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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20

gtra B. o. con dictamen del Conse-
4. Y Estads que ID por irrevocable nn
asao De eEta Comisitn Provincial
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20
GRAN REALHICION.
L "A p E r L A. :

Este tan conocido = renombrado es-
tablecimieBto per la riqueza y variedad
de los artienlos- que henan constante-
mente sus aparadores, tiene el gusto
de ofrecer, precio de costo al phblico,
un extenso J variado snrtido de telas
de seda que ACADIA de recibir de Europa.
En- guantes, flores, sbanicos y otra
infnidad de ARTIcULos DE FANTASIA.
ofrece tambien grandes novedades.
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20

En- Ia M Marfna.D DicennOs on e
han qnedado muy lueidcs los exAme-
nes de la escuela de ninss que en- Ia
Marina dirige la muy competente pro-
fesora senora dona Rosa Cnret de Bau-
I'd, d guien felicitamos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20

Gracias.-Se las damos al Sc
nor Farmaceutico don Pedro Gatell
por haber teni1o La bondad de regular
nos unas botellas de su magnifco al
cohelado higienico, extirpador de do
lores de cabeza, renmas etc.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-06-20

Est. ;na;ferencia es mas noclya : .os
comunsros @srn que las medidas 5sPIss,Tas S;srnn
i Hay ay paz en- tOda Ia Fr1nots, 1ootamsDte ;
Los % oniggsrSn nfg mas en- el veranO pro
~ r;no : iIamado, por los conercLau1e'' Ia
1lno, ...s .r;sor ,,,; (la estaci6n mnsr1a)-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

T. AxD P. T1D-B1rs.-The train dispatch
er's Office of the Texas and Pacific railroad
has been transferred from Boyce station to
Plaquemine.
The T. and P. Company have opened a
gravel pit near Robeline station and are
now raising the grade one foot and half
and making solid bed through Choctaw
swamp near the Atchafalaya. It is the in
tention of the company to have the road in
thorough repair by the LIST of July, SO that
the run can be made by passenger trains
between New Orleans and Marshall in if
teen hours.
There is no probability that the impend-
ing forfeiture of their land grant will in
any measure effect the stability of the
Texas and Pacific Company. The road is
in solid hands and has great and pros
porous future before it if the managers care
to put their line in position to handle the
increased traffic that will in the very nature
of things be offered them. The promise to
place the road in good condition indicates
that the prospect Is properly appreciated
and that full advantage will be taken of
the opportunity to make this line what it
ought to be, the greatest in the South.
Mr.. Nicholas North of DonaldsonFille,
employed on the road as section boss.
fell from hand-car, near johnson station,
during Christmas week, and was SO severe
~ hurt that he is still an invalid and can
only move about by the aid of crntches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02
Died,

1 MEHLrIn Port RerroW, Ascension parish
La, on Monday, January %, 1884, at 10 40 O'Clock
| New Orleans.
New Orleans German Gazette please COPY.
| LANDRY--At her residence in the parish of
| Ascension. La, Monday, January %, 1884, at II
O'Clock P. H., Mrs. ADLARD LANDRY, aged 81
| years and months.
10 our venerable friend and universally
esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr.. Adlard Landry,
and to his noble sons and daughters, we offer a
heartfelt expression of sympathy in their be-
reavement-the loss of wife and mother
| whose manifold virtues endeared her to all who
were favored with her acquaintance. The very
| large procession which followed the remains
of the beloved dead to their last resting place
Tuesday evening is an evidence of the high
| esteem in which Mrs. Landry was held in the
community where she spent her long and use
full life. The funeral services were conducted
at Smoke Bend Chapel and the interment took
place in the Catholic Cemetery at Donaldson
Vile.
BUJOL-At her residence in Ascension par
lsh. La, on Thursday. January 81. 1884. at 4:45
A. NJ, MRS. JACQUES BUyoL. nee Lise Gaudin'
aged So years.
Mrs. Bujol was sister of Mrs. Adlard Lam
dry. whose death we have just recorded, and
what has been said in merited praise of one
might be said of the other. Such women are
an ornament to our parish, and their loss
affects not only their own immediate circles
but the entire community. As in the case of
the sister who preceded her to the grave only
three days, Mrs. Bujois remains were Inferred
In our Catholic Cemetery after solemn funeral
ceremony at Smoke Bend Chap
DALFERES-Ath her residence in Assumn-
tlon parish, La. Thursday, January 81, 1884. at
Jeanette Trnxillo, aged 50 years.
This estimabie lady was the widow of the
late Antoine j. Dalferes of Assumption and the
sister of Snsthene Truxillo, a respected citizen
of the same parish. She leaves an only son.
Mr. Joe Dalferes, nephew of Capt. Joseph
Dalferes. who in common with her other rela-
tives will have general sympathy in their attic
ton. The burial took place yesterday morning
at Piatten~ille.
GiLBERT-In Gouldsboro. Thursday. JAN
uary "A, 1881, DAVID OLIVER GILBERT. aged 25
years, g native of Louisiana.
San Francisco JsuYaa2 Cork Herald and
Dublin, Ireland, papers please copy.
Deceased was nephew of the estimable wife
OF Mr.. John +. Park, one of our prominent mer-
chants. He was the oniy son of an aged mother
and his life was devoted to her support and
maintenance. MAY the sod rest lightly uDon
MN anu may the soothing balm of consolation
&c poured INTO the gaping wounds of tile hearts
Ehat ioFed him by the ruling One above.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

RICE PLANTATION FOB LEAsE.-The Wa.
terioo plantation, which comprises at least
800 acres of cleared land specially adapted
to the cultivation of rice, can be leased upon
advantageous terms, as will appeas from
the advertisement iR another column. The
place is on the left bank of the river, in
this parish, about ten miles above Donald
sonville, being adjoined on the upper aide
by the Riverside plantation of Masssrs. Jno.
Crossley & Sons and on the lower by New
River lane. Mr.. a. D. Percy at Ashland
store will furnish all needful particulars as
to terms, ETC., upon personal application
or if addressed through New River post-of
fee, this parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Mrs. Antoine Locker, the unfortunate
woman shot by her husband at Napoleon
vile on the 18th ult., under the circnm-
stances reported in the CHIEF of week before
last, expired from the effects of her wound,
Sunday night at 10 o'clock. She took the
blame of the shooting on herself, insisting
that her husband was in nowise responsible.
The affair was inquired into by the District
Judge shortly after its occurrence and
Locker was released from jail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

SMALL Pox.-While Donaidsonville re-
mains almost free from this loathsome
disease-the only cases in town being those
of Joe franklin and child of Frank Jones,
little colored boys-the malady is on the
increase in Port Barrow and Smoke Bend,
there being some twenty-seven cases in the
former place and seven in the latter. Of
the Port Barrow cases all but three are
colored persons, while those in Smoke
Bend are all colored. There have been five
or six deaths during the past week, two in
Smoke Bend, the others in Port Barrow
Horrible stories reach us as to the negli-
gent and insecure manner in which the
bodies of victims are buried near Smoke
Bend lane and the line of the Texas and
Pacific railroad, and in the name of public
decency and for the protection of the COM
munity from needless exposure to con-
tagion, the matter ought to be investigated
by our parochial authorities and means
taken to correct what is shameful outrage
if one-half the reports in circulation are
we'll founded.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

The costumes to be worn by the men,
bees OF the Donaldsonviile Dramatic and
Social Club at their fancy dress ball the
night of the 10th inst, have been received
and prepared, and are of character that
assures an attractive display by the wearers.
Preparations for the tableaux will be COM
pleted in due season, and there is every
reason to anticipate that the entertainment
will be one of the most enjoyable ever given
here
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Our pleasant and popular young friend,
Emile Levy, went to New Orleans on the
steamer Jno. W. Cannon yesterday for the
purpose Of having a surgical operation per-
formed on his throat. He has been for
some years afflicted with swelling which
gradually increases in size until its removal
by means of the knife becomes necessary.
The present operation will be the twelfth
of the same character he has undergone, and
we hope that it will prove no more severe
than its predecessors and will result in his
permanent relief from the disagreeable
affection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Having been compelled by the marriage
Of DR.. Gaudin to vacate their rooms in the
cottage occupied by him, the members of
the Tepsichorean Social Club have rented
Mr.. ID. Olhmeyer's nest little bsik1ing on
Railroad avenue, near Mississippi street,
which they have fitted up and furnished in
handsome style and where the meetings of
the club will be hereafter held.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Michel Meillear, son-in-law
and daughter of Mr.. Ozem6 Landry of this
place, arrived here last Saturday, from
their home in the Attakapas region, and
will remain month among their Donald
sonville friends and relatives. We trust
their sojourn will be as pleasant as their
welcome has been cordial.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Capt. w. A. Miller OF the Bella Israel
and Judge r. n. Sims Of the Ascension bar
left for New Orleans yesterday via the Mis-
sissippi Valley road, going to the Clark
place in buggies and taking the train at the
station at that point. Both gentlemen have
gone down On business and will remain but
short while. We believe the main object
Of Judge Sims visit was to attend to the
fling of plaintiffs brief in the suit of the
Board of Wardens of the Roman Catholic
Church of Ascension against the Archbish-
OPP of the diocese and Father Ceuppens.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

A windmill is being erected alongside
the track of the Mississippi Valley railroad
on the Clark plantation, designed to keep
the water tank at that place supplied. The
party putting up the structure has con-
tracted to erect one of the same kind on
Mr.. Cofeld's Point Houmas place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Capt. Jones has been confined to his bed
by spell of sickness and was consequently
unable to complete his statement of tax
and license collections for the last quar-
ter of 1888, Or to go to Baton Rouge for
the purpose of making settlement with
the State authorities. He will undertake the
trip in the course of few days if his
health permits,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Heavy fogs have prevailed on the river
two or three nights this week, and that of
Tuesday night was so dense that the steam
boats were compelled to tie up. The
Richardson, which left New Orleans at S
O'Clock Tuesday evening, did not roach
Donaldsonville until nearly 5 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Mr.. Parre Kiopman Of the firm of III.
Israel u Co., came mp from New Orleans
ON the noon train yesterday and left again
ON the steamer Cannon, about two hours
later, to return to the CITY. This was in
deed flying trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Mr.. Cab. Gardemal, recently agent of
the Texas and Pacific railroad at this place,
is now filling the position of night opera
tor at the Cheneyvssie station, parish of
Rapides. Gabe probably drank Bayou La
fourche water during his stay here and is
being drawn back to DonaldsonvilIe by
irresistible fate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

On Saturday last Mr.. II. D. Sachen, a
stranger who Is conducting the iewelry
auction advertised in last weeks paper,
was arrested on the complaint of Mr.. Sa-
vastano, the fruit and oyster dealer on
Railroad Avenue, who charged that Sachen
had sold him a watch of some base metal
under the false pretense that it was gold.
Justice Leche, before whom the affidavit
was made, released the accused on an ap-
pearance bond of $40 and on Wednesday
the case came up for examination. After
hearing the witnesses, among whom were
Messrs. Trepagnier and Parisot, watch
makers and jewelers., the Justice decided
that the watch contained sufficient gold to
be denominated gold watch, under which
title it had been sold to the complainant
Tie accused was accordingly discharged
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

In addition to the mammoth stock of
fresh groceries Just received at the new
store of Chas. Maurin is fine supply of
excellent stoves of the best pattern and
make.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

A fine lot Of clothing has just been re-
ceived at Klina's Old Reliable store, and
more is coming in every day. Suits from
S. up, to suit all tastes and purses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Misses Cora and Azeha Bourgeois left
for New Orleans Monday evening on the
steamer Belle Of the Coast, accompanied
by Mrs. J. A. Braud. The young ladies'
will remain in the city several weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

State Auditor JumeI and companion
had fine hunt on the Waterloo place, in
this parish, Sunday before last, killing
eighty odd snipe and some other game in
addition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

CoLoRED WOMAN K1LLED.-Last Monday
afternoon a young colored woman named
Elizabeth FELTON,, daughter of Roberto Eel.
ton who lives on Mr.. Leon Picard's place al
the Dutch stores, in the eighth ward of this
parish, was shot and instantly killed by a
colored man named Patrick Block, alias
Peter Block. Justice Brown, acting by au-
thorization of the Coroner, held an inquest
on the body of the woman and elected
the following facts: Block went to the safe
for the purpose of getting something to eat,
when Elizabeth placed her back against the
door and prevented him from opening it.
The man had self-cocking revolver in his
hand Of the pattern known as the Amer
lean bulldog, and while he was scufling
with the deceased, apparently in sportiye
mood, the weapon was discharged and the
ball entered Eizabeth's head back of the
left ear, causing instant death. Block
claimed that the shooting was entirely ac-
cidental and that he did not know the
weapon would go off. There were three
witnesses to the killing, but none of them
are able to say whether the shot was fred
accidentally OR Intentionally, though they
all agree that the parties seemed to be in
good humor and no harsh words passed
between them. Block reported the affair
to Justice Brown and was advised to pro-
coed to Donaldsonville and surrender him.
self. He started off with the avowed in
tention of doing so, but has not been seen
since. The jury of inquest was unable to
determine whether the case was one of
murder or uninteaHonal homicide, but rec
that the perpetrator be arrested
and held for exami nation before the Dis
trict Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

LUCKY NuafBER. At Cheap Tony's
sewing machine drawing last Saturday,
asss9 proved the fortunate number, and Nj.
Frank Qnezeraue, a colored resident Of
Donaldsonville, was the lucky holder.
Everybody ought to secure chance in the
next drawing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

An INTERESTING CEKEMoNY.-We had thu
pleasure Of being a guest at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger in Smoke
Bend, this parish, last Wednesday, on the
occasion of the circumcision and naming
of their infant son, Henry Moses Geiger, q
ceremony that is ranked one of the most
important of the Jewish ritual and is usual
| " celebrated with feasting and rejoicing.
Rev. NJ. Eisenberg of this town offciated
with his usual skill, grace and dignity, and
after the ceremony the assembled guests,
about fifteen in number, were invited to
partake of an elegant dinner, comprising
half dozen courses Of delicate yiands
served in style to tempt the most epicu-
flowed il profusion and several bumpers
were quaffed to the long Life, health and
happiness of the infant in whose honor the
company had been summoned together,
and also to tbs happy parents and grand
parents. Other sentiments appropriate to
the occasion we're offered and heartily re-
sponded to, and several hours thus passed
in most jovial and agreeable manner.
Among the ladies and gentlemen present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Geiger, paternal
grandparents of the infant; Mr.. and Mrs
Blumenthai, father and stepmother of Mrs.
Charles Geiger; Mr.. j. Rosenbaum of New
Orleans, grand uncle, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emile Freund of Ascension, uncle and aunt
and Messrs. q. Feitel, VIM. Blnmenthal,
Adolphe Meter, Myer Lemann and Robert
Coquille, all of this town and parish. The
genial and hospi table host and hostess are
to be congratulated upon the manner in
which the suspicious event was celebrated.
We trust the good wishes expressed in be-
half. of themselves and their little son
around the festai board will be fully real
lied in their future lives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

ORPHEus SOCIAL AND DRAMATIC CLuB.-A
number of the young colored mon of DON
aldsonville held a meeting Thursday even
ing and organized club under the title
of the Orpheus Social and Dramatic Club,
with the following officers:
Charles W. King. President.
Jos. j. Lacroix. Vice President.
A. A. Bernard. Treasurer. -- ..
Victor Thomas, Secretary.
Z. Carmouche, Assistant Secretary.
r. B. Baquie, Manager.
The object of the organization, as indi-
Gated by its name, is to afford amusement
to the members and their friends by giving
social and dramatic entertainments.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

The Government survey boat Patrol, a
small tug, passed here yesterday afternoon
at / O'Clock, on her way to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

MEETINGS NEXT WEEK.-Ascension Hook
and Ladder Company, Monday evening.
Knights of Honor, Tuesday evening.
Terpsichorean Social Club, Wednesday
evening.
Knights of Pythias, Thursday evening.
American Legion of Honor. Saturday
evening,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

Mr.. Henry Lusk, one of the oldest resi-
dents and natives of the parish of East
Baton Rouge, died at his home two miles
from Hope Villa last Monday, at the adj
vanced age of 50 years. He was member
of the Masonic fraternity, and his funeral
was one of the largest ever seen in that
section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

River and bayou are on stand at this
point, with something like eight feet more
water than we had at this date last year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

The steamer Charles p. Choteau, down.
ward bound, lay at the Donaldsonyille
wharf a long while Tuesday evening, and
discharged 1000 sacks of cotton seed meal
consigned to planters on Bayou Lafourche.
The meal is to be ased for fertilizing pur-
poses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

The driving af piles for the new ferry
wharf ct DarPowville will be completed to-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

A new store, fresh and choice groceries
at lowest prices, is what Charles Maurin
wishes to bring to the notice of the readers
Of the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

All wool suits for s6 30, Just in at NJ.
srae & Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

1
| FNTERTAInMEsrIF, rof. I'D. M. Brewer, q
distingu islled elocuti and comedian,
will give an ntertainnent at Phoenix Hall,
next Saturday evening, the 9th INIT, con-
sisfing Of choice readings, reciit atians and
representations, scenes from ths drama u
costume, etc, which viii afford an ample
fund Of enjoyment - ~ who attend Al
mission for adnlts, q cents; children, Ii
cents. Prot. Brewer il principal 81
Brewers School of Dramatic Art, New Or
leans, and ii warmly indorsed BY the press
OF that city. He has given several enter
tainments there which have proved highly
successful.
Donaldsonville's enterpr rising young mer-
chant, Mr.. Charles Maurin, has removed
his stock 81 goods into the commodious
building on Mississipp i street, recently oc-.
cupied By Louis Raeke as tin shop. IL has
been nicely fitted mp and Charley has liter
ally packed it with stock OF the finest and
freshest groceries that could be obtained in
Orleans. Go to see him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

We return hearty thanks to our friend
Mr. Louis Wild for a friendly favor, rem
dered just in the nick Of time, which we
shall be only to glad to reciprocate when
ever opportunity offers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

The public installation and attendant en-.
tertainment to occur this and tomorrow
evenings at Blue Bucket Hall under the
auspices of Alphonso Lodge of Odd Eel
lows, promise to be largely attended. We
understand that the lodge will give a ball
next Thursday evening.
Alta special meeting of the Terpsichorean
Social Club held last Sunday evening, it
was voted to give an olio entertainment the
evening of the Goth inst, closing with a
ball. A committee of three members and
the president was appointed to make the
necessary arrangements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02
DARROWVILLE.

offer it for sale in lots to suit purchasers at
low figures and on easy terms of payment.
Persons desiring to acquire valuable lands at
cheap rates viii find this very favorable op-
portunity. Maps of the Leblanc tract may be
reen ut the Office of the Clerk and Recorder id
the Donaldsonyille Court HOUSE. at the store of
B. Lemann & Brother, DonaldsonyilIe. and at
the Darrowyille Drug Store.
For further particulars apply to or address
me at DonaldsonEille or Darrow posf-ofice,
Ascension parish, La. BEN GIRsON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-02

In the old building on Mississippi street
formerly occupied by Mr.. Bernard Lemann
can now be Esand one Of the incest and
most fully stocked groceries in town. Oul
genial and urbane young friend Charles
Manrin holds forth there and invites the
pablic to pay him a visit. He viii treat
all with uniform kindness and see that their
wishes are promptly gratifed.
The Leblanc and Lafourche saw-mills
seem to be in full blast, aud we presume
the Picayune and Braud mills are also run
ming regularly. If Congress will stop tink-
ering with the tariff, we viii have another
prosperous and busy season, and with the
restoration Of confidence will come re-
sumption Of the general work of improve
ment carried on to such a great extent last
year.