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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Our young friend VIII S. Mavor, tired OF
waiting for some steamboat to turn up on
which he might find immediate employ
ment, has gone over to the Bocage planta-
ton, where he will aid his friends, the Kel-
Iy Bros, in taking of their rice crop.
Take care, fair danes of the other side of
the river! Billy's captivating chap, but just
as soon as the expected call and whistle is
heard, he'll take s.water in his " again.
a. M. s. of C. G. Tom Cook is in pos
session of pocket knife left behind by
one of the thieves who got into Mrs. De-
hons store the othef night. Tom says that
he is ready to make aswap-the knife f9r the
goods taken-o if the owner will send hls
address and wait awhile that the knife will
be sent by some trusty messenger. Inc
owner had better wait, and probably Tom
will go himself and take the Cofield guns
along too.
The act of incorporation of the Ascension
Branch Of the Sugar Planters Association
of Louisiana was signed and passed on the
14th inst, before R. McCulloh, Notary
Public. and sent to the District Attorney q
few days later for his approval. A printed
COPY of the proceedings of the last meeting
has been sent us, for which We extend
thanks. The Association is in good con-
dition financially and otherwise, and blds
fair to be able to do much i4 the interest OF
sugar and the protection OF our sevees II
Guided in its objects.
Shedrack Taylor, alias Chas. Williams
and Henry Williams we're taken IN charge
nv Constable Sye Carroll on Thursday
NIGHT. last at about IL O'Clock, under tne
charge Of being suspicious characters
when arrested the men were asleep undel
.,,a trees on the slevee opposite Mr.. Red
d;noton,s saloon. These men had Deer
sean about town for one or two days ane
s,otted by the Constable. It would pc wei wen.
sp ;au IL the several thefts that have peer
ln AZ recently, for the town omce =
- Laan their weather eyes open anu y
=. ..,aEa arrests of all suspicious or vaeaho..ss
i inaI characters. The late happenings WI
Lar them oi1t in this, and It II peIseI !
20. s.,ch pefsous, Immediately OF Fsacn
:..o. here nrove who they are, whore tI In.
a,ad what their occupations may ", I 10.
a. anu n,,r the risk of having the residents los,
their properly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

ANNUAL ELECTION. Blue Bucket Fire
Company of Donaldsonville held its annual
election of officers Saturday evening be-
fore last and the following is list of the
excellent selections made.
President Emanuel Bercier;
Vice President Madison Carroll, Jr.;
Financial Seeretary-Jos. A. Duffel;
Recording Secretary-Walter Martin;
Treasurer-Eugene Co1Wart;
Foreman-Edgar Fernandez;
First Assistant-Paul Landry;
Second Assistant-Frank Armand.
In most eases the elections were made by
reclamation, but it took some eighty ballots
to determine the choice of First Assistant
Foreman, the vote being tie each time
until the last ballot. The Blue Bucket Or
ganization is in a furnishing financial con-
dition and holds high rank among the per-
manent local associations.
Hon. John A. Cheevers was in town
Monday and Tuesday. The Judge was on a
flying business trip and only looked in on
us to say howdy" and good bye. He has
interested himself with one or two citizens
of the parish to obtain pardon for
| Thomas Ryan, who in June, 1878, was
convicted of the killing of one Evans in
| Donaldsonville. The deed was done under
the influence ofliauor and, it is understood,
with some provocation. The petition to the
Governor will be numerously signed and
accompanied by certificate from Mr.. James,
| lessee of the Penitentiary, of Ryan's pesfect
! behavior during his confinement. Since
| being prisoner, the petitioner for pardon
| has had many opportunities of escape, OF
| which he has refused to avail himself. The
| attorneys who represented him during his
trial in conjunction with Judge Cheevers
| were Judge Augustin and our former fellow
| townsman John H. Ilsley, Esq.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
DONALDsONVIILE. la.
Saturday, August 23, 1884.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

District Attorney Gaudet is in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

at prices that will compare favoraably with
Der viii do we'll to apply at the Brand mill
before purchasing elsewhere. Post-ottice adj
dress: Box 81, Donaldsonyille, La.
WIDOW SIMON BRAUD.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
BI4 FINE AT G.fMD EN.
Sietson a EIIison's CanDery and
Charles w. Lords store burned.

SietsOn a EIIison's Cannery and
Charles W. Lords store Burned.
special Currespol dence Of Gazette and journal.
DOVER, June %. "A large fire occurred
TO day at Camden, between 10 aud IL
O'Clock IN 1t originated in Stetson &
Rllison's canning establishment One OF
the employees unscrewed a gasoline lamp,
to fix it, when the gas escaped and
ignited from the fire which WAS in the
building. The factory WAS brick but the
fire spread rapidly and the whole build
lug was soon in flames.
A store adjoining the factory, owned
by C. W. Lord, and used as a hardware
store was also consumed with nea ly all
of Its contents. Mr.. Lord had just gotten
in new stock OF goods which WAS on the
second floor, and as the flames made such
rapid headway they were unable to save
them.
William Bllison's house, which was
only short distance from the factory, W az
consumed, but he was fortunate enough
to save nearly all OF his furniture. The
furniture WAS nearly new and was con
sidersbly damaged. The dwelling waf
brick.
The firm of Stetson Il Ellison had ii
the factory about 100 barrels of sugar
and out OF the number only rs barrel;
were saved. They also lost large lOt
of cans, but no canned fruit.
The ho el just across the street and 6
drng store on the south corner of the
street were damaged to some extent. The
heat was intense. The wind blew hard,
sending the sparks all over the town.
The Robbins Hose Co., of this plsc'
went over and did good work. The
factory was insured, SIS was also th'
dwelling and store.
Mr.. Lords loss, ,however,is very heavy
as his insurance is not enough to cover 1t
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
.,,u,,,,ea "a west Point.

Willis Cheyney who was appointed to
Delgware's vacant nadstship st the West
Point military academy by Congressman
lore after passing competitive mental
and a physical examination was admitted
to that institution, on NJ ,ndey. lIereported
at the academy on the 10th inst. aud
after passing a physical examination wac
examined in the reqnisile branches OF
Study and passed, receiving high mark,
A class numbering about70 out of over loV
applicants passed at the same time, the
others being turi.ed down. The members
of the olass were admitted IS cadets st
once aud placed under the discipline Of
the academy. MIR. Cheyney before receiv'
his appointment was an accountant in the
Wilmington Malleable Iron Works and be
ia the first candidate from Delaware who
has passed the examination for admission
| iii a number OF years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
Gai.,s MaFaess.

West 9aInADELPHlA STOCK YARDS, Jur q
Z}-CattlC in fair demand; receipts, 8, 100 head
pime 7sa7tze; good s7sale; medium, G1zae11c.;
Sheep, market aori e receipts, L, 600 head:
urine, fa5iae.; good, 4'sai5sc.; medium,
3%al1Sc.; common, 2Ma3lzc lants. Sxa7Lc.
Hogs, in fair demand receipts, 500J head /:
western selling At 1lzaSc.
Ngw YoRK June 2S.-Beeves- Receipts.
$3.50 head, maKing ll,f0i head for the week.
extremely dull, and abont q c. per lCU pounds
and even the best cattle were fraction lower;
poorest to best naive sfea ara sold A. ss50a .55
per 100 pounds live weight; eig carloads of
Texas do at Sl.25a5.36 and t bulls at S. SOa
j25; exporters used 30 car loads. 'heep-Re-
ceipts, II ,SQu heau, making i2s00 head lor the
week sheep ruled duh at abontformer figures
lau bs were lower an the market closed weak;
extremes s. to $3.50 per lOu pounds for lambs
and iab for sheep; general sales at sl50a5.25
for sheep and iaI 10 lambs. hogs-Reeeipts,
I,b.O bead, making 21.O5j head tor the week;
dun at s1a5 70 per lob pounds tor live hogs and
al Si.sl13 for city dressed.
BUFFALO, n. !, juno % Cattle-Receipts
LOO head; market etive but week and lower;
supply exceeds demand, Offerings OF fair
average Hu1li7y ln lam steers nt from ,lD
to l,5t p,7,S}5 af.9l; do ns s5.10; Illinois
steers, vi nom l,tUl to ltD hs. So 40aS.75;
poor 10 good T Xans fiai.51. stocsers and
ieedets dull ut S3ai fair good native cows.
t3ti2li 0sed We sheep and lambs
tecepts o,l1j head market dull weak and
lower: goad to ohcice Of from 100 to 100 hs,
f}.2ia5 ~; medigM to good, of from 80 to 00
~ 81 iDa4.71; common To fair of from 20 to 81
lbs. S2.75a3.50. Hogs deceiDts, 7,tCJ head;
demand iar; good to choice Workers, IS. 40a5.5J;
butchers grades 81 5Ual 6J.
BALTIMORE, June 23,-Beef cattle market,
fairly active aud prices, in view of improved
quality unchanged /; Very best, 6Aa6Jsc.;
hIst quality, 154a654r.: medium, 4xa5he.;
ordinary, iai3$c. Most sales were from &c.
to SIC. Receipts, ,92S head; sales, Sg6 head.
Swine - air supply and only moderate de-
mand. ReGeipt-, 6,Sli head; quotations, ga
7hc The receipts OF sheep and lambs were
5,51l head quotations, sheep, 3a5c.; lambs,
5a654o
EAST LIBERTY, June 23-Cattle, slow at
last weeks co'ing prices; receipts, 2,4l3 head;
shipments, 2, liz head. Hogs, slow Philadel-
phias, S550A5 81; Workers., ST. l5a530; receipts,
~ head shipments, , 80 head. Sheep, very
slow at last week prices receipts, 2oDhead;
shipments, 65D head,
CHICAGO, June. S.-Hogs-Receipts, 10000
head shipments. 4, ,iD0 head,market steady and
unchanged; rough packing, si,60a5.lu; packing
and sh pnng, Sl.iUa5 40; light Sl.Gla5.25: skips,
S3si6l. te-Receipts, 600 head; ship.
ments, 1000 head; market steady export
grades, sG.iDa6S1; good to choice shipping
ST lUAG.5u: common 10 medium, s5.2na6; grass
reyans, s. h9ai.s ]; corn-fed do, S5a6l0 Sheep
-RecelpIs, 2,2Ud head; shipments, $50 head
MARKET slow inferior to fair, t2.5Oa3. 50 per
cwt.; medium To good, sS75ai.2l; choice to
extra, Si25a5. Tha Liverpool special quotes
Cattle nrm; lest American steers, l5al5Ac.;
dressed sheep steady At l5al7c. for good to
choice.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
MaEr1aass.

ALI.MUSn GREEN st the residence OF the
hrlir's parents, 80 lni5 Washington street, on
ilc 2ith inst 10y ths Rev j, ktcharls Royle,
William stewart Almond and Rachel Alice
GTenn. HOth uf uhs city
COALF -hANsnlp.-At the residence OF the
brides parents, li9S Jefferson street, fhilate-
UFia on ghr Is b ust 10y the Rev. A, Mhnship,
rather ol N bride, assisted hy the Rev &. +.
Turner. John I; toale pf tnlprA, Cecil county,
Md., and Mary v Manshlp
CuAMBtRS-RFNCH.- the residence OF the
bride mother IN tMladelphla, on the lslh lust,
by tile tey. Mr Powers, Z. chambers of Lewes,
'anl -aile heuch.
FLEETWOOD -FLNFTwOoD.-At the NJ. E.
parsonage ia Georgetown, on the llth inst, by
ihe ev, T. " ttwins, Philip ". Fleetwood
and Anuie 4. Fleetwood, both OF sussex county.
Ftl.i -GALLAHtR.-Iu Philadelphia on the 18th
int rs the Rev William Hutton, William ID.
F4ilul krK Mills lancaster county, Pa, ami
llZrc ,i, Gallaher OF Nottingham Chester
rUGil1pElANEY la smyrna, on the l7th
iust by The iIsy. ". Gordon, George w,
Vugr aud Ell Delaney, All u Kent county.
SAINDN S-lU = lSAE At the residence of the
hrile's unthor IA rhiladelnhia, on the 1Tth
inst, b. the Rev. 4. LougacTe, H. Harry
sainohs, formerly of Dover, and Maud IL.
TkII.UR UR.RnriGROCK.-At steelton, Pa, by the
Rey. -. Wolf. samuel A Taylor Of Rising sun,
Md. anil kaye Rothrlck ui Steeltou, Pa.
IGRN ER-t 'kAlG In Chester, on the 22d Inst
10y the Rey. J NJ. Gahle, Thomas Turner and
sarah Louisa craig, both Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
PDHT PENN.


smeaI Correspondence a! Gazette and Jonrnal.
PoRr PENN, June 10 -About one year
ago Port Penn Grange, No 8, decided to
build a hall at Blddle's Corner, on the
road between St. Georges aud odessa. a
piece of ground for the purpose was
donated by Eli Blddle of Salem, N j.
and preparations were made to build ai
once, but from various causes the work
has been delayed unit. this spring
To- day vessel containing the lumbe'
for the hall arrived at Port Penn whar
and the farmers are busy with theil
teams hauling it away. The hall will bt
a two story building, 46 feet long aud
"a feet wide. II will be ready for occupa-
tion sbout August lat. Ill.,
Hay harvest has commenced the eroI
will be- light. Wheat Will be ready to cut
next week. The country is very dry
Scarcely any rain has fallen within 8
month, and young crops are suffering,
especially oats. The storm Of last week
barely laid the dust. ..-
The Thomas Clyde brought an excur-
sion from Wilmington to st. Augustine
Pier, yesterday, and will bring another
excursion to day. The Pier HOte
property has been much improved.
Very few sturgeon have been caught,
80 far, but the prcies are good $3a5 fol
COWS with roes. The roes are made into
| caviar.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
THE TEMrERANOE TICKET
10 be Announced After the Demo-
cratic and Republican Conyen-

10 he Announced After the Demo-
cratic and Republican Gonven-
fIons.
The meeting OF the New Castle county
executive committee of the Delaware
State Temperance Alliance, which was
held in the McClary Building on Satur
day afternoon, was well attended.
After business OF minor Importance
had teen transacted, Henry w. Morrow
moved that temperance legislative
ticket be nominated The question was
discussed by Messrs. Prettyman, Gregg,
Moore, Pnrnsll, Finn, White, Piokels,
Wells, Phillips and Morrow, and the pre-
vailing, sentiment was that some prelimi-
naries should preeede tie making Of the
ticket. ....
Joseph Pyle, Vincent g. Finn, GeoI ge
W. Todd and the Revs. J. l.. Polk and G.
w. Prettyman were appointed COM
mittee to confer with the friends of the
alliance in each OF the hundreds and have
those friends instruct the New Castle
county COMMITTEES a. it's next session as to
the wishes of the temperance people in
| the respective hundreds relative to their
preferences for the legislative candidates
therefrom.
Charles Moore and Dr.. w. Ii Purnell
were appointed to wait on the next cOr
ventions OF the Democratic aud Republi-
can parties.
A resolution offered by DR.. Purnell,
postponiug the nomination of Legislative
candidates until after the Democratic and
Republican conventions and calling tor a
meeting OF the county oommittee as soon
az possible after the said conventions, fol
the pu pose Of taking decisive action, as
| aiopted
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
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THE CORPSE IDENTIEf ED.
Philip Doua herty the Man Found I'm
the BraBdywtne.

hhe DThhay
The oorpse found in the Brandy wine
near Riddles dam, Tuesday afternoon,
has been identified as Philip Doughsrty
OF Bsnoroft's Banks.
DOughsrty WAS last seen alive about 8
O'Clock on Sunday evening. For two
hours prior to that time he and several
companions had been drinking beer over
on the hill upon the north side OF the
creek above Fields' quarry. About 8
O'Clock Dougherty, accompanied by James
Cochran, another man, and two Italians,
started for home. After crossing the
bridge at the quarry, Dougherty
and the Italians parted with their other
companions and, turning to the right,
started toward Bancroft's Banks. Cane
Dellni, one OF the Italians, stated yester-
day that after Cochran and the other
man had departed Dougherty left him
(Dellni) and his Italian companion for
the purpose OF going home. DouRherty
was intoxicated at the time.
Coroner Smith held an inquest yester.
day. The jury rendered verdict OF ao.
oidentsl drowning.
Some persons think the Italians pushed
Dougherty into the stream, but this sup
position has not been verified.
The body had evidently been in the
water for some time, as it was much dis
colorsd aud had begun TO decoml ose
No marks of violence were found, eXuep
severa ,0tatohes OF. 'he head, no doub,
ausni hy the rocks IN the stream.
D- sssed was about 40 years old an6
caves wife and six children, He Wal
regarded as slightly insane, hs having
come time ago ehot at his wife.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
AN EXCLUSION sADDENKD.
Arrangements OF the German
Excursion.

Drowning of One of ftheCOnimttfse Of
Arrangements OF the German
Excursion.
The excursion Of the German societies
of this city reached Augustine Pier on tho
Thomas Clyde at O'Clock Thursday
morning devoid OF incident or accident.
Many amusements were indulged in
during the day until o'clock, when the
scene changed from one of revelry to
sorrow, caused by the drowning of Gus.
tavas Hackbarth, well-known shoe
maker of this city, and one OF the COM
mittee of arrangements.
Hackbarth, accompanied by Joseph
Sell and Charles Yetter went in to bathe
opposite the Pier House. The former
dashed into the stream followed by Sell
and Yelter, who advised him not to 60
out far. He was Needless of their ad vice,
however, and when he reached the snd
Of the pier, suddenly sauk, aud before his
companioi could reach him, went down
the third time.
Many people saw the drowning, eno
| the agony of ths decsased's wiie ano
dang hter who were on the exUutsion Sgt
| indeaoribBble. .""
The drowulng man did not utt,r a
| sound and the cause OF his sudden lc II OF
strength is r mystery. Some say that he
| muss have baen seized with a oramp, but
others SAY, had that baen the case he
would have cried for help. A thorough
aud unsucoessful search was male for the
body by Charles Il. Sparks OF this city
and come Port Penn fishermen. 1t was
undoubtedly carried mp the stream by
| tha swiftly running tide.
Dseaase was As years old, and leaves a
wife, daughter and two sons. His place
OF business was al All French street. He
was member of the German Turner's,
Harigari, Heptssophs and |. o. 0. +. On
the mp trip $37 10 was raised for the
benefit OF the family, and subscriptions
are now being received by Charles fetter
at No. 3l4 Market street.
The body was hiound floating in the
Delaware near Delaware City Sunday
The family of the deceased was imme
diately notified aud Undertaken Palmer
accompanied by the drowned mans sor
aud several OF his friends, went down Oh
LOS p. IN. train. The body was found il
such AL advanced state OF decomposition
that il was decided to bury it at Della
wars City. Deputy Coroner Palmer held
an investigation and gave certificate o
accidental drowning. The remains wer'
quried in the new cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
Anniher Sad browning.

As the skiff Tom aud Joe was return
ing from the Nsw Castle regatta between
aud O'Clock Monday afternoon,
Frank Ii. Carter, aged about 30 and of
No. 2lS Pine street, this city, who was
sitting with his feet lounging over the
edue. Jumped into the water, evidently
feelipe sure he could easily get on board
again, but was drowned. The boat was a
about opposite the new W. &. N.
wharf and the tide carried him
swiftly down. The boat was was
upset in order to stop it; board was
thrown to him, but he could not reach it,
and finally John Tucker swan to him, ou'
too late to catch the poor man VINO SANG
and did not rise. The survivors swan to
the sshors and walked to this city.
Carter was employed in the Pusey \
and two young children; Fishermen 3,
searched for the body, but did not md H.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
A NEWARR DkFALoArI0s.
Brfckyard President Follows the
ExarunIa af Rank ps sestdeufs

Example of Bank Pa estdenfs.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, June 24.-0ur town is in a
great state OF excitement over the
mysterious and unexpec cd departure OF
Joseph Johnson OF this town, with about
IS 900 in his possession. Mr.. johnson
has for some years been president aud
active partner in the Newark Brick
Company, an apparently wealthy and
prosperous organization composed OF
several Newark capitalists.
From what can be learned at this
writing, the Newark Brick Company has
made an assignment to the National Bank
OF Newark, comprising kiln of new
bricks, real estate and all the accessories
of finely appointed yard. The failure
Of the brick company brought with ii
complete surprise, as no one ever thought
financial embarrassment possible. 1t is
generally conceded that the assets wlI
cover the liabilities of the company
The company recently took the CON
tract for grading three of the railroad
sections lately deserted by John Gray.
These sections are just back OF town and
| extend over two miles eastward to Har
mony mills. 1t ia supposed that Jnhn
son had foraseen the utter impossibiity
of completing these sections with any
profit TO himself and has consequently
sbscOnded.
The Nawark Bank cashsd him L check
for 81 700 yesterday morning and he i'n
med,s.eiy deoamped. A friend OF Mr..
Johnson stated to your correspondent las,
-vening that he had received dispatch
from johnson yesterday afternoon to the
effect that he would not return. The
laborers employed under him have beau
lef, unpaid and they threaten immediate
lynching should he return.
Adrian Pitt, professional walker oi
some prominence in sporting circles
passed through this town ou Sunday
evening an ronte Tor San Francisco, Cali
tornia. He was dressed i'll walking
suit, and had started from Nrw York
making 73 miles the first dav out. Ii,
will bs obliged to average so miles day
during the entire trip. His baeker i,
said to be the Sporting Times.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-26
TIE mArEK noMlLaainN.
william q. GiDbons snd Christian
EeblEer sworn IN, IN ucuncra.

FeblEer sworn iu Nv Members.
Water Comm rsiputf William ], Porter
Tuesday rendered tbs vacant posi
tions on the water commission to vii
liam q. Gibbons a1d Christian Frbiger
Mr.. Gibbons is president OF the Pusey
Jones Company, and Mr. FebiRer, who
is now director in the p, W. & B. Rail
road Company, was for several years
chairman of the water committee OF City
Council.
Messrs. Gibbons and Febigsr accepted
the appointments in ths afternoon and at
2.30 o'clock went to the water department
Office where they were sworn in by
Esquire John c. Cole.
A reorganization was effected by
electinR Mr.. Porter president, aud Joseph
A. Bond, at present registrar of the
water department, secretary. The com
mission also adopted the following
resolution
Resoi0ed, That the following portions OF
All ordinance recognizing the Water Depart
ment of the city OF Wilmington, shall be
changed BY striking out that portion of
section the words, ".lhe Council shall, by
ballot, elect the chief engineer of the Water
Department; ;'also by striking ont that portion
OF section 7, relating to the appointment of
water purveyor, the words, "He shall be APP
pointed by the water committees" also, by
striking out that portion of section relating
to the engine men, the words, .'They shall
be appointed by the water committee also
by striking out Of that portion OF section 0,
relating to the registrar OF the Water De-
partment, the words, "Who shall be ap-
pointed by City Council annually by ballot"
The section of the ordinance referring
to the chief engineer provided for his
election in December, but the portion re-
ferriDg to water registrar provided for an
election at the last meeting OF Council in
June. BY reason OF the amendment,
therefore, Council will not elect regis
trsr at this evenings meeting, as had
been contemplated, under the ordinances
which were in force until amended by
the commission.
No further business was transacted at
this meeting, and it was announced this
morning, by Mr.. Porter, that the commits.
sion would take no steps towards secur-
ing active control of the department until
after the decision OF the court of errors
and appeals is announced. The financial
management of the department, mean
while, will doubtless be conducted by
City Council, under the existing ordi-
| nanGes.