The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-08-29


One by one the Republican chiefs have
retired from the Custom house, until the
Ex-Congressman Darrall is the most prom
inent one remaining. Collector Jonas has
paid due regard to tho civil service rules
and deliberately makes removals and ap-
pointments in the presence of great pres
sure. All outside of the protection of civil
service rules were called on to send in their
designations and Democrats are going on
duty gradually as the Collector selects their
successors and the red tape formalities are
complied with. Postmaster Merchant will
retire about September l. He has provoked
considerable criticism by anticipating re-
tirement and complying with o quest of
his successor. Mr.. Glenn WalkeS ~ been
appointed Superintendent Of .re !, Mr.. |
Walker was q Democrat and Il has isec-
retaly Of Mayor Behan, but Mans. Ma |
Blaine Republican for short time during
the progress of the last campaign. Mr..
Buck is relieved OF unpleasantness to a GER
tain extent by allowing Mr.. Merchant to
make the appointment which he >E.e"'e
proposes to abide by durirs.''so on the exc
tration. To make We. n!s :. s"'t t1B1ck)
Democrat, Mz-ts' - Emlle . his bia admins
Jr.. Chas: A. Marcy for Mr.. Walker. {
-meyer.k~zr Merchant removed from
,-a@a,yaaiDv4Mr. Geo. Wright, Republican. ane
one of the most efficient employees OF thu
post-office. This Is not particularly pleas
ant to either political party, and Mr.. Mer
chant is charged with bad faith on al
sides. The people of this country as gen
eral rule admire adherence to political con
yiotions and the party Of ones own choice
Exposition reports continue to be favor
able. Applications for space come in raj
idly. The florists have agreed to take po'
session OF and beautify Horticultural Hal
It has been resolved to have no separa
woman's Department. The experien'
with separate department at the World
Exposition was sufficient. The exhibits
women are invited, and will be placed si'
by side with those of the men. The Go
ernors Of each State and Territory ars !
= . appstns : i.az soner
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8 70 q rlssre, ,ap. Efforts are re
.,,ssensil,s viii p's horse race 70, .s sss
posss 70 ss eps ~ssshsr 'e ss,n be be o:as
.dyniseloh "'-l--,p Of
repet'ts .ne .s..os 1nrs ssina .' 'sot :. ''s
~, There has bde'nn no rain in the vicir
r. Gree days.
The cane crop is splendid and ri
II ting is progressing under more fa
conditions.
There are twenty-seven prisoners
parish Jail, mostly colored, and DC
attempt was made by some of thon
cape By boring hole through ono
brick waits. Fortunately the mo
was discovered in time to prevent
cess, and the Sheriff now haa the ja
ly guarded, day and night. Among
oners who attempted to break out
charged with murder.
Desiring to close out my line OF b
nesss s..x;kings before the end Of the Sc;
q sell at less than cost price to ny
4 rylag over to next season, one lot
and oae lot of blue Spa1din9'a qua
III WOOL stock in9a. Now il yonrsch,
. . best cheap. s. s. INGl
ua ltA1NMENrs AT SMOKE BEND
ming, Sept. 5, delightful
urday ieto ue.isaa on the crop,
tainme cNsis of Assssss' = -, ~.
The st. pssssssp5!s m, Ut 1's'.1all|
Tsr,;o,s SO! care .l ss "a natul mus
prises vocal aS fs}f1! aas.ss..,.;7
lamations, taheaux and tw6 cs:-..
French comedies, ."Ltonie or Ia Vie
and Les cep'Sees dc Mimi" Admis
adults, Is cents, children, Is cents.
The ensuing Sunday evening, the Gil
September, another entertainment vii
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