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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12

The Nashville (Tenn) American
says that something remarkable in
the commercial line at present is the
unusual depression in the egg market.
The price now is down to } to &c, the
lowest rate that has been reached
since the war. Some sales are made
even below that price, one lot changing
hands recently at gle. In this month
last year the average price was y,
while in the two preceding years it
was DC and lOc respectively.
Yet the people ask us poor fellows
in kayville 20 cents pr dozen. l2ll
cents is enough here or anywhere.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12

One of the Supreme Court judges
in South Carolina suggests the fol-
lowing plan for preventing drunken
ness: ALLOW every person to sell
as much liquor as he wishes without
tax or license, but require those who
drink to apply for license, and to give
notice of such application by publish
ing it for one month in the official
newspaper of the city or country, and
then, il there be no objection so enter
into bond of good behavior before
the authority 10 drink is granted"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12
The New York bankers have iu:

The New York bankers have Just
purchased two hundred thousand
Georgia State bonds at premium,
which the bonds of the adjoining State,
South Carolina, cannot be Sold at any
price. Georgia has Democratic State
Government, while South Carolina
is ruled by carpei.haggerS, renegrades
and negroes. This makes the differ
Vtcksbury Herald.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12
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LUX URUANS. M
RAYS oF LI"Hr FRoH TIE PGfss
Beatty Golden Tun-u" ParIur Organ, have
wrm Tor themselves n good reputation far and
wide Iashiag:oa { J Star.
We would recommend TIL, excellent in>tru
mrnt TO the musical world. for it, fincncss OF
tone -Pc'Esb,Tc ( ind) Ecmccrm.
Woodbnr Lodge Of Odd Fellows has rur
chased one Of Bcaity'> Golden Tongue o. pans
and 1t Is III" best instrumcat ever brought To-
this town. u oodsio,rm( J Register.
The instrument gives entire sari>f,ciion
Ny hr"'her. who purchased the organ, is high
Iy pIea,ed.-.N"phis (No Ncrs.
Those who wish To purchase Il iir.; c'ass
instrument for home, hall or church Inusi,.
-hon'd ny Beatty by all mcals.-Ncrscy
(Ei"D OWiinf.
lis tone equals the fines, we have ever
heard -EdiaG (No D,nocrn.
gents wanted everywhere Ia canvass for
tins superior instrument. Address, D.. MEL
+. EE.ATTY. Washington, " J.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12
BEATTY Piano.

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT
These Paros are the finest in he world
~ regards tone and excellence. Huntington
(T~") RP"LicGn.
The Beatty PiaEoi> pronounced by all, the
sweetest toned instrument manufactured. -
GUyStprg, (Pa) CcniUry.
"1hr Beatty Pianos. gianh square and
upri"hr, are remarkable for their beauty "f
{ ni,h. a. we'll a. Tor sweetness and volume
finne. -Niddie'Own (N.T) MrCpy
Mr. Bcauy l. responsible business man.
-UdsLi"siO" (NI) star.
Agents wanted cvcryw horc. Send stamp
or raialng 10 AGdrcs>, DANIEL 7.
EATTI. Washington. New Jersey.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-08-12
TESTIMONIALS.
UIslsirics.

Hnirics.
StUGARS-All grades.
- WOL.9SSES-Choicr,P Prime and Fair
Ia krg>. half barrels and barrels
FLUi H-BaHcI> and halt iarrel, Choice
Family. ENlIa and Supcr!ne.
Il. d. ME.lL-itcc. ivrd wcckly.
UOG T(T-Lard in all size pack
asc>: Sugar-cu,rd liam> and Shoulders /:
Break ia>, Bacon; Earon SIDE, and Shoulders
Mess Pork ; Prime Mess Pork.
COFFEE-Ch"cc.P Prime and Fair.
TE.iS-lmpeiial,G unpowdcr, Tyson and
Oolon2J
SPICES-Cinnamon Pepper and Al,pice,
SO.4P-OIive. Family, Pam and Toiirt
C.1NDLEN-BoXcs, half boxes and
quarters.
SN.4RfII-Bc>i Peal
PICkLES-puI>. quarts, ialf COLON and
gallon Imported and Donr>rc.
Bluing, Backing, Nat hes, Brooms,
Buckets and anything else in our line tina,
IAN he called for.
If LAMKIN 4 EGGLESroy.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

Ilexander Stephens of Georgia tells

Alexander Stephens Of Georgia tells
the following story: A DIR. Royston,
doubtless o most excellent man, had
sued Peter Bennett, farmer, for his
bill. "Little Aleck," as Alexander is
called by his friends, told his client.
Peter b., that the case Of service and its
value were proved against him in legal
form, and that there was no real de-
fence. But the old farmer insisted that
his lawyer should speak to the case.
Mr.. Stephens told him that he ought to
speak himself if he thought speech
could be made, and was surprised by
the retort: 81 will, if Bobby Toombs
won't be too hard on me-" Mr.. Toombs
promised, and Peter b. began:
"Gentlemen Of the jury, amt no
lawyer and no doctor, and You amt
nuther. And if we farmers don't stick
together, these here lawyers and doc
tors will get the advantage of us. 1
amt no objections to lawyers and doc
tors in their place, and some is clever
men. but they amt farmers, gentlemen
of the jury. Now this DIR. Royston
was good doctor, and 1 sent for him
to come and doctor my wife's leg. And
he did, and he put some salve truck on
it and some rags, but never done it a
bit of good, gentlemen of the jury. l
don't believe he's no doctor, no way.
There's doctors as l know is doctors,
sure enough, but this amt no doctor ut
ALL"
This was evidently telling, and DIR.
Royston put in with, "Look at my di-
ploma, and see if am not a doctor"
"His diplomat! said the new-fedged
orator, with great contempt. THAT
amt nothin', for no piece OF paper ever
made doctor yet"
"Ask my patients! shouted the now
furious physician.
This was the conventional straw that
seemed to break the back Of the orators
patience.
"Ask your patients" he said, in slow
and mournful deliberation. "Ask your
patients Why they're all dead" Then,
in rapid declaration, he named case af-
ter case, we'll known, but mostly among
the negro servants of his neighbors,
where his opponent had treated them,
and their owners buried them, and con-
timed, "Ask your patients! Why, l
would have to seek them in the lone
some chnrchyard, and rap on the silent
tomb to get answers from the dead. You
know they can't say nothin' to this case.
for you've killed them ALL"
The applause closed the speech, and
the defendant had his case.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

The attention Of all our readers is called to the
advertisement in another portion Of this pa-
per. The objects for which this Association Is
incorporated are to loan money on collateral Sc
curity, to receive money on deposit, and to trans
act u general banking business The prime OBJ
iect, however, Is to advance money on pledges Of
diamonds, watches, plate, furniture, ETC., sub
ject to the legal rates Of Interest," per cent per
month. The Bank will also receive term depos.
its, Of six and twelve months, subject to atleast
thirty days notice before being withdrawn, and
allow interest thereon at the rate of and y per
cent per month, respectively. Such deposits will
BIO loaned out only upon proper securities and
pledges.
call or check, and upon such deposits no inter-
est will be allowed.
Many larger banks Of this description have for
years been in successful operation i'll Paris, and
in all the principal cities OF Europe, and in the
City Of Mexico, under the patronage OF their res
loaned out during the year 1873, the enormous
sum of 54,00O,O0O francs, or about $40, 800, 900.
More recently similar institutions, or banks,
have been organized in Boston and New York
City, under special charters from the States Of
Massachusetts and New York. No city in the
for an enterprise Of this character as the city Of
San Francisco, where people are subject to pecu-
liar and sudden reverses Of fortune. The guam
tity of jewelry plate, and articles of value which
are pledged in this city yearly, as collateral Sc
curity, is enormous.
The Bank will be managed upon strict business
principles at the same time to its safety and
profit and with liberal dealing to its customers.
The stock of the Bank is $4,000 shares, OF the
par value of $50 each which until further no.
ticc will be sold at the Bank at $40 per share.
This will give cash capital OF $500 900, which
loaned ont at four per cent per month, will give
amonthly return Of $12 000 or $l44, 600 per year;
less rent and expenses, say $4,000, will leave
$13O,OOO per year to be divided among the share
holders. The dividends will be declared month
" after the first two months business.
The Directory Of the Bank is composed Of we'll
known business men of San Francisco, and a.
such gives to its customers guarantee Of fair
and liberal dealing.
Subscriptionsfor large amount of Stock have
already been received, and subscription books for
limited number of shares, at $40 per share,
will, until further notice, be open at the Bank.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08
COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

Montgomery Avenue and kearny StS., San Fran
cisco, Cal 1ro blocks icsst Of The Ibst0DiceSreet
Cars rom al the Steamers and RdiiroGd Depots, and
FREE COACH and CARRIAGES to the Hotel.
HORSEPOWER Il SANE, PrOpretors.
Hotel IL brick, four stories, contains 175 large
rooms. all perfectly lighted and ventilated bathing
rooms, hot and cold water and closets on every
floor street frontage l feet three flights Of stairs
and one Patent Hyoi,uUtic ELEVATOR. Hotel md
furnishing all ner-cost nearly $2i5y000 viii be
kept CLASS, ut 81, M per day and less by the
week or month. Come and See! 32
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

The latest and most marvellous invention in
Sewing mechanism. The only SEWING MA
CHINE that can bc used successfully without in
struction or experience. Invariably does perfect
aud dmuble ,rOrk. Send for circulars and price
lists, to Wilcox X Gibbs Sewing Machine Com
pany Ill Post street, s. +. Agents wanted.
Z. b. CUTLER, General Agent.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08
A SINGLE SNowrLAKE.-A scientific

A SINGLE SNowFLAKE.-A scientific
contemporary states that in drop of wa
ter obtained from single snowflake,
and magnified five hundred times, were
found pieces of coal, fragments Of cloth,
grains Of starch, sandy matter, and an
immense variety of other substances, not
q fragment of which exceeded in diane
ter the three-thousandth part of an
inch.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

nal Weakness, Loss OF Vigor Sexual and General
Debility, Physical Pros iration, and the many all
sarisng from indis sretions and abuse 10 those
plants, DIR. LA MARS SEMINAL Pills are q
yeritabie TOWER or STRENeTH-A FOUNTAIN OF
YOUTH. Price, 81 80 per bottle; sent by express,
c. o. D.. to any address. A. McBOYi.E 4 co, Drug
gsts San Francisco POst-Office Fox, l,a52. Sole
Agents. to whom all orders should be addressed
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08
Z u d q

Out of the $1,000 shares reserved for working
capital, the 5000 offered for sale will be sub
scribed for within n few days after which, the
stock will be placed on the Boards and sold ut
an advanced figure. The Office of the Original
Comstock q. and s. Mining Company is in
rooms 1G and II, Hayward's Building, 5. F.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

A JrRYMAN WoN.-Chicf Justice Par
sons used to say that eloquence was an
unfortunate gift for lawyer, as it preju.
diced the jury against him. and thus
hindered his success. A jury will de-
termine beforehand that an eloquent
pleader shall not hoodwink them, or ex-
ercisc mastery over their minds; con-
sequently they set themselves to resist
the power of his persuasion. Judge
Parker used to tell capital anecdote,
in confirmation of Judge Parsons opin-
ion.
When Parsons was q young lawyer,
he was retained to argue an important
case in Maine court. He was unknown
to the people, and even to the lawyers.
Parker had heard of him as rising
man, and was drawn to the courtroom
by curiosity, to learn the secret of his
power. Parsons began his plea by put
ting one foot in a chair; then, leaning
one elbow ON his knee, he talked to the
jury as man would tell story Mt his
fireside. pretty soon thought I I'M
derstood him." said Parker. s. He was
winding the jury round his fingers. He
made no show. He treated the case as
if it were very simple affair, of which
the conclusion was obvious and inevita
BILE; and he did not talk long. He got
Il verdict Mt once; and, after the jury
were dismissed, one Of them, whom !
happened to know, came to me and
said:
WHO is this Mr.. Parsons He isn't
much of lawyer, and don't talk or
look as if he ever would be one; but he
seems to be a real good sort of man. y"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, 6l0 Montgomery Street.
San Francisco, over California Restaurant, two
doors from Clay, has always on hand first-class
Hotel Help, Farm Hands, Transfers, Dairymen,
Shepherds, Saw-mill hands, Mechanics, Garden
ers, Coachmen, and Married Couples for Private
Families and Ranches, without any charges to
the Employers.
DIR. scHENcKs PUMMoNIc SYRUP. SEA WEED
Tonic. AND MANDRAKE PILLS. These medicines
have undoubtedly performed more cures Of Con-
sumption than any other remedy known to the
American public. They are compounded Of vege-
table Ingredients and contain nothing which can
BIO injurious to the human constitution. Other
remedies advertised as cures for Consumption,
probably contain opium. which is . somewhat dan.
gcrous drug in all cases. and If taken freely by
consumptive patients. it must do great injury for
its tendency is to conne the morbid matter in the
system, which. of course, must make cure impos-
sibe. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is warranted not
10 contain particle of opium II IL composed Of
powerful but harmless herbs. which act on the
lungs, liver, stomach, and blood, and thus correct
all morbid secretions an1,expel all the diseased
matter from the body. These are the only means
by which Consumption can be cured, and a.
Schencks Pulmonic Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic, and
Mandrake Pills are the only medicines which ope-
genuine cure for Pulmonary Consumption. Each
bottle of this invaluable medicine IL accompanied
by full directions. DR.. Schenck Is professionally
at his principal Office. corner Sixth and Arch
Streets Philadelphia, every Monday, where all let
tiers for advice must be addressed
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

A beautiful and bashful young wo-
man, of about nineteen Summers,
called at the Office of life insurance
agent, last week, says the Chicago 7'i-
bune, and asked
How long will man of sixty-seven,
and that eats peas with knife, live?"
According to our table, madam"
replied the agent, he should, on the
average, survive eleven years, three
months and sixteen DAYS"
"That," said the visitor, "would be
till the 1st of August, 1892"
Precisely, madam"
"And how much could I insure his
life for?"
"Oh, for any amount, say $50, 0OO,"
he answered, taking up blank form OF
application.
Well" said the young woman, 81
think, then, that I'll marry him."
Insure him, you mean" replied the
agent.
NO, marry him; you insure him.
You see," she added, with burst Of
confidence, 81 love Herbert, and Mr..
Dawkins is old enough to be my grand
father. But Herbert is poor, and just
worship the corner lot that Mr.. Daw-
kins builds on. And Herbert is very pa
tient, and says if I will only fix day.
no matter how long he may have to
wait, he will be happy. Now, you say
Mr.. Dawkins will die by the first of Au-
gust, 1887, and as it would not be de-
cent to marry again till I have been q
year in mourning, I'll arrange to marry
Herbert on the End Of August, 1885,"
SAVING MONEY.-A woman was about
to move, and convinced her husband
that they couldn't do better than sell
their furniture at auction, and buy some
more at auction, maintaining thus the
apparently irreconcilable theses that ~
you can always get things at auction for
less than their worth, and (2) that you
can always get moro at an auction for
things than they are worth. Accord
ingly she disposed of her household ef
fects on Friday. Saturday she went
to another auction, and bought back for
$40 Is the girls bedroom set that on
the day preceding she had sold for
so go. less charges and commission.
When her husband reminded her of it,
she burst into q flood of tears, and
asked him if this was all the thanks she
got for trying to save his money.
| lCTHE National Gold Medal was awarded to
Bradley 4 Rulofson for the best Photographs in
! the United States and the Vienna Medal for the
| best in the world.
429 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
.
The Original Comstock Gold and Silver Min
| ing Company, Room II, Hayward's Building
40 California street, San Francisco.
Elegant photographs
| viii be taken for You at reasonable rates by
calling on Taylor Co., AIS Montgomery street.
San Francisco. All work guaranteed.
Mullcr'S Pebble Alsect0cleS.
Directions and price list mailed free. Orders by
mail receive prompt attention. Goods forwarded
per Wells, Fargo 4 TO-, G .. u. subject to APPROVAL
{. MULLER, Optican, i%5 Montgomery street. near
1ush, san Francisco. California
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

A Cleveland drummer was in Elyria,
few SUNDAYS ago, and while sitting in
his room heard from the next room the
mysterious question and answer:
"Whose duckey are you?"
"I'se your duckey."
A few minutes passed, during which
the drummer sat in open-mouthed won
der, and the silence was again broken:
"Whosc duckey are you F."
else your duckey."
Unable to stand it much longer alone
the Clevelander hurried down to the
office, learned that newly-married
couple were in the house, invited three
other drummers to hear the fun, and
tip-toed back to his room. The wicked
quartette crammed their handkerchiefs
in their mouths, and during the next
quarter OF an hour heard that fond
conundrum put and answered no less
than four times by the unconscious rus
tic and his bride.
At dinner, as luck would have it, the
bride and groom were seated between
two of the drummers, while the original
dscOverer of the bonanza sat opposite.
The table had been cleared of the sub
stantials and orders for dessert had
had been given. At that moment a
spirit of mischief took entire possession
of the Clevelandcr. Leaning over the
table. he looked archly at his nearest
friend, and in dulcet tones propOunded
the conundrum:
Whose duckey are you?"
The other chap was equal to the emer-
rpncy. and i'm tones of affected Sweetness
got in his answer
''I'se your duckey."
Two scarlet, rustic faces, the flutter
of white dress through the doorway,
two vacant seats ut the table, and four
crazy drummers. laughing till the tears
ran, flashed across the vision of the
spectator as the curtain fell. -Ciereland
Leader.
A TENDER REQUEST had gone
up to her house with her from shop
ping excursion the other afternoon.
While he was there such flood of ten
der,lcss came over him that he impul-
sively dropped on his knees before her,
and giving her glance that spoke vol
umes, huskily said: '' can no longer
keep my feelings back. love you.
Oh. will you, Oh, will you be-"
e. SHAD Ten cents |" rang out
the clarion voice of Il street vendor be-
fore the house She made clutch for
her handkerchief to cover up the emo
ton, but she was too late. The ludi-
crousncss of the combined sentiments
wps too much for her intellect, and she
melted into a prolonged giggle. His
face flushed scarlet, and for an instant
he was too profoundly impressed to
realize his position. Then he shot up
on his feet. and with howl of rage, de-
parted. Really ought not more intelli-
gent and more discriminating people be
employed on fish wagons?- Da"bmy
Ners.
WHEN Mark Antony threw himself
upon the dear remains" Of his loved
Caesar in Pittsburg theatre the other
evening, he struck the " corpse fair in
the stomach, which had the effect Of
doubling it up with grunt that rather
detracted from the solemnity Of the &C.
casion.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

u%THE National Gold Medal was awarded to
Bradley 4 Rulofson for the best Photographs in
the United States, and the Vienna Medal for the
best in the world
429 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08
YEnBA BuENA BrrrEns. an article introduce

YERBA BuENA BIIrERs. an article introduced
in July, 1874, and so everyway adapted to the
wants Of the people as IL family medicine, that
the firm has recently been compelled to enlarge
their quarters, in order to supply the rapidly
increasing demand for it. This remedy is.
strictly speaking, u medicine and not fancy
drink, but must be taken as any other cathar-
tic 1t is composed entirely Of roots, banks and
herbs of California growth. 1t cleanses the
blood regulates its circulation, increases the
digestive forces, and incites the absorbents to q
healthy action. 1t has every good quality Of
cordially recommend it as a safe and efiicacious
family medicine : ~ a cathartic and regulator it
has no equal, and has only to be tried to be up.
preciated. We respectfully call the attention Of
our readers to Messrs. Williams Il Co.'S adver-
tisement IN another column.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

Adjoining it., is Middle Hill, which is destined
at no distant day to become very extensively
known through the operations of the Original
Comstock Gold and Silver Mining Company,
which has 1900 feet of valuable, well-tleyeloped
property, embracing two locations. 500 tons Of
ore, running from Sl1 to S23 in gold per ton,
have been taken out. Work is now being vigOr-
SI,,H of Shares of the reserv; stock now
offered will be sold, then considerable advance
II be made in the price Of the remaining stock.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

This Is an excellent school for boys and yOunf
men. 1t etucates thoroughly and discipnes care
fully. Young men should examine this School be
fore attending elsewhere. For Information call q
the office, ~ Post ST. or address, +. =. HEALD, s.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

Mul1cr'S Pebble AlsectncIcS.
Directions and price list mailed free. Orders by
mall receive prompt attention. Goods forwarded
per Wells Fargo 4 Co., e o. d. Subject to approvaD
C. MULLER, Optican, 1876 Montgomery street, near
1tish, San Francisco. California.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

The Original Comstock Gold and Silver Min
ing Company, Room II, Hayward's Building,
40 California street San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

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PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Nitrous Oxide Gas ad
ministered for painless extraction OF teeth Sets o
Artificial Teeth warranted to last ten years, IRON
SO upward. Gold and Silver Filings ut reasonable
prices. Ten years constant practice Office, 10 SUIT
ter street, san Francisco (Use the elcvatorl
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

Elegant photographs
viii be taken for You at reasonable rates by
calling on Taylor Co., AIS Montgomery street.
San Francisco. All work guaranteed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-07-08

RocKLAND man thought he had mar
ried an angel, but when he began to tell
the first week, how his mother used to
perform various household duties, he
found he had welded to woman who
lacked several very important character
istics Of angels.