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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-30
COMMON COUNCIL RooM,
OwOsso. Jan'y 26. 1885.

Regular meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Owosso.
Present, Mayor Estey, Clerk Turner,
Aid. Dawes. Friesekc, Lewis. Keyte, Mat
lock, Wo!verion and Titcomb.
Minutes Of two last meetings read and
approved.
Aid Keyte presented a petition signed
by John Brooks, VIM. Wsidman, a. j.
Patterson and 104 other tsx payers Of the
City of Owosso, who were in favor OF
building the contemplated Hall and Engine
House as per the plans and specifications.
which petition upon motion was referred
10 the committee on Ways and Means.
Aid. Lewis presented three petitions
signed by L. A. Todd, Lawrence d Son,
Osburn g. Sons and 297 other tax Payers
Of the City Of Owosso who were not la
favor of building the Hall and Engine
House.
Motion made by Aid. Dawes that the
three petitions above stated be also re
f.rrcd to the committee on Ways and
Means
Aid. Titcomb moved to amend The above
by moving that the prayers of the PETITION
ers be granted; which melton was lost.
The question was then upon the original
motion which motion was adopted.
The following accounts were presented
and referred 10 the committee on Claims
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Election Proclamation.
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
Donaldsonville, La, April 10, 1885.
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Charter of Don
W aldsonv,lle fixes the first Saturday of May
for the annual election of Aldermen ard officers,
Now, therefore, | Victor Maurin Mayor of
the town of Donaldsonville. by virtue of the
authority in mo vested by law do hereby issue
this my proclamation giving notice to the cit
liens OF said corporation, qualified to vote by
tho laws of this State and of the Uuited States
IN d of section of the said charter, that an
election will be held
Saturday, the 3rd day of May,
A. D., 1885, from O'Clock A. NJ. until o'clock
P. NJ, at the following election precincts in
each ward of said town. viz:
a the Courthouse in the first ward; at the
lower end Of The parket-house in the second
ward; in the building corner st. Patrick and
Mississippi streets in the third ward; for Mayor
and six Aldermen-two to be chosen among
tho residents of each said ysards-one Treas
urer, one Secretary. one Sergeant of Police, one
Collector and one Assessor of taxes; the Alder
men allotted to each ward to be elected only
by wards. the other officers b. general ticket.
Given under my SIGNATURE and official seal Of
office at the town of Donaldsonvilie. this 18th
day of April. in the year of our Lord One Thor-
sand Eight Hundred and Eighty-hve.
VICTOR MAURIN,
Mayor of Donaldsonville.
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WantHl.
C0nstable'S Sale.
State of Louisiana Of Ascension

State OF Iou1siana-Par1Sh OF Ascension
$3.50 Fourth Justice Court.
Joseph Ferrier.
Us. No. III.
Isaiah Lawson.
pY VIRTUE of ard in obedience to q writ of
lb feri fucius issued in the above entitled
and numbered suit on the 18th day Of April,
A. D., 1885, and to me directed by the Hon. the
above named Court, have seized and will Of
for for sale, at the front door of the Court
house of the parish Of Ascension, in the town
of Donaldsonville. on
Saturday. May 8, 1885.
at II o'clock A. d.. the following described
property, to-wit:
ONE OPEN BUGGY;
seized to satisfy plaintiffs claim and costs in
said suit.
Terms-Cosh in United States currency.
Parish of Ascension. this 18th day of April,
A. D.. 1885.
JAMES McCRAY,
Constable of the Fourth Ward. parish Of As
ceuSlOnx
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Another scholastic month has ended and
Parish Superintendent Gondran has been
busy to-day settling with the teachers. He
has granted them all one weeks leave OF
absence to enable them to attend the SEES
sions of the Teachers Institute to be held
at Thibodaux from the Sth to the 18th of
June.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25
WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.
I'm VIEW OF THE RAPIDLY GROW
i ing taste for beverages made of gin. the
purity and palatabeness Of
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC

SCHNAPpS
specially Commend themselves to the public.
It can be SO readily used i'll any nmalganation
that it would form an admirable constituent
of a!l rl,xed and fancy drinks. 1t is also nm
invaluable adjunct of the sick room. and is
ccI.ls, catarrh, 60, being both sedative N and
tnti-spaso,otIic Those who are necassitated to
use stin1ran.s can not take a m,lder or less
hurtful one than the Schnapps. In all cases Of
dyspepsia it has proved & most successful agent,
as its gently stimulating properties materially
aid the process Of digestion and facilitate the
assimilation OF food. while in kidney troubles
nounced by medical experts to be unquest1on-
ably 6 diuretic rs we'll as a tonic. To insure
however. obtaining the genuine article, ask for
VOTES achieda.n Aromatlc Schnapps. and
look for the significant initials W. a. s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

The Seminary building committee hav-
ing been authorized by the Police Jury to
take action in the matter, have accepted the
bid of Messrs. Hannah & Voss to erect the
new high school Or Seminary of Learning
building which is to be located in Donald
souville. We have not been able as yet to
ascertain the amounts of the several bids
received by the committee, but will endeav-
or to obtain the information in season for
publication next week. The parish lots at
the corner of South Houmas and Opelou-
sas streets now leased by Mr.. Jos. Terrier,
have been selected as site for the build
ing, and it has been agreed to purchase Mr..
Terriers dwelling for $1,000, as place of
residence for the principal of the seminary.
Mr.. Terrier will move his blacksmith and
wheelWfight shops to some other locality,
perhaps to the lower side of Railroad Ave
nue. near St. Michael street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

The Ascension Rifles have accented the
invitation of the Adjutant General to act as
a Governors escort on Louisiana day, the
SOth inst, and the command will go to the
city by the evening train on the T. j. P.
road next Wednesday evening, returning on
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

STATE AND PARISH TAX SALES. = On
Saturday last, pursuant to advertisement,
Deputy Sheriff and Tax Collector David Is
rael opened the sales of immovable prop
erty for past due State and parish taxes.
The first property offered was that of Louis
Butler of the first ward, which was pur-
chased by Mr.. Adlard Landry for $3.50.
The sales we're then postponed until Mon
day when the property of Arthimas Merritt,
located in. Port Barrow, was adjudicated to
John Isaac for $3.50. Further sales were
then postponed until to-day, when they
will be resumed at the courthouse door.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

The Police Jury met on Thursday, with
only one absentee. 4 full and authentic
report Of che proceedings is published in
another column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Headquarters for base balls, bats, etc.
at Ingman's news depot and variety store.
A new stock just in. @%
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25
DoNALDsoNVILLE, La,
Saturday, April IS, 1885
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

For pens, ink, envelopes, writing paper
ETC., 90 to Ingman's news depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Needed rain has fallen, much to the graf
iication OF both sugar and rice planters.
The ground was SO dry that number OF
rice fields could not be adequately supplied
with water by pumps. The growing crops
are'lopking we'll and the rain will give them
additional impetus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Full line of straw, felt and stiff -brin hats
at Mrs. NJ. Israel d Co.'S. Prices away be-
low zero.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

quantity Of local and general editorial
matter is necessarily laid over for next
week. s.; H.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Vote as you please, attend what church
you please. but if you want to please your
self sure enough, buy your supplies at Mau-
rrin,s Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

DAILY STAGE L1NE.-Paui Carroll, an en-
terprising colored citizen of Darrowville,
has established daily stage line between
that village and Burnside station, on the
line of the Mississippi Valley railway, con-
Meeting with the passenger trains Of that
road. The stage will leave the Darrowyille
ferry landing ct 6:15 \. N. and 2:45 r. n.
starting back from Burnside at 1870 A. NJ.
and P. NJ, on arrival OF trains from New
Orleans. Fare, 50 cents; trunks and heavy
baggage extra. This is an enterprise that
deserves to succeed and We hope to see it
literally patrOniEod
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

mr.. Leonard Z. Duffel has boon .ap-
pointed by Judge Dutfel member of the
Jury Commission Of this parish to Gil the
vacancy caused by the removal of Mr. !"
q. Wilkinson to New Orleans. The new
appointee had occasion Us O Deputy ClerA
of Court several years ago to become fanqil
lar with the aaodus operaadi of drawing
iuries, and this knowledge will make h;n1
4 valuable member of the commission.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

MayorMaurip has been handsomely vim
aicated edndorssment Il The very par
ties whoheaded the vigorous assault upon
his administration. In all probability he
will ~ 4 second time elected without OPP
position, . circumstance that is naturally
gratifying TO him and his many friends
and supporters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Immense line of spring and so1nmar
clothing. ali styles. at greatly Refused.
prices. Just received by Mrs. NJ. Israel S.
N
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

II the Ascension Rifles will enter, we be-
4ieve they can capture the prize Of $500 to
be awarded next month to the best uni
forrued company in the State outside of
New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Aaron Lang and VIM. Brown, colored
youths employed on the Peytavin planta-
tfon, had quarrel Thursday noon near the
pJurgery, and just as the affair was about to
come to blows Lang unlimbered his gun
and popped bullet into Browns side. in
fficting wound that is not thought to be
serious. Lang surrendered himself and is
in Jail waiting for somebody to make d
charge against him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Ladies, don't nss1ept to supply yourselves
with those unique and convenient pencil
sharpeners ut Ingman's news depot. They
are extremely neat and handy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

EXCURSION FOE LOUISIANA DAY.-Extraor-
dirary inducements in the way of railroad
fare are offered the people Of this vicinity
to make an excursion to the Exposition for
Louisiana day, the 30th inst. Tickets will
be sold by the local agent of the T. & p.
road at the extremely low rate of 81 SO for
the round trip, good from the 28th or 18th
of April until the 3rd Of May inclusive.
Ample accommodation for all passengers
will be provided, and one or two coaches
may be side-tracked here for the exclusive
convenience of excursionists embarking
from this town. Passengers should be at
the depot at least half an hour before trains
are due, as all tickets must be signed by
purchasers. Those desiring to do 50 can
buy tickets between and 6 P. NJ. of the 9th
and 28th for the day following.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25
Hpecial bargains in shoes and footwear
OF all kinds at Mrs. NJ. Israel d Co.'s.

IsJAII.-T There are eleven prieoners IN
der Jailor pufels care, all eolored males.
Two are awaiting transportation to the
penitsntiary, one is undergoing A months
imprisonment for larceny, and the remain
ing tight are yet to be tried. Four Of these
ore accused Of murder, two of shooting and
wounding, once burglary and larceny and
one Of assault and battery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Special bargains in carriages, buggle
and sulkies at Mrs. n. Israel 4 Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Town TAX Sales Last Saturday Town
Collector Ramirez sold two pieces of nova
BILE property for municipal taxes, assessed
In tho names of F. Chandler and Geo. Cole
man. D. Variant purchased one for 81 GJ
and the other for 81 40. The sales were
adjourned to Monday, but District Court
being then in session, further postpone
meat until Monday next was announced
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

A handy pencil sharpener, superior to
anything of the kind yet sold here, is one
OF the many novelties at Ingman's news
depot, opposite the post-offce- Ladies will
find this little article especially convenient.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Join the Ascension Library and have the
use of 200 volumes during the term of two
years for the sum. of one dollar. This is
far cheaper than buying the very least ex-
pensive kinds of book or papers. For fur
ther particulars apply at Ingman's news
depot, diagonally opposite the post office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

The beautiful bride doll offered by Messrs.
dos. Gondran d Sons as premium to their
customers was drawn to-day by ticket No.
653. The drawing was conducted by little
Misses Katie Comstock and Anna Lang
becker, assisted by Ermina lafargue, Lii
ian MGnrin and others.
KnLzD n ST. JAnkEs.-Information has
reached rs this morning that Ben. Curtis, a
young oolored man from this parish, was
shot and killed last night, in st. James, by
sonae person unknown. We have no par
ticdl Is Il he aAair at this writing. Friends
ofths deceased heye gone from bare to o.
tain the body
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25
Employment Wanted

~ aEISt-C1aSs Engineer.
A NY one il need of an ENGINEER for put
Il t:.7c u, TIC. ye;n.;s ard r,lnnirg same or
~ PAT !:3 ;.;ly a.ss machinery 10 run saw
mil. ar. II fact. aug other steam machinery
yis, 10 well 10 address, P. o. BOX NJ
Dora:GsonviIie, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

q FOB TREAsuRER.--Mr. Louis Wild, one OF
the solid young citizens and business men
Of Donaldsonville, will be supported next
Saturday for election to the position 81
Town Treasurer, and his many friends are
confident he will "a successful. Mr.. Wild's
general character and financial standing
are guaranty that he will, if elected, rem
der faithful account of all public money
passing through his hands or placed in his
official keeping, and those who give him
their votes can do SO with the confidence
that his election will rebound to their credit
and to that of the town ut large.
The staaD, ferryboat Bella Israel returned
from New Orleans last Monday morning
rugged out in fne style with new boiler
made of the best quality of iron, ana a ROOF
over her hurricane dock that will afford
protection from the sun to passengers wis
prefer remaining on deck rather than stay
ing in the cabin when the weather is warm
The boat resumed her trips across the river
on Tuesday and has been running regularly
since that time. Her power and safety are
much increased by the new boiler, and she
is now in frst-class condition throughout
Special bargains in boys clothing al
r
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Doualdsonv;lle will be largely represented
at the Exposition on Louisiana day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

FoR COLLECTOR Edgar A. Ramirez
is announced Us candidate fer reelection
to the position of Town Tax Collector, and
rs he is one Of the most popular citizens Of
the town the man who expects to defeat
him must arise very early in the morning
all day. Mr.. Ramirez is.yery familiar with
tho duties of Collector. having filled the Of
fee several years, and being poor man,
the fees of the position afford him needed
assistance in supporting his family.
Cheese, butter, lard, flour, meal, bacon
and everything else good to eat, ut Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium. Quality.
best, prices, lowest.
L7NoHED.-Aaron Jones, alias Phelps. the
colored fugitive murderer from Polnte
Coupee parish captured in Ascension on
the 1st of March, was taken from the Pointe
Coup6e Jail one night last week by party
of unknown men, and hanged to tree
near the Jail building. The lynchers did
their work SO quietly that the jailor knew
nothing of their visit until next morning,
when he opened his front door to be con-
fronted by the body of his only prisoner
dangling in the air few yards away.
aones was convicted of the murder Of VIM.
Brooks in 1882, and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for life. His counsel applied for q
new trial, which was granted, but before
the case could be again brought up Jones
.nsda his escape and remained at large
until unprecedented as above stated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Some Of the Maurin locals in this num-
Der of our paper are stale, and in this re-
spect they present a marked contrast to the
quality of his goods, which are all Of the
freshest and best.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Special bargains in boys clothing at
Mrs. M. Israel g. Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-04-25

Special bargains in youths clothing &
Mrs. NJ. Israel s. Co.'s.
, 1885-02-24
HARD TO HANG.
Three Unsuccessful Attempts
to Strangle a Criminal.
Several Interesting Extracts
from Gen. Gordon's Journal.
Free Traders in New York
Schurz and Cleveland.
Not Born to be Hung.

IONDON. Feb 03.--One of the most
sin0,Iar Incidents ever connected with the
execution or attempted execution of a
murderer. hapnened to-day at Exeter. on
the occasion Of tbe carving out of the
death sentance nasaed unon John Lee
RECENTLY condemned to be hanged for the
murder IF Mas Emma w Kevse. at
Rabbacomhe near Tornnav on Novem-
her lstb Last Three atteunta wsra made
10 execute Lee but each attempt was
futile the dron falling IN work succesa-
fullv The execut;on was consequently
posnoned
The Jeta;ls of the f,rtile attemnts IN
hang Lee make the case the most horri-
Bile that ever dispraeed a eibbet in Eng
land Al first Lee was nerGectlv firm.
and went 10 the scafFold undaunted and
when the first attempt 10 hang him failed
the prisoner's spirits remainded uubrokeu.
He was led from under the eallows. and
walked hack 70 his cell with n firm stem.
When first placed mon the tran he re-
sioned himself comnletelv but firmly into
the hands of the executioners. He stood
mot;onless dur;ng the preliminary nroceed-
mos and when The ooose was nlaced and
the snrine about 10 be touched. he made an
anparent effort 10 adiust his body 10 the
exneeted dron. 80 that death might be as
ouick "a nossible When the murderer
III " "
, 1885-02-24
Free Trade Club Dinner.

New York, Feb. 2S.-The New York
Free Trade club had its annual dinner at
the Delmonico tonight. Everett r.
Wheeler, president, and 100 member
participated. Senator Bayard writes:
"a frank and full discussion of true
economy, trade and commerce, whether
with foreign nations or among the United
States is equally to be desired"
Congressman Cox writes: Il have
omitted no opportunity, in season or out of
season,to pursue my early thought as to
the wrong to labor which our present
tariff system involves
Rev. Robt. Collyer said; mo nation
on the earth has less to fear and more to
hope for than this"
Vice President-elec Hendricks, Col.
VIM. S. Villas, United States senators
Pendleton and Beck, Congressman j..
Randolph Tucker and o. B. Potter and
Prof. Anderson, of Rochester university,
sent kilograms o fregret.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher spoke to
our protectionist brethren. May the
scales speedily fall from their eyes, and
that they may be enabled to soc that true
protection to American industry is to
shake off the shackles and give it freedom.
There is no protection against foreign
labor. All revenue should be raised by
internal taxation" Mr.. Beecher said
he sympathized with the socialists, but
they were going about the wrong way TO
accomplish their ends, and he wished to
God they were wise.
, 1885-02-24
Arrested for Being Drunk.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 23.-The Con-
rier Journals Mount Sterling, Ky, spe-
cial says; Deputy Marshal j. d. Wyatt
and John Gill tonight arrested Mr.. Boyd,
a merchant OF Freestore station, for being
drunk this forenoon. MIR. Bowling, a
friend of Boyd's, who was also drunk, de
manded his release and secured it by Gov
ering the officers with pistols. The two
went to the depot, where a large crowd
was waiting for a train. The officers sum-
moned a posse and surrounded them.
Bowling drew a pistol and killed Officer
Gill and painfully wounded Howard VIII
son. Two other shots We're fired without
effect at Lindsey Anderson. who ran to
get a pistol. Anderson, returning with n
pistol, leveled it at Bowling, who was in
the act of shooting james Graves. Bowl
ing then seeing the game was up. surren-
dered and was placed in Jail.
, 1885-02-24

PORTLAND, Feb. 23.-Governor Moody
said to-day he thought he had a right to
be indignant at being placed in a doubtful
and ~perplexing position, through the ne
elect Of the Legislature to do its duty. He
had not yet carefully examined the law.
and so. had not definitely determined what
his duty in the emergency was, but he
added: II think that 1 shall appoint.
This much, however, is certain, | shall
not appoint a senator till there is a va
cancy, which does not occur till the 4th Of
March. 1t would be impossible for any
man, whom l could name at that time, to
arrive in Washington to attend a short
executive session. So, unless the new
president calls an extra session, there
will be no need OF a senator till December.
| shall be in no haste to fill the vacancy
, 1885-02-24
A Lively Boxing Match.

TORONTO, Feb. pa glove contest
between Charley Mitchell and Jack
Sholes came off tonight. ABOUT I,5OO
persons were present, including Lieut..
Governor Robinson, of Ontario, and
many prominent citizens. Mitchell and
Sholes were greeted with rounds of APP
plause. Both seemed in excellent condi-
ton. The match was under the marquis
of Queensbury rules for scientific points,
four three minute rounds. At the call of
time both men jumped to their feet. After
a little sparring Mitchell got in two or
three hits and Sholes was bowled over.
He quickly sprang to his feet and some
fine exchanges took place, when time was
called. In the second round Mitchell made
some vicious blows at Sholes and one or
or two took effect. In the third round
Sholes tried to force the fighting and had
better of his opponent, getting in two or
three good hits. When they rose for the
fourth round it was evident Sholes was
getting used up and that Mitchel's super
ior condition would tell in his favor. In
round several clinches took place.
Mitchell at one time having Sholes bent
over the ropes. Mitchell forced his fight
ing The referee announced hisdecision as
Nothing but clean hits being
into consideration, the total, Mitch
ell thirty-ive, Sholes t~wenty-six.H The
match was therefore awarded to Mitchell