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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

BALL AT GRANGE HALL.-The ball p;yer
at Grange Hall, in the upper portion of the
sixth Justice ward of this parish, THURSDAY
night, April "a, under the auspices and
management of a committee of young men
residing on the left bank of the river. was
very enjoyable entertainment, as will he
attested by all who were so fortunate as n
ae1end. Music for the occasion was SUD-
piled by the Poche String Band, from Col
iege Point, and it was of a character ca
inspiring that at least one of the guests who
was supposed to have long since abandoned
all desire for such amusement, took mart
IN an old-fashioned reel and exhibited de-
gree OF sprightiiness ana agility that would
nave done him credit twenty-five wears 400
Refreshments were provided by the ar
rangement committee and this feature of
The entertainment was quite as satisfactory
us the others. Dancing was continued nm
til 8 O'Clock in the morning. and even at
that late hour the pleasure seekers were 10th
TO separate. Among the guests in attend
ance were Misses Lucille Braud, Cora and
Azeila Bourgeois, Cecile Liyauda;s. ida
Hills, Evella Marchand aud sisters, NJ.
daudln, the daughters Of Mr.. Jno. D. Can
1ey' the Misses Terrio and Gaudin, Mrs.
D. Bourgeois Mrs. V. ATirre, Mrs, A. +.
Landry, Mrs. S. ]. Boote and husband,
Mrs. ). c. Green and husband, NJ. and
Mrs. Filleneuve, Mrs. j. D. Turner, Mrs.
Ihloodaux, Messrs. Dr.. A. c.. Love, Zen
Gibson, Jno. D. Cantey, Henry c. Bsaud.
II. D. Percy, R. l.. Hanson, C. N. Locke,
Willie Stevenson, R. T. Hart, L. ". ar1ni-
tage, L. G. Terrell, R. W. Iaslley, W. I. C.
Ellis, J. W. Gleason, Louis Terrio, Chas. A.
Maurin, Jno. F. Tcrrio Ameaee Braud,
W. D. Park, Henry Comstock, Fernand
Richard, 1heo. Reboul, E. N. Gray, and
Others whose names we did not learn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

3Ass -
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.-AtP Phoenix
Hall, Thursday night, the 8th inst, the
Donaldsonville Dramatic and Social Club
viii give dramatic entertainment which
IS TO conclude with their first anniversary
ball. This club has given number of
entertainments during the past year which
have all been conducted in q genteel, bust
ness like and satisfactory manner, rejecting
credit upon its enterprising members, who
seem to have ingratiated themselves into
the good graces of the public. Taking
the past asa criterion it is safe to conclude
that their forthcoming performance will
be equally as successful as its predecessors.
Below will be found the
PROGRAMME:
0verture-Piano and Cornet Mrs. II. A. Gau-
det and5John I. Terrio.
Song-The Grave on the Heath. .Hy, Coinstock
Comedy Farce n two Eggri acts, entitled-OUR
M. oa@ysf. Professor Of music e Gafoiiass S'1l0
Joseph Mr.. Grnstys servant in love e. with ' =
Francis. servant to Mr.. Meek, in love with
Julia, ..........J.E II. Blum
Benjamin, Schonherg's coachman, in love
with Rose:.--.. .,......:... Emile Levy
Adolphus, Manr1n's coachfnan, in love with
Adelaide, Geo. Richard
Caroline, her daughter with rom a. hela'n
Julia COX e IL orustys, by e means 1eas'
Sarah. { Miss L. Richard
Rose, -. Servants. Miss l.. Israel
Adelaide, } Miss B. Levy
Recltatlon-The Maniac. .......- Miss Be- Tobias
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03
F1REMEN's CE1EBRAr1os.-Tb

FIREMEN's CELEBRAT1oE.-The pro.
gramme of the fremen's anniversary eel.
ebration to occur on the second Sunday Of
May is now complete. The parade is to
take place during the afternoon, as usual,
the procession forming on the public
square at 2:30 P. M, and moving at
3 o'clock over the route advertised in
another column. The marshals selected
are as follows:
Grand Marshal. r. N. Sims; Aids. Mike
werner. Ben. Gibson. Thos. O'Malley. G. Feitel.
Ill. Tobias = : 0A'e''
~ arshals Of Phoenix Fire Co., J. J. Lafareue
L. klOpman, Jos. Gondran, Jr.
Marshals OF Ascension Hook and Ladder Co..
camllle Mollere Aids, Jno. 7. Nolan, Y. Marin.
Marshals of Phoenix Hose Co., Louis a. Man
Tin. SIM Braud, David |. Israel. -
After the parade the firemen and their
invited guests will dine at their respective
halls. e. Phoenix Fire and Hose Com
panies, with their guests, at Phoenix Hall,
ana Ascension Hook and Ladder and Bab-
COCK Companies, with their guests, at Hook
and Ladder Hall. The honorary members
OF all these organizations are expected to
participate in the festivities. Phoenix has
extended invitations to three New Orleans
Companies, Mississippi 2, Trad Ferry 70 and
-, and also to Pioneer1 of Napoleon
vllle and Union l of Plaquemine, while the
Hooks have invited jefferson % of New Or
leans and Hope Hook and Ladder of PLAQUE
mime. The celebration will conclude at
night with iremen's ball at Phoenix Hall
which promises to be brilliant affair.
Our OF the most interesting events of the
DAY WILL be the christening of the apparatus
OF the Babcock Company, will take place
oe1ofe the parade. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Klop-
man have been selected as sponsors, and
the beautiful name of Vesta will be bestowad
upon the apparatus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

We made mistake last week in report
ing that Hon. Jno. S. BiIliu had been
elected District Attorney over Mr.. E. A. o.
Sullivan i'll the twentieth judicial district.
Mr.. Billiu was not candidate for the
position with his own consent and although
a large majority of the vote of Assumption
was cast in his favor, the larger majority
which Mr.. O'Sullivan received in Lafour-
che secured the reelection of the latter
gentleman. Had Mr.. Billiu permitted his
friends to vote for him in his own parish,
he would have been elected by majority
equal to that by which Judge Taylor Beat
tie defeated Judge Knobloch.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Mr.. ]. Y. Gilmore, editor of the New
Iberia sugas,-Boacl, has been chosen Secre-
tary of the Louisiana Sugar Planters AS
eociation, and no moro appropriate selec-
ton could have been made. We doubt If
there is man in the State better posted
upon the subject of our sugar interests than
Mr.. Gilmore.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

The sixth annual session of the Louisiana
State Medical Society will be held in Baton
Rouge during the current month, opening
ON Wednesday, the 21st inst, at IL NJ.
Business of much importance is to be trans
acted, and large attendance of the med
ical fraternity is hoped for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

experienced Is the result of Impoverished blood
and consequent enfeebled vitality. Ayers Sar-
saparilla feeds and enriches the blood, increases
the appetite, and promotes digestion of the
food and the assimilation of its strengthening
qualities. The system beng thus lnylgorated
the feeling rapidly changes to a grateful sense
of strength and energy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

The Iberville South reports eleven cases
OF small pox under the treatment IN the
town of Plaquemins. Several cases have
also appeared on Mr.. E. M. Lefebvre's
plantation, three miles above Plaquemine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Reaaaember Gondran a. Sons fine gift to
every purchaser of goods to the amount of
IS. The wonderful 4oo-day clock will be
drawn next month. Be sure to procure
tickets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Providence Steam Fire Company No.
OF Providence, La, celebrated its twelfth
anniversary on the LIST inst, by most en-
joyable ball and picnic, and the CHIEF was
complimented by the receipt of cordial
invitation to participate in the festivities.
we are indebted for this courtesy to Mr..
Chas. r. Egelly, chairman of the commit
tee of arrangements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

ACoLoRED CHILD KILLED. j Last We'd
nesday eEeniEg, Ut half past 8 O'Clock, q
little colored girl named Hester Davis,
aged Il years, was fa:.ally shot by Ezekiel
Young, a colored lad Of about the Same
age, the weapon used being toy pistol.
The af:lir occurred at what is known lis
the Marchand settlement, on the left bank of
the river, in this parish, nearly four miles
below Donaldsonville, and the circum-
stances are thus related by Anthony Pack,
the colored Constable of the sixth Justice
ward: was sitting on the steps of JUS
tice James house. I saw crowd of COL
ored children near me playing and saw
Ezekiel Young with toy pistol in his hand
pointing directly at Hester Davis. / think
the pistol did not go off that time, but
snapped; then heard the report and saw
deceased throw her hands to her chest and
run inside her grandmothers yard, where
she fell, and running up to her, I found her
dying. I heard no Guarreling and can't
say whether the shooting was accidental or
Intentional" Thos. Walker, another col
ored man, testified to the same effect, say
ing: 81 saw crowd of children near me
playing and heard one say, Leave me
alone,' and turning, I saw that it was Hes
ter Davis who had spoken to Ezekiel Young
because he was pointing toy pistol at her.
My attention being diverted to some Ital-
ians, / soon heard the report of pistol
and looking around, saw deceased running
in her grandmother's house, and following
her, found her dying on the ground where
she had fallen" Coroner Dutfel held IN
inquest next day and found that the bullet
shattered the third rib on the left side
near the sternum, penetrating and passing
through the aorta as it emerges from the
heart, causing hemorrhage and death"
The unfortunate boy who fred the fatal
shot is in prison awaiting the action of our
judicial authorities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03
HOTEL ARRIVAL 6
At the Town of DonaidsonyiiIe for the Wee
Ending Yesterc}ay

LEE-Louis W. Barelett. C. Jaubert C. Jau-
froId, 6. q. Dwyer. Robt. Bovant, Jacob Mas,
Cohn, New Orleans; Joe Mendelsohn, Baton
Rouge;.y A: Eckes, Dayton, Ohio; f. B. Jones,
Louisville, Ky.
.PEEP-O- DAY-A. Mirachler Iberville: H.
". Allen. Baton Rouge; Geo. E. Locaze, Mo-;
Il. M. Sonday, G. Grenberg. New Orleans; Chas
Stephenson, st. James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Largest assortment of silk mitts, para
soils. fine fans and stockings at Gondran &
Sons popular Blue Store. Come and see.
No trouble to show goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

=, Ayers Cathartic Pills are the best medicine
the stomach and bowels. Gentle. yet thorough, in
their action, they cure constipation. stimu-
late the digestive organs and the appetite. and
cleanse, build UP, and strengthen the system.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Ayers Pills contain no croton nil c.1,,,o, -
mineral: They are compounded of pure yeee-
saple extracts, which have positive virtues and
always cure, where cure is possible,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03
Saturday, May 8, 1884.

The General Assembly of Louisiana be-
gins its regular biennial at Baton Rouge on
the second Monday of May.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-03

Regeneration for Enfeebsed yyssems.
Suffering from general want of tone, and
its usual concomitants, dyspepsia and
nervousness, is seldom derivable from the
use Of nourishing diet and stimuli of
appetite, unaided. A medicine that win
effect removal of the specific obstacle to
renewed health and vigor. that is q genuine
corrective, is the real need. It is the pos
session of this grand requirement which
makes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters so
effective as an invigorant. For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-11
MODJESKA'S MOTLEY CROWD.

It is an open question whether
actresses are socially gaining or log
ing ground in New York. The gems
eral rule is that, il they are we'll be-
haved, they can go wherever women
OF corresponding mental and personal
qualities are welcome. Modiesks is
an instance of an actress unscsnda-
l!zsd and respected. But it was a
curious reception, nevertheless. which
she gave the other night. There vas
the most curious mixture OF artists,
aesthetics, dudes, theatrical people
and fashionable men and women.
congressman and singers The e the
tic cult was represented by band OF
weird sisters in clinging gowns, en-
blazoned 10 one case with the sym
bolic sunfower. a fair pianist, with
her curling, dark hair cut short, ap-
peared in a blue plush robe, with
bands of white lace at the neck and
sleeves, the dress cut as scrimpy as
was the fashion at the cultivated
court OF the Empress Josephine. The
hostess has. however, rejected the
aesthetic tendencies in dress which
she was beginning to affect, and ap-
| peared in an ultra-fsshionabla gown
from Paris Clara Belle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-11
THE DREAM AMENDED.

Tennyson in the "Dream of Fair
Women" edition OF 1858. made
Iphigenia say:
The tall masts quiver'd as they lay
sfost,
The temples and the people, and the
shore:
One drew sharp knife thro' my tender
throat
Slowly snd-Eothing more.
Whereat the critic of the Quarter
ly Review for April. 1888. exclaims,
What touching sim plicisyI What
pathetic resignationl He cut my
throat--nothing more! Oae might,
indeed. asg: What more she would
have?" For many years the poet left
the lines as they were frs. printed
now, as every one knows, they stand
thus:
The high masts ficker'd as they lay
sfost;
The crowds, the temples waver'd, and
the shore;
The bright death quivered at the victims
throat;
Touched: and knew no more.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-11

The very best outward application
that can be used for malignant Car
buncle. or French boil. as it is some
times called. is the following: Weed
SCOT 1.-TWO ounces). sour yeast batter.
Venice turpentine, fine salt, CASTLE
soap, and the yolk OF three eggs;
mix up into paste, and apply In re-
newed quantities three times day.
A learned doctor speaking on heart
troubles says: "Persons often trouble
themselves usele.sly about having
disease of the heart or lungs, because
they have pains theresbouts. These
are good signs, generally, as showing
that the pains are external to the or
gans, for there can be no pain where
there are no nerves. The fact is, the
most certainly fatal affections OF THESE
organs give no note of warning by
pains until within the last brief hours
of life.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-11
A CLEAR HEAD.

some year ago = was induced to'try AYERS
PILLS as remedy for Indigestion, Con.
stipation, and Headache, from which ]
had long been great sufferer. Commenc
ing with dose of five Pills, l found their
action easy, and obtained prompt relief. In
continuing their use, single Pill taken
after dinner, daily, mas been all the medi-
cine l have required. AYERS PILLS have
kept my system regular and my head clear,
and benefited me more than all the medi
cines ever before tried Every person SIM
ilarly afflicted should know their value.
i52 State ST., Chicago, June 6, 1882.
NJ. Y. WATSON"
For all diseases of the stomach and bowels,
try AYERS Pills.
-. rARED BY
r.J.C.Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-11
DOM EsTIC DAsHES.

An offensive breath. caused by foul
teeth, may be alleviated by chewi G
q very small piece OF sweet flag root.
Il acts chemically on the teeth. Do
not swallow too much if any OF it.
There are two limitations OF butter
made and sold largely in New York
City - Oleomargarine, made from
tallow. and Butterine composed of
one-fourth genuine butter and three.
fonrths deodorized lard.
The following ia a receipt for max.
ing a very fine dark. cheap writing
ink: One ounce extract OF logwood
dissolved in two quarts of boiling
water. When we'll dissolved add one
drachm OF yellow b:cromate of pot
ash.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02

This evening Flockton and Ed wards
will present the new Flying Dutch
man." dramatization of the popular
but weird legend Of that name. The
play is excellent, and the interest in the
plot Is sustained until that close, while
the veil Of mystery surrounding the
principal character is not lifted until
the last act. Mr.. G. P. Flockton, Us
Vanderdecken," the principal charac-
ter, is very effective, possessing rs he
does commanding presence, good
voice, and a manner and countenance
perfectly suited 10 she mysterious part
he assumes The entire company IL ex-
cellent, and every character is we'll sus
tained. They bring their own scenery,
which was painted expressly for this
play.
Saturday night George H. Adams
will appear with his unrivaled "Hump.
ty Dunptv Company" under the man
agement of Adam Forepaugh. Adams
is the funniest clown now living,
and keeps the audience In roar of
laughter from the beginning OF the per-
formance to its close.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
HDrlug

Is to many the most beautiful season
of the year, but to others it brings
trouble in the shape of eruptions,
blotches, ulcers, itchings. etc. We
offer to all such the only purely vege.
table, reliable and safe remedy to force
out all this poison. 1t is natures remedy,
prepared from the roots of the forests,
and nothing in its composition comes
from the apothecary or chemists shop.
DO not take Mercury and Potash mix
lures for there complaints, for they are
as bad or worse than the diseases
Swift's Specific roots out the poison and
eliminates it through the pores of the
skin.
Mr.. b. w. Collier, Indian Springs,
Ga, says: For ton or twelve years I
had an ugly eating sore on my face
which has been entirely cured by Swift's
Specific, not even leaving scar to mark
the place"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
Baptssm This Evening.

The Rev. II. B. Wharton will preach
this evening, and every evening during
this week. and also Sunday evening, at
the Second Baptist church. There was
a very interesting meeting held last
evening, at which number of candi-
dates made confession Of faith, and
some ten or twelve will be baptized this
evening. In consequence of the bap-
tism, the meeting will be held in the
main body of the church. Mr.. Wharton
will positively speak for the last time
In this church, for at least some mOnths,
on Sabbath evening, and those who
wish to hear him should not miss tho
during the week, or on the
last evening, when there will be others
biptised.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
Another series Formed.

Baynard's watch club has met with
unprecedented success, the third series
being filed within few names. The
fourth drawings of the first and second
series and the first drawing Of the third
series took place last evening in the
presence of the members of the club.
The club is arranged just like build
ing club, with weekly payments of 81.
each until the shares run out at the ex-
piration of the sixty five weeks. Small
receipts are given to each member, the
rules governing the club being printed
in the first part. Any kind of goods
kept in the store may be taken on the
shares and the same person may take
several shares If desired to obtain u
more valuable article. Members of the
first series have taken shares expecting
to take watches, while others will take
silver tea sets, diamonds, French marble
clocks and other goods to the amount
Of their respective shares.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
Information Wanted,

lf there are any person or persons llv
ing In this or any other city or place
who may know anything about any
money or real estate of any kind be.
longing to Mrs. Eliza Ann Riggs, infOr.
nation will be thankfully received Of
the same by her law guardian, who
was appointed by the Court of Chan
cery March 3Oth, 1883. She has pen.
sion Of 500 year, which is duly appro-
priated 10 her support quarterly. Being
Of unsound mind she has from time to
time promised . certain young man
that he would be we'll off when he
should become of age. Now, l would
be very glad TO aid said young man II
he can figure up q fortune out of $500 or
800, which she received from the Gov
ernment in 1870, and put into dilapi.
d ted old house, 800 East 11th street,
and which was sold at Sheriff's sale
some five or six years ago for debt.
Now, after being Ted and clothed out OF
$24 for every three months, should
like to see him.
There are very few people living in
the southwestern part of the city but
know that have taken care Of her for
nearly eighteen years, and l am about
sick and tired Of this harrangue. IL
John will work for his money as have
worked for my living, he will find 1t
more to his credit.
Since was eight years old lam not
ashamed of anything have ever done.
l have supported my family honestly
and respt ctably. defy any one to
say otherwise, and rs | have no need to
wear cl0aks or shams | warn him
against further insult to my family in
any way. He says that he never in
tends TO work at the tap Of the bell.
Well, I do, and have never found II
any disgrace, but an honor. Imaginary
fortunes are like the will-o'-the. wisp,
hard to catch. H. j. s.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
A FINE BUILDING.
WEIGH, Sharp 4 C~'s Now Store ON
Esst Fourth Street.

The new building at No. 2O4 East
Fourth street, recently purchased by
Welch, Sharp & Co., and which they
have fitted up for the purpose of con.
ducting their large and increasing gro
Gerry and commission business, il one OF
the finest in the city. 1t seemed almost
bold venture to remove from their es.
tabllshed place on King street below
Fourth, TO new situation, and that
over square from the market, but thus
far the result has exceeded their expec.
tations, and last Saturday was one OF
the busiest days they have ever had
since the existence of the firm.
The salesrOom on the first door Is largs,
and commodious, well lighted and fitted
up In neat and attractive style. The
business office IL in The front ofthe store
and to the left of the entrance, and in
the rear of that, on the same side, is a
large counter extending to the back of
the store,
Back Of the counter is a large upright
case extending TO the ceiling filled with
canned goods, pickles, fancy soaps
and other articles, while Immediately
under this are number of small draw
ers for spices, etc. Then come two
rows of bins, the first Of which Is used
for cOffees and sugars, and the lower
row, which is next to the floor, tor
dried fruits.
The arrangement of the store room
is excellent, and while the show case,
drawers and bins occupy but small
space, they are capable of holding a
large amount of goods.
The second and third floors are used
for storing gods, and are reached by
means of a broad stairway, while the
goods are taken up or brought down on
an improved elevator, worked by an
ingenious arrangement, on the west
side of the building.
The carpenter work was done by
James M. Records, the painting by
Grant, and the graining by Captain
Smith, and each is done In workmanlike
manner.
The firm have laid in large and fresh
stock of first class groceries, and are
now prepared to meet any demand that
may be made upon them either by
wholesale or retail customers. They al
80 sell country produce on commission,
and their strict attention to each branch
Of their business Is sure guarantee
that the success which has attended
them in the past, will be more than
doubled in the future.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-02
A White Swan khOl.

A large and handsome white swan
was shot on last Monday afternoon on
the banks of the Cblistiana creek,
about mile and q half below New
port, by G. s. Sheldon, farmer re-
siding in the vicinity. For several
days three of these birds had been
in the vicinity, but all efforts 10 cap
ture them proved fruitless until Mr..
Sheldon succeeded in bringing one of
them d)wn. They are not often seen In
these parts, consequently they are quite
a curiosity. The one sho. measures 4
feet 4 inches from tip of bill to tail,
while from the tip of its wings it mea'
sures I feet inch.