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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-20

CENTRAL COAL CO.
Dealers in
COAL CREEK LUMP COAL.
Office, Clinch street, opposite Custom
house. E. e. McCRosKEy,
vidtfci. General Agent
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-20

Wanted at the Central Agency,
For SALE ten three to five room dwellings,,
well located in North Knoxville or Mechan-
icsville E. DEAN Dow.
viii17d3t
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-05-26
A Partisan Romance.

Camille was a scrub-girl in large
hotel in Paris. She loved Pierre, a
young Gascon, who BACKED the boots of
the guests. Pierre did not know this.
Often she stood at the head of the back
stairs and watched him scraping the mud
from the shoes and humming softly to
himself the song that he had learned
when boy There was no hydrant in
the little hallway where Pierre had his
office, and often, when the rush of trav-
elers was great, Pierre would have hard
work to furnish enough saliva to prop
times, when he had gone to borrow .
chew of tobacco from Fauchery, the
night-clerk, Camille would run quickly
down the stairs and spit in the blacking
box. ''It will save Pierre's lungs" she
would say to herself, land perhaps some
day he will know of my love" Then she
went back TO her scrubbing again, always
thinking of Pierre. Like Heloise her love
brought misfortune. One day she was
at work in the fourth story of hotel
cleaning a window-sill. Unconsciously,
she kept scrubbing away at the same
place. Lissette, tine boss chambermaid,
came along. She did not like Camille,
because the latter had once charged her
with wearing striped stockings after they
had gone out of fashion.
"What are you doing ?" said Lisette.
II am scrubbing," answered Camille.
81 should remark" said Lisette, with
a brutal laugh. "See, you have worn
the paint off that window-sill. What
will the landlady say when tell her Of
this? ?" Then she passed on.
A big tear slowly rolled down Cam
illa's nose. 81 shall have to pay for
painting that window-sill," she said;
''and it will take half my dot. Pierre
is too proud to marry penniless girl. o
how I suffer-"
She was sadly silent all day, and
seemed in q bewildered state, even de-
clining to look at fashion magazine
which Fifine, second-hoor chamber
maid who loved Camille dearly, had
found in one of the boarders' rooms.
The next morning Camille was at the
head of the back stairs looking at Pierre
as he cleaned the boots. Presently
Lisette came into the hallway where he
was seated, and began talking to him.
Camille leaned eagerly over the bannis-
ter to catch their words, but could hear
nothing but confused murmur. Pre-
sently, Pierre became administrative, and
attempted to kiss Lisette. She strug
gled coyly for little while, but at last
became passive. Just as his lips were
about to touch hers something came
swiftly through the air and felled them
to the floor.
Camille had fallen over the bannisters.
Emile Zola.-[ Chicago Tribune.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-05-26
The Hottest Place on Earth.

A singular phenomenon is reported
from Alden. A heavy shower OF rain has
actually fallen there, and the Arabs and
other inhabitants feel at q Joss to account
for it. Such was the effect of the down.
pour that the air afterward became SO
cool that Europeans could tolerate
light overcoat, and the Arabs and Abys-
sinians their cotton cloth, without feel
ing in the least disconnected. This is
truly wonderful state of matters for
Alden, which is the only station the Brit
ish possess on the coast of Arabia. 1t
has the unenviable reputation of being
the hottest place in the world. Situated
at the southern bend of the Red Sea, not
far from the celebrated Babel Man deb,
or Gate of Tears. which the Arabian and
Indian navigators AT one time never en-
tered without believing that in all prob
ability they would never survive either
the shoals or the calm. sitting heat of
the Red Sea. Alden is built at the foot of
bare volcanic rock. and is not much
oftener visited by refreshing breeze
than it is by rain. British soldiers, whose
lot has cast them upon that bleak spot
of earth tell wicked stories about it. One
is that the European residents are, In the
absence of shady trees on the barren pc
ninsula, accustomed to cluster under the
lean flag staff that stands on Alden Point,
in the hope that they may share the
grateful shadow that it casts upon the
ground. In the vicinity OF Alden there
are enormous masonry tanks which the
Arabs assert to have been built by
Moses. These three tanks are situated in
q corner formed by the junction
of high volcanic rocks, and are
connected by gradually descending
flights of Titanic steps. They have never
been half filled with the memory of man,
and this has made certain philosophers
opine that the seasons in the Red Sea
must have changed within the last two
thousand years, as Moses would never
have been so foolish rs to build collos-
sal stone reservoirs if he knew there
never would be rain enough to fill them.
Previous to the construction of the Suez
Canal, Alden used to be visited by light
showers every three years; but within
the last twelve years these showers have
become more and more frequent, and
now they appear to have eliminated in
the downpour which has caused so much
surprise. Old navigators Of the Red
Sea are confident that this seasonal
change is due to the Suez Canal, and
perhaps their theory is correct that the
new water connection between the Med
iterranean and the ancient Erytheran
causes rain clouds to travel from Eastern
Europe until they are broken by the
heights of Alden and descend in the form
of rain.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-05-26

A mother, whose daughter had made
her debut at large ball the night be-
fore, meeting gentleman who, although
little aged, was considered one of the
ribaters ofe a debutante's fate, said,
"Whst did you think of my daughter
at the ball last night Excuse me,
madam" he replied; but l am not .
good Judge Of painting" Yes replied
the lady, but you never saw an angel
that ives not painted"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-05-26

Riding in a railroad car: Husband
"You are quite comfortable dear?''
Wife-"Yes, love" Husband--''The
cushions are easy and soft, duckyy
Wrfe-"Yes, darling" Husband-"You
don't feel any jolts, pet?' Wife-'No,
sweetest" Northumberland there is nc
draught on my lamb. is there angel?'
Wife-"No my ownest own" Hus'
band-"Then change seats with mel
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-05-26

"How do you like the rooms?' asked
Mrs. Detonart. who was shining the
Smithingtons over her new house. "Oh,
they are perfectly lovelyw exclaimed
Mrs. Smithington, ''and they are fur
nished so sweetly! What exquisite
plaques those are, aren't they, Smithing-
ton?' "What, them dishes on the wall?
Yes, they are pretty enough, but Why
in thunder don't they have some closets
in the house to put the crockery IMP
Mrs. DetonArt goes into mild hysterics.
and Mrs. Smithington gives Smithington
such . lQok. II Boston Transcript.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
Succession Sale.

State of Lousiana-Twenty-S Second Judicial
District Court-Parish Of Ascension.
Succession of Henry Loeb.
10y virtue of and in obedience to an order
- of sale emanating from the above
named Court in the matter of the above
entitled succession, and to me directed,
will offer for sale ut public auction, at the
Court House door Ut the parish Of Ascension,
in Donaldsonville, on
Wednesday, the 10th day Of
November, 1881,
ut II O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
One lot of accounts. promissory notes and
judgments, of which Il descriptive list will
he exhibited by Inc on the day of sale. and
may be seen at my Office in the interval be-
fore the sale.
Terms and Conditions-CASH.
This is final sale and the accounta
notes. .ju.l gments, etc. will be adj udicated
to highest bidders without reserve.
Parish of Ascension, Nov. ). 1881.
p A. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
Steamboat Schedule.

New Orleans and D0naldsonvillc.
Belle Of the Coast. up Tuesday. Thurs.lay
aud Saturday nights; down Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday mornings.
st. Nary up Tuesday and Friday; down
Thursday and Saturday.
New Orleans and P1aQuemtne.
Whisper, up Tuesdays and SATURDAYS;
down Wednesdays and Sundays. Attends
to business of Assumption and ST. Mary.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
Fanchon, in place of f J. Gay. up Mon
day and Friday nights, down Wednesday
aud Sunday evenings.
Corona, in place of john ". Cannon,
up Wednesday and Saturday nights; down
Monday and Friday EVENING".
New Orleans and vicksburg.
Robt. r. Lee. up Tuesday night; down
Sunday afternoon.
j. n While, up Thuraday night; down
Tuesday night.
Matches, up Saturday night; down Thurs
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
Respectfully submitted,
T.. A. RAMIREZ,
Town Collector
hEGULAK MEETING.

E. A. RAMIREZ,
Town Collector.
Mr.. Ross introduced tho following reso-
luton:
WHEREAS, At the last meeting of the
Council the Committee on Public Works
recommended that the work of Frank Mar
cinez be accepted and approved, and where
rs the Council approved the report;
BE 1t resoired, That the Treasurer be and
is hereby authorized to deliver and turn
over to Frank Martinez tho two notes held
by the town against him in full satisfaction
of his work.
On motion of D. Variant, duly seconded,
that the above resolution take effect from
its passage. Mr.. Ferrier opposed adoption
and moved to lay the resolution on the
table. The yeas and nays were called, with
the following result:
Ycas-D. Variant, e. Kline, Jno. Ramirez,
u. Ross.
Nays-Jos. Fcrrier.
On motion of JOS Terrier the following
resolution was adopted
Resolred, That the amount offorty dollars
due by Frank Martinez to the Committee ON
Public Works he retained by tho town.
Carried,
On motion of Jos. Ferricr, duly seconded,
that the Mayor be and he is hereby author
lied to take legal steps, if in his Judgment
he deem it necessary, to prevent the rail
road company from obstructing tho drain
age Of this town. Carried
Mr.. Ferrier introduced the following res
olution which on motion, duly seconded,
was adopted:
Resolred That the Mayor appoint a
devise a plan by which the buildings of
Mrs. Brau.l on Lafourche street eau be re-
moved off the street.
The Mayor appointed on said committee
C. Kline, Jos. Ferrer and D. Variant
Mr.. Kline introduced the following reso-
luton, which on motion of Jos. Fcrrier,
duly seconded, was adopted:
Be 1t resolved, That the sum Of one hun
dred dollars he set aside ont of any and all
| money not otherwise appropriated to the
special use Of the Board of Public Works,
| to repair streets bridges, etc, that might be
necessary.
| The following bills were approved:
b. Lemann s, Bro Observation-Disclosures. ----s7 90
| .)no Kninlrez,- -------..--..---.-! -
| On motion, duly seconded, the Council
adjourned.
A true copy: A. T. GRIGSBY,
| Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Tuesday night Of last week very
pleasant impromptu dance took place at
tile residence Of Mr.. Jos. Gondran. It
was tie intention Of party Of young
folks to visit the Peytavin sugar-house,
but as it was discovered the mill was not
in operation: the call was postponed and
the pleasure seekers adjourned to tue
hospitable Gondran residence, where
they were cordially received. What
with singing, dancing and agreeable
conversation, all seemed to enjoy them
selves immensely. The fun was kept up
until nearly midnight, when the jewellers
babe their host and hostess bon soir, and
returned to their respective homes,
highly delighted with the "sugar-house
party
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and isdiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C., l
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis.
covered By a missionary in South America.
Send . se1fsddressed envelope to the Rev.
JosEPH T. INNAS, Station D, Ne,c I-orL:
rifU
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
New Shop, Good Work, Low Prices.
CHRISTIAN WELkER,
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Worker,

Railroad Avenue, next door to Weber's Store,
DOnaldsOnvill La.
Begs leave to announce that he has
opened shop on his own account, at the
stand lately occupied by Mr.. Walter, where
lie is prepared to do all work belonging to
his trade in the very best style, at prices
which will defy competition elsewhere.
Iron Pipes and Fittings, Steam Gauges,
paired at short notice. All kinds of sugar
house. eaw-mill and other machinery sub
stantiallv and skilfully repaired. Work
warranted to please in every ease. Orders
from the country solicited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

1t pains us to learn that our young
friends Messrs. r. McCulloh and Chris.
Welker are on the sick list. Mr.. Nc
Culloh is not seriously i'll and is conval-
cscing, but Mr.. Wclkcr is Frustrated
with severe attack of pneumonia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Whatever the disappointment the peo-
pie of this section may have experienced
relative to the character of former circus
exhibitions given hero, We feel ho hest
fancy in assuring them that Old John
Robinson's show will fulfil all expecta-
lions and maintain the reputation which
this veteran has established during the
long course of years in which he has
figured as Snowman. His name alone
isa guarantee that people who visit his
tents will be fully satisfied with the
exhibition and entertainment offered for
their cditication.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
:" C. CRUDE,
SPRING AND MOSS
Mattress Mandatory
D. 1874 Rampant Street-one block bel
Poydras Market,
NEW ORLEANS.


NEW ORLEANS.
take pleasure in announcing to my GUS
TONERS in Donaldsonville and on the coast
that although located in New Orleans, l
Will continue to furnish them with mattresses,
delivered i'll good order and guarant eed
trst-class in every respect, at still lower
prices than heretofore charged, viz:
$13 pei. Mattress,
Orders transmitted to the mandatory or
left at the store OF i. Heath, SO Camp street,
New Orleans, will be faithfully and prompt
ly executed.
In sending orders be careful to give cor
rec: measurement This is ascertaine,l
simply by measuring the length and
breath of space inside the bedstead across
tho centre All necessary allowance for
room occupied by the bed-clothing will be
made at the mandatory. The bedsteal
should be- empty when measurement is
taken-tlOn't measure across Il mattress.
Country customers with whom l am not
acquainted should either send their orders
through B. Lemann & Bro. of Donaldson
vile or goods will be shipped c. 0. u.
Respectfully, II. G. CRUDE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

We were glad to receive call this
week from Mr.. Sam. H. Joseph, advance
agent of Old John Robinson's show. Mr..
Joseph is gentleman Of pleasing adj
dress and an admirable capacity for
business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Mr.. Patrick Reddington opened his
new saloon, the Mechanics Exchange,
last Sunday and the place is already
becoming popular resort among his
many friends and scquaintances. The
saloon is very neatly fitted up and when
the painter puts on the finishing touches,
it's appearance will compare favorably
with similar establishments in the large
cities.
Gondran has very large stock which
ne will, shall ,ard must sell regardless Of
opposition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Children's and ladies' hose of great
variety and at low figures at Gondran's
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Following a season Of extreme and
protracted drouth we are now having a
wet SPELL Rain falls daily and several
showers per day has been the rule during
this week. Country roads and town
streets and sidewalks are in very bad
condition as a general thing, rendering
travel difficult and unpleasant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
A spacious Mule Pen
NJ w. DAkTOS,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor,

Parrish Surveyor Of AscensiOn.)
Will attend promptly to work in all
branches of his profession, such as survey
ing mapping, leveling for canals, bridges,
rice fumes, etc. estimating cost and super
vising construction of same. Orders left at
the CHIEF office will meet with immediate
aftnnfinn
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE

For rates and information, address,
n. K. SPELMAN,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
II. s. MORSE, Supt.
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Jos. Gondran is every day receiving
and opening new winter goods from
every market in the Union, which he
will sell at prices never heard of in Don
:sllsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

No humbug! Wooden poplins in new
styles worth :35 cents, for 25 cents, at
the Blue Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
Re-EStabliShed at the Old Stand.
ID. OHLMEYER,
SADDlER / HARNESS MAKER
Railroad Avenue.

Announces to his friends and the public that
he has purchased and fitted up a new shop
to take the place of the one recently burned
and is again in readiness to do all work in
his line at short notice and on the most rea-
sonable terms. All kinds Of leather work,
pairing, saddlery and harness work in all
their branches
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

The Richland Beacon says: "The
immense advertisement of NJ. Israel &
Co., in the Donaldsonyillc CHIEF, almost
,empts as to send to Donaldsonville for
our dry goods. If any of our merchants
want to know how to advertise, if they
will call at our Office We will show
them this advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Monday afternoon about o'clock 3
horse, with buggy attachment, created
sensation by dashiDg through town at
break-neek speed. The animal started
from the vicinity Of the railroad depot,
came up Railroad Avenue as far as Clai-
borne street, shot thence across to Les
sard and out that street towards the
river. Whether the excited animal was
stopped, or is running yet, and to whom
the turnout belongs are matters upon
which this deponent is without informa-
ton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Our mammoth stock is now in display.
Come to the Blue Store and examine our
goods, whether you buy or not.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

These are becoming household words
Gondran has the most regular prices in
town and those the lowest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

By inadvertance we have heretofore
failed to make mention of the marriage
of Mr.. George c. Mailer of Plaqnemine
to Miss Marie L. Gauthreaux of Donald
sonvillo, which happy event took place
at the Ascension Catholic Church, in
this town, on Tuesday, the 18th Of Octo-
Der. Mr.. Mahier is sober, industrious
and estimable yonng mechanic, and
Miss Gauthreaux is the charming daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Felix Gauthreaux, one Of our
old and highly respected citizens.
Though the congratulations we extend to
the favored young couple are tardy, they
arc none tho less hearty and sincere.
We wish for them a long life Of the most
perfect happiness allotted to mortals and
hope their expectations Of temporal
prosperity will be crowned with the full
est degree of realization. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mailer will make their home in Plaque
mine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
Wanted.

DY an Overseer Of many years experience
ID in the cultivation of sugar eane. stu
alton IA MANAGER for 1882. Can give the
hest of references. and furnish my ON n ss.t-
nnd if necessary. Further particulars will
be Supplied by the editor of the Dom. ldson-
vile Cr1EF on application. Address.
oYERSEER.
DrnaI,tsnnsiIle T. o. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
D0NALDs0NVILLE, LA,
Saturday, November IL, 81
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The proceedings of last weeks regular
meeting OF the Common Council appear
in another column.
A still further reduction has been
made in the price of Mr.. H. G.. Grube's
first,class spring mattresses. Sec his
advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Mr.. II. c. CRUDE, the we'll known DON
aldsonyille mattress maker, whose re-
,noyal to New Orleans was noted in last
weeks CHIEF, writes us that he finds
himself able, with his enlarged aud i'm
proved facilities, to make still further
reduction in tho price of his excellent
spring mattresses. He will hereafter fur
nish them at the low rate of $l3 each,
fully guaranteeing til. excellent quality
of material and workmanship.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

Good No. kid gloves, two and three
buttons, for 50 cents, at Gondran's Blue
Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

FRESH KENTUCKY HORSES.
NEW BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
HACKS, SADDLES & HARNESS
ut reduced rates of hire. Particular atten
ton to boarding horses. supply Of feed,
HAY, CORN, OATS and BRAN,
always on sale at bottom market prices.
A spacious Mule Pen
has been provided in connection with the
stables, atfording nnequaled facilities to dro-
vers and traders for the accommodation of
their stock at bedrock rates.
TRY US. Satisfaction must and shall be
given to patrons. Respectfully,
aug3 SCHONBERG
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12

ExCURsIoN.-One more opportunity j.
afforded the people of our section for
visiting New Orleans this season at
greatly reduced rates Of fare. On Sum
day, November 20, an excursion train
will leave West Baton Rouge at Gas A.
NJ, passing Donaldsonville at 5:35 A. NJ,
and arriving in New Orleans at p. M.
Tickets will he good for three days and
passengers will have the option of re-
turning home Sunday evening on the
train that will leave at O'Clock, or If
remaining until Monday or Tuesday
morning and coming home on the regular
train which leaves the city at 8 O'clock
There will be unusual attractions to ia
dncc the pleasure seeke rs to make this
trip, as Old John Robinson's mammoth
circus will exhibit at Algiers Sunday
afternoon and evening, and the realistic
dramas "Hearts Of Oak" and "The
World" will be played at the St. Charles
Theatre and Grand Opera House respect
ivsly Tickets for the round trip will
be sold at all the principal stations
and by agents on the train at the follow
ing rates:
From West Baton Rouge. So 90
Plaqueminine. ..:::..:.::....--. | IS
Bayou Goula and McCalls..... 50
Donaldscnville and Winchester. Is
st. janice, Dologny and Vacherie 90
aud from points nearer New Orleans at
rs, 50.and Is cents, according to distance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-12
4 GUIGOU,
Red Hot Bakery and Grocery
Store,

Lcssard St, bet. Conway and st. michael,
DONALDSONVILLE.
Best bread supplied to patrons for dinner
every afternoon, hot. fresh and light Full
stock of groceries, wines, liquors and tohac-
co, at lowest prices, always on hand. The
best tive-cent cigar in town. Give me a
trial.