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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
CITY ECHOES.

At 10 o'clock Monday night Mrs. Saul's domi-
ellie; No. 156 Basin street. was slightly damaged
by fire.
Bernard Russell was run into the Third Sta
ton. charged with being drunk and malicious
mischief.
John J. Tyrrell was locked up In the Harbor
Station. charged with assault and battery with
a dangerous weapon.
B. 81. Wright was incarcerated In the Third
Station. charged by Robert Adams with obtain
ing money under false pretences.
At IL o'clock Monday morning Geo. Garlic
slipped on the ice. at the corner Of Locust and
Claiborne streets. and broke his leg.
George Thomas was run into the Central
station BY Special Mike Hennessey, charged
with being dangerous and suspicious char
acter.
Mary Ann Farrell and Mrs. E. Roy were incar-
cerated In the First Station, charged with mali
cious mischief and assault with dangerous
weapon.
At ten minutes past o'clock on Monday a
colored man fell Into the river from the steam
boat Clara s.. but was rescued from drowning
by his friends.
Michael and Louis Clair, hackmen, were
locked ND in the Central Station. charged By
Thos. McGreevy with insult and abuse and
threatening to do bodily harm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08

Ia the unoccupied bakery on Triton Walk, near
Baronn0 street. The property which was
owned by A. Wolf. was damaged to the amount
OF $3.50; whether insured or not could not be as
certained. The alarm was turned In from box
No. 81 By Officer Patten.
ANOTHER.
At half past o'clock last night fire broke
out In the wood and coal shed No. IL johnson
street. The property. which was owned by J.
Vecc1huni. was damaged to the amount OF 9l50
No insurance. Alarm turned in from box 1872
AND STILL ANOTHER.
At about $3.50 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing fire broke out at No. 60 Common street. oe.
cupied by Mr.. Hants as crockery store. The
The anes tben cn5nnicated ~ ths wo1e
sale liquor establishment of Mr.. Dreyfus. No.
O. Common street. which was also destroyed.
ing particulars Of the origin of the fire. the ex-
not
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
RIous RoBBEaY.
The story Told by q bird Fancier who
Lost &llOO Currency and S3z, 900
I'm Confederate MOnev

In Confederate Money.
Mr.. Jean Hourcade, the bird fancier at No,
121 Chartres street. was. Monday night, robbed
Of s11oo in greenbacks and $4,000 In Confeder-
ate money. The story Of the robbery. as told
by Mr.. Hourcade, Is as follows:
/ had shut the store at an early hour and was
sitting by the fire until about half-past nine. At
and proce eded upstairs to the third story.
where my room is. As reached the room was
surprised TO see my, candle 60 out as II blown
BY some parties who held me firmly by the
arms whilst a heavy blanket was thrown over
my head anda rope thrown around my neck to
secure the same. heard two wholesome
grun. deep voice. and the other q small voiQ1k
Ike that OF woman. They were discussing II
was ordered to sit on chair near the stairs
and keep quiet at the peril OF my life. was
then asked In French where my money was
and said In the armoir. They asked for the
not afraid knew where he moneg w sala
Knowing that was at their mercy remained
me from time to time telling me not to move.
that would be dead In minute II stirred.
They then rifed my armoir and rummaged
they left In high sIee. Evidently from ' the re-
marks overheard. they thought the Confed-
crate bills we're greepbacks DID not hear
pistol Ut was left ito my .choice,)
! feared to move. and stayed on the chair
from that time until heard the wagons and
carts passing; then said it must be day. and
CROPPED my way. as best could, down stairs
Into my store on the lower floor. when went to
the front door until neiRhbors came to my
rescue by forcing upen the door and breaking
the glass partition. / was then release from my
bonds. I was half dead with excitement, heat,
pain and suffering.
cannot conceive how the robbers came into
my room. but they went of by the roof. as the
ladder was standing against the roof.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
THE POLICE BOARD.

The Board of Police Commissions met last
night in their room at the Central Station
Mayor I. w. Patton In the chair and a quo
rum Of the commissioners present.
Patrolman p. Meade. charged with conduct
unbecoming an officer. was fined ten days
pay.
William Reid. neglect OF duty. one days pay.
Patrolman w. McCauiey. for sitting down on
his beat, was dismissed the force.
Patrolman ]. Rogers was ordered to lose pay
during suspension for going to sleep on his
beat.
Patrolman Steve Boylon gave up two days
ay for taking q nap on his beat
Patrolman A. Guerin was dismissed the
force for leaving his beat and going into a gro-
Gerry.
Patrolman r. J. Little was fined one days
pay for failing to answer sergeant's call
The election of the secretary of the board
was postponed until next meeting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE ST. CHARLES.

We areslad to notice that the audience i'm.
proves In numbers nightly at the st. Charles to
see the sensational play of the Lottery oil
Life" which is well produced by Geo. L. Boni.
face and the st. Charles combination, and ele.
gantly mounted by the StCharles management
THE MATINEE
to-day will doubtless draw largely. for the same
play will be presented. Schoolcrafs and
Goes fill up an interesting bill with their songs
oddities and oomicalities. At the matinee they
Will be on hand again to excite laughter. By
Of the combination, Schoolcraft would have
appeared In his excellent German characterize
patrons q the st. C6ares as veil as st tSe
friends Of Luke expect it,
Tonight the Lottery of Lite will be pre-
Geo Bonlface in his character Of Terry f the
VARIETIES THEATRE
We regret to say that there will be no matinee
Janauschek in her powerful delineations are
too great to permit her to play nine times a
" gs ea ns Ss and PARLIAMENTARY SSy hH%s h h.n hs
VIII W are aopsar IN 'r tae
csesasy wo ne ada sIshdd Of p bgyheps
Bleak House., which has already been pro-
duced here, with excellent success. by Janaus-
tunity OF correcting an assertion made ia this
column a few days age. to the effect that
Janausehek had never before her present en-
gagement. played in English in New Orleans !;
i was a slip OF the pen, certainly that caused
the error.
Tonight then. we will probably also have an
opportunity OF seeing that excellent actor Ed
wiz 4 Thorne. the correct. Isabel. WaidroD.
and the pfquante Jennie Murdoch, In new
characters We cannot write the name Of this
little lady without complimenting her for the
talent which she evinced In her character OF
Francisco. In THE Countess" played for the
last time, last evening. 1t was rich, natural,
coQuettish. sprightly and sentimental, accord.
Ing to the requirements Of the situations-and
always perfectly rendered. We hope to see
more OF such acting during the stay of Jennie
Murdock In New Orleans, where .If we are NOT
mistaken. she received some Of her first lessons
LoTTA.
We have been asked by many whether Lolita
Will play at the matinee to day. We can only
refer the readers to the advertisement of the
Academy OF Music Lolita. we understand, will
play only seven times week. and last week.
whilst she played at night on Wednesday, she
did not appear at the Matinee whilst on Satur-
day matters were reversed. the matinee brought
put Lolita whilst she did not appear at might.
The bills announce La Cigale" for Tonight
she matinee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
sTATE-HOUsE NOTES.

| The lobby of the House was we'll filed with
| spectators yesterday.
There being no quorum. the Printing Board
failed to sit yesterday.
Gov. Nichols received quite number OF
visitors yesterday.
During cold weather the corridors of the
State House are unusal y damp, and anything
but warm and comfortable.
The Senate and House are now completely
organized, and all the officers and clerks have
been elected. Matters will now begin to be
more lively in both houses.
There There. Will b. be caucus e the Dem9cratic
Members are earnestly requested to be punctual
and to attend the meeting. as matters Of great
Importance will be discussed.
The Republican caucus took place yesterday
to consider the subject OF an address to Con-
gress. In which. among other thinas. 1t Is asked
that some part Of the Union be set aside for
negro colonization. The address will not be
completed before about two days.
During the day the Mexican excursionists
visited the Senate and the House, The Cover.
nor was also called upon By the party, quite q
painting Of the battle Of New Orleans. ''VN '''0
The mortality for last. week, as reported at
the. office Of the Board Of Health. was: 81 white
81 In all. Under one year. "a died; between
70 and 80. and between 90 and 100. Deaths GER
titled By coroners. 20: died at the hospital, T.
~ lS sald tnat OIL Will Do presented 70 make
the State House.. A well -known builder was
heard to remark that 1t was a pity such a fine
building should be allowed to 20 to ruin. and
he further said that the sum OF $4,000 will be
fully sufficient to put the building in fine con-
dition.
The installation Of the picture Of the battle of
! o'clock. The Fifth Company Orleans Artillery
turn out to lend q military afr to the ceremony.
The painting will be covered with veil. which,
the picture will have been unveiled" and in
augurated.
Superintendent Lusher will urge before the
ent school system. Among other things objected
to by him Is the sending to school OF young
children five and six years old. Mr.. Lusher is
OF the opinion that at eight years Of age a child
can begin to learn. and after q given period
know more thar. one who is put to school at an
necessity Of a paid superintendent OF public
schools for the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
AN ASSESSMENT CASE.
Judgment Againt the New Orleans Gas
l1ght COmpQny.


In the Fourth District Court the case Of the
New Orleans Gaslight Company VS.. the Board
OF Assessors was decided yesterday. The de-
PENDANTS have assessed the plaintiff corporation
on the assessment rolls of 1878 for $3.5z6ao0
The company makes no objection to the assess
ment on lands, houses or vehicles. but says tn a
Its capital not invested In those articles is moi
81, o2e 200. but ss165i2 81.
Rule was taken to show Cause why the 3.e26..
eco should not be reduced ofs16.542 81.
The assessors claim authority therefor under
the revenue laws and have assessed plaintiff on
the capital stock. The corporation contends
that 1t Is liable only on It's actual capital.
Plaintiff has shown that its actual capital was
ss16142 g.. The assessment complained ol is IL
No. Of 1878. and section OF act No. 9 OF the
same year,
capital stock of ordinary corporations. The
potent words are AL capital invested" and
values Of any kind" This e shown BY the ex-
ing associations whose shares are assessed 10
the hands Of the shareholders. Hparagraph six
did not BY It's terms include the capital stock OF
the stocks of banks whose shares are asses sed.
The seventh paragraph provides for the tax,
Ing OF the property Of whatever KIND q all
etc. This view is still further strengthened
by the fact that there is no provision whatever
II at % laW I2r .ne 'a axe 9
of the shareholders.
IL the market or actual value of the capital
stock Of the core oration bad been at the rate of
50 cents on the dollar instead OF par. the tax
would have been one-half what 1t is now. The
assessors have made the assessment as re.
quired by law. Article 118 of the State constitu-
ton requires only that taxation shall BIZ equal
and uniform on each class.
II every ordinary corporation Is taxed on its
capital stock according to its actual value, no
one Of such corporations can complain on the
ground OF inequality-.''all property shall be
taxed in proportion to les value" The market
rate will generally show the value OF the capital
stock of q corporation.
In this case 1t was not shown that the market
rate was not correct. There was no effort to
show that any other rate was the correct one at
the date OF the assessment The Legislature
had the power under the constitution to enact
the law. Let there b judgment In favor Of de-
PENDANTS and against plaintiff with costs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
ORLEANS LODGE NO. 1. *. r.

The installation Of the following officers
took place last night at Grunewald Hall:
DrJ. G. Beard. chancellor commander: T.
]. Kelleher. vice commander; 7. Sawyer, pre-
late; Henry 3. Michel, keeper records and
seals; Chas. G. Fletcher. master Of finance: M.
A. Grace. master of excheauer;- F. G. Schu-
ner guard Howard Bosworth, outer guard.
After the installation the officers sat down to
bounteons collation., and the following toasts
were drank and responded to-:
ITO the youngest and handsomest member. !"
by r. King Cutler, ESQ. in well chosen and
felicitous speech.
Orleans Lodge" by J. G. Beard. nj. D., c. c.,
congratulating the Lodge on its past success
and prosperity.
To our guest. J. Henry Stephen. ESQ.,. of
Shreveport"
Bro. Stephen paid a high tribute to Orleans
Lodge for its charity and fortitude In the care
of its brethren during the fearful epidemic, and
spoke Of the spirit OF fraternity existing among
the brotherhood over the globe.
All the. responses were well received with
rounds Of applause.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08

The Sandwich Islands must in fairness be
reckoned among the countries which have
progressed most In the last half century.
They have, In fact, leaped In that period from
barbarism to civilization, and Queen Emma
presents greater advance over Kamehameha
IL than Queen Victoria over William the Con-
queror. Kamehameha II was the first Sand
wien Island monarch who became personally
known to European fame. Accompanied by
MS principal queen and sundry subordinate
consorts, he visited England in 1924. and an
enterprising manager drew large houses by
inducing the party from Honolulu to fire.
quent MS theatre But the entertainment
from which they derived by far the greatest
qualification was Punch and Judy. On the
whole they behaved very well, but now and
again burst the shackles OF civilized life.
Mullets In hshmongerIs shop on one occa-
sion proved too severe temptation. They
went for them with bound. and devoured
the delicacy raw. Before they had been In
London month the principal queen died OF
measles, and the King, prostrated with grief,
survived her only week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
TO-DAY's PARADE.

Our streets will today be enlivened by the ap-
pearance Of our citizen soldiery. At o'clock
the line will form on Canal street. the right
resting ON Camp. and after formation will take
up the following line OF march:
North Canal, Rampant, st. Louis. Chartres,
South Canal. bt. Charles. Julia and Camp to
Canal.
At the corner Of Canal and Carondelet streets
the column will be reviewed by the Governor
and Adj. Gen. Beauregard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08

John Morton was yesterday arraigned before
the justice OF the peace of Algiers on the charge
OF being insane. Although the accused was
never examined by a physician as to whether
ne was insane or not, the justice remanded him
TO the Parish Prison. instead OF to the Insane
Asylum. Had the Justice sent him to the In
sane Asylum they would not have received him
owing to the fact that doctors certificate did
not accompany the commitment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
RED HOT Goals.
The Misery They wrought Yesterday.

At II o'clock yesterday morning lady named
Mrs. Eugene Gordon. residing corner Of Mag
nolia and First streets. was almost roasted
alive.
1t appears the lady was standing in front of
stove, when her dress caught fire. Becoming
frightened. she rushed In the hall to summon
veloped In flames. By the time succor came
she was burned almost to cracking. A
physician was summoned to assist her, but
after examining her injuries, pronounced
them fatal. but did all in his power to relieve
her agony.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
SIDEWALKS OUT OF ORDER.

Mr.. F. Condor. superintendent Third Dis
trict. Surveyors Office. made afidavits against
several parties for violating section of ordi-
nance No. 1926. Administration SERIES relative to
the obstruction of sidewalks. Their names
are; Mrs. Gomez. Dumaine. between st. Claude
aMh ,aa IRENE; Guttinez. Decatur near Cont;
toulaS. near Povdras
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
SHOT M SHAY.


sherlock.
On Saturday evening at o'clock. on board the
steamboat Thos. Sherlock. while on her down
trip. opposite Natchez. Miss, a difficulty took
place ON board between three negroes named
Charles Anderson. Geo. McGelvery and Gus.
Shay, which finally resulted in Anderson being
shot In the back near the spine and dangerously
wounded.
The officers of the boat placed Shay and Nc
Civ Immediately under arrest, and made
the wounded man as comfortable az possible
Upon the arrival OF the boat here the wounded
man was conveyed to the Charity Hospital.
where he now lies IN q critical condition; The
States marshal.
Itappears some Of the deck hands robbed the
1t was Anderson. picked quarrel with him,
and during Ii shot him,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
8. w, M.

At regular meeting Of the Etna Conclave
No. Is. 8. W. M. held on Monday. January 6.
the following officers were duly elected:
Gus. Woods. M. E. archon; NJ. N. Fuller.
tendief jr Scribe; 1. DT aa1ino. financial
secretary: G. w. Sniff, treasurer; Jacob VolI-
rath; inspector general; VIM. Russell. Herald !;
Wash. Baum, prelate; Gus. Williams warden
E. Muller, outside sentinel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
Broke HIS Neck.

On the up trip of the steamboat John W.
Cannon. which left here Saturday. a white deck
hand named Peter Cheevers fell out OF his ham,
mock and broke his neck. His body was
brought to the city yesterday aud turned over
to his friends,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
NEW ORLEANS DElEOORAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY g. 1879

Toby Hart. the pames of the principal engage
ments In which the companies OF the battalion
participated during the Confederate war. They
number sixty. beginning at Bull Run and end
ing at Appomatox Courthouse.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
The Democrat.
fIincoln Seminal ]

The New Orleans DEMOCRAT has entered
upon Its fourth year, with bright prospects OF
success. The DEMOCRAT, In our opinion. is
one OF the best papers In the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
the OLD FLAG /!

among other attractive features Of the mill
y. .ary parade to-day will be the ancient flag Of
me washington Artillery, upon which has re-
Gently Deem inscribed. BY the artistic hand Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
LETTER HEADS,
JOB PRINTING.

Our ONCE being all NEW. bought with e.
reference to the wants Of this city. We -
abled to turn out SUPERIOR WORK n .
expeditions manner.
Estimates furnished on all classes g.
when required.
Gall and see samples and get OUT hguG
ore ordering your work.
DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING
PRoPRIETORs.
100. .Gravier street~..s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
Fires.

At II 80 O'Clock last night Ere. supposed to
ave been the work Of an incendiary, broke out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08
Ledger Papers

We keep full line Of SOUTHwOBrrn -
ebrated Ledger Papers. These psperr 4 I'd
awarded the Gold Medal at the Centsnrl'3 r.
unsurpassed excellence" their sursS7' I'D
consisting In GREAT STRENGTH. 67
FINISH. and PERFECT SIZING.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-08

The boss fsh Of the Vastly -shadines.
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PROGRAMME CARDS,
The very latest and most attractive e.
CARD BOARDS.

CARD BOARDS.
Of every description In great varie)J
BUSINESS CARDS.
ADMIT CARDS.
DIAMOND CARDS q
SHOW CA
WEDDING CARDS and
WEDDING ENVELOPES.
JAPANESE CARDS and
, JAPANESE ENyELozl
,..tomee.in- new
LADIES' INV TATIoNs an:
INVITATION aNyEIos
LETTER HEADS,
NOTE HEADS,
BILL HI
In stock or ruled to order on best HOEx
paper. laid or wove. Autographed. or prinl
the best style.
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BLOTT1NG PAPER.
VISITING CARDS.

VISITING CARDS-The finest super G. ]
toll. white and all the fashionable tints.
GOLD EDGE VISITING CARDS.
SILVER EDGE VISITING CARDS.
RED EDGE VISITING CARDS.
BLUE EDGE VISITING CARDS.
BEvEL EDGE VISITING CARDS.
With square or round cornezg,
GOLD DUST VISITING CARDS.
SNOWFLAKE VISITING CARDS.
Eight different tints.,
DAMASK VISITING CARDS.
REP VISITING CARDS.
ARABESQUE VISITING CARDS.
MORNING GLORY VISITING CARDek
PHANTOM VISITING CARDS.
ORIENTAL VISITING CARDS.
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STATIONERY
For Jobbing Purposes.

Which We are prepared to offer our cus...
at prices to suit.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-16
THE CENTENNIAL MEDAL !
The Truth at Last !!
THE
HOWE MACHINE
Again Triumphant!

At the 45th Exhibition of the American
Institute Fair in this city, the Howe Ma-
chime was recommended by the judges,
and approved by the unanimous vote of
the Board of Managers, for the GREAT
GOLD CENTENNIAL MEDAL" under the
following rules:
.sThis Medal tof goldl is to be awarded
only for machine, product, or process,
exhibited this Centennial year, at the 45th
Exhibition of the American Institute of
the city of New York. It can be awarded
only for q machine, product, or process, of
great value, decided Importance, and of
more than usual merit /; and then only by
majority Of the whole Board Of Trustees,
upon the written report of three judges,
whose report shall certify to the above
requirements, and after said report shall
have been approved by majority of the
whole Board of Managers"
It will be thus seen that the "Howe"
still leads sill competitors-and We chal-
51enge all Sewing Machine Companies in
the land to produce an award of like ex-
cellence received in this CENTENNIAL
YEAR.
THE HOWE MACHINE CO..
l83 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS.