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Lost Reward.

r est. STRAYED Oh STOLEN from the
IL temporary residence of the owner in the
first ward of Ascension parish, on the ond of
October,
DUN HORSE,
II hands high, with black name and tail. lit
tie piece clipped out OF the right ear. branded
PL on the right shoulder. a reward of FIVE
DOLLARS will be paid for the delivery of the
animal at the store of the undersigned, head of
Attakapas street, at the entrance of the iron
bridge, DonaldsonFi1le. C. TEDESCO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

We are much pleased to have the oppor-
tunity of oongratulatinE our esteemed
young friends, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Arthur
Aelancon, upon the birth of an infant son,
their first born, who opened his sweet little
eyes on this big world last Thursday. We
hope the little fellow will amply fulfill the
anticipations Of his proud and happy par
ents in long career of health, prosperity
and honor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

WAYLA1D By H1aawAYMEN.-Mr. Francis
Gomez. Jr., a citizen of this parish, was re-
turning from Thibodaux in buggy last
Saturday, and upon reaching a point two
miles below Napoleonville, about 8 o'clock
P. NJ, he was attacked by couple of COL
ored highwaymen, who sprang from Cher
okee hedge alongside the road and stopped
his mule. One of the rascals seized the
animals bride, while the other cried halt,
and almost simultaneously fred two shots
at Mr.. Gomez, the balls passing through
the dashbord Of the buggy scarcely an inch
apart As luck would have it, the occu-
pant of the vehicle was sitting in such q
position that neither of the missiles struck
him. Drawing his revolver he returned the
highwayman's fire and wounded the ras-
cal, bnt unfortunately not 40 as to prevent
his escape. The fellows had evidently not
counted upon such q warm reception, for
they lost 70 time after the first crack
of Mr.. Gomez's revolver in getting back
through the hedge from whence they had
emerged few moment before. Owing to
the darkness Mr.. Gomez could not recog-
nize either of his assailants and their iden-
tity has not been discovered.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Rev. E. W. Hunter of New Orleans Wis
Bishop Galleher, and on Sunday last con-
| Quoted services and administered COM
! munion in the Episcopal Church at this
place. He preached an able and interest
ing sermon to good sized congregation,
and Immediately upon the conclusion ~
the services drove down to Napoleonvilie
and conducted services in Christ Church at
that town dnring the afternoon.
Cheap Tony is to visit New Orleans in @
few days to attend heavy sales at auction of
boots and shoes, dry goods and clothing,
etc, and he expects to largely increase the
attractions and bargains he is offering to
the patrons of his cheap cash house. See
notice elsewhere of slaughter of his stock of
hardware, tinware, willow -sxafe, glassware
and crockery to make room for new goods
in other lines. Those who may be disposed
to regard this announcement as mere ad
vertising buncombe will discover their mis-
take by paying Cheap TQRy visit.
Parties visiting New Orleans will be we'll
pleased with their trip should they call and
$50 corgeniel Frank, the we'll known Land
scape Painter, WHO holds forth at 129 Poy
dras street, and who proposes to suit all
who may chance to visit him during their
stay in the Crescent City by serving them
with the best liquors, wines, cigars, etc,
and the delicious Mexican pulque which he
soon expects to receive on consignment
from the land of the Montezumas. He will
also entertain his patrons by furnishing
meals, ETC.. when desired, for which he is
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Mr.. F. B. Did,arry, our able and agreea-
BILE comfrere Of the st. James Creole Fire
side, passed through Donaldsonville last
Wednesday. on his way back from a visit
to his friend Rev. Remainder at Paincourt-
Vile. Mr.. Dicharry favored the CHIEF
with q call, and it gave as much pleasure ia
meet him, for the first time in many months,
and to see him looking hale, hearty and
prosperous.
Get the dollar shirt at Kline's Old Relia-
bic Store. It is the cheapest and best arti-
Gle of mems wear in town.
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we'll prepared,

A blacksmith shop situated in very eli
gible locality on the left bank of the river,
in this parish-at the junction of the public
road and Gibson cutoff road, a half mile
above Darrowville-is offered for sale at a
bargain, with or without an outfit of tools,
blacksmith who desires an excellent bust
ness stand will find this fine opportunity
to sacnra it. See advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

The EYE-It is simply wonderful the rep
ntation Hawkes. spectacles and eye glasses
have attained throughout the United States.
they are known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and the reputation is built upon
real merit. Testimonials from the most
eminent men of the country are given who
have had their sight improved by their use.
All eyes fitted by s. 8. Isgman, Donaldson
Vile.
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Blanketsl Blankets!

BlanketSl Blankets!
BLANKETS!
BLANKETS!
BLANKETS!
Mrs. NJ. Israel & 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 SO
sold at 81 40 per pair.
$50 pairs, worth IS, at So so.
200 pairs, worth 81, at 81.
And especially for sugdr-house use:
200 pairs Brown Blankets, only 81 pair.
200 pairs 1t 81 50. ........
A1,d TIE greatest thing out:
Arizona Overcoat Blankets made espe-
cially for our firm.
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Employment Wanted

9v aE4rstS1ase Ene4aeQr.
4 NY one in need OF an ENGINEER for put
"A ting up rice pu'nps and running same. or
to put up any other machinery or to run saw
mill, or, in fact, any other steam machinery
viii do nell to address p. o. BOX NJ.
DonaldsoaVille La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Oats, oats, oats, cheaper than ever. Big
supply just received ct Msorin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

The Cu1Er is indebted to Justice Charles
Bush Of the second ward for appreciated fa-
HOfa.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

r 0, Cordova, Javaiand Mexican coffee
at figures not met with elsewhere Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

We were pleased to receive a call last
week from our handsome young friend,
Alfred Levy, Esq, who has formed bust
ness connection as travelling agent for the
house of Messrs. E. Feibleman d Son,
wholesale grocers, 81 and % South Peters
street, New Orleans. Alfred possesses the
vim and agreeable address essential to sue
Gees in this line of business, and We feel
confident his employers will have reason to
congratulate themselves upon securing his
services in their interest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

The bayou and the river are still falling
and only the smaller steamboats, are now
able to mako their way to Thibodaux. The
aatboat heet il aAoat again and is doing a
rushing business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

One hundred dozen latest style Ladies'
Belts at Mos M. Israel & Co.'s.
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MEH's
AND BOYs'

SOCKS!
All styles, all sizes, but only one kind of
prices and those the lowest.
MRS. NJ. ISRAEL g. Co.
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Kline Is having big run on his 81 shirts
and g 80 shoes.
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Cheap John. Bargain House Items

Cheap Johns Bargain House Items
| Railroad Avenue, near the Depot.
Received on consignment, Dried Apples
Peaches, Prunes, Currants and finest lot OF
Raisins in the market; Fresh Sweet, split
and Lady Peas: Pickles in barrels, Oatmeal
Barley and Lentils.
Christmas is coming and you can find
oceans of good things for the children at
Cheap Johns Bargain House. Candy! Can
dy! Candy! All the children come to Cheap
John for Candies, and do you likewise, Big
Folks, if you want to make the children
happy fer Christmas. Toys! Toys! Toys!
Big assortment of Cheap Toys.
Baskets! A large lot of Baskets. Buy your
wife fine Shopping Basket for Christmast
from % cents up. m.....
You can always find Fresh and Sweet Ap-
pie Cider at Cheap Johns.
Finest Cream Cheese, only Is cents
pound.
IS different styles Of Caps at Cheap
Johns.
Corn and Oats, cheaper than the cheapest.
Beautiful Glass Pitcher, only rs cents.
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For Rent.

vllHE DOUBLE HOUSE on the Darrowvlile
Il road. nearly opposite Donaidsonyille. lete-
ly occupied BY Mrs. Adelard Braud. 1t is we'll
furnished. in excellent condition. and has cis-
tern, garden and yard attached. moderate
rent will be accepted from q good tenant. Ap-
ply to SAM'L. SIMPSON.
Dafrovville poet-ofSce, Ascension, La,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

SEQ advertisement <6 U. 8. Marshals
sale. The steamer B. Lafourche is to be Of
fered at public auction ON Monday, the 2lst
inst, ct the New Orleans Custom. house..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

We had the pleasure yesterday of meeting
Messrs. C. 2. Houin H. D. Minor and
Adam Braud, we'll known and much re-
spected citizens of the eighth ward of this
parish, who visited town on a business mis-
sion. We were glad to find them all in the
enjoyment of excellent health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Don't forget that Insnan receives sub
scriptions for any periodical published. By
giving him your subscription you will
aaY0 money.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Dr.. Charles MELVILLE, Of Napoleonville,
was made happy on the morning of the
20rd ultimo, by present from his estima-
BILE wife in the shape of bouncing boy.
DIR. MELVILLE is son-in-law of Mr.. Jean
Gouaux. the well known Napoleonville
druggist. He graduated with first honors
at the Louisville Medical College a little
over year ago, and has launched into a
large and lucrative practice in our neigh
boring town.
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the annOuncenl
most extensive and be
A Good Show Coming.

In these days of tinsel and parade, when,
as it too frequently the case, the main at
traction of show is on paper and in the
PROFESSIONS on the street, it is gratifying to
have an entertainment visit Us with q repu-
tation 50 general for merit aud excellence
as that of Wallace d Co.'s Great World's
Menagerie and International Circus. It
has the enviable record of presenting null
titGde of the best acts and features ever ex-
hibited under canvas, and of exhibiting a
large collection of the rarest animals and
birds known to natural history. This ex-
hibition will be in Donaldsonville on Tues
day, Dec. Is.
A. B. s. P. A.-The December meet
ing of the Ascension Sugar Planters AS
ISOLATION was held last Tuesday, with fair
attendance of members. The monthly
meteorological report showed total rain
fall of 4.05 inches for November, a maxi
mum temperature of 81 degrees, reached
on the ed. and minimum of 81 degrees,
recorded on the Path. The committee on
public health reported the continued good
health of the community and the absence
of contagious and Infectious diseases, e1-
cepting in several neighborhoods of the
parish where catarrhal fevers prevail to
some extent. A committee was appointed
to draft resolutions expressive of the sense
of the association relative to the death of
Vice President Hendricks, and after gen.
erai discussion of matters pertaining to
the seasons work and sugar interests gen
orally, the meeting adjourned.
Fine white shirts, only 81 each, just re-
caiYad from PHILADELPHIA at Klina'a
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Don't fail to re ad carefully all
They not only have the largest store, the

The cold and rainy weather of fall and
winter approaches. Get your overcoats and
umbrellas of Mrs. NJ. Israel 4 Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Messrs. Geo. v. DeGruy of Assumption
and J. Achisle Landry of tho Philadelphia
Store, Ascension parish. were in town yes
terday and honored our oGce with call.
Their visit was very welcome and we we're
more than pleased to have the opportunity
of swapping news with them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

A large crowd Of people attended the
night Performance Of the Lorillard circus,
Monday night, aud the exhibition was of a
very satisfactory character. In fact, We
heard Z number Of persons express the
Opinian that this was the he,at small show
they bad sean for years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

New mackerel and Goldfish, best and
oh eapeet in the market, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
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LOCAL JOTTINGs.
Lime at 80 cents barrel, at Parks.

Rubber stamps, all makes and sizes, al
Ingman's.
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In the United States DISTRICT CONT for the
Eastern District of Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ of readiti0ni erpends to
ID me directed in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, will proceed to sell to the highest
bidder on
Monday, the FIST day of December, 1885,
at IL o'clock NJ, at the main entrance to the
Custom-house on Canal street. in New Orleans.
the following described property. viz:
The STEAMBOAT B. LAFOURCHE. her
machinery and apparel. as she nov lies IN Bay
GU I-afourche near Donaldsonville.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms CASH.
United States MARSHALL office, New Orleans,
18th day of December, 1885.
H. b. PLEASANTS.
United States Marshalsfor the Eastern District
of Louisiana.
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Slaughter, Slaughter. Slaughter,

ct Cheap Tony's.
his entire stock Of Willow-vare, Hard
ware, Tinware. Glassware and Croker,
must be sold at a sacrifice within tho mex
rev days, to make room for an immense
stock of Gents Furnishing Goods, Dry
Goods, Shoes, Notions, etc, ETC., ETC., which
ne he's received, is still receiving, and will
receive within the next Thirty Days.
A gun squad of the Ascension Rifles,
commanded by Corporal Gre, fred salutes
at half-hoar intervals during Tuesday last,
the day upon which the remains of Vice
President Hendricks we're buried at In
d'anapolis. The Courthouse, post-of1ice
and Democrat Office were draped in mourn
ing, and the post-ofice was closed from l to
P. H., in accordance with the order of the
Postmaster General.
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pY virtue Of and acting in obedience to q
ID writ OF teri facias issued by the hon the
above named court, dated November 10. 1885.
and to me directed, l have seized aud will offer
for sale at public auction, to the last and high.
es. bidder. at the front door of the Court houso
of ascension parish, in the town of Donaldson
vile, on
Saturday, the 10Th day Of December, 1885,
at Ii o'clock A. Il. the following described
property, to-wit:
The FRAME HOUSE. fencing end otter I'm
provements on the lot located at the northwest
corner Of La6sard 8nd St. Michel strears, III the
town of Donaldscnville. owned by defendant in
the above entitled aud numbered suit.
Terms and Conditions:
CASH in United States currency
Parish of Ascension. November %, 1885,
JAMES MCCRAY. Constable.
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A meeting of the Ascension Rifles was
held at Hook and Ladder Hall last Sunday,
the main objects of which we're to arrange
for participation in the reception of Arch
bishop Gibbons on Tuesday, and to detail
commemoration of tho burial of Vice
President Hendricks. The Rifles have de-
cided to resume regular drill practice, and
will meet for this purpose every Wednes-
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-05

Those splendid mems white shirts for 81
each at Kline's Old Reliable Store are the
best article for the price ever sold in Don
n11oouvilis
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G ET.TTF

OF the Old Reliable Store, Donaldsonville. La,
se,ls HAMILTON BROWN SHOE co.'s
OWN MAKE o2 80 LADIES' SHOES,
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Fashion, Comfort and Durability. It ccsts
othinR to try on q pair.
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Au-Wool scarlet undershirts at Mrs. NJ
Israel Il Co.'s for Is cents.
The prdoaRed and serious illness Of our
talented young townsman, Michel Tobias,
Esq, is a cause of much anxiety and re-
Rret to his relatives and friends. We hope
to have the pleasure Of reporting his early
improvement aud recovery.
Get your Christmas and New Years sweet
meats and chicken filings at Maurin' g Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
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GOODS DELIVERED FREE.-Mrs. NJ. Israel
& Co., will deliver goods free of charge to
ell their customers living within one to
twenty-five miles of Deaaldsovvilie.
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THANKSGIVING AT ST. PETEn NJ. E. CHURCH.
On Thanksgiving day, the 26th of No
vember, dinner was served in the lower
story of the St. Peter N. E. Church for the
edification of the old and decrepit men,
bers of the congregation who could expect
no such feast at home. Those of the ben
efciaries who were too feeble to make
their way to the church unassisted, were
conveyed thither in buggies and taken
back homo in like manner after the con-
c.uslon of the services which followed the
dinner. A bountiful repast was served
under tho direction of Rev. F. T. CHM, as
sisted by a number of the members of his
church, and it was partaken of with the
keenest relish by "the lame, the halt and
the blind who had been gathered together
to enjoy this graceful charity. The thanks
giving services which ensued included GER
mons by Revs. I. Lawson axdjH. C. John
son, ministers Of the Baptist denomination
who had been invited by Pastor Chinn to
participate, and the singinga of sthe hymn
beginning,
How happy is the child of grace
Who knows his sins forgiven.
Altogether, the occasion was of much in
terest to every one concerned, and the mat
ter and manner of the proceedings were
very credltable to Rev. Mr.. Chinn and his
congregation. Under the passionate Of this
Jealous and able minister, the affairs of
St. Peter Church, spiritual and temporal,
have been kept in excellent shape dnring
q year Of exceptional financial stringency,
aud when he goes to the annual conference
in January, he will be enabled to carry With
him favorable report of the work with
which he has been entrusted. He enjoys
the merited confidence and affection OF the
entire congregation of St. Peter, and his
assignment to duty here for another year
would be regarded by them with universal
satisfaction.
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Worsted at Ingman's.
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ONLY BABY

nonly baby !" Softly and low,
Telling a requiem, measured and slow,
The sad, sweet tongue of the menoW-tonea
bell
Voices our tears in its sorrowful knel,
And loving hands lay
Deep under the sod
The beautiful clay
Whose soul is with God,
While strangers to grief whisper under their
breath,
,It's 'only baby'-gone to its DEATH"
"only babyP All ! do you not know
That little feet walk where no others can goP
That soft little fingers
Laid on the chords
Make music that fingers
Sweeter than words
That the touch of a baby has magic that
brings
Harmonies rich from discordant heart
strings2
That in her little voice all tho melodies
sweet
Which are sung in the home in unison meet
"only baby $50 little life,
That no one can tell how amid the world
strife
The whirr of the loOm-where our lives take
their form.
This little god thread should have weaved
in its charm2
Yet into those hooks
Where secrets are kept,
By laugh and by looks
She wordlessly crept;
And smiled away burrows from faces grown
old,
Made warm nesting places in natures grown
cold.
"Only baby p And yet from the skies
The great God looked down and smiled in
her eyes,
Till we saw them shine
From glory just given
The light all divine
The radiance Of heaven
"Only babyT Yet so needed above,
That an angel came down with a message Of
love,
And lifted the babe-at the word Of the
Lord
From the mothers warm breast to the bosom
Of God.
-Christidn Advocate.
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FASHION NOTES.

Drab white is the newestshade OF this
Red remains the dominant color Of the
season. =.
Jacket corsages in every imaginable
shape are in vogue.
Plum color and pale rose is a fashion
able English color combination.
Gold turtles are the latest golden
fancy for hat and bonnet ornamental
Watered ribbons, watered silks, and
watered stuffs of all kinds are revived IN
Paris. -.
jackets and frocks are stifened with
Wiggan. IN. Cou,o,
cap at the seaside here as well as IN
Long sashes are worn with all sorts OF
dresses, and loOped adj Ltbdtltn1, accord
ing to fancy. -,
The blue 9owes cap,-4wit1 q blue
Yachting, II, is the correct WC.A-s r.
side walks and boating.
Golden bears heads, with great bulg-
ing yellow agate cats eyes, are found
among hat and bonnet pins.
A little jeweled dagger pinning TIE
corsage bouquette to the dress front is
the latest caprice in fancy iewelry.
Every lady at Cowes, Isle OF Wight,
England, wears a blue yachting cap for
walking as well as yachting or boating,
The same latitude prevails in the mat
ter of the choice Of materials for
brides dress that is given in othel
fashions at present.
Pinkish faWn is lovely and popular
color for tailor-made costumes, and may
be braided with either gold or silver anC
a darker fawn or tan braid.
There is too much variety in the form
of dress at present. Confusion and ba(
taste are the most frequent results o
the effort to be independent.
When dress reformers make some
thing to wear pretty, rich, and extrava
giant. as well as comfortable an'
healthy, they will find plenty OF womei
tc wear it.
White satin is the first cbOice Of ma
terials for a bridal dress, but for tn
June wedding organdy muslin and fin
! ,aces. win a profusion of flower decora
tions, !, most appropriate.
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M :. -. on hand an the mild he MIL
1iAh y Rgd, Del, Price, 7sSs, he LOST
We should 9 Why A