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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
Measuring Land.

In the English law courts, cases often
occur which interest us on this side OF the
water. TIE bases of our laws have much
in common, and when there are no spe-
cial enactments here to meet unexi ected
cases, English precedents have much in
fluence i'm deciding cases of our own. In
a recent one the question involved was
what constituted half mile of ground.
The defendant sold tavern to plaintiff,
bargaining that he would not build an
other within half mile of it. The land
away from the tavern sloped considera-
bly,, and, measuring down this slope. an
other house was built beyond the half
mile so measu' ed. But plaintiff contend
ed that the half mile should be in hori-
zOntal direction, and issue was according
ly taken. The judges were undecided
about it, but ultimately found for the
plaintiff, and in accordance with the hor-
fzOntal views; but an appeal was taken
to higher court.
Recently the case came up again before
what is known as full court. There
were many learned arguments on both
sides. 1t was contended that the distance
one had to travel along the surface should
be the measure of the mile. 1t was, how
ever, decided by a majority Of the bench
that the horizontal line is the true meas.
ure-that is, the measure as 1t would ap'
pear on map-independent ofany undu.
lations In the surface of the ground.
TLis seems common sense as well as
law. 1t is the principle on which land is
always sold. Some people argue that
they get more land surface on an undu.
lating surface, when the measure Is thus
taken horizontally. than when they buy
a piece of absolutely level land: They
do have more surface, nOminal!y, but act
ually there is no more. Plants grow per.
pendicularly and no matter how great
the slope, they must stand erect. 80 also
the horse and man that works. or the cat.
tie which Craze over 1t, must have an up.
right position; and it takes more surface
to accomplish this in proportion as the
land slopes.
ed four feet apart on level; on Slope
of one feet in four. the rows would nave
to be planted five feet apart IN order tnal
that the corn should grow but four feel
from one another. This may be made still
more clear by taking piece of board, say
foot wide and two inches thick. Flat on
the ground, row of plants on each side
would be twelve inches apart; but set the
board nearly or quite on edge. and the
plants, having to grow in an upright po.
sition, If planted on line with the bot.
tom and top of the board. would then be
but two inches apart. As, therefore,
plants grow upright, it is the horizontal
line only which affords the proper base
surface, and hence there is no gain what.
ever In an undulating farm surface over
one quite on q level. The undulating
Iaim Of course looks much larger, but re-
any there is just the same amount of grow,
ing sur&ce.-Forney Press,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

PLANTING FOR CURVED WALKS.
Every curve IN walk should be a SEN
sible one; that is. have reason tor It's
course, either real or apparent; therefore
arrange your planting so as to make an
apporent necessity for eceTytmn. The idea
is shown in the above engraving, where
the walks turn to accommodate the trees.
One great difficulty with American gar
dens is that they are too large, and not
sufficiently cared for. If we give the same
amount of labor on a quarter OF an acre
that we row eXpend on an acre. the re-
suit would be much more satisfactory.
No one should have more ground in gar
den than he can keep in the highest state
of cultivation. 1t is this kind of excellence
that affords pleasure, while failure or par
tial success is source of pain. IL Is not
only fault to cultivate too much grount,
but even too many flowers. Some seem
anxious to obtain and grow everything.
This is not best, especially where there is
not a good deal of time and money to be
devoted to the work. A choice selection
is best. and like every cultivatOr OF flow
ers to have pet or hobby. Take, for in
stance, the Pansy, and make it a..pet.
Obtain the choicest seed, and give the
plants the best of care, and you will see to
what wonderful perfection it can be
grown. In a few years you will tire, per-
haps, of this. Then adopt the BalSam. or
Stock, or Aster. Always have something
choice-something grown better than any
one else is growing it-sOmething you
have reason TO be proud Of. 1t will aston
ish YOU to see how flowers thrive under
such petting, and what wonderful exhi-
bition they make of their gratitude.
FLOwER-BEDS.
Some persons may think from what We
have said i'm favor of grass in front of the
house in preference to beds Of flowers
that we are no friend of these beautiful
treasures-these delightful children OF The
field and garden, who speak in every fra
grant breath, and lovely tint, and graceful
form. of Him who spake from naught this
matchless beauty. l only wish them t.
be treated in proper manner. In tn
center Of the lawn, especially if opposite
a window, it is well to make a round Of
lOval bed, and on the borders, or near tn
hedges of the lawn, beds of various grace
full forms. A few plans for these are Civ
en- in the annex d engraving.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
AprurR.s ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGA

ARTIIUR's ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGA-
zIsr.-Among the many good things IN the
March number are: "The Sacred River OF lndia'
and the Cities of its Valley" with several Illus
trations; 'The Dearest Little Wife III Inc
World"-story by L. 5. Arthur, with ilihstr''ion'
Crooked Places''-continued; "The Deacon 5
Household" by Pipsissiway Potts; Charies
Dickens-First Time and Last, by Virginia :.
Townsend; and several other stories, poems, anu
Illustrations Terms, $50 a year, or 30 ior
six months, with a reduction for clubs. n cory
of the beautiful steel engraving, The Christian
Graces. - sent free to each subscriber, whether
for six months or II year. Address L. >. Rrhch
& son, Philadelphia, Pa.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
GENERAL ITEMS.

THE activity of love is goodness. /
A NOTICE OF PEAL-Lightning.
A GOOD side-show-A pretty cheek.
DETROIT has invested $l,979,9O3 in
street-paving.
OUGHT strong boy to be paid week
ly salary?
To BE able to bring your thoughts to
point is genius.
CORNrIELDs that require neither plow-
ing nor sOwing--the feet.
No other creature has the hold on Heav-
en- that mother has.
ILL-HEALTH is often not Onlya sin,
but prolific mother of sins.
WOULD not stearin' candles be the best
illuminatOrs for light houses?
CAN stealing tea be called crime when
it is only lea talking?
The magic mirror--A beautiful face lit
up with smiles.
FAITH, not sight, must be our guide.
We cannot do without compass.
BLESSED is the day whose morning is
Weakened by the patter of little feet.
A GENIUS has discovered how to cut
wood without using an axe or saw. lie
uses Ratchet.
WORK done under protest, like an oath
taken with mental reservation, lacks its
true life force.
To speak aloud and all alone, has the
effect of dialogue with the God one has
within ones self.
A WITTY little housewife of our acquain-
lance says there Is no venisOn in the mar
ket, bat plenty of dear meat.
WOULD you rather 60 through giddy
waltz with pretty girl, than go through
apretty waltz with giddy girl? W.
pause for reply.
The superiluOus blossoms on a frui
tree are meant to symbolic the larg,
way in which God loves to do pleasant
things.
CLOUDS never send dswn to ask tn,
plants and grass how much they need
they rain for the relief of their own full
bOsOms.
WHAT is the difference between a muir
derOus attack and pig-killing? One is a,
sault with intent to kill, and the other i
kill with intent to salt.
IL your neighbours hens are trouble
some and steal across the way. don't lie
your angry passions rise, but fix a plac
for them to lay.
No heresy was ever yet killed by sur
preston the deeper it is thrust into tn
ground the stronger will be its root, an
the surer its bloom.
IT has been remarked, in a purely al
stract and general way, that you ca
never fully appreciate the extreme Lowell
ness OF the feminine heart until you sc
one woman beginning to have her sa
about another woman younger and fairt
than herself.
"IT has been wittily said," says II
New York Times, "that as much capt.
is necessary to write history as to sta
grOcery-business. The great historian
of the world have all leisure and amp
properties. In like manner, to be an en-
nent discOverer in science, man mu
have the fruits of good income-tin
and means to study and experiment. al
support outside of his intellectual pu
suits"
If men would only open their eyes
the fact which stares them in the ia
from history, and is made clear enOu.
by the slightest glance at the condition
mankind, that humanity is Ofimmeasur
bly, greater importance than their own
any other particular belief, they won
no more attempt to make private prOpt
ty of the grace of God than to fence
the sunshine for their own special II
and niOyment.-HO[Dss,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

Do YOU suffer from wakefulness at night,
dimness of vision, flushing face, hot hands,
etc., etc.? If so, my friend, just try bottle
OF PARKER's COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
BUCHU. 1t will afford you the most prompt
and permanent relief. These symptoms are
but the beginning of serious disease, and if
you are wise enough to thus treat them at
once you will avoid many fit of sickness
and save consequently long doctors bill.
Sold by all druggists, everywhere.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

The CHILDREN's HoUE.-The number
for March is very attractive, and the little ones
will give it a hearty, joyous welcome Its PIC
lures are pretty and appropriate, and its STORIES
sketches and poems are of Il kind to interest ana
amuse the youthful readars, while making them
better and wiser The terms of The ChhdrenS
Hour are: 81 y a year five copies, s.; ten, and
one extra. SO; extra inducements are offered 10
getters-up of clubs ; I. 5. ARTHUR SON. fhii-
abrlnhia. Pa.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

WHEN you see an OIL gentleman of six
ty, on clear, bright, frosty day. carrying
a blue cotton umbrella, tied tightly about
the waist with a shoestring-the umbrella
tied, not the old gentleman--you may
look out for snow before night, but TN
probabilities are that you will not see 1t.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
ROCK FLOWER BEDS.

Another very pretty ornament for the
garden is the ROckery, made OF rough
stones, tastefully laid up, with earth SUI
ficient for the growth of plants suitable
for this work. Low growing. plants with
succulent and ornamental foliage are ap-
propriate to the r0ckery-Portulaca Is
admirable. We give an illustration OF
bed Of this kind.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
The "WOman Movements

1t is interesting to see how steadily the
great ''wOman movement" is advancing,
and specially to observe that the wO-
men who are demanding all the privi-
ieges enjoyed by the male citizen not I'M
frequently exhibit willingness to accept
all his responsibilities. In order to show
their capacity for doing all things that
men do, two young women, of Scotland,
had recently a scientific set-tO in the ring,
in which they exhibited quite as much
pluck, if not so trained a skill, as the
best prize-fighters display on these occa-
sions. The young ladies went to the
place selected, accompanied by their re-
spective hackers and friends (Of which
sex these were the accounts do not state);
seconds and a referee were appointed, and
the combat began, each fair one having,
in imitation of her male exemplar, close
ly cropped her locks, golden or other
wise. The struggle went on with exact
regard to the laws of the noble art, until
tyrannical man, in the aspect of police
officer, interrupted the performance, leav-
ing the world forever in the dark as to
which was the better cOmbatant. The
interpositiOn of women in politics and
affairs, you know, is to refine ruder man
and extinguish his barbaric tastes !-Er.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

MANY persons say that they have tried
almost every remedy that has been recon-
mended for humors, and they are no better
now than when they commenced them, and
they have no confidence in anything that is
advertised to cure Salt Rheum. Erysipelas,
and all similar humOrs. We would say to
these that there is now remedy that as yet
has never failed of curing those diseases. 1t
acts upon an entirely different principle from
ANYTHING ever offered for them it throws
humor out of the blood through the skin,
which is the only channel through which the
system can be entirely freed from them. If
YOU will try it, you will not say of this as
YOU have by the others, for it will cure you.
We refer to DIR. Weaver's Salt Rheum Syrup.
For sale by all Druggists.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

STERyE, the author of the Sentimental
journey. who had the credit of treating
his vile very i'll, was one day talking to
Garrick in fine, sentimental manner. in
praise of conjugal love and fidelity. 1.-The
husband" said he, with amazing. assur-
ance. "who behaves unkindly to his wife.
deserves to have his house burned over his
head.' ''If you think So" replied Gar
rieE, 81 hope your house Is insured"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

THE LUNGS ARE STRAINED AND hAdhE H,s n.y.
pann an incnrabIe complaint established thereby
DR. Javne's Expectorant is an effective renneuy
for Coughs and Colds, and eNerts Denenola- u
feet on the Pulmonary and l'rOnchiai Oisah''
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

THE mothers yearning, that complet-
est tyne of the life in another life winch
is the essence of real human love, feels
the presence of the cherished child even
in the base, degraded man.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

THOSE men are always best, noblest,
and most harmonious, in whom is seen
the reflected influence of elevated and re-
fined women.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
THE WEEKLY SUN.


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For BRONCHIAL, AsTHMATIC AND Pull
MONARY Complaints /" Bro,cn's Bronchial 7ro-
ches" manifest remarkable curative proper
ties,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

THERE are some things it won't do to
to trifle with-fOr instance, woman s
opinion and the business end Of q wasp.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

on the Western prairies, where corn and
pork and food is plenty.-N. I. I"de-
neudenf
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15
THE POULTRY RECORD.

A N Illustrated Monthly Magazine, edited by c.
IA w. HEATON. Pennington. Illinois. Since Its
consolidation with the american Poultry GH-ette It
is the ONLY Poultry paper west of New York City.
Only S1.OO per wear Send 10 cents for speci-
men copy and ded ct It II you afterwards SUBJ
scribe. Address: POULTRY RECORD,
Pennington, Illinois.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-03-15

than is generally supposed, as every SIDE
is exposed to air, sun, etc, ana tney must
receive a copiOus supply OF wafer every
In healthy condition.
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10
1.
Unfinished Still.

A baby's boot, and skein Of wool,
Faded and soilcd and soft
Odd things you say, and l doubt you're right
Round scaman's neck this stormy night,
( Up in the yards aloft. sfia
Most like it's folly; but, mate, look here;
When first went to sea,
A woman stood on yon far off strand, v'
With wedding ring on the small, soft hand
Which chung so close to me.
Ny wife-God bless her! The day before,
She sat beside my foot;
And the sunlight kissed her yellow hair,
And the dainty fingers, deft and fair,
Knitted baby's boot.
The voyage was over; came ashore;
What, think you, found there?
A grave the daisies had sprinkled white,
A cottage empty and dark as night,
And this beside the chair.
The little boot, twas unfinished still
The tangled skein lay near;
But the knitter had gone away to rest,
With the babe asleep on her quiet breast,
Down in the churchyard drcar.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

The War Department will send
to West Point from the Ordnance
Bureau, a trophy Of the late war,
the first gun fired in the causo Of
the Rebellion. 1t was fred at
the steamer Vicksburg bound for
New Orleans, and supposed to
have arms and ammunition on
board belonging to the UEited
States The firing took place
several days before any gnus
were fired at United States ports
Gather at Charleston or Pensacola.
1t is a small fourpound cannon,
formerly tho property Of the city
OF Vicksburg. sa
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10


A DELAWARE peach grower
estimates that the peach crop Of
the preecnt season will aggregate
about 3,57o,000 baskets. The
falling off in New Castle county
f.om last years crop will DO fully.
81, 100000 baskets, but this is re.
covered i'm Kent and Sussex coun.
ties, while the Maryland crop will
be larger than that Of last year.
So far as the peninsula is concern.
ed, the writer says the crop will
exceed by 500, ,00o baskets ot last
season. ifafIf
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

hsA FARMER and his wife called at
Detroit photograph gallery last
week to order some photographs
OF her, and while the operator
was getting ready the husband
gave the vito little advive as to
how she must act: .Faston your
mind on something he said 'or
else you will langh and spile the
job. Think about early days, how
your father got 10 jail, and your
mother was an old scolder, and
you'd have been i'll hadn't pit
ied soulJest fasfen your mind OH
to thatpg She didn't have any
photographs taken. Neither will
he for sometime. "a '1lse,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

The daughter Of a millincr who
was attending fashionable school
annoyed her mother by teasing
for money to by "Watts on the
Mind" saying it was of great
Importance to a young lady to
have it, AWAITS on the Mind"
may be Of great Importance to a
young lady," said the mother,
holding up fashionable bonnet as
she spoke,, "but watts on her
head is a good deal more impor-
tant.'
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

A TERRIBLE calamity occurred
to tho family Of Joseph Dalrympls
Harrison Township, a few miles
from Elkhart. A young son OF
Mr.. Dalrymple set fire to tho
straw tick fhis bed while retir-
ing land tho father went to his res-
cue, followed by 1.-The mother
and a sister about 10 years old.
Mr.. ID. seized the burning tick
and rushed down. stairs with H.,
leaving bls family behind. Every
thing combustible was set on fire
by the flaming bed, shutting of
the egress Of mother, daughter,
and son, and before any assistance
could'be rendered they perished
in the flames, which completely
destroyed the house.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

ARKANsAs politicians have gath,
ered wisdom from the experience
of their brethren in Louisiana.
Brooks himself says that the rn-
NOR which has been current that
he intended to set mp Arrival State
governments wholly without foun-'
dation. All parties in Arkansas
appear to have come to the scnsi.
BILE conclusion that il is better to
bear what ever ills they may i'm
agine they have than to fly to
others which may possibly prove
more serious. '''A '' ' p" . ~
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10
How | Caught a R0bber.

Twenty years ago l left coun.
try home and took a cle'kship
in tie wholesale house of
B. IL Co., New York, firm
then known as one of the wealth..
est in the metropolis. They dealt
largcly'in fine Imported fabrics,
such AS silks aud laces.
had been in my position near.
lye7a year when the store was
robbed Of about five thousand
dollars worth of silks. The rob
berry was perpetrated in such an
adr it manner that it could not be
discovered how the robber had
gained an eAtrance--a and even
the precise night of the crime
could not be determined. Expcr
fenced detectives were soon at
work on the case; but some weeks
elapsed, and they seemed to have
gained no clue, when, to the as
touishment ofall, n second rob
berry, as daring and mysterious as
the first, was perpetratcd.
Mr.--,the senior member
Of the firm, resolved secretly TO
employ ecveral tros'y employees
to take turns at guarding the
building night nftcr night, in the
hope of entrapping the burglar,
aud he chose tlrec clerks for the
purpose--I 70 being one. Inwas
fond OF adventure, aud being n
rnstic country youth, I would not
have hcsifatcd TO grapplc with
any ordinary burglar, Arms were
not somuch used in those days.
so We three cIcrks began our
vigil, each staying alone in the
great gloomy building one night,
ia three. A couple OF weeks thus
passed. and nothing Y"'"al hap
peneu' ~ 80 yal h-i = %
One moonlight, simmer night
I was on ,he watch on the lower
floor, and was inst musing that il
was scarcely probable that the
burglar would, be 90 audacious as
TO attempt a third robbery, when
/ CHANGED TO look above me, and
discovered that ! was immediately
under the boistway, and that for
once, the trap-dcors Of every floor
had imprudently been left open,
and I could see to the very roof
which was amply supplied with
sky-ligbts.
"Ab, Joe Williams y I said,
addressing the porter--a stout,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

= FREMONT CASTOR, aged 16,
brother OF Mr.. Charles CASTOR, of
the firm Of j. M. Arnold & Co.,
and employed by that firm, went
to Davisburg on Wednesday even.
ing to spend the Fourth with his
uncle, and while bathing in the
lake near that Place yesterday
afternoon, about 3 o'clock, was
drowned. His body was subse-
qucntly recovered, and brought
to this G ty last evening. = Detroit
Tribune July 4M. ~ sV'
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

TVElR pom Commonwealth says
a woman can keep a secret. The
editor knows it, because a girl who
was to be married, in that vicin-
ity, did not tell her future pros
poets to her would.be husband,
and when she astopished him with
baby, six weeks afterwards, he
was so taken back that lie ran
away to Kansas.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-10

Postal service has been order.
ed on the Mansfield, Coldwater
& Lake Michigan Railroad, be-
tween Mansfield and Toledo, SS
miles, tho pay to be determined
hereafter; and on the Ashtabula,
Youngstown & Pittsburg Railroad
between Ashtabula and Youngs.
town Obio, SO miles. Pay not
fixed.