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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11

Men are strange animals. Gen. Grant
has cancer on the tongue; and because
he has been great smoker, it is sur
missed that it was caused, not by the
smoking, but by the friction or tobacco
juice of the cigar on the tongue. Now.
there is great demand up North by
smokers OF cigars for end pieces, to pre-
vent the cigar touching the tongue.
Senator Hill, of Georgia, died from cam
Ger on the tongue and we never heard
it attributed to smoking cigars. If the
friction and juice of tobacco on the
tongue cause cancer, the millions of
cigar smokers and tobacco chewers
ought to be so afflicted. 1t is very re-
mote probability that the use of tobacco
caused Gen. Grants misfortune and it
is strange such an improbable circum-
stance should cause such scare among
cigar smokers. The mass of men be-
lieve in hell, and that sin will lead them
into it; yet they practice sin every day,
apparently unmindful of the conse-
duences. The excessive use of intoxi-
eating liquors is known to certainly
cause premature death; vet men con
finue to get drunk and march boldly up
to their doom. Sin and whisky are old
scares, and have lost their terror but
the bare possibility that tobacco can
cause cancer on the tongue is novelty
and men take pleasure in being fright
ened-not to the extent of giving up
the poisonous weed, but Of using 9
tongue guard. Ii is new sensation.
but it will not last long; for it has nc
abiding foundation ike the belief IN
hell, and like the certainty that whisky
will kill.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11
TREsPAssERs
Take Notice.

A Ii, PERSONS hunting, or otherwise tres
n passing on any of my plantations VIII be
G. B. ANDRUS.
Opelousas, La, April I'd, 1885-3m.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11
ronfncins the GREAT chinese philoso-

Confucius, the great Chinese philoso-
pher. taught no doctrine or theory about
a future life. He found SO much diff
Guilty in getting men to follow his
"sgolden ruIe": what you do not like
when done to yourself do not do to 9th
ers,n that he did not concern himself
about a future existence. Men are SO
10th to practice this rule and serve each
other. that he asked: while you can
not serve men, how can you serve spir-
its ~ Our present life is mystery. and
he shut up inquirers about future life
nv saving: "While you do not know
life, what can you know about death Z"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11

The Prince and Princess of Wales yis-
fted Ireland this week. With the ex-
ception of one little circumstance their
progress was an ovation, and everybody
seemed to be happy in being honored
with royal visit, Are we tojudge from
this that no dynamiters and very few
other baters of English rule, dwell in
Ireland and that they are 50 few else
where that they have to make up in
dynamite and venom for what they lack
in numbers If the hatred of the Irish
to England is as they represent, on ac-
count Of the latter's oppression, every
Irishman and his dependents and the
stranger in his gates should have kept
shut up in the house and had Grape
hanging on the door, during this royal
march. This Irish ovation to the heir
of England's crown will appear to the
world as evidence that those discomfort
ed with English rule are not in the ma
jority which, coupled with the fact
that the violence practiced in Ireland
and England, ostensibly in Ireland's be.
half, is concocted by non-residents, fur.
nlshes poor promise of Irish independ
ence during the time of men now living
Ireland united, is no match for England
and what can the "Irish patriots" expec
TO accomplish, when their people canno
resist the glamour of the royal enemy I
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11

In China it is impolite to take off
your hat to another; there is no Sab
bath there the needle of the Chinese
compass points to the south; the place
Of honor is on the left; white garments
are used for mourning; the seat OF in
tellect is considered in the stomach.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11

The Russians and Afghans have had
one or two small engagements. In the
first the latter we're defeated it is re-
ported that the Russians were defeated
in the second. War now between Eng
land and Russia is almost certain.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

-:O:--
Tw7EHUs INSTITUTION will resume du-
ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
inime1iate supervision of Mrs. M. M. hayes
and Mrs, NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants, The scolastiG year consists OF 1ofty
weeks.
Preparatory Department, per month - 0 00
Music. with use of piano oO
Boarding, including Washing lights
and fuel, per month .------.-..--- 10 W
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra------.--.----- ~ o W
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
narental, no hard tasks or restrictions are I'M
nosed but every student mast comply Win tlS
rules, and must prepare up to the measure %
her ability the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode OF instruction
are designed to train the mind to the hanlis OF
correct thinking and thorough 1nVestl2atlpll.
| No student will be allowed to enter MINER 5E
classes without thorough preparation. Parellts
and guardians may rest assured that the man,
ners health and morals of their chlldfeh anu
/ wards shall receive due attention.
| No deduction for absence, unless ~ case u
protraeted Illness The location OF TINS tcNi ~
/ f,eaIthful and easy of access. The DoaFulhs
| deDar+,nent is under the immediate charge VI
| Mrs Hayes. Boarders will provide themselves
/ with blankets and towels.
= 70, MRS. M. M. HAYES,
july % PrlnclIal'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-04-11
OPELOUSAS +:
saturday April I1th, 1855.

France and China are about to make
peace.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Base BALL.-The greatest attraction in
the base ball line yet known here is adver-
tised for Sunday, April II, at the Nolan
park, when the Young Ladies Athletic Base
Ball Club of Philadelphia will meet the
Kolans on the diamond. There is some
playing base ball that the game is sure to
draw large crowd Of spectators, among
whom it is expected the fair sex will be
largely represented. This is the first team
manager, Mr.. Harry II. Freeman, will no
doubt reap handsome financial harvest
from his unique enterprise. The combina-
ton will leave New Orleans next Sunday
morning for an extensive tour through the
South, West and North, closing at Phila-
delphia on the 31st of next October. They
only play at four points in Louisiana-New
Orleans, Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge and
Plaquemine-and our local base ball en-
thusiasts consider themselves fortunate in
having secured d game for this place. Mr.,
Freeman does not care, rs rule to stop At
places Of less than 5000 inhabitants, but the
reputation of DonaIdsonvile as base ball
town has induced him to make an excep-
ton in our behalf and we believe he will
have no cause to regret the action. AS the
expenses Of the team are very heavy, the
manager would not consent to play here
unless the admission was fixed at 80 cents
for gentlemen, and % cents for ladies and
children. From all indications the park
will be crowded and every possible arrange
ment will be made for an orderly yet ex-
citing contest. Besides their organization
as a ball club, the young ladies constitute
a field band and will have a street parade
before the game if the weather is fair
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

MILITARY BALL-The first week after
the close of Lent will be signalized by a
military ball to be given at Phoenix Hall
next Thursday evening, the 9th inst, I'M
der the auspices of the Ascension Rifles,
and there is every reason to presume the
entertainment will be prove OF the most
brilliant and successful character. Ladies
will be admitted by invitation, and gentle
men are expected to pay an admission fee
Of 81. The several committees have been
selected with excellent judgment, as vii
appear from the following list:
Arrangemont-Ca2 Jno. T. Nolan cFlair
man; Prlyates T. p. Allan. Jr e. A. Gondran
and y. Israel Red ribbon.
Reception Lieut.. 4. L. Hanson, chairman;
sergt. 3. Fortier, privates g. Eichelberger, II.
Bnquol and A. i. Mavor. White ribbon.
Floor Managcrs-Iaieut. d. c. Gontlfan. ciiair-
man: Sergts. VIC. Hanson and l.. }abin. Cor
poTai l.. Dlhon, private II. D. Percy. Rel rib
bon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04
Died.


ST. MARTIN-At Arlington place. Ascension
parish. La, on Sunday. March %, 1885, at 7
o'clock A. NJ, MODESTO ST. MARTIN, agel 10
years, daughter of L.. Michel st. Martin and
Coralie Ducote.
ST. MARTIN-At Arlington place, Ascension
parish. La. ON Monday. March 30, 1885, at 2
o'clock a. NJ. Louis ST. MARTIN, aged 3 years,
son of L. Michel st. Martin and Coraiie Du-
cote.
These unfortunate children contracted mea-
sles while stopping with relative In st. James,
while their father and stepmother we're in New
Orleans, and although no danger was at first
apprehended the patients grew rapidly worse
and passed beyond the reach of medical aid.
We synpathlze sincerely with tie bereaved pa
rents in their affection. A third child of Mr.
st. Martins was dangerously i'll with the Same
disease. but we understand that it is i'm
proving.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Several names have been mentioned in
connection with Postmaster Lefort's Of
fetal succession, bat little interest is now
exhibited i'll the matter since it has been
announced that the policy Of the new ad-
ministration viii be not to disturb capable
and honest officials until the expiration of
their terms. Mr.. Laforts commission will
not expire until the 10Th of next December
and it is not probable there viii be any
change in the Office before that date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The retrograde movement of the river
disappoints the loafers of this community.
They expected the river to furnish them
free lemonade this summer. by breaking
through the levee and spreading over
Lemanas-sugar places, you know!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The Pelico plantation, formerly the prop
erty of the late Edmond Buiol, was sold at
public auction to-day, to satisfy writ Of
seizure and sale issued in the suit entitled
Louise Bujol, wife of Samuel II. Landry,
and husband Us. Mrs. j. e. st. Martin
and husband. Mr.. j. Emile st. Martin
was the biggest bidder and the property
was adjudicated to him for ST., 800.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Mrs. ]. j. Leche and children will leave
for New Orleans on Monday and will spend
a week or ten days viewing Exposition
sights
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Advices received from New York convey
the pleasing information that Mr.. VIM
Klopman, whose serious illness was noted
in last weeks CHIEF, has greatly improved
and is now considered out Of danger. Mr..
Pierre Klopman went on to see his brother
Immediately after receipt of the telegram
announcing the latter's prostration, leaving
here on the 22d ult. He is now on his way
back and is due in New Orleans to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

MISS Adele Moilere of Bayou Lafourche
is visiting her cousin, Miss Louise Mollere
of Port Barrow. Miss Adele arrived per
steamer Assumption on Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Mr.. A. E. Bertant of st. james was in
town M onday and favored the CH1EF with
call that We had good reason to appre-
ciate highly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Special bargains in furniture at Mrs. M.
Israel & Co. g.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Best creamery butter in town at Maurin' s
Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

In AND Our OF JA1L.-Thur3day evening
there were but four prisoners remaining in
the parish jail-Julie Lee, for burglary;
Alex. Stewart and Henry Gentry, for as
sault and battery; Sampson Rowland, for
murder. Those received and discharged
during the past week were Thos. Newly, for
being drunk; Geo. Raymond, for breach of
the peace i'll the third ward Mary Wilson,
for similar offense committed in the
second ward; Charlotte Hensley, regular
customer who manages to get in and out Of
the Jailor's custody about once week for
some petty misdemeanor; H. B. Laplant,
for embezzlement committed at Napoleon
vile: Carl Frenzbanner, for embezzlement
Of goods and moneys belonging to Mr.. D.
Nebre Of ST. James. The two last named
We're delivered into the custody of officers
from Assumption and st. James respective
ly. Two prisoners who have been in jail
q number Of weeks-Henry Jackson for
carrying concealed weapons and Chas. Du-
mont, alias Darden, for petit larceny-spc-
ceeded in furnishing bonds and were re-
leased.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04
Special bargains in carriages, buggies
and sulkies at Mrs. NJ. Israel g. Co.'s.

Mr.. ]. C. Green, manager of Messrs
Crossley & Sons Mount Houmas planta-
ton was in Donaldsonville on business
yesterday. Like all other planters and
managers with whom we have conversed
recently, Mr.. Green is we'll satisfied with
the crop outlook.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Mr.. T. G. Hills, formerly of Ascension
but now a resident of New Orleans was in
town on Friday. Mr.. Hills resided on the
Waterloo place, in the sixth Police Jury
ward, for a number of years, keeping a
store and holding the position of Postmas-
ter at the Lane office. His lease of the
property he occupied expired at the end of
December, and failing to secure renewal
on favorable terms he decided to remove
to the city. Mr.. Ben Palmer of Sonthwood
was appointed deputy Postmaster and the
office removed to his store, where it has
been located since the LIST of January. Mr..
Palmer has been strongly recommended
for appointment as Postmaster, and will
doubtless be commissioned at an early
dav
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Rev. Father Heary, Professor of Mathe-
matics At Jefferson College, St. James, is
expected to hold services tomorrow,
Easter Sunday, in the chapel Of st. Vim
cents Institute. Donaldsonyifle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The Town Council will meet next Tues
day, and the Police Jury next Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Man wants but little here below, but he
wants that little good. He will have it
good II he buys at Maurin's Cheap Grocery
Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Cheap Grocery Emporium. Best in the
market.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The greatest bargains Of all in hardware,
crockery and glassware at Mrs. NJ. Israel
& Co.'s. These goods are being sold to
close cut stock, regardless of cost.
LEE HoTEI.-The favorable attention of
the public is invited to the advertisement of
that we'll known and popular establishment.
the Robt. E. Lee Hotel, of which Mr.. J. J.
Lafargue is proprietor. Situated on Cres-
cent Place, opposite the steamboat landing
and directly adjacent to the business centre
Of the town, and conducted by a gentleman
whose long experience in the business has
qualified him for entertaining his guests in
the most acceptable manner, it is not to be
wondered at that the Lee is fayorite re-
sort for the travelling and local public. The
bar and billiard room is lastly fitted up,
and is in charge of Mr.. Thee. Reboul,
young gentleman whose skill as ''mixol-
ogist,' or concocter of delicious beverages,
is only equaled by his courtesy and genial
ity. The accommodations afforded to tie
guests of the Lee are all that could be de-
sired, and the charges are always reason
able.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Mr.. John Kelly, the celebrated. California
pioneer vocalist and violinist, assisted by
his wife, will give concert in Donaldson
vile, Friday evening next, the 10th inst.
Due announcement Of the place will be
mada
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The front Of the Riverside Hotel has re-
ceived an application of white paint with
green trimmings, and its appearance is
much improved in consequence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The date for the projected game of base
ball between the Young Ladies' Club of
Philadelphia and the Nolans of Donaldson
vile has been changed from Monday, April
s, to Sunday April IL. The blondes and
brunettes will positively be here on the
latter date. Admission to the park, with
privilege of shady seats, 50 cents; ladies
and children, Is cents. A stand specially
reserved for ladies and their escorts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Capt. Jno.e T. Nolan and family-with
the exception or Miss Mattie-are expected
home next Tuesday from New Orleans,
where they have been sojourning for sew
eral weeks past.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Miss Clara Park left for New Orleans
on the steamer Keokuk yesterday and will
spend week visiting the Exposition and
friends in the city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL, Crescent Place.
IL opposite the steamboat landing the NEST
convenient location Ii town. First-eiass ac-
Communications at reasonable rates. Elegant
bar billiard and pool room attached J. J. La
fargue, Proprietor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Mr.. JAS. Darlington, assistant manager of
Southwood plantation, was in town yester-
day-his first visit here for some weeks.
He reports plantation work we'll advanced.
We we're glad to learn from him that Mr. E.
W. Lawless, manager of Soathwood, has
recovered from quite severe attack of
chills and fever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

DR.. Jno. d. Hanson has spent the past six
days on business trip to st. Tammany
parish and New Orleans. He returns to-
rSvht
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Later, greater and still more astonishing
are the new silverware prizes offered with
Silver Star baking powder, sold at Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporium. A prize ticket
in every can.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Miss Leila Pike the charming sister of
Mrs. w. B. Sharp, is visiting Donaldson
vile friends and relatives, and is welcome
guest at the home of Mrs. v. Maurin, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Obtaining money under false pretenses is
common species of wickedness that is
never prepetrated at Maurin's Cheap Gro
Gerry Emporium. All articles sold there
are just what they are represented to be.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

A MURDERER CAUGHT.-Sampson Row
land, the colored man who shot and IA
tally wounded man employed by the Mis-
sissippi Valley Railroad Company, on the
Mount Houmas plantation, in this parish,
some time last year, was captured few
days ago, in Pointe Coupee, and was
brought to Donaldsonville last Tuesday by
Sheriff Bates of Baton Rouge. Rowland
has been fugitive from justice since com
mitting the murder, and was run to earth
by two deputies of Sheriff Bates who
tracked him to Pointe Coupee and sue
ceeded in arresting him. The murderer re-
sisted and drew pistol, but the officers
fired upon him, sending three buckshot
through his right hand and left side, and
forced him to surrender. The prisoners
wounds are not considered dangerous.
Full line Of straw, felt and stiff brim hats
at Mrs. NJ Israel 4 Co.'S. Prices away be-
low zero.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Special bargains in white shirts =. Mrs.
NJ. Israel & Co.'s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04
Balance on hand

Balance on hand. Observation-Disclosures 1851 70
New white schools were ordered to be es-
tablished at Port Barrow and Faubourg La
Pipe, in the second and fifth justice wards
respectively. The white school at Galvez
was discontinued, there being only seven
pupils in attendance, and the teacher,
Mr.. Robert Webb, transferred to the Big
Swamp school as principal, with Mrs. E. J.
Dixon as assistant. The Donaldsonvil!e
colored school having grown too large to be
properly managed by two teachers. a sec
ond assistant was provided for. Messrs
G. A. Gondran, ". II. McGalliard aud A.
D. Vega, with the first named as chairman,
were appointed standing executive COM
mittee with full power to Gil vacant teacher
ships, repair and furnish school houses and
do whatever else may be essential to The
proper conduct of the public schools dur
ing the intervals between the sessions of
Of the Board of Directors. The Board then
adjourned until its next regular meeting
in july unless sooner convened
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04
Special bargains in youths clothing al
Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.'s.

School BoARD.-This body held its regu-
lar quarterly meeting to-day, and we are
indebted to the courtesy of G.. A. Gondran,
Esq, the efficient Secretary and Parish Su-
perintendent. for the subjoined synopsis of
the business transacted: The Secretary sub
mitted report showing
Funds received ard on hand to date. $685. 19
Disbursements since Jan. 1, 1881, .. 1143 46
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Donaldsonville editors might appro-
priately speak of each other inst now as
four esteemed contemporary Of the weekly
DeZin0e,e3lt Tua. List
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

We are again unable to find space for the
communication relative to the Leinann-
vile public school, mention Of which was
made in our last issue. Teacher Victor z.
Thomas reports total of Ga pupils on his
roll, with an average daily attendance
slightly in access of IS. He has 80 in the
alphabet and primer classes, Is in the first
reader, Is in the second and in the third.
The school room is very poorly supplied
with the furniture essential to the proper
accommodation its inmates. An old kitchen
table, for instance, does service rs
teachers desk, the pupils sit on benches
without backs and have no desks to rest
their books and states upon, a condition
of affairs that the School Board should do
what lies ill its power to remedy and i'm
prove.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Our handsome friend Jno. V. st. Martin
plantation, spent few hours in town on
Monday and we we're pleased to meet him.
Special bargains in shoes and footwear
of oil kinds at Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

The ferry steamer Bella Israel will be
here during the coming week fitted out with
fine new boiler and in first-class order
from stem to stern. Her return will be
welcomed by all who have occasion to cross
the river at this place.
Sisters Choltilda and Aloysius, in charge
of the boarding pupils of the St. Vincent
Institution of Donaldsonville, have gone to
New Orleans to see the Exposition and will
remain week. The party took passage on
the Keokuk yesterday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-04

Special bargains in mems clothing are
offered by Mrs. M. Israel g. Co.