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Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

more promising than it has been for
several seasons. Successful pois-
oning is also reported from k"pides
and Avoyelles. In the formai parish
fears are entertained from the late
army worms. The present estimate
of Che cotton crop of this parish 10
that i; will be slightly below That OF
last year.
The customary favorable reports
ale received from the Florida par
ishes; no damage from worms Is re-
ported though they are a reality
there rs else where.
All crops are reported in excellent
condition in the southern and south
western parishes. Cotton is being
picked in the latter section, and rice>
cutting and some threshing are re-
ported. The rice and c:ns crops are
promising.
Weekly Rainfall: -Farmerville %.
Monroe 10, Coushatta .l3, Trinity
80, Vida,ia PIG. Alexandria .03,
Cheneyville 10. Clinton Ii. Amits
lO4, Franklinton .25, Hammond
LAG, Maule,ille .06, New Orleans
Ice, Port Eads lis, Mt. Airy .05.'
Convent 65, Plaquemine 3.o5, Baton
Rouge 1.4l, Lafayette ] II. Crowley
lis, Lane Charles $50, Shell Beach
1.30 and Abbevil,e .9S. The remain
der of the correspondents repcls
10 rain.
u
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

IRIS. Fannie Bledsoe is in Ray
vile this week the guest Of Mrs. f.
Nunncry.
Willie Purvis WAS in town on last
Monday.
Rev. q. p. Miles, came up on
Monday and went out to Calhoun.
Col. n. B. Cooper was in town on
Monday last. He received an en-
couraging dispatch from Gen. Rice.
Work will commence and proceed
OH the y. O., y. & F. S. road.
Mrs. Nj. d. Ri, kers and Miss
Maud Virgil; were in Rayvile last
Monday.
]. III. and Chas. Ncwberry were
in Rayville last Saturday.
p. w. Wright was in Rayville on
last Saturday. Pleased to hear his
little son was improving.
Ira Hall was in Rayvitlc on last
Saturday and wanted the BEACON
sent to him.
Mrs. Brack Simms and family
came out on the train Saturday last.
Two of the Waldrom brothers
were in Rayvillc on Saturday. They
are using the lights in their cotton.
w. 7. Cook was in Rayvillc on
Saturday last.
John S. Summerlin and Jesse S.
Brown went to the Nelson break
fishing on Saturday last.
Will Covington was i'll Rayville
last Saturday.
L. B. Duff returned from Texas
last Monday morning.
Hon. c. J. Boatner was in Ray
vile last Monday looking after
some legal business.
]. T. Archibald was IN twon on
Monday. He says that young Mr..
Mayfeld, who has been missing for
week, crossed Bpuf river on
"Wednesday, August 2lst, and is sup
posed to have gone. to Kansas.
Capt. I. w. Lynch has been down
at L. McDonald's for some time,
doing some carpenteiing. He is
now in Rayvillc.
We saw our young friend, Freddie
Peters on the train last Monday, Ell
route TO Cincinnati to attend college
where he expects to be gone four
years. Freddie is bright boy and
if he will only deny himself and keep
moral he will do well.
r. X. Justice was in Rayville last
Wednesday. He informs lis that
the boil worm has injured his cotton
much worse than the caterpillar. He
counted as many as twenty grown
holl to the stalk which had beer
punctured.
The following young ladies came
in on Tuesday to attend the ball last
Wednesday night: Miss Emma
Mason, Miss Fronie Read, Miss
Maggie Brumby, of Delhi; Miss
Mamie Eason, of Morehousc, and
Miss Maggie Riggin, of Vicksburg.
Mrs. ID. Toombs, of Delhi,eam
out on Tuesday.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF RAY
VILE ACADEMY

As previously announced the Board
of Trustees for the Rayville Academy
met at Simms and Balfour Hall or
Tuesday. Ang. 9th, for the purpose
Of electing teacher for this institu-
ton fer the ensuing session. ]. w.
Simms, President;J. w. Willis, Sec
rotary, and all the members present
On motion. the election was held
by ballot and w. P. Mangham hav-
ing placed in nomination Prof. T. G.
Evans, and J. T. Furcerson having
nominated Prof. J. NJ. Mcneil, the
board proceeded 10 ballot, resulting
in the election Of Mr.. T. c. Evans;
that gentleman having received q
majority of the votes cast, when, Oh
motion, the election was, by tie
president, declared unanimous
W. p. Mangham moved that the
board guarantee Prof. Evans the
sum Of eighty dollars per month,
which motion was substituted by the
following resolution, which was Of
fered by j. w. Willis, and Mr.. Mapg-
ham having accepted the amend
ment, after discussion, tie following
resolutions was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we pay Prof. 7. C.
Evans for each pupil who shall at
tend his school at the rate OF $3.50
to s. tuition per month, according to
grade OF scholar; and that in case
the sum 30 paid after the amount
which shall be appropriated accord
ing to law by the School Board Of
the Parish of Richland. shall have
been paid to Prof. T. c. Evans, that
the aggregate sum so received bv
said teacher does not reach the sum
of eighty dollars per month then the
deficiency shall be made up by the
several patrons of this school &C
c,r,ling tn tine number and grade of
pupils each Of them may send to
school.
On motion Of j.. T. Ferguson, a
committee was appointed to arrange
the several grades, composed of the
following named gentlemen: Stephen
Faux. Esq, MessrR. r. N Rhymes
and q. b. Brumbs.
There being no further business,
~ motion, the board adjourned.
w. SfsNs. President
j. ". WALIs, Secretary.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

Senator Allison, the author Of the
Senate tariff bill which cuts the duty
on sugar 30 per cent, places molasses
practically on the free list and re-
duces the protection on rice to a
nominal figure, is reported by the
City Item to have recently said:
ut is the hight of folly to suppose
that the election of a Republican,
more or less, to Congress from Louisi-
ana, can change the party policy or
plans. The pending bill is the result
Of much and difficult endeavor to rec
oncile conflicting interests; the party
has adopted it; to attempt to change
it would undo much that has been
accomplished and lead to serious politi-
cal complications. 1t will not be
done
If this does not open the eyes of
voters in the Third District it will be
because they have been thickly plas-
tered over with greenbacks.-Cau-
casian.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
TIE BEGGING Trust DEFE.3TE

The victory OF the farmers over the
bagging trust is now assured. II
makes but little difference whether
the iute men sell all their jute or
none Of it this year: Ike planters have
taught the cotton buying world that
they will use cotton bagging when
they think it best to do 60, and they
have declared emphatically that cot
ton bagging has come, and has come
to stay.
In plain English, men who want
to bny cotton in the markets of the
world from this time forward must
recognize cotton-co covered bales as well
as those with the iute covering. Hav-
ing thus gotten a foothold for the
new tagging, the farmers next year
will be in a better position to have
- large quantity of it made, and thus
dictate terms to the jute trust.
The BEACON congratulates the
farmers of the South upon the bold
stand they have made, and upon the
evident signs Of success in their fight
against monopoly. They have shown
their power, and grasping money
kings will not soon tackle them again.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

Myrick, w Wilmington, and Henry
Wynn.
Delhi-Mr. John Scott was the only
young man from here.
Alto-Enoch Price, j B Archibald
Frank Archibald, W f Lyles, H y
Abraugh, Mccormick, Buck Williams
Ed Beazley, WILDER Lyles and T
Faux.
We have not space to give the
names of the young men in and neal
Rayville, all of whom acquitted them
selves with gentlemanly bearing.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

We. learn from the Bienville New
Era that Judge Bme and his excellent
lady had been at Gibsland and in
Vested in property. We join the
Era in commencing them to the good
people of Gibslsnd
Since writing above Judge Buie
and family returned TODAY week.
They so over to Winnsboro from
here. The Judge owns property in
Franklin parish.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

Fully approaching the very great
difficulty Of collecting the poll tax,
the Picayune suggests as a remedy
the passage of law making the tax
payable at the registration Office and
making registration compulsory be-
fore each election. We advocated a
similar law years ago, and could never
appreciate the force of the arguments
against it.-Caucasian.
The BEACON has advocated a plan
Of this kind for many years. a SINH
lar bill was introduced in the Legis-
lature but never passed. In addi-
tion to the poll tax law there should
also be another law, repeating the
act Of Hon. John Rays in relation to
prohibiting poll tax for public roads.
The poll tax to raise money from all
subject to road duty would be good
law and three times the amount of
good could be done with hired labor
for they would work. Five dollars
per capita would accomplish more
than ten days Of idleness on the road.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

by May next the road will be fully
and thoroughly equipped to the
Arkansas line.
From the foregoing it is seen that
actual work is to be commenced on
this line immediately.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
wrong way

Look out for the locomotive when
ven heas the WHISTLE From present
indications We will soon have a north
and south road. Let us encourage
every Improvement. We have the
fiaest country in the world if j. was
developed. Let us be progressive
No parish in the State can boast of
better crops than RichIand parish
this year.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
Notice..

Safe Of Louisiana, Parish Of Richland,
9th District Court
Tutor'bip Of Minors of James Scott, Decd.
WHEREAS, Levy Starr has filed in tho
W office Of the Clerk 81 the Dis, Court in
aud for said larish OF Ri:Lland. his final ac-
count.
Now, therefore, unless opposition De made
there within ten days from the ds'e hereof, tho
SAID account will he bonnforared in all its
parts and clansss. JNO r. LOVELESS,
q Rsyvile, .4us 80, 1889 by Clerk.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
Whltworth Female College,
AND
s!asxr,Ea:y Of Gs:!: asa Att
BROOKHAVEN, MISS,

THE 30ih annual se>siln begins Sept 18th,
Il .sS9. Every department in cha.ge of
'h- Invest m'si progressive teacher money will
r"n naud. 4 N"rnrl Department for tho
RAINING .: professional teachers has been
aided. The Conservatory of Music esiab-
'i-he'i TER he 6rs' tune III connection with any
Sor'he'n F-mal" College has proved grand.
-nccrs- Nnmbcr OF pupils in Corse -va,ory.
-. Nnubrr cf pi'nrs IN constant use, 81.
Eniir. nn",er at ma'r,culaies. 2i3 Number
ol officers and 'e'cher.. - Number cs
boarders. 1919 An increase cf e5 over pre-.
vion> session. FIR catalogues and iurther
information address
l.. =. FITIHUGH, A. NJ. Pres.
W. g. MUR2AH, ID, D, Yicc-Pres.
jyI 3>o,n
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
Saturday, August 81. 1889

A fellow at Washington has bought
The scaffold from which old John
Browns soul went marching on, and
will take IT around TIE Northern
States az a show Caucasian.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

In sending some OF. those Lafayette
prisoners to Jail without the benefit
of bail by Judge Edwards reminds US
OF the old adage Of the Indians tree.
that it wsS 80 straight it bent the
wrong way.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
NOTICE..

| OST or mislad one pro'nissory note Of date
IL June 18th. 1885. tor fre Hundred and
sixteen 05-lO0 dollars, payable 10 The order Of
John ChaiTc a Sons, on the LIST Of November
after date and sIgnei John A. Hem ier Jr
Ang 81. 1889. W. II. CHAFFE 4 Co.
Aug l0-3t
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
RayviIIc High School.
7. @. EVANS, A. M. PRINCIPAL.

THIS school wif open on or abopi the l6,b
L OF September, 1889, in The town Of Ray
vile, La Iniiion from 81 so TO So 90 ac-
coTding TO grade Beard can te Obtained IN,
private families at reasonably low rates.
In al !iiion 10 the literary courses ,susht by
Prof. Evans IN sciooi his wife, Mrs Evans
will give instructions in music ut THEN resi-
lence.
Aug 3ist, 1852 "
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31

q Subscribe tor the BEACON.
Richland beacon., 1889-08-31
Np,erUfOjc PersO1a6

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwotk will he relieved by taking
BrOWu's iron Ritfers. Genuine
has trade mark aud crossed red lines % Wrapper,
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
GLORIOUS NEWS
EVERYTHING INDICATES A DECIs.
I'VE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
People Backing TooIe and Maginnis
Free1y-An Enthusiastic Rally
at Billings-Cora Welcomes
Our Candidates.

HELENA, Sept. 21.-The democrats
here are awake and yigilant and the signs
point to democratic victory for the en-
tire ticket in tile state and part Of the
county ticket in Lewis and Clark.
The Scandinavian republican club was
compelled to close their hall last night
because onlya corporal guard could be
drummed together.
The democrats are having rousing and
enthusiastic meetings nightly.
Betting is at the rates of $500 to 5000
on Toole and Maginnis.
Last year there was but one colored
democrat in Helena. Now there is col
ored campaign club numbering 81 ready
to vote for democracy, because they say
they are tired Of being fooled by the re-
publicans and will not wear the yoke any
longer.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
FOR sHER1FF-PAT SWEENEY.
He Will be the sCholce Of the People on
October 1st.

He Will be the sCholce Of the People on
=&# October 1st.
Since Pat Sweeney was nominated he
has grown steadily in public favor
throughout the county and is bound to
win by large majority. His honorable
career as deputy sheriff and city marshal
has won him the respect Of the people.
lie was appointed deputy sheriff by Mr.
Downing, a republican, and he was con
firmed as city marshal by q board Of five
republicans and three democrats. He
was nominated for that responsible office
by Mayor Paris Gibson who has always
had high opinion Of him.
Attempts are being made to disparage
Pat Sweeney by person who is stating
deliberate falsehoods. The person in
question says that Pat Sweeney is sup.
ported only by low people This is lie.
Mt. Sweeney has the support in this can
vass Of all the democratic voters OF Great
Falls and Cascade county. Merchants and
ranchmen as we'll as honest workingmen
will vote for him. They know that his
character is good; that he has comfort
able home and q worthy wife and that no
one has ever seeD him in bad company
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
The Miles city Welcome.

MILES CRY, Sept. 10. Hon J. X,
Toole and Hon. Martin Maginnis arrived
from Glendive at II 20 a. m. A large
crowd greeted them at the depot, while
the band from Fort Keogh discoursed
sweet music. During the afternoon the
honored guests were driven to points Of
interest in the vicinity. At $50 the
booming Of anvils, firing Of rockets and
the glare Of bontires announced that the
old style democracy was ready to do honor
to the new state Of Montana. Such an
illuminating and din has never been seen
OF heard in Miles City, which never does
things BY halves. The streets were one
blaze Of light for over an hour. At the
rink, where the meeting was held, the
scene was as vivid as that on the streets.
The, stage was gaily decorated, the full
Twenty-second infantry band occupied
an elevated position and the crowd, many
of whom were ladies, has not been equhl-
led in numbers of years.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
William Wallace Speaks.

HELENA, Sept. 23, East Helena gave
an enthusiastic welcome Saturday night
to the Helena speakers. Capitol hall was
crowded to excess. F. P. MARSHALL pre-
sided. Able speeches were made by +.
W. Mcconnell, O. b. Nolan, William
Wallace, Jr. He eulogized highly MI.
Toole, who came to Montana a boy 10
years Of age and BY lis own ability had
been recognized as the proper person to
represent the young territory in congress,
the highest position that could he accord
ed him. Opposed to him is what?
Thomas Calculator Power, who was
placed on the ticket because he had
barrel. Which man should you vote for?
Voices: "Toole!' "Toolel" mingled with
loud applause.] Next comes the Hon.
Martin Maginnis, that staunch old demo-
crat, who has grown gray in the service
Of the people Of Montana. There was
much applause at the mention Of the
name Of Maginnis
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
WORK BEGINNING.
THE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS HAVE
ARRIVED.
Interview With Mr., Grant-He and Mr.
Foley Intend to Complete the
Grading in Short Order
Engaging Teams.

Donald Grant and T Fo,ou o.u;,
from Minnesota Saturday to h,,ld the Ralt
mountains branch Tbey h,va 1,aan ,,,,,,,
all the afternoon engaging teoms for ~
grading. which il to he her,,n 4, Nron,ov
Mr. Paul had word fiat snch ta,ns s,ua.o
needed and had snccaadad Il ,,r,o,,.;,
many for the contractors.
The work Will commence ot 4 no;nt ~
the Sand Coulee railroad whence tbe
track will be built over liz snrvavod
route IA the m,nino rao;ons of por1 -
ani Neihart, The road will he abont 55
miles long from the nlace where If laovos
lie Sand Coulee branch
Mr.. Foley is a member Of the vol,
/ known firm Of Foley Brothers 6 Guthrie
who built the Eastern Minnesota from
Hinckley to West Snnerior and Dnlnth
The Eastern Minnesota il part of tha
Manitoba system. Mr. Foley res;das u
St. Clond and ia notad for h;s onaro1. ~
thorough know1edge If railroad worl
Mr.. Grant is the greatest railroad
builder in the United States. He and
his partner. Mr.. Shepherd built the Mon.
tana extension Of the Manitoba railroad.
They began work at Minot. April ID. 1887
and completed the grade TO Great Rails
Noyember 27 1897 Tba d;etonoa ,,,os
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25

BUTTE, Sept. 2O.=The democrats held
another rousing rally at South Butte last
night. A big procession. assembled in
Butte, and headed BY the Emmett Guard
band, escorted Hon. w. A. Clark, +. E.
Corbett and H. L. Frank to South Butte
to the music Of patriotic airs. w. A.
Clark was greeted by n large crowd and
spoke for an hour on the leading ques-
tions of the campaign. He was accorded
an ovation by his audience, showing his
popularity in this county. He gave a
strong defense Of the position Of the dem
ocratic party in regard to silver. H. L.
Frank ank Il. j. Corbett made excellent
speeches and the meeting adj journed with
three cheers for the democratic ticket.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
THE BUILDING CROWDED.


HELENA, Sept 21.-A special telegram
70 the Independent says q gorgeous
pyrotechnicial display ushered in the
ceremonies which introduced Hon. J. X
fFoole and Hon. Martin Maginnis to the
people Of Yellowstone valley this even
ing. The court house where the orators
addressed an appreciatiye audience, was
filed to overflowing, numbers going away
unable to obtain a seat. There was a
marked difference from the attendance
which greeted Mr.. Carter and tile repub-
lican speakers week ago when there
was room to spare. This has been an
evening franght with much good for the
democratic cause inathis locality. --
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
MONTANA ABLAZE.
GREAT ENTHUSI ASM FOR MAGINNIs.
TOOLE AND VICTORY,
Great Meeting at Kibbey-The Veteran
Democrat, Judge Larkin, Presices
Immense Demonstration
at Butte.

KIBBEY, Sept 81. There was a grand
rally here tonight. Judge Larkin pre-
sided with his customary ability. Speeches
we're made by Hon. R. s. Ford, Messrs
Stanton, Cockrill, McIntire, Bundy, Rich
and D. a, Ringwald. q. w. Taylor made
a powerful speech, which held the audi
ence spell-bonnd. The democrats here
are we'll organized and united.
Milt Henderson was among the Great
Falls visitors and received warm vel
come.
Much Indignation is expressed at
the bitter attack made here by Dan Nc
Kay on Pat Sweeney. A strong republi-
can is 50 indignant that he says he will
not support his party on account Of it.
1t is not in the power Of Dan Mckay to
injure Pat Sweeney in the estimation Of
the people Of Cascade county.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
fulfilled. Frank Mcc connell made a rat

fulfilled. Frank Mcconnell made rat
tling speech and among other things
said It has always been the aim Of the
republican party to attempt to delude the
colored voter. VIM. Wallace, Jr., fol-
lowed In one Of his Characteristic eloquent
addresses. He spoke Of the great change
that had taken place in the colored race.
They are now able to think for themselves
and will no longer be led by one party
regardless Of right or wrong. g. b. Nolan
said it must be nauseating spectacle for
colored men to look over the continuous
promises made by the republican party to
them which they never fulfilled.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
The French Crisis.

PARIS, Sept. ~. Today closes the
most exciting electoral struggle that has
engaged tho French people for many
years. In every city and town Of the re-
public political meetings Of one set Of
partisans or another have been held
nightly. The Boulangists are making
prodigious efforts to galvanize their IDOL
into semblance Of life and they appeal
to the people Of France to save them.
selves from the dangers which threaten
The republic, and warn the people that the
enemies of France have entered into an
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25

HELENA, Sept. 21.-The Independent
Colored club held meeting at Assembly
hall Thursday night, at which the full
force Of the club was present and at the
close of the meeting five new members
Joined. Besides the club about 200 others
were present, Notwithstanding the attrac-
tion at the opera house. NJ. F. Sherman
was the first speaker. He said the col
ored man had long waited for fulfil
ment Of the many promises made by the
republican party, but they were never
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
unholy compact to destroy the republic.
Today the fate Of the republic may be
decided at the ballot box.
HONEST BLEN PERKINS.
The Popular Choice for County Commits

The Popular Choice for County Commits
sioner.
Blen F. Perkins, the candidate for
county commissioner, first saw light
among the pine clad hill Of Maine, where
he lived until manhood. Taking the
advice Of Greeley, he came west and lived
in Illinois year. Then went to Iowa,
where he resided for four years. Be)iev-
ing that better opportunities awaited him
in the far west, he came to Montana,
where he has lived for the past eleven
years. His life has been spent on tie
ranch and in the saddle. He IS straight-
forward, honest, practical business man,
and is held in high esteeE by all his
neighbors. His reputation for rectitude
III all business dealings is such that
among his neighbors he is familiarly
known as "Honest Blen Perkins," He
will undoubtedly be elected county com
missioner on October |,
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Good Deal of Property Changes
AZ 4.. Hands.

y Good Deal of Property Changes
sF 4-. Hands.
The starting of the Belt mountains rail
road and the bright prospects of the town
in general are giving IN impulse to real
estate deals. Some large transactions are
reported. Messrs. Chowen and Dicker-
man have bought two lots on Central
avenue and Fifth street from Mr. Parch-
Ell of Helena for $8,00O They also
bought of Hon. J. X. Toole lot on Cen.
tral avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, for $500.
Barnes g. Collett have bought Raleigh's
two lots on Fifth street and Central ave-
nue. for $4,000.
Mr.. Herman has bought Phil Gerlach's
store and lot for $4,000.
Messrs. Paris Gibson and T. r. Collins
have bought the lot on Central avenue
next to Meningitis. They have also
purchased Joe Otterson's lot on First ave-
nue. and Pratt's blacksmith property,
which has 80 feet front on First avenue
South.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-25
COLONEL MOORE TALKS.

He Gives the True Version of the Glas-
gov Meeting.
Colonel Moore of the Glasgow Herald
gets back at Colonel Sanders who pro-
fessed in that town to be as ready to
answer democratic inquiries as he was
here. Col Moore says: "He invited in
terrogatories and then refused to be inter
rogated, but threw his head back and
said he was doing the speaking and
would allow no Interruption. 1t was his
meeting, not ours; and since we know
that most Of his talk was worthless chat
cast before the whirlwind and would
never have any effect, we determined to
let him have all the rope he needed"