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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
Louisiana Legislature.
EXTRA SESSION.
SEVENTH DAY, March 15, 1870


SENATE.
Bills passed: TO incorporate the
I,o,lisiana Western Railroad Com
many: to incorporate the Red River
and Mississippi Railroad Company.
HOUSE.
Bills PASSED: extending facilities
fnl. the construction of the New or-
leans Texas and Colorado Railroad;
the amended appropriation bill; the
leyee district bill; the delinquent
tax bill.
EIGHTH DAY, March 10.
SENATE.
Bills passed: authorizing liquida-
tion of Indebtedness of the eConsoi-
dated Association of the Planters
of Louisiana: the Mof1ett register
bill: the assessment bill.
HOUSE.
Bills passed: the Lake Charles
and Orange Railroad bill.
NINTH DAY, March il.
SENATE.
Bills passed: supplemental to an
act giving the State Board OF Edu-
cation control OF d site for State
Normal School, etc; to give prefer
enee To suit to test the validity OF
the act Incorporating the New Or
leans and Pacific Railroad Com
rpany; appropriation bill, expenses
extra session; to incorporate and
facilitate construction of the New
Orleans, Texas and Colorado Rail
road Company; relative to DISPOSE
ton of certain surplus funds.
HOUSE.
Bills passed: the Red River and
Mississippi Railroad bill; to incor,
porate the city of Shreveport; rela,
tive to amicable adjustment OF ac.
counts between the State and les
sees of the State Penitentiary; TIC
amend the election law; to provide
for further liquidation of affairs OF
Consolidated Planters Association
TENTH land last) DAY, March 10
SENATE.
Bills passed: to incorporate the
Lake Charles and Orange RAILROAD
Company; to incorporate the town
of Waterloo; to authorize the police
Jury of Concordia to levy specia
tax; relative to the Louisiana lnsti
tute for the Deaf and Dumb anC
the Louisiana State University ano
Agricultural college; the militia
bill; to authorize j.. w. McCraciSei
to sue the State; authorizing the
registrar of voters to appoint al
assistant registrar; to abolish the
departments lin New Orleans) O
Assessments and Waterworks, anC
to give the Police department con
troll Of all buildings in the city; tt
authorize the Secretary of State tt
employ Aan additional clerk, to b'
known asfthe registration and re
cord clerk.
HOUSE.
Bills passed: lrelative to the Lou
| risiaua Justituta f,r the Dpaf am
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

Teachers will apply, as usual, throhgl
the District Directors.
NV. BRYAN, President.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
HOUSE.

Bills passed: lrelative to the Lou
isiana Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb; the militia bill; for appoint
ment of an assistant supervisor of
registration for Orleans parish; to
authorize the Secretary of State to
employ an additional clerk; the de
ticiency bill.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

District Court begins next Mon
day.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

A Western settler--The contents
of a six-shooter.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
FRIGHTENED BY SMOKE.

The passers by near waacks Theatre last evening
wero considerably astonished about ten o'clock TO
from twenty to thirty persons hastiiv leaving the
house. some OF them less frightened. The
rumor spread that there had boon alarm OF re In
side tho theatre, caused BY very pcreeptibs smell Of
smoke. There, was rush, and evidently panic
inside. of.s
A HERALD reporter inquired at tho box ofnoo con-
cerning tho cause Of tho excitement Tho kecpeP
explained that the excitement had como from smell
of smoke. This SMOKE he said, came from the chin
neys OF some houses standing juss above tho
theatre ON Fourth avenue. and had dritted through
the open windows OF tho theatre. In the now
houses no said, they trying to dry the plaster
or mortar He said that the matter had been promptly
explained by Mr. Wailack from the stage to sho
audience, and that Immediately all she excitement
had censed.
Mr.. wallack stated that "littc smoke driftsd In
through tho windows that wcro open the north sdo
Of the house Tor Il holland the people smoled
IT, aud a dozen or 40 OF Them left the house. Ny
FIRST thought when noticed II was for tho safety OF
the audience, ana whom found what the matter was
explained II to them, and there was great deal of
applause and tho play went on. That's all there was
10 H."
.'w hat timo was ~" asked tho reporter.
4 at was In Tho third act" said Mt. waliack.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
NEWARK SAVINGS BANKS.

The Newark (N. J.) Savipgs Bank excitement has
subsided Yesterday Chancellor Runyon made public
his opinion OF the application by the Dime Savings
Institution for action similar to that taken in tho
case OF tho Newark Savings Institution II is as fol-
iows:-
OF benehcaries Its deposors has been received Ia
small and has general
count Ii cannot therefore, be SAID that has
right superior 10 that OF all other depostos indeed
security in which the Investments have been
made The trustee stands ready TO the
securities into c,sh and pay the dcpositors, but
in the circumstanccs II the collection
be torced there will deficiency and IL full
long IL IL bc that through
oi course. those who last II doubted
that deposition would have right aid
ol TINS Court 20 prevent such All inrqGaiy such devo
lion OF the losses depssurs whose be
their vigilance their activity general scramble
have obtained OF their entire deposits OF
oil those who hope payment full
steps 10 prevent unequal distribution Those wu
Absent or unnrmcd al TO he situation who unable
through disability or hndrancs 10 protect themselves
not do IL therefore becomes the auty the
do IL. In this Court will proect
rights of the benehcaries.
obvious that In view OF the reasonable and
eNpectxtions Of deposors under tho cicustauce the
bic without sacrifice. aud distribution should be made
depo,itorA without delay
becomes the duty OF the trustee realize the
as fast he done consistently with the interest
OF the trust and under the direction of this Court divide
the available assets with all practicable despatch
those VINO entitled them. Thus the necessity for
receiver be avoided for xl could be-
la that way may be better effected in this
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
CURRENTS AND EDDIES.

Charleston is boring artcsian we'll.
The English sparrows have coonlzcd IN MinnssotaA
The irrational party" Is organizing In Pennsylvania
Chicago is somewhat alarmed for her Northwesterp
trade
cincinnati rmes:- characterization assures n.
sumption"
The Inter ocean notes an increase Of value in real
property In Chicago.
The Atlanta Constitution says that "Resumpton v
robbery, pure and simple"
Baltimore thinks tbs, sne ss much deservss nsw
federal building as brooklyn.
wheeling Standard:-"rhe golc bug 10 not entirely
squelched. Behold Il creepotb."
Tho whipping post was dcfea,ed In Kentucky By
casting vote. 1t Is now postnumoua
Buffalo Exrre&:-''Many persons called him 'Blun
Ben Wade but nobody succeeded In doing H."
Davenport Democrat.--'A lawyer is to be hanged IN
Texas The only objection wo have to this is that when
the people commence hanging lawyers once they Will
never know when TO STOP"
Tho indigo republicans expect tho political spectrum
soon to EXHIBIT pervadlug change Thoy think tt
viii make tho dem ocrats feel bue"-by reflection Of
their own color, you know.
Cincinnati Conmerctat:--''wc do not want too mans
mints The business is too delicate and important "a
DO scattered. We may require additional capacity,
but It should be concentrated"
The Wilmington DELI Commercial says II s un.
wing gncss, no. inability, which keeps tho people Of
virginia from providing for tho payment Of their
debis such 10 the current opinion.
Tho Wilmington Commercial says that Delaware
could cusy the consent Of tho Eastern shore OF
arylsnd to a marital union, "but how they to
get tho old Iady's conssnts runaway match 10 noe
| practicable"
Louisville uriey-Josrnat:-"Kcntucky's indorse.
msnt OF tho Texas Pacrne bill will probably load to
solid vote In favor OF tho measure oy the Kentucky
delegation In Congress- Tho delegation cannot put NJ
| vote to n better uss."
indianapolis News:-"Congrcss will decide whether
tho Monet boil punch shall be introduced Into the
Districs or II Is somc should % placed In the
Capitol no, for use. thero liquor used there
but to hang tho DOORS like horschocs ier charms
| against evil spirits"
| springfield I<pabican;--"Un,il the new dollars bsgis
to 10 decidedly rcdundan, they wiIl q, least MAINTAIN
parity with the groenbsck. On The other hand they
have certain disadvantages compared with sreeu-
backs and with gold which arc likely 10 prevent their
quoting premium above papsr.~
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

providing for Issuing arms and ammunition to tho
Territory OF Idaho
REVENUE sToREKEEPERs.
Joseph y. Landram was to-day appointed revenue
srorekeepcr and gauger for the Seventh district 4
kentucky. and Joseph Marquilz storokeeper for tho
First district OF Missouri.
ANOTHER snIPLoAD OF EXHIBITS.
At the request OF Commissioner General McCor-
mick, tho Secretary OF the Navy has directed that
another vessel the Constellation, be detailed to carry
goods to the Paris Exposition She will leave Annap
oils in fcw days tor Now York, whcro she will be
bo loaded She will be commanded by Captain James
A. Greer.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

on the subject Mr. Lamb states that for months past
the drafts on this bank have exceeded tho deposits,
ana that 10 tina attributable desre OF the
pank 10 convert Its assets ready cash ana It's ac
ton recently IN making so many assignmcnts lie
regards the erection OF the building Broadway aud
tne removal OF tho bank from The humber quarters oil
canal street as It's nrst mistake. The statement
SHOWS that the bank has received by these assign
menis made since the LIST OF Janus n.y. over $3.50 900.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
A CRIPPLED STAGE HORSE.
pavia vogol, o. No. $50 ws., rorty.ssvon,h SIRE

David VogoI Of No. $50 West Forty-ssvcnth street,
q driver In tho employ OF the Twenty-third
street stage Company, arrested yesterday alter
noon Tor driving a horse suffering from q large
liberated sore upon one OF its hind legs Tho poor
beast could hardly put its foot TO the ground. fhc
stage and caa were brought TO the hesdquartvrs OF
tho society by superintendent Hatfield, aud the dis-
ablcd animal vas examined by several veterinary sur
gcons, VINO pronounced II to suffering great pain
aud unat Tor work vogei held for WiAi by Judgs
-Kilbrcth In 500 bail.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

Besidcs this, Q pumber OF tho searchers IN tho
Reqistcr,s Office busily engaged, employed
by their respective attorneys, examining the titles to
aimrgs amount o real estate. THIS work IS prepara
,ory 10 the assign mcnt OF double the number OF
cages already assigned by the Union Dime. Bank
supe rintendept LamU explains tho recent great
increase IN the amount oi these assignments by Tho
ststement that tue trustees were dcslrous Of
converting the mortgages into casp. so as 10
nay OF ANXIOUS or uneasy dcpositors ana TO
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

.
Kelley elected and ho had, therefore, written tho
aud had been gnd to learn from that gen
that II had been OF great service 10 him Laugh
teri Mr. Kelley desired to throw littlc light upon
tho question AS to Who wanted 10 be nominated. IL
was known to some people that whom the cal palgn
had opened, II had been thought desirable that q
republican member oi Congress. greenbAcksr and
convoriblc bond man, who had been reelected Al
last election, should bo sent to Indiana, Ohio and
certain sections OF Pennsylvania where the
rgrcenback horesy, so called, was prcdominating.
Az tho request oI the State Committees Of these
three state he mad consented, as republican
oil Congress iavoring greenbacks, 10 40 to Indiana
-(Iaughter)-but he denied that he had excited riot
and talked Communism at youngstown; anu, in con-
uection with that, he would tho Leading people Of
youngstown had appealed TO him within the last six
weeks 10 address them on tarin and knarsd qucs-
tlons.
Mr. MCKINLEY, (rcp) OF Ohio, who represents the
Youncstow district siatcd that the citizens of
place had asked the gentleman IRON Pennsylvania
iMr. Kelley to address them on the subject OF tho
tariff
MT CoycKn, trep) OF Micb--was there any serensde
about? (LAusnter)
GARFIELD OK GEyrLrSEss
Mr. GARFIELD, (rep) OF ONO, disciaimcd any rehec-
tion on Mr.. Kcney growing out OF tne state oil has
health ana that " was only little curious 10 him
that long Illness (Which usually brings gentle ness)
mad not Infused n lttio more spirit gontleness IN
the Two hours personal attack upon him. II no had
m,srepresentcd word thought OF tho
gentleman he owed him apology, and
would make 1t anywhere and at a0y tImc.
lie now quoted IRON remark or Mr.. Keey's on tho
the bill TO demonetize silver showing that that gen.
tIemsn the time know the purpose and effect OF
the bill his words being tilt has become possible
to retain American silver dollars IN this country
cept IN collections OF curosties" To show that ho
had not sdrawn IRON his inner consciousnessn ss Mr.
kelcy Assertedl what he had said about that gentle
mans coinmunistic speeches IN ONO, no procured
from the library aud sent TO the clerks desk
n volume Of the Cincinnati Comn.erctaL from
which the clerk read special despatch describing
sihs meeting ~ ioungstowns which was addressed
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
AMUSE M ENTS.

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE JOHN s. CLARKE.
Mr.. John s. Clarke, that most deservedly popular
comedian, made mis- reappearanoe in this CITY after
absence OF tour years the Fifth Avenue Theatre
last evening and welcomed by a crowded house.
Tho pieces chosen Tor this Interesting occasion wore
tho two with which his has become SO inti-
macly and pleasantly connccted-'.A Widow Hunt
and "foodies." Mr. Clarke's Major Wellington dc
Boots needs no praise at thus day. 1t IL tho same
exquisitcly humorous impersonat,on that 1t
has always been. Time hus only seemed to mellow
this mellowest of Majors and ndd flavor TO his fun.
Every moment he the stage ono OF pleas
urs 10 tho audience, which received every point ho
made with shouts OF laughter. Tho performance
which followed tho ''Widow Hunt just as
funny. The same unctuous humor trickled
through ''roodles." Although the audience knew
every joke In tho piece, they laughed as heartily
as though was all new. Tho "he had
with "p." tho druuken and long pointed neck
tic wero old friends and they were warmly welcomed
Mr. Clarke is comedian OF the good old sterling sort
he docs not depend upon thing but his consummate
gides easily from the henpcckcd DeIoots 10 tho
tyrant Toodcs though he mad two inoividualities
Mr. Clarke has some very marked anncrisms, but he
has hsppy faculty Ut making one forget them whom
thoroughly enjoyable and was so enjoyed
last cvonng that no was continually recalled fter his
best scenes. lie was supported by a now company OF
which MISS Marie +. Booth, Mrs. Chapman, Mr.. Cole.
man and MIR. W. A. Chapman are tho most Interest,"
ing members, and mono arc really bad Mr.. Nj. j.
Pendloton, who played IN the "Widow Hunt" only
needs toning down 10 make an acceptable actor HIS
tendency to Overdo and he bis eyes and hands
Clarke's engagement Is suro to be successful one,
and ought 10 be, II mcrt goes tor anything.
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

ANOTHER LANDSLIDE ON THE TRANsANDINx
RAILwAY-REvoLTINa MURDER AT SEA
COLOMBIAN POLITICS DANGEROUS CoMBUs-
TIBLEs ON sHIPBoARD-THE DARIEN SURVEY.
m PANAMA, Feb. Is, 1878.
The steamer from Oallao arrived yesterday. Another
land slide occurred on the rransandine line on the
evening OF the l4th ins just when the line had boon
cleared preparatory 10 tho resumption OF traffic.
The present one 10 between San Bartolom6 and Co
cochacra. Ono bridge has boen carried away and
another one covered with debria The limo is
dered untradcabe for the Of three quarters OF
a mile. Gangs Of men speedily on the spot ana
work. the line with all possible despatch.
Mr.. W. +. Clayton has beeu duly recognized Vice
Consul OF tho United States in Callao.
The Peruvian government Is said TO have received
q telegram from the Peruvian Consul In Valparaiso
announcing that Don Nicolas dc Pieroa and bis
brother Emilio took passage tho l4th inst and en-
barked for Europe In the Straits steamer PotosL
SHIPMENTS OF NITRATE.
During the month Of Japuary last the following
shipments OF nitrate effected from the ports Of
Pisagua, MeJiiiones and lquique:-
Quintdis
For private account. l392 "a
For account OF the eState............ LOG, Gas. .3S
D. 0-OL
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26
Daniel Nyebster's Face.

The dark complexion Of Daniel Web.
ster and bis robust frame often Startled
strangers. When he was in undress,
hunting or fishing, ludicrous results
occasionally occurred from bis singular
appearance. A Stage.driyer on q
road where two or three daring robber-
les had been committed, was once
alarmed at having Mr.. Webster as the
only passenger, thinking, from bis
looks, 10 might bo the bold highway.
man.
On another occasion, while shooting,
q few stray shot from bis gun wounded
man lying down out Of sight. Tho
frightened man rose OF once, and bis
angry tones and words betrayed bis in
diguatiou and alarm. Mr.. Webster
hurried to him, with an earnest
apology, expressing fear that some Of
the shot had bit him. Tho man. looked
at him from head to foot, aud said,
half in anger and half in alarm:
"YOu havo bit me, aad from your
looks, l should think | am not the frat
man you have shot"
General Stark, under whom bis faith.
or served once paid him IN ambiguous
complaint: "l should know you," said
be, ito be your fathers 500. | never
could tell whether his black facs was
from powder or not, ind you are .
blamed sight blackcr than he."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26
Ills Wife Did Go "ln.n
Rates ofAdvertising

He had returned with his wife from
q summer vacation at the seaside, and
hc stood in front Of the house giving !.
friend graphic account ofthc seasons
pleasures.
"WcuI in bathing evOry day" hc
exclaimed, enthusiastically.
"Ah!" responded tho friend.
"Wifo 60 10. too?"
"0h, yes. every day." said the re.
turned vacationist.
"Can sht swim" queriod tho friend,
with seine interest.
"No she can't, was the reply. "She
tried aad tried to learn. but somehow,
sho didn't got the hang Of it. She said
shO couldn't Get the right kick, and l
Let her think that was the reason. but
the fact was'-aud here he looked up
at tho house, and sunk his voice 10 a
hOarse aspiratiou-"the fact was,
sho couldn't keep her mouth shut long
enough to take four strokes before she'd
have some silly remark to make, when
kcrswash-sh0'd d swallow whole wave.
aud 60 plumb to tho bottom" and the
husband winked rapidly as the scene
was recalled to mind. and wen. into the
house chuckliug with pleasure.
But be hadn't noticed . woman's
face peering out Of the curtains Of a
raised window. Tho acquaintance saw
tho front door open quickly, saw hand
rea,h out and grab the seaside boarder
by the collar, saw tho hoels Of that in
diViluil crack his back as ho shot
through the door, which slammed be-
hind his vanishing form, beard wild
and stiaed noise, as Of human body
being hauled over q bot rack and bang
cd against wall, and heard a muRad
voice like unto that Of IN Cnraged wo.
man say
"Take TINT back aud Ill lot you up,
you wall.cyed yahoo !"
And the acquaintance, with coun-
scuuucO Of wonder and alarm, passed
on. rubbing bis head in bexildered
manner.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26
At the outse, OF Married Life.

To give yourself away in true love
is the beginning Of true humanity and
usefulness. The mau or maiden, who
opens that golden gate lives heuccfOrth
iu swcetcr and better atmosphere
Do but be true to your higher instincts;
do but cultivate caudos and simplicity
aud fidelity, and have every hope for
you. But noyCr lot it pass from your
thoughts how much dcpcuds upon you
now il you would secure not only love
bu. respect. Every married man and
woman passes through . transition
after they come to know each other
thoroughly, and ever after they love
each other more or less. If they arc
patient with each others faults and try
to keep tho faircst facs on all things
try to make tho best Of all thiugs-thsy
will find new bond Of union in this
mutual hclpfulnass which is tho truest
Office of love. But il, when they find
ou. that thoy arc each not angels, not
altogether perfect, thcy become indif.
fcrent aud ueglcctful, then alas for both!
Beware Of this. Tho SUN Of human
happiness is made up Of numbcrlcss
little things. III is not tho great things,
great presents, great occasions or great
demonstrations Of any kind which will
make you happy; but the many nams.
less courtosies and surprises of affection,
the neat looks and kind words and gen
tie ways and profound respect Of true
love It is these little things which,
falling drop by drop like spring show
era upon the frozen earth, melt away
oil that is cold and bare in our natures,
aud mako them bud and bloom with
full luxuriance.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26

- Later returns from Iowa break
tho solid Republican line Of Congress.
men. and give the victory to tho Dom.
ocratic and National fusion in the Sixth
and Seventh Districts. elecling Weaver
in tho first named and Gillette 10 the
last. 1t will DO odd to see anti
Republican Congressman answering to
the roll.call Of such States as Maine,
Vermont and Iowa in the next House,
but men will DO SO in obedience to the
general crOOkedncss Of Am erican polit.
les in 1878.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26
Grain Crop Of Europe and America

Europe produces now on an average
50O0,000,0 900 bushels Of grain, Of
which Russia produces ono.third, Ger
many and France $50. 900, 900 bushels
each, and Austria 100000, 1000. The
United States produces 100000. 900
bushels, or about tho same as Russia.
In order to appreciate the advantages
Of the Uui.ed States, tho population
should bc taken into account ; this is
for the United States 10000, 900, and
therefore VIC produce 10 bushels per
head while Europe, with population
of quito 30O,0OO,0OO, produces only
l6 bushels per head; Russia 2S bush.
els per head, and Great Btitian only 4
bushels per head. As the average
quantity Of grain consumed per head is
Is bushels, wo produce nearly three
times Us much us wo want, Russia
scarcely twice its wants, Europe on an
average all needed, but Grea. britain
not much over one.fourth. 1t will be
seen tha. the general production far sur.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26
baskets grow 90 tree, ,and that all I've

baskets grow 90 tree, and that all I've
got to do is to knock 'cm down with q
pole when they arc ripe? Why, he's
an unmitigated ass ! And as ho wont
let me of from my promise I'm going
out to massacre him. You understand?
10 less than three days .hcre'll be a
dozen or so widows in Salt Lake City
going to see man named Stevens our.
ied!"
Then Mr.. Lockwood turned gloomily
away, sharponed bis knife again on bis
boot, aud relapsod into silence.
It was little hard On him, ! think
myself.-ld1 Adsler.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-10-26

-TuE Republican majority on the
State ticket in Ohio has settled down
to /, ,l02, according to information do.
rived from Republican sources. This
is considerably less than half what was
so ezoitabl, claimcd on the night of
the election and for some days aitcr.
It is souo 1000 less than tho Repub.
licaa majority at tho last election for
Secretary of State two years ago, and
3,400 less than Hayes had over Tilacn.
The National vote, which last year
aggregated %, ,lOl, will this year range
between 10000 and $4,000, What
tho total vote Of the State will amount
to has not yet been uScertaincd, as
some Of tho counties have reported only
m,jorities. Philadelphia Times.