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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

Tile present session of our District
2prr affords = good opportunity a.
~ serious injustice to jurors under
new jury law. They are allowed but
y dollar end q half u day = sum en
Gely insuffcient for actually necessary
penses, even if paid, Ms ii ia not. in
hey; being paid IN parish warrants
nerally much depreeiated. They are
Rwed this petty compensation only
Ne in actual attendanceat court. Or
isIators knew, when they enaetedthis
that in oil the country parishes,
psdiately upon tue organization of
Grand Jury the petit jurors are.dis-
Eged by the Court until after the
Mud Jury has completed its labors !;
erally for . period Of three days.
sing those three or four days
petit Jurors receive no compsnsa-
y Many OF them reside from forty
ewenty miles from the Court House.
have scarcely time TO 60 home, and
Urn. If they go home they have
iage to pay, going and returning.
hey do not, they are at . heavier ex-
Re in town.
y was . piece Of littleness in Our law
ers TO redace the previously small
pensation OF jurors and witnesses,
20 waste the money of the peope,
the time Of the regular session, III
Epg to patch up . rotten cons tuition,
thereby 30 impose 90 their constit-
~ the extra and unnecessary expense
extra session, while they got well
N for doing it. III any body does
seFviee to the people, and ought 10
s<B paid fas ID, il y jssepM
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

The following extract shows how
the State and tue people are hum
plugged, but it is All old trick, not
at all original with Charles Morgan.
Some years ago, the old Chatta-
heoga company threw up few
slioyels filll of dirt on the blasiel,
read from this place to Shreveport,
and ap to this day, that is all we
have OF the braneh, for which the
eoApaily received seven hundred
and fifty Thousand dollars from the
State.
A few pieces of wood, and a few
spades full of dirt were put on the
railroad bed near Berwick City a
few weeks ago. INSTANTLY the news
spread like wild fire that the rail
road would soon be completed
through this route to Texas. A
damper was however put on the
whole matter by a statement Of Mr..
Charles Whitney in the Pieayune a
few days ago, in which he said the
rulnor of the completion Of the rail
road to Texas chad no foundation
in fact"
The whole matter is explained
when We learn that those pieces OF
woed, and those several spades full
of dirt had to be put there to pre-
vent the loss Of the privilege grant
cd by the State. They stand for
work on the railroad you under
stand.-Franklin GSt. Nary Enter
prise.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
ESTABLISHED 1922
A. baldwin 4 Co.

Successors &c Sioeomb. Baldwin Il Go
iMPORTE IS AkB DEALERS IN
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
Guns. Iron.
STEEL. NAILS, CASTINGS.
Ag.scnliarsl Implements, Paints. Oils.
Meisls. Tinusre. Rai'r M Sap
plies, Blscksmiths snd
Carpenters Po.ls,
Etc, Etc.
AGENT 81. n Lie NAkTk Dal
COMPANY,
Remington Breeebloading Guns and
Rifles.
"A Canal and 81 Il IS Common Streets,
Adjatni0y City Hotel
New Orleans La.
f,'b 81, 1875
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
Lake House Hotel
B A r. r. O O NJ
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
Lake Charles, La.

HAVING purchased The above well
Ii known hotel property, 1 have re-
Gently and thoroughly rcpmired. painted
and aewIy furnished the entire bniid.
ing, and am determined to keep first
class hotel The bar will be supplied
with the finest liquors. cigars, etc
Horses, mules and oxen. will be well
fed and sheltered in my large FEED
STABLE. in the rear Of the hotel
My STEAM FERRY across Lake
Charles will transport passengers. wsg.
ons. and animals TO and from Isagdad,
Perkins Mil. and Lake Charles.
/ am also agent for the schooner
WELCOME.
Pieces moderate. and sincere inten-
ton to please ali customers. Try me.
GREEN HALL.
feb IA. 1878. II
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
LIST OF LETTERS.

Re,aaiuing in the Postofice ut Lake
Charles. and uncalled tor, March 3lst,
1873 If not ie~lied for on vr before
April 30th, 1878, they will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office. ut Washington.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

The Baten Rouge Weekly Adre-
cate is enlarged to forty columns.
ut is an excellent, reliable, straight
|aout democratic Journal.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

Candidates are being announced
in many of our country exchanges.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

Three or four private schools in
Lake Charles.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
NEW FIRM.
j. w. Bryan s. CO.,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,

t5ENEhAL MEhCUANUISE,
A I the old stand If Bryan 4 Clement,
"A ON the corner Of Ryan street aud
Courthouse square. have converted
The entire l0wef story Of the large build
ing at that place into grand depot for
the sale of al immense stock Of goods,
that are now open. and which they ere
selling vt prices defying competition. A
continuance Of the patronage formerly
extended to Bryan 4 Clement 10 res
pectfnlly solicited.
March Ia, 1878.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
Departures and Arrivals OF the
NIaiis at Lake Charles p. o.
NEW oRLEAN MAIL.


NEW 0RLEAN MAIL.
For Ncrmcn,su Lake Artha 0pelousa.
New Iberia, and all pei Its easi aIkd nor ~
Close AT $40 A. M, Iu.sdsys, fLurfda; q
ana satu days.
Arrive ~ p. NJ, We snssdays. Frids :
nd sundays
AN RON AND ORA NGE NAIL.
(Fur isxas. ibiett's aft. Lyons, Rose
Bl n, job ns b you, Lessburg md brand
Cheniere
t4ost AT 6.sa A. AZ Msnd vs. and Thu slrys.
Arrive nj 6.I5 r. NJ, w tuesdays and Saf
urdays
NANNY MAIL.
Fl DRY creek. sugartown. te sriie. Ara.
oco. Surris r Y,y. Mil REX aad NANNY
Gl IS. a. 800 A -. Oh thursday,
Arrive by P. ~. o. Sedns days.
HfcBD.Y FLAF NAIL.
For Hickory Fl and The ay)
t'ios al 5. o =. NJ. ~ Tnnrsdi T.
mr. We BY 9 P. on ri taFs
d y. REEsF. p. NJ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

SCHEDULE or ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

, Leaves New iberia Tuesdays, Thurs
days and SATURDAYS, ut 9 A. n; arrives
II. Lake Charles next days at SP, y.
Leaves lake Charles Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays ut 6 4. H.;
arrives " New Iberia next days 81 3
p u.
New. light and comfortable. mail
coaches, viii carry passengers ~ the
following rates:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
CAUTION no THE PUBLIC.

A LII persons ere hereby forbidden 10
IN kin any cattle. belonging ~ nae
indiyidna ly. or any one for shom am
~ ut or stock keeper. Amy psrsou
skipning such cattle. without paTlnis-
sion, win be prosecuted criminally and
ciyiIly. -..ae.u
ssass 10, ls7sr@
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

Pneumonia is still the prevailing
disease.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

]. CORNELIUS MUNDAY,
p h y stefan; 8 urg 60 n
AND
ID R II q G i s T.
HAVING established Drng Store
III in the building Of J. w. Bran \
Co, corner Ryan street and Public
Square, / am pre- pared to sell Drugs
tor cash, chea ,rr than ever before Of
fered il Lake Charles. Par ocular eft
forts made o always have on hand u
full suppl, of Qninine, 0plnm, Nor
phine, Alcohol, Castor Oil etc. A sn-
perior article 81 Brandy, Whiskey, Gin,
Wine, etc, kept exclusively for medical
purposes. Can b. found at Drug Store
dnring the day, and At residence, on
Bill . street. ut niglt, il n It profession
nlly absent.
N. B.--Physicians prescriptions care
felIy compounded.
feb n rs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

HROCERIESi GROCERIES II
NJ a fresh supply " Family Groceries
Just received and for sale by
J. wv. BRYAN A co.
IORk! CORS!i OATSi OATS n
" A full supply Of Corn, Oats and
Bran on hAnd and for sale BY
q, w. ARTAE A OA3
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
NEWMAN & JONES,

Manufacturers Agents
AND
iEttRaL COMM SSIaN MERCHANTS,
NJ. 30 Tch,upitoulss Street,
NEW ORLEANS. LA.
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Gaps
2 and Straw Goods,
Sold nj Factory Prize ss-A nd our
best Fermas offered ia
Eastern Markets.
Orders for Staple Groceries filed at
Lowest Prices.
March T 1873
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04
SHORT STOPS

A light shower Fell last Sunday
might.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

MI America seems destined to excel
England in all contests fer the
championship. We have fairly won
he first honors in the manufacture
IA fast sailing vessels, safe locks,
ne arms, boots and shoes, reapillsge
10 sowing machines, and naany
ther manufactures, and oar vieto-
Les in regattas and rifle shooting
lave just been supplemented by a
R1ctory for the American champion,
aniel O'Leary, of Chicago, i'll a
rand international pedestrian con
Est, at London, for the cha,apion-
ifip OF the world. The conditions
III the contest were that tle man
pvering the greatest distanee III
~ days, by walking or running, Or
pth, without assistance, should be
htled to the championship of the
prld, a belt valued at five hundred
4Sllars, and two thousand Ave Aua
ed dollars in cash. There were
yenteen contestants, and over
1f million of dollars was staked
the result. OLeary, at the fin
had made $40 miles, Vaughn,
English chainpion, making 500.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

I will also repuir Sewing Machines,
as well AS Watches. Clocks and Jewelr,
1T mod. rate cost All work guaranteed
Respectfully,
o. FALGOUT.
Jan 10, iS7S-tf
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-04-04

The temper and cutting qualities OF
both KNIVES and Sci sors are carefully
tested.
Great care Ia taken to saaintain and
Increase the well-earned reputation
which this Company have attained. 40
THE LEADING MEXICAN
CUTTERS,
In harmony with the verdict ef cus~
toners the Centennial Exposition
awarded Medals and Diplomas for the
greatest excellence in quality and finish
Of these goods.
THE MILI.ER BROS. CUTLERY CO.
West MsrideR, Coma.
Jan 10, lS7s6m
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
The Riot at Toronto.

The riot which followed the visit of O'Aonovan Rossa to Toronto to lecture was most serious, fully 25O persons being more or less injured, a number of them by pistol shots. On his arrival in | Toronto, Rossa had a narrow escape. As the train drew near the depot, he jump ed off and fell, injuring himself and barely escaped belng run over. As soon as it was learned that he was in town, crowds began to gather, and many threats were made. Anticipating riot, | the authorities ordered two regiments of troops to hold themselves in readiness to assist the police.
 Rossa appeared at the lecture hall. He was evidently Ill at ease. Just after | the commencement of the lecture indi- cations of disturbance outside were l given, shower of stones rattling against the windows and sills, some of which entered the room. These disturbances continuing, the lecture was brought to close. The mob armed with stones, and determined upon mischief. Rossa managed to escape from the hall and mingle in the crowd without being dis covered
 AS soen as 1t became known that Rossa had escaped, the bowling and hooting became stronger and louder. The mob, which now numbered fully twelve thou sand, then vented their displeasure by stoning the police. For time the bat ons were not uplifted. But patience in this row soon ceased to be virtue, and the first blow on the side of the police was struck. The real trouble then con- menced. As the moving mass was being driven up Jarvis street those previously kept under control on Front street broke loose and ran like bloodhounds in search of victims. They came in collision with the police on King street, and, instead of prosecuting their search after the Fen1an leader, they charged on the po- lice, not as men, but like fiends, never approaching near enough to come within the reach of the baton, but arming themselves with bricks and stones and as opportunity occurred hurling them in an lndiscriminate manner.
 AS matter of course the fight soon became general, and persons who had visited the scene as spectators were soon in seething crowd of bowling maniacs, with bricks and stones flying in every direction. Many persons were knocked down by the police batons who had not taken any part in the fight. But it was impossible for the police in such posi- tion to discriminate between friend and foe. Men were dropping in every direc- tion, while every few minutes police man would receive blow from missile that felled him like log. Gradually the hooting horde was forced up Jarvis street, and never did handful of men display more gallant conduct than the policemen as they heroically charged the vast mob and drove them on ahead.
 A number of houses, in which it was believed that Rossa might be secreted, were mobbed, and-it was two o'clock in the morning before the police were able to secure quiet.
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
Living on Twenty Cents a Day.

In letter to the Sandy Hill, N. Y., Herald, Dr. J. s. Cooley, of that place says: "I believe in good living, and in health by good living. But to satisfy the curiosity of yourself, and perhaps aid some one who may be situated as I was, I will state the facts, as have sev- eral times stated them in conversation : From Nov. 1, 1876, to Feb. 30, 1877. I paid out for board in New York city $31. Al, being an average of less than 29 cents day. During the time I gained in flesh, was doing severe mental labor, and never felt better in my life. My diet was varied and nutritious, though plain. Oatmeal, wheat, graham bread, bread and milk, crackers, fruits, beef steak, and oysters were the standard ar- ticles of food. During November and December boarded myself alone, and my expenses for November were $8. 59, or little under 29 cents day. After Jan. 1 my chum boarded with me and enjoyed it as myself. I had been paying 10 cents for milk, but we found where it could be had for 8, and so saved 2 or 8 cents day. For January our whole ex- pense for beard was $1544, or 6 cents less than 25 cents day apiece. For 21 days in February, until I left the city, our whole expense was $9.58, or cents less than B cents day apiece. There was no reason why we could not have continued to board at these rates. We had plenty of everything we wanted. During the winter we ate nearly two and half barrels of apples, included in the above figures. Nor was our case the only one. A friend of mine and his wife occupied room in the same house, and boarded themselves also. Both were at- tending medical lectures, and needed good food. Their whole expenses fol board, washing, and other incidentals were less than $5 per week. I have the cash account kept while in New York, from which I have taken the above fig. ures. Hence I know of what I am speaking"
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
PRINCETON, March 12.

Many mothers are either compelled to stay away from church and theatre, or take their babies with them. A poor woman took her little one in her arms to hear famous preacher. Theloud voice from the platform awoke the child and made it cry, and its mother got up and was leaving the hall when the minister stopped her by saying, "My good wo- man, don't go away. The baby doesn't disturb me-" '' It isn't for that, sir, leave," she replied with perfect un- consciousness of sarcasm, (" it's you dis. turb the baby"
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
The War Against Disease.

The war waged against disease by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters goes bravely on. Dispatches are constantly received from the cured indica- ting the decisive nature of the advantages ob- tained by the great botanic cordial over its for ton, torpidity of the liver and Kidneys, general debility, Nervousness and rheumatic ailments in- variably yield to this conqueror and preventive of disease. For the infirmities incident to the decline of life it is also excellentsp specific. It hastens convalescence and repairs the ravages of ill health by facilitating the conversion of food into blood of rich and nourishing quali- ty. The appetite is improved by it, and in cases of nervous disease it tranquilizes that great sensorium, the brain, far more effectu- ally than any mineral sedativc.
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
The College Boys Letter Home.

DEAR MOTHER am not making so much progress as l expected in my stud ies, because there's great deal else to attend to here. But we have lively times I have just returned from the funeral of Billy Cook. He was shot last Tuesday night because he wouldn't al- low the Sophs to take off his pantaloons and paint his legs red and green, bar ber-pole fashion. This is the last de- gree conferred on the Freshmen by the Sophs. I wish you would send me six shooter, one hundred cartridges, and a double -barreled shotgun. We ain't 6 going to stand any more nonsense from the Sophs. After prayers this morning our class were all busy making sand bags. We're putting up a barricade on the east end of our building, and intend to mount with @ six-pound carronade The losses in our class have been pretty heavy this week. John Hilton is very low with 8 bullet in his stomach, and Seward Livingston is not expected to re- cover from the stab in the side. Jack Rhinelonder is famed for life by bull let in the knee, and Sam Astor has lost the sight of one eye from a .brickbat. There isn't whole window left Tn our college building. But you wait, mother
 You just wait few days and you'll hear something. We're undermining the Sophs' quarters. We're working day and night. The tunnel is now 120 yards long. It goes straight over the campus and under old Prex's building. We've | established communication with his cellar, and tell you drop of claret ol Burgundy is very nice to have after fellows handled pick and shovel hail the night We shall use dynamite, Keep shady, mother. There won't be 6 Soph left by this time next week.
 Your affectionate son,
 | VIRGIL KELLY
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28

A SINGULAR W1LL.-The will of an Englishman recently deceased contained the following unique provisos "I be- queath to my monkey, my dear and amusing Jacko, the sum of e10 sterling per annum, to be employed for his sole and exclusive use and benefit: to my faithful dog, Shock, and my we'll beloved cat, Tib, pension of 95 sterling and desire that, in case of the death of either of the three, the lapsed pension shall pass to the other two, between whom it IS to be equally divided. On the death of all three, the sum appro- priated to this purpose shall become the property of my daughter Gertrude, to whom give this preference among my children because of the large family she has, and the difficulty she finds in bring ing them up,"
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28

Mothers! MOthers!! MOthers!!! Don't
 fail to procure Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for all diseases incident to the period of teeth. ing in children. It relieves the child from pain cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and, by giving relief and health to the child gives rest tc the mother. It is an old and well-tried remedy
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
Cricket Fighting in China.

In some parts of China crickets are as regularly trained for combat as English pugilists, the method being as follows i: The crickets when captured are kept singly in earthenware pots, at the bottom of which is small quantity of fine mould and very small cup containing few drops of water for the insects to drink out of and bathe in. Their foods consists of two kinds of fish called man-yu and kut-yu. Insects called loo- o-kum-chung, tun-tsit-chung, and -tam-chung are occasionally given to them. They get honey to strengthen them, and other items of their diet are boiled chestnuts and boiled rice. For two hours every night female cricket is placed in the pot with the male. Smoke is supposed to be injurious to their health, and the rooms in which they are kept must be perfectly free from it. A charm or mystic scroll to avert evil influences IS some- times placed on the cricket's pot. If they are sick from over eating, red insects called hun-chung are given them. If the sickness arises from cold, they get mos- quitoes if from heat, stoots of the green pea plant. Chuk-tip, or bamboo butter flies are given for difficulty in breathing. At the cricket-pit, which the Chinese call Lip, the insects are matched accord ing to size, weight and color. The stakes are in some cases very large. It is, how ever, generally supposed by the Govern ment that they consist of presents of sweetcakes. A cricket which wins many victories is called Shan-lip, or conquer ing cricket, and when it dies it is placed in small silver coffin and buried. Crickets which display great fighting powers are not unfrequently sold for large sums.
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
(xniun in New York

Just now, when so many people are going to New York, from all directions, it is well to choose a good hotel while in that city. The Grand Central Hotel, on Broadway, New York, combines, with most home-like atmosphere, an excellent cuisine with all the delicacies of the season, the most gentemanly management, attentive service, beautifully and luxuriously furnished rooms, and the most reasonable prices of any of the New York Hotels.
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28

Some men will work harder to drown a neighbours cat than they would to get a mule of their own out of quagmire.
Connecticut western news., 1878-03-28
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW 1Ohh The wholesale New York market quotations snow:
 Beans. .-Marrows, $1.s5a1.7O; fair to good $1.5Od1 50 per oushel. .--,. .- Butter-N. Y. sold at soc. for choice in pails and 18d20c. common to good. Western sold at 35d36c. and the common Western al 7d9c.
 Cheese.-F Factory fancy, 13a131lc.; do. fail 10a11c., farm dairy, prime 11dl2c., and do fair 10d11c.
 Eggs.-Quotations ranged from.sc. for or. dinary to 12c. for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
 F1o,w-Superfine New York and Western $4.35d4 80; extra New York $4. 4.90d510
 Hay.-Shipping 60c.; clover 40d45c.; sal 40d45c.; straw 40d50c.
 Hops.-New York 5a14.; Eastern 8a12c. ycariings 3a6c., olds 1a5c
 Pet,oleuna.-Refned 1s14c. crude 7Ac in bulk; in barrels 93sa911c. Naptha 6s4d7c. il shipping order, and 1611d171ac. in cases, ant 12c. in barrels.
 Pork.-New mess $11a11.5O Family mes, $17.5O, extra prime $10. .25, dressed hogs 54cc.
 Whedt-Spiing No. 2, $1.26. Milwaukee al 46
 Rye.-State 75c. .....
 Wool-Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia xxx 44d46c., xX 42n44., 42d43c. No. l, 43o 44c. No. R. 35a37c., common, 39d35c. New York and Western XIX 36a3Sc., and No. l, 36d33d3Sd42c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
 F1our.-State family $6.00; rye flour $3.5o. Wheat, State $1.30. Amber $1.32. Corn yellow 5316c; mixed State 54c.
 Petroleun,-Refned 11Idl2c.; crude 915o 0&c.
 Wool-State and Western XIX 42d45c., X 420 43c. medium42d44c., coarse 33d34c. CATTLE MARKETS.
 BuFFALo.-Cattle good quality, $4. 90 Hogs, fair to good $3.60a$3.65 best $S.90.
 EAST LIBERTY, PENN.-Best cattle $4.70, medium to good $3. .25d4.50 common to fair $3.50 Hogs, Workers, $4.0Od4.35; Phila- dclphias, $4.40d4.55. Sheep, $3.50d5.40.
 WATERTowN, MAss.-Cattle, choice $7.75 extra $7.0Oa750, first quality, $6. 1215a6, ,6211 second qual. $5 5621S, third Quality 1. 25 5.O0 extra $450d5.50, sheared 315a5Ac., sprigu lambs 4d51@c.. veal calves 4G6kc