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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
A Pleasant Evening Passed In the Home
of the sailors.


On Fulton street. near Jackson, there is a
cosy place called the Seamen's Bethel, built by
private contributions for the purpose OF pro-
curing to seamen the advantages of a place
wherein they may find all the advantages OF
social Intercourse and innocent pastimes, such
as reading and singing, without any expense.
Thanks to the enterprise and energy Of the
Rev. j. D. Wltherspoon, the Bethel Is now ready
to receive and entertain the sailors who would
wish to enjoy quiet chat with their friends, or
while away the time by reading or enjoy the
fragrance of their ever faithful pipe, Yesterday
evening large number of ladies and gentle.
men assembled In the bethel on the invitation
of the pastor to pass few hours listening to
the reading OF select compositions, and the
singing Of popular pieces.
Rev. DIR. Markham opened the entertainment
with q prayer. invoking the bic ssings of God
upon, the Bethel. its founders, and upon the as
The Hon. J, d. Hill was then introduced to
the audience by the Rev. Mr.; WithersDoon, and
whose natural modesty prevented them from
speaking themselves In public.
=, The, establishment Of a Sailors Bethel was
thought of by JOS. A. Maybin long before the
war, but. confusion setting in, his project was
delayed, and even afterwards, owing to the un-
settled. condition Of the country. this good work
was left und0ne. In 1876. by the exertion of sew
eral ladies. the idea was taken UP again and
by series OF lectures In the interest OF the
building of the Bethel, sufficient money was OBJ
tanned to warrant the commencement of the
work.
The speaker then gave short description of
the Bethel. which contains, he said everything
necessary to the comfort and social enjoyment
OF the sailors. He invoked the compassion of
his hearers towards the hazardous life of the
sailor who risks his life for us by travelling on
the vast expanse Of the ocean, risking life and
limb in the interest Of those who are safe on the
land.
Mr.. Fred N. Thayer next read poem by Isaac
y. Maynard on the death of young sailor boy
drowned by falling from the masthead of q
ship. The rendition Of the poem was beautiful
and touching.
Several ladies and gentlemen, amateurs,
favored the audience with songs. which, judg-
ing from the applause they elected must have
been greatly appreciated
SONGS.
Solo-"Amo." sung by Mrs. Eugene Roach
Miss Lena Little then gave Good Night, Fare
WELL"
Soio-"si "DETAILS Rois." by Miss Afieck.
A duo between Mrs, Broaddus and Miss Little
Per Valli per Boschi," was much applauded
Trio-"Then Breathe one sigh" Go to the One
Whom Adore" Mrs. Broaddus, Mrs. Roach
and Mr.. Chas. Tracey
After the singing an intermission was taken
for the disposal of refreshments. The evening
was passed thus pleasantly and agreeably, and at
late hour the assembly dispersed regretfully
each one treasuring in his heart the hope of
again Willing few hours In the same place
with the same company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
THE CITY HALL.
The MnfeI sawnr

We find at the City Hall that the question oil
laying the iron sewer from the hotels to the
river will not be interfered with. It Is asserted
that It will be SO laid and operated as to obyiate
the objections of everybody at all events should
1t prove the nuisance which some people think
1t will, there is nothing to prevent Its abate1s
ment. The pipe Is intended to discharge the
sink waters only of the hotels and at a time OF
the night that 1t Is thought will not render 1t
subject for the objections Of the steamboatmen,
THE MADISON SCHOOL.
It 1s found that after the two McDonogf
schools in course of erection shall have beer
completed. that the McDonOgh fund in cash
derived from the profits on the capital invested
In Premium Bonds) will have been exhausted
but this will not interfere with the rebuilding
Of the school, for the capital will secure a sufii
cient loan to provide for the urgent necessity.
THE CANAL STREET PEDDLERs.
Some Of the store-keepers on Canal street
who signed the petition sent to the Council re-
Gently. now say that they do not object to ven
doris of cakes and candies, small fruit dealers
bat to those peddlers who deal In merchandise.
THE GRAND JURY REPORT.
DR.. Sam Chopin has acceded to the request
to join the Council committee in their investiaa-
ton OF the charges contained in the Grand
Jury report. The committee, accom- panied hV
Or. Chopin, will visit the House OF Refuge to-
dav
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
CITY ECHOES.

The shed of the premises Ne. 96 Dryades
street fell yesterday. No one Injured.
The bridge at the corner of Marais and Bien-
vile streets is broken and in dangerouse0ndi-
ton.
Yesterday James Nolan was thrown from hi
float, and one of the wheels passing over !,
arm slightly injured it. tA
Wednesday night some malicious persc
fired pistol In the air at the corner of Custom
house and Rampant streetsf
negro named Louis Fortune was yesterday
sent to the Charity Hospital in a sick and desti-
tute condition.
Fl. Bush. an employee In Morgan's machine
shop. at half-past o'clock Wednesday even
ing, had one of his fingers crushed.
Wednesday night septoline oil lamp ex-
ploded at the residence of Mrs. Oates No. 123
Frenchmen street. The flames were extin-
guished without damage.
At 7. O'Clock yesterday morning a flash Of
lightning struck tho gas pipe in the Beef Mar
ket, and cutting 1t set the gas on fire. The
flames we're exiting by the police.
Rachael Collins, Minerva Williams, Virginia
Harvey Rosa Bailey AMI Lilly Jones were
lock ed up in the Central Station, charged with
fighting and disturbing the peace.
Joseph W Flemming aged fourteen years. a
clerk of John s. Twomeys, suddenly disap-
peared from the store at the corner of Maya
zine and st. Andrew streets. carrying with him
a $40 bill
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
THE REGATTA RACING YESTERDAY
PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY - TALK
ABOUT WITHDRAWING ENTRIES.

According to the programme arranged on
Wednesday Joe Walkers
FLAG WAS HoIsTED
shortly after o'clock yesterday, to announce to
the public the fact that there was too much
weather at the New Lake End for the regatta to
be continued. but, Notwithstanding that, quite a
number of spectators went out to take in the
breeze and sights. If nothing else
1t was expected. too. that meeting of the
judges would be held during the afternoon, to
again postpone the races until to-day, but all Of
them did not get out. Consequently no meet
ing was held. It was stated also that one or
two Of the turning stakes
HAD BEEN BROKEN
at the lower end of the course-the mile and a
half stakes-and with view to ascertain If that
was the fact a part of the committee on accom-
modations pressed into service Com. Tom
Bailey and his big yacht and started out.
side The Commodore had placed the stakes
originally, and declared 1t would take "throt-
tie" catch from schooner to yank them out,
but they might, he thought. have been broken
Out of the basin went the yacht and it's crew,
the rough water making the craft the least bit
rocky, especially when the waves struck her
broadside. The mile end Of the course reached
it was seen that each stake was standing and in
bee line and q half mile further 1t was found
that the lower stakes were all standing and In a
bee line, SOunding5 we're made Just below the
stakes the water depth at the outside or No G
being from eight to nine feet In depth and at
N i 1t was five fest in DEPTH that depth being
found all the way up
TO THE HOME STAKES
on the inside and from seven to nine feet on
the outside.
At $40 D, m. Com, B Hey, the weather
prophet of the New Lake End. looking at the
clouds moment, declared the wind was going
to change, and in five minutes thereafter 1t had
whipped to the southeast from the northeast.
Next he thought 1t would lull away at .. m :.
and when that hour arrived lull came sure
enough. For to-day Com. Bailey would
not predict until he had seen last nights
moon and to-day's sunrise, but he was OF the
opinion that the regatta could be completed to-
day.
It was stated in boating circles last evening
that unless the races we're completed to-day the
ST. Johns entry in the
DOUBLE sCULL SHELL RACE
would be withdrawn, and perhaps one of the
entries In the four cared shell win also pull out
This commenced It would perhaps end In sus-
pension of the races indefinitely as, did the St
Johns withdraw, other crews might do the same
thing. Nearly. II not quite all of the entries for
the three races were out In the basin yesterday
morning and evening for practice. attracting
considerable attention, even the consolation"
wherry men coming out in their shells.
Ali things favorable there was, at a late hour
last night, every reason to believe that the races
will be rOWed to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
HANNIGAN's FATE.
He is locked UP in the Central Station,
Charged with KIDNAPPING.

Some months ago there was employed at the
Charity Hospital, In the capacity of assistant
warden, a strapping Irishman named Patrick
Hannigan. Hannigan having heard Of the
great Lone Star State. and of the prospects Of
there making a fortune in a short space of time
concluded to emigrate and try his luck, which
purpose he carried out by severing his connec-
ton with the institution and going to Texas
There Hannigan Jared much worse than he an
ticipated aud through sickness was compelled
TO return to New Or cans, and at once proceeded
to the Charity Hospital, where he was admitted
as patient.
While at the hospital Hannigan. not having
lost any of the romantic spirit of his native
land made the acquaintance OF one of the
kitchen maids, named Martha Ellen Holmes
who is a fair and handsome maiden, in whose
ears he poured his affections After many per-
suasive appeals he had her to consent to an in
tervieW on Wednesday night. She met him at
the appointed hour, but what happened was not
known until Thursday morning. when it was
discovered that the StalWaft Hannigan and the
gen tie Marina Ellen had disappeared
Seal ch was instituted throughout the build
ing. but in vain. Then the vicinity was
searched, wien Martha Ellen was found con-
ceAled in a house on Where, between Canal and
Customhouse streets. Mar ha Ellen then ex-
planned b W she had met Hannigan and how
he. through force. had compelled her to leave
the hospital with him.
DIR. Pratt, the house surgeon, being appraised
of he facts, had Hannigan arrested whom he
charged with kidnapping. Hannigan was
brought before Judge Smith, when he pleaded
not guilty, aid was remanded to the Parish
Prison in default of bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
The steen Case.

Yesterday morning the DEMOCRAT chronicled
the arrest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Char 90 Steen, on the
Mobile train, by Aid Minor. the former Of whom
being wanted in Mobile for forgery, and embez-
cement. Stems story runs as follows: That
his mother-in- law married man by the name
Of Kohler, with whom she lived unhappily, and
to get possession of her money she took him
into her confidence, and gave him note for
drawn to the order of his mother. in law ON the
firm of Charles A. Miller Il Co. AS she told him
to keep the matter from his step. father n-laW,
better make tracks for New Orleans, which he
did, Kohler however; got wind Of the affair.
and, notifying the AUTHORITIES OF Mobile, a dis
accused on his arrival, which was done. The
chief of police Of Mobile arrived here from that
place yesterday morning. and left yesterday
evening with the prisoners.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

At haIf-past O'Clock last night chance to
make pound fee Of fifty cents tempted Officer
Mccarthy. Of the Sixth Station, TO tackle mule
that was astray., After adjusting the strap of
his club around that cussed animule's mouth to
represent bride he mounted. The mule was
satisfied where he was and didn't seem inclined
to move, and, in the absence Of spur or whip, ne
called on Operator Fourchey to twist his tall
The operator seized hold of the furtheress ex-
tremity Of the animal and gave twist. Shortly
afterwards the only thing that could De found
of the poor operator were his suspendeTs.
Officer Mccarthy landed. it Is said, In Carroll-l
ton, and at last reports was on mis- way DacEI
The mule was then heavily ironed, and with the
assistance Of the force Of the sixth Precinct.
landed in the pound, The fifty cents fee was
equally divided amongst them.
Operator Fourchey will, lis said. make appll-
cation for a leave of absence, as he wishes time
to be repaired,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

runs parallel with Bayou St John, ct the
intersection of Salcedo street.
Alter wallowing around In the mud and water
for some time, he was dragged ashore By coll
oEeu man. named Joe Price. alive, but in an in-
sensible condition. When he became conscious
ne was taken before Recorder Miltenberger,
VINO, turned him loose on q promise that he
would not repeat the act.
scnumacher when interviewed. stated that
re was tnlrty,seven years OF age and native of
Germany that infidelity on the part of his
wife urged him to attempt to destroy himself.
Hs is me Iatner OF four children, the oldest Of
whom was eleven and the youngest two years
Of age. That some five weeks ago, as his
hn una fs g9t5 low his wife deserted both him
cyprian. Being unable to obtain work and
being made leu unhappy by TIE step taken BY bis
cries Of his, children begging for bread, he con.
cluded to destroy himself, believing It to be
preferable than to see his children starve before
his eyes.
A visit to Schumachers house proved that bis
story was true in every particular so far as his
children were concerned, as they were both
naked and destitute.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

Of working bees, six cantelopss and sweet veg
J. Hubert Fasnacht, Half Way House nur-
sery-Two frames of honey.
Alex Mcconnell, 1877 Calliope street-one hive
B. s. rwitoheil, 1888 st. Charles street-Large
:. Francisco Nargos & Sons, 1875 Morales street
Fruit yender fin wax) bird setter lin wax, the
J. j. Paquette, 1856 Tehoupitoulas-Su
gas machine. to illuminate gardens. country
dwellings and sugar houses.
Mrs. Morrison Robbins, one mile above Car
rollton, in jefferson parish-Aquarium (gassl.
Miss Toutoute. LaharDe street, Third Dis
trict-Evening glorie;,
Mrs Jules Bloy, Where and Columbus street,
Third Distriet-Oranges, Louisiana pomegran-
ate.
Master Joseph Baum. Where, between Column
bus and Laharpe etreets-Green persimmOns.
e. Baker, No. 7 Camp street-Best collection Of
seeds for the South 1877 varieties); best garden
and pot treIises best parlor fountain .tself-act-
pared food for fish; best parlor aquara; best
wedding hook; best garden trowell: best hand
sprinkler; best collection OF chrome Autograph
OF vegetables; best and largest display OF garden
requisites
Mercier Flota. Third Districts yard beans.
E. Baker, No. Camp street. enters for Fl. o.
CaSSell, Philadelphia-Best collection of terra
Gotta ware, including vases. flower pots etc.
>. Master VIM. Souza. No. 1856 Claiborne street
Green persimmOns.
Mrs AlCide Willoz No 100 Esplanade street
near Ram part-1 vase wax fruits.
Christian Brothers Pass Christian, Miss
Duchesse and DApgouleme pears, Bartlett
pears. Capp's favOrite pears pine apple grown
ut Pass Christian, Miss,
Mrs E. r. Merrick. Louisiana Avenus-Bou.
quet scarlet geranium, Lilium Auratum golden
lily. Left out by error in yesterdays list
Many ladies visited the fair yesterday and in
greater numbers than the first day.
The fair closes to-day. and all who have not
yet visited 1t will do we'll to call. as the display
Is really worth seeing and the admission is free.
THE FRUIT GROWERS
had an interesting meeting last night, when n
lecture on entomology was read by Prof. J. B
Stele, of Chronicle, Ala.
On motion it was resolved to publish the lee
ture in full.
There will be a meeting of the Fruit Growers
Association this evening, In the committee
room at st. Patricks Hall, to elect officers and
directors Of the association for the ensuing
year and to receive reports OF the various COM
mittees.
The display of wax fruits Is indeed a great a.
traction. and is much admired by the ladies'.
Those made by Widow A. f. Demorey cannot
be surpassed; those by Miss Anna v. SINGER
22s Ca1liope street. and by Miss Hattie Knight
1873 Carondelet pupil of the Dominican Con
vent at Greenville, are beauties.
DIR. L. A. d. Estramps exhibited some Havana
seed leaf tobacco raised in Louisiana, and be
challenged the production of better articles. H.
exhibited coffee seeds raised by him in New Or
leans and q tree Of dioscorea ataIa or Mexican
yama.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.
ARRAIGNED.

ARRAIGNED.
Larceny-Charles Edwards pleaded guilty
and was remanded,
Larceny-Mary Smith and Joseph Smith
pleaded not guilty and were remanded.
SENTENCED.
Assault and battery Charles Williams TWEEN
ty days.
EoLLE PRoSEQUI.
Larceny-rorine II 5vers, Ada Benton.
Assault and battery-P. G.. Connolly,
TTespass-Sumpter Turner.
Assault and battery-J, Bright and Willis
Orange.
YERDICTs,
James Brown, guilty of larceny.
Louis and Francis Ambrose, not guilty of
larceny.
Chas. Miller and Sam Reynolds, found guilty
Of larceny.
Elizabeth Hopkins. Dora Pora, guilty Of as
saut and battery.
Peter Davis, guilty of willful shooting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19

1t Is said that Recorder Smith yesterday is
sued an order to the effect that hereafter all
entered on the books OF the station until they
had been first arraigned before him In the
court. A reporter, called on CAPT. Manning.
matter, and the Captain stated that If Recorder
Smith attempted to enforce such an order he
would not lock up the prisoners arrested on g
warrant unless he was allowed to have record
of 1t on his books. And that further, all war
rants executed should be recorded on the books
of the station, as the police are the custodians
Of all prisoners until they are brought before
the courts. If the arrests made by the court are
not recorded, Capt Manning says he would be
precinct
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
CLUB MEETINGS,
Fifth Ward,

At a called meeting Of the citizens residing in
the front part of the fifth ward, political club,
composed entirely OF mechanics and laborers,
has been organized under the title of the Me-
chanics' Democratic and Conservative Club of
the Fifth Ward, with the following officers:
Henry Loncd, president: John Collin, vice
president; jacob Kohler Treasurer; Emile
Pachoud. secretary; Eugene IVAN, E. Verein,
Fl. Huberty, E, Pachoud committee of confer
ence.
One, hundred and twenty-seven members
200 in week or two
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
For THE GALLANT BEAD.

The Board of Underwriters met yesterday in
their Office over the Louisiana National Bank,
for the purpose OF discussing the means of aid
ing the families of the brave flremen, Hartnett
and Lehr, who fell at their post of duty at the
fire Monday night.
The subject was discussed in executive sn3-
sion, and the result Of the meeting was tina Tue
sum of $500 will be donated by the board t. he
Mr.. Lehr
A committee of three was appointed to sol it
donations from the foreign insurance c9m 4
nies not members OF the board, to be applied ss
above.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
MILITARY NOTES.

The Orleans Field Artillery and the Orleans
Artillery consolidated yesterday and will be
This fusion WILL make one OF the strongest
artillery corps here. compo4ed as it is now OF
eight companies. They will have their head
quarters at the old State arsenal on st. Peter
street., which will be thoroughly repaired. we
under tand.
Orders have been issued in the Third Pre-
cinct to drill all day policemen twice week for
one hour in the eV ming. All other stations drill
the men for fifteen minutes,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
TEE PMONOGRAPH.

Both at the matinee and evenings entertain
ment yesterday of Edison's photograph there
was an increased attendance, the public appre-
catfng the wondroqs powers of the little in
particularly seem to enjoy Mr.. Moreys lucid
lectures on he subject of the great inventors
visited the 81. Charles Theatre to hear this talk
ing machine ought to avail themselves of the
opDortunity at once,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, july 49, 1878

steam yachts which carries the malls between
Galveston and Morgan City. exploded her boil
or on Wednesday, at D. M. without injuring
any one seriously The Day Dream, another of
the same line Of yachts, has taken the Estelle's
place in the mail line. which made some delay
A schooner has. 1t is said. been engaged to
take the place of the Day Dream, running be.
tween Indianola and Galveston. which makes
the mails from those points to this city some
hut
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
YOUNG MEMS HEBREW ASSOCIATION

Last evening the rooms of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association. No. 2os Canal street. were
thronged with the guests of that organization,
the occasion being the fourth complimentary
entertainment of this body
From o'clock until a late hour the merry
dance called its votaries to its Intoxicating
pleasures. and the evening was passed by ali
present most Delightfully."-,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
Almost Drowned,

About o'clock last evening Jules Rossi. aged
Basin, near the Marafs bridge, accidentally fell
into the canal. His brother Louis. aged, Is
years, at once jumped into the water to save his
brother but being unable to swim began to sink.
A gentleman, Mr.. Levy noticing his perilous
position. handed him pole and pulled him
Freezer, sailor on one Of the schooners. sue
ceeded in reseutng Jules. who was conveyed to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
LAND RECLAMATION TOPICS.

The Louisiana Land Reclamation Company
met yesterday and rejected all bids for the con-
struction Of their works in St Mary and Terre-
bonnie parishes. and have resolved to build
their own dredging machinery and do the work
under the suDerintendence of II. T. Wrotnowski
VINO mas been confirmed as permanent engi-
neer. They propose to set to work without any
delay, 50 as to have about 2400 acres ready for
cultivation next season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
STATE TAX COLLECTIONS.

Since the last report the following amount of
taxes collected have been paid into the State
Treasury: Cameron, $500; Grant, 1882 95; Iiv
tngston, S31S Az; making a total of sl271 IS from
the three parishes named, and total of s153 900
paid IN Tor the quarterly settlements. the es-
settlements had been made, being $3.50 900 for the
total collections.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

CONTINUED INDEFINITELY.
The case of Geo. Tervalon, charged with
murder. was continued indefinitely owing to
the absence Of the principal witness.
GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury was In session yesterday.
bat submitted no report.
MOTION IN ARREST OF JUDGMENT
was made in the case of Briny Woods, alias
Geo. Jakes. and VIM. Fulton charged with
breaking and entering house in the night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-19
WEATHER BULLETIN.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,

WAR DEPARTMENT
Signal Service. United States Army. !
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 3:43 .. M. Wednesday. July II.
Observations taken at the same moment of
time at all stations.l