New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Memphis Reconstructed at Last.


MEMPHIS, March Mayor League hav-
ing withdrawn his opposition to Captain
Philip Athey as chief OF police, sent in his
name for reelection last night which was
unanimously confirmed by the General
Council, which body had persistently re-
fused to confirm successor to Athey, who
was regarded as the best chief Memphis has
ever had. DR.. Is. w. Avent was elected
president of the Board of Health, DR.. Il II.
Tavlor. secretary, and DR.. Frank Rice,
health officer.
Fire mt Galveston.
GALVESTON, March IA destructive fire
at the warehouse of Il. +. George, W hoesale
druggist, caused loss of $4,000. No insur-
ance. Also, wooden buildings adjoining
partially burned. The fire is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiary.
Fire n, Bryan.
A special from BRYAN says: "a large fire
took place here this morning The suffer
ers were Mcqueen & Davis, loss $4,000;
insured 5000; A. Kaiser, loss $40 600; in
sured $4,000; Frank Clark, loss $4,000; no
insurance; Parker e. Flippin's bank, loss of
building 5000; insured $500. The books
and money were saved.
On the War Path.
special to the Galveston Ne,rs, dated
San Antonio, sixth, says: The latest,
twenty -eighth ultimo, from Fort Griffin,
says that twelve Indians came very near
the house of Mr.. Matthews, about six miles
from the fort, chasing his son-in-law, whom
they followed for eight miles, and who only
saved his life by the superior speed of his
horse. Another party cleaned out Pickets-
vile few days ago, while the citizens
were attending rivival, and it is reported
by COMMANDERS. A command of five men
were killed at the same time.
Bonds of the Collector of the Port.
BosToN, March 7.-Wiliam A. Simmons
appeared before Judge Lowell yesterday
and gave bonds as collector of the port of |
Boston. James II. Chadwick, Rufus S. |
Frost Edward Fl. Dunn and Andrew j. |
Hall were his bondsmen.
After tho Gamblers.
PHILADELPHIA, March THE final hear |
ing in the case OF the gamblers arrested on |
Tuesday afternoon was given to day. The |
defendants were all discharged save four,
viz: Charles Kane, II. C. Barley. j. Brien
and William Reilly. Bail, $500 each.
Strike of Walters.
A strike among the hotel walters began
IN the Bingham House to-day, all the sub
ordinate walters going out shortly before
dinner Similar action is expected in the
other hotels.
The Protective Union of Walters want
S25 per mouth instead of SIG, as now paid.
Sunday Liquor Traffic to Cease.
to cease Sunday traffic.
Receiving the NIethodists.
LOUISVILLE, March IA meeting was
held last night to devise ways and means
for the reception and accommodation of
members Of the General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, which
oonvenes here.
Murdered for Refusing.
CHICAGO, March IA Detroit dispatch
says:' wv. Il. Underwood, of Cleveland,
becoming enamored of Miss Anna Pridgeon.
offered marriage, but was refused. On
offering himself q second time and again
meeting with q refusal, he stabbed her to
the heart. killing her instantly"
National Council of Independent Erangers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March THE Ma
tional Council Of Independent Grsugers
was organized in this city yesterday ut
meeting of the executive committees Of the |
New York and Boston oranges, and q de- |
olaration Of principles, restitution and |
ritual were adopted Members Of the or.
der do not hesitate to avow that it is pc.
litical in it's nature.
Sentenced for Life.
SAN FRANCISCO, March Robert Man
ming, convicted Of murder, in killing a
Chinamap. has been sentenced TO the State
prison for life.
An Ugly Customer.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, March AT Wall
lngiord to-day, JohpAnderson, o Swede,
VINO had lett work IN wheel factory, en- ,
erei tbs building with two 10 .ied re-
voivers. He first fired at the man who took
his place, striking him in the shoulder, then
struck Hora'io Hall in the temple, fatally !
woundlng him, and then shot himself and
out his throat, causing atal injuries.
Interesting Trial.
PHILADELPHIA. March Before United
States Commissioner Biddle, to day, VIII (.
ham +. Brantley, contractor. had bearing
npon the alleged charge of embezzllng cloth !,
FrOm the United States government. and
wss held in 5000 bail. The charge " "A pre. =
erred by General Sacket, who has been in Il
his city ecently investigating Of, uses y
gainst the government.
Brantley had u contract in 1872 to make =
ID clothing, and the allegation is that he ~
emit some Of the cloth to house on Leonard
treet, New York. Defendant denies the
barge of embarrassment, but it is said sd ~
hts retaining savings, which ho says he v
I'D right to do. n,
Attempted Bank Robbery. Il
Mr.. Price, president of the Pot'stown 81
stional Bank, made his appearance At po- q
" head q uartsrs in this city this afternoon, 4
ID gave particulars of IN attempted bank "
bbery ut that plaoo. p
He ssys three burglars made IN entrance O
10 tire bank through the grating on the p
l>->lk chant p n Er{daY: enHQA6 and II