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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

sponsible class Of people. 1t is disgrace
that in nm election within the Democratic
marty voter should be filled with whisky
and then he'd to the polls like dumb
brute. 1t is crying shame that voters
should he dosed with ardent spirits alter
they have been to the polls, ~ a reward
for their ballot. Ii 10 a shame that men of
the same party shoud fight about the
merits Of candidates. 1t is bad that the
party should be divided by internal feuds;
that some Democrats should lie Disguised
with others; that vile ISLANDERS should be
circulated by Democrats about Democrats;
that Democratic money should purchase
Republican votes to beat Democrats.
/ II is all shameful, outrageous, indecent
/ In view of all these things one might with
reason echo the conclusion Of a private
note to the publisher of the GUARDIAN
! democracy is failure
We do pray that all this may never hap
pen again. II, out Of all this filth ant
dishonesty, we happen to get reasonabi,
good men for Office, it must be looked nPoi
as "A mere chance; because that all who raj
were worthy. With the means used
traitor a radical, or knave might haN'
been elected il he had been candidate.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11
A True Patriot.

No candidate came ont Of the late con-
test with more honor than John II. Chap
pell. Under the law governing elections,
and under the facts, lie was clearly the
nominee. The count upon the face gave
the majority to Martin, An investigation,
it WAS believed, would show n contrary
state of facts To show that he was aware
of the advantages in his favor, aud as a
matter Of duty to his friends, Mr.. Chappell
filed his protest. Aftrrward, in the inter
est of peace and harmony, he withdrew
the protest and declared that he would
rather resign his right than To be the cause
Of any division or disruption i'll the party.
No one appreciated more than he the ne
cessity of unity at this time; and for the
sake of unity in party affairs, he thought
it best even to disarpoint those who urged
contrary course, and to let the vote
stand, even though it might be not a. re-
quired by law. There was more true pa
triotism about this course, more real Bobil.
ity in what John II. Chappell did, than
usually falls 10 onr lot to see in the present
day Of immortality and corruption in poll
tics. We nre more than ever satisfied that
those men who voted for John II. Chappell,
although they lost their votes. are compen-
stated by the consolation of knowing that
their favorite has gained in reputation and
honor what he lost in political rewards.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11
Homer Masonic Institute
for Young Ladies'.
Nineteenth Annual ses.ion begins Sept. 4,h, 1877

EFFICIEET TEACHERS will fill every
IL Department.
Especial attention given 10 MUSIC.
Prof 4. A. WHEELER will give instruc-
ton in the rndimcnts of music rs applied
To- singing TO the entire School, twice
week. free Of charge
Board and tuition per month of four
weeks, including washing, lights, &c, SO
in advance.
Music on Piano, Organ. Guitar. or culti-
walton of the voice, included with the
above, SO 90, in advance.
Tuition, 3. 4 and ) dollars per month.
Incidental fee per term. sl--iu advance.
Liberal deduction for tuition when paid
in advance.
The Institution is strictly non -dcnomina'
tional.
For further particulars, send for Gaia
logue.
+. :. SLIGH, \. NJ. prrst.,
Homer. Claiborne parish. l.a.
Aug. IL, ISIS. 12:y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11
The Tax Collectorship.

We have never favored the method adj
opted by the people for recommending a
Tax Collector to the Governor; yet, as a
matter of personal accommodation To
highly esteemed friend we voted in the
nomination. We do not think il necessary
now to enter into recapltulation OF Our
objections 10 the plan. Suffice il to say,
that Ia us they were good and valid. Now
the people have declared in favor of John
l.. Brown, and we see no good reason why
the Governor should not appoint him. Al
though the editor of tie Guardian did not
vote for Mr.. Brown, he takes great pleas
IRE in endorsing him as a worthy gentle
man who will dignity the position he seeks
/ to fill. There can be no objection to him
/ 1T any way and the Governor viii certain
/ " show graceful consideration for the
people of Claiborne parish when liz APP
points the man they have expressed 40 de-
I citled preference for. One thing - very
certain. the man who hy any strange chance
happens 10 get the appointment over Brown
will he in no enyiahle position. Senators
sometimes, we have heard, assume Ia them
selves the sole right of recommending tn
the Governors parties to fill offices over
which they have control But no Senator
who has the proper respect for his constit-
ucncy, will bc likely TO ignore such te-
communication ~ that which backs ny
Browns claim.
1t has tccn rumorrd that Hay and Mar
tin owe their nomination to the fact that
they are pledged to support nah who Wa
not in the race for Collector. We are III
clincd to doubt the truth of this rumor
Mr. Martin has expressed no denial of thi
charge-Mr Hays friends, for him, hav
well to dsavow any previous pledge fo
, him. After All absence from the legisla
tive councils for many ycars-years sprn
i'll .digniied rctirement-Mr. Martin cal
hardly afford to enter public life agai
with the charge of bargain aud intrigu
resting upon him. We take it for granite
that these gentlemen can deny this acct
satiun and will find themselves free Ia SUI
port the claims OF Brown. if the Govcrn'
should call upon them for an cxpr ssion
opinion.
We believe that Gov. Nichols will sci
IN Ia the Senate the name of j. l.. Brow
rs hi. nominee fer Tax Collector from Ola
borne parish. and We believe that wht
III Senators know what "a hanl some major
i BE- received tit Claiborne they viii eHd1r
- him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

One Of the worst features connected with
the politics of Claiborne parish is the in
tolerance manifested by the majority of
persons toward all who do not agree with
them. This intolerance has been specially
exhibited in the two primary elections.
II A differed from in his choice OF men a
discussion between them would lead 10
accusations of selfish motives. Friends
have fallen ont, life long animosities have
grown ont of this very cause. Verify the
two primary elections have come near
playing the wild with the Democratic par.
" of Claiborne.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

Monday was quite lively day in town.
The Executive Committee were 20 meet
and count the votes. Quite n number of
persons from various parts of the parish
was declared the suspense was great.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

Post master Harris has q contribution
box right at the general delivery window
where all may give something to the vel
low fever sufferers. This box should re-
oeive the attention of all. When yon go
to the post Office drop your nickle and il
viii be like bread east upon the waters
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

Colds and coughs are growing common
A. the nights get cool, At this season Of
the year our climate is unpleesantly pecu-
liar. One goes to bed penpiring and
wakes up cold. The result is most uncom'
Portable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11
Second Primary Election.

The Executive Committee met at the
Court-house in Homer, on Monday, the 18th
day Of September, 1873. Present: J. l..
Meadors, W. l.. Oakes, q. w. Fuller, j. II.
Curry, X. T. Dawson, J. +. Heard, A. l..
Atkins and d. u. Hayes.
The motion Of ID. Is. Hayes, seconded by
A. l.. Atkins, that the original ballots from
all boxes be counted being under consid-
GRAFTON, the point Of order was made that
no motion is required for counting the bal
lot for the r-ason that the resolution Of the
mass meeting requires that there should
b. n count before the chairman Of the exec
| utive committee. The chairman ruled that
the resolution of the mass meeting does
not require such count. The motion was
lost by the following vote: icas-A. l.. At
kins, J. H. Curry and ID. B Hayes; Mays
W. l.. Cakes, X. T. Dawson, J. +. Heard
and &. W. Fuller
On motion Of W. l.. Cakes, it was order
ed that the rule adopted by the committee
at it's first meeting for the government OF
the count, shall control the connt Of the
second primary election.
II was ordered that Two tally sheets be
kept Of the count, and Rem. X. Coleman
and James ". Siminon. were requested I"
act a. secretaries.
The protest Of j. II. Chappett, Hrnry A.
Lewis and James II. Curry was fled. The
protest objected To the count OF certain
votes for W. &. Martin at Gordon, Haynes
Vile. Curry's School House, Athens, Dyke
Mill and Macedonia, for reasons si"cih't
in said protest.
Ia the count of the vote it was ioun'
that the tally sheet had not been sent NJ
from Currys School House, and Ivy orde
of the committee the ballots were counted
Mr. j. II. Chappell appeared before tn
> committee and withdrew his protest, stat
ing that in the interest Of harmony h
> would let the count of the Commute
t stand. content 10 abide by the result
The vote having been officially counted
the following is declared ~ hc the rcsul
, of the second primary election:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

We neglected to state three weeks ago
that the first bale Of new cotton was
brought to the Homer market by Mr.. ]. B.
Dyer, and the second by Mr.. T. II. Tuggle.
This cotton brought IL cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

The health Of the community seems to
grow no better. Physicians complain that
they have but little rest We are still
happily able 10 state that the sickness is
not of q dangerous character.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

AM thr IUIIOWITT HIV N'VI"rV'I 10 Nv '''c
nominees of the party:
For Rcprcsentatives-W. 1. Martin and
J. H. Hay.
For Shcriif-iT W. kirkpatrick.
For Police Member. ward 5-M. Hulsc.
For Magistrate, ward 3-John Brooks.
For Magistrate, ward Wv. r. Bridges
For Magistrate, ward CIV. {. knighten
For Constable, ward u. r. Morcland.
ThJrc being no further business, the com
mittcc adjourned.
j. T.. MEApORS, President.
/ pnAYToN u. HAYES. Secretary.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

The demand for books at the post Office
has been very great But few are left on
hand If low prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

We are under obligations To Mr.. A. IL.
Davidson for late ST. Louis and Little
Rock papers. Adam has made quick
trip to st. Louis and back. He reports no
yellow fever in that city.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11
HOMER COLLEGE.

THE NINETEENTH Scholastic wear "f
L this Institution begins the Fourth Day
Of September next.
Il SMIIN A VI prrsiilrnt.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

Our friend and contemporary, Dallas 7.
Head, has been reuominat,d for Parish
Judge of Bienvillc parish. Judge Head is
"A good mau aud deserves we'll OF her people
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-11

Burglarizing is getting 10 I've 81 common
in Shreveport that the local editor of tn,
STANDARD calls upon the citizens to clean
and load their eho, guns and pistols.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
TmrkeN.s Intestine TrauhIe.
THE LABOR CRISISIN ENGLAND.
AGreat Struggle ON the Wages Ones.

LONDON, April 1.-THE notices of n raduc
non III lhe wages of the cotton operatives i'm
Lancashire expire to-day and Tomorrow The
refusal ol The masters at Manchester yeSter-
NY 10 dSIee 10 nEe per cent. reduction. and
lFlr resolution that If a strike occur al anV
o1 The mills where notice has been giyan of tbS
Ten per cent: reduction, the remainder of fbs
trade snare lockout at the earliest posSihIs
lnolnenl, leaves little hope of ayerting a StruC
gle, WHICH VIII involve the Stoppage Of 3O Oo
looms and 6Un,ON SpindleS and render idle No
less than l3O,WO work people The council of
tne operative SpinnerS, after their interview
WIN Ihe masters yesterday, resolved 20 recon-
mehd the members of that association 10 ar
cepi me proposed reduction for the present
@ anu can representative meeting OF the spin
mers 1of sunday TO decide upon a future cOurse
Inc operatives at Accrington and District
church, Harwood, Enfield and Preston. are
Wiling 10 accept reduced wages but there il
no nope ol The masters accepting such propoSal
Inc Blackburn and Burnley operatives resist
uncompromlsingly. Consequently TO night i'm
all probabilty, will begin the most gigantic
Strike ana lockout that has ever occurred i'm
tne county OF Lancaster Instructions have
oeen ISSUED 10 The operatives by committees
ON The various trades as to how 10 proceed
Where no notices are posted they viii 90 ON
WORKING. Where notices are posted theV will
respectfully request the masters 10 remove
Uheln. III TINS request l. refused they will leave
work quietly, as on Saturday night The one
TatlEes are particularly enjOined TO encourage
no rlOllng or mlsbehayiOr anywhere Looms
not anected by the strike will subscribe three
pence per week Tor the strikers. The Oldham
district Is not yet affected directly but owing
10 the internal business relations between
Oldham and Blackburn, short time. il NOT a
st0ppage VIII be neceSsitated in many of the
Oldham mills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
BARBARISM In VIRGINIA
An Innocent Woman Cruelty Hanged
L Na.,

NEW YORK, April IA special from Rich
mOnd. Va, says: The baTbarOus lynching of
an unfortunate woman named Charlotte Har-
rls, who was accused of being the instigatOr
ol barn burning, had a fitting sequel yeSter-
day In the acquittal of the boy Jim Ergen-
bright, who was imprisoned at the time for
setting hre TO the barn. The details of the
atrOcious deed are horrible. The poor woman
was pursued, captured, brought before mag
lStrate and committed for trial. That night a
party OF rufflanS with blackened faces rushed
into the room in which the woman was con
fined, took her from the guard, and after
dragging her about mile hung her in most
horrible manner TO black Jack saping Her
body remained suspended from the tree from
the 9th of March until noon on the 9Th, when
IL was finally cut down and Inferred The
governor ISSUED a proclamation for the arrest
oil the murderers, but owing to the existing
secrecy maintained by the lynchers and the
public sympathy for them, none of them have
been arrested. Ii is now fully established in
IN the acquittal OF the boy Jim Ergenbright.
who was accused OF burning the barn and OF
being instigated by Charlotte Harris that the
woman was equally guiltless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17

Beecher was at Elmira, n. Y. yesterday and
left in the afternoon for Bath, where he was TO
lecture last night. An effort of a reporter to
TiltOn's confession resulted in a brief Tepeti.
tion in substance of his published denial. He
said that Mrs. Tilton's statement had been
instigated by desire for reunion with her
husband. and was the price she paid for assert
ing the same. He said he would continue his
course OF lectures just the same, notwithstand-
ing the renewal of the scandal Mr. Bond,
Beeeher,s agent, cited several late newspaper
pairing the statement, that it had been antici.
pated, and that the reunion of Tilton and his
wife had been for some time agreed upon and
arranged for in view of it.
Theodore TiltOn lectured at DecOrah, Iowa,
last night. He declined to be interviewed on
the subject of his domestic affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, April 17.-virginia SKIES. de-
fetred- ~; do. consolidated, 6OEs; DO second
series, 80; North Carolina sxes old Is: do
heH, bld to-day. Sugar quiet and easier 9a94
BALTIMORE, April T.-Cotton fiat and nomi-
nai-middhng, lo14. Flour quiet but shade firmer
wheat, southern good demand and firm: western
MIN and cent hlgher-southern red, / goal 35 !:
90; amber, 1.S6al.37 Pennsylvania red, I.32a
l.S5; No; winter red, western, spot and April
l.31xal. 80; May, l. 1895. Corn. southern shade
southern white, 5laa62x; do. yellow bia5IIk.
western mixed, spot ana April. 51xa52; Nav 62p
abs: June, 64a61f. Oats fairly active and frm-
southern, 33a36: western white Sass: do mired
32a33; PenDsyivania, 33a35. Rye dull and pomi,,
nal, 6Oa62. Hay good demand and steady-priIre q
Mary land and PENNSYLVANIA, Il .0Oa15 o. PRO.
visions dull and nominally steady. Butter choice
steady ana hTm and unchanged. PetroletIm dnII
weak-refned, Halls. Cohee quiet and barely
steadyakio eargoes, lSka17. Whisky quiet,
lo6alo6x Receipts-nouT, 2, 800; wheat 81 400.
corn, lU,o0o; oats, 2, 400. Shipments-wheaf
eOO0; corn. los, 900. Freghts TO LIVERPOOL ouiefS
Sottop per steam, 9-S2d.; -four, IS Sl.; grain.
NEW YORK, April 17.-stocks firm and active.
Money, Q. Sold, 1004a1O0A. Exchange, hong.
400; snort, 466R. Governments steady
NEW 1Okk, April I7.-Flour steady. Wheat
gnne,, an,, without decided change. Corn quiet and
LONDON. April IL, 1:so D. m.-cmso,,
30 20 l-lo Tor both money and the account. Erie,
LONDON, April IL. 4 p. m.-Erie. 1ss.
LONDON. April IL, p. m.-Consols % l5-l6
ior ootn money and the account. Erie, Lev.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
AEWilliam Brodney has been .rros,sS

lEWilliam Brodney has been arrested at
indianapolis for housebreaking The police
have already fastened y robberies upon him.
and think he will be found to be the author OF
Iu more. All were committed within period
OF eight months.
6TwO women had a discussion on relip.
lous topics i'm Portland, Me, few nights AGO
and it ended in one striking the other on the
head with an axe.
AS-A sailing car is used for pleasure on the
Kansas Pacific railroad. It is sloop-rigged.
has four wheels, and will run 40 miles an hour
when the wind Is favorable.
A6-Several thousand years ago seven per
sons engaged In deadly combat i'm what ia
now Lyons, KY. Their skeletons. inst mn.
eartned, show by the attitudes that they were
fighting when they died "e'S
.. Before Boston goes entirely crazy over
tnat female barber, she ought to pause a little
petween Deans and ruminate upon the troubje
samson got into by letting woman cut his
halr.-tCfn. BREAKFAST Table
Two years ago John D. Ruff deserted
Ms WiIe In Cincinnati, and ran away with an
other woman. In due time the wife got
divorce. Recently Ruff returned 10 Cincin-
natl with his guilty companion, there bade
her farewell and sought out his wife, and &C
his solicitation she remarked him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
kilograms to The Star.
GREAT STRIKE in ENGLAND.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
SHOCKING AFFAIR IN VIRGINIA.
An Innocent Woman Hanged.
EUROPE TO DAY.

LONDON. April 1.-THE stock markets were
Haghant and depressed yesterday until near
me close when an exaggerated report of
the favorable character of Sir stafford North
oooe o statement IN the House of Commons
SiedVeu some activity and confidence. The
sstalement though purely negative on the main
issue II regarded as a hopeful Indication he
cause II gives the assurance that nothing has
nSIetol1re occurred To render peace impOs-
slpie. farllament separates for the Easter
recess under the conviction that the emer-
eency Is not greater than IL was weeks ago
But Yet the News is Not Rea.snrtny
The news from the various ceniers of Inter
estlS not reaSSuring. A semi-oflicial dispatch
from Calcutta OF to-day date saws: The In
dlan government has received orders 10 send
troops 10 Malta
British Troops Going East.
The following regiments are designated 10
leave for that place: Ninth Bengal cavalry.
ISL BOMBAY, Sth cavalry, I'd Ghoorkas, 18th
and 3lSt Bengal infantry, 18th Madras infan-
try, two regiments of Bombay native infan-
try, two Bombay field batteries, two com
panleS oi bombay SapperS and miners and
Two companies OF Madras sappers and miners
Ihe native infantry will be briraded with
the British at Malta. The assistant Quarter.
master and commissary generals at Calcutta
ton OF these troops.
Turkeys Intestine Troubles.
A Constantlnople dispatch of April l6 saws
tilat the contest in the cabinet continues
Ahmed lehk Efendi, president of the conn
eii OF ministers, rendered his resignation on
Monday, but withdrew il after long confer
ehce Win The sultan and Safvet PaSha preSi-
gent ol the council of state. and the refusal of
heouf PaSha and Mehemet Rucbdi PaSba IN
accept the premiership. Mehemet Ruchdi
Pasha has been appointed a member without
portfolio. "''ii'"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17

RESUMPTION IN THE WEsT.-The Iowa Ma.
ing its circulation in gold to day. The First
National bank of Grinnell, Iowa, is redeem
ing its bills in gold. The Citizens National
bank of DeS MOineS has ordered gold from
From New York to redeem its Circulation
The First National bank at PittstOn Pa, is
also paving gold, Wy ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17

A|The machinery of the Paris exposition is
to be driven by an American engine.
ASA Tennessee negro who stole coon
skin has been sent to the penitentiary for two
years.
ArA temporary Injunction was issued YES
terday restraining the Emigrant Savings bank
OF Boston from doing business.
The democrats of Ohio say that thew
have the state all to themselves; the republf.
cans having been appointed to ofice.-[N y
Aerald, '-' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
"A Fair Though Not Liberal Settle
ment.',

The justice OF the 50 per cent. feature of the
legislation asked from Congress by the Dis
trict is not only recognized in Congress with
out regard to party lines, but also by the lead
ing papers of the country OF all political hues
The Washington correspondent of the N. Y.
World of yesterday has the following WELL
expressed statement of the District situation
The House made such progress to-day with
the District of Columbia bill for new form of
local government here as to agree that the
government should pay so per cent. of the
expenses improvements, the local property
h9!ders to pay the rest This is to be in lieu of
all annual appropriations by Congress, and is
regarded as fair though not liberal settle
ment of question pending for thirty years
1t appeared in debate that the citizens here
had been taxed to improve the wide streets
and avenues of Washington almost to the point
OF confiScatiOn, although the government
owned quite one-half OF the PROPERTY in the
District. Both parties i'll the District com
mlttee were unanimous on this basis of settle
ment, and its adoption will give the District a
permanent local government, which will be
matter of great rejoicing among the people
here.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17

THE TERMS OF SETTLEMENT between Mica
ragua and the German government i'm regard
to the attack upon German Consul EisenStTck.
in Nicaragua, in 1876 include note Of regret
for that affair, the salute of the German flag
$4,000 indemnity to be paid to the German con
sui, the retrial and punishment of the parties
guilty OF the attack, and an additional fndem-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17
Fire.

HARRISBURG, PA, April ia fire at Mil
lerstOwn, Pa, at ] O'Clock this morning de
stroyed store building and one dwelling
owned by L. Z. Cochran the entire stock OF
dry goods and hardware owned by Thomas
Clusk, and two dwellings of Mrs. Jennings
Cochran loss is $1,000; insurance 5000. Mr..
Clusk' loss is $1,000; insurance $1,000 Mrs
Jennings loss Is 81 ,2OO; insurance $1,000. The
fire originated in the cellar of the store. the
door os which had been broken open and coal
Oil therein ignited by an incendiarN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-17

THE 1NCENDIARY FIRE AT CLARKsyIILE.
IENN.--The estimated losses by the Clarksvllle
(Tenn.) cOnfagration Is $350,O00, with insur
ance OF nearly $780, 600. Work has already been
commenced to rebuild the burned district.
The people still continue in a state of excite
ment, many flOcking in from the country. An
blacks and whites, and a row is expected at
any time.