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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13
IFT.

Incorporate.
Plenty Of coal in town now
This week was damp anu '
pengus i. around anu aO0u'
lulah. Ito
| Cotton came into town qui''
lively this week.
The cold wave struck lailU'"''
Friday morning.
Bad weather can be iO0As' ~
any day.
MANY thanks to Mrs. Beer for a
dish Of nice cream cheese.
T.rlulah was visited "Wednesday
BY a heavy shower or two
Court adjourned Thursday
The business was light.
There should be an agitation oi
The North & South railroad.
Put up at the Madison House
when you come to Tallulah.
Court week brought a good show
ing oflawysrs to town.
The only completely successful
nl,n to make hens lay, is to cut OF
their heads.
You have been misinformed
Alex, tempus fugit, does not meal
iy time.
five had an opposition railroad
10 The v. sap, We would hay'
cheaper freights.
Bears are reported thick in tn
parish, (sone CT them over a foe
thick).
It costs nearly double the cost {
he coal at the ruines, to get ii her
By rail.
railroad that is run in the II
'terests of its patrons is blessing
but a Y. s. & F., is curse and
drawback TO country.
Newspaper men should be e'
empted from jury duty, and 1t is
disgraceful state OF affairs whe
they are not.
There was a dance at the scho
house Tuesday evening. The a
tendance was very good, and ever.
body appearedto enjoy themsalve
There is talk of a north and SOU
railroad through Madison paris
Such scheme should be helpC
in every possible way. Ii is bad
needed.
Mr.. Wright, who was the ra
road agent at Delta a few years az
and who is now with Bogers & B;
laniyne, called at the TIMES Off
Wednesday.
The TIMES does not publish t
official proceeding of the lev
board for this district, because t
board only proposes to pay 81;
year, for the publication of the pl
ceedings. The record would
quire two columns or over ga
time the board meets, and abb
two publications would be wor
the So. Anything Of importal
that hey do. however, will
noted.
hessrs Long & Floyd have S
ceeded in obtaining steam fe
boat to run between Delta +.
Vlcksburg. The steamer Novel
will make five trips each way dai
A barge for stock ia kept on ha
Tor use when necessary. See
schedule in another column.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13

.~c-C Close connections - ali JUuctCTial
Points.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars New
Orleans to White Sulphur and other
celebrated Springs and Summer resorts
a'on. the line Chs q Ohio I,y.. without
chau-a-Pullman and Monarch Sleep
ir. Cars. New Orleans l. Little Rock
without change.
Purchase vuur tickets via through
ear line. thu, insure convenience and
comfort. fariEr.h crIlvto
J. ". EDWARDS. \. J. HNAPP,
Y =. 4 G.. ". G. =. \.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13
j c. Raglan,
NOTARY PUBLIC
Tallulah. Madison Parish. Ia

A HIiHItlI, -'f'sV.IH"i' II '''
The hest opening. To-day. in the
United states for inv csJm,Et IN lands.
in Madison Pari>h.-!utormaticn lGg-
neutrality-suspicious. solicited.
Juiv 4-tf.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13
ONLY TWELVE ASSESSMENTS

have been levied since tine Society be-
gan business, averaging three YEAR
and making the cost Of assessments 20
a man of forty years Of age. less than
FIVE dollars year for each thousand
dollars of insurance.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13
LIle areskIp gifaynne

This mammoth sixteen page paper
ia the best and cheapest weekly
paper published IN the South. In con,
densed form it contains all the news Oh
the week, the cream of all literary mat
ter and the best special features OF tne
Sunday Issue, with an important AGEi-
CULTURAL, DEPARTMENT, conducted by
O,xIEI. DENNETT, and the LATEST MAR
KIT REPORTS. The Weekly is published
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, ana
reaches all subscribers for Sunday
reading.
$4,000 worth Of useful ana
ornamental articles for LADIES'
and gentlemen, girls ana
boys, arc offered 10 al VINO
viii get Subscribers for the
weekly Picayune. Lists Oh
fnese valuable presents WIFI
be sent to any address.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-11-13
LETTERS

Remaining in Post Office at Tollr,.b
La. November A, 1856.
Az = s ANN Bradley, Charley Bvpun.
NJ. ,''i'ie Butler, Geo. BRYAN,
per, ueofge Cryer,
Henry NJ Lucy Camel,
Mrs. Susan my Willis Danburry,
Thomas pa .ay' NJ. l.. Davis,
Mrs. Annis w' II. Golding,
Dave HOpking, " n n, GamD d.!
CiementJohns-2. U's hicks,
andrew johnson, NJ. = 90 sonnson,
Mr.. A. R. King, n.s; silvia Jones
scharlOtte Logan ar, Lewis
George Lee, y Lddell,
Robert O'Br;en charley Mitchell
Mary j. Rob-. Abe Russell.
:. H. Rainey, pon na sSainbolt,
sophie smith, c, 'y smith,
iss agnes Williams jim w Sellers
Henry Weas,sy. '0'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
A BOOMING REPORT

We sorter thought from the stuff the late
Grand Jury was made of that something
more than usually vigorous and practical
IN the way Of report might be looked for,
and even cursory examination of the doc
ument published in another column will
demonstrate that the anticipation has been
fully realized. 1t takes intelligent and
public spirited men like Messrs. Qnimby
Weber, Hart, st. Amant, Denny, Aucoin
ana their associates to point out the needs
OF the community. commend the good
things that exist among US and score with
no uncertain tone the evils that af1lict the
local body polite. No one should fail to
read that ringing report, and no official
who cares fig for the public interest will
refuse the exercise of his influence towards
accomplishing the reforms and works Of
Improvement therein advocated.
Hhe comments relative to carving con-
cealed weapons, the loose manner in which
a majority Of our Justice Courts are con-
Quoted, the tolerance of disorderly houses
IN Donaldsouville, the unrestricted pre7a-
lence of gambling and the dangerous con-
dltion of our wharf will be instantly recog-
nized by well informed citizens as no less
timely and truthful than caustic. It may
be that the scathing arraignment of our
ward magistrates is tritie too sweeping in
its character, but if the mark has been
overshot in one or two instances, it has Ger
ta,nly struck home in the others.
In strongly recommending the construc-
ton of the proposed New River road from
Darrowyille to Paul Landry's, the Jury has
emphasized the popular need and demand
for work of public improvement that
should be no longer neglected
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
4 Captains Fortunate Discovery

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth. plying be-
tween. Atlantic City and New York, had been
sleep, aud was int;uced to try Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t nor only gave
han instant relief, but allayed the extreme sore
ness III his breast. His children were similarly
affected. and single dose had the same happy
effect. Dr. Kings New Discovery is now til
standard remedy IN the Coleman haos4hali and
- on,ss- II schooner. Free trial bottles Of til
Standard Remedy al J. H. Matthew's D-ns
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Acting in obedience to the proclamation
Of the Governor ordering an election to be
held for the purpose of choosing success
sor to the late Benajah Gibson, Represent
alive from this parish in the General AS
sembly, Mr.. il. Lafargue, our Returning
Officer, has fixed Tuesday, the 9th Of April,
as the date for holding the election, and
designates the following polling places:
First Ward-Henry E. Duffel's store
Second ward First poll Mccall Bros store:
second.l A. G. Dugas store.
Third ward-Mrs. Duttossat Gregoires store.
Fourth ward-Donaldsonville Courthouse,
Fifth ward First poll, A. Cire's store, second
poll J. C. Cofield's store.
Sixth ward-First poll Darowville; second
poll, Blerne's warehouse; third poll, Tureauu' S
warehouse.
Seventh ward-Ashand.
Eight warI-New River Lane.
Ninth ward-flrst poll, V. z. Landry's store;
second poll, st. Amants.
ienth ward-tlrst poll, Harcule Landry's
store, second poll, Magnolia school house.
The election is to be conducted in all re-
spects as general elections are, the polls
opening at O'Clock A. NJ. and closing at s
P. NJ, and each poll being in charge of
three Commissioners of Election named by
the Returning Officer and one Clerk CT
Election appointed BY the Police Jury.
Mr.. Gustave Israel CT Donaldsonville is
the only candidate for Representative yet
announced in the public prints, and to his
candidacy we have referred in another ar
ticle. Several other asrirants are men
toned, but their lights are still hidden I'M
der bushel so to speak, and we don't care
to lntrude upon their privacy by giving
their names in advance of their own Or
their friends request for such publication.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Saturday, January lie. 1886
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE M.

ANNUAL OOfT LhLNSL VI I'LL iH
E. CHURCH AT MONROE.
IMPORTANT TO DELEGATHs-HALF FARE FROM
SHREVEPORT AND yICEsBURG.
As q matter of special interest to the del
egates who expect to attend the annual
conference of the NJ. E. Church to be held
ut the town of Monroe on the 18th inst, we
cheerfully give space to the following let
ter, which explains itself:
V1cKsBURG'G MERIDIAN RAILROAD.
Vicksburg Miss. Jan. Is, 1886.
REV. II. J. WRIGHT. Secretary Dis. Conference.
Natchitoches, La:
Dear Sir-ReplyiDg further to yours Of the
you may cancel my letter of Dec. II, naming
rate Of one and half fare for delegates attend
ing the Conference Mt Monroe.
In view of the large number OF delegates who
will be in attendance, we will make q rate OF
HALF FARE.
Our agents will be instructed to cell round
> trip tickets to Monroe at one fare. These tick
cts will be sold Jan. "a and 70, good to return
until February Z.
Please let delegates be instructed to apply to
agents for round-trip tickets.
Yours truly, l. HARDY,
Commercial Agent.
Round-trip tickets at the rate of five cents
per mile-that is, "a cents per mile each
way-will be sold at all stations on the Tex
as and Pacific railroad between New Or
leans and Shreveport, from Jan. 25, good
till Feb. 3. ...
The unfavorable state of the weather has
curtailed the attendance at the skating
rink during the past week, but with the re-
turn of more favorable conditions Prof.
Alexander anticipates being favored with
liberal patronage. Last evening he gave an
exhibition of skating on stiits that was
greatly admired by all who witnessed it. Du-
ring the coming week he will continue his
exhibitions, and will add bicycle riding to
the other attractions.
The cold wave which swept down upon Us
last week was perhaps the most severe that
has visited this section of county within the
past century. The mercury dropped as low
as II degrees above zero, and for seven or
eight consecutive days the temperature was
below freezing point. Opinions differ as
to the probable effect of the cold snap upon
stubble and seed cane, bnt Judging by past
experience we shall be very fortunate if we
have escaped serious loss in this particular.
Orange trees and other vegetation have been
seriously blighted and next seasons fruit
crop will in all probability be very short
QG5,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16


Dr. Davlss Compound Syrup of.Wild Cherry
and Tar. Tor throat and Lung diseases. On the
hrst symptoms OF a Cold or Cough procure a
bottle OF this long-tried medicine, and avoid a
lingering and often fatal disease For billions
attacks use DR.. Dayiss Pills.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE The instance of
large number of friends, Mr.. Gustaye Is
rael OF Donaldsonvilie has consented to al-
low the use Of his name at the coming cleo
ton for Representative, and it goes without
saying among those who are familiar with
the abilities Of the young gentleman and
MS standing III the community that he will
be strong candidate-a foeman worthy
the steel of any other citizen of the parish
who may elect to enter the lists against him.
Mr.. Israel is Democrat in political opin-
lon' but has always evinced an indepead-
ence of spirit and action that will no doubt
draw to his support many voters who are
not Democrats. In other words, he is far
from being hide-beund partisan, and is
not man likely to bow to the dictates Of j
party caucus or ring which are moi in accord
with his convictions Of justice or right.
thorough reader and close observer Of ton
les and events affecting the public welfare,
possessed Of no inconsiderable knowledge
OF Law and the rules of parliamentary pro-
cedure, and wholly familiar with the needs
of this parish and its people, among whom
he was born and bred, Mr.. Israel certain
ly combines excellent qualifications for an
intelligent, active and efficient Represent
ative.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Situation Wanted.

BY Blacksmith and Wheeiwrieht
4 YOUNG MARRIED NAN with years of or.
- perieace as Blacksmith an d Wheelwrishe
who can furnish the very best references rs r..
character, sehriety, industry and skill. desirss
to procure employment on niansatior for tha
coming year. Address BLACKSMITH >,
Care OF 2. Q. Box lot. DonaldgonT:lia Ia o.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

We don't have to recommend Parkers Hair
Balsalm but once writes Mr.. G.. A. Burger,
druggist. of Liberty. N. Y. After that it
stands on its record" 1t stops falling hair,
restores original color, soitness and gloss Ex-
ceptionally clean, prevents dandruff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Respectfully.
r. PROSPER LANDRY.

Judge Dutfel thanked the members of the
Grand Jury for their efficient labors in tie
public service, aud directed that they be
discharged.
Herewith ve present synopsis Of the
cases c1usie:1rs,, -ig..5ssg l.,- 774e.:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

1t will not dissrpoint son. 1t is tie best
article known f.r purifying tie blood and
building up the health and strei gin. For % years
erysipelas broke out in blo.ches on my face
/ found no cure until used f'afhefs Tonic the
yeeis ago. 1t is the medicine f.. mel c. +.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Engagement Wanted
Y the St. Joseph Brass Band Q

80 =: oVoSPFr ct 40 O-sFfU u
DonaidsonvlIie.
,IRE COMPANIES wishing to engage the
: services of uniformed haad for the 18th
of March parade should address the under
sl=nei. Satisfactory music guaranteed. Twelve
Street r:nsic a specially. PlaEel
i = Lafayette Hook II Ladder Co.. Ill parade %
'-oa Music supplied for balls, fairs pa
raaas. etc. Al reasonable rates.
JOSEPH LAZA Leader
Dsna.isoav;l'1 La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

We hope the tiremen CT this place will ex-
ert themselves TO give their Napo!eonville
brethren a large attendance at the enter
tainment to come off at Phoenix Hail on
the 18th.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

PHOENIX Observation-Disclosures Fire Com
Company No. !. Of Donaldsonville held its
annual election last Monday evening, and
the following list attests the excellent judg-
ment shown by the members of this worthy
organization in selecting officers for the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

ANN1yERsARY DINNEa OF THE ASCENSION
R1FLEs.-This command commemorated its
first anniversary by dinner at the River
side Hotel, last Sunday evening, the 10th
inst, which proved in all respects mos.
enjoyable affair. The menu was excellent
rejecting great credit upon the culinary
department of the popular hotel conducted
by Messrs. Bethancourt and Ayraud, and the
soldier boys, who were present in strong
force, did full justice to the fine repast. A
number of toasts were drank and respon-
ded to by Capt. Nolan, Messrs. G. A. Con
dram and VIM. F. Gray figuring as the
speech makers of the occasion. Mr.. Henry
Comstock responded to the demand for a
song. his effort elicting hearty applause.
1t was at late hour that the convivial com
pany separated and sought their respective
homes. every officer and private highly
pleased with the evenings enjoyment af-
forded by the agreeable reunion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16

ANOTHER LOG WAR IMPENDING.
The CHIEF has ascertained through one
Of its many special news channels that
large number of arrests-some fifty Or six
ty at least-are about to be made i'll the
parish Of Calcnsieu for alleged trespasses
on the lands of the United States govern
ment located in that parish. In other words,
the famous "lcg war; that ragged there
once before is to be reopened by the gov
crnment with view to putting stop to
the cutting of timber from lands belonging
to Uncle Sam.
It seems that the lesson Of that exciting
episode has in measure lost its force, and
that it has again become necessary to APP
ply legal thumbscrews to a lot Of trespass-
ers who seem either unable or unwilling to
observe the proper distinction between
their own and somebody eise's property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
ensuing year:

Honorary President, NJ Werner.
President, Dominique Gentil,
Vice President, Fred Rogge,
Recording Secretary, Sam Ayraud.
Financial Secretary, Chas. A. Maurin,
Treasurer and Engineer, D. Ohlneyer,
Foreman. Dominique Variant
First Assistant. Pierre Blanc
Second Assistant M. Schonberg,
Warden, John Ramirez.
Nearly all these officers were reelected, a
compliment that attests their satisfactory
performance of duty in the past aud gives
assurance of like efficient service in the fu
ture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16


Upon Il statement made to US by the present
lessee Of tie wharf OF its perilous condition,
made a personal Investigation OF it and found
it to be exceedingly dangerous to life and LIMB,
and in its present condition no heavy freigfits
should be placed thereupon. A part of it has
fallen in. doing considerable damage Other
parts threaten like disaster, the siils and sup
ports all being in very advanced stage Of dc-
cay. We feel it our sacred duty to condemn the
whole structure as unsafe and unfit for bust
ness. Tie fact that the Town Council of Don
aldsonville has met since this serious accident
occurred without taking any action IN regard to
it we deem it consistent with duties to &C
suse them of gross negligence. We urge that
immediate action be taken to place the wharf
in a safe and sound condition.
We beg leave to mention the existence Of sever
al low dens gambling bells in Donaldson
vile that are public nuisance and disgrace
to the town. Two homicides and an attempt
to murder have been recently committed in one
of these places. 1t is we'll known fact that
much OF the crime committed in the parish is
the result of drink 1g and gambling and we
respectfully and earnestly urge the parish and
town authorities to take the necessary steps to
suppress these fruitful sources of crime.
We bes. to thank your honor and the officers of
the court for the courtesy shown Us during our
deliberations and now ask to be discharged
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Employment Wanted

5ya EIst-C1ass Ger.
A NY one in need of an ENGINEER for put-
ting up rice pumps and running same. or
to put up any other machinery or to run a saw
MIL. Or IN fact, any other steam machinery
Will Go we'll to address 20. BOX NJ
DOnaIdsonyi(le Ia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
Notice.

A Isl disabled Confederate soldiers. or tho
- widows Of Confederate soldiers, are. under
Act W OF the General Assembly of 1854, enti-
led to 100 acres OF State Lands. The papers Il,
Enable Claimants under said Ect to have said
ands located and secured can be obtained
oy applying at the office of
HIRAM q. CARVER.
JUICES Law Building, Va poleonyii.e. Il.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
For Rent.

TI.HE DOUBLE HOUSE on the Darrowylile
Il road nearly opposite nonaldsonyille. late
ly occupied by Mrs. adeiard Rraud. 1t is we'll
furnished, in excellent condition. and has cis-
tern, garden and yard attached. A moderate
rent will be accepted from good tenant. Ap-
ply to SAM'L. SIMPSON,
DarrowviIe past-off;ce, Ascension, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-16
The; LIBERTY or THE PRESS 1t

1 1hSAL0'
A smart Aleck Grand Jury in New Or
leans has abused the little brief authority
| with which it is clothed and assailed the
| freedom OF the press by returning an IN
dictment for criminal libel against Mark
| F. Bigney. Esq, the courtly and talented
editor Of the brilliant City ITEM, because,
| forsooth, he presumed to criticise the &c
| ton of Judge Joshua Baker in timing The
| city editor of the Picay,.ne for publishing
testimony given in a murder trial, contra
~ to the ipse dinit of the magistrate named.
We believe, with the Item, that Judge Baker
exceeded his proper judicial functions and
authority when he construed the Picayune's
publication as contempt of his court and
imposed punishment upon its editor ac-
cordingly. It has always been customary
for the press to give publicity to the pro-
ceedings in murder trials. Courts are pub
lie tribunals, always open to the people.
Their sessions are attended by whosoeyer
desires to do so, and we have yet to learn
Of an instance where private citizen has
been arrested and punished for contempt
because he related what he had heard or
seen in court room; and the rights and
privileges of the press in this respect are
certainly not inferior to those of citizen.
However this may be, the city Item had a
perfect right to comment, within proper
bounds, upon Judge Bakers action, ard
it's criticism was of an entirely legitimate
character, in keeping with the reputation
the paper and its veteran editor have always
borne for high toned argument and discus.
sion. The Indictment of Mr.. Bigney by
the Grand Jury was, therefore, nothing
short of an outrage-a brazen attack upon
the constitutional guarantees of free speech
and free press which is properly resented
and denounced by the Item with vigor born
of a sense of burning wrong. The express
sions of sympathy with the accused and in
dignation against the sponsors of this at
trociols Indictment which are emanating
from citizens and journals of all classes
demonstrate that our people are by no
means ready to have their courts trans
formed into star chambers Or the Russian
system of press censorship established
among them.