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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

TaERE Is not one white voter ont
Of one hundred, and not one eolored
voter ont of one Thousand IN the Uni
ted States who had heard anything Of
Benjamin r. Harrison, prior to his
nomination BY the Republicans for
The Vice .Presideney. He Is Obscure
As VA Rutherford B, Hayes. The
good that Be las aeromplsheddor hia
people Or party remains 70 Be- seen.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

CcTToN worms have made their ap-
pearance along the Mississippi river.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

The contract for building the Al
exandrin bank vault has been award
ed to B. G. Hagslett of New Orleans.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

BATON RoUsE is making active P re-
paraiioBs for the State Fair.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

IT is said that enough salt under
lies the city of Ithatca, N. y, to snip
ply the world for o century.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

WHAT Louisiana gravely needs is 1
more rigid enforcement of her laws.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

THE Morgan City Free Press de-
cides that Hon. N. J. Foster, being a
public man, cannot determine for
himself whether or not he will be a
candidate for Congress. Iflhe people
command, be must obey. The Press
declares 'fiie is certainly the choice
Of the Democracy Of the District, and
he should receive The nomination"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

During June there was a decrease
in the public debt of the United
States Of sl8,O00,OOO.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

CLEVELAND continues to veto pet
ty private pension bills by the score.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

Gov. GRAY, ex-senator Mcdonald
and Ex-Governor English, all Of In
diana, have each been interviewed,
and are oflthe opinion that IndlaBa
can be carried for the Democratic
9icket BY vigorous campaign, not
wiihstanding The fact that Harrison
was nomiaated with VieWto carrying
that State for the Republicans.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

THuRaAE, being officially notified
of his nomination, has accepted.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

a young man named Matt Gregogy
was accidentally killed a. Jehesson's
eamns ont II The swamp, lberyille par
lah. by Alog falling upon bin.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

Notice

All parties indebted to the firm OF D.
BLOCH d BRO, are hereby notified to call
and effect a settlement within ~ days from
date,
July =. 1885. D. BLOCH * BRO.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

THE rivers and harbors bill is ready
for final passage.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

The appointments made by Gov.
Nichols are giving general satisfac'
ton.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

Dir Joseph ayams gf she West
Bato1 Rouge sagar Planter Is the
youngest member 81 tie ouse Of
asi it@f1g Dry -
Dge
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

In Washington City, last Monday,
Congressman Lagan of this State
made a personal attack on William ..
Lynch, a reporter Of the N. o. City
Item. Lagan had taken offence at an
article rejecting on himself, which
lately appeared In that paper. Lynch
made DO resistance.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

Jefferson Davis, who is so years
old to-day, and who was i'll at latest
adVices from his homestead, has out
lived nearly all the Confederate COM
manders who fought under him.
He has outlived his antagonist, AbFa-
ham Lincoln, by twenty-three years.
He has outlived both Gen. Lee and
Grant, both Admiral Porter and Ad-
miral Semmes, and, in the diplomatic
field, both Charles F. Adams and John
Slidell. He has outliged the greater
part of both the oontending armies,
though he was a far older man in 1861
than most Of these who enlisted in
them. He was prominent politician
and leader in the United States Sen.
ate when Abraham Lincoln was an
obscure lawyer in Illinois. In the
Mexican war be was severely wound,
ed at the battle Of Buena Vista Al
years ago, and wears the scars that
yet remind him Of that action.-Nea
4 York Tribune.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

A perfect town is that in which you
see the farmers patronizjng the home
merchants, the laborers spending the
money they earn with their own
tradesmen, and all animated by a
spirit that will not purchase articles
abroad if they can be bought at home.
The spirit of reciprococity between
business men and mechanics, trades
men and Iaborers, farmers and manu-
facturers, result every time in making
a town a perfect one to do business
in.-ShreVepori Times
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

N. O. PicayuDc
The season is fast approaching
when the condition of the growing
crops in the country tributary TO New
Orleaas will begin to play an import
ant part in determining the business
situation. A good outlook for crops
in July will have a material effect in
lending an impetus to the opening Of
the fall trade, which with us starts
into life toward the close of July,
The rice crop has benefited great
ly by the recent heavy rains and is
now in splendid condition, promising
an early and abundant yield, nothing
less than 100000 bags being accep-
ted as an estimate. With no change
in the tariff guarding against the ad-
mission of foreign "unciean' rice-so-
called-it is probable that crop Of
100000 bags will necessitatc much
easier prices than have ruled this year,
but with an economical season such
as this has been 50 far the small cost
Of cultivation, joined with a liberal
yield, will 60 far towards ofsettug
the effects Of easier prices.
The condition Of sugar caneis scarce
| Iy less satisfactory than that of rice.
The recent rains have prevented the
laying by Of many of the fields, and
grass is complained Of; but a few days
of dry weather, such as is now prom
lsed, will remedy all this. The stand,
obtained are as perfect as ever before
seen, the average is greater, and there
Is every reason to expect a crop, equal
ly as large, if not larger, than the las
one, which proved so profitable Thc
< season has been good one for corr
l pretty generally.
There are conflicting reports as 7,
e the condition OF the cotton crop, to-
S much rain being complained of. TIL
e stand in Louisiana Is excellent, how
ever the plants are said to be vigoI
/ ons and large, except in localities, an
i an early yield Is expected.
y With such an encouraging outloo
T. there will natural be much anxiet
d felt during The course of the preseI
D month as to the continuance of exls
l. ing favorable conditions. If no groun
&c be lost, there is every reason to loo
t. forward with confidence to the succe
of the success of the fall trade, as II
- country districts are now in a cont
- ton to profit by good crops to u
fullest extent.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06
IExtFaet from Town Council Proceedings, Jun
"a 1898.
Aoi AoOo'I
AN ORDINANCE.

Amendment to Amendment Of Section of Opdi
nance No. Il.
SEgIIoN !. Be il ordained by the Town CouIl-
81 q the town Of Lake Charles, La That OF the
tIst neeting and Organization 81 the Town Corn-
Ell OF the town Of Lake Charles, La, Following
the annual election Of said Town cornell fhe
majority Of the Board Of lderInen, shal appoint
1onr town oonstables aud Lieutenant CHEF Il
Police, Of said town, who shah serve as such until
me next annual organization Of said Town Conn,
gu unless sooner removed by the Mayor or un,
less said 9fhees shall become vacant 6y reslgIla.
ton, death, or otherwise.
1AAppoYed a. \. REID Mayor.
Attest; 81 y. RIcTLARD, Sec. pro TEN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

A remarkable story Of human suf-
fering comes from Wabash, Indiana.
Samuel Brewer, after exercising on a
horizontal bar, suffered severe pains
and gripping; soon after winch his
flesh began decaying and rotting
away. The bones in bis hands and
arms are also decaying, anG one arm
has been amputated. He is not ex-
pecled 10 recover. The extraordina-
ny disease is attracting the attention
Of the medical fraternity generally.
The grand annual reunion Of the
surviving veterans on both sides who
were in the battle Of Gettysburg, ono
Of the bloodiest of the civil war, wal
celebrated in that city THIS week
Several days were passed revealing il
memories, Cementing friendships, ded
icating monuments and listening *
eloquenee.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

CONGRESSMAN MILLS says he is sure
his tariff bill will pass the house.
awe have had" he said, "on every
vote a substantial majority when our
forces have been out, and the Repub-
lieans have failed to get a single
amendment that they proposed adopt
ed. ] do not expect much opposi-
tlon on the Democratic side. Mr.. Fo-
ran will probably vote for the bill and
I would not be greatly surprised to
see Mr.. Randall himself vote for it on
its final passage. He has voted with
US repeatedly in opposition to amend
ments. The Republicans hurt them
selves by their platform at Chicago.
They have put themselves on record
before the country as favorlng free
whiskey and increased tax on the ne
cessities of life, and the moral force
of that will he tremendous"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06

TIE attorneys for Maxwell, the
condemned trunk murderer, have aP-
pIped to the Governor to grant him a
sixty days respite. He is sentenced
to hang next Friday. A long peti-
ton will be presented to the Govern
or praying for Executive cIemency,
based on the ground that the prison
er's mother is just starting from Eu-
rope and will not arrive in time to
see her son alive. Public feeling is
strong against him, and the respite
will hardly he granted. The prison
er grows desperate as the last act in
the drama draws near, and incines to
suicide. The guards closely watch
him.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06
The LAKE EHhRLEg Echo

RATas Of ADvERTIsING.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-07-06
! Look Is. ht Moonlight SSGHssH o. Dur B8sgda Lake !
I. s. MAIL.
Steamer "ALERT,"

DAT7I. II. u " M y 771777777
Leaves Lake Charles every Monday, Wed
nesdav and Friday, at o'clock 4, III.
Leaves Leesburg every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at : a. m.
Fare Each Way, $50.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11

Two shots fired in rapid succession
caused a great deal ofJoxcitement in the
vicinity OF Broadway and Carolina streets
about o'clock last night, Neighbors made
rush in the direction Whence the shots
came, and upon reaching the old Barnes
building had their attention attracted by
cries coming from within. They burst
open the door and entered the front room,
where CHASTITY sight met their eyes. Ly-
ing on the floor suffering from two pistol
shot wounds was the almost lifcless form
OF Joseph Howard, colored. A doctor was
quickly summoned, but before he arrived
at the house the wounded man brcathcd
his last The only word he uttered after
being shot was:
81 HAVE BEEN MURDERED"
Upon inquiry il was learned that How
ard and another negro named Anthony
Newman, in whose room the tragedy oc-
cured, had had quarrel a few minutes
before, and the dead man made a motion
AZ though he was going to draw pistol,
when he was shot twice by Newman.
After the shooting Newman left the house
and surrendered himself to Officer Suli-
van, whom he found at the corner Of Main
and Bcalc streets. The slayer was taken
to the station-housc, whore he was seen
by an APPEAL reporter, aud made the fol-
lowing statement regarding the affair.
NEwMAN's STATEMENT.
"About o'clock last night Howard and
his wife came 10 my house 10 visit my
family. To make their stay pleasant my
wife sent ont and bought some beer. After
we had drank il Howard got up to leave,
telling his wife TO follow him, rs he did
not think my wife was good enough TO as
sociate with Mrs. Howard. | told him
that | thought one was as good rs the 9th
er, He said: You keep your mouth shut
or ! will knock your head o. | replied
that | was in my own house and would
talk ~ much as | wanted TO. lie insisted
that ! should not open my mouth again or
| he would kill me. | continued to talk.
however, paying no attention 10 his
threat. He started toward me with his
hand on his hip pocket ran TO the
bureau and got out my pistol and told him
that II he did not stop would kill him.
lie took no heed OF my warning, and con-
| tinucd TO advance on me in u threatening
manner. called out 10 him 10 halt,
when he replied, Il will kill you, you
d-n scoundrel' | then shot him and
started TO the station house 10 surrender
myself, when | met an officer at the cor
ncr Of Bcalo and Main streets, and gave
myself up TO him. iegrct the occur.
renee very much, but ID was forced upon
me, IA all who witnessed il, including
Towards own wife, will testify"
OFFICER SULLIVAN
was seen also and in answer 10 the re-.
porter's request for true version Of the
killing said: 81 saw some Of the eve wit
ncsses TO the affair and they told me that
Howard provoked tho ryw by abusing tbs
prisoner aud putting his hand ON his hip
| pocket as though lac were about to draw q
pistol"
The balls tool, effect near the heart. The
weapon with which tile decd was commit.
ted was an old fashioned cap and bal
navy six pistol No inquest had been held
ON the body up 10 a LAT, hour last night.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
nrookI,nb, 81. LouIs q.

ST. JoUrs, Mo-, July l0-The Brook.
lyns again defeated the Browns today, but
Il took ten innings to do IL. They again
received excellent assistance from Umpire
Ferguson. In the ninth inning with two
men out and two on bases, Herr cleared
the bases on home run hit 10 left Il
looked like a victory for the Browns, but
after two men were out In the ninth, Rob
inson gave Clark life at first Hits by
Mcclellan and Radiord and errors by
Lyons and Latham gave Brooklyn three
runs, tieing the score. In the tenth Lath.
ans error and Cauthers' bit 10 right gave
Brooklyn the winning run. Score;
IA. Iouis.........-.......0 o 900 OIOa %
nnnnll n.........--...--.0 D D D D D 4 / -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
rnm,i, s,r,enen Win insanity.

PmScEroS, ILL.,, July l0.-The two
grown daughters Of Jacob Nye, a well TO
do farmer living eight miles south Of
Princeton, have been adIudgcd insane
here, and will be sent TO Jacksonville for
treatment. Tho family Of five were all
stricken with this strange malady on the
same day, aud physicians arc unable 10
account Tor the cause, NJ oil were ~ well
az usual few days ago, and there had
been no unusual excitement In the neigh.
borhood. They spend their time singing
and praying, and seem 10 fear being
POISONED.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
THE STORMS.
Skies Tempestuous In Various Parts
OF the Country.


OF, the Country.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July l0.-Dispatches from
various points in central and southern ILL
nois say that the rainfall for the past forty.
eight hours was the heaviest known for q
long time, and coming Immediately after
the great storm Of last week, has done a
vast amount OF damage.
Tuscola reports 10000 acres Of corn UNI
der water in that vicinity, while the oat
crop, which was almost ready to harvest,
is damaged TO such an extent that il will
scarcely pay cutting. About fifteen fam
lilies in the southern part OF the city have
been compelled TO move to higher grounds,
and the water is some three feet deep in
their houses and rising. Several miles Of
track on the ST. Louis branch OF the Chi
cago 4 Eastern Illinois road are sub
merged, and its trains are being run over
the Wabash TO Westyille crossing. To-
lono reports nearly q quartor OF the town
flooded. Half the farms in th surround
ing country are wholly or partially mum
dated, and more or less of the crops de-
stroyed. Small streams are SWOLLEN TO
raging torrents. Many of the bridges are
washed out and travel thereby is entirely
suspended in some localities. Telegraph
wires are down in every direction. Tho
damage in Champaign county cannot fail
much below 100000. From the nature
Of all the reports received it is feared that
| 60 or IS per cent. Of the oats crop is
ruined, while wheat in the shock is very
| badly damaged.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11

New LONDON, Conn, July l0.-The fire
which broke out last night in the repair
shop Of the New London Il Northern
Railroad company at East New London
was got under control shortly before .
o'clock this morning. The repair and ma.
chine shops were entirely destroyed, TO.
gether with some lumber that was piled in
the lots near the repair shops. A high
wind prevailed at tho time and carried
showers Of sparks in the direction Of the
town. A bridge near by caught FIRE and
was slightly damaged, but further than
this no fires were started.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
JAKE BENDERS
Drowned While Bathing in Pearl River,
Near Jackson. Miss.

Near Jackson, Miss.
Intelligence was received in tho city yes.
terday, announcing the drowning in Pearl
river, near Jackson, Miss, last Monday,
Of Jake Blenders. The unfortunate man
was In bathing when he was seized with
cramps lie called for help, but before Il
could DO rendered he disappeared under
the surface never 10 risU again alive. The
body was recovered shortly aitcrward and
turned over 70 q. ". Masters, who will
have Il properly buried. Before entering
tho water Renders told several friends that
he was subject 10 cramps aud II attacked
by them would probably not come out
alive. They paid no attention 10 his re-
marks, but since believe from his manner
that lac committed suicide. lie also said
that In his yalisc would be found letter
explaining everything. Blenders lived
here, and until n few months ago worked
for Mr.. Minclnh, the butcher ON Madison
street, near Third. The contents Of the
letter are not known.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
jackson Mound Park.

There will be n charming time in store
for all who attend the concert and hop NJ
Jackson Mound park tonight Tho music
will be fint-class. and the best Of order
will prevail. The elevation Of Jackson
Mound park and the delightful brcezcs
from the river render Il one Of the coolest
places In Memphis. This lovely park 10
conducted Al great expense, and the good
people Of Memphis should encourage and
support Il handsomely. A large crowd
will surely be on hand tonight, and none
will regret their visit.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
Rowing Record broken.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July l0.-The
time made by the Lurlines of Minneapolis
in the great senior four ored contest OF the
Minnesota and Winnipeg Amateur Row.
ing association regatta, at Lake Mime
tonka, was SIS, which breaks the Amer-
nipeg crew finished in SD, ALSO breaking
the record
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
MENKEN &c COMPANY
THE FIRE RECORD.


suIsuN, Cal, July l0.-Firo destroyed
eight blocks in the heart Of the town last
evening. The postoilice was also con-
sumed. The fire started in shed back Of
w. I. Bartlett's residence, and despite the
efforts Of the fire department, gained rap
idly, crossing streets and burning even
what goods had been removed for safety.
At least seyen-eighths Of the town was
consumed. IL is impossible ~ yet TO est.
mate the loss. Suisun has population OF
olout Su0
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11

the bases enabled Cincinnati to tie the
score in the ninth inning in the game Wits
the Athletics today. The local men
clinched the victory in the eleventh on
singles by Keenan, and Carpenter and
Corkhills double into right field. The
fielding Of Bierbauer and Welch and the
pitching of Mullane were the features.
Five of the nine hits secured by the visi-
tors were the merest scratches. At
tendance 1900. Score:
Cincinnati.......-"....0 0 0 0 p
Athleties ..n....... .........O . D i 4
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
LonI.,iIIc Z. Cleveland 4.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July l0.-The weather
was cool and attendance small at the base
ball game today. Cleveland folded well
up TO Louisville's close work, and 0'Brien
pitched a steady game. But Chamberlain
was too much for the visitors at bat and
they got only one good hit and four
scratches. Browning made a record both
at bat and in the field. In the ninth
Cleveland made n sharp struggle. but a,
the critical moment Stricken hit the ball
Internationally and went out on a fly.
Score:
lGS,;,IllS .....S SSSSSiS
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view Yerl ?. pl,,.hnrR o.

PIrTsBuRo, Pa, July l0-The playing
Of both sides here today was good and in
many instances approached the brilliant.
With two pitchers tossing winning ball
under ordinary circumstances and with cr.
rorlcss support on the side Of the New
Yorks, the game was only unintercsting
10 those who like big scores. The hits
were made, with one exception, that Of
welch which Kuohan threw Wild and let
Smiling Mickey 10 second, clean cut and
deserved 10 win. Only 900 persons saw
the game owing TO the races. The score:
pittsburr. .............,......0 o o OOo 0 o o. O
New York...,,...,.,,.......O OOl 0 0 o. Z
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11

CHICAGO, July l0.-The Chicago news
papers are engaged In a war Of rates. A
fortnight ago the Tina. which had been
selling At cents, reduced lis price TO 2
cents. The Tribune followed with a Gu,
from 10 2 cents and included lis Sunday
issue. Today the Daily Ndu, which has
ali along been ? cent paper, slashcd the
amount in halves, and is being disposed Of
al 1 cent copy.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
stampede a, the convention.

Last evening when the convention was
In session and excitement was at lis hight
some one cried "Firol" and an immcdi.
ate rush was made for the doors and win.
dows Of the hall, and several men were
severely hurt, and one was 80 badly In.
iurcd as 20 have 10 be taken home. A
doctor was called, and he prescribed vol
colcman's koko tulu. II Is needless 10
say that In few minutes ho was out IA
the park again, and in good time to vote
for his man.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-11
baltimore ~, Kan.a. city ..

Kansas CRY, Mo-, July l0-The ab.
scncc Of Barkley and Esterday today gave
Baltimore an opportunity for an easy vic.
tory. The weakness at second and short
discouraged the rest Of the team. Terry,
a Brooklyn pitcher, umpircd the game by
mutual consent aud Geographic authority.
from President Wikoh. McTamanny's
fielding was the feature Of the game.
scorc:
Kansas City................0 Q o