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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15

tChaffee County (Col) Tfmes.I
A short distance from Buena Vista Is cave
Inhabited by spiders, which are different from
other spiders by their enormous size. and quite
useful to the needy people of that vicinity
The cave was discovered last December by a
party of sight-seekers, and the spiders and
their work witnessed On entering the cave
one Is struck by the funny looking webs that
meet their eyes. They are worked for all the
world like webs Of other SPIDERS but every
fibre is ten times as large as the ones woven
by ordinary spiders. On passing on farther
into the cave the spiders are encountered.
They are about the size Of small birds, and
make a strange sound while weaving their
web. The webs are so tough and the fbres SO
large that 1t Is almost an impossibility to
break down web. Some four weeks ago,
while looking at the cave, miner got to ex-
amining the webs. Their strands were about
the size OF a No. IL thread, and he thought
that theyscould be used for thread. Having
needle In his possession he broke off one of the
strands, and found that 1t just lit. Sewing on
loose button to test the efficacy, he found it
as strong as silk thread, and that 1t answered
his everypurpose. Since then the people have
iocked In and carried away hosts of the webs,
but the spiders do not appear to object In the
least. There is some talk among capitalists
of starting thread factory there and using
the webs for thread.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15
Z. 1891 JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 1891 JOINT RESOLUTION
Asking for an appropriation by Congress for
the purpose of making the Amite river,
from Thompson's bridge to it's mouth,
ing logs, etc, with view to facilitating
commerce In the Florida parishes Of Lou
isiana.
Whereas, there are large areas OF finely
timbered and fertile lands lying on or near
the Amte river, In the parishes of East Fe-
liciana, st. Helena. East Baton Rouge, AS
cension and Ltvington, said lands being COW
cred with cypress, pine, gum, oak and other
kinds OF hard wood, which cannot be brought
into market unless the distractions In said
stream are removed. and navigation for Hat
and keel boats rendered easy to its mouth,
and thence to New Orleans; and
Whereas, The United States government
made survey In the fall of 1879 OF said river
from Thompson's bridge to its mouth; and
Whereas the navigation of the Amite river
would greatly facilitate the commerce and
more fully develop the resources of large
valuable timber said river furnishes the only
means of transportation; and
Whereas, there are logs, snags, and other
distractions In said river which prevent the
navigation thereof; therefore,
Be ii Resolued by the General Assembly of
The State of Louisiana, That our Senators and
Representatives In Congress be and they are
hereby requested to urge upon Congress the
passage OF an act requiring the Federal gov
ernment, through the proper department, to
take measures for the removal of all obstruc-
tions In said river, from Thompson's bridge,
in the parish of st. Helena, to It's mouth, so
as to render 1t navlgable to keel and fatboats,
and appropriating sum sufficient for that
purpose.
Be 1t further Resolyed, That the Governor
Is hereby requested and authorized to forward
a copy of these resolutions to our Senators
and Representatives in Congress imme-
diately after Its promulgation.
r. N. OGDEN,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
s. d. MCENERY,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April TO- 1880.
LOUIS A. WILTZ,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY APRIL Is 1Ss

that purpose, Immediately up IN the Iestab-
lishment Of said chairs In said u. 1iversities.
SEQ. g. Be IL further Resotueo'' etc. That
copies OF these resolutions be for, varded by
the Governor to our Senators and Is. spresent-
tlves In Congress, and to the presl. tents OF
the aforesaid universities
r. N. OGDEN,
Speaker OF the House OF representa- Ives
s. d. MOENERY,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF 1he
Senate.
Approved April 10, $780,
LOUIS A. WILTZ,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
true copy:
Will. A. STRONG.
Secretary of State.
No. A1.l CONCURRENT RESOLUTION,
Returning to J. M. Moore the Babeock fire ex-
tinguishers, and other apparatus con-
nected Herewith, at present In the State
House.
Be IL enacted by The General Assembly of
the State of Louisiana. That the Babcock fire
extinguishers and other apparatus Herewith
connected, at present In the State House. be
returned to J. B. Moore, of New Orleans.
II. N OGDEN,
Speaker of the House of representatives.
S. ID. NCENERY,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Approved April 10, 1880.
LOUIS A. WILTZ,
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana.
true copy:
WILL. A. STRONG.
Secretary of State
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15
No. 1881 JOINT RESOLUTION

Requesting our Senators and Repreresenta-
tlves In Congress to secure sufficient
appropriation to improve the navigation
OF Red river, In the commercial interests
of the States OF Arkansas, Texas and
Louisiana and the Iudian Nation.
Whereas, large portion of the Indian Ter
ritorv and OF the States OF Arkansas, Texas
and Louisiana are dependent upon the Red
river Tor cheap commercial intercourse; and
Whereas the present difficult and danger
Gus navigation OF said river causes annually
an immense loss to the planting, commercial
and steamboat interests by preventing the
removal OF crops and the consequent exchange
and return OF commercial commodities; and
Whereas, obstructions to navigation are
CAUSED by overhanglng Der and from pro-
jectlDg logs from the banks, caused by the
oaving and deepening of the river In many
places since the removal OF the raft; by the
many snags and wrecks OF boats and other
obstructions In the channel; !; by the formation
OF such bars at certain places; by the falls OF
said river near Alexandria, and by the mud
deposits at It's mouth where 1t flows Into the
Mississippi; and
Whereas, 1t Is highly important that the
said obstructlons or any other that may be
detrimental to the navigation of said river be
removed therefore, be 1t
RESOLVED by the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, That our Senators be In
strueted, aud our Representatives In Con-
gress be requested, to urge the passage OF an
act making the following appropriations for
the improvement of the navigation of Red
river, to wit:
Two hundred thousand dollars for the re-
moval OF the mud deposits at the outlet of
Red river into the Mississippi.
One hundred thousand dollars for the I'M
provement OF the falls above Alexandria, by
the construction of wing dams, or the entire
removal of said falls.
One hundred thousand dollars for the Inn
provement OF said river from above the falls
to the city of Shreveport, Louisiana.
One hundred thousand dollars for the Inn
provement of said river from Shreveport,
Louisiana, to the head of navigation on the
same
Z. N. OGDEN,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives.
S. d. MoENERY,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April 10, 1880.
LOUIS A. WILTZ,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary OF State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENROLMENT
Private Secretary,

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENROLMENT.
Mr., Kidd, chairman of the Committee on
Enrolment, submitted the following report !:
NEW ORLEANS, April 10, 1880.
To the President and Members of the Senate:
respectfully report
Senate bill No. 1873,
An act to amend and re-enact act No. II of
the General Assembly of 1876, being entitled
act No. g." approved February a, 1871, styled
"An act to provide for the supplying the loss Of
public records and other papers consumed by
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15

Thirty attempts were made against Louis
Philippes life. Seven of them have become
historical, and are set down among the rec
shot by Bergeron; 1885, Internal machine by
Fieschi; 1886, pistol shot by Albaud; same
year, another pistol shot by Mennler; 1S40, a
gun shot by Darmes; 1916, rifle shot by
Pierre Leconte; and in 1916, pistol shot by
one Joseph Henri, who, while the King is as
suring the crowd that he is unhurt, fires again,
and again misses him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15
1864 --EsTABLIsHED------1S64
D. MORIARTY,

Nos 249. 25l, 253, 255 and 257 PoVdras st.
r HAVE IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE. A
4 very q ne lot OF Bed and White California
Wines. which will be sold at the old price OF 55
cents per gallon. mhl7 Inn
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-15

Hester Presbury died In Baltimore on Sat
urday, at the age of 125 years. One Of her
daughters, now living. Is nearly 100 years old.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
4 Novel DUel.

A novel kind of duel was fought late
ly in Indian Territory, near Atoka, be-
tween two Mexicans, cattle drivers, re-
turning home from drive to Colorado.
One was Don JUAN DE LA CRUzE, the
other PEDRO GARCIA, and both were in
love with the same wOman-a circum-
ance not conGned TO Mexico. While
discussing their claims to the posses
sion of ftheir mistress, they quarreled-
Uf course-and declared in the hottest
of hot blood that the world was not big
enough for both Of them. They deter
mined, therefore, that one of them must
be extinguished, and were on the point
of an encounter with revolvers, when
common friends interfered, and persua-
ded them to adopt the native weapon
the lariat or lasso. Having their posi-
tion on the open prairie, at a certain
distance apart, they wheeled their
horses-they were finely mounted and
dashed toward ons another, lariats
snugly in hand, and crouohing on sad
die to avoid the flying moose. The las
sos were simultaneously cas-. CRUZ
missed his aim; but GARCIA's lariat fell
with unerring precision over the head
of his adversary, who was jerked to the
ground with the intent to break his
neck. Cruz, fortunately, was thrown
on his side, and would have been drag
ged to death-for the horses were at
full speed-had not the lasso snapped
with the sudden strain. As it was, he
was 30 seriously hurt as to be uncon-
scious, and he may not recover.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
To get RIA or I1ause Pests.

+ Hot alum water Is a recent sugges'
lon as an insecticide. II will destroy
ID and black ants, cockroaches, chinch'
bugs, spiders, and all the crawling
lists which infest our houses:
Take two pounds Of alum and dis
,blve il in three or four quarts of boil
bg water; let it stand on the FIRE till
be alum disappears; then apply il
fith a brush while nearly boiling ho'
! every joint and crevice in your clio
kts, bedstead, pantry shelves, aud tht
Ike. Brush the crevices in the flooi
h the skirting or mop boards, II you
Inspect that they harbor vermin. Il
b whitewashing a ceiling, plenty OF
lum is added to the lime, it will serve
y keep insects at distance. Cock
baCheJ will flee the paint which. has
.eh in cool alum water. Sugar bar
els and boxes can be freed from ants
" drawing a chalk mark just around
y be edge OF the top of them. The mark
bust be uubrOken, or they will creep
|ver il; but continuous chalk mark
\ alf an inch in width will set their de-
relations at naught. Powdered alan
i borax will keep the chinch bug at a
lspsctable distance, aud travellers
|lould always carry a package in their
and bags, TO scatter over and under
leir pillows, in place where they have
'eason 20 suspect the presence of such
bsd-trllOTs.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
The AlmshOuse Supplies.

The Supply Committee OF the Trus
teas of the Poor, at their meeting at tn,
Almshouse on Saturday, awarded thu
contracts for supplies for the ensuing
three months. The list is given below
the rices being annexed, except il
cases where the articles furnished arr
too numerous to be given:
Bread-R. R. Griffith, 81 cents pei
pound.
Beef-eeorge Abele, roasts, cents
soup meats, 5 cents, salt meats, 5 cents
steak, 8 cents.
Mutton aud veal-George Beason, a.
and s cents, respectively.
Salt meats-Eising & Lang.
Dry Goods-P. Campbell and vii.
liam Huber.
Tobacco-Wm. Fl. Robinson.
Drugs--S. +. Ware.
Boots and shoes-J. r. Walker.
Clothing-(Optional with the Super
intendent.)
Hats and caps-Charles + Dubell.
Hardware--Samuel Hanna.
Liquors-William Jack.
Groceries-Peter J. Ford and James
O'Donnell.
Stoves and tinware-R. Morrison.
Plumbing--Wm. s. Watt.
Blacksmithing-P. Welsh.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
CnnI IOiL Asa Hair RestOrer.

The Downingtown Archive relates o
! tal genuine cure through the agency
the ordinary illuminating coal oil
such as we all use every night of our
VS. Soma six or seven years since,
NaS Mamie Gordon, of Downingtown,
ben little girl, for some entirely uu.
iccsuntable reason, lost all the hair
kom her head. Without having had
4 1pv sickness, met with any accident,
BAD with 10 apparent reason whatever,
Ter hair b4eau falling out and ccntin'
led doing so until she was entirely
bald, not even hair to be discovered
" the use Of a magnifying glass. She
Is lost her eyebrows.
Ever y rene " hea d of was tri d in
yiin, until htlemoTe than a year aga
gentleman stopping at her home told
y how his fathers head that had been
haId for twenty years had unexpected
'nd without solicitation bsCame covered
nth natural growth Of hair, without
ry promotion except the occasional
Fclden' al application ofcoal oil, among
ghich ho worked. Mamie and Ler
fi-Ids, nOT almost disheartened, and
r. hopeful, were induced to make tie
4 Epg'imspt, and began to apply the
4 Every few days, and now the result
quite satisfactory. She has lain
flde all aril ial covering for her head
pa she is the poss4ssor OF fine grow
Rg crop Of natural hair.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Under the sneriH,s Hammer.

Sheriff Pyle sold the following prop
critics at the Lafayette Hotel, Saturday
afternoon:
A lot OF land in ChriStiana Hundred
at Brown street and Fifth avenne, own
ed by Thos. L. Sheath, to J. C. Patter
son, for S25.
A lot Of land, 62x75 feet, on Redmond
street between Fifth end Sixth streets
owned by Thos. L. Sheath, to John C
Patterson, for $25.
A lot of land, l00x125 feet, on Rod
mond street, near Third, owned by
Emile Walther, to Joseph StOckle, foI
1915.
A lot, with brick stable and two
story dwelling house, on the northeast
corner of Taylor and Kirkwood street
owned by Solomon Cook and others. Il
Equitable Loan Association, for $50.
A lot of land and three-story brick
dwelling thereon situated on the south
east corner Of Eleventh and Tatnall
streets, owned by Frank D. Turner, tc
J. J. Gallagher, for $1,000, subject to
mortgages.
A lot of land 22x80 feet, at the Ken
net road and Riddle street, owned by
Thomas B. Hizar, to L. Farmer, fol
1925
The lot 17x63 feet and two-story
frame house on the southwest cornsr o.
Church and Curlet streets, owned by
Solomon Cook, to Equitable Loan fol
G50
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
CanRraRR.

IN the U. S. House of Representatives
I "a ,urday, Mr.. Keller, of Ohio, pre-
Pnted petition of Jere HARRISON, rel
ave to his contest against Charles NJ.
peljy, from the Fourth District of AL
pa'na, and asked that it 10 printed
pa referred to the Committee on Eec-
Ep.n', which was agreed to. The Pc
Elon alleges that the Mayor Of Selma
pa other officers have refused to take
positions in Harlson's case; that the
l''ers witnesses have been imprisoned
/ 'rumped-up, charges, and that Shell
y bribed the officers of election Of
Pund's county to refuse to sign the re-
pfn' there. He asks an Investigation
congress. A resolution was adop.
H. asking information of the Secreta-
ol War in regard to army officers not
! duty with their regiments and corps.
'er eulogies on the late Representa-
C7 Clerk, Of Iowa, the House adjourn
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Our City's Growth.
The following building permits were

The following building permits were
granted during the present month:
George A. Chadwick, addition to
dwelling, north east corner Maryland
Avenue and Logan street.
Wm. Stewart, one house, east side Of
King, between Second and Third street.
Delaware Western R. R. Co., freight
house, west of Shipley. between Water
street and Christiana river.
Peter Wood, one house, north east
corner of Taylor and Pine streets.
James C. Twaddell, stable south side
of Eleventh street, between Lincoln and
Union.
Bailey & Hughes, two houses, north
side of Chestnut street, between Van
Buren, and Harrison. ..sssss
Catharine Parroll, one house, south
side of Third street, between VauBuren
and Harrison.
Isaac Harper, one house, north west
corner of Maryland avenue and Beech
street.
Alfred George Gale, one house north
west side Of Anchorage street, between
Oak and Stroud streets.
Millard T. Poole, three houses, on the
south side of Sixth street, between Madi-
son and Monroe.
The above shows total of thirteen
building permits granted during the
past month, an increase over that of
December, when only six permits were
granted.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02

booked for Representative from this
city, Mingled with the crowd with dem
ocrst looks, as II debating whether he
had not better postpoas his candidacy
for some more propitious time.
Sheriff Pyle looked in upon the scene
few minutes as If he was glad his else
tion did not depand on next falls vote.
Ex-Councilman Norton, who wants TO
be Levy Courtman looked blue as he
passed by.
Mr.. Allen who fills a seat in the City
Council passed by, but "Gus" O'Don-
nell aud other Dsnocratic repsaters not
being in that crowd, he did not stop.
Esq. Frazer would nov and then
come from his Office TO the stairs and
look down on the curious sight, and
then go back to put his office in order
for next septembsr's 'deslooge."
The Police didn't care q picay
for Mayor Almond holds over two years
vet,
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
NOT Harmed No Far.

Samuel Townsend, Esq, writing t.
the Gazette" in regard to the peach
buds says:
$50 far in this nsighborhood, the
buds are right, there is no swelling o.
any account. We have had an open
January, but not as warm and clear as
| have seen. The ground is wet and
cold; nights long and frost three, four
or five nights in the week. AS the
days get longer and warmer in Fsbru-
ary, there will be more danger. How
ever The peach crop is q lottery fol
four or five months, January, Febru-
ary, March, April, May and ten days
in June. We have passed one month,
(January,) in splendid condition and
there yet remains four other months to
take chances on. February may be
cooler, if so the buds can stand it if it
makes ice five inches thick"
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Hear1ng's sunday Morning.

Robert Johnson who says he cana
from Newark to visit his uncle in this
city, vas unable to find him and as a
consequence became very drunk. The
prisoner pleaded to get off, promising to
return at once to Newark; he was fined
80 cents and costs.
Daniel White, COL, for being disor-
derly was arrested late Saturday night
by officer Boster. The prisoner stated
that he knew nothing about the charge,
when His Honor imposed a penalty of
81 and costs.
A middle aged man for being drunk,
was fined so cents and costs.
There we're no cases last evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
ACADEMY OF VISITATION.
An Entertainment for its BeneG

a. bOE DNtchs
On Wednesday evening the enter
tainment to be given by the young peo-
pie of this city to the Acadelnyof Visi.
tatioD will come off. Prof. Murdock
will give rscitations which will be fol-
lowed by music by the Millard Club.
Mr.. James Murphy will give a rendi-
ton of Shamus O'Brien followed by
tablesux formed by number Of young
ladies and gentlemen. There will be
two farces: A Kiss in the Dark and
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter White. / he char
acters in the former are taken by Miss
Lizzie Jordan, Miss Katie Jordan, Mr..
Ignatius O'Byrne, Mr.. Jas. McVey. In
the latter Eleanor Magarity, Miss Katie
O'Byrne, Miss Mary Bowe, Mr.. Francis
X. Msssick, Mr.. Ignatius O'Byrne, Mr..
Charles Reynolds, Jr., and Master John
Lirsey. Rehearsals are being held ev-
cry day aud every effort is being made
to make the affair success.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
The Event Of the season

On Friday evening, Feb. 8, the Pop
ular Micks will give their third grand
annual reception in Webster's Dancing
Academy, Masonic Hall. The Micks
under the leadership of Mr.. James f.
Early, will spare no pains nor expense
to insure the success of the affair, and
the devotees of Terpsichore can rely
on having an evening of pleasure in
the healthful recreation of tripping the
"light fantastic" Prof. Ritchie's Or
ehestra has been engaged and the music
for the grand march, as in past years,
will be composed expressly for the oc-
casion.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
sale of Reai Estate.

Mr.. J. 7. Heald sold at public sale
on Saturday, January 3lst. House No.
IL Robinson street, to Joseph l.. Car
psnter, for 81 $50: house No. IA Rob
inson street to John B. Hartman, for
$7,05. Stidham & Son were the auc-
tioneers. The bidding was quite spiri-
ted, and the indications are growing
demand for houses aud especially small
snes of from fvs to eight rooms.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Honor Medal.

The Wilmington Academy Silver
Honor Medal was awarded to Miss Mary
J. Taggart, at O'clock this morning,
she having received the highest aver
age during the past month out Of a
class of IS pupils. Her average was
SO 1l-l2. Defamation took place at 10
O'Clock at which two prizes we're award
ed. Miss Taggart was until late pu-
pill of No. l High School, The school
now numbers l0S students.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Attlne Police Court.

William Smith and Harrison Roth
we'll, two infants arrested for attemp.
ted robbery of John Wainright's store
were arrsigned on Saturday evening.
The Mayor reserved his decision.
George Christmas, colored, for assault
and battery on his wife, Sarah, was
yesterday morning required to pay s.
and costs. Three drunks and one dis
orderly were also disposed Of.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
W,arRA FuneFRl.

The funeral Of of Jacob Mills who
was killed at Twelfth and Walnut
streets by being run over by q cart la
den with bricks, was buried yesterday.
The Masons to the number Of 200 turned
out. There were about twenty-five
carriages in line together with large
attendance OF friends. Interment took
pl ace at the cemetery above Lincoln
street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Will Remove.

James Van Trump, plumber and gas
F'er at 722 Market street, will remove
'he N. W. corner OF Seventh and
Fange streets.
uso' Drake & Co., auctisneers at 814
Fafket s'reet, will remove to one of Mr..
, herdman's stores, on East Fourth
rect, near King.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02

sm4ltz has just got the kind Of ap-
lea YOU want. They are fresh stock
Ind all sound. II you want a bargain
mi early. No. Is L. 4th street.
II you want a good barrel of apples,
Ind cheap for the money, just try
.meli2, Is L. 4th street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Magnetic belief.

Taylor's Red Liniment and Magnetic
k.i.f for rheumatism, neuralgia,
Isadaohe, sprains and bruises, sold
.bolpsAle and retail by Taylor 4 Ful-
[r,on, Druggists aud Apothecaries,
2n2 King street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
SPECIAL MENTION.
Nal MAsqne.

/ oa Monday evening, February 9Th,
| ,rsnd masquerade ball will be held
,bs German Associations Hall,
tI.,dman Buildiug. As Lent Is ap-
k,o,cbing, the estimable and congen-
/ d rcstnrssr, Mr.. A. HsnSs, has con-
lei to give this grand bal masque,
mich occasion Prince Carnival and
4. st.d will make their appearance by
snscial request In honor Of the event.
frkets, sl 90, to be had Of the costum-
|, Ar.on Henzs, ia King street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
Entertainment.

uscAyoy's New Erinopion will be
.,rs,, in the Institute Hall ON Thurs
1 AZ nd Friday evenings Of this week.
fts putsrtainment will be nnder the
sn.prrs Ct the Knights Of st. Law.
,srr4 beneficial society. Tickets, rs
Emit, reserved seats, Is cents extra.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-02
The weather.

War Department, Office of the Chief
isra Officer, Washington, Feb. 2-l
N,
lld atoms for Monday-For the
LndIs States, clear or partly cloudy
Gather, northerly winds, shifting to
|Ast aud south, rising, followed by fall
bg barometer and slight changes In
Fmperature, followed during the night
! tne southern portion by threatening
Fsathsr and light snow or rain.