The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-16


y coe that the money had been distribute
= among them, he (Briscoe) getting s. Is Il
his share, which he returned to Wilson.
: BIC Throw OF VoIUNTEEr No /. ~ At
monthly washing Of the above engine, whic
took place yesterday at the corner OF Huntf
and Tchoupitoulas streets, some fine throw
were made. The first throw being throug
> 100 feet hose ] inch nozzle, water was force
9 800 feet The second trial brought ont bet
ter result, water being forced 30i feet 1
, inches. through same length of hose and sam
nozzle. An examination was made, and tn,
packing OF the pumps vas found to be worn
50 the boys determined upon another tri Il a
some early day, when they expect to capture
the horns.
The engine ofthis company having been il
service over two years, the above throws are
considered wonderful, but No. Is BOYS say
that it is not near OF what she can DO when in
good order. The above engine is a second
class double pump, built by Mr.. Jetfers, of
Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. An attempt was
made on Sunday night by some person IN
known to enter the residence OF J. g. Woods,
| Esq, situated at the corner Of Louisiana
Avenue and Chestnut streets The would-be
burglar endeavored to open window, but so
noisy were his efforts that Mr.. Woods was
awakened. Jumping from his bed, Mr. Woods
seized his revolver and sailed forth. The
thief heard HIM coming and ''sloped," and
escaped unhurt, the two balls selt after him
by Mr.. Woods missing him.
1NcENDIARY. - Some unknown incendiary
saturated with coal oil and set fire to barn
on Fifth street, between Canal Avenue and
Dublin street. owned by Mr.. i. Salvis The
entire building was destroyed at a loss of
ellOo but was covered by insurance The
dwelling house, which has been unoccupied
for some time past was saved through the |
exertions Of the tiremen. The man who had |
charge Of the place was absen. at the time Of |
the fire.
GtEEoTING. A man named Thomas Jones,
while on his way home Sunday morning, at
halt-past 3 o'clock, was suddenly assaulted bv
three rutfians who succeeded in robbing him
OF $50 IN United States currency. Jones cries
attracted the attention OF officer Francisco
who gave chase, and succeeded in capturing
one Of the scamps, and locked him up in the
FIRST Precinct Station, Mr. Jones making a
charge against him of garroting and robbery
The other two villains succeeded in escaping
HE EMBEzzLEMENr CASE. The case of Mr.
Alex. Delgado. charged by Messrs Prud-
homme Y Grace with embezzement, came No
before Judge Evans this morning The gen
lemen from whom the money was embezzled
desired to withdraw the charge, but the Judge
'efused to let it be done, it being a State
'ffense Mr.. Delgado was placed under SIP
100 bonds for appearance.
He SuRRENDEEs. Sunday night Mat Hogan :
ent word to Gen Badger that lie would give
himself up this morning, at a certain place {
The General being at the appointed spot ;
logan kept his word and was there when he !
vas conveyed to the First Precinct Station in :
zen. Badgers cab.
CIIFFoRD CASE Harry Clifford was brought .
etore Judge Evans this morning charged )
y Special Walsh with assault and battery T
18th intent to kill. He plead guilty to the
barge and was placed under $1,000 bonds for P
opearance. u
MISCELLANEOUS Bill Johnson. an enter =
rising youth, attempted to commit larceny
! Franklin, between B.envlle and Custom r
ouse streets and being detected in the act 70
rs lodged in the Fourth Precinct Lock-Up. Of
A false alarm of fire was turned in from
Ok 80, 10y some unknown person at 5l5 r.
is morning.
The Fifth was filed with about twenty fell - =
VS. charged with being drunk and disturb VI
G the peace Names would be given but
e popularity of the spelling precludes the
'SSlDillty. :,
Gustave Harris and Dan Williams for dis al
rbing the peace and using language unbe- eli
ming gentlemen, were taken from Vaence. pc
ar Camp street, and run into the Seventh. ad
Roman A1exi stole a hat from Peter Reeder.
te got brimtull of wrath, and had Alexi
Ken into the Third
George Flnell, aged forty-ve, native of ar,
ston, was sent 70 the Charity Hospital, lic
wing been found at the corner of Baronne ito
1 Common streets in sick and destitute snl
ldition.
)ne Charles Heard a sacrilegous individual. 80
5 taken into the Seventh Precinct Station, An'
ence, near Camp street, being charged on
b disturbing the peace of the church. les
ard was heard from this morning to the the
e of flyer. be
ohm Donahoe became, infatuated with ont
holas Carroll and another man and went for o,o
N with a dangerous weapon with intent NJ,
Kill John was run into the First. :,
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