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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
How they do In iowa.

came to put stop to this fool.
ishness. 1t amt c0untin' expenses
l'm lookin' at, for coal Is cheap and
wood can be had for the haulin',
but Pm sick and tired Of this bill
lin and cooin' like pair of sick
doves keepin' me awake o nights,
and IT'S got to he stopped right
here. Do sou love John Henry
well enough To marry himr
"Why, father, I-l--you must"
"Stop that foolishin'," yelled the
old man. "Answcr yes or no, aud
quick, TOO. It's got to be settled
now or never
"Well-but, father, don't you
knOw-it you'll only wait. and"
"Dry up; answer yes or no.
Speak" r0ared the old gent"
"Well, then, yes. There now!"
and Mary again hld her face.
"That's business; that's the way
to talk. Now, John, look here
look up here, or I'll shake you all
to pieces. DO you want that gal o
mine for wifei Speak ont like Il
man.
"Why, Mr.. -, amt this rather
al mean can't you-'
"Speak it out, or ont of this
house you'll 60 head foremost.
won't wait IL minute longer. There's
the gal. and there amt u lkelicr
gal in the State, an you just heard
her say that she wanted you. Now,
John, | won't stand bit of foolin'.
Oncc for all, yes or no!'
"Well, yes, sir. have been pre-
sunptuous enough to hope that l."
"Oh, stop your soft talk; the
thing is settled now. You two fools
would have been six months more
at the job that | have done in five
minutes. | never saw such tOolin'
as there is among Young people
nowadays. Amt like when | was
young--an' now, good night. You
can talk the thing over, an You AN
me, John, II 60 up to town an get
the license tomorrow. Soon be
time to get to plowin'; no time for
love making then. Goodnight,
goodnight; hope wasn't too
rough, but | was determined to fix
the thing one way or tother," and
the old man went back to bed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

There is now in Germany mann.
factory which turns out daily 1000
pounds of pnre grape sugar made
from old linen. Clean old linen is
pure vegetable fbrin. and when
treated with sulphuric acid it is con
verted into dtXtrine. This is wash.
ed with lime. water, then treated
with more acid. and it changes al
most Immediately and crytallzes in.
TO glucose. or grape sugar, which il
so highly valued in the making of
rich preserves and icllies. The pro.
cess il said To be economical, and
the sugar is found to be chemically
the same ms that of the grape.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

One day last week q man resid.
ing In East Toledo, Ohio, skipped
from his family and brought up in
Detroit. His wife got . clue to his
whereabouts, came on after him,
and had an interviev With him at
the central station, where he had
been run in for the purpose. She
had no tears to shed. On the cOn.
trary, her hair had r fighting bang,
and as soon as she could get her
breath she began:
$50, you miserable little apology
for a human being, you skipped out,
did your
No reply.
CATER had washed and scrub.
bed and sewed for nearly twenty
years to support you, you got tired
of your family, did youi Our style
OF living wasn't tony enough to suit
you, and yon wanted diamond
pin and cane!'
"say, Lucy, I'm sorry he mum
bled.
"Well, / ain't!- she snapped.
"No, sir. On the contrary I'm glad
of il. You've chewed tobacco and
drank whisky aud whitfield shingles
and loafod on the corners at my ex.
pense just as long as you ever will!'
"What do you want of me,
thenI'
"Want Of yOu' Why, want to
clear my character. All our nei gh
bors say that you ran away from
me, and some pity me and some
laugh. You run away from me!
Why, you low down corner loater,
YOU couldn't run away from any.
thing but a spade or an Ak. ! fol
lowed you to get this matter
straight. I've got to live there,
and I'm not going to be either pi
tied or laughed at"
"What do you wanti' he asked.
Heres what | want" she said, rs
she seized his collar and twisted
him around. "NOw, you take that
and tbat-and that-and I'll
have these officers sign paper
that found you and kicked you
ont TO take care of yourself! Now
you git. Don't ever write to me.
don't ever dare to come back to me!
Even if hear that You ever tell
anybody that yon were married to
me, I'll buy u shot gun and hunt
tor your
The husband sneaked out doors
and down the street, and the wife,
having the "docs' in her pocket,
walked the other way, uInttering
to herself
"Skipped ont. Run away from
his family! Well, his old shirts
will make u mop worth twice the
value OF his whole body. Now |
want to see some one grin in the
face Of this testimonial that raised
him right of his heels"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Houses Built by William Penn.
tPhila lrlphia Bulletin. !

The house on Letitia street. be
tween Market and Chestnut, which
was built by VIM. Penn for his
daughter Letitia, and in which she
lived and died. has recently been
purchased 10y j. y. Janney, who
contemplatcs tearing it down for
the purpose of making an addition
to his warehouse adjoining. The
building has been used as saloon
during the past twenty eight years,
and adjoining 1t is the old mansion
once occupied by Penn, and which
has also been occupied for some time
asa saloon. An unsuccessful at.
tempt has been made to purchase
the last named house. Ii was the
first brick house in Philadelphia.
having been built by Penn in 1852,
tue materials used in its construc
ton having been Imported from
England. The firm has offered the
IRtitia House To the Pennsylvania
Historical Society, with the priv.
lese of tearing it down and remov
ing it,. Mr.. George w. Childs has
offered to bear the expense OF re.
moving the building TO The park
and having it erected in it's original
style, and his offer will undoubtedly
be accepted as soon as the society
convinces certain of its members az
to the identity of the house, upon
which point they seem to be incred
nlouse. 1t is to be hoped that the
Penu House will also be purchased,
in which event the Messrs. Janney
offer to give it, too, to the Histori.
cal Society.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

We attended on Friday Last an eIAni-
nation ct the school Of the Rev. J. W.
Melton three miles west Of Lisbon near
the residence Of Frank Peterson. Mr..
Melton ia o Hne teacher We have been
told. We know that he il we'll educated.
His sermons disclose that fact. His man
ner is fine and dignihed. He Is industri-
Gus and energetic. The school is located
in . tbickly settled neighborhood COM
posed of prosperous farmers who sppreci-
ate the advantages offered them BY the
school under the control Of Mr.. Melton.
Quite q large company had assembled
TO witness the exercises Of the day aud
evening. The patrons Of the school bad
made abundant provision for entertaining
their guests. A late start prevented our
arrival in time TO hear the examination Of
classes In the forenoon. We reached the
school-house just Is the last class was
called up. We found a large number of
friends, the majority of whom were pro
vided with we'll filed baskets, boxes, &c.
Invitations to dine were numerous, but as
the claims of our new kindred were par
amount we gave them the preference.
The dinner was like all Of q similar char
acter, or a little better perhaps, il We
Judge by our own exploits. The long ride
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

4 writer puts n good deal Of good
sense and good many ps in small
space in the following:
Persons who patrouize papers
should pay promptly, for the pecuni-
AIRY prospects of the press have pc.
culiar power i'll pushing forward
public prosperity. If the printer is
paid promptly, and his pocket book
kept plethoric by prompt paying
patrons, he pits his pen To paper in
peace, he paints his pictures of pass
ing events in more pleasing colors,
and the perusal OF his S,aper is OF
more pleasure to his paper. Paste
tEis peace Of proverbial philosophy
in some place where all persons can
perceive it. BE pleased. also, t. pom.
der upon it thyself patiently and
persistently practice it perpetuaHy.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
(VQL\(t
Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
And all Diseases Of Throat and Lungs,
SURE CURE FOR

Scientifically prepared Of Balsam Tolu,
CrNstallilrd Rock Candy. Old Rye Whisky,
aud other tonic. The Formula is known
To- our best ply >i,au>. j. highly commcud.
al Icy them, ami the nudll sis of one uf unr
most prominent chemists. Prof. g. 4. MAR
lNER, Of Chicago, is on the label Of every
bottle. Ii j. wrll known 10 III" medical
profession that TOLL ROCK and RYE will
afford the greatest relief for Coughs, Colds.
Influenza, Bronchitis, Sore Throat. Weak
Lungs, also Consumption, in the incipirnt
and advanced Stages.
F~rd as II BEVERAGE and APPETiZ-
ER. making a delightful tonic for family
u~r. inu will find it pleasant to takc. Of
great srrvicc: If weak or dcbilitatcd. gives
strength. tone and activity to the whole
human frame.
Pit up IN Quart Sized Bottle. for fami-
ly l>c.
Sold by Druggists and Dealers every
WHERE
Sold In New Orleans by Ball, Lyons &
Co. and Flash. Preston & Co.
+. HOLLANDER, Wholesale Depot.
LAWRENCE & MARTIN.
Sole Agents for the United States and Can
sdas, III Madison street, Chicago.
March 10. ls-O. Boy
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
MINDEN MACHINE SHOP AND
FOUNDRY.

THIS ESTABLISHMENT is again built
1 mp. is in full blast and prepared to do
III kinds OF Castings. BurIugs, and Steam
cylinder work; also. repairing Boilers and
rrtitting Gus. All kinds of Gin material
kept constantly on hand. Also good as
sortmrnt of scrvic-ablr rlow Points. and
the celebrated liadlrv Improved Plow
Also. syrup Mil, and EyaPotators of our
own make.
We N" prepared {" 20 ont in the country
Ia do jobs when called upon. such rs boiler.
patching. fixing gins and engines, etc.
q Our prices will be- to suit the times
and work warranted.
W. MANLEY, Gen. Sup't.
~ $4,000 pounds old castings wanted,
for whch We offer the highest price
January 81, l--u. 23:6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
MILLS, GIN AND FOUNDRY,
e r. r. A, ALLEN.

At orr mills. CT miles North OF Homer
A We are now furnishing Lum6er at rea,
sonable rates; making better Meal and
Flour than any other mill in the parish,
We bay. the renowned Brown Gin, with
All III the modern improvements, and will gin
cotton for the eighteenth. We are prepar,,
ed TO furnish excellent Foundry WORK ana
can do any job in that line required IN tins
country. -.,.,,;. ,a
We ask the patronage Of the public, ana
will guarantee satisfaction. .
=. L. & K. a. ALLEN.
July 20, 1879. oo'S
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
New York rrihnne.l

The nomination of Grant would
he the humiliating acknowledge.
ment that the once powerful Re
publican party had become 80 pow,
erty st ricken in brains, Intelligence
and statesmen, that it has but one
n,au At, or whom they can elect Pres.
ident. If this be- tue, the sooner
it goes into bankruptcy the better.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
A Startling Calculation.

Ii has been calculated that a sin.
gle grain of wheat produces fifty
grains IN one Years growth, and II
these and succeeding crops br plant
ed and yield proporiionalrlN. the
produce of the twelfth year would
suffice To supply all the Inhabitants
of the earth for lifetime.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

We once knew twins who So much
rcsemhlcd each other that one ot
them starved himself todcath, think
ing each ,laN it WAS himself who had
eaten three hearty meals, when, IN
fact, the eater Was the brother.
The surviving twin doesn't know Ia
this day whether it WAS his hroihrl
or himself who died aud WAS buried
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Homer Masonic Institute
for Young Ladies.
Twentieth Annual Session begins Sept. srd, 1879

Board and tuition per month of fonr
weeks, including washing, lights. &c, sl3,
in advance.
Music on Piano. Organ. Guitar. or culti-
vation OF the voice. included with the
above. SO 10. in advance.
Tuition, 3, { and : dollars per month.
Incidental fee per term, Sin advance.
For further particulars, SEND tor Gaia
lugdc
+. <. SLIGlI. \. NJ. Prest.,
Hammer. Claiborne parish. La.
Aug. &. i-7p. J2:t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

ais this my traini7 asked a trav
eler at the Kansas Pacific Depot of
. lounger. ~ don't know, but |
guess mott was the doubtful reply.
81 rec it's got the name of tue Rail.
road Company on the side, and |
expect it belongs to them. Have
You lost train anywheref7
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
BAR AND BILLIARD SALOON.

THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY
/ invited To continue the liberal patron
age they have bestowed Oh the undersign-
ed. The best of
0iInea. -Xgnota and Maota
always on hand. Customers always treat
ed with politencss and rigid impartality.
Don't forget the BAR and BILLIARD
SALOON on the west side of the public
square. J. FERGUSON.
August II, l-7s. l:tj
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
\E|| SALOON.
THE PUBLIC AND MY FRIENDS ARR

THE PUBLIC AND MY FRIENDS ARE
l informed that have removed my Bar
across the street, to the building formerly
occupied hy J. {. Drew, aH the Southeast
corner Of the Pdhlic Square, where Will
supply the wants of all who call on ne.
with the pl'RESr WINES and LIQUORS
ever sold in lIomcr-Finc Cigars at low
pricrs-thr best BEER made IN the Uni
ted States and everything usually kept in
a we'll regulated saloon.
shall he grateful for all patronage ex-
tended to mr. MARTIN NALLE.
Feb l. l--0. 30
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

a miner. ct Winnemucca. Nevada
was seized the other day with lock
jaw. Greatly alarmed, he ran to II
drug store. aud was ST. preclpitatr
in his entrauc" that the druggist
installing him for a tramp, knock
ed him down. Strange to say, the
lockjaw was cured instantly.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Louisiana Equitable Life and Ac.
cidPnt Insurance Company,
No. 80 Carondclrt Street, New Orleans
l.. Il. BRIGGS. President,
JOHN HENDERSON, Vicc-Prest,
AND. PATTON. Src'v.

TIIE ONLY COMPANY doing business in
/ Louisiana which DEPOSITS IT. RESERVE
with the State Treasurer.
The particular attention Of Insurers is
called to ON Monthly Payment Plan. which
places adequate Lite Insurance within the
means of rN'rN ulc, costing but - - IN
mnuth,t n.r'.pi~. per 81 ,oun NJ the age OF
Ttir'y. '.. rtu.'nril"uatcly for other ages.
oar Accident Department ISSUES insnr-
tucr- against Death ct Disability from Ac-
CulrUt>. Rates IL ~rruir >}tuu. per day.
- GENTS: pr u"iih. = ~. IN the event oi
death: 81 81 per urcl. Indemnity for dis
ahlimg MUM '>--l,r year, SO co.
~ Live Agents wanted,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Cement for Glass.-A good CO.
ment for glass, and one which com
pletely resists the solvent action OF
water, may, it is said, be prepared
by the following process:-From five
to ten parts of pure, dry gelaunc
are dissolved in 100 parts of water.
TO the solution about ten per cent.
of q concentrated solution of Dichro.
mate of potash is added, and the
liquid is kept in the dark. When
articles joined 10y this cement are
exposed to the light, the gelatinc
film is acted upon by the chemical
rays, the chromate being partially
reduced. and the film OF cement be.
comes tough and durable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

One peculiarly of liquor law
now in force in Massachusetts is
that it forbids the use of screens. cur
tains or ground glass in the doors
aud windows of drinking saloons.
The Openness of the thing works
like a charm, and it will eventually
close or move all the barrooms up
stairs: not because the hardened
Massachusetts man is ashamed to
be seen taking a drink, but because
when in the act he does not want
halt a dozen fellows to come in and
Join him, un:nvitcd, rs the tramp
drink hunter Will surely do when
he sees possible victim.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. +. +. LEACH breaches at Shiloh
second Sabbath in each month and satuf-
day beiore-At Salem Church. Third SAD
bath III each month and Saturday before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Claiborne Methodist Protestant
Church.
JAMES W. HARPER, ID. D., PASTOR.
Prpsbyferlan,

Rev. J. I. DAVIDSON breaches st 10
mcr, LIST and 81 Sabbaths of each month
At Mndcn. ID Sabbath Of each month
At Athens. Ith Sabbath of each month.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

II one must build fence this
spring, use none but thoroughly
seasoned posts Of any kind, and
set the soundest and largest end in
the ground. Sap will not "circu
late" in seasoned wood, either "up
or down." and neither will the wet
from the ground.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
WM. ENDERS,
Texas Street, near levee, Shreveport.

DEALERIN
IL classes and STYLES Of HOUSEHOLD
n FURNITURE. Window shade. Wall
Paper Looking Glasses and Plates, Feath-
crs, MATTRESSES. Coulicr and Picture Mould.
ing~. and Childrrn's Carriages.
Glazed Sash, Doors aud Blinds, a spe.
cialty.
~ All Goods at Bottom Prices.
Nov. 70. 1872. Nv
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
& THE Gg
SENSATION OF THE DAY.
Removal and opening Of TANKERSLEY's
Livery, Sale and Feed Stable.

7 TAKE pleasure in informing the public
L that have purchased the stable lately
occupied 10y r. VI. Freeman, on thr south
side of the public square, and am now pre-
pared To- FEED aud CARE for STOCK on
the most liberal terms.
Handsome Bng.ics, Hacks. and stylish
Horses for hire. Lots. Water Feed and
extra accommodations for Drover-.
Ny terms are reasonable. shall study
10 please those who favor me with their
patronage.
J. o. TANKERSLEY.
Homer, La. March ~. l-19 3l:6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Town Of Homer:
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
Homer Circuit-M. +. Church SsstA.
RrY. J. A pARkER. PASTOR.

Lisbon Church - First Sunday in eseh
month, at IL oclk, o III. Homer-SecepA
and Fourth sundays in each month, at il
u'cl'k. m, and Fourth Sundays at p ..
Arizona-1hird Sunday, at II . m, snd
y IN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

a woman's idea of recklessness
is crossing field in which a COW is
feeding.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

1t isn't always possible to agree
with both sides in fight and vet
he honest, but when the Grant men
say the Blaine gang are rascals. aud
the Blaine men say Grants crowd
are blft44aers, it is easy to honestly
agree with both sides
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
BUY AND TRY OUR ITALIAN BEES

THE undersigned will furnish at the fol-
L lowing prices
A warranted fertilired Queen, 81 90
Tested Qneen, 2 90
Nucleus, 5 frames. Queen and Bees, on
Full colony, 10 frames, 90
J. ". McHENRY, Homer, La
April 81, 1eeIo. ~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
THE HuARDIAN.


"
AsfYitsS ySS 4 M ] mus, confess,
And . week ago I might have been won,
But that 10 all over" she peDsfvely sighed,
"ror find you are only . younger SON.
There was silence awhile on that Alpine
. height,
They could hear the sound Of the noun.
tain stream;
He twirled his moustache and his nlpen
stock,
While she softly wsrbled, 1T was a
dream"
We Iesre tomorrow for France she re-
slned,
"a heps shall meet You at Paris next
: spring;
Noe, don't say I've flirted, for culture, yon
kaow,
4 hardly consistent with that sort of
thing
III irs not . Irritation, what, under the
heaven.
woeA your ladyship call it'' he fiercely
Aud tho question. own, is one that well
Night bother the average British head
She turned her fnce to the rosy West
Where the flush Of dying days still
glowcd:
"T. nothing" she poutcd, rcf'ectively,
But an international episode.
[Scribner's Monthly.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Receipt for making your own eve
Nater-Stick your finger in il.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Missionary Baptist.

REV. j. W. MELTON breaches At Coz,
Springs, I'd Sabbath in each month see
Saturday bcforr-At Sharon, near Lisbon,
lth Sabbath Of each month and Saturday
before.
REV. = MCGEE, breaches at Homef;;
on the 81 Sabbath and Saturday before u
each month.
REV, A. HARRIS breaches at Antices,
lst Sabbath of each month and SATURDAY
oeinre-At Colqntt, ID Sabbath-At koeSI
spring ID Sabbath Of each month an ~
saturday before-At New Friendship, We
sabbath and Saturday before.
REv: II. z. Ards breaches at Athses,
Isl sabbath in each month and Saturday
before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

\ man with fame is like man
with "A corn. The larger it grows
the more it is to be stepped on.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
W. .. II Az EN-,
M,NCFAcTURTR OF
SADDLES AND HARNESS.

DEALERIS
LCEDINGHATS'a and other PLANTATION
WAGONS. SPRING WAGONS,
BtGGIES aud FLOWS,
No. so Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
Sept. II, ls7q S:ylsl
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Beard Of School Directors.

W. J. LESLIE, Prest.,
DIR. s. Y. WEBB, Secy.,
DIR. J. r. MEADORS,
Coz. j. =. YOUNG, GEORGE DAVIS.
Il. I. LEDBETTER, BOB TARkiN1'0N.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Primitive Baptist,

REV. N. c. PARKER breaches 1t Leee-
non, lst Sabbath of each mouth-At tev
hannah, 2d Sabbath Of each monib-At !.
Paron, 4th Sabbath of each month and ss'
urday before.
REV: II. B. HOWARD breaches ct A.
tioch I'd Sabbath of each montb-Nen :.
h. A6ercrombie's the LIST Sabbath 10 ess'
month.
REV: T. J. FOSTER breaches at 6ss'
merheld, LIST Sabbath in each month.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Christian.

-Rkv. Z. M.-HoKrHUM breaches ss q.
ION Grove. six miles north Of Homer, on ID.
Minden and Eldoraho road, Sd 6abbsss "
each month and Saturday before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

IOB-wORK NEATLY EXECUTED ~
y this once
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-07-30
LOndOn's Noise.

THE BABEL THERE is NO LAW TO REMEDY.
Piano-organs of huge size and great
power, accompanied by a chorus of foul
tongued roughs of both sexes, yelling
milkmen and costermongers, make the
day unbearable; barking dogs and howl
ing drunkards make night hideous. The
police, it appears, feel themselves to be
powerless in the matter. They would
gladly take action, but, so far as regards
street noises, their hands are tied. They
themselves are as anxious as anybody
to check the intolerable nuisances. Net
only do the authorities constantlyreceive
letters complaining of grievances which
they would like to redress if they could,
but the noises of the night and early
morning are as distressing to members
of the police force, who are trying tc
snatch a few hours rest or sleep between
the intervals of duty, as they can be
even to hard-pressed brain-workers'
This pictureof the state of things in Lon
don appears like an account OF SOM
work of Hogarth's hundred and hit,
years old. Yet it is not exaggerated
and there is no remedy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-07-30
A Drunken Mouse.

A mouse recently intruded himself in
to lady's chamber and found upon her
toilet table a small vial of whisky,
which, it is but fair to say, the lady used
for the benefit of her crimps. The vial
was stoppered with a paper cork, which,
of course, was saturated with whisky.
The mouse nibbled off the top of the
cork and finally succeeded in drawing it,
and then RECALLED itself with what the
paper had absorbed. Under the stimulus
thus secured, it had made its presence in
the room very evident and a careful
search for it was promptly instituted. 1t
was soon discovered in the drawer OF
bureau, stretched out at full length on
comfortable bed, dead drunk. When ii
was removed and thrown upon the
ground, the shock restored it to partla
consciousness and to a staggering etfor
at locomotion. Moral 1t is not safe even
to smell the cork of whisky bottle.