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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
Theories as 70 the Eskimo.

WHY human beings have been found
living in this lone land Of desola,ion has
given rise To no little theorizing and spec
ulation, the bulk Of which seems TO be that
they are cruelty forced to abide here by
the supposed greater strength Of the saw
ages TO the south of them My own ideas
are with the respectable minority, which
believes that they are found IN these
regions for the same reasons that we find
the reindeer, the musk-ox and the walr1si
that Is, it suits their peculiar temperament
and disposition better than any other eli
mate or condition possibly could, aud they
are no more forced into the frigid zone by
other savages than the animals named are
held there By the antelope, buffalo, or ear
ibou of lower attitudes When they are
taken from their hyperborean home, they
are as restless to return as the castaways
in their own land are to get back to civil
lization; aud, singular enough, despite all
their desolate surroundings, they are the
most happy and contented race, savage or
civilized, in the four corners of the earth;
although it is the coolest corner The
tale told by Captain Hall Of the deep long
Ing of the sick and sinking Eskimo, Kud-
lago, to see his land of ice aud snow before
he died, and his joy on being carried to
the deck of the Arctic-bound ship when
the first iceberg was sighted, is as pathetic
as any ever told of the return of Arctic
refugees to their land of flowers and for
ests; and clearly shows that patriotism and
love of home is circumscribed by no paral-
lels oc latitude nor influenced by climatic
conditions. Wherever the Indians and
Eskimo have come in contact in an agrees
i've way, the northern nomads have stead
lily pushed back their copper-colored neigh
bors, and the only places where they-the
Eskimo-have penetrated far inland to
reside is along the Yukon and KouskOquim
rivers of Alaska Here they have elbOwed
out the Indian for some hundreds of miles,
and find what is to them a luxuriant liv
ing on the swarming fisheries of these two
streams.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Enamored Youth (trying to sound his
girls father)-"Ab how ouch income
should a young man have to be married on.
Mr.. DeRich r. Mr.. DeRieh tmeditative-
ly)-aWell, | married on 5000 a year, and
was both comfortable and happy. Enam-
ored Youth delighted Indeed" Mr..
DeRich-aYes. You see married pen
uiless girl who knew how to economic; but
if / had married a pette1, spoiled child of
fortune, ike Miss Finks, or my daughter,
for instance, / SHOULD have needed about
10000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

A college student was invited one sun
day to occupy the pulpit in a little country
church. After what be considered mas
terly effort on the subject of lazarus and
the rich man, he called ON good old
brother to pray, and was somewhat elestFi-
fed to hear the following "oh, Lord, we
thank Thee that We are not like this poor,
despised beggar, Lazarus, who we've jest
ben listenin' to.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

"Yes, father, he said to old Mr.. Hayseedi
I've graduated, and my education is CON-
plete. l spose know about everything.
Now must choose field where my abili-
ties can be used to the best advantage |
want a large field where | win have plenty
of ROOM "Son, replied the old man,
''there is the teu-aere eorn6e.d, and you
kin have it all to yourself
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
One-Sided Success.

Several men at railway station In Mis-
sissippi were discussing the question, ais
Marriage Failure?" when a fellow who
carried horse-collar on one arm, took
large quid of tobacco from his mouth,
threw it against the stove, and then said;
'sGentlemen, I've been listenin' fur some
time to yo' talk, an though | amt much
of hand at no sort Nv a skussion, yit |
would like to say a few words From
what | ken gether, marriage, for woman in
particular, is failure, Am | right?
turning to well dressed stranger.
eyes"
"That the woman hain't got no show at
ALP"
"That is about it.
"How long befo' 70 train will be here,
yo' reckon?
II don't know; but what has that to
do with the Discussion
"A good deal, fur | want to know ii
you've got time to step over to my house
with me. If you will think ken show
you in about ten minutes that marriage fur
one woman, at least, is one of the biggest
successes in the country
"She's happy, l supposed"
"Happiest woman in the state.
"An exceptional case, growing out of an
association with an exceptional man. |
suppose you study her happiness?
"No. she studies that herself"
ssYou let her have her own way?n
"No, she takes it. Whenever she says
dance l dance. She wasn't so happy
when we wuz fust married, for l sorteI
bucked against her notions, but | soon
found out that eff I didn't want new
bruise before the old one got well, I'D
have to knock under
Just then tall, angular woman stepped
up on the platform of the station, and in s
sharp voice called out:
"Zeb!'
YES, ma am, replied the man, who hac
been arguing in favor of the happiness Of
marriage"
Thought you was goin' ter dig then
'taters.'
Il am, muir, jest as soon as l get through
talking to this gentleman.
"Zeb!''
''Yessum'
Thought you was goin' ter dig then
'taters"
Il am in a mint
aZebr'
'Yessum."
You'll find the hoe under the sycamor'
tree
"Yessum, in mint
"Zebrn
"Tm thar. Gentlemen, | would like
ter continue this here pleasant 'skussion
but--Se thar befo' you ken cOuu, three
Gentlemen, my wife's marriage was biz
success-fur her
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

evil you have a piece of this nice
mince pie, Tommy said Tommy's aunt,
with whom he was taking his dinner.
please, ma am, replied the little fellow,
holding his plate, ''but you might put two
pieces on now; mamma has taught me
never to pass my plate back for the second
piece
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Admirals Symons, Horribly and Aleester,
and other English naval authorities, agree
that the fleets of England and France are
very nearly matched in strength. In the
event of war the thirty-six English line
of-battle ships would be confronted by thirty
French ships of the line and eight gunboats.
This is very good situation, in which
neither party will be inclined to provoke
the other into a conflict.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

A Dutchman who had lost his wife took
unto himself second spouse with haste
that struck his neighbors as somewhat IN
seemly; so, on the night of the ceremony
they rendered him serenade, with the
usual tinpin and horn accompaniment, at
which be waxed extremely wroth. Poys,
he said, from an upper window, don't you
vas ashamed of yourselluf to make dot
noise ven der vas death in dc house so
lately since?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
4 man sirollel into a fashionable church

A man strolled into fashionable church
lust before the service began. The sexton
followed him up, and tapping him on the
shoulder and pointing 10 a small cur that
had followed him into the sacred edifee,
said dogs are not admitted chats
not my dog, replied the visitor. But he
follows you. "Well, so do you The
sexton growled, and removed the dog with
unnecessary violence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
Select puetrg.
ON PAWN, THE PREACHER.

Omaha Herald.
There's one thing bout the church ahairs
Has always puzzled me,
That's why II comes so hard to raise
The preachers salaree;
1t takes donations, sellin' quilts,
An suppers, fairs and sings,
Excursions, an I'll never tell
How many other things.
The butchers an the bakers bill,
Bywhich we're earthly fed,
Are met with cash, we only squirm
To pay for hev'nly bread.
The tailor an the dry goods man
Git coin for what we wear;
But ..ehips an whetstones" for the robe
We hope to have up there"
The LAWYERS paid that tends our case
Here in the court below;
But fer the higher court above.
The preachers pay is slow.
The doctor gifts the dollars too.
who cures our body colds,
The pastor gifts donation truck
For savin' ofour souls.
You think his sermons lack in fire;
His study does, its true,
You say he's poor an out of style;
His board an clothes are, too.
An so you'll find most Of his faults
An that is why say,
five don't pay the preacher, then
The devil is to pay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

'You are the most worthless man that
ever made womans life intolerable,
John. And week afterward she sued a
railroad company for 100000 damages
for killing John. The perversity of some
women is past comprehension.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Little Dick Papa, wont you take me
to the circus p Papa-"My sou, don't
YOU know circuses are wicked p YES
papa, bit this isn't a regular show; its
only 10 cents; children, ) cents" "Um-
well-er-a 10 cent circus can't be SO very
wicked. Let's 90"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Kind words produce their own image in
mems souls, and beautiful image it is.
They soothe and quiet the nearer. They
shame him out Of his sour, morose, unkind
feelings. We have not yet begun to use
kind words in such abundance as they
ought to be used
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Ii the women who bleach their hair
could be made to marry the men who dye
their mustaches, perhaps the world would
be satisfied with the result
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

What is the difference between a soldier
and a pretty woman? One faces the
powder and the other powders the face.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Il hear, Mrs. Parvenu, that your son
has entered upon q literary career since
leaving college"
aYes, he writes for the magazine and
papers"
.what is his pseudouym p
"His what2'
"His pseudonym q
@Oh, why, he's Methodist We all are,
although | must say Charles don't go as
often to church as he'd oughter."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

To take ink out of linen, dip the ink
spot in pure melted tallow; then wash out
the tallow, and the ink will come out with
it. This is unfailing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

A writer speaking of lady 5 black eyes
says They were mourning for the muir
ders they had committed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Back knot on cherry trees may be often
cured by an application of coal oil.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Police justice TO new police officer.
did you notice no suspicious characters
about the neighborhood 0ficer -Shure,
yer honor, / saw but one mon, an asked
him wot he wos dom there that time
onight SEX he i have no business
here just now, but | expect TO open jew
elry store in the vicinity later on. At
that ! sea 4 wish you sacecss, scr. 2
Justice latter pause: "Yes, he did open
jewelry store in that vicinity and stole
seventeen watches" ofioer after pause,
'.Begorra, yer honor, the mon may have
been thafe, but he was no loiAr."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

SANDER is a slime which euvious people
throw on others better than themselves.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

knowledge, like money, increases our
responsibility in proportion to the amount
obtained.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

Fathers whose only resources are daugh-
tiers should husband their resources.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

THAT sermon was the fines, effort | ever
heard, said q man on bis way home from
church. Il wouldn't have missed It for
$50"
AIN glad You enjoyed it john, said
his wife.
YES, | enjoyed it, but there was one
thing that annoyed me.
aWhat was that, John 2
Il had no change in my pocket less than
a half-dollar for the contribution box.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

E1eh&Hge.
The value Of the southern crop
this year will show an increase a
! 1925. GOO, goo over that of last year'i
crops, which were the largest OF
record.
The assessed value of property in
creased sI75, u00, 600.
Ia three and a half years Il,00t
new industrial enterprises have beer
set on foot, representing every KIM
Of manufactures, from making pins Il
building locomotives.
Eight Thousand miles of railroad
have been bnilt 10 that time, asd the
construction since 1879 has amounted
to 10000 miles, representing an eX-
penditure Of $500, 100000.
Since 1880 the assessed .yal1e OF
property has increased 81 300, GOO, 600;
the output of pig iron and coal has
been qnadrnpled; cotton spindl-s
have increased threefold, and there
are more than six times as many cot
ton seed oil mills as there were nine
years ago.
The value of the South's agricul-
tural products has nearly doubled
since 1879, and for this year will
reach the magnificent total of $780,
100000. The value of live stock hiss
grown nearly 100000, 600. The
grain production has increased nearly
$4,000, 600 bushels since 1880.
While this marvellous growth has
been under way other sections of
country have barely held their own,
and values in the agricultural dis
tricts of the Eastern, Middle and some
of the Western states have been
lowered
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25
From Parish superintendent.


AT the regular meeting Of the Parish
Board Of School Directors, it was decided
TO begin schools throughout the parish Oh
the first Monday in November, aud the
Parish Superintendent takes this means Of
informing the patrons and teachers petition
ing for schools that the following require
meDts will be enforced
First-That no person will be appointed to
teach, who has not obtained q license for
the scholastic year in which the school Is to
be taught, and of a grade sufficiently hight o
meet the requirements of the school. Every
teacher enrolled from the fist of November
must have certificate renewed, II the same
| be run out, and no contract will be entered
!abo unless there be q compliance with the
foregoing:
The Parish Superintendent will furnish GU
| ToilmeDt sheets upon which the teacher
shall keep the daily attendance OF each
| pupil for the month, that the Local Trustees
may be enabled to inspect it as the data TO
constitute the monthly report which in every
case must be signed by them before warrants
| can issue
The superintendent will begin visiting the
schools as near after the beginning as praC-
ticable, and will expect to find all schools
well provided for - such as good heating
means, ample capacity Of desks for penman
ship, etC.-and In no case will a school BIT
allowed to continue unless 1t enjoys the ben
eft of pure water
School yieiuities, in many directions, hay,
already accorded with propositions from thu
Superintendent in augmentiug the publ,
means by private enterprise. Three school
made up sufficient TO keep up for q tel
months session; three for six months, ant
several for four or five. In every case wher
the people will board the teacher, or other
wise help bis stipend, I will increase term il
proportion.
1t is hoped that each appointment made b
the superintendent will be responded to b
the patrons and friends of education, tina
the needs and improvements of an education
: al character may be discussed
) JHO. MoNEEsE,
}, Parish Superintendent Public Education
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

n. o. City Item.
By the arrival Of the Trinacria, Of
the Anchor Line, over 500 immigrant
were landed at the Northeastern
wharf, at the foot Press street. The
scene at the dock WAS an animated
one, the passengers in their PIC
turesque costume, making a not ill.,
harmonious spectacle.
Daring the trip from Palermo
(twenty-oDe days. the new arrivals
were slowed between decks. In feet,
the entire ship was given up to the
immigrants. Fair weather was exp
rienced during the trip One dealt
occurred one day from Palermo an
infant died and WAS buried at sea.
The influx Of so many, and so IN
expected an arrival of visitors, gave
the servants Of Uncle Sam something
to do.
Major Norton, special agent from
Washington; COL c. Il. Moor,
special deputy collector Chief IT,.
spector A. c. Barrow, Night Round,
man Jerry Duggan and Inspectors 7
C. GoIdthwaitc, A. c. Stewart, W.
Thomas, D. c. Krost W. DougIa-,
Capt. Griffin, from the boat station,
and Capt. Hearsey, of the night fore.
all were pressed into The service. II
was late in the afternoon before the
examination Of baggage was con
cuded.
The greater number Of the Trim
cria's passengers stay in New Or
leans. The Transatlantic liner, Paris,
arrived at 6 o'clock last night from
Havre, She brought l79 steeragr
immigrant passengers, who will 60
to points in Texas.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

THn board Of liquidation Of New
Orleans has sued PIT an injunction
against The comptroller and the iTeasn-
Eer and ibe board Of assessors, restrain.
Ing them from changing the assess
mont rolls 81 1859 Some $1,000 p
taxes age involved in ihe litigation.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

CoLoRED preachers are giving bad
advice to their ColoFed brethren and
much comment is being made upon
it throughout the country. 1t was
pulpit politics which caused most Of
the trouble during the days of recon,
struction in the south. In these har'
argues the negroes were inaamed
against the whites in all political mat
| ters.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25
COrORel''s Sale.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Cameron, FOuFtee1
Judicial District Court, No. o..

State Of Louisiana, Parish of Cameron, Fourteenth
Judicial District Court, No "a.
JOSEPHINE OLIVIA VS. FOoKE, WILKINS g. LANCE,
RI. AL,
by VIRTUE Of a writ Of fieri faeias issued and
- to me directed, by the Honorable Court
Aforesaid, have seized and VIII offer for sale al
public auction, to the highest bidder with the
benefit of appraisement at the oourt house door
Of this parish, in the city Of Lake Charles La OF
Saturday, November o, ISs0,
between legal hours, the following described prop
erty, tO.wit:
All Of the right, title and interest Of G. Seelig
son q Co, In suit No s1l Calcasieu District
CoqFt, e1titled g. Seeligson q GO. vs. "A. Rig
maiden q Go. Also all right title and interest q
Eocke Wilke & LANCE In suit No. l347, Caloasisr
District Court entitled locke Wilkins q La1gt
vs.. Samuel K. Lyons.
TERMs-CRsh on the spot
Seized to satisfy said writ
Coroner, Office Lake Charles La. Oct. as, 1850
A. j. PERKINS, NJ ID
Coroner Of Caleasieu Parish La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

PRESIDENT HARRISON is devoting
his leisure hours to the preparation
of his message. Grand.father's hat
and the negro may he expected to
shine forth as lights Of inspiration
while the decapitalion of Democratic
post masters, the Montana steal, and
Tanner, pensions gordian knot cutter
in Kidding the country of a trouble
some treasury surplus, will form tn
shading.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

A sUsPioIoE, based upon. Chief
Hapdley's testimony,is mentioned in
the City lem, 70 the effect that some
misoF0ant had placed a dynamite
bomb IL the fuel pile Of the Corona,
which being thrown into the furnace
with tic fuel caused lhe explosion 81
The boiler.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

Yesterday work commenced at Vi
dalia, La, opposite Nalehez, on the
New Orleans and Fort Scott and
Eatchez railroad. A small force Of
men are now engaged in breaking
ground and throwing up a grade, but
large number of laborers from St.
Louis and force from this city wllI
reach Natcbez by the end Of the pres
ent week and then the dirt willffil
the air. The tools, teams and camp
supplies are already on the ground
and arrangements have been made t.
organize the labor as soon as il ear
be secured. ~. o. States
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25
LAKE CHARLES
Tn tutG,
LAKE CHARLES, LA.
A SCHOOL FORBOYS&GlRLS
Primary, Intermediate, Academic
and Musical Departments.

Gus to the Famed Arteslan Well, affordine
Pure and Healthful water.
Influence Moral and Progressive. Teachers
Thorough, Qualified and Experienced.
The advantages offered in the Musical De
partment are Hnexcelled.
The spirit OF the times demands oppoFtuni
ties for more thorough and practical knowl
edge of the ordinary Branches, and prepare
tion, for good citizenship. Such Opportunities
are here offered.
Board in private families cautbe secured a
reasonable rates.
RATES OF TUITION MODERATE.
For further information apply to G. B
| ROGERs, or o. S.DOLBY, PRINCIPAL.
sepb-6m
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

Russia Wanis 10 raise 3 new loan
with which 70 pay FOR lhe Lsbsl rides
she Is having made ID France and
fog double tracking her strategic rail-
ways. Bismarck Taises ihe eEF 9f
wgr, ID consequence, II scare cspi-
lalisis from taking up the loan. Smart
bsg, BIEzg I.sM. g. sIalas
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

On Monday last, Deputy Sheriff ] !.
w. Smith attempted to arrest coll
ored man named Geo. Cox who was 4
fugitive from justice. Cox broke
away from thedepnty but Wasstopped
with load Of small shot. The prs
oner was brought to Clinton, when bis
wounds were examined BY DR.. ] 3.
Jones and u, y. Irwin, and pro
bounced not dangerous. The capture
and shooting took place At Slaughter.
Southern W1aickmln.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

Our insane are increasing in nun
bers; either more become insane or
fewer are cured Or they live Longer
than formerly. OF late the asylam al
Baton Rouge does not seem sufficient,
y cspaeious to Oontaiu tbem; and
many, for want Of better aeoomoda
tons are confined 10 parish iails.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

Cardinal Gibbons gives some in
teresting statistics in his pastoral left
ter on the centennial anniversary 0.
the Catholic hIeracy in the United
States. He states that the Catholic
population of the United States is
100000. The same territory also
claims Is 5aFchbiebops, n bishops,
5000 priests, 10000 churches and
ehapels, ~ seminaries for ministerial
training, $50 colleges and academies,
340O parish schools, and $40 hospitals
and orphan asylums. The Cardinal
reioices in these evidences of the
steady growth and vigorous strength
Of the Catholic religion.--la. RspieU
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-10-25

SUCCESSION OF MARY ANN HAYES, DECEASED
NNTHEREAS, Tolliver Hayes Of said Parish
w has filed his petition in the office of the
CLERK Of said Court, applying to be appointed
Administrator Of said above mentioned and en-
titled succession.
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given
TO all parties inferred TO show cause if any they
have, in writing, within ten days from the pnbli-
cation hereof why said application should not be
granted, and said appointment made as prayed
for.
Witness the Hon. S. D. Read, Judge of said
r~N~ court, at Lake Charles, La, this 23rd
( L. 81 day Of October, 1889 e, MAYO,
~ Oct25l89. D'y Clerk of said CDnrt.