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The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
Aristocratic Canada.
Toronto Mail.

The fact that Canada is the most arls>
tocratic colony in the empire; and the
inherent leve for inequality which MIR.
Gladstone talks about is as marked here
as in England. Our whole history is
aristocratic. The early history of Canada,
the provincial part of it, is not much
less touched with aristocratic colors. Our
French rulers were mobiles. Our ancient
French population were of the t,udai
class; and are disposed to feudality still
Our English governors were all aristo'
Gratis of theproudest type. The military
element tinged all the society of Canada
from Toronto to Halifax with aristocratic
habits, manners and tone, adding much
to the grace of life in consequence
Our chief public men have at all time
and in all the provinces coveted the titular
distinctions OF the empire with laudabie
ambition. They eovet them still. The
whole of the traditions of Canadian
society are aristocratic or tends that
way. With the women of Canada, dem
ocracy has no favor-it has not much
favor with women in any country
When, therefore, these wise critics ex-
press fear of the arising of possible
aristocratic class in Canada, they profess
to fear what exists already, what always
existed, what began with our history. and
will continue part of it, and very in'
fuential part oft, too. Itis not too much
aristocracy that we have to fear in this
country. It is too much democracy.
We speak in the interests of culture and
intellect. The rough life of our farms,
our forests, our mines, Or fisheries. needs
some countervailing influence that makes
for grace of Lie and culture of mind and
manners. If the alleged arist0cratic in
fiuence of titular distinctions, and the
greater dignity of manner and grace Of
life which these are supposed to carry
with them, eupply that countervaiiing
influence, we small welcome without fear
the further development of the class
from which that influence is to spring.
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
Horrible Story from Mexico.
Logansport Journal.

LOgannpokt Souhu0A'
Last week, in chihuahua, q woman
went into shoemaker's shop in front OF
his dwelling and was measured for pair
of shoes. The son of Crispin said to the
woman: 8" You have pretty loot"
3" Do you think so?" said she. he re-
piled: Z" Yes; that is the prettiest foot
in Mexico" The woman was to come
back next day and leave one dollar,
when the shoes were to be commenced
The shoemaker's wife, hearing all, said
nothing. The next day the shoemaker
was out when the weman with the pretty
foot cal ed, according 10 agreement. and
the wife got hefinto the back room and
stabbed her to death. The wife then
cut q steak out of the woman's leg and
packed the body under the bed. The
shoemaker came home and ate his din
ner. The wife asked him how he liked
the meat. He answered that "it was
the best he had ever eaten" The wife
then told him he had eaten part of the
prettiest leg in Mexico" He asked her
what ahe meant. Sine showed him the
body under the bed, and made q dash at
him with knife, but he escaped and
ran to the Palacio and told the Judge
what had happened. The Judge sum-
moned o guard of soldiers and went TO
the house. He asked the wife il she had
committed the murder, and when she
answered yes and attempted TO justify
the act, he ordered her 10 be shot on the
spot by the soldiers, and mis- orders were
promptly obeyed.
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26

"M course not. In my small expert
ence / have met with more gentlemen,
in the fullest sense of the term, among
actors than in any other rank OF llfe'
They are generous, upright, pure men,
who could lend one a helping hand in
the matter of advice and assistance with
out implying by manner exaction or
demand. But such are not in the majors
ity, ON the stage or of. But the wings
are not Sunday-schools yet, at least In
some theaters"
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
A Cure for the Gout.

Several articles and letters have been
printed in the German papers of late
laudiDg the efficacy of the sting of the
common bee as o cure for gout. Here
is one of the latest of these communities
tions, which appeared only few days
ago in the Augsburg Evening Gazette /:
III was lying in bed" !" says the writer,
:" suffering from q heavy attack of gout,
accompanied with violent pains in my
left foot, when j chanced to read in D
newspaper an article describing how
gout may be cured by the sting of bees.
j at once determined to try the remedy,
and soon contrived a small box by means
of which q captured bee could be ap.
piled TO the afflicted part. i then let
my foot be stnng by three bees in sue.
cessien, each bee leaving his sting be-
hind in my flesh. After lew minutes
these stings were extracted; and when
the pain caused by them had subsidized /
found that the equity pain had also left
me. On the same day left my bed,
and on the morrow was able to walk
about. For some little time my loot
was slightly inAamed and experienced
some burning sensation; but IN four on
1--WE days this completely left me, and 1
waa completely recovered"
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
Snuf-Taking Girls.
AtIaata lGa. J snnny sauth.

We are acquainted with daughters
whose snnff-bottles are concealed in their
rooms, where they nse the contents cons
stantly, without the knowledge of their
parents We have seen at boarding
schooia, girls go into mysteries when
deprived for q day or two OF their snuff,
and borrow tobacco from the servants as
q substitute, until they could obtain
their usual stimuiant of Ecstch or Maca
boy; and we are well acquainted with
three aisters-.beantiiul young girls, wefe
il mot Tor the sallow hue tarniahing their
complexion are at present under
medical treatment for arrangement Of
the nervous system and digestive organs,
arising from the constant use of snuff.
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
Alongside of q TORNADO

A correspondent OF the L'eaven6s,
Times, writing from 6alina, Kanss'
this curious item about the late 10''1
AT the head of the Mulberry y
about twenty miles northwest q as''
cyclone followed up the creek, gopS
the rate of thirty miles an hou'' :.
old man walked sit the side % N n
one hundred and SIXTY rods, alI 'Ia 7.
it was perfectly calm ON ms sIl', n
on the other that il Was teaf'K 4 4
and everything thst came ~ "
carrying them into the air apursm n
hundred and fifty ieet and tealpb
into atoms"
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
A BALLET GIRLS NOTES.
Tine Queer Things Sine xkas Observed He
mind tine Scenes.
Nsw York Graphic.

The Queer Things She Mas Observed xse-
mind tine Scenes.
New York Graphic.
"They term us all ballet now" said
the young woman, "though we may
never dance. We are live dummies to
hang character dresses on. One week a
court lady, the next sailor in Pima
fore,' gypsies, peasants, part of a crowd,
invited guests at balls and 20 on. It's
hard work getting out of these lower
ranks. Where one succeeds hundreds
remain always on this dead level. There
are ambitious girls, too, in these walks
who could at short notice I'LL higher
parts. i can't say how creditablg, be-
cause they never had the chance to try
in public. They are intelligent, lady
like girls, too-well read, ilady-like in
demeanor, correct in habits. Some at
tend school in the day time and their
small earnings are q help TO many a
cramped income. Some are regularly
met at the door by their mothers or
some member Of the family and go ,di-
rectly home, and others 90 10 late sup
per with q gentleman"
"What is your opinion of present
tage moralityT
Said the young woman: :" Its the
fashion now among the literally inclined
to commend the stage. That is well.
But from certain experiences Of mine at
times for the past few years behind the
scenes, ] wouldn't advise any mother 10
trust her daughter too readily to the
stage until she was certain the daughter
could look ont well for herself. "A
young lady" continued the yenng
woman, {" fortified by friends and social
position may experience little annoyance
or risk until she lays herself open to it.
But the poor girls, the snpernumers.
ries, must often endure the ad-
vances of any leading gentleman
who chooses TO force himself upon them.
TO speak plainly, gentlemen viii assume
a forwardness OF demeanor with d strange
girl in such position which they would
mot dare to do elsewhere. Would MIR.
ask society yonng lady to late
supper within two hours after having
6rat set eyes upon her. as he did me at
the ---- fheaterf You may think it
easy to avoid these things. but it is not.
As TO prDpriety. giils in the humblar
drRmatic walHs are very much MIXED.
Some are good, some are bad. Mama gers
do mot hire morals. III q girl shows
well and acts with outward proprist,.
chat is al that is isEeqDired of her. This
mixture gives bad man many oppor-
fppitiea, since he may assume that
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26

BY ALICE GARY.


Come, bring me wild pinks from the v.i,.-
Ablaze with the free the sun
No poor little pitiful lilies
That speak OF a life that is dosel
And open the windows, to Tighten
The wearisome chamber of pain
The eyes OF my darling vii brighten
10 see the green hill-tops again.
Choose tunes with q lullaby fowinz.
And sing through the watches you kaan
g Be SOFT with your coming aud going
Be softi she iB faliins asleep.
All! What would my Lille be without h., ,
Pray God that 1 never may know
Dear frisnds, as you gather about hsr,
Be low with your weeping --be low.
Sing slower, sing softer and slowsr
Her sweet chesk is losing its red;
Hing low AYE, sing lower and lower
Be still oh, be still she is dead.
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
4i}.is. A9Da 7llli,..


Common meter--one that reeists,
more gas than is consumed.
The tool and his money gather n
moss. Buffalo Express. Which su,
gests that rolling stone is coon pats3
Il Philadelphia Bulletin. And wbsI
you seek truth you are likely to 6nd
woman at the bottom.
-" "What's the matter, my dearf" iii
kind wife to her husband, who had u
for halt an hour with his face buried
b hands, and apparently in great Id
bulation. sob, I don't know; Ilwa
like o fool all day" well" said ii
wife consolingly, "you lsok the ys
picture of what you feel"
"A gentleman was disturbedfromh
rest In the middle of the night by son
one knocking on the street doS
Who's there z" he asked. IA friend,
was the answer. "What do you want
"I want to stay here all night" 'Qus'
taste; stay there by all means" wsat
benevolent reply.
Planets do not cost much to keep
certainly; but it is . question Whsth
we have not more planets on hand ~
than we can conveniently take care
Couldn't the astronomers set theirF
to work to discover another moOnto
service on of nights? We're rth
hort on moons at present.
..One day recently / visited the gn
of q beautiful American girl. She I'd
here full of bright hopes of fame, q
to fiud shame and death i'm ford
land. The grave contains two. 1T
sad story, and there are other sM
equally sad connected with other guI
to be visited in Milan.---T italian
respondence Of New York Herald.
-" SIN Range" Old Gent lin oa
bus Sc trust your rife is notllosi
sir, bscause with this shaking it mi
go off" Volunteer nettled ~
it's not loaded, sir; and if it were to
off it wouldn't hit you'll" Old asn
"tOh, JUS so, sir. But-you'll pan
mel was not considering myself
much as the poor passengers on
roofi"
"A man owes his success in bis
work TO the woman who walks BED
him. Yonker's Gazette. MDn lif'
to the woman who walks behind
and pushes him ahead. II New Hr
Register. Now, it's our motion
no man would have been much y
success without the aid of the wan
who married his father; due allows
being made for step mothers I'm
York News.
old Skinner lie q great loyern
"reminiscences, and is not slow to tal
his own exploits in that way. Ass
most men who pride themselvesons
record, Skinner always gives the
side of his tales 10 his own army.
was telling one of his grandchiia
recently of a famous bsttle in which
was engaged. Ills description q
flying balls, booming of cannon, enc
charge of the troops WAS very viviq,
the little boy listened with incrsa
interest. At last, when Skinner atoP
to fill his pipe, the boy asked
did the enemy run9" "Did they fu
said Skinner. "Great Scott, hoT
did rnnil MY dear boy, they ran
thunder that we ran three miles 20
out of their way, an If welhadu't fna
our guns away they'd have run Owe
snre.."- A,il City Derrick.
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
TRoTTING STOCK.
sale of Eight KensucEy szorses "
delpf1fH-


ph;,adelphia Record.
Last fall Mr.. Barney Cr0ssan arrived
from Kentucky with number OF trot-
ting horses, and, instead of dispoaing OF
them in his usual way, announced that
he would sell them exactly for what they
were worth under the watch. 30 Mr.
Orossan took up quarters at Suffolk park
and commenced to put them III cond1'
tion. Yesterday they we're exhibited tor
sale.
Twelve horses were offered and eight
were sold, but the prices would not war
rant MIR. Crossan in repeating the ex-
pertinent.
The first horse offered was Pearl, q
sorrel mare, driven by Dan. Mace in two
races at Suffolk, Gin which she won
gaining record of 2.S0, and at Belmont,
in which ahe won third money after a
severe contest of six heats. This mare,
although only being six years old, ha
undoubted speed, but only 81 900 were
bid, and she was very quickly W ith-
drawn.
The white mare Bale of Philadelphia
received bid of $3.50, and she, too, was
withdrawn. This commencement was
not very encouraging.
Beauty, a bay mare, eight years old,
fifteen and three quarter hands high, by
Ashland Chief, son of Mambrino Chief
dam by bennington, was purchased by
Mr.. Elk. councilman George Schaffer for
$3.50, after showing mile in 2.S7a, and
repeating in 2:S63.
Tempest, bay mare, five years old, 154
hands high, by American Clay, dam by
Almont, was also purchased by Mr..
George schaffer, for 5000, after q mile
in 2:463.
Ashland Queen, bay mare, five years
old September, 153 hands high, by ASH
land Chief, dam by Peyton's TranDy, by
imp. Tranby, thoroughbred, was pur-
chased by Mr.. P. F, Gallaher, for $500,
after showing mile in 2.42.
May, bay mare, six years old, fifteen
hands one inch high, by Mambrino
Pilot, Jr,, dam by blackburn's Whip,
was knocked down to FL. @. Connell for
1915, after showing 2:S4a.
Birdie, black mare, seven years old,
fifteen hands high by Mambrino Patchen,
dam by Stranger, was purchased by Mr..
P. f. Gallagher for 81 275 after showing
two trials in 1884 and 2:354.
johnson Boy, sorrel gelding, five years
old, fifteen and Dne.half hands high, by
Alcalde, son of Mambrino Chief, dam
Franklin, by Star Denmark, was pur-
chased by William McMahon, Of New
York, for $3.50, after showing trials in
2:86 and 2:S63. This horse won race
in Washington this spring, and has not
been in harness since.
The gray gelding Georgetown was
Withdrawn at $3.50, after showing q trial
in 8;183.
A bay gelding, five years old, sixteen
hands high, by American Clay, sold for
1925.
The stallion Messenger Chief, by Alb.
dallah Pilot, dam by Mambrino Messen-
ger, showed q mile in 2:45a, but was
withdrawn, no bid being received.
The last horse sold was Maude Clif-
ford, five years old, 15a hands high, by
Erricksou, by Mambrino Chiet. The
mare showed 1854, and was sold to Mr..
Pickens for $3.50. The sale realized g.
576.
The noted bay eelding Wildair, re-
cord 2:2S, has been purchased by Mr.. M.
Murphy, of this city, the owner of the
black mare Maggie NJ, the price paid
being $4,000. Wildair has been placed
i;c tho houdo rf M M;La (Nool:..
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26
Selected lB's'r,.
eLn, ARD HEw THEME.
sv BRET HARTx.

sv BRKT HAxrx.
How wen we know that fgure limned
On every almsnac's first page:
The beard xnshorn, the hair unt1immed,
The aaunt limbs bowed and bent with age;
That well-hnown glass with sands run out;
That scythe, that he was wont to wield
with shiiveled arms, that made ms doubt
His prowess in life's harvest Fed.
An. him we knew But who comes hero.
Pranked with the tasaion of the town
This springald, who, In jest or jeer,
Tries on old Times well-frosted crownP
Vain is paint Youths freshest down
Through peneiled wrinkles shows too soon
The bright miechievous fsce of clown
Beneath the mask of pantsloonl
a doubtful Jest, howe'er well played,
TO mock the show Of 6eeting breath
With youths Light iaueh, and masquerade
This gaunt step-hrotber of grim deathf
lis this moralist to teach
The equal fate of small and large?
Peace-yet one moment-give him speech
Before xe give the scamp I'm charge!
al crave no grace from those who dream
Time only was, and from the past
still draw the wisdom that they deem
VIII only live ana only last.
Time lis mot old, as ali who've tried
To kill or cheat him must attest;
And outward symbols eannot hide
The same seree pulse that stirs your breast
he old stock properties you preach,
To truer symbols must pay 1.-THE;
McCormickis reapers better teach
My truths than you, old-fashioned scythe.
The racing timer's' slender vane,
That marks the quarteI-Beeonds pass,
Points out Its morals much more plain
Than e,er was drawn IN sand through glass.
% So II bring I'm eomlier dress
And newer methods, these thiH2s Less new,
claim that honored name still less
To be consistent than be trne-
II mine be mot the lace that's cast
In every almanrc's sad rhyme,
Look through them all that there will last
Lies written in these leaves Of Time"
The Lake Charles echo., 1879-07-26

j don't know of amy place either
whore 30 much pure Satanism is brought
together and acted out in 30 small q COM
pass as behind the scenes. I've been son'
many night, when in q company of
forty people j never heard q good word
spoken Ior anybody. 1t seemed all hatred,
jealousy and backbiting. The star swore
because one .ef his support pleased too
well and attracted attention from him.
z IT was his piece and wanted it played
according to his directions You have
no idea how jealous some of these people
are who own plays. They make no con
,cealment OF the TACT that their support
must play down. TO certain level in
order to give their acting the more prom
inence. Then the leading lady would
smile in the face of her stage sister, and
the moment she was out OF ear-ahot
abuse her for overdressing. The old
women. past their prime for Irritation,
find employment in watching girls mo-
ticed by the actors and Whispering scan
tdal. Its enough at times to make one
scynic, lose iaifh in any good in human
nature, and finally go and do likewise
with all ones might
"But all is not no black behind the
aesnes7"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17
Eot Deserving of Pity.

Beggared spendthrifts, to whom money
has no exchange value but pleasure.
Persons who will persist in dying by in
ches with dyspepsia and liver diseases,
when DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry and Pleasant Purgative Pellets are un
failing remedies for these maladies
Parents who spare the rod and rain tue
child Fast young men and women are
generally spoiled children to begin with.
People who suffer from catarrh, when
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is safe, re
liable and we'll tested remedy for this
loGthsom disease.
People vino marry for money. and find
too late that the golden glitter is all moon
shine.
Women who suffer death every day of
their lives, when DIR. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription will effectpally remove those
painful weaknesses and impart health
full tone and strength to the whole system.
People who live beyond their means and
find that style and pride, like everything
else in this world. unless placed upon a
secure foundation, are subject to the laws
of gravitation.
InValids who do more toward fostering
disease, by living and sleeping IN the low
unventilated rooms of the ordinary house
than the best medicines can accomplish
toward recovery, when at moderate ex-
pense they can secure all the hygenic and
sanitary advantages of the InValids' Ho-
tel at Buffalo, N. Y. Every physician
knows how much recovery depends upon
good nursing and the hygenic conditions
of the sick room. Chronic diseases are
especially subject to these conditions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17
EnGerp prise.

Al. Bowen, the popular and courteous
proprietor of the BJou cigar store, believes
that cleanliness is next to goodness, and
has exeIuPii6ed his belief by repapering
and painting the store throughout. The
store now presents fresh and inviting
look, and is the best fitted up smokers
emporium in Rock Island. The Biiou is
now the recognized headquarters for smok-
ers, and one can always he sure of receiv-
ing the worth of bis money. Choice Ha-
vanas, all the latest brands of cigarettes.
Turkish and Carolina tobaccos, the popular
brands Of fine cut and plug tobaccos, gen.
uine imported Key West. and the largest
variety OF domestic cigars in the city. In
fact If you want good cigar for a reason
able price, or anything in the smokers
line, go to Al. Bowens. 1t pays to trade
at the "Bjou."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17
Arrested.

James Porter. man hailing from Bur
lington. Iowa, was arrested this afternoon
by Deputy Marshal Blackburn aud Officer
Brennan for being drunk and disorderly,
He resisted arrest and it was only by per.
sistent work that he was jailed. He claims
to have been visiting at Port Byron, Ills.
and says he has friends living there. HI
made it lively for the officers, who did no
want to use force, The arrest created con
siderable excitement on Second avenue
He will have an opportunity to enjoy
quiet Sunday in the calaboose.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17
CAPTURED.

Officer Metsch yesterday afternoon ar
rested man at Humbser's saloon, who is
no doubt one of the parties who robbed
Troubles saloon Metsch was suspicious
of the fellow and kept close watch on
him, while he was in the saloon and when
he went out, Metsch followed and took him
in and placed him 10 Jail. At the Jail he
was searched and number of articles
found which indicated he was crooked.
Among other things found was watch
which is supposed to be the one stolen
from the Frestedt house about two weeks
ago. He Will be held until Monday when
he will have preliminary hearing before
Justice Hayden.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17

The Erie Plain Dealer says a committee
of the board of supervisors of Whiteside
county met at Phileo's Island on the I4th,
to complete the survey of the line between
that county and Rock Island county. Its
about time this vexed question was set :
tied. 1t has been the subject of various
conferences and has been in the courts fcx
some time. OF course these committees
and several attorneys haveshad to be paid,
and q settlement is no nearer than it vas
on the start. Will the people of White
side ooupty tell what benefit this operation
has been to theA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17

The target shooting match between the
Rodman Rifles and the Davenport COM
pany took place in the latter city at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The match
was the third and sdeciding one of the
series and the result caused great interest
in military circles. The shooting of both
teams was excellent, in fact far above the
usual average and is creditable to both
teams The Davenporters made Is bulls
eyes and showed marked proficiency in
target shooting. Although beaten, the
defeat is an honorable one and the Daven-
porters have reason to feel proud of the
splendid record made by their team. Be-
low is the score In detail:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-17
Measuring Rock River.

Parties interested in the water power at
Milan will commence, on Monday, to meas.
ure the water power of the river with a
view of determining the amount of power
and settling the rights of the respective
owners. They will first measure the main
channel above the cutoff, - and then each
of the branches. Surveyors Stoddard and
Boynton will do the work.