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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

The shocking railway catastrophe of Friday
night renders the complete description of the
"bOck system" in operation on the Pennsyl-
vania Railway which will be found in the news
columns, especially interesting. Certainly few
travellers on the line between NewYO and
Philadelphia appreciate the pains taken to in
sure their safety. Every four miles they pass
a station where a telegraph operator is in con-
slant communication with similar stations i'll
each direction, and also with the train-dis-
patching office in Jersey City. He is thus able
to warn the station in advance of the APP
proach of train, and to report to the oper-
atOr behind him that the road IS clear. After
one passenger train passes him he cannot al
low another to proceed without warning until
he learns from the operator ahead that the way
is open. Freight trains are regulated by eau
tionary signals, and the train dispatcher in
the general Office always knows precisely
where every train is. Whenever a train makes
an irregular STOP the brakeman of the last
car is required TO go back 600 yards, and
then 600 yards further. and to leave at each
point percussion caps, by the explosion of
which the engineer of an approaching train
receives warning by the ear if he fails to no.
tice the red lights. The block system" is so
thorough that passengers are even protected
against drOwsiness on the part of the Oper-
ators for whenever the proper signals are not
raised train is brought to halt, and the
real state of affairs is disclosed. A travellers
life Ought to be as safe between New DIRK and
Albany as it is between jersey City and Phila-
delphia.. The present Legislature may be fairly
expected to take an active interest in invesu-
eating systems of this sort, and in securing
their adoption throughout the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

Professor NOrdensliOld is the most practical
of Arctic explorers. He is organizing another
expedition forlhe special purpose of demonstrate
ing that voyages to Siberia can be safely made
In the right season. His earliest work in that
quarter opened the Yenesei TO trading vessels
He may be able to extend the line of safe
navigation beyond the European borders of
Siberia. The preparations for the voyage will be
made with the careful delberation and sys-
tematic completeness Characteristic of all
his undertakings.
The last victim of the Spuyten Duyvil rail-
way horror has been identified, and the only
duty that remains is that of thorough investi-
cation. The brakeman who is charged with
criminal neglect stoutly affirms his innocence
and asserts that he signalled the approaching
train in ample time, but that no
attention was paid TO the warning
His statement has been fatty cOntradicted by
several eye witnesses and he will not find it
easy to convince the jury ef his innocence.
But his guilt may not clear the skirts of the
railway corporation. Had everything been done
that ought to have been done for the prOtec-
ton of those who were crushed and roasted
to death7 That is plain issue.
Mr. Beecher did not give out the special text,
but his sermon yesterday morning was most
forcible presentation of this passage: But
"the tongue can no man anne f; 1t is an unruly
" evil full of deadly poison" He made COM
plete disavOwal of the charges which he recently
brought against the Brooklyn Board of Educa-
ton and tie women employed as teachers in
tbe public schools. Seldom has the Christian
pulpit appeared to as little advantage as on
this occasion, when q great preacher felt COM
PEELED to swallow q mouthful of his own
calumny We find it hard to believe that Mr..
Beecher realized what he was saying when he
uttered the original charge. He has made all
the amends that were possible under the cir
cuInstances-except that he neglected to offer
any apology or to express anything resembling
regret
Cuiteau has made the greatest effort of his
life. Ii it does not 90 laundering down the
ages, as he predicted 1t would, 1t may be be-
cause it is too densely feathered with Cicero
MAN diction. He had threatened 10 strike out
one of his mastery encomiums and to put
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

his most acrid billingsgate in pickle for Judge
Cox, but he has not done SO. The plum was
too fruity-he could not pick it out of the
pudding. The only judicial personages who
are honored with his full confidence are
those who may be charged with the duty OF
reviewing the case. They get the Ciceronian
pure and indebted. The address does not reveal
any new traits of character. 1t simply shows
him to be a smart fool, inflated with conceit,
maevolent unto death and absolutely rotten
in morals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

past years but which Mr. Kelly now makes HIM
abusef Such luxury is decidedly out Of place foS
such an aDti-monopost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

The fact for uneasy staIwarts who ars eager to
argue everything all over again TO keep In mind is
that Gniteau's bullet did not make them right and
Garfield wrong
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

There is reason to believe that the preva-
lent rumOrs of the spread of smallpox through
the country are much exaggerated. The
reports of mortality published by the National
and local boards of health do not justify the
conclusion that there is anything alarming In
the present outbreak of the disease. The com
munity is never entirely free from this dread
ed complaint; il figures to some extent in all
the death tables All that can accurately be
said now is that there are a few more, cases III
the large cities than occur III average winters,
and that at perhaps a score of Isolated places
in the country the disease has broken Out. OF
course all proper care and precaution should
be exercised, but there Is no occasion for
people to get frightened and behave as it the
pestilence were stalking abroad i'll the streets.
The European phases of the Egyptian ques-
ton are not wholly obscured. Mettenlch
would have made an incident like the Anglo
French note to the Khedive the subject OF
voluminous correspondence not only with the
two Powers which had signed it, but with all
the other great States on the Continent. He
was never willing TO have anything done by
two or three courts which could he seriously
traditions of diplomacy are still followed.
Italy has already demurred to the exclusive
action of the Western Powers in Egyptian
affairs, and the three military empires of the
Continent are likely to suggest more COM
prehensive plan of intervention Our regular
London correspondent has telegraphed that
the British Government has followed rather
submissively Gambettas initiative in this mat
ter, and thus voluntarily placed obstacles in
the way of an exclusive occupation of the
highway to India. Mr.. Gladstone has never
favored an aggressive policy on the Nile. He
deems it of the first importance to promote
relations of amity with France, and probably is
willing to follow Gambetta's lead in that
direction, if the Commercial Treaty can at the
same time be brought into accord with his
own wishes. These commercial negotiations
are now reported to be advancing favorably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

II is noticeable that the same newspapers which
defend the infamous business Of sandering Garfield
by lying and sneak-theviug are very Indignan:
whenever Judge Cox Is criticised for his leniency
toward Guiteau. Their business seems 10 be TO
defend all Garfelds enemies from Guiteau down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

There are no signs that the glorious Democracy Ia
sweled with pride at the conduct of its statesmen
at Albany. The demonstration made there is not
calculated to inspire the people with confidence in
the party as director Of public affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-16

The great Democratic wrestling match for spOilS
at Albany enters upon its third week to-day.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-06-10


Tuesday morning last, as the east
bound passenger train reached Bayou
Dende Woods, in this parish, colored
prisoner, in charge of Sheriff 7. a.
Cage, Of Terrebonne, leaped from the
moving train and made his escape.
The particulars Of the affair, as near as
can be ascertained, are about as fol-
lows: Monroe Marshall, alias George
Wilson, the name of The prisoner, was
under sentence of five years for man
slaughter On the 31st of March he
broke Jail at Terrebonne and made his
way to Texas. Sheriff Cage, learning
that his man was at Houston, proceeded
thither and succeeded in reeapturing
him. Boarding the train at once, all
went well until within a few miles of
this place, when the prisoner, suddenly
and unexpectedly, broke through the
door, at that moment opened by the
entrance of couple of colored men,
and leaped from the platform. The
train was finally stopped and the sheriff
went back, as he supposed, to where
the prisoner jumped off, but failed to
find any trace of him. Coming on
here, Sheriff Cage reported the affair
to the authorities and Sheriff Lyons
sent Deputy Kayough to aid in the
search. Up to this writing, nothing
further has been. reported. 1t is pre-
sumed that the venturesome prisoner
has, for the time being at least, made
good his escape. When he jumped
from the train he was handcufed, the
train moving at its usual speed, and
the wonder is that he would take such
a slim and desperate chance for liberty.
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Succession Sale.

ID Y virtue of an order of, and a commission
ID to me directed, by the Honorable 18th
Judicial District Court, in and for the parish
Of Caleasieu, authorizing and empowering me
taereto, will proceed on SATURDAY, the
Sth day of July, A. D., 1882, between the
hours of 10 o'clock a. m, and O'Clock .. M,
of said day, at the last place of residence OF
the deceased, in the parish Of Calcasieu, to
offer for sale to the last and highest bidder,
all the property, movable and immoVable,
belonging to the succession of Isaac Bilbo,
late OF the parish of Calcasieu, consisting of
the following tract of land lying and being
situated In said parish, and known and de-
seribed as follows, TO wit:
The N. E5[ Of the N. Ell of Section No 49,;
the N. VIZ Of the N. VIZ Of Section No. 20,
and the s. VIZ Of the s. Wa of Section No
20, in Township No. 9, South of Range west,
containing l54 24-l00 acres and the following
movable property, to wit:
Three head gentle cattle, gentle work
horse, lot household and kitchen furniture,
on the land Of Benjamin Bilbo
TERMS OF SALE Cash on the spot for all
the movable property, and ten per cent. Of
the purchase money Of the land to be paid on
the day OF sale, and for the remainder Of the
purchase money the purchasers to execute
their promissory notes with approved per
sonal security In favor Of the Administrator,
payable in 9 and u months, with eight per
cent. interest from date TIL paid, and a spe-
cial mortgage and vendors lien on said land
until full and final payment. The land 10 be
sold In 10 acre tracts
Administrator.
Lake Charles, La, June 3, 1882.
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Communicated.
LAKE cuhnrbs, june 9, 1882.

LAKE CHARLES, June 9, 1882.
Editor Lake Charles Echo:
Last Monday evening we made fly-
ing trip to the neighboring town of
Orange. We were fortunate enough
TO be there on Tuesday evening and
to attend the festival given by the
Orange Rifles. This, like all other
entertainments given by the Rifles,
was one replete with pleasure and
sociability. The evening was spent in
dancing, conversation and promenad-
ing; and merrier, more social gath
ering could not be found anywhere.
We noticed some material improve
ments Of very substantial character.
Several new buildings have been erect
ed, the most noticeable of which are
the Tribune Office, the machine shop,
Mr.. Stark's residence, Mr.. Jordan's
residence, and others. The Presbyte-
rians have commenced the erection of
house of worship, and will rapidly
complete the work. Indeed, no one
can visit Orange and observe the pub
lie spirit of her citizens, the material
Improvement of the town, and the re-
fnement and soeiability of the society
without coming away, feeling glad of
their visit. s.
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WMEY-GUEE.--At the residence OF the
bride, at Orange, Texas, Tuesday evening,
June 9, 1882, Mr.. o. s. WILEY to Mrs. MN
ME GUM.
A number of the friends and rels-
tiyes of the contracting parties we're
present to witness the ceremony. The
bride is well known here, and has
many warm and true friends among US.
She is . daughter Of Mr.. Robt. Single
ton, formerly citizen Of Sugartown,
this parish, but now residing at Titus
vile, Breyard county, Florida. The
bridegroom is not personally known to
the wriler beyond the fact that he
bears the reputation Of an honest, in
dustrions aud intelligent gentleman.
The Echo extends congratulations, aud
wishes the happy couple long Life Of
usefulness, prosperity and contentmeut.
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The above is the subject Of a lee.
ture 10 be delivered in Lake Charles,
at the German NJ. E. Church South, on
Monday evening, June 26, by the Rev.
]. B. A. Ahrens, of New Orleans. The
lecturer is well versed on the theme he
has chosen, having travelled extensively
through Europe the greater portion of
last year, and gathered much that
cannot fail to prove of interest to our
people. He is learned and scholarly
gentleman, a fluent and interesting
talker, whose lecture will doubtless
prove one of the most entertaining oc-
currenees of the season. In view of
the fact that all other religious denom-
nations in Lake Charles have had
their benefits " recently, it is no more
than Just that we should extend to our
German friends cordial and substan-
tial greeting. The Echo suggests,
however, and thinks it will become
necessary for the lecturer to secure a
more commodious building. The
church will scarcely be equal to the
mands of the occasion.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-06-10


DR.. J. c. Munday returned recently
from trip east.
Mr.. D. Cavett, of the house of J. F,
Magale, Galveston, was in town Satur
day.
Mr.. A. Elmer, of the house of Mil
Ter & Dielmann, New Orleans, was in
town Thursday.
Mr.. c. S. Belts, formerly resident
of Lake Charles, is now domiciled at
West Lake Charles.
Judge A. J. Kearney returned from
Cameron Saturday. He tells us crops
are looking splendid.
DR.. James Stewart left for New
Iberia in the early part of the week.
lie will be absent some two or three
weeks.
Mr.. S. II. Clement, merchandising
at Phillips Bluff, returned to Lake
Charles, his place of residence, a few
days ago.
M. NJ, Singleton, Esq, returned
from Orange Thursday morning,
whittier he had gone to be present at
the marriage of lady relative.
Dr. L. N. Minis and J. A. Foster, of
Pinchbnrg, Calcasieu parish, were in
town this week. They give favorable
reports Of the Sabine country.
Hon. G. w. Richardson of Sugar
town, called at our office this week, and
placed us under obligations for favors.
He was on his way to New Orleans.
Mr.. Isaac Raas, of New Orleans,
who had been visiting bis daughter,
Mrs. Leopold Kaufman, for the past
few days, left for home this morning.
A. D. MeFarlain, Of Jennings station,
and A. Lehman, of Mermentau, paid
their respects to the Echo this. week.
They report east Calcasieu fourishiug.
Mr.. L. E. Generelly, representing
the staunch old house Of Messrs. Stauf-
fer, Maeready d Co., hardware mer-
chants, New Orleans, was in town
Thursday, and honored the Echo with
a call.
Mr.. L. E. Lucas, representing F, F,
Hansell, stationer aud printer, New
Orleans, was here this week. Mr.,
Lucas enjoys the satisfaction Of repre-
senting a frst-class house, and it is
well represented by him.
j. II. Putnam, of Vermilion parish, |
visited Lake Charles this week. He
was after lumber, which he had no
,rouble in procuring. lie informed US
hat the prospects for fine crops in his
parish were excellent, and that gen
'ral spirit of improvement prevailed.
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ARRIVALS and Departures of Lhe
NEn1Ag


New Orleans and Way Stations, leaves
6sAry day at Clio a. M; arrives at 1850 p. m.
Galveston, Houston and Way Stations,
aaves every day at 10:50 p. M; arrives every
|by at 6:10 a. m.
Cameron, Rose Bluff, Johnson's Bayou,
3baves Mondays and Thursdays at q. m;
arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays at II p. M
Dry Creek, Sugar Town and Leesville,
have Mondays and Thursdays at a. m; ar
i've Tuesdays and Fridays at p. m.
Hickory Flat, The Bay, Phillips Bluff, ar
kiVe Mondays at 6 a. M; leaves Tuesdays at
4 b. m.
Office open daily, Sundays excepted, from
4 b. m. until 8 p. m.
Money Orders issued and letters registered,
From a. m. to p. m.
Office open Sundays from TO 10 q. m, and
from 8 to s p. m.
no money orders issued or letters regis
T.B. TERREN, P. M.
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New Advertisements.
CONSTABLE SALE.

Fifth Justice Court, R1ria Of CalcGstea and
State Of Louisiana. No. 49,
J. A. Gardner vs. B. F. Henry.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of
N a writ of IT. Ia, issued out Of the JUS
tiee Court, Ward No. 5, Parish of Calcasieu,
Ihaye seized and will sell at the residence OF
c. W. Fisk, in said ward, on
Saturday, the Gath day Of.Bune,
1882, for cash, without the benefit of ap-
praisement, the following described property,
to wit:
One wagon and bed, yoke of oxen, bay
mare and 2 log carts seized as the property
of the defendant B. F. Henry, and will be
sold TO pay and satisfy the judgment in the
above entitled suit.
LEWIS C. FOSTER,
Constable of said Ward.
Tuna 10 1900
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-06-10

The Calcasieu and Vernon rail.
road, built by Messrs. Perkins & Co.,
commenced operationsTlast week; and
we are glad to chronicle the fact that
the first log hauled over the road was
cut, hauled and rolled into the water
by our esteemed and venerable fellow
citizen, Mr.. Reese Perkins, ST., who is
now about eighty years old, and is one
of the very few living pioneers Of the
parish. He is still hale and hearty
and said to be more active than most
men at the age Of forty. Energy, hon
esty and uprightness of character have
been the leading characteristics of the
old gentleman's whole life, and it was
certainly commendable idea to have
the wheels of such an enterprise put
in motion by a man of such sterling
worth.
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Miscellaneous.
NOTICE.

A Ii PERSONS, ASSOCIATIONS OF
IA persons, and corporations pursuing any
trade, profession, vocation, calling or business
for which they are required to pay license,
are hereby notified to come forward imme-
diately, at my office, and make q sworn state
ment Of their business, and the gross receipts
therefrom, to serve as basis for calculating
said license, and to pay forthwith such license
as may be due by them, otherwise they will
be declared delinquent, and legal steps viii
be taken to collect such license.
DAVID III. LYONS,
Sheriff and ex-Offlcio Tax Collector
Sheriff Is Office, March 2, 1882.
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Notice to Taxpayers.
ASSESSORS OFFICE,

ASSESSORS OFFICE, |
May ~, 1859. !
DUBLIC notice is hereby given to the Tax
IL payers of the parish OF Calcasieu that
the assessment Of the year 1882 is now com
plete, and that / have caused the same to be
filed IN the Office of the Clerk and ex-ofiicio
Recorder of Mortgages, etc, and that the
same viii be open for inspection and coTTec-
ton for thirty days FROM this date.
D. j. REID, Jr.,
Assessor OF Caloasieu parish.
Nav az 1850
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DEaeksRaHthing.
HENRY EAGELKE,

SADDLE AND HARNESS MAKER AND
-
Carriage trimmer All kinds Of repairing
done. Shop on Ryan street, between the rest
dence Of Peter Brotherson and Herman s.
Jessens store and bakery.
Aug. y, 1s7s.-Ma 9, 1850.
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a ZHOLDs ITS REGULAR CoMMUNI-
R \ cations at the Masonic Hall on
fSgz "WEDNESDAY, before the full moon
of each month, at 3 O'Clock p. NJ,
bonn the LIST of October to the list of April,
md at 4 r. NJ, from the list of April to the let
ID October. All transient brothers in good
Banding are invited to attend.
7. r. REYNOLDS, ". H.
Y DAVID BLOCH, Secretary.
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For sale or Rent.

THAT DESIRABLE PROPERTY at Bag
u dad, near Lake Charles, ka., formerly
owned and occupied as q residence by Thos.
j. Parker, including large dwelling house,
store building and al improvements VIII
be sold extremely low for cash. For terms
Of sale or rent, apply TO the agent, Geo. H.
Wells, Esq, Lake Charles, Caleasleu parish,
~ 2 IHGIERsE & co. Galveston.
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James Mitchell ct al, vs. VIM. Hughes ct al
10y virtue Of writ Of Fse1f Facias, issued
Id and to me directed from the Hon. Court
aforesaid, ] viii offer for sale at public aue-
ton To the last and highest bidder, for cash
with the benefit OF appraisement, 1t the Court
House door of this parrish, ID the town Of
Lake Charles, La, on SATURDAY, the l7th
day Of june, 1882, at eleven o'clock q. M, the
following described property, to wit:
Nine hundred and twenty-seyen Cross-ties,
more Or less, now lying on the bank Of Indian
Bayou, In Calcasien parish. Seized 10 satisfy
said writ issued III the above mentioned suit.
DAVID Ii. LYONS,
Sheriff Of Galcasieu parish.
Sheriff e Office, Lake Charles, La, June 3,
1852
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The steam ferry boat Nettie is
now making regular trips to Bagdad
and West Lake Charles. Twenty-Five
cents for the round trip is reasonable,
and when you want change and lit
tie recreation board the trim little craft
and take a ride on the waters. The
Nettie, however, might be greatly i'm
proved and made more comfortable
by having large windows and plenty
Of them cut IN the cabin.
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Legal Advertisements.
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU AMI
IN ACCOUNT.

NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU AND
IN ACCOUNT.
District ColTt-E'1riSs Of CaJcasieas--lo. 405.
VACANT SUCCESSION OF JOHN DILLON.
Whereas, J. W. Bryan, Curator of the above
entitled succession, has filed in said court his
final tableau and account Of administration
and distribution of the funds of said success
sion, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homologation of the same
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all creditors Of and persons interested in,
said succession to file opposition in writing to
said tableau and account, in the Office Of the
Clerk of said Court at the Courthouse in the
town of Lake Charles, in said parish, within
ten days after this third day OF June, A. D.,
1882, showing cause why said tableau and ae-
count should not be approved and homolo-
gated.
Witness, the Hon. stephen d. Read, Judge
of said Court, June g. 1882.
A. NJ MAYO,
Deputy Clerk Of said Court.