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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
DOWN AT THE COCKPIT.
Arrival OF the Birds for the Coming Grand
Main.

Yesterday was gala one at the Spanish COCK
Dit on Dumaine and Roman streets. Inc olu
building was jammed with an audience tnat was
composed OF all classes of society. Tneatrlcai
stars elbowed their way between veteran Span
ish cock fighters and impressarios struggled
for seats with excited Mexicanos. From the
pure Saxon down to the ebony black all shades
of color could be seen. from the nervous exclta-
bic Of the Gaul to the Emphatic of the Mon
Rolian, every temperament was at hand.
The first four fights were not very excltable.
but the last one was. It was between dark red
and a deep brown hennie. At the outset the
betting stood five to three on the dark red for It
Was known that his strain had wonderful
powers of endurance.
WHEN they were pitted both went to work
vieoronslv. the hennie showing fine striking
ousities whilst the cock evidenced a strong
bola on bis sunerior strength. In fifteen min
utss tho tide of battle seemed to change, for
tha rads RIGHT eve was knocked out and the
dann hrown taking advantage Of his blind side
wortas N much punishment The odds began
n chanpe now. and SIS to sl.50 was freely offered
without anv takers on the hennie. Bout aftel
bout thav tonight; the dark red. although receiv
inc haavv hlows. stood up with gameness ina
was remarked by all,
Roth were bleeding freely from neck anC
l.
head wounds. but neither showed tne ieds' uo
sire to give up the fight; in fact, the dark brown
whilst awaiting the call of time, stru.leu ~
towards the centre of the pit and eroweo lustils
for which he received round OF applause.
The fight was a long and hard one. pul alte'
thirty minutes struggle the dark red was takel
out with but little Of the vital spark left in MIN
Between the several fight the spectators au
iourned tn the stable adjoining the plt wner
ninety-seven of the lately arrived
KENTUCKY COCKS
were housed.
They are beautiful birds. some ol thein run
ming up to six pounds. of deep red with Al iul
chests. strong limbs and clear. QUICK eye ine
belong to the famous Huddleston strain. WHO
has won SO many victories in grand mains.
Their competitors. the shawl necKs, lrol
Georgia, have also arrived and are stauieu ~ !
private quarters on Dumaine street 70 tn
connoisseur they also present fine appearance
being powerful in limb and heavy In muscie,
On the evening of the twentieth. Thursda
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Sic, 900 Fire on Pearl street-Preparing
for the Funeral of Bayard Taylor.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-At 80 tonight a fire
broke out on the fourth floor of the six story
buildings, 538 and $40 Pearl street, occupied
by Henry Wilson Stein, a label cutter; loss
$4,000 The fire extended to the fifth floor,
occupied by A. S. Whedon, maker OF paper
boxes; loss $4,000; on the building the damage
was $4,000.
The first general rehearsal Of the German
singing societies, twenty-three in number,
who have united to receive the remains OF the
late Bayard Taylor, took place this afternoon
in the German assembly rooms, where over
200 voices were directed by James Harrison.
"At the Bier of Poet" composed by Carl
Sahrum, Is the name Of the dirge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
WASHINGTON.
POLITICAL SMALL TALK AT THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
A New signal system for the Merchant
Marine-Pobable Fate Of the brazilian
SubsIdy-Pi Places to be Provided tOr
Retiring Senator'S

subsidy Places to be Provided Tor
Retiring senators.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Commodore beau-
mond's new system of international signals
for the merchant marine has been adopted
by the Treasury Department, and Will be
supplied to all custom-houses for distrlou-
ton. 1t Is very simple and Inexpensive
system. the entire cost not exceeding twen-
ty-tive cents.
The Brazilian subsidy scheme, which few
days since seemed In fair way to get
through both houses, has had set back, and
1t is doubtful II 1t will pass either house dur
ing the present session.
It is stated tonight by gentleman who
has talked with the President on the subject
that he (the President) has changed his mind
about calling an executive session of the SEN
ate He will send all his nominations In
some time during the present week or in the
early part of next week.
The friends Of Senator Howe claim that his
name will be sent in for the Berlin mission.
1t Is asserted, on the other hand, THAT bens-
tor Wadlegh has the inside track for the po-
sitiOn.
1t is stated In the general talk about pro-
vidlng places for retiring Senators, that
Senator Oglesby will be sent as Minister to
Brazil, in place OF Mr.. Hilliard, to be re-
called.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
BOyINE TRIPLETS.

A few days ago beautiful Durham COW be-
longing to +. G.. Chamberlain. ESQ. OF the sixth
District, surprised her owner by giving birth
to three calves. all perfectly sound and well
formed. 1t Is rarely that such case occurs,
and we chronicle the event that our agrlcui-
tural friends may profit by Mr.. Chamberlain's
knowledge In breeding. All the calves are doing
we'll and give much promise.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
At FROGMOOR.
major WIN. Arms wins the Liiienthai
Gun.

Yesterday morning. at the Crescent City Kline
park the tenth contest for the Lilienthal cup
took place As 1t was known that many crack
shots would compete, q great many ladies ana
ventlemen were present almost up 10 tne
eose Of the contest which was decided at 9
o'clock.
Major VIM, Arms won the cup by score OF
a., The prize Is now his private property, ne
having won It twice already. He was closely
,ollowed BY Col H. y. Selph who scored 200:
one more shot would have made a tie.
The following was the individual score:
GAIT. sELPH.
500 yards. ....4 O554545 ; . S-69
sO1 yards. .....4445 5435 3 90 %. ooo
1000 yards. .,.4 s 5 5 ) 4 3 o-o'-% %0'
COL. GLYNN.
soo wards ds.osb55 554345 4-6s
sOo Yards 534553 345 80 So ,oo
,oon Yards. b5454554 s4 4-6s-l92
WILLIAM ARMS.
500 yards. s445454 4s55a54s s-s.
900 yards. 5A4455 45 SO go o-eo 90,
1900 yards. ass 5 81 10 . D o-o'- ]o'
@. ROBINSON.
soo vsrds s5s552445 go
sS9 Yards 454535455 05543 $50
100 Yards !. s 8 s g 3 g. % o O-4'-ie'
The total OF the score then stood: Arms 2ol
seInh 900. Robinson l67. Glynn 1872. Major
Arms was declared the winner. Messrs. Hol-
lingsworth, Malone and Renaud participated 10
the contest, but withdrew before their scoring
could count. This was the tenth competltion
for the Lilienthal cup. and now that MAJOR
Arms has won 1t three times. 1t has become his
property.
Several members Of the military companies o.
this city practiced at the 200 yard target.
The members of the New Orleans Gun Clut
practiced glass ball shooting. but no matcn tooh
place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Rhode Island Pronounces for Bayara.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 16.-The Providence
Press ERepublican) last evening, com msnting
on an article favorable to Mr.. Bayard for the
Presidency, says it is a significant fact that
Mr. Bayard Is well known In this State ON
account Of his relations, and everybody who
knows him at all admires him. Frankly, TX
the candidates in 1880 are Grant and Bayard,
1t is probable that Rhode Island will be an
uncertain State. Our leading men, not now
connected with politics. would support
Bayard as they once supported Bristow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
THE COUNTRY PRESS.
VIEWS OF THE COUNTRY PAPERS ON
LEADING TOPICS OF PUBLIC
INTEREST.
Injunction Against the General state
Fund.
Baton Rouge Capitolian.l

Baton Rouge Capitolian.l
The action of those judges and other inter-
ested parties, who have enjoined the payment
OF all warrants drawn against the general
fund of the State is as shining piece OF dis
interested patriotism t2l as 1t has been our
misfortune to notice for these many years
past. The principle of "me first" Is Illus
trated with the greatest unconcern as to the
need Of others. The unfortunate charitable
institutions, already SO parsimoniously pro-
vided for, are cut off altogether by
this heartless and selfish act. The
insane the blind, deaf and dumb, and other
sacred wards of the State, are left out in
cold to "paddIe their own canoe" until these
claimants, who are urging what they. con-
ceive to be privileges even above these insti-
tutiOns, have been satisfied.
1t is sad commentary, indeed, upon our
laws that the wheels OF government can thus
be arrested. and so injuriously. too, through
the innumerable crookednesses existing In
our codes. 1t is high time, indeed that some
check should be enacted, in order to prevent
the meddlesome chicanery Of our legislation
A revision of the laws is absolutely needed
so that this labyrinth In which we are con
stantly cropping may be rendered little
| brighter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
CHICAGO MATTERS.
~ c.,,,s n,.ea.e in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Dr DesHEaaei Etao Cn.rGe. rarGe
S4fss st tbj ty 6Rspfs9f as INSPECTED a head Of cattle
pese e This week he will have
Prentice Of the 6 ehf@Bs the Bes posted osen men
WIN w i've natf stock in the United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Accident ana Loss Of Property from q
Misplaced switch.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 16.-At the Illinois Central
and st. Louis Depot this morning, mis-
placed switch caused the incoming passenger
train to collide with an oil tank. The concus-
sion caused the oil to take fire, and fourteen
cars were badly burned; six Of them being
actually destroyed; four loaded with corn
were greatly damaged, and all the oil tanks
were burned. A car containing the furniture,
musical instruments, books, etc, OF George
H. Whitney, the organist, moving here from
Boston to take a position in the College OF
Music, was burned, and the entire contents
destroyed The loss amounts to $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
Damages In $40. 900 Against an Editor.

WEbKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 16.--An award OF
$4,000 damages was rendered yesterday
against A. A. Chase, editor of the Scranton
daily Times, in behalf Of w. II. Scranton,
plaintiff. The Times alleged that Scranton,
who led a body OF vigilants In 1877 against
the rioters OF the city OF Scranton, was a
murderer. Three men upon the rioting side
we're killed In the melee at that time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Bishop FOley's Case Assumes n New and
More DanKerOuH Form.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Bishop Foley's physi-
clans report that he has quite recovered from
bronchial pneumonia, but that typhoid
fever, in mild FORM has set In. The bish-
ops two brothers from Baltimore. who are
with him, are considerably alarmed at the
new aspect OF the case, fearing the compica-
ton OF diseases may result In typhoid pneu-
monia and prove fatal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
PERSONAL.

Our energetic friend Emile d. Levy. OF the
house of Leon Godchaux the great Canal street
clothier. left for the North last evening on his
annual spring trip In the interest OF the con-
cern. His good taste will manifest itself once
more when he returns with stock OF fresh
goods for spring and summer wear. We wish
him God speed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Successful Retreat Of Lord Chelmsford
Repnlse of Attacking ZnIMs.

LONDON, Feb 17-Fuler details from South
Africa show that Lord Chelmsford had sue
eessfully retreated, and at latest accounts
was at Pietor Maritzburg, consulting with
other commanders. The other columns had
repeatedly repulsed the attacks OF the Zulus
and had succeeded In keeping them off.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
stealing i'm Church.

For some time past complaints have been
made to Chief Of Police Boylan to the effect that
picked while attending mass at the Jesuits'
Church. Yesterday Aids Pecora and McDon--
ogh, who were Ia the church on the alert caught
two negro girls named Virginia Naring and
Amanda Moses in the act OF picking ladies
pockets who were engaged blessing themselves
at the fount of holy water.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Shooting mt n Thief.

AT about 10 o'clock Saturday night Of1ner
Perrin. Of the Seventh Precinct, fired four shots
Mt thief who was attempting to steal q globe
from the gas lamp corner of Arabela and Maga-
zine streets. I he thief dropped the globe. which
was brought to the station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

Chicago office into the new Custom House, but
there are rumors that he goes for other aud
more personal reasons 1t Is said that efforts
are being made by prominent politicians for
his removal, and giving the postofIice to
Alderman Raleigh. The fact that the latter
has withdrawn from the candidacy for Mayor
gives color to the report.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
suow storm-heports Concern.
,s,e the POstOffice.

CHICAGO. Feb. 16-It has been showing
,era most all day. There is prospect for a
heavy fall.
summoned to Washington last night, by
the Postmaster General. 1t Is presumed his
mission Is to arrange for the removal of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. II, a. m.-Indications
for Monday:
For the West Gulf States light rains, fol-
lowed by partly cloudy weather, variable
winds, shifting to the north and west, and
during Monday night rising barometer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Large Fire In Kingston, Ont.

| KINGSTON, Ont, Feb. 16-A fire broke out
early this morning In the large boot and shoe
| factory of George Offerd & Co., in this city.
| The building and contents were totally de-
stroyed. Loss, $35 900; insurance on machin-
| cry and stock, $40, 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Removed to the Hospital.

Samuel Granger. who was knocked down and
severely injured on the sixth instant by ear NO.
Q of the Tchou pitoulas street line was yester-
day removed from the Burgess House. on
Girod street to the Charity Hospital
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

On the fifth day Of last January,a boy named
Henry Benders. residing with his parents at
No 75 Josephine street. was bitten by rabld
dog. As the wound appeared slight. and as the
child did not complain Of it, no attention was
maid to him. On the thirteenth instant he was
taken sick, and "a he did not appear seriously
in, q physician was not called In. On the Ill
teenth instant DIR. Oscar Holthotf was called In.
of hydrophObia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
IiI-Fated Aurora.

The steamship Margaret, which arrived ut
this port Saturday night had on board the mate
and eight of the crew of the Ill. .fated bark
Aurora whi was wrecked off the coast OF
Florida on Monday. the tenth instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
The Last Of DIR. Gray.

Coroner Markey yesterday morning viewed
the body OF DR. q. III. Gray. who committed sui
eide ut midnight Saturday at the St Charles
Hotel. and the jury returned verdict OF volun,
tary suicide. The body was last evening buried
nv tha pitv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

At about $3.50 o'clock Sunday morning a tEe
broke out In the building occupied Dy me
New Orleans. Florida and Havana aaaa steamship Y
Charles and Camp. and damaged the building
to the amount Of $500. The flames were eA-
tinRuished by the Rampant Babcock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

Go to Blackman's College. No. 131 Carondele
street, for business education.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Dead at Last,

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck d
Co., corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Death of a wealthy Cincinnati Distiner.

OF james w. Gaf, recently deceased, died
this afternoon from paralysis. The deceased
was engaged in the distillery business here
and in New York, and Was man 0I large
wealth.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Accidentally shot Himself.

At O'Clock yesterday morning a newspoy.
AIMED John Lucy, while careless handing
oistoI at the corner of Gravier and camp
streets accidentally shot himself in the face IN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
A Collision.

AT quarter past o'clock yesterday, the steam
boat A, 2. Kouns collided with the barge Belle
Branock. lying at the head of Girod street. and
slightly damaged it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

All diseases arising from a disordered stom'
ach yield at once to Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
FRANCE.


PARIS, Feb. 16.-A large free trade meeting
was held here to-day, at which M. Jules
Simon delivered q lengthy speech.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

I'm weary of the food have to eat Tr1
Shadines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

The man yidale Goguely. who attempted 70
| commit suicide on the fourteenth instant by
| shooting himself in the head with pistol dieG
| from the effects OF the wound at half-past
viewed the body. and the verdict Of the jury was
i cIria
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

The best and purest medicine In the mar.
ket for fever and ague is Reeds Gilt Edg'
Tonic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

next. the grand main will commence. and 1t Is
expected that there will be a very large crowd
present and heavy money laid on each fight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
HydrOphObia.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is agreeable, whole
some and invigorating. and its purity is guar
anteed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck d
Co.. corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
NEW ORLEANS, MONDAY. FEBRUARY

Hicting a severe though not dangerous
wound. He was removed to the Hospital by
rrtn ID
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck q
Co., corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic builds up all who hav'
been reduced and weakened by sickness.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
Fire.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures indigestion anc
ali disorders OF the stomach.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

Vianis delicious-Shadines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17

Chew Jackson's best sweet pss5 tobacco. IL
The Republican journal., 1879-05-15

An Oil City man went home with a
heavy heart and parcel under his arm.
He tainted as he reached the Threshold
and the brown paper parcel fell on the
floor When he recovered sufficiently to
speak he said, pointing to the bundle,
Save it, Maria. save it. mortgaged
the house to get it," The wife cautious
ly picked it up, and sat down and cried
when she saw that it was pound Of early
vegetables. "To think" said she be-
tween her sobs, that you should have
bought that stuff when wanted a dia-
mond ring"
The Republican journal., 1879-05-15

Canada is getting excited, too over the
Chinese question. 1t was stated in re-
cent debate in the Canadian Parliament
that the Chinese population Of British
Columbia is six thousand. or about one
fourth Of the population OF that province,
excluding Indians, and that a Chinaman
lives there on from ten to twenty five
cents day, while white laborer requires
from fifty cents to one dollar. Canadians
think that "the Chinese must 60
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-09

to support him and reorgsnize the club before
election day. Butterworth paid me &5 or e6.
which I distributed among the boys. After
Sayler was nominated in 1873, the club re-
ceived $50 from the D. m0cratic campaign COM
mittee The club was disbanded two days be-
fore the election.
To Mr.. Girard-Think it was about week
before the last election that met Sayler, and
he promised me 800 if worked for him to se-
cure the club for him. He also told me to
come over to his Office next day. and he would
give me a couple of hundred dollars.
Morris Mooney testified: Came from Coving-
ton with squad of six men to keep outsiders
from Covington from voting. Watched for .
week before election but Jaw no colonizinR.
Mr.. ButterwOrth said the defense would
probably conclude their testimony tomorrow.
Mr.. Conger stated that before the committee
left the city he wanted the memoralists put on
the stand.
MI. Kenna replied that the prosecution ad-
mitted that the memoralists knew nothing of
their own knowledge and Mr.. Butterworth ex.
pressed willingness to waive the privilege Of
calling them. Adjourned till tomorrow.
Gen. Banning examined, said when he was
first nominated FIR Congress against Hayes he
was assessed and paid $500; ia the campaign
against Stevenson 1880; in the campaign
against Matthews $1,000. Besides this spent
money among the saloons foe hands for politi-
cal meetings, hired men to hold tickets for the
polls, and in various ways have paid men to
work for me. Republicans have worked for
me and spent money for me. Have paid ex-
penses of Republicans working for me. 1t is
customary for Democrats to hire Republicans
who are favorable to their candidacy to work
for them. May have expended ii one cam
paign $4,000 or $4,000 above my assessment.
Theo. Cook testified Am familiar with the
conduct of campaigns. Money is spent by
committees for hiring speakers, erecting
stands, bands of music and holding tickets.
Have employed persons of opposing political
parties to hold tickets Regard it as a legiti-
mate use of money. My expenses "a Con.
gressional candidate gin 1866 were $4,000. I
knew could not be elected. The election of
1878 passed off without trouble. Have paid
money to men whom did not personally
know. Paid laboring mon So to SIS to hold
tickets and importune voters. If was can
didate and Republican should come to me
and say he would support my opponent would
pay him if he was man of influence.
Would not buy mans vote. If I thought
frauds were premeditated against me and I
knew man who could prevent them would
employ him, no matter who he was.