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BEING SOCIABLE.

A great deal of the calling and
twittering and my-dearing have
no more zeal connection with So
ciability than the flowers and
feathers on a woman's hat have
with her head. They are purely
artificial, and tackled on by the
milliner. There is vast deal of
social millinery, however, which
passes for Natures hand work !;
and people are often praised for
their fine social qualities merely
because they are adopts in the
art of saying pretty nothings by
the hour, and exhibiting them
selves in other peoples drawing
rooms in an entertaining way. And
on the other hand, those who are
eminently social in nature and
spirit are often condemned as un-
:: sociable because they aay little,
and do not care to exhibit them.
selves and turn their hearts in
, side out for other people to ad-
mire. Perhaps they are deficient
in the graces Of cultivated society,";
they may not have the gift Of
rapid utterance or repartee; they
may find it hard to intrude their
thoughts and feelings upon others
while more variable natures make
the air vocal with their incessant
buzz. Behind their reticence, and
beneath the disguise of modest and
unattractive ways, are ali the ele-
uents Of the truest sociability
which it requires but the least
penetration to discover and the fit
occasion to bring out.
Being sociable requires aone-
thing more than eeaseless chatter
ing and gadding about. 1t re-
quires the culture and expression
in all proper and helpful ways of
those thoughts and sentiments
which are unselfsb, generous,
sympathetic and humane. It means
pervading interest in others and
the general good. 1t means the
lively commerce Of mind, and
communication Of heart with
heart, by listening as we'll as
speaking; by large respectively as
we'll as generous giving. And
this sociability is just what is
wanted to redeem our social inter-
course and make our coming to-
gether helpful, stimulative, and
ennobling.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
1t lacked a quarter to twelve

1t lacKCQ quarter W Twelve
when Dick Sanders, his face mask
ed, stole up to Mr.. Aliens garden
gate. At the same moment a man
similarly disguised approached by
another path. For an instant the
pair confronted each other. They
both sprang forward, striking out
with might and main. Blows
rained thick and fast. The CON-
batants were we'll matched. At
ter mutual hammcring for ten
minutes, without advantage to
either side, they grappled and
went down together. Then they
scuff1ed and bit and scratched till
they rolled apart from sheer exz-
haustion and lay glaring at each
other in helpless rage. Both their
masks were torn to tatters, and
as the bright moonlight beamed
down upon their battered faces
each uttered an exclamation of
surprise.
"Tcd Brantl" painted the one,
"Dick Sanders !" gasped the
other.
Il thought it was that scoun-
drel Harvey !" replied Dick.
$50 did I !" rejoined Ted.
A brief comparison of notes dis
closed that Sarah Blake, after her
interview with Dick, had had a
similar one with Ted; the result
being as above narrated, des-
perate encounter, in which each
thought he was pommeling away
at Will Harvey. The letter we
need hardly say, was amiable
Sarah's own production.
Before Dick and Ted we're pre-
sentablo again, Will Harvey and
Jenny Allen were happily married
with the full consent of the latter's
father, who, indeed, had never op-
posed the match.
Sarah Blake is still maiden.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
Miseellaneoms.
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ADAM AND EWES WEDDING.

Did you ever contemplate the
poverty Of Adam when he took
Eve for better or worse? Only
think of it. He hadn't a hat to
his head, a coat to his back, a
pair of shoes to his feet, nor marry
red cent in his trousers pocket.
Eve brought no dowry she had
nothing to bestow save her love
and affection, and as he was the
only young fellow around it was
him or nobody. Equally as poor
as her husband, she came to him
without a bonnet or a shawl, calico
gown, or even pair of slippers.
Moses forgot in his "reminiscences
% give us any account Of the we'd
ding-trip, but from what we can
gather in regard to wardrobes OF
that day, their baggage would not
have been an incumbrance, for a
very limited amount sufioed, and
dressing to please everybody was
of 70 account, for there was none
but themselves TO please. Doubt
less their whole outfit of travelling
dresses, water-proofs, busters,
lunch baskets and all, be could
have carried in the pockets of his
trousers. They must have started
housekeeping also upon as small a
capital as could we'll be imagined.
They hadn't as far as can be
CLEANED from history, hair brush,
a fine tooth comb, a towel, or
soap; no bitters, soothing syrup,
clothes rings, smoothing iron
20 nothing.
Adam wasn't afraid to invite his
wife to 60 on an excursion with
him through fear of having TO 60
down in his trousers pockets for
the wherewith to buy a suitable
outfit, for the reason that he had
10 pockets in his trousers nor
was be bothered about his trunk
checks, nor did be swear at bag
gage-smashers or brook the inso-
lence of railroad officials.
There is no good and sufficient
reason why they shouldn't have
been an amiable couple and had a
good time generally. They washed
their clothes, doubtless, by dive
into the Euphrates, and there be-
ing no clothes lines, they wore
allowed to dry on their backs, and
Adam didn't care rush whether
his shirt-bosom was smooth or
not; and why should Eve bother
her head about it so long as her
husband was suited.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
SHE TOLD HIS FORTUNE.

This. is station, is it?' be
asked, as they opened the door o1
cell No. 5, and waved him in.
Yes
Then I'm the same as in Jail,
am l?'
You are
All right! This is the last gol-
darned time I'll believe anybody
under oath! So go ahead with
your old Bastile business.'
He was a young man Of "a,
wearing his over-alls in his boot
legs, and before coming to town
had broken off q twig from a
peach tree and placed the bios.
SONS behind his hat band and
over his left ear.
Hast though been deceived 2
inquired our reporter, as the Off
Ger got through locking the cell
door.
Hast 1? Well, you'd better bot
/ hast [ i'm a regular eight rail
fence blown fiat by a tornado |!
I'm going to commit suicide when
I'm out O. this, [ am'
A chew Of tobacco and few
kind words opened his heart, and
he explained:
:You see, I loat my dog in town
the other day, and [ camo in this
morning to find hlm. Dad, the
darned old bass-wood, told me to
cali on a fortune-teller and find
out who stole Tige, and I was fool
enough to do it! l called On a
woman back up here about a mile,
gin her two dollars, and says 1,
Where's Tige? He'sup here in
Dutchman's yard, says she. Did
he steal him says I. He did says
she. Then III bust his head, says
|. You will marry rich, have lots
of happiness, live to be a hundred
years old, and 90 to heaven when
you die, says she, and she, and
she stopped rolling her eyes and
hawked on to them two dollars
like turkey on 'tater-bug.'
And you found Tiger
You hold on! l found the
Dutchman's, and says |, Whoee's
my dog2 l don't know, says be.
You're a liar, says I, and with
that we had it which and t'other,
and he had just flung me out
doors when the constable came
along and nailed me-
We'll 2
well, I'm in a nice fix, I am |
Tige gone, two dollars gone, me in
thejug and dad planting corn with
blind eye, and a lame back |!
We're a nice family take US all to-
gether, and you just 90 out and
bet ten to one we are! No, you
can't help me any, less you want
to leave me a lead pencil. [ feel
like composing poem on a fool,
and III write it on the wall here.
Goodbye, Mister-come back in
an hour and III have "a poem
done and be in my grave, mebbe,
for | can't bear up under more'n a
wagon load Of woe
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gsIeetsb Story.
ShRAH'S YOUNG NlEN.

Sarah Blake was neither very
young nor very beautiful, but ho1
father owned the best and biggest
farm in Horley, and being an only
child she was counted an eligible
match in thrifty CIRCLES.
Dick Sanders and Ted Brant
were rival suitors for her hand.
She had but TO say the word
which of them she'd have but it
was just that that made her hesl'
tate-there was so little choice
between them.
Such delays are always danger
Gus. While Sarah wavered, un-
certain which TO hold and which
to let 90, both at once her cap.
tives slipped the leash.
They might have pleaded that
they had done no worse than
others. For, when Jenny Aliens
father came WITH his beautiful
daughter to dwell in Horley, there
was a general focking of the
swains about the shrine of the
new idol, and Ted and Dick only
followed the rest.
But Sarah Flake was not a
woman to view a lovers detection
lightly. Nor did it weaken her
resentment to divide it between
two. She had quite enough for
both !; and it being uncertain
which Of them she would have
chosen, in netting out her anger,
she gave each the disadvantage of
the doubt.
Jenny Allen was civil and polite
to all without showing preference
to any. Dick Sanders and led
Rrant were foremost among her
admirers. Indeed, tsp others
stood a good deal in awe of them
and hung back, for they wore a
pair Of churlish, brawny chaps,
little inclined to brook competi-
ton ami whoss ill-will few cared
to court. Between themselves
the question Of which should yield
was fast reaching a point where
it's settlement BY "wager Of bat
tie" seemed inevitable, when
things took a turn which put a
new face on affairs.
Will Harvey came from town
to spend his summer vacation at
an aunt's IL Horley.
One day while sauntering rod in
hand, along the charming little
river that wound through the
valley, Will unexpectedly came on
something that drove fishing COM
pletely out Of his head.
On a messy bank, shaded by
over-hanging boughs, sat a young
girl deep in the pages OF a BOOK
Her profile, which was towards
him, presented contour so per
feet that it would have defed the
sculptors's art to reproduce H.
The shower of glossy ringlets
which fell upon the matchless
neck and shoulders stole a new
tiage from every shifting gLim
mer Of light si5ted through the
uudulating leaves. Her cheek
would palo and flush and her eyes
flash and melt by turns with the
varied emotions called up by what
she read.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
FEMALE JEALOUSY.

Meet me, love, at the old place
to night
The gentleman was aroused from
bis slumbers next morning by the
pent up fury of . shrick which re-
sembled the scream of a locomo.
tive. He sprung out of bed, his
hair bristIing with terror, to en-
counter his wife rigid with in
d'gnation-hor face pale, and her
entire expression ofcountenancea an
interrogation point of the hugesg
proportions.
When she spoke her words
were in italics, and were as frosty
as piece Office. ..
Can you explain this note 2
What note 2 asked the be-
wildered merchant.
'The one that wretch wrote you
last night-the note from the
party you met at the old place.
yesterday EVENING" "
Upon my soul I don't know
what you mean 2 ......-..
Perhaps this will refresh your
memory and the note was thurst
into his hands with an energy
which made his blood tingle with
apprehension. A single glance re-
vealed it's contents. He knew the
hour was big with fate for him
and he struggled bravely for COM
posure. A mistake would leave
him desperate. His tone was
therefore calm and collected as he
replied:
I suppose it is some scribble by
one of the clerks. I know moth
ing about it, -...
The exquisite scream that few.
cred upon that woman's lips at
the answer would have reflected
credit upon a Massachusetts re-
publican when asked for pecu-
mary aid for the refugees.
'And you expect me to believe,
this p MI.
'Confound it, Madame, I didn't
expect you to believe anything.
| But what the mischief are u
prowling through my pockets for
nyway?' .,.
Ihaven't been prowling through
your pockets!
Where did you ind that thing"
I-I-picked itup on the floor,'
was the confused reply. ......
Here was daylight at last. The
man fixed his eyes on her in in
dignant scorn. There was the
ring Of victory in. the accent with
which he reversed the tables: .-l
Then some one must have sent
it to you; and see-see-it's in A
MANS handwriting. Cecilia, is it
possible p His pathos would have
found it's way to heart of stone.
His wife cast upon him scared
and frightened look, and then
turning, fed the room.
He was master. Of the situation.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
-o@>-

The rivalry of scholars advances
science. The world is saved by
the breath of school children.
Even TO rebuild the temple, the
schools must not be closed.
Blessed is the son who has studied
with his father, and blessed is the
father who has instructed the
son.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
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The goodness which struggles
and battles and goes down deep
and scars high, is ths stuff of
which heroism is made, by which
the world is saluted and kept
pure. It is the seed which bears
fruit in martyrs and makes men
nobler than their nature-and
demigods and prophets Of a better
time.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

The love of glory, the fear Of
shame, the design of making a
fortune, the desire of rendering
life easy and agreeable, and the
humor of pulling down other peo-
ple are often the causes Of that
7alor so celebrated among men.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

We are told to place no faith in
appearances, yet it will be found a
wiser course TO judge from the
human countenance, rather than
the human voice most men place
a guard over their words and
their actions, but very few can
blind the expression that is con-
veyed by the features.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Hope is the last thing that dies
in man, and though it bo exceed
iugly deceitful, yet it is Of this
good use to US that, while we are
travelling through life, it conducts
US in an. easier and more pleasant
way to our journeys end.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Never let any man doubt where
you stand or what are your prin-
ciples. 1t is not necessary to call
attention to the flag under which
you fight and war. Hold it up
boldly; be a good standard.
bearer. ---.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

If you have talents industry will
improve them ; if you have mode
rate abilities industry will supply
the Deficiencies. Nothing is denied
to we'll directed labor; nothing is
ever obtained without it. p. -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Though the average small boy
may steal away and eat a water
melon all by himself, he never re-
fuses to divide his medicine with
a'little sister.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Half of the pleasure of riches
consists in seeing others suffer the
pangs Of poverty. <
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

When i'll reports are spread OF
you, live so that nobody will be-
lieve them. 90
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Man proposes, but he is not al
Wa7s accepted. -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

What best proves there's life in
q aheart ? That it bleeds.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Never bother a bee when he is
busy.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Eighteen Thousand men are en-
gagged in the express business.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Children are tender-lsad them
gontly.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23
ASTON DINNbR nOUSB.

PASSENGERS on both the up and down
trains have the usual time for DINNER at
Aston, the Junction OF the &. & Z. Il. h''
and the S. U. & c. R. r.
Fare well prepared, and the charge rea-
sonable. Mss. II. a. ShAlN0'
Oct. 9, 4l-tf.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Pray for pardon, not pcnanee.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-07-23

Hope, kneeling and praying.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Georgia News.

There are 1900 couvicts in the Georgia
State prisons.
The coun;y site Of Worth county is to
be removed to Affords.
The chestnut tree is rapidly dying out
in Northern Georgia.
4 Miss Phcdosia Pcclcr, near Gainesville,
has been arrested for the murder Of her
infant.
nugget of pure gold has been found
near Dnhlonega weighing ~ pcnnyweights
aud II grains
4 Miss Alien, near bahioncga, was
thrown from n mule few days ago and
kicked to death.
4 revival of religion has been progress
ing IN Thomson, which has resulted III *
accessions 10 the churches.
! VIM. HURT, Of Scriven county has beer
found guilty Of the brutal murder o
| Quinton Stevens, in Wadlcy, last Deem
/ Der.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Homer Masonic Institute
for Young Ladies'.
Nineteenth Annual Session begins Sept. 4th, 1878

EFFICIENT TEACHERS will fill every
IL Department. ...o,
Especial attention given to MUSIC.
Prof. \. \. WHEELER will give instruc.
ton in the rudimcuts of music ~ applied
to singing to the entire S'h"ol, twice n
week. free Of cLar9"
Board aud tuition per month OF tour
weeks, including washing, lights. Ac, slo,
IN advance.
Music on Piano, Organ, Guitar, or cult
walton Of the voice, included with the
above. 40 ~. IN advance.
Tuition. 3. aud ; dollar per month
Incidental fee per term. sl-in advance.
Liberal deduction for tuition when paid
in advance.
The Institution is strictly non-denomina,
tional.
, For further particulars, send for Gaia
logue.
T. ). SLIGH, A. NJ, Prcst.,
Homer. Claiborne parish. La.
Aug. li.l-7-. 52:y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

The advertisement published in another
column, of T. p. HAMILToN's hack line and
boarding house, will furnish valuable
item of information to those OF our readers
sho wish to take advantage OF the taciii'
les there offered the travelling public. MT
f,milton's boarding house is known over
II the country and is especially popular
With all those who have enjoyed bis hospi
;ality. There can be no better accommo
dations offered the public than is to d.
found at his house.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

Our friends, Messrs. J. W. O'Bannon and
DIR. Sellers, were in town last week 10
play q match game of croquet against
Homer for their town, Sumnerheld. We
ara informed that Homer was beaten by
one game in the score. We may have
.,ated too niue when we said that these
ycntlemen were for croquet especially
other business brought them to town, and
between whites, they found it convenient
70 learn our champions thing or two
There is this consolation in defeat that
The victory wa. won by most excellent and
worthy qentlenen.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Colored Schools.

10 irayton r. Hayes, Editor Claiborne
Guardian:
Sfk-Wiii YOU please publish in your
widely circulated paper few facts of iu-
tcrest we think to the whole peopIc' rs
previously announced through your col
urnns we held our convention to deliberate
concerning the establishment of Institu-
tions of Learning. Minden was chosen "
the place for building said Institution, and
the undersigned were appointed to collect
money TO aid in the enterprise. And as
we want the people to know our business
we take this way Of informing them that
We are now prepared to receive donations
and contributions.
We desire our white friends to aid in this
work so important for our race. The peo-
pie know our condition. How much We
are IN need Of instruction. We are will
ing to help the white people when We are
called on, aud We are ever ready. We
now ask you to help us. Aid us TO make
some arrangements to receive an education.
We think education viii make rs more
worthy to stay Among an intelligent peo-
pie As you are, aud We believe that times
will be htttcr with us every way.
We are very respectfully,
ARTHUR DANIELS,
IS,,r pI-IInrL
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
& TIE 6
SENSATION OF THE DAY.
Removal and opening of TANkERSLEl ;
Livery, Sale and Feed Stable.

T TAKE pleasure in informing the public
| that have purchased the stable lately
occupied 10y +. VI. Freeman, on the south
side. eli The public ~pnarr, and am now pre-
pared 10 FEED aud CARE for STOCk on
the most liberal terms.
Handsome Buggirs, Hacks. and stylish
Horses for hire. Lots. Water, Feed ana
extra accommodations for bruvcfN.
My terms are reasonable. ] shall study
10 please those who tayer me with ihrlr
patronage
J. q. TANkERSLEI.
Homer. La, March 10. l-19 3l:bm
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Fire and Marine Insurance.

A CtRRir, Of Shreveport. La. - one of
the most reliable Insurance Agents in the
South. He has the full confidence of all
who deal with him, lie is authorized by
the following companies which h~rrprc-
SCENTS TO take country risks: The Liver
pool, London Il Globe, Of England; III"
Continental. of New York: and st. Paul
Fire and Marine, of Minnesota. All ap-
plica,ions for insurance ct property should
be addressed to \. CURHIE, Shreveport. La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Shreveport Market.

(From the Daily Times, 18th inst
CorroS-Ortinary l0.; good ordinary,
II; low middliug, 1T; nliddliug, III; good
middling, IL.
rLoUR-Choice family, s. 90 a g. so;
Texas, 81 IS g 25 = hundred.
B.coS-Clear rib sides, -; clear sides,
6 cents z b.
CoFYEE-l2i a lSc., according to grade.
SACK CoRS--65 a zoe. e bushel,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

Advertisers should take notice that all
advertisements should he left at the GUAR
DiAS office by noon OF Tuesday, else they
must lie over until the next issue of the
paper. An observance of this request
sill I've of mutual advantage to the GUAR
pIAS and the advertiser. Persons who
desire extra copies of the GCNRpfAN
should leave their orders with MS on Sat
nrdsy before noon. This rule is impcrs.
sive
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
Cash Receipts.

We will continue TO publish under this
.ssdng the names Of those who each
week pay MP their subscriptions. This list
intended az memorandum for the pro-
.ction Of subscribers against possible
rrors in our books:
] " OBanon, s. 90 W b Monk, &c 90
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

\ colored girl about II years of age liv-
on the plantation Of Mrs. DR.. Martin,
lotion Valley, in Webster parish, was
TN by mad.dog. en- "Wednesday, the
/. asst. she was attacHcd by hydrophohia
d. violent type. She died three days at
., the attack began.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

!, Ia next to impossible in the average
! notice to give full and complete
ription Of the large stock of drugs
meals. toilet articles, patent medicines
eco, cigars, fine wines and liquors for
by that popular and fair dealing drug
?, JOSEPH SHELTON.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18

Hon. T.. II. Burke, State Treasurer, is
Tow the managing editor OF The no. Dem
-cret. If Col. Burke il ~ successful with
ne Democrat as he has been with all his
her enterprises we may predict with per
ct certainty that II will soou be the beet
iprr in the South.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-18
THE BROWN COTTON GIN,
Feeder and Condenser.

The undersigned is prepared to MI any
and all orders Tor The Blows toTIoN GlN'
FEEDER. CONDENSER, RMS, BtI1ING. Nc"
ON short notice for cash, or on time to re-
spon,ihlr men. &. G.. Gill, ut HOMER, mas
a stand on exhibition. Any orders itit
with him, or addressed to me AT haynes
viiir. La, will receive prompt hif'hiI"h.
Gin Stands from - % 10 - % per saw -
a,,,chm,uts extra. This Gin i inferior
To none. y N ILL
April 30, l379 7"'m