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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
FUNDING HOARD ECHOES.
What the old Records show Upon Invrs.
tigatiOn by "a Democrat Reuortcr

What the ola Records show Upon Invrs-
ttsation by 81 Democrat Reporter.
In looking over the Funding Board records
yesterday the Democrats commi ssioner discov-
cred that the last meeting recorded az being held
by that board was on May 20, 1876. just prior TO
Kelogg's departure for the North, and according
to the entries now contained in the records Ill .
board had up to and including that meeting, fund
Ell st5 633. 1853 10 in old bonds and indebtedness.
and for that amount there has been issued In new
Uonaols ~, 3f5 50. These are at least the
figures given by the records and they will either
be proved to be correct or incorrect when the In.
vestig ating committees examine
THE AUDITORS OFFICE.
As % proper and accurate registry of each new
eonso issued, no matter of what denomins ton.
should be found in the registry books ofthat office.
the com mittee will, 80 to speak, have splen"
did time In deoiphering the hierogiyphios and in
terlineations Ia the old Funding Boards minutes.
when they are taken up for examination, as the
entries, az well ss the srasures. will give them
some trouble. However, "a the oommi tees APP
pointed are composed of experts. something rich
IN the way OF developments will be expected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

which s1ipnlates that their only duty liz to make
new assessment, az provided for by the receh
law.
The Treasurers office had during the Gay the
usual number Of al picants for funds some o.
them presenting old State NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ps
the late Auditor ard az far az the appropriations
went the demands were honored. .
Neither the Auditor nor the governor nave ~
vel been oficislly advised OF the robbery Of any
OF the .....-
KELLOGG TAX COLLECTORS,
a,,hora,, a rumor lie current that one Of them
had al. Ian from him $4,000 Of State money
vhile mn his way to this city last week.
Ho,na Of the State officials enell huge rat In
aunb declarations, and assert that the treaeur-
a,,. hnaka do not show final settlement for
ta7g Inv n score or more of those collectors. They
NAV hear similar stories from other sources.
The final settlements actually made cannot OF
course. be ascertsined at present. ss the en-
Auditors books are to be kept aacfed for the In
vestigating committee, but should anything leak
out whereby the Attorney General can form an
idea of the ''shortness in some of these tax col
letters accounts, III is more than possible that
legal steps will be taken TO bring either the guilty
one or bic euretea to taw for any trfing short.
comngs.
Many OF the newly appointed collectors, inelud-
ing Meesrs. Bouny, Bond, Barrett and Graves,
have
MADE THEIR SETTLEMENTS
already for the first quarter, and come Of the
country collectors are also expected to hand In
their ehekels during the next ten daye
The Secretary OF State being absent, the A.
sistant Secretary Mr.. Arroyo, had his hands full
III preparing commissions, administer
ing oa tbs etc., and is also preparing an nvento-
" of the stock on hand" when poe essun Of
Ehe Office was obtained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

b ,nds for $4,000 each, given by Anderson, caf-
csled only day or Two before Kellogg vacated
for Packard.
On the preceding page. in The same book. APP
pears quite singuarly .
CANCELLATION ny PACKARD
as Governor, and bearing date February 9Th,
1877, one month subsequent fohe date Of Ander-
sons cancellations, which leads to the Inference
that some of Keilogg's cancellations were con
eiderably crooked, aud might have been made by
Kellogg even after Packard had been installed.
The bond in question is that given by George
A. King. dated October 30, 1876, as Treasurer OF
the School Board parish OF Red River, and had
ss sureties M. II. 1witchel' and Ben Perrow for
$4,000, This is Cancelled by Packard, as above
stated, on February 6, 1877. and on December ~.
1876, Kellogg cancelled one for King az tax col
lector OF He'd River parish for $40 0O0 the sureties
being Twitchell and Perrow, and the bond bear
ing date March 81. 1875.
y On January 3, 1877 the bond OF 7. G. Smith,
treasurer of the School Board, parish of Rt.
James, was Cancelled by Kellogg. This bore date
May 0, 1871, and had az sureties i. s. Lyons,
Oresene Duhon and Thomas Robinson, and was
for $4,000.
tNoTE-Owing to the crowded condition Of our
columns this morning further history of these
cancellations is crowded out, but will appear To-
morrow and In future issues OF the DEMOCRAT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
CITY AFFAIRS.
usEr.esa.'s s'AMrArs4N.

nc wcgins n Early with a Heaulsitien fol-
Arms
kellogg began his preparations fol
the last campaign in September. 1876
as will be seen by the following original
letter, which fell into the hands Of q
DEMOCRAT reporter:
ETArE or LOUISIANA, y
Executive Department
New Ofleaps, September 80, 1876.
Gen. 3. Danet Chief Of Ordnance, Washington:
Please send on the States quota, une hun.
bred and ifty cadet mushets tssy City breecb-
leaders aud one hundred mdszle -loaders) and
corresponding cadet aceouttemente.
These afms and accoutfementa are intended
for the Cadets of the Louisiana state Agricul-
tura and Mechanical College
Very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
WIT 7. KELLOGG,
Governor.
From the above 1t will be seen that
the champion uth-stretcher provided
himself with arms early, but where they
are now is q question that some OF the
investigating committees must hnd out.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
About Packard's Police Roster.

1t had been suggested that the roster of Pack
ards police, as made up to receive the pay gen.
erously granted them by the government, was, in
part composed Of men of straw, some Of whom
do not exist and others who are not emitted TO
the money. Asa case in point, we publish the
following letter from Mr.. Treme, whose name has
claims in the following way:
New ORLEANS, May 7, 1877.
The undersigned, having seen the name OF
John IRENE in list OF the late Packard police,
published on Sunday morning in the DEMOCRAT,
will state that neither he nor any other legitimate
IRENE has ever been on that police, and that
every member Of that family Ia opposed to Pack
ardism. Consequently he bel ewes that the name
of IRENE is put upon that list FOR the purpose OF
obtaining money under false pretenses,
JOHN EUB. THEME,
349 Craps street. Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

AT o'clock on Sunday night some
unknown incendiary attempted to set
fire to the building corner of Galvez and
st. Philip streets, during the absence
of the proprietor, Philip Ferdinand
BreauX.
The house was thoroughly saturated
with coal oil and then set on fire in diff
ferent places. The flames were for
tunately discovered in time, by col
ored family residing in the rear Of the
burning building. and were extin-
guished after the contents of one of the
rooms had been destroyed. The house
was only slightly damaged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

Now that summer excursions are in order the
many friends of that gallant company, the Cres-
cent Rifles, formerly Company n, OF the First
Regiment Louisiana State Militia, commanded
by our friend Capt. r. u. Peasants, proposes TO
take an excursion Friday morning ON that com
modious steamer, the Thompson Dean, to the
Jetties, As we will have in our city on that day
number of guests, this will ford them an OPP
portunity Of visiting this great work of civil on
cheering.
In order to enliven the trip, two bands Of mu-
sio have been engaged and those who delight in
the art Terpsiohoresn will have ample opportu.
nifty to enjoy themselves The Dean will return
to the city Friday night. and rs her oapaci is
about equal to that Of the Robt. E. Lee. exour.
tiunsts may rest assured OF ample nceommoda-
tlons. BY reference to the advertisement in
another column, parties DESTROYS Of taking part
in this trip can purchase their tickets at the
places named therein,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
sELIM hey.

The Erincc af Confidence Nrn Arrested
ana Locked Up.
Sunday morning Aid Pecora and Bank
Detective Farrell succeeded in arrest
ing, at the st. Charles Hotel, Solomon
Basenzverg Bey. This man is the king
OF confidence men and a parsonage who
has baffIed the detective skill Of the
world. Officers Pecora and Farrell can
not be too highly praised for this i'm
lortant capture. The detectives caught
their man taking his breakfast, and as
soon as they made him prisoner they
brought him to the Central Station,
where he was locked up.
A very interesting account of Solo
mon Basenzverg Bey's antecedents will
DO found in another column of this
paper.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

feursi Q; heart disease, 4; pluero pneumonis, s.:
on The total number 30 were white persons. "a
colored, and not stated m les rs. females 6d.
Nationalitie s.-Ffanee B. Germany q Ireland
II, Italy ., Louisiana 81, other states ID. Mexico
l, sweden l, West Indies 0. not stated o.
Children under 10 years Of age. ID. pe,sone
from eighty TO ninety, 4: ninety 10 one hundred.
L. In addition to the total live sliborn chil1rer,
were reported; number Inferred from pubic
institutions, 8; on coroners' certificates, "a: ON
certificates Of midwives. 4: OF sisters. 4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
AN INFANT THIEF.
vvho started 10 Travel the Rocky Road 10
Wuins


Ruin
Freddy Hill, aged ten years, was ar
rested Monday morning and locked up
in the Central Station, charged with
having stolen pocket-book containing
o check for $25 and $50 bill.
Freddy was discovered by Officer
Quinn In the act Of trying to dispose of
the $50 bill for 80 to a man named Ohas.
Il. Redder. an employe of the shoe store
Of Mr.. John Schaeffer. Hill was taken
to the Central Sta ion and locked up.
Shortly after his Incarceration Mr.. B.
Rosenthal, doing business at No. 80
Canal street, called at the Central Sta
ton and said that Hill was his nephew,
and that the pocket book, check and
money were his property, which his
nephew had stolen. As Mr.. Rosenthal
did not wish to prosecute. Hill was
turned loose.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
sTATE-H0IsE NOTES.
The FceIcrs waiting for their Playhouse
Rill 203 to Become q Law.

Quite number of the ex- Metropoli-
tans were gathered about the State
House on Monday morning awaiting
the issue of those
VOUCHERS FOR PAY,
which they will probably receive on
Wednesday, as they are not yet all made
out.
The Auditor Is engaged also In arrang-
ing the Office, aud preparing for the in
vestigating committee which will go
through the old records soon.
The Governor was at his Office at IL
o'clock, receiving callers and applicants
Tor office, and at noon approved and
signed
HOUSE BILL NO. 1903,
which will be promulgated in day or
two-as soon as copies can be made.
During the day several appointments were
made Of officials in the parishes, all of which
will be found in another column.
Among tho callers who paid their respects to
the Governor during the day was Mrs. Myra
CLARK Gaines, who took advantage OF the first OPP
portunity ate has had of paying her respects TO
Louisianas Executive. Later in the afternoon
the Governor approved the act providing for
the drawing Of taiesmen
IN JURY TRIALS
In the psrish OF Orleans, In cases where felony
charged to the sccused, and also approved the
bill TO promote better qualification oil those ap.
plying for admission to the bar.
The Attorney General and Assistant Attorney
General have their hands full in answering CON-
munications inuuiring as to the correct interpre-
tation Of various laws. some come from the
parishes, but one received yesterday came from
The Secretary of the City Board Of Assessors, and
asked as TO their authority to rev SO the assess
ments OF last year, and as 70 their ausnorisy IN
changing such assessments.
The Assistant Attorney General replied to the
communities ton immediately, Informing the
Assessors that they had Lothing whatever to do
Fith The old assessments, and pointed out tho Law
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

The Board Of Health has reduced ito outstapd~
ing indebtedness TO 1897 30, that being The total
indebtedness up to May q.
The Board Of Health will hold its next meeting
on Thursday, at D. IN.
The Funding Board will meet at u m. to-
morrow.
The parade Of the military on Thursday nexs
VIII be undoubtedly OF the finest witnessed
In the city since the war.
The Royal street entrance 10 the Eta+e r. j
nurefs Office has been closed. leaving only y
Lonis stfest entrance open.
About two hundred cart loads Of dirt and old
rubbish has been gathered in the basement and
rear of the state douse, and is now being oarted
to the river
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
An Unfortunate AFFAIR.

About 10 o'clock Sunday morning,
while two little boys, named respective
ly Joseph Ietram and Buddy French,
were playfully throwing bricks at each
other, In Algiers, the former youth was
struck in the eye with one Of the missiles
and severely injured. He was taken to
the residence Of his parents where he re-
ceived medical attention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
short Eteurs.

John Mcdonald and Henry Penning-
ton were arrested and locked up in the
Harbor Station charged with attempt-
ing to breach the cargo OF the steam
boat John +. Tolle.
Col. s. J. N. Smith took bis seat on
Monday morning as Judge Of the First
Municipal Police Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
EEii,epnia Insurance COMPANY.

The following gentlemen were elected direct
ors OF this institution for The ensuing year at an
election held yesterday at tho Office of the com
pany:
p, Irwin. John II anderson, Thos. King, John g.
Ryan. Thomas Gilmore, w. j. CasteIl, John f.
Gibbons, James A. Glrdner. VIM. Hart, Emile
Gsuohe, David Jackson, J. Ii. Hanna, II. ]. Gas
nlat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
AHTFvtL DODGERS.
One af Mr.. Keys Appointces Practiccd
upon by Brothers.

One ef MIR. Keys Appointces Practiccd
upon by Brothers.
Ex-Judge John 3. Duls, (colored), formerly of
West Baton Rouge has recently been appointed
postmaster at st. Francisve, parish of West Fell
ciana and was yesterday commissioned az a notary
public but was undecided az TO whether he would
Immediately assume The functions of bis office or
not, as iumors had reached him through one cr
his acquantsnces, George Swaiae (coloredl, that
it would
not re HEALTHY
for him to assume the role OF postmaster.
The postmaster elect called upon Gov
Nichols, who assured him that he need have no
fears as to his personal safety, the Governor
assuming that the parish oil eials knew their
duty and would perform it.
II Was subsequently, aseertained that Interested
parties OF q
REPUBLICAN, TURN or MIND
wanted to brighten Dus and compel him to
remain here until one Of them had sent petition
to Washington begging for the postuffice, and
took that method OF securing Dnla's absence.
Again. it was stated by Dula himself that the
present incumbent Of the postoliJe had offsfed
him
HALF THE PROFITS
of the Office If he (Dula1 would permit him to re-
main in possession. The postmaster elect will not
however. take any chances for ere half profit
but will present his credentials at the 1T. Fran
cisville postotfioe window In few days and de-
mand the off re, not fearing In the least the
. intimati5ns conveyed to him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

Jack Williams was arrested Sunday
night and locked up in the Second Pre-
cinct Station, charged with being an
accessory to the murder OF Charles
Brown who was killed tho same evening
bySherry Leonard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Fifth District s4os.~T,s


Jacob Strauss. tho we'll, bon broker
of Carondelet street, has ! HI O suit
representing that no is owner Of certain
certificates for salary of the following
named persons, who are teachers In the
public schools s M. Ball, O. Clinton.
A. Sherlock. NJ kassou, A. Marks, A.
l.. Black. A. Cazzanovas. A. Perkins,
A. Pluche. M. A. Francis, J II. Corbin,
M. L. Boree, e. l.. Blame. NJ. A. Jones.
Elodie Moore. =. 7. Mccarthy, Mary
Duglan, M. A. Murphy. Mrs. White, j.
Allen. A. Ford, e. Townsend. j. L..
Wicker, II. Woods.
The total amount Of warrants pur@
chased is $l419 20, which the petitioner
claims is now due. The petition fur
Their alleges that the Board OF School
Directors, in violation of the vested
right OF the aforesaid teachers, did by
resolution on the Goth April. 1877, re-
duce their salaries forty per cent under
the contract price agreed to in Decem-
Der, 1876.
The prayer of the petition is for an
Injunction against the Administrator of
Finance and the School Board. to re-
strain them from issuing any certificates
or warrants for the month Of April.
1877, except in full for the salaries OF
the petitioners and without deducting
the forty per cent.
The writ was accordingly granted by
the Judge.
The following judgments we're read
Monday morning:
In the case Of the New Orleans AS
suranee Association vs.. Mrs. w, T. Har-
per and Eugene Waggaman, Sheriff, the
Judge read lengthy opinion. The case
involved the responsibility of the Sheriff
for property confided to his keeping.
The Judge decided that the loss or this
property of plaintiffs during the seizure
was due to the fault Of the Sheriff, and
decreed that there be judgment against
him for the sum OF 1880.
Henry Noote vs.. Mrs. l.. O. Williams.
Judgment for plaintiffs.
Tete vs.. Perrit. Judgment granting
defendant his commissions, the net pro-
eeeds Of sale to be distributed.
Bernard Better vs. Chas. Morgan,
Judgment for plaintiff for articles lost.
New Orleans Ouachita River Trans
portation Company vs.. VIM. WenzeI.
Exception sustained and plaintiff ORDER
ed to amend petition.
u. b. Benton, u. Il. Chubbock. subro-
gated, vs. u. @. Mahan. Thos. Ong,
surety. Chism & Boyd for advances
$2o,70 49,
Third District Court.
The following rule was entered by
Judge Monroe in cases Of appeal in his
court:
The rule adopted by this court in 1869,
the time for filing appeals
from the Justices courts, is abrogated
from this date, and the time will here
after be governed by the provisions OF
law requiring such appeals to be filed
within ten days from the date Of tho
filing OF the bond in the lower court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
The Coming Parade.

Attention is called to Battalion orders, pub
Iished in another column, by Col W. M. Owen,
tlative to tn, celebration OF Tn anksgiving Day
and the reception OF our visiting guest'. AS al
Of our citizens will participate, The matter ia OF
great interest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Crescent city oil Company.

At an election held yesterday at the office OF
this prosperous company, the following gentle
men obtained the sutIrsges of the stockholders
az directors for the ensuing year:
Thos. D. Miller, J. l.. Harris, John Janney, D.
.. ksnner, Edward Ivy, ID. q. MeCann, John G..
GAINES. Thos. Z. LeatLers, John A. Morris.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

chance for strangers TO VISIT The ietties. and
also see the many handsome est ates and oranpa
groves along the river vii present itself on Fri
Thompson Dean.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

A F1sE CoNcE.sr.-Ths many friends OF Mrs.
Broaddus, the accomplish DuslcieBae and VI
ist, have requested her to appear in q CT .-a
and We are informed thst tns lsay will G tzapiEs
18th, as the date for tas Complementary per-
Torrance, aud Grunewaid Hall Shs place where
it shall occ2r. Several talented anatusrs will
appear en- that occa sicp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Louisiana Savings Bank.

The stockho OF this reliable institution
met yesterday and elected the following direc-
ors:
Edward Conery. Frederick Wing, E. @ Palmer,
James Jackson, W. II. Thomas. j, Fl. Keller, ".
3. Schmidt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

The Administrator II Finance gives to-day kia
lat notice to tie licensa deiuq uents. To avoid
judicial proceedings and costs all licenses muss be
paid immediately.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

BURsETT's CocoAISz.-A perfect dressing for
the hair. The Cocosine holds In q lisujd form n
large proportion Of deoderzf cocoanut oil, pre-
cured expressly for this purpose.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Silver soapina.

BURHT7T's FLAvcRIaa EzTgACPs--Are used
and endorsed by tao best hotels, confeetioners,
grocers and the frat families Ia the country,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
MnrtuarY ReuNrt.

The records Of the ard Of Fl alsh show that
there were 1856 interments last week. The princl-
pal causes Of death were: consumption, ID; all
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Superior Criminal Court
SENTENCES,

Edward Money, robbery, ton years Peniten-
tiary
Paul Taylor, robbery, three years Pen1sentiary.
Jimmy, alias rhss. Johnson. carrying CON-
cealed weapons, s25 or twen,y -fve days, and for
woundDg, less tnan mayhem, two years Peni~
tent1ary
Sam Mitchell, carrying concealed weapons, s25
or twenty-five days. and for ASS alt with dan
gerous weapon police officer, six months
in the Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
Hase RaIs,

Tho following is the score Of the base bali
match played on Sunday last between the indie
pendents and the Idlewids, the Independents
winning by seven points
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08
ANUS EN- ENTS.

ACADEMY or MUsrc.-The programme for the
current week, prepared by Messrs Power aud
Reed, fully attests their quick perception OF tho
publics dsgre for variety. On Wednesday even-
ing Kobertson's peasant comedy OF caste" will
be presented. This play alone should ensure q
full house without the additional attractions
offered, namely, the aerial gymuasie perform
ances Of the native artists, tho Leola sisters, and
the roaring Irish farce OF "Barney the Baron"
BY special request. on Thanksgiving night, the
beautiful comedy Of demons" the sensation OF
the past season In America. will be repeated for
the last time, so that those who have as yet not
seen it shall be afforded an opportunity 10 do 30.
The Leola Sisters will also appear ON this occasion.
On Fridt yeyenng the favoriSe drama 9the 1.-TWO
Ofphanb" will constitute the attraction, with the.
entire company in the cas-. On Saturday, at the
Matinee 'Woodcock's Little Game" and the
"Benicia Boy" which wero received with such,
favor the occasion OF their first presentation
will be repeated.
On Saturday next, fete ohampstre at the Oar
rolton Gardens, Dv the coz pany, including
promenade concert by gogel Noses orches-
ira, dramatic performances and dancing ON tho
platform.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-08

TIE BIRD CoHCERT-The exquisite entertain
mont which is to take place at O. upe wall Hall to-
night for the benefit OF the Louisiana Ayc1ne
Presbyterian Church, will attract largs audi
eDce Among the Tests will be ourss5overnora
his Ezceilency Francis T. Nichols, to whom the
assembly OF birds will pay their HON tge. The
programme ID excsllenlIy composed, and will
present several vSealsts 10, the frat time in
concert.