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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
M office.

Notice is hereby given that an election
will be held on Saturday, Feb. LIST, 1890, IN
T. 8 g., r. 3 W., at the residence Of /, j.
Mills, TO determine the manner In which the
interest funds arising from the sale OF the
above mentioned section shall be expended
for educational or school house purposes and
that |, ], Mills, s, J, Fenton and s. %. Davis
are hereby appointed Commissioners to hold
said election. W, L. HUTCHINS,
Lake Charles, La, Treasurer
Dec, 2Sth, 1850.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Atlast Mrs. George Peak has decided to
throw upon the market about fourteen acres
Of the most valuable property in the town Of
Lake Charles. It has a frontage OF about
five acres on Ryan street, three blocks be-
low the Court house square. Any one wish
ing to invest can to so by applying 70
a. B. MCCAIN or
]. W. BRYAN,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

ahe sociable at the residence Of Mr..
Ely FL. Dees last Tuesday, presided
over by his estimable and always
sociable wife. was . real treat to all
present. The proceeds added SIT to
the treasury Of the Ladies' Aid Society
Of the First Baptist church. We be-
ieve that we express the sentiments Of
ali who were present on this occasion
when We say to you, ladies, just dupi-
cate this entertainment in The near
future, aud We don't care how soon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

We are again inclined to suggest to
the proper officers of our city, to whom
the responsibility rests, Of most thor
ough sanitary regulations. The mild
winter makes this more essential than
otherwise. We think a special looking
after water closets and backyards a
necessity ut this time.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
NotIce u Conaraclora.

C{EALED BIDS viii be received By the
- undersigned for bailding fhe necessary
bridges, and grading the roads from Corpora
tion line Eastto Cay0ehe Goulie, and from the
Corporation line South e Coatfaband Bayou
-Reserving the right to reject any aud al
bids Bids win be opened Wednesday, Feb.
the Sch, 1880, from to 4 o'clock r. M
Lake Charles, Jan 22nd 1890
AD0LPH MEYER,
Presidentof Police jury.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

railroad depot or in any part of Lake Charles,
should call on J. W. Bryan, as he has at least
200 such lots for sale. He also has lands in
the country, timber and prairie, ranging from
81 to $40 per acre. For description Of
these lands call on me at my office.
j. W. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For aale.

q ACRES OF LAND and improvements,
mile below Lake Charles, has frontage Of
two acres on the river. Has some orange
trees beginning to bear; also liz and plum
trees, For further particulars apply 70
j, Nv. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

J, G. Georgia has returned to Lake
Charles, after an absence Of two years,
to re-establish himself in business.
He, too, says be made q mistake when
he left here, and has returned 70 stay
aud build up with the city. He sees
great improvements siuce be left here.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Mr.. John Wilcox, residing in our
city, was exhibiting last Friday III
land China pig seven months ol4 vega.
ine zoo Ibs. He was ! dandy, re
just such stock as our people snoo'p
have % their farms.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, with 2OS
located on Prien Lake, a few miles below the
town of Lake Charles, Any one In search
of q beautiful home can purchase this prol-
erty at bargain by calling Immediately on
]. W, BRYAN,
Lake Charles, La,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For Sale or Rent,

THAT neat Cottage residence, with
J. grounds outbuildings, Orange and other
fruit tress in Bagdad, near Lake Charles,
formerly owned BY W, d, jenkins. Apply
to Ullmann, Lewis Il 90, GALVESTON, Texas,
Charles, La, Tfeb-7sS5-tf
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For sale.

900 ACRES AND IblPR0YFMENTs,in
E A0O township 2, range II, and known
as the Old Richard Coward place 10 Big
Woods. Residence, barn and other ont
houses. Forty acres improved end under
cultivation, balance pine and hammoeh,
Apply to !. b. MITGHELL,
On the Premises, or 10
j. Nv. BRYAN,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Laborers who cannot get along with
the people of South Caroline ip peace,
arc not apt to live 10 harmony With the
people Of Louisiana A hint to the
wise should suffice.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
LAKE CHARLES, La.
LOCAL NEWS.


10 buy u good paying business.
food reasons given for telling. Apply
to Mudgett & Mason. Metropolitan
Market. Lake Charles, La. ct.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Editor Echo
On the 18th inst. Mr.. jos W. Mil.
Ter displayed his well known hospi.
tality, by the distribution of a delicious
twenty pound watermelon. taken fresh
from the vine. The supply proved
equal to the demand and, after thirteen
normal appettes had been satisfied, a
slice, large enough for an editors, OF
pedagogues dessert, still remained.
This being the last of the crop of 1889.
Mr.. Miller Informs US that he will
plant his next crop in few days. He
is unsurpassed as u grower of melons
If any are skeb tical, let them call on
our friend next spring and summer.
AYTCH.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Mrs. J. A. Reid & Co, offers great
bargains in their stock for the next
three weeks, that they may make room
for their spring goods.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Auy one desiring a block Of lots,
either on the west or east side Of Ryan
Street, just south of the railroad,
should call on J. W. Bryan at once.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For 80 80 Rargain.

MY COMPLETE SODA WATER BOT
INl tlidg Outfit Consisting 81 Generator
Boiling Table, Mathews GraYatatting SloE
1es ana Bottles Fountain everything e
fFst-class order, and nearly new Coco
reason for selling. Apply st NV. MEYERS
Drug Store. II
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For sale or Rent

A FORTY ACRE FARM, well improved,
IL good and comfortable residence, with
barn and other necessary outhoHses, located
two miles from town. A choice, young or
ehard, and quite q variety Of grapes, which
yield we'll every year Apply TO
j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice.

In accordance with Act No. 81 Of the Leg
islature OF the State Of Louisiana, Of 1888, /
hereby give notice Of my intention 10 Home
stead the following described State Land,
viz; SW1{ OF SCI Of See. 2f. TIP. SIS, R. 4
West. THEODORE LYONS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice.

have opened a Collecting Office between
j. B. Kirkman's building and N, solomon's
grocery store, Anyone indebted to me will
please come forward at once to settle and
save costs, Respectfully, ID. BLOCH,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Take advantage Of the EoHo's offer
and secure subscriptions fer 1890 for
one dollar
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Mr.. Robert Hall and wife have re-
turned to Lake Charles, and are stop
ping at the Walker House, where they
will be pleased 10 meet their Lake
Charles friends.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Lake Charles prospects, to become
great city, are Frightening every
day. You, who don't wont to he left
had better invest at once.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

BFNOIT--At bis residence, on Black Bayou
this parish, on January =, 1850. jules
BHNeiq Aged ~ years.
He IeaVas vile, six children, two brothers,
MicheH aud 5ohn, and one sister, Ars-
ViiiaF DNh0R.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

There are many Cough Remedies, but only
one Certain Cough Cure.'' See that the
trade mark &c. c. c." is on the wrapper
aud blown in the bottle. Sold by NJ. d.
knarneY
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

NJ. d. Kearney sells Genuine Pebble
Eyeglasses also the common Eve
glasses. Prices rangefrom % cts TO Sc.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

A desire for cheap labor should not
lead our people into error The in
teligent Iaborer and farmer of the
North and West have their eyes on
Louisiana, and are constantly settling
among rs
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The day for building anything but a
comfortable cottage, or residence in
Lake Charles, mas passed.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice.

LAKE CHARLES, CALcAsIEU PARISH, LA,
Dee. IS, 1889.
| intend to Homestead the NEK Of Sell,
Wa OF SE]I, and SIC Y Of SW5( Or Sec. "a,
TIP. s. s., r, II West. JAS. COINS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

q. B. WmsHr has been APPoln'ea
Justice Of the Peace, oh Bara q
caleasiep parish, iu place IF :. 2. stan
fold resigned
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Nip your cough in the bud" by taking
&c. c. c. Certain Cough Cure" a pleasant
and efFectual remedy. Sold by NJ. D. Kear-
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The best SalEe in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheVm, Fever
Sores, letter, Ghapped Hands, Chiiblains,
and all Skin Eruptions, and posii, ely cures
Piles, or no pay required. II Is guaranteed
TO give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price, Is cents per box. For sale
by DR.. w. A. Knapp. 10
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Our fFiends. Geo Horridge, II F.
Eddy, Lerse and their families
have been quite busy since their return
from theirnorthern homes, making their
homes in our city attractive and com
Portable, At which they have succeeded
admirably.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The demand for comfortable resi-
denoes cannot be met now 10 our city.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

A. b. Conklin, of DeLand, ILL.,, is
visiting the south. He was in Lake
Charles this week. He gave us call.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The Lake Charles Loan and Home
stead Association sold $1,000 last week
at 81 per cent.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

G. W. Corkran, Of Barnes Creek
left some fine sized turnips in our
office q few days ago. ------- -
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice

take this method Of notifying nv many
friends and the public that I an legally
licensed BY the State Board Of Health, al !
Midwife, and am now prepared to execute
all work In that line committed 10 my care.
jan l0lmo MARIAN BEVERLY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice.

LAKE CHARLES, CALoAsiBU PARISH, La,
Dec. rs, 1859.
intend 10 Homestead the 81 Of NW1(,
and M Of sW1( Of See. g. TIP. s., r. III
West. OLIVER PERKINS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Mr. Z. Mollard has moved from his
old shop, next door 70 George q
suift's Livery Stable. and is nov
located on Ryan Street, near artssiap
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Improved and unimproved land fol
sale By D. Bloch.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Mrs. J. A. Reid q Co., will, for the
next three weeks, sell their entire stock
at cost, to make room for their spring
supply which will be larger and better
assorted than ever before. We mean
what We say, and want our customers
to have the advantage of our offer.
Therefore, call at once.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Read the Echo for one year at 81
before the old price of 50 is renewed.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Buy your Bread at the Times Bakery,
Sol Bloch, proprietor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Read the advertisement headed the
bookkeeping Of the Future"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notfee.

The Lake Charles Homestead q Loan AS
| soeiation VIII offer loan Of $1,000 on Satur-
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Murray g. Brooks give special attention to
tin and sheet-irOn work in all its branches
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Notice,

NTOTICE is hereby given to the public
In that julie Broussard, Of CbOupique,
Caleasieu parish, La, Is my lawful agent to
see after and protect my timbered land on
Choupique Bayou, IN this parish, from tres
passers. ALEXANDER CoRMlEk
jan3ll90-1m.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For Rent.

. HOUsEs-two with storerooms attached,
q Ppply to ]. W. BRYAN,
40 ACRES OF LAND-SEa of NRA OF Soc.
~ II, Up. 10 f.. II. sW. Desirable property,
near Lake Charles. Apply to j. W, BRYAN
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Sewing Machines at G. A. Craner's at
prices from $500 to $1,000.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
81 gets the ECHO for one year.

sell Sewing Machines cheap for CaFh, and
OF reasonable prices on time. A.CRAMER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Ror SEC.

One chest Of carpenters loolF, cheap.
Apply 70 ] " Bryan.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
For sale.

I l0 ACRES OF LAND two miles West
l. w Of VintOu, in this parish, A line
range for stock Of all kinds winteI and sum.
mer, A bargain may be had. Apply TO
j. W. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Title to Vessels of any kind passed by A.
NJ. Mayo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

A clipping il our last issue Shout
railroad did not eat the credit, hence
y assumed The shape Of local which
caused quite q Number Of Inquiries
from our citizens OF eoprse. ve had
2 explain thai the parish referred To-.
YES Sabine Heace, watch the Sabine
SoNibgoa
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
Notice.

Ali parties holding claims against the First
Presbyterian Church OF Lake Charles for Ia
Dor material or on any account whatever, Or
against Wa. Cnrley, contractor for said
building, arc hereby notified to render such
claims to the undersigned for adjustment,
within ten days from this date.
Jan. 81, 1890. Us. DAVIDSON,
Mrs. MURRY. Chm Building Com
Secretary.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

W. A. Kirkwood Is having his LOT
leVeled on Pine Street, preparatory,
we presume, to erecting building.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The Ladies Messenger continues to
pay our sanctum pleasant visit as
each new number comes out, and We
find ourselves attracted to it by its
steady improvement. 1t contains well
selected and assorted reading matter
and brief essays which make pleasant
reading for the counting room and
parlor. We wish the enterprising lady
editors continued prosperity.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Any one DESTROYS of purchasing cottage
IN Lake Charles, should call on J. W. Bryan,
as he has quite a number for sale at reason
able prices.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Sore Throat, Hacking Cough, Chest Pains
&C., cured BY taking the great remedy, fiC.C,
y Certain Cough Cure.N Sold BY ~. ~
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Buy your Bread Of the Times Bakery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

If you want to buy q town lot or rent q
house or garden, call on j. W. Bryan.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Another handsome lot Of furniture is
arriving at Franks Furpiture Store
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Go TO G. A. Cramer for Sewing Machines
Attachments, on. Needles, Etc.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Group and Whooping Cough u children
sneedily relieved aud cured byMC. Q. g. or
tain Cough Cure Warranted Sold b{ "
% KearneY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

For the information and encourage
ment of our citizens below Pithon
Coulee, we will state that the Mayor
has promised to open up and grade
some of the most prominent streets in
that part Of the city, right soon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
F0r Rent.

Three large rooms, Furnished o.
unfarnished. Apply 70 Mrs. =. Mccoy,
Pine Street, one block from lake.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Any one needing 3 log wagon can
&c accommodated by calling "a ] vi
Bryan.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The stock association Of Caleasieu
met on the 18th inst.
Dress Goods to suit the season is all
the rage at L. Kaufman Merchandise
Emporium.
DR.. NJ. r. McAlpin, of Burkville,
Texas, viii very soon become a citizen
of Lake Charles He will come well
recommended as a physician. Our
people remember the Doctor when be
was citizen of Lake Charles some
seven years ago. He, like many others,
finds Lake Charles he best, hence his
return.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

G. a. Cramer has Sewing Machines for sale
at prices to suit the times.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

TNHE NBt and n va, SWb and Wa OF SEA Of
/ Sec 10, Y, 0 s., u, . W. This land Is located
about Ave miles from West Lake ChRrles and 10
good grading aud farming land, and some very
ine pine timber. Apply to
dGC23s7, J. W. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

The friends and acquaintance Of
Miss Mary E. Richardson will be
pleased to know that she has returned
from North Caroline, where she has
been visiting relatives for some months,
and that she is enjoying excellent
health,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

A RESIDENCE located on ioG, acres of
"A land, with frontage OF two acres on
Ryan street, In the SaliGr Subdivision, This
is new place and can be bought cheap,
Apply at once to J. W, BRYAN,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

a. 80 eanals . EaR0Eg tor 81.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31

Goto g. A. Cramer for Sewing Machines,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
ROr Aalo.

A FORTY-FIVE ACRE Fruit aud Vege.
~ table farm, miles east Of city, Apply
to David Bloch or Juo. D. Runte. IA
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1890-01-31
81 gets the Echo for one year.

A. A, WENT, Secretary.
The morning call., 1890-08-30
MATE TAYLOR.
What One of the Late Crew of the ST.
Paul Says of Him.

what One OF the Late crew OF the 81
Paul Says of Him.
The United States Grand Jury yesterday
found true bill of Indictment against W. b.
Taylor chief mats of the American ship st.
Paul, who is accused of beating and wound
ing members of the crew on the high seas.
One Of the crew who came out here in the
st. Paul was seen last evening by CALL
reporter, and according to his account,
Taylor is brute in human form. He said:
"All the charges that have been made
against Taylor are true and can be sub
stantiated. The half has not been told OF
his cruelty. He commenced his abuse of
tn e seamen on the very day of leaving New
York and continued it up till July 1st, when
he was confined TO his room By order OF
the captain.
lie used to carry belaying-pin con-
cealed up his sleeve for the purpose of
beating the men. When the charges made
against him in the official log were read to
him In the presence of witnesses he said
insolently to the captain ,ou seem TO
have it all there, and that remains to be
proved E. cry person on board the ship
witnessed his brutal assault on Jones,
whose shoulders we're black and blue for a
week after. When the captain searched
his room he found loaded bludgeon about
fifteen inches long, with three pounds of
lead in one end of it, and took it away"
The man further said that the mate went
down into the laZarette on the passage on
pretense OF arranging the stores and
broacned cask of wine and got drunk.
He says that Taylor has been convicted
more than once in New York of cruelty to
seameD, and that his plea that he is being
prosecuted is absurd. Some of the crew he
states are American born citizens, and they
are determined, if possible, to mete out
merited punishment TO the man who abused
them so numerically and made their lives
burden on the long voyage around the