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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

,THE MI1ITARY BAIL.-The ball given at
:fhcenix Hall Thursday night under the
auspices OF the Ascension Rifles MAS en-
firday sucoessfui and enjoyable in q soeial
aenee and By no msansa 1aiiuse financially,
.enhoagh th1 attsndaneeIH as much smaiier
than had been hoped for. Dancing
began at 10 r. n, with Capt. =. T. Nolan
and Mrs. Y. Maurin, Jr., leading the grand
march, and the amusement vas kept up,
with brisf intermissions for refreshments,
until2 O'Clock in the morning. Besides a
goQdly representation of the bellies of Don
aldsonville society there were present from
out Of town Miss Jennie DnRel, Miss
Alean Huntington Of Virginia, Mrs. J.
Arthur Melancon, Mr.. and Mrs. Fulgence
Bourgeois, Miss Marie Bourgeois, Miss
Adele Mollere, Miss Lizzie Nolan and Miss
Babin. Mrs. J.. A. Melancon and Mrs.
Fred. Landry were arrayed in their bridal
toilettes and presented q charming appear-
ance. At IL O'Clock the Rifles were formed
in line for q plume drill, and after an in
tereating contest the prize was awarded to
Sergt. Felix fortier, who was xietarious in
two trials out Of three, the second being
Won BY Mr.. Louis Duhon. Light refresh
menta, consisting of ice cream, cake, lem
onade, coffee, ETC., were dispensed to guests
under the direction Of Mrs. G. sKeatins,
AFs.B 4. Websr and Qoartermastersergt.
jos. 6ondran, Jr., and this feature Of the
entertainment was quite as enjoyable in its
WY as the others. Everything passed of
pleasantly and both the Rifles and their
guests will long recall the event as one of
much enjoyment. We understand that the
receipts aggregated about $25 above the
aYnenaAa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Special bargains in carriages, bugRies
and sulkies at Mrs. n. Israel q Co.'s.
4 special meeting Of the Board Of Man
ayers IT tn Ascension Democrat Publish
ing Company is to be held at the Office Of
the Secretary, Mr.. frederick Dufel, next
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Nr. Charles Geiesr Of Smoke bend spent
Tuesday in town and We were pleased to
reeeivsp call from him. Nh. Geiger is n
genial gendeman, whose success rs mar
chant is Q source of qualification to host
of friends. - s=
No meeting Of the Police Jury was held
last Wednssday, for want Of q quorum.
Msssrs. Henry O. Brand and Soaring Tay-
lor were "a only membsxs On hand. "A
apasid znsetine has been called for Friday
next, fhe 18th inst.
The third child Of Mr.. L. Michel Sc. Mar
tin, Advantageous iliness with nsasies
was-Esportsd in laGt weeks CHIEr, has
almast recovered and is regarded out Of
danger. No nav cases Of the disease have
appeafsd in tho vicinity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

An old resident of this parish is accred-
it'd with the declaration that there is no
such thing as bad whiskey-that whiskey
ranges from good to best. This is Just the
way with the goods offered for sale at Mau-
rims EheaD Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

The Town Tax Collector will commence
toseu novabis property for overdue mu-
nicipai taxes next Saturday. Dslinquents
wiil:save additional expense by settling mp
before the day Of sale.
We have had = week Of glorious weather,
dry, warm and altogether seasonable. The
best reports relative to the condition and
prospect Of saear, rice and other crops
resch rs from every direction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

At regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Association held at the Episcopal rectory
to-day Mrs. r. s. Stuart was reelected Pres
ident, Miss Louise Hanson Treasurer and
Miss EQla Gray Secretary. These officers
are to serve for the ensuing six months.
The matter of giving an entertainment
was discussed, and decision renched to
postpone fixing date for the affair until
the return of the ferryboat, as the absence
Of the steamer would deter many residents
of the left bank from attending. lee
ture by Cen VIM. Porcher Miles is an
expected feature Of the entertainment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
Best creamery butter in town at Maurin's
Cheap Grecesy Emporium.

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1t the Notes Of the citizane OF 0ma1 lean
vile afe worth hsvizzx, they are worth Ssk-
ing for. kzpisaits for 9owa Akes sheuid
bear this in mind and annoonoe heir san-
didacy ID the CHIr1. Fhe .sEnbigion TO
serve honorxbty in putbtiiic sta4tiuu Is T. CON-
mendable one, and No .msn dsGneans him
self By soliciting the support Of his fellow
'citiaeah IN fastherence Of sanh desire, s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

We were agreeably surprised to-day to
receive call from our handsome friend
Alfred Levy, Esq, Donaldsonville boy
now employed in the house Of Messrs. NJ.
Kaufman l. Son, Port Gibson, Miss, who
has been spending the week visiting the
Exposition and runs up to pass couple of
days calling upon relatives and friends in
Donaldsonyille before returning TO work.
Alfred is better looking and moro portly
than ever, and expresses himself well
pleased with his new location, as also is
our young friend Noise Levy, Jr., who is
likewise resident of Port Gibson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

This is the season of April showers, which
bring forth but everybody knows what
theY bring forth. sa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

The Ad5utant Gensral of the State mill
tn has invited the Accession Rifles to act
as Gov. McEnery's escort on the occasion
of the celebration of Louisiana day at the
Exposition. We trust the honor will be ac-
cepted, and that the Rifles will add to the
SscDees of that important event by their
preees,oe. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

We understand that bids for the con
struction of the proposed Seminary Of
Learning in Donaldsonville have been sub
United by Messrs. Hannah & Voss of Baton
Rouge, r. Fletcher Of New Orleans, B. a.
Dunn and H6no Mollere of Ascension, but
that the amounts of the bids will not be
made public until they are formally passed
upon by the Seminary committee and their
action confirmed by the Police Jury. We
presume the matter will be laid before the
latter body for consideration at the spe.
cial meeting called for next Friday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Capt. Frank BsFgeron Of the steamer
Assumption stamped OF here last Saturday
tospsnd tho day at home, and boarded his
boat again when she came out Of the bayou
On Snnflay
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Tax Deputy Sheriff David
lsrsA aaade 4 trip this week to Baton
Roage, via New Orleans, for the purpose
of e6ecting a settlement with the State an
thorities for collections of State taxes dur
ing the quarter ending March 81, 1885.
This object was promptly and satisfac-
torily accomplished. The total collections
aggregated the sum Of 81, 965 81, which
was paid into the treausury, less Collectors
commissions. Mr.. Israel returned to-day.
Special bargains in boys clothing at
Mrs. NJ. Israel q Co.'S. 80
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Leon Newman of Lane store was in
town on flying business visit the other
day and favored us with call. He is
evidently in tip top physical condition and
regrets that the busy season in prospect at
the establishment where he is employed
will prevent him from earning new laureis
On the base ball diamond this year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Sehnapps, q
preparation that enjoys worldwide re-
putation, il advertised in another eolumn,
and We cal the attention of those not al
ready familiar with the merits of the bever-
age to the efficacy claimed for it 6 cor
receive and antidote for impure water and
valuable remedy for coughs, cold, catarrh
dyspepsia, kidney troubles, etc. These
schnapps are found in every well stocked
saloon, and are kept on hand by nearly all
dealers in wines and liquors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
DuHALDsoNynLE. La,
saturday, April II, 1886.
LOCAL JOTTINds.
Okoe in Crssoeat Phoe.

Bpediai bargains in shoes and footwear
OF all kinds at Mrs. NJ. Israel d Go. s..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Special bargains in youths clothing at
Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.'s. ~s--e
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
Wholesale and Retail.
Employment Wanted

t-G1ass Eng3neer
A NY one in need of an ENGINEER for put
"A ting up rlce pumps and running same, or
to put up any other machinery or to run q saw
mill. or, in fact, any other steam machinery.
will do we'll to address, P.O. BOX NJ,
Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

An election will be held to morrow by the
Congregation of the Roman Catholic
Church Of Ascensioc for member of the
Board Of Church Wardens to succeed Mr..
Theodule Michel, whose term is about to
expire. There is no other candidate spoken
of and Mr.. Michel will no doubt be unan-
monsly reelected for the ensuing six years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Mrs. .Hsnry Cook, sr., weregret tosay, is
in poor health. We hope toreport her early
1,eenvArv.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.
n VIEW OF THE RAPIDLv GROW
i ing taste dor beverages made Of gin. the
purity and pelatableness OF
WOLFES SCHIEDAM AROMATIC

'SCHNAPPS
specially. commend themselves to the public.
It can be SO readily used in any amalgamation
that it would form an admirable constituent
Of all mixed and fancy drinks: 1t is also an
invaluable adjunct Of the sick room. and is
colis, catarrh, &C.. being both seiative and
anti-spasmodic. Those who are necessitated to
use stimulants can not take q milder or less
hurtful one than the schnapps. In all cases It
as its gently stimulating properties materially
aid the process Of digestion and facilitate the
assimilation of food. while in kidney troubles
it is an absolute specific, having been pro-
nounced by medical experts to be unquestion-
ably a diuretic as we'll as a tonic. To insure.
however, obtaining the genuine article. ask for
Wolfe's Schiedam AROMATIC SchnaRps: and
look for the significant initials W. A. 8.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Maurin more do the people like the
method and manner of doing business in
vogue at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Empo-
rum, where courteous attendance, first
class goods and lowest prices are always as
snra6
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

The towboat Oakland landed a barge Of
ice here last Sunday morning, Consigned
to Mr.. Henry Cook, proprietor of the Don
aldsonville Ice house. and the work of
transferring The oontents Of the barge tothe
spaoious building prepared for it, recsp-
ton was commenced bright and early Mon
day morning. Friday evening the job was
completed, and the ice-hoase now oontains
over 600 tons Of pure lake ice the quality Of
which is superior to any yet offered to con
sumers in this section,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
will have an important special meeting
Wednesday evening and members are re-
oueoted to attend without fail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

While his barge of ice was being unload
Cd at the head Of Bayou Lafourohe, last
Iueeday morning, Mr.. Henry Cook, ST.,
had the misfortune to fall through an
opening in the roof Of the boat, striking
sidewise upon the ice aud bruising one hip
quite severely. He had been sitting on
plank laid across the opening, and upon
attempting to rise the plank broke under
his weight. He fell distance of eight Or
nine feet aud was very lucky in escaping
more serious injury. Though still some
what lame and sore from the mishap, we
are grati6ed to say Mr.. Cook anticipates no
permanent disability as result Of his tum-
ble.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

The April term of, District Court should
have heen opened last Monday, but as there
WIS -nothinRs On the docket Demanding
immediate consideration Judge Du6el d.
rscted de Sheriff to adjourn court until
Monaav after next, the goth inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

The expectation that the steam ferryboat
would return. from New Orleans during the
presentwee has been disappointed. It ia
now announced that she will be here next
week, and that Mr.. Carey wiz 60 to the
city in two or three days to bring her up.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.

REGULAR MEETING.
WHARF. April 7. 1885.
Mayor Maurin called the meeting to order.
Members present Messrs. Kline, Gre. Noel.
Maher and Vicknair.
Absent-Mr. Gondran.
The reading of the minutes of the last meet
ing was dispensed with.
The following resolution, duly seconded WIS
adopted:
Resolred. That the revenues of the market
for the months of March and April. 1885 be and
the same are hereby appropriated to nav the
bills Of laborers for working on the streets.
Z. A. Ramirez, Esq. Collector, submitted
his report showing
Taxes, 1884 a1R5 77n
Licenses, 1885,. Observation-Disclosures. H2 70
1otai Observation-Disclosures. $348 21
The report was received and referred to the
finance committee under the rules.
The following reslontion was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be instructed to
renew the fease OF town lots Nos. IL and Is to
Mr.. Jos. kerrier for q term OF ten years after
expiration OF his present lease at rent of Sl5
per year for each lot. with privilege Of renewal.
There being no further business, on motion
the Council adjourned.
H. o. MAHER,
Secretary pro ten.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Vote as you please, intend what church
you please. bnt il you want to please yonr-
self snre enough, buy your suppiies'at Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11
WanlIted.

A YOUNG LADY with some experience in
a teaching desires position rs gOverness in
o family OF children under fourteen years of
age. Can teach callsthenics if required. Ad-
dress, III. W., Myrtle Grove, p. o., via New
Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Full line of straw, felt and stiff -brim hats
ut Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.'S. Prices away be-
TOW yor0
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

O2alal notice is given in another oelamn
.oftha application Of Mr.. Chas. Geiger to be
appeinted administrator of the succession
OF Charlotte Washington, deceased widow
Of Doctor Wright, late resident Of the
Smoke Bend oeighborhood. >.
4 number OF the prominent citizens Of
Donaldsonville have visited New Orleans
thin wsek. Among others were Messrs. ].
J.Lafasgue, proprietor of the Lee Hotel,
apdH: 9. Maher, wharfmaster. Both these
geutlemen returned to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

We are gratiied to note the recovery Of
Nrs. Frank Brinksr, who has been in poor
health ior several weeks.
Cheese, butter, lard, -four, meal, bacon
and ss4sythinR else good TO eat, at Aau-
rims eChsap Grocery Emporium. Quality,
bea, prices, lowest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-11

Special bargains in carriages, bugRies
and sulkies at Mrs. M. Israel & Co.'s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28
ALFONSO XII, KING or

MADRID, Nov. 26-The dying agonies of
King Alfonso lasted almost continually from
Monday afternoon until this morning.
Throughout Monday night his majesty had
a succession of spasmodic fits, which were the
result of fear, and the debility caused by
his long illness and his inability to retain or
assimilate food. Six eminent physicians
from Madrid and two local practitioners of
Ell Pardo were in constant attendance.
A general consultation was held Tues
day morning and the physicians decided
that their royal patient was in danger of a
continuance of the spasms throughout
Tuesday, and, indeed, until he should be re-
lieved of his s~ufferings by death.
1t was this prognostigation by the doctors
which started the rumor that the king as
already dead. The gloomy foreboding Of
the doctors was literally fulfilled. The king
suffered intense agony at short intervals.
EARLY Wednesday morning the attending
physicians saw that the end was near and
the royal family, the chief officers of state
and the cabinet ministers were summoned.
All responded in person except the ministers
OF war and the interior, who were unable to
reach FL Pardo in time. The papal nuncio
was also present, bearing the apostolic bone
diction of the pope, which he was Just in
time to give to the dying monarch.
The king died precisely at S:45 o'clock
Wednesday morning.
Premier Carovas forthwith Summoned a
meeting of the cabinet, and it was held al
most Immediately, the only absentees being
the two ministers above metioned. The
cabinet formally appointed Queen Maria
christina regent Of Spain, in accordance
with the Spanish law of succession.
In compliance with another proyisiou OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28

j. G. Mackin, the former Secretary
of the Democratic Committee OF
Chicago, and one of the leading
statesmen of that party in the City
of the Lakes, is now serving a term
of five years in the Penitentiary at
Joliet, for trying to make a Demo
cratic legislator by fraud and perjury.
Had Mackin succeeded in his work
Gen. John A. Logan would not have
been elected to the Senate from I'll.
His forgery and fraud were exposed
and he is now atoning for it by work
ing in the penitentiary and living on
prison fare. Equally as bad men OF
his party, and some who would have
been the benefciaries of his crime.
had it not been discovered, are en-.
joying their liberty and moving in
their accustomed circles, while Mac
kin is contemplating the cruelty Of
the law and Republican vigilance
through iron bars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28

w. B. Chew, a former conductor
on the B. & O. r. r., has brought
suit against that company for S25,.
600 damage. He had been accused
Of taking sI5 from the company,was
tried and acquitted, and now brings
suit for defamation of character.
Robt. Garrett. President of the B,
q o. r.. r., has effected a deal By
which he secures for his road en-.
trance into New York city by way OF
the Staten Island road. The coup
has caused much comment in New
York and Philadelphia-in the for.
mel city favorable and in the latter
fearful, because it threatens some OF
the trade and travel that city has
heretofore enjoyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28
Commissioner Of Penssona.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The first annual
report of Commissioner of Pensions Black
shows that at the end of the fiscal year,
there were 345, 125 pensioners IN the roll of
whom 2,945 were survivors of the war of
1912, and 1922 widows of those who served
in that war.
The amount paid for pensions was 1884,
978, AS, and the average value of each PEN
sion was 81 10. &c. During the year the net
increase to the pension roll was %, 1863
names, and an increase in the value of S.
069,S3S. There were paid out $37, 1863 on ac-
count Of arrears of pensions. Since 1861,
$685. $40 claims for pensions nave been pre-
sented, of which number $50, 1877 have been
allowed, a~ggregating in value 1914, 040, SAL.
TIL report shows that of the whole number
of invalid claims filed, 81 per cent. have
been allowed.
OF the widows, 65 per cent. dependent
mothers, IS per cent, and of dependent
fathers claims filed, 20 per cent. have been
allowed, and Of the aggregate of all classes
filed 81 per cent. nave been denied.
Commissioner Black recommends that an
increased pension be allowed in cases of
total deafness; that the act of March 8, 1885,
be extended to soldiers and sailors while in
line of duty who lost ar arm above the ell
bow joint, or a leg above the knee Joint:
that pension agents be authorized to use
penalty envelopes for their official cores
pordence under restrictions and penalties of
existing laws; that three new law clerks be
allowed for the pension appeal board, and
that fire proof shelves DO erected for pre-
serving the records of the office. Commits
sioner Black also submits a plan for pre-
venting the issuance of checks to fraudu-
lent pensioners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28

The death of Vice President Hen
bricks in an event of sorrow and re.
greet all over the country. Every
where are signs of mourning, and
from all quarters come expressions
of sadness and of sympathy. In his
sudden death all great and ambiti
Gus men may read a lesson. just as
he reached the GROWING point of his
life, Death claims it's own. Strange
and unexpected political circumstan-
ces may follow.
The death of the Vice President
revlveS the question of presidential
succession in Ease Of the chief magis-
trate's death. Had Mr.. Hendricks,
as president ofthe Senate, permitted
the election of a president pro TEN.
pore at the conclusion of the last SEES
sion OF the Senate, there would be no
difficulty. The Senate, however, will
meet next week, and elect for itself
a new president. Should President
Cleveland die before Congress con-
venes, a new election would have to
be ordered, and in the interim of
three months the Chief Justice would
administer the Office. AS it now ex.
lists, these is neither u vice president
nor a president of the Senate, nor a
speaker of the House of Representa-
tlves. OF course, President Cleve-
lands death is not expected; and as
soon as the Senate meets, its new
president will become the vice presi.
dent. The Senate has a Republican
majority, and Senator Logan, the
Republican candidate for vice presi-
dent last year, will probably be the
choice OF the majority of the Repub,
lican senators for the president OF
the Senate. These complications,
about which there is so much diver
sity of opinion, show how important
it is that Congress should make a
definite law covering the question
thoroughly. Mr.. Hendricks viii be
widely mourned. No official miScon-
duct can be charged against him, aud
he goes to his last rest followed BY
thousands of tributes Of sincere adj
mlratiop and regard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-28
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re.
markablc recovery of Mr.. j. E. Corley.
who was so helpless he could not turn in
bed, or raise his head everybody said
he was dying of Consumption. A trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery was
sent him. Finding relief. he bought a
large bottle and a box of DR.. King S New
Discovery, was sent him. Finding re,
lief. he bought a large bottle and a box
OF Dr.. Kings New Life Pills by the
time he had taken two boxes of Pills and
two bottles of the Discovery, he was well
and had gained in flesh thirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery, fo1
Consumption free at E. G. Williams &
Bro. s.