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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-06-21

As We have already noted, yesterday
was 4 royal June day. The country
around Bethany could not have looked
more inviting. $50 10 the Jews Old
Canaan stood, while Jordan rolled BE-.
tween" Only 10 this case II was Buffalo
Creek. The drives TO Wellsburg and 10
Wheeling are through q country clothed
In living green, and as thickly covered
with promising crops a. any part ot the
American Union. We regret that We
were not able 10 protrAct our stay long
enough to witness the closing perform.
Anee Of the Commencement occasion
given BY the American Society last night.
By beautifully printed programme (got
up At the ISTELLIGEscER ofice) We mo-
ticed that the following wAsIthe schedule
Of exercises: ~ A salutatory BY Mr..
Carroll Ghent; ~ @The True Man" an
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-06-21
"a yellow prim.rose ItvIE 10 him,
And a. yEaS nof hlnV rTaaeN
ORDER OF RxERcITs.

At 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon the
Alumni hall was we'll filled with people
from abroad and from the surrounding
country TO witness the proceedings Of
Commencement day. Alter the order OF
exercises was opened with prayer the
following orations were delivered by
members Of the graduating class:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-06-21
WAsHIGNTON.

President Hayes and the Louis.
lana Committee-A Claim That
shall Be Paid II He Pays it
Himself.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-06-21

AHa. - \ LUX.
Ia IsoS, ~ 'Pttehe' followed a happy
nlaIs,' large number Of visitor,
asa LIT = rfe'idsnt Psndlslon's resi.
lsiis v,,. = ISa'e y iali Of attractive Young
Aesl "A. l,.;.'.SPplns !. therethis commence.
sIsfTr sIr'r ,.,,, . 'hs cas-, BY The way, nI@os,
VS,tlisE ,,5 sTGe %. Cl them being irom
Niaa i1,,S iaa Wsllsburg,and other. rom
d ,.Iae raisaes aSay. u eour.s Is n. ',UI. 0.1
= 4 ~ senleneu oil The eolievs @ cnSIG n,
D., IIei scoring he vor1. U.eImlng 1nai
a ~ ,,. =. bal, iDd when N iOun ;Ss s ladies
.'s,s ilStiOO OI thsIsdis. 70. .us ~ Ii sunei'
i 4 tod 't'lsberriss' ,SS ' o,S.e nfaed . ice
sa'PiaSIs S,D.i,N 1a,ll !. 10 wonder that The
lls hour, a'lon I Wu thronged until a
A"'0s the ladies from
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
CITY ECHOEs.

The cutters In the rear of the seventh ward
are said to be in filthy condition.
John Henry was arrested yesterday for
having stolen property in his possession.
At Q o'clock Friday morning pistol shot,
fired by a malicious person, startled the
neighborhood Of Fourth and Laurel streets.
Annie Harris was locked up in the Third
Station, charged with assault and battery on
Catherine Evans
The bridges at the corner Of Orange and
Felicity and st. Charles and Felicity are
broken and in dangerous condition.
The fence at the corner of Melpomene and
Prytania streets is liable to fall at any mo-
ment and injure pedestrians.
Adpline Martin was locked up in the Car.
rollton Station for being found under suspi~
CiOus circumstances.
Thos. Edenberg and Archie Robinson were
locked up in the HarbOr Station charged with
larceny.
James Saunders is in the Second Station,
charged with having two overGOats in his
possession supposed to have been stolen.
Henry ellis was locked up In the Central
Station, charged with having goods in his
possession supposed to have been stolen.
Marco Schwartz and Arthur Bastian were
locked up in the Central Station, charged with
fighting and disturbing the public peace.
At o'clock Friday morning thief tried to
force an entrance into Mr.. Kearney's prem
Uses, No. 215 ut. Charles street. He was dis"
covered and frightened off.
At about 10 O'Clock yesterday 8 white boy
named CAMEL Clark, residing at the corner OF
st. Charles and COnstantineple streets, was
bitten in the leg by q rabid dog. The animal
was killed by the officer on the beat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13

erly conducted In this Institution tailoring,
baking bread, tin-ware making, broom man.
ufacturing shoemaking and matchbox max
ing-have Tor the same reason been discon-
tinued.
We found only two light cases OF sickness,
but unless some steps are taken to drain the
morass in the rear of this institution, and
which comes up to its rear walls, there Is
danger of q great deal OF sickness in the sums
mer months.
In concluding this special report, we have
to call attention to what should be the princi-
pal object Of this House Of Refuge or reform
atory, which is to endeavOr to reclaim and
make good citizens of these youthful subjects
OF public care. and this object seems In q
great measure to be lost sight OF. There are,
to be sure, some efforts in this direction in
bestowing medals upon those who obtain q
record for good conduct, and in putting a
damning mark, a black stamp, upOnth shirts
of those who have been declared refractory,
but this is hardly sufficient, In lack of the
advice, admonitions and concentrations Of
properly selected guardians and instructors,
those whom they might be brought to love
and respect, not Of those whom they learn
only to hate and to fear.
There have been times In the memory of
several OF this body when this institution was
very differently conducted, when it had more
the character of patrtarchal institution,
when the venerable superintendent, q man
known and respected by his fellow citizens,
conducted this institution in q manner to win
the love and obedience of those under his
charge, many of whom with excellent char
acters, won by their good conduct in the
asylum, have found situations and friends,
and have become good citizens; and to such a
condition we hope to see it restored.
Respectfully submitted,
SAINT, M TODD Foreman
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY JULY 10, 1878

as Mr.. Lusher properly thinks, shows the IN
terest taken in the parishes In the matter ol
education.
Mr.. Lusher has also quite number OF cir
culars from T. @. FL, Vance, OF Carlisle
KY, giving programme of the pro-
ceedings of convention of the edu-
Gators of the Southern States at Chat
tanooga, Tenn, on August 6, and next, for
the purpose of organizing Southern Educa-
tional Association. Under the rules laid down.
each State Superintendent of Education will
appoint committee Of three to arrange for
reduced rates of transportation, which Mr..
Lusher will do before long. Enough of the
circulars were sent to distribute two or three
to each parish in the State, which has been
done, and it is more than probable that quite
delegation will attend the convention from
this State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
Harry wick. Rediyiyms.

Mr.. Henry Ducatel, cashier Of Billman's
Hotel, Spanish Fort, made an affidavit before
Judge Miltenberger yesterday, charging one
Harry Wicks with obtaining money under
Wicks came into the hotel, and after partak-
ing of good dinner to the amount $40 rs,
offered In payment a check for $45, drawn by
R. Soles and payable TO bearer, which check
Mr.. Ducatel accepted in good faith and re-
turned the balance to Mr.; Wicks, amounting
the bank, it was refused on the ground that
no party by the name of r. Soles had any
money deposited in the bank, and that conse-
quently the check was fraudulent
1t is said that Wicks has victimized several
other parties, who will make affidavit against
him to-day. 1t is Also alleged that the ac-
cused, who was out OF town, returned yester"
day on the steamer Cameia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
An Informal Meeting weld Yesterday at
the Cotton Exchange,

tine GOBEDm EXCnAB$es
Yesterday at II o'clock O. number Of the
gentlemen appointed on behalf Of the Cotton
Exchange, the Chamber of Commerce and the
Mayor to constitute the committee Of forty
for the purpose of adopting measures looking
to O national and international commercial
convention to be held in this city in NOvem-
Der next, convened at the rooms OF the direc-
ton of the Cotton Exchange. Among the
members present we note Messrs. W. G..
Black, A. FL. May, Cyrus Bussey, 7. P. Tup-
per, John Phelps, Chas. q. johnson, Clement
L. Walker and Administrator Chas. Cavanac
There being no quorum, and owing to the
absence of the delegates from the Sugar Plan
ters' Association, who are up the C0ast on an
other mission, it was suggested by Mr. John
sen that the gentlemen present organize tenn
pOrarily, with view to adopting preliminary
measures that might facilitate and expedite
business when the general committee should
assemble. The suggestion was adopted by
the calling Of Gen. Cyrus Bussey to the chair.
Mr.. G. l.. Walker was requested to act as sec
rotary.
Mr.. Upper acting on the suggestion Of Mr..
johnson, now moved that the chairmen Of
the four delegations constitute sub-oOmmit-
tee to make suggestions and prepare the
work for the general committee when 1t does
meet. The motion was adopted and 1t was
subsequently agreed that the subcommittee
should meet on Monday morning next at 91q
O'Clock, at the Cotton Exchange, and the gen
eral committee on Wednesday, at IL q. M, at
the same place. The meeting then adjourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
POLICE BOARD.

The Police Board met last evening at the
Central Station, Mayor Pilsbury in the chair
and quorum of the commissioners present.
The first case called was Patrolman f.
Guma and Supernumerary E. BOyard, Tor
conduct unheCOming officers: Guma for an al
legged assault and battery on Mrs Sallie r..
yanderburg, and Boyard for assaulting j. +.
Cazelar. After hearing the testimony the
charges against the officers were dismissed.
During the examination it was elected that
| q certain officer had also created q disturb
ance by dlscharging his pistol, and the chief
was ordered to prefer charges against the Of
fiCer.
Officer Xavier Knecht, Sixth Precinct was
reprimanded for conduct unbecoming an Off
GER.
Officer N. E. Lepaitre was reprimanded for
disObedienCe Of orders.
Officer Paul Gambelli was charged with
arresting Louis Fortwendel and firing two
shots at him while under arrest. Also, enter
ing the house of Mrs. Meyers and insulting
the family. After hearing the testimony for
both prosecution and defense the charges
against the officer were dismissed.
PatrOlman j. b. Gilmore, for negleCting his
duty and sitting down on his beat, was fined
two days pay.
Patrolman J. Goodman. for going asleep
while under the Influence Of liquor in KrOst's
beer saloon while on duty, was dismissed the
force. he motion was then reconsidered
and the officer was fined five days pay.
Officer Peter Jones' resignation was ac-
cepted.
AS the board was about adiourning Com
missioner Johnsen said:
would call the attention of the reporter Of
the DEMOCRAT to his teunrt in the Penuel case !;
he got it mixed, Mr., Mdruhy called to see m
| and complained hat his name was put in that
paper in an unfavorable light, would state to
the reporter that he inferred potion Of the
report Of the committee. 1t was incidental re-
reporter should ALWAYS coDfine himself to the
official record. otherwise we will have to be
ca eful bout what we y But of course it Is left
to his discretion. In taking the remar ks made
by me tn reporter got things mixed aud got
It as part of the r port itself. NJ Murphy
feels Justly aggIieved and under the circnm-
stances he has right to be-. For the remarks |
| made lam personally responsible.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
ORR REFE.EWEN.

The interstate military rifle team which is
to represent Louisiana was finally completed
Thursday evening, by the election of Col.
John Glynn, Jr, as captain. The team will
leave for Mobile Sunday morning, at 1880
o'clock. In addition to the State team, there
will be two company teams, one from the
ContinentaIs and one from the Washington
Artillery, Battery G. Battery G, Of the
Louisiana Field Artillery, was tohave sent on
a strong company team, but unfortunately a
couple of their best shots cannot leave the city
Several rifiemen who are not placed on the
teams go over to shoot in the individual COM
petitions on the third day, Wednesday, the
seventeenth instant.
Six members of the team were at Frog
moor yesterday notwithstanding the rain:
and made fine scores. M. Bercegeay scored
50, Bradford So, Schmutz Sc, Selph So, Gold
thwaite So, Arms so.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
MUNICIPAL TOPICS.
A PUBLICTNsTRUCTO PUTS HIS FOOT
MT.

For two days the Times has been straining
itself to give trustworthy information to the
public regarding affairs in the department Of
assessments, but with anything but success.
Yesterday afternoon it fell into an egregrious
error, which, If not corrected is apt to create
confusion and to embarrass many tax payers.
The Times says:
The assessment rolls of real estate are In
the possession of the Auditor and Admins
traitor of Accounts and notifications can
only be made by one Of these officers. To de-
termine true assessments 1t would be neces-
sary for the tax payer, feeling himself ag-
grieved, to appeal to the courts by writ of
mandamus either against the Auditor or the
Administrator of Accounts.
This statement is made for the better In
formation of many property holders who
fancy that remedy lies in an appeal to the
assessors.
All of which is totally wrong. The assess
ment rolls are not in the possession of either
the State Auditor or the Administrator of Ac-
counts, but are kept by the Administrator of
Assessments and the State Board of Asses
sors; hence notifications cannot be made by
the officials named in the Times article But
the error of the Times Is more manifest when
it is said that "to determine true assess
ments," that is to say, to obtain modifiCa-
rolls have been closed, there is no method
known under the law.
That it can be done by appeal to q court by
writ of mandamus is Ouly a surmise, for
the matter has not yet been tested. At all
events, such writ could only be addressed
to the Administrator of Assessments and the
Board of Assessors, and not to the Admins
TRAITOR of Accounts and the State Auditor.
In short, under the revenue act, a property
holder who has failed to apply to the Admin
istratOr of Assessments and the Board of
Assessors for modification Of the assess
ments against his property prior to the clos
ing of the rolls last year, is debarred any re-
dress during the four years for which the
property has been assessed. The law posi-
lively prohibits the Officials last named from
exercising any authority In the matter, ex-
cept when buildings have been destroyed or
property been improved.
A TEST CASE.
We are told, however. that we'll known
lawyer of this city, who considers himself ag-
grieved, has, after consultation with the City
Attorney and the assessing officials, concluded
to institute proceedings in ono Of the courts
to make o test case in the matter.
REFORMING.
It was rumored yesterday that several
members of our city administration COntem-
plated paying q visit to Biloxi, with the ex-
press purpose Of attending the grand camp
meeting beginning near that place ON sunday
lnorping. The rumor is partially confirmed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.

State Superintendent of Education Lusher
who devotes nearly his entire time to his
official duties and the cause Of education in
the State, received OIL yesterday letter from
the secretary OF the Board of School Directors
of Rapides parish at Alexandria, announcing
that the police jury, in accordance with the
suseestIon of Mr.. Lusher, has levied tax
Of $4,000 to aid in the support of the schools,
and fhaf, the same will be collected next year.
He saws. also, that the board viii open at
least six schools in the pine woods or hill por,
tion If the parish during July, August and
S.ntenber- earlier than usual--on account
Of cotton picking Later 10 tie season, which,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

In the case of SheIferstein, charged with rape,
thu jury found a verdict of guilty without cap
ital punishment and the accused was remand
ed to await sentence.
The trial Of the case Of the State va. Francis
Harding Was continued up to a late hour last
night. Alex. Dhlsheimer on behalf of the de-
frnse. opened in one of bis most brilliant
efforts, which, In des6 ernte case like this was
needed III bis ingenuity.
After the taking of testimony Attorney Gem
eral Egan spoke to the jury in very feeling
manner.
He was followed by Mr.. Castellanos, for the
defense, who spoke at some length on the differ
ent facts OF III case, with are too disgusting
to be made public.
Egan. who ade one of the mort brilliant and
convincing addresses that ever WAS beard.
dress the court charged the jury. The Judge
instructed the Jurors that there we're only three
forms of verd ct to be given: Either guilty the
sentence Is DEATH or guilty Without capital
punish ment, or not gni ltY.
The jury then retired until 10 O'Clock to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
THE EIRE DEPARTMENT.

On Thursday evening the foremen of the
various engine companies belonging to the
New Orleans Firemens Charitable Associa-
ton held meeting al the rooms of the asso-
citation, to consider n cans to reduce the ex-
ppnses of the department in order to meet
the exigencies Of the situation We under
stand, however, that the meeting resulted
only in the exchange of views concerning this
important matter, one of which was propo-
sition to curtail the allotment to each com
pany Is per cent. There will be another
meeting soon, when the question will be con-
sidered more fully.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
TH K REGATTA.
Big Entries, Big Rowing and Big Time
Expected.

Big Entries, Big Rowing and Big Time
Expected.
Considerable interest is manifested in boat
ing circles over the coming regatta, which
commences on Monday next at the New Lake
End, and from the amount OF solid work
being put In twice daily in the way Of prac-
tice it Is more than probable that better row.
ing will be done in each race than at any pre-
vious regatta.
On the first day there will be four races, the
first a single scuil shell race for all weights,
with six entries; the second a. single sculI
working boat race, with eight entries; the
entries, and the fourth single scull shell for
weights under 1875 pounds, with five entries
Pools for the races will be sold at Hawkins
tonight at $780, tomorrow morning and
again on Monday night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Two Of the finest Of our fire organizations
leave to-day on excursions Eagle Fire Com
pany No 7, who go to Biloxi, to return on
Sunday next; and Pelican Hook and Ladder
No. 4, who have chosen Grand Isle for
weeks recreation. May they all have the
DIeasantest of times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13

noon, and to be repeated at o'clock and 8
o'clock p. m. ON that day.
Mr.. Maury, the proprietor OF the instru"
ment Is thoroughly eonversant with the
operations of the talking machine" and Is
said to be an excellent lecturer. The phono-
graph will remain on exhibition as long as
the public patronage will justify It,
This evening there will be O private exhtbi1
ton at the st. Charles for the benefit OF the
press and q small number Of invited guests
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
THE CONTESTED WILL,

Up to the present time there are no new de-
velopments in the contested case Of the will
of the Marquese de Gree except that Mr.. 4.
s. Dennee, administrator of the succession In
Louisiana, was granted permission by Judge
Tissot to send commission to the American
Consul in Paris, for the purpose of taking the
testimony of two or three heirs residing in
France,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
g,OrOner'H VPrVICt,

The coroner's jury, in the case of the boy
Samuel Jacob who was killed by one Of the
trains of the Canal street and Lake railroad
at o'clock on the eighth instant, returned O.
verdict that the deceased came to his death
from compound fracture, caused by being
accidental, ! dragged by one Of the trains Of
the Canal Street Cemeteries and Lake Rail-
road by jumping on the cars while in notion
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
MECHANICS AND LABORERs' UNION.

The Ninth Ward Central Branch met and
organized with the following list Of officers:
VIC. KinseIla, challoner; W. Fl. Schroeder,
first vice challoner; George Kaupp, second
vice challoner; J. S, Boz, third vice ehallOner;
John Griffith, fourth vice challoner; A. M.
Seymour. secretary; Fredk Shoultz, treas
urer; Robert Douglas, doorkeeper. After
4lecting delegates to the Provisional Central
Committee the branch adjourned to meet at
SOC Chartres street. on Thursday next, at 80
n.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13

FoR HAVANA AND THE FLORIDA PoBTs.-The
staunch and favoriie steamship @. W. Lord
vii leaya for K y West and Havana on Nom
day. July %. 1t wills be perceived by this an
route and will henceforth stop ar Key West
Shippers and passenR RS would do well to make
agent, corner Of GraYier and Carondelet stregtss
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
PHONOGRAPH EXHIBITION.

We are informed by Major Strong that he
has effected an arrangement with the proprie-
tor OF the monograph, TO exhibit Edison's
celebrated discovery and invention at the st.
Charles Theatre, beginning on Monday at
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13

RARE CHANCE FOR HoUsEKEEPERs.-1na an
other column Of this payer 1t vii! be cen mat
Shepard & Co. are about to remove their large
stock into another store, and in order to fave
they will until they begin moving. Offer their
verv select assortment at greatly reduced
prices Those OF our readers in want OF house.
keeping articles will do well to call and make
their seIections at once.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

State ex rel. Mrs. A. Hennen vs. P. L. Bouny.
tax collector.-Ths is an action for mandam-
ua to compel the tax collector TO give the plain
tiff q receipt for taxes amounting to $1g5, ac~
eOrding to law. dc scribtng the property. desig-
mating the year for which the cum was paid
and giving the receipt in plaintiffs own name,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
WEATM Err BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Signal Service. United STATES Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 3:43 q. m. Friday, July II.
observations taken at the same moment OF
time at all statiOnsl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

praying that an injunction issue against the
execution Of a certain Judgment held by de-
faD6antS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
TAX COLLECTIONS.

Additional tax collections. as reported by
settlement with the State Treasurer yester-
day, were as follows:
H. Stern auction dues .....,...,.... 1929 OF
Caddo .......................-. 4,102 81
BOssier ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1909 40
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-13
FIRST DI.TRICT COURT.
FOUND GUILTY.
Tnoa-h n,,nIou

Petty larceny Joseph Desales.
Larceny -Sidonia Jones. Accused was re-
mandeds Armand Joseph recommended to the,
mercy Of the court. Sentenced to one day In
Parish Prison.
INFORMATTONs FILED.
Several informat'oDs were filed; eight for as-
sault and battery, one for trpspass four for lar
ceny, and one wounding less than mayhem,
NOT GUILTY.
burg.