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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
SENSATIONAL JOURNALISM.

The way In which sensational journals work
up a scandal In we'll told in New York
World Of recent date. Some week or 80 ago,
a story repor ting scandalous misconduct as to
an American minister, man now over sixty
years ofage, was hawked around the streets OF
New York and offered for sale to any paper
that would purchase 1T.
1t was brought to the World office and ten
dered to that paper for very small sum, the
seller informing the editor that it would
prove profitable investment for the World,
as the story was exceedingly lively, sensa-
tional and nasty. The editor Indignantly re-
fused the offer on several grounds; that the
story appeared to be false; was evidently
malicious; irremediaby ruined the character
OF man and woman who enjoyed tie conf
dence and respect Of their friends and family;
and because, even were it true, it was matter
unworthy Of a place In the columns of decent
newspaper. These reasons, sufficient, 1t would
appear, for any respectable journal, did not
suffice for one OF the papers OF the largest cir
culatlon in the West-the Chicago Times-for
this very story, given in full, filed some five OF
the long columns of that paper. 1t is an en-
couraging fact, however, to notice that the
sensation did not take" and that 1t has no.
where been republi= hed. The course of tbs
World In this matter is worthy of the highest
praise and mmendation. For some years
back, the World declares, regular b rokerage
business has sprung up in New York and
other Northern cities for the sale Of sensations
and scandals. Biackmailers and sdventurers
derive rich profit from this business
They pry into family secrets AMI Gig up ole
and forgotten family skeletons, write the
matter up in sensational style and ther
offer their manuscripts for sale to the papers
unless the actors who figure In them offer t,
buy these stories up. Tt IL impossible, boil
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The National Board of Health appointed
some time ago commission OF experts to
prepare circular embodying familiar in
structions for disinfection. This commission
has met, discussed the question before it, and
reported. The commission reports against
the use of carDolic acid, and suggests roll sui
phur, copperas and sulphate OF zinc as the
best dsinfectants. The only practical disin-
lection OF a house. it thinks, is by fumigation
with sulphur. The house should be tightly
closed, and the sulphur held in iron pans, sup
ported on bricks placed in a little water,
lighted and allowed to burn for twenty four
hours. Yards should be disinfected with a
copperas solution, and clothing treated with
a boiling and zinc solution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

Among the many absurd reports sent from
this city by correspondents during the season
was dispatch published In the Cincinnati
Enquirer, and dated September /. From 1t we
learn that Rev. John Percival had been
stricken with yellow fever at his residence,
1876 Eighth street, and his case was one or the
new ones that had just been discovered under
the powerful microscope OF the active cor
respondent. This information will be news
to his many friends, but will surprise no one
more than the reverend gentleman himself,
who has been sojourning in Maine for several
weeks. DR.. Percival Is as unlikely subject
for yellow fever as there is in the country,
having had the disease over twenty years
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The fall trade OF New York Is very good,
and everything promises the early return OF
prosperity to that city. Among other crafty
Ing news, we notice the fact that the Pima
fore .'hardly ever" joke has been effectually
killed. 1t is now never used-that Is, seldom
in this metropolis Of the East, banished al
together from the dictionary, Its place being
supplied by tho phrase almost never" New
York deserves honor and credit for It's good
work In this respect; 1t has acted nobly, and.
We feel sure, will receive the heartfelt thanks
Of the whole country for the good work It has
done
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
THE PARISH COMMITTEE.

In another column will be found the pro-
ceedngs OF the Parish Committee Of the
Democratic Conservative party. by which
ordered for October 8.
The action Of the committee puts at rest all
Of the allegations Of an intention to take adj
vantage Of any supposed advantages that
might rest with the members OF the existing
committee.
BY voluntarily and almost unanimously
abdcating the powers which the committee
might have continued to exercise without
provoking just criticism, until after the State
convention had formed O. new State Central
Committee, the members OF the Parish Com
mittee have established two important facts !;
first, that they intend to adhere to Demo-
cratic precedent, which has heretofore re-
CURED reorganization prior to every gen.
eral election. Secondly, that the committee
determined to leave no grounds OF complaint
on the part Of those persons who have waited
and watched for some action that would
Justify separate action or contests.
The rules and regulations for primaries are
| the same that were framed and approved by
Messrs. Phelps, Chaffe, May, Bush and AL
dige and approved by the Citizens committee
OF which Capt Peasants was chairman
therefore. we imagine that no objection can
be raised by any members Of the party.
| All members OF the Democratic-C Conserve
tive party should avail themselves Of the
earliest opportunity to register upon The
books of their respective central clubs, and
fully perform their political duties, well as,
i cF 4bn foot hot fairnpaH
prevail, and that any attempt to take unfair
advantages will be condemned by all right
| thinking members OF the party, and DC
promptly denounced by the Dem ocratic press
AS to the vaporings of the Republican
i Times. they should receive but little notice al
the hands of members of the Democratic
party, and II we may be permitted to offer
suggestion to Mr.. Rivet and the gen
tlemen who claim to be members o.
the party, seeking only equality and
fair dealing, we would advise them to frankly
communicate their grievances to the Parish
Committee If any they have, and first try te
secure justice from their brother Democrats
before condemning the authorities, and thus
playing into the hands OF the Repub
llcans and Independents. AS we un
derstand the object Of Mr.. Riyet ant
others to be the contest OF their claims within
the party ranks, provided justice is accorded
them, we look for q greater degree OF har
mony In our political affairs than has hereto
fore prevailed.
We did not regard reorganization as i'm
medately necessary, but we approve the dis
position Of the COMMITTEES to waive their pow
ers for the sake of harmony, and as ampl
time and fair field Is guaranteed, 1t is to b
hoped that the very best men OF each war
will be united upon for the convention, an
that no occasion will arise for vexing q Stat
convention with local sanabbes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The Republicans are prematurely discuss
ing their candidates for the United States
Senatorship from Maine. As they are not
likely to get control OF the State Legislature,
these demonstrations amount to but little,
and simply indicate whom the party would
like to honor with this high Office II it only
had chance to do SO. Hannibal Ham
lin, after nearly thirty years service 10 the
Senate has definitely-and wisely, in view OF
the Greenback wave Ia the concluded
to retire from the field. he Is somewhat anx-
ious to have young fellow by the name OF
Hamlin, . son Of bis, succeed him. but this y
more than the Maine Republicans can stand,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

Secretary Sherman, upon his return from
Maine and In his speeches in Ohio. said:
s.There Is work for every man who ID willing
to work, and tramps have been converted
into busy artisans and hopeful farmers. !"
Gov. Garcelon comments upon this state
ment as follows: "There is now bill on the
Council table at Augusta for $317 rs for ser
vices In arresting tramps In Kennebec county"
The Governor seems to have the best Of the
controversy. It Is safe to say that no more
Maine tramps will be converted into hopeful
farmers during the present campaign.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

Gen. W. P. Smith, one Of the Tammany
police commissioners recently removed by
Mayor Cooper and Gov. Robinson, has res
Gently addressed a note to the two Republic
can commissioners on the board, protesting
AGAINST their recognition Of the two commits
sioners appointed BY the Mayor to supply
the places OF Gen. Smith and Mr.. Nichols,
removed. The board Is now considering the
appointment Of supervisors Of election. and
the claim OF Gen. Smith, If 1t should be
allowed by the Republican members Of the
police board, would greatly complicate mat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
ARMIES OF NORTHERN u
GINA AND TENNESSEE

The following members Of the Associate.
the Army of Northern Virginia and A.
Tennessee are hereby appointed comnsa +
to receive funds, which may be cortrihntss 4
comrades and admirers OF the late rTp,,s
GEN. JOHN B. HOOD. the fund 50 cops,,.ss (
to be invested In United States bonds n. Y
benefit Of his surviving children. 81
JOHN B. RICHARDSON
President Louisiana Division, Army ~ NJ
ern Virginia.
AUGUST REICHABD.
President Louisiana Division, Army a, =.
neSSee.
w. Il. Lyman chairman; Francis 7. rHot..
James Buckner, Samuel Flower, b. r. sNns si91AA
J. FL. Murray, Of the Army OF Norther..A l IA
GINA: J. A. Chalaron. @. r. BeaureearaA va
StOckman. Fred ". Ogden, Walter v. I]rnss.99 U
the Army of Tennessee. oasa, Z
Address Box 1898, New Orleans. cen IA. 4,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
GEN. HOODS FAMILY,
TO THE PUBLIC.

arms and friead Gen. J. B. HOOD. h aa nv
called benee. leaving his nine little ones ~ ~
out mother or father, and without means Il ~
for them. | propoae to take one of nv ITtsSS
sPAksR = "a NO oP BuVqGIEs and putt
best. for their benefit. / will have the ffii ill.,
printed numbered and stamped and frsnsN
them to the presidents. officers and nernhar
the Associations Of Armies OF Tannassss NH
Northern Virginia. all other military oresn S
tons of Louisiana, members OF Hood's Il
Texas Brigade. and all liberal minded nsenlsH
the Southern States. / would request Inn
aid and assist In keeping those little ones M
actual want. Soldiers. Christians. friends Il Al
lamented Hood. you know your duty do H ~
ID will bless you.
D. M. HOLLINGsWoRTH
ae4 2dp at No. 1888 Gravier af,as
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

and Hamlin. Jr, will not enjoy even the
empty honor Of nomination. The other
claimants for the succession are Eugene Hale
and Frye, ex-Members OF Congress-, Reed, q
member OF the present Congress, and an old
party by the name Of Pike. The probabilities
are that the "DirIgo State" will send q Green
back Senator, who will be the first man OF
that party to take seat In our upper house
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

1t will be observed from notice published
In this mornings DEMOCRAT that the parish
OF Rapides has established conditional
quarantine against New Orleans. to take
effect on Monday next Thus far this season
Rapides has refused to quarantine the city,
and 1t ID to be hoped that the action OF Its
board Of health will be reconsidered as soon
as 1t Is placed ID possession Of all the facts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

lana save that which Mr. Clinton, the chief
owner and manager Of the New Orleans Times
advised, which the Radical usurpers worked
up, and which the party Of the New York
Tribune, through force and fraud, put upon US.
We challenge a refutation Of these state
ments from the Tribune or from any other
SOIlrca
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

Little Gene Hale seems to be the favorite
cord with the Maine Greenbackers. He Is
stamping the State for the Republicans, but
10 successful has he been In winning votes
for the other fellows that Greenback commit
tees all over the State are making efforts to
secure him to speak In their respective coun-
Alnra
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The Wallingford community Of Connec-
ticut has followed the example OF the Oneida
community and abandoned Its peculiar and
Objectionable features. The force OF public
sentiment was too strong to be withstood, e.
peclally after the decision Of the New York
w
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

There IL hardly time to force another vol
untary'' contribution from the department
clerks Tor use In Maine. It will come In
handy In Ohio, however.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The New York Republican platform does
not contain word about small neck clans.
And yet 1t ID known that Conkling likes them
They were the first thing to be called for
when he entered that restaurant at Narragan-
sett, The omission is serious.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

The Republican claim In Maine has been
reduced to 3oOO 1t comes down several
points each week. BY next Tuesday 1t Will
reach zero.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
WHITE SHIRTS.
READY FOR INSTANT USE
All SiZes-13 to 18 Neck.

LOT GOA good open back SHIRT, linen a.
mings. with cuffs. properly finished. n
duead to IS cents each.
LOT C-Our regular ONE DOLLAR gHrN
the be value ia New Orleans at that prU
reduced to 30 cents zach. y
LOT -Wamsutta COTTON BODY. viii f.
without cuffs. open back q good Service
shirt. ut 81 20 each. B
LOT L-Same style. body OF New York Min;
shirt OF best materials and make, redus
LOT A ia stylish CORDED SHIRT, NJ
known to orr customers, regular Mg
81 IS, now 81 60. 4
LOT 212-Also we'll known, PLAIN BOSE
open front. with fly. regular price n 4.l
81 rs.
LOT 76-TWO PLAITs. open front and 81
tons. without collar a good shirt. prices
now 81 As.
LOT 211-Much the same SHIRT as 10, III
long bosom. collars attached. regular b.
81 Is, now 81 So
LOT 4z5-TWO AND THREE PLAITS, "
long bosom. open front with buttons @
fly no collars, regular price 50 rs, now A&S
LOT 425-sam- SHIRT. extra long Blossoms, &
and three ptaits. with collars attached, ~
lar price 81 80. now 81 10.
LOT 675-TWO AND THREE HAITG er|
long bosom and fly BEST shirt made. nos
,ars, regular price 81 IS. now 81.
LOT 675-Same SHIRT, nothing better Ntss
made, collars attached. regular pEiH &
now reduced to AZ 25
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

A son Of DR.. Kenealy has been arrested In
London for forging newspaper reporters
name to a dispatch purporting to tell OF his
own suicide.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
Washington Avenue Drug Store
Corner MAxaxIns ana Washlnxssn Sta.
NEW NRTKANa

sScuatsa.iy receiving fresh supplies Of pure
gfags. Medicines. Chemicals. Patent Medicines
jones Of all kinda. Brushes, Soaps, PerfumerT
Toilet and Fancy. Articles. etc. Coral ToolL
Paste, recommended by all who use It as
very superior denttfriee. II beautifee the teeth
oeauty. Alkaline Bouquet Powder for beauti
tying. softening end preserving. the skin. the
eraptions. customers. city and county, a vii
And our stock complete, comprising many ar.
tlcles impossible to enumerate, bere. and sold at
and day. 3. ]. u aINEGRA. II. D..
Drugzist. Pharmaoeut1st ~ d Practical 0hecisis
oGza 70p IL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

-
Difference to the credit Of the Democratic
Conservative machine, $74,910,6A "a.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
HOW THE NEW MACHINE WORKS.

Thirteen years Of State and city govern
ment under the new constitution cannot cost
Louisiana more on the assessment OF 1879,
than
state government .s12,4oO, 900 90
City GOVERNMENT, ......... 11,70O,OO0 90
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05

HOW THE OLD MACHINE WORKED.
Thirteen years State and city government
has cost Louisiana In direct taxation
state government. $50, $40, 71B G3
City government ..... 5s,479,925 81
Total. ..................$ 500, 01O,644 "a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
GentIemen's Colored Shirts

A lot of Use, 81. 81 25 and q 50 last years co.
reduced to coo each.
Another lot of better goods and better stylA@
put at one prtee-s1 10 each.
Some good styles of COLORED ALL LIN
SHIRTS in stock at cost, 81 IS each, farS
price s42 per dozen.
All linen WHITE SHIRTS. nicely msde s.
stylish. at 50 IS each. regular price ~
61yan
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-05
In Underwear We Offer

Jeans DRAWERS best goods, SOC per patf
Jeans DRAW EkS. extra roomy and best On
CSC per pair.
ALI linen DRAWERS. very best materisk =
make, 81 30 PEI pair.
All linen DRAWERS. good goods, light ~
9Oc Der pair.
Nainsook DRAWERS. best goods, reduM
Csc per pair. and UNDERSHIRTS 70 -
The = SOC &c f fna D asuzs UNDERsHIRTs 3
sleeves. reduced to 3oc each. II
The Use India Gauze UNDERSHIRTS. H
long or short sleeves. reduced 10 SOC.
And every article Of the finer stock. ennor
Lfsle Thread. Fine Silk. -NAinsook <
in UNDERSTANDS and DRAWER& 3
sacrifice.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-11-05
POOR POLICY.
The EVIL Results that Arise from
Mfssfafemeua

shub AEISe ITOIIN
Misstatements.
The Silver Reef Miner contains some
sensible remarks on the bad eff, ct the
rose colored statements Of individuals
anxious to dispose Of their property has
upon the general interests Of a mining
camp. The first thing sought by the man
who contemplates putting his capital into
mines, is reliable information as to the gen.
eral character Of the district in which his
proposed purchases are located. Suppose
that this capitalist has been led to believe,
through the deliberate misstatements OF a
newspaper, that the district he has in view
is one of unusual merit, affording the best
of opportunities for the profitable invest
ment Of capital; and suppose further that
this man Of money takes the precaution to
visit the district before investing his ducats,
and examines the mines in that locality,
only to become convinced that they are not
what they have been represented to be,
and that the statements given publicity to
in the local journal was so many paid adj
vertisements, through which it was hoped
to deceive and swindle parties living at a
di~stance-what is the result? Why, not
only is that mans capital lost to the dis
trict-in which, at the same time, there may
be some claims of merit-but the attempted
deception upon the public at large is
fully shown up, and ever after parties
seeking localities in which to invest their
surplus means. are warned to beware OF
that district and shun it as they would a
pest-house. Thus, the entire district is
damned, to all intents and purposes. No
one will put a dollar in it, and the poor
~prospector who. it may be, has been hard
at work in that vicinity on something
which he has every reason to believe will
yet prove a bonanza, might as well APP
proach a Methodist minister and ask him
to put up money for a half-interest in hell.
as to attempt to secure from a capitalist the
means wherewith to prosecute work on his
claim.
1t is a pleasure to note that such attempts
at deception are every year growing more
%unfrequent, and when made are rarely car
ried through to a successful issue. Swim
dies in the sale Of mining properties can
not now be perpetrated with impunity, and
this healthy state Of affairs is probably dne
more to the efforts of a truthful, independ-
ent press than all other agencies combined.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-11-05
ASSISTANT.
The Trials of n ConndtnG News
pal o Editor.

Colonel Bagshot rum q weekly newspa-
Der called the Union, up in Chodunk. he
Gently the colonel was called away to New
York ON business, leaving the Union in the
hands Of an assistant, who had been In us
employ some little time.
Now the Colonel knew that said assistant
had the cheek Of a brass statue, and t!e Au-
dacity Of u New England fly. both indispen
asble attributes Of the Newspaper man; but
still. after being in the city about u week,
he began to get a little uneasy and telegraph
ed to Chodunk: How is thinssY
Bully! Circulation Of the old Things
gone up n thousand. Been getting up q red
hot paper, and there is a gang outside thai
are We, ping because they cant hoist the
shingles of the roof, and knock the whole
concern tn thunder. Stay away ~ long ~
you like"
Bagshot didn't wait q moment after re-
ceiving this encouraging dispatch,
He started home on the frat train n
reached Chodunh before night.
The frst man that struck him was the
ticket agent.
Look here. ColonelP' cried he. exci'ee-
", 1--WE o darn good notion to punch your
head: You brazen-faced old liar
"Why2" asked Bagshot. i.
Read that" aud the ticket agent showed
a crunpled Union in his hand.
There was q telegram marked a. follows:
..RAr1noAp NEws.-The banty-legsed
idiot who robs the railroad company at
this village has ~pnrehastd . new pocket
knife. More knocking down from the
cash drawer"
Bag-hot bit his lips.
bill" said he, that's . calumny. and
| III zee it is righted in our next. It's my
ousssd assistants work. -,
Don't care whose work 1t is," erowled
the agent, but if II amt oontradicted
| somsbody's got to die. that's all"
Hagshot didn't reply. but sailed down
the .trsst to ths uniou oth,s.
He had net get half . block before he eai-
lided with Dsseea Marsh.
Yhs deacon seized him by the shoulder.
aud exelaimsd:
nwhst do vow mean. Bssshas. by In
ssviing that sessdalsasly untrue Item
about mel 800,
,Didn't inssst any itsn." replied the
' Colonel. w.,
"Don't sneak out Of II that way, You
know YOU did. Why, I just cut 1t out o.
the Union-listen: ,
.sRELIoIous INTELIaENoE.-That whlted
sepulcher late Saru day night, trying to
oneu the coal hole in front Of his residence
with his night key. The deacon was AZ
full as a goat, and couldn't tell moonsn'n'
from green cheese" 49,,
"NSw tAat's nice. Aiu't H. sayins MAI
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-11-05

Deputy State Controller W. D. Dough-
erty was yesterday remarked to his d.
vorced wife, Mrs. Barlow. Mrs. Barlow
has been four times married. She had been
once married before her first marriage to
her present husband. Owing TO some
trouble growing out Of some mutual mis-
understanding. she procured a divorce
from Mr.. Dougherty. and subsequently
married Mr.. Barlow, from whom she was
also divorced. Mr.. and Mrs. Dougherty
are estimabls people and have many friends
in Reno. whose best wishes go with them.
The above 10 from the Reno Gazette Of the
Sd. The SENTINEL extends congratuls.
tons.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-11-05
u. \. aircuff Conrf.

The U. 8. Gin cult Court met at Carson
on Monday, Sawyer and Hilyer on the
Bench. Eastern Nevada cases were dis
posed Of as follows:
Ley VS.. Eureka Con. NJ. C~o.-Continued
for the term.
Dunkel. assignee, VS.. Berwin-Continued
for the term.
Eureka Con. NJ. Co. VS.. Richmond NJ.
Co.-Continu.d for the term.
Demo vs.. Hillside N. d u. Co.-Dis.
missed.
Roeder W. Hillside u. 4 N. Colds
missed.
Alps 8. NJ. Co. vs.. Long ct als.-Two
cases; continued for the term.
Floral Springs Water ca. Va. Page ct
Als.-Two Cases; set for last Monday in
Dec-inber next.
Virgins vs.. Meadow Valley N. Co.
Demurrer Continued until next rule day.
Phoebe West Extension N. Co. Va. Ray
mond 4 Ely y. Co.-same order.