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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-24

Some farmers In this neighbOrhood
threshed their barley last week. BY the
last Of this week harvest will be in full
blast.
y. N. Lyons has made great improve
ments in the sidewalk in front of his
store, for which the people are unani.
mously thankful.
Mr.. McKttrick spent part of last
week down the road. He reports money
at q higher rate of interest in that
direction than it is in Pembina county.
On Monday men and teams came in
from north of Walhalla for four thresh-
ing outfits. There will now be seven
threshing machines within three miles
square,
DR.. Sutton is kept quite busy these
days. The Doctors practice is becoming
more extensive every month. He is
meeting with great success in his whole
practice.
Dan. McDougald stepped in upon us
very unexpectedly on last Saturday. He
reports crops looking better here than
any where in the Northwest Territory
or in Manitoba.
The hardest rain of the season fell on
Saturday night. The rain continued
most of Sunday. The wind was pretty
hard, but as yet we have no reports of
damage to grain.
The wind Sunday night kept a good
many persons from sleeping Sunday, and
did some damage in the way of breaking
a few window lights. No further damage
was done in town.
Three of our young men went out for
a hunt, starting Saturday afternoon.
They experienced all the pleasure
possible during the storm of Saturday
night and Sunday, but the prairie boys
returned Monday night with an i'm
lnense amount of game.
While the country in the vicinity of
Pcmbina river felt the effects of hail
storm, and while st. Thomas and vicinity
suffered recently from thunder storm,
the people of Bathgate and vicinity are
thanking Providence that they have so
far escaped all Of these calamities.
We are informed that IL movement is
now on foot, and subscription started
for the purpose of building a Catholic
church. We are also informed that a
like movement and subscription is started
for a Presbyterian church. Surely
Dakota is land of churches.
Mr.. Pixley returned from his trip in
Minnesota, but refused to take charge of
the railway and express business again.
Mr.. Donivan had agreed to take another
office so the railway company was obliged
to send another man. Our new agent is
giving universal satisfaction.
Our genial land lord, at the Grand
Union, allowed the writer to take a look
through his commodious and well kept
house. We are prepared to say that the
Grand Union Hotel Is as we'll furnished
and as comfortable and as we'll kept as
any hotel in this part of the county. We
are not surprised that this house is filled
when we see how comfortable the guests
| are made.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-24

lU,,;tol,, ~, /, h;a honoai ~. o. x Z.
~ .s I, 49,. - 49,, ~ 3! :, :.
be moved aoon and that Is r,;ll IL 40 oc : :,
pied by one 81 our Young sbatchalors INT
not alone 81, g.! 81. q
Mr.. Robert johnson 3 who i ii. been !
resident of this place, returned 8 Emaa,rr..
son, last week. We are II sorrv = loa,.e
such men as Mr.. johnson :. .Mr. q.
Church's wife and family arrived from
Ontario last week which causes Charlie
to wear . very pleasant smile. Mr.. T,
3. Whltely'is enjoying visit from his
mother and s'ster-ln-iaw Mrs. w. ],
Whitley, OF Elnersonf...! Miss CHM, q for.
ns.s;. .:e1 c.;... - "a. ,aeo, Due now OF
s:...pa. ~ !. - sis ss
1..-' ., ~ ~. ~: W. s,iS Week =.
y. 80 ~ Nm s'Ma.. Mo.e oN y
last week. Mr.. Camnh;a,i rano,,a orons
looking fine in that section
--.----.-- B;
CAvlLEER.
W. erSa' OF b 'tsa ll, was IN town last
week.
Alb. French is off to his farm this week
harvesting his No. hard and other
grain.
Jas. Gaffney, of Park river, is over this
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-24
TOILETTE.


Rev. C. Bristol made this place visit
last week.
Miss Flo. Lockwood has returned to
school at Hamilton.
Messrs. F. Purdy and NJ. Youmans are
on a trip to the Rosa Lake.
Mrs. smylie has recovered, and gone
on visit to friends in Iowa.
Mrs. A. Davidson of Winnipeg, is
visiting friends in this neighborhood.
Miss Burritt, of Emerson spent last
week with her friends, the Misses You
mans.
Miss Emma Purdy has returned home
from Carlisle where she has been teach.
ing school.
Building Improvements still continue
Messrs. Wilson and McKibbon have
erected large barns.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-24

n HIcIaly 6oClcty 10 tdIkeu vi III tn1S
vicinity.
Many of the young bachelors are going
off to harvest in the valley.
Mr.. Watson drove his OK team nearly fif-
ty miles in one day last week.
Another picnic is talked of by the Ia
dies. Nothing like enjoyment.
Mr.. s. Horrocks, of Manitoba, is now
visiting his friends in this vicinity.
Harvesting and threshing have COM
menced, although haying is not yet
through with.
VIM. Watson, ESQ.,, of section IA, has
bought fine team of blacks, out of Dray-
ton sale stable.
Arrangements have been made in the
vicinity of Osnabruck to allow no unjust
means to be taken in getting hold Of
land.
The announced communion service at
the house of Mr.. Jacobs on the 9th did
not take place OIL account Of the non
appearance ofthe pastor, Rev. G. McNam-
ara.
Your correspondent has had a trip down
through the east of the county, last week,
as far as Drayton and finds crops not
looking nearly as we'll as where he left.
Hurrah for the mountains
Still the tide of emigration continues to
move. Among the late new coming
neighbors, we have been favored with
the near locaotin of lady friend, whose
character and nature we believe is as her
name implies-Noble.
The welcome and long looked for ring
of the anvil, may now be heard daily in
Elgin. The next branch of business in
this village will probably be general
store, making complete village of
post-ofice, general store and blacksmith
shop,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-24
MILTON.

MlLIONs
The crops are still looking well in this
section and harvest will soon be unde,
way.
Mr.. H. Luton has nice field of oats
already cut august l4). Mr.. John D
Sope has also cut some oats.
There is petition being drafted and
largely signed to the postoffice department
asking for tri-weekly mail service be-
tween st. Thomas and Milton.
Mr.. Mcdonald, Of Milton, will soon be
moving into his new store six miles far.
ther west of here. Ills brother D. Nc
Donald will still continue business at Mil
ton.
Messrs. RoiTski & Walton are getting a
steam thresher into this settlement
Which will be a great boon to the neigh
bors and we hope benefit to them
selves.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

Even she balmy air and orange groves Of
Florida fail 10 keep It's people full Of happi-
peEs and eumfprt. Art must help nature
eEeryglFFe---in the tropics as among the
pipes o. the NORTH. Aud, chief among the
blessings ghieh ere adopted 10 al zones"
EritFs Dr..a q n a,,aee, Of Fort Dade, Fla,
10 IT, PREEEE's yaIr II seems to have the
Wgzi1 tor Il fed. and most Of the current
disEa6eE yield 10 Us action. | have used il
Ia tle csAs Of delicate aud dyspeptic young
lady, with the most gratifying results. 1t
seemed 70 accomplish with ease what the
usual prescriptions and treatment for that
miserable malady failed wholly to bring
about am also glad to state that the Tonic
has greatly relieved me personally of a trou-
blesOne atomic condition Of the stomach Of
long standing. 1t is the IDEAL purifier aud
inYigorant."
Messrs HIsoox d Co. call especial stten-
tion 10 the fact that after April 10, 1888, the
name and style OF this preparation will here
after be simply Rdrker's Tonic. The word
z Ginger" is dropped, for the reason that
uDprinelpled dealers are constantly deeely-
ing their patrons by substituting inferior
preparations under the name of Ginger and
as ginger Is an unimportant daVoring ingre-
dient In our Tonic, We arc sure that our
friends Will agree with US ss 10 the DlopFiety
Of the change There ieil BE- no change hos0-
eper, in the preparation itself and al bottles
remaining in the hands Of dealers, wrapped
under the name Of "PARKKR's GIsGER
ToSJc,' contain the genuine medicine II the
signature Of HIscox q Co. Is at the bottom
Of outside wrapper.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

CALcAsIEu parish will soon com
mence TO erect Jail to cost $4,000.
Better build few more school honses
with some Of the money.-Horgae
City RsvieU.
Aud the Review better save It's gra-
tuiious advice and suggestions for
home purposes, where it may, possibly,
meet with a better appreciation. Just
at tllis time Morgan City appears to
stand greatly in need Of wise couD-
sellers and prompt action upon the
part Of her citizens 10 prevent her
from becoming among the places that
were. We need more school beases,
and arc prepatingt to have them, bnt
we need secure and durable parish
jail, in order 10 doaway with a useless
and heavy expenditure Of public funds,
also. Thsnking the Review for its
manifest interest IN our futare, Calca-
sisu wit continue 70 paddle Der own.
eanoe;p and as an evidence of her
ability Ia this direction, it remains
only 10 Be stated, that she poEsaT
OWE 4 DOLLAR Gan The Review SAY
as much for SKI Marr
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

The undersigned, having secured
the barber shop on the north side Of
the public square, wonld respectfully
solicit the patronage Of the people of
Lake Charles and vicinity ] claim a
thorough knowledge Of the business,
and guarantee courteous treatment Of
all wbo may favor me with 4 call. If
given anything like liberal patron
age, expect 10 become q permanent
citizen, and 10 this end shall endeayor
to give satisfaction r. my customers.
,TpEsf r a=r-,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25


Under the above captlon, the Capi-
tolian- Advocate of the 18th inst, in
an ably-written leader, formally an
nounced Its purpose of supporting
Gov S. D. MeEnery for the nomina-
tion of governor, at tie approaching
Democratic State convention. The
Echo deems the position of the Capt.
tolian- Advocate so well taken and so
admirably expressed, that it repro
dnces below a goodIy portion of the
article in question:
We had intended to postpone till
the very last moment the expression
of our preferences. But now that the
two great morning dailies of New Or
leans aud other influential contcmpora-
ries, have announced Their candidates,
we cannot, with propricty, maintain
toward our readers what might be
construed Us a pnerilc lcawbeF-iikc
neutrality.
Hence, we this day place At the
head OF cur columns the nSRle Of our
gallant governor, Samuel D. NcEHcry.
the peer of the Doblcst aud worthiest
IN Louisiana
y trnc son Of Ouactlta, Samuel D.
McEncrv has never failed t. respond
-, tI., all g III. ,,c.. - 81, ,-.r,.l
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

LLSJ DFKIGE At 81" DElEABE, La
JUL a Ia

L4zy OFYIGE At 81" DElzABE, La
JUL u, ISsa.
y GTECE II HEREBY GIVES that tbe
y following uaiHe4 setLieT has tiled uVtiee
q Ms iItEut.Dl 10 make lugl proof ia hup-
port Of h.s claim, and tina. said pT0et viii be
made DeiDrs she Judge VI C!egk Of GoaTt, a.
Lske Caa-ies on September Il. 1883, viz {:
Homestead NJ. 4s85. Joseph Verdihs, Of
Calcasls4 parish La, for the sR 4 Of sEl'
and az d sWE. See. II, and NV Of
SE4+ and NEZ af NV Of See. ~. Tp. g.
South Of Range TO- Wet, Southwestern Dis
triet Louisiana. He names the following
Witusasea to prove HE continuous residence
upon. and cultivation Of, said land, viz ::
EGlmon Duirun David NeFdine, Charles
Dairuu and Emile Dpirou, ali Of CRlcasieu
parish, La.
ju-z5-6t. c. B. DARRALL, Register.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

LAND OFFICE Al Nv ORLEANS. LA.
August -, 1888
n Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that the
y following named settler has filed notice
Of her intention to make final proof in sup
port Of her claim, and that said proof will be
made before Judge or Clerk Of District Court
at Lake Charles, La. OIL September %, 1889,
VIZ; i, Lucinda Bennett, widow Of James
Bennett, who made Homestead entry No
1888, for the s. W. OF n. Ell, W. of s.
E and S. EA Of 5. W. Sec. IS, Tp 3. s.
4. L ", Louisiana Meridian, She names the
following witnesses to prove her continuous
residence upon, and. cultivation Of said land
viz n c. Frazar, J. B. EaYes, John Foshce.
J. Z. n. Hennigan, all OF Calcasieu parish
Louisiana.
1870 c. B. DARRALL, Register.
aug-1S-iS3
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

LAND OFFICE AT NRw ORLEANS, La.
AuU,tzt 10 1900

LAND OFFICE At NRw ORLEANS, La,
August IS, 1855. (
n Office is HEREBY GIVEN that the
N following named settler has filed notice
Of his intention TO make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Judge or Clerk District Court
at Lake Charles. La, on September ~, 1888,
viz: N, c. Frazar, who made Homestead
entry No. 1886, for the n. f u of Sec. !, Tn
4, S. X. II W, Louisiana Meridian. He names
the following witnesses TO prove his coutin-
nous residence upon, and cultivation Of, said
land, viz J. B. Eayes, J. NJ Heunigan.
John Fosbee, J. E. N. Hennigan, all Of Cal
casieu parish, Louisiana
G. B. DARRALL Register.
aug-lS-'S3.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25
It Axes! TAXES'

n TOTICE is hereby given to all taxpayers
Of the parish Of c alcasieu, title Tax
Rolls for the year 1883 have been 6led "a the
Office Of the Recorder Of Mortgages and
have been delivered aud on ile ii nv Office,
as required By law, and that the lakes for the
lied that said taxes viii become delinquent
on the 3lHt day Of December, 1883, and WI
draw Interest according 10 Section 70, Of Act
-, Of 1852, AZ the rate Of tbrse per cent. per
month. Parties owing taxes on personal prop
erty must come forward and pay said lakes
Immediately, as SAID taxes viii become delin-
ausnt on the lat day ef October, 1858. Those
wishing 70 avoid costs q notices and seiz-
uFes vii De vel to make prompt payment
ID. II. LYONS,
Sheriff and ex-ofheio I Ak Collector Caleasieu
pasish IL fs3a-I6 1881
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

The governor has issued procla-
nation offering a reward Of $500 for
the arrest W. J. West, who murdered
a. N. Winfrec, at Leesville on the 9th
inst. In addition to this the citizens
of Vernon parish have offered SINH
lar amount. A reward Of $1,000 will
doubtless bring in the culprit.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

CAPTAIE RHODES declares be will
swim the whirlpool rapids and erect
a monument to Captain Webb. But
who will erect the monument to Cap
tain Rhodes?
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

7 7
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS. La. ,
August Is, 1853
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
n following named settler has filed 10
hCe Of his intention TO MAKE final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before Judge Or Clerk District Court
at Lake Charles. La, On September p, 1888,
viz: Pierre NJ. BrOussard, who made Home
stead entry No 1901, for Lot No. l. and s.
Wa of n. e. and s. E54 Of y. W. Sec
a, Tp 10, S. r. ", Louisiana Meridian lie
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz: Francois Legros, Pierre
Mclean, Eugene Roy, Norbert Duhon, all Of
Calcasieu parish, Louisiana.
c. B, DARRALL, Register.
aug-lS-'S3.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

Mr., Jso. DEvoY, editor of the New
York Irish Nation, was released from
prison on the 18th inst, having serv-
ed q sentence Of sixty days confne-
ment imposed upon him for ibeling
Hon. August Belmont, through the
columns of his paper. His friends
celebrated his release by giving him
big dinner.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

WIN. SHERIFF, funilinrIy known as
"Tbe Prussiau,'' has challenged Cham
pion Sullivan for a glove contest, four
to six rounds, for $1,000 a side.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

CATTLE are reported to have died
By the hundreds in west and north,
western Texas, from the effects of the
late drouth.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

BETWEEN $50, 100000 and $50, 00O,-
600 is the amount Of Increase of the
taxable wealth of Texas this year over
last. The result will be reduction
of state taxes to Is or 90 cents.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

DR. r. H. RYLAND, a prominent and
wealthy citizen of Bayou Sara and Al
ex-member of the Legislature, vas
killed at his home on the gotta, By fall
ing from the top Of his gin-honse,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

Mr.. CLEMENT DUGAs, a resident of
DonaldsonvilIe, this state, lost his life
in that city, on the I1th inst, by the
explosion Of a keg Of powder, caused
by Il spark from his cigar.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

his PaAEoR BREAzEALE, the editor
81 the Natchitoches Viudicatory seems
detsTmiacd that his journal shall lose
none Of tie reputation given It BY the
Hon. JAS. Il. Cosgsove, its feander
and editor, until purchased ID 0eto-
ber last By pr. Bfeazealo. Tho latter
aeHsleman has developed into OLE Of
the ATTEST writers 0f li,e stale, and tie
5rindiaator n better piper tosaay
4fsa1 Aas eFer pReu.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

Ex-Gov. PEAsE, of Texas, Mexi-
can war veteran, and noted citizen
Of the Lone Star State, is lying very
near deaths door, at Lampasas, Texas.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

The nomination Of tin present g0v-
ernor, to all appearances, must nina
vOlGabiv create q division Jt t.. party.
Iberia Star.
The Echo regrets no little 10 6nd
so weak an expression a. 'bI- in sa>
usually welI-balanoel aud l.e't.-Aes4e1
contemporary It must have ovvn
penned in a moment Of thong 1t,es>
ness, for ~e are not willing 10 belize
it's the growth Of spirit Of malicious
ness, and it cannot be possible tna, tie
Star honestly thinks the nomination d
Gov. McEnery would crealc 4iytsiyu
of the party. The ECHO would all,
It's respected contemporary to recon
slider this assertion. The question u
disruption Of the Democratic party Of
Louisiana is entirely loo serious one
to admit Of such basty aud undigcsled
expressions Of opinion.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

a CARLOAD of Texas steers broke
ont Of the car at the L. d n depot IN
New Orleans, Monday morning. ere
ating a snail-sized panic in that neigh
borhood of the city before their wild
career WAS arrested. Several pedes-
TRANS were knocked down and slightly
damaged, and more frightened nigh
unto DEATH" There is but little diff
ference in tho Texas steer and the
Texas cowboy when on the rampage
lone has about as much regard for
human life as the other,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

The Feleclana Sentinel rejoices in
the fact that St. FrancisviIie is i'm
proving and building up in a rapid
and substantial manner 1t says car
penters, brick-Iayers and painters are
all busy-scarcely finishing one job
before they commence another.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

The Marksyille Bulletin has spoken
for McEnery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

JUDGE JEREMIAH S BLACK, the dis
tinguisbed jurist and schoior, of Penn
svlvania, died at his home. in York,
Penn on Sunday last.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25
PLAIN
TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation Of
life, it GrcElateS through every part
Of the body, and unless 1t is pure
and rich, good health is impossible.
II disease has entered the system
the ngfp sure and quick way to drive
it out is to parity and enrich the
blood.
These simple facts are well
known. an the highest medical
authorities agree that nshiiEg but
iron will restore the blood to its
natural condition; aHd also that
all the iron preparations hitherto
made bilIksn the teeth, Cause hesn-
ache. and are otherwise Injurious
BRovN' IRON PTTTEEs viii thor
orrhlv an5 quickly assin!tete vltn
the blood, purifying and strengthen
Ing II, and thus Guvc disease from
any par Of the system, ana ii will
uat olGcken the teeth, cause head
Gche @ constipation, and Is pos
lively g:Gt I1JGHCGs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25
Saved his Child,
u \. Euiaw S., Ba.trmcrc NJ

u y. EGtaw S., BE.tmCFc. NJ
Fen. =. 1850.
Gents Upon tnc recommends
;inr q . friend | t-,c5 BROW :
laos EI-rkRs as il toBlg ana re
s,prE;Ivc for my daughter. whom
was thoroughly convinced was
wasting swav with LURsunptton.
Having lest three daughters by the
terrible disease, under the Gre q
eminent physicians. ] was 10th 70
believe that Anything could arrest
th- progress q th= G!seRse, but. &c
my great surprise. before Esy dRuEa-
ter had taken oue hottie # Brow s
lRoE EIrTERs. Shs began + mend
ami now Is quite restored 10 former
health A hItl daughter began &c
show Signs OF Consumption, and
when the physician was consulted
he quickly said "Tcnics Weye ~
quired " and wncn informed tha:
the elder slSEer was taking BRowv's
lEoN BTTlERs, responded THAT i
GOo4 tonic, take il
ADoRAE PHELFs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

JupgE T. c. MANNING, of the gu
premc Bench, has been favorably men
toned for governor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

CONTRARY to the expectations OF a
great majority of the reading and
thinking people Of the country, the
sttikc Of the tclegraphers has ended
in complete victory for the telegraph
companies. 1t seems there were more
operators scattered over the land not
members OF the brotherhood than were
known or counted upon. These were
only too glad to take the places va
Gated by the strikers, and willing 10
work extra hours for the sake Of
securing employment. 1t is true, they
were inferior workmen, in manv in.
stances, but they answered the pur-
pose of temporary substitutes Had
the strikers been enabled 10 continue
the fight for sixty days longer, they
mnst have achieved a thorough vic
tory. The loss.sustained by the West
ern Union company, in consequence
of the strike, aside from the direct
falling off of receipts, has been very
great, and not now susceptible Of COM
putation. 1t is barely possible that
the result may he to completely de-
stroy this powerful monopoly.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25
For Sale

A DESIRARk.E LOCATION for lsFn.lSs
Ia and a 6aashoFe residence. wlh I'M
Improvements. situated At the m0uth u "a
Caleasien river known ~ the ThaysI Rls-'
For particulars apply 10
RDAs. wv. kA. SAB X N n III
mayl2ti Lake ChsFsss, n
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-08-25

IT is rumored that an alliance is to
be formed between the telegraphers Of
the country, the printers and the loco
motive engineers, as a result Of the
failure Of the telegr4Phers' strike.
This would DO a powerful continuation,
and, ono TINT might bankrupt the bust
ness of The entire country, Il under
the control Of inscriptions leaders.