The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-05-18

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The Houma Courier reports the cane crops
in that section as being excellent,
The Police Jury of st. Mary has sent $3.50
to the State Immigration Association.
Three hundred convlets have been put to
work on the church levee, Pointe Coupee
parish.
Webster Monitor. Farmers arc hopeful,
and. have right to be, over the prospects OF
q good crop year.
Marksylle RegieD: We had good rain
here last Sunday night, but not enough to
satisfy the farmers.
Mr. Andrew w. Herring has been nomi-
mated mayor of Monroe and was unanimous
~ elected last Monday.
Houma Courier. Crops, both Of corn and
cane, are in excellent condition and growing
as rapidly as could be desired,
Windaeld Sentinel The long-looled-for
rain reached us on last Sunday, and ever
since the gardens in this vicinity have put on
a new garb of life,
Farmers throughout AVoyelles parish are
complaining of the dry weather. Quite q
number of them are not yet through break
ing their land and planting cotton.
The body of trapper names H. ]. Gerard
was found in the woods of CatahouTa parish
last week He had been dead about three
weeks. It is believed he was murdered.
A shooting affray occurred on the planta-
tion OF Mr.. John d. Williams, near Planters
vile, between two colored men a few days
since, which resulted fatally to one Of them.
Terrebonne Times; The price Of real es-
tate has decreased nearly 100 per cent. in
this parish within the last ten years. And
still some people are urging higher rates OF
taxation. Oh, how foolish.
Teche Pilot! The ruts aud holes in our
streets have all been filled In with dirt and
leYeled, We think we can safely say now
that our thoroughfares are In as good condi-
tlon as those of our sister towns.
A much needed rain fell last week through
out Caldwell parish, and vegetation Is pro-
crossing rapidly. Most of the early corn has
been worked and cotton seraplng has COM
menced in several portions Of tho parish,
On the occasion of the fourth annual de-
elaimeT's contest of Central University, at
Richmond, KY, on Friday night of last week,
the medal was awarded to Mr.. Thomas A.
Van Lear son Of Rev. Matthew Van Lear, OF
Shreveport.
Love Perry son of Capt. Perry, Of Cou-
shatta, was accidentally shot Saturday of last
week while hunting In the woods near Col.
Capers' plantation. The wound was quite
serious and the physician found amputation
OF the foot necessary,
New Iberia EitterpTise: Mr.. A, Il. Good
rich, truck gardener near this place, has been
very successful this season with small crop
of sLrawberries, raising them as fine as any
ever exhibited from the leading nurseries.
They sold very readily upon our home mark
ct, at,aFemuneratiye price.
Shreveport Democrat Louisiana wants
immigrants who viii come here to make
their homes among u.s. She wants men who
have money to invest, and who win assist In
developing the resources Of the State, She
wants men who have no money, but who
want to make money by honest work.
Boyee Headlight: From all accounts, VIC
notice that there has been an unprecedented
rise in upper Red river, causing great loss OF
property and destruction 10 railroads, in the
way OF Washouts. The rise Is peTceptible al
this point; but the river being rather low,
dispels all fear OF It's reaching the high-Water
mark.
Friday night Of last week at Robellns, w.
w. Page, prominent merchant, was stabbed
in the head and neck and his throat partially
cut by negro drayman named Joe. Page
Is In dangerous condition and may not sur
YiVe the attack, The negro who committed
the deed vent TO NatchitOches and surren
dered.
Morgan City BSge Press! On Monday night
the immense saw mill of Pharr q Williams at
PattersonYille, caught fire and was totally
destroyed. The planning mill and lumber on
we're, Ginning as It does at the busy season.
The property was well insured, yet the loss
TO Messrs PhaFr " Williams Will reach into
the thousands by reason Of delay.
OpeIousss Courier. Judge j, NJ. Moore,
who has so ably and faithfully served the
people as Circuit Judge of the State Court Of
Appeals for the past eight years, Is candl-
date for re-eleetion 70 that oiilce IN the ap-
preaching session of the Legislature, Judge
Moore Is lawyer Of fine legal attainments,
of large experience and withal a gentleman
Of high order Of culture and social qualities,
which should strongly recommend him to be
bis own successor in the forthcoming cleo
tion.
? The Blenyille AdgaRce replies to the ques-
don :" VIII Governor Nichols pursue the
policy pledged 6y him d during biz canvass y
his pledges to the letter. II be does, the
fellows IN North Louisiana who claim to
carry all the Influence with the Governor IN
their vest pocket and disgust decent people
With boastings Of their power viii feel very
sore. II Goyernor Nichols will cit down
upon some Of these presumptuous ponentl-
ties bis administration viii be inaugurated
as brilliant success. There is no dlstinc-
tion in North Louisiana between McEneTy
men and Nichols men now, they are an
Democrats and Governor Nichols feels this
himself no doubt.
Franklin SIN Now that the election Is
over, over our citizens should 20 TO work In
earnest in the cause Of immigration. Our
prospects for two railroads through the
parish seem brighter than ever, and we
must not for moment flag IN our endeay
ors to secure substantial settlers for oar rich
lands Other parishes in the State are being
rapidly filed up and why should not we,
with equal advantages, not secure the same
boon Propositions are being made for
lands IN our midst, and we should not let
the golden opportunity slip. Every good
'terested in this matter. Letus offer every
inducement to Intending purchasers; let uB
Impress upon strangers The natural Rdgan-
tages Of our soil All facility should be af-
forded our Parish Auxiliary Association.
These gentlemen have an arduous task be-
fore them, and 10 achieve success they must
labor faithfully and indefaugably. Though
The results of their work may not De seen AZ
once, like good seed they VIM al the proper
season germinate and produce good fruit,
To the Association, then, we say, PerserFe
in the good workYp and to the citizens gen
orally, Let every man put his shoulder 70
the wheeln
lhc WekE balOp Rouge {9WydF fIdlifff
points out lte following measures as Of vital
Importance 70 the people, and deserving Of
careful Consideration By the Legislature
4. The erection of q railroad commission to
prevent Discrimination by railroads ii the
matter Of freight and passenger rates be-
tween certain points q 10 re re-estnblish the
beneficiary cadet system at tie Louisiana
State University, providing for Tie appoint
ment of seYenty.dye beneficiary cadets, or
one from each parish, and seventeen from
the city of New Orleans 3, The introduc-
hoD n an amendment To the States Consti-
tuition, on which tbe people shall yots az ths
next general election, aboiishing the circuit
Judge eystem-th that worse than useless llih
wheel ID our Judiciary which entails an an-
nnai expense % Che State of GAP QqQ 81 &50,-
dQ0. 4 The enrichment efa law EiyiHg mag
isiratas f1lstiees of ihe peaee) fBai i9hsdic
tion over petty caHes. 8 The abciliien of
tie useless ana silly laW requiring hherlf
sales q G. seizufes) 70 be mado on the infst
Oh third Saturday Of tie mouth. The ad0l-
ton " tbe useless aud other meaaufes
Nhiel We viii not here eHuuetate, ead the
repeal Gl uumber 1t cyl iaWa, arn urgently
reQuifed aad should reeeife The eaanehi ~
lenil0n aud eQn6ieeratign OF ereFl tcEi6ihtBr