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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
Lake Charles Institute
FOR
MALE AND FEMALE,
Session Begins Sept. l5, 1879.

MALE AND FEMALE,
Session Begins Sept. 10, 1879.
COURSES of study include every
" thing necessary to thorough prac-,
teal or finished education.
Glasses heretofore organized will be
continued through an the grades sue
cessively, and no newsones allowed, ex-
cept to supply vacancies caused by ad-
vancementS. W"
Terms Cash, per Month ::
Primary School ................$ 81 80
Common School, including Arith-
metic, English Grammar and
Composition, Geography and
Philosophy ............... 8 90
Academic School, consisting of
advanced Mathematics. with
Ancient or Modern Languages,
and other studies to correspond 5 90
Drawing and Music extra.
Comfortable board can be had at
reasonable rates.
Last sessions success warrants public
confidence.
WANTED-A proficient teacher of
French and Piano Music.
S. d. READ.
Auo liz 1870
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
REPRESENTATION |.

TIME undersigned will open his Of
flee at the following places, for
the purpose Of registering all duly
qualified electors Of this parish who
have not been registered under existing
laws, viz.
At. James Nevil's residence, on the
goth day of Oct. 1879.
AT James Coles residence, on the
21st day of Oct 1879.
At Pine Grove Church, on the 23d
day of Oct. 1879.
AT Richardson d Peninger's store,
on the 25th, day of Oct. 1879.
At John Hes residence, on the 9th
day of Oct. 1879.
At Lewis Corkran' S residence, ON the
28th day of Oct. 1879.
AT Howell Hes residence, on the
30th day of Oct. 1879.
At Oliver Moss store, on the 4th
day of November, F679.
.At,J. b. Changers residence, on the
9Th day of Nov. 1879.
At Chas. Prater's store, on the 9th
day of Nov. 1879.
Alb. Whitman's residence, on the
9Th day of Nov. 1879.
At NJ. G. Frazer's store, on the 10th
day of Nov. 1870.
At Slaydon's mill, on the 18th day
of Nov. 1879.
At o. S. Lyons old store, on the
18th day of Nov. 1879.
AT A. J. Elders old store, on the
18th day of Nov. 1879.
At Sam. Lyons store, on the 18th
day of Nov. 1879. g. a
Returning to Lake Charles, where
the office will be kept open every day,
Sundays and legal holidays excepted)
from Z liz A. NJ, to1 p NJ, and from
2P. NJ. to 6 p. NJ, until Nov. goth,
1879, at which time registration will
close.
NoTE.--Parties who have already
registered and have removed from the
ward or precinct in which they have
been registered to vote, must present
themselves and have the necessary
change made, to entitle them to vote
at the precinct of their residence.
ALLEN CHILLY,
Assessor and Registrar.
Sept. 90. 1879.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
HASKELL HOUSE.

RYAN STREET. LAKE CHARLES, LA.
TIME location of this favorite house is I'M
i surpassed for men of business and trav-
cling statesmen.
No effort will be spared to maintain its es-
tablished reputation for the excellence of its
table and quiet, home-like comforts.
A good store-house for travelling statesmen
to exhibit samples, adjoining this house. Also
a large feed stable.
W. II. HASKELL, Proprietor.
Sept20 'TQ-4m
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
a DAReAIN

fNNHE DIR. BRASHEAR PLACE, ON THE
al Calcasieu River. just below Marion, {old
Town. with all the Buildings and Improve
iInents, and ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
ACRES LAND.
Terms-Three Hundred dollars, cash.
Apply to GEO. II. WELLS, Agent, Lake
Charles, Louisiana.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
NEW CHEAP CASH STORE

OPPOSITE THE HASKELL HOUSE,
RYAN ST., Lake Charles.
TlHE undersigned has just opened, at
IL the above stand, retail store, for
the sale of canned goods, cigars, smok-
ing and chewing tobacco, cakes, pies.
etc, etc. a small assortment of choice
family groceries on hand. / will keep
none but the best varieties of goods,
and willsell at the lowestpossible prices,
for cash only. Drop in and examine
my goods and prices.
ROBERT KING.
April 5. 1879.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
New Bakery.
Corner Ryan and Division Streets,
LAKE CHARLES, La.

HERMAN S. ,JESSEN keeps con-
I'LL stantly on hand, athis above named
new bakery and provision store. fresh
bread, cakes, crackers, etc, anda com
plete and choice stock of Groceries,
Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco.
English, French and German Ian
guages spoken. Goods delivered free
Of charge. Call and see. Inquire for
Jessen's bakery.
Aug. TO, 1679-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
THE DEPUTY
FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE 1T Wo hundred and fifty
AZ three and half acres OF land, on
the Bayou Nez- Piqne, in this parish,
in Sec. 48, II. ., s.. R. % W., La.
Address Lake Charles Echo.
feb ii, 1878.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
Fer Sale.
For Sale or Rent.

n SAW MILL, in full running order.
Terms of Sale. -One-third cash, bal
apce in one and two years, with fuD in
demnity. Apply to
w. w. SMART,
Bagdad, Calcasieu, La.
July ~, 1879.-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-10-25
NEW SALOON.


THE undersigned, late proprietor of
l. 1.-THE Cotton Exchange" saloon in
Galveston, has this day opened in Lake
Charles, La, on Ryan ST., at the late
stand of johnson & Broderson's Bakery
and Family Grocery Store, opposite the
Haskell House, an entirely new and
First Glass Saloon.
for the sale of Choice Liquors, Wines,
Ale, Beer, and Cigars.
Billiard players will find first selass
Pigeon-Hole Table, and also one of
Brunswick, Bait q Cos, celebrated Par
lor Billiard Tables.
No pains will be spared to secure the
comfort, enjoyment and satisfaction of
my patrons. JOHN CARSON,
April IL, 1876. Proprietor.
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E. j. LYONS,
Physician and SURGEON.

4 COATED in Lake Charles. offers HE
~ professional services to the public.
Patients paying cash for services will
find my charges very moderate.
April 10, 1879.-ft'
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II. b I'D ID.
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.

Lake Charles, La.
TSready to execute all orders for paint
Il ing, and on the most reasonable
terms. With thanks for previous. Gus
tom, a liberal patronage is solicited.
Shop on Ryan street, next to the Has
Ikell House. fApril ", 1879.
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Lake House Hotel
AND
r A R. r O O M
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
Lake Charles, La.

HAVING purchased the above well
III known hotel property, / have re-
Gently and thoroughly repaired, painted
and newly furnished the entire build
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, wag-
ons, and animals to and from Bagdad,
Perkins Mill, and Lake Charles.
/ am also agent for the schooner
WELCOME.
Prices moderate, and sincere inten-
ton to please all customers. Try me.
GREEN HALL.
feb Ia, 1676.-tf
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28
Wilmington Star Outlines.

The excitement over the Kalloch shooting
in San Francisco continues: kearney arrived
and Gained his followers; H.. DeYOung makes
an explanation as to the publication OF the
telegram about Kalloch, whose condition has
much improved new fever
cases at Memphis and eight deaths. -
house blew Down at Memphis during the
storm; Mrs. Hollis and her two children were
down with the fever: Mrs. ii. will die from
exposure. -Two Kansas farmers got
into a shooting scrape and both were killed.
-Twenty-two firms burnt out at Farm
er City, ILL.,, loss $lOO.-A picnic party
at Muckwanago, Wisconsin, made a very mar
row escape from a wholesale POISONING;
many We're made very sick and some danger
ously So, by tartar emetic being used Tor
citric acid as a substitute tor lemonade.
Cardinals will be created next
month. -Twenty-two thousand people
attended the Ocean Grove On. - camp
meeting on Sunday .- Milton Farrow,
American marksman, gained the three first
prizes at the shooting contest at Versaills,
which concluded yesterday. -I Thirty
four cases in all at Memphis yesterday; the
fever is reported to have taken a fresh start.
-Diplomatic relations between Russia
and Austria are less cordial than for many
years; there are differences also between
Russia and Germany ---Famine is threat
ened in Persia. - The wife ofGen. }. b.
Hood died of yellow fever at New Orleans.
--Excessive rain in Western Pensylva-
MIA caused great damaged to houses and
railroads. New York markets; Money
active at 6 W 7 per cent; cotton steady at
II ca l24 cts; southern -four active and firm;
wheat J (a 1c higher, ungraded winter red
95c Ca 81. 10; corn ca &c lower and moder-
ately active; spirits turpentine steady at
263 Ca 264 cents; rosin steady $l.273 ca
| 80.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

The Albemarle Agricultural Society have
revised and enlarged their premium list.
The present management is working for the
good of that section and the farmers partic-
ularly.
Oxford Free Lance: President Herndon
has received information that the bend of
the bond of the Contractor has been salts
factorily executed in Baltimore, and Col.
Beasely is expected to reach Oxford to- day
OF tomorrow. Sheriff Garner has trav-
eled lately very extensively over some por-
tions of the county, and reports a decided
improvement in the condition of the public
roads. At the late session of the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars, held at Winston,
Granville was honored by the election of
Miss Mary E. Lyon as Grand Worthy Vice
Templar. "A friend who has just return
ed from Warren informs us that on the plan
tation of r. j. Workman, Esq, a negro bow
whipped a white child of Mrs. Phelps, Is
months old, nearly to death. Mr.. w. count
ed over one hundred lashes that cut the
skin of the little child. Legal steps will be
taken In the matter. The child is doing
well, and will recover.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

The case of the State VS.. Josiah Renfrow,
charged with an attempted rape upon Miss
at Fremont on Thursday last, after a pro-
tracted preliminary trial before three
magistrates-Messrs. Ed. Griswold, James
Fl. Barnes and w. E. Fountain. Mr.. A.
K. Smedes appeared for the prosecution
and Mr.. III. G. Conner, of Wilson, for the
defendant. The details Of the trial are not
fit for publication. A large crowd attended
the trial, and deep interest was manifested.
After hearing the evidence and arguments
of counsel, the justices held a short con-
sultation and two of the three determined
to give the benefit of doubt to the prisoner,
and Mr.. Renfrow was accordingly dis
charged GoIdsboro Messenger.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

AN ALLEGED CURE FOR RA~TrLRsNAKE
~BITE.-Myron G.. Collins, of Tennessee,
claims to have discovered a cure for rattle.
snake bites. Drs. Eve and Shacklstt, of
Nashville, according to the american, made
a test of the medicine. Collins let 4 rattle
snake bite him on the wrist, and at once
applied to the wound and took inwardly a
decoctien of moses from oak and hickory
trees. He suffered from nausea, and his
pulse and temperature were excited, but
within an hour he had completely recovered.
The bite of the same reptile speedily killed
a dog.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

A citizen of CASTOR reports that distilling
in that county has revived and that corn is
now selling at sc cents per bushel. 1t will
be seen that the business has reached very
considerable proportions when it is stated
that a careful estimate of the amount of
corn used in the county daily by the dis
t~illcries places it at 100 bushels. CASTOR
county has long been known for the quail
ty of the corn whiskey produced there it
is becoming famous for the quantity made
within it's borders.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

DURHAM, August 26.-Lugs, dark, s2@3;
red 23@34. Bright Jugs, common, 4(G6;
medium, 6(9s;good 1O@15 fancy, 10000.
Red Leaf. common dark, 304; good 4a6;
fine, Cos; extra fine, 1O(012. Bright
wrappers, common, 16025; medium,
25@35; fine, 4O05O; extra 6O09O; but
market continues active and prices high for
all colory wrappers, smokers and filters.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

THE STORM AT MACS HEAD.-The gale
was fearful. The Hotel was unroofed, the
Elost of the out buildings demolished and
the pier a wreck. The sand was blown
through and over the buildings in great
clouds. The telegraph wires down, and sew
eral wrecks toward Hatteras.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28
Southern Standard Cotton Press.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Raj.
ING PRESS EXTANT.

Can be used by hand, horse, Steam or water power
without alteration.
Guaranteed to suit.
For Circulars, testimonials, &C., address:
CHENC l. RAMSOUR,
cleveland Mills P. O.. n !.
Sole Agents for North Carolina.
aug26-3mOs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

A RESCUE BY Ex-Governor SPRAGUE.-
At Narragansett Pier, r. l., Thursday
morning, while ex-Gov. Sprague was walk
ing on the beach, his attention was arrested
by some men who were getting a yacht into
the water, which came ashore during Mon
day nights storm. Just then a sailboat con-
tanning two men ran too near il shore and
got caught in the breakers. finally over
turning. One man was caught in the ropes
and was under the boat, when Gov. Sprague
saw the accident, and, jumping into the
water, succeeded in righting the boat and
rescueing the man from drowning.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28

am coming by and by,
You will hear my plaintive cry,
In accents mild and gentle as a lamb;
Ere long I'll be on deck,
Bringing ninety cents a peck,
Sing hey the sweet potato that I yam.
Sidney Lanier.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28
Special Notices.

BOOTS AND SHOES.-Mies' Hand and A pa-,.
Sewed Caters. Evans Patent "AnatonllcaI az
and Shoes for Gents. Hand Sewed Boots reduceut
to IS: Ladies', Mems and Children Shoes; PFp6
and fewed, very low. D. s. WATT 0H0
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-28
NEW CROP TURNIP SEED

'n TU 1ssaiPs ys1ieties of Bu1srs and
Ra "ag grown from selected and - original sealed
o. YOU supply. Call early. or 80 o : ::
july31. GU LEE d CO, Drueaists.
Raleigh, n, C..
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
Ten Thousand Sheep Lost.

The Austin Revejlle says:-"H. F. Beecher, son of Henry Ward Beecher, went to Eureka, Nev., last week in charge of sheep belonging to General Beale, which changed owners at the Willows. He informed the Sentinel that when he left Kern county, Cal, there were seven bands of sheep, aggregating $500, and on Sunday noon when the bands left the Willows they aggregated but S,533, showing loss of 1O,O67 sheep on the trip. The most of this number were lost on the Aida desert, over which they travelled for eight days and nights, find ing no water for the animals. The dis tance travelled was about 600 miles and the time consumed about three months, General Beale was offered $15, ,OOO fol the entire number at Independence which was only 25O miles from the ranch. He refused the offer, and the result is that after untold hardships he is loser to the amount of several thou sand dollars. His reason for refusing all offers was because he had been prom ised $2. 50 per head for every one deliv cred at Salt Lake, and, had he succeeded in getting through with only an average loss, it would have proved profitable speculation.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
The ShetlanderS.

In no part of the world will stran- ger expect less from the appearance of the country, and find it more made up by the civilities of the inhabitants. Among all ranks this prevails in high degree, according to their ability. The gentry are famous for hospitality, which even reigns among the poorest sort. Whenever came (says recent traveler) I found all willing to do me every ser vice in their power, either by information or otherwise. Their horses and servants were always ready to attend me, and many gentlemen, as we'll as clergy, were so obliging as to attend mo in different places, and to point out everything worthy the knowledge of the traveller. In a word, sense of Shetland humanity is so firmly planted in my mind that it is with the greatest pleasure thus pay them my acknowledgements in the most public manner.
 On holidays the people of all ranks appear neat and clean, but plainly dressed, without the ornaments of which they were some years ago so extrava- gantly fond.
 All ranks live much on animal food, such as fish, flesh, butter, and milk, with little bread, which is supplied in some measure by potatoes. Some are g good deal addicted to dram drinking, as must be the case in fishing countries. The common drink at table, instead oi small beer, is grog, a iquo compose of brandy and water, made to the taste of the thinker, but very disagreeable tc stranger.
 The diseases most prevalent here are coughs, pains of the breast, the heve- an inveterate kind of itch-huxes, rheu matisms, scurvy and bald leprosy obstruction of the menses, and dread ful disease to be found in Unst anC Fetlar.
 The natives of Shetland marry young and are very prolific yet it is question whether they increase or not, owing t' the way of ife-many accidents at SCI they meet with, and which shorten man, of their days. The smallpox of iat was peculiarly fatal.
 AS to their make, the Shetlanders ar generally robust and healthy, are adven turous in fishing, abstemious while 8 sea, but lazy when they have an oppol tunity of being so, as J have had oeea
 ion to observe,
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
In the Lime Kiln Club.

A communication from Elias Tiffle Spencer, of Academy Corners, Pa., dis closed the fact that young colored man of that locality, answering to the namerof l.. Y. Gardner, was making pretty good thing of it by claiming to be Brother Gardner's oldest son. Also, that another man of color and cheek was selling rat trap in that State on forged recommend of the Lime Kiln Club, and by displaying photograph of Sir Isaac WalpoIe. After the Secretary had finished reading the com' munication the President arose and said:
 "Gem'len, if any member O dis club had an ideah dat I had son in Pennsylveany, I might remark dat my oldest son was a gal, an dat she balanced an eight-pound pumpkin de day she was bon. Dat's all de son eber had, an de poo fing was tooken wid fever an died befo' she was fo vars ole. We has got some of de little dresses up home in de chist, an some times when go in softly by de back way I fin de ole woman kissin' dem relics an weepin' like her ole heart meant to nebber forgit dat she had bin mother. Dis chap down dar am a fraud of de fifth water,. an I hereby offer reward of BIO for his arrest. As to de rat trap dat's another fraud on de club, an if we kin cotch de trapper we'll put him whar de rats will step on him ebery minute in de hull twenty four hours"
 Henry Plumbago, a waiter in hotel, and 8 fine dresser, has for some time past had sore on one side of his nose and mole on the other, and he is con- tinually making mistakes, and scratch ing the one when his intentions were to scratch the other. Patience ceased to be virtue at this meeting, and he introduced 8 resolution that the club purchase for the use of members twelve hand-glasses.
 "What was dat ?" asked the President, as he rose up and glanced down the hall.
 henry To-rohu HIS IeSo1uUAoA, SpuI II very weak voice, and the President replied:
 "Gemlen, de very mint dis clut begins to emagine dat. one O us needs anythin' more scollopy dan coarse comb, a crash towel an hunk of bal soap to keep us. .lookin' purity, den al orgranizashun will be lost, all interes die out, an de public will cease to re member US. I take de liberty of putin dat resolushun in my hind pocket, an , now let do triangle strike, an de con vention draw apart for one week. "- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
Wool Smoke as Cure for Wounds.

Here is something from an exchange from the barfooted boy: Every little while we read in the papers of some one who has stuck 0 rusty nail in bis foot,
 or knee, or hand, or some other portion
 of his body, and that lockiaw resulted therefrom, of which the patient dled.
 If every person was aware of perfect remedy for all such wounds, and would apply it, then all such reports must cease. But, although we can give the remedy, we cannot enforce its applica- tion. Some will not employ it because they think it too simple; others will have no faith in it when they read 1t; while others think such @ wound of small account, and not worth tusslng over, until it is too late to do any good. Yet all such wounds can be healed With out the fatal consequences which follow them. The remedy is simple, almost always on hand, and can be applied py any one, and, what is better, 1t is in- fallible. It is simply to smoke the wound that is inhamed with burning wool or woolen cloth. Twenty minutes in the smoke of wool will take the pain out of the worst wound, repeated two oi three times, it will allay the worst c-sus of inflammation arising from a wound
 People may sheer at "the old mans remedy" as much as they please, but when they are afflicted just let them try it. It has saved many lives and muct pain, and is worthy of being printed II letters of gold and put in every house
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
Odd Scraps.

As many desire remedy to extermi- nate ants, I will tell you that piece of camphor will sometimes be effectual, or Scotch snuff sprinkled over the infested places, or an old meat bone laid down will cause them to crowd upon it, when they can be burned up.
 A remedy for feas is to place hand full of tobacco stems in the place where the dogs or horses sleep, or leaf or two of the same weed will rid setting hen of the pests. This is good use to put tobacco to.
 Some one, have forgotten who, asks how to exterminate worms from the cabbage heads. This has been going the rounds of the press and seems to be effectual For every hundred heads of cabbage take quarter of pound of black pepper and put in a box large enough to sift out we'll. Get into the patch before the dew is off and pepper the cabbage we'll. Two or three times will be sufficient. The worms go through the leaves and die.
 Any one can make their own mucilage. There are various recipes. The most simple appears to be this. Take suff- cient dextrine Cor British gum, as some call it, ) and add sufficient hot water tc obtain syrupy liquid, then add 8 few drops of oil of cloves and cool for use.
 To take mildew out of linen moisten the mildewed spot with clear water, then rub over it thick coating of castile soap. Scrape chalk with the soap, mix. ing and rubbing with the end of the finger. Then wash it of. Sometimes one coating sufices, but generally sev. eral are required.
 For taking out scorch this is an easy way: If shirt-bosom, or any other article, has been scorched in ironing lay it where bright sun will fall direct ly on it. It will take it entirely out.
 To clean straw bonnets First brusl them with soap and water, then with { solution of oxalic acid. d.-Household.