The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-09
THE CITY.

A DEATH FAL1-At half-past two o'clock
yesterday, painter named William Nugent,
while engaged in painting the upper portion
of the house at the corner of Royal and Du-
maine streets: was dashed to the pavement
below, distance of some twenty-five feet.
1t appears that he was standing on ladder,
and in reaching up to high point it threw
his whole weight upon an insecure bar in the
ladder which broke and caused the accident.
He was taken to the Charity Hospital, but
the bruises on the outward part of his body
were but of a slight nature, though he COM
planned of great pain at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The unfortunate man expired
from internal injuries caused by conclusion
in the fall. He leaves a wife aud two chill
dren to mourn his loss. Deputy Coroner
Parmele held the inquest, and returned a YER
dict in accordance with the above facts.
A WARNING TO HoUsEKEEPERs.-Sanc
Roam and NJ. Mckenzie were arrested in
Lafayette Square and lodged in the Central
Station, charged by Officer Casserly with vio-
lating article Gas, section IA City Ordinance,
which prohibits the hanging of clothing to
dry, the shaking Of carpets, or hanging any
article of clothing or bedding in any public
under the control Of the city. The above in
formation may save many from unnecessary
annoyance.
The LOST FouND.-The little girl, Mary
Lee TiEsley who LETT her home, 4Sl Baronne
street, on last Monday, was yesterday found
and returned to her relatives She had hired
herself out to lady, who willingly gave her
up on demand.
DANGEROUS. Officer Peters, of the First
Precinct, arrested Anthony Demur at the
SC o,,l q cfro
day at 1890 o'clock, and lodged him in the
First charged with being a dangerous and
suspicious character.
INTo THE ToILs AGA1N.-Louis Moth, for
the fourth time, was arrested by Officer Stone
charged by Jules Dumas with violating act 10
OF the Legislature OF 1874.
From Yesterdays Evening Editionl
The BURNETT RoBBERy.-Mr. Alba, the
victim Of Burnett alias Buttles ingratitude,
arrived this morning to take his prisoner
back to Mobile. He states that this fellow
not only robbed him of the articles men
toned IN this mornings edition, but went
through his entire library, and stole hand
some gold necklace, scarf slide, and helped
himself bountifully to his wardrobe.
Mr.. Alba has in his possession letter from
Burnett, in which he acknowledges his guilt
hold his head up once more in the world
until he has accomplished his purpose of re-
venge upon the villain who stole from him
his wife's affections, and promises that his
rich relations will repay Mr.. Alba for his loss.
MI. Alba could not be deceived q second
time and intends prosecuting him to the ex-
tent of the law. Burnett will also be indicted
by lady in Mobile for breach of trust, hav-
ing borrowed her watch and done away with
it. Mr. Alba takes Burnett away on this
evenings train.
SMALL F1RE.-At half-past 10 o'clock last
night, the house at the corner of Euphrosine
and Magazine streets, took fire in the roof
from sparks flying from the chimney, which
was on fire. The house is occupied by Re-
becca Perry, and owned by Mr.. Ryan. The
flames were extinguished by the police with
but slight damage. No alarm turned in.
DROWNED IN THE CANAL-At II o'clock yes
terday morning, a man named George Felin-
ger, aged sixty five, and native Of France,
was accidentally drowned in the Orleans
Canal, near the Metairie Road, while gather
ing moss. The body was recovered.
FIRST METROPOLITAN POLICE Court The
case of Moses Straus, charged with receiving
stolen goods, knowing the same to be stolen,
came up before Judge Evans this morning.
The accused pleaded not guilty. and was
placed under two hundred and fifty dollars
bail for his appearance. Bond furnished.
A negro boy, Charles Williams, was charged
with having offered for sale stolen goods.
The evidence having been heard, he was sent
before the First District Court under two hun
bred and fifty dollars bonds, in default of
which he was remanded to the Parish Prison.
A negro woman by the name Of Harris was
brought before the court by Mrs. Coil, who
AYERS that the dog of the negro bit the child
and that the owner refused to have it shot,
Several witnesses were examined who proved
the truth of the charge.
Attorney Chamberlain pleaded eloquently in
behalf of the canine, but Judge Evans took
different view Of the matter, and reserved his
judgment until he should hear that the dog
had been killed. The court then adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS bridges at the corner
Of Franklin and Josephine, and corner of
Chippewa and Second streets, are in broken
and dangerous condition and need immediate
repairs.
The bridges on the corners Of Evelne and
Atlantic and Alex and Seguin streets, Algiers,
are in a broken and dangerous condition.
Edward Talla was lodged in the Eighth, be-
ing charged by Seven Roberts with assault
and battery with dangerous weapon.
Ed ITALIA returned the compliment and
caused the arrest OF Roberts charging him
with trespass.
H. Levi, charged by J. Gelpi with having
committed larceny On Carondelet Walk, be-
tween Marais and Where streets, was ar
rested on warrant by Sergeant Bergeron and
run into the Fourth Precinct Station.
People in the Fifth and Fifth suburban are
an orderly set, not one arrest having been