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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-03-06
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PRoGREss OF THE La. Nv. Il. r.
From Capt. D. T. Van Slyeke we Oh
tain the following in regard to the pro
guess of tho work ON the Louisiana
Western RallFoad
The thanksgiving reached high ground
on the opposite sideefthe Sabine river
tuesday evening films fully conplci-
ing the trestle work over the wide
sxatnp of ibis stfcarsl L work which
has l,oen frisuslrt @ith inueh difficulty
and great expense. ~ fierce of men
arc now working from Lake Charles
this way, and the Orange force will he
increased next week by an addition of
about scventy4ive hands, when the gap
of sonlc seven miles betwecp Orange
and Lake Chmies viii he rapiSils closed
up, aud completed by the 10th ri NEXT
unona! At tile latest. At the bead Of
Leaoux bayou, a short distance frean
the Sabine river, "A side track 2G9p feet
Icing is to be put dowa. -Four carloads
OF the iron bridge for the ,Aicrtnentau
riNer-7one span, 200 feet long, arrived
lin Orange this week. There are now
about thirty miles of track laid cast Of
Lake Charles, and Col. Adams is at
present in Neneiliou,iilie organizing
strong force 10 push the ar;s'k1lasrns
this way and meet the Lake Gharles
force. Grading is completed on THE
entire route. Two hundred eansicts
are employed pathcrpad, aud the work
will ibepuSiiea fremtliis on WITH greater
Nigor than ,cltr.
Capt. Wan SIyeke met with 4 painful
accident yesterday, while ont 10 tho
front, by the slipping of ,seme tisnberf,
which caught and severely mashed the
fingers of his left hand. Orange In
bune, 2Tth ult.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-03-06

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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-03-06
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of the Gear.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Decoration Day In the Mountains.

There is, perhaps, no place in tho vicinity
of Washington 50 easy of access and abound
ing with so much historic and romantic
scenery as thatof the region round and about
Pen Mar, on the Western Maryland railroad,
TO which place the Washington and Baltimore
company announce their FIRST excursion on
decoration day, tie Goth instant, short dis
tnnco from the station is High Rock" 2O00
foot above tidewater, overlooking four states
and tho entire Cumberland valley, from the
Susquehanna across the Potomac into the
"od dominion" "High Rock" is called tho
Maryland rival of Mount Washington and the
famous Peaks Of Otter" and tho scenery is
unrivaled by anything east Of the Rocky
mountains Train leaves the Baltimore i
Potomac depot at 7:30 q. m. and returns not
later than 10 p, IN. Tickets for the round trip
only So.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
A PLAYER COVE.
Tho Nationals Furnish the Bostons with
Catcher.

Ohtchefs
The National baseball club did a generous
act yesterday, and one which IL Is to be
hoped will bo properly appreciated by the
club benefited by their magnanmity. They
granted Samuel w. Trott, more familiarly
known as Babe TrOtt, an honorable release
from his engagement with the Nationals, and
he Immediately signed with the Boston club
rs regular catcher for the remainder of tue
season.
President Soden Of tho Bostons arrived
here yesterday morning, direct from the
league meeting, held at Niagara Falls, and
was soon hunting for the directors of the Ma
tional club. One was found, the other two
notified, aud later in the day consultation
was had. It was lengthy and evidently
highly important. The president of the
Bostons WAS very frank in avowing the
object of his visit. He admitted that his
nine was in n bad state, and that tho worst
defect was owing to the want of catcher.
He had come TO the National club for assist
ance out of his dilemma. He knew that
they had more catchers-Snyder, Trott and
Baker-than they were likely to find use for
behind the bat and thought 1t probable he
might be able TO induce the directors 10 part
with Que OF them. IIc first broacled the TAX.
ing of Snyder, but quickly finding II would
not work, that player was abandoned. Trott
was then asked for and his case considered
for considerable length of time. Trott was
tenth mau and change catcher. 1t is needless
to undertake to tell tho patrons of the game
here what he can do, for they saw so much of
him last year, aud know his worth behind the
bat.
This season he has had little opportunity to
play. aud frctted because IL was SO. Ho would
rather play ball than eat, aud that is saying
considerable, because lie is good eater. The
directors seeing that it would be great ad.
vantage to him to let him go, for it might be
he making of his reputation as a player
hually, while regretting to do so decided to
give him his release, and he then signed a
| contract with the Bostons. He left last night
with President Soden, and will appear in the
Boston nine next Monday. He has not a
| friend in this city land no ball-payer has
| mOrc) but who, while rcgrctting his dcpar-
ture, will rejoice that such an excellent oppor-
| tunity has been given him to prove himself q
| catcher. The National club and his other
| friends will always be glad to hear of his sue.
| cess. The club here will now have to get an
| other substitute, aud Baker will become the
relief catcher. To-day at 4:30 o'clock the
Baltimores and Nationals play champion.
ship game on the grounds of the latter club
Myers whom they could not hit last Wednes
day, will pitch, and it remains to be seen how
much they hit him. The admission fec will
| be twenty-five cents.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
The Uirth Murder Case.

The court in general term, Chef-Justico
Cartier and Justices Wylie and Macarthur o n
the bench, yesterday morning took up the
case of Joseph NeversOn, alias Babe Bedford,
Sandy Pnn and Edward Qucenan, convicted
of the murder of George 2. Hirth on the 7th
of January last. MessIs Wells, Coyle and
Haywood appeared for Bedford and Qucensn,
and Mcssrs. Miller and Smith for Pinn, and
Dstrlct.Attorney Corkhill for the government,
The defendants were found guilty in the
criminal court, Justice Hagncr presiding on
the 1st of March last, and the case comes be.
fore the court in banc on exceptions taken by
the defense at the time of the trial After
reading the record, and the district.attorney
being compelled to attend in the criminal
court, the hearing was continued until to-day.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Hedestrinnisiin.

The long.talked.o of as.you-plcase between
L. Tracy (champion), of Baltimore, and b. f.
Owens, Of Washington, for the champion belt
held by Tracy and a purse of S4OO, will take
place at Odd Fellows hall on Friday and Sat
urday next. The records OF both of these pc
destrians are sufficient 10 draw. During the
exhibition they will introduce Master Gentry,
the teu-ycar.old wonderful boy pedestrian,
who will run thirty-six miles in six hours,
Also, Black Eph the negro boy who promises
to rival Hart, who will run twenty miles in
three hours. Admission % cents
National Republican., 1880-05-28
$40 SEVENTH STR EET.
ON DECK AGAIN.
GROCERIES! GRoCERIES!!
GROCERIES!!!
ELPHONzO YOUNGS,

ELTdONEO YOO IN SO,
5O4 Ninth Street, Between K and r Northwest.
Having rsarted. repainted and restocked the above
ns%ea Se % avn NTH h9T s prepSd needed
GOODS. We name in pait-
SUGARS.
(Best New York and Philadelphia Brands> =, A.
Powdered and Granulated, 10 ihs tor. '":.-.s,oo00
GOOD White sugar II lbs for LOO
Good Brown sugar, i2s lbs Leo
TEAS.
Z Gunpowder, ooiong. Imperial, Japan, English
Breakfast all grades prices guaranteed AS low
rs any house south Of New York.
COFFEES.
SAfocha, Java, Maracabo Laghayra and Rio at popu.
lar prices quality considered. Our cofIees are al.
ways fresh roasted and we have In stock some OF the
finest grades that can be produced 49,
Good Roasted Rio. lbs.
SYRUPS.
Pure Sugar. Goods guaranteed free from Glucose;
Choke Maple Syrup, per gallon
MOL1SSES.
genuine article Of New s Orleans ms always on hand
FLOUR.
Ceres. Minnesota Patent Process Sterling Mime
sofa Patent Process Golden Hill tamily Swiss Pro.
West and all other leading brands direct from first
F1aS FnSopao ~ onnrs Genuine Minnesota Patent
Process, from white flint wheat per sack''.-f2So
Good Family Flour per sack ....,. lso
LUNCH GOODS
Potted Ham, Tongue. Turkey, Chicken, ETC.; Boned
Turkey, Tongue, Chicken, etc;i Roast Lamb, Beer
Turkey, etc: Genuine Westphalia Sausage, Sardnes
Shadines salmon Lobster, Dried Beef Baked Beans,
etc, etc, ETC., etc,
SAUCES And PICKLES
OF all kinds and would name the celebrated Dur
KEGS salad Dressing, Crosse Il Blackweils Pickles
full assortment.
SELECTED FRUITS and the very, choicest NEW
YORK BUTTER. No pains spared to keep UP
good supply Of these important articles, .
Queen Olives in variety of styles-includIng
small bottles at % cents for Picnic PURPOSES
III fact we give our undivided attent on 10 the
FAMILY TRADE,
And make it our whole study TO furnish the VERY
BEST ofeveTyihng in the way Of FAMILY SUP.
PLIES generally. Our facilities for buying and
freightins surpassed by none, and we guarantee
TO sell as low sny other houe in the city; rs, also
to give the article, 9udthy aud quantity rs repre-
sented.
Money cheerfuliy refunded TO any customer who IL
not entirely satisfied with their purchase.
Telephone connections.
ELPHoRzo YoUNGs, Grocer,
5O4 Ninth Street, bet. Il and f.
(WHITT ERONT) n25-n
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Mount Vernon.

We are pleased to learn of the retention of
Colonel Hollingsworth rs superintendent of
the Mount Vernon estate. The management
of affairs ut that place is in competent hands
whilo under his control, and his urbanity to
visitors, his intelligent explanations, etc, all
commend him as the right man in the right
National Republican., 1880-05-28
y. NJ. Q. A. pook KccoplIon.

An available circulating library and we'll
stocked readipgroom for the general public
are needed in Washington, and the efforts of
the y. NJ g. A. 10 supply this want should
commend them to the hearty support Of the
whole community. A wellairanged pro-
Rrammo for an entertainment next Monday
night for this object will be found in the
advertising columns.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Decoration Day at Mount vernon.

There is no plcasanter or more appropriate
place for spending decoration day than Mount
Vernon, aud in order to accommodate the
public tho steamer w, w, Corcorau will mako
two trips tomorrow, leaving her wharf at 10
Il. IN. and A p M, arriving home respectively
at 1880 and 8 p. m.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
NInlhrin.

In countries whore this is prevalent, War
ner's Safe Kidney aud Liver Cure and War
ncr's Safe Pills are used aud with wonderful
success. These are highly recommended as a
preventive to yellow fcvor. As a cleanser of
the blood they are without an equal.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Go 500 Baltlmore's now pitcher to-day.

SYMPATHY Is best shown when practical in
lis application. Therefore when you sym
pathize with your suffering baby, show it
practically by using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
and thus cure your child. Price, 20 cents.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

The finest stock of mems low shoes in the
city to be found at the Park Shoe Store, 93S
Seventh street. They arc selling OFT to close
business, aud selling cheap.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

GENTLEMEN who want cheap business suits
should see the stylish cut-away sacks and uni
versity coats at from $3.50 per suit up,
brought out this spring by Dovlin & Co.. of
New York. Call at their branch Office, 1920
II street
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Thnatre Conlinme.

For fun aud comfort these warm evenings
no better place can be found than the Summer
Theatre Comique. A fine variety entertain.
mcnt is given every night, There will be a
matinee to-day.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

JULIUS LANsBURGH 421 Seventh street, re
ceived within the last few days 1000 rolls o
China Mating, which he proposes to sell al
startling prices.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

HANDSOME fancy mating, 25 cents, dtJulus
Lansburgh's Popular Carpet House. 42l Sey.
enth sLreet.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

The National Safe Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue,
continues to receive vauables of all descrip-
tions for safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

THE Rowland Dental Association, 211 Four
nnd-haf street, use only s. S. Whites artifcial
teeth, Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

COUNTERACT HOT WEATHER BY BUYING
SEVENTH AND f.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

FOR HOT WEATHER, SERGE, ALPACA, NUNS
CLOTH, DRAP DETE MOHMR AND LINEN
CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS. ElSEMAN
BROS CORNER SEVENTH AND E.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

Coon straw mating, Is cents, at Julius
Iansburghs Popular Carpet House, AL sey.
enth street.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
i ALPACA COATS. ElsEMAN BROS.

Newport Tics and Rutton From s1.oO Up.
Large assortment, lowest prices, at ]. Brooks
now Shoe Store Sn2 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

The Departmental HalfDozen-long may
they live-have arranged a grand excursion
for decoration dRy 10 Fortress Monroe, Nor
folk aud the capes on the Lady Of the Lake,
The boat will leave this evening at o'clock.
Ample time will be given for fishing, boating
and bathing Those who remember the OK
Gursion Of the Half.Dozen last year win feel
assured of having a splendid time this trip.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Thcrmometric Readings.
OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. 0. =.
Indications.
Don't You Forget 1t.

For the middle Atlantic states, rising barometer
stationary or slightly lower temperatures westerly
winds aud partly cloudy weather.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

OWING TO THE EARLY HOT SEASON WE
HAVE REDUCED THE PRlCEOF LII WOOLENS.
ElSEMAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND L.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Separate Pantaloons.

A large assortment shown at the Boys
Clothing House of B. Robinson & Co., 900
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

PURCHASE ONE OF OUR 81 BLUE FLANNEL
SUITS. ElsEMAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH
National Republican., 1880-05-28

For full line of China mating at popular
prices so to Julius Lausburgh, Odd.Fellows'
Hall
National Republican., 1880-05-28

$40 Solid Gold Watches,
ladies' size elegantly engraved cases L. Harris
x Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

s35 Elgin Watches,
solid gold cases, stem winding movements.
R. Harris & Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

S5. 90 silver Plated Ice Pitcher,
handsomely engraved, a real bargain.
Harris & Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

81 ALPACA COATS. ElsEIAN BROS.
National Republican., 1880-05-28
Tho pepartmentaI naIr.pOzen.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME To.DAY-Don't miss
National Republican., 1880-05-28
GRAND GAME To. DAY-Take it in.

sIALPACA COATS. EIsENAN BROS.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

BALTmoREs VS. NArIoNALs-To,day at 4:so.
National Republican., 1880-05-28

DON'T Miss To-DAY's GAME-Admlssion 90
cents,
National Republican., 1880-05-28

THE RIVALS, BALTMoREs VS., NATIONALS
To-day
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-22
What the Sand Blast VIII Do.

Among the wonderful and useful in
ventions of modern times is the common
sand blast. Suppose you wish to cut
letters in marble; you merely cover it
with thin sheet of wax, as thin rs
wafer; then cut in the wax the inscrip-
ton required; then pass it under the
sand blast, when the letters will be cut
deep; or take sheet of plate glass, say
six by two feet, cover it with a piece of
fine lace, then pass it under the sand
blast. Now remove the lace and you
have beautiful raised pattern on the
glass. In this way all patterns can be
cut on glass at small cost. The sand
attacks anything hard, but not soft ma
terials; thus, the fingers of the work
man are safe, but he must look out for
his nails, which will soon disappear. A
piece of rag will protect his Fl ger, but
metal thimble will soon be whitfield
away. This is the philosophy of the
sand blast.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-22
A Tramp's Economy.


A dilapidated and rather seedy-look-
ing man entered an Atlanta restaurant
a few days since. 1t was easy to imagine
that the object of his visit to the estab-
lishment was for the purpose of getting
something to eat. He had the appear
ance of having been dug up, and he was
covered from head to heels with red
mud, and then again the dilapidated
and well-worn suit of clothes that par
TALLY covered his form from the light
of the sun suggested the idea that he
might be an advance or advertising
agent of rag factory.
Calling one of the pieces of machinery
of the establishment to his side he re-
marked:
"Waiter, 1 want you to get me the
toughest beefsteak that there is in the
house. Get big one and cut it from
the root of horn."
You don't mean that, do you ?"
asked the astonished darkey.
Yes, do. 1 mean exactly what l
say. What want is a piece of steak
that, if necessary, can be made to do
good service as door hinge or to patch
saddle with, if man wants to use it
in that way"
Boss, tell me what you want the
steak for and I will probably under
stand you BETTER" put in the negro,
whose eyes about that time com
menced to pop out of their sockets.
The negro's jaws also commenced to
show signs of giving out, as his mouth
had opened until large size yam could
have been thrown in without touching
the teeth. The stranger came to the
rescue of the negro by stating that he
wanted the steak to eat.
You see," said he, "I am not dry
goods clerk nor sleeping-car condue.
tor. On the contrary, 1 am tramp
and expect leaving for Chattanooga to.
day, and what I,want is piece of beef
that will stand by me until I reach
Chattanooga: or, to be more explicit, ]
desire it SO tough that it will stick to me
like true friend"
AT this juncture the darkey ran out oil
the restaurant, crying Police police
take that crazy man out of hereW The
visitor. thinking that he must have got
in the wrong establishment, picked uT
an apology for hat and slid out by
| side door.
The next thing that was seen of hin
he was in harness shop, chewing upor
saddle-girth,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-22
Airing Beds.

The German usage of cider-down
coverlets is not recommended. Thou gh
warm and light, g it is insidious in its
action" says leading authority, and
in the case of invalids. should be
watched, for it is apt to throw the
sleeper into violent perspiration." 1t
would seem almost unnecessary to ad-
vice the airing of beds, as all good house
wives are supposed to have it done
still, as it is something which depends
entirely on servants, it is safe to say
that this, the most important point Of
all in regard to health, is often neg
lected; no one ever possibly would
think of washing his face in the same
water twice, unless there was no more
water, but it is quite as disgusting and
much worse for health, for person to
sleep twice in a bed which has been
fully imbued with the effiuvia of his
body. Air and light are the great puri
tiers, and the work in bed-chamber is
worse than neglected when beds, pill
lows, coverings, and mattresses are not
thoroughly aired.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-22
Daniel BOOne's Snake.
lEaston Argus.l

A writer in western paper tells how
he was blasting with gunpowder some
large and tough logs. From one of the
logs thus split open crawled an enor-
nous serpent, which was easily killed.
The man who tells the story continues
from this point as follows: "On
stretching it out found it to be thirty
one feet two inches in length, and the
thickest part of its body measured
twenty-nine inches in circumference. 1t
was different species of serpent from
any / had ever seen before. Its tail was
armed with a sharp-pointed and curved
horn; its body was variegated with al
ternate brown and dirty yellow stripes,
and on close examination / discovered
that it had been totally blind, its eyes
seeming to have turned into reflection
less, fhard, bonelike substance. This
explained its undecided, hesitating
movements when it first came from the
log. A strange crease appeared about
the neck, just back of the head, which
| found to be caused by a strong thong
of leather, about which the flesh of the
serpent had grown until it was sunk al
most out of view. Cutting this thong
and removing it, found attached to
its under side copper plate which had
been heretofore hidden by the body of
the snake, and on one side of which was
scratched: ID. Boone, April Is, 1879
l split the log in two, and near the
lower end of the hollow found where
there had once been an opening, but
long ago i. had been closed up with a
plug made of eak wood, about and over
which the maple had grown until it was
almost concealed. The dead appearance
of the small portion visible of the oak
plug was all that called my attention
TO its existence. My theory of the
matter is this: Daniel Boone many
years ago, on the date recorded upon
this piece of copper, caught the snake,
then young and small, fastened the cop
per plate about his neck, and impris
oned it within the hollow of the tree by
means Of the oak plug, where his snake
ship had remained until the day l de
livered him to the free air and sunlight
again." f' eoe.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-22
Topics for the Household.

BEEF having tendency to be tough
can be made very palatable by stewing
gently for two hours, with pepper and
salt, taking out about pint of the
liquor when half done, and letting the
rest boil into the meat. Brown the meat
in the pot. After taking up, make a
gravy of the pint Of liquor saved.
To determine whether or not there is
foul air in we'll, let down a lighted can
die which will go out il the air is impure
To dissipate it throw in water, dash
ing it against the sides, and if this will
not do, quantities of loose burning straw.
Best of all, draw up and down brush
wet with strong lime water.
To make camphor balls: Clarity a
pound of mutton suet and add to it three
pounds of spermaceti, two of white wax,
and one of gum camphor cut into very
small pieces. Melt these together, with
gentle heat, and stir until the camphor is
dissolved; then put into molds. 1t is very
good for rough hands.
AN exchange says: For simple
and harmless cosmetic, one can recon-
mend tincture of benzine added to water
until it assumes milky hue and con-
istence. This Is fragrant wash, and in