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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-18

Having large stock Of Jerseys, they
York cost. 4. Baunlan, To6 Elm street.
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"Hackmetack, y 8 lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price IS and 30 cents. Sold by
J. NJ. House.
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Fresh cream aud Swis. cheese, n
Loeb 4 Freihorg's,
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Shlloh's Cstarrh Remedy a positive
cure for catafrh, dlphthsria aud cankel
mouth. Sold NY j. NJ. uou2e.
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John, how do you like my new hati
Where did you YET III Why, at bau-
man'sl
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Don't iail tope the Tyroloons tonight
al Mayors garden,
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French Pattern hats and bonnetS1
half ur'ce. Gt Bauman's.
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Money TO Lend.

have special fund Of $4,000 to lend
on strictly improved farms in North
Texas. J. b, SIMPSON, 1Sl Elm.
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There Is n secret about
MEXICAN FEMALE REMEDY

which all ladies' shodld know. SEQ our
circular at your druggists.
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No mother should he without
MEXICAN FEMALE REMEDY

which cures all female diseases and
makes all women happy.
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The Following Telegram Explains Itself.
CHICAGO, July s.-To J. II. Webster, Dallas,
Texas.
We will be in your city on the 18th
inst. BE In readiness 10 take our photo
graphs. Signed.
TEXAS DELEGATION TO THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
Clim bing the Spiral Stairs.
Invisible Architecture in a New England
Parsonage.

Invisible Architecture in New England
Parsonage.
Yes she said, ''our children are married
and gone, and my husband and / sit by our win
ter fire much as we did before the little ones
came to widen the circle. Life is something
like spiral staircase: we are all the time COM
ing around over the spot we started from, only
one degree further up the stairs
That's pretty illustration remarked her
friend. musingly, gazing into the glowing Goals
which radlated a pleasant heat from the many
Widowed stove. You know we cannot stop
toiling up the hill, though"
Surely, we can't and for myself Idon,t find
fault with that necessity provided the advance
in life is not attended with calamity or suffer-
ing, for have had my share of that, Not long
since my health utterly broke down. Ny sys-
tenn was full Of malaria My digestion became
thoroughly dlsordered and my nerves were in a
Wretched state. was languid. ate little and
that without enjoying it. and had no strength
or ambition to perform even my light house
hold duties. Medical treatment failed to reach
the seat of the trouble. The disease-which
seemed to be weakness of all the vital organs
progressed Until had several attacks which
my physicians pronounced to be acute conges-
ton OF the stomach. The last of these was des-
perate struggle and | was given up to die As the
cr1sls had partially passed, my husband heard
OF the merits of PARKER's TosIc as an invigor-
ant In just such cases as mine I took it and
felt its good effects at once 1t appeared to per
yade my body as though the blessing of new
life had come to me. Taking no other medi-
cine continued to improve, and am now in
better health than have neen for a long time
Kev. T. Perry, pastor of Baptist Church, Cold
brook Mass.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

so'ree dansante was given at the resi-
denee of Mrs. j. A. Braud on the Picayune
plantation, opposite Donaldsonville, Tues
hay evening, and it was an occasion of
much enjoyment to the participants. The
entertainment was intended to .commemo-
rate the birthday anniversaries of Miss
Lucille Brand and her friend and neighbor,
Miss Cora Bourgeois, and these young
ladies sxerted themselves with gratifying
success to entertain the score of guests in
attendance. A party of ten or twelve young
ladies and gentlemen from Dona!dsonville
had wished to be present, but owing to the
high wind prevailing it was deemed best
pot to risk crossing the river at night.
hence Mr.. John F. Terrio had the honor of
representing the town at the frolic. Among
the guests from distance were DR.. Numa
Hlmel, Messrs. James and Arthur Billion
Rnd Ernest Himel of St. James, and Mr..
Robert Hanson Of the Bowdon place. We
beg leave to join the friends Of Misses
Braua and Bourgeois in wishing them very
many returns of the anniversary SO pleas
!antly celebrated Tuesday evening
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

bEaAToRIAL CONVENTION CALLED.-The
Republican Senatorial committee of this
district met at the courthouse in this town
on Thursday, pursuant to the call of the
chairman, with all the members present in
person or by proxy. After considerable
Senatorial nominating convention to
meet at DarroTyille, this parish, ON Mon-
day, March 10, at IL NJ, to choose candi-
date for Senator and form new district
committee. The representation of the two
parishes was fixed at eight delegates each,
and the presidents and secretaries of the
parish committees are to furnish the dele
gates with proper credentials. These Gre
dentlals are to be forwarded to the chair
man and secretary of the district COM
mlttee, who are to prepare the roll for the
temporary organization of the convention.
We shall publish the official proceedings of
the district committee next week if space
permits. Hon. G. Fl. Hill of Ascension and
Senator Richard SHINES of St. James are
the competing candidates for the Senate
rial nomination, and the probability is that
we shall witness as stubborn a contest for
the prize as that waged in behalf of the
same candidates four years ago. St. James
has had the Senator twelve years since re-
construction, against Ascension's four
years, and the delegates from this parish
will undoubtedly exhaust all legitimate
means to secure the nomination of their
candidate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

The Board of Levee Commissioners for
the third district met at AIgiers on Thurs
day and after considering report from
the State Board of Engineers showing the
amount of work done in the district during
The past year and the probable amount that
will be required to put the levees in good
shape before the flood of 1885, it was de-
cided that the district levee tax for 1884
should be fixed at five mills. A resolution
was adopted calling the attention of the
Governor, Attorney General and Police
Jury to the facts connected with the refusal
of the property holders of Orleans parish,
right bank, to pay the district levee tax,
and recommending that steps be taken to
determine the status of the parish of Or
Jeans with regard to that tax. Me- j. C.
!Cofeld, commissioner from Ascension,
was unable to attend the meeting, hence
Mr.. NJ. W. barton acted in his stead by
virtue of an appointment from the Presi-
dent of our Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

A NovELrY.-One of the most novel at
FRACTIONS in our town is the clock on exhibit
ton al. Jos. Gondran & Sons Blue Store-a
clock that will run 400 days, or one year
and sixty-fye days. The proprietors of the
Blue Store, who are always
ON TIME
and never fail to equal any and all induce
ments that may be presented by our ner-
chants, now offer to each person purchasing
five dollars worth of goods from them a
chance in the drawing of this beautiful
CLOCK, which will take place under the su-
pervision of committee of citizens as soon
as the tickets are disposed of. In order
that customers who buy only So 5oworth at
one time may also participate in the draw
ing, half tickets will be issued, and on
presentation of two of these, whole ticket
will be given in exchange therefor. This
viii enable any two friends whose pur-
chases only amount to 81 50 each to ex-
change their halves for full chance which
they can then hold in partnership.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
NatioHa. Surgical Institute,

Two SURGEONS from this ell-estabIshea
and widely known Institute of Atlanta Ga,
and Indianapolis. Ind" will make a special
Rry 20 and March /. 1851, stopping at the ST.
charles Hotel. They will bring surgical ami
mechanical appliances, best French artificial
eyes, and everything necessary for the treat
1nent of accepted cases.
They treat no one unless there is an I'M
doubted prospect of great improvement -or
complete restoration. Deforn.ities of eTery
the hip. spiue and joints. paralysis, piles, fist
uia, eataeh. female and private diseases. dis
eases Of the.sye and ear. chronic diseases, etc.
treated -
Come early, as the visit is limited to the
time stats.i. For circulars and full particu
tars address
f. NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE
Atlanta Ga.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

The Landry and Hill Republican parish
committees meet at noon to-day, in DON
jacksonville, for the purpose of consider
ing the plan of compromise agreed upon at
the conference of representatives from
both factions held on the 18th inst. It is
regarded as a foregone conclusion that the
agreement will be ratified by both commit
tees and the unity of the party secured. In
this event, the parish ticket will be nomi-
mated, delegates elected to the State, judicial
and senatorial conventions and new par
ish committee formed to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
DEMOCRATIC STATE ooMMITTEE.

DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE.
This body met at Odd Fellows Hall, New
Orleans on the 18th and 18th insts., and or
7 ganized by elecsing Gen. Leon Jastremski
of Baton Rouge, president, Messrs. W. A..
Robertson and 7. w. Patton, vice presidents,
Mr. John ]. Fitzpatrick, treasurer, Mfr. O.
NJ. Tennison, secretary. The contests from
the NINTH fifteenth and sixteenth wards of
New Orleans were referred back to the peo-
pie for settlement; that from the seventh
ward was settled by seating Mr.. e. Fl. Nc
Caleb and those from the parishes of East
Baton Rouge and st. James by the seating
of Messrs. j. T. Young and j. e. Poche re-
spectively. At the first days session Of the
committee, Mr.. Poche was admitted SUBJ
ject to contest, but on the second day, no
notice having been received that his right
to act as O member would be contested, he
was finally confirmed in his seat.
An executive committee was appointed,
consisting Of Messrs. w. A. Robertson, I. W.
Patton, Patrick Mealey, I. D. Moore, r. N.
Ogden, E. III. McCaleb, r. G. Davey, j. v.
Guiilotte, Z. Y. Ably, with Gen. Jastremski
as ec-o6fcio chairman, and tho committee
was authorized to issue an address to the
Democracy of the State. The following
rules were adopted:
/. Fifteen members of the committee shall
constitute quorum for the transaction of bus
mess.
2. This committee shall be governed by gen.
eral parliamentary law and usage, and Barclays
Digest shall be authority on all parliamentary
questions.
g. The executive committee appointed by this
committee shall have full control of the man.
ageInent of the campaign; shall audit and draft
on the treasurer for all campaign expenses. and
shall be convened at such time and place as the
chairman of the executive committee shall di-
rect.
4. The chairman of this committee may call
the same together at any time and Place he may
deem necessary, and shall do SO on the written
request of any fifteen members OF the commit
tee, after giving ten days notice by publication
In the New Orleans papers,
D. That no proxies be recognized except those
given to persons from the same ward or parish.
A proposition to take action relative to
calling a convention to elect delegates to the
Democratic national convention was passed
over as premature. The members taxed
themselves S. apiece for immediate ex-
penses and the committee adjourned sub
ject to the call of the president. The OK
ecutive committee then held meeting with
closed doors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

The starboard steam-pipe of the steamer
Clinton exploded last Tuesday, as the boat
was backing out from landing near Ba-
you Goula, and Patrick Murphy and
George Pierce, engineers assistants, and
boy employed in the kitchen, were severe
ly scalded, and Pierce died after reaching
New Orleans. The boat went down work
ing one wheel, and was repaired in time to
leave on her regular trip last evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
Ruin Wrought in the Forest.

How depressing it is to see acres Of trees cut
down In the midst Of a noble forest How sad.
denlng it is also to see that thin spot in the
midst of your otherwise abundant hair. Stop
It at once by the use of Parker's Hair Balsam
For actual efficiency this famous article stands
at the head of its class. Elegant for the toilet,
delicious in oder, and restores the original
color to gray or faded hair. Economical, as a
slight occasional application keeps the hair
and scalp in perfect order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

Thos. Benton, the colored desperate who
murdered Robert Duggan in Plaquemine
on the 9Th of July, 1883, was hanged at that
town on Friday of last week. He died
bravely, laughing and clapping his hands
when the cap was placed over his head.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
THE REPUBLICAN, CALI,

Not having previouly published the full
text of the resolutions adopted by the Re-
publican State committee calling State
convention for the 9th of March, we pre-
sent them herewith:
WHEREAS a State election will be held on
TuesdaY, the 22na day OF April, 18a4; and
WHEREAS. The National Republican conven-
ton for the nomination of candidates for Pres
ldent and Vice President Of the United States
will be held III the city Of Chicago on Tuesday,
the Sd day of June. 1885, therefore. be it
ResoIrcd. That the chairman of this commit
tee issue forthwith n call for State conven-
ton to meet IN the city of New Orleans at II
NJ, on Wednesday. the 9Th day of March. 1881.
hnnal Republican committee, and for such
other purposes ms may be determined by the
said State convention.
Resotred. That the several parish commit
tees are hereby directed to call an election of
delegates between the LIST and goth day of Feb
ruary, and the President and Secretaries of
such parish committees are required to furnish
delegates with proper credentials and to trans
mt to the State Central Committee copies of
such credentials on OF before the 1st day of
March, 1884.
Resolved. That during the session of the
state convention the members composing the
uelegat1ons from the respective Congressional
districts shall meet in separate district conven-
tons and elect the two delegates to the Nation
al convention to which such districts are en-
titled. and the same shall be reported to the
State convention.
The representation of the various par
ishes is to be the same as that to which they
were entitled In the last State convention
of the party. Under this basis Ascension
is entitled to four delegates, and the total
number in the convention will be 18o.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

Mr.. Peter NJ. Lapice, one of the Oldest
and most intelligent sugar planters of St.
James, died at his plantation last week,
aged 81 years. He was born in San Do
mingo, but came to louisiana when child.
The New Orleans City Item says:
As an evidence of his enterprise and energy it
may be stated that twelve years ago he went to
the Dutch East India possessions in order to
procure new variety Of cane for the benefit Of
Louisiana planters. Most of his samples were
SPOILED before they arrived. brit from the few
eyes that retained their vitality sugar cane
well suited to this climate has been widely pro-
duced. Mr.. Lapice was the first Louisiana
planter that produced white sugar in this State.
His body was conveyed to Natchez where it
was buried beside the remains OF his wife, who
died many years ago.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

issued blythe Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish During the Week Ending Yesterday.
A. J. Starken to Miss Fanny Calliet.
Richard Mcbride to Miss Nancy Mullen,
Ndretsse Gautreau to Miss Alice Gaadin,
Paul Gonez to Miss Mary Dier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
Saturday, February %, 1884.
Go and see M. Israel & Co.'s dollar shirt
just received.

st. James levees are in good condition.
Perhaps the only weak point is at the court
house, and steps will be taken to strengthen
that.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

The Ohio river is falling rapidly at all
points. There will be high water all along
the line below Cairo, but it is confidently
expected that the levees will nearly all with
stand the food and that we shall escape q
repetition of last years overflow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

They who, work early and late the year
round need, occasionally, the healthful
stimulous impaired by wholesome tonic
like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters To all.
Its purity and efficiency as remedy and
preventive of disease: commend it. It
checks inclplent rheumatism and malarial
symptoms, relieves constipation, dyspep-
STA and biliousness, arrests premature
decay of the physical energies, mitieates
the infirnaitles of age and hastens coaya-
Iescenee. For sale By IL Druggists and
Dealers generally.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

Gienn'. Sulphur Soap is the most reliable
purifier of the SKIN in the maaket,
Pixies Tnothacke Drops cure in one miu-
ute,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

EEP-O'-DAY-Dr. T. Morris J. B. Briggs
and wife. DR.. j. W. Inness J. B. Overton. 3. G.
Trim, John Prytania, Joseph Cornelli, Felix
Morriston. New Orleans; James Connaught, P.
keltz. Mobile; Daniel j. Foley, Bayou Got1la;
J. II. Ayraud. Jr.. L. 0. Toups, NapoleonvilIe:
D. Il. Lewis, St. Charles parish; James Lear,
Jr.. st. James; w. A. Martin. A. r. Nixon, T. P.
Z; H.; Albert Duthn, Miss Fannie Stayla7, c. T.
Plumb and wife. New York; Frank Sitter, D.
Gurrant. Chicago; Emile Corkmau, Ohio; ii.
Hamilton. West Indies; Peter jefferson, Al
bany,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23

Mack will have something important to
say next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the 3ost-office at Dona!dsonvile,
Ascension Parish Ia Feb "a 1884

Rscension Parish, La. Feb. %, 1854.
Anderson, Mrs NJ I.urdry. Annie
Butler. Richard II Moore. Joshvay
Bradley, Ben Melarcon. Prospara
Buck, J " Marshal. CALVIN
Byrley, VIM Morris Mrs Cealia
Brown. Patrick Nicholas Mrs Mary
Cole, Watt Oselen, Rev s (2)
Corner, Phillis Smith. Franz p
6arnes John Spencer. Rev 81
Doom. Forest 49, Strohmeier. e A{forpnl
Doom, LIE Trent. q W 7''
DublieuS, Mrs A Totne-. Mrs Mary
Fesver, Frank ToIliyer. Adam
Garsey, III + Wade, Miss Ii
Hanley, j III Wilson. John r,
billiard. Kyer fcol) Walsh, P
Hether, .kaufm Walker. r,
Landry, Mrs C (2) Wade. G W
Landry. Manuel Wartson, Miss E
Ii not called for. in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
: LOUIS LEFORT, P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Town of DonaldsonviiIe for the Week
ENDING Yesterdav

LEE-George Pitcher, G. A. Dryer. G. Guel
George Mallard. Sam Lippmun, Theo Frnis,
Jr., Y. J. JAEGER. George Rocquet. Henry Block,
B. Geissert, B. Tstum, John White, New Or
loans; s: NJ. Callan. st. Louis; Ira. T. Keeney,
son Williams, Pere Hyacinthe Loyson and wife,
and master Paul Loyson, Paris; NJ. Mcdowell
lard and wife Texas; NJ. Barleious, Louisville:
Thomas G. Erwin, Louisiana; l.. w. Howard,
Charles Meyer, Cincinnati; I. H. Davis, Iber-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-02-23
To- ISFt-I I III.
JOSEPH uONDaAN, JR.,
fT1..,rx, fTu,,n-uz

Town Treasurer.
The Treasurer made tie following report:
70 the Mayor and Common Council of Donald
sonville:
Genttemen--On the End day of January, 1894,
for the purpose of selling the lease of the Mar
ket-House of this town, pursuant to then exist
ing ordinances. and the same was adjudicated
by me to Messrs. Louis Wild and .. Variant
for the sum of $1,000. in representation of which
amount the said purchasers executed their
twelve several notes each for the sum of S86 80,
with Widow Variant and G. Kline as security.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-26
$50 Fond of the Pipes. -

The affection Of Scotch folks for
the music of tlrir beloved bagpipes
has been the theme Of many anec-
dotes. but few incidents are more in
teresting or pathetic than the follow
ing. which was frequently related by
Mulready himself during his lifetime
as reminiscence of the days when
he and Wilkie were intimate friends
and fellow students at the schools of
the Royal Academy. David Wilkie
was then living in London with his
mother and sister, his father.
Scotch minister, being lately dead
The Wilkes lived in a certain long
street in the neighborhood of Port
land-place, called then Norton ST..
but probably identical with the thor
oughfare known at present as Great
Tichfeld-st. After time Mrs. VII
kie fell seriously Ill, and Mulready,
who took very friendly interest in
the old lady, called frequently to in
quire after her. One day as he was
going to pay his usual visit he turn
ed into Norton-st., Mt the farthest end
from the house where the Wilkes
lived, when, to his great surprise, he
heard distinctly the music of bag
pipes. He looked up the whole Of
the long. straight street, but no play
er could he see, and yet the weird,
shrill notes sounded loudly in his
ears.
Strange stories of ghostly unseen
pipers came in:o his head. and as he
walked in the direction of Wilkes
house he was surprised to find that
the music became distinctly louder
as be advanced up the street. At
last be rang the bell. Wilkie him
self opened the door, and then the
locality of the bagpipes became only
too evident. In the little front par
lor sat a highlander playing away
vigorously at some familiar Scotch
melody. Mulready looked to VIII
kie for an explanation, conversation
being out of the question while the
music was going on. Wilkie drew
him inside the door, and signing to
the man to stop for moment, the
kind hearted Scotchman in his broad
accent explained to his friend how
the poor old mother was dying up
otairs and how he bad found for her
the only music that she cared to
hear. "Yousee, said Wilkie, "she's
so fond of the pipes"