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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

DosALDsoNyILLE, Feb. 81, 1882.
Pursuant to adjournment the Police Jury
met this day in regular adjourned meeting
The roll was callcd-reeult, all 1nembcrs
present.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
DR.. Dutfel and Mr.. klopman pleaded
sickness as the reason for not attending
previous meetings.; Messrs Barmun and
Biouin, bad weather aud almost impossible
roads, which We're accepted and they were
excused.
The committee appointed to confer with
Justices of the Peace and Constables on the
subject Of their salaries for the present
year, and to contract for the same, made no
report. But the Justices and Coustaoles of
the 2nd. 3rl, 4th, 9Th and 9th wards ap-
peared in person, ana presented a petition
praying to be allowed salaries in criminal
eases, at the rate OF ?36 per quar- ter. and
fees in all breach of the peace and civil
cases. No action was taken or the sane.
Tue petition of Ir. l.. +. Bentley re.1lng
for the lease Of the IL. OF ground a,li,inIo.r
that leased to the Ascensio; Iio.3- ard
Ladder Company, for the purpose 70, Greet
ing building thercon, vas taken ;..o
consideration, and was the subject of a
discussion in which several members parti-
c1pated. The President and several mem
bers, who, during recess, had examined
the lot asked to be leased, objected on the
ground that the whole laad now vacant on
that block Was needed for the erection of
public buildings, and that the parish could
not afford to lease any more land in that
place without future Inconvenience. if not
injury to public interest. The question was
put to vote, and the yeas ard nays being
called, resulted as follows: in favor of
leasing. Messrs. Braud and Gibson asains at
leasing, Messrs. Hanson, Duffel, Rodriguez
md h!opman. Mr.. harmon being absent |
lid not vote.
The Police Jury adjourned to March Q |
1882. a true copy:
R. PROSPER LANDRY,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

BASE BALL.-As we anticipated, the
crevasse surplanted base ball in the
minds Of the New Hope boys and they
concluded to defer their trip to Donald
sonville until tomorrow. A scrub game
was played last Sunday by mines chosen
from the Nolans and few outsiders
which resulted in a score of 10 to 8, The
leading players are in good trim aud the
first nine will no doubt make a good
showing in their FIRST match game.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

That eligibly situated aud spacious
vacant lot at the corner of Railroad
Avenue and 1berville Street, opposite
the City Hotel, is offered for rent by Mr..
Frederick Duffel, agent of the owner.
1he location is desirable for almost any
Kind of business, being what might be
termed the very commercial centre of
the town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

The Terpsichorean Social Club is CON
teinplating a grand fancy dress compli-
snentary ball to be given on the 18th of
April. The invitations are being held in
abeyauce to await the further action of
the Father Of Waters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

For MAYoR.-At the suggestion of
numerous friends, Mr.. David Israel has
concluded to he candidate for re=eiec-
ton to the Office Of Mayor of Donaldson
vile, and announcement of the fact is
made elsewhere in this number of the
CHIEF. Mr.. Israel was 10th to take this
step SO long before the date Of the rlunic-
lpal election, but his friends deemed it
advisable, inasmnch as another candi-
date has already Opened the campaign"
and the impression may lie accidentally
created among our voters that the pres
ent incumbent is not an aspirant for re-
election. Mr.. Israel has filled the Office
during three terms and has made an ex-
ce'lent record. His past course is sufi-
Gent assurance that be would continue
20 give satisfaction should the people of
his town again honor him by choosing
lin as their Mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

An interesting Eeeting Of the Cofeld
Guards was held Wednesday evening
and another will take place next We'd
nesday. Rumors of a key of beer and
cold lunch fill the mir.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

Our highly esteemed friend Mr.. Ben
Gibson will please accept our thanks for
appreciated courtesies. By the way, it
is pleasant to know that the creyassa
ut Ar. Gibson's place, reported by New
Orleans Journal, had no existence except
on paper
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

A break was threatened in the levee
at Darrowville, opposite this place,
Wednesday morning, but the weak spot
was soon made secure by the people Of
tho neighborhood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

Those subject to license taxes should
bear in mind that if they are not paid
prior to the 1st of April, the attorney
appointed by the Governor to assist the
Tax Collector in their collection will in
stitute snits to enforce PAYMENT.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
Proceedings Of the Police Ju,y
Parish of Ascension.
DnsALDsoSv1LLE, Feb. 10. 1899

DnsALDsosv1LLE, Feb. 10, 1882.
Pursuant to adjournment the. Police jury
met this day in regular adjourned meeting.
Present-R. T. Hanson, President; Messrs.
Matthias Rodriguez, Henry G. Fraud and
Ben. Gibson.
Abscnt-Dr. Edward Duffel, afcssrs. P.
kopman, G. z. Blpuin and Solomon Bar,
m0n
There being no quorum the Police jury
adjourned to February "a
A true copy: R. PROSPER LANDRY,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

spring is here" is the cry from all
directions. The budding of the pecan
trees Is sure indication that the winter
king has departed. Aud now ia ,,.o
proper time to send your orders for bulbs
ana plants to Jas. Wick, Rochester, N. Y.
Orders sent now will bring the desired
noral treasures to your door within ten
days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

The Knights Of Honor met Tuesday
night, atfording us the opportunity of
meeting several valued friends from the
country. All reported the levees in their
neighborhoods in good condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
For SALE.
Desirable Property IN tae Town
OF DOEaI;!sG,y;l.a.

Z OF No. 81. together with oil the build
IL inss and improvements thereon, stu
ate,s on Chetiuaaches between Mississippi
ana Ibef'l.le Streets. being the property
now rented by +. B. Earhart, ESQ. Lots
Nos. II: 10. 10 and 20, on Lafourche, between.
mississippi and IberyiiIe Streets, together
with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon, known as the Braud property.
For terms and conditions apply to ROD
bhACD, Agent, haIf-miie below Donald
s.ohvliie, or to FREDERICK DUFFEL.
Attfoney at Law, at his Office Opposite
Courthouse. my7-tf
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
The members were notified to meet on
the 10th inst

DoSALDsoNvILLE, March 1G, 1882.
Pursuant to notice the Police Jury met
this day in regular adjourned meeting.
The roll was called, resulting as follows !:
Prssent-R. T. Hanson, President: Dr.
Dnffel, Messrs. Rodriguez, Brand, Gibson
and Blouin.
Absent-Mcssrs. Klopman and Barmon.
The committee appointed to draw the
license ordinance for 1882 reported the
same, which was put to vote BIZ yeas and
nays, and unanimously adopted. (Sce Book
OF Ordinances, page, and official journal
of March Is, 1887.
The following budget OF estimate of ex-
penses for 1882, was unanimously adopted
at the meeting held on the 9th of February
last:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

A Mr.. Norwood who took passage on
board the steamer Jewel, Saturday eve
ming the 18th inst, at New Orleans, was
taken suddenly i'll and died before the
boat reached Donaldsonvi!le. The Capt.
VIM. Gillen, landed the steamer here and
waited until coffin was procured. Mr..
Norwood was resident Of Plaquemine.
and at the time he boarded tho steamer
was, apparently, in good health. His
family was with him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
Abnormal Productions.

INK. UN DIT
IN recent issue you noted what YOU
seemed to consider remarkable event
t"-wlt: "That the cow-catcher had 4
calf" There is nothing astounding in
th's statement, for you we'll know that
Mary had little lamb,' don't you1
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

1t affords us pleasure to learn that
Miss Ada Terrio, who has been suffering
several weeks from typhoid fever, is now
convalescent. Her many friends hope
soon to see her out again. y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

A compromise and stay Of execution
have boon effected in the suit Of j. P.
Barazin rs. V. Gardini, aud tho sale of
defendants property ordered by the
Fifth Justice Court has been deferred.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

The minutes Of the meetings Of the
School Board held February % and
March II, which were crowded out last
week, appear in this issue Of our paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

In to-day's CHIEF will be found the
proceedings Of the sessions of the Police
Jury held February 10 and "A, and
March 9.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
D0NALDs0NVILLE, Ia,
Saturday, March 25. 1882.
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.

Pay your licenses before the LIST Of
April and avoid costs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

An equinoctial storm was predicted
for Tuesday aud it put in an appearance
pursuant to assignment" A lively
shower Of rain foil about daylight and
then a strong northerly wind set in,
afterwards veering west Of north, in-
creasing the danger with which the
country along the booming Mississippi
yet above water is threatened. In MANY
places where tho levees are low the
waves dashed over the frail emban]1-
mcnts, filling the bitches and covering
the roads with water. A considerable
stretch Of levee in Smoke Bend seemed
in imminent danger, bnt the people
turned ont in strong force, raised the
levees and strengthened the weakest
points. Fortunately, Ascension wealth
cred the storm safely and no new Gre
vase occurred.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
ke-Established at the Old Stand.
d. OHLMEYER.
SADDlER & HAIRLESS MAKER
pa.lra.l
Railroad Avenue.

Announces to his friends ard the public that
he has purchased and fitted ND new slon
to take the place of the one recently burned
and is again IN readiness to do all work in
his llne at short notice and on the most res
ssonabie terms. All kinds OF leather work.
buggy, carriage and coach trimming and re-
their branches
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY
TIME TABLE.
TRAINS GOING wHs1

For rates and information, address,
N. r. SPELMAN,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
H. 8. MORSE, Supt.
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

DoSALDsoSviLLE. March 9, 1882,
The President and Mr.. Rodriguez alone
beng present there was no meeting of the
Police Jury this day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

A bees sting is only one fourth of an inch
long. A very small and insignificant thing,
yet it leaves warm impression of about
two feet, and there's nothing stingy about
the sensation either. A certain merchants
wife danced to a late hour one night
became overheated, and returned home in a
thin dress. Next morning she had severe
headache and general pain and aches in her
bones and joints. She and her husband
considered it a trivial affair, and thought Of
no serious results. The next few DAYS she
became much worse and doctor was called
in. He failed to find out the canse of sui.
fering, and only prescribed for the fever
aud headache. Size recovered only after
two years suffering, and was then cured by
the use of Dr.. Dromgoole's English Female
Bitters. One bottle of this wonderful fe-
male regulator would have cured her dur
Ing the first few days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

FoR CoNsTABLE.-Mr. VIM. Beckett.
who has filled the position Of Assistant
Town Constable in a very efficient and
acceptable manner during the past year,
announces himself candidate for cleo
ton as Constable. He has been u first
class officer, strictly temperate i'll habits,
quiet and gentlemanly in demeanor,
courteous to all and fearless III the dis
charge Of duty. His application for pro-
motion is based on excellent grounds
and there is every reason to believe and
none to doubt that he would make Il
model Constable. William is good fell
low and we should record his election
with pleasure. We are glad to hear that
there will be no conflict of interest in
this matter between Mr.. Beckett and our
present efficient Constable, Mr.. Jos. A.
Duffel. They are the best of friends and
it is expected that Mr.. Duffel will be one
Of his Assistants warmest supporters It
the approaching town election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

Perseverance Fire Company No. 2,
Donaldsonvillo's youngest organization
for the extinsnishment of fires, held it's
trst charter election of officers on the
18th inst, and the following were the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25

In the minutes of the Police Jury's
meeting of January "a, as Published in
the CHIEF of the 4th inst, appeared the
following paragraph:
The Presidents action in employing as
sistant counsel in the suit Of - Is. =
was ~roved.
AS some persons have expressed the
suspicion that the blanks in this harm
less little sentence indicate some matter
OF moment that it Tas deemed advisable
- conceal from the public, we will state
that they were due to the fact that the
Clerk of the Police Jury had forgotten
the exact title Of tho suit and had not
ascertained it up to the time the CHIEF
was sent to press. The matter in which
the President Of the Police Jury en-
ployed counsel to assist the District
Attorney WAS entitled "P. A. Jones.
Sheriff and Tax Collector, Is. Geo. W.
Butler ct als.,' a proceeding to enforce
the payment of delinquent licenses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-03-25


18th inst, and the following were the
successful Candidates:
Prcsident-Henry Heath:
Vice President-Alex. Smith
Recording Secretary-Louis Verrct;
Financial Secretary-Victor Thomas
Trcasurer-Adolph Fernandez;
Foreman-Pierre Landry;
First Assistant-F Born;
Second Assistant-Joseph Clement;
Warden-Adam Clement
As We have said heretofore, Pe.sever-
ance is composed Of young colored
men and there is no doubt the members
will distinguish themselves as active and
efficient iremen whenever occasion
offers. We shall watch the progress Of
the new company with much interest,
and hope it will meet with all the sue
cess such worthy movement deserves.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A MESSAGE from the President an
nouncing veto of the Chinese bill was read
in the Senate, April 4, and ordered print
ed. The vital objection was TO the twenty
years clause.
w. r. LONG, alias Charles Gibson, a
tramp charged with stealing horse and as
saulting a girl three years old, was taken
from Jail at Kokomo, Ind, April 4th, by
party of disguised men who strung him up
on bridge. lie denied his crime to the
last. The only request he made was that
he be allowed to sing song, which was
granted. He sang, "See that My Graves
Kept Green" After finishing he said he
hoped he would meet his father and mother
in heaven. He gave his name as Richard
Long and said he resided in Franklin. Eff
forts were made by w. f. Vail, Rev. Nj.
McCune and others TO prevent the mob from
taking the law in their own hands, but they
were greeted with shouts Of derision from
the crowd that had gathered.
THE town of Hopkinton, Mass, was
destroyed by fire on the 4th. Losses are es-
timated at 100000.
GEORGE BLYMER, aged 55 years,
comb maker, of very Incorporate habits,
deliberately threw himself in front of train
on the Pennsylvania Railway, near Lancas-
ter, the other day. The engine and fifteen
cars passed over him, severing his head and
left arm completely from his body. His dog,
which had followed him, stood guard over
his body until assistance came. Blymer
had just lost a situation through drunken
ness, and his wife had left him. He leaves
| five children.
NEAR Kenton, Ohio, on the Sd, son
of Thomas Williamson, 9 years old, fell
from hay NOW upon pitchfork standing
points upward and was seriously injured.
The prong ran entirely through the lower
part Of his body. The little fellow may re-
cover. A 17-year- old boy, named Krabhl,
committed suicide by hanging in his fathers
barn, not far from the scene of the accident
ON the same day. He was rigid in death
when discovered. No cause can be imagined
for the rash act, as all his relations at home
seem TO have been pleasant.
A BOY named McGrary was killed by
a freight train at South Bend, Ind, the
other day. He missed his footing while at
tempting to get ride, and the wheels OF
fourteen cars mangled his body in shock
Ing manner.
Mrs, SARAH SMITH, nearly 80 years
old, was killed by Baltimore & Ohio en-.
CINE, near Wheeling, w. Va, April Sd.
j. r. DAVIS, a carpenter, of Helena,
Ark, was drowned by the capsizing of a
shell-boat, April Sd. He was drunk when
the accident occurred. Efforts were made
to save him, but a swell from coal boats in
the river carried him under.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

BLoDGETT, an ex-keeper in Sing-Sing
Prison, N. Y, testified before the legislative
investigating committee, March 30, that he
resigned because he could not stand the
sight of all the brutalities practiced toward
prisoners.
Mr.. JACQUES, an electrician of Bos-
ton, Mass, has so improved the telephone
that the full tones of the voice can be trans
mitted. current of quadruple strength Is
required, and the use of galvanized carbon.
BY neglect of the Legislature of Colo
RADIO, that State was left from March to June
of last year without any law covering lar
cenes or felonies. This is the decision of the
State Supreme Court, and it will release one
hundred criminals. The first to be set free
was Robert l.. Hesselberg, OF Denver.
Charles Allison, the stage robber, and Gar
vey, murderer, will be released.
The boat race ON the Tyne between
Hanlan and Boyd resulted in victory for
the former, by four lengths.
MoLLIE BOYER, aged II, q belle of
Philadelphia, Pa, was drenched with vitriol
just as she was entering her residence the
other evening. Blinded by the blistering
shower she fell with cry OF agony into the
arms OF her sister, who had came to the door
to admit her. The motive for the assault is
shrouded in mystery. Mr.. John E. Keys
and his wife occupy the house from which
the vitriol was thrown. Some friends
standing on the opposite side Of the street
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-08
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.

THE Ways and Means Committee at
Washington has agreed on bill which will
make an annual reduction Of $23, 000, 900 in
the internal revenue. 1t proposes the abo-
lition of the stamp tax on bank checks,
matches, perfumery, etc., of the taxes on
banking capital and deposits, and makes
material reductions in the burdens of liquor
and tobacco dealers.
THE French Chamber of Deputies has
adopted bill repeating the prohibition on
American pork, and authorizing Minister
Tirard to prescribe mode of inspection.
N. Achard, in demonstrating the folly of
fears of trichinosis, cited medical reports
from Chicago and Cincinnati furnished by
the American minister.
THE Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has acquired control of the Mutual
Union lines. Gould purchased SO, 800 shares
outright, and 1880 shares are held by Geo.
Baker, II. G. Fahnstock, and George S.
Scott. The three latter hold the balance OF
power in the company, and have entered
into an agreement to act in accord with
Gould so long as his policy does not impair
the rights and business OF the Mutual Union.
About 100000 was paid for the block held
by Baker and his partners. General G. NJ.
Dodge and Jay and George Gould will be
added to the new Board Of Directors, and
John @. Moore will be President.
THE public debt statement shows a
decrease during March of SIC, AGA, 046; cash
in treasury, 1858, POI ,76l; gold certificates,
$S,166,920; silver certificates, SOS, 955, $40;
certificates of deposit, ST., 140, 600; refund
ing certificates, S542, $50; legal tenders,
S346, 6s1, 016 fractional currency, 1900, 1893;
cash balance available, $l54,03 ,3Sl.
THE railroad coal operators in the
Pittsburgh CPa) district having reduced
wages, three thousand miners have struck.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-08
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS states that
on the expiration Of his present term in
Congress he will positively retire from pub
lie life.
MORMON leaders, including Joseph
Taylor and Joseph Smith, have placed their
wives in separate houses, to avoid arrest
under the clause Of the anti-polygamy law
which makes cohabitation with more than
one woman a misdemeanor.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-08

A number of pits are still in operation at
four cents per bushel, with the understand
ing that the miners will accept lower price
IL the strikers resume at a reduction. The
operators claim that they can pay no more
than three and half cents for mining and
compete with other districts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-16

were placed to the credit Of his note. lie
resigned as director about May, 1880, since
which time had received no notice to at
tend meetings. Was not aware until re-
Gently that his name was still on the list OF
officers. During his connection all proper
losses had been paid. Resigned because OF
business being conducted contrary to what
he considered right. Could have had his
name taken off the window, as others had
done within the last few days, but did not
see fit 10 do so, as he thought 1t was merely
used as an advertisement.
Colonel stubbs offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
At a meeting Of a portion Of the policy
holders of the Virginia Mutual Protection
Association II was resolved that the secre-
tary oi this Association be requested TO
notify all the stockholders and all the poll
cy-holdcrs TO be present Mt meeting to be
held In Richmond, Va, OIL 1st OF March,
1882, at ~ NJ, either in person or by proxy,
10 attend TO business affecting materially
the interest OF the Association.
The meeting then adjourned.