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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

The Republican organs are now engaged
in trying to show that the loss Of the next
Congress viii be- u real gain for their par.
~. Ii il rourrdcd that I'll" Forty eighth
Congress viii bc Dcmnrcatic, hut II IL
claimed that Republican S,uatr an,
President can prevent the Ern,"c-ats from
eiirct,ng ANY thing l;d that the questions
which viii engng" the attention Of Con
g-c>s are ~ such grave ard delicate ma.
turc that The Democrats viii lose tL. con.
tdeuoe Of the c"uutry tag attempting To
lrgislatc on them. This was not the case
in l-7i. The legislation Of Democratic
Congress IN i-7t elected Democratic
President in l-76. The Democrats are ca
pahle of dealing with the great questions
which will claim the attention OF the heat
Congress.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Tho New Orleans States is ont in a new
drr.s. We are gratifird To motto" that the
success has hreu a marvel in the way Of
journalism. The States is a bold and fear
less journal and we wish il long life and
prosperity.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31
How to Avoid Drunkenness.

Forbid intoxicating nostruIns and use
PaIkOr's Ginger Tonic in your family. This
blood aud brain food, and aiding all the
vital functions never fails to invigUiatc.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Talmagc has nominated a ticket for the
Presidency in iec$. II il temperance
ticket. Gov -. John Of Kansas, and GOV
Colqu'tt Of Georgia, are the peron-l of
the ticket, and the Rev. divine does not
care n straw which comes first or which
last on the ticket.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

The express Office at ''irard was robbed
FRIDAY light of 1000. The robbery was
not discovered rEiil Sunday evening
Monday morning, upon Investigation by
the express agent and District Attorue,
+. q. Hudson, there was arrested James
Sanders, a boy abont IL Years old, WHO
go fess'T' TO committing the robbery aft T
he was arrested. Three hundred and
seventy four dollars has been recovered If
III, amount. Tue affair 10 being iny-sti-
gated now by the express authorities. 1t
is thought that there are several Parti..
concerned in the robbery, but nothing
definite is known.--Shrerepor Standard.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

will do less for 'hr cause Of good govern
mcnt The succrss Of the party demands
it--onr own interest requires il. What
better incentives conld we hsyef
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Bishop Robert Paine. Senior Bishop Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church Sonib,
died at his home in Aberdeen, Miss, on
the 10Th Of October At the advanced age
of eighty-tbree. He had been minister
for nearly .ix'y-five years. and thirty.six
of these a bishop. The NJ. +. Church
South has lost one Of her best men.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

IL is strange that when meat is as high
rs it i, at pl,sent aud has been the past
year, ,iat people will sell tl.ir cattle for
almost nothing. The past sun,,uer hun.
dr' ds al cattle we're sold 10y the people Of
Claiborne to drovrrs aud carried on, of the
country. The prnpl" ho sold these cattle
will have most of THEN meat to buy anoth-
er Year. Thu cattle they solh won't hive
been worth more to them for beef fhnr b ~
been realized by selling tn druv.Is The
people of course havv n i,;ht to dispose of
their cattle rs they please, but it is poor
economy To dispose of them as they have
been doing the present year Keep yonr
cattle, and If you have no better use for
them make beef of them aud save bacon,
is oar advice to our farmers.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Young girl. are studying pharmacy in
Louisville, and are being employed in the
drug stores. Why should they not devote
Themselves 10 this -cirucef Ii ~ one 4, .
handing care and patience, rs well ~
ability. and Young ladies have the two fr-t
attributes in excess If gentlemen. aud they
are just - smart n the average man.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

II now appears that even McMllen is
getting nshsgi-d Of the characters that
oncordia parish he refused to permit
Dave Young to preside. Vow, Dave Young
has done more fer AcMilleu than any
other man q the District. We don't blame
McMill.n for not liking suea company, but
after Dave has given him the nomination
be should not shove him of.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31


D"' "'"'ur' W ,.,,o- l..''N'
Rev. w. {. Fril-y In conducting meet
A sond printer wanted Immediately NJ
this office. Drunken tramps needn't APP
ply
"' -,
SATURDAY..
H. - IS Ia Go ~. n,i.,,.
.,- -. .a;,n.. -, ...,,o
.,
We have received. Int too late for nuhli-
sticks II will nunror next week
-------.--------
:.
Dr. Wrlch shot aud Killed man 10y the
,sb las, yvrek Welsh male. his eseap,.
and at latest accounts had not been cap.
,ur,d
--
Ih"r" IS great deal OF c"'t"h now III
IN" h"'d'' inc h'''" are III :" h''' an" TOE
P''N'rS are o"@E g""'''"e Va" "'''S S'"'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

The hrst uumh-r at the first volume Of
The Ascension Democrat is on onr table.
The Democrat i, , neatly printed and ally
edited parcr and win 40 good work f'r The
causc of u ni"crtry in the Third District.
W. wash it long III. and abundant pros
prrity.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

W. have received. hut too late for uuhli-
cation this week, II response To- Fiddle
Sticks. II will appear next week
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Hon. J. &. Egnn left for New orleans
monih s in Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

\ new Bible has been pnt ont IN New
York. Il i, callrI the "oa~hpe.' and p"r-
port. To give the history of the raiih for
twenty -four thousand wears big fraud.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Gen Young aud T.. II. MtClrndon. Esq.
returned from Farmervillc court on last
saturday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

Rev. W. c. Fril-y il conducting a meet
ing al the Baptist Church.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

DR.. Wrlch shot aud killed man hv the
name Of Jacobs in SpearSvil", Union par
and at latest accounts had not been cap
turrd.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

The business Of the day next Tuesday
should hc the election OF Gen. King. let
cotton picking and every other business 20
aud give ono day to the cause OF lonr
cotutrv, Que day is not too much To give
for good men and honest government.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

gond printer wanted Immediately n
this office. Drunken tramps needn't APP
ply.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-10-31

There is great deal Of cotton now in
the fields Tho fields are Ill " hiir and the
pick"rs are busy gathering TIA" ticrcy sta
ule The cotton crop oi Claiborne will he
the largest grown in many Years.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
Sorry for You. Morg.

II pays n man, in the outcome, to stick to his
honest sentiments. He may ride comfortably,
for time, by going with the popular current I;
but when the round up comes, he may be left
Now, there is our old friend, John NJ. Cameron,
of Brown County, whom We have known from
the first day We entered Kansas, and who is us
uaily cool and level-head. He was honestly op-
posed to prohibition-had no faith in it. He
told so. He also honestly believes that st.
John is a fraud. But he was elected to the Leg
islature. two years ago, when the prohibition
craze was Mt fever heat. He went tn Topeka,
and supported the most arbitrary law that the
prohibitionsts cOnld devise. Having had taste
of Legislature, he wanted more, and made it
known that he would ask re election. He was
delegate TO the recent State Convention, and
was the st. John lead-horse in Brown County.
He suppressed his real sentiments, and did his
work well. Last week, the nomination for Rep
resentative came off. Where was his St. John
strikers then, whom he helped to carry the COun-
ty for the Prstenderi The Ring had another
man for the plaee-MorrilPs "lieutenant," and
one of the bosses. Cameron didn't get a smell.
The primaries went overwhelmingly, aud the
convention unanimously, for John Sehilling, a
lager-beer Dutchman, who dearly loves his beer
and his nip, and who has turned renegade to his
race, in order to 'stand in" with prohibition
hypocrites. Camerons prohibition friends let
him slide gently ont. Had he stood up for his
honest sentiments from the start, he might still
have failed TO get the Office, but he wonld have
preserved his selfrespect. All We can offer him
is eur sympathy, with the hope that his expert
ence il worth the investment.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
The Next President.

An exchange remarks that in the last electoral
college, the North had 23l votes, and the South
1888; in the college of 1884 the North will have
245 aud the South 49, At the last Presidential
election it required 1s5 votes to elect; in 1884 it
will require pol. The Republicans can, there
fore lose ~ Northern electoral votes and still
succeed. They could lose Indiana, New Jersey,
Connecticut, California, Oregon and Nevada,
having total of ~ electoral votes, and still
elect the President without vote from the
South. They can lose New York, 35 votes, Cali
foruia, 6 votes, and still elect. If they carry
Virginia, IL votes, they can afford to lose New
York, Indiana and New Jersey. If they carry
both Virginia and Tennessee, they can afford to
lose New York, New Jersey, Indiana, California
and Nevada.
The Atlanta Consultation (Dem.) says it is pru-
dentto assume that the Democracy will not be
able TO make the South solid in l554. 1t thinks
that Virginia is certainly lost, and that North
Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana and South Caro-
lima are debatable States. Mississippi and Flor
ida might he added to this list. A fair ballot
and an honest count would certainly give the
Republicans all of these States having a total
Of 65 electoral votes. With these, which right
fully belong in the Republican column. the Re-
publicans could afford to lose New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana and the whole Pa
ciic slope, and Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
what Wen Tell Them.

When we are East, the people will ask us al
manner of questions about Kansas-about crops
fruit, and prohibition. We will endeavor to tel
the exact truth, in all cases.
We shall them there is no better State than
Kansas, and that the grain and fruit crops, thi,
season, have been enormous, and fair sample
of most years.
We will tell them that the plaques of grass
hoppere and drouth occasionally visit the State,
and also cyclones in spots; but that the worst
plague that ever struck it is the epidemic called
prohibition.
We shall tell them that the genuine temper
ance people are the opponents of prohibition
that most of the decided opponents of that move
ment are strictly temperance men, while a very
large number of the loudest-mouthed howlers
for prohibition are confirmed drunkards, drink
ing generally on the sly, but always keeping
their hides full, and that the drunker they are,
the more clauorous they are for prohibition.
We shall tell them that the assertion that pre-
hibition prohibits in q single town in Kansas, is
an unmitigated lie. That while many towns
have no open saloons, every town has places
where men can get all the whiskey they want,
and that fully as much is drank as there was in
the days of license; and that in the towns where
soloons are now kept open, there is less real
drunkenness, and of q less dangerous character,
than in towns where the law prohibits. e.,
whore the drinking is done in secret.
We shall tell them that prohibition has not
stopped immigration, either to or from the State
that some people are still coming into the State,
aud some going ont, but that the number coming
in is about one now to where it was ten some
years ago-before it prohibited.
We shall tell them that the epidemic is bound
to run its course; that it caught the people at a
disadvantage, and they almost succumbed to it
but that they now understood the malady, and
are beginning to apply disinfectants, and that
the prohibition craze will surely pass away as
the smallpox cholera does.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
Look to the Legislature.

According to present appearances, the blunders
on the Goyernorship will go on to the end with
out remedy; but there is still time to avoid like
blunders in electing members of the Legislature.
The opponents of prohibition should see to it
tina. the right kind of men are sent to the Legis-
lature By uniting, they can carry majority
of the Representative Districts. See that this Is
done, and that no prohibitionist steps in on the
strength of 4 party nomination. st. John is
powerless, without a large majority in both
branches of the Legislature. The present law,
arbitrary and odious as it is is much so that it
defeats its own object. There are always GER
tain number of reasonable men among the pro-
hibitionists, and st. John must have very large
majority in the Legislature, to get enough wild
eyed cranks to override the men of sense and
Judgment. Whatever yOu do, don't let him get
this power. HIS next move will be n State Con-
stsbulary; law for search and seizure; a sys-
tenn of jury-packing, and removal of trials to
points where the sentiment is one-sided; and
the admission of circumstaRtial evidence to con-
vict, without actual evidence, such as a screen
door, or Government license, or shelf with
bottles, being received as evidence that the ac-
eused has violated the law. By throwing aside
all foolishness, and electing only sound men to
the Legislature. this can be avoided, not other
wise.
An issue is now being industriously worked
Throughout the State which, if allowed to 60 on,
will leave the opponents of prohibition in hope
less condition. That issue is the reelection of
Senator Plumb. What interest have the people,
outside certain locality, in the success or defeat
of Senator Plumbf But he and ST John have
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
And still They Come.

That the Democratic party is a party Of old
ideas, and entirely behind the times, that it
fails to keep up with the progress of thought
and of the country, is painfully apparent to the
live ones OF that party, and is cause for gratii-
cation among Republicans. In this County,
some of the Oldest and best Democrats have left
the party, and are now acting with the Repub-
icans, and now it is announced that B. P. wag-
gener, of Atchison, has formally renowned his
allegiance to Democracy, and will hereafter
take his chances with the Republicans.
In speaking of this hegira from the Democrat
ic party, the Atchison Champion is moved to re-
mark that foresight, sagaeity and an honest and
sensible surrender to the inevitable, are always
signs Of a wel[balaneed mind, in politics as in
religion, business and everything else in human
life And we are really glad to find, in
| Atchison, so many men who are giving evidence
Of this rare endowment of level-headedness in
the present political campaign.
This state of mind is noticeable among Demo-
Gratis to greater extent than people are gener-
ally aware. Men who have shouted the old
Democratic war-cry, who have been foremost in
the councils of their party, and who by their
past zeal in the promotion of the principles of
that party, have certainly earned a standing
| among their political brethren, such neu-and
the number of them is constantly increasing
are stepping out of the old beaten and moss-
grown path of Bourbonism, and beginning to
take step with the only party that. for the last
twenty-five years, has kept abreast of the tru-
| est, the broadest, the most humane and pro-
gressive ideas of this enlightened age and conn
try.
Waggener, of Atchison, old fashioned Demo-
erat, man who never thought or knew any
thing but Democracy from his childhood, until
| the meeting of the Empsra Convention; a man
who, by his devotion to the principles of his
party, has made himself heard and felt through
out the State of Kansas and who no long as he
Thought the Democratic party worthy and de-
serving of his adherence, gave il the best efforts
| of his life
But unable to inspire his co-workers with pro.
gressive ideas, unable to win them over to a
| wise and judicions policy, and honestly and con-
scientiously differing with them on the great is
sues of the hour in this State, he wisely and he
roically, in speech at Corinthian Hall on Mon
day evening, bade farewell to Bourbonism, and
formally announced that hereafter he gave his
| A N"u :" eho hePuohcah party, ana
linked his political destiny with those men who
propose to be loyal and true to the Constitution
of the State, and who, on all great moral and
political questions, are always found on the
right side.
We are glad to welcome Mr. Waggener TO the
Republican ranks, and shall Just as cheerfully
welcome all other Democrats who, honestly con-
WINGED that the Republican party is, as We be-
lieve it to be, the great party of intelligence,
progress, and liberty regulated by law, are anx-
ious to perpetuate its wise and humane rule.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
Railrond COlIisisn,

Two freight trains coided, at about halfpast
seven o'clock, on the 18th, about a mile and hall
on the other side of Savannah, on the Kansas City,
St. Joseph & Council Bluffs railroad. The circun-
stances which led to the casualty could not be dis
covered. Ii seems, however, that it was caused by
misapprehension of orders. One of the trains was
coming from the north. the other having left St.
Joseph but short time before The train from the
north was an express. and both were drawn by c.,
b. & @ engines. When the engineers saw the in
evitable result of the mistake, they reversed the
actions of their locomotives and jumped. Both en-
gines were literally demolished and jammed togeth-
er in such a manner that they could not be separa-
ted, and were brought to this city together, last
evening for repairs. The timely leap Of the engi-
neers doubtless saved their lives, apd no one con
nected with the trains injured. The conductors
were Beaver and Farrell and the numbers of the
engines 2i3 and l65 t-ansfer of passengers was
made necessary from both points, and travel was
delayed several hours. At O'Clock last evening
the track was clear, and trains all time.-St 10,
seph Herald
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
Don't sign Papers.

People who thoughtlessly sign documents, often
put their property in peril, and many men have
been ruined by indorsing for friend. How often
by obligations incurred carelessy without thought
Of consequencesf During the rebellion the steamer
Jessie seized. because it was supposed she was
q blockade runner. The was delayed in the
courts for eighteen years-a fact which is very dis
creditable to our lawyer rulers. In the meantime,
all the parties defending the ownership of the
sci had disappeared. The only responsible person
that could be found vas young girl of seventeen,
whose father wae on one of the bonds. An obliga-
ton Of 900 has been rolled up, which this young
interposes to save her. She will be ruined, fnan-
cially. as that Is greater than her inheritance.
Here is q case in which person is punished who il
entirely innocent of any ofense. But the moral of
this instance is: Don't put your name on bonds or
notes. for it may injure, not only YOURSELF but your
innocent children.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14
r. The Topeka papers are giving reminisce,

Y The Topeka papers are giving reminiscent
ces of occurrences in the war for the Union, as
something seasonable and interesting, just at
this time, in view of the soldiers reunion, during
the State Fair. The Commonwealth gives this
bit of information about the battle of Wilson'S
Greek: kansas soldiers fought their. first bat.
tie at Wilson's Creek, under command of Gener-
al Nathaniel Lyon. The First Missouri, First
and Second Kansas, and First Iowa Regiments,
with Steele's battery of regulars won immortal
honors by the persistent and heroic gallantry
with which they for hours maintained their
ground against immense odds The fight opened
at a. m, and closed at l1:30, August 10th, 1861.
General Lyon was killed, and Col. Mitchell fell
severely wounded. OF the 5000 Union soldiers
engaged in this hard-fought battle, 2a3 were
killed, 72l wounded, and 292 missing"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

Kansas informs us that prohibition has struck that
town in this way: For some time it was thought
that liquor sold in the place, and various expe-
but without avail. Notwithstanding St. Johns lib
eral rewards, no man was found mean enough TO
turn informer- They then sent on and got two pro
fessional sneaks-one from Topeka the other from
Kansas City. One Of these chaps went 10 drug
gist in the town. feigned illness and got prescrp-
ton from him which. it is alleged, contained alco-
h0l. Then the druggist was arrested on charge OF
violating the prohibition law.
The case has been in progress couple of days,
and the hitherto quiet town of Beloit is in perfect
uproar People are all .'by the ears and men who
have lived along as neighbors and friends, now
quarrelng like and dogs. Three-fourths Of the
population side with the druggist who ranks among
the best citizens Of the town, and the battle wages
fercely.
This but illustrates the working of fanaticism 1t
always produces contention among neghbors, and
strife and heartburnings in peaeea6le communities.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

II Captain Payne, the Oklahoma leader, ad-
dresses a letter to the Kansas City Times, in
which he says that he is not and never has been
imprisoned; that no hail was demanded and
that he is prepared to give bail to any amount.
He says he is ready for trial. and demands it
and an opportunity of placing bis claims before
a Court. He closes with defiance of the Gov
ernment as to the rights in his case and accus-
es officials of purposely delaying its considera-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

~ Mr.. Click has several times been elected
to the Legislature from the strongest Republican
District in Atchison. sud was once or twice made
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee by Repub-
lican Speakers of the House. T. p. Fenlon was
elected Speaker Of the House by the Republicans,
at an extra session Of the Legislature. If good
many Republicans should vote for Click, this
year, we don't know just who wonld have q
right to complain of il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

~ The IHdianian and the RepHbiieaH, of War
saw, Indiana, have been consolidated, under
the name of IHdianidH- Republican, and it is once
more the old firm Of Williams & Hossler. We
suggested, when the new paper was started,
some six years ago, that the firm did not look
well split in two.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

II The Frankfort Bee announces that it does not
put up the State Republican ticket, because it is op
posed to St john and will neither support nor vote
for him. Five papers in the State the Junction City
Union, the Troy Chief the Wichita Times the Cald-
well Commercial. and the Frankfort Bee comprise
the list of Republican journals that oppose the Gov
ernors reelection. The Union is for Geo. W. Click
and the Chief is for Ex-Governor Robinson. The
other papers have not announced their preference.
Atchison Champion
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-09-14

v The exhibit of Kansas products-grains,
grasses. fruits, etc.-prepared by the Kansas
Pacific Railroad Company, and displayed at the
Minnesota State Fair, at Minneapolis, has inst
been awarded the blue ribbon, for it's superiori-
ty over the exhibits made by Minnesota and
naEnta