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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-08-22
ITO, FOR CALCAsiEu PASS.
,fssa'- h The handsome, swift run
~ ming propeler

fss~~ b The handsome, swift run
aNis ming propeller
R A M @ s..
has resumed regular semi-weelly trips
from Lake Charles to Leesbnrg. (C,l
casieu Pass, carryipgtth the United States
Mail. All down and mp trips by day
light. Accommodation for eight pas
sengers Excellent inducements to
hunting and fishing parties.
Fare, Each WAY. So so.
Leaves Lake Charles MONDAYS and
thursdays at 6 a M; arrives at Lees
burg same days.
Leaves Leesburg Wednesdays and
Saturdays at 6 IL. M; arrives at Lake
Charles same days.
Schedule running time between both
places, twelve hours; actual running
time, much less.
THOS r. REYNOLDS,
April rs, 1878. Master
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MEM FIRM.
j. w. Bryan ~ Co.,
DEALERS IN
DEALERS IN

GENERAL MERCHANDISE
A Z the old stand of Bryan & Clement,
IN on the corner of Ryam stleet aud
Courthouse square. have converted
the cutire lower story of the largeibnibl-
ing at that place into u grand depot for
the sale OF an immense stock Of goods,
that are now open. aud which they ore
selling at prices defying composition 4
continuance Of the patronage formerly
extended to Bryan a. Clement Is res
pectfully solicited.
March IA, 1873.
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Constitutional Amendments.
ACT NO. ~, p. S. OF ISIS.

Constitutional Amendments.
ACT NO. ~, 2. S. OF ISIS.
NUMBER ONE.
That the seat of government shall be estah-
lishc1 at the city of Baton Rouge or at the city
OF New Orleans, rs thetmajori'y of the voters o.
the Stated may deter..ine a the next en- uIng
election; those voting to locate the State cap ia
AT Baton Rouge shall indorse on their tickets,
@"For State Capital. Baton kouge;;' those voting
to locate the capital at New Urle,ns shall in
dorse on their tickets, "For State Capital, New
Orleans"
(Strike out article one hundred and thirty
ACT NO. IA, R. S. OF 1878.
NUMBER Two.
Representatives shall be chosen on the first
Tuesday after the frst Monday in November,
every two years, and the election shall be com
.pIeted in one day. The General Ascend y
shall meet on the first Monday in january,
1879, and oiennally thereafter, on the first
MOnd " in Januqry, unless a different day D.
appointed by law, aud their sessions shall he
held ~ the seat OF government.
(Strike out article seventeet.)
NUMBER THREE.
After the year 1878 the General Assembly
snail not nave power 10 levy III amy OH0 Joh
f r. all State purposes more than per cent
nm taxation, nor shall any collection of more
than one per centum taxation be made in any
enc y0aY, on the actua cash value OF all roal
and personal properly liable to taxation except
in case of a foreign invasion or Il domestic IN
surreetion. and in that event any additional
taxation shall only be for the imaeiiate pur-
pose of repelling invasion or suppressing insur
rection The CITY of New Orleans shall not
levy orgeollect in any one year more than one
and one-half per eentum taxation on the actual
cash value OF all the real and personal property
liable to taxa ion within its limits. No parish
or municipal CORPORATION, except the city OF
New Orleans, shall levy or collect in any one
year more than one per centum taxation upon
the actual cash value OF all the real and personal
ut ,periy liable to taxation within its limits.
The General Assembly shall not have power tn
issue any bona or pledge the faith of the State
for any purpose. nor shall itauthor,ze any pars
isb or municipal corporation to- issue any bond
or create any debit provided, that this shall not
prohibi. the issue OF new bonds in exchange for
old bonds. where the debt or ra OF interest is
not increased.
NUMBER FOUR.
The members of the General Assembly shall
be paid salary Of five hundred dollars ($50O)
per session, and actual travelling expenses ny
the nearest practicabi route, not toexceed nifty
dollars t$50) for any one member; provided
that iftwo sessions are held in the same year
they hall receive for The second session in thai
year-a salary of only two hundred and fifty dol
lars t$25a) and actual travelling expenses by the
nearest practicable route not to exceed fifty
dollars (S5n) for any one member. The regular
biennial session sshalln exceed ninety day
in duration, unless by vote of twosthirds If the
members elected to each house of the Generd
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-08-22
Pay Y0saE Taxes.

AM now ready to receive your taxes
IL for the year1877 and previous years
and licences of 1873 Parties owing
taxes, or licences may save themselves
Etroubleiand expense by settling at once.
Now is the accepted time.
w. I'll. iKIRKMAN,
.Aprill6. TAX Collector.
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TERMS OF The PAPER

sCRIPTIO RATES.
Daily published every morning ex-
cept Monday, per annnm $lG; and at
same rate hall. yearly and quarterly.
Weekly published every Saturday
morning), per annnm So; aud ut same
rate half-yearly and quarterly.
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Job Printing of all descriptions care
fully executed, with neatness aud dis
patch,
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DERNAR,D KOWATZ,
tCARPENIlER AND BUILDER
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA,

Will give special attention to any ouslls'
intrusted to my care such as House BUILDING
iCistefn Making, Wharf Building, PileiDr'sns
and any other kind of work that may
required to be done.
orde'seft at my residence on the Lake
james ly
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HOMESTEAD PATENTS

am now prepared as usual to make
4 final proof of Homestead Entries,
and procure patents for same, also to
procure patents for entities made pre-.
tvions to the late war.
Homestead and State Land entries
attended to with plnctuality and dis
THAD. MAYO.
LaketOharles, June Z, lo7z-7ly.
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LsDerai Terms for Town Lots.
As agent for all the owners. 4 will
IA sell a number of the Kirby lots for
lone7fonrth cash. balance in six, twelve
and eighteen months. See descriptive
map at Recorders office, and at nv
Office. Call on, or address.
GEO. III. WELLS,
'o'ine W Lake Charles, La.
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Representatives shall be chosen on the first
Tuesday after the 6rst Monday in November,
every two years, and the election shall be COM
spIeted in one day. The General Ascend y
shall meet on the first Monday in january,
1879, and oiennally thereafter on the first
Mond " in .Ianrry, unless different day b.
appointed by law, aud their sessions shall he
held ~ the seat Of government
lStrike out article seventeen.
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NUMBER TWENTY

The Legislature is authorized to exempt
from State, municipal or parish taxation house,
hold goods, such as furniture, wearing apparel,
tools of traIe or pro esson and family portraits,
not exceeding in aggregate value the sum o.
1--WE hundred dollars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
The Shepaug Accident.

An accident occurred to gravel train on the Shepaug railroad about noon, on Saturday last, about two miles north of the Housatonic River railroad bridge, resulting in the death of Patrick McGarth of Washington, and Pat rick Sullivan of Litchfeld, and seriously i'm turing John O'Brien of Washington, all reg ular trackmen of the road
 The train, of ten platform cars loaded with gravel, with loc omotive Tn the rear, were moving south from the gravel pit, below Rox- bury Falls. When passing around curve, the leading car left the track, from some cause not known, six others following it, leaving the locomotive and three cars remaining on the track Four of the cars were badly wrecked. through to Hawleyville, Saturday night, and returned to Litchfeld early Sunday morning. Officers of the company visited the families of the men killed, and making them present on behalf of the Company to meet funeral ex- penses. The injured man was attended, Sat- urday afternoon, by Dr. H. w. Buell., Presi- dent of the Company, assisted by Dr.s Brown of Washington, and Newcomb of Litchfield.
 The milk train went down as usual Saturday afternoon, and regular trains were running on Monday as usual, the accident having re- suited in interrupting travel on Saturday af ternoon train down and evening train up only.
 This is the first accident on the road result ing in loss of life or serious injury to the per son, since the opening of the'road to travel, Jan 1st, 1872.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
COUNTY ITEMS.

A NEW MILFORD negro, Henry Carpenter by name, 82 years old and partially deranged, was found dead at the foot of the abutment of bridge near Danbury, on the 4th. It was supposed that he had gone to that village to see the Fireman's Parade, and walked of the bridge in the in the dark. He was a harmless, honest, genial fellow, much followed py oeys.-Miss Heicn NJ. Brown is visiting friends in Scranton, Penn.-Mr. and Mrs. E. Stone arrived home from Europe last week. Miss Minnie H. Leayitt, of Mt. Vernon, N. r., has been spending short time in this village. The Congregational Sabbath School has re- gently added over a hundred new books to it's library. Among the recent arrivals at the New England House were John T. Burr and family and MT. Battelle, of Memphis, Tennessee. driv- en away yellow fever.-The Freemasons have responded to the call for help to the suffering South.-Rev. MT. Pogson, of Bridgenorts lec. lures at the Congregational Church m Tom peranee, on Friday evening. Many tobacco growers have been obliged to take down their tobacco during the recent hot, moist weather to prevent it's ''pole-burning. g."--The late ex. curslon attracted 112 people from New Mil ford.-Some hungry scoundrel broke into Par son bonars pantry, recently; aggravated theft. that
 The RIvERToN scythe shop is running on Iuli tme.-The rule shop is closed for few days for repairs.-The new paper mill has commenced manufacturing paperof good qual- ny.-Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Stevens have return
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
Cornwall.

Mrs. Clara Miner died at her residence. Sept. 4th, at the advanced age of 81. She leaves a large circle of friends. She was respected and loved by all who knew her.
 Ira Tcknor, of Flint, Mich, but formerly of this place, died of typhoid pneumonia, Aug. 18th. Mir. Ticknor was born in Sharon. Conn, in 1917, and is consequently 61 years of age. The Flint Globe says of him, s'Mr Ticknor was man of sturdy principles, firm as rock in maintaining what he believed to be right. He had the respect Of all who knew him, hay ing large circle of warm friends His death is deeply lamented, but he leaves behind him the record of an honorable Gfe" His mother, Mrs. Sybil Tickno", is now residing in Corn wall with her daughter Mrs. Pierce, at the ad- vanced age of 96 years. She is the oldest per- son living in town and is very smart for a wo- man of her years. She bids fair to become a centennarian. A
 Summer boarders have all left
 ScnooL.-E. N. Whitney has entered Yale College this fall Fred Clark and Samuel White have gone to Claverack, N Y, to school. Miss N R. Miner has entered Ho!- yoke Seminary. DAMON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
WASHINGTON, Sept, 1878,

MIR EDITOR Not long since, Messrs Woodruff and Titus repainted the part of the late J. w Titus house that was damaged by the fire, and they asserted that if the paint had been lead and oil, instead of the fire proof Averill Paint, the house must have burned in spite of the efforts made to save it. If one wishes to see the perfect repose of nature, let him take moonlight ride on the eastern shore of Waramaug on such calm evening as those we are now enjoying. It is hard to realize that the lazy zephyr just rip bling the surface of the lake could get so furi- onsy mad as it appears was the case 6 flew weeks ago. The buildings that suffered are mostly repaired, but ''as tree falleth so it must lie." Exceptions make the rule," we are told ; so Mir. J. S. Gums apple trees that were reset look in good condition, though destitute of fruit, and the supporting props still in position.
 Proceeding as far as far as Gilbert's famous tea store in Warren, we see in many places the ground strewn with fallen apples. and the odorous cider mill in several instances signi- fies that there must be "a little cider to fill up the vinegar barrel"
 That t'misfortunes never come singly," is s. J. Nettleton's experience Besides the injury his property received from the tornado, his loss was increased by losing one of his span of horses in consequence of kick from colt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
Warren.

About twenty of our people went on the Rockaway Beach excursion; and nearly as many have been rusticating at Milford Point enjoying themselves hugely regardless of the prevailing east wind and fogs.
 MT. Myron Hopkins and wife, of Medina, N. Y., are visiting friends here.
 Miss Lizzie Derrickson has entered Mr. Holyoke seminary.
 The young people are to have moon- light picnic and corn roast, this week Monday evening, at the Pinnacle
 The apple crop is large here, but potatoes are failure small and few in the hill.
 Mir. McAllister had promised to speak to us on temperance, last Sabbath evening. He found himself unable to procure team and, being unwilling to disappoint us asecond time, he walked the entire distance, fifty miles, starting at 1 a. m. and arriving at p. m. To say that his lecture was interesting, would tamely express its effect upon his audience. His earnest and distinct utterances interspersed with wit and humor, finally rising to eloquence was effective with small but attentive au- dience. Wherever he may be engaged to speak hereafter, we advise all who can to improve the opportunity of listening to one who knows what he wishes to Say, and how to say it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
Ellsworth.

The greatest excitement of last week, was the camp-meeting at Cornwall. Bridge, which, dur ing the ten days It was carried on, was attend ed by nearly all of the people in this vicinity, one or more times. Good order seemed to prevail throughout the meetings On Sunday the attendance was very large and large crowd assembled to witness the immersion after the sermon, but only few were able to witness it.
 MT. Giles Skiff's new house is rapidly ap- preaching completion, and presents very neat and tasty appearance. We understand it will be ready to occupy in short time
 One week ago last Saturday, the house oc- cupied by MT. Hezekiah Gregory and owned py Mrs. Laura Ann Peck, was discovered to be on fire and but fer the prompt assistance of one or two men near by, the house would have burned to the ground before other help could have arrived to save it. The fire prob- ably originated from an old and defective chimney. There was no wind at the time, or every building on the premises would proba- bly, have been consumed, Almost every farmer is cutting up his corn, this week, which promises to be good crop, though some of it seems to be prenia- turely ripe in almost every field.
 Quite number from this place went on the excursion to Rockaway Beach on Monday of last week, and had splended time. : Miss Jennie Whitehead, of Washington, Conn.,, is visiting friends in this place, and is now the guest of Miss Frances Mercy. > Samuel E. Everett Esq, is fitting up a cranberry bog in the meadow near his resi- dence. This will be the first cranberry patch of any size that we know of about here. It is good place to make the experiment.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

 saving any more of the workmen was aban- doned and the mine was flooded
 It is supposed that England will not act with the other Powers to compel Turkey to execute the Treaty of Berlin.
 Fl,wnce The Paris Exhibition receipts up to the 4tl inst, amounted to $1, 349, 023. Minister Moves has opened public subschip- tion for the yellow fever sufferers in Paris. Germany. Noblling is dead
 The Liberals have succeeded in organizing the new parliament
 Count Stolherg has made a strong speech against Socialism.
 Some points are still unsettled in the German negotiations with the Vatican
 I}trkey.-The Russians are about to leave Erzerum, and Mussulman raid on that city is feared.
 It is proposed in Turkey to fund the paper currency in four per cent bonds.
 It IS deemed probable that Midhat Pacha will be made Governor of Asia Minor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

1astrtG. G.-The Austrian commander now expects to conquer Bosnia within month.
 Military operations have begun against the insurgents on the Save.
 The Albanian League, formed of Turkish in- surgents, is said to number 45, 900 men, all well armed. It is said that Austria proposes to occupy Albania as well as Bosnia
 The Bosnian insurgents are strongly entrench-ed at Belina.
 Great Britain. About 281 people were killed, last week, by colliery explosion in Monmouthshire, England, and all chance of
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH. You deserve to suffer, and if you lead miserable unsatisfac- tory life in this beautiful world, it is entirely your own fault and there is only one excuse for you, - your unreasonable predjudice and skepticism which has killed thousands Personal knowledge and common sense rea- soning will soon show you that Greens August Flower will cure you of Llver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all it's miserable effects, such as sick headache, palpitation of the heart, sour stomach, habitual c0stiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous prostration, low spirits, &c Its sales now reach every town on the Western Continent and not Druggist but will tell you of it's wonderful cures You can buy sam pie bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will re- lieve you. Sold by A. s. Wright & Co.,, of I,ttchfield
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
DOMESTIC.

The number of small per cent bonds sold IS remarkable. ,a,. .s..r
 Senator Blaine spoke to 10000 persons at Ogdensburg, N. r., Sunday
 The Samoan treaty has been ratified in Samoa.
 The hearing of the Fitz John Porter case has been adjourned to October l.
 The Massachusetts Greenback Convention has nominated General Butler for Governor The Temperance men nominated Dr Miner.
 General Longstreet has been appointed to Southern Revenue Agency.
 Dr. S. l.. Caldwell has been chosen president of Vassar
 The charges against the New York Sheriff, County Clerk and Register are ts be submitted to the Governor this week
 A train on the Long Island Railroad was wrecked, one day last week; one man was killed and nine were injured.
 All of the hotels at Long Branch except two have closed.
 Miss Clara Louise Lellogg has returned to this country.
 Last week the Republicans of New Hamp- shire nominated Matt Head for Governor on an 0utSpOken Administration, hard money tenn perance platform. The Democrats nominated Frank A. Mckean on an anti tariff, and ''fraud' platform. ....,..
 A heavy storm of wind and rain, last week, did great damage south of the Potomac, and in Ohio and Pennsylvania
 The New York Custom House Investigating Committee has been taking testimony.
 President Hayes arrived in Chicago, Friday, and spoke at the Chamber of Commerce.
 A colored mob in Mississippi has hanged a white man who killed one of their number
 The recent funeral of the gypsy queen at Dayton, Ohio, was attended by 25,000 peo- pie.
 The total amount of the yellow fever sub- scriptions receive in New York up to Tuesday was $252, 04307
 The number of deaths in the south from yellow fever up to Tuesday was 5,612.
 w. V. s. Wilson, a Treasury clerk, has been arrested for theft of $1.000.
 The Hayden surveying party has been heard from, and is in safety.
 Yellow fever kept the Louisiana Republican Convention from assembling, last week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

A a Court of Probate holden at Plymouth within 4 and for the district of Plymouth the 28th day of August AID. 1878.
 Present GEO w. COLE, Judge On motion of Caroline Robbins adnIinist. .atrix on the estate of Henry D. Robblns late of Ply mouth within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months De allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the to the Admiuistratrix and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in LitchfeId and by posting copy thereof the public sign in said town of Plymouth nearest the place wherein the dece sed last dwet,
 Certified from Record,
 g 3w GEO. W. COLE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

Murch, the man who has beaten Eugene Hale for Congress in Maine, is a laboring man, "a mason we believe-chosen simply for his "gift of the gab." We hope his constituents will notice carefully what he amounts to in Washington.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

San Francisco has been enjoying rise of bonanza stocks. One mine went up from $3 to $90 share; others rose as high as $15 to $2O day. We imagine that the chances for an outside operator are not as good as at faro. the mining ''ring" takes larger advantages than the "bank" in the old fashioned style of gam hlinn
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

Omaha has lost it's biggest hotel by fire. It cost $500, 900, and was insured for but $1O0, 900.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

Independent newspapers are on the increase in Vermont St. Johnsbury Caledonian has recently renounced the ''organ" business, and bolted the local Republican nominations as an earnest of it's sincerity
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

The Wheeler and Wilson Band took the first prize of $150a the Norwalk Tournament, last week. The contest was close between them and the Howe Band, who have challenged the victors to another trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

American agricultural implements have talk en the chief prizes in that department at the Paris exposition and we see it claimed that the United States has received more gold med als, in proportion to the size of our exhibit, than any other nation represented in Paris
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

The story afioat, early last week, that Gen. Miles had been attacked by Indians and had lost a detachment of his men, proved just the opposite of the truth He attacked party of hostile Bannacks killing thirteen and captur- ing more than thirty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

The Greenback success in Maine naturally inspirits Butler, and inclines the Democracy Of Massachusetts to fall into line behind the Essex statesman. They will no doubt make separate nomination, but very large pro- portion, especially of the foreign born mem- bers of the party will give hlm their votes
 The Republicans will probably concentrate on Talbot. 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

A prominent New Haven manufacturer de- that city now than ever before. The carriage business is still dull but the other factories are running full-handed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

Nobiling, the fellow who attempted the En- peror Williams life with a shot gun, has final ly saved the executioner the trouble of be- heading him, by dying in prison.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-19

RESTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Pr,bats Court, 4V Sept. 12th, 1878.
 Estate of Lewis Hadsen, late of Litchfeld in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the distr1ct of Litcheld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly atesed, within said tilae, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to IRENE HADSELL, Executrix.
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