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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-07-28


WASHINGTON, July 27.-John
Digs, the negro who outraged Mrs.
James Tchiffsly Saturday night
last u. Darntstour, Maryland, was
lodged In Jail at Rockville yester.
day. Shortly before four o'clock
.-.s mo-nino about 6rv men an.
,eer.a af the IAN and one of them
5,,c..r.s fsaissior ON A plea of
,5eure atiaa Sheriff k itcher re.
e,s,t s1ui.fapce while ne crowd
rsmel1.fs6a they fs.l hack a few
Ia. .r Ter rarr1,l sanand be.
iov n. .. l# slt den1ur vas made
ty-,bs ,..anIv Sts.V Tb,s was the
sl.nat ,.ailo assau'. and the door
ga. bs,isan In Wbils the door
,yss beine falc43 quite a. melee &C.
,,,r,sd ~ ltte,otilsers. and even
mr. nlcgs H.aa tee1 brought out
into tne opsi aif, ths 7aeriff made
'o'ne' 9'teiAp 90 sscue the
F'''ner' hs mmediately
siught ma hs'd' In bis
tsstrusg'es ne f9es'Vsd a cut on
tue arn1 Inc crows hen hurried
Digs Off his ankio irons clankins
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-07-28

Thscs Homoct+ds Ia Oregon.
SAN FRANCISCO, July N.-A
Portland dispatch Gays that Mrs.
Anna Lynch, of the Keystone
House, was fatally stabbed by Alex.
Watteson, who, she claims, made
a dishonorable proposition to her
and attempted an indecent assault.
u.s. Cartwright shot and killed
Fed. Mendor, in Mohawk Valley,
Linn county, near Eugene City,
this morning. Cartwright claims
that the act was done In self-de-
tense.
]. Goodman, a horse doctor in an
Z alteration with Dick Warren, IN
South Brownsville. Linn county,
Saturday night, shot Warren in the
back, inf icting wound which will
probably prove fatal. A woman is
ut the bottom ofthe trouble. Good
win gave himself up to the author.
tiles,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
A CARD.

TT having been reported that bad quit
| the Market business In Homer, taks
his method Of contradicting the rumor.
I found it difficult at one time to sell besf
because there was so much fresh mat
being sold. But can assure my patruls
that as soon as the spring fairly opens I
will endeavor to supply all their wants =
The way of beef, mutton and pork. IL
not propose to undcrsell anybody. win
sell meat as cheap a. possible, and vin
always furnish the very best. l hope thsS
all will find it 10 their advantage to pet.
ronize me. Twill. after a little while, buy
hogs. cattle and sheep at the highect
market price.
| expect to sell rs have always sold,
whether there is any competition or not.
Respectfully,
THOMAS ID. KINDER
March 3, l--0. 9;n
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
Personal.

Mrs. jamie Taylor, Of Winfield Ne"
York is in our town, stopping with W. T.
Carr, Esq. Mrs. Taylor Will re'nai" -
about a week. Those who knew Mrs' 10y
lor as Miss jamie Randle, will be pleaseu
to meet her again after an absence Oh I''
years.
Mr.. Haden, of the popular hrm Oh ~'.s !.
4 Ford, reached town Yesterday ana 'ei'
this morning. Mr. Hsden was IN Se"' T."
of orders but arrived just after the 'n'.
chant. had left for New Orleans Gregg +"
Ford have an excellent reputation IN our
community.
MILO. Drew, Of Shreveport came up
on the stage last saturday night ana VIII
stop in Homer several days.
Richard McHenry has left Shreveport
and will spend the spring and summer III
Homer.
Allen Barksdalc Esq" Of vienna mas
been attending the last term OF the i"'''''
Court.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
HoArR, La, March 3rd, 1880.

Mr.. EpIToR-Please allow me space in
your valuable paper that ! may inform
your readers something about my manner
of life in this community. l was sent
here by those high in authority IN
my church to preach to the people, and !
have done 40 TO the best Of my feeble
ability. have wronged no man out OF
ANYTHING Ihave humbly tried to condnct
myself as a christian and no one can
truthfully say anything else Of me.
Ever since came to the town Of Homer
have taught school. and have tried to
discharge NY duty rs christian, ~
Teacher and A. an humble citizen. On the
3rd day of March received letter or
d,rlnv me to leave Homer within ten
days. This letter il signed by "A commit
tee Of ten. ask those who wrote that
letter to come up boldly and IN tn" light
of day aud let their humble servant know
What j. IN" doctrine hc has preached that
gave ohrnsc deny emphatically thnt
any teachings of mine would in any way
au,aruui-e the races, and no person can
say 80. have preached the gospel OF the
Lord Jesus Christ and the doctrine Of
love all men. The charge made against
m. j. false and cannot be proven. Let my
accu~rrs stand forth in the light of lieav-
en- and not conceal himself within an
anonymous letter.
The chairman Of that committee, II
there be- IN fact such a committee, should
have sent h~ name 80 that might know
who j., my accusrr. II am not 10 preach
the gospel here, where shall goi Kansas
| am told i not the place, neither is Ii
bcrla--wh here then may | preach If not
here IN the south among my pr"pIr' l
SAY then that have no certain city, but
seek one whose maker and builder i God
-. that had wings like dove, would
It's away and be at rest. Lord hide me in
Thy tabernacle from the wicked one.
conclude in the hope To receive assur-
. dut'N lIbll SUM- S'bh lli'H'ii ~ hH''
that have many among the white pcopl"
IN Homer.
lour servant, in our Lord and saviour
JcSu, Christ, Isaac BvrIuCk.
.lhc above letter explains itself Som"
Irresponsible party having some private
grievance Of hi, own has sought very
cuutrmpthlr means to alarm a good man.
The cIiizri.~ of Homer To- Il man rrpudiatr
all such documents. They look upon con.
duet of that Kind ~ prrniciouN in the
highest degree. 1t is not the wish of Our
community that Rev. Isaac Bullock should
leave the town. The committee of Ten
We imagine. consists OF one or perhaps
two persons Who have an aniinoslty to,
ward Isaac Bullock bccausc III enforcing
the discipline of his church he has been
severe on some of the fraii females Of Ia,
congregation. This l. Bullock's view aud
it j. not AN unreasonable one.
4 lesson should hc taught persons who
bring rrpruach upon Il whole community
Iii..y should hc found out, aud if there j,
any law for their punishment they should
receive It's full benefit.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
TULIP ACADEMY.

THE Exercises of this Institution for ths
wear l--O will commence on MONDAY.
the 18th January.
Terms ~ 10 and 81 90 per month iron
dnv of admission.
Board in good honscs nj the lowest rates.
W. j. LESLIE, Principal.
January :, l--o. 2l:2m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
Doc Trading Extraordinary.

No advertisement has been inserted
giving notice Of the fact, yet We are as
sured that one Of our most enterprising
firm--in fact the youngest firm in town
have made a speciality of purchasing dogs.
The department Of canine Investments is
under the control Of the handsome and
popular Junior. who il aided 10y a mcr-
chant next door If equal popularity and
genial manners whu contributes his s"rvi-
&C.. ~ sampler free. Mongrrls, puppies,
whclp-. hounds aud ours Of low drgrrr, II
they rat pass insrcctiotr, may be- sold To
the aforesaid junior.
Clark Jackson "A youth of midnight
complexion. SNOWY ryrhall-, thick lips AID
u foot ltkc ih ovcnl'd, feeling The need "f
a Few mick,c~ in current coin, determined
to part With T,Gr, the friend of hi youth,
the paItnrr oi his joys and 'p"--nm hunt-,
Of his -offov> and chicken ihrtts. Zig"
would have rated rs good ordinary and u
Nttlr oil color, b,lns yalirr dog. II"
had Melancholy ,ountruaucc. a waiI-cyc,
a cofittltrs disposition and the mango.
CLARK, with that sublime integrity ="
,harartrri-ti, of b., Iacr, LN"d the price
Of hi- dc. at on, dollar aud tity e'nt~.
After adt-,a--taH Ell all points. and III"
declaration by Clark that ia" apprrh"n-
,Ivc look in Tlcc'- ~" was due {" a bash
iul and refining disposition rather than :"
ftgh, fur,ha-. wa- agree! DH # lIs"
should Prove To- be- a bold dog not easily
heightened.
cob '>,ourcc lIgc amt skr'ry. Dat dog
- brave. ! TIL !nn, y"nng B"'s, amt
nothing gvinc {" >krcT dat dog. No sar,
ynu urhcr j. to shrcr lIsc. III dat, all
you'- pending "u YOU mont ~ we'll hand
u... n,Yr dat dollar ana = bali and take de
pup. What's Yer gwinr tel do wld dat
i>trr box. Mar~trr' Yer gwinr ter tie
it to Ti@r'> tail l. Yer. Sho. f yer wants
ter Try lIgri- coinage Yer better gii some
thing 'lnrmiug. Yer gNluc To- put some
shot IN dr box, j. Yer, pat'- all fonl'~h-
ness; yer nchcr j. to -hccr dat dog. stand
back Till YOU jump. course WILL ami
1lcr'> gviuc t"r -'ay right here Law.
honey, | hear dat money rttl.ug IN dies"
old pockets now
tLuh stood back. the Junior yelled and
jumped and ilGr passed r-prcttou-iu-
decd hc passed everything in sight.
4.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Dallas, Texas, has extended an invita-
ton to General Grant to visit that city OH
his return from Mexico.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Eggs are plentiful at ten cents dozen.
Claiborne hens are doing Themselves great
credit.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Nearly five hundred Thousand dollars
have been subscribed in the United states
for the relief Of the suffering Irish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Again Nes-rs. Gibson, Jonas. Einm and
King place MS under obligations for numet-
ous fayors.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

II il an old pIoyrIh that winter never
rots in the sky, which simply means that
the ,lildnrss of the wiutcr is coinpen-
satcd 10y the severity of the following
spring. perhaps 10y an unusual l"wncN~ "f
temperature IN the summer. These old
rr,r.rhA ar, the result Of ages of human
experience. They may prove meaningless
sometimes. but those times are nj rare in
t,ryals. Their Vrrifcatlon is the rule and
not the exception. In view of these facts
would it not be well for Us to prepare for
. cold, wet spring.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

A copy of Popc's works; copy of by
ron, Moore, Scott or Shakespeare may b"
had at the post office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Jay Gould, now the grra, railroad king,
has been in Dallas and other Texas towns
inspecting railroad and Telegraph lines.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

\ communication from W. :. Copeland
has hcru m-la'd. II vii! he diligently
>"uGat for 10y every man III the oncc from
editor to "dcvll." and when found 1t shall
appear. We are all the more anxious 10
publish II for the reason that n contains
certain STRUCTURES ON the GrNRpINN that
a., 80 mluitr>tly unjust and 80 far fetched,
HAT II must Ice answered Wlr.n thu com,
mGuculou IS found it shall be- printed. aud
tie M~trJ,, Attorney, pro tom. # hc thinks
ID necessary. will have hi~ say over his
own Signature. - that official las mo II .ht
10 reach the people through the editorials
of thu GUAHpI\>. We are gric>,d that
Mr.. Copeland should he So sorcly di>ap,
pointed. Let HIM wait week and his
luridly sarcastic contribution shall appear
But Tor fear of mi>hap let him rrwrite
his article and iorw ard to the GUARDIAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

1t has been on" Of the pulling qucs-
hon' for years what becomes of the
pins" We are beginning to think what
becomes of all the mules, is soon to be a
troublesome question. In the last five
years not less than five hundred mules
have been sold each year, and the demand
IL still increasing. Quite a number of
drorers have sold out their stock. and
there are now four or five droy,s j., ,o,.,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

We were aerreably surprised the other
day to learn from Mr.. Harris that Rev.
Isaac Bullock uses the very best class Of
books in school-houks that are far sune.
nor to those used in the white schools
The Book of Nature is beyond doubt the
best school book we have ever seen. All
children should be supplied with them.
Every teacher in the parish should see
that class or classes are formed at once
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Notwithstanding the inclrmrncy of the
weather, Rev. }. r. Davidson filled his np.
pointment on Sunday last at the lrc'hy.
terrain Church.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

We have received several responses to
our request that ginu,rS would furnish u~
with the number of bale, Of cotton ginucd
10y them this SEASON. Others have refused
tn furnish the facts to rs, fearing that
II may Ne the means, - they saN. Of taxing
them. We do not suppose that any per
son in Claiborne l. liable Ia the tan ON
public gins. We do not propo>, To pub
l,h list Of names We only want the
amount in aggregate 81 that We may know
how many bales are made in Claiborne
parish. Will not farmers. mill and gin
men furnish us with the facts.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
The Ration Rouge Capit"lIan pays Us this
hrnlsnnr rnlnnlIntnt:

The BATON Rouge Capit"lian pays Us this
handsome compliment:
The Claiborne Guardian is one Of the
uratr>i aud best edited country papers in
the state. Indeed its talented editor will
compare IN point ot ability With the best
editorial talent IN the state.
Praise from this source deserves the
highest appreciation. The editor Of the
Cap,toliau, Leon lastrmski, ISL is cul-
tvatcd gentleman, honorable aud able
He impressed Us most faVnrahly when we
met him in New Orleans. We are grateful
to the Capitolian for such kind words We
have conscicntiously underworld to make
the Guardian as nearly perfect As possible
1t is proof that we have hot entirely failed
TO receive encomiums from so brilliant a
source.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

All the merchants are of to New Or
leans this week. We mny soon expect
large stocks of goods that vii be literally
neutrality-suspicious.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Reeds Gilt Edsr Tonic regulates the
bowels
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

1t is striking fact that in those homes
where books most abound the children
grow up with a thirst for knowledge that
leads them to apply themselves with more
carnestness at school than do those chill
dren who have no early advantages. Pa
rents should buy books for their children.
Such books as viii inculcate fondnesS
for reading - Robinson Crusoc, Swiss Fam
lily Robinson, Pilgrims Progress, Ivanhoe,
and many others. They may be found at
the post Office,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

The sensation ON last Saturday was a
couple of musicians, one blind and TIN
other destitute of legs. They wcrr a PIT
liable pair indeed. Their music WAS good,
yet their unfortunate condition, rather
their violns, procured liberal donations
from every crowd to which they played.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
Senator L. n. Mutt.

All the member Of the Homer bar e1-
ccpt General Yonng have united in q
telegram urging the appointment Of Sen
ator L. ~ Mutt to the Supreme Bench
General Young would have joined in this
request had he not have advocated the
claims Of Mr.. Todd, Of Morehousc, before
knowing it was the intention of the
friends Of Mr.. Mutt Ia urge him for the
place. We have already declared that
Capt. Mutt was our decided preference,
and We were moved to r-pousc his cause
because We recognized that he possessed
that fitted him tor this exalted and re-
-ponshlc position. ~ u lawyer h"
has for years been at the head If his pro-
frs-inu in the city of Shreveport. To thu
investigation Of all legal questions h.
brings mind we'll stored 10y that Labor.
Gus study which ir"gnn IN his carly youth
has continued until the present time.
We think that other member, of the
bar will join u~ III saying that hr has ~"
superior IN the second district. iupoittfc~
senator Mutt has always been Democrat
and since l-t- ha, laborrd rcrsiNtrntly
earnestly and ably 10 accomplish tho>r
results which were made apparent ia the
clcctiou OF ON distinguished Governor and
in IL" adoption ri the constitution of
-. lie has hrcu no tiInr-~rrvrr no
hggar,l, bat au "a" hg,tinc- and IA the pr
vat" couusrl~ of IN" party h" was ever
ready to lend brIIn voice and purse to the
Dee TN Recommendation for the place ihr
question would ,oou Ice settled in favor of
the senator from Caddo.
A. an Indication Of his popularity at
hpmc, We ma! point 10 The fset that { api-
Nutt received much larger vote than
any man in his parish
In addition To his legal ability and h>
intelligent d,.,ntinu 10 his party, ID" phi
waite life of the man j. worthy of highest
admiration. lie Is simpl"-niudrd ~ a
child--as pure in Thought aud word ~ a
woman. u" j. ln,rd by al who know
him. His lite has been devoted Ia hl~
country and hi~ friends, aud 1t j. fitting
that such ability ~ h~. such services H.
BE- has rendered. such life ~ hr has
lived. should Lee crowned in his old age lay
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Ethriyn's Mistake, From Ny Youth Up
Scalp Hunters. Icssainlnr. Moss side, Mil
bank aud great many othrr hooks 10y
Mrs HOLMES and Marion llaIlaud. at the
post office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

We are indebted to some unknown
friend for copy of the Washington Post
An article marked for our notice show =
cent Of business of the Post Office De
partmcnt, which increase Is attributed To-
the business boom all over tho country.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

We are grateful to onr esteemed friend.
Prof. X. o. kicrs for several copies ui
Puck, the leading humorous periodical at
the day. Prof kicrs, in addition to his
splendid ability ~ a TEACHER Of music, has
cultivated litcrar! taste, that /, A. uu.
common "a il is admirable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Cosgrovr, OF the Iudlcator, has been
,ppoiutrd Briradrr General of the Militia.
We imagine that W. can see his slender
graceful. yet -iucwy form clothed III the
trapping, of war, his lustrons eyes darling
burning. brllicosc beams. a. with sword i'll
hand h. rrius his fiery, untamcd stcrd
along the ,rrricd columns. Grim Nlsagcd
war will take human shape when Jc"m~
muStrr> his cohorts. General. If IT lies III
your power, extend a helping hand TO a
brother OF q warlkr turn and have til,
editor of the Guardian made Colonel
seriously, the appointment, Is proper one
~ General Co>Gr"re has rendered abb
services to the party and the state.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
CAMP, DAVIDSON & FERGUSON
THE undersigned beg to call the

THE undersigned beg to call the
i attention of their friends and the pub
lie generally to the fact that they have
formed partnership, and from and after
the First Of January, l--o. will engage IL
a GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS
in the town of Homer, ut the stand former.
~ occupied by Dr. 5. Y. Webb as Ding
Store.
We have \ complete assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING.
BOOTS and SHOES,
HATS
UOOD IND UILLOU. WARE.
TINCY GOOHS
tN-'St
/ TOR.IrCO, STAPLE GOODS,
GEOC ERIES, PRODTCE,
and SLPPLIG
Indeed, we haze stock full in even
/ particular, and containing every article
class or line of goods usually kept in gen
cral store,
Onr goods were purchased by our H.
Davidson. whose experience in the trsds
has rendered him familiar with the wAnb
Of this people.
We are enabled to show greater attrM.
ticr, than have ever been offered in Homer
1T this season.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

stephen II. Dlllay, of New Hampshire,
and u. J. Chambers, of Texas, have been
nominated for president and vicr-prr-ldcnt
Mt the St I.nuis Grrrnhnck convention.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

So far about sl7 ,0O0 have been raised fot
the relief of the Hood orphans. ten m
number. This amount has been invested
in United States four per cent. bonds and
will bring in revenue of $50. 1t has
dren and allow them 10 be adopted 10y re
sponsiblc persons.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

A rain again on sunday last There J.,
yet some hope for navigation ia Lake BIZ.
tencau. Perhaps early enough tn SIvr
many dollars for our merchants who 20
down this week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the an
petite. wv AP'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

There arc numerous applicants for posi-
tions IA census rnumcratnrs IN thIh"rn"
parish. Mr. Trrzcyant will settle the
question IN n short time"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

At last 1t seems that there j. some hop"
TO check the growth of that gigantic
monopoly the Western Union Telegraph
Company. it, great rival, the American
versics lately.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

New books just received AT the post
Office Novels by the best authors, Poetry,
History, Science aud Art, all cheap for
cash. BUY good books for the children.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10
Bargains!

Bargains!
Bargains!
4 visit and inspection Of onr stock and
prices cannot fail to lrpay every one.
We respectfully ask consideration Of
our claims.
l.. +. CAMP,
\. II. DAVIDSON,
G.. O. FERGUSON.
December 81. l~79. 20:6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

The editor desires to apologize to that
very clever gentlemen. Maj t. T.. Wychr,
Sheriff of Bossicr parish. for n failure to
send the GUARpitS to him a. promised.
The Major will remember the peculiar
circumstances that surrounded the editor;
how anxious he was to get homeland
why. The GUARDIAN shall greet You
punctuaily every week, Major, and you will
find thar You have a receipt published in
This days paper Major Wyche was our
travelling companion from Monroe lately
and contributed largely 10 the pleasures
of tine trip.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

II. J. Chambers, (of course he is Colo
nci.) the nonlnc" of one wing of the
Grcenback party for ricc-prrsidcni, - a
lawyer and banker and one of the wealth
lest men in the State of TrNa-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists digestion.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

Along the Ouachlta river above and
below Columbia there have been many
deaths of horses and mulcs. One hundred
and two have died within less than a
named.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-03-10

No church member should Ice without a
copy Of encyclopedia Of Eminent Chris
t!ans" Mr.. Harris has il; also encyclopedia
Of Great and Eccrutric Characters" aud
The Book of Strange and Wonderful
Things"