The Times-Democrat from New Orleans, Louisiana • Page 7

ra lis no Will Schreiber and Gallagher Be Commissioners? IMPOSING CEREMONIES AT HOME FOR INCURABLES Universities' Elevens to Meet at Athletic Park. Corner Stone of New Building Laid Prominent Men and Women Take Part in Ceremonies Gift of $5000 Received from H. O. Seixas of New York George A. Wiegand Gives $500 Toward Furnishing the New Building.

If i)s. Suo Trutos. b. iJtt Ur. Behnuaa Not Ready to An-- Bounce Appointments.

Great Crowd Is Expected to Witness Contest. 1 lunii Olive fnd Blue Following Count on Victory. Many Ward Leaders Confer With the Mayor-Elect. N. N.

Wo: )(( Tbe corner-stone cf the central building of the llotncffor Incurables was laid yesterday afternoon with liuposlug, ceremonies. The building is the siKnd of three it is planned to erect, and will be used for the children's department and tbe administration offices. The woman's building has been standing a few years. The three buildings, wheu completed, will provide shelter for hopelcily lu-cnrable men, women and children. Tbe bulldiug now being erected represents the uuited contribution of the King's Daughters, who gnve SKMKKt; the friends of tbe Board of Managers, who helped them to raise nearly that much; and Henry O.

Kelxjis. formerly of New Orleans, but now of New York city, who sent his check yesterday for Mr. Soixsi and Isidore Newman have given ifeuerously 'on several previous George A. WTegand made a present of toward the furnishing of the house. Several thousand persons witnessed the ceremonies.

They sat under the oak trees which shade the grounds, and be- teriaa: tbe buliiiiug committee Children's Building; Confederate i bill. Mra. W. TV. McWhan; a sixpence.

Miss Sadie Patrick: coin 1904; Napoleon III dlx centimes. lfSM. Mrs. E. K.

Provost; Napoleon III olno, centimes, 1S.VS. Mis L. M. Patrick: coin 1904; History of the Home for Incurables: application blank. Home for Incurables.

A'lXG TUB STONE. I When 1 box had been sealed and set in plift-e, Mrs. A. A. Woods, president of the Board of Managers, threw the flrst troweiful of mortar, saying as sV did so: "Let our aim, our work, our end, with God's widening purpose, blend." She was followed, by Miss Sophie B.

Wright, representing the. King's Daughters, who threw on the second troweiful of mortar. She said: "May God's blessing rest upon this bouse, and may He send to its inmates that peace and comfort He alone can give." Rev. Byron T. Holier, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, was the next speaker.

He said that when he had been invited to give the benediction be bad no Idea that there wonld be alms offered, as well as prayers. He had been invited to read the following letter from New York city, which bad come to George A. Wiegand of New Orleans, in which -the writer Inclosed Ms check for 5000: THE, GULF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. CHESS CHAMPION IN FINE FORM; ONLY ONE GAME LOST AND ONE DRAWN L. Labatt Defeats Marshall In an Individual Game, and Mr: Dameron Plays a Draw Game in Peripatetio Series of Te Games Youthful Champion Has High Regard for New Orleans Chess Players.

c. side of the alleyway thus formed, puffed at his cigar and made subtle moves tbat kept the gray heads before bini, as as the youthful ones, wondering whrit was coming next. As a rule tbe gaim-s were closed In much less than the limit number of moves. Owing to the enthusiasm of the local chessmen and the late play, tbe lecture which was to have been given by Mr. Marshall was cut very short, the club closing at midnight.

The purpose of the lecture was to point out to the players the mistakes and tactical errors In their gamed as they developed during the night's play, thus improving their 8tyl-and rendering them more formidable opponents. It is likely that short W-turea will be given along thi line during the remainder of the tournament. Tbe garnet themselves are so absorhiu, however, that In their eagerness for play the local chessmen prefer devoting more of their time to play than to the lecture, and the champion good-naturedly accedes to their wishes 'n the matter. The young champion has a very opinion of the abilities of New Orleans chess enthusiasts, and remarked last night that at the opening of the games he had underrated their strength, with rather large resultant loss of games. As be grows better acquainted with bis antagonists and their style of play, he wins bis games with greater ease and a much larger per cent of wins are being recorded on his side of the board.

"Ia all, twenty-seven games have been played, of which, five and a half have been lost by Marshall. From this time on the number of games lost is likely to be still smaller tit proportion to those played, unless the local clubmen develop new and original methods of play, and catch their doughty antagonist momentarily ofT his guard. At the close of the games here Mr. Marshall expects, if he can find the time, to spend a day or two sightseeing in New Orleans, after which he will leave fr his home In Brooklyn for a brief rest. He-contemplates a trip to Paris to meet tbe French champion Janowski.

whom he has already once defeated. He still awaits the answer of'Lasker, the veteran clw-ss champion of Europe, to his challenge, and looks forward to the arrangement of a match, with him at no very distant day. Frank J. Marshall, the visiting chess champion, was in better form yesterday, and easily defeated all, save one, of those who consted with him during the day, and one other who managed to get off with a draw game during the slmul-taaeous peripatetic match last night. Last night the chess lecture did not materialize tn any formal shape, but several hours were devoted to discussing various plays and la debating the advantageous or the disadvantages of this, that or the other style of game.

L. L. Labatt won an individual game from the champion yesterday afternoon, with the opening queen's gambit declined. From Brandt V. B.

Dixon the champion won a game that opened with a king's while two others were won from Mr. Rainold. The one person who came off so well an a draw last night was Mr. Dameron, who played a queen's gambit declined. The other games of the peripatetic series were with the playeca results and openings, as follows: A.

L. Sonle, Gluoco Piano, lost to R. L. Tullls, French defense, lost to Marshall. Dr.

Scheppegrell, Gluoco Piano, lost to Marshall. Dr. Rembert. king's knights' gambit, lost to-'Marshall. Wm.

Walshe, and B. TItche, queen's gambit, lost to Marshall. Mr. Dameron, queen gambit declined. draw.

E. J. Hamilton, Danish defense, lost to Marshall. RobL Holmes and C. F.

Buck, lost to Marshall. C. C. Wilcox and E. H.

Farrar, queen's gambit declined, lost to Marshall. L. L. Labatt, French defense, lost to Marshall. The play last night was Interesting in the extreme.

The champion was in splendid form, snd the ten splendid players whom the club pitted against him went down one after the other, with ouly one single exception Mr. Dameron, who was fortunate enough to obtain a draw. The tables were arranged In two lines of five each facing one an other. The champion down one Humeri of Eeonrankatle Cause Cnfsint la Certaia Circles. Mi.

L'cRackeaB Election as Prwideat of Council Thought To Be CertainOther Gossip. There a persistant rumor that Henry rV-brieber ia one of those to whom Martin Sehrtuaa has offered the appointment of Polio Commissioner, as repre-iLtlttg the upper districts of the city. The Mayor-elect has already stated that be bad two gentlemen la mind for places a the Rourd of Police Commissioners, but be wa loathe give their names to the public yet. for the reasou that be had not l.ecn advis-d a to their willing to accept, jf appointed. Mr.

Schrlc-Iht i a prominent and successful bust- Jira inu tUls city, a iwintvr of the Board of Trade, and, It Is stated, was -a ctiUr" In the last election. Mr. Schrie-bcr is alHO a mnilr of tbe Belt Railroad Commission, to which he was only recently appointed by Mayor Capdevloiie. It Is known that Terr close relations exist Iwtween the acting Mayor and Mr. t-rhrieber, and that Mr.

Rehrtnau would like tw lure an opportunity of giving some substantial recognition of the kind- ly feeling he entertains for his old friend. Below ana! s-trevt, the name rut talked about is that of Peter Gallagher of the rourtii want Mr. Gallagher, it Is s.ild, a friend offVic Mauberret, and it Is thought the latter ia using his influence to have the former appointed Police O-uucisslotier from the lower districts. Some montbes ago, when the old board -commissioners was being created. Mayor Cnpderlelle bad at one time.

It 1 K.iid. made np bis mind to appoint Mr. 'iallaghcr from lown town, but souie-thiug intervened and the place was siren to Mr. Pedersen. Mr.

Gallagher Is prom-lifntly connected with the real estate brsinesa, and ir well known as a successful man of affair. It was stated yesterday, upon what appears to be absolutely reliable authority. tLat T. W. Campbell bad been decided on for clerK of Council, the position he now holds: that George Ferrier would be retained as assistant clerk of the apuncil.

and that William Merrick and J. H. Martin are to remain as committee clerks. The election of James McRacken. the present vice president of the Council, to be president of that body under the new administration Is now generally conceded, and It U- more than probable that bis election will be well nigh unanimous.

A EUMOR THAT DISTURBS. The statement that the incoming Mayor baa insisted upon a complete reorganlza-tioc of all tbe departments of the city covcruineut Is not pleasant news to quite a number of those who, In several offices at thskClty Hall, hare for tbe past four years lived ai the expense of the taxpayers without doing practically anythtng as a recompense therefor. The people who bo'd the sinacures, it was said yesterday, imagined that the taring won in the last election, they would not be disturbed in the "soft things in which they are at present luxuriating; but now comes this dictum cf tbe Mayor-elect, and all is doubt and aiiiccrtainty, exectit that these people ill bare to hunt other employment. The reorganization of all tbe departments of tbe city government means a good deal; It means the lopping off of scores of em pkiyees whose room Is vastly more atle than their services; It means decreases In salaries of those who, up to this time, bare been drawing pay out of proportion to the services they bare been rendering, and it means trenchiueut and reform wherever it is needed. Tbe present administration, remarked a City Hill official yesterday, "took things as tbey found them in tbe beginning; accepted existing conditions with out comment or an effort to improve them, and beyond the increase a few salaried did nothing to Improve tbe service, which Is In the same state of inefficiency now that it mas in May, 19uu.

Of course this remark does not apply to all the departments of tbe municipal government nor to all the employees of tbe administration, iu all tbe various branches of the city government there are thoroughly capable, seaious and Indefatigable workers, who, I am sure, will isot te disturbed, no matter what upheaval may occur under Mr. Bebrinan's administration. The money thus wired ia this crusade of retrenchment and re-lorui will be of material benefit in other directions. It will put more men on the streets, which will mean cleaner streets and a more efficient garbage service; It will mean better salaries for the deserving ones, and will Increase the facilities of tbe administration to make niticb- ceded repairs and improvements. But, above all.

it will mean diseouragenu-ut to loafers and incompetents." LEE REGULARITY. 'I observe that Bob Lee. who professes to hare delivered the laboring orgauiia-lions of this cliy to the ward leaders in tbe recent election, now wants to be paid tar bis alleged services." remarked one of the observing ones yesterday, "aiid to tb.it is importuning the Governor to appoint him to the i-ofition of Litb-ir Commissioner, vice his friend, Tom Harrison. Why, this man Lee, if he has ever- become a leraoerat. has not as passed the probationary stage of partr lealty.

Not loug ago he was fiercely I democracy and trying to get into Congress on a Republican ticket. The evidently understand him ujj.b better than tbe ward leader understand cim. Tor with verr few evceptious they all voted for the lenio- iau- congressional candidate and put a tfinnorary Quietus on Lee. In the last municipal election, without any previous warning. Lee suddenly appeared on the stump as a and made the bluff of turning over to them tbe entire rote of the iabor organixations of this citv.

The labor element of this communltv will fail to take advantage of an opportunity which does not often present itself If it docs not utilize tbe present auspicious occasion to pevrnanently retire both I-ee and Harrison Vl select some her person among there for I-ahor Commissioner, who represents labor not only iutbeorT but in practice as well." MAYOIi-ELECT BUSY. The Mayor-elect spent the greater portion of yesterday at his beaduuarters at the CosincotMitau Hotel consulting with ward leaders and others over matters pertinent to ibe installation of tbe new administration. Although no conclusion rrs reached touching the various matters r.r.der consideration, considerable pro. arrest was made, and the indications tlifil results will be reached shortly. Mr.

Hehrman said was stiil nothing rr in the matter of tbe appointment of the two police commissioners, and it is iKt'' that their names will not be made i bef- re Mr. Behrman takes charge affairs at tbe City Hall. All through the day yesterday tbe headquarters was crowded with politician Boys from Oxford "Will Reach City This XorniBg. Teams Hare dome Together Almost Annnallj Since 1 89 5 The leapec-tire Line Hps. Tulane and Mississippi will meet today at Atbletic Park in their almost annual Thanksgiving football game.

Year before last Mississippi defeated Tulane. Last year, owing to the fact that Mississippi had arranged her schedule before Tulane was readmitted to tbe Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the two colleges did not meet. With that exf ceptlon the eleven from Oxford bad met the Tulane eleven annually since ISfi, save for one other year, when the Mississippi varsity did not open until late in November. This year tbe chances are said rather to favor Tulane, for her team, adjudged by her record, is something better than that of the up-country eleven. Tulane has defeated the Louisiana State University, while the latter has defeated the University of Mississippi.

In addition, while the New Orleans team is forced into the game ithout ber captain and another of the strong players of tbe squad, the Mis-sisslpplans are practically in tbe same predicament, according to news which has come from Oxford. For the first time in the history of the Intercollegiate sports of the two colleges, no arrangements have been made to entertain the visitors. For years It has been the custom when the Tulane baseball team visited Oxford In the spring for tbe Mississippians to entertain their visitors, while the Mississippi football team has nearly always been the recipient of some social attention in New Orleans at the fall game. This year no such arrange ments have been made. By her record.

Tulane stands an excellent chance. Her sores thus far have been, with Ruston 11 to 0, with Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical 10 to 0, Marion 10 to 0, Sewanee 0 to 18, Louisiana State University 5 to 0. Coach Barry, Capt. Wood and the Tulane manager have all expressed themselves as very hopeful of the result from the Tulane point of view. The probable lineup of the Tniane team will be Magne center, Lacour and Nix guards, Martin and Stern tackles, Drey-fous and Merrtl Smith ends.

Chambers quarter back, Payne and Barbe halves, Clarke full back; substitutes, Menefee, Rellly, Salatlch, Applewhite, Moss, Janvier, Cate and Capt. Wood. Tbe game will start at 3 o'clock p. m. The officials of the game have not yet been chosen.

Mississippi will arrive this morning from Oxford, and will devote the morning to rest and recuperation after the long trip from Oxford. The team will return Friday morning to Mississippi. Although Mississippi's football team, will be minus four of its strongest players in the game against Tulane University to-day. the student following are confident of winning the annual struggle. The red and blue of tbe varsity will be liberally represented on the side lines by enthusiastic sympathizers, as several towns In the State will send representatives to New Orleans.

The Elmer brothers, Connor. Kimbrough and Toombs will not be in the game, as baa been reported. This quintet possibly represents the five strongest men Mississippi could get, but as a majority of them are not eligible, under the rules of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the management will not play either of them. Kimbrough has played for three years on the varsity team, and his reputation as half back Is known, but parental objections to football have caused him to forsake the sport this season. Elmer and Cor.

nor played on the University of Virginia's crack eleven in 1U03. Connor made the coveted position of All-Southern center as a result of his last year's work. He is a giant in size, weighing 275 pounds, but active and quick tov start. He will not be able to play In tb Tulane game, owing to the one-year resident rule, which is strictly observed In athletics at Mississippi University. Capt.

Dodd has picked what he considers tbe best team Mississippi has bad for several years with which to face Tulane to-day. Capt, Dodd will play left tackle. In recent games Dodd has been a conspicuous figure rn almost every position while the opponents possessed tbe ball, inasmuch as he hurrys to protect a weak wing in tbe line and looks after more than one man's part of the work all around. Dodd weighs 185 pounds. His aggressive and defensive tactics this year have won for him the reputation of being one of the best tackles in tbe South.

Tbe other tackle on tbe team is Hugglus. Though not as heavy as Capt. Dodd, Hug-gins has played great football this year, and is reputed to be the fastest sprinter on the team. He bas covered 100 yardad in eonsiaeraoiy less man eleven seconds. Strickland and Howze will probably occupy the positions at guard.

Scbn-macker and Manshin. the ends, nlar their positions well. Watson is tbe quarter oack. ana tne pack neid will be composed of Conn, Chamberlain and Flnley. Finley gained his football knowledge at McTyelre Institute, and this Is bis first year at Oxford.

He does the punting for tbe team and much of the straight line plunging. Colin is at right half back. He balls from Brookhaven, and is known as the "Brookhaven Brunette." He is one of the best ground-gainers on the team: is built low, possesses a quick way of starting, and follows interference so closely. that he has proved the hardest man for Mississippi's opponents to stop. Cohn has gained more ground than any otfier one member of the Mississippi team this year, and possibly enjoys tbe reputation of holding the Southern record for the greatest number of touchdowns scored In one game by any single player.

In a recent game against Southwestern Baptist I'nlverslty of Jackson. Mississippi's team totaled 114 points to 0. Cohn msde most of the touchdowns, and the manner in which he raced down the field to touchdowns is talked of yet In Oxford. MISSISSIPPI TEAM ROITE. Football Player Caalifat of De feating: Talaae.

Dedal to The Times-Democrat. Oxford. Nov. 23. Tbe University Mississippi football team left to-night In a special car for New Orleans.

The boys are in fine condition, and are confident ef winning tomorrow's game. Tbe victory of the Oxford players over the University of Nashville's bulky team at Memphis last Saturday bas sent their stork up a point or two, and many of the de feet noticed i that game have been attended to by Coach Harvey. Every Mississippi player came out of tbat game good condition, and as only Finley. tbe fullback, was forced to re tire, practically tbe same team will face Tu lane, which will me a 3 tbat tbe local eievi a will line op this way: lft end. Webster; left tackle, ravid (captalnt: left rnard.

Rntledcv center, Strickland; right guard. Howae; right lacaie. ungKins; ngni eno. benunjacner; quarter-back. Vataon; left halfback, Cbamberlaia; NOW FOR right halfbae.

Cohn; fullback. Flnley or Perkins. Tulan's victory over Iuis(ana hy practically tb same score that Jxxil-iaoa 'fe-ted the Mississippi team has not dampened the spirit of tbe member- of the local eleven or iblr followers. the contrary, the comparative cores hare only caused more nervwm energy on tbe part of the eleven, whteh their sympathizers think will raese them to play all the harder when they meet Tulane. On top of the talk of the possible ontcome of the Tnlane-Mississippi game is a chance for the locals to nwt their old rivals from the Agricultural and Mechanical College, at StarkTtilc.

Ift another game. Early in tbe season University of Mississippi defeated A. and M. 17 to 9. Since then Ruston IIouitana Industrial School has hateo Umi-lsoa fctate.

which tn turn defeated Mississippi. A. and M. beat Hnston Saturday by an overwhelming score, and A. and M.

supporters are now clamoring for another game with the I'nlverslty of Mississippi. ISD1AX TEAMS. Contest to Take Place oh Stadium orld's Fair. St. Louis, Xov.

Anal arrangements for tbe football game between tbe Haskell Indian School of Kansas and tbe Carlisle Indian School of Pennsylvania have been completed, and the contest will take place at tbe World's Fair Btadlam next Saturday, "President's Day." It will be tbe first time tbat the gridiron representatives of the two government schools bare met. and sjh Important feature will be the presence of President Roosevelt, who will occupy a box draped with the colors of the rlTal Institutions. President Roosevelt bas made a practice of attending tbe annual football contest between West Point and Annapolis, bnt as that game will be plared in Philadelphia oa tbe day of his visit to the World's Fair, tbe Indian game was arranged as one of the special attractions in his honor. TO-MGHTS STAG AT Y. M.

G. C. Prsgraaae Iarlada Coatests Between Well-K mowm Boxers. To-night at 8:30 o'clock the Young Men's Gymnastic Club will bold its annual Thanksgiving stag, tbe first stag of the season in tbat loatitution. The programme, which is one of the best the lub bas ever arranged, bas been prepared by tbe athletic and gymnasium committee after many weeks of careful, earnest work." There will be only two numbers on tbe card, but: these two will be of a degree of merit which will probably eclipse many previous Tbe opening contest will be a tea-round scientific boxing boat at 113 pounds, under, straight Queensbery rules.

between Billy1 Walsh. San Francisco's midget, and Carroll Caia of St. Louis. Walsh bas been in training la New Orleans for three weeks, and Cain, who arrived In the city yesterday, having boxed last Saturday In St. Louls( stopping bis man In two rounds), was already la condition.

Immediately oa his arrival at tbe Young Men's Gymnastic Club yesterday morning he bad a hot bath and careful massage, and then worked an hour In the gymnasium at tbe wall machines, punching bag and aparring fast rounds with bis boxing partners. Walsh quit work last night and will rest to-day. being well within weight. Cain declares that though be weighs only 107 pounds, while Walsh weighs close te 115 pounds, be is confident of defeating tbe Frisco lad withlu four rounds. The star event will be a ten-rouud scientific boxing contest st LiO pounds between James Kelly of St.

Louis, who is fsvorite with the members of the club, and Charles Kelley of Philadelphia. Tbey win box for a decision, though it la not likely the bout will go ss far. as the sixth round. Tbe PUiladel-ohian has boxed a topnotcber. Forbes, to a twenty-rsund draw, while tbe St.

Louis boxer has the credit of having given another top notcber. Abe Atteil. ail tbat be could take care of for twenty rounds. Philadelphia Kelley atvivei tn tne city this morning and went Immediately to the club, where, finding himself gaining weight too rapidly, be went Into tbe Turkish bath and was steamed out for an hour at noon, and in tbe afternoon went for a run on tbe shell finishing up tbe day's work with hia boiing partners. Dr.

Wallace Woods will referee the contests to-night. If any reserved seat tickets are re maining tbey win De sola tn the cafe to night. THB RING. Five Raiadi la St. Loaia iad a Fake la Philadelphia.

St. Louis. Nov. 23. In the fifth round, while Barney Furry of Cincinnati was bent back over tbe top rope of the ring at tbe West End Club to-night, Dick Fitxpatrick of Chi cago drove a straight right with terrific force into his stomach, ending a scheduled fifteen round countest.

Furry made a claim of fool, but staggered to bis feet and rained blows oa Fttipatrick. who had retired to his corner. Fltzpatrick defended himself momentarily without returning a blow, bnt finally cut loose and again floored the Cinclnnatiau. Furry was oa the floor at tbe sound of the bell, ending tbe fifth round, and be was carried to hia corner. WTjen the gong for the sixth round sounded Furry would not respond.

A physician wbo examined aim decided that be had not been fooled. Milt Kinney knocked out Charley Cornwall In two rounds and BUI Courtney knocked out Chick Wall ia five rounds In the preliminaries. Referee Leaves the Rio Philadelphia. Nov. 23.

In the fourth round of tbe bout between Tommy Ryaa of Kansas City and Jack. Root of Chicago, at tbe National Athletic Club to-night. Referee McGui-gan left the ring and pronounced tbe fight a fake. Tbe fighters bad received their guarantee money before tbe fight started Tbe moment McGnigao left tbe mra, a half hundred policemen surrounded the ring. Ryaa and Soot atood in tbeir respective corners, not knowing what to do and evidently afraid to leave the arena for fear of harm at tbe hands of the disappointed and nnlay crowd.

Suddenly a soda water bottle, which had been thrown from the gallery, dropped In the middle of tbe ring. Then a score of policemea climbed through the ropes and waved tbeir hands for tbe crowd to calm down. When tbe police had a semblance of control Ryan and Root were led to tbeir dressing rooms under heavy escort. The fighters and tbeir managers declared tbat the actios of tbe referee was an out rage and tbat it was unfair to the patrons to have stopped the fight, as both men were try ing hard. Referee McGuigaa aaid It was the, worst sbow ever attempted la this cfy.

snd he felt ssre tbe spectators agreed with him. He saM tbe men were guaranteed which they insisted spon getting before tbey entered tbe ring- As they bad the money he could do nothing, but stop tbe exhibition, BASEBALL. Three Blraaf aathaos Players Go to St. Loo la leaps. Mobile.

Nov. 23. Three of the cream of tbe Birmingham Southern League team to-day attached their signatures to contract to play with tbe St. Louis Browns In the American League. The players are Kagan.

lurk and Matthews, pitcher, catcher aud fielder. Bller Graaaoa Here. Riley Grannoa of Pittsburg, the noted piuiig- arriTed here last sight, and la at tbe St, Charles Hotel, LEIDENAAR MAKES DEATH CERTAIN BY EXPOSING HIS WOUNDS MR. SEJXAS' LETTER. "I am la receipt of a letter from tbe Board of Managers of tbe New Orleans Home for Incurables, Inviting me to be reseat Nov.

23, at tbe laying of tbe corner-atone of tbe central building. you please make my regreta at this meeting of my inability to be present at the ceremony It is known that I am deeply Interested In the welfare of this home, and nartlcnlariy in the erection of this their central building. I understand that tbey are still short of S500O of the amount necessary to oomptete the building. Too will please present to them my Inclosed check for 15000, the amount required, as I understand, to pay in cash frC tbe completion of tbe structure. I now hope tbat nothing will arise to prevent a speedy completion of tbe borne." Dr.

Hollcy then pronounced tbe benediction, and the ceremony was complete. The corner stone of tbe building is inscribed on its front face: "Erected by the Association of the New Orleans Home for Incurables. Tbe King's Daughters and Sons of Louisiana. Mr. Henry Octa-vius Seixas.

1904. "Officers New Orleans Home for Incurables: Mrs. John Barkley, honorary president: Mrs. A. A.

Woods, president; Mrs, Isidore Newman, flrst vice president; Mrs. Joseph T. Scott, second vice president: Mrs. IL J. Leovy, third vice president; Mrs.

Sam Boyd, fourth vice president; Mrs. Nelvll Peuch, fifth vice president; Mrs. Alfred C. Bres, recording sec retary; Miss May Williams, corresponding secretary: Miss Emma K. Walshe, treasurer.

"Building Committee: Miss Emma Walshe, Miss Daisy M. L. Hodgson. Mrs. Isidore Newman.

Mrs. Joseph Friend, Mrs. A. A. Woods, Mrs.

Alfred C. Bres. Mrs. L. F.

Salomon, Miss May Williams, Miss Sophie B. Wright." On th other face are carved the words: "The King's Daughters and Sous of Louisiana;" then the silver cross of the order, a dup'icate of the emblem worn, Imbeded 4 the marble, and 'Suffer little children to come nnto xvill, 16." THE NEW BUILDING. The building, the corner stone of which was laid yesterday, will have three storion. On the first floor will be a wide entrance hall, opening Into a small reception room on one side and Into the board room on the other. On the same floor will be dining rooms for men and women, pantries, a kitchen and a scullery.

Upstairs there will be dormitories for boys and girls, with nurses' rooms attached; and opening onto tbe fro ft gallery a son room and a playroom; and in the rear, servants' quarters. On the third floor there will be extra roms for various needs that may arise. DIvoll Owen are the architects of the building. THE HOME'S BENEFACTOR. Henry Octave Senas, the benefactor of the home, was born in the city of New York.

He was brought to New Orleans about IMj, and was left an orphan In bis infancy. At the tender age of nine years be began his worldly struggle, supporting himself unaided, thus the habits of industry, perseverance and thrift formed at this early period of bis life became tbe foundation on which he built his subsequent successful mercantile career. Later he entered tbe service of the late Win. II. Letchford and continued with hiin until the commencement of the war.

when he promptly joined Company First Regiment, Louisiana Volunteers, which in August, 1801, became the Louisiana Guard Artillery, distinguishing itself on mauy battlerields nntil the end of the struggle. At the second Manassas he was severely wounded. In the early seventies he commenced business in New Orleans, which was continued until about the year 189(, when he removed to New York. Yet his Interest In, and devotion to bis early home and friends have manifested on many occasions, but in nothing more strikingly than in this institution, the success of which has elicited his earnest thought, substantial support and constant devotion. held at 81 St.

Charles street at 11 a. m. a. 111. At the First Church of Christ.

Scientist, Thanksgiving service will be held at M6 St. Charles atree tat 11 a. m. Methodists' TnamksarlYlaar Services The Rayne Memorial Church is arranging for an interesting union ThanksgtriDg service to be held to-day at 11 o'clock. All of tbe Methodist congregations of the city will unite In what is expected to be an immense gathering.

Dr. W. B. Murrah. president of Millsaps College, Jackson, and oite of the foremost men in Sonthern Methodism, will preach the sermon.

Mrs. Garland, the chorister, has prepared special music and will lie assisted by several well-known singers from Northern cities. A thank-offering will be taken, to be used in the city mission work which is being done by tbe Methodist churches here. l'Elt0AL R. T.

Ciark of Natchez is at the Dene-chaud. Among the guests at the IVnechaud is State Lank Examiner L. EL Thomas. United State Special Pension Inspector D. K.

Fitzliugh of Baton Rouge was ia the city yesterday oa official business. GOOD DEEDS fiND FEASTS lIHflKIIGiy Coitlamed froan Paste Tl-r. Prominent Lumber Exporter Drank Poison Last Monday Morning and Then Shot Himself Taken to Charity Hospital Where He Lingers for Several Days Sought to Hasten End by Efforts to Counteract Results of Surgeons' SkilL Henry O. Seixas. fore a gaily decorated building, draped with tbe flag of America and tbe purple color of the King's Daughters.

On the temporarily floored foundation, which formed the platform, were seated tbe members of the Board of Managers, the participants In the afternoon's programme, and special friends of the home, among them Mrs. T. G. Richardson and Senator C. Cordill.

Tbe ceremonies began with a selection by the band from tbe Jewish Orphans Home. The introductory remarks were made by James 8. Zacharie. who presented Rabbi Max Heller of Temple Sinai to offer the opening prayer. There was more music, and then Charles F.

Buck, representing the Board of Managers of the Home, made an address. Mr. Buck said this city was famed for Its charities. No community that struggled and suffered as this bad done through forty years would have had the good will do as much as this for its orphans. Its blind.

Its sick, its aged, its infirm. The city teemed with such institutions, which culminated now in this most necessary af all charities, a Home for Incurables. In the economy of God, while He smote on the one side. He redeemed on the other. He who needed love received it.

and it was a question who was made tbe happier, he who gave or he who received. Mr. Buck said they were met to applaud this undertaking, to promise it support. As a citizen, he recognized no charity more unseltish than this. He was sure that when the board asked for help the generous hearts of New Orleans would respond for those who could not help themselves.

He congratulated the ladies on what they had accomplished, and he hoped for a lifetime of happiness for those who gave and those who received. There was tuusic by the band, and then the address of Rev. Dr. George Summey, pastor of. the Third Presbyterian Church, wbo represented the King's Daughters.

Mr. Mehlc. Acting Mayor of the city, then delivered an address, which was followed by the laying of the corner stone. The following articles were placed In the corner stone: Membership card King's Daughters and Sons. ThankKKlTing dinner ticket, silver picayune 1834.

Daisy M. L. Hodgson: list of Executive Board and orfirers Louisiana Branch. King's Daaghters and Sons: )Ut if King's Danghtera and Sena' Circles. Southwestern Presbyterian; pin trav.

Home for In-urahle. Xlarkban Memorial Circle; constitution and by-laws Louisiana Branch. King's Daughter and Pons; constitution and l'T-la Dd rules of admission Home for Incurable; annual report 103. Home for Incnnhlea; InTitation laying of corner atone: tbe King's Daughters' cross; convention badge. 19m3.

King's Daughters and Sons; photo button of Miss sble B. Wright; copy of Jewish Ledger, copy of Daily States. cojy of Germau Gazette, ropy cf Dally Picayune, copy of Tbe Times Democrat, copy of New Orleans Bee, copy of Morning Star, copy of Pilrer Cross, copy of Southwestern Presby- and citizens, who called to pay Mr. Behr-tnan their respects and to wish him success In bis new office. Prominent among tbe visitors to the city yesteninv were Judge Harrv D.

Smith of ht. Marv and Judge J. C. Pugh of Shreveport. These gentlemen were both candidates at the recent election for judges of the Circuit Court, but owine to the defeat of the amendment providing for the court 10 which they spired theirs will not be the honor of continuing on tbe bench.

MR. CIDtHV OX STRIKKJ. Mr. and Mrs. P.

Cmlahy spent a few hours in New Orleans yesterday on their -ay to California, where they go to remain the ret of the winter. Mr. Cudahy of the Cndahr Packing Company, which took a prominent rart in the councils of th- packers during the last great strike in Chicago. expressed bimsr-lf as hopeful that the country would not be subjected to a similar unfortunate occurrence. "There should be no more large strikes." he said, "and the last one has taught both sides a lesson.

In the future the workingnn-n will not be so arbitrary they have been and the packers will be more reasonable." LOVIS DKSARZtNT MISMXG. police bare iwen asked to search" for Louis Detarrant. aged thirty-aeven, who has beet missing from bis bom, at 1031 Iier-bigny street, since last Monday. A deacrip-tioa of blra follows; Height, about live fwt six Inches: dark complexion, straight hair, olack moustache, one eve slightly closed. 1I wore ch-vd trosers, a tan shirt, dark ebeck4 coat, bad no hat 00.

and I said to fc suSeriag trra aatraus narvwusnesa. tb bandages from the wound and icft it exposed. Tfce w'fe went to tbe hospital as soon as she received the message and remained at his bedside until be died. Tbe surgeons at the hospital said that his death was not caused by bis removing tbe bandages, as the bullet had done Its deadly, work and the man would havn died even though he had not attempted to hasten his death by tearing away tbe bandages. Soon after he died the coroner's erB'-e was notified, and Assistant Coroner Mix-ton went to the hospital and viewed the body.

He gave a certlScate of death from suicide by a gunshot wound of the breast. Leidenaar would never tell anyone why he wanted to kill himself. In one of th' letters that he wrote before shooting hitu-eelf he said one dose of laudannm had not been sufficient and he was going take a shot throuah his heart. He well, but the bullet did not strike tin-heart. Instead It deflected and piercd both lungs and was cut from under the skin near the eighth rib on tbe opposite side of his body.

At the hospital l.oiil. narr said he was not sorry and did not want to recover. In the letters Leidnaar assigned for his suicide. His young if--caid she kuew of no reason for b-r litis-banJ's act. as the last time she sa him be wad In excellent solrits and s.iiii he would return honw- as soon as he hci finished bis husine-s.

Hit partners. Messrs. da 1'onte and Fonreade. saw him Sunday, and 1 was then in a good l.unn-.-aud said he was coin to take hi wit to the lake for dinner. Leidenaar i-ainc to this city two years axo fmm Rot ten', am.

Holland, and wa married b-re. He was enjrazed in the shiDt'inir of li'mlr and to his ovn aud other countries. formerly president of tbe Umrersitv Tennessee. He was succeeded by Frf. Brown Ayres of Prof.

Forth-." was one of the sxoakers at the banuner. He, responded to the toast, "Southern Universities." He found that Tniane was becoming well known In the North, and that it was fast assuming prmtiiriea among the great universities to which it is entitled. Flsk School The pupils In the Flsk School e.mtrilt-.tited geiterotisly to the orphans Thanksgiving Day dinner. Tlionsh the packages were they were numerous and the- mws nearly filled the cart that the S' od fcisters were to Determined upon his own death if there was any possible way of bringing it about, John C. Liedenaar, after twice tearing the bandages from his wouuds.

finally attained his purpose, and died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning in the Charity Hospital. On Monday last Lehlenaar, who was a lumber and log exporter, shot himself ia the breast after taking polsou in his office in the Macheca building, and was taken to the Charity Hospital. Not until last night was it known that Leidenaar, after being removed to the hospital, had attempted to end bis life by tearing the bandages from bis wounds. Monday night, after his wounds had been dressed and he had been placed in a cot in a ward where tbe surgeans could watch him closely, he waited for an opportunity to tear away the bandages, believiug tbat he would bleed to death. Later the nurse saw his wound was exposed.

It was quickly bandaged again, and after that be was watched more closely. Leidenaar did not try to tear the bandages from his wounds again until yesterday morning, just before be began to grow Vorse. Up to 3 o'clock be was resting easy. He had been suffering intensely since be fired tbe yatal shot, and the surgeans at the-hospital never held out the slightest hope of hrs recovery to the wife of the wounded man. About 5 o'clock aTiurse went to his bedside and saw that he was growing worse rapidly.

This was reported to the Sister tn charge of the ward, and she sent word to Mrs. Leidenaar. Upon examining the wounded man It was found that he bad again torn Gl ILLOT JOHXsOV. M. Allen Guillot and Miss Blla Johnson were married last evening in the Caron-delet Street Methodist Rev.

Dr. Henrv offlcisted. After a wedding supper. Mr. and Mrs.

Guiliot departed for St. Louis'. After Dec. i they will be at home at 427 Bermuda street. Algiers.

PROF. FORTIER KETtRSS. Frof. Alcee Fortier, wbo was sent as a special delegate from Tulane to the Installation services of Dr. Charles W.

Da fancy as president of the University of Cincinnati, has returned, pleased with the re ception for him as an envoy from the 'iLSoutaera Dr. Dabney was I.