The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-03-07
CfTY ITEMS.

In our report NJ the'fireinen's parade
that took place 5atrU day, We neglected
tn mention tho handsome little Hook
and Ladder American No. 2, Jr.,
which was beautifully decorated with
wreaths and flowers. The officers Of
lows Master Chaa. Garter, President,
n. w. Sthnsbury, Foreman (; q. g. STAINS
bury, Secretary, Master Wheeler, Vice
President.
BURGLARY. Sometime during lust
night the store Of Bell 70 Merge, on
Delta street, between Grayier md Com
mon, was burglarously entered by uu-
known thieves who stole and carried
away u lot Of hams and part of ~ sack Of
coffee. The thieves effected mn entrance
by opening ono Of the doors In the rear
of the building by unscrewing the fas-
Jennings Of the iron bars and wrenching
them one side.
They left no clue 10 their identity.
PicKpocKEr George Calvert was mr.
rested and locked up In the Central
picking her pocket OF ~ 95 In United
States currency.
OBTAINING MONEY CsDEa FAIsg PnE-
TEasgs. Michael Cain was run into the
Central Station on a warrant charged
by q. q. Nelson with obtaining 80
from him under false prctenses.
FInE AT THE LAKE ErD.-Abont 10
O'Clock Monday fire broke out on
the wharf at the old lake end which re-
suited In about 80 feet Of the wharf
being burnt and also the destruction Of
FIVE empty freight cars The total loss
is estimated at 5000. p The fire was
caused by sparks from the steamer Gu
melia, which was lying at the wharf.
The property Is partially covered by In
5urance.
Sunday Blaze.
About half past II O'Clock last night
fire was discovered in the kitchen Or II
small cottage house situated corner Of
Melpomcne and Clara streets, owned
and occupied by Mrs. T.. Brennan, which
was entirely destroyed This property
was valued Mt 800, and was Insured in
the Sun Mutual Insurance Company for
$500. The furniture was damaged ~ the
extent OF $50, covered by 800 insurance.
In the same company.
The flames then extended TO the frame
cottage house fronting on Melpomcne
street, owned and occupied as dwell
| ling by Adolph Morahues. This build
ing was entirely destroyed. A part of
the household effects were saved. The
house and furniture was Insured In the
Sun Mutual Insurance Company for
5000. Cause Of fire unknown. ....
| ANOTHER FIRE.-About q quarter to 10
O'Clock Sunday night q fire was dis
covered in the barber shop of NJ Mey-
ers, 40 Peters street, between Elysian
Fields and Marigny. This property
was entirely destroyed, and was insured
! In the Teutonia Insurance Company for
5000 The flames then extended 10 the
unoccupied buildings 80 and 81 Peters
street, owned by Mrs. Barber, both of
which were entirely destroyed this
property was insured, but in what com
pany and for what amount could not be
ascertained. The flames then conmu-
nicated to the adjoining building, which
was occupied as clothing store by Mrs.
/ Hickey; this store was only partially
damaged. The sailor boarding house,
which was adjoining the clothing store,
was only slightly damaged.
! SETTING THE WHARF AFfRE--At 40
Sunday evening some malicious person
in search Of amusement set, fire TO the
wharf. head OF Jackson street. The
flames were extinguished by the police
with slight damage.
| CHagGEp WITH ROBbERY.-LouiS JEFF
ferson. a laborer, was collared on Ely
sian Fields, near Dauphine street, and
( locked up in the Fifth Precinct, charged
/ by John Pace with robbery.
PAT IN TRoUBLE.-Pat Quinn, a son OF
/ Old Erin, was run into the Fifth Gala
| boose, charged with larceny.