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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
Indiana aas No Flag.

Indianapolis Nsws.l
Gov. Williams has received the folloWms
Inquiry:
ECoTTAGE FARM, BRooKLTNE. MASS
February &c. 1879 !
To his Excellency the Governor OF the STATE y
Indiana.
Sri am preparing for the press seeo 'as
edition Of my History of the Amercsa
Flag" | wish to include In 1t O descrlptM
OF the flags OF the several States OF the Unlon
with the date Of their adoption, etc. VIII "
favor me with the information desire co ar
corning the flag OF the State Of Indiana. Aly
incidents connected with the history Of w w
Stars and Stripes will be gratefully reees~
by your ohedient servant,
GEORGE HENRY PREBLE,
Rear Admiral United States Navy.
A State flag! There Ia no such piece y
bunting In existence. The buffalo ana ms
woodchopper on the State seal are the ~
we have, and they have never as yet goI y
canvas, their Chief duty being to propeM
guard and che ish the official documents "
sued under the gubernatorial hand, which
enough for them to attend TO properly. StSN
Legislatures have been remfss In giving W
diana flag.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
Lent has come. Lay in your shadines.
SUICIDE BY ARSENIC.
Otto Tiedemann Could Not Make q Liv-
Ing, so He Killed Himself.

Ing, so He Killed Himself.
At 10 o'clock Wednesday night man called
at Hoods lodging house, No. SO st. Charles
street, and after registering himself as Otto
Tiedemann, asked to be shown room. In
answer to his request he was shown to room
No. 5, on the third floor, after paying the
amount requested for room, 50 cents, In ad-
vance.
After obtaining the room he asked the
proprietor to send him sheet Of paper and
pencil
About fifteen minutes after Tiedemann had
been furnished with the paper and pencil the
light In his room was extinguished, and ap-
parently he had retired to bed.
At an early hour Thursday morning the
proprietor happened to pass room No. s, and
upon hearing groans emanating from the
occupant, entered and asked him II he was
sick and desired anything. He replied no,
and the proprietor Withdrew.
At half-past 3 o'clock the proprietor was
again attracted to the room, and upon dis
covering that Tiedemann was considerably
worse, sent Immediately for DR.. j. C. Beard.
Upon the arrival OF the doctor the patient
told him that he had taken arsenic, and asked
him to administer an antidote to him. AS bis
symptoms bore out the assertion the antidote
was administered, but unfortunately he was
peyona all human aid, as he died a few min
utes afterwards.
Under the bed was found the paper that
contained the arsenic, and the QUALITY the
paper contained at first the doctor said was
sufficient to Kill half dozen men.
The following letter taken from the pocket
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
THE TENSAS CASE.
THE PLEA IN ABATEMENT OVER
RULED-AN0THER CONTINUANCE.

The Tensas case came up again before thu
United States Circuit Court. The plea In
abatement was taken up and argued.
The United States district attorney main
tanned that the provisions OF article sl2, re-
ferred to In the plea, furnished good GROUNDS
for exemption from jury duty, but dio not
make these causes OF exemption absolute dis
qualification.
Mr.. Mellen. of counsel for defense, con-
tended that the article was plain In LIS word
ing. and absolutely prohibited the summon
inu ~ n person 10 serve twice on jury with
in two wears. and that 1t expressly stipulated
that such summons was good cause for chal-
lenge. He quoted authorities and decisions
in defense Of bis position.
The court decreed that two years and four
days had elapsed between the time that Bech-
tel and Glaudin, the jurors whose qualifica-
lions were In question, had been summoned
for the November term OF 1876 and then sum-
moned for the December term Of 1873 The
time of service on the first jury made no diff
ference, as the article expressly stated that
two years from the first summons should
elapse before another one was issued. He,
therefore, overruled the plea and the motion
to quash, and promised to put his decision In
writing.
Counsel for defense then filed af1idavlts OF
their clients, Messrs. j. q. Goldman. Wade r.
Young, J. Quitman Munce and Q. O. Cordilj.
setting forth their recent arrest and their ina
bility, in the short time between 1t and the
day set for trial Of the case, to procure the
attendance of necessary witnesses, and they
moved q continuance until the next term OF
court.
After consultation with United States Mar
shall Wharton as to the time necessary to
summon and secure the attendance Of the de-
sired witnesses, the court ordered the case
continued until the seventh Of next month.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

The 6tatI0n-The COurt-hOuse-A Talk
With LOhn MRheney.

A reporter OF the DEMOCRAT happened to
be strolling in Alglers yesterday with hopes
Of picking up some item OF interest. A visit
to the police station revealed nothing Of an
extraordinary nature save the fact that five
parties, for slight offenses, we're enjoying the
inequalities OF Sergeant Puiol's hotel One
OF the inmates had surreptitiously distracted
half Of a fragrant cheese and now suffers
ignominiOus Incarceration for this act. The
courthouse wore deserted air, Judge Sara
zin not holding session on that day.
Algiers, unlike her sister city, New Orleans,
affords to the newsgatherer but small In
ducements. There the people are auietse BE-
date and we may say too much inclined to
the dolce far niente" to engage into any
quarrel involving bloodshed, or to court an
untimely end by means Of pistols, knives,
poison or the Mississippi river. AS a tour to
John Mahoney's boat yard would perhaps
afford something in the shape OF news, our
reporter wendell his way thither, and meet
ing Mr.. MahOney, entered into conversation
with him about boat building In general and
race boats In particular.
Mr.. hahoney said that business In bis line
has been very dull and does not show any
sign OF Improvement.
lnanswer to our query whether, as rumored,
he was building yacht for the Southern
Yacht Club, Mr. Mahony. answered In the
negative, and further mentioned that he was
not building yachts for any one, but would
not object to the receipt Of orders In that line.
He has on hand some nine race boats, wher-
ries, shells, sculls, etc, with which he is will
ing to part for q valuable consideration.
Mr.. Mahoney has just finished a boat for
Kuong Sung, a Celestial doing business
at 1877 Canal street. The boat is named
"Ching Kee q Co., is lugger- rugged, n feet
long, feet beam, 3 feet inches depth Of
hold. Kuong Sung intends to use the boat
for the fishing of shrimps, to be preserved
and sent to China.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
A DEPosiTeR.' MEETING,

There was large nesting of the deposit
ors OF the Mechanics and Traders Bank held
last night at the Office OF Eager, Ellermann
u Co., on Carondelet street. After q general
discussion Of the affairs Of the bank, 1t was
resolved that the court be asked to appoint
two additional receivers besides those already
selected to liquidate the business of the bank.
1t was also resolved that the civil sheriff be
requested to expedite the making of the in
ventOry OF the banks assets, In order that
depositOrs who require money for their neces-
stiles may be enabled to draw something on
the amount OF their deposits.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
No finer relish ever was encased- Shadines.
ON WHICH SIDE.

Since these sultry days have come upon us
and the afternoons sun pours down almost a
torrid heat, the question is often asked by
ladies after the matinee is over: son which
side OF the street shall we promenade2" On
the north side. notwithstanding awnings
and all other projections, the heat is unpieas-
ant, and 50 now the up town side has become
the fayorite although the other has upon 1t
the most attractive stores. The ladies are In
a sort Of dilemma and hardly know which to
give up the Touro Buildings attractions or
their comfort. They are about evenly divided
on the subject, as can be seen ON Saturday
afternoon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
HE WOULDN'T BET.

A little incident occurred yesterday In one
of the saloons, which goes to show how short
sighted some people are. Some gentlemen,
among whom was well-known government
agent, took seat at table and called for
some OF the best cigars. A box was brought,
when the agent turning to the proprietor
said, Don't you think you have used this
old box-long enough. This must have been
reflIed often judging from its looks" The
proprietor offered to bet $1,000 that the cigars
In the box were the same as when 1t was i'm
ported. The agent wanted to take the bet,
with leer in his eye, turned the box around,
and there was the mark colorado" when
the cigars were a deep brown or maduro.
They did not fit the box either way, and the
maduro made 1t evident the cigars had been
changed. The proprietor excused himself
and left. =
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

At hali-past o'clock on the evening Of II
twenty-tirst OF January, at barrel house Z
Ike Roddy stabbed Pascal Rzzio. Sncs Ia
time the accused has been In the Para
Prison. Yesterday Rizzio died OF naturs
causes at the Charity Hospital, the WON.
that Roddy inflicted having healed long sine
Drs. Chastant and LeMoDnier held the 81
mortem, and the fact that Rizzio died ma
raj death was then revealed. PerhartnpoA
ROddy will be able to obtain releases ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
Suicide ON n Railroad Train

On last Tuesday evening cattle deak
named Henry Caeser, took passage on III
jackson Railroad for his home In nv
Albany Indiana. On the arrival OF the trss
at Grenada, Caeser was found dead In n
berth. The officers OF the road telegraph
the fact to Mes9rs Hancock IL Wang, eatk
dealers 10 this city, who at once notified hs
deceased's friends In New Albany. An invas
tigatlon OF Caesars death, by the authorIts
at Grenada, disclosed the ia ct that he ha
committed suicide by swallowing an ggH
dose of laudnum. The cause of his rash sa
Is attributed TO financial difficulties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
SPORTING NOTES.
Rase Hall.

In game OF base bau played yesterday, on
the Montegut street green, between the noted
Washlngtons and nine crack ball tossers OF
the Haverlys. the former came out victorious
by a score Of to8.
The play on the part OF the Washingtons
was fair; that Of the Haverly nine was ex-
celent.
Great praise is due to Messrs. Maxwell,
Mack and Deering for fine plays made In the
field.
All lovers Of base ball, wishing to see fine
display OF the skillful art Of ball tossing,
should not fail to be on hand next Sunday at
the Montegut street green.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

The pedestrians, Turner and Tobias, now In
training at the New Lake End, are still hard
at work and seem to be improving. There is
as yet but little interest taken In the match
for people will not believe the match is real
one until 1t is made known whether the
money is up and who Is to be the stake
holder and who are the judges. The pedes-
TRAN fever never took strong hold here
and 1t Is doubtful II 1t ever will. An exciting
contest where skill. science and gameness are
displayed might draw out a large crowd, but
a walk like that advertised between the two
above never will, unless i is known positively
that 1t IL no hippodrome affair.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
Prof. Willie wilie's Challenge to walk
NEW ORLEANS. March 25. 1870.

Prof. Willie Wilie's Challenge to Walk.
New ORLEANS. March rs, 1879.
To the Editor of the Democrat:
In to- days DEMOCRAT / read Prof. Willie
Wiiie's challenge to any man 10 the parish of
Orleans to walk twelve hours for $500. I
would like to accommodate that gentleman
from Mexico with walk, but, unfortunately,
can not put the money up. but II any sport
Ing man In New Orleans will back me, will
guarantee to leave the professor second best,
IL Major Walker, OF the Crescent Hall or any
other In the city will back me. / want to let
the world read we have as good pedestrian
In New Orleans as they have anywhere else
would also like to challenge the winner OF
the Turner-Tobias match. / am confident |
can cover more ground In twenty-four hours
than either man, and II any one will secure
for me st. Patrick's Hall I will guarantee I
can beat O'Leary's best twenty-four hours'
time as walked at Gilmores Garden, New
York, when he started for the Ashley belt
his time, 115 miles, In the first twenty hours.
l hope, Mr.. Editor, some OF our spOrtinp
men will show the country at large that we
can have pedestrians here as elsewhere. T will
hold my name for the present until I see II
any gentleman will back me; and IL not. I will
walk the professor for the honor / also wish
1t understood that I don't want cent nv.
self. Hoping, MT. Editor, am not intruding
on your valuable paper, and that you will
urge this on for the credit OF our glorious citv
L remain, yours truly,
AN IRISH PEDESTRIAN UNKEowr
P.S-If see any reply to this I will give
my name In public. The rules will he the
same as that which governed the Astlev helt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.

There was quite a rush, on Wednesday and
Thursday, at Major Burke's Office, to take a
view OF Delonier's painting OF the Battle Of
New Orleans, mentioned In the DEMOCRAT OF
Wednesday, but excepting the first corners,
who took the Major by surprise, most were
disappointed. The painting having been
promised for the Loan Exhibition" of the
Lee Monumental Association, the Major did
not think proper to have premature exhibit
ton In his office, and took 1t down. Let anna
tours OF art. therefore, take notice that the
chef-d'Buvre will hereafter be visible only In
the hall OF the LOAN Exhibition" 1t is but
a short while to wait, and lovers OF historical
paintings can afford, for such treat, to
abide little expectation
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
REV. n. II. SMITHS LECTURE.

The first OF course Of two lectures was
delivered last night by the Rev. III. II. Smith,
d. D., at the First Presbyterian Church. to a
large audience.
The subject last night was "The Monu-
ments OF Egypt" and on 1t the reverend gen.
tleman discoursed eloquently and impress
sively, securing the attention Of his auditors
from the commencement and keeping it to
the close.
The gentleman will deliver his second lee
ture tonight at the same place, and has
chosen as his theme "The Exodus" That
there will be large attendance there is
scarcely doubt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
ES' DINING HALL, PARLOR and TOILET-R0
at University Building, in Baton Rm

at University Building, In Baton Roos.
Monday, the seventh OF April next.
1t has been some years since wa hs,. /.
such large crop Of that toothsome fS r,,s I
strawberry. Already the prices ara ~, ~
down, and from the present outlook fe,aa
the. season Is over box can be had nv ~
cents. 1 "
The Louisiana Field Artillery, commas.
by Col. John Glynn, Jr, will be inspectssd%ss
night at the State Arsenal by Gems ps.'I
and Beauregard. The inspection Of tha wv ~
iment Orleans Artillery will take Ma 8
Tuesday, the first proximo. pa''
The goat belonging to Perseverance, ia /
already established for itself reputatinass
appetite second to none. A curious osntIa,s.
yesterday, In order to test It's capacity ' -
1t fourteen soda crackers, half q no,,n II
cheese, two glasses Of lager, a paper N !.
ny-side tobacco and a gingerbread, and W
was not happy. ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

strongly resemble that musician who had
composed piec. OF music which he was to
produce ut n concert to be given for his ben
EFT. He did not pretend that his piece was
remarkable for either melody or harmony,
but was wonderful from the fact that while
the two hands were actively engaged at both
from the centre. In throngs the public came
to see how he would do It. He did it-but
with his nose.
This concluded one of the most interesting
lectures with which Mr.. Lejeune has favored
the happy ones who have been fortunate
enough to follow the entire series.
The next lecture takes place on Saturday
evening. on Victor Hugo and the poets OF
Franco
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
A SACRED CONCERT.

Many Of our leading amateurs and artists,
under the direction of the eminent professor,
J. Cartier, will give grand sacred concert
at the st. Louis Cathedral, on Monday next,
the thirty-first instant, at TX o'clock D. m.
Messrs. Oveczka, Desdet, Ed. Daian and A.
Heichelheim have rendered their services for
the occasion, and quite munfcent pro-
gramme has been prepared. In this Lenten
season, when the public Is deprived of amuse-
ments, q sacred concert under such able
management Is a musical treat not to be
passed by with indifference.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

Daniel Riley was locked up In the III.
Station, charged with petty larceny. as'
Mr.. A. Abadie,s residence, No. 1923 Bid,
street. was on Wednesday night robbIs !
six chickens. s
By virtue OF warrant Alice Williams !,
yesterday locked up In the Third STAT
charged by T.. Louviat with the larceny 4,
gold watch and chain valued at s11O.
Three little boys, aged respectively TIM.
five and eleven years, sons OF Mrs. Gnars'
were yesterday bitten by rabid dog. Ill
animal was killed by Officer Peno.
A son Of Mr.. August Flad. residing al Il
corner OF London Avenue and Force strss
was on Thursday bitten by vicious n
The animal was killed by Officer Riddle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
sTATE-HoUsE NOTES.

All parishes have sent In their election re-
turns to the Secretary OF State except Cam
eron, Grant, jefferson and Vernon.
Gov Nichols has signed the act repeating
the charter OF the Louisiana State Lottery
Company.
Superintendent Lusher says he proposes to
file an exception to the alternative writ OF
mandamus taken against him In the Fifth
District Court by the Board Of School Direc-
tors, to show cause why he should not place
to the credit OF relator out Of the first moneys
collected from the back taxes OF the current
school funds Of 1877 the sum of $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

An open,air concert will be given at the
new louisiana Jockey Clubhouse next Sat
families and lady friends are invited.
A competitive drill will take place to-mor-
row night at the Arsenal OF the First Infantry.
louisiana National Guard, commanded BY
Coi. Adolphe Meyer. A gold medal will be
presented to the best drilled company
The Board OF Supervisors Of the Louisiana
state University and Agricultural and Me-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

There must be deducted, however, the
larger portion of the Item OF $4,000 for cars
OF the Canal Street and Cemeteries' line
which includes doubtless the assessment on
the rolling stock of the Lake line, which has
nothing to do with the sale, and also about
half OF the $550O0, the assessed value Of the
last named line, which comprises In fact two
lines, the charter Of the last OF which, the
Levee and Barracks line, does not expire I'M
til a couple OF years later.
In addition to the above the "bed road" Of
assessed at $457, 1852, from which a Roodly
portion will have to be deducted for the bed
road Of those lines that are not to be bought
In by the city. The real estate OF the compa-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey, OF Beauvoir, a lady
distinguished in our social and literary
circles, has arrived In the city and Ia stopping
at the ut. Charles Mrs. Dorsey will remain
In the city until the summer sets In. We're
greet that she is In quite delicate health, and
is forced In measure to deprive herself oil
the society Of her many friends. Mrs Dorsey
requests us to say that she can only receive
her friends on Saturdays between the hours
OF IL q. IN. and p. M, and In the evenings
We sincerely trust that the sojourn of this
amiable and accomplished lady In our city
will prove of real benefit to her health.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
OF the deceased explains the cause of his rash

"MARoH 26, 1879.
Disguised with life, not being able TO pro.
vide sufficiently to the want and comfort Of
my family, I destroy myself wish the two
books Of the New Orleans Savings Institution
to be returned to Mr.. Jacob Irion, No. 449
Bienville street, between Miro and Tontl. MY
Miro streets, All / ask Is that my remains
are taken to the above place, and that my
wife will forgive me the wrong which / COM
NIT towards her and our children In leaving
her without any provision for the future.
lotto TIEDEMANN.
The two books referred to were also taken
from his pocket. One was OF the Iailors
Benevolent Association, showing a balance OF
s58 95, and the other was the private account
OF Jacob Irion, showing balance Of Sill ~;
Coroner Marley viewed the body and the
Jury returned verdict according with the
facts, after which his body was removed home
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
THE HIRERNIA BANK,

We take pleasure In directing the attention
OF our readers to the favorable statement Ia
another column OF the condition OF this bank
Its affairs are prudently and sagaciously
conducted, and 1t appears to be In healthy
and satisfactory condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
NEW LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB

We are informed by Mr. r. w. Simmons.
president Of the New Louisiana Jockey Climb
that an open air concert will be given at the
Jockey Clubhouse next Saturday. to commence
at o'clock .. M and to last until o'clock.
Members can bring their families and ladv
friends, and also chill dren.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
A SALUTE.

At noon to-day there will be fired q salute
OF fifty guns by Capt Sambola's Company
Orleans Artillery from the head of Canal
street, In celebration Of the repeal Of the
Louisiana Lottery law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
d you ever eat a shadine salad
Sonny Daley BEHIND the R.r.

John J. Daley, alias Sonny Daley charged
with stabbing and wounding Join Weisse on
Wednesday evening, was yesterday arraioped
before Judge Miltenberger and remanded to
to await certificate from the wounded man.
physician. ---eAn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28
Out On Bail.

Dr. Pratt having given a certificate that
Miss Martha Byner, who was accidentaiiv
shot by Officer George Howard, of the Fourth
Precinct, was out Of danger, Howard was
yesterday released on $1,000 bonds by Judge
Mitenberger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

A majority Of the gentlemen from TenxI
parish, accused OF offenses under the electnf
law, taking advantage Of the continuatioDd
their trial, left for their homes last eyenns.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

The mackerel that G. FL. Lawrence 4 Co. are
Offering at the low price OF "a per barrel are
certainly cheap. and served for breakfast mako
an excellent dish.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

To copy your old pictures into beautiful Ma
lasting pictures. there Ia no process like LIIms
thaPs patent Lambert.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

Some squander their money through riotous
living. others buy shadfnes.