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Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
A Royal Mountain Climber.

The Queen OF Italy spent the last
fortnight of August at Courmayeur.
which s favorite resort of her males.
ty. During hel stay she distinguished
herself as an Alpine tourist, making
five considerable asccnts within ten
days. Accompanied by two of her la
dies and n chamberlain, with servants
and guides, Queen Margaret first as
cended Mount CramOnt, which is over
5000 feet high. and next day went up
the Combal rs far as the lake. which
is at height of nearly $3.50 feet.
Two davs later she made the ascent of
Mount SAKE. a fatiguing climb of eight
hours; and next day ascended Mount
Chetiff. $500 feet high. The most
serious expedition was the ascent of
Mount Geant, which rises to over H.
900 feet The first 1000 feet were ac-
complished in magnificent weather;
then storm arose, which speedily
passed into hurricane of snow The
visitors at Courmayeur watched with
painful anxiety the movements OF the
little caravan, all tied with ropes. as
they became hidden from view by the
whlrlwind of snow. 1t was great re-
eff when two mortar shots announced
their safe arrival at the Pavilion Cretes.
Here the queen passed the night in Il
miserable little room; she determined
next morning to proceed in spite of the
weather, and resched the summit. She
arrived back ut Courmayeur by s in
the evening. amid the jubilation OF the
little communitv
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
Tie Laly's Mistallc.

d %1rihy Old lady from the Tcs |.
whose lifelong habit i. had been tc
shoulder all the worlds burdens. and
who never considered herself in any
matter, ramo on visit TO town late
Is. she enjoyed shopping in the large
stores. ald liked 10 60 alone. so that
she could surprise some of her nulner-
Gus young relatives with an appro-
pirate gift on her return. But one day
the good soul returned cmptv-handed
and heavy hearted. Her friends had
never seen he's look so uncomfortable.
All gathered about her 10 find out
what was the matter, when she began
an explanation of her troubles with
81 wish | could mind my own
business. oh. if | had not mcddled.
Oh dear! How shall | ever be able TO
hold my head up again? But. then,
this is big C ty and everybody diIn'
see H."
See itP Why, what have You
doneP'
"Woll. l suppose | may as well tell
you. Perhaps it will make me feel
better. had been looking at some
cloaks at Whites. and had about
decided TO buy one for Annie-oh. il
was a beauty-when / thought how,
perhaps, she would like that handsome
black silk better. aud SO | went back
TO look once more at tho silk counter.
But the cloak was fixed in my mind
and | couldn't give it up. so strayed
once more among the cioaks. One of
the dummies had been lted up against
tie counter in such way that the
least touch would send the whole
machine on the floor. and all those
beautiful clothes on it would get dusty;
so, as 1t was an easy matter TO straight
EN- it up. | just took it up by the
waist aud lifted it into position again,
when. oh, dear! | can tell the rest
it 5 too dreadfulr'
'Oh. 90 on, What happened? Did
you tear some of its expensive inerv?'
"No. nothing of the kind. butt
was live woman, and the look she
gave me | shall never forget if |. live
TO be as Old as Methuselahr'
After the burst of uncomfortable
laughter that followed this confes ssion
was over. one of the nieces said:
"Iell us the rest. What did YOU do
,exi?"
Il felt faint and stammered, oh.
excuse met but l couldn't tell her |
lad mistaken her for dummy, and |
walked away without buying anything
n carl nc for anything but 10 get oui
IF sight. .'-BOstOn IrapScriDt.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
The Cashier Was Sorry.

Once upon a time man became
very much discouraged because his
salary was not as big as a tobacco
factory, so he borrowed $500, ,000 of a
bank and forgot all about paying i,
back. He had neglected to mention to
the bank people anything abou. the
matter at the time he had negotiated
with himself for the making of the
loan.
There came q day when it was nee
essary. in the regular transaction of
its business. for the bank to make use
of its alleged funds, and it was then
discovered that the money had disap-
pcared. Of course, the bank folks
were more or less perDlexed over this
state of affairs. and the cashier, who,
by the way. had taken the missing
wealth. was questioned concerning its
whereabouts.
He frankly acknowledged that he
erred in making the appropriation, and
was perfectly willing to pay it back; so
he examieed his pockets, but he could
only turn up Sl.13.
The cashier was real sorry about not
being able to settle; he said he had
lost the money on some street-Wall
street, he thought The name was. and
that as soon as he found it he would
bring it right back TO the bank.
He said ho would not like to have
the matter get into the papers; HE
Sunday-school class might hear of it
and think strangely of IT. being quite
unfamiliar with business. Altogether
it would be best. he felt. if the whole
matter wero hushed right up.-Teras
S ftin1s.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
How a Song Was Written.

Miss Elfie J. Canning, a Maine girl,
wrote the popular song. "Rock BY
Baby" She was at Ocean Spray, a
summer resort, and was swinging g
child in hammock on the piazza,
when she began singing to it, impro-
vi'ing as she sang. The strain finally
resolved itself into the nucleus of the
"ROck-a-By chorus. Afterwards. while
travelling. Miss Canning thought out in
a rough way the words which are asso-
ciated with the tune. Subsequently
she tried 10 play the tune on the banjo.
Her teacher recognized the merit OF
tho composition and advised her to
have it published. which she did. The
song at once became popular. Since
then Miss Canning has composed sew.
cral songs. and is now at work on an
operetta. which she hopes to make the
success of her life.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
In the Dry Goods Store.

A lady and her little daughter were
shopping. The child sat on counter
stool and watched the people coming
Ond going. Presently she saw LADY
elegantly dressed who stopped at their
counter and handed 4 waterproof aud
umbrella to- the Young girl in charge.
Take cay of these thin gs until l
c sa ,doc 1Or she shs SAIL sailed IN AWAY S% yo'0S''
The bright eyes of tho child followed
her. The little face wore look of
distress.
"Why. mamma" she whispered,
''she didn't even say please"
Sooner than she expected to. the lady
returned.
Il will take my things" she said.
There was some little delay in find.
ing them.
Il hope you haven't lost or misplaced
them" she said in q severe tone to the
young girl.
No. Here they are. Madame took
them coolly and without q word walked
of.
This was more than the child could
stand. Leaning over so that her sweet
yolng face came close TO that Of the
girl clerk sha said. swes.ly, "Thsnk
fou' - U.foR ffts frssi.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
Horrible Superstition in Russia.

In ScheherschiD. an out of. the way,
town in Russia. Il leading Jewish in.
habtant died and was buried. A short
time afterward his grave was found
open. and little distance OFF lay his
skeleton. froiu which every scrap of
flesh had been removed. The deed
was traced 10 two men CT evil re-
putc. who finally confessed that with
the flesh cut from the corpse they had
hoped 10 make IN ointment which. rub
bed upon their bodies, would make
them invisible and enable them 10
commit crimes with impunity. -
Boston G'o5e.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
NUMBER -.
COMPLETELY OSSlFIED.
Tie ConditiCIr nf a Man Who iia'
Been Ecarfddeu 70" ;I'irty Years.

4 Tie (OndttiCf Of a Man Who Has
! Been Ecaridden fo. ';I'irsy Years.
/ On Il Gcd in the .1nd story of a
/ museum on Tie iOW0rv. says the New
York -NtH usd ErprcSS. lies Il creature
truly wonderful 10 look upon. II is 4
man-yct a man hcreit cf all power ot
motion. Every joint in his body.
without single exception. has be
come hardened, and presenting 10 the
beholder form completely ossilicI
Tho man is Jonathan X. Bass. tie
has laid on his back on The same ird
for the past thirty years. lie one
continuous bone from head to foot.
lie was not. however. born thus, bat
he is the vet ~ of disease which has
not only proved un que in It's k nj
but has bailied the skill OF The most
eminent phys cans who have either
treated him during the incip ency of
the disease or who have seen him sncc
he has been IN tho state n which he :
now. Tho disease. which in reality
has no name, came on when he was Il
boy of seventeen. He was then Living
in Lockport. y. Y, where he was
born in 1850. IL commenced in 4
peculiar sensation experienced in the
ball OF the right foot. Shortly there
afIer the LETT foot hccame affected
in Il like manner Up TO this time
Bass had been an unusually strong
lad, and his fcatS of lifting great
we ghis Were a marvel TO the commun-
ity. The doctors who were consulted
gave ii us their opinion that the dis
ease was inilammatory rheumat sm.
aggravated bj the bOys feats of
strength. But tho disease crept up
both legs. gradually claiming the en-
tire body for its victim. 1t was nine
years before the body was entirely o.
SIZED rs at present. and during this
time Bass attended school, completing
term both at the high school of his
native place and Il commercial college
He is intelligent and his mind is APP
parenilv well cult waited. As he lies
now upon his bed he presents the Az.
pearancc of an ordinary man of usual
height. He might BE- called good
looking were it not for the deep set
eyes caused by his being bedridden so
long. The bones of his left hand are
entirely absorbed as far as the wrist.
and also the bones of the fingers of
the right hand. The nails on both
hands hay" grown To the abnormal
lcng.h of fr.In five to ten inches The
natural WORKS of the body are all per-
feet His food has to be prepared for
him, as he is unable To move his Jaws.
HIS lips. though, are still controlled by
the muscles and he converses iucntl,,
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
An Evidence Of INSANITY.

Mr. Yoder, your daughter Ircnc
has given me her perm ssion TO ask OF
you her band in marriage; but before !
ask for your formal consent you will
pardon me il | make the inquiry. rs il
is a matter of lifelong consequences 70
me, whether or not there have ever
been any indications of insanity. so
far as you know. in your family?'
"You say Irene has accepted you.
Nr. Hankinson?'
II am happy to say she has
'Jhen. SIR sail the oil man, shals-
ing his head dejcctedly. ''t is m, duty.
rs her father. 20 tell you that | think
Irene is showing decided Indications
%: INSANITY"
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
An Unnecessary Ceremony.

Mrs. Golddust-Will you kindly ex-
cuse my daughters delay. Herr
Wachtamrhein' She is dressing for q
german.
Herr WachtaMshein (making an ev-
ening calD-Oh. matam, it vas n pity
she should change her dress on my
agount.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
Not q Hard Task.

Edwin-Have you any faith in palm
istry?
Angelina-Not a particle. Why do
you believe you can tell persons fv-
tnre by her hsnde
Edwin-~I don't know; hnl it you
world give ne youg hand could tell
nv fa.ure. - fRi>T,eq
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
Even All Around.

Bill Col!ector-lve go, tirei of call
ing here TO be told that Mr. Jones
ain't at home.
Servan.--Well. NV masters got
fred Of having scu cli. so rs even
aii around. ~sI -,
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
DAVID TODD.

DIR. L. LIDDELL tenders his profes-
sional services to the people of Rayville
and surrounding neighborhood.
The Doctor will be found at his office.
formerly occupied by f. c. Montgome-
ry, on the northeast corner of the court
house square. or at his residence iii
Rhymes addition to Rayville, on same
street, 300 yard south, unless profession
Hay engaged.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
One Way to Keen Cool.

People suffering from contagious
diseases shonld be ksp. oael by laeola,
lion, Pitstgr9 Ckraais,f.
Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
Terms Of Subscription,
Fee for
Table OF Ad verifying Hates

recommended by the Louis ana Press Associ 4.
zion for adoption by the publishers OF
country newspapers In tLis State, in ac-
cepting advertisements from advertising
agents.
Transient ADVERTISING one inch. one ,,mo
sl.0; each subsequent time, 7jc.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
HELP IN TIRE OF NEED.

When man is drowning he will grasp at straws.
hut straws will not save him. Extend to him a
lile-boat and his rescue is certain.
Mr. James A. Greer, of Athens, Ga, endorsed by
the editor the Athens Bannsr-Watchman} makes
the following statement:
81 ansirst cousin Of the late Ex-Governor Alex
ander II. Stephens, and have been postal clerk on
different railroads since 1865, For ten years h e
CnnIocD been a ufIeFer from a oancero on
-'' my face, which grew worse
until the discharge Of matter became profuse and
very offensive. became thoroughly disgusted with
blood purifiers and pronounced them humbsgs, as
l had tried many without relief.
Finally was induced TO ase Botanic Blood Balm,
(B. B. b. The offensive discharge decreased at
once and the hardness disappeared 1t became less
and less in size until nothing remains except scar
gained flesh and strength, and all who have seen
NE bear testimony, can2ot say too much in it's
praise"
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03

eg~ ANY one Interested who desires to kncw m ore
about the wonderful merit Of 3. Z. B., VII please
send address to Blood Balm Co., Atlanta. ia, for
theii Illustrated BOOK Of Wonders" %
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
4 sound LeanI Onininn

Z. BailbriI5e Nund4y Esq, Ccun.
ty Atty, Clay Co, Tex says
Have used Electric Bitters with
most happ. results. My brother al.
50 was very low with MalariaI
Fever and Jaundice but was cured
by timely use OF this medicine. Am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
Ii e.
Mr.. D. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse
Cave, KY, addsa like testimony.
saying lie positively believes he
would have died, had it not been
tor Electric Bitters
This great remedy will ward off,
as wellas cure all Malarial Diseases
and for all Kidney, Liver and
Stomach Disorders stands uneoual-
ed Price SOC. and ST. at any Drug
store.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
SHORT-HAND.

Short hand thoroughly taught
oy our improved method on "un>
"h System in from tour to five
months by correspondence. Assist.
1nce rendered students in getting
soo9 positions. Success guaran-
'sSo Don't go to short hand
Icnoo's at great expense when we
san teach you as well by mail at a
normal cost. Our instruction is
Just as satisfactory, as all exercises
ana mistakes are corrected and res
.Hprned, and new instruction given,
saeroby making it Just as thorough
az personal instruction, We will
S X. to carry student to 70
t %oros IN tour months if instruc-
o tISns are carefully followed. All
s. cur students are placed in p Isl,
T T"GS immediately after graduation
aa u.Iion' time unlimited $1,000, So
s sayoGIe IN advance and SIS upon
SSo o1 of course. Textbooks
I ~ u, complete outfit, post paid -,
hs rue US If you wish further infor
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
4 YOUNG LA0Y'S BONNET.
That Cost Sixty-SeVeD Dokdrs--HoW the
Money was Piled on ii.

One of the Atlanta Washington
street bellies has a bonnet which
Chamborlin, johnson Il Co.'S mil
Iinery department furnished at a
cost of sixty-seven dollars. Many
ladies who appear nicely dressed
can fit themselves up for a whole
season for this amount. 1t may be
Interesting to our readers 10 know
how this bonnet was built. Mrs.
Sarah Hllroyd, the genial lady
who has charge of the millinery
department in this house, was ask
ed what materials were used in so
expensive bonnet. "This one
roll OF ostrich feathers" she said.
exhibiting a beautiful roll of tawn-
colored feathers some two
yards long. which is attached t,
the back OF the bonnet and falls
gracefully over the shoulder of
its wearer," alone cost S25.
1t is one Of the latest novelties
of the season, and many of them
are being imported to New York
and will sell rapidly for SIS and
800. The hat itself is Of a soft
shade Of French gray and is made
of the finest quality of felt. In
shape it is low aud square ofcrown,
aud has a broad brim that narrows
very parceptible at the back.
Around the edge is a double TWIST
ed silk cord OF the same shade, and
wiki the exception of the feathers
the hat has no trimming. But the
plumes! fatty laid over the brin
are two long ostrich feathers that
meet and lap in the front. At the
left side is three tips, and
+ ling down from this is the bow.
which is about fourteen inches
around. and made Of genuine
estri h curling feathers whirlel on
a string. This is made to frame The
ce(and a pretty face it will frame,
too).
Miss Halroyd has also a pale
blue, a pink and other shades, AMI
she says they bid fair to be in
/ demand at SIS each But then
they are also manufactured in thi
country as well as abroad
and as the duty ON such
goods is very heavy it proves cheap>
er in the end to buy those which
are made by the fashionable MILL
ners of New York city. | have
some very beautiful novelties in
bonnets this fall, and it may be in
teresting to know that they can he
purchased in Atlanta for. less
money than in New York. could
occupy hours in showing you pret.
ty things which are used in decor,
ating hornets this season, some of
which cost exceedingly large prices,
but L have not the time. An OF
these goods find a very ready sale
III Atlanta; in fact more of these
goods are sold here than in any
other southern city, not even ex,
cepting New Orleans"
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time
I'm experimenting when your lungs
are in danger. Consumption al
ways seems, at first only a cold.
Do not permit any dealer to inl-
pose u on you with some cheap
imitation of DIR Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, Coughs
and colds, but he sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make
more profit lie NAV tell you he had
something just as good, or Just the
same, Don't be dec ived, but insist
upon getting DR. Kings New Dis
eovery, which is guaranteed TO
give relief mall Throat, Lungs an d
Chest affections. Trial bottle free at
any Drug Store. Large bottle 81.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
BOOKKEEPING.

to. DON Single and Double Entry,
IN n'"'9 OF Mercantile. Manutactur-
sa,i Insurance, Banking, etc., to-
SSi'' 81 with all forms. Of i ommer-
nra ' iaper Calculations, etc. taught
5a"V'lca9lIy by our method of cor
sen ttoesaence, Sets are worked and
anto s io ), correction. We will guar
mo !, 70 teach practical book.keep>
ins he VI rom three to- five mbnths it
t nnJ 0ins are followed or will re-
limi t .igl a,m T.. Tuition, time un.
sd u,'ea $lO.0 60; $500 payable in
tio r" nc and $500 upon compile.
comr y, course. Books, Blanks,etc i,
son T55 e by mail $500. Address,
RE41I9 HRN SHORTHAND BU
20 ~ SO, Tyr. '"''@"''s'' Tenn
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
DR.. T. ?. PARKS
WI EDECAT4 INFTRNIARY Q
DawSoZaz Georgia.
Near TINE SOUTHWESTERN MEMS Office

DIR r. p PARKS, of Indian and Spanish blood is making
marvellous lis Of the sick His light hid
der bube! but his remarkable work be verified by the best
white black witnesses midst Dr. Parks office crowded
from day day with patients who ong distance be
treated His Office has become fca nfnay The calls ohuman
y first for that all patients treated alike He treats
Catarra Consumption Kidney Diseases Weak Backs eumatis
Sores Stiff Joints, Liver Complaint, Malaria, and off THOSE
through his office he lets them alone Dead
Beats asked tor patronage An prevention better than
lots Medicine in time DIR. Parks HE PREPARES HIS
OWN MFDICINFS.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
REASONABLE PRICES.
SOLD AT

"a ATEE rs Procured. VIM. G
Henderson, 925 i ST., Wash
ington, .. G. Formerly of Exam
lining Corps U. S. Patent Office.
II years experience. Send sketch
modek drotor reports as to patent~
:5l'b. Correspondence solicited.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
For Sic.

Seventy acres of land, four and
one half mites from Dawson. Six
acres cleared and under fence, and
enough rails split to fence ten acres
more. Cabin and COOL well Of wa
ter OH the place. For particulars
enquire at this Office.
aug29.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
DR.. C. A. CEIEATHAM

REMEMBER That you can save
the mileage and visits by calling on
Did Ur. G. A. CHEATHAM at his
Office, for a Prescription and Med,
icine, and in most cases do as WELL
as if he saw the case.
eG~ When necessary, he ,ciH visit
Patients by dag or night.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03
For SAFE.
For Sic.
Wanted
For Sale.

1928 acres of land, five and one
halt miles east.ot Dawson, with a
four room house, Forty seven
acres Of cleared kud, Apply at
this Office,
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-10-03

Slot Springs failed entirely to cure me of several
terrible, indoleat running ulcers on nv legs, with
which have been troubled for many years. Sever
al doctors also Attempted to cure rae bat failed. |
HOT SPRINGS have only used a few
~ AA'lNOO bottles of B. D. b.,
(made in Atlanta Ga) and the effect has been truly
maseal,as they have all healed ard am cured after
everythn failA1 Ny general health is also improv
ing, appetite and digestion good. l sleep soun4.N
and never felt better. Doctors told me that ccid
not be cured.
Irefer to every merchant or professional man Of
Pine Bluff.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-02
TEXAS STATE FAIR
DALLAS EXPOSITION.
1888. October Ill to 81. 1855.
At Dallas Tex.
$4,000 Premiums and Purses. $4,000

The coming Fair and Exposition will, beyond doubt, excel in point Of atr@tveness
numbers and varty of exhibits any heretofore held. .M#~
The County Exhibit Department promises to be the most attractive feature. pie never
before attempted by any State. Over forty counties up to date ayes secured Space and
still more to enter The exhibit these counties will ppsent will be someumng that will as
tonsh visitors @%
Every variety of ATTRACTIONS has been provided for, and the must al treat we have
store for the visitors will be presided over by the woIdrenowned Cornets, Prof A. Lber-
att. a%
The purses offered in the Race Department. cowr $4,000, and will be competed for
by the best racers the land. The management of this department propose to give during
Fair and Expoiionth the finest races ever Wen in 1.-THE south.
their exhibits, when grain, fruits etc, are npenng, md not wait until 1t is too late
not to be represented. The premiums offered are sufficiently liberal to induce any county
and We want them all see tie vaned resources of or great state.
To exhibitors in general we can promise them tef neto opportunity ever Offered 20
make displays, fomwhch will return good results, an to vstors We can assure them of
the grandst entertainment ever given in 1.-THE Southwest.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-02

two years ago. The difference is s&e
other fellow got it and 1 didn't. Upon
the financial policy CT the administration
Mr.. Martin quotes from President Cleves
lsnd before he coDformed to his party,
now hs is in full accord.
Mr.. Bsiley responded forcibly to the
points made sgsirss the state admipistrs.
ton, sud he WAS repeatedly interrupted
By applause. He closed with 8 grand
eulogy on Thurman, interrupted By fire.
quent cheer7, and with an eloquent invo-
cation to his hearers to stand by the
party, he took his seat, a%pplsuded to the
echo.
MI. Martin ua.de 40 new points in his
r. cylinder only that Ross had voted every
tinie for the railroad commission bill
He Tss uninterrupted, the two Or three
who spplauded his speech havi1El folded
their tents. The universal option is
thai BsiieY's zejoinder Has crushing and
the Democracy are in grand good humor
and delighted. s
Old Virginia cheroossSG1fSse ss good
IS q nickel clgsr. yAys fof 10 cents.
ENO- U@.-