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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29
Shall the Saloon Business be Taxed
Extract from leading editorial In the Cincin'
natl Volksblatt

Extract from a leading editorial In the Cincin'
natl Volksblat
1t is well-known fact that the saloon
business (Wirthsgeschaefll in the State OF
Ohio has, for thirty years past, occupied
an exceptional position. In every other
State Especial tax has heen laid on the
liquor traffic. In Ohio alone, not. The
senreless license prohibition which, in the
year 1851, WAS embo,lied in ilie Constitu
lion. has ,ince then assured 10 the tiaili,
freedom from taxation. IN the meantime
however. a public opinion has grown NJ
which desires 10 ~. all end put 10 Ilil
state Of things. Excepting The temperance
fanatics, who regard The drink traffic Ms
crime, aud who want Ia see II annihilnie,l
everybody is agreed that here, az IN othe
States y special tax should he levied oI
the saloon business. The grounds whereof
this demand Is based have leen so olIeI
stated that repetition Of them in super
huous II IL enough that the deman,
exists, and that II is supported by nj
classes and conditions of the people. Th
free-thinking German element, which al
hors all coerciye temperance, is in acco
with this taxation. The entire press, Re
publican and Democratic, advocates II.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The American Rifle team sailed on the
TAh In the Alaska for England, to take
psrt in rine.shooting match with the
British team, TO come of in II few weeks
This ia the same vessel IN which Judge
Cook and wife secured passnge, and they
will have strong team for u body guard
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The yieldob the mines of the United
States for the wear IsS2was S32, 500, 900 in
gold, and 46, 100000 in silver. Compared
with the previous year, this shows de.
cline of 1900, 900 in gold, and an increase Of
$500, 900 in silver. California produces
SI6,se0, 900 in gold, and Colorado Sl6,5oO,-
600 in silver
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

There were about thirty Democrats from
Wood county in attendance at the State Con
vention Inst week. Judge Dodge, j n. Tyler
Thomas Meeban, Marshal Hayes, John Cranker
aud Geo. Crook represented Perrysburg, and
were divided between the three candidates fol
Governor. Frank A. Baldwin, Of Bowliui
Green, in neat little speech presented the amt
Of Jas. R. Tyler to the convention for Attorney
General, when Mr.. Tyler arose and declined.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The citizens Of Troy have agreed to give
the Pan Handle railway people the right
Of way for two miles north OF the corpora
tion limits Of that place and $4,000 in
cash to construct the branch line between
pima and Tint ppce.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The 4th of July in Toledo promises TO be
mammoth affair this year. The arrange.
ments for the competitive drills, display Of
soldiery, sham battle, laying OF the corner
stone Of The Soldiers Memorial Building,
etc., etc., are all on nm elaborate scale.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

Lancaster Gazette: Tho nomination OF
Hoadly makes Hamilton county the hottest
battle center Of tho canvass. But the
Hoadlyites have no ground TO stand upon,
while the Republicans have Fornker's.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The annual reunion OF ex-prisoners oil
war. held in Newark, is said to have been
n pleasant affair. The next meeting Will
be held in Circleville on Wednesday before
the frat Sunday in August 1884.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

Our Irish fellow.ciliscns In some oil the
larger cities are holding meetings TO hnd
out by what right the Pope has put an in
tcrdici on their contributing TO fund lor
tbe relief of their native country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29
An Oasis In the Desert of corrupt

An Oasis In the Desert of corrupt
management.
Next TO prevention nothing is 20 desira-
BILE M cure. Never was prevention better
exemplified than it is at the Eastern Peni.
tenliary. So exceptionally excellent is the
management in regard to health that OF
the 1882 prisoners there incarcerated moi
three are in the hospital. If humanity in
general we're as careful Of itself that pain
ful evil-itching piles-w0uld not be SO
prevalent, and there wonld be no necessity
for the manufacture Of Swayne's Ointment
the only cure for hi. itching and singing
disease. Philadelphia Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The discovery Of Slate mine wi'l'bn
the mex, sixty dNya would pan em better
than a silver naive.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

Senator Thurman was pretty severely
set down upon in the Democratic State
Convention last week, and he says: unit
rale, child Of the Republican party,
did the mischief. If the. delegates had
had an opportunity to name their choice,
Hoadly would be found wanting. The
treatment that the gallant old soldier
received to-day at the hand OF the demo-
cratic party OF Ohio was shameful and
cruel in the extreme. The party owed
him this noininatian for past service,
This instructing delegates in caucus how
TO vote is absolutely wrong. Minorities
have some rights, but Ward is too old
He and had better engage an underta-
ker and procure little tracts OF real estate
out here in Greenlawn."
His son, Allen W., throwed his whole
force in favor OF Gen. Ward and hal
declared his purpose to not only vote fol
Judge Foraker but to work for his election
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

A mandamus has been allowed against
the city council of New Orleans, compel;
ling that body to meet the Judgment for
50 900 ,000 in favor of Mrs. Gnines. Six
teen aldermen have agreed to go to jail
before they will levy tax 10 pay this
claim.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

The New York and Brooklyn Bridge
Company will have to answer in ten or
more suits for $4,000 to $4,000 damages
on account Of the recent disaster.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

Judge Rufus P. Rnnney, Of Cleveland, ia
Being talked Of for U. s. Senator. Bu, II is
said he would not move finger to secure
tho Office,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

George Forest, of Beilefontaine. Ohio,
writes: Browns Iron Bitters is fine
tonic; / use il in my family"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

All trains arriving In Toledo. via other lines,
make close connections with the South bound
train OF the Columbus, Hooking Valley and To-
cdo Railway.
Direct connections made in Union Depot at CO.
umbus Tor Newark. ZanesviIle, Pitt burg,
Wheeling. Baltimore, Washington and PhilnGcl-
phia: also for Dayton. Cincinnati, Louisville,
aud all points South and Snuihwest
Trains VIII arrive and depart from Toledo and
Columbus Hooking Valley and Toledo Railwny
Company's Depot. Summit sire ct.
w. II HARRISON. Gen'l Ticket Agent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

T. A. PHILLIPS, 4. n. Is. BEALE,
Gen. Nanager. Gen. Passenger Agt.
VS.. MATTHIAS, As'r Csa. Pu"'gr Agt.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
AT the lease Offering last Monday O

AT the lease offering last Monday Of
the Sixteenth Sections, known as the
school sections, there were 36 sections
out of about 100 in the parish, bid III
ut an aggregate sum of $3Sa. The
question as to whether the School
Board had right to1lease these lands,
with the privilege of removing the
timber therefrom without complying
with certain requirements Of law, hay
ing been raised the board very wisely
referred the matter TO the attorney
general apd the state superintendent,
and will be guided by their advice in
the matter. The board has determined,
however, whether they are permitted
to lease or not at present to exhaust
all legal remedies to have the seetious
disposed of, either by lease or sale, IN
the near future, as they consider the
lands as valuable now, aud viii bring
as much and probably more than they
viii at any time in the futnre.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
OAKLAND, CALCAsIEU PARISH, ,
Mn,r Oh 1 AgQ (

May ~, 1888.
To the Lake Charles Echo:
About fifty miles north of Lake
| Charles gu the CalcaSieu river is a
spring, noted for is p ga 3dut tart3 and
medicinal virtues. 1t has long been
| the resort of pleasure seekers and con
valescentS. There cannot be found in
the parish a more picturesque or at
tractiyely located spot. 1t is surround p
ed by grove of oak and beech trees,
whose foliage is SC dense that the sun
seldom reaches the eIrth Here umid
this GOODNESS, you may enjoy the sur
rounding scenery. The CalcaSieu rolls
majestically along without q ripple to
mar its beauty. The gentle lowing of
cattle, the low sweet hum of the piney
woods, all have tendency to invite
the attention or arouse the imagina-
ton. To the east and west. north and
south, you find level country with
many farms which. at this time of the
season would attract the eye Of the
most unconcerned. This section grows
the finest of peaches and watermelons,
which can be had in abundance at this
spring ia their season. The fishing is
good. No company visiting need be
without trout every meal. The bath
ing is fine and healthy, the tempera-
ture OF the water being pleasant.
These springs ale without public &C
commodations at present. They are
now in the possession of gentleman
who intends to improve them, and to
make some preparations to receive Wis
itors.
We Lave had some very heavy rains
l&tely, iDjnring the cotton crops to
some extent. Corn and potatoes look
fine. Health generally good, and peo-
pie in good spirits. A.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

AT the meeting Of the School Board
of Calcasieu parish, April 9th, it was
resolved that the Bub-directors be re-
quested to furnish the board with a
statement showing the locality, as near
as possible. of school sections in their
respective wards, whether timbered
or prairie, cultivated or occupied,
and any other information of i'm
portance. In cordance with this reso-
LUTON, which was extensively pub
hshed, tue sub-directors of the first
ward or school district in this parish
reported land tue only report that was
made) and We are authorized to say
that they have the thanks Of the School
Board and those interested in the vel
fare of the children of their district for
the information contained in the re-
port. 1t was impossible to lease the
land advantageously without such in
formation,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

The picnic on Friday OF asst week,
given by the members of the Myrtle
Kennedia Institute, was a very enjoyable
affair. The Laughing, bright-eyed chill,
dren, the young ladies and gentlemen,
and the older persons present, all seem
ed to surrender themselves entirely to
the harmless dissipation of the happy
occasion. The rain in the afternoon
cut short the fun, but still every one
on the picnic grounds was glad to have
been present.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

--The st. Landry Democrat, Of last
Saturday, las the following personal
Mr. Charles NJ. Richard, the efficient
deputy-she,iff and deputy tax collect or
Of Calcnsieu parish, reached here on
Friday Of last week bringing with him
brace Of prisoners, one Of which he
left with sheriff Duson for safe keep
ing, the other, lunutic, was conveyed
to the asylum at Jackson, La He
will extend his trip to Baton Rouge
where he will make settlement with
the state.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Mr.. VIM D. Mearns, our popular
postmaster, Thursday received from
Cincinnati a fine, new safe, for use in
the postoffee. 1t weighs 400 pounds,
is of the Mosler Safe AMI Lock Co
make, and cost $500. The different
apartments on the inside are finished
off i'll handsome style and the polished
steel chest is beautiful. The freight
bill from Cincinnati to Lake Charles
was $62 80. Mr.. Garland Dees, with
three assistants, brought the safe from
the depot to the postofice and placed
it in position inside Of three hours.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

]
MINISTERS AND LAYNENs' MEETING, T,
CONVENT WITH sUGARTowN CHURCH
July 27, 1893.
FRIDAY.
II a. m-Introductory sermon, b,
Elder John Hamilton.
Up. m-Meeting called TO order by
former moderator. Questions received
and discussed.
6p. m-Preaching.
SATURDAY.
9 30 a. m-Questions discussed.
liza. m-Preaching.
230 p. m-Executive Board meets.
4 p. m-Question. What is the duty
of our min listers and churches in send
ing and sustaining the Gospel in Cal
casieu association?
6p. m-Preaching.
SUNDAY.
$50 a. mp rayer meeting.
10 a. m-Sun day School
II a. m-Preaehing.
3 and sp. m-Preaching.
1t is expected that all the members
of the Executive Board of Home Mis-
sions will attend the above meeting,
as there will be business of importance
to attend to. W. r HARGRovE,
IN behalf of the Board
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Auction Auction!l That is the
heading over q large-sized advertise.
ment in this issue Of DR.. A. H Moss
He has been trying for some time to
dispose of his stock Of goods, at pri-
yate sale, but they don't go off fast
enough, and now he is resolved they
shall go for whatever is offered. Every
body wants goods and everybody must
have them, and here is a spIendid op.
portunity to get them. The goods must
and will be sold.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Mr.. ]. I. Lyons, of the firm Of @.
W. Richardson g. Co., Of Sugarto~ I'D,
gave us q call on Thursday. de speaks
eneouragingly Of his section. With
good crops, good health, everybody
hard NJ work and attending to bust
ness, he could scarcely speak in any
other way. There is very pleasant
monotony in regard to the reports
coming up from all quarters Of the
country. Everything is booming!
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Mr. ]. I. Heard, of Dry Greek,
favored the Echo with call on Wed.
nesday. He says the people are gene,
rally healthy in his immediate portion
Of the world, and rejoice with exceed.
ing gladness in their fue crop pros :
poets. They have an excellent school
and are happy and contented That
is bright picture but not overdrawn
we are fully persnaded.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Monday Was the regular day for our
Town election. The day opened fair
md bright md everything pointed to
spirited contest. There were two
tickets in the field, and there was moth.
ing to prevent the voters from taking
their choice. They did SO. with the
following result. The election was for
q mayor and FIVE aldermen. Just as
the polls were opened the following
letter WIS handed in. Which explains
the reason for the small vote given the
gentleman whose name Is appended.
The anne of g. A. Fournet was imme-
dIate,y placed on the tickets, instead of
o. NJ Marsh.
LAKE CHARLES, La, June T. 1888.
To the Hon. Commissioners Of Election:
SIKs Unsolicited, my name was placed
upon the ticket Ms alderman Circumstances
are such that it will be very doubtful whether
can give any attention to the Office, and
would prefer to have my name left of the
ticket Yours, Q. NJ. MARSH.
Following are the figures:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
LEEsBCHG, CAMERON PARISH,
June Z, 1853.
Editors Lake Charles Echo:

Editors Lake Charles Echo:
Everything in Cameron is quiet. ex-
eepting little comment on the Wat
kins land purchase. Hon. s. p Henry
returned last Friday from Baton Rouge,
whittier he had gone to look into land
matters. Having several applications
for state land, from citizens here, and
being DESTROYS 20 procure the land, he
FASTENED to the Land Office as soon us
rumors reached him Of the Watkins
purchase, but, like many others, was
too late.
Crops of all kinds in the eastern part
Of the parish about Grand Chenier
are more promising than have been
for many years. ROastiDg-ears but no
melons on hand.
The Seaside Hotel of Mr.. J. B.
Peyeto, on Johnson's Bayou, will be
opened for guests next Monday. The
location and scenery are beautiful
ground free of mud all the season .
Mr.. Pevet0 has spared neither money
nor trouble to make the place attrac-
tive. Situated Oh the beach of the
Gulf Of Mexico, an excellent place for
bathing and driving, and under the
management and supervision of Mr..
P, the most fastidious will be pleased.
The body Of r. Rutherford, drowned
at the Pass Oh the goth Of May has not
been found. Cor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
Facts md Figures.

To substantiate the statement pub
lished in the Echo Of May 26, given US
by Capt. A. W. Werth. in regard to
the amount of lumber man ufactured
per day by Messrs. Lock, Moo re q Co. =,
at their fine mill at Lockport, this
parish, We give the following figures
showing the amount sawed and ship
ped from May to May 81, inclusive
The figures represent the mum Der Of
feet:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
-Thanks for new subscriptions to

Thanks for new subscriptions to c,
T. Perkins. Yermilionville, and to John
McMartin, Manchester, Iowa; and ftl
renewals, to Nathan Foreman. Yer.
mliopyille; John Captain, Hickory
Flat: Joseph Reid, Lake Charles; J. N.
Prater, Beckworth Greek, and to E.
Whiddon, Meadows 2. o.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

: The literary department. Of Capt.
Haskell's variety store is constantly
being added to. There the lovers Of
fiction will find the different popular
libraries, such as the Seaside (German
and English Brookside, Peoples and
Family, Wide-Awake, Leslie's Illus
trated and Harper's Franklip Square.
Also great variety Of Magazines,
Novels and Pictorial newspapers. Capt.
Haskell win order from his regular
dealers any book, periodical or news
paper, published in this or the old
country, when desired Make q note
of these facts, for you may have ocoa-
slon TO remember them sooner or later.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
COLEMAN D. WELSH, P. NJ.
RArNE STATION, ST. LANDRY PARISH,

w l7l = = 7 IOINl Ut I.HHI 1IFI ANI1Ilf 7
June 4, 1888
To the Lake Charles Echo:
The new charter for our town was
voted on Saturday, and fully endorsed
Under the present regime Rayne will
be as quiet and peaceable a village as
could be expected. If good crops are
all that is required to make farmer s
happy, we in this section cannot com
plain. A more favorable season has
not been experienced for several years
in ST. Landry. Cattle buyers from
Texas are paying high prices for stock
cattle and taking all they can secure
all to he shipped to Texas. No cattle
from here going east. What a change
since one year ago. r J. c. L.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
LOUISIANA
STATE UNIVERSITY
Agricultural and Mechanical
College.

Inc next session OF tbls INSTITUTION Deslhs
October 4th, 1882,
and closes July 4th, 1883,
NULL instruction by an able and expe-
l. nenced faculty in the usual collegiate
studies. Cadets will have choice of four
courses - Classical, Scientific Agricultural
and Mechanical. No tuition fee is charged
There is an annual fee of $40. Total charges
for Board, etc, in the University, $40 per
month.
Cadets, upon entering the University, be-
fore being assigned to quarters or classed,
and every three months thereafter, shall pre-
sent TO the President the Treasurer's receipt
for 3 months fees in advance. Cadets shall
be required to purchase their own text books
and must provide themselves with uniform
and undertaking.
For further Information, address,
j. W. NICHOLSON,
President.
Baton Rouge La, August 1852
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
LACAsIHE, June Z, 1888.

LACAsIEE, June T. 1888.
To the Lake Charles Echo:
The following is the list of letters
remaining at the Lacasine p. o. for
the month ending Thursday, May 81;
Mrs. III. Lehman, Mrs. Valery Ledoux
J. ". Clark, John Stnbbs, Alexandria
Prudhomme. Jean Gaspar, Adolph
Baker, r. L. Fish. P. Martin, Sidney
johnson, J. H. McEnary, J. Defaw, 2
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised.
COLEMAN d. WELSH, p. NJ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
8 VI 2 NLlN NNNN
FOR MAYOR:

Thus it will be seen that VIM. Meyel
was reelected mayor. The five alder
men elected are Messrs. G. A Fournet,
james Howard. E. J. Lyons, James P.
GeGry and David Bloch. Messrs,
Lyons, Bloch and Howard were on
both tickets. Mr.. G. A. Fournet was
not in Lake Charles on the, day Of cleo
ton, and some Of his friends took the
liberty Of running him for mayor and
others took al equal liberty of run ming
him for alderman. Altogether, the
ticket chosen is a good one, and the
gentlemen elected are evidently the
peoples choice.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
-One "a out aias on as paper look

One Of our aids on this paper looks
for his wife and baby to join him here
soon. He was just gettiGg head over
heels in love with blonde lady Oh q
certain street, When he heard his wife
was coming. Fortunately the blonde
never knew Of bis love, aud now she
never will.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
ARTICLE 21.-Non-electiOn of Directors on
~ nO,, Ear


The failure from any cause to elect Direc-
sors on the day when such election should
have been held shall not dissolve the CorpO-
Eation, but the Directors then in office shall
bold over, provided the usual notice be i'm
fnediately given appointing another day for
Iuch election, which notice shall continue to
be given from time to time until the election
hail have been made.
ARTICLE 22.-MsnJcr Of Totes; Que for
Each Share.
Each shareholder shall be entitled, direct
Iy or by proxy lat all elections for Directors
DR. on any matter at any meeting of the stock
IlOlders) to one vote upon each share, pro-
lFided no stakeholder shall vote in his own
I1ame over fifty votes, and provided, also,
hat after the first election he shall have
owned the stock at least three months pre-
Iyious to voting.
ARTICLE 23.-B2ection Of Directors to be By
Ballot
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
A. d. HI. wv.

The members Of the above organiza-
ton will meet at Frieke's Hall, on
Monday, June II, 1888, to transact
business of Importance. I'D .L-sg
W. i. HUToHIEs, NJ. W.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09

Carroll y. ri, 9th ward, CalcaRian paFish,
Mr. Jokn Mars 70 Miss 6ophronia Miers
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-09
QUE CORREsPONDENrs.
News and Views from the Sur.
rounding Country.
CHINA PosToFFIcE. }

NHINA FOHTOFFILE, JUNG o I550.
To the Lake Charles Echo:
The measles are abating in our sec,
ton, and there are no new cases. We
have had fine rains. The corn, rice
and potato crops are good. Cotton is
improving but the stand is not gener-
ally good. Our gardens are flourish,
ing. w. J.