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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-20
Pho MONO.

A visit to the Cathedral yesterday evening
showed that the work OF decorating the church
is nearly completed. Mr.. Legras the artistic. has
made quite a tasteful and appropriate dlspo-
sition of the heavy mourning draperies. fringed
with gold, hung under the upper CALLER les: at
intervals he has placed several coats. farms.
whose variegated appearance relieves the SOM
bre tints of the funeral tokens.
The catafaldue needed only to be draped and
deeoratei, and stands. full ly thirty feet high, in
the middle aisle.
Mr.. Humbrecht had already completed the
painting of the numberless coats Of arms de-
signs and alegorical drawings, which will be
hung everywhere; there are fully 600 OF these
drawings.
The platform from which orations will be de-
Ivered after the mass is entirely constructed
and ornhmented.
II the clerk OF the weather" would close up
his water valves to-day and give US o bright
sunshiny day he will deserve the thanks end
leans. who are on the tiptoe Of excl ement and
interest to witness the grand memorial celebfa-
ton in honor OF the holy and venerable Pon'if,
Pins the Ninth.
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CONTESTED ELECTIONs.

The Senate Elections Con- nittee had under
consideration last night the cases of Wales
VS.. Wakefield and Moore VS. Gage.
The counsel for Mr.. Wakefield presented
lengthy brief. which the committee took under
advisem emit and the last named case came up
for argument.
Mr.. Moore. on his own behalf then offered
what WIS pronounced by all who heard him. a
remarkably able argument. replete with logic
and eogent reasoning. He reviewed ell of the
English cases, pointing out in clear and
elections Ii England where the peoplS,vote
at the "hustings.'' ripu u0ce at n fixed
hour, and where the cote rarely exceeded.
in the cases cited. twenty, five votes
this country. where the distinguishing feature
is secrecy, and where. not knowing for whom
u vote is cast. the same actual notice at the
polls cannot be given, hence the ruling III
America that constructive or presumptiye
notice will suffice.
He then took up all the contested election
cases IN Congress. where the disability arose
from disloyalty, and showed that there was
no analogy between them and the case at
issue. In tho former class of casss the dis
loyal candidate was not declared by the law
Ineligible 1t simply required that before
entering upon tho discharge OF the duties
Of his eof1ice he should take u certain
oath: that his inability TO take that
ubGl Hta uVb I6HAsI Gb NpbtS ta~b ibt
him blank. but simply resulted In n failure to
elect. That in the case at issue 1t was differ
emit. The constitutional article invoked in
this contest declared Ineligible any one IN the
Ing been interpreted by the courts TO mean
Capable Of receiving votes That there was
u vast distinction between being constitution
ally ineligible and personal, edisqualifled.. ln
receiving votes; in the latter he Is capable Of
receiving the votes but disqualified from hold
ing the office. This proposition was very for
chilly presented. and made quite an impress
sion on The committee.
Mr., Ray, who appears for the eontestee Ia
to answer Mr.. Moore on Wednesday night at
7 o'clock and Mr.. Jonas u reply to him on be-
half Of Mr.. Moore
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The polk investigation.

WASHINGTON Feb 1g.-The Investigation Of
the charges against Doorkesper Polk was con-
tinued to-day. d. A. Bacon stated he and Hayne
each paid TO Polk $40 90. which he undelsto d
was to go to Duffy. shortly before these charge 9
were made Polk paid the money back to him.
after having previously told him not to pay
Duffy any more money. as he had got Duffy
fixed at st4oo.
NJ. j. Flanagan. who s on the soldiers roll
stated his military career consisted Of ninety
days service in the militia.
RI. j. Schnlthiss, w. y. Dulin and w. M. Pat
ton also testified TO being on the soldiers roll,
but were never In the Union army during the
war Of the rebellion
u. W. Knight was on the soldiers roll, but not
disabled in the late war; stated that he had not
received pay for portion OF tho time during
which be had served. and that Col. Polk told
him this happened through mistake.
A. w. Hicks messenger for the Committee on
Military Affairs. stated that he never was sworn
In. and is on no regular roll, he was put on
duty by Gen. Banning, and hopas to reaeive his
pay through the generosity OF Congress. He
served in O similar way during the last Con-
greHs, and was paid by resolution OF the
Dol. Polk about the matter: he had some eonver-
sation with Donovan, the Assistant Deorkeeper,
who told him to keep right on. 1t would be all
right in the end.
Rufus II. Polk testified that he is anitor and
has charge of the laborers. Some OF the men
on the lahorera' roll have others to do their
work, and pay about $40 or slb per month. He
has an assietant, who is on the labosers' roll
and receives laborets pay. He found that as
sistant there when he came into Office.
The committee ut this point adjourned.
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THE HALrlMORE SCHOOL HOARD.
A DIsgracefHl scandal GonCernIng the
appointment Of Teachers.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 1p-What promises TO prove
q serious scandal was partly DEVELOPED Mt n
meeting Of the City Council last night. an orr
dinance providing for certain changes in the
manner Of electing public school commission
ers was under discussion when Prof. Toney
made some startling allegations.
Briefly he intimated that the School Board as
mt present const ttuted would, when acts Of It's
members we're laid before the public, present a
one instance bed had been fitted up In a
sehool-honse. lights had been seen there at
plight; and that in another case divorced, lady
and that she was now in q delicate state Of
health.
Tpneys remarks produced a decided sensation,
and the session was protrasted to very late
hour. He declined to give names or proofs,
charges, and could give names and particulars
TO the council Ia Joint convention. Mr.. Toney
is professor Of chemistry, and stands well in
this community. Some interesting develop
r1ents are looked for to-day,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
FANNY DAVENPORT.

".plnue" was presented for the second time
last evening at the Varieties Theatre by Days
combination to another large audience, among
which the elegance and refinement Of the city
was handsomely represented.
The play has the quality Of improving on aes
auantanee and whilst It ts OF the highly sensh-
tienal order. under the delicate pen OF its au--
thor the drama is,vrougbt out in language and
situations that entitle 1t to be called probably
tho only polite sensational play that we have
Even the otherwise brutal scene Of the second
tabeauy-wheretn the necessities Of tbs situa-
frew to the grounds toned down In the action
IN q manner That VII be appreoiated by our
paradise sought to be- made effective by the dis
charge Of pistols. harsh cries and the beastly
belaboring of the thieves as Ia too often the case
In other plays and WHICH is resorted to only to
create eomnotion in the hearts Of the gallery
gods.
the Interest OF the auditor maintained II We
except however. the apparent tagging in the
last tableau. The climax may not be rapid or.
snappish enough to suit the tastes OF critical
The Interpretation Of Mabel Renfrew by Miss
Fanny Davenport at first appeeaerad I? US w
urges us TO acknowledges that the character it.
self ut the opening OF tue argument lacks in
and l TIE er9htsd by the
the mind long after the mother has revealed
herself
MISS Davenport DAYS the part as an accom-
pished and refined actress. aud In her persona
ton never resorts to. loud gaiety, ranting Or
maudlin sentiment She Is wotpan!y. The re-
call last evening was deserved by tho excellent
manner in which tho scene Of the separation,
at The close of the second act was rendered by
Miss Davenport. Mr.. Barrymore and Mr.. Fisher.
Since los neysr too late to do good, We wish 10
apologize to Miss. Georgie Drew Afarp Aandishl-
and Mr.. Bainbridge fRagnoneH linn. for having
omitted their names yesterday. Mr.. Balm
bridges personifeatien was smooth even and
effective. "Piaug' will be presented at tbs noon
and evening performances to-day 90
AT THE OPERA.
owing TO the ceremonies In ommsmoration 90
the Pope. the matinee announced for to-day is
postponed until Thursday. stffdou's comedy
OF Nos Bons Viageois will be presented. and
at night on that day Miss Hsyman takes her
benefit In Don Ctrsar de Bazan.
MARY ANDERSON
a y at the Academy TO- night as ,Bianeao
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BREvnTuEs.

All vessels are expected to lower their flags at
half mast to day during the memorial celsbra-
ton. and every merchant to close his store until
after Ii m.
The Young Mems Centennial' Club held n
meeting on Sunday last and elected the follow
ing officers for the year 1878: Alfred Fernando.
president oJ ohm Dubois, vice President; Henry
Seely. TREASURER: Horace Davezac, secretary.
The inhabitants Of Palmyra street. near Clai-
BORNE complain that for six days II defunct
feline" lying in state inside of a barrel. has
been tickling their olfactory nerves in no very
agreeable way. without even attracting the no.
tce of the ever vigiant peeler.
On Friday. February ga at Grunewald Hall.
there viii be given by Company f First Regi-
ment Louisiana National Guarls, one of the
acter of the members AMI officers Of this gallant
corps is enough to ipsufe brilliant gathering
Respondent with beauty on the occasion. The
following compose The committee Of arrange .
Chas A. Thomes. Corporal Hy. M Meaney.
Private Geo. y. Moore. Sergeant Fred Robbers.
Corporal Chas. H. Asmus and PriSate John
Williams.
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WHAT THE CHIEF THINKS OF 1T.

Chief Boylan yestar day expressed to DEM
oonATereporter his firm discrimination to SEQ
that there should be II full Investigation of the
recent disturbance at the meeting on Canal
street. He said that He was distant from the
place and Ind no idea there would be any such
outrageous disturbance.
Since the matter had been under inquiry he
had been in search of tho parties alleged TO
have thrown the egga, and as vet mono Of them
had been identified. He did not care upon what
officers shoulders the responsibility might
rest. he yas determined to have full yentila-
ton. TWAS the bust ness of every police Off
cor to unell a disturbance or assault without
particular orders. and It should have been
quoted and the guilty parties locked up.
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MARINE NEWS.


Pehr Fans Feb. 10 o .. m.-Wind southeast,
light Weather cloudy
Arrived: British steamship Chiswick, OF II Ii
a. m. Carson master. 0 days from Havana, in
ballact, to French Il Co.
German steamship Hanover. Erdmap master
at 1915 y. M days from Havana with general
cargo to Ed. r. Stockmeyer Il Go.
Norwegian bark Thorany. Andreason mas
ter "A days from Gloucester. Eng. in ballast.
for orders, to master.
Italian ship Nueya Rattler. Laeommara mas
ter. 5sedays from Palermo. general cargo and
passengers, to Cochran & Gn1eres.
Norwegian bark Orion, Knudsen master. CT
days from Arendai. in ballast, to master for
orders.
Austrian bark Constante, Ivanich master. 80
days. from Gloucester, England, In ballast, to A.
K. Miller n Go.
American schooner Jos. P Maeheea. Wood
bury master. 10 days from Kingston. jamaica
with fruit. to j. T. Maeheep.
Hailed: Steamship Algiers aud bark Timour.
SOUTHWEST Pass, Feb. 49, O .. m.-Barometsr
30. Wind east. southeast, very light. Weather
very hasy.
No arrivals
Sailed: Schooner W. D. Daisey.
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DOUBLE TRAGEDY I'm ST. LOUIS.
A MAN ana Woman Found Dead In the
Aisdell Hotel, 10th shot
a Through tsse Brain.
Ispeoial to the Democrat, ]

Especial TO the Democrat
ST. Louts, Feb. 10. "A shocking double tragedy
occurred here to- DAY. John Gumbinger for a
long time barHeeper at the saloon In Ulrig's
brewery at 1903 Market street, and Maggie Lei
der daughter of Gumbinger's employer, we're
the victims. Gumbinger had seduced the girl.
aud being desperately In love. desired to marry
her. but her father objected, and. on aseu tain
ing the truth concerning his daughter ruin,
discharged Gumbngef from his service.
The two lovers met olandestinely yesterday,
and In the evening went to the Lindel Hotel.
where they registered as John aumbnger and
Maggie Gumisinger. They were assigned to q
room. and no particular notice was taken Of
them until this afternoon owhen achatnbermaid
reported that she was unable to enter their
room. and had received mo- response to her re-
peated knocks at the door.
Investigation revealed the fact that both were
lying side by side Oh the bod. each with bullet
through the brain. In Gumbinger's rieh hand.
which lay across his heart. he grRsped pis
tol. while the woman's hands were clasped upon
her bosom. o
An inquest will be held to morrow. The par
Ties are well known aud Leder Is quite wealthy.
1t Is not known whether the parties were mar
ried or not.
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THE INSANE ASYLUM.

Administrators Brown. Denig and Edwards.
the COMMITTEES appointed to consult with Gov.
Nichols on the sS'seet of the REMOVAL to the
in the city asylum that have been DECLARED in
durable or. as an alternative, that The State
shall bear the expense of keeping and sup
porting the insane visited the Governor yes
terday and laid before him the facts connected
with the situation. Gov. Nichols, after the
interview, promised to give his attention to
the matter. as well as to the request that
some law should be enacted by the Legisla-
ture prohibiting the importation by common
CARRIERS Of insane people to this city
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
WANTING DRAINAGE.

We have been requested to ask Admiuistra-
tor McCaffrey whether some relief cannot bs
afforded in the way OF drainage Of that portion
of the city situated between Magazine street
and 3d. Charles Avenue and this Delachaise
grounds and Carrollton. That portion par
tieularly which Is situated between the Della
ohalse grounds and the New Orleans Park is
a most eligible section Of the city, and we I'M
derstand that many propristors Of lots within
those limits are DESTROYS Of erecting resi-
denees and cottages for rent, but are pre-
vented from doing SO owing Il, All almost en-
tilH absence Of drains,
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MEM CONS PROPOSITION,

The proposition of Nem Con" correspon-
dent OF the DEMOCRAT. relative TO tho failure
OF agents OF foreign insurance companies TO
publish the annual statement of tho condiffon
OF their respective companies took the Mayor
and Administrator Denis by surprise yes
ttertlay. In conversation with these gen
tlemen yesterday they said that the law
imposing fine or forfeiture of $1,000 for
each failure Of insurance agents to pub
lish the statements referred TO not having
been enforced for many years. and prior to
their installation In Office at the City Hall,
they were uniformed of the existence of such
law. Now that their attention had bsef
called to it they proposed to investigate the
matter thoroughly.
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Speakers room. am often In the Speaker
room with members. smoking AMI talking; !
hgye never aa any n
earned, about which charges were made In the
DEMOCRAT. - as,
having been used to Influence legislation. AS
far as know no agent OF the Lottery Company
attem pied to influence legislation. ! read the
articles. in the DEmgoRAr and say tha. | haye
nc knowledge Of the matters charged La those
articles; / vas not present at any time when
propositions were made to influences Legislation
BY Nj. Duprs--Was Mr.. Ganthrseux present
on the. occasion referred to? ar, a.
Ha ,staH e's said 70 Mr. Wide WHY are you
taking these, men, In in this was? You knowthat
10 Mr.. Jonas MIR. Drury said; 7 do, not
know Of any improper influences having been
pealing acts . ard 10 and the bill to repeal the
tset INCORPORATING the Lottery COMPANY: do not
know hat vote was corruptly obtained In any
OF these matters. :.
In answer f., q question by Mr.. Buck Mr..
Drury said: :" / do not know Of any attempt to
corrupt members Of TIN. Legislature;, -.
said: - do not know that any member has
had bis warrants eashed by the Lottery Com
10 Mr.. Buck Mr.. Drury sold: II have meyer
had any conversation with Mr.. Howard on the
bill to repeal the Charter OF the Lottery Com
any hays met Mr. ngW tat bt once Zee durpg
To Mr. Buck do not know that the Repub
lieans we,e aetnated by anytng but hPp ,
charter Of the Lottery Company
MR.. HOWARD, BEING SWORN
SAIL Il understand this Investigation to be Of
charges made against the Lottery Company. and
members Of tbs Legislature Of 1878, Mr.. Wilde
does not represent me or the Lottery Company
in the Legislature. He is not my agent in the
Legislature;0 do my own business. | have
no ~ statement to make AL, have not
have talked with members about the amend
ments like any other citizen; have also talked
with them about other matters
! did state that In my opinion Mr.. Dejoe
would not have been seated but for the Unfair
ACTION # the Judiciary c1rnnittes in making z
other nonu,olies in their report upon meas
ures affect lYg monopolies. [ know Of no i'm
proper Influences. ohowever, Used to Influence
votes. | knoW OF no money having been used
TO Mr. JonHs-I know of no member Of the
present House in the pay Of the Lottery Com
ceiyed money from the Lottery Company. !,
ao NV Was ssasd hsa asss tho eagga a mr.
mit,ee had treated the Lottery Company i'm fair-
" mean by that that some Of the members
mitiee as unjust, and they. being friendly to the
lRttery Company. were not pleased with the
TO Mr.. Dejoie-1 never saw either Mr.. Dejoie
or Mr.. keetRlg before tonight, so far AS ] rs-
member, | never used my influence to Iave
Mr.. Deioie seated.
against the interest Of the Lottery Company in
serfersw tn his bread and meat?
=. Mr.. Howard-lt would not disturb his rela-
There being no further witnesses the com
m 3l1 adlo,urned until Thursday ct 7p. N.
referred to in the above report, will be pub
lished In the DEMOCRAT at an sarly day.
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THE OPPONENTS OF THE MOFFETI
REGISTER.
An Enthusiastic Meeting Held Last Even
Ing of the LlnuOr Dealers.

Shortly after o'clock last evening there
we're gathered abotd fifteen members of the
lately inaugufated association of liquor
dealers who are opposed to the passage Of the
Moffett register biltthrough our Legislature.
The wholesale and retail trade was represent
ed as well as restaurants, who nre also affected
by the BILL Mr.. r. Holander called the
meeting to order. stating that it was neces-
sary for the organization to go to work at
once. Secretary Santini then read the mill
utes.
President Hollander stated that the amount
Of money subscribed would be returned If the
law did not pass, but if 1t should pass. the
association would engage the best legal talent
Of the State to secure an Injunction ut once
The association would protect every dealer.
and none who are members would have to
leave their business to have their legal rights
protected. Coffeehouse keepers WELD some in
tluence during election times, and some may
want to be elected
Mr.. Macs, chairman of the executive com
mittee, called upon those who had made col
leetions to report.
NEW ORLEANS, February 10. 1873.
To the President of the Association of Whole
sale and Retail Liquor Dealers:
| respectfully write that / regret exceed
ingly my inability toJ,e present ut your meet
ing. Severe illness confines mo to my room
AS the representative of the "PhcSnix House. "
ciety in any proceedings that may be neces-
sary to oppose the Injustice and illegalty
meditated in the bill now pending before the
Legislature Of our State known as the Noffett
register bill. DAVID B1DWEbL.
per Fred n Thayer.
Mr.. Bidwell waseeleGted q member unarli-
mously.
Notice was given that memorial to the
Legislature would be ready for signature, and
the memorial was then read by Mr.. Santini,
preuding it svth a few remarks relative to
the unconstitutionalty of the bill, and setting
forth that the association had no desire to do
ought except to claim their
JUST RIGHTS AS CITIZENS.
A vote of thanks was then rendered to Mr..
Santini for the able manner in which he had
prepared the memorial.
The memorial was then adopted unani-
mously and signed by the members present
Mr. J. G. Donovan moved that the bill pend
tnts before tle Legislature be RFnted, So that
wholesale and other merchants might learn
how much they were interested In it. The
motion was withdrawn.
Mr. JOS. A. Walker moved that committee
of twenty be appointed to solicit the names Of
subscribers
Mr. l.. @. Army was eR,cted by acclamation
as treasurer, owing to the forced resignation
Of Mr.. Jules Zatarsin on account OF business
The meeting then adjourned.
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The p,ttmau Crema ton Case.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Feb, 1e.-The retort of the
furnace in DR.. Lsmovne's crematory was opened
and the calcined remains Of Mrs. Ben Pittman
were withdrawn, When weighed they drew the
ounces.
Two gentlemen, ono n prominent New York
lawyer and the other u wealthy citizen of Balti-
make p Whnse and both 81 whom expeo to die
shortly In the course Of nature. have engaged
to be cremated.
There has been some talk about mob tear
ing down the crematory. but 1t cannot be traced
to anything else than q rumer set afloat by stu
dents of Washington and Jefferson college to
create d local sensation.
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Police Hoard.

The Police Board met last night ut their
rooms in the Central st tion. Mlvor Pjlsbury
In the chair, and quorum of the commission
ers present.
Patrolman +. Iagaster. for failing to answer
roll call was locked one days pay.
Patrolman T. Haas Third Precinct. for leav-
ing his beat and drunkenness. the charge not
being fully proven escaped with reprimand
Supernumerary J. Thalmes for sitting down
on his beat, was rrprima ded.
Supernumerary James McGuinn. for going
to. sleep while. on doty. was fined two days pay
for sleeping on his beat.
TT you want any and all kinds of decorated
French china, SO to E. Offner 4 Co.'S, ia Canal
street.
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was committed for assault and outrage and CON
signed to West Chester jail to await trial.


CINCINNATI Feb ia special dispatch to
the Enquirer, from Washington. Pa. informs
were removed from Or. Lemoyne's retort yes.
terdnv. The. work. from an artistic point Of
view, was .splendtdly done. as. all that was left
in weight, and the largest pieces were not bigger
than eommgn walnuts. They were at once r.
Elm this morning. br. Lenoyne, since the
burning ofiMrs. Pittman's body, has been In re-
nsipt OF eommu nications from gentlemen In
New York and baltimore who are DESTROYS Of
being ineinerated In his erematory after death.
Favorable answers have been returned to all.
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND
COMMERCE..

The Committee on Commerce and Agricul-
ture met according eto adjournment nc 10
o'clock yesterday morning, DIR. Ryland chair
man.
About tho oplyauuestion discussed was. con.
cerping the bill u re- rganize the Chamber OF
Commerce. calling it the Board Of Trade. and
comforting upon it certain powere0
Messrs. G. Bouligny and II. y. Lawler spoke
against the bill. and Messrs. Burwel and small
adjourn. It being IL o'clock. but Mr.. Lawler
desiring to make o few remarks, he was per
mtted to go on. after which the meeting I'D
1nurned a