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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

VERY SINGULAR CASE OF Loss OF PERSON.
AL IDENTITY has been discovered at Belaire,
Ohio, and has attracted much attention from
medical men, who all admit that nothing just
like it has ever before come under their i'm
mediate observation. Some nine months ago,
a man, apparently about so, rather slender,
of good address, and neatly attired, found
himself standing on the platform of the rail
way station at that town, little money in
his pocket, and valse in his hand, contain
ing under clothes and toilet articles. Who
he might be, where he had been, to whom he
belonged, or where he was going, he could
not tell. He had no idea of his name, and
nothing furnished any olew to it except the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

young lady who had been married lit
tie over a year wrote TO her matter of fact old
father, saying, "We have the dearest little
cottage in the world ornamented with the
most charming little creepers you ever saw. Z"
The old man read the letter and exclaimed,
Twins by thunder!"
Scene-Deek of a steamboat of Scotch
coast gentleman on the bridge scanning The
horizon with large double field-glass. Lady
on deck, observing him ;-"Eh, ma, there's a
man wi twa bottles, and he's drinkin' DOT O.
them baithl"
The story is told of clergyman, that, sf-
ter preaching an interesting sermon on the
Recognition of Friends in Heaven, he was
acoosted by hearer, who said: "Iliked that
sermon, and now wish you would preach
another on the recognition Of people in this
world. have been attending your church
three years, and not five persons in the con-
gregatiOn have 30 much as bowed to me in
all that time"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

substantial aid to the young people in COM
mencing housekeeping, quite apart from the
cjOO earned by Tom in connection with the
missing deed Uncle Keckwidge gave the
bride away, and has gradually be come quite
reconciled TO Tom, whom he regards as a man
of unlimited wealth, acquired (such is still his
firm convicton) by his having found and re-
stored to its lawful owner, n one-eyod terrier,
answering to the name of Bob. Lond0R
Md1dziue
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

A GLIMPSE OF JEAN INGELow.-As we
alighted at our destination-a square, red
brick house set back few feet from the road
the butler threw open the wide hospitable
doors, and we looked through the broad en-
trance hall into the pretty garden beyond, its
fresh verdure shining under the June sky,
one might almost have fancied ones self in
the country. In no city save London are
such gardens to be found--gardens which
transport one as if by magic far from the
smoky streets with their rows of dingy, yel-
low houses, to the greenness and quiet of a
country scene. Entering the house, the
guests were shown into large cheerful room
on the left of the hall, where in broad win
dow was spread the usual afternoon tea table.
Two rosy checked maids, in white caps and
aprons, served the incoming friends, who,
having taken their cup of tea standing, re-
paired to the drawing-room on the opposite
side of the hall. A long, pretty room it was,
filed with dainty, womansh belongings. In
a smaller room at the end, which looked in
TO a conservatory at one side and the garden
in the rear, beside an Oriental divan, stood
Miss Ingelow, a small slight woman of per-
haps forty years, with pleasant manner and
a quiet, somewhat timid smile Her eyes
were bright and expressive her hair, tinged
with gray, was drawn smoothly from her
forehead, under a head-dreEs of muslin and
lace. Her dress was of black silk, trimmed
with Grape. Altogether she looked a model
OF quiet English lady in pleasant English
home.-LIdTper's Bazdr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

AMERICAN OvERwoRK. K.-One need not dwell
upon the desirableness of calm aud seclusion
for the production of the best literature
With individuals, as with nations stirring
art. There is much unfairness however, in
the blame to which public men in this coun-
try are subjected for their overwoTk. This
is rather a matter Of necessity than choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

A celebrated German chemist, to whom
was addressed the question, "What is mani"
promptly replied, IA pinch of phosphorus
and a bucketful of water" Women are the
same with the addition of two pinohes of su-
gar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

Tom Halliday was copying clerk and mes
senger in the office of Messrs. Sharpe and
Floyd. He was Just two-and-twenty, wrote
a capital hand, had a capital appetite and
earned eighteen shillings a week, which till
lately had sufficed for his moderate needs
We say till lately, for, some months previous
ly Tom had, in a rash moment, fallen in
love. which he found to lead him into extrav-
agant outlay in pomatum and neckties, and
in various ways TO constitute considerable
tax on his modest resources. His sweetheart
was the daughter of a worthy widow, who
was caretaker or 'laundress" of a certain
house of ChRncery lane, in which Messrs.
Sharpe d Floyd had formerly rented offices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

SPURTS of disgusting Mucus,
SnuHles, Crackling Pains in tho
Head, Fetid Breath, Deafness, and
any Catarrhal Complaint, can be OK
terminated by Wei Do Meyers
Catarrh Cure, n Constitutional An
tidOte by Absorption. The most I'm
pOrtant Discovery since Vaccination
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19

CENTAUR LININIENTS; the
Worlds great Pain-Relieving
remedies. They heal, sOOthe and
cure Burns, Wounds, Weak Back
and rheumatism upon Man,
and SnrninS Calls and lama
ness upon Beasts. Cheap, quick
and reliable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19
MOODY n IIOWE's
General Insurance Agency

Offers RELIABLE indemnity in FIRsT-cLAss STOCK
Companies, such as the
.KTyT.a, H.ARTFORD, PHRJVIX y
.r.ITIOyV.HL, Of Hartford,
MO.uB Of .Neas Fork,
ROI'sGL Of LteerpOOI, sc.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

The invention of that Superior and Com
plete Sewing Machine CThe Family Sewing
Machine), marks one of the most Important
eras In the history Of machinery, and when
we consider It's great usefulness ndextremely
low price ($25), It is very difficult to conceive
OF any invention for domestic use of more or
even equal importance to families. 1t has
great capacity for work beautiful, smooth,
and quiet movement, rapid execution, GER
tainty and delightful ease of operation, that
at once c0mmends It above all others. The
working parts are all steel, strong and dura-
Bile, and win last life time, the bobbins hold
hundred yards of thread the stitch is the
hrinest OF all the stitches made, neat and reg
uiar, and can be regulated In moment to
sew stitches from an inch in length on coarse
material down TO the finest, so infnitesimal
as to be hardly discernable with the naked
eye, and wifi a rapidity rendering 1t impossi-
BILE to count them as fast as made It has more
attachments than any other, and It does. to
perfection all kinds OF heavy, coarse, plain,
fine, or fancy needie-work with ease, and far
less labor than required ON other machines.
IL needs no commentator, the rapid sales,
increasing demand and voluntary elfc0miums
from the press, and the Thousands of families
who use them, amply testify to their undoubt-
ed worth as a standard and reliable household
necessity, extending its popularity each day.
Machines sent anywhere to be examined be-
fore any money is paid. AGENTS WANTED
by the Company. Address them for inf0rma-
ton. FAMILY SEWING MACHINE CO.,
755 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

The American Traveller and Conti-
mental Herald, published at London,
England, is large 4s column weekly,
and, as ito name indicates, is specially
interesting to .Americai readers. 1t
publishes lists Of Americans visiting
London, Liverpool and Paris. The
plumber before US seems specially de-
voted to advocating the claims Of Vic
toria Woodhall to the presidency Of
the United States. Vic. seems to have
changed her name with her residence,
(she il in London now as it used to be
woodruff. If Vie. is to be president
we would like to know who will be
vice. The Traveller costs only two
cents (our money! per copy We will
exchange with pleasure.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

the corporation line, and west by lott
of ]. L. Ryan.
8. Another piece or square of ground
in the town of Lake Charles, measnr
ing 400 feet square, and being block
No. 10, of the Bilbo subdivision, and
bonded by Belden, Church, Ryan and
Ann streets.
2. The undivided half interest in the
following land, known as the Williams
tract, viz: South half of southeast
quarter and northeast quarter of south
east quarter, and southeast quarter Of
northeast quarter of section "a, town
ship 8 south range west, containing
16l 76Il00 acres.
8. The undivided half interest Of
the southwest quarter Of northwest
quarter and southeast quarter of north
west quarter of section 7, township Q,
south range 7 west, containing ~
54llO0 acres.
UPoN THE FOLLOWING TERAs AND
Commemorative property first des-
cribed will be sold In four lots. The
first at the corner of Ryan and Broad
SITS, measuring rs feet front on Ryan
street by about 1919 feet In depth; the
second and third lots adjoining lot
No. !, measuring rs feet front on
Ryan street by 100 feet in depth, and
the fourth lot comprising the balance
Of the tract and measuring about 90
feet front on Ryan street by the depth
of the tract and running along Diyis-
ion street SO as to measure about So
feet in width on the rear line; and
will be sold on the following terms:
One third cash and the balance in two
equal instruments payable six and
twelve months from date of sale.
The balance Of the town property
will be sold as nearly as possible In
in lots 200 feet square and together
with the undivided interest in the
land will be sold on the following
terms: Five per cent cash and the
balance payable in two equal install
ments Q and ~ months from day Of
sale.
For the credit portion of the price
Of adjudication purchasers Of any Of
the above property shall be required
to furnish their notes with good SCI
curity bearing eight Per cent interest
after maturity, and conditioned to pay
five per cent additional for attorneys
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

No DIsrRIcT CoURTs. We call the
attention of jurors and witnesses to the
official notice in another column that
our October term of the District Court
will not be held.
On account of the general losses sus-
tanned in Cameron parish by the Au-
gust cyclone, several prominent citizens
there petitioned their District Judge,
Hon. i. E. Mouton, not to hold the
October term of the Cameron District
Court, desiring to save the parish that
expense. A telegram from Judge Mou-
ton to one of our attorneys here an
nounces his receipt of such petitions,
and that consequently he will not hold
that term. So there will be no District
Court held in Calcasieu or Cameron
his fall.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Our RALRoAD.-The track is laid
about eleven miles east and two miles
west of Lake Charles. The steamer Col.
Hookerarrired yesterday with 100 tons
of steel rails from Calcasieu Pass. The
Pearl Rivers has delivered at Orange
her cargo of rails, and has returned with
trucks for twenty fat cars. The ship
Melrose from New York has nearly
discharged her cargo of steel rails at
Calcasieu Pass. The iron bridge for
the Sabine river and number of cars
for our road are at Houston. Chas. r.
Adams, assistant manager of the L. w.
R. r. Co., is expected to arrive at Hous-
ton next Monday. Laborers are COM
ing in daily to work on the road; the
weather is cool and pleasant for work,
and everything goes ahead steadily as
usual.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Inc Dcnaldsonville Chief asks us to
explain the jug breaking" feature Of
the late entertainment here for the
dement, OF the Methodist Sunday School,
which Melted over ninety dollars for
that purpose; and says that expression
has a queer sound in that connection.
Which the same we will rise to ex-
plain, by saying nearly City small
earthen jugs, without handles, and with
no aperture except one to admit coin
not larger than an American quarter.
were given to as many Sunday school
scholars. few weeks before the con-
cert and the scholars deposited in
these jugs whatever contributions thew
could collect for the benefit of the
school and also money for tickets to
the concert, at Is cents each. AT
intervals during the concert and rcci-
tations these jugs were successfully
broken with hammer, and their con-
tents, with the names of their respect
I'VE bearers, were announced to the au-
dience. Those seven scholars whose
Jugs showed the seven largest collec-
ho,s were awarded prizes. One Jug
contained twelve dollars and a half.
The jugs were obtained in Chicago.
For any further information about
Jugs we refer Bro. Bentley to Bro.
Hyams, standard authority on that
subject in the Attakapas and Florida
parishes.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

SsEAroRIAL G oNvssrroN.--Read the
official call in another column for the
democratic senatorial convention, to
nominate two candidates for the State
Senate for this (Tenth) Senatorial Dis
trict. The convention will meet at
Abbcville, Vermilion parish, October
goth. The delegates from Calcasieu
viii be appointed at our democratic
parish convention next Tuesday.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27
Drugs and Medicines.
state or Louisiana.
Parish Couyt-PayisA Of Calcasisu,

SUCCESSION OF ASA RYAN, DECEASED.
DY virtue of q commission issued,
Id and to me directed, from the
Hon. Court aforesaid, in the above
named succession, 1 will proceed to sell
to the last and highest bidder, at pub
lie auction at the Court H0nse door, in
said parish, on WEDNESDAY, Octo-
Der 18th, 1879, between legal hours,
the following described property, be-
longing to said succession, t0-wit'
/. "A certain piece or parcel Of land
in the town of Lake Charles, bounded
east by Ryan street, west by property
of B. r. Stoddard, north by Division
street and south by Broad street, with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon,
3. Another piece or parcel Of land,
situated on the east side Of Moss street
and north side Of Lawrence street,
fronting ls6 als feet on Moss street,
by q depth Of 200 feet, bounded north
by land sold TO Mrs. Kate Kinder ct
als., south by Lawrence street, east by
other lands of said succession, and
west by Moss street, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon
Il 8. Another parcel Of land, in said
town, being east half Of block bounded
BY Moss, Lawrenee, Ford and Belden
streets, and measuring 200 feet on
Lawrence and Belden streets, by 400
feet on Ford street.
4. Another tract Of land, lying east
Of the above tract, and measuring 400
feet front ON Ford street, and running
back between Belden and Lawrence
streets TO the corporation line.
5. Another tract of Land, fronting
on the south side Of Lawrence street,
bounded north BY Lawrence street,
south by lands Of ID. J. Reid, cast by
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

To ADVERTISERS With increased
size, new type, and complete assort-
ment of new printing office furniture,
The LAKE CHARLES EcHo offers special
inducements to advertisers, while all
kinds Of job printing can be done
promptly and neatly at our printing
Office on the most favorable terms.
Send in your orders.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27
DIED.

KEENER-At his mothers residence, near
the town Of Lake Charles, on Tuesday, Sept.
23d, 1879, Wiley Edwin, son Of the late Gaines
B. Keener and Jane Stanton, aged years,
months aud 10 days.
FERREN-At her fathers residence In this
town, on Saturday, Sept eth, 1879, Kate
Elva, youngest daughter Of Thos. b. Fenen
and Sarah J, Wallace, aged year, 2 months
and days.
Washington, La, News, please copy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

AZ the request Of many Of my friends, 1
win, at the election IN December next, submit
my name 10 the voters Of Vernon, Calcasieu
and Cameron Parishes, as Q candidate for
Judge OF the Fourteenth Judicial District, Is
created by the new constitution and respect
fully solicit their support.
II. A. GALLAGHER
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

SPECIAL NoTIcE. of our sub
scribers who were also subscribers to
the Calcasieu Gazette are hereby in
formed that upon request to that ef-
feet we will send one copy of the Echo
to any address in the United States,
post paid, up to the expiration of the
time of such subscription to the Gazette.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27
For Sale II Pay Charges,

WILL be sold at the Court House
wv door, at Lake Charles, Ia., on
SATURDAY, September AZ, 1879, at
10 O'Clock a, N 70 pay charges there.
on for freight and storage. and costs Of
sale and this advertisement,
A Darpenter's tool chest and contents.
A yalise and contents.
The above articles were addressed 70
one --- Raglan, at Lake Charles, La
Terms Cash.
j. w, BRYAN 4 CO.,
August Is. 1879
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Those celebrated wagon makers, Fish
Bros. & Co, present new advertise
,nent to our readers. For several weeks
past we have been using one of their
wagons and one Of their buggies, and
the popular verdict here is that they
make the best wagon and buggy on
wheels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

NOVEL QuARANTIEE. - Galveston
raised her quarantine against Calcasieu
sehooners with lumber and agricultural
products, several days ago, but ever
since strong northe,Iy winds have
proved an effeetual quarantine of Lake
Charles against all sailing vessels from
Galveston.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

WRITING ScHooL.-Prof. w. r.
Laughlin's writing school is in session
at the Court House, up stairs. Eighteen
pupils attend the day school. A night
school was organized last night.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

PARISH CoxvESTIoN.--Our demo
cratic parish convention meets here
next Tuesday. The delegates TO- the
convention will be elected to-day, at
the various polling places throughout
the parish.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

St. Mary sends the following dele
gates to the democratic State conven-
ton: ]. H. Acklcn, B. F. Winchester,
g. w. Kern, Placide Perrett, A. Ora
weinberg, A. G. Frere, d. Caffery, and
w. b. Torian.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

FELLOW CIFIxENs-I am candidate for re-
election TO the Office Of Sheriff Of Calcasieu.
My past record - Sheriff is known to you all.
II you elect me promise 70 do my duty.
DAVID n. LYONS,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27
MARR IEw.

FARQUHAR--MOSs Rose Bluff, La,
Thursday, Sept, 18th, 1879, at the residence
OF the grO0m's parents, by Hon. ID. j. Reid,
Parish Judge, Mr.. George w. Farquhar, OF
Sugar Town, and Miss Madora A. Moss, of
Rose Bluff. No cards
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Read the new advertisement Of y.
Bernstein n CO., corner Strand and
fremont streets, Galveston, Texas
This large, Wholesale, clothing cstab-
ishmcnt has it's own mandatory Up
New York city, and offers special IN
ducemeDts TO the country trade, A.
B. Bernstein, Of this house, i now in
town with large and choice LOT Of
samples, which be viii EXHIBIT 1t the
Haskell House to any one desiring to
examine them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

To the voters Of Vernop, Calcasieu and Cam
eron Parishes:
The undersigned aspires 20 the honor Of the
judgeship Of the 18th Judicial District Of the
New Constitution, and respectfully soiicits
your support, at the election ~ Dec. next.
This announcement 70 subject TO such modi-
fications - bis friepds may deem proper
8. d. READ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

James Burke, of New Iberia, has
been appointed general stage agent for
Prices lines, vice ii. b. Smith, de-
ceased. Mr.. Burke's selection for the
position is an excellent one in all
RESPECTS
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

The yellow fever at Memphis is dy-
ing out for want Of material, and will
not revive if refugees remain away un-
til after killing frosts. Total cases to
Sept. goth, 1915; total deaths, SAG.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

A refreshing shower last Wednesday
night, and fall gardens are green with
tnrnips, cabbages, beets, lettuce, etc.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Singer Sewing Machines, Drop Leaf
style, at $45 cash. For sale by ID. II.
Reese, at the Post Office.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

The Haskell House comes to the
front with new advertisement, and
announces its already well known
claims to public patronage.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

The Southron of Sabine, after sus-
pension Of only three wseks, caused BY
differences between its publishers which
have been bonsrably and amicably ad-
justed, has resumed publication, r.
/. Presley, Esq, j. now its editor and
sole proprietor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27
SHORT STOPS

FIRST DUcKs.-The green-winged
teal made its first appearance here this
fall several days ago.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

Deer are unusually fat and abundant
in our pine woods this season We
have recently seen renison as fat as
mutton.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-09-27

UFFUnAtE 1un HAShGAL uUV1EI
Ryan ST., Lake Charles.
THE undersigned has inst opened, at
i the above stand, retail store, for
the sale 81 canned goods, cigars, smokr
ing and chewing tobacco, cakes, pies,
etc, etc. A small assortment Of choice
family groceries on hand, / will keep
none bnt the best varieties Of goods,
and win sell vt the lowest possible prices,
for cash only. Drop in and examine
my goods alld prices.
ROBERT KING.
April 5, 1879.