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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15
POLICE POINTS.

Lie Edwards is charged with steals
ing coat.
Several parties who failed to lay
sidewalks were lectured.
A number of tenants of an unsani-
tary building were fined dollar piece
and 90 cents RENTED.
Sixteen arrests were made yester
day; FIVE dollars in cash were taken in
and three added to the chain gang.
Il am not in the habit of getting
drunk, said Lem Humphreys. "Then
it won't cost you much-two dollars
replied the Judge.
Mrs. Katie Green, so mean. so
mean, so meaningly said she'd never
do so any more, that the Judge s heart
melted and he let her 60.
A fellow named j. Fisherman, who
visited young lady last night while
intoxicated, was gently lifted down
stairs on the toe of said young lady's
slipper, and fined 50 to boot to-day.
5. Farris, a oolored undertaken,
was arrested for failure to pay license
for his teams. Even dead men must
pay toll ever the streets. Farris plead
he was planter and not liable for
license.
When preparing for the parade tos
day the new fire extinguisher drove
up to the opposite window of the
police court. What's that thing?"
asked some one. THAT'S the gaso-
meter. 1t has come around to be filed
up" said the classic attorney in
spiteful stage whisper, loud enough to
reach the bench.
The first question President Had
den asked when he entered the sta.
tionhouse this morning was when the
gas was lit last night. Shortly after
midnight, was the answer, "Yes, said
the Judge, they light it by the cal
endar now. After the banquet ;ast
night when | went home they had a
whole lot OF new lamp posts planted.
and about ten men lightin each lamp:
so thick couldn't hardly get through
EN-"
A few days ago country darky
went into d. Mariana's saloon on Real
street, and lost $50 in game of cards.
He was drunk at the time, and wit
ness swore he saw Mariana and two of
his aids divide the money into three
piles, each pocketing his portion.
Mariana was ordered by Judge Had
den to pay the money back. and at
first refused, but rather than have his
house closed agreed to obey. The ac-
completes fed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15
Receipas To-day.

Receipts To-day.
Per Memphis and Charleston rail-
road ! car oats, 1855 SKIS do, 2l2 SKIS
coffee, B bbls sugar, 416 pkgs tobacco,
u bSlS whisky, ID ties hams, S44 SKIS
peas, 6 bbls do, 20 do beans, "a pkgs
eggs, so do butter, $50 kegs nails, 1875
bbls -four, 1872 do onions, 3 cars lum-
Der, 4 bxs cheese, 20 pkgs lard, 20
mules 10 cattle, 81 hogs.
Per Memphis and Tennessee rails
road: 40 SKIS coffee, l49 SKIS cot seed, 1
car do, l67 bbls sugar. l do meal, box
cheese.
Per Memphis and Little Rock rail-
road 80 bbls oil, 70 horses and mules.
Per Louisville and Nashville rail-
road: So bbls beans, IL pkgs butter. 2
do eggs, 10 bbls onions, 46 do whisky,
200 do syrup, 100 bxs cheese, 2l0 SIX
oats, 10 bbls sugar, 10 cars meat,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15
IT1
MAxlMS OF BUSINESS.

CONTINUED
FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL Principles:
looNTguHD.)
Where the right is equal the claim
Of the party in actual possession shall
prevail.
He has the better title who was arst
In point Of time.
Sol Coleman's cigar establishment,
3l6 Main, is as well known as Court
Square or the Customhouse.
he who does not oppose what be
might oppose seems to consent.
Cro Be ooxryuED.)
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NEW STORE.

HUNTER BKOS.
Offer 1000 dozen unIaundrIed
shirts, all linen bOsOms, at csc,
27S Main street. l4lt
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FOR 25c. They are truly worth
double the money.

The committee on the Knights of
Pythias ball have made all the neces-
sary arrangements for their ball on
February 18th. Tickets ST.; ladies
free. Tickets not transferable. A
limited number will be sold to out.
siders, but must be Endorsed by a mem
bers name on the back of ticket. In
vitations for the ladies can be had by
calling on the committee. m thsa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15

A pleasant place of resort IL
COnverse's new billiard room, at
the Clarendon Hotel. 10 enjoy
n game. call at COnVerse's. l4S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
THERE WILL BE A
i GRAND BALL GIVEN AT
i0UAVE GUARDS ARM0sY next Monda,
hight, February 10, 1888. By the
C0L0RED BUTCHERS

The different committees have spared no
pains TO make this the grandest affair Of the
season. The best Of order will be maintinsd,
there being a committee appo!nted for that
purpose. Yourself and friends are most re.
specially soli.ed to attend. A fine time sy
be expect by all. The finest Of fresh meats
will be barbecued in frst-clAss style and
served.
Conn ittee Of Ariangemsnt-yas Kirk, Buck
Tslbert, John Beeton, William Thomas
Committee on 0ider-JObn FORD. Edward
Wright, Sherman Sledge, Nelson Shears.
Baker, Jas kirk, Henderson. Martin Is Wright
Dom forget the time and place Music BY
pTof. A Balls band, Admission, IS cent,
lao IA
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FOB SALE on RENT.

DIANOS and organs, new and secondhand
L on easy monthly installments, at
Z WITZAiANN K CO.'S, pa Second street
I ARGE lot seeon l-hand pianos and organs
~ at H0LLENBERG'S. 229 Main st. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15

T N. COLEMAN. Justice of the Peace,
y. Notary Public and Com missioner OF
Deeds. Special attention Riven to collections
In thu county Ofhca n Maiison st 1lat
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PROFESSIONAL.

-
nR. j. ID. WHITE,
IL 2l3 MAIN STREET. corner Jefferson,
Memphis, Tenn,
Pays special attention 10 the treatment Of
piles. FistulR, Structure, and other
rectal diseases. Refers to 1000 cases treated
successfully. 2f
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EVERY STYLE OF PIPES
Can be repaired at
Sol COleman's.
CIGAR PALACE.

JOHN WALSH, UNDERSTANDS
3aI Second street. 1o7+
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

WELL DONE, Sr. JAMES otWithstandin
the miserable wet weather prevailing before
and even during the entertainments, the
fair and concerts for the benefit of the st.
James Catholic Church and cemetery on
the right bank of the river in that parish
came off last Saturday and Sunday, accord
ing to previous announcement, and proved
successful in degree which we regard as
almost phenomenal under the circumstan-
ces. According to the report which has
reached us, the handsome sum Of $500 was
realized, which will doubtless prove an
ample fund for effecting the necessary re-
pairs of the church and cemetery. The
Catholics and the people Of st. James gen.
orally rallied to the call of religion and united
to gladden. the hearts of Father Geffroy and
his earnest co-workers with rich reward
for their noble efforts in a good cause. We
have not been fortunate enough to obtain a
copy Of the programme presented at the
entertainments, but we do not doubt it
abounded in good things which were adj
mirably rendered. We sincerely regret that
the weather compelled US to forego the
pleasure of being in attendance, and a
number of the residents Of DonaldsonyilIe
and vicinity will join us III the expression
of our disappointment.
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FIRE.-About 10 o'clock this morning FIRE
broke out in a little house occupied by ia
cob Spencer, an old colored man, which
was located on Claiborne street, a few feet
back of the Nazarene Baptist Church. The
house burned to the ground and the flames
communicated to the adjacent church, but
the timely arrival and gallant work of the
firemen saved the latter structure. It was
pretty piece of work and the credit for
it's accomplishment is generally conceded
to the Babcock extinguishers of Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company. The Phoenix
steamer was on hand in good time, but lack
of water forestalled its usefulness. The
boys of Blue Bucket and Perseverance,
Companies rendered splendid service, as
usual
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

MURDER OF JACK MINGo.-Last Tuesday
afternoon, about half past O'Clock, Jack
Mingo, colored man aged 90 years, was
shot and killed by Jack Jones, also colored.
The parties had been playing cards in front
of Landmarks store, in the sixth ward of
this parish, and quarreled over their game.
After wordy war of some minutes, Mingo
struck Jones a blow beside the ear, stag
gering him. Jones recovered himself and
drew a revolver. Mingo started in to the
store, and just as he reached the door, he
received a ball from the weapon of his an
tagonist which struck under the left arm,
fractured a rib and passed into the cavity of
the chest, wounding the heart and produc-
man fell into the arms of George Jackson,
bystander, and expired about an hour af-
forwards. Jones advanced as if to shoot
a second time, but desisted upon seeing
that his victim was falling. The murderer
went off without hindrance, and made his
way to the railroad depot at Donaldsonville,
where he was captured about half past 10
o'clock Tuesday night by Constable McCray
and Beckett, who lodged him in the parish
jail. Mingo made dying declaration, say
ing that he knew he was going; that Jones
had shot him; that he was wounded in the
heart and wanted to see Jones. He also re-
peated the Lords prayer, expiring few
moments afterwards. He bore a good re-
putation, was generally liked, and was sell
dom known to get into difficulties. DR..
Vandegriff held an inquest on the body
Wednesday, when the facts as above recited
were ELECTED and a finding returned by the
jury in accordance Herewith. Friends of
the deceased took charge of the remains
and buried them with appropriate ceremo-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

The NEW RAILRoAD.-Tracl-lay on
the line of the Mississippi Valley railroad
is going ON with vim in this parish, and
another week will find the rails not far from
the lower boundary of Iberville if the
weather is good. The force of convicts per-
forming this work had reached the River
ton plantation yesterday morning and ex-
pected to cross that place during the day.
They can readily progress at the rate of a
mile per day in fair weather, and have
occasionally put down mile and quarter
of track in single day.
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Died.

LFROY-At her residence in the parish of
Ascension, Friday July Ii, 1888. at 1915 P. NJ
VIRGINIE BRAUD, widow ERNEST LEROY, aged
48 years, month and days.
The funeral will take place at the Catholic
cemetery at o'clock this evening. Friends and
acquaintance are invited to attend.
Deceased was native of this parish and n
sister OF our estimable friend Mr.. Felix Braud.
She passed peacefully away after a long and
painful illness and has gone to the reward which
is waiting beyond the tomb for those who have
led lives Of justice and purity earth. Let
her sorrowing relatives consider that death was
to her q blessed relief from suffering and that
their loss is her eternal gain"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

SUNDAYS SpoRr.-Ihe rainy weather in
terfered with the carrying out of the full
programme of amusements arranged for
last Sunday as corollary or finale of the
Phoenix and Terpsichorean fGte of the 18th
inst. The Henry G. Braud base ball team
failed to keep their appointment with the
Nolans by reason Of the illness of their
Captain, who fills one of the most impor-,
tant positions in the nine. Mines were
chosen from among the players present,
however, and an interesting little game
was had, the score standing IL to 6 when
rain compelled a suspension of play during
the last half of the fifth inning. For the
same cause the running and jumping con-
tests failed to come off. There were three
shooting matches, two at fifty yards and
one at thirty. Mr.. r. X. Youngblood won
the first two by the scores of II IN five
shots out of a possible 25 and II IN three
shots out of a possible Is. The same gen
tieman. representing Mr.. j. J. Lafargue,
won the short range match by making
three bull's-eyes in as many shots. There
being very small crowd present at the hour
fixed for the walking match. that item was
allowed to go by default The soiree dan
sante came off a night, and although the
number of participants was not large, the
affair proved simply delightful affording
quite as much enjoyment to the dancers as
a larger and more pretentious one could
have done. Owing to the indisposition of
some of the young gentlemen entered for
the dancing contest, it was agreed to defer
that interesting exhibition Of grace and
endurance until some future time. The
Phoenix treasury received an addition Of
ST. as the net result of Sundays anuse-
lnents. which eclip5es nothing by the fourth
of ore hundred
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

REVISING THE TAX RoLLs.-'The commit
tee of the Police Jury appointed to review
the assessment rolls of this parish for the
current year, concluded its revision yester-
day and will report to the Jury at the next
meeting of that body. Assessments have
been raised in a number Of instances, the
parties affected being mostly the owners of
plantations and Donaldsonville merchants.
In accordance with the requirements Of
law, all the property holders whose
valuations were augmented have been
notified of the fact and requested
to meet the reviewers at a designated
time and place should they have any
reason to contest the raised figures. The
aggregate assessment Of the five Beirne
plantations has been placed at S;33O5, $40, an
increase of about $4,000 over last year.
Mr.. Kenner's Ashland, Bowdon and Adolphe
places are put down at 100000, against
So, 600 last year. There is an increase of
about $4,000 on the Evan Hall place,
$500 on Hermitage, $1,000 on Palo Alto,
and SO On throughout the parish. AS most
of the enlarged valuations will be allowed
to stand, it is clear that the assessment
rolls Of 1888 will foot up something like
$4,000 or 100000 in excess of those
of 1882.
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It has been suggested that an entertain
ment be given at an early day for the bene-
fit of Phoenix Habitat is, to provide funds
for charging the stage and making other
desirable improvements. The proposition
is worthy of general approval and no doubt
such an entertainment would prove COM
plete success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

1t is said two of our muscular young men
side. Boxing is coming in fashion, ap-
parently, and even official circles are not
exempt from the infection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Don't overlook the advertisement of the
CofeId Guard entertainment to take place
On the 18th inst. In addition to the attrac-
tions enumerated, which promise one Of
the most interesting affairs of the kind yet
seen in Donaldsonville, it has been decided
to have the postponed dancing contest dur
ing the soifee esa1sante with which the en-
tertaiument is to close
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

We enjoyed pleasant call yesterday
from our esteemed young friend VIM. Fl.
Davis, ESD, of Hampton store, who was
accompanied by Mr.. Frank Raymond, an
agreeable young gentleman from New
Orleans, who is spending his vaca-
ton on Point Houmas. Such visits are
ALWAYS Welcome episodes
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

1t is said that Lieutenant Pousse, who is
4 veteran Cannoneer, is determined to de-
fend Fort Butler, even though all the rest
of Port Parrow may capitulate at discretion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

A grand fair is to take place at the New
River Catholic church to-day and to-mor-
row, the proceeds of which will be devoted
to the benefit of chat sanctuary. The en-
tertainment will be under the general di-
rection of Rev. Father Menil, assisted by a
number of the prominent ladies and gen
tlemen of that section of the parish. We
hope the weather will be favorable and that
the most gratifying results will be achieved
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

A low-n minded fellow who shamefully i'm
posed on a boy over in Darrowville was
soundly cowhided by the boys father on
Wednesday. Served him right.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Three of the printers employed in the
office of the Ascension Democrat went out
on strike yesterday morning, the result Of
a disagreement relative to those fruitful
causes of such disputes, work and wages.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

The Knights of Honor anniversary cele-
brated at Spanish Fort last Saturday even
ing was a brilliant affair. Donaldsonville
Lodge No. 2639 was represented by its wor-
thy Treasurer, Mr. Henry Cook, Sr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Mystic drill, broom drill, military songs
and tableaux, a screaming farce and a soiree
-sta,lsante. ALI for SO cents admission.
Phoenix Hall, 25th inst.
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Wesleyan Female Institute.
Staunton, Virginia.

Opens September 90, 1888. One of the FIRST
SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES IN THE UNITED
STATES. Surroundings beautiful: Climate IN
surpassed. Pupils from eighteen States. TERMS
AMONG THE BEST In THE UNION Board,
Washing, English Course, Latin, French, Ger
man, Instrumental Music, etc, for Scholastic
year, from September to June, $23S. For
Catalogues, write to
REV. WIN. A. HARRIS. D. D., President
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Time does indeed bring about some re-
markable changes. Take the case OF Billy
bufsra,' for instance. An honest, upright
man, warm hearted friend and neighbor,
a courteous. obiging and competent Off
cial. whose little faults and eccentrlcIties
never blinded well balanced minds to the
recognition of his manifold good traits and
sirtues, is suddenly transformed into one
of the very worst characters imaginable
that is if we are to accept as conclusive the
opinions OF persons who seem to have
particular interestin exciting the animosity
of Bafprd's former neishbors against him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

A;eolnmn of local matter prepared for
our issue Of last week is printed on the
fourth page of to-day's CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Nelson Wallace, colored man aged near
ly 10 years, died suddenly in his cabin on
the rear of the Mt. Honmas place, last Sun
day evening, where he was employed as
gate keeper. His ailment is said to have
been brain fever. He was q member of
the Police, Jury some thirteen years ago,
and was a man generally liked and respected
by his neiehbors and acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Phoenix Fire Company held its monthly
meeting last Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

The rumor that Billy Buford has scooped
IN Baton Rouge and is contemplating an
advance on Shreveport lacks confirmation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Three new members were admitted at the
meeting of Lee Lodge, A. Q. U. W., Tues
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

A. Riggs d Bro, cistern makers, 247 Delord
st., N. O. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Messrs. Jno. Reuss and J. Achille Landry
Of Ascension still linger at the Hot Springs.
Mr.. Reuss has not experienced much relief
from his rheumatic troubles but Achille
has been greatly benefited and is doing
finely
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
Card of Thanks.

CdGlu vi Il EAulaASs
Fk1IE undersigned committee take great pleas
4 ure i'll expressing to the public, on behalf of
Phoenix Fire Company their most sincere
thanks for the generous patronage bestowed
upon us at the entertainments of the 4th and
sth insts. We regard it as a gratifying eyl-
dence of unfagsing interest IN the organ
ization whose aim has ever been to merit and
retain the confidence Of a noble and apprecla-
tive public. To the many kind frien.s-and
especially the ladies-who SO cheerfully devoted
their time and energy to our assistance, VIC
are likewise truly grateful
JULES GONDRAN,
DIR. JN0. e. DUFFEL.
IL. SCHAFF,
J.J .LAGARGUE.
s. GOE4TTE,
For Phoenix Fire Company.
J. NJ. HEATING,
JkG. L. TLRRIO,
&. Z. MAYOR,
G. z. GONDRAN,
For TerDsichorean Social Club.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Mr.. VIM. 2. Dixson of the eighth ward
was in town yesterday, and Mr.. Frank S.
Lyons, postmaster at Galvez, in the same
ward, paid us flying visit on Thursday.
Both gentlemen reporta redundance of rain
and grass in their neighborhoods. The
people are working like Trojans, whenever
the weather will allow, to get their crops
clean, and are succeeding very well con-
sidering the unfavorabie weather that has
prevailed during the past six weeks. Cotton
and corn fields that are clear of grass
promise big results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

CHANGE OF misunderstanding slight
alteration in the time table of the Texas
and Pacific railroad has been made this
week. The through passenger train now
passes here, going east, at 1925 A. NJ, and
going west, at 1926 P. NJ. The Baton Rouge
accommodation passes down SIS A. NJ, and
up at 6:32 2. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

: The proceedings of Tuesdays session Of
the Police Jury are published elsewhere.
The business transacted was mostly Of
minor Importance. Another meeting will
be held on the 9th inst, when steps will
be taken to prepare budget OF the paro-
chial expenses for 1883,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Rev. j. B. Bigot, the estimable President
of the Jefferson College, ST. James, has
transmitted us an invitation to attend the
annual commencement of that admirable
institution, which will take place on Tues
day next, the 18th inst, and we shall en-
deayor to avail ourselves of the courtesy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

A meeting of the Jury Commission was
held at the Courthouse on Thursday, pres
ant Messrs. Bel, Duncan and Bentley, and
there were drawn from the general venire
box the names Of fifty frst-week and thirty
second-week jurors for service at the Sep
TENDER term of our District Court, which
opens on the first Monday of that month.
The list of jurors so selected is published in
another column. The removal Of Col. l.. A.
Bringer from the parish caused vacancy
in the Commission which Judge Cheeyers
has not yet filed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

We learn that Mr.. Cab. Gardemal, our
courteous railroad station agent, was as
saulted by a powerful Irishman at the
depot, last evening. We have no particulars,
but believe Mr.. Cardinal escaped any
serious injury.