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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
A Novel Fly.Catcher.

During the last few days persons whose
business has led them along Fourth street,
have had their attention attracted by large
crowd gathered in front of the window of the
lewelry store adjoining the Dime Savings
Bank and cor lectures were numerous as 10 the
cause of the congregating and attraction.
We yesterday, however solved The mystery,
and in company with others, stood for some
ten minutes watching the antics Of a full
grown mouse who has assumed the duty of
keeping the window free from flies, an office
which he fills to peYiecIion, for scarcely does
a fly light on any part of the window imme>
diateiy in front Of the incline on which the
jcwelry is displayed Than it is seized by the
mouse and lost TO human gaze forever. Tie
mouse does not in the least seem Disconnected
or frightened in his pursuit and capture Of
the flies by the crowd gazing at him, but pur-
sues his self-imposed duty with an avIdiry
and certainty which discounts all the patent
Hy-paper in the market. Sacramento Record
Union.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
ATLAST CAUGHT.
A Murderer who has Deficd the
Law for Six Years.

The facts concerning the arrest OF the al
legged murderer Jules AltaZiro, as related to
a Democrat reporter, are as follows:
The accused, after having been hunted
down for six years, was finally captured Fri
day evening by Aids Mcdonald and Pecora,
who made him prisoner and locked him up
in the Central Station. Ii appears that ever
since the murder of Garig The deceaseds son
had been following his fathers slayer from
State to State, city 10 city, and from parish TO
parish, with the intention of killing him
wherever he fonnd him. The son was taken
sick and was forced to give up the chase.
The cause which led to the murder was
that the deceased's wife had foEsaken her hus
band for Altaziro.
The husband discovered Al,aziro's assidu
Gus attentions to his wife and had ordered him
never to cross the threshold Of lis door again.
One night. as the injured husband wa:
returning home, lie discovered Aliazirc
coming out Of his gate, he Immediately
moved on him, and as he did so Aliaziro no
satisfied with having ruined the unfortunate
mans family, threw more gloom over the
family by numbering The mau. who was only
acting in defense of his family. IL is sait
one of Garig's Title daughters exclaimed tt
the murderer as he was firing at her father
"Please don't shoot my pa"
Chief Boylan has telcsrsphed the authorize
at Baton Rouge notifying them that th'
prisoner is held subject to heir orders.-N U
Democrat
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
A Tree That Rains.

The Consul of the United States of Colrm-
bia in the Department Of Lereto, Peru, has
recently called The attention of President Pra-
do to a remarkable tree which exists in the
forests adjoining the village of Moyobana.
This tree, known to the natives as Tamai-
Caspi Grain tree), is about So feet in height at
full growth. and Il diameter Of its trunk is
about 80 inches. 1t ab>orbs end condenses
the moisture in the atmosphere with astonish
ing energy, and it is said that water constant
ly exudes from its trunk and falls like rain
from lis branches. So abundant is the Wafer
supply that the soil near by is TUNED INTO a
marsh. The tree gives forth most water
when the rivers are dry during the summer
season, and when water generally is scarce
Its cultivation is proposed Throughout, the arid
regions CT Peru
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
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Elections will be held November 6,
in New York, nnsylvania. New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin,, Mis-
sissippi, Nebraska, Illinois and
Georgia. In all these States, except
Pennsylvania, Illinois and Nebraska,
Legislatures are to be cho: en- and in
Georgia, Maryland, New York and
Wisconsin. the new Legislatures will
elect United States Senators. 1t is
certain that we will hold our own in
Maryland and Georgia, and it is very
probable that we will gain one Senator
in New York and one in Wisconsin.
New York went Democratic in the
Presidential election, and Wisconsin
went Radical by only 6,l4l. A
change anything like that which
occurred in Ohio, will give US The
State by 10000 majority.-Vick,s
burg Herald.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS.
CAUTION.

All persons are cautioned not TO MAKE, deal
in or use, any Sewing Machines which sew
with our needle, and make the Elastic Stitch,
or that have the new Patent Seli>Feed Attach
ment, unless the same are purchased from
this Company, or their Agents or Licenses,
and stamped under our patent. Beware of
worthless limitations and INSCRIPTIONS parties
who have copied our circulars advertisements,
&C., aud buy only tue machine manufactured
by us.
The wonder is how good Machine can
be sold at so low price. -Giobs.
We have seen the Machine and consider it
first class in every espect.-IronsUipt
We can recommend il TO our readers
Christian IadDr, n. Y.
The Machine arrived safely. we are more
than pleased with it; i, does all you claim for
it aud more We shall call the attention Of
our readers to it-Sf. Louis Christian.
A thoroughly responsible Company, prompt
in all their dealings, and one that we can
commend to our rcaders.-.4ge, n. y.
Sample Machines with Table and Treatl!e
forwarded IN amy part of the world Oh receipt
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
Bees and Flowers.

Bees are fond of pleasant olors and bright
coIors, and in the opinion of Sir John Lob-
book, have been largely instrumental by feI-
,ilizing the beautiful flowers in increasing
their numbers The most lovely flowers, he
states. have attracted bees, and consequently
the finest blossom: of the year have been
cross-fertilzed each by the other. Thus, for
century after century flowers have been grow
ing more and more beautiful. From these
tastes on the part Of bees also it has in the
course of long years come about that the
plants which bloom b. day have bright colors
and sweet smell. Similarly night plants,
although as rule colorless, are yet often
powerfully scented, the reason being that
they are fertIized 10y nocturnal moths which
ha We sense of odor fully as delicate as that
of bees, and, like bees, are fond Of honey.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

A horse Jockey named doc" Starr is en-
ployed in livery stable at Oakland, California.
Tie was driving ont a lady the other day. aud
went by lonely road on the border Of a lake,
where he assaulted her anu attempted To COM
init brutal outrage. Her shrieks attracted
the attention of some watermen, and Doc
seeing he was watched, let the lady get out 1
the carriage, after which lie drove rapid y
away. The Iady walked TO the street ca 5
aud went directly to lhe office of her sen,
Frank Ogden, Young mrn highly respected
by all who know him. She told her n
what had happened, and he wen, straight
way and borrowed a double barrelled shot
gun of friend, as lie said. to kill a poe>cat
with. He hunted the poe-cat at the Iiverey-
stable where doc" Starr was engage. He
saw Starr and blazed away at him with one
barrel Of the gun. Starr fell, and Ogden had
no use for the other load. 1t is thought the
wound is mortal and Ogden, in jail, charges
his friends to bring him word when Doc
Starr dies. He regrets not having made a
dead shot 10y emp'ying both barrels Of the gun.
-[St. Louis Republican.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
Sound Advice to COlOred
People.

Fred Douglass gives the following sonnd
advice to his people: "The very best thing
the white people can do for us is to stop do
ing for us, and let us do for ourselves. They
have done 50 much for us that they have
nearly ur done us. Ii we can't live honestly
by our own labor, then we ought to die. The
question with us is, will we work a, hare for
ourselves as we did for our mas,ers IL we
don't we will &c TO the wall, for liberty is as
essentially state of hard work as slavery is
Of disyracefal slo,l,. Ii is only 10y hard labor
tina, we can ever catch up with the white race
and by Initiating their virtues instead Of vices
Emigration is delusion and sham. The
white race is everywhere on the face Of the
globe, and we could not get away from them
if We would
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
A Rascally Army Officer.
From the ST. Louis Republican,

from fhe 81. LOUIS heFhOtUW-
Republican paper furnishes the follow
ing item
lii estimated That Gen. q. +. Babcock,
who was the private secretary of Gen. Grant,
owns property in Washington worth half a
million dollars.
Babcock was a major of engineers at the
same time that he was private secretary, and
ve presume drew both salaries. Let us say
that he received $4,000 a year for eight years
This would make bis legitimate earning in
military and civil capacity $4,000; and he
is estimated to he worth 100000. Remark
able financial ability, certainly, some features
of which the taxpayers of the District OF Col
umbia can explain, and the rest will be made
known whenever the secret history. OF the
Whiskey Ring is written.
Meanwhile Babcock retains his rank in the
army and contemplates his mpecunious broth
or officers with that calm satisfaction which
comes from tough conscience and full pock'
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

Recorder Hackett jumped up in
New York the other day and said
that "any nan who would believe
what The newspapers said was an
idiot. and not fit to serve on q jury"
The Judge means well. but the power
of the press is so strong that he can
not Hacke,t to pieces The press is
not ipfallible. 1t does, however, aid
the public in forming opinions, and
Just about this time a new opinion of
Recorder Hackelt is to be formed
". O. Picdyuae.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

The mos, Simple and Compact! The most
Durable and Economical !! A model of com.
bned Simplicity, Strength and Bcauiy!!!
New and Numerous Patented Attachments.
No complicated Machinery TO be constantly
getting ont of order.
So easy to learn that n child can run it, will
DO all kinds Of Sewing, fiom the finest to the
coarsesi, will Hem, Fell, Tuck, Braid. Cord
Gather, Embroider, etc, uses self adjusting
straight needles, all description of Cotton, Silk
and Thread. Makes the strongest stitch
known, the cloth will tear before the seam
will rip, USES the thread direct from the spool
The machine is beautifully finished and high
lY ornamented, and
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

Ages ago, in the green, fowery plains OF
Bethlehem, young boy began his days sing
ing, The Lord is my shepherd, shall not
want" and his tender communings with an
unseen Father have come down to us as wit
nesses Of "green pastures aud still waters to
be found in this weary, work-a-day world
open ever to those who seek them. IL xould
seem TO be the most natural thing that tue
children OF an ever present Father should
live in this way; that weakness, and isno-
rance, standing within reach of infinite grace
and strength. should lay bold Of that divine
helpfulness, and grow by it as the vine climbs
upon the rock; yet such lives are the exeep-
ZION, even among the good.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
TOMORROW,

The setting sun, with dying beams,
Had walked the purple hills To fire,
MI citadel and dome aud spre
Were gilded by the lar-oiI CLEAN;
And in and out dark pine trees clept
Full many a slender line of gold!
Gold NOTES arhwar HE river swept
And kissed it as it onward rolled
And sunlight fingered, 10th to 90.
All well, it causesh sorrow
To part from those we lore below;
And yet the sun as bright shall glow
Tomorrow
The tide was Gliding on the strand,
And STOPPING low lis silver crest;
The crimson scaweed lay at rest
Upon the amber ribbed sand;
Dashed DER the rocks and on the shore
Flung parting wreaths of pearly spray,
Then fled away; ye, turned once more
And sent a sigh across the bay,
As though il could NOT bear to go.
All! well, il causcIh sorrow
To part with those we love below,
Yet thi,herward the tide shall flow
To>inorrow
Two hearts have met to say farewell
At even when the sun went down:
Each life sound from the busy town
Smote sadly as a passing bell.
One whispered: Parting is swce, pain
At morn and eve returns the tide
"Nay! parting rends the heart in twain,'
And still they linge- side by side,
And still they linger. 10th to 90.
All well, it causeih sorrow
To part from th Jse we love below
For shall we ever meet or no
To.morrowl
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

Special terms and extra inducements to
male and female agents, store keepers, &c.
County rights given 10 smart agents free.
Samples of sewing, descriptive circulars con,
tanning terms, testimonials, engravings, etc
sent free. All money sent in POsioilice Money
Orders, Drafts, or by Express, are perfectly
secare. Safe delivery Of goods guaranteed.
All orders, commune atoms, etc, mus, be
addressed a. the
PEERLESS MANUFACTURING CO.,
2403 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ju1e OH lS17-ly
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
WATCHES!! JEWELRY!!
ROnlaine Gold.

min
Mons d. Be
il Il
the manufacturing jewelers. established stock company WIN
Romaine Gold JewelIJ n
With
Il
Land o
rom
the % the J"acd and Cod sale of all good
irmn this Il n
below, which ontth hc
nil Jrnuary s.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
>. w. SMITH,
BARBER d. HAIR DRESSER,

H AS moved into his new shop on Louise
III street, ,ne door north Of W. l.. Jope
store, Hayville, and provided with all kinds oil
perfumes, cosmetics and hair dyes necessary
for the satisfactory execution of all work III
his line. and respectfully solicits the pa
tronage Of the public. He can shave, aye,
shampoo, and trim a gentleman up IN any
Style; and also keeps fancy toilet ARTICLES
on hand to a, commoiate the ladies'.
June 5. lS7j-,f.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
. 8 8 8 8 s 8 t :.
To the Working (Iass.-Wc arc

now prepared 10 furnish all classes with con
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time, or for their spare moments. Business
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whole time 10 the business. Boys and girls
earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this may send their address, and test the
business we make this unparalleled offer: To
such as are not satisfied we will send one
dollar to pay for the trouble Of writing. Full
particulars, samples worth several dollars to
commence work on, and copy of Home and
Preside, one of the largest and best illustrated
Publications, all sent free by mail Reader,
if you want permanent profitable work, ad>
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
5OCENT LOT.
Sl.O0 LOT.

One pair Sleeve Buttons, stone setting.
One set 60 Spiral Shirt Studs.
One heavy band Engagement RING.
One sci % Engraved Bracelets
One Ladie, Lo,a Guard or Neck Chain.
One Engraved Miniature Locket,i"r the above
One Gents lleavY Link Watch CHAIN.
One Lake George DIAMOND Stud.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
Each Old Subscriber to the
3siehtand 4taeas,y

will TWO NEW SUBSCRIBERS ard settle his old account
December the
for ONE DOLLAR AND HALF and those who settle their old
the for the Of 1873 for
TWO DOLLARS in advance and will after this
except those who in advance.
For the 1873 have adopted for subscribers the following
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

Advertisements inserted at the rate Of 81 50 per
square for the first insertion and IS cents for each
subsequent one. Ten lines or less constitute
square.
II Professional Cards, 5000 per ~ lum: f0
six months, 81. so In advance.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
$500 LOT.

One Ladies' Neck Chain aud Charm.
One Ladies Heavy Guard Chain Tor watch
One set Pm aud Rings, Amethyst
One extra fine Miniature Locket.
One Cameo Seal Ring.
One very heavy wedding or engagement MID
One Gents heavy watch chain with charm
One pair Pearl lnlaid Sleeve Buttons.
One Lake George Cluster Pin.
One pair (2) heavy band Bracelets
The retail price of the articles III each sa
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10
$500 LOT.

'One Ladies Opera Guard Chain.
One Ladies Neck Chain aud Cross
One beautiful Locket (engnved.)
One pair Band Bracelets.
One Gents twist link vest chain and charm.
One pair Onyx Sleeve Puions.
One set e. Onyx Shirt Studs.
One new improved Collar Button.
One extra crt Cameo Seal Ring.
One Arizona solitaire Stud.
;One set Amethyst or Topaz Pin and Ear Drop
One Ladies' Chemise Button.
iA.,a plain Rinn stanneL L. l.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-11-10

Al *
tleaJp VI
well $4,000 gold watch b,
AGENTS, and worth trial.
and Charm Ladies
CIainwr eandu sse
REMEMBER-Tie oler Jan ls After
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n
goods made the gold patterns
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IVY. SIdiIIIVU II n .
$500 LOT.

One ladies Opera thain, with slide and tas
sci: (rerail price $500.
One Gents heavy watch chain, with curl
charm, (retail price, 5000
One Ladies heavy long Neck Chain.
One eleyan, chased miniature locke, for abov,
One set Cameo Medallion Pin and Ear Drops
One pair (2) heavy Chased Band Bracelets
One Gents solitaire Diamond Stud
One Gents Cluster Diamond Pin.
One pair Amethyst or Onyx Sleeve Buttons.
One set (:I) Studs TO match the above.
!, One elegant heavy Sc, Cameo Seal Ring.
One Massive Band or Wedding Ring.
;One new patent Collar Button.
iOne Ladies Chemi,e Button
One Amethyst or Topaz Ring, extra ini,h).
nile lnt amounts TO exactly len times the Drc,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

Rachel listened in silence. The prize
had been very near her grasp once, but
somehow it had slipped away.
II think you must be mistaken,
Ruth" she said acrimoniously. II
think Mr.. Meredith never would"
She checked herself, for at that instant
the door opened, and Harry Meredith
was announced.
"Well, Rachel" he said, pleasantly,
care you ready to congratulate me upon
the sweet little wife | have won ~
Rachel muttered one or two formal
sentences, but she was very pale. Mere
dith observed her with smile.
"Ruth," he said, turning to her with
smile, 81 have something to show
you"
He put tiny paper parcel in her hand
She opened it, and out fell pair of
worsted gloves.
She looked up wistfully into his face,
then the whole tide of memory came
back upon her heart.
Harry we're yoM that old man ?"
II was that old man. my dearest
And then Rachel Duer knew why it
was that the ship freighted with all her
hopes had drifted away, when it was so
near the haven.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
Recollections of Don Quixote.

Here are a few extracts from Don
Quixote:
Beauty in modest woman is like
fire or a sharp sword at distance;
neither does the one burn nor the other
wound those that como not too close to
them.
Keep your mouth shut and your eyes
open.
The absent feel and fear every i'll.
Sclf-praise deprecatcs.
The dead to the beir; the living to
good cheer.
All women. let them be ever so
homely, are pleased to hear themselves
celebrated for their beauty.
Virtue is always more prosecuted by
the wicked than beloved by the righteous.
Every one is the son of his own
works.
Wit and humor belong to genius
alone.
The wittiest person in comedy is he
who plays the fool
We are all as God made US, and often
times great deal worse.
We cannot all be friars, and various
are the paths by which God conducts us
to Heaven.
1t is easy to undertake, but more diff
ficult to finish a thing
The term is equally applicable to all
ranks-whocver is ignorant is vulgar.
by the streets Of "By and BY" one ar
rives at the house of Never"
Between the Yes" and "No" of
woman | would not undertake to thurst
the point of a pin.
Other mems pains are easily borne.
A bad cloak often covers a good drink
or.
Pray devoutly and hammer on stoutly.
When thing is once begun it is al
most finished.
Lay bridge of silver for flying enc
my
The jest that gives pain is no jest
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
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A BOHEMIAN MAIDS KIss-soNG.

] saw him through the window
The new moon was in sight
Come stealing down the garden,
One balmy summer night.
He tapped upon the window
''Give me kiss he said
And straightwav | was hidden,
Like ltlle mouse, in bed.
One eye above the bed clothes,
Was-oh so fast asleep
But the other beneath-'twas lucky
He was not there to peep
He called again, rs eager
As the stag for cooling brooks,
Or the bee that in the lilies
For golden honey looks
The silence of my chamber
1t almost made me START
For nothing there betrayed me
But the beating of my heart
He knocked and called and called me,
And bis voice, so clear aud sweet,
II pulled away the bed clothes
And stood me on my feet
II drew me to the window
" lie must be gone, thought;
| raised the window softly,
And, peeping out was caught
Was caught and showered with kisses;
How many did he get2
As many as my blushes
For am blushing yet
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

BLUE LAMP CmNNEYs. Noted ocu-
lists, for instance Graft, Arlt, and Stcll-
wag-Carion, recommend either blue,
blush gray, or smoke-colored glasses as
a protection for weak eyes against the
unpleasant effect Of red, orange, and yell
low light On the same principle, the
trying reddish yellow light Of cardles,
lamps, aud gas, on normal eyes as well
as weak ones, can be pleasantly modified
by the use Of blue chimney or globes Cor
at least Of shades for tho reflection Of
the ligbD colored light ultramarine
blue. A remarkably near approach to
a light as agreeable as daylight is said to
be produced by petroleum lamp with
q round wick and light blue chimney
of twice the usual length, the latter
causing 50 great a draught that the pc
troleum burns with nearly pure white
flame
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
WIT AND HUMOR.

Clergymcn, like brakemen, do good
deal of coupling.
1t seems AS though the backbone of
Winter is an unusually healthy one this
year.
Lavatcr says, -"Never mako that
man your friend who hates music, or tho
laugh Of a child"
A writer on swearing says: IAN
oath from n woinan,s lips is unnatural
aud incredible. | would as soon expect
a bullet from Il rosebud"
James Gordcn Bennett thinks nothing
Of the ldes Of March compared with tho
cowhidcs Of May, but he says there is
such thing as going Maying out of
season.
An experienced lady observes that n
good way to pick out husband is to
see how patiently he waits for dinner
when it is behind time. Her husband
remarks that good way to pick out
wife is TO sec whether the woman has
dinner ready Ia time.
At recent examination for teach
ers certificates by our county board, one
Of the exercises was: 'Dcfnc hyper
bole and give and example" TO which
one Of the lady applicants responded as
follows: "A hyperbole is an cxaggera-
ton Of the truth, used to illustrate wit
or bumor. Example: The train run
ming between Silver Springs and Point
Of Rocks goes with such speed that tho
kiss left on the hand of Mr.. Smith by
his Sligo girl was not dry before it was
shaken by bis girl at Point Of Rocks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
BUILDING & REPAIRING

A Ill KINDS Of Building and Repairing
IA promptly attended to by FRANK CA
TOR, Rockville, Md. FURNITURE Of all
kinds neatly repaired. Those in want Of
practical workman are requested TO give him
a call
"a. Prices to suit the times. noy 10