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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
THE LOUISIANA AMATEUR ROWING
ASSOCIATION.

Last evening there was quite large gath
ering Of the friends OF Aquatic sports over
Hawkins saloon at the call Of Hon. Jno. Fitz-
patrick, the president of the association. After
the usual preliminaries Mr.. Fitzpatrick, In a
neat speech, showed to the members Of the
several clubs present that he had thought
there would be more present, but the appear
ance of those who were there treasured him,
and he hoped that In the future as In the past,
the interest In our rowing clubs would not
diminish.
After considerable of delay the winning
crews In the late egatta, which took place In
the month OF July, came forward, and In a
neat address he presented the several prizes.
In the single scull race, the first prize was
awarded to the Perseverance Club, Mr.. +. j.
j. Mumford-a silk pennant; the second prize
to James O'Donnel, of the Hope Cfub-a
handsome silver cup.
For the wherries, the r. E. Lee Club re-
ceived their prize-a medal to each of the
which was received by Mr.. William
Brooks.
Double scull, Perseverance, Club. Keryhan
and Mumford winners-a medal.
Gigs. won by the Hope Rowing Club, the
crew being Powers, Wilson, Lighthey and
Young-a medal.
First prize for four-oared shells, to the
nope CluD, GT6W-r dlIley, McNu1Cyt " DOH-
nell and Carey-a medal and the champion
ship pennant. The flag having been won by
the Hopes for the third time, now becomes
their property.
The second prize for four-oared shells, to
the st. John Club; crew.. Baybi, r. Ct.
Musgrove, T. Claiborne and John Connolly
a medal.
Consolation race for single SOULS. won by
r. G.. Musgrove, O silver-mounted pair Of
SOULS.
Four-oared barge race, won by the Hope
Rowing Club; crew-McGraw, johnson, fully
and Welsh,
Light weight race, won by the st. John
Rowing Club M. LIE Monnier representative,
a gold medal
After the delivery Of the prizes Admins
traitor J. FL. Behan, In neat speech, received
the same. after which the gathering ad-
iourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
MUNICIPAL.


Administrator BehaD Of the Department Of
Commerce, was visited yesterday by dele
cation OF the flower and vegetable growers,
with the view Of talking over the matter of
appropriating the st. Mary's market to the
use OF this class OF market people. The gen.
eral proposition is that the market Is to be
set aside especially for the sale Of flowers and
vegetables, and for which the market men
are to pay certain rates to be agreed upon.
the city to supply the lighting and policing
OF the market, over which 1t will always re-
tain control. The details presented by the
delegation for the conduct Of the market are
very lengthy, but Of only minor Importance.
Administrator Behan believes that very soon
satisfactory arrangement will be made and
the market be converted into q vast depot Of
flowers, plants and vegetables, which will
serve as distributing institution for all the
other markets of the city, and among the
beneficial effects to be derived therefrom will
be the rejuvenat3on of locality which was
once one Of the most active and thrifty In the
CITY
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
A TERRIBLE DEATH.
Child Bitten Four Months Ago Dies Of
HydrOphObia.

At about half-past o'clock Wednesday
morning q colored girl, named Cornelia
Lewis, aged eleven years, residing with her
mother, on st. Jane street, near Perdido, al
though bitten four months previous bya dog,
died OF hydrophobia.
AS soon az the child was taken sick, which
a superstitious negress, thought that her
child had been voudoued and Immediately
sent for the youdou queen. The queen ar
rived and declared that the child was not
voudoued and that she could do nothing for it.
The mother then sent for DIR. p. b. Nc
Cutcheon, Of the Charity Hospital, who, upon
arriving and examining the child, asked Ii
she had ever been bitten by a dog, and in re-
Spouse the answer came that the child while
playing with little flee dog had been n bitten
but that she had never suffered from the eff
fectS OF the bite.
Dr. McCutcheon Immediately called In two
physicians to consult with him, and 1t was
agreed that the child was suffering from hy-
drophobia and that its life could not be saved,
1t being only question OF time for death to
ensue.
The mother stated that on Saturday morn
ing Corneia came to her and said that she
was feeling bad and that she would like to go
to bed. Later In the day she complained that
she was thirsty; her mother brought her a
glass of water but she no sooner put her lips
to the water than she was thrown into con-
yulsions.
The mother said before she sent for the
voudou queen she thought that her daugh-
ter was simply suffering from vertigo, and, az
ter applying the usual remedies, left her alone.
That all day Sunday 1t was impossible for
the child to eat anything, and the very sight
OF water threw her into commissions. A few
hours before her death her agony was beyond
description, and so violent were her convul-
sions that she mad to be bound to the bed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Z 1879

the State capital was located at Baton Rouge
1t was reorganized about eighteen months
ago In this city. The Hon. Chas Gayarre Is
It's present president and Judge VIM. M. Bur-
well corresponding secretary.
The Louisiana Historical Society was re-
chartered by the State OF Louisiana by act
No. 1903, approved April 80, 1877. It's object is
to collect and preserve facts, documents,
records and memorials relating to the natu-
raj, aboriginal and civil history of the State.
When the society is dissolved all books,
maps records, manuscripts and collections
In Its possession revert to the State OF Lou
isiana for the use OF the State Library. Its
charter also authorizes the society to estab-
lish branches In any part OF the State. Ihe
parent society was Incorporated January
16, 1860.
The present charter members Of the Louisi-
ana Historical Society are: Chas: Gayarre,
& + N Ms4ss Il A. W MdWe E. m l9 CaSe
B. j. Sage, II. B. Magruder, VIM. Walker,
L. l.. Richardson, Jos. A. Quintero. George
A. Pike, Alexander Dimitry, J. D. Bruins,
w. II. Egan, N G. Blanchard, +. j. Alcocke,
ID. G. Montan and j. M. Williams.
The meeting was called to order by Presi-
dent Gayarre, quorum present.
The reading Of the minutes OF the previous
meeting was dispensed with.
The Academy OF Sciences presented the
Historical Society with 1870 boxes OF records
ceived. The secretary was directed to return
the thanks Of the society to the academy for
its donation.
There being no further business, the society
was adjourned until the first Thursday in
March, for the same place and hour.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
A STRAW BONDsMAN.
He LnnguIshes In the Parish Prison
Baving been Caught at His
nvwn

Since the advent OF Judge Sheehan and Judge
Miltenberger into Office, the bond brokers
and straw bailsmen have had hard time-in
fact they have almost starved to death.
Yet, regardless Of the vigilance OF the
Judges, they once and awhile succeed In beat
Ing prisoner out Of few dimes.
Yesterday w. b. Barrett, q negro bond
broker, came to grief In Judge Miltenberger's
court. It appears that a negro desperate
named Geo. Phelps, who has been fugitive
from justice since July, was arrested and
placed under $500 bonds by Recorder Mil
tenberger.
Barrett agreed to become Phelps surety
for the sum Of So cash. The money was
Immediately paid, and Barrett went to work
to get the accused released, but not being
able to qualify, Judge Miltenberger declined
to accept him. Phelps having given up his
SIS and being still In jail, sent his wife to
Barrett to tell him to give up the SIS, as he
had not become the surety In the case. Bar
rett declined to give UP the money, and the
case was reported to Judge Miltenberger,
who ordered one of the court officers to bring
Barrett before him.
The Judge, when Barrett was before him,
ordered him to refund the money but the
gent of color declined to do so. The Judge
then ordered Court Officer Kerrigan to place
Barrett under arrest and make an affidavit
against him for obtaining money under false
pretenses. The affidavit was made and Bar
rett went down to the Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
THE COMING noe FIGHT.

Several days ago the telegraph announced
the fact that Harry jennings had left New
York city for New Orleans for the purpose oil
matching some of his bulls and terriers against
those OF this city. That our readers may
know more fully Of the intent of Jennings
against our CANNES, we give the latest report
received:
They took with them twenty-one bull; dogs
which will take part in the great national dog-
hght to be fought In New Orleans. or lne IN u
mediate vicinity, during Mardi Gras ana lne
succeeding weeks Messrs. jennings ana J Log
man were found in one of the forwatha as ssaa
houses. which had been set apart Ior aaeia use.
The twenty one dogs were In Dasteneu GOODS
around three sides Of the cabin, Mt. Jennings;
who was the spokesman. SAID tnal III ne prusosea
OF the New Orleans. Boston ana Cln5ci n .aa
dog who 70 efas The psd
coming deg light a MI fo Ie' 0 '-' 49,
NO. white and yellow dog Terror. out Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
BREvfTlES.

Capt. f. Q. Minor was elected first lieuten-
ant OF the Louisiana Grays.
A. Freitag was elected first vice president
Of Yigilant Steam Fire Company No. 8, vice
L. Weisenbach, resigned.
In the Sixth District Court the jury rem
dered verdict In favor of Messrs. McGfoin Il
Nixon against John G. Roche for $3.50, for
counsel fees.
The merchants on Poydras street loudly
complain OF the sickeIing stencil that comes
up from the cutters, especially between Camp
and Magazine streets: The cause should be
found out and removed.
The deaf mutes Of this city and vicinity
will have religious service. In their own
language OF signs, at Christ Church, on Sun
day at p. m. 1t will be conducted by the
Rev DR.. Gallaudet, Of New York. assisted by
Mr.: Job Turner, of Virginia. The public gem
orally are invited to attend special service
in the same church at $50 .. M. Rev. DR..
Gallaudet will address the congregation In
relation to the education of deaf mJtes. He
will explain and illustrate the sign-language,
and give an account Of the work undertaken
by THE Church Mission to Deaf Mutes."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
CITY ECHOES.

Geo. Austin was lodged In the Central Ssstlo1
charged with petty larceny.
Joseph Miller. charged with stealing s7iroE
Nelson Swain. was lodged In the Third station
VIM. Jones. for stealing 50 from George Wssh'
ington. was lodged in the Harbor Station.
Edward Frederick was Gagged In the Fifth S.'
ton. charged with breaking into Mrs. Pannns
residence. corner Of Claiborne and AnnM'
streets.
Lavinia Williams yesterday made an afndgt
against the well known confidence negro. gsx
Holmes. charging him with stealing from las
quantity OF iewelry and other property, vslan
at $50.
BEETLE Smith alias Battle Long. who was s1
vlcted In the Superior Criminal Court OF gfssi
larceny. on the niuth OF December 1871. e
sentenced to two years hard labor in the W.
Penitentiary died Wednesday morning W.
Parish Prison.
Geo. Phelps, a negro desperate. who has M
wanted since the twentieth OF July. for asss
with dangerous weapon. was yesterds7 ,
rested by Court Off GER j. Kerrigen. TnE
cused. upon being arraigned before IudgBE
tenbereer, was remanded TO the Parish Prs
In default OF $500 bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07

Tom Diapers Kate. which beat Pat Roon.-,-
&c. pound dog In Boston. for $1,000 side. va
80 pounds. Bought from Matt M1rnIbss ent
Harpx 9y Jim Ma ao "a and
d2g for $1,000 side, In New Orleans dur iios
Nc; Jack, bTindle and white dog, graudso,
pounds. and winner of five battles. - ~
No. 3-StraDgor. white dog grandson ~ Il.
nings whole, bred dog Billy; weight. 81 pou M.
a no a. mPaday. iull bred brindle and whlis
No. 6-Dick Carroll's imported brinas a.
Gas. 80 pounds weight Beat imported w w
Matched to fight owned By jim Essaasss;d q
Boston for $3.50 side In New Orleans dr ~ Y
Mardi Gras week and sold In advance otS ~ mse
Mccarthy. OF New Orleans. hf'
No. 6-Imported red and white doc Crornv !.
pounds weight. =
No, 7-Imported brindle and white dop La.
weight ~ pounds; owned by Frank Kelly. va
pounds; Fought and killed Western az - =
philadelphia on Dssember 20, 1873. Matehss = =
night Texan dog In New Orleans for $500 sids
Dublin Toby owned by Capt Doody. Of ibs h a0g
Ella Vose OF Baltimore, weight as rannd
fought and killed q 2S-pound dog owned bv pI
GOggins OF Brooklyn. - AAh
No. .10-Brindle dog Buffer, half brotba, !,
dQrmley's Dick, weight % pounds
No. 11-Brindle dog Boxer, owned bv M
HsMr q "a w 81 BROOKLYN, weight 20 pounds. =
and bred by Harry Jennings. weight 20 porpSa
NO, 13-Imported white dog Toby, owned =
MIR: Sniffen. weight 81 pounds. "
No. 14-JeDnfDR's ~ pound dark brindle 3ev
Prince, brother to Nellie. which killed Corn.
ley's Dick so1A'
No. 5-Frank Stoddard's brindle and Wits
pounds. "~'eAs
No. 16-Imported red dog Crib. weight
pounds. =
No. I7-White bitch Fly. owned by Joe L0nr.
OF philadelphia, weight 81 pounds
No. 1S-Cockney CharIey's brindle and wblss
dog Spot weight 20 pounds, matched TO feht 4
30 pounds during Carnival week
No. 10 Brindle aud white dog Nelson. owned
by Pat Levy, OF Brooklyn. weight 81 pounds:
matched to fight one If Jim Keenan's does sort
$1,000 side after Mardi Gras.
No. 29-Unknown brindle and white dog,
pounds weight.
No, H-Imported white and yellow slut Net
tie IA pounds weight.
The great dog fight will begin Ia oarniya
week and continue for three weeks. Dog fan-
ciers and sporting men from all parts OF fbs
country will be present. During the stay
Jennings and Tugman In New Orleans thsi
headquarters will be at Charley McCarthey'sN
and so Poydras street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
THE POLICE PAY ROLLS.

In regard to the article published in yes
terday mornings DEMOCRAT stating that
the police pay rolls were not sent to the Adj
ministrator of Police promptly, Chief Boylan
yesterday stated that he has but one man to
go over the entire pay rolls of the po-
lice force, and when they come to him,
Mr.. Caesar Huchez, that gentleman has
to see IL the calculations are correct, and that
police officer does not receive more money
than is due him then the fines by the Police
Board have to be deducted, and then the
deductions for the mems uniforms come next.
With his one man and this immense amount
of work, Chief Boylan says it is impossible
for him to get the pay rolls In before the
fourth of each month. II the chief had an
other clerk to assist Mr.. Huchez the pay rolls
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
WAS SHE INSANE OR NOT7
One Physician says Yes, and Another
Says No.

On the fifth instant DIR. s. D. Kennedy,
armed with certificate from DR.. Geo. K.
Pratt, house surgeon Of the Charity Hospital,
which certifies that one Marie LIE Basseer
was insane, appeared before Judge Sheehan
and made an affidavit charging her with In
sanity. AS 1t is customary not to accept
a patient into the city Insane Asylum with
out a certificate from the City Physician,
Judge Sheehan sent Marie In charge. OF Corpo-
raj Graham before DR.. Alcee Chastant for
examination.
City Physician Ckastant decided that the
girl was not insane, and, In consequence, de-
clined to give certificate.
Judge Sheehan, upon being informed oil
City Physician Chastant's decision, dis
charged the girl from custody.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
FIRE THIS MORNING,
Three Houses Destroyed on CalIisw
street.

Attwenty minutes 10 O'Clock this mornings
fire. which is supposed to have been the Eofk
Of an incendiary, broke out In the one sts.r
frame building located on Calliope strost, b.
tween Carondelet and Baronne
The property, which Was owned and occupI&
as a grocery By Ed. Merkel. was totally n
stroyed. The building was uninsured, bit lt6
stock and fixtures were insured for $500 ID lie
Sun Mutual Insurance. Company.
The flames then communicated TO the doab8
one story frame house adjoining and Ieh Il
In ashes. This building was owned By NM
Engle.- and occupied fntly by herself and
colored woman. It was insured for $3.50 nlh3
Crescent Insurance Company.
The salvage corps was the first on the ssEs
and was followed By the Babcoeks, who imne
diately started to work on the building.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
THE SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB.

There was a meeting of the members Of the
Southern Yacht Club last night over Haw
kins' saloon. Com. Emile O'Brien called the
meeting to order. The treasurer then read
his report, and 1t was received and adopted.
New ORLEANS. January Is. 1879.
To the Off1sers and Members of the Southern
Yacht Club:
Gentlemeqe-The committee appointed at your
last meeting to draft rules and regulations for
the government Of your club house. and TO sug-
OF the club as they deemed necessary. beg leave
to report that after a full discussion of tie sub
ject they have concluded that the interests of
club house, would be best subserved by the
appointment OF house committee, with full
power to make such rules as occasion would
from time to time require, and to alter the
same when In thei- judgment 1t Ia deemed
necessary. This course we deem preferable to
establishing set OF rules which would possibly
not meet the requirements OF the club. and
which could not be changed or repealed with
out much delay and Inconvenience.
In regard to, our present rules and regulations
we have found 1t necessary to give them thor
ough overhauling. In the hurry and confu-
sion attendant on the organization o. the club
there were many things which we're left unpro-
more extended notice. We have. therefore,
made a complete revision Of your laws. the re-
suit of which we append and make part OF this
report.
In your regatta regulations we find no change
necessary except the repeal Of rule 7 in rela-
ton to the entrance fees; and the adoption Of
one prohibiting the entrance Of "Catamarans,"
or double hulfed boats In rega,tas to compete
against round bottom boats. We suggest rule
which we think will accomplish this purpose.
Your sailing rules and the regulations for the
sailing OF the annual challenge cup race We do
moi think require any alteration.
Respectfully. j.. A. RAKESH1DE,
J. r. RICHARDSON,
r. FL. LEA,
Committee.
After the reading of the report. the rules and
regulations were taken up seriatim. and after
discussion finally adopted.
After the election OF several new members
the meeting adjourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
Charged with Forgery and =

Yesterday Aid McDonougb Al
ter arrested young man nama1
yer aud locked him np In fbs
Station. charged by Mr.. Huntsl
forgery and grand larceny HI
while he was away In the eonntr1
had the gas turned off al Ma osa]
tomhouse street. and then fornad
q certificate and obtained from t he
deposit money. which amonntad a. y,
The grand larceny eonsistad = ~
OF a surveyors transit. The gu IA
raigned before Judge Milfanhsss -
manded TO prison In default 81 n bnr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07

The floating bath, moored at the head of
Sorapuru street, which was sunk few days
ago. has come up to the surface again after
being lightened OF its superstructure, and
Invested probably of the heavy amount of
sediment which had accumulated in it. The
sediment must have sloughed off with the
current 1t Is probable that the citizens Of
the neighborhood will make an attempt to
rebuild it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
ABsENTEES.

The royal household is filling up. Every
day some distinguished noble of the realm
arrives and registers at Carnival Palace, and
is duly assigned to duty. AS there Is much
to be done for the proper reception of his
Majesty, it Is hoped that all absent dukes will
at once return and report at headquarters.
News from the North and West brings the
assurance that large parties are going to be
here on Mardi Gras, and the members of the
royal household are determined that they
shall be splendidly entertained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
PAYING OFF.

As previously announced, the Administra-
tor Of Finance paid off the recorders, their
clerks and officers yesterday. To-day the
labor roll Of the Department of Improve
ments will have It's turn, and tomorrow the
school teachers will be paid during the day
and the police in the evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
A Mldnixs,t n

At midnight last night a n
posed to have been the WORK
broke out in the Office Of Mr.
yard. located on Poydras IA
charles and Carondelet streets.1
building to the amount OF al
property was insured or not
certained. The fire. was extiy
Salvage corps ain I Rampart-stT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
Broke HisY

At $50 O'Clock last night
covered a man. named id
he is from Louisville, XIV
Square, suffering from his
broken. CalsOn told the d
platform In the square arl
Hs was removed to the Char
he received medical attention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
$1,000 Ronsis.

A. Schuster. who shot aud WOUNDED
Walker on the night of the thirteenth OF ~,
airy. at the corner Of Gravier and Tchoupi,eas.,,
streets. was yesterday placed under $1,000 bon
for his APPEARANCE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
knocked nawn NV n Car

named Samuel Granger was knocked doEs
car No. Q, at the corner of Tchoupitoulasl y.
Poydras streets. and severely wounded "
the face. he was removed to his residenM
ISL Poydras streer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
That Highway Robbery Case,

A DEMOCRAT reporter yesterday intern
Chief Boylan On the highway robbery cas
legged to-have taken place on Gravier sire
published In. yesterday morning's FOG
The chief stated that he inySssa
and found that it ira
ago. during the TINS "a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
Burglary.

Some time during Wednesday night tbIs
broke into Mrs. @. Rouyer's residences. eoE1'
of Tchopitoulas and Sixth streets and esITiea
jewelry valued at s72, together with lot o''
liable papers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07

regard to painting. granting. gliding etc.
inside and out, The inside finish Is
done with skill and taste. and the
handsome cotton bolls upon the wheel houses
are well executed, and give the entire boat o
very clean and pretty appearance
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07
LOUISIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. :"

ne8uIar MOrLnly Meeting important
Documents Procured.
HE Louisiana Historical Society assem-
bled att the State Library rooms. corner of
CompAon and Dryades streets, for the first
time since the epidemic of 1878.
Pc society Is the same which existed when
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-07

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic gives tone TO the
stomach and digestive organs.
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After the reading of the report, the rules and
regulations were taken up seriatim. and after
discussion finally adopted.
After the election OF several new members
the meeting adjourned