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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
DIR. !, II. billiard.

HAVING permanently located in the
! 1 town Of Lake Charles, respectfully
offers his professional services to the
citizens OF town and country. Disease
OF the throat and lungs treated on an
improved plan; also Rhumatism and
Neuralgia. Cancers removed without
the use OF the knife or caustIC. and
without pain. March 10, 1876.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish :. Of
CalcaSieu.

State Of LOuisiana, Parish Of
CalcaSieu.
The State O. Louisiana and Parish'of
CaIrasInu vs.. Calcasieu Sulphur and
Mining Co, Leasees.
DT virtue OF the powers in me vested
d nv SGT Of the Legislature Of this
State. No, ~. of 1873, approved March
Ia, 1913, Will proceed to sell at public
auction. 1T my Office in the town Of
L5ke Charles. on Broad street, beIween
Ryan and BilDO streets, on
saturday, December Is, 1915,
at II o'clock A. NJ, and continuing
from dav to day if necessary, the prop
erty hereinafter described and assessed
in the name of The Calcasieu Sulphur
and Mining Co. Lesses, viz :
A certain tract IF land situated in
this parish, being Section %, West
half of Section %. South half of South
half of Section 20 West half of South
east qnarter of Section 20. and South
west qlarter of Section q. in Town
ship Q South, Range 10 West, contain
ing l4Oo OO-IGO acres. Said property
having been seized by m to satisfy a
privilege and claim due the State of
Louisiana and parish of CaIcasie,l for
taxes due on said property for the years
1873. 1874 and 1875, amounting to
1928 -. together with all costs and
CHARGES
At said sale the property will not be
adjudicated unless the bid offered be
sufficient to satisfy the State and Par
ish taxes, as above, and al Gusts and
charges that may accrue.
Terms Cash on the spot
JACOB RYAN,
State and Parish tax Collector,
CaIcasieu, La.
Lake Charles, III, Nov. 30, 1876.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
State of Louisiana.

state If Louisiana and Parish Of Cal
casien vs.. Emile Vincent and his
rr"p"rty.
DI virtue OF the power in me vested
ID by law, I will proceed t" sell at
public auction. at my Office "n Broad
street, between Ryan aud BuUO streets,
town OF Lake CA4rlta, Ou
Saturday, TIE I6t:, day CT De-
cember. 1876. at II o'clock A. II, the
property hereinafter described and as
Ses>ed in the name of Emile Vincent,
viz:
A certain tract of land. being lots 3
and /, of Section 35, Township II
South, Range / West, and containing
l63 OO.I0O acres. Said property having
been $, ICED by me to satisfy privilege
and claim due the State of Louisiana
and Parish of Calcasieu, for taxes upon
said property for the years 1872, lo73,
1874 and 1875, amounting to $lc 50,
together with all costs and charges.
Vt said sale the property will not be
adiudicated unless the bids be sufficient
to satisfy the taxes, as above, and all
costs and charges, which may accrue.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
JACOB RYAN,
Tax Collector.
Lake Charles, La, Nov ID, 1876.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
Public Notice.

A LII creditors of the vacant success
N siou of J. W. T. Lambeth, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to present
their claims to me, 6 Sugar Town, for
approval. duly authenticated. without
delay. All persons indebted to said
succession are requested to make pay
nent to me without further notice.
GEO. ". RICHARDSON,
Curator Of said Sue cessiOn.
Sugar Town, Calcasicu parish, La,
October ) 1876.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
w. :. GROW.

CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
DEGS leave to announce to the peo-
ID pie of Lake Charles, that he is pre-
pared to do job work, and to take con-
tracts for building or repairing AL
business in his line will be attended to
with dispatch and interest. Shop near
Masonic building. May lily
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
AT HOME.

Weather. clear and cold, with
frost and ice nightly, for a week
past.
J. W. Jark&oo, editor Of the
Opelousas journal, has il $500
Parker guu,!and knows how to use
it. Last week, at Henry WeIch's,
on the Locasine, and on the Grand
Marais, he bagged fifty prairie
chickens, or pheasants, as they are
popularity called. The correct
name ia the pirnated grouse, or
tetrao cYa''o. They are unusually
abundant on the Calcasieu prairjes
this winter.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07

we're glad when Phil. Sheridan and
Capt. DaIgetty, III the person of
De Trobriaud, dispersed the legal
Legislature Of the State 10 1875,
v t were gi"d OF al these Thugs,
be""n~", as m"n understanding
lie Constitution OF tb" Republic,
reared III n land Il liberty, and
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07

DARTIES wishing to purchase Sew
/ ing Machines will find it TO their
advantage to call on Q. NJ. Drew,
Agent, Tor the World Renowned Singer
Sewing Machine. Lake Charles. La,
who will be pleased to sell on terms de-
flying competition. A liberal discount
made for cash.
Particular attention paid 10 sewing
machines left for repairs, Needles,
check springs, oil, rubbers, etc, CON
stantly on hand,
All orders addressed tn c NJ. Drew,
Lake Charles. La, will receive prompt
attention.
Nov .
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
May 4
THE OLD OAK
= ALOO n
OPPOSITE LAEFRANC'S WHARF.

This well known stand. has been re
Gently repaired, refurnished and
opened, 10y the undersigned. A full
stock of choice liquors, wines, ales and
cigars, constantly ON hand. Call and
see the old sa' oon in its new dress.
ANIEuEE FARQU t..
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
Fer Sale.

4 T Lake Charles City, parish of Cal
\ c,lsieu, that fine residence formerly
occupied by Ernest Florenville, with
lot Of 2OO feet front by 100 deep. Best
location for business. Terms, one-third
cash, balance ut + and II months credit.
Offers to be made by mail to A. Tru-
ieau, ID St. Charles street. Key in
the hands of Mr.. Julien Richard.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07
J. LEE,
Saddle and Harness Maker,

LAKE CHARLES, La.
CADDLE Trees made to order, and
- particular attention paid to repair
ing old Saddles and Harness. Also con-
st&ntly on hand bride rigging of all
kinds, halters, spur rigging. pistol
holsters, etc. A liberal share of the
public patronage is respectfully soil
Gifted. Prices to suit the times.
June II, lST5-ly
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07

~ thr right hip ; SIX years old.
Nov. 30 G.. B. kEEEER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-12-07

State If louisiana and Parish Of Cal
casien vs.. Emile Vincent and his
properly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this eff
fectual remedy for all
diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
eurplv and pfffcfuailV
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
the BEST.

TNHE undersigned is sole proprietor for the
Il sale of HENDRICKS TANNING MILL,
GRAIN AND SEED SEPARATOR, within
the county of Montgomery, and is prepated
to fill all orders on demand. Having the
best machine in the world, defy competition.
No farmer need longer SOW impure grain, as
my machine takes out rye. cookie and all in
urities from seed wheat. II grades wheat into
two classes if desired. 1t separates timothy
from clover, and cleans all kinds of grain or
seeds grown by the farmer. 1t cleans rapid
", is durable, and so cheap that no farmer
can afford to do without it. ] sell the Sepa-
rator at S25, and the combined Chatter and
Separator at $50. Every Mill is warranted
to give entire satisfaction. Those wishing
Mills can have a machine brought to their
barn and thoroughly tested. machine can
always be seen at the Montgomery House in
Rockville, Nd. WM. o. kINGSBURY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
BLACKSMITHINC.
SAFETY OIL.

A LADDIN'S SECURITY OIL. will burn
IN longer, have much less smell, aud not
crust the wick, and will be found to be very
economical, to say nothing of the entire Sc
CURlTY in its use. This Oil is made by c.
West Sons, Baltimore, Mo, whose name is
sufficient guarantee to all who know them
IL is for sale, in its pure state, hy
B0UIC BROS,
jan Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
c.,z ;5,1s1a57 UNDERTAKING.

Having just newly reftted my Ilearse and
laid in a large supply of Walnut and Ready
Made Collins, | am now prepared 10 attend
Funerals in any part of the county at short
est notice and ON most reasonable terms
Thankful for past patronage, would re-
specially solicit continuance of the same.
mar l7--tf WM. Il. MILLER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
S
c1RsAT== CARRIAGE SHOP,
Established 1863
MN, Ii. MILLER,

NTM. ID. MILLER,
wv SUCCESSOR TO WIN. MILSTEAD,
would respectfully inform the citizens of this
county thai he still continues the manuiac-
ture Of Buggies, Carriages and Express
Wagons, OF all kinds and sizes, al the old
stand on the Washington and Brookevile
Turnpike, near BRO0KEVlLLE.
Having secured the services of first-class
mechanics from the city of Baltimore he feels
assured that he can give satisfaction in all its
branches.
All kinds of repair work done at shortest
notice and on reasonable terms. Old Work
and Stock of all kinds taken in exchange for
new work Satisfaction guaranteed, and es-
Inmates for all kinds of work furnished on APP
plication.
We also keep on hand a lot of ready-made
Buggics, Carriages and Business Wagons,
which we are prepared to sell a prices TO suit
the hard times Give us a call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined not
IL, be. undersold by any other firm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
OEgsFEEE.D'S
EXC lsior EUma 70

~ SnOrt notice.
Always on hand ali kinds Of Pump Fix
lures, Of the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made on he prem
Uses where they are TO be placed, when desir-
ed, ~ so cents foot.
AIiPumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one wear. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum Of s pr year.
All Pumps put in and moi proving satisfac-
tory, will be taken out and the money re-
funded.
Orders by mail or in person, attended TO
with promptness, and ~ moderate prices.
Is- Forany turtherinformatio apply TO
Mr.. /. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rockville,
Maryland
WIN. OLDFIELD,
PUMP MAKER,
ap19-ly Fountain Green, Hartford Co.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-04-21
FARMERS READ THIS!
SOLUBLE
Sea Island GuallO.
Better than PERUVIAN.
TESTIMONIALS !:

lINON N
DlrERsyiLLE, VA, Sept. %, IA,
have been using your Sea Island Guano
for the past three years, and the results have
been better than from the use of Peruvian.
applied il at the rate of 200 to $50 pounds to
the acre on light sandy soil, alongside of lot
hand, upon which used stable manure The
''Sea Island" Tobacco was cut on the l4th Of
Septemher-the stable manure tobacco will
be at least two weeks later This was plant
ed two weeks earlier than Than the Sea Island
making IL difference of foar weeks in favor
of the guano--an important item when frost
and equinoctial gales are con 7idered.
J. P. BRAGG.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA,
LABORATORY OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY,
ATHENS, GA, April /, 1875.
Analysis of sample of Soluble Sea Island
Guano for G. W. Mason, Inspector, Clarke
county
Per Cent
Moisture determined at 2l2o f ......... 10 CAT
Organic and Volatile Matter......... 81 $40
Equiv. to Dissolved Bone Phosphate l3.lo4
Equivalent to Bone Phosphate........ 20.792
Undetermined (Sulphate Lime, &c.) 10 497
Mechanical condition, Excellent.
100 900
Yielding Nitrogen. .................... 2.498
Equvalentto Ammonia ................ 3 033
Rhosphoric Acid, soluble in water. Coos
Equivalent to Super-Phosphnte Lime 0 SGT
Insol land redacedl Phosphoric Acid 0 $40
II G. WHITE.
Professor of Chemistry.
TARBoRo, EDGEcoMBE Co.. N. G.
Messrs r. w i. Rasin g. Co., Baltimore No.;
Gents Your letter OF the 18th Inst. to
hand, asking MS to the result of the Soluble
Sea Island under Cotton for the past season.
al have sold about one thousand tons of the
Sea Island Guano in the last four years in
this and adjoining counties, and have heard
no real just complaint so far, and the hes,
proof of the same is, that those of my custom
ers who buy Guanos at all, always call for the
Sea Island, and will have no other. | regard
ii as the best and most certain manure sold in
this market" Yours, truly,
JB CoFFIELD.
NS- Every sack warranted to be as repre-
scented, and sold on the most reasonable terms.
A credit of four months free of interest, to
responsible parties for longer time six per
cent. interest will be charged.
Price, per ton, $45 90, in Baltimore. Win
deliver at any depot by the purchaser paying
freight. For particulars address
WESLEY MATTHEWS, Agent,
Wheaton, Montgomery county, Md.
mar 10Y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-20
SAD DEATH OF ME- Alice A. DAVIS
Rslieious Excitement Probably the Cause.

Early last Tuesday morning Miss Alice A.
Davis died at the residence Of her parents, NO.
TO6 Fifth street northwest, after brief Illness OF
congestion Of the brain. The circumstances con-
nected with her prostration and subsequent ue.
mise have been the subject Of con siJerah,e tales
and many rpInors, some OF which, however, can
be relied upon as facts. 1t is asserted, by sotne
individuals, that the deceased became a regular
and enthusiastic attendant on the Union revival
meetings that have been going on In this city for
several weeks past under the supervision ofMessrs.
Hammond and Bentley, and that the excite
ment so preyed upon her mind as TO cause the
sad result. 1t is known to be fact that for
several years past she has been q member Of the
Metropolitan church Sunday school, and more
recently given herself up to q closer study Of
religious subjects ind her spiritual welfare. So
influencing was II consideration Of this matter
T SSe and on the Srst sunday in the present
month was re: elved q member in the church TO
which she had been long attached as Sabbath
II is stated that she has never attended but one
| Of the Hammond meetings, although at that
| time she was impressed with the Importance OF
beneficial results spdnging therefroD. On the
Thursday following her union with the church she
/ was taken i'll, and the malady appearing to grow
worse Dr. Howard was called in,- and pronounced
i the disease congestion Of the brain. She under
went severe pain and was at times wandering In
her mind, but never so dangerous as to require
4 binding fast in the bed, as has been asserted.
4 This trouble left her some days previous to her
j DEATH and when that hour arriyedsho was both
clear and calm in mind satisfied to a. sSswss yhs'
severe attack Of typhoid lever, and &c "a thought
SSusht n iT probsby
1 excitement had superinduced the disease, but
| was satisfied that her mind was in such q condi
tion that most any excitement would have iata
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-20
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Of the Board-A New q

Regular Meeting Of the Board-A New Rule.
The regular meeting Of the Fire Commissioners
was held last night at the Columbia buildings.
Frsssat' Commissioners Morgan, (president, }
Reed, (secretary,) Collins, Bacon, Thomas and
TAFT.
The session was begun an hour earlier than
usual, for the purpose Of giving n hearing to Mr..
J.. p. Seibold in the matter Of his displacement
operator in the fire-alarm telegraph Office which
was referred to the board by the District Commits
siOners. In order to give MT. Seibold an opportu-
nifty to bring some witnesses before the board, the
matter was postponed until Friday evening.
A further communication was received from Mr..
Walsh, through his attorney, J. J. johnson,
claiming damages for injuries done to the roof Of
the building at the corner Of Eleventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue by the placing Of telegraph
wires upon II. Referred to the superintendent Of
Applications for positions in the department
were received from the following persons: Alex
J. Craig, Philip Krafts, Michael Sweeney Jas.
G. Murray and Jas. Bullock.
The committee on accounts reported fayorably
upon q number Of bills.
THE NEW RULE.
Commissioner Collins called up the rule which
he proposed at the last meeting, requiring that
appointees in the department be not under twenty
one years over forty five years of age, not under
five feet seven inches in height, temperate in
habit and that they first pass an examination by
practicing physician and receive a certificate Of
physical soundness and capability of ordinarily
performing the duties of n fireman.
Commissioner Bacon offered an amendment to
the rules in the form Of an examination to which
applicants should be subjected. The questions re-
fer to nativity, residence habits and physical con-
dition Of the applicant and one asks whether the
applicant had given any money, directly or indi-
rectly, to any person for procuring his appoint
ment.
The rule was further amended ny makin- the
required height five feet and six inches and re-
quiring the examining physician to be known as
genuine physician by two or more members Of
the board. : ....
The rule was adopted as amended.
Commissioner Thomas called attention to the
great rate of speed at which the wagons of. the
chief and assistant engineer drove to q fire. and
on his motion It was ordered that two gongs be
purcha sed, to be placed upon the vehicles
After the transaction Of routine business the
board adjourned 49,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-20
Miss Peabody and the Kindergarten.

The ladies who were present at Mrs. PollOck's
last KINDERGARTEN" lecture to mothers were very
mush gratised to meet Miss Peabody, the venern-
BILE disciple ofFrebeI's kindergarten culture. Her
remarks in regard to the child soul. illustrated
as they were by amusing anecdotes, wise eounsels
and suggestions to mothers, charmed and capt-
waited the audience and inspired all present with
the wish that they might enjoy the privilege OF
listening to her again. She urged Mrs. Pollock
70 open the coming summer a course Of lectures,
practically illustrated like the present one she is
now engaged upon, but for nurses, where ladies
would come with their children and nurses TO
learn.Fr9bers method Of infant training, which.
In perfectly natural and amusing manner laid
the foundation for the child to grow up healthy
and vigorous in mind and body, Industrious aud
religious In the true sense. She cited the ex-
ample Of Mrs. Aldreh, who has opened such q
class in Florence, Mass, with great success, num-
herring seventy when last heard from. Her ex.
-psnses the hrst year were betrayed by an en-
nghtened, rich gentleman, who h nd become con-
vfneed that by this means the whole generation
would be benefited. 1t remains to be seen what
can be done here in Washington TO enlist peoples
attention for the science Of ''the new education -
as Il is called in England. Mrs Pollock is ready
for the work, IL some Encouragement is held out
to her, and willing, though not In position to do
90 to give her services entirely without renumer-
alton. Miss Peabody leaves Saturday morning..
Mrs PallOek's next lesson to mothers will be
gwen Friday evening at 40 O'Clock in the parlors
Of the Y. NJ. O.. A. Miss Peabody has kindly con-
sented 70 be present, and all those who Inter
sst"d in the Subject are cordially invited TO be
pgessaL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-20
CHESAPEAKE PREsBYTERY.
of the Second DAYS ssssio,

froceeolngs OF the second Days Sesslon.
The second days session of the Presbytery Of
the Chesapeake was held yesterday at the Gen.
trail Presbyterian church, Rev. VIM. Dinwiddle
acting as moderator.
The following committees were appointed: On
devotional exercises A. W. Pitzer and J. v.
Shields; on narrative, J. A. Scott and B. g. d.
NaXley; on finance. A. ]. Bradteld and Isaac
Jones; on minutes Of synod, L. B.. White, J. F.
Cannon and .. Braden. Committees on records
Alexandria. James Nicolls and J. ID. Holliss; Ca
tOctin, J. q. Hammer and N. w. Pierson; Central,
J. +. Cannon and WIN. L. Glassell; Culpeper, H.
Branch and Z. W. Lansdale; Franklin square, ].
Leyburn and W. L. Holiday: Franklin street. G.
W. Campbell and ]. V. A. Shields; Greenwich,
b. L. McMurran and Isaac Young; laurel r. B.
White and J. d. TullOss; Leesburg, J. A. Lefeyre
W. ". Pierson; Louisville, W. n. MARYLAND and
b. ID. q. Monkey; Middlobury. r. L. McMunan
and g. W. Lansdale; PoolesvIlle, James Nieolls
J. Young; Rappahannock. Henry Branch and A.
Nicollsen: Rockville and Bethesda, W. N Mark
land and J. '. A: Shields; Salem, J. Leyburn and
Braden: Union. K. B. White and 4. NicoIIsen;
warrenton, II. L. Singleton and P.!B raden.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The reports and records of the churches and
narrators Of the state Of religion were received and
d11epted. .
The rn:lmittee appointed to install Rev. P. P.
Rev. j. 4. Scott, pastor Of Salem and WarrentOn,
reported that duty performed.
The committee appointed on the organizati Of
a church at Farwell reported that the Presbyte-
rans Al that village were placed u-4der the con-
troll Of the pastor and session 81 the Leesburg
church. DR.. GARNER was added 70 The Committee.
which was continued
NESTS; Hamr Isr, Mitchell and Kirkland were
pIpnnat ." committee TO prepare a memorial in
fi sta % the memory Of Rev. G. W. Leyburn,
" missionary to Greece.
Reports were heard from the committees on sys-
tematic benevolenee and sustenation, and, after
the transaction Of other routine business, the
presbytery adjourned until evening.
In the evening a foreign missions meeting was
held. Rev. DIR. Nicolls read the report OF the
committee on foreign missions. Addresses were
made by Rev. J. Leighton Wilson, secretary Of
the board Of missions; Rev. DR.. Kirkland and
others,