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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
The Best Chance Yet.

Let every person in Claiborne parish Tho
wants a fine horse or mule, at moderate
price, call on Thornton Bridgeman, who
has "A fine lot of stock on hand. His prices
are not to be equalet. He has stock fitted
TO the wants of any purchaser If you want
a well broke horse or mule. 20 to Bridge
man-if you want one unbrokcn. then YOU
have To 60 to Bridgrman. Remember the
place, five miles west of Homer The trip
will pay you.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

The ladies are very shrewd traders and
20 always where they can get the best bar
gains. HENRY DREYFuss q SONS estab-
iishment, corner Of Market and Texas street,
Shreveport, is crowded every day with Ia
dies purchasing dry goods the natural in
ference is that at HENRY DREYFUss &
SoS's they get such goods rs they want at
such prices As please them. Their stock is
large and well selected, having been bought
by Mr.. Dreyfuss in person, and includes
every thing to be Thought Of under the
head Of dry goods. Their clerks know
their business and are polite to customers
and the affability of the propretors makes
a friend of every acquaintance. Any one IN
search of dry goods of any kind would do
well to step into this establishment and
see for him or herself what bargains can be
obtained there. Special Inducements are
offered to country merchants buying large
quantities.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
Election Notice.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That an
N election will I've held on MONDAY, the
10th day of November, at Gordon, in Ward
Two, in said parish and State, for Police
Juror for said ward, to I'LL the vacancy Gre
ated by the resignation of John VI. Dunn.
Gordon is hereby designated a. the poll
ing place in said ward, and the commits
sioners who shall hold said election are
hereby declared to I've j. NJ Dunn. o. A,
Smith and DIR. J. F.. Meadors. Returns TO
be made to the President of the Police Jn-
rs, who shall declare the result Of said
election.
Given under my hand officially, on this
the 2sth day of October, i-79.
A. 7. NELSON, Prest. p. J.
October %, 1879. 1l2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

The night WAS dark and the moon it
shone serenely by the sea, while the waves
at the foot of the rifted rock they muir
INJURED pleasantly, when the Gondeline OF
the prcseut decade left her home in search
of some labor-saving invention that would
lessen the weight Of labor in making suit
Of clothes for the young Teller to whom she
had given her life's young love. She found
tho place at No. 30 Texas street, and the
Invention wanted wss soid her by FOSTER
CARTsh In the shape Of . Wheeler q Will
son No. e sewing machine.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Among the most reliable houses in Sireve-
port is that of Koran & LooSEY, on the
Levee. BY reference to their card it will
be seen that they are dealers In saddles,
wagons, harness, &c. All Of our readers
who have hides to sell should seek this
house. They give good weights and prices.
They purchase, also, beeswax, tallow, &c.
We cordially recommend the firm.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Miss n. A. FILLS, of Shreveport, is pre-
pared at all times 10 furnish the latest and
NEST fashionable styles in costumes, hats,
shoes, cloaks, &c. Miss Files is quite pop
Mar with the ladies of Claiborne and is
always happy to serve them.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Goodbye, sweetheart, goodbye" gayly
sang a lovely girl ~ she tripped down to
So Texas street to buy from BEN HOLMAN
a selection Of his fine dress goods. fofz-
man keeps in stock the best Of Everything
in the line Of dry goods, clothing, &c. He
is an enterprising merchant who believes
in quick sales aud small profits. Never
fail to give him call when in Shreveport.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
New Entertainments
n Office.

HAVING determined to remove Ia Mon
III roe TO continue the practice "f my
profession in that city. hereby notify the
public that will take no other husiness
in Claiborne parish All who are indebted
to me are politely requested to settle NJ
once.
JNO. :. VOTING.
Homer. La, Nov. 9Th l-19. l2;2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

The farmer who carries his crop to Min.
den, while he il worried AT the low price Of
cotton, feels sure that Messrs. WEBB &
BARNES will pay him every nickel that it
Is worth, and that they will sell him gro
ceries and dry goods so low that his money
will 60 q long ways. Don't forget this
frm when business calls You to Minden.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Now that Christmas holidays draw near,
and friends, relations and lovers are cast
ing about for appropriate testimonials OF
affection TO offer those loved best, it is well
to remember that good and handsome jew
eiry is always in style, and that T. II. KoR-
ruN has the most exquisite selection and
assortment ever brought to Homer. Mr.
k.sa polite gentlemen and can always
spare time from his work in repairing
watches, clocks and jeweiry, to show his
goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
Strayed or stolen,

IRON Homer, La, on the 2lst Octnbrr
L last, one HORSE MULE, four years old,
about l5s hands high. mouse-colorrd. one
saddle spot on each side of the back. Any
information leading to the recovery of the
mule will be- thankfully received aud trou'
BILE literally rewarded.
Address W. A. CARR, or SHERIFF.
Nov. 3, l-79. Homer, La
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
WAGON ANDCARRIAGESHOP.

THE undersigned informs the people of
i Homer and surrounding country that
be has just opened u shop as above first
door south Of Ragland's Stable, where he
is prepared to do any work in his line IN
the very style and at reasonable rates. He
solicits patronage and warrants satisfac-
ton. W. NJ. RANKIN.
Sept. "a, 1879. Off
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Messrs. JOHN c. LoYE & Co., Minden,
bid bold and willing defiance to their
competitors in tho mercantile world. They
have splendid stock; they have polite
and attentive clerks; they want cotton and
will pay for it; they want to sell goods and
have marked them down low.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Our friends who have been trading in
Minden speak in the highest terms Of the
liberality Of the merchants Of that town.
Messrs. II. 4 w. A. DRAKE are winning
golden opinions by their high prices for
cotton aud low rates for goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

As we walked up the street on Saturday
last we saw several wagons unloading
their contents, and, upon inquiry, learned
that JOSEPH SHELTON was receiving the
largest stock Of drugs, fancy and toilet ar
ticles, medicines, tobacco, cigars and Ii
auors ever brought to this market. BY a
happy stroke of fortune these goods were
al bought so low as to enable him to sell
cheaper than any of his competitors.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

The mystic number that attracts most
attention is g, WONDERFUL EIGHT Tes-
timonals pour in upon Messrs. Barnhart &
Miller, all testifying that this new med-
cine is the greatest blessing of the age.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
Cash Receipts.

We will continue to publish under this
heading the names of those who each
week pay mp their subscriptions. This list
10 intended a. a memorandum for the pro-
lection Of subscribers against possible
errors in our books:
Troup Wafer, q 90 W w Dormon, 81 on
Ell Johnson, . on " ID Peterson, on
tt Foreman. .........--....l o.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Right along, day and night, drives the
machinery of F. L. & r. A. ALIENS mill,
gin and foundry. Read their adj. in anoth-
or column for particulars Of their business.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

We are not near enough to hear the
whistle of MoRELAHD's mill, hut know
that he is constantly engaged in grinding
corn, ginning cotton and car,ling W ool, and
that he afves satisfaction.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Dr.. J. L. AvRgyT is now residing in Ho
ner. and will devote himself to the prac'
tce Of his profession. The Doctor will
make monthly visits TO Vienna.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

The "Peiican Clothing Store is located
At No. 81 Texas street, Shreveport, and
BES LASpMAS defics the world in prices.
Don't forget il.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

HAWKS got it," is familiar phrase to
the people of Claiborne. 1t means that
W. 3. Haven, Shreveport, La, has the best
wagons, saddles, harness, plows, buggies,
&c, &c, to be found in any market.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Buy your stoves in Shreveport, and give
+. MARrEL call, rs be deals in the popu-
lar Bucks Brilliant and Charter Oak.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

EIIiSGToS's new house will soon be
completed; but, in the meantime, he will
keep the old one chock full Of first-class
goods that he will sell at bottom figures.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

Mr.. BROWN has just returned from
Shreveport with lot of provisions for that
hotel Of bis. Brown has always fed we'll
but will now improve, if Improvement is
possible.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

- -.AA III
" ''N'o""''
IN compliance with the requirements Of
L the constitutional convention lately
held IN the city OF New Orleans, and In obe-
dience g the proclamation OF Lieut.. Gov
ernor Witt, acting Governor Of Louisiana,
and III obedience To the general laws OF the
State aforesald-Notice IN hereby gwen,
that a general election will be held III the
parish Of Claiborne, on the
Flint Tuesdav In l1ecenher. 1879.
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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05

JULES GuERRE, Shreveport, makes the
purest candy in Louisiana. HIS wedding
and other cakes are first-class.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
JNO. e. MORRlS,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchant,
TRENTON, LA.

DERSONAL attention given to all Cotton
I and Freights intrusted TO his care.
Jaly q, 1917. TSn
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-05
-kotice ia Ru/.jaalA.

TWILL continue the RECEIVING snA
1 FORWARDING BUSINESS q IL Mn
den Lower Landing, - Win Givs pUsso-
al and prompt atteatioa = ~ kQai1a -
trusted TO me. Ithankng H. ~ 81
very liberal pstrouab = ~ - Itsee
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The New York herald., 1879-07-29
THE TROUBLE ON THE COLUMBIA.

New YORK. July %. 1879.
To THE EDITOR HERALD
The general fairness of your reports induces to
vary from general OF living dowp err
roneous statements. The trouble on the Columbia
yesterday afternoon, vouched for by the police.
men, first officer and pilot of short duration.
The parties had been hilarious but not quarrelsorle
and any difficulty apprehended the
pilot sounded police alarm and he says tina. in
thirty seconds the policemen and first officer with
sufficient force to quell any disturbance. were
on hand. arrested the nosiest fellow. put
him below and the impending ''riot
of 1000 people liable to occur, but it's almost
stant suppression creditabe. II your reporter
any other good citizen observed any Objectionable
conduct by reporting it to the Office in police
would have been kindly received and promptly acted
upon. Outside of our employees, two gentlemen
were seated on the same deck all the way up. and
declare they neither saw nor heard anything of the
"row,' while the mass of people the two decks
below were doubtless much surprised at your
port Us were the officers OF the boat.
very large load of passengers probably many
more than she Is authorized to carry" when
the fact is she had less than two-thrts
the number allowed by the United States
the number carried each trip and each passage
has to be reported under oath to the inspectors 10
one unused to counting large masses OF people their
estimate would be largely IN excess of the actual
number / therefore think the disturbance re-
ported well the number of passengers ON
board were largely overrated by your representa-
tive.
Strange IL may seem. after travelling for years
on the Rockaway boats. and with ordinary powers
OF observation. have yet to the first dis
turbance on board of OF them. and believe that
protection adopted in any other conveyance in
this community. Il. CORNELL WHITE
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
BASEBALL.

largo assenblage of spectators witnessed tho
game at Jersey City yesterday afternoon between
tho Jersey City Club and the Eastons, of Easton Pa
The game after the irst inning one OF tho most
brilliant that has ever been played in this vicinity.
both clubs playing perfect fielding game. The
Jersey Citys opened the game in the first inning by
scoring three unearncd runs. the only they
scored throughout the game. one of the players
D. .xon) sprained his ankle badly that he had DO
Clubs. ls. ID 3d iM 5M Gth. tn. Sth QM.
Jersey city ...3 0 o o o o g
Runs caraed--Jerscy city, o; Eiston. First base
by crrors-Jursey City. .; Eason. 2. Total left on
bases Jersey City, .; Easton, .. Total base hits
Jersey CITY, 4; Eastcn, q. struck out-Jersoy city.
|: Easton, 3. Umpro-Jamos Wardcl. Time OF
game. III. i0m. Wild pitchcs--Capcroon Il Poor
man. U.
At tho Union Ground. Brooklyn. the Metropolitan
championship game between the New York and
Montgomery clubs resulted in victory for the New
lorks. who won the game in the first two innings.
The following IL the scoro:-
clubs. Isl. "a. I'd. 4M. 5h. ca. ia. SN. 0h
New York.......4 . U DO
Montgomcry....l u . . . q
Umpire--Mr. barlow, of the Chelsea cub
The New Dcdtords defeated the Campellas at New
Bedford, in eight inning game by ascorc OF TO 1.
The League championship game ~ Buffalo be-
tween the Buffalo and Providence clubs resulted IN
| victory for the former by score of to 3.
: The championship game ut Worcester between the
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
VAC H TT n g..
Cruise Of the Atlantic
Yacht Club.
FROM BLACK ROCK TO NEW LONDON.
Light Winds and Run Without Much
Excitement
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

New LONDON. Conn. July %. 1872
The visit OF the Atlantic Yacht Club to Black Roc.
quite success and gave general satisfaction to
the yachtsmen OF the fleet 1t is strange that this
harbor has not been visited moro often by yachts on
a cruise as it makes pleasant break in the trip
from Glen Cove New London and is far preferable
to New Haven the harbor that has generally been
selected At Black Rock there is good anchorage
and plenty of water for the largest schoon-
ers. There is no difficulty in finding
the channel. it is wide and well
Luoyod. The George Hotel is also quite al attrac-
ton. and the guests cxerted themselves last night
to entertain the yachtsmen who came on shore
Many of the guests hail IRON Brooklyn. There is
nice beach for bathing. and the surrounding coun-
try abounds in picturesque drives. The George
Hotel is owned by Mr.. Wells well known show
man. who travelled with Tom Thumbs party during
the zenith their success. The yachtsnen enjoyed
themselves shore, but returned to their yachts
before midnight. early start had to be made for
New London.
LEAVING BLACK ROCK HARBoR.
At daylight there quite pleasant northeriy
breeze, but it did not hold, and when the little
Daisy got under way at six O'Clock there was only
sufficient air to keep her canvas full. Commodore
Fish fred a gun from the Agnes at half-past
o'clock to prepare to get under way and fifteen min
utes later gun was fired from the sloop Winsome
a signal for the second class to top their
booms. The Winsome and Stella then hoistei
their anchors and got out of tho har-
bor, the latter leading the way. There was
light northeasterly breeze and the yachts started
off with their booms to starboard. Ten minutes
later Vice Commodore Cooper fired u gun from the
Orion as o signal for the first class to get away. The
Peerless moved off first, quickly followed by the
Orion, Dolphin. Sadie and Agnes in the order named
Tho Atalanta in little trouble getting away
and had to lower boat to pull her bow
round, but presently got started. and was as well
off the Others the breeze so light that they
were hardly moving. Going out OF the harbor the
Stella and Winsome cut corners going inside of the
red spar buoy, and then the Orion. Dolphin. Sadie
and Agnes followed suit. The Peerless went round
tho buoy, followed by the Atalanta. Outside the
yachts trimmed sail and steered east half south.
The breeze about northeast, keeping
them close hauled. just about point Free
Outside the Peerless sent up her staysail as
if N-mined . - '"Ht-A-"A. tho
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
BRIGHTON BEACH RACES.

The following is summary Of the races at
Brighton Beach yesterday
BEroHroS BEACH FAIR GnoUNDs-srxrn AND LAST
DAY SECOND MEETING postponed from Sat
urday. July 26), Monday. July %, 1879
FIRST RAcE-Cornell White Steamboat Company
Purse of $500. OF which $50 to the second; winner
lbs extra; other winners to carry weight for age;
madcns allowed If three years old, lbs.; If four
years 10 lbs ;l five years more. 10 lbs. Ono mile.
William Jcnnings' ch. C. Glenmore, years, by
Glen Athol, dam Lolita, lis lbs. ..... IL. Booth)
L. Stcarns. Jr.'s, ch. C. Farley, years. ~ lbs.
'"''1 ' ''~ CAdlcr) 8
Pools-Glcnmorc. $40; field. 1s.
SECOND RAcE-Locust Grove and Brighton Beach
Railway.-purse $3.50, OF which $50 to the second;
horses beaten and not having won a race at Brighton
allowed lbs; maidons allowed. IL three years old.
10 lbs; If four years. 15 bs.; IL five or more, 20
lbs. Heats OF thrcc-quartcrs of mile.
j. Van Hagcn's b. h. Nirgilian, years. by Virgil.
dam La Henderson, us lbs. -. IL. Booth
+. stearns. Jr.'s gr. c. Surprise, years. W lbs
NJ sullcy's br. Ii. Carver. Jr.. years. 1903 lbs).
w. II. Babcock's b. IN. Janet Murray. years.
1l3 lbs. ,flood dis
J. Martins Dr. &. Diamond, years. i2i lbs.....
A. Tayior's b. c. -. years. by bennington.
dam Emily Fuller. % lbs 800. .Quantrclp dis
Time. :22it-l:23.
Pools. before the race--virgaii. $780, Janet Muir
raw SIS: surprise, $40; Emily Fuller colt. Sy Dia-
mond so; Carver Jr.. SO. After nrst heat-Nireil-
Tninp RAcn.-Conoy Island Daily Nacs purse.
$3.50 OF which $50 to second; "a handicap tor all
apcs one milo and an eighth.
Mr.. Duny's ch. &. Baton Rorgol3 years. by Bonnie
Scotland, dam Blondin, ~ lbs. N. Mclaughlin)
]. Nowman's b. II. Shylock. aged. 1l3 lbs......''
IN. ueywood) 2
z. q. Smiths b. +. Ider years. 90 lbs ..........
"a. Williams) .
A. Tayors b. c. Milan, years. 11S lbs. (Spmling) o
+. Stcarns. Jr.'s. ch c. Virsinian years 100 lbs.
Nv. Shiulds) o
DR.. Lynchs b. C. Clyde Hampton 8 years. 100 lbs.
a. hIil or) D
Time, 20ils.
pools--shylock, 500; Milan, $40; virginian. $780,
field, $3i.
Fuunru RAcE.--Ocean Hotel grand hand cap
stccplcchasc; purse $b0U of which SiUJ to tho
ond About two miles and half.
ID. A. McClinch's CHI. h. Vcntilator, aged, by Van
daI. dam Carolin, 1913 lbs. bs............ij. Martini
Daley Bros b. IN. Lizzie ID, years. l33 lbs.
lDivan) q
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN KENNEDY.

All that was mortal of the late Captain Thomas
j. Kennedy Inferred in Calvary Ccmc-
tcsy yesterday afternoon. The body conveyed
from his late residence. Eighty street, in
the morning. and taken to 81. Joseph's Catholic
Church Mt Eighty aevcnth street aud First avenue.
where high requiem mass celebrated. The Rev.
Father Busen oiliciatcd cclcbrant. \ floral arch.
appropriately inscribed, placed near the casket
by the 1ncinbcrs of the Ninth precinct. of which de-
ceased was formerly captain. An address deliv-
cred by the Rev. Father Durthaor. The following
gentlonien acted as pallbcarcrs Captain Edward
walsh ftoundsinan Deane, Sergeant Douglas. OF the
Fifteenth precinct; Mr.. Morgan Jones, MIR. John
Price. ex-Warden John Stacom and MIR. John VIII.
Jams. Among tho police officials present In
spectors Dilks, 1horne and McDermott: Captains
Davis, Bcrg!iod Garland. Eakin. Byrucs. Willians,
and Nul,.
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING PARK

The announcement of trot at the Gentlemen's
Driving Park yesterday for $1,000 brought out .
good number of turfmen and roadsters. The con-
testants in the match were J. w. Drscolls bay
gelding Carrie Allen. by Garibaldi. and his half
sister. bay mare. by Garibaldi named by Ike
Paving. The horses better known on
the road than on the track. hence the
large attendance OF road drivers. When brought out
for preliminary jog it was that the mare was
lame Inquiry elected the fact that she fell lame in
the morning. but the stable men thought she could
go all right. Her owner strongly urged not to
start tho mare. but his answer was. mo; here's
hundreds of people come to see trot,
and I'm going to give it them" Accordingly the
bell was rung. The mare did not appear to be
riousiy lame. and many thought she would make a
good 1t freely stated that il the mare held
her legs close race the neighborhood OF 2:.3
might be looked for. In consequence OF the mares
laneness Carrie Allen took a strong lead il what
betting done.
SUMMARY.
GENTLEMEN's DRIVING PARK formerly Fieetwood).
July 2SMatch for 81 900; mile heats, best three in
five. i'll harness.
j. W Driscoil's b. g. Carrie Allen. ............
Ike Pawling's b. u. - by Garibaldi. ...... 2dr.
T9ME.
Quarter. HdU. Nile.
First heat. ............. 3S 1:l5la 234la
SECOND heat... 3its l:l0sA 2:o3
The New York herald., 1879-07-29
FIRE ON A FERRYBOAT.

The passengers on tho Roosevelt stree. ferry boat
Montana were thrown into CONSERVATION by cry OF
"firol ON the twenty minutes past nine o'clock
trip to Williamsburg last night. hose attached
to the force pumps and lively stream of watcr
sent into her engine room Clouds of smoke ana
steam followed the deluge aud after few minutes
delay in midstrcam the boat resumed her course.
reaching her slip at the foot OF broadway about li-
teen minutes behind time There fortunately
put low passengers on board. Mr.. Chappci super.
lntenucnt OF tue ferry, when questioned, iiiststd
that the engine had become uVcrhcatcd aud Us hing
worse was the matter. Those who were ptoscits
however, say that tho boat on lite over tho
boiler, and but for the prompt discovery of the
haines almost she lett the New YORK slip
and the energy displayed by the men u catastrophe
would have accompanied the blaze.