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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
SHOT ny HIS BROTHER.
Henry Berte1 Shot Twice and said to be
MOrtally wounded.

Henry Bertel shot Twice and said to be
MOrtally wounded.
When men with no other tie than previous
friendship meet for the purpose Of avenging
some real or fancied wrong, and one falls victim
at the hands of the other, the deed is dyed with
horror. This can, however, be understood az the
tie of friendship has been broken and the two
combatants meet as strangers.
But when two brothers, who are naturally
bound to each other by far more stronger tie
than that of friendship, who have been raised to-
gether and who have watched each other ripen
into manhood, meet in an evil hour. and the one
is slain by the other. the affair presents
A Feature so Horrible
that it IL hard to describe. Such an affair tran
spired at o'clock yesterday evening at the house
No. 122 Felicity street, during which Henry Der
tel Was shot twice and MORALLY wounded by his
brother, Victor.
The cause Of the shooting, as cleaned by .
DEMOCRAT reporter, is as follows: The two
brothers reside in the same house with their re-
speotive wives. AT the hour above stated both
families were seated at table dining, when Victor
Bertels children came into the diuing-room and
told their mother that there was man at the
door who wished to see their papa. Their mothtr
told them to 60 and tell the man that
Their Father was Not In.
Victor becoming angry at the message sent by
his wife, and in q very harsh manner asked her
what she meant by training the children to lie.
He then commenced to upraid his wife in q
manner that did not suit his brother Henry, and
he demonstrated for the manner that he was
treating his wife, Victor said, This is nay
affair, and none Of yours: and don't see what
vou have ont tn do with ii. /"
Harsh words were then used between the
brothers. and Victor, jumping up from the table.
invited Henry to 60 into the yard to settle the
matter.
The invitation was accepted, aud Victor led the
way through the rear Of the house to the yard.
Henry did not follow him but repaired to the
street and armed himself with stick.
He was on his way to the back yard through
the alley when he was met midway by Victor,
who. seeing that his brother had
Armed Himself
with stick, drew his pistol and shot him twice.
One Of the balls took effect In the thick mus
cles of the neck, while the second shot pene-
trsted his abdomen.
The wounded man was taken into the house,
where he was attended by DR.. Henderson, who
states that the wound In the abdomen is mortal
wound.
The accused surrendered himself ut the Sixth
Precinct Station, where he WAS incarcerated,
When visited by DEMOCRAT reporter, he de-
clined to make statement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
MILLIONS I'M 1T.

yyrs. ssafnes wants Tax Levied to settle
Her Claim Against the City.
The following communication was received on
Thursday morning by Mayor Pilsbury:
The following ID respectfully submitted
The city of New Orleans realized from the sales
made of the property on the Blanc tract.
Now the party purchaser will as q matter Of
right call upon the city to reimburse and pay
back the amount with interest "a also the amount
paid out by them for improvements. filling up OF
lots, etc. This will involve the city In further
indebtedness Of at least $780, 900 or 100000. The
last figure will be the nearest. II forced to sue,
the city will az warrantor be condemned and there
will be costs of court and attorneys' fees to be
added which will amount to not less than 100000
eventually.
Now. to save the city and TO do all can in my
power to relieve the parties against whom have
obtained judgments, propose to the city that
she pay me the amount Of 81, 100000, the amount
to be paid within ten years, in yearly Install
rnents. without interest The city, am aware,
la at this moment unable to pay; but 1t oan be
met by applying to the Legislature to allow them
(the Council) to levy special tax sufficient TO
meet the yearly amounts to be paid. The Legis-
lsture will. no doubt pass such an act, when they
know the purpose for which che money is to be
applied.
The city cannot be blind to the fact that the
portion by me recovered is one of great value and
wthal one of the healthiest Of the city. Owing
to a long and protructed litigation, improvements
have not gene forward az in less favored portions.
Holders Of property very properly would not
build; consequently there is much unimproved
land.
Now let the city have the title quieted by my
releasing my claims and the moment that is
done improvements will certainly take place,
and In q very few years the taxes realized by
Ruch improvements will repay the city the
amount paid me. In fact / know OF wealthy
.uersons who will build and reside there.
am one of those who believe In the future
greatness of New Orleans. As large property
holder Il ia my interest TO do all can TO aid IL.
am fully satisfied that the proposition by me
made would meet with little or no opposition,
when the results 10 be derived are taken into
consideration.
I therefore respectfully submit this and ask
your favorable consideration. Any committee
that you may appoint to confer with me on the
subject will receive my attention.
remain very respectfully,
MYRA CLARK GAINES,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
The Court.House Repairs.


Those who have had occasion to visit the Court
House Of late could not but realize the great i'm
provements made by that energetic gentleman,
Capt. Saml W. Scott. From dngy cob-webbed
seat Of justice the place has become, almost with
an Aladdin touch, bright and tasty. New floors
have been put in, judges benches repaired. walls
whitewashed and the old cabildo so altered that
old acquaintance would hardly recognize il. II
ali Of our city buildings could be put in the same
order and condition as the Court House and at as
little expense it would be well to commence the
work at once.
Capt. Scott, with his thorough administrative
capacity, has effected this work, that seemingly
required thousands. at the trifing sum OF not
more than $780, Experts and those capable of
Judging estimate the repairs just completed at
fully $4,000, and they say that even that sum falls
short OF the mark. New mating has been laid
in the court rooms, new carpets in the judges
private offices, and the whole building so thor
oughly renovated that our absent lawyers will be
surprised at the change.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
A Gagged Burglar.

On Monday evening aids Mcdonald and Pecora
succeeded in arresting, up town, the notorious
burglar Sidney B. Loveline alias Lewis, for being
fugitive from justice.
Loveline in 1876 burglarized Mr.. Grandjean's
residence. He was arrested for the offsnse and
released on bail. He had no sooner been set at
liberty than he was impressed with the belief
that his case was q bad one. and he lost no time
in shaking the dust of the Crescent City from his
feet.
He staid away until week or go ago, aud as
he thought his crime had been forgotten: he re-
turned home. But fortunately for the commune
ty the ends OF justice will not be defeated as the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Academy of Music.

FIRST MATrNEE.-The first matinee of the
season takes place to-day at the Academy Of
Music, the bare announcement Of which would
certainly attract large audience OF ladies' and
children, but Cszeneuve, the great magician,
appearing on the occasion will make the
event doubly attractive. He has pre-
pared, as we have already said, . programme
intended entirely for The amusement OF ladies'
and children, and which will include his best
tricks Of slight of hand that have been mention
cd in the DEMOCRAT.
At night there will be the usual performance,
and we promise those who attend that they will
be fully repaid for their trouble.
Nine. Gazeneuve the piquante assistant OF the
Commander, will appear also at each perfor-
nance in the wonderful trick OF the Double In
dian Mail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
MURDERED.

Coroner Rance last evening concluded the in
quest on the killing Of Francis Oalel, who was
wounded in the difficulty which took place on the
morning Of the Oath OF August at the corner Of
Royal and Customhouse streets. and who died
few days after in the Parish Prison. After hear
ing the testimony, the jury returned verdict
that the deceased came to his death from blows
inflicted on the head, which ruptured the blood
vessels Of the brain, producing lemorrhage and
death. the said blows having been inflicted by
one Antonio Borgio, now at large.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Mobile and Ohio Railroad and ST. Louis
Through Line.

Among the advantages offered to passengers
by this popular and reliable line are through
Pullman palace cars from the foot of Canal
street daily. running to St. Louis without
change. This is the line that introduced the
magnificent and palatial sleeping coaches "Eu-
ropa" and ''Parthia, which are now running and
together with others of equal splendor comprise
the line. Close connections are made at st.
Louis for all points East, North and West and
baggage checked through to destination Be
sure and ask for tickets via Mobile and Ohio
Railroad.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Railroad Personals.
BY THE MOBILE ROUTE.

The following we're some of the principal de-
partures by the Mobile route last evening: f.
Thompson, Washington J. e. Coneanon, Balti-
more; Mrv. J. T. Butler, Charlottesville; Miss
Fanny Whilleau. Kansas City; A. Lobe, New
New York; M. r. Bushing, West Point; Miss K.
Morgan, Boston; r. Seaion, Healing Springs,
Va; X. Fl. Barrow, Jr.. Washington; Mrs. W. L.
McNeely aud Miss Lille MoNeely. Wheeling, W.
Va; l.. II. Whitwortb, st. Paul; J. NJ. Wyatt,
New York; J. u White. Montgomery; A. Mont
gomery, Uolumbus J. M. Latamer, Point Clear,
Ala.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

WHO CAN Equal STAUB?E He towers over
everything in the news line, and fears no com-
tual Nicsic. but Nicsic has been taken, and
hencef9rth Nicsic is glptted. straub cant help
her; Meanwhile, he keeps, at Goldthwaite 8
of Canal street all the latest papers and period-
Gals, among, which the Seaside Library and the
Dudley Selph our own champion rif1eman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

The total number Of interments in this CITY re-
ported last week to the Board Of Health was 105.
Males. 80; females, AZ. Whites, "a; eolored, SO.
The principal causes OF deaths were Small
jaw 4, pneumonia a. debility senile 4, debility in
fantile 6, drowned 8.
Inferred from public institutions, II; inferred
on certificate Of coroners, Il; inferred on certif
cate OF midwives, 8.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Police BOARD.

This board met last night at the Central Sta
ton, Mayor Pilsbury in the chair.
Officer o. w. Lucy, Third Precinct, on new
trial on q charge of brutality to prisoner, was
dismissed the force.
P. Rocovitch, for drunkenness, was dismissed
the force.
Aug. Burke, fer sitting down on his beat, was
fined five days pay.
After disposing of few minor cases the board
adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
white and PetitpaIn Case.

James White, charged with the murder Of
W. P. Carter, and Ernest Petitpain, with being
an accessory before and after the fact, were, at
IL O'Clock yesterday, before setting Judge Holmes
on q preliminary examination. The State was
represented by Attorney General Ogden, while
Messrs. Dalshemer and Gutenberg appeared for
the defense. The case, by the consent Of the
counsel on both sides. was continued until Octo-
her
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
MaIiclaus.

Last evening, as Gus Hollander. Q grocery
keeper doing business corner Of Baronne and
Calliope streets, while repairing the flooring or
the store, placed some OF his stock on the ban
quette. and near the stock he placed can Of coal
oil. which was leaking. The oil, as it leaked out
of the can, ran into the gutter and flowed down
stream. malicious boy ignit.d the floating
oil, aud the gutter for nearly square was q
blaze. The blaze reached the groceries and de-
stroyed about $40 worth of property.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
THE BIG SUIT.
The Mayor VIII Answer Mr.. Layton's Com-
municatf0n.

Mayor Pilsbury will answer the communication
of Mr.. Thomas Layton, President of the Southern
Bank relating to the "big suit" as it is univer-
sally known already. The Mayor says that how
reluctant he is to 60 into print, he feels it
his duty to repel the charge that the suit was in
stigated by malice or evil spirits.
The matter was first taken into consideration
over year ago, and since that time has occu.
pied the close and careful attention of the citys
counsel. and that he is only performing his duty
as Mayor Of the city of New Orleans In institu-
ting legal proceedings to recover to the city what
ls due to it in law. As to another portion Of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

associated in New Orleans with everything that
is sweet and toothsome. He again comes to
the 'front.' as will be seen by his advertisement
in another column and will on the 14th, open
on Canal street. between Baronne and Dryades
streets. Those who remember his old-time
lunches and his stylish dishes, will not fail to
pay visit to their old favorite.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

MISUNDERSTANDING Of the elegantly fur
nished residence No. IL Prieur street. to be sold
this day at II o'clock by Messrs. Montgomery
consisting of elegant Victoria bedroom suits,
parlor and dining-room suit, French plate
mirrors, Brussels and ingram carpets mantel
adornments, gas chandeliers and one valuable
upright piano, etc. For full particulars refer to
advertisement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
j. kittredSe.

We are informed that the services Of our young
and energetic friend, J. Kittredge, have been
secured by Manager Hall to preside over the
money department of the Varieties Theatre
during the coming theatrical season at the
theatre Of our pride. We do not know whom to
compliment most for this selection, the public or
Mr.. Hall, but for our part, we feel gratifed that
old post
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
OuR F.11rr Hrpors-Tableau

Our FALLEN HERoEs-Tableau-
And with them deeds of valor lie of glory and
of pride,
And the bitter tears that nightly fall DER the
cause for which they died.
ST. PATRIcK's HALL, September 10 and IA,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
HigIpwaylnslp,

At l o'clock Tuesday morning, ms MIR. James
Parker was vending his way homeward, when at
the corner OF Washington Avenue and Morales
street, he was halted by two highwaymen, who
placed pistols at his head and would no doubt
have robbed him of his effects had not an officer
put in an ppearance and forced them to beat
retraat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

Hang ON their tombs the immortelles of your
unfading love- mingled with the dews that weep
upon their graves the tears of your undying
affection, gratitude and pride.' Tableau at ST..
PATRIcK's HALL. September 10 and A.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Pearl SOapina,

Ask for Soapina and you will get the best soap.
Soapina containing no roSin is the best soap
for washing WOODEN goods, can be found at ITO
Gravier street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
THE COURTS.
second District Court.

SccOHH DbsGflCI COURT.
The SUGGESTIONS Of Myer Loeb, Philip Ecken-
| roth and Dorothea Baumann, his wife, have been
| opened.
Third District Court.
| Martin Finnerty vs. T. Fl. Handy, Civil Sheriff,
ct a.-Petitioner alleges that the 9th of July,
1874, he bought at sherff's sale certain property
bounded by Lafayette, Poydras, Front and Delta
rict Court the taxes due to the city declared
to be null and void, for the reason that they were
not recorded by law; that Notwithstanding said
Judgment the city OF New Orleans and Thomas
II, Handy, sheriff, have seized and advertised for
sale said property for taxes. He therefore prays
for writ Of injunction. Writ granted on 500
bonds.
Roeette Bauer has filed petition in this court
against ncr husband, George Miller, praying for
q separation rrsm bed and board.
The Board OF Coltrol Of the Louisiana State
Agricultural and Mechanical College against
Allen Jumel, State Auditor. and Antoine Dubu-
cet State Treasurer.-Counsel for defendants
yesterday asked for subpoena duces tecum,
directed to Il. Conquest Clarke, ordering him to
produce and deposit in open court On the 18th
instant, all the papers and documents which pur-
port to be the minutes of the Board lof Control
Of Louisiana State Agricultural and Mechanical
College.
The suit of Coyle & Go. against the steamship
Richmond was yesterday discontinued, it having
been compromised.
Sixth District Court.
Joseph Held vs.. City Of New Orleans.-Peti-
toner alleges that he has rented the premises
No. l22 Chartres street, and that he has fitted up
the same for coffee-house and concert saloon;
that before opening he rendered to the city OF
New Orleans the amount due as license as fixed
by ordinance, after having first paid the Charity
Hospital tax as required by law; that the city re-
fuses to grant him said license, and has closed
his establishment. He, therefore, prays for an
injunction restraining the Mayor Of the city from
interfering with him as keeper of the Variety
Concert Saloon at No. 122 Charities street. In
junction granted on $500 bonds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

METRoPoLITANs as they appeared September
IA, 1874" Tableau at ST.. PATRICK's HALL, Sep
TENDER 10 and H.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
silver SOaDina.

Silver Soapina, Gold Soapina, Pearl Soapina
can be found with all grocers, unless he is pre-
JUDGED against home manufacture, or is an
enemy to the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

Buy your buggies and carriages from l.. T.
Maddux, IS Carondelet street, near corner Ora
vier
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
Debate-"Is This Republic a success"

DCuAUC- AS AnAS AAePuUnS q SuCCCsSs
Affirmative-W. R. Richardson and Gabriel
Santini. Negative-Paul Henry and Henry Guy
Carleton. At ST. PATRIcKs HALL. September Is
and H.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
SUN MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY.
Paid UP Capital, $500, Geo.
FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL j
STATEMENT FOB 1876. L

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Net annual earned pre-
miums and Discounts
and Interest 3437,gSg
Losses, Expenses. Taxes.
etc. -.....-.~ ......-----.--. s277.27 "a
Reserved fund $4,000. and
Dividend on capital 10
per cent. 59,N 47-S36 7561
Net Profit -...........---.. 81. 70Gae
Assets of the COMPANY es-
timated at their cash
market value:
Stocks, Bonds, Loans and
Bills Receivable. ss8599 ~
Cash on hand and premf-
ums In course of collec-
tton.. i86.696 -
1855 .2o8 n
mum. and on participating policies twenty per
cent. payable In caSn.
This old and reliable company Is issuing poll
e e on ERE hlvef an Marine risks on the most
and settled upon liberal terms at their ONCE.
90 Camp street. JAMES I, DAY,
President
Il. OARPENIE2. secretary ia31 II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
MORTUARY REPORT.

accused languishes behind the bars OF the Gen.
tra1 HLatinn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
Or THE-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

The SUGGESTIONS OF Myer Loeb, Philip Ecken-
roth and Dorothea Baumann, his wife, have been
opened.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

Thos. a. Adams.
Sam'l b. Newman,
SamI Fl. Kennedy.
John Phelps.
Adam Thomson,
Henry Abraham,
Victor Meyer,
Edward J. Gay,
Joseph Bowling.
Simon Hernsheim,
Simon Forcheimer,
JOS. B. Wolff.
r. B. Post,
Ed, Pilsbury,
Jno. e. King.
Reuben G. Bush.
my2l "
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12

Fred'k Camerdefi
J. L. Harris.
Andrew Stewart, 2
Joseph Stone,
George Martin,
Alfred Moulton,
1. c. Jurey,
Edward Male,
Geo. w. Sentell.
A. Levi.
VIM. II. Matthews.
Paul e. Mortimer.
John V. Moore.
W. B. Conger,
Henry III. Preston.
j. J. Irby.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-12
ESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW ORLEANS, May 10. 1877.

The Trustees, In conformity with amended
charter submit the following statement OF the
affairs of the company on the 3oth Of April 1877:
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INSURANCE.
MERCHANTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
PANY OF NEW ORLEANS.

In conformity with the requirements OF their
charter, the Company publish the following
statement:
Premiums received during the year ending
May 81, 1877. including unearned premiums
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-08-03

The Democrats of Sacramento
county have Endorsed the Administra-
ton of President Hayes. Following
is the resolution of the Convention on
the subject: Governor Hayes hav-
ing been declared President Of the
United States by the constit uted au-
thorities. we hereby announce our in
tention to render him a hearty sup
port in his efforts to purify aud reform
the civil service; to restore TO the civil
power its riyhtful prerogatives in the
several States of this Union; to build
up the Democratic theory of a Govern
ment resting upon the consent OF the
governed. and TO make us once again a
united people," N. Green Curtis was
nominated by reclamation for State
Senator.