The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-06-08
stnte News.

Of the Sunday law
Some Of the rivers and bayous of Louisi-
ana were severely dealt with by the Rivers
and Harbors Committee
Shreveport Democrat. gardener IN this
city has discovered that chinaberries are an
excellent fertilizer and discouraging to the
cut worms.
Bayou Sara GAllrchnda; An alligator was
killed last week In the lake In front Of 81,
Joseph, La, that measured ten feet six
inches In length.
Sabine S0althrOa Our town is one Of the
models Of Louisiana Liquor is not per
mitted to be sold IN Its corporate limits, and
peace, order, thrlft,and happiness dwell un-
disturbed.
A railroad route is being surveyed from
Zaekerie, on the Mississippi Valley Road, to
Bayou Sara. If built II will connect with
the Woodville and Bayou Sara Road, and
will perhaps be extended on TO Natehez from
WoodYllle
A. j. Lafargue, in MarksVille B,ilFetia, says;
Whatever be Gov. MeEnery's future lot the
Bulletin extends to him It's warmest and best
wishes, and may "God apeedN him, adding
honor and glory as years multiply upon bis
noble and devoted head.
Opelousas Courier: Our present "Reform'i
one respect at least, upon our late Ring
Legislature, II adtourns promptly on Friday
aud runs off TO New Orleans TO spend Satur-
day and Sunday. II will SIT the full sixty
days, without doubt.
Donaldsonvllle LHief, Mr.. Emile Won
Hofe has met with fine success this season In
growing Irish potatoes in the fertile soil OF
his Leblanc tract across the river, and as an
evidence of his achievements he yesterday
al mn q tITUnr
1S16 inches in circumference and Weighing 81
ounces.
Alexaudria I6Bn Talk Representative
Meeker has introduced bill in the Legisla-
ture TO eqnallze assessments on railroads,
The present system certainly needs some
remedy For Instance, railroads running
through certain parishes arc only assessed
at $500 per mile, while some goes as high
as $1,000, All parishes should assess rail-
roads alike.
Robeline Reporter; In union there Is
strength, and union has come To be one thing
needful with every vocation in life from the
highest 10 the lowest, from the United States
of America down TO the humblest little vii
lage club. Yes the preachers have q union,
the printers have union, the railway men
have union and the merchants have unioni
then why not LET the farmers have union,
Natchitoches RcUis0y Among the needs
OF this State, already singled out by the
genius of prosperity % recipient Of tayers
and promises OF future patronage, Thought
full man must see that general system OF
savings banks Is one Of prime Importance,
| Some plain, practical legislation on Insurance
is badly needed in this State, but we think 1t
should tend to give confidence TO the COM
| panies, give reduced insurance TO the people
and not like Mr.. Lands proposed billi sim
| ply put few more dollars In the agents
| pocket, and increase the burdens Of the dear
people,
Thibodaux Sentinel: It has been remark
ed that there are more young men In the
present Legislature than In any previous one
for time immemorial. It 10 believed, how
ever, that after the harness has been adjust
ed and the Yerdancy of ineXperience has worn
of, the energy and endurance Of young man
hood will prove more Of advantage than
| drawback, This Legislature seems TO be
/ above the average In Intelligence and refine
ment and its members appear to be very
| willing to work, II they knew how. They
will soon learn, and, unless we are very much
| mistaken, will accomplish much good for the
| people Of the State. Time will tell.
Sugar Bopl and Farm Journal: Last Gun
\ day was one Of the most eVentful days New
| iberia ever saw. 1t Is one never TO be for
gotten by the large majority Of our citizens,
for tho corner stone OF the aeg ST. Peter
| Catholic church was laid on that day with
the most impressive ceremonies, which In
cluded street procession N which all our
military and fire companies, az well as several
/ other societies participated. The ceremonies
at the church site were conducted by Rev,
| Father Jaequet, and addresses were deliver
/ ed by Rev Fathers Q'Oopnor and Bardi and
| Hon. X. s. Perry. An immense number Of
people were present from AL over tho parish,
and the day closed with baby show,
Lafayette Advertiser: GOV, Nichols goes
Into Office under peculiarly favorable circum-
stances. He Is the head OF united and en-
thusiastie Democratic party which has Just
won brilliant victory the whole machinery
! OF the State governments Is In the hands Of
\ this party. The State Is now upon the verge
/ of quiekening prosperity II has never be-
fore experienced and Ell signs point to a
| glorious future Whatever needed reforms
and additions arc necessary in the laws may
now be Immediately accomplished leaving
nothing to perfect the work save just, wise
and energetic administration, Gov Nichols
| bss II In his power to mark his admin stra-
tion as o bright epoch In the history of Lon
isiana, and we trust and believe be viii do
30.
The Robellne Reporter Is pretty hard on the
Pardoping Board. IL says; HCloud, who
was convicted at the last June term of fbeing
accessory TO the burning Of i. q. Barron's
gin In ward 2, has been released by the Par
| doling Board. This Is a burning shame on
law and order, and Disgrace 10 the society
and civilization Of Louisiana and an insult
| pal paTdo1edf Simply because he was q
poor man. There never was 3 ease proven
more point blank ID Natchitoehes parish than
this. Now, for the Pardonlng Board to re-
lease man who wilfully and mallciously
hired his neighbor's gin burned, ls an out
rage against the goodpeeple ot NatehitoeAeg,
and there Is only one answer 70 II all, which
Is this, the accessory was rich, the principal
was poor.N
Emery and family took their departure for
New Orleans last evening by the 1890 Mlssis-
sippi Valley railway train. They have en-
daared themselves TO o vast nnmber OF our
citizens during their sojouEn here, and their
removal lfom olf q W. EiH RIiug sadness W
lmauy q home and circle, They may well
feel assured that the heartfelt wishes Of sln-
II cere friends for their welfare and happiness
will follow them wherever they may dwell.
i Governor McEnery IS one Of the most IN
tellectuai meo in the State and perfect type
II Of the polished, urhape and unostentattogs
Southern gentiemag. In Mrs. McEpefY be
has q most gracious and accomplished ally
lovely and bright ornament IN bis home
aud III tile social circle. Governor and Mrs.
AfcEnery win be q valuable aequiaition 10
any community.
Morchouae Gaqfoa We hear Il spoken q
almost daily concerning the in-golag adfpil
iatratiou, thnt THIS VIII De strictly NicbOlle
administration We ehope and believe that
such VIII ROT BE- the case. The CiafloR, M
tie outset Of It's advocacy 0f Gen. NiehDila,
before The Baton Eotge ConYspliou, gave az
one Of It's principai reasons tor supporting
him wes 70 nntHgouize and, II possible, de'
feaf nDgisin % the Democratic party. Be.
cause We BeFe upon DE winning alde j gives
us no nQfe tolerance gef State EipaaN inside
II tia narku fhar 4iia haa "a hafnrn lrn ma A rtun
headed 81 Nichols, McEnely, d Any qtaei
ieador, amounts 10 i'fing \ dlaorgau5zine
and c0Iguptne eleMeut inside fhe pale of ths
party, and n0tAluR more. But Whilst We beI
lf6Fe tde charges {uEt aud shpuid have nt
ceedenee % Tie public Rlna, and lnh ths
prDbablasy Ok spcb charges made pAek q
k1ch PARTIES as ialso, YET Ne re1irhiQ cur
selges Is say npon q Possibility net ills pe
ser T. be true le fhe hflHclpies II nEifri
9emQaraey AZ & has syes beeh ana Nili ael
s Wiiu is Influence b crush sfy ling. ~ 4
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