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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-07
FUTURE NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.
What Our War Vessels Lack, and What
Those Of Other Nations Possess--An In
tervicw with the Fleet Engineer OF
the North Atlantic Squadron.
UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP WABASH
GULF OF FLORIDA, Feb, 26. 1874.


GULF OF FLORIDA, Feb. 20, 1874 I
called on Fleet Engineer ROBBIE, who is In
charge OF the machinery in all the vessels In this
large Meet, and who partially superintendent the
construction OF the machinery of the famous
iron clad Dictator. The following interview took
place:-
CORRESPONDENT desire to obtain your views
respecting the improvements both in naval archi-
lecture and in machinery, which are required to
place our war vessels on par with those OF other
nations In order to prepare our country for the
naval warfare OF the future. What is the first
great requisite
GIVE Us MORE REVOLUTIONS.
Fleet Engineer RoBTE-Speed. 1t became EVIL
dent, soon after the beginning of these exercises
In the Gulf OF Florida, that the maximum rate OF
speed attaipabIe by the vessels OF our navy now
here acting together, was less than six knots
per hour. 1t il probable that, under favorable
circumstances two or more OF the vessels might
have been driven up to ten knots; but for the
great majority six knots was the maximum steam
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night and reported the arrival Of the Dictator at


Key West
THE SEVENTEENTH DAYS ExKRcIsRs.
Friday, February 20, the seventeenth day OF the
cruise, was devoted chiefly TO target practice. A
target was placed 500 yards to the eastward OF the
station buoy, which Is located In latitude "a deg
min north, longitude 80 deg. min. west. The
Fortune and Dispatch were stationed respectively
to the northward and southwark in line with the
buoy. AT haifpast ten the meet formed IN column
oil vessels, with the Wabash leading, and passing
close to the buoy, heading north, each vessel IN
succession fired at the target. The target con-
sisted or square platform OF timber with twenty
four casks dashed to IL, above which was cubical
turret OF cotton CLOTH with three ports painted ON
each face The dimensions OF each face were ten
feet wide by thirteen in height.
Alter repassng the target three times the vessels
drew up In columns OF vessels Dy divisions, and at
i've O'Clock anchored in that formation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-07
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

AS the brig william Brae was being tOwed out
of the East River yesterday one OF her sailors
fell overheard while taking In the tenders, and but
for the timely aid Of Captain Lewis, OF the steam
tug Uncle Abe, would have drowned. Captain
Lewis picked him up and put him on board the
vessel again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-07

The general signals ''On the centre divisions
form column Of divisions, right in 'front.'" was
made ar o quarter past eleven. The right division
steered two points to port, the left division eight
points to starboard; the centre division kept its
course at half speed. This brought the Meet into
column Of divisions, heading in same direction
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Wabash.

Tue signal, "Guide ship N E." was mace at
eleven, after which, at twelve, the fleet was formed
into column Of vessels, heading north; then, at
twenty minutes to one by the left flank into line.
abreast. heading west. The flagship displayed No.
ESQ at twenty minutes TO twO-"From the centre
division OF the feet form echelon of divisional
The result weS:-
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The signal, "Fieet by the right nank,n twice
noisted merely changed the direction Of the COL
umn and headed it toward the eastward, In re-
verse order.
The general signal. "Fleet by the right nank,"
converted the feet into columns by divisions,
heading north
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The heet was then signalled, "By the left flank"
which brought it into the same form as did the
signal made At quarter-past eleven. This was
followed an hour later by the signal, "Fleet by
tours, left wheel" This brought the fleet into Line
of vessels abreast, heading SOUTH
~ I I t
This maneuvre was followed at two by the
same signal, and the feet headed east In column
of divisions reverse order The signal '.Fleet by
the left flank" brought the neet into the following
formation, heading north
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The Last EXECUTIONS.

UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP WABAsH,l
GULF OF FLORIDA, Feb &C. 1874. !
This is the twenty third day Of the cruise The
weather is clear and mild. The fleet weighed
anchor at halfpast ten and stood east in columns
OF vessels by divisions, natural order:-
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The feet passed the target three times, and at
the third passage concentrated the broadsides on
the object. 1t is fair estimate to say that nine
out Of every ten shots would have hulled sloop-
of-war The concentrated broadside OF the Wa
bash was exceptionally good all the shots striking
the water within q space OF twenty-five square
feet.
The neet then formed In columns of divisions
and anchored at three.
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The next signal, "Fleet, forward into ine. left
oblique,n has been frequently explained land re.
suited In bringing the vessels into line, heading
north. At thirty-n minutes past two the follow
ing signal was hosted under the Colorado's pen
nant:-''on the vessel whose distinguishing PEN
nant Is over this signal form at balf distance"
The eject OF this was merely to close the vessels
up In tho same order. The general signal "From
the left IN two lines form order OF battle" having
oeen made at quarter past three, the even-num-
bcred vessels maintained their speed and the
others slowed to Storage way until the former
bore from them at an angle OF forty-fve degrees
west the course, when they resumed their speed.
The result was this formation, heading north -
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In this formation the neet anchored at I'VE. The
Wschusett and BROOKLYN returned during the
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Signal having been made. 'Fleet by the right
nank," the fleet took the following formation,
beading east
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21

will prore profitable. 1t yields
nbundan,lv, does not require a great
amount Of attention aud always finds
a good market and returns a hand.
some income In onr neighhoring
parish Of Vermilion, rice is cultivated
extensively.
Cane is cultivated by planters who
have plenty of WOOD. and the present
Indications are indeed tia,trring. Thus
far it is excellent, and the prospects
Of a good crop We're never better.
Other things, such a broom.corn,
potatoes. etc. stand an equal show ot
placing money in the pockets Of our
planters. and with favorable wear,
the Southern farmers viii be in bet
ter circumstances than they have
been stree they owned and controlled
their own labor.-Loui.:Gna Coitp5
Boil.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
Latest from the Temperance War.

The Yick,burhcr Of the 18th savs
the woman-whi,hy movement is in
crea>iny in nj! directions in the North
Chicago is thoroughly agitatcd, and a
crusade is determined upon. The
movement j. causing the saloon Keep
crs Of Cincinnati such concern. that
they held meeting and determined
10 withdraw their support from all
merchants and Others who favored it.
Lafayette, lad. is red hot on the
subject. Three resolutions have
been introduced in ,he Ohio Constitu-
,ional Convention:
ls,. Intoxicating liquors shGl! Meth
or be sold or manufactured in the
$ a'e.
2nd Tint liquor may be sold in
quantities no. lcas than one gallon, On
license, etc.
Sd. Liquor may be sold as it is
now, e;c.
1t is proposed to put all three Of
these propositions to the people and
10 engraft on the Constitution Of the
State the one getting the largest num-
Der Of vote
The movement is getting red hot in
Brooklyn. = special dispatch, Of the
18th, to Western Journal says, that
throughout Brooklyn to-day there is
fasting and prayer for The temperance
cause AS meeting in Hanson
Place Methodist church last week
Dio Lewis took charge five minutes
20 begin work as in the west. He
called for al! men who believed in
Christian women and their work to
get up, and hundreds jumped to their
feet, and applause shook the house.
He next called for womcn who thought
intemperancc curse, and were ready
TO help rid the country of it to rise.
The multitude Of women were on their
feet Immediately. He next called on
all the men and women who were
ready to unite in the work, to get up
Nearly everybody was standing, and
applause and cheers attested the en-
thusiasm. Mr. Lewis pronounced it
magnificent Rev. Dr.. Steele jump
ing up said, 1T is magnetic" and Rev.
DR.. Fulton, walking up and down the
platform cried GLORIOUS. Glorious !"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
The Visionary Han.

liz there il one misfortune that can
hefall us greater than another, is to
! c over visionary; such persons are
not only seltopinionatrd, but very
sanguinc, and easily led away with
every new project that presents itself
The visionary man. vii! risk his
all upon a vague, empty speculation,
treating with scprn the advice of his
best friends, although they may kneel
in >Gpplication before him. TO him
sucrcss is certain. the way perfectly
clear, with smiling Fortune beckon-
ing him onward he sees not the de-
ccit and treachery that turks in her
smile, but cnlv the piles Of shining
gold that lie scattered at her 'eet. All,
how beautiful are the air-casilcs that
he builds, and with what Il look Of ex-
ultatiUn does he fancy himself driving
four-in-hand at a 'two-forty rate over
the heads of all who. in his estima-
ton, have moderated his abilities !.
In vain all reasoning and persuasion
now. The bank account is soon clos
ed, the old homestead mortgaged the
pockets OF continuing friends are emp
'icd, and the family jewels, perchancr,
g'istening in the shop Of the pawn
broker At last the final crash comes,
the speculation eyplodes, and, like the
smoke that ascends from ignited pow
der. vaniShes in mid-ar.
Where is the visionary man" now ?
does he stand convinced of his errors.
aud selt-condemned? Alas, no
He angrily casts the imputation from
himself, and protests that he alone is
wronged; that misfortune with all
her train are leagucd against him, aud
pleads for one more chance TO re-
irieye his fallen fortune The oppor-
tunity j. his. and now behold him
again riding The wild horse of self-dc-
fusion, La his hand l. held no rein of
calculation to guide him Alright the
robe OF wislOm is thrown aside, leav-
ing him exposed to every blast of
wind and storm, aud hecdlcsslv be
ru>Les on in pursuit Of the phantom.
until lac falls headlony into financial
ruin.
See the "irven,or :" how dearly he
hugs and cherishes his newborn pro-
jeci, and fancies that all the wise men
of the East will soon be kneeliny to
worship it! that never before was
there conceived anything so useful, el-
giant, or beneficial to mankind; and
hencefOrth the very earth can not
properly move upon its axis without
The aid Of BIZ ''pi,eut Archime:lcau
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
4 Tling TO he EilOugli: Of.

VIZ Ve are "Lu-hn- the nsi,r" All
chs ..-- .ab"r-tt nIrth an'. The ruiHplng of
uE- . ..u would mot b" Wei to- fcmcn-
81. ..I- 49, were ouc' young la; the Laicy-
o. .'.- IF spG'h are short a. >'pu they
must IL" their places upon the 'redt..ill Of
bu>irc>S and hate with care. All, how very
iorscflui Ne are at these raiug>. Suppose
they go jump owe: iru"e>. tar her clothes.
make "a havoc Hprn orderly arrangements
ani Keep the huI>e ~ an az. utrt l. i buI
na'u'ai that they should dn so.-he.Iver ~
tru!I g.atUrsiy old chj'irru--'urrt Ht women
before they are bpys and -Ii>-yodrg gen
trurn and .t,,i.-- before, they Cu-ai 70 q out
the nursery Deliver u, tho, from =. ru',
unre>iIic>,, always sitiin. still. always prop
er children. We abhor locking upon them
just az much a we do any other mons'ro>ity
OF nature. Give Ms old fashioned boys and
etr!s and old fashioned r'Tups with them.
Better that they should have health and ''vim
than clean faces-beiter ti;li they should run
wi!d than 10 be hot-house plsJits-bc'ter that
they shonld lie rIsking their necks IN trees
'hi:. ~, u"a,'y 10y. abiu- 'l1n ~ '-yirs - ~
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
General Crop Prospects.

We are truly happy to state tina,
the general prospects Of our planters
are brighter than they have been at
any time since the war and if we are
favored with anything like a passable
season, the most Of our planters will
not only save themselves, but BY prop
Cr management will have a neat little
surplus with which to begin the next
years crop.
Cotton will I've planted in this and
adjoining parishes pretty extensively,
but will be made the surplus crop. in
stead Of the principal one. as hereto
fore, Planters can prevent the dcsiruc-
ton of their crops by worms. which
all along has been terror and draw
back, by means Of some Of the many
remedies The cotton lands are now
being prepared and the work Of plant
ing will commence about the last of
this month. Corn will he the crop
If the AttakapaS this season. and the
result will be- that our planters will
find themselves in better condition
next year. They. as general thing,
have learned, and from sad experience,
too, that it is folly TO sell cotton and
buy corn. They expect to sell cotton
NOT in such quantities. probably
but the corn buying part has entirely
.played out" Most of the corn of this
has been planted.
Rice will be tried this year by per-
sons who have suitable ground, for
il, aud if properly managed, uv doubt
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
SHERiFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF RICHLAND,

In the matter of the Succession of VIM. T..
Harrcld, deceased
BY virtue Of commission to sell all the
properly belonging 10 said succession, viii
otter for sale, at the door of the Court House,
in Rayvile, on
Saturday, the 4th day of April, 1874,
at public anction. within the hours prescribed
by law for Sheriff sales. the following de-
,cribed lands belonging to said Succession, To
wit the y T. quarter section aud + quarter
OF y W quarter and : +. quarter of ) W
quarter Of Sc -, I III X : East.
Terms 81 sale on Il credit of l. months
purchaser Ia give bond with approved securi.
~ bearing per cent Interest from date of
sale, and mortgage retained on tie land sold
TO secure the purchase price.
J. A. LlDDFLL.
March 81, 1874. isft 3tmS $500 Sheriff.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
Murder for the Sake Of Company.

4 dispatch to the New York Her.
aid from Augusta, Georgia, gives an
odd explanation of Il murder. 1t says /:
a few days since the Herald con
tanned d telegraphed report of Il terri
bic shooting ARRAY, which occurred
in a drinking saloon in the city of
Macon, between George Il. Abel
md John j. Cherry. 1t will be re-
membered that Abel, without the
slightest provoca'ion. Knocked Cherry
down, shot him through the bowels,
shot at, but missed DR.. c. w. john
son, and ttcn shot himself through
the breast. Both Cherry and his MUIR
dercr, after lingering along awhile,
died No one was able TO give any
motive for the murderer, and it was
generally supposed that it was the
outburst of Il diseased mind. 1t has
since been discovered that poverty
and want of work had unsettled his
brain, and be determined to CONT
suicide. One day. however. happen
ing to get hold of an old copy of the
Pilgrims progress, he was filled with
horror by Bunyan's description of the
Valley Of the Shadow of Death, and
declared that he could not pass
through it alone. To his family he
intended TO kill himself, and that he
sk ii not go alone. Cherry and
,lh ,wson were both his friends, and it
is thou eht he only killed Cherry in
order tba,lae might have his company
on his fearful journey TO the other
world.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21

Gov DAVIS of Texas has had writ
ten q rau~iic letter 10 ten. Sherman,
drawn out by the remark of the latter
that il Satanta and Big Trce-the IN
dian chief pardon, d by Davis when
he was Governor after they had I've n
sentenced to re Kan red for murd,rouS
raids upon the whi'es-should avail
themselves Of their freedom to take
scalp-, the Governors ought to be
the first scalp put under their belts.
Mr. Daris SAYS that in his treatment
OF those Indians he was mainly inilu-
eced hv a consciousness that the So
called trial in country subject TO In
Il an raids, and where the officers of
court ard the jurors were all white
men and all had more or less oi gricv-
GnceS 90 avenge against the race,
could only result, as il did, il ccnvic.
lion, whether the lnd;ans'wcre guilty
Cr not and that their execution, uu-
der the circumstances, could have no
effect upon their tribe, which already
regarded them as dead. He then
goes on 10 reveal some curious facts.
one of which is that President Grant
"sprang upon him" q written auSAki-
ity. through the Secretary of the Int,
rior. to tip Indian Agent, that the
. latter might unqua!iiicdiS promise TO
/ the kiowas that if heir behavior con-
timed Gaad up 20 April IL, 1873, Sa-
tauia and Big Tree would be released
Now the truth is that these Indians
were tried and convicted in tue Stale
courts Of Texas, and Grant had no
more authority to promise them a re-
lease than he has to promise a release
TO any prisoner now scryipg in the
Sing Sing who has been convicted of
breaking the laws of New York. Mr.
Davis says that at first he refused to
bc bound by the Presidents promise
but Indian Commissioner Smith ap-
pealed to him to save tie pledge faith
Of the President, assuring hin that un-
less he yielded it be impossible to
avoid a general Indian war. AS a
further inducemcnt for tho release of
tho chiefs, Commissioner Smith offer
ed on the part of the Government to
guarantee that certain arrangements
for the protection Of the frontier should
be immediately enforced. Pressed in
this manner Mr.. Davis pardoned the
prisoners but he says the promises
made to him by Commissioner Smith,
which if faithfully carried out would
have proved n more etlectual protec-
ton for tie frontier than hanging the
Indians. have rot been fulfilled in any
particular. Under these circumstan--
ceS it is not singular the Governor
should regard the disposition of Gen.
Sherman to anticipate with equanimi-
ty the possibility Of the Kiowas raising
his hair, as something in questionable
taste and altogether unmerled.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21

corkScFt IS elevator" Bat tic travail
has been 80 great that the poor mans
mead is turned. Blindly be follows on
the same track as the "sptcUlator. "
and, ere he has gone very far, falls
and breaks his neck. The shrewd,
prudent man, happening to come
across him, coolly picks his pockets of
whatever vaiuahles they NAV contain,
makes good investment of the same
and then proudly walks over the dead
body Of the Inventor"
1t is u well-known fact that men
seldom reap the reward of their own
inventions. This may he attributed,
in part, to want of means to carry
them out, a genius ana none, rarely
float upon he same tide but in most
instances the failure NAV be traced TO
the Wild faucic> of the visionary man.
Wh" secs Il fortune in every whiT of
wind that blows. but. alas never sue
cecds III catching it.
T. Du<N,rr
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LOST NOTE.

This is to notify all persons, wlomsocvcr
that have lost one promSsory Note drawn
by Frank Hatch, AT Rayvile La on the 10Th
day Of March 1874 payable 10 W n. Potts
or bearer on the 1t day Of Sept after date
1s74) FIR the sum Of One Hundred and
twenty-five Dollars with Sc per- amnum.
Interest from date. secured 10y special Mort
gage upon the n. of ~ f. Sec. 20. ahd
n. W. ! of ). f.. / Sec. Il, L. 10 n. Il. :
F.. and paraphed Ne Varirtur" across its
face by Willy p. Manghrm Recorder
All persons are hereby warned ard Motif
cd not 10 trade for or in any manner receive
said note, a. it stil belong, To the undersigned.
March llth lS1l- w. n POTTS.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
LOST.

One lirh' bay Mare CoLr, will be one
year old in May, was ran oil with some mus
tang ponies on Saturday. the llih inst. The
mustang, had ropes around their necks. The
colt was in good order The delivery of sand
coli, or any information. Will he thankfully re-
ceiyed ard liberal'y rewarded 10y the under
signed. WILEY p. MASGHAM.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
MANHOOD:
How Lost, How Restored!

tNI published. a new edition of DIR. Cul
- verwells Celebrated Essay on the rddi-
al cure (wIihout me6Icirel Of SrERMATOR
IHOEA or Seminal Weakness. Involuntary
seminal Losses, lmpctcncy, also. Con,uruP-
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diligence or sexual cNtrava.ancr.
s-sy~ Price in sealed envelope only SIX
cents.
tn" celebrated author. in ihi~ admirable
essay, clearly demonstrates iium thirty year,
successful practice. THAI the alarming couse
qu"ncr. % >rIt-abnse may be radically cured
wi.hout the dangerous use Of internal medi-
cine or ;hc appicrr.on of the knife; pointing
out mode %, care II once simple, certain,
aul ,...,..:ti.,I lay (Which suf'.r-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
E'EAS .sIn ss,Sl
I.I.S SD FISH. AflsI..
SOMETHING NEW
Farmers and Gardeners lIc.
TisiS.

.ib,GS IiUrtr{ ~ 81 H, .J1UD,r
PcI.
These peas have recently been brought
'u,- couatry from JArAv. anu prove 10 be
finest Pa SHOWN for Table u>r ar i.r -,
They grow Iu tire form Of II bush. tom %
feet hI-h, ana DO not require >jicA.nY
rhry y.rii feom our Quart 10 q Gallon Of T.
per bush sample package. that viii !
ducr rom : 10 ~ hu-hri> Of peas, with CIR
.ar> giving terms to Agents, AMI fan dircc,a
a. 10 the t.nr AID manner Of planting. VIII
sent post pant. 10 any one desiring 10 act
Agent. on rcceip, ~ 80 cents
Address, l.. l.. C>MENr,
Cleveland, Tenn
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
WlliSkicS.

n SISTED by &, large and able Faculty,
viii begin IT, Twenty ir-t Aca1"nic year On
Tuesday. the -;rl Of September
The last session was cuIneutly prosperous.
Over twen'y.'hrec rer cent. more pupils en-
tered than were ia attendance the previous
wear. and grea;rr number Than hal been
.a,a',.red sine" i'IJ-Gl.
The President having resigned the Pres
He,,cy Of NJ -,--ippi COLLEGE, which he has
i54jiy h..id to- ,.i,. last * yEar.. VIII here
der g.y- bic undivided attention 20 tie H.
-.'u'e By concentrating 'hu- IN entire "A-
Jrrirucc AL eu"fSi--. To- vii dpvn''e-- %"
ale To rieva'e - riaIactcrpt the Institution
even above whr; II ha, heretofore P"--cs-"'
For catalogue. or otter Irinnuah'n, all
dr.,s the Pre- den, cf 'ac F'ru.tr
ROBERT kELLS.
Prrsilrn' oc Bpari Il Trustees.
C-.rr Nj. =. '~9''t.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21
TESTIMONIALS

We have cultivated the JAPANESE PEA
past season. On a sinai, scale, and We
convinced they are a perfect success. II
WELD w"> enormous. For the TNbLE or
STOCK they are unsurpassed 10y any other =
They srow wei, on thin land and are b.,
lu hr No ! t-rrlilrr
\ j. Wli,If Trustee Bradley {
II UlN.
y t. BLUNT, p VI Cleveland
Lave cultivated ,hr JAPANESE PEA.
ga year. atd t1-rl them =, the rite or.
.o-irl> To- .hr acre. I,c bloom cNcel, Lu
wheat i,r bees.
+ = hAKUNICk,J !. +, Bradley Co
March IN. iH5i.1
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-03-21

TNOR SALE-One yoke good oxen, young.
well broke, $1,000. And ore young
mu!e at $1,000 cash For further parrcn.
tar apply 10 WILEY p. MaSGHAM,
.iau -. II. r. Ravvill-. La.