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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

The iron hull steamer Chas. p. Choteau
struck snag and sank near Commerce,
Mo-, on the 25th uit. The boat will be
readily raised, as her hull contains sixteen
water tight compartments. She sunk the
same way in August, 1890.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13
PARISH JAIL.

PARISH JAIL.
We visited the parish Jail and found the pris-
oners we'll cared for cells perfectly clean and
the prisoners fed on good and wholesome food
We hereto append the suggestions of the Parish
Physician as to the necessary repairs to be made
in said Jail building. and also for Il supply of
blankets. to all of which we call the attention
az the Police Jury.
Extract from Report of DR.. B. Winchester, Cor
Gnsr and Parish Physician, to Grand Jury as
to changes in Jail and other matters for
health and care of prisoners;
l. An extra windov in each cell, with shut
tiers blinds.
2. One vrntilator in roof of Jail building to
carry ont impure air.
;. One sink III each cell
q, Sufficient WI or tn continually food sinks.
5. 10 set apart one good room down stairs in
Jail building, with beds and other con veniences
fer sick prisoners.
6. To supply prisoners with more blankets.
We beg leave to thank your honor and our
able District Attorney, together with the Clerk
and Sheriff, for attentions during our session.
Respectfully submitted
tS.@nedl ULlSSE L. MELiNCON.
Foreman.
At the close of business to-day court add
journed until the Oath instant. when judy
ments will be rendered in the civil eases
taken under a0yisement
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

A curious and amusing transposition of
headings occurred in a recent number of
the New Orleans States. An article on the
recent National colored convention bore
the caption of Drainage Pumps" while
dissertation on drainage pumps appeared
under the title of "The Colored Conven-
tlon"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

poLIfIcAL PloDaBILIT1Es.-A gentleman
who has recently co. versed with number
of st. James politicians says there is con-
siderable talk of the formation Of fusion
nakpt III that parish next spring. composed
III part OF the following candidates: For
District Judge, Hon. Jno A. Cheeyers, the
present incumbent: fer District Attorney,
}. l.. Gaudct, Esq: for State Senator, Mr.
Edward Scannel!; fer Representative, Hon.
Richard Simmps, the present Hc1,ator: for
Sheriff. Mr.. Victor Miles, who was elected
to that office in 1879 but failed to furnish
bond; for Clerk and Recorder, T. J. IIaiche.
Esq. the present Clerk: the Justices of the
Peace to be equally divided among the Re
plblicans and Democrats, ard Judge J. T.
Gaudet to be supported for election by the
General Assembly IS q Ct:cuit Judge. Il
is anticipated that the coui lination will in
cludc d majority of the Republicans CT the
parish and the Democrats OF what il known
Ms the Ioche faction, who favor the reelec-
ton of Governor IcEnesy. The Dngue or
administration Democrats arc expect
ed to antagonize the mooted ticket and to
lend their support TO any set of Galldl-
dates nominated i'll opposition thereto.
District Attorney E1rhagt Is announced as
an aspirant for the District juagestlip.
while Ascension is likely 10 have & candi-
date for District Attorney IL, the person OF
that popular and successful young lawyer, X.
the near future will no doubt furnish either
confirmation or reputation of these fore
Gusts. ......
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

The Red River and Coast Line Steam
boat Company has applied to District Judge
Blackman for an injunction prohibiting
the government engineers from proceeding
with the construction of the Baily dam at
Alexandria, alleging that it will obstruct
the channel of the river and impede nayi-
CATION.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

Mr.. Hendricks predicted that Kline, the
Democratic nominee, would be elected
Governor of Iowa, and that Ben Butler
will be reelected in Massachusetts. Mr.
kinne was defeated last Tuesday by about
$4,000 majority, and we doubt not Mr..
Butler will suffer like fate next month
Mr.. Hendricks proved as poor a prophet as
some of the enthusiastic Republicans who
were recently foretelling the defeat of
Judge Hoadly i'll Ohio. There are few
more unstable and uncertain stocks than
"political futures"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

70 the st. John Fencing Club of New Or
leans we return thanks for complimentary
tickets to grand musical festival and mil
itary and fencing entertainment to be Civ
en- at the French Opera House, November
and 3, for the benefit of the Dreux monu-
mental fund. The st. John Club is making
sary to erect the Dreux monument, and we
trust the coming entertainments will yield
a handsome addition to the fund The
price of tickets is only so cents each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13
Gen. Ogden's Position.
Circumstances Under Which he will urge
the Nomination of Nichols.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 20, 1883.

circumstances Under Which he will urge
the Nomination Of Nichols.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 20, 1883.
To the Editor Of the Picayune:
have read in your mornings issue the letter
of Gov. Nichols, stating his position and un-
Willingness to go before the Democratic Con-
yention.
In yielding to the urgent solicitations Of
friends from different parts of the State to
allow my name to be used as candidate for
the Governorship of Louisiana fully appre-
ciated the compliments conveyed by their de-
sire that should occupy that exalted position.
In common with Gov, Nichols, cherish the
earnest hope that our State shall be placed in
the hands of those who will administer its af-
fairs for the good of the whole people rather
than for the aggrandizement of the few. The
important question is not whether individuals
shall be rewarded for service rendered on any
particular day any particular occasion. The
present campaign is momentous one, and in
wolves broad issues and vital principles.
Born In Louisiana, reared upon her soil, hav
ing endeavored to yield her my whole duty at
every call, no man can appreciate more than
the proud position which he will hold who shall
be made the standard-bearer of her people in
this contest; but [ have had no aspirations
which are not III accord with the honor and
glory of the State, and the happiness and pros
per1ty of my fellow-citizens, and in consenting
to become candidate these motives. and these
alone have impeKed me. In such contest no
feeling OF personal ambition can stand in the
way of any preference the people may have to
achieve good government. Should it, therefore,
appear, when the convention meets, that a ma
3orlty of the delegates supporting Gov. Nichols
and myself are of opinion that this end can be
best accomplished by his candidacy, l shall
JOIN with them III urging him to accept the
nomination. And trust that he may not then
by any circumstances be debarred from render
ing the State those services which she may de-
mand at his hands. Yours, very respectfully,
FRED. NJ OGDEN
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

An editorial discussion between the
Natchitoches ReUie,y and New Orleans States,
growing out of State politics, assumed such
n personal character that the editors, Mr..
Chas. V. Porter and Maj. H. J. Hearsey,
were on the eve Of fighting duel. Through
the interposition of mutual friends, how
ever, an amicable adjustment of the diff
Guilty was effected, each party withdrawing
the offensive expressions he had used.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

Miss Cora Bourgeois, a left bank belle,
has returned home:from ten days visit to
friends at LabadieyilIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

A railroad to be operated entirely by col
ored people is being built in North Caro-
lima. 1t will be called the Wilmington
Wrightsyille and Onslow road.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13


Sheriff c. G. Duson of st. Landry has
added further lustre to his splendid reputa-
ton as vigorous, brave and efficient
officer. He and two deputies-Messrs.
Hayes and McKnney-foliowed brace of
desperadoes and murderers into Avoyelles
parish, across Red river killing one and
capturing the other after desperate fight
in which thirty nine shots were fired eight
by the fugitives, the balance by their pur-
suers. The murdGrers were known by the
names of Lane and Brown, and their last
crime was the brutal murder of VIM. NJ.
McNeoly, an engineer on the Payne plan
tatior, in ST. Landry. Lane received balls
III the arm and breast from Sheriff Duson's
Winchester rifle and died five minutes
afterward. Before expiring he aeknowl-
edged the murder of McNeely, saying the
latter had ordered him off the premises,
and no man should do that and live. -
Brown was wounded ia one hand with buck
shot. He is now in Jail at Opelousas. A
pistol ball perforated Sheriff Duson's cloth
ing and spent bullet struck him On the
forehead, intt'ctins slight bruise.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

O'Donnell, the slayer of Carey, the Irish
informer, claims that he acted in Glide
Tense i'll killipg.the latter and will be able
to prove as much when brought to trial.
O'Donnell says he did not know who Carey
was until they had conversed some time;
that they quarreled violently and drew re-
volvers simultaneously, O'Donnell getting
first shot by beingGauicker in his aim; that
Carey fell with his weapon in his hand
pointed towards O'Donnell; that Carey's
son was not present, as he has stated, but
that two sailors we're eye-witnesses of the
fight and will testify at the trial, sustaining
the prisoners version of the ARRAY. Gen.
Roger A. Pryor Of New York has been en-
ployed to assist in the defense of O'Donnell
and has expressed the belief that his client
will be acquitted if the trial is impartial.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13

Senator B. w. Marsten of Red River is
proposed and vigorously supported by the
Coushatta Citizen Us candidate for Gov
ernor. Senator Marston is man of in
domltable vigor, unquestionable ability
and integrity, an aggressive anti-monopo-
list and one of the most formidable oppo-
nents of the McEnery regime in the State
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-13
Saturday, October Is, 1883.

A Home Insurance Company has been
Organized at Baton Rouge.
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District Court in St. james.

Synopsis of the Business Disposed Of to
Datc-Rcport of the Grand Jury.
To the kindness of friend we are in
debted for the subjoined report Of the bus
mess transacted during the past week in
the District Court now being held III the
parish of st. James.
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Grain and Provisions at Chicago.

Grain and Provisions at Chicago.
4 CHICAGO. July Irregular wheat was active
but very unsettled and weak; opened the same
as at the closing ON Saturday to lea l4c advance,
declined 2lae, aud closed 2le02lsc under the
closing figures on Change Saturday. Sales
ranged at 99isc0$1 .02 for July, $1.o201o4Ss
for August, S1.O34 oil o6l4 for September.
S1.O501.o7lo for October, ST. l901.07lsc for
November 99lee0$l.O2 for the year; spring.
99c0S1.00l9; winter, Sl.O7la. On call, sales OF
regular 1,05O.ooO bu at ss01c lower.
COrn-Large speculative and good shipping
business, but decidedly weak feeling; opened
l4c lower, declined 2s03c, and closed about the
inside prices. Sales ranged at 1880 asc for
July. 49ss0524c for August, 494 al $40 for
Srtirem0er, 40 052 tee for October. 4604Sc for
ear. On call, sales of l,525,0o0 Du at lea
l. lower.
Oats-Cash frmer. options easier. Sales ranged
at 327sG33sso for July, 29l4029Tsc for Augusr,
year. On call, sales $50, 900 bu at ss a lec lower
Pork was active; opened steady at 2l2O5c
decline on the closing figures on Saturday, but
gradually receded 4UD50c on the whole range,
rallied 50l0c, aud closed steady. Sales ranged
at S15.77ie0l6.lo for July, $160l6.5O for Au-
16.671a for October, Sl4 5014.7O for the year.
On call. sales of $4,000 Drls at . loc higher to
zig lower
Lard was active but Irregular opened 100
i sc higher, but receded 10 a zoe and closed
steady at the decline Sales ranged at 9.150
9.30c for July, 935 90 81 loc for August, 9421a0
9.62loc for September, 9.42loc for October,
els 99.1742c for November, $500. O7l2c for
the year On call, sales of %, 600 bfIs; unchang-
ed to OF l2c lower.
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COMMERCE..
Review OF the Local Grain, Produce, and
Provision Markets

INDIANAPOLIS, July g.
The general merchandise markets open quiet
md few points of interest are noticeable. In
most lines of goods there is a steadiness Of
prices which indicates that the markets are
healthy in tone, and that aside from the grain
aad provision markets prices are firm. With
continued reports Of good crops In prospect
there is a growing confidence with business NJ n
that we are to have an early and large fail trade
The New York Shipping List Of the 3Oth says
by reason OF the unsatisfactory result of the
regular spring season 1t had generally been ex-
pected that the simmer traffic would be larger
than usual; but thus far the expectation has not
been realized. Business is characterized by the
saine marked conservatism that was 30 con
spicuOus during the spring nthR, there
being general disposition 10 defer all
transactions not inperaiivcv necessary until
frer the new tariff goes into Hperatl on, when
anme definite idea can he fOrme'l TO the effect
he change in antics Is hRely To have upon
sluee. As tho new law becomes operative on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-03

NEW YORK, July 2.-The exports Of do
nestle bottoms for the past week were 3043
packages making Il total of 80, 700 packages for
the expired portion of the year. against 82,943
packages for the corresponding period last year.
and 81 SAL packages for the same time In 1881
There mas been no settled request, but the lrreg-
ular demand by some markets for reassortmeDts
OF summer stuffs, and also for some staples, has
given fair total of sales.
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The exhibit this week is a decidedly unfavora-
he one. both as compared with that of last week
and with that of the corresponding week last
year, the aggregate 1852, 936,223, showing
heavy falling behind of tine aggregate last week
which was 81 ,009, 00S,613. The decrease this
time - not owing along to the falling of in Bos-
TON ana New York, but appears TO be widespread
throughout the country and to indicate a Sc
Tlous failing of of legitimate trade.
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Monday next, this restraining influence may be
said to have reach its limit, though some little
time will be necessary for the REIMBURSEMENT OF
the machinery of trade TO the new order CT
things. The present indications are that the
crops, as "A whole throughout the country, VIII
be such as will insure tina bssis Of a prosperous
season for trade during tho autumn; the imam
cal sky ia unclOuded, Notwithstanding the ac-
cumuation of the unpopular silver dollars; the
revenue OF the government is ample, and the
country IS making steady progress in all that
constitutes material prosperity The price OF
real property, the railroad traffic, the lmmigra-
uon tables, together with the actual doings OF
the business community illustrate this progress.
sangmne in the belief that there will be an i'm
provement before affairs can possibly get worse.
There is II is true, feeling that more goods are
being manufactured in several departments
than can be sold at reasonable profit, but the
wOolen. cotton, iron and other trades have taken
the proper course TO restore prosperity to these
industries by a curtailment of production
GRAIN.
Sick, covers the grain markets. But few
dealers are interested enough to go on Change,
give a Quake ,-like air to the whole proceedings.
The Board of Trade Price current says of wheat
that, locally, our markets are lower and weak
for grades of Mediterranean, but No. 2 red shows
very little change. and is in very fair demand,
especially for milling purposes. Arrivals light,
farmers evidently too busy to haul to market.
Harvesting has begun in this vicinity, and the
farmers are very much encouraged at the yield
Although the stand has been light, yet the heads
are unusually large and long, and the berry Is
fine and plump. Seaboard has again declined
from Z to SIC, and CbicsgO broke off 20 from
the opening We QUO 20:
NO. 1 medtterranean.- .S1UO
No Med1tefranean. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LOO
no. Z fSu, ddck--- -.--------.s.---.-..- 1.OS
Sen,enlber. track ~ 1O4
Corn Generally dull and quiet Sales of
mixed were made on call at 49c. No inquiries
for futures. Offerings scarce and arriva ais light
Markets elsewhere duh and lower. We quote:
~. "hite, 1fhcA'---
1eitOW, Jfuch
aiRh mixed, TRACK -.--..-----.------o
Mixed, track .-.-...--......--.-.-...49
5ounu ear, track.--- ----------------------4
Oats-Lower and dull. Very little demand for
any grade. We quote:
No. white, track OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mixed, track. ...--.--.......-.-.-..3O
Rye-No 9, nothing doing
Bran dull; $10.25 bid; no sellers
GRAIN IN STORE.
June 80, 1883.
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Business of the Clearine-Houses.

BOSTON, July Prom the Post; The fol-
towing table. compiled from special dispatches
TO the Post, from the managers of twenty-seven
leading clearinghouse IN the United States,
gives the clearahces for the week ending June
go. with the percentage Of colnnarison:
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Cotton.

NEW YORK. July 1.-Cotton dun and nominal
at 10 5-160lO9 Ice; futures dan and steady;
july, lO.25c: August, 1886; September,
1O.lSc; Octuber, $3.50; November, 9.S3c; De-
cember, 9.S5c; January, 9.93e; February, 10.03c;
March, 10 lac.
LIVERPOOL, July 2-1:3o P. M-COtton
easier at 51a0 3id: sales. 5000 bales; speeula-
lion and export, 1000 bales; American, $500
bales American lard, sos Cd.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK
Designated United States Depository,
Corner Room, Odd-fellows Hall
Theo. P. Haughey, Pres't. H Latham. Cash'r
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
FINANCE.

INDIANAPoLIs, July ..
Business with local bankers Is quietly active
without special feature. Rates are firm at 8
per cent. We quote exchange at 2515oc pre-
MUM bid, the latter for New York.
The New York Money Market-Stock Trans
acknowledging Prices of Government So
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of General Stocks.
NEW YORK. July 1.-Money 2ls99 per CENT;
elosed at gig per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 406 per cent.
Governments firm.
Railroads bonds steady.
State securities dun.
The stock market was very dull to-day, and
the net results of tho days business was frac-
tional decline from the prices on Saturday night.
The transactions al the Stock Exchange to-day
aggregated $1,000 shares. "a follows: Della
ware. Laekawanna & Western 1000, Denver
5000, New Jersey Central 5000, Reading g.
900, Milwaukee & st. Paul 5000, Union Pa
cific 5000.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
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Elsewhere.

NEW YORK. July 1.-Beeves-- Receipts for
the past two days, $3.50; making IL, $40 for the
past week. prime steers shade frmer lower
grades easier; light Texas steers sold at S505 %
SO cwt2 i've weight common o. m to choice
tops sold at So 069O; fat bulls sud at 81 rs a
5; exporters used 80 carloads Foreign ship
ending with saturday were 2,4s6 live cattle,
,445 live sheep 6,032 quarters OF beef, 601 car
cases OF mutton.
Sheen and Lambs-Receiuts for the mast two
days, 1900; making 49, 500 FOR the past week
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SWIFTS SPECIFIC

is HOb n VI nctchcct buh 10 a. iOfcidtiOh
through the instinct of the untntored savage
and is a complete antidote to all xmas of Blood
Poison and Skin Huinor
Swift's Specific has cured mo of Scrofula,
which is hereditary in my family. | have suf-
fered with IL for many years, and have tried q
great many physicians ana all sorts OF treat
ment, but to no purpose; ana when | began to
take Swift's Specific was in horrible condi-
ton; but. thanks to this great remedy. am rid
of the disease. There Is no doubt that It is the
greatest medicine in existence, and hope any
who doubt will write to me-
e. G. HAYES, JR,,
Clarksville, Ga,
After suffering twenty five years with a pain
fu Dry letter. and trying many physicians,
was at last relieved by the of Swift's Specific
and / cheerfully commend it to all similarly
afflicted. Rev. /. r. BRANHAM,
Macon, Ga.
$1,000 Reward
Will be paid to any chemist who will find, on
analysis of 100 bottles of 8. 8. s.. one particle of
mercury, iodide potassium, or any mineral sub
stance
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO..
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
Write for the little book which will be
mailed free.
Price, Small size. 81 per bottle. Large size
tholdinR double quantity, $1.75 per bottle. All
druggists sell it.
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LONDON July 1.-Railroad honds-Pennsyl-
vaniaCenera cola; New York Central, 1924;
Reading, 1899. ..
PARIS, July 1,-Rentes. T9i zoe.
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LEWIS SHEPHERD, era Worthwhile. Montsom-
cry county, took Browns Iron Bitters success
fully for Impurities of the blood and nervous
ness.
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A POSITIVE CURE FOB


tarrhal virus causing healthy secretons Ii alitvs
Inflammation, protects the membranal inags of tho
head from additional colds completely heals the sores
and restores the sense Of taste and smell.
Beneficial results are realized by few applications
A thorough treatment will cure. Uneqqa.ed for
colds IN the head Agreeable SEMI for circa-
cular. sold by druggists. By mail 'oc a Package
ELYs' CREAM BALM CO., osweso. NY.
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HAY FEVER.

My brother Myron
and myself were both
cured, to all appear
ances, Of Catarrh and
Hay Fever last July
and August. Up 10
this date, December rs,
neither have had any
return Of these troubles
Ely'B Cream Balm was
the medicine used.
GABRIEL FERRIS.
Spencer, Togo Co.,
New York.
Apply by tho little
finger into the nostriis.
by absorption 1t eff
fcctnally cleahses tho
nasal passages OF ca
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HOGS. Receipts, 465; shipments, Sc. Quality
fair The market was active. but little doing
tor want of stock. Packers buying everything
straight at So 1O06i7l9; closing quiet.
SHEEP.-The offerings are very light, hardly
enonsh to make q market. Eastern advises are
lower on the common grades and steady on
good.
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Wheat.l Corn. / Oats. Rye.
Elevator A.. 43, ZOO $4,000 10000 1900
Elevator B.. 42,3d0 $500 $4,000 10000
Capt'l El'vat'rl $4,000 5000 .-..... E. .--...-..
West Elevat'r.l 45,100I 17,4oO ....- 1900
Elevator E. .--...--. ...-.-.. 1l,00Ol ....-..
-
Total 1850. 143, 100 900 36,9oo 1900
Corresp'g day
last year $4,000 AZ, 900 1000 1000