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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Judge Nv. Moss received the sad
intelligence that his daughter, Mrs
Clara o. West, died on Thursday, the
srd inst. Mrs. West was the wife Of
Mr. Solomon West, and resided with
her family il Refuge county, Texas
at the time Of her death. Mrs. West
was in the prime Of life, being only
about 30 years Of age. Thus another
Of the daughters Of Lake Charles has
gone the way Of al the earth. The
family have our deepest sympathy ir
their sad afEiietiou.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Hon. ID. D. Haynie Of Salem, Ills.
says he uses DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup IN his family with the most
satisfactory recruits, mall cases Of Colds
Coughs and Group, and recommends II
in particular for the little ones. Sam
Die bottle free at VIZ MEYERS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

The Best Salye IN tie world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chopped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, aud al Skin ErnpI
tons. and positively cures Piles. cg no
pay required. 5sis ranteed % eiys
perfect Satisfaction, o. money FeiunAed
Price 25 ceEts per box.
Foy sase Nv DR w. A. KE4pR
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

We take pleasure in calling the
attention of the public to the new ad,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Steam Cook
err" w. S. Bridewell, agent. Parties
wishing to purchase or desiring to
see one of these cookers can be accom-.
modated by calling on Mr.. Bridewell
at the Haskell House in this town.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

I'VE had pleasant call from Mr..
D. Il. Hamilton on Tuesday last. Mr..
II. has boon staying for some time on
Johnsou's Bayou, in Cameron parish,
and is now returning 10 his home near
Sugartown. lie says crops On John
SORTS Bayou are good; they have had
rain and everything is IN a fiourishiDg
condition, except the orange. He re.
ports crops between here and the
Bayou in good condition, and health
Of the country GENERALLY, good.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Prom al parts Of the parish where
Va have heard, tho farmers are in COED
spirits, ana are delighted with present
crop prospects. They have had rains
during the last week and crops were
well worked and 10 good condition y
receive them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
Nlerse,s Agne NIaeneIs.

Gentlomen- Please ship US at once
two more gross Of your wonderful chill
and malaria remedy, it gives universe
satisfaction and il the best seller W
have ever had, because il does ALL yoE
claim tor IL. Yours truly, 70, w. TAY
noR, jefferson, Texas.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
Valuable Lots For sale
AT DEESPORT.

We have number large and valuable lots
For sale, located at Deeaport, situated south
These lots range In size from one to one and
a half acres. VIM dispose of them at the
rate Of S25. 90 per acre,
For full particulars, and q view Of an ae
curate map or plan Of location, call on
KH.EHNPETEKg a BRYAN
oet-27-i8a All NJ nrfe5Rla store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

We call the attention of our
readers to the proceedings of the
Democratic meeting held in the Court
House on the 5th inst. They are
without the signature of the presiding
officer and secretary; notwithstanding,
they are correct.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For sale or Rent.

FTNHAT desirable Lake Charles property,
J. near German NJ, Il, Church, known as
T. B. Ferren's former residence, Ground
three town lots, measuring 200 it, on Belden
street by 200 IT. on Moss street, with cottage
agents, GEO, II. WELLS n SON,
Att'Ys at Law, Lake Charles, La.
Dec, 20, '65-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For sale or Rent.

FTlHAT neat Cottage residence, with
IL grounds nuthnildings Orange and other
fruit iress III Bagslad, near Lake Charles,
formerly owned BY w, d. jenkins, Apply
to Ullmann, Lewis N Co, Galveston, Texas,
Charles, La. lfeb-T-'Sh-H
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

When you 60 to the depot in
Lake Charles be sure to call on ]. T.
Martin for that nice cup of coffee.
Mr.. Martin buys the very best article
of coffee, for which he pays IS cents
per pound, and he knows how to make
it, then he has some nice things to go
with Il
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Mr.. VIM. Theilmsnn brought us
specimen of oats raised by him this
year, which is equal to any we have
seen. II seems the drouth had injured
them but very little. These oats were
raised in the prairie, which is a proof
that the prairie lands are suited to
RmaIl grain.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

This Is TO certify that have never known
l. X. L. Chill Cure to fail In single instance.
have used it IN my faInily With delightful
results, and can ebeerfuily recommend y to
any one annoyed with malaria ~ any form,
ESPECIALLY ehflls and fever, malaIial and In
termittent feyers. y. ". GRAWFOkD,
Houston, Texas.
fnarI9,S6ly,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

MIR. J. M. Dear OF Sugartown, La,
was in town on Wednesday last and
gave us call. He reports good crops
in his section, and health Of the coun-
try good,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

MIR. ]. Ben. Kirkman came home
on Saturday last and returned on Sun
day. He had beento Iberia parish to
summons witnesses in the Fontelieu-
Gates case, and learning that his wife
and one of his children were sick he
came on home to see them. He found
and left them improving.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
Liver Pills.

Use Dir. Gums Liver Pills for Sallow
Complexion, Pimples on the Face and
BilIiousness Never sickeps on gripes.
Only one for dose. Regular size box
es, % cents Sold by WA. MEYER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Mrs Daniel J. Coos of New Or.
leans, arrived in town few days age
and is the guest Of her father-in-law,
Captain Coos.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
Fol. anIe.

wv EST y of North Fast u, and East y,
w OF North West Il Of Sec, No, z, Town
ship No, 8 South, Range No, Q West, sltu-
ated about ten miles north Of JennIngs.
A bargain for Cash.
Lake Charles, Nov, z, 1885.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
LAKE ROUSE.
Arrivals for tl.e Week.

4. @. Patterson, Lafayette, La; G. f..
LANCE, w. d. Vanwagner, A. Palmer, Hons-
L. M. Menth, Jr., L. Knower, New Orleans
Charles E. Parker, Orange A. F. Blake, San
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

will sell my entire stock Of Cloth
ing. Gents Furnishing, Hate, Boots
and Shoes, al greatly reduced figures,
No trouble for me to show Goods.
G. RAwITz kF.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Judge A. j. Kearney, who has
been sick for some time past, is now
able to be in his Office and to attend
TO business.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Only few more bolts Of 8 Ct.
Lawns left, fine assortment of ladies,
misses and ehildrens' Shoes.
g. RAwTzKY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Mr. +. B. Branson, Of Groyeton,
Texas, who was foreman three years
ago al lie extensive mills q Lock,
moore & Co., returned on the 9th Of
April, and took position with Moss
aud PIatt. On Thursday last Lock,
Moore a Co.. Or account Of bis efii-
cheney, rendered the same position
again to Mr.. Branson. He accepted,
and Is now N charge Of the extenaise
mills III foreman. Thia u another
example Of what efficiency and strict
attention to business win do.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Miss jennie Nettles, q Grange.
willie, Lay viii please acceps quF spepy
thanks Tor . kind invitation 70 attend
the commencement exercises Of the
0ilIAbprg Collegiate Institute ai ellis
burg, Miss, % June, ~ W. appre,
ciale your favor, Miss jennie, asd wish
ycna pleasant and enjoyable time,
This Institution was founded about
six years ago BY Mr. NJ. A. GU,
rnan 81 wealth. and . noble, Christian
gentleman. Though young n years
Il now ranks among tue leading IN
atitufiona Of lsarnfng in the State
/ Prot. 81. K. Nettles 4 is president.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

MIR. Bevins, formerly Of Orange
takes the place Of Branson rs foreman
of the planer in the Moss mill.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
II. b. HARTMAN. N. d..
No. l39 jackson street, New Orleans.

Captain =. B. Cryers, Of Trenton,
La, Superintendent Of the Ouaelliti
line Of steamers, and = prominent bnsi
ness man ID that section, says;
am confident that s s 8 has banishef
tho msIarial poison from our systems
and consequently given US gcc'
health.al
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For saIe. Gllealrl.

4 III ACRES OF Prairie Land, being s.
i / II. Ell, Sec, 10, TIP. 10, s. r. West,
Apply TO KLEINPETER a BRYAN,
Lake Charles, La, Jan. 10, 1854
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For sale.

4 Al ACRES OF LAND, SIX MILES
| ~ East OF Lake ChaTles--being the
= - 8. w. II OF Sec. 81, Up. 0S, RI
West. Apply to j.. w BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

The Young Mems Christian As
soelaaion will meet on rext Friday
night al the Baptist Church. All men
invited.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
FOR SALE.

TWO valuable vacant lots on Lafayette
IL street, In Vermilionville. For informa-
Vile, or KLEIRPETEk q bhtAN,
apr-10-'a4. Lake Charles, la.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Look! 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, 1886-06-12

If you want good beef, from 5
to s cents per pound, 60 to Charles
+. Williams new Market.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Three pounds good Steak, 81 lbs.
Beef Roast, 4 lbs. Soup Meat, 25 cts,
each, at Charles f. WILLIAMS
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Itch of every kind cured 10 80
minutes BY WooIford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by w. A.
KEAPP, Druggist, Lake Charles, La.
mav.R,Iv
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

-Messrs. George & Swift have the
best charcoal ever burned in this town
and also some of the best blacksmith
coal
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Any Que desiring bargaln -
town property located 90 the railroad
near Tie depot between Ryan ana
Colc streets, can Be accommodated y
applying o ) W RRrAN
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Just received 100 pieces Of Lawns
and Linen Lawns, a choice lot to scr
lect from, at Gradwohl's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Go to 8. Simon for goods Of all
kind; his prices are low, you'llbe snre
to find.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

The services Of the fine bull, PkIN or
liz TApRRAlJ,n Of s. Il. Clements
pastUre. For terms, etc, apply 70
s. H. CLEMENT.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Go to Simon for your suit for
summer; he will suit the farmer, me-
chanic or drummer.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Fresh burned, best charcoal, and
best black smith coal to be had at the
Livery Stable Of GEoRGE q SwIFT.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

i keep first class groceries Of all
descriptions, at lowest prices.
FRANnIs d AHsoN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

/ Block 3, situated Ia the town Of Orange,
Texas, fronting on the eahine river; the
property Of the Wilson heirs VIII soil on
easy terms. For further particulars apply at
| this Office. ilAn-A ",
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
FOR RENT.

C1TORE-H0UsE and residence combined,
- on Ryan street. near the Railroad. A
good business stand. Apply to
iuly-2b-'sb J, w. hki AN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Sugar cured Shoulders at 5 cts.
ia pound, at Leon Gotthold's Cash
Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Hard ware, WilloW-ware Crockery,
and in FAC. 3 fun supply Of everything,
VI III GMADwQakls.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Mr.. Cassins Freeman, Of Jennings,
La, gave US pleasant call this week.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

George & Swift viii repair your
wagon or hack, when broken, and loan
You another TO use while Il il being
repaired.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Clement is selling the best 40 ct
box of yeast powders for only Is cts,
under a guarantee.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Pictures Picturesl Pictures
At Taylor & Bailey's. They are now
making excellent Photographs. Try
them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Linen Batistes, Pacific Lawns and
all other goods, marked to the bottom,
at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Thanks to A. F. Lemur Of Lake
Charles, for late favors.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Sweeping reductions in a large
line of Hosiery, at MARKS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Tea at As cts. a pound at Leon
Gotthold's Caah Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

"A full line Of choice Family
Groceries constantly kept, by u. GRAp-
MoHI..
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Wagons, Buggies. Carriages and
Harness specially. ]. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Read thisi GRADwoHL pays the
highest price cash for wool.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Dawson keeps Gilt Edge Butter
and no other.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Beef, from 6 to 8 cents per b., at
g. +. WILLIAMS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

ID. Bloch & Bro. pays highest
market prices in Cash, for Wool,
Hides, Cotton and all country produce.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

The best $50 Buggies on wheels.
am Be had at !. ". BrYkss,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For SaIe-A Cottage Resi-
demce.

TWO LOTS fenced in, and d good garden;
IL well which furnishes excellent water /;
located In Touchy Subdivision, In block IL,
fronting Mary street. Forfurther particulars
apply to j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Cooking Butter at is cts. a pound
at Leon Gotthold's Cash Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Water Coolers for sale, at D.
Bloch & Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Downs self-adjusting Corsets for
sale, at d. BLOCH & Bios.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

TIE efsat Eidney aud Liver Cure,
Tor aale 81 WN. AkKHlt
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Yes; call for il, I've got -cheap
for cash. H. GRADwoHL.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Sheet Blueing at cts. a dozen
sheets, at Leon Gotthold's Cash Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
For Rent.

TIME LARGE STORE BUILDING, AND
i COTTAGE, on Public Square, opposite
the ferry wharf. Enquire at the ferry hoat
"Evangeline.n W. 8. CARY,
in 0, Soft.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

If you want a good article of any
thing, 60 to Simon's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

-Pecans at 10 cts. q pound, at
Leon Gotthnld's Cash Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

See advertisement Of Restaurant
Bnilding for Rent.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Wagons, Buggies and Harness a
specially with j. w BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Choice Cow Peas, at D. BLooH
& BRo.' q.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Wagons and Baggies, At p. Bloch
& Rro.s,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Morse's Aguc Maenets are sold By
VIZ. MRTKa, under euaaptee. Then
why suffer- longer
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Read ,OhGt D,aggists and others say about u /;
CHESTER, Trinity Co., Tex, Oct. 8, 49,
Aessrs. M d. Co1aklia d Co., HoHstoa.
DEAR SIRs-Your shipment Of first inst,
including two dor. j. x. j. Chill Cure, re-
ceIyed. Please forward by Express three doz.
more. as have only four bottles left
/, X. i. Chill Cure has taken the lead Of
Ell the Chill and Fever medicines have han
died for years. Ieauf keep enough efa.
Yours respectfully, a
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

Seed Rice for sale, at D. Bloch 4
Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
LOCAL NEWS.

Cheap goods at S. s1MoE's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

-Cheapl s. s1MoN's Goods are.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12

IS. srnor's Goods are Cheap.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1886-06-12
nrao. az snhscrIptron!

Price OF Subscription!
One wear. -. = '''' 's''sy ~
slx months ..s-...'+-.- ~
Three months .....-.''.'''.-'
Club Rates.
rcho and Times Democrat. ........... $500
a NY. Weekly World. 1890. 2.70
Semi Weekly World. $40
/. nailv World ... TBS
Home and Farm....,.. $50
rEg- We win furnish with any Of the above
snlendid yVnterbury watch for the
additional sum of $500. Payable cash In ad-
vance.
Postmasters throughout the State are re-
upectfully requested to act as our agents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-06
EVIL of Endorsing.

j affirm that the system of endors-
ing is all wrong and should be utterly
abolished. believe that it has been
the financial ruin of more men than,
perhaps, all other causes. / think
that our young men especially should
study the matter carefully In all its
bearings, and adopt some settled
policy to govern their conduct, go as
to be ready to answer the man who
asks them to sign his note. What
responsibility does one assume when
he endorses note? Simply this:
He is held for the payment of the
amount in full, principal and...inter-
est. If the maker of the note, through
misfortune, mismanagement or ras-
cality, fails to pay it. Notice, the
endOrser assumes all this responsible
ity, with no voice in the management
of the business and no share in the
profits of the transaction, if it prove
profitable; but with a certainty of
loss If, for any of the reasons stated,
the principal fails to pay the note. -
Judge Waldo BroDn in Boston Trav.
eler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-06
NUMBER So
An Honest Boy.

"Here, Ellis" said Deacon Cary to
a lad of fifteen. as he stepped from the
morning train. Here is good round
trip ticket that will carry you to
Springfield and back without costing
you cent. Take 1t, and run up and
spend Sunday with your mother. 1t
VIII save you a round two dollars,
and that will buy you new jacket,
which. l daresay, you need"
The boy took the ticket from the
out-stretched hand and looked it
over. with glad smile lighting up
his face.
ut is all right" continued the dea-
con, "and good until it is used, you
see. 1 made my trip upon it,and the
careless conductor failed to call for it
either way. Keep it and use it," he
said. as the boy offered him the bit of
paste board. "You are welcome to
1t. and your mother will be glad to
see you. | am sure"
"But you have used this ticket al.
ready" urged Ellis.
"lt's not my lookout if the con.
ductor fails to attend to his duty.
The ticket is my property yet. and I
make present of it to you," the dea.
con replie little impatiently.
Ellis Conway looked at the card in
his hand. and thought of his poor
SICK mother, and of all the deIicacies
the extra two dollars would buy for
her comfort. and he was soreIy temp.
ted to take the next train for Spring.
field; but the next moment his bet
ter self had triumphed, and, tearing
the ticket into small bits he deliber.
ately cast them into the fire. saying
as he did so: 1.-The temptation is re-
moved now. If 1 had used it, the
railroad company would not have
been much poorer, but I would, for
! would have lost my self.respect, and
| can't afford to be on bad terms with
myself"
Deacon Cary muttered something
about over-righteousness but, few
Months later, when ia need of a trust
worthy clerk, Ellis was the first one
he invited to fill the vacancy. He
explained to his partner: "a boy
who scorns to cheat railroad COM
pany will be perfectly trustworthy
among the piles of Moneys. 8.
Times.