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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
THE POOR GROG.SELLER.

The passage of bill in the Legislature
to prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks
on Sunday has called one of the unblush-
ing knights Of the teddy stick to the front
il card to q city paper. The poor ''grog-
seller may rely upon it that he has but
few friends, no matter how many acquaint-
ances he may be able to claim. He is not
q producer. of anything except misery,
and contributes nothing under heaven to
the benefit Of the community which he lives
in and afiicts. The pitiful sum he pays
by way of license is nothing more nor less
than partial return Of the dividends from
his traffic. No State or city will ever be
enriched by money paid for cofeehouse
licenses. Every dollar thus received costs
the city FIVE to maintain police stations,
Parish Prison, warehouses;, charity estab-
lishments, etc. Nature demands some
respite to the perennial flow of rum. The
principle of the decalogue is applicable.
Six days shalt thou drink and do up all
thy dissipation, but ON the seventh sober
of. Instead of abating any portion Of
the sum exaeted from licenses from 'spoor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

warning that we trust will be everywhere
unnecessary; but it should not be for
gotten that universal equality is held in
the United States to mean universal
ability and universal responsibility.
Both parties are preparing for the next
presidential campaign. Each is stripping
itself for the race. Neither can carry any
unnecessary weight, either of men or Of
measures. We speak to the whole Repub-
lican party Of Louisiana when we say that
we, like others, must take care that neither
our men nor our record shall be loaded
down with plumber, otherwise such will
be abandoned on the march. We must
march light and we'll armed; we must
fight from behind the field works of in
tegrity and out of the rifle pits of prudence.
These are words in season to those who
will inquire into their foundation. It is
to be hoped that the latest acts of the
Legislature will be watchwords of reform,
integrity and economy. The principles
OF the Republican party can be triumph
antly rindicated. The personal dishon-
esty of any who may falsely assume those
principles can not, and should not, be
defended.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
TIE MECHANICAL AND AGRICULTURAL
SCHOOL FUND,


We shall regret greatly if the Legis1a-
ture. after delay Of twelve years. shall
permit the land fund allotted to Louisiana
to revert to the federal treasury. A bill
has been. as we learn. reported which
leaves the location Of the school open, and
even leaves to commissioners to determine
to what institution it shall be given. We
recommend those who desire to retain
this fund. already invested in State secu-
rites. to weigh well the words Of the bill
adverted to. The act Of Congress says the
Legislature shall provide" a college or
colleges in compliance with the act of
Congress. It is legal question whether
the Legislature can delegate even the
power of designation, but no commission
ers can provide q college except such
as already exists. since no commissioners
can incorporate a college. The friends,
therefore, Of colleges yet to be built and
ye: to be incorporated can not become
competitors for this fund, since the com.
missioners can only select amorg the COL
leges already provided"
Why set Of gentlemen TO be selected
by the government or appointed by the
Legislature can make q better choice of |
location than the whole Legislature we |
cannot immagine. a few minutes voting
in the Legislature would settle che choice |
Of that body more justly than could be |
done by reference TO commission. Let
this money be kept in the State, and by
no means permit legislative blunder to
occasion lapse of the donation. and
compel the State to refund to the fede-
raj government 100000 OF Louisiana
bonds in which this donation has been
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
THE REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
BROWN.

The city papers have scarcely done JUS
ticc to Mr.. Brown in their brief reviews
Of his able report. They have picked
on: the difficulties encountered by him.
on account Of the embezzlement Of the
school funds in some of the country par
ishes, and paraded them as continuing
and unchecked evils. If they desire to do
exact justice to the capable superintend-
ent. they will see that the principal rob.
berries of the school funds We're perre-
trated before the Inauguration Of the
present administration, and that siren
uous efforts have been made, and which
have not been RENTED, to secure some
thing like reclamation. For instance,
Superintendent Boothby, of the Sixth
Division, embracing New Orleans, reports:
The fact that about 81 ,240 900 was do
mated few years past for the support and
advancement of. tina education of children
Of all classes and conditionA Of society, par
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
MASKS VERSUS BREAD,

Last week the local columns of our
daily press overlooked with accounts of
carnival festivities. Balls, parties and
masquerades abounded; theatres and
operas were crowded.; swarms of gaily
dressed people afoot and in vehicles
streamed through the streets; indications
Of wealth and prosperity were seen on
every hand. The procession of Rex was
a costly pa geant, tina. Of the Mystic Krewe
much more so. On Mardi Gras night not
less than one hundred thousand people
participated more or less in the jolity of
the occasion, every one Of whom spent
more or less money for mere amusement,
in sums ranging from the price of car-fare
and candy to the value Of an elegant ball
outfit, including dollhouse flowers and
carriage hire.
This week the columns of the same
papers TEEN with accounts of the poverty
and restitution prevailing among our
poor. Fifteen thousand persons in our
midst are said to be suffering for the ne
cessities of life. Just think of it. Fifteen
thousand human beings needing food and
fuel in city that can afford to spend hun
dreds of thousands upon mere amusement.
The extravaganza Of last week none can
dispute. Whether the accounts we read of
the want and misery prevailing among us
are equally indisputable is question
which requires immediate solution. If
i: is really SO. then tho first
thing to be done IS to take .nea-
sures for its relief: Apublic meeting
should be held, committees appointed to
inquire into the condition OF our suffering
poor, money should be subscribed and
placed in the hands OF men of known
probity and public spirit. Matters should
not be allowed to remain in their present
condition another day-if they are any
thing like as bad as reported for it is
to US as q community to have
SO much to spend on selfish and ephem.
eral pleasure and hone to spare for beney-
olence; to have masks plenty and bread
lacking.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
iCommunlcated.i
Frauds of the Havana IotieryS

HAVANA, February 10, 1914
Ep1ToR REPUBLICAN:
Though many days have passed On the wings of
light and shadow since my last letter was inserted
in the sparkling columns of your paper I assure
yeu have often desired that circumstances hero
were such as to enable me to dip my pen in the
brilliant cOlOrs of the rainbow to portray happy
state of things, in order that my correspondence
might be agreeable to your readers and the friends
OF Cuba at home and abroad. But the case is quite
different. The Gem of the Antilles is irretrieya
bly, lost to Spain. Distrust and poverty prevail
here; the government is bankrupt, and ruin is
staring the inhabitants of the exat hful island in
the face.
The Captain General Senior Jovellar is at pres
ent, like Hamlet "contendng with sea OF trous
bles." The officials under him are dishonest ana
only aspire to plunder private individuals and
even the treasury. To give you an instance viii
state that Senior Valerie, the chief administrator of
the Havana ROYAL Lottery is now in Jail. He. like
some of his predecessors, has brought the lottery
into such dIsrepute that very few persons here
buy tickets now. Most of them are sold abroad,
where purchasers are ignorant of the thefts prac-
ticed.
The administrator of the lottery qs crminally
prosecuted, having for time past kept soma
OF the beers out of the globe, then purchased
the tickets bearing those numbers and calling them
out as having drawn prizes. The buyers of tickets
have of course been grossly swindled by this en-
terprisng officer who, in short fine, is believed
70 have made aa snuch money as your Astors anes
Senior vaero is also charged WITH number op
stealing operations, whereby he has robbed the
people IN the most barofaced manner. One of his
games to lay the sub.collectors under contri-
button and bIackmail them; another ret scheme
the distribution of lottery tickets With a COM
mission of twenty-five cents on each for himself
He also kept all the unsod tickets in his desk and
II any or mem drew prizes, he presented them
through third party, and got the money. IN this
way the Havana Royal Lottery has been managed.
Some years ago two persons presented each the
same ticket, which had drawn the largest prize.
Inc lottery IS now managed b Don Rarael de Ia
loIre the Secretary OF Senior Valero bat the latio
tude gwen to the manager and the plan OF draw
prevent frauds fe1s On or
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

grog-sellers," it ought to be gravely con-
sidered whether we ought not to demand
more. If the cofeehouse keepers are let
off with nothing worse than what some Of
them call the Sabbatarian law, with no
increase of license, they should bless their
stars. If they do not find the business
sufficiently remunerative under such con-
ditions, no harm will come to any one if
they close their doors and turn their time
and talents to more useful and profitable
employment. For nothing they can do is
likely to be so hurtful to public morals as
their present occupation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

sale of diseased and unsound cattle for
food. No poison is more dangerous than
corrupt meat. All experience shows that
this can not be done without stringent
provisions as to the care of the cattle while
in transit. Foul air, overcrowding, want
OF water and food, poison the whole cargo
more or less We hope that the bill will
pass, and assure Mr.. Barrow that the
people will thank him foy his honest
efforts to protect them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Look for advertisement of Phoenix Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, of Hartford,
Connecticut. 1t has not raised its premium
rates on Southern risks, making no differ
ence between them and the Northern. 1t
has the half note plan, an advantage over
all the other companies doing business here.
We congratulate Mr.. Edgar E. Adams and
Colonel Daniel A. Wilson on their connec-
ton with so popular and reliable COM
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Rev. III. S. Jacobs, well known jewish
rabbi, was at the executive office yesterday
urging the Governor to sign the bill closing
saloons and places Of amusement Oh sun
days. This gentleman, although an ortho'
dox disciple of Israel, is evidently re-
spector, too, of the Christian Sabbath.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Attractive sale by the sheriff of the
parish of Orleans of the contents of the
wholesale crockery establishment No. 70
Magazine street. We call particular atten-
ticn of wholesale and retail dealers to the
above mentioned sale, to take place on
Monday, March 2, at 1880 A. NJ, The stock
comprises a choice aid full assortment Of
crocksry, glassware and house furnishing
gooAa in general. .se',sasss IA .
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

1t is, we understand, contemplated, after
the Lenten season, during .Easter week, to
give grand vocal and instrumental con-
cert at Grunewald Hall, under the manage
ment of +. Schafter, Jr., organist of Christ
Church, for the benefit of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church, corner of Third and Annun-
citation streets, in order to raise funds to
meet pressing Indebtedness on said church
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The Davenport Brothers have addressed
us a copy of card in which they ask
suspension of pubic opinion; state that
their confidential agent has decamped with
their funds, leaving them unable to pay
their bills; but will remain until they can
make arrangements to pay what they owe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

An Irish miser died in Cork recently and
left his widow only broken pitcher. She
ties titled her Indignation after hearing the
will read by kicking over the pitcher. which
enabled her to discover the value Of the
contents, which was, of course. immense.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The Daily Graphic, of February "a, con-
tains thorough and elaborate illustrations
of the procession Of the Mystic Krewe Of
Comus. Each car in the line is separately
portrayed, and grand tableau presented
of the reception at the Varieties Theatre.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Miss Landseer has presented TO the Eng
lish Lfeboat Institution fl00 as 4 fnemo'
rial of the regard her brother, Sir Edwin
Landseer, had expressed for the institution
as the means of great and noble work on
the coast of the British Isles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

1t is by no means uncommon 10 see sour
orange trees adorned with bud, blossom
and ripe fruit all at once, but it is not so with
the sweet oranges, as the crop is usually
taken from the trees early in the season
A slight frost improves the fruit, but
heavy one spoils it. This season, however,
owing to the extreme mildness of the
weather, many persons let their fruit hang
upon the trees instead of gathering it; thus
obtaining the rare and beautiful sight of.
ripe sweet oranges surrounded by cluster
ing buds and blossoms. We have now
upon our desk branch from an orange
tree in the Sixth District, which deserves,
for its beauty. to be reproduced on canvass
1t is one mass of glossy, green leaves, and
snowy, fragrant bio ssoms, terminating in a
golden ball. bright as the fruit of Hesper-.
ieS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Saws the Charchn,an: "If the fashion OF
female preachers ever gets fairly estab-
lished in any denomination, the others will
have to yield to it. Some leading man will
take itup for the sake of popularity. and
the rest will have to fall in,'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The sheriff of the parish of Orleans will
sell at auction TO- morrow at 5 2. NJ, at
his warehouse No. % Orleans street, be-
tween Royal and Bourbon streets, Second
District, furniture and movables. Also,
one piano
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

We are in receipt of tickets of invitation
to attend the installation ceremonies Of
Pelican Lodge No. ]. Knights of Cush, on
Monday evening next, at the corner OF Poy-
dras and Bertrand streets. Henry j. Give
is Grand Z. U. &.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The Antoine Guards, one of the COM
panies of Lieutenant Colonel Detiege's bat
talon of the First Brigade Louisiana State
National Guard, will give a calico ball at
Browns Hall, Melpomene street, Wednes-
dav eyeninp next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

To the question: "What makes Demo
craft! the New York Commercial Adrer.
Hser replies: "To our thinking, judicious
distribution of whisky and dollars has been
the making Of a good many Of the modern
navnnoracyD
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Rev. James Morrow will preach today in
Ames' Methodist Episcopal Church, corner
of St. Charles and Calliope streets. Hours
of service IL A. M. and P. M. Strangers
invited
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The thirteenth anniversary ball of the
Gentemen's Hebrew Benevolent Associa.
ton, at Exposition Hall, on Saturday eve.
ming, March 7, promises to eclipse in bril-
liancy all such former occasions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Recent experiments show that water
which remains over night in lead pipes con.
9ains one tenth of grain of lead to the gal
Ion
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
The Fire Department.


| We publish to- day an interesting commn
! nication from an ''Active Fireman. - which
| discloses startling condition of this nr;aes
of our city.
We have been SO accustomed to rely or,
| the efficiency Of our fire department., to-
admire its complete ness, reverence its char
| tiles and boast of its superiority, that thep
means by which it has been supported have
hardly been considered.
The statements of the writer are incon.
trovertible--indeed they are well known tn
every one. Contrary to the practice of the
rest of the city's creditors, the Firemen's
Charitable Association does not over est.
mate the value of it's services, but offers to
protect the city at less than the cost of
maintaining the organization. Not only
this, but the association has endured, during
four years. an aggregate loss of $4,000
without murmur. 1t does not now ask to
be reimbursed for this loss, which has swal.
lowed up the accumulations of years But.
as the writer says. the association can not
carry such burdens much longer. Even a
short twelvemonth may see the end.
The firemen have right to make the an
peal they do to the Legislature for relief.
Those who are benefited by their laborss
rich corporations as well as the people.
should help to pay the expense. 1t is trua
that they save Sl0,0OO,O0O to the city and
the insurance companies make S5,OOO,OO0.
Every one appreciates the Importance
and value of the department, but it is evil
dent, from the letter of "Active Fireman.
that unless relief comes speedily, in the
form of adequate payment for their future
services, it will soon be no more. The noble
charities it supports, the splendid discipline
it maintains and the patriotic esprit du corps
it cultivates will cease to exist and only the
memory OF the dee DIS of the pride of New
Orleans-the volunteer fire department.
will remain to tell what the city has.
thrown away
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

A bill is before the Legislature of Maine
prohibiting gambling in the railroad cars,
with strong probability of being passed
BY both houses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

4 ten cent express has been established
in Charleston, South Carolina, and its sue
cess is reported as wonderful.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Narrow gauge railways have now 1864
miles in operation in this country and Can
:ada, and over 5000 more are now contem-
plated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

s'My Love! My Own" tender ballad,
words by George Cooper and music by II
Willard, has been received. and is for sale
VI. Grupewald.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The crusade against liquor comes on
apace, sure and certain as the epizootic in
Huences
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Charles Lamb, when speaking of one OF
his rides on horseback, remarked that "all
at once his horse stopped, but he kept right
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

When the firemen have fourth of
March in one day, they get lions share Of
the month in quick time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

The Rev. Z. 7. Hooker breaches to-day
1t the First Congregational Church, cor
net of Prytania and CalliOpe streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

Fortunately for Adam his fall was not
witnessed by fifteen or twenty laughing
acquaintances from an opposite corner.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

On Wednesday evening Vigilant Steam
Fire Company No. give grand fancy
dress and mask ball at Odd Fellows Hall.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

him into crime" Where education de-
ponds wholly upon the parents, too often
their selfshness, indifference, idleness,
| poverty neglect the education Of the
children. Their time and labor must be
| utilized, even though it be at the expense
of their whole subsequent prosperity and
happiness.
We have no right to allow whole gen.
Grafton of street Arabs to grow up in our
| cities to people the penitentiaries and fur
| nish food for the gallows.
According to the last census, there are
in the United States five millions of chill
dren who never attend school. Is there
no danger in this? Are we not leaving
monstrous peril unprovided against?
1t is argued against the system Of COM
pulsory education that it would necessi-
tate an increased taxation, which should
be sufficient argument against it in the
present condition of our State. But it
must be borne in mind that the new
schoolhouses to be built would take the
place Of the prisons and warehouses that
now bsorb SO large share of the reve-
nue. Of the State.
1t costs far more to support the police
and punish criminals than it would to
educate the children. and thus prevent
the crime. 1t costs more to support pau
pers than it would to prevent pauperism.
Mr.. Hawkins. in his recent report to
the New York city council. says very
truly: "Under compulsory system, of
education, our streets would soon be
cleared Of the thousands Of youthful va.
grants. from whose ranks our army of
criminals is recruited. Such a law in a
single generation would work moral
and intellectual regeneration and reforma.
ton in our criminal and pauper classes.
and some millions Of money in the de-
partments Of police, charities and correc-
tons. and largely increase the wealth. in.
huence and producing power Of the State.
and make it intelligent. prosperous. pow.
erfu1 and happy
Henry Ward Beecher says: free com.
mon schools are national life policies Of
insurance. education is the foundation
Of Iepublicanism. the charter Of our
liberties, the hope of Our future
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
OUR LEGISLATURE.

If the members Of the Legislature will
but watch the general appropriation bill
closely. they may go before the people
next fall with record that they may
proudly point to as q substantial rea-
son why they should be continued
in their responsible trusts. II no bad
jobs are tackled on to this bill! which
of course. must 8come a law as it passes -
the executive maeu now bear the brunt Of
the PRONUNCIATION Of all such tina. become
laws.
Nothing the Legislature has so far done
can hurt the Republican party. while
much has been accomplished to its last
ing credit and to the benefit of the State.
Of the bills now in the hands OF the
executive. and which he must sign or
veto before the close of the session. there
is no: one obnoxious to the public.
Further. they have limited their expe,,.
ditures to q mos: economical point. the
leaders Of both houses standing pledged
to an estimate Of disbursements within
twelve hundred thousand dollars. exclu.
sive Of school expenses. we append a
statement of the appropriations for the
~ e., I r. 50
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01

We take pleasure in noticing two bills
introduced by Hon. John Barrow, the
Representative from the seventh ward,
one for the more prompt payment of the
city employees, and the other for the better
care of cattle imported here for slaughter.
This is an important measure and will
protect materially the health of the city.
1t has been done in all other States where
cattle are imported in large numbers for
food Every Legislature owes that duty
to the. people to protect them from the