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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Miners Imprisoned.

On the night of the 10th an explosion of
gas occurred IN the Vale colliery, near New
Glasgow, N. S. twenty-five men were at work
at the time in drift 1900 feet below the sur
face. After short time arescuing party sue
ceeded in reaching and saving seven of the
imprisoned men. A second attempt brought
to light ten corpses, and two men were brought
out alive, only to die in few minutes after
reaching the surface. In all, thirteen miners
were killed. and six more or less injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

A TEXAS paper says: "Pulque, the
Mexican national drink, is made of the
fermented milk of the cactus" From
the amount of furious ferment that has
been going on in that country for sew
eral years past the supply of pulque
seems to keep abreast of the demand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Another Agrarian Murder

Peter Kelley, farmer living near the town
of Moate, in county Westmeath, Ireland, was
found dead near his house on the l4th. His
skull was battered in and the place where the
body was found showed signs of fierce strug-
gle. The murder is attributed to agrarian
troubles
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

Fire at Huron, Kas., on the 18th, destroyed
property to the value of 100000. The town
was burned a few months ago.
The Kanawha House and an adjoining build
ing at Charlestown, W. Va, were destroyed by
fire, on the 11tb, and third building badly
damaged. Richard Mclaughlin persisted in
the flames. Pecuniarv loss not very heavy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Business Failures.

The United States had 239 failures during
the week ending on the 18th.
Argos L. Freeman, silk dealer, New York,
made an assignment on the 18th. Liabilities,
$40, 900.
The Rockford Qll) Steam Bakery suspended
on the 18th. Liabilities, $50, 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
BurnRd To Death

News was received on the 10th, from Lake
& Lake st. John Railroad, that the camp
situated elk miles from there, and occupied bv
four men, was burned together with the men.
No 1aarticuIarS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

TALKING seems always to have been
Rossa's "best hold" When tried in
Dublin for his publications Of the Irish
People he conducted his own defense
and announced that in accordance with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Cut, tn PiQoee.

John and Peter Heavers and 12-year-old
son OF the former, while walking on the track
of the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio road,
at Cleveland, on the 18th, were run down by a
tram. Both men were cut to pieces, and the
boy was so badly hurt that he will probably
die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

A Sandusky On. Y.) dispatch of the 9th,
says: CLEANS are now crossing on the ice be.
tween here and Canada. Several parties have
come over this week from Point au Pelee. They
report the ice from, twelve to sixteen inches
thick"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
HRIInhnld Sane

DIR. Henry Helmbold, the famous ssBuchu"
man, was released from the insane asylum at
Norristown. Pa, on the 18th, special lunacy
commission having declared him of sound
ind
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

In fire which destroyed small frame house
at Detroit, early on the morning of the 14th,
an old woman of 60, named Esther Thomas
| was burned to death.
Panhandle conductor named Richard T.
Sheridan was killed by Jump from his train
near Columbus, o., on the 18th.
b. b. Hotchkiss, inventor of the Hotchkss
rifle. died in Paris on the 14th. He was Con-
necticut man.
The iron mills of Carnegie Bros & Co.. Pitts
burg, resumed operations on the 18TH The
firm employs 400 men.
The strike of the miners in the Hooking VAL
ley has closed.
Francis A. Drexe head of the great Phila-
deJphia banking finn, died suddenly at his
home in that city on the 18th. He was 81
years DID,
James High, engineer, was killed by the ex-
plosion of a boiler in the flour mill of Nc
Daniel & Wright, at Franklin Ind; on the
18th.
man named Labarre was fatally hurt by
bling wound around shaft IN the mandatory
of Howe d Labarre, at Owatonna, Mimi, on
the 18th.
The breaking of q rail on the Washington,
Ohio d West Railroad, near Alexandria, Va, on
the 18th, Ghrew four freight cars off the track
Clarence Washington, conductor, was killed.
The caving of bank at East Toledo, O., on
the night Of the 18th, caused the death of
Joseph Mahoney and the serious injury of
another workman.
Miss Eva Mackay, daughter of the California
bonanza king, was married, in Paris, on the
18th. TO the Italian Prince Colonna.
The bodies of three men were found, frozen
stiff, near LOOMS, ILL.,, on the morning of the
18th. The party had been on spree the
previous night.
Turkish newspapers have been officially pro.
hibited from publishing the news from Soudan
or comments upon the situation
The Hoffman, Block, Kalamazoo, occu0ied
by bakery and restaurant. was destroyed by
fire on the 18th. Loss 100000; insurance $685.
600.
Burglars entered the dwelling of George Liv-
gsgood, wealthy drover in Berks County,
Pa, on the night of the 9th, chloroformed the
inmates and decamped with nearly $1,000 in
cash and notes.
Mrs. Mary Stubs, a wealthy Philadelphia
widow, died of heart disease in her pew in
church, on the morning of the 8th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Cen. Earle Dpad.

a dispatch OF the 18th says Gen. Earle was
killed on the previous day while leading a
charge at Brit, III the Soudan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Issued by the Clerk and Recorder Of Ascension
parish, Since Our Last Report.
Doctor Mitchell to Miss Laura Edwards.
Victor Alexander to Miss Martha Gamble.
Frances Curse to Miss Virginia Morales.
James FOrtier to Miss Ludlvine Maillette.
Isaiah Richardson to Miss Louisa Newell.
johnson Dickerson to Miss Margaret Sneesh.
archie.
Peter johnson to Miss Amanda Cook.
Emile Armand to Miss Anaise Landry.
Alcide Leroy to Miss Lea Clara Dugas.
Isidore Leblanc tn Miss Harriet LeBlgnc.
Zachariah A. Lorraine to Miss Malvina Starks
John Miller to Miss Louisa P. Miller.
Isaiah Richardson to Miss Louisa Newell.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Mrs. l.. E. Bentley, who has been pros
trated by q very severe spell Of illness since
the ed of March, is still confined to bed,
but is steadily improving under the COM
petent medical attention Of DR.. Jno. d.
Hanson and the devoted care of her
mother, Mrs. L. B. Davidson. BY consent
of her physician Mrs. Bentley will be taken
to New Orleans on the steamer Whisper
next Wednesday, to spend 3 while at the
residence of her mother and sister, on st.
Charles Avenue, and it is confidently an
ticipated that the change of scene and sur
roundings will materially hasten her re-
covery. During her sickness Mrs. Bentley
has been the recipient of many kiadnesses
at the hands of large number of friends
and acquaintance, whose favors have been
appreciated to the utmost.
Stylish straw hats for Is cents at Mrs.
M, Israel & Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Town Of Donaidsonviiie for the Week
Ending Yesterday,

Ending Yesterday.
RlVERSIDE-W. H. Carver, White Castle;
M B. Braud, Omere Braud, New River; Jas.
Como. Jr., B. Mesrith, Plaquemine; W. Rich
ards. Texas; ]. H. Trent. Jr, Louisville. KY; p.
Braud T. Richard, Ascension; VIM. Pomarede,
G. Greenberg. Il. q. Brooks, New Orleans; E.
II. E. Wright, Evansville. Ind: Robt. G. Fritts.
Natchez; F. D. Chapman, G. Dugas lberville;
T. Richard, Ascension; Thos. Allen, A. +. Nose
La; H. Heath, Ascension, H. N. Allen, N. I'm
derwood. New Orleans; J. c. Galley. Baton
Rouge; j. B. Hebert, Jos. Gonzales New River, J.
M. Dickinson. 7. 4 P. r. r.; E. r. Glenn. Bur-
lington, v. T.; E. ]. Acman. Napoleonville;
W. j. Acman PaincOurtyille
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

We are gratified to learn that our highly
esteemed friend VIM. B. Sharp, Esq, has
been employed as manager Of Mrs. NJ.
Israel b Co.'s fine Salisbury plantation, in
upper st. James. Years of successful ex-
perience in this line Of business has quail
lied friend Willie to take charge of any
plantation, however large, and we feel sure
the proprietors Of Salisbury will have rea-
son to congratulate themselves upon hav-
ing secured his services.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

We learn from the Baptist Watchman
that Mr.. P. A. Jones, the business manager
OF that paper and Sheriff Of this parish,
was ordained as minister of the gospel
by council that convened at the First
Baptist Church in Smoke Bend on the 23rd
OF March. The newly ordained minister
has been in charge of the Smoke Bend
church for some time past, but was not a
fully qualified Rev." until the date above
mentioned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
Fans, two for five cents, at Ingman's
news depot and variety store.

It is reported that the Board of School
Directors has made, or is about to make q
demand upon the Police Jury for posses
sion of "school-house square," bounded
by South Houmas, Attakapas, Opelousas
streets and Railroad Avenue, and that the
legal right of the School Board to the prop
erty is to be recognized by the parochial
authorities without demur. This square
has been under the control of the Police
Juries of the parish for many years. and
the revenues derived from it in the way of
ground rents have been received and dis
bursed as general parochial funds, whereas
it is claimed they properly belonged to the
school fund. Under these circumstances
the Police Jury may consider itself fortu-
nate if the School Board does not institute
proceedings to recover the Incorporated
revenues in addition to securing possession
of the ground in question.
The celebrated Get up and get" candy,
only five cents apiece, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Try it.
Piano TUNING AND REPA1R1NG.-Profes-
sors G. F. Gauthreaux and E. Vom Hofe
of this place have associated themselves to-
gether with view of carrying on the bus
mess Of tuning and repairing pianos, or
gans and similar instruments, and they Of
fer their services to the people of Ascen-
sion and surrounding parishes, guarantee
ing to do frst-class work in all instances at
moderate prices. Both of these gentlemen
are accomplished musicians, who need no
introduction to our local readers, and to
parties not acquainted with them ample
assurance of their capacity and skill can
he readily furnished. Residents of this sec
ton who have pianos or other instruments
in need of tuning or repair can have the
work done just as well and at less cost by
Profs. Gauthreaux and Vom Hofe than by
sending to New Orleans. They are worthy
of liberal patronage and We hope to see
them receive it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

The Police Jury has held no meeting to
act upon the application Of the Donaldson
Vile Home Guards for an appropriation of
$zOO to enable that command to visit the
Exposition on Veterans Day, and the com
munity is narrowed by the thought that the
war-worn Guards will not be able to par
ticipate with their comrades Of former
years in the celebration of that auspicious
occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

4 nnl9P Send six cents for postage and
uUII receive, free, costly box Of
TnII goods which will help you to
N U16l make more money right away
than anything else in the world. All, of either
sex, succeed from fret hour. The broad road
to fortune opens before the workers. absolutely
sure. At once address, TRUE d Co., Portland, Me
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

A m mn in presents given away. Send
V'1lUV US cents postage. and by
Nl0IlV mail you will get free pack
VkUVq WV age Of goods of large value
that will start you III work that will at once
bring you in money faster than anything else IN
America. All about the $4,000 in presents
with each box. Agents wanted everywhere. OF
either seq, of all ages for all the time or spare
time only, to work for us at their own homes.
Fortunes for all workers absolutely assured
Don't delay. H. HALLEIT Il Co., Portland Me-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

A large lot of ice cream freezers, spoons,
sancers, and ice cream favoring extracts
of all kinds at Maurin's Cheap Grocery
Emporium.
The editor of the CHIEF is indebted to
Mr.. A. A. Meneses of New Orleans for an
invitation to attend a complimentary
Pythian entertainment to be given at Car
rollton gardens, Thursday and Friday, the
2lst and ed insts.. by Ascalon Division, q.
R.sK. p. Mr.. Menazes, who is foreman Of
the we'll known marble works of Messrs.
Kursheedt l. Bienvenu, is q worthy Knight
| of Pythias and member of the arrange
meat oo1amittae for the entertainment in
] question,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Meaess. p. A. Jones and q. II. Hill, re-
4pectively Sheriff and Clerk of Court for
this parish, returned home to-day after an
agreeable visit to the Worlds Exposition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.

Tho Ascension Democrat,
owing to the breaking of portion Of its
press which necessitates sending TO New
York for q new attachment, is compelled
to miss this weeks edition, but will appear
% usual next week. The publishers trust
that their patrons, in view Of the extraor-
binary and unforeseen circumstances, will
kindly excuse the omission.
Milwaukee fire, words and music, just
received ct Ingman's news depot and va
riety store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

We were much pleased to meet to-day our
valued friend Elphege Leblanc, Esq, the
efficient manager of Messrs. Lemanns'
Belle Terre plantation, who paid short
visit to town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Breakfast bacon, hams, dried salt meats,
etc., fresh stock just in at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post-office at DonaidsonvilIe.
Ascension Parish. La, May 8, 1886.
Anthony, Miss E l. Conway. Mrs Octave
Aldrich. Mrs Liddia 81 Davis, Thomas
AntOninO, Russo Grim. Mrs Ellen
Barney. John Huson, William w
Butler, Ri Leblanc, Miss Othellar
Burzuare, Joseph holland. Alick
Basyour. F Richard. Mrs Ellen
Brand Miss Celine Ryan, j s
If not called for in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
m LOUIS LEFORT, P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Cur Aremen and soldiers are neither
sugar, salt nor dudes and are not afraid Of
rain or mud; hence there will be no post
postment Of to-morrow's parade on &C
couut az the weather.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

aass m more money than at anything else by
taking an agency for the best selling
book out. Beginners succeed grandly.
u u None fail Terms free. HALLETT Book
COMPANY, Portland, Maine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

The New SCHOOL HOUSE. Han
nan 4 voss of Baton Rouge, to whom was
awarded the contract for building the fine
public school-house that is to be erected
here, we're in town this week inspecting the
site and taking some Measurements pre-
paratory to commencing work ut an early
day. The new structure. as we have here
tofore reported, is to be located at the cor
ner of South Hounlas and Opelonsas streets,
facing the public square, the site for many
years of Mr.. Joseph Terriers blacksmith
and wheelwright shop. It will be about
65x70 feet, and will face the public square.
There will be a front yard of forty feet
in width and eventually yard in the
rear nearly 100 feet deep, extending from
the school, house to Railroad Avenue, as all
the buildings on that portion of the square
are to be removed at the expiration of the
present leases. The school building will
rest on pillars nine feet high and ground
floor of asphalt will be laid, affording the
pupils fine play ground in wet weather
during recess and dinner hours. There will
he two entrances by stair cases leading
from the basement, one for boys and the
other for girls, and a partition across the
central hall will keep the sexes separate while
going to and returning from their studies.
The same principle will be Observed in the
arrangement of the school rooms, the boys
occupying one end Of the building and the
girls the other, each division being sub-di-
vided into two large apartments. The girls
division will also contain two small Office
rooms for the use of the teachers. The ex-
terror architecture will be quite attractive
and will include an ornamental roof, sur
rounded by handsome belfry. The CHIEF
will note the progress of work upon this
structure with great interest and will keeI
its readers fully posted thereon.
0E n11 T.: ~ L vi
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Maurin's 35-cent butter is the biggest
thing in the grocery line that has struck
the town lstely. Nine-pound pail for 81.
Nothing better in the market.
CONQUER Dufel on Sunday last viewed
the body of Toby Clark, eolored resident
on the Conway plantation, who died sud-
denly the preceding night. An examina-
ton demonstrated that death had been
caused by heart disease, and an official
certificate of the fact has been executed
and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court.
Miss Clara Park returned home from
New Orleans last Saturday, accompanied by
her brother, Mr.. VIM. D. Park. the latter
having made the trip to the city with the
Ascension Rifles. Miss Clara remained in
the metropolis month and had very en-
ioyable time. She is now filling the posi-
ton of teacher at st. Vincent's Institute
during the temporary absence of Sister
Alo5seius. kfs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

A new kiln containing over 100000 first
class bricks has been burned by Mr.. VIM.
Town Of Port Barrow, and is offered in
lots to suit purchasers at lowest market
Oricaa H-------
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Oh two occasions within the past month
Kenneth Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, has
failed to hold meetings, owing to the
lack of quorum. Most of the members
Of this lodge are displaying q lack Of in
terest in its welfare that speaks very poorly
for their appreciation of the voluntary obi
CATION they assumed when they entered
the ranks of Pythianism. The local lodges
of all the secret orders are suffering more
or less from the evil of absenteeism, and in
some instances no little embarrassment
has been caused by the lack of available
material among the faithful members for
filing the Offices which are absolutely es-
eentiai to the very existence of the organ
izations.- The disposition shown BY the
majority to shift all the lodge work and
responsibility upon the shoulders of few
is anything but creditable to the shirkers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

A travelling string band composed of five
colored players arrived here on the steam
or Keokuk Thursday morning and will re-
main several days, visiting the hotels and
coffee-house and entertaining the patrons
with some fine music.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09


coffee houses and entertaining the patrons
with some fine music.
Whatever may be tho Disappointment Of
defeated candidates, there can be none
among those who buy their goods of Mrs.
NJ. Israel & Go.
Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Tucker of the
Clark plantation and Mr.. T. p. Coehrane,
manager Of the Orange Grove, went to New
Orleans on the Mississippi Valley road last
Thursday to visit the Exposition. They will
return this evening.
Mr.. Henry C. Braud of Houmas store
was in town Thursday and made us flying
call. He participated in the anniversary
dinner Of the Sugar Planters Association,
At which he is member, and pronounced
a1he affair most enjoyable one.
Monday will be Veterans Day at the
j Exposition and this town and parish will
have a number of old soldiers participating
in the celebration. Capt. r. P. Landry,
Capt. John A. Comstock and Lieut.. Hubert
g Treble are among those who have expressed
IN intention Of being present.
Sister Chlotilda, principal Of the st. Vim
cents Institute, has returned home in
charge Of tho pupils Of the boarding school
who went with her to New Orleans few
& vesks ago to visit the Exposition The
party were CHARTERED at the Hotel Dieu
daring thsir sojourn in the city and enjoyed
themselves very much.
ExPosrr1oa EXCURSION TIcKErs. - The
sale Of Exposition excursion tickets will be
\ discontinued BY the Texas and Pacific Rail-
q road Company On and after the goth OF
May and persons Who desire to take advan-
4age Of the special rates must do SO before
that date. Tickets will be good to return
until the LIST Of June, but no later.
Sheet mssic 1t publishers prices at Ing
mans news depot and variety store. Will
order and receive any piece in three day.
IT not in stock.
Ticket No. III has won the boys triey
Gle which Messrs. Jos. Gondran i Son:
offered a. prize, to be awarded by lottery
The drawing took place last Wednesday
under tho direction of Masters Geo Landry
Robert Babin, Samuel Braud, Joseph DUFF
fel and Eddie Park. We have not yet as
certained who holds the lucky number.
Among the distinguished guests at ths
anniversary banquet of the Ascension
Branch of the Sugar Planters Association
of Louisiana last Tuesday were DR.. Smith
Commissioner to the Worlds Exposition
from the West Indies, and Mr.. r. NJ. San
dys, the we'll known architect under whose
direction the magnificent New Hope sugar
honse in thia Dariah vas constructed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

For seasonable goods of all kinds at hare
times price call on Mrs. Israel d Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09

Stylish straw hats for Is cents at Mrs
M. Israel Il Co.'s.