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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Another damp week has initiated against
the satisfactory progress of plantation work
and increased the apprehensions of those
who fear that the sprouting cane has been
seriously injured by unfavorable weather.
An election for . member of the Board
OF Church Wardens of the Roman Catholic
Church of Ascension is to be held at st.
Joseph's Academy on Sunday, the 9th of
May, between the hours 10 A. NJ. and r. NJ
The members of the Police Jury, accom-
panied by several School Directors, visited
Ascension Academy, last Wednesday after
noon, and seemed much pleased with the
condition Of the institution.
Capt. M. W. barton arrived yesterday
from New Orleans after an absence of sev-
eral weeks, and will give his usual close at
tention to his duties as Parish Surveyor
and Levee Inspector during high water
season.
Messrs. H. 7. Brown, Jos. Gonzales, Jr.,
and j. B. Hebert of Manchac and New Riv-
or respectively were in town this week and
favored US with calls. They report asuper-
abundance Of water in the ninth and tenth
wards, owing to the recent heavy and pro-
longed rains,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Under tbs direction of Alderman Narl
ami, chairman of the Committee on Public
Works, gang of laborers were engaged for
some days in cleaning the cutters Of sew
eral of the town streets, but the money
available for this much needed work gave
out and operations had to be suspended.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Mrs. Augustin Bercegeay of Donaldson
Vile informs her friends and the public
generally that she has added millinery de-
partment to her business as dressmaker
and is now prepared to furnish the latest
styles of hats, bonnets and trimmings at
lowest prices. She will also undertake the
renovation or trimming of hats or bonnets,
and those who know her taste and skill in
this class. of work need not be assured OF
her ability to give satisfaction to all her
patrons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Cheap Grocery Emporium will be found a
large and fresh stock Of paints. oils, putty,
glass, hardware, stoves, ETC., all marked
down to the lowest limit.
Base BALL.-The clerk of the weather has
set his face against the national game in
this locality and the boys haven't been able
to have game for several weeks. The
Viguets are anxious to open the season with
a match with the Lees of this town, and
a game will be played by these clubs to-
morrow week, at Cleveland Park.
The Fortier and Lee clubs both met last
Sunday and took steps looking TO the send
ing Of joint delegation to represent Don
aldsonvilie at meeting shortly to be held
in New Orleans for the purpose Of forming
State league. This league is intended to
be composed of clubs from New Orleans,
Algiers, Gretna, Donaldschville, Plaque
mine, Baton Rouge and perhaps Alexandria,
and if the scheme is carried out our town s
team will be made up of the best players Of
tbs Lees and Fortiers, thus affording Il
combination that ought to insure credita-
BILE showing in competition with the other
clubs of the association.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Elegant Feather Busters, cheap, at lug
man 3.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

TAX CoLLEcT1oNs.-Davi Israel, Esq,
chief Deputy Sheriff and Tax Collector for
this parish, visited Baton Rouge last Mon
day and settled with the State Auditor and
and Treasurer for the collections of State
licenses and taxes during the quarter end
:,,e. Ma.ni, 1906 "a folIoxuc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Our highly esteemed friend, Judge H. Fl.
Carver, accompanied by his youngest son,
Master Thos. Carver, passed through town
Wednesday, e., route to Napoieonville, and
did not forget to favor us with IL call. The
Judge is looking we'll and seems to lose
none Of the fire and geniality Of earlier
years. He is the happy father of three up
right, handsome and noble boys, who give
promise of becoming prominent, useful
and universally respected citizens. Hiram
W. Carver, the eldest, is proprietor of the
Claiborne Store, we'll known and popa-
lar establishment in Iberyille parish, and
w. Hampton Carver, the second son, has
embarked in the same line of business at
Elba post-ofice, IN the parish of st. Ian
dry, where he is deputy Postmaster.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

You can get the Singer Improved High
Arm Sewing Machine on easy terms of
s. s. Ingman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

Nothing stale, nothing bad, nothing high
priced at Maurin's Cheap Grocery En-
pOrium
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-17

MT. 8. II. st. Martin, whose recent return
to Ascension was noted in these columns,
has decided to remain with us and embark
in line of business in which be has bad
considerable experience since leaving here.
He has purchased the fixtures and lease of
the Riverside Hotel and is already in charge
of the establishment. The bar-room has
been newly papered and number of other
improvements will shortly be effected with
a view to making the Riverside the most
attractive resort of its character in town
and flrst-class house of entertainment.
Mr.. Samuel Ayraud will continue his con-
nection with the establishment as associate
manager, and we venture to say that the
two Sans will prove as genial and popular
q pair of landlords as the community can
produce. Success to the Riverside and its
new management.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
An AccIIrSPd NDOt.

On the road from Americas to Vienna,
Ga, is enc of the richest lands in the
world. Vegetation grows rich and dank,
while the great wreaths of moss hanging
from the wide spreading oaks look like
bridal wells. This renders all the more
remarkable a spot OF about 100 yards
square, by turn of the road, just three
miles out of Vienna. Upon this spot not
blade of grass has been known to sprOut
in years In its centre stands u giant
oak, which has lost its verdure, and is
now shaken from its roots by the wind.
Ten years ago two little white girls,
the daughters of a farmer, were on their
way one morning to school in Vienna.
They never reached this school room,
which caused no alarm, as the teacher
supposed they had been kept at home.
But when the children failed to return
home at the accustomed hour there was
great alarm. 1t was sunset when the
father returned from his fields, and the
night was intensely dark. with drench-
ing rainfall. Taking lantern to guide
his steps the father proceeded on
the way to Vienna. When he
reached the head of the road flash of the
light fell across pale and liVid face. He
approached and found that it was one of
his ughters-lying dead. A low moan
fell upon his ears. Proceeding to the
spot whence it came, be found his other
daughter bound and gagged, and tied to
the oak tree. She was wild with deli
rum, but enough could be gathered to
Know that a worse crime had preceded
the murder. The girl is still a hopeless
maniac,
The news created Intense excitement.
Men left their fields. vOwlng that until
the perpetrator OF the deed was caught
they would not return To the pillow ham
dies. Circumstances gathered around a
young negro in the neighbOrhoOd until
they grew into conviction, made a fact by
the culprIt's confession. He was taken
to the spot, bound and gagged, and thrown
into blazing fire which had been built
on the scene OF the crime. Since that time
the spot has been deemed to be accursed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
Rough on Rheumatism.

A wonderful electric pit, recently dis
covered three miles from Sharon, Ga, is
etfecting hundreds OF cures from rheuma-
tim. A farmer named Hillman was pros
pecting Tor gold. In little bend OF Bar-
denis creek, where the bank rises abrupt
", Mr.. Hillman observed some strange
discoloration OF the soil. He began dig
ging, and finally desis,ed when he could
discover no metallic deposit.
A negro who was aiding Hillman had
long been afflicted with rheumatism. lie
noticed that whenever he handled the ooZy
clay in the pit that The muscles OF his
hands relaxed, permitting him to use
them with all natural ease. When Hill
man abandoned the pit, disappointed in
his search for gold, his employe left IT. sur
prlsed AZ his freedom from the rheumatism
or years.
The story soon spread, and people be-
gan making Sunday visits 10 the strange
SPOT. Rheumatics resorted thereto and
began to confirm the experience OF Hill
mans servant. j. r. Moore, well-to-do
farmer, who for years had been unable to
use his hands. alter burying them twice
in the soft mud OF the plt iOund them
fully restored 10 usefu lness. we'll.
known white lady from warren county ,
who was badly drawn up. visited the pit
and walked away. declaring berset
cufed. Charles galloway (c0loredl WHO
for ten years walked on cruicHrs, after
one Visit ~ the spot left his CTutches be-
hind MIN ana walked home.
The most NOnderiul cure related u that
Of col0red house servant Of Gen, Heart.
This woman was "a perfect Nfeck from
rbeumstism. yearag0 tbe went 10 bed
and slnce has had - be waited mon hAe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
DRESsGOODS

/ VIII offer Special Bargains during this
week in Imported NOVelt es aud Combination
suite. Large Invoice OF FRENCH CASH
MERES in all COlors and Black at &c; worth
soc.
The following reduction in silk Warp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15

child. When the virtues of the pit were
first mooted, her friends concluded To try
1t. The woman was carried on her bed 10
the spot, where she was rubbed over with
the mud twice. The result was that the
woman who had thus been carried to the
spot took up her bed and walked home.
The spot is in dense thicket, rendered
almost impenetrable by laurel growth.
Hundreds of people are resorting thither,
as matter of curiosity. The water flows
in sufficiently to keep the clay in waxy
condition. By applying this clay TO the
parts afflicted 1t wields some kind OF intiu-
ence which affords relief. The only theory
advanced is that the mud must be charged
with electricity sufficient to effect the
cures mentioned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15

Populaton-White %, 72O; blacks, 1911.
Total 4l.S3l.
Annual ratio per 1000 for week-W Whites,
36.5: blacks, $50.
J. T. MCFARLAND NJ. D..
Health Officer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
"Rnnph ON PiIes,I

Why suffer Piles? Immediate relief and
complete cure guaranteed. AS for Trough
on Piles" Sure cure for itching, protrud-
ing, bleeding, or any form of Piles. soc.
AT druggists or mailed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
Urn WonOe.
GRAY e O'BR1EN.

The stirring sentences of last weeks utteranCe have
doubtless aroused ardent antcpatons what Gray Bren
propose do during the coming week But mark words
impress your memory the promise of power that
never known to fail. Be your ancpaons what they nav
in this Grand Slaughter Sale Place prominently the tab
lets of your memory the important fact that the hour for I'M
loading has arrived and Monday morning herads the ami
versary of GrayS Annual Cut in Prices to apply the
and in such decided way force the goods off the
counters No mncng matters half measures hesitat
ing efforts but positive and apparent reduction. We have
thrown in the drag and brought the surface of the stag
nan waters of trade goods that living woman ever
sold at prices at which they be obtained from
Black and Mourning Goods speciality, and dur
ing the long history of house have made such sen-
Gus exertions to cap the climax Of excellence and brief
examination will afford convincing proof that never did we
meet with such boundless success
CERTAIN SHAMS--W Whoever has not been in some way
fooled and cheated by unprincped dealers has had better
luck than people In fact the best witnesses the value
of given article the base limitations which seek share
its without possessing fraction of its merits Every
streak of sunshine creates shadow and behind every truth
crouches its corresponding e but the public have learned
that the mitaors of Our System of Low Prices are sham
and deceit Do not be msed by any statements Look well
into the matter before buying and call at store examine
goods and prices and that you will have
to rejoice in the fact that you did To make plain repre-
sentaOn Of the inducements put forward this week the
word BARGAINS.
GRA Y & O7BRIEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15

lo',uu GODDESS Of Liberty stands on Bed.
iny'. I'iahu' glorious 10 the sunshine. bu /
Nh. .Dlr az night As no prDyislon has
be, naue TOR Lighting her torch. she IL
sse,,.s Illuminating the world" She
Er.r,e -, - cast q foprnaehful look a. tnG
urd.. 'sh Who sailed for Hafre on rat
lff-i 70 rays 81 iig3t fell from Der up.
49, ~ hand upon the wake Of their
' Ass i0fcpllghf hhs nni vet been
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
SKINNY Men.

Wells Health Remover" restores
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
HE:NRIE'TT TAS,

Quality A 9jc; formerly 81 49,. Quality q
81 20: formerly 81 80. Quality g 81 65 form
erly 81 81. Quality 50; formerly 50 8s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15

RECAPIrUL ALTON
Deaths in citY--Whites. 10; blacks and COL
Ored. 10; total. 81. Exclusive of still births
Blacks and colored, J.
SUMMARY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-15
Carpets, Carpets.

Made and Laid at the Shortest Notice.
% pieces Tapestry Brussels at Soc.
2j pieces Tapestry Brussels at soc.
40 pieces Tapestry Brussels at 90c.
50 pieces Ingram Carpets, ranging in prices
from BE 10 81 per yard.
Extra quality S-plys at 81 laid and made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
hnYIGE I'D muTHEks.

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feh-2s-m-w-s N 1.y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS TUESDAY, OCTOBER g. 1885,
The Standard of Everyday Art.

There have been many advances in art IL
the last few years. due, think, to the in
crease of teachers The numerous branches
which have been developed have been of no
advantage TO the artist. from an educational
point of view, but they have raised the stan
dard of everyday art. The eye Of the peopas
has been taught, and they demand better
work in every way. You do not see around
you now the crude workmanship, in even the
trades, which was seen twenty years ago.
Now, if piece of furniture is not good art
design it will not be sold, nor will paper be
allowed on the walls or carpets on the floor
unless the work is what would have bee
framed fifty years ago. R. Meeker N
Globe Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

@Alfred," you say you have no ambition
for professional life, that politics are dis
tasteful to you, you dislike the stage, and
music bores you, that You never read, and IT
wearies you to carry on conversation yor'
have no head FOR business, and no taste for
athletic sports, and you don't like to thin
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propriate, oongeniai occupation for You. Oh,
most fortunate young man, Blessed Sy oil
the god, that reign over our social life. &c
into Society" Alfred, go into Society,
you're born ornament for it. -Bur,!ette in
BROOKLYN Eagle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
What is 1t? And What it Is.

Papilion (Clarke's extract of tlax) Skin
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fits TO mankind, was discovered by accid-
ent- The proprietor. engaged in the pre-
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time noticed the effect of working in the
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ent any cutaneous eruptions, warts. blem.
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fact and priceless boon To the human
race. From giving away few bottles,
the demand has increased until the sale
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coo bottles. Large bottles only 81. For
sale bv II. ii. DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

The greatest foe of America people is
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

The restoration to health of our child
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n. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

A cold in the head is one of the best
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syrup Is decidedly tie best remedy to
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

Nav Sn,E. Oct 96 The 'rrihne's
Washington dispatch alleges that though
rilrvnssers fn, Gen Grants book are ex
Guided from tn" department, those selIu. li,.
boob entitled Gen Ler and his Campaig,.s'
hr., freely admitted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

Three vessels that sailed from Buenos
Ayres for Savannah on the same day safe
nothing of each other during the entire
voyage until they entered the mouth of
the Savannah river within few hours of
each other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

Mamma, You read the other day that "a
tiger died of eating sawdust,r
YES, dear, He swallowed it with his food
SawdGst YVES thrown into his cage TO keep 1t
clean"
Mamma Is there any likelihood of my doh
dying: shes gone and caten herself ,u,s
full Of sawdrst. '-lhiladeip hia Call,
Harriet Bee''h-r Stowe has turned her i5sb
year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26
HOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE


BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
limitations and counterfeits have again
appeared Be sure that the word
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sts asnt!Se ,sithptit II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

A hotel on the Isle of Wight, much
frequcnted by clergymcn, is kept by H
man appropriately named Saint. The
liquors in the establishment are unusually
bal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-26

Lord Lonsdale is the first Englishman
%: prominence who has spent week in
New York without enjoying club hospi-
lalIiN. IL