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Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
THE RAILROAD FEVER.

Some of our more or less esteemed
are disposed to ridi-
Guile the many projected lines of rail-
way in North Louisiana, and contemp-
tuously dub them paper roads" 1t
cannot be denied that some of them
have little substantial backing. Many
of them, we are free to admit, are
purely speculative enterprises, under
taken by men of limited means in the
hope that capitalists will finally take
hold, and, protected as to the interest
on their money by taxes voted by the
people, to build the roads.
But we do not think there is any
cause for us to be aint-hearted be-
cause some of the projected lines have
not at this time solid money backing.
What does all this railroad movement
! in North Louisiana teach thinking
men? 1T CONVEYS any lesson at all
if it emphasizes any fact whatever, II
/ is that North Louisiana is considered
by a vast number Of people az fine
TERRITORY to be rccuried by railways
Our country has attracted attention
and it is only question of time when
the roads will come-not one, but
half dozen. Who would have be
lieved twenty years ago that we would
now have even the few roads in eX
istence to-day: the road from Monroe
to Shreveport, the Homer branch, The
Minden branch, and the Houston
Central Arkansas and Northern?
No. Paper railroads are the fore
runners of genuine railroads. Mel
without large means will before long
attract the attention of men Of CAPT
tal, and our railroads will be built
One failure or half dozen failure
means nothing as to the ultimate on
come-railroads, and plenty of them
throughout North Louisiana.
I The railroad fever" is one of tn,
few fevers it does the patiint good t.
have.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The deeds from the State to the
Tensas Basin Levee Board transferr-
ing to it all the lands il this parish
forfeited for non-payment of taxes,
has been recorded here.
The lands embraced in the transfer
are classed under two heads: Lands
forfeited for taxes due since Deem
Der 3lst, 1879. and those forfeited for
taxes due prior to January LIST, 1880.
Of the first named, the deed conveys
nine separate tracts and of the latter
twenty-five tracts. The latter are
subject to redemption under the terms
as fixed by the Constitution of 1879
in the Ordinance of the relief of
delinquent tax payers. "-Morehouse
Clarion.
This is what we had reference to
when we stated that We were sus-
tanned in our opinion by some of the
best lawyers in the country. Some
argue that the land forfeited for non
payment of taxes and not transferred
regularly to the State belong to the
Tensas Levee Board as we'll as those
regular decided to the State. The
Tensas Basin Levee Board are entitle
to the money on redemption but we
do not consider that they have title
to that forfeited prior to 1880.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
TULANE UNIVERSITY q lsvls'Ars
VIM. Preston Johnston, Ii. D., Pres't.

VVNHE next Animal Session of Higi, Sch,ol.
College. and Of the II. Sophie New>sTr
Memorial College for young women, y u be
gin Tuesday. Orioher lsr. Entrance exarnina.
lion NUT,lay, Srtirmber Bird.
High School cunise years. College coursc
4 years All departments supplied WITH
Laboratories and nIler aris to Practical in.
stInciion. The r,snual Timing dcpar,mer,
is we'll eqniPped with apparatus for wool
working, biacksrni'hing, torgibg, brazing and
solde ring snd machine construction
PARALLEL College courses lead 10 the dc.
gree OF Bachelor Of Ar:s or Bachelor Of Science
There is a practical course in EIecu,rica,
Engineering and a complete plant Of the
Edison System for instruction.
TIE II. Sophie Newconb Memorial Col
lege fer Young women Offers full course in
science and letters.
SPECIAL courses in Art and Literature
There is an Academical Department which
prepares students for the College. Colleye
course, SlCC per anDum. Preparatory conrso
OF TWO years, $50 per annum.
T.t Law Department opens Novembsr
l8,h n. c. Miller. Dean. Medical Depart
EIeni, opens October Dist, Stanford F.. Charlie.
NJ. ID, Dean.
Fos general catalogues. address Vim. q.
Rogers, Secretary OF the Tulane UniSeIs.,y,
! New Orleans, La. Isuss-sci
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Miss Jennie Slack, aged l6 years,
residing in the blue grass region Of
Iowa, near Villisca, has this season
planted and cultivated thirty i've
acres of corn, besides milking six
cows night and morning, and helping
in other work about the farm and
household. The corn is in splendid
condition for big crop, and the
young lady who raised it is said to be
fine looking, intelligent and none the
worse for the hard work she has done
for her invalid father, who was I'M
able to pay a hired hand or do it
himself. Such girls make good help
meets for worthy and industrious
young men.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Would that our Southern girls
could be made believe that work is
honorable. We would hear of less
failures in the country.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
IF the Farmers Union would thrive

IF the Farmers Union would thrive
and grow strong in this State they
must keep out Of politics. The reason
is quite clear. While all the members
are agreed on their common interest
farming-there is wide variety of
opinions on political topics. There
are also men in the order who have,
as is their right, laudable political
aspirations. AS soon as the Union
begins to take up and discuss public
questions that are not agricultural
the ardor of these men will be cooled
and it will not be lorg before there is
open revolt. We suggest these things
because this was the rock on which
the Grange split, and we want the
Farmers Union to be an all-rount
success.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Mrs. Rush and Miss Dora Wat
son went to Alto last Wednesday.
]. II: Ncwberry was in town On
Thursdfy of this week.
w. ii. Doughtic, one of Richland's
best farmers, was in Rayville on
Thu, sday last. He says lie has been
poisoning the worms.
Master Harry Jordan was in Ray
vile last Thursday.
Mrs. VIckers and Miss Mamie
were in Rayville OIL last Thursday.
John Nj. Gwin came mp with his
nephew, Capt. Skipper, on Saturday.
The Captain is resident of Dyers-
burg, Tenn.
E. Mcdonald was in town on last
Tuesday.
Chas. Newberry was in town o.,
Thursday.
Mr. Rainholt, from the lower par,
of the parish. was in Rayville Thurs
day last.
II. c.. Sorter was in town on las
Thursday with some fine pears.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
MILITARY BALL.

We walked up in the hall yesterday
to see how the young men had the
hall decorated which presents quite
an attractive appearance, is tastefully
and beautifully decorated. The stars
and stipes ornament each end Of the
hall extending in a triangular shape
while the columns are wrapped with
the same. Those who enjoy the
dance aud gayeties of the ball room
will miss treat by failing to attend
the grand ball here on Wednesday.
August the 18th, 1889. The beauty
and gallantry of this and adjoining
parishes will be in attendance.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES.

The Board of Trustees OF Rayvilie
High School met at Simms and Bal
four Hall on the 18th inst. j. W.
Simms in the chair; j. w. Willis at
the secretary's desk and all the men,
bers present.
After the meeting was called to
order j. T. Ferguson stated that
since the position of teacher was
rendered by this board to Mr.. NJ. G..
Wells, of Trinton, Miss, that he had
received letter from that gentleman
who stated that Oh account of pre-
vious engagement he declined to ac-
cept the position offered him here.
1t has been reported that Mr..
Upton wanted the position, but that
gentleman being present, on invita-
ton from the president, addressed
the board and in his remarks stated
that although he had a vital interest
in the school here, that he WAS not
at that time an applicant for the po-
sitiob, but thought it probable that
on consultation with his wife, who
is also an experienced teacher, that
they could he induced to take the
school.
Mr.. w. P. Mangham presented
the application of II. G. Evans, OF
Roballne, La, who claims to have
graduated at Sentenary College in
1860. This application was read and
filed, and Oh motion, Mr.. w. p. Alang-
ham was appointed as a committee
to correspond with Mr.. Evans and
request him to furnish certificates OF
his qualifications as teacher and
good moral character &c. by the 9th
of this month, at which time the
board will meet again.
j. w. SIsIMs, President.
J. w. WILLIS. Secretary.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Sambo does very we'll to make cot
ton with white man in the field or
sometimes on his own place, but they
are not to be relied upon as renters
off by themselves. We tried it two
years on the Ellington place. One
darby made two bales, the second one
made five or six. We sold the place
to ]. T. Lyles and we are sure he will
make 20 or 25 bales, if the worms are
destroyed, on the same place, so it is
seen that the darby requires some one
to manage him.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
North Louisiana Experimental Station
CALHOUN, La, Aug. 2lsr, 1889.

CALHOUN, La, Aug. 2lsr, 1850.
The next regular monthly meeting
Of the North Louisiana Agricultural
Society will be held at the Expert
mental Station, Thursday, August 90,
inst. The question, "If farming does
not pay, why MOTTO be discussed
by Hon. j. B. Williams and Messrs.
Sharp and Heffner, of Morehouse, and
other practical farmers, is 50 frorght
with practical Importance to'the farm
er, it is hoped full meeting will be
had to hear and to JOIN in discussion
Tt Agricultural Hall, now in course
of construction, will be nearly com.
pleted by then, sufficiently so to &C.
commodate the visitors. Let there
be full meeting.
]. G. LEE.
Assistant Director.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

AtSelma, Ala, negro sditors are
trying to force a race issue. = The fol-
lowing is taken from one of tNsir edi-
torials published in the Times,Qemo-
crat of Goth:
The article which has aroused Eo
much indignation among The white&
concludes as follows:
Were you (the whites) to leave
this Southland, in twenty years it
would be one of the greatest, grandest
sections of the globe. We would show
you moss-back crackers how to run a
country. You would never see con-
victs half starved, depriving honest
workingmen of an honest living. 1t
is but matter of time when through
out this whole State affairs will be
changed, and. I hope to your sorrow.
We were never destined always to be
servants, but like all other races will
and must have our day. You now
have yours. You have predicted that
at no very distant day we will have
our race war, and we hope, as God
intends, that We will be strong enough
to wipe you out OF existence and
hardly leave enough of you to tell the
story. It is bound to come, and just
such hot-headed cranks az the editors
of some of our Democratic journals
are Just the right set to hasten it. II
is fate"
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
There is a vast difference between

There is a vast difference between
sn exhilarant and an elixir of life.
Whisky and a good many other spe-
cites injected into the veins will
quicken the forces of the body for a
time, and there is no doubt that dis
TILED essence of calls liver, which
DIR. Brown-Sequard has discovered.
has this property, but will it restore
to the body its weakened functions?
DR.. Booming of the Philadelphia
medico-chirurgical college finds that
Assesses have formed upon the arms
Of two patients treated according to
the Brown-Seqpard method. If the
learned doctor il death on sbscessts,
be NAV still be converted to the vir-
tues of the elixir.--Cou~ Herald.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The regulator idea has now ex-
tended to the negroes, who proceed to
regulate" any one of their number
that stray from the beaten paths Of
darby rectitude. Last week in
Plaquemines parish three negroes met
a negro school teacher at one o'clock
in the morning under suspicious cir
eumstances, and regulated him, by
giving him sound thrashing. Nc
arrests and no militia as vet.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Young man be careful! Of the COM
pany you keep. Avoid evil associ-
;.tes they will certainly corrupt your
morals. Shun everything that is evil
especially any games that will con-
sumo your time. We do not say
kill time" for no one has time te
kill. An Advise Creator never in.
tended that time should be killed
When it comes to your time to xii
time your Creator will kill you anc
there will be mo more time" for you
Remember that you were created fol
a purpose. This may be said to b.
correct and many have been created
for bad purpose, but then it take
all kinds of people to make world
but who wants to be classed with tn,
worst kind?
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Judge Terrell, of Mississippi, gave
Sullivan twelve months in the coun-
tv Jail. His attorneys procured the
signatures Of all the grand jury that
found the bill and the petit jury that
convicted him to request to the
judge, asking that he assess a fine Of
$1,000 as a penalty. The Judge re-
fused to consider the request and
sentenced him to twelve months in
the county Jail. 1t OCCURS to US the
county would have been $1,000 better
off and the law vindicated to have
granted the request Of the Jury.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

State Of Louisiana. Parish Of Richland,
27ih District Court.
Succession of Christopher and Mary Mooney,
Deceased.
n HEREAS, Francis 1. Nichols. Governor
" &C State Of Louisiana, on relation Of L. II.
Tolcr DisIric, Attorney for 9Th District. has
filed in the office OF the clesk OF the Distic;
Conrt in and for said Parish of Rnhlan", lis
appiia'ion To have I. n. Rhymes appointed
cuTat T To administer said Succession.
Now, Therefore. unless opposition he made
thereto within ten days from the date hereof,
the SAID T. n. Rhymes will he appointed
curator upon his qualifying according To Jaw.
inc +. LOVFLESS,
by clerk.
R,yyilla 9up Olaf 1880 ~,
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

One by one the roses fall, and one
by one His Lordship\ from Indian
npolis is gathering in lie scdps Of
the Democrats that inhabA the Gus
tom house in New Orleans Moor
man, Shields. Jonas and Pnrlange are
numbered among the last, and the
others are soon to 60: The ways Of
politics, like the ways of Providence,
are past finding out. .
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
Alto NEWS.

Why? why? why?-and cause.
Alto IAN boast of more pretty girls
than any town in the parish.
Mr.. H. Y. Abraugh returned from
Natchea, Miss, last Tuesday, after an
absence of several days; Yerger is a
fine boy and very p0pul0r with the
fare sex.
Miss Dora Watson Ayeturned home
from Rayville on last.. Wednesday
where she has spent several days visit
ing Miss Mollie Rush. :
Messrs. Tommie Summerlia and
Harmon Rush paid Alto flying visit
this week in interest of the military
ball; come again boys. ;,
Miss Bette Rencher spent several
days in town this week visiting her
sister, Mrs. GULL.
Mrs. Rush, of Rayville paid Alto a
flving visit this week.
Drs. IS. York and I. ]. Bush have
been sick this week with fever but we
are happy to say are convalescing.
On last Wednesday work was be-
gun on the store house of ]. A. Hem
Ter; he hopes To have it completed
SOON.
Alto society has had quite an &C
QUESTION this summer inthe person Of
the beautiful and accomplished Miss
Julia GULL, who is spending the sum-
mer with her brother, Mr.. John H.
GULL, lNEz.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The Farmers Union of this State
is fast becoming great power, and if
it will 6aly steer clear of politics and
political issues it is destined to enjoy
a long life Ct great usefulness. But
the moment il goes outside its own
sphere to pronounce upon extraneous
issues, it's goose, Ito use homely
phrase) is cooked.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
Hxnnrsi,ns 10 Experimental Station.

TO accommodate parties wishing to
attend the Farmers Experimental
Station at Calhoun, La, the Queen e.
Crescent Route will until further
notice run a special train from Delta
to Calhoun and return on the last
Thursday in each month, at 6 a. In.
arriving at Calhoun at 1888 a. m.
Returning leave Calhoun at . ?. IN.
arriving at Delta at 9:2O P. IN. Ex-
cursion tickets good on day Of sale;
one fare for round trip from interme-
dia' station. II
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
State Of Louisiana. Parish of Richland,
l., WarJ

State Of Louisiana. Parish of Richland,
l., Ward.
Whereas. On the 10th day Of August, 1859,
IA certain gray mare and colt were duly
esrryed before me by Rolla Thomas, the
owner of which il unknown. The mare is
about fourteen hands high with white face and
three white feet and a letter W Oh the le.,
hip and abont Fix years old. The colt is a
sorrel, about one year old.
Now therefore unless the owner shall ap-
pear and prove property and pay charge,
according To law ] will proceed On
Tuesday, the 10th day of Sept. 1855.
20 sell said cs,raY nj my office TO the highes,
bidder, for cash al public auction a,
not less than Two thirds of the appraised
value. ". L. ATCHlSON, J. p.
aug l0-oi5d
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
VENIRE LIST.

List Of inrors drawn by he jury commits
soners of the Parish Of Ricbland, on the LIST
day of July, a. ID. 1889, for service a, the
September term, 1880, Of the 9Th Judicial
land. State of Louisiana. Said term 10 be
held and to begin on September 2nd, A. D.
1850
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
N. o., n. 4 +. S RAILROAD.

The New York Railroad Gazette in
its last issue says:
1T is claimed that the contract will
be let Sept. LIST next for building this
road from Natchez, Miss, north to
Rayville, La, and that the contract
from Rayville north to Oak Ridge
and the Arkansas State line will be
let Jan. lst, 1890. This latter line
Twill be built by company called the
North Louisiana & Texas, of which Fl &.
HA Naf, of Bastrop, La, is secretary"
Tae above is correct except as to
the Hxme Of the company which is to
build Ee road. It is the New Or
leans, NAtchez and Fort Scott Rail-
road Construction Co., of Natchez,
that is to do the work.--Natchez
Democrat.
This is indeed good news for our
people. There Is another correction.
The road from Rayville, via Oak
Ridge and Bastrop, TO the Arkansas
line is called the North Louisiana &
Arkansas R. R.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
WhItworth Female College,
Conservatory q Rsiis and At.s
RROnKuAVFN Mass
BR0oKHAVEN, MISS.

THE 3Oth annual session begins Sept 18th.
il 1889. Every department, in charge Of
the Invest, most progressive teacher money will
command. n Normal Department for the
training Of professional teachers has been
added. The Conservatory Of Music es,ab-
lished Tor the first time ia connection with any
Southern Female College has proved grand
success. Number OF pupils in Conservatory,
205. Number Ct pianos in constan, use, 81.
Entire number Of rnaniculaies, 243. Number
OF officers and teachers. 10. Number O!
boarder., l59. An increase Ct IS over pre-.
vious session. For catalogues and further
information address,
L. T. FlTZHUGH, A. NJ. Pres. e.
W. B. MURRaH, d, d Vice Pres.
ivl 2,om
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
DELFT PARAGRAPHS.


want is home again after pleasant
visit to friends and relatives in the
historic Hill City, of course not the
city built on sevenhills.
Mrs. Loftin is again seen on the
streets, after quite a severe illness.
Mr. Loftin spent Saturday and Sun
day with his family.
In Difference and consideration of
the grand military ball in Rayville
on the 2Sth, Mrs. Owens concert will
come off on 29th. Mrs. Owens has
some fine selections from Hayden anj
other gifted authors, also the "V-
erere," when the Tide Vmes
in" &c.
Sorry our "Open SesamerF in the
concert. paragraph last .fweek got
knocked into "open seass.h, and right
here we will say that .;he 30" which
Parrot found in our ,hame was a de-
formed g." ,
Mrs. Cleland p visiting her brother
Mr.. Tol Noyfs, in Franklin. We
wish her sfeaaant trip.
Mr.. Hs1ry Eddins is painting and
Identifying his home generally. "Ah
there's a method in his madness.
Wonder if those blue eyes have any.
thing to do with it?
!. Mr.. Edgar Goodwill and Mis-:
Olive Goodwill, of Minden, are spend
ing some time in Delhi, the guests O
Mrs. Murphy.
Miss Annie Herring, of Floyd, ant
Miss Gordie Fontaine went to Mon
roe on Monday to attend the drill o
the Ouachita Pellcans.
Mrs. Kate Draughon, that nairet,
beauty, passed through Delhi Oh
Sunday on her way to Goshen. Sh,
captured the handsome Mr.. Hunt, o
Altoona, and brought him on to Delhi
DR.. Will Brumby is off on a sum
mer tour to Ala; hope he will max
a good catch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown are tn
honored guests of that charming hos
tess, Mrs. Watts. Mr.. Brown is
student of medicine under DR.. G. Nc
D. Brumby.
We regret not knowing that Mis-
Maria Brumby was in town last weel
as she is one of our favorites. Yes
and we know some body who i
casting long lingering glances at Mis-
Maggie Brumby.
Mr.. Platus Buchanan and his love
ly young lady friend seem happy il
the society of each other.
"When first we launched loves little boa,
Is life's most bright illusion"
The petit and lovely Miss Ami
Wells went to Tallulah Tuesday
attend a home Dramatis' Persona
We hear that the Tallulah Club
quite talented.
Mr.. Charlie Wathen went to Vicks
burg Sunday to attend to some legs
matters.
Little Miss Sue Watts has ha
|. quite severe bilious spell but is u
! now and on the qui vive for the con
cert.
Mr.. Stein is back from his tri
looking much improved by the heal
ing waters of Coopers Wells.
Mr. Ben Karpe has also returne
from Canton, his beaming face ind
Gates pleasant visit.
Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Dollerhid
for some very much appreciate
favors.
Delhi is on somewhat OF a boon
several parties wishing to rent house
and none for rent; it boasts also of
new Hotel de Vile"
Our most excellent and successfr
farmer, Mr.. j. W. Richardson, wer
out to Monroe on last Monday.
We will leave the other news fo
Parrot to tell, being French bird sh
} can tell things all right.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Nearly all the little criminals in
this State escape conviction; most of
the big ones are pardoned, and large
majority of the hanging bees are CIV
en- without judge or jury. This is
shout the sum and substance Of the
situation.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The cotton bagging factory Of the
Farmers Union will be established at
either Monroe or Alexandra. II
saher place had a north and south
rad crossing the Texas Pacific, there
would be no doubt as to the proper
place for the location Of the factory.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24
NOTICE..

I OST or mislad one rromssory note Of date
IL June 18th, 1885, for Ftve Hundred amt
sixteen 0j-l0O dollars, payable to the order Of
John ChafIe Sons, on the LIST Of November
after date and signed John a. Hem Ter. Jr
Aug 81, 1859. W. H. CHAFFE Co.
Aug lO-3t
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Where honest votes honestly coun-
ted will win there the Democracy
will be triumphant. This is the case
in the third district when Price g
majority will be well upin the thou
sands.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The Pelican ought to be able to
ieed her young much better when the
taxes from the increased assessment
degin to come in. We might be able
to properly care for our insane with
the added revenue.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Cotton bagging has come, and it
has come to stay. Buyers Of the sta.
pie in large cities might as well face
the music, and fall into line. The
day has passed when the farmers Of
the country fear the power of CON-
bined capital.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

The worm army has invaded the
State, and the Paris green militia has
been called out to meet the invading
host. 1t is hoped and believed that
the conqueror worm will become the
conqured worm when the storm of
battle clears away.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

In 1887, we note from our files,
the people of Ouaehita commenced to
DESTROY the cotton worm about the
10th Of August. They seem to have
come this wear about the same date.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Hon. N. C. Blanchard is taking an
active part in the Third District can
vass. He has already made several
speeches in behalf of Price, the Dem
ocratic candidate, and will continue
in the fight till the end.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

We have receive q pamphlet an
nouncement of the North Louisiana
Agricultural Male and Female Col
lqgc. to be started at Calhoun, La. by
Prof. C. c.. Harris, A. NJ, as Prest.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-24

Rev. W. NJ. Reese, formerly pIesi-
dent OF Mt. Lebanon University, has
been elected president Of a college
soon TO be established at Crowley, in
Acadia parish.