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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-08-08
In Meuoriam.
HALL OF DosALEsoNv1LLE LODGE No. 263g

HALL OF DOEALESONVILLE LODGE NO. 2G39, }
knights Of Honor,
Donaldsonyille. La, August s, 1885.
To the Dictator. officers and members Of Don
jacksonville Lodge No. 2639, K. of H.:
Your committee appointed at the last regular
meeting and assigned the duty of drafting reso-
buttons on the decease Of Brother SOLOMON
ScEoNBERa, respectfully submit tho following:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Dictator Of the Uni
verse saw fit. on the Dist ultinlo. to call from
our midst our beloved brother SOLOMON SCHoN-
BERG; therefore, belt
Res0lued, That we. the members Of Donald
sOnville Lodge, learned with deep regret Of his
death, and while we deeply mourn our loss in
the decease of such an esteemed brother. wo
bow with reverence to that ruling from which
there is no appeal.
Rescued, That az Lodge we extend to his
bereaved widow and children our heartfelt SYM
pathy in their affection and assure them that
with tender remembrances we join in mourning
the loss of brother who had made for himself
place in our hearts. and beg his afflicted fam
lily to feel that the ties Of fraternity which
bound them to are not wholly severed. AS a
further token of our regret we recommend that
the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourn
ing for the space of thirty days.
ReSolUeG, That tho foregoing resolutions be
spread upon the records of this Lodge, that a
copy be forwarded to the family of the deceased,
also copies to the Donaltlsonville CHIEF and
Ascension Democrat for publication.
S. GOETTE, JR.,
r. N1cCULLOH,
FL 2. SCHUYLER,
Committee.
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Alderman Ross offered the following resolu-
tior:
Resol,ed, That the resolution adopted on tho
4th of August, 1885 awarding the public printing
of the town to l.. u. Bentley, be and the same is
hereby recon5ldered.
Adopted by the votes of Aldermen Duffel,
Variuni aud hoss. against those Of Aldermen
Goettc and Vicknair.
MIR. Duffel offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
ResOlred, That, whereas the said resolution
which has Just been reconsidcred is III plain
violation Of law in attempting to award the
public printing OF the town to tho highest in
stead of the lowest bidder, the same be and it
is hereby repealed and declared null and void
Mr.. Dutfel offered tho following preamble
and resolutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, Tho sealed proposal OF the Assem-
sion Democrat Publishing Company to do all
the public printing Of any and all kinds for the
town of Donaldsonville, III response to the res
olution relative thereto and the published no
tice ordered by that honorable body. and which
was opened ut the regular meeting OF tho Com
mon Council hold on the 4th inst, was the low
est responsible bid received.
Be it therefore resolved, That the said pro-
posal of The Ascension Democrat Publishing
Company be ard is hereby accepted, and that
the CONTRACT to do all the public printing OF
bonviile. be and the same Is hereby awarded to
said company for the torn of ono year from
the date of contract for the price and sum of
twenty-five dollars.
Be it further resolved, That tho security to
be furnished by said Company for the complete
fulhllment of said contract be and tho same is
hereby fixed at three hundred dollars, condi-
toned as required b. law.
Be it further 1esolued. That the Mayor be and
is hereby authorized to enter into and sign said
contract with the Ascension Democrat Publish
ing Company.
On motion of Alderman Variant tho Council
adjourned. J.J. SULLIVAN,
Secrofary
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THE DEATH AND BURIAL OF
GEN. GRANT

Are topics which naturally excite
the deepest interest and regret
throughout the country among all
classes Of people, but while the
inhabitants of a reunited nation,
forgetful Of the bitterness and dire
heartburnings engendered by the
late war, commingle their tears
over the last resting place of the
dead soldier and ex- President, it
should not be forgotten that du-
ty is owed the living as well as the
departed, and that those who fail
to perform it arc doing themselves
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SUGAR PLANTERS AssocIA1IoN.-O Owing to
the absence of SO many members Oh their
usual summer trips there was q slim attend
ance at last Tuesdays meeting of the Sug-
ar Planters Association and little business
was done. The Committee on Public
Health reported for the month Of July "a
moderate number Of malarial fevers, gen
orally Of mild character, few cases Of
continued fever, marked decrease in the
number of cases Of diarrheea and dysentery
since the LIST of the month";" AS a whole,
July compared favorably with the same
month for 1884, which was the healthiest
July Of ten preceding years. The meteoro-
logical report for July was submitted, show
ing total rainfall of 5.37 inches, maxi
mum temperature of "a degrees on the 31st
and minimum of II degrees on the Goth
ultimo.
A number of rice planters will begin cut
ting during the coming week if the weather
permits.
The Police Jury failed to secure quorum
last Thursday, hence held no meeting. A
second attemptto meet will be made next
Wednesday.
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President Ascension Dem

President Ascension Dem. Pub Company
Alderman puttel moved to accept the bid of
tho Ascension Democrat. Tho motion was lost
by two yeas to four nays.
Alderman Larock moved that tho bid Of the
Donaldsonyile CHIEF be accepted. Alderman
Duttel moved to table the motion. The motion
to table was lost. Alderman Larock's motion
was then adopted bya vote of four yeas against
two nays. Alderman Duffcl and Variant voted
in the negative aud asked that their votes be SO
recorded
The following resolution. presented by AL
ierluan Dufel, was adopted:
BE 1t resol,ed, That the Tax Collector be and
he is hereby required to keep a book, dnpii-
cate whereof shall be furnished by the Assessor
to the Treasurer, in which the Tax Collector
shall enter into columns III which the same shall
be ruled ant, divided.
l. The nairc Of each tax payer.
2. The amount of taxes due by each.
8. Tho word paid opposite the name Of each
tax payer making payment.
4. The dato of payment.
s. The year for which the taxes ore paid "a
separate entry for each year,
l.. When tho taxes are not paid altogether in
cash Gu. s. CURRENCY. the amount paid cash
and the amount paid III warrants and other
evidences Of Indebtedness, separate entry for
each.
T. Delinquent taxes. the amount Of principal
PAID, amount CT Interest paiU anu inc amount
Of costs paid separately.
That the Tax Collector shall make such en-
tries at the time the tax payer makes tho pay
Inent of taxes.
That be shall keep for licenses, a separate
book ruled and divided into columns, wherein
he shall make like entries rs prescribed above
for taxes, as duplicate Of which shall also be
furnished to the Treasurer by the Assessor.
That the Treasurer ID making monthly set
Elements with the Collector Shall transcribe
INTO the duplicates kept by him the entries in
said Tax Collectors book, and shall write in
his own books certificates showing the amount
Of taxes and licenses catered therein respect
lrely and at each regular session OF the Com
mon Council he shall transmit to them sworn
statements Of the said books which statements
it shall be the duty of said Council TO compare
with the monthly accounts which shall be rcn-
dercd by the Tax Collector.
A bill OF Numa Acosta for hauling ffij-sev-
en- dead dogs at 3 cents each, s14 Is was ap-
proved.
Collector Ramirez asked to be allowed until
next meeting Of tho Council to furnish his new
bond. and the request was granted on motion
Of Alderman Goette.
Or motion. the Council adjourned
J.J .SULLIVAN, Secretary.
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and their families an injustice. In
these times of business depression
and scarcity of money it is mani
testify to the interest Of every one
to ascertain where the greatest
amount of food, clothing and the
other necessaries of life can he OBJ
tanned for the least outlay of mon
ey, and we assert without fear of
successful contradiction that there
is no establishment in Louisiana
that can offer equal Inducements
For CASH to those now extended
by the house OF
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AT CLEVELAND PAIK.-After the Viguet-
Fortier base ball match at Cleveland Park,
last Sunday evening, seven acre race took
place between Schonberg's "Roly Boly' u
and Ourso's "solfcrino." false start was
made at first nnd it seemed as if the affair
would prove another fzzle like that Of the
Sunday before, but on q second trial the
horses got off i'll good style, with Solferino
in the lead. Roly Boly soon overlook the
larger animal, however, passed him at the
first turn and won the dash easily with some
seventy five feet to spare. The little horse
ran three times around the half-mile track
before he could be stopped, and then he
was only brought to stand by the agility
of q colored man named John Rutfin, who
sprang at the flying nag and skillfnlly seized
the bride with one hand and the diminntiye
jockey with the other. Roly Boly's victory
elected enthusiastic demonstrations Of
pleasure from the large crowd of spectators
and the p'ucky little rider was the hero of
the hour.
Tomorrow the attraction at the park will
10 Sdl1lS ol Uutl between Inc Lees anu
Fortiers, and on the 10th inst, the great
race between ST. Amant's st. julien, the
New River favorite, and Ourso's marc Nell
lie will take place, preceded by base bali
match between tIe Picards of Dutchtown
and the Lees OF Donaldsonyille. TIE occa-
sion has been appropriately advertised as
''New River day at Cleveland Park and
the prospect is that the New River people
will show their appreciation of the comph-
ment By turning out almost en- naasse to
back their representatives of the race track
and diamond field. Bayou Lafourche and
the right bank of the river generally will
furnish host OF partisans of the mare, and
if the weather is good Cleveland PARK viii
undoubtedly be tho scene Of Il very large
gathering of people on the 10th. The price
of admission will be so cents for gentlemen,
Is cents for ladies and children.
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SPECIAL MEETING.

CcUET-HoUsE Aug 6, 1885.
The Coarcil net il special session. Mayor
Maurin in tire chair ana ii.a Aldermen present.
.abseIst-!.ldarraar Larock.
The Mlyor stated tina. the object Of the meet
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DoNALDsONyILLE. July 10, 1885.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
Of DoualtsOuYllle:

To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of Donaldsonville:
In response to the resolutions relative to
town printing, adopted by your honorable body,
and tho public notice relative to Proposals
for Town Printing" the Ascension Democrat
Publishing Company hereby proposes and agrees
to do AL public printing Of any and oil kinds
for the town of Donalcsonvillo for the term
of one year. for the price and sum Of twenty
five dollars (S25.)
Good security in such amount as may DO re-
qilred. will be given for the faithful perform
ance of the contract, if awarded.
Rnapprtfully
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The celebrated "Get up and get ~ candy
only five cents apiece, at Maufin's Cheap.
Grocery Emporium. Try it.
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Ing u. be Us explained II the following Gocu-
next
DoNhLDscNv1LLE Aug. 6. 1885.
10 the Hon. V. Maurir, Mayor of the town of
Donafdsonville:
The undersigned Aldermen of Donaldson
vile do most respectfully request your hon
"a call at once special meeting of the Com
mon Council. to take into consideration the
action of said Council at its regular meeting
held on the 5th inst, in attempting to award
the contract for the public printing Of said
town to L. E. Bentley of the Donaldsonville
CHIEF. who was not the lowest responsible bid
der for said work, in utter violation of the
plain requirements of Act No. 8. of 1881, ap-
proved December "a, 1881. relative to the duties
OF municipal corporations to onter into IN ad-
judication the public printing to the lowest
responsible bidder.
Respectfully,
FRED. DUFFEL,
DOMINIQUE VARIANT,
ANDERSON ROSS.
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Spelling Match.

Can you spell? Well, yes; almost anybody
can SPELL Then spell this. and make out what
it means. If you can't, then pass it on to your
OH
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II ht shed of the Red River and
Coast L. which is placed on the batture
at the head of Bayou Lafourche during low
water, has been put up in readiness for this
seasons business, with Capt. Hypolite Ian
dry in charge.
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II. G.. F. KOCH & son,
Situation Wanted.

A N experienced sugar boiler. who can fur
n nish satisfactory references as to compe
tency and skill, desires to engage O situation
stion as assistant boiler on q large plantation.
Address, PROSPER RODRIGUEZ.
Donaldeonville p. o. La.
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The ferryboat Bella Israel will make
trips at regular half hour intervals hence
forth. leaving Donaldsonviile at 6 A. M,
and every hour thereafter, and starting
back from Darrowville at the half hours.
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Observation-Disclosures.

Don't say it out loud but just whisper in
these letters in proper position she will have
the worlds great tonic which will enrich her
Impoverished blood, put roses on her pale
checks and make her strong and hsppg. TO t.
the nearest drug store with dollar III your
hand. and nsk FOR Browns iron s'ittais
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II you want the finest and freshest inks,
any color, 60 to Ingman's.
Highest possible score, 20

Mr.. Stark L. Davis having made the best
three successive scores, becomes the holder
of the gold medal offered by Mr.. James X.
Tucker.
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Picnic hams canvassed and uncanvassed
at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.


at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.
Finding the water becoming too shallow
for safe travel i'll Bayou Lafourche, Capt.
Dumestre has withdrawn his popular ittlo
steamer Z. w. Fuller from that stream and
will run her twice week between New Or
lenns and Donaldsonville, connecting with
bayou latboats at this place.
A fine line of Hebrew Christmas cards
will be at Ingman's by the Goth Of August.
Come early and get first pick.
Capt. T. Borgeron had spell of illness
and stopped of at homo several days to re-
cuperate. He is all right again and has re-
turned 10 duty in the Office Of the steamer
Jewel.
Dr.. and Mrs +. Gaudin returned from
Biloxi last Saturday night, having curtailed
their visit somewhat on account of the in
disposition of their baby. We are glad to
learn that the little one ia quite well again.
II you want the finest and freshest inks,
any color, 60 to Ingman's.
ASCENSION Gun CLUB.-Following is the
record of lust Sundays shoot, Messrs. Bah
ington, Babin, Blouin, D. Breaux, Doyal,
Hanson, Mather and J. w. Tucker being
absent:
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT rs.
Il ,cds an Humble Instrument in the Hands Of
the Pcople.-GEN. GRANT.
The Life and Services of
Gen: ]: S: Grant:
His Early Life, his Military Achievements,
his Administration as President, his Po-
litical aud Business Career, and his
"Tour Around the World"


Contains full md accurate description Of
General Grants early life and habits; cadet at
West Point; his military record in the Mexican
War; his private life subsequently; his great
military achievements during tho Civil War.
his political successes and administration as
President; his unique and celebrated Tour
Around the World; the receptions rendered
him, with addresses of welcome; his replies;
his conversations with public men; his pollti--
cal and financial reverses since his return. and
his recent distressing illness, etc.
One Large Octave Volume,
Elegantly illustrated with over 80 fuil-page
and other Engravings.
PRICES TO SUBSCRIBERS:
In English Cloth. Back and Side in Black and
Gold, ACCOMPLISHMENTS So 90
In English Cloth, Gilt Edges, Back and
Sldo in Black and Gold ........ so
JUST COMES, Agent for Louisiana.
Assistant Agents wanted in every Parish. For
agency and outfit (canvassing book address
JUST COMES.
287 St. Andrew Street, near ST. Charles Avenue,
orr Decatur Street, New ORLEANS, LA.
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Cotton! Cottonl Cottonl

COTTON IS KING.
A large stock of cotton and other goods
just received at Cheap Tony's. Call early
and get your goods, and cheap goods for
the coming season. Cotton by the bale.
cotton by the piece, cotton by the yard and
all other goods cheaper than ever. Call one
and all and see the correct and low figures
Grape Milk On ice-a temperance drink
at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.
Nothing more pleasant to the taste could be
desired.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The celebrated Parole whiskey in cases
at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.
Fine photographs, rain or shine, cloudy
or clear, on the boat Success at the head Of
Bayou Lafourche.
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Secondhand books given away at Ing
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Parole whiskey at Reddington's Mcchan-
ics' Exchange.
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Don't fail to see the big 5000 horse race
and the Picayd-Lee base ball match at
Cleveland Park, on the 16th.inst.
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To the Mayor and Town Council OF Donald
sonvlile:
Gentlenaen-I propose to publish in the Dom
jacksonville CHIEF, for the term of one year
from date Of contract, all the Council proceed
sum Of ono hundred dollars, payable monthly,
or in such other manner US you may direct.
propose to do all job printing that may be
required by tho town Or its officers. at q reduc-
ton of thirty per cent. from the maximum
rates prescribed by the State printing law.
Respectfully submitted
T, RENPJ.EV
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On motion Of Alderman Vicknair, amended
and seconded by Alder man Larock. it was re-
solved that the amount due for rent of town
lots by Edmond Harris and John Celestin be
romitted, provided their buildings be removed
from said lots within thirty days.
Sealed bids for tho official printing were
opened and read as follows:
DONALpSONyIILE July 49, 1885
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Orders for visiting cards, wedding cards
ETC., received and filled on short notice. A
full line Of samples always on hand at Ing
rnovSo
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T. Sawyer.
The new advertisement of Mrs. NJ. Israel
& Co. contains matters of interest to all our
local readers. The firm is not indulging in
buncombe to deceive the public, but means
what it says.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-03-20

the King, neither might their ON.
tanners stand upright before them
is still true in the greater part Of :. y
that each order croaches and crawl, pam
fore one that is higher. An ;nts- e.
speaks of himself to dionit.Sa
'.your slave-a hair-a little least, ~
The present first King aboli.bsd j,
custom of prostrat on early in his rs;s .us
He is even more progressive than e.
father, having adopted the Euronanas
dress and done away with many ~
barrie practices. In 1878 he issua AR
proclamation of religious liberty =
which these sentences occur: az
one is of the opinion that the RELIGION ~. !,
the Lord Jesus is good. let him 6old :. ~
it freely. Whenever there is Goys,s"
ment work, persons who hold to tha - y
ligion of the Lord Jesus must perso.e
it." He moreover provided that chi
tians should not be forced to worL ~
Sunday. The present second King !.
the son OF the former second King. and
his name is George Wash neton, u.
has, of course. a long list of names h..
he always writes George Washinvto",
first. He can hardly be spoken Of q ~ !.
King, for his cousin. the first Kin
holds the reins of Government eutirair
in his own hands. and has made his ON,
brothers heads of departments, so tb,.
the second Kings position will not eom.
pare with that held by his father.-E
y. Examiner.
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PITH AND POINT

--Oleomargerine is in such common
use nova days that married man can
now sit down and enjoy a good square
meal without any but her.-CGrt Fret
zers Weekly.
As man who makes hats is nat.
ter, and an individual who makes watts
a waiter, you should never be lost for
reply when any one asks You what's the
matter. Tell him that it's man who
makes mats.
A new poetess from the West re-
marks: ..If love you give, No more Ill
ASK 1t is believed she has fortune
of her own or else she is impos NC on
some person of very limited experience.
IN. Y. Graphic.
Six Philadelphia brothers, name Of
Smith, lived to celebrate their six gold
en- weddings. The g appears to be
toughness in Philadelph aus that mar
red men in other parts of the country
never EN- to possess.-L0afsrt.ie
Courier-J0arndl.
"A society" journal describes slow
neck dresses tor d nner." Such dresses
may be palatable if they are we'll C oked
and have rich gravy poured over
them; but we should rs soon think of
recommending pigeon tail coats on
toast Tor breakfast N0rristoUn Herald.
At the annual dinner of Soros;s in
New York, Mrs. Croly, the President,
in offering the toast, .'The Women Mar
tyrs," said that ..the martyrdom of
woman was an unspoken agony" Any
thing s.unspeakable' MIST be great
agony to woman, that's fact.-N !.
Times.
"A wise man takes the trouble to in
form us, in u very excellent article,
that s.in the seventeenth century on the
continent, boots were never worn with
out spurs" And we can inform him
that in the nineteenth century, on this
continent, spurs are never worn with
out boots.-Burlington HaUkeye.
"A gay and festive party of fox
hunters, decorated with rosettes and
sashes, rode tn ough Norw:ch's Main
s rect. yesterday morning. led by a
bugles. The club went over into the
town of Franklin, where one squad
mistoek an Attorney calf for fox and
bagged it in splendid shape.-Hartjort
Post.
-"How do you like the squash pie,
Alfredo" asked a young wife of her
husband few days after marriage.
.Well, it is pretty good, but"
but what? l suppose you started to
say that it isn't as good as your mother
makes !" "Well. yes. I did intend to
say that, but" "Wcll. Alfred. your
mother made that very pie, and sent it
to me ?'-Bfoosiyn Eagle.