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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-07
Sign-Boards.

Some of the signs upon inns and ale
houses were adorned by very curious
specimens of poetry. One man. HAVING
opened an ale house called the White
Horse, near four others, called respect-
lively the Bear, the Angel, the Shin. and
the Three Cups, wrote under his sion.
My White Horse shall bite the Bear
And make the Angel fly?
Shall turn the Ship her bottom nm
And drink the Three Cups dry.h
Here is another which the author was
determined should rhyme whether or no :
1Stop brave boys and quench your thirst
Ii you won't drink your horses murst.'
Another very quaint inscription was
found under the sign of the Fox at a
country inn
i. ham. a. cunen. fox
You see ther. his
No. harm. attached
To. me. it, is N.Y. Mrs
Wish. to. place. me
here. to. let. you no
He. sells. good. beere''
The origin of the striped poles which
are still used as signs for a babershops.
and the three balls which denote pawn
brokers' establishment, are so well known,
that we almost fear to speak Of them
here. AS, however, it is possible that
some may not have heard them, we will
venture, The BARRIERS poles date back
| to the days when the remedy for almost
every disease was bleeding, and then the
BARRIERS were the regular blood letters.
| The patient who was DESTROYS of being
bled was obliged to- graspa pole, which
was suppose to make the blood
flow more freely. AS the pole
was liable to be stained it was painted
red. When it was not in use the white
linen bandages necessary in the opera
ton were twisted around it, and it was
hung outside the door. as the most con-
vcnient place of keeping it. In this way
1t came TO be recognized as the regular
sign OF barber shop, and the custom is
kept up to this dav. Atone time barb
ers were obliged to put out blue and
white pole, and surgeons AIRED and white
one.
The three balls of the pawnbrokers'
sign arc part of the coat-of. arms of Lom-
bardy, from which thefirst bankers cane.
In old times bankers used to advance
money on valuables, and thus were grad
ually transformed into pawn brokers. AT
first the balls were always painted with
blue color, and it is only quite lately
that they have been gilded. .
The colored lights in the windows of
the apothecarics Of the present day are
also Renaissance of the days when
street lamps were not, and those who
would do business by night must notify
the public OF the fact in some such way
as this.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-07

W. which s. she was evidently deeply absorbed
t thet sad, Papa this is a strange book,
ne Ihe life of Marie Antoinette. shs
ff ela ea and then read from the pages be.
tba. hei a recital of the exact incident
enat mad just constituted his dream n'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
THE BEST DRILL.

THE KELLER Grain, Seed and Ferlili-
l. zing DRILL, the best without a doubt,
and a Drill without a fault. The most per-
feet Fertillzing distributor in use, 10 which
thousands of Farmers will testify who have
used it. Eight hundred of these Drills were
sold in the season Of 1878 ard $50 short OF
filing orders.
The Keller can he seen at all the prominent
points on the principal lines of railroad. Out
Agents will take pleasure inc showing Farm
ers the important advantages this Drill has
over all others and give all The necessary in
formation wanted.
This Drill needs no praise, as it has estab-
lished its reputation Icy its own merits and
every Drill is branded THE BEST, being pro-
nounced so by all who use them For infor-
motion, apply or address
STEW ART & PRICE,
General Agents, Frederick, Md.
sep ll-v
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
ECONOMY AND COMFORT!
TAKLOR'S
ELASTIC BED BOTTOM

TNHE subscribers having bought the right
Il for this valuable patent article for this
county are now prepared 10 manufacture and
furnish them on very reasonable terms
THE PATENT BED BOTTOM is so con-
structed as 20 combine lightness strength and
durability, and is pronounced by all who
have seen il to be superior to any Spring Bed
yet introduced.
A full description is deemed unnecessary, as
ii can be seen at all times at the Warerooms
of W. r. HUMPHREY. in Rockville, or at
KLEINDlENST'S HOTEL, in the same place.
II will be placed on the bedsteads of persons
Desiring TO purchase, and can be made to fit
all sizes Of bedsteads.
The public are cordially invited 10 call and
examine the above article.
W. r. HUMPHREY,
+. S. KLEINDIENST,
feb Eft Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
g. UNDERTAKIEEr

Eo- am also prepared 10 attend to any
calls in this line OF business, ON short notice
and reasonable terms
SHOP in Brookeville, at The terminus Of
the Washington and Brookeville turnpike.
dec TIT
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30

San Francisco, March 29-Jrniad States
District Attorney IsoghIan nos received in
structions from tbs Attorney General direct
n5 him to act i'll conjunction ". i 5ha Col
ector Of the Port Sc pa, TeDt the steamer
Pelican from leaving. 1t Ia understood
that the Pelican las been sold u tie govern
mant Of Guatemala, and : being armed and
equipped as war vessel, manned and Off
cored by American seamen, and will be used
for the destruction Of the Costa Rioan com
meroe and staports. The Pelican was for
merly q blockade runner
Bell, Gullixson & Co, carpet dealers, have
failed; Liabilities, $40, 000; assets, $50, 900
Inability te collect outstanding accounts IL the
cause Of the failure.
Frank NJ. Pixley, Clarence Greathouse, j.
J. McEwen, David ConkIing and L. Il. Foote
have applied for a railroad franchise granting
the privilege of laying down double tracks
from the intersection Of McAllister, Jones
and Market streets, along Jones TO North
Beach; also, to run cars thereon propelled by
an endless wire, worked by stationary
engines.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30

The, COLORADO beetle has created great havoc
among the Potatoes in New Zealand,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30

II -. IrMcisco Chronicle u a recent
a..l.suvs 4 .ulsrrihc. # the Chronicle re
dim At N4lI.Jo COM, .ia:rS that IT,. jnd;yid-
nal7 refT,--.t-l3 Themselves t. be agents for
The t.u5.n- 81 rd portraits ir,ln photographs,
can b. that town shout two months ago and
4,sorod several hundred pictures, with the
AGREEMENT that for ejght dollars apiece they
,.nuld return item in two weeks As enlarged
oil paintings, almost life SIZE, together with
tho pinot ~raphs. One dollar was advanced
aa security ,ha5 the pictures would be taken
".,cn retu~nc3, They stated their place OF
business to h, an Montgomery street, San
Francisco. No lures have been returned,
s,.l the 81 indie. ,diydual5 ere now willing
20 take back tie Photographs minus the coin
advanced. Icster ',N morning We received,
the Virginia 81, Enterprise says
Lota from Bono ,ucosing the above para
graph, and sayjn. further: ''One of this
gang has been playing his game here and has
loft ior your city. The people of your place
will de- veil to look out for him. He takes
the picture you wish to have enlarged and one
dollar, and getting these, skps ont" The
fellow .sIrohably already working this town,
and those who have given him their pictures
and their dollars may as well say good by to
both. He will also probably try the smaller
f,vus in tbs State, and possibly may scout
ont into tn rura! districts.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30

The April number OF the Nursery is at
hand Char,u,ng and delightful as usual in
',ts great variety of attractive things for the
wee ones Eeplete with Ene engravings and
bright reading natter, We wish every little
faio~ We know cou,d see It Single copy
t5ots One year f16O
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30

A beautiful song, entitled ''FAdins,' by
>2gio G. Maaol, las Just boen received fro's
tae publishers, Nessrs Sherman, Hyde 81 Co
TIL melody is N waltz time, and is very cap
,r,ating. The market price is 40 cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30
WASHINGTON C0HREsPoNDENcE


favor Of the iii. feoor.td Nv the
| Judiciary Ccz.uittet. yt-;,,jy;.., The T2cifc
Railroads to t.r2y.s32 for the uayDe,.t Of some
Of the millions o,.t e which tic government
has thus far been kent. lie r;d,culp,; the nro-
visions q the Ea;tr.,ad C,a,,Eittae'z bill the
ore favored hv ra4.he,v.l and sail That mona,
but such an able l.wvor a. Matthew's could
have presented 20 ri ,,,sahla p. cage an 80 weak
foundation. or MAXI, i ar,,,..ar 80 n,,1cb like
| law with SO little law in II.
Senator Edmonds from The Judiciary Com
n.;ttee reported adversely the House bill to
admit women 70 practice before the United
States Suprane Court Tie report was placed
on the calendar. probably there 70 remain in
definitely
Senator Spencer introduced a bin making
eight hours day & labor for mechanics, labor
ers etc, employed by tho government, and
providing that ne reduction. in wages shau be
made because Of the rates prevailing in the
! vicinity where such PERSONS are ennloved. Il
also r5yos them the rjrht to recover IN the
United Stat.s Courts the rg,ce of a legal
6av's vases. a.v contract or a..re4,ney,t to the
contrary Notwithstanding. spencer also
offered ~. a-.e,,lr!.anr 70 tt,s consular and Ill
rgora..t,, hin. which. + a,topted. will prevent
/ Ohio and ether u. T. States from absorbing all
,g,.. announcements It r.o,i~cs all ap,cint-
r,r,,ts i. the o,,,..,;,r and G.nIo2.zs.c service.
to b. .r,.o.utsd aa.oux the States AID Gcrr:-
+o5..> ,..cor.,9y Ia rc,...at,a. S.,ss.-'s own
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-03-30
TElEGRAPIILC DISPATCH
tina ErHncisca.
February J2,h-II n M.. 1@7S.)

TO OLFOHICH 8XOTHERs:
bought this day a Bankrupt
Stock OF THIRTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS, thirty cents on the
dollar. Goods will be up there
in thirty days. Sci! all Goods
Below Cost to make room for
This Tremendous Stock, and
give the good people Of Carson
the benefit OF this Purchase.
HERMAN olc0YIcH.
rs words. ra!d.l
ABOVE EXPLAINS ITSELF.
LADIES, We Shall Sci. Goods in Accord
ance with above Order.
PRICE 20 OBJECT.
Take advantage of this Rare Chance,
feflS
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
BIBLICAL ekiGMAS.

Mr.. EDrroR-I send YOU an enigma, and
a solution Of u. +. It's enigma in your
issue of the 10th instant:
What was the maine of the woman whose
husband through fear called her sister,
Where did Paul leave a certain one to set
in order the things that are wanting and
ordan elders. &cf
What was the name of Abraham's second
wife,
Who does Isaiah say shall faint and be
weary
What was the occupation of Dcmctricus'
Who was the first preacher to the Cen
tiles.
Who said, THY people shall be my peo-
pie, and thy God my Cod" &c
Who is compared To him That provides
not for his own housed
Who was stoned to death for his vine
yard'
Where did Jesus 20 from when he went
to John to be baptized of himi
Who was the first king of Israeli
The initials will spell the name of one
of the Sabbath Schools TO which belong.
SOLUTION Ahab: Benhadad; Naboth;
Egypt; Levi; solomon; omri: Nabal.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
Tribute of Respect.
ALEXANDER CLARK.

At It meeting Of Homer Council No. l.
L. r. of r., held on the 18th April, l-7-,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, in the dispcnsation of an all
wise Providence, il has pleased the SUI
prrlne Ruler of the Universe to remove
from our midst our esteemed friend and
brother. \. +. DoEMuN; Therefore, be it
Resolved
LIST. That while we sincerely dcplorc the
loss of our deceased brother, We bow sub
missively to the will of Hin who doeth all
things we'll, trusting that our loss Will be
his gain.
2nd. That by the death Of Bro. Dornon
our Council has lost an earnest, faithful
and valued member. creating breach ia
our ranks which will not be easily repaired.
Bird. That We express our heartfelt SYM
pathirs with his bcrcaved parents and rrla-
lives. and mourn with them the loss of one
We all hunorcd and respected.
4th. That the Rec. Scribe be- instructed
to send copy of these resolutions To- his
family. and also t. the publisher OF the
claiborne Guardian and ask that they
be published.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
\ Report Of the Grand Jury.


Iomt non. r.. W. HFdhdH, JbdF 81 me Inn
JHd'c'" Di'''icE
The Grand jury empannclcd and sworn
for dutv Tor the April term of your Court
IA l-3-, for the Parish of Claiborne, beg
leav. to submit the following report:
We regret To state that from the number
Of prcs-utnl.nts mad" and the number of
bills found crime in our parish i frarfully
on the increase. especially the crimes of
murder assaults, and the caiIyin. of con-
cea!,l weapons. We have diligrIilY in
qulrrd into all charges, and have cndcaN-
orrd To- find in accordance with the evil
dcncr. in fnliillmcnt of our oaths and rs
charged ny your Honor. Our session has
been lengthy, bnt We feel that we could
not discharge our dutie. faithfully III lrss
time.
In regard - the public roads, we have to
report tina, they are in ~ good condition
A. we could reasonably expect after such
heavy rams ~ have preceded our session.
We have to report that we have made an
Examination ct books, vouchers, etc, of the
Parish TrcasuNr'- office, aud ind them cor
rect, aud III accordance with the Parish
Ireasnr-rs report hereto attached. We
are satisfied that the duties OF his Office Ar,
well ami fdlthfullN administered aud that
although the funds on hand ar low, the
uuahclal condition VI Ihc parish IL better
than IT has been Tor som" time.
In regard To the public buildings, We find
the Courthouse and It's offices III fair CON
dulon, except ~ to the roof of the Court
house, which il considerably i'll need of re-
PAIR The Police Jury have already ap-
pointed a committee to contract for the
nee,lt,l repairs, aud we are satisfied from
the character of that committee that the
work will be done rs well and as soon az
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
Shreveport Evening Standard.

The undersigned will, on the first of May
next, Issue the first number of a daily
evening journal, TO be- published ia this
city with the above title.
1t is our purpose to make the Standard
one of the permanent institutions of
Shreveport, and We respectfully solicit the
aid and encouragement of our friends and
the public generally, in forwarding the en-
tcrprise.
Politically the Standard will be
thoroughly Democratic. advocating, as we
understand them, pure Democratic priuci-
pies, and supporting Democratic men and
measures. The political department of
the paper will he entrusted TO the hands of
those who have always been true TO the
principles of the party. II will set its
face against all monopolies and rings
which grind the faces Of the poor, aud
against all special legislation which is in
tended to elevate one class above another.
We shall always be found contcnding for
the material interests of our State, Parish
and City. Shreveport wants immigration;
she wants rail- Dads; she wants capital and
| labor. We shall labor unreInittingly Tor
each and all Of these.
| The Standard will not only contain the
earliest news, but will pay particular at
tention to the news IN the local and other
departments, which will render it a well
! come visitor 10 the frcsides of the mer-
chant, farmer and man Of business. Its
selections from exchanges will he directed
to making it an interesting family paper
Indeed we shall spare no pains nor expense
| To make the Standard first-class Journal.
A Weekly edition will be issued con-
tanning all the most important matter pub
lished in the Daily, for the benefit Of our
| country subscribers.
We throw our flag TO the breeze, and
again respectfully invoke the aid and sup
port Of the public and Of our numerous
friends who belong TO the press gang.
l.. X. SIMMONS.
! Shreveport, La, April eth, 1879.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
Letter from Rev. Alexander Clark.

PITTSBURGH, April l., lS7s.
Mr. Drayton Is. Hayes:
Ny I.ar Sir-Yoa copy a letter in the
GUARDIAN of April 3, ls7a, from the Mes
sengcr of Peace" which does Inc gross injus-
tice. Ny recent delightful visit 10 the
Methodist Protestant Camp-mcrting lin
October, l-77,) in Claiborne parish, is one
Of my most precious memories. My pub
lished and private reports of that visit are
all of the same character-gratcful, com
plimcutary, and as genuinely apprcciativc
~ know my own heart feels to-day. |
never had more hearty welcome among
strangers, WAS never more Hospitality en-
tertaihed, and never expect 70 meet such
kindly greeting anywhere else. Ii was "A
real joy to me. And | 50 reported in our
paper Mr. Turner'S statement. that re-
ported that the people "lookcd uncouth
and vicious, that | was afraid to go out.
side Of the camp alone etc, etc. arc cruel
wrongs to me, and | solcmnly protest
against any one thus interfering To modest
friendship which | shall ever feel To Ice
sacred. In my descriptions of the country.
the habits of the people, dress, etc, spoke
IN the most respectful manner. w. all who
read my published correspondence are will
ing to attest.
May ! hope that you will publish this
my hurried protest agains, such strange
Misrepresentation
II, possibly, any word of mine has been
susceptible of the Interpretation that light
ly esteemed the courtesy and hospitality of
the dear Louisiana people with whom
mingled 81 delightfully."-, | hereby recall
that word, and make the dmcnde honorable:
for my only purpose has been to excite
among all who read my published letters,
a love for the brethren and sisters who 80
grandly entertained my friend, DIR. Drink
house, of Baltimore. and myself, last Octo-
Der while attending The camp-mcetipg in
Claiborne parish.
Your sprightly journal of April 3rd has
been forwarded to me 10y my highly cs-
tccmcd and beloved friend. DR. I!ickcrson,
Of your parish, to whom most unhestat-
ingly refer ~ one who knows me person
ally, and who knows how | feel toward the
people of Louisiana and the South.
Very truly,
ALEXANDER CLARK.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
FIRST MAY EXHIBITION
or THE
CLAIBORNE AGRICULTURAL
ANp
MECHANICAL FAIR ASSOCIATION.

'rllE control aud management of the above
L organization having been placed into
the hands of the Board of Directors they
propose To have AN Exhibition at their
grounds On Wednesday, the First day OF
May, 1873.
Auy one having an article 10 exhibit is
invited tn do So, whether premium is Of
ferrd in thu Catalogue ur not; il found ~or-
thy, suitable premium will be awarded
by the judges.
All entries for articles to be exhibited
mast be- made 10y 10 o'clock a. IA. on that
day, and sooner IL convenient.
Gates opened for visitors from : q. M. to
> p. IN.
Refreshments Of all kinds will be found
in abundance on the grounds at moderate
prices
4 drawing-room will he in readiness for
the convenience of lady visitors.
Every article or animal within the EN-
closure of the grounds during the day shall
lie under the direction of the Board Of Di-
rcctur>; and whilst every possible pr,rau-
ton Will ht taken fur the safe keeping of
the same, the Society will, III no case,
be responsible for damages or loss.
The office of the Society will bc open in
Homer from this date for rccriying entries
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

We are under obligations to d. w Hsr-
Ms for the most magnificent head of lettuce
that was ever seen by these editorial eyes
The lettuce was grown in the garden of
A. W. Mdncrcf, one of the most intelligent
farmers in Claiborne parish, who, we pre-
sumo, like all sensible agrculturists be
lievcs in having u good garden. Mr. Mon
Grief is not a subscriber To the Guardian
but is nevertheless a clever gentleman aud
= good citizen.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
CAMPS COTTON CHOPPER.

Letters patent have been issued TO Mr..
: y. Camp Of this parish for very in
genius farming implement with the above
name. The Chopper has been tested by
Mr. Camp on his own farm aud has proved
perfect success. 1t consists of double
plow stock near the shape of wagon
hound, with wheel that runs with, and
directly between the plows. The plows
have wing or mold board Oh the inside.
the cnds of which are Just far enough
apart for the wheel to reyolve without
striking. The wlgel is 30 inches high
with six spokes, the ends of which are is
inches apart On the ends of the rpokes is
shaped box, with the open part front
while On the ground; size Of box 4 inches.
The axle of the wheel runs in gudrcops.
which are attached To the beams of stock
directly over the wings of the plow. The
plows run astridc or on both sides of the
cotton row; the wheel running directly OH
the cotton row. AS the plows move, the
wheel steps from box to box, they being
the distance apart the cotton is desired to
he left. The plows cover all the cotton,
grass and everything that is between the
boxes, and, rs the boxes strike the ground
III front OF the plows, and remain there un-
I'll the plows pass, the dirt is hcaved up
around the boxes, and AZ the boxes are
raised mp the dirt crunbles in from every
way around the plant which the box pre-
served. covers up the little grass immedi.
atcly around the cotton plant. and leaves
it braccd and nicely "dirt,-l" with loose
pulvcrizrd dirt. Thus with the machine,
one mule and one hand, it does the work
of mules and 3 or I hands; and much
better, for it almost completely cleans it
and leaves it lit a condition that one hand
with the hoe can do the work of 2 OF 3 the
second working, Ia say nothing Of the lux O.
uriant growth Of the cotton after being
worked with the machine. The firN coat
of grass being destroyed, the victory is
won, for that is the grass that gives tho
trouble in cultivating q crop the old way
of barring off and scraping out. Any man
who can make good pillow stock can mako
one OF these machines.-Ouachitd Telegraph.
~ Persons wishing to obtain fnrm
rights for the above agricultural implc-
mcnt may do 80 by addressing
T.. II. NCCLENDON,
at Lisbon, La.
pricc-fiyc dollars
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

Aud nov comes Peter Dcmetz, rs true a
man and as good friend as ever graspcd
our hand, and places Ms under obligations
for full peck Of ~ fine new potatoes rs
have been grown this year in Homer.
Our good landlady appreciates such favors
~ this shd we have passed at the boarding
house a joint resolution of thanks to
Peter.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24
Upholstery and Mattress
Making.

THE undersigned announces TO the people
l. of Claiborne parish that he Is engaged
in the UPHOLSTERY business In all itA
branches. Furniture repaired, cleaned eud
vanished. MATTRESSES made to order;
old ones repaired and worked over.
Shop on North Main street, In rcar Of
A. w. BArrow's Store.
JULIUS LANGHELD.
sept. f2, 1877. A,6u
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

our young friend John llulsc leaves
Homer this week TO take charge of n
school near FaFmerpillc in Union parish
We take great pleasure in recommending
Mr.. Hufsc As a most worthy young gentle
man, "A fine scholar, and an unassuming
christian. We have no more deserving
Young man in Claiborne parish. He has
our good wishes
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

w J. TAYLOR has done a finer business
than usual since Court began. His bus
ness is good at all times, but the unusual
anan,ity of visitors found unusual attrac-
tons III the way of choice goods and low
prices at his grocery store last week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

Or. Webb will soon receive large in
,o;,e of clocks of the most reliable ma
ken. Mr.. Thco. Kortum has an intimate
knowledge of the hest firms in the country
dealing in clocks. Any clock recommended
by him will he 4 |.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-24

Mr->rs. III Il Smith renew their card
in thu, number of the Guardian. We eau
cordially recommend these gentlemen as
thoroughly reliable in the stove and hard
ware business.