The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-01-27
LoU.saAvA GLEANENGs.

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for the arrest of Victor Butler, alias
Saviar, charged with the murder of
Ben Cnrbin, on the 18th Of January,
in The town of Thibodaux.
The death of Judge Richard w,
Turner, of Bossier parish, on We'd
hesday Of last week, is announced.
During the war deceased was colonel
Of the Nineteenth Louisiana regiment.
Mr.. Butler Skinner, of St. Helena
parish, made writing desk, two feet
by ten inches, which is composed o.
l,134 pieces of various kinds Of wood.
The whole being highly polished and
artistically arranged.
The United States district court in
session for some time past at Opelou-
sas is getting through with business
rapidly, many pleading guilty to vio-
lations of the revenue laws to avoid
costs and probable heavier.fncs.
Died, in New Orleans, January II,
1888, of typhoid pneuu.onia, Henry
Kirke White, son of iona @. White,
and native of Thibodaux, aged 30
years. We sympathise with our ven
cradle friend 10 his bereavement.
West Carroll Watchman: Mr.,
Charles Atkins, Sr., an old and highly
esteemed citizen of this parish, died
at his residence on Tuesday night.
The deceased had many warm friends
and was regarded as one of our best
citizeus.
81, Landry Democrat: There are
yet thousands of barrels of rice in the
western part of this parish; and the
continued heavy rains, by the de-
struction of bridges and keeping the
gulIies full of water will delay its
coming to market
Daily States; Work has commence
ed on the foundation of the Margaret
monument, and in short time the
pedestal will be ready for the marble
statue. The "Pace" will be eonsid-
craby enlarged, and when finished
will be an attractive and ornamental
park.
Senator Logan, from the committee
on military affairs, has reported bill
in favor of the sale of the Baton Rouge
arsenal grounds. The people of Baton
Rouge very much hope the bill will
pass, as the grounds are very much
needed for the development of that
growing city.
Opelousas Courier: opelousas can
furnish some boys who are not far be,
hind the street gamins of large cities
in the way Of rude and boisterous con,
duct when they attend public enter,
tainments. The parents of such hope.
fuIs should keep them at home until
they learn 20 behave better,
City Item, Jan. 10 The rain last
night was exceptionally heavy and
the streets were oyerapwed TO an un.
usual extent. If this wet weather
continues it will prove destructive to
seed cane which has been laid aside
for planting and thus diminish the
prospect for next years crop.
CapiloIian-AavocaLe : Daring the
past ten days numbcr of capitalists
and men from a distance have beer
visiting our town and parish with {
view of locating, Several plantations
have already been sold, and Others
are being bargained for. Nearly al
of our visitors are in search of land fol
farming, stock raising, etc.
CapitoIiaH- Advocate: Last week I
Young man on taking leave of biz
sweetheart, who resides in East Fell
ciana, attempted to kiss her, but sh'
resisted. A playful scnffie followed
in which the Young lady Icll and brok'
her leg jusl above the ankle. Th'
affcctionate young fellow had to settl,
with the old man and the family ply
slcian.
st, MartinsyiIe Observer During
the thunder storm of last Tuesdal
the electric current played sad have
in several instances. In the rear O
Mr. Hyp. Bprras' plantation, lightning
struck the top of a large tree, tearing
off large limb and continuing in il
mad course, struck three horses VIII
were grazing at a distance of fully /
feet from each other, killing then
outright. Any amount of trees hay
been lacerated by the electric dart.
The Meridional: The statistic
agricultural Of this parish will prov
superior to those Of any other in thi
state, and why the tide Of Immigration
does not set in We cannot see. NeI
million, of all Louisiana, is the sectiol
Of country that offers most adyan
tages. Come, ye, who seek forelgl
lands to better your condition, com
look for yourselves, and you mnst b
satisfied thar no spot ip western Louis
lana can offer better inducements an.
greater advantages than VermlioI
parish.
Donaldsonyille Chief a duel we
fought yesterday on the Island in iron