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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13
Especial o the s. o. pleaxune.

NAsBisoToE, Ang. 5.-Tbe ailot-
iDent for coinage Of standard silver
dollars dufiBg August WAS made By
the Acting Director of the mint to-day.
One million dollars are ordered At
San francisco mint, 100000 Mt Phil
adeIpl,ia, 100000 at New Orleans
aggregating o.. 100000, which, at the
average July prices, will amount TO a
trifie more than 81. 100000 worth Of
bullion, the minimum amount required
bN law 10 be Coined inonfIllr.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13

CuDAs CoLosizATIos.--A Madrid
dispatch Of the 23d inst. says: The
Spanish government has nearly com
I,Ieted it, plans for establishing 10 Gu
ba militasy colonies, composed Of off
GERS aud soldicrs whose term Of mill
iaAy service has expired. Married men
viii be selected, and will receive a
grant Of land aud money for an outfit
and for the purchase Of agricultural
stock. They will be partly exempted
from taxation on The condition of
being ready at any moment to serve
when Cuba Il meDaeed by foreign or
civil war Marshal Campos hopes in
few years to get about twenty five
Thousand military colonists 10 Cuba,
AS the best check on all the autono-
mist OF secession attempts Of the Gre
oles. Chinese OF coolie immigration
will also be actively encouraged in Gu
la under the treaty made between
Spain and China for that purpose 10
1877,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13
sEI,y fEe stopped xsrGnIxine.

Senator Garland, Of Arkansas,
one Of the braiHiest members OF
the United States senate, in former
times, was very fond Of a teddy
aud q good time with the boys now
and then. He is a teetotaller now,
and when rallied not long ago by
some of his felIow-senatOrs on his
absteniiousness, gave the following
cause therefor:
"Ao, gentlemen, there's nothing
the matter with me, but I've stop
ped. You know we had a pretty
hot CANVASS IN Arkansas this sum
Iner, and ] went all over the State
stamping. Well, saw the graves
Of a good many good fellows, who
began with me, and who are nov
IA the dark valley or tine light one,
whichever it may be. saw the
wrecks OF other men who started
with me to be jolly and good fel-
lows. The graves and the wrecks
ret me thinking. From thinking
j began to calculate. Well, on q
rough calculation, ] found that
had already drank about a barrel
and a half Of whisky more than
WAS entitled to. Then A. said to
myself that II ] drink any more j
will be drinking some other fellows
whisky, and as ! don't want TO do
that, j stopped. There you have
the whole story"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13
SEWING MACHINE /.
PuEsEEe Notice.

A IL persons are hereby warned moi 10
a tre4pass On ttle Asiwu-1h Giaim known
as the Elias Biuui kiu HoudU Cl1tin, No
2eI3. as We are determined TO IirDsceIIle sueh
trespassers 10 ting ftl extent ~ the law
T j PARKER
DELhlDE SMITH.
Widow uf John Z. Smith
Lake Charles, Ia April 1G 1SSl-sim.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13

A curiosity ID damage suits is that
brought BY the chlldfepeof Robert Il.
Little, Of LouissilIe. against their
ANGLE, Janes III. Arnold, claiming
$4,000 damages for the murder Of
their father, Two years ago Arnold
was tried for the murder, but acquil-
led. The children arc all under ten
years If NE, and claim that BY the
anlirdef IF their father Arnold deprived
them .of the means u support.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13

A SuBoLARsUIPi IN prominent south
ern business College eau he purchased
from J. ". BEyAx & &C..
Lake Charles. La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13
A BARGAIN:

'JNnE DR.. BRAsHEAR PLACE, on THE
4 Caicasieu River, just below Marion, iOld
TOwn,) With all the Building and Improve
IneBts, and One H,mdssd aud .ssl4y drres u
Load. IerIns-Tliree hundred dollars, cash
Apply to GEO II. WELLS, Agent, Lake
Charles, La
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13
NIN'S FERRY
AND STORE.

One mile above Lake Charles on the
Calcasien Liver.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-08-13

Calcasieu liver.
The undersigned wishes to inform
the travelling public and Stock Dropers
that he has put his Ferry and beef pens
IN goodrepair, and is ready TO accom-
mediate al who may wish to cross with
him, with everything that is generailr
required by stock men and travellers.
He has large safe Flat, suitable for
crossing any kind Of stock; also two
chain Blooms forswimning. Pasturnge
on each side Of the river, freeof change.
Keeps constantly on hand fuil sup
ply Of Groceries, Provisions and For
age. at the very lowest prices.
mva-' RI -. NIX
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Reorganization.
suspenders at Smith & stones.

scribner's Magazine for Feb. at Coan's.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Grays, Meeting.

meeting of the Grays with reference to
their coming promenade concert was held
last evening at the company parlors, ex-
Mayor Lewis presiding. Report was received
from the committee on hiring hall, through
ex-Mayor Lewis, who reported that he, James
D. DeweH Capt. Arnold, the committee on
the subject, had seen Mr.. CARL and engaged
the CARL Opera House for the 22d, but sub
sequently had changed the date to Thursday
the oath, on account of engaging the music.
Col. Morgan reported for the committee on
music and reported progress with the re-
suits of the committees enquiry, following
which discussion ensued as to the conclusions
most desirable and for the best interests of
the project
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

A horse of good step and action, with a
nice sleigh attached, at about 1 o'clock yes
terday noon came dashing along at rapid
rate up the hill at the junction of st. John
and Grand streets. Bystanders started and
looked with all attention, and collisions with
other teams were imminent Suddenly the
horse veered to one side, slackened speed and
stopped on the sidewalk close to the windows
of a store opposite Atwater block. The
reins had dropped down in such way as to-
give the horse the impression that some one
was at the helm. All agreed it was novel
termination of the runaway. One of the
spectators quickly approached the animal.
secured the reins and drove off to return it to
the owner
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

quarters of the city, SO that frequently that
mythical assembly styled Everybody" is
found to be present enjoying the sport, and
the double rippers are out there in force.
Over in Fair Haven East the long steep hills
are daily lively with coasting parties. The
boys take to the manufacture of double rip
pers with wonderful facility. Young Ameri-
ca soon finds out the secret of singing the
sleds together and fastening on plank The
cautions and admonitions of parents have
had the desired effect with the majority of
the lads in combining their exploits with the
rippers to hills which do not cross the rail-
road tracks Young men and maidens fire.
quently slide down the hills together upon
the double-rippers, and merriment and jollity
prevail.
Norwich and New London have long We'd
in the development of double ripper archi-
lecture. In the course of the past five win
tiers they have developed coasting into a
sport as distinctive as that of yachting or
horse racing. They have their popular models
for building and have undoubtedly attained
rates of speed unequalled anywhere else. Each
winter New London sends her Iiveliest double
ripper and her favorite riders to Norwich on
january evening to compete Tor the cnam-
pionship of the season The sleds that are
used in these matches will seat eighteen to
thirty men. The place chosen for the con-
test is Fox's hill, in Preston. The slide is
three-quarters of a mile long. On last
Wednesday evening Charles S. Fiske's
double-ripper, which for three years
has been accounted the fastest sled
in Connecticut, was timed. The track
was by no means in frst-class condition
The sled bore twelve men, with Mr.. Fiske
who is the most expert steerer in eastern
Connecticut, at the front. The descent,
three-quarters of mile, was made in frac-
ton less than As seconds On the double
ripper no one is allowed to move his feet
from the foot supports along the plank So
perfect is Mr.. Fiske in the art of steering
that he can run. his sled within a hairs
breadth of line, and he avows that with a
single movement he can upset the sled in an
instant, if it is necessary to avoid collision.
His sled was made in Providence, and he
brought it with him when he moved here
three or four years ago. 1t is called ''The
Queen of Norwich The connecting plank
is of three-inch seasoned white oak 1t is
strong enough to support five tons. 1t is
shod with fine half-round silver steel It's
cost was about $50.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Accident From EaI.

Last evening about 10 o'clock Albert Irs-
land, a-machinist who resides at No 16 Brad
ley street, went into Woodrutf's saloon on
Grand street near Bradley and while sitting
in chair he fell to the floor. In falling his
head struck a stone spittoon, cutting fear
full cash from which blood freely flowed. The
mrn was picked up insensible and it was at
first supposed that he was dead. DIR.
Fleischner was called. and after examining the
injured man and applying restoratives, rec
commended that he be taken home. This was
done and more extended examination fol-
lowed by the doctor. While it was thought
that the base of the brain might have been
injured by the fall sufficiently to cause death,
the physician was unable to determine the
result until the inebriety, under which he was
aborlng, had partially passed. 1t is hoped
that the case will not be SO serious as at first
anticipated
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Turn verein Ba1l.
Over Twelve Hundred People EnJoying
ne

&
Over Twelve Hundred People Enjoying
the AFFAIR.
The Turn Verein masquerade ball at Peck's
Grand Opera House last night was entirely
successful, being large affair. There were
about 400 couples in the opening grand
march, and the galleries, sides and rear, and
the seats below were thronged with specta-
tors, and the standing room in the rear of the
hall was well occupied. The costumes pre-
scented a most varied and diversified scene,
peasants, princes, monks, policemen, harle-
quins ballet girls, beggars, soldiers and
many others mingling and interningling in
the giddy mazes, or the promenade. The
music was by Thomas orchestra and was
much enjoyed. Gaiety and revelry reigned
supreme and joy was unconfned. The pro-
grammes, over thousand in number, were
speedily given out and soon exhausted, and
many more were in demand. Lager foamed
in the basement below and half dozen deft
Teutons had their hands full to supply the
beverage fast enough to the crowds which
surged and joked and laughed near the coun-
ters during intermission. In another room
Mr.. Diebel catered There was one long re-
freshment table set for the supper, over one
hundred feet in length, at which one hun
dred and ten could sit down at a time. The
unmaslxing came at midnight, and the mask
ers forming in procession marched and coun-
to supper, a very pretty sight. A jam, lasting
ten minutes, ensued as the throngs were
pressing to get down stairs to the refresh
ments There were several special features
given on the stage by the Turn society mem
bers between the dances. One scene was
given representing washington Crossing
the Delaware" the costumes being in keep
ing Another scene was 'John Chinaman in
America, - quite ludicrous take off, given
by about a dozen members. A duet from
Fatinitza was also sung, the singers keeping
time to the chorus with rhythmic gymnastic
accompaniment.
The ball seemed to be hugely enjoyed both
by dancers and spectators, and it lasted until
near daybreak, the crowd of spectators hav-
ing very naturally thinned out before then.
The hall had its evergreen decorations
which were arranged for Horeb anniversary.
The society had good order maintained and
must have cleared several hundred dollars by
the affair, which will go toward the fund for
liquidating the cost of the building
owned by the society, which they bought
number of years ago for $4,000, have
laid out $4,000 in improveme nts and were
now with burden quite light to carry. The
ball committee were the foil owing:
Floor manager, j. Nett.
Floor Committee-H. Goebel, A. Kroh G.
Fischer, P. Keller, j. Scholl, j. Bergen, D
Bretzfelder.
Committee of Arrangements Charles
Cahonolr (ohoirpooToA r Hurdo Go iLo1
Charles Weidig, L. Edel, J. Nett, G. Eckel,
r Schmidthauer
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
The Bridgeport Explosion.

Mr.. Il. p Fowler, one of the victims Of
the explosion at Wheeler & Wilson's, died on
Saturday afternoon as the result of the inju-
ries received He leaves wife and four
children. His funeral will take place this
evening and the remains will be buried at
Seymour The Wheeler & Wilson company
sent the family check for 300 Saturday.
Sickness in his family added to the sufferings
of the last hours of the deceased. Saturday
evening it was reported that John Devany,
injured at the same time. was doing WE'LL
BrSdoeport Standard, 24th.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
From the Union of Jan. I3.l
Malley's Great Sale

That is in progress is attracting city thou
sands of strangers who are eager to improve the OPP
portunty offered by Mr.. Malley. On visiting his es-
Enlistment this afternoon it appeared as If every
purchaser in the State wedged into his Not
q counter but was crowded. We noted many bargains
that surprised us. Among them was a very good
quality kid glove, all colors, that being bought
up rapidly by the half dozen and dozen at twenty
nine cents pair. 1t impossible to pass the
ter where the Hamburg embroideries were sold, as
the crowd completely blocked the way. The same
be said of the counters where the prints cottons
house furnishing goods, ETC., sold Mr.. Malley
about to build a mammoth addition 40 by 100 feet.
And If appearances go for anything should say he
required it. When you visit Malleys GAS you surely
must) do not fail to go through his cloak and suit
room. The bargains there offered are wonderful.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

The schooner Mary A. Warner, of Phila-
delphia, I. N. Oskins master, arrived this
morning from Jacksonville, Florida, with
yellow pine for Bentley & Young. Captain
Oskins reports that he sailed from Jackson
vile on the 9Th inst, and experienced severe
gales from N.N.E. to N.N.w., losing part of
his deck load, staving three chain lockers
and filling the cabin and forecastle with
water. On the 14th inst, near Phoenix
Island, Maryland, Karl Loustram, of Swe-
den, twenty -four years old, was knocked
overheard and drowned.-Neao London 7'ele-
flgUHe
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

Mr. Benjamin c. Benham, who died in
Brooklyn, N Y, on the 18th, had but a brief
Illness He attended church on Sunday, the
day before, and that evening was stricken
with paralysis and expired on the following
day at noon. The deceased was brother of
the late John H Benham of Whitneyville.
He was in his list year. The interment was
in Middletown, his native place. He leaves a
widow. Many years ago the deceased was in
business in New Haven.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Yale Kent Club.

The meeting of the Yale Kent club in the
Law School lecture room last evening was
largely attended. The literary exercises con-
sisted of reading by Mr.. W. T. Hutchings,
an essay on the proposed change in the juris-
diction of the United States Courts by Mr.
]. A. Amundson, and the "Quarrel Scene"
from Shakespeare's Julius Cesar by
Messrs w W. Bailey and J. c. Gallagher.
The club wers also favored with some vocal
and instrumental music by Mr.. Fl. G. Guss-
man of the Junior class
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Fire Cammfssloners.

The Board of Fire Commissioners held a
special meeting last evening, Commissioner
Mullen presiding The Board voted to ap-
pear before the Board of Councilmen in re-,
gard to an additional appropriation for a new
engine house for engine No. I. Subsequent
ly Commissioner Baldwin made statement
that he had appeared before the Board Of
CounciImen and that the additioual appro-
priation asked for had been granted. The
commissioners then voted to notify the sue
cessful bidders TO appear and sign contracts
for the work The work of erecting the new
engine house win proceed without delay.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

ST. Francis church, Fair Haven, has church
property valued at 100000. Last year the
church debt was reduced 81, 500. The num-
Der of marriages was 10, deaths 100 and bap-
tisms 235.
Chief Brown, of Fair Haven East, is on the
alert in reference to the annual grand prom
enade and reception of Quinnipiac Engine
company No. 1, which occurs now in few
weeks 1t will be fine affair undoubtedly,
and excites great deal of interest among Ia
dies and their gentlemen friends, as usual.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
From Wethersheld to Florence

Shell Hamilton, the Savings bank rob-
ber," has been arrested in Florence, Italy,
with two other Americans, George Wages
Wilkes and Peter Burns, for committing ex-
tensive forgeries. Among their baggage
were found counterfeits and forgeries innu-
merable which they had not yet had time to
utter Hamilton, after his release from
Wethersfeld, accepted Wilkes invitation to
take European jaunt at his expense. He
win have an opportunity to spend a number
of years in the city of Dante before he re-
turns to his familiar haunts in New York.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

A sleigh belonging to Fowler & Son came
to grief Saturday. The sleigh was upset on
the Stratford road and the horse made bee
line for the stable.
A horse owned by Mr.. Mckenzie, of the
firm of Coulter & Mckenzie, ran away yes
terday, and dashing down Water street took
to the sidewalk in front of Morford d Tru-
bees. Near Hopson & Pyle's it ran against
hitching post and out itself badly. The
sleigh was all smashed up.
Capt. John Brooks pair ran Sunday, and
before they were caught the sleigh was badly
wrecked
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

Joseph L. Joyce Road Commissioner elect,
took the oath of Office before the City Clerk
yesterday.
The sale of seats for the Greys' Dramatic
association entertainment opens at LOOMS
Friday morning at . o'clock.
The Connecticut Commercial Travellers
association have their annual banquet at the
Atlantic Hotel, Bridgeport, Thursday even
ing.
The Grays and Light Guard had battalion
drill at Union Armory last evening, Colonel
Graham in charge, both commands being out
in force.
Horse railroading trips are maintained only
at the price of eternal vigilance this winter,
owing to the ice, snow and the frequent sud-
den changes of the temperature.
An Ansonia sleighing party of twenty
couples stopped at the Austin House last
evening, and enjoyed a supper and dance
before taking their departure homeward
The resignation of President L. W. Clark
of the Meriden Fire Insurance company, went
into effect Saturday, and recently he as
sumed the duties of assistant secretary of
the Hartford Fire. He will still reside in
Meriden
The suicide, in the Occidental Hotel, New
York, of ''M. Bauer, Hartford, F." must have
been the deed of somebody registering under
a false name-or else he was not from Hart
ford. None of the Hebrews here, SO far as
can be learned, knew any such man-Hart-
ford Times.
Fruiterers state that, on account of the ex-
treme cold having penetrated the South
strawberries will be later than last year in
making their welcome appearance. This will
be good news to home growers, whose crops
sell at better rates the longer the southern
berries are delayed.
Many of our citizens are in hopes that
Thomas orchestra will give a concert in this
city the evening preceding, or following,
their concert in Hartford. This famous or
chestra appears in Hartford next Tuesday
evening. Joseffy, the eminent Hungarian
pianist, assists
The dread diseases diphtheria and mem
branous Group have appeared in several
places in this city, and there have been sew
on their guard for the first symptoms of these
maladies, as early attention may save the
lives of the little ones.
verdict for $13, 900 damages was returned
Saturday by the jury in the case of Mrs
Deputy against w. Fl. Hazard, of Brooklyn.
M. D. Wilbur, of Bridgeport, was one of the
plaintiffs two lawyers in the case and
summed up for her on Thursday last The
jury retired before noon and did not bring in
their verdict until evening.
One of the recent victims of double-rip-
per accident was Hartford young lady who
returned yesterday morning from visit,
during which she had been coasting, and re-
ceived such serious injuries that, although
the accident occurred several days ago, she
had to be carried to and from the depot on
the occasion of her journey home.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25

The second recital this season by Mr. Will
liam E. Chandler's pupils will occur to-mor-
row evening at his vocal studio, Nos 3d. 50
and 81 Hoadley building. Cards of invita-
ton have been issued and the room will be
filed. The programme includes choice Sc
lection of songs, duets, quartettes with two
violin solos. Several of the songs are to be
accompanied by violin, piano and organ, a
singer. We are sure those who attend will
enjoy the evening.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
'Scribner'' for February at Coan s


J. N Adam & Co. g is and remains '"The
Silk Store of New Haven When others
advertise extraordinary bargains and great
reductions, intelligent buyers who go to look
at them find that the prices are only just
about as low as J. N. Adam & Co. have been
quietly charging all the time Go and look
now and satisfy yourself about this, if you
don't know it already from common rennrt
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Attempted suicide.

Mary E. Woodbury., Bridgeport woman,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday morn
ing in the station house in that city by hang
ing herself to the door of the cell after hav-
ing been taken in for drunkenness. "A police
officer discovered and cut her down
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Lodge and Society.

Schiller Lodge No. s. Knights of Pythias,
had presentation last evening at the lodge
room. A chart or diploma with black wal
nut frame, was presented to the treasurer,
August Kapitzki, by the Chancellor, Her
man Hoffmeister. Response by the recip-
lent. Speeches were made by Past Chancel-
lors Plenner, Buxbaum and others.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
WALLACE b. FEaN & Co

We continue to sell an unlimited quantity
of ladies' first quality rubbers at 40 cents
misses at SO cents and ,child's at 80 cents
One penny less each pair-with the paper
necessary to wrap them up-would bring
them under cost. WALLACE B. FEM & Co.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-01-25
Trot ON the boulevard.

A trot has been arranged to take place on
the Boulevard tomorrow afternoon. Horses
are already entered by John Lloyd, who
names Pilot Boy; Samuel Reed, names Gilt
cage; Jacob Broschart, who has booked Belle
Putney, and DIR. Palmer. The hour for the
trot is D. m-See Adv