New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-10


cupied by James Jones, was burned. A
single house, owned and occupied by Mrs.
= zones, was destroyed. A one.story frame
$50, 900.
POLICE Work DURING ApRIL.-The
total number OF arrests made by the Metro
politan Police during the month of April
was 1868. Ofenses-Assault and battery,
ia; arson, z; assault with dangerous weaD-
ons. l9, intent to kill, IA; breach of peace,
40; burglary, 8; dangerous and suspicious,
fighting, l4l; insanity, 10; larceny, l22; OBJ
tanning goods by false pretenses, IL; hav-
ing stolen property, II; violating city Or
dinances, lao; Migrants, &c; carrying con-
cealed weapons. IL. Males, 1925, females,
l34; married, 4O2; single, GIG; mixed, 8.
UNIFORMED BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS
To-day the eight societies COMPOSING the
Uniformed Benevolent Associations will
make q public parade, forming at Clay
Statue this morning at eleven o'clock. BY
referring to an advertisement in another
column full particulars will be learned.
Fancy cashmerette suits, Sc so. Brown
Cheviot suits, 81 so; and furnishing goods
at retail at COST, at Garth waite, Lewis &
Miller's, No. 100 Common street.
AN APPoINTMENT.--Admi Lewis
has appointed Mr.. Patrick Creagh super
intendent of streets in the First District to
I'LL the vacancy made by the resignation of
Mr.. Charles Montaldo, who is appointed
flour inspector.
THIS IS THE DAY.-All who may to-day
seek outdoor recreation must not forget
the great picnic given by the fire companies
Nos. and 6, at the Fair Grounds. The
new steamer of No. 2 will be displayed and
tried, which will greatly interest others
than firemen. Procure tickets aud secure
chances to win some of the prizes.
CARRoLLroN GARDEN.-Hickok's garden
is luxurious just now, and scarcely day
passes that one or more parties picnic in it.
So frequent has this become that disreput-
able characters avoid the place. The plat
form for dancers has been renewed and
comfortable seats have been added. This
platform is so large that it will accom-
mOdate 400 persons easily, and being with
out other cover than that furnished by
splendid trees, is peculiarly adapted for
dancing parties; and then all who tire OF
that amusement can retire to coy arbors
converse quietly and partake Of coolinsg,
drinks.
A FOOLISH FELLow.-Late Friday night,
rs Mr.. j. G. Roach was driving along Old
Levee, near Urquhart street, a man jumped
INTO the wagon and began to climb the ex-
coroner, evidently with felonious intent:
Mr.. Roach is no infant, therefore talked
vigorously at the intruder, and the two
embraced, and not lovingly. The rascal
succeeded in extracting few dollars from
Mr.. koach's pocket which was more than
the owner could do ordinarily, and started
off, but the ex-coroner was not willing. The
man was arrested and gave his name as Z.
III. Miller.
SEVEN HUNDRED DoLLARs.-Friday night
Leon Gadilhe, a member of the opera
troupe, discovered that his armoir had
been ravished of $500. He informed the
police, and the result is that Agatha Wilson,
| servant. in the house No. l25 Toulouse
street, is arrested as the thief Some OF
Mr.. Gadilhe's property was in her trunk.
AN APPROPRIATE PRESENT. - Several
| ladies residing on Laurel street, near where
officer Reuben Gilmore risked his life to
| arrest two burglars recently, collected sum
| Of money and purchased silver mounted
| revolver, which they presented to Reuben
with their kindest regards, deeming him a
| vigilant and brave officer. The compliment
! is probably one which the recipient will be
proud of as long as he lives. Now let the
| Board of Police Commissioners come to the
rescue and promote Reuben.
| -
! ACCIDENTALLY K1LLED.-Friday evening
Nelson Turner was hunting back of the
Barracks, when by some mlschance ne
discharged one barrel of his shotgun. the
inhicting q wound which caused his death
in few hours afterward, at his home, or
Piety, near Morales street.
MORE BASE BALL.-At regular meeting
| of the jackson Cotton Rollers" new bast
ball organization, the following officers
were elected to serve the ensuing year
Peter Stubblefeld, president; J. j. DALEY
vice president; John B. Durnin, secretary
John J. Massey, captain. The following Ii
the "nine:" J. Massey, pitcher; 4. Gausby
catcher; j. Duffy, first base; E. T. Uniacke
second base; Pat Kelly, third base; Ma
Duffy, short stop; j. Kenny, left field; P
Stubblefield, right field, and T. Hadley
| centre field. This is q pretty strong team
and they are willing to play any nine EN-
| ployes in the city, but particularly the Lou
isiana Sash Factory boys, the Morse OF
Price Current nine.
"NEw ERA."-The Italians of the fifth
ward assemb led last night at the corner o.
| Rampant and Toulouse streets, and f0rme6
| q sub-club named as above. The hall wal
crowded, and the best of feeling prevailed
| Several speeches were made and well re
ceived. The following is a list Of the 9th
GERS elected: A. Sparicio, president; l.
| Tore, vice president; A. Patorno, secre
tary; G. Tuminelli. treasurer. The meet
| ing adjourned subject to call.
Manager David Bidwell.
By reference to a correspondence il
another column it will be seen that large
number Of our best citizens have signifed
their desire to assist in testimonial bene
fit, to be given the gentleman whose nam
has for so many years been connected hon
orably with the Academy of Music. Th'
proffer was timely and neatly made, AM
must be considered as high compliment
to the manager, man and citizen. Mr.. Bid
we'll g season, just closed, has not been
profitable one, ewing to business depres
sions, and not for lack of attractions
| offered. He has not, however, closed hi