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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14
A Chinese Murderer Turns Kear-
naYife.


The Reno Gal Gazette says "Ah
Chouey, the Chinaman under convic-
ton of murder in the first degree, has
gone back on his race, seems to enioy
life, even although he is in jail and
has a prospect of swinging. The
Cinnamon have not done by him as he
considers theyought, and he has cut
off his queue and now does his swear
ing in Christian English. To still
further denationalize himself he has
constructed a huge mustache from
the shorn whiskers of a black bearded
fellow-prisoner and wears it almost
constantly. This mustaehe affords
All Chouey not a little amusement.
With it on he plants himself at the
Jail window and halls passing China
men, After speaking to them in their
native tongue for a few moments. he
asks them in pigeon English if he
doesn talk the language pretty well
for an American. They acknowledge
that he doesvery fairly for a foreigner.
The ferociously luxuriant mustache
deceiyes the heather perfectly. and
All Chouey's delight at their wonder
ment In hearing a supposed barbarian
chattering in Chinese is great. He
hopes for a new trial and freedom. hut
swears that hereafter he will be allie
same Mclean man and curses his race
nightly"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14
The Metric Double Eagle.

Washington Republican,
The first s%pecimeno of the metric cold
double eagle on the goloid principie. OF
the full value Of $40, coined at The
Philadelphia United States mint, was
received at the treasury department
yesterday, 1t is a beautiful coin of the
size of the old double eagle, having A
very rich hue. The design of the OBJ.
verse side is a head of Liberty sur
mounted by thirteen stars, between
which is the metric inscription, bog.
LBS. 3.5c. IS grains" below which h
1879. On the reverse is the double
eagle, surrounded by the words
United States Of America" with A
circle of thirteen stars emblazoned
Within the circlet is the Latin in.
scription, Dec est Gloria, in a scroll
held by the eagle the words IL Pluri.
bus Unum,' meaning, when trans.
lated, "The United States Of America
to God is the Glory-of many one.
Beneath this the words twenty dol
lars" The coin has been handed ia
A. ID. Stephens, chairman of the com
mittee on coinage. II is patented BY
DIR. William Wheeler HHabbell and i,
the champion coin of the goloid dol.
lar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14
A Singular Fact.

A recent traveller in Mexico, who
visited the mines there during his
journey, says that he was much as
tonished at seeing the men who carry
the ore come out Of the mine each
with one eye shut. The foreman, see
ing his surprise, explained the matter.
He said the candles belonging to the
~tarateros (who drill and blast) do not
give sufficient light in the drifts, where
it is consequently quite dark, but
where, nevertheless, the tarateros see
well enough not to run their heads
against the rocks. But, on emerging
into daylight, they would be blinded
did they not take precautionary meas
ures, For this reason, as they ap-
proach the mouth Of the shaft, az the
point where they catch the first
glimpse Of light, they drop the eyelid
of one eye, and keep this down while
they are discharging their ore and
until they have r~edescended the shaft.
When they are again in the dark,
they open the eye kept hitherto in
reserve, and at once see everything
distinctly, while the other eye pre-.
yiously open and somewhat blinded
by daylight perceives nothing at all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14
Death of the Remaining Chin.
nnnHeR.

1t will be remembered that some
time ago one of the ehimpanzees in
the geological Garden died. Since
that time the companion has appeared
in a very melancholy mood. About
three weeks ago the remaining one
was taken i'll with symptoms similar to
those which caused the death Of the
other one-ulceration Of the stomach
and bowels. DR.. IL. G. Chapman, the
surgeon Of the society, was at once
summoned and did everything in his
power TO save the life Of the animal,
but without avail, and death ensued.
During the illness Of the chimpanzee
a keeper, or what might be termed a
nurse, was in constant attendance
upon the patient. II has been found,
after costly experience by the society,
that il is impossible to keep a chin
panzee alive in this climate for any
length Of time,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14

The case was continued until Thurs
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-02-14

A clear head and quick action must
be- possessed for steady and successful
effort, But who can have such when
suffering with cold? Use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and procure immediate
relief.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
THE W.ACKUsETT.

To date but twenty-three boys have been
enlisted on the United States man-of-war
Waehusett. The small number Is attributed
to the strfngency Of the regulations under
which the enIistments are made, for although
there has been great many applications
made and alarge number Of youths examined,
all but the number stated above have failed
to come up to the requirements.
The instruction OF the boys who have been
entered have already commenced, and they
are daily given lessons on the various parts
and their uses and purposes OF the ship.
They have been uniformed and seem to take
kindly to their new life and to be contented.
The vessel will remain in this port for some
time longer and will continue the enlistment.
For general convenience a recruiting office
has been established at the corner OF Caron-
deIet and Gravier streets. where applications
will be received and the boys examined. I'm
der i new ruling boys between fifteen and
seventeen years Of age are alone eligible.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
TILE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY
MATCH.

The rifle match between the members Of
the several companies Of the Washington Ar
tillery Battalion, which was commenced on
the recent excursion to Biloxi, was continued
yesterday lat Frogmoor, and was !partici-
pated In by large number of gentlemen of
the several commands who had not taken
their turn at the opening Of the shoot.
The match was for two medals, and 1t was
originally intended that they should be shot
for at Biloxi, but as the rifle shooting inter-
fered with the parrot gun parctice, it was
postponed after several scores had been made.
Yesterday the shooting was somewhat
above the average, and some good totals
were made; none, however, beat the score Of
twenty-one out OF the possible twenty-five, at
200 yards, made by Private Manion Of Com
pany A, at Biloxi, and he was awarded the
medal put up for the best score made with
any military riie; , Ihs medal tor the best
tant Kursheedt. Lieut.. Fitzpatrick was
awarded and decorated with the leather
medal-the prize for the greatest number Of
aQOOSo eppSt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
DIR. sAuoHoN 10 DIR CHOPIN

On Friday morning the DEMOCRAT pub
lished an Interview with, our talented young
physician Or. I'D. Bouehon, concerning the
sickness tn the family of MI. stoute, from
which Miss Creel departed for mississippi
City, where she died. The following letter
On the same subject was addressed yesterday
by DE. Solchon to the president Ut the
Board OF Health:
New ORLEAEs, July %, 1870
Dr.. 3. Chopin. President Beard OF Health:
MI DEER DDctor--I kept no record OF the
cases Ut sickness III Mr.. btoutes IaIRily, as
they were light cases OF rem1ttent lever,
which never gave me one moments concern
OF uneasiness. They were AL charaetellz ~
by more OF less headache. accompanied with
fever. which always was great deal less 10
the morning than In the evening Of during
the night. only found once the thermometer
to 70 up us high as 10ao; 1t usually marked
about 1929 In the evening. There was no very
particular condition of the tongue; the gums
were not cengestsd, nor the eye-halls. there ..sa
never was any suppression Of urine, etc. Inc
cases did not last more than four or i've days
each: they quickly recovered their appetite
and then strength. Mr.. 6toutes case was,
from his own account OF 1t, evidently due TO
exposure. MY attention was never called TO
the nurse Miss Greel, and, RS for Us l know,
she was aiIing when she left. She was OF Q
pale, sickly, GhlorU-antpmic appearance, and
looked like one that would not offer much
resistance to sickness Of any sort.
Respectfully, Ed. SoUGHON, nj. ID.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
"A THIRD DISTRICT REGATTA.

A large crowd assembled yesterday even
ing In the Third District, at the foot OF Monte
gut street, to witness the annual regatta Of
the Edward 8. Levi and G. Sporl rowing
clubs.
The first race was for skiffs, open to all
members, distance one-half mile and return.
There were but two entries for the race-the
Whoa Emma and the Red Warrior. AT 6 30
o'clock start was made, both boats holding
well their own, but On reaching the other side
called upon for squirt, which they answered
to nobly, gaining nearly two boats lengths on
their adversaries, which they steadily in
creased. coming Id about four lengths ahead.
Time, 10 Owing to the fast approaching
darkness the other races were postponed until
Sunday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
WAKEFUL NEMESIS.
Foley Arrested for Killing Man One
Year Ago.

Foley Arrested Tor Killing MaH OHe
Year Ago.
Yesterday morning, at the instigation Of
John Davis, a negro, Patrolman Guerin re-
paired to On eating establishment on Custom
house street, between Front and Water, where
he arrested a negro named Ennis Foley, and
after conveying him to the Third Precinct
Station. locked him up. Davis charged Foley
with tha murder Of his Davis steptather on
Dpge's plantation, on Bayou Lafourche, a
year ago.
The accused was arralgned before Judge
Sambola and remanded to the Parrish Prison
without bail to await information from the
sheriff OF the parish
DHyis's statement is to the effect that his
stepfather became involved in the difficulty
with Foley over the ownership of o shovel.
day from the effects of hebloW. He also said
that Foley, before he killed the old man Davis,
had shot and dangerously wounded one Paul
Green. He was never tried, as he broke out
of Napoleon Street jail and effected his
escape.
On obtaining this information Sergeant
Hamilton additionally charged Foley with be-
ing fugitive from justice and shooting and
wOunding with intent to murder.
The accused, when questioned By Sergeant
Hamilton, said: "Yon'ss 9 man. Well. when
you gets into a fight, It's man to man, amt
IT. / had D fight, man to man, with old man
him once. They told me that he died next
day, but then don't know that"
Foley, under Instructions from his lawyer,
when interviewed BY d DEMOCRAT reporter,
denied tIle killing, but said that he had lived
On the Dieges plantation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
HEALTH MATTERS.

DR.. r. w. Mitchell has telegraphed DIR. Be-
miss that for the twenty-four hours ending
Thursday at q. m. there had been sixteen
Memphis.
News has been received by DR.. Bemiss
from DR.. Writ johnson that the towns and
villages on the Jackson Railroad in Mlsss-
aippi are free from any contagious disease.
Dr.. johnson has been requested by DIR. Be-
miss To try to have boards OF health estab-
lished In such towns Of Mississippi as have
none, and to have these places adopt the rules
and regulations OF the National Board of
Health.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26

internal revenue laws which requires all
packages OF cigars to be STAMPED; II being
alleged that the proprietor, Pedro ROsellO.
who was arrested at the time the seizure was
made, had sent cigars from The factory and
disposed ct them unstamped.
Internal Revenue Collector Marks says
there are d large number gf persons doing
business Id this city subject 10 All internal
revenue tax, who hay9 failed to procure their
license, and he announces bis intention OF
prosecuting all of them at no distant day
Collector Badger has Instructed the Gu s.
toms officers ut the Rigolets quarantine sta,
tion to comply with the quarantine rules and
as they do not conflict with the United States
statutes governing the duties OF Custom,
House officers. The Instructions grew out q
q complaint by DR. Chopin that the officers
had disregarded and violated the reguia'
lions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
IMPORTANT TO RIVER MEM.

An invitation has been sent to the Gov
ernor OF this State to attend River Inn
provement Convention, to be held at Quincy,
Ill, on the fifteenth OF October. 1879. Inn
portant subjects are to be discussed, such as
the necessity for enlarged facilities for cheap,
safe and certain transportation Of the agri-
cultural and manufacturing productions OF
the States bordering on the Mississippi river
and it's tributaries. The feasibility of inn
proving the navigation Of the rivers named
and OF removing the evils with which COM
MERGE has now to contend, will also be an Inn
portant point Of discussion. The Governor is
represent this State in the convention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
MISSING.
Supernumerary Hackenberger Sup
posed to Have Committed

Suicide.
Yesterday, at half-past o'clock, q delega.
ton OF colored boys called at the Carrollton
Police Station and turned over to the authori-
ties police hat, pocket handkerchief and a
pistol holster, which, they stated, they picked
up at the coal yard, head Of LoWerline street.
AS the articles were identified as being the
property of Fritz Hackenherger, q supernu-
merary police officer In the precinct, Officer
Keadennur was Immediately detailed by the
sergeant to investigate the matter. The Off
Ger, OH repairing to the coal yard where the
boys found the clothes boarded barge lying
abreast Of the coal yard, end found Hacken-
berger's pistol On efVieW1ng several par
ties he ascertained that q few hours previous
the missing man was seen In the nelghbOr-
hood Of the barge Under the influence Of
liquor.
cav him return, it Is believed that he COM
mitted suicide by jumping overheard. It has
been since ascertained that some days ago
Hackenberger and his wife quarreled and the
latter separated from him and went to live ut
the residence of Corporal Compton. Since the
separation the husband took to drink, and the
impression prevails that Haekenberger, seeing
no chance for speedy adjustment OF this
family difficulty, became disconsolate and
ended his unhappiness In the river. Up to 0
o'clock his body had not been recovered.
Supernumerary Hackenberger Ia the hus-
band of the woman, Frances Haeken-
berger, residing % Laurel street, near
Valence, who attempted to drown her.
self at midnight Of the twenty first
instant, by jumping into the river, at
the head Of Valence street, but was rescued
by the promptness Of Officer Boudette, OF the
Sub-Seventh Station, the full particulars Of
which were published in the DEMOCRAT Of
the twenty second Instant
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
OUR SANITARY CONDITION.

DR.. T. s. Scales, a leading physician Of Mo
bile and health officer Of our sister city, has
been in New Orleans for the past three days
on tour OF investigation. After careful
and thorough examination into the sanitary
condition Of the various districts Of New Or
leans, the Doctor goes back to Mobile by the
evening train perfectly satisfied that there is
not even suspicious case of fever here. His
report to the Mobile board OF health will, no
doubt, be very satisfactory.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Wil1f11 williams

AS o'clock last night Miss Margaret
Hanley, residing with her parents. at No. 287
Gravier street, discovered d negro man In her
mother bed room. She gave the alarm, and
Officer Bayhi and Acting CORPORAL Carey
coming TO her assistance, arrested the negro
Just as he was ID the act OF effecting his escape.
On his arrival at the station, he gave his
name as Bill Williams, and was booked for
entering d house In the night time with in
tent to commit D. felony.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
POOLS ON TILE REGATTA.

Much interest is manifested In the great
rowing regatta which Is to come off at the
New Lake End on Monday and Tuesday next
under the auspices Of the State Amateur Row
ing Association.
Every day the various crews and single con-
testants are practicing, and all appear to be
in fine trim.
and tomorrow at II o'clock d. m. at Major
Joe Walkers Club-room, Crescent Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
THE NEW LAKE.

Last evening the weather unexpectedly
threw damper On the concert at the New
Lake. Consequently there were not as many
present as would have otherwise been; how
ever, those who did attend were of the better
class and fully appreciated the excellent
music rendered by Prof. VOLTS band The
pavilion was brilliantly Illuminated, and but
for the extreme dampness prevailing every
ching would have been crowded to Its utmost
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
"A Fire.

At quarter to u o'clock yesterday fire,
caused by sparks from q furnace, broke out In
the Kitchen Of the one-story frame cottage
situated at the corner OF Felicity Road and
st. Thomas street. The building, which was
owned and occupied by Mrs. Nestor, was DAM
aged to the amount OF $40. The flames were
extnguished without the necessity Of an
alarm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
q Sudden Death.

About o'clock yesterday morning q eolored
woman named Clementine Charles died sud-
denly at her residence, No. 143 Dauphlne
street.
At half-past o'clock q white man named
VIM johnson. aged fifty five years, o native Of
England, residing corner Of Melpomene and
Broad streets, died suddenly OF heart disease.
The coroner viewed the body and gave a GER
tificate OF death according to the facts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Arrest of Engineer MeKune.

Mr.. Mike MeKune, the engineer of the train
on the Mobile road that ran over and killed
the little negro girl, Rosa Israel, at Michaud
Station, was arrested and locked up In the
Fifth Precinct. Chief Boylan, upon being
notified by Capt. O'Neil Of the arrest OF Nc
Kune, Immediately Informed Coroner Marley
that the accused was arrested and held SUBJ
jeCt to his order.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
They Did Not Want Him.

OCH arrested p. Rivenae, who claims to be q
professor OF music, and locked him up in the
Central Station, charging him, from informa.
tion received, with having committed the
crime of rape IN Brandon, Miss. AS the
authorities declined to send for the accused
Chief Boylan ordered his release.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Edict Against Goats.

The following order was yesterday sent to
all stations:
Commanding officers are hereby instructed
to enforce the pound ordinance In regard to
goats and other animals. Numerous COM
plants are being made Of these animals, and
when necessary they must be impounded
s'THOs NJ BOYTtAN Chief
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
cUsToM-HoUsE NOTES.

"a Warning to Unlicensed Dealers.
The government yesterday seized the prop
egty No. 10 Magnolia street. the house and
its contents, consisting OF the apparatus and
machinery Of . cigar factory, number OF
cigars and quantity Of tobacco The seizure
Was made Tor violation Of that section OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
The Work of an Incendiary.

y
Att 80 o'clock Friday morning some mali
cious person attempted to set fire to the
double one story frame cottage located at the
corner Of Upperline and Jersey streets. The
flames were discovered by Officer Costa and
promptly distinguished.
The house is occupied on one side by Simon
Videl and r.. Lpones and on the other by
Della August. The incendiary piled up q lot
Of combustible material against the door and
then set fire to it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Mccormick on the Make.

On Thursday morning, at o'clock. Taylor
Mccormick, alias Parker White, was arrested
on Erato street. near T:houpitoulas, by Ser
geant Wilkerson and Corporal Dante and
lodged IN the Sixth Station. charged by Thos.
Randall with entering his house In the night
time and obtaining money under false pre-
lenses,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Kicked by a Colt,

At about o'clockIa little white girl aged
eight years, daughter of Mr.. Jewell, resid-
ing on Valence street, between Pitt and st.
Charles, while playing in the street was
kicked In her right side and slightly wounded
by colt, the property Of Mrs. Blass.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
A Runaway.

At about 10 o'clock yesterday morning a
horse attached to bakers wagon took fright
on Tchoupitoulas street, near Ninth, and ran
away. The wagon collided with lamp-post
and was completely demolished. The driver,
William SHREDDER, escaped without injury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26

We direct attention Of our readers to the
advertisement of ii. Dudley Coleman & Bro.
manufacturers Of corn mills. saw mills and cot
ton presses. etc. They have removed their
stock into large and eommodious new ware
house. and are now prepared with greater
facilities to offer inducements TO purchasers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26

Good oysters from their native beds are
healthy and very neurishing.n said the doctor
to a eonvalescent patient. Can get good
oysters at this season of the year I" Certainly.
sir. certainly; just go to the Borges House. No.
1os Castomhouse street. and you will dnd splsu-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
HoNoRABLY DISCHARGED.

P. T.. Bechtel, assistant auditor Of customs
who was arrested some time ago, on the
charge OF obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, came up before Judge Miltenber on
Thursday, and was homo ably discharged
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26

Montgomery Co. will sell to-day at II q. m .
at No. 70 Baronne street. fine thoroughbred
mare and other stock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
Bitten hu q. Dog

A child Of Mrs. Patterson. residing on
DeIord street, near Camp. was severely bitten
by vicious dog. The animal was shot BY
Officer Reid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-26
First District Court.

Second Recorders Court.
Thos. Nelson. assault. by willfuliy shooting
at, was sent before the First District Court
under $1,000 bonds.