The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-01
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five years and a native Of Germany, fell
from his wagon Mt the corner Of Peters
and Lafayette streets, fracturing his
skull and severely bruising himself
about the body. He was attended ny
DR.. Cullen, who pronounced his condi-
tion critical. and was then taken TO his
residence by his friends.
A ToKEs or ESTEEM. Mr.. Martin W.
Hanley. the manager OF the Harrigan
and Hart combination troupe, was, Sun
day evening. the recipient Of an elegant
gold watch and chain from the star
actors -Messrs. Harrigan and Hart.
The case OF the watch bears the follow
Ing appropriate inscription From Ed
ward Hnrrigan and Tony Hart, to our
worthy manager and esteemed friend,
Martin w. Hanley.
Two MEs DnowNED.--Abouta quarter
10 4 o'clock last evening, as three col
orcd mon, named, respectfully, John
Pierre, James Still and Dennis Brooks,
were IN the net ~ getting into a skin ut
the head Of Delord street. when the
same upset. and tho three men were
precipitated into the river. John Pierre
was recued by parties near nj hand, but
James Still and Dennis Brooks were
drowned before assistance reached
them. Pierre was sent 20 his residence
In AIgiers. The bodies Of the two unfor-
t,inate men were not recovered.
BURGLARS Ar WoRKi -Sometimc during
Sunday night the confectionery store Of
Il. PiIfegreni was burglarously entered
by unknown thieves, who carried away
silver spoons, ~ dozen eggs 35 pounds
Of sugar, n quantity OF -four and a mar
ket basket oil valued MT $2b. The
thievesnre supposed 10 have effected an
entrance In the rcnr of the building.
The burglars also entered the once
of DR. Perez, which was on the second
floor Of the building. but did not dis
turb anything. They made good their
escape. leaving no clue to their identity.
Gan RACE. Last Sunday morning two
oabinen, Geo Barr and Tom Gilman,
agreed TO test tho trotting capacity Of
their horses for u purse OF $25. They
II o'clock a few minutes after they had
taken their positions and the word go
was given. Geo Bars black Tom took
tho lead and kept Il TO the end Of the
race. Of which he was declared tho win
ner Barr accordingly pocketed the 1915.
A MALICIOUS DRIVER. George Miller
was arrested at the corner of Magazine
and Delord streets and locked mp IN the
Central Station, charged with mali
ciously driving his cart into Cur N OF the
city railroad line.
SENT 70 TuE CHARITY HOSPITAL Mary
Hinkley, found at the corner Of Tchoup-
itoulas and Bcllccnstle streets IN sick
and destitute condition, was sent 10 the
Charity Hospital BY Sergeant Aucoln.
LARCENY or A Warren. Richard Del
more was yesterday arrested on Charities
street. between 81. Louis and Cont, by
Officer Meade, who brought him 10 the
Third prccint Station. where 4 charge
Of larceny of q gold watch wes pro-
Scrred Ng8inst him by Walter Brown.
John Faulkner. found In company with
the prisoner. was arrested M accessory
to the larceny. i
LARcENrEs. VIM. Dennis was captured
at the corner Of Front an! Canal streets.
Officer Foster, charged with the larceny
or eggs.
: Peter Krane wanted pistol. and not
being able to buy one himself nppropri- |
ated one belonging to VIM. Franklin, |
and was lodged Ia the Third Precinct, |
charged with larceny.
HEAVY LARCENY. Charles Dubon WINS |
arrested by Officers Horrigan and Mix
Icy, at the corner OF Ursuline and De.
catur streets, and locked up In the Third |
Precinct. charged by John Jempson
with larceny Of wearing apparel--a gold |
watch and chain and bundle Of mink
skins.
BROKEN BnipaE--We call the city au.
thorities' attention to the fact that the
bridge ut the corner OF Claiborne and
Canal streets, ~ broken and In dan
gerous condition.
STOLEN pRorERTy IN Hts POSSESSION. -
James Cassett was yesterday arrested
by Officer Moore and locked up In the
Central Station, charged by Eugene
Lewis with having stolen property IN his
possession. to-wit a pony valued at $40.
PoLicE BOARD II. r. Scarlan
was Yesterday before the Police Board
on tho charge Of conduct unbecoming
an officer In insulting u party Of ladies
on the Morgan ferry landfngon the 10th
of January. The evidence against the
officer clearly proved his guilt, and he
was dismissed from 'thc force by the
Board.
BURGLARY - Some time during last
night the coffechouse Of Mr.. Lucien
Paysse. corner Of Bourbon and Toulouse
streets, was burglariously entered by
unknown parties, who broke open the
money drawer and carried IL of, with Its
contents, amounting to - SO in cur
rency. The drawer was found this morn
ing on tho steps OF the Opera House.
The thieves effected an entrance by
a paneo glass In the door on
bourbon SITeVIs tIlS CUMMING tucIu 10
unlock and open IL. The burglars made
good their escape.
DIrrlcuLTy.-Abo % o'clock last
evening a difficulty took place between
Michael Moran and man named
Beard, which terminated In Beard be-
ing struck on the head with n tumbler
by Moran. Beard reiterated, at the same
time firing two Intellectual shots at
Moran. h"z SEA-
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT HIMSELF = About ,
,'c,ock Sunday night man by the
,amc OF Lionel Adam accidentally
lropp,,d his revolver, causing 1t to OK
plodc, The ball took effect in his right
cg. The wounded man was taken to !
lis residence, at No. 406 Bienville street.
DANGERous AND SUSPICIOUS William
Natterson was run into the Seventh {
Precinct by Officer Augustus, from the ,
corner OF TchoupitoUlas and jena
streets. charged with being dangerous
md suspicious character.
Upson county. Ga, claims the cham .
zion centennialist. He is negro named
Charles Dubignon, is 125 years old,
risky and vigorous. He was captured
n Africa by Spanish slave traders about
century ago, and was taken to Spain,
yhere he lived in slavery for many
eal's and didn't know Gen. Washing \
ON He Joined the Baptist church last