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Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

The TyIc: Il or 'o"n has 81 la'e been dis,
raThcd 10y Tie discharge of firearms m Sat
uriay and sunday nights. This Is. to say the
Least, a very silly practice, which j. crr:'i'a5Ic
= mo one, w'uic il j. annoying To quiet Cit.
zens and nervous ladies' Whoever indulge
IN srch practice should have more self
respect
The present will he a very impor:an, year
in the history of the United States, and no
man or family should be without paper.
We will spare no pains in 'r"ing to supply
our readers with all The most important news
of the day, political and otherwse-just such
news IS no intelligent man in tie parish
should fail TO see. Our readers should in
duce their ncghbors to Subscribe a, least for
this year.
The question will perhaps be agitated in
the Democratic Parish Convcnrioh TO day as to
who will be the choice Of the parish for Rep
resen,arve in Congress; IN fact, it is proper
that it should be done. We have RETAINED
from expressing any choice, prelerring TO
awai, an expression from the people. They
! may, also, very properly express their choice
( for Judge and Attorney Of this District.
! Two cOlored men were arrested in Qua
/ chta parish few days since and brought our
! Jail, charged with stealing the ssiff used in
/ transferring the mails across the Lafourche
They were arragncd before the Parish Judge
, and acknowledged taking the skifi across the
: lake, bu, denied any intention of theft. They
were acquitted. The State was represented
: by ". y. Potts, District Attorney pro tenn,
and the defense by Fred. G. Hudson.
The Grca, Campaign is the title of four
page twenty four column newspaper, 10 he
issued from the office of Pomeroy's Democrat.
I Chicago, Illinois. during the campaign, and
edited by the world renowned, fearless and
vigorous writer VI. NJ. Pomeroy, better known
as Brick" The price Of the paper from
July j. TO November lI-making Is num-
bers-ic forry-five cents, or two dollars and
I fifty cents per 100 copies, sent by mail, posts
paid.
! m, ,,..
heart good 10 witness, for it is worthy Of the
most abundant success Both the daily and
weekly are of good size, we'll printed and
+ ably conducted. Il is an earnest advocate Of
the principles Of democracy, and an indcpcn-
! dent and fearless defender Of the rights of the
people, that merits the cordial endorsement
and cheerful support of every true Louisian-
} ian. |, should find its way into every family
! in the state.
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Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
Our Centennial Offer.

On the irh Of July, 1876, we will present
$50 Weed Sewing Machine, warranted by
the manufacturers to be in rcrfec; order and
of the latest improved pattern, to each Of tie
five persons sending us the largest num1er
of new subscribers from now until the 2Glh
of June next. No one, however, will be en-
titled to Il machine whose list Of subscribers
is less than twenty If.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

IypELLIBLE MAESING PAPER FIR MARK
ING CLOTHIXG WITHOUT PRHrARATIOy.-
Direction Lay the lhdeIibIe Paper upon
the article 10 he marked, and place over / a
piece Of thin writing paper npon which write
with n common lead pencil or any smooth
point 1.-THE marking is pressed with hot
ilat-iron. or otherwise heated for a few sec
ends, il can be washed Immediately with hot
water aud soap a, usual. IVaraH'cf not 10
fade or spread in the cloth. a package sent,
postpaid, on receipt of - cents, two for go
cents. Address i. ALEXANDER X, co.
Sole L. :. Agents Srh street opposite Cooper
Institute New York. Agents wanted, send for
'erh-s. Please Teote this paper. I'm
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

4 country has come TO the very verge Of
destruction, when nearly if not quite half Of
It's public men have become dishonest and
corrupt, and then so TO work 10 pull the re-
maiuder down upon level with themselves
by suboruing witnesses.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

The AlorelIouse Clarion seems confident of
democratic triumph in that parish next
November. May it realize its most sanguine
expectations, is our earnest desire.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
Rctigio,fS.

EsrYTEHIA:-E"y .. !. Campbell Viii
preach regularly. n \ Ito On the - ~ahha;!
in each monrh: at Union Church on Ha-nin
Ridge, in Franklin Pa. on the rhird Sab
bath; AT Rayvill" on the fourth Sahha'h:--
Preaching il Rayy.le every Wednesday
night.
Regular appointment for preaching Of the
Baptist Church at FayvilIc Is the first SUNDAY
in ea,'h month and Saturday night before.
Rev. l.. c. keIIis Pastor.
The appointments Of the Ravvil'e Circuit
VI. F.. Church South are H. 10 lows Girard
the first Sunday in each mon III; RayvilIr the
second, Alto the third, and Union the fourth
Jas L. Wright, p. {.
NaSOuic..--Regular communications Of
RF. McGure Lodge No. 2U9 the -ud Web
nrslay in each month.
Tcnlpcrance.-U.F 4. T.. EIcHLAND
CoUNCIL No. 20, meets ON the second ant
fourrh Tuesday nights OF each month.
Il. ID. C.-RAYyILLE CoUNcIL No. -,
holds lis regular meetings on the second
Wednesdays Of each month.
Patrons OF HuSban,lry.-RAY-
VILE GRANGE, No. -, meets every second
and fourth Thursday in each month, At ! |
O'Clock, 4. NJ.
Naury Grange No. 70 meets on Saturday
before tho st and 3rd Sunday in each month.
f.. Mcdonald, Master, lno. A. Hcmicr, Scr'y
Regular meetings of Rayviile Pomona
Grange No ) are the first Wednesdays IN
January, April, July aud October, 1876.
Regular meetings Of Girard Grargc NJ. go
are held on the 2nd and ith Saturdays ia
each ~ o iii.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

An officer Of the regular army laughed al a
rimid woman because she was alarmed Al 'he
noise of a cannon when salute was fired.
He subsequently married that ,imid woman,
and six months afterwarG lie took oil his
boots in the hall when he came in az night.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

Til" liverpool, LONDON ami Globe Fire
iBsnranee Company pays IOsses Immediately
',,t J'-iH ,-ii'>. wi'h'spr driay aud wi'hou,
',-,,,un !. :. r. ~. Agent
FL, Is ~E"rIhi NHut"c l.,
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

Best quality of Spring Steel Machine Nee,
dies for all kinds OF machines, al the machine
agency of J +. Behen, Monroe La. tjanl.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

J. J.. Beheu, Monroe, La, is agent for the
renowned Singer Sewing Machine. All
orders 10y mail promptly attended TO. tan.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

Insurance effected upon Dwellings, House
hold Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, Wearing
Apparel and merchandise, by applying 10
+. Bchen. Monroe. La. 1idnl,17.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

Piano FOR SALE We offer for sale the
celebrated Waters Piano. This IS said to he
an excellent instrument and any persons
lc-irou. O., purchasing one woul,! iimd il tn
their interest to call ou us before ordering, a,
this instrument is fully warranted Ia give
satisfaction. If
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
DARISH SCRIP FOR SALE.
Apply - WILEY p. MANGHAN VI.

Sewing Narhiuc Nrrll.'s. l'r per dozen
~ I T. J : B.hcn' :. M"nn'r i:"y.n-r
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
JUsEs z. Gully,
Chairman
Secretary

Even nine-penny calcico eau be made to
look nea; aud tasty by using the domestic
Fashions.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
BEATTY s!A4!e

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
Ills splendid Piano Forte combines every
improvement in tone with power and great
durability, and has received the unqualified
endorsements Of the highest musical authnrI-
ties for It's n'arvrlons, extraordinary richness
OF tone. having No SuPERiOR IN THE
WORLD. LHrsc SIZE. Il Oc,aveS. Overstrung
Bis, Full lren Frame, French Grand Action.
Fret Deck, Carved Pedal, Solid Roscwood
Nouldin@s, Ivory Key Front, Capped Ham
mcrs. u Grallc Treble, &c. Liberal discount
to the trade. Agent, wanrc'l--ra!c or female.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
JUDGMENT.

G. Nrp. BuInhy, husband. J
l.fh pis'. Cour'. parish of Rjchland,
SAFE Of Louisiana.

g. Mrp. Brun,hy. husband.
l!ih pi,'. Court. parish of Hjchl9nd.
SAFE of Louisiana.
~ THIS CASE. q nal hry,n- been fc@u-
larry had, ~ consent ul all PaI'lr>, and
special lcal" e H." Court having been OBJ
,aucl and t!.c .aw ami ihr evidence br.u2
iu favor If the plaintiff an'! against Tie dei""
drnr. IL i therefore ordered. adWdgcI an.
oiccrrc,l TIA: The plaintiff Mr. Rchcrca X
Gibbs. WIFE. 10 have and rcrogc! Jrignru:
agan>, &. McD. Brurtly. hu,han T. ~ ,hc sum
# Five rhun-aud. Five Hundred and Ei.!ty
nine gl>lu@ Dollars, with legal interest irni..
'hi- demand. les q, credit Of three thousand
rhrrc hundred AMI >"vrm'y-iiyc dollars, rait
on April .7'h. 1876. Is authentic ur'. Ii J.
further ordered that tAt. community Of acInct-
and gains lcrriClurc "XI,tIug between her
and her .aih husband b. dissolved, and ,hIt
She be- authorized {" administer her separate
properly ~ = f,,5r ,o'c. II J. further ord"rc,t
rhar hoy privilege "u ,h" wuvr1hir property
uf hrr >n,i husband be- frroguizrd and made.
.,rif, ru Ih- demand.
E.;,., amt signed IN open court, This srcuuG
day Of May, \ II. 1876.
kOET RAY
lu.l.c lrh DIT. Count
! hrrrl" rrr,.iy Nh. n'ruvr AMI 'nrrgoiu. l.,
hr Il rr," nuI c",rrrr copy # the original now
on lilo "a my 'IiI'".
Witness my .ilicia' ,.ua,urr and seal e
l-caO 'tii'r. "n rir~ 2ni day II MAY \. u.
eighteen hundred and ,"vrury->i> ON.D
i. NEWT Fits,
May -. .>.G-5r. Clc,k iIh u. X.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
THE RICHLANO BEACON.

HOWELL CHESMAN, 81. Luuis Mo- are
our authorized Agents 10 coutrac, for adver.
Using for the Beacon
S.'M. PErTrSGILL & Co.. 81 Park Row
corner Beekman street. New York, are our
auth"riIcn agents for \. Y.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
To Candidates.

Havin. heard Of several cunhIiatr> beng
on. fur office already, we take this opportunity
TO infurm them thai the R!cHLANp Beacon j.
ready to announce any and all names OF can
dila,cs bui one thing bear in mind, the pm
ter : fee must he paid invariably IN advance,
$1,000 for Distract, Sl5.0D for parish and $500
tor ward officers. II
Who wants good Sewing Machine! We
can give you choice OF amy you desire and
sell for - per cent less Than agents prices
Call and see us before buying ciscw here. It
We will advertise any horse, mule &c. fur
the owner that may be ,lraycd oii or stolen
on conditions that If the animal H. not rccov-
cred, no charge, and If recovered the owner
will agree to pay us SO for advertisement.
Il.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

ORGhX Fox SALE-Wc oiTrr fr sale aNo is
500 Beatty's Golden ToIgue ParIDr Organ.
manufactured by Mr.. Daniel F. Beatty, of
Washington. y. j., who ad,cr,>cs IN onr
columns. The organs mamugacrured by this
house are noted for their beautiful finish, rich
deep tone, anl great durability; have only
to he seen aud heard to be appreciated. Call
nj tins Office II
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
FOR SALE,

Hog Products.
100 bids Pork -. ionl. Standard,
iun pkgc~ Figs frc',
III KS, bit, and bait lhi>
~ tirrrcs :. &. Hams:
~ packages dry ,aIr Meat,
- casks Rsrou .lIc> aut shcrlier-
Ito racka"r. Leaf Lard,
k".a bucket ri.''-", anil bait lhi-
jc-lE. LAHAIS y ErsLLSIu..
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

We have now on hand a large assortment
oGlctter head and note head paper, of various
sizes. and also a lot of bill head paper, blank
cards &c, and those who desire work of that
Kind we propose TO do il for New Orleans
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed in every
instance. We have now a new ard varied
stock of type OF the latest styles, and are pre-
pared rs execute small jpbs as nca,!y as can
be done any where. In addition Ia the sup
ply we have on baud, we have ordered some
large sized Roman, suitable for blanks of
every description, whirh we propose to exc
cute with taste and ncatuess. If.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
Important 10 Agriculturists.-
The Bismarck Cabbage.

We have received from Europe, Il limited
quantity Of the Bismarck Cabbage Seed which
produces solid heads Of cabbage, the size OF
the moIth Of a -four lIarrel and larger. These
enormous cabbages are raised with the mos,
ordinary cultivation, in any climate, and at
present prices, double the ordinary profit is
realized from their production. IN transplant
ing from these seed, great care should be
used to give sufficient space for growth. \
package sen, to any address, postpaid, on re-
ceipt OF ~ cents. Three packages. 81 ,Uo
Eight packages 5000. \ sure cure for cab
bage pests aud Fine Oil Chrome size by 9
sent free with each package. 3. ALEXAN.
DER n co. sole L. ). Agents Slh street opIo-
site Coopers Institute, New York. Please
quote this paper. ON
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03
Beatty's'''";''''S$ s

The best Of all Send stamp for lit of ties
timoniaIs. Address, Daniel T.. Beatty
Washington, " J.
Richland beacon., 1876-06-03

a dispatch from Washington, dated
May 3lst, states that Frank Morev
was rejected and that w. Is. Spencer
was entitled to his seat.
Morey, in personal explanation,
admits that he proposed to pay Seyle
few hundred dollars not 10 publish
certain statements.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-23

To THn EDITOR OF TIRE sUN-Sir: In THE
Sun Of the 18th appeared TWO items relaung to "Hy
drophobla "one referring TO SPECIFIC" for the dis
ease, the other to case OF successful treatment
II the Maryland farmer has sure "specnc " against
the disease well remedy for IT, why m the name
OF suffering humanity dd he not send MS recipe to TuE
SIN, Instead Of the two little pills. 10 be tested In the
FIRST coming your notice? This recipe thus Land
hrfoie the hundreds OF thousand OF your reaners would
Ia very snort time become known throughout me
clv.hzed world ana II IL Is what he claims Tor II very
many lives would undoubtedly be saved by IT'S use Let
him give the ingredients OF this speclnc AMI ms name
shall be enrolled of the Denefaetors Of THIS aud
succeeding ages, even 50 long
Dogs delight Co barK and bltc.'
DR.. SheppaTd's by means VI tue TURKISH pain Is
worthy OF careful consideration In view however, OF
the fact well established Oy statistics That OF persons
hlten DY rahd animals OF more than twenty per cent
ever hfve hldrOnhohia II would he Of value g. All IN
terested ~ have DR.. set forth clearly the Following
point. respecting thus case; 90. -.
4. Whist evidence tntre that the dog lnat plt MS
patient really had the uNdrophoOlAf
G. Was not the nog INN "a Atty Silef thus prevent
In positive proof that the animal was indeed rADld
8 pil the inan ever exhibit symptoms OF IN drophobap
II SO, how long after he was bitten were they nrst
manifested!
o. what were those sYmptomsl
8. II amy were SHOWN, Is II not probable that they
We PRODUCED by TIE eGclLed imagua ion md tear OF
thS PatientP BENZ, EDISON, N. d.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-23
ALOTER OF RELICS.
Curiosities Found Among tho Effects OF the
Iata uos. Henry Il. MYgait.


BINGHAMroN. April 2l,-There is an in
teresting collection Of relies among the personal
effects Of the late Hon. Henry X. MyGatt OF
Oxford. Chenango county. Among them Is the
original certified copy OF act OF the Conti-
nent i Congress, Ia the handwriting OF Jonn
Hancock, and bearing his signature as President
Of the Congress. and delivered BY him 10 Gen.
Washington, to wnom the act granted cert In
privileges for the sustenance Uf the army in tho
field. The manuscript covers a page Of coarse
foOlscap, aud Is yellow with age. There Is also
a survey bill drawn ty George Washington In
l,i9. when he was seventeen years old. 1t
describes a piece Of land in Augusta county
Va. In corner map Of tue
estate, drafts OF Woodland, a scale OF roads, &c,
all executed oy the pen OF the Young surveyor.
The document l. signed " " ashiugtun, :. Z. c.
(SurVeyot County COurt) Tue wOrAmAnsnlp VI
the mi Is rsinark ably skillful me paper Is
well preserved. These twJ papers we're oo-
taiued by Mr.. Iygatt ON Hudson river steamer
shortly after tue late war, Of a re.uruing
soldier. lney we're taken with other Old PAGES
from Inc state House AT RicumOnd.
Another interesting rene Is cane which was
brought to this country by Gen. LAFAYETTE, and
Is the one head ia the nand OF tIat iilustrlOus
nopi man W"lle 81, Ting i"I nc potrat now III
lndepenuence Hall, Pniladelphit The cane Is
IA stout one, WITH an ivory no al aud Drtss
fe ule. II Il tnloKly studded with knots. lne
stick was cut bt Lafayette himself IA a slleslan
In the collection Is bottle on-ainln4 Ma
deira VINE, wnlcn was placed there !nd scaled
up uurIng the Revolution ~ Cen kichd, Morris,
one OF the signers OF tue Declaration OF lnde.
Iendence.
one Of tho curious thinsa, especially priced 10y
the iate collector, al autograph letter Of Aord
ham LluCon, wnlrn IS hlghly Characteristic VI
TIE murdered President Following Is copy
Of the letter:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WAsHISoroS, Nov. IL, 1861.
IL me AiI See c.tI1 of - f.
My uEAR SIR; prrsunaly wieh Jacob Il. Frcer OF
New Jersey TO o. appointed Co uucl tor CulOrvu rc
n ma mi regard IS OF ~uetnrr he an tel lac
aes sh-uS VI j A.IAs NsesAI . u4!g. lvurs lrul
a. LINCOLN
This letter was given by Secretary Cameron to
his cOnndentidl clerk. ANA lac presented II " has
Trend, the late Air. .Iygdtt.
On III. well OF tue library Of the vir;uso
/ hangs uie-si1e pAinuug 4 the noted ElUrldA
Indian chiel, OsceOla. over II Is a lock VI hair,
| sir .ight ana coarse, and As Olaok coal. lhls
| hair Wa cut from O,ceOlts head iumeuia lely
alter he was snot ~ an officer, relative II Mir.
MNgatt. lhe letter enclosing the lock, also
states that tie mead OF tue chlel WAS severed
! from his body aud taken t. ~. Augustine fuT
]
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-23
oUE ruDLIc SCHOOLS.
Initiatory Action Toward Promoting the
Health OF the Pupils.

To THE EDITOR OF The SuN-Sr. In THE
Sun Of Feb. 81 appeared a report OF a meeting OF
the Medico-Legal Society, In which remarks
were made ON the unhealthy condition Of our
public school houses, It being alleged that the
health Of the pupils had suffered. The necessity
u sanitary reform Ia tile management Of these
schools was als1 urged. the subject WAS inves-
Sgated oy rnE Sun with characteristic prompt
ness, aud the s,ateuents Neiined. eOme.ulug
has alrea1y been accomplished for the relief OF
scnool children whicn, II followed up, cannot
fail to be D-uenciti 10 them.
Al the last meeting OF the Board OF Education
areport Of the committee OF bylaws was adopt
ed fixing tue sitting capacity, air sTacs per
pupil rs follows; In the three lower grades of
the primary schools and departments, nvo
sau re feet and seventy cupic feet; in the three
higher grades, six square feet and eighty Cubc
feet IN the grammar grades proportional in
crease OF space Is allowed. At the same meet
ing report was presented from a committee Of
the Medico-L -gal Society, suggesting 40 cubic
feet as the smallest aif-spacs compatible with
efficient ven ilation Tor I'VE hours daily session.
TIE Latter report Is no doubt SCIENTIFICALLY cor
rect. There Is, II viii be perceived, n consid
aDle difference IN the conclusion arrived at 1t
might DO interesting to inquire how this differ
en,e could be reconcled ami practical results
ensu-.
II was credltable 10 the Board Of Education
To pass the resolution referred to, ani tuat, too,
with "A d. cidei III tiority, there being but few
negative votes. when was owing, probably, to a
want Of time to prop riy inN estigate the =ubJe
samessure oi reiie II was great boon to
scnOo cuildre n, though 1t might be said that the
SPACE allowed u insufficient IL would be am 1ls
II the minimum age OF admission were fixed at
siX years, as recommended Uy President Wood
Legislative sane ion Is necessary to make TINS
Grange. 1t Is hoped that this may DO obtained
helnre the close Of the pre- sent session OF the
Legislature. Another imp ortant reform which
Is within the jurisdiction OF tue board would De
shortehlas the scnool hours, especially in the
lower grades, and holding only one session day.
IL Is a-sai'td by exDel1enced teachers that all
that can be tone In the way OF effective teaching
Tor rry b"uu- children Is accomplished during
the morning SESSION. In wet weather, at the
noon recess, gliny TO and returning from their
imes, the culldreA are exposed to catarrhal AZ
iectuns. Ley relutn 10 school WITH damp
clothin-, feet cold, ana circulation chilled, and
remain IN aconstrainoo gesture, without Change
VI position. curing tue al ernoon session
ms amehOrat.Un Of thS condition OF school
children. wIih thorough s.nit ,ry snperyislO on
under the direction OF the BCrd OF Eluc tiOn.
would do much 10 remedy tue effects role red
! to. Ihe question Is d grave one, ana Gu gnt to
receive Tie attention which IT'S Importance
I would seem to req ilre. :. III.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-23
WELL DRESSED YOUNG MAN.
Judge Moore Telling IA Criminal the story of
his Misdeeds.

On the 30th of March a well dressed man
ordered two suits Of clothes from Hirshkind.
Parker & Co., in Broadway, aud sal tn At n they
were sent to e. II. BIr,is's law once In Mon
tague street, Brooklyn, at o'clock, he would
hand the messenger certified check for SO
The salesman suspected fraud, and sent a
clerk to {. II. Durtis IN advance. MIR. Burtis said
that he had ordered no clothes anda policeman
IN civilian dress stationed at the entrance to
the building Ia which the ofice was. The WE'LL
dressed IN an played with massive wt,ch Oh in
ana leaned against one side Of the door; tho
policem an louuged against the other. A boy
arrived at o'clock with the clothes, and
cheek on tue Fulton Bank In new York
signed c. H. Burlis & 90. In the Washing on
street police station the well dressed man savo
the Daue OF Charles Wilson. No watch was
found ut the end OF the chain, ana there " ~
not a penny In his pockets. In the Court Of
Sessions yesterdly Wilson pleaded puity OF
forgery IA the third degree, ami when he was ar
ralgncd for ntture, hc Wa- asked whether no
had been arrested before. lie SAID win seem-
| M p.l4e, Never" Then judge Moore related
10 Wilson histt rs ~ his iie and told hin that
his real naiue Vas Chris Wooster; tltt no Was a
noted PuIladelpnla tuIcf tudt NEE was arrested
! wi b ole Gavin ON susiic On II being the ub-
ductur Of CHARLEY Ross, ana thi' he Was arrtsted
Of another tiuc Tor tIacAnail. wills n admitted
| tnAt the Judges o. formation was correct. linen
| he received q sentence TO i've Neais hard labor
| ia tue XMAS CuuuY ienltentlary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-23
cnURcn 1RoUn1E IN nRlDGI "oRr.
Members who Desire tho Rev. Olympia Brown
TO Retire.

ucmpSIs VINO Dcslic tue Kew Ol1mplh bIoWh
TO Retire.
BRDGEpoRT, Conn, April 1.-The con-
tention between tho two factions OF the Unit
verianst Church in this city continues. Tnis
cnurch has for It's pastor the wel-known Rev.
Olympia Brown, or Olympia Brown Wills. The
trouble commenced over year ago with the
trial Of Mrs. Willis before the state Council on
a cnarge OF slindeiing Nit. James Staples, a
prominent member OF her church. rus dlf-
hcultY was adjusted In some way so thit tue
hearing was not COnCllued, out the AFFAIR LETT
bad blood, and diNldt d the church into Two OPP
posing parties. At the soc!etY's annual cleo
ton year ago, the uar.y supporting Mrs, Wits
r. fus ii To count the votes OF tine disanected
side on the ground that they had not
rented pews OF contributed TO tue
expenses. Then the "outs' went TO
ing the hiring OF female pas or. Mrs, MS
was not form lily hired, but at tho annual 50,
cety NEE ing this year 1t appeared that sue had
been Id about $500 for occupying the pulplt
at various times Inc votes of the dlsAnected
were again refused, and although there was a
used, and In which Mayor liarnum took prom
inrnt part, the party against Mrs. Wills were
given no satisfaction. Iney soon after met ana
elected a set Of officers OF their own number,
aud voted 10 take legal proceedings TO get posses
SION Of the churcn property.
They did not, however, walt for legal tormali-
ties, but last Friday several OF their number
went To the church. hey found the doors
locked aud Dolted and the Windows nailed down,
but In some way they IN naged to get In and
take possession. They announce pre- lching oy
minister OF their owl hirln2 Tor sunday, ana
say they VIII run the church In future. What
ths other side will do about It remains " 10