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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
We Went A-Flshlne.

The editor and his wife, together with
other ladies and gentlemen, to witt Mr.
and Mrs. s. Il. Aycock, Miss Sue Ramsey,
Mr.. c. o. Ferguson. J. II. Kirkpatrick, Esq
and JEFF. Ramsey, and last, bat by no u,eaus
lenst in importance, that distinguished
South Carolina gentleman, Sharper Wilson,
rs chef de cuisine. We left Homer in pour
ing, prlting rain on the l-t day Of June at
day light, hut suffered no Inconvenience a.
we were well supplied with wstsr-proof-,
covered hacks, &c.
The excursion was an eventful one. The
time was not happily chosen. The bayou
rose three feet while We were gone, aud no
Ash were caught, it being well understood
that none of the finny tribe ever bite when
the water ia rising; but as squirrels were
numerous and the supply Of provisions
large, We managed 10 pass the time with
much pleasure to all.
We are under obligations to Messrs. J. VI.
White, W. l.. Oakes and j. X. Phipps for a
-oft.shell turtle weighing about 80 pounds.
This frightful monster Of the dcip. under
the skillml manipulations of chevaller
Wilson, proved to be- exquisite and deli
cious The eggs were delicate morsels.
The suttp weH'd have gratited All -picure.
and the stew-ah, how delightful. More
than fifty squirrels attested that Messrs.
Fesgu-on, Aycock and Ramsey were hunt
ers Of great skill
The prime object Of the excursion was
fishing. Hours Of patient labor with hook
and line met with no reward save in the
way Of an increase to our fund Of knowl-
edge a. To the, peculiaritirs IF tifr- rr-rrii,
cat, trout. and other fish Of nur Southern
waters. We will 90 a-hshing once again
this Summer, aud feel certain that We will
be able To select n more auspicious time.
1t is astonishing what n number Of persons
go to Dorchcte dnring the Spring and Sum
mer months. At the various points on the
bayou from BrO-s' Lake down To Miud-n
we suppose that several hundred parties
rn'hi'P "uil"G INV wv" S'A'ohs' wv iou""
that. ut Skies, many Others had been there
before us. There il much pleasure to be-
found in few days spent in the woods
breathing the pure air, eating fish just froiu
the water, or game just killed. The health
is improved, the appetite sharprucd, and
an advantage may he found in the fact
that, after the temporary discomfnrts OF
camp life, we find that we appreciate all
the more the comforts of home.
So at least We feel about our trip. The
ticks were numerous, mosquitoes not so bad
red bugs aggravating-yet our trip was n
pleasant one, and we will go again when
/ We can.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

zens of Shreveport. We need mon.
ey more than anything else, as cloth.
ing and supplies of all kinds are LID.
orally furnished by our sister citiea
Money or lumber for procurips
houses for the many homeless and
destitute. Will forward you an ar.
ira containing more particulars to.
morrow. Please mention this to Tia
people of Homer. where the happiest
days of my life have been spent, ana
believe me, "the mite" if no NOR,
will be gratefully received By this
stricken community.
Most respectfully,
Your Friend,
c. Lindsey.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
CULTIVATION.
State papers please copy.


City Item. 4th: Confusion is getting 20
be worse confounded at Chicago, and
Grants star grows palcr and paler every
hour. We fear that We will be disap-
pointed in our Supreme desire 10 see Grant
Illuminated. Were that accomplished the
third term Issue before the American peo-
PIE woald he fairly presented, and the
verdict rendered wonlh be one from which
there conld Ire no appeal. But all the in
dicaiions now point TO the enforced re-
tircmrnt Of Grant. sherman and Blaine
and the rush To the front Of some dark
horse, probably Edmnnds, who will. of
course, do his best to win in the final
November struggle. The stars seem, how
ever, to have determined that victory
shall perch on the Democratic banner.
and that Il change Of administration and
OF policy shall be thereafter iuauguratcd.
The Republicans have had things IN their
hands 81 long that a change is needed, not
only on account Of the public but on their
own. Nrprnthe is needed for political puri-
tication and a more definite assignment of
responsibilities
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
TINE CHICAGO NOMINATION.

MONROE, La, June =, 1890.
Special to Claiborne Guardian:
After having received only one vote for
twenty.nine ballots, Garfield wns nominal
ed on the thrty-sixth ballot. His strength
came from tho opponents of Grant. Gar
field 10 o strong candidate, far more dan
Qerous than either Grant, Blaine or Sher-
man. The nomination was made amid the
greatest confusion. u. i. HAYES.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
Bill Arp on the Press.

four paper is great comfort to M; in
every number | find something To put
away IN my mind aud memory; something
that did not know before and that will
be Of SER ice to me in time To come. II a
man can read he can get good education
10y taking good paper; he can keep mp
with the world, and make himself an EN-
PERTAINING member in society; he can talk
upon almost any subject. Book LEARNING
is very good thing, but know a man
who has a power of that, but he never
reads tho newspapers aud he PASSES for a
fool III his neighborhood. Some papers
are not much account Ia appearances, Int
! never took one that didn't pay me IN
some way good deal more than paid
for il. One time an old friend started II
paper away down in southwest Georgia
aud sent It tn mr, and ! subscribed Just To
encourage hlu, and after awhile il pub
lishrd "a notice that an administrator had
ah order to sell several lots of land at
my own county. 80 | inquired about the
lot, and wrote down to my friend to at
tend The sale aud fun tt Hr to fifty dollars
lie did 81, and bought the lot for me N
thirty dollars, and sold It TO the man tt
joined, for "a hundred, aud 81 | made sixty.
right dollars clear by taking that paper.
My father told me that when he was n
yunng man he saw a Notice. ia a PAPER
that school.tcachcr was wanted in n
distant county, and b. went down there
and got the situation, and n little girl was
sent TO him, and she grew up mighty
pretty aud sweet, aud he fell III love with
her aud married Now. If he had nai
took that paper what do yuu reckon would
have brcomr of me. Wouldu'i be some
other fellow, or may he not AT all'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
The Savoy Sufferers.
shreveport Standard

Shreveport Standard.
We publish below this letter
from Mrs. Lindsey, addressed to
DIR. j. {. Egan, appealing for addi.
tional aid in money OF lumber, for
the unfortunate and distressed
storm stricken people of Savoy.
Mrs. Lindsey is a native of Louisi.
ana and il the wife of Mr.. Il. &.
Lindsey. Chairman and Treasurer of
the Savoy Relief Committee. who by
the way, is an old Missouri friend of
ours, with whom we served side by
side during the war for Southern
independence and who is generous
and noble hearted a gentleman az
lives. We trust that our citizens
who have already contributed so
literally for the relief Of the listres.
ed at Savoy, will not weary in well.
doing and that they will continue To
give until the Immediate necessities
OF those people are relieved. to the
extent OF their ability. Who will
start new subscription list:
Savoy, Texas, June 3, 1880.
Hon. j. &. Egan:
Dear Slr-This will he handed
YOU by my friend, Mr.. Hinkle. No
uouht YOU have heard Of our terrible
disaster. As you are a Iouisiauian.
appear IN behalf Of my suffering
and helpless neighbors for aid.
Lend your influence to assist in pro.
curing means for the relief of this
Snnering peoi le, and mas God bless
ana spare your community such a
VISITATION. am very proud of nv
dear and beloved native State, whose
heart - ever open to the distressed
anu aifilcted, and beg of you to pre-.
sent the claims OF needy and power.
! ~ stricken people n the good citi
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
Senatorial Scandals
G. Lindsey.
(St. Louis Tinies.1

lSt' LOUIS ilules'
The day before yesterday Jessie
RAYMOND, with her boy in her srms
sat in the Senate gallery and watch.
ed Senator Hill, who sat in his chair
with his grandson on his knee. In
another part of the ladies' gallery
was Miss Lucy Horton, who put Z
bullet in the shoulder of Senator
Morgan's son a few weeks ago, and
that hapless young man was recliu.
ing on sofa in the Senate Chamber
in plain view. If old Christiancy
with a broomstick, aud Sprague
with a shotgun, had been there, The
domestic reunion wouid have been
complete.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

We have received from Colonel and
President Thomos o. Benton Of Minden
Female College an invitation 20 attend
the annual commencement exercises Of hi.
College j. Henry Sheppard, an accom-.
pfished lawyer Of Shreveport, delivers the
annual address 10 the graduating class.
Mr.. Sheppard is a finely educated gentle
man, and will, We doubt not, give much
pleasure to his audience.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
SHREVEPORT, La, NAV -, la-0.

Editor Claiborne Guardian:
Believing your paper to be one Of the
Guardians Of all interests that are benef-
eisl 10 humanity, ask you 10 insert this
in your paper Ia counterfeit thrust Quinn
territorial don't doubt) at the Knights Of
Pythiss, hy yonr paper Of the 10Th inst |
am a member Of the Order, and knowing
its virtues will, to the best of my ability,
place it in proper light before my fellow
men. You state in the first section Of your
article. headed Good News for the People
that the Southern Benevolent and Mutual
Relief Association il formed with i'm
pfavrmeHts upon the plan nov 80 popular
under the name Of Knights Of Pythas
without its secrecy, ritual and the pay
ment Of initiation fee"
Implying in said paragraph that from
said obligation and fee there is no special
benefit derived. Now, ] wish to disproye
the point here implied, by stating that the
endowment Of the Knights Of Pythias is
entirely separate from the Order; that it,
n man can he full flrdged X. Of T. and
not belong to the Endowment Rank at all;
but he would have to he a Knight in good
standing in his lodge before hr can join the
Endowment Rank. This, Of itself will
show a thoughtful person that there are
benefits outside Of the Endowment Rank.
willingly admit that the endowment is
the backbone Of our order, but must say
that the initiation fee is offset by benefits
received outside of the cndowmrn The
requirements Of the Order draw us, as in
trrrsted. loving watchers. around the bed
Of sickness. aud when the time comes for
one of uS tas it must for all) to pass from
this world to another, We follow a Broth
er- bier in solemn procession aud lay him
tcndrrly down in his last resting place
afterward giving all the consolation in our
power to the berraved widow and orphans
Our Order pays during illness weekly
benefits 10 sustain any member who may
thus be unfortunate. Many If the mem
beers draw ont ~ nuch that way as they
| ever pay. Initiation fee. dues for meeting
expenses, are regulated hy the different
lodges to suit the requirements Of their
cases.
believe the Association you speak Of j.
good thing, aud hope III be literally
patroni1rd. Bnt to impress the idea wish
To convey, waHld ak you, suppose the en-.
tire population of your town wrrr insured
IN II, and that a stranger from any other
section lalso a mcmhrr) should be uu-x.
p"cirdly iakrn i'll among ynn without;
means 70 drfray his expenses. has h. any
way of claiming from yonr members any
special attention and care as a member IT
! the same Insurance Company In concln-
sion, will say that II is the sworn duty Of a
Knight If Pythils to all and defend help
less orphans. destitute idows. and broth
IT in distress. IL must ever carry ont ih,
cardinal principles Of our Ori,r- Friend
ship, Charity and Brucvulrncr.
A PYTIiIAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

y. q. Times As nobody seems To he
particularly intcr,s ted. just at present. in
the presidential aspirations of Mr.. Will
liam r. Morrison, that gentleman has
taken il upon himself to start little
boom in his own behalf. He want. the
delegation from his own State TO begin
with, aud he has written letters To the
leading politicians Of his party there,
showing them how their own interests,
and those of the party and the country,
will be advanced by nominating him at
Cincinnati He doesn't fear anybody but
Tilden, and thinks that If Tilden were
ont Of the way he wotld have walk over.
He is particular to impress upon his cor.
respondents the unftnes, of Field. Han.
cock, Davis, Thurman, Bayard, Seymour
and the rest Of the candidates for the
high honor which he seeks. Morrison has
always been considered a modest man.
but the presidential fever will devotion an
unlimited quantity of cheek on a limited
quantity of man-in the fastest time ON
record.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

The y. o. Times Of the 9TH saws: The
hight of the factions at Chicago continues
with undated fury. TIL" report of the
committee on credentials il the key of the
position. The majority report on the Ala
bama case was adopted lay the decisive
vote of 40 10 36-a heavy blow to Grant,
supporters. 1t would appear that the
senatorial syndicate" have undertaken
too large u contract. General Grant has a
larger number Of votes than any other
candidate but the feeling has become M
bitter that compromise seems quite out OF
the question.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

New York new claims to be the "boss"
Past-oddoe' not outy of the United States,
ont OF the world. Statistics support this
claim. Twenty thousand persons daily
visit the window in the pc.t-otice where
postage stamps sre sold, purchasing over
$1,000 worth . day The total number of
letter. received At the once every day Is
$4,000, and the whole amount Of mail per
war 1900 tons
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
Notice to Creditor.

Succession Of r. T. Dawson, deceased.
State Of Louisiana-Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, to ths
N creditors of X. T. Dawson. decd, thai
they must forthwith bring forward their
rvidrrcrs Of indebtedness and have then
approved in order to wind mp the estate n
speedily as possible. This May 4th, 1880.
J. W. DAWSON, Executor.
May s, lSs0. 3d.6s
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

There is probability that the Kellogg
case will 60 over until uext winter. The
case will not again he considered until af-
ter the Chicago convention, and adjourn
ment IA expected TO follow 40 soon after
mat . vote will not be reached II is nm
aerstood that among the Democrats yet t.
SPEAK Senator Lamar will address the Sen.
ate IN favor Of the res adjuS,ea,a theory.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

We invite the attention of our reader, to
the advertisement Of J. b. Morelard, who
has now two mills uude. his entire control
The wool-csrd and corn-mill at his home,
u miles south Of Homer, and steam SAW.
mill ~ miles west Of Homrr-the mill
formerly owned aud run by Capt. j. ].
Crow. Mr.. Moreland understands hs bust.
ness thoroughly, and deserves the patron.
age Of the public.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Wheat has not yielded very largely III
this parish; indeed, not 40 many bushels
10 the acre a. heretofore. Oats have done
we'll. The people should know that oat
meal 10 IN many respects as good rs wheat
-four. II is certainly far more nutritious.
Dat meal should BE- generally eaten, aud i,
would he found that our health would be
all the better for il.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Among our new subscribers this week
We ARE happy to number that most e.tims-
BILE lady, Mrs. G. W. Phelps Of Red Land.
Mrs. Phelps will be remembered with
kindest emotions by many Of our good
people. In Red Land she is highly "a.
teemed and loved by all who know her.
She snooths the couch Of those who Ian.
guish under disease, and by her cheering
presence robs death Of its many terrors.
This good lady by taking the Guardian
adds = testimonial As to it's character that
We are proud Of
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
Iute.

We extract from the New orleans Doh'.
ocrat the following letter that VIII oo y"
interest to many Of our readers we hope
that some Of the farmers In Claiborne par
isb will write at once for seed so as 10
give this great product trial. shouid "
happen to suit our climate, it's eai''Fa''o"
may prove Of incalculable benent 70 TUG
people:
New Orleans, June 2, looo.
| To the Editor of the Democrat;
have received from the Hon. Nm "
| lie Due, United States Commissioner OF
Agriculture, a quantity of India jnte seed
for distribution among the farmers OF
Louisiana, and will mail package 10
any one requesting same, with the under
standing that he will plant them save tue
seed aud report results to this office.
Seed sown any time before the fifteenth
Of July will mature before frost ent tue
best time for sowing is COTTON planting
time"
Jute i. the cheapest of all fibres, and IT'S
products are used largely in all parts Of
the civilized world.
In my opinion it is only question OF
time when it will become one OF the sta
ple products of the South. II honrishes
in any good soil in this climate, but
especially in the allnyial bottoms OF the
Mississippi, where it will reach height OF
! fifteen feet.
There are jnte factories IN the North,
West and in Georgia, and company has
recently been organized here in New Or
leans 10 manufacture it.
There can be no danger Of over-prodnc-
ton, a. the agricultural products Of the
world are nearly all developed in jute
! cloth before marketing.
would respectfully urge those farmers
who receive package Of these valuable
seeds to plaut aud cultivate carefully aud
sare the seed for another seasons planting.
| would suggest, in view Of the late sea-
son and the difficulty Of preparing I'M
/ broken land at this time. that portion Of
| the corn field that has been laid by" in
good order be prepared for the jute in the
! following manner, TO wit:
Throw together two burrows in the wa
! ter burrows with single pillow; pass the
harrow until smooth; open very shallow as
for cotton drill the seed thinly and cover
( lightly with harrow.
CULTIVATION.
In order to secure best results in seed
after the plants are four or five inches
| high, cut down the corn and feed il TO the
stock; run around the jute with sweep;
cut out to single stalk eighteen inches
apart keep clean by blowing out as the
season advances.
WM H. HARRIS, Commissioner.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
MILLS GIN AND FOUNDED
F. u. 4 r. A. ALLEN.

4 T our mills, 81 miles North OF hc
n we are now furnishing Lumber
sonable rates; making better Meal
Flour than any other mill in the para
We have the renowned Brown Gin, ~
all the modern improvements, and wms
cotton for the eighteenth. We are Pc
ed to furnish excellent Foundry worh, ~.
can do any job in that line required ID
country. -
We ask the patronage of the Puoio'
will guarantee satisfaction.
+. u. e. X. A. A.LLS
July 30, 1879. |"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Maryland instructed for blaine, but sends
. delegation to Chicago which will vote
almost solid for Grant, so ex-Postmaster
General Crcsswsl says. Perhaps this is
the reason the Blaine men are so anxious
to know il instructions instruct.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Kellogg views upon the presidential
question have been discovered ~ last. tt
is announced from Washington that h. il
for Grant. 1t took him long time TO get
of the fence. With his usual luck he fell
on the strong side.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

The plump, nice looking spring chickens
that are allowed To roam about the lawns
in the vicinity Of seaside hotels are merely
walking advertisements; they are not in.
tended for table use
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

We are told that fruit trees ARE dying in
various parts Of the parish without any
visible cause. The prospects for fine
fruit crop seemed to he most promising
Even yet we are sure that there will he an
abundance Of peaches and apples unless
the disease should become more universal
and widespread than now seems probable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Mulhaupt & Stone have made host of
friends IN their business. They know all
about boots. shoes aud hats. Buy these
goods from them when you visit, or order
Eum. Shreveport.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

wsrmoth declares III Chicago that mel.
ther Grant nor any other Republican has
the ghost Of a show in Louisiana. His fri.
low delegates kindly ratify the statement.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Shreveport Times, 9th; The first Circuit
ton, Judges J. G.. Moncnrc and A. II. George
presiding, will convene here tomorrow
Judge George arrived from Mnden Friday
evening. So far As we have been able to
learn the business before this court at this
term will be light
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

We regret to learn that our yonng
friend +. II. McClendon, Esq, has been
quite i'll for several days. He is now re-
covering and will We hope soon have en-
tirely recovered.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

La,iness grows on people; it begins in
cobwebs and ends in chains. The more
busine. q man has to do, the more he is
able to accomplish, for he learn. to econo
mise his time.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

We hereafter propose TO hunt with gun
that isn't loaded. That il the kind that j.
always going off and killing something.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Special attention is directed to the all.
veriisrment Of Frnf 7, s. Sigh of the
Art Levce' to come of at the Homer Ma.
sonic Female Institute on Friday night
18th. This will no doubt be an enjoyable
affair, aud all who can should attend
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

The last chance TO get fine hats and nov.
elties from Holland, Mt A. Wells store.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09
r. II. GEREN,
fiat and 8iLLnkd SdLnoH'

MINDEN, Ill.,,
KEEPS on hand at all times . sou
N sortment Of all kinds Of Liquor
Cigars of the best brands, and grees "
riety Of other good things. Cali ana
Sept. -. ls7-. o'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Salts of lemon will remove stains
from the ivory handles Of knives.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills and
fevers.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic enr-e disrer.is.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assist. digestion.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-09

lust received from Fashionable Hes
- quarters
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-12-09
The London Times makes this state
ment of the progress of Great Britain
and Ireland in the last ten years:

We record the fact, on the authority
of the Journal of the Telegraph, that
there are now in working condition 97,-
sos nautical miles of submarine tele-
graph cables. During the past year
II, 983 miles were added. The Ennin-
eering remarks that the cables still re-
quired to complete the telcgraphiie sys-
tenn Of the world are; One. across the
Pacific, two between the United States
and Rio and Valparaiso respectively.
and certain minor cables to connect
Cayenne, Columbia, New Caledonia,
the Philippine Islands and Chinese sta
tons with the worlds telegraphic sys-
TEN. T.-! -. i.