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The following are the cases tried

The following are the cases triec
this week:
State vs.. II. Kahn, carving con
cealed weapon. Plead guilty, fine
$50 and cost, in default so days il
fail.
State vs. Willis Williams, assault
and battery. Tried, found guilty.
State VS. Chas. Henderson, larceny
Tried found guilty.
State VS.. Paul Johnson, assault and
battery. Mistrial.
State VS.. S. w. Smith. manning
mule. Tried and found guilty.
State VS.. VIM. Manuel, carrying
concealed weapon. Plead guilty.
State VS.. W. II. Doughtie, carving
concealed weapon. Plead guilty, fine
$50 and cost or so days in Jail.
State vs.. Adline Barfeld, murder
Tried and found guilty without capt.
tai punishment.
State vs.. Wash Lyons, Rob tSum-
mers, Arthur Roundtree, Chas. Blake
ly and Frank William, running horse
race Oh public road Tride and found
guilty.
State vs.. Chas. Sellers. murder.
Tried and found guilty as charged.
State VS.. Henry Richardson, OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Toied, not guilty.
State VS.. Tom Dunick, Larceny, one
hog. Tried and found guilty.
State vs.. VIM. Harrison, shooting.
not lying in wait. Tried and found
guilty Of assault with dangerous
State vs. Vim. Green, assault and
battery. Plead guilty.
State VS.. Ben Hill, assault by run
ing horse against a person. Mistried.
State vs.. Ed. Chesin, assault and
battery. Plead putty.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16

In this issue We reproduced synop-
s!s of articles from the Tincs-Demo-
crat and one Of Our editorials, pub
hshed in our issue of August 18th,
1887. We only give synopsis as the
articles are too long to publish in
full, as we have other Immigration
reading 10 be published.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16

is navigable through the winter season,
thus enabling the farmer to market
his cotton by boat or secure better
terms from the railroad. Can it be
denied that we have one of the best
parishes in the State?
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NOTICE.

State OF Louisiana, Parish of Richland,
9th District Court.
Succession of f. H. Leggi,t, Deceased.
whereas, James A. Leggiu has fled in the
once OF the DIST Court, in and for said parish
OF k'chiand his final account in said success.
Sion.
Now, therefore, unless opposition be made
thereto within ten days from the date hereof
The SAID accoun, will be homolo2ated in a u IFS
parts.
JNO. F. LOVELESS.
by Clerk.
Rayville Feb. ls', 1SS9-2s2,3d
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DRIFTS FROM DELHI.

On Friday the Sth, Misses Ami,
Herring, of Floyd, and Katie Drauqh
on, Of Goshen, visited our town, enjoy.
ing the Inequalities of Mrs. w. S
Buchanan and Miss Gordie Fontaine
returning home on Monday the 18th
with Mr.. Rob't J. Herring-leavinp
a void in the hearts of some of our
young men. Come again young Ia
dies and breathe healing balm upon
the wounded hearts, caused by the
random darts from cupid's bow.
The most enjoyable and entertain
ing Of all the meetings of the W. c..
L. [. was that held at the residence
of that estimable lady, Mrs. S. NJ.
Watts, on the night of the Sth. Reel
tation by Miss Kate Thomson. Selec-
ton, read by Mr.. J. NJ. n. Allen.
together with the most delightful
music, &C., &c. If you have a heart
formed for social life and happiness,
you should attend these meetings.
The next will be held at the residence
of Mrs. NJ. D. Murphy, on the 22nd
inst, and we will expect you there.
On Tuesday the 10Th, We we're
pleased to see the pleasant face of
MIR. W. A. Hedrick, Clerk of the
court of West Carroll. He goes to
Rayville on business.
Mistress A. B. Armstrong, of AL
toona, accompanied by her pleasant
and fascinating cousin, Miss Ella
Munholland, of West Monroe, were
in our city on Tuesday, the
guests of Mrs. DR.. Brumby.
We were entertained and instructed
by most excellent sermon at the M.
E. church on Sunday by the Rev. Fl.
Armstrong. In the evening at 8
''clock he repaired to the residence of
lr. Geo. w. Rundell, where he united
n the Holy bonds of wedlock, Mr.
Willie Spiers and Miss Ollie Rundell.
The large planter and accomplished
Capt. A. J. Wyly, of I
Vest Carroll, graced our town on |,
Wednesday With his portly presence.
From the loud and frequent ex- ,
losions, caused by Capt. Davis
we conclude he is blowing
IL the old logs out of Bayou Macon.
Notwithstanding all his loud thundr-
lg, We are told there are qentle
"der chords about his manly heart
lat can be touched by woman's en-
lanting smiles. v
The worshipper of "Terpsichone"
'e happy in the bright anticipations :
pleasure awaiting them on the 10Th d
st. at the Pythian Ball, at Castle !,
all. From the preparations being ia
ade by the knights" it promises "a
be brilliant affair. D,
Miss Hattie Purvis, one Of Delhi's .s
vorites, but now a resident of Ray la
lie, came out on Fridays train last !.
EEK, returning Sunday evening. She IA
IS the guest of those charming 81
ung ladies, the Misses Richardson, Fl
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residing in the suburbs of our city.

residing in the suburbs of our city.
Pearl begs leave to acknowledge
the receipt of complimentary ticket
to the ball to be given by the Knights
Of Pythias of Eureka Lodge No. IA at
Castle Hall on the 18th inst, and
cordially accept the kind invita-
ton.
DR.. J. s. Herring, one of West
CAROLS representative men, passed
through our city on Thursday, the
lith, on his way to New Orleans.
The Doctor is a live business man,
and in the enjoyment of fine health.
PEARL"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16
PAYING PROPERTY.

offer for SALE. my half interest in the
Saloon business Of J. I. Morgan & Co.
This is paying investment for anv one
who desires TO enter the Saloon business.
Rayville, La, Feb. End, 1889.
g. w. MORGAN.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16

Nick" the Alto correspondent Of
the News, attempts to become very
witty at our expense and criticises
the spelling of an article that was
hurriedly put in the BEACON of the
Ind, and in his Dots" he spells
n ere nice "Those who live in
glass houses should not throw stones &"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16

The Ruston Caligraph of the I4th
says the Baptist church there has
been secured for the use OF the Immi-
grafton convention.
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NOTICE..

All persons applying for License for the
year 1889 are hereby notified TO comply with
Sec 20 of Act No l0l OF 1886. S.id Lice
are due and collectible on Jan'y lst, 1853.
Dec ooh. 1888. LEM SCOTT
y Sheriff and Ex. Oilicio Tax Collector.
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saturday, February l6. 1889.

HIGHLAND PARISH DRECrcRY. a..
COURT OF APPDALS, end CIgculr:
\. y. Gunby, Ouachita.
E.C.h,ontg"mery, Madison.
Terms OF C'rCoURr :xRIcrrA>p:
81 N"nlay IL. Janury: Sd Monday in June.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-16

The Caligraph says Uncle Woo"
Richardson brought to the Caligraph
Office some fine specimens of turnips.
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NENIRE LIST.

List OF Jurors drawn by the Jury Com.nis,
sioners OF the Parish Of Richland on he liih
day OF December. A. d., 1883. to serve a, tho
February term of the 9Th Judicial District
Court, in and for the parish of RichIand State
OF LOUISIANA. Said term TO lie held and to
begin on Monday. February i,h, 1859:
NAMES: WARD: NAMES:
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PERSONAL MENTION.

IL Sdpt. w. L ~! was III Ivy VIZ
d Monday, and one of the jury for tn
= second week.
On Saturday we met \ w .Grubl:
II from the Gwin settlement. He
/ teaching school down there.
e Ed. Justice, J. H Brinson AM
:. Med. Collins, from the upper neigh
/, borhood were in town Oh Saurda,
!. last.
Sam'l Phillips, d. S. Travis and r
] Fl. Hawley we're here this week at
tending the court as jurors.
Our friend, A. Heffner, from Oal
;, Ridge, was in Rayville last Monday
We were pleased to see him lookins
80 well. Mr. Hsffuer is one of on
progressive men. II our country
was filled up by men Of his energy
we would soon be on the road to
prosperity.
d. T. Chapman was in Rayville
last Monday.
John H. GULL, one of our most
progressive merchants and planters
of Alto, was in Rayvillo last Mopdas,
WAS juryman for this week.
DR.. !. J. Bush, of Alto, was in Ray
vile last Tuesday.
p. H. Austin was in town on last
Tuesday.
b. F. Newberry, from Alto, was
in town on Tuesday.
j. r. Brown, from Girard, was
over on Tuesday.
A. ]. Wright, Philip Wright, W.
Fl. Doughtie and w. J. Jones were
over from the other side Of Bnuf
river this week.
We noticed Hons T. G. Hudson
and j. s. Boatner, of Monroe, were
in our town this week.
Rev. W. W. Nash was in town on
Wednesday last. Thanks for fine
turkey.
We note in town on Wednesday.
Rev. Mr.. Robinson, DR.. d. r. Sartor
Wiley e. Landers, Geo. W. and A.
7. Wright.
Mrs. Crownrich. mother Of r. E.
Crownrich and Mrs. r. E. Crownricb
came out from Monroe on Wedpes-
day, the guests of J. Tasting Rhymes
ard family.
Ii. n. Spencer, who had been on
the grand Jury, called in and paid
up for the BEACON. Henry is one
Of our successful farmers.
E. A. Boies came up on Monday.
His head has began to frost which
makes him look quito old.
". G. Scott was in Rayville this
week.
A. n. Childress has been in Alto
his week finishing the new church
It that place.
W. A. Hedrick, Clerk of the court
# West Carroll parish, was in Raw
lille this week.
Jas. A. Mhoon and his little
ephew were in Rayville last Tues
lay.
Mrs. Porter has been in town this
'eek in the interest of her husbar D.
rho was indicted by the Singer Co.
'r embezzlsmsnt. We sympathize
'r this excellent lady. She is
aughtsr of the late Alex. Armstrong.
ho was a good man.
Mr.. Southall, one of the late immi-
rants to our parish, was in town on
bursday. MIR. Southall had some
mt hooks for the purpose of moving
lose large logs in that rich place
is improving near where Rev.
:. W. Nash lives.
W. Geo. Myers has been q wit -
e's this week after serving last week
foreman of tho grand jury. To
'e so attentive to home and bus;- -.
'ss, it is very irKsome. 'l n,
Our old time friend, Jno. c. Baird IF Co
kansas, came into Rayville on of
lursday with W. r. Baird. John oe'
oEs rs naturel as he did fifteen
ars aeo.
Ma
Our young friend, F. NJ. Bipiop. p'
10 has situation in Oak RIDGE TIL
Is in our tle town Thursday and Ru
.iday Of this week. G G,'
We had The pleasure of meeting Bo ei
r esteemed friend, Mrs. NJ. +. Coz
hitfield, of New Orleans, in our I irv
wn this week. Ma
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POLICE JURoRs.

President: 4. y. Chil.r..s. Members. l..
a. Wynn 5. Stein, g. ilash,, J. /. E.l.ny-
;ou. X, X. Justice. e. VI. Noble.
C'erk Of 'hcPolce Jury. Jno. s. Sumnerin.
Parish Treasurer W. Smms.
Jno. +. EoseIess, Rr'urniny Officer.
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II DISTRICT CoURT:

CIVIL TERMS CoIMENC!Nc,
ls' Monday in April: 81 Monday in Nov Der
JURY TERMS COMMENCING.
Est Monday IN Fsby: 1t Monday in Sep,
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tIulUeTeu, Win
CYPRESS, RED GUM, HICKORY, ASH.
and every variety of oak, and timbers
too numerous to mention.
Our creeks, rivers, lakes and bovous
abound with fine fish. Our soil is of
that kind, and climate so mild, that
corn planted in February will never
fail to make an average crop. Horses,
cattle and hogs are raised without
feed, except the mast, cane and grass
they get in the woods Almost every
year the hogs are sufficiently fat to
be slaughtered in the woods, after
running upon the mast.
We want immigration; that class of
immigration that will build up a
that will buy and i'm
prove lands, raise everything at
home.
We have railroad running nearly
through the center OF our parish from
sase to west. We also have two other
'oads in contemplation, one to pass
nearly through the center from north
o south and another on the eastern
order Of our parish. The last named
DAD is to build levee across what
J known as Beuf Cut Of. Beuf
iver meanders from northeast to
'uthwest with its general course
trough the center Of lie parish and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
THREE WISE BOYS.
But the One With Modern Ideas Got
the Old Mans Farm.

From the Lincoln Journal
Once upon time an old man called his three
sons to him in the dusk Of the evening and in
faltering voice said to them: "My boys, in q
little while you will have no father. am
standing on the shore OF the river Of death,
and soon must launch my boat upon it. Now,
l have, As you know, fine farm, upon which
one man can strive, but a. there are three Of
you, have been sorely perplexed as to which
should have it, I have therefore decided to
give each Of you 81 that you must spend to-
morrow, and to the one making the wisest pur-
chase shall the farm be given. Come to me
tomorrow evening and tell me how you have
each expended your money. Now, good night,
and heaven bless you ALL"
The following evening the three sons assem-
bled before their father. Reginald" said the
latter to the eldest, what did you purchase with
your S23'
Father" returned the son, II pondered long
that might make wise use Of the money and
at last bought pair of strong shoes"
well done, we'll done The Journey through
thick upon the way. You have shown prudence
and forethought, and love you the better for
1t. And what did you buy. Ausustus?"
81, too, thought long and deeply" responded
the second son, that might not purchase
any thing trivial or foolish. Since the cap that
wear is worn and ragged bought hat with
wide brim, which show you, my father"
The old man regarded him with glance of
pride and affection, and said: you. too, have
done well, Augustus; often in this world the
brow is fevered and the suns rays beat fercely
upon the aching head. and your hat will COM
fort you / rejoice that my sons are SO filed
with wisdom. And you, TheOphilus, what did
you buy?'
My father" answered Thsophilus, II didn't
ponder worth Q cent. As soon as 1 left you
last evening blew in my stuff for five tickets
to the base ball games"
With tears of joy streaming down his fur
rowed face the venerable man embraced Theo-
philus and murmured in a voice hoarse with
emotion: Had 1 farm as large as Texas,
with a windmill on it, it would be yours!"
And then Reginald and Augustus moved
sadly away into the gathering gloom and while
the one tried to keep the fies Of himself with
his hat the other kicked himself severely with
n ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
Hop TO Go Back tn China

Hop "ah. the alleged crazy Chinaman, who
has oeeE stopping at the sixth precinct station
Tor sev=ra! days. Is still there. Hops friends
have not appeared in large numbers. although
many Of his fellow countrymen have called to
s. ham. disagreement between the doctors
q 10 Hops sanity caused a feeling of uneasi-
ness among those who had caused Hops incar-
CeratIJn and they are at loss TO know what
ectiCI 10 take. Hop Is citizen neither OF the
District nor OF the United States, and his eligi-
b-uty For Omission to the insane asylum was
seriously questioned. Sanitary Officer Frank
lad the case IN charge. and in view OF the legal
status o. the case be consulted some Cinnamon
here. who concluded to send Hop back to
China Hop has a cousin in Boston who is 60
ing 10 return home and he has been asked to
taSe Hop with him. Chong Lee Sam Sing and
others agreed to take up collection to defray
Hops expenses across the ocean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
Lively Bucket Shop Experience,

From the Chicago Eerald
1t took the two ambitious young men Just
about two weeks to learn that the people in and
about Youngstown did not care to daily with
the wheat market. Their cash balance, after
they had sold out their few Office belongings,
would not take them anv nearer Chicago than
Cleveland, but they knew they had friends
there. Just as they were closing out the car
pet and blackboard q dentist across the hall
who had pulled tooth for each one Of them
during their stay, heard Of their proposed de-
parture and made haste to present his bill. II
amounted to 81. Not wishing to part with any
precious cash, the inexperienced partner said
to the dentist: Here is a new feather duster
which has never been used Let's trade it for
the teeth" The dentist agreed. He probably
realized that il was his only chance and he took
it and receipted the bill
The two young men were stopping at the
hotel in the town, aud when they had sold out
they had Just enough left in cash to settle their
bill up to supper time and then buy two tickets
to Cisvelsnd-that is, they would have o.. is
left after settling the hotel BILL and the tickets
were Sl.50 each. That left them Is cSnts for
the supper, which they could not settle for il
they remained at the hotel They settled their
bill after dinner. The train did not leave
until p. m. One of the three dollars was a
trade dollar, but luckily the ticket agent did
not notice this. and handed over the two
tickets to CLEVELAND without question. With the
remaining 10 cents they went across the way and
purchased their supper. 1t consisted Of two beers
and one sandwich. Arriving at Cleveland they
registered boldly at the best hotel and then made
kick about their room to make it stronger
Before the porter who showed them upstairs
had fairly departed they pushed the button
and ordered drinks. They were charged to the
room In the morning they had breakfast
after which they were shaved and shiped
These. too, were charged to the room. During
the morning they found good friends and ma
terially improved their financial standing In
day or two they were back in Chicago. Both
young men have made comfortable fortunes
since then, but they delight to refer to the days
when they were hustling in . youngstown
bucket shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
MRS. MACKAY,s JEWELS.
A Costly Collection of Gems that In
cludes q Sapphire Worth $4,000

Chicago Tribune's Philadelphia Letter.
Mrs. Mackay's sojourn in this country, by
the way, will be brief, and she has brought
over few Of the dazzling toilent accessories
that have made her so conspicuous Q figure in
the social functions on the other side of the sea
1t is half pity that she did not bring over half
| a peck or SO Of her jewels and dazzle the lead
| ers of fashion at Newport, where this summer
there is as great show Of gems as there is at
the most fashionable routs in town in winter.
Mrs. Mackay's collection Of jewels is superb,
and some Of her gems are the finest in the
world.
One Of her sapphires. American visitors to
her houses in London and Paris think, surpasses
in beauty any other in the world, II Is abso-
lutely farless, and il all of four tsnths Of an
inch in diameter. She bought it from Russian
prince for $4,000 She owns also the most
splendid emerald known 10 exist, and paid q
fabulous price for it. Among the bagatelles Of
her jewel box are q set Of corals Comprising a
crown, brooch. bracelet and so on, all Of the
most exquisite rose pink in hue.
she has also pair Of diamond solitaires 80
magnIhssnt that they are valued at more than
S4oo,O One Of them was bought for her ct
the sale OF the effects Of the duke Of Brunswick
she commissioned jsweler to purchase mate
LOT IT. The Jsweler spent two years in ssaching
POI nsiore ne found an opportunity Of executing
the commisslon Two years were required also
to complete the collection Of coral gems. The
only other like it or equal to 1t is owned by the
queen Of Portugal
Most Of these exquisite and costly gems will
PROBABLY 60 some day to Mrs. Mackay's daugh-
ter, the Princess Colonna, unless, indeed, her
sons, who are being trained up 70 business in
THIS country, should have the good sense to fol-
low their fathers example and marry American
women, in which case it is to be presumed some
OF these gems would remain in the United
States. Notwithstanding the sarcasm INDUCED
In by some Of the French and most Of the So
called society journals Of London at Mrs.
Mackay's expense, she has been extremely kind
to Americans abroad, and when she reaches
Philadelphia she will receive q cordial greeting
from some members Of the conservative society
OF the Quaker city who have received her
splendid hospitality in Paris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
Little Boys Supplied With Liouor,

This morning in the Police Court there was
en eieven-year-old boy named Joseph Leach
tired Tor throwing stones. The boy admitted
bis guilt and plea was made in his behalf
Judge Mills thereupon imposed the lowest fine,
I'll The facts in the case, as told to STAR re-
porter by Policeman Kendig, who made the ar
rest, were as follows: The arrest was made be-
cause the boy threw stones at another bow.
Leach. the officer said, although by eleven
years old, was intoxicated at the time Four
small boys were made intoxicated, he said, with
whisky that was purchased from place on 7th
street. the purchase being made but a smaller
boy named wheeler. The officer said that
there would be no prosecution against the man
Who sold the liquor to the boy because the
father Of the boy declines to be q party to the
prosecution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
The Death Record.

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today deaths were reported to the health office
- follows: Anna II. Josef, white, 81 years;
Margaret Gallagher, white, 2 years; Maria T.
Tucker. white, As years; Use Pool, white, IL
years; Charles Griessr, white, "a years; Andrew
L. Duvan, white, IL months; Bessie A. Uns-
worth. white, years; Margaret Cunningham,
white. years; George E Livingston, white,
a. years; John J. McCambrage. white, IS years;
MInslow u. Watson, white, " years; Martha A:
Mason. colored, "A years; Maria Smith col
cred, Is years; Mary Noel, colorsd. 20 DAYS:
Jane Il. Moore, eolored, 20 years; Elizabeth
Hathaway, colored, SO years; John Brooks,
colored. IL DAYS; John Stewart, colored. Al
years; Albert Thomas, colored, years. VIM
Hall, cOlOred. months; Harriet Smith, COL
oTed, 20 years; Julia Z. Johnson, colored, l
year; Rufus Brown, colored, IL months; Chas.
H. Johnson, colored, 4s years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
Without a Dark Room.

Prom the View York Nail aud Express
A special meeting of the Society Of amateur
photographers was held in their rooms in west
S6th street last evening. 1t was called for the
purpose Of giving the inventors Of several new
processes in photography an opportunity 10
demonstrats what they could do.
The most remarkable discovery that was
brought out was a method OF developing dry
plates without the aid Of dark room Every
amateur who has manipulated o camera knows
how difheult 1t is to obtain . good dark room
and to work in the dark after he gets one. The
new method IL claimed to do away with all this
trouble.
Mr.. Charles Spiro gave the demonstration.
He took fash-lsht Photograph and by trans
ferring the plate 70 . new plate holder and by
using fuid which he called ''nuktigonia."
This nsutralizes the effects Of the aetimic rays
Of light and the whole process is done in white
hight.
A new lens was exhibited BY DR.. J. L VII
GAuns and several new cameras were shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27

A preliminary meeting has been held At Ions
Branch for the purpose Of forming company
to protect the BLUFF from the snoroachmsnts Of
the sea.
Alderman =. Hockinjos, the 9Th victim of
last Thursdays wreck on the K. O. road, has
but hopes Of recovery are entertained.
The ore shipmsnts during the last week from
wisconsin were $4,000 tons.
A number Of eastern capitalists have com.
bined to control the Aonongahsla river coal
business
A family named Moth. including father
mother and three sons, have been arrested In
Aurora, NY, for countsrfsitine.
A committee on the worlds fair q New Yorl
dscided not 70 oonsidsr Central park = . possi.
BILE site for the buildinss until other svailabls
localities have been passsd upon.