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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
ALTO NEWS.

Horseback riding has been a very
popular exercise among the young
ladies of Alto, and some of them are
very expert in the equestrian art.
There are only four young ladies in
Alto at present and there seems to be
a demand for more of them.
Miss Julia GULL left on Monday for
her home in Keachi, La. She made
many friends during her stay here,
and her departure caused general
regret.
The beautiful and accomplished
Miss Kittie Williams has been spend
ing the week in town as guest of Miss
Della Duff. A certain young gentle
man is wearing smile as large as
his wide-brimed hat.
Mr.. Willie Baker, Of Monroe, is
now installed as clerk in the new
firm of Baer & Ivy; he has made
many friends during his short stay
here and it seems he rs destined to
become a general favorite among the
fair sex.
Prof. J. Flood Madison and brother
paid Alto a visit this week. Prof
Madison has been employed as princi
pal of the Alto school. Alto has beer
very fortunate in securing his services
as he is a very fine teacher and .
graduate of Mississippi College, 10
Gated at Clinton, Miss.
! Among our visitors on last Sunday
we were pleased to note the presenc,
Of several persons from Rayville in
GLIDING the Editor of the BEACON
Come again.
Ed. Miles is being assisted thi
week by Rev. G. NJ. HarreIl, of Min
den, La, Who has preached some yer,
fine sermons.
Mr.. j. w. Davis, of Arcadia, agen
for the Famous Life Insurance Co.
has been in Alto several days in tn
interest of his company.
| The Alto Baptist church is beini
l "
painted this week which improves it
looks very much. !.
Jpo Fl. Guill has had new coat Q
paint put on his store this week.
Alto is on.a general boom now
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
A TRUNK LINE FROM KANSAS CITY
TO THE GULF.

ARCADIA, La, Sept 81. II. Daw-
son, chief engineer. and ]. N. Shoe
maker, general manager Of the Kan.
sas City, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Company, visited this place about
three weeks ago looking after the in.
tArest Of their road. While here they
met the directors oS the Arcadia
Alexandrix and Fort Smith Railroad
Company, and after several days con.
sultation. q proposition was made to
these gentlemen. which they accepted
and recommended to their conpanv
and letter was received to-day dTec,
from this company at Boston, whose
dornicile in this State il Alexandria
accepting the proposition a. made and
agreed to by the engineer and genera
manager while here. This secures
Arcadia another trunk line road, the
terminal being Kansas City and the
Chat Southwest pass.
Our people are defi9hted with this
asyangemsnt Work is to begin at an
early date at Arcadia, the Gulf and
1t Red river. This will open up q
new Ard sndevslspsd country. in
Guiding some of the best ands in the
6sate. Nmes- Democrat.
NE shove begins to look IS thsuga
DDssdisr had been battling With the
GIb6 pscpls and also with Watkins.
I'M IA bssn satisAsd with . reason
ebIs sun ~ could hessznenred the
e - g, railroed
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

The east bound passenger train
ran of the track near Tallulah Oh
Monday last. Geo. McFee, fireman,
Of Monroe, was scalded to death.
This is sad for his distressed mother,
asthis il the third son she has lost
in the course Of a year or two. A
few years ago the husband, g.. w.
McTee.. was killed by . runaway
team in Monroe. Over two years
ago one OF her twin sons was killed
pear Delhi in trying to get q car on
the track BY the breaking Of a rope
which few back. and MORALLY
wounded him. His twin brother
died soon after, aud now the third
son il dead,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
DEATH OF MRS. BALFOUR.

On Sunday morning we received
the sad intelligence of the death OF
Mrs. Balfour, which occurred at her
residence five miles north of Ray
vile on Saturday night about IL p.
M. Deceased was the widow of the
late Charles r. Balfour, who died
several years ago, and the mother Of
C.P. Balfour and Mrs. DR.. Sartor.
She was lady of no ordinary mind,
was kind and devoted to her only
two children, and has been for a long
time q prominent member of the
Baptist church. She has gone t<
her reward.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
SATISFACTORY SHOWING.
Work on the N. O., N. & F. s. Railroad

~. " 7 IVY iffH.
Gen. John II. Rice arrived in the
city last night from Natchez and IS
registered at the st. Charles Hotel,
where he was called upon by the
Item this morning.
The General is president of the New
Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Rail-
way Company, and in response as to
what progress the company was max
ing under his direction, he said;
Contracts for the building of the
road across the bluffs at Natchez, with
transfer boat, and the building of
the road from Vidalia to Rayvilie, on
the ", S. and 2. road, were let last
week to a company of St. Louis con,
tractors, Bethune, Morrison, Crary
Bros. and others. This part of the
work is to be fully completed by May
LIST, 1890. The contractors, with their
|
outfits, are now on their way to
Natchez and work will be commenced
this week and prosecuted with vigor
These men are old railroad builders
experienced in their several depart
ments; strong financially, and able tC
perform their contracts with vigol
and dispatch.
The road will be prosecuted to thu
Arkansas line and on through tina
State, thereafter, without any stop
The destination of the road ia For
Scott and Kansas City, and unless in
surmountable or unforeseen circum
stances occur it will be SO completed.
"Who are the officials of the rail
road company" asked the Item.
Gen. RI am the president of tn
company; Walter Chenault, Of For
Scott, is vice president, and James "
; Lambert, of Natchez, secretary.
Item-Is the railroad compan,
building, or has it contracted with
. construction company?
Gen. R.-As protector and pro
prietor of the enterprise, l made
, contract with the Natchez Construc
ton Company, a Missouri corporation
of which G. H. Hammett, of Kansa
. City, is the president; Jos. Chenault
of Fort Scott, vice president; W. {
Gum with Office at Natchez), genera
r manager.
3 Item--What points does the roa
touch in louisiana?
Gen. R.-Winnsboro, Franklin PAL
5 ish; Rayville, Richland parish; Ga
, Ridge and Bastrop in Morehouse pal
2 ish, traversing for a hundred mile
a the delta of Louisiana, and it crosse
e the richest, finest and most desirabl
portion of the State
Gen. Rice is accompanied here b
a Mr.. Chenault, the vice presiden
They came On some private bushes
= and will leave tomorrow for Natche
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

Our merchants are daily receiving
new goods and the indications OF
prosperity are presented to view on
every hand.
Peter Paragraph, the Delhi CORE
spondent of the BEACON. seems to
think that Delhi can carry off the
palm for pretty girls. If he has a
superAuity we would be much obliged
if he would ship few over to Alto
as they are in demand here.
INFZ
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

line Tuesday next. A force under
charge of Mr.. Dornblazer will leave
here early tomorrow morning tor the
proposed crossing of Tensas river and
lav OUT the work for the contractors.
Other corps will be rapidly placed on
the route and tine work pushed for
ward TO finish.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

E. T. I.amkin, Esq, of Monroe, has
our thanks for copy Of the Chicago
Herald of the 9th, and we clip the
following rom one of its editorials:
The Negro at the North.
At Decatur. Ill.,, Wood Bros, pur-
veyors of candies and ice cream. had
no ice cream to sell to Rev. Edward
Wilson. He was negro. He now
arrests the purveyors by virtue of the
civil rights law, and "the case will be
hotly contested" Of course it will.
And the jury will discharge the con-
fectioners. The black man will get
no ice cream. The people of Decatur
love the negro in the South, not in
the North. The civil rights bill was
prepared for the South, where a
colored man can get all the ice cream
he may pay for. TO apply Recon.
struction to the North--is not that
oppressive?
The same Northerney who will en-.
dure arrest before he will cell ice
cream to = black man will tell you
confidently that the determination o.
the Southerne4s to prevent BLACK
home rule is the vilest conspiracy o.
modern times. They re all traiters!
shrieks Editor Shepard.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
Notice.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Richland,
27,h District Govt.
Tutor,hip Of Minors Of James Scott, Decd.
WHEREAS, Levy Star. has fled IN tho
w office of the Clerk al the Dis; Cour, in
and for said parish Of Ri.hland. his fnsl sc-
couIt
Now, therefore, unless opposition % made
there within ten days from the date hereof, tho
said account will be homoloea,ed in all its
parts and clauses JEO :. LOVELFSS,
q Rayviiie. rug so, 1889 D'y Clerk.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

Miss Annie Herring has returned
home from visit to Delhi and Mon
roe. During her absence she had the
pleasure of attending the grand ball
at Rayville, given by the Richland
Rifles on the evening Of the 2Sth inst
Messenger.
Yes, and we rather suspect that she
cleft an aiking void in the hearts Of
some OF the boys that 1.-THE world can
never fill
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

The Arcadia Advance, of Nav 10th
/ SO, vas received September It'll
1889, and the Weekly Capitolian
Item of Sept. 7th, 1889, was received
the same day of publication. One is
near four months old while the other,
at a greater distance, comes the day
of publication. One is too late and
the other too previous.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

We have on our table the frat nun.
Der of the National Democrat, a new
Democratic paper, and Judging FROM
Its initial number we bespeak for it
that it will be power in the land
Its editorials are able and sound
Subscription $3.50 per year. Ed
mnnd Hudson, cdiser and publisher
Washington, d. G.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

A Ii persons holding claims against the
N succession OF Christopher and Mary
Mooney. deceased are hereby notified to pre-,
sent the same 10 the undersigned, for ap-
prevail ~ rejection.
All persons indebted 10 said succession arc
notified to settle same to tho undersigned OF
the attorneys
IN. RHYMES,
Sept. 9TH, 81. - Curator.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

The TT. Scott construction company
are negotiating with the V. S. & p. +
IN regard to putting in side track,
We suppose for the delivery of their
material, at this point.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
RayviI!c High Select.
T. @. EVANS, A. M. PRINCIPAL.

THIS .chori viii erer e" a. about the oh
L Of September, 1889, in ,t1 ,"wr % ...y-
Vile, La linton iioh. y 80 TO- Us OV az
cordin. 70 grade. Bos.d can be ob;ain,. in
private families a, reasonably low rates.
10 al ,i,icn to 'ie literary ,Cnrs, !aueht by
Prof. Evans in scl.oo his wife, Mrs. Z: Az,
" i'll give INSTRUCTIONS ID n.usic 4, '.ei, .csi-
dence.
Aug 3lsf, 1852 If
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

Mr.. Peters, the visiting congress
man to Louisiana, has the honesty to
declare that the recent election in
the Third district of Louisiana was
f,irer than in some districts in the
North. Burrowa, the defamer of dead
Southern soldiers, has not been heard
from.-Shreveport Times.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
NOTICE.

Z OST or ri,isiaii one pTcmissoTy note Of date
Il June 18Th, 1855. for Five Hundred and
sixteen o5--iOO oiiars.payabis to the order Of
John Chafie Sons, on tie LIST Ct November
after date and signed John A. Hem Ter. Jr.
Ang 81, 1888. W. r.. CH,AFFE . Co.
Aug lo-3t
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
Whitworth Female College,
AND
Conservatory d as'i: md A'"s
BROOKhAvEN, MISS.

rNHE 30tl annual session begins Sept 18th,
$50. Every department in charge Of
the Invest. most progressive teacher money wiz
command. Normal Department, for the
framing Of professional teachers h"s been
adtci The Conservatory Of Music clsab-
lishri TOR The fsst time IN connection wi,h any
Southern Female College has proved Grand
success Number OF pupils in Ccrs"rva'ory-
2o5. Number &C pianos in constant use, -.
E",re number Of ma,ricuIates, ?iS. Nunber
of oiE-cfS add t-acLos, 9. Number OF
bnarders, ljo An increase Cf IS over rre>
vous session. For catalogues and further
information address
L. L. FlTZilUGH, A. NJ, Pres.
W. b MURRAH, ID, D Vice-P'cs.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

The Trinity Herald says the con-
struction OF New Orleans, Natchez
and Fort Scott Railroad was let in
Vidalia Monday the End. That one
thousand hands will be put to work
on the line by the 18th.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

Congressman Peters, one ct the
Statesmen who visited the Third dis
trict, was pleased with the progressive
spirit Of the people.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

II is stated that 1000 hands will be
at work on the New Orleans, Natchez
and Fort Scott railroad by the 18th
of this month.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Richlscd
21ih Dis,ric; Cont

State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Richland,
21ih Disnic, Cont.
Succession Of Christopher and Mary Mooney,
Deceased.
WHEREAS, Francis I. cficLols, Governor
W of State Of Lom s'ans on relation Up. II.
Tolcr. District Attorney for 9Th District. has
filed in the otfc, Of the clerk OF the District
Court, in and for laid Parish Of Rich!a1d, ms
application 10 have L. N. Rhymes appointed
curat~r to administer said Succession.
Now, Therefore, unless opposition be made
thereto within ten days from tine date hereof,
the SAID I. n. Rhymes will be appointed
curator upon his qualifying according to law.
JNO. F. LOEELESS,
D'y clerk.
Rayville. -4uy. 2lst, 1899 q
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
Saturday. September IA 1888

The noted S. S. Cox (''Sun Set Cox
Congressman from one Of the New
York districts, died on the llth.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
The October ssSeasOn''


Just received, and is one OF the finest
productions Of its kind Keeping
aloof from other matter besides dress
and home decorations and art work
of every description, makes it in
valuable to ladies' AZ q reliable
authority on all matters pertaining
to these subjects. Oh looking through
its pages We find 1t overfowing with
beautiful illustrations, 30 plain and
comprehensive that all can find pleas
ure in copying the designs. A new
and very beautiful costume, composed
of handsome shawls, will be found
on plate TO, as also one made il
accordion plesting, on plate 1913. Oh
page 60, q beautiful costume fol
young ladies will be found, will
trimming composed of narrow ribbon
velvet and a profusion of buttons
nor are the little ones forgotten, al
the many neat and pretty little cos
tunes which will be worn for autumn
and winter show. Yhe art needle
work is well represented, and th'
designs are both new and effective
On page 16G, pretty and usefu
design is represented IL q cofe'
warmer with plain directions TO
making. No lady should fail Il
procure the October number of th'
Season." which retails at the lov
price of 80 eta per copy, or $S.6'
! yearly.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

b. F. Thomason; from Gibsland,
came in on Monday 10 attend the
funeral of his uncle, j. Thomson.
Aaron Landeaurcr, of Winnsboro,
with his family, came over on Sun
day last, visiting the family of Mr..
Titche.
Rev. Mr.. Herrcll, of Minden,
came over TO assist Rev. o. =. Miles
in meeting at Alto, on the east
bound pas ,enger train Monday last.
7. II. GULL left for New Orleans
and St. Louis on Monday last.
J. A. Hcmler was in Rayviiic last
Monday.
VIM. Amcry has been in town
this week from the Big Creek neigh
borhood.
| IL Wynn and Ed. Myrick have
been in Rayyille this week from
Girard.
MISS Alpha Toler is visiting friends
in Franklin parish this week.
Miss Leila Childress, after spend
ing week with friends III Delhi,
returned home on last Tuesday.
Mr.. c. b. Durham, of Franklin
parish, was in Rayville Tuesday
looking up some lands.
Frank Hatch and his daughter
were in Rsyville list Sunday.
! Chas. Titche retui ned from Hen.
dcrson, KY, on Monday night last
Geo. w. Eubanks and son have
been in Rayvllle this week.
The Archibald brother and Thos.
Price are still at woik on Jno. W.
Willis residence.
F.M. Binion, of Oak Ridge, was
in Rayville on Sunday.
MIR. Ben Levy, of Port Gibson
{ Miss, has been in town this week.
/ We had the pleasure of a cal
from Mr.. Hare, of the "Smal
Dcadening" neighborhood.
r. S. Alexander was in Rayv;lle
Wednesday.
II. p. Wells, jr., of New Orleans
called on us last Wednesday. Pleased
to see him looking so well. He j:
still in the Custom House.
= We had the pleasure of meeting
r Mr.GilI, of Homer, in Rayville Oh
= last Wednesday.
Geo. &. Purvis was in Rayvill'
! Wednesday last.
Mr.. Gordon Mccormick, fion
Alto, was in town this week.
Mrs. L. V. Vickcrs was in Ray
Vile last Thursday.
q Miss Fannie Nelson was in Ray
f vile Wednesday last.
t We had the pleasure of meeting
e Mr.. Hilly, of Claiborne parish, o.
II Wednesday. :
Al Charles Carpenter, of ward Ont
u was in Rayville this week. |Cncl
! Charlie will be 10 years OH at hi
). next university and has teen in thi
~, y, locality or section Of country fo
over half a. century. Who can sa
;. this is no, good country for lor
. gevity?
It Misses Ella and Katie Ray leav
o to-day for.1Cnstai Springs, Miss
,e where they go to attend school.
ic Herman Kahn left this week fo
s. New Orleans.
1t Miss E. K. Stewart attended til
lance at Mrs. Nunnery's this weeI
- c. P. Balfour and family were i
q RayviiM on Thursday.
=, Mr.. Brooks. from first ward, W;
p IN Rayville this week.
ID Mr.. Silks was m Rayville on Ia
Of Thursday.
re p. w. Ivy, of Alto, has been
q; town this week.
a. The Wright brothers from O
posite the river were in Rayvil
y this week.
:. w. g. Durham was in Rayvil
n. this week.
,v Mrs. Wilmington, from Gira'
ward, paid us an appreciated VII
nv this week.
to. I~.L. Binion came up on his W;
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14
NOTICE.

Rayville, .7ug. 2ls,, 1889. q
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-09-14

W. B MURRAH, d, D, Vice Pres.
jyi3>2m
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

A RECENT visitor to the library of DR.. Oliver
Wendell Holmes says that the books in it that
appeared to be most frequently consulted were
a Bible and copy of Shakespeare.
NINE. MUTsU, wife of the Japanese Minister
at Washington, has made 200 social calls since
the season began. Last spring she could not
speak word of English. She is now good
conversationalist in our tongue.
PRINCE Won BISMARCK weighs 165 pounds,
and, as far as physique is concerned,
is one of the finest-looking men in
Europe. His weight was 260 pounds when DR..
Schweninger began to treat him for obesity
several years ago.
SENATOR COKE, of Texas, is a firm believer
in Spiritualism. He is a large, fne-looking
man. in vigorous health, and not in appearance
a person given to tampering with the other
world. But he attends great many seances,
and is fully convinced that the dead and the
living can communicate with.each other.
THE other Sunday the German Empress ap-
peared in gown of white silk, with train
several yards long, embroidered with gold and
silver The material cost S, 500. The embroid-
cry required the work of Il girls for two
months William II. prides himself on having
established regime of Spartan simplicity.
MAJOR POND has received letter from
MAX O'Rell" in which the manly man says:
"Of course my book is full of absurdities. How
could it be otherwise I should pity from the
bottom of my heart the American who would
take the book seriously and who would not or
could not see under little coating of criticism
my love and admiration for America and her
dear people"
BISHOP TEMPLE, of London, relates that
when he was once worshiping in an East End
church where hearty musical service is a dis
tinguIshing feature he Joined in the singing to
the best of his ability. He has a stentorian
voice. and the effect of his efforts on those sit
ting near him may be imagined. At the con-
clusion of the second verse of the hymn the
patience of a workingman on his immediate
left seemed fairly exhausted. Not recognizing
the dignitary beside HIM, the poor man, In
sheer desperation, gave the Bishop sharp dig
in the ribs, and the latter, on turning round for
an explanation, was thus addressed in subdued
but distinct tones: 81 say gub'ner, you dry up;
you're spelling the whole show"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
THE MUsTACHE THREATENED.

Following on the heels of the attempt
made by certain courageous possessors of
comely calves in New York City to revive
knee breeches as distinguishing feature of
full dress, rumor comes that the gilded
youth, of Boston, are thinking of cribbing
another wrinkle from the fashion of the
past. According to this rumor the aboli-
tion of the mustache has come up for dis
cussion, and it is said as an affirmative
argument and with truth, that no gentle
man of the last century would have thought
of growing mustache.
Probably this movement against the most
popular hirsute adornment of men in these
days has had its origin in the minds of
those young men whose name is legion, who
have found the raising of a mustache a
difficult if not an impracticable affair. 1t
can be readily imagined that among these
callow youth, whose upper lips persist in
remaining downy, such a fashion would
come as q mighty boon. There was fox
once who lost his tail in trap and wished
to persuade the other foxes to follow his
fashion and go brushless. He was not sue
cessful, we believe. So will it be with the
opponents of the mustache. They will be
fouted for their pains.
And -supposing these daring innovators
were to change the present fashion, how
could they hope to escape the wrath of
young women everywhere? The mustache
as an accompaniment of osculation is popu-
lar with the fair sex, we have always un-
derstood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
sEEhRING THE sHEARERs.

The arrest of Mrs Friend and the other
enterprising engineers of the sugar refining
swindle is one of those distressing events
which sometimes come to mark the hap
piest of histories in this world of sorrow.
The peculiarly distressing feature of this
development of one of the most cleverly
planned and nicely conducted frauds that
ever swept the cold cash from confding
lambs into the pockets of the shearers, is
that truly national industry has herein
received an awful setback
Ifit should come to pass that plain every
day justice is able to retire these sugar re-
fners extraordinary for a considerable
length of time to the cramped and prosaic
confines of a penitentiary, what will be the
effect upon the struggling humbugs, leeches
and wharf rats of civilization who have not
yet found their opportunity to snatch a
fortune at the worlds expense? They will
surely be discouraged. The innocent beings
who are ever on the watch to drop their
hard-earned dollars into some hole in the
ground, will be frustrated in their desires
There will be no rat holes worth mention
ing; if it become apparent that rats are
doomed to be trapped and condignly pun
ished.
All the same we are willing to let the
lambs suffer and the innocents weep because
they cannot deprive themselves of their
wealth, if swindling is to be made costly
to the swindlers as well as the swindled.