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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
A Dog Over Niagara Falls.
Special 10 New York Sun.

The village was thrown into un.
usual excitement today by The ad-
ventures of q large dog. He was
first noticed while be was within the
influence of the upper rapids. As
he wbirled rapidly down over the
falls no one imagined but that that
was the last of him. Shortly after
ward, however, he was disco, cred
in the gorge below the falls rainly
endeavoring to Chamber up some of
the debris from the remains OF the
great ice bridge which recently Gov
cred the water at this point, but
which had nearly all gone down the
river. The news spread rapidly
through the village, and a large
crowd gathered Oh the shore.
Strenuous efforts were made TO get
the struggling animal on shore, for
an animal which had gone safely
over the falls would be prize worth
having, but without success. Fin.
ally the dog succeeded in getting mp.
on u large cake OF ice and fioated off
on it down toward Suspension
Bridge and the terrible whirlpool
RAPIDS. Information Of the dogs
CON ng was telepOned to Suspension
Bridge village, and a large crowd
collected OH the bridge TO watch for
the coming wonder. In due time the
fellow appeared upon bis ice cake,
bowling dismally the while, as ifhe
appreciated The terrors of his situa.
ton. An express train crossing the
bridge at the time stopped in order
to let the passengers witness the
unusual spectacle. Round and round
wbirled the cake, in dizzy way,
and londer and more prolonged grew
the howis of the poor dog. As the
influence of the whirlpool rapids be
gan to be felt, the cake increased in
speed, whirled suddenly into the
air, broke in two, and the dog dis
appeared from view. No one
thought that he could possibly sur
vive the wild rush through the rap
ids. When, therefore, word was re-
ceived that the dog Was III the ~hirl'
pool, still living, and once more
struggling vainly to swim to land,
il was received with marked incred-
ulity. This story WAS substantial.
ed. however, by several trustworthy
witnesses. Ii seems incredible that
an animal could go through the
gorge, through the whirlpool rapids,
and into the whirlpool itself, dis
lance of several miles, and still he
alive.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
He Mixed Them Up.

A San Francisco lawyer, who de-
Tended q promissory note case, went
TO lunch, leaving his books aud cita'
tons OH the table in the court roo m.
The opposing counsel sneaked back
into the room and changed The places
OF all those book marks.
In the afternoon, the lawyer tax
ing nh his book. referred the court
Ia his authorities. His Honor noted
@, cry volume and page very careiui
IL. and took the case under advise
ment. In rendering bis opinion,
he said:
~ was inclined after bearing ar
gument Of counsel for defendant, 10
nonsuit plaintiff, but | find that, ON
referring to authorities quoted by
counsel, none of them bear OIL THIS
case. and am led TO think that the
gentleman has willfully been trying
70 insult this court. He has referred
me to an action Of an Irish woman
Who sued the ownerof monkey for
damages for biting her, to case Of
arson, one of burglary, two OF petty
larceny, and three divorce cases, be
sides other matter, none OF which,
bear on an action to recover on q
promissory note. Perhaps the gros
sest insult to the court is referring
IL TO the case Of Duchworth vs.
Boozyman, an action charging the
defendant with breach Of promise
Judgment tor plaintiff with costs
The lawyer never knew what thu
matter was, and to this day, thinks
the Jadee vas out bis head.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

[Boston Commercial Bulletin

[Bostou Commercial Bulletiu.1
In spite of the prejudice existing
against frOgs, frog-eating has row
established itself firmly as an
American institution. For time
it was confined to the Eastern
States, but soon the hardy Western
er succumbed to the custem Of efiete
Europe, aud Chicago aud San Fran.
cisco are as deeply in the mire az
Boston OF New York.
At Elgin, H., there is man who
found il so profitable that he went
into the business few years since,
of raising a peculiar kind OF frog
for the Western markets. While
here in many cases they are sold
under fictitious names, il ia said
that in the West-they are served
up as fried frogs.
A considerable improvement has
taken place in this trade recently,
and n dealer says there is a good
demand for all that can be secured.
Many restaurants and most Of the
hotels have the delicacy, though
not on the regular bill Of fare, only
serving to order. A large part Of
the frogs sold here are native, but
there is a serious competition on
the part Of the Canadian article.
In Canada, the business 10 con.
Quoted on IA large scale, aud the in.
dustry, which lately received con-
siderable encouragement by the in
creased demand, is ut present very
promising. Numbers Of boys who
have become quite expert, spear the
frogs in the country ponds and
st realms and sell them in the city to
the commission dealers from whom
they receive from 5 10 10 cents
dozen. The commission men skin,
pack in ice, and ship them to the
Northern and Western cities, where
the delicious tidbits bring them q
handsome profit.
In this city the frogs are sold
generally by the dozen, and bring
frou 90 TO so cents, according TO
quality. AS the demand increases
the business will furnish quite a
source OF rural income, and thrifty
Cape Codlers might consider this
suggestion, as from personal obser.
walton it is known that vast nun.
bers of frogs are there which now
live to a respected, serene, and hon
ored old age. The subject of cum
ming frogs is now being talked OF,
and efforts are being made to dis
cover a good process for this pur-
| pose.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
Animal Instinct.

The neighing Of the horse and
the sounds made by other animals
are to be accounted for their being
pleasnieable 10 the ears of tue
particular animals companions.
Ii is supposed that in many sounds,
as the growing of COCK, the indi.
vidual that utters the music enjoys
the result of its performances.
1.-TWO ants" says Bucbner, "when
they are talking togather, stand
with their heads opposite each 9th
er, working their sensitive feelers
in the livllest mauaer, aud tapping
each others heads. Numerous ex-
amples prove that they are able in
this way to make mutual cOmmunl-
cations, and on certain definite
subjects
IL have often,7 says the English
naturalist, Jesse, "placed "a small
green caterpillar in the neighbor-
hood Of an ants nest. 1t is imme-
diately seized by an ant, which calls
in the assistance of friend after
the Intellectual efforts to drag the
caterpillar into the nest. 1t can be
immediately seen that the little
creatures hold a conversation by
means Of their feelers, and, this
being ended, they repair together
to the caterpillar in order TO drag
il into the nest by their united
strength. Further, have observed
the meeting of ants on the way to
and from their nest. They stop,
touch each other with their feelers
and appear to hold conversation,
which have good reason 10 sup.
pose relates to the best ground fol
obtaining food"
Hague writes, in letter to Oar
win, that he one day killed with bis
finger "A humber of ants who came
every day from hole in the wall
to some plants standing on the
chimney piece. He had tried the
effect OF brushing them away, but
il was of no use. and the conse
0uence was that the ants who were
on the way turned back and tritd
10 persuade their companions who
we're not aware OF the danger it
turn back also. a short converse
tion ensned between the ants
which, however, did not result II
All immediate return, for those WHIT
had Just left the nest first convinced
, themselves Of the truth of the re
port.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER.

He heaped the logic pile on pile, the evil
drnee still higher,
The counsel on the other side. he limited
was liar.
He said his client was well-known gen
tlemsn and scholar,
And that his side had never paid their
witnesses dollar.
He told them of the orphans means, the
base oppressor's sneers,
And, piling pathos mountain deep, moved
all the Cont to tears.
He said: 81 came not here for fame, nor
yet for paltry gold:
But justice In o thing, my friends that
never eau he sold;"
And then at the rascslity filed with indig-
nnnt rage,
Declared the act unparalleled in any pre-
vious age.
He said that snch perjured wretch ne'er
breatbed beneath the sun,
And, rising jn his legal might, asked that
the right be done.
He quoted Blackstone, Gritty, Bumm,
that no one could dispute,
And said his Chain of reasoning no law
yer could r-fute.
He told the honest, lawful men" to judge
alone by fact,
And not be swsyed by empty speech and
mere word-juggling tact.
He wound up with u glowing scene that
moistencd every eye.
And took his scat-to mediate on his stu
pendous lie.
Century Magazine.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

youths Companion.l


One Of Mr.. Ralph Waldo Ernmer.
sons canons of high life is, that the
house and housekeeping should H.
lustrate that they exist to promote
plain living and high tbiuking.
The aged philosophers home illus
trates this canon.
His house is large, of that old
New England style which suggests
comfort and hospitality. The gate
is always open, aud the chestnn,
tree .liued path is well worn. A
long hall divides it. The rooms
and the furniture are noticeable for
their mild flavor of antiquity. The
old pictures, old blue-aDd white
china, old chairs and an old sofa or
two, are all suggestive of comfort
and not AT all of ornament or show.
The library, a large square room,
is plainly furnished but clearly ii.
luminated with sunshine; bomely
shelves line it, on which ARE books
tor use but not for show. Behind
the library is the parlOr used tor
visitors and conversational parties.
Everything associated with the
house and the jewellers therein bar
monize with the philosophers idea
of culture, plain living and high
thinking. a visitor would at once
Say here dwells a man who likes
"plain persons, plain ways, plain
clothes; prefers earnest people;
shuns cyclists, publicity; likes soil
tudp and knows its nse.'
When Miss Bremen visited Dos
ton she wrote, "Emmerson came
also, with a sunbeam in his cOun.
tenance.r IA smile breaks over
bis face like day over the sky
once said George William Cnrtis.
AT EmmersOn's house it seemed al
ways good morning" he added at
another time.
Hundreds who have no sympathy
with Mr.. Emmerson's philosophy
or with his religious opinions, are
thankful for his example, in these
snowy, ornamental days.
They feel a pride in the fact that
the blood of eight generations OF
Pnritans has made the man who
walks with his head in the clouds
dress SO plainly, and live so frugally
that he seems one of the plain men
who toddle along Oh the earth.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

A Woodward avenue business
man who had advertised for q coach.
man had application yesterday from
a man who seemed to MI the bill
exactly, but the fact that he was
out of place caused the citizen to
ask:
"Were you discharged from your
last placer
"Ob, no, sir--I quit Of my own
Accord
Anything wroDgi7
"There was, sir. The place was
very pleasant, the pay good, and l
came away without hard word.
But the gentleman was bit reck.
less, sir"
show, recklessi"
"Wby, he wouldn't be vnccinated,
and he insisted on coming to the
barn every day and exposing me to
danger. spoke to him several
times about il, but he seemed 80 OBJ
siinate and reckless that l deemed
il my duty to quit the job. Alb! sir,
but no one knows how incorrigible
some of those heightened. people
are! They'd even lug a baby which
had the whooping cough right into
the coachman's bed room aud then
expect him TO bny his own medicines
and do his whoOpiDg at night after
everybody was asieep!'-Detroit
Free Press.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
Living Ten Days on Boiled Rope.

Letters received in this city from
Chill report the arrival of the bark
Abbie Carver, of Boston, at the port
of Valparaiso on the 18th of Decem.
Der, from Hong Kong. The Abbie
Carver experienced terrible weather
in the China Sea, and sustained
some damage IN sails and spars.
On the LIST of Septe nber the bark
encountered u cycloue, which lasted
three days. aud the fore and main
topsails, the only sails set, were
torn 10 pieces, aud one Of the nasts
sprung, after which the vessel was
run under bare poles for twenty four
hours.
On the morning Of Sept. IL, when
in latitude 43:30 north, longitude
1920 east, the watch Oh deck saw
small black speck on the water,
and Capt. Carver Immediately tack.
ed and ran down for il. 1t proved
To he boat containing the Captain
and his son aud eleven men, the
crew Of Japanese fishing vessel.
L UtII NtSStl td'l otCif oiO"h out w
sea and capsizeq in a storm. and
they had been in the boat fifteen
DAYS when the AblAe Carver fell in
with them. For ten days they bad
eaten nothing but coil rope, boiled
in salt water. This rope is made
from the fuzz that grows inside OF
a cocoauut shell; When rescued the
fishermen had u fire in their boat,
and n large pot on the fire with rope
boiling in it, The men were in an
exhausted condition when taken OH
board tue bark. Medicine and nour.
isbment were administered to them,
and they subsequently regained
their strength. Capt. Carver took
the mrn to Valparaiso, from which
place they will I've sent home. They
belong TO the Island of NepOn, in
Japan, where they rave wives and
Boston Transcript.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

The Chicago News tells of
crowd that had gathered on mill
day at San Gabriel, Tex, who told
Jokes at the expense of each others
State. A Tar heel told several
tough stories on Arkansas, when q
native of that State reconvened as
follows:
was travelling once in the Old
North State, he began, aud 40 l
WAS riding across an opening like,
saw n man some little distance
ahead Of me, pointing, ~ | thought,
a long gun At something in . persim-
mon tree. reigned up my horse to
wait for him to fire. After waiting
sometime and no firing done, ! no
ticed the man did not seem to be
taking any sight, but appeared 10
be shifting bis piece from tine To-
time, 90 bailed him and asked hin
what he was up to. "Raising pork
foe 0asket," he answered, without
turning to me. l rode Up nd thot
Tar heel had . pig, besdis6 u sp'
to eat the persinmons. ~. . 900
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
Importing Information Under Difh-
culties.

1t was Oh q street car coming mp
from the Union Depot yesterday.
A man with very boarse voice
looked across the aisle at q man
with a country satcbel between his
feet, aud said:
"Wiutry day. isn't itf7
"IIeyir called the other, as he put
his hand TO his ear.
"Seems like winter, doesn't itf'
shouted the man with the hoarse
voice.
"Heyi hey'" asked the deaf man.
"Ue says began man who was
standing up, "he says it seems Ike
winter"
At this moment the hOarse.v voiced
man rose up and slid out Of the car.
AS he did 80 The deaf man rose up.
laid two parcels ON the seat, and
called out:
"Speak louder; Pm deaf =
ale says it seems like winter
bawied the man. now standing up.
"Who SAYS SOY
He turned around to the hOarse
voiced man, but that person had
skipped.
"Who says sol" demanded the
deaf man.
"I-I-why, | say so.'
"Well, what of itf Haven't
got sense enough to know that it il
winter weather. Don't try any o
your guys on me or I'll KNOCK
the top Of your head off,
Then the deaf man sat down ant
The "mi,idIe un7 sneaked out aH'
dropped of the car, and said he''
srend the rest of his life looking
for the hoarse man.-Detroit Ere
Press.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

The Courier Journal makes this
pertinent query:
When the wages of its skilled
artisans are beaten down TO the
starvation rate Of sixty eight cents
day by the protest o! the New
England protected factories, isn't
il about time for the American
workiugman to see that high tar.
III brings him no pr0tectiOni
Wherein would these serfs Of the
loom be any worse of if the pro
tected Industry TO which they are
chained in perpetual slavery bad no
high tarifi to uphold i'll Would
the lot of these unfOrtunates be
more pitiable if they had been
forced 10 the far West to make
their living by the pillow instead OF
wearing life ont in a dreary effort
to make manufacturing profitable
in New England
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
A Virginia Nimrod writes to 9

A Virginia Nimrol writes to a
Richmond paper describing an Incl
dent of one of his hunting expedi
tions which he says he can prove.
He discovered n hen duck within
easy range of his gun, discharged
both barrels, breaking her wing.
Pulling his boat a little nearer, he
fred again, killing the duck, appa-
rently. He then picked her up, re-
moved the feathers and entrals, cut
of her head, and put the body in
the water to wash of the blood,
when to his amazement il swan
away at a lively pace. He seized the
the oars again and after an ANNA
ted chase secured his game, Which
gave him no further trouble. The
promising liars of the 6aserac clnb
could hardly beat this.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05

Professional and business cards, of ten
rn,s or less in length, Slj per annum; for
.iy months, $40; for three months, 81
aai,ess advertisements of greater length
,,ll be inserted at above rates.
Legal advertisements will be charged at
Wal rates, where fixed by law; otherwise
A. special rates as published above.
~ Special notices 20 cents per line.
Funeral notices of less than ten lines,
and marriage aud religious notices Inserted
gratis.
Iob.work executed in the ucatest style
and at reasonable prices.
August -, 1877.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
w, G. SHEPARD 4 CO.,
SIMON & kOHN,
JOBBERS OF

JOBHERS OF
hats, CAPS, TRUNKS,
ii yALIsEs, TRAVELLING BAGS,
p,hhs, Clothiur, Umbrellas and Artificial
Flowers,
Cd Common and t05 4 I07 Gravier Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
March %, ISL. o<.y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
r. M. FREE MAN,

(south west corner Of Public square,
HOMER, LA,
DEALER in Fancy and Family Groceries
IL Tobacco. Cigars, Provisions, Boots
Shoes. Hats, Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions,
and full supply Of everything kept 70 .
general store. The custom OF the puoiie's
respectfully solicited.
tur;i,1 III 1870 Dry
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
Isrns Of Subscription:
FERNS OF Advertising:

one suuare, of one inch in space or less,
a., assertion, 81 90; each additionaliuser-
Ion, 50 cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-04-05
Agricultural Implements.

AGENTS roR
EA ]. Brooks Anchor Brand Nails and
aud Spikes;
l.. ). Metallic Cartridge Co.;
Winstead Hoe Co, Winstead, Conn;
II Disston & Sous Celebrated Files
Philadelphia;
Fox Breech Loading Gun;
Globe Cotton Planter.
March %, ISL. oly
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-03-19

In article published in the New York Sun Of Aug
1881, the following appears:
make and sell their putting the proprietary law
requisite license continue
nuedci
Esq
hay for max
used by Company of and Y and ammq dA
he fh hMaHen
mdth h1p as to render ht II uen rleerge It
yprpmg d prop al pih Hqu
Respectfully
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-03-19

In an article published in the New York ST
1881, the following appears:
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18
THE RUGBY
DRUG SUPPLY

Is opened for the supply of Pure and Genuine
Drugs and Chemicals; and, in seeking the
support of his fellow citizens, the Proprietor feels
he may refer with confidence to an experience of
twenty years in all branches of the business.
No pains will be spared to ensure purity and
accuracy in the manufacture of Pharmaceutical
Preparations, whilst in the compromising of
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
tho greatest care will invariably be observed.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18

9an1fAzY &2ee9ss;ss1e
\
PERFuM

A varied stock is kept of the best and leading
requisites in most families.
Marking Ink (Fardon's), Black Ink (Fardon's)
Soaps Collegiate g. Eastman's) Rays Cement
Rose Tooth Powder, Camphorated Chalk, Tooth
Brushes (London made), Hair Brushes and
Calvert's Carbolic Soap, Cold Cream Gar.
81, Glycerine, Absorbent Cotton, Davidson
Syringes, Rose Water, Eau de Cologne, Assorted
Perfumes, Camphor and Glycerine Cakes,
Nursery Bottles, Face Powder, Violet or Nursery
Powder, Mucilage (Fardon's) Insect Powder,
Rough on Rats, VIC. Paper, Essence of Ginger,
Lime Juice and Glycerine, Pomatum, Vaseline,
Plate Powder, Court Plaster Coated Pills of all
Kinds, Coloured Inks, Puff Boxes, Puffs,
Smelling Bottles, &C., &c.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18

As it is impossible to give a list of every
Drug and Chemical kept on hand, it will be
sufficient to say that every Medicine, for
which there is a demand, may be obtained,
and that the stock is as varied as any in
Tennessee.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18

The following PATENT MEDICINES of
repute are kept in stock, but any article not
mentioned will be procured, if wanted, with as
little delay as possible, and without extra charge
to the purchaser =
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18
THE RUGBEIAN

Is not what is known as a
patent backed newspaper, by
which is understood a news
paper partly edited and printed
by some wholesale newsmaker.
and supplied by him to any
one who wishes to insert local
information i'll the vacant
columns.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18
THE RUGBEIAN

Is set up entirely, and printed
entirely, at Rugby.
The RUGBEIAN, though. at
present, small, contains more
important and readable matter
than is contained in large
numbers of older and bigger
papers.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18
TEN NESS r f
THE RUGBEIAN,

With Rugby. occupies unique
position in or out OF the United
States.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1882-11-18
FARM LAND
FOR SALE.

The Board is now offering for
sale at reasonable prices and on
easy terms of payment, excellent
farm land in the following counties,
giz., Morgan, Scott and Fentress
Counties, Tenn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-13
Patat0 Culture.

Mr.. Ewing, Dayton, o., in Paper read
before tie Montgomery county LO.) Hor.
ticultural society on Potatoes and Their
Culture, advocated deep pioughing and
thorough pulverization of the soil with
shallow planting. Having made the
ground mellow he marks it off both ways
three feet wide and three to four inches
deep. He selects good sized potatoes and
cuts the seed end OIL. for he does not use
the eyes on that end of the tubers. Next
the potatoes are cut in pieces Of not more
than two eyes each After cutting these
are dropped two pieces each IN hill
As soon AS the potato plants appear
above ground cultivation is begun. MIR.
Ewing uses three shovel plous aud covs1s
the plants quite over This, he contensis,
strengthens the plants and leaves The
ground fresh 10 the hill, so that any grass
or weeds that may have started will be Gov
cred up. BY the time he cultiyates again
the vine is high enough to make the sol
meet in cultiyating, thus avoiding the ne
cessiiy OF nsing the hoe. II was advised
to stir the ground once each week until
the new potatoes are formed and set. Mr.
Ewing said: There il no danger OF cult
waiting too deep until the tubers begin "a
form; the drier the season the deeper on'
should cultivate and the oftener. The sol
in dry weather cannot be stirred too often
After tn. tnbers are formed prefer not tt
cultivate too deep nor too close to the hill
thereby destroying the little rooilets that
run out FROM the vines TO collect the nour'
ishment the plan. needs.