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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
The Danish Court.

The present year is one of great re.
toicing among several of the crowned
heads and their families. Kings com.
memorate their coming to power.
princes celebrate their silver wedd ngs,
aud whole crop of royal offspring is
made happy by the belrothals arranged
by shrewd and august parent. The
echo of the festivities at Athens will
have scarcely died away before King
Georges father and mother will begin
to celebrate the twenty-iiflh anniver.
sary of King Christian ks accession
to the throne of Denmark. Ii is not
impossible that on this joyous occasion
other engagements Of The grandch.l /.
dren of the Danish princely iamily
may Je ANNOUNCED. Some of the Eng.
lish royal grandchildren have reached
n marriageable age, the parents of the
Grand Duke Nicholas. heir 10 the Rus
sian throne, are looking over the LIST
OF suitable princesses, and rumor say 8
that Prince George. Of Greece. has been
captivaled by the bright eyes of the
Princess Marguerite. daughter of the
Duke of Charters. No rcigning house
IN Europe has made so many good
matches" for its children rs has the
Danish royal family. The kings eld-
est son, Christian. is married 10 the
Princess Louise. of Sweden; Alexandra
is Princess OF Wales and future Queen
of England; George is King of Greece;
Dagmar is Empress of Russia; Thyra
is Duchess Of Cumberland and wife of
the pretender 10 the Hanoverian crown;
Valdemar. married 10 the Princess
Marie Of Chartres. is possible future
King of Bulgaria.
These alliances undoubtedly serve
TO soften King Christians regret for
the German spoliation of 1864 and to
compensate him for the inter or diff
rultics of his rcgn-difficulties. lot me
add, that are entirely OF his own max
lug. Although he owes his crown rs
much 10 popular choice as to any
r ght of monarchical success on. King
Christian has governed Denmark like
a despot and has taken no account OF
the fact that ho is constitutional sOv-
ereigm For him the Folkeihing. or
House of:Representatives. hardly exists;
he has generally selected his minister's
from the minority in the Landslliing.
or Senate. has decreed laws in opposi-
ton to the votes of the Chamber elect
ell by universal suffrage, and, in brief.
has ruled Denmark with high hand.
Tho present Estrup ministry has been
in power fourteen years and has been
defeated more than twenty times. but
il has always refused to resign. Know
ing that it is sustained by the King and
The ristocrat'c Landsthing, which is
composed almost exclusively of land
owners and officials appointed by the
sovereign. tho Estrup cabinet has con.
timed 10 arbitrarily reject tho liber-
ties demanded BY the majority and to
impose taxes and laws that are faith
fully executed by a servile administra-
ton. In most countr .es such q state
of affairs would long ago have brought
about o revolution. but the Danish
pessautry do not seem 10 be ripe for
political revolt aud prefer being OPP
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
ABOUT CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

A Doctor Tells How Fnsiiy Malic-
mint Diseases Can 10 Carried
About the city.
"How mucl, danger every one runs
each day of catching malignant dis
ease IS very little known" sa d doc
tor recently 10 4 reporter for tho Latt
and Express. MANY diseases. like
hydrophobia. are onlc convesed by
coming in direct contact with an
abradcd surface. In other diseases it
is wonderful the extent 10 VIII ch the
communicating particles can be cay
tied. Persons have taken the small
pox 4 mile distant from the hospital.
Scarlet fever is very contagious. A
dress folded up at the bed Of q dying
patient and placed in n trunk. has con-
veyed the poison TO n family of chill
dren four miles distant when the dress
was unfOlded in their presence after
three months time has elapsed.
NhOoplng- cough and diphiheria are
probably neeer conveyed except by the
breath of the patient Measles is COM
municatcd great distance and Is COM
municatcd by the clothing and carried
about by persons sting tho SEX
room. Ii is certain that many diseases
have been contracted by attending the
funeral of some person who has died of
a ntagious disease. Too much care
cannot be taken in disposing OF the
clothing. or disinfecting everything
that has been near person suffering
with~a communicable disease. After
a patient has shown the first symptoms
of scarlet fever it takes forty-nire
days before the pat cnt is free from in-
lection. smallpox iifty-six DAYS. mea.
sles twentv-seven days. diphtheria
twenty-e ght days. mumps twenty one
days and typhoid fever tweniy-eIght
DAYS
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
A SPANIEl'S DEVOTION,
Almost Human Agony OF n Dog Over
Ills Masters Death

Ills huster's Beutn.
The Duo d Enghien had spaniel
which passionately lamcnted over his
death. and We wonder if Napoleon suf-
fered any qualms of remorsc when he
read Of it iiercely bcmoaning lis mas.
ter's untimely fate in the moat at VIM
cenncs. At the first halt tho ItuC
d Enghien's abduclors made. their
prisoner requested them to send back
TO Ettenhem for his dog and his
ciothcs." He did we'll 10 ask for his
dog. for at S,rasburg Napoleon had or
dercd that his friends and servants
were 10 leave him. HIS dog, however,
since ii lacked "thc div no power TO
speak WORDS was not included in the
order. In the brief days cf life which
remained to him. this specchlcss friend
was hi. only companion, went with
him prisoner TO Paris, and entered
Nmcen:cs at his heels. On his arrival
mere he was depressed. and his dog
sided up 10 him, and Lamartue saws:
''The spaniel which he had kept at his
side tho whole route rested his head on
his masters knee" The dog begu led
him out OF dark thoughts of his dole
ful prospects, his spirits rose, and he
left Tho wiMdow, out of which he had
'seeh disconsOlately staring. and called
his dog TO share his supper with him.
The faithful creature WAS on guard
beside lam when one midnight
inc was aroused from bis sleep TO
appear before his judge. The Duke.
sure OF his Innocence. went 10 the
mockcry Of n trial with san
guiIe hopes of speedy re-
lease. lie did not know that during
his trial his grave was being dug. Att
er leaving the judgmen; hall the priso.
ner, still uasup.ciou Of the haste to
fulfill the sentence from which he ex-
pccted pardon. was talking 10 Lieut..
NOiret, a soldier who had known his
grandfather, tho Prince of Conde. a
historian says ''he played with his
dog" while chatting gayly 10 the SOL
dier. The poor beast had been i'll ut
ease. for some subtle instinct warned
it that there was danger afoot Its
dullest spirits were raised BY its
~"ohNA h'Sui"hN'If but ~ WAS SHOll-
lived cOnien;ment for the Duke and
his dumb friend were soon parted by
death. The prisoner was ordered to
follow the commander down dark
some stairway, which lei into the
mOat. The Duke hesiia,od but the
dog followed without question Mt his
masters heels. The Duke. when he
reached the trench. realized the truth.
He cut lock OF his ha r. gave it and
a ring 10 Noiret 10 send to his be-
trOthed. Princess Charlotte de Rohan.
As o'clock struck the soldiers fired,
and Napoleon's young victim fell. The
spaniel. in the dim light-for it was a
gloomy March morning, and the moat
was lit by solitary lantern-had not
seen its masters face, and WAS UNI
aware of his evil fate il it saw him
dead. In vain it fawned upon
him, who buta few minutes previously,
had strOked and commended Ia pleas
ell favOrtc. 1t was with difficulty
that the poor animal could be torn
from the spot and given TO one of the
Princes servants. who took him to
the Princess Charlotte. ELchrn0e.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
1t Don't Do to Pay Before Delivery.

II was a rather queer remark that a
Buffalo business man made lately. Said
he. Il can get better bargain in any
store in this town if ! don't pay as ]
60 than l can for cash. and what is
still more to the purpose l can COM
mand better treatment and better ser.
vice while am making the purchase.
The moment my monev goes over the
counter the interest in prompt delivers
and snch accessories must all fall back
on the character of the house ] am
dealing with. But if do not pay al
once an st Il customer 10 be looked
after and everything viii, Ike done Il
Retain w. good VII '~E'5tla Er-
u css. =. t4.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
Trousers to Fit.

Tailor measuring eminent prohibi'
ZIONIST for irousers): Seven a half.
thirteen quarter, Ten seven -eichis.
How's prohibition up your war. Mr..
DR.. rol?" Mr.. Dryroi: IF rst.class. '
Tailor: ''Thirty-one a quarter. nine
twenty haif-want hip.pockets. sirT
Mr.. Dryrot: ''Ycs. two on en-
T, l,r: "Ani two hip-rockc,s. prob.
1.i.on slzs n-.ES cit.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
Terms OF Subscription,
Table OF Advertising R.,c.

Hecommended BY the Louis ana Pros, Associ,.
n,n, I adoption by the publishers of
county newspapers in { is State. In ac-
antas etns advertisements from advertising
Transient advertising one inch o,o ILL.,,
tl-5o; each subsequent tine, 75c. '''ne'
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01

r. shis season. a. spring approaches. good re
liable Z. ,ic and blood pnrifcr 10 needed by nearly
everybody. Hoofs sarsapsria 10 peculiarly adapted
for this rurpos. and becomes mere pe'a'ar eve"
ycsr. Try Il this spring
svle I to,k Hoods ssrsaparflla that heavtness
IN nv stomach left; the duilness In my head and the
gloomy, despord mt feeling disappeared began to
Get stronger my blood gained better circulation. tins
cold ,ess ip ~y hands and feet feft me. and my KID
,eys do no, botncr me ~ before" o. y. Hull. ~
Mslerabur1 a
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01

DIR. l.. LIDDELL tenders his profes
sional services 10 the people of Rayvill
and surrounding neighborhood.
The Doctor will be found at his Office
formerly occupied by L. c. Montgome.
ry, on the northeast corner of the coUr,
house square or at his residence IN
Rhymes addition to Rayville. on sam:
street, 300 yard south, unless profession
Hay engaged.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-12-01
HeaIth and Strength

"a ye,r ago suffered from iad'ses1,a had tenn
bae headaches very little appetite; IN fact seemed
ooup,efe broken down. On taking HooGs sassa-
par:ila began 70 Improve and nov hsvs good
sppesisc. ana NJ health II excellent compared TO
WAT Il wa am better m spirits an - troubled
Vim eo1d feet Sr han1a md am entirely cured Of IA
dieruion." Nfxgrx NAxxzA HsvesFk Orange
County. ny
HI. Ds ssrs - ost eoly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
MURcHIsON THE AUTHOR.
The Los Angeles Chimes" Explains How
the Letter Became Pubic.

The Los Angeles Chimes" Explains How
the Letter Became Pubic.
The Times Of Los Angeles. Cal. the paper
that first printed Lord Sackville's letter.
publishes what the editor claims are the
real facts connected with the Murchison-
West correspondence. The Times says:
Information has been gathered directly from
the few persons who are on the inside and pos
sessed OF all the facts in the case The idea OF
writing letter to Minister West originated with
Murchson himself in the latter part Of August
or early in September. He IL q reputable citizen
of Pomona, in this county, of English parentage
He consulted a confidential friend in its prepare
t on. Murchison said at the outset, and before
sending the letter, that the object was not to
perpetrate joke or crafty curiosity, but to get
Minister Vests opinion ON the topic embraced
in the letter. Murchison's letter was dated Sept
4. and Vests answer Sept ~ The Minis
ter's letter was resolved ut Pomona Sept
70 aud kept by the receiver until Oct 49, a full
month, whom II was brought 10 Los Angeles by
w. A. Bell, City Attorney OF Pomona, and laid
before w. Z. Fitzgerald, member OF the state
Republican Committee; Henry j. Gage Dele
e t -at-IIarse ut tho Chicago Convention; Harri-
son Gray Otis, oditor OF the Los Angeles Times;
and enc other local candidate. They saw tho
importance OF Vests letter in political point
of view, and IL was unanimously determined by
the persons present 10 make the letter pubic
without delay, which was done the date OF the
first publication here being Oct. 81
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Bradstreet's Comes Out Ahead In a Fa-
nous Suit.

Bradstreets Comes Out Ahead In a Fa-
nous Suit.
An important decision. and one which
will be OF interest to business firms, has
been rendered by Judge Gordon at Phila-
delphia, Pa Crew. Levick & Co., oil mer-
chants, sued the Bradstreet Company to
recover damages for alleged untrue infor-
nation furnished them. The plaintiffs had
asked the agency to give them a report of
the Union Refining and Manufacturing
Company. OF New Jersey. and they reported
that the company had a paid-up capital
{: S6O0.0O0. and were in good condition.
On the strength OF this Crew. Levick Il Co.
gave them credit for the amount OF 81. 500.
which they have never been able to collect.
1t was alleged that the Union Refining Com
pany was insolvcnt ut the time the report
was furnished. The Judge, on motion OF
non-suit, granted it on the ground that the
contract was as if between two private
people; the defendcnt corporation being a
private and not public one. and that Crew.
Levck X CO.. in signing their contract
with them. had waived the right to recover
on the ground on which they are now striv-
ing to get a verdict. He said that II they
could have proved willful or malicious
negligence the circumstances would have
been different
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
Coffee Houses.

An important adjunct to temperance
reform is the coffee-house movement,
which has now attained q good degree
of success on both sides of the Atlantic.
A representative of the New York COM
mittee ON cofee-houses was recently in
vited by the supporters of similar es-
Establishments in London, Liverpool and
Birmingham to inspect their working,
and he has spent some time in England
gathering suggestions which will oper-
ate to the advantage of the enterprise
here in America. Lockhart's cocoa
rooms are well known throughout Great
Britain, not only for their effective OPP
position to the saloon, but as financially
successful even though very high rents
are in some cases paid. That the no.
bility take an interest in the success of
such measures, is shown by the fact
that in the city of Chester, the Duke
of Westminster, one of the wealthiest
men in the realm, supports several
coffee rooms in the interests of the
workingmen. Elsewhere in England
cafes of higher grade are drawing in
the upper classes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
GEN. BENET'S REPORT.
What Has Been Done by the Army Orc
nance Bureau During the Year.

What Has Been Done by the Army Ord
nance Bureau During the Year.
Washington, Cd. c. special
In his annual report Gen. Benet Chief of
Ordnance, says that the bureau expended
81 .507 1872 during the last fiscal year. and
that Al. 100 rifles and carbines were manu-
featured at the National Armory. Investi-
cations have been completed relative to the
determination OF the charge. projectle,
riflng, ETC.. for an arm OF smaller caliber
than the service piece. 1t is the intention
to use compressed and perforated cart
ridges. but as yet the powder makers have
not succeeded in producing n satisfac-
tory powder. the desired velocity be-
ing accompanied by too great a pres
sure. This matter OF suitable pow
der is still under study and trial. The
results obtained i'm France with the Lebel
rifle seem to point to radical innovation
in the manufacture OF powder for small
arms. The report says that tract of sew
enty acres OF land Immediately outside Of
the city limits Of Columbia. Tenn. has been
selected for an arsenal. and the work OF con-
struction will begin as soon as the title is
accepted. In the absence OF regular appro-
priations the bureau has avalled itself Of the
proceeds from the sales Of unserviceable
material to proceed with the manufacture
of experimental guns at the Watervliet Ar
senal. and they will be completed this win
ter. In improving the facilities Of this place
$4,000 has been expended. and tools from
other arsenals have been assembled there.
80 that the present capacity is about fifty
field guns and one eight-inch and one ten
inch gun per annum.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.
The Volume of Legitimate Business I'm
precedented I'm u Presidential Year.

The Vo.ume of Legitimate Business I'm
precedented In u Presidential Year.
The review OF trade for last week. as re-
ported by r. G. Dun 4 Co.. Is as follows:
The simple fact that bank exchanges outside
OF New York, in the Ia week but one OF a Presi-
i initial campaign exceeded those OF last year by
l0i3 Per cent, the clt arngs OF last year having
been exc e2tionally large, proves that th9 volume
OF Legitimate business is Unprecedented, for
only part OF the increase can DO attributed to
excess OF speculative operations. Reports in
dictate marked improve ment In tho volume OF
trado a. Nashville, Memphis and Detroit, aud a
satisfac ory business at nearly all other cities,
but at Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Kansas City
the prevailing quiet Is attributed TO political
excitement. shade of ssringoncy in money
was noted ut st. Paul. and an active de-
mand at Kansas City, with some doubt about
leads to c tuition in dea ing with that section
Improvement in cole ctions was noticed at
southwestern and Northwestern centers. The
dry-goods trade was comparatively quiet. Boots
and Shoes sold freely at full IA. es especially In
the West. The coal trade was SC mewhat dull
Tie stock market after a tile depros sion, was
less active but stronger, and the average price
OF the moro active stocks was fraction higher
{ an the rovious week. The exp. RS increased
the last month about per cent while the i'm
ports fall below last years about per cent.
With who at, corn, coho lard AMI petroleum o
little lower than the previous week, the general
average OF pr.ces nevertheless, remained sub
stantially unchan god. Tho business failures
numbered 275, as compared with u total Of 254
the previous week.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
PTosT ercus Northern Settlements In Ten
nessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

The Passenger Department OF tho Illinois
Central Railroad will issue new pamphlet
about November describing the following
prosperous Northern settlements in Tennes-
see. Mississippi. and Louisiana. viz: Jack
son. Tennessee: Holly Springs, West Point.
Jackson. Yazoo City. Terry. and Brook
haven, Mississlppi; Kentwood. Roseland
Colony, Hammond. Crowley. Jennings. Lake
Arthur, WEIGH, Iowa. Lake Charles and
Vinton. Louisiana. Hundreds OF Northern
families are now happily located at the
above points and in this new pamphlet will
appear interesting letters from Northern
men. 1t will also give the dates OF two spe-
cial land excursions South, eac hmonth.
from the principal points on the line OF the
Illinois Central in Illinois. Wisconsin. Iowa
and Dakota. This pamphlet, and also
Southern Home Seekers Guide" should
be read by every person contemplating u
Southern trip, either for pleasure. health,
or permanent home. Copies OF each will
be mailed free on application to the under
signed. at Manchester. Iowa. j. f. MERRY,
General Western Passenger Agent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08

take everything that have but my
good name; leave me that, and am con-
tent" So said the philosopher. So say
all manufacturers of genuine articles to
that horde of imitators which thriyes up
on the reputation of others. The good
name of ALLcocKs Porous PLAsTERs
has induced many adventurers to put in
the market limitations that are not only
lacking in the best elements of the genu-
inc article, but are often harmful in their
effects.
The public should be on their guard
against these frauds, and, when an exter-
nal remedy is needed, be sure to insist
upon having ALLcocK's Porous PLAs-
TER
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
GIVING THANKS.
The President Proclaims Thursday, No
80, as Day of Thanksgiving.

The President Proclaims Thursday, Nov.
80, as IA Day of Thanksgiving.
The President has issued the following
proclamation
Constant thanksgiving and gratitude are due
from the American people to Almighty God for
His goodness and mercy which have follower
them since the day He made them a nation and
youchsafed TO them u free government. With
loving kindness he has constantly led us in tn
way Of prosperity and greatness. He has not
visited with swift punishment our SHORTCOMINGS
but with gracious care He has warned of our
dependence upon His forbearance, and las
taught us that obedience TO His holy law is the
price Of a continuance Of His precious gifts.
I'm acknowledgment OF ali that Goa has done
for us as n nation, and to the end that ON APP
pointed day the united prayers and praise of a
grateful country may reach the throne of grace,
l. Grover Cleveland, President OF the United
States. do hereby designate and set apart Thurs
day, the 10Th day OF November, instant. as day
of thanksgiving and prayer, to be kept and OBJ
served throughout the land.
"On that day let all our people suspend their
ordinary work and occupations, and in their
customed place OF worship, with prayer and
songs OF praise, render thanks TO God for all
His merces, for the abundant harvests which
have rewarded the toll OF the husbandman
during the year that has Iassed, and for the
people in tier shops and their mars OF
trade and traffic Let give thanks for peace
and for social order and contentment within our
borders, and for our advancement in all that
adds to national greatness
"And, mindful of the affective disren alton
with which portion Of our land has been Wis
tied, let us, while we hi mble ourselves before
the power of Col, acknowledge His mercy in
setting bounds 10 the deadly march of pestilence.
and let our hearts be chastened by sympathy
with our fellow-t o1ntrymen WHO have suffered
and who mourn.
And as We return thanks for all the blessings
which we have received from the hands of our
Heavenly Father, let us not forget that He has
enjc.ued upon us cf ar ty; and ON this day OF
Thanksgiving let us generously remember the
poor AMI needy, SO that our tribute OF praise ind
gratitude may be acceptable in the sight OF the
Lord.
"Done at the city Of Washington, ON the first
day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty
eight and in the year Of Independence of the
United States the one hundred and thirteenth.
I'm witness whCrsof havo hereunto signed
my name and caused the seal of tho United
States to be affixed. GROVER CLEVELAND,
by the President: Il. Il. BAYARD,
"Secreta of State"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
DAYS RECORD OF FIRES.
Burning of the buchanan tSIich.) Manurac

Burning OF the buchanan (hich.) Manufac-
turing Company's Furniture Factory.
The Buchanan Manufacturing Company's
Furniture Factory ut Buchanan, Mich, has
been destroyed by fire; also half Of the COM
pany's lumber yard. The loss is from $5O.-
600 to $G0,0O0 and the insurance 1000
The concern employed 100 men manufac-
turing patent folding bed. The factory
was closed recently. and was to be sold on
II chattel mortgage. The origin of the fire
is unknown. The Lowville On. W Mineral
Spring House. owned by John ODonncl.
Railroad Commissioner. was totally de-
stroyed by fire. Loss Sc, 500
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08

THERE aren't many flies on the obser-
want chicken.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-08
Persisted IN THE FLAMES.

-Four Persons Lose Their Lives in a De-
structive Prairie Fire I'm Minnesota.
A prairie Are started at Jackson. Mimi.
and spread quickly. causing the farmers to
fee. The bodies OF four persons who per-
ished in the flames have been recovered.
their names being Henry Ochsenreiter.
aged IS; his mother. aged 40; Mrs. Mollie
O'Connor. and n baby weeks old. Henry
Ray was fatally injured. Many others were
injured. but none fatally burned. The losses
amount To 500 900