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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27
On Dit.


opening the On Dit column with Kang
every week is getting monotonous.
That Baton Rouge young lady was
50 much impressed by the fascinating
looks and manners Of q couple of young
gentlemen who excnrted from New Or
leans to the Highland City,
That she couldn't make up her mind
which was the sweeter of the two, but
That it transpired one Of the charmers
was a married man and the other was a
| Bohemian tramp.
That another B. r. damsel who was
similarly struck Oh a handsome and
agreeable excnrsionist was Mortified to
discover that he was cab driver.
That two Baton Rouge girls are so
provoked their home admirers have
scarcely been able to win u smile from
them since.
That Nursey, alias skipwith, alias
Snodgrass, alias Periwinkle, alias Blink
finger, alias Ferguson, etc, ETC., says if
there is any thing in On Dit about him
this week he's coming around to clean
out the CHIEF Office; therefore, the read
er will understand why it is
That we don't make any mention Of
Skip.
That our German Senator has conclu
ded that it isn't worth while continuing
the discussion with Frankie, any how.
That, considering the circumstances,
his discretion can't be questioned.
That lots of folks would like to dis
cover the identity Of the St. James
widow who is said to be on the eve of
capturing our District Judge
That Charley says he has tried every
other remedy to keep il sweetheart and
failed, and
That now he intends to invest i'll a
dozen copies Of Aby's new song and see
if that won't capture some fascinator's
heart.
That if this remedy fails, we fear
Charley's case is hopeless.
That Emile got the G. A. B. in spite of
his weekly donations Of gift candies, and
That Ailiy tried his fortune in the
same quarter and was kicked harder
than his predecessor.
That Oscar says if certain little wo-
man had stayed at home more that big
white cat wouldn't have stOlen''so much.
That Charley, like the Assumption
Pioneer, is opposed to the National game,
and says
That if it wasn't for base ball the
CHIEF would be ont on time.
That he askcdltle boys not to tell
Bentley what he said, for fear of On
, Dit.
That We'll let you off easy this time
Chawlcs, but you'd better be OH your
good behavior hereafter.
That since the appearance of the On
Dit about his absence Of neck wear
Senator Sugarfoot has been sporting a
collar SO high that lie has to jump up te
spit over it.
That Skip purloined yonng 1ady's
fan and demanded eleven kisses Cor its
return, but
That the damscl respectfully begged
to be excused, and Ably says he doesn't
blame her, all things considered.
That Israel & Co.'s clerks say they
have been furnishing free icc-water t.
the clerks of Len,ann s. Bro. all summer
! and
$ That on balancing the refreshmcnt &C
: count it will be found the ice water ha:
!, cost more than the crackers and cheese
: That the little widow and the tw.
j girls who didn't have an invitation t.
s the wedding did the next best thing ant
:, viewed the festivities through the crack
in the fence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

Mrs. Il. Mousse is erecting a small
building on her lot corner OF Attakaras
and Chetimachcs streets and it IS repor-
ted that Judge Cheevers Will probably
rent it as an office when ready for occu-
nation. The building stands midway
between the office of Judge X. N. SIMS
md that of Parish Treasurer Landry,
facing Chetimaches street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

Judge Cheevers had intended leaving
town Yesterday for the purpose OF finish
ing his interrupted summer vacation at
one of tho pleasant resorts near New Or
leans, but Judge Morris Marks bulldozed
him into remaining over until the latter
has concluded the business which brings
him to Donaltlsonville, so that they may
travel citywalds together. They viii
take their departure by the evening
train tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27
Steamboat Schedule.

New Orleans and Donaldsonville.
Belle Of the Coast, up Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday nights; down Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday mornings.
New Orleans and Plaquemine.
Whisper up Tuesdays and Saturdays !;
down Wednesdays and Sundays. Attends
to business of assumption aud ST. Mary.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
Fanchon, in place of r. J. Gay, up Mon
day and Friday nights, down Wednesday
and Sunday evenings.
Corona, in place Of John ". Cannon,
mp Wednesday and Saturday nights down
Monday and Friday evenings.
New Orleans and Vicksburg.
.,,o. ". Cannon, in place of Robt E. Lee,
up Tuesday night down Sunday afternoon.
T.. J. Gay, in place of Matches, up Satur-
day night; down Thursday evening.
ST. John, in place of IT, NJ White, up
Thursday night; down Tuesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27
Re.EstabliShed at the Old Stand.
D. OHLMEYER,
SADDlER & HARNESS MAKER

Railroad Avenue,
Announces to his friends and the public that
he has purchased and fitted up !. new shop
to take the place of the one recently burned
and is again i'll readiness to do all work i'll
his line at short notice and on the most rea
sonable terms. All kinds of leather work,
buggy, carriage and coach trimming and re-
pairing, saddlery and harness work in all
their branches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

TT w = III 2 111'3 TT ~
Railroad Avenue, near cor Ibcrvillc street,
DONdLDSOy TILLE.
Being now installed in his new shop at
the old stand, is at all times ready to re-
ceive and execute all orders promptly and
satisfactorily. Respectfully solicits 1t con,
tinuance Of patronage on the part of old
customers and a tril! from new ones. prom
ising satisfaction i'll work and prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

Frank Miller, tho colored man VINO
shot and assaulted Eugene Baptlste'
near Brands saw-mill, some time ago,
has been released from custody upon
furnishing bond in the sum of 1925. The
amount of the bond was originally fixed
by Judge Chee>ers at $3.50, but upon APP
,l;c,t;on of accuscds counsel it was re-
drced one-half. Miller transferred his
nroperty to Mr.. Henry Droege by act OF
sale. whereupon that gentleman signed
the appearance bond as surety.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27
TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
TINE TABLE.
Passenger Irain-Morgan's ferryboat leaves
head of Elysian Fields street, New Or.
leans, daily, at a. NJ, connecting with
passenger train at Algiers. Train arrives
at Donaldsonville ut lbs A. NJ; Baton
Rouge at 1870 r. NJ.
Returning, leaves Baton Rouge at $50 r NJ,
passing Donaldsonville at 40 and reach.
ing New Orleans 8 P. NJ.
Freight and Accommodation ZrAins-Traiu
going West leaves Algiers at A. NJ, pass
ing Donal.lsonyille at $50 P. NJ, arriving
at Baton Rouge Mt Z P. ".
Train going East, leaves Baton Rouge ut
A. NJ, passing Donaldsonville at l0:4l A
NJ, arriving at Algiers at Gas p N.
II. s. MORSE, Supt.
NJ. r. SPELMAN,
General Ticket Agent
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

Exc,,ps1oS TO New ORLEASs.-A
Grand excursion from Plaquem'ne' Bayou
Goula, Mccall and Donaldsonviile TO
New orleans anl return is to take place
on Friday next, the 2nd OF septe"oe''
upder the auspices Of Pride Of lber'llle
Lodge No. 1864, G. U. Q. of o. r. lhe
excursion train will leaye Plaquemihe
81 3:14 P. NJ, passing slcCalPs at 4:o'
and Donaldsonyille at ago, the schedule
time of the regular daily train. Return
;o. the excursionists will leave Ne"
Orleans Monday morning, September -
,tsA.M. The fare for the round tf'p =
only g, aud an opportunity is thus o.
f,red the people of this vicinity TO MAKE
,,,easant and cheap trip to ana rom
tho city. The arrangements are IN COM
netent hands and we can assure al ~ =,
accomnauy the excursion that they Will
no we'll cared for and can not fail TO en-
nv themselves. Tickets can be pfoc''eo
81 the Donaldsoville depot or OF tue
ira in.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27

Among other improvements we have
noticed about town, one Of the most con-
on;cuous is that being effected on the
PREMISES Of our neighbor around the cor
,ar Mr.. Jno. +. Park. Besides having
huilt two neat additions to his residence
Mr.. Park has had both the MAIN oulidihs
and additions neatly painted and is now
enhancing the appearance Of his orlck
store buildings in similar way. lhe
nroperty will present very handsome
onnearance when the work OF ornameh-
+,tion has been completed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-27
Special Notice.

To the Members Of Ascension Hook and
Ladder Company.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
NUMBER l..
NEWS ITEMS.

During July at Havana, 9S deaths from
yellow fever occurred, and during the week
ending Aug. 9TH, 30, with 200 cases in the
city. During June, 235 deaths from yellow
fever at Santa Cruz.
The Atlantic Touring mills at st. Louis
were struck by lightning ON the l4th and al.
most immediately enveioped in flames. OF
the seventy persons employed four were
killed and several wounded.
c.,oro, S,..,.,,., L.s ,.,,xn.,,i,l A. ,,os.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
vER WASHINGTON TERRITORY THURSDAY AUGUST 25 1881

rate; in fact, the grizzly got five
shots into his carcrss- one between
the eyes and one through the heart
and still he kept coming. When
the bear was about 25 feet off Johnson
gave up experimenting and dashed
for tree. He sprang high, but the
bear caught him at the left hip, tear
ing away clothing and flesh, and
bringing down Johnson to the grass.
AS he fell the bear caught him on
the scalp and tore the whole business
loose from near the forehead to the
back of the crown. With his right
hand Johnson fastened to the beasts
nostrils, but he was getting weak and
soon lost his hold. BY this time the
bears eyes were getting CLASSY, but
when Johnson attempted to move
from him he was reused to three Sc
we're attacks, once catching Johnson
in the left shoulder; next in the left
fore arm, breaking both bones, and
again above the elbow of the left arm,
causing a serious flesh wound. That
was the last nip of Mr.. Grizzly, and he
rolled over dead upon Johnson's gun.
Now, was the pluck of the hunter
tried. His left arm and leg was lac
Grated and bleeding: his shoulder was
bare and TON open, his left arm was
broken in two places and seriously
ripped open in another; his right
hand was split by tooth of the saw
age beast, and his scalp-was hanging
down on his shoulder, and he was
alone. He had two miles to walk to
his camp and then to find his part
ner away, in all probability. He was
getting dizzy, but reused, went to
Camp, splintered his arm, put snow
on it and started for Bellvue, yecom-
panied by his partner. Johnson is
now under the care of DIR. Thiele,
and owing to his remarkable care OF
himself in all the days of travel be-
tween here and Middle Fork, the
doctor predicts speedy recovery.
From the scene of the fight to Belle
vue it cannot be less than no miles,
and this had to be travelled over by
the wounded man on horseback.
Middle Fork affords not at all a
healthy climate for Mr.. Barber, and
at the rate he was travelling when
last seen, no bear will ever catch him.
The bear would weigh about. 900
pounds, but Johnson carries the
beasts scalp in his pocket to-day.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
Carp Catching.

Recently, quite a number of carp
have been caught in the river below
the falls, and it is reported that a
few have been taken at Occur d'Alene.
This is matter of surprise, as these
waters have not been stocked, with
these fish, at large to the knowledge
of anyone here. The common carp
(cyprinus carpio) is fresh water fish,
and was originally a native of Persia,
The fish was carried to England in
the l4th century where it became
a favorite dish with the nobil-
ity. 1t was brought to this country
some years ago and at once became
favorits with our people. The
gold fish belongs to this species. The
carp when full grown, is about IL
inches long, has a long fin on the
back extending along nearly two
thirds Of the fish, two side, two belly
fins, forked tail, depression of the
head in front of the eyes, mouth a
little like salmon, and is of brown
ish gold along the lower side.--Spo-
kane Chronicle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
A Fight with u Bear.

The following terrible conflict be-
tween a grizzly and an old Walla
Wallian, we Gull from the Wood
river Ne'os, A prospecter by the
name of fl. A. johnson came down
from the moutains on yesterday
mornings stage. From the crown
of his head to the soles of his feet
he was the worst patched up and
"bent" prospector we have looked
upon for many day-in fact, he
was but the wreck Of his former self,
A news reporter interviewed him and
learned that since he left Bellevue
he had taken in great deal Of the
country north and was prospecting
on the Middle Fork o. Salmon river.
Late last week he started out mining
with his prospecting tools, his part
ner going another way, and fell in
with q fellow from BONANZA or Challis,
who called himself Barber or . sim
liar name. They were passing
through little park when a monster
grizzly bear was seen at short dis
tance of. Barber recommended
that Johnson take a shot with his
Remington rifle. johnson jumped
from his horse and with a rest over
his knee turned loose. The grizzly
started for the party, when Barber
straddled Johnson's horse quick As
fash and darted away. johnson
shouted his protest, but he had no
time TO fool away and kept on his
knee pumping shots into the cd
vancing gfisEly u lightning striking
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
Fruit Cplltlire.

The demand for our fruits will GER
tainly increase when the world real
ICES their great and superior excel
lence. We have repeatedly called
attention to the effects of climate in
maturing all things to perfection
with us, and that is nowhere more
noticeable than in connection with
Oregon fruits. California does not
anywise near come up to the Colum-
bia region in mis- respect; yet Cali
fornia is obtaining a great name
throughout the world for its dried
and canned fruits, and wherever its
fresh fruits can be sent they find a
preference. This year the Eastern
peach crop is so short that the de-
mand for California peaches is active.
We notice in exchanges from that
state that Gamers are buying up the
crop of peaches at to sc per ib, and
we also see that they pay $3.50 to
$3.50 per box for\ Bartlett pears.
The price of neachesssmay depend
upon the of Eastern peach
orchal as, ..v tue demand for Bartlett
pears must be based on the general
excellence OF that fruit.
Much of the country in Eastcrn
Oregon and Washington grows
peaches to perfection, while the eli
mate of the Willamette valley is not
favorable, but we can produce in one
part or another of the Columbia re-
gion all fruits known in the temper
ate zone, to the very best advantage.
Here we grow apples, pears, plums,
prunes, cherries, and all the small
fruits in the greatest excellence and
profusion. Jackson county (Rogue
River Valley also raises grapes; both
Jackson and Douglas (Umpqua)
grow fine peaches; L stern Oregon
and Washington can grow them all,
so that the future of this region,
| following railroad connection with
the East, includes an era of fruit pro-
duction that can be expected to excel
the reputation of California in pro-
duction of the fruits named.
Those who wish to practice mixed
farming can safely plant orchards.
These will be six or eight years in
coming into good bearing, and if
varieties are chosen judiciously, to
suit he wants of commerce forship-
ping green to the East, or for canning
or drying, they cannot fail to be rea-
sonably remunerative. A late in
vention in California consists of pack
ing green fruit in carbonized wheat
bran, or wheat bran turned to coal,
and it is said to preserve them for an
indefinite period of time in perfect
condition. If this is so, twill enable
us in time to pack green fruits for
shipment to Chicago or New York,
without danger of loss from their de-
willamette Farmer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
The Port Blakely Mill Com pan

The Port Blakely Mill Company
are enjoying large lumber order
from Shanghai, the filling of which
will require FIVE vessels, the aggre-
gate cargoes amounting to three
million feet or more. Three vessels
are there now for loads, namely, the
Earl of Elgin, the Hollander, and the
MARTA, all barks, and two more are
expected soon to arrive. The lum-
bcr goes in large pieces-squarcd
timbcrs-which are again cut on ar
rival ut the other side of the broad
Pacific into dimensions to suit, not
that they can be better or more cheap
ly cut there, but that by some custom
regulation light tariff is imposed on
the importation of unmanufactured
timber. This order is perhaps the
heaviest one that ever came to .
Puget Sound mill from China.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25

Switzerland is beginning to suffer
seriously from drought which, ex-
cept for few showers, has lasted
two months. Grass is burned and
there is no chance of making the
usual second hay crop. There is
great scarcity of water in most parts
of the country. In mountain pas
lures, in several cantons and in Sa-
voy, beasts are perishing for lack of
water and from heat. Whole herds
have persisted in the canton of Schwiz
in Vaudois Alps, and in the valley of
Jura. If the drought continues a
week or two longer it will go far to
neutralize the effect of the excellent
green crops and vintage which bids
fair to be one of the most abundant
on record.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25

1t is said that when Emperor Will
liam of Germany received the news
of the attempt on the life of the
Car, he became very serious, and
after remaining silent for some min
utes, said, in tone at once melan-
choly and energetic: "lf we do not
change the direction Of our policy, il
we do not think seriously of giving
sound instruction to youth, if we do
not give the first place to religion, If
we only pretend to govern by expedi-
ents from day to day, our thrones
will be overturned and society will
become prey to the most terrible
events. We have no moro time to
lose, aud it will be a great misfor-
tune if all tho governments do not
come to an accord in this salutary
work of repression.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25

According to present information
obtained from elevator men who have.
just made thorough tour of the
state, the wheat crop in Nebraska is
pretty light. The average will not
be over six or seven bushels per acre.
Many fields have not been cut at all,
owing to the wheat being spoiled by
blight. The crop ranges i'll yield
from one to twenty bushels per acre.
The western part of the state is much
better than the eastern. 1t is tho't,
however, that owing to the increased
acreage the total yield will be equal
to that of last year. Corn is in good
condition, and the crop will be about
double that of last year. There will
be big crop of oats and rye, a fair
crop of barley, and an average crop
of flax.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25

The Sentinel says: A large natural
cave has been discovered at the head
of Williams creek, in Josephine
county, Or. 1t consists Of series Of
subtcrranaen caverns or chambers,
through which person can walk
for some 400 or 500 yards from the
entrance, and there are still other
chambers beyond, the entrances -
which are too small to admit
son, but could be enlarged suflic'
ly, it is thought, by q little J
with pick and hammer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25
Portland stage Line.
JEROME n. SMITH. Proprietor

Daily stages leave Pacific hotel at1 r. n.
sharp; returning, leave the Occidental hotel
in Portland at 8 n. NJ. On sundays leave Pa
ci1c hotel II 7:30 A. NJ; returning, leave Fort.
6 $50 r. NJ; returning, leaves Portland at
$50 r. n. Special attention paid 70 carrying
packages and Aning orders. Fare. % cents
each way.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-08-25

Poison, spreading disease and death In many
localities for which qulninc ID no genuine an
tldote, but for the effects Of which Hostettcr's
Stomach Bittcrs II not only thorough rom.
cdy, but reliable preventive. To this fact
extending over period Of thirty years. All
disorders OF the liver, stomach and bowels are
also conquered BY the Ditoors.
Fer sals ~ ~ druGgleee ~ dealers esn.
esolly.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1881-10-29
Thinkers will read and hecd
this.

when our most experienced
and practical physicians widely
endorse aud recommend a ,nedi.
clue, knowing from the incre.
dlents used it must have an ex-
cellent general effect on the hu>
man system, aud b. u true
strengthened Of every organ OF
life, aud recognized as Natures
best assistant IN curing dyspep-
>la, indigestion, general DEBILITY.
''rr, Gus prostration, want OF Vi
tai'ty. couvalesceuce. fieycrs. chron
lc Gh''is and fever. dumb ague, Is
male diseases, broken down con.
situations, III health, weakne: $.
debility, imperfect action oe the
organs of life and health, ETC.. aII
OF which make life miserable:
then indeed should the newsuu,
per press OF the country cali the
attention Of suffering humanity
to 10 tneri,ofions a cnmuuuni.
We reler to Browns Irou Bitters.
a Fe'ne1y having the largest sale
IN the East of any medicine ever
invented. simlly because it i.as
true merit ant gives permanent
reliet.-HcraM.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1881-10-29

The Senate Of the United
States met in extra session OH
October 10 1881. The Democrats
being in IL majority elected Sena.
tor Bayard President Pro Tenn
Of that body. Two new Senators
were then admitted from New
York III place of ConkIing and
"me too" Plat, and one from
Rhode Island in place OF Burns
side deceased. These were all
Republicans. The Republicans
by flattering the vanity of David
Davis Ut Illinois, won him over
10 their side and elected him
President instead Of Bayard.
Tnis is an action that has never
been done by any party lereto.
fore. A President Pro Trmpore
Ut that body Was never before re
moved. But the sum do move
aud SO does mo.!ern Republican
ism.