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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-21
AN ARIsTOCKATIC MUSICIAN.
sshootlns Affair Mt the National Ha

A shooting Affair mt the National Hail.
1t was at the eolored ball at the National
Hall. corner OF Poydras and Liberty streets at
half past o'clock Sunday morning that me-
gro named Edward Alexee came within an ace
OF being subject for the coroner.
The affair came about in the following man.
ner negro named William Terrell had been
hired by Alexee to knock discordant notes from
relic of fiddle. and the contract entered into
further averred that Terrell. after the ball was
over. was to extinguish the gas and close up
the hall.
When the time arrived to turn out the gas.
Alexee ordered Terrell to go and do 1t. Ter
rell said he. did not understand the
contract In that way and he would not
TerrilPs WIFE, by way OF q change. drew from
her pocket souvenir of the war In the shape
OF a navy six. three chambers empty two loaded.
and began to soften Alexee's Uranium by re-
peated blows on the head with the butt of the
weapon, to soften it 50 that he could under-
stand that her husband was a musician and no
aristoeratfc musician would turn out the gas
after ball was over, even III he was hired at
sixty cents night
-Alexee, getting tired of the part played by
TerrelIs wife made motion to draw gun,
and as he did SO Terrell grabbed the weapon
at Alexee. fired. The ball passed through the
rim Of his hat whore 1t joins the crown and
grazed his skull So close was TerrelPs pistol to
his head that the powder burned his face.
The police rushed in on hearing the report OF
the pistol, and. afresting Terrell locked him up
In the Central Station on the charge Of shooting
with intent TO murder.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ALARM IN RUSSIA ovER THE REve.
LUTIONARY PROCEEDINGS or
THE NIHILIATs.
what the Government Proposes to do In
the Matter-The True Cure for Nihilisln.

what the Government Proposes to do In
the Matter-The True Cure for Nihilism.
LONDON. April 20.-A correspondent writing
from st. Petersburg says that the terrorism
III the revolutionary government established
by the Nihilists inspires the greatest alarm
taken by the authorities are regarded as
Wholly insufficient. The propagandas of the
Nihilists are believed chiefly to proceed from
The universities and colleges.
/ 1t IL said that new restrictions are Io ne
Imposed on the young men entering these IN
sututions, but it Is rightly pointed out that
uuch measures would only strengthen the M op-
POSITION to the existing order OF Things. me
blan OF attacking the Nihllists through Lne
hress has also been abandoned, as II - felt
hat SO powerful and widespread an organ
Eation il not to be crushed by papers.
The true remedy, it Is urged, would be the
1rant CT liberal institutions to Russia. a
striking demonstration in this sense took
klace. the other day, at banquet given IN
honor of the novelist Tourgeniotf. The emf
nent st. Petersburg advocate. Spassovitcf,
Inade brilliant speech on this occasion, IN
which, proposing toasts to the youths OF Rus
I'm he defended them against their accusers
md pleaded for liberal reforms as the best
guarantee OF the future welfare OF the country
The speech was warmly applauded by
many distinguished representatives OF the
Educated class In Russia who We're present,
but 1t has been received with yolleys OF abuse
I'M the government papess, who call nj. Spas.
a6yltch Polish revolutionist. and accuse
Tourgenioff OF total ignorance OF Russian
affairs.
MILITARY GOVERNORS FOR THE PROVINCES
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2o.--In accordance
4 with ukase issued ordering the appoint.
mant Of governor generals, Gen. Todleber
has been appointed Governor General q
&lMessa; Gen. Louis Melikoff, of Charkoh
and Gen. Ghourka, Of st. Petersburg.
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THE ST. MAURICE ASSOCIATION.

The annual picnic OF the st. Maurice Mutual
Aid Association took place yesterday at Oak
Grove Park. Just beloWthe Barracks. AS usual
the picnic grounds were crowded, and gayety
reigned In all Its supremacy. The sports In
the field were varied. and comprised several ex-
citing foot races between fat men. which. If
they did not shine In point Of fast time made.
were conducive OF much fun. The dancing on
the platform was the great feature of the en-
tertainment. and was INDUCED In with equal
ANIMATION and gusto by young and old.
We noticed little check adopted by the man
ayers which might be adopted by other asso-
Citations giving park entertainments. On enter
ing the gates every male visitor received bit
ot ribbon with the initial letters of the title of
the association printed upon it, and which he
was was required TO Wear pinned to the lapel of his
coat IN oIter to be identified as bona flde
ticket purcha3er. The plan kept out Of the
grounds !. dnat element which generally secures
the fences. and to whom broils and rows al MIC
mics can be generally traced
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-21
THE LOAN EXPOSITION.
1t 1s Postponed for Good Reasons TO Tues.


II was our privilege to be admitted yesterday
In st. Patri ck's Hall to witness the hanging of
paintings offered Ito the oan Exposition Our
friend Julio was there. hard at work superin-
tending the placing of the works OF art in their
appropriate places and helping Utter. the popu-
lar art dealer OF Royal street. In his endeavors
to do the right thing towards the numerous
chefs dtRupre, which have been offered to the
ladies' Of the association.
Capt. Pierce and his faithful band of Conti-
Mental Guards, always. ready for duty, whether
In the cause of patriotism or charity. We're
there, keeping guard over the treasures Of art
confded by the owners to the safe. keeping of
the ladies.
Yesterday the work was yet In embryo state i;
and light could be seem. The peep, through the
gradually evanescing darkness showed. how
ever. so3mething OF the beautiful things that
these we can mention an original David and q
beautiful copy of Rubens. The Rape of the sa-
bhes not yet hung up Of Of
| the artist and uphosterer to take their proper
| positions In he light Of day.
Still, in great confusion could be noticed
| magniacent bronzes, splendid pieces Of stat
uary and valuable relics OF every description
By tomorrow everything will have begun TO
abled TO speak knowingly and critically. Up to
the present time all that can be fully appreciated
| Is the tremendous energy and exquisite taste
the work. Il Is scarcely conceivable that 50
many beautiful and precious things could
have been gotten together by voluntary eontri-
possessed. distributed in its various parlors SO
many and 80 precious objects Of art.
| We we're giyen to understand in conyersing
feast, one who combines wilt with beauty and
taste with elegance, that this great. work was
not accomplished without some buldozing.
many of the proprietors having BEEN SO to
speak. intimidated into sending their precious
| off rings.
| The good work has been going on now for
that had undertaken the task, it would have
proved failure. But zee que femme neut est
ec1-H dams le cel:" the ladies said let there be
| light and there was light"
| It has been found necessary however, to post
pone the opening OF the Loan Exposition fixed
for Monday evening" to Tuesday t9 n morrow
and the New Orleans public may expect rare
/ treat.
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THE CREBIcHE CLUB.

The sky yesterday was clothed In all the
glories of an Italian summer-nOt a cloud spot
ted the azure of the heavens. and the sun shone
mildly. It's heat being tempered by a welcome
western breeze. Whilst stroling toward the
lake, on the borders Of the Bayou st. John, our
reporter heard joyous voices mingiing in SEEM
ingly harmonious concert. He Immediately
directed his steps toward the place whence the
sounds of mirth proceeded. and found himself,
unconsciously, in the midst of the members of
the Crebiche Club a society Of ancient and
mystic origin. exclusively devoted to the wor-
ship OF the noble crustacean. the Crebiche.'
Our reporter was taken by surprise when a
committee of two laid extremely uiolent hands on
him, and conducted him to the lowest seat at
the end Of the table, which table. by the by, was
simply composed OF pieces of gray paper, three
feet by six. laid on the grass.
Several ladies were present, and added by
their presence to the success of the day.
After preliminary address by the honorable
president, Mr.. ,Chas. Ramel, the secretary. Mr.
wherein he .expatiated on the toothsome quail
ties Of the "Crebiche." The treasurer. Mr.. Sgd
speech. In which he did not forget the press, as
Is his usual custom. Mr.. Alcee J. Jaquet, orator
Of the day. made pretty allocution to the MEM
for fully half hour By the eloquent words
which ne uttered, fill Of Dhilosophical knoYl,
natural history Of the noble "Crebiche.'
Mr.: CASTOR Brule. the assistant orator, and
Mr. A. Calongne poet of the society, also spoke.
and contributed much toWardsImaklng the day
enjoyable.
The cook must not be forgotten: He is called
A. Lanaux, and for the making OF 'bisaue0 ne
cannot be equaled,
The wagner Willy Jaquet and Superinteni- 4
dent Stephen Jaauet we're. not beh1ndhano III
pleasing the assembly of friends,
Mr.. Felix Cohen the singer Of the society en-
tertained the reunion with select pieces from rom
his reoortoire. sung in his own aa excellent anu
Taken all In ALL the day was well ana agreea-
bly, spent In the midst Of friends and aos garaas
The members of the "Creb1che society WeT9 ~
not all dress ed strictly la mode yet ihey all
had clean check and checkered calico shirts,
somewhat resembling curtain Stun and q naas, aus.
that for broadness of brim, anticipated the neaI
! of July summer.
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TURKEY.
A Ministerial Crisis Imminent.

LONDON, April 2O.-A Constantinople dis
batch SAYS that ministerial crisis Is immi-
lent, owing to the disagreement between the
Brand Nizer and the Sultan regarding the
onvention with Austria in relation to the
Noyi-Bazaar question.
HRIsTIANs MAssAcRED BY THE ALBANIANs'
dispatch from Belgrade says it was re-
orted that the Albanians at kurshumlie
I'D murdered all the Christian inhabitants.
HE AUSTRIAN CONVENTION RATIFIED BY THE
SULTAN.
CoNsTANTTNoPLE, April 20.-The possihll-
Fy OF Cabinet crisis has passed, the Sultan
aying ratified the Austrian convention rela-
I've to Nova Bazaar.
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State debt is the one grand subject which Is dis
cussed by the delegates. and on this matter the
opinion Is expressed by persons who profess to
be acquainted with the views of the mem bers OF
the convention who will be most active and
certainly be reduced, both principal and inter
est: that no matter how convincing the argu-
ments against the reduction. they will lack
delegates came from their constituents under
pledges to insist on and vote for It. and these
pledges are OF q character SO binding that the
delegates dare not violate them
3. The convention will be materially assisted In
lts consideration of the matter BY q certified
copy 81 the proceedings Of the Funding Board
corded the funding Of &c, 100000. The copy was
made ma h by NJ MT !, ARROYO for the Lagislatnre and
was clerk Of the House, ever since Wv
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, April q, / a. m-For the
Gulf States. stationary, followed by falling
barometer, northeast to southeast winds,
partly cloudy weather; and tn the South
west, possibly occasional rain.
For the Tennessee and Ohio valley and the
lake region, rising, followed by stationary or
falling barometer, slightly warmer, north
east to southeast winds, clear, followed by
partly cloudy weather.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Mis-
souri, valley, falling barometer, warmer
southeast to southwest winds, cloudy weather
and numerous rains, followed in the western
portions by cooler westerly winds and possi-
bly, rising barometer. The rivers will gen
orally rise.
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FIR AsCE.
koss OF Cavalry Horses by the Glanders,

PARIS, April 2o.--The epidemic Of glanders'
(which has prevailed for some time past In the
kayalry stables OF Lyons has reached such a
bitch, In spite OF the efforts OF the veterinary
surgeons, that the military authorities have
Eierided to send the hussars and curassiers into
lamp before the usual period. 1t is estimated
that the value Of the horses attacked by the
.ma,ady which have been slaughtered, Is not
less than 400, 900 francs.
BLANQTI's ELECTION TO TIE ASSEMBLY.
PARIS, April 20.-M. Blanqui. who is seven
ty-tour years of age and who has wasted one
half his life within walls Of various prisons,
khas been elected by the ultra Radicals to the
Chamber OF Deputies from Bordeaux. Con-
EIderable excitement has been created in Re-
publican ranks by Nj. Blanquis election,
Is he Is by law Ineligible, being under SEN
hence depriying him Of civil and political
riphtG
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PRACTICAL REED.
He Would Have Murders. d His wife save
for the Police.


Edward Reed thought at one time-but that
was many years ago-that he would slide down
the hill of life easier II he had partner, SO he
Joined hands with specimen OF African de-
scent whose name was Josephine.
During the course of events Reed saw that he
had made a mistake. and was convinced that he
could go 1t alone better. and. looking at 1t from
a financial point Of view. cheaper. But how to
get rid Of Josephine puzzled him. To invoke
the aid Of the courts in the way Of divorce was
expensive-a funeral was cheaper.
After making up his mind that he could stand
the expense OF funeral, he set last night apart
gel. - 'AA
At the hour Of he bore down upon her. cary
Ing knife in hand at his domicie, No. 81 Gray
1er street, and was just In the act OF severinR
the link that bound her to this world, when Ofi-
Ger Mccarthy put In an appearance, and collar
the charge Of assauting his wife with o danger
GUS weapon with intent to murder her.
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Ing the heaviest business houses, nOtels, Lele-
graph office, newspaper Offices, MnsoIlc
Three hundred families are destitute az ana two
thousand people a, q without shelter. Inc loss
Is estimated to be nearly two million dollars.
MYSTERY.
SPARTA. Wis, April 2o.-There is consider
able excitement consequent upon the i1nd1nK
OF the dead body OF twelve-year Old boy,
named Lytle partially burned and partially
eaten by hogs. The boy had been at work
grnbbing on the Wagner farm. His father
refused him supper until more work had been
accomplished. The boy returned to the field,
and was not again seen until his body was
found last night.
GEN. DIx's CONDITION.
NEW YORK. April 2o-At 8 80 tonight the
condition OF Gen. John "A. Dix was unchanged.
A large number OF visitors called during the
day to inquire after the Generals condition.
His physicians state that his death is only a
question OF a few hours.
NEW YoRK, April 81, 80 a. m.-Gen. John
A. Dix is sleeping quietly, and bis physicians
say that from his we'll known vitality he may
live forty-eight or tifty-six hours longer.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT MERCHANT.
RICHMOND, April 2o.-Samuel M. Price, an
old and highlylrespected dry goods merchant,
died last evening.
FIRE AT THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO WORK
SHOPS.
The loss by the fire of the Chesapeake and
Ohio workshops Is very heavy, upon which
there is insurance Of only $4,000. A sleeping
car was destroyed, valued at $4,000, and q
large number of workmen are temporarily
thrown out of employment
H#@iRo CELEBRATION.
The colored people will celebrate the adop-
tion of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fif-
teenth amendments tomorrow.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION CASES.
CHARLESTON, April 2o-The grand jury OF
the United States court have commenced
trials yesterday, they presented a true bill
In the following election cases:
Geo. E. Prickert, W. r. Caskey and w. A.
Loundes, for making false certificates Of the
Morhand and w. A. Fishburn for refusing to
receive the vote Of persons entitled to vote
w. j. Watson, for obstructing q deputy mar
shall, and L. d. Fell, for violation Of duty as
officer Of election. This is only an initiatory
batch. Government officials are pressing
trials with vigor.
THE Loss OF A STEAMSHIP.
PORTLAND, Oregon April 2o.-The steam
ship Great Republic, which went ashore or
the Columbia river bar, near Astoria, is
rapidly going to pieces. Her passengers and
crew were all landed at Astoria. The vessel
was out Of her course and attempted to enter
the port during the night.
A ST. LOUIS FIRE.
ST.. LOUIS, April 2O.-The Missouri street
railroad car sheds, on Olive street, were
completely destroyed BY fire at an early hour
this evening. The building was a large two
story brick, the second story being occupied
by the families Of the employees of the com
pany. All the furniture belonging to these,
fifteen in all, were burned. Thirteen cars
were consumed, the most Of which were small
ones, and had just been turned in for the
night few minutes before the alarm. The
loss is roughly estimated at $4,000; insured
for two-thirtis OF that amount.
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FIRE At NAPoLEoNyILLE.

Quite confagration, involving great loss OF
property, occurred in the town OF Napoleon
Vile, In the parish OF Assumption. on the
eighteenth instant the particulars OF which are
related in the following letter from our corre-
spondent;
ASSUMPTION, April 10, 1879.
To the Editor of the Democrat:
Our village tNapoleonville) was unfortunately
visited by terrible fire last night at about
half past 10 o'clock. It broke out at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Gaudin. burning the whole block
up to Mr.. Louis Pefferri's store, consuming
Mrs. Gaudins store and residence, Mr.. Pierre
Juleat's coffee house and Mr.. Jean Merle's store
and residence. all Of which were uninsured.
MIR. Jean Gonau's residence, drug store and
out-buildings were insured for $4,000 The bar
ber shop Of Louis Pefferri. his residence. store,
iee-house and out-buildings were all burned
down-insured for s3eeo
The Odd Fellows Hall, the shoe store and
bakery were all burned TO the ground.
Our little fire engine did noble duty. and the
citizens and colored people from the village
and adjoining plantations worked manfullY.
and deserve the thanks Of this community.
III r. IT.
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To the Editor of the Democrat:
LOUISIANA BOAT CLUB,

At the annual meeting Of the Louisiana Boat
Club. held at their house on Bayou st. John.
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
Ing term:
vice = saes4 aa asn
Chas. f. Claiborr o. treasurer. Bernard Tre-
moulet. captain; Frank E. Bernard. @. MasDe-
70 and Sidney Lanaux. trustees
The members are now praeticing for the an
nual regatta, which takes place on the seventh
of May.
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whenever cease to lover What? shadines

Have you got any brains under your hat? If
you are man of sense you will not run the
risk OF cholera, dysentery or any of those
choleric disorders which kill SO many. when
by few reasonable precautions you can avoid
all danger. Be cleanly. be careful of your Diet
but above all. keep the system In a healthy
state. Do this by using Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
which purlfes the blood. stimulates digestion
and gives tone and strength to the stomach.
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CONVENTION TALK.

There will be no unnecessary delay IN the Or
ganization of the convention as the caucus will
almost certainly decide on the principal officers
Of the body when it assemblies this morning
There is but little doubt that the Hon. L. A.
Wiltz will be chairman of the convention. and
his election will take place at the earliest pos
sible gstae of the proceedings to-day. sThere
can be no predictions as to the candidates for
the other positions.
The question as to whatRill be done with the
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HERl MANY.
onno.itton to tie New Tariff.

| BERLIN, April 20.-The excitement against
Die new tariff as the time May y for the read
ng Of the bill IN the Reichstag approaches Is
Increasing. All commercial boards and indus
trial societies throughout Germany have held
meetings and discussed minutely the details
which affect their several branches of trade,
Ind have passed resolutions in favor OF free
rade and prepared petitions against the bill.
4 Russia has begun to consider the necessity
d precautionary measures against the pro-
ected German tax on corn.
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hrewen sermon of the Rev. George
PentecOst.

|aFeWeII seFmNh OF THE HtV. EeOFse
PentecOst.
CHIcAGo, April 2o.-Rev. George T. Pente-
kst, the Boston evangelist, who with Mr.
tebbins. the singer, has been holding re
val services in some OF the principal
urches Of the city during the winter, gave
closing sermon tonight in Moody's
hurch, and goes hence to Minneapolis.
THE COMMUNISTS PARADE.
about 1000 Communists, partially uniformed
hd armed, turned out to-day and paraded
d streets bearing banners with Inscriptions
nouncing the militia bill now pending be-
Re the Illinois Legislature. Ii this PHI goes
10 effect, it will prohibit any armed organl-
tons except the regular State militia.
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LishtnInktCfane.

By the Great Jacksen roAe Forty fhours to
Chicago. Thirty houss to stAALoui4 and the
quickest time made to New YorkA pnly line
to Nashville. Louisville and CincinnAtA
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AN ART DISCOVERY.

The romance of art receives another addl-
bn BY an important discovery just made
Re. a picture, brought to the city nine
tars ago by the late Chas; Bodmann, has
en examined by experts and pronounced
prk Of Couturier, the celebrated Frencn
fist. It has hung neglected In counting
ON since it was brought here.
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At7:45 o'clock Saturday night the steamboat
Corona lying at the foot of Peter street Algiers-
took fire from sparks from the chimney Of the
cooR-house. The flames were discovered by
the watchman OF the boat. and extinguished
with little if any damage.
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INl,I
The King Of Rurmah Obstinate.

April 90. A dispatch from Cal
tia says that the King Of Burmah refuses
listen to any Of the British proposals for
g settlement of their troubles.
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ENGLAND.
sssnning of the English Championship
M Pedestrian Match.

MEDoN, April 20.-The six days walking
nlheTeh for the long distance championship OF
England, commenced at Agricultural hall,
|Iglington, this morning. The contestants
.are Gorkey, Blower, Brown, Hazel and Z. 2.
weston, the American. No man will receive
|hnything that does not make 45o miles.
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Always ready, need no cooking-shadines,
Fire on n Steamboat

You can subdue all cholaric diseases by the
use OF Reeds Gilt Edge ToI&c
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A bobtail picnic-O One without shadines.

Nothing else will effect cure in fever anG
ague and liver complaint SO quickly as Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
destructive Fire Mt Eureka, NeV.-IWo
Thousand Pennle HOmeleas.

fday morning fire broke out at Eureka
plch destroyed third of the town, includ-