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Secretary of War, and Prominently Men
toned rs Republican Nominee for
the

| 9CCicG<tiy Va WAR; sbHtA ITOhlHSHtly NVcE-
toned as a Republican Nominee for
the Presidency.
Robert Todd Lincoln, Secretary of War
is the oldest and only surviving son O
Abraham Lincoln and was born at Spring
field, Illinois, August Is, 1843. He received
a good education in the common schools
of that city, but concluded his preparator,
course at Exeter, N. III. He entered Har-
ward College, from which he graduated in
1864. After his graduation he received q
commisson Us Captain, and saw consider
able service in the field, but because of his
youth he was kept close companion to his
father at the White House the greater part
of the time.
After the exciting scenes of his fathers
assassination he settled in Chicago, where
he studied law, and was in a few years ad-
mitted to the bar. He then began the
practice of his profession in that city and
secured the management of several large
estates and many Eastern Insurance Com
panies who loaned large sums of money on
Chicago real estate. In attending to these
trusts Mr.. Lincoln developed superior ex-
ecutive ability. He married the only
daughter of Ex-Secretary James Harlan.
During the Chicago convention Mr.. Lin
coin was an ardent advocate of the nomina-
ton of General Grant, and presided at the
immense Grant meeting held in Chicago
few days before the nomination for the
Presidency was made. Before that period
his only active efforts in politics had been
as member of a citizens committee
formed in Chicago to effect reformation
and publication in local political affairs.
President Garfeld's selection of Mr. Lin
coin for Secretary of War was due to de-
termination to honor the name of our
great War President, and SO satisfactory
was his administration Of the War Depart
ment during President Garfeld's incum-
bency that President Arthur retained
Mr.. Lincoln in the Cabinet, and now
finds him prominently mentioned as
presidential candidate. Mr.. Lincoln dis
claims any ambition for further politi-
cal preferment, but his modest, unas-
suming manner only induces his admirers
to more earnestly advance his claims.
Secretary Lincoln is one of the most
popular officials that the War Department
has ever been under, and in social and po-
litical circles, regardless of his party afiIia-
tons, he is universal fayorite. In form and
feature Mr.. Lincoln has no resemblance
to his illustrious father, but in ex-
ecutive ability and an intuitive comprehen
sion of public affairs he has certainly in
herited the sterling characteristics of Abra-
ham Lincoln.
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OUR LETTER FROM BRoADBRlM

i
Transformation of an Irish Reservation
Marble AIausoleum-Stewart Home
Tor Friendtess GirIs-8rother TaImape
after Brother Newton will, a sharp Stick
billy McGlory's Pretended Conyer-
sion-End of the Opera Season, Etc.
I New YonK, February II, 1884,
EDITOR CHIEF:
Men who do not consider themselves old
can we'll remember the time when Union
Square was the boundary of the city, where
all beyond were rather unprepossessing
| looking fields where no man expected to
make fortune, either in agriculture or
horticulture. A more desolate looking
region than the site of Central Park can
not be well imagined. Rude little shanties
rose here and there among the rocks,
inhabited by outlaws who defed the police,
and successfully resisted all processes of
the courts. Until a year ago our Irish
colony held possession of an entire block
near the entrance to Central Park, and for
twenty years or more they had held their.
ground against every process known to law.
At last the street commissioner, aided by a
chosen force and a large body of police
raided the place, and after desperate re-
sistance, succeeded in driving the squatters
out. In connection with this is the re-
markable fact that an Irishman, by the
name of Reilly, claimed to be the owner of
the land. Squatting on it several years ago
ho cr7h &/
sod, receiving from twenty-five cents to
dollar week. according to the nature of
the holding. Several years passed before
the squatters found out that Reilly had no
more rights than they had themselves.
Reilly returned to Ireland with his wealth.
bought property, became hard landlord
and was killed by one of his tenants whom
he was trying to dispossess of his cabin.
Thirty years have wrought wonderful |
change. Lots that were considered dear at
$50 or 800 apiece are now worth thousands, |
and while Central Park has been quite
costly luxury to the city, the rise in prop
erty caused by the vicinity to the park. has |
paid the city ten times over. The costliest
mansions in New York rise around it, and |
1t will not be long before the aristocratic |
Fifth avenue will he turned into a business |
thoroughfare, lined with shops and club I
houses.
On Fifth avenue is white marble man
sion which, from its situation and sur
ronndings, is the most prominent object
on this aristocratic thoroughfare. About it,
however, is no sign of life. It is seldom
that living soul is seen to enter or depart
from its stately door, and many people, as
they pass up and down. wonder if anybody
lives there. It is the home of Mrs. Alexan-
der I. Stewart, childless old widow, who
is said to be one of the richest women in
The world. Yet if there is more blighted
md bloomless life than hers, have never
heard of it or read of it. A woman of not
1ncharitable Impulses and of boundless
means, she has never done thing since
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The Charity Balls of the Gentiles and the
| Jews-Other Bails-An Amusing Lean
Year Frolic-Rey. Mr.. Percival Sustained
Terrible Streets-A Youthful Hero
| Observation-Disclosures Medical College
! Commencement, Etc.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Q, 1884.
EDITOR CHIEF:
| The two long talked of Charity Balls, the
one given by the Gentiles and the other by
the Jews, have taken place since last wrote
you. Both were elegant, nay, gorgeous in
the extreme, and crowded with the elite of
this and other cities. The Christians netted
$4,000, which they will divide between the
Pennsylvania, the Presbyterian, the Epis-
copalian and the Roman Catholic Hospi-
tails. The Jews realized $4,000, which will
be given to four of their asylums. It is
worthy of remark that the Jews are always
so much more successful with their enter
tainments than the Christians. They not
only give generously and thereby lessen ex-
penses, but they manage SO very carefully,
with such an eye to business, that every
thing is made to pay. In this case, for in
stance, both parties had equal chances,
yet, there is a difference of 5000 in profits.
But, do you know, it struck me as such a
very curious spectacle, that of thousands of
people, dressed in the height of extrav-
agance, dancing and feasting at ball, for
the poor-taking the fattering JUNCTION to
their souls that they were doing great thing.
Why. if they really wanted to dispense
charity, did they not take the cost of their
dress, their carriages, their admission tick
ct, their supper and give it at once to Gods
poor? Why must people, in giving to the
church or the poor, always demand some
thing in return for their money mething,
either tangible, or in the way of an enter
tainment? It is estimated that 5000 people
attended these balls. At y5 ticket, there
might have been fund of $45, 600 realized,
instead of $4,000, had even ticket money
been given directly to the object, to say
nothing of other things before mentioned.
We have also had one of the series of Rose
Balls and a Leap Year Ball. The Rose is
rival of the Assembly Ball and being ham
pered by fewer restrictions, is more enjoy
able. The series consist of three. Ten dollars
buys a ticket for the three, and many will be
able to indulge, who could not pay IS and
$40 for every ticket. No bouquets are al
lowed, and thus young men need not i'm
poverish themselves by presenting SIS or
$50 bouquet to the young lady to whom he
acts as escort. Gloves, I am glad to say,
are worn by gentlemen again, at all balls.
These balls were originally organized for
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NUMBER 25.
OUR GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
FOREIGN.

/ Yemen, Arabia, is in revolt.
i Small pox is increasing at KImrtoum.
The Porte will send 10, COO men to j. Jifietaf,.
1 Over 2OO0 children were killed by the
Arabs at Sinkat.
/ great fire is raging in the cotton mill
at Tourcoing, France.
Sara Bernhardt will visit this country
/ next season for brief tour.
The Marquis of Londonderry has gone
into the retail coal business.
England will defray the expenses of the
British expedition to Soudan.
| A water spout caused immense damage
| IN Aurlpas, Argentine Republic.
Earl Grosvenor, the eldest SON of the
Duke of Westminster, has died.
The Porte has directed Arabia to be in
readiness for service in Soudan, if needed.
Prince Orloff, the present Russian AM
bassador to France, is to be transferred to
Berlin.
The Pope has decided to nominate only
one American bishop at the coming CON.
sistory.
The society for the suppressioA of gam
ing tables at Monte Carlo have secured the
Pope's assistance.
A woman has just died in Belfast who
worked as dockyard laborer in male at
tire for thirty years.
It has been discovered that the wrong
man was sent with Gen. Gordon az the new
Governor of Khartoum.
A London firm has made suite of furni-
ture for Spanish noblenan entirely of
glass, including the bedstead.
Viscount Berehaven, who has Just sue
ceeded to the Earldom Of Bantry, has re-
Gently been an hostier in Australia.
A large brass plate will be placed in John
Browns sitting room at BaImoraI which
will bear an inscription recording his vir-
tues and deploring his loss.
The proprietor of Berlin coffee-hous
has established a reading-room in which
100 journals in eighteen languages, includ
ing Turkish, Chinese and Japanese, are
regularly fled.
The supply of food at Tokar is plentiful.
but the water is bad and the. ammunition
scarce. An attack on the place is threat
ened. The rebel force in the vicinity ex-
ceeds 60O0 men.
During the six months in which fhe bat
tie of Tel-el-Kebir was fought the receipts
of the telegraph company which sent dis
patches to London were $3.50, ,000more than
in the half year that followed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
A TRAMP.

| There is an impelious impertinent tramp.
Whose calls though unwelcome, we cannot
refuse,
Capricious, insatiate, detestable scamp,
Our hospitable home to abuse.
With maidenly name there is none to admire
The beauty for ashes" that turks in her
smile.
To wed here there's none. wise or gay, who
aspire,
Afinity's not of her style.
Her birthplace was Eden-she's older than sin
But lively-performing her favurite role
No country is known where her play has not
been
And she's booked to take in the north pole.
She comes, unlimited, to every mans door,
Nor waits invitation to enter within.
1t may be to rob him of honest-earned store.
Or pay him the wages of sin.
Though guest of the poor her name seems to
imply
Prosperity, riches, and increasing gain,
The poor man pron0unces the name as a lie,
70 him it means poverty. pain.
It issa misnomer. fortune is missed
In calling her by such high sounding name,
Miss Fortunes an actress everywhere hissed,
tramp without fortune or fame.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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4 book is being prepared in New York
which will adduce proof that Queen Vic
toria was secretly married to John Brown.
and that DisraeI discovered the fact and
used it to his advantage IN securing pro-
motion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

The complicated diseases brough. An Ey ~
often OF the most serious nature. Heed suft
symptoms as loss OF Eleinoss, universal lasst-
tuae, heart dlssase. kidney com npIainta. Iger
troubles and q general pros,aing down of health
least exarIion causes great fatigue. when Fife
seems q burden, use TIE reliable strengtheni,S..
tonic. Browns Iron tsis ers II will affprsl stsi
sure relief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

mrNcE PIE.

Some mince-pie-ration of the muse
Prompts me thus pie-ously to use
NY pen In hopes that I, thereby,
May get my wife to make pie.
Two pounds of beef; one pound Of suet;
Five pounds apples chopped add to it;
Three pounds of raisins; currants two;
Three quar- ter pounds of citron new;
Two spoonsfuls pure OF mace;
The same of cinnamon you place;
Allsplce and cloves and salt, once round;
One teaspoonful of nutmeg ground;
Of sugar brown five half-pounds true;
Brown sherry pure, one quart will do;
And one pint brandy, best. Now we
Have got our mince-meat recipe.
This all the winter sweetly keeps,
If safe within stone jars it sleeps,
And tied with double covers whore
There circulates chilling air.
But let it stand one day at least
Before you use it for the feast.
And if, in time, it gets too dry.
A little liquor you'll supply.
Now we'll suppose the pies are done
And steaming hot and Drowned each one,
And while the fragrant odors rise,
Before you taste, you wlll, II Wise,
Take them, regardless of expense.
And toss the pie-sin DER the fence.
Because, whoever eats mince pie
Will not digest-he will jest die.
H. c. Dodge, in Detroit Free Press.
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Transient advertisements, 81 per square first
insertion; each subsequent insertion, Is cents
per square.
Official or legal advertisements, 81 per square
first insertion; each subsequent insertion, so
cents per square.
Editorial notices. first insertion, Is cents per
line; subsequently, 10 cents per line.
Cards of six lines or less in Business Direct
ory. IS per annum.
:. Brief communications upon subjects Of public
interest solicited.
i No attention paid to anonymous letters.
Ehe editor is not responsible for the views of
correspondents.
Address: THE CHIEF. Donaldsonville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
BROADBRIM.

Mr.. O. D: Brooks, druggist at Bayou Sara,
La, says: Il have heard many persons recon-
mend Browns Iron Bitters who have tried its
virtues =,
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u Groceries. Provisions, Plantation and Steam
boat Supplies Canned Goods, Wines, Liquors
Bottled Beer, Ale, etc, Dry Goods and Notions,
Corner of Mississippi and Chetimaches streets,
opnosite River Ferry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

tJAUL LECHE, Attorney at Law and Notary
l. Pnblic, Donaldsonville. Office: on block
below the Courthouse, on Attakapas street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

M LEVY, dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing.
WI. Boots. Shoes, Hats. Groceries, Furniture
Hordware and Plantation Supplies, at Lemann'ss
old stand, Mississippi street. q. FEITEL
Agent
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

ENREDERBCK DUFFEIl Attorney at law and
n Notary Public, office on Chetimaches street
opposite the Courthouse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

EDWARD N. PUGH, Attorney at Law, Alta
n. - kapas street. opposite Louisiana Square.
Visits Napoleonville on Mondays.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
DONALDsoNViLLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. Etc.

MI ISRAEL Il CO., dealers in Dry Goods,
1M. Clothing Boots, Shoes; Saddlery. Bug
gies etc., corner Mississippi and Lessard streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
INSURANCE AGENCIES.

" MAURIN, General Fire Insurance Agent,
Mississippi street, over Fernandez's bar
Der shop. Represents first-class companies with
ovar $50,0OU,0O0 of capital. Policies issued di-
rectly from agency without delay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
UNDERTAKEN,

SCHQNBERG'S Undertaker's Establishment,
~ Railroad Avenue, between Iberyille and At
takapas streets. All kinds of burial cases. from
the pine coffin to the metalic or rosewood cas-
ket.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

TX LANDMAN, dealer in Dry Goods, Groce-
=: Ass ries. Plantation Supplies. Wines, Liquors,
C1gars. Tobacco. and General Merchandise, cor
ner Kaliroad Avenue and Taylor streets. one
block from Railroad Depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.

GINGRY, THE PAINTER. shop at Cheap
~ Tony.s Store, corner Mississippi street and
Rallroad Avenue. House, Sign and Ornamental
lowest prices.
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HOTELS AND E:oARDING-HOUsEs.

DEEP-O-DAY HOTEL AND BARRoOM.
IL Mississippi street. First-rate accommo-
dation and reasonable prices. Western Union
telegraph Office in the hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

~ KLINE, corner Crescent Place and Hou-
". mas street, dealer in Dry Goods, Notions,
B oots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions. Corn,
Oats and Bran.
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M TOBIAS. dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods,
Nl. Clothing, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats.
Furniture. Hardware Crockery, Trunks, ETC.,
corner Mississippi and st. Patrick streets and
No. "a Railroad Avenue. Everything at lowest
figures.
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ROBT. +. LEE HOTEL. Crescent Place near
~ the Market House. JOS Lafargue, propri-
etor. Bar and billiard room attached. First
class entertainment and accommodation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

r L. FERNANDEZ Barber Shop, Mississippi
cutting, shampooing ETC., in most artistic style.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

GITY HOTEL, P. Lefevre, Proprietor, Rail-
~ road Avenue. corner lberv1lle street. Bar
supplied with best Liquors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

EOS. GONDRAN 4 SONS, dealers in Dry
Wine, Liquors. Boots, Shoes, Hardware Paints,
0 lis Saddlery, Crockery, Furniture and all
kinds Of House Furnishing Goods. Blue Store,
Mississippi street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

Transformation of an Irish Reservation
marble Observation-Disclosures Home
for Friendtess Girls-Brother TaImaee
after Brother Newton with II Sharp Stick
billy McGlory's Pretended Conyer-
ston-End of the Opera Season, Etc.
New YoRK february II 1901
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
LETTERS FROM eoosEoulLL

The Charity Balls of the Genti1es and the
Jews-Other Bails-An Amusing Leap
Year Frolic-Rey. MIR. Percival Sustained
Terrible Streets-A Youthful Hero
Observation-Disclosures Medical College
commencement, Etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

A D. VEGA. Agent. dealer in Dry Goods,
G roceries. Liquors. Furniture Hardware. To-
bacco, Paints, Oils Glass, Lumber. Bricks, Carts
and Wagons; Loeb's corner, Railroad Avenue
and Mississippi street,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
LIQUOR AND BILLIARD SALOONS

tHE PLACE. Gus. Israel, manager, Corner
Lessard and Mississippi streets. Billiards,
Lager Beer, Best Wines and Liquors. Fine
Cigars, etc.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1884-02-09
Shooting ARRAY

A shooting atlray, already seri-
Gus, and which may prove fatal, oc-
CURED on Tuesday last, at Terrell's
rrnch, which is situate some eight
miles from Fl. Stanton, The facts
as far as we nave been able to CLEAN
them, are as follows:
1t appears that E. S. Welding,
well known here, and throughout
the county, who now lives Gt he
amt dead.) on the Bonito, near
Eakcrville, discovered, or claimed
TO have discovered, coal on Terrel's
place. staked off claim and was
wording it. The fact coming to
the ears of SamI probate Judge }
and Frank Terrell, they repaired
to their ranch, where they came
upon Welding, hard at work, and
ordered him off. Welding stoutly
demurred, and after a few hot
words all parties drew reviewers. -
Before Sam. had chance to shoot,
or, perhaps, after he had fired one
shot, ball from Weddings revolv-
er struck Sam. Terrell's pistol hand
disabling him, when it is supposed
Frank got in his work. At all
events, Welding was shot near the
left eye, the ball issuing below
the right toml le, and another ball
played richochct about his neck, do
ing little damage aside from abras-
ing the cuticIc Frank r stopped
one of Weddings leaden pellets
with lis arm Weddings coad.tion
is said to be critical.
-Siroo writing the above we
learn that Welding says he won't
die, and that when he rccoyers
from the shock he will again 90
down into his coal mine, and 90
one eye in workingit, claiming the
legal ,Ight Of discovery.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1884-02-09
NUMBER II.

The intervals were enlvened by
music by Messers Bonnell, Kelley
and Wallace.
The last sentiment was followed
by noble old Coronation" led
by Mrs E. W. Parker, and Mrs.
Butord.
At the call OF the Chair, the
floor was then cleared for dance,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by
young and old, until solnewhet at
ter II O'Clock.
On Sunday morning and eve
ming the Hall was occupied for
church services, and on Monday
was taken possession Of by the
Public School. At last, the Church
and School, the two great agents
Of education and civilization, have
a home, and the town and people
have Il common centre II interest.
We heartily congratulate all con
cerned.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1884-02-09
Speeches, Dancing, and Every
body Happy.

After our going to press on Fri
day last, assistance was offered to
those engaged in completing the
Town Hall to an extent which in
sured its practical completion on
Saturday evening. Dedicatory
ceremonies were at once planned,
and on Saturday night were carried
out. The hour fixed was Z O'Clock
A little later than that hour,
200 Of our citizens hao assembled,
and few towns of our size and lati-
tudc can assemble an audience SO
refined and intelligent
On motion of Mr.. Watson, Geo
UIrick was called to preside, and
stated the objects Of the meeting.
DR.. Lane offered up a short and
earnest prayer, after which Che SEN
timcnts were announced by the
Chair, and the names Of the gcn'
tlcmen who would respond, IN the
order named.
The first toast read was, "Our
Public Hall - Col. Jewett respond
ed in a speech worthy the man and
occasion. 1t will be found, in full,
on our 2nd page, and will be read
with pleasure and profit by those
who heard it, but especially by
I those who were denied the privi-
lege.
Society" was the next senti-
ment, and ably was it responded
10 oy D. f. 9hgn' AS '"' speaker
mas oeen absent all week we were
unable TO procure " copy OF ms "d-
dress but Will puo''Sn 1t next week
Il inc Senue'na" VIII Pro'loo US
with 'he MO
The Ladies'" is a pretty sub
;oot +ohond,o and Fr,n,..t, p ,,1
.-.,1.
''''''''9 u "''' Has ''''''''''o ''' '''''''
"hce with 'ne S0oi'c'' l"efe are
some subjects which can be byuer
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1884-02-09

Fred DoUGLAs, probably the
mos eminent representative Of the
Ethiopian race in the world, has,
after passing his Goth mile post,
fallen into a pit-hole. Il told you
,o,' will yell every Democratic
reader with ecstatic glec, when
he learns the fact Yes, the other
day he was united in marriage to a
white lady n9med Miss Pitts. We
don't pity her.