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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
TROUBLED WARREN.
He Is Sentenced to Two Years i'm the PEN
ttentiary at Hard Labor.

Doc Warren, now confined in the Parish
Prison. stands beautiful chance of going to
the Penitentiary unless some kind hearted
individual interests himself in his case and
tries to pull him through by finding a man
named Henry Shields. II Docs statement be
true he In victim Of mis- placed confidence or
a creature most unfortunate.
The charge against him Is petty larceny. for
which he has been convicted and sentenced to
two years in the Penitentary at hard labor, and
his staten ent is to this effect:
man named H. Shields and one West The trio
had been drinking together and all were very
much under the influence OF liquor, AS night
hours remaining for the three to revel, Shields
made up his mind that he would spend those
few hours buaking the tiger.
cd Warren sixty odd dollars. and said to him.
Il may get broke. SO | want you to take this
money and keep it for me- SO that | will have
some wealth to leave this town with"
On the following day Shields did not remem-
Der having given the money, to Warren, and.
instead OF looking him 10 and Investigating the
swore out an affidavit charging Warren with
petty larceny. The accused was arrested and
locked up in the Central Station,
While he was incarcerated liz one of the cells
a man claiming to be a lawyer for the prosecu-
ton called on him. and after some preimina-
ries Warren paid him the amount given him by
shields, out. unfortunately, 1alled TO get re-
ceipt.
Shields. upon getting his money. left town
that evening. satisfied that Warren would be
discharged as soon as he was arraigned before
the cosrt.
But his idea was most erroneous, as there
were enough State witnesses to prove that
keep, while there was not single witness to
prove that the accused had returned the money
to Shields through the lawyer for the prosecu-
tion.
On this testimony the accused was tried and
convicted.
Shields has never shown up since, but If he
could be found and his statement taken. War
rem would get out OF wearing a convcts CART
for two years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
Fire Department
OF THE
Seventh District
OF NEW ORLEANS
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1878.
ORDER OF FORMING:

Carrollton Steam Fire Company No. will
form on Second street right of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
Star Hook and Ladder Company No. will
form on Burthe street, right Of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
Independent Steam Fire Company No. will
form on Third street. right of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
The Chief Engineer and Assistants will be
stationed at the corner Of Hampson and Canal
Avenue, AS the companies arrive on the
ground they will promptly report through their
Marshal to the Assistant Engineers, who will
indfcate their position. AS soon as the Assist
ant Engineers have, formed their respective
gineer. which being done. the Chief and Assist
ants will report in q body to the Grand Mar
shall the formation being complete the Chief
Engineer will direct fifteen taps to be struck on
the bells connected with the Fire Department OF
the Seventh District as signal that the pro-
eession has moved.
The Marshals and Foremen Of the various
companies are notified to be punctually on the
ground. as the procession will positively move
at II o'clock a. IN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
The sinking Fund,
[Courier-J Journal

Another most important relief measure was
passed by the Ways and Means Committee of
the House to-day, namely: To suspend all
payments to the sinking fund till 1885. All
the Democratic members of the committee
voted for this, aided by Mr. Kelley (RepJ
who on this subject Of the currency deserves
much credit for boldly standing by the peo-
pie, though hailing from one of the great
centres and strongholds of the money power.
The dissenting votes were those Of Banks,
Garfield and Burchard. This foreshadows
the passage Of the measure by majority in
the House of thirty to forty votes. It will re-
annual burden of S37, 900, 600 taxation. The
reports of the Secretary OF the Treasury
show that this can be done without impairing
the pledge Of the government the fund hay
ing been overpaid some S220,00O,0O0.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
PROGRAMME.

s. l.. HENRY Observation-Disclosures. Grand Marshal.
AIDS TO GRAND MARSHAL:
VIM. Schroeder, Carrolton Steam Fire Com
?. Morrell. Carrollton Steam Fire Company No.
J. P stoulig, Carrollton Steam Fire Company
Charles DIETRICH. Carrollton Steam Fire Com
pany Mol.
J. B. Humslphreys, Star Hook and Ladder Com
Jacob Thias, Star Hook apd Ladder Company
G. Bender. Star Hook and Ladder Company
L. Pezoli, Star Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
II, T. Stubbs. Independent Steam Fire Company
j. G Kolmman, Independent Steam Fire Com
E. r a oheyYally, Independent Steam Fire Com
P. Hupsinger. Jr., Independent Steam Fire
N Barth, Independent Steam Fire Company
MARsHALs:
R. NJ. Halle. Carrollton Steam Fire Company
Ferron Maxmin, Carrolton Steam Fire Com
Fl. Tegeheutter. Carrolton Steam Fire Com
J. F. HOLMAN, Star Hook and Ladder Company
J. Althaus Star Hook and Ladder Company
R. Weihei. Star Hook and ladder Company No,
W. G. Mcconnell. Independent Steam Fire
Company Mo-.
VIII A. Strong. Independent Steam Fire Com
pany No. 2
Fl. HHoeyy' Independent Steam Fire Company
CHIEF ENGINEER AND ASSISTANTS.
GEO. GEIER. ................- Chief Engineer,
Albert Arbo, Senior Assistant
Hy Moke. Assistant.
?. Phillips Assistant.
Carrollton Steam Fire Company No. L..
Star Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
Independent Steam Fire Company No. Q.
By order of 8. l.. HENRY
my2 1t Grand Marshal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE SHANNON DISASTER.
Result of the InyestfSatiOn-TheL License
Of the ShannOn's PILOT Revoked.

The United States local inspectors of steam
vessels have rendered their decision In the col
lision case of the steamboat Shannon with the
United States monitor Canonicus which in
brief is as follows:
On the night of the collision the Canonieus
was lying at anchor opposite Canal street.
where she had been anchored for period of
several months. She laid head to the current,
and burning brightly. The shannon In at
tempting to make a landing. dritted athwart
the bow Of the Canonicus. resulting In her
sinking and proving total loss to that boat,
1t was proven during the investigation that
the weather was clear, and that there was not
sufficient wind to render the Shannon unman-
steam, consequently helpless to avoid coliding
with any object that drifted across her bow.
The Shannon being under control of the pilot
on duty he alone is considered to blame for the
disaster, in consequence of which his license
has been suspended for sixty days
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
The Civil Service Order.
[Ohinhgo Tribunal


WASHINGTON. April 27.-Ever since the war,
government employees here from the several
States have been organized in State associa-
tions. The object Of these associations was
both political and social, but politics was the
central purpose. When the civil service order
was promulgated the associations were in
doubt whether they could continue to exer-
else their political duties, and appealed to the
Attorney General for a construction of the
civil service order. His decision in this case
was in marked contrast to subsequent deci-
sion, when Collector Simmons, of Boston was
authorized to take the stump The Attorney
General decided that the State associations,
as political clubs, could not exist, and that
clerks could not be assessed to support them
The clerks now say they have received in
timatien, which they consider authoritative.
that they may reorganize and enter actively
into political work
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Moet & Chandon is cooling and refreshi
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CITY HoTEIIM HsA Hart Mis- Miss 4 Free F5es-
Mobile; G W Kirk, Happy Jack; Park Ware.
Philadelphia; G l. Leonard, New York; G s
fIaggart, A McWiliams city: Wilson Jones,
Henry W Rahmer, steamer John Wilson; John
A Peale. Greenvile; Mrs A benny and child,
Illinois: John Friend Mobile; Sandloski,
Arkansas; A 0 Midalet9nn Crystal Springs M
steamer Bonnie Lee: A A Roland. steamer
Delkers Galveston: VIM Householder: F NJ
Ralston. New Cumberland; Cunningham, j
II ST. a.' cHARL issy HoTEL-w Bruce Spring
field. Texas; Levin Lake. D James. New
York; Max Sax, We'll. Nashville; W D Phil
lips. Phiadelphia: NJ Mcintyre Baltimore /:
y G WHY, La; N UIman, NJ seelig.. J B Levy
Little Rock; Simon Sturm. Abe J Peres. Mem
phis-; J Kaliski, Monroe, La; Samuel Frank
lin. Pine Bluff Ark J A Collins, wife and child
Louisville: W W Crossley G L Camp bell.
Brown, New York L Marx and wife, Galveston ::
" II stowe, city d aper. New York VIM L
Shaffer. La; Carr. lower coast; J McFar-
land, Houston: T. S"annell, st James; Robert
Pqgh. La s J High, Miss ; r W Dugan, st Louis :.
J W Porter. Washington, d G; James Fraser,
New York.
ST. JAMES HOTFL-Mrs R c Kennedy. F Fl
man, Greenshurg. La; S Fl Stackhousa, Crystal
Springs; s Williams, Fl Marshall and family,
Chas B Ray. wife and child, city; G High
tower and wife Scranton, Miss: t WJobnson
Pittsburg; T Samagead, St Louis: l. Joombs
Delhi. La: Mrs German, Greensburg, La; X II
Taylor. Philadelphia; F Kuchn and wife,
Milwaukee,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

Soon after 81 railroad train from Dedham,
Mass. for Boston, left Roslindale station last
Saturday morning, and when it was going at
the speed Of ten or twelve miles an hour the
conductor, who was in the front Of the car
noticed man standing at the side of the
track pointing in the direction of the engine
The conductor hurredly proceeded to the
front of the car, but in the meantime the en-
gineer had shut off steam. A little fellow
only four years old was holding on the lower
step of the car. with his legs curled up I'M
derneath it. The conductor held the child by
the arm until the train had stopped. The
little fellow then cried out Justify, "Take me
to papa right off"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Senator whites Speech.
alexandria Democrat

SO much has been said as to the disap-
pointment at the act of the Nichols LegisIa-
ture at its two sessions, that we will next
FULL and we will print large number Of extra
copies OF our paper for gratuitous distribu-
ton in Rapides and Vernon. 1t is an able
document and shows how much of reform
has already been effected, and should have
general circulation among the people who
may not have seen it. 1t Is complete refu-
tation to the unfounded charges that have
been circulated by our enemies, and will do
much to disseminate knowledge of what
has been done and what it is proposed to do
on behalf of our people. We will send copies
to any one who will give us his address
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
A DELIGHTFUL sOIREE.

Last night it was the privilege Of two OF the
members of the DEMOCRATS staff to attend a
musical soiree. given by Miss Cornne Bou-
1igny at her residence. 1t was a select patty.
the Measures of which we will remember as
long as memory holds her seat. There the
nred Journalists forgot, woed by the sweet
strains of music interpreted by a sympa-
thetic and artistic voice. the tolls and troubles
of life There. In pleasant company, they re-
NAMED in delightful unconsciousness of their
everyday work and lived for a few hours in a
medium OF poetry and music that was worth
q new lease Of life.
Among other selections, Miss Boulgny sang
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE LILLIAN GRAVES CASE.
The Prisoner Is sent Before the First
District COurt-C. G. Haley. a Witness,
demanded to Prison for Contempt of


The case of the State vs. Lillian Graves,
charged by Miss Dapplien, a milliner. domi-
ciled at 2o21a Canal street, with obtaining goods
under false pretenses, came up before Recorder
Smith yesteI day on preliminary examina ton.
The first witness placed upon the stand was
Miss Dapplein. who testified in substance as
follows:
That about a year ago the accused purchased
from her some articles of wear; the bill
amounted to $50 90 on which she paid $40 on ac-
count and for security for the balance gave her
a diamond pin.
After the pin had been given the accused
left town. and she the wtnessl was arrested on
an affidavit sworn out by G. O. Haley charging
her with having property in her possession
knowing the same to have been stolen. When
brought before the court she had to give up the
pin. She waited for the prisoner to return to
the city, and when she did, had her arrested for
obtaining goods under false pretences.
The next witness placed on the stand was
G. G. Haley He testified to the effect that the
diamond pin was his property; that the ae-
cused had access to everything in his house
at that time; had he known that she was going
to pawn his diamond pin he would have OBJ
Jected.
Haley, after giving his testimony of which
the above is a summary, declined to sign it.
Refusing to sign 1t on the Judges second de-
mand. his honor remanded him to the Parish
Prison in default OF s25 fine
As the time had not arrived for him to be
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

The following appeared in Dublin paper
under the heading Of next-of-kin advertise
ments: 'If Edward Headen, house painter,
who is in the habit of travelling to all parts of
the country in prosecution of his business,
will communicate with his brother, it will be
to his advantage, as his, wife is dead, This
is certainly little rough on the dear depart
ed, and to publicly proclaim the deceased
lady's PROJECTIONS is decidedly taking mean
advantage. It might be truly said Of the ad-
vertiser that he is "a little more than kin
and less than kind"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
ROUTE.

The head Of the procession will move ND
Canal Avenue to ~, Charlie up st. Charles to
to eannete down te Jean d to Jaekson ne
Jackson to Fourth, down Fourth to Madison up
Madison to Hampson. down Ham pson to Canal
ST. Charles to Short, UP Short to Levee, down
Levee to Burdett, down Burdett to st. Charles,
down st. Charles to Lowerline. down Lowerline
to Hampson, up Hampson to Washington, down
Washington to Burthe, up Burthe to Canal Az
enue where the procession will dsband.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

Divide 9. Blandin' Jos. L. Herwig, Philip +.
IIerwig, 7. s Fernandez VS.. City Of New Orleans
-four, casesl;-The two plaintiffs first named
amount due them rs assessors for 1876. Divide
q. Blandin claims $1,000 and Jos L. Herwig
s. Fernando. have acquired by purchase and the
claims of the other assessors.
Philip f. Herwig holds the claim of Paris
Fernandez has acquired the claim of VIM Kern
rs assessor for 1876. the amount being $1,000
All separately asked Judgment against the city
Judge Houston decided the suits Yesterday In
favor of plaintiffs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
A Paper Money Victory.
[St. Louis Times.l

y.
WASHINGTON, April 29-The passage by
the House of the bill introduced by Mr. Fort,
Of Illinois, to-day, is a decided victory for the
inilationists. The bill will scarcely pass the
Senate, because the Senate has adopted bill
having about the same effect as this but the
House bill serves to indicate the speedy pas
sage of the Senate bill, There were only four
Western and Southern votes against it, of
which two were from Ohio. The vote stood
yeas IT, nays 80.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

In the chancery case of Margernt G. Legare
vs. W. II. Hall. Judge Billings ordered yesterday
that the cross-b bill filed by defend mt be dis
missed, and that the comp air ant. Mrs. Legare.
be recognized rs the lawful owner Of the Souve-
mir plantation in ascension parish.
There ia a considerable stir around the clerk 9
office about the mysterious disappearance If
two indictments brought against VIM. Terrell
AMI G. G. Pages for forgery and conspiracy to
defraud the government. The forgery was
alleged to have been committed by defendants
in bond given as postmaster of Baton Rouge.
The case was fixed for trial, and when the in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE BIG SUIT.

1t is claimed In official circles that the verdict
of the Jury In the suit Of the city Va. the South
ern Bank is the result of the great strength of
the case Of the city. Prior to the decision it
was doubted whether special jury could be
found to give a decision against banking con
Germ, especially when the city corporation was
the plaintiff: The result of thu trial has there
fore created delight. parti arly among the
financial officers Of the city. who say that they
are now satisfied that the Supreme Court will
award to the city the entire amount Of the claim.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

1t gives us pleasure to chronicle that our
friend. Col. Daniel A. Wilson was yesterday
appointed by Gov. Nichols as Public Admins
traitor of this parish Col. Wilson everybody
knows. His high character for probity, integri-
ty of purpose and all the qualities of true gen
and deserved one. He brings to the position
the kindest wishes Of a host Of friends.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
An Attempted suicide.

At about o'clock last night a man named D.
Chestnut and Coliseum. attempted tocommit
suicide by taking an overdose of chloroform.
Dr. Chambers was called in. and after admins
tent out of danger. The cause of the rash act
was family troubles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
She Is Getting BETTER.

Mrs. Anastasa Kerns, who, on last Sunday,
lad her feet crushed by col. attached to one of
he inward bound trains of the Canal street
md New Lake railroad. under the care of Drs.
Miles and Schubert of the Charity Hospital,
s fest improving. Her feet as it was at first
supposed, will not have to be amputated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

Between and O'Clock yesterday morning
while Officer Hewitt's little daughter was play
ing at the corner Of Delord and Foucher streets
she was struck on the foot by piece OF the cor
nice Of one of the buildings attached to Leads
injuries.
The building is reported to be in dangerous
condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

memories has just obtained caveat for his
new washing MACHINE, which Is is decided i'm
draulic pressure and suction. and soaps and
washes ut the same time. Here is a new era
opened for housewives and washerwomen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
FORGOTTEN SUBJECTS.

1t would seem that the investigations of the
committees of physicians into the matters con
fund. have been lost sight of at the City Hall.
Both subjects are important enough to deserve
solution
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

At about l o'clock Thursday morning Mr.
Bell. the foreman of Lafayette Hook and Lad
der No. /, was thrown from the truck at the
corner of Jackson and Magazine streets and
had his shoulder dslocRted. He was taken
charge of by his friepds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

manded to the dock
At this stage of the trial Mr. sambola, who
was representing the accused, waived exami-
nation. and Judge Smith sent the prisoner be-
fore the First District Court under bonds OF
$500. which were furnished.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE HYDRoGRAPHIU COMMISSION.

Col R. G. Wood, the secretary of the Hydro
graphic Commission. telegraphs from Wash
ington to the Mayor that he has had a confer
ence with Senator Conkling on the subject of
the appropriation for the harbor of New Or:
leans, and that the prospects are favorable.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
MONEY TO LOAN

DIAMONDS. JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILVER
WARE. PIANOS, LOOKING GLASSES
AND FURNITURE OF ALL
DESCRIPTIONS.
And all other personal property Guns Pistols
etc Also On Stocks. Bonds and other collat-
erals. In large and small sums. at az low rates
Of interest as any chartered institution In this
city. PLEDGES KEPT ONE YEAR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
SECOND RECORDERS COURT.

The Crescent City Railroad case Is still on
trial. Yesterday some Witnesses were examined.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

dictments we're wanted they were not to be
found. Who took them 1t is impossible to say.
but there are strong suspicious that the party ls
known to the law officers Of the court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

We. the undersigned appointed commissions
ers for the drawing of $4,000. being q sinking
dred thousand dollars 1896. 600 Of Mortgage
Bonds of the Crescent City Live Stock Landing
and Slaughter House Com pany. do hereby de-
clare and certify that said drawing was correctly
and legally made on this day May /, 1878, at IL
o'clock m. with q result as above.
j. P. ROUX.
A. DESSOMMES
Commissioners.
| hereby certify the above to be true COPY
from the original in my hands.
J. N. AUGUSTIN, Secretary.
New Orleans. May ], 1873.
The holders of the drawn numbers are noti-.
fed that these will be paid in full on the first
day of July, 1873 The interest coupons due this
day will be paid on presentation.
J. N. AUGUSTIN, Secretary.
New Orleans, May l. 1873. my23t
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
ASSAULT AND BATTERY

ASSAULT AND BATTERY
Victoria Bachemin made an affidavit eharg-
ing Theodore Padln and Mrs Padin with cru
ely beating her Accused were tried and sent
before the First District Court
PETTY LARCENY.
Jack Hannigan and Joe Russell were sent
before the First District Court
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

and carefully manaeed the Cnlonnade Hotel
on RS Observation-Disclosures to Philadelphia
visitors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
OFF FOR ST. MARY.

Yesterday afternoon all he Polish immigrants
left for st. Mary parish on a special train. ex-
cept one family of basket makers and gar
denerS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SUBMISSIONS OPENED.
VIM; B. Lowe; Frank Owens; Anna Fox. de-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

while Officers H. Ochuyer. of the Suburban
Station. was patrolling St Patrick's graveyard
No. l. he found the body of a young child in a
state of decomposition. The basket and its
contents were brought to the Suburban Station.
Moet Il Chandon is the ne plus ultra of wines
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
SMALLPOX AND CONTAGIOUS COMPLAINTS

THE LUZENBURG. the only in1rmary for
such. is. on Elysian Fields street, Third Dis
trict. The site is the most salubrious, and the
buildings are many and spacious, constructed
in conformity with the most rigorous hygiene,
The nurses are disciplined. No private accom-
modations can present equal advantages.
Terms-Friyate wards s.. and wards 50 per
day.
The destitute are furnished conveyance by
the City Workhouse. Good people are request
ed to inform them, as many creatures perish
for want Of care, food and medicine.
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