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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
Frozen to Death.
Sad Fate of Mr.. Augusts Sclnwaar. y WOr.
thy Citizen Of Assumption Parish.
Gn.HI, u xnI1 Dan 90 1891

Sad Fate of MIR. Augusts Scllwaar. a WOr-
thy Citizen Of Assumption Parish.
GRAND BAYOU. Dec. %, 1880.
EDITOR CHIEF:
Dear Sir-At II o'clock this morning.
two Of my neighbors called upon ms to
assist in the removal of the body Of Mr.
Auguste Schwaar, found dead within a
few hundred yards of his own sugar
house. He hsd gone to Bayon Lafnurcl,e
on business the day previous, and his
wife, uneasy at his absence, had sat up
all night awaiting his return. Towards
10 o'clock this morning the poor woman's
anxiety was increased by the return of
Mr.. Schwaar's dog, which came and
went, manifestipg signs Of great nneasi-
ness. Presently the horse that tho miss
ing man had ridden strayed back home
without saddle and with broken bride.
Mrs. Schwaar's fears being now fully
aroused, some men set out to look for her
husband, and had not proceeded far be-
fore finding him stiff and cold in the
middle Ut the road-frozen to death, it is
supposed. The dead man was subject to
tits, resembling apoplexy, and it is pre-
sumed was taken 18th one, fell from his
horse, and unable to rise CT call for help,
lay all night in the pitiless rain and
Keen North wind. Towards morning
ther. was the first hard freeze Of hc sea-
son and slight fall Of SNOW, and no hn
man creature, exposed helpless to She
elements, could hope to survive. This
sad and horrible death has created a
great impression among the many friends
| aud acquaintance of the deceased. He,
by the way, was about AZ years Of age, q
| Mason and u Protestant, and his wife
| will send his remains to DunaldsOnviile
| for intcruent.
Pr. V. LABARRE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

The little steamer Morning Star arrived
here from New Orleans yesterday morn
ing, and will to-day begin her daily tfi. $
to Baton Rouge, carrying the mail be-
tween that city and Doualdsonvllle. We
have had the pleasure Of i visit from
Capt. H. w. Pennywitt, master Of the
Morning Star, who expresses confidence
i'll the ability of his boat to fulfill the re-
qnirements Of tho service which he has
undertaken to perform. As stated in
the advertisement appearing elsewhere
in tho CHIEF. the Star will leave Don
aldsonville every day excepting Monday,
immediately after the arrival of the pas
senger train from New Orleans. She
will take passengers and baggage, but
10 freight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
GROCERIES AND
WESTERN PRODUCE

l receive direct from the West all my
Western Produce. Keep constantly on
and Hay. My Flour, Belle Of all the Bellies,
and Royal Rose Of Donaldsonville, made
expressly for me, are acknowledged the very
best and strongest Bakers Flour made. l
guarantee them to give perfect satisfaction
Or | will refund the money. Price Is to 81
cents less than other fancy brands. l keep
also always ON hand Me.srs Halliday Bros.
+ our, proprietors OF the Egyptian Mills,
Cairo, Ills. such az Cleopatra, Bon Ton,
Shamrock, Caledonia and Pagoda. put ~ in
barrels and halt barrels ut lowest rates
Coffee. from 10 cents q pound to the best.
Hams at 5, 8 and II cents for the best.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01


When we Yesterday removed the wrap
per containing The last number Of the
Donaldsonville CHIEF we were greatly
concerned about the condition "f brother
Bentley's health and feared that he had
fallen into an incurable state Of the blues.
JJpon rprtsinx the columns OF the
CHIEF, however, which it always affords
ia pleasure to do, We very quickly dis
covered that there was nothing in the
world the matter with him. He had only
lun out of.black ink and was forced t"
use blue instead. We take this occasion
to say that no better weekly newspaper
il published in Louisiana, than the Dom
aldsonville CHIEF. It deserves and we
wish it, abundant snccess.-Shrereport
Standard.
This il indeed "praise from Sir
Hnbert,' aud we are deeply eensiblt'
of the value Of commrnda,i"n from
suc!, competent and eminent source.
W. can only thank the Standard for
the fattering expression Of its good
opinion and reciprocate its kind Wish
which we do heartily. Concerning
the blue ink episudp, we will agai"
explain that the CHIEF assumed the
celeatial hue in honor of one IF the
leading businese establishments q
Dnna|ds"nvi'le, Gondran's Blue Store,
the proprietor Of which is, with rea
.on, a firm believer in the virtues 81
printers ink, whatever its color.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
lgA1U1R lE;fI1L'1U-H,lH} :

I have one Of the largest and finest stocks
OF Furniture in town. Single and double
Bedstea,ls at So 50 each. Chairs at so. 60. -
cents and u each. Diningroon chairs, fine
cane bottom Chairs and Rockers at low pr
ces. Armoirs al So SO each. up to $50. Mar
BILE Top Centre-Tables at S., 81 80 and $40.
Beautiful Walnut Centre Ia bles at s., 81 10.
So 80 and IS. W.shstands, from So to the
lower than the lowest.
Victoria Bedsteads ut s1' apiece. other
fin Bedsteads iron S. to $40.
lGo Safes. Tin and Wire. for 50 so each,
up to the finest Cupboards.
Invite an inspection of my fine Bedr. ON
Sets from $35 to 5000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Col. Nelson A. Miles, recently aP-
pointed ClicfSignnl Officer ad interim
la, been commissioned Brigadje'
General to succeed Gen. Ord, who
goes on the retired list Col. VIM. B
Hazep. should the Senate consent,
steps into the position Of Chief Of the
Signal Service, with rank Of Brigadiei
General. Col. Hazen is an Ohio mai
and a Democrat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
PURE
Kentucky Rye & Bourbon
WEI5AlM5s

They speak for themselves. Come and
s;.,nple my Melwcod, Bear Grass, Clear
Greek Rye, and several brands of very
fine Bourbon. which guarantee to be pure
Kentucky Whistles. at lower figures than
ever sold. Price. 81 so, s., 50 50, 81 and
81 50 Il gallon.
keep good Common Whisky at 81 a gal
Ion. Also Brandy. Gin. AnSette. Cur.co,
White Wine and Clartt OF the best brands
and at lowest possible figures.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Hon. r. w. Thompson, Secretary Of
the Navy, has resigned that office !"
accept the Presidency Of the D+Les
seps Panama Canal Company. His
action in thus identifying himself
with scheme that is opposed by
Congress and the Administration Is
severely criticised.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
IgOTIOY DIP Ar = 7 Z EEAzMT

he found at certainly reduced pce
n and complete assortment Hosiery, Trimmings Fringes, Cor
sesS Silk iantikercllefs ETC.
Glove. Of a Gloves for Ladies and Gents Gents,
anil Ladies' BuckG and Gauntiets.
fine Wosted Goods Cirers and Ladies' listers
and Uttes Coaks Shaws and Peernes Knitted WOODEN
Stockings Ieggiu.s Wooden Cuffs for Children. .|si
Furs Mu1s and Bs for Ladies' Very fine sets OF NUNS
Bo,s, tausse heynaine, for girls
Splendid Boee and all wool Sawls, double ana SINGLE black
Cashmere and Thbets of superb quality.
White Cooed Shirts with without Collars cnfs SHIRT
Ladies' fine Underwear me WOODEN,
,ie,ino and Cotton Knitted Undeshirts and Drtwe,s
Crayats fashions Poetooks OF the Neatesf STYLE
Canes Umbrellas and Parasos Socks, Suspenders,
Combs Brushes, ETC. $780,.
Wa have beautiful selection Baskets Lunch Baskets etc
celebrated manufactures OF Par lubn etc.
and many other goods too numerous to mention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Guy. Foster Of Ohio has announced
his withdrawal from the Senatorial
contest, and the field IL thus left clea'
to Secretary Sherman, whose election
i. now considered certain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

The North Louisiana Republican,
Maj. b. H. Lanier's paper, suspended
publication on the lat ult., and il
succeeded by the Lake Providence
Herald, a neat, we'll edited, six-col-
nam paper, under the control of Mr..
+. Barlow, M experienced printer aud
editnr. The Herald will be Demo
cratic in politics, but evidently pro
poses to subordinate political affairs
to the discussion Of matters more
nearly concerning the welfare of the
people of its town and parish. The
CHIEF is glad to see you, Mr.. Herald,
aud hopes your days will BE- long ID
the land.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Coming at last, Thornton's Great Cir
Gus and Famohs Berlin Menagerie. DON
jacksonville, Monday, January 3, and all
the towns on the Bayou Lafoarche. See
large advertisement. ". !.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

The New Iberia Sugar Bowl es'i
mates the sugar crop Of Louisiana f"'
ths present season at 225, 900 hogs
heads. the largest yield since 1860.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

In addition to the above have on hand
a full assortment Of RIBBONS, NOTIONS
HOSIERY, BLANKETS. QUILTS, SAD
DIES. BRIDLES, CARTSADDLES AND
BREECHINGS, TRUNKS AND VALISES,
which must be sold within the next
60 Days.
Buyers consulting their interests will call
on me before purchasing elsewhere.
No Trouble to Show You Around and
Give You Figures and Facts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
Saturday, January /, 1881

Mr.. Edmund Maurin Of New Orleans IL
.nthor;zed to net rs general agent and rep
resentatiye Of the CHIEF, to solicit adVer'
tisements aud subscriptions and receipt 1of
payment thereof.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Eugene K Binssat, Esq, the veteran
editor Of the North Louisiana Demo
crat. whose retirement from the edi
torial chair. we noted recently, die!
atshis home in Alexandria, on the ls'
nit, aged GO years. His death is re-
gfettcd by large circle of relatives
aud friends in the community Of
which he was respected citizen. Hr
was 10 charge Of the Democrat twenty
years..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
Flame ! Department:
BLACK C01DS DEph + T{0 n}}S 4 { ( j: :

Our line silks, Al c > It u.s. @fr 'a MI
susi1ssss, Quality "' h "4t. ~ 'i -"
ashi,., .-t.
In Cou.l Cash srres, at. aH<> @a1igin iis
III the DIES ,.e s,al prices i i, seiS etnl'a
asking to, fhst HH as other s;nhi
must ready consequently ln'le the 1hf
diate attention of the public
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
BOOTS AND SHOES

Good Mems Shoes at 81 pair.
Bows Shoes at 50, GO and IS cents a pair.
Ladies' Shoes at so. 60, Is cents and 81 a
pair. Fine Kid Button Boots at s. so a
pair Mems and Boys Boots Mt $ %. 81 50,
81, So 50, So rs and s.. Sewcd Boots fine
quality, at 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Judge VIM. Strong Of Pennsylvania,
one of the Assuciate Justices Of the
Uuited States Supreme Court, having
served ten years in that position, and
being over 10 years Of age, has taken
advantage Of the law which enables
him to resign his Office and receive a
life pension Of $4,000 per annum.
Judge w. B. Woods of the Fifth
United States Circuit Court, has been
APPOINTED to succeed Justice Strong,
aud it is possible Judge Don A. Par
dec Of Louisiana will take tho place
Of Judge Woods on the Circuit Bench.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
Re Wise and HRpDy.

If you will stop ail your extravagant and
wrong notions in dcctoring yourself and fam
ily with expensive or hu,nbug cure-alls that
do harm always, aud use only natures sim
PIE remedies for all your aiimcnts-yon vii
be wise, well and happy, aud save great ex
pense. The greatest remedy tor this, the
great, wise and good will tell yon. is Hol
Bi,ters-rely on it, See another column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

The debt of New Orleans is $S5.
OtO. 900 Of which $9, 500, 900 is total,
upprovilel for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
HATS AND GAP 8.

900 dozen of Fine and Common Hats for
Men, Women. Youths, Boys and Children,
comprising one of the finest stocks ever
brou.h: here. at prices within the reach OF
all-trom % cents to s..
Fine Silk, Velvet and Fur Caps, cheap.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

The Baton Rouge Adrocatc lngu
hriuusly remarks that if such talented
writer's as Vivian, the CHIEF's viva
cious correspondent, would contribute
to the Advocates columns, that paper
wouldn't be und-r the necessity Of de
voting 80 much space to the weather
Well, We should smile. But do you
suppose Vivian is going to waste her
sparkling efforts upon the reading
public Of town SD poky aud event
less that it's papers ARE reduced
to tho = necessity" Of making the
weather the leading subject of discus
sion Guess not. Vivian is u wide
awake qniil-driver Donaldsonville
10 u wide awake town; the CHIEF is a
wide-awake paper. 1t is eminently
.pp,opriate, therefore, that Vivian
should choose the CHIEF as a medium
for disseminating her g vagaries "an,l
stirring up the slow coaches Of Red
Stick.
II -------> =" -
The Morgan City Reriev learns
from good authority that a piece 81
cane on G.. G. Zeno,'s Riverside plan
t.tion, gave 5000 pounds Of sugar pei
acre" Will the Rerie,c be kind
saaugh to trot out its authority and
give the dimensions nf that "piece q
camel" Our usual rule with regard
to'tte campaign ruo.backs circulated
du,ing tho railing season is to believe
tkeM rather than look for proof, bu
We feel that our ST. Mary friends ar,
sIinwing disposition to crowd I'll,
market aud hence We propose to checl
Al.em with demand. for facts ant
figures. Besides, We have in Ascen
eiUl. = well authenticated case of til,
production ut an average of 1888
pounds nf sugar per acre from Is;
agrees At cane and it any Of our con
fcmp"raties ot the sugar parishes rs
sumo to claim better result, we wan
10 .r marie acquainted with the avi
deuce upon which the claim is based
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
MAa,NOf,lA SEDzsf
CLOIHI.rI u

400 Mems, Youths, Boys and Cb'i-
dren's Suits-Cnat. Pan,s and Vcst-trun,
- n suit to the finest Droa.lclOth made.
Overcoats for Men. Youths. Boys and
Children, at lowest prices.
Over.birts. Uniershirts Cotton Wool and
Meripu Understands and White Oversliirts.
at reduced prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
LADIES' l1NDERW EAR

Ladies' Fine Cotton and Meriho Under
shirts. Chemises, Pstticoats, etc, at low
figures. "...
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
STOVES

lam selling Palmetto No. for s.. and
from that on to the largest and finest Stoves
made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-01
CLOTHING

Bows Suits for So so, 50, 81, s. and upward.
Mems Suits for "a SO, s. aud &c. and upwards.
Fine Cashmere Suits for men for SO 80, 81 90, 49,
Full line Of Boys Youths and Mems Overcoats from
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06
Where Landlords Come From.

The Green Mountain State is estab- fishing claim to monopoly of hotel men. A majority of the lending hotel owners and managers in this country either were born or have lived within twenty-five miles of Bellows Falls, Vt. The Lelands came from Chester, and the Willards from West minister, re- spectively fourteen and four miles from that town. Paran Stevens, who made $3, 900, 900 in the hotel business, was a native of Claremont, twenty miles away. A former and one of the present pro- prietors of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Messrs. Griswold and Hitchcock, came from Bellows Falls. So did David A. Gage, formerly of the Fremont, Sher- man and Grand Pacific, of Chicago. Among others who came from that town or it's vicinity are the late 0. O. Waite of the Brevoort, the late H. h. Mitchell of the Hoffman and Bruns wick, General H. B. Darling of the Fifth Avenue, Joseph Briggs of the Brandreth, Uriah Welch of the St Nicholas, B. E. Merrifield of the Cont mental, and E. A. Gilson of the West minister Hotel, New York; besides { long list of hotel men of prominence il Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and othe places. ..
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06
A Fable.
THE FOX AND THE BEAR.

One day Fox which had earned a widespread reputation for sharpness, concluded to change his abiding place, and he cast his eyes on the cool, we'll made and well-defended den of the Bear. He knew that there was at least one-half difference in price in the Bears favor, but yet he began:
 "My dear old friend, I am sorry to see you in such poor health. You seem to be all run down you have no sand in your nature any more you are not long for this world"
 "Why, I am in the best of health, !" replied the astonished Bear. Only yesterday my friend the Wolf was com plimenting me on my double-chin and fat-sides."
 "Well, I see how you are failing, and I am sorry for it," sighed the Fox. " What you need is a new den, with new scenery and new atmosphere. Now, I have just the place for you, and l am willing to exchange even up With you. My den is large, well vetilated, and much more pleasant and healthy than yours, but for the sake of seeing you again in robust health, am willing to sacrifice my own comfort for yours.
 "You are very kind," observed the Bear, but-but-."
 "Say no more" interrupted the Fox. "Your den is old, full of bad odors, out of repair-in fact, not fit for @ hyena to live in, but my love for you induces me to offer an even trade. Come-is it a whack ?"
 The Bear reflected for Q time, and replied
 "My friend, if my den is as bad as you say, neither of us should live here. I will give it to my friend, the Wolf, and go over and possess yours by force, and don't you forget it r
 The Fox was thus left out in the cold altogether, and as the Bear nestled down in his new quarters, he growled .#
 "An animal which can't appreciate half loaf is pretty certain to become a loafer. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06
At Home Again.

The authorities at Clinton prison are rejoicing in the return of Richard Henry Thornton, the horse thief, inasmuch as the owner of that important name is re- nowned for his management of pigs, of which there are about 200 in the prison yards. Thornton is sixty-nine year old and was first sentenced to State prison fifty years ago. During this half century of crime he has worn the prison garb forty-one years, having served twice, he affirms, as hired substitute for others who were guilty, once from Hud- son and once from Schenectady. The prison now seems to him like home, and he takes no little pride in seeing it well keptin all respects. He took back with him on his latest return four dozen eggs, by means of which he hopes to improve the breed of the warden's fowls.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06
A Norwegian Village.

Vossevangen is little farming hamlet on the west shore of beautiful lake. This region is one of the best agricul- tural districts in western Norway the "Vos" farmers are held to be fortunate and well-to-do, and their butter and cheese always bring high prices in the market. As we drove into the village we met the peasants going home from church the women in short green or black gowns, with gay jackets and white handkerchiefs made into 8 fying-but- tress sort of head-dress on their heads the men, with knee brooches, short vests and jackets thick trimmed with sil- yer buttons. Every man bowed and every woman courtesied as we passed. To pass any human being on the high way without sign or token of greeting would be considered in Norway the night of in-manners any child seen to do it would be sharply reproved. Probably few things would astonish the rural Nor wegian more than to be told that among the highly civilized it is considered mark of good breeding, if you chance to meet fellow man on the highway, to go by him with no more recognition of his presence than you would give to tree or stone wall. It is an odd thing that man should be keeping the Vos- sevangen hotel to- day who served in Americas civil war, was for two years oE nfC l saw 0 deal of active service. He was called back to Norway by the death of his father, which made it necessary for him to take charge of the family estate in Vossevangen. He has married Vos- sevangen woman, and is likely to end his days there, but he hankers for Chi cago, and always will. He keeps fair ly good little hotel on the shores of the lake, with row of willow trees in front; dwarf apple trees, gooseberry and cur rant bushes, and thickets of rhubarb in his front yard: roses, too, besides lark spur and phlox, but the rhubarb has the place of honor. The dining room and the parlor were like those at Eide, adorned with ivies and towering plants; oleanders in the windows and potted carnations on the table. In one corner of the dining room was large round table. covered with old silver for sale tankards, chains, belts, buttons, coins, rings, buckles, brooches, ornaments of all kinds, hundreds of dollars worth of things. There they lay, day and night, open to all who came and they had done this, the landlady said, for years, and not a single article had ever been stolen from which it is plain that not only is tho Norwegian honest him. self, but there must be contagion in his honesty which spreads to all travel CTS in his country.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06
A Lady Correspondent.

.
 Ina recent issue of your paper "Daisy B. /" writes to know what to do when she has the "blues." Now have been troubled with that vcry:unpleasant and: essentially feminine com- pelience will help her. I don't believe those in digo feelings come because things don't go right around ns, but bec use matters don't go right within us.'a Every lady understands this and knows the cause. For years IL su l cred terribly. and now see that might have avoided it all had I known what Edo to-day. Ltri, d taking War ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as nn expert ment, and it did for me more than could ever have dreamed it possible to do for any wom n. I would not be without it for the world, and earnestly advise Daisy B, or any lady troubled as he was to use the n1eana which did and om sure it will have the same effect. . ...-.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06

THE CRops.-The Kennebec (Me. ) Journal says: "There are old farmers still living who remember the total fail ure of the corn crop throughout New England in 1916, and this season re- minds them of tbat year. Corn that should now be nearly two feet high scarcely averages eight inches there has been but one night this season in which corn could grow. The grass crops and the grain crops are exceptionally pno6 O
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06

REGISTERED BONDS. Of the regis tered bonds of the United States the New England States own about II per cent, the Middle States about 43 per cent, the Southern States trife over 2 per cent, and the Western States nearly 8} per cent, while the banks, insurance companies and other corporations own about 354 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-06

To REMAIN IN ENGLAND.-Theb bones of William Penn are to remain in their English grave. The PoU MaU Gazette says that no ground of equal appropri- ateness could be found in America for his bones to rest in-that he is in the company of those with whom he acted during his public life and with whom he agreed in religious belief.