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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

it. All were pleased with thespectacle ant
all pronounce the celebration the finest on
firemen have yet had. A halt was made OF
| Railroad Avenue where Mr.'J- G. Leblanc
the thoughtful proprietor of the popuia
little store near Attakapas street, regalet
the marchers with ice cold lemonade tina
proved a welcome relief to thirsty throats.
Upon returning to the point of starting
the public square-the procession was dis
banded and the firemen retired to prepare
| for
| THE DINNER,
which was to be ready at 7:3O o'clock. Tx
the regret Of their hosts, the Plaquemint
| tiremen were unable to remain over for The
dinner and ball, and took the 6:25 train fol
| home.
| Promptly on time, the fremen and theil
guests, 1870 strong, sat down to an elegant
and enjoyable dinner in Hook and Ladder
Hall. There were three tables, one stand
ing in front of and parallel with the stage
the others extending along the sides of the
| spacious hall. At the first sat the Crane
Marshal and his aids, and the chief officers
of the home and visiting companies, the re-
malnder of the assembly ranging them
| selves at the longer tables. That accom-
plished caterer, Emanuel Bercier, Esq, had
been entrusted with the preparation of this
banquet, and the result added laurels to his
reputation. The solid business of the occa-
sion was succeeded by the usual amount of
toast-making and speechifying, in which
Messrs. Kline, Maurin, Nolan, Mollere,
Bentley, Heating, Tobias, Maginnis and
Scherer participated. Appropriate senti-
ments were quaffed in sparkling cham
payne provided for. the occasion by the
generosity of Grand Marshal Kline, and
hearty applause followed each toast.
THE BALL
opened at P. NJ, and continued until after
3 o'clock next morning. Phoenix Hall was
crowded by such throng of dancers and
spectators as has never before assembled
at a similar entertainment in this town.
The crush was too great for comfortable
dancing until after midnight but the incon-
venlence was borne in good humor and
every body seemed in their happiest mood.
The affair passed off without an unpleasant
incident, and proved q fitting conclusion to
the pleasures of a celebration that will live
long III the memories Of our firemen.
The delegations of Jefferson % and Trad
Ferry u remained here until Monday after
noon, when they departed for home on the
steamer John H. Hanna We believe the
visitors were all pleased with their excur-
sion, and with the treatment received at
the hands Of their DonaldsongilIe brethren.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mr.. NJ. Goldstein, the universally popular
representative OF the large New Orleans
dry goods and notions house Of Levy, Loeb,
Scheurer & Co., reached town last night
and viii be in DonaldsonvilIe and neigh
borhood few days, pushing the interests
Of his enterprising house. Although theil
stock was heavily damaged by the recent
large fire at the corner of Magazine. and
Common streets, they Immediately opened
out at their old stand. No. 50 Canal street,
and continued business without Interrupt
ton, with an entire new stock. Mr.. Loeb
is now in New York forwarding large in
voices of goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

NJ. Israel & Co. began moving into their
splendid new store on Wednesday, and ex-
pected to finish the task last night. To-day,
therefore. they will be fully established in
their new quarters, and they hope to be Wis
tied there by all their old friends and host
of others besides. The establishment is
well worthy an inspection, and there are
not many in the State that present equal
facilities for the storage and display of
goods,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Messrs. Harmon g. Voss have completed
the new Israel store and have begun opera
tons for the building of the new court
house at Monroe. Mr.. Harmon has been in
Monroe fortnight, and Mr.. Voss is about
to follow him there, going via New Orleans.
We hear it reported that these gentlemen
cleared no money on the Israel contract,
and if this unfortunately is the case, we
wish them better success with their Ouach-
ito ioh
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mr.. Geo. S. Chase, agent for the Messrs.
Hersey Bros, OF Boston, has been here
this week, making arrangements for put
ting up the Hersey sugar dryer and granu-
lators i'll the sugar-houses Of the Point
Houlnas and Evan Hall plantations. Mr..
Chase has gong back to New Orleans, but
will return here in few days to begin the
work mentioned. He will be assisted in
the Job by Mr.. Dominique GentiI. who
pat up the Hersey apparatus on Mr.. Yale's
Home place last year, and who is an adept
III work of that character.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mr.. Geo. Baumgartner, the genial mana
ger of Messrs. Edwards & Haubtman's
Donaldsonyille machine shop, has gone to
New Orleans on business and will be away
several days. Work is booming at the shop
here, and the firm have a big season before
them. Repair of old and the substitution
of new machinery is the order of the day on
every hand throughout the sugar region,
and our founders and machinists will all be
as busy as bees until fall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Important Notice.

To the Committee of the Roman Catholic par
lshoners of Ascension parish.
3 ESSRS. Rodolph Braud, Leon Landry, Jos.
IVA l.. Brent. Emile Buquoi Paul Bouchereau,
Fnlsence Bourgeois, Charles Aquestreham Ar
mand Richard, Francois Vicknair Ambrose
Rougeau. Victor Melancon, John f. Park.
Blenvenue Leblanc and Jean Medina are earn
estiy requested to meet at the presbytery on
Sunday, the 10th Of May, at Il o'clock NJ, for
the purpose OF taking some measures towards
reopenling the Catholic Church of this parish
and resulning divine services therein
Il Y IEIIpDENC
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

At Ii O'Clock A. M, last Wednesday, fire
was discovered in {; mattress at the house of
Mrs. Sarah Harp, colored woman living at
the corner Of Houmas and Conway streets.
An alarm was rung and the fire companies
turned out promptly with their Babcocks,
engine and truck, but their services were
not brought into requisition, as the burning
mattress was dragged into the street and the
flames easily extinguished by Mrs. Harp's
neighbors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Packets.
New Orleans and Bayou Lafourc.se.

New Orleans and Bayou Lafourcite.
assumption, leaves New Orleans every We'd
.1esday at 10 a. NJ, and Saturday at ) r ii. Re
turning Friday and Monday mornings
Fl. J. Dickey, up every Monday and Thursday
at ) P. NJ. Returning every Tuesday and Friday
Peni,aah, up Tuesday and Friday, at S p II
Returning Thursday and Sunday.
New Orleans and Donaldsonville.
Belle Of the Coast. leaves New Orleans every
Tuesday at II A. NJ, Thursday and Saturday al
~ NJ, returning down the Coast every Wednes-
clay, Friday and Sunday, at daylight.
Belle up every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
s1nG. Returning down the Coast on alternate
Stays
New Orleans and Plaquemine.
Jesse K. Bell, up every Monday ana Friday;
clown every Wednesday ard Sunday.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
E.J. GGy., up Monday and Friday nights;
down Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
John ", Cannon, up Wednesday and Satur-
day nights; down Monday and Friday evenings.
New Orleans and yicssburg.
Ed. Richardson, up Tuesday night: down
Sunday afternoon.
y. H. HI t5 lie rFe.rsles ight; down Tues
day night
Matches, up Saturday nights down Thursday
evening"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Another excursion will be given on the
ferryboat Bella Israel tomorrow afternoon
and evening. By payment of 10 cents each
persons may remain on board and cross
choose. At 1880 the boat will start up the
river and 60 as far as she can until about II
O'Clock, when she will swing around and
return to town. The fare for the round
trip on the moonlight excursion will be 50
cents
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

CIRCUIT CoUaT.-As neither of the Circuit
Judges had put in an appearance at clock
last Monday, the Sheriff and Clerk opened
the Circuit Court in due form and adjourned
it until Tuesday. Judge Smith of ST. Mary
arrived on the evening train, bringing a
written order for the adjournment of the
court until the next regular term. in De-
cember. The reasons given for the adj
journment were the illness of Judge Blake,
and the consent Of counsel in the only case
on the docket for the May term. Judge
Smith was entertained at the residence of
R. N. Sims, Esq, and took his departure
Tuesday morning,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

One Of the boarders at the residence Of
Mrs. Richard Ponds carelessly left lighted
cigarette on his bed; last Monday, and upon
opening the door to air the room towards
evening, Mrs. Ponds discovered the bedding
i'll a blaze. With admirable presence of
mind the lady proceeded to extinguish the
fire without assistance, and her neighbors
knew nothing Of the occurrence until all
danger was past.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

The T. p. Smokey entertainments with
new ballads, fresh fun and decidedly
original programme will be continued to-
II orrow night. The insignificant tax, %
cents, and no charge for secured seats, which
may be obtained at the great new store
of M. Israel g. Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

We are glad to hear that Major Richard
Ponds has been employed as manager of
Mrs. Jacobshagen's Union plantation, in the
upper portion of st. James parish. Major
Dick is frst-class sugar planter and the
owner of the Union place is fortunate in
having secured his services.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

The Napoleongille Pioneer estimates the
quantity of coal that will be used for sugar
house fuel along Bayou Lafourche this year,
at double the amount conusmed last season.
This increase is ascribed to the substitution
of coal-burning apparatuses in lieu of those
in which wood was burned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mrs. A. Thibaut returned home this
week from visit TO st. John the Baptist.
accompanied by Miss L. Godberry, sister
of G. w. Godberry, Esq, of that parish.
We trust Miss Godberry's sojourn here will
be fruitful of much enjoyment to herself
and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
Base Ball Challenge.
70 THE RAPIDES PICKED NINE
OF ALEXANDRIA.

DoSALDsoNv1LLE, La. May ), 1888.
FHSHE Nolan Base Ball Club of this town here
ca1 m me r mHpes tlfken n; ,,,o on
the Nolan grounds, in Donaltisonville, within
four weeks after the resumption of through
trains on the Texas and Pacific railway, for
by merchants and citizens of this town and
vicinity. Game to be played according to the
rules of either the American Association or the
rules " as may be agreed upon by the Captains
of the respective clubs Lists of players to be
exchanged when challenge is accepted subject
TO such alterations as circumstances may render
unavoidable, to be accepted and approved BY
the club Captains and Managers.
W. q. WILKINSON,
President Nolan B. b. G..
J. RUsIsEY DUKE, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Texas and Pacific Railway.

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-.
snodation Train leaves West Baton Rouge
going down, at 6 A. NJ; Donaldsonville at 800.
Arrives in New Orleans at 11:40 A. NJ.
Coming up, leaves New Orleans at 800 P. NJ,
end reaches Donaidsonville at 6:25 P. ~.
For tickets, baggage-checks, or any inforraa-
Ticket Agents, OF to B. W. MCCULLOUGH,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Marshall
Texas; H o. TOWNSEND, General Passenger
Agent, st. Louis, Mo-; Fl. NJ. HoxIE. Third Vice
president. st. Louis Mo.
For rates and information, address
g. GAKDEMAL Local Agent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mr.. MyeT Lemann was under the weather
a few days during the latter part Of last
week and the beginning of this, but he
soon got out from under it, and once more
rejoices in the possession of his customary
froo6 kaol4S
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

An important notice to the gentlemen
comprising the Committee of the Roman
Catholic Pensioners of Ascension parish is
published in another column,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mrs Henry G. Braud and Mrs. James X.
Tucker of The Clark place paid Donaldson
vile visit on Thursday, accompanied by
Miss Lise Braud Of Iberville, sister of Mr..
H. G. Braud.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

j. Arthur Clayerie, Esq, put in an ap-
pearance at the fremen's parade last Sun
day and took his old place in the Indepen-
he was looking as fine as fiddle and all
the boys were tickled to see hi1n-not tc
mention the girls. He took in the dinner
and ball, Of course, and returned to the city
on MONDAYS train,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

We are pleased to note the recovery of
Mrs. j. A. Braud, Jr., from an attack Of in
disposition by which she has been prostra-
ted during the greater part Of the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Among our New Orleans visitors of Sun
day and Monday last was our good friend
Mr.. W. W. Buford, a worthy citizen of this
parish who now fills the Office of Chief
Weigher i'll the customs service at the me-
tropolis of our State. Mr.. Buford spent a
day and q half very pleasantly with his nu-
merous friends in Donaldsonville and Port
Barrow, and we join them in the hope that
he will repeat his visit at frequent intervals
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

At the Sheriff's sale of the undivided half
of the Hermitage plantation this morning,
Mr.. Duncan F. Kenner, mortgage creditor,
became the purchaser at the price of
SIG S25
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Since our small pox item in another col
unn was placed in type one of the persons
afflicted with the disease-the girl, Chloe
Bradley-has died, and new case has
made its -Chicky johnson, a
colored girl living on Lessard street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

The Knights of Honor were in session
until midnight, last Tuesday, initiating ap-
plicants for membership. The lodge roll is
rapidly increasing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Parties having claims against Mr.. S. M.
Fucich are notified to present them at the
fruit stand Of Mr.. John Martinez, in the
Market-House, Sunday morning at 8
O'clock
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Fresh arrivals every week of fancy, fine
ladies hats, ribbons, laces and general
millinery at Gondran & Sons Blue Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

A well known citizen Of Donal(,sonville
whose modesty preclude5 the mention of
his name, has presented the Terpsichorean
Social Club with two beautiful volumes Of
Picturesque America, richly bound in mo-
rocco and oTnamented with gilt edges. The
gift is at once valuable and beautiful, and
will no doubt be highly priced by the mem
bers of the club.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

ladies' hats, ribbons, laces and general
millinery at Gondran {, Sons Blue Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Mrs. Mayer Meter of Salisbury and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry G. Braud of the Clark
place were in town this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

racquet " at the fremen's ball. "Slide the
feet gently, there's grease on the foor.n
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

TALBOT the Canal Chapel
Assumption parish, on Tuesday, May Is, 1883
Mr.. HENRY TALBOT to Miss SIDoNEA Talbot
eldest daughter OF TheophiIe Talbot, Esq, all
OF Assumption parish
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

number of the young men of Donald
sonyille are contemplating the organization
of company for the purpose of running
the Babcock extinguishers of the Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company to fires. Such
an organization could be made very useful,
and we have no doubt its cooperation and
assistance will be welcomed and encouraged
by the Hooks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Lee Lodge, q. O. u. W., will meet in reg
ular session next Tuesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Everybody and his lady friend intend to
be at the Fred 2. Smokey entertainment
Sunday night. A good laugh and rare
treat in song.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

The steamer Warren was blown broad
side against the wharf with heavy force
while making landing, Thursday evening,
and the smashing cf timbers could be
heard half way across town. The front of
the wharf was in no condition to resist such
an assault. the timhers being old and rot
ten. We understand that as soon as the
water falls sufficiently, the wharf will be
thoroughly repaired and put III good con-
dition by the former lessee, Mr. Felix Lee
Blanc, in accordance with the terms Of his
contract with the town. The Warren sus-
tanned no damage from the accident.
The following choice bit of rhyme was
picked up by friend of ours and handed
to Us for advertisement as an estray. The
loyesick swain who perpetratcd the produc-
ton is notified that he can recover his prop
erty by paying for this notice; and if lie
sets up the ice cream for the CHIEF crowd
we will engage to conceal his identity from
an expectant public. Hear him gurgle:
[ love our neighbors all,
But l better love thee,
And love them I ever shall,
But thou art all TO me-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Col. York A. Woodward could not come
to Donaldsonville this week to attend the
session Of our lodge Of the Knights Of
Honor, having been called to Texas for the
purpose of being present at the meeting Of
the Supreme Lodge Of that order and to in
stitute several posts Of the Grand Army of
the Republic.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Phoenix Fire Company held its regular
meeting Monday evening and transacted
routine business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Go and hear =" Dat rich man Dives" at
Phoenix Hall Sunday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

A good cook is wanted-white preferred
See advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

The Terpsichorean Social Club has con-
Guided to give musical and dramatic en-
tertain1nent on the 18th of July, similar III
character to that of April 16, at which the
club scored such Q perfect success. An at
tractive programme will be prepared, and
it may be taken for granted that it will be
admirably carried out.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
For Sale, Cheap.

~ right, nearly new. For terms and coadi-
tons apply to address
CAPT. W. A. MILLER,
Steamer Bella Israel, Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Our excellent coiored friend Albert Flat
eau of the eighth ward brought some live
stock in for our local butchers yesterday,
and paid us a visit while here. Albert had
a narrow escape from the wrath of an in
furiated steer the other day, and was COM
PEELED to take water in order to avoid taking
a horn. By making good use Of his legs
Albert got eff with no more serious injury
than slight sprain. The steer was gen.
uine Tartar, and was secured with great
difficulty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Prof. Doremus on Porous PIastefs.
The COLLEGE OF THE City OF New YORK
Cor. LEXINGTON AVE. AND 23D ST.
New YORK, April II. 1888.
MEssRs. SEABURY & Johnson:
Gentlemen-At your request [ have obtained
in open market samples OF BENsoN's CAPcINE
Porous PLAsTERs and Allcock's Porous Plas-
ters, and have submitted them to chemical
analysis to determine their comparative merits
as external remedies.
find in BENsoN's CAPcINE PLAsTERs valua-
BILE medicinal ingredients, which do not exist
in Allcock's Porous Plasters; hence in my opil.-
ion they are superior to those of Alicock's.
Yours resp'y.
R. OGDEN DOREMUS. M. D. LII. D.
Prof. of Chemistry and Physics in the College
of the City OF New York, and Prof. of Chemistry
and Toxicology in Bellevue Hospital Medical
College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
But thou art all to me.

Fresh arrivals every week of fancy, fine
ladies' hats, ribbons, laces and general
millinery at Gordran {, Sons Blue Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
\ office.

EeARTIES having claims against the under
q signed are respectfully requested to present
them for payment Sunday morning May %,
1852 at the fruit stand of Mr.. John Martinez in
the Market-House, at o'clock.
S. N. FUCICH.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Capt. Jno. Cowdon, the well known adj
vocate of the outlet system and the con-
struction of the Barataria canal, visited
Donaldsonville this week and delivered an
interesting lecture at the Courthouse,
Wednesday evening. We are reluctantly
compelled to defer lengthier reference to
hic arrr111n ant until nc,1+ 1uanlr
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
Lost Reward!
N0ticA

j. c. Libano. Master; j. II. Mossop. Clerk.
Leaves New Orleans every Wednesday and
Saturday, at ) P. n, for Bayou Sara and Coast
Landings. Returning down passes Donaldson
vile Mondays and Fridays, between and &c
o'clock P. II.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19

Master Robert NJ Duke took advantage
of the fremen's excursion to run up from
New Orleans and visit his relatives and
friends in Donaidsonville last Sunday. He
is employed at the foundry and machine
shops OF Messrs. Edwards & Haubtman,
and we doubt not possesses the aptness and
industry to become in time frst-class
machinist. Robert is an excellent young
man and his Ascension friends will always
be glad to see him doing we'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-19
Wanted.

A GOOD CO0K-white preferred One will.
"A ll.g to go to country. Address L, W., care
of CHIEF, Donaldsonyiile, La