining districts, &c. None need be idle who wish en- plOyment. Of course this class should not expect big weges, rich strikes and sudden fortunes, but should be satis- fled with steady employment and pro- gressive wealth-remember that in- duslry, energy and perseverance sel- dom fail of success.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
The Pedomotor.

The interest manifested in the won- derful inventions of the telephone and phonograph has somewhat subsided or perhaps these have been thrown in the back ground by the discovery of the marvellous electric light, which by far eclipses the others in importance and utility. Suddenly, however, the inventor has left the ears and eyes and taken to his heels. The invention promi ses 10 be of great utility and is just now attracting much attention in Philadelphia, where Mir. J. H. Hobbs, the inventor, resides. It is known as the pedomotoT, and is designed for the use of pedestrians, who can attain by 1t a speed of ten or twelve miles an hour with entire ease. The pedomOter consists of four tough, light wooden wheels, supplied with an outer rim of tough indla-rubber. These wheels are secured to frame the shape of foot, which is strapped to the pedal extrem- ities Tn the usual manner. Unlike roller skates, the wheels of these little vehicles are not under, but are placed on each side of, the foot, thus giving the wearer a good standing as well as a solid footing. The rear wheels are three inches in diameter, while those in front are but two and a half inches. This gives the foot a slight incline, and when in motion has much to do in impelling the pedestrian forward
 Extending from the toe, with a slight curl towards the ground, is piece of casting termed the pusher, which is simply used in mounting an elevation or steep incline. From the center of the heel a small brass wheel extends backward, serving as a guile as well as a brake. The whole scarcely turns the scale at pound weight. In using them no more effort is required than in ordinary walking. The wearer steps with his regular strides, and is amazed to find himself skimming ov,r the ground so rapidly with so little mus cular effort. The newspaper carrier who serves papers to the attendants in the Permanent Exhibition Building, in Philadelphia, goes his rounds at the rate of twelve miles an hour by the use of one of these vehicles.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
Iron 5gggIes

The introduction of iron buggies is now proposed. An inventor has con structed a vehicle which consists ex- clusively of Iron and steel. For in stance, in place of hickory spokes and oak fellnes, he employs wrought iron tubes and T iron; these tubes fit into the axle box at one end, and are rIvited to the T iron on the other The first noticeable effect of the employment of iron for all parts, it is said, has been to add to the weight of the yehI- cle, this having accrued in spite of the thinness of the parts. The cost also has been enhanced, but for this the aug mented strenghth and durability are regarded as a full equivalent. In ap- pearance 1t is neat and iight
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15

INDIAN COMMISSIONER HIATT has struck solid vein in urging the pas sage of Representative Scales Bill, providing for consolidation of Indian tribes, whereby fory-four Reservations and thirty-six Agents will be reduced to ten Reservations and as many Agents. It has been proven in this Territory that the consolidai n of dil- ferent tribes of Indians on the same reservation is not only a feasible meas ure but also a most economical one and insures much greater efficiency IT the management of Indian Affairs.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
PheniK Items.

From the Herald of February D:
 Salt River is higher than for some time past, caused by the recent rains.
 The Tip Top mine shipped bullion, during the last month, to the amount of $55,OOO-the largest amount ever shipped by this company in any one month. This speaks well for the pro- ductiveness of the property.
 Ex-Goy. Safford, of Tucson, soiourn- ed here several days, and departed for Prescott on Monday. He will visit, during his trip in that section, the Tiger and other mines. He is largely interested in mining properties in ArI- zona, and doing much to open up the great mineral resources of this favored country.
 The Herald takes the proper view of the late order of the President setting aside certain lands on Salt river for the Pima Indians. IL says that a great mistake has been made; so great that Its utter enorm!ty will speedily correct il.
Arizona citizen., 1879-02-15
The Prescott RaiIroad.

A bill has been introduced in the legislature 10 grant a subsidy to local corporation to build a railroad from Maricopa Wells 10 Prescott. The bil. was referred to the Committee on Ter ritorial Affairs, and We imagine that committee will will smile upon It and return with an unfavorable report What may be the advantages to be gained by the enormous outlay neces- sary to construct a railroad over that rough country 10 the mountain town of the north, are not stated, nor is il likely they ever will be- We admit it would be very nice If the Territory would build railroad for the accom- mediation of legislators and Governor. Then too the Commanding General could take his pleasure trips for inspec- ton with greater ease, and when our Chief Justice goes to attend the supreme court he would not be exposed to the horrors of a blackboard, get a cold in his off eye, &c., but the dear people are not always as careful for the com fort of these dignitaries as they should be, and therefore are not likely to in cur the expense. We would be glad to see Prescott grow and thrive, but we do not think that the people should resort to extraordinary means to attain that end. No; the necessities for this road are very dim. The Territory could afford but faint assistance and we are sure the counties north are too much in debt to think of building even a five mic section.