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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
M TpQE

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANs, La,
January 90 1885.
NJ Office is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice Of
his Intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof VIII be
made before Judge or Clerk Of District Court
at Lake Charles La, on March is, 1885, viz ::
John A. Moss, Of Cameron parish, La, who
made Homestead Entry No. 5106 for the
81 Of S. Ell, Sec. %, and s. of s. WI, Sec.
"a TIP, II, s. r. II w, Louisiana Meridian.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, VIZ: S. f. Waltere, Chas b.
johnson, John Wing, J. ID. Ledoux, all
of Calcasieu parish. La.
jan-31-'S5f G. b. DARRALI Register.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
NOTICE.
LANp oFrIcE AT NEW ORLEANS,

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
January ~, 1885.
NT0TICEis hereby given thar the follow
in ing named settler has Gled notice Of
before the Judge Or Clerk Of District Court,
at Lake Charles, Ia. on March 10, 1885, viz;
Andrew j. Moss, of Cameron parish, La,
who made Homestead Entry No 5107, for
the 81 of s. WI, Sec. 19, Up. 10, s. X. II
West, and 81 Of S. FL, Sec. ~, TIP. IL, s.
r. u West He pames the following Wit
upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz: s.
y. Walters, Charles B. johnson, John Wing,
r. d. Ledoux, Of Calcasieu parish, La.
ian-319s5.1 @. d. DARRALL. Register.
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Hon. G. W. Richardson, Of Sugar.
town, called on as yesterday He
seems to be in fine health, and brings
good reports from his section; partic.
nlarly in relation % the farming inter.
ests Az are up and doing, and a
greater acreage warranted than ever
before. Let Is have good crop this
year, and 1885 viii prove to be the
brightest for Calcasieu since 1875.
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NOTICE.


LAND OFFICE AT NEw ORLEANS, La,
January 81, 1885.
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
IN Ing named settler has fled notice OF
his Intention to make final proof III support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or Clerk Of District
Court, at Lake Charles, Ia, ION April %,
1885, viz: Newton ! Cooper, Of Calcasieu
parish, La, who made Homestead Entry No.
1861, for the 81 Of s. VIZ, See. IL. and M
Of N. VIZ, Sec. 10, TIP. Oh X. 10 West He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous RESIDENCE upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz: James w Cooper, John
Bevins, w. /, Smith, James Smith, all Of
Calcasiep parish, La,
feb-79s5l G. -. DARRALL, Register
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For sale or Rent.

TNHAT DESIRABLE PROPERTY at Bag
4 dad, near Lake Charles, La, formerly
owned ana occupied a. residence BY Thos
j, Parker, including large dwelling house
store building and all improvements. Wili
be sold extremely low for cash. For terms
OF sale or rent, apply to the agent, Geo. II .
Wells, Esq, Lake Charles Calcasieu parish.
La, or to
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Hon. VIM. M. Perkins, from Big
Woods, gave us an extremely pleasant
call this week. With his undaunted
ylTaclty and good humor, reported to
us an unusual uprising in the farm
ing interest in his section. Some have
their corn already planted. Stock in
the pinewoods and Schoupique prairie
have done well this winter, and he pre-
diets bright and happy future for
bis part of CaIcasieu.
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NOrfce.

All parties. interested in laying out
streets in the Hutchins subdivision
are hereby requested to meet at the
Office Of Kleinpeter g. Bryan, on Tues
day, the 10th inst, at 10 o'clock a.
M, ia order to arrange the matter.
Also, those interested in laying out
streets in the BiIbo subdivision, north
of the railroad, viii meet at the depot
Wednesday, the 18th inst, at 10
o'clock, a. IN.
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A Good Investment.

NNok SALE, for cash only, about ninety
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
+. A. GALLAGHER.
Jan, "a, 1SS0-tf. Lake Charles, La.
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Subscribe to The Ecno
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
FarIla For sale.

I 40 ACRES OF LAND, situated two
4 w miles West of Lockport. on the
banks of Bayou Dinde, with about acres
open for cultivation, balance hard wood tim
per land' There Is on the place good
frame house. well of extra good wa
ter fruit reesabout 100 young orange
trees, shrubbery, etc, situated In d healthy
locality, on a high bluff, on the banks OF the
bayou, and In the finest stock range IN the
country, Title perfect, For further particu-
lars enquire Of
KLEINPETER Il BRYAN,
lan-lf-S0.l Lake Charles, La
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Thanks to P. Fontenot, Welsh;
'Wm. NJ. Perkins, Big Woods; w. /.
.Yawkey, Detroit, Mich; Benton Han
.chet Saginaw, Mich; K, NJ. Levings-
ton, Lake Charles, tor renewals Of sub
scriPtiou, and Frantz J. BopP, Min
den, La, for new subscription.
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Valuable Lots For SaIei!
AT DEESPORT.

We have number large and valuable lots
For sale, located at Deesport, situated south
Of the residence and saw mill Of l., O. Dees.
These lots range in size from one Ia one and
half acres. Win dispose Of them al tho
rate Of $25. 90 per acre
For full particulars, and a view OF an nc
curate map or plan Of location, call on
AA4EANHSETEH u BRYAN,
oct-St-SS. At j. w Bryanis store
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

In the town of Lake Charles, on Thursday,
March 5th, 1885, at the residence Of DR.. G. L.
Richardson, by the Rev. j. E. Bradley, Mr..
J: M. Parker, of CenterVille, La, to Miss
Martha Harper, of this town.
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For Sale Oh. Rent.

WHAT neat Cottage residence, with
4 grounds, outbuiidings, Orange and other
fruit tress, In Bagdad, near Lake Charles,
formerly owned by w. d. Jenkins Apply
70 Ullmann, Lewis ~ Co, Galveston, Texas.
or to their agent, Geo. II. Wells, ESQ. Lake
Charles, La. ffeb-75s5-f
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NOTICEf NOTICEf,

INVALUABLE Town Lots for sale situated
in the Eastern portion Of Lake Charles;
splendid locality for residences. For furthgr
particulars, apply to Kleinpeter 81 Bryan, or
o. M Richard lftYlv- 81 s66tf
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

HAVING bought out G., NJ Dees' Pine
IL Butts contract, the public are hereby
respectfully notified that all orders for same
will be promptly delivered by me as fast as
the mills turn them out.
feb-21-,Sh-3ml s W LYONS
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Nh. and Mrs D. Bloch, after an
absence Of several weeks, will return
home ,o-mmrow They have been
visiting friends and relatives in the
parisi NJ pojntc Coupoc.
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Al Valuable Tract

OF PINE TIMBERED LAND FOR SALE.
~ sttuated near Edgerly Station. IN this
parish, and described as follows: The s u
u Of EA of Section IS, in Township D,
south OF range IL west, containing 30 S7-IOG
acres. For further particular ppiy TO
T. W. RRYAN
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
Secretary PFC. tea

The Galigrqph says the Police Jury
Of Lincoln parish have passed alb ordi-a
nance ipstructing the District Attor-
ney to institute al injunction suit
against the whisky dealers q Rustcp.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
Notice TO the Public.

A NY PERSON OR PERSONS HOLDING
n claims against the Schooner AIMEE
RIGA, hailing from Galveston, Texas, and
owned by j. L. Nix, Of Lake Charles, La.
will present them to j. b. Kirkman, Agent,
at Lake Charles, La, for settlement, within
thirty days from date of this notice.
J, Z. NIX.
Lake Charles, La, March 7, 1855 5t.
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New Advertisements.
-
Valuable Property For
sale.

CNH0ICE Lake Charles lots, some fronting
~ on the Lake, valuable for mill or factory
site, and over 200 acres in country prop
ertY. Terms reasonable. Apply to Meyer
Well, "a Decatur street, New Orleans, or to
Geo. IL. Wells, agent, Lake Charles, Calca-
sieu parish. La Imar-1-'ab-3m.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

ne Echo did not say nor init
=" mat there were no meehaaios em-
possa IN the oonstruotiop Of the Bank
I''a'ng, which burned. on the cons
'H5' We pride ourselves on the skin
oaf mechanics, aud will assert
'Aout fear Of contradiction, thai
40Hg them eaa bc found men who
y capable and as skilled as Gao
'puad anywhere 10 the State.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

We welcome to our midst Mr..
and Mrs. John !. Bell, of St. Landry,
who arrived here on the 9th ult.,
direct from New Orleans, where they
have been spending some months with
relatives and delightiug themselves
with the Exposition. Mr.. Bell has
come to the employ Of Bloch & Bro,
as book-keeper, and we take pleasure
in recommending him to our people.
Mrs. Bell is a daughter of DR.. c. D.
Tatman, one Of St. Landry's oldest and
best physicians.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
nlnsnmer.aste EsnII.

4 grand Masquerade Ball will be
Given at FricI,c's Opera House, on St.
JosnpN nirht. feb 21-td
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Public attention is. directed TO
lhc advertisement Of ]. i, Nix rela-
five to claims held against the schoon-
on AmnrinA.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Our streets are being pretty well
worked: but then, it is awful expcn-
siye work.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

-Justfcccivvd, a nice line of La
dies and GcutIomcn's Silk ParasoIs
IRnd CmJrcIlas, at ID. BLocu q Bios.
mar-7-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Nov is the time for setting out,
bndding and grating fruit trees of
All kinds
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Our young friend, Stephen N.
Read, son Of our esteemed District
Judge, S. d. Read, returned last Mon
day from Kentucky where he had
been for some time attending the Med
ical College in the City of Louisville.
Steve returns to us with bis diploma
from this noted institute, and as an
NJ. d. is a quiet and uDassuming
young gentleman, who we feel conf.
dent will stick to his profession, and,
in thus doing his duty, will meet with
the success he deserves.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
VENIRE-
REFEREYCES

r IST OF JURORS drawn to serve for the
l. Regular April Term of the 18th Judicial
District Court, In and for Calcasieu Parish
La, to be begun and holden Monday, April
81, A. ID. 1885:
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Town Council Proceedings.

LAKE CHARLES, La, Mar. 2, 1885.
The Board met this day in regular
session. Present: VIM. Meyer, Mayor;
A. Rigmaiden, John Burnett, VIM.
Athens, and Thos Kleinpeter, alder
men. Absent: Geo. w. Ryan.
On motion, the reading of the min
utes was dispensed with.
On motion, the minutes of the last
meeting were adopted.
NJ. ]. Rosteet, Town Treasurer, ap-
peared and presented vouchers amount
ing to $5,7l5 %, which were ordered
to be destroyed, leaving a balance on
hand in the Treasury of 1857 II, WHICH
was received and approved.
The following accounts were read
and aDnrOvnd
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Our boys and girls school, under
Pie Pr"lrseorship Of Messrs. Gardner
Pnd AeNcesc, is being well attended,
pnd managed III most commemorate
Fhannor. The girls department is
'D charge Of Mrs. Gardner, a lady Of
Fare talent aud an experienced teacher.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

We are informed that Mr.. Lamny
C. Touc.y has sold his bar-room to
lrcssrs !. II. Mccormick and Blanc
Touchv. his brother.
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FOR SATE

1.-TWO valuable vacant lots on Lafayette
Il street, in Vermilionyille. For informaa
ton apply to @. Debafllon, ESQ.,, Vermiliou-
Vile, or KIEINPETER q BRYAN.
apr-Ig-iS4l Lake Charlee IA
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

See new advertisement headed
Dvanablc property for sale
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Prices have been generally re.
duced on all our Winter Stock. Call
and be convinced.
If. D. BLocH q Bro.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

was appointed BY the Mayor toreport at
next meeting, to define proper loca-
ton for q sewerto drain certain portions
Of the town. The Mayor appointed the
following: Thomas Kleinpeter, John
Burnett and A. Rigmaiden.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned subject to a call.
Approved. WIN. MEYER, May or.
Attest JACOB RIeMAIDEE, See'y.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Coffee, sugar and rice, at J.. Nv.
BRYAN S,
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MIR. James R. Howard is hauling
lumber to build a handsome residence
p "'s square on Kirby street, which,
''Aen completed, he will occupy until
hemores the Howard House from the
le04e Of the square to Kirby street.
ADu SO we go on steadily improving,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

Justice J. R. Robichaud, of the
End ward, arrested Monday evening
and brought to Lake Charles Wednes-
day, for safe keeping, until the Grand
Jury meets, one James Mcdonald, who
is charged with breaking into WeIsh's
store, at Welsh Station, on last Sun
day night, after IL o'clock. As the
missing goods from the store were
found IN McDonald's possession when
arrested, the conclusions are against
him. Justice Robichapd is a good
officer, and means to do his duty with
a determination to bring to justice all
aw-breakers in his ward, and thereby
serve his people and perform his Off
cial duties.
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For sale.

A GOOD COTTAGE RESIDENCE 93s
"a Kirby street. Apply TO
5an17-tf KLEINFETER II BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

The auction sale of so town lots,
advertised 10y KIeinpetor q Bryan to
come of to-day, Saturday the 7tb,
has been postponed until Saturday, the
l4tb inst at y m.
The great Kidney and Liver Cure,
for sale 10y VIM. MEYER.
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For sale. Cheap

4 n "A ACRES 81 Prairie Land, being &.
Ill It E%, Sec 10, Up. 10, 8. II. 5 West.
Apply to KIEINPETER a. BRYAN.
Lake Charles, La, Jan 10. 1885.
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For Rent.

A STORE HOUSE, RESIDENCE AND
~ outbuildings, by the year, at Jones'
Bluff, on Calcasieu river, IA miles above Lake
Charles. This is a good point for mercantile
business, for stoekraising. fishing, hunting,
etc. Apply to KLEINPETER g. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07
AUCTION SALE!
Desirable Building Lots in
IIle EEuEcHlins, IBiIbO aRd
Reid SUbsHiVisiOns.
SATURDAY,, MARCH Il, 1885,
Al h O'cIOcIS M.

fE0 TOWN LOTS will be offered to the
~ highest bidder, in the above parts Of
the town.
TERMs.-lo per cent. down, the balance in
one. two and three years, with interest and
vendors lein, to the satisfaction Of vendor.
Acts Of sale at purchasers expense.
Plans can be seen by applying to
KLEINPETER IL BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

"A Mr.. Window was found at his
''gg'ng camp, near Edgerly, in a
'PeechIess condition last "Wednesday,
loa died few minutes after being
'0oad. Mr.. Hampton, Of Hampton
Miller, for whom II seems he was
y Fo'Eog, had his body properLy cared
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We give room to the following
card because we feel proud and Crate
ful for the appreciation therein ex-
pressed
New ORLEANS, Feb. %, 50.
Editor Lake Charles Echo
Many hearty thanks from American
Seamen's F.aternal Society, and from
a multitude Of readers, and especially
from myself, for the able, highly priced
aud much read JAKE CHARLES EeHo,
for my Sailors Reading as a donation
to Seamen's Cause. Please do not
fail to continue il, and thus do much
good and receive many thanks and the
blessings of the Highest.
Fraternally, J., H. PEAsE,
Seamen's Chaplain.
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PUBLIC SALE.
BY THE TEsTAMENTARY EXECUTRIX.
SUCCESSION OF sEvERINE sALLIER, DEc'I

Fourteenth J4dtciai District Court, Parish Of
Cdlcasieu State Of LoiSidRG.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

W. Seth R2bipsoui fsom Rose
T'pt gave rs call this week, and
FeFts G favorable aandisiep * affairs
~ leeality Bot VIC were panied
near from him of tle serious illness
Hrs Jerrisap Brousssra, wife n
Y esteemed friend Cherry, 7 wbo has
y fqnhned % her bed for some
" WITH great suffering We sim
''s'y hope for her recovery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

A visit to the Opera House
Skating Rink last Tuesday evening,
enabled us to witness most amusing
as well as a really good past time.
There were a large number of skaters
in attendance, aud among them were
some very graceful lady and gentle
men skaters. The amusing part of the
business consisted of ground and
lofty tumbles," and the graceful part
in the ''airy'' and Indifferent swinging
motion of the more experienced.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-03-07

have just opened Il Drug Store
lo1 door to KIotz g. Marks, and will
y 'sep constantly on hand a full supply
pure Drugs. also offer my pro
X sssloaal services to the citizens of
ralcaslep parish. See advertisement.
kesPeotfully,
Dr.. w. j. BRowE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-10


NAMED at home in heathenish disregard
of church, and especially of New York
avenue Church, privileges. The congregation
came, an immense one; the choir, which had
carefully rehearsed for the occasion, sang, but
without spirit, feeling that they were wasting
their powers; the delicate ~allusion to the Presi-
dent, understood to have been prepared by the
pastor as apart of his sermon, was not uttered,
and altogether it was a disappointing service.
Clearly, Mr.. Cleveland should go to church,
lest he prove a stumbling block, not only in
the way of sinners, but of saints as well. 1t
is fondly hoped that he will attend the dea-
cons meeting this week. Let him see to it
that he does not disappoint these good men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-10

she be trusted anywhere elsel And may ii not
claimed for this very absurd recreation that II ma
keep the young fellows from places a good dsal worseN
even It they do not succeed in skating in the style pref
scribed by Brother Moodya-C Chicago Tribune.
CERTAINLY there is every reason why, at this time.
Democrats Of every stripe should unite to smooth
over difficulties and preserve the utmost harmony boz
tween the President and all sections Of his party. Tho
failure 20 do so indicates that, instead Of drawing a
prize in the lottery of politics, they have in reality
only caught a tartar. The Democratic party ought
to make haste to get rid Of its habit of chronic grum.
bling. It is charged with the responsibility for the
AFFAIRS OF the government, and must act as wisely and
olscreetly as it can. Mr.. Cleveland, too, must act, and
can no longer shelter himself behind commonplace
declarations OF opinion. The Democratic party Is no
longer a looker-on. but is in full charge of affairs. and
une.
his ominous labor revolution [the strike on the
oou!d INES is simply the elimination of a series of
1nolaeAtrous ana sinister business methods to which
sne entlre railway system of the country has been RS
morselessly subjected for q long series of wears. This
system OF legalized ~extortion and robbery began with
Sne plunder OF investors of all ranks and conditions,
from the wealthy and self-reliant capitalists to the
needy and dependent widow and innocent and unsus-
Recelhg orphan. Having exhausted the patience aud
eIe purse OF every individual who had a dollar to lend,
the manipulators of the securities of the Wabash.
Denyer q Rio Grande, Texas & st. Louis, Denver.
no Grande q Western, Texas Pacific, Texas & Little
Rock, ct id omne genus, are now raidine their serarai
employees in order, If possible, to keep their heads
above the financial wave that threatens to overwhelm
plumber they have already wrung from a decsiysl and snd
deluded public, but to possess themselves Of more.
Chicago News.
WITH the capture of the Tekke stronghold the sub.
lection OF the southern and so-ealled independent
Iurcomans was practically finished, for the Mervli
chiefs have voluntarily submitted to the Gar. The
annexation of Merry was speedily followed by Persia's
cession OF Sarakhs. A glance at the map will show
that by these two accessions, of territory Russia waa
enabled to approach Herat either by the valley of tho
Murgao river, which flows through the Merv oasis. or
by the valley of the Hari Rud river, on which Sarakhs
is situated. Penjdeh, now the subject of contention,
is on the Murgab, but considerably further up tho
river than Merry, and some miles south of the bound
airy claimed by Afghanistan. OF the other strategic
points now disputed, the most important are on the
Hari Rud, some distance south of Sarakhs. In brief.
the Russian forces, with their advanced basis of sup.
plies at Merv and Sarakhs, are, while the British For.
eign Office is amused with negotiations only intended
to gain time, being steadily pushed onward by two
Sun.