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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-31
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WITH ALMOST MAGICAL SPEED.
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are perfectly formed and shaped by the
machine itself, requiring no cutting and max
mig up. A good operator will knit mans
sock. with heel and toe complete, in r. ON fire
to ten minutes and from twenty to forty pairs
of socks in dat
Every family especially every farmer fam
ily-should have a BICKFORD KNITTER..
will be found equally as seful as the SEWN
Machine, and even more profitable.
Every Machine WARRANTED perfect, an
to do just ,ohat is represented.
The Bickford Machine is the ONLY LEGIrl-
NATE cylindrical Knitting Machine in exis-
tence. All others, not licensed by us, are cleal
and we shall hold all parties who manufacture.
sell. buy or use such infringing machines K
q strict legal accountability.
An instruction Book, containing comple6
and minute directions to the operator, accom-
panies each machine.
No.l Family Machine cyinds5' ne, needles e.
A sample machine will be sent to any part o
| the United States or Canada, express charge
| prepaid. on receipt of the price.
AGENTS wanted in every State, County, Cit,
| and Town, to whom very liberal discount
will be made. For further PARTICULARS, address
| BIcKPoRD KNITTING MACHINE MIRO. Co.
| Sole Manufacturers, BRArTLERoRo, VI
or r. Z. DAVIES, Manager,
9cWest Third Street. ST. Paul, Mini
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-31
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul R. R

Passenger Depot, foot of Jackson street.
Ticket and Freight Office, southwest corner 70
Third and Jackson streets. ]. A. Chandler,
Agent St. Paul
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-31

THE DEBT CAN BE PAID WITHOUT
FEELING THE BURDEN.
By adopting the proposed amend
ment to the constitution on the 18th
of next month, we place the 5o0.ooo
acres of land beyond the reach OF any
future legislative scrambhngs for
spoils in that direction, and make
them good basis for the settlement
of this old bond debt, and In such
manner that we shall scarcely feel the
burden. By the method proposed
about two years interest on the whole
debt. assuming that they should all,be
settled on the basis proposed by Mr.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Personal.

Col. John :. Young i attending Court in
faImrrylllc this wees.
Oar siuctum has been houorrd by yi>it
from tie Hon. j. J. Duke and James Me-
Clcndon, Esq, of Lisbon. Both gentlemen
were in Attendance upon the District Con
ference.
Our amIahlr and talented Young friend.
J. +. Taylor, of Miudcn, visited our town
again last week He renders his name
lllusirionS hy subscribing for the GUARDIAN
and paying the cash for it. Mr.. Taylor
Will attend the Immigration Convention
at Shreveport
We had the pleasure II an introduction
To Capt. John Bricc. of Bi-nvlle parish
lat week. Capt. Brire was in Homer in
Attendance upon the District meeting We
trust that Bcnvlllr parish will find it ex-
prdlrnt to send Capt. Rrice To the L-gis-
laturc to fill the vacancy from that parish
~ "A legislator i'll past years he did we'll
and would now do great honor to his people
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Homer Lawyers Abroad.

In a late article on "Nisiting At.
torneys," the editor of the Rural
Times swings around the circle of
compliment with graceful ease and
suave impartiality that would en-.
dear him to the female heart under
any and all circumstances. Read
what the Times says of our Homer
lawyers:
Hon. j. &. EGAN, of Homer, La,
is on hand with ability and skill
admired 10y all lawyers of his ac
quaintance and dreaded 10y his adj
versaries. The State now has his
efficient services as Assistant At.
torncy General, and North Louis.
lana will soon be deprived of one
of her brightest legal ornaments,
as the Judge is contemplating ear.
~ removal to New Orleans. Wher.
ever he goes he has our heartiest
wishes for his success, and wherever
heappeareth there standeth Il la,cyer.
GEN. IoUNG, the funniest man in
North Louisiana, and yet the most
serious thinker, gives his honorable
presence. A lawyer and a legisla.
tor, a social friend and an accom-
plised politician, equal to his foeman
wherever met. II we all knew he
would be the next Governor Of
Louisiana, it would be but an assur
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
A Compliment.

We are under obligations to DR.. J. L.
Kidd for the highest compliment paid H.
since We began the GVAEpiNN. In letter
tn Mr.. Harrison he SAYS: Il am pleased
with Your new enterprise. send me the
GUARDIAN, and | will instruct my agent.
A. Charter Harper, to pay for 1t. If you
aud DrYton can't get up good paper
nob"ly In Claiborne need Ia try" The
publisher and editor of this paper have
known Dr. Kidd fer lo! these many years;
and 50 well have We known him that we
feel sure that he Is IN earnest, even If his
praise hc II little cNtravagant. The rdito.
rial half of this journal was wee bit of "A
chap when he first made Dr. kidd's ac-
faaiHtaHcc. We now draw down fhc scale.
at 70 pounds ayolrdupois. We are big
enough 10 make u Fighting editor, at least:
but We hope by other means to deserve our
old friends Kind words. Write ~ letter,
Doctor. Your numerous old friend. IN Clai-
borne would he glad To hear from yun in
your Texas home.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
lanes W. YOUNG.

The subject Of this notice was born on
the 10Th day of October, iote, aud died on
the BIRD of sept, 1877.
Death carries with it the most impressive
lessons when it takes from MS the intimate
associate Of our lvcs-thr individual that
we knew from childhoods happiest hours
through the realities and stern require
m-nts of manhood. When the writer Of
this notice stood by the open grave to
which was about to be consigned the NOR
tai remain. Of James Wolfe Young, flood
Of tender recollections swept over his mem
DRY, sweeping kindly away all feelings, all
"reminiscences save those which revealed
in its best and noblest appearance the dead
friend.
Twenty-three years ago we were children
together. and from that day until the honr
of his death-at school as boys, rs men read
ing law together, before the Supreme Court
at the same term in examination for license,
afterwards in friendly, honorable rivalry
in the courts-Our associations were most
intimate; and now that he is dead, il is
pleasant tn remember that he never per-
mittcd the sun to 90 down upon his wrath.
His was emincnily kind and generous
naturc-always prompt i'll acknowledge
mcnt Of wrong, he was quick to forgive.
His disposition was 81 frank, his manners
80 free, hiS presence so cheering aud attrac-
ti,c, that it really seemed that the golden
portals of youth had not been closed upon
him when lie became "A man. This spark
ling youthful spirit hr carried into his pro-
fr,. ional life, and thus cxrmplihrd lay a
happy combination of hoyish humorous
| freedom and logical discourse, that the law
may be- made attractive a. well A. useful.
! II il idle and useless To dwell upon III,
/ bright prospects once assured him 10y rca
/ son of his talents and careful legal training
1t is never pleasant to think of the might
have been" Jim is drld-lct his friend.
do homage To his memory by remembering
/ the noble, great traits at his character, and
/ cherish with fond recollection the many
, kiuduc>~cs which he 81 lavi>hly hc>,owr,
upon those he loved.
/ We mnglc the grief OF friendship Will
the tears of the father, uf the wife and lit
tie child. we'll assured that they under
stand that our lifelong association with III,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
District Conference.

The District meeting at this place seems
to have been largely attended. We have
met quite number of gentlemen from
nrighboring parishes who wcrr delegates.
II was determined on Sunday last To pro-
tract the meeting, the regular business of
the Conference having been concluded on
saturday. The services have been con.
timing mp to date under the supervision
of Rev. J. A. Parker, assisted by other .mL.
nent and capable ministers
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Two Children Burned to Death.

Two children were burned. in building
lately destroyed hy fire, on the line of Clai-
borne aud Lincoln parishes. Mr.. Hughes,
the father of the family, went with his wife
to the woods hunting musca,iines, leaving
their two childrrn,,a little girl aged FIVE
years and boy Younger, locked up in their
cabin. The father represents that all fire
WAS cNtingu>hcd before he left; but the
house WAS burned, and the remains were
discovered badly charrrd but easily iden-
titled. We are Informed that the neighbors
aro not satisfied that MIR Hughes was en-
tirrly hlameless. We learn from our in
fornant that much Indignation is expressed
at the Indifference manifested by the father.
II may be necessary to institute an invcs-
tigatian.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Immigration Convention.

Quite number Of the solid men Of the
parish participated the Immigration
meeting on Saturday last. The proceed
inys published in another column show
that we of Claiborne accept in serious earn
est the suggestions Of our Shreveport
friends All the delegation will attend the
Convention, and will lend all possible aid
to omr friends from other parishes in put
ting into active operation such measures
~ will secure an iutlux Of good men To
North Louisiana. The time has passed for
Offering arguments to prove the import
ancr OF securing immigration. The neccs-
sity is self-eyidrnt. We now look to the
Shreveport meeting to furnish the plan.
The people will cooperate. This being our
last issue before the meeting of the Con
vrntion, we say now that we do trust that
the deliberations in Shreveport will he
charactrrized 10y hearty unanimity and
good feeling; that all outside ISSUES may be
lnft out; that unnecessary talk br avoided,
and an abundance of labor be- done. We
hope that on the return of the editor of the
GUARDIAN from Shreveport, lar will hr the
bearer of glad tidings to the people Of Cla-
horne
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Col. W. +. Edgarton, special mail agent
of the Post office department, visited Ho-
mcr last week, accompanied by j. ID. En-
merson, Esq, Of Mindcn, the contractor Of
the Shreveport and Monroe mail line. Col.
Edgarton called on the Editor of the GUAR
DIAN, and put him through "A rigid cross
examination ancnt "A certain memorial pre-
pared 10y the editor aforesaid. suggesting
Important changes IN mail routes in North
Louisiana. We forgot to enquire Of Col.
Edgarton if ne hal not at some time been
IA lawyer. lie certainly intcrrogates we'll
Ia be out of the profession. However, Col.
Edgarton il a gentleman of refined man.
ncrs and courteous address. He is a CON
scirntious official, and will not recommend
any changes unless they be TO the interest
of the people and the advantage of the de-
pnrtmcnt. Judge Emmerson has visited
Homer before, and is cordially esteemed by
those of our citizens who are familiar with
his intelligent face.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Changes in mail routes and the increase
OF facilities arr receiving mach attention
from various quarters. Many petitions are
in circulation, some Of them contradictory.
with a tendency to exalt certain commu-
mites at the expense of oth~ss. Such ~
these will, We suppose. receive no special
notice from the Department Only such
changes IS will accomplish the greatest
good for the greatest number and be at
tended with least expense To the govern
mcnt, will be- made. This, We suppose. is
about the policy that Will control the pro
per authorities. OF course no necessary
expense will bc spared TO furnish facilities
where they are needed, but no useless or
expensive routes viii be established. We
think II certain that many important and
advantageous changes will soon he made.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We are beginning to be little curious
upon very important question: Will the
Homer manage Ia divide the trade without
advertising' We don't expect an answer
of hand. We are prepared to await the
result, which, unless times have greatly
changed, will I've manifested without an
important factor in the solution, to wit:
tho advertising.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

ance of just reward falling to man.
lest merit.
Cor. JOHN 8. YOUNG, another of
of Claiborue's polished lawyers,
prepossessing and accomplished.
He deals with the successful side
of eases, has the confidence OF the
Court and Juries, the highest regard
of the litigants, aud is evidently Il
rising man in North Louisiana.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The editor of the GrAnpI,S will vi.i,
Seseveport next week rs a delegate to the
tumigration Convention. Should he have
<sshe time while there he will give the mer.
chants Of that city an opportunity to re-
turn some good to Claiborne for the large
trade they have had from that parish. We
have . great liking for that city in this
country, and no lessening Of regard would
feaisw any large patronage Shreveport
business men might give the GUARDIAN
There are special reasons to he given why
both Shreveport aud her merchants will be
bseedtted outside Of the line Of usual adj
vsstsgss By filing our columns with their
ssscascensots. These reasons we are
prcPNse 10 furnish on application,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The card Of CTz 4 SMITH appears in this
days issue of the Guardian. Ne firm in
Shreveport has better reputation than
this one. Our planters every year are in.
Vesting more largely in Agricultural In
PiementS, and we can assure them that
their interests will be more advanced by
purchase from this Shreveport firm than
by orders TO the West. We invite special
attention to the claims of Messrs Ity aud
smith, and feel sure that those Of our read.
ers who patronile them will find No cause
20 complain
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Among the many beautiful poctical pro
auctions which rminated from the pen of
more exquisite than the few verses To NARY
These verses were set to music by Prof A
A. Wheeler. and printed hy Blackmar, of
New Orleans, in l-69. We sr- under obli-
cations to Prof Wheeler for the music
which We think beautiful, and quite appro-
PIRATE to the words
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

All the cotton is about open. But few
sales are yet coming into market. Plant
en- arc kept busy gathering the crop. Mr.
Mechanic informs US that he has purchased
Tins far . hundred baks k-s than he had
bought At the same time last year. He
attributes the decrease to the facts above
statcd-the necessity Of immediate picking.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We have before us the Claiborne Guar
dian, new and Democratic journal pub
lished ut Homer. ID. B. Hayes IL ita
editor, and the number before Us not only
evincee typographical neatness, but dis
plays editorial talent. We need such I'D
vocates Of the good old cause in Louisiana,
and shal gladly place the Guardian on our
exchange list .-.ileruHdri Demevst.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
FREE TERRACE,

EOR ALL COTTON PURCHASED BY
L the undersigned Merchants and men.
hers of the Board Of Trade Of Monroe:
II. Gerson, Jr, John G. Sanders,
:. Meyer, S. Marx,
ID. A. Brearl. Sr., J. Bear,
Sholars 81 Key, II. ID. King,
Brice Rills, Ben. We'll,
Sublett Bros, r. Peters,
+. Endem, II. kindcrman,
J. Hoffman.
- JOHN q. SANDERS, Prest.
Oct. 3, 1877. Ism
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
PINE HILLS.

Many people are anxious to know
what the soldiers get for their ser.
vices. The army regulation books
fixes the amount as follows: Colonel,
ei94 per month; lieutenant colonel,
*l7O; major, Sl5l; captain, el1S SO;
first lieutenant, slOS so; second
lieutenant, &lO3 80; adjutant, 4l14
90; sergeant major, s21; quartermas,
ter sergeant, $40; sergeant, eli;
commissary sergeant, Ell; corporal,
$l4; private, e13.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

There is an establishment in Shreveport.
at No. 30 Texas street, presided over hy a
most clever and honorable gentleman, Mr.
the lowest prices the very best Confrction.
cries, Wines, Preserves, Liquors, Jrllirs
Fireworks, Cigars aud Tobacco. Let every
one Of our numerous patrons who may visit
Shreveport this winter he certain to- cali on
Mr.. Levy. You will he pleased with the
gentleman himself, and can't but appre.
ciate his goods and prices
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Mr.. VIM. p. OTIS did not purchase that
large drove of tine Missouri mules to keep
sell them. lie at least has taken the SURE
way to accomplish that cnd-hc has advrr-
tiscd. Read what he says-also see hand.
him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The editor Of the Rural Times has been
Interviewing the prominent men lately in
attendance upon the District Court in rs
parish, upon the Convention question. lie
finds that they all oppose it.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We invite the special and particular at
tentfoD Of our readers to the card ofMr. IA.
Barries. Mfr. Barnes is = clever gentleman.
strictly honorable in all his transactions.
aud besides has an experience in the ware
house business which jnstiiies ms in saying
that he viii give universal satisfaction.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Monroe wants o,y trade. Read the Fer
rage advertisement in another column.
The proposition the Monroe Board Of Trade
makes 10 fair, liberal aud just.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The extreme heat since our Last came
very near seducing us into weather item
The recollection Of contradiction Of week
before last upon the temperature forhid-
that we sny more than "hot mp to date
Sunday night.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We are indebted to Mr.. Freeman, with
II. A. Barnes, Mn,len, for a Shreveport
daily Of the Goth ult. From 1t We learn
that cotton sold on Saturday at ~ cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We arr in receipt of copy Of new pa
per published at Homer, La, and styled
the claiborne Guardian" II is handsome
and newsy aud ably edited. We welcome
it 10 our exchange list, and commend 1t to
all, especially to the good people of Clai-
borne, who can well afford to support such
apsper as the Guardian promises.-RHrdl
linz
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The new stores Of Mcssrs. Met ranIe and
Barrow arc completed. The proprictors
will move In this week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
NOTICE.

T HAVE on hand . splendid ~ u YAR0
i NULES-and will oontinne to b -.
piled from the Missouri market-whSakl
will sell At the lowest prices. Havine =
travelling expenses to pay, will b ~ .
undersell those who drive their seock sleee
through.
Ny stock can be seen at Raglands stsAA.
WV. p. OTIS.
Homer, La, Oct 3, 1877. Tan
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The death Of James W. ionng, Esq, ne
oe.sitstes the change in the law earl oil
J. & J. W. Young. .- ---,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Minden Upper Landins.

HAVING LEASED THE MINDxN M.
II per Landing, i invite the ito -
Shippers and Consignees to my Cor
WAREHOUSES; and the thorsuA ~
Of the road leading thereto; and I'd ~
thanks for past favors, respectfully go
further consignments Of cotton and q ~
As my personal care will he givsa = -
business, my patrons may suss aAsgReS thai
it will receive prompt attention.
Oct. 3, 1877. 10
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The Rural Times spells Cupid with sn 2,
for the reason, we suppose, that ~ the god
Y blind the | should be left out
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We pnblish notice Of meeting on the
10th inst, of the North Louisiana Railroad
Company. Our delegates have been in
strncted OH that question.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

The marrying eason has mgun. Ii
eenses were issued on Saturday last to
three ronpt from a. many parts Of the
narish
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Tho North Louisiana Associatioh inTtts
At Coal Spring next saturday
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

Work will commence on 5. y. Gladneys
new building next Monday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
Advertised LeNaePo.
TO THE PUDLlc.

7 HAVE cold 10 L. .. B1aGkbsxn =
i Lumber, CoAlns, and o<Ase Unea
and Cabinet stock. viii san4oe
Undertaking aad Cabinet hasaleD
under the employment u L. D -
y. A. Will
Aug. q 1877.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03

We coll attention Ia \ change in the ad-
vrrtisrment Of NJ. ". Lppmins.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-03
North Louisiana Railroad.

SHREVEPORT, La, Sept. %, 1877.
THERE will he meeting Of the North
i Louisiana Railroad company at theif
Office in this city, on "Wednesday, OctOL1
10th, 1877. All stockholders are urgently
requested to attend, as business of great
importance will I've laid before them.
JOSEPH BOISSEAt,
President.
W. +. FoRD, Secretary.
Oct. 3, ls77. I'll
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-01-04
DIAMOND SPRAY.

awkward Ornaments.-A w~ell-moulded
arm Is prettier without bracelets besides,
sssy are liable to scratch a fellows ear.
-" II is easier for a camel to go through
tile knee Of an idol than for a rich man to
enter heaven,"is the Interpretation which
a colored preacher gave to the Scriptures.
-" suppose" said a quack, while feeling
. patients pulse, i" that you consider me a
Nttrnbug." "How odd it is" responded the
patient, " that you can SO accurately tell a
mans thoughts by feeling his purse"
There Is quite anumber OF very respec-
table men in this town, who have no ear
whatever for music. En- illustration where
q, submit the following:
Yesterday afternoon one of the most in
huential citizens of Ward No. 5 approached
a policeman IN the piazza, and began con-
yersing with him after this style:
"Ain't you the policeman who is on
night duty in my ward r.
The policeman replied that he was.
1Well,'' continued the irate taxpayer,
). what / want to know is why you let that
drunken wretch howl and shrek and fling
Tin pans about half the night, so | can't get
q wink of sleep"
"Right opposite where you live, Cole
nelr
Eyes. He begins at eight o'clock, and
h goes on loud enough to wake even apo
neceman up.''
The policeman smiled grimly and re-
ptied: II did hear that row, Colonel, and
! got q pair Of handouts and some ropes and
. dray, but when | got inside Of the house |
found 1t was only . young lady singing at q
piano."
And then the two stcered for q saloon, the
policeman promising he would not say a
word about the matter. This is q great eli
mate tor lungs.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-01-04
THO THE WORKING CLASS.

We are now prepared to furnish all classes with
constant employment at home, the whole of the
time, or for their spare moments. Business new,
light and profitable. Persons Of either sex easily
earn from 80 cents to So per evening, and Il proper
tional sum by devoting their whole time to the BUSH
ness. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this notice may send their address,
and test the business we make this unparalleled of
Ter: 70 such as are not well'satisied we will send
one dollar to pay for the trouble Of writing. Full
particulars, samples worth several dollars to COM
mence work on, and a copy of Home and Fireside,
one of the largest and best Illustrated Publications.
all sent free by mail. Reader, if you want perma-
nent, profitable work, address, E STINsoN &
Co., Portland, Maine.