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A New Industry.

Under the postal laws, if you spoil q
stamped wrapper or envelope you can
have it redeemed at its face value at the
Postofficc. When postal cards were in
troduccd pOstmasters were instructed to
redeem such as were spoiled before
using Mt the rate of four cents in stamps
for every five cents in face value of the
cards. Many postal cards are spoiled in
printing, others in direction, while
many printed cards are simply unused.
These can all he changed at the rate
mentioned. A stranger appeared at the
Louisville postoffice last week with one
or two thousand Of these postal cards per
day for several days in succession. The
cards were redeemed, but there were 80
many the stamp-clerk inquired, to satisfy
his curiosity, where the stranger got
them. He said he was buying them up
Mt the various business houses, paving
forty and fifty cents per hundred for the
useless cards. Sometimes he paid as
high rs sixty cents, and offered one firm
seventy cents for large lot, but it was
refused. He had evidently been oper-
ating in indianapolis recently, as he had
n large number of cards with Indiannp-
oils firms printed on them. During the
three or four days here he presented five
or six thousand for redemption. and made
profit Of about S25. Post.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
Curing Sardines.

IMarseilles Letter in Boston Journal
Another interesting product of France
not of its coil but of its waters, is the
sardine, which is borne to every cline,
and considered a delicacy by all nations.
1t is said to belong to the herring family,
but never attains to large size. The
uniformity of their size is seen in the
boxes, which are jsut adapted to packing
them, as they are found to correspond in
length. These little fnny creatures are
caught in nets, and, after being we'll
washed, the heads are cut off and the
fish are sprinkled lightly with fine salt.
After lying for few hours they are
placed on grids in rows almost perpen-
dicular. The frames are then placed in
pans containing boiling olive oil. This
oil is changed as often as it becomes too
black and dirty for continuing the cook
ing process. As soon as the fish are con-
sidered sufficiently cooked they are
withdrawn from the pans of oil and the
grids placed on tables covered with zinc,
the surface of the tables inclining to-
wards a groove in the center. The oil is
thus carried to a vessel prepared to re-
ceive it. Around these tables stand
women whose business it is to pack the
fish closely and uniformly in boxes
The boxes being full, the fish are covered
with fresh oil, and the lids of the boxes
are then sOldered down. Thus hermet-
ically sealed, they are placed in wire
basket and immersed in boiling water.
The smaller boxes are thus boiled for
about an hour and the larger ones some
what longer, in proportion to the size of
the box The fish are then ready for
the market, and, being packed in cases,
are sent to the ends Of the earth.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

A few months ago q conductor on one
of the Chicago street-cars suddenly ex-
perienced religion and joined q small
flock in the neighborhood of his resi-
dence. None more devout than he was
to be found in the country around, and
every spare moment from his business
was put into something energetic toward
Strengthening up the little church into
which he had projected himself. Motto
ing his interest, his pastor, to encourage
him, showed him along all he could, and
in short time the new convert was a
shining light among his fellow-worship-
pers, and the Christian grace with which
he passed the contributiOn-plate evoked
nickles from what before had been bar
rem pockets"
One Sunday morning hoodlum was
noisy, and the conductor quietly ordered
him out. He went, but last Sunday
evening he appeared with mob of dis.
solute companions bent ON q difficulty.
The conductor kept an eye on the
leader until the disturbance became un.
bearable.
"Put on brakes q moment, parson, -
said he, "till look after this fare"
Approaching the thug, he went for
him, and wiped up several yards of aisle
with him, and then stood him on his
legs.
Five cents for the kingdom of God!"
he demanded.
The hoodlum said he did not have t.
pay:
Five cents for this ride on the Gospel
chariot, " and he smashed the thug in the
oountenance.
"But, brother, 3" demonstrated the pas.
tor, "you cannot compel him to con-
tribute"
Never you mind that parson. You
preach and I'll collect. This man can't
dead-head on this orthordox through
line without putting up. Beside I'm re-
sponsible to the company for his fare.
I've punched him and he's got to show
cOin
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
Vegetine.
Ono Package in Powder Fo-n
Cured Scrofula.
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR DOCTORS BILLS
60 bremen ST.. East Boeton. Mass.

60 DRsMKN ST.. East Boston. Mass
Sept. So 1879.
Mr.. II. n. SrKvENs-Dcsr Sir: Ny little dsu- .
ter Stella has been afflicted long time with Sc II
MA, suffering everything. ! employed dintren
Physicians in East Boston, but they helped he
none. I bought some Of your PovDrR FonM VrGH
TINK and my wife steercd II and gave to tho child
according TO the directions, and wc wcro surpria
in fortnight time to see loT the cbll! hsd gained
In Gosh and strength. She 10 now gaining ever!
day, and can chesrfully recommend your Temed.
to be the best vo have ever tried.
Respectfully you're, J. 7. WEBB.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
WHAT ". 4. WORTHINGTON, Proprietor

" Of the columbus Ml-.-Sirpi pmocrrt says
,nr tho merit. If = noted hou-' bold remedy:
'ouI experience with Aii'\''I'N" hNS'"' - ~
and coughs, has been oi the most '''-''i"tv 'h"" "i
So enc,ent indeed have found :, afer repeated
IN out family. that have discarded all other suni,,
,u.des We are satisfied that it is the best rsmey (,
al affections Of THROAT and lrSes before the public
and most cordially recommend 1t to those who NAV =" A.
aic,ed. Tn. Ralsnm Is recommended ny rh!'c1an' Nho
have hecom. acquainted with its great success"
na-Ear Sale BY MI Medicine Dealer. va
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

CARDIFF all who suffering rom the
ani in>ci 81 youth, Weakness decay
los Of nanho0l, etc, will send Recipe that will
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy dr.
covered by amissonary in South America. send n self
addressed envelope TO the Rev. JOSEPH |. INMAN,
Station D. Nr,p YORK Citp.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

THEY call it charming style of hair
dressing in Paris when lady appear.
with her hair parted simply on the fore
head, and carried behind the ears, and
allowed to droOp rather low, and rolled
into knot at the back. Decidedly, Mr..
and Mrs. Hayes must make a journey
around the world next year and let the
Parisans zee the lady who set this fash
ion for Washington three summers ago
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

A SMALL boy has been struck hy light
ming in Mechanics Falls, Me. He was
sitting under a Balm of Gilead tree The
tree was splintered, and the boy was
seized with nausea. When the urchin' s
clothes were taken off there were found
on his body an imprint resembling the
trunk of the Balm of Gilead tree, with
buds and branches.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
WATRUs was inclined to break his

WATRUs was inclined to break his en-
carement to marry Miss Swayne, at
Galveston, but she insisted that he
should keep his promise. He said that
he was willing to take his chance on the
toss up of a cent-head to marry. Miss
Swayne consented. The cent was
thrown, and Watrous won. The girl,
however, refused to abide by that de
cision, and has begun a lawsuit for dam
Qppa.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

TWENTY years ago." says a cclored
philosopher, "niggers was wof thou
sand dollars apiece. Now dey would he
deah at two dollars a dozen. It,,
'.tonishin' how de race am runnin
down"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

Boston drummers, says the Post OF
that CITY. are called commercial tourists.
The aged and infrm are strengthened and
faculties frightened by Malt Bitters.
A PRIZE of 500 has been offered by the
Royal College of Physicians, London, for
the best essay on hydrophobia.
In Powder Form.
Vegetine put up i'll this form comes within
the reach OF all. BY making the medicine
yourself you can, from a SOC. package con-
tanning the barks, roots and herbs, make two
BOTTLES Of the liquid Vegetine. Thousands
will gladly avail themselves OF this oppor.
tunity, who have the convcniences to maxi.
the medicine. Full directions in every pack
age.
Vegetine in powder form is sold by all
druggists and general stores. II you cannot
buy 1t oil them, enclose fifty cents in postage
stamps for ono package, or one dollar for two
packages, and l will send it by return mail
H. X. Stevens. Bosten. Mass
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

The Violate B~h Co.. Marahall, Mich.
Will send their Electro Voltaic Belts to the
afflicted upon 30 days trial. See their adver-
tisement in this paper headed, "On 30 Days
Trialv
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
Practical.

Zabdiel Adams, Congregational
clergyman, of Massachusetts,, in the last
century, was noted for sharp wit and
pithy sayings He was apt to say pun
gent things in the pulpit, if matters
went badly in the parish, and adjoining
parishes had learned to fear his sharp
tongue.
A neighboring clergyman noted for
his mildness and timidity, once proposed
an exchange of pulpits. Mr.. Adams ac-
cepted the proposal eagerly, for he was
itching to tell the people some plain
truths about their niggarllincss in neg
Letting their meeting house There were
broken panes in the pulpit window, n
ragged cushion on the disk, and gen
eral forlornness about the sanctuary.
MIR. Adams had prepared singing re-
buke for parsimony, when his timid
neighbor, suspecting some such purpose,
rode over on Saturday and cxactcd a
promise that he would say nothing M
kind to the people. Mr.. Adams rcluct-
antly consented, hut new idea occurred
to him. Taking a little bag into the pull
pit, he waited till the congregation gath
cred Then, looking round, rs il feeling
draught, he examined the broken
pancs, and opening his lag, took ont
IL bundle of rags. stuffed them slowly into
the openings. and surveyed his work with
great satisfaction. There was sensation
below.
He then began the services. In the
middle of his sermon. growing very ami
mated, he closed the Bible, set it aside,
and lifting his hands imrrcssivcly, sud-
denly brought them down with great
force on the cushion. Feathers blew ont
of the holes abundantly
Looking round comically, he said:
BLESS me! how the feathers fiyi' and
resumed his sermon rs if nothing had
gone amiss.
1t is needless to say repairs were made
before another Sunday. though he had
kept the letter Of his promise to the timid
pastor.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
Arc You Not I'm Good Health,

IT the Liver is the .ource of your trouble,
you tan find al a solute remedy in DR.. SAN
FoRD's LIVER INvIGoRAroR, the only vegeta-
BILE carhartic which acts direct on the Liver.
Cures all Bilious diseases. For Book address
DR.. SANFORD, 1862 Broadway, New York.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

OF the many forms of salutstaon, the
custom of shaking hands is the most
common among civilized nations. 1t I'M
doubtedly comes from remote barbarism,
when two men meeting gave each other
their weapon hands, as security against
treachery or sudden attack. On the
European continent it is usual for men
who are intimate friends to kiss one an
other, but this custom prevails only
among ladies in this country and Great
Britain. In the greater portion of Ger
many it is an act Of pOlitenesss to kiss
the hand of lady; but this privilege is
allowed in Italy only to near relatives,
while in Russia it is confined to kissing
the forehead In the East and among
the Sclavic nations the character of salu-
tations is quite different. The custom of
throwing ones self upon the ground and
kissing the feet of the monarch prevails
among the Persians. In China an in
ferior upon horseback meeting q superior
dismounts and waits till the latter has
passed. In Japan the inferior removes
his sandals when meeting his superior,
crosses his hands by placing his right
hand IN the left sleeve, and with slow
rocking motion Of his body cries out.
"Augh Augh!" do not hurt me.) In
Siam the inferior throws himself upon
the ground before his superior. the latter
sends forward one Of his slaves to see
whether the former has been eating any
thing, or carries with him any smell Mt
all offensive. If he does he ia Immediately
kicked out without ceremony, but If not
the attendant raises him up. In Ceylon
the inferior on meeting superior throws
himself upon the ground, repeating the
name and dignity of the latter, which ap-
pears to take little notice of the PROSTATE
sorm as he passes it. Among some tribes
of the American Indian the custom is to
salute by rubbing noses together. This
custom is also common in the Friendly
and Society islands, where it is returned
by each taking the hand of the other and
rubbing it upon his own nose and mouth.
The MOors of Morocco ride at full speed
toward stranger, as if they intended 70
run him down, and, on arriving near,
suddenly stop and fire pistol over his
head. In the Pelew Islands the inhabit-
ants grasp either the hand or foot OF the
one they wish to salute, and rub their
face against it. The Arabians shake
hands six or eight times, but, if persons
of distinction, they embrace and kiss
several times, also kissing their own
hand. Yemen persons of rank permit
their fingers to be kissed, after long
refusal. In Turkey it is the custom to
place the hands upon the breast, and
bow to the person saluted. They are
perhaps the most affectionate in Burmah ;
fancy the following: Agentleman meets
a lady or another gentleman and applies
his mouth and nose closely to their cheek
and draws in the breath strongly, rs if
smelling delightful perfume with both
mouth and nose. Hence, instead Of say
ing "Give me kiss, Burmahan would
say, "Give me smell. Chicago Inter-
| Ocean.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

Why suffer sleepless nights when your Baby
is not we'll? You can buy DR.. Bulls Baby Syr.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

Lyons Heel Stifenc-s keep boots and shes
straight. Sold by shoe and hardware dcaleor
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10
Be Wise and Happy.

If you will stop all your extravagant
and wrong notions in doctOring yourself
and families with expensive doctors or
humbug cure-alls that do harm always,
and use only natures simple remedies
for all your ailments-yOu will be wise,
we'll and happy, and save great expense.
The greatest remedy for this the great,
wise and good will tell you, is Hop Bit
ters-rely on it. See another column
Press.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

WHEN exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney-Wort to maintain healthy ac-
ton of all organs
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

Clergymen, lawyers and authors find Malt
Bitters q pure and safe invig orator.
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II having stood the test IF use with unparalleled suc
cess. Universally arkn"wlcdgrd to re the best BanR
rress exiant tor either hand power Price, complete
r power, except woodwork. tiA.on: for hand-power,
excert woodwork. f,6.'1. Address SOUTHERN STAN
DARD PRESS CO., Meridian, Miss.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

The mark of cane-dust on the unruly
schOOl-bOy's Jacket.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

Boston drummers, says the Post (
that CITY, are called commercial tourist
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-07-10

rs-ror sale by nIl Medicine DeaIerp. ia
The daily gazette., 1880-11-04

from the inner hall, and now the descriI =
ton of the main floor is complete. The
picture shows the terrace running the
wholelength Of the house, and what q
panorama unfolds Itselfi
On the first floor you enter q lengthy
corridor, over tie inner hall, leading to
the principal bedrooms, of which there
are eight, and two ing-rooms, while,
in the wing of the house, approached by
q second corridor are SIX secondary bed
rooms and staircase by which you get
to the ciock-tower. On the second Aoor
are eight additional secondary and ser
wants bedrooms, each foor having its
bathrooms. The domestic offices are
completely shut off from the inner hall;
there are a large kitchen, sclllery, house,
keepers roem, servant hall, pantries.
dairy, etOre-rooms, extensive ranges Of
cellars, with furnace and stoke-room for
the heating apparatus and bath-roOms.-
To get an idea of tho completeness and
self conta aimed character Of the place, re-
member that all the gas used in the
house Is made on the estate, that water
- supplied by steam-power, and that
there are hydrants both inside and out
In case of fire. There are pleasure
grounds all round the house-some six
acres OF velvet lawn and emerald turf !;
lawns, nower-beds, terrace walks, shrub
berries, lawn-teDnis, and croquet grounds,
all In extreme good taste and skilfully
planned. The park, which alone covers
sixty-elght acres of ground, and the
woodlands have serpentine walks and
drives; the timber is remarkably fine,
aud besides the ordinary forest trees,
there are some specimens of very rare
Conifsr9. There should be plenty of
game, and as for fishing, there are orna-
mental lakes, with wooded islands, a
boat-house and fishing cottage. ar sum-
mer house, with a fireplace, 80 that In
winter il will come in well for skating
parties. a cricket ground is planned,
so that there will be amusement for eve-
rybody. A kitchen garden covers three
acres, and there are greenhouses, vine-
ries. peach, .camellia, cucumber, and
melon houses, and finally come a couple
of three-stall stables with six loose
boxes, all most complete and spacious,
as well as the usual harness room, coach
houses, cottage for coachman and bed
| rooms for the Rrooms. There are, In all,
| nine cottages on the estate, including
one for the baliff, adjoining a very sx-
tensive range of farm buildings, with
the neighboring gasometer and gas and
boiler. houses. Finally, to be quite ex.
act, there is farm which is to let.
The daily gazette., 1880-11-04
THE WORST YET.

HOW A SIMPLE DORCHESTER COUNTY
MAN WAS FLEECED OUT OF $766.
From the Baltimore Gazette.
"Has that gentlemen been in yet to
pay his billp"
The inquiry was made last Friday to
Mr.. Il. III. Edmunds, at the office of the
Journal of Commerce, adjoining the
post-office, by sturdy and honest-look-
ing farmer, who had evidently not be-
come accustome d to the scenes and in
cidents of great city, which he proba-
bly, saw for the first time. Mr.. Ed
munds replied in the negative and asked
for an explanation of the question
which naturally excited his curiosity.
From the statements of the farmer 1t
soon became apparent that he had
fallen an easy victim. The victim
stated that his name was Somers and he
resided in Dorchester county, Md. He
was swindled out of $765. He came to
Baltimore few days ago on an errand,
and Friday while walking along the
street was accosted by a stranger, who
shook him heartily by the hand and pre-
tended to be an old acquaintance. The
stranger said he was from Accomac
county, Va, and on Mr.. Somers men,
tioning several friends in that county
the stranger professed to know them all
He volunteered to take several messages
| to Virginia for Mr.. Somers and then
asked the latter to walk up Exchange
Place to the custom house, where he
(the strangely desired to pay bill
which he owed the government for du-
ties on goods he had imported.
The stranger led the way TO the build
ing of the M erchant's Exchange, ad-
Joining the postoffice, where lie stopped,
and drawing out check for ST. 800, ask
ed MIR. Sonmers if he could cash It, The
latter replied that he had not so much
money, and when interrogated said he
had only $765.
"Why, that's just the amount I want"
said the stranger in a surprised tone;
'just lend it to me to paw the bill and we
can get my check cashed, and I'll pay
you at once"
Mr.. Sommers unsuspectingly handed it
over. The stranger disappeared into the
building, walked upstairs, through pas.
sage to the Second-streeJ end of the
bailding, where he descended and made
good his escape. Mr.. Sommers waited
until his patience was exhausted and
then entered the building and went into
Mr.. Edmund's Office as above stated,
where the true state of the case was ex-
planned. The police were notified and
are endeavoring TO capture the swindler.
The daily gazette., 1880-11-04
RAILROADS
-@-&~----------------
DHILADELPIHA, WILMlN6TOM
AND BALTIMORE RAILBOADe
JULY 26TH 1889.

JULY 26TH 1889.
Trains viii leave Wilmington as follows'
for
Philadelphia and intermediate Stations,
100. $40, 1880 a. M; 23O. 400, 7O0 s.%
p. m.
PhiIadelphia tExpresS $50, 800. o.A.
l0.02 a. m. 2.08, 9.48 p. IN
Phila. and New York 2.23 {. .30.7 90, l0.02 a.
M, 1899, l2.43, 2.08, 607 p. m.
Baltimore and Intern.edia Stations.
8.85 a. m. 5.22 p. m.
baltimore and Bay line, 7.08 p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, H.H, 2Ou
2.15 1856. q. m. 1852. I.04, 4.48, 7.06, p. N.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave fer
New Castle 800, 9.25, a. M; LOS 800, ass
p. m.
Harrington and intermediate Stations
v.25 q. m. LOS, 6.S5 p. m.
Delmar and intermediate Stations, s.26
n.; LOO p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia and intermediate Statfonn
$40 a. m. 800, $50, $50 p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 2.23 Q. m.
Baltimore and Washington, l25l, 2os
O. m.
For further information passengers are
referred to the time tables posted at tbs
depot "a. ii. +. KENNE!,
- Superintendent
The daily gazette., 1880-11-04
- =:26th 9 .:
Popular Monthly Drawing OF the
commonwealth Distribution Co.,
AT MACAULEY's THEATRE,

In The City Of LoulBVIIIe, on
TUESDAY, NOV. 3oth, 1880
These drawings occur monthly under
prov.s .sions Of an Act of the General As
hembly of Kentucky, incorporating the
Newport Printing aud Newspaper Co., ap-
proved April y, 1873.
aS- This Is a special act, and has never
been repealed.
The United States Circuit Court on
March 81 rendered the following decisions:
Isl, That the Commonwealth Dist,1btltton
Company Is legal.
2d. It's Drawings are fair.
N. B.-The Company has now on hand
large reserve fund. Read the Hst Oh
prizes for the
The daily gazette., 1880-11-04
N BR II
TONICA SPECIFICA.

noon I'd BOtn sexes.
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DYSPEPSIA SEXUAL EXHAUSTION
SELF ARUSE SPERMATORRHGA
HEADACHE GENERAL DEBILITY
DIZZINESS IMPOTENCY
PREMATURE DECAY, &C, &C.
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II Is no quack medicine, but stands upon
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than that for which IL Is now sold; but
owing 10 the fact that the time for the
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manu- facture has expired, IL is offered to
the suffering of both sexes at one dollar
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all; AT which price IL will be sent To any
address free OF further charge.
Address, DIR. WILLIAM YOUNG,
4l6 Spruce St., Phila.
May be consulted on all diseases by
mail. cav 6mos