The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-29
CITY ITEMS.
From Whisky to Insanity, from Insanity
to Death.

CIoiu WHISKY 10 INSANITY, from INSANITY
to Death.
Another Cigar-maker Commits suicide
About half-past o'clock yesterday
morning Manuel Planes. aged 40 years
a native OF Spain, and u cigar maker by
occupation. committed suicide by walk
ing into the river ut the head OF Spain
street. Our reporter visited the wife oil
the deceased. who resides on Morales
street, near Vaudeville. and she stated
that for some time back her husband
had been suffering from temporary fits
Of insanity. which had been produced
by excessive drink and she supposed
while laboring under one Of these at
tacks he walked into the river. The
body OF the unfortunate man has not
been recovered.
Died From the Effects Of his wounds.
Thos. Roberts, who was shot on Satur-
day night at the Ninth Ward Central
Democratic Club Wigwnm, died at half
past o'clock last evening.
Mr.. J. V. Guillote has been arrested
as an accessory to the shooting and kill
ing OF Roberts
About quarter to eight o'clock last
evening a fire broke out in the one
story double frame house. situated ut
the corner Of Harmony and Chippewa
streets. owned by J. Abadie. one half Of
which was occupied by Mr.. Dumanian,
and the other by Mrs. Soroquette. This
property was damaged to the amount of
$500; insured in the London and Ian
caster Company for $1ip0
The flames then spread to the adjoin-
ing house owned by d. Verges and occu-
pied by Mrs. Glover and the owner Of
the property. This property was dam
aged to the extent Of 800. covered by
$500 insurance in the Firemen's 8 Insur-
ance Company. The furniture was in
sured in tho same company for $500. AHt
Larceny.
Annie Clark now Ianguishes in the
Central Station, on tho complaint OF
7. J. Aster, who charges her with the
larceny Of 1920 in United States cur
rency.
reIice Hoard.
day Dr. +. s. Drew was elected by
the Board to the position of City Physi-
clan, to fill the vacancy made by the
resignation of DR.. Cooper.
Breaking ana Entering.
About o'clock last night d boy named
Williams and Henry Fortier were ar
rested and confined in the Suburban
Station, charged by Auguste Larrieu
with entering his premises in the night
time and stealing one musket, $32 in
currency. one pair Of pnnts, u lot of
poultry and eggs. u brooch and bracelet.
and lot OF ladies' wearing apparel.
work Of an Incendiary.
About u quarter to IL o'clock. n fire.
that Is supposed to be the work of an
was discovered in the old
two-story frame house. situated corner
of st. Charles and Nashville Avenue,
n l. A1 I
was totally destroyed. Loss
about 800. Whether covered by insur-
ance or not, could not be ascertained.
Assaulted with u Tumbler.
About haIf-pnst If o'clock last night, |
the domiciIe of Edward kerrigan, No.
100 Peters street, was the scene of quite
q lively little encounter between himself
and his better half. During the affray
u colored woman. named Ellen Parker,
interfered and tried to separate the
couple, when Kerrigan, becoming en-
ragged at the interference Of the woman,
her. Ellen retaliated by strik
ing Kerrigan over the head with Il
tumbler inflicting painful though not
dangerous wound. The belligerent Ellen |
was arrested and immured in the Second |
Precinct Station
The Rincmcn.
The riflemen practiced as usual yes
terday at Frogmoor. Among the best |
scores the following are recorded
500 yards-On hand Cartoon
Jules Pitfaut-5 . G
Dudley Seph-4 4 9 4
Lying down
Dr. George Howe-6 9 5 3
Nm Pierce 90 1 5 s 4 6
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