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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30

TAG New York Epeaiag Post says;
"Ii a professedly Christian nation can
not find means to put an end to the
pnrchase and sale Of votes, religion
itself will eventually be looked upon
as sham. No part Of the social body
will escape The infection Of tainted
fountain Of power; and finally, when
wealth has corrupted and worn away
the moral sense by which alone il is
protected, then wealth itself win he
engnlfed il tho common ruin. All the
steps which led to the French Feyoln-
ton may be repeated here and will be
il The Legitimacy Of The source Of
power can be called 10 question"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
For sale.

TIME STEAM ENGINE and Corn Grind
i ing MIL with Gear Complete. in first
class running order, now working at the De-
pot The premises will be let if desired.
Also, a FIRST-CLAASS, COVERED EXPRESS
WAGON. For price and terms, apply to
e. CHALKLEY IL son,
Go23-2t - Metropolitan Market.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
To whom it MAY Concern

have no agent authorized to sell and eoun-
terbrand any Of my stock, end that any per-
son having purchased, or who may purchase
any stock OF any description, in the follow
ing brands viii be accountable to me for the
same: ZIP, RID, WY. ~ N. LYONS.
Edgerley La, Nov. 5, 1885,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
A. NJ. MAYO, Notary Public.

have examined the foregoing act of inGorpor-
alton Of the Lake Charles Canning Co, and am
Of opinion that objects aud purposes Of said cor.
tTRFy TO law. j. C.GIBBSi
District Attorney.
lake Charles La, October IS 1885
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
ARTICLE WI.

No stOckholder shall ever be liable or RESPONSE
bic for the contracts faults of said corporation
In any further sum than the unpaid balance due
on the shares of stock subscribed for or owned by
him, nor shall any mere infOrmali6y Of OTganiga-
ton have the effect Of rendering this charter null
exposing any stakeholder TO any liability be-
yOnd the amount of his subscription for stock.
DurTfaT n VIII
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
ARTICLE VIII.

Whenever this corporation is dissolved, either
by limitation or from other cause its affairs shall
be bquidated under the superintendent of three
stockholders to be appointed for that purpose at
after thirty days prior notice and with the assent
Of twO.thiUds al of the stock represented at any
meeting called for that purpose, and In case OF
the death of one or more of said commissioners,
the survivor shall have power to continue to act.
Thus done, read and signed at my office, in the
city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, In the presence
Of Arthur A. Wentz and Fred. q. sCallZins law
full witnesses who heIeHntO sign, together with
said appearers and me Notary, on the day,
month and year first above written.
Attest.
f. G. CALKIHS, l.... .aE
A. A. VENT
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30
COFOner's Sale.

In Fourteenth Judicial District Court State Of
Louisiana Parish Of Calcasicu.-No. 1865.
JONI W. McFATrEE VS. \. l. RErp. ct al.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30

ARTICLE V.

transfer Of stock shall b. made only upon the
books OF the company. and no stOCkhOder shall
be- authorized 10 sell any shares at private sale
10 any unless he shall have first offered such
share shares to the company at the same price
he may be offered for the same
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30

The name and title Of said corporation shall be
tn LAKE CHARLES CANNING COMPANY
-LIMITEu and its dOmicilc shall be in the City
Of Lake Charles State Of Louisiana and byt hat
name the said corporation shall have power and
authority to have and enjoy corporate eElstanCe
and succession for the term Of twenty-five, t25I
wears from and after the day and date hereof to
contract sue and be sued. to make and use cor
poFate seal and the same TO break and alter at
pleasure and 70 hold. receive lease purchase and
convey a. well as hypUthecatc and mortgage IN
der the corporate name property. both real and
personal and 10 have power to do all business
necessary to carry out the objects of this cOrpOT
alton.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30

Syndlc's sake.

DAVID J. REID,
Sheriff Of Galcasieu Parish, La.
e, Lake Charles, La. Nov. 30. 1855
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The purpose for which this corporation is cstab
ished and the nature Of the business to be carried
on by ii ar declared and specified to be the
development of the agricultural resources Of this
parish and State the establishment maintenance
and operation Of canning and cooperating
manulactOrv or manufactures for the CONVEX
sion of the produc Is raised gathered or acquired
by this corporation into goods wares or cOmmud-
ities and the sale Of such products either as raw
material or in q manufactured state.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-11-30

fourteenth Judicial District Court. Caleaseu
IaIIsh, SLaJr Of LUulsiaua.-NU. 1893.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
SWEPT ~ FIRE.

Business Portion Of Maryland village
Dsstroyod--HIs fire ~ Fort Wayne
PocoMoKx CrrY, Nd, Hov. 2f.-This town
was swept by are Thursday night Nearly
all the business section was burned, and the
loss win Be $500, 600 The fire broke out "Ao
A D. m. In d. o. J. Fruits drug store anyw
building was situated in the heal result.
town, and f1QV.fha frAtt4r the Damoo,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
Criminal Court.


:, The case of the State against Tom
Stewart for cutting Newton Brown.
occupied most of the time in the
Criminal Court to-day, as several
extra hours were consumed in
nearing the evidence, after which
the attorneys son both sides made
long winded speeches, each being
anxious for his cause. AT 2 O'Clock
the jury brought in verdict ofguiltv
OF an assaulta he was fined $1,000
and cost. '
Inc Harper Jordan case for the
OF John t. Nolen, is set for
next Monday.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24

The press should urge the incom-
Ing Legislature to abolish the pen
ltentiary lease system, and employ
convict labor on our public roads.
This would remove the competition
SO justly complained of by honest
labor, and secure to the State, public
highway, that would enhance the
value OF her real estate 100 per cent.
The increased taxable values would
greatly over pay the cost of keeping
our criminal po' ION. The Legis-
"' ~ef,~" will
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
ousted by Squatters.

Attorney G. L. Pitt, of this citv.
VINO has been championing a suit for
the Whitaker heirs for the recovery
OF tract of land on Blood river. Cal
way county, Kentucky, received
er from his surveyor, Mr.. James
y" this morning to the effect that
'quatters on the land claimed
nlzed as a body of soldiers
surveyor and his corps of
the place, threatening
'vreturned they would
the CHRONICLE
the effect that
his suit in
this been
> the sur
to make
IS the re-
very
NDens
'dy
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
No LONGER BLIND.
European WOrkingmen Alarmed
at the Signs Of WAY.
) -svncrR DIsGUaTEnsAI.



Iheaction ofthe Republican leader
determined upon yesterday with r
gard to the electorM vote OF yirpini,
- the first step in u movement ~.
ing Tor its object the opening of II,
Wnoie Southernquestion. VIRGINIA.
case has been worked up by the 10,
Puollcans, by Gen. Malone, and # i
Mken IN hand first, because il i
ready first. = 70
evidence in other Southern statao
however, and particularly in North
Caronna, West Virginia and Louis.
lana Is being collected by representa-.
yves Of the Republican Natio,a,
committee, and as soon as this i oil
IN the full program will be disclosed
ahe real design is to influence tho
situation with regard to tbe |
next House. Important Leeisla. |
eAon affecting National elections
- contemplated and safe
working majority is required. The
vote as 1t now stands is so extremely
close that it is not thought prudent toI
rely upon it. 1t is necessary. there.
fore, to bring the majority up TO
point where there will be no risk '
consequent upon the Inauguration Of s
new measures. Especial attention ia
oelng given to the disputed Congress.
sional Districts in the South. II is
probably unnecessary to add that Il
Chairman Quay is directing the new il
He is closeted daily G.
with prominent lawyers Of his party, 7
md Is amply provided with funds. 81
Is success in the National campaign Ia
given him such prestage that his h
'n the moneyed men of his v,
'good for almost any sum. T
nnounced that the Republic gl
ontrol the next House, and OF
se to have them set up 10
other ou.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
LOOKING the roottor - =.

LOOKING the matter up for Curl
osity's sake 1t is found by the Times.
Democrat that there are still ON the
pension rolls of the country sos men
VINO served in the war of 1912. The
war ended seventy-three years ago
Ihere were, as near as it can be got
at, some $4,000 men who were reeop-
nized as having had a pensionable
part in that war. If service in the
late war turns out to be as conducive
10 longevity as that in the war OIL
lSl2, ing the same proportion of
veterans survive for like period, we
'hall nave, even as late as the year
$50, some $1,000 surviving veterans.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
Quarterly Meetings.


GAINESVILLE District, Tennessee Con
ings: AS0'
November Is. - 'Oii
State Line circuit at State Line
November II and Is.
Ashland City Circuit, at Ashland
Cty, Thursday, Nov. "a.
Palmyra Circuit, at Locust Grove
Dec. and 2. ~
9 Asbury Circuit, at Port Poyal, Dec.
Antioch Circuit, at Antioch. Dec.
15 and Is. Nv
New Providence and Bethel at
new Providence, Dec, % and %.
Springfield Station, at Springfield.
Dec. 20 and 80.
Jan. 5 and 6.
GAINESVILLE Station, at Clarksvilla
Jan. IL and 10. '
Cedar Hill Circuit, at Cedar Hin
Ian. 10 and 20.
J. w. Hin.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
Unlvsrsity Dots.
le Declamatory exercises This

-
ie DecIamatory exercises tbi,
:. forming were by far the finest Of thi,
z year.
Last nights Society exercises
showed considerable Improvement
on past meetings. The SteWarts de-
bated The Influence of Rome Against
That of Greece. AS Greek and
Roman history is every college bows
hobby, 1t was very interesting dis
cussion. Drs. Wilson and Bordwell
visited each society. The Washing
ton Irving Society were jubilant over
thelr new picture of DR.. Waddel. IT !
Is quite agood picture and serves to
remind the members of the one
whom they SO much reverence and
admire. The Stewards have had q
portrait of DR.. Waddel for some time
1t is to be very much regretted that
the question which has already
caused SO much trouble in Washing
ton Irving Society was recalled last
llght, bringing with it the same hard
ceilings. Several good members saw
hey will leave the society. It GER
AMY seems, after what has been '
aid that if the young men respect q
themselves, the society and the Uni
erslty, they would desist from stir
1g up society strife. Let each man d
that all are entitled to !
leir opinions. l
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
For Rent.

A good cottage on Commerce
street. Apply to II. Herndon
oiSe warehouse. nOv.14,tf
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
1889.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED

and beautiful periodicals in the
world. Among the attractions for 1880 will
. q new noyel-an American story, entitled
- Jupiter Llghts"-by Constance +. Wooison !:
ILLUSTRATIONS or Sbak espeare's Comedies Nv n
a. Abbey series of articles on Russia IL
IHsIraIed by I; de Thulstrup; papers on the
Y dominion OF Canada and a characteristic Sc
Ia, ,,ad, py Snaries Dudley Warner; three "Nor-
Veglan STUDIES" by Bjornstjerne Bjornson.
lustrated; 'Commodus," a historical pIay
tne author OF "Ben-Hur, illustrated by i
Weguelln. etc The Editorial Department
lam Deans Howells and Charles Dudiev
'ef. - "ASJ
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24

electors have a majority Of 400, the
Republicans have control Of the
Legislature, and will put in their
congressman. Senator Malone, Of
virginia, has also given notice that
ne shall oppose the granting of cleo
tion certificates to the Democratic
congressman, although the State
tlcket has majority of over 1900.
OF course the Republican House and
senate will uphold them ifthe matter
is brought before them, which will
give the Republicans safe working
majority.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24

Four good building lots. Apply to
~. V. Harrison, Nov-12-tf.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
okLAhumA


Necates ITS Opening.
WICHITA, Kan, Nov. Z. The irtsrstata
oKlanoms conversation held in this citv ices
nay was the largest demonstration avar baia
IN the west for the purpose of opening Okla.
noLna territory. Among those present wera
CONGRESSMAN Springer. Of Illinois: Weaver.
o. lows. and Mansur, Of Missouri, and GOV.
Trnors Adams, Of Colorado, and Martin. Of
Kansas. The temporary organization was
erected after the 5000 delegates had bean
called to order in Crawfords opera house
4he nrst business Of the meeting was he
unanimous adoption OF a preamble and res.
clutions anu Ao@'
The preamble recites that the rights ~
tne Indians would not be impaired bv the
opening OF Oklahoma TO settlement. that
unless 1t IS so opened lawfully, possession
WIN Dc sought ~ illegal means, and that
Vue Psaceaoie settlement of the territory
"ouiu put an end TO the lawlessness and crime
~nich no" prevails In the absence OF any
ci'H government. Tho resolutions weres
passed calling on congress TO pass the pend
ing Dll 20 organize the territory OF Okla
~ noiha ana upon the president of the United
o'ates 10 ENFORCE the laws now existing, or
- w enacted, looking for the establishment
u |. tne new territory. Congressman Springer
leiiyeFea an address, paying particular at.
'entlon to bis bill now in congress. CON-
'ressmen Weaver and Mansur spoke at the
'Vening session, and pledged themselves To
Work for the passage of the Springer bill
Turing the early days Of the approaching
ession.
Two Men Killed.
WITKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 24.-famer Isel.
river, of Buffalo, and Augustus Smith. Of
were killed by a train on the
ackawanna railway Thursday.
The Weather.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
Two Men Killed.

WIr.KEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 24.-Eamer Isel.
driver, of Buffalo, and Augustus Smith. Of
Blnghampton, were killed by train on thu
Lackawanna railway Thursday.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24

The Weather.
lndi ,ations- Slightly warmer; fair; south
erly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

FISH To day about 100000 herring, 100
sbad aud quantity Of bauch fish. arrived
stFishtown. Herring sold ct from $3.50 to
5 per thousand shad at the rate of from
S25 to $S5 per hundred, and rock and perch
At 80 to So per bunch. The town" is as.
.uming an animated appearance and the
smell is becoming loud. Yesterday even
igg there was some excitement there by the
refusal of some of the colored female fish
cutters to wolk at the prevailing prices and
BY their interference with the men who
took their places, but the difficulty was soon
settled and quiet restored before any breach
Of the peace had occurred. Some of the
dealers have asked the Midland railroad of
fcials to furnish them facilities for shipping
hsh from this market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

REAL ESTATE NOTES.-THE Alexandra
Real Estate Company has sold to MIR. j. Il
Goodwin, Of Washington, the house and lol
on the south side of Duke street. between
Columbus aud Alfred Mr. Goodwin will
make his home in this city.
The same company has rented to Mr.. w
D. Johnston, of Washington, the house on
Washington street, near Cameron, belong
inp to Mr.. J. E Blackwell.
A gentleman from Washington has re-
Gently rented the house on south Fairfax
street, belonging TO Miss Roberta Cline, and
will shortly move here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

DEATHS. Mr.. Walter j. Triplett, well
known young farmer of Fairfax county and
son of Mr.. F. F. Triplett, of Flag Hill, died
at his home last night after long illness,
aged SO years Mr.. Trlplett about two years
ago fell from the rafters of a house he was
erecting, sustaining injuries from the eiec's
of which he never recovered. He leaves q
wife and two children.
Mr.. Thomas O'Neal, we'll known citi-
zsn died this morning at tho Infrmary. Of
which institution ne had been an in mate fol-
the last ten years. His funeral will take
place from the 1nirmary TO morrow even
ing at 4 O'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

The CANAL SUIT.-At a meeting of the
Finance Committee Of the City Council held
this morning, Col. F. L. Smith was engaged
as associate counsel with Corporation Attor
uey s. G. Brent, to look after the city's in
tersst in the canal suit which is to come up
IN the q. s. Circuit Court in this city before
Judge r W. Hughes on Friday next The
cain the city has amounts to about $50 600
which is for money loaned the canal from
time to time before the wer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

GSs-In referring to our sale going on this
,ceek We would like to make special mention
here, and that is that it consists from the lowest
priced Calico up to the finest grades of Silks, Vel
vets, Laces, Flouncings, &c.,-in fact a general
first class stock kept in the finest city retail stores
Call and examine goods and prices.
app 1w l. EICHBERG 81 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

The ship Syren passed down the river
from Washington for Baltimore yes erday.
MI S. s. Turner Of Warren. has declined
c9roGla cardida.a for Congress fem the
! Tin 'ritt.
A me riage license sas issued in Wash
'nRton y..terdMy to Ferdinand G Pitt. Of
Baltimore, Nd, and josie Weber, of this
city.
Sergeant Jacobs aud Privates R. N. and ] ].
Green, CT the Alexandra Light Infa.try, have
entered for the individual contest for the gold
medal tn be awarded b. the managers of the
Knights of Pythias fair to the best drilled men,
Der OF the company.
The police report last night as being cool aud
clear till about o'clock when it became cloudy.
There were four dgers bat no prisoners at the
station house: The Mayor this morning had no
! cases for trial.
The alarm of FIRE about $50 o'clock this morn
ing WAS caused by the smoke seen i-suing from
the stack of the spoke factory at the foot of Cam
eron street
The funeral of the late Lawrence Bsyne took
place from his late residence, on south st. Asaph
street, this morning, and was well attended The
services were conducted by Rev. Father o Kano
Two vessel losds of fish from the Gums shore
came up the river today, one of which went Oh to
Washington.
1t is said that Mr.. ]. Fl. Greene will probably
succeed Mr.. Charles Dearborn as chairman Of the
city republican committee.
The Old Dominion Boat Club will hold meet
ing tonight at the rooms of the Alexandria Club
for the transaction Of important business.
1t is reported that two more attempts have been
made during the past few nights to burn the Pic.
neer Mills.
Alta meeting of Mechanics Building Associa-
tion No. held last night $4,000 were loaned
at %.
Under the influence of the warm sunshine of
the past few days the trees and shrubbery have
begun to bud
Mars, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune are now
evening stars, and Mercury, Venus and Jupiter
are morning stars.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, of Virginia,
will convene in Lynchburg on the 9th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04
AUCTION SALES.
ty R. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.
EXECUToRs' SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Ia ESTATE.

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Ia ESTATE.
By virtue of tho last will and testament Of
David Appich, deceased the undersigned execu-
tors will offer for sale. at public auction, at the
Royal street entrance to the market building at
- o'clo k IN +, on SATURDAY, the 14th day of
April, 1888. the following real estate in the city
of Alexandris, viz:
!. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, improved by
BRICK DWELLING AND STORES, situated On
the north side of King street (Nos 523, 525,
527 and 529). between 1t. Asaph aud Pitt streets,
fronting on King street so feet, and extending
north. with that width, 161 feet to an alley Is
wide loading from st. Asaph street to Pitt street.
,. A LOT OF GROUND, improved by THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING AND STORE,
situated on the south side of King street (No.
414J between Royal and Pitt streets, fronting on
King street 10 feet and extending SOUTH with
that width, 80 feet inches.
BALLOT OF GROUND improved by THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE stu
ated on the south side of King street (No. 412)
and adjoining on the east the property next above
described, fronting on King street IS feet 6
inches, and extending south with that width 90
feet inches
T. A LOT OF GROUND improved by THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE, stu
ated on the south side Of King street (No. 40
and adjoining on the east the last described prop
cry, fronting on King street & feet and extend
ing south with that width - feet inches.
5AI.OT OF GROUNDimpr by THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING, situated on the west
side of Royal street NO. 900, between Cameron
and Queen Streets fronting on Royal streets %
feet 3 inches and running west with that width
10S feet IL inches to an alley feet inches
wide.
Terms of Sale: One third OF the purchase mon
ey in cash. and the residue in two equal payments
at SIX and twelve months the deferred payments
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers, with personal security. and to boar
interest from the date OF sale. The title OF the
property to be retained until the whole Of the
purchase money is paid
GEO. A. APPICH, Fvscutors
NJ. GERMAN,
feb15 WITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

BAD DoGs.-A dog supposed to be mad
belonging to Mrs. George Butler, on Henry
street, between Prince aud Duke, and which
had bitten at some children in the neigh
borhood, was morning shot by officer Taylor.
vicious dog belonging to colored man
named Tover Holmes, in the southwestern
part Of the city, this morning attacked and
tore the clothing of youth named Edward
lsWer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04

CORPORATION CoURT.-In consequence OF
the continued indsposition of Judge Meade
tacAprl tenn ofthe Corporation court which
was to have commenced on Monday next
will not be held till Wednesday, by which
line the Judge hopes to be able to preside
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-04
The Mnsf AcreeabIe

As well at the most effective method of dis
ptlIing Heedechea, Colds, and Fevers. OF
Cleansing the System, is by taking few
doses Of the pleasant California liquid trult
Insnedy, Syrup of Figs. E S. I.eadbeater &
btO., agents, Alexandra, Va.