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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
Wesa LnLcc CIanrIer.

As many at a distance may not un
ders,and us in using the above name
We will say, that right opposite us
west, across Lake Charles, is a -four
ishing little town that bids fair at an
early day TO be an ornament to on,
parish, and a place of no small i'm.
portance as 4 place OF business aud Of
residence. 1t is really refreshing to
look at its rapid growth, its busy hum,
its pleasing inhabitants, and, of course.
its handsome women.
Recently building boom has come
upon the little town, and beautiful
houses are being erected rapidly. Ii
viii not be long before. we think,
that by incorporation it will be shaped
into the full proportions of a town.
Success to yOu, little village, and
may your happy and genial citizens
enjoy happy aud prosperous New
Year.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
Reetitade Of Purpose ana o.
Position.

Rectitade IN its widest sense, is
ono Of the most comprehensive words
ip our language. denoting absolute
conformity to the rule Of right in
principle aud practice. HAYES said,
There 10 q aublimity in conscious
reetitude, 10 comparison with which
the treasures Of earth are not worth
naming.p
When man acts conscientiously
10 oil things, aud makes the rule Of
rectitade IT purpose and position bis
guide, he can sst the tongae Of SLAM
der and detrsetion az defiance. Then,
acfamation aud detraetion may iHjaFe
the dupe or party imposed onby tllstu,
bnt they cannot injare the object Of
their msleyolenee. No man, who
amounts 70 enough 70 excite the envy
or jealousy Of the world, can escape
the tongue Of cslpmpy and SANDER,
and his most reliable shield is reoti-
lude Of purnose and IF aotlon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

AN AFRICAN CHIEF on The LAFoUkCHE
n. o. Picayune.

! -
An AfhioAN CHIEF ~ 'AN hAf00"'HE
n ~ fleayuhe'
Inc " andefcb a Ne" Orleans
SLAYER hIte1 up N this city IN 1861,
obtained a captain and crew IN Cuba,
proceeded t" the coast OF AfrIra, and
captured, or bought, about 400 ne
Er"Ya 81 Of them Women. They were
chained each one ny leg, naked,
between decks men and women, and
were washed OF every day.
Fierensum lnkay tAmrrlcan name,
jim ii"lnas has oeen working TOR
Mr.. II. Is. F"I"y ten years. ON his
plantation near NaPoi"onTIIir. H."
was the SOD Of an African chief,
I+tnorkIe tribe, and would himself
now be chit # he we're IN Africa.
iie was esPtGrrd by the crew Of ihr
@ahderer 10 1851, and brought to
Alabama aud sold. lie was at the
time he was captured bat ten years
old, and was on bis way With eight
older negroes who weEe going to the
coast TO trade for clothes and calico.
They were captured by ffty-seren
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

oYerfowing by the old and Young
all Of whom manifested a high de,
gree of enjoyment Harmony, good
feeling and pleasure joined hands to
advance the objects Of the entertain
ment and welcome the New Year, aud
bid farewell to the out going old one.
Our German people, as is usual with
all Germans, know how to amuse
themselves aud their American friends.
and when they undertake ii, they
never fail, and the same is the resslt
when they go TO work. We feel
proud of them, and only wish We had
morc of them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

A pamphlet entitled, Gunnison,
C'horado's Bonanza County, by Jno.
K. IaIlOwell, GeoIogist, Is before US.
We have not had the time TO give it a
thorough examination. However, q
g,ance was sufficient to convince US
that it is an able and exhaustive ex-
ifibH Of the mineral aud other re-
sources If that section Of country.
Parties intending visiting Colorado,
would do well to read it. It can b.
had of the author at Denver City,
Colorado. Price 80 cents.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We are 10 roceipt Of circular Of
the Continental Guards, Of Now Or
leans, Which says: The Guards pro.
pose raising funds for the erection of
au armery 10 New Orleans. THIS or
gaaizatioa has frs' aud last raised
$s9,o oe and donated it 70 charitable
purposes, and Is well worthy of the
assistance stated. Contributions Of
either moNey or articles viii be ac-
eePtable, aud can BE- forwarded to
the "Armpry II the Continental
Guards" Camp street, New Orleans.
Contrsbstions should be received PRIOR
to February J..
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
HatcF ARRIVALS,

HASKELL HOUsE.-Joe George, 4 n
Wolf, Z c Toaehy, Charles Richard, G W
Ryan. Thad Mayo, J II Mccormick, Geo
Lee, Miss Gold, VIM Hemmenway, NJ J Ros-
teet, Louis Sloan. city; Capt J Monroe,
on LGb1F1, Galveston: J W CorbIns, Hous-
ton; Charles johnson, W A Kirkwood, Cal
caEien; James e Boiling; w Peeke, Mil
wakee, Wiss: r. r. Hamilton, J Z Tooner,
w Turner, New Orleans; A A Wooster, c
Bunker. D Call, Eli Davis, Orange; Mrs
Capt Wehrf, Mrs Turner. Miss Sallie Turner,
C"pt Geo Lock, n Arfsten. Lockport; II d
Kfrkwood, Caicasieu; lou Mosheer, Grand
Rapides, Miei1;J II IaEton, San Franci SEQ;
r q Riggs, New York; Rev y Lewis, L 4
Black, 0pelousaa; A r Herbess, St. Louis;
Charles Camben, Texas; Frank Gillespie,
Morgan CITY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

"Fhere IS no use crying oyer spilled
milk say the old say. If You are
not only bald, but have DO life ID the
roots Of yonr hair, there is DO use cry
ing over that, either. Take both time
aud yourself BY the foFelock While
there is forelock left. Apply Par
kers Hair Balsam to your hair before
matters get worse. IL viii arrest the
falling Of Of your hair aud retore its
original color, gloss and softness, IL
10 perfect dressing withal, clean,
richly perfumcd, coois and heals The
seAlp.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

1t is wise tn provide against cmer
gencies that are fable to arise in every
family. A cold may be dangelon,
thing, or not, depending upon the
means at hand to combat it. Ia sud
den attacks of cold, Group, asthma,
etc, Ayers Cherry Pcctoral "iIl prove
the quickest and most effective cure,
aud your best friend.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Our reporter made q trip up thc
country the past week, and visited the
Calcasieu and Vernon railroad, owned
by oar eDterprisiag lumber firm,
Moore, Perkins a. Co. The bad roads
and insslubrious weather somewhat
married the pleasure Of the trip, but
Oh tue whole vas much pleased with
what he saw. 1t was holiday, and all
were enjoying themselves; but peace
and harmsRy Eeigaed supreme. This
week york viii be resumed in earnest
again, and log hauling will be the
order Of the day
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

-Geo. Andre%s, ovrrscer in the
Lowell CARPET Corporation, was for
over twenty years before his removal
to Lowell, afflicted with salt hIrum
in its worst form. Its liberation act
uaIIy covered more than bali the sur
face Of his body and limbs. lie was
entirely cured by Ayers SarsaParIIIa.
See certificate in Ayers Almanac for
1882
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We call special attention to the I'D
vertisemeI.t of 7. B. g. W. S. Hull,
architects and builders, which appears
in this issue Of the EcHo. They are
located in Lake Charles, and are pre-,
pared to do all kinds Of work il their
line With dispateh.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Louis Granewald, music and mp-
steal instrument dealer, Of New Or
leans, sepsss as copy Of his musical
journal, which appears monthly. Be
sides, musical notes Of general inter
eat, il contains three and fonr wsll
selected pieces of music. Price G0pts.
a year. II is cheap.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

&C. B. Johnson, Esq, r'preseut-
ing the ''Batchelor Settlement" in
Gum Cove" IL Or 20 miles from the
nearest Postofiee, called on US last
Monday. The above settlement CON
sists Of six bachelors like himself, who
have learned to sew on their own but
toms, make their own beds, do their
own washing, cook their meats and
do their oSu sweeping. Mr.. J. seems
happy wilha!, and boasts Of the good
hunting
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

-Messrs. Dale @. Benuett, Geo. B.
Syues, J +. Symes and Will East
wood. son Of our townsmaN Eastwood,
all recently from Michigan, gave us a
pleasant cali this week. The tlaee
4atter gentlemen are going 70 make u
tour Through our pine forest wiki a
view of making investments.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Mr.. D. l. Hamilton, Of John
son hsyoa settlement. on his way to
SugartoEn, gave us an exceedingly
pleasant call this week. We thank
him for the information that crops
hs'e been good on the bayou. lie
says blight partially eurtailed the
orange production, but stock is doing
well, and the health of file people
was ncFer t,etter.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We want information from every
portion Of the parish, and beg our
readers to be kind enough to give it
to us. Don't hesitate-write and
keep MS posted and YOU will com
mand our gratitude.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

starr s. Joues, Esq, the genial
and popular Passenger agent, at Hoss-
ton, Texas, of the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe Railroad, gave us a pleasant
New Years call. His road is one of
the best in Texas and Mr. Jones is
one of the best Of its officers.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Nov that our parish fathers have
settled the jail question, would it not
be good idea for our city fathers
to settle the maCket-house question Z
A good one would not only be an or.
nament and convenience, but, also, a
source Of revenue 10 the town.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

David E. Lyo son Of DR.. Z. j.
Lyons, and A. J. Perkins, Jr,, who
have been at home for the holidays,
left on the 80fh ult,, for Georgetown
University, Texas, to continue their
studies.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

-Thsliks to Jne. v. Langley,
Welsh Station, Cal; DIR. z. ]. Lyons,
Lake Charles, La; Henry Iamport,
Victori"%, Cascades O. T. SCHNEIDER.
Lake Charles, La; J. ". O'NriI, Lake
Charles, La; VIM. Perry. Sabine, La,
for renewsl Of Subscription. Aiso, c.
SisnR4ou, Sugartown, La; q. Platt,
Sac City, Iowa; Bailey TwiteheI, Be
mis- Point, Chautau9uo, n. T., for
new subscriptions.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We call attention of Engineers
and Sawycrs to our new advertise
ment in another place. A frst-cIsss
Ihan wanted.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Before purchasing cior~ here, call
and Inspect my stock Of watches,
clocks, chains, charms, rings, specla-
cIes, etc. Jos. ECEAKr.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

-Ghas. D. Wolf, Esq, the enter
prisiRg representative of that well
known and popular elothiRg house, Of
Half Weis d Co of Galveston, Texas,
will be on hand Jan. ~, 1884, with
full line Of samples Of spring and
summer clothing, and gents furnishing
goods. Wait and give him yonr orders.
The Ladies Aid Association return
thanks 70 The people Of Laks Charles
and Tieinitg fsrtheiFliheral patronage
and assistance dariRg their banquet.
Also 70 Miss LVla Smart Of hecsvalo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

W heu We run over our Northern
exchanges we read ST much Of snow
and ioe that We fairly shiser; but
when we cast our eyes out of our
sanctun window the green vegetation
and warm sunshine strikes through as
thrill ~ of spring. So far our win
ter has been remarkably mild ana
pleasant. Since Wsiting the above a
cold wave has struck as, bat IT Is
pleasant again.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

--Messrs. A. Plat, Of Sac City.
Iowa, c. A. Brays and w. L. Myrs,
of New Hampton, Iowa; gave us a
pleasant call this week, They were
around prospecting aud Expressed
themselves, as being highly pleased
with this country,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We call special attention to Mr..
Zera Semon's advertisement 10 another
column, Mf. Semon is really wnn.
derfsl worker, Gpd does just what be
advertise& II yeu want to laugh and
get paid for it, go and see him. He
will be here on the 9th inst. He will
be here four Nights and will give
away 100 valuable presents each night
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Mr. Nathan B. Jacob, represent
my the firm Of Block, Oppenheimer
y Co., will be in town within fo"
days. Reserve yor orders for him.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Joseph Eckart'a jcwIry store
next door TO Frickes opera house, is
ahead in all vali,irs for Christmas
toys and fire works.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

The hall gwen BY tAe Germans Of
Lake Charles, en- Now Years Eve, at
FEicks's Opera Hppse, was vel at
tended, IN fact, the hoase ~ss filed to
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

IL to,day's ISSUE IF the EoHo Mr..
Augustus Lyons announces himself as
a candidate for the Office Of Sheriff Of
the parish of CaIoasieu.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

--Flannels, dress goods, clothing,
blankets. etc, greatly reduced IN
prices, 10 close out winter stock, at
KLoTz 4 MARxs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
WEED.

AYIs.-At the residence OF MTs NJ. Helm,
january i. 1854 Miss Emma ". Avis, aged 81
yeaTs, 8 months and 3 days.
PUJ0.--At be residence, In this toEu on
Thursday. January 3, 1884, Paul Puio, ma.
tive of Tarbes, France, aged GO years,
months ard Is days.
q4rres -IaeynCersf FplraCe p0nv
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We are authorized to announce A. J.
KEAREEY. Esq, a candidate for recollection
for District Attorney Of the l4th Judicial
District composed Of the parishes Of Gales
sIeu, Cameron and Vernon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
KAISER & RAWITZKY.
Under Fricke's Opera House, -"s
LAKE CHARLES, s.. LOUISIANA.

La, for donation, wishing al pros
porous and happy New Year. Net
pr0ceedS, S2es.5s.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We notice move 10 New Orleans
which we deem one which should be
adopted by every parisi, in the State
1t is the formation of an association
for the advancement Of education. If
our Police Jury will build a suitable
schooI-house we feel confident that
contributions can he raised TO pay the
salary Of a good principal teacher.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Thanks to our old esteemed pa
tron, Jacob Ryan, Esq, Of Lake
Charles, for renewal Of his subsorjp-
linn
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Jos. Eckart sells every. article vt
jewelry y ldcr full guarantee-that is
he viii not represent a watch, chain,
ring, breasipi1 " a0ytbipg else, 70 be
other than what il actually is.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

They must 60, fall and winter
goods. greatly reduced in prices, at
kLOTz d MARE.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

To the FoterS Of Cdloasien PG,isb, La.::
am candidate for the Office Of SherifTSf
Calcasieu parish, and solicit your support at
the ensuing election promise you, if cleo
ted, to do my duty.
JOHN A. VINCENT
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Furniture for sale at J. w. Bry,
ans. Cheap chespl
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

-Photograph aud Autograph al
buns, also scrap books and pictures,
at Albcrt'a gallery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Thanks to Mr.. H. Lamport, Of
Ontario, Canada, for appreciated "a
vUrs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Have your photographs taken at
once, rs Prof. Albert is here but for a
short time.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Please announce to the voters of CalcasIeu
parish, that ] AIN O candidate for the Office
Of Sheriff Respectfully.
HAROLD LIES.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

HAKIRG DETERMINED to REL ume con
il II tracing aud building, the undersigned
desires to lTlfoFm the public that be & now
ready TO malSe estimates, render bids AND
take CONTRACTS for buildin p every descrip-
ton. Refers 70 work put up BY him 10 various
sections Of Lake Charles. Terms as reasopa-
Ole as possible, and live. Satisfaction guar
AptseS ~ every iastauee rapr-l Eft
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Dawson, the grocer, has delicious
pig tongueS. Try them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

We are authorized to respectfully gu
nounce AUGUSTUS LYONS. Esq.. as a can
tlidate for the office of Sheriff VI JAe parish
Of Calcasieu, at the ensuing election.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Picture frames ia endless yarIei :
at Alhert's gallery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

The great remedy for Kidney aud
Liver diseasas. sid by VIM. MEYER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

The great Kidney aud Liver Cure
for sale by WIN. MEYER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

In compliance with the expressed wishes
of many citizens / announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the jndgeship Of the
l4th Judicial District Of Louisiana.
g. D. READ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Try my tifty-dollar buggies.
.4=arsa a-t.as y. w. BRTAx.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

Specially Of copying aud enlsrg
ing old pictures at Albert's gallery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

"A gentle saddle pony, works well
for sale cheap. Apply at this Office
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-01-05

FOR THE LEGlsLATURE.
LAKE. OHAE1.rs. La. Dec. Is

LANE JHAHllEs La. DEC II, 1855.
To the Editor Of Lake Charles Echo:
In accordance with the expressed wishes
Of many voters ] viii he 8 candidate for the
Office Of Judge Of the 14th Judicial District.
II hOn0red with that position ] will do my
duty faithfully and promptly.
+. A. GALLAGHER.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-11-12

Let US consider the moon first, as its
action, from its greater proximity to
the earth, is much more effective in
producing tidal waves than that of the
sun. We know from the laws of gray
ity that the moon tends to draw the
earth towards itself. If the moon be
overhead, its tendency is to draw the
earth upwards; if it be at the antipOdeS,
beneath the feet, its tendency is to draw
the earth dOwnwaTds. Now, if the
earth were rigid, solid mass. like a
ball of iron, this action of the moon
would have no other appreciable effect
than to draw the earth as whole up
wards or downwards. The case, how
ever, is different when on the surface
of the solid globe there Is an ocean of
liquid matter. The force with which
gravity acts is greater the nearer two
bodies are to one another; consequently
when the moon is overhead the surface
of the sea is attracted with greater force
than the solid yields to this force, and
is raised up in the shape of wave,
much in the same manner as we may
have seen the hair of the head rise up
toward charged electric machine. The
converse of this action holds good also
at the antIpOdes at thesame time. There
the bottom of the sea is attracted more
than the surface Of the waters; cOnSe-
quently, the latter drop away ,as it were,
| from the earth and also assume wave
like form. Thus we have at opposite
sides of the earth similar waves raised
at the same time by the moons attrac-
tive force. Then the earth revolves on
its axis, brings every place in turn un-
der each of these waves, when it is high
water in each place as it arrives at the
wave, and low water when between the
| two waves.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-11-12
An Island of Pretty Women.

The Chanel Islands and particularly
Jersey, possess much of interest to the
stranger, but the crowning glory of
Jersey is the beauty of her women.
For general cOmeliness they would
readily be awarded a prize in any COM
petition of feminine grace. Rare,
creamy cOmpleXions that would put the
bloom on the peach TO blush, figures
made grac- ful and sinewy by bodily toll,
with rathsr strongly cut features, eyes
like alOes lld luStrous dark hair, the
girls met on the streets of st. Heiier'S
seem to the stranger the persOnitication
of womanly Independence, beauty and
maidenly reserve. The soft white mists
that wrap the island every night from
sundOwn to sunrise give them carnation
cheeks. The toll that brings with it
the healthy body, is due to causes which
will enlist on the side of these women
the sympathies of true manhood. 1t is
because of the woful dearth of men in
Jersey that the women do all the work.
Where you meet one man III these tor
tuOus streets of ST. Helier's you meet
ten women. Out among the green farms
this disprOportion of the sexes is even
more painfully apparent The heavy,
ungainly carts on the country roads,
are, almost without exception, driven
by women, and handsome women, too.
Groups of cherry-cbeeked girls may be
seen in way-side orchards, some picking
apples from the trees, others straining
at the rude cider presses. The little
fields, with their luxlIriant growth of
turnIps, cabbages and Iutabagas, all
are tended by women, while the bloom
ing flowers In the house yards show i'll
their rich variety the evidence of wom-
ans care and attention. None but
women are to be seen in the big public
mar&et of st. Helier's-women buying
and women selling. What men you see
are either too young or too old and de-
crepit, boys who have not started out in
life, or old sea captains who have come
home to end their days, smelling Of salt
and full of "reminiscences of stormy voya-
ges 10 Buenos Ayres. to Australia, or
through the China seas