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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
THE POLICE BOARD,

special meeting of the Police Board was
called last night and Corporal O'Brien and OFF,
Ger Patterson, of the third precinct we're tried
on charge OF malicious and willful imprson-
mont preferred by Administrator Rengstorff
and Mr.. Heidenhain
The testimony for the prosecution was to the
effect that while Messrs. RengstorH, Heiden-
Canal street, near the corner of Royal. they
were ordered by the accused to move on, and
upon expostulation with the officer they were
arrested. roughly treated and taken to the
Third Precinct Station. On the other hand. the
testimony for the defense was to the effect that
Messrs Heidenhain and Rengstorf were bois-
ferrous. and Hedenhain especially that he was
very much excited and that the officers were
justified in making the arrest.
On motion Of Commissioner johnson the
charges against the officers were dismissed.
All the commissioners voting yes. with the ex-
ception Of Mr.. Keller who voted in the negative;
On motion OF MIR. Keller the resignat on OF
'trial) was acc pied.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
TME MULE RACE.

mass and prayer now. good ge1Nemen,
For such bold riders soul. '-EOld ballad
He sat at the club window, looking out on
Canal street. his delicate patent leather number
mines displayed with Grecian pose on the
arm of chair; his soft moustache futtered In
tho bland south wind, and from his lips the
fragrant smoke of a newly lighted Havana drift
ed upwards In curling wreaths to heaven.
Heavy lines Of thought corrugated his brows
and the freight of ambition gave glamour to
his eyes.
Visions passed before him visions Of glory
and hard-earne laurels upon the dazzling CIR
Gle OF the race course long cared mules with
limbs delicate and deer like fitted before him
in glorious phantasmagoria. He saw himself
fiery, unnamed hybrid. whilst to his ears came
the echoing music of ladies' voices, and before
his eyes fitted the snowy and fragrant folds of
their embroidered handkercbiefs. His was the
he was ob!ivious of .u, the ambuscaded
dangers that beset hi m. The mule. according
to natural history and sacred traditions. Is not
| a safe animal. Many q bold rider has been un-
seated and many q gaily bespangled youth has
had his gaudy eolors besmeared with mud and
his own prowess and q ielueive faith In the ami
NAL which he bestrode. But these are only ac-
cldents, and the oftener the rider falls the bet
ter are the ladies pleased. for any man can ride
n mule. but to fall gracefully therefrom belongs
only to the few.
On Saturday next, at the Fair Grounds, eleven
rivals will contest with our ideal friend for the
smiles Of beauty and the prize Of prowess. We
| do not wish him, or any of them. any harm,
but the more of them that the vicious mules
will get away with the better will be the sport.
| Hurrahl for the lucky man who first gets under
| the string, say we.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

Charles Raymond and Chas. Troully, citizens
of France, residing here. have fled bill In
chaneery against A. 7 Knott. Julps Lemore and
Simon Hermann, alleging that they are stock
holders In on insurance company called the
salamander Insurance Company, now IN liqui-
dntion, Of which the above claim to he liquida-
tors, and claim tho right to collect the assets OF
the company.
The bill prays for an Injunction to restrain
said Knott. Lemors and Hermann from collect
ing the assets and also for an order for an ac-
count
Judge Billings left yesterday for ten days
absence.
In the case Of John. A. Morris VS.. T., A. Burke
ct ais. for an injunction to restrain the eollee-
ton Of city and State taxes on the capital of the
Louisiana State Lottery. Judge Campbell yes
tsrday argued on behalf of the aintiff In in
junction. He took the ground that by the
charter the company paid in lieu OF taxes
$40, 900 per annum. and that this was not vio
ation OF the article of the constitution reuuir-
ing all taxation to be equabe. He urged that
the Louisiana Lottery Company could not be-
considered in the same light as other corpora
tons. there being ony one under the law, and
whatever releases had been granted to 1t they
could not initiate as regards inequality against
any other corporation. there being only one of
the kind in the State He read numerous au-
thorities to support his position.
3 3. Jonas. Esq. for the city, responded,
taking up the argument Of Judge Campbell
point by point Before he had completed the
case was adjourned for further argument.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.
The petit jury was called.

The petit jury was called.
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS.
Joe Catinel-Pleadsd not guilty. and remand
ed until the thirteenth instant, at 10 O'Clock.
Information against Jos. Swatzwtzker-
Pleaded not guilty.
Henry johnson and H. n Gustavo-Contin-
ued indefinitely.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
John y Philips-Piea of not guilty recorded
and defendant remanded.
SHOOTING. ETC.
Vincent Buja--Plea Of not guilty recorded and
accused discharged under bonds of e5Oo0.
INDICTMENT FOR MURDER.
Roman MarmoRet.-Case continued to May IT,
witnesses discharged until further notice and
accused released on bond to await further pro-
ceedings.
INDICTMENT FOR RAPE.
Theodore Scheferstein-Case continued wit
nesses discharged and accused remanded.
The members Of the petit jury were discharged
until Monday at 10 a. IN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
BEHIND THE SCENES.

1t was our good fortune to be present last
evening at the Opera House at the rehearsal Of
the tableaux to be presented at the coming en-
tertainment for the benefit OF the II. E. Lee
Monumental Fund on Tuesday evening next,
The grouping Of the figures was at once grace
full and effective. The capture of Fort Ticon-
deroga, the march to Valley Forge. Washington
at Monmouth. Mol Pitcher and the Battle OF
Bunker HILL were all most spirited pictures
and will. without doubt. be received with the
applause they will deserve.
The members Of the Continentals and those Of
the Washington Artillery who assisted. used as
transformations showed remarkable quick
ness. and the changes were so rapid one could
were those in the transformed scene. From
what we saw last night we can promise rich
treat to our people on Tuesday night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
COMPANY d.
Their Festival at the Railroad Pavilion
Last Night.

Their Festival at the Railroad Pavilion
Last Night.
The popularity of company D. German Regi-
ment. both as a military organization and per-
sonally as gentlemen. was manifested last night
at the Railroad Pavilion New Lake End. where
the company named gave a soiree or summer
nights festival for the benefit of the company
uniform fund. To make the festival interest
ing to the eye of the visitor the committee on
decoration had swung from the ceiling and
sides of the main entrance to the pavilion rows
Of vari .colored Chinese lanterns. while the pa
vilion itself was a glare of light from the many
flambeaux and patent gas torches placed on the
lower floor, as we'll as upon the hurricane
de *" of the building, and that the beaux and
bellies appreciated the decorations was mani
tested by the many expressions OF satisfaction
heard on all sides.
The early evening trains carried out crowds of
pleasure-seekersu until the upper deck or dane
ing floor of the pavilion was actually crowded.
and even though the dancing space was fully a
all who wished to participate In the Terpsi-
cbnrean ex. rcises.
To make the affair more complete the cater
ing committee arranged for an excellent sup
per. which was spread on the lover floor, and
the keen appe ties mad. from the open air
dancing left NO room to doubt. when the tables
were tackled but that the good things placed
before them wer. duly appreciated.
The dan ing was Kept up until midnight
under the direction of the fl or managers. and
gas enjoyed By all who participated. Just here
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
A WAR "REMINISCENCES.

The boys of the First Louisiana Brigade
were fond OF Gen. Jubal Early. but at the same
time entertained sort of halfway Rrudge
against him las old soldiers will dol. on ac-
count of his always getting them in the most
awfully tight places Soldiers will have their
revenge. 80 when Gen. Early would come rid
ing down the line on his shamb,ing gray pony.
the first man on the right who saw him would
exclaim in stentorian tones: Oar he!" Where
upon way down the line on the left some fell
low would hollow in response. "Whar he ?"
And as the General would come down the line
the whole brigade In chorus yelled out Oar go
old Jubal;" and Jubal would make them see
sights for it when the time came.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
FRANK FEHR's BEER.

For a sample of this excellent beer we are in
debted to Messrs Miller & Dielmann. so and "a
South Peters street. who are the agents for 1t
in this city. Frank Fehr's brewery. which is
located in Louisville, KY. is one of the largest
in the United states, he havi ing expended vast
am ,unt Of money in procuring all the require
ments essential to obtaining the highest degree
of excellence for his beer. and that he has been
successful is fully shown by the great demand
which has shown up all over the country. This
celebrated bottled beer has freshness. purity
and tone commencing 1t to the public and as
Messrs. Miller & Dielmann are advertising to
sell it at low prices and Offering special induce
ments to jobbers, we advise our readers to give
than n call
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12

barbarous treatments are now fortunately
passed Rest, complete and absolute. in the
horizontal position, removing, all pressure and nd
treatment par excellence. II 1t could be possible
to accomplish cure In d few days or weeks.
But this Ia mpnaeible.
The great desideratum is to secure rest OF the
spinal column, to prevent or correct deI2rmi ~
and at the same time to allow the patient the
prov ng his general health and giving nature
chance to. effect a cure. Many Instruments
have been invented for that purpose. but none
up to now have given more satisfactory results
than the one we have before u.s.. speak Of the
plaster Of Paris dressing. The introduction OF
this plan of treatment IN practice and 1ts gen
eralization is due to the untir ing Efforts OF DIR.
Savres. of New York, who. by his numerous
writings and practical demonstrations both In
this country and In England. has caused 1t to
This plaster Of Paris apparatus consists In
encircing completely the trunk from pevs to
for q brtken leg and Keeping this plaster cui-
rass on until the spinal column is completely
soIidted., Previous to applying these bandages
eped. and this is done by hanging the patient
by his chin and .oeciput (his arms being also
supported from bands 80 constructed as to IT
These bands are fixed to q rope which is de-
pendant from the ceiling.
The patient being then suspended. the band
ages are strapped around him with liquid plas-
ter Of Par s which soon solidifes and forms a
perfect culrass around the trunk. In quarter
Of ~ hour the patient is taken down and
with perfect ease and freedom.
When the doctor
HAD DONE SPEAKING
all went. on his invitation. to the next room.
where the child was sleeping soundly quietly.
and breathing easily. In n few minutes the
child awoke and looked around wonderingly at
the many faces eagerly bent toward him.
The doctor took the child in his arms. and,
putting him on his feet. babe him walk. In
stlnctively the poor little. thing assumed the
usual painful position of holding his hands on
doctor. who held shining silver piece aloof.
and retreating at the same time. the child ad-
vanced
WITH FIRM STEP AND ERECT BODY.
and walk three or four times around the room
after the doctor.
All present were spell bound with astonish-
ment at seeing this chi lid. which formerly could
hardly drag his feet along. now, one hour after
the operation. walk and step along as freely
and uncoDcernedly as healthy young roarer
Of his own age
Truly this operation is wonderful. and will
make an epoch In the annals Of surgical science.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
OUR MILITIA BOYS.
Their Festival mt the Fair Grounds Yes
terday.

Their Festival mt the Fair Grounds Yes
terdRy.
The first day Of the festival given by the
First Regiment Louisiana National Guard
commanded by Col. Adolph Meyer came off
yesterday at the Fair Grounds. A goodly num-
Der of pleasure-seekers gathered to participate
in the pleasures of the day. Up to the time the
sports began the ladies and gentlemen occupied
their time in tripping the light fantastic to the
strains of delightful music.
At 5 O'Clock the sports we're inaugurated by a
trottiDg race in harness, mile heats, for prize
of $25 in gold. Joe Shawhan entered Little 8 ar
and Mr.. Bonham entered horse Emma. Little
Star took both heats-the first heat in 2:501a and
the second in 249h.
The second race was running race for
purse Of SIS gold mile dash. The entries were
horses Cannon and Jim Hinton. Horse Cannon
came In first, and was declared the winner.
The third race was a pony race. one mile
dash. for prize of $40 gold: The entries were
Princess and Frank NJ. Princess made the
mile in 2:421a. and coming in first. was declared
the winner.
The newsboys' race of one hundred yards for
a prize of s! so. gold. was carried off by an ur-
chin not half as large as some OF his colleagues.
When the racing was over the spectators re-
turned to the Art Hall. and the dancing was
resumed.
But look out for to-day's sports, for there is
fun for all. There will be mule racing, foot
races running. trotting and pony races. a walk
ing match and other sports too numerous to
mention; so don't fail to go.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
A Had Place For widows.

Among the Nehaunes and TaIcotins, In
dian tribes of Alaska. suffice Is practiced as
In India, only not to the extent OF actually
taking the life of the widow OF the illustrions
deceased husband. When man dies the
funeral pile and remain till the hair is singed
from her head. Then, half blinded and suffo-
Gated, she is allowed to stagger from the pile
and recover herself IL she can. Among the
Chuckchees the aged and feeble are put to
death, after the manner of the Hindoos.
Under the care Of DR.. Sheldon Jackson, the
Home Missionary Board Of the Presbyterian
Church has taken In hand the apparently diff
ficult job of reforming these disagreeable
persons and teaching them to live decent
lives. Lady missionaries are called for, and
the remarkable announcement Is made that
$500 year will support lady missionaries In
Alaska
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
FIFTH DISTRICT COURr.

Jos. A. Walker VS.. T.. A. Burke, tax collector,
ct als.-Jos. A. Walker has filed q supplemental
petition in this case. He alleges that, notwith-
standing he writ Of Injunction heretofore issued
Auditor. from drawing from the treasury OF the
state. Or warranting thereon for the appropria-
ton of $4,000. or any part thereof mentioned in
the thirteenth section Of the act described In
said petition and from extending the same or
part OF the same. for the register to be manu-
featured or seleoted by him the said Auditor is
now contracting for the registers and prepara-
ton to draw on the treasury to cover the ex-
pense OF same This being In opposition OF the
writ granted by the court. petitioner prays that
u supplemental and amended writ Of INDUCTION
issue directed so MS 10 include the Auditor
pending these proceedings from any further
proCeedngs to enforce said act.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
WEATHER AND RIVERS.
Yesterdays Temperature.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 8 :43 p. M, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo 100, Cincinnati 50, Davenport 80. Du-
buQue 81. Galveston "a, Indianola II, Keokuk
40, Lacrosse 81, Leavenworth 81. Louisville
&c. Memphis IA, Nashville 70, New Orleans rs,
Omaha 80, Pittsburg 40. Shreveport IA, St.
IS, Corsicana 70, Key west 50, Mobile Is, Mont
gomery rs, Savannah rs.
NOTE-A small amount of rain fell at st.
Louis. Leavenworth and Cincinnati; six
hundredths of an inch at Keokuk, where 1t Is
still (3,43 p. m) raining; nearly an inch has
fallen at Indianola, where rain and thunder
storm was progressing at the same hour, and
1t is impossible to say whether or not rain
has fallen at Galveston ON account of mis-
take in transmitting the cipher report from
that station During the storm at Indianola
the wind blew Mt the rate of thirty miles an
hour
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
BREvITIEA.

The deposits at the United States sub-treas-
ury yesterday aggregated s52 SOL o3.
No steps will be taken by the State Auditor
looking to a rehearing In the New Orleans
Gov. Nichols has commissioned 3. McCutch-
ms as school director, parish Of Caddo, vice
Judge Seay. resigned.
| The Attorney General contemplates advising
| the State Board OF Liquidation, that under the
recent decision OF the Supreme Court no prop
erty bank bonds can be funded until passed
| upon by the courts.
| temperance lecture will be delivered at the
Seamen's Bethel on Monday night. when an :
| other attraction will be solo from the bugle Of
Capt, VIM. Wright. United States Shipping Com
missioner.
The Assistant Attorney General is having
prepared to file for collection several thousand
tax suits for taxes due from 1872 1879 and ls74.
| these suits will number 5000.
Yesterd lay afternoon. at about o'clock. there
| occurred disturbance at the head of the stairs
Immediately In front Of the Fourth District
| Court room. An attorney was knocked against
the wall and injured about the head BY an old
gentleman. No cause is given for the assault.
and no charge or arrest was made.
The present petit jury of the Superior Crimi
nal Court is composed Of some of the. most
| respectable and fair minded gentlemen OF this
city. We learn that some parties (hard cases)
pres their opinion that there is no earthly
chance of their escaping the penalty OF their
crimes before q jury made up OF such elements.
anu are eXCeSuluRly w HhN5 tllblL VI
postponed to a more convenient season." and
until they can have more pliable Jury OF
their peers"
On the twenty seventh Of this month an en-
| tertanment will be given by the ladies of the
Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church for the
benefit. of the church fund. The pastor. the
| Rev. Mr.. Wayne, la q learned and estimable
gentleman, and has labo-ed earnestly ana zeal
ously in promoting the interests OF his little
church. He richly deserves substantial en-
enlargement, and we hope our people will seize
the opportunity afforded by this entertainment
| to give him full measure.
At meeting held on Franklin street. between
Thaia and Mepomene for the purpose Of or
ganizing q Democratic club In the rear OF the
first ward it was resolved that the club be called
the Franklin Rangers. and the following officers
were elected: President. P J. Sullivan vice
president. Jos. smakel: secretary 7. B. Law
arms. Eugene Morel. The Rangers will meet
Friday. May IT, at Sd, m. In the Rainbow Hall
on Franklin street. between Thalia and Mel.
pomene. to which all residents of the rear oil
the first ward are invited.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
MISS LOUISE DICK sON.

This young lady whom many Of our citizens
will remember in connection with her father
the late O. Rant. Dickson of Jackson. Miss
made her first appearance with Geo. Rignold
in Henry v at Fords Opera House, in Balti-
more, in September. 1875. Since then she has
played In the companies supporting Edwin
Booth, Raymond and other celebrated artists.
Miss Dickson is young. handsome and talented
and. with these qualifications must succeed in
her chosen profession.
Many of our prominent citizens have pre-
sented Miss Dickson the opportunity of making
her debut in New Orleans, and we have no doubt
that the occasion will attract n large and bril-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
,hOr Line of Trans-Atla Stea
ships

The Anchor Line Of Trans Atlantic steam.
ships
Is one of the largest and best of the many that
sail out OF New York. and is great favorite
with our Southern people Our highly esteem
ed fellow citizen. Mr.. Alexander Hay, OF the
firm of Hay & Mehle. is the agent here, and
will give every information about rates and Sc
cure staterooms for those who contemplate q
voyage across the ocean. For comfort, speed,
and superior accommodation we can safely re-
commend the Anchor Line. See their card in
another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
Jay Gould and the Supreme Court.
fphiIadafr mia Sundov praap

A sickening rumor fills the air. and threat
ems to still further depreciate the value of real
estate. Some one has extorted from the ad-
ministration the secret that Mr.. Justice
Swayne is to leave the Supreme bench, and
that Stanley Matthews will go on 1t. Let's
see! Jay Gould contributed $4,000 to the
Hayes campaign fund; Stanley Matthews Is
Jay Gould's attorney, the Pacific Railroad
bill will fight the new funding act In court
in course Of time the case will reach the Su-
preme Court, with Stanley on the bench-oh,
no, It cannot bel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
THE CONTRABANDs.

The children are again in our midst and will
give grand performance tomorrow evening
at the Varieties Theatre. We have seen some
of them and they all appear to be in splendid
trim. The public may certainly expect much
from them. They have reputation to sustain
and the power to keep 1t up. Their programme
as published this morning, leaves nothing TO
DESIRE and we are sure that everybody will
come up to see the fun and contribute to the
benefit of the Newsboys Home.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
ROARING ROUsTABOUTs.

Yesterday lot Of darkies. all roustaboute were
brought up before Judge Miltenberger. charged
with assaulting n colored contractor named
Landry. From what they say, 1t seems that
their wages. and they becoming excited. had
thrown stones at him and raised such row
that the whole batch was arrested and brought
before the Second Recorders Court. The
Judge discharged the accused. after getting
from them a promise to keep the peace, and
from Landry the assurance that he would not
again attem pt to cheat laborers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
PERSONAL.

Capt. Aiken. the president of the Red River
Transportation Company and Mr.. NJ. W. Joyce
with documentary and statistical proofs OF the
inheritance of improving the navigation OF
Red river, which will be properly and. we hope.
successfully presented to the doubling
Thomases OF Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12
BILOXI SUNDAY EXCURSION.

An excursion train will leave the Mobile depot
at 8:45 this morning for Biloxi and the various
Intern edate coast watering places.
At Biloxi there will be target shooting for q
silver cup, offered by Montross. for the best
military score at 200 yards off hand and that
with the other coast attractions will undoubt-
eddy cause large hegira of our citizens Biloxi
ward. Tickets for the round trip will cost but
one dollar. and can be had on the train
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-12

1t is proper TO say that the floor committee did
not confine themselves. as Ia usually the case
to filing the sets and securing places In sets for
auainted young gentlemen by introducing
them to the ladies'. thereby contributing to the
pleasure of both and adding to the sociability
In every respect. as only our German friends
know how to make IT,