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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.

Since the Second Louisiana District
was wreste6 from the Democrats bv
Coleman in November last there has
been fear that further inroads upon
the supremacy of the party would be
made in the Third District, and az a
consequence of such a victory even
the Fourth, Fifth and Six districts
would not be free from hostile in
cursions Of the enemy.
The nomination of Minor by the
Republicans of the Third District to
succeed Hon. f. ]. Gay. lately de-
ceased, is not weak one. 1t is best
for the Democracy to face the music
and acknowledge that he is a strong
candidate, and will command the full
strength of bis party. But even
though Minor is strong candidate,
the Democrats on Tuesday last at
Lake Charles nominated man who
will easily and readily dofeat the
Republican nominee.
This is Hon. Andrew Price, of La
fourche, son-in-law Of the late Hon.
E. j. Gay, and the Democratic mana
ger in the last four contests in the
district. Mr.. Price is a man of
marked ability, an answering Demo-
craty a sugar planter and a man of
affairs. He has at his fingers ends
all the political knowledge that con-
Germs the Third District. He knows
every political leader, Democratic and
Republican. in the district. He
knows the situation thoroughly, and
being personally popular and of recog-
nized ability, there can be no doubt of
his triumphant election by an over
whelming majority.
The people of the entire State are
vitality interested in the result of the
pending contest, which is to be settled
in the Third District on September
third, next. The existence of a hos
tile administration at Washington,
coupled with the fact that the Radi-
cal party already has a hold in the
Second District of the State, must
make every Democrat in Louisiana
take keen interest in the outcome
of the present contest. Happily, there
is no reason for great alarm, for, I'M
less something in the shape OF politi-
cal miracle comes to change the pres
ent situation, Hon. Andrew Price
will be the next congressman from the
Third Louisiana District.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

The August number of The Old
Homestead, published at Savannah,
Ga, by Davis Bros, the fourth since
its inception, is an indication that
the purposes of its projectors have
been carried out. Its aim was to en-
courage southern literature, to de-
velop southern talent, and to stimu-
late those domestic virtues that inhe-
rently and inseperably belong TO
southern homes. The publication
has for contributors some of the best
and most gifted writer's in the south,
and the faith the people have in it
has been demonstrated by the phe-
nomenal growth of its subscription
list. which now feots up 10000.
Fascinating serials, complete stories,
entertaining sketches. poems, chill
dren's page, puzzle department, and
select music constitute its attractions
There is no handsomer magazine
published, and the subscription price
fifty cents a ysar-enables every
family in the south to have it in its
home. The September number will
contain the opening chapters of the
purest, most refined, and fascinating
serial ever published in the south.
It waswritten for The Old Homestead
by Miss N. E. Dicken. of Baltimore.
the authoress Of 1.-THE Beautiful
Icicle." which delighted thousands of
readers of the New York Weekly.
The number will also have contribu-
tions from several OF the most noted
writer's in the south on literary, do
nestle, and educational matters. A
sample copy will be sent to any ad-
dress on application. As the price
is only fifty cents year all lovers OF
southern Literature should subscribe
for it. Address Davis Bros, pub
fishers and proprietors, Savannah,
Georgia.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
Excursions to Experimental Station.

To accommodate parties wishing to-
attend the Farmers Experimental
Station at Calhoun, La, the Queen &c
Crescent Route will until further
notice run n special train from Delta
to Calhoun and return on the last
Thursday in each month, at 6 a. IN.
arriving at Calhoun at 1885 a. m.
Returning leave Calhoun at 5 p. m.
arriving at Delta at $50 p. m. Ex-
cursion tickets good on day of sale;
one fare for round trip from interme-
dia'e station. #
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Benie Wright has beer
visiting Miss Leila Childress thi,
week.
Miss Hattie Purvis has been spend.
ing this week with Mrs. ]. W.
Simms, of this place.
Miss Dora Watson spent several
days this week with Miss Mollie
Rush.
Jas. Thames and Mr.. Tolbot were
in town on Tuesday.
Capt. o. T. Smith, civil engineer
has returned to our town after max.
ing surveys for the Arcadia Railroad
We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Skipper, from Tennessee, on
Monday. He was on bis way to J,
NJ. OWNS, his uncle.
Jesse S. Brown is spending some
weeks with his brother of this place
R. H. Brown, our efficicnr deputy
sheriff, returned from Jackson after
delivering his charge in the asylum
lie carried Miss Copeland to the
ASYLUM who was interdicted here last
Saturday. This recalls to the mind
of the writer a sad remembrance, a.
her mother was a school mate of the
writer thifty-five years ago.
VIM. r. Baird and Sam Hixom
were in Rayville last Tuesday from
the fourth ward.
J.H. Newberry and son were in
town on Tuesday.
Mr.. Southall was in town on
Tuesday.
Geo. w. Courtney and N. c.
Vickers were in Rayville on last
Tuesday.
P. w. Wright was in town on
Monday last.
Mrs. Fannie Boughton and little
son were in Rayville last Monday.
H. Y. Abraugh was in Rayville
last Sunday.
Chas. Hunk was in town on last
Tuesday.
On, popular dentist, DR.. David H.
Bell, has been IN Winnsboro for the
past week on professional business.
Jas. Archibald and Mr.. McCor.
mick, both Of Alto, were W town on
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

A LEAEIEG MERCHANT OF LIMA, OHIO, IS RE-
| STORED FROM GENERAL DEBILITY.
Chicago, Aug. IA special from Lima,
O., says: Dr.. S. S. Hermann, one of the pro-
gressive physicians, has made three expert
ments with Dr.. Brown-Sequard's elixir. Two
Of the experiments wese successful, while
the other was not. The first experiment was
made Saturday from an elixir compounded
oy himself and was on lsdy who has been
a confirmed morphine eater for the pas,
twenty years. She is about 60 years of age
ana acquired the habit when she was about
40 years Of age, and it grew on her TO such
an extent that she has eaten from twenty to
twenty five grains daily for the past twelve
months and for the past six months she has
been unable to attend 70 any work, no matter
how light and has ate and slept the most OF
the time on a lounge. Saturday night DR..
Hermann injected two drachms of the elixir
into her arms and there was no pefceptible
change in her appearance for several hours
When bedtime cam. she retired without
taking her customary dose of morphine and
for the first time in years she slept soundly
during the night and awoke yesterday morn
ing greatly refreshed. The family was aston
ished At the good results and the old lady said
she felt as though she was twenty-five years
younger. She got up, dressed herself walked
to tn" breakfast table and ate q hearty meal.
The elixir brought the color back to her
cheeks, the sparkle to her eyes and n.w
blood in her veins. She has not taken o
drop Of morphine since. and says she has no
desire for it.
George Buchanan, member Of a clothing
company and leading business man, was
given q dose yesterday. He had heen Q
sufferer of general debility for years and
sometimes 10 10 run down that he can hardly
attend to business. An hour after the injec>
ton there was no change in either his ap>
Pesrance OF feeling, but presently bis cheeks
flushed and a brightness commenced filling
his eyes. Tho good effect increased until he
appeared like a new man and was livelier
in spirits and acted as though he was a new
man again. He Is the happiest man in the
town and says tina, If the effects of the elixir
wears away he will have more at any cost
The other case was that of man who tired
it out of curiosity and received no good results
from its use. Several orher physicians will
make tests Of the new discovery nsxt week.
Shreveport Times.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
TULANE vylVsls!!! O. LOUISIANA,
VIM. Preston Johnston, IL. b, Prest.

TINE next Annual Session Of High School,
Il College. and Of the H. Sophie Newcomb
Memorial College for young women, will be-
gin Tuesday, October LIST. Entrance examina-
ton on Monday, September 3rd.
High School course 3years. College course
4 years. All departments supplied with
laboratories and other aids to practical inS
struciion. The Manual Training department,
is we" squipped with apparatus for wood
working, blacksmhhing, forging, brazins and
soldering and machine construction.
PARALLEL College courses lead to the de-
gree OF Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
There 10 . practical course in Electrical
Engineering and a complete plant Of the
Edison System for instruction.
TEE H. Sophie Ne wcomb Memorial COL
lege fer young women offers foil course in
science and letters.
SPECIAL courses in AT and Literature.
There is an Acsdemical Department which
prepares students for the College. College
course, 500 per amman. Preparatory course
Of two years, $50 per sDnum.
TAs Law Department opens November
18Th, H. c. Miller, Dean Medical Depart
ment, opens Oe,obe, 2lss Stamford f. Chsine,
NJ. D., Dean.
FoR general catalogues, address VIM. O..
Rogers. Secretary or the Tslane University,
New Oflesns, La. Egug3-3m
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

The way Of the politician is some
times amusing. Several years ago
there were several candidates tor an
Office. A young man of rather limit
ed acquaintance was candidate. He
was unobjectionable, but one of the
other candidates, an excellent old
gentleman, proceeded to one of the
confidential friends Of the young man
and said: Tell - to come down;
he is an excellent young man, but
there is no chance for him; I will be
elected any way, but I am doubfy
sure if he will come down" This
vas communicated to the young man,
Who was by no means sanguine, but
who had too much Independence to
come do,cn. After the election was
over and the votes counted the young
man was elected by q aAttering plu-
rality. 1t did the old gentleman, who
was . friend to the Young man, good
TO tell this circumstance and laugh
over it. This was at . square cleo
tion. No buying Of eelored votes
either.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

Pardoning criminals is not always
mercy towards the people. no matter
what it il towards tie criminal. Gus
Logan, who was sentenced to the
penitsntiary for life from Shreveport
. few years ago for killing a merchant
named Goldkind, was pardoned some
time ago. but is now in limbo again
charged with breaking into q house
TO terronise the inmates. Logan
ought to have been kept in the peni-
Tertiary.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

Sunday.
Capt. A. A. Goldschmidt made :
flying trip to Monroe on Tuesday.
E. Mcdonald was in Rayville or
Wednesday last.
IT. Archibald was in town or
Wednesday last.
Mr.. Raney, OF Oak Ridge was ir
Rayville on Wednesday last.
Col. A. B. Cooper was in town or
Wednesday. The Colonial will &C
to Natchez soon in the interest OF
our railroad.
John Nj. Gwin was in town one
day this week.
w. E. Lyles was in Rayville last
Wednesday.
A. N. Childrcss has been over the
river this week putting up steam
engine for Geo. w. Wright.
Robert MILESTONE, Esq, of Oak
Ridge, was in Rayvllle last Saturday
attending a sale.
Rev. y. p. Miles was in Rayville
on Wednesday last.
1. w. Choat, from fifth ward, was
in town on Wednesday and reported
the corn crop in his neighborhood
better than ever known. The cot.
ton crop is good but the worms have
appeared.
J. H. Rhymes, of Monroe, was in
Rayville last Saturday delivering his
Lightning Cooker.
L. H. Bradley was in town on
Wednesday.
Geo. w. Wright, Jr., was in Ray
vile on Wednesday last.
Mr.. de Nevue was on the train
Thursday, en- route for n. y.
q. B. Brumby and family have
been out to see DR.. w. G.. Treze-
want, at Delhi, who has been quite
sick. We are pleased to learn from
Mr.. Brumby that he is much better.
G. Wilson Wright returned from
Barns on Thursday.
Miss Johnnie Abbott returned
from Texarkana this week accom-.
panied by her older sister.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
DEL6I PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stein left last Sab.
bath. Mrs. Stein for quite a lengthy
visit to Vicksburg. Mr.. Stein for
Cooper's Well, where he will remain
for week or ten days.
There was quite a lot Of belliger-
ants in town last week, boxing was
the order of the day. The mayor and
marshal were there in the thickest Of
the fray. but the marshal came near
being knocked out in the second or
third round. The Mayors majestic
form circulated through the pugilists,
trying IN vain to command the peace.
We searched for news Of a "victim"
OF the murdered man but found none.
Mr.. r. Twesdle is building an ad-
ditioa to his hardware store and
undsTsaksr's Office; hin busy season is
coming in. perhaps he expects some
cuvtsu - the result Of the boxers.
Miss Mamie Kincaid is still ex-
pecting to have her art gallery in
working order and being a lady of
great artistic skill we have every con-
6deace in her suecess.
Mrs. Gordon. sfter q few weeks
stay in Oak Ridge, Is agai. the guest
Of Mrs. Col. Moore.
We noticed in'.tbe choir Sunday
last that amiable and clever Mr.. w.
H. Gibson. Mr.. Plates Buchanan, who
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ESTRAY NOTICE.
State OF Louisiana, Parish OF Richland,
ist Ward

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Rchland,
lst Ward.
Whereas. on the 10Th day of August, 1859,
certain gray mare and coli were duly
estryed before me by Rolla Thomas, the
owner of which is unknown. The rnnre is
about fourteen hands high with white face and
three white feet and a letter W on the lei
hip and about six years old. The colt is q
sorrel, about one year old.
Now therefore. unless the owne, shall aps
pear and prove property and pay charges
Tuesday, the 10th day of Sept. 1889,
TO sell said es,ray at my Office to the highest
bidder. for cash n, public auction q,
not less than two-tbirIs Of the appraised
value. W. f. ATCHlSON, ;.P.
angl0-5t5d
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17


Our friend. T. Sambola Jones, wa.
at Ruston. He was the lite of the
gathering. Jones is a team" BY
himself. On our way to Chicago,
some years ago, the Press gang
concluded to have some fun and it
was circulated throughout the entire
train that Sam Jones" was on the
train. 1t was amusing to see the
curious passengers passing through
the train and glancing at T. Sambola,
who was reclining on a seat with a
skull-cap and slipper shoes on read
ing a novel. After time the con-
ductor. who perchance, was an old
school mate of Sam Jones, was curious
to know whether his old Georgia
school mate was on his train. came to
the seat and lifted that skull-cap and
turning to several of our gang" said:
"Oh! gentlemen; you can't fool me; 1
went to school with Sam Jones" He
gave US all away" for We intended
having Jones to preach to the pas
sengers.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

We have heard of educated fools.
We are often reminded Of the quota.
tOa, "There are things. Horatio, mol
found in your PHILOSOPHY" He who
sets himself up as dictator and critic
SIS wise in his own conceit," and the
good book tells US that "See'st thou
a man wise in his own conceit there
IL more hopes for fool" The man
who is capable of teaching everybody
else 10 too wise for this world Of
ignorance.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

The Republicans of the Third Dis
trict began their campaign at Lake
Charles on Thursday with the usual
speechifying. As Calcasieu has $500
white voters and 500 blacks, Minor
is not apt to make any great success
of his work in that part of the dis
trict.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

Some time ago A. N. Childress.
President of the Police JYX, re-
quested us TO notify the foAper
overseers to bring in all the spades,
shovels, road scrapers and so on 70
him and take mp their receipts. We
suppose if they turn them over to
their successors, taking receipt there.
for, it will answer. It seems that the
parish continue to buy tools and
they disappear.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

sings we'll; Mr.. Ed Travis, a fine
singer also, and last, but not least
Mrs. Goforth. We are pleased to see
interest manifested in this line.
That buttonaire got into church
just the least bit too late; hurry UP
next time and get in any way before
the collection is taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Armstrong
spent last Sabbath in Delhi and at.
tended Divine services BY Rev. Mr.
Armstrong. Thanks to them for q
big lot of favors.
Pete presents his most humble com.
pliments to POLL and would be
pleased to form her acquaintance, also
to escort her to the Concert on 2Sth
inst; he also begs pardon for a miss
print Of a "p' instead of "r." We
thought her name was spelled with
two rs, but don't profess to be much
versed in Orthography, Etymology,
Syntax or Prosody.
The Delhi Sangerfast is soon to
take place, i. g. Concert by Mrs. G.
D. Owen and her pupils; those in
search of treat must not miss this
performance. Mrs. Owens name is
an open season to musical success.
The other Charlie got left Sunday
night and "he never smiled again. -
nor yet told his love but let conceal
ment like a worm in the mud feed on
his cranberry cheek"
Delhi is getting awfully newsy, it
takes two correspondents to keep up
with every body. We have heard
several say they must subscribe for
the BEACON and if they still wish to
do so Peter will receive their SUBJ
scription at the store of Mr.. W. T.
Insley, or if left there Peter will
forward it and guarantee the BEACON
instanter.
Mr.. Ben Scott, of Winnsboro, a
most agreeable and energetic gentle
man, has bought out the Scott saloon
and henceforth will be a denizen of
Delhi.
Mr.. John Scott, of the firm of Allen
& Co., returned from Vicksburg last
Sunday.
Mr.. ]. M. N. Allen left on Wednes-
day for New York, Lake Side and
and other northern cities combining
business with pleasure.
Mr.. j. c. Adams and lady passed
through Delhi Tuesday en- route for
Winnsboro.
Mr.. Renwick, young gentleman,
one of MonroeIs best, spent Sunday
and Monday in town. He looked as
if he was trying to locate a situation
for compress.
Peter sometimes thinks he will Law
down his pen, THAT mighty instru-
ment of little men" in favor of some
more gifted correspondent.
There are half dozen or more in
vitations out in town from the
Ouachita Pelicans to attend a dance
given by them in Monroe on August
Goth.
PETER PARAGRAPH.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
ANOTHER GREAT CURE WITH elixir
OF LIFE"

FoxT WAYNE, Aug. 13.-YesteYday aftsr.
noon Dr.. William H. Myers, ono Of tho mos,
eminent surgeons Of the State, tested tho
Brown>Sequard elixir on Michael Kenny, Of
Columbia City. The pa,ien, vas so seriously
afflicted with rheumatism that he was unable
to walk without the aid Of cruichee. In less
than an honr through the effects of the test>
ment Kenny threw away his cru,ches and
walked ont of . store. Dr.. Myers has had no
fatsh whatever in the panic, but in answer to
q question no remarked: II can only say that
the stimulating effect is something marvellous.
The msys pulse rose to i3s, and he is walks
ing without ervscl,es. don't understand it,"
Commercial Herald (vicksbura).
DR.. n. B. Shaw, Of 81. Louis, who exam>
ined The Brown'Sequad's elixir, discovered
that the Auid 10 alive with countless eacserie.
Dr.. shaw estimated that in . drahm sfthe
concoctisa millions Of these baccii would
have been pat into The sxssesa, esch one cape.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

The good work Of increasing assess
ments in the parishes goes on. New
Orleans led off with a 100000
addition, and the latest is st. James
parish. which shows an increase of
$4,000.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
vENFRE LIST.

List Of iurors drawn by The jury commits.
sinners Of he Parish Of Richland, on the lss
day Of July, a. d. 1889, for service Mt the
September term, 1882, Of tho 9th hd:caT
District conr,. in and for me Parish Of Rich.
land, State Of Louisiana. Said term to be-
held and to begin on september End, A. D:
1889.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
Whltworth Female College,
'sGaa's'7s!s'y Of Music aud At,s
BR0OKHAvEN, MISS.

TNHE Both annual session begins Sept. Eth,
: 1889. Every department in charxe Of
the Invest, most progressive teacher money will
command. A Normal Department for tho
training Of professional teachers has been
added. The Conservatory Of Music es,ab-
lished for the first time in connection with any
Southern Female College has proved grand
success. Number Of pupils in Conservatory.
2O5. Number CT pianos in constant nee, 81.
Ent,re notnl'er Of matTicuIates, 2i3. Number
Of officers and teachers. 49, Number Of
boarders, l59. An increase Of So over pre-
vious session. For catalogues and further
information address,
l.. 4. YfFZHUGH, A. NJ. Pres.
W. B. MgRRAH, d, D, vice.Pres.
jyI3>2m
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
NOTICE.

OST or m,lad one promissory note of tla,s
IL June 18th, 1885, for Five Hundred and
sixteen o5-iOO dollars, payable to tho order Of
john Chafie Sons, on the LIST Of November
after date and signed John A. Hem Ter. Jr.
Ang Sd, 1889. W. H. CHAFFE 1 Co.
Aug l0-3t
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

1t is not often that a journalist
turns pugilist, but Mr.. R. NJ. Nc
Intosh, editor of the Robeline Repor-
ter has challenged any member Of the
Natchitoches Athletic Club to fistie
encounter in a 24-foot ring, Marquis
of Queensberry rules, for $25 to 800
a side. The challenge has been &C.
ceptsd, and the battle will soon take
place.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

There were only sixtee. applicants
for the Eve Peabody scholarships
from Louisiana ct the Nashville Nor
NAL school. The examinations papers
sent 70. the homes of the several ap-
plicants and returned to State Su-
peristsndsnt Of Education Bsssux
will b. examined shortly AFTER Sep
tember lst. and the winning eandi-
dates named.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

IT in said that the Republican nomi-
nation in the Third District cost
Minor $4,000. Buying negroes is a
costly business whea they are dele
gated to a convention, and there are
rival purchasers.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17
Arcadia kdc and Female COLLEGE.
ARCADIA. LA.

FOURTH SESSION Begins September Q
l. Course Of study excellent. thorough insiruc
lions, best teachers, moral surroundings, rea
sonabIe charges. Music and An, advantage,
not excelied. Business Course and Norma
Department especially attractive. Two him.
dred students last session. Send for csta
IoRue.
J. W. BEESON, A. VI. President.
s0glQ-3&
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

Editor Wallace, of the Vim Parish
Democrat, is using the courts to COM
Tel the State to pay him for adver-
tising at tax sale lands sold to the
State.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-08-17

It seems hard to get the trustees
united here on teacher for the Ray
vile school. At q call meeting of the
board Of trustees on Tuesday last. the
board was noti6sd that the teacher
selected M Well) had contracted At
Asothsr plS6A A letter ives read
from Prof Evans. Of Robalins. who
desired 70 know II . teacher had bses
selected. Mr.. Upton stated that hs
desired TO assist IL building up .
school here and was willing to take
ths school on it, merits after this
PEAR. but could mt promise to take
H. sshool soon. The. sslsotisn Of .
1oaeh3 uas again postponed I've
wso11 = ill Tsssday. Aug. S7tA.