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Forever and Forever.
&" Promise |"

"Promiss ~
I" do solemn
''Forever?' continued the solemn broken
voice.
Forever" echoed the weeping maiden
by the bedside.
The wasted hands were raised over the
heads Of the kneeling figures; the pale
lips of the dying woman parted l. the
tongue tried to utter a blessing; but all
brightness faded from the eyes. The woman
was dead.
Two young girls knelt at the bedside.
Constance Owen was the name of one. with
sallow skin and large brown eyes, Edith
OrmoRd, she was called, with ringlets OF
gold floating around her fair neck, and
whose head was leaning upon the shoulder
OF Constance, who had promised the diving
woman to be a sister, protector, mother
sven-to the fair maiden at her side.
The strong, faithful homsly girl called
Constance was an adopted daughter of the
| dead lady-one Of those waits OF the street.
whose only hope of life is in the charity Of
some tonder-hearted stranger. She. how.
ever, repaid her protector by love and
| regard as tilial as that Of her own daughter,
and when upon her death-be Mrs. Ormond
oade Constance Owen make her the solemn
promise recorded, the brave girl not only
did not falter, hut whispered once more TO
the stricken girl at her side
Yes, Edith, for the sake of the love
your dear mother gave to the orphan will |
love you better than myself-forever."
And darkness was in that chamber, dies.
olation in the hearts of the mourners.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

When Ksarney leaves New York thsv
are going to erect very large fog horn at
Sandy Hook, so that they will not miss him
80 mach.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

Instead of winter lingering in the lap of
spring, it is spring pulling the whisksrs of
old winter. ~
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

The PoCoNoKE SCANDAL.-In Pocomoke
City there is curious sequel to the ssnsa.
ton caused a fortnight ago by the scanda.
lous charges brought by Mrs. William s
Folk against ex-State Senator William ].
Aydelotte OF entering her house during the
absence OF her husband and attempted to
violate her person. Aydelotte is a conspic.
uous pillar Of the Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Mr.. Brown is an ELOQUENT sneak or
and popular pastor Of the PRESBYTERIAN flock
having accepted call from the West to
take Pocomoke City charge The consre.
cation has been violently agtated by the
charges against Aydelotte and a split is
threatened.
On Sunday the church was crowded but
in place of a sermon the Rev. Mr.. Brown
gave from the pulpit a scathing diatribe
denounclng Aydslotte and the whole com.
munlty. He came there, he said, surprising
he was coming into Christian, moral COM
munity, but found himself among a people
without princle or morality, lost to ali sense
OF shame, rotten TO the core. He was
ashamed to acknowledge his residence
there. and recently in PHILADELPHIA he
could not acknowledge to a brother clergy
man that he belonged to Pocomoke. He
ended by resigning his passionate, and tho
congregation dispersed in high dudgeon.
The excitement throughout the county is
intense. Mr.. and Mrs. Polk have moved to
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

George Washington wasn't always first
even IN war or in peace. He married a
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14
Say not that this. shall be the end
OF him we loved so we'll"

1t is clear from this couplet that Mr..
Bergh agrees with Martin Luther that
animals-solns of them at least-have a
hereafter. Luther, it is said, once addres.
sed to his own loved canine, the sxhorta-
tory promise: q" BE good dog, and in
Heaven you shall have golden tail"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

short next season.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

DOGS IN HEAvEN.-The philanthropist
Bergh has written some lines on the death
Of valued dog, which close with the
lines
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A CURSE ON THE LIQUOR-SEL-
LER,

Curse ye....curse bitterly saith the Lord"
curse from the depths of womanhOod
Is very salt and bitter and good.
DE-,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

tab women are not afraid to face the
cannon ; mouth. They are moving in force
against Delegate Cannon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

The noisy nickel makes more fuss than
ten dollar note in u contribution,box. but
1t does not do so much good in the line OF
charity.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-14

"etter should tell you now that ! have
met one here-nny cousin Ray-whom |
feel that love better than anybody in the
world. have promised to be his wife and
am sure you will forgive mo, for you are
so noble and grand and all that, and |
should feel, | know, that never could fill
worthlly the exalted sphere of DR.. Pauld.
ing's wife"
Constance could read no more, a mist
gathered over her eyes, but this time stronc
arm was about her, and voice, deep and
melodies, whispered to her Dearest Con.
stance, will you be mine at last2n Tbeir
lips met for the first time at one long kiss
OF love, and her answer was. " Yes, thine,
--Forever"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
An .it L
10 prevent the destruction Of fish by poi
s"ning. trapping, hedging 81 glll-nciting.
and providing II penalty for the same

10 prevent the destruction Of fish by poi f.
s"nlng trapping, hrdgiug"r glll-nctting.
and prNldng penalty for the same
SECTION !. Hr II enacted hy' the Grncr.
al Assembly ~ the STATE uf Louisiana
That II shall hc unlawf ul for any person
ar persons Ia put any poison, or pui>nuuu>
substance of any Kind. any trap, ill.nrf
hedge, ar any other obstruction in any
rlNcr, bayou, creek, lake pond or an,
stream, watcr-Coursr or other body of
water, Witl.n the limits of the STAT, of
Louisiana, with The intent hy the aiorr-
'ald mrauN I" Kill, capture. r,tarl ur pre-
vent III" ne" passage of trout. bass or
Other game h>h, dining any season of the
year, 81 {" NIL or capture the same 10y fire
llght; provided. that this act >hHllnui he
:" construed ~ tn interfere with trigger
traps or other traps placed near the r,l..
at the water, Hud winch do not rrtard or
prevent the free passage of fish: nor To-
prevent the construction of trmpnrar,
w"rkN and breaks. during the months Of
February and March, for the purpose of
catching buffalo fish aud carp.
Sec. ,. That any violation of this act
shall hc construed rs IA mlsdrmraunr, and
may hr tIhd before any court of colnpr-
tent jurisdiction
SEC. y That any person or persons viu-
lating this act, ou conviction, shall hr i'm.
Prl~"nr'lirn DAYS IN the parish iiil OF hurd
twenty five dollars, or both. AZ the di>crr-
tinn of the court
Srr !. Thai II shall be- the dnty of all
district Judges to give tins law specially
III charge ni grand jurors.
Sec. = That all laws in conflict hrrcw tn
lac and the same are hereby repealed.
Il. Y. OGDEN.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
: II. MCENERY.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
senate
Approved April 6. l--n.
Lot l. A. WILT,
HoNcrnrr of the state of Louisiana.
4 trur copy:
WILL A. STRONG,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
DIED.,

or pulmonary disease, March asxA ,
1880, MARY ELEANOR CARGU.T
of c. J. Cargile, aged 80 year,. 2 -
and IL days. The deceased leaves Az.
aud three daughters, besides numeros's
atives and friends to mourn her los.
Lafayette Clipper Chamber -.
Ala, please copy.
The above notice Of the death Of u. -.
of Esquire C. J. Cargile was handed =. -.
week by the afflicted husband. We s,.,,,
TO him our heartfelt sympathy in hh,,-.
loss, and trust that he may find conso,sa.
by relying upon that source from "a.
flows all healing for wounded, grief-stI..
Ell hearts.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
~ 7 ''''''F
VI. REFS BRYAN,
Foreman Grand jury, April, l--O.

Police Jurors for this parish have not
been named yet. At the request Of friend,
of the parties We have forwarded to III,
Governor the following names: Thornton
Brldgrman, W. :. Copeland. j. +. lrncr.
W. l.. olke~, Il. II. Cleveland, II. II. Ward.
Il. j. Hart, /. u. Nraiows. Is. Il. Coleman.
j. W. Mcfarland, \. I. Nelson. l.. K. Law.
and some others Whose nan,, We LAy. for
gotten. We did not think the p.i, iiryr
ours {" select man from each wand of
the parish and forward their names To IN.
Governor alone. While it is very pleasant
{" know that nnr personal friends are in
place. We felt that We had not the ripLt
10 name only one man from each ward in
the parish. None of the gentlemen men.
ti"ncd above need anticipate an appoint.
mrut Our influence with Governor and
Senators is very small.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT NATCnIToCHEs La
Auril 9Th lsa0

LAND OFFICE AT NATCnIToCHHs, La,
April Sth. lss0.
NOTICE Il HEREBY GIVEN, That u
~ following-namcd settlers have filed -
ticc of their intention To make final proof
IN support Of their claims, and secure Asi
entry thereof, aud that said proof will b
made before the Clerk of Court Of ca.
horne parish. at the Parish site, on Sstu.
day, The I'D day of May, l-s0 ut the en-
ration Of thirty days from the date Of Il
notice, viz: Homestead entry No. i00-
RauSom Baker. for the NJ of NW& Seeta
-. / H., X u west, and names the follovine
rs his witnesses, viz: NJ. ID. l.. Spurlosk 4
Arcadia L. o.. J. J. Pate Of Arcadia p. O,
J. +. Spurlock Of Arcadia =. o., and G. z
Grassland of Arcadia Z. o.
Homestead cntry No. l0l9-G. J. rua
for the NEt of SIT and Sci of NE4 Sestia
-, I H., K Il west. and names the follsv.
ing a. his witnesses. viz: NJ. D. SputlAek
of Arcadia T.. O., J. J. Pate of Arcadia ?.
o.. J. f. Spurlock of Arcadia z. o., ~ G.
4 Grassland of Arcadia i. o.
l.. DuPLElX, Register
April IL, lSS0. 35:a
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Prevalence Of Perjury.

One who attends our courts and observes
closely the evidence of those witnesses
who testify in the various causes can but
be struck with the little regard that many
people have for the sanctity Of an oath
While it is true that the habit is general
TO call the present degenerated age in
many things, and the habit may be
laughed at in many Of its peculiaritirs, one
thing seems certain that in courts Of JUS
iice there is more false swearing than
ever known before in the history of the
country.
The philnsophic mind which with logi-
cal turn reasons from canse to Effect.
might find food for this method Of ratioc-
inaiion in endeavoring to determine
whether or not this looscness of moral sen
sibility grew out Of the late war and its
accompaniment of oaths of various kinds,
from the oath Of allegiance To the iron
clad, etc. Whatever be the cause, the
fact, bald and naked, is before u-, that IN
courts Of justice the lies and truths which
are supported 10y solemn oaths are about
alike in number in all matters where
money or punishment for otirnses is con
Crrned
4 witness whose interest in a canse
seems 10 be nothing will turn from the
attorney whose questions h" has answered
with "A smiliu,, nl,prity u,.L "A s,n,VI O.,
the lawyer on the other side, aud with a
frowning, sullcn risagc, as il "a combat
was imminent between the two. lie for
gets or has never learned that common
drccncy would demand diyni6rd modrr-
alton in his manner, and calm judicial
lmpartiality IN his statements. He il
there for his friend and he proposes Ito
see his friend through all right" These
men may intend Ia tell the truth, but they
often Ii" from feeling OF craftsmanship.
Another class Of men who frequently
swear lies are greatly Ia be- piticd. These
men are towards who can't face the re-.
sponslbllItics which rest upon them rs
citizens. They don't want to swear in the
first place. They would rather not Ice
summoned. They lie " hen they say the,
do not know anything about the case.
When on the stand "A remnant of integrity
forces them To- tell the truth in part. And
the cnwardicc which causes them to dread
making AN cncmy forces them to dilute
with lie. Thu>thc truth partly told makes
of them very cnntcmptiblc prrjurcrs.
For many sessions an cndravor ha, been
mad" {" get bill through the Legislature
to permit parties charged with crimes To
testify in their own behalf We believe
the proposed law right in principle, but
we shudder 10 contemplate the amount of
perjury that would Ice committed. In
civil cases now men may swear in their
own behalf and they do just exactly what
they are allowed with an unhappy disre-
gard of moral obligation that is pitiful in
the extreme.
A close attendance upon the courts, the
reading of testimony before congressional
investigating committees and of other
records tia; contain sworn declarations of
men and women is about the most de.
pressing of all things that come before the
eye and mind of the student of human
nature.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

tors would vote against the admission OF
spofford. The party caucus finally deter
mined to settle the matter at once. We
do not know who are the Senators that
favor Kellogg. 1t sens to us that their
Democracy must be of a questionable
character, and that they have sold out,
else they would not be found favoring the
claims Of so great a villain as VIM. Pitt
Kellogg.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

District Attorney Bark>,lulc convicted
ten parties NJ this term Of the Court.
which will put the snug little sum Of one
hundred and fifty dollars in the pockets of
our very efficient prosecuting officer. All
III" same We oiJrct to the system Of fees
for this official in Louisiana. D.. II is rather
absurd that fifteen dollars should be paid
for each conviction without regard To the
nature OF the otfensc. 4 graduated scale
Of fees would be much more equitable and
would be- more satisfactory to the District
Attorney and the people. Let him he paid
fifty dollars for murder case, with a
gradual decrease down TO assault and
battery.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We are pleased to observe that III.
teachers IN variUS parts OF the parish
are introducing the Chill, Book of Ma.
tnrr' into their -'h"ol,. Mr. Henry Lesley.
very accomplished Young gentleman,
was so struck with tie book that b, a,
one" supplied himself for a class. Nat.
n'aI History for the school or family is
another book that should be in all In.
schools, We have not seen one vet. but
from the reports of other, are sa,isG.d o..
to It's great excellence. Nothing 80 Ger.
talnly indicates that we are advnnciu,
than to observe the general desire 10 rc,
for school, 4 better class Of books
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

Inc editor feels that fate was especially
against him last Sunday in dccrcciug that
he could not accept the Kind invitation of
W. {. Cook-'y To dine with him. We
have a weakness for that king Of all
fowls-the turkcy-and regret exceedingly
that we were unable to attend the dis
section of one that WAS specially Gt,eucd
for onr benefit. But the future is full of
promise and hope. There may be n
chance for ms yet
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We are told that one of our Claiborne
ministers is preaching tina, the millennium
VIII come about l>-3. IL We understand
the term properly it is an era of general
love aud good WILL when the devil will hr
chained, and the bad passions of men
VIII not be called into exercise. Ii such
be the case the presidential election of
ls-t will he severe test ~ to the
possibility If such an era If love.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

Alvin Hinton, charged with the murder
OF another colored Nan near Arizona u
year or more ago, was brought to town
Tuesday morning by J. y. Wafer. This
party has successfully cvadcd arrest until
now. We do not think thnt there is ANY
true bill against him, and suppose tina, he
will have his commitment trial before
Judge Graham now holding conrt here.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

no special excitement in oar little town
True, the people bought all the supply in
an hour after they were exhibited. but
the attempt TO solve the puzzle has as ye,
added no brains.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Stray Notice.
TAKEN

TAKEN up by Marcus Ella and
L brfor" j. Ferguson, justice Of sns
IN and for ward :, on the 9th day Of ~
l-to' certain bay MARE PONY, ~
years old. no marks or brands visiblA
aoont twelve or thirteen hands hfgs
praised at $40 %. -
The owner of said pony can So
same by proving property, and Peyn
costs, at any time within IL monsA
date of cstray ment.
B.D HARRISON,
Arrl :, iSao-p StrAymsss~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

New England not Chicago, is now the
home of divorces The disease prevails
throughout the New England States. In
Massachusetts, there is one divorce to every
twcnty-one marriages; in Vermont one To
seventeen; In Rhode Island one to fourteen
and In Connecticut ono divorce to every
eleven marriages
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Re,n 4dpettiSementa.
r. NJ. FREEMAN,

Southwest corner of Public Squar,l
HOMER, La,
DEALER in Fancy and Family Groc~;.
~ Tobacco, Cigars, Provisions, r..
shoes. Hats. Clothing, Dry Goods, Notis'.
and II full supply of everything kept h !,
general store. The custom Of the public 5
respectfully solicited.
Terms aud prices liberal.
April II. l--0. g.,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

The reading public will he pleased to
know that Mr.. Harris now keeps for sale,
In addition to all the best books the lead
ing journals Of the day, such as llarpcr's
and Frank Leslie's Weekly, Puck, Ledger,
Saturday Night, aud all the principal mag
axines.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

The Fish Law passed by the Legislature
nj this session will possess considerable in
terest for many Of our readers. There are
many who believe that seines, traps, &c,
are destructive tn fish, while others think
that they are an advantage from the fac,
that they catch such an immense quantity
Of gars.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We thank rrof l.. VI. Cormick fnr two
copies of the southern Reycille, a Demo
cratic weekly published at Port Gibson.
Claiborne county, Mississippi. The speech
Of Hon. I. +. Bayar,l, of D,lcwarr, upon
the legal tender property of United States
notes is contained in full ia one number of
she Rcvelle.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

Yesterday was the day for the April
drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery.
There have been quite number Of tickets
sold In Homer, aud should prize be drawn
here we think that the money could be
we'll appropriated.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

II q reconciliation WAS not effected on
last Saturday we fear that the Senate and
House parted enemies. 1'hc resolution of
the House excluding all outsiders was
aimed, we are informed, at the Senators
who were lobbying in the interest Of the
general Lottery hill.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Strnypd or Stolen

IRON the hanc of the undersigned. /,
i miles East of lIaynesville, 3 IA
mouse colorrd mare mule, with four OF e.,
white spots around the root of the tsil
The finder will lie rewarded. Any infesD
alton that will lead To the recovery Of q,
mule will be thankfully received.
II. NJ. AVINGER
April II, l--t. 3:lt
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We are Informed that gentleman from
new Orleans will soon open store here.
This would seem To indicate that the
mercantile business is not overdone in
homer. We have been Of the opinion for
. long while that there was an opening
here for An enterprising merchant who
wouid do business after the style that is
common in those places that reonire all
the brains that a man can concentrate
upon his calling.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We are informed that the solution to
the Gem Puzzle published some week, ago
IN the Guardian is incorrect for the reason
that by this method Of solution the hlocls
a" not run IN rotation from left to right as
fh"y should. This of course is distress
'"g state OF affairs but now can, be
helped. The million or NOR. r,,d.rs &c
tue "uar'''an are all solving the Gem Puz.
Gle III tins way, and are gloating over the
S'"'',ng' Of those who not reading the
Guardian can't solve the puzzle of the 18Th
'' we groan in agony over the
errors We have unwit,ingly done, and e,.
cain errors are mighty and must pre-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

Or. Ledbetter Of summerfeld called on
last Monday. He reports nothing of .pe-
sisl interest IN his country except that
the health Of the people is unusually
good.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

The krlloggSpotiord case will soon I've
acted ON by the Senate. Some senators
were opposed to immediate action for two
reasons, They feared that the general po-
liticai effect would be bad, and beside.
il il thought that three Democratic Sep..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

Criminal cases at this term Of the court
have all been of petty nature, which
may he said to speak well for the good
name of the parish. The average colorcd
man WILL in any stage Of development,
crafty his fondness for hog meat even if
he have to violate the sacred ordinance of
which torbids the appropriation Of the
property of another. The young jloods Of
the country will carry concealed weapons.
all laws to the contrary Notwithstanding.
And III" carrying of concealed wrapous
VIII breed rows more or less dangerous iu
Their nature. We are therefore 10 bc con.
graduated that no murders have occu.
pied the attention Of the cnnrt.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

II all those who wish to buy boots, shoes
aud hats. at wholesale or retail, would call
on Mulbsupt & Stone, Shreveport, La,
they would get the best prices and the best
goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We presume that no extra session has
been called-we saw nothing Of n call in
our Sunday Shreveport papers.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

We are informed that the Rev. &. W.
Carter, of Monroe, will preach the Com
mencement Sermon at Homer College next
June. Mr.. Carter 10 said to lee q minister
Of more than ordinary ability.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia.

With the duty on paper and paper ma
teriai removed, we may look for great
decline in prices soon.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14

No visiting attorneys honor-d our town
with their presence during the tern Of
CONT. Our lawyers had the division d the
m"agre Spoils Of litigation entirely to them
selves. They will not, however, grow rich
upon "thc pickings." II may he noticed
that the era at prosperity, while it has
helped forward all other lines of busino -,
has done nothing particularly for the law
yrr'. These gentleman have but little to
do save that which they stir up themselves
or that employment they receive because
OF the stirring Of others. Happy indeed,
in pccnniary point of view, is that at.
torrry who has no conscientious scruplcs
against fomenting litigation.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
LACES. LACES.! LACESM

EdSing aud Embroidery, Summer ~
bnhting>, Mu>lins, White Goods. III
Dress Buttons, Ties, Cravats, Collsn
Guns.
b" finest Stock of Goods suifaeH
LADIES, GENTLEMEN and CHILD
ever brought Ia Homer Come TO ~
and We will prove it.
l.. f.. CAMP,
A. II. DAv1DSO
C.. o. FERGUSOG
March "a, 1870. 80
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-04-14
Ell hearts.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists dies,t,..