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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

The incest way to prepare Lyonnaise
potatoes (and indeed the only way) is to
put little butter in frying-pan with a
small onion cut up very fine; let the
onion get nicely Drowned, then take some
cold boiled potatoes, cut them up into
pieces, put them in the pan, season well
with pepper and salt, let them get thor
oughly hot and slightly brown. When
ready to serve sprinkle over them some
parsley chopped fine They are nice for
breakfast, and with dish Of quail pre-
pared in the following manner viii send a
husband off in very pleasant frame Of
mind, though you must be very eMetul
and not ask for any money before he goes
or that perfectly comfortable feeling and
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

How THEY GATHER CoCoANUTs.-Co-
coant forests of thousands of acres are
spread over the plain back of Gale, in
Ceylon. The trees run up without knot
or limb from thirty to eighty feet to the
branches that bear the fruit. A matured
tree is only about one foot to one foot
and a half in circumference at the base,
and maintains nearly this size all the way
up. How is the fruit gathered at such a
height? The coolies climb these trees
like squirrels: they place a rope around
the legs near the ankles, so as to hold
them in position around the tree, and
then without spur or other artificial help
they climb up with astonishing CELEBRITY,
gather the fruit and drop it on the
ground. A single tree produces about q
dozen cocoanuts, and the cOOlie harvester
is allowed one for gathering the fruit OF
each tree. These cocoanut forests are
beautiful, presentingsymmetrical growth,
graceful proportions and charming shade.
The fruit itself with the inclosed milk
affords healthful food and cooling drink /;
it is a source of considerable revenue
from export; the fiber of the shell is
largely utilized for the manufacture of
clota and rope. Next to coffee, the Co
coanut is the most important and yalu-
able product of this island.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
Wasning FlanmeIs and Linens.

To whiten flannel, made yellow by
age, dissolve one and one-half pounds of
white soap in fifty pounds Of soft water,
and also two-thirds of an ounce of spirits
of ammonia, Immerse the flannel, stir
well around for short time, and wash
in pure water. When black or navy
blue linens are washed, soap should not
be used. Take instead two potatoes
grated into tepid soft water (after hav.
ing them washed and peeled, into which
teaspOOntul of ammonia has been put.
Wash the linen with this, and rinse them
in cold blue water. They viii need no
starch, and should be dried and ironed
on the wrong side. An infusion Of hay
will keep the natural color in buf' linens
and an infusion of bran win do the same
for brown linens and prints.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
room ORGANS.

The following from the NeW York
CIbristian AdUOcate, written by its editor
in-chief, DR.. Currie, some years since, is
yet more true to day than when it was
written; as the popularity of the instru-
ment has extended, the number of in
competent makers has increased. There
are now few articles in reference to
which the public is more deceived and
imposed upon than in parlor or cottage
organs. This is attested by the thou
sands of such instruments now standing
utterly useless, all over the country,
which are but few months or years old ::
CABINET OR PARLoR ORGANs.-As
usual in such cases, the new and large
demand for these instruments has in
duced a great number of persons to en-
gage in their manufacture, some of whom
are quite unequal to the business they
have undertaken. 1t requires some
thing more than the mechanical skill
of the artifcer in wood and iron to make
and prepare for use a musical instru-
ment and vet some have evidently
brought nothing else to their aid in the
business. The result is that the country
is becoming filled with inferior and de-
fective instruments. Large sums of
money are expended for valueless ar
ticles, and the people are defrauded of
their needed musical education. The
evil is intensified by the fact that these
inferior instruments are, on account Of
their inferiority, most industriOusly
urged upon the public. Because they
cannot compete with better ones in the
open market, they are pressed upon the
public by direct solicitations and be
cause they offer larger commissions, they
are those most commonly offered by
agents and hawked by Peddlers. And
as most purchasers are unable to judge
of the relative merits of these things, the
inferior articles are often bought when
better ones are desired, and would be
cheerfulIy paid for.
Induced by these considerations, we
have been at some pains to ascertain
what instrument of the many now So
Letting the public favor combines the
greatest amount of real excellences. We
have prosecuted this inquiry entirely
independently of aid or direction from
interested parties. The opinions of some
of the best musical critics, composers,
and performers have been obtained; re-
ports of experiments made in the Ordi-
nary use of various instruments in
churches, schools and families have been
compared all of which with singular una
nimity concur in assigning the first place
to the Cabinet Organ of Mason & Ham
lin-a decision that corresponds with our
own previously formed convictions.
We have written these things
without solicitation from any one, and
without the knowledge of those whose
pecuniary interests we may seem to
favor. The interest of our readers is the
object we have sought especially to pro
mote, and in that interest we have pros
ecuted our inquiries, and now we record
our convictions.-N Y Christian AdU.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
D0ndv Pudding.

One quart of milk, yolks of four eggs,
two tablespoonfuls -four mixed with a
little cold milk; when the milk begins to
boil, add the eggs, well beaten, and the
-four; sweeten to taste; flavor with va
nilla or lemon; boil ten minutes; put
in dish, and when cold drop in islands
on top, the well-beaten whites of the
eggs; put in oven and brown; for me-
rangues put one tablespoonful sugar to
one white of egg. Most delightful.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
Hasty Pudding.

Beat the yolks of two eggs, and stir
them into a quart of milk, with q pinch
of salt; set the milk over the fire, and
when it comes to boil stir in dry -four,
sitting it through your fingers until you
have it as thick as mush, stirring all the
time, and keep it boiling all the time.
When thick enough it is done. To be
eaten with butter and syrup, and can be
made during dinner.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
Excelsior Cake.

One cup of butter, one of brown sugar,
one of molasses, one of sweet milk, three
Of -four, four eggs, one and one-half tea
sroopful cream tartar and one Of soda,
two pounds of raisins, chopped fine, one
nutmeg This will make two good-sized
leaves, which will keep moist from four
to six weeks when properly covered.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
Orange Pudding.

Four sweet oranges peeled and picked
to pieces and put in a deep pudding dish,
with two cups of sugar. Put quart
Of milk, the yolks of three eggs, and
two dessert-spoonfuls of corn starch on
to boil. Take off, cool it, and pour it on
the oranges. Then beat the whites to a
stiff broth, put it over the pudding and
place in the oven until it is light brown
cO1Or
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
nntn,enI RreaIsfast III.

Take one quart Of Canada oatmeal,
got with one quart Of cold water, and
, ~v Il into a baking tin 50 that it will
l E half an inch deep. Shake down
I.uo, and bake it in hot oven half an
honr or until it is crisp and brown on
tbo surface. Cut quickly into two-inch
souares and serve hot.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
poradfse PADDING.

Three eggs, One-fourth pound bread
crumbs, three apples, currants, juice OF
half a lemon, nutmeg, salt. Mince the
onnIes. beat the eggs, and stir them into
the 10 bread crumbs and other ingredients.
Rnb the currants in -four before being
mt in. Boil for an hour and half. To
he eaten hot with sweet sauce.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

PIMPLEs on, the face, rough skin
chappsd hands, saltrheum and all eutaneOus
affections cured, the skin made soft and
smooth, by the use of Juniper Tar Soap.
That made by CasWeIl Hazard & Co., New
York, is the OnIy kind that can be relied on,
as there are many limitations, made from
common tar, which are worthless.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

.Tutor-"What can you say ofthesee-
ond law of thought" Student" It can
not both be and not be. For example,
the door over there must be shut or
open.s Tutor :" Give another Illus
tration." Student" Well, take the
case Of another door"
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
NEW ORLEANS.
rnrT0N wARKETa.
upland, 9 q.

MISUNDERSTANDING uplanUa vas.
T0UTsyIILR--A larkas hF1n and quiet at 1859
WEsfpfTIs Market 6ru and unchanged at itI{c.
INciNNATi.-Nlarket steady and In fair demand
~ -IoUIs.-NIiddlfng upland, 1855; low mid
ding IKE; gOOd ordinary, sc.
NEW ORLRARs. Good ordinary 70 strict good
OFdinury, lO5kc.; low middhng 70 strict low mid
ding l2c; middhng to strict middhng, la e,i good
middling t0 miaalipg fair, f4l4e
NEW YORK.--N Iiddling, IS l-l6e, Futures closed
steady as follows March delivery, Is S-S2c.; april
deiyery i8l[e.; May delivery, 10 tT-S2e. June de-
livery is 25-c; July delivery, 14c.i August deliv-
cry, IA a-t6e.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

If your hair or Whiskers are gray, they can be
instantly changed to a beautiful black by iUTT's
Hair Dye, and deceive the closest observer This
article possesses qualities never known before. Is
Murray St, y. Y.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
nnnsEHOLD HINTS.
eana TarG

Sd9lN 4Wfts
Two pounds Of -four, two pounds Of
s,oar. one and quarter pounds Of but.
t tsT four eggs, salt, roll thin, sprinkle
cinnamon and sugar on top and bake on
tin sheets.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20
GENERAL MARKET QUOTATIONS
MEMPHIS,

MEMPHIS.
Flour steady and unchanged Germ, Sc. Oats,
soc. Lard, lave. Bulk meats-ShOulders, s57ssc-
LOUISVILLE.
Flour duh and unchanged. Grain quiet and iTm
but unchanged Provisions quiet and firm. Pork,
500. so. Bulk meats--ShOulders, SIsc.; clear rio,
l236c. BacOn-ShOulders 91Sc,; clear rib, 1856.
LaTd-Tieree, 141scs keg, t514c. Whisky, Si0S.
CINCINNATI.
Flour dull and unchang ed. Wheat, $40. Corn,
Soc Oats. 42c. barley steady and 6rm. Rye, 7Sc.
Pork S2S. Lard Steam, 1881 e.; kettle, lac. Bulk
meats-ShOuldeTs, S3se,; clear rib, 12Ae Bacon
Shoulders, g4c.; clear rib, 1889. Whisky, S1.05.
ST. LOUIS.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Whsat-SO red
winter ST Az bid cash 81 as bid for darch delivery.
C0rn-NO mixed, ale cash AZ Sc for april deliv-
ery 4Sl5e for MAY delivery. uats, S3c. for May
delivery, Pork, SIS, Bulk meats-ShouldeTs, g4se.,
cash. Bacon Shoulders, 994c.; clear rib lS9se.;
clear sides 1S3kc. LRrdSteam, i3e. Whisky, 81 Jog.
Catte- Medium 70 fair native shipping steers, 4Sc.
NEW ORLEANS.
sugar Fair I1e; prime, ne; choice, 3se. Mo-
lasses- Prime, Tehoiled, 50 no raw on hand; Flow
So Sol; choice ard family, S7I5. Corn--AiSed, ST.
White 54. yellow, 5se. Oats 4ic. PUrk-Mess,
sR4 PSI Dry salt meaIs-ShOulders, 81; clear rib,
iSe Baeon-ShouldeTs, TO-; clear rib, l41Sc clear
Sides l4I$e. Hams-GhOica sugaI-enrestf l3c. Lard
-Tierce refined lS34e.i he /, l4l4c. Riee-CommOn
toehoice Louisiana, 4e C0tiee-OTdinary to prime,
1880 Wh8sEvs Sill
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snnthern roc, 81. LonIs, 20.

The most complete hotel in all its appoint,
ments in the West The table supplied az all
times with the best the market affords,
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

s ESE S.3 4 s t5EE1rs n CO.. s 5issss
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

nrvTTwwsud Wo1 mime habit absolutely and
HNAEER EM speedily cured Painless; no pabllctty.
EETHIl Send stamp fgT particulars; De - III
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

HBn a AWwNH ns- Stationery. Eastern Erieess
HHAHEHNtS BIBLES. RsIigigq15 g 9, s; Eeolss
3# - GnsriallV. Gel1ld han4 Books 11-lEils
W. W s6dsold Carraspalaeacs saLieited-
n. eEaeyFe, A. 10 Olive st. 81 LOuissMo.
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- PER WEEK GUARANTEED 10 Agents,
OF II Male and Female, il tNEiE oWn lpeaitky.
| N 4 Terms snd OUTFIT FREE AddTesa r
v D. VICEERY Co. Augusta Mains
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

efeaHiaI Stationery Package contains rs sheets pa
fnsr IA envelopes pen holder pencil, measure and
niece 81 ievreFry single package - ctr. Circular free
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Mnnm AWOa5EEN.-Age uE8va ted every here.
WfNHha 4 Business honorable and mraE-clasa. RaR-
M Ill tfeuIars cent free. Address
WQOQ WORTH 4 TO- 81 Louis, No
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

Urn WANT AGENTS t. sell JeWelry and Watches
III send stamp for catalogue. or . etc. or sample
W AZ D. r. RICHARDS A CO.. HaIi0weIl. Maine
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

WHnMEW 1EaIs r1pS5Eg with Stencil 4 Key Cheek
NaEHFNE Outfits Catalogues and full particulars
FIsE.E sM SPENcER. 81 Washington St. Boston
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anna HEozats.--,A Eauts wanrgi- 2abest selling
hftiIlaFticIsafu 6hp world. Uug sample tree Ad-
dress SAW HBDMSDM- Detrnie- Mich.
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g-Lsfve ones viii have the SCHOOL
Yg5-Rs9E ri Warren strest New York. a2.GS ant
picture per year Samples l0cents- Agents wanted
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-04-20

ANN 4 MnutE1- Agents wanted IN every town
M1NAk and county. Exclusive territory. GUgds
WIU0 staple hour T. y. FACE TOLEDO, o.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12

FRELIGH's REMEDY for Rheumatism is
undoubtedly the most fiecaclous medicine
at present before the public for the reliet
of this distressing disease. We can bear
testimony to its intrinsic worth, having
used it in our family with the best results.
My wife had been suffering FOR severa!
weeks unable to help herself in any way,
from chronic rheumatism; had used sew
eral prescriptions with no relief, when. by
chance, FREUD handed me bottle of
Freligh's Remedy, which was tried and
relief afforded. Two more bottles only
have been used. and the patient is now
able to move about the house, after a con
fnement to her bed for seven weeks. We
give this statement for the benefit of those
who may be suffering with Rheumatism,
and without the knowledge of its proplie.
tors Publisher of Booths Theatre Pro
gIamme.
Manufactured by s. A, o. Murphy
wholesale druggists, 81 Barclays st n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
July Meeting ofthe Board Of Super
SECOND DAY,


TUESDAY, July ll.-Board met pursu-
ant to adjournment.
Present all the members except Super
visor Phillips Supervisor Buffum, chair
man, presiding.
Minutes Of yesterdays proceedings read
and approved.
The petition of W. Fl. Talcott, for H.
cense to run ferry on Rock river at the
"Old Talcott Ferry" in Yuma township,
was read and referred to the committee on
roads and bridges.
The petition of A. A. Adams, for an
abatement, was read and referred to the
committee on attachments.
Supervisor Miller presented the follow
ing resolution, which was referred to the
committee on miscellaneous claims:
Resolued, That the Sheriff eff Rock Island County
be- and is hereby authorized TO advertise and sell at
public sale, the g. W, CT sec. 5, and the g. e.
u. e. of sec = IN town 16, 2 W., and from the pro-
ceeds of such sale pay the debts Of Orlando Walk.
er, whether due the county or private individuals
to be by him paid into the Comfy Court of this
county for the benefit Of the heirs of Orlando
| Walker, and to make report TO this Board of his
action therein.
Bills of miscellaneous character were
read and referred to the proper commit
| tees
The semi-annual report of August Hue.
sing, sheriff, was read and referred to the
committee on finance.
The petition of j. G.. Starr, for an
abatement, was read and referred to the
committe on attachments.
The petition of William Schroeder Of
Hillsdale, for a license to sell wine and
beer for the term of one year, was read
Supervisor Aster moved to grant the
prayer of the petitioner.
The yeas and nays were called and re-
suited as follows:
Yeas-Supervisors Grenell, Chamber
lin, Reid, Timm, Aster, Sweeney, Kerr
Wright and Miller-9
Nays-Supervisors Daley, McMurphy,
Wake, Trent, Case, Parmenter, Whitney
and Mardock-S.
| Absent-Supervisor Phillips, Carried.
The commmittee on equalization pre-
scented the following report, and Super
visor Reid moved its adoption. Motor
lost.
GENTLEMEN:-You committee OF
equalization would respectfully repor
that they have carefully compared the
assessments returned by the severa
town assessors of the county and equal
izedl the same.
In equalizing lands we determined b.
vote the amount per acre for each tow
and finding a rate OF per cent for the diff
erence between the assessed average ant
the average so determined by vote TIN
lands were equalized by the rate so found
Your committee were unable to deter
mine any basis upon which to equaliz'
town lots, and would therefore recommend
that they remain as assessed.
In equalizing personal property you
committee took the average shown in eacl
town for the following classes of property
Horses, cattle, mules and asses sheep, car
> riages and wagons, hogs, sewing machine
, and melodeous, and adding together tn
several averages. they compared then
with a county average of the same items
: from the per cent thus found they hav
< made their equalization Of personal prop
I erty.
The following is the recommendation {
your committee;
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
DER Next President,

By reference to our telegraphic columns
it will be seen that the committee of the
st. Louis convention called on Gov. Tilden,
at his own house, in New York city
(Grammercy Square) and officiallylnform
ed him of his nomination as the Reform
Candidate for president, Gen McCler-
nand, Of this state, who twas president OF
the convention, made the opening address
and was followed by Hon. W. B. Hanna,
of Indiana, who pledged him the united
support of the Democrats and ReiormerS
of that state. Gov Tilden accepted the
nomination in few words which will ring
through tae land as the rallying cry OF
those who are seeking thorough reform il
public affairs. He said he believed bis
nomination was not a mere personal pre-
ference, but rather declaration in favor
of the administrative reforms with which
events had associated him in the public
mind. He said:
IA The labor of reforming our system Of
government is great, land it elected L shall
ENTER upon the great duties, not as holi
day recreation, but much In that spirit
'consecration in which soldiers entel
battle. We now see the dawn OF :
better day tor our country. The re-
public is yet to be renovated, to live In
''all the future.
He will at once prepare his forma
letter of acceptance, which will be tele
graphed to all the papers for publication
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
Following is the stage of the wat
a. IN. since the 4th Of July.
The Appropriation Bills.

The story of an informal meeting of
Democrats in Washington, to be found in
our Geographic columns, in regard to the
appropriation bills and a demand upon
Mr.. Randall is too absurd to require much
attention. Why didn't they demand of
the Republican senate policy of economy
and retrenchment? Why didn't the We
racious telegrapher give US the names Of
the Democrats at that informal meeting
The thing is too absurd for belief A
Democratic house ought to and will insis,
on a reduction of expenses and on tighten
ing the burdens of the people. 1t will Ger
tanly fail Of its mission if it consents to the
extravaganza and waste which have char
acterized Republican administrations.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
County and State Conventions.

In this paper will be found calls for con
ventions to nominate state and county off
GERS. The appointment Of delegates is
based on the vote for state superinten-
dent of schools, at the last state,
election and when we carried the state
by 10000 majority, aud also carried this
county on the same officer, and also on state
senator and on sheriff. The apportion
ment gives a representation to all who voted
for Etter There is no good reason why
we should not now carry the state and the
county for Tilden, Hendricks, and Reform.
With proper and united effort we shall
do it. We trust that the friends Of Re-
form in every township will meet at the
time and places named in the call and or
ganize for active and vigorous work in
their towns; chose delegates who will b(
sure to attend the county convention
appoint good, reliable, active, faithful
town committee, and report their names
and post Office to the chairman Of the
county committee; and take measures t.
organize every school district thoroughly
and see and talk with every man who il
likely to be IN favor OF change Of admin
istration, in favor Of ret euchicg expenses
in favor Of reducing taxes. and Of a thor
ough Reform in the management OF gov
ornamental affairs, national, state and coun
ty. Every man should be supplied with {
newspaper iavoring Tiden, Hendrick
and Reform, and measures be taken t,
secure every possible vote. Action
harmony, everything for the cause. moth
ling tor men, is the watchword.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
The War Against Disease.

The war waged against disease by Hostettets
Stomach Bitters goes Dravely on. Dispatches are
constantly received from the cured indicating the
decisive nature of the advantages obtained by the
great botanic cordial over its formidable adversary
Malarial fever, constipation, orpidity Of the liver
and kidneys, general debility, nervousness and
rheumatic ailments invariably yield to this con-
queror and preventive of disease. For the infrmi
ties incident to the decline of life it is an excellent
specific. 1t hastens c0nvalence and repairs the
ravages of i'll health by facilitating the conversion
Of food in TO blood of rich and nourishing quality
The appetite is improved by it. and in of ner
vous disease it tranquilizes that great sensorium
the brain, far more effectualiy than aay minera
sedative.