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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
EEFORE UNCLE SAM.

James ID. Girtor. who WAS arrested on
the charge OF using the United States mail
for fraudulent purposes, wss taken before
United States Commissioner Beutly yester.
day. but was continued by the defense
until this morning. He is tho man who
advertised for laborers in the eastern pa
pers under the bogus name of Harry Nj or
ton & Co., and who was arrested TUESDAY
morning nv City Marshal Arnold In The
pDst-olllce when he called for his mail.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
DIyORCf. SUIT.

John Grsvilleu Sled petition in the dis
trict court yesterday praying for divorce
with drunkenness, and alleging that she
mis,reated him, They were married in
The state ~ New York on the LIST Of Sep.
TEN Der, 1853 and separated on the 10th oil
January, 1888. He represents in his petit
ton that such thing as living with her is
iu.olerable.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

DISPATCHES from the OHIO valley this
mornius are gloomy indeed. That last
years disasters will be duplicated the most
consergA Tvs admit. and so millions Will go
into the nav OF tle food hend without
even suggestion Of value as 10 the posi-
bility OF prevention of recurrence
merit year Surely the engineering skill Of
to-day can devise Safeguards, aud congress
should vote any amount of money to put
them Ia operation.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
Every smoker should try Little Joker.
WEEKLY MORlUARY REPORT.

WEEKLf WVISIUAN' NErV"''
Nortusrv report for the week ending
February 4:
A. Marsnall: infant; inanition; white;
male: age 10 days.
Edith Annie Russell; sastritis: white,
female; age 2 years.
Charts Farris; cyanosls; Colored; male;
age month.
Michael McGrath; epilepsy; white; male;
age IL years.
Elmer Johnson; pneumonia; white; male;
age % years.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
WAS 1T KIDNAPPING?

From n gentleman who arrived in the
city yesterday from Piano a HERALD re-
porter learned that IA man who claimed 10
be deputy sheriff OF Dallas couniv has ar
rested party and that he got OFF A. this
point with him. Inquiries at the sheriil's
Office were made, but they knew OF no such
an arrest The gentleman who gave the
information is reliable, yet the item failed
To nan ont
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

The fence bill, as finally passed, will be
found In this mornings HERALD. III az
proved by the governor, it becomes q law.
There is no time for such critical examina.
ton Is to justify comments on a measure
80 fraught with good or III to the state; he.
sides an acquaintance with the lease bill. II
passed, is necessary to perfect under
standing Of the effects OF the fence Law.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
A NEW FIRM.

Mes,rs. A. N. Hurst, Of Dallas. and
Gerard Drevfuss OF Shreveport, are going
TO open on Main street. Just east of Doug
lass Bros, about the 2J,h OF this month.
a gents furnishing aud hat house. The
firm will be Hurst & Dreyfuss. Mr.. Hurst
has b, en- with Il. NJ. Kahn d Co., for several
years until recently, when he entered the
employ of Mr.. ReiBhardt. He will leave
for New York In a few dsys.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
Notice.

Notice.
LosevIEw, Feb. 6.-The commission Of
W. p. Cross "a local MANAGER and aren't for
th- Mutusi Sell Endowment and Benevo.
lent Association of America ut Dallas, Tex
az, is hereby revoked, and all person are
hereby notified not TO pay any monies to
him tor this ISOLATION. II. NJ. MACY,
Secretary Mutuni Self Endowment and
Benevolent Association OF America.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

SEVEN mem bers OF tho house, elected to
the forty-eighth congress, have died since
their election. They arc HENDERSON, Ala
bams; CuTr', Iowa; HAsKELL, Kansas; HER.
RON, Lou-ians; Pool. North Carolina;
UpDEoRArF, Ohio, and MAcKgY, OF South
Carolina. Mr.. MAcKEY was the only one
of the seven who lived long enough TO oc'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

WE clip the following from the Fort
Worth G,z itte: "A-Houston Post man,
it seems, wants to be chief commissioner to
the New Orleans expedition. The Pos
may THINK it bts earne the place, and the
laborer truly is worthy OF his hire. But 1t
the Post is dis Interested friend OF Gov.
HRaoR IasLAND. Ma. HAEDENBEooK VII!
withdraw Il favor OF CoLoSEL ELLIOTT"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

ion, 10 50 900. Tho amount appropriated
ny oonero9s 10 pay claims, 81 900, 900. No
claims can hs transferred. Warrants on
the Uui.sd States assistant treasurer 1T
New York, payable to claimants only, will
he RENTED through ths Internal revenue
eollsclora
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

THE memorial OF the Western Associ,fed
Press protesting against the injustice OF The
present postal rates on tbird-class matter,
should receive the earnest at .ention Of con.
gross. The evils complained of are patent,
and the general public arc as much inter
ested IA he Uewspapers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

PREsiDrNT ARTHUg's partal oons do net
bag ut the knees. The explanation is u
kneesy and u" lucrative one-a predispoi
ton on the esdent's part to postpone
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

H. is reported that the residents OF Cum
bernard hill and vicinity propose organic
ing a ire company, and that the old engine
No !, which has given place 10 new one,
will be turned oyer to them. This is q good
move, ~ it will sff ird much better protec-
ton 10 property in that part OF the city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
A Strange Copyrig Int

A Strange Copyrig Int
In 1879 the Chicago Tribune alluded TO a
remedy never found in drug stores, for
asthma, catarrh. dyspepsia, rheumatism
and scroiuia. We learn that it has since
gained such eminent patronage, that a
copyright paper on the subject, entitled
the "Pandoct" is now issued gratis TO all
who address Mr.. J. A. Gates, the author,
at Kslsmszoo, Mich.-Thoso interested
should send for copy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

CIVILIZATION seems to have skipped some
portions oil Pennsylvania in its march west
war;. A farmer created sensation ut
Erie last week by asking the court OF COM
mon pleas to col firm the sale OF his CHILD
MAGGIE Tor the consideration Of 81. The
bill OF sale was passed up to the court IN
good faith, the father believing he could so
dispose Of his infant. Shades of CARBON
and WEgDELL PHGLLiPsl
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

CARLISLE nov lrobably wishes that he h'
hal fewer irien g at Frankfort. He must
feel that, alt ough he vehementy oi'-
claimed senator ii aspirations, the election
of BLACKBURN has cast the first shadow OF
failure across a sunny political path.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
THE COMING WEEK.
\ Some UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS In Store.

We have made up large line of Misses regular made
Striped Cotton Hose some of which can not be reproduced
at figures offering them This line of goods will
be placed Hosiery Counter and each number packed
separate bundle The price of them will be marked on
the bundles in plain figures We wish distinctly understood
that this is not merely advertising scheme but reminder
to those who to buy good article below value.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
CITY COUitT.

City vs.. White Joyce, in,oxlcstion; fntd
SO
City vs. John Henry, John Jeukins. jack
Brown, ION Smith, Jack Green, James
each fiued SO Tor interfering with private
property.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

CHURCHILL county, Colorado, authorities
are seriously co lsiiering The advisability OF
putting female school teachers under bonds
not 10 marry during school terms.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
grfnK ERSi

Messrs. w. Il. Patterson & Co., corner
Nam and Lamar, have added 20 their bus''
ness the finest cigar-stand 10 the city. They
keep all the fine grades OF smoking AND
CHEWING tobsc 'os, ali the popular brands OF
Q gars-in fact, the reader will have TO try
one to appreciate them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

GENERAL Jackson insugursted the Gus
tom OF prooIiscut Us haud-shaking at presi
dental leve,s. He wanted to do something
TO earn his salary.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
COUNTY TREAsURER,s REPORT.

County Treasurer Downs report for the
uusr'er ending January 3lft shows that Mt
the beginning ~ the quarter there was a
cash haance OF 50, 700 02 Received during
the Quarter from AL sources Sl7 ,2lS %; dis
hursod, SIG go 80; casa balsuce at the end
of ouArter. $40 10 %.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

MAYOR Low Ia three Independent demo-
Gratis IN his "o0biaet," and Brooklyn now
enjoys thoroughly Independent admins
fFati,p
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
LITTLE RuNAMAY CAPTURED.

The three year old daughter II Mrs. .len.
ME Stevens. wandered from home on EN-
ma street, Tuesday aud was picked M by
family by the Lame Of Eimonds in the
u,nern suburbs and returned safe and
sound to her distracted mother.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

A WOMAN down east has n shawl made
from the ooinbing. OF her hair for the past
twenty five yoars. ofcourse it was woven
in IN he 'T-lo0m.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
UNITED STATES IN ERNAL REVENUE
DATA.

The total amount OF rebi'e clnims fer tn
!, urtb internsl rsvepue district OF Texas
IN topscco, snuff and sesars. comprising
seventy counties, Is 1872 90. Tine amour
.uJited ut Dial as, fourth district, third
diy.sion, including Fort Worth, fifth divfs-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
A NEW FIRE COMPANY.

Scott's Electric
Tooth brushes for sale by Murdoch d
Bald win, $40 NJ ain street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

Among the high, low, rich and poor, on
the farm, in the stable, on the turf, IN The
household, g.. Jscons OIL has no equal for
bodily pains and rcbes
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

TnIR.Y thpus Md Eng.is troops arc
qulr,ered IN Ireland. BAKfE PAsnA might
cut this cat snd paste il in his hat.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

EDITOR DANA hos about read himself O
OF the party. rhs sooner he completes tie
task the better 70 the pay.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07
of OUR CUSTOMERS
Will surely ask themselves the question:

Will surely ask themselves the question:
YT1VT Should SANGERs sell any kind of goods below their
(NI value? Upon t. we only answer that as soon
wv as have any broken lines on hand, tpays TO
III clean them out, if with loss, goods
will readily with profit.
Ono Lot Ct Misses Cotton Hose, No. g. al 5a warh 35c.
One Lot Of Misses Cotton Hose, No. g. al I5s, worth 40s.
One Lot Of Misses Cotton Rose, &C. at &c., worth Soc.
One Lot Of Misses Cotton oSs, No. g. at &c. weh 55c.
One Lot Of Misses Cotton Hoss No. 7, at Zoe, worth Soc.
One Lot Of Misses Cotton Hose. No. T. at &C., worth coo.
elo Of Misses Cotton Hose, No. 8, al &c., WSth Zoe.
One Lot
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

soUrH CAROLINA has a bonanza In the
shape OF a recently discovered tin mine Of
great promise.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

SERGEANT MAsos adornl u Bowery dime
museum. aud 70 q drag as an attraction.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-07

The hot water cure is the latest folly
among the fsshions bly, feeble. The trouble
4, tina, Il is perfectly harmless.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
~----------------
Card of Thanks.
DoNALDsoNvILLE, La, Sept. 6, 1884.


THE undersigned committee Of arrangements
Il take this method of returning the grateful
thanks of Blue Bucket Fire Com pany to the la
dies and gentlemen who gave their kind servi-
ces without compensation or reward to insure
the success Of our excursion to College Point
last Saturday and to contribute to the enjoy
ment and comfort of ourselves and guests dur
ing our stay in st. James, Among those who
were warticulariy jealous In our behalf were the
following:
Mrs. Albert Armand and Miss Theresa Borne
keepers of the variety table;
Mines. Baptlste Landry, Frances Ray and f.
MINES. Louisa Strong and Joseph Thompson,
keepers of cake table No. L;
Mines. Z. Bercier and L. l.. Fernandez, keep
ers of lemonade table;
Mines. Joseph A. Duffel and Madison Carroll.
keepers Of fruit table;
Misses Melanie Onezime and T. Quezeraue,
keepers of candy table;
Mines. P. Conway and Alexandra Leon. keep
ers of cake table No. 2;
MINES. Octave Jacob and Dnfossat Landry,
keepers of gumbo table;
Misses E. Quezeraue, Josephine Landry, Gel
estine Claiborne. Eugsnie Lacoste, Albertine
Martin and Mrs. Ernest Landry. attendants of
the dining tables;
Messrs. Lucien Como, August Dugas, Henry
Tureaud. Sandlin Hamilton and many other
citizens of st. James who opened their houses
for the accommodation of the lady excursion
lists. JOS. A. DUFF Ell. Chmn.;
e. BERCIER,
P. LATORE,
MADISON CARROLL,
EUGENE COLWART,
O. P, MARTINI
JOHN THOMPSON,
Committee of Arrangements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Judging from various surface indications
the announcement of the demise of the CO.
field Guards was premature and when the
time for the proposed funeral arrives the
corpse will not be ready. The Guards bear
an honorable name, and majority of the
members have expressed an intention not
to permit the organization to ingloriously
collapse. A meeting will be held Nednes-
DAY evening to take into consideration the
STATE OF the command and decide upon the
advlsability Of thorough reorganization.
All the members are requested to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06
COnstable's Sale.

State of Lonisiana-Second Justice Court
Parish of Ascension.
e. l.. Weber
VS..
T. keineF.
pY virtue Of and in obedience to writ of Jferi
ID fdcias issued by the Justice of the Peace of
the second ward, parish of Ascension, | will
proceed to sell at public auction, at the Office
of the Second Justice Court, in the village of
Port Barrow, on
Saturday, September 20, 1884,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
One Bed and Tester, one Armoir. one Wash
stand, one Table. six Chairs, one Bureau:
rendered in favor of plaintiff in said suit. to-
gether with all costs and charges.
. Terrns-CASH on the spot in U. 8. currency.
Parish of Ascension, Sept: 6, 1884:
JOHN LAWRENCE.
Constable
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

We have had couple of light showers this
week, but nothing like the rain which this
section needs. The dust plague has been
somewhat mitigated, but the cane crop is
still suffering from the the drouth and els
tern water is almost as scarce as hens teeth.
We learn that New River, st. James and
Assumption have been blessed with heavy
showers,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Thomas Bird, a colored man residing in
Port Barrow, wishes to procure an engage
nent as sugar boiler, assistant engineer.
blacksmith or carpenter on a plant asou,
ana can furnish best references as t. bis
ability to fill either of those positions eff
dciently. One of his testimonials is printed
IN his advertisement which appears in
another column. The applicant may be
addressed through the Donaldsonville post
office OF in care of the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06
Situation Wanted.

7HyHOMAS BIRD, colored resident of Port
Il Barrow, wishes to obtain situation as
Sugar Boiler, Assistant Engineer, Black
smith or Carpenter.
Will work at reasonable rates and furnish the
best references, submitting the following rs
sample: >
hereby certify that Tom. Bird has been en-
ployed by me for thirteen years and that he has
given satisfaction in the capacity of Sugar Boil
or. Assistant Engineer, Blacksmith and Car
r,enter. S. TAYLOR.
The advertiser may be addressed through the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06
Died,

TERRIO-1n Donaldsonvile, La, on Tues
day, Sept. z 1884, at $50 o'clock r. NJ, EDoUAnD
TERRIo, aged 81 years. q native of Ascension.
The sudden death of this old citizen caused
great surprise as well as sincere regret among
all classes of our people. He had been on duty
in his capacity as private Waterman Monday
night, and was apparently we'll up to very
short time prior to his demise. which occurred
at Capt. F. Bergeron's residence Lessavd
street. Deceased was the only brother OF the
late Octave Terrio, and left noimmediate FAM
lily, never having married. Entering the Con-
federate service as a private in the famous Cam
noneers of Donaldson, he was promoted to bu-
gler and served rs such until the war ended. He
was noted for his happy disposition, strict per-
danger. The funeral took place Wednesday
evening and was attended by a large number Of
relatives. friends and acquaintance; The pail
A. Landry, Numa Braud, Turiaffe Babin, Desire
Landry and Bienvenu Gre, all of whom served
with deceased in the Cannoneers of Donaldson.
IN MEMoRIAM.
Another Cannoneer OF Donaldson gone away
from this ungrateful world to meet in heaven
his beloved Major and other brave comrades
who have preceded him in eternal bliss.
Unappreoiated Edouard True to your duty,
you died almost on your post, faithfully guard
Ing the properly OF otnerS. as you Woulu nave
died. without murmur, any of the battle
fields of Virginia, N the defense of the rights
and fresides of your fellow citizens.
Good by, Ned! If man would not, the God of
Justice will reward you as you deserve:
BILLON-At the residence of his parents in
the parish of st. James, on Monday, Sept l.
1884, JAMES BILLION, born May 10, 1858. son of
Jean Billion and Marie Pulcherie Braud.
This young gentleman was admired, respected
and esteemed by all who knew him, and his
early DEATH at the threshold of career of
brightest promise as lawyer and citizen, has
plunged his loving parents into deepest grief
and filed the hearts of host of friends with
sadness and sorrow. His remains were brought
to Donaldsonville Tuesday evening and inferred
n the Catholic Cemetery here.
CAZO-At his residence in Donaldsonville,
on Wednesday. Sept. 8, 1884, LeRENcE CAZo, a
native of Italy, aged 48 years.
MIR. Cazo had been resident of this place
over thirty years and was hard working man
and a good, peaceable citizen. He leaves wild
ow and two or three children-one grown son.
The burial took place Thursday evening at the
Catholic Cemetery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Mr.C Claiborne Dugas, one of Assumptions
handsomest and most popular citizens, was
IN town on flying visit to-day and we we're
glad to have the pleasure of meeting him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Besides fresh beer on draught, a full line
Of finest Whiskies and other liquors is kept
on hand at the Mechanics Exchange.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Second annual calico ball of the Donald
sonyille Dramatic and Social Club, Phoenix
Hall, Thursday evening, Sept II. Tickets,
81; ladies admitted by invitation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Z. Sidney Landry, Esq, continues to i'm
prove, and is sitting up and getting well
slowly but surely. Take good care of your
self, Sid, and don't be impatient to get out
Of limbo. The more haste the less speed is
good maxim to observe while travelling
the weary road of convalescence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

There are thirty EIGHT prisoners in our
parish Jail, larger number, we believe,
than the prison has held at one time for
many years. There will be considerable
decrease in Jailor Duffel's contingent when
the pending term of District Court has come
toa close.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

DR.. McGalliard has so far recovered from
his recent illness as to resume his practice,
much to the qualification Of large circle
of friends and patients.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

Our good friend Mr.. Mike Werner has
had ten days siege with fever, but came
out victorious and is on deck again as jo-
vial and almost as we'll as ever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06
Partnership Notice.

DoNALDsoSyILLE, La, August is, 1884.
rHsHE UNDERSIGNED hereby give notice
J. that they have this day formed co-part-
nership under the title of s. GOETTE & SONS.
for the purpose of conducting the shoemaking
business heretofore carried on by the senior
member of the firm. We are prepared to sup
ply boots, Shoes ETC., of every kind and to exc
cute all orders promptly and satisfactorily. It
Will always be our aim to furnish the best ma
terial and workmanship, and to merit the lib
eral patronage of the public.
S. GOETTE, ST.,
s. GOETTE. JR.
AUGUST GOETTE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-06

No meeting of the Town Council was held
Tuesday evening, owing to the absence of
the Mayor and Secretary. A special meet
ing was called for Tuesday evening, but it
likewise lapsed for similar reason. Sec
rotary Terrio was kept away both evenings
by the death and burial of his uncle, the late
Edouard Terrio.