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The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
NOTICE.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish Court,
Parish of Morehouse- Succession of
A. z. Evans, decd.
Whereas, Isaac N Pipes, dative excel
tor of the succession OF A E. Evans, de-
ceased, has fled in the Office of the Clerk
of SAID, Court his provisional account
and tabIeau of distribution Of said es-
tate Now, therefore, unless opposition
is made and filed in my Office within ten
days from this date, said account will be
approved and homologated in all its
darts.
Witness, the Hon. D. I. Norwood
Judge of said Court, and the seal there.
of, this 31st day of December A. D. 1879
r. r. ROSS, Deputy Clerk.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
A Texas Love Stery.

Twelve years or more ago,
back in the States, NJ. Koran and
the girl of his choice were we'd
ded, aud for some time lived 10
the full enjoyment Of their bliss.
Anon, however a cloud began to
gather in their domestic sky, no
greater than speck at first, bat
with the feeting days increased,
until the pent up storm burst and
covered them. Koran was no
rich mans son, educated, blue
blooded and high-strung, but he
was a man for all that, and he
loved his wife with a love as
warm and true as ever loved the
more favored ofrone kind bis
chosen mate in life. But the cup
Of JOY was not for him then, and
he wandered away, strolling
around after a devil-may-care
fashion, until the fates brought
him to Texas. Here, as else
where. he was a sorry dog, until
two years ago he obtained en-
ployment on the Columbus divis-
ion of the I. and G. N. road.
Finding himself settled, and
yearning for the old days, he put
himself in communication will
the wife from whom he had
strayed ten long years before.
The affection of her earlier days
she cherished still, nor did she
hesitate When he called, but an
swered quickly, and in August
last the two currents of life which
had driited apart were once
| more joined. Koran was placed
by the company at Arcola in
charge of section Of the road:
With his wife he went to his duty
and discharged it, winning the
confidence of his employers and
the respect of his co-laborers.
Thus their lives sped on peace.
fully and quietly until last We'd
nesday, when the husband was
taken i'll. He paid little heed to
the malady, until Thursday night,
| when he became worse, attribu-
table, perhaps to the fact, that
his wife was also similarly at
tackled. Neither of them would
take medicine, albeit they grew
worse each day: It seemed that
they recognized the inevitable,
and were prepared for it. At
ten o'clock Sunday night, Mrs.
Koran sank into the slumber
from which, there is no awaken
ing, and at ten o'clock on Mon
day her husband followed her
into the dreamless land. A short
time previous to his death be
arose from his bed, went to her
trunk, took out the few trinkets
which she owned, placed them
upon her person, rec!ined him.
self upon the couch beside her
and kissing the cold face. drop
ped into a gentle peaceful sleep
from which he never aroused
Two cofins We're sent down or
} the Monday morning train. and
; it is a fact, that at the time they
left here one of those for whom
they where intended was yet il
, the land ofthe hving.-[Hous
ton Telegram.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

There are three degrees of
foliy-to censure actions from
which we are not exempt; to dis
cover farlts in others which we
are prone to overlook in our
selves; to solicit a useless favor,
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

ibid you do nothing to resus-
ciate the body" was recently
asked Of a witness at q coroner's
inquest. "Yes, sir; we searched
the pockets was the reply.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
A Tramp's Victory.

A citizen OF Howard Street was
picking his teeth at his gate the
other noon after hearty dinner
when a tramp came around the
corner and halted before him.
"No use!' said the citizen
I've no food for tramps.
Il didu't ask you for any, did
y" answered the man.
No; but you look as If you
wantedtto.''
"Well, I can't help my looks
but Tn no beggar. Ipay for all
I get. You look to me like a
gentleman:
"Y.e-s." v
"You have q smart, intelligent
look about you.
swell, I hope 50"
"I'd pick yon out anywhere
from the common herd, l would, !"
continued the tramp, as he
gently rubbed his back on the
fence.
"WeH, that's pretty good"
said the citizen as he stroked his
whiskers, .'but what is ell this
talk about"
TIL tell you. I'm nothing but
an old tramp. I don't know
buckwheat from broom-corn,
while you know everything. Give
me . chance and I'll give you
one. I see you have got two
cords Of wood at the side-gate,
and TIL make you this offer. IT
you'll make speech ten minutes
long I'll saw that wood for moth
ing. If you break down you
shall give me q SCARE dinner and
I'll move on"
by George! hut I'll do that, "
chuckled the citizen,
every we'll; I'll stand to my
bargain"
The citizen threw away his
toothpick, Pulled out his watch,
cleared his thu oat and began:
"FEILow--C ITIzENs-We are
called together here to-day by a
common impulse. We have net
I've aiares met-we haye-we
Z on can try once more
don't want to be hard on YOU
observed the tramp, as the citi-
zen broke down. "Try the e.
nancial question this time"
Thus encouraged, the citizen
led off with: @a
yellow TTIzENs--You have
patiently listened to the long
winded remarks of Sam Gary
He has told you that a piece O
paper is as good as gold dollar
He has tolo you that-he hat
had the impudence TO ssser
that-that is, he has told yor
told you
I'll give you one NOR
chance" said the tramp as TIT
breakdown seemed complete.
"But I WON'T take it, replied
the citizen. ''fYou 20 around K
the back door and I'll tell til,
girl to set you out the best din
ner you've had in a year, AMI
don't you be in a hurry abou
leaving the table, either!" IRE
Press.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

4 top buggies at St, Louis prices
without freight at Handy's. Call
and see what he means by it.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

NOTICE. will pay the cash at
small discount, for claims against
the parish, good notes, city ac-
ceptances, etc. j. S. HANDY.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
ESTABLISHED 1871.
.Izu. r.rGBLrNTa'a
Bread and Cake Bakery,

~ y BASTROP, Ia.
W. Embling's bread wagon delivers
fresh bread III town, Prairie Mer Rouge,
Bayou Bartholomew, Lind Grove, and
Gum Swamp when regular orders are re-
ceived, Special attention paid to the
supplying offsh frys, barbecues, public
dinnars etc. Wedding cakes made on
the shortest notice. june29-y
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FIRST-CI1ASS SEWING MA.
CHINE FOR $50.

The undersigned will be in Bastrop
from 10th to both Of January and will
be prepared to sell the STEWART SIN
GER SEWING MACHINE-drOp leaf
and two drawers-for the low price of
$50. This machine is first class in every
particular. Be sure to examine the
''STEWART" before purchasing. Every
machine guaranteed.
dec19-4t CHAS. HOUSTON.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
The Hamburg High School
After arecess for the holidays, our ex-
ercises will be resumed on

ercises will be resumed on
MONDAY, JANUARY 9Th, 1880,
and continue six and half months, or
26 weeks. This school is now in the
best possible condition; discipline strict;
instruction thorough; and payments
prompt.
All persons with average children and
ready money are invited to send; AND
NO OTHERS. One hundred and thirty
two dollars will pay all school expense,
except books and Music, for the entire
six land half months in the house OF
the undersigned. No reasonable man
can complain of the charges if he will
examine the work done.
DEB. CONNERLY.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

A Y ankee woman recently
married a Chinese laundryman,
and in three days thereafter the
unhappy celestial appeared at a
BARRIERS shop and ordered his
pigtail to be cut of, saying in ex-
PLANTATION: "Too muchee yank.' -
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
DRESSMAKING!
Miss CARRIE WHITEand
Mrs. Dc. Il. WINFREY,

Having formed q oo-par tnership are now
to. Cut, Fit, and make dresses
IN the best style and on shortest notice.
;Axe also prepared to do Stamping, and
hAve fine assortment Of fancy goods
IN at CHEAPEST possible rates.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09
4 CARD.

It has been reported that a num-
Der of persons have been in the
habit Of leaving here and visiting
Monroe to buy their cash goods
thinking that they could get better
prices for cotton and buy goods
cheaper. To all such I would say
that if they will bring me their cot
ton I will pay Monroe prices in
cash for same and will duplicate
Monroe bills in anything they need.
/ will do much better in some lines.
Try it. j. S. HANDY.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

Why is it that they all 60 to Pc
terkin, the great cheap cash man !?
From the fact that he means to sell
cheaper than the cheapest.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

Boots and shoes at Peterkins in
ndless variety.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

Will make liberal advances and sell
on consignment, cotton, sugar, molasses,
rice, tobacco, wool, grain, live stock and
country produce of all kinds. Having
favorable connections here and in the
West for the purchase Of mpplies, all
orders will receive strict attention, and
the interest Of patrons will be closely
guarded in Iprice, packing md freight
ontraet. aug8.y
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

Heller & Turner sells light thin
ble-skein wagons for $55.
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patented the we'll for cbariBy's sake.
and WIFI put them down on the fofho~e-~
ing terms LIST. Ten per cent. of the
profits shall be deposited with the a,l-
thorities OF the town, city or parish is
which thay are made, said fund to be APP
propriated to the benefit of the poor aud
helpless. I'd. The balance, 80 per cent,
to be deposited in any safe bank snliect
to my order or My agents Greer. The
reason that so small u portion Of
The profits are lett whefe they are
put down is that there is not more than
one tenth of the United States that they
can be put down IN. 1t rs Il plenty and
will clothe tile nake,s and feed the starv-
ing wherever they can he used. Not one
cent shall be appropriated for education.
While don't wish to sell territory ! can
give employment to thousands for roy
alty. A. CURTIS.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

Returning thanks for the past liberal
patronage received from the people Of
Morehouse, we hope to merit and solicit
a continuance of the same.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

TO those that wish to- GO i1rto the bas-
mess, the plain facts are :. Fam GS years
old and can dig and brick 30 feet in sand
in 10 hours wiSh the assistance of two
common laboIers. This is we'll three
feet imdiameter, requiring 36 brick 20
the foot. The price ak is 80 per foos
which no one, knowing. the cost of dig
ging, etc, and the disposition to be made
of the profits. can say is teo mnch..
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1880-01-09

l could get twice as many names
Within two miles of town. A. CURTIS
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14

whatever against the orders of the
"boss." II one is charged with
any offence he is allowed u fair
trial before the Court; and IL he is
convicted the sheriff proceeds to
execute the sentence with great
vigor and relish. They punish for
all ohences-even for a failure to
work properly and faithfully. To
such perfection has the system
been carried that Judge McWhorter
very seldom has any occasion to
punish delinquents, for the "Coun-
ty Court' takes them in charge
and has the lash used upon them
with sufficient severity, promptness
and impartiality. John Arnold
(colored). who was sent to the
chain gang for the cruel beating OF
a child, is the sheriff. 1t is said
John is proud of his office, and that
it Ia with great satisfaction that he
receives a subject to work upon.
Daniel Winfield, colored, was
Judge of the County Court" but
we learn they turned him out of Of
fec for malpractice, which consist
ed in settling a criminal case. Some
of the States Justices might take
good lessons OH this point from the
Greene county cOnvicts.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14
Hancock in Pennsylvania.

The Pittsburgh Post prints,
amonga column of similar cheering
notices, this: DR.. L. w. Reed, Sur.
geon General, says: 81 am Re-
publican, but Hancock will get my
vote, and there are thousands more
like me. Why, there is George
Bullock, one of the strongest Re-
publicans in this county, the
owner of the immense mills at
BalligomingO-in fact, the owner
of the village. He has thousands OF
employees, who live upon his land
and to whom everything is pro.
vided In the way of the necessities
yes, and the luxuries of life. He,
In a word, is philanthropist in
the true sense of the word, and
Yields an immense influence. He
Is radical Republican, but he an.
nounced his determination, if
Hancock was nominated, to raise a
Hancock flag on the top of his
mills, where it should wave
throughout the campaign. Why
here, sitting right by the side Of
me is G. l.. Nyce, Republican.
Now, what are you going to do,
Nyce?"
Il shall vote for Hancock" said
Mr.. Nyce.
DR.. William Corson, ones Of the
Oldest citizens, though radical
Republican, says that he thinks
Hancock most admirable man
and one very hard to beat!
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14

One of the summe fashions, Of
described by Clara Belle In the
Cincinnati Enquirer, is a new
laugh, which goes like this: "Te-he.
te-he! Ha, ha, ha! Oh-h-h.h-ha,
ha, hal" The directions are as fol.
lows: IA low and ely beginning
is made with the 'te-he,' as though
mirth was struggling inside to
break out through maidenly re.
serve, and the mouth is kept tight
closed, while the eyes are opened
wide, thus giving an expression OF
mingled occurrences and mischiev.
business. Then follows the 'Ha, ha,
ha, higher and louder, with q part,
ing of the lips to show the teeth, II
they be white and regular. The
'Oh-h-h' comes next In q tone oil
surprise, reproof, or artIess gayety,
according to the nature of The
thing laughed at, and the voice
rises into q pretty little scream
The ensuing pause covers q sudden
sense of the improperly Of making
so much noise, the eyes are cast
down, and q blush can in most In.
stances be produced by holding the
breath, with the lungs very fully
inflated. The final 'Ha-ha-ha' Il
given as crescendo, spiritedly,
and without any show OF restraint,
like the outbursting hilarity OF an
unconventional milkmaid. This
novelty In laughs II heard every
where In the metropolis. and is
sure TO become popular It the sp,s
mer resorts, With . little u
tion IL can be made to r
mouth. ~
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14
By Universal Accord

AYERS CATHARTIc PILLS are the best of
all pills for family use. They are the
product of long, lab )rious and successful
chemical investigation, and their exten-
slve use, by Physicians in their practice.
and by all civilized nations, proves them
the best and most effectual purgative
Pill that medical science can divise.
Being purely vegetable no haral can
arise from their use. In Intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills can be
compared with them, and every person,
knowing their virtues, will employ them
when needed. They keep the sys tenn in
perfect order, and maintain in action the
whole machinery of life. Mild, search
ing and effectual, they are specially
adapted to the needs Of the digestive APP
paratus. de arrangements of which they
prevent and cure, If timely taken. They
are the best and safest physic to employ
for children and weakened constit ,tions
where a mild but effectual carthartic is
required.
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Jim Bridger's Love for Shakespeare
Harper s Magazine !

One of the most noted characters
ON the border twenty years ago was
old Jim Bridger. of Fort Bridger,
in Utah. On one occasion he came
to New York. He did not like the
narrow downtown streets, with
high buildings on each side, and
complained that he had once lost
his way in "Dey Street Cafiop,"
and been rescued with difficulty by
the police. He liked the theatres
and expressed the utmost delight
at q performance OF the "Midsum-
mer Nights Dream.n He had no
clear idea who Shakespeare was,
but conceived and developed the
most extravagant admiration for
him.
Returning to the Fort, be sold
stock and supplies to emigrants and
other travellers as In time past.
One day a man wished to buy some
oxen, and Jim said he could have
any except one yoke, which he had
made up his mind to keep at all
hazards. In the morning a mes
seDger came to say that the man
WouCCN Wis yOhO anu bOuC ObhCk .
HE can't have 'em. There's no
use talkin'," said Jim.
"Well. he wants them, and Is
just a-waitin' for them," said the
messenger. "He's a-settin' there,
readin' a book called Shakespeare
"EhW yelled Jim, jumping to
his feet. ibid yeu say Shakespeare
Here, - you, give me my boots.n
He ran to the corral.
"Stranger," said he, "jest give
me that book and take them oxen"
"Oh, no." said the man. II only
brought the book to read on the
way. 1 will give it to you"
"Stranger," said Jim, resolutely,
'jest you take them oxen and give
me that book"
Aud 90 the man did.
Jim hired reader at fifty dol
lars per month and listened to
Shakespeare every evening. All
went we'll, until one night, as the
reader came to the proposed MUIR
der Of the princes in the Tower,
Jim sprang from his seat, with
blazing eyes, and yelled, in tbun-
der tones, "Hold on there! Jest
wait till 1 git my rifle, and pll
shoot the - scoundrel!"
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14

The Rev. Lloyd Morgan, a young
Baptist minister, boarded with
Deacon Snyder at Logansport, Pa.
The fact that the clergyman was
every night locked in his room by
the Deacon, who kept the key till
morning and then let him out,
caused good deal of curiosity.
Neither of the men would make
any explanation of the strange
proceeding. At length Morgan was
Knocked down in public place by
Snyder, and church investigation
could no longer he deferred. 1t
was then proved that Mogan had
been detected in immortality by
Snyder, who consented to let him
continue his work az pastor, but
insisted on keeping him under lock
and key at night. Morgan has
been dismissed from the church.
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"oLD ST."
he Reports Garfeld's Chances Among the
Oolored Brethren.
(Atlanta Constitution.)

(Atlanta CGnstitution.)
Old 81, after hearing of Garlield's
nomination, went out among his
neighbors to see what they thought
of 1t. Yesterday he reported:
"Well, l ar satisfide dat de pub
lican party hez draw'd er bob-tale
ham dis timeW
"Don't you think Garfield can
make the trip safely?'
"No, sab! Hit ar posserble for
err canal-b0te boss ter beat de Their
erbreds on the practiss groun', but
dat amt no sine dat he'll git his
nose ober de line fust wen de- race
happens sho' nufW
"What is the trouble with. Gar.
field principally?1
'Dar's plenty ob hit! In de fust
place I herd ter-day dat he one
time got credit in Mobile, an neb-
Der got hisself rite on de books ar
terwuds!
"You mean he was in the Credit
Mobilier scandal
"Yas, sab; dat Mobile bizness
wuz scandalous, to be sho'! Den
heer'd dat he grabbed mo- salary
dan b'long'd ter him up dar in
Washin'ton Cityw
| "That Is true to some eXtentn
"An' hit agin him wild de homes
folks, 'long wild odder things I'se
heer'd bout him. EnnyhOw, he
amt got no chance in dis neck OF
woods-eben de niggers don't peal
ter feel dat Gyarfiel' stock'il do to
bet on!"
"Why is that?"
swell, arter all dere Experience
wild de kyarpit-baggers, de Freed
man Buros an banks, an wild Pres
ident Hayes, dey's gittin' shy OF
buyin' err pig in err sack. Dey dom
kno' muffin 'bout Gyarfiel, an
hitll take er heap er talk ter make
'em take him on trus'. De names
don't jingle ter suit de niggers, an
when de names don't jingle dey'
got to heah somethin' else jingle il
dere eyes fore dey'll vote for 'em
Wen 'leckshun-day comes now d,
niger ar behin' de counter an hei
got somethin' ter sell; an eff Gyar
fieP wants 'em de only way he'll
git 'em ar ter sem long his bar
wild his ticket pastid on de head OF
1t. Dat may fetch 'em, but. ne TO
tograf AM taffy bizness ar played
out!
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-07-14

WE are tolc that Hayes and bis
Cabinet are delighted with Gar
tield's letter of acceptance. Well,
tbese people can be easily gratified!
When matters have reached
point la which q slap in the face is
accepted as q courtesy, there Is
little mere 10 be desired. The lying
down together a unity of tie lion
and The landb is as nothing to 1t.
A great pRrE Of Gariieid's letter 10
taken VI " an eIgbcrate argument
TO prove that Senators snil Com
greesmen should bave q great part
Of the responsiliIity Of sppeiut-
mentu 70 oalces Tho very rlsFtsr IL