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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-08-11

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I>hn9 an eisht-page paper, we informed oar
prise being dependent upou the patrona-r or
encouragement 1t received. We think We
have experimental suihcieLty TO become con-
WINGED that the BEACON VIII never lave
sucn patronage as viii Justify Us in publishing
eight pages; therefore We abandon 1t. Tins
is the last eighi-page number We VII issue;
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and continue to make the lapeI Is wo.'iIy q
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1t strikes Us that the chuIch benefit business
has about run into tie ground" when people
resort to horse racing and COX ii@h.n. iot
such purposes. We Thought that this disgrace
iii practice was confined To the colorri people,
who in their ignorance had our>;ripprd tie
whites III this questionable means Of ral-iu-
money for church purposes, Lnt we actually
see horse race advertised M one Of oar State
exchanges for the benefit OF white clufth.
1t certainly j. time that the cl,r-y and q true
Christians should raise their voice against rhi>
evil. Christ condemned the practice Of even
selling victims for sacnicIa offerings ia the
temple. How much more will He condemn
those who resort ~ gambling as means of
raising funds for what they claim To be liz
Church. Oh, deacneracy! Oh, >haue
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-08-11

Our planters expires. various Opinions a- 10
what the cotton worms will do. Some say
tLey viii almost destroy the crop where they
are not poisoned, while others think they VIII
do but little damage. The first crop conn
menced webbing up about ii weck agv, AMI
the second crop is beginning TO hatch ou; BY
this time. Next week will show hat dam.
a-e We may expect They have not made
their appearance yet ON good mpny plau,a>
tons in the parish, and have done no damage
yet where they have appeared.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-08-11

TEAMS MIR W =. Fitch, of Girard, has
our thanks tor the largest mn>kmclon Of the
season; an it was good and sweet, n well a.
large. Mr.. n. b. Stiles is equally errled to
our thanks for packing it from Girari to us
Mrs. NJ f. Hallack also has our thanks for
sack Of peaches. fine watermelon and a
large, finely Favored canielonpc.
II. q. Manghan has also broua!i, us under
obligations for sack OF. choice peaches
Mr.. +. Fowler laid on our table hall
dozen vans, last Wednesday, three of which
weighed Alree pounds one of Them measured
10! inches in circumference, one inches in
length and the other inches
Col. A. h. Cooper laid on our desk speci-
mems of-well. we beg pardon for forgetting
the name-sone kind of clear stone peaches,
Of good size and iue flavor, last Thursday.
All these specimens 20 10 show that we
have not only Que at The most productive, but
one of the finest fruit countries in tie word,
and we are glad to see our eople giving 30
much attention to fruit culture.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

The second pair OF strands of the upstream, Nos
/ and cables Of the East River Bridge
plcted yesterday morning at ten O'Clock. The wrap
ping of the southernmost OF the second pair OF down.
stream strands. which completed few days since,
was flushed on Wednesday night and the strand was
yesterday lowered into its final position being pinned
at the two anchoragos into the proper place between
the anchor bars The wrapping Of the other strand
was finished late yesterday afternoon and It will be
lowered to-day. Work was commenced yesterday
tho wrapping OF the two north strands. Arrange
ments have been made that tho bridge work can 20
in all weathers except when there are high winds
Tho company have provided their w0rkmen with
souwester suits At The approaches steady progress
is being made, the excavation the Brooklyn sdo at
the of the anchorage having reached tho depth OF
twenty feet
The examination OF witnesses for the planti IFS the
suit OF Abraham r. Miller, OF tho shipping firm Of
Miller e. HougLon, and others against the Bridge Com
pany, anu IN which preliminary injunction
sought restrain the construction OF the bridge still
going testimony beng taken before United States
Commissioner John A. Shields. to whom tho suit
referred last winter In a few days tho testimony IN
rcbua the part of the Bridge Company will be put
In Tho plaintiffs have striven to prove by number
of witnesses that the bridge is obstruction
merco and an injury to both cities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
THE GUNSER MURDER.

From the first Mrs. Gunser, wife Of the murdered
John Gunscr OF East Williamsburg has believed that
both George Michel and Jacob Elsie, if the persons
who murdered her husband, knew who did. This
belief is strengthened by Mlchels talk to Elsie
county jail Tuesday and by the actions Of both
Elsie and Michel since the night of tho murder. Mrs.
Gunser has noshesitation in pronouncng Elsie both
liar ana villain On tho last day OF the Coroner's
inquest upon the return OF Mrs. Gunser TO her resi-
dcnce, she surprised to find Elsie and Andreas
Thomas sitting in her kitchen. Sho at once told them
TO leave, which they did Three nights aftcrward,
about ten O'clock Mrs Gunscr was about retire,
she IRON tue kitchen to the hall leading into
yard TO lock the door, and startled by seeing a
man the hall whom she at recognized Elsie.
He told her not to be afraid, that he only look
ing Tor Andreas Thomas TO take HIM home, as he
(Thomas) talked too much. On tho following morning
Thomas came into the saloon and said To Mrs. Gun
zcr:-"Eise was looking Tor me last night. can tell
a good deal If wish to-" About twelve days previous
tho murder Eiso sold to unser very good DOCK OF
knife Tor four quarts OF beer lie said his wife found
the knife at East New York. On the Sunday Of tho
murder Mira Gunser had the knife pairing nor nails and
nit 1t the stand in her bedroom, and 1t there
when she retired. Since that time she has not
1t. Elsie also told Adam Martin whlo in JAIL II think
will get rope Tor IT, If do will tell more Of
-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Alderman Morris resolution which permits all
persons battle at any point tho North aud East
rivers, providing bathing suits used ycster-
day passed. Tho penalty for the violation OF the
ordinance was reduced from $40 to S..
petition yesterday sent TO the Board OF Alder
by General Shaler, commanding the National
Guard in this city, requesting that additional and
necessary armores should be provided. He calls
attention to the laws which empower tho Mayor,
Comptroller and President Of the Board OF Aldermen
to lease aud erect armory buildings all lands be-
longing to the city, other than the public parks Tho
matter was referred to the Committee on County
Affairs.
Mayor Ely yesterday vetoed several resolutions of
the Aldermen giving permission TO erect stands on
sidewalks The Corporation Counsel has decided that
The Board OF Aldermen has no control whatever
this subject
New Jerry franchises are to be sold. under direction
OF the Sinking Fund Commissioners from Peck slip to
130h street, Harlem, from East Twenty third street
to Astoria, and from Fulton slip to Mott Haven Under
a resolution oi Alderman Purroy these companies
10 stpulatc their leases that they will call ut Eighty
fourth street or vicinity The sale IS to take place
the I'D inst The Corporation Counsel has been re-
qucsed TO opinion as to whether the Board of
Aldermen have authority TO establish ferries IRON
points within the corporate limits of the CITY
The Mayor has been directed to obtain from the Cor
poraion Counsel an opinon AS to the powers OF the
Common Council over the franchise Of the Central
Underground Railway.
The United States Steamboat Inspectors arc re-
quested, by resolution OF Alderman Shells compel
owners OF excursion boats to piuce handrails upon
thor gang panks so as to guard against accidents
Tho Aldermanc Finance Committee has reported
that they have funds TO formally entertain the Gov
ornors OF the various states their proposed
this city during the latter part OF the present month
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
FIREPROOF SCENERY.

A number OF fire insurance and theatrical men as
sembled in the vacant Of large warehouse in
Fulton yesterday afternoon and witnessed some
stage built at the back OF tho room, and a few
pieces OF tho scenery together with section Of the
machinery necessary to work It, we're placed IN posi-
ton. The scenery made OF wire gauze and neatly
painted to represent different scenes The inventors
claimed that It vastly cheaper than canvas
scenery, and could be used with greater effect and tor
larger variety oil purposes According to his repre-
sensations the entire control Of tho stage was
In the hands OF the prompter, who could, bv
series OF WIRE stops aad hgnt crank. shilt
and bring on the largest and most Intricate sets OF
scenery, thereby doing away with tho large army OF
carpenters and supernume rarcs that arc now s" es
nta TO the complete and perfect working oil sfago
During tho exhibition yesterday afternoon sets OF
shifted in incredibly short limo ny tho
inventors assistant, who controlled the crank that
had been temporarily placed at the right OF the ROOM
AT the same moment ono set OF scenery was being
taken OF another was beng brought on Ihe machin-
cry controlling all the scenery Is very SIMPLE
There was no wood or canvas used IN the structure
OF the scenery which was made oil iron gauzc set IN
frames. In addition to safety from fire the in
vcntOr claimed further advantages. lie sa;d:-Re-
ductlOn scene shiiters and stage laborors Gly 10
seventy five per cent, and like reduction IN the In
surance rates; increased storage room placing the
working and management OF the stage IN the hands
of one man. VINO ud also act piompter great in
In the adaptaDihy OF the scenery, and an IN
creased effect over artist work upon canvas. Tnose
statements were all borne out by tho Insurance and
theatrical men present. prominent member oil
leading fire insurance company said that the rates OF
premiums upon supplied with scenery OF this
description would be less than half what they were
under existing circumstances.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
MRS. GALLIGAN'S MONEY.

On Wednesday Mrs. Ellen Galligan, who lives in
East Sixteenth street, avenue A, went to Essex
Market Court and asked for warrant for the Of
Mr. Morgenroth, oil No. PIT avenue A, whom she
cused OF swindling her out OF So. Mrs. Galigan
charged that she went to Morgenroth Beck's store
last Tuesday and bought shirt and nccktie for
cny cents She felt IN her pocket for tho money and
handed young Morgenroth twod0llar bill He said
he did have any change. and Mrs. Galligan then
produced fifty cents, saying, ~ will pay for the shirt
keep the necktc." Mrs Gail!gan stood waiting
the short time ana the proprietor TO her
and asked what she was waiting Tor.
Pm waiting Tor my twodour bill, " she said.
Mr.. MoreeDrOth became somewhat violeut, and in
sisted that ne had given back the tw0dolar III Mrs
1al.igan insisted that he had not, and she
Court and procured tho issuance of summons. When
the case came up yesterday morning Mr. Morgenroth,
through his sci. stated that he knew Mrs. CALI
gan .'od rounder, aud had been in the habit
Of making these complaints Judge Kilbreth, how
ever determined to silt the case, sent for different per-
sons, who testified that Mrs Galgan had - store be-
longing to herself IN Elst SxecDth street. and that
her character above reproach. After hearing all
the evidence yesterday afternoon Judge Kilbreh said
to Morgenroth "My private opinion IS you have this
woman's money and you ought TO II back her,
though there Is not enough evidence to hold you"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
FLOATING HOSPITAL EXCURSION.

Tho floating hospital of st. Johns Guiid had
pleasant day on the water yesterday and came in an
hour earlier than usual The rain poured down
during part of the afternoon, but OF
the 667 excursion lists got wet the trip down the
bay far Concy Island, aud when 1t not
ing nothing could been delightful than the
weather The storm had passed of ana the sun was
shining brightly when the barge landed loot OF
East twenty third street. T. +. Shorthand 4 Bro.
contributed the use OF the tug Tor the last two excur-
SONS.
The following contributions to the Floating Hospital
mcnt-H d. Clafn l. Co, 500; James Farmeloe,
$50; f. N. u W. H. Tales $50; Mills Il Glib, SO; T.
Is. CroweIl, ST. T. X. Davis, So; Esopus, $40; Mrs.
S. s. West FarmsL So; through Dumont Clark, As
sstant Cashier, 500; William b. Bonn, $25; 5. do
Mendosa, S.; ii. $40; Mrs. r. Ii. Freeland, SIS; X.
M. X, So; Ii. II. Nathan, $50 Total, $407.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
A CHOLERA SCARE.

A PosT-HoRrEM EXAMINATION By THE coRo-
NER SHOWS THAT MRS. MARY VANCE DIED OF
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS AND NOT AsIArIC
CHOLERA.
Dr. Edmund H. Moritz OF No. OF East Third street,
yesterday sent communication 10 the Health Board,
stating that he had attended Mary W. Vance, OF No.
2ii Second street, from the beginning OF her illness,
the 14th inst, till the time oil her DEATH He stated
that 1t was hts opinion that the symptoms pointed to
Asatic cholera Deputy Register Nagle at once re-
qucsted Investigation at the hands Of the coroners.
Deputy Coroner Macwhinnie accordingly made an
autopsy which revealed that the deceased had died oil
fatty degeneration Of the liver and kidneys
MoRIrz's STATEMENT.
DR.. Mortz made the following statement to tho
Board OF Health -
the undersigned herewith testify that attended Mrs
Mary Vance a. No 2i second street top floor Tor the
would call With chcerne prouse decons vomiting
found cold
srnn Pas and OF sn
with ice pills aud brandy; also frequent irietions
OF the lower oxtremtics and arms and aterwari
ported the Board Health asphyctic cholera
Cramps st the legs and ali the muscles OF the body set In
cold marble II is my firm belief that this case 1t is
EDWARD H. NORTH, NJ. ID.
THE AUTOPSY
Yesterday afternoon Deputy CoronerJ. W, MacWhin.
nis performed an autopsy upon the body and made
inc following statement
Vance lying No. PAL second street found fatty degen
eru,u or kidne vs. in AN stage
examnaton aud history Of the case am Of Opinion that
tho OF death urcna dae to Brghts disease OF
the Kidneys. tue diarrhGa dependent thereon.
DR.. Moritz III a sworn statement, says that no was
present at the autopsy ana fully cOcurs with tina Cor
Oner that tho death resulted IRON Brghts disease
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
CONTESTED WILLS.

An effort is being made before Surrogate Abram II.
Daley Kings county, TO set aside tho will OF Kaspar
Engcrt, German butcher who died May 2S last,
his residence, No. 1872 Montroso avenue Brooklyn,
leaving an estate valued at 100000 The will is
tested by Kian Engert brother Of the testator and
by other relatives, who assert that tho paper offered
Tor probate is not the last will and Of the
deccdent; that 1t not subscribed presence OF
Witnesses; that decedent not of sound mind aud
memory; that he was under restraint, and that .
had not sufficient mental capacity to understand the
instrument and It's contents. me adjourned
tor trial till September 10
Mr. Daley also heard "a motion yesterday In another
OF interest In 1858 Charles J. Wallace, a
tai or doing business In this city and resid lng
Brooklyn, died leaving an estate valued at $50 900.
He beQueathed TO his wife halt his property, and
onequarter to his mother Tor lc stipuating that at
death the OF tho estate go chit
dren OF his deceased sister, tho latter having
been Mrs. Hart. The cnuren cited samuel
Frost as executor to pay over tho money
the mother oil the tesator Is dead. Mrs Jane Wood,
sister oil the tcsator, to whom the other quarter OF
the estate was left Tor life, with the understanding
that at her death II was 10 go to the two children
named, COntests the clam vi the children on tho
ground that they are not the legitimate offspring of
Mrs. Hart. Their mother, the WHO OF William Hart,
dicd New south Wales, in 1858, and their father
died In, 1857, in Williamsburg. The molon Is now
made TO compel the executor, Dir. Frost to
tho children The hearing OF the argument was
rnnh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
A BROKERS' INSANITY.

Mr. Calvin b. Camp, the we'll known cotton broker
of this city, who attempted commit suicide In juno
last his residence No. 13S Columbia Heights, Brook
Ign, been placed in the Insane asylum ut Flushing
l.. l. 1t will be remembered that Mr.. Camp shot him.
self in the head, the bullet lodging In his brain,
and that he remained IN comatosc con-
dtion for some time Notwithstanding tho
Icadcn missile could not be extracted the un-
fortunate recovered and thought TO be OF
fectly SOUND mind until few days since, when he
made some remarks which alarmed his household.
The family physician, Dr. ). Fleet Spicr was consulted
and certificate of admtancc to the insane asylum,
which set forth that Mr.. Camp was suffering from
suicidal mama, was made out. Ho made no re-
sistance while his way Flushing IN charge OF Do
tectives Corwin and Looncy OF the Brooklyn Police
Central once Mr. Camp has made three attempts TO
xiii himself within the past ten years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
SITTING BULL lMPLACABLE.
From the Dubuque Herald. August l.

From the Dubuque Herald August AL
John Thompson has returned from a visit OF several
weeks among the Sioux Indians, whittier he went in
com pany with James Forester OF this city, Tor the
purpose of inspecting the trading posts and making
the acquaintance oil the noble sons of the forest
whom they have government permit to supply with
scope OF country the British Possessions on the
north, and includes several tribes numbering about
fifteen thousand OF the brick colored humans. They
are all very pcacably disposed now, ana appear
rejoced ut the prospect oi change for tho
better In tho management OF the trading
posts at which they have been robbed Of late years.
Nr Thompson had several ''big talks" with chiefs of
several tribes, in which they told tho grievances
which they had been compelled TO suffer- which they
interview with SIting Bull, who Is now a refugee
from American soil British territory, but the OBJ
durate old chap stubborny refused to permit H. He
said he wanted TO nave nothing moro TO do with
Americans; that they are all liars. When the good
missionaries used to tell him some years ago that
the CHRISTIANS put Christ to dea,h no believed that
the missionaries told an unruth, because he
aid not believe 1t possible that men could
find II in their hearts 10 put good man
10 death. But he now believes white Americans can
be guilty oil any enormity Thompson thought IL was
use 10 try to currycomb that old chiefs head The
other chiefs easily courted As an evidence
OF beir friendly feeling four OF the principal chiefs
consented TO stand in group with Mcssrs Thompson,
Forester and Captain Collins, OF the United States
Army for their photographs. They are all done up
In their fancy regalias, except young ''Cod Ham,
who such ardent admrer OF nature unadorned,
aud has such abborrcnce OF Innovations In the way
drese that he wanted 10 stand that his fine figure
would show to the best possible advantage In his own
eye, At least. As special favor " Mr.. Thompson he
ted 10 SHIRT which, II u did not make
him appear gorgeous, least made him more present
able to the public eve.