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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-08-28

meE
i think he would if you encouraged
him. Why shouldn't hep You are
sweet and lovely"
Phoebe leaned over and kissed her,
touched by her honest love and admit
ration
"There, child, go to sleep: for you
seem to be eight instead of eighteen
Now Jean longed to undo her work
to bring back her sisters love-but
not word of this did she breathe. 1t
were best left untalked of until &C
complished, she wisely thought.
And fate threw the chance in her
way the very next afternoon.
Returning from the village she ms
John Barnard face to face in the roa'
"why. how do you do, John? Where
have you been for this week past ?
she said with friendly smile.
"At home, he rather gruffly replied.
"Why have you not been round to
see us9"
Didn't know that l would be well
come"
"Why, Johnr' in shocked tones.
"Well, to tell you the truth. Jean, ]
did not believe Phoebe would care to
see me-"
Indeed, she does care; but shall
not tell you anything about il" making
move as though to pass him.
'Oh, yes, Jean, please do! Where is
that fellow Stuart
81 really cannot tell you where Mr.
Stuart is. 1t is not pleasant 20 hear
him called that fellow
Hang him."
what for? Now you are very I'M
reasonable, and if you want to know.
anything more. you must ask Phoebe
"One question! Are they-are they
engaged?"
Engaged? Good heavens, no, Who
ever dreamed of such thing?" she ex-
claimed with as much establishment as
though she had not been planning to
that very end.
Poor fellow, he does love her. II
was shame to make him suffer so, she
thought, watching him as he walked
on blithely whistling II will never
try matchmaking again-neverp she
continued aloud. "But what does the
old song say?"
IF you do not succeed. try, try
again" said laughing voice close be
side her. and Flushing. she turned to
face Victor Stuart. "Care marks your
brow, Miss Jean: tell me your trouble.
Not for the world" she cried
quickly and with energy.
why not? do assure you will
keep the secret, if secret it be, and give
all the comfort / can"
Thank you; but am not in need
of sympathy" she said, walking on.
He kept at her side, carrying his gun
on one arm.
"Well, / am, for I love a girl-a
sweet. beautiful, lovable girl; but am
afraid she does not love me"
He stole glance at the sober young
face shaded by the broad brimmed hat.
1t turned white, rather than red. and
faint culver passed over the sweet soft
lips.
4Have you asked her?' she managed
to S. very steadily
It was dreadful to hear him talk of
that girl
mo; she is young, and / do not
want to be too hasty. But love be-
with all my heart, all my soul, and il
she would but marry me-" He
drew long breath, his eyes alight with
loves fire. Tell me, Jean, shall wait
while longer, or can / ask her now p
DO as you think best"
They were walking along shady
path. almost in sight of house
Stuart flung down his gun, and stretch
ed out his hands to Jean.
'Then say that you will be my wife
Jean, for you are my lovel"
So ended Jeans first and last attempt
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-08-28

the scene, and she must prepare "
meet him.
He was an honest, good-looking
farmer, and from her childhood Jean
had known and liked him; but to-day
she must crush any presumptuous
hopes he might possibly entertain re-
garding Phoebe.
Good evening, Jean.
She had picked up her book again,
and was apparently much interested in
it, for all it was wrong end up.
"Good evening. John" in a calmly
patronizing tone.
us Phoebe at home?"
"Yes; she is in the parlor, entertain
ing company"
His face fell
Entertaining company
"Yes-Mr. Stuart"
"He here again." said poor John
Barnard, faint spark of jealousy in
his heart gathering heat and strength.
Eyes. certainly; but go in. Pa and
ma are in the sitting-rooln. The boys
are not at home. am Sorry to say"
"Oh, no; III just go en- back home.
/ suppose that fellow will stay all the
afternoon"
"Mr. Stuart? Very probably he
will"
But hardly had Mr.. Barnard ridden
dejectedly away when Victor Stuart
came out again.
Going so early ?" said Jean. arching
her pretty dark brows in surprise.
eyes; l have an engagement to dine
in town. But first give me a rose
'Ah, one rose
One rose-but one, by those fair fingers Guild,
Were worth a hundred kisses pressed on lips
Less exquisite than thiuer"
he quoted, too low for her to catch the
full meaning of the words.
She hurriedly picked handful of
half-hlown creamy roses, and gave
them to him.
But not another glance could he win
from her, though telltale color stole
up her soft throat into her cheeks, be-
traying confusion and tumult of heart,
and he rode gaily away, half crushing
the sweet rose against his lips.
The sun had dropped much lower in
the west, and the yard was all in deep
purplish shade, when Phoebe came out
where her younger sister reposed on
the grass, her hands clasped over her
knees, her eyes like the eyes of dream
er.
What are you thinking about?7 in
quired Miss Scott.
Nothing" starting up.
interesting subject. You have
been completely absorbed. What dull
day this has been! / thought perhaps
John Barnard would come" looking
carefully at her plump white hands.
HE did, but sent him away" said
Jean firmly.
''Sent him away?"
"Yes."
"Why?''
Because Mr.. Stuart was here, and
did not suppose you would care to 0e
disturbed"
You take good deal for granted.
What do / care for Mr.. Stuart? If
you have offended Mr.. John Barnard.
I viii never forgive you-neverr'
And placid Phebe's eyes flashed, and
she turned away in anger.
"Good graciousl does she really love
him, and am sacrificing my sister to
heartless matchmaking machine?
But how can she love him after seeing
Mr.. Stuart? Girls are queer creatures"
unused Jean. somewhat troubled at the
mischief she had made.
She felt positively guilty when, wax
ing one night, she heard her sister
signing.
A week had passed. but the jealous
young farmer kept to his own grounds
at least the SCOTS did not see any,
thing of him.
"What is the matter, Ph9be?" Jean
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-08-28

An enthusiastic New 90. 4,
list has started an exteh'i's =
of cocoanut trees along *
coast of Florida. The go
terminated. and about y.
have been set out, al : o -s,s =
$4,000. 1t requires =. -.;,r.s
trees to begin to yield az, C. 90
grown tree will pr
yearly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-08-28

It costs not less 1nI : 3
annually. says a pap pes
dogs Of the United s'S
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

The Democratic party, says the
Bossier Banner, islands to-day just
where they stood in the days of JEFF
erson. They stand upon the immu-
table principles of right and justice.
These doctrines we've tried by fire,
and came out of the crneible pure and
untarnished Why was this sol Il
was because they were given birth at
tine when the wisest and best minds
which our country has ever produced,
came to the front TO establish free
government on the Western CONT
nent They were tried by the light
of philosophy and reason, and are to-
day the same they were then. In
plain terms, the Democratic party are
the advocates of the rights Of all-the
poor as well as the rich, and with the
balance Of favor on the side of the
iaboring man. On this platform we
have stood for many years, in fact
from the natal day of our party. No
change in these fundamental prinei-
pies have ever bOen necessary, and
none should ever be made. The Re
publican party are the advocates of
the interests Of aristocratical monopo
lists, and they gallantly leave the
laboring man TO care for himself"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

The Shreveport Democrat, in an
article on the present tariff agitation,
thinks t'the Ohio platform, as much
as ii has been nnfavorably criticised,
expresses sententiously the doctrine
of the Democratic party since the
origin Of The government. That plat
form does not sustain either the ex-
treme views of protection Democrats
or the free trade views and policy OF
Others. The Democratic party cannot
afford 10 90 into the Presidential cam
psign upon = mere hobby, when
there is 80 much 70 engage its atten-
ton. What of The centraiizing iniin-
eBces steadily st work 10 change our
federative form Of government and
concentrate all poWerat Washington 7
What-of the corruption that pergades
every department ofitl Whatof the
abuses that have grown up for over
twenty years and that ought to be
abaiedg Ia everything 10 be subordi-
mated to the tariff issue, and states
manship that looks TO permanent
and sAlutary change Of administration
70 be led By men who have not yet
been abs to define Whist they mean by
. tariff for Fesenne only W
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

Tnz Peinte Conpee Democrat, one
of Der meat valned exchanges, ID =
lengshs article on the advantages Of
Eanrasisn sakss lhe following sub
1lanlial view IF she necessities Of i
thesoneh school system ia tho nsantry:
Edunaae ycur children and yon viii
avert tie dmgeF nos impending.
Nhey viii then appreaiaAe, understand,
sAsPest ana elsey your lnwa leave
siesn p live ~ in igneraars and yonr
azyl axe nambesea. Edpeation ii sl.e
aay H6a lbe light gnoFapce shs night
md lie dnfk. Tie one IS erder,
haApt ysnaiatTF. Iaw It's ulhaF een-
aa aeilneaA dezpnniiys crime.
alpa out massss sad crime VII
aosHAa III s0fiian na apFanee
a ssFsl pgasilF decrease Edn.
M ga and lie elleiicaee
Rm aaH ss viii M y ~ Hnta
sm ~ s''sapes u niellk ilss
keAsh d ssaa Eight
m ans
- aiels I'a sE Il 4 - en-
nsd nd sh ~
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

A coHRAxY Of wealthy men in New
York have decided 70 plant 1000 acres
ofwild orange trees in Orange county,
FLORIDA, for the purpose Of manufae-
Turing citric acid and other merchant
able products from the flowers and
frait Of the sonr orange.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
TeEeIsh0zaf Nofice ],

{ il.-i.Etl ONE communication Is now es-
= ta1issness between Meyers Drug Store
y INV e. q lllaitsen N w 4 Store near Tie h.
piaee, Flli he attended to with
and disn4ith
Dissee h9'lTs from Ga u. to ,. "a. Ter
cents Tor ave minutes talk.
NM MEYER. Manager.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

Ma. BEEcHER, the same pions gent
Of Beecher-T ilton scandal fame, thinks
that Blaine's nomination would be a
public calamity and his election q
national disgrace, and says Arthur is
the choice Of the business men, and
the business interests are completely
satisfied with him. He is Of the
opinion that Lincoln is the coming
man. Don't be uneasy, Henry, the
Democrats win sare the country by
sitting down on Blaine, Arthur d co.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

| The Telegraph says it is Charlton
not buffalo gnats, that is killing cattlt
in 0uaehita parish.
Alexandria Torn Talk We wsrt
informed by gentleman residing al
Cbeneyville that no whisky has beer
sold at that place since last February
During this time there has been bni
one srrest For the same length Of
time, when whisky was sold, there
were Il arrests.
Washington ArgHs Most of The
corn has received its first working and
is now in splendid condition and very
promising The cotton is being cut
out, the stand is good, and doing well.
Let US hope that the favorable weather
will continue and that better crop
than last year will be made,
Iberia Star The Democratic party
of the State is as unit and cannot
be disrupted. Gov. McEnery's ma
jority proves it, despite the bitter war
tkat was waged against him a few
months ago. The majority rules, and
as one of those who took part in the
opposition We feel not at all hnmiii-
ated at his success.
N. %. CAY HEM Senator Gibson s
bill for the endowment of the Louisi-
ana State University and Agricultural
and Mechanical College with $4,000
acres of public lands, to aid in erect
ing suitable university buildings and
replacing the library and scientific
apparatus destroyed by fire, does him
credit, and is properly appreciated by
the friends of education here.
The Iberia Star says: None but
the most favorable comments can be
made of the prospects for this years
cane crop. Plant cane shows an al
most unprecedented vitality. and its
height is generally conceded as being
anusnally preeoeious at this time Of
the year. stnbble, though, is retard-
ed owing to unfayorable weather dur
ing the winter, and, later, to an e1-
80
Aarksviile bulletin Prepare some
thing Tor the Worlds Exposition.
Avoyelles must make an exhibit Of
some KIND at that Exposition, and 10
- q. ., every person must contribute
~. ~ anaIe, 4 y Y lne penent Of Al
' -. ~ q snenln ~ sonletaing an the
@ 49, xrs our parish 70 the
-, I..'u. 49, peltes Piaee 4 There
"a ~. a. ms ~: isAisos,slon % advertise
- S Y s !. estisl', ana what better way
. = ~ ! Il .nefe 'aah ey making 4
$50 sA''ot'
Al 2 meeting Of The Worlds Expo
sltlon COMMITTEE OF Caddo parish the
following resolution was unanimously
Auopted; That We call upon the
police Jury Tor an appropriation Of
eeVO for necessary expenses IN carry |
ihg oat Inc objects Of this body that
u Is me sense OF tins committee thai at
ssiae iutlfe meeting small premiums
De oiiered rs an incentive to our peo-
pie N Offering exhibits that tie com
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

SENATOR r. L GIBsos has deferred
his visit 10 New Orleans in order to
give his personal attention 10 the pas
aaga Of the bin extending government
aid to the New Orleans Centennial
Exposition, and also to the new tariff
projects suggested, which may affect
louisiana interests
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

Ar the ffty-ninth anniversary meet
ing Of 1.-THE American Tract Society ii
New York city, reports were submit
ssd showing That the number Of vol
uass issued for the past year was
27s,750. The receipts Of The year
were ss57,47o, and disbursement
9s54 O52
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

AsrEclAL telegram from GAINESVILLE,
Ohio. Of the nth inst, says 'lle town
has been ia al excited state over 3
supposed earthquake near BIsndy
avenue. At 10 o'clock this morning
. terrific crack WAS heard and about
three acres Of ground sank several
feet. carrying q number Of houses
along, which were badly damaged.
The Inhabitants in the vicinity were
panic.strieken. A fissnre opened about
$50 fett deep. The only plausible
theory II that several deserted coal
mines cayed. No loss of life is re-
Feported.p
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

LAzoE annbers Of cattle, says q
TISmesaD smscsat Little Rock, Ark,
spseiAl,of Tho 11fh, have been shipped
from this point during The week, and
many hundred head win follow in The
next ten days.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

THE proceedings of the Grand
Royal Chapter, +. & A. NJ, Of LOnisi-
ana, for 1884, have been issued in
handsome illuminated form. They
aEe chiefly occupied with business
matters Of interest to the craft, and
showing sound, healthy condition,
devoid of controversy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

III il true the .ruinons Morrison
schene WAS defeated by bat Eve ma
5ority, says the City Item, vet this il
suficient number to hold the doc
lfinafies in check until The election of
= new Congress takes place in the
fall. Then the people win pass jndg-
ment upon their reckless assaults on
Amefican industries, and send 10 the
National Legislature in their stead
real representatives Of American IN
asrestA. Mr. Hunt win mot fhencsfor-
ward be The sols Democratic champion
from Louisiana Of this States great
prsasclea industries, for the people are
determined to elect mono but men who
believe IN protection rs not only an
essential policy for their welfare, but
i vital principle 10 government
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

4 Lonaoa dispstch Of The iii last.
briags the SAD news 81 The death 81
Hon. Judah P IsenjaBiin. whose nsnss
has obtaine1l world wide reputation.
In Eonisiana, and threaghout tss
Southern States. q whose eanse as
has devoted his brilliant talent and
energies, the news of the death IF this
great and good man val elicit nniver
aal regret. Mr. BsnJarnin died in hi
apartments il Avenue Jean, Paris, On
the 7th, in The 74th yaar Of his age.
The zFmes Democvaf gives the fDl-
lowing brief sketch Of the life and
anccsss Of The distinguished patriot
and statesman, whom this State has
the henor Of numbering among her
/ public mems aJudah Phillips Benis-
min was born in Santo Domingo ii
1912, Of Hebrew parents, who emf
grated TO Savannah in 1916. lie en-
tered Yale College, bni left without
graduating In 1891 be came to this
city and studied Law, supporting him
self BY teaching. He was admitted
70 the bar IN 1884 and rose rapidly to
a high position in his profession He
took great interest in politics, attach
ing himself to the Wing party.
Sin 1859 he was elected 10 the Uni
ted States Senate, where be allied
himself with the Democratic party, IN
consequence Of the attitude Of the
two parties on the question Of slavery.
BE was reelected to the Senate IN
1889, his colleague being John Slidell.
t0D December 81, 1860, ina speech
in the Senate, he svowed his adhesion
to the Southern cause, and on Febru-
AIRY 4th he Withdrew from the Senate,
and was at once appointed Attorney
General in the Provisional Govern
ment of the Southern Confederacy.
aIn August he was appointed Acting
Secretary of War, but resigned in
February, 1852, on account of having
been censured by a Congressional
committee. He stood high in the
confidence of Mr.. Davis, however, and
was appointed Secretary Of State,
which position he filed with great
ability until the downfall of the Con
federaey.
HE escaped TO 0uba in a small
boat, and took up his residence in
Tendon, where he entered upon the
practice of law. Here bis signal abili-
ties soon gave him high rank at the
British bar, from which he recently
retired after most brilliant career"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

SATURDAY.. MAY IN, 1884,

Tx bsrhed-Nire manufacturers met
at Chicago last week snd advanced
the price IF wire 10 per cent This
Is lie second advance within the pest
60 dnys
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

viii suggest that the General AS
sembly enact road law providing B,
2 general enactment applicable ID All
locations for the working VI the uub.
lie roads. Ali able-bodied men Is.
tween certain ages should be REQUIRED
70 work 20 the roads, and this duty
shoald Be endorsed BY ! heavy pes.aIts
N summary manner, OF they should
ssmmute their labor ID aneney, which
should be devoted 10 the purchase y.
implements
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
New Advertisements.
FOR SALE.

MY RESIDENCE, at actual cost, consist,
1kl ing of eleven rooms, and Outbuildings
all new, not yet year old, centrally located
With grounds suitable for market garden.
may-IS-ff JAMES HOWARD
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

fed to Is corresponding with the re
turns fled By the commissioners in
the clerks Office. One of the commits
sioners mnn belong to The opposing
political party and the clerk OF regis
tration is selected from the same par
ty. The vote mast be counted at the
polling place in the presence Of any
voter or voters who desire TO witness
the count 1t is impossible for frand
to be committed without detection.
The Objectionable feature Is IN re-
qniring the Secretary Of State TO fur
nish the paper npon which the names
of candidates must be printed. The
object of this provision was TO prevent
the disclosing of the manner in which
the voter east his ballot, but the sys.
TEN does not meet with popular ap-
proval, and / therefore suggest that q
law be enacted giving the fullest OPP
portuBity for the expression of the
wishes of the majority. But no cleo
tion law, however carefully framed,
can give. this expression without an
intelligent exercise Of the right Of sui,
frage.
The Governor also recommends the
changing of the time of holding the
general State elections.
CONCLUSION.
All of our public institutions, edu,
cational and charitable, are in a flour.
ishing condition and promise a career
Of usefulness in the future. Labor ii
better and more remunerative, and is,
sues are disappearing from the politi-
cal contests in the State. Capital has
come into the State, railroads have
been built and others projected, and
there are more enterprises completed
and in progress than ever before in
the history of the State. Taxation is
more equal and uniform, and there is
a greater Willingness to pay taxes, and
assessments have increased during this
administration, nearly forty millions
Of dollars having been added to the
assessment rolls.
Agricultural, mechanical and man
ufacturiDg interests have advanced
nearly two millions in machinery hay-
ing been put up and devoted TO these
interests. The financial condition of
the State is such that we can hope
fully look to the future for continued
prosperity.
Louisiana should send evidences of
her natural resources and great pro
gress to the Worlds Centennial and
Cotton Exposition, contributing not
only to display her own wealth and
but TO bring the Exposition
mp to the highest standard of excel
lence. L will be new era in the his
tory of the State, developing her re-
sources, educating her people, farmers,
and laborers. ] ask that a
liberal appropriation be made for an
exhibit from this State. This is of so
much Importance that I will reserve
further remarks respecting it for a
special message.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
AUCTION.

FTNHE following property win be sold at
4 auction for cash, at the residence of Da-
Yid Bujard, on
Saturday, May "a, HSs4.
at II O'Clock m:
Is head Of gentle Cattle ] Ok Wagon
Yoke of Work Oxen;
! Work Horse; Buggy
Plows, and q lot Of farming implements.
mAy-10 'S4-td.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

The present election laws--aefs IF
1877, 1880 and 1889 defective.
The recent election has developed
their aafeets / recommend thaE a
laws relating 10 elections e repealed
and that one be enacied dispensing
with ne objectionable iaatares III tlse
present slestien code A careful anal
5siA Of De present law win show that
4 ,saA ellaeted for ihe pnfpnse 81 Civ
nc Che fullest expression ~ I've
q nc getefs TIE POLES I8ry Iizes
tlse polling places and z.iaainss he
eleKk " ihe commissioners lhe III
lHFnlrg ciotf The eoauiiss isaef. ana
be Is feqaiEsd 70 make return eeFs;-
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
sugarfOWn Mail Route

WTE are again RAINING our Hack on this
w route, aud viii carry passengers and
light freight at reasonable rates
Leave Lake Charles Mondays and Thurs
days, at a. N. Leave SugaFfoWn Tuesdays
and Fridays, at p. N.
Office at Lake Charles Livery Stable.
may-I7-tf.l 6. NJ. Dies.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17

1. tqsitatT1Ez hss been appointed ii
llgsa' eaaApt ss q procure e.
u u piss iqf slle aflas pofilie ~
s4 0tlekns
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
Election Notice.

nE the Second day of JUNE, A. D. 1884,
" there viii be an election held at the
Court House for Mayor and five Aldermen
for the town Of Lake Charles, La
WM. MEYER, Mayor
Lake Charles. May II, lSs4.-td.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-05-17
NOTICE.

a ny one wishing to bay choice gentle
IA work ponies Of oxen, viii do well Il
Gallon WM. II. PRATER,
mays s-tt.l Near Edgsriy