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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this tenth
day of October, 1873. G. LBGARDEUR, JR.,
Notary Public
At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors
held on the ninth instant It was
Resolved. In conformity with Article VII of the
charter, to collect Immediately the full amount of
earned premiums due by stockholders for the third
quarter of 1873.
And at the same meeting the following resolu-
ton was furthermore adopted:
WHEREAS, The existing financial crisis has depre-
ciated securities OF all kinds; be it
Resolved, That general meeting of the stock
holders of this association be and is here by con-
yened to be held at it's office No. le2 Canal street,
on MONDAY, the tenth of November next, 1873,
from 10 A. N. to 2 P. NJ TO vote upon the expe.
diency of reducing its capital
{. CAVAROC, President.
G. LANAUY SECRETARY. I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Heine said Of the elder Dumas: "His
head is an inn where good ideas often enter
but where they never remain over night.
Very often it is quite empty"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

AWestern reporter saw bank president
hurrying down town early in the morning,
and at once interviewed him, eliciting the
important information that the man OF
greenbaeks had forgotten the previous
evening to get any beefsteak for breakfast.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

John Roessle, who established the brew
ing of lager beer in this country, and accu-
INFLATED about 81, 100000 thereby, died re-
Gently in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A notice in the cars on a railroad in Penn
sylvania informs the public that mo gen.
tIeman will occupy more than one seat at
q time unless he be twins"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The St. Peter, Minnesota, Tribune, speak
ing of the school election to be held, says;
''If there is no horse race on that day re-
spectacle vote will be cast"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A Citizen of Nashville, Tennessee, re-
Gently gave a piece of land in the vicinity
of the city, worth $4,000, for site for the
new Tennessee School for the Blind.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Two handsome young female physicians
are practicing in Blackhawk county, Iowa.
The young men there are vesy sickly, and
require medical aid to an alarming extent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Talleyrand, being bothered on one oeca-
sion by man who squinted awfully, with
several importunate questions concerning
his leg, recently broken, replied; 1T is
quite crooked, as you see."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The Louisville Library has had Robinson
Crusoe printed in raised letters for the use
of the blind.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Most men like to see themselves in print.
Ladies like to see themselves in silks and
velvet,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Congressman Frank Morey and Colonel
r. B. Mitchell, of Louisiana, were at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, in New York, last
Monday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A minstrel troupe which failed to meet
its engagements out West is said to have
'.foated out upon the treacherous sea OF
imDecuniosity."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

MARSHAL'S MONTH";
Alexander ChevaIlier vs.. steams

Alexander CheVaIlier vs.. Steame
Swords-Eo. 1926.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
il District Of LouisianR.-In obedienee
niiralty warrant to me directed in the
titled suit, have seized and taken into
sion
The STEAMBOAT J. W. SWORDS, nd
by Alexander Chevallier for the caussi
in the .lOel now pending IN the District
the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the
owners thereof, and al and every persl
cons having or pretending TO have anyI
On interest IN or to the same, to be and 81
District Court of tine United States, I'd
trict aforesaid. to be holden at the city d
leans, on the first Monday in NOvembei
cause, If any they have or can, WIFI
steamer J. ". Swords should not be d
and be sold agreeebly to the prayer Of
United States MarshaPg office, EeF
thirteenth day of October, 1873.
s. B. PACK
oe14 IS mol United States
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Corsets operate against wealth as well as
health. for a woman who wears stays is in
Strengthened circumstances.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The estate on Standardization, on which
Shakespeare lived, was recently bought by
an Australian for 100000.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Men who live by "hook or crook, are de-
scribed as those who crook their elbows in
cotfeehouses, and hook what they can else
where.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A Vermont paper, describing the meeting
house, says it is 'ninety-eight by fifty feet
in circumference
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A new agricultural light has found out
how to raise beets. He says; Take hold
of the tops and pull"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The Springfield rolling mills are furnish
ing railroad iron at the rate OF l9o tons IN
forty-eight hours.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The first BLACK Friday" mentioned is
the one recorded by Robinson Crusoe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

To whist players-should chimney
sweep trump his partners trick when he
can not follow SCOT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The above statement is true and correct tran.
script from the books Of the company.
CHARLES BRIGGS, President
J. P. ROUx, Secretary.
STATE or LOUISIANA
Parish Of Orleans, city of New Orleans.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me this twenty.
fifth day of March, 1879
P. CHARLES cUVRLLIER,
Notary Public, No. l40 Grayier street.
The,Board of'Trustees have resolved to pay SIX
PER CENT interest on the outstanding certificates
Of scrip on and after MONDAY, May ~, 1873, said
scrip to be then converted into capital stock as
per amended charter Of the company.
CHARLES BRIGGS, President
ANT. cARRIRRB, Vice President
! Ronr gaeratarv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

A temperance paper asserts that drunk
enness is increasing steadily.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17
HOWARD RELIEF FUND.


The treasurer of the Howard Association &C.
knowledges the receipt of the following sums in
aid Of the Memphis and Shreveport sufferers;
By hands Of Wheeloek, Finlav Co., from
Tweed Grthng Rodney Miss........... SO
By hands of @. Van Benthuysen, proceeds %
concert given at Exposition Hall, last eve-
ming. %
By hands of D. Flanery from T. A. Bsulet,
treasurer Of Friendship Lodge No. "a, Ha-
gerstown, Maryland .................,....... IS
By hands Of D. Flanery, from citizens of Homer,
LoulslAna .'..'-'.. ,............... 20
By hands Of D. Fanery, from citizens Of Corpus
Christi, Texas. ...................,......., Is
r. L. ROBERTSON, Treasurer.
New Orleans, October 16, 1873. ocl7 1t Up
NEW ORLEANS PURCHASING
BUREAU.
96...............CanaI StreeT......,.........96
SHOPPING
OF every description for Ladies' and Dealers on or.
ders from Louisiana and the Southern States.
Constant familiarity with the market and best
houses insures a great saving to customera
CIRCULARS and SAMPLES SENT FREE.
MRS. H. MOGRIDGE.
app ly2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Captain William Parsons et al. v
or M0nadnOck, her cargo, freigl
lO,2g7.
TN THE UNITED Stairs DIsTRI
III District Of L0uisiana.-In ObedienC
miralty warrant to me directed in
entitled suit. ! have seized and taken
session
THE SCHOONER MoEADHoCK, her c
etc, now libeled By Captain William RI
for the causes set forth in the libel mo-
the District Court Of the United States
And ! do hereby cite and admonish Z
owners thereof, and all and every peraS
having or pretending to have any rigl
terest in or to the same, to be and apI
t14ct Court Of the United States for
aforesaid, to be holden at the city
leans, on the frat Monday Of Novem
cause, II any they have or can, wi
vessel Monadnock, cargo, freight, Q q
BE- condemned and sold agreeRbly 20 I
hbelanis.
United States Marahals ONCE, N
eighth day Of October, 1873.
Sd. ri
ocs q 70 no2 Unitsd sad
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The many censures Of Mr.. Z. z. Fisher,
which have appeared in the Shreveport
vapers, and some Of which have been re-
pahsished il the REPUBE1cAN and ether pa
nsrs. seem 70 have been unwarraneed By Il .
ss. Mr.. Fisher clnigna that he did not 20
Y that city to make study Of the treat
-. y .sss sick. ana cid not aeek 70 pub.
lssis what fell under his observation. What
did aay vas in answer 70 questions On
le subject, snd 4 the information be gave
sas incorrect he did not err Intentionally
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Capital. ...'......::......., ..s.........sl
Assets December 81, 1871.
Insures Fire, Marine and River Risksl
the pr0fts separately on each departing
insured.
For the accommodation of Its custoz
Company wiH make marine Losses pa
London.
}. TUYEs, Pp|
J. ". HINGES, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

Charles Lester VS.. Steamboat
No. 10,20e.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRIl
j District of LOuisiana.-In Obedienc
miraltY warrant, TO me directed in
entitled suit, l have seized aud taxi
posBessiOn--
THR STEAMBOAT HORNET, her eng
etc, now libeled by Charles Lester, fol
set forth in the libel now pending in
Court Of the United States.
And do hereby site and adj
owner or owners thereof, and all
person or persons having or pre-
have any right, title or interest in or
to he and appear at q District Court of
States, for the district aforesaid, to
the city of New Orleans, on the TIL
in October, to show cause. II any they
why the said steamer Hornet SHOULD
demned and sold agreeably to the 2
belant.
United States Marshars ONCE, N
thirtieth day OF September, 1873.
s. B. PAC
Oel 4 II Is United Statel
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Elected February IT, 1873.
Charles Briggs, Thomas II. Hnnt,
Ant. carriere, Chm. Honold,
George A. Fosdiek, D. Jamihon,
R. Brugier, R. 5. Howard,
P. Anderson. Felix 4arue.
A. Frerchs, Aug Behn
George W. Dunbar, Edward Toby,
3. ?. stockmeyer, Wash. Morton,
Henry J. voBe, william Knoa.
,. Marquee, ". S. Bailey,
Charles WeishaaF, J. 3. Elvaudais
A. Leeourt, Atuooa VI -
Prank williams, Ak. MinsS,
Gharlea haitte, EdwnEa NoERhy,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17
Robert sheDperd VS.. schOOno
nOclx-NO 10 aB4

Robert SheDperd VS.. Schooner
nock-No. 1924.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRIC
i District of Louisiana.-In obedience
miralty warrant, to me directed IL TIT
titled suit, have seized and taken into
sion
THE SCHOONER MoNADNOCK, her DO
ETC., now libeled by Robert Sheppe
causes set forth in the hoel new pend
District Court of the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish th
owners thereof, and all and every pei
sons having, or pretending to have, any
or interest in OF to the same, to be and 4
District Court of the United States, for
Aforesaid, to be holden at the city of NJ
on she third Monday Of October. 1873, to !
if any they have or can, why the sal
MonadnOck should not be condemned
agreeably to the prayer Of libelant.
United States MarshaPs office, NeI
fourth day Of October, 1873.
s. B. PACI
oc5 II 10 United States
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17
NOTARIEs.

A HERO, ar.
NOTARY PUBLIC AND C0,fMsMoEI
a.. ass!s.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

The above statement is a correct transcript from
the books OF the New Orleans Mutual Insurane,
Association. @. CAVAROC, President.
q. LANAUX, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

NEW ORLEANS MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPAl
Once Corner Of Camp and Canal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-17

| The
the past
hteen inc
has mIIe
<. The 4
.ton end
/ has fall
fifteen at
|aCrosse
i eight
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fOm othl
fallen 70
has fallel
our at I.o.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

S. ADAMS LEE, the great sensation
lecturer, whom the people of Delhi
will remember to have bad among
them during the late Christmas holi-
days, is one of the most accomplished
rascals and consummate scoundrels
unhung. The missing foot which be
claimed to have lost in the Confeder.
ate cause, was amputated from the
effects Of wound received in attempt
ing to escape from a peuiten,iary in
which he was confined for stealing q
watch. The numerous printed slips
of paper containing "pufs" purporting
to be copied from some Of the most
newspapers 10 the United
States, which he carried with him,
were all most impuduent forgeries
written by himself. Our people can
not be too cautious in receiving isto
society the oily-tongued fascinating
individuals who so often come alorg
claiming to be forty-sccond cousin to
some royal family.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08
President Il Johns Collrn

THE SOUTHERN CULrIvAroR.-We
have just received q late number of
this old and popular Monthly, which
Is now entering upon its 3lst volume
We well remember this Magazine as
a eavorite among our fathers in ante
bellum times, and are glad to see it
still living 10 the enjoyment of richly
deserved prosperity. There is a prac-
teal matter Of fact air, about the Gu.
Gator, which commends it with Won.
derful favor to the average farmer of
the South, and secures for it upon
that class, a hold which cannot be
broken by be claims of more ambi-
tious competitors. Its subscription
price is only 81 year published at
Ga.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

A special Washington correspond.
ent says: AN affair of honor between
Representatives Mccormick, of Mis-
souri,, and Sypher, of Louisiana, ha.
been the subject of discussion, in quiet
congressional circles. The trouble
arose out Of a statement by McCor-
mick to the effect that be was in pos
session Of an affidavit going to show
that Sypher had been paid several
thousand dollars for tho votes Of him
self and the Louisiana delegation in
behalf of the Rock Island Railroad
land grant bill which late passed the
House The Louisianiaa SAYS Nc
Corrnick msst fight or retract. He
also says that he was not 10 the city
at the time Of the passage of the bill,
which is generally known to be fac.
1t is expected that mutual friends will
will settle the matter amicably, and
that no blood will be split.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08
Religious.

DIVINE SERvIcE.-rhe appointment. Of
the Baptist Church At RayviIle, are the Is,
Sundays in each msn,h.-Rev. T., B. Rey-
nolds, Pastor.
DIVINE SERVICE will be held in RayvilIs
on the Third Sunday in each month, by Rev
+. B La wson, Episcopal Minister.
Preaching at Bethel Baptist Church, At
JAS Dennis place, Second Sunday Of each
month by Rev. F. y. Reynolds, and the
Saturday before 1t Newton MCGOWAN.
School house.
EPISCOPAL SERvrcE-at New Salem
Church, near Girard, by Rev. Mr.. Miller, on
the first Sunday Of each month.
APPoIxrxEH 70 RAYviLLE CrRcrrr. NJ L
CHcRcH SoUrH First Sunday at Little
Creek, second Sunday at New Salem. third
Sunday ~ Union, and fourth Sunday a, Ray.
willie. Rev. J. =. Wright, Pastor in charge
M0sOnic.-Regular communications Of
r +. Mcclure Ledge No. 2o9 the Ind Wed.
nesdayGn each month.
JIG. RICHARDSON, w.. NJ.
". A. Soorr, Secretary
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

One of the most popular and relia.
bic business houses in Vicksburg is
the large wholesale and retail estab-
liahment Of Messrs Lamkin & Eggle-
son, corner of Crawford and Levee
streets. Their business continues to
increase. and the clever gentlemen
who compose the firm continue to
grow in popularity, as their acquain-
taince becomes more and more extend.
cd by liberal use of printers ink
Read their advertisement in the BEA-
CON, and remember them when YOU
wish to purchase supply Of groceries
cheap.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

Robt. A. Mosely, Jr., late editor OF
the Mountain Home, published in Ala
who has been a loud-mou;hed Demo
crat from his infancy up, has deserted
his old friends and gone over to the
radical camp, after firing into them all
the ammunition be had, be shot him: of
away. We remember Bob as one of
the rebel school boys with whom
we enjoyed the fun Of hanging old
John Brown in effisv, and VIC thought
then be had a SAT- spot in his era
mum. Poor fellow, he's gone too
lste,-the thieves are falling out"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

THE PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL for
February comes out as fresh and Wig
orous as q crisp. seasonabIe, and in
all respects Is salutary stock ofread-
ing matter can make . magazine
Opening it's leaves we find q good
sketch and portrait Of the regretted
Norman Mcleod, D. D.: also >pecu-
lativc Non-Philosophy; What do We
Live For? The Man of Three Dreams
especially notable now that bis nephew
the Ex-en.peror is dead; aud numer-
Gus other valuable. interesting and 10.
structive articles. Price as usual 30
cents or So a year. We notice tba,
the publisher offers Q premium Of q
new Chrome to new subscribers who
send 80 cents extra for postage and
mounting. s. r. Wells, PUblisher.
- Broadway, y y.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08
Communicated

OFFICE OF j. -. STILES.
Great Cheap Furniture. Chair and
Feather Warehouse, No. Sc Nash.
ington Street.
vIckssuRc. Miss, JAN. 2o, 1873.
WnsY P. MAxaHAx, Editor Beacon,
RsyvilIe, La,
Dear Sir: Through your valuable paper !
with to tender my thanks to the people along
the line Of the N. L 4 T. r. r. from Delta to
Monroe for the very liberal patronage extend
ed 70 me. My thanks are especially due to
the people in and around RayviIe. To all
tender my heartfelt thanks. Thanking
them for past favors solicit continuance Of
their pas, kind patronage and influence, prom.
ising to prove myself worthy ofihe same.
am very respectfully,
4 J. d. STILES.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

THEATRrcAL-The Rsyvlle The
atrical and Minstrel Troupe will give
another Of their splendid Entertain
ments in the basement of the new
Masonic Hall, on Wednesday night
next, the 18th inst. Judging from
what we have seen at the rehearsals
Of this amateur Troupe, We can safely
vouch for their ability to give an au-
dience the full worth of their money
in an evenings entertainment with
fun pd frolic. Let them have large
audience on next Wednesday night.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

THE LAST RErCGE-HoPE.-When
a mans Affections come upon bin
fast and thick; when care fevers his
brain, and sorrow knows bis heart :
when the tide Of misfortune has part
ed the last cord that held bis bark to
her moorings, and the sound of its
parting sinks like a death-knell into
bis Utmost soul, awakening oil its
sympathies to the fearful reality OF
the moment, the intensity of the ex-
element gives way to burst of an
guisb, bitter tear Of disappointment,
or to that most strange end uncon-
trolable. yet silent power-despond.
ency. But it is for . moment only
one convulsive throb, one long drswn,
heart-heaved sigh. and it is oil over ;
. flush passes over the heart. like the
feet sun shadow Of IN April day. and
Hop. the divine prince Of cheats, the
glorious emperor Of deceivers, sits
smiling on bis throne. And so, not
satisfied with having been befooled .
thousand times ten thousand before !;
not content to wipe away the tear Of
sad and melancholy disappointment
that had just been made to gusb from
The fount Of life's feelings. not imagin-
ing that the scene of sorrow through
which he has just passed could be en-
acted over again. and that the same
foot that spurued him can spurn him
sgsin, be falls down and worsbips its
light as the Persian kneels to the
sun-god Of bis souls idolatrv.
I'VE hope for life even in ms lat Ct hour.
Hope { 70 health when III, Sss fact draws near
We hope & freedom when in slav cry power;
HOPE FIR courage when assailed BY fear,
W. bore for al tho swes e., nys Of HE,
Wa .7es; a:3'';-i w:.h :: ice,'es. ss-'e.'
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08
greet TO learn bv telegraph

greet TO learn by telegraph
that Commodore Mathew F. Maurv
American photography ard naval of:
hcer, died at Lexington. Va, on the
lst inst, aged G. years He was the
author of letters on the Amizon, and
on Atlantic slopes Of South America,
the relation between navigation and
the circulation of the atmosphere, as
trsnamical observations, physical &C.
ography Of the sea, etc. During the
late war he was an officer of the Con
federate navy, and a, the time of bis
death was q professor of physics ia
the Virginia Military Institute
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

Stock raisers in Texas have been
roaming certain sections Of that State
in armed bands threatening vengeance
on parties who have been skinning
their cattle killed by the late cold
weather. Several of the parties have
been killed.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

HOME AFFLICTIoN-Our senior
partner, Mr.. MAyGHAM has been
confined to his bed. for the past week,
with a severe attack Of pneumonia.
Without any apparent symptoms of
Improvement, he still fingers in the
agonies Of this painful disease.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

CoTToN.-Wc observe a small de-
cline in the markets within the las,
week, though very slight. Closing
quotations in New Orleans Yesterday
were about 1929. for midding, and
2Oi C. for good middling.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

A New PAPER.-We have receiv
ed the Prospectus Of new paper
to be started in Birmingham, Ala.
about the first of March next, called
the birmingham Iron Age, by Frank
a. Duval & Co., Publishers, and
Mike L. Woods. Editor. We rscog.
nize in this enterprise our good friends
of other days. whom We know to be
men of considerable experience and
ability 10 the Publishing business, and
which gives US the assurance that the
Iron Age will prove splendid sue
cess, to which end it has our best
wishes.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

Our kind friend, Rev. d. A. Camp
bell, has our thanks for q late mum.
her Of the Christian Observer, pub
lishcd at Louisville and Richmond,
which contains many valuable, inter-
csting and instructive articles from
the pens of most eminent writer's.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-02-08

Chinese bird fanciers tie tin whis-
ties to the tails Of their feathered pets
10 protect them from vultures. As
the bird flies the whistle shrieks, and
the vultsrc is scared and flies away.
But be isn't any worse scared than
the small bird. nor does be fly away
any faster.