New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-19

TIE DRIVER Nor REsPoNsIBLE.-Hen ry
johnson, the jackson street car driver who
WAS arrested tor running over and crush
ing +. II. Weeks several days ago, has been
released from all responsibility on recon-
nendatiOn of DR.. Chastant, who has inves-
tlgated the affair in his capacity OF coroner.
Too Much DECK LOAD.-About two
O'Clock yesterday morning policeman
auette at the corner of Gasquet and Where
streets, without shoes or hat. Papers were
scattered around as if rObber had been at
work, and the mans clothing was badly
rumpled. At first glance it seemed that a
murder had been committed, for the body
was dead-Grunk. The remains were
gathered together and sent home. sleep
less thief had travelled through the unfor-
tunate's pockets. stealing q gold chain,
silver watch, some currency, hat and shoes.
A REGULAR RArrLER--In Billy Muir
phys liquidating pOstotfice there is long
box. glass cover which contains rattle
snake that would be worth millions to any
seaside resort in need of a great sea serpent.
Although the box is not half a mile long,
the snake is, and when free lunchers call
for soup the second time the Shiny fellow
sets up terrible rattle, quite sufficient to
deprive one of appetite and to create
raVeQOuS LnlrSC. IL Is d AOulsldud ptOuuC-
ton There are other snakes in the house,
mostly kept in black bottles.
Ir SEEMS To BE MIXED-GeOrge FOun-
tain came to town on raft. and when his
iabors we're over he took up quarters at
No. 2l6 Poydras street. He thereafter
ranged around seeking every kind of Gle.
phant occasionally taking drinks, and re-
peating until his moral and physical senses
became horribly mixed. He had some
wealth, but exactly how much has not been
den uitely stated. However, nearly all his
dollars took wings and flaw away from
him, consequently George BONN was per-
United to walk into the first precinct GALA
bOose. Bohn is barkeeper in the Poydras
street house, and his. employer vOuches for
his honesty. Fountain acknO Wedges that
ke had partaken of too much booze, but
thinks he is right in his charge against
Bonn. Judge Evans will endeavor to slit
the truth out of both stories.
THEY STILL LINGER IN THE HALL
Although the laborers who hover around
me CITY Hall are repeatedly told that there
ia no CORPORATION work they persist IN de-
nanding something to do. 1t does not |
matter if they are fatty informed that
were they employed no money can Do raised
TO pay them; they say they Will take their
chances for recompense. There are really |
no chances about it, the city has no funds,
and is not likely TO recuperate very soon.
Were these men given work ana nnaliy
con WINGED that not a dollar would be PAID
tbav would howl louder than a whirlwlnd.
ROD, Hook AND LINE.-NotwithsUauu-
ing the lake is quite filed with river water,
anglers tiud abundance of fish. especially
roakers. The river has contributed
yrn,t many white catfish, which, when
i,ronerly cooked, are excellent, though not
ca delicate as crOakers. great many |
people visit the lake daily and return with
rood messes, and the excursion Is not eA
pensive. uAu,
More fortunate devotees take the Mobile
train and stop at the fort or at Miiiets
BAYOU. where trout and bass are io"ru ~
Quantities TO suit Latest rep1rlS iioii
hose sections are glowing.
If a party of half dozen wish TOR DAY
.acreation. without excessive expenditure,
, GOOD openiug is at Bayou Baratarla, OUT
,niv nan fish can be taken in that stream
With hooks. Several kinds of perch, excel-
emit eating, can be hooked almost any tine'
md then Just at this season the place Is ue-
dedly pleasant Large trees shade the
ranks. aud mosquitoes are not yet trouble
ONE. To reach the bayou take the Lou
siana avenue ferry and land at Harveys
anal. where skitfs and men can be pro-
red at reasonable rates. The canal IS
aarlv six miles long, which makes the trip
ather monotOnous but once IN the bayou
ii ia serene. for perch may be found IN
yerv nook, if you only know now 10 catcn
aeua. A solid lunch and demiJonn OF Irosn
Iater ere indispensable sport ~ the bayou
ili last for . month more.
Nan have recently been drawing some
, Harvoy's canal and they meet WIN
lnch success. Trout, soeolalt, psss'