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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
OBITUARY..

DlED-On the 25th instant, DAISY Nc
IKANlE, aged . years, , mos and 3 DAYS.
Providence has ordered that little chill
dren should die as well as those whose steps
are shortened by the weight Of years; yet.
II is hard, indeed, to learn to accept with
resignation the death of those little ones
who have silently taken possession of the
heart by their beauty Of person aud dawn
ing intellectual powers. Painful to all per-
sons is the death of a sweet little child;
but more than painful to those bound to its
yonng life by ties of blood. That little
DAISY will bloom a faircr flower in Heaven.
furnishes not yet consolation enough for
her loss, while the sting of sorrow is pain.
full.
Little DAISY was quite favorite with
all who knew her. Her dimnutive form,
her intelligent face was always pleasant to
those who loved To look upon little chill
drrn. Aud now that she has gone to Him
who said, "Suif,r little children To come
unto me her bright eve, aud expressive
FEATURES have been frequently before Us.
Those who motrn her los It, ..i-..-; will
find additional consolation III the thought
that their little Daisy has been spared
many trials, many Grcts " hich would have
been hers had she remained longer on earth.
May her pure soul rest in peace.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.

MR.. \. A. WHEELER will remain in
vi Homer for the purpose of giving in
strnctinn in Music lie will give special
attention to the Piano and cultivation of
the Voice. Singing taught in classes. All
other instruments taught either in classes
or siugly. either at his rooms or at the res
idcncc of the pupils.
He trusts that his three years residence
here has proved a sufficient guarantee of
his capacity.
PIANO and ORGAN TUNING and the RI
FAIR of Musical Instruments \ SPECIALLY.
Rooms in the second story of the build
ing adjoining the Po>t-ofiicc. Orders can
he left there or at the Post-uflicc.
July >, l-79. iG:tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
Tribute OF Respect.

WHEREAS, II has pleased the wisdom of
High Providence to take from our midst
aud membership, little DAISY MCCRANIE.
who departed this life on Friday. the 18th
of July, 1879, at the residence of her moth
rr, Mrs. VI. :. McCrauir,, in the town OF
Homer, La; and
WHEREAS, Little Daisy was an interest
ing, loving and promising member of our
Sabbath school; Therefore be it
E,'oirci by the Homer VI. l.. Sunday
School, That In the death Of little Daisy
we have sustained a great loss, the mother
il bercavcd of fond child. and the family
is severed from one of its dearest members
Resolrcd, That We tender the mother and
family our warm sympathic~ in this, time
Of their sore affections, and point them Ia
the atoniug power of Jesus blood, by which
little Daisy was timely saved. Our ten.
porary loss is her eternal gain. Another
lamb is added . the precious flock in
Heaven.
Laden with heavy burden,
To my Savior | will 90.
Casting all my care upon Him,
He will bear my load, ! know"
Rcsolr,d That these resolutions he spread
on the minute, of the sabbath School that
n copy hr sent to the bcrravcd mother aud
family, aud copy furnished the Claihorn,
Guardian with request Ia publish.
K. A. SMITH.
T.. II. MCCIfNpON,
Committee
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
A Successful Beaver Hunt.

George W. Tignrr, Esq, related in our
hearing last week the incidents of an rx-
citing beaver hunt in which he, Mr.. Ebert
Gray, and others of his ncighhors were en-
gagged. We can't remember all that Mr..
Tigner said about the hunt, but this fact
stands out as something worth special mo-
ticc, that the party. after cutting the dam
and laying open the passages used by the
beavers, killed seven in less than an hour,
besides killing two offers and catching
enough fish for all the party.
Beavers are now quite numerous in the
parish Mr.. 4. G.. Jones states that he has
discovered large dam only mile or two
from town, on the D'Arhonuc. We hear
of some of them in all the creek, III the
parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

II will be seen that Mr.. |. y. GLOVER an
nonnces himself as candidate for Sheriff
of Claiborne parish. Mr.. Glover made a
most excellent race at the last election,
developing on the home-stretch large
amount of reserved strength that came
near securing him the victory. This fact
will be sufficiently commendatory of him,
lie is we'll known in the parish and has a
host Of friends who will rally with enthu-
siasin to his support.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Next week or very soon thereafter we
expect to receive announcements. To
save talk and perhaps trouble we state
now that we will demand Ten Dollars for
announcing the names of candidates for
parochal officers and Five Dollars for
ward officers. We want the cash for these
announcements. We do not propose to
charge them at all. The money must
from date of announcement to election.
no matter how early or late the announce
mcnt II inserted.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

We ask our patrons TO read the card oil
the Messrs. ALLEN, in another column
These gentlemen have fine mills, and grind
superior meal and -four. They have new
Brown Cotton Gin, with feeder and con-
denser, and turn out a clean sample OF cot
ton. At their foundry they do good work,
and can fill any order required in this
country. Both the Messrs. Allen are clever
gentlemen, honorable and prompt. Pat
ronize them by all means.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
Homer Masonic Institute
for Young Ladies.
Nineteenth Annual Session begins Sept, 4th, 1878
EFFICIENT TEACHERS will fill every
IL Department.

EFFICIENT TEACHERS will fill every
Ia Department.
Especial attention given to MUSIC.
Prof A. A. WHEELER will give instruc-
ton in the rudimentS of music as applied
To singing to the entire school twice Il
week, free Of chdge.
Board and tuition per month of four
weeks, including washing, lights. &c, sl5,
in advance.
Music on Piano. Organ, Guitar or Guilt
walton of the voice, included with the
above, $50 90, IN advance.
Tuition, ;, 4 and ) dollars per month.
Incidental fee per term, Sin advance.
Liberal deduction for tuition when paid
in advance.
The Institution l. strictly -denomina-
tional.
For further particulars, s,hd for Gaia
logue.
T. :. SIIGil, \. NJ, Prcst.,
Homer, Claiborne parish. La.
Ang. II, l~7-. j2:y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
POST OFFICE.
Arrivals and Departures OF Mails.
Schedule rimrl

The Eastern mail, daily, arrives al 3 m.
departs at $40 pm.
The Western mail daily, arrives at 10 "A
m-departs ut 1910 a IN.
Hope Mail:
Departs at IN on Monday, Wednesday
and Frlday-arrivcs at q y M Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday.
FdrmoriHe Mail:
Arrives Tuesday and Friday, at II m
Departs at pm
M Lebanon Mail:
Arrives Saturday, Mt IL m
Departs, at pm
Gordon Mail:
Arrives Saturday, at II IN
Departs at 2pm
Sp,drsrlie Mail:
Arrives Saturday. at II IN
Departs Wednesday, at IL M
Mails close half an hour before depar-
ture.
Money Order hours from sA.M.to4P.M.
Post Office open only one hour on sun.
day, after arrival of morning and evening
mails.
Parties calling for advertised letters will
say advertised"
ID. ". HARRIS. =. NJ
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

I WILL attend at the places named be-
| low, on the days specified, for the pur-
pose of Revising the Assessment for the
year l-19:
MACEDONIA. Tuesday. July LIST;
ATHENS, Wednesday, July I'd;
HOLLY SPRING. Thursday, Jnly 3D.;
GAINESVILLE, Monday, July 9TH;
GORDON, Tuesday. July 9Th;
SrMMERFIELD, "Wednesday, July 9th;
LISBON. Thursday, July 10th;
HOMER, at all times when not filling the
above appointments.
This is the year for cnumeratug school
children, and | hope all will furnish com
plcte lists of children between the ages of
six ami twcnty-onc years. On tins emu
mcration will depend the amount of school
money to be drawn by the parish of Clai-
bornc-the more children the more money.
The Revision will he closed after Friday,
August LIST
A. b. LESUEUR, Assessor.
June l., lS79. AIT
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
NICOLDS' WONDERFUL S.
HOMER MILL COMPANY.

I'VE have erected and have now in run
w ming order, a GRIST MILL, in the
town of Homer Our engine is the cele-
brated king Portable" Our mill is of
the best ouaiity-of the finest French burr
stone. Grinding days, Tuesdays, Thurs.
DAYS and Saturdays. Satisfaction guar
anieed. Cash paid for corn. Meal for sale
all the time. =,
The celebrated Brown Gin, with all
modern improvements, and fine Press,
will be added this Summer, and cotton
ginned on reasonable terms.
Give us trial. ,
SANDERS & GILL;
MAY %, 1879. il:3m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

A quaint writer says: 81 have
seen women 80 delicate that they
we're afraid to ride horse for fear
of the horse running away; afraid
to sail, for fear the boat might up
set; afraid to walk, for fear they
might fall; but l have never seen
one afraid to be married, which is
for more riskful than all the others
put together
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

The leading medicine now is Wonder
ful Eight. Everybody wants it. Moth
ing relieves pain so quick. Nothing will
accomplish what Wonderful : Eight does.
For sale at Skeletons, or at wholesale by
BARNHARpT Il MILLER, Holly Springs,
in this parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

\ girl of sanguine temperament
and tastidious tastes will take Il
conniption fit if she happens to get
a single hair in her mouth ont of
the butter, but the same girl will
browse around on ii silky mustache
attached to a good.looking young
mans mp and never say "A word.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

loE SHELTON has the fine cigars, the
-,nod tobacco, the excellent liquors, the
fancy toilet articles, the purest drugs and
chemicals, the best patent medicines and
all the other articles usually kept in a first
class drug store. Go to see him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
Cash Receipts.

We will continue to publish antler this
heading the names Of those who each
week pay mp their subscriptions. This list
Is intended as a memorandum for the pro-
lection Of subscribers against possible
errors in our books:
4 T Nelson, s2 90 John Cook, s. 90
4 { Harper, 90 X Il Mann, Sr, 90
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Advertisers should tax" notice that all
advertisements should hc irf; NJ the GUAR
DIAN Office by noon on 1u' -lav. rl.r they
must lie over until the next issue of ,hr
paper. An Observance of TIL, request
will be Of mutual advantage 10 the GUAR
pIAN and the advertiser. Persons who
desire extra copies of the GUARDIAN
should leave their orders with MS on sat
srday before noon. This rule is impera-
tive
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

W. Il. PYwELL reached home to-day af-
ter pleasant and profitable trip to sum
mcrfeld Mr.. Pywell will remain III iIo-
mcr for several weeks, and will furnish at
the usual rates his artistic pictures. He
will he found at the old stand, over the
post -office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Notice the change in the advertisement
of Homer College. Prof. Smith is now
prepared 10 accommodate any number of
boar'lcrs. His school is second to none in
to STATE
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

We had hoped to be- able To present every
subscriber to the GUARDIAN with a copy of
the New Constitution as Supplement- to
this days paper, but not having received
the Supplements by mail as We expected
our friends may expect them next week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
G THE %
SENSATION OF THE DAY.
Removal and opening of TANkERSLEl''
Livery, Sale and Feed Stable.

I TAKE pleasure in informing H." public
| that have purchased the stable lately
occupied by +. VI. freeman, On the south
side of the public square. and am now pre-
pared 10 FEED and CARE tor STOCh ON
the most liberal terms.
Handsome Bnggics, Hacks, and stylish
Horses for hire. Lots. Water, Feed and
extra accommodations for Druvcrs.
Nv terms are reasonable. | shall study
10 please those who favor me with their
patronage.
J. O. TANKERSLEl.
Homer, La. March ~, l-1q. 3l:Gm
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Read the card of Messrs. UTZ & SMITH
Shreveport, La. Planters and Others need
ing anything in their line would do well
to give them call.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Quitc number of wagons have passed
through town with great bales Of wool
rolls cardcd at j. y. MoRriANp's mill, %
l. - South of Homer
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
HOMER LODGE NO. As, /. 0. 0. F..

MEETS every Monday night at o'clock,
vi at the Lodge Hall, next door below
Raglaud's Stable.
T. II. KoRTUM, \. G.; II. c. MITCHELL,
VIC; J. HOMER JORDAN, Treasurer; b. NJ.
MCHENRY, Secretary.
~ Brethren in good standing in other
Lodges are invited TO attend.
Nav IA. l-79. 393m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Everything from paper of pins OF stick
of candy mp to a hogshead Of bacon or
barrel of sugar at WILLIE EIlNGToN's,
cheap for the cash.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

All the su3stantials and delicacics of
the season are to be found at BROWN
Hotel. Prices reasonable aud fare unex-
ccptionable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

DR.. :. Y. WEBB and +. II. KoRTt'M leave
for Minden to-day or tomorrow and will
Ice gone until the first of September.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
The Kentucky Cane Mill, Evar

orators, Sugar Kettles and Pans, Sheet Cop
per. and Galvanized Iron, for sale 10y
CONWAY * BUCKELEw,
Shreveport, La.
Also Iron Pipe and Fittings, Machnis'S
Supplirs. Betting and General Hardware,
Hoes. Nails, Iron, Steel, Woodwork.
Anril ,6 lS7o 35:4m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
T1OS. II. NORRIS.
oQ(6olcsale ano l'etaiI Druggist,
Shreveport, La,
Shreveport, La,

"A Of
Window
Druggist Garden
'"o "n'n are on'r'd AT toHtAAAL Rprl6'9Gly
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
Fer Sale,

Eighty acres Of unimproved upland "
ing two miles south of Homer. A bargain
can be had by early application at this
flee. II
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
Importn mt to the Public.

THE undersigned is now running Tri-
/ Weekly HACK LINE from HOMER to
MAGNOLIA, connecting AT the latter place
with daily line to Hope. Conmodious
and comfortable hacks are providcd-good
teams and careful drivers. Hacks leave
Homer Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
and return tn, days following. Fare, -.
| also am prepared to receive and accom-
" boarders and transient guests, at my
Boarding House in Homer. Prices are rca-
sonable, and fare aud attention uncXceP-
tionable. T. L. HAMILTON.
Homer, June l., l-19. Al
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
BAR AND BILLIARD SALOON,

Southeast corner Public square,
HOMER, LA.
THE undersigned with great pleasure an
/ nounces to his friands customers and
the public generally, that his Saloon has
been entirely rcmodrlcd, and viii now, in
elegance of furniture. taste in arrangement
and quality of liquors. compare fav"rably
with any one in the state.
FINE WINES of rarrst brands.
Champagne, Claret, Rhine Wines, etc. etc.
CIGARS Of all grades, from the most ex-
quisitcly favored down To the best domes-
tic brands.
BRANDIES, French and Domestic;
Rye aud Bourbon WHISKY;
Canned Meats, Fruits, Nuts, Candies,
Groceries, aud Confectioneries Of all kinds.
Give me call and you will be pleased.
J. c. DREW.
March II, 1879 Boy
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
NORTH LOUISIANA STAGE co,

DATE or FARE AND FREIGHT ON the
IL North La. Stage TO. from Homer, La,
after July LIST, ls7-:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30

Free Of Postage to all Parts Of the Z. ,.
Remit by draft, postoffice money order,
or registered letter. Address
+. A. LEONARD,
Business Manage,
Specimen copies sent free on apple 'tiro.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-30
SHREVEPORT TIMES.
REDUCED TERMS OF THE NAM
MOTH WEEKLY.

After the LIST of September. 1873, the
terms of subscription to the Weekly Times
will be reduced as follows, money to ac-
company the subscription in every in
no
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-09

Elk JUDGE Frease presided at the
Blaine meeting. 1t must have gone
against the grain of our Greeley friend
of 1872 to introduce Blaine, who was 80
fearfully exposed in 1875. Mr.. Blaine
as Speaker of the House at Washington,
was serviceable to the Credit Mobilier
thieves by arranging committees to suit.
His worthless Fort Smith & Little Rock
Railroad bonds were we'll paid for by the
Union Pacific Railroad Co. The full ex.
posure over Blaine's own signature was
prevented by Blaine getting hold of the
letters, from the witness Mulligan, and
retaining them.
The ex.Judge in 1872 expressed the
utmost adherence of Grant and his
army of Republican plunderers. No
man was more severe in his remarks
and expressions of utter disgust at the
infamy and villainy of the base set that
then harbored 10 and around the White
House. The Repository used to, in those
days and after, assail the Judge as a
Greeleyite. But we learn the Judge pre-.
sided at the Blaine Gibson meeting with
JUNCTION! Great Cesar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-09
SKIES BRIGHT.

WE say to the Democrats of Stark
that our political sky is bright Every
reliable indication points to glorious
Democratic victory in Ohio on the second
Tuesday of October. The Republican
cause in this State is losing ground every
day, while the cause of the People-the
cause of the Democratic party-is as
steadily gaining. Republican losses and
Democratic gains are reported in most Of
the counties. Many breaches exist in
the Republican ranks-not one in the
Democratic ranks. We are closing up,
and present an unbroken front to the
enemy. The Nationals" of the State
will vote 'almost in a body for Ewing.
The election Of our entire State ticket is
aZfaCt assured. All it needs to make it
sure is vigorous completion of the good
work so we'll begun. This campaign has
been we'll planned, and we'll executed 80
far, by the Democratic party. All that
is now necessary is, that we do not cease
working; that we relax not a single eff.
fort. The one thing for us to do till the
sun sets on the Second Tuesday of 0cto-
Der is WORK Victory then, and after
victory, triumph
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-09

The fact is that General Sam Beatty is
not and never was a remarkably bril-
liant man.-Rep Oct. 4, 1879.
The foregoing is really quite candid,
and not more candid than truthful. In
the letter from Sam, that the Rep. repro
duces, Sam is made to talk learnedly and
brilliantly about State rights finance
secession, king caucus &c.
The gallant Sam swears "by the mem.
cries of Bunker Hill and the sufferings
at Andersonville." Sam ought to have
added, "by the gallant young bull" he
sent up from the South to improve the
stock of Jackson township.
Sam closes his letter with :-"Put me
down for Foster and sound currency and
National supremacy" Sam ought to
know that the only political party that
ever gave us, purposely, unsound cur
renCy, was the Republican party. Sam
served in the Mexican war, under Dem.
ocratiC administrs tion, and got his pay
in gold and silver, sound currency, "hon.
est money" In the late war, under Re-
publican rule, he got his pay in depreci-
ated paper-depreciated designedly by
the party in power. Thus were the SOL
diers swindled, and thus were Shylocks
favored for the moneyed cormorants
bought United States bonds at par with
this deprecated paper, and by special
acts these bonds were made payable in
coin, and relieved from taxation.
Will not Sam, or the Rep. have the
author of the letter tell us what he
thinks of this Republican swindling and
villainy. Is it not fact, that these Re.
publican knaves have, so far as they have
been able, fastened the labor and honest
business of this country to the moneyed
juggernaut2 This is the National su.
premacy" the Republican leaders mean. |
1t is moneyed despotism and monopoly |
Sam and the Rep. do not deny his
having voted Republican for several
years past. This parading him through |
their papers as new convert and all
that, is stuff. and shows just what very
ass Sam Beatty is in the hands of such
knaves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-09
THE GREAT LIVE ISSUE OF THE

THE GREAT LIVE ISSUE OF THE
4. y iPREsENT. p it lf3t
The Alliance RevielO last week took up
a column, by taking an article from the
Indianapolis Journal, to prove Senator
Voorhees, 'an,old Copperhead," and that
he had used the HMy dog--A.
Lincoln" &c. -
The whole thing Ia only rehash of
the slander trash and lies of the war
period, and is only another effort Of
Hayes's seryile tools to cary this election
upon the "bloody shirt" issues, instead
of the living questions Of the present.
The editor of the ReuietD is Postmaster
at Alliance, and. holds his commission
as such postmaster from Postmaster
General, Key. who was an officer in the
Confederate army. Why does the Re-
view man seek to arraign Mr.. Voorhees,
now, and not hold Key, Mcsby, Long.
street and others responsible? Does
voting the Republican ticket wash out
all stains, and make these wicked rebels
white as snow2
But Senator Voorhees, is speaking in
this State, and drawing immense crowds,
in advocating the election Of those gal
liant soldiers, and "loyap men, who were
not "copperheads," Generals EwINa and
RICE. Voorhees, ably and nobly advo-
Gates the cause Of our "loyal". candidates
Union soldiers by thousands go to hear
this eloquent orator from Indiana, and
go away Cheered and encouraged. Let
the Review abandon this old and silly
stuff and twaddle it INDUCES in 30 much.
No doubt the editor is alarmed for next
year, as the postOfiCe, in the event of a
Democratic President, might find an
other incumbent. But for fraud in the
White House, and rebel Postmaster
General, the ReUieaO man would not sub.
scribe himself Asst P. M. at Alliance.
The great issue involved now is
whether the PEOPLE shall rule. Shall
we have free CountryP Shall we have
absolute acquiesCenCe in the decisions
of the majority" or shall perjury, bri.
berry, fraud and force prevailP The AL
lance Reuiew and that ilk, believe in and
defend the latter the Democracy and
Senator Voorhees,, the former. This is
the great live issue Of the present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-09

The Enquirer article, exposing the
Foster-V Vattman conspiracy, will be
found in this paper, and should be read
by every honest voter in Stark county,
To see this old Know Nothing, Charles
Foster, conspiring in this way, shows his
distressing desire for votes, Foster is a
corruption trickster of the meanest
kind, and honeIt men should vote down
all such vermin. These fraud specimens
stop at neither perjury nor forgery
through bribery to accomplish their dia-
boliCal designs. They are ready to use
instruments and tools to carry out their
purposes. Let honest citizens of Stark
county vote against Charles Foster, the
Corruptionist and trickster.