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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
The Arabs Never Surrender.

As at Teb and Tamai, the wouned
Arabs refused 10 be made prisoners
and great caution had to be exercised
in moving about the field, not only
to avoid the covert stabs dealt by the
bleeding arabs, but the rushes and
cuts of the fanatics who slammed
death in order that they might tho
more surely get chance Of buryinS
their weapons in one OF us.
Exploring along this wady party
of our men cana upon six dead and
four wounded Arabs living under II
buslly dwarf mimosa tree. The SOL
diers had an interpreter with them,
and the Arabs were called upon to
surrender and come out. That they
said they could not do; would the
soldiers therefore come and take
them. The four wounded men still
held their spears in their hands.
"Verv good" said our soldiers, put
down your spears and we will see you
are well treated, and do all we can
to cure Your wounds"
The answer of the four Arabs
came fierce and concise: "Put down
our spears, infdel dogs! BY God
and the prophet, never!' There was
crack of Martini-Henrys. You
can guess the rest. 1t was again as
at Teb and Tamai, almost ilnpossib le
to take prisoners, and we secured
but two OF their wounded alive,
The third prisoner l assisted to
bring in, but he was hardly capture,
for the man gave himself up. He
had Il R.mingtion and over 100
rounds Of ammunition. His story was
that he had been ono of the Beber-
Egyptian garrison, and since the fall
+ Of ID At place had been forced into the
Mahdi's army. He was glad to es-
cape from them, he declared, and ]
must say tho fellow looked cheerful
a being taken. A trooper of the
Nineteenth conducted him to Gen.
st wart He vas our unwounded
prisoner London Telegraph
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
NJ MEIER -.
Letter From Arcadia.
ARCADIA, March 81, 1855.

NJ Dr,E BEACON: l fear You feel
| am noglectinE you. Press Of bust
ness arrangements, family Affections
and other matters, over which l have
10 col!orl have interrupted the full
iiilment % my engagements.
We arc having some very un-
sprin5-like days cold, damp, aud
raw. Farmers are about done plant
ing corn, gardens and vegetation
GENERALLY extremely backward.
Trade is quite good all things con-
s.; lcrcl. If thoro is a good crop
made this town viii he on boom
next year this time. To-day their are
WAGONS in town that have come over
20 miles. ] lad Thought all the
cotton had been marketed but sever
a. Lalcs are sold here now every day,
bales have been shipped from
this point to dato--the present
season. The first house WAS erected
in "Her 1Dlcl ~ wear a%o last Feb
ruary' TAore are now p business
houses here, iaany heat residences
and other improvements looking at
rormaucut upbuilGing Of the place.
The DaLtist denomination have q
comfortable house Of worship in
"old town with a prosperous Sun
DAY school The Methodist people
have torn down their old burn of a
house and are rchuildiaif about half
wa between the towns. Prof.Smiths
school is well pa'ronizel and Mrs.
Watkins has a select school for young
er clildrcn. Shc is a lady of eXpe-
ricnc, and competency and altoGeth-
er deserving OF encouragement and
patronage.
Oar place is now incorporated and
the town counsel thoroughly en-
powered and organized and we look
for better order and more encour-
ac-ing state Of affairs. Many of our
citizens lave visited the exposition
and Others are talking of going, YOU
doubtless exchange with our "Ad-
vance" and 50 by its eolums there is
still quite demand for white leaa
and hnscel oil.
fit did not sOnnd so much like q
patent medicine advertisement l
would tell you something about our
new and complete stock OF goods,
you must not think we are making
an effort to deadbeat you out of an
insertion or newspaper puff But
it is growing late-vou perceive l
cannot trace the lines-and /, after
apologies for these de e'ultory obser-
va;ions, and thanking YOU for the
very complementary notice of your
correspondent in the Beacon-bring
these rambling notes to close.
For the present bid You an aifec-
;ionlte. Good night,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

1t Will be a lasting disgrace to the
Republican party that such man.
If Malone had not been sustained by
the Republican administration it is
not improbable that Virginia would
have escaped the stain ofrepudiation
which Mshone brought upon it. The
Bourbon DEMOCRATS. with ali their
faults, stood unflinchingly by their
States honor, and they would have
preserved il had not Malone. by
skillful combining negro ignnrance
with white cupidity, built up aparty
which out numbered theirs.-New
YOrl. Times. Rep.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

The appointments rs whole may
therefore, be considered judicious
and creditable to point Of excellence
and in whatever respects they may
be amenable to criticism it Will he
generally admitted that they insure
to the country a much ab!er repre-
sentation abroad than it now has, or
for some years has had, at the capitals
named.-Washington Post, Dem.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
Heretofore and ItCretOafter.


i'r a"'''"' al "'' ~ '''''
although a Re waEd ot hily Sn.nea> "ae o1eTcd
''r "!' 81 her 'Asco'''!. '"! WIZ .o''''
on skeleton in tie Museum oi me h"ya'
College Of Surgeon. Lincoln Inn, London;
p.'''' '''.9 ''''''' 60.
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!l'.a- dreams ot rll,urr lou- t,r.ot
NJ lopc. nor j.y. 30! .uye. roy tear,
Have lrij one trace %! record mere.
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
All sorts.

What i tho meaning of the phrase passing
.tranget asked the teacher. Showing the
queen, said the head boy-plrt-burg Chron>
lc!e.
"Hello, Jim. Old boy," said the ccnductor
TO one OF lis passengers, evidently anothar
railroad man, "Ho v's business with you up
on the Northern Pacific Mighty lively when
left-cspecial mining What kind2
"Ninin from trains. .'-Chicarso Herald
President Cleveland is showing so honest
and laudable an eiior, TO get the best officers
that an homes, admission that he had made
mistake will win him more friends among
the plain psope who Will suppor, him faiths
fully il he will "iurn TIE Iacas out -Phil>
adeiPhia News, Rep.
a Real san Franchisco joke: An oh lady
was viewing the exposed stock Of some burnt
out dry goods store on Market street, a few
days ago. The burnt,edgeh bales were all
strewn across the sidewalk. Above was a sign.
"Anuther Sacrifice. Another sacrifice, said
the Old lady "Yes-burnt offerings! San
Francisco Chronicle
You can get STRAWBERRIES for IS
cents quart. But you will have to
90 to Fairbanks, Fla, to get them
That's about the way things goes. We
all know there is balm in Gilcd; boat
load, OF it. But the gaul OF it is to
Gilcad.- Burdctte.
Lit.le brother, whose sister is play
ing cards with gentleman: .'Air.
Smiler,dOes Minnie play cards WELL"
Mr.. Smilcr: es very well indeed
Little brother: "Thcn you had look
out; mama SAID, if she played her
cards well, she'd catch you" ."-Ex.
:.rd like to strike YOU for $50 to
day." said Iardup to Young Hyson
Saturday afternoon. "By Jove," said
young IIyson, who was 4 little short
himself, ..vou may do it for $40.
Give me the money and say where
YOU want to strike me. Hardup
struck cut" ."Brooklyn Eagle.
"Sir," exclaimed DR.. thomson, turn.
ing upon Boswell, "why do you
follow me; What DO you want:'
"Doctor, | am representative of an
American newspaper" "Ah, and You
want to set down wha II sly:""Ch no
doctor. An English reporter could
could DO that. want to set down
what YOU don't say."-Arkansaw
Taavlcr
Hilarious Mr.. Happiiay: ats boy
young Nj llappiday glcefully shouts
as he rushed in and plar kcd $40
note drown on the bank counter; .'the
/ daisiest little fellow YOU ever saw.
Here just put this on deposit in his
name, Will YOU: I'm going to add to
it every wear. and call it the fresh
heir fund" 1t is apt to be that with the
firsc.-Boston Journal.
"Who is that new man who open
ed wood yard or something or
Second street, and bought 4 bill oil
goods of us last Saturday," asked ole
Hvson :s'I've lost his card and forgot
ton his name Il don't know" re-
piled the office boy. SWELL" saiC
the old man,NI hate to ask him. Rul
down to the corner and see what i
on his sign; that'll give it," Present
ly the boy came back Lime an,
COAL" he said. And old Tyson cam
" charged the bill up to Lyman
Cole. BROOKLYN EAGLE.
l
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

10 es:ts per line, each insertion, for reading
matter or local notices. p per cent added 10
above rates for each change of yearly, hall
yearly Or quarterly advertisements.
Positively no reduction from above rates Tor
the accommodation Of any one.
Cash must accompany every order unless
the advertiser or agent is known by the pro-
prietor TO be a responsible party.
Communications must reach tins Office bY
or before Thursday mornings, II they appear
~ the first issue after they are received, aud
advertisements must be handed in teioie tri
day noon. II
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
Please Remember

That hereafter all advertisement. of Judi>
sial sales must be paid for before the days of
"a 10 or they will be taken out and the sale.
stopRed, In 10 instance will this rule be de-
v,atsd from. There is no law TO compel any
oae q work for another for nothing, and we
propose to quit it. Hand in the money with
he advertisement if you want it TO 20 in IT,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
Table Of Advertising Rates

Recommended by the Louisiana Press A.>oc-
alton for adoption by the publishers Ct
country newspapers, in this STATE, IN ac-
eep,ing advertisements iIon advertising
agents
Transient advertising, one inch. one time,
) SO; sacb subsequent time - cents.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

Wha, i tho meaning of the phrase passing
.iranget" asked the teacher. Showing the
queen" said the head boy.-Plttsburg Chrom>
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
INTERNAL EEVENUE Tx.

L meas
;, 1aof o,,,o,., 49,. on.
" ''"' "a - "
Interesting We quote IHo III" rom
the United States Digest. referred
to in the printed posters sent cut bv
tLo Rav.nuo Coliectors'tyoi vo, can
-, II.
.'"''AH ooe l',''u "P 'N 81" ' :,
doors "i some puiiohhSS' or Sue Wall
or v;.rious places for the public in
succtiou" They specially refer f.
..c,;,o. 3a2o 3,21 2.as .nJ 3529of
49, 80 .I c.-.., 8 A. r-.:.l
'i'e 'i''' i't', '''''''' "a ''-' 'i-'''
States, "A.ch we quote ior tAelr III
formation as We suppose all places Of
hu,iuc.s il tho country ave not SUP
,.1;..1 .;.l. A.. H.. ofuo-.., =
T =. 80
me Nl,,o 'o'"''';
Sec. "-"2. NO person siaI be
engaged III ur carry on any trade OF
business hereafter mentioned until
lie has paid Special tax therefore
IN the manner hereinafter provided.
Sec. 3231. All special taxes shall
become due on the first day Of MAY,
in each year or on commencing any
trade or business on which such tax
shail he reckohed Tor one year and
III Inc lit'ter case II shaii "e re'honed
pr"Poftionate.y' nom tie Hrst DAY
OF the month III WhLch 'le HIblhtT 20
sperii tax c"in,nehced 10 'Ae Ar't
cay oil sIly ioAoNln@' .
Sec 3-"' All Sreciai taxes IN
posed by law lnclndInT the tax on
stills or worms, shall be pad by
stamps deho;lng the t.X'and 'heC"ih-
missioner OF Internal .EcVe''"e IS re-
q1lred to procure appropriate stamps
forthe payment OF such taXes,&nd the
provlslons OF sections thlfiy-tErae
hundred and uhnteenl lt"clve) AMI
thlrty-four hundred and forty-slX and
all other provisions OF law relating 70
the preparation and issue OF stamps
for distilled spirits, fermented liquors
tobacco and cigars, shall, 50 far as
api llcabie, extend to and include such
stamps for special taHes;andthe com
missioner of Internal ReYenue shall
have authority to make aii nced!ul
regulations relative thereto.
Soc. 3239. Every person engaged
i'll any business, avocation, or omplov-
l ,,-lo :, 4. !, J u ! =
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

An honest and a competent Dem
ocrat, starting cut fresh with nothing
to unlearn, is more likely to make a
good official than a Republican who
has been long in Office and is now
doing his best to get out Of the Re
publican official race and to chime III
with lis new condition and new su-
periors. New York Sun, Ind.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

The idea that 4 high Office or high
but legitimate aspirations disqualify
a man for position of lesser impor-
tant is contrary to the spirit of our
democratic institutions. Buffalo
Courier. Dem.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11

..IIello, ny boy" checrily exclaimed
a gentleman to a little fellow who WAS
dragging a sled up--strect, 'how
do you enjoy your>elf:'"By Sliding
down, Sir," was the prompt answer.
L.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
subsequent time, - cents.

Agent. need offer Us nothing less man Tue
above rates.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1885-04-11
The RiCHlARO BEACON
10 published every Saturday morning, at
ArvILLH, LOUISIANA,
WILEY P. MANGHAM- Proprietor.
Terms OfSub rip;iOn
Fee for Announcements.

FOR members of Gorge
tor Representatives
For parochial officers
To he paid for invariably IN advance.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Conductor l.. Il. Smith of the west
bound train on the Cameron branch
of the Rock Island road elected a stock
man named Yocum from the train last
Saturday morning at Winthrop, OPP
posite Atchison, Kansas, and when the
train stopped there OH its return next
night, Yocum, with his brothers, at
tackled the conductor. He was armed
and defended himself, and in the melee
shot Pierce Yocum four times. killing
him instantly. Henry Yocum shot Smith
twice in the arm. The difficulty arose
over the question Of Pierce Yocum+
right to ride across the bridge on the
train.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Gen. Logan, In an interview, al
Chicago, last Saturday, said:-"The
republicans are at liberty to call a new
caucus, but the fact of tho matter is,
that the republicans in the legislature
understand two things-first, that 90
long as there is a tie in membership OF
the two parties it may not be possible
for the republicans to elect anybody
and, second, that if the republican
ranks wer to be broken, the probable
ity is, that a democrat would be elect
ed. 1t is the latter fact that no doubI
influences the action OF my friends. Nc
democrat shall succeed me in the
United States senate if l and my friends
can prevent it. That is the whole state
of the case in a nutshell"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
Tn JUSTICES SALE.

wv aERkAS Themas N. Small, By bis deed
w or trust dated the nret day OF Nay, 1870,
recorded In book :. on page ~, or the records n
me recorders ONCE In the county OF Lafayette
ana stste OF Missouri. conveyed to the UNDER
20 iuitnw rust TO secure the payment Of . GER
ssln note therein described and interest on the
same. the following described real estate att
re IN the said county Of Lafayette and
ter OF the southeast Qusrter OF section four [l.
Wnenip torty-nine (ae), range twenty.sevea
GOD anu whereas default has been made in the
payment Of said note and interest according to
me tenor OF said note; now, therefore, st the
request OF tie legal holder OF said note. and ir
acooroance With the provisions Of said deed of
trust, the undersisnsd will, on
MONDAY, MAJ 3sTu. 1855,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the FORE
room and four O'Clock In the afternoon Of that
ray. Ct the front door OF the coart house In the
CITY Of Lexington. pfocesd to sell st public ven-
que 70 the highest bidder for cash, the above
described property for the purposes OF ssld
trust. WENTWORTH
nDtl1I0 Tpnaf~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
A Great

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, Of Newton, H., says:
"My wife has been seriously affected with 9
cough for twenty-five years, aud this spring
more severely than ever before. She had
used many remedies with out relief, and being
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery, did
30, with most gratifying results. The frs,
bottle relieved her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She has moi
had 30 good health for thirty years" Trial
bottle free at D. W. b. Tevis' drug store,
Large size $1. jsn6eowyl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
Cure for Piles.

The first symptom of piles 10 an intense
itching at night after getting warm. This un-
pleasant sensation IL Immediately relieved by
an application of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy.
Piles in all forms. itch, salt rheum and ring
worm can be permanently cured by the use
Of this great remedy. Price so cents. Manu-
featured by the DR.. Rosanko Medicine Com
ANY, Piqua, Ohio. Sold by Charles W.
LOOMS novSy1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
Never Give Up.

II you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits. loss Of appetite. general debility, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease Of a bilious nature, by all
means procure q bottle of Electric Bitters.
You will be surprised to see the rapid i'm.
provement that will follow; you will be In
spired with new life; strength and activity
Will return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice In tho praise Of
Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents q bottle
by D.. w. B. Tevis. aug10eOwlY
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Governor Marmaduke, Auditor
Walker and Treasurer Seibert who
were appointed by the jefferson City
meeting of April 8, as a state finance
committee to raise funds to stamp Out
pleuro-pnuemonia, have in turn APP
pointed the representative, county clerk
and treasurer, in each county, as a sub.
committee to raise means in the county
AT the request of a majority of this 10
cal committee the serious attention aud
prompt action of our citizens is asked
in view of the gravity of the situa-
ton, and the magnitude of the
national interests involved, to the ur-
gent necessity of the adoption of pre-
ventive measures. In the judgment OF
our committee the scheme OF voluntary
contributions must prove wholly mad.
equate to meet the emergency that Is
upon us, and as the small national ap-
preparation of $4,000 at the disposal
of the commissioner of agriculture is
limited to quarantining infected ami
mails, a system deemed wholly ineffect'
ual to the extirpation of the disease by
the United States veterinary surgeons.
they request the citizens Of Lafayette
county to meet in Lexington on Mon
day, May 4th,to take action on the sub
ia,t
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

A hail storm at C%ersicana, Texas, a
week or two ago dropped hailstones
that are declared to have weighed
nearly twelve ounces, and wild geese
and small birds were showered around
town promiscuously. A local paper
thinks that Sin competition with other
states" Texas could do even better
that this.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

England asks for and wants peace,
but she is preparing for war. The ad-
miralty has sent orders to the naval
yards to prepare for the transportation
of several thousand troops, and has
chartered the steamers "Vancouver,'
"Oregon, ""Dacca," "City of Oxford
"Devonia, ""Bolivia," egypt" Erin, ;
and Egyptian Monarch" each OF
which is capable of carrying 1000
troops. The government will also
| charter other steamers.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
Father !

You poor wearied wife loosing sleep night
after night nursing the little one suffering
from that night fend to children and horror
to parents, Group, should nave q bottle OF
Tsylor's Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and
Mullen an undoubted Group preventive and
cure for coughs, colds and consumption. Sold
by Chas. w. Leomis At 26c and 81 a bottle.
Send two.cent postage stamp for riddle book,
WALTER A. TAYLOR,
RprlSml Atlanta Ga
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

We are not always with England by
great deal, bat as between Russian
semi-barbarism endeavoring to sub
jugate an unwilling people i'll order to
grab their country, and English civili-
cation endeavoring only to defend her
ally, we are with the English.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

The Indian bureau and the land Of
fce are to be r~eorganized from top to
bottom. Nothing that the admins
tration could do would give greater
satisfaction to the country than the
radical publication of these two bu.
reaux. They are full of r%ottenness.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

England is determined to have peace,
even if she has to fight for it. The
following dispatch, dated London,
April 29th, shows, to some extent, the
efforts she is making to obtain peace
"The steel man-of-war "Home'' was
launched at Pembroke, Wales, yester-
day. This new addition to the British
navy carries ten guns and will have a
crew OF AS men. 1t is Il twin screw
steel armored barbette ship of 300
tons burden and $500 horse power"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Congressman Cox's friends don't
want him to 60. They think he ought
to be governor of New York. Mr..
Cox is worthy of that or any other posi-.
ton. He is a gentleman, a scholar and
q statesman.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Maj. Geo. B. Clark, formerly state
auditor of Missouri, has been appoint
ed internal revenue agent. Major
Clark is one of the best men in Mis-
souri,, and deserving of much greater
honor than this. Still, we are glad he
has been so far remembered.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02
THE TOWNSHIP BOND MEETINGS.

Meetings are to be held at Lexington,
Mayview and Odessa, at 2 O'Clock, p.
m, to-day. to elect delegates to the
convention to be held in this city OF
next Monday, at 10: 80 O'Clock, a M.
These meetings should be largely at
tended, and all the aspects of the case,
as it affects each township, should be
discussed. 1t is a serious piece Of busi-
ness, in a great measure touching the
prosperity, not only of the townships
involved, but of the entire county,
therefore any action taken in the town
ship meetings should be very carefully
considered.
The I~ntelligencer has endeavored, to
the best of its ability, to make the peo-
pies argument on the proposition, and
we shall be enabled, Monday, to hear
the bondholders' side of the question.
Hence we suggest, while it is proper
that the people shall at any and all
times express freely their views upon
public questions, that IN THIS case II
will be wisest not to instruct the dele
gates against a submission of the pro-
position of Mr.. Skinker. There are
some polite reasons for this course,
that the prosecuting attorney and the
county judges have explained. Select
good men, pass such resolutions as will
express the full sense of the meeting,
but leave that point open, thus refrain
ing from settling a question which
Judge Krekel and other gentlemen have
been invited to discuss, adversely, be-
fore they are heard upon it. We give
this advice after consultation with those
who are best informed upon the sub
ject.
But, above all, select good, represent
alive delegates, Dho wiH be sure : at
tend the contention.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

Only a small sum of money Is need
ed to stamp out the Heterogeneous
in Galloway county, and it should not
be difficult to ralsc the amount.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

There are lively times in Italy, too.
The opposition accuses the ministry OF
speculating with public funds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-02

A San Francisco dispatch from Sono-
ra reports a terrible battle between
M%exicans and Indians, the former be-
ing defeated with heavy losses.