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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

There has been rain almost every day
haa been entirely too wet to permit much
work on the farm, and should the rains
continue the farmers vi i'll be thrown behind
with their crops. The farmer. at last nc
counts were suffering for rain in Ouachita
parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11
Neu 4duettiaementa.
Notice Or Petition.

Succession Of Jane Pixley, dece ased.
State Of Louisiana, Por,.h Of CIaibevse.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That b.
~ A. Bridges, q creditor Of said success
son, has th'. day, through his attorneys,
ioung hol6ert, filed bis application in
the Clerks ONCE for the administration Of
said succession.
Now, therefore, unless oppo.i,ion |. s,ea
within the time prescribed by law. the
prayer Of petitioner will be granted, aud
made the order Of the court.
Given under my hand and seal Of
~ office, this May 9th, A. d. lssl.
=, j. r, RAMSEY, by. elk. DC.
May IL, 1881, 39-2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

There will be- three or four murder cases
to be tried before the session Of the District
court which convened at Sparta last Mon
day. The case of yonng Lockctt for the
killing Of Shehee, is some~h hat similar to
tho case of Capt. Thomas, recently fried in
Shreveport.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Last week Deputy Sheriff ]. n. Glover
arrested 10 the corporation ofHomer, Cherry
Nichols, . negro boy about is years of age,
who had outraged and killed q little negro
girl in Bienville parish few days prev ,ous-
Deputy Sheriff Glover has taken the cu-
prit to Sparta, where he 10 lodged in Jail
awaiting tho action Of the grand jury.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

The Shreveport Standard wishes TO have
it recognized IS custom, which shall
have the force Of law, that when hus-
band, father or brother Stays the traducer
Of wife, daughter, or sister they shall be
found guilty Of no crime at all. We wonld
be glad to s-c this principle recognized by
all our juries.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Rev. J. 7. Davidson, the psstor Of the
Presbyterian Church at this place, left
last Monday for Staunton, Virginia, to at
tend the meeting Of the General Assembly
OF tho Southern Presbyterian Church,
which viii convene at that place.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

The report of the bureau Of statistics
shows that 593,703 immigrants arrived IN
this country last yer, the creates, nnm-
Der for nearly thirty years. There was a
large increase in immigrants from every
country except China, where there was u
falling of several thousand.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

We hope that none Of our Senators will
join III" strntting, naughty Roscoe Couk.
Never within our experience have we read
Of great man who we would 81 we'll like
to see hHmbhf. That be has more than
ordinary ability all will conccdc, but
WHEN ihnt is said no other traits can be
mentioned to his credit. We heard it said of
a naughty mortal once that. put q red
ribbon on him BE- would strut himself to
death This seems applicable to Conk.
ling.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

J. II. N. Taylor, Sheriff of on, ,..
returned from Ration Rouge la, D.,
where he had been to convey Young RIM.
to the State PenitentiAry. We ar, 49,!
cd to Mr., Taylor for copy Of Th. w."
an illustrated paper on the order ~ p,S
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Mr.. I. T. Hamilton, Sr., has been quite
sick for some time with the typhoid pneu-
monia, but is, we learn, slowly recovering.
We trust soon to sec him on our streets
again.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

The Board of Directors Of the Louisiana
State University, have examined the books
and accounts Of Col. u. r. Boyd, and
found them entirely correct, he having
accounted for every dollar that came into
his hands.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

venuor, the weathsr-witch Of Canada,
predicts heavy snow storm in May. We
presume IL will hardly reach a. far South
Is Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

is reported that several Senators who
claim to be Democrats, have made them.
selves very busy to have Stanley Mathews
confirmed a. Judge Of the Supreme Court
1t is a notorious fact, that Mathews
throughout his Congressional career, was
the hired attorney Of railroad corporations,
and his confirmation would mean the pack.
ing of the judicial tribune of the land
Let the Democrat who votes to confirm
thi. corporation attorney on the bench Of
the Supreme Conrt, he a marked man.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Perhaps few Of ON merchants are aware
Of the fact that the internal revenue law
Furnishes with fine Of 30 dollars the i-su-
nal revenue stamp attached. Marks, the
Internal Revenue Collector. is now on the
war path, and declares that hereafter he
intends TO strictly enforce the law. Onr
business men shonld take note of this. and
be governed by the requirements of the
law, else they may bc put to considerable
trouble and expense
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

French chemist can take sugsr, hour
and other substances aud make nicer egg
than any hen ever left In nest, and now
the only excuse for keeping fowls is that
they may annoy the people next door.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Judge Richardson and wife returned
from . visit to friends and relatives in
Shreveport last Saturday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Local option, In one shape or smother, is
exciting considerable interest in many Of
the States. What good the people Of those
sections where the question is sgtated
will receive, we cannot predict.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

We learn that the negro boy that was
arrested here last week by deputy sheriff
Glover, aud taken by him to Sparta, has
been taken from the Jail and banged.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

The total amount Of school finds realized
from the school tax Of 1880, has been
tiS3 1910.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Tho meanest man in the country lives in
Missouri. He pleaded in a breach of
promise suit that contract made on SIM
day night WAS not binding.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

1t 10 claimed that recent discoveries have
been made which establish the fact that
Gen. Robert Z. Lee was direct descend
ant Of Robert Brace, Of Scotland.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

"Iou look pale, GUS said one
fashionable to another. "Yes, | am
as nervous as a cat "What is the
matter!7 "Well, you see, dreamed
last night that had paid of all
my debts, and | am worried to
death to know where | got the mon d.
ey FROM
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

1t 10 thought by some that the continued
wet weather will injure the on, crop.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Judge Scott, Col. n. n. Hayes and J. W.
Holbert Esq, are attending court in Sparta
this week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11
BAR AND BILLIARD SALOUN,
w. G. PRICE.

EINE CIGARS, old and par WILL.
L fresh Lager Beer, fine Wines OF
variety, &c, 1T the old stand Of a. W.;
under the big Mulberriee, recently oee'I
by n. Male. a..
The patronage Of my friends soS
pnbiic generally respectfully sol, fsnscy
February 2, 1881.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

The wild assertion has been made
that the reason why more women do
not marry, is because they fail to
get an offer. No woman is so poor
az never TO have had an offer.
There's never q Jill without a Jack.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

"Jacob, is there much difference
between a sea and sawi- "Yes; the
difference between sea and saw is
in tense.7
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11
w. &. SHEPARD 4 Co..

~ Camp Street, New Orleans.
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC Creekery,
L Glass and China, for Wholessh
and Retail trade.
We keep constantly on hand crates, bog
heads and casks, well assorted for eounu!
trade, or family use.
You will find it 70 yonr interest TO eai
before you buy el~t where.
W. e. SHEPARD 4 co. ]
March %, 1881. my
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

A corn -dodger-A man who avoids
rearing tight boots.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

Tho Hartford Post, having secured pic
ture Of the man who didn't advertise, thus
gives hun away"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

a Wisconsin girls innate modesty
caused her TO ask a clerk in store
for pair Of findings when she
wanted leggiDgs. The struggle for
the cake now lies between her and
the Missouri girl who tells strangers
that during the war the enemy
threw bust works on her fathers
farm.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-11

A countryman, whose watch had
stopped took 1t to matchmaker to
see what was the matter with it.
After few moments the watch was
returned all right and fee Of s.
was demanded. What tori- in.
quired the conntryman. "For taking
a hair out OF the works "Wby,r
was the response, "you couldn't
have asked more if YOU had found
whole hair mattrass,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
The Five TenOrS.

A story is told in most Partisan greenrooms of
'The Manager and the Five Tenors" The man
ager had engaged French operetta troupe to
perform in city of South America He was
the most polite and generous of managers He
offered high terms, promised his p,oteqes a
benefit apiece made the best arrangements for
their comfort on the voyage out. and at last
had the satisfaction of steaming off with them
all. The day when they started was fine
one, and as soon as the shores of France
had faded out OF sight the company
to keep up their spirits. began to sing
on deck. But very soon they stopped, and
five gentlemen were seen to stare at one another
with CONSERVATION. They were all five tenors''
''Mhy, how is this?' cried enc. II was engaged
as the only tenor" THAT is my case too
chimed in another. and so said they ALL The
manager had skunk down into the cabin during
this alteration. but he was called up again and
was requested to furnish explanations. '.Calm
your minds" he said in a cheerful tone. '.You
are five tenOrs now. but calculate that four of
you will be carried Off by the ron,ito negro as
soon asswe land, and / promise that the one
who survives shall be my only tenor" Under
this grim jest may perhaps Turk grain of fact.
which it would be well not altogether to lose
sight Of.-LOndOn Daily Ne,cs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
Tobacco as a Match Maker.

From the London Daily Telegraph.
All the nervousness embarrassment and
febrile excitement attendant upon popping
the question in highly civilized countries
are avoided by young men OF the Tchulan
Tartar variety DESTROYS to marry, whose simple
and discreet custom it is TO ascertain their
chances OF success or failure in matrimonial
enterprise by the following proceeding: The
Tchulian Cnlebs in search of wife having
filled brand new pipe with fragrant tobacco.
stealthily enters the dwelling of the fair one
upon whom he has bestowed his
affections, deposits the pipe upon a
conspicuous article of furniture and
retires on tiptOe to some convenient hiding
place in the neighbOrhOOd, local etiquette re-
curing that he should execute this strategic
movement apparently undetected by the dam
sci of his choice or any member of her family
Presently he returns without further affectation
or secrecy, and looks into the apartment in a
casual sort OF way single glance at the pipe
ne left behind him enables him to learn the fate
of his proposal. If it has been smoked. he goes
forth an accepted and exultant bridegroom, if
not, the offer of his hand and heart has been ir-
revocably rejected as not ever. worth puff of
tobacco. By this ingenious eXpedent the pain
and humiliation Of verbal refusal and fruitless
pleadings are spared to luckless wooers. and
Tartar maidens are saved from opportunities
justly regarded as peculiarly trying to female
sensibility. The pipe, considered as matrimo-
NAL ambassador, has at least this to recommend
it-that it may be relied upon to commit no
breach Of confidence fits mission prove sue
ceSSful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

HOW THEY ALL CAME BY THEIR QUEER TITLES.
From the New York Times.
The Hon. Hamilton B. Staples read paper at
the annual meeting Of the American ANTIGUA
rian society, in Worcester, on the 21st instant,
in which he discussed the origin Of the names
of several of the states. His conclusions were
as follows: New Hampshire gets its name
from Hampshire, England. Massachusetts is
derived from an Indian name first given
to the bay, signifying ''near the great
the 'Island Of Rhodes" the 'Island of the
Roads, and Dutch origin ''Red Island" were
mentioned the first seeming to have the best
historical support. Connecticut is an Indian
name, signifying ''land on long tidal river"
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Maryland were passed over. Virginia,
the CarOlnas and Georgia have royal origin
Maine was named from the fact that it was
supposed to contain the ''mayne portion of
New England. Vermont has no especial ques-
ton, except that it is claimed to have first been
an alias-New Connecticut, alias Vermont
Kentucky popularity signifies either clark
and bloody ground" or "a bloody river"
but it's origin signifies ''the head of river" or
''the long river" Tennessee comes from its
river. the name being derived from the name of
an Indian village on the river-''Tanasee." Ohio
is named after an Indian name, signifying
something great, )" with an accent of admira-
ton. Indiana comes from the name of an early
land company. Illinois from the Indian-the
name of tribe. Michigan is claimed to mean
flake country" it probably came from the name
of the lake, "Great Lake." which bore this
name before the adjacent land was named.
Louisiana is from the French. Arkansas and
Missouri are Indan-the former being beauti-
full; the latter is claimed to mean in its original
muddy water" which describes the
river. Iowa is also Indian, with doubtful
meaning. Texas is popularity supposed to be
Indian, but may be Spanish. Florida is Spanish,
"a flower land" Oregon has conjectural ORR
gin. 1t is probably Indian, but Spanish origin
is claimed. California comes from Spanish r0-
nance Of 1910. Nevada takes it's n anne from the
mountains, who get theirs from q resemblance
to the Nevadas Of South America Minnesota
Is Indian, ''sky tinted water" Nebraska is va
riously rendered shallow water" and sfiat
country" Kansas Is from an Indian root. Kaw,
corrupted by the French. Mississippi is .areat
water" or 'wh0ie river" Alabama is Indian
the name Of a fortress and tribe, signifying, as
is claimed, there we rest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

"You are no gentleman, SIR" said the irate
Mrs. Hambone as Mr.. Trimmins stood at the
front door, waiting for the eXpressman TO carry
away his trunk-he still owed her for two
weeks sustenance. 81 know it. madam. feel
it. have frequently made the same remark to
myself in my solitary moments. I'm no gentle
man, but must eat."-N. Y. Com Bulletin.
In case of fire Albany firemen win not touch
the electric light wires. but will cut down the
poles. By this means they avoid the danger
arising from wire cutting, which is said TO be
serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

"CAN SEE THE LADY OF THE HOUsE?" in
quired the peddler. ''Well, yes, you can if
you amt bindI" snapped the woman who had
answered the bell. ''Oh, beg pardon, madame!
you are the lady of the house then" ssYes. /
am! What dyer take mo for? Did yon think /
was the gentleman Of the house. or the next
door neighbOr, or one Of tt e farm hands, or the
cat. or the ice-chest?" II didn't know madame
but you might be the youngest daughter" "Oh,
did yer? Well, that was nat'ral. too" replied
the l. of the h. ssWhat dye want SURF" Then
the peddler displayed the wares, and when he
left that doorstep half an hour later his face
was full Of pleasure and his pocket fun of
money. He understood human nature and had
made good sale.-Beston 1rmsr1r6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

STORY is told in Michigan abOut one of tho
members Of the Detroit conference which is too
good TO keep. He was spending a day in the
country, anu was invited to dine They had
chicken Tor dinner, of course, much to the grief
o. niue Doy IN the household. who had lost his
fayOrite hen to provide the feast. After dinner
prayer was proposed. and while the preacher
was praying poor little lonesome chicken came
running under the house crying for it's absent
mother The little boy could restrain himself
no longer. He put his mouth down to a hole in
the floor and shouted: ''Peepy. peepy. / didn,t
kill your mother. They killed her for that hio
preachers dinner" The amen" was said yerv
suddenly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

The heretofore despised banjo is to be elevated
to the first rank as q musical instrument. Some
one has that it isof very ancient origin
and Of course that Is much in it's favor. as MANI
persons delight in anything that is associated
with antiquity. relic-hunter In Egypt feuad.
or says that he found, in the tomb of royal
family. In one Of the oldest pyramids, a banjo OF
the exact form of those played by plantation
darkeys. In his opinion the ancient Pharaoh.
delighted in the sweet sounds produced by the
banjo, which constituted the fayorite music Of
the country which has been called the cradle Of
ciyilhatton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
A Balladine.
From the Fair Journal.

She was the prettiest girl, ween
That mortal eyes had ever seen;
Her name is Annabel Christine,
Her bangs were CURED with bandOline,
Her cheeks were smOothed with vaSeline,
Her teeth were brushed with tine dentine.
Her lace was washed In cOaline,
Her gloves were cleaned with gasoline.
She wore dress OF grenadine,
LOoped over skirt or brilliantine;
Her petttcOat was bombaZine,
Her foot was ShOd with a kid bOttine
Her wounds were healed with cOSmoifne.
She sailed away from Muscatine
In ship they called a brigantine;
She f1irted with a gay marine
III they reached tn republic Argentine,
Where they were married by the Dean.
Ana lived on oieOmargarine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
HENRY l.. RAYMOND & Co,
IN STOCKS
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.

nRESs SHIRTs.-FINE DRESS SHIRTS MADE
~ TO ORDER for 81 80 Of the very best mnslin
and very fne linen. Remember the first ~
Put the price Of Shirts down in Washington and Wa
now cell better Slrts for the money than ANY house on
earth
Heavy Canton Flannel DRAWERS, like those ~
sold last winter, for only co cents.
Heavy Mer1no tNDERSHlRTS, 80 cents.
Heavy Merino- Wool SHIRTS, sc. worth 81.
Remember those Heavy Canton Flannel DRAWERS
for 90 cents, worth 81, at
MEGINNISS'.
sis 1902 street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
FINANCIAL.

IF VoU DFSIRF To
Il MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR SPECULATE
IN RAILROAD, MINING SlbCNS
Or miscellaneous securities tssurt er erzl c-n-
mission business execute oy,rr~ a. stocks ia ta
shGre~ as~vars margins from 10 yer ctlt ~ buy
and sell { Y cab.
STOCK privileges secured on reliable parties.
Fractaonal hts sreraafy.
correspondence or personal Application ssI'sitei
Address J. SIEN ENSDS.
Min IS BrCattpay New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

A popular hotel keeper says that in q restau-
rant 1t is the man who buys the least who
makes the most noise and show.
She walked into the IL" car, laden with
bangles and wearing On India shawl She
sa;d:--.As there are no gentlemen In this car
suppose mnst stand" No one gave her .
seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
G. BROADWAY. NEW York.

Every class Of Securities bought and acid commits
sion in San Francisco Baltimore, Philadelphia. New
York. Boston and Washington. Orders executed
New York Stock EXCHANGE at one-ogthsf per cent
commission. Private and direct telegraph wires TO
Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston. through
which orders are executed ON the stock Exchanges
In tho~e cities and reported back promptly. Quotations
N Stocks and Bonds and information regarding the
Markets received through our wires INSTANTLY d.
rect from the New York Stock Exchange nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

Miss Lillian Duer, OF PocomOke City, Nd, who
gained considerable nOtcTtety about two years ago
BY fatally shooting Miss Ella HeaEn. Of thnaama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

Boston Journal
Grandpa likes to kiss wee Sallie:
She says no,
Says his whis&ers thick and bushy
Prick her so.
Grandpa's head Is smooth and shiny
On tie Top,
Where the hair began 10 thin, and
Would not stop.
Grandpa kisses; sallie questions,
SO tits sid
sGrandpa, why not put your whiskers
On your head?"
Era NJ TdppeNL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

No. $50 18TH STREET. CCoRCoRAN BUILDING,
Agency for Prince and Whitley. stock Brokers'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

From the Salt Lake Tribune.
Yesterday morning man with load OF fowls,
country prodace. DC, stopped in front Of the
house OF a prominent citizen, and the good wife
came out to inspect the display.
"Guess I'll take those two wild ducks for to-
morrow's dinner"
.'Guess you'd better take something else
madam" said the produce man. II met your
husband on the road this morning with q
wagon, two horses. three dogs. and hundred
rounds Of cartridges, making for the big duck
slough"
''0h, indeed, The poor man." replied the
lady. "You had better give me four ducks; he
may want some when he gets home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12
IL. II. DODGE,

Bonds, Stocks and Investment Securities Bough ,sw
Sold Commission,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-12

4 81 npsaectf,ll theological STUDENT in Shiloh
RApEfst Seminar wrote an essay on saIae Kicassy
Of baptism In en- lel0th SUIT For tafS he var
tuEned out az the Seminary.