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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
COunIerGeiIers AT Work.

FROM the secret service division of
the Treasury Department reports are
received that it is believed that Ger
tam counterfelters arc cOncerting
measures to simultaneously pass upon
the public, especially in cities in the
Southwest, counterfeit $40 silver Ger
ttcates. a sample Of the same has
Just been received at the office Of the
secret service division. The issue is
series Of 1880, signed Jos. Gilfllan,
Treasurer United States. The paper
Is thick, greasy and stiff. The note is
one-elghth OF an inch shorter than the
genuine, there is no distributed fiber
or parallel silk threads in the paper
as IN the genuine. The words silver
certificate appear in panels, twice i'll
the upper borders, on the face, and
not IN the pane to the left in the
counterfeit The letters r and f, in
the word certificate, are engraved
wrongside up. In the counterfeit
there are no periods dividing the mi.
tlaIs in b. X. Bruce, on the lower left
corner the check-Ietter c is without
the accompanying number the name
Gillian has only the first dotted.
On the back of the note the word
takes" is plainly spelled "tars," and
the word "engrayed" is spelled Zen
grayod." The color of the seal is
brick red. 1t should be vergiDg on
brown
The foregoing are salient points,
and, if carefully noted, will, for the
present, protect the public. While
the note should not deceive careful
handlers of money, especially when
geometric lathe work is examined ::
yet, among the hurried and careless,
because of its fair appearance, it
might work great damage, and we
publish these facts in order that our
merchants and business men generally
may be on their guard.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

y. Q. Evening Chronicle 25th inst
Ashton ievec is reported yet safe
News from Mcdora levee is moro
untayorabIe this morning.
The entire sugar crop of West
Baton Rouge is destroyed.
Lacour Ievec, just above Bourgeois,
has gone. This is reported to be a
large creyassc.
Delta ievee is broken aud the town
flooded and the Kemp levec also, and
the break widening.
The creyasse at Waterloo is very
dangerous, and there appears to be no
prospect Of closing it.
CreyasSes have occurred opposite
College Point aud Bonnet Care, but
they were promptly closed.
a serious break occurred at South
wood plantation 80 miles above New
Orleans, which, at last accounts, had
not been closed.
a dangerous crevasse occurred on
Judge Romans plantation, in St.
James parish Oh the 25th, with no
prospects for repairs.
On Sunday forenoon the levee broke
at Evergreen plantation, three miles
below Plaquemine, but heroic efforts
succeeded in closing it by nightfall.
The United States engineers have
used 100000 feet of lumber and 60,
600 sacks on the Mississippi levees ur
to date, and $4,000 more have been
allotted by the Mississippi River Com
mission for the same purpose.
An appropriation of 100000 was
defeated in the House of Representa-
tves yesterday, but more favorable
action is expected to-day. Kellogg
thinks half a million can be got
President Comstock, of the River
Commission, will reach Washington
to-day to consult with the Secretary
of War in regard to immediate relief
measures.
1t is one unbroken sheet of water
from New Texas Landing to the
Atchafalaya. Advices from St. Mary
parish yesterday, indicated sad expec-
tatlons of rise in the AtchafaIaya,
and the inundation of the entire Teche
country. All our commercial bodies
have urged the Congressional delega-
ton to secure immediate help, and
assurances have been given.
These crevasses are only some of
the many that have previously been
reported. And as the outlet theory is
being rapidly and practically applied
on the river, we ask: why is it that
the water still continues to rise in the
neighbOrhood of New Orleans lit
being pronounced one inch higher
than in 1874. Verify, this outlet
theory is more theory than anything
else, and for that potent reason, should
be lifted out of the river question, and
let us come down to the practical APP
plieation of common sense 10 this all
important matter, by building good,
substantial leyees, closing all outlets,
and utilizing natures forces to aid rs
IN maintaining this great national wa.
Ter thorouglIfare, and retaining the
best portion of the lands of our State,
That Is, If We are TO do anything at
~, with the matter. If not, and we
IRE to be hampered with nonsensicaI
theories in the premises, and at an
enormous expense, we would like to
LnoW it now, and be done with Il. ]
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

For the past two weeks, we regrCt
to have to report, as to the weather
an excessive rainfall all over the parish
Our rivers, bayous, creeks, branches
and sloughs have been filed to over
flowing; but fortunately we have OK,
perienced no great damage therefrom.
Trpc, travel OH our roads has been
bad, and cropping has been consider.
ably set back thereby, but as we look
for good spell of weather in the near
future, we hope to catch mp generally,
by little extra effort. Though our
streams have been brimfull, we are
gratified 10 learn that our log and
lumbermen have experienced no losses
so far. From all parts of the parish
good news reaches us in regard to our
stock. Grass is becoming plenty and
cattle are doing finely, and the stock
men are happy. And notwithstanding
the exceedingly unusually changeablo
character of the weather for the past
two weeks, the health of our people
has been remarkably good. In add
ton to the stir, to advance work on
our rice farms, in our logging and gar
deniDg, we hear of great deal OF in
terest being taken in politics. Candi-
dates are scouting and swinging
around the circle, with 4 great deal
of earnestness, and as we heard a can
didate say, the salutation is, chow
are you going to vote" instead of
chow do you do" We are happy to
state in this connection, however, that
though an unusual amount Of interest
is being taken in this campaign, and
many jokes and gibes arc banded
about, we have witnessed much good |
feeling and real friendliness in the
matter. This is as it should be, and we
hope it may be maintained through
out the battle.
In town, everything is astir, from
early dawn until goodIv hour of the
evening. The early shriII whistles of
the numerous saw mills, shingle mills
and rice mill, in and around the town.
arouse US at an early moment, and
keep up spirit Of go-ahcadtiyeness,
which is truly inspiritlng Business
generally, seems to be lively, and
health very good. Politics receives
the attention due, and though there is
much talk and many surmises a. to
how this ward will 90, we think it OK
-remeIy difficult to form anything like
what might be deemed n very decided
opinion, as to the result And We are
Inclined TO the opinion that the same
condition Of matters may pretty safely s
'c SAID to exist in almost every ward t
Il the parish The absence of any $
bitterness in the various discussions Of y
he issues before the people and il
omPlete exclusion Of personalities, as
cgards the various candidates, is the
rost laudabIc and most 10 be desired \
'aturc of the whole campaign. In
EDITION to the other regrets, occa-
oned by the high waters in our u
,reams, is that our usual amount Of
Jurisprudence from all parts Of the i
irish is much cut off.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
Letter from Old Town.
OLD TowN, March II, 1884.
Iha I .tra Gh,,1.- Uszh

OLD TowN, March Il, 1884.
To the Lake Charles Echo:
If "no news is good news" old
news pardon the paradox must bt
better, and SO we send you little
budget, beginning with the startling
announcement that it is raining at this
time, 8 p. m, and has been doing So
all day in style suggestive of the de,
STABILITY of having an ark on hand.
Dame Nature is getting a splendid
bath, and her grey and brown winter
garb as well as the varied bright green
and white-howered robes of spring are
being Numbered after Il fashion that
even the hcathen Chinee must envy.
Farmers are reasonably forward in
their various preparations. Corn has
been up from an early date in this
month; Irish potatoes have been pretty
generally, planted with the view of sup
plying the town market as well as for
home use. Fine rice was produced
here last year and the acreage will be
somewhat increased, if | am correctly
informed Orange trees are slowly
ralIying from the effects of the biz
card, though some are still brown and
bare on the Old Town farm Cabbages,
turnipS, lettuce and the never-failing
"greens are abundant, and we look
forward to adding to this brief list
many aPpetizing vegetables at an early
date.
By the by, l see that every now aRd
then a plaintive cry for immigrants is
still echoed from here and there, and |
if | remember rightly one party says
owe will do as much as any one" or
words to that effect May ! be par
dOned for suggesting that this CORE
spondent kindly tell us what that i'm
personal "any one" will do? Then
the immigrant will know exactly what
to expect from his particular section,
and being sure of his ground, may put
in an appearance in due season. Come,
friends Of Jennings, Edgerly, Crowly,
Welsh, etc, etc, let US have the
figures in print. While it is certainly
a good thing to have immigrants with
purses sufficiently heavy TO enable
them to go from one place to another
to see for themselves, let us not fer
get that among the readers OF the
Echo there must be many poor, but
worthy and industrious families who ,
cannot afford To seek ont the land |
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
NOTICE.

MERE is a blind Ok taken up at nv plaee
L on Bundick's Creek, described as fol.
lows: Red head, broad horns, small aimblei
hole in each horn, dark brinlle pides On eaeL
side, marked uRdersquare In ont, ear and nm.
derbit In the other. The owner is REQUESTED
70 come Iorward' prove property, paw
mar-S-5t.1 A RopD
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
New Advertisements
AsCARD.

10 he Voters Of CGlcdSiet Rlriah:
=, The report being circulated In this parisl
That am In favor of what is known as "tht
NO fence law" ! desire to state most EN-
Phancslly that the report is false. The ques.
ton Of fence law or no fence law rs moi he.
Tore the people Of this State, and one would
be worse than an idiot to run for any posi-.
ton, particularly for the Legislature, on a
platform made up of issues not before the
people. COLEMAN D. WFISE
Welsh, La, March 20, 1884.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

Rev. DR.. F, W. LEWIS, Presbyte-
rian minister from OpeIousas, La,
will preach Saturday night and Sun
day morning in the Baptistc Church
and Sunday night in the Methodist
Church, at Lake Charles, March 29th
and 3Oth inst.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

i had chills and fever for more
than two years, and nothing cured me
until l used Prof. Morses' celebrated
Ague and Malsrial Magnets, and 1 have
not had SYMPTOM since, now seven
months ago Yours truly,
Mrs. A. F. Dinsmore, No. 647 A ST.
Washington, d. G. For sale by VIM.
Meyer, Lake Charles, La.
jan-l2 to feb-I,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
sfate asad Parish Licenses.
" OolLEoFoals orFIor.

o,,- Lake Charles, Feb q, 1884
IN Office Is hereby given to ali parties
IN concerned, that the State and PARISH
Licenses for the year 1894, are now dne
L1ose wishing TO avoid eosts, will do wei 10
S SSil a. my once; at the Court Hoase, ia the
D. II. LYONS,
c., sheriff a Tax Collector.
Caleasleu Parish, La February 4, 1854
Ifeb-7's4 . ie7a
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
EDWARD GurHRIDaE was indicted 5,

EDWARD GuTHRIDGE was indicted BY
the Federal Grand Jury, at Galveston,
Texas, on the Gath, inst, on the
charge Of receiving a bride while act.
ing as U. s. Attorney for the
Eastern District Of the State of Texas.
Il seems that VIM. Undinstock and
w. T. Scott, sureties for Internal
Revenue Collector Bonfooy, Of the
Fourth District, were sued BY the gov
eminent for $4,000, and offered to
settle for $500. The case was Csm-
promised upon that basis il accord
anee with the recommendation of
Guthridge, who, it is alleged, received
therefor 5000 from interested parties.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

BAYOU Chenc, which runs through
St. Martins parish, is overlooking its
banks, and the people III that neigh
borhood are removing to higher land.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
TO the Voters of CaIcasieu
Parish.

! Delng reported by some who are op-
4 posing my son, John A. Vincent. that 7
don't wish him elected Sheriff, that | am On
posed 70 his running but such is ali stuff
f0u can all vote for him If you wish 10. and
by so doing will oblIge, w. @''u
Your, etc, SIMEON VINCENT.
Vincent Settlement, Feb, 90. 1884
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

The quill driver of the Clinton
Wdtehman must certainly have 'lost
the number of his mess" and got a
little "off his base" for in the issue
of the 22nd inst. of his valuable jour
nal, he copies an editorial squib from
the Echo of the 18th inst, compli.
menting the Democracy of East Baton
Rouge on the selection of Col. T.
Sambola Jones for one of their Rep
resentatives, and credits it to the
Capitolian-AdOoeate. Come, friend
Green, pull fair, and keep your medi.
Gated glasses well rubbed.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

The West Baton Rouge .Suqar
PlaHter comes to us in a new dress
and at its masthead is the name of our
young friend Joseph W. Hyaws, as
editor. Success to you Joe, and may
you live to grow rich in the harness
that your distinguished father wore
for many years, with credit to him
self and doing honor 10 the profession.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

A SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, special of the
oath inst, to the Chicago Daily Ee,os,
says; Gov. Hamilton was in his office
in the Stale House this afternoon
when pistol bullet crashed through
the window in the Executive Mansion.
A man at work in the vicinity said the
shot was fred by boy shooting at a
pigeon, but from the fact that an oc-
cnrrence of precisely the same nature
preceded it short time ago there are
apprehensions of a plot to assassinate
the State Executive.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

Hon. DOUGLAS c. MoNrAN, the
regular Democratic nominee, has
withdrawn from the Senatorial con-
test, in the district composed Of the
parishes of Iberyille and West Baton
Rouge. In his card withdrawing from
the race Mr.. Montan says: "The
combinations against our party in this
district will require thorough can
vass TO overcome. Because of recent
disasters and those still threatening us
by the floods, my entire. time will be
taken from now until after the cleo.
ton in the work of local protection,
and cannot make the canvass"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

The States of Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts and Connecticut
are in favor of Tilden for the pres
idency.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

"A beautiful assortment of fans,
silk and satin parasols, and half UNI,
6reIIas, now open for inspection, at
hiotz d Marx. marriott.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
For Sale or Rent

THAT DESIRABLE PROPERTY at Rae.
L dad, near Lake Charles, La, formerly
owned and occupied as a residence by Thos
!. Parker, including large dwelling bonsS
store building and all improvements. VIII
be sold extremely low for cash. For terms
Of sale or rent, apply to the agent Geo r
Wells, Esq, Lake Charles, Calcasieu parish
La, or to
LEGIERSE,S CO.. GALVESTON
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

The New Hampshire manufacturers
favor an immediate reduction in the
tariff.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

A HUNTER at Sparta, ga, killed six
deer at five shots on the mountains
recently.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
For Rent or SaIc
valuable Town E.oTs ro, S,;-

A DESIRABLE location for resi5o.
y Six Town Lots situated in thr Ft% a..ce
portion OF Lake Charles. will he s i,G'SI'ern
tremely low. for cash. For further 1 me-, eA-
lars apply to Chas. NJ. Richard s6n aISIl-
Office, Lake Charles. La. Imor-S9 tS - S
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

The Lake Charles ECHo has lust
completed its Fifteenth volume. The
Echo is a lively, wide-awake, newsy
paper, and is one of the most valued
of our exchanges. Friend Bryan de-
serves credit for his enterprise, and
we wish him largely increased share
Of patronage Washington Argus.
We Tip our tile" to Bro. Sandoz
and his sprightly journal, and will
say that such compliments as the
above are highly appreciated and
serves to infuse continued enter
prise on our part, as we propose to
make the Echo second to no paper
OF the State outside of New Orleans.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
For Sale.

4 DESIRABLE LOCATION for fornirr
= y and SeashOre residence. with SOM
improvements, situated at the mouth of tbo
Galcasleu river, known as the Thayer place
For particulars apply to p'1''
HbEk. w. HI. KIRKMAN.
maNI2tt Lake Charles La
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
Residence For sale.

A COMFORTABLE dwelling, with out
: \ houses and lot. located on the corner
OF PujO and Hodges streets. will be sold at
REASONABLE FIGURES.
Size Of lot, l7OX200 feet. For further partcu-
iar~ apply at this Office or at Kings restaurant
nOv-lO-iS3
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

Mn. BLAINE, when he casts his eagle
eye wistfaily toward the White House,
should remember that President Ar
thur has nearly 100000 ofice-bolders
working day and night to secure his
nomination.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

Go to Kaizer d Rawitzky and Sc
iect your ladies', gents and children's
hose from the finest, largest and best
stock in town. ,nar.o9-lt.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
A Valuable Tracf

nFPINE TIAIBERED LAND Fop o,-.
~ situated near Edgerly Station IN %A t1;
parish, and described as follows Tb nl y Sll l.
i Of S Ell Of Section Is, in Town,s5biHn ! :
south OF range y west, containing 80 STlISt
acres For further particulars apply to 'V
]. W. BRyAN
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
A GOOd Investment

Tor SALE, for cash only, about riro..
/ acres Of land, with improvements m ,,,i az.
side West Fork Calcasieu river, mouth NJ ' as
dian Bayou. Best location for cOuntry s,o LII
commanding heavy trade in logs, and ,yi,f
log men. Apply to anu Will
F. A. GALLAUGHER
Jan. "a. lSSO-tf. Lake ChorIos
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29

Democratic state Ticket
FOR GOVERNOR
SAMUEL Id. ENcENERY
OF ouachita.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
CLAY KNOBLOCH,
OF LafOurche,
FOR TREASURER:
L. A. BURKE,
OF Orleans.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL:
N. j. CUNNINGHAM,
OF Natchitoches.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
OSCAR ARROYO,
OF Plaquemines.
POR AUDITOR:
o. B. STEELE,
OF Union.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION:
WARREN EASTON,
OF Orleans.
TenEh Senatorial District.
PoR STATE SENATOR'S
MURPHY J. FOSTER,
OF st. Mary
CHARLES 7. HAMPTON,
OF Calcasieu.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
For Sale-Price $500

A TRACT OF LAND, being a portion =,
y the NJ of the N. Ell of Secti G,19 on o. o.
Township 8, S. r. West, and mcasnrr ~: IN ~
feet front on the Calcasieu river. and rnpa! .l6
back thcretrom to the La. W r. R., and ', nor
For particulars apply to '''''' Sue
KLEINPETER d BRYAN
teb-&} Echo BuiIdin
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-29
Valuable Lots For sale {!
AT DEESPORT.
For Sale.

A TRACT OF LAND consisting of LEO
n acres, about one-half timbered the bal
ahcG IN pasture and farm under good fence.
In the way OF Improvements there is q small
residence, large barn and other outhousrs.
The place is surrounded by all excellent cat
tic and hog range and is located OIL the OPP
p0site side Of English Bayou from Lake
Charles. Abundant water for stock at all
seasons Of the year On the place is 100 PEE
can trees, planted sixty feet apart, and the
same number of orange trees from three to
louf years old. Also plums, grapes and other
variety Of fruits.
Terms, $1,000, one-third cash balance in
one and two years.
For further particulars, apply to
KLElNPETER d BRYAN.
sept-29-'S3
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
Sierra County.

The commissioners of Sierra county
he'll their iirst meeting on Saturday
las. Fuller of Hillsboro was elected
chairman.
Nothing was done about county
buidi, e excepting that $4,000 was
appropriated with which to erect u
temporary Jail.
ell justices Of the peace will receive
Their new commissions for Sierra
county in "A few days; IN the meantime
the will continue to act AS IL no
chnge were made. No change was
male III j~usticrs except at Lake Valley.
The assessors of bona Ana. Grant
ant Socorro counties will complete
ther asses ments as usual. Sierra
county Will get her valuations from
ther books; the rates will be subject
to direction by Sierra county's com.
misioners.
Merchants and saloon keepers will
receive notification in a few days to
notpay Licenses To any but Sierra coun-
~.
When blank forms OF any kind are
ucd the Mexicans will be furnished
viii the same ia Spanish.
Uchillo, Eugle and Zapata will con-
stiute precinct No. s. Kim Ki Rog-
erswill he admitted to the bar within
hisown precinct.
The town of Grafton is In Sierra
county and Chloride. Fairview and
Grfton each have a precinct of theft
Vwl.
homas Murphy, of Lake Valley.
ha been confirmed a. sheriff of Sierra
county; and ". L. Pratt. of Hlllsboro,
as 'rcorder.
%Iopewell and Fest, two of Sierra
conty's commissioners. got all broke
up.he other day with a bronco team.
he new county's seal will be- u bulls
he'd aud pick and shovel.