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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

This Is an association of capitalists formed
for the purpose Of com plotting that portion Of
the New Orleans Pacific Railway leading from
this city to Shreveport and Marshall. which is
not now constructed. We understand that this
company is amply able to do the work required
and that the convict labor Of the State Feni-
tentiary, which. under the superintendence of
Major Sam James. has been employed on this
road during the past three and half years.
will be continued on the same line. The fol
lowing are the names Of the gentlemen who
were yesterday chosen as directors Of the Con-
struction Company. The president, Mr.. e. ID.
Frost, was formerly the superintendent of the
Jackson Railroad, is an experienced man in
that line and enjoys the confidence Of the COM
mereia community:
f. u. Frost, D resident: B. w Taylor A. Bald
win. Victor Never, Theodore Hellman. David
Urquhart Carl Kohn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

The match for the company trophy. a silver
pitcher. now held by Company O. Washington
Artillery. will take place at the Crescent City
Rifle Park on Sunday next. Tho Washington
Artillery. Continental Guards. Louisiana Field
Artillery, Crescent Rifles and the Second Regi
ment will compete. Each team shall consist Of
five members: fifteen shots to he fired ut 200
Yards range of hand. The prize must be won
three times before 1t becomes personal prop
erty Tho match will inaugurate the formal
opening of tho shooting Park. which has been
put In first class order. All the targets ranges.
sights. etc. have been retouched, and every
thing done by Mr. Marquee, the superntend-
emit to make the park a fRvorite rendezvous for
our crack shots.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
RREvITsES,

Something ought to be paid that gent who
makes morning hideOus with Fresh pies and
pound cakel'' He Is up with the lark. and in
stentorian notes endeavors to make everybody
else get up with him.
Messrs. NJ + Dunn h Bro, stat'oners and
printers No. 70 Camp street. have issued their
calendar for the year 1879 " is neatly gotten
no in clear and well chosen type On the re-
verse ls map OF Louisiana showing the looa-
ton of the New Orleans Pacific railway.
Canal street yesterday afternoon was crowded
with people, and each show window had its own
little crowd of spectators. The dancing mechan
articles de Paris each gathered admirers. In
no city on this side Of the water are the show
windows such an interesting feature as In New
Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
POLICE BOARD.

The Board OF Police Commissioners met last
night ut their rooms In tho Central Station.
Mayor l. W Patton in the chair and q quorum
of the commissioners present.
Patrolman r sheFidan Second Precinct made
his debut before the board on the charge Of
neglect of duty, AMI was reprimanded.
Patrolman w. MC4}auley made graceful bow
before the commissioners on the charge OF sit
ting down and sleeping on his beat. Five days
pay was MeCauley's reward
Patrolman W. Mullen. Third Precinct, gave
up one days pay for forgetting bis police whistle
and leaving hts beat to go and get II.
Patrolman Thos. Burnett. Fifth Precinct faced
the board on the charge of getting drunk and
firing off his revolver. A loss Of five days pay
Was his reward.
Patrolman NJ Kenney. Fifth Precinct for
failing to report al roll call, fined two days
pay.
Fatrolman L. A Fisk Fifth Precinct for
drunkenness was fined ton days pay.
Patrolman WaltersHeffron was reprimanded
for sitting down on his beat.
ratrolman L. W. Armstrong Sixth Precinct.
was locked two DAYS pay for sitting down and
sleeping on his heat
Patrolman J. ?. Hubert. Sixth Precinct for
sitting down and sleeping on his beat was fined
Patrolman N. Gchnon, Sixth Precinct Case
continued.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
A BR0GAN sHoE AND HAT.
The Relics Lett by Pat. COnnOrs 10 fell
the Tale Of His Unnatural neafh

Monday afternoon Officer Sheedy of the Har
Dor Station, reported having found on the river
bank, opposite post Is, buried partly In the
mud, one shoe and black felt hat
He also discovered floating In the river a
brown overcOat and pair OF black pants, trat
before he could rec yer them, two men rowed
no in n skiff. captured them. and then rowed
across the river.
The shoe. a large brogan. and the ha'. black
teIf, with a pr al brim, was taken to the Harbor
Station by the officer.
Yesterday n gentleman called Mt the Station
and Identified the hat and shoe as having been
worn by man named Pat Connors who has
bnen missing from his boarding house since
Sunday afternoon.
A reporter Of the DEMOCRAT. in hopes of oh
tanning further particulars OF the m ysterious
disappearance OF Connors repaired to the
house No. 68 Girod street whore be had boarded
since his arrival in the city, and interrogated
the proprietress with the following effect:
He was twenty two years of age. Ave feet
eleven Inches high, aud was n fine looking
young man, and loved him like my own son
He arrived In this city from Ireland last june
and since that time has made my house his
home.
Two weeks ago he m ade up his mind to GO
on u plantation, ana his brothers tried to per
suade him not to go. he was sick. but he
would not listen 70 their request and went any
how. He did not stay but week. and then
came back
Last sunday evening he came into the house
and Complained of being sick. and i tried to
persuade him tn go to bed but he would not
After talking to me for short while he
started out and vent in the direction OF the
river. Isent n party to watch him. but he had
gotten out Of sight. We have never laid eyes on
him since: but / never thought he would kill
himself There was no cauee for it save his Ill
health: his brothers were we'll to do, and they
gave him oil the money he required
He received letter not long since from Ire
land, and perhaps that might have brought him
some bad news which preyed upon his mind
am mighty sorry he's gone, for he was fine
young man. and since he has been missing |
have not silent wink. He was no kin to me-
yet | loved him and treated him az | did my
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
History Of an Ant Community,

Popular Science Monthly
Like Sir John lubbock the eminent French
chemist. Berthelot, devotes much of his leisure
time to studying the ways of ants. He has
for years closely observed an ant-hlI, which
at first presented the form Of little conical
htlock, peOpled by thousands OF inhabitants.
The history OF this community, as recorded
by Berthelot, has striking resemblance to
human history-the same arts Of peace and
war, the same distinctions of classes, the
same fluctuations of fortune. The ants excel
as hunters, as marauders; they have among
them skilled architects, thrifty housewives
Division OF labor Is enforced There are
civilized ants and barbarians The warriors
despise the toll and dTudgery of civil life, and
they delight In making set raids, TAX ing num-
bers OF prisoners and reducing them to servi-
tude. While their betters are taking their
walks abroad, or carrying on their wars, the
slaves care for the young, and attend to the
household affairs and economies. It is inter
estng to observe them while engaged In build
ing. There are superintendents of work. and
there are simple workers. Sometimes the
latter make mistakes, for instance suppose
they have to build an arch, they make an
error in determining the proper curve. But
when the superintendent comes he notices the
mistake, pulls down the faulty piece Of ma
sorry, and corrects the error.
When M. Berthelot first saw this ant city IL
had already been in existence for some Years
and was In the high tide Of prosperity Ten
years later it sent out q colony, which settled
at the foot OF a young oak, distant few mo
ters from the mother city. This colony, at
first weak and occupying but little ground,
increased year by year, The war Of 1870 for
a while interrupted the course OF M Berthe
lots researches but on the return Of peace
there was new surprise The mother city
was now in state Of decline, but the colony
was thriving wonderfully In the old home
there were but few births and few fruitful
unions; the number of inhabitants had grown
less, and the survivors were careless of their
dwellings,. The colony has now become the
principal city; 1t has sent out sub colony,
city Is compared by NJ. Bertbelot to Babylon.
with its thriving neighbor cities Of Seleuca
and Ctesphnn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

We are pleased to hear that our worthy
friends OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton arctic offer our citizens an entertainment Mt
GrunewaId hall on Thursday evening December
DC. This association. through the active work
Of Its relief committee during the late cpl
demie has made record for full hearted sym
pathy and benevoence that merits a generous
response TO any appeals 1t may make in fur
therance Of it, noble and Christian work.
grand vocal and Instrumental concert undsr
the direction Of one of our most eminent lead
ers. the programme classic and popular. the
parts generously nled by some Of the leading
amateur talent Of our city. will be the attrac-
ton. to which we know our citizens will respond
by a crowded house. We hear the proceeds are
intended to furnish the rooms Of the associa-
ton No. ~ Camp street thus Offering an at
tractive resort TO our citizens and visitors to our
CITY
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
THE BENNER BALE.

Yesterday. Mt o'clock o. M. the Cotton Ex-
change presented quite lively appearance.
Many Of our citizens and merchants eongre-
gated there to witness the sale OF the cotton
bale received from Memphis the proceeds of
which were to he devoted TO the relief Of the
family Of the late Lieut.. Benner who fell n
victim TO his devotion TO the cause Of charity in
coming South In command Of the steamer
Chambers to bring aid and succor to the yellow
fever sufferers.
Messrs. Hoey. Macon Il O'Connor presided
az aueioneers. and with their well known dig
nifty and grace OBLIGATED at this grateful festival
Of charity.
The bids were opened by Col. W. M. Owen nj
$500. and after an exciting joust Of liberal offers
the now holy Representative If grateful remem-
hrancna known az the Bonner bale was award
ed to the first bidder and Mr. d. A. Given At the
price Of 1910 tone thousand three hundred and
ten dollarsl. The money will be forwarded I'm
mediately by the secretary of the Cotton Ex-
change to the widow OF the deceased hero
The cotton bale will be sent without delay to
Galveston, there TO be resold and we hope that
II will bring good price In our sister city
From thence It will go on the same GRAND to
other Southern exchanges, and will as we hope
gather during its presentations many more
valuable contributions to repay In n small way
a debt OF gratitude that never can be cancelled.
We congratulate our New Orleans merchants
upon the splendid showing made by them yes
terday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
AMUSEME NTS.
THE CHIMES or NORMANDY.

Had the Adah Richmond party made their
debut here In The Chimes of Normandy" 1t Is
our belief that II would have been to their ad
vantage. u is superior in at least two respects
to La Parichole," 1t Is Of higher order of
opera and replete with delightful melodies.
and we might add it runs on charming plot
The singers OF the company have also wider
field to display their voices.
Last evening The Chimes were sung to a
brilliant assemblage, the feshion of New Or
leans being fully represented
The company Is evidently a we'll trained one
and Mt the risk OF being nonCtonous we must
compliment the managers again upon the
smopthncss and evenness Of their productions.
These qualities In u performances frequently
cover a multitude Of sins.
Barring some deficiencies the opera was
handsomely presented. Miss Richmond Is q
sprlghtly and lively serpolette, but never loud
In tact the same can be said Of the entire COM
panv becoming Germaue was Miss Winston
md Mr.. Hamilton q very good Marquis he M
tTo Mr.. Hamilton possesses fine deep BARI
tone voice which he uses to the best advantage
IN he lower ind middle registers and ac,s with
dignity and ability. In Mr.. A. y. Bell we found
m eSee lent interpreter Of the part Of tho miser
gave unmstakahla signs Of satisfaction by the
on o. es they asked Of several OF the songs
At the matinee to dry and at night also the
CHI mes of Normandy" will be presented for
We had almost forgotten TO sqy that the cos
tunes in this opera ara remarkably fresh and
neat, and ~ we'll to pay n compliment to the
troupe for the correct manner In which NIL the
ensembles were rendered. Tomorrow GIrode-
Girofa.
GEO. RoNIFAGE
makes his appearance IN Sunday next In the
splendid military drama OF the Soldiers
Trust
TONY pENIER.
We had the pleasure Of hearing from Tony
Deniets Humpty Dumpty troupe, now playing
In Mobile, where on the openi ng night $500 were
taken at the door to see the fun offered by the
company.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Nick Roberts Humpty Dumpty company la
still playing at the Academy.
THE VARIETIES.
The opening Of the Varieties will take paes
on Monday next, The Union Square Combina-
tion will then present for the hrst time In New
Orleans Sardou's Moth r and Son" Seats can
be secured fl We days In advance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

Gus Haig tramp, was locked up In the
Third station charged with malicious mischief
Oscar Phllirs WIS run into the Central Sta
ton on the charge Of being Juvenile yagrant
Lloyd Sullivan, Marshall Carter and Thomas
Flanagan were lodged the In Seventh Station.
charged with vagrancy.
A negro named George Washington is held
O prisoner In the Fifth Station. charged by O.
Raymond with larceny.
Knowingly having stolen property In his pos
session Is he charge Sergeant Gilbert made
against a youth named Joe Thomas.
J. B. Dorsey caused the arrest Of James Pres
ton, whom he charges with breaking and enter
Ing his house with malicious intent
Monday evening n carpenter named Michael
Cahiil fell from u ladder ut the house No. lG6
Melpomene street. and was injured about the
breast.
At 6 o'clock last evening n coal oil lamp OK
ploded at Mrs N STILES domicila, No, lbs
Howard street The flames were extinguished
with slight damage.
Eddy ateeles legs went back on him. and a
police officer thought he was drunk and run
him into tho Central Station. Judge Sheehan
will have to be the referee In this case.
Charles Collins could not explain his presence
Mt o'clock, Tuesday morning. on the prem ises
corner Of Cont and Decatur streets. and re-
tired into the Third Station on the long charge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
BOUND TO DIE.


At 10 o'clock yesterday morning a oolored girl
named Margaret Maielleur. aged fourteen
years. WAS sacrificed by fire at her parents dom
icile. No. 1t9 Claiborne. between Duman and st.
Philip streets.
The girl was standing near the fire place
when her skirts were famed into the blaze. As
soon as she discovered herself to be on fire. she
rushed out Of the room into the hall, crying for
assistance,
But before succor arrived she was enveloped
In the flames. and by the time help came she
was burned n almost 70 eraekilng Mhat re-
and a physician summoned Upon arriving
the doctor did everything In hi, power to re-
lieve her PAIN but expressed the opinion that
she WAS bound to die
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

Yesterday afternoon United States District
Attorney Leonard appeared in open court be-
fore Judge Billings and made a motion that n
writ Of habeas corpus dd festifcjendum issue.
directing the Marshal to take the body OF
Hornsby out OF prison on the ground that,
being summoned to appear as a witness before
the Circuit Court OF the United States. his
presence was required In that capacity
J. r. Hornsby. az will be seen by the report In
another column. was on Monday locked up on
q charge OF threats and intimidation growing
out Of the election In Naehitoches parish. He
was justice Of the peace then. and
caused the arrest of Dr. Seruggs and others,
who have already given bond before the United
States commissioner here for their appear
ance.
After the Judge had granted the writ and It
was served upon Mr. Remy Clark, keeper of the
Parish Prison, that gentleman exhibited the
commitment or warrant under which he held
Hnrnsby from the parish of Natehitoches.
The presence of Hornsby In the United States
Circuit Court was required as stated In the
motion. for the purpose Of hearing him testify
before the Gran Jury relative to the late cleo
ton. Although Mr.. Remy CLARK produced
Hornshy In court his testimony was not taken.
and be was escorted back to the Parish Prison
like writ was asked for and obtained re-
uuirng the sheriff to produce the body Of JAS
II. Aston In court to testify before the Grand
Jury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

BY virtue Of bench warrant from Natchi-
toches Aid i. A. McDonogh arrested Hornshy
tho Individual who made the affidavit before tho
United States Court against the Natohitoches
prisoners.
Tho charge against aim Is assault and battery
II being questionable ma to whether the charge
was sufficient to hold him. Aid McDonogh ap-
peared before Judge Mtenberger and swore
out an affidavit. charging him with being a
fugitive from justice On this charge he was
arraigned before the recorder and remauded to
the Parish Prison 10 await the arrival Of tho
sharfm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

There was meeting last evening Of the com
mttee Of fifteen, selected from the Stock ES-
change. Cotton Exchange and Funding Board
to take into consideration the matter OF our
State credit. Tho object Of the meeting was to
map out a course to pursue looking towards a
remedy for the depreciation Of our State bonds.
The matter IL one Of tho greatest Importance
to our people and the action of the committee
will be watched with much interest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

As will doubtless be remembered, some time
ago there was mention made Of the drawing of
prize OF $4,000 by Mrs. Uthoff. wife OF The
wel-known furniture dealer, who had pur-
chased ticket In the Louisiana Lottery. Az
was stated at the time, the lady had forgotten
where she had laid the ticket, and only
some weeks since discovered It, Yesterday her
husband. Mr.. UthCff. sold the long look ed for
ticket to a broker on Carondelet street Tor
f25, 900
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

At quarter past 2 o'clock aEt night FIRE
broke out In the Fortress domlcie OF the
Claiborne School located Mt the corner of
Claiborne street and Carondelet walk.
The property. which was owned by the city
and occupied by the Fortress Mrs. Albert Gull
bertson. was damaged to the amount of $780,
The fire was caused by q defective due. The
property was uninsured. The alarm was turn
cock and Vigilant 2 while en- route to the Are
fell through the bridge ut the corner Of st. Ann
and Claiborne streets andRlightly injured their
horses. II appears that the bridge was under
going repairs aud the city had removed the
planks. but had failed to place light to give
warning as is CUSTOMARY
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
Crooked C0v0lI.

At twenty minutes to 8 O'Clock last night ut
the corner OF Constance and Philip streets.
a negro named Robert Carroll was arrested by
Officer Kropp and locked up In tho Sixth Sta
ton. charged with having bolt Of calico and
five boxes, containing one dozen spools OF cot
ton each. in his possession. supposed to have
been stolen Carroll first aad. when interro-
gated. that he had purchased the articles and
then subsequently stated that be found them
Carrols crooked yarn led TO his being collarsd
by the officer and marched into auod.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
DEMOCRAT, NEsDAY DECEMBER 49, 1878

Patrolman r. Knapp. Sixth Precinct. sat down
on bis beat and was reprimanded.
Parolman f. Howard of the Harbor Pre-
cinct charged with neglect OF duty and obtain
ing money under false p1 etences from II. New
gaes was dismissed the force
J. W. Schmidt was given fifteen days leave of
absence.
Supernumerary M. Hennessey for physical
disability was dropped from the rolls
f. Hawkins resigned the force.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
FI1ty new FIsyNI NIHHDH Ut tTWHtWtIH HUI,
TElTONIA INSURANCE COMPANY.

Az some names had been omitted yesterday
Ia the publication of the list Of directors Of this
prosperous institution. we publish to-day the
full list Of directors elected on Monday to serve
during the ensuing year:
a. Elmer Bader. FL Buddig. E. r Cottraux.
+. DelBondio jos. Dreyfus, NJ. Frank. Il,
Frank, h Frotechar Il. 4. Gogreve. s. Gumbel.
Julius keiffer. J. II Keller, Hy. Iochte, @. H.
Miller. Philip Meyer John Nelson. Frank Ro-
der J. Z. Rengstorf J. Fl Rareehide. r. Rick
ert. VIM: B. Schmidt, ii. Schulze. Louis
Schwarz. Y. Wessenbarh
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
Held Up and Robbed.

Last evening q man named Harry Geisler
called at the Central Station and stated
that Mt half-past . O'Clock last night three
men held him up ut Woods Cotton Press. cor
nsr of Canal and Robertson streets, and robbed
him OF silver w itch gold chain and locket and
his hat. After committing the robbery one Of
them kicked him in the stomach and ran away.
He left description OF the men with the police.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

At Gas Yesterday morning a man named John
Hessler, white, native Of France. while com
the river by the stage plank eareening under
bin. He would have been drowned save for the
promptness Of Officer CleW, Of the Harbor Pre-
cnct, who pulled him out OF the river by means
al q hrnnn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

The epidemic having caused pecunisry dis
rome street. have greatly reduced their prices
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

PAY YOUR STATE TAXES AND SAVE
PENALTIES

Delightful stories for the young and enter
tanning reading for the old will be sacrificed
Monday evening at auction. Drop In at No. iT
Canal street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

The best and purest medicine In the mar
ket for fever and ague Is Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
THE STATE CREDIT.

The largest selection Of musical Instruments
at Grunewald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

Tho most excellent attributes to the SUCCESS
of q class hotel are courteous treatment a
well appointed cujsue, and we'll furnished
rooms, You can find all these Mt tbs Colonnads
Hotel In Philadelphia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

steinway and Knabe pianos at Grunewald
Hall,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

DELINQUENT LICENSE AND CAPITAL
TAX DUE THE STATE WILL BE SUED FOR
DECEMBER 70.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

The largest selection of musical instruments
at Grunewald Hall
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
ported will be promptly Investigated. and the
offender punished

SUB TREASURY RECEIPTS.
The following are the receipts at the sub
treasury office for Tuesday:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

Largest stock Of music In the South at Grune-
wald Hall
FOUR PER CENT PENALTY ON STATE
TAXES JANUARYI