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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-03
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ISWVEU NNHV,F JHU9VVNUeUI
A visitor from Virginia City remarked the
other day, while viewing our town. that II
was strange that a progressive people, such
~ we have, should not think Of sinking arte-
slan wells. Several attempts Of the kind
have been made. and always with the one re-
sult-the striking of hot water at depth Of
from fifty feet down to the greatest depth yet
reaehed-ninety ieet. The water IL pretty
much Of the same nature 40 that Of mbont
Springs and other sections Of Nevada. 1t
when sprinkled with pepper and salt. Some
Of our people believe, though. that by passing
through this "hot water formation" cold
water would be reached at depth Of from $50
to 280 feet
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-03
the GOnt or n war.

The following official table Of the expendi-
tnre and loss OF resources occasioned by the
Franco German war has been drawn up.
War expenses, 1915, 900, 00Of.; indemnity to
Germany, 5,3l5.0oO. 000f: sustenance Of Ger
man troops, $4,000, OOof.; indemnities to de-
partments invaded, !, Asst 000, 000f,; loss Of re-
venue during the war and revenue OF Alsace-
Lorraine, 2.o24 200, 0O0f reconstruction Of war
material, 2l44, 900. 000f.; military pensions,
etc, 1914 900 00of. Total IL, 039, 900, DOOR. The
annual charges on the budget have been In
creased by $50 o0O. 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-03
RspArIee.
Nashville Americana

INashvilIe Americana
Boston girls are said to cultivate serio-
comic style Of repRrtee. Perhaps they do,
but they can't beat the Western girls at It.
For real down serio-comic reply Boston
has never eQualed the Missouri girl who shot
OF the top OF the head OF the fellow who
pulled the chair from under her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-03

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va 'u' - ~. aaenaway ing aienu-
A.. ,ssa-s - se . 80. ,,. a.
W.. a.,p.. a -. s.'o 'oi'e"'"e suVss-
$50 ~ eo
bs u Inr.ner eMactea. ete mat the DISTRICT
tIe to recsive Ii addition tn thsr aaia ~ ~
allowed by the constitution, the fOliowi10
fees, to Wit So,
Tho oa,s T. a ,"L som ,,,t s ON when
Ten dollars for each conviction 81, which
the accused ls finally sentenced to lmpfison-
"'I ri A.. ~ !s y.
the accused il finally santsnosd 10 jmprlan,s. .
lnent IN the penltentiary for term shorter
tha @. i,as !. ...,..,.
tho acase,I 10 finalv sa,,snosn ~ , ~ wson
ment iii the pententiary for llfe.
Aud s25 Tor each conviction on which the
In shaiI rnnsiys. ',,'iv a',,. ~ ~ neas y.
and shall not he paid his fes until the San
tence has become final. on appeal or other
w'se'
Mr.. Young OF st. Landry. moved that the
substitute OF Mr.. Farmer bs laid upon the
| table.
BY rising vote OF ~ yeas to 40 nays the
motion 10 lay upon the table Was lost.
Mr.. Robertson moved TO adopt the substi-
tute.
And on this motion Mr.. Hsidenhain moved
the previous question, which Was seconded BY
The House.
BY rising vote oil AZ yeas to 81 nays the
substitute offered by Mr.. Farmer WaS
adopted.
Mr.. Pope moved that the bill. with oil the
amendments which might BE- offered BY msms
tyt1fk
Judiciary.
Mr.. Vincent moved the previous question
on the motion TO recommlt, which WAS SEQ
onded by the Housel
~ rising vote OF 26 yeas 70 II nays tho
motion 10 reoommlt was lost.
Esatlou 4 WINS read.
~, ~. ..,,..,ss -, Ar. r,...a.....
vi tne n'oeuu VI Mt. Isooet.sot'. was
atnendsp by Striking OUT Ia llne 9. tne Words
upon due application made" and Inserting
tho Same words aftar tho ,vord ..suits,, IN
, .o "".o "' '0' '''o VIZ" '
ma .,n.nd,oant rro,,oa.a t,y +ho f,4,,rr,,t~
to, ~, tho Jud,c,arv 4, aeot,on vaa san,,t..a
-. ,,,,t,.,.. -
After tho words "application MAIDS. axid
tn cords .,gtho,, len .,xo.,,t y.
provided for in section |, ~ this act" ~
Hection 4 was adoptel "a amsnded.
r.a.,..., I -, $500
ooue'v' "ae .osu'
by striking out tho word Five" In line s, and
'. ~, sl's wV'. .n."e.
-. ''e ss ""o 'o7e.
Mr. fope movsa 90 amend seotlon N nn0
8 By inserting after the word "boards' the
words land on ell suits successfully defended.
and In nil eases WHARF there ID mo ,nonsv da'
.s -. $50 90 $50. ~ a... . -.
mand. such an amount as may be liked BY tho
police Jury"
The amendment was adopted.
M p,,,in ofr.,r.a tho follnv,rg s,nsna.
sment:
Az tho and ~ section 4 add tho ,vnrds.
aprovided In th,ae narisbas whsrs ths fiia.
trint attnrnevs do nof reaide the noiiea itffaa
- ua;d m rnhaa a. snail have tha r,uht M Nm
nIa saa ~ ptrney ivinu Within III nsrsR w Il
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
An Artificial Munagtery.

Tho owner OF rich villa, Sicilian
nobleman at Bargeria, near Palermo, has
a fondness for satire, which he has OK
emplitied in novel manner. After occu-
pying it for a time, he turned 1t into an arti-
ncial monastery, which you understand
only after entering 1t. In the cloisters you
SEQ groups of monks standing, sitting, and
kneeling, and you are about TO retire, be-
lleving that you have invaded their prl-
vacy, when you discover that they are
wax. They look exceedingly pious and
solemn, as If they had entirely relinQuished
sublunary affairs, and fixed their hopes and
thoughts on very melancholy heaven.
The sarcasm lies in their exact resemblance
in face, forru, and manner TO the noble.
mans different acquaintances, noted for
their worldly and selfish dispositions
bred cgotists and sycophants, who frequent
the tables Of the rich and hang on the fav-
ors Of the titled. Their secular expression
is skilfully blended with one Of sanctimon-
iousness, and yet the likeness Is accurately
preserved. The effect Ia ludicrous, and
the figures are singing sarcasms embodied
In wax. The originals do not like 1t, az
may be supposed, but they do not want to
quarrel with the nobleman, of whom they
speak as q humorlst that will have his way,
and 80 try to hide their chagrin. A mum.
Dor OF new toad eaters have carefully KEEP,
away from the Sicillsn's entertainments
fearing that thcy shall be reproduced In hi'
mons:tsry.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
Indians SilOppinx.

Miss Fitzgibbon in writing in relation to
Manitoba, says: watched some Indiana
shopping, and was astonished to see how
invariably they waived aside inferior goods
and chose such materials as merinos at
81 so TO ~ (7s. Cd. to 1857 yard. One
OF tho merchants told me 1t was useless to
offer them anything but the best. An In
dian, who could not speak English nor
French, and wanted five things divided his
money according to his idea of their rela.
tive cost in little piles on tho counter, and
going through pantomime description OF
his wants, was handed fret some silk hand
kerchiets. Taking ono up he felt 1t, held
1t up to the light, aud, throwing 1t aside,
shook his head vigorously, uttcring an
"Ugh !" Of disgust. When shown better
one, he was doubtful ; but, upon much
superior article being produced, he took it,
and willingly handed over one pile for it.
This, however, was too much, and when
given the change he put it on one OF tho
other piles and proceeded IN the same way
to mako the rest of his purchase. "IIow
easily they could be cheated" said 10 the
clerk after the Indian had left "No, "
said he, "net so easily as would appear.
They generally come in from their cAmps
IN great numbers once year, to sell their
furs and make purchases. They 90 to dif
ferent shops, aud on their return compare
notes as to the cost and quality of their
goods. Then, IL one has paid more than
another, or has been cheated in quality, he
will never enter the shop again; and the
firm that gives the greatest bargains Is most
patronized on their return."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
In Deop Disgust.

"Now then, said tramp No. to No. Q az
they turned into Montculm street from
Woodward avenue Detroit, "here ia tho
game, you walk down the street and ring
The bell OF some house; when tho lady an
swers, you tell her that you haven't had
anything to eat for three days. II she
don't care, tell her tl.at you are desperate
and ready to commit any crime. If she
starts to slam the door on you, holdit open
with your foot and roll your eyes and look
savage. I'll arrive just about then, and III
take you by the neck, slam you around
and pitch you out of the yard. Pm the
lady's protector and the hero of the hour,
you STE. I'll be very modest and claw off,
but I'll tell her I'm stranger and need
a quarter to buy food. she'll hand it
over, and iii join you around the corner
and divide. Seer
''Magniacent |" replied No. 2; "you
ought to be in the Unltcd States Senate q!
Wclll here CO."
He passed down the street and selected
house, aud the programme was carefully
followed out until he reached the point
where he said he was desperate. At that
instant the hall door was pulled wide open,
and six foot husband shot out with his
right hand and knocked No.2 clear oil the
lower step. Mol was Just rushing in.
and slx-footer thought he might as well
Kill two birds with one stone, 80 he gave
him one on the jaw, and when tired Of
walking around on their PROSTATE bodice
he flung them over tho fence. The tramps
limpcd down t. the corner, looked at each
other in doep disgust, and then separated
forever.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
Lost the Combination.

"You can talk abont wrestling, gentle
men," said man on tho mackerel barrel,
"but unless you know my famous lock
catch, you've no business In the ring"
"What dye call your lock ketch2'
asked man, who was cutting his name In
cracker box.
'I don't believe I can explain 1t, bu
there don't any ono want 10 tackle It. It.
a sure throw every flip, and no man can
meet 1t"
"Wot does 1t cost to learn2" asked a
man, looking up from game of solitaire.
''lf man Is wrestling with me he's lia-
bio to get It," returned the man on tho
mackerel barrel, "and II he can remember
1t, hos go much ahead"
"WhatIl you wrestle for7' inquired the
man who was carving his name, as no shut
up his knife. 'Is one round O comfort for
the crowd any temptation to yer7"
''fll go one for the gang" rejoined the
wrestler. 'tCollar and elbow grip. Catch
hold. Ready2"
Then his antagonist raised him and
dropped him and wiped up the floor and
Knocked over the stove aud broke the fur
niture with him.
clock ketch didn't seem to work, did
III" dryly asked the man with the cards.
"Leastwise didn't notice 1t when you put
1t on"
"S'all right, gentlemen" painted the
wrestler. Il made no complaints. lt'f
the best oatch In the business, the look
catch, only reckon I've temporarily lost
tho combination. Whatll you havef''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
Relics OF Fraklin's Mon.
Otranto.

In the rooms OF the American Geo.
graphical Society, In Twenty y-nlnth street,
New York, are collected the last relics OF
the men who accompanied Sir John Frank
lin in his Arctic search. Lieutenant
Schwatka has carefully preserved the very
smallest objects in any way connected
with that Inflated expedition, and they arc
now being carefully labeled, preparatory
TO being placed on private exhibition be-
fore being sent to England. Some of
these articles were picked up by Lieuten.
ant Schwatka and his companions them
selves; others were obtained by barter
from the Esquimaux; and the scarchers
were directed to places where they found
others by tho tales of the Esqulmaux whom
they mot. For generation these me-
mentoes have been lying in the sand or
snow, or have been in tho possession of
the Esquimaux, and their battered and uh-
slightly appearance can hardly fail to add
something TO the pathetic interest that en-
velopcs them. Some Of the earliest dis
covclies were made at Irving Bay, and the
tl:st article found there was a rusty pick
AK, bearing the broad arrow of England
still distinctly visible. A wooden block,
part of the tackle of q ship Or boat, some
copper pipes, canvas belt, a pewter pail,
and some pieces of suspender buckles were
also found at Irving Bay. Near Lieuten-
ant Irving's grave the explorers picked up
a rusty tin box, prize medal, the object
glass of a telescope, somo brass buttons,
pieces of cloth, and small shoe buckles.
The most melancholy interest attaches to
a large handkerchief from Lieutenant
Irving's grave, which, judging from Its
position, was probably placed under his
head when he was laid to rest by his
weary and discouraged companions. This
Is very large, apparently Of silk, with a
dark background, on which are fanoiful
designs, apparently once Of a brilliant red
When unfoded, the handkerchief is seen
to be tattercd and incrusted In spots with
heavy mold.
Many wooden articles wonderfully well
preserved have been brought back. They
are part of a boat found by the natives
at Wilmot Bay, the Prov of boat from
Erebus Bay, the blade Of an oar picked up
at Washington Bay, and some snow. shoes
made by the natives from wood, belonging
to the wrecked ships and boats. Then,
there are an old boot and shoe gaping opcn
80 widely at the seams, that their appear.
ance would be ludicrous, did ono forget
their history.
From Capo Folk have been brought the
top Of a tin can, marked "Edwards' Pro.
served Potatoes" and bearing the English
coat-of-arms; tho top of glass can, mark.
cd, "Powell, Bristol;" apair of scissors,
somo buttons, piece of porcelain teaoup,
some shot, plece Of anthracite coal, and
| q forlorn old hair-brush. At tho boat
l. place IN Erebu8 Bay a azor waa found
The broken blade, half eden up by rust,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
Lodging In London.

Americans who desire to combine com
Tort and economy in travelling, are begin
ming to find that London lodgings are both
pleasant and inexpensive. In them q
family soon feels thoroughly at home.
Your cares are few. Everything is cosy,
good natured, and neat. Life Is without
angles. A short confab in tho morning as
to what the day may need, a short stroll
among the most amiable of providers of
bread and fish and milk and meat-for they
90 their own marketing; little maid,
pretty, In white cap. and polite, who three
times daily appears and deity arranges
tho dishes Oh your table aud removes them,
who says "thank yuu" to whatever you
tell her, not without incongruous unsuita-
bility sometimes; vendors flock to the
door, and serve the most delicious berries
upon grape leaves. But, after all, you
have something to learn. Your own pur-
chasing will amuse you, and your land
lady's tlrst weekly bill will both amuse and
amaze you. Iu solid column it will foot
up every Item Of your consumption or
using. Apartments are 80 much, and then
everything ls extra. Tho soap you wash
with; the candle which dlmly attends your
undressing; the eath-tub that presides at
your morning ablutions; the washing of
towels, table. cloths, napkins the fir that
heats your water and makes your coffee
and roast your mutton; the salt and mus.
tard-item, ''condiments' one shilling
EVerywlere you detect handy percentage
tor your hostess, and yet 1t is not an OK.
pensive luxury. Who is it that says of
Africa that it is place where one may live
IN state Of nature and be happy7 Here
one may live IN a reason able economy,
untortured by daily contac, with things
loathed In housekeeping, while he enjoys
the comforts of cosy homo of his own, in
which he Is never interfered with under
any circumstances
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
Perilous Adventure In Small Boat.

"A short time ago y young telegraph clerk
from Otranto, named Salvador Montar,ni,
was picked up On the high seas, at about an
equal distance from the italian aid Dalma-
tian coast, by the Russian bark Jenny, Can
ain Hallstrom. Niontarini, two DAYS be-.
fore his rescue, had hired small boat with
the intention of enjoying an afternoons
fishing, and had rowed himself out two or
three miles, when ono of the sudden gales
that render Adriatic navigation 80 perilous
arose. and, despite his desperate efforts to
reach the shore, soon drove him out of sight
of land. For nSary forty-cight hours he
struggled against wind and waves, and con-
trlved to keep his tiny craft afloat, although
he lost an oar early in his involuntary
cruise, and sustained severe hurts upon his
head, right foot, chest and both hands, To-
ward sunset OF the second day. when he
had given up all hope of human aid, he es-
pied atar OF the smoke arising from q
steamers funnel. BY almost superhuman
effort he succeeded in approaching the
steamer within haillng distance, and
piteo sly implorcd the captain to take him
on board. The latter addressing him in
French, asked him show much he would
give to be saved" to which barbarous qucs-
ton Montarlni replied, "a thousand
francs. "That is too little" rejoined
his inhuman interculator, aud the steamer
proceeded on her way. Eleven hours later
he was rescued by the Jenny, however,
almost exhausted by fatigue hunger and
loss of blood, and was subsequently, put
ashore at Ivica. where he communicated
the details of his dreadful adventures to
the local authorities and obtained their as
sistance to effect his return to his duties at
Otranto.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25
A Farm er's Home In China.

Crossing small stream we prepare tt
enter q farmhouse for rest and refreshment.
As usual, our first salutation came from the
dogs, who were speedily quieted by the
men. These were Chinese settlers who
had intermarried with Mongols, and although
the elders retained their Chinese traits OF
countenance, the offspring were clearly OF
| mixed race. A number Of TangoatA
were stretched upon the ground sleeping,
having arrived In the morning with num-
Der OF sheep tor the market town of Lianp
Chu, to the the west. The building, in
lieu of possessing an inner and outer wall,
consisted only OF quadrangular court
yard. On the upper side was the dwelling
houses, with large open windows On
each side OF the doorway the women sat
sewing and mending clothes. Mules and
ponies were engaged In the open space
threshing out tho wheat. This rude oper-
atlon consists OF dragging heavy stone
roller to within few inches OF the head of
the grain. The grain was winno%ed by
men with wooden shovels, who gather it
up and toss 1t against the wind. In the
house we saw an old crone grinding millet
and wheat for family use in O hollow stone
mortar with heavy wooden pestle, The
straw was stacked IN heaps at the angle of
the yard. Agricultural Implements, Of a
bygone ago, were lying around; square
harrows, with long iron prongs plows
with immense shares Of 4 peculiar shape:
the rough carts used for transport. Heaps
of manure were lying around for future use
when dried. The dung of tie camels, or
argol, as 1t Is called, which is used for fuel,
was to be seen In one Of the outhouses.
Having obtained permission to enter the
house, we found ourselves in a square
room. The furniture consisted of round
pine table, with some two-legged stools of
the commoncst kind. The picture of tho
Buddha hung Immediately opposite tho
door.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25

still swings on It's pivots although the
handle Is broken and Clipped to tho last
point Of dllapldation. There arc also two
combs, or rather the remains Of two combs
and some fish lines. The top of q boat
mast, with the small iron block and ring
still In place, and piece Of measuring
stick, have boon brought back from Star.
vation Cove. Some wire gauxe, oAce use.i
In snow goggles, came from grave east of
the Pfetfer river, A sled-rope and buckle
were found at Erebus Bay, the latter beng
from grave. AT Wall Bay were discov-
cred some bullets, the slaves of cask, and
an ax. The latter was found through tho
direction Of some Esqulmoux. From tho
same place are tin can, marked 81.
Cowen, iron monger, Woolwich," some
tin cups, canteens and boxes. The bowl
OF spoon In this collection was given to
Lieutenant Schwatka by an 1nult. A large
roll OF lead WAS probably carried by the
survivors of Franklin to aid in repairing
their boat. The uses of q moldy strip of
leather are not clearly indicated. Some
heavy blue cloth, half decsyed, was taken
in parts from graves. Among several
pieces OF iron, belonging to various i'm
PIGMENTS are some sharply notched spear
heads. The copper that Franklin's men
either took from the ships for repairing
purposes when they started southwark, or
else abandoned with other articles in the
ships, has been turned to variety of usee
chiefly, If not entirely, by the Esauimaux.
In addition to the copper plates there arc
many rude fish hooks fashioned out of
copper. with bone and lead sinkers. The
copper appears again in some curious
knives. The heavy handles CT whale or
Walrus bone, are from six to eight inches
IN length. In some cases tho handles have
been cracked and are wound with small
strips Of hide. One knife has blade only
two or three inches in length, while In
another, the blade IL crescent shaped, like
the domestic chopplng knife, and tho han-
die Is OF drift-wood. The most curious
among these knives is dagger made on.
tirely OF bono. The handle is slightly
notched, and tho long, narrow blade is
concave on any aide. Among these knives
appears an instrument of bone and iron re-
sembling somewhat three-pronged fish
spear. The iron and copper in these in-
struments undoubtedly originally came
from the Erebus and Terror, but they
were made generally, if not in every case,
by the Esquimaux The same Ia true of
some heavy hammers and one or two little
axes OF copper. Among the other relics of
Franklin's men are the shafts of a spear,
some little iron wheels and bits of tackle.
-Four large blubber stoves still In fair
state OF preservation, have been brought
from Irving Bay, together with fragment
OF shovel. In the basement of tho build
ing occupied by tho geographical Society,
Lieutenant Schwatka has placed the run
ners OF sled used by the unfortunate men
in their journey southwark. They arc
heavy pieces of hard timber, perhaps i've
inches wide and three in thickness and tif
teen feet III length. This completes the
collection OF relics that Lieutenant Schwat.
ka has discovered. Lieutenant IrvInp's
bones, are of course, carefully packed
away.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-25

motherl Was the ordeal so ordered9 Will
the help Of neighbor Mrs. Wilson LAID
her on the bed. f"
"lsun for DOCTOR" she said to Mis.
Williams. ~ IWO
"But you don't know" " "l", (.
II do, " she interrupted. ssMrs. HenshaH
Will have run Of nervous fever, and
whether her husband is dead or alive,
can't say" ' IIsi n. >.
When Stella opened her eyes again /,
was nearly night. She knew no one about
the bee, but talked to Clarence and Freddy
and sister Belle.
Late that evening Clarence came In sight
OF home. Contrary to Mrs. Wilson's con.
lecture, he came by different route.
lie had thought to telegraph, "But Stel-
10 won't worry" he said, ''lf I am late"
The light faded from his eyes and his
face turned yhastly white when he looked
into the rooms.
"Both gone e.. he groaned, walkiag from
the bed to the crib. .,~
mo, no." Mrs. Wilson said comfortine-
ly "Baby's better, and your wife will
come out of this. All she needs is rood
nursing, aud that she shall have" turning
aside her head and drying her eyes with
the corner of her apron. 81. '..
1t was painful to listen to the wild talk.
III l might endure it," Clarence said so
many times. When at length Stella awokc
from the terrible dreams, her husband was
bending over her.
clarence" she said very softly at first
Clarence" she repeated, putting her
arms about his neck, "if you'll forgive me
for striking Freddy, I'll kiss you, O, 80
many t,nes."
Foolish fellow he cried like baby.
"Listen, Stella" he said, as soon as he
could command his voice, ''listen l did
get the situation, and you can have every
thing you:: want, touching his lips to cheek
and forehead; "aud you are going to have
such pretty house in Brooklyn"
"All want Is your love-" clasping him
close, land that Freddy get well. Pm
ready to be a poor mans wife,"