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Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
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Saturday, April 12. 1884.
THE CONGO BUSINESS.

There will be much difference of opinion
 concerning the action of the Senate in voting
 to authorize the President to issue proela-
 nation recognizing the flag and sovereignty
 of the International African Association. Some will think that this country by this action will simply be put in the position of an interfsrer in European quarrels. But this does not seem to be exactly the case. The
 vote is, to be sure, an emphatic protest against the proposed treaty of England with Portugal According to the terms of this treaty England agrees to admit the claims of Portugal to jurisdiction over the mouth of the Congo in return for the privilege of nav- igatiDg the river. Such a treaty might be fair thing for England and Portugal, but it would be very much against the interests of some other countries.
 The International African Association, whose governing power cn the Congo the Senate has voted to recognize, is thoroughly international in organization, executive con- trol and aims. This country and the leading powers of Europe were represented in its formation and are represented ill it's manage ment. The King of Belgium is it's president, not in his sovereign, but his private capacity. Its purpose is not to engage in trade or com mercs itself, but to afford equal rights, ad- vantages and protection to the traders as well as the missionaries and travellers of all na. tions It has a flag of it's own-a golden star in 8 blue feld-and has body of regulations and laws for the government of it's stations and territories. Its treaties with native chiefs give the association 8 recognized title to sovereignty. Its organization and it's flag fulfill all the requirements of international law for it's recognition by friendly foreign nations as 8 government, preliminary to the establishment of the free States of the Congo" By it's treaties with native tribes it has now control of the Congo basin np to Stanley's falls, the head of navigation, with trading posts at conven- ient distances, fleets of steamers on the river, organized armed forces. 8 flag acknowledged by all the interior tribes, and 8 commercial jurisdiction over 50, 900, GOO of people. The company has demonstrated it's power of quellipg rebellion, and it appears that un- der it's sway the Congo valley will be open equally to the commerce and produce of all nations.
 In the light of these facts the action of the Senate appears to be not only proper but highly commendabIe. Among the objections to the proposed treaty are that it gives to Portugal sovereignty which has always been denied by the continental powers, including England; that it is an interference with the rights of the African Association and that it's effect will be to psrpetuate the African slave trade. And all this that England may in~ crease her trade in Africa and keep other countries from increasing theirs there.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
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CONSTIPATION! l!

There is no medium through which disease so often attacks the system as by Constipation, and there is no other ill flesh is heir to more apt to be neglected, from the fact material inconvenience may not be immediately felt from irregular &C., tion of the bowels. When there is not regular action the retention of decayed and effete matter, with it's poisonous gases, soon poisons the whole system by being absorbed into it, causing piles, istula, headache, impure blood and many other serious affections. BURDOGK BLOOD BIT TIERS will immediately relieve, and one bottle positively cure or relieve any case of Constipation.
 "Was troubled for a year with torpid liver and indigestion, and after trying everything imaginable used BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS. The first bottle revived me and the second cured me entirely."-J. s. Williamson. Rochester, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
BEFORE APRIL 20

We propose to close out so far as possible our whole stock of TOLL ET SUNDRIES and FINE LEATHER GOODS, and to that end have marked down a1l our Fancy Goods from 10 to 50 per cent. below former prices. regard less of cost.
 Dressing Cases, Jewel BOxess Work Boxes, Manicure Sets, Cellu- Ibid GOOdss Hand Mirrors, Hairs Cloth, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Puff Boxes and Puffs
 Foreign and Domestic Soaps Perfumes and Toilet Powders in great variety, Hand Bags, Pocket Books, Side Books, Card Cases and Portfolios. all good stock, but for cash they will be closed out at very Low Prices.
 Many articles, remnants from our Wholesale Department will never be replaced, but others will after the above date be marked at old prices. An inspection puts no one under any ObligatiOns and we trust our friends will examine Ouf stock and make their own estimate of prices and quality.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
ode to aG1 Witn R.d aai,

LoI broken up and melted is the sky Into an ocean of iaaIRensiFy, Where golden islands swim in golden light Too vast and shining clear for mortal Eight. And day is ebbing far. but ere it goes All the dsep passing of its spleador noWs Alb jut thy beauty in q rolling tide straight frsm heavens gates, and thou art glorned Oh, that the golden sunsst could but speak Those burning thoughts for which all words are
 weak Could tslI how my whole love to thea ia given; Quenehless and pure @ vary nrs from heaven. An, lift the wonders of thAt amber hair, And turn thine eyes, oh sweet and fair; And let their pity meet the leVO in mine Pity and love akin. and both divine
 All The Year Round,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

The German admiralty intends to establish a naval station in western Africa Thus far a feet of twenty vessels, ten gnnboats and fs g despatch boats have been employed in the diplomatic and politico. commercial ser vice. Although of comparatively little use in 8 fight against armOred ships, these vessels ars we'll qualified to represent the German flag in the execution of sea-police service In She course of the coming summer the imps- rial navy will increase the numbsr Of torpedo boass to thirty-fve; the supplementary budget asks for seventy more, while the re- cent memorial considers total of 150 as ab- solutely necessary for coast defence.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

first iastalIment of 2e coo young trout placed in streams nsar Norwich on Wednesday and enough more to to bring the number up ts 5000.
 Edward Powsrs of Bridgeport, % years sf age. aAd known the boy tramp, has made ths fsl4e wing cord this week: Monday took his sister E. the dock lady in the face and blasksned heR Aas took his Aster from her place of work, braRatAhod ana threatened to cut her throat. He WAS aRrsstsd and made two unsuccessful attempts to hang hfAsoh Wednesday sent ts jail
 Ths Rev. Stephen HubbslI, who died iR NsW Haven lAsS moDtA, used to preach in tho cid COAGreSAtieM al church the hill ia NerthGeld ferty years age. At the last annual meeting of that church 1t was made part of the rules by amendment shat ths Sun- day school auparintendant Hh0ld GSb with the pA9- tor and deacoss ths church eenznttSee. The years trial of weekly Sunday 06oef1g 1a plaoe of the church benefAotions being gathered by solict tor has proved saccessfu1 the amount fer 1sSS SeAi bsiog fully third greater than for ths year previ ous.
 FLORIDA PLEAS AND RoACHEs.
 The following melancholy tale is told in the New London Day: Oharles Dearborn, Walter A Jones ana
 Matthew HaIltTan who went to Florida late last fAn have returned. These yoapg men report SSsinees briBk, fertile and climate delightful Tn the lana of Flora They were aIso fsTorAbly impressed by the cordiaIity of the inhabitants, all except sne neaa which, according to the northern notion, were too for ward in masfng the acquaintance or stranGgrs without the fermnty of an tntroductions ana eetAD fishing blood relationship without takBg the pains of hunting up genealogies These nees 1 is sala Ars the fl st board incoming vessels ana manage Lo eo through passengers and crew btfore the quayAA- tine revenue officers begin thelr sxaLnlnAeionE'
 haV arc also the last to 20 the aide when ves es clears aud hang on to their depArng 1E1enns nke broth ITS tried and trHe 4hs returned asW Londnn- rs aIso report 1has the florida cockroaehes have wings and make noise like buzz saW. Wne-a Tn fuIi fifqhE should they happen to strike window they go through like pistol bullet leaving hole ID the ziaas just the size and shape of their bodiea
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

Some Of the western papers attack their antagonists pleasantly. The Butte Inter- Mountain thus refers to an esteemed con- temporary: The carrot which edits the Salt Lake Herald, late importation from the Fiji Islands, should be saIted down. He is too fresh for this country, and even the sav- ing grace of new set of endowment robes, soaked in the sacred grease vats of the church, will not suffice to conceal his pIenti- ful lack of ability and the vast amount of transformation and bad character he has ac- eumulated.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

The free textbook plan has been tried in Fall River, Massachusetts and is considered . success there. The books are so well pre- served as to last for several generations of pupils, and including stationery, the expense has averaged only one dollar year for the enrolled pupils, which is considerably less than that the parents previously paid.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

1 are wrong; that they give an opportunity
 for jobbery and corruption; that they kill
 the very interests they are planned to pro-
 mote, and that they end in debauching the
 people with their own money" God grant
 that this is not 8 true prophecy ia this case
 The strike at Fall River has nov been in
 operation ten weeks, and the strikers are
 getting beaten. All but two of the ten mills
 which were stopped are now running. Operatives who were sanguine that the strikers would win when the battle was opened admit now that there is no chance for them. The funds are not coming ia from outside to any considerable amount. The contributions in the city are smAIl and the collectors who go to trsdesmen and to mills and other places do not find hearty re- slonse. They called upon the police. The latter were indignant that they were called upon to contribute. Had they responded, it would have been said immediately that they were helping on the strike. There is not the best feeling between members of the Viewers union. In written communications they accuse each other of unfair dealings,
 s@-@S short lived It is stated that up to the present time the spinners have paid out over $16,> 900 to support the strikers. Some claim that the funds now in the hands of the spinners amount to something over $1 ,OOO, and that they are being rapidly exhausted. About $l,600 is expended each week. Nearly $l, 200 has been recsived from breweries, unions, etc., in Boston and vicinity during the strike, but the amount received is very in 1S79
 Many prominent soldiers of the war of the rebellion, representing both armies, will meet in New York in few days to make sr- engagements for the collection of meney at the North to assist in tho establishment of home for disabled Confederate soldiers at Richmond This is movement which de- serves and doubtless will receive hearty SUD- port. The Chicago Herald makes some per tinent suggestions concerning the plan. It says: There are hundreds of men in the north ern States who ought to contribute libsraIly to this enterprise. There is the man who grew rich on pork contracts during the war, who -o'SA his money getting so long as the war lasted Let him be asked to come down. There is the bloody shirt orator, who founded for tune of several millions by his contracts for rifles. Let him shell out There is the spec ulator, who made millions in cotton and whiskey while his neighbors were under fire at the front Give him an opportunity to contribute. There is the tearfal patriot, who bought bonds with greenbacks worth thirty three cents on the dollar, and who has since been paid one hundred cents on the dollar in gold. Present the paper to him. There are the scores of thrifty politicians, now great some of them. aud two or three of them can- didates for President of the United States, who have kept at the front in public affsirs for years by reason of their fondnsss for stirring up sectional snimositiss. and who have accumulated fortunes of millions on small salaries. Pass up the subscription list to them. They never fired gun.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

The Iowa legislature has passed law to improve the quality of the legal profession. Hithheto the law school of the Iowa State university turned out lawyers at the cad of an eight or nine months term of study. The new law requires as a condition of admission to the Iowa bar two years study in the office of practising attorney or in some reputable law school, followed by an examination by the members of the Supreme court.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

The lecture at the Sterrs school, Mansfield, by pr. George Austin. of Woodstockwas of great inter- est all who heard it. Dr. Bowen gave great deal of good advice which will be Of importance to the boys they become responsible for the sauitar con dition of the home and its surroundings The leeS ture was So simple that all could understand t. and yes so full of sound and practical points that the learned could not fail to be intere ted and instructed. After dwelling upon tue ori39 and character O. waat are kDown o1manon and statute laws ne and exp ain seyeDt legal rules and rnaxims for the Connections farmer. MT. Charles NorthsDd, of New Britain, gIves the next lecture April 18th, the subject being "AaAka and it's reBourees.p
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
EDITORIAL N1ItS.
Pretty good Friday yesterday.

In the nev Paris school of medicine it is proposed to keep registry of all legally rec- oenized doctors in the world. The list would include about 65, 900 names in the United States, 35, 900 in Great Britain, 32,ooo in Germany and Austria, 5000 in France, 1o,- 900 in Italy and 5000 in Spain.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
HThIoPhoroS :!

Don't be skepticaL If you have any doubts as to what ATHLoPHoRos can do, write to some Of those whom it has cured. For instance, Rev s. R. Dennen, D. D., Pastor Third Congregational Church, of New Haven, Conn.,, the Rev. W. F. Corbtt, pastor George St M. E. Church, of New Haven, the Rev. J. K. Searles, pastor Wfllett St. M E. Church. New York city, MT. BTummel, the well known candy manufacturer, of New York, Ex-Gov. Bigelow, Of Connecticut, and many others equally well known.
 If you cannot get ATHLoPHoRos of your druggist, will send 1t express paid, on receipt or regular Price-one dollar per bottle We prefer that you Ppy 1t from your druggist. but If he hasn't IT, do noI De persuaded to try something else, but order at once from directed
 ATHL0PH0R0S CO.,, lI2 WALL ST., NEW YORK; EsaEK1EElllaHIEszH1EH Hs Rs sIg8IIEEEsgHsggszIKl
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
sEOERm d. DimmRH.

ga ORANGE STREET.
 Dealer in Guns, Rifles, Pistols Fishfng Tackle fn great variety Looks, Door Platea Letter Box Trim uings. Bell Hanging, Speaking Tubes and FixfureB, Electric, Pneumatic, Oral and Me. chahical Bells Hung speciality of the latter wovk Gun and Lock Snlitbing. key Fitting and Repair tlg All work warranted Orders win recelv. praaart attention TsleDhene conaartio,. nyIe
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

EB0BERT SMITHS Philadelphia Ale in bottles Nj quarts and p!Dts. The hnest Ale made In thi country, Established over half 6 century. Male oete of prices Pjuts Sz.60 qnarts a 50 per dozen
 o1s 6DWARD E. HALL soK.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

us that such distributions of public money are wrong; that they give an opportunity for jobbery and corruption; that they kill the very interests they are planned to pro- mote, and that they end in debauching the people with their own money" God grant that this is not true prophecy in this case
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12

By the general military law of Russia, adopted some years ago, the term of servics for ordinary recruits Is six years with the coIors and nine years in the reserve. The number of years to be passed in the ranks could, however, for recruits who have re- ceived @ certain measure of education, be shortened to three; while students who had passed the leaving examination at gymna- sium could get of with six months service, and students who had graduated at a univer- aity with three. Either because students are out of favor just now, or because it has been found by actual experiment. that academical training cannot bs accepted as a substitute for military drill, the period for obligatory service has been extended for university graduates to one year, and for youths who have been through ell the classes of government gymnasium to eighteen months
 Senator BaWlsy of this State was one of those who voted against the Blair education al bill. In the course of his remarks upon the bill he said: The money that comes from a long distance, that is not felt by the tax payers, is money easily expended, and that may be said of the whole federal revenue. Therefore we should be more jealous as to what we do with it. It is as costly as if we took 1t by direct taxation from the people, right out of their pockets. believe it has been said here, but if it has not, 1t can be now. that if this money were to be levied by direct taxation the bill would not get ten votes in the Senate. wish to close with just five lines from an address of school superintendent in my State: .Tn opposing this general measure all experisnce teaches
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-12
AROUND THE WORLD,

The Work of Missionaries in BurmAh- The Eastly-COnverted KarenS-Intex- esting SchOoIs-A Hospital scsne-HoE Gad Lively RanGoon-The Railroads of RRrmAh-Br1ttsh Inhuence.
 RANaooN. British Burmah, Feb. 16.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-20
OF 10Th Sections.

Mt Office is hereby given that an Election
N will be held for the sale of the follow
ing Sixteenth Sections, and at the following
places, to wit;
7 MONDAY, December s, TIP. 10, s. 4. II, at
Isaac McCleIand's residence, commissioners,
Egbert McClelland, John Wing, Isaac Me-
TUESDAY, December Q, TIP. 10, $. R. ~,
at Sam Faifcbildis store, commissioners,
jackson Black, Sam Fairehild, Marion Fair
WEDNESDAY, December 10, TIP. ., s. q.
l2. at Hampton PTater's commissioners, H..
Prater. j. III. Fancber, Henry Berry,
THURSDAY, December IL, Up. s, s, =. u,
at Al, AIphin's store, commissioners, A. Al
phin. l.. n. Minis, Miller Mazilly.
FRIDAY, December u, TIP. 7, y K; ~, "
Ed Biyens', commissioners, Jos. Bowler,
Sumpter Minis, Ed. Biyens,
SATURDAY, December is, Up, :, g. X.
Ii West, at w. N. Perkins's, commissioners,
w. nj. Perkins, Sam Perkins, Ed Pierce,
TUESDAY, December ~, IP,1 y. y ~,
at Joe Gearien,s, commissioners, zoe dear
rien. &. Rover, jack Humphreys.
WEDNESDAY, December IL, Up. .. !, r.
O All a. Perkins store, commissioners, T.
4 Perkins, j. q. Hewitt, Ed. Eseoubas.
FRIDAY, December 10, TIP, 10, 5. X. ., At
AyilIen perouen's, commissioners, a. De-
rouen, Jos Derouen, Aleide Heben.
SATURDAY, December 20, TIP, II, y. X. .
West. at Enoch Hays commissioners, Enpeh
HAYS, Ersste Hebert, John Hays.
MONDAY, December ~, TIP, Z, y. A. .
West, at G. H. GossettB, commissioners, u.
is. Gessett, j Greepleaf, Burl Leg.
WI u. HUTCHINS,
SEA 4 Treasurer.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-20
Exposition Ra1Iroad Fare.

We observe that many of our con-
temporaries find that the railroads are
rather high in their Exposition rates
of fare. The fare from San Antonio
is put at SIG, and the Texas press
find this too much. And we ask, what
do they think of our situation? We
have to pay $3.50 for 2l7 miles, to
their $40 for $40 miles. Gentlemen
of our railroad company, please hunt
around aud see if you can't find a
small bit Of compassion left for our
poor people who desire to see the
Worlds Exposition. Can't you lower
this rate a little--just little? We
feel assured that a reduction would
rebound to your benefit, not only in
dollars and cents, but also in engen-
dering a general better feeling to
wards railroads by the public. We
ASH, in pure sympathy for the poor,
that you place the privilege, so much
priced, within reach of all, of seeing
this Eighth Wonder of the World.
We know, gentlemen, you have hearts,
and we hope our appeal will not 60
upheeded.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-20

CoCHRAN.-On Saturday, October is,
1884, @. W. Cochran. wiper OF engines IN
the railroad house of the /. Il g. n. X. K at
Palestine, Anderson county. Texas.
The deceased came to his death In this
way: While oiling the car boxes he was SO
brushed in between the tenders Of two en-
gines, one in motion and passing by, thus
crushing him, that he died in half an hour.
He was 81 years of age-a missionary Bap-
tist, and formerly lived in Mobile, Alabama,
and in Mississippi He leaves wife and
three children to mourn his demise.
HARGROVE.-At his fathers residence,
near sugartown, Caleasieu parish, La,
George, son of III. V. and NJ. L. Hargrove,
aged lS years, 8 months and IL days.
Washington Ua.) Argus please copy.
Ii seems strange that Death should pass by
so many whose heads are grey and whose
steps are tottering, to seize upon this young
life, so full Of hope and future promise, as
his prey. In claiming this boy, he seized
upon ga shining mark" George was be-
loved by all who knew him. His unusual
rentleness and kindness endeared him 10 all
his circle. On all sides one may hear MIN
spoken Of as without an enemy. But ms
active and earnest espousal Of good, far out
shone his negative qualities. The Sabbath
school has lost regular and faithful atten-
dant temperance an earnest champion,
living exemplar; society youthful model
cherishing virtues, disdaining vices. He
who doeth all things well, seems to have
fitted him by the depressing power Of peace
ableness and the stimulating power of4oVe
10 meet his end.
Peaceful was thy life. Peaceful was thy
death. "Rest in peace" Iheard his mother
say, "he spent his young life in trying to
serve his God" This was the eonsoling
thought. II was sufficient. N. 4. B.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-20

Joseph Eckart, the Lake Charles
Jewoler, has just received a large in
voice Of all kinds of Jewelry which he
is selling cheap; 50 now is the time to
buy. Boys, go to Bckart's for some
thing handsome to present your sweet
hearts with for Christmas. decl3-tf.
The Item had the pleasure of a
call yesterday from au esteemed occa-
sional correspondent, Mrs. M. A.
Bailey, who comes to the Exposition
as the special correspondent of the
LAKE CHARLES Echo. Mrs. b.. is a
lady of fine literary capacity, and a
native of this city, but now a resident
of the lovely village of Lake Charles,
City Item, Dec. l8.