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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
EXPOSITION HAIL,

The repetition of Tuesdays entertainment
drew another full attendance at Exposition
Hall yesterday evening. The tableaux went
through as smoothly as on the preceding night,
and met with the same approval from the au-
dience.
The fancy table. lemonade we'll and flower
table were beset with constant flow of sight
seers. and their fair presiding beauties seemed
we'll satisfied with the evenings receipts.
After the tableaux the elephant was led in
triumphal march, preceded by the actors, who
marched through the hail in the same order as
the tabeaux were presented.
The entertainment closed with rs much sue
cess and approval as it's inauguration.
Through some unintentiOnal error the names
of X. ]. Cammack and fancey Rddell were
omitted in our report of yesterday morning.
We mention them with pleasure, inasmuch as
both of the boys deserve mention. They ap-
peared in the scene of the ice Queen"
We would state at the same time that Mr. A.
o. Bourbon is entitled to a full share OF ap-
proval for the artistic manner in which he has
arranged the trappings and paraphernalia Of
Queen Artemisia's Elephant.
Mr. Brown Of the Varieties. was untring In
his exertons to insure the perfect working and
beautiful appearance Of the scenic displays
Mr.. Button is the gentleman who drew up the
charts for the grouping Of the tableaux, which
were indeed very artsticaly arranged.
should 1t be the idea of the ladies who made
up this entertainments reproduce the tableau8
at some future time. we are sure that our Deo-
pie will flock again to see them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
STATE INDEBTEDNESS CANCELLED.
SIsA,747 Sd Consolidated Planters As
sOciati0D Bonds Ordered Funded.


The State Board of Liquidation met at IL 30
Wednesday, Present the Governor Lieutenant
Governor Secretary of State and State Auditor
absent the Speaker of the House. State Treas
urer. Fiscal Agent and president of the Cotton
Exchange.
Meesrs. t. J. Forstal's Sons requested per-
mission to Withdraw sG7oo of the Consolidated
Planters Association bonds presented for fund
ing at the last meeting.
On motion of Lieut.. Gov. Wilt the permits
sion was granted.
The following opinion Of the Attorney Gen
eral was submitted by the secretary of the
board:
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE. J
State of Louisiana,
New Orleans, April 80 1878.
Hon Allen Jumel, Auditor and ex offlcio Sec
rotary of the Board of Liquidation:
Sir-In the matter Of the bonds held by John
,. Manning, ] would advise that the board re-
fuse to fund until regularly ordered so to do by
competent judicial authority.
Respectfully,
ii. N. OGDEN, Attorney General.
In accordance with the above letter the board
declined to take action on the bonds presented
by Mr.. Manning.
The following applications were then con
sidered and passed upon
A. LEMoRK.
Three par certificates. Observation-Disclosures. 1923 1C
r.. j, FoRSTALLS SONS.
Consolidated Planters Association. .&T9,927 Sc
THE last named application was filed on April
%. the order for funding being conditioned upon
the holders signing the necessary act OF subro-
gationl
W. r. HALsEY.
Consolidated Planters Association s76, $50 sc
Funded upon the conditions noted above.l
A. LURIA CASHIER.
Consolidated Planters Association 49,. a74 $50 OK
| Funded as noted above.l
Adjourned subject to call.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
CITY ECHOES.

Henry Coleman. charged with larceny, owing
to his youth. was sent to the House OF Refuge
by Recorder Smith
Eliza Holt and Michael Bernard were run into
the Police Station. charged with assault and
battery.
James Neatly was locked up In the Second
Police Station charged with being drunk and
having property on his person supposed TO
have been stolen.
The gallery and shed of the grocery store at
the corner of Liberty and Poydress streets is re-
ported to be in dangerous condition and lia-
BILE to fall at any moment.
A negro named Dan Rice and one James Sui:
Ivan were arrested at tho corner of Delta and
Poydras streets yesterday evening, and locked
up In the Central Station charged with fighting
and disturbing the peace.
Judge Miltenberger yesterday honorably dis
charged Mr. H. Il. Pallen. who was charged
with having been found under suspicious cir
cumstances. 1t appears ne was standing In
front of his own residence.
Az about half past o'clock yesterday the
mule drawing ear No. 3 OF the Dumaine street
line fell Mt the corner of st. Claude street. and
the car passing over one of his fore legs. broke
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
THE SYLVESTER LARNED CELERRA-
TON.

The entertainment which will take place this
evening Thursday at the Sylvester Larned
School promises to be Of such a nature MS to be
worthy of being considered as an epoch In the
history of this institution. In the earlier part
of the evening there will be reoitatons. with in
terludes of vocal and instrumental music from
the classic composers. After this some very
beautiful tabeaux will be presented. In which
will appear some Of those fair young ladies'
who are destined in the future to be among the
brightest social ornaments of our city. The
presentation of the tableaux will be followed
by the production of an operetta, whose musical
merit is OF high order. and whose scenic at
fractions will be in the main supplied from the
elaborate scenery OF the Varieties Theatre. We
forbear mentioning names In the caste Of this
operetta. but. Judging from yesterdays rehear-
sal. feel sure that we can promise for the au
dience display of amateur talent and musical
proficiency on the part of the young actresses,
which to say the least, will surprise them. AT
ter the curtain falls on the last act of the mina-
ture drama the company are expected to ad-
journ to the beautiful grounds Of the institute.
whose shrubbery and foliage will, be illu-
minated, and there to part,ske of an elegant
supper. If the fairies that fit back and forth
under the Juxurisnt foliage there should not
charm them into short season Of happiness,
why then they must be invulnerable to all
charms save the mythical enchantment of
Circe's wand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
THE SCHOOL BOARD.

The School Board met last night at No. 80
Burgundy street. Hon. Thomas j. Semmes pre-
siding.
At the opening of the meeting Mr.. John B.
BUTLER presented his credentials and took his
seat as a member.
City Superintendent VIM. O. Rogers presented
his monthly report.
The returns for the month show a favorable
rate of attendance and a continued pressure for
admission in the Mccarthy and Fillmore
schools. 1t is still necessary to refuse new ad-
missions to the primary grades. through lack
of sufficient accommodations in many of our
large schools
BY virtue of resolution of the board adopted
in June last, the city schools we're classified
with regard to the separation Of the white and
colored children. In that report the Claiborne
and LeBreton were design sted as schools for
SSSored pupils and so SO noted In the catalogue
with other changes. has caused the Claiborne
and LeBreton to become schools for white chill
dren exclusively. and it is recommended that
they be designated accordingly.
The report closes with a recommendation
that the vaults of the schools be properly at
tended to- and that more ventilation Is neces-
sary.
The report was adopted.
Mr.. Gutheim moved that the committee on
school houses inquire into that portion of the
superintendents report which alludes to the
vaults and sanitary condition Of the schools
and that the work REQUIRED should be made.
President Semmes caused to be read the com
il pau nication between the secretary Of the schoo
Board and Superintendent Lusher In relation
10 the case of P. M. Tourne. A letter was re-
eeived from Superintendent Lusher as secre
.ary of the State Board, demanding transcript
Of the proceedings and evidence In relation te
the case Of 7. NJ. Tourne. The secretary. Mr.
J. ]. O'Brien. acting under instructions from
the president, refused to furnish the docu
Ynents. as the State Board had no supervisor,
power over the action of the City Board. Su
Board had never interfered with the discretion
ary exercise of power by the City Board. |
must, however. assert the authority vested In
n{acemeut # director whom, by It's own aci
II had assigned to service in school board
The action of President Sammes was approved
The resignation of il ~ Martinez was rea
- nd ae 'en1a0.
sirsGaliipa offered II lowing rese lution:
- oIred, That this $500 / learns with regre
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
THE TREE QUESTION.

Yesterday Deputy Surveyor Pile made an in
spection of the newly planted trees on the neu-
trail ground on Rampant street from Common
to Espanade streets. and found that out of the
total number planted on that street. say ITO
trees, los are already dead, and scarce fit
for anything better than kindling wood
and that three of the five that are living
will probably die. In answer to our questions
Mr.. Pile said that the trees. In q large majority
of cases. not of the requisite size, and that
specifications of the contract The specified
tions require each to be encased within four
AS a single stake has been driven Mt the foot of
each of these trees and secured to them by means
of wire Every tree recently planted will be
submitted to the rigid examination of the Assis-
tant City Surveyor
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02

On Saturday, May 4, Louisiana Fire Com
pany No. 10 will give ball at Grunewald Hall.
Sub-treasury deposits yesterday s35.125 ~. Of
which amount $4,000 was from the POStO dec
and $4,000 from internal revenue.
At the Lake End. on Saturday NEXT, the
sity Of Louisiana will give their annual dinner.
That sterling company the Vaudry Rifles.
will entertain their many friends at Minerva
Hall on Friday eve ming next. We return thanks
for an invitation to attend
The. Custom House was crowded yesterday
morning with place hunters, awaiting news
from Washington about the confirmation OF
Smith as Collector.
On Carondelet street there has been consid-
cradle betting over the coming decision Of the
case of the city vs. the Southern Bank, now on
trial In the Fifth District Court.
On Sunday next at o'clock the State militia
will parade under the orders of Gen. W. j. Be-
han. at which time Gov. Nichols will review
them.
1t is reported that the officers Of the various
companies of the Orleans Artillery will not
turn out on account of the delay in the trial OF
certain charges preferred against the officers
of one company of the command.
Last night the sixth company Of Orleans Ar
tillery, commanded by P. s. Wilt, Jr held an
election. o. E. Pachoud was. chosen first
senior lieutenant, and n. Guinle first junior
lieutenant
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THE sEAvY IMMIGRANTS.

representative of the DEMOCRAT last even
ing had an interview with Mr. w. P. Freret.
secretary of the Board Of immigration. at the
St. Charles Hotel. and from him learned that
active steps had been taken to secure employ
ment for the unfortunate immigrants lately ar
rived in this city on the schooner Paul A. Seavy
from Venezuela. Mr.. Freret states that at meet
ing Of the Board a proposition was received
from Capt. Pharr. Of st. Mary parish, Offering
on adjacent plantations In St. Mary. The
places named in this proposition are Capt.
Pharrs and Messrs. Sanders. Marsh. Todd and
Luckhart. Besides these number of other
planters have expressed a Willingness to take
parties of them. too. The terms at which the
planters will make contracts are for one year
at wages. the planter to supply food and imple-
ments. and after that the immigrant will re-
ceive share of the crops. The matter will be
laid day before the German Immigration
society. and If 1t meets with their approval it
received by the Immigrants with considerable
spirit. and will doubtless be carried out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
LOVE UNDER A BRICK.

Yesterday afternoon rs representative Of the
DEMOCRAT was walking out Canal street his at
tention was attracted to q negro man. who was
making desperate efforts TO get up a brick from
tho middle Of the sidewalk with Ratchet. The
mans suspicious looks up and down the street
led the reporter to aecos him and ask him what
he WINS doing. He at first endeavored to pre-
varicnte, but upon being pressed aeknowledged
that he was a DOOM in for sumphin: He said
he was In love for long time with a young gal
what libed In that house" and had been told she
was 'ebry day now Iookin' ut anudder fetler'
He had asked an oil hoodoo woman about 1t.
and for six bits she had told b. I'm to put the little
rag she gave him under % brick In the ban
auette in front of her house. He showed little
rag. in which there was a chicken bone, piece
OF black ribbon and some black powder resem-
bling lampblack.
And do you think that will make the matter
all right p inquired the reporter.
don't know fur shurs. The woman said she'd
glib me back two dollars If it didn't and 80 Use
gon' fur to try
When last seen he was digging at the brick.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
citing thereafter adjourned.
PIN POOL TOURNAMENT.

AS the pin pool tournament draws to close
the interest m anifested at the start has so in
creased that both the afternoon and evening
games are now witnessed by crowds of gentle
men. Last nights games attracted to the st.
Charles rotunda no less than two hundred spec
tators, all of whom seemed deeply Interested
and manifested their approval of fine playing
by applauding the players.
The scores made during the day and evening
were as follows:
Seventy sixth game-F. Maggioli s. Redon 3
zares l.
Seventy eighth game-Coste 5. Abadie L.
Seventy ninth game Blanco 5. Hillburn 1.
Eightieth game-Goodman 5. Hllburn g.
Eighty first game Goodman g. Bout 2.
Games for Thursday at / 80 2. m.-Abadie vs.
Blanco. Abadie vs.. J. .Maggioli. At 1880 .: M
Goodman VS.. Curtis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
CAPITOL NOTES.

Registrar Landry. having received his regis
tration books, will be ready In day or two to
register any voter who may call upon him.
The Governor on yesterday directed the va
rious assessors in the parishes mentioned in
the apportionment bill to take the census in
their parishes upon receipt Of books which
State,
The Board of Health has notified the city
authorities that the cutters on st. Andrew, be-
Coliseum, between st. Andrew and Josephine
streets are in filthy condition, and made so
from the fact that the levels of the cutters in
not flow through. 1t has been recommended
that they be repaired. but no action has yet
been taken.
Eleven moro notices were served upon the
Auditor yesterday by parties who have applied
for Moffett bell punch caveats. The auditorial
force are tired of entering up these notices,
and, besides determining to bounce the next next
annihlate the first man who comes tOoing
around asking them questions as to the differ
Snd aY bell
tachment.
Two additional settlements for the first quar-
ter are reported as having been made by the
parish tax collectors ut the Auditors office dur
ing the last forty eight hours. leaving but eight
yet to hear from. A majority of those made. it
is thought, but light collections; but notwith-
standing that fact the Auditor would like to
hear from them, and has already sent their ac-
counts to their various district attorneys. VINO
will examine into the causes which led to the
delay.
The Governor has received and referred to
the Attorney General the transcript in the case
of Jesse Walker. Of Union parish convicted Of
the murder of Violet Simmons on the nine
teenth Of January, 1873 Prior to the reception
of this document these transcri pts, a rule
have been imperfectly drawn. in consequence
of which many Of those received have been re-
turned for correction to the clerks of the
courts from which they originated The At.
torney General issued a circular letter to the
various district attorneys, calling attention tC
this fact and the transcript noted above comes
as the Attorney General says in a much better
shape. The last named official will return the
transcript to the Governor after examining it
to- day, and will probably report that it is cor
| rect in form.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
INHALATION OF OFFICERS.

The Caucasian Lodge of the Independent
Order of Good Templars met last evening In
their hall at the Bible House on Camp street.
for the purpose of inaugurating the officers
elect of the Lodge for the current quarter. The
Lodge numbers membership Of some 300 per
sons, male and female. a greater portion of
ceremonies. The Lodge was called to order by
E. W. Thomas. the retiring worthy chief
templar. when the following officers elect
were duly installed: c. O. forshee, worthy
chief templar; Kate V. Thomas, worthy vice
templar; Il. Arthur, worthy secretary; Il. G..
worthy financial secretary; T. r. Duval chap
lain: W. Mckay. l. G.; F. W. Bartell. o. G.
After the Inauguration ceremonies temper
ance lecture was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Nc
Carthy of Ames' Chapel.
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The MOhett He'll Punch Won't Help Them
Much

One of the State tax collectors. whose district
ia one of the largest in the city. stated yester
day In the Auditors Office that an erroneous
impression prevailed as to the emoluments to
be derived. In the way of commissions. by the
tax collectors on the Mofrett register. The COM
mission on real estate taxes at Il. per cent last
year, he said, did not pay his Office expenses
by $500. but the. commissions from licenses
paid 81 900. which left him $500. Under the
licenses would in bis district be reduced to
nothing at oil beyond office expenses.
mentioned that In his district there were. in
Guiding all the small establishments, 300 per
sons who would have taken out the State and
city license. but now none of them. but one,
perhaps. would come forward with their
Inn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-02
DON'T WASTE THE WATER.

Capt. Edward Toby. President Of the Water
works Company, waited on the Mayor yester-
day to talk waterworks matters with him.
During the conversation Mr.. Toby requested
that the city authorities take some measures to
prevent the unauthorized opening of the water
plugs and the general waste of water through
private hydranta. He says that in compliance
with the request of the Board Of Henlth. the
waterworks are tasked to furnish the flushing
1000 900 of gallons pumped daily since the
company took charge OF the works are barely
sufficient for oil purposes. He is therefore.
desirious that private individuals should give
their attention TO matter that concerns them
personally and use only as much water as they
actually need.
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be and the same Is hereby suspended for the

be and the same Is hereby suspended for the
balance of the year 1s7s
Resolred That hereafter and for the balance
Of 1878 that for each and every member, both
active and exempt, OF this association. thefe
shall be paid per annum one dollar per capita
to each company. in place OF the drugs and
medicines now afforded by this ass collation.. and
this association shall no longer furnish drugs
or medicines; but this one dollar per capita per
annum shall be the relief afforded for drugs
that this one dollar per capita per annum for
drugs be paid proportiOnately every month to
each company and paid cash at the same time
the widows and orphans are paid.
That one dollar per capita be allowed to each
widow and orphan.
Yeas-No. /, r Schunrman. VIM. Oser: No. q
NJ J. Hart, II. Grosch; No 8. Chas. Hemard
No. +, Tboa Wizard james Welsch. John Kava
ney; No g. J., Thomas pevereaux Henry Tharp
bert No. 10 l.. J1sephson. John BUTLER, John
No. 1s. VIM u. Roddy, w. Dastillon. Ed. Reagan
No. 90. Wash. Marks +. II. Drake. John Gibney
No. %, L. Bepsel; No. %. Peter Doerr, f. aerst
ner, James Cardanes; Louisiana Hose, II. II.
Benners G. Madden. J. Smakel; Hook and
Ladder No. l. 9: j. Berry Hook and Ladder No.
2, Thos. Cornell. VIM. Bulger: Hook and Lad
der No. 3. A. Lynch Hook and Ladder No. 4 l..
neburg No. /. M. Leininger. l.. b. Muro. Paul
Habena-44.
Nays-No l. F. Schneider; No. 2. H. Lussa
Geo. II. Tardy: No. 8 VIM. Brooks; No 9, A. v.
Flotte, J. l.. Harris John Rogers; No. u, VIM.
Geo. Macias: No. %, Geo. ii. Schroeder No a.
and Ladder No. /, o. Nj. Redon. Robt Bell
Hook and Ladder No. 2. Thos. -O'Brlen; Hook
and Ladder No 3, John Evans, l.. A. Richards
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AMEsEMENTs.
The Grand Concert.

The grand complimentary concert rendered
to Mr.. Jules Cartier organist of the st. Louis
Cathedral, by the members Of the choir Of that
church. takes place at Grunewald Hall
this evening. The entertainment will be
of most select character, as can be
seen by referring to the published pro-
gramme. and will contain some features, at
least. of extraordinary character. Among
these we note the grand duo OF yerdi's new
opera of Aida" which will be sung by Misses
II. Dolhonde aud II. Martin, two OF our most
talented amateurs. whose charming voices
have frequently been referred to In the columns
of the DEMOCRAT. For the first time also. the
grand duo of 'LAfricaine" will be sung by
amateurs in, this, city. namely: Miss II; Dol,
the programme, comprising instrumental as
we'll "a vocal music. will be interpreted by Miss
Alice Perat Mrs; Samuel, and /, Messrs. Canlier
! The concert, which is under the patronage OF
tho Society of st; Cecilia. is a deserving com
pIiment to a worthy and talented musician, who
! has ever been foremost in lending his valuable
services to our charitable institutions.
GRAND MAY FESTIVAL
Mechanics Fire Company No. have fixed
Sunday next, May 5, az tho day on which they
as usual, being the y ace selected for the enter
tainment which will be one OF the grandest Of
the season. Sports of oil kinds will mark the
OCCASION including hurdle race. a running
/ race, q pony race, a mule running race, a trot
ting race u ladies' driving race. a hook and
ladder truck trotting race. and private trottine
| race.
Among the attractions to the visitors to the
/ Fair Grounds on Sunday next there should be
mentioned that prizes will be distributed tt
/ holders of tickets, including seven premium
| bonds and splendid sewing machine.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
This evening Kate Putnam appears in the
play of Lena the Madcap."
THE BouLIGNY CONCERT.
70 III
given on Monday next. at the Opera House, t
| Miss Corinne Bouligny are being sold rapidly
| at Flies, on Canal street
THE MAY POLE MATINEE
The May pole and grand fairy tableau mat
inee which is to be given by the children for thu
benefit of the poor on Sunday next at the Oper.
House. should be remembered by all who wist
to provide pleasant amusement for their youni
ones and give their mite to the poor.
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that an efficient member. Mr.. Louis A. Marti-
net has, in consequence of removal from the
city. been compelled to tender his resigna-
ton. :.
Resotred. That 1t Is due to the past services OF
Mr.. Martinez that this occasion should not be
allowed TO pass without an expression by the
board of the recognition Of his valuable assist
the appreciation In which he was held a
faithful colleague
The reports of the visiting committees were
heard and accepted.
Leave Of absence Of thirty days was granted
to Mrs. Emily Golding.
The board then went into executive session
and afterwards adjourned.