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Richland beacon., 1889-09-21

to secure a railroad. Union parish Is
experiencing a moderate degree Of
prosperity. The price Of land Is
steadily increasing; the people are
making substantial improvements in
their homes; and new settlers continue
to come among us. The people. as a
class. are clearer Of debt now than at
any time since the war and many Of
them have money to loan.
VERNON.
The Vernon News says that out of
the entire assessment of S849,354 the
nonresident land owners pay taxes
on 1851 ,S39, or $l54,3l4 more than
the resident propeety owners.
vERMIILnN.
The Vermilion Star saws that a
stock company has been formed in
that parish to pay the railroad tax OF
the parish, asking nothing in return
but one-half of the amount saved by
reduced freiuht rates. This is a good
scheme and the company will make
$5O, 900 every year if the people &c
into it with them.
The Winn Democrat siirs up the
people Of that parish 70 make an ef'
fort to secure the Watkins railroad
and also Beardslee's road through
that parish. 1t says that this can be
done BY exempting them from parish
taxes and extending them the right
of-way and all other caurtesies.
VEST CARROLL
The Floyd Messenger reports tha
work is being RAPIDLY pushed forwart
on the upper end of the railroad ans
that hands in large numbers ar
arriving daily.
WEST FEIICIANA.
The young men of st. Francisvill
are taking steps towards organizln!
az athletic club in that town.
WEBSTER
On account Of the general rainfall
throughout tine parish for the pas
week he crops are greatly improve
and unless the worms come out agai;
an average crop may be looked for.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21

Monroe II, Girarl -. T."ksf furS
-, Liberty Hi lU3, W".nSc:i p.
Coushatta .43. Grand Caaa -.
Na,ceitoches %, Tr!ni.y 10, :: :slia
20. Alexaudaia %, Marts-,Ite IS,
Cheney vile. trace; Jackson .0., Anlie
.Ol. Frannl!nton, trace; Eainmond
90, Vaudeville. trace: New Orleaas
26, Sugar FIX Station 80, Port Lads
O99. Houma As, Thibodesux .G3, Mt.
Airy 90, Plalueminc 90, State Ex.
Station 90, Grand Coteau l 20, Crow
ley 90, Lafayette 90, ,Ieanerette. %,
Abbeville 10, Lake Charles 90.
The third appearance of worms is
reported from the northern and cen
traI parishes. They are in great
numbers il Bienville ana VIM, and
the boil worms are doing damage IN
nearly all sections. Poisoning is,
however being kept up, and hopes are
entertained by all observers and cor
respondents that comparatively little
damage will be done ere planters are
rid Of the pest.
The hot, dry, snnshiny weather has
been very Favorable to hay-making
rice cutting, cottan picking, and in it'
effect on cane, which is growing
rapidly. Well distributed showers
would however prove beneficial j,
the west central, southern and south
western paaishes, particularly in ta'
latter. where no rain has fallen il
several weeks.
r T. KFRKAM,
Signal Corps, Director.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
Bill h.rr's Advice to Boys.

1t is an old saying that if young
man saves his first 500 he will get
rich-that is 40 in nine cases out Of
ten-yes, if he will save HE first
800, he will succeed, and any young
man cen save that much in year if
ne will let whiskev ard tobacco and
society girls alone-society will keep
a poor young man poor. 1t keeps
married sclk poor. l am thinking now
of married man who is bowed down
with debt while his family is trying
to keep on the ragged edge Of society.
A milliner makes their clothes and
they are just obliged to ride in a
carriage when they 60 visiting. Such
people are the town talk and they
don't know it. There are nice young
men in town who have been clerking
for years and havn't laid up dollar.
They must take girl to every show
that comes along and spend S. on
every dance, for those who dance
must pay the fiddler. Capital is very
particular nowadays. When capital
wants a young man it looks round fol
one who doesn't drink or smoke OF
gamble-one who saves his money
and doesn't run about at night
Family influence isn't worth a cent
now. A man stands on his merits
his habits, his associations. Youns
man, there is a blue book in every
town and your name is on it. Blu
there is no excuse tor a young mai
failing to get employment in thi
country. If he does not it is his owl
fault. Ifhe can't get rich fast he cal
slow. If be will begin young ant
behave himself he will accumulate
plenty for his old age. Old age want
money. 1t wants rest and shoul'
have 1t. "Otium cum dignitate"
the Latin for digni6ed leisure. but
heard Judge Thomas say it mean
rest comes after digging" Dig fir
and rest afterwards. Old age don
want to get mp cold winter morning
and make the fire and cook the breal
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
Weather-Crop Bulletin.
For the Tsek Endi~s Saturday, Sept. "a, 'Ss

For the Teek Endi~g Saturday, Sept "a, 80.
BULLEr1s No. %
The weather conditions during the
past week were generally favorable
in their effects on agricultural pur-
suits. TIE rainfall in The northern
parishes averaged 0.46 Of an inch,
were local, and badly distributed.
The southern parishes receiveo an
average of but 0.iS of an inch.
The following are the weekly
amounts: Ninden .03. Shreveport IL
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
r Z. KERKAM,
Signal Corps, Director.
How Wives are Procured in New
Guinea.

The chief came forward anc ad-
dressed the strangers; he had been a
long way, had visited the lal gest
towns in the country and had broug.it
back with him the most hC2ui.tu!
women belonging to the tribe. He
hoped each Of the brothers won'd Sc
lect cne that pleased him, msrry her
aaa settle down among the Coraries.
The white men were rich thev could
easily buy nice ga-den-a!l the .1en
in Narnuma would help then build a
house, where the white men anG thoir
children could live and be happv.
Tie parents OF 81 - Q. the girls had
come, too, and We're standing in the
background.
Loheir explained that the price"
were Eigh, az these were the finest
| women in the land.
lie then arranged thea all IN line
"A row OF g;ggling girls-!iat they
/ might be seen to advantage. Begin
a;ng with tie frat, he told their
names and gave their different ac-
complishments.
This one can sing, dance, work in
the garden, cook kangaroo, is good
tempered and tidy; very Lice gi-l;
not so gocd-looking as some, but will
make an excellent wife. The price
for her is-a Ln;fe and a looking.
glass
"This one is handsome. her father
is rich, and she has not had to work
hard. Is very shapely, has nice naiI
and eyes. Has no mother, brother ol
sisters to make trouble between hus
band and wife. Her father, thai
good-looking old man yonder, is chic
of this village, and has abundance o
land. He asks two axes for hi
daughter, but if the white man vii
live in town, Rapitora, he will Civ
his daughter free, and a part of hi
large house. and a good garden be
sides"
Here is a fine young maiden, JUS
J the wife for the younger Of The whit
men. She is very afectionate, kin
to her aged mother, and keeps he
lone very tidy. She can max
brooms, knows how to cook pi
! without burning it, and is economical
: Her garden has no weed, and sh
raises the best bananas in Sanagi. Sh
wishes to he married, and her mothe
4 will let her go for a piece of calic
Large enough to make petit-coat.
Here is Lucena. Is not she Low,
lily? Arms as round as bamboo, for
. as supple as the climbing vines, Ski
= as smooth as a young banana lea
hair as soft as a spiders web and ey
as bright as the morning dew. 81
can sing like bird and run lie
kangaroo. She is a good house! eepe
ar aEoc.ionate daughter and com
from good family. Her father W
le a great warrior, and died fighting |
le eneries. She can be had for an 9
r. a knift, piece Of calico ard a stri
n of beads"
b, There was, however, no match,
d. manifold reasons, the chief of viii
IN was that the white men had otl
plans. But the matter ended merr
ly enough. The brothers invited
IL heir to dinner, and while three
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DIR. L. LIDDELL tenders his

profes.incsi services 20 the people OF RAJ
vile and surrounding neighbori,ood.
The Doctor vii, be found al his otl!ce.
formerly occupied by f. G.. Montgomery, on
the northeast corner Of the court house square.
or ~ his residence in Rhymes addition to
Rayvi,ie. on same street, 300 yards south,
unless proles sonaily engaged.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21

Agents need no, offer US anything less than
tl'e above rates.
Cash must accompany every order unless
the advertiser or agen, is known TO the pro-
l'rietor to be q responsible party.
Pr f. ssiorrl Cards. 10 90 per anuum:
TO, siA nc r,!.s. S 90 in advance.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21

Communications must reach this Office by
Or !.efc,e Thursday mornings. If,hey appear
in the first i.sye after they are received, and
advertisements mus, be handed in before
Friday noon.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21

pounds OF oysters.
The same paper says that the rice
crop produced this year in that par
ish IS of superior quality and will
cell readily and bring money to the
pockets Of the planters.
poINTE coUPEz.
At their last meeting the police
jury levied a tax of seven mills on the
assessed value OF the property in the
parish. The tax is to be distributed
as follows: One and one-half mills for
the purpose of maintaining puhIic
schools and five and cns-half mills
for the maintenance of the govern
ment Of the parish.
RED RIVER
The Coushatta Citizen says that re-
ports from the hill section Of the par
ish in regard to the condition of the
cotton crop indicate that thus crop
has been materially injured by the
boil worm and the prevailing dry
weather. Some estimate that the
crop has fallen off at least one third.
Louisiana Democrat: The business
season has opened; we have bright
outlook before US; the crops. this sea-
son, are the best since the war; cotton
has commenced tumbling in; oul
merchants have all received thei eail
and winter stocks; a good time is
coming.
ST. TAMMANY.
St. Tammany Farmer: The crop
outlook was never better, and the
farmers are confidently looking for.
ward to the good times coming.
ST. MARTIN.
A movement is on foot to establish
cotton mill in st. Martinsville. /
the enterprise succeeds an impetus t'
the prosperity of the town will b
given.
St. Martin Messenger: The Rail
road Company is erecting in the yarc
of the oil mill large scale with {
capacity of weighing two loaded cars
This is a needed improvement whicl
will facilitate the handling of tn
large number of cars which ere re
ceived and shipped daily from tn
mill.
| The Morgan City Review says the
from present indications this will no
be very good sugar year, for can
is sweetening, stalks are short an
stubble is better than plant.
The same paper says that the peopl
of that town have renewed the tai
Of putting up an ice factory.
ST. LANDRY.
The Courier says that it is too earl
to estimate the probable damae
from caterpillars in that parish, a
though picking is general now an
it will not be long before loads of ne
cotton will be coming into town.
: Opelousas Courier: The most fla
tering reports reach us of the col
. dition of the crops throughout tt
parish. There are very few section
t where the caterpillars have not bee
8 completely annihilated.
- ST. HELENA.
: The Collegiate Institute Of the tow
of Greensburg opened on the 3rd in'
The outlook for a good school th
season is very encouraging.
rANGIpAHoA.
ri The streets of the town of HaI
: mond are now being graded. T
= Leadar says that the work is progre'
3 ing finely.
The Tensas Gazette states that
learns from a reliable source that t
Mississippi Valley railroad peoI
l. have spent and are daily spsndi
IT considerable money in their new Z
'e terprise. A large force will be
W work by the 18th of October viii
Of assures every one that Tensas will
rewarded by finally having the ro'
TERREBONNE
e The assessment roll of the par
'e shows an increase of 100000 o.
:, - last year.
=" A certain tract of land establish
. as a sugar plantation, contain
~ 1900 acres will be sold by the she
ac 1l "a o{ OonfonnIar
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
,JNO.W. WILLIS
ATTY AND kEkl ESTATE kCtkT
Rayville, La.

viii regularly attend the Courts in the pa'-
is,e. of Richand and Frsnklin, and else
where when buslnes. requires.
Lands bought, sold and exchanged on
commission.
Uui,nprvve ed and improved lands in large
or small tracfs now on l,aud for sale.
The unl.nproved land is covered with
va.ic,y Of large timber, suitable in qualify
and sufficient In quantity for almost any Pur-
pose.
The improved land is suis-ble 10 apricn';u
rai purposes. possessing dark sandy soil. the
E.s,,,fy Of which is excell-d by no country IN
the world
These St.hls are conveniently located viii,
reference IN raiiroa 10, navisaSle streams.
lunches, schools, etc.
churches, schools, etc.
Tile perfect. Term. reasonable, pyable in
annuai ins,a llmentsor cheaper foI cash. Cor
responaeoce soiciled.
Ray.iIie La. May30. 1859.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-21
HIGHLAND BEACON.
Table % ADVERTISING Rates.

Recommended by the Louisiana Press As
soc'nnon for adoption b. the publishers of
country newspapers in this Sss'e. in accepting
advertisements from advertising agents.
Transient advertising. one inch, one time
81; ench Subsequent time, 75c.
SPACE INo. 3xos. 6Nos. oxos. l2xos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

THE Santa Fe New MEXICAN is evi.
IDENTIFY of the opinion that the libel law
passed by the late legislature is unconstl
tutional. We judge so by the savage way
in which it jumps on II. p. McKevitt, q
newspaper correspondent in Santa Fe,
and fearlessly refers to him as "fellow''
and an individual with "no visible means
of support, living off his wife's relatives. -
Las Vegas Optic.
Our esteemed neighbor is evidently
laboring under misapprehension as to
the provisions OF the libel law, and we
may as we'll remark right here that the
law has been too severely criticised from
the start, and an erroneous idea of what
it contains prevails throughout the coun-
try. AS to the case in point, we will in
form our neighbor, the Optic, that section
% OF the libel law provides that in certain
cases the truth of any statement charged
as libel may be shown in justification, and
that one of these cases is "where it is
stated in the libel that person is of a
VIGOROUSLY worthless, bad or Infamous
character. In this case the New MEXICAN
would plead the truth of the charge.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12
THE GOVERNORS RECEPTIONS

AS announced last week, Gov. and Mrs.
Prince commence this evening q series OF
public receptions, which are intended to
be held monthly through the year, and
probably more frequently when the legis.
lature is in session. This is the revival
OF an old custom followed by the Spanish
and Mexican governors and by many of
the American ones, and is intended to
establish and perpetuate pleasant relations
between the people and the officials of
the territory. There is nothing so useful
as personal acquaintance and social inter-
course to overcome prejudices and break
down divisions. The bringing together of
the people in this way will have a good
effect, it will tend to unite and harmonic
our people and bring about good feeling
generally, We are glad to see the old
custom revived, and We hope that ap-
probation of this effort of the governor
will be shown by 4 full attendance on
these occasions of citizens from all parts
OF the territory and representing all
nationalities, parties and conditions. The
receptions are entirely public, being in
tended equally for all the people of New
Mexico, and all will be welcome.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

THE public is we'll aware that two
prominent Democratic federal officials
whose removal is demanded by the best
interests of the territory and by party
considerations, but are still retained hail
from Indiana and draws its owl conclu-
sions. Surveyor General Julian and
Judge Long should have speedy ex-
change Of courtesies with their successors
In otfice.-San Marcial Reporter.
The sooner these two men are removed
the better will the people like it and will
the cause Of good government be aided.
Julian has administered the affairs of his
office in the utmost partisan and unfair
spirit, and the less said of the latter's adj
ministration Of the courts the better.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

DURING the months of March, April and
May, 1887, the total expenses Of the terri
tory were $54,0S2.52. During the same
months in the year 1888 the territorial
expenses were $73,5S4.77. During the
same months in 1889, thanks to legisla-
ton enacted by legislative assembly
Republican in politics and over the vetoes
OF Democratic governor, the territorial
expenses footed up $31, 757.&. The Re-
publican party OF New MsEco can well
afford to go before the tax payers and the
voters with such record
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12
REFORM IN EARNEST,

The present board Of commissioners o
the pententiary is doing some goOC
and intelligent work. y set OF stringen
rules for the government of the prison
has just been adopted. Among others O
great importance We find the following
All supplies that are not purchased
under contract, but are bought in open
market, will be purchased only when
ordered by the board. There is no dis
cretion allowed the superintendent.
Prices at which brick manufactured at
the prison are to be sold have been fixed
and the manner ui sale has been re-.
ulated.
Uniforms have been adopted Tor the
officers and employees, and when on
duty they must wear uniforms hereafter.
The rules for the conduct OF officers and
guards have been 50 modified so as to in
sure greater efficiency aud stricter disci-
pline in the future.
A daily report to the board Of the con-
sumption of provisions and material and
showing the exact status OF the peniten-
| tiary fund and commissary must be fur
nished. This is very important point
and will enable the board to keep ex-
penses we'll in hand,
A particular feature under the new
regime is the employment Of the long
time prisoners in the cultivation Of the
penitentiary gardens, where vegetables
for the use OF the prisoners will be raised,
thus saving the territory in this instance
alone quite a sum of money.
The era of fine dinners to guests OF the
warden, and of eggs, canned fruits, oys-
ters, red snapper, turkey, turtle soup and
trufties, la Gable, is over.
The three commissioners, Messrs. An
tonic Ortiz, Trinidad Alarid and R. E.
Twitchell, are managing affairs carefully
and intelligently and with view to the
strictest economy consistent with Elf
cheney and the comfort OF the inmates OF
the institution. Calculating from the ex-
penses of the prison during the past three
months, the present appropriation for the
fiscal year will be more than ample and
there will be a surplus. The total ex-
penses will be less by at least onc-third,
and PROBABLY more, of what they have been
during any twelve months since 1885.
The board, 80 far, is making an excellent
record for itself and the Republican party.
Let the good work 90 on.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12
An Indolent Organ,

When the liver is indolent as 1t must neces.
sarily be when 1t fails to secrete the bile In
sufficient quantities to meet the requirements
Of digestion and evacuation, it should DO set
at work with Hostetters Stomach Bitters. The
healthful stimulus to activity impaired by this
Incompatible Alternative, speedily evinces itself
In a departure OF the uncomfortable sensation
In the right side; the nausea; fur upon the
tongue; indigestion and sick headache conse-
quent upon inactivity of the liver and the diver
sion OF the bile from Its proper channel Irreg-
uiarity OF the bowels is always aud painessiy
reformed by the corrective indicated, which is
infinitely to be preferred, both because 1t is safe
and more efcacious, to blue pill calomel and
drench1ng purgatives of every class 1t cures
and prevents fever and ague aud rheumatism,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

The appointment for U. 8. marshal
still hangs fire. It should be made, and
that at once. The principal candidates
are Hon. Trinidad Romero, ex-delegate
to congress; Col. Richard Hudson, OF
Grant; Major W. Fl. H. Lewellyn, Of Las
Cruces. and Mr.. R. M. White, Of Sierra.
Col. Hudson and Mr.. White are still in
Washington making the best fight posi-
BILE for the position. Major Lewellyn is
still in the race and is being supported
so We understand, by Associate Justice
Miller of the United States supreme court.
Hon. Trinidad Romero is strongly sup
ported locally, and the fact that he is an ex-
delegate is in his favor. 1t is to be hoped
that the appointment will soon be made.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

man who has discharged various impor-
tant public trusts with the utmost salts
tartion to the government and without a
hint of a suspicion being left against his
ability, integrity or gentlemanly qualities
For some time he was register OF the land
office at Tucson, in this territory, where
he proved himself a gentleman, thor
ough business man, most painstaking
and attable official. He is man OF char
acter, of sound judgment, OF will that
carries him to the end Of his purpose. and
an honesty that always makes that pur-
pose Il just and laudahlc one Our sister
territory is very fortunate indeed to have
him in the position to which he has been
raised and his many firm friends in Ari-
IONA rejoice to learn OF his merite'l success
in public life.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

Mr.. TEoDoRo MARTINEZ, one of the
county commissioners of this county,
some little time ago stated at one of the
sessions of the board that this county had
been robbed in the past. Mr.. Martinez
has been member of the board for sew
eral years past. He has, however, not
yet seen fit to enlighten the people any
further Here is little work blocked out
for the next grand jury. He ought to be
made to tell how this county has been
robbed, when, where, in what manner,
and in what amount.
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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

Mr.. r. G. KERENs, of st. Louis, and
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OF agent for the Mescalero Apaches,
There were several candidates for the
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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-06-12

TIE United States is nation. This
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being demonstrated daily by the sympa-
thy shown by 65,O0O,O0O hearts for the
sufferers by the fearful calamity in the
Conemaugh valley. The hearts Of the
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