The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-22
About the City.
Fell From, q Mast.

Fell From, . Mast.
John HHrlin, aged twenty-eight years,
! a native of Ireland, while at work on beard
the ship Princeton, about ~ o'clock yester-
day, between Fourth street and Washington
Avenue, he fell from the foretopsail yard foot
rope to the deck of the vessel, and died in
about an hour from his injuries. The
Coroner was notified, who held the inquest ;
verdict, came to his death accidentally. The
body was then conveyed by his friends to
his late residence corner IT st. Mary and
Religious streets.
Sudden Death.
At O'Clock last A. NJ, woman named
Mary Lawler, aged 80, and native of Ger
many. died suddenly at her residence, No.
l51 Toulouse street. Coroner notified. Yer
dict: Heart disease.
A Desperate Af'ay in a Gambling Den
Mans Throat Cut " it'll Razor
At 10 o'clock last night, in that den of
vice situated on the corner of Common and
Dryades streets, there occurred one of the
coolest and most murderous attempts to
kill that has for many days b, en- heard of
Two men, Randall Taylor and David White,
were playing a game of cards, when White
accused Taylor with having stolen his
money, whereupon fight ensued, i'll which
Taylor, coolly drawing razor from his
pocket, cut the throat OF w ulut.
The cash extends from behind the left ear
under the jaw and around to the chin, max
ing most hideOus wound of about five
inches in length and three-fonrths of an inch
deep and laying open the flesh about two
inches in width. At this juncture the crowd
around separated the men and one Manuel
Parada, who was present, had Taylor arrest
ed and conveyed to the First Precinct. The
wounded man was attended by the Coroner,
who pronounced his wounds, though not
dangerous to be very severe. He was then
taken to the Charity Hospital.
Pick pocket.
George Allen, one Of the light fingered
fraternity, was arrested on the corner of
Common and Carondelet ST. Gets, last night
for inserting the extrernities of his digits
into the pockets Of Mr.. William Smith.
George now rests in the First.
The River and Crevasse Items.
The river, as sounded yesterday about II
o'clock, is seven inches below the high
water mark of 1871. The sounding was I'M
taken at the head of Canal street. The
water in the rear of Gretna and Algiers is
falling fast. Crevasses on lower and upper
coast remain as last reported
Died From HIS Injuries.
The man Herman Belmar, who, on the
13th Of April, was run over by car No. IS of
the Esplanade street line, near Bayou
Bridge. died from the effects of his Injuries
about 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the
Charity Hospital. The driver, Christopher
kasswell was arrested at the time, but it is
not known if he has been held until this
time.
From Yesterdays Evening Edition.
A Presentation.
proprate badge, made of gold and silver,
which was presented to Mr.. Casper Lott
an old time fireman. The badge, shows in
bold relief a steam fire engine; over that is
a tireman's cap; underneath is a tireman's
and on either side is the hook and i
ladder equipments. The badge is gotten up
in real artistic style, and is a credit to the
artisan. The presentation Of this badge |
was private affair, and was not intended
to become public; but ye local, always on
the alert, found it out, and places this on
record, to show that Mr.. Lott is appreciated
IS fireman and citizen.
New Soup House.
There were fed yesterday 2l6 males and
"A females at this institution by the city
showing an increase of 20 per
SONS per day.
About II o'clock last night fire broke
nut in a one story frame kitchen, on Maude-
,ille, between Rob rtson and Girod streets,
owned by Mrs. Parker and occupied by Mr..
iaffney. The kitchen was totally des-
royed loss about $500. The property was
insured. The fire is supposed to have been
he work of an incendiary.
Another Fire.
At o'clock this A. NJ, a fire was discover
d in the front room of frame double
lwelling house situated on Vaudeville be-
ween Robertson Ond GirOd streets, the
building owned by Mr.. Parker and occupied
" Mr.. Gatfrey, which resulted in the total
destruction Of the property and furniture.
The loss will amount to about $500, but is
insured. 1t is supposed the house was set
N fire. The fire then communicated to the
adjoining one-story frame house, owned by
he widow Poynot and occupied by Mr.. Lacy;
he property was partially destroyed by fire;
oss $500 ; not insured. The fire then spread
y Mr.. Itfrig, which was partially damaged
~ fire. Loss 500. Not insured.
Police Notes.
Ed. Marshall had a gentleman's outfit
wen to the studs in the shirt, in his possess
sion, which the officer suspected were felo-
liOusly obtained, and Ed now rests in the
Eeurth.
Mrs. Robert Bird must be a gay bird and
links from the following circumstances "A
,reat deal of her personal beauty for last
'vening this lady stole a looking glass and
llsO coffee pot, from one Mary Thompson,
Who had the Bird Gagged in the First.
TIlman Gray was arrested this morning,
icing charged by John Dolan with stealing
barrel Of flour from him, at the corner Of
Magazine and Natchez streets.
Get your tickets and numbers in time for
be Saturday matinee at the Academy,