The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-06
About the City.
Only A stray Little Waif.

Only A Stray Little Waif.
1t was a clear, beautiful night, aid the
moon, in all its full and Respondent glory,
was casting shadows of every imaginary
shape and form round and about the old
Cathedral. The clock had neared the horr
OF two in the morning, and the almost I'M
earthly silence was only occasionally broken
by the regulation tramp of the night watch
man as he paced his beat. The air, fragrant
with the perfume of many flowers from the
Park near by, together with the cool, re,
freshing breezes which famed the flushed
cheek of the wearied traveller, as ne slowly
wendell his way home, led one to thoughts
of better things, and the heart could not
but then echo the responding sentiment
all is peace.
Who is this clad in the garb Of poverty,
with the spring Of youth still in his tear
stained face, gradually approaching spot
where are assembled men whose duties ad-
init Of but little rest night or day! lis
but stray little waf! With pathetic yet
manly voice. he inquired for the guardian
of the massive pile OF granite which doomed
up before him, warning to evil doors; ami
then, having become satisfied that his re-
marks were addressed to the proper person,
he told story Of hardships which, for one
so yonng, seemed almost incredulous. Yet
he did not complain. He did not even ex-
perience any bitterness towards the task
master who, after having employed him for
one year, failed at the proper time to hand
over his dues.
All that was asked was place to lay his
head for the night, and in the morning, re
freshed by sleep, he would seek work.
Readily was this granted him. Twas not
much to give; and as he prepared to lay his
head on the cold gray stones, an exclama-
ton escaped his lips which denoted surprise
at the absence Of those comforts necessary
and conducive to health. Amongst the
crowd assembled outside the prison door
was one-a man of the world some people
call bim-but those who know him best can
tell of q heart overlooking with tender sym
pathies for the unfortunate. His counte-
nance is placid, and does not denote the
passions which in others is so wildly de-
picted but then he had heart.
Quietly requesting the turnkey to bring
forth the boy, he, with a number of others,
proceeded on their way up town, and arriv
ing at spot designated, The poor little wait,
at his request was furnished bed and
lodging for the night.
It certainly was not much for this man to
do, yet he might have done less. His re-
ward il yet to come. An experience never
to be forgotten, was his that night, and
when years have rolled by, and the poor lit
tie waif through his energy and perse-
verence will have climbed to the top Of the
ladder, and have gained a firm foothold
amongst his fellowmen, then will this good
ure to his first acquaintance with one who
was selfmade.
Dangerously Cut.
Carrie Lee was arrested last evening about
$50 on Dryades, near Perd do street, on
information received, charged with cut
ting and wounding woman named
Matilda Wills with a knife. On examina-
ton it was found that two wounds were in
hicted in the head, one in each side of the
stomach, one in the left arm and one in the
shoulder. She was conveyed to the Charity
Hospital, where our reporter visited her and
found her condition critical.
Remanded TO the Criminal Court.
Constable s. N. Snaer and two Of his
Court by Judge Macarthur for violating act
II, exempting $500 Of property from seizure.
Very Mysterious.
About II o'clock yesterday morning, two
men, one colored, and both unknown, were
seen by some boys to bury q box in the
ground on Alexander, between Gasquet and
Canal streets. Upon the approach Of the
boys, the men t-ok to flight. They then
proceeded with an examination, without any
difficulty they unearthed the box, and on
opening it, found therein contained the body
Ol q U0Au luIanI. IL was Gdhon 10 Jne ouO-
urban Precinct Station, and the coroner
notified.
fell I'm the River.
About IL o'clock yesterday, colored
man named Dick Randolph, accidentally
fell from the wheelhouse Of the steamer
Texas, lying at the head Of Customhouse
street, into the river. He was rescued from
drowning by Officers White and Donnelly.
Not Guilty.
In the case of the State vs. Geo. Grover
and Page, the jury came into court at $50
o'clock last evening, and rendered a verdict
of not guilty,
Accidentally Shot.
Yesterday evening, about O'Clock, girl
named Anna Hilderbreinde, about Ii years
of age, residing at the corner of st. Dennis
and Seventh streets, was accidentally shot
IN the leg, by one Thomas Toney, who was
carelessly handling pistol. Dr.. Solomon
was called In and pronounced the wound not
dangerous. Thomas TOney came to the
Sixth Precinct Station and surrendered him
self.
More Blood.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon, diff
fculty occurred at the corner Of St. Charles
and Eighth Streets between John Bailey and
John Nolan, in which the former was
stabbed three times, once in the head and
twice in the back of the neck, with a pair
of garden shears The wounded man was car
fled to his residence, on Ninth. between
Constance and Laurel streets, and physi
clan sent for, who pronounced his wounds
not dangerous.
Soup House Irreg arities.
The case Of Mrs. Miller, who for some
weeks past has been an inmate Of the Soup
House, calls for serious investigation on the
part Of the authorities. We can find no
excuse for the brutality which was clearly
evident in ejecting from the gates poor
woman at . late hour at night. Mrs. Miller,
who is q seamstress, and has been residing
until lately in Galveston, is lady of re-
finement, and her statement with reference
to even more serious charges deserves close
scrutiny. At the First Precinct Station,
where she requested shelter for the night
for herself and child abe WAS treated with