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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
FURIOUS FLAMES,
The Misery and Destruction They Caused
at am Early Hour This Morning.

At a quarter past 10 o'clock this morning a
fire. cause of which ts unknown. broke out in
the two story frame house, lonated ut the corner
of Franklin and Felicity streets. This property,
which Is owned by a letter carrier named
Aldrich. and occupied as 8 dwelling no lse. and
fruit and oyster stand by Stephen Pembelson,
was damaged TO the extent OF $500. Whether in
sured or not could not be ascertained, as the
owner could not be found.
The fire had gained q lite q Roadway, and had
1t not been for the fire department., salvage
corps and Babcocks. who were almost instantly
on the scene, the entire block would have fur
nished fuel for the flames.
Mr. James Welsh, Of the salvage corps. came
near losing his life while at bis post of duty. by
the awning, which was in flames, fall ling upon
him. He was rescued from the perilous posi-
ton by Capt Kalinsky of the salvage corps,
and Sergeant Bet Calvin, Of the second Pre-
timbers from off the brave Welsh, was seri
ously burned about the hands. szsxs,Issxa
When the. FIRE was first discovered, Officer
Donovan. OF the Sixth Precinct, heard the
screams Of a woman issuing from the, burning
building. and Immediately rushed to her
rescue. To get the woman out he was forced
to break the window. blinds and doors and in
doing SO destroyed his baton. He. however.
succeeded in rescuing the woman, who was a
negress, named Susan johnson. who would GER
tainy have been sacrificed were it not for the
officers bravery. The alarm was turned in
from box No, "a,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
AGNES HERNDoN.

We learned last evening that a very large
number of tickets had already been sold fol
the complimentary entertainment rendered
to Miss Herndon, which lis to take place on
Saturday evening next at the Varieties The
atre. The box office of the theatre will be
opened this morning, when those who have
already purchased tickets may secure their
seats The prices to this entertainment will
be the usual ones.
Miss Herndon will include in her pro-
gramme "scene In private mad-house, y
the character having been studied by her at
the Fulton Lunatie Asylum, OF the State OF
Missouri. This impersonation is universally
acknowledged to be one Of the greatest pieces
of emotional and tragic acting on the stage.
MACBETH.
The box office of the St. Charles Theatre
open for the performance Of Macbeth y
This tragedy will be given for the benefit OF
the German Regiment. Elizabeth Won STAN
WITT, Judge George Fl. Braughn and Mr.. I
O'Neil will appear in the leading characters.
THE NEW PLAY.
Prof. Ganter's new play, the Carpet
Baggers," is in active rehearsal, and its
first presentation has been fixed for Sunday
next, at the st. Charles Theatre.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Colville Folly Company continue al
this theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS.

Referring to the recent appropriations Of
900 each recommended by one Of the com
mittees OF Congress for the improvement Of
the harbors Of Memphis and Vicksburg, some
curiosity is manifested regarding the DISPOSE
ton of the appropriation asked for the har-
Dor of New Orleans, which is three times as
burg, and much more important In every
respect than either. 1t is further claimed
that, naturally, New Orleans being within
the Underwater district" whilst Vicksburg
and Memphis are not, and it's necessities
being very urgent, this city should have re-
ceived the favorable consideration OF the com
mittee Mayor Pilsbury says that several
months ago he addressed letters on the sub
ject to Senator Eustis, Representative Ellis
and other mem bers Of Congress, and that he
tain the reason why New Orleans has been
ignored.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
TINE CONSOLIDATED bond CASE.

Editor Democrat = TIE decision of Judge
Monroe In the consoitated BOND matter. De.
snlaring the act constitutional. and contract. II
said decision is correct. and the English lam
guaRe means anything decides that every issue
4 81 bonds made In defiance Of or contrary 70
Che express terms Of the act Of 1862 Is null
Further. as said act was mandatory upon the
bity TO levy an annual tax for the Interest and
sinking fnna for sail 1nds. and states that 81
acts OF the City Council shall be- null and VOID.
unless 1t flrs shall levy said annual tax, then
FL aes O. the CITY h. ih he l ety are
Ifthe act OF is52 is q contract. 1t was such be-
tween two parties VIII were the bond or debt
holders and the voters and taxpayers, ana the
contract was for the mutual protection and bene-
At OF said interested parties. Certainly. then.
the rights OF tax 1avers under shid CONTRACT
should be, enforced and maintained by the
courts, aad the money OF the taxpayer que to
ths bondholder should not be permitted 70 Re
alienated from the ono to whom 1t 10 rigbtfully
lnsnse mas OF illegal AMI invalid bonds fund
"a oears & rish to get from he an
Injunction to stop such alienation Of his money.
ftsesms 70 me that. getting the Judgment Of
and a contract. they we're clearly entitled 70 an
injunction on the payment o. premium mum ponds ponds
taxpayer Ii clearly entitled TO the same writ to
stop the using OF his money In paying debts he
III connection with this matter OF premium
bonds, / would state that / have hunted In vain
through ihs columns Of the official journal for
therequisita Off .ia' Or mitigation Of the prem
lum bonded fund Of thu oity of New. Orleans"
under which the bonds wera funded into prem
fans Admins rHtor B owns resolution, ap-
proving an adopting the plln, / find. But the
plan itself was fever OIL cially promulgated;
and 80 far as the columns OF the ofacial journal
ever having been read in the Council which the
statutes and the city charter both alike require
before any ordinance or enactment can become
law. Respectfully, TAXPAYER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
FLOUR INsPk CTION.

In our advertising columns dealers in flour
will find an important notification Of the
Board of Flour Inspectors. Our readers
every one Of whom is interested in the sound
ness and purity Of the bread he eats, ought to
see to It, II possible, that no bad or impure
flour be permitted to find it's way into the
bakehouses of the city. In trade so open to
that the cupidty Of some will lead them to
use any kind Of -four that made into bread
will sell without provoking suspicion. exciting
distrust or diminishing profits and sales.
The Board of Flour Inspectors is the only
recognized lawful authority in connection with
this subject, and as it's members are entitled
to receive two cents upon every barrel Of
flour arriving here, whether branded by them
or net. it follows that the evasion of the
brand by dealers ia flour must be with a sin
lister intention. If it be not why not have the
inspection made and the brand affixed when it
imposes no additional charge?
II grading and classifying, in addition to
branding, be required, an additional fee of
two cents per barrel is payable
The public health can in no way be more
surely or insidiously undermined than by
sophistication OF the staff of life with PERM
cious substances.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
SHE WAS ASHAMED OF HER CON-
DIT1ON,
And to Hide 1t, Attempted to Hang Her.
self,

Between the hours of and o'clock last even
ing young woman named Margaret Cooney,
while incarcerated in cell No. In the Second
Precinct Station. attempted to commit suicide
by hanging herself to the post supporting the
three tier Of hunks.
he unhappy woman had been arrested fo
ashamed Of her incar arc, c9mmitted the
She took off flannel under dress, attached
one end OF it to the post up as high as the third
b nix. then climbing up on the second bunk
she fastened the other end around her neck.
All being ready, she jumped down.
From appearances the woman must nave
given herself a fall of at least one foot viii H.
however. did not prove sufficient to break her
neck. and when she was dis covered by Officer
P. Stanley she was strangling TO death. her feet
being fully eight en- inches from the floor.
As soon as she was discovered the alarm VS.
given and she was cut down. When cut down
she was found to be in an insensible condition.
and she remained in that col dition. regardless
of medical attendance to bring her to, until
midnight last night. when she was visited by Q
reporter OF this journal, who fund her much
improved, In possession Of her mental facul-
ties, but too weak to make statement.
Sergeant Calvin, as soon as she was able to be
moved. sent her to the hospital.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
CITY ECHOES.

Paul Fisher, by virtue OF a warrant, was
locked up in the Third Station, charged with
false Imprisonment by Jean p. CapDs. 8
James Shaduck. aged fifty five years. Q native
OF Louisville, was sent TO the Charity Hospital
in sick and destitute condition.
Baptiste Bates. at the instigation Of Jennie
Jackson, was lodged in the Fourth Precinct
Station. charged with selling stolen property.
Some time during Sunday night thief en-
tered Mrs. Yates residence and stole and car
ried away silver plated pitcher and tray.
Frank Reeves, for assauIting Justice Cham
pion with revolver. was arrested and lodged
in the Central Station.
Mar ha White. for assaultng and beating
Henrietta Harris was incarcerated In the Gen.
trail Station.
John Bailey. Jordan Graee. a. e. Moore and
Peter M, Harrison were locked up In the Gem
tral Station charged with pilfering at the fire
on Poydras street
Charles Nelson. a negro aged fourteen years,
was caught by Officer Thomas North In the act
of stealing chickens from Philip Nix, residing
at 221 Dryades street.
John Gaberner, at the instiRation of Charles
Forstner, was lodged in the Sixth Precinct Sta
ton. charged with insult and abuse, and assault
and battery with dangerous weapon with in-'
tent to kill
At about q quarter to o'clock yesterday a
age. while under the influence Of LIQUOR fell
from his cart on Marigny street. near Vict0rY,
and seriously injured himself about the head
Between the hours Of and o'clock Wednes-
day morning coal oil lamp exploded at Mrs.
W. Courty's residence on Verret street. Algisrs.
Mrs. Coury in attemptin to extingulsh the
lamp was burned about the hands. 4s5E5
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
A POOR LITTLE CRIPPLE.
Chief Roylan, At His Mothers Request,
VIII send Him Home.

Henry Burnett is the. name of a youthful
tramp. aged ten years; without legs, who man.
City. This youngster did not attract the atten.
ton Of auy one, save those who. piled his sad
@ od p nd Sowe to our srees ne
shit a boy in the Suburban Station, and was ar
rested by Sergeant surgi. AS the shooting
proved to be accidental, he was set at liberty.
His mother in Alton happened to get copy
Of the DEMOCRAT, and read an account Of the
shooting, in which her son was nicled a.
the article she wrote q letter to Chief Boylan
asking for Gods sake, if 1t was possible, to send
home, as she called him. her poar little cripple;
In the letter she told the chief that Henry had
been led ast,ay BY, reaoing sensa tional papers ;
that h. he had LEI. lefs home about sly months ago
aa i he had ven the h New tor dd n she
Now. that she had found him her heart was
much lighter. and she still had mothers feel
ing for her poor little cripple whom she OK
As soon as the chief read the letter. the chiefs
secretary, Mr.. HICKEY, was requested to tele-
and hold him subject to orders, He was taken ken
into custody shortly thereafter, and upon being
arraigned before Recorder Smith, was sent to
the Boy n9uss m Rge nn dh bi h
As soon as Harry was locked up. he was Wis
tied by reporter OF this paper. to whom he
gave the following history Of himself. Harry
" Well, how do you do. Mr.. Newspaper MANI
read that article you wrote about me when was
,ocRen up 1or snooIlng tnat DOV, ana llKeo IL.
| am going home, Well, I'm mighty glad Of it.
have had hard time since | left home. and
you can chuck up your nickel that would have
had harder time Of 1t than did If had my
legs. These legs being Off helped me heap.
for the people pitied me and would give me
money. tell you. the ladies in this city are the
incest people evsr saw. Why. some Of them
fine dressed ladies would even stop and talk to
me on Canal street. AID every one of them
would give me come money.
But nevertheless, am going home and
will never quit there as long as live. / have
been kicked and clffed around enough to last
the best cg boy Ike
me to get along in. The only thing that
bothered me was, 1 had to crawl under a pair
of steps when | wanted to sleep, 80 that the
peelers would not pull me-"
Here Harr, g name was called to 20 into The
Maria. and the reporter left him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The State Board of Education met yester-
day in the Office Of the State Superintendent
Of Education, there being present the Gov
ernor, ex-offieio president, the Attorney Gen.
eral, the Superintendent Of Public Education
and Messrs. Pinchbaek and John P. Cazelar
The question as to whether the city School
Board could employ an attorney Independent
of the City Attorney was discussed at some
length, and action was postponed.
The following appointments of members Of
the school boards In the parishes were made
and confirmed, viz:
Caldwell-Jes se r. Masters, vice Isaac P.
Fluett, resigned.
Iberville ,Auguste Levert, Jr., vice s. Gour-
Ter, resigned.
Lafayette J.. Revillon, vice VIM
Glegg, resigned; Alex. Delhomme, vice Chas.
Natchitoches- E. Russell, vice VIM. A.
Condor, resigned; NJ. l.. Dismukes, vice VIM.
Ell. Jack.
st. James Marcellin Tircuit, vice j. N.
Thibodaux resigned; Alfred Plaisance, vice
eaud, vice John Dickinson.
LincOln-H. Lawrence, membership vaca-
ted owing to removal from the parish. A. H.
Colvin. membership vacated owing to non
attendance at the meetings Of the board.
st. Charles-The resignation of A. Bougreve
was accepted. '.-.-
The board considered also the resolution
adopted by the Louisiana Historical Society
asking that the State board recommend for
adoption and use in the public schools GER
tain history, and after some discussion it was
decided that the board could only recon-
mend such books as were mentioned by exist
ing laws as text books.
The next question taken up was the legal
snarl and disagreement as to powers, etc,
between the school boards of the parishes Of
East and West Carroll, action being post
poned until further information was OBJ
tanned from the parishes.
The board then adjourned subject to call.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
THE CONSOLIDATED BONDS.
The subject Discussed at the City Hall
and ON Cnrondelet Street.

Without creating undue excitement, the de-
cision of Judge Monroe, of the Third District
Court, has considerably engrossed the attet-
ton Of the City Hall officials and that OF
both camps of the Carondelet street brokers
as we'll At the City Hall unmis-
taxable disappointment is manifested at
the decision, whilst among the brokers.
the premium bond men and the consolidated
bond men, both express themselves satisfied
at the decision of Judge Monroe, singular
as this may appear. Mayor Pilsbury repeats
what he has frequently been reported to say
in the DEMOCRAT: that the city in it's pres
emit condition is utterly unable to pay the in
terest on the four million dollars of out
standing consolidated bonds, and that the
collection of the tax required by the de-
cision amounts to almost an impossible
ity. Had the decision Of Judge Monroe
gone further he would not have cared,
for it would have relieved the city admins
tration Of it's embarrassing situation. We
understand by these words of the Mayor that
he meant that had the suit involved the legal
ity of the premium bond act, and the act been
passed upon unfavOrably by the court, the
situation would have been simplified. But,
said the Mayor, the decision avoids any ref
erence to the legality of the premium bond act.
Col. Denis. the administrator Of Finance.
with whom we also had Il short conversation
on the subject, simply said that the decision
was annoying, and he took occasion to criti-
else some of authorities cited by the Judge,
saying that the cases in his opinion were not
parallel ones. That the decision will be ap-
pealed from there is no doubt.
ON CARoNDELET STREET
we found that @ change had occurred in
the relative market value of consolidated
bonds and premium bonds. On Tuesday,
when the decision became known, the former
had gone up few points, whilst the latter
were going down. Yesterday, when the de-
tnrned It Claimed by the s broters ; T pre
miums rose and consolidated went down.
We ventured to ask holder what was the
time was too remote when the final decision
in the consolidated bond suit could be reached
to improve their value permanently, for 1t was
certain that the city would appeal to the
State Supreme Court, and even to the SUI
preme Court Of the United States. He had
himself four consolidated bonds. two of which
he had managed to dispose of at forty-two
cents, but for the other two he was unable to
get that price.
Another prominent broker with whom we
conversed-a premium bond man-gave q
somewhat similar answer, saying also that
the decision of Judge M onroe did not affect
the premium bond law in the least, however
much 1t favored the consolidated bonds. He
added that consolidated bonds were affected,
besides, by the fear that had grown that such
Of them as have already been funded into
premiums" might be thrown out of the
premium bond wheel at the City Hall.
We next sought information from a
CONSOLIDATED BOND MAN,
alsoa prominent broker OF Carondelet street,
and asked him the cause OF the fall in consol-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
BREvITIEs.

The sub-Treasurer here has received $50 600
| of the new silver dollars.
The amateurs Of music must not forget that
Mrs. l.. Samue1s concert comes off tonight
| at Grunewald Hall.
a There are now great re,at number Of . itinerant
jessamines and roses abound.
We are happy to state that Judge Rightor,
Of the Sixth District Court, has recovered
from his sick SPELL and that he is now able to
resume the functions of his office.
Judge Theard, president of the Orleans Ar
tillery Association, sent Yesterday to Gov.
Nichols the names Of the officers of the Bat
TALON Orleans Artillery first company, in
order to have the officers commissioned.
We understand that the lady who injured
one of her limbs few days ago, in the rear
of the city, by falling through broken street
crossing, is going to sue the city for dam
ages.
The police are very much displeased about
the city not paying them for the months OF
October, November and December, 1877, and
a committee to wait on the Mayor.
Yesterday morning the sky was overcast
and frowning with dark shadows. All Of a
sudden shower Of icy missiles, solidifed
rain drops, fell from the heavens upon the
unsuspecting earth, and we heard one of the
Oldest iDhabitants exclaim 'Wel, this is h-lv'
Mr.. Riquelme was not arrested, as was re-
ported. He was simply summoned to answer
the charge of Sergeant Rawley Of the Third
Precinct, for negligence in not closing the
hatchways OF his store, No. II Decatur street,
which took fire few days ago.
Day before yesterday Gen. John L. Lewis
celebrated his seventy-eighth birthday. The
old General looks as fine and hearty as ever,
and many friends congratulated him on the
happy occasion We wish him many healthy
| returns Of the same.
Now, really, what did the Pics art critic
mean, Ill speaking of Julio's latest work OF
art, by saying that 1t twas strong In the real
ism Of details" and that the flesh coloring
is natural, and does not suffer by proximity
italicising the two last words
The Golden Bell Social Club organized on
the seventeenth instant. The officers elected
are John Louis president; John Dubois,
first vice president; Joseph Seely. second
yiee. president; Henry Fox, treasurer; Hor-
ace Davezac, financial secretary: j. Baudon,
recording secretary; Jacob Lentz, sergeant
alarms; Henry Seely assistant sergeant-at-
arms.
On the eighth proximo the Custom House
authorities will sell at auction a lot of i'm
ported goods, upon which no duty has been
paid and which have remained in bonded
warehouse over three years. Included in the lot
is two cases OF essence of cognac, the import
valuation of which Is put at SIC, and the duty
upon which is 81 an ounce, which makes the
used, it is said, by rectitiers in manufacturing
brandy the requisite amount to transform a
barrel of whisky into pure brandy being just
two ounces. Among Che other articles to be
sold are stuffed Birds books, cigars, religious
pamphlets and other articles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE Park QUESTION.

The question of improving the two city
parks looms up again. Yesterday promi-
nent lawyer Of this city waited upon the
Mayor and informed his honor that he would
soon make proposition to the city to rent
the upper city park for three years, at the rate
Of 500 month, the park to be at all times
open to the public and subject to improve
ments by the city, and the contract to be can
Mayor explained to the gentleman that the
park rents were now under seizure by cred
ftor of the city, but that the visitor should at
all events send in his proposition, because the
question as to the legality of the seizure
might be decided ut any day.
The lawyer who makes Che proposition of
renting the park, did not say for what pur
poses he needed the park
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
WORK FOR A PENMAN.

recent decision Of the Fifth District Court
orders the Administrator Of Finance to issue
to Mrs. ODowd duplicates Of four drainage
bonds, of $1,000 each, claimed to have been
lost by the plaintiff in the suit. The plates of
the original bonds having been destroyed,
and there being no blank bonds obtanable,
the Administrator will have to issue written
duplicates. 1t will be long and tedious job
for the penman to whom the work will be
allotted, owing to the numerous coupons that
will have to be written out at the bottom OF
the bond. The decision creates inquiry at the
City Hall as to what shall be done by the city
should the originals be presented for payment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
THE HYDRoGRAPHIC COMMISSION.

Major G. W. Howell, United States Engi-
neers, has addressed comm unication to Col.
r. D. Wood, secretary of the photographic
Com mission, to the effect that Gen. Weitzel
president of the commission, will arrive In
this city on the morning of the second of
April next, and that the Board Of Engineers
will assemble on that day at noon in the City
Hall building. Gen. Weitzel desires that the
session shall be as short as possible, and to
that effect suggestions are made to Col. Wood
that will facilitate the work and prevent un-
necessary Interruption or DELAY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
PARADISE LOST ny MILTON.
Paradise Pound and Fined by Judge 8.
j. N. Smith.

John Paradise, sanctimonous dandy who
travels on his cheek good clothes and shape.
Smith on the charge of drunkenness. disturb
ing the peace, assault and battery. on woman.
malicious mischief, insult and abuse and re-
evidence in the ease Judge Smith fined the ac-
cused s25 or thirty days ia the Parish Prison.
The evidence went e show that Paradise took
disturb d the peace, then entered house 81 III
fame and DESTROYED some furniture, then ae-
would not leave when requested to do 80. md,
when taken out by the officer. resisted.