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Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
THE PLATFOf ".

We, the Democracy Of the State C. Lo"is>
lima, in convention assembled, 10 annouhc'
aud declare
Firsi-Clur devotion 70 the iSne 'honored
principles Vi the DEMO- tai'c pa:iy Ms pro-
claimed by us founder, Thomas Jefferson.
believing thai ,be.s recognition aud enforce
ment are essential ~ the maintenance Of Tree
institutions and popular government.
Sccond-Tha, we mdorse the aduinistra'
non of Grover Cleveland, and believe thai
the Interests Of tho Nnion Will be the bes'
subseryed by his Ie-t lrc,.on: we also indofs-
the administration of Samuel .'o"2lSs Nc
Enerv o. recognition of the eminent SER
vices TO ,ae State OF u falhfnl public sciran'
and we affirm that the administration o
hubble affairs in Louisiana has, daring the
A,t eleven yeats, broaghi the State out I"
anarchy, developed wealth and prosperity
and paved the way to he high Posam
Louisiana is en,hled to among the States
And We pledge ourselves to lis perpeua
aon.
Third-We pledge ourselves to an ,cs'
so,nical administration Of public affairs, Il
me maintenance Of the State credit b. Inn
i,inv appropriations IN the amount 81 th'
revenues, AMI to the liquidation OF the State
debt, and the promp, paymcn, OF the interes
OH the same rs now adjusted by law.
Fourlh-1h,i the levce system Of the State
u Q necessity FIR the protection oil The hve
and property Of oHr citizens. and We PiedE'
ourselves to develop, maintain ami pro'ec
lie same To the fullest extent consistent will
the finances Of the State as absolutely
essential 10 the happiness and prosperity o
our people.
Tshh-We pledge the Democratic party o
this State N an earnest Effort to place thu
free public schools Of ,his State upon sub
,,,n,ial and satisfactory basis, aud TO tina
end the legislature is reqSc,ied tn apProPr
uts q suiIicisn, amount from the annua
revenues Of ,he STATE 10 provide for th'
eu;,slle education of the children Of thi
Sia.e.
Six,h-That il is the duty Of The State Il
foster and to improve all Of its great agri
cultural Interests by adequate legislation TO
N sir development and promotion, an'
especially by the encouragement and main
% ,ance Of the agricultural college and thu
present and proposed Stale experiment
stations, and by all other legislation in 'h'
ypecial interest Of agriculture.
Scven,l,-Wc are opposed 10 the employ
men Of the psnaen,iary eopsrts of The stat
in suci, manner as to bring the convict bab0
in competition with Zee labor.
Eigh,h-We invite TO the kriiln fields o
Louisiana Immigrant. from all lands, will
the assurance that they shalt find here Z
hearty welcome and happy hoMe.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

To W. Simms. President of the Exe>
C tive committee OF the Democratic party OF
the Parish Of RIchland:
We the undersigned citizens Of ward one
of said parish, realizing in this particular
political ea ,npaign the great danger to the
success Of The Democratic party by mulii-
plicity Of candidates for Parish Offices, and
approaching the wisdom OF the resolution
recently passed by the State Executive cons
rniiter, recommending pominatins in all the
parishes, do hereby respectfully urge you to
call meeting of the committee Of which you
are president, for the purpose of at least
sentiment Of the party on making nominations
for parish officers:
H. p WELLS,
J. W. DRAUGHoN,
W. s. BUCHANAN,
c. Fl. MOoRE,
c. Med. BRuMsY,
PR. JOINS.
In obedience to the foregoing petition from
citizens Of the first ward, and at tire solicita-
ton OF citizens from other wards in abe par
ISL, | hereby call the Parish Executive Com
mit,ee together TO consider the subjects men.
toned in the petition.
The committee will meet in Rayville on
Saturday, March Sd, 1883. ! hope that all
members Of committee will be present
wv. SlMMS,
Chairman P'h Ex. Committee.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

On March the 10th we will print
extra papers Tor the Immigration
Convention to meet at Shreveport.
We will be pleased to get short
articles from different portions of the
parish in regard to the production OF
our soil, the Yield &c. Let Richland
make an effort to secure a portion OF
the tide of immigration flowing
southwark. Will our parish make
the effort? Every parish in the
State seems to be taking some in
terest in the great matter of immi-
grafton except ours. No parish in
the State stands ahead Of Richland
when it comes to the production Of
our soil. A larger return for labor
than any other parish.
1t IS to be hoped that every par
ish in the State will be represented
at the immigration Convention
which is to meet in New Orleans on
the 9TH day of March. Also another
at Shreveport, March 18th, 1888.
North Louisiana should make an
effort at the Shreveport Convention
to Influence the tide this way.
This is he most inviting field We
know of 51 the South. Will our
people become alive to the situa-
tion9
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

Opelou.as, Feb. 18th, 1888.


Pursuant 10 pre- viou. police, he citizens OF
Ovelousas and vicinity mel al the CONT honse
th;. evening At 7 O'Clock. for the purpose of
taking some action concerning the proposed
meeting of the Louisiana Press Association, a,
Op-!or.a.. this sprirg.
The meeting WIS organizoi by cisriina
Hon. f. I. Lewis. chairman, and l..
SLndoz. E-1.. s-crr'a'v
NIr San oz briefly Explained the nj ject oil
the meeting.
Remark. were made ny the Chairman and
Nv DR.. ". a. Robertson, Mr.. Jos. Bloch.
Iu,.e jos. " Noor-, Lauren, Dnp,e, Esq
aud OTHERS. ~vincing "a keen and enlightened
appreciation Of the importance 10 Cpeionsas
and - Lanrry Os the visit W our town and
.rr,ion of the Jmirhali>rs e the State, and
implying well defined purpose to once more
demonstrate The fact that 81 LandTys hosp
taliy cannnt bc -xrrilrd even by The famed
i-rliiry 81 her >oi!. the prnialify Of her glori.
on- climate or The b,undlessness OF the re-
-,r,rr,.s Of her extensive domain.
TN :n"rion at pr. Robertson, il was de
riarei 'n hc the sense of this meeting that j
will afiord r. the citizens O.. Opelousas mncl
plea. nrr 10 entertain The Louisiana Pres:
n>stCidib III IItHc DetWecu nc udy u
election April l7) and The meeting Of III,
Legislature (May i4).
On motion, the following committee o
arrange me..is was appointed by the chair
l.. A. Sandoz, J. w. Jackson, Joseph Block
Willis Prescott, r. NJ. Liuell, L. H. Lewis
AIphonse Levy and Laurent Dnpre. Tn,
Hartman Of the meeting was added 10 th'
cominittee.
: On motion Of Mr.. Dupra, the meeting ap
pointed the following committee on finance
Aiphonse Levy, Dr.. X. W. LiueIl, JOSEPH
Block, J.J. Thompson, + J. Clements, Hon
II. l. Garland, Austin Lacopbe, Hon. JOSEPH
N. Moore, DR.. w. A. Robertson, L. A. San
doz, Leonce San.oz, +. p. Goodwin.
On motion. the parish papers and the New
Orlea-s papers were requested 10 publish tn
proceedings OF ihi. meeting.
The meeting then adjourned until Monday
Feb 9Th, at I O'Clock p. m.
Z. 7. LEWIS,
! L. A SANDoz, Chairman.
Secretary. (
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

We wee called off and did not
hear Senator Gibson through when
he spoke here. We cannot believe
Ne said "Eo good Democrat would
vote (, + McEnery on account of the
third term idea" He may have said
1T was contrary toDemocratic usages
to support a man for governor for
the third term.'
We cannot believe Gibson would
have made such all assertion as that.
For our part, we are satisfied with
Gibson.
/ One thing he did with all other
Nicnolls speakers, persist in deceiv.
ing the masses on this question. No
Intelligent man should for a moment,
have tried to cram such stuff down
the t4roats of intelligent people
They reconed their hosts and reconed
them we'll too, for majority believed
everything they said. We did all We
could to correct these false impress.
sions but it seemed the people pre-.
ferred to be humbugged.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
PRONUNCIATION
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, Adopted by
the General Assembly in 1894 and 1885.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. }
Office Of the Secretary Of State.
THE

STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Office Of the Secretary Of State.
IN PURSUANCE of the provisions of the
Constitution, publication is hereby made
and given III the qualified electors of the
Slate a LOUISIANA of the PROPOSED amend
meat, To the Constitution Of ,lis State. which
have been cOncurred in by twnt' i,hs of all
the members elected TO eacl, house of the
General Assembly Of this State. ut the regular
sessions thereof held at the CITY of Baton
Rouge, in The years lSS! aud 1885, and
which are required To be published for the
information "f Tie qualified eiecior, Of hi,
State for three months next preceding the
GENERAL election for Representatives, ard
which, proposed amendments more fully ap-
pear IN Act No. IS and JON, Resolution No
III OF the Regular Session of 1854 aui in
Jor' Resolutions No. %. -. SO ami % o.
the Regular SESSION at 1886 which are h, re-
i,Alier officially published FIR the Information
al the qualified electors of Tins State. and
which will be submitted TO- ihcm for rlrir
approval or their ,cjjrciion at The mex, general
election which will he held on Tuesday, the
l1ih DAY Of APrii, a. b., 1883 "a being The
tuesday next following the third Monday OF
s@ii month"; IN such manner and from that
the qualified electors may vote for or against
each amendment separately: and if n.a>
Jr'ry ct the qualified electors voting, at sad
election, shall approve ana Jatiy all on either
ct SAID proposed amrnunt n's. then such
proposed amendment or amendments or
either of them. so approved aud ratified,
shall become part of the Constitution o;
this State.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

Our Arkansas exchanges bring
encouraging news from the O'posson
Folk system. The levees are being
raised aud strengthened. This is par
ticularly good news for our friends
who have engaged in the vegetable
business. We do hope they will moi
get their gardens overAowed thi.
Yea. II we miss an overflow thin
year our country will get on q
boom.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
CITY STEAM SAW MILL
AMP
SHINClE FAL TORY,

MONROE. .......... LOUISIANA
"AVIN taken charge Of the above Mil
III the business viii be continued in tho
lame Of CHAs. a. DowNEY. Al orders will
oe promptly and carefully SLED. Lumber
all dimension will BE- shipped on order, either
by steamboat or railroad. The best qualify
cf CYPRESS and PINE LUMBER guaran,
Ell. A large supply Of Cypress Shingles
constantly On banI al reasonable prices. A
planning machine is attached to the mill. and
all orders for dressed lumber will be prompt
ly filled. Mr. l.. Ti,rhe is my authorized
agents at Rayvillr. and all ORDERS LEFT With
them will be promptly attended 10.
CHAS. A DOWNE"
Rayvlle, La, Jan. |, lSS5.-iy.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN! a lady
who for years suffered from distressing fe.
male complaints, weaknesses, etc 80 common
To her sex, and had de>paired 81 cure.
finally found remedies which completely cured
her Any snflerer can use them and thus
cure herself without the aid Of physician
From feelings of gratitude she will send two
prescripIions-whichc cured her-and an il
lusira,ed pamphlet entitled THE STEPPING
SToxE To HEALTH" and full instructions,
sealed. Address with > cen, s'amp), Mrs
W C. HOLMES. 65S Broadway, n. Y.
Name this paper Oct %, 'S7.-I2m-sd.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

Let us lay aside all differences and
support the ticket. Who can best
serve Louisiana in the United
Senate? Not that We like Eustis
moro nor like Gibson less. The
question is who makes a good Sena-
tor? Gibson has made An excellent
Senator. Eustis, for his experience,
Las made : good Senator. Jonas
made us q good Senator.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
Proceedings of the Police Jury of
the Parish Of Ricbland.

The Police Jury in and FOR the Parish OF
Richland pursuant 10 call Of the president,
me, in special session in the town Of Ray
vile, On Saturday tie l s,h day OF FeL'y. 1888.
There being quorum present the meeting
was called 10 order by the President and
business proceeded with as follows:
Reading Of minutes Of las, meeting dis.
pensed with.
On motion H. F. vickers, w. A. Boughton
and P o. Edwards were appointed a com,
mi,iee on claims and the following are tile
claims aile we'd at said meeting:
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

We now have three candidates for
Sheriff, three for District Attorney
and four for Clerk. With such an
array Of good fellows 1t is hard to
select or tell who to vote for hut we
can. vote for all and of course will
have to lay aside all personal feel
ings and vote for the good OF the
country at large.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

The meeting Of the Press Associ..
tion is to be between the 22nd OF
April and 18th of May, 1888, al
= Opolousaa 1t is month earlier
t.,an usual. May win be very good
time 10 meet, ~ it viii 10 NOR.
pleasant than the middle Of June.
Hon. Leon Jastremski has fixed
May Let. 1888, as the time for the
p,eetipg Of the Press Association.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

We were asreeab'y surprised last Tuesday
morning, to NEE, in Gibslsnd, John Baird, OF
Union county, Ark, formealy of RichIand.
whom we had not seen before in twelve
years. tie came down with hi. daughter
WHO was gong on visit 10 Richland parish.
New Era
We heard that Mis-, Baird came ont and
went down with her uncle, but did no, have
the pleasure OF meeting her. Hope she Will
ENJOY life while here
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
SUCCESSION SALE.
State OF Louisiana, Parish Of Ricbland
9th District Court.

Succession Of l. j. UUkersOn, Decd.
BY virtue of d commission issued from the
Honorable 9Th District Court in and for the
Parish of kichland, said STATE and To me
directed, will oIer for SAL, W pay debts, AZ
the late residence OF l. J Wilkinson, deceased
in the Parish Of Richland, on
Wednesday, March 9TH, 1883,
the following described property at public
auction 10 the last and highest bidder, and
within the hours prescribed hy law, n>wi,:
An un'iivided seven-sixieen,h interest of
s. f. of S. F.. ! all N. T.. Sec 8, west Of
BGuf river; N. +. Of N. w Sec. s, and
fractional N. w. ! Of N. W. ! Sec. .. T. Ii
N. r. 6 East and S. J OF 5. f.. ! Seq. 8, L. Ii
N. X. 6, East, containin. in The aggregate
C33D three hundred and ihir,y.one acres,
more or less
Terms Of sale-cash with tn. benefit of
appraisrnent.
NANCY WlLKIERSON,
Administrators.
Febr'y 4th, 1855 II
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EDIToR-Pe,se inform your read.
ers that have a positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been per-
manen'ly cured. J shall be glad 10 send two
bottles OF my remedy FREE to any of yonr
readers who have consumption il they will
send me their express arFi post office address.
Respectfully. I A. SLOCUM, NJ. d.,
1871 Pearl ST., New York. Nl9-6m
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

On motion the offer of L. II. Willard to
west side Of his field for a public roai was
accepted. Said road To begin at or near his
horse lot ana continue in the field above the
thorn tree on the side of The present road, for
which the parish is TO pay him out OF the
General fund seventy-fve dollars
There being no further business, ordered
that the board be now adjourned ill the
regular meeting, the LIST Monday in April,
A. D., 1858.
C.P. BALFOUR,
JNo. F. LOvELEss, President.
Clerk.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
A Bic ssinQ to Every Woman.

Those O! onr lady readers who " ould like
to know how Child bearing may be n,ado
Painless and Sof, can get the information in
sealed envelope by sending four cents in
postage stamp, 10
Mis-. T.. REVERE, Box 2S3, Jersey City, N. J.
j,n3I-'sS-ly-2p
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
A CARD.
To the Afflicted.

This is to certify that | have been a snf-
ferer from piles for Don't "a years. The
tumors continued to increase and enlarge,
and produced so much rain and suffering
that had begun to despair Of life. Through
the advice OF friend placed myself under
care of DR.. Mccormick, of R1s,on for treat
meut ! am now well, no tumors or pain or
suffering. During the time Of the treatment
filled M regular appointments, only miss
ing one, and attended to other duties. After
knowing my own condition, no one need
despair who will pIace themselves nnder DR..
Mcconnell. treatment, The knife or a
ligature was not used.
y. p. EVERETT,
Pastor Baptist Church, Shiloh, La.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
Letter from little lrna eight years old):

Mt Lebanon. Feb'y llth, '8S.
DEAR MANA:-I thought | would write
you few lines to tell you how we are get.
ting along. Mama, tell Papa Mrs Wool.
folk wants mo to take art. / am in the
fourth reader.
am going to write to aunt Ma, on the
other sile.
Mama, tell Horace that sisters lille flying
squirrel got away but have one. Mine i:
name Bunny.
thought would write. lRMA.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

1t is stated that the party lash
does not 60 well when administered
by those who heretofore have disre-
garded party discipline.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

Capt Richard SnnOtt. Surveyor of the
Port for The district Of Louisiana, died very
suddenly Of aPoplexy ~ his hem. III New
Orlcan. las, Friday evening --CalIgraph
Col c. IL. Moore. depny, wcnld be a
good iuan 10 succeed Cart Sinnou
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

A GENTS WANTED TO Canvass for Adyer.
IA Using Patronage. A small amount Of
work done with tact and intelligence may pro-
duce considerable income. Agents earn several
hundrel dollars COMMISSIONER rsingle season
and incur 10 personal responsibility. Enquire
at th3 nearest News and learn that ours
Is the best known and best equipped establish
ment for placing advertisements in newspapers
and conveying 70 advertisers the information
which they require in order to make their invet-
ments wisely and proftatly. Men of good nd
dress. or women, if we'll informed md prac. zeal,
may obtain authority solicit advertising patron
age for MS. Apply by letter to GEO. L. EowEiL
4 Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau. 10 spruce
b., New York, and full particulars will be scat
by return mail.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

In cases of fresh wounds in which
DIR. Tiebenor's An'iseptic is used ac>
cordibg to directions. and fails TO give
satisfaction. will pay for the medi-
cine. C. NJ. SHERROUSE,
Agent,
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
Wanted.

A fresh wound that DR.. Tichenor's
Antiscptic will not heal with salts
faction TO its present owner. Ad-
dress C. NJ. S., Baton Rouge, La.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

feo always get "value received
Hbvp you tuy DR.. Ticbenors Anti
Npsir.' aud you can buy It from +.
W. Thompson, Delhi.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
BILIOUS COLO.

Immediate relief and speedy cure for the
worst eases of Bilious Colo is found in the use
OF Collins Ague Cure. As 4 radical cor
receive Of all Bilious Disorders IL has no equal
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
JOINT Resolution No. liz OF the Regular
Session of 1884.
Amendment: No. .

Hibe General Assembly may divide the
State into levee districts and provide fa- the
appointment or -lrciinn of Lcvee Commits,
siorers in said districts, who shall in the
method or manner to be provided by law
have supervision Of the erection, repair and
maintenance of the levers in sand districts:
to that effect The Ievec Commissioners may
levy a tax not to exceed ten mills on the
taxable property. situated within the allnvial
portions Of said district subject to overflow:
provided that in case of necessity, TO raise
a''dih"nal funds kT the purpose Of constructs
ing, preserving and repairing any levces pros
tecilng the lands Of he district, the rate Of
taxaii"n, herein limited, may be increased
" hen The rate OF snch increase and necessity
and purpose Tor which il is intended shall
have been submitted TO vote of the property
tax payers IN such district, paying taxes for
himself, or in any representative capacity.
whether resident or nonresident, or property
situated in the ,!avial portion Of said dis.
'rct subject To overflow, and majority of
those IN number and vaine, voting at .uch
election. shall have voted therefor.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
The wonde,fsl Healing prcpsrties Of Darby,
Prophyiaet;e Fluid in case of Aeeidsnts,
for Burns, Sealds, Cuts, Wounds, etc.

Its prompt use will invariably relieve pain,
promote healing and prevent Erysipelas.
Gangrene. or Proud Flesh. Owing to the
cleansing and purifying qualities Of the Fluid
the most obstinate Ulcers, Boils, CarbuncIes.
and Running Sores are rendered pure and
healthy and speedily cured, no other applica-
ton being necessary. febll-it
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
Saturday. February Is. 1888.
Democratic State Ticket.

Democratic State Ticket.
- For Governor.
FRANCIS I. NICHOLAS,
Of ORLEANS.
For I.ieu,enan,- Governor,
JAMES JEfFRiES,
OF Rapides.
q For Secretary Of Stare.
LEONARD F. MASON,
Of roncordia.
O. For Treasurer.
WILLIAM Il. pies,
oi East fiicians.
For attorney General,
WALTER n. ROGERS,
8 Of Orleans.
. For Auditor.
.. B. STEELE,
a Union.
for Superintendent, of Fnblic Education,
JOSEPH A. SREA UA
6f IBERIA.
For SenatoTs "a 2S:d District,
no. 5. ROTNf.R Of Ocachiia,
DAElS. Of Caldwell.
Foe Representative q Ric6land Parish,
he WILLS.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

Hilliard Blult Jury 8 20
Il o Edwards I so
w C Montgomery 3 90
FM Smith 8 so
5 = Burke 80
John T johnson 6 GO
j II Binson 4 90
ID I Chapman Witness s 90
Sol Ingram 4 60
X S Alexander , 40
p l. Gwin Jury 80
Wm Dunn s.
Lawson Wallace 80
Leroy Coleman | so
Jack Munbolland 10 20
l. b Edwards 9 90
Wm Lynum 10 20
Thos Dunick 9 20
Ed Ragsdale 60
Basil Eoggs Witness > so
W Il Lyle Jury so
b X Miller Witness 9 80
} II Newbery Jury 90
John Huff . 80
} NJ Thames 3 90
Henry Norwood Witness 6 90
Lem Scott Criminal Is 90
A j Wright Jury 90
Chas Trch Criminal 33 %
J f Smith 10 40
John + Lovelcss 90
Lem Scott, Feeding jury s so
I Ii Mangbam, Contingent 3 90
DeDnis Gibson Criminal 10
Z Bean 90
Eli Glover 80
Frank Canthorn so
Cbas Blakly 0 so
Il Hewitt so
Dave Lock, Burying panper 90
Il II Justice, Magistrate fees 3 IS
Fl + Vickers 6 %
/ = ii Toler Dist. ATTY us 90
II HBrown, Feeding prisoners 81 90
Robt Waters Jury I so
= III Austin 2 10
S X Courtney 2 80
, 5 L Heath 5 80
Wiley Lane 70
w f Cboa, 3 20
John Scott 2 80
Taylor Bird 3 GO
George Clark 3 GO
J II johnson 80
Henry POwe Witness 5 90
j r johnson 3 80
j X johnson 9 50
Hal Blunt 6 90
A j Clack 4 80
James McCown 4 80
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25

DR.. Ticbenor's Anliseptic cures
cholera morbus.
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
DIARRHGA or FLUX.

Flux. DiarrlIGn and all Summer Complaints
arc completely checked and cured in a few
hours by Collins Aguo Cure. TRY IT.
Bold everywhere By all Dealers at SO cts. Bottle
tD-Ask your Dealer fer Copy Of The c0LLIN8'
PREsENT CENTURY ALMAElC, CT Atdress
COLLINS BROS. DRUG Co.. ST. LOUIS, NC.
Wives! Mothers! Daughte rs
Richland beacon., 1888-02-25
MALARIAL FEVER.

quickly break up the worst case Of Malaral
Fever. No other remedy possesses the power
Of so completely Graduating Malaria from the
system. CHILLS and FEVER yield at
once to It's intluence. q, y ,he cure is permanent