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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

PARoLE.-Besides being tho name of q
famous race horse, "parolo" is the title
given to one of the best brands of whiskey
manufactured IN this country, and our
friend and neighbor, Mr.. Patrick Rcdding-
ton, always on the qui rirc to supply the
patrons Of the Mechanics Exchange with
the choicest the market affords, has laid in
q supply of this celebrated liquor and will
keep it in stock henccforth for the editi:a-
ton of those who appreciate tip-top bey-
erase. The reputation Of the Parole" is
too we'll established to need any further
I" boosting and connoisseurs need only to
sample the article to convince themselves
that its famc is founded on superior excel
lence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The drowned convict on whom Coroner
Duffel held I'm inquest last week has been
identified as one Chas. Furlong, formerly
mate Of the English ship, Rebecca J. Nor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The official minutes Of the last regular
session of the Town Council, republished in
days CHIEF, show that the new admins
tration is steadily evolving order out of the
chaos in which some of tho affairs of the
corporation had become involved. By the
time the Finance Committee completes its
Investigations the people of Donaldsonvile
will be able to form something like a def
mite idea of the amount of the town debt.
and when the budget committee makes its
report our citizens will be informed for the
first time in number of years as to the
amount required annually to dafray tie
cost of the municipal government and the
approximate income derived from taxation,
wharf ard market leases, etc In short,
our present Chuncn seems bent upon con-
Quoting the affairs of the town Oh business
principles ana the determination will still
further augment the public confidence re-
posed in the integrity and efficiency of the
new adm Illustration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Judge Henry l.. Duffol accompanied by
rest at Abita Springs, Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Parole whiskey at Reddington,s Mechan-
ics' Exchange.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

EXCURSION TO TIE SEA s1IoRE.-Last SIM
day morning the Steamer Mabel Comeaax
landed at the wharf and took aboard the
independent Brass Band ard then steamed
away amid the music of the band and the
noise of the peopie-poor- cant get "a ways
who we're assembled at the landing to see
her Of. Cutie a number of ladies and gen
tlemeu from New Orleans and varions
points along the coast we're already on
board and with the acquisition of a coodly
crowd from Lafourche formed CAV party
indeed. Two days at the sea-shore were
spent very pleasantly and profitably-all
returned home safely Wednesday evening
and speak in terms Of highest praise of
their trip and of the gentlemanfy officers of
the " little Mabel" who were untirinc in
their efforts for the amusement and pleas
ure Of their guests. Tho "Comeaux goes
into retirement for few weeks, to under
go the repairs necessary for the coming
rice and sugar season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Window shades with roller, string, tassel
and all complete to hang, at 1ngman's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

BOARD OF REv1Ew.-The Police Jury of
Ascension, sitting as Board of Review,
was IN session three days last week exam
ming the assessment rolls and fixing valua-
tons OF taxable property. The work was
resumed this week and completed yester-
day. Worry few alterations have been made
in the Assessors figures and it is thought
the total valuation will be Slightly in excess
of $2,o00,O0O, about quarter of million
lower than that Of the year 1884 As soon
ns the Assessor foots up the rolls: a special
meeting Of the Police Jury will doubtless
be called to provide for a budget of ex-
penses for 1885. 1t is confidently anticipa-
ted that material reduction in the paro-
chlal expenditures and a consequent dinaf-
mutton OF the tax ratio will be effected.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Picnic hams canvassed and uncanvassed
at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

gentleman who formerly resided in
Donaldsonyille but is now living in her
vile parish, writes US in the following COM
plimentary and highly appreciated terms:
Will you please accept and put down my
name as Il subscriber to your estimable lit
tie news bearer? = Though never a
subscriber. have been rs much as occa-
sion would allow constant reader Of the
CHIEF, and have become so used to it that
! can no longer depend on chance opportu
mites to procure it,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The steam tug Clipper, which did service
during last years overflow as mail and
passenger packet plying between Burnside
station aud Donaldsonvlle, was sold at
auction by the United States Marshal, in
New Orleans, Wednesday before last, to sat
jsfy claims of John Toussaint end others
against the boat. Messls. Louis Wild and
y. Maurin of Donnldsonville were the
highest bidders and the steamer was adjudi-
Gated to them for $3.50. Mr.. Maurin was
one of the former owners of the Clipper,
but sold his interest to Mr.. U. A. Prud-
homme. We understand that the boat will
be brought to Donaldsonville in a few days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Grape Milk on ice-a temperance drink
at Maurn's Cheap Grocery Emporium
Nothing more pleasant to tie taste could be
desired.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

On Thursday, Mr.. Adlard Landry, one of
the Oldest and most respected citizens a1-d
sugar planters Of Ascension, was Injured,
by piece of falling timber striking him
on the side and foot, while assisting tho
carpenters who were engaged in repairing
his cane shed. We trust that the injury may
prove Of slight character and that in a
few days he will lie allie to resume his IN
terrupted avocation
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Quite disastrous fire took place in AS
sumption parish, on the 4th inst, burping
the new ato.e Of Mr.. A. Silver. He is do
eideaty .nlucky as this is the second time
within year that he has been visited by
fire. We sympathize with him in his mis-
fortune.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Always fresh supply of the beat violin.
guitar, banjo, double bass and vioincello
strings on hand at Ingman's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Only five cents yard for choice calicoes
and linen lawns at lNinc's Old Reliable
Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

MOONLIGHT F1cN1c.-Undcr the auspices
OF the Wcnonah Social Club moonlight
picnic will be given at Mr.. Theo Fernan
dez>s grove, Assumption parish, tho even
ing of the 22d inst, and the CHIEF has been
favored with a courteous invitation to at
tend. The material of which the Weno-
nah club is composed renders it foregone
conclusion that, with favorable weather,
the picnic will be most delightful and
successful entertainment. Tho various com
mittees intrusted with the management of
the festival are as follows:
arrangements Red rosette: J. +. Fernan-
deg, cha lrmnn; J. i. Molere, Edw Fernandez,
/. Landry, J. 2. Dafcres. c. Ailcnac, Gust.
Fernandez.
Reception White rosette J. l.. Wives, chair
man man; Leopold King, Stbin Goneal!oni j. G.
FERNANDEZ, NJ: D. Dalfercs, DR.. N. Wives, Ca
mile Wives, l.. Dalferes
= Inritntion-Edw: Maurin. chairman; Jno.
Dominique Jr., I'd. Truxillo, Joseph Vcla.
Leon Dreyfus, j. +. Fernandez.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The entertainment given last Thursday
evening at Hook and Ladder Hall under
the auspices Of the Ladies Aid Association,
on the clo5ing Of Mrs. Carrie Stewards
dancing school, was one of the most en-
joyable and socially successful of the sea-
son. Quite large number of children
thronged the hall at an early hour and at 8
O'Clock sharp, the following twelve couples
made their appearance under the guidance
Of their teacher, Mrs. Stewart, to partic-
ipate in the grand march:
Nita Dalferes and Sidney Hanson
Irene Mitchell and Stuart Hanson.
Rarbari& Hanson and Vernon Sims.
Emma Nolan aud John Nolan.
Bessie pugh and Eddie Hanson.
Matte Push and Edward Fugh.
Irene Dalfcres and Gussie Hanson.
Emma Sims and key Lemarn
Lillian Maurn and Alice Kline
jennie McGalllard and Wilmer Stuart.
Alberta MctSt.f Hard and Mary Stuart,
Mirlaln La:nann and Walter Leuann.
After executing many pretty figures in
marching, the children chose their part
ners and for some three hours INDUCED IN the
pleasures OF the dance-goins through the
waltz. ianceFS, racluette and polka with at
much precision and grace as a proportionate
number of their elder, and 9lic,ing round
upon round Of applause.
It was only towards eleven o'clock that
The llt,Ie :" bellies and beai.x - could be pre-
vailed upon to yield up the tloor to the
sc Older young folks. who kept tse dance
gong until little past midnight.
Refreshments III the shape of lemonade
and cake were served to the dancers bv the
members of the Ladies Aid Association
and were literally partaken Of by ALL Both
little and biz, folks returned to their homes
satisfied with their evening Of enjoymens
and loud III the praises of the Ladies Aid.
Choice calicoes, five cents per yard, at
Kline's Old Reliable Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Split cypress shingles for 81 per thou
sand for sale by G. Kline of tho Old Re-
liable Store
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The pretty little boat built bv Messrs.
Hannah q Voss for Mr.. ]. J. Lafargue of
the Leo Hotel has been handsomely painted,
chnstenod "Stella" in honor of Mr.. La
tarsuc's little daughter, and on the 9Th inst,
it was placed in Bayou Corne, where it will
be kept for the convenience Of the ewner
and his friends when they visit that stream
on piscatorial pleasures bent. The launch
was effected with much sclat by party Of
Izaak Walton's disciples from Donaldson
vile, with MIR. Lafargue netting as master
of ceremonies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The Donaldsonville Colored Public
school, j. d. RUSSELL Principal, assisted
by Mrs. Elizabeth Conway, closed last
Friday night with grand exhibition at the
Nazarene Baptist Church on Claiborne
street. The number of enrolled pupils at
this school has reached 1913 during the ses-
sion, with an average attendance Of 100.
An anthem "Jubilee Song" was rendered
by chorus of some fifty children, and was
one of the main features of the evening.
There was an unusually large audience and
in consequence the exhibition proved a de-
cided success
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18
Don't fail to get a copy of La Cuisin
Creole, the famous cook book, at Ingman's

Mr. Frank Haag Of Plaquemine, we'll
known as skillful and popular mattress
maker and upholsterer, visited our town
and parish few weeks ago for the purpose
OF introducing here new patent bed spring
that is claimed to excel any other in the
market. Mr.. Haag has secured the agency
for this section of the State and feels con
fident that the simple and ingenious inyen-
ton will come into general use Us soon as
Its conspicuous merits are known. All who
have tested it unite in pronounciny it SUI
perlOr to any spring they have ever need
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

IT'S whispered that a small streak of red
was seen in few places last Friday morn
ing, Dame Rumov also has it that two
Young society men of our town did the
painting. Look out, boys, some one might
poach
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The celebrated Get up and get !" candy
only five cents apiece, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Try it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

The many friends of Rev. r. S. Stuart
will learn with regret of his departure
from this place. Mr.. Stuart has accepted
for the summer, charge at Pass Christian,
Mlss.' from whence he goes to Monroe, La.
early in August. May success attend him.
Choice linen lawns at five cents per yard.
=. kllne's Old Reliable Store, opposite tae
Market house
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Croquet parties are all the rage. Quite
number of our most prominent young
ladies and gentlemen have perfected an or
sa.ization known as the "Croquet Club /"
and Judging from all appearances they GER
tainly have a glorious time while the club
is in session. Long life to the sc. CO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Special bargains in sadllery Of all kinds
at Mrs. M. Israel 81 Co.'s.
Mr.. Henry G. Braud, of Burnside z. O.
dropped in to see US last Tuesday, and we
were right glad to meet him. He reports
crops as being badly in need of rain in the
vicinity of the Borne places.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Choice calicoes, five cents per yard, at
Kline's Old Reliable Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Pate de foie gras, truftles, perderaux and
becasse at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Empor-
INN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

w. G. Herman, Esq, OF tho Aalvez dis
trict and teacher of the school in that Sec
ton, was i'll town today and paid US q.
friendly visit. Mr.. Herman reports the
q :hool doing we'll with 4s pupils on tho
: ills, and an average attendance of "a for
the month ending July 3, 1895.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

Last Wednesday morning, heavy wind
storm was experienced in that section Of
the eighth ward commonly known rs "the
bluff" doing considerable damage to crops
residents of the neiphborhood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-18

TIC 1OllOW1ng young Iadlcs not having been
entered IN time for regular premiums are
awarded testimonials of application: Section
third class, Miss Mary Robertson. Fourth
class, Misses Nellie Ayraud and Alice Eris
Premiums III Frcnch--Flrst premiums, gram
mar, letters, analysis. exercises reading and
dictation, Miss Emma Qnimby Premiums of
improvements, Misses Stella Camel and Berthe
Nleancon. Premiums in crlyon drawing
Improvement in instrumental music@NIiss
Emma Quinby.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-20
A MURDER SENSATION.
Sentence OF Death Preceded by a MelO-
Dramatic Statement.

PITTsBURG, PA, Dec. 19.--Edward
Coffey, convicted of murder in the first
degree for the killing OF Policeman Evans
while resisting arrest, was refused new
trial this morning, and sentenced to be
hanged. Before sentence was passed upon
him the prisoner made a sensational
speech in which he said that he had been
bounded to the gallows by men who were
determined to have his life, and that If
the Judge was acquainted with the
methods used to convict him, he would
think differently.
The trial from beginning to end, he SAID,
was persecution and not a prosecution.
There was a universal demand for
Blood" "Blo0d," and the jury only
obeyed the dictates of the mob outside,
egged on by highly colored newspaper re-
ports. Judge White said the prisoner
had a fair and impartial trial, and his
conduct at the time OF the shooting, and
threats against the officers while arrest
ing him showed that he was not intoXi-
Gated to any irresponsible degree. Cot
fey's speech in court awakened consider
able surprise, but the plain words used
by the court removed the impressions
made. The case will be carried to the
Supreme Court. Coffey is a desperate
character, and is credited with knowing
more than be will tell OF the murder OF
Charles Jacoby, for which crime Frank
Small was convicted on clrcumstantial
evidence and executed two years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-20
scriven snperlor Court.

SYLvANIA, Dec. 10.-The following
criminal cases were tried in the Superior
Court this week: State VS.. Geo. Thomas
and Peter Murphy. Gambling. Guilty,
$50 and cost. State VS.. Fortune Campbell.
Burglary. Guilty. One year in the peni-
Tertiary. State VS.. James Blackburn.
Carrying concealed weapons. Not guilty.
State VS.. Joseph Johnson. Vagraney.
Not guilty. State VS.. Iverson Goodman.
Larceny from the house. Plead guilty,
30 and costs. State vs.. Jesse Moore and
John Hunter. Gambling. Plead guilty,
S2j aud cost. State VS.. Vincy MOftitt.
Abusive language. Guilty, $50 and cost.
The case OF the State VS.. John Burns,
charged with murder, was continued by
the defendant.
Mr.. A. X. Erwin, Of Halcyondale, in
this county, was admitted TO the bar on
Wednesday after a thorough examina-
tion by the counsel appointed for that pur-
pose by the court. MIR. Erwin is a young
man of ability, and will be an ornament
TO the profession he has chosen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-20
WASHINGTON PAINTERS.
Mr' Hammond Favored The Civil Ser
vice Commission

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Mr, Ham
mond, OF Georgia, was allowed the extra
ordinary privilege of introducing bills in
the House to-day, although most of the
members will have to wait until Monday.
Mr.. Hammond wished to gohome tonight
to see his sister who is i'll.
Mr.. Hammond called on the President
to-uay 10 protest, it is understood, against
tDe appointment OF Mr.. Renfroe as Post
master at Atlanta. 1t is believed that
MS appointment win not be made. No
appointment will be made there probably
Tor some time.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
IL is probable that the new members Of
Jne civil Service Commission will he the
nrst nominees OF the President confirmed
at THIS session. The Senate Committee
on civil Service Reform and Retrench-
ment Will meet on Monday, having failed
to-day to get quorum, to con-
slder the nominations, aud will probably
report them favorably on Monday after
noon. The Commissioners are now pre-
pairing their annual report. The review
OF the Commission slworL for the year has
been prepared by DOrman B. Eaton. The
new members will aid him in proposing
improvements in the civil service law.
THE LOWELL BILL.
The Lowell bankruptcy bill, as formally
amended, will be promptly reported by
the Senate Judiciary Committee and as
promptly passed by the Senate. Now that
a majority can control the consideration
Of business in the House itspassage there
is doubtful.
DIR. HOLMES CALLS.
DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes called on
the President yesterday afternoon with
Secretary EndicOtt. The President re-
ceived them in the red parlor. The visit
was very much enjoyed by all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-20
IMMIGRANTS FROM CHINA
AN IMPORTANT FIGHT IN THE
HIGHER COURTS.

Jurisdiction of the District Courts De-
MED by United states District At
tOrney-The Plea OVerruled and the
Case Going to the supreme Court as "a
Test.
Jung All Lung, on appeal from the United
states District Court to the United States
Circuit Court, was submitted TO Judge
sawyer this afternoon. Lung was former
ly resident of this country and left for
China, after having obtained returned
certificate which he claimed was stolen
from him in China.
RETURNS UNARNTED.
SUBSEQUENTLY he returned here and
writ OF habeas corpus was sued out in his
behalf in the District Court. The District
Attorney interveued on behalf of the
United States and denied the jurisdiction
OF the court on three grounds
First. That a Chinaman was not re-
strained OF his liberty, because he could
go anywhere in the world except to the
United States.
THE COLLECTORS CLAIM.
Second. That all such cases come under
the Jurisdiction OF the Collector OF the
Port.
Ihlru. mat secondary evidence relat-
ing to Chinaman's prior residence was
lnadmlssible when the law prescribes a
certificate as the sole means of identin-
cation.
This plea was overruled by United
states DistrictJ Judge Hoffman, and Judge
Sawyer to-day affirmed the Judgment OF
the lower court.
THE JUDGES OBJECT.
He concluded his decision by saving,
SIN order to present all these questions
and obtain a ruling on them shall sus-
tain the decision of Judge Hoffman and
let the case go to the Supreme Court on
those points"
District Attorney Hilborne Immediate
ly gave notice Of an appeal, This is the
case on which much Congressional anti
Chinese legislation Will depend, hence 1t
is considered of great importance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-20
LIBELLED BY A MORMON.
AN EDITORIAL ATTACK ON A
JUDGE To BIC PUNISHED.

The Liveliness OF the Objectionable Ar
tiele shown In AbstrActs-Justice for
MormOns Declared UnObtalnable In
the Courts-Leg=i Murder Also Laid
At the Judges Door.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Dec. 49,.
Charles W. Hemenway, editor Of the
Ogden Herald, was convicted last night
Of libelling Chief Justice Zane. The trial
was had in the first district, Justice
Powers presiding. Judge Zane did not
know OF the libel until after the proceed.
ings had been begun. The article charged
Judge Zane with being responsible in his
ruling for the "murder'' OF McMurrin by
Deputy Marshal Collins and OF shielding
omcials and others guilty of lewdness.
''NO JUSTICE FOR MoRMoNs.n
IL stated that the action of Judge Zaua
''made IL reasonably evident to the anti
Mormon villains In Utah that Federal
justice would permit no atrocity CONS
mitted by an antl-Mormon against a Nor
mon to be speedily and oOndignIy punish@
ed according TO Justice"
VIOLENCE THREATENED.
Then followed a threat that II this thing
continued the MOrmons would defend
their persons, families and property with
the necessary force. Th5 article declared
that there was limit to endurance, even
Of M0rmOns, and bade "anti-M Mormon
assassins, aspersers, judicial malefactors
and robbers" beware. IL is said that
Judge Zane rendered a "crookedn de.
cisioa in the Nandercook lewd and las
civious case.
MORMoNs SLAUGHTERED.
1t is also charged that dozens ana
dozens OF Mormons had been slaughtered
IN cold blood, but in every single instance
the murderers escaped punishment at the
hands OF justice, which thus practically
licensed murder. There was more in
the article OF the same tone. Hemenway
will be sentenced on Jan. A, 1886.
The McMurrin referred TO above, at.
tempted 10 kin Collins and was badly
hurt himself, but Will recover.