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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
arizona; William II, Griffin, Galveston
Texas; Frank w. Palmer. Cbicayo


49,, THEY THROW Up THE ION.
Ihe commissioners OF Immigration at
galveston, Texas, have notified the
treasury department to close their CON.
tract with the department, to take . ffect
sixty days from December Q. Id there
Iofe VIII be necessary to appoint ne,s
commissioners. -"
-, TUE VEST RESOLUTION.
The senate in secret legislative
session., considered at great lonrth
the Vest resolution declaring
mat tho Nicaragpan suryeying
expedition is inexpedient, and direetine
the secretary of the navy not to enforce
hls orders on the subject. Time was
taken up chiefly in long speeches upon
the merits Of the Nicaraguan treaty
ana tho benefit to be expected from tks
building of the canal.
senator Morgan, who is friendly IN
me canal, made the leading speech IN
iayor OF the treaty, aud Senator vesl
led In opposition.
During the debate Senator Edmupds
took occasion to say in substance that
ne strongly favored n ratification OF The
Nicaragua treaty, regardless or what
foreign powers might say or do.
The Vest resolution, which was for
gotten early in the debate, remains nn-
acted upon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
Notes From Forncy.

FoRNEY, Dec. 2o.--tspecial.l l-Jrstico
Sowel's court has been in session for
several days, having an immense
amount of business on the docket.
Messrs. Ed and Jim Harry, of Dallas,
were here attending to some legal bnsi-
ness. They were accompanied by Mr..
Avery, an attorney OF Dallas.
The Tree schools were dismissed yes
terday until after the holidays. The
assistant, Miss lIolsey, OF Chatfeld,
and Miss Laura Malone, OF Dallas, left
to-day FOR their homes. Miss Laura
has severed her connection with Mr.
Terrell's school, much to the regret oI
her patrons. Miss Holsey will return
after Christmas TO resume her position
In Prof. Hickey's school. They will b,
greatly missed from society.
The new Methodist church IL fast an
proachiug completion. Misses Salli,
Rbea, Ellen Pearson, aud Nollie Ieetel
have been appointed a. committee I,
solicit aid for the purchasing Of bel
for the church.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
oraey KIlled an Damon

ATHENS, Dec. 2o.-- special.l = AZ a
dance, ten miles north OF Athens, In thin
county, last night, the desperndn urnoy
was shot aud killed. II seemed that one
OF the young ladies refused b. dance
with him, when he opiied that she had
TO dance with him. Her escort inler~
Tered, and the resnltwas. Gracy strnok
the young man on tho head and then
drew his pistols and made tho remark
vi this thing Is not run TO suit me, IN
Kill the whole crowd" A out this
time a man by the name OF Browning.
headed the crowd who fired, completely
Kidding Gracy with bullets, killing hia
ON the spot. uracy got one sh0t, how
ever, which badly wounded Browning,
who Is sill alive, aud II IL Thought he
will recover. Gracy's inquest was helA
to-day, aud the town aud nelghborhoo1
feel relieved over having such 4
character out OF the way, rs he ha6
been playing his pranks over two e.
three counties Tor The last six months.
aud seemed to work against the peace
OF the country.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
Look at Your Postal Notes.

CIEciSNArr. Dec. 20 "A number sf
small postoflicos in tho vicinity of Gin
clnnati have been paying raised postai
uutes. The forgery is easily nccotn-
plished by the use of tho first Issue OF
notes, which had dollars column nos
to be punched hy thu issuine
postmaster. A note for ~ eantn
could be bought and mate $40
by filling up skillhilly the punched cl-
pher and filing In The word four In the
body OF tho note Ono officer has ro-
deemed ten or twelve Of those raised
notes. The work Il neatly done. Il II
impossible TO accomplish II with the
llatest form of postal notes.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
IRON sIARsmALL.
Gen. Lane on the Exposition--Bishop op
Gregg-Distriet Court.

uen' Lane on thH tNpOsitlOn-btfhop
9regg-Distriet Court.
MARSHALL, Dec. 2o.- Special -Geu.
w. p. Lane, commissioner to
the New Orleans Exposition from
this district, returned from New Or.
leans this morning. io reports
the Texas exhibits equal, ifnot superior,
to any other state, Notwithstanding the
fact that not more than lwo-thircs OF
the states exhibits are in position. He
says that 1t will REQUIRE at least month
TO get everything In proper shape and
the thing finally opened. and that
visitors should govern themselves ao.
cordingly. first-class hotel aecommo
dations can be had for 50 per day, while
excellent board can be procured in
private families at $l2 week.
Bishop Gregg Ia In tho city, and will
oiliciate at the Episcopal church to-mor.
row.
District court will adjourn this even.
ing, and will not open again until alter
he holidays.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21

BURNETT, Dec. @.--Isp,cial.l -sheriG
Wolf, Of this county, received dls-
patch from San Antonio TODAY from
Deputy Sheriff Ferris that he hal xno.
ceeded In capturing one Of tho n ~to
robbed A. M. Cox, At Sni,hvlc>. ls,i.
county. ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
OpnantI Christmas PrpS'ntS

Fine French Vases.
BohemiGa Glass Vases.
Imported Mantei Sets.
Inc Bisque Ornaments.
Fruits and Flower Epergnes
Smoke Stands and Statuary
CIT and Glass Liquor Sets.
Elegant Ornamental Albums.
Plush Mirrors and Writing Desks.
And Useful Ornamental Toys.
ALL AT St'OO
Worth more than double.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
lie prizes amounting In u. s. gold te .sB,y70
TICKETS, S9; HALVES, 81,
HlG New York SuD.

An Independent Newspaper OF Demo-
cratic Principles, but not Controlled by
any Set of Politicians or Manipalators.
Devoted TO Collecting and Publishing
all the News of,le bay in the most In
teresting Shape and with the greatest
Possible Promptness, Accuracy and I'M
partinlity; and to The promotion Of
Democratic Ideas and Policy In the af-
fairs Of Government, Society aud
Industry,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
Useful Christmas Presents

For the Young Folks. Ready made
Dresses, All--wOol, handsomely trim.
med and custom. made, sizes 4 to II
years. We have divided the entire line
into two lots SO 95 aud $4.95. ALL
Positively WORTH DOUBLE
For the Ladies. 100 dozen French
Kid Gloves, 3 buttons, all cOIors soc,
per. pair; worth 91.OO
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21


oh Best Material
Fire and
SARGENT &aCO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The T. AND 2. RoAD.-The expectation
that travel would be resumed this week on
the New Orleans and Atchafalaya division
of the Texas and Pacific railroad has been
only partially realized. 1t was decided by
the management of the road that it would be
better to await the completion of the trestle-
work they are building across the Davis
crevasse before running trains out from
Gouldsboro, hence Baton Rouge has been
made temporary transfer point, and a
daily Z. and P. train from Marshall is now
connecting with the early afternoon train
on the Mississippi Valley road at the State
Capital. This arrangement went into eff
feet OIL Thursday and is working satisfac-
torily. By the 10th of August the Davis
trestle will be finished and trains will
again run to and from Gouldsboro. The
grade has been raised two or three feet at all
low points between Gouldsboro and the At
chafalaya. and when that portion of the road
is again opened for business it will be in bet
ter condition than ever before. It had been
in contemplation to make Donaldsonville
transfer point for freight, but Bayou La
fourche has reached such low stage and
is falling SO rapidly that it was feared boats
would be able to run down to the railroad
bridge only few days, and hence this pro-
iect was abandoned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

RI CLOSING THE ScHooLs,-Mr. e. N, Pugh,
Secretary of the Board of School Directors
for this parish, has issued instructions to
the various teachers to close their schools
as soon as the end Of the fifth month of the
current term shall have been reached. Most
of the schools completed the allotted term
this week and have therefore closed for the
season. There are few exceptions, however,
two or three schools having opened alta later
date than the others. These will continue in
operation until the prescribed period of
five months has expired. The Magnolia
school i'll the tenth ward, taught by Mr..
Walter G. Herman, is one of the exceptions,
having been open only four months to date.
Mr.. Pugh's order to the teachers was not
issued in obedience to any formal direction
of the School Board, there having been no
meeting held recently, that called for last
Saturday failingfor want of a quorum: but
the funds on hand are nearly exhausted
and there has been tacit understanding
among the members that the schools should
remain open five months. Under the cir
cumstanees the Secretary considered him.
self justified in issuing the order to close
the schools. and the Board OF Directors
will no DOUBT anproye his action.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium IS
not to be outdone by competitors, as will
be seen by the new advertisementin another
coInmn. In consideration of the tightness
If the money market prices have been still
further reduced and additional induce
ments are offered to customers III the shape
Of donation of two useful and valuable
prizes, 1. a fine, new improved Charter
Oak stove and fixtures, and 3. a barrel OF
fancy Roller patent -four, to be drawn Tor
in three months from the inception OF the
scheme. Every purchaser of i've dollars
uarth Of goods, for cash, will receive a
ticket in the scheme; purchasers OF two aol-
lars and fifty cents worth will receive half
tickets, which can be exchanged for whole
numbers any time prior to the drawing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The steamer Mabel Comeaux will make
an excursion to the seashore, passing Dom
jacksonville Or Wednesday morning. The
Independent Brass Band will join the party
at this point.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19
GENERAL DIE.

In order to make room for the large and new
stock of fall goods We are expecting during the
month of September, we have reduced all our
goods to exceedingly low figures. and from this
day on it will be to your interest to call at our
establishment for your house furnishing goods,
etc. You will not regret it, Remember, thus IS
and be convinced. We give each customer a
card like the following, which explains itself:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The contract for repairing the upper
portion of the Court house has been awarded
to. Mr.. John P. Forcha, who is pushing
forward the work vigorously. The work on
the lower part of the building is being done
by Mr.. Jos. Reynaud, who has almost COM
pleted his contract, having put new ceiling
in the cells and hallway, and repaired the
floor in very substantial manner. Mr..
Forcha's contract includes painting, and
he has employed that skillful artisan Mr..
I'll. Donlon to execute that portion of the
work
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Mr.. Gustave Dugas, a native of Donald
sonville, died at his residence in this town
last Sunday morning, aged about 36 years.
He had been sick some time and his death
was due to general debility and exhaustion
of the system. He leaves a wife and four
children to mourn him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

No meeting Of the School Board was held
East Saturday. for want of a quorum. The
president of the Board is i'll and the Sec
retary was called to Grand Bayou ON of
fish al business
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Gen. Jos. L. Brent has gone to White
Sulphur Springs, Greenbriar county, Viz
pinia, for the summer. This is the Generals
fayorite place of sojourn during the heated
term, and the CHIEF wishes him pleasant
time there this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The name of UrsiE Landry of the fourth
ward was accidentally omitted from the
aist of first week jurors drawn for serviceaet
the September term of our District Court
.as published i'll the CHIEF last week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

John Hack, an cid resident of the New
River section, ,tlied at his home on New
River lane. about six weeks ago. He was an
Intelligent man, an ex-Union soldier and
much respected by ali his neighbors, white
and colored.,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Mr.. j. j. Greenwood of the Cheap Cash
Centre returned last week FROM his visit to
his old home in st. Mary, and reports
having had a pleasant trip. We find in the
Morgan City Free Press this little par
agraph acknowledging a call from our
genial young friend:
Mr.. J. J. Greenwood, Jr., is home on a short
visit. He dropped in to see us for few mo-
rnents yesterday and gave very glowing. ae-
count of the business outlook of Donaldson
vile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

A heavy invoice of new goods at largely
reduced prices has been received at Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium, and two
fine prizes are offered to customers-an
improved Charter Oak stove with fixtures
complete and barrel of frst-class fancy
flour. See explanation of the scheme in
advertisement headed "The Best Place for
Big Bargains"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

STEAMBOAT CHANGES. dapper little
Clipper, that has rendered such satisfacto-
ry service for some time past in transport
ing mails and passengers between Don
jacksonville and Burnside station on the
Mississippi Valley railway, leaves to-mor-
row for Bayou Sara, to. take the place OF
the Morning Star on the Baton Rouge and
Bayou Sara mail route, pending the alb
sence of the Star in New Orleans, where
she is to be placed on the dock for neces-
sary repairs. The Clipper is to be replaced
by the tug Nellie, with Capt. A. B. Sharp
in command, assisted by Mr.. Fly. Nores'
while Capt. Victor Maurin and Engineer
J. 0. Fisher will take the Clipper to Bayou
Sara, and Mr.. Fisher will remain on her
during her stay up the river. Capt. Pen
nywitt of the Star is familiar with the Clip
per, and knows that she is one of the few
crafts on the waters of the lower Missls-
sippi that can be depended upon to I'LL the
place of the champion Morning Star re-
liably.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19
D0NALDsONVILLE. La,
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Read tie changed advertisement of Mr..
Sawyer's agency for sale of the famous
Silent No. s. Wheeler & Wilson sewing
lmachine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

DnowaED.-Edward Coles, a colored man,
was drowned in Bayou Lafourche last Mon
day, in front of Henry Jones place, third
ward of this parish. Coles was intoxicated
and had been arrested for disorderly con-
duct. Constable Sims Clay was conveying
him to Jail when he broke away or was res
cued from the custody of the officer and
deliberately threw himself into the bayou
where he drowned. The circumstances OF
this peculiar affair are involved in consid-
cradle confusion. and a judicial investiga-
ton will be required to unravel it. 1t Is
claimed, on one hand, that the Constable
was not interfered with and could easily
have rescued the drowning man, whereas
the officer and others aver that the prisoner
was released by violence, and that no
blame attaches to the Constable for Coles
death. A number of parties have been ar
rested for completely i'll the alleged inter
ference with and overpowering Of the Con-
stable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The crowded state Of our coluanaas com
pels US reluctantly to defer until our next
issue an account of yesterdays interesting
exhibition and distribution of premiums to
the boarding pupils of st. Nincent's Insti-
SIute.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Mrs. Rev. r. s. Stuart has gone to Hous-
ton with her children for summer visit to
relatives and friends in that city. We hope
their stay will be pleasant and that they
will return home benefited by their trip
tn the Lone Star State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

We regret to chronicle the illness of DR..
A, G. Love of Darrowyille, who has been
Frustrated nearly two weeks with an attack
of fever. He is not considered dangerously
ill, we are glad to say, and his early recovery
is earnestly hoped for by a host Of friends.
Drs. McGalliard and Hanson are in atten-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The Misses Verret of Assumption, ac-
companied by their guest, Miss Laurie
Lagarde of Thibodaux, spent few days
this week with the family of Mr.. j. NJ.
Breaux, ON the Conway plantation, and
also attended the commencement exhibi-
lion at jefferson College, st. James, Tues
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

P1oN1c.-A number Of young folks had
a delightful picnic on Mrs. J. A. Braud' s
Picayune plantation, opposite Donaldson
vi1Ie on Thursday. We have not learned
the names of all the participants, but know
that our town was worthily represented by
those good looking and popular young gen
tlemen, Messrs. Ckas. A. Maurin, Desire
g, Gondran, VIM. D. Park and Henry
Comstock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

What has become of the $4,000 of school
funds referred to in "Shrimps" communi-
cation? is question that demands an answer
from the proper source.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

In pursuance of the new law reducing the
humber'of internal Revenue Agents, fifteen
of these officers have been discharged in
the Louisiana district. 1t was reported here
that Mr.. J. j. Sullivan of Donaldsonville
was one of the number, but the rumor
proved incorrect, as Mr.. Sullivan has been
retained i'll the service. We regard this
circumstance as an indication that he has
performed his duties in manner that has
merited the approval of his official superiors.
Mr.. Sullivan has been spending a few Gays
at his home in Donaldsonville and will re-
turn to New Orleans tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

1t is reported that the I,ewn Council will
respond to the complaint concerning the
throwing of dead animals into the Missis-
sippi river, by repeating the ordinance which
now prohibits this manner of disposing of
such carcasses. Other riparian cities and
towns, it is centended, permit carbon and
garbage to be thrown into the river, and
there seems to BIO no good reason why
Donaldsonvifle should not follow their ex-
ample, particularly as it appears there is
no available ground in or near the town
to he had as place of burial for such
refuse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Wiley Scott is in Jail charged with steal
ing bale of moss from the premises of
Mr.. Leon Picard, at Dntchtown, during
the night of the 18th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The Police Jury held a meeting Wednes-
day, pursuant to their adjournment of last
week. We publish report of the proceed
inps in to-day's CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

CoF1ELD GuAKDs.-At Wednesday nights
meeting of this command partial report
of the finance committee was received, and
the committee instructed to continue its
Investigation and get the finances of the
organization into proper shape as soon as
uossible. When the business of the meet
ing had been concluded adjournment until
the third Wednesday evening of August
Vas voted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

The present outlook is that the jury Commits
sion, jury system, courts, School Board, ETC.,
will be done away with in this parish-the asso-
citation with big pile of initials will hence
forth run everything.
LBS. P. A. W. X. Y. z.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

Napoleonville wants public market
house, and two fairs are to be given on the
9th and 10th of August with view to
raising money for the purpose of supply
ing the necessity.
The cause of the death of Rev. Moses
Baker, whose sudden demise at Darrow-
vile was reported in our paper last week,
was heart disease. He had not been preach
ing at Rev. Hiilery Rice's church, as we
heard, but at Rev. Tom Browns church, up
the river. The deceased was in excellent
spirits all the evening and seemed in sound
health up to the moment of the Fatal at
tack that Frustrated him in front Of the
store Of Messrs. Hart & A1rnitage. His
death occurred about midnight of the 18th
inst
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19

CHANGED NAIL ScHEDULE.-A decided i'm
proyement has been effected in the time Of
arrival of our daily mail from New Orleans
via the Mississippi Valley railroad. Instead
of coming up on the night train and
reaching here at $50 P. NJ, the mail is now
brought on the train leaving the city at II
A. NJ, reaching Burnside station at 1:30 P. NJ,
and being transferred from there to Don
aldsonville per steamer Clipper. arriving
here at 2:55 P. N. The down mail leaves
here at $50 A. NJ, as before. Under this
new schedule, which, went into operation on
Thursday, mail subscribers get their city
papers the day they are published, and re-
ceive letters in season to answer them by
return post.
A LUCKY M1N1srER.-T drawing of Mrs.
M. Israel & Co. s gift scheme took place at
their establishment last Sunday, under the
supervision of Messrs. F. n. Gray. w. G..
Hanson and Jno. 7. Nolan, and the prize
an elegant double set of plush parlor fur
niture-was won by ticket No. $50, of which
Rev. NJ. Eisenberg was the fortunate hold
er. Not having any immediate use for the
furniture, the winner disposed of it to MIR.
A. GenaZzini and now ornaments the par
lor, of the latter gentlenan's beautiful new
residence on Railroad Avenue. We con-
graduate Mr.. Eisenberg on his stroke of
good luck, which came to him just on the
eve of his departure from our town to as
sumo charge of one of the leading Jewish
synagogues in New Orleans. Mrs. Israel /
Co. are arranginga new gift distribution OF
which due announcement will be made te
their customers through the local press.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-19
LIST OF LETTERS
in the Post-office at oona'dsonvii'e'
Ascension Parish, La, July ~, 584.

Ascension Parish, La, July I 2, 1884.
blackburn. j johnson, Mrs Martha
Rass y Lineon. Nelson
R;sbvr Mrs Liza Miles, John
Cnrho James Miller, Miss Alice
Gofie]d w Monconduit, j B
Demane, Mrs Liny Milier, EHls
Friberg, Henry NorWood, IS
Ferina. Fihppo-2 Kagan, Mr =,
Ferina, Giovanni Smith, James II
Goettling. Gus Thomas,
Guedry Miss A. vIllaTaso Altred
Hampton, Ben Williams; CeIiestan
johnson. William Wilson, Pierre
Williams Moses
If not called for in four weeks will be sent &c
'''o De"> '''e''A LOUIS LEFORT. P. NJ.