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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17

JESSE BILLINGS denies that she Is a
brother OF Josh Billings. She says
she has never murdered a language.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17

ecc Avs.k in your own town. . outat
A0O ffeS, Nc rlsk. Rsader, n you want .
busipess ct which psrsons Of either ssx GO
nals gree, psy ~ ths time tssy voff. VIZ
sEsn. u. HxLLErr 90. Pestissd. xa
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17
An Item sf Interest % Rvsry Lady whs
Desires % be Mere Bsauiifni
than she sew IL.

Unfortunately not one woman In hundred.
subjected 20 the whims Of IN american climate.
po--srses that bssis and starting point of real
beauty-a purs and clear complexion.
What nature has thus denied. at must %
called upon 70 furnish.
II can be done; u IL done daily. Prof: W. :.
Hagan placed beauty within the reach OF evssy
unblessed daughter OF Eve whan he discovered
that surprising article, known In hsnionsbie
circles as the true secret Of besaty. and calle
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17

M osn msts money faster % vork for ne than
U d anything slse. Capital no. required; No
Wi sssri ycu. ti1 psr day st home made hy
he isdustrtous. Nan. Somen. boys and girls
tina. cosify eatft and tssns irss. Addrss
nAl ens TnU1 = co. Augusta hainsv
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17

nEposrrs ofc0M OR BULLION rec.iyed.
IL sither 90 open account or " Issue Ckk,,
the hoider) In uoId Hlfl or ssn Francisco; TO
mako collections, purchase Bullion atthe most
favorable rates, or advance coin .hereon when
forwarded 70 the Parent Bank In San franeiscoj
sclls bills Of Exchange, and transsets General
Banking Business.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.

A NEAT. .CoMFoRTABLH corrAG. ~
n sligibly situated on High street. Gold NJ
Hill, opposite the SKws once property. -
is offered for rent or will he sold. toeether With
the lot. on reasonable terms. Appy To hrs.
Fitzpatrick, On the premises. or 10 this once.
poz3 I'm
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17

/, ,cseT7.:Yosasa,s s7.Y In San Snae'sos. LATHAM
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
OUR TOWN..

RayyiIle is town Of 400 Inhabitants sits
natet about TWO miles east Of BHuf river and
connected east and west 5y the Nrksbufg,
Shreveport and Texas railroad. IL has three
organized churches, bu, one house Of worship
one sehooi-house, ten store houses, one steam
cotton gin and corn mill, one hotel, court
house and Jail, two physicians, one printing
office, five resident lawyers; and is growing,
though no, rapidly. Spring begins here
about tire last of February. and winter about
the fist or middle Of December. The soil
around the town il extremely fertile. Farm
ers raise cotton, com, peas, potatoes. pump
kins, mllet, oats, rye, little sugar cane anu
all kinds of melons and frnit; hogs, cattle and
hrrses Good land can be had for from y
$50 per acre. according 10 location and nature
OF improvements, aud in some instances as
| low as 500 per acre. House rent in iowr
/ is from 10 to-l5. Wages for aborers from
/ SIS to $50 per month"; for mechanics $50 IL
! SO per month. There are no unoccu2let
residences in town at this time. IT,
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
Sad Accident.

A crowd Of youths were out ''d'"s 'a''
s,,,a.v morning; when near the Stivers place.
49,, ,hove ,own, John Frey and Cha''es
!a.. - ~hipppiss eseh Niro horses.
COMP fI. ;S,S TqHs UP the road
,;sssS,ssSAs syp,e.s nsses ncs~''' ,'.,v
.,.a. tina. hi. ,hoyse way, BE- hs. . a .;s'
lila large hickory tree pear '',e .0" ~ ,s,n
= sS:sa.mp;ed !. rein him Of, but INC re-" .s,%
Soke and The ho.e ran against tue =, " ni. ,,aS,
20 .,siains 18Th. .nt'. lsss'h Of A'' Ss,S
s,%, h,..siSx his hip and brnisins him baby
, 80 and Internally. He was though. %
have beer. MORALLY hurt but up '0.1,, ,o,,;sca
!. y.;,l aiys and likely 10 'scose, ,v,,n.
zion doe. no, sst.i". This shout" ., ,,.,, |;
;ns TO osher toyf, bat We have no '
VIII be.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
LEGAL Brc vitlcs.

Col. Coop.rs communication is una voidab'y
From and after this date wc will receive
subscriptions for no papers except the Beacon,
Free Press and Pc,erson's Magazine. IT,
QvsRY.-aWhy will men smoke common to-
baceo, when they can buy Marburs Bros. Seal
Of North Cnrsl;.a, at same the Price?"-iy.
WAxrap.LA good cook, who will be willing
to DO the cooking and washing for a small
faAty.- Apply at this Office. IT,
On Rsy,RNtssbredmea ARE sep@sea in
. ps&rac,ea meehng at ,his place, which ~il
prob>sxs ceeisse .seyesst days. Rev. DR..
Brgh, is assisting the pastor.
WAsrED4-To swap, fine young mare and
beautiful col, for q kind, gentle horse, that will
work in single harness and tina, can be driven
by lady; Apply at shis office. IT,
II Mr.. r. H. Nelson will allow his name
10 come before the public for Representative
Of Richland Parish, he win BE supported ny
many friends. ID ...4.n gu. ..-.. .. ...-.,
>, Afro, La, juno II, 1878. -.1, u.a. ..,
The eo,ored people Of Rayville will have
tournament, near this place, On Saturday July
Gil. and in The afternoon the Rayville (col
otsdy base han club anda Monroe cino wal
play amaish game -, III ,....- 80.
Bv an overnight Of our romPosi:or ant
n,rsc.resaerIas, week the initials Of Mr.
Sholat., who wa. secretary of the MonIo'
meeting. were wrong lin, the BEACON lh
name should have been ID. A." ShoIars in
ssAsd MINI b41sla) i'oaanass
Every aeC,or, lawyrr, mechanic, fa'"e'
Ausine.s man, accountant and lady 'ho"'
end t,ro ihrse eesi aawps for specimen
Short b4 Hand. writing with key, and circn''
and catalogue Of two hundred Short ns"
x,;sux stodens, etc., enc. to Joh"sons Con
;;neircisi College. ST, Louis. Mo- IT, L.
We are requested to state that the ladies'
Delhi w,ll give Variety Concert, in the tow
+snof hat phce 81, ThursiaY night, jan
S6Tvi.i.ors from abroad ?sin b. hosp
,sbly eu,e ,,ained free Of charge; and II a 'u
See ae;su, in,un,ber, wiz attend the e"oseri' ".f
Issaeu Gill he ,askssl 70 issue rxs"fr'0n ''S
go. 3..s sa,aSb
ssoS suuasY last, while the family wei
,ab.eps, ti,e residence Of Mr.. B. X. Sore
n.:r This place. lace Mas burned together its e
~ sR,cn,.. leaving the family y,t'9 s's, w.
Selrsse of clothes. tits heavy blow
~. S6rey, who is poor, hard working You
.,,.s, ;an making u s,sri in the wo''d' WIN
,>s;fe and one child 70 support. ~
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

Ii you want
A handsome Dress Suit, or
A stylish Walking Suit, or
| A Well-made Working Suit for
A small amount Of money. go TO
Csc. C. kREss & Co.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
Religious.

PREsBYrEElAS.-Rev. ID. A. Campbell vii
preach regularly: at Alto on the LIST Sabbath
in each month at Union Church on Baskln
Ridge, in Franklin Pa. on the third Sab
bath; at Rayville on the fourth Sabbath:
Regular appointment for preaching OF the
Baptist Church at Rayville Is the first sunday
! in eah month and Saturday night before
Rev. l.. {. Kellis Pastor.
The appointments of the Rayville C.rc"i'
VI, F.. Church South are AZ follows Girard
the frs, Sunday in each month; Rayville the
second, a, Little Creek IT ! a. m. and Alto
at night on the third, and Union the fourth
! L. H. McClendon, p {.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
OFFICE or J. T.. BEHES, MONROE, La, !
February, 1873.


To tie Public -
Bear this in mind SEWING MACHINES hare
come dorm, Tie Sewing Machine combina>
ton has busted! aud, theveipre, the public
should be wide awake to their real Interests
AMI know where to purchase to advantage.
We run no wagons, we employ no agents,
we pay no commissions 10 "middlemen, ana
consequently We can sell Machines CHEAPER
than those who do. Having discontinued the
wagon system aud discharged our agents, we
are now prepared 10 furnish all kinds OF
Sewing Machines at greatly redTed Pr,ces.
We keep constantly Oh hand the Singer
Machine and the improved Wilson ; also
other styles, and We will make il to the inter
est Of all parties needing machines 10 consult
us before purchasing from travelling agents or
solicitors, and paying war prices for com-
u,o,iiy thai We sell at figures 20 suit The -hafd
| times
| Address, j. r. BFtlE>,
B.henS Sewing Machine Emporium,
Feb ld-3m Monroe, La
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
ANNOfNCEMENTs.7
For Rcpresentative.

At the earnest solicitation Of friends, A. q.
COOPER, permits his name to so before the
people of Rchland Parish as candidate to
represen; them in the lower branch Of the
Legislature Of the State Of Louisiana. Elec'
ton to be held November next The above
encouragement is subject TO the decision OF
Perish Convention or Primary Election.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
.AeRittls'saBeatpr,.
Agents Of the Beacon.

Agents Of the Beacon.
RowEtL 4 CHEsxAS, ST. Lonis Mo. are
: authorized Agents to .contrac, for adver-
ing for tile BeAcos.
3. NJ. PErriSaiLL Il Co.. 81 Park Row
rner Beekman street, New York, are our
,shoriHen agcnts for N. y. 81 .s ..-
P p. HrcBARD, Advertising A~cn,, New
'. Conn, will contract for a$yer,ise-
for the BEACON. ..'- 'f-
MR JAS II. MAnrrx, at Mrs. r. Blooms,
:rawford Street, Vicksbnfg. has full authority
, contract Tor advertising and transact Other
-usiness as agent for the BEAcoF in that city
nd Delta. If
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

Jno. A. Hemler, Esq, Tax Assessor for
Rchland parish, is our authorized agent Tor
the entire parish. to collect all dncs and re-
ceve and receipt for new subscriptions to the
BEACON. We will place in his hands the
accounts Of those who are in arrears, and
hope that they vii! all he prepared TO settle
| with him when lie calls on them to assess
| their taxes. IT,
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
The Base Ball Game.

The match game played a, this place on
Thursday was quite animatins and interesting
the cop,e., being very spirited, the clubs occu'
pylng .Gsrjbours in playing tIien innings.
The gentlemen in the game were: Red Belts,
(Al,o) first nine-P. W. Ivy, captain; J. A.
Mhoon, A. j. Campbell, J. L Lobdell, John
Bauer, W. 7. Ivy, W. II. HaIlack, Stewart
Mauricr, G.. RidgIey. So
Red Stockings (Rayville) first nine-J. +.
Gilly, captain; Logan Marshall, G. c. Tis'iale,
NJ A. Jones, F. g. Hudson, Willie Marshall,
RI. Davis, Thos II. Vaughan.
The Red Stockings were first to the bat and
the result was as follows
Innings. . 3
--
Red Belts. l3 5 o ll-oo
Red Sticks. 2 / 10 Il 3-3S
Red Belts beat
Cool ordesrre,ailed Throughout, she game
and the Red Stockings Submitted to their de-
fea, with good grace and joined heartily In
a,hrec cheers for the Red Betsy
| DR.. Lonis Liddell acted as umpire ant
Messrs. J. W. n,ne and Jas. Paramore al
|
referees.
After the game had been played the clubs
and spectators repaired 10 the grove, near by
and par,ook Of a bcuntifi rePsst thsf 'h"'
been prepared for them by the good ladies G
Rayville. The picnic, like the base bal
game, was a mos. pleasant affair, and al
retired f.o.n Tie s.Ou',ds FEELING that The d.
had been one q real 'ecal pleasure i
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

Tn order thu, there may he no mi>un,'er-
standings and disappointments when the time
E,r. sucl, matters arrive, We, now state may
vance ,ha, no caniids,es name will lie ar
noSnced IN the BEACON uuless the same is
maid for in advance, and no communication
o. call for candidates will he inserted unless
.,,o.upanie,l by tie moaey 70 pay for the
same. al the rate of ten cents per line for all
.uch communications. This rule will not be
,,eyia,ed from in any instance or under any
circumstances, and parties will avoid any m
nIcasan, misunderstanding with US by bear
ing this fact in mind. u.
FOB WORK, Of all kinds, fiom earft O.
u risi,e 10 poster, neatly executed al 'ni
/ Ifce, upon short notiea
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce the ma ne
Of F.. S. LANDERS as a candidate for she,-
ia of Richland parish al the ensuing election,
subject 10 the nomination OF the Democratic
partv ''' tie.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
aAYVI1LE. ...LOUISIANA,
Saturday, June 20. 1879.

Please adAreas, all letters ON
AuSiness connected with the
BEACON once. and communal.
0a1ions intended for publico.
eAoa, to the Beacon. or 10
THOS. j. MANGHAM,
Editor 4 PrODriCtOr.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

Ne Notice or application for
Administrator or q Succession
win hereafter be Inserted I'm
THU paper unless IL Is accOmpa.
MED with $500; nor will no.
ticea Of Final Settlements be
published until all dues arc
paid. -. ,X,.,-
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

We are authorized to announce the name
Of d. d. MORGAN as a candidate for Sheriff
Of RiclIlaud parish, at The election in Novem'
Der next.
= - - -
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22

MaSOnic.--.Regular communications Q
r. +. Mcclure Lodge No. 209 the 2nd We'd
nesday in each month.
Richland beacon., 1878-06-22
FEED! FEED

HtHOICE TIMOTHY HAY;
~ White Corn:
Mixed COM
Oats;
Bran-AhSays On liand-at
Mar3O T.. L. EGG LESION Il cos.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21
PATENTS

obtained forinyentors, in the United States.
Canada and Europe, at reduced rates.
With our principal Office located at Wash
inetOn, directly opposite the Patent Office,
we are enabled to attend to ali Patent
business with greater promptness and de-
spatch and less cost than other patent
attorneys who are at distance from
Washington, and who have, there fore, to
employ 3" associate attorneys" We make
preliminary examinations and furnish
opinions as to patentability. free of char 60
and all who are interested in new inv en-
tons and Patents are invited to send 70 a
copy of our . Guide for obtaining Paten ts."
which is sent free to any address, and emo
tains complete instructions how to obtain
Patents, and other valuable matter. We
refer to the American German Matt OnaI
Bank, the Royal Swedish, Norwegian and
Danish Legations, at Washing ton; Hon.
Joseph Casey, late Chief Justice y. s. Court
Of CLAIMS; to the Officials of the Patent
Office, and to Senators and Members of
Congress from every State.
Address: LOUIS BAGGER Go, Solicit
Ors of Patents ana Attorneys at Law, LIE
Droit Building, Washington, D. G.. $50.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21
DeLAND & PARCE,

Tsp DeLand, yolusia co., Fla,
Esy Orders left at this office will receive
careful attention.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21

ish what you want in this line. For
flesh, butchers waste is my staple,
but l often get worthless fish which
are both cheap and for this purpose
good. Anything that is animal food
will do, and where any one has but
few fowls and can get skim.milk,
he need look no further.-A. M. VAN
AU6EN. in R,Uol Ne,o Yorker.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21
FOR RENT OR SALE.

At Picolata, st. Johns River. A farm
containing 80 acres, good Honse, Barn, Cts.
tern. We'll and Wind Mill. Orange Grove
Lemons, Peaches. Guavas, Grapes and
Plums. For further information aptIv,to
MRS JAMES HALE,
RicOlata, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21

:" Ali" sighed hungry tramp.
" | wish was boss. He's nearly
always got a bit in his mouth, while
/ haven't had a bit in mine for two
days"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21
TO IMMIGRANTS

I AND Adjoining Button Qate
AOrange Bluffl. Volusia county. Florida.
have for sale large quantity Of very
desirable agricultural lands, which viii be
sold. to actual settlers, on very reasonable
terms and il lots of 10 acres and upwards.
Also, tract of 1870 acres, three miles from
Enterprise, on lake Bethel. This tract has
upon it 500 budded, and 20 orange trees,
now bearing, and bearing lemon trees,
about 70 acres of fine hammock land, with
d large spring Of excellent water upon it.
At Bluftou. | have for sale 5000 sour or
ange stocks, 10000 sour seedlings, and D.
000 budded stocks one and two years old !;
of CHOICEST fruit,
For particulars in full, apply to me in
person, or by letter. at Button, VOlusia
county, Florida. G.. +. LANSING,
July 1st, 1878. I0-53-9 Agent.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-08-21
FOR SALE.

A large amount of excellent PINE Lam ID
unrivalled in value for ORANGE AND
LEMON GROVES.
Said lands lie in the immediate vicinit
of DeLand, and viii be sold at prices rang
ing from $500 up. Come and see before
you purchase.
HI. "A. DeLAND.
DeLand, May 10th, 1877.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24

Al Tamaroa, H., on the 18th, the boile,
q Cox's coal mines exploded, instantly XIII
Ing John willoughby, assistant engineer,
Horace Morrow, miner, and John symp-
son, member Of the Town Council; also
wounding three small boys who were play :
ing around the engine. two Of whom have
since died.
The Cincinnati Musical Festival was
opened on the evening Of the 18th, and was
In every way successful. The exercises in
cnded the dedication Of the new Music
Hall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24


The Cuban sugar crop,it is estimated, viii
fall short 30 to % per cent, as compared with
last year.
Gen. Grant and suite arrived in Paris o.
the 9th.
The Allan line Steamship Sandman, from
Liverpool, May ., for Quebec, with 46O pas
sengers, took fire at the entrance OF London
derry Harbor, caused by an explosion OF
gas, which killed three persons and serious
~ injured some 40 others. The passengers
were transferred 10 lighters and taken TO
Londonderry.
An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the
Emperor William was made on the after.
noon OF the 18th, as he was driving in his
carriage through the Avenue Unferden- Lin.
den In Berlin. The would be assassin stood
on the sidewalk and fired two shots from
revolver into the carriage as he was passing.
Upon an attempt TO arrest him being made,
ne fired the other charges and then threw
down his revolver and ran but was overtaken
and captured. He proved TO be tinsmith.
named Emil Hocdel, from Leipsic, where Il
Is alleged he had formerly conducted 80.
cialistic meetings. He denied the charge
Of firing into the Emperor's carriage, and
said that he had shot at himself with the
intention Of committing suicide. There was
great excitement in the city on account Of
the affair, and immense crowds thronged
about the palace, manifesting their loyalty
and sympathy by singing the national an.
them.
The Dominion Government Il taking ener-
getic measures 70 repel the rumored Fenian
Invasion from the United States in case OF
European war. Gun-boats have been order.
Cd Tor service on the lakes and all the militia
along the frontier have been supplied with
, II @ ridges.
y y reported that 900 persons have been
killed by an earthquake at Qua, Venezuela.
Okubo, japanese Minister Of the Interior,
has been assassinated. The murderer was
arrested.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24

prospect Of war, we shall buy them imme-
diately and have them fitted up. We ex-
pect 10 get as many volunteers from Ameri-
can ports A. win be necessary 10 work the
ships until we can receive crews from Rus
sia. We shall get the ships out Of American
waters before war Is proclaimed, and then
the United States Government can not in
terfere with u.s."
A Ccnstantinopls telegram OF the 18th
states that In consequence OF the perempto-
~ demands OF Gen. Todleben for the surren-
der Of the fortresses, accompanied BY q
threat TO occupy Constantinople, the Cabi-
net ConnciI have decided TO evacuate all
three OF the ortresses-Shumla first, then
Varda,and, lastly. Batoum. The decision was
taken rather suddenly, upon the report OF
osman Pasha that the Turkish Army was
not In condition to resist the occupation OF
Constantinople. The Russians have agreed
70 retire to Adrianoplc and Dedragatich and
quit Ezeroum - soon ~ the three fortresses
are evacuated.
A Constantinople dispatch OF the 18th
says; Thirty-two battalions Of Russian
endorsements have arrived at San Ste
iano. The arrangement concerning the for
Eresses has failed In consequence OF the 81.
Petersburg Government disappearing OF
General Tcdleben'ss projected retreat 10
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24

Another party Of Russian naval officers
arrived ~ New York on the 9th on the steam
ship Salvador. Lieut.. Rodnocof, one OF the
party, being interviewed BY . newspaper
reporter, said; II have not the slightest
hesitation In telling you the object for which
the Cimbria came to America. She has on
board number Of Russian naval officers
who are 70 take command Of certain mum.
per Of ships that We intend 10 purchase
mere, 4 We can find suitable ones.
and my brother-o Officers have come direct
from 81. Petersburg. We intend visiting iii
the dock yards 70 rec II We can ind the Kind
q vessels We require, and then, II there Il
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24
GENERAL.

Bishop McCoskry has lately addressed to
Bishop Smith, OF Kentucky, President OF the
House OF Bishops, letter withdrawing his
resignation, and announcing h.s abandon
ment OF the journey to Europe he had con
templated, and his readiness TO answer all
definite charges that may be brought
against him by responsible parties. He at
the same time reiterates his solemn denial
Of all the scandalous allegations against his
good name.
The recent cold snap caused considerable
injury to fruit and vegetables In large por-
tons Of the country.
The Executive Council OF the new Ma
tional party have recently been in session at
New York for the purpose Of devsing plans
for the thorough and systematic organiza-
ton Of the party In all the States, prepare
tory for the fall campaign. 1t Is the inten-
tion Of the Council, the Secretary said. to
make vigorous fight next fall in all the
States, and desperate and concentrated effort
will be made 70 at least obtain the balance
Of power In all those States whose Legislat.
ures are to elect United States Senators next
winter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24

Aolcsses Re.--Line . pie-dish with
thin paste, cover with treacle as for
roly-poly pudding, and continue alter
nate layers Of paste and treacle till the
dish - full, finishing with paste. Bake
In moderate oven.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-24

The Pcnnsy lyania Nationals held State
Convention ut Philadelphia on the sth. Mr..
). X. Mason was nominated for Governor.
The platform Is substantially reiteration
Of that adopted at Toledo by the National
Convention.
Andrew Miller, farmer, OF Lee County,
Virginia, who had lost considerable butter
BY thieves, poisoned nrkin and placed il
where the thieves would be pretty apt to
come acress Il. The hrkin Of butter was
stolens and In some manner became scatter
ed broadcast throughout the neighborhood,
carrying death into number OF households.
Three brothers, named James, Andrew and
Joseph jackson, Of Elk Garden, died from
the effects, also Miss Alice Gatewood. a
beautiful young lady who was Visiting the
jackson family. Twelve other persons, in
Guiding George Dabney wooten, a promi-
nent lawyer. Drs. Fitch and Cowan, the two
leading physicians Of the county, and the ed
itor Of the Lee County Sentinel, were seri-
ously III from the effects Of the poison.
Charles Morgan, the well known merchant,
owner of the Morgan line OF steamships
running between New York and New Or
leans, and prominently identified with the
Texas and Louisiana railways, died In New
York City on the Sth. His fortune Is esti-
mated at SO, 900 ,OOOlor 81, 900 900.
bennington, the noted stallion, sire OF En-
quirer, Longfellow, Parole and other noted
horses, died at Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia,
on the 9th.
Near Augusta, Me-, On the 18th, Jason
Scribner, small farmer, killed three Of his
children and then attempted suicide. His
wife and oldest daughter escaped from the
house, or they too would have been muir
dered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-26

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