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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10
A.
Died.

MOSER.-At his residence in Port Barrow.
Ascension parish. La, Wednesday morning,
January 7. 1885, at 4:D o'clock, CONRAD FRED
A yeaED, 10 months and q days.
The death of this useful citizen after q long
reavement to his devoted wife and other rela-
ives and large number Of personal friends
but loss to the entire community in which he
lived. Mr.. Moser had resided in this parish
some seventeen years. pursuing the business OF
brickmaker and mover of buildings, and was
known and universally esteemed as man of
unimpeachable character, indomitable indus
try, a kind husband and true friend. He
served during the war as q member OF Company
c., First Louisiana Cavalry, C. 8. A., proving
brave and faithful soldier. On one occasion.
hemmed in by whole company Of Federal
troops, but fred upon them and putting spurs
to his horse escaped unhurt through q volley
Of bullets discharged at point blank range. His
first wife was Miss Ann Town of st. Ffancisville.
whom he married dust after the war. while he
resided in that village Several years after her
death. he welded Miss Dora Elam, also Of st.
Francisville, who survives him. He leaves no
=
children.
Deceased was member of Lee Lodge No. 6,
A. o. q. W., Of Donaldsonville, and of Feliciana
Lodge No. 81, +. A. and A. NJ, Of st. Francis
vile. His body was taken to Bayou Sara on
the steamer Cannon, Thursday, sccombanied
BY tho widow, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Town, Jr..
brother and sister-in-law Of his first wife, aud
Mr.. e. Walther Of the Clark place. The funeral
took place at Fl. Francisville Friday morning,
under the auspices Of the Masonic lodge just
mentioned, and was largely attended.
The cause of Mr.. Moser's death was aortic an
eurism, and during his protraoted and painful
illness he exhibited uniform patience and for
titude. Realizing ut last that death was at
hand. he became wholly resigned to his fate
and passed away calmly, in the full hope OF
reaping beyond the grave the blessed reward Of
an honorable and Christian life. The placid,
half-smiling expression borne by the features
after death attested the peaceful character of
his last moments and the courage with which
be met the approach of the Grim Archer who
sooner or later calls all mortals to their final
rest.
MELANCON-Att the residence of his daugh.
ter. Mrs. A. Thibaut. in 0onal dsonville, La. OF
Sunday, January 1. 1885, ELoI MKLANooN. aged
20 PEARS and months
The sudden demise of this old and greatly cd
teemed citizen, which resulted from stroke Of
apoplexy. cast shade Of gloom over the whole
community. For more than half century the
deceased had been Citizen of this parish, and
his upright life, admirable disposition and fine
character won him the respect and warm re
gard of an who knew him. A widow. daughter
| and several grandchildren are left to mourn his
loss. and their affiictlon excites Widespread
sympathy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Several causes combined to make the
ball advertised to be given by Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company, Thursday
night, a failure, and it was decided early
in the evening to defer the entertainment
indefinitely. A party of guests remained
several hours. however, and being kindly
supplied with music by Mrs. Gandet and
Mr.. Terrio, they INDUCED in a number of
dances. The excellent quality of the eata-
bles prepared by Mrs. E. Bercier and of
the drinkables dispensed by Mr.. Patrick
Reddingtou was also tested with gratifying
results, and Mr.. A. D. Vega entertained
the assembly with handsome display Of
fireworks on the public square in front of
the hall. There is consider able soreness
among the firemen over the apparent in
disposition of the public to patronize their
entertainments.
TULANE UN1vERs1rY.-We direct atten-
ton to the advertisement of this institution
which appears in another column, and
would remind those who have sons or wards
to educate that the Tulane University
promises to assume from its inception q
leading position among the best schools and
colleges of the country. Under the liberal
endowment of the eminent philanthropist
whose name it bears, the institution will be
provided with every adjunct essential to a
complete attainment of its lofty mission,
and all who are familiar with the reputation
as an educator borne by the president, Col.
WIN. Preston Johnson, will agree with III
that the direction Of the Univsrsity's af-
fairs has been placed in the most COM
petent hands. Mr.. W. O. Rogers, OK Superin.
tendent of the public schools of New Or
leans, will fill a position in the faculty, and
the other professors will be men Of similar
high character and ability. Those who de.
sire information respecting Tulane Univer.
sity not furnished by the advertisement
will be promptly supplied Herewith b,
addressing inquiries to the secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

A narrow gauge road or tramway to CON-
meet Darrowville with the line of the Mis-
sissippi Valley railway is said to be an en-.
terprise contemplated by the railroad COM
pany.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10
COnstable's Na1e.
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.

Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.
WHARF, January 8, 1885.
The meeting was called to order with Alder
man C. Kline in the chair.
Aldermen present-H. O. Maher, Robt. Noel.
Francis Vicknair and Achille Gre.
Absent-Mayor v. Maurin and Alderman g.
A. Gondran.
The following reports were received and re-
ferred to the Finance Committee:
TREAsURKR's OFFICE.
Donaldsonville, Jan. g. 1885.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council of the
town of Donalds0nville.
Gentlemen-I have the honor to report that
in accordance with the resolution of your Hon.
body have registered since my last report ap-
proved claims or accounts against the town
amounting to the sum Of sos 10 which have
numbered from LII to 1se in the order Of pre-
sum. together with the amount reported at
your last meeting. amounts to $2SG sO1l.
hss39ssso5t . s5}I sSsRittsd treasurer.
TREAsuRKR's OFFICE, I
Donaldsonville, Jan. 6, 1885.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council of the
town OF DOnalds0nvllle.
Gentlensen-I have the honor to report the
condition OF the treasury. a. follows:
Balance cash on hand from last re-
Cash received from ali sources, iis 50
$11a 50
Amt. paid from vouchers l61 to 173 IS 10
Balance cash ON hand. % %
Respectfully submitted,
JNO. SOLOZANO, Treasurer.
CoLI.EoToRis OFFICE,
Donaldsonvlle, Jan. 8, 1885.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council of the
town of Donaldsonville.
GentlemenI have the honor to submit to
you the foil. wing report to date. as follows,
to-Wit:
Taxes I. the year ISL, s 20
Respectfully submitted. w =
E. A. RAMIREZ
Tax Collector.
On motion of Alderman Noel seconded by
Alderman Gre, tho following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLVED, That the sum of fifty cents per day
be appropriated from the revenues Of the wharf
| to pay a Waterman for said wharf.
The Council adjourned.
A true COPY: mo. F. TERRIO,
secrctary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

As q raindrop foretells a storm, SO does a
pimple upon the human body indicate health
destroying virus in the blood, which can be
neutralizsd and expelled only by DR.. Harter's
Irtn TOnic-Ex.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

The next member OF the Hook and Lad
der Company Who proposes ball will be
promptly knocked down and dragged ont.
Some Of the boys say they have got 60 high
toned they don't intend to respond to fire
alarms hereafter until thsy receive gilt
edge invitation, promise OF free admis-
sion and a champagne supper, coupled
with the assurance that they will meet none
but members of the bon ton there.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Mr.. Thos. O'Malley of Donaldsonville
has just added to his reputation as a levee
builder by completing the Hardscrabble
levee, Tensas parish, in the face of difficulties
that would have abashed less determined
man. The contractor owes much Of his sue
cess to the intelligent and energetic assist
ance rendered him by his superintendent or
= walking boss" Mr.. James Cunningham,
one of the most reliable men along the
river for that kind of work. Friend Jim is
stopping at the Mechanics Exchange and
seems ready to tackle another job just as
big as Hardscrabble. Mr.. O'Malley is
building new levee at Carrollton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

The new uniforms Of the Ascension
Rifles have been received and the COM
mand appeared in them at Wednesday
evenings drill. The outfit presents very
handsome appearance and more than
meets the expectations Of the Rifles and
their friends. It consists of white helmet,
with large blue and white plumes, dark
blue cut-away coat, with light blue and
gold lace trimmings, dark blue pants, with
light blue stripes. We venture to say that
no company in Louisiana has handsomer
uniform.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Mr.. A. Esneault of the Picayuns and La
mills, advertises that he has
G. y the purchase Of portion Of a
cypess5 ! q Eating down the river,
and T. 80 will be contaminated
and the timDel D8wed unless the original
owner comes forward, proves property and
pays the expense incurred, within the ordi-
nary delay of fifteen days from this date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Mssfs. Antoine Curse and Aionzo San
chez, heretofore employed on Meesrs.
Lemann b Ium's Palo Alto place, have
leased Mrs. Verret's plantation in upper
Assumption, and will cultivate the place
during the current year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Messrs. Il. N. Pugh and 4. McCulloh of
the Ascension bar have both attended court
at Napoleonville this week. Mr.. Pugh has
dissolved his Assumption partnership with
Mr.. W. 3. Howell and formed another
with Mr.. L. q. Folse, the firm name being
practice on his own account.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10
Lots of fun at the rink every day ani
evening. Special event next Saturday night

Bishop Mallalien Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church will visit Donaldsonville on
Tuesday, 9th inst, and will attend quar-
terly conference at the St. Peter Church
that evening. The pastor, Rev. VIM. Smith,
requests the CHIEF to extend a cordial invi-
tation' to all to see and hear the distin-
1uished divine. On the 18th the Bishop will
leave for Baton Rouge, in company with
Rev. Smith, to attend the annual conference
which commences ct that city on the follow
ing day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

A large willow mattress which escaped
from the government works near Lake
Providence aoated into Bayou Lafourche
last Tuesday night and lodged against the
piling of the iron bridge, obstructing the
channel 60 that the steamer Assumption
was detained several hours in making her
exit. BY the efforts of a number of men
armed with axes, the sotstruetion was
broken to pieces and removed. We are in
formed that several other mattresses, or
portions thereof, have been seen recently
passing down the river.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10
Butter, brooms, bitters and baking pow
ders at Maurfn's Cheap Grocery Enpo-
ruifn.

81
Much to the regret Of ne l1ny friends
and acauaintances she made du1ng NJ visit
hers, Miss Lelie Pike returned to her As
sumption home, near Napo1eoaville, On
Thursday, Miss Pike was the. guest Of
Mrs. Mayor Maurin while here, and was an
addition to DonaldsonYille sogiety circles
Nhose absence will be greatly missed.
We had the pleasure Of making one Of q
delightful little party ct the residence Of
Mr.. John F. Park, New Years eve, assem-
bled to commemorate the forty-ssventh
anniversary Of Mr.. Parks birth. We hope
our esteemed friend and fellow citizen will
live to celebrate many moro such anniver-
saries in an equally pleasant manner.
Caves ID the levee hsve occurred in front
of Mr.. Beirne's Clark and Conway planta-
tions, in this parish. At the latter place
about half the embankment fora distance
of fifty feet has gone into the water, rem
dering the building of new piece Of levee
necessary. Another cave is reported at the
Bagatelle place, in st. james parish, near
the Ascension line.
The river has been rising rapidly and has
attained stage unusually high for this
season of the year. Large quantities Of
driftwood are passing down and big
business is being done in taking it from
the water and working it up into cord and
frewood. This occupation furnishes em-
ployment to thousands of people along the
banks Of tho Mississippi.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Potted meats and canned goods of all
kinds-fsh, fruit and vegetables-at Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
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A red letter week at the skating rink is
in prospect, There will be slack wire and
trapeze Performance Tuesday evening, with
skating before and after, and young Ia
dies tournament Saturday evening. Ad-
mission, % cents; use Of skates, Is cents.
Our valued friend, Mr.. Glen. P. Binnings
of Thibodaux, was here on Monday, having
brought his estimable wife and pretty little
child up for visit to Mrs. Binnings' pa
rents, Capt. and Mrs. A. B. Sharp. Mr..
Binnings returned home the following day.
Our much esteemed young friend, Mr..
John F. Terrio, will leave Us next week to
60 into business on his own account as q
storekeeper on the Wives place, Assumption
parish, eight miles below Donaldsonville.
Sorry TO lose you, John, but hope you'll
make fortune.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

"Best and cheapest - Is The motto at Mau.
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

The parish authorities arc building a new
levee on the right bank of Bayou Lafourche
near the Assumption line, extending along
the front of the Dodd. Smith tract. The
levee is to be 1900 feet long by five feet in
height, and Mr.. Louis Hewitt is suprintend-
ing its construction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Mrs. Oliver Beirne is entertaining her
sister and niece, Mrs. and Miss Mcfarland
Of Richmond, Va, 1t tho Houmas residence.
Tho visitors will probaly remain here dur
ing tho winter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Spencer II. Tasker, popular young col
ored citizen of the third ward, died last
Wednesday and was buried in the Protest
ant cemetery at this place on Thursday.
Deceased was prominent member of Hi
ram Lodge No. u, 7. D. F. A. Y. NJ, and
the funeral ceremonies were conducted in
an imposing manner and according to the
Masonic ritual by the officers and men,
beers ofshat lodge. A large concourse of
people were in attendance.
Amerlca's Pride.
True American men and women. by reason OF
their strong constitutions. beautiful FORMS
rich complexions and Characteristic energy.
are snvied b. all nations. It's the general uss
Of DR.. Harters Iron Tonic which brings about
these results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Mr.. james Armitage has completely
recovered from his recent severe attack Of
typhoid fever and resumed his duties as a
salesman at the Houmas store on Mr.
Beirne's Clark plantation.
Messrs. James K. and John W. Tucker,
managers Of the Clark aud New Hope
plantations respectively, are enjoying q
visit rom their sister, Mrs. Ing Of Hum
boldt, Gibson county, Tennesse&
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Messrs. MdReet b Son I'VE patched
a couple Of leaky boilers at the Palo Alto
place this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Crackers, cheese, chocolate, coffee, cam
dies, coal oil and cigars at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
We have had brief calls this week from
our genial young friends E. F. Bertaut,
Esq, Of st. James, and Messrs. Gustave
and Constant Melancon Of Ascension. The
two latter have concluded successful sea-
sons work rs sugar makers at the Bowdon
and New Hope plantations respectively.
Capt. NJ. W. barton, our whole souled
Parish Surveyor, has returned to Donald
sonville after a prolonged tour of levee
inspection in what is known as the Mem
phis and Tennessee levee district. Capt.
barton was employed by contractors to
make the trip and report upon the condi-
ton and progress Of their levee work.
What is the use Of eating coarse or COM
mon food when you can get the best at
Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium at the
same prices?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

The four mules advertised for sale in last
weeks CHuu have been disposed of by the
0wner, Mr.. r. T. Hanson, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10
D0FALJHoHVILLE, La.
Saturday, January 10, 1885
LOCAL JoTTINaS.

k1ll -
LOCAL JoTTINaS.
Hard times prices at Maurin's.
Special attractions at the skating rink
Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
Mayor v. Maurin has returned hona
after . brief trip to New Orleans.
Messrs. MeReet & Son I'VE patched
q couple Of leaky boilers at the Palo Alto
place this week.
The four mules advertised for sale in last
weeks CH1u have been disposed of by the
owner, Mr.. r. T. Hanson, Jr.
Indications point to spell of clear wealth
or that viii proves extremely welcome. The
temperature il simply da,iahtfsi.
Mr.. Henry 6. Braud Of Houmas store
was In town Tuesday, and to him We are
indebted for highly appreciated favors.
Losr.-A combination gold toothpick
and nail cleaner. y The finder will be suit
ably rewarded upon delivering the article
at the CH1xr Office.
just before going 70 press We learn from
Baton Rouge that Mr.. g. Adolph Gondran
has rendered his resignation as Alderman
from the third ward of this town.
Jellies, jams, farinaoeous food, fruits and
-four at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-10

Indications point to spell of clear wealth
or that will proves extremely welcome. The
temperature il simply daliahtfsi.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-03
NOTICE


A SERVANT GIRL TO COOK AND DO aEN.
q era honsework in . small family. Ap.
PAY 81 this once. dIA.tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-03

p,,.s.urze Ian. 2.-The Pittsburg Bes'
.oner Steel Works at Homestead nave
~a.,oa . notice that on Wednesday next
tbev will reduce the wages OF employees ~
,hs;r rail mill thirty-three per cent; tnose
IN the converting mill twenty per cent
and Iaborers ten per cent. The Sorhs enn'
ploy 1000 men.
Thrown From the Track.
WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 2.-The express
train Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad due
at Grafton at 1915 P. NJ, was thrown rom
The track last night by the placing Oh . osr
Of iron in a frog by an unknown person
MIA eneineer and fireman were killed.
CleyeIand's Denial.
ALBANY, Jan. AIN answer to al III
ori,v. Governor Cleveland said that the
statement that he was President OF a Free
Trade Club was not true. The Governor
further stated that he had never been con-
neoted with any such organization.
An Acknowledgement.
Bosrov, Jan. "A gold medal is to De
nresented to George William Curtis by
the citizens of Boston as al scknowiege-
meut of his eulogy on Wendell Phlilips,
delivered in April last.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-03
A PRorECrlvE ASSOCIATIONS,

On Tuesday evening last, in Salt Lake
City, the friends Of mining and lead and
silver met pursuant to the call Of Gov.
Murray, Chairman Of the Utah Mining
Protective Association. and the invita-.
ton Of the Colorado association to Join in
the formation of a ssats and National
Mining Protective Association was &C.
cepted, and q resolution was passed EN-.
towering the Chairman to appoint three
delegates to attend the convention to be
held in Denver on the 2Sth instant, The
Chairman then appointed as such dele.
gates Prof. L. E. Holden, Col. E. P
Perry and F. W. Billing. and in order t.
defray the expenses Of these delegates ar
assessment Of 81 was levied upon each
member of the association, which mum
bers between 500 and 600. Judging from
the comments in Montana papers con
corning the Denver association. stan
will be taken there at an early day 4
have that Territory properly represented
Nevada is yet to be heard from,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-03
IL OPIUM SMOKING CRIMINAL.

Says the New York Herald: Several
raids have been made at different times
on opium dens in this city and all the
inmates arrested. The owners have been
charged with keeping the places, and
persons found in them have been ar
raigned for being there and smoking the
drug. We do not remember that any Of
the alleged offenders have been punished
or tried. Last Saturday night about
fifty persons were captured by Superin,
tendent Walling in a Sixth avenue joint
They have since been discharged on the
alleged ground that there was 10 proof
against them.
Is it a crime to smoke opium or keep a
place for such purpose! That this is a vice
that ought to be suppressed will be
readily conceded. But is there any law
making it q criminal offense!
These are questions likely to be raised
on the first trial of any person a~rraigned
on this charge under the law as it now
exists. We find in the Penal Code no
express provision against opium smoking.
There are sections against disorderly
houses. immoral acts, public nuisances,
etc. But as a rule it requires a specific
law to make a specific thing criminal I'm.
less the thing can be reasonably held to
fall under the head Of some other defined
crime. 1t is by no means clear that
opium smoking does properly come with.
in the scope of any existing criminal
statute.
II this is, as it appears to be, an omis.
sion in the law it is one that can be
easily remedied by the Legislature, and
as the demoralizing vice is increasing il
is matter of growing Importance tina,
more certain means for its suppression
and punishment should be provided.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-03
WHAT SILVER HAS DONE.

Speaking of the silver business IL u
funny to note how a certain class Oh
newspapers assume to dread that unless
the coinage of silver shall stop. In a little
while all the reserves Of gold In the
Treasury will be exhausted. WIZ some
Of these inform us, asks the Salt Lake
Tribune. how long those reserves would
last if it were not for silver? Or, better,
will they tell us when there would have
been specie payment except for the Silver
bill! By the passage OF the law the
outstanding paper Of the government was
enhanced in value $50, DOC, 900 and a re-
duction Of Is per cent in interest was
secured. This last item amounts to slo,'
OOC. 900 per annum even up to this time.
And no one has lost anything so far
through silver; on the other hand the
six years following the passage OF the
law were the most prosperous years nat
either the United States or the world
outside ever saw. In the equalization OF
values which followed resumption the
business men Of the United States real
lied ten millions Of dollars, and this was
made possible solely through silver.
These little things should not be forgot
ten when the harpies gather together to
denounce the white metal. The only
possible business that has been made to
suffer is the business Of the men
in the Eastern sea.board cities who
tossed gold up on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, making a profit as it went
up; and who threw it down on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, making o.
profit as it fell. Those men have been
in mourning ever since the Silver bill
passed.