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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
NUMBER Is.
OUR GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
DOMESTIC.

Lancaster, Pa, has public crematory.
| All of our Presidents have been of for.
| eign descent.
/ An electric light scarf-pin is among the
holiday novelties.
Nevada sends exhibits to New Orleans to
the value of $4,000.
The Bostonians consumed 400 bushels
of beans on Thanksgiving day.
| The dollar subscription fer the Bartholdi
| statue pedestal is discontinued
1t is expected that 10000 people will
| visit Washington during Inauguration week.
The furnishing and decorating of Sung
| Fong Lows new Chinese restaurant in
San Francisco cost $4,000.
| Mr.. Pierre Chouteau of st. Louis will re-
build the Grand Opera House, recently de-
stroyed by fire in that city.
Mr.. William 81. Vanderbilt has spent
over $4,000 relieving old Staten Island
friends during the last year.
With the exception of Gen. Harrison,
who was in Office only a month, all our
Presidents have had blue eyes.
@AAA LIZ SoWA4o o4Ao CktACo St 1kidS6dCuuS6tp5
are obliged to give school books and all
other supplies to the pupils free.
The Christmas edition of the Cincinnati
Graphic, it is said, will be one of the finest
| illustrated papers ever issued in this coun-
try.
President Arthur extends the hospitalities
of the White House to President elect
Cleveland while preparing for inaugura-
| ton.
The Georgia House of Representatives
adopted a resolution instructing the clerk
of that body to employ women instead of
men to do the clerical work OF his depart
ment.
The Lincoln monument, at Springfield,
ILL.,, has been rebuilt at a cost of $4,000.
The remains of Mr.. Lincoln had to be
moved five times while the repairs were
going on.
A Frenchman who recently died directed
in his will that the sum of 5000 should be-
given to the wounded in the next war
with Germany"
Opium is smuggled ashore from vessels
in the bay at San Francisco by means Of
floats made of bladders, which are thrown
overheard at night.
The spade that was used to turn the first
sod in the construction of the Central Pa
cifc Railway will be exhibited at the
Worlds Exposition.
Frank Henry, who saved fully 100 per-
sons from drowning, and who has been
keeper of the Presque Isle Beacon for six
teen years, has resigned.
Two men digging roots on an island ii
the Susquehanna river, near DanyilIe, Pa.
struck metal box containing coins
amounting to nearly S47, 900.
= Gov. Cleveland VIII be 1l1B firss rev Fork
Governor to resign that Office since Martin
Van Buren, resigned to enter Jackson,s
Cabinet. over half century ago.
The timbers of a bridge over Potoxchitto
creek, in Newton county, Miss, over which
JACKSON marched his troops on his
cleans, are to be brought to
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
FRANCIS D. MoULToN.
The "Mutuai Friend "of Henry Ward
oel.. Il

The Mutual Friend "of Henry Ward
Beecher and Theo. TiIton.
| Francis D. Moulton, one of the ablesi
| witnesses who ever exercised the ingenuity
of a cross-examining lawyer, died at his
residence in New York city, December 8
1884. Outside of his connection with the
Beecher scandal he was man to be re-
membered, being an influential argricul-
turist and an earnest friend Of rural inter
ests. Some who read these sentences have
| met Mr. MouIton at fairs and similar
gatherings of country people. He is a
good public speaker, and genial man
whom it was always pleasure to sees
whether in private life or in meeting
convened for business. His death in the
prime of his years and usefulness is much
to be regretted.
he was born I'M New York city, in the
year 1924. His father was merchant and
his mother woman of refinement and
culture, who gave him his preparatory
education. In 1849 he became student
in what is known now as the College of the
City of New York. He graduated in 1854
One of his most intimate college friends
was Theodore Tilton.
His health being bad Mr.. Moulton re-
luctantly gave up the idea of either reading
for admission to the bar, or entering the
Military Academy at West Point, and took
a business position. By 1861 he had risen
to be partner in the firm which first en-
gagged his services, and cootinued to denote
his superior energy and sagacity to the
enlargement of the business of the house,
until the great scandal interrupted his con-
nection with it and finally severed long
and profitable partnership.
His intimacy with Tilton led to that
gentleman's acquainting him with the
story of the alleged great wrong he had re-
ceived from Beecher. The communication
was made on December 80, 1870. Mr..
Mouiton acted npon it promptly, and ar
ranged a meeting between Beecher and
Tilton, at which both agreed to constitute
him their friend, and to intrust to his care
10 1ocur ~ a--~-"'+---
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DoNALDsoNyIILE LOUISIANA SATURDAY DECEMBER 90 1884
ongratnlat:on and declared the Exposition

congratnlat;on and declared the Exposition
open.
| Master Lindsay Burke, the little son Of
Major Burke, was the Presidents assist
ant in lending to the giant wheels the im-
petus that was needed to set them moving
on the ceaseless round which is to continue
for the ensuing half year, achieving from
day to day wonders that are to compel the
admiration of all the world.
The welcoming addresses of Mayor Gull
lotte and Gov. McEnery followed, and then
the vast throng wandered out about the
grounds to see what had been done. The
workman's hammer and saw are still busy
and will be for perhaps a fortnight to come,
but it is an unobservant eye which fails to
| find in the exhibits already in place sufh-
cient fund for many long days sight see-
ing.
In the main building large proportion
of the exhibits are already complete and
not few of them are veritable maryels of
beauty.
In the Government building much delay
has been occasioned by the failure of some
of the State exhibits to arrive.
The Southern States, and notably Ala
bama, Louisiana and Mississippi, have
made proTisiods of the most elaborate sort,
and will be nobly put before the worlds
gaze. The rich treasures of their mines
and forests, the lavish products of their fer
tile fields, the cunning of their artisans and
inveutors-all of these things will find ex-
preston here, and point with unerring GER
tainly to the noble future-the new future
that is opening before the grand Gulf
States.
In the Government building, also, the
various departments at Washington have
massed the most complete and interesting
exhibit that ever emanated from that
source. The naval exhibit will be of special
interest to many, not only for its display of
the implements of warfare employed upon
the high seas-though that in itself compels
inspection-but for the numerous articles
whose historical associations have made
them known to al. the world. Thus, the
whale boats of the Thetis and the Bear, the
vessels of the ill-starred Greely expedition,
are shown, together with a complete assort-
ment Of garments worn in the frozen
North, harpoons, sledges and all the ma
chinery of North pole foolhardiness. !:
From the Patent Office come models of
every conceivable nature; from the Smith
sonian Institute collection designed. for
the special delectation of the naturalist,
and from everywhere-for it would mani
festly be impossible to go farther into de-
tails in the limits of a single ietter-from
everywhere, I say, the creme de la creme of
the beautiful and curious.
New Orleans is being rapidly filled up
with Exposition visitors and is on the alert
to provide food and shelter for her guests.
It now seems certain, however, that, with
the experience of the past few weeks freshly
in her mind, the Crescent City will be able
.redo-. Justice to her reputation as centre
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Our government can no longer be said to be
an experiment. One hundred years of sue
manent institution. The magnificent conduct
of the people during the late election proves
their patriotism. and the wisdom of our Con-
stitution. Our Immense commercial interests
also furnish convincing proof. We know of
no better illustration of the success attending
honorable and able business methods than the
firm Of D, NJ. Ferry d Co., Detroit. Mich, the.
beginnings, thirty years ago, they have built up
their mammoth business BY strict adherence to
their initial principle Of furnishing only the
best seeds obtainable. they offer to send their
buy seeds or bulbs.
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ONE BY ONE.


Though from the boughs to which they've long
been chnging.
The autumn leaves are dropping one by one,
Yet from their dust, new forms of beauty,
sprlng1ng.
Shall smile again in summers gentle sun.
Though one by one the pearly drops of morn
ing,
From dropping flowers, on vewless pinions
rise,
Well see them yet the gorgeous clouds adorn-
ing
With glowing arches of celestial dyes.
Though one by one the stars are fading slowly
That all night long kept vigil il the sky,
The distant mountain peaks, like prophets
Proclaim that mornings light and song are
nigh.
Though with slow step goes forth the sower
weeping,
And on earth's. lap his precious treasure
leaves,
Yet comes the harvest, with its joyous reaping,
When shall be gathered home the ripened
sheaves.
Though one by one the friends we fondly
Withdraw from ours the cold and trembling
hand,
And leave us sorrowful. they do not perish
They yet shall greet US in fairer land.
Yes; from all climes, where'er the faithful
Meath seeyehing suns, or arctic snow and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

The conspicuous and unique advertise
n,ent of DR.. F. Gaudin should remind our
readers with aching teeth or no teeth at all
that Donaidsonyille has a young and skill
ful dentist who can relieve their troubles
by pulling old snags, filing decayed teeth
or inserting new ones in the best style of
the dental art. During his comparatively
brief residence here DR.. Gaudin has es-
tablished an enviable professional reputa-
ton, and his success is the best evidence
OF his merit and skill that can be furnished.
His Office is on IberviIle street, just across
the way from that of DR.. McGalliard.
Mr.. Solomon Barmon was successful
bidder for the contract for carrying mail
twice week between the Dutchtown and
st. Amant post Offices in this parish, dis
tance of twelve miles. Trips are to be
made on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at
a compensation of $16O per annum. One
of Mr.. Barmon's sons is performing the
duties of mail carrier, and the reliability of
the contractor is q guarantee that the labor
will be faithfully and efficiently performed.
II is anticipated that the establishment of
this new route will greatly facilitate and
improve the transmission of mail matter
to and from lower New River.
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The Jury Commissioners for this parish
met at the court house on the 29th of
November and drew the names of 40 per-
sons from the general venire box to be
summoned for jury service at the February
term of the District Coure. This will give
juries for four weeks, fifty of the names
being drawn for service during the first
week and thirty each for the other three.
We shall publish the list of jurors in our
next issue If We can possibly make room
for it "a
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Mr.. Rudolph Landman has removed his
household effects from his former resi-
dencsin Donaldsonville to the Germania
store and residence at Hohen Solms,
about nine miles above town, where he and
his family are now living. Mr.. Landman
ia running the Germania store. and is also
postmaster of Hohen Solms post-ofice, 10
Gated in the same building.
EXCURSION RATEs.-On and after the 18th
inst, tickets will be on sale at the Donald
sonville depot of the I. and P. railroad for
round trip to New Orleans and return,
good for fifteen days from date of purchase,
at So 25 each. This rate will continue until
the close of the Exposition, and is adopted
with special view to the accommodation
of people desiring to visit that great world S
fair
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
Sale of Market Lease.
TREAsuRFR's OFRrcE

1hEAoUhEh . OFFICEs I
Donaldsopville. La, Dec. 13, 1884.
IN obedience to the ordinances of the town of
L Donaldsonville, I will offer for sale to the
last and highest bidder, at the Courthouse
door in the town OF Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 3rd day of January, 1885,
the lease of the Marlzet-house for the term of
one year from the 10th day of January, 1885, to
9Th day of January, 1886, both inclusive.
Terms and CO4diti0ns:
l. The purchaser to furnish twelve equal
promissory notes with good and solvent securi-
ty to the Mayor and Common Council, payable
in u. S. currency monthly.
Treasurer upon adjudication OF the lease, to
secure the faithful performance of the eondi-
tioEs of sale.
8. The purchaser to comply with all ordi-
nences of the town already existing in relation
to the lease aud regulations of said Market
house, and subject to revision and amendment
of same by Common Council during term of
lease.
JOHN SOLOZANO,
Town Treasurer.
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BASE BALL.-The Flash, Preston Il CO.
team, strengthened by Messrs. Graves,
Smith and Behan of the noted Bachs, came
up from the city last Saturday night, under
the leadership of Mr.. Joe Mather, DR., and
on the ensuing day played friendly game
with the Nolans. The match was the best
ever had in this parish, as the following
pretty score will indicate:
Flash, Prestoa & Co's,1 o O 0 2 0 x-3
Nolans, ,...............O l o 0-1
Umpire, T. w. Cook; scorer, F. P. Schuler.
We have no space for commenting upon
the game in detail or referring to the visit
of the city club as we should like to. They
are genial and gentlemanly set of young
men, and we are gratifed to say that they
seemed pleased with their reception and
treatment by the Donaldsonville boys. The
visitors returned home on the Keokuk Sun
day evening, getting off before dark.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

The programme of the entertainment at
Mrs. Terrio's school-house, Smoke Bend,
Wednesday evening of last week, was sub
stantially as follows: Opening addresses by
Misses Octavie Terrio and - Coquille, re-
sponded to by Father Ceuppens; song,
Credo," by Miss Mary Gaudet, repeated
by request; song, "Nobody's Child" Miss
o. Terrio; song, "Peter Simple" Miss Ka-
tie Comstock; English play, g Putting on
Airs by the boys of the Academy; French
play. La Tam Inconnue," by the girl pu-
pills; song, The Comet" Miss Mary Gau-
Diet; presentation of gifts to Father Coup
pens-a watch from Mr.. John F. Park and
family, vestment from Sister Clothiida of
st. Vincent's, pair of slippers from Mrs.
0. Terrio a cassock purchased by subscrip-
ton, several minor articles and collection
of money. As we have before stated, the
entertainment was given in honor of the
fate day of the pastor Of the local church,
Rev. f. x. Ceuppens-the feast of st. Fran
els of Assium-and it was an affair prolific
of much pleasure to all concerned.
r The proposition for the removal of the
Episcopal Church to some other locality in
order that the lot upon which it stands
might be donated to the parish School
Board as a site for new Seminary of
Learning, has been considered by the vestry
of the church and disapproved. It will be
necessary, therefore, to cast about for
another site. Mr.. Bernard Lemann, we
understand, has offered to exchange his lot
at the corner of Chetimaches and Attaka-
pas streets for the batture opposite the
Lemann store, but while the lot rendered ia
exchange would undoubtedly constitute an
eligible location for the new educational
institution we are inclined to disapprove the
REIMBURSEMENT by the town ofsthe COM
paratively limited amount of batture of
which it still retains control and owner
ship. We have no doubt, however, that our
municipal officials will give the subject the
careful consideration it deserves and that
their ultimate action will be of such a
character as to subserve the general
interest. The vacant Lots on Chetimaches,
between Iberville and Attakapas streets,
opposite the Claverie residences, would
afford an eligible location for the Semi
nary, and one or more of these might be
purchased or exchanged on advantageous
! terms.
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correspondents.
Address: THE CHIEF. Donaldsonville. La.
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HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.

- q INGRY, THE PAINTER, shop at Cheal
VIC ans
possesses all the capabilities and qualities
calculated to win favor and success in such |
field of labor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

We opine that the attempt to alarm the
community with the sensational announce
ment that our grocers are all poisoning US
with adulterated coffee will prove as abor-
tive as the effort to forecast our: weather
by the predictions formulated for North
Louisiana. Coffee may be subtle and
dangerous beverage, but we wot of sew
eral liquids that are far more likely to- up
set the physical and mental equilibrium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

about 200 600 pounas- ss~S-.fge pUr sson y
which was the product of cane purchased
from neighboring planters.
Grinding is over at the Lapice, Preaux,
Deverges and Mire places in upper st.
James, We hear that Mr.. Beverages made
$50 hogsheads and Mr.. Mire GO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Get your holiday goods at Manrin's and
you will not only secure the best in the
market but will save money at the same
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DONE IN BEST MARINER AT Low RATES.

viii go into the country to shoe horses OF
mules repair vehicles, etc, when jobs are large
enough to warrant the trip Planters will find
sending work elsewhere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Yfnnfn1f, III the fh1rd ward, the night of
November %. The Coroner ascertained that
death had resulted from acute diarrhea,
and gave certificate accordingly,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Y. L. FERNANDEZ, Barber Shop, Mississippi
Ile street, near corner Lessard. Shaving. hair
cutting, shampooing. ETC., in most artistic style.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

u HyREDERICK DUFFEL, Attorney at law and
Il Notary Public, office on Chetimaches street
opposite the Court House.
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For Sale.

Desirable Residence in Donaldsonville.
FNlHE desirable property lately occupied by
h Mr.. Michael Feely and family, located
corner IbervilIe and ST. Vincent streets, oppo-
site st. Vincent's Institntion-one of the most
pleasant portions of the town for q residence
will be sold on very favorable terms. The
house is in excellent repair. contains SIX rooms
and has double kitchen attached, also
spacious yard.
For further information apply 20 or address
WM. D. PARK,
Donaldsoavllle, La,
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BARBER SHOPS.

ROGGE & LANGBECKER, City Barber Shop,
Hotel. Shaving, Shampooning, Hair-cutting,
Dyelng of Hair or Whiskers ETC., in the best
style, at popular prices. Respectfully solicit
the patronage of the public.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

EDWARD N. PUGH, Attorney at Law, Alta
~ kapas street, opposite Louisiana Square
Visits NapoleonVille on Mondays.
DAUL LECHE, Attorney at Law and Notary
Il Public, Donaldsonville. Office: on block
below the Courthouse, on Attakapas street.
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DONALDSONvsLLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRY GooDs. GROCERIES, Etc.

MI ISRAEL & CO., dealers in Dry Goods,
lxAe Clothing. Boots, Shoes, Saddlery, Bug
,ies; etc., corner Mississippi and Lessard streets.
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II OUIS j. RACKE, Tinsmith, Mississippi
FL street, at Lemann's old stand. Orders at
tended to with dispatch and satisfaction in-
sured.
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4 GITY HOTEL, P. Lefevre, Proprietor, Rail-
" road Avenue. corner Ibervllle street. Bar
supplied with best Liquors.
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~ KL1NEi, corner Crescent Place and Hou-
~ mas street, dealer in Dry Goods, Notions,
3 cots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Corn,
Oats and Bran.
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A D. VEGA, dealer in Dry Goods, Notions,
GAe Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats. Grocer
les, Liquors, Hardware, Tobacco, Oils and
Glass. Agent for the Domestic Sewing Machine.
Corner Railroad Avenue end Mississippi street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-04

81 hate to see a man hesitate half
hour before making up his mind, said
Fishton; 1t don't take me half.minute
to make up my mind" II shouldn't
suppose it would take nearly so long as
that, was Fogg's laconic remark.
"Never mind, my young kid. I'm go.
ing up to see your mother about this. y
That's all right yelled back the small
boy, "you just go right along mp there.
Pa filled man full of buckshot the
other day for going to see my ma
To test your musical talent: Whistle
all the time. Sing the rest of the time.
Hum bar Of every new opera incessant-
ly. Drum on the table with your fingers
and pat the floor with your foot. II
your friends do not place you in a luna
tic asylum after this, you will be war
ranted in buying a cornet, flute, violin,
accordion or hiring piano.
Petit Chose met little Machin In the
in the street during the recent cold spell.
"Well. you are nice one = said the
girl, with a pout. II wrote to you to
come and see me; you answered that you
would fly to mo with enthusiasm and
didn't come. Don't you love me any
longers" ''How could you ask me such
a questions am freezing with desire
to kiss you ("
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-04
A Promising youth.

Col. Hickleboms has very promising
son, whom be recently dedicated to the
Texas University and to future hopes of
the Governorship Of the State. The old
man gave his son great deal Of sage and
valuable advice on his departure for the
seat of universal knowledge, which words
OF advice were accompanied by we'll.
filed pocket-book.
''Sse," said the old man, ''that you
write to us soon after your arrival, in
order that we may know that you are
alive and WE'LL"
At the end Of weeks time Col. Hic-
klebolus received the following message:
"DEAR FATHER; Yesterday had to
borrow fifty dollars of schoolmate, and
to make the thing more binding | gave
him your note for it. am now keeping
my eye skinned, and keeping myself in
readiness to dodge the Sheriff all over
the State of Texas. write you this in
order that you may know that l am
alive and well."-Teras SDtings.