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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-05-05
THE "BLOODY" lfISSO C1I21.

YNE "BLOODY'' I77SSOUR7.
Further reports from the flooded dis
trict between Yankton and Sioux City,
show that from 1000 to $500 people are
dependent on the government for food,
and the loss is estimated at from ST.
DOC, 900 TO s., $685. 900. The loss in cattle
and stock is enormous and one man
says that when the ice and water are
gone the stencil Of decaying animals will
drive them out of the country. The In
dams all seemed to know that the food
was coming and had moved out of dam
ger a day or two before the trouble be-
gan.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-05-05

DISTRICT NUMBER
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

in this c,qqsvmunjty, but the crop y not
going to produce half as much as pre-
yiously anticipated. On tbs uplands,
particularly, the plant has been attacked
by rust and is finished.
Sorghum making has been the rage mp
here for week or two and is still going
on. Messrs, Garig & Bernard, Mr.. Lob
dell aud others have shipped to New Or
leans but obtained very small prices ow-
ing to quality. Mr.. /. ". ce,'srly, Farm
Superintendent ri. the State sHaiyersity.
and A. and NJ. College, has just finished
mp his experimentation on two acres, q
full account Of which he proposes to give
to the public in q short time. His sor-
ghum syrup was very superior quality
and portion Of it was sold in Baton
Rouge for fifty cents gallon by the half
| barrel. Messrs. John Class and John
Wax were the first purchasers. "
The people of Natchez, Mississippi, are
evidently determined to stand in the
front ranks in the spirit of enterprise.
The Democrat Of that city announces that
the amount of one hundred thousand
dollars has been subscribed to construct
railroad from Natchez to New Orleans
via Baton Rouge. This looks like wax
ing up to business. Yours truly, ,
| N. O. w.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Every thing will be in readiness for
the session Of the Louisiana Press Assoc
citation which is to be held i'll the Senate
Chamber Of the restored Capitol build
ing on the first Monday of September,
and we hope to see a large assembly OF
representatives Of the State press present
on that interesting and important occa=
sion.
In addition to the usual ATTRACTIONS of
such a gathering, which will be enhanced
by the proycrbial hospitality of tho gen
crons people of Baton Rouge, the man
agement of the Pacific railway have i'll
yited the members of the Association to
make an excursion to New Orleans dur
ing or after their session, and the trip
will undoubtedly be q source of much
enjoyment to the participants.
There should be State pride and patri-
otisln enough among the journalists OF
Louisiana to give the grand old Capitol
right royal christening, and every
scribe who can attend ought to consider
IL privilege and a duty to do so.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
The Sunday Magazine.


The number for September affords pleas
ant, instructive, entertaining and cdifying
rcading-not for Sunday only, but for every
day i'll the week. The periodical is religious
in tone and sentiment, but sectarianism is
strictly avoided, and all scots, and all classes
of readers will .erusc its pages will, pleas
ure ard profit. The leading article is e9ti-
tied American Bcnefactors," by James
Laurence BoWdoin, LIB. 1t has thirteen
illustrations, with portraits Of William Il.
Astor, II. II. Warner, Prof. Lewis Swift,
Daniel Drew, etc, "Thc Wallachians." with
ten Illustrations; Mauritius," with five
illustrations; and "The Christian Church
at Washington, u. c." are particularly
noteworthy articles. Mrs. Robert O'Reilly
concludes her highly interesting serial,
:. Out of the World" there are short stories
and sketches by NJ. Y. Denison and other
popular writer's, nnd some admirable essays
by ". T.. Proctor, Marcus Dotls, DID,, Rev.
DR.. Deems, etc. The poems are of far more
than ordinary merit, and several Of them
are beautifully illustrated. The miscellany
is abundant, and contains a vast amount 1T
information and entertainment. The illus
tratlons are numerous and well executed.
A single copy is sold for % cents; annual
subscription, SO, postpaid. Address, Frank
Leslie's Publishing House, 50, 30 and 81
Park Place, New York
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
4 RELAPSE,

Presiaent Garfield h g suffered 81 :" re-
lapse, and lly condition is sqcl' as to re-
vivo all the gloomy antic. pattions Of a
fatal result Of his injury which were in
dulgcd III just after the dastarel'y assault
upon his fife. The Presidents stomach g, as
is in very precarious state, and it has
become difficult to administer t nonris''-
mcnt by the natural methlo D![ During
the past three or four days TIER, there has
been an apparent Improvement ~ the
tone of this organ, and the surgeons CON
Time to express bopefulness, but they 70
not hesitate to confess that their patient
is in 4 critical condition.
Last week we were buoyed mp by a
strong faith that our stricken Chief Mag
istrate was travelling 1.-THE high road to
recovery AND w:o"l!d, $! soon be restored to
healtl, and strength to fulfill a brilliant
destiny.
Now, while VIC still hope for the best,
we fear the worst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
ALMOST, TOO LATE.
Dedicatsd to Allen F. Mayor of Npnald-
sonville in Memory of AugEst IA,
r0a1 Ut IRaffn Range.

Dedicated to Allen F. Mayor Of npnald-
sonvi,,e in Memory of bus4J "a,
1881. at BATON Rouge.
By FLAsF.
"Too late I" she cried in accents wild,
AS to the river bank he sped;
:" Not quite," lie gaspcd, his hat lie elaspcd,
His face growing rcd as he fled.
Tho Dibbs' have gone, }" she gladly cried,
"And you mist linger by my side"
mot l." said he. s. 1t can not be,
Still, still, lis hard TO part Nth thee"
i to my home, D'ville, must speed,
My services my boss will need,
lis bliss to stay, but must away
Where duty calls me every day."
" Perhaps they've gone-tlc Dibbs mean
She walled he said Not yet, ween,
] see them still on yrnler hill,
I'll reach that train, or-rll get ill.,"
Onward they sped, both he and she,
Followed by those dear friends tbrco,
The train was there, one moment more
And she stood lonely on the shore.
For hc was gone; the train moved on,
And she of whom lie was so fond
Gnzel after, with her heart bcreft;
F" wish, wisl, he had been left
This, as n warning now should he
To gallant Dibbs so gay and free,
Who linger with a Red Stick belle,
Not noting time their watches tell.
And Tins you'll find it all through life,
In this world of endless strife,
Though cleft bcfore-oh blessed fate,
In Il. Il. you're never quite too late"
Strictly priratc Don't you dare show thii
h:-1sense.
BIRD HILL, August Is, 1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.-To the
end that correct information respecting
the Louisiana Institute for the instrnc-
,ion Of the blind may le disseminated,
we take pleasure in according space to a
communication from Mr.. =. Lane, prin-
cipal OF the school, and invite tile atten-
desires that the erroneous impression
that the institution is an asylum for les-
titute blind should be corrected it is, as
his circular says, Il free public school,
designed to train the cducable blind to
No greater kindness can bc rendered the
unlortrnatrs who arc deprived Of sight
than to make them capable Of sustaining
themselves and occupying their hands
and minds with useful and profitable
pursuits that will alleviate their lcplor-
able condition. Every blind person in
the State eligible for entry into this
Baton Rouge Institute ought to be sent
there, and if any of our readers are ac-
qnainted with such person, VIC hope they
will consider it a duty to do what lies il,
their power to have the unfortunates
placed under the care of Professor Lane
and his associates. All necessary infor-
nation relative to the school will be
gladly furnished by the Professor to any
one applying therefor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
General Ticket Agent, NO. P. Ry
In the Mississippi Democratic State

In the Mississippi Democratic State
convention which recently met at Jack
son a stubborn contest for the guberna
torial nomination was waged by Stone
and B:trksdalc, the former coming with
in very few votes of capturing the
prize. Finally combination was effec
ted by the friends of Darksdale ahd
Fcatherstone, and Gen. Robt. Lowry
was nominated for Governor. The pres
ent incnmbents of other State offices to
be filled were renominated. A bitter
fight between Lamar and Barkstlale for
the United States Senatorship is antici-
patel, with the chances in favor of
Lamar
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

We have visited New Orleans twice
during the past two weeks, and among
the friends we had the pleasure of meet
Ing were Mcssrs. II. o. Mahcr, Chief
Wrigher of Customs, w. i. Merchant,
Auditor Of Customs, A. J. Dnmont,
Naval Officer, James ID. Kennedy, the
orator and scholar, who has Il desk in
Judge Mahr:'s office, State Senator
Jacques A. Ola of Fast Carroll, and our
talented confrrr q. I. Ruby. editor of
that sterling Republican paper, the New
Orleans nbsnrtr. We We're also pleased
10 make the acquaintance of cx-Con-
gresham =. Il. Elliott, the c"lnrcl ora
tor from South Carolina whose ability
has Won linn Il national reputation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
HOLD YOUR POLICIES.

Postal cards inst received from New Or
leans convey thcintormation that the we'll
known Louisiana Life Insurance Com
pany, formerly entitled the Louisiana
Equitable, has gone into liquidation and
that Mcssrs. L. Is. Briggs, Jno. d. Scott
and John GlJmn, j., have been appoil-
ted liqlidators.
These gentlemen are notifying policy
holders to ward their policies eat one.
(thc italics are not o1lrs) in order that
they may he valued and placed on file
for speedy settlement" This may be the
proper method for policy holders to pur-
sue, but we have our doubts on the sub
.jcct. III compliance with the provisions
Of i State law approved April 9, 1877,
entitled, can act to better secure hold
crs of life insurance policies i'll This State
to provide reserve fund there, and iol
other purposes" the Louisiana Eqnita
BILE Insurance Company has deposited q
reserve fund in the State treasury to the
credit of its policies. and it strikes lis
that each holder Of q policy would b,
entitled to receive directly from tl.s
| Auditor and State Treasurer his pro ratt
of this fund without the Intervention o
the company's Iiquidators.
We do not give this opinion as the re
suit Of an investigation of the subject
it is simply one formed OH the spur o
the moment. As al interested party ani
an editor We propose to inquire into I'll,
matter with view Of determining til.
best course for policy holders to pursu,
and our conclusions shall be laid before
tue readers Of the CHIEF at the earlics
possible moment. Until it is plainl,
demonstrated which is tug better plan
however, We should counsel all the eli
ents Of the collapsed company to hold .,
to tl,eir policies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
River News.
Miscellaneous Matters Of Moment Along
the Mighty Mississippi.

1GlVcI NtWSs
Miscellaneous Matters Of Moment Along
the Mighty Mississippi.
The repairs to the dashing Belle have
been completed and the boat will to- day
resume her tri-weekly trips to the Ben
Tureaud place with Capt. Dave Harper
ON the roof and Capt. J. c. Bergeron in
charge of the Office.
On Wednesday last, as the steamer
Belle of the Coast was lying at Donald
sonville, /, deck hand named Michael
Lynch accidentally fell into the hold Of
the boat, receiving interval injuries and
severely Gushing one arm from hand to
elbow. The injury to his arm was caused
by an iron hook suspended from the
hatchway upon which Lynch caught in
falling.
The New Orleans Democrat Of yester-
day says: Nothing definite has been
received yet from the Laura Lee. The
folks on the St. John report that she
still lays perfectly straight"
Mr.. Sullivan s. Streck, the universally
popular clerk of the Gay, has been rusti-
eating across the lake for several weeks.
He is ut his post again on the Fanchon,
the Gays substitute in the Bayou Sara
trade, and it is easy to see from his
genial smile that he has had Il good time
during his vacation.
The steamer Bedford struck Il sliag
near Grand Tower, Illinois, Friday eve
ming of last week and sunk in shallow
water. She had 1890 sacks Of wheat, all
but no Of which were taken Oft i'll good
condition. 1t was thought at first the
boat could BIC raised, but it has been as
| certained that size has Il hole in her hull
| lao feet long by five feet wide, and the
cost of raising her would be double her
value. The machinery will be removed
from tho wreck at once. The Bedford
was insured for $4,000 in Cincinnati
offices.
An exchange says: "Tho Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company aud the
St. Louis and New Orleans Transpotta-
ton Company (Gould's line) have con-
soli,lated. The name of the company
will continue Mississippi Valley Trans
portation Company. Capital, IS, DOC, 900
All the outside barge interests have
been invited to come in and take stock
or sell to the company. Henry Haar'
stick will he president and manager and
Henry L,urey general superintendent"
The sternwheeler Cornie Bandou
which snagged and sunk in Red river
fifteen miles above Cousllatta, is being
raised. She was loaded with iron and
supplies for the N. 0. Pacific railroad
and is owned by Capt. Matt Scovell.
The steamer Martin Speed that sunk
in Arkansas river last month, has beer
raised and taken to Memphis for repairs
The Golden Crown and the tow-boa'
George Matleson collitled on the 26th o
July, near Veyay, Indiana. The Crow
escaped without injury, but the Mathe
son had one engine badly damaged .ant
the bulkhead and all the Tenders on ont
side broken. She was repaired at Gin
cinnati.
Capt. Elisha Austin, who has beer
steamboating since 1912, recently fur
nished the Monroe Bulletin with u list o
steamboat disasters that occurred on tn
Ouachita river during the past tifty-fou
years. The list comprises fifty-one acct
dents, most of which were attended b,
no loss of life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
Saturday, August 90, 1881

Mr.. Edmunl Manrin Of New Orleans -
authorized to act rs general agent and rep
rcsentatiyc Of the CHIEF, to solicit adEef-
tiscmcnts and subscriptions, and receipt Tor
paymcnt therefor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

The TLibedapx Sentinel and Franklin
Sun have entered their eighteenth vol
umcs, and the Ponte Coupec Banner has
lust closed volume one. All three are
valued exchanges Of the CHIEF and we
wish them continued and increased pros
DrrifV
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

One of our exchanges says Gnitean is
"a down Easter from Chicago" We
Shall expect to hear it speak of Western
men from Maine next thing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
No Good Preaching.

10 man can do good job Of work, preach
4 good sermon, try Il law suit well, doctor q
patient or write good ARTICLE when he feels
miserable and ~, 9Th sluggish brain aud
unsteady nerves and none should make
til" attempt in sucii a condition when il can
y" p easily md cl!earlN removed by y little
Hen HittcrS See oth*. cnlEmE
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

Ayer's Asue Cure is a purely vegetable
bitter and !, powerful tonic, free from qui-
zine or any L,ineral substance, and always
cures the scyerest cases.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

The location Of the bullet in President
Ga,l;cld's body, as determined by means
of Prof Bells newly invented electrical
machine, The induction balance" is
thus described: ain the front wall OF
the abdomen, Immediately over the
groin, about five inches below and to
TIC right of the navel"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

Mr.. S. ID. Pearcc succeeds Mr.. J. L.
Walker as editor and proprietor of the
Vienna Sentinel, and gives promise OF
achieving much success as journalist.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

The Baton Rouge -Idrocatf got Oft that
Very Old joke about there not being 4
sinq'' person in the parish legally mar
lIrd, and l., HOW having u power of
'i"nhlr 10 convince lis ncighhor the
GapifoiiaR, That the item WAS not inirn
died. Us Il Roma III, announcement that all
he matrimonial alliances consnmmatrl
"a f.ast Baton Rouge are spurious and
S"|d ~ !nw, We ran', sympathizc with
~" 'fr~ofe 10 ans extent, !nr papr,
:hyt Ml)i p"Ir>tlo's sHcls au ancient
81 Md, A'a.-t of all, attempt to pass it
Il "'-'nai d,'~'r>,s> - ct ,nto 4 1T
\" h"t ,,..',,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

Our gallant and wideawake conjrcrc
Gen james II. Cosgrove of the Tindiea-
ior, has been unanimously chosen Chief
Of the Natchtoclos Fire Department..
We have not the slightest doubt he will
make highly competent, energetic and
efficient officer. There are three good
fire companies in Natclitochcs
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

Favorable Opportunity to Visit lSs stare
Capital.
New ORLEANS, la, August 5, 1881.
EDITOR CHIEF:
The completion of the New 0. leans Pa
cific railway to Baton Rouge affords an
opportunity to visit the Capital and return
the same day. On account of the large
numbers desiring to go and the impossible
ty Of furnishing accommodations for ak On
any one day, the Company will run two ex-
cursions, one on Sunday, August IA, for the
convenience of the merchants, planters and
business men along the line, and another
on Sunday, August 81. at the request Of
many colored citizens who desire to visit
the Capital of their State. Rate from Don
jacksonville, on eacI, excursion, to Baton
Rouge and return, 81 Is.
NJ r. SPELMAN.
General Ticket Agent. n. Q. 2. RY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

The lawlessness which recently pre-
waited in Perry county, Arkansas, culmi-
mated in the cowardly assassination OF
Mr.. J. l.. w. Matthews, editor of the
Fourrhc Valley Times, who was shot
down by some unknown party while
standing in front of his Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
Louisiana Press Association.
Appointment of Orator and Alternate IN
Place of Gen. Heron.

Appointment of Orator and Alternate IN
Place Of Gen. Heron.
=
MONROE. La, Ang. .. 1881
Gen. Andrew S. Heron having been
compelled to fncliro the app''n tMf"t %
Orator for the approaching session o. Tue
Louisiana Press Convention, the follow
ing selections arc announced 70 supply
the vacancy:
Orator-Gov. Robt. c. ,Wickli1e OF
West Feliciana.
Altcrnatc-Col. X. A. Cross Of East
Baton Rouge.
= G. W. M,cCRAN1E,
President La. Press Association.
LIE. BENTLEY, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

at the State election held in Kentucky
on t|,c LIST Of August James w. Tate was
reelected Treasurer and J. II. Lewis
Appellate Judge. The call f"l Consti
tnti""a' Convection was defeated. The
Rrp"hlicans made considerable gains in
both houses Of The Legislature, but the
body is still heavily Democratic. A
majority of members favor the re- election
OF Mr.. Beck as United States Senator.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

We learn from ths ThihoAyux Sentinel
that Mr.. Clement 7. Rinn!ngs, an cNpcr-
fenced sugar boiler, is about to conduct
the experiment of making sugar from
sorghum cane ior 4 planter in West EATON
Rouge. The result Of this trial Will be
awaited with considerable interest III
agricultural circles. The iS.ntinl says
that Mr.. Crcvy, one of the most skiltul
Tnhnrrs in the country, has purchased i
sugar mill and taken it to Kansas for
the purpose Of manufacturing sugar
from S9rgl.im in tlat State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
M W. DARTON,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor

Parish Surveyor of Ascensionsl
Will attend promptly to work in all
branches of his profession, such as survey
ing, mapping. leveIing for canals, bridges,
rice fumes, cite, estimating cost and super
yisiny construction OF same. Orders left at
the CHIEF Office will meet with immediate
attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20


Here are two of the latest absurtlitics
OF he slang whangrrs:
"Do YOU dance ~ No, don't dance
Int my sister Nance, who lives in France,
with her nunts. size likes to dance. and
prsn,cc. i, her brothers. patte, Whenever
her aunts will give hcr Il cl.apcc.'
DO You dance The quadrillc 7" No
i'ut have II brother Bill from Brazil who
dances tho pua,lrile on the window sill"
The New Orleans Eren,ng States calls
attention TO the important fact that the
defeat Of the Prohibition movement at
the recent election in tho Old North
State "will enable the Governor of
North Carolina to continue to make to
his ncighbor, tho Governor of South
Carolina, that timcl,onord remark,
it's n mighty long time between
drinks"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
Notice.
For Sale.

4 Second hand planning MACHINE as
~ good as He.y. Will plain a.a.-inch boards.
Apply TO or address.
s. .MOfSE & co.
Machinery Dealers, No. 3, Union street,
New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
sULPMURIC ACID

have heavy supply of Supurc Acid Planters
article viii find it their interest to puf
chase me- unde1sel New Orleans prices y41y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

Hon. Nathan Clifford, Associate Justice
Of the Supreme Court of the United
,statrs, died recently at his home in Cor
'islT, Maine, al the age of 10 years. He
served on the supreme bench twenty
four years, having been appointed by
President Buchanan in 1857. lie was an
intense Democrat of the old school and
his political opinions often found vent
III his decisions, though he was always
roncirntions and bore character beyond
'sproach.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
President La. Press Associat ion

l.. Il. BENTLEY, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20
Excursion to Baton Rouge.

Favorable Opportunity to Visit the STATE
Capital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

ty Postmasters are authorized and re-
aucstcd to act as agents for the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-20

~ The CHIEF is received by all snbscr
b,rs POSTAGE FREE.