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The Morning herald., 1878-12-18

me "~tieff7' unrivalled Grand Uprigni
sssnl Square Pianos, the recipients of more
Slh S4ah sixty first premiums and Gold anC
Slvet Medals, Including the Medal of Mer
ia MSld hiuloma of Honor at the Centen'
Rss H,s Exposition in 1876, have achieved a.
over over ali American and many foreign com
peAtors, their
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attack made no further demonstra-

attack made no further demonstra-
ton for few moments, probably eX-
pecting the Jailor to go in search Of
assistance to recHver the keys. 1t
this was their idea, they misciiieula
ted the Judgment and pluck of their
custodian. Finding him indisposed
to desert his post, and seeing no arms
about his person, they made Il sudden
and concerted rush towards the open
doorway where he stood. Quick as
thought Louis snatched up his gun
and brought it to his shoulder with
both barrels at full cock, and the con
spiFutors qnailrd before the omiuous
weapon, rushing back in frantic dis
may, more eager to- get out of range
of the gun than they had been to es
cape from prison. Having thus cowed
the fractions members of his flock,
the JailOr remained on guard with his
cooked gun urtil the arrival of several
persons summoned by Zenon. when
the cell keys were recovered and the
following five prisoners placed in the
stocks, where they will be kept until
next session of the District Court:
Wilson Cliildress, Fountain Banks and
Aaron Garter, charged with the muir
Ger of Narcisse Arrieux; Edmond
Coleman, who shot and MANNED Will
sou Carey at Domiuique's score and
Alex. Madison, accused Of burglar
izing Barthclmy's gun-shop. These
are believed to be the only parties
concerned in the plot to break out,
and their action Gispels whatever
doubt might have been entertained
of their responsibility for the crimes
with which they are charged. The
other prisoners behaved well during
the disturbance, and several voIun-
teered their elvices to restore order.
Hugh Miller and Tom Ryan asked to
be allowed to procure the keys for
the Jailor just after they had been
wrested from Zenop, but permission
was refused.
This incident was not needed to
what a dangerous task
it is to keep Jail where desperate
villains like those who killed old man
Arrieux are confined nor was it es-
sential to prove the admirable capac-
ity of Jailor Lefort, from whose GUS
tody no prisoner has ever escaped.
Can't our Police Jurors testify their
of his valuable public
services by still further curtailing his
fees ? If he had allowed the prisoners
to get away, the people would not be
Lurdened with their support. Clear
~, the Jaiior is an obstacle To the
prevailing policy of retrenchment aud
reform. Let him be punished.
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Mr.. Ben. Gibson offers for sale at
very low prices l64 town lots situated
in the proposed village of barrow
vile, and dozen larger lots in the
rear of the others, containing nearly
seventeen acres each. The site OF
Darrowville is eligibly located on the
left bank of the Mississippi river, OPP
posite the upper portion of Donald
soHville. 1t is neatly laid off in lots
of uniform size, as per plan drawn by
Parish Surveyor Bloomfield, which is
on file in the Recorders Office for
public inspection. The direct road
to New River which, it is hoped, will
be constructed before many months,
will form the lower boundary, and the
steam ferry landing is near the centre
of the river front. There can be 10
doubt that Darrowville is destined to
become a flourishing little town-a
valuable auxiliary to Donalds onville
and an investment in its lots is
quite certain to prove remunerative
in the near future. A number of lots
have already been disposed of, aud
those who desire choice bargains
should purchase soon.
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FEBRUARY %, 1915,
On motion, duly seconded
ResoIrcd. That the suggestion of the Hon.
| Rebr. nj. Lushcr, superintendent of Public
Education, i'll regard to the examination and
compensation of teachers in the public
schools of this State, be and the same is
hereby adopted.
ReSoired That the public schools of this
parish be divided into four grades, and the
teachers of each grade respectively be paid
as follows
L. Primary Gradcs-$20 per month on not
less than ten pupils 1.-THE minimum allowed
by law) with AN increase of fifty cents per
month for each pupil orer tice1sty and not
exceeding forty.
Grammar Grade-$30 per month for not less
than ten pupils with an increase of serenity
fre cents per month for each pupil ouer
ttrcntg and not exceeding forty
3. Grammar Grade-$i0 per month for
not less than ten pupils with an increase of
one dollar per mouth for each pnpu ouer
tccRty and not exceeding forty.
N. B.-Ihe average compensation on this
basis for the largest number-fOrty pupils
would be 81 II per pupil per month, or
50 72.for six months, which is as much as
the annual school revenue OF three or four
mills will allow.l
Resotued, That the grades shall be deter
mined by the results OF the examination of
candidates, assigning to the Primary those
whose per eentage of credits is above
seventy and less than 76-l00; to the Inter-
mediate over seventy-five and less than
$1,000; and the Grammar not less than
S5-i00; adding one per cent to each qualified
candidates maximum for eachye of actual
er peTieRee IN teaching.
Resotped further. That the examination of
candidates for teachers in the public schools
in this parish shall take place in accordance
with the above plan on Wednesday, March
ID, 1878, at the Courthouse of the parish of
Ascension, commencing punctually at 10
, o'clock A. III.
HesolUed further, That all candidates for
the position of teachers in the public schools,
shall file with the Secretary of the Board,
five days before the day of examination,
their written application for such position.
ResotUed, That these sesolutions be pub
hshed i'll the D0NALDsoNyILLE CHIEF.
A true extract from the minutes.
L. N. PUGH, Secretary.
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I2 LARGER LOTS,
Educational.

Extracts from the Minutes of Special
Meeting of the School Board of the
Parish of Ascension, held Saturday,
February %, 1878.
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Statutes were fired morning, noon
and evening, on Washington's birth
day anniversary, by IA gan squad of
the Caunoueers. In the even ing the
Canmoneers aud st. Joseph Cadets
had a brief parade, marching through
town from the drill ground to the
ID. S. c. u. Hall. The public offices
were closed during the day, but other
business about town went .on as
usual.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-02

Governor Nichols signed the act
changing the terms of our District
Court, and the law mas been officially
promulgated. Under its provisions
Judge Duffel will open conrt in st.
Charles parish on the first Monday of
April, moving to st. John on the third
Monday.
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The Independent Brass Baud of
this town is engaged to furnish music
for one of the New Orleans fire com
panies on the occasion of the firemeH's
annual parade next Monday, and will
enjoy the honor of heading the caval-
cade. which is to receive Rex mt the
steamboat landing and escort him in
TO the city. The Independents have
the musical capacity to do justice to
any position which may be assigned
them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-02

The tall and venerable trees skirt
ing Louisiana Square in spots have
been felled to earth and converted
into prosaic firewood. Tn their stead
a number of young sycamores have
been set out at stated intervals around
the square, and in a few years, with
proper care, we shall have a sylvan
spot ia the centre of town that will
be at once an ornament and a credit
to Donaldsonvile. The municipal
authorities are to he commended for
their efforts to improve and beautify
the appearance of our growing little
city.
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j Judgment of Introduction.
In the Hon. Parish Court, of Ascension
Parish, State of Louisiana
In the matter of the Interdictionl
of No. KG?
JOSEPH b. SANDLIN.

A JUDGMENT by default was regularly
IA taken in this case against the defendant
represented by Frederick Duffel, attorney.
Curator al hoe, and no answer or appear
ance being made by defendant-the evil
denee introduced by plaintiff proving con-
clusively that the defendant, Joseph b.
Sandlin, has lost the use OF his reason, that
he is subject to an habitual state of inlbe-
eility and that he is incapable of taking
care OF his person or administering his
estate, therefore, by reason of said default
and by further reason of the law and evil
dence being in favor of Eliza Sandlin, the
wife of said Joseph B. Sandlin, and against
defendant; it is therefore ordered, adiidged
and deereed that the said Joseph b. Saualin
be and he is hereby declared an interiict
and Judgment of Introduction is accordingly
rendered against him. 1t is further ordered
adjudged and decreed that this sentence of
introduction be published three times in the
official journal of the parish of Ascension.
1t is further ordered and deereed that the
estate OF Sandlin pay all costs of these pro-
eeedings.
Thus done, read and signed in open Court,
Parish of Ascension, this 18th of February.
1873. tSignedl II. o. MAHER,
Judge.
- A true copy:
SEAL L. L. BENTLEY,
- Clerk of Court
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Address Presbrey 81 Green, No. 500
9TH street, Washington, D. c., Ten
closing stamp) for information in re-
lation to Patents, Land Entries, Land
Titles, Bounty Lands, Pensions,
Trade Marks, Inflingements of Pat
rnts, Indian or Mexican depreciation
claims, Postmasters' and Contractors
accounts or any other business in the
departments of the Government or
before Congress. f23 I'm.
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LOCAL JoTTINGs.

We had intended to give full ac-
count of a novel excursion down
Bayou Lafourche to TbibQdaux, in
which the editor participated this
week, but circumstances compel us to
defer tue article until next issue.
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tons will find matter of interest
therein. The Board has adopted the
suggestion OF the State Superintend-
ent relative 20 grading the schools
aud paying the teachers according ia
their respective grades. An examiua-
ton of applicants for teachers certifi
Gates will take place at the Court
House on Wednesday, the 18th inst,
commencing ut 10 o'clock A. NJ, and
candidates must file written applica-
tions with the Secretary of the Board
five days before that time.
THE CANNoNEERs' BALL-No more
agreeable entertainment could be de-
sired than the fancy dress ball which
took place at the ID. S. c. B. Hall the
night of the 22nd of February, under
the auspices of the Cannoneers of
Donaldson. The arrangements were
admirable, aud were carried out so
faithfully and well that not an Incl
dent occurred to mar the enjoyment
of the guests OF cause even the slight
es. interruption of the prearranged
programme. The spacious hall was
well filed with guests, representing
the grace aud beauty of the gentler
sex, the comelintss and chivalry of
the sterner. We forbear making spe-
cific mention of any of the beautiful
toilettes displayed by the ladies, OF
expressing our taste as to the com
parative beauty of the wearers, be-
cause in the midst of such profusion
of loneliness it was difficult to dis
criminate, and to accord prominenc
to some might he regarded as an in
vidious distinction against others.
We believe the most approved policy
ia such matters is to conline the edi-
torial pen to description of Il general
character, leaving it to each guest to
determine in his OF her own mind
who is best entitled to be designated
'' the belle of the ball" The assem-
bly, at the Cannoneers' ball presented
ample material for numerous differ
ences of opinion OH this point. The
music furnished was first class. and to
its harmonious cadences nimble feet
kept time through the swiftly flying
hours of night. Supper was provided
i'll the Hook and Ladder Company's
truck house by one"f Donaldsonville's
best caterers, whose efforts on this
occasion met with high appreciation.
The decorations in the ball room de-
serve mention, as also does the hand
some appearance of the Cannoneers
III their attractive uniforms. These
things were factors in the production
Of one of the most brilliant entertain
ments ever given here.
The ball was successful in a finau-
cial ms well as social point of view,
us the receipts from the sale of tickets |
left comfortable margin over the
expenses, which proves a welcome |
to the funds in the treasury
IF the Cannoueers
Next Tuesday night, M,rdi Gras,
1 grand fancy dress, mask aud mill
tary bail will be given 10y the same
Terms of admission
similar to those of the Washington.
entertainment: invited
gentlemen 81 ladies free.
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The bill providing new charter
for Donaldsonville has been made the
special order for next Monday in the
Senate. Even if this body should
pass it-whieh is predetermined there
is only Que chance in hundred of
securing action ON the measure in the
House before the close of the session
on Thursday, the 9TH inst This is
the view of Mayor Duffel, who came
up from New Orleans yesterday. He
Is hopeless of any thing being done
for the relief of the town, and unless
this anticipation is agreeably disap-
pointed, he proposes to urge upon
our Senators and Representatives the
propriety of procuring the passage of
= bill wiping out the corporation of
Donaldsonville.
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The many friends of Andrew Gin
CRY, Esq.-better known as "Junior !"
were delighted to greet him on his
return to Donaldsonville this week,
after an absence of something over
three years. He has not changed
greatly, aud such alteration as has
occurred is for the better. Somewhat
more staid and manly in appearance,
and better looking withal, he is yet
che same old Junior whose hearty and
.loyial nature made him universal
favorite with all who knew him. We
bid him welcome home, and hope he
will conclude to remain here.
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A STRIKE FOR LIB ERTf.-4 tempt
of Supposed Wanderers to Break Jail.
"Wednesday afternoon Deputy Slier-
iff Louis Lefort went hunting, leaving
Constable Sam st. Martin in charge
of the Jail. When the usual hour for
cleaning the cells arrived, the Con-
stable was about to unlock the one in
which the Arrieux murderers are con-
fined, when his movements were ar
rested by the behavior of Octave
Lauve, one of the prisoners, who
placed his face against the grated
door aud whispered warning not to
open it. Befnre the officer could APP
preciate the import of this action
Lauve was knocked down and beaten
by Wilson Childress and Fountain
Banks, who might have killed him
but for the Interference of Pierre But
lie: aud Albert Williams. Several of
the prisoners cursed the Constable
vehemently, daring him to open the
cell. and threatening to kill him and
escape. OF course the door remained
closed upon the seoundrels for that
afternoon. When the Tailor returned
and was informed of the melee, he
resolved to give the rebellious priso-
ners an opportunity to show their
hands. Consequently he loaded his
trHsty gun with buckshot-three doz-
en- balls in each barrel-and when the
breakfast hour arrived Thursday, he
placed the weapon just outside the
door at the rear end of the hallway
into which the cells open, and laid
his revolver on table close by, in
stead of holding it in his hand as is
his usual custom. ZenoD, the cook,
opened the middle cell and then pro-
ceeded to unlock the door Of that in
which the obstreperoDs prisoners are
confined. He had scarcely done SO
when he was seized, the keys taken
away and shower of blows rained
upon him. Being a very powerful
man, he broke away from his assail-
ants, leaving the keys in their possess
session The parties engaged in this
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UNITED STATES CLAIM AGENCY.


Ware
a
of the Federal II. GRIFFIN &
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-24
Yus Anseles altrald.
submitting TO Dissrace.

San Francisco submitted to a
stain upon her honor when ram
pant ruffianism was allowed to run
rough-shod over respectable con-
course of her citizens. Disguise 1t
as we may, by saying that all
parties in this are apparently
working for the same end, the in
suit has been placed upon the fore
head of the commonwealth, and
hereafter we must expect TO be
called q community of towards,
who do not dare to assert their
rights, unless the insult is effaced.
1t cannot be done by putting tables
on Montgomery street, with at
tendants to importune for sigma
lures to paper to be presented to
the Legislature-there is no asser-
tion of manhood in that. The
atonement must be made in public
assemblage, with citizens of the
class who called the first meeting,
with a Chairman of their
own choosing, with Vice
Presidents, in accordance with
custom, with statesmen and
clergymen and lawyers and
physicians to deliver addresses;
with privilege for Senator to
speak without being insulted; free
from insulting and vulgar COM
ments on the names of gentlemen
proposed for Committee-in short,
in keeping with the proceedings Of
all respectable and orderly meet.
ings before the advent of the bo0r
who obtruded himself into the last
meeting and outraged decency by
his ill-mannered and disgracefnl
behavior. Unless this is done, it
will be impossible to hold public
meetings hereafter, for every rowdy
will feel at liberty to jump upon
the platform, push back the speak
ers, tear up the list Of officers, pre-
sent his own set of resolutions, per-
NIT only his own adherents to de-
liver speeches, unless he shall be
graciously pleased to grant the
privilege to those who will tacitly
acknowledge his right to the
usurped throne.
The unparalleled outrage COM
mitted by Dennis Kearney and his
ruffians at Platt's Hall, lies upon
the city of San Francisco as foul
dishonor. We owe it to our past,
our present, and our future, to wipe
out the ssdamned spot" and redeem
our standing among the civilized
cities of America. From whatever
point of view the subject is consid-
cred, the people of the Queen City
of the Pacific owe it to themselves
to redress the insult. If Kearpy-
ism can overawe popular assem-
blies 1t will proceed to overawe
anything it pleases. If successful
in terrorizing our people into cub
mitting to deprivation of their
right Of speech in lawful assem-
blies, 1t Will proceed until its rapa-
cious domination will absorb every
right that q freeman ought to have.
Kearneyism will become simply "a
giant drunk, reeling among the
pillars of the temple OF liberty"
Let this ruffianism be taught, once
for all, and speedily, that q meeting
for lawful purposes, properly call
ed, must be free from interference
at any cost.-AHa California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-24
LEGAL.
SUMMONS.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
l. Seventeenth Judicial District of the
State of California, in and for the
county Of Los Angeles.
Prudent Beaudry, plaintiff, against i.
I. II. empIe ct al. defendants.
Action brought in the District Court OF
The Seventeenth judicial District of the
State of California, in and for the county
OF Los Angeles, and the complaint filed in
sald county of Los Angeles, in the office
OF he Clerk of said District Court.
The people OF the State OF California
send greeting to Joseph Castro and Mary
y. McCieiian, james h. Mcclellan, Sarah
Il. Mcclellan and Anna Mcclellan, mi
| nors, and George B. Bell, Charles j. ELLIS
BENJAMIN f. Thompson. John Erring-
| ton, George A. Temple, defendants.
You are hereby required to appear in an
| action brought against you by the above
| named Plaintiff in the District Court OF
the Seventeenth Judicial District of the
state OF California. III and for the County
plaint filed therein, within ten days lex.
elusive of the day. of service) after the
service on you of this summons-if served
within this County; or, II served out
of this County, but in this District, within
| twenty days; otherwise, within forty days
or Judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to the prayer o
said Complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain q
decree from this Court that a certain deed
executed by plaintiff TO +. L. +. Temple,
on the 2lst day of November, 1874, which
purports to convey from plaintiff 10 sci,
| +. l.. +. Temple certain lots or parcels of
| land situate in the city and county OF Los
| Angeles, as described in complaint, be
declared to have been so executed erron-
eously and through inadvertency aud
mistake. and that said deed be corrected
and reformed so that the property there
in and thereby to be conveyed be de-
scrlbed as further set forth in said CON-
plant, and that such further or other re.
lief be granted to plaintiff in the prom
lSes as may be equitable and just.
Reference is had to complaint fol par
| ticulars.
And you are hereby notified that If you
| fall to appear and answer the said com
| plant as above required, the said plaintiff
VIII apply to the Court for the reliet de
manded in said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal o
| the District Court of the Seventeenth
Judicial District of the State OF California
in and for the county OF Los Angeles
this 10Th day oi Decem ber, in the year o
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-seven.
[Seal 18th District Court.
A.W. POTTS. Clerk.
By JAMES C. KAYS, Deputy Clerk
Howard. Brousseau Il Howard, Attor.
neys for Plaintiff. fe2?-2m-w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-24
Monster Musicss Festival.

Mr.. Sumner w. Bugbee, of San
Francisco, has mad, arrangements
for q grand musical festival in that
city on the 2Sth, Goth and 30th of
May, in which the music Will be
sent into the interior of the State
by means of the telephone. The
Bulletin thus outlines the entertain
ment:
'The proposition is to procure
several artists of first repute from
the East or Europe, and 10 supple
ment them with the entire musical
talent in the State. All the inte-
rlor towns and cities will be in
vited to contribute heir best sing
ers. Either Miss Thursby or Miss
Annie Louise Cary will be engaged
with other vocalists of scarcely less
favor. Mr.. Bugbee states that he
has ordered large musical tele-
phone, to connect San jose, Stock
ton and Sacramento with the con-
cert. If success attends the enter
prise, 1t is proposed to hold a Inu-
.,ical festival each year, alternating
between one of the interior cities
and San Francisco. AS Mr.. Bugbee
is not in the habit of failing in his
enterprises, the public may count
on grand festival early iA May"
This will be the grandest musical
entertainment ever given on this
Coast. The Director has written to
leading musicians in every part of
the State, and has invited chorusses
from every town. Mr.. Louis Levin
has the matter in charge here of
securing delegation of voices
from Los Angeles to the great fes-
tival, and he hopes to succeed in
getting up interest enough among
our amateurs to succeed in having
us well represented.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-24
Notice to Creditors.
ES FATE of ENNIE G. KINLEY
Deceased.

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Il. Kinley,) administrators
OF the estate Of Jennie q. Kin
ley, deceased, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication OF this
notice, to the said administrator at the
office of O'Melveny q Trantum, in the
city and county of Los Angeles.
Dated March 18TH, 1877.
!. KINLEY,
Administrator of the estate of Jennie q,
Kinley, deceased. mrI9-w4w