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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
Partisan Rumans.

The police of Paris recently unearth-
ed gang of rufians who have not only
been robbing but mutilating people in
the suburban sections Of the French
capital. Not content with garroting
and robbing all the unfortunate people
whom they could waylay at night in de-
serted streets and dark corners Of the
great French metropolis, they also cut
off the noses of their victims, which
they attached to their caps, in imita-
ton of the Indian scalpers.-Petit Jour-
po1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
Two Southern Families.

The following two families make q
showing which is difficult to find excell-
ed, even in the prolific mountain re-
gions Of Tennessee and North Carolina.
The Rev. Asa Routh is a Baptist
preacher residing at Piny Flats, Sulli-
van county, Tenn. He is spry old
gentleman, about 20 years old, and still
Ellis his regular appointments at several
preaching places. He is the father OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31

sCOu00G ANA c6uSt~
A few Of Gounod's masses are still
popular in the choir lofts, but his ora
tories have been shelved, and it has long
been recognized that he will be remem-
bered solely as the composer Of Faust.
With that opera he reached the culmi-
nation of his achievements and the zen
ith Of his popularity. Only one other
of his dramatic works has been associ-
ated with it as possible rival in the
critical mind and that, Romeo ct Juli-
etc. has enjoyed only small fractioa
of the popular favor bestowed on
"Faust.' . The career Of this work is,
indeed, without parallel in the annals
Of the lyric stage. Nearly two years ago
it celebrated itssix hundredth perform
ance at the Grand Opera in Paris, into
whose list it was accepted in 1859. In
the 10 years during which it belonged
to the repertory Of the Theatre Lyrique
it was performed 400 times. None OF
its companions, save Romeo ct JUL
ette. can be said to be living today.
philemon ct Baucis, (" .Sappo" and
"Mireille'' have been remodeled and
revised, but all in vain. The vital
spark is not in them, and galvanism
does no good. Under the circumstances
it is easy to understand how it came to
pass that the gossips of Paris once pro-
fessed to doubt Gounod's authorship OF
Faust and told a pretty fable to the
effect that the opera had been composed
by a monk, whose contempt for the
wicked and frivolous world was so
great that, to escape the burden OF
glory, honor and fame which he knew
the opera would bring. him, he gave
the score to Gounod, with the injunc-
tion to copy it and announce it as his
own. Of course this is the veriest and
foolishest fiction. The style Of compost
ton which characterizes Faust is
present in all of Gounod's operas. he
wrote none of them if he did not write
"Faust. "-Harper's Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
WireRoa,es.

For preserving wire ropes carried
undar wsaer or under the esxth's sur
face q mixture of IS parts Of slaked
lime and from so to so parts Of tar is
found thus far a very satisfactory
method as compared with other pro-
cesses which hsve been rsorted to.
The compound Is boiled and applied
hot. For dry lying cables thick mix
tu1e Of graphite boiled in tallow and
one az crude Hnseed oil and vegetable
ta1 hsye both proved q sucoess.-New
Xa6rzoHn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31

Montenegro was one Of the few coun-
tries where, until recently, clergymen
wore the national costume and bore
weapons. Prince Nicholas, however,
has decided that this custom shall be
discontinued and has ordered the priests
to adopt a clerical costume similar to
that worn in other Greek Catholic
countries.-Athens Correspondent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery know its value. and those who have not,
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
Not q Connoisseur.

Not q Connoisseur.
Barber (applying the lathere II think
I've got better soap now than I've ever
used before.
Customer can't see any difference.
It all tastes alike to me.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31
Tho First Turnpike.

In 1794 the first turnpike road was
made-69 miles long-between Lancas
ser and Philadelphia, 80 called because
twas required to be 80 hard that pike
could not be driven through it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-01-31

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THE NEWS OF THE WORLD.
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Every important or interesting event, either
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In fact, the Weekly Herald will be ma
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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Married Yesterday.


Yesterday morning, at 9 O'Clock, Miss
Emma Mccormick and Mr.. Charles C;erc
were married hy the Reverend Father
NaRdeyan, at the Catholic church.
The wedding was very qniet, owing to
a recent death in the family. of the bride.
a number Of friends of both contracting
parties were present and saw the couple
united.
The bride wore white silk gown,
aud looked very charming and lovely.
She was attended by her sister Miss
Lena, aud was given away by her
brother.
The groom's best Inan was his brother,
Mr.. Albert GleEc
The bride is one Of the most popular
young women n this eitg, and 1t is with
much reluctance that Lake Charles con-
SCENTS to part with her, as she will make
her home in New Iberia.
Mr. Clerc is very well Rnawn here
having once resided in Lake Charles.
He is nov the agent for the New Orleans
brewing Association at New Iberia.
When BIT and AIRS. OleEe reached New
Iberia they fonud their house completely
furnished and in the pink Of condition,
the groomis sisters, AIRS Al. lambert and
Airs. A. Jelissaint, Of New Orleans, and
MIS- z Theaaxs Of Lake CHARLES, having
atteHdesl 10 the furnishing of The new
home.
Ie Mr and Mas. gleIc, the Echo ex-
tends congratulations, aud wishes she
young couple very happy and unFniiied
voyage en the sea Of lifs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
OR SOLDIER BOTS

In the military line as well as in others,
Lake Charles is forging TO the fore and
the energy and VAN which the young men
of this city have displayed in Organizing
a company which, with the proper sup
port will he a credit to the state, Is wor-
Thy Of more than passing notice. Already
the membership is over Fifty and under
the guidance Of a careful drill master.
the boys are progressing very rapidly.
Bat unfortunately the exebeqHer is low
and funds are needed for equipments.
The merchants ard citizens generally.
OF Lake Charles should aid in making
ap the amount required, which is about
5000. As set, only $50 is IN tie treasury
and there is still $3.50 lacking.
The good a military company can ao-
eomplisl is inealcalahIe. The knowledge
that one does exist in a eemmRnitv makes
lawlessness less rampant and Ye-y effen,
~ -4ssPt response 10 a call at arms,
have serious strifes been averted.
An ounce Of prevention is worth d
pound Of euTe, as the old adage goes, and
in order 70 emulate the young men an
keeping MP the work they have com
meneed, popular contributions sheald be
made by the citizens,
Every aethers son, should the time
ever come for action, will be found pres
ent at roll call and il order that eli OBJ
stacles and enbargoes be eliminated,
financial assistance should be given for
thorough andseemplete equipment.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
The Circus was Here.

Sells Bros. mammoth show captured
Lake Charles on Tuesday, and the town
adjourned to the grounds and spent the
day there.
The street parade was very large, and
there was something to please every one,
from the small boy to the stern Pater
familias who ''Only goes to see the pa
rade and the performance because his
little son has no one to take him
The brothers Sells are certainly to be
congratulated upon the variety ofamnse-
ment they give their patrons, and it
would not be stretching the truth to say
that they give too much for the money.
The Japanese aerobats are marvellous,
and two little Acknowledged tots of about
five years do soDe surprisingly clever
cOntortions and pole balancing.
The costumes and trappings are all
fresh and new and the horses very fine
Those who kick at the performance
Sells Bros, give are, indeed, hard to
please.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
A BIT or GOOD ADVICE

The world is fun Of people who do not
believe in advertising; who soorn the
idea of placing their business before the
reading public, and those came people
are the first ones too look IN the papers
for information regarding certain needs.
Such people should have existed during
the anti-deluyian period They are not
needed in the nineteenth century.
Every progressive merchant advertises;
he cannot get M on the roof Of some
high building and hallOo to the world
that he has certain wares for sale No,
be cannot do that; but what he can and
should do is, to save his voice and invest
in printers ink
An advertisement, attractively written
up and iudieiously displayed in the
Echo, viii net returns which can only
berealized if tried.
The holiday season Will soon he on.
Let the people know you are in town
and have goods for sale. In order to do
that, insert your advertisement in the
Echo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
DRIVE THEM OFT OF TOWN

The city is OyeTrun with fakirs, things.
tin-hOrn gamblers and thieves. They
came with the circus and viii probably
remain until after the races an Deem
Der
They VIII remain, because the city
officials are taking no steps to ran then
ont Of town This is condition of al
fairs which shoUld be remedied at once.
If there arc NO laws covering such very
vital questions, then frame Some. But
if sneh disreptuable characters as now
infest our midst are made to feel that
they can carry on their nefarious prae-
tees by simply paying two dollars and a
half for retail merchants license, it
viii not be long before the Lake City
becomesa mecca for creatures of their
ilk.
The people Of Lake Charles pay taxes
and support the civil government: in re-
turn their persons and property should
be protected. What action do the city
officials propose 10 take in the premises :
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
rOld Horse" Sale.

Last Saturday, an eold horse" sale
took place, and about 250 packages Of
unclaimed express We're knocked down
to the highest bidder by AnctiOneeT
KleinpeteE.
A large crowd was present, but the
bidding was not very lively, $3.50 was
the highest price paid for any article,
and Sets. the lowest. The pRoeeeds
amounted to about S106.
Tnere We're number of 'Dlanks''
drawn and much laughter INDUCED in at
the expense Of some unfortunate who
had probably paid dollar to learn how
to take spots OFF a ealieop0ny--a neatly
done up in a box: or perhaps 1t was
someone who had paid s. 90 to learn that
BfeeeLenals pills would cure poverty. And
50 il went TO the end, though q very few
picked up some useful articles.
This is the second sale of tails kind
which has taken place in Lake Charles.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
ARE H-E BETER1FINED 10
RETROGRADE

Tho orslinanee introduced by Council
man Hampton at the last meeting Of ths
coEneil, was knocked ont on tie FIRST
reading. the mayer casting the deciding
vote, explaining that he did so because
he believed it would work a ilarlship on
the people.
Work a hardship on the people 10 com
pei tlnm to keep their cattle from roam-
ing aliover tho cityatnight and destroy
ing valuable property!
IfLake Charles wants to be called a
city, she must conduct herself as one. If
she wants to retrograde and stick to
rural and old fageY motions, the homer
able city council shonld then eontinRe to
squsleh every proposition for tho good
Of the town.
The time is bound to come when a
stock ordinance must be passed and en-
forced, and it might Just as well be dOne
now.
Certainly, those who nse the streets,
sidewalks and private gardens as pas
lures for their horses and COWS will kick
IL an attempt is made to enforce law
against such un-city-like proceedings,
but this is one instance where NE say,
let them kick. In other cities cattle are
not permitted TO roam at large, and why
should the owners of horses, COWS and
pigs in Lake Charles be specially priv
ileged chaTactersf
1t is generally understood that al
though voted against ON the first reading, |
council has agreed to take the matter up 1
again. TAe ordinance shOnld be passed,
and, when passed, proper steps taken 60
carry ont the letter of the Jaw. /
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Eaarteern.

Col. -- Chase presented the EGHo
office. last Saturday, with curious
specimen 81 eerP. known as Katir corn
Il is grown in the eastern part Of Sonth
Africa, but in late years has been sue
eessinlly raised IN Kansas, Col. CllasAls
former home.
IN shape, it resembles a bunch Of
grapes, and the plant itself, attains a
height Of Is 10 l6 feet.
The genial Colonel has raised great
dealof iton has "a Gransle farm, which
is Just outside the city limits, aud says
it is exeelleat for feeding stock; ground
into nasal, this corn makes delicious
food.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Net to Build for the Present,

1t had been generally understood that
in a very short time, the Masonic Orders
Of this city would erect a Iive-story
temple, but it has since been decided
that nothing will he done for the pres
ent
Mcknight Bros, the contractors, had
submitted plans and estimates to build
a very handsome structure on Ryan
street, but the financial condition of the
lodge preclude their carrying ont their
original plan.
The 4las0ns own some ground on Di-
vision street, but it is hardly probable
that they win build thereon, as their in
tention is to devote tho lower portion of
their building TO stores, and the afore-
mentioned site is outside the business
section.
Messrs. Thompson & Loree had made
proposition 10 build over their stores
according to plans and specifications ac-
eePtable TO the Masons, but this PROPOSE
ton was declined. Hence, the Masonic
building question remains in statit gro.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
nearing a Worried Ioos

Tie biasee woman Of this GA de steele,
Il abe eonld be made 10 realize how Oh
jeetionable she Is aud how much more
pleasant it would make her surroundings
II abe weuld enlY comb ont the lines aud
burrows which that bored expression she
clouds her yisage with, snakes.
Isthere anything mere refreshing and
inyigoEatlngs Than 70 sc q ysGHg woman
WhgEc waoie caanrenancs i one hrlahr
Sunbeam arennd whose raby lips a smiie
rs ever playing The writer has nset
these negative and positive eaIreats
aud theee can be 20 question a. frsns
which be received a sleek.
a young wonan who looks npon every
tAing as fafigaing aud stale. viii some
iine day diseeseE thai sh8 IS dssertel.
hnt slae l.hess plaasaaf fsae Il always
Ealathsa rssa saliies ara visaae lii,s
never nartexeeHt - Say pleasant things
eoautH aamheflsss varshiasTs 1t her
SHRINE. Ulcers IS laoral % iliss.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
LoekPert Was Yisterieus.

On Sunday afternoon the LoekPort
Gan Club and the Lake CHARLES Gun
relnh aet at PleasaEs Park and indnlgel
Ia ta1get shooting.
lapekpQFt wen the das, scoring 81,
sEhiAa Lake Charles naaEa
The hest issslisianai SCORE Was Eaale iss
Air ToeHapr. Of the Isoelsports bis being
20 ont gf q possible p. Mr. r. g. Lock
Of the IseekpeFt Club, was aezt, with Il
70 has credit
a parse has been made up, aud the
elslhH 81 mest AMI shoot zi1r stuff tie
sngilay following thanksgiving day.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Auction Sale.

] will offer at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest
bidder on
SATURDAY, Dec. 4, 1884.
lat 10 O'clock a. M, at the
Court House doorgin the CITY
of Lake Charles, La, the fol
Lowing valuable improved
and nRimpEoved property.
hto-Wit.
Oneiiot and improvements
on Materne street, said lot
having 81 fl. 4 IN. front, on
MataFne street, BY 100 IT. 6
an in depth. The improve
Enente onthis lot consist III 3
A story dwelling house III s
Fpolns and kitchen.
E0nr nnlmpFoved lots hax-
ing q 4. a in. front each on
AateFne street, 81 400 IT. 8
IN. IN depth.
lke alillnHraEaa lots haE-
illg q a. z al. frant each 81
Gill IT. bg 2la fin 3elai,
'-fis alss:-ellne-ii iiiia-s.ssis
i1a tH5iFa Baafl,a wiill
tifflAsel, Tealafs lien ai.i
rstsin4 s uis faii
anel
H9si AI.Hg TEB
ne5IoneaE
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Gotten Ola Baraei.

on November 18th The steans gin p
J9bn q, Doxey was b8Epei # Cameron,
and iiitseu bales 81 cotton soaetasr Nith
ten IONS Of cotton sssa were destroyed.
Theme NRs no insurance, and the total
iass viii foot something like S25tlQ.
The eaasa u Tie ii1e is aaknoNn. ltlt
Il Il geaaFallg surpassed that spaslS net
iire ~ tiia lsat gQaai
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
New OrIsnns Hslce Marked,
Complied -by II. 7. corrAn 4 Co., Ltd.
NeM Orlenns. -. Nnv N ISal.

New Orleans, La, Nov 20, 1894
This week is ushered in with very
large receipts Of rongh rice which has
had the effect of weakening the market
to some extent, though no perceptible
change in quotations has resulted there
from. The demand at different points
seems 10 be broadening, and the cOndi-
ti0ns generally are bnoyant. 1t is
notable that there is total absence of
speculation vet, purchases only suffi-
GENTLY enlarged to show feeling of con-
fidenee. 1t is evident from the light
sales that buyers are holding OFF in OK
pectItion of lower prices, nevertheless
sellers are fiim in their views.
The rice movement here to date is as
follows
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Catarch Cannot BE Cared.

With local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Ca1aTrh
is a blood OF constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Caiarrh Cure Is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a qnack medicine. 1t was
prescribed ny one Of the best physicians
in the country for years, and is q reg
MAR prescription. 1t is composed Of the
best tonnes known combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
binati0n Of the two iRagFelients is what
produces sneh wonderful RRsuits in euring
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
Z. J.fCHENEY e. Co.. Props, Toledo, @.
Sold by druggists, price T!5c. Slain.
DIR. Price's Cream balGtng Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
eEEorATRA

Miss Lillian Lewis will present tCle-
oAatra al tha opera house sunday night
The version 81 cleopatra which AIiss
Lillian Lewis produces with scenic and
spectacular splendoria slsakaspeareis ar
ranged alsd staged By i-awreuae aiaTstan.
Miss Lewis sags that lIarsfenis arrange
mept qf ShssEssaeareis Cle9Rafra i far
superior % saldoa's arIangemsnt 81 the
same play. The scenery % the Lillian
Lewis pIedaetienof cleopatra is l,y 1lr
Lafayette Fl. ssayeg, who IS, without
queslsqn, enc p lac masa eaila4Fsi af
Amsiasn sgeair artists. re made the
srenes FROM Rheiagraphs taken is Lam
lpriag his ssaselz uEgyaf.
Following IS taken fEom tire Albany,
n (eefsais
Liiian Lewis gaYs 4 single perform
ance "a her esapepiiougf Slla hespAlna's
'clsaPatas iiaraannA Hieee keI haii
last night AsF hAs ihe psay been
given here ma sneh selsser That
which aiiss Lewis good taste aiemisd
Y iliis pesas Sens sfligm hes sueh .
gaggssss presentation hasn lFen aas
aFiis la Nani tie rsrisrasan 1aa
Hei florists u a4f Raftlsa l.e
Enlargement ilie iiliss gd 81 wsa-
Asssa Hs wa saegiil lbe na sal
issiHa Nas Alls adele amis eae iie
lisst lsals ba pea Wa-
iasH "A
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23

SENATOR sHERaIAN says MeKinlsy 5
presidential hoemlet viii be squelehed.
There are ether knives being whefteil 10
carve the protection APOSTLES aspira-
tians besides Mr.. sAerlnan's
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23

II As absurd 10 blame the democratic
party because the republicans established
roeiPEOeity with Hawaii. Why, it weuId
take one hundred years 10 ando ali the
harm done ~ the reps,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23

LIaSEI ADAMS has Published, in the
so Liens, long rigmarole why negroes
should be permitted 20 act as jurors
A-ionel owns part Of the Hem and wants
his name in print.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23
Cost Of Raising Cotton.

The fOloWin ing communication to the
IA. @. IiRes- Democrat explains Itself
Apropos Of your editorial of this date
and recent writings ON the subject Of Get
ton culture, the following facts on the
cost Of eultivating Gotten may be of in
terest 10 you and yoHr readers. / quote
from a letter received this date from one
Of the most extensive planters in onr
state;
talking for instance the average cot
ton plantation in the swamp, about half
cleared, looking 10 the levees for protee-
tiOn, and the expenses are scarcely less
than SO per acre Of cotton land, count
say out Of 1000 acres, .lOOO woodland. 200
corn and 500 cotton; really some 10 or 20
per cent Of this win be occupied by
houses, gardens, etc. Suppose a yield Of
200 pounds Of lint cotton per acre of cot
ton, and corn fair yield all ever the
place, We have By way of estimate Of
eIDeusos:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-11-23

THE man who is s-not in it---Who
drives "a hanson cab.