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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

CARD OF THAKS.

NY neighb0Ts and friends in Lake Charles,
who so kindly assisted in waiting on my fam
lily during their late Illness will please accept
my kindest appreeiatlons.
j M MASON
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

THE Missouri Pacific has contracted
for q branch road from Monroe to
Deermott, Arkansas.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

The postofice department is con.
sidering newly patented postal re-
mittance card. The idea is TO attach
stamps, to the desired amount, to the
reverse side of the card, which may
be mailed to any address, the receiver
to present the card at any postofIice
and receive in cash the amount repre-
scented by the stamps attached thereto.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

THERE is squabbIe between Judge
Lewis, Sheriff Fontenot and other
officials of St. Landry, on one side,
and Ex-Sheriff c. G. Dusop on the
other.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUssEY, of
the Department of the Interior, takes
mp the greater portion of his annual
report in defending the pension de-
cisions he has made since last March.
A judicial decision should always be
its own defense, but then, perhaps
Mr.. Bussey decent consider his de-
cisions Judicial. Anyway there is
something about his report that seems
out of keeping with good taste and
the general fitness of things.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

"A SILVER mems convention as
ssmbled at St. Louis, Mo-, on the
27th nit.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
Succession sale.
Fourteenth Judicial District Court, Calcasie
Parish. I40niBiana
SUCCESSION n 5. q BuEt.r.ao 30

bUyINn1IJb f3fF u ~ ID p IlIa-.l3D, 80.
10y VIRTUE If an order Of sale and com.
II mission to me directed BIZ The Hon. Court
aforesaid win otter to the highest bidder, a.
Charles I4a., On
Saturday, Hbecezassex ~ A@@0s
he following property 0f said Succession. or
horse, one buggy and harness. one COW, one xii
st carp antef's tools and ehest, apa digera enal
articles.
Tegms Cash
JNQ. BURNETT, Administrator
Lake Charles Nov. ag 1885.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

REPRESENTATIVE HOOKER thinks the
recent elections have reminded the
Republicans that minority and Repub-
licanism may be synonymous some
times and that they will not attempt
to pass a set of rules in the house
which will deprive the minority of Its
parliamentary rights.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

WAvELAND Postofice, Calcasieu
parish, has been discontinued, and it's
mail ordered to Welsh, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
For sale.

A SADDLE PONY, perfectly gentle
"a any child can handle her-in good order
nd can be purchased at reasonable price.
She can be seen by calling at the residence of
a. B. Mead, on corner of Puio and Bilbo sts.,
just opposite the Howard House.
Dec 6-2t.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

THERE was severe wind and snow
storm on the northern lakes on the
2oth nit.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
Notice.

TIME FARMERS PARISH UNION of Caloa-
4 sieu Parish will meet with Crescent Union on
the first Wednesday in January, 1890 Delegates
that day. G, SIMMONS, Ssc'y
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

Immense frauds d. The feEanne laws
Of Canada have hepn discovered ii tlAe
whialy tFaf3e.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

A FIRE last week IN Lake City, Fla,
destroyed 1000 bales of Sea Island
cotton.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

SENATOR BERRY says the Demo
Gratis of the senate will be able to say
what will not be done by that body,
but they will have to allow their op-
ponents the privilege of deciding
what will be done.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
M office.

A Ii parties holding claims of indebted.
-EA- ness against the schooner Emma Thorn.
ton are hereby notified to present them tC
Il. c. Drew, at his office, in Lake Charles
La, within thirty days from December 6
A. D., 1889. OTTO II. NEWMAN.
dec6-'s9-Im.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

-Four Young American ladies are
exhibiting IN Europe as bicycliste.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

LAKE CHARLES, La, Dec. l, 1889.
Town Council of Town of Lake Charles
met this day in regular session.
Present Hon. A, L. Reid, Mayor j. A,
Kinder, j. A. Bel, JAS. P. Geary and J. c.
Munday, Aldermen Absent j. 7, Brooks,
Alderman,
Minutes of previous meeting read and APP
proved.
ELY H, Dees. Town Tax Collector. made
his report for November, showing collec-
ton for said month of S7O5.7 II,
Town Treasurer, W A. Knapp, made his
report for month of November, showing
balance on hand to date of $782 20.
On motion. carried the appointment of
B K. StOddard as policeman, vice O. n.
Smell. resigned, was confirmed.
Moved and carried, that the request of the
Pelican BabCOck Hook and Ladder Company,
for an appropriation of $l4.0O TO reimburse
their expense incurred at late fire be
granted.
The following bills were approved, and the
Mayor authorized to warrant on Treasurer
for same. tO-wit
| To M. I, Jones d Co., lumber ,,.... s ~ 55
To II {. GIL, hauling, etc ....... 49,. 40 90
To James Ralph, work on street in
October and acknowledgements. 81 SO
To Jas. Mason, work on street in
October and November .......... q 90
To JnO. Mason, work on street in
October and November...... p 80
To Willis Green, work on street in
October and November .......... 6 rs
To Robert King, board for paupers lis
To Paul Riley, shells for street s OF
To A. L. Reid, money advanced to
send pauper to New Orleans 9 90
To ?. A. Bourg, constable salary for
November .....-..... ......... 5U w
for November :. :. ............... 50 90
To Major Daniels constable salary
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

We learn from Mr.. AIcide Fore,
man, who paid us a pleasant call las,
Monday, Of a strange phenomenon of
nature that happened on Thursday,
the 2lst inst, on the place of our old
friend DR. NJ. L. Lyons, who lives in
the western portion of the parish.
DR.. Lyons owned probably the fines
stock shed in that section of the
parish. 1t was fully $50 feet long,
crescent shaped, and put together
very strongly. A whirlwInd came
along and lifting the structure bodily
into the air, foundation logs included,
carried it a distance of several hun
dred feet, dropping it suddenly to the
earth completely shattered The
whirl then seemed to have exhausted
its force, doing little or no further
damage.-Lqfayette advertiser.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

The provisional government Of Bra
III M pspclaiaea nniysF auilrass
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
.SOIREE MUSICALE

At the residence of NINE. PERRY, to helI
toward purchasing the new organ for the
Methodist church, on
Saturday, November Sths
Admission, IS cents; children and performer
10 cents. Good Music and Refreshments.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06

Pieayune.
LAKE CHARLES, La, Nov. 22.-
ME. j. b. Watkins, who has made
quite an extended tour in Europe
within the last three months, has, to
the delight of his many friends here,
arrived again in our city. Yonr cor
respondent had an interview with Mr..
Watkins and learned that be, in cum
paDy with his private secretary, MIR,
Presby, sailed from New York, Ang,
Z, on board the steamer City OF Paris,
and had q quick, cain voyage. 1t
was the quickest voyage ever made
across the Atlantic going east--5
days, % hours and 80 minutes. His
trip was purely for business that Of
Mr.. Presby was for pleasure. ID
The most of MIR. Watkins time was
spent IN London; he made a hasty
trip to Wales, Germany, France and
Holland. His prime object in going
to Holland was to investigate the
drainage system 40 successfully car
ried on in that country. Mr.. Watkins
was gratifed with the system and is
now of opinion that the best thing
that can be done for the marsh lands
of southwest Louisiana Is 30 import
the best classes of Hpllanders to Louis
lana and give them charge of these
lands They were found to be a
thrifty, industrious and moral people
as rule. Mr.. Watkins will induce
many of them to come here soon.
On the whole, Mr.. Watkins says his
trip was very satisfactory one. Quite
a severe storm lay in the pathway of
the steamer, City of Paris, on their
voyage homeward some three weeks
ago, which the New York San de-
scribed as the most terrific known for
years.
In answer to the question, "What
are the prospects for the Kansas City,
Watkins and Gulf railroad ?" Mr..
Watkins answered that everything was
doing well. He will take a trip north
next week and return 10 about three
weeks soon after, track laying will
begin, aud trains will commence run
ming 10 February next. Nearly twenty
seven miles of the road is now graded,
there are but thirty-fve miles of this
end of the line established. When
the remaining seven miles are graded,
the work will cease until one of the
three routes is adopted; then the
work will be pushed through without
further interruption. One route is
surveyed to Alexandra, another to
Natchitoches, and still another to
Shreveport Mr. Watkins says that
section of country that makes it most
to the interest of the company will
be sure to get the road. Just which
route will be adopted he is not sure
himself but that much is settled,
that the parishes that want the road,
and will do best for it in the way of
taxation, will be the fortunate one.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-12-06
sheriF's Sale.

Sheriff of Calcasieu parish, La.
Sheriffrs Office Lake Charles. La, Nov. 8. 1889.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30

One of the interesting women who is
often seer in the private cars bound for
Brighton Beach which are run for the
Seidl Society is Nine. Alice LIE Plon-
geon, the Yucatan archnologist and ex-
plorer, a slight, dark-haired. dark
skinned woman, who is an entertaining
conversationalist and lecturer. Some
friends have been trying to make an
engagement for her in the Lowell In
stitute course in Boston next winter,
and the other day she had word that
the trustees would be glad to be in
structcd by her, were it not for the dis
tressing fact that she is a woman So
much for the liberality of the cultured
Hub of the universe. Nine. LIE Plon-
geon I believe, had a tieeting impulse
to write, asking if a claw-hammer coat
and trousers, like those worn by Nine.
Dieulefoy, in Paris, would obviate the
difficulty. I have told before the story
of Nine. Plongeon's romantic marriage
to the archeologist just back from Cen
trail America, who saw her porting over
musty papers in the British Museum.
NJ. LIE Plongeon is white-haired and
many years his wife's senior, but they
spend their evenings together reading
aloud and playing the guitar, and one
seldom sees a more devoted couple.
They would like to obtain some Con-
sular position which would send them
to Yucatan or Egypt, to delve in arch
nology.-Neu York letter.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30

The WHOic IIttfY Of u Wire,

The Bombay Guardian calls atten-
ton to an extraordinary book which is
being distributed broadcast as q prize
book in the Government girls schools
in the Bombay presidency. The follow
ing quotations are given as specimens
of tile teachings set forth in the book:
If the husband of q virtuous woman
be ugly, of good or bad disposition, dis
eased, irascible, q drunkard, old, stupid,
dumb, blind, deaf, hot-tempered, poor,
extremely covetous, a %slanderer, cow
ardly, perfidious, and immoral, never
theless she ought to worship him as a
god with mind, speech, and person.
The wife who gives an angry answer to
her husband will become a village
pariah dog; she will also become a
female jackal and live in an uninhabited
desert. The who eats sweet
meats without sharing them with her
husband will become o hen-owl, living
in q hollow tree. The oma who
walks alone without her husband will
become a ~ilth-eating village SOW. The
woman who speaks d~isrespectfully tc
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
D1sHON0RIBLy DIsCUIEGED.

There is a small dog along the city
front that feels just about as disconso-
late as small dogs are supposed to feel
when they have done anything out Of
the way. This little dog. however, is
rather a hero, having survived the
wreck Of the Vandalia at Samoa, and
returned with his shipmates on the
Rockton to Mare Island, where he was
elopted by the crew of the Adams.
Having been boss OF the Vandalia
this little dog, who goes by the
e~uphonious name OF Mig, thought that
he should hold the same position on the
Adams, and when it was disputed by
Lieut.. Winslow's setter, Mig became in
dignant and whipped the Lieutenant's
dog so badly that for some time his life
was despaired of. This WAS Il horrible
indignitv for the quarterback to sustain
at the hands of a forecastle dog, and
Lieut.. Winslow ordered the sailors to
throw Mig overheard as q li~shonorably
discharged dog. Yhis was something
VIC ciCh tdiS COull uOl llliIh VI uOllS,
and as they could keep their pet aboard
and had no way Of getting him back to
Mare Island. as the Adams was about
to go to sea, they brought Mig ashore
and turned him over to the Nandalia
sailors, who are waiting along the water
front for their back pay and bag money.
Getting a dishonorable discharge after
four years service in the navy was
pretty tough on Mig, and Thursday
night he managed to get full. Yester-
day he was sick and felt pretty badly,
and as he had never been ashore before
he did not know how to act. The num-
Der of people and the number of dogs
nearly drove him crazy, and he lay
down on the sidewalk and moaned.
The dog felt so badly ashore that the
Vandalia sailors are going to try and
get him back into the service in some
way, and they think after his gallant
service in Samoa they will be able to
have Lieut.. Winslow's discharge set
aside and Mig restored to his former
proud position on one of Uncle Sans
warships.-Sap Francisco Chronicle.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
The Roman Martyr of Molokai.

Miss Nellie Flavin, a Liverpool girl,
however, is the only woman who has
yet volunteered to labor in the dreaded
spot at Kalawao, consecrated by the
work of "the apostle Of the lepers.'
She passed through New York several
weeks ago, and her presence became
known through the action Of the Gus
tom House authorities, who seized the
vestments she had brought for the use
of Father Damien. She refused to
speak about herself, and many were of
the opinion that her story was a sub
terfuge to obtain free admission to the
vestnents. They were shipped to San
Francisco to be given to her at her de-
parture from that port, and her English
friends had q brief sketch of her life
published as IN answer to the charge OF
the Custom House authorities.
The Liverpool Catholic Times, just
to hand, tells who she is: Nellie
Flayin is highly accomplished, well
educated, and very we'll known in we'll
informed Catholic circles in Liverpool.
Thoroughly taught at the boarding
school of the Faithful Companions Of
Jesus, Dee House, Chester, she became
a daily governness, some time ate,
leaving school, to the family of Mr.
Pierce, Beaver House, Linnet lane
Seton, Park, Liverpool, and remained
in that family until 1886, when she lef
for London to undergo there a cours,
of hospital training. Miss Nellie Flavil
is a brilliant pianist, and is of al
amiable, energetic, and resolute DISPOSE
ton. She has broken many strong tie
to devote her life to the service of God
most afflicted creatures, and has left be
hind her a mother, sister, and brother
as well Us many friends, holding her i
their heart of hearts," - DonahOe'
Mn1nziDp.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30

HOtc to Vim attention.,

A well-known and very successful So
ciety woman easily wins admiration by
seeming to give herself wholly up to the
person talking with her. If it is a MAJ
he has her entire attention, eyes, ears,
mind, as though he were the only per-
son in the room or the world for the
short delicious moment, while at the
same time she seems to feel the pres
ence Of those about her and yields her
motions to surrounding circumstances
in a graceful, easy way, that makes the
on-looker feel certain of a possible
"grand future in store for him also. II
is a rare combination and adaptability
which many Of our society girls would
do well to cultivate. You know how
~disagreeable it is to have them talk to
you with their eyes all the time flying
here and there, over your shoulder,
over their own; fixing dress or bracelet;
seemingly forgetful of your presence,
often in some bv-current of thought.
You never teel like saving anything
worth while. With this how
ever, You are sure that you alone have
the floor till you withdraw.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
4 TspicahEpgiishman.

Mr.. Charles Siseme sat at the table
where Judge Terry was killed by Ma
gle. Mr.. Siseme is an English traveller,
just from India. and he never moved
from the table or ceased eating until
he had finished his breakfast. This
has been set down as an extreme case
of nil sdmirari, but perhaps it was
mere politeness. Perhaps Mr.. Siseme
having just arrived in the country,
thought it was one OF our customs, a
part of our institutions, for an ex-state
supreme judge to slap the face of a
federal justice and then be Immediate
~ shot by an expert in getting the
drop.
Your well-bred E%nglishman, travel
ing in the United States, never ex-
presses surprise or disapproval, no
matter what he sees OF hears. He
keeps his eyes open and his mouth
shut until he goes home. He then
writes a book on the c~uriosities of
American barbarism.- 81. Louis Re
n7iIHc
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
EuIenie'S

The first occasion on which Nine. Car
cite saw the Empress was at a ball given
to the Imperial couple in the Town
Hall at Fountainebleau in August, 1858
a fete which was very nearly ending
tragically. The ball room had been in
stalled on the upper story of the build
ing; the guests had assembled and the
Emperor and Empress had taken their
places, when it was suddenly discovered
that the ceiling of the room was in a
dangerously dilapidated condition, and
the motion of the dancers had so shaken
the rickety old building that the chan
deliers over the throne were o~scillating
in the most alarming manner. The
Empress had a happy inspiration. She
quietly rose and taking the Emperor:
arm proceeded at q slow pace to tn,
supper room, followed by a greater par
of the guests. 1t was then possible t.
warn the comparatively few that re
manned Of the danger and request then
to leave. Thus the risk of q panic wa
averted and, although the ball came t
a somewhat abrupt termination, Their
was no accident to life or limb.-LO1a
dom Times.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
A Lucky Boston Lawyer.

Edgar O. Achorn, one of Boston's
young and handsome lawyers, is just
now receiving the congratulations of
his friends on the announcement of his
engagement to Mile. Sophie Zela, the
nightingale of the Norwegian opera.
Mr.. Achorn is just back from Paris,
where the betrothal took place, and
his tiancee visits this country in Sep
TENDER.
Connected with the affair is a de-
licious bit of romance. A year ago
Achorn was travelling abroad, and
strolled one night into a little theater
somewhere in Sweden. While in the
theater the young lawyer glanced into
the gallery and instantly his eyes be-
came fixed upon to him the most be-
wltching countenance he had ever be-
held. He had met his fate and he
knew it. He ascertained that the face
which had so charmed him belongedto
Zela, the foremost singer of the north
ern peninsula and the most popular
woman in it withal. The young
Americans hopes went down below
zero when he heard this, and especially
when he was told that Zela had had
many offers Of marriage, but
had repulsed all her admirers. He de-
termined to enter the contest for the
possession of Zela's heart. He secured
an introduction to her. Zela could
not talk English, but spoke German,
as well as six other languages. Achorn
could talk a little in that TONGUE and
the two had many a conversation. The
singer began to manifest more than Or
binary interest in the Boston lawyer.
The summer passed away all too quick
ly and Achron was obliged to return
home, but his heart he left behind him.
Last June he set sail, determined tc
know his fate. Meanwhile Zela had
acquired English. He met his inamo
rata in Paris July first, proposed the
second, and left Zela's charming pres
ence the happiest man in that happies
of cities, Paris. The lovers made q tri1
through Sweden, and many We're tn
congratulations that Achroh received
The Hon. W. W. Thomas, the Unite
States minister, rendered him a con
p~limentary dinner. But the lawyt
! soon wearied of the somewhat en-
~balrassing publicity OF his good forum
is and as business compelled his presen,
he left his iancee and is now in Bosto
. Mile. Zela is a handsome brunei
IL OF 20 years, and possesses a fine s
lie prano voice.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30

And heed the appeals for assistance put forth
by your liver, when the organ is out of order.
Among these are distress in the right side and
through the right shoulder blade, yellowness OF
the skin and eyeballs, furred tongue, sour
breath, sick headache, and, above all, irregu-
larity Of the bowels. The mercy you extend to
the afflicted organ is wisely shown by a prompt
course Of medication with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, most genial of Alternatives, and the
hepatic gland early reciprocal es the deserved
attention by resunins its secretive functions
actively ard regularly. Among The accompany
ing good results are renewed digestion, freedom
from headaches, and a resumption of activity of
the bowels. All bilious symptoms disappear,
and appetite and sleep improve. Beneticent are
the effects Of the Bitters in malarial disease,
kidney disorder, rheumatic ailments and
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1889-08-30
Permanent DeSertiOn,

A misunderstanding woman came into
a lawyers Office and announced to the
disciple of Gambrinus-beg pardon,
blackstone: 81 want to get q divorce.
How long will it take?"
eff you have good grounds I can have
you fixed up in about twenty minutes, I
guess" answered the lawyer. whats
your plea?"
"Desertion. I sent him down town
this morning"
"This morning."
"Yes. To match some ribbon. He
went away mad and swore he wouldn't
come back until he matched it, so I
know I'll neve see him again."-Ier7e
Haute Express.