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Girls who Are Chasins a chimsra.

American girls studying singing in the city
Of Milan alone, all with the hope Of becoming
prime donne and rivaling Patti Paris is not
behind in its quota of the like. London has
some dozens, and Germany is full of them.
Now, if any one will count up how many
true voices he has met in his own immediate
circle and will take percentage based on
that experience and the number of adolescent
females at present existing in the United
States of America he may form some idea of
how many of these deluded girls are chasing
chimera, and that at a cost not to be
counted in dollars.-Exchange.
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Sam Jones, Reform

Sam Jones looks tired ard i'll His swear
ing of on tobacco is u:MlouDtedly telling ON
him, and it seems to be ar interesting scientific
and religious fact that the physical annoy
ances that follow such reform cannot be
removed by prayer. However, Chicago
never fails in any reform work, and Mr..
Jones will stick it out Chicago Times
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
A Clear case Of Love and Law,

Clear Case OF Love ana LAW
He-It was natural, you know, that I
should be attracted to you.
She tshyly)-1ndeedt Whys
He-Wen, you know, yoSr brother studied
law in the same office with me and we were
lie bazs
She-But what has that to do will, me-
He-Why, don't you see, / looked upon him
as q brother in law!
she-f blushingly)-Oh see.
He-Yes, a brother in law de jure, as it
were: Now I propose that he shall be a
brother-in-law-de facto as well.
Then he slipped the engagement ring on
her finger and their heads came close to-
gether and the parian cupid on the mantel
looked as il he was about to clap his wings
and crow.-Boston Courier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
CAS- " YouNa.

Casey Young, Of Memphis, Tenn, is the
secretary of the Pan Electric company He
declared before the congressional committee
that the Bell Telephone company controls
the newspaper press of the nation and all
congress, too. That, he says, is the reason
why so many papers are bounding certain
high officials so peristently and demanding
their resignation. He says these journals
are well paid for their services
Casey Young is a shrewd. determined
man. He is a lawyer aud Democrat and
has been member of four congresses He
is not in at present, however.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

TONIGHT.

Bend low, o dnsky nighti
And give my spirit rest. Hold me- to yUur
deep breast
And put old cares to fight
Give back the lost delight
That once my soul possessed when love was
lovelest-
Bend low, O dusky night
Enfold me in. your arms
The sole embrace crave, until the embracing
grave
Shield me from lies alarms.
dare your mbtlest charms,
Your deepest spell brave, O strong to slay
or save!
Enfold me IN your armsi
Louise Chandler Moulton,
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Caleb W. West, of Kentucky, who was re-
Gently nominated by the president to be
governor of Utah territory, lives in that
provincial little town, Cynthiana, where
James G. Blaine once taught school At the
breaking cut Of the war Mr.. West joined the
company of fighting Joe Desha, who in after
years became one of the Confederate leaders.
After years fighting with Desha, West
joined the army of Gen. John Morgan, and
was one of his staff when that chieftain sur
rendered at Greenville. AT the close Of the
war he prepared himself for the law, and has
risen to the dignity of judge, which posi-
ton he occupied at the time Of his appoint
in his district he had ambitions to come to
congress, but declined the honor in favor Of
his friend, Col Breckenridge. Judge West
is q handsome fellow, 9 typical Kentuckian,
and no better judge Of horses ever graced the
sacred soil of the ozark and Bloody Grounds
West is gentleman of considerable ability
and polish It is claimed for him BY his
friends that he has the proper metal to deal
with the Mormons, and win make as good q
governor as his predecessor. Eli Murray.
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NUMBER So.
TERRESTRIAL HEAT.
AN ENGLISH SCIENTIST TELLS HOW
IT MAY BE UTILIZED.
III. Earth Likely to Go the Frisid Way Of
tbs Moon-Boring for Hot water-Heat
Constantly ON Tap in Every Household
A Great scheme Suggested.

Constantly ON Tap In Every HOuseh0ls-
A Great Scheme Suggested.
GeoloRists and astronomers inform Us that
this earth upon which we live, move, and
have being is in transition state. A few
million years ago, more or less, 1t was 4au
sglow,n as some Of the heavenly bodies arc
presumed to be at present After time y
began to cool down till the temperature al
lowed salamanders and similar creatures to
exist on its surface. Finally the fires got 50
low both In situation and degree Of intensity
that ordinary animals, including man, could
live very comfortably upon it Recently
they began to feel uncomfortable on account
Of lack Of sufficient heat According to tho
theory of these very wise men, the future j.
not very promising in respect to temperature.
They state that the earth, which was once a.
warm as the sun, viii eventually, If not
sooner, !" become as cold as the moon, which Is
declared to be played-out planet, destitute
of heat and probably without water or even
air. Some state that It IS simply compact
mass Of ashes, good for nothing except to rer
fleet the light of the sun.
This earth is gradually cooling down. It
is pretty cool in some places now, especially
on the tops Of high mountains and in the ri
gions visited by Arctic explorers The in-
terror, however, the scientists state, is still q
molten mass capable OF affording sufficient
heat to all the creatures that live on the SUR
face OF it. They live ON a burned crust Of
variable thickness. In some places, Us in tho
vicinity Of volcanoes, it is quite thin, and
people derive considerable benefit from tho
fires that rage beneath them. In other places,
however, the crust is so thick that the people
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

IVVAos "u10oeNOS
breaches. His col
lectiolls are liberal,
and there cannot
be seen a ragged or
u,ltidy negro in the
rongrega alton.
Their clothes, the
wonen's, outvie the
peacock for splen-
dor Of color and
sickness. The men
strut in broad
cloths and white
vests, and white
neck ties There is
really no reason
why they should
not be well dressed
These Richmond
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
Novel Sight at the Docks.

One of the novel sights seen about the
docks on recent morning, observes Jack
sonville, Fla, paper, was a schooner dis
charging part Of its cargo here, which con-
sisted Of orange crate material manufactured
in Baltimore out of Florida yellow pine,
which had been shipped from Jacksonville
previously in Chicago Herald.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
School children over i'm Russia,

According to Moscow paper, only twenty
one per cent. of the children attending school
in Russia are girls. The proportion varies
with the religion, being greatest among Pro
testants, 454 per cent. next among Jews,
81 per cent; next among Roman Catholics,
14.4 per cent; and lowest among Greek
Catholics, 1913 per cent-Exchange.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
To BE Dreaded More Than Wolves.

Wild dogs are doing much damage near the
head of Wind river, Washington territory.
They seem to be cross between the cur and
the bulldog, and are very fierce, powerful
and intelligent A recent exploit was to
chase man and his team three miles. They
have increased largely in numbers in two
years.-Chicago Herald.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
curiosities Seen in Siam.

! In Siam the cats have their tails banged
and are dyed bright yellow; the forests
abound with pink and white albino monkeys;
python and boa attain to gigantic pro-
portions, and tho people arc singularly tenn
perate -Boston Budget.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
Safes Guarded by Electricity.

Small iron safes for jewelry and other valu-
ables are said no. to be made so that secret
charge Of electricity prevents burglars from
either carrying them off or from breaking the
current.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
Real Estate In West Australia.

There has been real estate boom in West
Australia within the last six months. Land
has increased 100 per cent. in value all round.
Upward of $3.50, 600 has been sent to Sydney
in the last month for Chicago
Herald
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
Coon. for the New Yes:< Market.

Coons for the Now Yex;k Market.
A coonery has been established in Etic.a-
vile, in Orange county, N J. The business
will consist in breeding and raising eoons for
tho markets OF New York city.-Chicaso.
Journal
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
No c.uso for Bein9 Alarmed.

NO C8U40 XUf Being 7AI8FneUs
Downtown grocerymen are complaining
that tralnps are eating their apples. We
lon't see why they should b alarmed. Ar-
pies are not injurious to tra;nm.-Phila-
.slphia Cell.
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Tom corwln.s Ready Kepartee.

John G. Calhoun once pointed to- drove OF
mules just from Ohio, and said to Corwin:
There go some Of your constituents /" Eyes, n
said Tom, gravely, they are going down
south to teach school. n-Louisville Courier
Journal
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The Secretary of the Pau Electric Tele.
phone Company.

phone Company.
The Pan Electric Telephone company In
-vestigation threatens to become as celebrated
a case as the Credit Mobilier scandal Our
readers may not have followed the investiga-
ton as it drags through the hands of CON
gressional committee. The facts, as far as
outsiders can get at them. are these: There is
a powerful organization called the Bell Tele-
phone company. It has the telephone bust
ness of the United States largely in its control.
Opposed to it is the Pan Electric company,
ostens: bly, at the head Of which are DR.. ].
Rogers and his son. Members Of congress
and even of the cabinet have stock in the
Pan Electric company, and are accused Of
using the influence Of their official position to
forward the interests Of the company. It is
war to the knife between the Bell and the
Pan Electric concerns, and they have law
suits pending in the United States courts to
determine the patent rights Of each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

despisc man who viii kick dog, or lash
horse, q shoot meadow layk-sAual:lers
n Chicago Journal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
Whx BE Gained Down So Quickly.

NJ. Tommy and Nile. Lii are playing to-
gether in TIE Champs Elysees A quarrel oc-
ours, and tho little girl gives her companion
box on the ear. Tommy is furious, doubles
up his fist, and then >calrns down suddenly.
you know" he said, in a tone of scorn, chat
if don't strike you back it's because you are
only womant'-Paris Figaro.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

Thera were more miles Of railroads laid -
Missouri last year than in any other statA
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
MILLINERY.

MFRS. Nj. BLUM. Milliner. Mississippi street,
XX1 between Lessard and st. Patrick. Latest
styles of Bonnets, Hats, French Flowers. ETC.;
also. all kinds of Ladies UnderWare.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
e0e NHH0Solue, my quar-
and octoroons, Jasper

service at watering places and seashore re-
sorts during the season. They get high wages,
and they are besides the most inveterate
beggars in America. The half worn or even
new, handsome garment, which they cannot
beg away from the nckless watering place
sojourner, the dollar or half dollar which
they can't coax out Of him, isn't worth hay
ing. They ought to be well dressed, bother
them.
Jasper, himself, appears Respondent in
fine black broadcloth, with gold shirt
studs and white necktie, and watch
chain. He is three-quarters black, and
nearly 10 years old now. He is tolerably
well informed in books, but uses the negro
dialect persistently In his talk. This is q
PECULIARLY Of most negroes in the south.
Many of them can read and write well ex-
cellent English, in fact. But they associate
only with their own raoe away from school.
Hearing only the negro dialect in ordinary
conversation. it is difficult to see how they
can ever learn correct English under such
conditions
Jasper still adheres to his doctrine that the
sun do move. He plants the statement on
the Bible and stakes his last hope Of salvation
upon it White perspnsx strangers in Rich
mond, frequently 60 10 his church. 1t is one
Of the lions OF the city. Among these
stranger visitors soma 10 SINCE were Mr.
IND nd Via Moncue D@5nssa D.G~
gives an amusing account Of the sermon
The preacher was evidently fattered by the
presence of his distinguished auditors, and
yet was struggling not to appear SO. He
went out of his way to administer sounding
whacks to learned people who do not be-
lieve the word of God
He never fails to do this, for among his
own congregation are some black sheep, at
least yellow sheep, who refuse to admit that
''the sun do move" They say they only go
to church "for style, like white folk. Says
Jasper:
s'There is some folks heah that is not heah
for the love Of God, but jes' to catch up
somethm' to carry away and laR att
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE.

Il the Market House, is suppiied with fine
assortment Of type and turns out all kinds of
plain and fancy Job work in best style a. New
Orleans prices. No better and cheaper work is
done anywhere in the State.
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LIQUOR AND BILLIARD SALOONS.

VvHE PLACE. Gus. Israel, manager, Corne,
Il Lesserd and Mississippi streets. Billiards
Lager Beer. Best Wines and Liquors. Fine
Cigars, etc.
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BARRIER SHOPS.

ROGGE l. LANGBECKER, City Barber Shop,
Hotel. Shaving, ahampooning Hair-cutting
Dyeing of Hair or Whiskers, etc, in the best
style. at popular prices. Respectfully solicit
the patronage of the public.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYORS.

Wl. veyor-parish Surveyor of Ascension.
Will attend promptly to work in all branches
of his profession, such as surveying. mapping.
leveling for canals, bridges. rice fumes, estlma-
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UNDERTAKERS, Etc.

y E. LEE Livery, Sale and Feed Stables.
H. Undertaking Establishment and Black
smith Shop. Mississippi street. between Les
sard and st. Patrick streets. Every depart
ment completes: facilities unsurpassed; prices
satisfactory. v. Maurin, proprietor.
GCHONBERG'S Undertaker's Establishment,
takapas streets. All kinds of burial cases. from
the pine cottin to the metallic OF rosewood cas-
ket.
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DoNALDsoNvlLLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. Etc.

~ KLINE. corner Crescent Place and Hou-
~. mas street, dealer in Dry Goods, Notions,
Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Corn.
Oats and Bran,
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NEwsDEALEls AND srATIoNER.

g 8. INGMAN. successor to W. G. Wilkinson,
6s corner Mississippi and Lessard streets. di-
agonally opposite the post-otfice. News and il
Illustrated papers. Books, Stationery. Pens. Ink.
Base Ball Supplies, Toys, Smoking Material
and Fancy Articles in great variety.
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TINSMITH.

pAUL WUTKE, Tinsmith, Port Barrow, La.
l. Roofing, guttering stovepiping. repairing
and all work pertaining to the timers trade.
Address p. @. Box IA. Donaldsonville. LIZ.
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ATTORNEYS ATLAW,

LOUISE AND SIGN PAINTING.
~ INGRY, THE PAINTER. shop at Cheap
Railroad Avenue. House, Sign and Ornamental
Painting in all their branches. Best work at
lowest prices.
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w. Groceries. Provisions, Plantation and
Steamboat Supplies, Canned Goods. Wines,
Liquors, Bottled Beer, Ale, ETC., Dry Goods
and Notions, corner of Mississippi and Cheti-
maches streets, opposite River Ferry.
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BLAcKssI1rHs & wHEELwRIGHTs.

~ T. SCHUYLER, Blacksmith, Wheelwright.
IL Horse Sheer, Carriage. Wagon and Cart
maker and repairer, Railroad Avenue, between
Mississippi and Iherville streets.
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HOTELS AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

DOBERT E. LEE HOTEL. Crescent Place,
~ opposite the steamboat landing. the most
convenient location in town. First-class &C.
Communications at reasonable rates Elegant
bar, billiard and pool room attached. J. J. La
fargue, Proprietor.
UIVERSIDE HOTEL AND BARROOM,
IL Mississippi street. First-rate accommo-
dalton and reasonable prices. Finest Wines,
Liquors and Cigars. A. J. Bethancourt Pro-
prietor; Sam Ayrand, Manager.
NTTY HOTEL, P. Lefevre, Proprietor, Rail-
~ road Avenue. corner Iberville street. Bar
supplied with best Liquors.
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BERNARD LEMANN & BROTHER. dealers
ID in Western Produce, fancy and staple Gro
ceries. Liquors, Hardware, Iron. Paints, Oils.
Furniture, Crockery. Wall Paper and House
Furnishing Goods. Missi. sippi street. corner
Crescent Place.
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NHEAP JOHNS BARGAIN HOU Sc. Dry
~ Goods, Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps.
Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glassware, Iinware,
Groceries and General Merchandise Railroad
Avenue, neax the depot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-02
superstitiOus Signs.

If on going out Of the house you
forget something you must under no
circumstances turn back if you can
possibly avoid it; if you do you must
at any late sit down moment before
going out again.
If the first person you meet is an
old woman, it is a sign of coming
misfortune while, on the contrary, a
funeral procession denotes good for
tune.
Pigs to your left bring good luck. to
your right the opposite to avert which,
grasp something made of steel and the
spell will be broken.
If on setting out on a journey you
meet SOW With pigs your enterprise
will be sure to be successful.
To meet two magpies portend mar
riage three, a successful journey ;
four, unexpected good news.
To see one magpie and then more
is unlucky to kill one of these birds
is irretrievable misfortune. 1t is also
unlucky to kill a swallow.
If your left hand itches you will
take in money if the right, you will
pay it out.
A ringing in the right ear means
that someone is speaking we'll of you ;
in the left, you may be sure that evil
tongues are busy with you.
If your right eye itches you will see
some beautiful sight; if the left, you
will have cause to shed teBrs.
If your nose itches you will hear
some news or-will fall into the mire.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-02
wasAlngton,s birthplace.

There is scarce sign now OF the
house in which Washington was born,
on the lower Rappahannock, nor any
more of the other houses where he
passed his boyhood, over against Fred
ericksburg, and in landscape which
must have been known to our soldiers
who fought at Chancellorville. Both
these houses were of the old Virginia
stamp-big, roomy piles OF lumber,
with long, sloping pent roof in the
rear, and two huge chimneys slapped
against the exterior walls at either
end 1t was at the home in Stafford
County must have happen9d-if it ev-
er happened-that episode of the cher
ry tree and it was there, too, happen
ed (after his fathers death) that other
better authenticated incident of the
boys subjugation of a young thorough
bred colt which nobody could master !;
and yet this intrepid lad, known as
George Washington, and known for
many athletic feats even as boy, did
master the brute, and so enrage him
by the mastership that the poor ami
NAL, in frenzy of protesting plunges,
died under the very seat Of the boy
master. This martyr to young Wash
ington's iron resolve was a great pet
of his mothers, under whose special
guidance the fatherless lad had now
come and there may have been a
bone to pick between them regarding
the cold but never, then or thereafter,
any real breach in their mutual regard
or love.-DonaId G. Mitchell in Amer
ican Agriculturist for Decewber.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-02
Blaine Snubs Edmuntls.

The funeral of Mr.. Arthur was one
of the most imposing ever seen in New
York city. There was a heterogene-
GUS mass OF political elements present
President Cleveland went arm in arm
with r. B Hayes. Half breed and
Stalwart Republican leaders and Dem
ocrats assembled together. An un.
pleasant incident occurred at Mr.. Ar
thurs residence, which will attract
wide attention. Mr.. Blaine, on his
way to where the body lay, paused fol-
moment at the library door, near to
Senator Edmunds.
"There is hardly any use to intro
duce you two gentlemen" exclaimed
Col. McMichael, the master of cere
monies.
The Vermont Senator advanced
in his genial way with extended
hand.
30, no." he said.
40, no; not at ALL" remarked Mr.
Blaine, turning his back and walking
rapidly away. Those who saw the in
cident were greatly surprised
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-02
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED.
why Blaine Declined so Shake
Hands with Edmunds.

Erroneous reports being in circula-
tion in regard to scene between Mr.,
Blaine and Senator Edmunds, it is
proper that the facts be accurately
stated. On Saturday afternoon Mr.
Blaine paid visit to the house of ex-
President Arthur, and, as he entered
the parlor, Senator Edmunds came
forward with great apparent cordiality,
extending his hand and saying
"How do you do, Mr., BlaineH" Mr..
Blaine stood there with hands holding
his hat in front Of him, in the posi-
ton familiar to all who have met him,
and made no response, simply looking
at Mr. Edmunds in the eye. Seeing
some embarrassment, Clayton Nc
Michael said "You know the Sena-
tor. Mr.. Blaine2' Mr.. Blaine re-
mained perfectly silent, and Mr.. Ed
munds at length, apparently COM
pretending the situation, retreated to
the sofa from which he had risen
A few minutes later Mr.. Blaine ex-
pressed to Mr.. McMichael and Mr..
Miller has since regret that an act i'm
peratively demanded from him should
occur in the house OF mourning. He
made no explanation of his motive,
but the presumption is that he was
not anxious to shake hands on Mon
day with a man who had gratuitously
slandered him on Saturday, The
marvel is that Mr.. Edmunds made the
approach. 1t was on Saturday that
Mr.. Edmunds letter was published by
his friends, and apparently with his ap-
proval, distinctly intimating his be-
lief that Mr.. Blaine was a dishonest
man.-N Y Tribune.