New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-07

winch were not answered by the opera ors
on duty, suspicious circumstances attending
these turnings causing them to withhold
the alarm.
The superintendent has also called atten-
tion TO the great necessity which exists for
additional signal boxes, and for bell striking
machines at Povdr.s Market and at the
enginehouse of Nigilant No. ,.
DEATH OF A SOLDIER.-Marrin Maher, a
private in COMPANY l, Sixteenth United
States Infantry, was buried yesterday with
due military honors. Deceased was a ma
tive Of Ireland, but had been resident of
this country from early boyhood. He was
about thirty Five years of age, and had
served three years in the volunteer service
during the late war. He had been about
six years in the regular service at the time
OF his death.
Private Maher now sleeps in '.the bivouac
OF the dead at Chalmette, among the gal
liant comrades who have gone before.
He leaves widow to mourn his loss.
AN EVENT IN THE New ORLEANS FIRE
DEPARTMENT-No ? DeLtters the Champion
Horns 10 No. I'm the year 1860 Missis-
sippi Fire Company No. saved magnif
cent pair of horns from the burning steam
boat D. F. Kenner, and that was about the
only thing taken from the wreck. The
MoMUtfs Kept IHt trophy DIS d MSueuto VI
one OF the boys proves. A few years
afterwarG No. IS steamer made tie
greatest throw on record, and from that
time adopted the horus as indicating the
championship. They had been held for over
five years, and without dispute until re-
Gently. That throw was 3ll feet eight
inches through 100 feet of hose, which laid
over the deck in the United States.
Last September Eagle No. Z came for
ward n contest the 1rIZp and was Sup-
cessful, throwing stream 3i9 feet seven
inches: some contend for still greater dis
lance However, that suThcod I'd give them
the blue ribbon. No. acknowledged the
fact, and expressed willingness to sur
render on any, occasion which might prove
acceptable. Circumstances prevented both
companies from entering into formal de-
livery and receipt, just then, so it was ar
ranged to wait until No. IS new engine
housa should be in readiness for the ma
chine. The time was fixed for last evening,
when the two companies. on the most
friendly terms, marched to No. rs house,
with music and torchlights. Many old and
new friends accompanied them.
Ga entering the reception room Nj. A. +.
Burke, president of No. 2. addressed the
assembly. explaining the cause of the pres
ent ''trouble" in neat speech closing by
passing 70 Mr.. Campbell, president OF No.
Z, the champion horus. Mr.. Campbell re-
sponded feelingly for his charge.
As Mr.. Burke ceased speaking MIR.
Grosche tore off the old figure 90 and
then was displayed the figure .1' on the
cushion.
Judge Braughn was called FOR, when he
toasted both companies in a timely speech.
As matter OF course. Mr.. |. n. Marks
was called on, and that gentleman quickly
responded.
Mr.. Kainsky, foreman of No, I, gave as
toast Lady Blessey," the holored lame
of No. "a steamer. F..
A toast, Our Mayor and Administra-
tors" brought Administrator Sturcken to
his feet. In his cheerful manner he gave
the boys some sound advice, such as, II re-
membered. will bring nothing bat good. He
is No himself.
Mayor Witt was seen in the thr0ng, and
many voices repeated mis- name. He stepped
to the front and made few pleasant re-
marks.
Chief Engineer Tom O'Counor lowered
up ~ the fore and had his short say, ending
by toasting the press. Somebody. IL weak
voice, standing between the horns, replied
as well as he could tor the press.
District Attorney McPhelim gave, The
health of our guests.
After the lunch and punch had been pun
ished the companies and guests retired,
taking up a line of march to meet and greet
old and new friends in various parts OF the
city.
Among the guests were seen many old
citizens. Messrs. Gus Richards and Taylor
Gauche, of the board OF fire commissioners,
looked as happy as il they had struck Oil.
Mayor Witt, Administrators Brewster,
Sturcken and Turnbull looked on. OF
other notsbles present, were Messrs. Ben
Tcledano. James Wingieli c. &. Hearsey,
G. Stth. Z. Blessey, Wash Marks, Fl. Bon
mabel. Il. Charles, G.. Lawrence j. Lipman,
A. Granger, +. Camerdon, NJ Cloney and
many more whose names do not remain IN
the reporter memory.
No. rs steamer was drawn by ten white
horses. Mr. A. Smith handling the ribbons.
When in froat of our office the appearance
was decidedly fine.
For the sereaade given the REPUBLICAN
we tender our tenderest thanks.
Let it be remembered that Eagle NO. I,
of New Orleans, is the champion OF the
United States.
BUTTONS Mr.. Frank G. Meader, the
gentlenanly young man who accompanies
Mr.. Joseph Murphy on his starring tour as
agent. was yesterday the recipient OF set
of elegant sleeve buttons from unknown
friends" Mr. Neader is anxious to thank
somebody tor the gift aud The donors will
please walk up to p. G.. office and made
themselves known.
BRIEF MENIIoN.-Eagle Fire Company
No. has proposed to the city government
to purchase the engine house now occupied
by them 1t is probable that the PROPOSE
ton will be accepted as such proceeding
will be advantageous all round.
Philip Smith has fellow feeling for
Coroner Grayer, so attempted to send
leaden corkscrew through the body OF
Alfred Martin, head of st. Louis street.
If the general or individual reader is seek
ing for something to wear OFT the miserable |
effects of dali times or bad spirits go to No.
lis Canal street, where Messrs. Ha1tZ q
Levy have abundance of tricks manufac- |
tured expressly to drive away the blues. |
The antics OF an automatou figure will make |
the most sedate shake their sides with |
laughter. =.
There was a duel in the Tattersalls |
shooting gallery last evening. but as duels, |
real or pretended, do not suit our fancy, the |
particulars are not furnished our readers. |
It was doubtless very amusing to those who |
witnessed it.
High. low, jick, jack and the game was
what Dominicl1 Verges claimed from Joe
Humphrey and Tony Peta, near st. Ber- |
nard Market yesterday, just in time for |
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