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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The ErE.-It is simply wonderful, the
reputation 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. s. Ingman, Don
aldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26
Auctionzl Auction /

Unrestricted sale by public auction every
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from IL A.
n. to P. NJ, beginning Saturday, July 10.
at CHEAPToHY's, corner of Railroad Ave
nue. and Mississippi street. Goods of all
kinds will be knocked down regardless Of
cost, as room must be had for new stock.
David Israel and A. d. Vega, auctioneers.
CoFIxLD Posi- oFFIcE.-Through the joint
efforts of Congressman Gay and our enter
prising young friend and fellow citizen.
VIM. H. Davis, Esq, a new post Office has
been established at Point Houmas, in this
parish, under the title of Cofield post-office
in honor Of the well known gentleman who
owns the Point Hohmas plantation, and
Mr.. Davis has been appointed Postmaster.
The appointment was made by the Post
master General on the It'll inst, and Mr..
Davis executed bis bond for $500 on the
nth, with Messrs. j. G.. Eofeld and: j. w.
Bailey az sureties. The bond was prompt
" completed and returned aud commission
issued on the 18th inst, but Mr. Davis will
not open the ofice until Thursday next, the
LIST of July, as that will be the beginning
of quarter. The Cofeld Office will only re-
ceiye and dispatch its mails through the
we have no doubt direct connection will
also be shortly established with Donaldson
Vile. - ~5$
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Married..

NELSON REDDIX.-At Ashland. Ascension
parish. La, on Thursday, June q. by Rev. Eu-
REEDIx, both residents of this parish.
The bride is a sister of Messrs. Ben. j. and
Jos. Reddix. well known teachers in the public
schools Of this parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The editor of the CHIEF feels highly COM
plimented by receipt of notification that he
has been elected an honorary member of
the Smoke Bend Dramatic Club, an organ
ization with which it is an honor to be in
any way connected. We express sincere
thanks to the members for this evidence of
their esteem and friendship, and shall en-
deavor to show our appreciation by doing
whatever may lie in ont powsr, Individually
and editoriaily, to advance the interests of
their excellent club, 49,. 49, z., -.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The attention of planters and other
owners Of machinery is called to the card
OF Mr.. ". E. Sturke, an experienced and
competent engineer and machinist, who is
prepared to execute in sfrst-claas manner
and At reasonable rates all contrasts for
putting up or repairing mills, boilers, en-
eines or other machinery. He can furnish
unexceptionable references as to character
and capacity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26
Evidence Of Merit

Evidence of Merit.
Attention is called to the following testi-
monial from a well-known Ascension sugar
planter:
DONALDsONvILLE, La, June 8. 1888.
Having used Fl. E. Rowe's Fire and Water
Proof Paint on my sugar-house last year. it has
proven to be perfect. have saved the expense
to have during all the season Of grinding. l
recommend the paint to all planters and prop
erty holders.
This paint is the best known covering for
roofs, whether of tin, iron or shingles. 1t
is absolutely fire and waterproof. Prompt
attention to all orders given by
PAUL H. GRE,
Local Agent. Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The latest sensation in hotel circles is
the first class Sunday dinner at the River
side Hotel for 26 cents. - :.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The Police Jury of this parish will meet
on Monday, July 5, as a Board Of Review
to begin revision of the assessment rolls
for the current year. The next regular
session of the Jury for the transaction of
general business will be held on the second
Wednesday of July, the 14th proximo.
Any one having set or part of the set
of Audubon's works to dispose of can do so
by addressing S. s. IsaMAN, Donaldson
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Owing to tire illness of Judge Dunel's
wife no sessions of the District Court have
been held in st. James parish this week,
and by direction of the Judge Sheriff Bour-
geois Adjourned the tribunal until next
Monday. The preliminary examination of
the young men charged with the murder
and robbery Of the Chinese butcher on the
Deloany plantation has been assigned for
that day,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The river having fallen 50 that the sup
ply of water flowing through the fumes is
insufficient to properly irrigate the rice
fields, number of our rice planters have
started their steam pumps $3.50.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

A fine Sunday dinner, second to none, at
the Riverside Hotel, for Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The music of the Independent Brass Band
suliyened tie intermissions and added no
little TO the interest and enjoyment afforded
by the entertainment. Refreshments of
lixht order we're dispensed in the lower hall
to those who choss to partake. We have
not ascertaiped the exact financial result of
the entertainment. but notwithstanding
considerable expense incurred for Co.'S
tunes, ETC.. sope $50 Or $40 we're turned
into the treasury of Phoenix Fire Company,
for whose benefit the Donaldsonvilie ORA
matte Club generously consented to give
their admirable performance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

A rotary pump and sixty feet of suction
pipe, an engine and new rice thresher ars
offered for sale at bargain. See ADVERTISE
ment headed For sale cheap" 4.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26
LOCAL JoTTINGs.
utterick's Patterns at Ingman's.

Carload Of Straight Roller Patent Flour
offered at rock bottom prices, at Mauriu's
Cheap Grocery Emporium. -
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LIST OF LETTERS
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Issued by the Clerk and Recorder Of Ascension
Since Our Last Report.
Samuel Williams and Miss Eva Burns.
Willis Woods and Miss Harriet Hensley.
Ambrose Garrison and Miss Louisa Smith.
David Webb and Miss Laura Weekly.
Frank Ulmar and Miss Isabella Chapman.
George Nelson to Miss Delete Reddix.
Reef Carter to Miss Mary Joseph.
Oscar Carter to Miss Creasy Jehnson.
John MAGE to Miss lucy johnson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

We congratulate our handsome friend,
Robt. Ooquille, Esq, Of Smoke Bend, upon
the enlargement of his interesting family
by the advent of a baby boy whose birth
day anniversaries will date from Thursday
last We hope he will live to celebrate a
hundred of them and prove worthy son of
his estfmable parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Sunday at the riverside Hotel, for 20 cents.
Projected IMPROvRMENTs.-H reports
prove true, at least three large and hand
some new buildings are soon to be erected
in this town. Messrs. Jos. Gondran's sons
are making arrangements to build large
Avenue and 5berville street, adjoining Mr..
F: P. Schulz 3 shop; Mrs. E. Vom Hofe
proposes to ptt up tine two-story hotel
building on the Ute of the Riverside Hotel,
and Mr.. G. Kline will shortly begin the ereo-
ton of a fine building on Iberville street,
between Houmas and Railroad Avenue, to
be leased 10 the Ascension Branch of the
Sugar Planters Association of Louisiana.
Who dare say there are no signs of progress
in Donaldsonville?
Maurin's enlarged Cheap Grocery Empo-
rum is packed with splendid bargains in
every department. They need to be seen to
be properly appreciated. ..
Courthouse, Wednesday evening, in re-
Spouse to the call for meeting to form an
educational association for this parish, but
effected temporary organization by choos-
ing E. n. Pugh, Esq, President, and Mr..
G. A. Gondran Secretary. After consid-
cradle discussion it was decided to hold a
second meeting at Phoenix Hall on the 18th
of July, at II NJ, when much larger at
tendance can presumably be secured and a
permanent organization accomplished that
will be more comprehensive and represen-
tative in character. The Secretary was di-
rected to correspond with the Secretary of
the Louisiana Educational Society and So
licit information that will be of advantage
in putting the Ascension branch association
on proper basis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

LA FAUssE AaNHs.-A large audience as
sembled at Phoenix Hall last Sun day even
ing to witness the representation by the
Donaidsonville Dramatic Club of the
French comedy in three acts entitled La
Fdusse agnes. The performance was every
thing that could be desired, and all the la
dies and gentlemen who composed the dra-
mats pessone merit praise for the correct,
natural and spirited manner in which they
sustained their respective characters. Fol-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Large lot of ice cresm fFeezers of all
kinds and sizes-old, plain style, .qto4at-
ic, Peerless, etc.-at Maurins Cheap Gro
Gerry Emporium. Also spoons, favoring
extracts and all necessary ingredients for
ice cream. Prices the lowest.
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r. O. Landry.

/ Total, ............151 Total, .l35
Braud. - . -
Referee--John A. Blouin.
Scorer. g. Comeaux.
These clubs are to meet again at Cleve-
land Park on the. 4th of July, on which
occasion the Ascension team hopes to re-
trive the defeat suffered at the hands of its
younger rival.
At a meeting held at Hook and Ladder
Hall, last Wednesday evening, an organizes
ton of the Donaldsonville Gun Club was
effected by the election of the following Of
ticers:
Jno. T. Nolan, President.
+. p. Schiller, Vice President.
John Solo5ano; Secretary and Treasurer:
zane, committee on constitution and by laws.
The club is to meet again next Friday
evening to receive the. report of the COM
mittee on constitution and bylaws.
The first practice of the organization
took place last Sunday and the score was 40
poor we don't blame the scorer for losing
it, whether accidentally or on purpose.
Wednesday evening the shooting members
made q second trial at the clay birds and
made the subjeined scores out Of possible
twenty:
Desire Landry. - Jno. Solo1ano, .. !. :. Is
D. Variant, .........s A. Dayries. ....... 13
+. +. Bchuler, .-.-..7 J. T. Nolan IL
Pierre Blanc. ........1
They will shoot again tomorrow and ex-
pectt make d much better score than the
foregoing.
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1no. T. Nolan. President.
n n GY.k-1.- w.:

4 They will shoot again Tomorrow and OK.
pect to make much better score than the
foregoing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

The friends Of Miss Eva Greenwood, the
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J..
Greenwood of the Dugas plantation, will
be glad to hear that she is recovering from
severe relapse of the measles. Mrs
Greenwood has also been quite unwell, but
is improving.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26
HAMPTON. STORE
SKIFF FERRY.

FTlHIS FERRY is now organized and fully
table crossing Of passengers in any number.
Persons travelling on the Mississippi Valley
railway will find this ferry particularly conve-
nient for making connection with all trains at
Burnside Station. Is the landing place on tie
left bank is directly opposite that point. Right
bank landing. Hampton Store. Cofield's Point
Houmas plantation. w. H. DAVIS,
Ferry lessee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Mr.. Oscar Gentil apd family moved
across the river this week and took posses
sion Of farm recently purchased by Mr..
Gentil and located about Fnile above
Darrowville. While We regret to note the
departure of our esteemed young friend and
his family from Donaldeonyille, We are
glad they have gone no further away, and
sincerely trust they viii enjoy health, pros
perity and Happiness u their new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Visitors from the country should not for
get that q first class dinner can be had on
Sunday at the Riverside Hotel, for 25 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wild and Mr.. a

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wild and Nj. and
Mrs. s. 0oette, IT., were Summoned ,te
New Orleans this weektovisit what va,
feared would be the death bed of the re-
spected motherof Mr.. Wild and Mrs. Goette
After approaching very. near to the en-
trance of the Valley of the Shadow OF
Death, the lady again rallied and while her
condition il still very serious there is mucl,
ground upon which to base a.shope Of hez
ultimate recovery. Mrs. Goette and Mrs.
Louis Wild remained in the city, but ,tleir
husbands have returned home.
Yon eantget the Singer Improved High
Arm Sewing Machine on easy terms Of
s. s. Ingman.
Asthe weather grows warmer Or should
We say hotter?-the annual migration Of
summer tourists begins. Among those who
have already gone are Messrs Jacob and
Meyer Lemann, the latter accompanied by
his wife; Mr.. Arthur jacobs Of Stella plan
tation; Mr.. j. p. Kock, Mrs. Edward Kock
and daughter Of Belle Alliance, who go for
a trip to Europe. Mr. Adlard Landry
leaves tomorrow for Biloxi. Mr.. J. B.
Quimby has paid visit to the seashore
camp meeting grounds and will repeat it
later on, accompanied by his family. DR..
McGalliard will shortly take his invalid
daughter to the same vicinity. Mrs. 3.
Simpson OF Hermitage left for q Virginia
watering place this week, and will beshort-
" followed by her husband.
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The decomposed body of an unknown
colored girl, aged about ten years, was dis
covered in the Mississippi river, last Thurs
day, opposite Smoke Bend, by Cornelius
Bowman, colored resident OF the viainity.
Coroner Duffel viewed the remains and had
them inferred at parocf1ial expense. The
fset we're bare and the body clad in calico
dress. The corpse had apparently been in
the water some ten or twelve DAYS.
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: r
We hope no reader of the CHIEF who can
make it convenient will fail to attend the
entertainments to be given here next Sat
nrday and Sunday for the benefit Of Phe-
nix Fire Company. There will be a large
amount Of enjoyment afforded at small
cost.
Splendid stock Of base balls, bats, masks,
etc, largest ever brought to Donaldson
vile, at Jngman's. .Sa 4
The Smoke Bend Dramatic Club has
made two very desirable additions to its
membership in the persons of Misses Lii
donia Hebert and Marie Gervais, accom-
plished and attractive young ladies who
promise to attain considerable local dis
tinction on the amateur stage.
The CHIEF returns thanks for an invita-
ton to attend the seventh annual exhibition
Of st. 1sedore College, New Orleans. on
Monday, the 26th inst. Master Louis Ber-
geron of Donaldsonyille, son of Capt. F.
Bergeron, is student at st. Isedore and is
making admirable progress in his studies
If you wish to make delicious ice cream
with little trouble and expense, buy your
freezer, spoon and ingredients at Maurin' s
Cheap Grocery Emporium
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Reduction Of fifteen to twenty per cent.
in all lines Of goods, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Seeing is believing;
therefore. come and see. 81
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A Tour Of Inspection.

l CHANGED to be in New
Orleans q few days since,
and took occasion to visit
some of the large establish
ments while there; the most
extensive and thoroughly
conducted of all that / went
through was the I" r E u
STAR" corner of Canal
and Exchange Place, of
which Mr. Arthur Durieu,
one of those clever pushing
men You meet so rarely now
a-lays. is the proprietor.
This mammoth establish
me11t is really q sight, and l
made note after note, until.
as you see ne in this picture.
T had n stack of them under
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-06-26

Yop. eaniget the Singer Improved, High
Arm Sewing Machine on easy terms Of
s. s. Ingman.
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Maurin's enlarged Cheap Grocery Empo-
rum is packed with splendid bargains in
every department. They need to be seen to
be properly appreciated. "=.
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schools of this parish.
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TIE EoPE OF KEW Ei-GLaTD.

The list censIs Is not altogether pleas
ant reading in many portions for the sons
of New England, but it conveys lessons
which they cannot afford to ignore. II 1t
tells that Maine and Vermont stood sta
tionary as regards populations between
1870 and 1880, it also records the rapid
growth and prosperity of many cities and
towns which are beginning to tread upon
the heels Of older communities. 1t seems
to say that to manufactures, not to agri-
culture, must New England apply herself,
and that to the skill of her artisans must
she look for her old-time supremacy. This
changed condition of affairs is recognized
in many enterprising cities, a good ex-
ample of which may be found in Water
bury, the busting Connecticut city upon
the Naugatuck that is SO rapidly coming
to the front as manufacturing center.
Waterbury has wide-awake citizens who
take every opportunity to push it and to
welcome new ideas The advantage of
such progressive spirit is well shown in
the case of G. w. Angel, who lives at No.
204 South Main street, Waterbury, and
who gives this personal experience:
"For twenty years / have suffered tor
lures from chronic rheumatism. The doc
tors said / was incurable, but thanks to
Athlophoros, / have now taken a new
lease on life. had tried numerous rene
dies with the hope Of at least allaying my
suffering, but all failed until friend adj
vised me to try Athlophoros. did so,
and as the result am now looking and feel
ing as though | had never known what
rheumatism was"
Mrs. f. Vickers, of No. 46 Pleasant
street, says:
at is owing to Athlophoros that / am
now alive. / suffered with inhammatory
rheumatism for years, most of the time be-
ing perfectly helpless. One bottle Of Ath-
lophoros cured me. / can sincerely say
that there is nothing like it for the speedy
relief and permanent cure of rheumatism
and can recommend it to all suffering from
that disease"
The testimony is reinforced by that of
Mrs. Jane Downey, of No. "a Pleasant
street, a near neighbor of Mrs. Vicker's, in
this story Of her case:
"Two bottles of Athlophoros cured Inc
Of innammatory rheumatism. My family
physician advised me to take the remedy
saying that he had done all he could for
me, but could give me no relief. Athlo-
phoros drove the rheumatism away, and |
am happy to say that it has never come
back. My daughter, who suffered terri
bly, from rheumatism, was also cured by
taking half bottle of the medicine"
IF you cannot get ArfILoPHoRos Of your drug
gist, we will send It express paid. on receipt of
regular price-one dollar per bottle We prefer
that you buy it from your druggist, but if he
hasn't It, do not be persuaded to try something
else. hut order Mt once from us as directed.
ATHLoPHoRos Co., III Wall Street, New York.
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Practical ReceipS.

Pound CAKE.-One cup of butter, two
of sugar, three of flour and four of eggs
bake in moderate oven without moving.
SNOW FLAKE CAKE.-Three COB
lets of powdered sugar. two goblets of
whites of 20 eggs, we'll beaten.
SUNDERLAND PUDDINGs.-One pint of
milk, two eggs, one pint Of flour, salt a;
bake in earthen cups. Use sweet sauce.
GINGER SNAPs.-Two cups of molas-
SEES, one cup of sugar, one cup of butter,
one tablespoonful of soda, flour enough
to roll thin, add little salt.
FRrrTERs.-Take two teacups of flour
well salted and add two teaspoonfuls OF
baking powder and taste of salt. Add
one egg and then wet with milk enough
to make paste. Drop on pan contain
ing lard heated to high temperature
When crisped brown on both sides take
up and butter and sugar and serve while
hot
CORN MEAL BREAKFAST CAKE.-One
cup meal (yellow,) one cup wheat flour
one cup sugar, miy together. Beat one
egg very light; add a little milk and mix
with the meal, -four and sugar; if toe
thick add more milk it should be rath-
err thick batter; add two tablespoonful
baking powder, and bake Immediately.
SPANISH PUDDING Soak a third of q
box of gelatine in one and half pints oil
milk about an hour in some warm place
boil the gelatine in the milk and when al
boiling point stir in the yolks of three
eggs. beaten with one and half cups OF
sugar; boil about two minutes, and aftel
taking off, stir in the whites of the eggs
beaten to froth; flavor and cool.
BIRDS NEST PUDDING.- One cup OF
tapioca. soak over night, then cook in wa.
ter enough to cover it until soft; to three
well-beaten eggs add one quart of milk
tapioca and sugar to taste, little butter
and nutmeg; take six nice tart apples,
pare and core, place in a shallow baking
dish, then pour the mixture over and bake
until the apples are done.
RIBBON CAKE.-Three eggs, one and
one-quarter cups of sugar, one half cup
of butter. one-half cup of sweet milk two
cups of flour, one teaspoonful of cream
tartar, one-half teaspoonful of soda; take
out one cup for top and one for bottom
bake in separate tins. To the remaining
cup add one teaspoonfu of different kinds
of spices, two tablespoonful of molasses
one cup OF currants or raisins; to the las
cup add little more flour Put the thre,
cakes together with Jelly, dark one il
centre.
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should all be cut close to the ground.
Sometimes the stem is slit from the top to
within few inches of the ground before
cutting. The plants. which should be
handled with great care. so rs not to break
the leaves, are now hung upon sticks and
suspended in barn to dry or ''cure."
When the stem of the leaf shows no sap,
which is usually in about three months.
the leaves are stripped from their stems
and assorted into grades. Ten or fifteen
leaves of about the same length are put
into bunch and tied together at their
butts This is the form in which the plant
is made ready for market. All defective
leaves must be sorted and bound up sepa-
rately