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Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
The Governor as q Lawyer.

After the article on the subject OF
assessments was written We found
this special from Baton Rouge in the
Times Democrat. In the article IN
question We failed to speak positively
as to the legality of the Instructions
like our worthy governor, we had
failed to read the acts Of 1883.
The governors circular to tax as
SCISSORS, the substance of which was
published in yesterdays special to the
Times Democrat, has created con-
siderable comment in informed cir
cles, as the order contained in the
circular is claimed to be in conflict
with sections II and 81 of act No. 50
of 1888.
Section 81 authorizes each assessor
to appoint az many deputies as he
NAV require, who shall take the con-
stitutional oath of office, and he may
perform all the functions of the office
of tax assessor through said deputies,
etc.
Section II provides that each tax
assessor, either in person or by a duly
qualified deputy, is hereby authorized
to administer the oath Of affirmation
attached to said list in the manner
required by law for administering
oaths etc Many express surprise that
the governor under whose alministra-
ton this law was made should have
forgotten that such a law was ever
passed.-Shreveport Times.
The Governor made the same mis-
take in regard to Notaries. Gov
ernors should not be expected to know
everything. They are mortals, and
liable to errow
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
"AnarchiSm."

Gov. Nichols has at last made his
appointments of assessors for almost
all the parishes. Among the publish
ed list we fail to recognize the name
Of one McEnery man. An excellent
way to harmonic the party.-West
Baton Rouge Sugar Planter.
There is no probability of any Nc
Emery man getting a position under
Gov. Nichols. In fact, we believe
ring government" is worse than it
ever was.-St. Mary Review.
We agree with you, brother Jolly,
but sorry to have you say Nichols
has appointed only friends. In this
parish lie has ignored his friends all
along the line, and, politically, he
will never receive the support of Cat
ahoula again. Parties who came
within an ace of sacrificing their lives
for him during the lest campaign
have been set aside. Yes, it is worse
than ring rule e"-alm,s ,st bordering
upon anarchism.-Trinity Herald.
Ministers of grace and angels de-
fend us!-Bulletiu.
The above needs no comment from
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
HERE AND THERE.
DELHI, LA. |

DELHI, LA.
Weather mild but unsettled I,
Clouds, sunshine, frost and rain. NJ
monotony in the weather.
The BEACON is b coming moro ard
more popular. perhaps on account oi
the Drifts" Who is "Pearl?" Som.
say it is pretty girl.
More fire. The residence of Mrs
John Hedrick, at Flo, d, was con.
sumed by fire OH Tuesday night las
Cause, accidental. No insurance.
Some changes at Midway since
Mrs Draughon's death. Miss Kate
Jones, from Floyd, is living with
Miss Kate Draughon, and Robert
Herring, We are told, is in the store
instead of his brother.
The road between DELHI and
Winnsboro has recently been orna-
nented by an elegant iron bridge.
DR.. Lockhart. from Arkansas, has
located in Crowville. and the next
or the Vile is going to have a new
Baptist church.
MIR. VIM. Buchanan, Of Delhi, We
ars told, is having a new business
house put up at Dallas station. He
seems to be on a boom. We are
glad to see it, for BILLY Buck" is O
clever fellow.
Capt. Polk is at Delhi waiting for
the railroad to como. We say let
her come.
"ADIOS,"
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

In the account of the death of j. II
Jackson, the Ouachita Telegraph gives
some historical sketch which if our
memory is not at fault, is not in every
way correct. That portion in relation
to the death of DR.. Simmons we refer to.
We lived in the city of Monroe at the
lime DIR. Simmons was killed and our
version of the matter is this: The
people of Monroe and Trenton built a
steam ferry boat. The boat left the
landing near the northwest corner of
the Court house square on a trial trip
to Trenton, inviting everybody who
felt so inclined to go. The writer
drew on his coat and walkod down
with view of going but from some
unaccountable reason( or presentiment)
concluded not to Co. 1t was not long
before the news reached Monroe that
the new ferry boat while tied up at
Trenton had been blown up; its boiler
bursting, killing DR.. Simmons, wound
ing r. j. Caldwell and throwing Hon.
F. P. Stubs into the river. That the
engineer had gone up in Trenton and
was freely imbibing-forgetting that
the water was running down in the
boiler. Hon. F. P. Stubs will recol-
lect the occurrence.
This happened about % years ago,
if our memory is correct.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Some take the position that it is
not the association that corrupts
good morals" but that it is an mate
disposition. To some extent this il
true. Those who naturally have no
inclination to obstain from doing evil
will go wrong anyway, but those who
actually have good morals" would
never forsake such course were it not
for the "evil communications. Just
as sure as the Bible is true, so sure
does "evil communication corrupt
good morals" We have examples
every day. Remove the cause and
the disease is half cured.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
DRIFTS FROM DELHI.

We were happy to welcome to our
town on Thursday last, Mrs, Maggie
Johnston, Of Monroe. and part OF
her interesting little family, she has
been spending the week with her
mother, Mrs. p. C. Hunter. Mrs.
Johnston has many warm friends In
this, her cid home, who are always
giad to welcome her back again.
Her happy suushiny nature always
imparts cheerfuluess to her many
friends and hearts at home.
We were glad to meet in our town
ON Friday, our jovial friend, MIR. W.
j. Gray, of Floyd.
Dir. r. J. Herring, OF Goshen, La.
WAS in town Oh SATURDAY. We sus-
picion there must De some attraction
here for Robert, as we frequently
see his smiling face in our midst.
On Saturday last We were pleased
to see in our little city, DIR. I. N.
Pully, of Floyd 1t is not often that
we have the pleasure of sharing one
of his gracious smiles, but think if
some Of us had our way we would
"puli' him to our town right often.
Mr.. John Johnston, of Monroe,
made a flying visit to Delhi on Sun
day morning, returning on the even
ing train. We were glad to sec him
locking 80 we'll.
Mr.. Will Sims returned on Satur.
day, after an absence of several weeks
in Texas, where he has been visiting
his brother. Will is quite favorite
and we are happy to have him with
us again.
We were pleased to meet, on Mon
day, Hon. Ed. F. Newman and Mr..
r. ]. Landers. of Floyd.
Mr.. r. H. Dollerhide left on Mon
day for Birmingham, Ala. His de-
parture was quite surprise to some
Of ne. We cannot imagine what
lured him hence, unless he was sud-
denly seized with the Birmingham
fever and went over to invest in some
desirable bull ding lots of that wealthy
and progressive city.
Miss Kincaid was out sketching
again on Friday evening last, the
subject selected this time being the
Academy and grounds. The bright
happy faces OF the school children
arranged in pretty group on the
porch, being one of the attractive
feature Of the picture.
We hear that our estimable friend,
DR.. Evans, is very desirous of form
ing Pearls acquaintance. simply to
"cut" it, if that really be his motive,
We will endeavor to keep shy of him.
Perhaps if he would dye his gray
horse aome other color so that it
could not be SO conspicously seen,
we would not take such particular
notice of him.
Mr.. Monroe Fleming has been
spending few days in town. Mon
roe is a clever boy, and We are al
ways glad to see him.
PEARL"
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

LIVE FrsH.-On Thursday morning
the artesian we'll spouted up two live
fish and a snake. The snake is red
and black in color. The employees
Of the Well Co. put the curiositiei in
bottle Of water-Alexaadria Town
Talk.
This we'll is now over 635 feet deep.
Some seem to doubt the old story of
fish raining down, but this beats. that
and vet We do not doubt the truth of
the statement. The most remarkable
thing about it is the color. Where
did the snake get its color in absence
of light.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
Wednesday, February 18th, 1889,
CONSTABLE SALE,

J. A. Hemler, vs. George Coleman.
: State Of Louisiana. Parish of Richland,
5th Justice Court
BY virtue OF a writ Of ri Fa Issued from the
Honorable 5Ih Justice Court in end Tor the
Parish OF Richland and to me directed, ]
will on
Saturday, January 26tb, 1889,
within the hours prescribed by law A. the
office Of the Justice Of the Peace Of the 5th
ward offer for sale at public auction the fol-
lowing property toswa: One Black Pony
Nsre, one grsy colt, 20 barrels of coru more
or less. one old ox>wsgon.
Seized as the property of George Coleman
under said writ and will be sold to satisfy said
dett and costs.
Terms Of sale-Cash with benefit of ap-
praisement.
January 18th, 1889.
st. AMERY,
Jl2'3'3irfGd Special Constable.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
TIE S.7MO4N AFFAIR.

Under the head of Samoan Affair
the daily papers have been filled for
several days. 1t appears that dis
patches from Dec. 18th to the present
date have been passing between the
American Consul and the authorities
of the United States. On 18th OF
Dec the L. S. Consul sent protest
to the German Consul that the Ger
man soldiers had fired upon the
American flag. A series of letters
numbering from A to F were received
detailing the circumstances, none Of
which seem to convey the real cause
We copy below letter E:
On Dec. 18th Consul General Knape
aent letter to Mataafa telling him
the German ships would shell his vii
lage unless he came on board before
IN. and cause his people to give up
Ill their guns. Mataafa did not re-
ply to this letter, but sent back word
after the battle that he was sorry
70 kill the Germans, but that the Sa-
means intended to fight for their
liberty, and would fight with who
ever attacked them.
On the afternoon Of Dec. Goth the
three consuls met to arrive at some
settlement of the trouble. Mataafa 8
presence was desired by the United
States and British consuls, but the
German consul refused to meet him,
and the meeting had no result.
On the following day the German
consul ordered proclamation order
ing the Samoans to bring their fire.
arms on board the Olga during the
day, and if this was not done the ship
would lombard the village Of Mataafa-
gatele.
Consul Blackjack at once returned
protest, and at the same time in
formed him that Z. Hamilton,
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN,
and formerly the United States vice
consul in Apia, owned three houses
in Mataafagetele. over which the
American flag had been placed, and
adding that if this property was dam
aged the German government would
be held responsible. The German
consul made no reply.
About 7 o'clock Dec. q the Olga
went to Mataafagatele, and at 9 o clock
began throwing shells, the Samoans
not having come on board with their
arms. After firing twenty-five shells
the vessels sent three boat loads ashore
and destroyed the village by fire.
Hamilton went to the DESTROYED
villages in the afternoon and found
his three houses in ruins. A large
American flag formerly used for con-
sular purposes, which had been placed
on one of the houses, had been burned
by the German men-of-war and then
torn down. Fragments of the flag
were taken to Apia and delivered to
Consul Blackjack, who has forwarded
it to Secretary Bayard.
The German consul afterward wrote
to Consul Blackjack, declaring that
he had been informed that the Ameri-
cans had led the Mataafa force on the
night of the 18th and fired the first
shot. Consul Blackjack replied that
he had Investigated the rumor and
found it to be untrue.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Governor Nichols has appointed
John McGrath, one Of the most zeal.
Gus members of the Louisiana Pres,
Association, of Baton Rouge. Bripa.
dier General OF militia Of Louisians
for that division. He had held tha,
position before. Good appointment,
Capt. McGrath is worthy of any pc.
sition. He it was that introduced
the resolution in the Press Association
memorialising our General Assembly
to provide for our old Confederate
veterans, and we never heard . more
t,uching appeal to body Of men to
adopt. which was adopted by accli-
nation. Not decenting voice, al
though We had several Republican
membsrs. Tie question came up in
the General Assembly but we believe
i hilsd. They should b provided
br.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Several years ago Chamberlain & Co., of
Des Molnes, Iowa, uommenced the manu-.
fsc'nre of congh rene iy, believing il 10 10
the most p'o'nP' and reliable preparation ye,
produced Tor coughs, colds aud Group, thar
the public appreciate true merit, and ia time
it was certain 10 become popular. Their
most sanguine hopes have been more than
realized. Over three hundred thousand bot.
ties Of Chamber aims Cough Remedy are no w
cold each year. aad il is recognized as the
best made" wherever it is known. |, will
cure severe cold in less time than any o,be,
treatment, For sale BY DR.. Beszl.y. d9o.lm
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Dick Monk, one of the engineers on
the ", s. g. P. Railroad, ran over
and killed man and also wounded
another at the same place, % miles
this side Of Dubberly station. The
Bulletin says Mr.. Monk has twice
seen a bright light just ahead of his
engine at that point. but does not
believe in ghosts.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Shall We fence stock in or out is a
growing question among the farmers
of North Louisiana.-Journal.
This depends upon the quantity of
land in cultivating. If one-third of
the land is in cultivation in the par
ish, then the stock law would work
well. fnot, the expense of keeping
up stock would not justify no fence
law. However, if people insist on
using dogs and guns for fences it
would be better to have no fence
law.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

The Ashly County Eagle is new
paper started at Hamburg, Ark, by
s. B. and ]. A. Baird. They are we'll
known TO our readers. s. B. Baird
is bold and fearless writer, and by
the way, an excellent aragraph
writer, while j. A. Baird is one of the
most industrious printers we ever
knew. and this is saying great deal
as we have known many. They have
our best wishes for success. We
gladly exchange.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Mr.. A. Heffner is strongly urged
as the successor to the late Col. Huff.
man, as member Of the Tensas Basin
Levee Board. Mr.. Heffner was a
member before Col. Huffman was ap-
pointed. and the board had no better
nor prompt member He attended
more meetings and took more interest
than any other member.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

THE PUBLIC has long since be.
come convinced of the SUPERIOR.
ITY of QUALITY and are now
busy and actively taking advantage
of the LOWPRICES of our Goods;
Witness our past months unprece-
dented Sales. We propose to in
crease themby FURTHER. RE
DUCTION in PRICES. COME
and SEE. :.
c. TITCHE.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Maj. Bright has telegraphed from
st. Louis to various parties at Mon
roe that he had contracted with
Messrs. Reynolds & Co. for fifty miles
of road, and that the work would
commence at once on the Houston,
Central Arkansas and Northern Rail-
road. This is the road from Monroe
to Bastrop.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

All of our exchanges are reminding
the boys that leap year has passed.
From the number of marriages an
nounced in 1888 one would suppose
the girls We're much more successful
than the boys in working up a CO.
partnership,
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
c. TITCHE.

We have 81 credited to J. F. Burns,
but do not know his post Office. james
Burns, Winnsboro, may be the same
man. Will some one please inform
us?-Baptist Chronicle.
Brother Boone, did you not know
that editors are expected to know
everything by intuition?
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession Of S. J. Oliver, deceased.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Ricbland.

Succession Of S. J. Oliver, deceased.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of RichIand.
BY virtue Of al order Of sale issued from
the Honorable 27lh District Court directed ~
me as Administrator TO advertise and sell .uffi
cient property Of said succession to pay debt.
and taxes, in accordance with sid order.
will, on
Wednesday, February 18th. 1889, p,
within the legal hours of sale, offer ,t .,h-
east door Of tn. Court house in the town OF
Rayvile, La. at not les. than the s,praised
value, the following properly, situated in the
Parish of RiohIapd, La to-wit: =
F. ! ofN Election 10 Tl7 NR7 east,
Lot square E lone; addi,isn; Lots 3, 4 and
$ Sqr S. a'.o lots 8 and II Sqr 10 of the town
OF Rayville. La. subject 20 q lease on lots s
and II for years and lots 3 and w / Of 10
for the wear 1889.
Terms Of Sale--ts'h on the .po,
VIZ. T. OLIVER,
Administrator.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

An exchange etates that "Mrs
Coleman Gf California, is ENJOYING
Washington life on the income from
SO, 100000" There is nothing very
in that. ANY one, even a
man, could enjoy life on
such an income. -Ashiston HIT
Blast.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Some people in this world seem to
be born under the lucky star. Every
thing they engage in seems to prosper.
while others drag out life of mental
and physical toll; live and die in a
struggle for preferment. Such is
life.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

All along through life we meet
with vexations and disapointments
Often those We expect the most from
we receive the least, while those we
expect nothing from gladly disap-
noint US by rendering that which we
dill not expect.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
POLICE JURORS.

The Copeley property in Monroe,
north of the Baptist church. has been
selected as the site for the United
States Court building. An excellent
location.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

The West Carroll Messenger has
changed hands. P. NJ. Gaddis, the
pre- ;ent efficient Sheriff Of that parish
j. litor, and Mr.. Buatt retained as
associated editor. We regret to lose
our friend Gray, but Judging from the
tone of the Messenger it will be still
in the field.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
Saturday, January %, 1889

RICELAND PARISH DIRECTORY.
COURT OF ApPDALS, end CIgcuIT:
y. \. Gunby, Ouachita.
E.C.Mon,gomery, Madison.
TERMS OF C'rCouRrINRIcuI.ANp:
81 Monday in Janury: 81 Monday in June.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Monroe.
D. r. Mcintosh returned from New
Orleans last Monday.
. John Fl. Quill was in RayvilIs on
last Monday.
Capt. Murphy was in Rayville OF
Monday.
w. G. Scott and his excellent lady
came into town Monday, visiting the
f,mily of Mr.. Thos. Jones.
Miss Lizzie Moore came in on the
train Sunday.
WILDER Lyles was in Rayville last
Saturday.
After an absence of several months
our little Eunice returned to Noun,
Lebanon University on Sunday.
Walter Cummings came from Tex
with another drove of horses on las,
Monday night.
Mr.. Baskin came over from Frank
lin parish last Monday to meet Dir
Cummings.
j. l.. Neely, the wide-awake agent
of the Singer Sewing Machine Co.
was in Rayville Tuesday.
j. W. Simms came in from Mon.
roe last Saturday.
j. NJ. Sharp, ofOak Ridge, accom-.
panied by bis little son, came in Ray.
vile last Saturday.
w. d. Wilmington was in town OF
Saturday. He has been doing some
bridge work.
Geo. W. Wright was in town last
Saturday, and did not forget to pa,
for the BEACON.
Rob't Roberts, from the lower enc
of Richland parish, was in Rayvil..
last Saturday.
Mr.. Scott, collecting agent of th,
Singer Sewing Machine Company
has been in our town for some days
Ed Ny rick was in Rayville on Ias
Wednesday.
On Saturday morning We had the
pleasure Of call from j. L. Nicely
of the LIST ward.
Our young friend, Henry Endom
of Monroe, came out Oh Thursday
last, the guest of r. E. Crownrich.
Willie Traylor was in town on las,
Monday.
Miss Willie Chapman and Mrs. H.
f. Pitts, from RustoD, were in Ray-
vile last Monday. Mrs. Pitts re-
turned on the evening train, while
Miss Willie went down in the Alto
neighborhood.
T. E. McLeroy and NJ. F. Williams
were in Rayville on Tuesday.
Mr.. Chas. Wathen, of Delhi, was
in town Thursday.
Young Mr.. McClellen, Of Oak
Ridge, called on us Thursday.
Miss Maud Wright was in town
the last Of the week.
Our young friend, ". A. Miller,
was in town on Tuesday evening.
He informed us that the preliminary
surveying party Of the Fort Scott
Railroad had crossed Big Greek, but
had returned towards Winnsboro to
run another line. Instead of striking
Hopkins ford they struck McMurtry
ford.
Capt. L. N. Polk has been out
locating some lines for Mr.. L. E.
Tisdale. The Captain looks well.
He is an efficient engineer. He
called our attention to statement in
the last BEACON. We were led To
believe from our informants that the
Ft. Scott Railroad surveying party
were clearing the right-of-way at the
same time. He says that that is
never done by the first party, though
they NAV cut down large trees direct
ly Oh the line.
e. H. Williams was in RayviIle last
Saturday. He says several farmers
are short of hands. Whenever our
planting friends learn to make up
their minds that they will not be
dictated to by a worthless class of
colored lsborers they will profit
thereby. We 90 not mean to deny
any one work, but to give work to
those who will work. Ifit PAYS bet.
ter to employ white labor do 80, if
1t pays better to employ colored labor
do en- hut don't reiock x~,,;to lobo.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
~ DISTRICT COURT:

DISTRICT (OURT:
CIVIL TERMS COMMENCING.
lH Monday in April: 81 Monday in Auy 'ber
Jury TERMS COMMENCING,
ls, MouIay IN feb'y: l., Monday in Sep,
POLICE JURORS.
PIe.drnt: 4. n. Childr.ss. Members: X
a. Wynn. S. Stein. J B. Hardy, J. T. E;iug-
rvL. K. K. Justice. {. VI. Noble.
Clerk of rhePoIice Jury. Jao $. Sumnerin.
Parish TREASURER W. Suams.
Jno. F. Loveiess, Returning Officer.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26
VENIRE LIST.
ro,,rc.-. th,s With vour purchase,

List OF Jurors drawn by the Jury Corn.ni.-
sioners Of the Parish Of Rchand on he l4th
lay of December. A. D., 1883. TO serve at the
February term Of the 9th Judicial Disirlc,
Court, in and for the parish Of RichIand State
oi louisiana. Said term 10 re held and te
begin Oh Monday. February 9TH. 1859:
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

Subscribe for the BEACON.
Richland beacon., 1889-01-26

hereby certify the above names were
drawn BY ihr Jury Commissioners 10 serve
ior the respective weeks for which they " ere
drawn, the l4th day Of Dece mber. 1898.
G. B BRUMBY,
Clerk 9th Distric, Court, Parish Of Ricbland.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-08-10
Co, per Statistics.

NJ. q Kirchotf, Jr., has submltteu
10 the United States Geological Surs'l
the following preliminary statement y
The production and consumption :"
copper in the United States " 1000
From returns obtained from the
majority OF producers and checked anu
supplemented by full reports rom
nearly all the reiners in the country,
the following preliminary estimate =,
the production OF copper IN the No.
States is compiled Lake s!pcrt ~
SO. 4O4, 99S pounds; Arizona oi''9''og'
mounds: Montana, 1897, 96S POUNDS
New Mexico, ,63l, 27l pounds a4'
fornta, /, 40, O2l pounds; Colorado -.
22l, 100 pounds; Utah Z'l"',0 a..
pounds; Wyoming, 2S2 ,S'9 poah NLH
Nevada. 10000 pounds; Idaho, QUIZ
rounds: Maine, New Hampshire ana
Vermont. 27l.-32 pounds; southern
states, S,20l pounds; lead desllEeSil-
ers, etc. 2,6lS,u74 pounds; totat 40
nestle copper, 225, 1870 pounds
from imported pyrites ana ores ~,
5000, l56 pounds. Total, 29o't'o'''l
pounds. .,,i,,
The production is now proceeding
at a grealer rate, and very consider
able increase is expected should price,
continue at or near the present ieEe'
Of about sixteen and one-halt cents ioi
lake copper, unless the French synd!,
cate, and the mines whose produci j
has contracted for agree upon some re-
duetion Of output 1t is reported tha'
ON Jan. i, 1889, the stock in the hand
of the syndicate in this country wa
| 81. 900, 900 pounds. This includes lih'
copper in matter and ore in tran'l
and at the works. with the exception
of some anaconda material. ot IN
total amount of copper produced II
the United States in 1883, about los,
600, 900 pounds was refined in thi
| country.