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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

The Police Jury met in regular Ses-
sion last Tuesday. The official pro-
ceediugs will appear in our next
weeks issue. X
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

We have heard Of come complaint
about there being no bridge over the
eonlee between the residence Of A. ].
Perkins and Drew'a saw mill. the old
footbridge having fallen down, and
pedestrians are now compelled 70 cross
on pile Of slabs, which maksa II very
disagressble in rainy weather and es-
pecialIy so after night.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
60 70 Marx's.

The, health Of Lake Charles is
splendid, and from what we have
learned from our friends from the
country who have visited town during
the week, we can say that the people
in the interior are enjoying the same
blessing.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
LAKE CHARLES, la.
RelIriona serYIces.

First Baptist Ch1rch-At II a. m.
and 1880 p. m. on the Sabbath. Prayer
Meeting-Thursday evenings at 1880
o'clock. Sunday school every Sabbath
at $3.50 o'clock a. m.
NJ. 3. Church South-Every Sun.
dav at III a. m. and at 7:30 p. m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evenings
at 7:30 O'Clock. Sunday school on
Sabbath at $50 o'clock a. m.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Lake Charles Commercial, Oct 90.
In speaking Of the assassination Of
Hoosicr last week, we said that be was
disturbing the Baptist meeting which
was in session at the time. This, we
are reliably informed, was . mistake, as
the meeting was not disturbed by
Hoosier, either before or after the
arTest.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

JW, Bryan Is nov selling bic esle'
bFated $50 buggies fer SAT DO,
And better BTeaEter side-bag buggy
for S50 than be eYeF sold before toE
$5s. Don't buy until yoa bare exam
ed bis stock.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
For SAIe on Remt.

THAT neat Cottage residence, with
Il grounds, outbuildingss Orange aud other
fruit tress, In Bagdad, near Lake Charles,
formerly owned by w. d. jenkins. Apply
to ullmann, Lewis q Co., Galveston, Texas
or to their agent, Geo. H. Wells, Esq, Lake
Charles, La. feb-5- 'a5-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
CoaIf COaI!!

White Ash Egg Coal, Red Ash Egg
Coal, Indian Nation Coal, Blacksmith
Coal and Best of Charcoal--delivered
at reasonable prices, by
noI3-3t. GEORGE q SwiFT.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned will pay top prices for
l. stock In job lots. Stock men will do
well TO call ON him before going elsewhere
Bring In also your produce with . certainty
Of selling. A. l. REID,
Manager Cosmopolitan Market.
Lake Charles, Aug, Il, 1885.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

When yon want FFuit, Vegetables,
Candies. Cigars, Tobacco, GigaEeltes,
Pipes. etc., iust drop into Sam Lyons
bio shop ana supply YoaE waats, be-
tWeea Blyae's store and ReIdep'a lag
0Hiee. On Ryan street.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
Go TO Marks.

Shorty, like all good business men,
tries to please the public, and to that
end keeps constantly on hand one of
the best assorted stocks Of Saddlery
and Harness outside Of New Orleans.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

The artesian well has reached q
depth of 800 feet, with hattering pros
poets of soon getting good water
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Preserves, Jellies, new Prnnes, new
'cnrrants, choice Creamery Butter, new
Louisiana Sugar, Swiss Cheese, Al
'dsn's Eyaporated Apples, just received
at MARKS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
vete 81 sIae THaral Diatriet.

The following 10 the total vote cast
ia the Third Congressional District at
the late election, in the different par.
ishes comprising the District:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
Mncl.leR,a ArnIea salve.

The Best Ralya in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt lthenm,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilhIains, 0orns, and all Skin Ernp-
tions. and positively cnres Piles, on 10
pay required. II is guaranteed 70 giye
perfect satisfaction, Or money refunded
Price rs cents per box
For aaIa IN On, w, "A. KNARp.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Go to ID. Bloch n Bro. and see the
Black Hawk Corn Shelter 81 work.
Il Is TIE most complete corn shelter
ever invented. and The ehespest,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Itch Of every kind cured in 80
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary 10.
ton. This never fails. Sold by W. A.
KNAPP, Druggist, Lake Charles, Ia.
maRee-lN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

4 Ab1 ACRES OF LAND, SIX MILES
4 III East Of Lake Charles being the
Il Il &. W. u Of See. 81. TIP. 2 s, r. z
West. Apply to j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
NOTICE.

FfsIIE nTst notes 81 tbs Htlha estate are now
u due, and unless payment Is maae imiaer
dsatelY they VIII be pleesa. n VIZ Aaeas "a
collector i, BEN hlah AZ ANi
snpLle-f. AaHl|NialF4tFf'
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
For Sale.

TX VALUABLE Town Lots near the 4. r.
1O Depot also, two lots with improve
ments consisting OF Dwelling House, etc.
Apply to A. RIGMAIDEN Il CO.,
sep4-3mH. At the Depot.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

It's quite English, you know, to buy
your Furnishing Goods at Marx's.
New styles, low prices.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

The place to go for your Saddlery
and Harness is where you get the best
goods for the least money, and that is
at Shorty's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

d. Bloch AZ Bro. pay the highest
market price, IL Cssb, for Wool, Hides,
Cotton, and al Country Produce.
Sep. lift,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

The only place In town where the
delicious Bayou Cook and Barataria
Oysters can be found is st the Central
House.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Clsterns Cfsterns ! CIsterns /!
All sizes and of best material, man
ufactured by Withers & Daniels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

II appears that MerFilps Washing
Compound takes the lead Of al other
washing preparations.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

StribIey's Common Sense Button
Boots, for Misses and Ladies, just in,
at Marks,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Houses moved, houses repaired, and
houses built, on shortest notice, by
Withers q Daniels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

4 ~ A ACRES Of PraiFie Land, being 3.
IL It Ell, Sec. 10, TIP. 10, 9. r. 5 West.
Located three miles from Welsh Station.
Apply TO ]. w. BRYAN,
Jan 10, 1885. Lake Charles, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
Go to Marks.

Leon Viterbo has the genuine
screwed double soled, Lake Charles
made Shoes, for only $3.50.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Wanted-500 customers TO order
Shoes right away, from Leon Viterbo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

will sell my stock Of Cooking
and Heating Stoves cheap for cash.
G.. RAwnzKY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Ladies and Misses Button Shoes and
Boots, of all styles and grades, at Leon
Yiferho's
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
For sic.

IL Block D, situated In the town Of Orange,
Texas, fronting on the Sabine river; the
property Of the Wilson heirs. viii sell on.
easy terms. For further particulars apply at
this office. Ham O. i8(j-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Have you tried a dozen of those
fine Bayou Cook Oysters, At the
Central House
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Lookl Look! Garry your wool
to GRADwoHL where you can get the
most money for IT.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

The ladies' of Lake Charles are loud
in their praises Of the nice Dress Goods
at ID. Bloch q Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Wagons and Bnggies with and
without tops, also extra shafts, at ID.
Block q Bros
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Nice Cashrneres and Ladies' Dress
Goods, At d. Bloch a Bros, At city
prices.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

In our local last week, beaded 1.-THE
Boss Coffee Day. II should have read
fourteen instead Of three gallons Of
coffee furnished Geronimo's band and
the attending guard. Our friend
Martin viii please forgive the mistake,
IS we are sure it's cold day for busiT
ness when the boys around the depot
don't Get away With three gallons q
HID most excellent coffee.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Finest cakes in town, at Mack's
Restaurant.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
FOR SALE,
At Reasonable Rates.

A FARM, known as the sold Mark
"a A4een place, about two miles east Of
Lake Charles, containing R90 acres Of
first-class lands.
An advantageously sltuated town lot south
OF the railroad near the depot.
81 acres Of land In See. 38, TIP, rs, n, =
west, on Lake Arthur.
100 acres Of land In Sec, -, TIP. 9s., X. 3
west, part timbered and part prairie, on
Bayou Nezpique,
279 acres Of land, VIZ Of See. So, TIP. 9
g.. X. west, ali wood land, on Bayou Nex-
pique. Apply to g, A., FQckNkf, or
TIiAD. MAYO,
jan-S0- $50. Lake Charles, La,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

TIME hest place for TRUCK GARDEN
IL and POULTRY FARM IN the State.
Situated within the town limits Of Lake
ness centre OF said town, consisting OF about
eight and a half acres Of ground, half OF
which Is under fence, improvements consist
Of dwelling house and large barn also, .
good we'll WIN either lease or sell on easy
terma. Inquiries solicited.
Call on or address, ELY II, DEEs,
AZ Court Hnnse, Lake ChArles. Ia.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Beautiful line Of Buttons, large and
small, novelties, just received, at N.
Marx's,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

New stock Of Clothing, new and
nobby styles, Just received at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Breech and Muzzle Loaders---all styles
and prices--at Murray & Brooke.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

600 LOTS, In the town Of Lake Charlea,
ANlO ranging In price from $40 TO $3.50.
Also, Prairie and Timhered Lands. Apply to
KLEINPETER b BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

"Shorty" has solid leather Saddle
Bags, at only One Dollar.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Twenty yards of good Calico for
sl.oo, at the N. 0. Cheap Cash Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

New stock Of Lamps, etc., at Leon
Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
Corporation Taxes.

Mt OTICE IL hereby given 10 all Tax Payers
In OF the Corporation OF Lake Charles that
the Tax Rolls for the year 1885, have been
delivered to me, and that tho Taxes for the
year 1885, are now due. They arc further
notified that said taxes Will become deiiu-
auent on the first day Of January, 1851, Par
lies owing taxes on personal property must
come forward and pay said taxes immediately
rs they are now delinquent, and ! shall pro-
eesd after so days from this date 10 issue
notices ae required BY law a e0st az tar
p4yeF Those Wishing 70 avoid costs Will llQ
well 10 make prompt payment ~,
al nj. MARSH,
EaFBorafian Tax Collector
LaEo Charles A&, ser n 1850,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

our eId friend Pat Fitzgerald, who
Is 10 well and fayeFsbIy known
throughout The parish, PF0elaims
shroagIl the columns Of the EoHo
this week that be is nov prepared 70
DO III kinds Of biaekAmithing- Pat
Ike every ons else, has his fort when
ii comes 10 business, and bis Il shOeing
horses, and bia aai!l IN shia, ~ n All
other branches Of bis business, II too
we'll known % need apy chin music
fsom as. Read Bis advertisement IL
smother eelumI.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Watch the Magic Lantern perform
ance in front of Leon Gottbold's store
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Nice assortment of Celluloid Collars
and Cuffs, at Leon Viterbo's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Beautiful Jerseys can be found at
Leon Vertobo's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Cashmeres, Flannels, Dress Goods,
in big variety, at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

For the best assortment of Boys and
Girls Shoes, 60 to Leon ViteFbo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Nobby line Of Gents Furnishing
Goods, at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Mrs. DR.. G. L. Richardson and little
son, are visiting the Crescent City.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Read this! GRADwoHL pays the
highest price cash for wool.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Clement is always on hand, and up
with the times on Groceries.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Oysters on the half shell, at Macks
Restaurant.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Yes; call for it, I've got it--cheap
for cash. II. GRADwoHL.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Fresh Stock of Candies at Leon
Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Ask for the BroucIe and Astrakan
Jerseys, at MARKS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13


Northern Indiana Butter, at Leon
Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
TUI.-ANH
UNIVERsITYsL0UIsIlNl
WIN, PRESTON JOHNSTON, Ii. D., Pres't.

G0LLEGE and High School Session begins
" October 18th. Entrance EXAMINE
lions, Oct, 4th, 9Th, 9th. Courses Of instruc-
ton Classical, Literary, Mathematical, Nat
ural Sciences, Mechanical, Commercial. Full
corps OF Professors Modern Languages
thoroughly taught Manual Training. Terms
moderate. For Catalogues address the Sec
rotary Of the unIyersIty. Aug. 1-9ms.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

For Fresh Bayou Cook and Bara-
taria Oysters, go to the Central House.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Go to Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
MILL
FOR SALE.
Situated ON the Lake Front,
Cor. HauIO and Front SITS.

The Machinery consists Of one Perkins
Single Machine, one Perkins Bolter, one
Perkins Drag Saw, one Perkins Saw Gum
mer, two Engines, two Boilers, one Bull
Wheel and Rope, extra Saws, Skating, Pull
leys and Betting, etc We will sell the above
at bargain. The capacity Of the mill Is
40, coo per day of eleven hours, For fur
Their particulars apply to the undersigned,
corner Ryan aud Pujo streets,
WIN. MEYER y BRO.
Lake Charles, La, July "a, 1885.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
LOCAL NEWS.

Go to Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13

Thimhis skeip Wagons "a iIs,
sN6. d NJ, haFAAIa
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
Packing Rope /

Of all kinds, at Murray q Brooks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-11-13
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La
n.A-La.. ~ 1904

on NO-6t
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-05-06
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
The Missouri Press Association Annual
Meeting.

The Missouri Press Association Annual
Meeting.
The programme for the annual meeting
of the Missouri Press Association, which
takes place at Mexico, the 18th and 18th
of May, consisting of the following:
"The Profession of journalism from a
Business, Moral and Social Standpoint" by
Walter Williams, Boonville Adrertiser. =
Editorial Ethics,' by Captain A. A LIE
seuer, Lexington Inteliiqence1.
.'The Editorial Department." by d. c. Ken
needy, Springfield Leader
"The Editorial Department." by George T.
The Advertising pepartment," by Theo.
d. Fisher, Farmington Times.
''The Duty of the Press During Prelimin-
airy Canvasses Toward Candidates for Pub
lie Position" by r. NJ. White, Mexico Ledqer
JOURNALISTIC Personalities" by w. D.
CrandalI, Brookfield Gazette
The Duty of the Press Toward Educa-
ton" by j. b. Merwin, Journal Of Education
"Snould Newspapers Follow or Leaf Pub
lie Opinion?" by j. E. Payne, Independence
"The Necessity for Local Organization"
by Lewis Lamkin. Gallatin Democrat
"The independent and the Dependent
Press" by Pet Thompson, New Cambria
Herald.
big Puffs for Little Tickets, With Special
Reference to shows, Entertainments" ETC.,
"Hints on Practical Printing! by Wallace
Williams, Fulton 7eteqraph
After each paper is read discussion of
the subject, limited to fifteen minutes,
speeches to five minutes, in which all are
invited to participate, will take place.
The exercises will be interspersed with
music and readings and such other literary
exercises as may be arranged
This meeting will be more of profess
sional business nature than usual and will,
therefore, be of unusual interest to the
members of the profession.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-05-06
xLIxTH CONGRESS.

IN the Senate on the 26th Mr.. Whitthorne,
the new senator from Tennessee, was sworn
in. The bill relating to bonds of brewers
passed. Mr.. Blair addressed the Senate at
amendment prohibiting the manufacture or
sale of alcoholic liquors. The Inter State
Commerce bill was taken up and Messrs.
speeches The Post Office Appropri.
alton bill was reported...... In the House,
under the call OF States many bills were in,
to the Union of the whole of Dakota: to
create board of arbitration and establish
State commerce: to amend the Pacific rail
road acts. The River and Harbor bill was
taken up in committee of the whole and de-
bated at length.
IN the Senate on the 9Th the testimony
taken in the Payne election investigation
was laid before the Senate, and Senator
Payne discussed it at length. The bill Tor
improving the White House passed; also a
large number of bridge bills. The Inter
State Commerce bill was then taken up. .....
In the House the bill prohibiting aliens ac-
quiring title to lant was reported adverse
iy: Messrs. O'Neill (Mo.) and Foran (O) had
little tilt. The River and Harbor bill was
taken up in committee of the whole.
IN the Senate on the 2sth eleven bridge
bills were passed Mr.. Mitchell addressed
the senate on the mem orial of the Method
ist Church, praying for better treatment
for Chinese, after W hich the Post Office APP
preparation bill was taken up, and there
was a long debate, enlivened by tilt be-
tween senator's Beck and Frye. 800. In the
House the bill regulating the sale of oleo-
margarine was reported. In committee of
the whole the River and Harbor bill was
taken up and discussed during the rest OF
the session.
In the Senate on the Goth the Fourth of
July Claims bill" was taken up and after
some wrangling passed. The Post Office
Appropriation bill was taken up and Mr..
Beck spoke at considerable length, occupy
ing the floor three and a half hours and Civ
ing his views on the tariff a sort OF
peroratiOn. LIN the House a bill for retire
ment an recoinage of trade dollars was re-
ported. ,TheRiver and Harbor bill was taken
up and considered in committee of the
whole.
IN the Senate on the 30th the Presidents
veto of the bill giving pauper corpses to
medical colleges in the District of columbia
was sustained. The conference committee
report on the Indian Appropriation bill was
agreed to and the Post office Appropriation
bill was taken up In the House the bill
creating a department of agriculture was
called up and debated until the expiration
of the morning hour, when the River and
HarbOr bill was taken up in committee OF
the whole.