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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
Democrats Now in Office to Finish
Their Terms.

A certain United States Senator
from a Republican State, was not long
since one of the many pilgrims to
Indianapolis. He was not there for
cabinet place for himself or any one
else, but to make arrangements for
the transfer Of the patronage in his
State from Democratic to Republican
hands at the earliest possible moment
after March 4th. The senator SAYS
he was much surprised when Gen.
Harrison declared to him his intention
Of allowing the Democrats now in
Office to remain until the expiration
Of their terms, excepting, Of course, in
cases where good and sufficient reas-
ons exist for making immediate chan
ges. Gen. Harrison intimated thai,
he would, early after Inauguration,
cause it to be known that his policy
is in regard to all officers Of the gov
eminent appointed to fill terms and
by this means he hopes to relieve
himself Of much of the pressure for
place, which is at best a great burden
for a President who succeeds a chief
executive elected by the opposition.
Tie first changes will be made in
the organization of the department
stats in Washington, from cabinet
ministers down to heads Of division
and chief clerks. after this is done
the diplomatic service will be taken
up, and there a clean sweep may be
expected. The policy thus fore
Swallowed is in accord with General
Harrison's convictions. In his letter
Of acceptance he said, "Only the in
terests of the public service should
suggest removals from Office" and in
a speech made in the senate three
years ago he arraighed President
Cleveland in rather lively fashion.
Senator Vest, who served in ca
mittee with General Harrison VIII, ,
the latter was Senator, relates an
interesting incident. In the commit
tee room one dav discussion arose
between General Harrison and anoth-
er senator on civil service reform,
which General Harrison warmly
advocated, and finally said, do YOU
know that my grandfather was the
original civil service reformer in this
country? If you do not know hat,
You will find on examination of the
records that such was the fact" And
General Harrison tlen took the
trouble to hunt up and point out
some of William Henry Harrison $
writings on the civil service, among
them a striking letter written before
Harrison, the grand father, was elect
ed president.-Chicago Tribune
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

State warrants for January, 1887
wiz De paid if presented, says dis
patch Of February 2Sth, 1889. This
shows that the State is two years be-
hind in paving her warrants.
During the political contest going
on between the McEnery and Mich
oils factions, We remember among
o,ter things the question of the
States finance came up. That the
McEnery administration had raised
State paper, and many were the ideas
advanced as to the result. We
listened to the conversation until all
had expressed an opinion, when some
one asked for an expression from the
writer, We simply said that the mat
ter Of finance and State government
was OF vast more importance to the
State than the promotion of either
Nichols or McEnery. That We
would venture the prediction that if
Nichols Was nominated and elected
that State paper woald depreciate 10
or Is per cent in few months.
A Nichols man present replied,
Il am not prophet" to which We
answered, II am not a prophet, nor
the son Of prophet, nor do I think
it requires any great foresight to see
that" Now We hear general COM
plant that the constitutional officers
cannot realize anything for their
warrants.
The cry was that Burke was a
SPECTATOR and should not be con-
tinued as State Treasurer. Whom be
paid the State warrants who had a
right to complain? The truth is, that
under the excellent administration of
Governor McEnery the spectators
had poor show.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
Mary WashingtOn's Grave.
THE SACRED GROUND OFFERED fo4
SALE-GREAT EXCITEMENT
OVER THE ANNOUNCE
MELT.

Fredericksburg. Va. March e.
The old town has been in a state OF
excitement for the past twenty-four
hours, caused BY the discovery Of q
scheme to make money out of the
ground on which stands the monument
to the mother of Washington.
1t appears that the present owners
of this property acquired an option
upon it several years ago. The fact
has been kept singularly quiet. with
what purpose now seems manifest.
The grave and half finished monu-
ment to Mary Washington are on a
portion of the land adjoining Ken
more. Mrs. Washington's old home.
The tract offered for sale contains
about ten or twelve acres. The half
finished marble monument stands on
gentle slope, about mile from this
old town.
The monument was begun by
means donated by a wealthy New
Yorker. That gentleman meeting
with . reverse Of fortune, had to aban.
don the patriotic work. and the shaft
has never been completed. Fredericks.
burg, as we'll as the City Of Washing
ton, was flooded to-day with posters
and handbills announcing the sale Of
this sacred plot of ground, upon which
this unfinished monument Of the
mother of Washington stands. The
option holders are taking advantage
of the immense number of strangers
expected in Warrington on Inaugural
ton day to advertise the sale Of this
land.
The people in this section of the
country are highly indignant at the
attempt to barter the last resting
place Of Mary Washington, and it is
very probable that if it should ever
be put up at public auction the bidder
mil ht find it a rather unpleasant
neighborhood for the time-Times-
Democrat.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Boatner desired to make statement,
but the Judge ordered him to take
his seat
We take some of the points in the
case from the Shreveport Times of
the End:
Mr.. Boatner called attention Of the
court to the Importance of the case
and desired to submit authorities on
the question involved. The Judge
replied that he was familiar with the
law and in a rude and dictatorial
tone Of voice refused to entertain Mr.
Boatner's request. 1t was evident
that this curt reply angered Mr..
Boatner. who, however. maintained
his dignity as gentleman, though he
could scarcely conceal his feelings
In courteous manner he ag'il re-
quested permission to state his point,
when the Judge emphasized his re-
fusal by striking his desk with his
fist or ink.tand and ordered Mr..
Boatner to take his seat. Although
grossly insulted Mr.. Boatner controll-
ed his temper and said in substance
that the government had honored
him twice by employing him, and
that in former, as in this case, the
court, by its ruling and refusal to
hear him, had deprived him Of his
right to do his duty to the govern
ment. In the future, he said, he
would decline employment from the
government in cases before the court
over which Judge Aleck Boarman
presides, and withdrew from the case.
Mr.. Boatner then left the courtroom
followed by several of his friends.
The affront offered Mr.. Boatner BY
Judge Boarman should be resented
by every member of the bar, and it
seems to US would dictate a digni6ed
and emphatic protest. which should
be considered next Monday when the
District Court, civil term, convenes.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

eight years. Went into partnership
with General Harrison at India
napolis in 1874.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NJ. RUSK
Ex-Governor of Wisconsin, born il
Morgan count, O., in 1890. In 1875:
Mr.. Rusk removed to farm Niroqua
Vernen county, Wis. He joined the
Union army in 1862, as MAJOR; rose t.
be brigadier general. State bank
comptroller from 1866 to 1870. Mem
Der Of Forty second, Forty-third anc
Forty fourth Congresses. Elected
governor of Wisconsin in 1881, anC
served three consecutive terms.
The Senate confirmed the appoint
ment of the above Cabinet.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

The following is a Washington spe-
cial Of the Cd to the New Orleans
States. His inaugural address has
since been given to the country and
possibly it may not be amiss to read
it in the light Of the prediction made
by the correspondent:
A careful review Of President Har-
risons prospective course towards the
South has been obtained from parties
10 position to speak intelligently
It may be safely set down that Presi.
dsut-slact Harrison will not favor
any measure of o political character
10 be applied only to the South. He
holds there should be closer Federal
supsryision Of national elections, but
thinks AZ act of legislation enacted
sAoud Be- upheld by just and INTEL.
gent public sentiment North and
6onth. aad should be so comprehen-
siys as to pcovide the best possible
safeguards ssainst any and all posi-
bic infraetions Of the purity Of ballot
He will not favor any idea pointing
to military supervision Of elections.
His idea Of building up m influential
Republican party in the eouth is to
fof1R by Judicious legislation the
peotecfion sentiment which has devel-
sod - spots ell over that section,
~ ~ zafs Office men of character
seDsnnsnd respect. He will be par
ticu3sz3y so1icitoas on this point in
tie Apqoistmsnt of country poetmas-
TAFT ~ r. argues if proper men can
a = = theae places they will have
IN tozar The agricultural popula-
TOD, But II ell this be. proposes to
tsl bic way.-Ex.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

A very good article appears in the
Shreveport Democrat of Feb. 28th,
upon the administration Of the criml-
nal law. 1t compliments ]. Henry
Shepherd, District Attorney, very
highly, and we may say deservedly.
The following is the closing part OF
the article:
"A system Of law under which the
State can convict 81 per cent of the
cases tried ought to inspire the law
abiding element with confidence and
the evil doors with terror. There ls
no excuse for lynch law in Louisiana.
If we mast lynch somebody let us try
the officers who ought to enforce the
law"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
His Grandfather'S Inaugural.

The following extract from the in
augural Of President William Henry
Harrison has been resurrected, and,
by whomsoever written, can be placed
in favorable contrast to the utteran-
ces of his grandson. 1t will be seen,
too, by comparing them how far the
Republican party has drifted from
the old constitutional mornings:
Our confederacy, fellow-citizens,
can only be preserved by the same
forbearance. Our citizens must be
content with the exercise of the pow
ers with which the constitution
clothes them. The attempt of those
of one State to control the domestic
institutions of another can only result
in feelings Of distrust and jealousy,
the certain harbingers of disunion,
violence, civil! war and the ultimate
destruction Of our free institutions.
Our confederacy is perfectly illustra-
ted by the terms and principles gov
erning common copartnership.
There is a fund of power to be eI-
ercised under the direction of the
joint councils of the allied members,
but that which has been reserved by
the individual members is intangible
by the common government or the in
dividual members composing it. To
attempt it finds no support in the
principles of our constitution.
1t should be our constant and earn
est endeavor mutually to cultivate a
spirit of concord and harmony among
the various parts of our confederacy.
Experience has abundantly taught us
that the agitation by citizens Of one
part Of the Union Of a subject not
confded to the general government,
but exclusively under the guardian
ship of the local authorities, is pro-
ductive of no other consequences than
bitterness, alienation, discord and
injury to every cause which is intend
ed to be advanced. Of all great
interests which appertain to our
country. that of union-cordial, con-
fiding, fraternal union-is by far the
most important, since it is the only
true and sure guaranty of all others.
Exchange.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
An Affair OF k0yor.

Ex-Lieutenant Governor Knoblock
and Senator O'Sullivan had an affair
at Alexandra which was about to
terminate in duel. 1t grew out Of
a conversation between the two gen.
tlemen in regard to the McEnsry-
Nichols campaign. Knoblock being
a McEnery man and O'Sullivan q
Nicholls man. The difficulty was
honOrably settled by the seconds as
the following will show:
We, the undersigned, representing
respectively Messrs. E. A. O'Sullivan
and Clay Knobloch, being all present
on the field, hereby declare that, in
view of the fact that the encounter
between these two gentlemen which
occurred in Thibodaux. La, on MSn-
day, February Is, 1889, was brosght
about by a Misrepresentation of facts,
We have avoided the duel which was
arranged and about to be fought. and
that we have reconciled our princi-
pals in a manner honorable and salts
factory without resort 70 arms.
ISAAC ". PATTON,
JOHN c. WICKLIFFE,
On behalf Of E. A. OSullivan.
j. D. Houston,
GEO. GE W. Dup E.
On behalf of Clay Knobloch.
Considering the above, l declare
that deeply regret the occurrence
at Thibodaux on Monday. February
25sh. E A. O'SuLLIvAS.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Often it requires more courage to
forbear than to resent. Any rough
can fight and blow, but to keep cool
requires more moral courage than
brutal bravado acts. The party
whose greatest ambition is to carry a
deadly weapon and on every little
provocation show the deadly pistol
in the face of his antagonist may en-.
joy the reputation Of being extremely
brave with some, but. in the eyes Of
the Law abiding people appears very
ridiculous. In almost every paper
We take up We see reports Of the re-
suits OF carrying the pistol.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Aleck Boarman, U. S. Judge, at
Shreveport. on the lat was very un-
becoming in his conduct toward the
Hon. c. j. Boatner, who was employed
to assist in prosecuting a party for
trespass upon the public lands. The
Judge stated to the jury that he
would charge that he thought defen-
da-.:. had a title in soo1 faith. Mr..
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

BlooI ,rnnl,ies will 10 more difficult to era
dics,e from the system this spring than usnsi.
on accoun, Of our heavy malarisi atmosphere
'ast fall; hut read wha, Mr. W. S. frost. of
Levger,. Texas. says: "Whrn sp'mx ser IN
and ] commenced farming. my work "as
very irksorne; my bloo' WAS very bsd. my
liver 70 used TO act regularly. and just rs
was did not feel like work ~ al. ] took
bonle at Dan.by's Cotton Patch Bincrs end
sm now entirely well. ] heartily recommend
them 10 MI " hn are suffering with any o. the
complaints il i. ciaimed they will cnre.' IL
your svs,sm needs tonins mp, 'rys hottie AL
w~rrsn,ed For ssle ty Dr. j s Bsazisy.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

We hear considerable complaint
about the crossing of the Louisiana
and Arkansas railroad. Some parties
by exorbitant prices for ground, caused
the railroad men to look farther west
for suitable ground, leaving Delhi a
mile to the east This is all wrong
Delhi is the domicile; but parties
have no right to enrich themselves
IF Of the railroad or force it from
their town.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

". u :uii. Druggist, Bipp"s. Ind , test.
hes: II can recommend E-r'ric Bi,t.rs ..
ire very hes, remedy. Every bottle sold h..
xi7en relief in every case. Ons man to, .,x
,s~,ttIes, snd wns cured q: Rheumatism of 10
wears srandinx' Abraham Hare, druxxis,
BeiivilIe, Ohio. afiarms' The best selling
mesiici-: have ever handled in my 90 years.
experience, is Electric Biiters" Thousand,
If others have added heir testimony, 90 tina,
The veydic' is unanimous that Electric Biuers
10 cure al diseases Of he Liver. Kidreys q,
6'o"ti. Only half dollar a bootte at DR.. J
:. Bradley. drug store. 2
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

of her MANY friends, returned to her
home in West Monroe on Tuesday
last, after few days spent with Mrs.
Ed. Myrick.
Mr.. ]. R. Brown returned Wednes-
day from trip to Vicksburg looking
as smiling as ever.
"PANSY."
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

W. +. WILTON. OF Springfield, Tenn, says:
Al haveusen suffering with Nensaleia in my
face and head of and on for three years.
purchased box of Dr.. Tanner's Iniailibi~
Neuralgia Cure and tong eight Of the pills.
have not felt any eymp'oms Of Neuralgia
since. Il gives me pleasure to recommend
q" SOLD by all druggists. Inn2.lm..
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Jno. Dymond was chosen as presi-
dent Of the immigration Association
Col. Norman declined to act longer
Notwithstanding the urgent request
Of the members Of the Association
Col. Norman has filled the position
well All the other officers were re-
elected.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

At q log-rolling in Rspides parish
two Young men. Charlie Jordan aged
II years and Aaron Bryon aged Is
years, got into dispute and both
grabbed sticks, Bryan struck Jordan
over the ear from the effects of which
be died next day.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Capt. P. Butler, OF ward seven, has
resigned as Justice of the Peace, and
we notice in the Caldwell Waterman
. notice that he was engaged in the
business Of keeping a RESTRAINT at
Columbia.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
LANDS FER sac
$500 20 5000 ACRES

OF GO ID LAND OR SALf-i5O ACRE
.:--n''--.no.i Of II a'a've ovr,1' Nv A y'~"
tore h"'s- AMI other hous-s On u e Inpr"v..
'ofiion. The larger Par Of ,h- aiov
.sm-i lands I've or V :. K p. r. ~,
Thin ; or 4 miles If ."~ La. and r. X.
~ will b~ sold 'or s. 80 per ncrr cas','.r
q" hr~e payment cash and bsaHv il,
ne aud two years Tune wnh : per q pr
tnnu'D interest from date.
Address WILEY 2. MANEAAM.
II E<vyi'lr In.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

John F. Baringer, city editor of the
Times-Democrat, died in New Orleans
on the evening Of March LIST, of
Bright's disease, aged SO years.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
NOTICE.

All persons applying Tor License for the
year 1889 nrr hereby no'iaed TO com, ly with
sc: 20 of Act No lOi ot 1886 Said License
are due and co'lertible on Jan'y LIST, 1889.
Dec 29d,. 1888 LEM SCOTT,
j Sheriff and FIX .OfIicio Tax CnlIer,or.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
DISSOLUTION.

The Commercial partnership between WV
4 B,nmn is til. day dissolved by mutual con-
,.nt -nh Z. L. B,nion will liquids,e the bus
mesa.
Alto. La. Fe'by 18th. 1889.
q VIZ T IVY
r L. BINlON.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Miss Julia 81 ep2erd, Of Ark. Il j
at Mt. Lebanon University on last
Sunday. Last year they had roseola
and now they have real measles.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Osss~ss = OssSN - A>sOSs sOssSe
Catslra 'sn be sa,ily, quickly,
pleasantly ard lastirgly cured BY the
Electric Jar. II clears the head,
sweetens the breath. and cnres Ca
,srrh in all it's stag~e. The Jar will
cure the worst nervous headache in
from one to three minutes. No wait
ing for results; this novel ane true
curative shows its wonderful power
instantly, and gives universal sstisfac-
tion, as cures by natures remedy are
permanent.
Cstarrb. a common and dangerous
mslaGy. when chronic. is liable to
consume the frontal homes OF the
skull, destroy the cartilages OF the
nose, and undermine aud blight every
function and faculty OF its victim.
The breath is offensive, the memory.
the reasoning powers. sight. hearing
and the sens' Of taste and smell are
imLai..|; ihA 'li""stivs a'',l a--;r.ila-
tive flLttiol~ b~ronlu Il = 'r;icr.d.
and Consumption rnsucs. Tie 81
Electric Jar will eradicate Catarrh
and prevent these evils. A fortune
for agents. For catalogue Of MI kinds
Of Electric goods address
FLETCHER e. FLETCHER. Cleveland, O.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

Everybody uses compound and honey ri
TAR for coughs. colds Group AMI wh"cpi"g
cough. II is the hest known cough remedy
and will cure quicker Than any o'her. CaM
for our Family Troubles which explains
il, Sold by 81! Druggist.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Fay, who has resided here
TO, several years, moved to Franklin
parish last week.
S. &. Spencer has been on vis',
TO his mother at Gibsland the past
week.
On Saturday morning our town
was in quite a stir. All who could
raise the 'sscads" were of for Mardi
Gras.
We met P. w. Ivy, from Alto,
on his way to the city.
r. L. Biniou, accompanied by his
wife and Miss Hattie Mangham, lett
for New Orleans on Saturday last.
K. S. Bough.on came on Satur
lay bound for the city with some OF
his family. We were pleased to SET
Sherman looking 80 well.
We met c. NJ. Noble and J. r.
Hewitt in town on Saturday.
Med. Collins, the two Clack
brothers and MIR. McCowp were in
Rayvilie from above on Monday.
Capt. E. Scott was in town las,
Saturday.
w. G. Nelson was in from the
Nelson bend Saturday.
Our energetic friend, a. n. Chill.
dress, was in Rayville last Sunda,
and Monday. He informed US that
he has now in course of obstruction :,
residence for DR.. McLeroy, near
Charl;evillc.
J. Has'ing Rhymes and Mis-
Lucie Heath went into Monroe or
Wednesday,.
Mrs. F. Z. Jordan and her it'll.
son were IN our little city on last
Monday.
Miss Lizzie Moore came dow,
from c. P. Balfour's Monday an.'
returned.
Mrs. ]. II. GULL, from Alto, lrf
for New Orleans on Saturday to al.
tend the Mardi Gras.
Col. a. b. Cooper returned from
he meeting Of the immigration A
.ociation on Tuesday last.
r. {. Ellesc was in Rayville o.,
Wednesday.
Mrs. E. Nj. Garter and her &C
'ompI'>hed daughter. Miss Katie
nave been spending this week IL
.NCN OIlc3US.
We had the pleasure IF a call
from brother Boone, Of the Bapii>,
ChrnHiclc, on Friday evening of last
week and again on Monday. H.
went down to Alto Saturday wit!
Elder O. p Miles.
Rev. O. p. Miles did no. fill his
ppointment here on Sunday last.
The weather was so unfavor; Il
nat he returned to Af,o on Sa,,. :
:ay with Rev. Mr.. Boone and r..
turned to Rayvnlle again on las
Monday.
Jno. A. Hcmlcr went to New Or.
Leans on Sunday to attend Mai i
Gras.
Cepr. ]. II. Walker. from Home r,
was IN Rayvill Thursday.
MFR. John Girod was in Rayvile
on last Thursday.
Miss Hattie Purvis made trip %
Delhi last Sunday.
S. D. S. Walker, of Franklin
parish. printer, expects t" move to
Rayville and take IA position on tie
News.
Miss Mollie Har:lesty left for t! c
city OF Saturday last.
S. P. Burk WAS in town on last
Thursday.
r. S. Hardesty was in Rayvil!e
list Thursday.
DR.. l. J. Bush came in on the
train from Mississippi on Thursday
and went to Alto with Mr.. Hardestv
]. H. GULL came from New Or.
leans on Thursday and went dowr
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

We have received the Salt Lake
Times, published at Salt Lake. Utah.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CHEAP bon RID.

I wonld lie pIe1.rd IN inform the pnbt
i,aI am keeping a hardin. h"rs- ia u .
WI ut Glib md amt will i,nari students G.
SO Ch-iand -c' al At 81 hi dollars per no ,
,s>hu = included.
Many r MOORE.
G;il.lsnd. La, reh'y 20 1899. II
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09

p DrsTRIcr Court:
CrvrL TERMS COMMENCING,
lM Monday in April; Sd Monday in Nov Der
jury TERMS COMMENCING,
la Monday IN Feb'y; l., Monda. in Sep,
POLICE JURORS.
President: <. n. Chidrrss Members: r
a. Wynn, Stein, B HARDY, j.. Filing
too. K. r. Jus,ire. M Noble.
Clerk Of fhePolc- Jury. Jno s. Summerlin.
Parish Treasurer. J W. Simm..
Jno. F Loveie... Returning Officer.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-03-09
Saturday, March o. 1889

RIcTLAND PARISH Directory.
CorRr OF APPDALs, end CIKCUIT
a. A. Gunbv, Ouachita.
E.C.Montgomery, Madison.
TERMS OF C'rCOURr,NRIcnLAND:
81 Monday il Janury: Sd Monday in June.