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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12
A French Chateau.

A sketch of summer life in French
country house is given in letter from
France in the New York Tribune.
Writing from q pleasant retreat in the
village of Nieul, overlooking the Bay
of Biscay, the fortunate visitor says:
In external appearance most chateaus
are unpretentious enough. They are
almost invariably alike so fur as the ap-
proach is concerned. A high stone post
gateway, q lawn and circular carriage
road, q line Of servants quarters and
outhouses on the right and left, and
the house itself directly in front as you
enter-these are the distinguishing
marks of nine out of every ten country
places in this section of France. The
dwellings are usually two-storied. built
of stone, plain, solid and substantial in
appearance, and fanked front and rear
with wide stone terraces or promenades
uncovered porticos, so to speak, in
closed by stone balustrades with urns
and statuary. and often an abundance
OF flowers and vines.
After all, the entrance to the Chateau
H is it's plainest side. You must
pass through the wide hallway or COR
ridor traversing the center OF the build
ing and emerge upon the rear terrace,
il you would gain fair idea of the es-
tate. Here are ten acres or so, entirely
inclosed by o wall from the outside
world, and laid out in lawns, walks,
avenues, and groves in style that does
credit to the French landscape garden
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

CHARLES DICKENS beloved home
the dream OF his youth, the delight of
his prime-Gads Hill Place. is now for
sale. He bought it for St. $50. but i'm
proved it 10 much that it will now bring
five times that sum. When he died a
reserve price OF $50, 900 was put ON the
property. at which price it was secured
by his eldest son Charles, who now
offers it to the highest bidder. In ad
dition to tho associations connected
with it, Dickens practically rebuilt the
house, aud added considerably to the
land originally pertaining to it. Among
many other things which Dickens did
for the house was to make a we'll, the
progress of which was somewhat u Sc
rious matter for him. He used to say,
1T is quite a railway terminus; it is
SO iron and so big" Dickens made
underneath the road the famous tunnel
which connected his lawn with the
shrubbery, in which was placed the
still more famous chalet presented to
him by Mr.. Fechter. Up to the last
Dickens was improving his beloved
residence. The last thing he did was to
build conservatory, and it was only
on the Sunday before his death that
he had the great satisfaction of seeing
this completed. He said to his daugh-
ter, Well, Katie, now You see posi-
lively the last improvement to Gads
Hill"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12
Fashion Sprays.

Short black satin skirts are worn with
grenadines.
White flannel suits for the seashore
are very dressy.
Chenille is seen in all of the latest
loons and fringes.
Iunics of black net darued in silk
cost from 5000 to $500.
Satin parasols embroidered in pale
wood shades are very handsome.
Handsome gray shoes are variously
ornamented with cut steel buttons.
The following is an old wedding.ring
motto As gold is pure SO love is
sure"
Some of the new bandana dresses
are said oremind the beho.der of Bard
we'll Slote.
Black lace worn over white or colored
silk is used for the vests worn with black
silk gowns.
1t is said that warm and pretty cover.
let's can be made of strips of cotton
woven together in the same way as for
rag carpets.
Some new parasol handles are made
with knob which opens, and in which
one may keep powder-puff or money,
as one pleases.
Elegant side satchels are made of silk
velvet mounted with FURNISHED silver,
ana set with the owners monogram in
large silver letters.
Bracelets now serve for ornament and
also for holding in place the long mitts
worn at present. They are in all sty les,
shapes and quality.
Floral jewelry, in order to be quite
fashionable, must he made of flowers
beginning with the same letter as the
name of the wearer.
The small bonnets made of a cluster
Of flowers lying ON black lace, have
been much more generally adopted in
England than Paris or the United States.
=. A Partisan hair-drcsser has laid in a
n ESck of heavy braids and puAfs, and
Hphesies that with distended skirts
lnmense heads will become fashion.
able.
Morning wrappers of foulard silk are
asummer luxury, because of their light
ness, their weight being scarcely per-
ceptible, as they are made without lip
ing.
Fine black thread and silk stockings
are very fashionable this summer, and
are Intended to match the colored and
black grenadines and Persian silk cos.
tunes.
Among the new lambrequins for man
tel.pieces are curtains foot in depth
embroidered. with border in Indian
stitch. Monte cloth is often used for
this purpose.
One of the new English hats is the
Victorian" 1t has a crown of gold
with tassel from the top. A queer
style of hat to be named after the staid
and sober Queen.
Pois of straw berries bedded in moss
are recommended for table decora-
lion, AS the red berries look pretty
Nestled away in their green leaves, aud
serve as an appetizer for dessert.
In Scotland sponsors give the infant
set OF spoons, called Apostles spoons
Tie rich present n dozen, but the poor
CIV" only one. A present of set OF
COAL Is supposed, In Ireland, to be a
tr"tection against sickness and evil.
- It'll superstitious people it is consid-
ed lucky for the babe to cry at the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

BLACK GINGERBREAD.-One cup of
sugar house molasses (Philadelphia) 4,
one cup of sugar, (brown,) one cup OF
warm water, eleven heaping teaspoon
fuls of sifted -four, teaspoonful of soda;
mix with flour tablespoonful of ginger,
teaspoon of cinnamon, tablespoon Of
butter, one egg mix molasses, sugar
and butter we'll together with the warm
water, then the other ingredients, and
bake in Saratoga roll-pans.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

MATERIALS" On one occasion,
while journeying through the White
Mountain region, he (Agassiz) and his
scientific companion, seated on the top
of the stage. irritated the driver by re-
peatedly calling upon him to stop when
they noticed anything botanically fas-
cinating on the road, and jumping
down from their seats in order to obtain
it, Professor FELTON,, who was with
them, kept his seat during the whole
ride, and told the driver. in explanation
of their conduct, that they were nat
uralists. On the next day, when the
coachman had another load of passen-
gers, he narrated to those near him on
the box the strange freaks of his yes.
terlay 8 companions. "Their keeper, !"
lie added, "called them materials; and
certainly they behaved as SIGH. e p.
Whpp!e, IN Harper's Magazine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

FRIrTERs.-One pint of milk. one egg
we'll beaten, -four to make q rather stiff
batter before dropping into the boiling
lard, add one teaspoonful OF baking
powder. May be varied by adding
sliceG apples.
SCOTCH SHORT CAKE.-One pound OF
butter, half pound of sugar, one and
three-quarter pounds OF flour; knead
we'll together, and roll out in cakes one
half inch thick.
HONEY CANDY.-Two cups white
sugar (seven cents), one-half cup
water, four teaspoonfuls honey 1.-TWO
cents). Nine cents for one-half pound
" candy"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

There was terrible fight at the West
Hill school Yesterday afternoon. Two
boys, burning with rage and hate, got
on opposite sides of the street and
called each other " Niger" and "red-
head" till the sun went down. The
boy with the red bair was the maddest.
but the colored boy had the ioudest
voice, and consequently was declared
the victor. People who live in the
neighborhood say it sounded like q
Congressional debate. - Burlington
HMck-Ey
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Be on good terms with your own soul
and treat your body with all the respect
anu reverence that are due the temple
of the soul.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

COULDN'T ScoLD THE BABY.-Mr.
Burdette, the Hawk-Eye man, tells what
disarmed his wrath wien he lost his
seat in the cars one day:
We have left Chicago and are whirl-
ing along towards Burlington. 60
out into the dining-car to eat. I come
back, and 10 a family has "squatted |"
in my seat. I am inclined to get mad
Il think, indeed, I do make q pretty
good start at it.
jerk my overcoat angrily away from
the recumbent shoulders of the honest
but not stylish agriculturist who has
made mattress of it, and glare savage
" down upon the little bundle of blue
and white baggage that these people
have piled upon my seat.
And 10 while I glare q tiny, dim
pied hand peeps out of the folds OF the
blue cloak, with dainty nails tinted
like shell, fossy little halo of silky
hair, white lids closed over the blue
eyes, long lashes that fringe the white
lids-ah! the baby is welcome to all the
seat. Who can keep cross at baby
Poor little dot it will have to fight for
it's privileges after q while.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Gamers RoMAKcB.-Garrick first
love episode was amusing. He tumbled
head over ears in love with Peg Voting
ton, and with her and Macklin, another
acto., went to housekeeping, each to be
in turn housekeeper for o month. But
the arrangement did not last long,
Foote declares. on account of David's
meanness., Peggy made the tea too
strong" said he. The love affair was
soon cured. and not very long after
Garrick married Mademoiselle Violette,
the danseuse-a mysterious person who
brought letters from the Empress Maria
Theresa to the ladies of the British
aristocracy, who are seen holding her
shawl at the wings while she dances on
the stage. Violetts's birth was noble.
The drunken incident seen by play
goers of our times in the play of Dauid
GWrick is q true one, Gsrrick having
promised the lady of title who protected
Violette that he would disgust her with
him, the patroness looking for higher
match. But so touched was she by
Davy's magnanimity that the lady re-
Tented, and gave her consent to the
match, and a dowry of $4,000 to the
bride.-OLIvER LOGAN, in Harper's
Magazine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

In young, childish, ignorant natures
there is constantly blind trust in some
unshapen chance it is as hard to boy
or girl to believe thata great wretched-
ness will actually befall them, as to be-
lieve that they will die.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

The Kings College lectures to ladies
continue to be successful, although the
courses of mathematics, physic and
logic have been discontinued, because
so little in request. Each term num-
bers $50 ladies'. Canon Barry said their
examination papers were quite as good
as those of the other sex. besides beng
infinitely better expressed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12
EsQuimaux Weeping Matches.

They weep according to system.
When one begins, all are expected to
join; and it is the Office of courtesy for
the most distinguished of the company
to wipe the chief mourner's eyes. They
often assemble by concert for general
weeping match; but it happens some.
times that one will break out into tears,
and others courteously follow, without
knowing at first what is the particular
subject Of grief. tits not, however, the
dead alone who are sorrowed for by
such ceremony. Any other calamity
may call for it as well: the failure of a
hunt, the swapping of walrus line, or
the death of dog. Mrs. Eider-Duck,
nee Small Belly (Egurk), once looked
up at me from her kolupsut, and burst
into gentle gush of woe. was not
informed of her immediate topic of
thought, but with remarkable presence
of mind took out my handkerchief
made by Morton out of the body of an
unused shirt-and, after wiping her eyes
politely, wept few tears myself. This
little passage was soon over; Mrs. Elder
Duck returned to her kolupsut, and
Nalegak at his notebook.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

COOKING CoRNED BEEF.-There is
usually great fault in the cooking Of
corned beef, and so it has fallen into ill
favor with most people. But it is really
a very good relish when it is cooked
with as much care as it deserves. If it
is very salt, put it on to boil in nearly
cold water, and when it begins to boil
set it on the back of the stove and let
it cook very slowly for four or Eve
hours, occasionally replacing the water
which evaporates by little cold water;
this will help to keep it from boiling
too hard. When it is tender enough to
fall to pieces, or is cooked 10 rags"
as some people say, take it up and put
it in HAT pan, lay clean board on it,
put very heavy stones upon that, and
leave the beef under very heavy
pressure for twelve hours or more.
You can then offer it to any one, without
feeling in the least uneasy. because you
are surprised with nothing in the house
for dinner but cold corned beef.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Did you ever try to sit down on the
spur OF the moment?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Bob Toombs is worth $500, 600.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02

As he sat upon the steps on
Sunday evening be claimed the
right to kiss for every shooting
star. She at first demurred, AZ
became a modest maiden, but
finally yielded. She was even so
accommodating as to call his at
tention to tbe flying meteoTs that
were about to escape bis obsersa-
tion, and then go TO calling" him
on lightning bugs, and at last got
him down to steady work on tie
tight of a lantern that man wss
swinging about a depot in the
distance where trains we've switch
ing Funny Exchange.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
NEW SALOON.

Y,HE undersigned, hate proprietor OF
4 THE Gotten Exchange saloon IN
Galveston. has this day opened In Lake
Charles, La, on Ryan ST., at tine late
stand of johnson q Broderson,s Bakery
and Family Grocery store. 0ppos1te the
Haskell House, an entirely aew and
First Glass Saloon,
for the saae of Choice Liquors, Wines,
Ale, Beer, and Cigars.
Billiard players will find first class
Pigeon Hole Table, and also one OF
Brunswick. Bait IL Cos celebrated Par
lor Billiard Tables.
No pains will be spared TO secure the
conifort, enjoyment and satisfaction OF
my patrons. JOHN CARSON,
April II, 1876. Proprietor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
Rec0mmendafiO 0f the Ma.
tiOnal B8aFd of Heaith.

DIR. Tarner Secretary of the National
Board of Health furnishes the follow
ing summary of tie Board s rec ynimen-
dafions: First. let the State or local
boards aiitbssitatiyely aeeepttlse rules
and regulations of the National Beard
of Health. Second let them notify
this board that sReh acceptance is made
aud have the notice properly agthentl-
Gated and certified When these things
have been done, if aid is needed, the
local board requiring it must specify
the amount wanted, and present with
such specification an itemized schedule
stating the object TO which it is to be
applied, such as the paw Of inspectors
policemen. food, medical attendance,
bulldogs for quarantine purposes, etc.
Money can be furnished only in accord
aDee with tsssse conditions.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02

0lNE two story dwelling house, with
NJ ten rooms; So vacant Town lots; %
acres of land near the Lake Charles raj
road depot 20S acres of land. known
AS the Moss Place. one half of it "a ey-
press swamp, On the Calcasien river, six
sliIes above Lake Charles; and 3i0
acres Of land on Bay0n Choupiqae,
known as the William tIeC lellanf tract
RYAN * fGEARY,
Lake Charles, La.
July u, 1879 If.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02

DIR. Smith, of New Orleans, RS
Gently removed the right kidney
from a woman with every success
1t was the second successful oper-
alton of the kind ever performed
in the wogld.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
NOTICE.

NKYE are pleased TO Announce to ,our
wv customers. and the trade, that We
have completed arrangements that ena-
bile ms to offer Eagle Steam Flour at
$50 per Dbl !; Coffee. 1e516c TO lfggs
per ID; 1sight Brown Sngar, Sc, C0ffee
a Sugar, il)c.; Bacon, So. Flonr in
saaks, nj rs and SEQ Strictly cash.
AL other goods at lowest possible
prices. Whenever we are required Il
sell amy of the above items on time, Ql
per cent will be added.
p. W. BRYAN IS 90.
July ~, 1879
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
Making Both 1znAs Meet.
SIDNEY nAsrER.

The baby rolls upon the floor,
Kicks mp his tiny feet.
And pokes his toes into his mouth.
Thas making both ends meet.
The aiog attached TO q tin pail,
Goes liowiing down the street.
And as he nadiy bites his tail,
He maketh both ends meet.
The butcher Stays the pensive pig,
Cuts Of his ears asad feet,
AMI grinds them IN a sausage big
Thus making both ends meat.
The farmer coops his skinny hens.
And Feeds them with choice wheat,
The means must Justify the ends,
Aud SO he makes them eat.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
FOR SALE.

nNE STORE HOUSE AND LOT.
" One Dwelling House and Lot.
Seventeen Vacant Town Lots. All sit
mated near the Railroad.
Forty acres of HnimProved land neal
town.
a farm in Gonzales County, Texas,
with 2e0 acres of land, % in cultivation
well improved. Apply to
j b. KIRKMAN,
Lake Charles, La.
April 10 1879 IF
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02

TWO TOWNIsOTS situated in the
Il tswn of Lake Charles, on the corner
of Common and Broad Streets. The
lots are enclosed with a picket fence
tcypress posts), and have growing Z!
orange trees. fp0aa aoRr to five years old.
Also, "a esaosee variety OF peach trees
and grape vines,
For further particulars, apply to the
undersigned.
CHARLES MILLER,
West Lake Charles.
Feb. 1. 1879,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
Ho. FOR a,ALCAsIEU PASS!

~ a The handsome, swiftrun-
~ ming Propeller
aaz1 r. A MO s.
has resumed regular semi-weekiy trips
from Lake Charles DO BeesbRrg, (Ual-
casieu Pass, CARRYING the United States
Mail. All down and up trips by day
light. Accommodations for eight pas
sengers. ExceIlent Inducements TO
hunting and Rshing parties.
Fare. Each Way. 50 so.
Leaves Lake Charles Mondays and
Thursdays at 6 a H.; arrives at Lees
burg same days.
Leaves Jeesb1rg Wednesdays and
Saturdays at 6 a. ma; arrives at Lake
Charles same days.
Schedule running time between both
places, twelve hours; actual running
time, much less.
THOS Il. REYNOLDS,
April %. 1878. Master.
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THE DEPUTY

SIIEII4-BA-NK.
I AN now offering for sale this yalaa-
IL isle piece OF property with 49, acres
of land, all located about eight miles
below tletown of Orange, in Orange
Comfy, Texas. For further partien.
lars apply to the undersigned at Lake
Charles, La.
MARY e. CGIiASSPOOI.
Feb. Is, II579.-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
NIN'S FERRY

Uae mile above Lake Charles on the
Calcasieu River.
The undersigned wishes to intern
the travelling public and Stock DroEers
tslat he has pIit his Ferry and beef pens
in good repair, and is ready to accom-
MEDIATE all who may wish to cross with
hasa, with everything that is generally
required by stock men and travellers.
He has large safe Flat, suitable for
crossing any kind of stock; also two
claain booms forswimming. Pasturage
on each side of the riyer, free of charge.
Keeps constantly on hand a full sup
ply of Groceries, Provisions and For
age. atthe very lowest prices
my9-t4 II ID. NIX
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
FOR SALE.

TOR SALE IT 40 hundred ard fifty
I three aid half acres of and, on
tie Bayon Nez-Fique, in this parish.
in Sec. %. T. 8, S. Il. 8 w. La.
Address Lake Charles Eca0.
feb q, 1878.
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For Sale or Rent.

"A SAW MILL, in FIJI running order.
Terms of Sale --ODe-thirl cash, bal.
apee AN one and two years, with fuij in.
denlnity. Apply to
". W. SMARY.
Bagdad, Calcasieu, La
Judy ~, i879--tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
Haskell HOaase.
LAKE CHARLES, C4LCASIEU PART,H
LOUISIANA.

rTlHfS large, two story, well lighted
j. and ventilated asnilding, Situated
on Ryan street, next TO Moss IL Kid.
dick store. has recently been ENTIRELY
renovated and repainted, and the fnr.
niture isnew throughout. The ground
measures 200tby 40U feet, and includes
new feed stable. The table is sun.
piled with the best the market affords
and the proprietor will spare no efforts
to make it first class house Com.
mercial travelerswill end it a .a,,iet and
pleasant stopping place. Prices mod
elate. w. H. HASKELL.
July IT, 1878. Propfietor
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
Lake Charles Institute

i
MALE AND ElEMAlE4.
MILL commence reg1liar sessions on
wv AIonday, Nov 18th. Every effort
will he raaae to secure rapid progress
IN learning
The coarse of stal3ies will include all
branches usually t&ught, and necessary
to a thorough practical or finished ssdn-
cation.
No new elssses will be formed after
those for the session have been organ
lied, and uniformity of authors wilipe
strictly required.
Terms Cash.
Primary Branches, per month, 81 gu
Elementary English Branches,
which will include Arithmetic,
Grammar. Composition, Ele-
nsRtary Philosophy and IRE
ographv, per month 90
Advanced Mathematics, with
ancient or modern languages,
and other Studies TO CORES
r19,ed, ,,er .aoDth .. 3 90
Drawing, Sketeaiing aaad Music. extra.
Applicants from the country will find
comfortable beard OH reasonable terms.
Move, 1873. SD READ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-08-02
N. c.. DEMOCRAT.
e. a. BURKE, MANAaING EDITOR.
eOFlFIGE-109 GRAJIER .S1IkEEg.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

HE DALEY DEMOCRAT.
One wear ;ssl2; Six Months. sc, Thsee
Months, 50; One Month, 81. Post
age, one year, 81. Payablein advance
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TOWN LOIS FOR SALE.
Vacant Succession of John
Dillon, Deceased.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given to all
IL ter.dit0rseo of the vacant succession
of John Dillon, deceased, to present
their claims. daily authenticated, with
ont delay. at Lake Charles. La, to the
undersigned Curator of said succession
as required by law; aud al persons in
dehtesl to said Succession are hereby
notified and reqnestedto make payment
of their Indebtedness the undersigned
without delay, and thereby avoid suit
borrower payment.
- %. w. BRYAN,
Curator of said Succession.
Lake Charles La, July ~, 1879.
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Job Printing of all descriptions care
fully executed, with neatnest AID dis
psfch.