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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-29
Production 0f MOhair-A New Indus.
try.

The Legislature of Virginia recently
granted a charter for the incorporation
Of a company TO be known a. the "Njr-
ginia ApgOra Company" The capital
Of the Association is paced at s., ,O00,-
900, of which amount $4,000 is said
to have already been subscribed. Ac.
cording to its charter the company is
permitted to hold in fee two hundred
thOusand acres of land, and to is8ne
nine-tenths OF all the stockholders. A
contract has been made with California
parties tn transfer their stock of thor.
Oughbred Angoras to Virginia, and to
furnish also twenty thousand eve goats
of original Maltese stock, to he pur-
chased in ard brought from Mexico.
Although the industry has been sue
cessful in California. yet the conditions
for success are 50 far superior in the
mountains of Virginia as to warrant
the transfer of the herds ard an expen-
diture of about 5000, 900 in making the
transfer and in improvements.
The Angora goat is peculiar animal
found only in q very limited area in
Asia Minor, at an average elevation OF
four thousand feet above tide, in lati.
tude about 400 North, a winter climate
as low AZ zero of Fahrenheit, and q
moderately hot climate in summer, con.
ditions, all of which, as well as the kind
and quality of herbage, are all fulfilled
in the location secured in Virginia. BY
permitting no breeding except from pure
thoroughbred bucks, the fourth cross
gives wool as fine, long and silky as
the pure stock, and scarcely distinguish
able by experienced experts.
The production of mohair will be the
principal business of the company, bu,
other impOrtant industries viii! be car.
ried on iE connection with it, such as
hides for morocco, tallow for the highes,
grades of fancy soaps, furs, robes, mats
and trimmings, Swiss cheese from the
milk. The westhers will all be slaugh'
tered at a proper age. They become
very large and Eat, and the flesh il
much superior to mutton, and scarcely
distinguishable from the best venison
for which the saddles are usually sold
Large numbers of hogs will be fattened
on the refuse, and glue and fertilizer
manufactured from the scraps and bones
The horns command high rates for Ger
tain manufactures.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-29
The Trials Of An Engaged Girl.
Home Jcurnal.l

After all, the yoke of marriage is All
apparatus that should sit OIL two pairs
of shoulders; and there is nothing very
seemly in seeing a girl wait to wear her
own part of it until it has been nicely
padded with quilted satin. Looking at
the matter from les elevated point Of
view, long engagements are rather tire
some in restricting the liberty of girls.
Miss Jenny, who is going to marry Mr..
Simpson as soon as that hopeful young
man gets living, is obliged in the
meanwhile to deny herself many pleas
ures, least Simpson should take Ofiense
She must tschew balls; she must take
care that nobody makes love to her; and
for this purpose she is obliged to let all
chance comers be speedily informed of
her engagement. Unhappily, the SYM
bOlism of rings is always unregarded,
else the chance comers might discover
the fact for themselves by looking at
the second finger of Miss Jenny's left
hand. If Jenny has no sisters to talk
of her betrothal, and if her mother does
rot accept timely hints to mention it on
every necessary occasion, the girl is
rather embarrassed for words in which
to convey the news delicatelv to strang-
ers. She cannot allude to Mr.. Simpson
as johnny" that would be too IA
mil;ar; she cannot speak of him as
Simpson" for this would sound
strange; but if she refers to him fire..
quently a. "Mr. Simpson" strangers
might draw undesirable inferences from
her apparent familiarity with person
thus coldly specified. Then TIE engaged
girl has to put up with a great deal of
chat. which is only pleasing for a W lille
aud afterwards becomes intoleTable
The trials of matrimony are frequently
commended to her impatient attention
by way of paternal rebuke: "Ah, my
dear, you will find out that was right
when you are a wife yourself" and 80
forth or snub is put upon her TOO
hasty wish to consider herself free by
the reminder that she is not married
yet, and that there is many a slip be.
tween cup and lip. sometimes Simp-
son is actually held up to her as a
bogey: "My dear, don't think Mr..
Simpson would quite approve of your
wearing that cherry ribbon" Jenny,
dear, | think Mr.. Simpson would be
sadly grieved if he heard you express
those opinions" or "Jenny, am sure
Mr.. Simpson would not think it proper
that you should pay croquet with Capt.
Mallet.' There is enough in al this
to make girl cit down and scream.
Evening star., 1880-01-31
GEORGETOWN.

A GANG OF YOUNG RUFFIANs in West George
town are making themselves very obnoxious to
respectable residents in the neighborhood of
Second, Third, Fayette and Frederick streets
These youthful candidates for the penitentiary
not only assault school children in that vicinity
having seriously hurt some of them, but use the
most foul language to older people who inter-
fere. They have not heretofore been arrested,
because respectable people dislike to appear as
witnesses in the Police Court against them, but
unless their parents restrain them, some arrests
will certainly be made.
A SILVER WEDDING SOCIABLE.-The Young
Catholics Friend Society OF this city, which has
done great amount of good here the last quar-
ter OF century in educating and clothing poor
children, will commemorate the 25th anniver-
sary OF its organization by "a silver wedding
sociable," at Forrest Hall next Wednesday
evening. See advt.
SALE OF FISHERIES.-ThomaS Bowling, auc-
tioneer, sold yesterday, in front of the market
house, the three fisheries on the Upper Potomac
known as Clouds Landing, each to Mr.. Thomas
Thurvey; one for $145, one for Sl05 and the
other for S55.
HI.-Dr. Louis Mackall the well-known ply
Sician, lies seriously i'll at his residence on the
corner of Dumbarton and Congress streets.
THE DAMAGED WHEAT belonging to Herr &;
CiSsell, injured by the late fire, was sold yes
terday at prices ranging from 10 cents to S115
per buShel.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

When Heinrich Heine was travelling with his
wife in the south of France. the v1olinist Ernst
intrusted to his care superb Lyons sausage, to
be presented to common friend, homeopathic
doctor at Paris.
The way was long, and the travellers became
hungry. No provisions were Obtainable and
finally Nine. Heine being tempted OF the devil
appetite, took OF the sausage wee, wee piece,
and did eat. Heine tasted It, too, and 10! it was
very good.
The unhappy suasage proved a delightful, but
constantly diminishing companion, and when
they reached Paris there was very little of it
left. Heine seized his razor, sliced of frag-
ment rather thinner than postage stamp and
inclosed it in letter, thus conceived
"Your learned demonstrations, my dear doc
tor, have convinced us Of the wonderful efficacy
Of thOuSandth and milliOnth parts. IncloSed
please fnd the millionth part of Lyons sausage
which our friend Ernst requested me to convey
to you with his compliments. II homeopathy is
true it viii produce upon you the same effect
as the whole sausage"
"Sainted Hahnemann!" exclaimed the doctor;
'I wish Heine was sick and l was his doctor,
and an allopath!"
Evening star., 1880-01-31

EQUITY COURr-Judge James.
Egans ag aahe @ oR
agt. Cox; pro confesso and reference. Morrison
agt. Shuster; leave to file supplemental bill.
Barber Blinkhorn; sale by trustees ordered.
Tuohy agt. Hoffman; receiver to pay certain
moneys to his attorney.
CRIMINAL CoURT)yldge Cartier.
Yesterday. William II. Price, assault with in
tent to kill Henry Ttllman; verdict, guilty.
PROBATE CouRT-Jtdge James.
Yesterday, the will of Maria Byng was admit
ted to probate and letters issued to c. NJ Mat
thews; bond $4,000. VIII OF Anna E. Darne,
OF Peter O'Donnoghue do, and letters issued to
Agnes O'Donnoghue; bond $780, Estate of Henry
McIntire, order to sell personality. Estate of
Elizabeth Chisholm. administrator to retain
funds to meet costs Of pending litigation. Estate
OF John +. Benjamin; executor to pay expenses
Of taking dispositions as to domicil OF deceased.
Estate OF Catharine Leonard; fund to be paid to
trustee on his Withdrawing property from sale.
Estate Of F. B. Meeker; prayers OF Addicks, Van
Dusen and Smith denied. Estate OF Bridget A.
O'Connor; letters issued to John OConnor; bond
$500. Estate Of s. II. Howell; administrator to
compromise Judgment Estate of John G. Wa
tiers; cause referred to register to state execu-
tors account and distribution of funds. Ac-
counts in the estates of H. NJ. Andrews, NJ. A.
Kline and NJ. B. Smoot, and guardianship of j.
M. Green and David M. Munro ct al; approved
and passed. Also, in the estate of J. B. Ward;
button in full to creditors. Adjourned till FRI
day.
POLICE CoURT-Judoe Shell.
To-day, James Donavin and John CorcOran,
yagrantS; thirty days in the workhouse. Peter
Mott, saIne thirty days in workhouse. John
Long, loud and bOisterous talking; S.. David
Ridgley, same; S.. Also, charged with carrying
dan a vagrant, charged with loafing about the
Capitol and begging there; personal recogDi-
zance for good behavior. Oscar Miles, colored,
a vagrant without visible means of support; 60
days in workhouSe. Also, charged with assault
on John D. Hammond, a watchman at the
Capitol; Judgment suspended. Harry Galligan,
Charles alias Frank Jones, vagrants; TO days.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

REGULATIONS FOR LENT.-Archbishop Glib
bOns of this (ROman CathOlic) diocese, has is
sued the following regulations for the obSer-
vance OF Lent, which begins On Ash Wedne5-
day, February II: l. All the faithful who have
completed their twenty-first year are, unless
legitimately dispensed, bound to observe the
fast OF Lent. 2. They are to make only one
meal day, excepting Sundays. 3. The meal
allowed on fast days is not to be taken till
about noon. 4. Flesh meat and fish are not to
be used at the same meal during Lent. 5. A
small refreshment, commonly called collation.,
Is allowed in the evening, not to exceed the
four1 h part Of meal. g. 1t is permitted TO use
bread, butter, cheese. eggs, milk, all kinds OF
fruits, salads, vegetables and fish at the COLA
tioD. {. General usage has made it lawfully to
take in the morning some warm liquid, as tea,
coffee or thin chocolate made with water, and
mouthIul of bread. S. Necessity and custom
have authorized the use of hogs lard, instead
OF butter, in preparing permitted food. 9. The
following persons are exempted from the oDli-
years OF age, the sick, nursing women, those
who are obliged to do hard labor all whO
though weakness, cannot fast without great
prejudice to their health. 10. By dfspenSation
the use OF flesh meat will be allowed at all
meals on Sundays, and once day on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with the
exception of Holy Thursday and the second and
last saturdays OF Lent. II. The faithful are re-
minded that, besides the obligation of fasting
imposed by the church, this holy season OF
Lent should be, in an especial manner, time
OF earnest prayer, OF sorrow for Sin of SecluSion
from tho world and its amuSementS, and OF
generous almSgiying. IL. The PaSchal time
extends from the first Sunday OF Lent till
Trinity Sunday, during which time all Catholics
who have attained the use OF reason are bound
to prepare themselves to receive worthily the
Holy communion. the holy season OF Lent is
a very proper time. also, for children to go to
their first confession, which they ought to do
generally when about seven years Of age
Parents should see to this.
Evening star., 1880-01-31
An,usemel,ts. &C.

NATIONAL THEATBR.-Fanny Davenport will
close weeks very successful engagement at
the National this evening as .nogene," in
Shakespeare's 'Cymbeltne." This is one of her
greatest characters. Preparations have been
made to put this play on the stage in excellent
style. Next week Joe Emmett, the great Dutch
comedian, will be at the National as Fritz in
Ireland"
FORD'S OPERA HoUSE-MrS. Bowers and Miss
Thompson will give tonight grand double
bill. Lady Audley's Secret" with Mrs Bowers
as LADY Audley," and scene from ''The
Hunchback," )" with Miss Thompson as Helen"
will be produced This will be the last opportunity
of seeing these two great actresses. Next week
the :. DR.. Clyde" comedy combination will be at
the opera house.
THEATER COMIQUE-The closing night of the
week at the Comique will be an unusually at
tractive one.
SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE. - Dr.. j. Webb
Rogers, the well-known lawyer OF this city, will
lecture at FOrd's opera house tomorrow even
ing, at O'Clock. on "The Conflicts OF Science
and Scripture Reconciled.'
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-The compliment
ary benefit to Miss Minnie EVAN next Tuesday
evening, under the direction of Prof. Bischoff
will be pleasant musical entertainment. See
the advertisement.
Evening star., 1880-01-31
A Concer, a, the Insane Asylum

A concert NJ the insane ASylums
II is the laudable custom Of DR.. W. W. God
ding, the benevolent and experienced superin-
tendent Of the Government Asylum for the In
sane at St Elizabeth, near this District, to often
entertain the unfortunate inmates of that insti-
tuition by dramatic performances balls, and con-
certS, all OF which they greatly enjoy. 1t not
only br1ghtens their dark lives, but is greaJ
The splendid exhibition hall Of the institution.
with its comfortable seats, a fine organ at one
end and a neat little stage at the other, was the
scene last evening OF an entertainment as pleas
ing as it was novel. Its character is best shown
by reference to the programme quoted below.
About half past seven O'Clock the patients with
sound OF music by the orchestra-the male pa
tients entering first and taking seats on one
side of the hall, the females following and taking
present-patient, attendant or guest-waS hand
ed a printed programme headed as fol-
lows: 'ISt. Elizabeth Opera House. Music,
sir. muSic'S the thing.'-MOlierP. Grand rhet-
orical and musical entertainment by mem
bers Of the Mount Vernon Quartette Club.'n
The programme embraced vocal music by the
Mt. Vernon Quartette, (Messrs. E. II. Gill, C.
Cornell, G. Fl. Paddon and r. H. Boswell. With
Mr. Cohen pianist) and by Messrs. J. II. For
Sythe, j. M. Buchanan and VIM. II. Tucker, and
humorous readings by DR.: n. Frank White.
The audience was quite as orderly and well BE-
haved, though not so fashiOnably dressed, as
those which assemble at concerts outside the
institution. Every piece On the programme was
heartily applauded particularly songs or recita-
t1ons with an element of the ludicrous in them,
which elected hearty laughter. The laughing
song of Mr.. Tucker, and the very funny
schoolbOy recitation Of "Casa Blanca"
by Mr.. White, seemed to please the en-
tire audience of insiders and outsiders best.
At the conclusion OF the entertainment the
patients filed out to their wards, and the few
visitors, who had the good fortune to be present,
were invited by DR.. Chase, the first assistant
physician, and his estimable wife, to their apart
ments, where the party was joined by Drs.
Wilmer and Stack of the institution. and re-
freshmenfS were served. After a short period
of social converse the visitors departed, well
pleased. Miss Mary Harris was one of the inter-
is said, at the recently published Statements
that she had been the victim OF her lover, Bur-
roughs, whom she shot in the Treasury depart
ment. His desertion of her after a solemn
promise of marriage, was the only wrong she
avenged.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

THE SITUATION IN MAINE.-Several fuSionistS
took seats in the Maine house yesterday, and
there are but four empty chairs at the senate
rial board. The Auburn Light Infantry de-
military or extraordinary police force are at the
state house now. Gov. Davis left for his home
in East Corinth yesterday afternoon and will
return on MONDAY. IN the meantlme ne VIII
finish his message, which will be delivered the
first of the week. Mr.. Holbrook will be qualified
as treasurer the first of next week. Immedi-
ately on taking his seat yesterday, w. w. Perry
of Camden, a prominent greenbacker. offered
an order repeating that clause in the con-
stitution which requires certificates to be issued
TO members of the legislature.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

THE SPRING RACEs.-The following is copy OF
a letter just received by Major Twining: BAL
TIMORE, Jan. 20, 1SSO.-My Dear Major: have
your letter enclosing the admirable programme
for the running meeting at Washington, in May
committee on the conduct OF the meeting, &c. y
l will cheerfully do SO II can possibly attend
| wrote TO some gentlemen interested in the
association a few weeks ago, expressing doubt
a: regular organized club whose penalties,
II any would be enforced by other racing asso-
Citations. This committee feature, in the alb
sence Of a club. WILL / think, prove equally
effective and / shall not only be happy to
attend myself. but to send any horses that !
may have s.fit" on the occasion.
Truly, (Slgned) ODEN BOWIE"
The committee on the trotting meeting have
received communications from western parties
asking TO be informed what facilities will Le
offered them al this place for working their
trotting horses early next spring.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

A BURGLAR SRNTESCED.-ln the Criminal
Court, yesterday, Charles Ennis alias Ernest, a
colored burglar, pleaded guilty to the breaking
into the house OF Mr.. Reuben w. Johnson, on NJ
street, Tuesday night, and stealing watch and
chain, some cigars and tobacco, two knives, an
orange a box OF backing and Sl0.40 in money.
The Judge gave him three years in the peniten-
tiary. Mr. johnson awoke and saw Ennis stand
ing near his bed. ana asked what he wanted,
when he answered eight for my pipe" Mr..
johnson got up and gave him a light, and going
before the negro opened the street door, and let
him out with his plumber, and then called for
the police. Officer Shilling made the capture
Evening star., 1880-01-31
jan16-f,Sm

IN aay, comprising series Of lectures delivered st
KahnS Museum q Anatomy, on the csnse and cufe
loat health may BE- regatned. adordng hclearsynop:
Is offmpediments g marriage. and the treatme1t
OF 20 years. experisnce: By man. 2oc, currency.
or postage stamps. Aadreee Secretary Kahn4 Mu-
Evening star., 1880-01-31

SALE OF HORSES took place at Wash. Nail
oi'S stables yesterday. conducted by Alfred
Spates and Jas. W. Hahn, formerly auctioneer
for the late VIM. L. Wall & Co. The bidding was
spirited and the sale quite successful. Dandy
brought slS2. 80, although lame; Frank, sl26;
Slap John purchased by Wash. MALLORY, S225;
Cayanaugh. a chestnut gelding, $50; Davie,
$3.50. The remainder OF the stock ranged from
S11O TO S1I7.5O. There were several parties from
The south buying horses and mules present.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

COLUMBIA TENT, No. 140, National order Of
Rechabites, has elected officers as follows: Geo.
Durfee, chief ruler; Jonathan Love, d. ruler;
William Marie, counselor; James Carr, shep.;
William Pagan, treasurer; Philip L. Roder, jr..
iesite: Charles Richards. I.G.; Wiliam keating,
- S,SS.; Samuel Richardson, trustee: LOUIS H. Ian
arlan. Per.
Evening star., 1880-01-31
CUTICU RA
REMEDIES

Have speedily and permanently cured Humors of
the Skin and Scalp Of Children and Infants afflicted
since birth.
The treatment prescribed in such cases is mild
doses of the CUTICURA REsoLvENT, perfectly safe
yet powerful blood purifier and the external use of
CUT1CuRA, the great skin cure. The CUTIcuRA
SOAP should be the only soap applied to the diseased
skin for cleansing purposes.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

AN EJEcTMENT SUIT.-Yesterday. in the Court
In General Term, the suit OF Dudley ct al. agt.
Brown ct al. was decided, the Judgment below
for plaintiffs being affirmed. The plaintiffs,
Nancy Dudley, Ann Shakelford. William and
John Berry, and Elizabeth. claimed that Daniel
Carroll sold property corner OF I'd and A streets
southeast. in 1929, to George Cole, whose heirs
at-law they claim 10 be. Defendant claimed to
have occupied 1t since 1872, holding il as gift
from his mother, who had been IN possession
since 1919.
Evening star., 1880-01-31
CHILDREN IND INFANTS.
More Cures of Skin nd Scalp Affections
by the Cuticura Remedies.

:, Fred; Rohrer, Esq, Cashier Stock Growers Ma
tional Bank, Pueblo, Colorado, writes: 81 am SO
well pleased with its effects my baby, that
not afford to be without it in my house. 1t is a
wonderful cure, and s bound to become very popu-
lar soon its virtues known to the masses. ~
- s. Weeks, ESQ, Town Treasurer, s f., st. Adams.
charm on my baby's face and head. Cured the
head entirely, and has nearly cleaned the face of
Plant has ordered it for them"
M NJ; .,i Chick, ESQ, A Franklin St., Boston,
has what the doctors call Eczema. We have tried
most everything, and at last have used CUTICURA.
aud she is almost a new child, and we feel very
happy"
Evening star., 1880-01-31

A WIFE's BILL FOR DIVORCE. julia Eliza
Grahe yesterday. by her attorney, A. B. Will
liams filed bill for divorce from John Grahe,
TO whom she was married in 1872, and lived
with at the house OF Mrs. j. Ii. Kline, her
mother, for some time. She charges him with
desertion, non-support, cruelty, ha6itual drunk
eppeSS and adultery
Evening star., 1880-01-31

1.-THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, the native home OF all
lofty intelligeDceS, as well as the asylum for
bruised hearts," or 'Scence and Scripture Re
conciled.n DR.. Rogers, the well-known lawyer
of this city, will lecture on the above subject at
Ford's opera House next Sunday evening ats
O'Clock. Tickets, 25 cents. Private boxes, s.
and $40,
Evening star., 1880-01-31
HUMOR ON A CHILD
Since Birth Cured, After Faithful Med
ical Treatment Had Failed,

MEssRs. WEEKS l. POTTER: Genuenoen,-My little
Of his face since he was born which during the last
four months has spread the entire side of the
have itched and frrtated him a great deal, as lie
scratched the surface all the time, no matter what
friends and my physician without benefit until
found CUTICURA, which Immediately allayed the
itching and Inflammation, and entirely cured him.
Respectfully. JOHN L. SURRY
With Walworth Manufacturing Co.
BOSTON, April Is, 1878.
NOTE. Once cured, the skin may be rendered
soft and fair by using the Outcura Soap excusiyey
for toilet or nursery purposes.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

FALSE ScAIKs-Mr. James Small, sealer Of
weights and measarers, this morning seized nine
spring balance scales, from different rag and
junk dealers, all weighing too light, and confis-
Gated them. He proposes to bring all the own
erS up before the court.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

TowsoNs great opening took place to-day at
No. go PENNSYLVANIA avenue, south side near
9Th ST., and IL was crowded, despite the weather.
The bargains which he advertised during the
week We're eagerly sought His new store is
fully completed and stocked with goods bought
before the rise.
Evening star., 1880-01-31

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE AT AUC-
TloN.-Parties looking for very desirable build
ing lots 1or investment or building purposes,
should not fail to attend the auction sale Of lots
on X street between 18th and 18th streets north
west, to be held on Monday afternoon by b. IL.
Warner, Auct. See advertisement in NdtjOaa!
r. mi
Evening star., 1880-01-31

HEMoRRHoIDs effectually cured without pain
or Inconvenience to the patient by using Bar
lett's Pie SuppoSitO1ies. Evidence furnished by
General Agents, j. C. Baker & Co., Philadelphia.
Sold by druggists, or mailed on receipt Of $1.00.
The best Cod Lirer Oii-RGke7.'S. eO4
Evening star., 1880-01-31
COLLINS,
Voltaic Electric Plasters.

They destroy all tendency to Inflammation by
drawing from the system morbid unwholesome
matter, thus preventing curing Rheumatism
Neuralgia and Sciatica. Worn over the pit Of the
stomach. they preventAgue and Liver Pains, In
fammation of the Liver and Kidneys. Bilious Colic
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Cramps and Pains. P
Evening star., 1880-01-31

THE AUCTION SALE of dry goods at Lansburgh
Il Bros double store, Tth street, Is still goiag
on, and will be continued for several weeks.
Thousands OF dollars worth of goods of every
description have been disposed OF and great bar
gains have been sold, some goods not bringing
len cents on the dollar