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, 1885-04-08
All TnE oPERA HousE..
Another Creditable Performance and a
Treat for Tonight.

An audience fair in size, but it must be
admitted one lacking in some other re-
spects, greeted John A. Stevens and his
company in PASSIONS SIare, at the opera
house last evening.
Like Unknoien, this play is a produc-
ton of the pen of Mr.. Stevens, who is at
once an actor of ability and Il writef of
versatile, and at times of exquisite attain
ments. Special scenery added much to
the presentation of the play, but several
bitches on the stage embarrassed those in
the cast, although unobserved by the audi
ence. Mr.. Stevens carried the leading
part of Manuel De Foe splendidly. The
word is used advisedly, for in every situa-
ton he merged the identity of John A.
Stevens into that of the wronged and out
cast Manuel De Foe''-a task which only
those who have seen the drama can APP
p~reciate.
The Mamie Briscoe' of Miss Anna
Boyle is all that could be desired, 50 far
as histrionic effort is CONCERNED. She still
suffers with a severe cold, and every word
uttered is accompanied with pain. judy
ing from what has been seen of her in
this city, her real forte is higher comedy.
Although she has achieved a reputation
On the Shakespearean stage, the opinion
remains that she is at her best in hat
comedy, the limits of which she but enters
in Unknoton.
The 'Clotilde Dion" of Miss Lizzie
Fletcher was a well sustained and very
clever effort, and pleased the audience.
''Pattie Too-Good,' as given by Miss
Emily Lytton, was a promising effort.
This petit little actress has been on the
professional stage but a very few weeks,
and it is therefore a pleasure to say a word
of encouragement when really merited by
her efforts.
Mr.. Barringer was again cast for the
william and, as in Unka0On, gave an
obnoxious character with creditable faith
fullness. Hudson Liston was funny of
course, but was given little opportunity
last evening. AS Jack Salt" in Ua-
knorn he displays to advantage the skill
Of the veteran actor he is.
Taken all together, scenery, cast, effort,
plot, and the author work, the entertain
ment was a success. The prominent
members of the cast were called before
the curtain and several very enthusiastic
applauses were bestowed.
The gallery wal filed by a lot of unruly
boys and men who behaved shamefully.
Cat calls, yells and war whoops, even
when used as expressions of approval,
and as vehicles ofapplause, are open to a
number of objections which need not be
enumerated. Tonight Uqhaloion will be
given by special request. A really first
class entertainment, it should be well sup
ported. Thursday night The Ticket Of
Ledue Man is the attraction.
, 1885-04-08

disorder Mr. C4oldscbm;dt /, c-bsmnionea
the side Of the committee with rega 4 Il
unlimited mower
Mr. Ronubton wanted n r.;se tho Ir,;.
tat;on IN ton cents nor head When
callad for Mr. A II Swon r,orolv ostod
for the ouestion.
Mr. Frewen then offered 70 occent tho
amendment of Mr. potars in l;or &c
his resolution nrov;ded II was made an
,mandmon m tha bv.laws An o,bor
amendments and objects wore hon with.
drawn and the resolution nassed mani
mouslv and with applause
The matter of Mr.. Frew ems resolution
M 10 tbe nr;nted financial renorts tben
came I'M Perfect good feeling had been
restored. and all seemed anxious to give
the executive committee fnll charge
Finally il was unanimously decided TO
have the financial renort nr;nted accord.
inc 10 the sni,it Of Mr. Frewen's resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Teschemaeher moved that n com-
mittee of three. not members of the ex-
ecutive committee, be selected to audit the
accounts.
After some pleasant discussion a stand
ing vote was taken and the motion was
lost by a large majority.
The resolution regarding estray horses
was temporarily Withdrawn.
Mr.. Frewen presented a resolution re-
gardine the levy on Nebraska men. but
on the statements of the chair the resolu-
ton was withdrawn. The chair com
mended the extended and general discus
sions which had occurred and conoratu-
, 1885-04-08

Those identified with the stage do not
always, or indeed even semi-oecasionally,
slide down a creased grove aesthetically
decorated with roses, and posies and sun
flowers and other poctical garden truck,
although the popular ideal makes their
rhetoric career 4 continual round of pleas
ure and unalloyed joy. A case in point
Many prominent stockmen were anxious
that a really irst-class dramatic company
appear in this city during the session of
the stock convention, and the manage
ment of the opera house was led to be-
lieye such a company would be literally
supported. Singularly enough the stock
men have quite unanimously stayed away
from the opera house and last evening a
night session of the cattlemen was held to
the detriment of the audience. Tonight
the cattlemen will probably be present az
the attraction billed was selected at their
request. At present, however, a number
of theatrical people are chewing the cud
Of sad-eyed meditation.
, 1885-04-08
THE CITY
The First Meeting Unde the AdmInIs-
tratIon Of Mayor Reel.


The city council met in regular session
last evening, Mayor Reel in the chair.
Councilmen Harrington, Taylor, Griffin,
Draper and Finnegan were present.
The mayor made a few pointed and
appropriate remarks on the condition and
needs or the city as regards the city park,
cemetery, lakes and bitches, and recon-
mended that they be attended to as soon
as practicable. In attending to these
things the city would be benefited and
the taxpayer willing to pay for the i'm
provement could not complain. To the
city council he said they had performed
good service in the past and he hoped
their work from this time forward would
be harmonious and for the best interests
Of the city.
The minutes of the former meeting
we're read and approved.
A petition was presented for the APP
pointment OF +. s. Smith ms policeman.
Laid on the table for one week.
The report Of the city marshal for the
first quarter of 1885, the report Of the
treasurer, the report OF the city CLERK and
the report Of the sexton of the CITY come.
terry were ready and referred to the com
mittee on finance.
The city engineer made a report. as re-
ouestcd BY the council. regarding n nlan
for numbering houses. He also submit
ted a plat with the same. Referred to
the committee on streets and ALLEYS.
On motion of Mr.. Harrington If was
ordered that a warrant be drawn in favor
of the treasurer for 81. 900. in order that
the treasurer might be reimbursed for
money over paid on orders of the
street and alley fund. also that money
NAV be had to nav hands for work done
On motion it was ordered that a war
rant be drawn for 800 in favor of tbe
water committee.
Information ON the establishment and
cost of keeping up a FIRE alarm system
was furnished by W. NJ. Mas. in which
he stated the system could be COMPLETED
for about 81. 200. the annual exnense
being about $500. Referred TO fire com
mittee.
A communication asking for the an
pointment of w. NJ. Faust as special
policeman at the railroad yard nj NIGHT
was received and referred IN tbe mayor
, 1885-04-08

The P~resbytery of Boulder convened
last night in the Presbyterian church of
this city, and will be in session to-day and
tomorrow. Rev. John Wilson Of, Long
mont, Col, is moderator and Rev. J. G.
Reid is clerk. Tonight there will be a
popular meeting, to which all are cordially
invited. There will be several short adj
dresses on topics of practical interest. The
following ministers viii take part: Rev. W.
o. Thompson, of Longmont; Rev. Carl H.
Stone, of Fort Collins; Rev. c. A. Taylor,
of Fairview, and Rev. J. f. Killen, of
Laramie. The public are welcome to al
the sessions of Presbytery and will find
many of the reports and discussions full
of interest.
, 1885-04-08
THE CATTLE KINGS.
Proceedings of Three Lively SEES
sions Held Yesterday.
The Morning Devoted to a Stirring
Executive Meeting.
Most of the Day Spent in Discussing
Expenses.
Tits Between the Factions End
in AmicabIe Settlements.

The meeting was called to order at
1910 a. IN. by Chairman Carey. The
attendance was large, Library hall being
filed. Almost Immediately after assem-
bling it was decided to go into executive
session. the special order of business be-
ing the itemized financial report.
The entire morning meeting was devot-
ed to an executive session, and financial
matters, or monetary Engagements, were
discussed with enthusiasm and at length.
The proceedings Of the executive sessions
are supposed to be secret, but the reporters
we're permitted to remain, with the at
least implied understanding that no pub
licity would be given the proceedings. 1t
is vel f-evident that such implied obliga-
tions of secrecy are as binding upon the
officers and members OF the association as
upon the members of the press, and as
creditable information is received to the
effect that a resolution passed in execu-
tive session was given to an evening paper
for publication, by an officer of the asso-
citation, thus advertising one side of the
issue discussed in executive session, THE
LEADER feels no longer bound in honor
to withhold the proceedings of the asso
citation. 1t is further evident that the
most interesting business Of this annual
meeting will be transacted in executive
sessions, to the end that the public must
rely upon er pdrte statements for infor
nation of the proceedings. With this ex-
PLANTATION THE LEADER will give a full and
impartial account of the proceedings of
the meetings.
Mr.. Sturgis read an itemized statement
of the receipts and expenditures Of the
past year. The statement was as follows:
Paid for openly conducted in
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II
John c. Thomas Dead IN a slide In limo
gene GuIch.

From the ocolo.) Solid MuIdoon.
Sunday afternoon about } p. m. John
c. Thomas left the cabin in which him
self and Harry Blakesly were stopping, to
break a trail through the fresh snow to
the workings of the Weaver mine, where
he was interested in 4 contract with Blakes-
ly. At the time If departure Blakesly
demonstrated, as they had been waiting
seven days for the snow TO settle aud
there was no occasion for taking any
chances when the outlook was exceeding
" hazardous, but Thomas had observed
parties climbing the range on the opposite
side of the gulch, and expressed no fears
as to the result, as he would take Blakes-
ly's large dog, "Old Trouble, along and
send him ahead TO test the dangerous
points. which they had frequently done
before. After an absence OF about two
hours, Blakesly began to feel uneasy, and
starting out over the trail, had gone about
three-quarters of a mile when he discover
ed the slide, which was about GOO feet in
length and very heavy. After Prospect
ing for his missing partner for an hour or
so he went to the Agnes company's quar-
ters where he received additional aid, but
after hours of digging they abandoned
all efforts, and will wait the action of the
elements before again attempting to locate
the body.
John C. Thomas was born in Cornwall;
had been in America about nineteen years
and in Ouray about four. He was about
80 years of age and leaves a wife and
child, who reside at W~ilkesbarre, Penn.
His mother, brothers and sisters live in
Gilpin county, this state, near Nevada,
and have been notified of his death.
, 1885-04-08

While reading the statement Mr.. Stur-
gis explained various items from time to
time, and called attention to those por
lions which included the expense for eigh-
teen months. His personal references to
the work of eleven private detectives m
ployed, the arrest and unsatisfactory trial
of tuo offenders, and the recovery of from
twenty to thirty head of cattle by the
means of legal technicalities, are not given
Tor obvious reasons.
The report was rather unsatisfactory and
vague, and instead Of occupying several
hours in its reading, as the members were
led 10 believe it would, when the matter
was discussed Monday afternoon, it
was finished in a few moments.
1t was apparent that the statement was
not a carefully prepared financial one, in
a business sense, but rather a commenda-
tory testimonial of the operations of those
who have conducted the affairs of the
association.
After the statement was read Mr.. N.
X. Davis took the floor and offered the
following resolution
Resoired, That having listened to the
detailed finance report of the executive
committee, the association hereby APP
proves the same, and desires to place on
record its declaration that the expenditure
has been carefully, economically and
wisely made, and that the course Of the
committee has been for the best interests
of the association.
The chair at once put the motion on
the resolution and it WIS carried.
Mr.. Richard Frewen then took the
floor. He stated that it was his desire to
offer two resolutions which referred to the
financial management of the Association,
but he had been choked off by the rail-
road methods used in putting and adopt
ing the resolution introduced by Mr..
Davis. He did not wish to ~criticise the
executive committee, but he thought it
was given too great a power. He could
not, as a business matter, give to the ex-
ecutive committee a power over his
property greater than he would give to
his father, to his brother, or to any set of
men on earth. He offered a resolution to
the effect that the assessments be limited
to two cents per head of cattle, and that
the executive committee have power to
expend no more money than was obtained
by this assessment. In behalf of Mr.. r.
s. Van Tassell, who had been called out
ofthe city, he read a resolution to the
effect that a full statement of the
financial condition of the association
, 1885-04-08
T1UO more carloads Of
that tntssifa
01.T'fue this 9Ueek at the
PhRfafa Market.
We handle IL efcIMsfpeIH.

The Distribution Cigar store at Denver,
will pay 5000 to any charitable in
stitution in Wyoming if any of the adver-
tised brands Of Nickel Cigars will equal in
quality OF value the S. M. S. brand.
This brand can only be found at G. G..
Peabody's, two doors west of post office,
who has the sole control of the s. NJ. 8.
cigar here.
, 1885-04-08

Mr.. S. B. Walker, a leading citizen
and druggist of Calamus, Iowa. who buys
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in gross
lots, says Of it. II have sold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for eight years, and
it has given universal satisfaction o my
customers. | use no other in my family
and have never called a doctor for any
lung trouble. We could not keep house
without it Sold by W. N. Hunt.
, 1885-04-08
It MAVERICKS.

THe " OI.thlCesteI-M Life
Insurance 90. is the best
and cheapest.
Ist. Why, because its I'M
terest receipts are The INrg-
est.
End. ITS death rate is tIe
s1N 0LIesE.
Bird. Proof of the abOUe
Is best established by the
say so Of IT'S oldest and
largest Policy Holders.
4sh. DO NOT E0rgef No.
BOB Ferguson street, meat
10 Kent's Bank.
Call and be convinced be-
yOHd "a doubt.
Sincerely yours,
y. W..
, 1885-04-08

| am receiving my spring stock and
would request a look before purchasing
elsewhere. Polack, the clothier.
, 1885-04-08

A. q. McGregor sells coal from the
Fox 4 Paterson mines, which is con-
sidered the best Colorado coal in the
market.
, 1885-04-08

Rough on Itch" cures humors, erup-
tons, ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frost
ed feet, chilblains.
, 1885-04-08

A fine line of furnishing goods, hats and
caps. etc, cheap at Hellmaa's.
, 1885-04-08

Engraving in al its branches is dons a
ZEHNER. JACKSON & BUEoHNER's.
, 1885-04-08

If you are losing your grip on life, hy
Wells Health Remover. Goes direct
to weak spots.
, 1885-04-08

pit; Cheyenne, Hyo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-11-07

Some weeks ago We published an account
of fruitless trip made to Donaldsonville by
Deputy Sheriff Barry of Plaquemines par
ish in search of colored fugitive from JUS
tice who committed murder ON Mr.. John
Dymonds plantation, near Pointe la
Hache, in 1881. Shortly after his trip here
Mr.. Barry made another, to Pointe Coupe,
and returned home with the fugitive, Joe
Barrett by name, who had been apprehend-
ed in Pointe Coupee ON description sent
there by the Sheriff of Plaquemines.
6ianketsl 6lanketsl
BLANKETS!
Mrs. NJ. Israel l. Co., have just received
and offer to the public the following line of
Blankets, unsurpassed in quality and
cheapness:
500 pairs Blankets, full 1914, worth 81 50
sold at 81 40 per pair.
$50 pairs, worth IS, at IS 30.
200 pairs, worth 81, at 81.
And especially for sugar-house use:
200 pairs Brown Blankets, only 81 pair
200 pairs at 81 50.
Ind the greatest Thing out:
Arizona Overcoat Blankets, made espe-
x,aally for our arm
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Messrs. Geo. Pandely and Newell Tilton
of New Orleans, respectively president and
mahagef Of the Whitney Iron Works, spent
most Of the week in DonaldsonvilIe in at
tendance upon the trial of the suit OF the
Whitney Iron Works Is. Geo. B. Reuss,
pending in the District Court for this par
ish,
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LAM E,rtl to Bono Scrnpinr.

Edward Shepherd Of Harrisburg ILL.,. says:
=" Having received 80 much benefit from Elec-
trio Bitters, l feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctor told me
/ would have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. used, instead three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. and my leg is now sound and
WELL"
and Rucklen's Arnica HaIve Mt &c. ner box nv
j. II. Matthew 5
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One thousand assorted ladies', misses
and clildren's Marguerites cloaks, ulsters
aud walking jackets: ladies' and misses
Consumer Newport, Gossamer circular
just received at Cheap Tony's which will be
sold ut cost and regardless of cost. Also, a
large stock of cotton, shoes aud boots. In
fact, all his goodssare marked down in or
der to allow ore and all to supply them
selves for the coming cool winter season.
Remember, his mottoes are, cheaper than
the cheapest! Not to be undersold! Quick
sales and small profits!
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bic Store. 1t is the cheapest aud best arti-
Gle of mems wear in town.
FATAL STREET DuEL.-TtrO COkOred Men
Mortaily Wounded Each Other.-Last Sun
day evening, about $50 o'clock, fatal af-
fray occurred on Lafoarche street, near
the railroad bridge. in front of noto-
rious liquor and gambling saloon kept by
Sam and Charley Rcth, which resulted in
tho fatal wounding and subsequent death
of both the principals. The saloon is fire.
Quented almost entirely by Negroes, and
the ARRAY originated in back room where
a crowd had assembled and were ''shoot-
ing craps''-a dice game. Levin and Col
bert Curtis got into quarrel, caused by
the latter crowding Levin against q man
with sore arm. Colbert struck Levin and
drew pistol, when Levin closed with his
antagonist, but bystanders interfered and
separated them. Ben Hampton, who was
employed as collector aud special consta-
BILE, and charged with the duty of maintain
ing peace, ordered Colbert to deposit his
weapon at the bar or leave the house. Col
bert refused, whereupon Hampton went
into ON adjoining room for his revolver
and returning, again ordered Colbert to
leave. The latter walked out, followed by
Hampton, and when the men had reached
the street they began firing. Testimony
differs as to which fired first, and none of
the witnesses could say just how many shots
we're exchanged. However this may be,
each man received fatal wound and sub
seQuently died, Colbert Curtis on Monday,
at P. NJ, aud Ben Hampton on Wednes-
day ut midnight. Coroner Duffel ascer-
tanned by post morton examinations that
ball had entered Curtis right side, pene-
trating and fracturing the 7th rib, passing
through the lesser curvature of the stomach,
producing internal hemorrhage aud peri
tonitis; and that, in the case of Hampton,
bullet had entered the left lumbar region,
equidistant from the umbilicus to the crest
Of the ilium, penetrating the abdominal
cavity, perforating the ilium and producing
internal hemorrhage and peritonitis.
Our stock of percale shirts is immense
over 500 different styles at Mrs. NJ. Israel
& Co.'s.
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Planters in need of firemen or other
skilled iadorers will do we'll to apply to Mr..
Patrick Reddingtoai, of the Mechanics Ex-
change EmpIeyasent and Contrasting
Agency. VITO can furnish reliable men with
1irst-class references.
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Buof3IEsl

BuosIEsl C&RR1AGxs! PHRTons!
CARRIAGES! PHEToNs! BuaG1Es!
Largest assortment and lowest prices ever
offered in Donaldsonville. Call and see.
MRS M israel. Il Co.
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SuGAR-HoUsE BuRNED.-The sugar-house
on the plantation of Mr.. Napoleon Mar
tinez, situated in Brul6 Longvue, Assump-
ton parish, just back of the Cecilia planta-
ton Of Mr.. Nums Wives, was destroyed by
fire about IL o'clock last Sunday night, to-
gether with eighteen hogsheads of sugar
stored in the purgery. The fire is supposed
to have been the work Of an incendiary.
We have heard no estimate of the value of
the property destroyed, but it WAS only
partially covered by an insurance Of $1,000.
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Ex-Gov. Francis T. Nichols passed
through here hast Saturday, En- route to As
sumption.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-11-07

This town and parish will have number
Exposition next Tuesday. The Cu1EF will
on hand, so speak, in the person of Mr.. W
FL. Yates, our special agent and solicitor.
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New mackerel and Goldfish, best and
cheapest in the market, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
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Don't fail to re ad carefully all
They not only have the largest store, the

Endorsed by the N. 0. Times Demo-
crat-the Manhatta S cent cigar. Try one.
You can find them at lngmaa's.
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Full line of Jerseys, ali colors, all shades.
all sizes-75 cents, 81, 81 %, 81 50, 81 and
upwards at Mrs. NJ. Israel Co.'s.
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The jury Commission for this parish will
meet at the Courthouse next Saturday 10
draw juries for the criminal term Of District
Court to be held next January. ...@..
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the annOunCei11
most extensive and be
HOSIERY.
Hosiery.

Full line of Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Hosiery, wonderfully cheap.
Mas. NJ. Israel 4 Co.,
DOnaldsOnville.
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The fall fights were opened with great
spirit in Donaldsonville last Sunday even-
ing. Several ARRAYS occnrred1at different
points, and the proud Caucasian up in front
We'd with his sable brother back Of town. in
fracturing the municipal ordinances, hui
man countenances, whiskey bottles and
such other articles as happened to come
hon1r,
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We are glad to report that Mrs. Ernest
Walther of the Clark place, nee Mrs. Mary
Motley, has completely recovered from
her recent dangerous illness. At one time
her life was almost despaired of, but we
congratulate her and her worthy husband
upon her escape from the jaws of death aud
hope che will live for many years to gladden.
their home with her manifold womanly
graces.
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Rio, Cordova, Java and Mexican coffee
at figures not met with elsewhere-at Mau.
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
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Mr.. Felix Boudreau OF the Tureaud place
was in town last Sunday and paid US visit
which was very much appreciated.
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g FT,TTr:

OF the Old Reliable Store, Donaldsonville. La,
OWN MAKE ~ SO LADIES' SHOES.