Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-03-02
THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA.
New Orleans Labor Differences.

the state board of arbitration calling
attention to the fact that white labor
ers belonging to organizations are not
working on the river front. and
asserting that the commerce OF
the city is suffering greatly
thereby. He requests that in the in
terests of all concerned the board in
vestigate the difference now existing
between employers and employees, and
endeavor to conciliate them. He also
requests the board of arbitration to
consider the question of differences
now existing between street-car com
panies and their employees.
Four Hunters Frozen to Death.
Among the sad casualties of the
snow-storm was the death of hunt
ing party in the woods of the Alliance
plantation, about 10 miles by rail be-
low New Orleans Four men set out
for a days hunt in the woods
under the guidance of John Ban
mister, colored Nimrod of repute in
Plaquemines parish, skilled in deer
stalkings. No fears were entertained
when the party remained out all night.
but when they did not return next day
a search party went out. and, after
much difficulty in struggling through
the snowdrifts, the four unfortunate
men were found frozen to death in a
kneeling attitude.
Helping Themselves to Beef.
One night recently a fine cow was
killed on bayou Plaquemine, within 2
miles of Plaquemine. and a hindquar-
ter and front shoulder carried off,
while the rest was left behind. Like
occurrences are reported from other
parts of the parish. This is believed
to be the desperate work of improvi-
dent laborers, who saved nothing from
their sugar-house earnings, and are
suffering for lack of work during the
bad weather. The people are becom-
ing alarmed.
Into an Open Switch.
The west-bound passenger train on
the Southern Pacific railroad, known
as the San Antonio express. was
wrecked near Franklin, by running in
to an open switch. The engine turned
over on its side, killing Fireman Con-
molly and severely, If not fatally,
scalding Engineer Devoe. None of
the passengers were injured. The bag
gage and express cars were badly
crushed.
A Heavy Penalty.
In Judge Ferguson's court at New
Orleans Charles ID. Leeper was fined
$500 and sent TO the parish prison for
two months for carrying concealed
with the additional penalty
of one months imprisonment in the
event that the fine is not paid. This is
the heaviest sentence for carrying con-
cealed weapons ever imposed in tho
criminal court in New Orleans.
Remembered Peabody.
The public schools in New Orleans
and throughout the state celebrated
the centennial birthday of George
Peabody, the great educational philan-
thropist. Many of the school rooms
were decorated with evergreens. The
ceremonies consisted of essays on the
career of Mr. Peabody. fol-
lowed by recitations and songs.
Sentenced tor Bribery.
Councilman Numa Dudossat, repre-
senting the Seventh ward in the New
Orleans city council, was sentenced to
three years in the state penitentiary
for bribery. A similar sentence was
passed on Attorney Ambrose Smith,
of elnbezzling 81, 900 from his
client, c. w. Sterry, of New York.
Pardoned by the Governor.
Gov. Foster, upon the recommends
tion of the trial judge and attorney
general, has pardoned Theodosia
Davis, who was convicted oflarceny in
Rapides in November last and sem
fenced to six months at hard labor in
The state penitentiarJ.
Agricultural Report.
The annual report of the state bureau
Of agriculture for 1894 has been printed
and bound, and is now being distrib-
nted by Commissioner Carter. The
book contains much that is valuable to
those engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Damaged by the Cold SPELL
Many cane planters from the sur
country were in Alexandria
the other day. One and all of them are
,f the opinion that the stubble cane is
Ill killed, and the plant cane seriously
damaged by the severe cold spell.
Capt. John j. Horan.
Capt. John ]. Horan, a retired mer
,hant, died at Shreveport at the age of
10 years He had for the past eight
years been known as the secretary of
,he Louisiana state fair and exposition
neld annually at Shreveport
Steamboat Raised.
The steamboat Henrietta, which was
sunk several weeks since during a
storm in bayou Plaquemine, has been
-aised through the aid of the steamer
Black Prince, and will resume her work
n the interior bayous.
The Festal season at New Orleans.
The Elves of Oberin formally opened
,he carnival season by magnificent
ball at the Grand opera house, present.
ng tableaux based on the ..Midsum-
ner Nights Dream"
Deprived of Luxuries.
The late cold weather deprived the
citizens of Thibodaux of their usual
weekly supply Of oysters and fish.
They welcomed the return of warm
weather.
Has His Eyes on Lcaisians.
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