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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

Winfield Sentinel.

Winfield Sentinel.
At the election on the 29d, the
people of Louisiana will be called upon
to vote on the proposed amendments
to the State Constitution. Amend.
ment No. !, relates to the State Debt,
and is of special interest to the tax,
payers.
Article l Of the State Debt Ordi-
nance of the Constitution of 1879,
says: THAT the interest to be paid
OH the consolidated bonds of the State
of Louisiana, be, and are hereby fixed
at two per centum per annum for five
years from the first day of January,
1880; three per ceataR per amman for
fifteen gears; and four per centum per
annum thereafter, payable semi-an-
nually," etc.
Amendment No. l expunges the
words in italics in the article quoted
above, and thus increases the interest
on the debt one per centum annually
for fifteen years, from next January
which amounts to about 1920, 900 a
year, or the enOnnSns sam of 81, 9oO,-
900 that the people would have to
pay in fifteen years to the bond
holders.
We can save this amount by voting
against the amendment. The Supreme
Court has decided that the State can
not pay any more interest than she is
paying now; and when we reflect that
considerably more than one-half Of the
debt is fraudulent, we apprehend that
the people will not be inclined to
adopt q measure which will necessi-
tate an increase in the burden of tax
alton.
The other proposed amendments
relate to the Courts, ETC., and are of
more interest TO the legal fraternity
and Judicial officers than to the peo-
pie at large.
Vote solid against Amendment
One!
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

In all probability amendments Nos.
8 and to the State Constitution will
be adopted, and possibly No. 6 also,
if we are to judge from the tone of
our exchanges. They are favorably
mentioned and the tenor of discussion
on these amendments has been favor
able to their adoption, as they will
most undoubtedly expedite litigation
in our State to a great extent. The
Webster Tribune in speaking on this
subject very fOrcibly puts the question
in the following words, which we re-
produce for the benefit of our readers
2" Amendments Nos. 8, and 8 are all
in reality for one purpose-that is, to
give the Circuit Courts of Appeal ju-
risdiction of cases when the value in
dispute is 500 and not over $1,000. At
present their jurisdiction extends from
5000 to $1,000. AT presen' there is
no appeal in cases under $500. The
right of appeal makes the judges of
the lower courts great deal more
careful in rendering their decisions,
and thus often prevents the necessity
Of appeal. The present courts of ap-
peal have such a small jurisdiction
that they have but little to do These
amendments will more than double
their jurisdiction, and give them bust
ness at every court The Supreme
Court at present is liable to get into
the condition of the Supreme Court of
the United States-that is, to have
business several years ahead of them.
One appellate court for the whole
State cannot do Justice to the appeals
from the whole State. On this very
account there were persons in the Con
vention of 1879 that wished-to limit
appeals to cases over $500 and have
but the one court of appeals. This
was so unjust to the smaller litigants
that the appellate court was estab-
lished for their benefit. We wish their
jurisdiction was extended to $4,000,
subject to a writ Of error only, to the
Supreme Court. This would expedite
litigation and establish a uniform
ruling in the courts"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19
A CARD

The undersigned residents of Calcasieu
parish, Louisiana, being reliably Informed
thatJ. A. Brookshier, of Vermilion parish,
who recently visited our parish in the inter
est of Joseph W. Harrington, the Indepen-
dent candidate for the State Senate. has
stated, since his return to Vermilion parish,
that we will not support Charles P. Hamp-
ton, of Calcasieu, one of the Democratic
nominees for the State Senate, in the Tenth
Senatorial District, hereby declare that any
such statement, If made by j. A. Bookseller,
or by anybody else, is untrue. In common
with every Democratic voter in Calcasieu
parish, we will for, and actively support,
Charles P. Hampton and Murphy J. Foster,
the regular Democratic nominees for the
State Senate, and we earnestly hope and ex-
poet that our Democratic brethren in Yer
million, Cameron and st. Mary will do the
same. W. II. KIRKMAE. NJ d
j. G. MUNDAY, ra..
j. p GEARY,
D. BEN. KIRKAAH.
Lake Charles, La, April 10. 19S4-1t.
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Shreveport Times.
A gentleman who has for MANY
years been Mr.. Tilden's most intimate
friend and associate, settles, and we
hope finally, the question of his phy.
steal condition. He says he weighs
as much as he ever did-l25 and $50
pounds--that he has never been in the
habit of taking narcotics to induce
sleep, as he is good sleeper; that he
is not paralyzed, but has rheumatic
affection OF his fingers, but this pro-
dnces only an occasional tremor.
though recently he signed his name
over a hundred times in one day with.
out Inconvenience; that his hearing is
remarkably acute; that he reads from
three to five hours every night besides
what he reads in the day time; that
he has a qnick and erect walk and
does not mind going up three or fonr
flights of stairs; that his feebleness
OF voice is the result of debility of the
vocal chords; that medical men report
all his vital powers healthy and strong;
that he never retires before ii o'clock
and buys and reads more books proba-
bly, than any man in the city finally,
that those who fear his nomination are
borrowing trouble, as there is no rea-
son to suppose that be will change the
position he took in his letter Of declen-
sion in 1880.
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ANDREW J. EVANS, United States
District Attorney Of the Western Dis
trict Of Texas,swa before the Spring
Ter Congressional investigating com
mittee on the 18th inst, and examined
relative TO the abuses Of the present
system Of paying United States at
torneys and lnarsIals. Mr.. Evans
favors a change from tlre fee TO the
salary system. he thinks the services
81 narshals can be obtained through
ont tie United States for $1,000 an
nnally and actual expenses, and said
he was willing 70 accept . salary Of
$4,000 il United States attorney cor
the district be represented.
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A CARD.

To Tie Voters Of CdlcdSien TariSh
The report being circulated in this parisl
that | am in favor of what is known as "tht
no fence law" l desire TO state most EN-
phatically that the report is false The ques
ton Of n fence law or no fence law is not be-
fore the people of this State and one would
be worse than an idiot to run for any posi-
ton, particularly for the Legislature, on {
platform made up of issues mot before the
people. COLEMAN D. WELSH.
Welsh, La March 90 1854
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HICKORY FLAT, La, April 4, 1884.
To the Lake Charles Echo:
We have been having an excess of
rain, greatly to the detriment of tho
farmer. Water courses have been
very high. Weather very cool for
time of year. Two gentlemen living
on or near the West Bay, killed fine,
large bear few days since; after being
dressed weighed three hundred and
sixty-four pounds. Many gobblers are
daily falling victims to our expicurians.
So far, we have not so much as Sc
cured a feather.
Weather generally good. Candi-
dates well handled. AMERlcUs.
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Public Notice,

llEhE viii be meeting Of the Auxiliary
1 Committee appointed ~ the Police Jury
OF Calcasieu parish, for the purpose of taking
the steps necessary towards having this parish
represented at the Cotton Centennial Expo
siuon, ut New Orleans, La, il the Court
House, In the town of Lake Charles. on SAT-
uRDAYs April 10, 1884, at 10 N. This
meeting is for the purpose Of permanent or
ganization, etc. A full attendance Is most
earnestly solicited. JAS. P. GEARY,
apr-i2-'S4-St'l Temporary Chairman,
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Special Notice.

WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE
y attention Of my friends and neighbors Of
TINS parish TO the patronization OF Dr. j %.
FLYNN. Having recently been nnder III
treatment for an affection Of the column
sping approximating close to death, Of which
under dispensation of Supreme power and
ms skhlful exertions, was again restored 70
health. Also, my son-in-law, who mad been
LOT long time Frustrated with a serious
rising on ms groin and aconsumptiEe cough,
death, has been, through his instrumentalltg
restored TO health, and can now attend II
the support of his family By his daily labor
IN testimony OF the above facts, / freely
recommend Lin 10 the notice OF ali WHO NAV
be similarly affected.
feb95m G. s. G. CLIFTON.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

The selection of officers for the
Worlds Fair Association of Ayoy,
elles, says the MarksVillc ReVie@, "ro,
fleets credit upon the members and
promises well for the interest of Avoy,
Giles. Messrs. John Ewell, president
+. Minoret, vice president, and c,
Cannon, secretary, in conjunction
with Mr.. A. J. Lafargue, Commits.
sioner appointed by Gov. McEnery,
viii do all in their power to arouse an
interest in the work Of the Exposition.
The Revis.C will be no laggsrd in the
NATTER
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

BoATs from the United States flag
slip Tennessee arc watching the
island and lighthouse and the steamer
Laurel is cruising about the entrance
of the harbor of Key West, to inter
cept any expedition to Cuba by fill
clustering parties.
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10 the Voters of CaIcasfevE
Parish,

i being reported by some who are op-
a posing my son, John A, Vincent, that /
don't wish him elected Sheriff, that am on
posed To his running but such Is ali gtIIiF.
You can all vote for him If you wish To, and
by so doing will oblige,
You're, ETC., SIMEON VINCENT.
Vincent Settlement Feb % 1891
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

The result of the late elections, in
the various States, for delegates to
the Republican National Convention,
says the New Orleans States, ais any.
thing but favorable to President Ar
thur. Even in his own State his party
is repudiating him by selecting dele
gates friendly to Blaine or some other
of the prominent candidates for the
Presidential nomination. The verdict
seems to be that Mr.. Arthur must go.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

The sale of the Butler county, Kan
sas, corn contribution to the flood
sufferers took place on Change in
Cincinnati on Saturday last. Prices
ranged from two to three cents above
the market rates and the aggregate
realized Was about $1,000.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

GEN. LEON JAsTREMsKI, President
of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee, has called meeting Of that
body to be held in Baton Rouge, on
"Wednesday, May A, for the purpose
of taking steps for the election Of
delegates to the National Democratic
Convention, which meets in Chicago
in July next.
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NOTICE.

Office is hereby given OF the intention
IN OF the undersigned to apply to the
General Assembly of the State Of Louisiana,
~ the next regular session, for bill or act
providing for the establishing of a ferry
across Lake Charles and the Calcasieu river,
In the parish of Caleasieu, State of Louisiana.
j. w. BRYAN,
70 1884 'f -'F
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

CALIFORNIA is opening up as a new
market for Texas cattle. Several
parties on the golden coast are making
arrangements for regular monthly
shipments via the Sunset and Texas
Pacific railways.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

AN official dispatch from Cuba re-
ports that a band of AZ insurgents,
under Duran, who intended joining
Augero, were attacked on the 18th
inst. by the Spanish troops and SO of
the men killed.
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Telephone Notice.

TELEPHONE communication is now es
Il tablisbed between Meyers Drug Store
an9 a. higmaiden a Co.'s Store, near the r
X. Depot. Any communication with eitheI
place, will be attended to with promptness
and dispatch.
Oflce hours, from a. m. to D. m. Ter
cents for five minutes talk.
WM. MEYER, Manager.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

THE St. Louis Republican opposes
congressional aid to education, says
the Galveston Mems, con the ground
that some States would obtain more
than they pay, afteropposing it in the
same article on the, ground that they
must first pay to the Federal treasury
all the fund before they can get it
back. That will do for chop logic.
But to. pass over the inconsistency,
tho argument, if admitted, would cut
down State and even county aid to
education. One county pays more
and another less than it gets back.
One citizen pays more than he gets
back in schooling for his children.
Another pays less. One citizen is
poor and has large family. Another
is rich and has small family. The
argument, carried out, would relegatc
education TO the individual parents
and break up public schools under
State and county and city support
and control.
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MASONIC.

THE regular communications of Lake
Charles Lodge No. 1876, n. a. "A. M, meets
every Saturday before the fun moon Of each
month. Visiting members and brethren OF
good standing are cordially invited to attend.
BY order of w. d. MEARNs, w. NJ.
A. NJ. MAYO, Sec'y, fanr-19 ,SA-tf
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PRESIDENT ARTHUR ORDERS AN EXHIBIT.
WASHINGTON, April l2.-At Cabi-
net meeting held last Friday, it was
decided to have exhibits made from
the various departments of the gov
eminent at the Worlds Industrial and
Cotton Centennial Exposition, which
opens at New Orleans in December,
and to-day President Arthur, through
Secretary Frelinghuysen, issued an
executive order similar to the one is.
sued by Gen. Grant in the case of the
Centennial.
The order recites that it is desira-
bic that from the Executive Depart
ment of the government of the United
States in which there may be articles
suitable for the purposes intended,
there should appear such articles and
materials as will, when presented in a
collective exhibition, illustrate the
functions and administrative faculties
Of the government in time of peace,
and its resources as war power, and
thereby serve to demonstrate the ma
turc of our institutions and their adap.
tation.to the wants of the people. The
order further instructs the heads of
the several departments to select suit
able persons, all of whom when select.
ed, shall form board, which shall at
oRee communicate with the Board of
Managers of the Exposition in relation
to such matters as may be connected
with the subject.
The Commissioners of Agriculture
and Education arc also made members
of the board.
This is regarded here as the most
important measure that has yet been
adopted in favor of the great Expo
sition.
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For sale Or Rent.

TTIAT DESIRABLE PROPERTY at Boo.
l dad, near Lake Charles, La, formerly
owned and occupied as residence by Tho:
j. Parker, including large dwelling house
store building and all Improvements. viii
be sold extremely low for cash. For terms
of sale or rent, apply to the agent, Geo, #
Wells. ESQ.,. Lake Charles, Calcaseu parish
La, or to
LEGIERSE & CO., Galveston
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

THE Paris Gaulois, of the 18th
inst, says the Pope is preparing a
strong encyclical letter against the
order of Free Masens and other secret
sociaties.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19
NOTICE.

HNHE colored Methodist District Confer
L enee Will commence on May LIST, 1884,
next. 1t is hoped our white fellow-citiZens
will give portion of their desired attention.
ISAAC LANE,
apr-l2-' S4-3t Presiding Risban
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

We have eight .creyasses in this
parish, says the Pointe Coupee Ban,
aer, sand the overflow is wide spread.
Onr people made but little crops in
1882 and 1888, in consequence of the
Scott and Morganza crevasses, there
fore they have no money to meet this
great calamity that has fallen upon
them-no provisions nor money to
purchase them. 1t naturally follows
that great distress must prevail unless
government relief reaches them soon
The great national river, that belongs
t. the United States, is the cause of
all our trouble, and we look TO the
nations Congress TO relieve us. We
say to our iellow-sutiersrs, be Of good
cheer, relief will soon come"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19
Tenth Senatorial District.

A NEW Russian gold loan Of Gl5,'
100000 has been placed. The money
will be devoted to railway construc-
ton.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

Gov. McENERY has reappointed
Judge Charles E. Fcnncr to the posi-
ton of Associate Justice of the Sd
preme Court.
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THE Atlanta, Ga, Sunday Record,
says the N. 0. States, wants Tilden
bad; it wants him sick or well, dead
Or alive. In fact the Atlanta paper
yearns for the old man, is hungry Tor
him, can't get on without him. Well,
just let the Record have him. No &C.
counting for the taste of those who
arc fond of pets. Hear how the Re
cord just squeals for him: 1--WE want
Tilden, and we don't care cuss
whether he is a well man or not. His
name is enough to give us a victory,
and should he die in the harness
we could carry the election if we
could keep the fact out of the news
papers. We don't want TiIden to do
any work. Let him only tell us to
nse his name and we will fight the
whole fight, pay all the bills and take
charge Of the country. We don't
want any Payne in ours"
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Improved Town Property
For Sale nj "a Bargain.

TWO large lots, with cottage residence
i stable, tannery building, fruit trees. and
other improvements, Mt the foot Of RYAN
street Lake Charles, La. VIII sell far below
first cost Address Leon d H. Blum, Calves
ton, Texas, or Geo. II. Wells, Esq, Lake
Charles a.
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For Sale.

A DESIRABLE LOCATION for FARMING
n and a Seashore residence, with some
improvements, situated at the mouth of tbe
Caicasieu river, known as the Thayer place
For particulars apply to
DH. w. m. KERkMAN,
may1Otf1 AXE Oharlae /
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A Coed Investment.

TOR SALE, for cash only, about ninety
Z acres of land, with improvements, on eac,
side West Fork Calcasieu river, mouth of In
dian Bayou. Best location for country store
commanding heavy trade in logs, and with
log men. Apply to
F. A. GALLAGHER.
Jan, "a, l8S0-tf. Lake Charles. In
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Residence For Sale.

A COMFORTABLE dwelling, with out
"A houses and lot. located on the corner
of Puu and Hodges streets, will be sold at
REASONABLE FIGURES,
Size of lot, lTOX2OO feet. For further particu-
lars apply at this office or at King restaurant.
nOy-lO-'S3.
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FOR SALE.

A BOLT 100 lots of ground in Sulphur
y City, CaIcasieu parish, La, 10 miles
and only ~ miles from the sulphur Mine
and Springs, and the headquarters for the
Sulphur Company. Central position to a
large farming and stock raising section
Healthy locality. Prospective site for large
saw mill business Daily mail now, and
church and school being erected. Splendid
opportunity to investors and those seeking
places of business Apply to
KLEINPETER d BRYAN.
apr-l9- ~. Lake Charles, La.
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THE PEOPLES.
boot & shoemaker.


I AIDES AND GENTS Shoes and Boots
IL made to order. Repairing neatly done
A share Of the public patronage solicited
sept-l5-'S3-6m. NICK KELLER.
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Acres eff Land.
Public Ferry.

II ME public is hereby notified that have
j established ferry at the mouth of West
Fork. Fully prepared to cross horses, bug
gies and wagons. Good road on both sides
of the river. By this route you reach Lake
Charles by one ferry-by others, two ferries
-gL- a.a Erwin PERKINS,
jan-12-tf. ~. Proprietor.
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New Advertisements.
STEAMER NETTIE

HAVING again resumed the ferry bus
IL ness, Is ready now, new and complete
VIII safely carry You t. aud from West LAX,
Charles IapI-l"- ~.
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A DESIRABLE location for q residence
"A Six Town Lots situated in the Easter,
portion of Lake Charles. viii be sold or
tremclv low. for cash. For further particn
lars apply to Chas NJ. Richard, ShprifT',
office. Lake Charles. La. lmar-22-5 II
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be
rec Louisiana thereby deserving eondnay exp
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state ana Parrish Lieenses.

State and Parrish Licenses.
TAX CoLLRCToR's OFFICE,
Lake Charles, Feb Z, 1854.
nj Office is hereby given to all parties
In concerned, that the State and Parish
Licenses for the year 1884, are now due
Those wishing to avoid costs, will do well 70
call at my office, at the Court House, in tile
Town of Lake Charles, and settle the same
ID. III. LYONS,
Sheriff n Tax Collector,
Heb-3i64 ,-E
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A Valuable Tract

DT FINE TINIBERED LAND FOR SALE
~ situated near Edgcrly Station. in Thu
parish, and described as follows: The s +
d of S FL of Section %, in Township 0,
south Of range u west containing ~ S1-lO0
acres. For further particulars apply to
]. W. BRYAN.
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FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
WARREN EASTOE,
Of Orleans
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For Sale-Price $500

A TRACT OF LAND, being a portion Of
y the NJ of the N. Eh of Section ~, in
Township 9, s. R. West, and measuring 7l3
feet front on the CalCaseu river, and running
back thereIrOm to the La W. r. R., and con-
tanning about n acres. A good saw mill site.
For particulars apply to
KLEINPETER Il BRYAN.
fcb23 Echo Building.