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friday moRirrjre, march so. TOTABXES OP SCIENCE. J.LXa lJ DWUtAUd FOB A MEETLSG BOOM. The ollowlng petition hu been presented to the Mayor, and it is to be hoped will re ceive the attention or the City Fathers; To the Hon. the Mayor aadXity Council of Kew "Your petitioners respectfully represent that In April.

163, lew cultivators of sel nee in all it departments organised tne Institution known as the Jfew Orleans Academy of Sciences. Few ot Its founder it library, museam and other appurtenances are still preserved, though in injured condition, from want of a bat for thirty Tears, through peace and as opportunities occurred, it has snown itself loyal to the Commonwealth of Loulsi nee ted with material progress and ameliora mentally and physically active age. It has glren to this state the only geological, agri cultural and mlneraloglcal reeonnotssanee ahe has ever had, and this without any appropriation from the State. The two reports of Prof. Eugene W.

Hil jrard. under whose direction this partial survey was made, gave nearly ail we Know of truths pel turning to the subterranean wealth of Louisiana; for to our humida tlon Louisiana has never had nor ordered survey. This Academy has, from Its origin to the present tune, mainuuiieaitsoorrespouaenco with the learned bodies of the civilized world, and has probably the best sclentlno library in loreign languages now in loie eoutn. Its object In sustaining public lectureships baa been partly achieved but Or three years past, wanting a lecture room, Its pa non anddUnnuloDi have been read and beard by only a unuiea nam per in private buildings. About twenty or twenty five years ago, by the courtesy of the City Council, It was invited to occupy apartments In the City Hall: but the Aoadetnlo Department of the University building being then unused and offering more spacious apartments for the growing museum "and library, a removal vu made to that building.

Sinoe the re vival of prosperity to that school all available apartments have been occupied by it, and Unas been unable longer to accommodate this Academy the only one of the kind South of St. Louis. We are eons trained therefore to turn again to our former friends, the City Council, from whose hospitable shelter we parted with so much regret more than a quarter of a century ago, and to ask for such accommodations shall enable this Academy to successfully resume its unselfish functions and to become again a modest handmaiden to this city and State, in suggesting plans and measures to promote the health and solid sclentlno advancement of both. This has been done In the past and may be more usefully performed In the future, if, to the Institution a proper domicile can be afforded. Experience has proved that without any means beyond those provided by the Fellows themselves, and by a few enlightened and public spirited friends, the expenses inseparable from a desirable progress cannot be met if rent is added to the sum and herein 11ns the reason for this appeal to the government of the city of Kew Orleans.

Trusting the unobtrusive history of this Academy may be suHiciently known to secure It a favorable heating and action at your bands, we submit our request for rooms either In the City Uall or In the court buildings suited to its wants for a museum, library and public lectures, and are, gentlemen, with great respect. Your fellow citizens. New Okleaks, March 1, 1883. We, the undersigned, citizen of New Orleans and Louisiana, respectfully and earnestly commend the loregoing memorial of fellows of the Orlraus Academy of Sciences to the mature and favorable consideration of the Mayor and Council of our city, as being eminently worthy of their aid after the manner requested Fellows of the N. O.

Academy of Solenoes J. S. Copes Joseph Jones, M. President of the Board of Health of the State of lonlitlana John Kruttschnitt II. Iradley Coleman Judge E.

T. Merrick Mark F. Bigney, editor City Item J. R. Walker, D.

D. S. Albert G. Blanehard Dr. Charles E.

Kella Wm. M.BurwelLSeo. Cham. Commerce; j. Todd John Phelps, Pres.

Cotton Exchange B. M. Palmer, D. D. C.

II. Parker, editor Picayune I.N. Marks, Pres. F. C.

Association H. J. Hearsey editor Dally States K. B. Howard, Pres.

Cham. Commerce K. Z. Perehe. Archbishop of New Orleans H.N.

Ogden; "H.V. Ogden; Thos. R. Markham, D. D.

M. a. iteauregaru. SANITARY ASSOCIATION. ttegabur Weekly Meetlns DUcassiea ea Basall Fez mad Other Matters.

The Executive Committee of the Citizens Auxiliary Sanitary Association neld a regular meeting at their rooms, 10 Carondelet street, on Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock, with Vice President Edward Fenner in the dhmi mxiA Mjur W. B. Schmidt. Albert Baldwin. J.

K. Gut helm, Joseph Kohn, Walton Clark, Drs. A. Devron ana S. E.

Chaille, and Medical Director W. H. Watkins, present. Receipt of various publications ot boards of health from other States, was acknowledged. It was announced that the conference committees from various commercial and sanitary bodies will take place in the hall of the association on Saturday evening at o'clock, to discuss the action to be taken to meet the advance of small pox Into tnltteesare: Produce Exchange W.

M. Small wood. cwc r.ic.nnw i airiax, xu. jsiuour and Horatio Lange. Cotton Exchange John Chaffs and A.

8chreiber. New Orleans Medical and Surgical Asso ciation l. Solomon and J. M. Watkins.

Pariah Medical Society Dr. D. C. Holll New Orleans Sanitary Association Dr. O.

Devron, W. B. Schmidt and E. Fenner. pected to be present.

Dr. S. E. Challle read an interesting paper on small pox, dwelling on vaccination a ad re vaeolnation as the only means of exttr nating the disease, and showing from sta the enlcacy of these means. The Finance Committee reported the ol lowing contributions received since last meeting: Dr.

Joseph 8. Copes, 125 C. HartwelL si a A believer in the Sanitary Association. 30: Hon. Edward Booth, S50; W.

F. Hal sey, $150 Singer Sewlnc Machine Company, H. ij. Kundie, Agent, aso urs. cnaries A.

itt aaa. i .0. a nrkia Orleans National Bank, fi50 Isidore New man. SlOO: A. Baldwin Co tJOO Ed.

Larue so W. U. Letenford, Coor Breaux Hall, 929; Metropolitan Bank, 50 A. Norden A 905. Total.

91507. Banitary uirector waiuns reporteatne Srmation T. Will, JohnKeenan, Thomas Thorn. A. L.

Conaway, John B. Munoh, A. X. Pickens, A. L.

Bandolph, 6. C. Baringer. W. W.

Cain, A. J. Dumestre. Jefferson Mov nan, James T. Terrell, Frank Von Phtd, Peter O'Kule, W.

F. Hodgklns, J. H. Testa rd. The appointments were confirmed.

no oiuiuu Asirviur mzmr reporiiea cue following Tsoclnations for the week ending March 29 1 White 77, colored 8 male 76, male 84, adults children lis, primary 68, eecondary total for week 160, previously reported 880, total since March 5, 1010. The meeting then adjourned. c. v. Miss Lucia E.F.

BimbaU, the superlntend or temperanoe instruction in Sabbath ecroou. win visit onr city on tne sisc sue wmi be entertained by Judge Merrick on Nai oleen Avenue, and will deliver an ad lre8 at St. Charles Avenue on the same even tag at half past 7 o'clock. All ministers, euperlntendents of Sunday schools, teach ers and friends of this cause are cordially invited. all tastes, you need only use Dutui't i v.

iub fS cijiuu vu vvas ever oflered, and noue so popular. It Is a snpexb table aauoe. THE 1 GABIC BROTHERS, On Trial for the Murder of Deputy 'Sheriff1 Patrick J. OBjaen. Third Day of tne MsJ OpcalasT fr the Defease.

On Thnrsday morning Section of the Criminal District Court, was again crowded with spectators to the trial of Oscar and Lawson Garlo for the murder of Patrick J. O'Brien, a Deputy Shernr, on the ad of December last. Both of the accused were as usual neatly dressed in black, and their array of counsel sat between them and the Jury. The Jury took their seats for the third ay In the jury box, looking wearied and somewhat worried, the thought of. their responsibility in the case already agitating their minds.

After the witnesses ror tne state ana ae fense were separated and taken where they could not listen to. the proceedings in the court room, Mr. Laden Marrero made the Sromised statement to the Jury of what the efense expected to prove. The defense proposed to show that on the 2d; of December, 1882, that from o'clock in the evening to the moment that O'Brien lost bis life his conduct and actions were such that showed In him a disposition bent upon malicious mischief. Dr.

Wolfe would prove that between and 4 o'clock O'Brien was Intoxicated, that O'Brien entered his saloon at the corner of Victory and Frenchmen streets, and when asked for pay exposed bis body and said, This will pay yon." Immediately after this be crossed the street, as Mrs. and Miss Kep pier would prove, and asked an unfortunate sailor to drink. Because the sailor refused to do so, be struck mm down. Berry was In bis company, and said, Pat, way did yon hit that poor mm Before his first encounter with the Garies be took a drink at Mrs. Keppler's and threWdown a silver dollar.

Mrs. Kep pler took it up, and be lifted the tumbler and Hid, Ton if you don't give me back my money. 111 break your bead." She gave hnn back is money and he nevertheless broke all the tumblers be could seise. He then went to Dr. Wolfe's aroin and after tearlnar bis coat levelled a pistol at his bead and sold: "You I have a mind to kill yon." O'Brien, under the influence of liquor, was a dangerous and desperate man.

and be was in this condition before and during the affair with the Oarlcs. District Attorney Finney here interrupted him and said he was making statements which he knew be would not be allowed to introduce In evidence, and was therefore proceeding in an unfair way. Judge Boman said the objection was well made. Be was expecting It and did not make it himself because he knew the State's representatives were wide awake. Mr.

Marrero nroceeded and said tnat being unable to speak of any special acts of violence ne wouia repeat tnat wnen unaer the influence of liquor O'Brien was a dangerous character, which be could prove by numerous witnesses. The defense will then endeavor to prove by the evidence of respectable citizens and business men that the prisoners enjoyed the reputation of being quiet and. peaceable citizens. The defense will show that Louis Bass stated that be was in the kitchen at the time of the occurrence. It was a physical Impossibility for Miss Belle Keener to witness the occurrence from the position which she occupied From the time or the first encounter Alfred Hughes was in8ass's saloon, and saw O'Brien offer the first encounter.

The Oarlcs were In that neigh borhood on that night on business. They went to a bakery to sell nour, Being nour merchants, and returned biter at the suggestion of the baker to see If the flour was satisfactory. There are four or five bakeries in that neighborhood that do business with the Garics, transacting the business at nipht. The defense will endeavor to prove that that night was a warm night, to contradict the evidence of Miss Keener. By Dr.

Ogden tliey would prove that the wounds on O'Brien's body could not have been Inflicted with a sharp instrument. The night on which O'Brien died was also a warm night. Alfred Hmrhes was then called as the first witness for the defense. He said that he resides at 864 Royal street. Did not know O'Brien.

Knows the Garics. Witness was at Bass's saloon on the nlent or tne 2d or December last at about half past 8 o'clock. Did not seethe Garics there then. Witness was with a young Lady and did not see much. Was in a stall when be heard a disturbance.

The gas was turned out during the difficulty. The difficulty commenced about three minutes before the gas was turned out. Witness was In the stall and heard somebody come in. Heard Lawson Garle's voice. Was there three or four minutes when somebody came In.

Lsw son said, I saw yon witn your giru" xne other party replied with some Insulting remark about a girl, and the fight commenced. Witness went out and helped light the gas, and O'Brien oame in and asked for his hat. Witness nloked no a hat and banded It to him. O'Brien said, it, it ain't my hat." Alter repeating this tour or nve time be said, 44 It is my O'Brien said, Bass, I thought you were a friend of mine yon turned the gas out on me." Sass denied it and said, "Yon must hare kicked the metre while and asked O'Brien to keep quiet, as there was a lady in the stall. O'Brien said there was not, and came back to where witness was.

He turned away and said, "He's not so select." Returning Into the bar, O'Brien and bis friend took a drink. When witness thought O'Brien was gone he came out. It must nave been after 9 o'clock when be left. Witness returned in about an hour, at 10 or half past 10 o'clock. At the corner of Esplanade and Chart res streets be recognized Mr.

Vollrath running as fast as he could in the direction of Bass's saloon. Witness was going to Bass's saloon. Saw two men looking indifferent. Walked in and a crowd of men were standing around the body of O'Brien. O'Brien said to Vollrath.

"Kiss roe, I'm dying, send for my wife and two children." O'Brien said to Mike Berry "Press on my belly; press as bard as you can." Cross examined by the State O'Brien was tipsy when witness first saw him. His voice was that of a man in liquor. Did not see O'Brien's hip pocket and did not see any weapon. There were about fifteen er twenty people in the saloon when witness came there a second time. The noise witness beard was a shumlng as by a stand up fight.

Doesn't know where, any of the Strtiee stood during the difficulty. O'Brien not complain of Bass allowing two men tojnmp on him. He saw Vollrath a square off. Could recognize him' at that distance. Redirect examination The eleetrio light assisted witness in recognizing Vollrath.

Mrs. Wolf was called. Mr. Adams stated that the defense having stated what they Intended to prove, he would obleet to a certain portion of her testimony. Judge Roman said the objection was too hasty.

Witness said she has resided on Frenchmen street six years. Keeps a coffee house at the corner of Victory street. Knew O'Brien for about five or six years. The last day she saw him was on the same day be was shot. Saw him last at 7:30 or 8 oVlock at night.

Knows Mr. Louis Sass. His place is half a block away from tier's. Saw O'Brien In her house in the morning at o'clock, at 2 o'clock In the afternoon and at night. At 2 o'clock he remained In her house about half an hour.

He was not alone. O'Brien was not drunk. He had been drinking, but was, not intoxicated. The last time she saw him he was not drunk, but he was not sober. Dr.

Wolf was present at O'Brien's 2 o'clock visit. She had seen O'Brien drunk and sober and oould judge of his condition. Mr. Marrero What led you to believe that he was sober! The State objected to ber relating any particular facts that led ber to believe he was not sober. Judge Roman cautioned the witness not to mention any particular facts to prove O'Brien's condition.

The, defense reserved a bill: Mr. Adams said be was willing to admit O'Brien was drunk. Judge Whitaker replied the defense wanted more. They wanted to prove his violence while drunk. Judge Boman said that to lead all sides to an understanding he would say that the defense Intended to set up the plea of self defense and prove O'Brien's dangerous character jifor violence when intoxlcaced.

He w6uld allow them Jo prove O'Brien's general reputation but not any. particular Instances of bis violence. The defense withdrew the bllL Tne witness said O'Brien was a bad man when under the influence of liquor. He gave her much trouble. Cross examined He was good natured, xnenoiy ana wen aisposea wnen sooer.

George Waters has a shoe factory on Customhouse street. Knew Patrick J. O'Brien for six or seven years. Knew O'Brien's reputation for violence when under the influence of liquor. It was bad.

He was very quarrelsome. Cross examined He was very gentlemanly when sober. Seemed to be good na tared and friendly when sober. Tbat was his reputation. Charles A.

Reuyer resides at HUaeburg. Is a railroad conductor on the Pontehar train and Louisville and Nashville Road. Knew Pat J. O'Brien for several years. Baw him now andhen.

Knew his reputation for vlolenoe. It was not good, not when he was under the influence of liquor. Croee examlned His general reputation when sober was that of a man remarkably nirtnt. frtAndlv and food natured. Cap.

ZaonTBaohemin, of the PoHoet Has oeen living in tms city au uis uie. aaow Patrick J. O'Brien for ten or twelve years. O'Brien's character for vlolenoe when irndf.r the influence of liquor was very bad. Cross examined O'Brien's reputation when sober was that of a man well disposed and quiet.

Christ. Everette, grocer, nas been residing in the city for twenty five years. Knew O'Brien. His reputation for vlolenoe when drunk was bad. Cross examined When sober, O'Brien was well disposed to a remarkable degree.

Bam. Troviknnl, resides at S2 St. Louis street, keeps an oyster saloon, testified to O'Brien's bad character when in liquor, and food When sober. Edward J. Huher, barroom keeper, knew O'Brien.

His reputation when drunk was bad. He was good when sober, but does not know if be was quiet' Does not know what otber people thought of him. J. V. Gulllotte, Comptroller, was born In tbe city and has resided here ever since.

O'Brien was very violent and dangerous when drunk. Was considered generous and quiet when sober. Never beard it said that O'Brien was good natured. A. D.

Saucier, member of the City Council, Judge Arthur Gastinel, Chas. Addison, Edmond Breaux, Frederick Thomas, Eugene Meetler, Col. Thomas N. Boy lan, J. Pujol, J.

M. Creasy, Judge Anthony Sambola, Officer Pino, now a carpenter, Oscar Posey, Mrs. Keppler, Mrs. Hepner, Mr. Hoffman, Edmond Bron, Benito Ojeda, Arthur Claiborne, Paul Conrad, Officer A.

Duvilller, Henry J. Montagnct, Officer Ned Hiffron, Mr. Schnell, coffee bouse keeper, and Val. St. Ceran, testified that they knew O'Brien's reputation as to vlolenoe when in liquor.

It was bad. Some witnesses used this adjective, while others said very bad, desperate and dangerous. 1 he Court and counsel bad the greatest difiieulty in explaining to the witnesses what reputation meant. Most of them desired to Dase their opinion upon what they knew of O'Brien ot their own knowledge, and several of them referred to O'Brien's scrapes, notwithstanding the warning. Mr.

Adams became Indignant at some of the replies and asked for the names of the parties who bad used the words desperate and dangerous with regard to the dead man's character. Some of them said O'Brien was good, quiet, generous and well disposed when sober, but one or two denied this and a few others ad not heard his good side discussed. J. B. Van Frederick Thomas, J.

M. Cressy. Edmond Brou, Arthur Claiborne, Paul Conrad, Henry J. Moutagnet, Mr. Bunnell, Val.

St. Ceran. Jas. D. Doll, L.

J. Bright and R. B. Post testified for the most part that the Garics were quiet, honest, peaceable and industrious. These, too, took reputation to mean what they thought of the accused and said they bad not heard the quietness and peaceablllty of the Garics questioned or discussed before the affair for which they were on trial.

The Garios were operators in flour, having an office in R. B. Owing to the cross examination these witnesses were put to as to what reputation consisted of and who they had heard dis cussing the characters or tne accused, tne examination became tedious, and all were relieved when the hour of adjournment ar A finma fVia iivom til mnnta. tion from those who could not or would not oniiBprt In tlie rinrt rnnni to laugh, even Judge Roman wlthidifHonliy restraining a smile as he called order. Some ot the witnesses called said tbey did not know the reputation of O'Brien or the Garics.

After recess L. A. Poincy, Antolne Sohal ler, Joseph David, C. B. Buddecke, T.

Prud honiDie, G. B. Matthews, G. B. Harrison and Mr.

Valrin, testified that the Garics bore good reputations for peace and quiet. Upon cross examination they said that they bad not heard this reputation discussed before the killing, and only stated their own opinions. Fitzgerald said Pat O'Brien's reputation for vlolenoe when in liquor was bad be was noiay, quarrelsome and rough when drunk. J. P.

Montamat said Pat O'Brien was a dangerous man at all timee, drunk or sober. This was the reputation he gave him. August Vogt, who was called up as to character, and didn't know the reputation of the deceased or tbe accused, recalled, said be is a baker at No. 364 Victory street knows Oscar and Lawson Garie they called at bis place of business to sell him floor tbey were at bis bouse several times as late as 8 or o'clock, to see bow the flour mixed. Cross examined Does not remember If they called at his place of business on tbe day of Pat O'Brien's killing.

Dan Wen resides at No. 63 Marlgny street. Knows the Garios: saw them on the night O'Brien was killed, at 8, and half past 10 o'clock, at Wollerich's saloon; knows Vogt, the baker; the laiter's place of business is two blocks and a half from Wollerich's place. There are several other bakeries in the neighborhood. The last time that night be saw the Garics was five minutes after I at the Charity Hospital, where be saw Osoar.

Was at the saloon before the Garios. He went with them to the Fifth Precinct Station. They reached the station twenty five minutes to 11 o'clock. Osoar was He remained there about an hour. Lawson was locked up a quarter of an hour after they reached the station.

They were not arrested by any otlioor. They went to the station and surrendered. Tbe operator was there at the time. His nameia Mr. Anderson.

(Witness identified the party.) Witness was in company of accused on their way from the saloon to the station. Did not see Officer Coirier around. The Gurlos did not surrender themselves to him. Has known tbe Garics and O'Brien for several years. The Garics bad a good reputation and O'Brien a bad one for violence when In liquor.

Both the Garios were men of family. Cross examined Oscar called at wollerich's two or three times a week to play cards. Oscar wore an overcoat, a gray one. The Garics surrendered at the station and were locked up by Special Officer McGraw. It was a cold night.

Don't know what others said about the Garics before the killing. Henry Gulllotte testified that he has been acquainted with the Garie brothers for the last fifteen or twenty years, and that their character was good. Witness stated that he knew Pat O'Brien for two or three years, and that the character of O'Brien was bad. Mr. Whitaker here read a report of Serg't Dunn, of the Signal Office, certifying that the weather was warm on the night ot the difficulty.

Samuel Garlo was called and swore that tbe accused were his brothers that Osoar baa a wife and six children, and that Law son bas a wife and four children. Mr. Marrero here stated that the case for the defense was closed. Chas. A.

Butler was recalled by Mr. Adams for the State. Ilia testimony be ng objected to by the defense, It was withdrawn. The District Attorney asked the court to take a recess of a quarter of an hour, in order to await the arrival of Officer Mo Graw, Capt. Gill and Officer Pourrier, who bad been telephoned for and who were already on their way to court.

The court granted the request and the jury retired. After the lapse of timeaskr.d, the jury came into court and Judge Roman ascended the bench. Officer McGraw was sworn, and testified that he was not in tbe station when the accused came In. "He said that the credit of the arrest was, he believed, given to Capt. GiU and Ofiicer Pourrier.

The District Attorney then stated that the State rested its case here. The attorneys for both the State and defense Informed the court that were they to commence their arguments at that hour they would not get through until some time after daylight, therefore they asked the court to adjourn until to day at half past 10 o'clock, whioh was done. BO5S0. Yesterday Dr. Bosso, who was charged with practicingmedioine without a diplomat, Lad a bearing before Acting Recorder Daley, The evidence of Mr.

J. McClelland and Mrs. La Rose, whose children had been attended by Dr. Bosso for small pox, was that the accused bad given them a oottle of his patent; medicine, and that be refused snyfoe for the medicine or his services. He bad ordered honey and milk, but gave no written Dr.

Derrick said Bosso bad made no registry of a diploma, nor filed an affidavit before bim, as required by law, up to last Wednesday." The defense proved that Bosso bad aceem panied another physician to a notary's in Exchange Alley, where the proper affidavit was drawn up and sworn to, entitling Bosso to practice medicine. The court considered the evidence very weak on the part of the State, and discharged the accused. LETEE COJTTEJinOir. Tbe Oommissioriers of the Third Dis trict in Session at Algiers. Tbe Enaiaeers Estimate Wirk He.

aired A DlsUiot Tax of Five Mills liovted. Pursuant to the call of the Governor the Board of Levee Commissioners ot the Third Levee District met at oasue uau, Al giers, at noon yesterday Wm. Pugn, Jf resident, In the chair, and the following mem bers present: Victor Beard, of Orleans. P. E.

Rousseau, of Lafourche. W. B. Berthoud, of Jefferson. O.

MeLeran, of St. Charles. J. C. Cofield, of Ascension.

J. J. Gauthreaux, of St. James. Thm.

H. Wilkinson, of Plaauemines. And the Secretary, L. D. Martin, of St.

John. The Board of State Engineers was repre sented by CoL. i B. ttionarason ana uoi. Tiw renort of the Board of State Engl neers of the Third Levee District was read and submitted by CoL Richardson, as fol lows Office Boare State EirenrEEKS, New Orleans, March 29, 1883.

To the Honorable Board of Levee Commission' era of the Third Levee District: Gentlemen The aocomoanylnF tabulated statement shows the levee work put under contract in your district during 1882, and up to the present time From this statement It will be observed that the cost of work under contracts paya ble from the General Engineer una oi ltttsa, amounts to $10,244 so. while the sum reported to you at your last meeting, as probably available, was only tsooo. This excess of expenditure In the Third District, over the amount then stated, became necessary on account of the taray collection of the district tax, there having been paid into the State Treasury up to the first ot January last, less than forty nine per cent of the total amount of district taxes levied since 1878. For this reason warrants drawn against the Third District Levee Fund were rated among contracts at such depreciated values that, during a part of last year, it seemed evident that work could not be undertaken if payments were to be made from this fund. except at extravagant prices, ana nenoe a number of contracts were entered into nay able out of the General Engineer Fund, that, under the circumstances, would have been payable out of the District Fund.

At a later perioa tne a nira xnstnet una appears to have been more favorably considered, and so far as we are aware, it Is now commonly regarded on an equality with tbe funds of other districts. An estimate of levee work required In the district cannot be intelligently prepared at this date; and. Indeed, at no time of the year can an estimate be made that will with certainty include all work that may become necessary during the season. From the examinations and surveys thus far made, however, we believe that levee work will probably be needed in tne aiBtriot, before another year has passed, as follows Cubic Yards, In Lafourche parish 10,000 Assumption 20,000 St. James .55,000 St.

John 30,000 Wat ynanes 23,000 25,000 10.000 Plaquemines 25,000 Total, Bay 200,000 To pav for this amount of earthwork win certainly require all that can be counted on as the proceeds of a live mill tax, and probably more. Should it be found that the cost of the work required to be undertaken will exceed an amount for which the district will be able to provide funds, as large a portion of the deficiency as may be possible, with jus tice to the other districts, will be supplied from the General Engineer fund, but on account of the application of a larger amount in the district last year than was intended, as heretofore stated, it is not proposed to apply it there this Beason, if It can be avoided. The assessment for the current year not having yet been made, we, of course, cannot state the amount that should be de rived from the district tax of five mills, but there appears no reason to suppose that it will differ greatly from that estimated as the probable available proceeds of last years tax, viz (39.632 66, that Is, seventy five per cent, of a five mill tax on $10,022,01, which was the assessed valuation of the district on the rolls of 1881. Feeling assured that a much larger sum than this might be profitably used for levee work in the district, and that all that can le raised under the present constitutional limitation of taxes will be certainly required, we have the honor to recommend that yon now proceed to levy a district tax for tne current year, ot five mills on the dollar on the assessment of the district. Respeet fully submitted.

The Boabjj op state Ekgikeees, per Hexhy B. Richardson, Chief State Engineer. The following is a statement of the work put under contract in the Third Levee District during 1892 Left bank Bayou Lafourche, parish Lafourche, 15,000 cubic yards, at 22 cents per yard, payable from district fund of 1882, SJ782 feS. Left bbnk Bayou Lafourche, Ascension parish, 14,151 cubio yards, at 16 cents, 91417 21, completed. May Levee, St.

James parish, 7459 yards, 19 cents, $1417 21, completed. Cagnolatta Levee, parish St. James, 6801 yards, 21 oejits, $1428 21, completed. Rich Bend Levee, parish St. James, T096 yards, 19 cents, $740 24 from district fund of 1882, and $608 from general fund.

Rich Bend extension levee, 45,943 yards, 23 cents, $1058 61 from district fund 1882, $7560 89 from general fund of 1882 and $1841 89 district fond of 188L Completed. Wagenepach, St. James parish, 25,000 cubio yards, at 19 cents, $4643 T5 from district fund of 1882. Star levee. St.

Charles parish, 3630 cubic yards at 20 cents, $214 84 from district fund ot 1882 and $629 31 from general fund of 16S2. Completed. Edmee levee, St. Charles parish, 2,000 cubio yards, 11 cents, $3550 from district fund of 1882. Davis levee, 3754 cubio yards, at cents, $746 11 from district fund of 1882.

Garland levee, Jefferson parish, 16,750 ccbio yards, 21 cents, $3517 50 out of district fund of 1882. Completed. Orleans levee, 30,000 cuble yards, at 18 99 100 cents, $5697 out of district fund of 1881. Live Oak, Jesuits' Bend, Plaquemines parish, 38,931 cubic yards at conts, $1391 33 out of district fund of 1882, $1540 40 cut of general fund of 1882, and $1659 82 out of district fund of 1881. Completed.

Right bank, parish of Plaquemines, 25.000 cubic yards at 18 cents, $13,000 out of district fond of 1882. The whole makes up a total of 259,515 cubic yards, costing $32,454 32 out of district fund of 1882, $10,244 60 out of goneral fund ot 1882, and $9298 21 from the district und of 1881. Uion the recommendation of the above report, a district tax of five mills was levied to be based on the assessment rolls Of 1883. Mr. Rousseau offerered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted Hesoleed, That it is tbe sense of the Beard Of Levee Commissioners for the Third Levee District, that levees should not be hereafter built with' the State or district funds, at points in Lower Lafourche, where it is shown or proven to the Board of State Engineers that levees are yearly cut by owners to benefit their lands.

Mr. Wilkinson offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted Whereas, large outlays from the levee funds appropriated to this levee district, amounting since 1878 to over $27,000, have been made and are being made for levee bonding In the Fifth District of the city of New Orleans, parish of Orleans, situated In the Third Lower District, and Whereas, we are informed that this portion of the Third Levee District (exoept to an insignificant extent) bas paid no district levee tax since the organization of the district, and refuses to pay the same Jiatolved, Tbat a committee of three be appointed by the President to call on Mr. P. L. Bouny.

Tax Collector of the Lower District, parish of Orleans, and request tbe 1 reasons why this tax bas not been col lected. This committee are also Instructed i to communicate with the. Auditor, and, if necessary, the Executive, and report as soon as practicable to the President of this board. The President appointed as tbe committee Messrs. Theo.

8. Wilkinson. B. Berthoud and Victor Beard. The board then adjourned.

Glen's Sulphur Soap for diseases of the MEDICAL GRADUATES Of tbe TJnlverslry mt Lolija Cem aseweesaeat Exercise, at tbe Grand Opera Hoi On Thursday, at noon, a brilliant assemblage, composed largely of ladies, filled the Grand Opera House, the occasion being tie ttTini commencement exercises of the Medical Department of the University of Louisiana. The vestibule of tbe building and the stage were handsomely decorated with tropical plants in tubs and with flowers, and vast quantities ot magnificent bouquets were on band for presentation to the numerous graduates in medicine and pharmacy, to whom diplomas were delivered, and upon whom degrees were conferred. The stage was occupied by the Faculty and dignitaries of the. University, and by distinguished guests. After music by the orchestra, prayer was offered by Right Rev.

John C. Keener, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Hon. Randell Hunt, LL. President of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, then conferred the degrees on the following gentlemen: GRADUATES fif MEDICINE.

Edw. T. Ames. La. Chester Jennings, Ark.

Jas. C. Bald, Tex. J. K.

Battle, Ala. Edw. F. Beall, La. Jas.

M. Bean, Tex. T. J. Bennett.

Tex, Philip Berge, La. A. M. Bernstein. La.

J. T. B. Berry. Miss.

W. S. Berry. Miss. A.

W. Jones, La. Stanhore Jones, La. Buford Lar kin, Miss. Geo.

B. Lawrason, La. Robert Lay ton. Lac J. P.

McLendon, Tex. Henry de Mahy, La. Huie G. Magee, La. Fred.

A. Mayer, La. H. H. Beverly, Tex, AA Hi XT CI A A CAt J.

MMJL HllVUAU0AUf MJi Wm. C. Blalock, Tex. H. O.

Milburn, La. Micninara, uk. Jos. N. Borg, La.

G. C. Mouton. La. E.

W. Brown, Texas. F. W. Burger, Texas.

J. M. Catching, Miss. Francis S. Mudd, La.

L. A. Murdook, La. W.A. Newland, Tex.

l. catcning, miss. Fred. JN. ogden.

La. C. L. James F. Peek, Texas Eugene Clark, La.

Albert B. Pitts, Miss. L. W. Cock, Texas.

Aug. C. Connor, La. Jno. G.

Crump, Tex. Ei L. Dawson, Ark. Louis E. Duffel, La.

Robt. H. Eanes, Tex. Sam'l S. Ellzey, Tex.

G. J. Frederichs. La. L.

Fourgeaud. La. B. G. Prestridge, Tex.

G. W. Radford, Tex. Peter L. Rivers, Miss.

Philip P. Hary, La. Clias. W. Settoon, La.

J. B. Shelmire, La. Henri Sloard, La. Clarence P.

Smith, La. Thos. W. Styles, Tex. Jno.

8. Thlbaut. La. T. F.

Gillespie, Ark. Franklin J.Gilson.Tx. Davis H. Tucker. La.

Joel M. Gooch, Tx. H. A. T.

Watkins, Ms. Franklin J.Gustiiie,La.W. C. Weathersby.Ms. HughH.

Haralson, Ms. Elton L. Wilson, Ar. Charles A. Hall, La.

Jas. D. Wilson, Mich. C. R.

Hargrove, Tx. John If. Willson, Ar. George H. J.Hart, La.

Braxton Wise, La. William P. Hough, La. J. 8.

Youngkln, Tx. graduates IN Eugene Clark, Adrian Hava, John A. Claverle, Frcis A. Kearny, Ernest Deville, George B. Muse, Edw.

G. Graner, Joseph Wagner, La. The Dean of the Medical Faculty, T. G. Richardson, M.

then distributed the diplomas to the graduates amid loud applause and showers of bouquets. After more music, Rt. Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson, D. Assistant Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church for Mississippi, arose and delivered the salutatory address.

Bishop Thompson's profound tnougnts applied to tne subject Dexore mm with great practical good sense, and pre sented in bis earnest manner and in his ex tremely clear and perspicuous style, were attentively listened to and frequently ap pianaea. H6 told the young physicians that now, at he very first step of their chosen calling, they would find two roads, widely divergent in the directions they traversed, but both offered to the professional traveler about to start on bis journey, one of tnese led through the devious ways of selfishness, ignorance, quacKery ana aisnonesty to tne goal of mammon while the other stretched away through the rugged regions of hard work, nonest enueavor, patient ana intelligent iudnstry, right principle and charity to a career ot honor and usefulness. would tbey choose 1 In their bright faces and manly bearing, with the light from the presence of their mothers, sisters, sweet ucarts ana prouu ana grauueu xrienas beaming upon them from the vast audience, tne epouker reit mat ne oouia answer lor these 3'oung doctors that they were ani mated solely by an honorable and noble ambition to do the beet work they were capable of for poor suffering humanity. But. said the sneaker, it was not ail ot a physician's duty to administer drugs and treat fevers and colds and other humau ailments.

The physician should stand forth as a wise teacher, to tell people how to live that they may be healthy and happy. At the very best there will always be sickness and death, but how many diseases are preventable. It is a disgrace to this age of enlightenment that hundreds and thousands of people die with small pox when we know this dread scourge oould be stamped out and exterminated, and this was only one of the diseases whioh man kind endured because the proper means were neglected to eradicate To day tne nignest science ana tne highest auty or the physician told him that sanitation was more potent that dosing with drugs, and it is ror the honest and truly good physician to teach, these important truths to the people among whom tuey were called to work. The doctors of moral diseases as well as tbe doctors of bodily ailments found the human race In a singularly diseased and disordered condition. It was useless to speculate bow it all first oame about, but it was plain enough that it was through the violation of law, moral lawt natural law, God's law.

Man Is the subject of unerring and relentless laws, and if he violates them be must pay the penalty. The law oannot be put aside, and will have no mercy on the transgressor. The wretched sufferer then appeals to the physician, the physician of souls, It may be, or the physician of the body, but how much better if these laws were not violated. Let the doctor then teach the people to respect and obev the laws of health, the laws of their very existence, and then we might have less or horri fying and mortal disease. xne tenaency ox an true science ana theology is to make men healthier and wiser as well as better.

A sound mind and a sound conscience in a sound body are the goal of all true progress, divine and human. To contribute his share toward attaining suoh and in such a perfect age, stripped of its bitter pangs and its biota of decay, would be but the painless and pleasing pro frees toward a new life, and death would an euthanasia. The Bishop closed amidst applanse. and after music, Dr. Stanhope Jones, the handsome young son of Dr.

Joseph Jones, the eminent President of the Board ot Health, stood up as the valedictorian of his elass. With a fine voice and a pleasing manner, be reviewed tho happy associations of the ast two years oi stuay, ana tne xinaiy re and friendly intercourse that ex isted among classmates, and between students and professors, and, in giving encouragement to bis companions in the noble profession they had chosen, he pointed to some of the great names in the annals of medicine. In the course of bis remarks, he deli ered the following eloquent eulogy on the career of a man who long stood first among the physicians of Kew Orleans. He i view, for your consolation, tbe lives ot distinguished medical men, from the bril liant galaxy of Harrison, Fenner, Barton, Junes. Jones and Axson.

I have selected. as an examplo, the man whose name is identified with this institution, who for thirty six vears labored for its weal and advance ment with all the ability and energy that his great mind could command, and whose memory still lingers in almost every house bold, and whose praises are still sung alike by rich and poor. See how he tolled upon a mere pittance and indefatigably wrought until success crowned his efforts and fame rewarded his untiring zeal by engraving bis name deep upon her imperishable tablets. Dr. Warren Stone.

His advantages for education In early life were meagre indeed. Exhibiting a predilection for medicine, be went from Lis rural borne to' be placed as a student under Dr. itchell, at Keene, N. from thence he proceeded to Pittsfield. where he graduated as Doctor of Medicine in 183L Opportunities for practice being few, be took passage, Octotier io, 1831, from Boston on the bria Amelia, bound for Kew Orleans.

While npon the voyage cholera anneared among the passengers and on October no. the vessel becoming leaky, was beached on lolly Island, near Charleston, 8. C. The passengers all sick were landed and cared lor. Charleston sent down physicians and ample supplies for the unfortunate.

Here it was at the very commencement of his career that Dr. Stone's abilities as a physician, his energy and unswerving seal, were Another vessel oomnleted the when Dr. Stone landed in New Orleans, In December, 1831, he was sick, poor and without sufficient clothing to protect bim from vxie very eoia earner, lie uiaae Ineffectual attempts to procure any kind of labor to provide for bis wants. Finally, the late Dr. Cenas procured tor him a subordinate posi tion in the Charity Hospital.

He there crave such evidence of ability and industry. till in August, 1833. he was appointed assistant surgeon, which position he filled until 1836. when by the unanimous ana un solicited action of the board of admin istrators he was elected resident surgeon. He was in 1836 elected lecturer on anatomy, professor of anatomy in 1837, and, npon the resignation of Prof.

Luxeniber, be became professor of surgery in the medical department of the Uni versity of Louisiana. The leading and most eminent physician in New Orleans, the most celebrated and popular profes sor in tbe school until bis resignation in 1872. In the early years or his residence in the hospital, without many associates and few intimate friends, Dr. Stone devoted his whole time to the study of the eases and to dUsection; his knowledge of the anatomy of all the regions was so thorough that there was no injury or disease he oould not diagnose, no surgical operation he was not prepared to undertake. And as be raised himself to eminenee and to wealth, bv the sheer efforts of a mighty will and an absorbing love for bis profes sion, he did not forget tne poor ana neeay bis band was ever ready to succor, his ear ever ready to listen, and his lips ever ready to counsel and to.

cheer; and thus, by his learning, his skill, bis generosity and his kindness, has the name of Warren Stone been graven deeo in the hearts of peop far and wide. And his memory shall live on with that of all great and good men who have devoted their lives to tne advancement or science and the alleviation or numan sui fering. After a feeling address of farewell te his classmates, ur, jones oiosea. ana tne exercises were concluded amid the applause and congratulations ot the numerous friends of the newiy maae meaioai men. A BULLET THE BRATS.

Haw Pedro Valdez CSoaght to Terminate His Career His Pathetic Farewell to His Friends, and Iaapreeatlon Upon a At a quarter to 10 o'clock Thursday morn ing the report of a pistol was heard bv persons who chanced to be in the vicinity of tneuaoxson square station, uerx waiter Hastings and Doorman Bird of the Third Precinct located the shot in the direction of Royal street; and they ran out the alley on the south side of the CathedraL. When they reacoea tne transverse auey wnion leaos to St. Peter street, in the rear of the arsenal building, they saw the body of a young man lying on the pavement bleeding profusely from a wound in tbe head. In bis hand was grasped a Smith Wesson 86 calibre revolver, telling plainjy that the young man bad inflicted the wound upon himself. Hastily they proeuredr a litter, and placing the unconscious man on it, conveyed him to the Third Station.

The Coroner was telephoned for, as the officers judged that the man had but a few moments to live. The brain was oozing out of a wound in tbe right side of the head, above and in front of the right ear. The facts were soon noised abroad and a large crowd gathered around the litter. Tho young man was identified as Pedro i Valdez, who, up to three days ago. had! been in tne employ or Jternando Uarba, a' grocer, at "No.

257 Decatur street. At noon vaiaez was stui Dreaming, oui no hopes were entertained for his recovery, the bullet having passed entirely through the head and lodged in the brick wall at the intersection of the two alleys. Valdez was 19 years of age and a native of Porto Rico. He was in love with a young girl who tended a vegetable stand in the French Market, and whose photograph was found in the breast pocket of his coat. Valdez was to have leit the city Thursday for Havana, and bad already purchased his ticket.

He was apparently in the best of humor on Wednesday morning, and his friends had not the least idea that he contemplated He was doubtless passing through the alley when the fit seized 1 iro, and leaning up against the wall be placed the muzzle of the revolver to his lieau and blew his brains out. Tbe blood bespattered the wall, and when be fell a large pool of the bright crimson liquid rtamed the smooth flagging and attracted the attention of the passers by, who with a shudder of horror passed on, although their gaze by a singular fascination was riveted to the spot until they turned the corner. When the person of Valdez was subjected to a search at tho Third Station, among his fleets was found a letter written in Spanish, of which the following is a translation To whom it may concern: The writer, who bas committed this act, is not Insane, only a young man who at the most critical hour, believing himself to be served by his friand, was at that hour deserted by him. I am not needed in this world, and can stand it no longer. Let any person who reads this letter have pity on me and pray for the soul of an unfortunate.

My last thoughts are for We shall meet hereafter, dead or alive. To two of my friends I bid an 'eternal adieu, and to one I swear tbat if the dead can return to life, I swear eternal vengeance, and that his conscience shall never be at ease during his life. If I have Injured any one I crave forgiveness. Gbodby to the woman I love, and I beg that she will not mourn over my fate, as one who kills himself deserves no pi ty To the readers of this letter I bid good by. 44 Pedro fkrnakdo Valdbz." Tbe young girl, whose name Valdes omitted in his letter, called shortly after ber lover had committed the deed, but the ofijoer In charge of the station would not permit her to look npon the horrible sight.

Valdez lay In the yard gasping for breath, the blood streaming from the orifices made by the entrance and exit of the fatal bullet. Numerous persons actuated' by curiosity viewed the dying man, and numbers stood outside waiting their turn to feast their eyes on tbe horrible sight. At seventeen minutes after noon Valdez died, and the Coroner was again notified and then proceeded to bold the autopsy. The deadly missile had passed through both hemispheres of the brain, and had emerged on the left side of the head just abore the left ear. At half past 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the body was placed in a handsome casket and conveyed to Economy Hall, on Ursu lines street, from whence the funeral will take place to day.

Jealousy and disappointment in love were doubtless the cause of Valdes's rash act. He was a young man of prepossessing appearance, and did not appear to be suffering from poverty. He had a fine gold watch and chain and wore a genteel suit of blue clothes when he shot himself. His troubles are said to date from last Sunday, when he became Jealous of tbe attention bestowed on his lady love by a friend. His rage did not find expression in words, but he locked bis fancied wrongs in his own breast until they overcame him and he resorted to suicide to escape them.

MeGUINTVS FINANCIERING. A Way of Raising money Which Gets a Olan la Troable. Last Sunday CoL Thos. Boylan, Superintendent ot the Bank Detectives, Informed Chief of Police Rowley that a man named James McGuinty had succeeded in passing several worthless checks on various firms and lndivldsuils, and had reaped quite a harvest CoL Boylan gave a description of the man, and Chief Rowley summoned his two detectives, Gaster and Kerwln, and placed the matter in their hands. Tbey set out in search of McGuinty, and yesterday afternoon they succeeded in apprehending him at the corner of Perdido and St.

Charles streets. He was conducted to the Central Station, and Mr. Mnninsirnv. of tbe firm of MoCloskey Henderson, was aeutior. nercacnea tne station soon arter ward and Identified McGuinty as the man who had obtained five barrels of corn meal and $20 in cash from the firm on a worthless check on the Canal Bank.

The check was offered in payment for the goods on the i9th was signed John McGuinty and indorsed by him. When presented at the Canal Bank it was pronounced worthless. Prior to this McGuinty is said to have obtained a sum of money from Capt. Muse, of the steamboat Natchez, on a check similar to the foregoing, for the sum of $200. ao out three weeks ago McGuinty victimized Wise McCabe, a bar room proprietor at Magazine Market, and also obtained TO 111 from him.

Affidavits will be made imtiiat Mnfintntv this morning for obtaining money and goods by false pretenses, SCALDED. A A'aWV TVaTI AA1 a aflawi aam a girU named Katie Bentz, aged 18 years, and a child that she bad in her arms, were badly and Burgundy streets, by hot lard. The ui luti Kiwnan, wnen a wubuumg iuo uui nquio, upset, soaia feet. The child was burned about the hands and face, and both were attended by Dr. Centre to, wbo pronounced their Injuries severe but not neecssarily fatal.

Miss Bentz WaS nhW41IUhH. vomnn. i her parents, at the comer of Pauline and TILE COURTS United State Clrerft Tim ftuwM at TTnttjul c. vlnlaHn. til.

AlMtHrm 1 Indefinitely and witnesses dlsohar" George H. Dunbar et al. vs als. Upon the report: of the Chancery the court gave Judgment sum of $1305 98. SWUil 1 The petit jury was discharged nun day April 2, at 11 o'clock.

A. A. Otis vs. Mayor W. J.

Behsn Ordered that the rule for eontemnt on R. B. Rowley be discontinued. United State Dlatriet Cewt. A B.

Montgomery vs. steamboat H. Hanna. Judgment for the dtf. plaintiff to pay costs.

MvU cn. Judge Rlghtor delivered a decision Ing tho mandamus applied for br tij of Administrators of taeTulane Eln, Fund peremptory. This coin pu th of Assessors to strike out the asf npon the property donated by pui i valued at near $300,000, and frees ii taxation. Crlmlnr Cants. Section Judge Boman.

Tbe application of Sonny King to bond reduced from $1000 to two was as tbe information against him has at filed. The Grand Jury adjourned over Monday, as the deputies were all i the Garlo trial. (Section Judge Eusenberz. 1 Tbe affidavit for carrying a weap cealed, against George Blaaoqus. missed.

Blanoque has already months of imprisonment to serve. Mrs. A. Marks was fined two doUa a half for assault aud battery. Tbe charge of petty larceny against ander Washington, was nolle prose, after the jury failed to agree as to iii John Louis, alias Sucker, alias Hi 1.

Chinaman, was tried for grand laroecj found guilty of petty larceny. The charge of conversion of public ti to his own use against T. Lee Ban nolle prose Wed, as Gov. McEnery donedhimon a similar charge of wl was convicted. Tint Recorder's Ceart.

3 5 Assistant Recorder Daley presiding. Harry Lee and Thomas Jefferson, arr for stealing chickens, were sent to the Ix Jail for one month each. George Armstead, arrested for obtain' goods by false pretenses, was fined 20 days. E. D.

Price, charged with obtaining or, from the New Orleans Pacific under false pretenses, was placed $1000 appearance bonds. John Owens, for assault with a dan weapon, George Kissing, for assauii bricks, and George Green, for assault i battery, were placed under $259 appears bonds each. Becaad Recorder' Caart. Joseph Waller, a suspicious enamel; was sent down for 30 days. Lorenzo Griseri, charged with obtain'; money from Mrs.

Joseph Lefoul and under tbefalse pretenses of being mann er a theatrical company, was placed una $500 bonds. Third Recerder's Court. Judge Kellar yesterday had a fall do and numerous trivial cases to try. i quickly disposed of them by Imposing ami nnes and penalties. Henry liertel, who was charged with sa ulting the superintendent of the Crear.

City Railroad stables with a revolver intent to kill, and also with carryinr co cealed weapons, was seat before the Cr inal Court under $750 bonds, $500 on the aud 250 on the second charge. Bertel arrested on the 20th of March The case ot Frederick Freeman, ehar? with shooting with intent to. kill, wsa railed. From the evidence it appeared Freeman, who bad a grudge agaiust Jo. Cook, while passing the' latters resident on Laurel near Amelia streets, fired throu the door, tbe bullet perforating one of panels and lodging In the side of the be 1 whioh Conk, bis wife and child were i asleep.

This occurred on Monday last, ana sn attidavit was made against Freeman on Tuesday. The accused was plaoed under isw bonds to answer on Tuesday next. Charles Theregood. tne negro uoyxtii shot Thomas in Carrollton, was arraizut i aud pleaded not guilty. He was plavei under $1000 appearance bonds.

DRY DOCK ADRIFT. The Geed latent Deck Breaks Lee Having the Silver Cliy Inle, 1 Rescued by a Swarm of Taa. At two o'clock yesterday afternoon, rious accident, whioh caused consider damage, occurred on the Algiers side ot river. The Good Intent Dry Dock had submerged In order to allow the steam Silver City tonoat In. The latter vessel been drawn in, and the pumps had just started to free the dock from water, wi.

the two large bow chains by which the bad been moved to the bank parted, and dock with the Sliver City Inside, started i drift down the river. Alarm whistles were sounded and tv tugboats Harry Wright, Asplnwali sn i Laurel were soon steaming down the rircr in rapid pursuit. The dock drifted apain the steamboat Belle, damaging that ve 1 to tbe extent of about $500, and then stru the Second District Ferry pontoon, whioii was damaged to the extwit of $uk. The drifting dock then sheered off fm shore and continued down as tar a Third District Ferry landing, when the tu boats overtook the dock and made fast thu.r tow lines. The Silver City was towed out from th' dangerous quarters so lately occupied, an landed by the tugboat Mamie Coyle, whit i httd also steamed down the river.

The do was also towed to the bank and man secure. The Silver City sustained dam a i to the extent of about $100, making the to, .1 damage about $lwoo. The accident was caused by the tionsof the chains, which were old, and worn, and not calculated to wlthsU tbe heavy strain on them. DROWNED. At balf past 10 o'clock Wednesday fori neon a boy, two years old, named Andre Weber, fell Into a well In the yard of I i father's residence, at the corner of Bajm St.

John and Metarie Ridge, and whi dfowned. Coroner LeMonnier held an in quest and gave a certlfleate of accident drowning. MISDEEDS AMD SUSflAPS. Henry Thoroughgood, alias McCray, 1' negro boy who snot another negro named James Johnson, in the head wit toy pistol, on the 25th was arrested Court Officer Davis, at the corner of and Millaudon streets, on Wednesday aft noon. John Graff's mule bad its leg tract' last Wednesday afternoon by a hogsliPH sugar rolling against It.

The animal Shot by tbe police," and its carcase moved by them from the wharf at the li of Bienville street, where the accident enrred. On the night of the 25th lnst4 a boat stolen from aboard the ship Hesperldea Ing at Post 36, Third District. VITAL STATISTICS. Recorded In the offloe of the Board of Thursday, March 29, 1888 1 BIBTHB. Mrs.

Albert Maxwell, a boy, Jan. I. Mrs. Michel Miller, a boy. Feb.

II. Mrs Peter Davis, a glrL Dec. 1, 183X Mrs. James A. W.

Aeoinb, a boy. Marco Mrs. F. Lnteman, a boy. MapaU 18.

Mrs, Wedig, a girl, Feb. 227 MARRIAGES. 8. Fleming and Miss Ella C. gitnn.

Charles J. St. Amand and Miss Marj Dupeire. Ferdinand Gervols and Mrs. Widow I ana Simmons Kodrigns.

Joseph Traltman aud Miss Matilda Ste DEATHS. Mrs. Dixie Ellis, 24 yeacs, Sixth, Bampart and Basin. Harriet Lewi McCollum, 71 years, 6t between Seventh and Eighth. E11r Walker, 70 years, Tontl and St.

I Oetavl Kewmau, .11 months, 410 Franklin. i. Thomas Peters, S7 years, Lusenw pitaL Sissy Williams, 6 years, 997 Danph Miss Barbara Torek, 19 yeara.ttl1 Fields. Michael Glllane, 87 years, 855 Cypro Chas. W.

Parham. 7 years, Couvn near Pitt. Rosalie E. Holderlth, 23 months, i seprilnet Marshall Jones, 40 years, 11 union. Mary Casey.

80 years. 60 Perdido Mary Boston37 years, 1 8a S. C'hulom Lena Davis, 8 days. 222 Toulouse. Mrs.

KUsabeth William, 28 yean, 120 Ville. Cells McBrlde, 48 years, Algisra. Harvey, 6 years, Algiers..