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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27
Where Laces ire Made.

The most of the handmade lace is
manufactured in Belgium, France, and
England. Large quantities are also
made by machinery in the two latter
countries and in the United States. The
application of machinery to this delicate
and intricate work has made many kinds
of lace very cheap, which, when made
by hand, never could have been other
wise than expensive because of the
labor required to complete them. In
Belgium, where a very large part of the
real lace is made (the handmade laces
are all called real" and machine laces
''imitation"), over $50, 600 women are
said to be employed in lac%e-making, and
the majority Of these work at home.
There are 900 lace schools in the count
ry. Probably the most important center
of the work in that country is the city
of Brussels. A very expensive kind of
lace is made here, known as Brussels
lace, which is of very fine thread and in
tricate design. Mechlin lace, which is
very fine and transparent, is made at
Mechlin, Antwerp, Lierre, and Turn
hout. The manufacture of Valenciennes,
another favorite lace is extinct in it's
native city-whence it derived its name
but has attained much prosperity in
Flanders. 1t is now chiefly made at the
towns of Ypres, Bruges, Courtrai, Menin'
Client, and Alost. The productions OF
Ypres are of the finest quality. In
France, a few years ago, the number OF
lace-makers was estimated at $50, 900,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

Journalism is taking a squirt in Italy.
In Naples there is a regular newspaper
reading craze, and evcn the beggars
gather around some fortunate posscssor
Of q daily paper as he reads aloud in the
street. But the people soon get tired of
any one paper, and clamor for a new one.
The consequence is that almost every day
some paper dies and another takes its
place. One of the most certain ways of
killinga newspaper in Italy, by the way
is to fiji it with news. What they want
is good local lies and blood-curdling sen-
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

Another case showing the communica-
bility of contagious diseases by clothing
is reported from Bath, Me-, where a
girl had scarlet fever at a boarding
school. After recovery she returned
homo, and a trunk containing the clothing
she wore while sick was put away in the
garnet. Six months later two little chill
dren were playing in the garnet, and
opening the trunk, took out some of the
clothing. In a week both were taken
verg ill with the disease, and one died.
There was no other persons ill with scarlet
fever in the community.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

but this total had been considerably re-
duced by the use of machinery in recent
years. The point d'Alcncon lace, which
is a very beautiful lace, made entirely by
hand with n fine needle, in small pieces.
which are afterward united by invisible
seams, is made principally at Baycux.
The towns of Bayeux and Caen are es.
pccially noted for the manufacture of fine
black laces. Chantilly lace, which was
formerly made almost altogether at Chan.
tilly, is now made quite EXTENSIVELY at the
two towns mentioned above. The pro-
auctions of the towns Of Lille and Arras
are also well known. Lille lace is very
simple in design, but very fine md beau
tltul. The lace of Baillcul is strong and
cheap, and extensively used for trimming.
The lace manufacture of the district of
AuVcrgne, of which the town of LIE Puy
IS the centre, is considered the most an
Gent and extensive in France. Over
lOo, 700 women arc there employed, and
nearly every kind of lace is made. The
headquarters for machine made laces in
France arc at Calais. In England the
manufacture of lace is carried on chiefly
IN the counties of Buckingham, Dew On
and Bedford. The best known of the.
English handmade laces is the Honiton,
so called from the town OF this name in,
D~cvonshire, where it was first made. In
the city of Nottingham the manufacture.
OF hand laces was an important industry
some years ago, but this has been almost
destroyed by the introduction of ma
chinery for lace manufacture. The town
ls now the headquarters for some of the,
finest designs in machine made laccs that.
are known. Lace is made to some extent
in Ireland, especially in the town of
Limerick, also in Scotland, and in nearly
every country of Europe to a limited ex--
~tent.-Lnter- Ocean.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27
English sparrows have become such q

English sparrows have become such a
nuisance in New Jersey that thy are
hunted regularly. The professional
hunters usually perform their work at
night, in the vicinity of hayricks, where
sparrows pass the night. The method
pursued in catching them, which is known
as bat-fowling, requires the presence of
four sportsmen. One carries a long heavy
stick, with which he beats the sides of
the rick, and starts the game. Another
bears a lantern at the end of a long pole,
toward which the birds fly when awak-
ened from sleep. The other two hold
close against the roosting haunt of the
birds a wide-mouthed net, into which
the sparrows dash, bewildered by the
noise and dazzlcd by the light.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27
Certain Pecnliarities.

"Here's a silly joke, Bromley, about q
mar talking to a lady three hours, think-
ing she was his wife all the time"
"Darringer, the man was an idiot. I
couldn't talk to a lady a minute without
knowing whether she was my wife or
not, not even through a fog-hon. There
are certain peculiaritics Of emphasize
Eyes, I know, Bromley. My wife's
got 'en, too."-Phihdelphn Call.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

The report of the work OF the life-sav-
ing service for last year, which has re-
Gently been issued, shows that during the
year 1885 there were 371 disasters
to vessels within the field of the
life-saving service. The total value
of property involved amounted to
s 1854, $50, and of this amount
only property valued at 81, 254, 1877 was
lost. The number of human beings i'm
periled by these disasters was 2 ,439, and
of these only eleven were lost, while 56s
shipwrecked persons were given shelter
and succor at the ~live-saving stations on
the coast. The report presents these de-
tails: In addition to persons saved
from vessels, thirty-seven others were
rescued who would probably have per-
ished without the help of the l~ife-saving
crews. Eighteen of these were taken
from the water into which they had fall
fen from wharves, piers, etc.; ten from
isolated cribs and conduits, from which
they were in imminent peril of being
o"Spo w IhO WuFcS,duu nluc from houses
in danger of being washed away by mum
dation. The Investigations held in each
case of loss of life show that in no in
stance were the life-saving crews at
fault, and that the fatality was
beyond human prevention. Of the eleven
persons who persisted, one, a boy, was
swept away and drowned through reck-
lessly climbing out Of the brooches buoy
and attempting to hold on by the sling
while being drawn ashore from a wreck;
eight were lost by the breaking up of their
vessel on an outlying shoal beyond reach
of the apparatus, the terrific surf and sea
rendering boat service impossible; one
was scalded to death by the breaking of
. steam-pipe upon q stranded steamer.
and one was drowned from q steam
launch, which was run down by a passing
vessel and sunk. With one exception all
these fatalities occurred during the hours
- darkness" s
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

Many of the men who took claims on
the Grow Creek reservation in Dakota,
under the Arthur proclamation, have put
in large crops thereon and intend to har-
vest them, while the Indians declare they
will harvest those crops themselves. Over
q million forest trees have been set out
this spring by the settlers.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27
Fashion Notes.

Fashion Notes.
Lace mitts are again in vogue.
The handsomest grenadines are beaded.
Belts will be much worn with summer
dresses.
Striped and checked materials are all.
the rage. (
Lace mantles are profuscly trimmed
with beads.
Snowballs make q lovely trimming for
q tullc bonnet.
Tucks and plaits are supcrseding.
founccs and frills.
The bodices of thin wooden materials.
are lined with silk.
Yellow and hclitrope are the leading
London colors this summer.
Black, white, and scarlet are the pre-
ferred colors for tullc bonncts.
White frocks arc not so much in favor,
this year for festivals rs formerly.
The new peach color combines exqui-
sitely with gold shades of yellow.
The London turban is a f~avorite, but
for seaside, mountain, and travelling
wear.
Pongee combined with plaid Surah.
makes a pretty and inexpensive summer
dress.
A tulle bonnet should be the lightcst,
most cloud-likc piece of hcadgear imagi-
nablc.
Gathered panels take the place of
pleated ones on summer wash fabric
dresses.
Spangled Grape fans in iridescent
effects come among other novelties in
this line.
Large Gaincsborough hats are again
in vogue, but they have very large, high,
conical crown.
There is new and delicious shade of
peach color that takes the bloom off
every other shade.
Surplice bodiccs nave the fullness be-
ginning at the shoulder scam, and cross
ing diagonally from right to left.
Necklaces of cut steel and black
pearls, the latter not always genuine, are
included among the novelties of the sea-
son.
It is predicted that next fall we shall
have a revival Of the old-fashioncd puffed
sleeves that were worn in the days of
Josephine.
A standing collar more suitable for hot
weather has appeared, open in front
about an inch. 1t is one of the old styles
rc-introduced.
Tulle bon nets-white, black, gray.
scarlet, all shades of red and rose color,
blue and heliotrope-are worn for full
dress occasions.
Fans this season are exquisite. San
dial, violet and other scentcd-wood sticks
are used, so that a little breeze brings a
delicious perfume.
Plain surah and silks, with plush or
velvet stripes, are used for the skirt, the
bodice and draperies being of etamine,
mohair or cashmere.
Serges are in high favor and deservedly
so, for there is no medium priced goods
from which so much wear and general
satisfaction can be had.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

A Chicago citizen talks of transplant
ing n of the big California trees to his
summer residence near the city. The one
he has selected is 800 feet high and
ninety-eight feet in circumference. It is
estimated that the transportation will
cost him SIS, 600. The weight of the
leviathan is about 40, 900 pounds.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

A British Royal Commission has inves-
tigated Pasteur's method of treating
h~ydrophobia and declares it to be one of
the most important medical discoveries
Of this century.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
Enecl OF the Recent cold snap,

Special to the Picayune.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 23.--Re-
ferring to the damages by the recent
freezing in Florida, the Times Union
tomorrow morning will say that from
reports received, authenticated BY the
personal investigation of an expert,
who has travelled all through the State
where the bulk Of the orange crop is
raised, 1t appears
/. That the actual money value to
the growers of oranges rendered un-
marketable by reason of being frozen
on the trees is about 81, 100000, esti-
mating the original crop 100000 boxes
which is quite low enough.
2. That young nursury stock in the
northern part of the State is badly
damaged by being top.killed, but that
it will by no means be total loss.
8. That bearing orange and lemon
trees, nearly down to the line of the
South Florida railroad, are injured to
the extent Of losing d large part Of the
fall growth on which the bloom comes,
so the crop of 1886 will be largely re-
duced in that region.
A. That pine-apples, in the same re-
gion, together with gnavas and other
tender tropical fruits, are killed TO the
roots and will require year to reeu-
perate.
s. That early vegetables have been
badly damaged but can be replaced,
the principal loss being the time and
expense of planting and the loss Of
extra prices Of an early market.
9. That the whole spot money dam
age to tho fruit and farm interests Of
the State will not exceed $4,000, 900.
The trees are showing great recupera.
tive power and the loss being widely
distributed will be comparatively easy
to bear. Experienced growers are not
discouraged. The weather is now de-
lightful.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
sLEEPING-CAR CRENaATED
Marrow Escape OfFhe Pass
sengers.

special 70 inc news mn,
III FAso' Jan ~ Inns morning.
between ! ana O'Clock, WINE q traih
nlled WIN eXcursionlSls 70. oai1Iorhla
ana ~, Mexico was approaonlhg NJ rinlay
otatioh' Sixty mics East g ~ aso,
9 rullmah eoaeh was Iogna 70 DC on
nre' Inc falh came west Oh the
sunset route Inc Fuilman coaoh
was completely aeSLroyea' ana many
OF the passengers 'oss neaVlly' pnt
none were osaly ihlure9: a tlmely
incident prevented inc disaster from
being much worse ,,
mr., Willlam sherman % Milwai-
kee' WIS, haa oeeh n the smoSlhg
car 10 iake some meulclhe tof asthma:
ana @heh ne returned Ine smell on
burning palht atlracIeu alai ana ne
looked ior the cause pul laliou 70 zee
shs nre anu reslreu' ioW ni9iuenlS
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
The President and the Works
tmEmeM.

Times-Democrat,
WAsHIiGToN, Jan. 23.-At recent
meeting OF the committee on labor OF
the House of Representatives state
ments were made that the spirit of the
eight-hour law was being openly VIC
lated, ignored and eyaded in certain
of the Government Departments, and
Chairman O'Neil was empowered to
present to the House resolution Of
inquiry, directed to the various Secre-
taries, asking in direct terms whether
the law was being enforced by them.
Pending the introduction of the reso,
luton Mr. O'Neil sought an audience
with the President, which was granted
this afternoon and lasted for over an
hour.
On the matter of the eight-hour law
the President said: II believe that
the law is a sound one and good one
and that it should be enforced to the
letter. have no information regard
ing instances of its violation or eva
sion, but if such instances are pre-
sented to me, | will see that the abuse
is remedied and the full spirit OF the
law enforced, which | understand 10
be TO pay workingmen in the Govern
lnent employ for eight hours work
daily what is paid outside Of the gov
ernnent employ for full days work.
The Government cannot afford to set
the example of non-enforcement and
non-obseryance of its own enactments,N =
The President further said: u ap-
preciate the effect upon tho mechanics
of the country of the constantly in
creasing use Of labor-saying machin,
cry, and I can think Of no more prac'
tical relief for the unemployed surplus
labor than the occupation by IL Of the
public lands. | do not hesitate to say
that | am heartily in favor Of any
feasible plan for encouragement and
assistance Of American settlers npoI
the public domain by the general
Government
| In this conclnsien the President OK
pressed some very radical views uPoT
the subject Of the occupation OF th'
vast tracts Of public land By foFeigI
capitalists. The President seemed de
sirous 81 impressing upon MF. OAei
his willingness 10 cooperate viii
Congress II any efforts j may max
make to elevate the working clasl
and improve the social condition D
The bread winners.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

If we would look at our being for a
time, and see ourselves just as we are
mot as we think we are--and as we
are seen by others, do you not think
that many of us would go to bed that
night with a graphic picture of our
past folly before us and arise next
morn with an earnest desire to let the
past be "a thing of the past" and TO
do according to the diciation of our
eonscienGes and live a different and
better lifeg
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by sense OF
weight in the back, loins and lower part of
the abdomen, causing the patient to suppose
he has some affection of the kidneys or neigh
boring organs. At times, symptoms of indi-
gestion are present, fatulency, uneasiness Of
the stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeable itching,
after getting warm. Is a common attendant.
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at
once to the application Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the
intense itching, and effecting permanent
cure. Price so cents. Address, The DR.. BO-
sanko Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by WM.
MEYER, Lake Charles, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
Kexnote 20 Health.

Here is wealth. Wealth means indie
pendenee. The Keynote is DR.. Bosan-
kos Cough and Lung Syrup, the best
Cough Syrup in the world. Cnres
Coughs, Colds, Pains in the Chest,
Bronchitis and Primary Consumption.
One dose gives relief in every case
Take no other Price SO cents and ST.
Samples free. Sold by VIM, Meyer.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

and an s. Z. Carey, Of whom Calca-
sieu may well be proud.
With many thanks indeeli to those
friends in need" who come to our
rescue, trust they may reap rich
reward for their labors, with naught
but prosperity and happiness in their
new homes.
THos. A. FLANAGAN,
Agricultural Department,
Louisiana Exhibit.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

-" J.. w. Davidson, OF Evergreen,
Ala, says, for years have been tron-
Dled with Ague and Dumb Chills, my
whole system was ilnpregnated with
Malaria in its most malignant form.
three boxes Of Morse'a Agae Magnets
thoroughly cured me, ut cost of fifty
cents per box. when | had expended
hundreds of dollars with physicians. .
For sale by Wa MEYER, Lake Charles,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
a osasury ana q Quarser oId,


Picayune,
Death seems to forget some people.
One of the forgotten ones was Minnie
Augustine, d coIoFed woman, She
died At The age Of 1876 years, She was
native Of Africa, was brought to
America when a girl, and has been
living in New Orleans and vicinity for
century, The old woman labored
faithfully while her strength lasted,
and spent her last years IN her home
at No. 4l8 Bourbon street, She was
the mother Of many children who
have multiplied and become very
large family, The long lived woman
was 4 deYont Catholic, aud Father
Thesis, Of the Holy Trinity Church.
attended her ia her iast illness. She
was buried yesterday IL Campo Santo
Cemetery, and many followed her
earthly remains 70 the grave. Among
those present al her funeral was her
youngest surviving daughter, who 4
nov SIS years old
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

We should not judge others alto
gether by what they say; we should
listen to all they have to say, as their
inmost thoughts and sentiments are
bound to enter, in some degree, into
the drift of their conversation; we can
then, more likely, draw up better
conclusion of facts and get clearer
view of the case.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30
sEorse,s Ague sIagneIs.

Gentlemen Please ship us vt once
two more gross Of your wonderful chill
and malaria remedy, IL gives universal
satisfaction and il the best seller VIC
have ever bad, because il does all yon
claim for 1t. Yours truly, 3. w. TAY-
LoR. Jefferson. Texas
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Sugar, Bowi Il was feared that
late cold wave would completely desipy
Tho garden crops then So abundant
THIS, howeger, Ems nal haen Eha case,
INC vegetable tables afe sEill provided
with a fair assortment of saeuleuts
though much infqripr ~ The fpfmef
tine spaai Gems, As feAt rs tlae soil
eaR he FfapAFedi tsia gsFseNf sss'
sowing new aeaa, and wa WIN AeIi5
hsre a. ahundanl supply baksre
the freeze
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Remember Merse's Agne and Ma
laEial Magnets cures BiHiousness, Sick
Headache, Fever and Agne, Dumb
Clills, aud Maiaria WM MEgER, Lake
Charles, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Tie Terrebonna Times We see
BY the papers that some IF the pro-
found ana artful politicians ri ths
parish ~ Lafaurclle, arc taking very
lively interest h the selection oi q
Judge for 1efrebonne and 81, Mary.
Mould il not be o. well foF The gem
ilemen u allow The psopies who
ought 10 be the most interested ID
this matter, 10 choose fer themselves
Ne earsainly tlalnk %.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

A real corn taxa tight sioe.-
Boston Beacon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

The original Balkin' affair--The
mule E1change.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Little girl to unrle--lIow do you
make Maltese cross? Unele-Step
on her tail.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Il is q difficult job 10 set hen on
a good example.-Bostoa Bqietia.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Impose on no mans good nature,
lest perhaps he should find it out and
you perhaps merit his contempt.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

A Boston boy calls himself Compass
because he is boxed 50 often.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Sixty tons Of almonds weEe gathered
from 4 sixty- acre orchard on the OAK
shade farm, near Woodland, California,
the past season, At ten cents per
ponia the crop will bring sl2,0o0,-
"a.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

In our prosperity we are too apt to
forget the adversely of our feliow-men.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

We ourselves are the only ones to
be censured for many of the misfor,
times and trials which befall our ex.
istence.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

If we read at all, better that we read
good books, they will excite our bet
ter aspirations. Life is too short to
attend to trifes. -n
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

They whose hobby it is to predict
evil frequently experience the same.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

What is happiness to some, would
be unhappiness to others-let each
seek out his better contentment and
live well to it.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

BE yourself! Do your own think
ing--have your own opinion-carry
your responsibilities upon your own
shoulders, and you WiH succeed, when
you never would if you left it to your
friends and relatives to push you up
Iife's hill.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

1t is hardly fair to judge one while
meditating the extreme of any subject,
for as sure as they are in the extreme,
so will they after become considerate,
and possibly tend toward the other
extreme.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-01-30

Who needlessly finds fault, is him
self not only faulty, but ignorant of it