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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
THE LOST CONTINENT.

Rev. H. M. Thompson, d. ID. will deliver q
lecture at Grunewald Hall, April %, upon the
"Lost Continent" that wonderful land which
disappeared Ii the waves of the Atlantic ten
centuries or SO before the Christian era, where
civilization had attained q higher develop
ment than has ever been known since, and
where hundred questions which are now
disturbing Europe and America were settled,
while Europe and America were still inhabited
by Savages.
A manuscript discovered in the blouse of
the Seven Wise Men" at Pekin, and translated
into Tamul by the imperial librarian Shin
Foo Choo, has put modern sdua,as in posses
sion Of a knowledge Of the government, social
customs and manners Of the great people
who inhabited the Lost Continent" inter-
csting to all.
The revelations OF the Lost Continent are
Of GREATNESS interest at the present time,
and have direct application to the United
States Of America and especially to the people
OF the city Of New Orleans (which occupies, it
Is believed, the site OF citf formerly in com
mercial intercourse With Hoo Whang the
commercial capital Of the Lost Continent.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
CRESCENT CITY BATTALION.

It behooves this organization Of our State
National Guard to give the example in mat
ters military and show what esprit de corps
and emulation can do towards efficiency in
drill. Alta meeting Of the board Of officers Of
the battalion, held on Friday, it was decided
to hold military festival to come off between
the tenth and fifteenth Of May next, for the
Joint benefit of the battalion and of the Robert
L. Lee Monumental Association. The festival
will be held at the Fair Grounds, and will con-
sist of competitive drill and dress parade,
after which there will be grand promenade
concert, under the patronage of the leading
fashionable ladies' Of New Orleans.
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DWYER's ILL-LUCK.
u
He Ii ssSmashed In the BnEfe" ana Cat
Twice by George zones.

He Is .'smashed In the BnEle" and Cat
Twice by George Jones.
At / o'clock this morning, at the corner Of
Common and Basin streets, an alteration
took place between George Jones, o pilot, and
J. P. Dryer, which resulted in Dryer receiv-
Ing two knife wounds, inflicted bxt his adyer-
sary. .-.....#
The first slash of Jones' knife made an in
cision In Dryers back of about three inches
length; the next nearly severed three OF his
fingers.
Jones after committing the deed ran as far
as the corner Of Gravier and Basin streets,
where he was arrested by Officers Mccarthy,
Carey and Mehle and lodged in the Central
Station, charged with cutting and wounding
with intent to murder.
The prisoner, when searched at the station,
had no weapons on him and the supposition
Is that after committing the act he threw the
weapon into the gutter.
The wounded man said, when interviewed,
"He was full and so was |. He was no friend
of mine. | did not know him from cord OF
wood He first smashed me in my bugle, and
when went to smash him he cut me In the
back was In the act OF flatteniDg his bugle
when he made pass at my right hand That
was uplifted, and you see the result
Here the wounded man raised his hand
which was covered with blood, and also
showed the track OF the knifes blade across
three Of his fingers
Dwyer was removed to the hospital for
medical treatment. His wounds are con-
sidered severe, though not dangerous.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
CITY ECHOES.

The jury In the case of Simon st. Gene, in
the Superior Criminal Court, were locked up
until Monday.
Joseph Willis and John Henry, at midnight
Tuesday, were lodged In the Third Station,
chared with being dangerous and suspicious
characters
John II. Garnery caused the arrest of Mike
Keegan and John Newton, whom he charges
with the larceny of a lot of lumber. They are
Gagged in the Sixth Station.
Moses Edwards, alias Moses Jackson aged
II years, Sam Saunders, aged years, and
Geo. Kelley, ageds l6 years, are held In du-
rance vile at the Sixth Station, charged with
larceny.
Thos. Cassels roasted In the Third Station,
charged with being drunk, disturbing the
peace, carrying concealed weapon, to wit, q
bowie knife, and assault and battery on Will
liam Lonorgan.
dangerous and suspicious character, with
out any visible means Of support and liable
to commit breach OF the peace II allowed to
run at large, is Geo Cooper, who is booked In
the Harbor Station. So say the police.
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blood on u RNnt.

While en- route to the city, on board III
steamboat City Of Greenville, on this sided
Carrolton, a difficulty took place between TIM
negroes, one roustabout named VIM. Bur
gett. and the other named Thompson q dea
passenger, which finally resulted In the ron&t
about being cut in the left side of the mech bJ
the passenger. The rouster retaIiated n
cutting Thompson in the left hand Ontk
arrival Of the boat at her landing both mn
were arrested and taken to the Harbor 81.
ton, where the proper charges were prefend
against them. From there they were CO.
veyed to the Charity Hospital, where thd
wounds were dressed, after which they wen
brought before Judge Sheehan
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

For the Inauguration OF the third week OF
their engagement ut the Academy the Col
vile Burlesque Opera Company will present
this evening VIM. ellis sprightly and anus
ing burlesque opera entitled "Our New Gin
derela," in which the entire company will
appear, and In addition Gus Williams, the
German dialect comedian, lecturer and
dancer, and Ben Maginley, the two latest ac-
QUESTIONS OF Sam Colvlle. New scenery,
new costumes, new jokes and new songs are
promised. We have no doubt, In fact, that
the entertainment will be pleasant. Gill,
Drew, CahilI, Maflin, Eme Roseau, Marie
Williams, Ada Lee. Kate Everleigh, have each
prominent parts In the burlesque.
THE CORA RoIG CONCERT.
We have already said that the concert to be
given on Monday at Grunewald Hall by the
young New Orleans debutante would be a
pecuniary success, over one thousand tickets
having been sold within fifteen days after the
announcement that the entertainment would
take place. It is therefore left to al appre-
ciating public to determine whether 1t will be
an artistic success. Mrs. Samuel Is doubt
less one Of the finest pianists In the world.
and Mr.. Livain, the flutist, one Of the most
talented. Both appear In the concert, and SO
far as they are concerned there Is nothing to
fear for art. Miss Roig, the beneficiary, 10
endowed by nature with rich, sympathetic
voice, which has already received careful cul-
tivation and the verdict OF the public will de-
eide whether she shall continue to display the
same industry and energy that she has man
Tested in the past to perfect herself and at
tain the prominence which her ambition
seeks.
THE LADIES MITE ASSOCIATION.
This association will give series Of variety
entertainments at Violet Hall corner Of Com
mon and Rampant streets) commencing with
grand concert on Monday, under the diIec-
ton Of Mr.. A. P. Williams.
THE GRAND PICNIC.
The grand picnic of the Benevolent Asso-
citation OF the Sons OF Louisiana will occur
to. day at the Fair Grounds. The picnic will
be enhanced In its attractiyeness by the dis
play OF fireworks that will take place at dark.
SADIE VIVIAN.
We take pleasure again in reminding our
readers that Sadie Vivan's grand compl-
mentary concert will take place at the ST..
Charles Theatre on Friday evening, May g.
'Frou-Frou" will be presented. with the pretty
beneficiary in the title role, assisted by an
excellent amateur cast. Popular prices will
be observed. Tickets can be obtained at all
the principal stores and at the box office Of
the theatre.
FETE CHAMPETRE.
Dramatique ct Sociae No. H. will give an
other OF their ever pleasant entertainments,
on Sunday next, April 20. The committee of
arrangement, consists of Messrs. Roman
Senac, Ell. Fourment, j. Valette. Il. Tran and
A. Pierce, which is synonymous Of success
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THE WASHING TON ARTILLERY MONU-
MENT.

The committee under whose care is the
task Of building the Washington Artillery
monument, Is composed OF Capt. w. i. Hodg-
son, Col. j. B. Walton, Lieut.. l.. A. Adams,
Col. B. +. Eshelman and II. Y. Ogden, Esq
The committee has closed contract for the
granite to be used In erecting the monument,
with the Hinsdale Doyle Granite Company
Of New York.
The ground upon which the monument will
stand was broken few days ago, and the
foundation Ia now being laid under the super
vision OF Ohas. Orleans, Esq. the architect.
representing the contractors.
Id the centre OF the Metairie Cemetery the
monument will stand fronting east; tits to
high. raised on mound Of nine feet altitude,
and may cost $4,000, Upon the sides OF the
three pyramidal bases forming the pedestal
Of the monument the name OF the Washing
ton Artillery will be craven In large letters,
and on the space remaining will be carved
the names Of sixty Of the principal battles In
which the five batteries OF the Washington
Artillery We're engaged. Above and upon
polished tablets will stand record OF the
names Of those who died In the service.
Beautifully sculptured inches will have as
InelT IFDHblSp1eCfS Lle Tiger b nehd anu UHb-
tnIlon's motto Of the Washington Artillery.
The badge OF the W.. a., together. with the
coat OF arms OF the State of Louisiana and q
bust of Washington, will stand in bas-relief
upon the monument. Military emblems and
designs will appear in all other prominent
places. An eight-foot granite statue, repre-
senting private artilleryman standing at
rest, with sponge In hand, sabre hooked at
his side and a mantle thrown over his shout
ders, will stand upon the summit Of the
monument. The entire structure is to be
completed within year, and no doubt will re-
fleet high credit on the architect who has de-
vised and carried out the plans for Its compile
ton, and also to the committee on building,
whose zeal in the work cannot be too much
praised. The memory Of those illustrious
aud heroic men who yielded up their lives In
a struggle which THY deemed good will be
and d structure designed by
generous feeling Wi plead to remembrance
for them In times wi len those who will have
raised this tributeT II have passed away.
Don't fail To gGto the Fair Grounds to-day.
The Sons Of NsQi ana give their festival.
Everybody expedten
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AZ Daring PickpOcket.

Yesterday at Christ Church John Turna
Knight was arrested and lodged In the Csns
trail Station, charged with having picked tne
pockets OF Mrs. William G. Black, while sne
was riding in a car of the Prytania stre8
line.
It appears Mrs. Black entered the Prytannl
street cars, and upon arriving at Canal stEea
found her pocket-book missing. AS there Va ~
suspected that he had committed the theis
and the negro, noticing that Mrs. Black az
peared Hurried, jumped off the car and mao sos
down Canal street. On reaching Christ Chnr1
he Sol ght shelter in that place. -.
AS Aids Pecora and Caster noticed W.
negro go into the church they followed niu
In and made him prisoner.
On bringing him out Mrs. Black, 9h0. q. ~ y
followed the negro, came up and ifentnsa
him as the party who was sitting ne3 70 " II.
In the car, and Is the party she IS 11lder w
impression who robbed her of her nfcketpoOh
aud contents.
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nittee Of one Tor action regarding publica-

T1lHbee OI OLE lOI uGglOA AAhk5 pNDAiSA
ton.
once purchase fifteen carts for the removal
of garbage. etc, from the streets and cutters
The motion was referred to the committee on
streets and landings with power to act.
Mr.. Forester called attention to COM
plant, made through one Of the city papers,
that garbage was dumped III the river and ac-
cumnlated under the wharves.
Tue matter was referred to DR.. White sani-
tary director, with instructions to devise
some means Of disposlng OF the garbage OF
the city
pr. Bemiss was called upon for some sug-
gestions
lie, In response, said that he had no sug-
gestions TO make, but would state that before
leaving Washington he had called the atten-
ton Of the National Board OF Health 70 the
association, and had 1t placed on the list OF
exchanges, which would insure the reception
by the association of the sanitary reports aud
statistics, forwarded from all parts OF the
world to the board.
II was decided that the committee should
meet regularly every Thursday and Satur-
day, at $50 o'clock, and that the chairman OF
sub. standing committees be Invited TO attend.
The committee on canals and drainage re-
ported that the following canals needed clean
Ing: Orleans canal, from Claiborne to Broad
streets: GalveZ canal, throughout Its whole
length; Toulouse street canal, from Claiborne
street to Hagan ayenue;. Claiborne canal.
from New Navigation canal to jackson street.
They recommended, that If the cleaning
gould not be done this season, that nine water
gates be erected at the various intersections
thus controlling the water, and removing the
upper strata of drainage filth. The cost Of
the gates was estimated at $500 each. The
committee expressed themselves satisfied
that by taking advantage Of offers made, an
abundant supply VI river water for flushing
the cutters could be obtained at a cost 81
S25, 900.
The chairman of the d mmittee was author
lied to advertise for bids for furnishing
pumps, etc, to flush th& CUTTERS.
The committee adpu bed.
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A Drenched eIeonatra.

Mrs. Isaac Grant Is an ebony-hued sped
good clothes and believes In showing then
off. At about 5 80 o'clock last evening Mn
Grant concluded she would take proTnenade
on the river bank and allow the gentle bre0e
to play with her 81 so bunch Of moss lin
curls. She .gazed enthusiastically into th
lead-colored waters and was about to male
a queen-llke bow to passing roustaDout q.
a cotton float, when dump! she tumbled y
the head OF st. Ferdinand street and gave hef
clothing bSth. She was fished out with the
starch in hd finery all gone, and thro1t
yearning fol a glass OF revivifying brandy
Military lto-day at the Fair Grounds. fcs
prizes. 81 ions Of Louisiana programme y
another cd81n,
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THE sEAMEN's BETHEL.

We are under obligations to Rev. A. J.
Witherspoon for an invitation to attend the
third entertainment for the enlargement Of
the Seamen's Bethel, on Fulton, near Jack
son street, on the fifteenth instant. The pro-
pleasure to all. There will be singing, recita-
ton and instrumental music. The cause is
good one and we hope will not miss the aid of
friends.
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THE BURKE RIFLES.

The following letter from one OF the crack
companies OF the State National Guard
speaks for itself. The Louisiana Grays, OF
Col Charles E. Fenner's Crescent City Bat
TALON, have changed their name to the
Burke Rifles, In honor of our popular State
Treasurer:
NEW ORLEANS, April 0, 1879.
Major r. A. Burke:
Dear iSir-At special meeting held at the
armory OF the Louisiana Grays, on Saturday
night, the fifth instant, it was unanimously
resolved to change the name Of said com
pany to that Of the Burke Rifles, in honor Of
yourself. which now have the pleasure Of
confirming Assuring you 1t will be our
pleasure to keep up high standard of mill
tary excellence, and that we will give you
every reason to be proud OF the organization
now bearing your name,
am your obedient servant,
ATWOOD VIOLETT,
Captain OF the Burke Rifles
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ERRONEOUS REPORT.

According to. the statement OF Mr.. D. Ur-
quhart the report current on the street yes
terday that Congressman j. 81. Acklen as
saulted him or threatened him in his office
with a weapon, is incorrect.
MI. Urquhart says that the only founda-
ton for the report is that during Mr.. Acklen's
recent visit to this city they both became ex-
cited over business transaction and indulqed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
A Case of ENLIGHTENMENT.

Oscar Montgomery went back on 0. P.
Phillippi-that is, he went back on PhiIlippi's
pies, and this is the way he did it. Phillippi
entrusted Oscar with a lot of hot cocoanut,
lemon, apple and peach pies to sell. The
got to turn over the proceeds; so now he Ian
cuisines in the Central Station, charged with
breach OF trust and embezzIement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
The Burr a. Goodwin Case,

M. Goodwin, of the firm Of Burr d Good.
win, charged by various parties with obtain.
ing money under false pretenses, came up Oh
9 preliminary examination yesterday before
Judge Sheehan. The only case tried viii
that Of Mrs. Carey, and the evidence failIne
to establish the crime, he was DISCHARGED
He was, however, remanded to the Pafist
Prison, in default of $500 bonds, to answwN
the other charges pending against him.
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Inclpient mum anify

Yesterday afternoon, at about hali.paa
7 o'clock, Corporal Broadhead discovered
mething floating In the Old basin, 1T ia
head Of Marals street, and on investigator
Young woman had disposed Of, by consign1e
1t to the muddy waters Of the basin.
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PERSONAL.

With pleasure we learned of the appoint
ment OF that gallant gentleman, Mr.. VIM.
Murray, to the agency OF the Piedmont Air
Line Railroad in this city. Mr.. Murray is a
gentleman who has the capacity to fill the
arduous duties Of that position, and the line
could not select better man.
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Major j.. A. Burke:
CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIArIoN.

Bishop Wingfleld will preach and hold con-
firmation in the Free Churef Of the Annun-
citation this Haster Day, at The evening SER
Races to-day at the Nei1 Gronnds for prizes.
See Sons ofsLoutsfana programme In another
column. h#8 -------. ------ ------
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in some high words and loud talk. The mat
ter In hand was, however, arranged satisfac-
torily to both, and they parted Ia friendly
manner. There was no weapon drawn by Mr..
Acklen and he made no motion to draw one,
nor WAS there anything like an assault on
either side
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR

Henry Renshaw, director on the part Of the
State of the Consolidated Association of
Planters Of Louisiana, uice E. A. Palfrey, re-
signed; ]. a. ]. Herrin, justice Of the peace
Tor the sixth ward, parish of West Feliciana,
uice John P. Jamison, deceased.
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Taking Ballast.

The wharfnger OF the upper districts, MI,
Nolan and John Thompson, whom be charges
with taking BALLAD from the batture Ut IA
head Of Orange rect without a permit, h
violation OF city ordnance No. 4166. Nolan
Is l nise charged ~ running a cart without
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A POltcsunan.s Heath

Yesterday morning, at rs o'clock. Iav-
renee Cronan, the doorman of the Third prs.
cinct, died, after lingering illness. Of can.
His funeral will take p|aae Nv N )
o'clock this afternoon, from his late residencs,
No, IS North Claiborne street
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acarea Tntev.s

Inc police reported yesterday morning the
i Ict that seven shots had been fired by un-
known parties on St. Louis street, at II
O'Clock Friday night On investigating the
matter it was found that Mr.. ]. Ii. Galway,
the proprietor of foundry on st. Louis
street, between Robertson and Claiborne, had
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Upprosperous for Prosper.

Armed with his white-handled razor, Chs
Prosper bore down upon Lizzie William
Friday evening, on Franklin, near Custom
house street. After slashing her fortuBate
lys slightly-he tried to make his escape, 81.
was arrested and lodged in the Third Stain
1t appears Williams suspected Lizzie i
lavishing her sweetness on ONE other felIon
consequently he waxed wtoth, and said, 4
will have to cut her" and kerily did he key
bis word. Lizzie is now ling patched upa
the hospital. -
Don't fail to go ID "A Fir Grounds to.dg.
The Sons of LouistaA fgive their festival
Everybody expected.@
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Two serious, Cha rses

BY virtue OF warrant Officer Cheeyers ar
rested negro named Edward Coleman. and
Locked Locked him up on the charge of being a con-
the passing OF counterfeit money.
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DISCHARGED.

- Geo. Howard, the doorman OF the Fourth
Precinct who accidentally shot any wounded
VI MISS Martha Byner on March "a, appeared
LOT trlaI before Judge Miltenberger yesterday
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A Drowned Davkv.

The body of a icolored man, who has not
yet been identified, was found floating In the
river yesterday afternoon, and was hauled
ashore. The coroner viewed the BODY and
gave verdict Of accidental drowning.
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Night Hawks.

Some time Tuesday night thieves broke
open John Concha'ssfruit stand, at the corner
OF Blenville and Basin streets, and carried off
S21 80 currency and a revolver.
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saved ,rron n watery cr,v.

Friday evening Charles Wilson, d bow sevon
years old, fell into the Old basin al the inter .
section OF st. Claude street, but was reae,ad
from drowning owing to the timely arrival n
Nicolo Torantono, who fished him out AMI
took him home. - ~.
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Levi out an KOnds.

Louis Levi. charged with having embezzled
$500 from keiffer Brothers, was yesterday ar
ratgned before Judge Sheehan and released on
$1,000 bonds for his appearance.
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Placed Under Hands

John Boisdore, charged with publiab,r.
and Offering for sale obscene literature h w
shape Of the New Orleans Street Gasette ~ -
arraigned before Judge Sheehan, and placS
under appearance bonds. p.1s0a
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Arraigned.

Joe Oliver, J. Mcclure andtarnes Fl. Lang
well, who were implicated ildthe late disturb
ance on Royal street, werf arraigned before
Judge Miltenherger yesterday and placed
under appearance borNs.
Military drill to- day aakhl Fair Grounds For
prizes sec Sons q lo lana programme aoernun iH in
another column.
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Races to-day at the Fair Grounds Tor grlze8.
see Sons Of Louisiana programme in another
column.
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discharged his pistol at some thIevaa : 3
had been missing some Of his tools IT, a ne
erai days, and determined at length thsss g \.
would watch and welc2nie the purioinsrnss !. V
their next visit. Seelgf one perched on ~ =
fence last night, he6pened his batter,eaa a sns
the depredators ski bed. ''o ata