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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Mr. Geo. Baumgartner, a young gentle
man of prepossessing appearance and en-
gaging manners, has come to Donaldsonvi!e
to snpelintend the branch shop Of the well
known Edwards foundry of New Orleans
which is about to be opened here. Mr..
Baumgartner has been in the employ of Mr..
James ID. Edwards for the past eleven years
and is a thoroughly experienced and COM
potent mechanic. He is busily engaged in
getting the shop and tools in readiness for
beginning work, and is already assured of d
number of orders to commence on Just as
soon as lie can pnt things in shape. The
most skillful and reliable mechanics will be
employed, and planters can rest assured
that the work turned ont at this shop or
done by its employees will be just RS good as
that coming from the Edwards foundry in
New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10
DONALDSONVILLE, La,
Saturday, March 10, 1883
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

HORNY for Phil It's a boy!
Judge Henry l.. Dutfel was in town again
yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

We arc glad tonote that our young friends
Masters Joseph Coughln, VIM. McPeet and
Joseph Park, have obtained positions as
apprentices in the bra nch shop of the Ed
wards foundry aud machine works on La
fourche street. The boys have begun work
with a will ard We hope, they will stick at
it until they become thorough mechanics,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

A. Riggs & Bro, cistern makers 27 Delord
st., n. o. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY, TIME
TABLE,
TRAINS GOING WEST.
TRAINS GOING EAST,

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-
mediation Train leaves West Baton Rouge,
going down. at 6 A. H.; Donaldsonville at 80
Arrives in New Orleans at II A. M.
Coming up, leaves New Orleans at t:3O P. M
and reaches Donaldsonvillc at 1855 P. NJ
For fate5'and information, address
&. GARDEMAIl. Local GENT
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by the Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish Curing the Week Ending Yesterday.
Turner Bedford to Miss Madeline Francois.
Alfred Winding to Miss Louisa Dandridge.
Daniel Forster to Mrs. North Anna Scott.
Francis Alleman to Miss Josephine Ron,aire.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

From Sheriff Jones We learn that Mary
Milton, the colored girl supposed to have
been fatally burned on the Ascension plan
tation last week, has greatly improved and
is now considered ont OF danger She had
a narrow escape, and just after the accident
was thought to be in dying condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Messrs. Mccall Bros, arc having a back
leyce built on their magnificent Evan Hall
plantation, and will be prepared to resist
the cncroachments of a food like that Of
1882 should we again be called upon to sus
to the drainage facilities Of Evan Hall are
also being made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The st. James LouiSiGnnis has suspended
publication and is to be succeeded by the Rap
Del-L0uisid,.ais OF Louisiana Bttgte-CuN. The
newspaper will be published and edited by Mr..
Andre l.. Roman, who editor Of LIE Louis
iunais, and the first number will be issued
to-day or early next week. We bid adieu to the
old journal Of our talented friend Mr.. j. Gentil
with much regret. but shall greet the newcomer
with cordially and wish it prosperous career.
1t is .rumored that Republican paper IS also
about to be established in st. James, and if
this be SO, our sister parish will be quite we'll
supplied with journals.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The youthful Jonah mentioned by our
Railroad Avenue contemporary last week
will never be swallowed by a whale, because
he'll keep away from the sea-he will always
bC q Landman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The public schools of this parish are to be
opened next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10
TESTIMONIALS:

From NIcssrs. Kenner & Brent Of Assem-
sion Parish.
BowDoN PLANTATION, Nov. 10. 1882.
Mr.. John Scott has applied one of his Ditch
Bank Attachments to one of our plows, and it
has worked SO satisfactorily that we have
thought 1t well to secure the right to use two OF
them. KENNER d BRENT.
From Col. L. A. Bringier of Ascension.
HERMITAGE, Ascension, Oct. IS. 1882.
Mr.. John Scott tried one of his patented pillow
attachments to plow ditch banks on this plan
tatlon to-day, and | take pleasure in recon-
mending 1t as q very useful improvement.
l.. A. BRINGIER.
From Mreac. c.. Palmer of Ascension.
SoUTHwooD PLANTATION, Nov. II, 1889.
To ,chont 1t may concern:
This is to certify that Mr.. Jno. Scott has made
for us one OF his Ditch Bank Attachments TO
Hall plow and it does oil he claims for it, and
Is, III my opinion, u valuable Improvement.
Z. G. PALMER.
From Sir. w. +. Bateinan of Ascension.
RIvERToy, Nov. q, 1882.
Mr.. JOHN SCOTT:
Dear si,.-The Ditch Bank Attachment
bought of you recently gives me entire satisfae
ton. and would recommend it to planters.
Very truly. w. =. BATEM,AN.
From Mr.. Fulg. Bourgeois of Ascension.
SOUVENIR PLANTATION, Nov. 8, 1882.
MIR. John Scott put up two of his patented
Plow Attachments to pillow ditch banks; success
very favorable. FULG. BOURGEOIS.
From Mr.. j. C.. Allison of st. james.
WILTON PLANT, Jan. 10, 1888.
Mir. JOHN SCoTT:
Dear Sir-The Ditch Bank Attachment bought
of you recently gives entire satisfaction. and /
recommend it to planters.
Very truly, J. G. ALLISON.
From Messrs. f. Rome & Co., of st. James.
H,BITATIoN VAssEUR WIBRE,
st. jacques, Lne., le IL ianyier, 1883. :
Nous endossons enforcement son invention
pour labourer les bortlures dies fosses ct nous
le accommodations aux planteurs.
EDOUARD ROME & Gle.
For terms and particulars apply to or address,
JOHN SCOTT,
INVENTOR AND pATENTEE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Fifteen hundred dollars is the amount of
Asccnson's pro rata Of the So, 900 deemed
necessary to maintain the lcvces of the
Fourth Levce District and protect its terri
tory from overflow. Tcrrebonnc was as
srssed for $1,000 and the Police Jury of that
parish has already appropriated the entire
amount. Will Ascension follow suit
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The Police Jury of St. James has called for
bids for the parochinl printing of the current
year. The Police Jury of Ascension will doubt
less take similar action when its attention is
directed to the requirements of the State law on
the subject. 1t might be we'll for our Jury to
consider also the advisability of republistine,
the official proceedings OF that body and the
ordinances adopted since the beginning of the
year. as the failure to award the printing in the
way the law directs offers possible ground for
attacking the legality of the Jury's legislation
during that period. The Mayor and Aldermen
of Morgan City committed the same error of
arbitrarily selecting an official journal without
advertising for bids, but promptly reconsidered
their action when the plain provisions of Act
No. 6 of 1881 were laid before them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.

REGULA MEETING.
CoURT-HoUsE, March g. 1888.
Mayor Israel in the chair.
Members Present-Messrs. Leche, Variant,
Solozano, Camel Ferrier and Ross.
Absent-None.
The minutes Of tho previous m aeting were
read and approved.
The Mayor stated that DR.. John E. Duffel
having resigned the position of Health Officer,
the committee appointed Drs. McGalliard and
Hanson at the rate of three hundred dollars per
annum and two dollars and fifty cents for each
small pox visit.
The following report was received from the
Collector and referred to Finance Committee:
COLLECTORS OFFICE.
DonuidsOnvlle, March q, 1888.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council OF the
Town of Doraldsonville:
Gentlemen-I have the honor to submit to
you the following report:
Taxes for the year 1882 ............... $40 87h
Licenses 1882 .............. II %
- 1888 ............... q 90
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

4 N INVENTION designed for blowing land
IA alongside of bitches which has heretofore
gone to waste, owing to the impossibility Of
use SCOTS Attachment, q simple. effective and
inexpensive Improvement that will pay for it
self over and over again every season. Read tho
following
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The Doremus Floating Photograph Gal
lery will remain here II she. while longer,
the public having patroniz Il, it so literally
that it couldn't get away on schedule time.
Mr., Dorcmus is a fine artist and We are not
surprised that he is rushed with orders from
people who know how to appreciate good
work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

1t was during the A. NJ. portion of Monday
last that our Vulcan, Phil. Schuler, seemed
happy beyond measure; and when intcrro-
gated as to the whyfore, intimated that it
was OF the masculine temperament. Then
was the young heir toasted, and the cry,
" Phil up" resounded abroad extensively.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Brothers Rodolph Lanlman and Z. p.
Schiller are to be warmly congratulated
upon the arrival of a first degree member in
each of their happy home lodges. We hope
both the candidates will pass safely through
the periods Of Infancy and Youth and fulfil
the highest aspirations Of their parents in
a noble and prosperous Manhood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The Central City, an odd looking craft
that was once ii stern wheeler, but has been
changed to a propeller, tied up at our wharf
Wednesday and remained until Thursday
evening, putting off . lot Of oil cake. The
boat is evidently used solely to carry cotton
seed and its products, and probably belongs
to one OF the Gretna oil companies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The delegations Of PhDnix and Ascension
fire companies that went to New Orleans
last Saturday to participate in the colcbra-
ton of March were not so large as had
been anticipated, numbering ouly eight or
ten members OF each company. The Indie
pendent Band and the tirclnen made u
pleasant party, however, and the excursion
lists report having had an enjoyable time
i'll the city. They were handsomely re-
ceivcd and entertained by their New Orleans
hosts-the Phoenix boys by Trad Ferry IL
and tho Hooks by Jefferson 22-and had
lots of amusement at the parade, the din
ners and the grand ball at Washington
Artillery Hall. The pageant was one of the
largest and finest ever organized by the
New Orleans ircmcn. and the number Of
visiting companies was probably larger
than had ever before appeared i'll the city
at one time. A card Of thanks from Ascen-
sion Hook and Ladder Company to the
gallant officers and members of Jefferson
% is published in another column of our
paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The river has risen about Il foot tlurin 9
the past week, but there is no longer any
fear that it will reach dangerous height
this far down the valley. There is one con
ISOLATION about this extraordinary early
flood: it presages only a small rise in June.
excellent condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

The framework Of tie roof on Israel &
Co.. new building is ali up and it will not
require many more days of good weather to
complete that portion OF tho editice. The
slate has been prepared for the front and
side slants Of the mansart, and Mr.. Henry
Schatf, who has contracted to cover the Hat
top with tin, has his material in readiness to
begin the work as soon as the carpenters
can give him a clear field.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Mr.. A. Roch has closed his store and viii
leave for New Orleans next Wednesday, His
lease of the building in which he resided and
kept the store las been transferred to Mrs.
Henry Hether, who proposes to conduct q
similar business at the same stand
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Dr. McGallard is out again, almost COM
pletcly recovered from his recent spell of
indisposition, and We record the fact with
sincere qualification. The Doctor shows
some traces of the attack, but these will no
donbt soon disappear and leave him once
more in the enjoyment Of the robust health
with which he is usually blessed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

jury term of District Court is pending in
Assumption parish and an effort will be made
to reach the case of Gustave Harris the slayer
of young Erwin Garrett. We hear that at least
one important witness has left the State and il
is doubtful if u trial can be had this term.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

A colorcd woman with babe about year
old had u narrow escape from drowning in tn G
river opposite tho old ferry landing this after
noon. They were in skin which by Some
means capsized. The colorcd man who was
rowing the boat caught tho child in his arms,
and the woman and man held on to the over
turned elif until it Heated alongside small
hatboat moored to the shore, when they were
rescued by parties attracted to the scene by the
u.,,noJ,'S
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

There has been no official connected with
the New Orleans Pacific railroad who at
tanned Il greater degree of popularity with
the public and patrons of the line than Mr.,
Fl. S. Morse, who was it's Superintendent
when the American Railway Improvement
Company, the constructors Of the road, still
had it in charge. Mr.. Morsc's legion of
friends in this section will always be glad
to hear of his prosperity, and we take
pleasure il noting his appointment to the
desirable position Of Assistant Supcrinten-
dent of the celebrated New York Central
Railway. His headquarters will be at
Rochester, and there he is almost upon his
native heath. 1t may not be generally
known. but it is nevertheless a fact that in
addition to his other virtues, Mr.. Morse is a
newspaper man and owns an interest in one
of the most tlourishing papers of Eastern
New York 1t is no wonder that he is such
a good railroad superintendent, for a man
who can run & newspaper successfully can
run any thing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Mr.. John j. Harmon, the genial senior
partner of the firm Of Harmon & Foss, was
in town this week and favored us with /;
call Nj. Harmon is one of tho most enter
tanning takers VIC ever met, and has an
inexhaustible fund of humor and anccdotc
cdification of his acauaintances. Mcssrs.
Harmon & Voss are doing Il fine business as
al clitccts and builders, and have contracts
for work in several different portions Of the
State, one Of these being for the construc-
ton OF IL new courthouse and Jail at Monroe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

A festival will be given at the st. Peter
NJ. L. Church this evening on the occasion
of the installation of the newly elected Off
GERS of the Century Second Union Band So
cicty, and VIC have no doubt it will be q
most enjoyable and interesting affair The
officers of the excellent society who will be
formally installed tonight are the follow
ing: President, Pierre Landry Vice Prcsi
dent, Eugene Baptiste Secretary, o. s..
Duncan: Assistant Secretary, A. S. De-
cruise; Corresponding Secretary, James d.
Russell; Treasurer, Austin Duncan; Grand
Marshal, Henry Jones First Assistant
Grand Marshal, Dennis e. Butler; Second
Assistant Grand Marshal, Preston Holmes
Solicitor General, DR. G. T. Jamison; Firs
Assis tant Solicitor General, Washington
Mitchell The festival will be given under
the auspices of tho ladies Of the association
and its proceeds will be added to the tomb
fund. To the person selling the highest
number Of tickets q gold ring will be pre-
scented.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Mr.. DeL,ppc, the operator i'll charge Of
the telegraph office at the Lee Hotel, desires
us to notify the patrons of the line that he
an hour after receiving them, and if he fails
to do SO i'll any instance, will refund the
money paid fer the dispatch. He expresses
q determination to earn for his Office repu-
tation for promptncss and reliability that
will justify the confidence and patronage of
the public. We shall be pleased to record
his success in this lauGlable endeavor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

CoRoNER's INQUEsTs-Dr. Jno. b. Van
degrifs, Coroner and Parish Physician, has
recently held the following views:
February l5-Body Of Catherine Davis, q
colored woman 70 years of age, who died in
Donaldsonvile of disease of the heart.
February 26-Body of Edgar Alleman,
colored infant aged years and 2 months,
who died Of small pox i'll Donaldsonvlle.
March body of Lawrence Plaisance,
colored man who died of congestive chills
on the Souvenir plantation, in the second
ward. w
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

Deputy Sheriff w. J. Alexander Of Shreve
port reached here Sunday, with d warrant
for Henry Jackson, the mulatto boy ares
ted by Mr.. Israel on the eastern bound pas
senger train the previous Thursday. Jack
son is charged with the robbery of $40 in
money from the pocket Of gentlemen in
Shreveport by whom he was employed, and
from the reputation which the young fug-
tive bears, it is more than probable the ac-
cusation is well founded Though yet of
tender years and small in stature he is old
in niguty and Il veritable six-footer in sin.
Several misdceds have been laid at his door
the principal one of which was the alleged
murder Of one of his paymates about d
year ago. Though there was not sufficient
evidence to convict him of the terrible crime.
it WAS by no means clear that he was inno-
cent. The lad has evidently been surrounded
by evil influences and example, as his step
father has just been sent to the pententiary
for stealing Mr.. Alexander left with his
prisoner on Mondays afternoon train
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-10

On the morning Of the Bird lnst., the hearts
and home of Mr. A. Joirt. Jr., and his cs-
Unable wife were gladdcnetl by the arrival
of il sweet little blue eyed baby girl. Mrs.
JOLIET was reported dangerously il! during
the week, but we are happy to be able to
state is considered at present entirely out
of danger. We sincerely hope that both
mother and babe may live until their hair
is as white as the snow on the mountain,
and that grandpa John and grandma Rosa
may ever feel is happy at heart as they did
on the day of the arrival of the little cherub
at Rose Villa.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-30
DR. r. o. MARKs.

Specialist on Cancers, Chronic Sores and Feuals
Complaints.
References given Of Cancers Cured At Santa Ana
this county.
OFFICE NO. 90 WATER STREET, nrst hous<
south Of Downey avenue, East Los Angeles
jel2
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-30
Body Burning.

Tho new cromatory in the Camp Yer
ano, at Rome, the fourth in tho world al
present, burned its first body recently.
In Rome, the body, envcloped in q
specially made shroud, rests on IN iron
frame. above fire OF wood and coal. and
IL Is believed that no other method oi
cremation is SO simple and at the same
time SO cheap and 50 unobjectionable.
The new cremntory is handsome build
ing, in the Egyptian style, and consists
of three chambers, two Of which are
above ground. In one OF these latter
the actual incineration takes place, and
In the other is kept register for the
preservation Of full particulars for every
corpse that Is burned. Beneath these
rooms Is spacious vault, In which on
shelves are ranged ornamental urns Of
porcelain, bronze and silver, to contain
the sshes Of the dead.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-30
The Trials Of a Milkmsn.
burlington uawksye. !

What shall II profit milkman II he
own $1,000 Jersey COW and live on q
dairy farm twenty-five miles from the
nearest rivers Only few weeks ego
such man moved to new farm down
on Egg Harbor river, which is tidal
stream. He wasn't used to that sort of
thing at all and was amazed beyond
comprehension when his customers
inobbed him the second day and encom-
passed him about and ontreated him
roughly, and smote him sore and danced
all over his person and wounded him in
divers places. "'Y gaul, " he said TO the
policeman who rescued kim, II hope to
die II l can understand it at all; I've
sold the same kind Of milk on the same
route twenty-tbree year, an they never
got on 1t afore" "Salt," said one Of the
victims, with howl Of renewed wrath.
'Saltf" queried the bewildered mixer,
what in thunder's salt got TO do with
III You're too amazin' fresh yourself. /"
And when he went back TO the farm he
told his hired man to put twice as much
water in the cans next morning, "and, y
he added, don't you give them kaows
another grain of salt for two months.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-30

takes pleasure In announcing to the Ia
dies OF this city and vicinity that she
has Just received, direct from Paris, an
elegant and select assortment Of goods
suitable for spring and summer dresses.
Nine. Ferrie- -Delpech offers Cashmere
or alpaca suits. any shade, trimmings,
making. all complete, from siS to s2S;
light summer suits, French satinette,
from sl2 to SIS; velvets and ottoman
silks --latest novelties) from $40 to S55;
embnsted velyets and silks from s55 to
s67 heavy gros grain silks or satins de
Lyon from SIS to Sl20, trimmed with
wide embroided silk and cut jet passe
menteries. Latest styles newly received
from Paris, perfect 1T guaranteed.
The ladies will do well 10 give Nine.
Ferrie Delpech call. Her goods are
new, elegant and defy any competition
in the prices.
Nine. Ferrie .Delpech's Dress.making
establishment is still at her old place,
No. Spring street, Los Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-30
Application for City Deed.

Application will be made 70 the Council OF the
City OF Los Angeles, Cal, at a regular session
thereof, TO be held on Saturday, the LIST day of
September 1888, for quit claim deed from said
city to Walter s. Maxwell, of all that real prop.
erty in the city OF Los Angeles, county Of Los
Angeles, State OF California described as follows:
lot, being sixty seven (67) feet front by thirty
three 37-l0O (33 37-l00) feet In depth, on the
westerly side OF Upper Main street, between
Short and High streets, being bounded on the
north by property known as the Teran property,
on the south by property Of Mascarel, on the
west by property owned by Tourniel, being a por.
tion Of lot 2. IN block 81 ords Survey Of city lots
In Los Angeles city.
reference Is made TO petition, abstract Of title
and map on file with the undersigned, Clerk Of
said Council, with whom all objections to the
granting Of said deed must be filed before the day
named for making said application.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council Of the City OF Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAL, August &c, A. D., 1883.
au2e Of