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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17
OUR GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY,
DOMESTIC.

Gen. Hancock's twin .brotherss survives
him.
The Salvation Army have built ASA, 0o0
temple at Toronto.
The "bobtail" car war in New York cost
the company $4,000.
has been destroyed by fire.
There are several near-sighted horses in
Philadelphia that wear spectacles.
Philadelphia bag forty-two female physi-
clans whose practice is reported to reach
$3.50, 900 year.
A thirteen-year- old Negro boy at Atlanta,
Ga, has been arrested for criminal assault
upon a .foar-y ear-old child.
The st. Louis Dispatch credits the
Carrollton, Miss, butchery to the Carroll
ton suburb Of New Orleans.
Two life prisoners in the Albany peniten-
tiary have been pardoned cut for heroic
service during tyEaus fever epidemic.
A eolored porter at st. Louis who wrote
a love letter to little white girl, was given
one hundred lashes by indignant citizens. Q
The photographs of General Master
Workman Powderly have now a greater
circulation than those of any other person
known.
An Indiana man who failed to supply his
family with wood enough to keep them
warm, was hitched to sled by his neigh
bors and forced to haul wood all night.
Poison was thrown into the water tanks OF
a boycotted clearinghouse at Fort Worth,
and woman and two little girls who drank
of the water are in critical condition.
Gen. George A. Sheridan, formerly OF
Louisiana, delivered lecture on g The
Life and Public Services of Gen. Grant,
in New York, for the benefit of the monu-
ment fund.
The nine-year- Pittsburg boy who
fatally stabbed a companion for calling
him vile names, was discharged from GUS
tody by the Corouer's jury on account OF
his extreme youth.
The scarlet fever epidemic " ich began at
Shenandoah, Pa, in December, continues to
rage, over 200 children having died with
in the last two weeks, and there are 100
cases now in the town.
Illustrated sermons which consist of pic
lures thrown out upon large screen be-
hind the pulpit have been introduced BY
Rev. J. Renham Hamilton, pastor of Cor
neh Memorial Church, New York.
Prominent officials deny that the new
Chinese Minister was made to show prop
erly authenticated documents that he was
entitled to land in the United States, before
being allowed to debark at San Francisco.
A resident Of Capitol Hill, Washington,
wrote to postp1asters and others, from
Maine to Arizona, and received from each
package OF earth, which has been mixed
and placed in Capitol Park, SO as to have
there the soil Of all the States and Terrific
ries.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will
pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana State
Lotteries which may be presented at our CO IN
tiers. J.H. OGLESBY
President Louisiana National Bank,
]. W. KILBRETH,
President State National Bank.
A. BALDWIN.
President New Orleans National Bank.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Application for rates to clubs should be made
! only to the office of tn, Company in New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17
Tuesday, Nay i, 1886

100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each
Fractions, in : iftths, in Proportion.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
NEW YORK LEGIsLATURE.
GOV, Hill Turns ont TO be n Civil
Service Reformer.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 5.-The assembly
organized this morning by electing Mr..
Hustled speaker. In the senate Secretary of
State Cook took the chair and administered
the oath to the members-elect. Gov. Hill
in his message recommends the enactment
of law providing for the drafting of a new
charter for the city of New York He ad-
vocates home rule for cities and the passage
of laws that will effectually prevent citi-
zens evading the tax upon their personal
property.
Upon the subject of civil service reform
Gov. Hill says:
The methods Of civil service have become
the policy of the general government and of
some of the states, and, like all genuine re-
forms aiming only at good government and
the public welfare, this reform is likely TO be
universally accepted. The fundamental idea
of this reform is that public Office is trust
TO be exercised solely for the public welfare,
and that Offices should be filed only by those
best qualified Cor the service 10 be rendered,
after their fitness has been ascertained by
proper tests, is the corner stone Of popular
government. This does not conflict with the
principle indispensable in q popular govern
ment, that heads Of departments and others
policies should be men in accord with the
chief executive or administrative offices en-
trusted for the time being with the execution
of the popular viii expressed through the
ballot-box. The principle Of civil service re-
form, as contemplated by the statute, is in
tended TO apply TO official positions which do
not involve the exercise of confidential duties,
the decision of important matters of discre-
ton or the execution Of administrative policy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
Prominent MASON Dead.

Special to the Globe.
TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 5.-The death of
DR.. Robert Ramsey, one of the most prom
inent Masons in America, is announced
here to-day. Ramsey's home was in Orilla,
Ont. He broke one of his legs in Toronto
and was taken to the hospital in this city,
where he died of heart disease last night
He was born in London, England. in 1S41.
came to Canada with his father Canon
Ramsey and studied medicine. He was
first brought to light as Mason in Tyrian
lodge, Cleveland, o., in 1866, and rose rap
idly in the order. He removed to Philadel-
phia and subsequently to Orilla. He held
commissions as grand representative of the
grand lodge of Nebraska and Ohio in ca
pitular Masonry; he was representative of
the grand chapters of Ohio, Nebraska and
Illinois; he held distinguished positions in
the Knights Templars. In the Royal
Arch Masonry he held commission
from England as deputy inspector general.
He was grand master of the sovereign sane
tuary of Canada and also held the appoint
ment of grand representative of the sover-
eign sanctuary of the United States, Great
Britain, Ireland and India. His reputation
as a Masonic writer was world wide and
was recognized several years ago by the ex-
ecutive council of England, which conferred
on him the medal of literary merit. He
was created knight commander Of the tenn
pie by the Prince of Wales.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
An Invitation to Visit America Because
he Fears His Health is
Too Feeble,
But He Takes Occasion to Feelingly Ex-
press His Admiration Of This
Government.
perial Council Resigns as the Re-
suit OF n Quarrel.
Three OF Brtsson's Ministers TO Re-
sumo Cabinet Places With
De Freycinet.
Hi. Health win NOT Permit II.

LONDON, jan 5.-Late last month Mr..
John Jennings, who Is connected with a
London news agency which supplies the
American press with much English news.
wrote letter to Mr.. Gladstone inviting
him to visit America The letter assured
Gladstone that he would be received in
America with the heartiest welcome. and
the writer ventured 10 express the opinion
that personal investigation of the work.
ing OF the constitution OF the United States
on the part of Mr.. Gladstone would be pro-
ductive OF most important results, such re-
suits as no amount of reading would en-
able him to attain. Such investigation, il
was suggested, would enable him to deal
with the question Of home rule for Ireland
with far greater degree of confidence.
The letter further states that Americans
generally believe that Mr.. Gladstone is the
only man able TO grapple successfully with
this question. In substantiatiOn of this
statement dispatch from New York TO
that effect was inclOsed with the letter. A
reply to this letter has just been received
from Mr.. Gladstone. IL is as follows:
Hawarden. Jan. 5.-Dear Sir: could not
regard such an invitation as you transmitted
to me the 23d ult. otherwise than as an incl
dent requiring the best consideration for a
chance that reflection might open to me
some way or compliance. L am sorry, how
ever, to report that have not been able TO
arrive at this result. My physical strength
Is not such as would permit me TO undertake
a voyage TO America, and the imperative de-
mands on my time and thought, in cOnnec-
tion with the present state OF public affairs,
allow no intermission of attention. The in
vitation itself, however, constituted a new
tie OF feeling with America. 1 shall ever
remember IT with thankful Acknowledgement
while the knowledge that so many friendly
eyes are watching the course of events in
this country with reference to Ireland will be
new incentive 10 the performance of q
patriotic and philanthrophic duty. l remain,
dear friend, your faithful servant.
W. Z. GLADSTONE.
To John Jennings, Esq.
1t is learned on high authority that Mr.
Gladstone was disposed to accept the invi-
tation. He is willing to task his health in
a voyage to America. but the uncertainty
has so far prevented him from making the
trip, He may probably be induced to visit
the United States in the autumn, after the
conclusion of the present session of parlia-
ment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
Obstructed the malls.

DETROIT, Jan. 81. NJ. Ashley, Jr.,
superintendent of the Toledo & Ann Arbor
railway, was arrested last night on the
charge of obstructing the United States
mail, for which offense the United States
statutes provide penalty not to exceed
500 fine. AT 10 o'clock last night Ashley's
men removed the iron ties, switches and
frogs at Howell, and stationed armed men
to guard the track, but later all was quiet
and orderly and the men were relaying the
track under his direction. Ashley was
brought to this city and arraigned before
the United States commissioner, the hear
ing of the case being postponed until next
Monday. The night train on the Detroit,
Lansing & Northern did not get out last
night on account of the track being torn up
and for fear of wreck. Trains were run
ming as usual this morning, the tracks
having been repaired
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
W. Z
To John Jennings, Esq.
1t is learned on high aut
= TNNaIaeAA 1e-1 .
aGood WORD forGIaastou..

DUBLIN, Jan. 5.-At a meeting of the
National league held in this city to-day, the
terrible distress among the people on the
west coast of Ireland was considered, Sew
eral members made addresses deploring the
condition of affairs and attributing it mainly
TO evictiOns. The treasurer of the league
reported that within the past two weeks
e306 had been received for the parlia-
mentary fund, and e233 for the league
fund. Mr.. Harris, member of parliament
who presided, expressed the great pleasure
which had been afforded him by Mr.. Glad
stones favorable references TO the Irish
homerule scheme. Mr.. GladstOne's words,
he said, were of far more consequence, and
were entitled to greater consideration, than
those of Mr.. Chamberlain, Mr.. Bright. or
even Lord Randolph Churchill. Irish in
duStries. he said. had sunk to the lowest
point, and it would be hard task for Mr..
Parnell and his followers to revive those in
dustries. Only home rule would enable
them to bring about a revival. Ireland
would then resume her proper position
among the nations of the earth. Unless
home rule was granted agitation would be
continued on the old lines, and the Irish in
America would freely help their country
men.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
He Wants n Divorce.

Specldl 10 tne GlODe.
YOUNGSTOWN, o. Jan. 5.-Robert Iserloh,
at one time prominent business man, left
the cityiseveral months ago, leaving his wife,
most estimatle lady, and two children in
destitute circumstances. Since then he has
been successful in increasing his unenvable
record and was sent to Jail in Springfield,
o., on charge of larceny, preferred by
Rice IL Co., his employers He made the
acquaintance of widow, and, representing
he was unmarried, succeeded in getting
into her good EgraceS, and finally pre-
Senting her with a full outfit of shoes
for herself and children. His employers,
hearing of the presentation, landed him
in Jail, asserting he had taken the shoes
from the stock. Recently he wrote a letter
here, stating he was in jail, and asking
that assistance be given him TO secure his
release. That IserlOh is nearer a brute
than man is shown by letter recently
written to an attorney here, and which is
now in possession of your correspondent,
the attorney having refused to act as cOun-
sci for such client. Stripped of bad
spelling, the missive was as follows:
Springfield, o., Nov. 1, 1885. 5.-Dear Friend:
Please go to my wife and see about getting a
divorce from me. Tell her that am here in
Springfield greater drunkard than when
Iett youngstown, and that am intimate with
other women. Tell her you can prove adul-
try against me while with her in Youngstown,
and tell her as much against me as possible.
Tell her you will get her divorce and
not charge her much. Have a consultation
with Ernst KurZ of Phelps street and ]. w.
Schmidt, who are against me, for 1 want to
be divorced from her. If you get a divorce L
will pay you for it, AS soon as you send the
summons / will send part of the money, and
the balance when she has the divorce.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
HE PREFERS A SOLDIER.
The President Throws Iowa Dem
ocrats Into n State of Mind.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The Democrats
in the Iowa delegation are all torn up re-
garding the disposition of the United States
pension agent for the Hawkeye state. The
incumbent of the Office is Mr.. Jeeob Rich,
the Republican machinist, and an intimate
friend of Senator Allison. The sands of
Mr.. Rich's official life are running low,
and the leading Democrats of Iowa
have indorsed L. G. Kinne of Des Moines,
chairman of the Democratic state central
committee, as Mr.. Rich's successor. In
fact Mr.. Kinne has, until recently, by every
one been regarded as a dead-sure winner.
President Cleveland, however, the other
day electrified the Iowa contingent, which
was impoTtuDing him for Kinne's appoint
ment, by a remark to the effect that the
position should. in his opinion, be given to
a soldier. This, of course, demolished
Kinne's chance, and candidate who
answers che presidents requirements re-
specIing a war record has appeared in the
person of Capt. n. A. Merrill of Clinton
county. This gentleman has for the last
fifteen years been in the Iowa legislature,
and was at the last Democratic state con-
vention defeated for the gubernatorial
nomination by Charles Whiting, 1.-The
slough water statesman" Capt Merrill
in all probability will receive the appoint
ment, and Iowa Democrats are sorely per-
picked TO find suitable cavity for Mr..
kinney. This gentleman is one of the
foremost Democrats of the state, and might,
under certain circumstances, be a very for
midable candidate for the senatorship, pro-
vided the party was able to elect a successor
TO Senator Allison
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
4 Melange on Home Rule.

LONDON. Jan. 6.-The Standard says
that if the queens coming speech does not
indicate that the ministers will Introduce a
measure for a stronger county government
in Ireland Mr.. Parnell will move an
amendment to the address and the home
rule members will open discussion at the
same time on the action of the Irish execu-
tive in the Maamtrasna and Barbavilla trials.
Earl Cowper. replying in the Times to
Michael Dayitt, says he considers Mr.. Par
nelPs ascendency one of the worst features
of the Irish difficulty. Earl Grey. writing
to the Times, deprecates the concession of
local government to Ireland, as he believes
that such power would be made the
means OF expressing all who
desert from the doctrines of the
National league. The improvement
Of the condition of the people of Ireland,
he says, must emanate from themselves
and must be brought about by provident
habit and greater industry. 1t is the i'm
perative duty of the government TO sup
press outrages and violations of law in Ire
land, and until that is accomplished all con-
cessions to the Irish people will merely
serve like sweets to children to stop their
CRYING.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
SHOULD Forsake Politics.

CLIFTON SPRINGS, n. Y, Jan. 5.-John
Kelly of New York from all accounts. was
quite benefited from the treatment received
while at Clifton Springs, but owing to his
intense love for the interests of Tammany
hall he has allowed his physicians advice
to go unheeded and is now again suffering
from insomnia and nervous prostration. In
some respects his sickness is peculiar, as he
appears better one day and not so well the
next. Medicine does not benefit him now as
it did year or more since, or it would
surely do him more good. Cheerful com
pany. riding horseback and driving are com
sidered his best lines of treatment. A
general change, by getting entirely out OF
politics would do him more real good now
than all else besides. If this is not done
soon he will gradually grow worse and be-
Gonna a honalaSS case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
Washington Waits.

The secretary of the treasury has ap-
pointed board consisting of Roswell A. Fish.
assistant register; +. b. Elliot, government
actuary; Z. Il. Caron of the division of loans
and currency, and NJ. L. Muhlman of the
treasurer's Office, TO prepare a detailed his
tory of all expenditures for interest, premi-
ums, discounts and expenses incurred in con-
nection with each national loan from 1886 TO
1885.
The postmaster generals reply to Senator
Hale's resolution of inquiry as to the alleged
exaction of money for securing the appoint
ments of postmasters in Name by S. S.
Brown, chairman of the Democratic state
committee of that state, will be laid be-
fore the senate to-day, when Mr.. Hale win
make some statement respecting the deposit
ton of Maine postnIasters and Mr.. Browns
connection with the same.
The constitutional amendment proposed by
Mr. McAdoo of New Jersey provides that
presidential electors shall be elected in every
state on the third Tuesday in October, and
that no other officers than representatives in
congress shall be elected on the same day.
Mr.. McAdoo also introduced bill depriving
of the right of suffrage all polygamists or
persons who are members of organizations
that encourage other persons to commit big
amy.
Mr.. Ely's bill to regulate the civil service
provides that where four names are certified
by the examining board to the appointing Of
ficer, one of the persons named shall be APP
pointed, but nothing in the provision is to be
construed to take from honorably discharged
soldiers any preference conferred by section
1754 of the statutes.
The bill introduced by Senator Blair to pro-
vide for tine erection of monuments in this
city TO President Lincoln and Gen. Grant,
provides that they shall be similar 10 the
Washington monument and cost s., ZOO, 600
each. None but American citizens are to be
employed upon this work.
Senator Dolph has introduced bill provid-
lug that judges of United States courts who
have held their Office thirty years, or who
have held their Office ten years and have at
tanned the age of 20, may retire on fun
salary.
The president has withdrawn the nomina-
ton of John G. Lee of Philadelphia to be sec
retary of legation at Constantinople. This is
done at Mr.. Lees request.
A bill to repeal the civil service reform act
has been introduced by Senator Vance.
Orlando Powers of Michigan has been ap-
pointed associate justice of Utah.
The house committees will be announced
to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
DOINGs IN THE HOUSED
No Committees ApPOinted--The In-
PRODUCTION of Bills Goes On.

PRODUCTION of Bills Goes On.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Contrary TO gen.
eral expectations the committees were not
announced after the reading of the journal
of the house to-day, and the speaker imme-
diately proceeded to call the states for the
introduction of bills and resolutions. Mr..
Hoar's presidential bill was referred to its
appropriate committee. The following
were among the bills introduced: BY Mr..
Long. that cabinet officers may occupy
seats in the house of representatives: by
Mr.. Lowering, for the adjustment of the
accounts of laborers under the eight-hour
law; also to recognize the war service of
Union soldiers now serving in the regular
army; by Mr.. Collins, TO establish a uni
form system of bankruptcy; by Mr..
Catcheon, TO reform the civil service and
preserve the constitutional distinction be-
tween legislative and executive duties by the
organization Of a bureau of civil appoint
ment; by Mr.. Strait of Minnesota, TO amend
the timber culture act; by Mr.. Nelson of
Minnesota. to place hemp and MANILA on
the free list; by Mr. Dowdray of New
York, for the erection of a monument to
Gen. u. S. Grant in New York city. Ut
apprOpriates $500. 600 for the purpose, TO be
expended under the direction of the secre-
tary of war by a commission to be ap-
pointed by the president, provided that
none of the money shall be expended until
the additional sum of $3.50, 900 has been
raised by private subscription.) Bills were
introduced for the erection of public build
ings at Duluth, Mimi, and Beatrice and
Hastings, Neb. Without the conclusion OF
the call the house adjourned. The number
of bills introduced to-day was 790.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-06
IugaIis, Universitv HiII

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Mr. Ingalls, bill,
apprOpriating $500. 900 for a national uni
versity, provides that the treasurer of the
United States shall be treasurer of the uni
versity. No chair for instruction sectarian,
religious or partisan iii politics shall be
maintained, no sectarianism nor partisan
ism shall be allowed in selecting officers or
professors. Chairs of faculties may be en-
dowed by gifts, bequest, etc, but no amount
less than 500, 900 shall be considered an en-
dowment Instruction shall be as nearly
free as is consistent with the income No
person shall be admitted for regular study
and graduation who has not previously re-
ceiyed the degree of bachelor of arts, or
degree of equal value, from some recog-
nized institution. States and territories
shall be entitled to scholarships in the ratio
of one for each representative or delegate,
and two for each senator. These scholar
ships shall secure free instruction for five
years. The governor of each state shall
nominate candidates for life memberships.
and each state and territory shall be entitled
to one life scholarship. Two classes of fel-
lowships are established, one open to the
competition of graduates best acquitting
themselves and the other open to the learned
men Of all nations who have merited dis
tinctiOn.