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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
A DOUBTFUL DEATH.
Was That of A. r. sIichDn, Who WA
Found Last Night I'm an Alley shot
Through the Brain.

At about 1855 O'Clock last night August P,
MlonoD, aged III years, met with an untimely
death in an alley way running along the side OF
the boarding house No. IA st. Philip street.
His death was caused by pistol ball which
entered his right temple and penetrated the
brain. Although the circumstances attendant on
his death eonolusiyely enough led to case of
self-desruotion. yet no cause s assigned for the
rash act, which leaves the natter in doubt.
A DEMOCRAT reporter visited the scene of the
tragedy and vas furnished the following:
Officer Montarette stated that while he was
standing at the corner Of Lsyee and ST. Philip
streets he heard noise that sounded TO him like
the slsmming OF door. few minutes there
after Mr.. L, Lsbrun, the proprietor of The b ,ard
ing house No. IA st. Philip street, came rushing
up to him and stated that there was q man shot
in his al syway.
The officer repaired to the alley described, and
on arriving at the scene he found the deceased,
who at that time WAS alive. but in q spseohlsss
condition, in q stopping position, supported by
two men named b. II. Smith and f. E. Robert,
one OF whom was attempting to prevent the flow
Of blood from the wound in the unfortunate
mans head Officer Gesry states that when he
arrived upon the scene he found pistol covered
with blood lying alongside of the deceased, the
man having by this time expired.
Mr.. Labrun made q statement, in which he
said that Wednesday night the deceased came to
his bosrdlng-house, in company with man
n 4med Gill, who carrying his trunk. The
deceased stated TO him that he wanted to board,
and paid two days board in advance. Being per-
sonaIly acquainted with the deceased, snd know
ing that hitherto he hsd resided with his uncle,
Mr.. Mehon, at the corner of St. Anthony alley
and Royal street, he thought that he had just
come to town.
Last night, just previous to the tragedy,
Michon asked the cook, man, TO go out In the
rear of the city. whioh the cook refused to do;
he then proposed visit to the theatre which
was accepted. He then went back into the yard,
and in few moments all in the saloon heard .
report like the siamming OF q door or the ex-
plosion OF fire cracker coming from the drsc-
ton Of the alleyway to the right Of the premises.
The solution of the noise did not satisfy him,
and taking candle he went into the sllsy- way
and found Miohon lying on the flags bleeding
profuseiy from wound in the right te mple he
notified the police, with the result as above
stated.
The body of the deceased was brought to the
Third Station, where an Investigation will be held
to.day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
A shakspearian Holocaust.

One of the brightest passages in Mr.. st anleys
last letter to the He,alL is his account Of q
Shakspearian holocaust near the confluence of
the Kwango and the Congo. After fighting his
thirty second and last battle, he iourneyed
among the natives who were peacabiy disposed
but who regarded bis note book with suspicion.
writing. such thing had never been heard OF
by the Oldest inhabit MT 1t must therefore be
witchcraf, and witchcraft must be punished
wi h death. This white chief must instantly
deliver up his note book to be ba ned or there
would be- war on the instant. NY note book"
SAYS the explorer. was too valuable, it had cost
too many lives and sacrifices to be consumed at
the caprice Of savages. What was to be doDes
had small volume Of Shakespeare, Cbandos
times it had crossed Africa, it had been my So
la many atedious hour, but it must be sacri-
feed" Is it this you wanf2' asked Mr.. Stanley.
Yes rs this bhe medicine you are afraid
Of p Yes; burn it, barn it, 1t is bad, very
bad burn it," So poor Shakespeare was burned.
an the country was saved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE PUEBLO SCHOOL FUND.
Tlne hoard Ask for the Full Amount of
the Appropriation.

The hoard Ask for the Full Amount of
the Appropriation.
\ The Board of Public Schools are making an
effort to obtain from the city administration that
they shall put On the budget for 1878 the sum OF
1175 coo for school purposes, instead Of only
12z5, 900. as was the case for 1877. This claim is
based on ACT No. 1873, OF 1877, limiting the
Amount of taxation TO be applied to public educs
Hon, BY the City Council, at s275,00O, all OF
which. the board ssy, liz necessary TO carry on
ths schools of the city properly. The reason
they say, why the budget for 1877 provided for
only $755, 900 TO the use Of the public schools was
tat under the old law the responsibility of keep
ing the school-houses in reprsir devoved on the
city. Eince the enactment of the school law OF
1871. this responsibility has been thrown ON the
0ohool Board. That for about five years the
school. houses have not been repaired, and shat
when the estimates were made few months ago
it Was found that ii would require about s400 OO
" put the buildings in thorough order Under
The circumstances they think that 1t would be
unreasonable for the city TO limit them to $685.,
900. which is sum barely sufficient to run the
schools properly during the year. We have not
vt heard what the Mayor aud the City Admins
1fat0rs have TO say on the subject.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

James Farrell was on trial Wednesday morning
on the charge OF assault and battery On the per-
son Of Patrulman Robert Hamilton on November
last, The evidence showed that Farrell, whilst
under arrest, resisted the Officer and struck him
several times, When called upon to make y
statement to the jury Farrell said that he was not
under the Influence OF liquor, but shenadine ~
that he had taken for fever.
The Jury brought in verdict OF guilty, with
recommendation TO the mercy OF the court.
NJ Berwin WIS arragned sud pleaded not
guilty to the charge Of embezzleIaent.
On motion Of counsel for The defense Judge
Whitaker reduced the bail In the Hewhouss case
from $4,000 to $500.
The case OF tho State Vs. Isaiah Thsrp, charged
with forgery, Was taken up late il the afternoon,
and late isst night was long delayed on account
OF the lack Of certain documentary evidence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE BOARD OF HEALTH VACANCY.

The probability is that the vacancy in the Board
1T Health. caused by the resignation Of Or. Tay-
lor, win have to be filled by appointment of the
Governor, although the place was filled originally
W sIection by the City Council, as 1t must also
bs 81 the expiration Of the term of any OF the city
members. The intention Of the trainers of the
MI in the Legislature was that all vacancies OF
Thy officials exceptthe Mayor and Administrators,
should be filled by election by the Council, but
~ the law now stands II only refers TO ''charter
rilcers, such as City Attorney, Assistant City At
S0rney, Surveyor, etc. The city members CT the
Board OF Health, not being charter officers tthe
&0afd OF Health having been passed subsequent
~ the granting OF the City Ohafterl they must
be appointed BY the Governor in case OF vacaD-
dies before the expiration Of their term OF office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
CUSTOM HOUSE TALK.
PACKARD VS.. LAwRENCE-LEwIs AND
0GLEsBY TO BE RENOMaNATEB.
Lewis Endorsed Last Night-sash Wants
the Naval office.

| Lewis Endorsed Last Night-sash Wants
the Naval office.
"Just you hold your breath until you see who
| will be the Collector" said Packard man Oh
Wednesday morning in reply to the inquiries Of
| DEMOCRAT reporter, "and you'll find that the
Boss as you call him, will come out on top"
| Yes; but how is that "top" business to be ar.
| ranged? querisd the reporter.
| Easy enough, was the answer; the President
has said he
WOULD RENoarINATE LAWRENCE,
! and he will doubtless do SO, but that hundred
Representatives and twenty-seven Republican
Senators will show to him that he will not be
confirmed, and once rejected, the President hay
, ing kept his word, will send Psckard's name in,
for the reason, il nothing else, that he would be
the best person to keep the Republican party
together.
That there is foundation for such statement
there is no doubt, as late private sdvices to
Packards frients indicate, and ON the other hand
Mr.. LawreBos's friends assert that it will take
Just the balance OF the Senate to confirm him,
| and that they claim they will have when his pame
is sent in and reported upon by the Committee
On Commerce.
Lewis ex-Naval Officer telegraphs that an in
timate friend of his was told by President Hayes
oU AutS ny tHhb Do WDuiI HeH9 lISWlE name III
again, and pecal Treasury Agent Anderson is
OF the opinion that both Lewis and Assistant APP
praiser Oglesby
WILL BE RENoMIFATFD.
Lewis friends here, or about 200 of them, at
least, met last night at the Cosmopolitan Taber-
naele, on acksou street, and after org snizlng by
the election Of Bryant, as chairman. and John Il.
Staes, as secretary. the following resolution,
offered by Paul Dunbar, was adopted:
R0sOlp11 That the pDtpred Rnprltieap NO
in New Orleans in meeting assembled,
having implied, confidence in the abi
ty and integrity Of Col James Lewis, Of
New Orleans an applicant for appointment as
Nsva Officer of the port, do hereby cheerfully
iudnrse and recommend him to his Excellency r.
b. Hayes, President of the United States, for his
rec ppointment to said position, believing in so
doing the interests of al concerned will be care
fully guarded.
1t seems that Nash, now in Washington, is
after the Naval Office himself, and necessarily
THERE IS A CONTEST
which will be added to somewhat when The Sun
days delegation reaches Washington.
Applicants for positions are once more pouring
in upon the acting Collector and special Treasury
agent, bat from present indications no changes
will be made al present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE HYDRoGRApHIC SURVEY.

The Commission Organize i'm surveying
Parties.
Yesterday there WAS general conference at
the City Hall among The members Of the Hydro
graphic commission, at which the Mayor was
present. The commission Of engineers organized
,partiss for the survey Of the river, comprising
Three parties 90 make soundings and one to es-
Nary TO The plan for the permanent protection Of
the river shores. We understand that valuable
i0oumsnte have been received from Washington,
which will have the effect OF facilitating the work.
done Id the Third District, opposite the Atlantic
Press. were submitted to the commission, who
Adopted them. We give this last piece of news
III fbe special benefit Of our friends Of the Third
District.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
OGLaNG AND vULGARrTY.

"Ogling on Canal street may be good enough
n its way during pleasant afternoons when the
ladies are out promenading, but when upstairs
who frequent that thoroughfare. who do not
know the first rules Of decency, and who in the
presence OF ladies' indulge in vulgar expressions
common to themselves, IL would be better were
tho police to clear the banquettes OF that class OF
arinaals which. bv the way, are most at home in
Kennels The case in point viii be recognized by
Tho aparty" alluded to when he or they are re.
minded that Il occurred on Tuesday on the north
side OF Canal street, between Rampant aud Bur-
6undY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Tuesday. December 4, 1877.
Present. All the Justices.
BY JUSTICE EGAN.

3 Present: All the Justices.
BY JUSTICE Ef5AM.
No e771. Marie Casimir, alias Marie Boisdore,
vs. A. and N. Dorvlle: g, G. Brath garnishee
and appellant. Appeal from the Fourth Dis
trict Court, parish of Orleans.
Though the plaintiffs claim Is for less than
$500. as is also the amount which the garniShe6
has been condemned to pay vet a5 garnishee
denies. and we must pass upon, the validity OF
all. to defendant, and az this, contract exceeds
$500 in amount. this court has jurisdiction.
Motion tn dismiss refused.
No. e7o5. Crescent City Live Stock Landing
and Slaughter House Company. appellant Vs.
John Larrieux.-Appea from the Third District
Court par 81 Of Orleans. Appeal dismissed.
and Slaughter House Company, appellant VS..
VIM. G. Rerner--Appeal from the Third Dis
trict Court parish of Orleans. Appeal dis
:, No. sos. Martin 1yens Jr;., appellant, ys. Fl.
s. BacknerI,Appe1l from the sig s b District
No s4ss Charles Marin ct al, appellants. VS..
Sheriff and City OF New Orleans. Appeal from
the saper3}F bste oong path Of
faeias Apply to writs issued under judgments
for taxes and u sale under such q writ after it
has expired is null if the She lift has failed to
return the original and retain copy. Judg-
No 685s City of New Orleans ". New Orleans
Canal and Banking Company, appeliant--Ap-.
peal from the Superior District Court, parish of
Orleans. On rehearing. Former decree af-
No 1901. Emile Tauneret VS.. Merchants Mu-
tual Insurance Company, appeIlant.--ApDeal
from the Fifth District Court, parish of Orleans.
,I0dgmenL reversed and case Temanded.
No 674i. J. M. Tupery vs.. r. N. Edmonson.
appellant. Appeal from the Sixth District
Court. pa ish Of Orleans.
The appellant moves TO dismiss the appeal,
because the bond was not fl ed within ten days,
as required by law The Judgment was signed
on June 18, 1877, and the bond fled on the 8oth
tween hose dates Omiitjng under articles 81s
and SIS. c. p. the day the judgment was signed,
the intervening Sunday. and the day the bond
e,,o~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

shall be out Of employment, and We appeal TO
the merchants OF New Orleans, in need Of boys
for assistance, to apply to the Union, as then
boys will more readily join this organization.
There is no charge TO the merchants for furnish
ing help. and the Union will furnish none but
strictly honest and good boys, a. no person il
allowed to join this association unless he can
furnish good recommendations.
The Union, il successful proposes TO have q
library and hall for the accommodation Of men,
bers, and gives promise of becoming an institu.
ton for much good 1t meets on The first and
third Tuesday in every month, at No. So Camp
street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
GAUTI0NARY SIGNALS Down.
Cold weather and snow In the North
Yesterday.

The lowest point in the temperature on
Wednesday night, SIS given by Frigerio, was 81
degrees above zero, and on yesterday the range
was from So to Sc degrees.
The signal service kilograms from Washington
last evening ordered
DOWN THE cAUTIoHARY SIGNALS
at this point, as well as at Galveston, Indianola
and Mobile, the prediction for to-day being dina
inishiDg and cold northeriy winds.
The signal dispatches report also light snow
at Davenport, Dubuque, Keokuk and Lacrosse.
and the temperature on the downward tendency
with rush at all points, the decline for the
twenty-four hours ending at $40 p. m. being
nom to ri degrees.
At Cairo the mercury OF the time named stood
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
ON THE LEyEE.

Mr.. Henry O. Brown, Superintendent OF Land
ngs III the Department of Commerce, reported to
Administrator Oasanao on Wednesday shat the
1Andlngs was literally covered with freight more
ID than il has been at any time during twelve
month. The activity on the landing Is, there
fore, exciting the efforts OF the department to
skeep u clear for incoming freight which is pour
mr. In By the thnnaanda of tons.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE POLICE FIGHT.
Hcw 1t Was Decided by His Honor Judge
Smith,


Officer G.. W. Ober and ex-Officers Rider. Gle
mems Barrett and Kennedy were yesterday be-
fore Judge Smith of the First Municipal Police
Court on preliminary examination.
ODER was charged with assault and battery en-
Clements, and Clements, Rider Barrett and Ken
nedy were charged with assault and battery On
0ber,
The asidavits being cross. fires, it was decided
to try tue two CAGES at the same time
The witnesses were examined, and the eyi-
deuce being about the same as that elicit cd
before the Police Board on the evening of the
9Th, Judge Smith placed Ober and Clements
under $500 peace bonds each TO keep the p ace
for six months, and discharged tbs o her accused
Obor, although the sentence inflicted by Judge
Smith was ss The request Of his own lawyer, did
not appear pleased with the judges decision,
and said that he intended to appear before the
Grand Jury and state bis case.
1t was also stated in the courtroom by some of
the friends of the other side that Sup'y Kennedy
intended to appear before the Grand Jary and
have Ober indicted for perjury and false irn-
prsonmsnt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

Rose Eytinge employed fashionable Sas
Francisco dreSsrnaker TO create her costumes
for Anthony and cleopatra" The artistic in
called to inspect Pieou's great painting at q
well known gallery thinking it might afford
suggestions. After a brief inspection sha
CAM hurry ing from the place. remarking az
she passed out that the matter might more
properly be referred to ieweler. The costume
OF Cleopatra. 1T will be remembered, consisted
merely OF necklace, armets and anklets.
making it more costly, though scarcely less
primitive, than the draperies Of Eden. Osher
models were afterward chosen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

There was good attendance last night at
Cathcart's pool sses on the racing events Of to-
day. There was but very little change in the
betting. however. The following were the rates
last night:
Orleans Stakes-Dixon and Winner s25, Gen.
Phelps 500, Aunt Betsy $i3, Typhoon 50, Vermont
&C. Field So Total $50.
Mile Dssh-Kllburn s25. Buff and Blue SIS,
Startle si5, Incomode s13, Field T-Total s75.
Two-me Heats-St. Martin $50, Field $l4-s44.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
KIlIed by a Cowcatcher.

Wednesday morning at O'Clock, while Thomas
Burton was walking on the Jackson Railroad
track, al the intersection OF Washington stf eet
he was struck by the locomotive Of the outward
bound passenger train and instantly allied. /,
appears the deceased was coming ipeo the city
from his home on Dublin Avenue for she purpose
Of selling some hickory brooms, and. owing to the
fog the engineer Of the trsin did not sse him,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.
sExTONIANA.

Sexton, last evening at the Crescent Billiard
Saloon, had practice game with Abrams of 800
points. After a very pretty exhibition Of skill,
he ran out, leaving his opponent 1868 points be-
hind. Sections average was 81 IL % and Abrams
1928. Tonight Sexton will put on the gloves
with Prof Oberlander, and q rich treat may be
expected by lovers Of the cue.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

snd he, being old, deorepit and slightly deaf did
not hear or see the train until it Was upon him,
an d then ii was too lats to escape.
The 6owestoher struck him and mashed his
head into jelly. The coroner held an inquest
and returned verdict Of accidental death.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
ghiseleH.

Last evening difficulty took place at the house
No. 81 Girod street between Robert Desmond
and Vim. Feeny, which terminated in the former
drawing ohisel and slightly woundjDg the lat
Central Station, charged with cutting and wound
ing with intent to commit murder. It appears
the accused forced open trunk, the property Of
the wounded man; hence the difficulty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

Merchants and others interested in esses in
the district eourts, principals or rs Witnesses,
can be notified by telegraph when to appear in
court. Tins avoiding the necessity OF constant
aatandanea.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.
The court met at O'Clock, Edmund Abel pres-
siding.
Notions

On motion of Assistant District Attorney J. G..
Baker, IT was ordered that the sheriff be- ordered
to produce in opsn curt, Thursday. December 6,
1877, st II O'clock, the body OF one Mary Hfeelas,
who has been committed to the Parish Pfis n for
six moaths under COMMITMENTS issued by Judge
Smith. Of the First Recorders Court, and that the
court inquire into the validity of said commit
msnt.
This woman, Meelas, it appears was brought
before Judge Smith, and sentenced TO six months
in the Parish Prison on the charge OF being an
the acting district at otney it is his impression
that committing magistrate has not the p Jwer
TO commit person charged with misdemeanor
to the Parish Prison for longer period than
thirty DAYS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE WORKING BvYs' UNION.

The "Working Boys Uaion" was orgaized on
October is, 1877, and the objects Of this Union
are 10 help its members in case Of sickness, and
ID help To procure work for such members ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SUGGESTIONS opened = OF Aoide Gouville;
Michel LszaTd.
New suit Henriitta Davidson, exeoutrix, VS..
q. e. Nuuez, Tax Collector.
Emanoipated -- Ameils Commander; Edwin
Iaizu,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Road Navra's invitato on to the China Palace.

JUST RECEIvgo-M. H. Byrne b Co., 1863 Canal
street, have just received q select assortment of
water proof eioaks, which will BIS sold very
cheap. See advertisement in another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Carr and AbDtt.

The case Of the State va. Mortimer Carr and
Isaac ABBOTT, charged with bribery came up be-
fore Judge Miltenbsrger at O'Clock last even
ing. The Assistant Attorney General. Mr.. EsaD.
appeared FOR the State. Owing to the absence Of
the attorney for the defense, the case was con,
tinued until o'clock this evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

VIM. Schulz vE. Anthony Leiding. -Plaintif
wants $4,000 damages for ISLANDERS publicly and
msliciously uttered against him by defend ant,
who called him thief. ETC., on December 8. at
the Of Dauphine and Independence
streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COUNT.

In the matter OF Baziie Dabat and OF Richard
Muiroy, petitions and schedules fled on applles-
bions to be declared bankrupts, and referred to
registers.
George W. Horton vs.. barge Great r spublic.-
Libel for wages.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

VIM. Barrett Va. A. Taylor, ct. ais. Rule Mise
made absolute.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Drowned.

At O'Clock last evening msn named John
Taurand while en- route to the Spanish Fort,
via Psnde1y eanal, his pirogue capsiged and he
was drowned. The body was not recovered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

The board OF stewards have decided, now that
the weather seems settled, to have Tuesday q
races fixed for Thursday. Consequently with the
present Indications Thursdays attractions at the
course will be immense.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE POOLS ON THE RACES.

Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
THE COUNTS.

New American Sewing Machine. 1856 Canal
street,