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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Opening of the Great Worlds Fair-Details
of the Imposing Ceremony-Condition of
the Buildings and Exhibits-yisitors
Pouring into the City.
New ORLEANS, December 16, 1891.
EDITOR CHIEF:
The Worlds Industrial and Cotton Cen
tennial Exposition opened to-day with an
eclat that bodies nothing but good for its
| ultimate success, and was in itself rich
reward for the tireless exertions its COM
pletion has cost the management. This
day is bound, by the inevitable sequence of
events, to be placed upon the red-letter list,
not only of New Orleans, not only of the
great South, but of America and the civ
| ilized world. The spectacle of congrega-
ton of nations, represented by their best
| and most influential citizens, is one which
cannot fail to impress thinking mind
| with its significance as a factor of ciyiliza-
ton and as an event in the history Of the
| world.
Such sight greeted the eyes of the 10000
people who gathered to-day in the music
hall of the main building. Ranged in
front of the vast rostrum were the officers
of the Exposition management, including,
| as conspicuous figures, Director General
Burke and President Richardson, upon
| whose shoulders devolved the proud task of
proclaiming to the country the eliminating
epoch Of the great enterprise; Rev. T. De-
Witt Talmage, the distinguished divine of
Brooklyn; Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, the head
of the Woman's Department, and distin-
guished group of ladies who will act as her
assistants. At their right were the officers
of the French man of-war Bouvet, the
membersof the diplomatic corps now pres
ent in the city, and other representatives
Of foreign countries-all arrayed in the
formal costumes of their various orders,
and Respondent with stars and ribbons.
The appearance of this group of distin-
guished visitors contrasted sharply with
the republican simplicity that distinguished
the home dignitaries, upon whose breasts
neither star nor ribbon nor any other
badge of honor was to be observed. The
rear portion of the rostrum was occupied
by the splendid military band of the Eighth
Mexican Cavalry, by Curriers' band of Gin
cinnati, and by miscellaneous group of
distinguished visitors.
Rev. Mr.. Talmage opened the exercises
with brief prayer in which he invoked d.
vine aid to make the present a signal for
the complete unihcation of the whole
country, and the beginning of a new era of
national prosperity.
Major Burke then in an eloquent address
presented the enterprise to President Rich
ardson who, in acknowledgment of the ten
der, paid the Director-General and his as
sociates we'll deserved compliment for the
assiduity, the ability and tireless energy
with which they had prosecuted the work.
The President then dictated dispatch
which was at once sent to President Arthur
at Washington, who: standing in the pres
ence of his Cabinet and the Judges of the
Supreme Court, wired back message of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
DoNALDsoNyIIIE LOUISIANA SATURDAY. DECEMBER 90 1854
THE MAUD OF THE PERIOD.

BY T. W. JACKSON.
Maud Parvenue one summer day
Went to the stable bright and gay.
While standing by the open door
Ihe rich man passed in coach and four,
He glanced at Maud with loving air
her father was a millionaire
And Maud she gently moved her head,
And to herself these few words said:
''I'll not be by rich man won;
My pa can cover him ten to one,
Into the stable then walked she
70 hear sweet words from the coachee.
The coachman did not have much cash,
But oh he was lovely mash.
Down they sat on bale of hay,
And this is what Maud heard him say:
will you fly with me, my pretty miss,
10 a land that's far remote from this
'sYou know that time and time again,
I've told my love III the shady lane.
When driving, darling, by your side
I've often asked: Will you be my bride 20
Then Maud made up her mind to slope
And said to the coachee, Wen elope."
One moonlight night they skipped away;
Maud's father Eaged and RACED, they say.
But Maud was happy with her coachee
As happy, as happy as girl could be.
Time passed on and the rich man we'd
A vixen with carmIne head,
And often he has groaned and sighed
Because Maud would not be his bride.
Maud's father drove her from his door.
And by and by grew very poor.
The rich man wealth soon went complete.
For they played him well in wild Wall street.
The coachman bought him horses and hacks,
And for Niagara Falls made tracks;
And in a year OF a little more
He counted his millions by the score.
And when Maud's father heard the news
He had an awful tit of blues.
Then he tried to make the matter straight,
But got kicked over the coachee's gate.
OF all sad words from tongue of flesh,
The saddest are these: I've been too fresh,
-Clerel0nd Leader.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

A copy of the Rutland, Vermont, Daily
Herald of November "A has been sent US
article headed s'Sawdust Paper" describ-
ing the zaoda.s operaxdi of manufacturing
paper from sawdust, chips, shavings, etc.,
by means of new machine patented by
Mr.. G. Fl. Pond of Glen Falls, N. Y. The
edition of the Herald containing the ar
ticle is printed upon paper made entirely
from sawdust, and in color and texture it is
everything that could be desired. It is
claimed that paper can be made from
thirty to fifty per cent. cheaper by this pro-
cess than by any other now in use.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

During the year 1883 there were 1G.5ss fall
ures in business in the United States and
Canada. Some of these were big concerns,
and some were very small Failure is sorrow
full business to any man, especially if it is his
health that fails. A great many times 10, sos
people Fail in health in the course of a year.
Many of them might be saved if they would
take Browns Iron Bitters, the great family
medicine and restorer of wasted health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Patrick Egan. Jr., has been convicted of
the murder of George Blake, committed in
New Orleans on the 25th of July. Egan
had witnessed the execution of the muir
derers Eloi and Holland only a few hours
before and had in is pocket piece of the
rope with which Eloi was hanged. Unless
the Supreme Court Or the Governor inter-
venes to prevent, Egan will suffer the death
penalty for his crime.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

+ The Returning Officer of Concordia par
ish is reported by the Vidalia Eagle to have
publicly declared that there shall not be
another fair vote and honest count there.
Gov. MeEnery owes it to the people to see
that no such man shall have control of cleo
ton machinery in future contests.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

President Arthur is being strongly
pressed by his friends for election to the
United States Senate from New York
Hon. Levi P. Norton ii also urged for the
place, but it is thought he may Withdraw in
the Presidents favor. Hon.. Chauncey NJ.
Depew and Mr.. Whitelaw Reid have de-
clined to become candidates.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

The Sunday editions of the New Orleans
Picay.sne and Times Democrat have batch
of Donaldsonville society notes as one of
their regular features, which are read with
no little interest here. The society de-
partment of the Pic. at one time the SUBJ
ject of much ridicule on the part of the
other city papers, has become one of the
most popular portions of the Sunday edi-
ton, and the I'D. has shown its recogni-
ton of this fact by deyoting several
columns every Sunday to similar matter.
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Senator Bayard of Delaware is quite
generally believed to be the choice of Pres
ident elect Cleveland for the position of
Secretary of State. This belief has been
greatly strengthened by the fact that Sen
ator Bayard quietly left Washington the
other day and paid visit to Gov. Cleveland
at Albany, the theory being that the trip
was made at the Governors solicitation, in
order that the mooted appointment might
be discussed. We doubt if a better selection
could be made for this important Office.
Senator Bayard is one of the ab!est, clear
est-headed and purest men in the Demo-
cratic party.
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NUMBER Is.
OUR GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
DOMESTIC.

! Lancaster, Pa, has a public creH1atorY.
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 10000.
The Bostenians consumed 400 bushels
of beans on Thanksgiving day.
The dollar subscription for the Bartholdi
statue pedestal is discontinued.
It 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 SIC, 900.
Mr.. Pierre Chouteau of st. Louis will re-
build the Grand Opera House, recently de-
stroyed by fire in that city. ...-.-..g5
Mr.. William FL. 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 month, all our
Presidents have had blue eyes.
All the towns and cities of Massachusetts
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 Inequalities
of the White House to President eject
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 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
cific 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 s. Z
teen years, has resigned.
Two men digging roots on an island ID
the Susquehanna river, near Danyilse, Pa,
struck metal box containing coins
amounting to nearly Ss47, 600.
Coy. cleveland win be rfie first rev rom
Governor to resign that Office since Martin
Van Buren, resigned to enter Jackson's
Cabinet, over half a century ago.
The timbers of a bridge over Potoxchitto
creek, in Newton county, Miss, over which
Gen. Jackson marched his troops on his
way to New Orleans, are to BIS brought to
the Worlds Exposition.
The last Sunday edition OF the New York
World was equal to s6o, 900 complete eight
page papers. Forty thousand pounds of
paper and q quarter of ton of ink were
used aud it took six presses eight hours to
work of the papers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
A Good Many Failures.

Nicolini and Patti have been married
four times.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Y L. FERNANDEZ, Barber Shop, Mississippi
EZs street. near corner Lessard Shaving hair
cutting, shampooing etc., il most artistic STYLE
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Reuben R. Springer, the Cincinnati phil
anthropist, died last Wednesday of paralysis
of the heart He was 81 years of age.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

Transient advertisements, ST per square hrst
insertion; each subsequent insertion. 70 cents
per square.
sirst insertion; each subsequent insertion, 30
cents per square.
Editorial notices, first insertion, Is cents per
aine; subsequently, 10 cents per line.
sory, IS per annum-
Brieflcemmunieations upon subjects Of public
anterest solicited.
No attention paid to anonymous letters.
The editer is not responsible for the views OF
correspondents.
Address: The CHIEF. Donaldsonville. La.
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FOREIGN.


stored.
Mr.. Giadstone's salaries amount to 1884,
500 year.
Emile Felix Fleury, a distinguished
French General, is dead.
An English man-of-war has been:ordered
to remain in the vicinity of Corea.
At The System Park, London, a. Library
sale a Mazarin bible fetched e3sOo.
The charge for the passage of a ship
through the Suez Canal averages $1,000.
An International exhibition devoted
to newspapers will be held at Nice, France.
NJ. Worth, the man milliner, intends to
come to America to lecture on art in dress.
The next total eclipse of the sun will oc
cur in 1899, and can be seen only in Eng
land.
Many Turkish ladies have adopted West
ern fashions of dre9, and dispensed al
together with the veil.
The Emperor of Germany has bestowed
the order of the crown-frst class-op Ii
Fong Paoi, the Chinese minister.
Stanley, the explorer, has received seven
titles, twenty-four decorations, ninety-fye
resolutions of thanks and 15O compliment
airy dinners.
Turkish atrocities at Macedonia are in
creasing. Two hundred Christians have
been murdered within the past few weeks.
and three villages burned.
In San Josie, near Vera Cruz, trench
nine hundred feet long, three feet deep,
and three feet wide was recently dug for
the burial of grasshoppers.
The Staatsbahn Company has relief
fund of $4,000, COO and will provide pensions
for the families of the victims of the Ar
runna, Italy, colliery explosion.
At Rextchitza, town Of 5OG0 people on
the Dnleper, subterranean passage has
been discovered under the Tax Receivers
office, which contained 80, 900 roubles.
Col. Newton, the American biologist,
while riding tricycle. in thestreets Of Lon
don came into violent collision with a CAB,
receiving injuries resulting in his death.
WAR NOTES.
Inc MIC eXpedItl0n has gone into en-
campment at Karti.
iron-elads and torpedo boats are being
prepared to reinforce Admiral coarbet in
January.
Gen. Gordon is well, and defeated tie
rebels, killing q large number Of them an
blowing up Fort Dmdisman.
El Mahdi wrote to 0sman Digna appea i
ing for reinforcements, and Osman replied
that it is impossible to comply, as he HIM
self expects an attack,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
BARBER SHOPS.

POGGE & LANGBECKER, City Barber Shop,
Hotel. Shaving, Shampooning, Hair-cutting,
Dyeing 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
ATTORNEYS AT Law.

EsREDERICK DUFFEL, Attorney at law and
IL Notary Public, office on Chetimaches street
opposite the Courthouse
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
OUR EXPOSITION LETTER.

Opening of the Great Worlds Fair-Details
of the Imposing Condition of
the Buildings and Exhibits-Visitors
Pouring into the City.
New ORLEANS. December l6, 1891.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
LIQUOR AND BILLIARD SALOONS.

FEtHE PLACE. Gus. Israel, manager Corner
n Lessard and Mississippi streets. Billiards,
Lager Beer, Best Wines and Liquors. Fine
Cigars, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
HOTELS AND BoARDING-HoUsEs.

DEEP-O'-DAY HOTEL AND BARRoOM,
T.. Mississippi street. Firat-rate accomme-
dation and reasonable prices Western Union
telegraph office in the hotel.
GITY HOTEL, P. Lefevre, Proprietor, Rail
" road Avenue. corner Ibervllle street. Bar
supplied with best Liquors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

n yOUIS j. RACKE. Tinsmith, Mississippi
FL street, at Lemann's old stand Orders at
tended to with dispatch and satisfaction i'll
sured.
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TINSMITH.

pAUL WUTKE. Tinsmith. Port Barrow, La.
l. Rnofng, guttering, stovepiping, repairing
and all work pertaining to the timers trade.
Address P. o. Box IA, Donaldsonville. LIZ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20
DONALDSONV.LLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DRY aooDs, GROCERIES, Etc,

M ISRAEL & CO., dealers in Dry Goods,
gies; etc: corner Mississppi and Lessard streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

EJAUL LECHE, Attorney at Law and Notary
l. Public, Donafdsonville. Offices on block
below the Courthouse, on Attakapas street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-20

w. Groceries, Provisions, Plantation and
Steamboat Supplies, Canned Goods Wines,
Liquors, Bottled Beer, Ale, ETC., Dry Goods
and Notions, corner of Mississippi and Cheti-
maches streets, opposite River Ferry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-25
The W,,rk,io,D,.u

Quite number of wOrkingmen were pres
ent at the meeting Saturday evening to form
the labor organization spoken Of in this de-
partment several days ago. On motion of
Capt. Bonsall the following committee was
appointed ON constitution, to report next
Saturday evening: Messrs. Bonsall, Sherlin,
Morrison Sheldon, Miller. The chairman,
desiring Ia hear the opinions OF everyone
present on this project, asked al TO yentilate
their views aud tell what they knew. Those
present agreed that a trade union
should not be- formed, as that would
fell short of accom- lishing the objects the
wOrkingmen were seeking To obtain Atten-
ton was called to the respective laws for
protecting the lives OF WORK ingmen in case of
accident Hon. p. A. Foster, member elect
20 the legislature, being in the room, was
called upon and favored the audience with
few remarks. He did not think a trade
union exactly the kind of a society to FORM
but thought some wOrkingmen's organiza-
tons should be perfected. He advised the
establishing of corporation stores, and said
that capital combined at every opportunity to
force down the wages of the wOrkingmen.
He stated that Pillshury -four cou d be- pur-
chased cheaper in Liverpool than in Mankato.
Mr.. Foster assured the workingmen that in
his capacity as a member Of the legislature he
would lend his efforts toward securing better
legislation for the working classes. The
meeting was adjourned for one week to meet
Saturday, Nov. 20.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-25
THE BOARD OF TRADE.

The B'GcE: Rirsr Eals Iron Ore Nine
AboHt ftc O.tfg uaser BTs'sf1H' Up.
The board of trade was wei attended yes
terday. The committee appointed TO coz
slider the matter OF establishing a fair ground
midway between the cities of Minneapolis
aud st Paul, were given further time 10 re-
port.
The committee on the Minneapolis hand
book reported that $40 OF the $1,000 TO be
raised had been paid in.
BLACK RIVER FALLS IRON ORE.
o. A. Pray submitted a report upon
the matter of Jos. f. York's commune
cation asking Minneapolis capitalists TO in
terest themselves in the Black River Falls
iron ore mines. He had Investigated the
matter and corroborated the correctness of
the statements made by the communication.
He believed that the deposit would warrant
the erection OF furnance Of 100 ton daily
capacity. The ore can be delivered at the
furnance for Sl2 so per ton. Pig iron on
track is now worth $22, but can be delivered
here for SIG.
Mr.. York being called upon, explained
that foundrymen here have to pay S3s per
ton for iron for tue manufacture
of car wheels, but from these
mines it can be delivered
for SIG. He stated that the deposit included
six different kinds of ore from which all
varieties of iron and steel can be manu-
featured.
The matter was laid on the table. TO be
brought up at the next meeting.
After receiving an invitation TO meet and
receive the Dakota party, the board ad
iourned
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-25

Ma kds, Dots
Geo. T. Long left Tor two weeks bust
ness trip to Winnipeg.
Tue west bound train on the Northwestern
road was two hours late yesterday afternoon.
For the best bread use Hubbard & Co.'S
Superlatiye -four. Ii has few equals and no
superior.
The thermometer yesterday reached the
lowest notch so far in the season, registering
10 degrees below Zero
j. n. Myers, run in Saturday for trying
the strength of Mankato bulge, was seut to
the county jail for ten days in default Of six
dollars fine and costs.
The regular meeting Of the board Of trade
was held at the council rooms Yesterday
morning but no important business was
transacted. The committee on New Orleans
exhibit reported and referred back to the
BOARD the selecting OF a man to represent
Mankato at the exposition. The board took
vote but no result was reached aud the
matter again referred to the committee with
full power 10 act.
II. ID. Ferguson is his name and he viii
reside with Sheriff Monks for the next fort
night. A. c. Farnsworth is the complain
ant and says Ferguson used abusive Ian
guage. The prisoner admitting that he used
the usual figure of TehetOric that sends men
up. and the judge fined him 81 and costs but
he could not furnish the cash and went up
FOR the stretch indicated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-25

Of the governments there Is a case Of female
who has not pretended to do days work
Tor nearly year, although she regularly
draws her pay. The chief Of the division in
which she Is presumed to be employed has
never reported her. II would cost him his
head II he did. as many another would lose
his were he TO interfere with the private ar
rangement OF his superior by noticing SINH
lar seaudalous proceedings"
"A high official says '.The time seems to
be nearing when the truth will come out and
the wrong rghted, not alone in the body Of
the service but in the higher places, where
large things are done and the treasury Is
systematically depleted. What means are
employed 10 have claims allowed that never
should be may never be known, but The
amourts In this way distracted may be. II
viii be right to view the vouchers. 1t is
those papers that win tell the tale. They are
the dry bones that tell of the deeds commit
ted but Kept away from the public. Yes,
when the vouchers are reached the seals will
be broken and the truth come QUIT
There appears 10 be 4 general wish to con-
Tess, In the hope, It may be, that some good
may come 10 those who do it. The election
has destroyed the round robin which has so
long held plunderers together The unde-
serving will make the civil service their
place of refuge. II will he the duty Of re-
formers to take from them that refuge. A
civil service law, aimed to accomplish what
was Intended by the trainers of this, is
needed. The experience OF this year has
thrown all the light needed on how to frame
II The country expects administrative re-
form. IL is reasonable that there should be
anxieties whether or not IL Is to be disap-
pointed.