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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

The pound social on last Monday night
at the residence of DR.. B. C. Mills, for the
benefit Of the family of Mr. L. C. Knapp,
who is confirmed invalid, was a success.
Everyone present enjoying themselves
and the worthy object of the gathering
was not lost sight Of. About S28 in cash
was contributed and perhaps $35 or $40
in provisions. Mr.. Knapp, until stricken
with disease was an active, energetic
business man, aud well to do, 1t is no
fault of his or his estimablc family that
th0y are now compelled to accept assist
auce.
There is a certain business place Lake
Charles, located near the Southern
Pacific depot, which, while not exactly
in violation Of any city ordinance
against the keeping ola disorderly house,
is yet the nOisiest place in the city, aud
the nights are made hidi0us by singing,
speech,making, going through tho man
ual Of arms. dancing and every noise that
can be conceived Of. In fact it is worse
than the whistle Of Jones mill. Let the
nuisance be abated.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

Miss Augusta Rosenthal, of New Or
leans, is visiting her sister in this city.
Miss ROsenthal is an heiress in her own
right.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

The C0ldwater shoe store IL now
getting in line of superior footwear
which will he sold at lower prices than
have ever yet prevailed here for honest
goods. Goods we'll bought are half sold
aud Mr.. COldwater's many years of Prac-
teal experience and his acquaintance
with all the leading factories gives hin
great advantage in buying,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

A small sized shower freshened up
things little last Monday. but what is
needed is regular gutter washer" as
the deacon says.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20
sherIR,s sale.

Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish Of
0alcasieu, State Of Louisiana. NO. l9t9.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

When the eagle.eyed Texas ranger,
Dick Harrison, is on watch, our people
close their eyes at night with feeling OF
perfect security. Harrison is number
one officer.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

One Of the best, if not the very best
family magazines published is DemOrrSts.
Pure, bright aud sparkling, its advent
each month is awaited anxiousIy by each
member Of the family.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

An entertainment was given by the
ladies Of the Broad street N. +. Church
last Friday night at the ferry wharf. A
nice time was enjoyed by all who at
tended.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

MF. Wade Marshall, who had a sudden
and severe attack Of illness last week is
again at bis post in Hackett q Co. y
store, where he will be happy to wait Oh
his old customers.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

Hon. S. o. Shattuck made business
trip to the capital last week. We pre-
sumo his mission was to arrange a series
of games in which his crack club, the
Calcasieus, will figure cODspieHOusly
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1894-07-20

We are under obligations to Secretary
L. l.. WOOdside for copy Of the pro-
eeediDgs Of the eighth annual session OF
the state agricultural society, held at
Opelousas last January.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

age, and no one suspected there was an
extra passenger hanging to the rudder
post. The Orpheus was a irst-class
passenger liner and she plowed through
the water at a lively rate, having made
about two hundred miles at breakfast
time on Sunday morning. Capt. Find
ley was about The deck taking a survey
of the weather and looking after things
in general, before going below to eat,
when commotion at the stern of the
vessel attracted his attention. Going
aft he found that man without shoes,
hat or coat had just clambered over the
cail of the ship and stood there drip
ping wet. The first mate was there
and had asked the stranger who he was
and how he came on board and to
these questions the dripping mans re-
ply was merely an inquiry as to where
he could find the captain.
Il am the captain, sir" said that
jolly old fellow, al in amaze at the
spectacle before him; now who on
earth, or rather on water, are your
Glad to see you, captain" replied
he visitor; sorry haven't a card with
&c, but you have doubtless heard of
orlando Boggs? l am he"
''Well, Mr., Boggs," said the captain,
IN still greater wonderment at the easy
affability Of the man, Il am not sure
whether am glad to see you or not; l
must confess too that never heard of
you in my life; out with it, man, and
tell me who you are and how you hap
pen to be on board my Ship"
Captain, am Orlando Roggs, the
swimmer; how | happen to be here is
simple enough; last evening | came
down to the beach, as is my usual Gus
tom, to take swim; my system must
be out of gear in some way, for when |
was out thirty or forty miles | went to
sleep and evidently kept right on swim
ming. 1t was just daylight when |
awoke, and looking about me | espied
your ship; knowing my average speed
aud judging by the rising sun what
time it was, I inwarily roasted myself
for going to sleep and getting SO far from
land without any preparations or sup
plies. began to feel the cravings of
hunger, and realizing it would take me
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

Prof. Donders, of L trecht, has made
some interesting experiments in regard
to the rapidity of thought BY means
of two instruments, which he calls the
acknowledgement and the ''noernat-
chometer he obtained some import
ant results. His experiments shoy
that it takes the brain .067 of second
to elaborate a single idea. Writing in
regard to this, Prof. Donders says:
DOUBTLESS the time required for the
brain to act is not the same in all indi-
viduals. | believe, however, that my
instruments may be perfected until we
will be able to determine the mental
caliber of our friends without our
friends knowing that we are testing
their aptness," The professor further
says: For the eye to receive an i'm
preston requires orr of second, and
for the ear to appreciate a sound .049
of a second is necessary These curious
experiments have established one fact
at least, viz. that the eye acts with
nearly double the rapidity of the ear"
PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
FlRESiDE FRAGMENTS.

4 Orange Filling.-Whites of two
eggs, beaten to a stiff froth, juice and
grated peel of one large orange, and
Hone cup of sugar spread between the
layers Ohio Farmer.
"A Humble Shin.-A shin of beef
weighing seven to ten pounds and cost
ing from eighteen to twenty-four cents
will furnish two excellent dinners for
family of ordinary size.-Woman's
Home Journal.
Corn Mullins Beat two eggs well,
add one pint buttermilk, teaspoonful
soda, one-half teaspoonful melted lard,
with sufficient meal to make a stiff
batter. Add salt and bake in muffin
pans.-Orange Judd Farmer
Ice Cream Candy.-One and a half
coffee cups of sugar, three-fourths of
teacup full of water, butter size of a
walnut, a tablespoonful of vinegar,
teaspoonful of lemon extract and a
pinch of cream tartar Boil all to-
gether Except extract) until it becomes
hard when dropped in cold water, add
tins to cool. When slightly cooled,
pull until white and cut with shears. -
Farm and Home.
Lamb Chops in Paper With Fine
Herbs.-Cut piece of foolscap paper
in the shape of a heart land sufficiently
large to fold a lamb chop I'M, rub a
little oil over the paper; then season
the chop with a teaspoonful of chopped
onion, one of chopped parsley, little
pepper, salt and grated nutmeg. Wrap
tthe chop in the paper, which plait
down at the edges; lay it upon a grid
iron over a slow fire, turning it fire.
quently. 1t will take about twenty
minutes to broil properly. When done
serve in the paper very hot.-Boston
Budget.
Japan Ounce Jelly.-Picll from the
bush when the fruit is ripe enough to
come off easily. Do not pare them.
the cores. Put into a preserving-ke
and little more than cover with
water Boil until perfectly soft, then
strain through scrim or cheese-cloth.
On no account squeeze, but let slowly
drain, and the jelly will be transparent.
Take equal parts of juice and sugar,
and boil together from fifteen to twenty
minutes. Strain into tumblers and
cover.-Harper's Bazaar
Lemon Layer ACake. eggs.
save the white of one for frosting, beat
the eggs very light and add one tea
cupful light brown sugar. Cream the
eggs and sugar together, add one table
spoonful of butter, one-half teacupful
sweet milk, one teaspoonful extract Of
lemon, one and one-half teacupfuls
flour and two teaspoonfuls baking pow
der Bake in three layers from six to
eight minutes. This cake is good for
any filling.-Filling: One large lemon
or two small ones, grated. and one tea
cupful graduated sugar. Mix well to-
gether and spread between the layers.
Frosting: Use granulated sugar if fine.
Orange Judd Farmer.
Washing Fluid. One can of con-
centrated I've, two ounces carbonate of
potash, two ounces of ammonia. Mix
the I've, little at time, in one gallon
of hot water. If all is put in at one
time it will boil over Mix the ammo
MIA and potash together in one gallon
of cold water. When the I've is cold
put all together. About two-thirds of
teacup of fluid is sufficient for large
boiler of water. Put in the soiled
clothes and let them boil about twenty
minutes. Stir frequently. The fluid
should be kept in tightly covered stone
or glass jars.-Ohio Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

its exact location, if it has been re-
moved; or they will seek new quarters
under buildings or in other out-of-the-
way places, where it is almost impossi-
BILE to get at them, and where they fire.
quently fall a prey to cats, skunks or
other animals. Moreover, running
thus together, big and little, the feed
ing time exhibits a constant conten-
ton aud mastery of the stronger over
the weaker which results in impaired
growth.
The better plan is to raise no more
chickens than can be accommodated in
yards of ample size-a yard for each
brood of is or 90 chicks, and let each
brood have house to itself of size to
accommodate the chicks until they are
well grown and ready to be sold or
transferred to the regular poultry
house. Thus one always knows where
his chickens are. He knows that enc
mics cannot well reach them, and that
the work needed to care for them has
been reduced to a minimum.
The illustration shows a plan for
such chicken yards and houses that l
think will commend itself to the
chicken raiser. The yards are side by
side, and the houses in a row of any
length desired. These houses are ar
ranged to afford the greatest conven-
fence They are some FL feet square
and about feet in height, with sin
gle roof. all the boards being tongued
and grooved. The entire back is
door, which gives convenient access to
the interior, and within this is slat
door for use when the weather is warm
Such Soops can be thoroughly and read
lily cleaned out with a shovel, and dry
loan thrown in, person with a shovel
and wheelbarrow being able to go
the rounds of large number of
coops in very few moments Shade,
either natural or artificial, should be
provided for these chicken yards. 1t is
often feasible to locate them in an or
chard, with benefit both to the chickens
and to the trees In any event do not
make the mistake of having the yards
too small. Make them as large as pos
sible-Country Gentleman
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
THE FLAVOR OF EGGS.
It Depends Very Much on the Food Given
to the Poultry.

1t Depends Very Much on tI,e Food Given
to the Poultry.
The flavor of eggs depends very much
on the kind of food given to the poul-
try. When hens are fed largely or al
most exclusively on milk the yolk is
lighter in color. the white has milky
look, and the whole egg is watery and
less firm in texture than those laid by
granted hens. The taste of the egg is
also affected, being insipid and unsatis-
factory when boiled or poached and
less fine for ordinary cooking purposes
even. There is no use in saying that
the idea of the quality of the eggs be-
ing influenced by the food of the hens
is mere whim, since it is well-k known
fact that the eggs of fowls kept in the
neighborhood of the sea and fed al
most entirely on fish-taken as they
come, embracing the strong and oily,
as well as the more delicate sorts-have
IAN ancient and fish-like" taste, if not
smell" and eggs coming from those
regions sell for less in the market in
some instances than those co ming from
districts further inland. The reasons
why hens fed on ''slops' of mi TX, etc,
are able TO give no better eggs to their
owners is because the ''old, old
story" is repeated in their case. You
demand the tale of brick" of your
servants, but you give them no straw
to make them with. Curd hardly comes
under the head of milk, and there is
little danger of having it in large
quantities to offer to your fowls. 1t
contains all the best and most nutri-
tious portions of the milk without its
Objectionable, watery qualities. But
the true feed for laying fowls is one
third or one-quarter Indian corn,
ground or otherwise, and oats or wheat
together with milk and whatever
scraps from the house are obtainable,
and as much green vegetable food as
they will eat; and with these, COM
bined and fed properly, your eggs will
be of the true gold and silver stamp,
when the cooks fire has refined them
and prepared them as a relish for your
breakfast table-Town and Country
journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

that same individual, with plenty of
time and cheek. was soon fitted on.
with dry garments and was enjoy
ing a hearty breakfast with the cap
tain. During the meal he related to
in which he had been engaged and al
together proved decidedly entertain
ing; his wonderful swimming expert
ences entertained the captain hugely
And now, Capt Findley, allow me
to thank you for your kindness and
your hospitality said Mr.. Boggs, as
he finished his coffee; If you will have
the steward tie me up a couple of sand
wiches and let me have my wet clothes
will start back; | want to reach home
by supper time, at least"
Now, see here, Mr. Boggs, | like you,
and as you have intimated once or
twice you have nothing particular on
hand just now, want to invite you to
stay aboard with me for the round trip;
shall take it as favor if you will;
come now, say yes"
Mr.. Boggs declared he would be de-
lighted, but called the captains atten-
ton to the fact that he had come away
from home without money or luggage
How can |, captain" said he, with
only a pair of pants, pair of suspend
ders and neglige shirt?"
Don't you worry about these things"
replied the captain; you can have all
the clothes and money you need while
you are with me; you are my guest as
long as you will stay"
And so it was arranged. Cheek had
succeeded in taking Mr.. Boggs across
the ocean in frst-class style without a
cent 1t was jolly trip, both for Mr..
Boggs and the captain, and the former
made himselfvery entertaining to all the
passengers; there was nothing too good
for Boggs on the Orpheus. On arrival
at Liverpool the captain and his guest
went ashore for little change One
of the first things that struck their no.
tice was the advertisements of great
swimming contest to take place that
same afternoon. A great champion had
challenged the world to swim for a
stake of one thousand dollars, the test
being both speed and distance.
why, here, Boggs," exclaimed the
captain, this is just in your line; you
ought to enter this and win that money;
will you, if the entries are not closed?'
The question for moment staggered
Bo9gs, but he quickly braced up and
replied that he would be only too glad
to 60 so. The captain went to make in
quiries and presently returned saying
he had made all the arrangements and
had put up the money. Boggs told him
he would be obliged to draw on him for
a little money to get some necessaries
for the match, and his friend gave him
the cash without the least hesitation.
Boggs then disappeared, but Just about
fifteen minutes before the time set for
the start he showed up. He was sight
" was dressed in tights and on his
shoulders and arms were numberless
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
LIGHT SHIPPING COOP.


How to Keep Poultry in Good Condition
While in Transit.
Shipping poultry to market should be
done in a humane manner. The object
of the illustration is to show how food
and water should be provided, rather
than to present design of shipping
coop. 1t is well known that there is
not only loss from death on the Jour
ney to market, but also great loss
from ''shrinkage," due to the sufferings
of the birds from insufficient supply of
water. A cup is placed at one end of
the coop but the birds do not know
that the cup is there, and only those
next the cup are supplied. The food is
also thrown on the floor, where it is
trampled under foot in filth. The
coop should be light, and may be made
of Stats, wire or any light material, al
ways having a muslin top to shield
against the sun, and in winter not only
the top but the sides should be covered
with muslin. A cup should be placed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

IT pays to consider mutton first and
wool afterward
WHEAT is an excellent concentrated
food for all live stock.
THE average farmer does too much
manual and too little brain work.
THE cross of Dorset rams upon grade
Merino ewes is an excellent one.
AMONG pears the secllel is the most
liable to be injured by overbearing.
THE Devons were probably among
the earliest breeds raised in England.
The tendency nowadays is to increas-
ing the production of the farm rather
than its acreage.
AFTER a hog has passed $50 pounds it
is very doubtful if the average feeder
can put another ounce on him with
any profit
ONE MILLION acres of oats were
sown in Scotland last year, and only
$50, 900 devoted to the production of
other cereals.
The province of Ontario has 1000, 00O
bearing apple trees, 2,OOO,oOO grape
vines 700, 900 plum trees, and 500,0 900
each of cherry, pear and peach trees.
OVER 93,OO0,OO0 pounds of licorice
root were imported into this country
during the year. Why cannot we
raise it for our own market at least?
YOUNG trees in the paths of sweeping
winds will be benefited if steadied by
tying them to stout stakes at least I'M
til they have had time to become well
tablished.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

toes. The entire plumage is short,
compact and glossy. The plumage of
the white games is pure white
throughout This point is considered a
great advantage, as they do not, like
the Red Indian, show black pin feathers
when dressed. The birds are vigorous
and hardy, courageous and of com
bative disposition. The flesh is noted
for delicacy of flavor and the birds rank
high as egg producers when provided
with a good range. In confinement they
are considered poor layers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
MOUNT RAINIER.
The Grand and Impressive Peak That
Rises From Puget Sound.

The Grand and Impressive Peak That
Rises From Puget Sound.
The grandest single peak on the Pa
cific coast and almost the most impress
sive mountain mass within the United
States, is Mount Rainier, in the state
of Washington. The lands around it,
tract measuring thirty-siX by forty
two miles, including the entire slope
and foothills of the mountain, all vir-
gin forest and unbroken wilderness,
were withdrawn from entry a year
ago, and by presidential proclamation
constituted the Pacific forest reserve.
There is now a demand that this forest
reserve shall be declared a national
park, and, by the same means and I'M
der the same management as the Vel
lowstone national park, opened up to
travel, its points of interest made ac-
cessible by roads and trails, hotels
built, guides, conveyances and horses
provided, the tract patrolled, and the
game protected by government troops
during the summer outing season.
Mount Rainier, or Mount Tacoma, as
it is often called, is pyramidal peak
oiOplhS lIolh OllC Wei pCCClltS
of Puget Sound to point in air II, "A
feet above the still inland sea in which
it's image is reflected. The mountain
itself is fifty-five miles from the sounds
edge, the level forest land and the
ridged foothills serving as an admira-
bly, composed" foreground to the
magnificent white mass, the high altar
to heaven. forests denser than any
thing the eastern mind can picture,
sombre wilderness aptly compared to
the forests of the carboniferous age,
shroud the lower slopes, and the giant
peak shakes his rocky shoulders free,
only to be met by the cowl of eternal
snow that rests upoA his brow. The
white giant is beacon and landmark
from the entrance of Puget sound. 1t
is seen from the plains one hundred
miles to eastward, and it is king in all
the group of extinct volcanoes past
which rolls the Oregon" the Colum-
bia of the maps.-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22

bundles and packages, among them be-
ing small oil stove and some utensils
for cooking The captain greeted him
warmly.
''All right, Boggs, my boy? Got every
thing you want?" he asked.
Yes, guess so' replied that cheeky
individually; only l don't know any
thing about my opponent, and | am in
doubt whether or not ] ought to take
along another nam and few dozen
eggs"
Whats that" said the champion,
coming up; "ham and eggs: you don't
mean to say you are going swimming
with all that truck on you; what is it
all, anyway"
What is it, replied Boggs, as if sur
prised at the questions; what is it?
Why supplies for the trip, of course "
''Supplies.' yelled the champion.
"Why, how long do you expect to be
gomez"
That depends entirely on you, sir"
replied Boggs, with dignity; all have
to do to win the money is to swim
longer and faster than you do; | only
intend to keep Just ahead of you, and
if you should keep me out in the ocean
for month or two l don't want to
starve, do /? Where are your supplies,
sir? 1t strikes me it is time for us to
start"
Say, see here, mister, is that the
way you always swim; do you mean to
say you go out and stay two and three
months at time?"
Certainly" said Boggs; 1.-TWO or
three months are nothing; | swan one
match with native Malay which
lasted twenty-one months; come ON,
let us start
Say, mister, / don't think | want
to swim with YOU you are out of my
class; give it up and you can have the
money; l am willing to give it up just
to have look at man rugged out for
a three months swimming match; you
beat me, you do"
Orlando Boggs now had plenty of
money for his trip abroad, for the cap
tain insisted on his taking the two
thousand dollars. They went up to
London together, and after seeing the
English capital Mr.. Boggs went over to
the continent and spent several months
in keen enjoyment encircling the globe,
seeing all the sights, and he did it all
on his cheek.-Chicago Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-22
Omen Sheds for Poultry.

Every poultryman should provide an
open she'd facing south. 1t is one of
the greatest conveniences, if not neces-
stiles, in the poultry business. A shed
IL feet long by 6 feet wide, closed on
the ends and back, will make a splen-
did shelter for the fowls and protect
them from rain and snow. During the
breeding season it will make a splendid
roosting place for the young chicks,
and by closing it at night will be
safeguard against the destroyers of the
young broods. Build it so that rats,
minks, weasels and others of this class
cannot enter. What you will save in
one season this way will build you sew
eral of such sheds.