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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Beonf riSef has "ceer been as high in pres
portion as the Ouschita ani Other rivers.
MssIss ppi IS now over & feet above low
water at Nicssbu'g anl the signal service
officers report ( the danger line We have
noticed the diae'sH, stages there aud j, .e-
cures abon, "a ieet TO put the wafer through
Rsy"iI;s. Il is to be hoped thi. cold weather
viii check mp the water,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

The iuunSes Volk, or Young Folks,
January 18th, is on our table, Ills
Is an excellent periodical for Young
folks. 1t is in English and German.
Subscription $500 per year or
10 cts. per copy. 1t is e semi
monthly Illustrated Magazine.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

We learn that jim Nixon Pompey
who lived on the lower part Of tie
lower Jordan place died Of pneu-
rnonia last week. The doctors seem
to be busy now as this disease is VERY
prevalent III this section of country.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24
CEEEHEi F'S SALE.

Chl.ic & Powell " +. +. Ioa'.nn1c-y.
No. los i--rwenty >seyen.A District Court.
State OF Louisiana Parish Of R,cn.anJ
BY virtue ar n wit Of seizu,e ard sa ,c III
reciei to ne from the ii1., radio >7,h d. ,
u,ci Co'nr, ~ the shove entitled end num-
b.r-G sat, having seized. | will proceed 10
sell. .nT cs-h. -ah'-r' to ay1rai7ru-u;. 70 he
los, aid hi.he.' bidder I, tie ga, d2or o: the
court home, IN Ri.hisnd parish, on
SATURDAY., JANUARY .7:h 1853.
he following des..rii.e1 property, to,wi'
An undivided interest IN ar! - H.. ras'
J Of soc ( cas- ! oFnwi and . OF "
Of sec 30 euj ~ | oi = = anu d
nv an - o: &c and : ~ OF sc u.
aud n ! Of v ani all v I [! " of
sec ! north O: rshIoai, and .tfue Z and
al oine of sec. -, north OF railroad,
q! ~ ,own-hp H., no':h range, Q eas', wiki
all 'ac Improvements thereon.
Seized he property of Geieutan' AMI
wi! De so!I 10 sa;is.. said deb, inicres, AMI
cost.
LEN SCOTT, Sheriff
SkerEs o:'.'o EayyIrs la Dee ~, ST.
Dec. i3-1t-prt'er fee, SO 30
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

The snow commenced 20 fall las {
Monday night, Tuesday sieeted some,
an / continued very cold all week.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

We met this week our joviai old
friend Alec Mackay in town. Mack
is always cheerful and for endurance
he has no superior and We doubt if ne
has an equal. No difference how bad
the weather Mack never stops for
anything.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Wcme. DE-. Campbell from Alto in
Rayville yesterday, he came up Thurs
day night, as cold "a it was to see
Mrs. Bledsoe. Dr.. Campbell is ac-
knowledged to be one Of the best
physicians III the cOnntry.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Little Tonic Summerlin is down
with measles, in fact they have be-
come so common that I've think it
hardly an item of news to report the
cases.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

We had the pleasure of meeting
Maj. Oliver with his bride and sister
in-law at the depot Thursday. and
forming an acquaintance with Mrs o.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

We noticed ca Thursday evening
yourg ma1 OF the T. Il. force
seating on the ice near the r. r.
Cuivert. He seemed to understand
his business and moved around quite
gracefully.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24
Benevolent Orders.

Hsguar communications Of Il F. Mcclure
Ledge Nc 200, +. 4 A N,,ou>. second
Wednesday in each monih-W L Diver
W. N Jno. Sumnariin, Secretary
{. K. BalfoIr Lodge No 10, Knights of
Pythiss, meets every Tuesday night {. 7.
Baifonr, c. C.; Jno. 5. summcrIin, X. 0: K.
As.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

]. F. Loveless is sick with measles,
it il supposed. Mr.. L. 3. Edwards
is also sick, and Mr.. Newhall.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Mrs. Sallie Bledsos has been quite
sick for several days and up to this
time is very low.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Joseph Nichols and several others
from Big creek neighborhood report
plenty of water and bad weather.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

John j. Adams was in town this
week. Cold weather and bad roads
reported by all from below.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

As viii be seen by their cad IL
another coir,nL. .x-rAi,t Justice
Lutr.ing and Talbot Stiiiman, ESq
hay" formed = law partnership. Tlr
!.ew ti1m combines apr"f3u-.d k;.owl
edge of'la .Iw al! il ieit:i-able cn-
cry. Hoe advantage, vii com
m"ul airs,r, Lu;"hnE x Sti.,:nan
T. iit!.ant-. Monroe Bulletin.
We chee.fil!y en.i,-,- tn- above
.ui Join il comm"Il.nL the now
firin to the public
Attention il direction - tic cl1r@e
in iaY card IL the BA.ccn cf ts-uay.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Mrs. Whitworth left Rayvil.e for
New Orleans Thursday.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24
Protection.

Protection.
No snch protective ogalnFt chiis am
Aver and other diseases OF a msllris tyyo
exists a. Hostettcr's Stomach Bitiera. 10
riieves constipation, lIver disorders, rheu.
m2tism, kidney and bladder ailments vita
Certainty and prompt!tude. A change, as
gratifying es IL Is complete, soon takes
place IN the appearance, Us well ss the
who u-es this standard promoter of hcalia
and strength.
For sale By ell Druggists and Dealers
ReLsra.ly.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

II cases OF dyspepsia, debility, rhuema.
tIsm ieve- and aSae, liver compliant m
acuvCty OF the KIDNEYS AID bladder. con.
supsuOn and otter orgaaIc !Lala-.-s,
Kos tiers stomach B;iteTs y tired
RENE y. - which TIE medical brother
ami which as tcric, si..rstIve anu house
bold syscllc for CIsOTfiers Of the stomach,
liver ald bowe.s has sI uDoouuded pOpd-
lsrity.
foT sale BIZ Druggists and Dc.icrs. 70 whom
Apply iJT EGstetter'5 hl.r-.ac tor i.oJ.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

ViclShiurg Shreveport & Pacific R. R.
Time Table No. f.,
Taking EEec, Dece nber lih', 1884
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Cold weather and wood scarce.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

On Friday morning everything was
weighted down with ice.
All complain of dull times at Ray
vile. Few people coming to :own.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24

Nos ! and 2 Take Dinner AT Ravviie
JOHN SCOTT = Y DAbNEY,
General hsusger. Chief Ergr 4 Supt
r. CAkROLL, General Supt.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-01-24
kcelrse's wine OF CAhDUi !

makes Ladies' viyaci % q
cheerful, and fascinating In
society. II converts scolding
wives, cross sisters. and home
~ giris into loving mothers,
amiable daughters, and beeu.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17

drawing him up, and twice he came very near
being dragged over the brink himself. But he
was finally successful, however, and the emo
tions of the father and son, when the latter was
safely landed on solid ground, can be more read
lily imagined than described. Frank was entire
ly uninjured, with the exception of several
bruises on the left leg. He described his
sensations while descending as most ter
rible. and owes his escapes from injury to the
fortunate circumstance of his horse remain
ing under him. The animal struck the
bottom first. and this broke the force of Franks
fall. The horse, Frank thought, was not dead,
but he intended to return and shoot him.
Frank described the cavern in which he de-
scended as being about seventy-fve feet in
length. He had fallen on the west side of a
shelf of rocks, just below which a foaming
stream of water was rushing madly past. This
stream appeared, as near as Frank could tell, In
the dim light, to be about fifty feet in width.
The spray that was constantly being dashed
over the rock on which he had fallen, had left a
heavy deposit of salt, from which it was evident
the stream came from Great Salt Lake. The
cavern narrowed down at either end, just leav-
ing room for the channel of the stream. Young
Whitford's escape was no less marvellous than
was the wonderful discovery he made. This
underground stream was flowing in a south
westerly direction, directly from the lake, and
if it is not an outlet, what is it2 The place
where this occurred is about twenty-five miles
from this city, and the locality will probably be
visited by a party from this city in a few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17

Pittsburg Times.
Patrick Doyle, Of Middletown, Pa, has a cow
on his dairy farm, near that village, whose life
is made miserable by a hens singular attachment
for her. For over a year the hen has been an
inseparable companion Of the COW, and spends
all of the time, when not on her nest, or joining
the other chickens when they are fed, percned
on the cows back. There she roosts at night,
whether the cow may be in the barn, the barn
yard or the pasture. The COW does not approve
of this close companionship, and is always trying
to shake the hen off her back or whisk her off
with her tail. The hen is always prepared for
these attempts, and when the COW lowers her head
and shakes her shoulders the hen trots along her
back beyond the effects of the shaking. If this
brings her within reach of a possible whisk of
the cows tail, she watches it closely, and at the
first movement of that appendage she trots back
again to a place of safety between the cows
horns.
At times the COW will suddenly start on a dead
run around a field or the barnyard, lowering her
head, flashing her tail, and believing, as if to
terrify the hen into taking her departure. The
hen will then scramble to and fro on the cows
back to maintain her position, but the result of
this on the part of the COW is, nine
times out of ten, to force its unwelcome COM
panion to fly off. The cow is no sooner at rest
than the hen steals up and mounts again to her
perch. This amusing scene is witnessed almost
daily by people who go to the farm for the pur-
pose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
THE SUNDAY JOURNAL

Is a paper of twelve pages, sold for five cents,
the same as the Saturday Journal. The SUN.
DAY JOURNAL reaches every town and city
in Indiana and the surrounding ter
ritory. The circulation of the Sunday
edition is the largest and best of any
Sunday paper printed in Indiana, and III
has made itself the Peoples Paper. The
JOURNAL is without connect
itor in the State in the character and variety
of matter it presents its readers. The best
writer's in the State and the country freely
contribute to it's columns. In it's enlarged
and improved form it viii be absolutely with
a rival or peer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Eccentricities of a Will.
Boston Special

bOstUn EptClhI.
Josiah F. Twiss, of Hollis, N. H., a man of
eccentric habits of thought and manner, died at
his home in that place, to-day. TIL provisions
of his will were that his funeral music should be
by a brass band, which should be paid $40 for
its services; that his body should be buried
under a clump of b~alm-gilead trees. which he
set out a few years ago; that 500 should be
expended for peanuts and candy with which to
treat the mourners; that his wife should have
half of his property, his children So each, and
that 81 900 be held in trust forever for the pur-
pose of educating his children children in gem
~erations to come. The will was presented 10
the judge of probate. who refused to set it up.
His property, therefore. will be disposed of in
accordance with the State laws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Not So Romantic.

Albany Journal.
1t was at the roller skating rink. They were
gliding gracefully around the wide expanse to
the enhancing strains of "See-saw." He was
one of the proud-but 80 bashful-rink profess
sors, and she a giddy young miss-and so pretty.
See, she bends her graceful head to catch the en-
couragins words he is whispering to her-so full
of fiattery. How sweetly she smiles as she whis-
pers:
Sand were you ever at Albany beforel"
"Oh, yes" he replies, "a few years ago I had
the pleasure of visiting your beautiful city, and
I remember it WE'LL stopped at the Kenmore. "
Not so romantic when, a few days after, the
proprietress of the Kenmore happened to be one
of the on-lookers at the rink, and, while talking
with this sweet young miss, espied the dandy
professor who had stopped at the Kenmore.
why" she exclaimed, there goes one of my
old elevator boys"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
"Consulting Physicians.

Some of the army officers here think that the
doctors around General Grant are going through
the same melancholy farce of ignorance that
was exhibited around the bedside of General
Garfield. One of the most prominent officers of
the army said last night: ''There is nothing in
trades-unionism of the medical profession. The
so-called etiquette of the doctors needs smash
ing. 1t is contrary to common sense. What is
the object of having a consultation OF physiciansg
The supposed object is to gain additional informa-
ton, to have new light thrown upon treatment
and to remedy any mistakes made by those in
original charge of the case. But dio you ever
know of any Of the consulting physicians to
make any criticism or change in the mode of
treatment? They have not the courage. Ell
quette forbids them. Call in a dozen, if you
please, of the best physicians to consult in a
case in charge of one of the most ignorant and
incapable of the profession. If he is a physician
in regular standing the professionals called in
will approve the action of the man in charge. no
matter If they are firmly convinced that his
course will result in the death of the patient, and
is exactly the reverse of what is proper. This was
particularly true in the case of General Garfield.
Drs. Hamilton and Agnew never agreed in pri-
vate with the opinion of the physician in charge.
Yet they never said one word nor raised their
finger to change the policy of the treatment. II
see,' said the officer. shat all of the doctors
connected with Grants case gave him mp over a
month ago. The moment they gave him up the
doctors should have been tried. Grant has thus
far disproyed every prediction they have made
regarding him. The doctors seem to insist upon
his dying SO as to verify their predictions. I
should like to see some of the leading physicians
of the homeopathic school have charge of Gen.
Grants case. The allopathic people can do moth
ing. They acknowledge their incapacity. | say
let the other doctors have a chance. / believe
that General Grants lite may be prolonged for a
number of years yet if we could get the murder
ing doctors of the old school away from him"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17

The Probable Outlet Accidentally Discovered
hv a Rnv

Dy u A6Oys
Salt Lake Democrat.
Peter Whitford, a farmer, living a few miles
southeast of the city, and his son Frank, nine
teen years of age, were looking for some stray
cattle. They were on horseback, and followed the
tracks of the cattle to within a few miles of the
most southern point of the lake. Frank was
riding some distance in advance of his father,
and was gazing intently on the ground, as the
tracks of the cattle were somewhat indistinct.
While they were riding quietly along in this
manner. Mr.. Whitford was startled by a shout
from his son, and looking quickly up,
he saw Frank throw his arms wildly
into the air, while his horse was
plunging about as if terror-stricken At the
same time there was g deep, rumbling sound
that seemed to ZONE from the center of the
earth. In an instant, and before Mr.. Whitford
had time to think, his son and the horse he rode
had disappeared from view, and in the place
where they had been a yawning chasm appeared,
from the sides of which the earth was still cav
ing and dropping down.
MIR. Whitford for several moments was stupe-
fed with terror, and then, as he began to real
ize the terrible situation, he became almost
frantic. The last piercing Shrek of his son was
still ringing in his ears, and he could not tell how
far he had fallen or what dreadful fate he had
met The aperture seemed to be about thirty
feet in width, and was nearly circular. Mr..
Whitford noticed that on the opposite
side from where he was standing the
earth seemed comparatively solid. He there
fore proceeded cautiously around, and, face
downward, crept slowly and carefully forward
until he was enabled to peer oyer the brink of
the chasm. At first he could distinguish moth
ing but impenetrable darkness The faint rush
of waters far below was the only sound that
greeted his ear, and after gazing intently for
several moments, he beheld the glimmer and
foam of the water. He then began to hello"
Justify, and waiting a few moments for a reply,
he heard a faint response come up from the
depths below. He was overjoyed by this dis
covery that his son was still alive. and immedi-
ately set about to devise some means for his
rescue. Fortunately. he carried upon the horn
of the saddle a stout lariat rope, about fifty feet
in length, which he hastily procured and low
cred over the side of the opening. Frank
shouted up that it would not reach by
several feet, and Mr.. Whitford heightened it by
adding the briddle-reins, when he was over
joyed by the discovery that it reached his son.
Frank fastened the rope securely around his
body, and shouted for his father to draw him up.
Although he is very small in stature, and does
not weigh over l25 pounds. it was only by super
human efforts that Mr.. Whitford succeeded in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
The Eclipse of the Son.

Rockland Courier-Gazette.
A great, terrific noise came waiting over
Hickenlooperis back fence. Mrs. Hickenlooper
ran to the window and looked out. She saw her
husband gazing intently over into the yard of
their next door-neighbor, while a lively express
sion of satisfaction played over his features.
The noise continued, punctuated with the yells of
a boy, together with what seemed to be the en-
phatic swish of a skate strap. Mrs. Hicken-
topper threw up the window.
what is itr' she called. What are you do
ing, Horace2'
Mr.. Hickenlooper motioned for silence with a
backward sweep of the hand.
'Hushw he whispered h~oarsely; "Tm watching
the clips of the son."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL
(wEEKLY EDTTION)

Is the best secular paper published in the
State. 1t is a complete compendium of the
news of the week, with special features Of late
and trustworthy market reports, and a depart
ment of industrial and agricultural ipteIis
gence carefully prepared by an editor. Of laAg
experience. In these respects the WEEKLY
JOURNAL is superior to any mere agricult-
ural paper, for the field it covers is infinitely
more extensive than that which, can be oceg-
pied by any special class publication. q4sgM
SPECIAL TERMS d s:iap
Are made to agents and cadyassers Rndofor
clubbing with other papsrs.: For adj "details
address the publishers alaceaa ID hluow ii
.fJN0 G. NEWo& dSzaNy 1870
Corner Market fanG RentisyltsAia Htss III
\ won m, l!s1i Indianapolis inao
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Ignorant, but Eloquent.
Brooklyn Union.

Brooklyn Union.
City Editor TO new reporter)-You say in this
report of the fire that the lurid glare of forked
flames shot athwart the dark domed sky. Are
you sure of that.
New Reporter-Yes, sir; I saw the whole
thing.
City Editor--Did you notice any insurance
lurking about the place., or learn what caused
the fire, or the probable amount of property de-
stroyed2
New Reporter-No, sir.
City Editor tstriking a match)-Well, just
watch the lurid glare of forked flames shoot
athwart this report.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
The Retired Presidents.
New York Commercial Advertiser.

new NOrK COmmercIaE AuVertlser.
Ex- President Arthur in taking up the work
ing oar again sets a good example to those young
men who have derived from the luxurious do
nothings of Europe the notion that leisure, not
labor, distinguishes the gentleman. In con-
formity to the entire spirit OF our institutions
he decides that the post of honor is thatin which
talents and experience can be made of some
service to his fellow-men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Avoiding a Beat
San Francisco Post.

San Francisco Post.
The editor Of the Deadwood Roarer attended
church for the first time last Sunday. In about
an hour he rushed into the Office and shouted:
what the blazes are you fellows doing2 How
about the news from the seat of warp
what news?"
'Why, all this about the Egyptian army being
drowned in the Red sea. Why. the gospel sharp
up at the church was telling about it just now,
and not a word of it in this mornings paper.
Hustle around, you fellows, and get the 1ects. or
the Snap Shot will get a beat on us. Look spry,
there, and run an extra edition while | put on
the bulletin board: Great English Victory in the
So,1dan'u
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
They Belonged to Different Church,

They Belonged to Different Churches.
Arkansaw Traveller.
"Why do you desire a divorce27 asked the
chancery judge.
'Well, replied the man from the mountains,
because me an the ole woman can't get along
together. She belongs to one church an I be-
long to another"
"a religious incompatibility, I suppose"
"Yes, I reckon that's it."
"You don't agree in your religious IDEAS"
'No, sah." ,
"Give me an example"
swell, luther ia. I shot Ham Bales. I shot
him with a rifle. Wife she lowed that if / had
belonged to her church i would have shot him
with a pistol. / know that / an right, for I
don't want to take no chances"
The case has been taken under advisement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
A Precedent Set by Marc Antony.

New York Journal.
II think it's absurd that young ladies should
kiss their poodles," said q Murray Hill man to
his friend. There's no reason for it."
20, yes, there is; and there's also a precedent
for the proceeding"
'Please explain"
1.-THE reason is that most of the girls have
nothing better to kiss; the precedent was estab-
lished by Marc Antony when he said, Havoc,
let's lip the dogs of war;"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Poetry or Nothing.

"See here" said a citizen of St Louis to the
the book back. / asked you to give me a volume
of poetry to put on the parlor table, but every
burned word in this book is straight prose-
why, man alive, that was written by Shaks,
peare."
81 don't care who writ it, it's prose; I've looked
it all through. For instance, here's a specimen:
"sHow silver sweet sound lovers tongues by night,
Like softest music to attendin' ears!.'
'Do you call that poetry, rhymin' ears with
night You can take it back. / don't want it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
Great Fun.
Washington Letter.

Miss Van Vechten and Miss Folsom found it
good fun while at the White House to 60 into
the East room when the President was receiv-
ing strangers, and to place themselves at the end
of the line and amaze him by coming up among
the last ones to shake hands with him. "He
did look so surprised to see us. said one of the
merry girls in telling this; The had had his little
speech ready for every one else, but when he
saw US he was too astonished to say anything to
uen