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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
FATAL PICNIC SPORT.
4 roRpany Of Chicago Sharpshoot-
ers Fire Upon d Crowd
Of Roughs.
y,nf, Or Two Men Killed and d Num-
Der The salarpshoot-
ers Arrested by the Police.

CHICAGO, June GA big sensation was
created In the city this evening by the report
n the riot ait tho Comnnunistic picnic, In the
subtlrbs, this afternoon. It is said that FIVE
& n six we're killed. Investigation showed that
this was an exaggeration, but the facts are
] sertous enough.
At, Vincent School held It's annual pfenic
q foday at Silver Leaf Grove On the Westside.
i aduad of nineteen Bohemian Sharpshooters
vas taken along to preserve order. Sn the
afternoon crowd of roughs went to the
y grounds and attempted ID dead-head their
wav into the grounds. Some got In and
passed the tickets out through the fence to
others. Five who thus got in Without pay
inr we're ordered out, and on refusing to 70
tfe sharpshooters were called upon to eject
them, which they did.
= A crowd of thugs then began to throw
stones into the grounds, using vile language
and making themselves generally odious.
took to drive. them away, but were greeted
z by @ volley Of stones and briekbats. Several
arf the soldiers were struck, and enc, at least
seriously II not fatally wounded. It Ii
! olaimed that the thugs also fred several
sashots from revoivers.
The ofiser In charge then ordered the men
to load and afterwards to charge bayonets,
which was done. In the excitement the
ShaTpshGotaTS Tired vOlley into the rOughs,
y Wounding five Or six men. One is reported to
B be dead and two or three have received fatal
4 INJURIES. One man has two balls In him. A
SQUAD of policemen quickly arrived at the
scene, and the sharpshooters were all ar
! rested and are locked up at West Madison
Street Station.
The wounded men were: v. Clark, No 927
State street; Henry Williams, 46D Center
Avenue; Daniel Mccarthy, ID. Fl. Wilkie, 181
! Western Avenue: John Donshoe. 431 West
Taylor street. 1t Is reported that Donahoe Is
Iead.
Vhere 10 considerable diversity Of opinion
q as to the responsibility for the shooting.
Some claim that the managers OF the picnic
and the sharpshooters were wholly to blame.
They are all locked up to await the result Of
] the shooting.
The indignant crowd of roughs went into
the grounds and cleared out everything, up
setting the stands and stealing everything.
None OF them were arrested.
Dnnohue, the man most seriously hurt, is
/ not dead, but lii is said he cannot survive.
This row, 1t. is believed, will have a salutary
effect in putting q stop to the. practice Of
Communists going to picnics with arms, and
& In aiding in the enforcement Of the new mill
tia law, which goes into effect July |, Forbid
ding the parading of armed bodies, except OF
the authorized State militia. There were
several Communistic pienics to-day where
Z Arms were carried,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
A SHOTGUN SLAUGHTER.
A Babe Killed In It's Mothers Arms
Three Persons Severely Wounded.

Three Persons Severely wounded.
At 330 o'clock Sunday evening an accident
occurred at the house of Mr.. Louis Roberts, at
the corner Of Esplanade street and Bayou
Road. which is almost without a parallel. and
which resulted In the killing outright Of babe
In the arms Of itsymother. dangerously wound.
ing Of the mother and the serious Woundfng OF
q little girl aged nine years. and also gentle-
man named Joachim Marauese.
The tragic accident was caused by the dis
charge Of double -barreled shotgun. loaded
with bird-shot, that was standing against the
wall In the room where the accident occurred.
the gun, into Mr.. Roberts's house. and entering
one OF the rooms, wherein were gathered Mrs.
Louis RobertS, who was holding her little
daughter. aged two and q half years, In her
arms. while BY her side stood her other daugh-
the gun against the wall.
Mr.. MarQuese was just In the act Of going of
when the death. dealing weapon fell to the
floor and one Of the barrels exploded. A. .por-
tion Of the load penetrated the babes head and
tered the mothers breast and arms. infliciing
dangerous wounds. ,Myra Roberts, the little
girl received three shots In her breast. while
Mr.. Maruuese received nine in his rightleg.
physician was Immediately summoned.
Wno ME- aobs Wound dan Mn
ra's wound painful though not dangerous.
Marquese'a wound was slight.
Deputy Coroner Cain. after impane1ing q
jury. held an Inquest on the body OF the babe.
and after eliciting, the testimony the jury re-
turned q verdict that the deeeased came to Its
death from gun-shot wound of the head,
caused by dOuble-barreled shotgun falling
to the floor and exploding.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
up in the Seventh Station, charged witt

up in the Seventh Station. charged with
vagrAnGy.
Bernard Rollins (e.l was locked up In the
Second Precinct Station, charged with petty
larceny.
Saturday. Officer j. A. Martin shot and killed
g vicious dog at the corner Of Johnson and
st. Ann streets.
!. T.. Hardenstein was run into the Third
Station, charged with assaulttng Mary John
son with q dangerous weapon.
At o'clock Saturday morning at the corner
OF Levee and Seventh streets, Jas. Casaantra
ase,ctdaent!y ", a fell from his spring wagon and was
slightly injured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
AT HOME.
The Picnics and Excursions.


1t is evident that all our population have not
yet taken flight Northward this figure ofspeeeh
applies only to those who have feathered their
nests) to the watering places In the vicinity Of
New Orleans. for the summer; otherwise how
could 1t be that SO many thousands Of people vls-
ietd the West End. Spanish Fort Milneburg, the
Magnolia Garden, Loeper's Park Orange
Grove. or went on excursions to Oak Grove or
the Rost Plantation, not to speak Of the count
less numbers who sought recreation along the
line Of the Jackson and Mobile railroads. or at
Vaudeville. Covington and Madisonville.
The Henry Frank and the Robert E. Lee. two
Of the finest steamers ever constructed, pro.
vided pleasurable, excursions to hundreds Of
our citizens. on the river while the throngs
who visited the watering places In st. Tammany
parish will attest to the aeeommod odatfng quail
supply both Of which the city railroad company
had to put on extra trains yesterday morning.
By the way. the friendly rivalry between these
Covington and Madisonville as popular as these
pleasant resorts were fey years ago. The do
soa ps fr as sn very bPs gey ct al 80 e
SO that 1t would seem that If these watering
places have suffered it was. from the want
aurements. In this connection. 1t may BE-
ssSsa sss q
on the trains Another fact which makes the
improvement of our convenient watering
places still more evident il the proposed estab-
iishment Of q regular ferry 70 Govinaton. leav-
ing the West End In the morning and return
Ing at night. the trip each way to occupy about
three hours and q half, ard the ferry touching
at all intermediate places.
Yesterday was indeed gay day. and such
one In point Of coolness as Is apt to cause the
postponeme ent Of many departures for the sum-
mer months. What the hotel keepers abroad
lose In this respect Is gain to New Orleans.
Whieh~cOntinues to be as cool and as healthy as
any city In the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
TWO ACCIDENTS ON THE r. q
LEE.
A Lady Is Dangerously Burned and
Boy Has His Foot Crushed.

h Lady lS dangerously burned anu
q Boy Has His Foot Crushed.
Last night on the return Of their. e. Lee 1t
was ascertained that two serious accidents had
occurred.
It appears that lady By the name Of Mrs.
Green. who was accompanied by her husband,
had her dress ignited by q lighted cigarette.
and before the fame could be extinguished. she
was very severely burned about the limbs and
body. On her arrival in the city she was fmme
dtately removed to her residence. Her hus-
or where be resided. IN hopes. as be stated. that
the. item would not get into the. newspapers.
Owing to this fact 1t was impossible for the re-
prove fatal or not.
When the Lee landed at the Ocean sawmill a
boy by the name Of Charles Behan had one of
his feet crushed BY the falling Of small stage
plank. On the arrival OF the boat at her land
1ng the BOY was removed to his parents resi-.
denee, No. 85 st. Ferdinand street, by CORPORAL
Dnvillier and Officer Bell.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
LOUISIANA NO. los PICNIC.

The picnic of Louisiana Fire Company No.
1oat Magnolia Park yesterday YVES q success.
large number OF persons was on the grounds.
and enjoyed immensely the hospitality Of the
boys OF No. 10. who are one OF the finest set that
could be found In this town. Amussments OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
OAK GROVE PICNIC.

The excursion to and basket picnic at Oak
Grove Park, parish Of st. Bernard, given yes
terday by the employees OF Morgan's Louisiana
was q grand success In every respect. The
picnic and excursion were participated In by a
large number OF pleasure seekers and most
enjoyable day was passed beneath the spreading
oaks. far away from the dust and turmoil of the
city. The affair was for the benefit Of the New
Orleans Sanitary Association
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
CANADA.
The Unsuccessful Flight Of the Cowan Air
Ship.

MONTREAL, June a. Grimley's balloon as
cended at o'clock last evening" but owing, 1t
is alleged, to the absence Of buoyancy In the
gas, only gr1mley and Creelman, Of the New
apparatus was disordered. The balloon took
an easterly course, and landed early this
morning at st. Jude, near st. Hyacinthe,
Quebec, about fifty miles from here.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
LAFAYETTE Y. M. B. A. PICNIC.

The picnic of the Lafayette Young Mems Be-
nevolent Association took place yesterday at
Carrollton Gardens. and was attended by 9
large number OF tho friends OF the gentle
men comprising the association. There was
mol an incident to mar the pleasures of the day
and 1t was at q late hour last night that the
young gentlemen disperaed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
CITY ECHOES.

Ann Ryan Is in the Third Precinct Station
charged with petty larceny.
i Wilson Jones Is In the Third Precinct,
charged with malicious mischief.
Harvey Smith was iucareerated In the Fifth
Station. charged with malicious mischief.
Vim. Danner and Henry Collins we're locked
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
The following ID the score by innings:
DECENTRALIZATION.
Henry SCHNEIDER, Umpire.

Henry Schindler Umpire.
The Amaranth Base Ball Club defeated the
Blum nine. at the Broad street green. by score
of 80 10 15.
At the Thalia street green game was played
between the nine Wild n tishmen and the L tile
Devils-Irishmsn, 8: Devils,7.
Sat O. game played on the Thalia street green
between the DR.. .Freyfus and ST. Marys mines.
the DR. Dreyfus Club we're victorious by o score
of 9to7.
The Chris. Sintes Base Ball Club beat the Dan
Moriarity's Club by score Of Is to 15, at the
Thalia street green.
game Of ball was played on Loepers green,
betu cen the two crack clubs Leon Lamothes and
Democrats. which was witnessed by large
crowd. At first 1t was thought the Lamothes
would lose but by sharp playing and excellent
striking they changed the game In the close.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
THE LILIENTHAL CUP.
Fourth Competition for the Prize at
Frogmoor Yesterday.

The fourth competition for the Lilienthal cup
took place at Frogmoor yesterday. The prize
Is contested for under Creedmoor rules, in
dividual shooting with military rifles at 900 and
500 yards. i've shots at each range. with two
sighting shots. It must be won thrice before
becoming private property. In the first compe-
tition, Bercegeay won by score Of Al: In the sec
end Weiss scored 39 In the third Arms had 40
then Gowland yesterday won By 0 score Of 40
Bercegeay also had 40, but his score at 500 yards
had more '.inners" than Gowland's. who had
four throughout, all 'centers." The individual
sepre Ia as follows.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

The yaudry Rifles complimentary entertain
ment takes place this evening at the Carrollton
Gardens It will be a most delightful and re-
cherche affair.
Mr.. Theodore Curant. the able musician and
talented yiolfnist will test. nusieaIiy the quail
change, this evening at s O'Clock.
The next fete chamuetre Of the Jockey Club
will be given. II is said, Friday next. and, we
are sorry to say. may be the last OF the season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
An Old Lady Drowned.

AT 4 o'clock Saturday evening. Miss EizahetI
home at the corner OF Tonti and Oarondelet
Walk. aeeldently fell into the Old basin at the
intersee.io Of Claiborne street and was
the intention Of going to visit some friends who
reside IN the upper portion OF ths city, but be-
coming sick was placed In one OF the Claiborne
was walking on Its left bank when she fell into
the basin and WHs drowned. Her body was re-
covered yesterday at the Broad street bridge.
Miss 4chelIhaas was 81 years OF age.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
Died OF His Injuries.

Joseph Ross, the colored boy. aged six years,
who WAS 30 severely burned on the fourteenth
while attempting to light Il fire BY pouring oil
on a piece Of ignited kindling. died from tho
effects Of his injuries ut o'clock Saturday
night. The little girl. who was severely burned
at the same time. Is improving.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
THE WRONG NAME.

The young gentleman to whom the faculty Of
the University Of Louisiana awarded the medal
for penmanship and proficiency In the COM
F. J. Guthein, as enormously published.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-For the Gulf
States south and east winds, stationary or
falling barometer, slightly warmer, partly
cloudy weather.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
Rescued from, Drowning.

At o'clock yesterday white boy named
Thomas Cannon, aged six years. accidentally
fell into the river from the ferry wharf, but was
rescued from drowning by Mr.. Samuel An
to his parents at the corner Of Adele and
Tehoupitoulas streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
49,

Mrs. Maekay, wife OF the bonanza king,
dinner dnring the month. wnere. TIE sasasg
VIII be, as usual, engraved on silver, bsg. Id
addition, with the portrait OF each ;sla.st
artisticaIly fitted In. =
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
Running Over q Cow.

AT 5 O'Clock last night a. COW the property Ut
Mr.. Mike Long. was run over by. dummy Mos
ii III Henry u Gay Avenue end and EdNards Y stres
breaking one of her hind legs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

all kinds were INDUCED. in during the day and
as even Ing drew apace the brass band struck up
for the dance. which was kept up until the
morning following,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

The day WAS fair. and the atmosphere perfect
" clear, but unfortunately the wind shifted
wind gauge. Consequently the marksmen had
to be wary, and were obliged to resort to skill n
gheW gpth that very God I ess
done.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
BASE BALL.

Washington Marks VS.. A. 8. Badgers.
Fully one thousand spectators assembled on
the Morgan green, AlRiers, to witness the re-
turn game between the Wash Marks Base Ball
Club and the A. 8. Badgers, the champions OF
A1giers. .~m %%M
The game was from the commemorate TO the
finish close and exciting.
The following ID the score By innings:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
Arrest or nm Absconding Postmaster.

CINCINNATI, June 22.-S. A. Pepper, abscond-
Ing postmaster OF Central City, D. &C., who
got away with $4,000 some time ago, was
arrested In Keene, o., yesterday by Detective
Furay, who had followed him 6ODO miles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

fine breeze, comfortable quarters and
plenty Of fish and oysters at Grand Hotel.
Point Clear, Ala.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Last evening. while a number Of youths were
of them. named Henry Lazs, was drowned. His
body was not recovered. Laze WIS 10 years of
age and resided with his parents at No. G6 Ursu-
lines street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Ten different kinds Of very old California
wines at low prices at Miller & Dielmann's.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Se1geps extra dry champagne ID miniature
half-Dints and auaefs as very Iog psieys at Mil
Ter & DielmauIs, corner Peters and Natehs u
streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
II 2E 81 Al 81 81 Il 81 9iTotal.
Leon Iamothes. =. oil OE OIL Ol II 81 Of II 81 10
Democrats. 1t OF OF III oil III Vi IL 0t 5

AT the Thalia street green the Il. q. Johnson
B, B. e.. and the Tim Foley nine crossed bats.
Johnsons. g. Folsys2.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Plain and fancy candies of all kinds at low
prices at Miller & Dielmgnn'g.
Nine dollars and fifty cents will place you at
Grand Hotel, Point Clear. Ticket good to re-
turn any time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Duplicate photographs rnsy bs ftssa from neg
aIlqes made at Washburn's tWauty ears ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

Excursion tickets to Point Clear over the Mo-
bile Road can be had cheap. good for The season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23
:BREvITIEs.

Make early duplication II you desire to ge
accommodations at Point Clear Grand Hotel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-23

A Turkish testator left to his son one-haIf
OF flis seventeen horses, to his second son one
t1iSd to his third son one-ninth Of his horses.
The executor did not know what to do, as
seventeen will neither divide. by two, nor by
three, nor by nine. A dervise came up on
horseback, and the executor consulted him.
The dervise said Take my horse and add
him to the others" There were then eight
cen horses. The executor then gave to the
eldest son one-half- nine; to the second son
one-third-slx; to the third son one-ninth-
said: .eYou don't want my horse now; will
take him back again."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-08-08
TcoNnrxIcArED.l

HELP THE What a consist ent body of gentlemen our Board of Super yisoFs are, FOor, sick widow Steinbrook, with four children, receives the magnificent sum of sj per week for their support, which will allow them the sum of four cents per meal or bit day for maintainance--o' course that ought to suffice them. ouI county hospital, however, gets over three bundred dollars per mouth for less mum ,er of people. But as we understand Il
 Mrs Steinbrook should be cared for there But is shel No, not much. You called at Iention yesterday to Mrs. steinbrook sneed' and trust any who can will contribute, fo
 it certainly seems the widow and the father less have no claims that our Board ct Super y:.sors are bouud to respect. w. E. DAY.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-08-08

RrSAwAY.-N. Smith. the fruit dealer, having hitched up his team, ready to pull ont for Phenix, this morning, stepped into Herzog's a moment, when cue of his leaders stepped into his briddle, pulling it off The team then started across the street, ran in ouyh two fences, round several blocks and were just about to take another clrcic when young man got hold of one of tho horses sni brought them up standing a the crossing of Mlntezumr and Carleton streets. The damage was ligh', consider inr the distance and fury with which the. ran. The coach top and whipple-tree cIil heinz about all that received any injury.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-08-08
THURSDAY.
All kinds of fluit are very plentiful in the Prescott market.

All kinds of fiuit are very plenuiu' ," the Prescott market.
 Tho M Ills of I. Galdwatcr & Bro. buiid- ina, are now up ready 10 receive the Jis's e,T inc a,J story. The joisis. m tarn are ready TOT the walls.
 Tho p,.scott Variety Troupe wil, we understand, give theiT sefond eh'e''.;" '.'a,, s,,me time next we-k, wits an en'ne ",,,n,,e of prorramme. They will p' greet el with full house.
 r R,tween Fort Whipple and Pres, cctt. n.w gagnn cover rn,,e" " r.,- marked Iex2O. The 6naer Will please 'e | in n to this Office, or to J. ". Oo~N
 PnEscorr, August 'th, 1873. i p,.scot, has. without, doubt the hnes' . s,n,mcr climate of any town on the ooNs' Tho summer rains keep the gras, au' 'o, ,,reen. and the cool and lnFis''a .;.S, ,,,,ospbcre makes the capital "i Ar'%' nas truly delightful place oi res'de"0e'
 Tho daily mail between Prescott an' u'l'S-a c,1nty arrives and departs on t'h'e TI,;s ;s a mxsfy the people of the n"rthGli ..ar, n., of fine territory have long been oeprl'
 os and now that it .s running success tully m they seem determined to make 'n best of it.
 >,. Wales Arnold. who came up i'". } b;s ranch near Camp Verde; ye,,e.u ys,e, ,sds, , n's .Is home in that favored valley ,o-"a. pa;a,s Iot ", s,oin9 home Mir. Arncld called ~ 1u
 S oyr1cE aud deposited suthcien T l;e,' n; ,o nay year's subsenPuGR lO' ." Ia. Stewart, supt. G. s: S Cos @ stage z, l,m 1T, Jas. o'i L"on here several days, left at oi
 ~n0 %r, .o day. for the South, m hts own @r,Dt tO t Perance. Pc u accompan,O.. bI E. o' ''A"'
 Wickenburg ,,h ;s m, fuliy ' i' stored, will remain here untia . tue ,o ,be To,
 becomes coloer before 'eiurh'ns 'V '
 IT country.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-08-08

Information has just been received, by way of San Francisco, that two hundred thousand dollas have been paid in by New York and Boston Company, in New York, for the purpose of working the gold placer' of Weaver District, Yavapai County, Arl- zona, and bringing water on the ground
 The company has been founded by some gentlemen of Prescott, who have been east over two years negotiating oa ths matter
 They have located the ground from Antelope Creek to the Hassayampa. Also that Gov eruor Fremont has sold in New York city me half of tn. Leviathan mine in the sam' district, for five hundred thousand dollars