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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-12-28

Act 60 of the Louisiana Legislature
of 1883 makes it the duty OF the Tax
Assessors of the State for the several
PARISHES to make census of the States
nonulation. The census is to embrace
the total inhabitants, the totals of col
ored and whites separately enumerated;
the totals of males, both white and col
ored; the totals of females, both white
and colored; the total of foreigners
(mep) not naturalized; the total number
of white children between the ages OF
six and twenty Que years; the total OF
colored children between the ages OF
six and twenty one years. The 'enume-
ration is to be commenced on the first
Monday in January, 1890, and the work
must be finished on or before the first
day Of June of the same year.-Pica-
yuDe.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-12-28
UP Pardon for Burke

A renort comes from New York to the
effect that friends of eX-Ileasurer
Burke are planning to raise money TO
repay to the State the amounts OF "hifh
he has detrauded it and then secure his
Possibly this may be true, but it re,
wives the stories that have been tod
from time to time that Burke would
never be suffered to go to trial for tear
of the startling Developments that
would be brought to light. Ot course
if is not stated who the friends are, or
what may be the Developments so hucii
dreaded, but it would be truly ast0nlsh-
ing if it were possible to secure burke
from the consequences OF MS crimes ny
the expenditure OF money. Ii he hau
made but one slip, II he hau ohly once
welded to a terrible temptation, IL
wo,,IJ he easy to see how the people
mioht he willing to forgive hlm; but
the strongest proofs show that his en-
fire official life in the service or the
State of Louisiana was il career OF
crime. His system of embeZziement
and forgery commenced as soon as the
States funds were placed in his custody
and his criminal operations were con-
| stantlv carried on up to the last mo-
ment of his incu,n bency ID G1!lce. Inc
people and authorities of Louisiana
wonld have to rise to a height almost
divine or sink to a depth OF corruption
as low as Burke's IN oioer 10 eAease d
inc career of wickedness by defrauding
his nearest friends and leaving them to
suffer for Ills sins.
It would require quite three quarters
of a million of money to pay up the
full amount of the ex-1reasufefs as
certained liabilities contracted through
the crimes OF embezslement and for
serv. and we may we'll question the mo-
lives of persons outside OF his l n a e,
willing to purchase immunity from pun
ishment for one whose criminal opera
tions were so extensive, so systemati'
cally conducted and carried on through
So long period Of time during w yI
he controlled the finances OF the State
i Of Louisiana.-N. @. Picayune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

selves by tsldng votes, American fashien, and
even bY an effort at brief interviews Not much
can be inferred from these from the professions
Of confidence in success that to be heard from
both sides II is perhaps worth remarking that
General Boulanger's biography and portrait are
selling to-day for two cents. instead Of ten. as at
first. Every days delay tells against him. say
the political experts, but they do not say why.
The police precautions for tomorrow include, ac-
cording to the Boulangsts preparations for putting
down an expected revolution. One whole district
including large area in the vicinity of the Grand
OPERA will be closed after to the public. The
troops are to be kept in their barracks. and the
police force will be doubled at all important points;
but at police headquarters no difficulty in keeping
order is apprehended. Troops will be kept in re-
serve. and squadrons of cavalry will be stationed
here and there The garrison of Paris and within
easy reach Of Paris amounts to 10000 men. The
Commandsnt of Paris is General Sausser, who is
not the sort of man who viii stand nonsense or
hesitate TO uss troops. if needed. G w. 5,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

jacksonville, Fla, Jsa 20 (speciaD-A special from
Sanford says that Senator Quay passed through there
this forenoon, bound for the Indian River Several
attempts were made 10 interview him, but the doughty
Pennsylvanian said that he had como 10 Florida to
FISH and hunk and not 10 talk politics. The party
90 10 tho lower part Of Indian River the east coast
and who're the most famous hunting grounds Of the
State are. As u. A. Gunby, the original Florida
Harrison delegate, lives at Orlando, only tweny 1.-Two
miles from Sanford, II said that much curiosity was
manifested when IL learned afterward that tho
Senator made many INQUIRIES about Gunby. Gunpy
aspirants for the United States Judgeshp left vacant
by the death Of Judge Settle, and h'is said thai
Cunby will be appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
MOORE IN A PLOT WITH HIS CLERKS.
BARGAINS WITH CONTRACTORS BY WHICH THE

pARGAINs WITH CONTRACTORS BY WHICH THE
coNNEcT1CUP MUTUAL WAS ROBBED
indianapolis, Jan. 90 Special. Inquiry rs TO the
peoulations of Joseph A. Moore show that men VINO
were IN hts employ were, with his knowledge, doing
llttls stealing on their account When properly
owned BY the company repaired or improved tney
world arrange with the contractor for the WORK 10
add rs to a5 per cent the bill, which would be de-
Quoted by them FROM the payments, and In ths way
many thousands of dollars were secured OF Whch IL
ls impossible for tho company now TO ma any trace
A contractor to whom such proposition was maue
repeated the matter 10 Moore In letter, ana never
receiyed any response. When Moore failed IN 1913
for several hundred thousand dollars he was largely
in debt to the company, but 1t Is supposed 'hat an
arrangement was made by which he should pay MS
indebtedness gradually. The officers OF the company
soon afterwau must have known somethihs Vi
Moore,s queer methods. An Indianapolis man pro
cured loan Of $4,000 from the company. lie drew
AZ 900 of It. and Moore told him that the other SSooo
had not been sent The borrower wrote 10 the co'n-
pany, and through the correspondence tnat ioho"eo
a. was disclosed that Moore from the beginning nan
possesson of the $4,000 and that he was hoioihg
hoek tbe az 600 Moore's boohieeper has been aware
~ The condition of affairs for years ana oness nave
Saa knowlsdge OF his shortage. he Is sun mere
hrt his afternoon went 10 his country resluei.o =,
ranQewood TO escape the reporters ~ Is sI
rs strange that no attempt Is made 10 prosecute hini'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
THE GERMANS IN EAST AFRICA.
DEBATE IN THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IS NOW
A COLONIAL MAN.


Berlin, Jan. 26.-The East Africa bill came UP for
debate in the Reichstag to-day. The chamber was
crowded, and much eagerness manifested TO hear
the discussion. At IL O'Clock Count Herbert Bis
marck arose and explained the reasons which had
prompted The Government TO Introduce the measure.
Count Herbert said that the Government took its
stand principally upon DR., wndthorsts antI-slavery
resolution, which had been carried by such large
majority in the Reichstag to justify tho hope that
the bill would also be favoraby received. The East
African ferment had increased and the situation de-
manded heavy sacrifices He reviewed the position
of affairs at each German station, and emphasized
the danger in which they placed The navy.
be sad had done its duty beyond all expectation, but
without aid 1t could not accomplish much. police
force was necessary. The demands Of the bill were
reasonable The efforts of the commercial company
aono could not suffice to protect the interests of
Germany in East Africa Hence the empire was
compelled intervene The Government had selected
Captain Wissmann the best fitted 70 carry
out its purposes, owing to his knowledge and ex-
penence.
Captain wissmann, Imperial Commissioner for
Fast Africa, followed Count Herbert and urged that
the Reichstag accept the bill He asked the members
to rely upon his experience, gained by eight years
wanderings In Africa. Captain Wissmann detailed
the condition OF affairs IN East Africa The object
OF the expedition, he said TO recover lost terri
tory. The Sultan OF Zanzibar was unable to uphold
his authority or 10 prOtect MS brrOfys Aho LOiOo
asked for would only be employed as long as was
absolutely necessary.
Prince Bismarck entered the Chamber while Cap
tain Wissmann speaking and took his seat.
Herr Bamberger followed Captain Eissmann,
strongly opposing the measure.
Prince Bismarck also took part in the discussion.
He asserted that the best relations existed between
Germany and England and Germany and Zanzibar.
Ifs he said Germany wants tropical countries she
must keep East Of Africa have not been originally
colonial man, but now follow the VIII OF the
majority of the German nation.'
The bnl was referred 10 committed, Prince Bis
marck and Herr Won Bennlgsen agreeing thereto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
COLLEGE, FOE ETHICAL CULTURE.

Philadelphia, Jan. go (speciaD AT the second uAy
s.s,on ~ the Ethical Culture Union to-day the erec-
ton Of college was discussed Professor Felix Ad-
,sr read letter from prominent contributor asking
n a Jesuit could be appointed to professorshp In
the college, Mr. Adler said that he was wiling %
admit such one. Others opposou 'ns s,ow r.,es =,
,,ar,ls ON the ground that II the doors were opened
- Iesult the institution would be altogether Roman
cathoc IN ten years. and II earnest advocates OF the
pro,estapt sects we're admitted the result. would De
similar committee consisting q FELIX AdeF' ps o.
ts,t - Harvard and Mrs. Anna Garn spencer OF
Pnvdsnce were appointed to present report on Inc
subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
"WH1rE CAPS" At YORK IN OHIO.
REsENTINe THE AooUITrAL OF TWO MEN
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Columbus, Ohio, jan 90 tspeclaD.-The White
Caps have renewed their operations in Ohio. In
Ashland County, about 1fly miles northeast Of here
John and Adam Chesrown were recently acquitted OF
numbering two constables who were killed while
attempting TO arrest tho Chesrowns Last night about
forty mounted mon and thirty men on foot went to
tho houses Of the men, neither OF whom at hogie
The maraders almost wrecked tho houses, visited the
homes Of three sympathlze Of the ChesrownS, chased
the inmates from the houses, and destroyed furniture
and damaged the buildings. White Cap notices ~
Gently appeared In that section OF the state, and IT
IS believed the selfoongtued regulators have deter
mined 10 nd tho community OF tho presence OF the
men acquitted OF the murder and those who sym-
pathize with them. The outbreak IS looked upon as
he fOre1lnner OF future depredatons, and Il re-
garded as evidence that the White Cap organlEatDns
have only remained quiet unii1 the excitement over
their first appearance In the State subsidized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

owed about s2l, 10000 their assets were some
securities Of nominal value and less than 81 200
in money The two men were deposed from ONCE
In the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Rairoao
on that day, and the new officers secured ana
cancelled over S., ,0000 certificates Of preferred
stock. Over s4,S00,000 OF tho total issue OF
100000 had been put in circulation, now
ever Of which amount the company has since
got back only about 100000. The remainder,
over 81, 700 900, is being tgated with the various
holders, most Of whom are Western bankers OF
institutions The charge in the suit Is tnat ives
and Stayner acquired control of the C1nclnnatl,
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad for the express
purpose Of taking its revenues and securities and
using them for their own purposes, and WIZ the
preconceived intent to cheat and defraud the
company.
IVES CHEERFUL AS USUAL.
Henry S. Ives was at his Office in the Schermer-
horn Building. No. e6 Broadway, yesterday AFTER
noon. lie admitted in cheerful way that his
movements were watched carefully by kind friends
but he added that he should not take up per-
manent residence in Ludlow Street Jail before
Monday.
81 have been arrested four times before on
about the same charges" he said, and any one
who has read the present complaint will fail to dis
cover anything new in it. believe ! have peen
released four times and, If my recollection does
not deceive me, President Dexter emerged rom
one case in NewYOrk with anything but and ny'pg
has no better foundation than any one OF tne
preceding suits. The arrest to-day was made az
such an hour that there was little time 10 SCI
bail, and it looks 10 me as If the ulme was
selected. have no doubt about the result
George H. Stayner who had been scurrylng
around for bail, was met by Tribune reporter
on his way TO his former partners once. ne
declined TO talk about the arrest, but glanclng
upward, remarked sententiously IL kinder looks
as ii it was getting ready to rain"
In an affidavit made by Mr.. Ives in July, when
an ar,r,lio ma hef Governor
the exiradition of Ives, Stayner and their clerk,
4. Wilson Woodruff, it was stated that the sales
OF stock and bonds were authorized by the execu,
tive committee, and that the proceeds were placed
in the hands Of the fiscal agents IN this city. IL
happened that the agents were Henry Ives
d Co., of which Ives and Stayner, the principal
officers OF the company, were the active members.
There is question, Of course, whether the officers
Of the company can be legally separated from the
fiscal agents 1t has been decided once or twice
in favor Of Ives and Stayner, and the new
litigation is based on the same matter.
Last night the prisoners. in charge OF the
deputy sheriRs remained In Room "a at the Sln-
clair House. at Eighth-st and Broadway, Ihey
were closeted the whole evening with their
lawyers, and were busy drawing up the necessary
documents on which 10 base motion TO vacate the
order Of arrest or, at least to reduce the amount
of bail 1t Is probable that they will remain az
the hotel until tomorrow without being taken 10
Ludlow Street Jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
THE sEAMEN's STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL.
VIOLENCE SHOWN TO MEN WILLING TO SHIP
potIoE ArD CALLED FOR.

Liverpool Jan. 26.--The striking seamen and hre
men here last night boarded the steamer Kansas
loading for Boston, and dragged ashore eight men who
refused to participate IN fhe strike To-day thousand
st4hers lined the quay and prevented men from
shipping who attempted TO do So aSsaultng them and
throwing their kits into she water. was
shipped for the steamer African, and under a strong
police guard they were escorted 10 tho vessel. The
crowd strikers and their sympathi5ers is increasing
and the police have summoned renforcements. IL
Is expected that of the noD-srikers will attempt
TO ship and that fracas VIII The shipowners
to-day sent deputaton TO the Mayor, who pramised
poce protecfion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
FOR SHOOTING DOVE IN SOUTH oARoLmA.


Boston, Jan. 90 (speciaB.-A desperate negro was
arrested IN Boston on Friday, charged with firing
three shots at colored Democrat, in GreenvlIe s. Co.
while torch-nght procession was In progress, and
then escaping from the courtroom after he ar
rested HIS name Is Henry Leo Miner, though for
the last six months he has been living IN this city
under the name Of W. H. Thomas. His capture came
about through disturbance that he created while
drunk in tho barber shop IN the Of No. 60
Fourth-st. He was there threatening HIS employer
with a dirk when tho police, aroused by the cries
Of HmlirderS entered and restored quiet. Ills de-
scriptHon so tanied with that received tho next day
regarding tho Greenvle negro that no was arrested
and is now held in custody. 1T Is said hs has sd-
mtted that he Is the man wanted for the assault In
South Carolina. That crime committed in 0c-
tober. 1887, when Miner, I'm a quarrel over politics.
pulled revolver from hs pocket and put hreo bullets
into the body OF another man. The latter recOv-
ered though no lost OF his eyes Miner was con,
vlcted OF assault wth intent TO kill, but jumped out
Of The dock In the courtroom and escaped. He Is
married aud has four children living In south Carolina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
A GAME OF BASEBALL IN CEYLoN.

Colombo, jan 2e.-The Chicago and All America
baseball teams arrived hero last evening ana playeo
game this afternoon. large crowd OF spectators
was present The game was called at the end OF tne
fifth inning the score then standing tie, each team
having made three runs. The players left here on
their homeward journey tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
MR. o,nR1EN MAY GIVE HIMSELF UP.

Dublin, Jan 26.-Timothy Healy, counsei ior Sih
william o'Brfen who sentenced at Carr1ckon-sur
yesterday to four months imprisonment though no was
not present In court when sentence was pronounceo'
says that is probable that MIR. oBren VIII surrender
hlmst He Will appeal from the sentence ana nE
o'Brsn VIII thus secure few weeks OF undisturoeo
freedom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
MANIToBA,s PREMIER DENYING cHARGES

Minneapolis, Jan. 26-A dispatch to " inc 'our-
nal' from Winnipeg, says: AT dlnper gvon ~
honor OF Premier Greenway of Manitoba, at Glenboro
last night the Premier repelled the charges OF coup
ton that have been made against him IN conLecnOSS
With the Northern Pacific Railway conma.c.. ..,ond SJ
offered 10 resign his Office II any man preseh' '"
say that there had been any corruption"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
rsrp1. AVN rnr ANrI.sLAvERY CAUSE

Vienna, Jan. 26-Prnce Won Wrede, AnS"o-
Hungarian Minister at Munich, has started for rome
10 report to Cardinal Lavlgerc upon his labor In the
ant-savery cause The Austrian Antl-slayery Asso.
citation has organized numerous branches throughout
Tie country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

AN ENGLISH OFFICIAL KILLED By PhfonINo PhnIo
London, Jan. 26.-A dispatch from Brlspane' Su.Iu
land savs tba, Mr.. Armstrong the Government labor
agent in New Guinea was inveigled ashore by nauVee
tbe island Of Manoba and put TO death, his heso
being split open with tomahawk The heaa Cr In' inc
unfortunate man was sent 10 the chiefs on 'ho i'A
land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
R,suop sMyTHIEs AT wANzA.

Londen, Jan. 26.-The officers Of the untveniues
Mission TO Central Africa have received caoio ais
patch stating that Bishop Smythfes has arrived az
ANA The Bishop reports all well at magha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

British Government has Informed him Of rs acceptance
OF the invitation 10 the International Maritime Con-
ference to be held p Washington this sntumn, subject
10 certain reservations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

London, Jan. 2e.-To-day is the fourth anniversary
Of the death Of General Gordon, who was slain by The
rebels at the capture Of Rhsrtoum HIS slsme 10
Trafalgar Square Is bedeeked with nowers anu "cas'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
pAyIo CAUsEp BY FLAMES IN A THE

ST. Louis Jan. 26.-A scene Of wild excitement
occurred at the olympic Theatre this afternoon.
Near the end Of the first act Of the opera Ermlne,
a small fire was noticed and all at once the great
audience became panic-stnoken. Then some one
cried fire. and for time IL looked though there
must be loss OF life, the audience composed
principally OF women and children. Women ianled,
6thers went into Mysteries. II was with great dli'
Guilty that the few men present restored order. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

In relation to the circular issued by the Gold
beaters' Union of New-York Alexander Mcqueen, the
president OF the uron said to-day that the provision
imposing an initiation fee Of 800 upon all foreign
workmen who wished enter the union was meant to
have the effect Of excluding all foreign godbeaters
from the country. The artisans already here were
underpaId. The average wages did not exceed $500
a wear Tn birmingham goldbeaters did we'll II they
made Is a week, and In London S6 was eopeaeIea
good nav In Germany sixteen marks week was
QnOd average
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

LORD sAoKvILLE ASSIGNED TO TURKEY
London, Jan. Gothic 81 Jamess oazette'
states that SIR W. A. White, the British Ambassador
30 Turkey, will shortly retire and that no VIII DC
succeeded by Lord s2ckville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

ENGLAND AND THE MARITIME CONFERENCE
Washington, Jan. 2e.--The Secretary OF state has
received from Mr. Phelps Minister OF The United
states to Great Britain, Telegram stating that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
THE LONDON GoLDBEATERs.
THEY WANT THE INITIATION FEE OF THE
AMERICAN UNION MODIFIED.

AMERICAN UNION MODIFIED
London, Jan o6--Ihe circular issued by the New
York Goldbeaters' Union continues TO engage the at
tention Of the London Trades Council The socre-
taFy Of the Council has been authorized TO send
communication to the New-York union, setting forth
that rs ction IN imposing initiation fee Of 800
upon foreign goldbeaters for admittance into the
American union would not only have the effect OF
excluding them from the American market, but would
obsTuct determination among the workngmen OF the
world In view Of this, they ask that the sum de-
manded be less than the one proposed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
THE EXPORT DUTY on CANADIAN LOGS

THE EXPORT DUTY ON CANADIAN LOGS.
ottawa, Jan. 2e (speciaD. Anticipating rtaliatory
duties on Canadian logs imported into the States, the
great lumber firms have decided to bring pressure 10
bear on the Federal Government to get the export
duty removed. They say retaatory duty imposed
on Canadian lumber by the States would cripple an
industry on which great part of tho population OF
this section OF the Dominion more less depend. II
would drive away nine enths Of the American capital
embarked In the Industries Of central Canada
TCHIGoRIN WINS THE THIRD GAME.
Havana, Jan. 26-Ihe third game in the Tchigcrin-
steinitz chess contest has been played. 1t occupied
nine hours and fifty minutes. Tchigorin the Rus
sian champion, began the game with the Roy Lopez
gambt, and after his eghty-thlrd move, stenitz, who
used the black resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
WHAT THE MEN HAVE TO SAY.

There was applause as Mr.. Best took his seat.
several men present remarked I" All we want is
livelihood We want to work under the State laws.
ten hours day for 81, but We will not listen 10 an
invitation TO labor more hours day than that for
Al IL That Is all that this schedule OF the Richard
sons would allow In cash, and what IL would nnice
on us in hard, grinding toil'
Commissioner Donovan again took the hoor ana
pointed out the fact that the gatherips
was rot in the nature OF an aroitrar
ton. lie explained the Boards cuues ana
adjourned the meeting.
Another conference was also held during the dsy-
qhis was between W. T. Richardson and Mayor Chapins
Mr. Richardson sent letter TO the Mayor on Friday
Informing him that the Atlantic company wouiu nolo
the city responsible II any damage should DO dons
10 the company's property by the strikers.
MR.. RICHARDSON MAKES sTATKMEST.
Commissioner Donovan and the Executive Commit<
tee held their second conference at o'clock In the
meantime the Commissioner had sent another Invita-
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