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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
Messrs. Joseph and Arsene IIebert come

Messrs. Joseph and Arsenc Hebert, come
~ sons of our good friend j. b. Hebert,
Esq, Of New River, came to town yesterday
and took passage on the steamer Cannon
bound cityward. We were glad to meet
our young friends and We wish them u
pleasant trip. They will return via the
Amite river, Joe stopping at his homo in
French settlement, and Arscne, after a few
days. sojourn with his brothers family and
brief visit to his parents OH New River, re-
Stunning his work on the Conway plantation,
where he is permanently employed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
American Watch Co.,
WALTHAM, MASS.

This case is formed in ono solid piece without
seam or joint. opening in front only, thus
avoiding the usual Cap, and securing greater
strength and durability.
These Watches are all open face. The bezel,
into which an extra strong crystal is fitted with
an especially prepared waterproof cement, is
attached to the case by screwing it thereon. and
thus forms an alright junction with the body
OF the case. which is proof against dust and
moisture.
To railroad men. Travellers miners, lumber
men and others who are almost constantly ex-
posed and who have to make frequent reference
to the watch. these qualities are of the utmost
importance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The Whisper resumes her old place in the
New Orleans and Plaquemine trade today
with Capt. j. A. Comstock and his former
crew in charge. She'll be just as welcome
,s the flowers in Nav
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Yesterday was the springiest day we have
had this Spring, and in weather summary
for the week it would appear as the sum-
sneriest of the seven. So, Mary, take up the
carpet and put down the mating for gentle
Spring has upon us gently sprunp,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mrs. Roe, deaf mute who has long re-
sided in this town, died yesterday morning
about 4 o'clock at her home, corner of
!rssard and Attakapas street. Her hus-
hand, who was also deaf and dumb, died
s'"me time last year. They leave two chill
t!rrn, we believe, one yet an infant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Rev. Father Bogarts Of New Orleans is
stopping at the Ascension rectory with
Fathers Ceuppens and Binder, and it is
reported that he is here as the representa-
tive of the Archbishop, inquiring into the
condition of the affai rs of the church, prob
ably with view TO suggesting some equ-
table and amicable adjustment of the pend
ing differences that disturb the harmony of
the congregation. If this be the mission of
Father Bogarts, he should have the good
will and cooperation of all right minded
Catholics.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mr.. John Martinez is having u neat little
residence built on the lower side of Cheti-
anaches, between Opelousas and Claiborne
streets. Mr.. Jno. p. Forcha is putting up
the building, and is doing it well.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mr. Thee. Ottendorter of New Orleans, ar
rived here last Tuesday and is now engaged
in repainting the truck and ladders of
Ascension Hook and Ladder Company. AS
we have heretofore said Mr.. Ottendorfer is
an adept ut this class of work and will make
fine job of it. The color of the body Of
tho truck, which is now white, will be
changed to red, and such blending of
critical eve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The April term of District Court for this
Parish will open next Monday. The term is
(. civil one, but il parties charged with
minor criminal offenses desire to obtain
speedy trial by waving the right to juries,
district Attorney EarLart will no doubt be
willing to accommodate them as usual.
Mr Richard Ponds has rented the beauti-
sul j. j. Ciaverie property ON Chetimaches
street from its present owner, Mr.. Henry C.
Wilson, and this week moved into the resi-
slcnce with his family. We trust Major
Dicks new home will be as pleasant to him
and his as it is attractive in appearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The temptation is great to n newspaper
man who makes it q point to supply his
readers with all the local news obtainable,
but We respect your request, Judge, and
s2lam't say q word about it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The case of Gustave Harris, tho young
co!ored man who shot and killed Erwin
Garrett on the 9th Of November, 1882, which
N.,s fixed for trial before the District Court
"i Assumption on Thursday, has been con-
tinurd until next term. Harris will be
brought back to the Donaldsoavillc Jail for
sato custody.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mr. j. Emile st. Martin, a leading planter
and citizen of the first ward, makes frequent
vices relative to the crop outlook in his
acighborhood. 1t will give us pleasure to
chronicle the full realiza ton of those hope
tul authorizations next winter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Parish Surveyor barton leaves for New
Orleans this morning, to spend few days
ant his home in that city. He will be back
again Tuesday, ready to resume his work
of surveying and Ievce repairing with his
customary energy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Capt. A. Dugas, the veteran steamboat
man who commands the H. j. Dickey, was
brought ashore here Tuesday morning suf
firing from a stroke Of paralysis. He was
attended by DE-. John E. Duffel, and derived
such benefit from the treatment that he was
enabled to return to New Orleans on the
steamer Assumption the same day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The narrative that has been running in Tcras
Siftilgs since May entitled Through Texas on
Mexican Mustang" and written BY Sweet Il
Knox, editors of that paper, is being published
in book form by the eminent publishing house
viii be book Of over SEQ pages, illustrated with
200 original illustrations designs by several Of
the most prominent artists in this country: 1t
will be sold only by subscription, and will be
contain all Of the narrative that has been pub
lished in .Sijfings. Authors, artists and pub
fishers have combined in determination to
make this book, in general interest in elegance
of its make up, and in profusion and beauty of
its illustrations, the best and handsomest sub
scription book that has ever been published in
the United States.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Recorded in the Clerk and Recorders Office,
Ascension parish, During the past Week,
Benajah Gibson to Ernest Raymond, four lots
aaround in Darrowvlle, Nos. SO, 100, inl and 1o2;
one on Third street, corner Third and
Washington streets, and two ON Washington
street Sl75.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

BASE BALI~-An interesting bout between
s'ssked mines was played on the Nolan
Square, last Sunday afternoon, which re-
suited in one side scoring 81 runs against %
Tor their opponents There was some loose
play, but at times sharp work was done,
doth at the bat and in the field. Another
liSely match is expected tomorrow, weather
permitting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The pending term of District Court for St.
James must close today, ar.s Judge Chez
yers will doubtless he homo this evening,
ready to ascend the bench in Ascension on
Monday. District Attorney Earhart will
take short cut back by way of New Or
leans, where his family is sojourniLg for a
brief respite from the excitements and
fashionable dissipation of life in Donaldson
yllle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
ONE TRIAL.

If you have been using other Plasters one
trial Of ALLuoCK's Porous will convince you
of their wonderful superiority. Take no other
so-called porous plasters that claim to be better,
they are all frauds gotten up to sell the world
wide reputation of the genuine article.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The famous Anchor Lines new steamer
City of st. Louis touched at the Donaldson
vile wharf on Thursday, bound for New
riful craft, fully worthy the reputation of
tho great company that owns her and fit
companion for the City of Baton Rouge and
City of New Orleans, the next newest
steamers of the Anc hor Line.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mr.. Henry C. Wilson, the gentle manly
manager of the Palo Alto plantation, was in
town Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

A fire in the Pelican Oil Mills at Shreve-
port damag ed the machinery to the extent
Of about $4,000, which is fully covered by
insurance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

A. Riggs d Bro, cistern makers, 247 Delord
st., N. o. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
ST.. JAMES IrEas.-says the Rappel Louis:

Ok JAMES lfEAS.-DityS tHo 1INppSt LOutS-
ianais of Tuesday last:
Four hundred and fifty men, under Cap
tain Cummings, employed by the Mississippi
Valley railroad, have just left the property
of MFR. G. Porta, where they were camped, to
move further on, the tract being completed
that far. We may expect the first passen-
ger car by the first Of July or perhaps u
little later.
A jury has been drawn for the May term
of District Court, and the seventeen or eigh-
teen prisoners. incarcerated, most Of them
since October 1882, may expect to have q
trial, if nothing happens in the interval to
mar the proceedings and quash the venire.
The kitchen adjoining the pastors house
near st. Michael's church, left bank. was
destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The harm
is not very great, however, as the fathers
haye new brick kitchen.
The following items are clipped from
Wednesdays issue of lie Foyer Creole:
Judge Cheevers was at his post early
Monday morning and court met at the usual
hour.
Mr.. N. P. Trist and his family leave on
Friday for their new home in Florida.
The mission given by Reverend Father
Touches at st. Michaers Church came to a
close on Sunday.
Proposals for the parish p. hitting will be
received by the Police Jury ut its session Of
April q.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
Sale of Wharf Lease.

SdGlt vi w HUH ~LtlSt.
MAYORS OFFICE
Donaldsonviile, March "a, 1888. I
IN accordance with an ordinance of the town of
Il Donaldsonvllle, adopted September IL, 1882,
will offer for sale at public action, to the last
and highest bidder at the Courthouse door of
the parish of Ascension, in the town of Donald
sonville, on
Saturday, April 20, 1883,
at IL o'clock NJ, THE LEASE OF THE
WHARF, for the term of one year from the LIST
day Of May. 1888, to the Goth day of April, 1885,
both inclusive.
Terms and Conditions:
The purchaser to furnish his twelve promis-
sory notes, with good and solvent security, pay
able to the Treasurer at his Office at the end OF
each and every month; the purchaser shall be-
sides furnish bond, with good security, in the
sum of five hundred dollars, for the faithful
performance Of his duties, the sureties On notes
and bond to be accepted by the Council.
A deposit of one hundred dollars will be ex-
acted from the purchaser as security for costs
in case of noncompliance with terms of sale.
The purchaser shall be required to keep the
wharf in thorough repair at his own expense.
The lease Of said wharf to be sold subject to a
tariff to be read ON day of sale.
DAVID ISRAEL, Mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
will meet in regular monthly session Mon
day evening. Among the matters likely TO
be considered is the appointment of COM
mittee on annual celebration. The painting
of the truck will add to the interest of this
company's turnout, and the blue shirts will
be as proud of their handsome apparatus as
will the red shirts of their new steamer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Mr.. Ursin Argreve, an Old and highly
esteemed citizen of the eighth ward, visited
Donaldsonville lust week, accompanied by
Mr. Abraham Landry of East Baton Rouge,
and we were pleased to meet both gentle
men at the CHIEF office. Mr.. Landry OBJ
tanned from the Clerk and Recorder license
to marry Miss Il. A. Argreve, and it is pre-
sumabe that by this time the twain are one
We wish them long life of connubial bliss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
ASSAULT and BATTERY
Mr. Rheumatism.
TO THE PUBLIC OF
DONALDSONVLLE.

DosALDsoNvILLE, LA, MARCH 80. 1888.
VlHIS IS TO CERTIFY that my porter, Zeke
Il Taylor, has been ten days in bed, unable to
move limb, having been under the care of
city physicians, and whose disease they pro-
nounced Rheumatism.
Yesterday. March 20, on hearing of DIR. Karo,
the great French doctor from Paris, France. l
thought would give him trial.
The Doctor took charge of Zeke Taylor's case
yesterday at II o'clock, and told me personally,
that by 8 o'clock P. M. the patient would be
greatly relieved from his pains and troubles
At the time designated I went to see tho
sufferer myself, and he told me he had been
greatly benefted-and was able to set up in bed.
and had walked across the room.
This morning l went to see him again and
took Mr.. Lafargue. the proprietor Of the Lee
Hotel, with me as witness. and found the
sick man still improving rapidly.
PIERRE KLOPMAN,
Attest: ]. J. LAFARGUE
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
MARRIAGE IICENSEc

WHIstNiN0I LINLNoLo
Issued by the Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish During the Week Ending Yesterday.
George Robinson to Miss Josephine Jones.
Albert Brandy to Mrs Nancy Whitesides.
JEFF Barcourt to Miss Mary Cohen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Paul Blanchard, the convicted murderer
whose audacious escape from the Napoleon
vile Jail was reported in last weeks CHIEF,
has been recaptured and is again in the Gus
tody of the Assumption authorities. After
gaining his liberty Paul incautiously made
his way to his home and was surprised and
caught in his own house. He will be closely
guarded now until conveyed to the penitcn-
tiary to serve out the life sentence pro-
nounced against him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Our vaccinate has token; how's your'n !!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Our esteemed young friend ]. Arthur
Claverie, son Of Mr.. j. J. Claverie, formerly
one of the best known citizens of Donald
sonvile, favored US with an invitation to
attend the forty -nipth annual commence
ment exercises of the Medical Department of
the University of Louisiana, which took
place at the Grand Opera House, New Or
leans, on Thursday last. Arthur was a
student in the department named, and
graduated in pharmacy with credit to him
self and satisfaction to his friends. Among
the medical graduates we notice the names
of Messrs. Louis E. Duffel and Jno. I.
Thibaut of this parish. To all these young
gentlemen we extend our heartiest congrat-
ulations and wish them great success in the
practice of their chosen professions.
Applications for membership of the Don
aldsonvi|le Lodge, Knights of Honor, are
still coming in and the chances are that the
roll will be increased to hundred within
three months from date. We already have
the banner country lodge and ultimately
there will be few in the city that can vie
with it either in point of the number or
character of its members. The outlook for
Ascension Lodge, A. o. U. W., is also en-
couraging, and with a little we'll directed
effort, the membership can be increased to
an extent that will assure our representa-
tives large influence in the formation of q
Grand Lodge for Louisiana, which will take
place at an early day. The X. of H. and A.
.. U. w., are kindred orders, founded on
precisely similar principles, and all who can
afford the expense should join both lodges
and get the benefit of the double insurance.
EXIT SMALL Pox.-Again we have the
pleasure of reporting that no new cases Of
small pox have appeared in our town, and
SO far as we are informed, the parish outside
of town is entirely free from the disease.
Of the three cases that developed them
selves in Donaldsonvillc about twenty days
ago, and which were reported convalescent
i'll our last issue, only two remain and these
are so far recovered that they give no
further concern to people in the locality
where they occurred. Tie child of Ned
Taylor, which was doing finely, relapsed
and died early this W. TX; Widow Adolph
Landry's child is considered well, and VIM.
Laney's wife would be all right but for the
fact that she is threatened with the loss Of
one eye as a result of her attack. We hope
she will escape tho misfortune. 1t is now
nearly three weeks since q case of small DOy
has declared itself here, and we are en-
couraged to believe that we are well rid of
the disease
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

The old reliables of the Cofield Guards,
together with several of the recent recruits,
were on hand Wednesday evening as usual
and had a first-rate time. In the absence Of
Capt. Jones, Lieut. McCulloh took COM
mand and put the boys through lively
drill, and thoy did WE'LL barring couple of
blunders that created much amusement.
A larger attendance is promised for next
Wednesday evening and subsequent meet
ings, and the interest will increase as the
members improve in drill.
The pilot house of the sunken steamer
City of Greenville was caught in the river
on Wednesday, by colored resident of
Smoke Bend settlement, who sold it to
Capt. Raphael Mousse of Donaldsonvilie
Capt Mousse in turn sold it to Mr.. E. Vo IL
Hofe. who has the structure secured on the
batture just below the wharf. where its Or
namental roof projects above the water and
attracts the curious glancos of the passers
ny. The City OF Greenville, it will be re-
membered. met her fate near Bayou Goula
in collision with the Laura Lee.
We direct the attention of our readers to
the card which appears in our columns to-
day announcing the arrival in Donaldson
VILE of DR.. karo. He is now ready to treat
chronic diseases Of any kind, but female dis
eases especially. case which he treated
since he has arrived-is already much spoken
of, and We publish elsewhere certificate
vouching for the relief given the patient in
this instance. Parties suffering from dis
ease may find it to their interest to consult
DIR. KarO,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Stepping into the Assessors office the
other day our left eye lighted upon box
addressed to "Dood Smith," in which a
batch of blanks had been received. When
Dodd learns the significance of the new
term "dude pronounced "dood I've
would like to be the holder of an insurance
policy on the life of the rash man who per-
petrated that libelous address.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

We hear that DR.. Louis karo performed
wonderful cure yesterday, the patient
being n we'll known colorcd woman of our
town who has been suffering for seventeen
years with an affliction that seemed incura-
BILE. The nature of the case precludes the
publication of particulars, but if we have
been correctly informed the Doctors sue
cess was certainly remarkahla
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

IN fresh and choice groceries. which will be
sold at lowest rates. JRespectfully ,solicits the
patronage of the general public, and guaran-
tees satisfaction to ALL LIS agent for the monthly
newspaper Morning and Day Of Reform. Sub
scription, 81 Is, with beautiful premium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

Antoine Gomez, who was implicated with
Thomas Bradford, in the killing of Mr..
Dufossat Guedry. and the wounding of Mr..
Lacroix Alonzo, in the parish Of Assumption.
on the 3rd Of September, 1880, was tried be-
fore the District Court i'll Napoleonville
this week and the verdict rendered was
guilty, without capital punishment. From
late advices, we learn that the accused has
been granted a new trial.
CHEAP Tony is selling out cheaper than
ever, as lie will soon have his store, shelly
ing, counters, etc, reprinted, in order to
make room for the immense stock of spring
and summer goods which he is receiving
daily. He has been in the city during the
past week, purchasing in a falling market,
FOR CASH, heavy stock Of goods. He buys
and sells for cash, which enables him to defy
competition. Give him u call, one and all.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

A colored man named Alex. Wheeler died
in st. Helena parish at the advanced age of
lis wears.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-31

A N INVENTION designed for blowing land
IA alongside of bitches which has heretofore
gone to waste, owing to the impossibility of
reaching it with the pillow. Every planter should
use Scott's Attachment, simple, effective and
inexpensive improvement that will pay for it
self over and over again every season. Read the
following s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-11
Newmarket Races i'm England.

THE CHAMPION STAKES WON BY TRISTAN.
LONDON, Oct. 1l-AJ the Newman kct second Oc-
tober meeting to-day the race for the Champion
stakes was won by Mr. Lefevre's fiye year Cd
chestnut horse Tristan. The Duke or Hamilton'o
three year old bay colt Ossian came IN second and
Lord Falmouths four year old brown filly Dutch
oven third. There were SIX starters. The betting
at the start was TO against Tristan, 9to
against OsSan and TO i against Dutch Oven.
Tristan wen by neck
DISPUTE ABOUT GlRofLE-A CHANGE OF TRAINERS.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE Sportsman says there is
some dispute between Mr. Walton, the owner oe
the mare Girofe, and Mr.. A. Day, her trainer con-
cerninS herrunning I'm a race Tor the CeSarewitch
stakes. 1t was at first alleged that GIrofie had
been actually poison, d, and accordingly yetefi-
nary surgeon was engaged TO examine her. lie
certlned that nothing was wrong with the animal.
The matter VIII probably be referred 10 the Jockey
club for investigation. Meanwhile Mr.. Walton
has transferred his horses TO the care or Trainer
herwood. The affair has created painful iu.
reSSiOn In sporting circles