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Richland beacon., 1889-09-14
RAYyILLE RICHLAND PARISH La, SEPT. IA, 1880

parish was never in healthier con-
dition. Only few cases of whoop-
ing-cough is about all the sickness
that is reported.
The weather for the past two weeks
has been excellent for the saving of
fodder and the farmers are taking
advantage of it by gathering ii plentl-
full supply of this food for stock.
WEST CARROLL.
FLOYD Messenger: West Carroll no
doubt has as fine crops as any parish
in the State; the cotton worms are
actually disappearing, and as for the
chills and fevers, we would not advise
a physician to locate here for llvell-
hood.
WEST FELICIANA.
Speaking of the Building and Loan
Association of Bayou Sara, the FelicI-
ana Sentinel states that in few days
pamphlet copies of the constitution
and bylaws will be ready for circula-
ton and we learn that in the early
part of September the first sale OF
money will be made. The second
series will be started at an early date.
The following resolutions were
adopted at recent meeting OF the
Bartholomew Farmers Union of More
house parish, and We would advise
the Unions of this parish to carefully
guard against such affairs taking
place in their midst.
Where's, 1t is known to lis thai
there is great dissatisfaction existing
among the colored laborers of thl
section of the country, and
Wheseas, 1t is known TO us tha
said dissatisfaction is brought abou
bv few irresponsible men, who hav
no interest in said labor, or the futur
prosperity and welfare of the country
and who have by maltreatment, in
timidation, and in some instances, a
we believe, without just cause, hav
taken the lives of negroes, and /
other instances have brutallv mul
:. dered harmless and inoHensive mel
$ therefore be it
: Resolved That we call unon OF
S present officials and demand of the
the full execution of the laws, and "
hereby bind ourselves to aid the o
J. fisials in every way, and We call upC
It all Union men and good citizens
% assist us in said work.
Resolved ID, That We believe
il establishing and maintaining the mo
% friendly relations between the tv
D. races, and the only way to effect ii
re is to protect the negro in the EMO
IN ment of perfect safety of life, llbea
and property and all his just righ
Floyd Messenger.
We copy the above by request.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

up of that parish this year will be
the smallest that has been grown in
PlaouemInes for the last five years.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

OUACHITA.
Monroe Bulletin: Considerable i'm
provements are being made at the
compress, preparatory for the coming
crop. The old floor is being torn up
and a new one will be built and sew
eral new sheds will be erected. The
compress anticipates doing an enor-
nous business this season.
Mr.. John w. Scarborough Of the
Colony was in the city Tuesday. He
says that he has been raising cotton
for forty years, but that his present
crop far surpasses anything that hs
has ever had before. He also informed
rs that the Colony hadn't as yet hae
the cotton worms to contend with
Thinks the prospect good for al
abundant yield.
pIAoUnfNEa
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Local option elections were held at
Houghton and Bellevue preSncts on
the 23rd inst. Whiskey won by
majority of 1876.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

At their last meeting the police
Jury Of this parish passed resolution
erempting The K. c. w. b G. rsilrosd
| from parish taxes for term Of fifteen
years, in the event thst this road =
constructed through the parish.
| RAsr BkfoN nouGE
! The Advocate says that business II
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Vermihon Star: Mfr. Aristide Pic
ard, of Broussard's Cove, was in town
this week, and stated 10 as that he
was using coal oil mixed with water,
as substitute for Paris green, to kill
cotton worms. He puts ohe-hali
gallon Of oil in forty gallons Of water
and then sprihkles with the mixture
The Winn Democrat says that th&
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

NATCHITOCHES.
Natchitoches Enterprise: The Nat
chitoches branch road is one of the
smoothest in the State and we'll otfi-
cered-s solid and substantial short
line. Many inducements are offered
the public for their patronage, wheth-
er in freight, travel or pleasure ex-
cursions.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Colfax Chronicle: The boil worms
are reported by Mr.. Mr.. A. Shelby,
of Rock Island, as making ruinous in
roads upon his cotton. Since he spoke
to us of the matter we learn from a
number of parties that the ravages o.
the boil worms are seen throughout
the river bottom in different lOcall
ties.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Shreveport Times: The foundation
of the new convent, in the course OF
construction at Fairchild, has been
completed. The building, two and a
half stories high. viii be equipped
with all modern conveniences. When
finished il will cost about $40, 900.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

The Caldwell Watchman claims
that that parish can raise rice equal
to the finest grown anywhere in the
State.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Relative to the cotton crop and tax
of the parish the Sentinel says: From
October 3rd, 1887, to June 1st, 1888,
the number of bales of cotton shipped
was 1850, on which the ta~.s
amounted to $7oS4.5O; from October
End, 1888, to June 9th, 1889. the
number of bales was 1882 and the
tax $5256 showing a decrease in the
number of bales of 1857, and In the
tax Of $242S,5O.
Richland beacon., 1889-09-14

Franklin Sun: Everything consid-
cred, with favorable weather it is fare
to presume that our farmers will
make fully as much cotton as they
can gather. The corn crop is.the
best made in the parish for many
wears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
move should result in Tanners resigna-

move should result in Tanners resigna- tion
 It is healthy sign that republican ad- ministrationhas found it necessary to so sig nally rebuke Tannerism, and the republican organs which have not deemed it heresy to speak out against the doughty corporaPs acts are entitled to much more praise than those others which have sought to make 1t appear that the criticisms of Tanner were baseless democratic attacks. The demo, cratic press that has found fault with Tannerism is amply vindicated, and
 should the present complications in the pension bureau lead to the commissioner l resignation or removal even the most har
 dened republican partisans will be forced l to admit the wisdom of it's course. Unless all signs fail Tannerism will soo1
 be thing of the past.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
QUEER NEGRO CusT0M.
An Sorts of Playthings Placed on the
 Graves of Children.

An Sorts of Playthings Placed on the
 Graves of Children.
 While strolling last Sunday little way outside the city limits, near the head of Eighteenth street. I noticed two carriages filled with colored people entering an in closure, writes the Washington correspond dent of the Cleveland Leader. l saw that 1t was a cemetery, and followed. A stal- wart negro took from one of the carriages 8 small coffin, and with the ceremony of 8 short, simple prayer 1t was deposited in the earth. Six or eight friends or the dead babe stood with fearful eyes during the few minutes occupied in filling the little grave; |; then they re-entered the carriages and drove away. Just before leaving, a woman, whom judged to be the bereaved mother, laid upon the mound two or three infants toys.
 Looking about among the large number of graves of children, I observed this practice to be very general. Some were literally covered with playthings. There were nursing bottles, rattle-boxes, tin horses and wagons, 'Noah's arks," sets of dishes, marbles, tops, china cups and sau- cers, slates, picture-books, in endless num- Der and variety. Many of them had ap- parently lain there for years, articles of a perishable nature having been almost de- stroyed by sun and storm. There were very few children's graves which did not have something of this kind upon them. On many of the larger graves were pretty vases, statuettes, and other articles suit able to more adult years.
 Upon inquiry was told that this custom is almost universal among the colored peo- pie in the South. The sentiment that prompts it readily suggests itself, but it is not quite so easy to understand another feature which l noticed. Upon fully half the small graves, lying or standing, partly buried in the earth, were medicine-bottles full and all contained more or less of the medicine which had no doubt been used in the effort to ward off the visit of death. The usual number of these on each grave was from one to three, but on one 1 counted eight The placing of these bottles is cer- tainly a singular conceit, and would seem to border on superstition. Just why they do it 1t is not clear. was impelled by curiosity to inquire of two or three negroes about 1t, but they seemed no better able to explain 1t than was One old woman who was loit- ering about the cemetery said, in answer to my question;
 "I kain't tell ye why, mister, but dey alters does it. When was a chile, libed down in ole Virginny, an it was jes' de same dar. d'no, but mebbe dey thinks de medisun I'll hep de chil'en arter dey's buried, but I don't see no good in 1t no- how"
 This is the nearest approach to an opinion that was able to get. was glad to coin- eide in it, such as it was.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
A CHINESE COLLECTION.

THE highest ambition of Chinaman is to have nice coffin and @ fine funeral.
 WHEN Chinaman expects @ present and 1t does not come he sends one of lesser value.
 MEN wear long petticoats and carry fans, while women wear short jackets and carry canes. Boats are drawn by horses, car. riages move by sails.
 THE Chinese lack appreciation of the stage. As soon as 8 Celestial enters on the stage he is deprived of citizenship and his children after him for four generations
 WHEN a Chi1aman desires a visitor to dine with him he does not ask him to do SO, but when he does not wish him to stay ko puts the question:: Wont you stay and dine with me. please?" The visitor will then know he IS not wanted.
 IF Chinaman desires the death of an enemy he goes and hangs himself upon that enemy's door. 1t is considered a sure way to kill, not only that particular enemy, but members of his entire family will be in jeopardy of losing their lives.
 IN China one can always borrow money on the strength of having son, but nobody would advance him a cent if he had . dozen daughters. The former is responsible for the debt of his father for three generations. The latter is only responsible for the debtS of her own husband.
 OLD men play ball and fly kites, while children fold their arms and look on. Old women, instead of the young, are the idols of society. Love-making is only done three days before marriage. It is not only con- sidered the safest way to get ahead of . rival, but the surest way to get wife with out losing much time.
 WHEN Chinaman meets another he shakes and squeezes his own hands and covers his head. If great friends had not seen each other for long time they would rub shoulders until they got tired. Instead of asking each others health, they would say: "How is your stomaohr or "Hsve you eaten your ricei" "How old are youp' "How much did you pay for your sandalsf
 A RICH man's servant gets no salary, yet many are the applicants; while big salaries are paid to the servants of the common of the former often more than triple the salary of the latter, which is the sole res son of these differences. To encourage hon. esty and sincerity, confidential clerks and salesmen in all branches of industry re. ceive an annual net percentage of the firms business, besides their regular salary.
 THE four highest ranks of mandarin in China are entitled to @ red silk umbrella with three founceS-the smaller nobility may have only two. Gentlemen common. CTS of the two highest ranks have . red state umbrella surmounted by gourd. shaped knob of block.tin. The two next degrees have the knob of wood only, though painted red. Then comes the fifth rank, whose umbrella must be of blue cloth with red painted wooden knob It the top, and only two f1ounces. The Governor.0eneral of a province is heralded by two great red silk umbrellas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
TANNERISM REBUKED.

The administration is very busily en- gagged just now in rebuking the veteran soldier it called to the charge of disbursing pensions, and it seems hardly possible that Corporal Tanner can do otherwise than re- sign his office. It has been made very clear to him during the last few days that his resignation would be acceptable, and were it not for the fear the president has of offending the G. A. R. there is little doubt that he would be formally requested to tender it. As it is matters have been so arranged that no other course seems open to him.
 To all intents and purposes Corporal Tam CT has already been deposed, Dr Nc Milan, representing Seer etary Noble, be- ing practically in charge of the office The secretary has also issued an order di recting Dr George Ewing and H. L. Bruce, of the board of pension appeals, and Judge Frank L. Campbell, of the assistant attorney generals office, interior department, as committee to forthwith enter upon an investigation of all reratings of pensions as made by the pension bureau during the last twelve months, and especially those of pensioners in the gov ernment service, with a view to ascertain whether any such rerating has been made in violation of the law. This committee has already entered upon its duties, and it is probable that we will have from them 8 full report: concerning all of Tanners .los,, c;, bo the inquiry is properly made and nc political shield is thrown over Tanner there can be but one result. If Dr Me Millan's calculations are correct-and Tan. ner himself could hardly dispute them-it would seem that the commissioners system of rerating, if it should be applied to all present and pending pensions, would demand from the treasury sum equal to the present nationl debt. Whether the Ameri- can people desire to go so far in their care of the old soldiers is at least highly improba- ble, but in any case it is for them, through their representatives in congress, rather than Corporal Tanner to determine. The latter is simply an executive officer, and since he lacks the discernment to realize the fact it is we'll that the administration has taken measures to impress it upon him. Had President Harrison and Secre- tary Noble failed in their duty the fifty first congress would have taken a hand in the matter indeed, it is not improbable that the democrats in that body will ask an inquiry in any event, unless the present
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

IF the demand for free iron, free coal, free lumber and free wool that is growing up in New England should extend to other parts of the country and the demand for free raw materials take hold of the people in those sections the next republican, con- gress would have right jolly time. These questions that were "settled" at the cleo tion seem to be good deal like Banquo's ghost in their pernicious persistency tc rise again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
WATERBURY POSTOFFICE
Mails Close,

New York City-55o, 10.eo m; a.10 5.so, 7ssp a. Boston-1.oO, 7-50 m; 12. 30, 2.1o, 30 D m SOuthern-1.5O, 1920 m: 21O, ,. 30 73Opm Western-7.5o 1o.2o m; 2.10, 53O 73Opm. Canada West-7:30, 10.20 a m; 21O, 53O 73O m. EasteInIIoo, 50 m; 12.3o, 21o. 7.3O pm canada East. .O0, 7.50 m; 123 21O 73Opm Albany-75O, 1920 m; 2.1O, 5.3O, 7.3O D m Northern N. Y.-7.5O. 10 20 a m; , 10 53O. 73O nm Providence-7-00, 7.50 m; 2.30 TO- 80 pm Sprlngield- CO., 50 am; ls 30, s1O, 5,s0, 7sO pm Plttsheld ,MaSs-75e m; ,. 10, 5.3O pm Hart1ord-70O 50 q m; 12.30, 2.1O, 7.3O D m Brldgeport-7.5o, 1o.20 m; ,. 10, 5.3O 2. 30 D m New Havena7. 50. 0.20 am: 12 30 10. 5.3O 73O pm Ansonla-7.5O, 1O.2o m; 12.3O, 2.1O 5.3O 30 D mn Birmingham.7.so 1920 am: 12.3o 2 10, 5SO : SOD Snlon Clty-!5 50 m; 2.10, 5.30 pm. Naugatuck-1.50 m; 2.10, 5.3O pm Seymour-1.50 m; 2.1O. 5.3Op pm
 Wlnsted-1O.55 III; 6. 30 D m
 Stations on NauSatuck k R. north waterbprv
 10. .45 a m; 6.30pm Meriden-7.50, 102o m; F. 30, 21O 5.3O, 7.30pm
 lanburyI75O 5 ID; 1.25, 2.lO. 52o, 7.3O m New London-7.O0, 7.50 am; 12 3O , 10. 5 30 20 nm Watertown-1O,4 ,45 m: 6.3O D m. 'A' Oakville-l045 m; 6.3O D ni
 Moodbury-7.30, 10.i5 m; 1.25 pm Southbury-130a m; .35 D m
 Middlebury-123 30 n
 Wolcott Cru. Tn, Sat.) 12.3O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

CERTAIN republican paper bespeak a bright outlook for the election of a repub- ican governor ill New Jersey. When water runs up hill when republican manu- lecturers want the tariff reduced, when Corporal Tanner gets sense and Harrison fails to be jealous of Blaine, New Jersey may elect a republican governor. The people of New Jersey know when they are we'll off, and until they forget it they are not going to saddle themselves with re- publican governor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

COLONEL WILL HOLLOWAY, of Indian apolis, now knows the penalty of having supported Harrison's rival Gresham in the republican convention. Holloway has been in Washington since the inaugura- ton looking for an office and willing to take anything that might be offered him. He has to go home, however, without get ting anything. This administration is "pleasing itself," and it doesn't intend to reward anyone but relatives and heelers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
A FEW WRINKLES.

while the scheming politicians come around his eyes, where they look all the world like the spokes of wheel.
 WHEN gambler who has been accus- toned to suppressing his feelings laughs, a deep line forms on each side of his nose and runs to the upper corner of his mouth. In time this line runs to the chin and assumes the shape of a half moon.
 A cADAvERous person with 6 wax-like skln is very apt to have two broadly-na arked wrinkles, one running up from the jaw and the other under the eye. These meet st right angles at the cheek-bones and look as though they formed knot at the apex.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER LYMAN says the removal of H. c. Smith (colored) of Nashville, Tenn, from the sixth audi tors office to make room for republican "horn blower" is violation of the spirit of the civil service law. MT Lyman is en- tirely too innocent for politics. What does a republican administration care for the civil service law so long as it has "horn blowers" to reward?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and West Main
 -Exchange Place. II East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private) 8 Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove a7 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main. 3i Waterbury Buckle Co. 3o Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co., 50 Waterbury Watch Co.(private) 3s Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private1 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. Hose House. Baldwin 4 Corner Dublin Street andD, ttlcAllev 3l2 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. 3sl Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co. (private) 323 Holmes, Booth & HaydenS (priyate) 32t No. 4 Hose House. 52o Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 To give an alarm. open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door,
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arm m the box Is striking as that indicates an alIlbe has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until tho . rival of an officer of the Fire Department who Will release the key. or if circumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will re- turn the Key to the holder as Soen as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
DR HENRY F. GILL.

PH HYSlC1AN AND SU RGEON, OHice--155 South Main Street. Free Consultation from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Office closed on Sundays till November 1.
 SOME OF THE REASONS Why it is to the advantage of those in need of Skillful Medical Services to employ Dr Gill. 1st-He is the only regular graduate of Medicine and Surgery ill this part of the State making a speciality of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS and FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 2d-He has had an extended experience of over g years in hospital and private practice and has successfully treated thousands. 3d-Dr Gill'S "COmbnatiOn MethOd' of curing disease is based -on Science and Experience, the result of years of study and practice, and is most successful.
 4th-In the use of remedies the Doctor is ECLEC- TIC. He uses nothing but the purest Vege- table Extracts and has everything prepared according to his own formulas by Skllful Chemists.
 5th-He is moderate in his terms and shows special consideration for those in poor cir cumstances who are worthy. Patients pay by the month and the doctor furnishes all medicine without extra charge. 6th-Dr Gill can be consulted on the most del icate medical subject in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE and ladies. married or single, can be assured of honorable treatment and speedy relief. Good board and nursing when required. Parties writing for terms ad- vice must give full name and enclose stamp,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
Noal Dow's Erudito Daughter.

has an invalid daughter in Nashua, N. H., who is even more of wonder than the old man himself. She has not been able to move from her chair for years, but she has been an indefatigable student, and has mastered the French, German, Spanish, Russian and Greek languages. She re- cently performed the feat of repeating a long passage from her Greek Testament, verbatim, from memory, . month after she had read it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24
MERIDEN, WATERBURY & CONNECTICUT M RIVER RAILROAD

IN EFFECT JULY 13, 1SS9
 FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL Lea Waterbury, New England station. .55am 12:55, 4l0, *652 D. m '' "Ai' am: 1:10, 5:Oe, *7:O1 D. m, ' ''' Leave Meriden, 9:5o a, m., i:577, 5:55 D. m,
 FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell, 6:3O a. m 1213 4:45p.m Leave Merden, West Main street roo o.In a m 12:51, 5:15, 6:35 D. m. '~' ' "' Arrive at Dublin street, 1:lO. 1O:11 a. m 1:35 COS 1:3J p. - - ' 0''', Arrives Waterbury. N E. station, 7:55, 1o:a6 a m. *For Meriden and way stations only arriro o+ 1:52 p. '' '0 "' All trains arrive at and leave West Main street Merden. " ~ 'iii s'iee''
 CHAS. NJ. CRAWFORD, Supt.
 Meriden, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

PROF BELL says the average mother speaks about thirty-fve thousand words photograph would have in an average family And what an interesting volley it would give forth when the crank was turned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

If Russell Harrison continues to toady to British royalty it may be necessary to send Murchison after him. This must be a purelyAmerican administration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

PREACHERS seem to be giving Benjamin Harrison more honest advice than poli- ticians these days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

MT Troup has placed the administration in a very uncompromising position Bridgeport Farmer.
 But the administration has placed Troup in very unproitable position. It has put him out. The administration has the best end of the stick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

mDeliyered by carrier to any part of the city or sent by mail at the following rates:
 One Year $500 Three Months. .... S1 25 Six Months. ...... 2.50 One Month. 42c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postof1ce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

OPHoLSTER1NG WOOD FINISHING, Piano Polishing and w general urniture Repairing. Oak Pic ture Frames made to order. Varnishes, oil Finishes and Wood Stains in all colors. All goods called for and delivered.
 GEO. o. BOOTH,
 1e Abbott Avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-24

ToM PLATT has returned from the seal fisheries. But there is no seal on Toms lips.