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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

Tie Mayor has been furnished some finely
executed plans and designs Of the buildings to
be erected in the Champs de Mars and on the
Troosdero of Paris for the grand International
Exposition OF 1878. The plan OF the main build
ing is supposed to represent, in eotions, the
architecture Of the various countries which are
expected to contribute to the Exposition.
While admitting that all Of the "pavilions'
allotted to the different nations are character
istic. we must, with the Mayor, take exception to
the attempt to characterize American arohi-
lecture, which must have been copied from some
country church, with few spread eagles pasted
over the portals and windows. The Mayor. how
ever, is unable to suggest any improvement iii
ii were asked for), possibly because american
architecture" Is thing which is yet in embryo
and will have to develop itself in the future.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAIL-
WAY COMPANY

Have removed their office to the comnodious
ground floor Of the building No. 159 Common
street, formerly occupied by the New Orleans
Gaslight Company.
In making this announcement they desire to
express their thanks to those Of their fellow
citizens who have thus far extended their aid
to this great enterprise. while again appealing
to the entire community to promptly come for
ward and subscribe In accordance with their
means, in order to enabe the directory to push
with renewed vigor the work already so far ac-
compshed to completion,
Every facility will be- given. on application at
the office. to impart the information required to
convince every one that the success of the road
is assured as soon as the sum of ss75 900 ia
reached either in subscriptions to the first
mortgage bonds or to the stock of the company.
In order to place their securities within reach
OF all classes OF our people. the company have
issued scrip limited In amount to $4,000 and
made receivable either for stock when presented
in sums Of 800. or for freight or passage on,
com pfetion of the road. This scrip Is divided
into notes of $50 800 $40 and IS, transferable by
bearer. thus enabling all to aid this immeasur-
ably important work, the success Of which will
largely rebound to the interests Of every man.
woman and child In this city.
With regard to the first mortgage bonds, no
one can d0uDt tH6lf D9lng II HfSb CLASS invest
ment, apart from the collateral advantages
which will be derived by the residents OF this
city Z; and that they will be 50 regarded by our
moneyed institutions the com pany refer TO d
recommendation ntfe short tine 5iffee BIZ
the presidents of nearly all our banks and in
surance companies of the second mortgage
per cent bonds of the company, when such an
! issue was contemplated.
| To show the confidence felt by these institu-
| tons in the proposed road, their officers reeon-
mend the second mortgage bonds OF the New
| Orleans Pacific Railway Company as d first
| class per cent per annum interest paying
investment" and say they will be received by
their several institutions as security for loans
with as much readiness as any other I per
besitatingy commend these bonds for invest
| ment'
| With this inducement supplemented by the
assurances that the company can obtain oil else
| necessary to place the entire road In working
| order when this seemingly small sum shall
| have been provided for. and further, that in
stead Of second mortgage, first mortgage per
cent bonds are substituted. can any citizen, who
| really desires the prosperity Of this city. which
| has been 50 long retarded by the simple want OF
| proper communication with the almost mex
| haustibls resources of Texas, Arkansas and
| Northern Louisiana fail to respond promptly to
E. B, WHEELOCK,
| President New Orleans Paeifc Railway Com
| pany. sells 1m2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22

Last Night ana Last Matinee of Magic.
The charming exhibitions OF Oszeneuve close
tonight, and the clever prestidigitateur bids us
farewell, leaving behind him many pleasant SOU
venirs. ..
The many attractions offered in the programme
last night at the Commandeur's benefit resulted
in fine house. The singing OF Mr.. Rossi was
very oommenabie.
The great feature at the matinee performance
o.day will be the distribution Of handsome gifts
to the ladies' and children, who will be present In
large numbers beyond doubt.
On Sunday the Park Theatre Combustion will
appear for the first time in New Orleans,
when they will introduce the last French
sensation entitled "Bsby," as adapted by Mr..
McDonough. Its production at the Academy
will be the opening Of the regular dramatic sea-
son at this theatre, which will be prolific, judy
ing from the list of engagements before us. But
to return to "Baby." Without any reference to
what tour exchanges say" we have reason to
believe that Mr.. Lemoyns. who plays the
part Of the hayward tutor Of the Maynard spoilt
child of the play, will please our public. We have
the assurance of good judges Of acting who have
seen Mr.. LemoyDe on the stage in various parts,
that he is a consummste artist, one Of the school
which seems to be dying 80 fast.
At all events the play has been received enthu-
siastioally wherever presented, and ON Sunday we
shall be able to Judge for on rselves.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
SHORT ITEM ..

Ben Washington, charged with petty larceny,
was yesterday sent before the Fret District
Court under 1850 bonds by Acting Judge Holmes.
Edward Cook charged with having committed
Al indecent assault upon RebeGca Campbell, was
yesterday discharged by Acting Judge Holmes.
Iu the Ell ,rbor Station-Mr. James Kennedy, On
the charge Of being dangerous and suspicious
character.
One of the boilers of the Dublin Avenue drain
ing machine exploded Thursday evening, severely
sosldng one OF the firemen.
Acting Judge Holmes yesterday sent james
Long before the FIRST District Court under 500
bonds for trespsssng upon John Longs prem
ises.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THEY RAN HIM IN.

Property stolen Two Years Ago Recovered.
Some old criminals who, through the direec-
ton OF the Radical authorities, managedto evade
justice are now being arrested by Chief Boylsn
and his force and sent before the proper tri-
bunals to be tried. Some are murderers, others
are parties who have shot and wounded persons
and eyaded arrest by leaving the Pelican State
for more congenial cline.
Some were, however, go sure that tsrdy justice
would never overtake them, as they thought
their crimes had been forgotten. remained at
home, and this was the belief that J. Martinez
entertained when he remained in town and piled
his vocation as junk dealer.
About two years ago the house OF E. A. Royal,
NO. 269 SOUTH BASIN STREET,
was entered and robbed Of lot of jewelry and
valuables.
The old Metropolitan force made faint move
to investigate the NATTER but gave it up as some
thing impossible.
A few days ago Mr.. Royal discovered J. Mar
tinez wearing pin that had been taken from his
residence at tho time above stated. The owner
Of the pin immediately appeared before acting
Judge Holmes and swore out 9 search warrant.
The warrant was placed in the hands OF Aids
McDonogh and Pee0ra, who repaired to the
house, No. SO Rampant street, and recovered the
following property, at the same time
TAKING MARTINEZ INTO CUSTODY:
One gold watch with gold neck chain attached,
with the makers name, Oh. Hermann & Co.,
Neufchatel, Switzerland, on the cases.
One gold watch, marked 10 karat, with No. 81
on the three cases; one light fine gold watch
with neck chain; one pin with cluster Of eight
diamonds, and one Seven Wise Mems pin,
marked G. r.
The numbers that were on the two watches
appeared to have been erased to prevent identif-
cation.
The officers, with the recovered property and
their prisoner, returned to the Central Station,
where the prisoner was incarcerated.
Subsequently Mr. Royal visited the station
and identified the damon d pin as his property.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS,

OFFICE OF CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT !
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, I
New Orleans, September 90 1877. J
A competitive examination of applicants for
positions in the city schools will commence on
MONDAY, oath inst, at 9 a. m.
The attention Of all parties interested is
drawn to the following programme Of this ex-
animation:
On MONDAY. Sept. a. applicants for DO
sition in the Academic Departments, or City
High Schools, will be examined at the Franklin
School-house, st. Charles street. Applications
for these departments must have reference to
one of the four courses Of study embraced in
the curriculum Of the High Schools, namely:
1. English Language and Literature. 2. Natu-
raj Philosophy and Chemistry. g. Algebra and
Geometry T. Latin and French Languages
On TUESDAY, 25th, and THURSDAY, 9th
inst. the Examination will be for Grammar
Grades. Positions filled by Principals and
First Assistants.
On WEDNESDAY, 26th, and FRIDAY, 18th,
the Examination will be confined to Primary
Grades. Positions known as Second and Third
Assistants.
Applicants for either Grammar or Primary
Grades who have registered their names, from
A to L inclusive. will be examined in the
Franklin School-house. The other applicants,
whose names are registered from M to inclu-
sive, will be examined at the same time, In the
Marshall Sehool-house.
wa. o. ROGERS,
seu Superintendent of Public Schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE COURTS.
limited States

United states Commissioners Court.
Joseph Beller and Esristor sugarsti were yes
terday brought up before Judge Adams for
having in their possession CIGARS upon which the
internal revenue tax had not been paid. Bail was
fixed at $500.
Mr.. Tonpkins, the special agent of the Inter-
nal Revenue Department, is hauling in more
fish. Yesterday several more prisoners were
brought before Commissioner Adams for vIo-
lation OF the internal revenue laws, and having
in their possession cigarettes and cigars for the
purpose of vending them without first having
obtained license.
First District Court.
Information filed-John Fitzgerald and David
Katzenstein, assault and battery; Bridget Kava-
nsugh, larceny; VIM. Feing, obtaining money
under false pretenses; 8. Lewis, Henry Thomas
and Dave Young, entering in the day time, etc. J;
Emile Basile, wounding less than mayhem and
assault and battery.
Arraigned and pleaded aot guilty-Abe Harris,
Jos. Truxillo, Jos. Morrison, Joe Saunders and
Ann Jennings, larceny; John Petit, entering in
the night time, ETC.; Jane Turner, assault and
battery.
second District Court.
The SUGGESTIONS of William Henry Apken and
Joseph Billgery have been opened.
Fifth District Court.
Manuel Reyes has entered suit against John
Curry. claiming the sum OF $20, 037 81 for salary
as deputy clerk of the Fourth District Court.
He says that the contract was for four years ct
. salary OF 5000 per annum, paying monthly In
the sum Of S4l6 80 asid salary 70 be reduced
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER

by one half the difference between $4,000 snd
the actual net earnings Of said Curry whenever,
for any year, said Curry failed to obtain net
revenue from said office OF $lO,UOO Plaintiff
says that bis contract was TO commence and take
effect from and on the tenth day OF January,
1877. -
Plaintiff ayers that from the 10th OF January,
1877, until June last, he regularly performed
the duties OF deputy clerk for said curry, and
was ready to continue to perform SAID duties. lie
SAYS that notwithstanding the fact that he
always performed his duties and always was
ready to continue to perform them, the SAID De
PENDANT has not kept his part Of the oonsrao'.
That on the LIST OF June last he discharged MIN
and has not paid him for the time whlo a.. ne
performed the duties OF said deputy clerk. That
for the time which he performed said duties ne
received only s110, leaving . balance due for
salary up to June /, OF 1896 55 and s29l6 66 up
to January |, 1878. and $4,000 per annum Tor
three years from that date.
PAM Bergerop filed Yesterday suit against
the city OF New Orleans and the Chief OF Police,
Thomas N. Boylan in the petition OF Which IL ie
alleged that he, Bergeron, and NUMBER OF
friends rented house at No. AZ ". Louis stIeet,
to be used as q club house, and thst a1ter sney
had occupied the same the officers OF the police
closed the promises by order OF the Mayor and
Chief. The petition asks for q writ OF injunction
to restrain the defendants from interfering with
him in the possession of the premises aforesaid
Judge Tissot granted the writ in the absence OF
Judge Rogers, on plaintiffs giving bond.
sixth District Court.
State OK rel, T.. G. Durel vs. Recorder Of Mort
Reconsideration sustained and rule dismissed
State OK rel. +. N. Sholtz vs. Recorder OF Mort
Cages Rule for cancellation OF bond as chel
clerk Of Auditor submitted.
Judge Rightor, yesterday morning, in the case
Of Durel vs. the Recorder OF Mortgages refused
TO grant a writ OF mandamus to compel the re-
eefaer te cancel q certain indicial mortgage IL
favor of the city, for taxes against certain prop
erty. The Judge decided thst the recorder o
mortgages could not be compelled by msndamu'
to cancel such mortgage, ~ would be cioth1.t
the recorder with judicial power, in that hi
would be called upon to determine from facts
presented him whether or not the property wal
church or school property.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE FAIR WANDERERS.

The Mayor IL at o loss to know what TO do re-
gartling the two New Orleans ladies who have been
recently duping the people OF 81. Louis, Oinci-
matt, Louisville and other western cities, by COL
iecting money ostensbly for the poor OF this city
and under pretext that they are authorized 10
solicit aims by the Governor OF this state and the
Mayor Of this city. The last time they were
heard from, was yesterday, when they were in
Cleveland, Ohio, plying their wicked avocation.
We would suggest to the Mayor that he send to
the chief OF police and mayor OF every large city
each copy Of the! DEMOCRAT containing this refer
cnce to the ladies in question. who are frauds Of
the first water.
Only one Of them il identified, and both bear
Understanding French names, with the prefix de,
and borne by some OF our oldest and best people,
with whom one OF the persons is closely connec-
ted
We have already said on two occasions that
the. persons alluded to have no authority from
DUH State or city officials to beg aims for our
poor. The one who Is identified has been
beautiful woman in her time-for she has now
passed the prime CT life-and is talented, shrewd
and unscrup ulous.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
WHAT THE STORM DID TO OUR CROPS

How Rice, Cane and Cotton suffered Dur
Ing Our Late Blow.
The results of the late storm are but just now
being appreciated, and the damage resulting
from the gale realized. Iu order to get al least
an approximate idea Of the loss TO our rice crop
q DEMOCRAT reporter visited yesterday several
prominent merchants engaged in that trade, and
from them learned the following statement Of
facts
In Plaquemines parish the damage to the rice
was most severe. In several portions stacks were
carried away. and whole fields which we're uncut
we're fjattened down, added to which the Gulf and
river water poured 10, ipjuring the yield fully 1871
per cent.
II Just at this season Of the year, 1t is stated,
that storms can do most damage to growing or
harvested rice. When wet with the gulf wster
species of blight affects the kernel Of the grain,
which no care afterwards oan eradicate.
On the Lsfourohe, gentleman who has just
returned from there on q visit reports the damage
fully as great Stacks were carried off by the
water and that remaining in the fields was
beaten down so that If the planters save forty
per osnt of their crop they will be doing WE'LL
REGARDING GAME
reports that have come in are not unlike those
referring TO rice. The heavy rain Of the equi-
nootial, coupled with the heavy wind, blew every
stalk down within the radius of the cyclone, and
although this did not injure the cane as much as
II did the stalk rice, nevertheless the damage YVES
very great. Ii we have good weather for ten
days to come much Of this cane will rise, but to
large portion OF it the injury is beyond remedy.
As q sugar merchant put it yesterday "Thst blow
cost Louisiana fully s2OOOOOO in sugar. leaving
out OF view the other crops"
IN COTTON
the reports have been more meagre, but enough
has been gathered to know that in North Louisi
ana, as we'll as in middle Mississippi, the storm
| did direfui work. Much Of the cotton ready Il
pick was blown or washed down, and the vino
| blew down ths heaviest STALKS. What the dam
age to the crop will be, with the present advioes
it is only matter OF guesswork to say. for it i,
beyond the ''ken' Of the shrewdest observer II
calculate it. In some places in the extreme
| northern portions of the State the damage wal
not 90 great, but in the middle section great de
| struction may be looked for.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
A BABY's HORRIBLE FATE.

1t is Crushed to Death by the Wheels Of
n street Car.
At o'clock last evening an accident occurred
at the corner of Howard and Erato streets, which
threw gloom over the entire neighborhood
John J. O'Hearn, aged two years, by street car
No. 66 Of the Clio and Erato street line.
The child. a mere baby, was bright and prom
Using, and when its crushed and mangled body
was taken to it's parents, their feelings were
beyond description.
i 1t appears the mother had just finished max
ing its toilet and had placed it as usual on the
steps in the front Of the house. While there the
little thing wandered into the street on the car
track, and as car No. 66, driven by VIM. Titus
came along
IT MET ITS DEATH.
As soon as the car wheels passed over it's body
the little victim was picked up by a boy named
Frank Burns. and taken to it's bereaved parents,
who resided short distance from the scene of
the accident.
The driver relates that at the time he ran over
the child he was looking through his car. at
tempting to make some boys who were hanging
on the door step get off; that his car gave jolt.
but he went on for fully half square, as he
thought that it was only rock that had been
placed on the track that caused the joting of the
car. But as soon as he looked back he saw the
body of the child being brought down the street,
and he Immediately stopped the car and waited
until he was taken in charge Of by an officer.
This oar. although driven by different drivers,
seems doomed to kill. this unfortunate baby
being the second victim within the short space Of
six months.
Corporal Mahoney. Of the Six b Precinct, while
the excitement produced by the accident was at
ito highest pitch. It is sad put in an appearance.
and the car driver asked him to arrest him, but
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE CAVE IN THE LEvEE.

MIR. Elermann, the wharf lessee, has addressed
a note to the Mayor declining to repair the cave
in the levee opposite the Atlantic Press, in the
Third District, on the grounds that the spirit Of
the wording Of the twelfth clause of his contract
TO keep the whsrves and levee in repair does not
require him to repair caves Of the nature Of the
one alluded to. A different opinion prevails at
the City Hall, for the clause says plainly that the
contractor shall fill al caoes occurring in the
river bank, and the matter was in statu quo yes
sferday afternoon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22

The present teachers, for they would be entirely
within the respective branches taught by them |:
that all things being equ,l, the preference would
be given to such OF the applicants who have
been tried BY experience ov.r those who have
never taught in the schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
ROLLER EXPLOSION.

One OF the boilers OF the. Dublin Avenue drain
ing machine took notion on Thursday afternoon
to explode, fortunately doing no injury except to
itself and the city treasury. The amount Of
damage to the boiler is slight, but the question
that will have to be determined will be whether 1t
can be made serviceable by patching, which is
doubtful,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE HOUSE or REFUGE.

The Mayor yesterday issued his instructions to
the Surveyor to have estimates made for the
needed repairs to the House of Refuge, conse-
auent upon the effects Of the late equinoetial
storm, and II is probable that the work will have
to be done under BIDS since it is believed the cost
will exceed five hundred dollars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22

six years, brother and sister. were playing on
Jordan Avenue, near Greatmsn street, they
were attacked by vicious dog. which severely
bit bit both Of them. The dog was killed by
Officer Kinney. DR.. Seminole WAS called in TO
attend the unfortunate little ones, and pro-
nounced their wounds severe though not danger
ms.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
f. NEWHALL,
Importer and Dealer in
Wall Paper and Window Shades,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
No. 40 Camp street.
Prices to suit the times. se1 i'm 2dp
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

OFFICE CHIEF SUPERINTEN'T PUBLIC Schools. /,
New Orleans, Sept Is, 1877. !
All applicants for positions as teachers in the
City Schools who have not yet recorded in the
Superintendent office their Names residences
and the grades for which they wish to be ex-
amined, are required to do so, either PERSONAL
ly or by written communication, previous to the
examination appointed for MONDAY, oath inst.
VIM o. ROGERS,
Superintendent Public Schools Of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS.
They are Greatly Alarmed mt the Com
nqtitiye n n m N tim


They are Greatly Alarmed Mt the Com
petitive Examination.
The City Hall has been enlivened materially
within q day or two by the appearance Of numer-
ous teachers Of the fair sex, many of whom are
Pay handsome, who are entering their applca-
9 for the competitive examination for teach
W--aips in the public schools, which begins on
IA .lday next and will continue during the week.
or course the occasion creates much trepida-
ton among many Of the incumbents, particularly
some OF whom-yes, many-dependng entirely on
their salaries for the support of themselves and
Z too often of widowed mother or sister and sew
3. 4 j children possibly some of them have to
sSsfa for big brothers, but it is hoped such cases
IRE rare.
tho fear that the
PRINTED LISTS OF QUESTIONS
10 be propounded to them at the examination
XIsnav be distributed beforehand among the favor
Iites OF the members Of the board, strong sus-
,lcion existing (amounting to an assertion) that
Inch q practice was INDUCED in by the Radical
hoard of public education at the last competitive
examination, thus giving the favorites Of the
members an unfair opportunity to learn the
nnswers and thereby pass the examination. Our
[tcschers, however, should no. place our present
board on Level with the men who controlled the
schools during the eight years OF the Warmoth
and Kellogg regime.
In order to quiet the minds of our lady teach
ar especially we repeat the words OF Superin-
teudsnt Rogers, uttered in IN interview with
th.t gentleman about six weeks ago, when be
Id that the questions which would be pro-
banded need not excite the approximations Of