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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
CLEAR TIE DECKS.

Now that the day is near At hand
when the voters Of Galcasieu parish
will be called upon to choose repre-
sentative for the Third District in the
National Congress, it behooves every
true lover Of good government TO rally
in the interest Of onr present true and
trisd representative, Hon. Edward j..
Gay, who but few weeks since was
unanimously rcnominated by a con-
ventiou composed of some of the most
prominent gentlemen and sound Dem
ocrats in this District. The unanimity
Of sentiment expressed by the conven-
tion that nominated Mr.. Gay is the
best Of evidence that his stewardship
as a representative of the best interests
of the people is highly satisfactory to
his constituents, and 10 that end,
without dissenting voice or a muir
muir of objection, the Democratic
party Of the Third District, through
their chosen delegates In convention
assembled on Sept 25, 1886, pledged
him hearty support for reelection
to the Fiftieth Congress.
Prominent speakers have been cho-
sen and are now in the field canvassing
the District in behalf of Mr.. Gays
candidacy and will visit Lake Charles
on Thursday, October %, when an old
time Democratic mass meeting will be
held and the political issues of the
day lucidly explained by Mr.. Gay and
others 1t is to be hoped that every
Democrat in tile parish of Calcasieu,
that possibly can, will be on hand to
lend their presence in cheering on and
giving renewed vlgor and life to the
cause of good government and Demo-
cratic principles, thereby burying for
ever the Radical hordes that are now
being rallied together by designing
and INSCRIPTIONS politicians, with a
view of inaugurating the scenes of a
few years ago and placing the affairs
of State in the hands of the enemies
of honest government and foisting
Chester B. Darrall, the present Repub-
lican candidate for Congress in this
District into Office, to the detriment of
the best interests Of our people.
The defeat of the Republicans in
the Third District on November I'd,
prox., will be the death knel of that
party forever in Louisiana, and they
are aware of the fact, and will leave
no stone unturned to elect Mr.. Darrall
and regain control of the District So
we most earnestly desire to impress
upon the mind of every true Demo
crat the necessity and importance of
activity in the cause of Democratic
supremacy and insist upon thorough
organization, that every vote may be
brought out and the election of Hon.
E. ]. Gay be not only made an assured
fact, but that it may be recorded as a
triumphant of the great principles for
which our forefathers fought over cor
ruption and ignorance.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

We were deeply panied laat Saturday by a
press announcement Of the death, at Orange,
Texas, ON the sth inst, OF Mrs. .0llie Harris,
the young and highly esteemed wife o. our
brother journalist, A. P. Harris. editor Of the
Orange Tribune, Mrs Harris was the daugh-
Ter Of Col Hugh oehiltree, Of Orange. She
was only twenty-nine years old, and her AZ
fectionate and happy disposition made her a
special faEorite among her many relatives and
friends, and in her avn home, nov 50 sud
denly and sadly darkened by her death. She
leaves two little children, girls, who, with
their bereayea faths1, ahFs oar aaaral els sYal-
patty ~ their great loas
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

Contains over 10, 900 names and postofflcf
address of Abstractors of Titles, Real Estate
Agents Real Estate Attorneys and Banker
in practically every county OF the United
States and Territories.
Parties having land for sale or collection,
to make, or titles TO have abstract of, or pa
pers to record, or taxes to pay, or lost on
missing heirs to find, or other Information
relating to anything appertaining to any
county OF State regarding lands, titles, re.
sources, improvements, projected railroads,
mines, minerals, timber, ETC., can find On
address Of some fl practically every or any
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names from every county are subscribers,
The person or parties wanting any informa-
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subscribers adyeftise for business
We have used every endeavor TO have only
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and will deem II a favor to be Informed Of
any not SO found
Subscribers for Vol 2, 1878 now solicited.
Representation and copy Of Directory, as 100.
The names In Vol !, now ready, We're rec
commended To us usually BY County Jerks
or Postmasters, and we recommend them on
the guarantees Furnished US.
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CHEsdER b. DARRALI
sheriG7s sale.
LIE. pavls vs.. Ryan q eeary, Ct al

p. B. Davis VS.. Ryan d Geary,. ct al
DY VIRTUE of a f'lit,-ieS writ of fe,'i Jacia,
Id Issued and to me directed, by the Hon.
orable Court aforesaid, In the above men,
toned suit, j have seized and will offer fol
sale, at public auction, to the last and high
est bidder, with the benefit OF appraisement,
at the Court House door of the aforesaid
parish, in the town Of Lake Charles, on
Saturday, November 30. IsS6,
between legal hours, all the right, title and
interest OF Joseph L. Ryan, one of the defend
ants, In and to the following described prop
crty, to-wit;
Block No. twenty-five (2b) of the Bilbo Sub.
division of the Town Of Lake Charles less
three (3) lots in the northeast corner Of said
block.
Six acres of land in Section thirty-two (32),
In Township nine (9) South, Range eight (g
West, being east tWo-thirds % of the ten
acre purchase Of Joseph y. Ryan from Jobn
A. Speneeis succession, as per act Of sale
made Sept. g. 1876, by Mrs. Josephine p.
Spence, Administrative.
Also six acres in Section thiTtY-tWo 1922,
Township nine 90 South. Range eight {9
West, being bounded on the north by land
OF Jacob Ryan, east by land 81 James Sailing
and Nj. M Vail, south BY land OF II. La
Grange, j. N. Reid and Ann Houston, and
west BY land formerly belonging 70 d. D.
TsaMB -caah on the aay. of sele.
DAVID j. REID,
Sheriff Of Calcasiep Parish, La
Lake Charles, La, October 10, 1886.
/ ii
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
Attest: q KIGMAIDEN,
Secretary pro tenn.

LAKE CHARLES, La, Oct. I, 1886.
The Board of School Directors met
this day pursuant to adjournment.
Present; j. w. Bryan, president, and
Jno. II. Poe, secretary ; A. Rigmaiden,
Thos. Klienpeter and John McNeese.
Mr.. Klienpeter was called to the
chair, and on motion of ]. W. Bryan
the following resolution was adopted
Whereas, The Police Jury of the
Parish of Calcasieu did at its meeting
in April, 1856, include in the an
nual Budget So, 900 for the benefit of
public schools of this parish; and,
whereas, the tax collector is now, and
has been actively engaged since Sept.
LIST, 1886, in collecting taxes, the same
being revenues for this year, and out
of which this $4,000 school fund is
appropriated, which amount, added to
the poll tax, must approximate a total
of about $4,000, which in all proba-
bility will be collected and in the
treasury by the LIST of January, 1887;
therefore,
Be ii Resolved, That it is the sense
of this Board that the public schools
of this parish should be opened on the
first Monday in November, or as soon
thereafter as practicable.
On motion, it was
RESOLVED, That the sub-directors in
the different wards of this parish are
hereby instructed, when making appli-
cations and recommending teachers, to
mention whether or not said school to
be taught is a grammar or primary
grade school and any neglect on their
part to make mention of the above
fact, said application will not be acted
upon.
On motion, Messrs. John McNeese
and Thos. Klienpeter were appointed
a committee to draft a circular letter
of instructions to sub.dlreCtors, the
same to be printed and a copy of same
to be mailed to each sub-director.
On motion of Jno. Fl. Poe, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Whereas, There has been large
amounts realized from the sale of the
Sixteenth or School Sections, sold in
this parish, and RENTED by the Treas
urer to the State Auditor of Public
Accounts, six per cent interest of
which should be RENTED to the school
treasurer annually, and placed to the
credit of the township in which said
sixteenth section sold is situated, and
more than two years have elapsed since
the first of said sections was sold and
no remittances have as yet been re
celved therefore,
Be 1t res0l0ed That the President
of this Board is hereby requested to
correspond with the State SupeIintend-
ent of Education with view Of OBJ
tanning information MS to what amount
of interest is now due the several
townships that he may have the same
RENTED and credited TO said town
ships as the law directs
On motion, the President was au-
thorized to contract with Mr. w. L.
Braisco, who holds primary grade
certificate, to teach q coore6 school in
Gason Settlement, third ward.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned until Wednesday,
Oct, 9th, 1886, at 2 p. m.
Approved j. W. BRYAN,
President.
Attest JEo. Il. Poe, See'y.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

THE fault finding with President
Cleveland for vetoing few pension
claims u the merest political claptraP
He signed more pension bills during
the first year Of his admiuistrationthau
Gen. Grant did in his eight years
More pension money has been paid
during the past year than during any
former year Of our couusry's history
Tbs President believes in granting
pensions mall worthy and merItorious
cases, and to weed out improper claim
ants Is whasovary good soldier desires.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
Tur Republieans Of Tie Third Di.

The Republicans of the Third Dis.
triet. seeing no sugar" in Davidson's
candidacy, hauled down the name of
Iberville's 'Black Prince" and run up
that Of Chester doodle" Darrall in
stead, who, il is claimed by his white
caspetrbag allies, can secure financial
a.a from The National Republican
Communities % further his election.
~ she eoloTed voters Of this District
s'ear in mind thatthe National Com,
miitce does not assist snegFoes' ints
Office, bnt pours ont the "sngarp i,
the white carpet-bagger
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
Corporation Taxes.

NOTICE is hereby given to all Taxpayers
~ of the Corporation Of Lake Charles that
the Tax Rolls for the year 1886, have been
delivered to me, and that the Taxes for the
year 1886. are now due. They are further
notified that said taxes will become delin
quent on the first day of January, 1887. Par
ties owing taxes on personal property must
come forward and pay said taxes Immediately
as they are now delinquent, and ] shall pro
coed after 80 days from this date to issue
notices as required by law, at cost of tax
payer Those wishing to avoid costs will dc
well to make prompt payment.
o. NJ. MARSH
Corporation TaX-Collector.
Luke Charles. La. Oct. q 1886.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

BETWEEN Darrall, the substitute,
and Davidson, the cOiored Republican
nominee in this District for Congress
but who was kicked off the ticket to
make room for white Republican,
the colored man stood the best chance
70 be elected.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

AE interesting legal case i soon 70
be tried At Austin, Texas. II Smith,
Al International and Great Northern
conductor, acquired trunk full Of
tickets simply BY putting those hand
Cd him BY passengers in bis pocket
without punching. Smith has been
Indicted By the grand jury and is il
Me Austin Jail. Ills claimed bg tbs
aafense that she railway received mo-
neg fpr the tickets from che passapg
eFs WHO purchased them that none
Of them have boon reRsed that the
company Lost nothing, apd that, pei
consequence, Smith stole nothing but
xaIhelsAs bite Of pasteboard There
IS gong 10 be q very pretty fight
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The Grand jury Of the parish Of
st. Mary find that gambling with dice
in country stores and along the public
highways is fruitful source of crime,
and recommends vigorous prosecution
Of tho parties SO engaged. 1t also
finds that 81 public schools were
opened April 18th and closed July 8,
1886, with an attendance of 1876 pu-
pills, at an expenditure Of $4,000.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

THE president of the National Cot
ton Planters Association has address
ed a circular letter to the Governors
of the cotton States asking their CO.
operation 10 efforts to secure the re-
turn by the Federal government of
sixty odd millions of dollars collected
directly after the war and known as
tho "cotton tax"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

CuTTfSG, the Ri Paso, Texas, editor
that caused so much newspaper talk
a few months past, wants Mexico to
pay him $4,000 for keeping him in
jail few weeks. This is about S49,-
$4,000 more than the average Texas
editor calls for at home.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

Gov. MoENERY has issued his proc
lamation declaring that the parish of
Acadia has been created, and that the
creation of said parish shall date from
the IIth instant.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The Republican party is in bad
way in nearly every State wherein an
election is to be held this year. 1t is
assaiId by such disturbing and demon
alizing forces from within that the
Democrats have really little to do ex-
cept to keep good naturod, poll their
regular "off year" vote and win nota-
BILE victories. We do not often in.
dulge in political prophesies, but VIC
are willing to go upon record as be-
lieving that the Republican party will
show greater losses and meet with
more reverses this year than 1t has
known in almost any year since the
close of the war Take this State fol-
instance. Out ofsix Congressional dis
tricts but two, the Second and Third
have Republican candidates IN the field
The Second has two candidates--Hero
white, and Simms, colored /; the Third,
SO far as heard from, has one, DR.. Oar
rall-neither of which stand the slight
est chance of election.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

Cor. H. Q. MINOR, of Terrebonuc,
in answer to a question put by City
Item reporter the other day, as to
Republican prospects in the Third
District since DarralI had been sub,
stituted for Sluby Davidson, replied,
THAT be would have to 60 home and
sae.n
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
NOTICE.
MEADOW, "a. , Sept.

MEADOW, Ia, Sept. 80, 1886.
hefepy notify all persons not to buy, or
"a 40 wise trade for three certain promis soyv
notes of ffty7eight and 3eH dollar eacS
given in favor OF N. }. Cooper BY n n snitI
n payment Of the D. w. Cooper Homestead
for Which the said N. j. Cooper was 10 eTs.
cute deed 10 which he failed, Therefore ana
Oct. 16-bt. -
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The Best Salve 10 tile world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Clnlhlains, Corns, and all Skin Erup,
tons. and positively cures Piles, on ilo
pay required. 1t ID guaranteed 70 giiye
perfect satisfaction, 81 money refunded
Price 20 eents per box.
For sale BY DIR. w. a. KEArP.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The substitution of DarralI IN place
of j. Sluby Davidson, the colorcd man
and regular nominee, as the Republi-
can candidate for Congress in this, the
Third District, is an evidence that the
white Republicans and carpet-baggers
in this State care nothing for the col
ored man more than TO get his vote.
a Donaldsonvillc special of the 10th
to the Times Democrat gives the fol
lowing reasons for the forced abdica-
ton Of IbervilIc's "Black Prince" from
the Republican ticket: alt is devel,
oped that the pressure brought to bear
upon Davidson to compel his with
drawal consisted in the assurance on
the part of the white Republican lead.
ers that no coIOred candidate could
command any pecuniary aid from the
national committee. This was the de,
termining influence that caused tho
substitution of the white for the color
ed man. At the same time there is
an ominous silence about the source
whence Darralls sinews of war are tc
be drawn. The independent colored
voters have been largely augmented
since the last campaign, and will re
sent the indignlties piled upon their
race by the white Republicans, anG
will combine to rebuke the efFrontery
of these men by casting their vote
for Hon. E. J. Gay"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

GEN. Mules official report says the
surrender of Geronimo was uncondi-
tional. This settles Geronimo's career
as a murderer. No doubt lie will be
hanged.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

LAKE CHARLES, La, Oct. 2, 1886.
The Board Of School Directors met
this day in regular session. Present /:
]. w. Bryan, president, and A. Rig
maiden, Thos. Klienpeter and John
McNeese.
There being no quorum, the Board
adjourned until Thursday, Oct. 9TH, at
i o'clock p. m.
Approved, j. w. BRYAN,
President.
Attest: A RIGMAIDEE,
Secretary pro tenn.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress Third District,
Il. J. GAY,
or 1bervIlIe.


Mr.. Gays appointments In the Third Con
Rressional District have been changed to the
following dates
Donaldsonyille, Saturday, Oct. I6.
Napoleonville, Monday, Oct. Is.
Thibedaux, Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Houma, Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Franklin, Friday, Oct. %.
New Iberia, Saturday, Oct, 20.
st.. Martinsyille, Monday, Oct. rs.
Abbeyille, Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Lafayette, Wednesday, Oct. "a.
LAKE CHARLES, Thursday, Oct. rs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The Tammany Hall Democrats have
nominated Abram S. Hewett for Mayor
of New York.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
COnstable's Sale.
Third JUSTICES Court, CalcaSieu Rpi8l, Stat
Of LOatisiGaG.-No. 1893.
A. Rlgmaiden & Co, VS.. Thomas Brady.

A. Rigmaiden q Co., VS.. Thomas Brady.
pY VIRTUE of an order to seize and sell,
u issued and to me directed, by the Hon
orable Court aforesaid. in the above men.
toned suit, have seized and will offer fol
sale. at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, with the benefit Of appraisement, at
the Court House door Of Calcasieu parish
La, in the town Of Lake Charles. on
Saturday, October 10, ISS6,
between legal hours, all the right, title and
interest of the defendant In and to the fol.
lowing described movable property, to-wit
One Sewing Machine, a Cooking Stove and
fixtures, a large, lot of Household Furniture
and about two dozen chickens.
TermB-Cash on the spot.
J. j. LYONS,
Constable Third Ward, Calcasieu Parish, La
Lake Charles, La. Oct 2. 1886.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
For Sale Om Easy Terms.

T7HE best place for TRUCK GARDEN
i and POULTRY FARM in the State
Situated within the town limits Of Lake
Charles. and about one mile from the bust
ness centre Of said town, consisting Of about
eight and half acres Of ground. half Of
which is under fence. Improvements consist
of dwelling house and large barn also, a
good well. viii either lease or sell On easy
terms. Inquiries solicited.
Call on or address, ELY Fl. DEES,
At Court House. Lake Charles, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
COnstabIe's Sale.
Third JUSTICES Court CalcGSieA Parrish, State
Of Louisiana. No. 1869.
j. V. Richard, Plaintiff, vs.. Lessin Blaze,
Dnfnndant

DY VIRTUE of writ of teri .tGciGS issued
ID out the Third JUSTICES Court and to
me directed, by the Honorable Court afoTe-
said, III the above numbered and entitled
suit, have seized and will offer for sale, at
public auction to the last and highest bidder,
with the benefit of appraisement, at the
Court House door Of said parish, in the town
Of Lake Charles, La, on
Saturday. November o. 1856.
between legal hours, all the right, title and
interest of the defendant in and to certain
house to-wt
One dwelling house, occupied by the de
PENDANT now, and situated on Kay Ryau's
land, in the corporation of Lake Charles, La.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
j. j. LYONS,
Constable Third Ward, Calcasieu Parish, La.
Lake Charles la October q 1856
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16

The Bienyile NeW Era in an able
article on State politics, says: 'df
there is corruption in the party it
should be eliminated I; if malfeasance
in office it should be punished. But
charges should be specifically made
and proven if the people are expected
to believe and act upon them. Sweep
ing generaIities will not do. We be-
lieve in cleansing the party and elect
ing honest, intelligent and efficient
men to Office, but VIC fail to see how
this can be accomplished by frac-
tional fight. 1t is the acme Of absurd
ity to believe or contend thai the party
can be divided into an honest,and dis.
honest faction, and we believe it would
be impossible TO get all the dishonest
men and dsmagogues into one faction
and the honest ones into the other.
We do not even believe any faction or
party can claim all the honest leaders.n
TnE DonaldsonvilIe CHIEF {Reps in
| speaking Of the nomination or David
son in the Third District for Congress,
says that after the declinatioD Of Col.
H. Q. Minor TO become candidate
"the convention was At sca, and twas
i Hobson's choice when the only capdi-
dates placed in nomination were Or.
Darrall, who said he didn't want to
run, and sluby Davidson" The Chisf
Iintimates that the nomination Of either
Col. Minor Or Judge Beattic would
have created some enthusiasm 10 the
Republican ranks Of tho district, but
droops It's wings at the candidacy Of
I Chester Doodle Darrall.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
EtsEIIs, George \ ElIs3',
Successors to NJ. D. CONKL1N d CO.,
Wholesale Druggists,
HOUSTON. TEX.

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ceived. Please forward by Express three doz
more, as ] have ouly four bottles left.
l. X L. Chill Cure has taken the lead OF
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Yours respectfully, .-.-
r. N. JENNINGS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-10-16
A SINGULAR CASE.

Attest JEo. Ii. Poe, Sec'y.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-01-28

Senatorial Convention Notice!
To the voters Of Ouachita, Richland.
Caldwell, franklin and Jackson
Parishes:
An election for two State Senators
having been ordered for the Twenty
third Senatorial District composed of
he above named parishes to fill the
vacansies caused by the resignation of
Senators Ably and Moore, and, the
returning officers Of said parishes hav.
ing fixed upon the 23i., day of Febru-
ary next as the time for holding said
election, now, on account of the early
date thus fixed, and deemins it mex.
pedient and impracticabIs to assemble
the Executive Committee for the
usual purposes of fixing a time for the
holding of the Convention, etc., as
chairman Of the Exacutixa Coumiitae