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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
Suicide of Mr.. James Wallace,

At 81 o'clock last evening Mr.. James Wal
lace, formerly of the firm of Wallace, Carey
d Co, committed suicide at his brothers. res
idence, corner of Esplanade and St. Claude
streets, by cutting his throat with a physi-
clans lancet.
DR.. Holiday, the physician of the deceased,
states that Mr.. Wallace was monomaniac on
the subject OF suicide, and that his rash act
was the result of a disordered mind
Mr.. Wallace is said to have risen early yes
terday morning and taken a horseback ride.
After his ride he remained about the house,
and for quite while played with one of the
children. When weary OF playing with the
child he returned to his room and was not
seen until he was discovered by his servant in
the act of cutting his throat
The servant Immediately gave the alarm,
but before assistance arrived the unfortunate
man had succeeded in severing the larynx
and the carotid artery. He also stabbed him
self three times in the abdomen. The cor
oner and city physician held an inquest, and
the jury returned verdict of voluntary sui
eide
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NJ kD. W Fills.
He Gives secre airy sherman . Piece Wf
His Utmost Mind.
IN, Y. Herald

IN. Y. Herald.l
WASHINGTON, April II. Madison Wells.
who Is here to induce the President to appoint
Gen. Anderson to the vacant collectorship of
New Orleans, paid visit to Secretary Sher-
man at the Treasury Department yesterday,
ana IN the course OF the interview took occa-
sion TO give Mr. Sherman a piece of his mind
rs to the indifference, if not coldness and
cruelty, with which he AMI Gen. Anderson
had been treated by the Administration dur
Ing their recent incarceration in New Orleans,
1t is said that the int rview was quite acri-
mOniOus, at least on the ex-Governor's part
When he had reprOached Secretary Sherman
with having abandoned him to his enemiea
the latter official is represented to have
pleaded that hr had done what he could for
him In his troubles.
'Did we not give you the moral sympathy
and support OF the letter which Gen Garfield
Senator Stanley Math ews and Gen. White
united with me in writing to your asked Mr.
Sherman.
ooh, hang your letter writingl There were
half d dozen better things you could have
done for Us, and as for your moral sympathy.
If { was deep enough to reach to hell and
back, it would not have taken Gen. Anderson
and me out OF j,ii," was the angry response.
But what else could we have done in the
matter?" queris d Mr.. Sherman.
ooh, if the President had said but a word to
Nichols it would have saved us all the misery
OF staying In prison. A line from Hayes
would have done the business. AS for writing
letters you might have written two hundred
of them and they would not have been worth
so much waste paper"
the interview continued In this vein for
key that the voices penetrated to the adjoin-
ing chambers, the language of ex-Gov. Wells
being, as one listener describes it, freely inter-
spersed with "cuss Words
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12

Mrs. T. Robert, wife, etc, vs. F. A. Zausler-
Petitioner claimed as her own a certain real
estate of which defendant has possession
Said property was purchased by her in 1854
from one Mark Walton; she left the city
during the war, and on her return, afterward,
found that the property was held by defend
ant.
Zausler alleged that he acquired the prop
erty by purchase from Frank Roder in 1869.
for S2063.
The latter bought 1t from Walton, who
came into possession of said real estate by
purchase at a sheriff's sale in the suit OF city
Of New Orleans VS.. Mrs Robert, plaintiff in
this case.
Judge Monroe rendered judgment in this
suit yesterday by affirming the former judg-
ment against plaintiff He further ordered
that the plea OF prescription be sustained
and plaintiffs suit dismissed.
j. b. Holmes VS.. w. Boulpt; Citizens Bank
vs. Mrs. E. NJ. Ivens and her husband p
MARTINEZ VS.. Mr.. Hendrcks.-In these three
cases Judgment was rendered for plaintiffs.
Jose Martinez VS.. E. A. Billings ct ais
Injunction dissolved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
SPAR ROWS.

NEW ORLEANS, April al, 1915.
Editor Democrdt-I read in one of the New
Orleans papers Il think Of Sunday last an
article about the sparrow, and stating that
they were mischievous birds; that they ate
fruit but no nsects), and drove out other
birds. l think these statements are some
what exaggerated. A residence of over twelve
years on the continent, as well as England,
has enabled me to learn something Of the
habits of this bird, The, sparrow is every
where protected and cared for in Europe. In
very cold winters In Germany where the snow
covers the ground, and these little birds find
it difficult to obtain food, the inhabitants
throw out crumbs In the streets and roads for
them. | have also seen, in some of the conti-
mental cities like Frankfort on the Main, a
printed notice posted up on the Streets ask
ing the citizens to feed the poor little spar
rows, as the deep snow covered the ground,
and they could not find any food. The spar
rows do not drive out any other birds, on the
contrary, the nightingale, backbird, cuckoo,
and other song birds, exist in great numbers
together with them. In short, they eat a few
cherries, currants, etc, but on the whole do
more good than harm.
Yours, etc, w. w. M.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
CUsTOM.HOUsE NOTES,

The receipts of customs yesterday Were
coin 1872; currency $6O3 81.
No deposits were received at the sub treas
ury yesterday evening. owing to the fact that
The attaches Of the Office were busy arranging
coin, currency, books, etc, for the account
ants.
A telegram received at the Custom-Housp
yesterday WAS to the effect that Senator
Eustis' bill, appropriating $4,000 for the re-
establishment Of the mint here, had passed
the Senate.
Supervising Inspector Norton left the city
last night Oh an inspection tour through the
eastern part of his district, and will visit
before his return Montgomery. Ala, Column
bus, Ga, Apalachcola. Fla, and other points
The accountants sent here from Washington
to count the coin in the United States sub
treasury had on last night nearly completed
the count of the outside money, and will to-
day commence Oh the vault, and by to-mor-
row night they will perhaps have completed
their labors.
acting Secretary of the Treasury letter con-
tirming the appointment Of Louis M Kennrr,
ex-Inember of the Returning Board, as
deputy naval officer. Nash and Others hav-
ing worked hard to defeat this confirmation
in Washington, Lewis chuckles somewhat
VIM. e. Brown, sent TO succeed Mr.. Labatut,
was not confirmed. Kenner's salary is $500
per annum.
Special Deputy Collector Wheeler, of Cor
pus Christi, Texas, writes Special Deputy
Anderson regarding the lost dredgebuat
McAlester, as follows: THE Deputy Collec-
tor at Aransas Pass, in this district, reports
that Capt. Roberts, one of the bar pilots, has
in his possession u half circular box painted
blue, five feet long and one and one-half feet
wide, with a hook at each end, which is sup
posed to have been a covering for fy-wheel
uh ~ dpG.f ~ md
it is surmised that it is portion OF the
dredgeboat McAlester. 1t was covered with
small barnacl ,s and was found in the vicinity
of Arkansas Pass"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
PERSON AL.

The many friends of Mr. Henry Bidwell
will be pleased to hear that he was yesterday
united in the holy bonds of matrimony with
Mrs. Emma Winehill. Mr.. Bidwell was for
many years an active, prominent and sue
cessful merchant OF this city, and now retains
large mercantile interests here. But the con-
dit on of his health demanding change of
climate, he has been for several years spend
in the blue grass region of Kentucky, where
he can enjoy his otium cum dignitate without
any OF the annoyances of business compca-
tlnns, which are now SO harassing to the
minds of those who dwell in cities Mr.. Bid
well and his fair bride took their departure
last evening on the splendid steamboat
Thomas Sherlock, and Eap.s. Eates and
Jones, the commander and clerk of that craft
being warm friends of the groom took, par
ticular pains in fitting up one Of the state
rooms In a manner suitable to the comfort
and accommodation OF their friend and bis
conjugal companion, adjoining the same with
profusion Of the choicest of flowers, wreaths
and evergreens The many friends of Mr..
Bidwell wish him hearty bon uoyage.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
CITY ECHOES,

Martha King was locked up in the Contra
Station, charged with larceny.
The gas lamp at the corner of Canal anc
Broad street. should be repaired.
For assault and battery on J. Seller, Robert
Delaney was locked up in the Sixth Station
Albert Marengo, dangerous and suspicious
character, was locked up in the Central sta
ton.
John Kelly was locked up in the Central
Station, charged with being a dangerous anc
suspicious character.
Two tierces of lard, supposed to have beer
stolen, were found by the officer IN Water
street, between Julia and ST. Joseph.
On the charge of having burgIarized J
Casineels residence, No. 81 burgundy street
Mike Gibbons, alias Owen, alias Irish Mike
was locked up in the Central Station
At Jerry Donovan S residence, No. 632 Good,
children street, a coal oil lamp exploded. The
flames however, were extinguished without
damage.
The residents of the Third District that
the contractor has grossly neglected his duty
and the streets, cutters and street crossings
bear witness of the same.
Those who have visited Mrs. Ormsby at the
Parish Prison have doubts as to her sanity,
and express the opinion that her lady friends
should visit her in this her hour of trouble.
At 8 o'clock Wednesday night, at her
parents residence, 347 Royal street, Sdonia
Nador, aged two and a half years. was bitten
by vicious dog. The animal, at the request
Of the owner, was shot by Officer Bird.
At 10 80 o'clock Yesterday morning a negro
named John 2. Knott died suddenly at No. 26
Front street, at the time the charity wagon
was arriving to convey him to the Charity
Hospital. in sick and destitute condition.
The body was then removed to the Third
Precinct Station, where the coroner and city
physician held an inquest and returned a
verdict of delrium trenens
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ST CHARLES-Wm B Street. Ark: M Glib
son. Chi ago; F E Lund. Boston; VIM Whal-
Ing, Chicago: Jas b Eads, Miss Andrews, Col
Andrews. Hon G Cochran: Chas Rogers. A
2 skidmore; Port Eads: D 'rton. J Fl Osborn,
Fall River, Mass T G lh"un. Atlanta; II VI
Palmer. savannah: r Gregg. Cincinnati b s.
Sterling. Fl O born. p Hu but. New York;
Welcome, Sine, New York d s Moore, Chi
Gago; Jn4 G Hunter Monte merry: Charles W
,.CI ~ HOTEL A Eaton. DR. John Giles,
n miississippi Richard X Wallace Chicago, G n
lett and wife. st. Louis: W Boyd and wife, Gil
mer: E J Bryan. Grainwood:, @ r Wolf. st
Louis: Il g Dickinson city: Miss Nora Dunn.
W Z Meek Mississippi; W Robinson. Texas
l. Alex Berard. Natchitoches; 7 NJ Favre. Pearl
ingtOn.
ST. JAMES HOTEL-R N Taylor. Philadel-
phia: Miss Kate Mitchell. Mobile: NJ Ray. city:
Geo II Woods, Indianapolis; Thos MontgOm-
cry. Saml s Jones. Ne York: y Houston,
Norfolk: P Gibson. Galveston; F Tompkins,
Philadelphia; G s kennard. Alabama; Rob't W
S"hnheld. Savannah.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
THE REP UBLiCAN CAUCUS.
The Republicans In Eager Search OF
Principles with which to 30 He
fore the People.
IN. Y, Herald

IN Y. Herald
WASHINGTON. April The caucus of Re-
publican Senator'S and Representatives
which is to be held if the party can be got
together, early this week, is not only to select
a Congressional committee, but also to confer
about the platform for the fall elections At
this meeting the President is likely tn receive
lively overhauing, the propensity to criti-
else his course and his Cabinet in secret ses-
sions having increased since Senator Howe
made his speech in open Senate and so little
came of it.
The Republicans are little at loss for
principles with which to go before the peo-
pie. They need A new set, but do not like the
idea OF adopting them. A good many of them
seem to believe that it would be good thing
to concentrate their efforts on abuse of the
President, but the cooler heads object that
while this would be proper thing to do, it is
doubtful how much it would help to carry the
elections, because there is growing suspi-
cion that the people rather like the Presi-
a difference Of opinion between Eastern and
Western Republicans that it is generally adj
mitted that nothing must be said about it.
I" Let every one make it his own fight in his
own district On this subject" is the word
Two or three efforts have been made to
unite the party on the tariff and in opposi-
ton to all reform or change in this matter,
but here it, too, threatens 10 split open il any
attempt is made to tie it up.
On the great question OF internal improve
ments the party is pretty well united, but the
party leaders see that i'm this period Of econo-
my and reform and general poverty this is
not good iseue to put prominently forward.
The gallant and battle stained old Repub-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
CAPITOL NOTES,

Registrar Landry has information that the
work Of redistricting the city has been com
pleted. He is informed, also, by the Secretary
Of State that the order for the new registra.
ton books has been given, and that they will
be by the t Rrox9 when the
voters OF the city will be taken.
The Secretary of State on yesterday re-
ceived the returns of election from the town
OF Vienna, Lincoln parish, at which fifty-five
votes were cast, and at which there were
twenty-three candidates in the field. Mr.. S.
was elected marshal, and the following were
elected councilmen: N. B. Knoll, j. J. Neil
son, Max. Teazel, w. B. Mattox, Sam Bards-
dale and A. r. Knowles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
THE TOURO CLAIM.
Deposition Of r. A. vVOOlney, Clerk OF tine
Unit ed states Circuit Court.

Deposition Of #. A. WOO1ney, clerk Oh inc
United states circuit Court.
United States Commissioner and Notary
Public w. H. Seymour resumed, yesterday,
the taking of dispositions in the case o. the
claim OF the city of New Orleans against the
United States government Tor $50, 400. for the
destruction while in possession OF the United
States troops, of the Toaro Almshouse.
Mr.. Francis A. Woolaey, clerk Of the United
States Circuit Cont, deposed that he at the
time of the fire lived within three and half
blocks from the Touro Almshouse; that he
heard the cry Of fire as he was sitting in his
room, and that when he got to the scene about
one-haF Of the building was on fire. He saw
fremen making efforts TO put the fire out, but
that somebody cried out that there was pow
der in the building, and that created a panic.
He knew that for some time prior to the fire
the building had been occupied by the United
States troops, and the next time he saw it
after the fire, a day or two, the interior of the
building was entirely burned and the larger
portion of the walls had fallen. In his judy
ment the United States government should
pay the loss OF the building.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
RREvITIEs,

Already the ladies are preparing their
toilettes for the coming race week
The latest slang expression extant here
abouts is. PUT 1t in a cream cheese can and
smoke it,"
The drives out of our city are now in fine
condition, and of an evening hundreds of
private teams can be seen speeding upon
them.
Fourth District, preceded by fine drum
corps, paraded our streets yesterday, and
halted in front of our Office to give US sere-
made, for which we return thanks. The com
pany Is Differed as follows: Captain Oscar
Haltotf; first lieutenant, Cashier Muller;
second lieutenant Jacob Stringer; third lieu
tenant, August Steirwald.
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lican party" does not seem to most Of the
politicians, here sufficiently promising
Watchwnrd to stand alone. In this dilemma
me southern question is the only one which
the general Republican mind thinks prom
rebellion and hoist the lloody shirt Unfor-
tunately there are no outrages nowadays, but.
there Is hope that the Southern claims bust
ness, the rebel debt the Doorkeeper scandal
RACES will carry the party safely through
what is privately acknowledged to be a very
tight place.
The Democrats have not got 50 far az a cau-
Gus vet. but they are not much better off than
the Republicans. They have not SO manv
close districts as their opponents, and are
naturally more cheerful.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
BAL ANN ONIA.

srhe ammonia factory OF the New Orleans
Gas COMPANY was again complained Of yes
teraay by petition to the City Council, and
On the mstter being referred to the commit
tee to which the matter had been referred
when the first complaint was made, Mr. Nc
CafYrey took the floor to request that there
be no delay In the Investigation OF the COM
mittee, who should be requested to report at
the next meeting. Mr. Mccartney said that
although the owners OF the factory had
promised faithfully to the committee not to
proceed with the manufacture oil ammonia
Mnul certain changes recommended ny
the Board of Health had been wrought In
the establishment, they had never ceased a
single day to rarry on the manufacture q tae
chemical, the stencil resulting therefrom oe.
ing, II any hing, worse than ever, MAKING IL
m intolerahle nuisance, driving people Folii
the neighbophood ana making properly a.
most val,ieless He asserted that what he
said on the subject was the result OF MS per,
BOnal experience and observation. He asked
that the CUanciI take some step either abol-
iBhing the nuisance chaTHcttsist1cs Oh the lac-
tory Or continuing its existence, for IN the
latter case the residents and property holders
would seek other recourse to abate 1t after
having exhausted their search for a remedy
at the City Hail. Mr.. McCaIrey indulged in
other REMARKS taking the occasion to charge
E00 OWUtES bl Gkic ihCUoiy OAohAS-
their promises to the committee.
Mr.. Cavanac replied, as one OF tho members
OF the committee, that his object in moving
the reference was t. arrive ut the true condi-
tion of affairs. for he WAS not satisfied that
the promises given had been broken.
1t Ia to be supposed that the present In
vestigation will be a thorough one, and that
the vexed question will thereafter be finally
set at rest.
We forgot to say, that in his remarks Mr..
Mccartney charged that the factory had been
erected without the sanction OF the City
Council, and hence its simple existence was d
violation Of the city ordinances
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
Black snake or BLOOD.

At about o'clock on Wednesday evening a
difficulty took place OH Coliseum street, Sc
tween Bellecastle and Valmont, between two
youths named Walter Halter and Walter
shot in the forehead and slightly wounded,
with pistol In the hands of the former AS
the pistol used was a boys pistol, and loaded
with bird-shot, Blood's wounds are very
slight. 1t appears the boys had killed a
snake. and as both had taken equal part In
DISCRIMINATING the reptile both claimed the
carcass. Halter not being able to gain pos
session by argument, rushed into the house
and getting pistol, shot Blood as above
stated and then ran off.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
lima DE MURsKA.

This distinguished cantatrice has consented
to give two more concerts in this city prior
to her departure for the North. The an
nouncement will be gratifying to large
number OF our people, and the more SO be-
cause the programme for each entertainment
has been we'll selected and is full of gems of
the masters. Not the least interesting of
these selections will be the entire "mad
scene" of Lucia di Lammermoor," which
will be sung by lima de Murska at the con-
cert this evening, and which in itself should
be an attraction. Brignoli, Susini, Maxim and
HILL the excellent pianist, will also appear in
each vocal and instrumental concert.
In order to afford everybody an opportuni-
ty to attend the farewell de Murska entertain
ment on Saturday, at the matinee the general
price of admission to the Varieties will be
fifty cents, and fifty cents extra for reserved
seats.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Colville Folly Company will appear
again tonight in Extravaganza
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-12

NEW STATIONERY SToRE.-The store la.ely
occupied by Mr. Harrington. 14s Canal street.
nextto kreeger's glove store is to be refltted
and occupied In a few days by our enterprisine
young friend. Mr.. James H. Black Mr.. Black
has for a number Of years filed a position in
one OF our largest book and stationery houses.
and during that time drew around him, by his
pleasant manners and accommodating DISPOSE
ton. as manifested by his polite attention to
customers. many warm friends. W have no
doubt in this new departure he will reap a fl, !
share of the public patronage. which he richly
0eserNaH
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Yesterdays TEMPERATURES.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 5 As p. M, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo 100, Cincinnati 65. Davenport 81, Du-
%, Lacrosse 81, Leavenworth 49, Louisville
GU, Memphis SO, Nashville So, New Orleans 76,
Omaha 66, Plttsburg GO, Shreveport ~, St
Louis 6s, st. Paul Sc, Vicksburg 70. Yankton
%. ID 63. Augusta H. Corseana 10, Key West
81, Mobile 79, Montgomery 49, Savannah rs.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
corrected daily by l.. Frigerio. No. 50 Ohartres
street,
Thursday, April ii. sam. 2p.m. 6p.m
thermometer. ... So 40 76
Barometer. ......... 1886 1890 1855
Prevailing winds-North, northwest and
west.
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NEW ORLEANS
NATIONAL BANK,
No. 81 Camp Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
THE NEW FOUR PER CENT GOLD BOND.

NEW ORLEANS. April 6. 1873
This bank is authorized by the Treasury De-
partnent to offer for sale and receive subscrip-
lions for the per cent funded loan of the
United States. In denominations Of $50. $780, $500
and upwards, at par and accrued interest in
coin.
The bonds are redeemable July 1. 1907, and
bear interest. payable quarterly. ON the first
day OF January, Aprit. July and October of each
year. and are exempt from the payment OF taxes
or duties to the United States. as we'll as from
taxation In any form by or under State. NUM-
cipal or local authority. AID will be issued In
registered or coupon bonds. as preferred.
The interest ON the registered bonds will be
paid by check. issued by the Treasurer OF the
United States to the order of the holder and
mailed to his address.
orders by Mail Will Receive Prompt At.
tentiOn. Full gntOr ma, lon Given upon.
Application. Correspondence Invited.
apt I'm A. BALDWIN. President.
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Guilty took place at the shoe store, No. 119 st.
Louis street between Francis Schall and his
wife, which terminated in the former cutting
the latter in the face with shoemaker's
knife from the forehead down to the chin
The knife in its passage severed the left eye.
The accused, after committing the deed, at
tempted to make his escape, but was arrested
and locked up in the Third Precinct Station
The wounded woman was taken to the Chart
ty Hospital, where her wound was examined
by DR.. Miles, who pronounced it dangerous.
The cause Of the difficulty arose from the
fact that the husband believed his wife un-
faithful