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Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

EN- rights and advocating the true
principals Of Democracy. Gifted
cultured, warm hearted, of noble
heritage. God never better fitted
one for public life and for q leader
Of men. Two years from next
Marcl this distinguished young
man, scarcely in the meridian of
life, takes his scat in the L. S.
Senate is the successor Of james
B. Eustis. We predict for him a
glorious failure, anal dare say that
the interest Of the South and of
his native State will never suffer
while in the hands Of such men as
Z. D. White.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
Al Explanation.

Incidentally publ ish Rev. J. A.
P;Tker's reply to our editorial par
ayraphs in last issue. 1t was not
our intention to m'srcpresent this
able divine, for whom we have the
utmost respect, in regard to his
relation to his party or church.
We did not presume to read him
out Of the conference or clergy, but
supposed that he would read him
sci: cut "wi:Aout our billing,' as
he says he did in regard to the
Democratic party. Now, we found
cd our snpposition upon the fact
that he was running fora political
Office, and believed that q man OF
bis Judgment "oa.l know that for
O minister to run for 4 public Of
fee conferred On him by the peo-
pie, whether he reached it or not,
would greatly impair ana destroy
his influence anil usefulness as q
preacher CT righteousness and y
servant Of lie most high God.
Again: In so far as one Of our
ragraphs conveying the idea
that he had begun the practice of
law, the learned scholar will dis
cover On a second reading that the
phrase, "who was once a lawyer
is parcnthical clause thrown in
to the sentence, end that the sen.
ttnce in which this clause Per
forms only al incidental function,
IS followed by q separate and dis
iiact sentence, stating that he had
gone into politics, and nothing
said concerning law. No; it was
net our intention to carry the idea
that Rev. j. A. Parker would
henccforth practice law, nor do we
be!ieye our readers 80 construed
it.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
Senator Elect II. %. White at
Homer,

On last Saturday Homer was
honored with q visit from one of
Louisiana's most gifted and dis
tinguished sons. Judge Z. D.
White reached this place from
New Orleans about ID o'clock, and
at two addressed a large audience
in the court house. In an eloquent
and mastery effort he portrayed
the evils Of the "robber tariff and
closed with a happy compliment
to congressman elect Boatner.
Notwithstanding his subject was
dry and uninteresting to tho aver
age citizen, still with his natural
oratorical power and far reaching
scope Of information, he succeeded
in entertaining the crowd, and to
the eminent satisfaction ofall con-
vinced them that though he be
from the Southern part of the
State, he is a warm advocate of
tariff reform.
In our opinion Judge White is
destined to become one of the
grandcst and greatest men Of the
South. From earliest manhood
he has ever stood as firm as the
perpetual mountains Of creation
IN defending the cause q South
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
Lisbon Jot'ings.
Iron our Special Correspondence

The vote polled at this precinct
Tuesday was very light. 1t was
all "Simon Pure" however, except
ing two ballots. We can not un-
lerstand how a man can call him
self a Democrat, vote a Democrat
ic ticket for President aud refuse
to vote for tho nominee for Con.
gFess of the same party.
There are many good things
that might be accomplished with
Vulcan's famous implement, the
anvil, but shooting negroes ont to
the polls to vote for o Democratic
President is certainly not of
them.
Several Of our townsmen are
taking n the Shreveport Fair, and
we learn that several more will
leave tomorrow for HE same pur,
pose.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
The Victory Lost.

From the best information we
have had up to going to press
Harrison and Morton have been
elected president and Ylce preS!-
dent Of the United States.
New York gave Harrison pIu-
rality of 10000 an'' while the dem
ocrats still claim Indiana, yet we
believe that Harrison has also car
riel that state. Bat even though
Cleveland has carried it lie can
not win with Ne" 1oEA lost
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
The North aud Sou!h Railroad
To be Extended.

We have heard considerable
talk for the past few days regard
ing the extension of Mr..
Beardsly's rail road from Gibbs
to Natchitoches, and the following
from the Bienville New E'a, a
journal published at Gibbs seems
to be very good evidence that the
work of extension has or wis com
menee very soon:
"Wc are assured that work will
soon commence at both ends of
the'railroad between Natchitochss
and Gibbsland, and be pushed
rapidly to completion; indeed we
believe work has commenced on
the Natchitoehes eud. A strong
company, that means business, has
charge of it. Gibbsland is bound
to be a5railroad centre and manu-
featuring town, in spite of her en-
emies. Wehaye learned to work
silently and steadily ahead, keep
ing our own counsel. disregarding
the opposition Of others and al
tcndingto our own business
While we have nothing to com.
plain ofin the way Of enterprise
and improvements going on here,
we feel sure that this extension to
Natchitoches wonld prove TO be a
still greater benefit to Us, and we
trust the work will soon commence
and be rapidly pushed forward %
completion.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
Ii @ NJ EIs II 4 SONIC
~ @.Fg n:~ ESyH ,yyry
g S sszss ~ Is : D.. ~. ssSMa

I shall endeavor to work up
other departments as the demand
and finances may justify.
have already succeeded in es-
tablishing order drills, and hope
to perfect them, with the invalua-
bic assistance of Miss Loyellet,
whose services | have recently SC.
cured as assistant teacher. She
bears rich testimonials as to COM
potency and proficiency, from the
President and Professors of Mt.
Carmel High School, Illinois.
GW For further particulars con-
Ter with Mrs. HATTIE LAwRANcE,
Principal.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
PARTITION SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne
Succession sfP. & NJ. A. Pate.

BY virtue ola commission issued ont
of the Bird District Court Of Claiborne
Parish, La, and to me directed, I will
sell at public outcry ut tho late resi-
,lesidencc of the deceased P. & N. A.
Pate, near Athens, ut 10 o'clock a. NJ,
ON TUESDAY TIE Goth Of NOyEM.
Der NEXT, for tho purpose Of effect
ing = partition, between the heirs, all
the property belonging to said deceased
pa, tics, described as follows, to-wit:
The old homestead Of P. g. ~.
Pate, comprising three hundred and
forty acres OF land, being the SET and
81 If mel aud vi of sw4 and vi Of sw4
ofDw} Sec, 9 T ~ Z s West. Three hun.
dred and forty acres nl0Ie or lcsss, with
Ill improvements. Also = large list Of
notes aud accounts against various per-
sDDa.
Terms of sal4 CASH ii eject . parti.
tion between the lisjss
i. g. q +.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

1t appears from the official re
turns Of the election last Tuesday
that the "Prohibs" have not stln9k
lille" in Old Claiborne. Their tick
ct received the overwhelming
amount of six votes throughout
the parish.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
HaynesViIle Items.
From our Special Correspondent

The slow fever has at last aba
ted.
We have heard it rumored that
several new families will move to
town next year.
The Rev Jno Waller was elect
ed minister for the Friendship
church next year.
Several ofour citizens have gone
to the Fair at Shreveport.
The election passed off very
quietly polling the fewest votes
that has been cast at this place
for years-only 173. But few
negroes voted; and they were in
duced by no little persuasion.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
: SHERIFFS SALE.
In Sd District Court Of Claiborne par.
ISL, La, no. $50.
G. W. Shaw, VS.. Alex Drake.

QY virtue Of a writ of Fl. fl. issued
bout Of the DISTRICT Court of Claiborne
Parish in the above entitled canss and
to me directed, I have seized and taken
into my possession, and will proceed to
sell the same to tie lest q I'd highest
bidder. ON NOVEMBER 17fn 1888, the
following property, to-wit,
Three bnshels peas, more OF less;
1547 lbs seed cotton, 500 bundles fOtl-
der more OF less, 100 bushels corn more
or less, one caue milfand cyaporator.
one snrrel horse mule named P0np. one
serrell marc mule named Hubby, one
bay mare name Fanny, FIVE head
hogs, eleven head of cattle. one wagon
and harness, 0ne-quarter interest in
1900 lbs seed cotton, (Ben Boips crop)
five head of sheep, 1900 lbs cotton il
field nngathered more or less. Sale
at the residence Of Defendant, nix miles
north west Of Haynesyiile. Terms Of
salc Cisll, 81
i. KlIsKpATRIC sheri6. B
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

While We regret that Claiborne
parish did not poll her full strength
for the Democracy last Tuesday
We are highly gratiiicd to state
that she gave the Republican par
ty only l5votes.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

Morey, the Republican asplrant
for congressional Lonors from this
District is more popular in cur
parish than we gave him credit
for being. Fifteen remnants of
carpctbagism voted for him last
Tuesday-fourteen at Hasly's Y
Roads and one at this box. OraY
for Moray!
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

AS we predicted: Coleman, the
Republican nominee OF the end
District was elected over the recu-
lar Democratic nominee, Elliott.
That was the strangest thing to
us in the history ofLonisiana pol,
itics. 1t will be remembered THAT
the 2ud is E. John Ellis District
OF old, and the whites outnunber
the blacks nearly ten thousand.
We can see no cause or justifca.
ijon for such q course as the Deg,
ocrats pursued in that District.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09


Dealer-I say, Jake, it's begin
ming to rain and there goes old
Neyerpay across the street with
the new hat he got here last week.
Take him out an umbrella or he'll
have it ruined before be gets
home.
Clerk-Why, sir, he'll keep the
umbrella.
Dealer-No matter hurry up
I'd rather lose the umbrella than
trust him for another hat 90.
troll Free Press.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

Ward 4, Of this parish, is strict,
ly democratic in principle as well
as name. Not u single Republi-
can vote was polled at the two pre-
cints last Tuesday, ard every bal,
lot cast was in favor of BoatEer,
the regular nominee Of the Demo
cratic party.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

Boatner has been elected hy q
large majority over Morey but as
the official returns have not. been
announced we are not able to give
figures.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
REV. j. A. PARKER AND
The Homer "Guarlian."

Messrs Editors:
In your paper Of date Nov. End
there a-c statements concerning
myself, which however honestly
made, are at absolute variance
with the facts.
AS a matter Of Justice, which I
know you arc capable Of accord
ing, I beg the publication Of the
following reply.
In an editorial paragraph you
say: The Methodist conference
loses an able minister this week.
Rev. Mr.. Parker hss taken to pol
tics
10 this I wish to say: ! am no
more in politics now than I have
been for about thirty cons !cutivc
years, only l am in better politics,
and without ny knowledge, my
name has been placed on the Flee
toral Ticket. This latter fact pro
yokcd q TRADE Of abuse from 4 few
papers in the State, to meet the
false and erroneous statement Of
which, it became necessary for re
to publish & circulrr letter setting
forth my reasons for the steps |
had taken. The merits of the
question You do not discuss, but
follow the above statement with
this:
I'VE suppose Moses Fort and
J. A. Parker will stump the State
in the interest OF their new party.'
Of course no one can dispute Il
mans right to "suprose" any Civ
en state Of things but there should,
ordinarially, be some ground upon
which such suppose" may rest.
In this case there could be none,
since the circular in question was
issued only about a week before
the election.
Pattingthesc two paragraphs to-
gether, wish to say; o. The
Methodist conference loses" moth
ing "tbis week" u will not "step
down and OUT at your bidding.
(2) About stumping the State
wait and see.'
Still worse, is the following:
Rev, j. A. Parker, formerly of
this place, who was once q lawyer,
has got back in his native realm.
He is now in politics asking the
dear people to vote for him"
From acriticaI stand point, it
would be hard to get at the real
meaning of the above paragraph,
but l suppose you mean to say
that | have gone back to the pro-
fession of law, and also, into poll
tics.
AS TO the first, l have done
nothing of the sort, but as to the
second, l hare Arrays been in poll
tics. When formerly Of this
place officiating with
the Democratic party, l was pu.
forward to preside over mass meet
ings and to help run conventions
and called upon for campaign
funds-for parochlal purposes
but as this was for the Democrats.
l suppose it was not considered
politics" But alas! when my
name figures in some other party,
"the Methodist Conference loses''
ME. have "gone into politics"
and "wi!l stump the State" &c.
&c.
In conclusion, permit me to say,
that in so far as my connection
with the Prohibition party is con-
cerned, | do not question your
right to speak, and to say just
what you wish, provided you are
AS | think you will be on ''sober
second thought Just in your
representations. You might have
read me tout Of the party" had l
not got ahead of you and read my
self out first; but you can not
read me out of "The Methodist
Clergy Very Respectfully,
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

Congressman Blanchard came
all the way from Washington to
vote for Cleveland.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
"Why notw

'I'm so blamed poor that i'll am
found with five dollars on my per-
son I'll be suspected of having
stolen them, and you are so blam-
cd stupid that ifyou get off a good
joke everybody will suspect you
right OFF, Teas Sittiags.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09

GRAFT was elected mayor Of New
Yor!; over Hewitt.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
No Trade.

Look here,'' said an Austin
dude to newspaper reporter, "you
tell me a couple Of good jokes. /
want to get them off as original,
you know, at a little social gath
cring tonight. I'll lend you five
dollars if you do"
Il don't think it will work." re-
Piled the newspaper man, pensiye-
L..
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-11-09
NOTICE.

/ will be at til, following named
places on the dates named opposite
each place, Tor the purpose Of collecting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-10

charms which might under accepta lie con-
ditions be considered in the matrimonial
market.
Among the many replies was a letter
from George Stelzer, who seemed to i'm
mediately meet with favor in the grass
widows estimation. She found that he was
living at 1893 Blue Island avenue, and
worked at McCormick's reaper works. He
called around early yesterday TO escort the
fair charmer to Lincoln Park. They ate a
comfortable lunch i'll the cool shades of the
Lovers Retreat" and started on the trip
home. On the way she wanted to test the
sincerity of Stelzer's professions of love,
and requested him to buy her some ice
cream.
Stelzer was not prepared for this, and
was obliged to decline for want of ready
money.
Go" said Agnes, with cold voice, anc
she went into the place of entertainment
and ordered some ice cream, which she ate
with depressed spirits. When she went tC
settle her bill She found her pocketbook
empty 1t had contained 1915 in the morn
ing, the remnant of that $500 already men
toned. Stelzer was arrested and locked up
at the Desplaines street station, but he
swears he did not take the m oney
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-10
a Lucky White Man.

"There is a fellow" remarked Station
house Keeper Carlisle at Atlanta, Thursday,
pointing to young man passing, that has
one of the most remarkable histories l ever
heard of. His name is George w. Black
In 1874 or rs, during the famous Wade
Hampton campaign, there was negro
named Henry c. Thompson that caused a
great deal of trouble. Thompson was shot at
on the day of the election, and i'll the room
where the voting was being done. He es-
capped unhurt. The next day he was plow
ing in his field when young Black aud
friend came by on their way to Lounesville.
Black STOPPED suddenly aud remarked as he
saw the negro: II believe I'll kill that
negro" He called to the negro to come to
the fence, and the negro did SO. Black
stepped up to the fence and began shooting
with a pistol The negro dropped dead.
For several weeks after that the white peo-
pie hid him out from the yankees and fin
ally carried him through the country to
the mountains of North Carolina. There
was reward of 81, 1000 for him. Leaving
North Carolina he went up in North Georgia
and hired himself as a farm hand. He
drank too much one day, and while intoxi-
Gated he told his employer that there was
reward of 81 900 out for him. The farmer
arrested him, delivered him to the proper
authorities, and received the reward.
He was tried. The jury hung thirty-six
hours, and finally returned verdict of
guilty with recommendations to mercy.
He was sentenced for life. He stald in jail
until just about a week before the term of
Governor Moses expired. Moses knew his
time was short, and was playing the place
for all it was worth We made up $3.50 and
sent it to Moses with the petition. Black
was pardoned, and that's the story OF the
luckiest white man | ever knew"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.
OFFICE HEALTH OFFICER,
SAVANNAH. Ga. ADril 30th 1S2

SAVANNAH, IA, April 5Oth, 1888.
From and after MAY list. 1888, the City Ordi-
nance which specifies the Quarantine require
'Eaents TO be observed at the port of Savannah.
Georgia for the period of time (annually) from
MAY ist to NOVEMBER LIST, will be most
rigidly enforced.
Merchants and all other parties interested
will be supplied with printed copies of the
Quarantine Ordinance upon application to Office
Of the Health Officer. From and after this
date, and until further notice, all Steamships
and Sailing Vessels from South America, Cen
trail America, Mexico, West Indies, Sicily ports
OF Italy south of 400 north latitude and coast OF
Africa between 100 north and 14e south latitude,
direct or via American ports, will be subject to
close quarantine and be required to report at
the Quarantine Station and be treated as being
from infected or suspected ports or localities.
Captains of these Vessels will have to remain
at the Quarantine Station until their vessels are
relieved All steamers and sailing vessels from
Foreign ports not included above, direct or via
American ports, whether seeking, chartered or
otherwise, will be required to remain in quarnn-
tine until boarded and passed up by the Quaran.
tine Officer Neither the Captains nor any one
on board such vessels, will be allowed TO come
10 the city until the vessels are inspected and
passed by the Quarantine Officer.
As ports or localities not herein enumerated
are reported unhealthy TO the Sanitary Authori-
ties Quarantine restrictions against same will
be enforced without trther publication.
TIE Quarantine gulations requiring tho
flying Of the Quarantine flag on vessels subjected
10 detention or inspection, Will be rgdy on
forced. W. +. Drummer, NJ. D.,
Health Officer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-10
She Wanted a Husband.
from The Chtcano Times.

Good luck seems not to come the way of
Agnes Schmidt. Her first matrimonial ad-
venture was anything but success, except
who recently died had given her $500 not TO
make fuss when she learned that be had
another wife.
Buxom grass widows OF "a. as well as
other widows. do like to take chances at
winning husbands. Agnes Schmidt was
soon weary OF donning weeds. for in truth
she had but fractional interest In the
widowhood. Last Sunday she adver ised
in local German daily for correspond
aid of course blessed with other requis b S
for lie partnership. The advertise M Lt
inodestly admitted the Youth and other
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-10
Robert Garrett's Baltimore Palace.
From the Philadelphia Necs


The Garrett residence is wonder Of archi-
tectural and decorative art; and its formal
opening, by grand ball early i'll January,
1887, was the event of that Baltimore sea-
son. The ground plan is 60 by 100 feet;
there are three stories and a basement, with
a solid front of brown stone. The general
style is that of the French Renaissance,
but the designer allowed himself much lati-
tude. The main hall is that of an old En-
glish manor, and all the woodwork is of
English black oak, deliberately carved,
with panel decorations, cloice painting
and steel suits of mail. There IS also Il
library finished in mahogany, dining
room in the Dutch style of the sixteenth
century, parlor upholstered in Gobelin
tapestry, with triezes of allegorical paint
ings, a wonderful balcony. and a conserva-
tory, 40 by go feet in size, which is per-
feet paradise of ferns and exotic flowers,
with bubbling fountains and waterfalls,
over all of which is light soft as that of q
full moon. Altogether it is a neighborhood
OF which the possible colored orphan neigh
bors would have no cause to feel ashamed.
The real wonder of the place, however, is
the bathroom, modelled after that of the
luxurious Louis XIV. of France. The cell
ing is in imitation of lattice work, with
vines and flowers; the immense lava (vul-
cato voce. "tub'1 is of silver and Ten
nessee marble; the water comes in through
brass pipes and gold-plated fixtures, and
all the adornments are of sybaritic ele
ganCe.
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made all their preparations for their deadly
work as systematically as if, as was doubt
less the case, the plans were for weeks con-
cocted
The history of the pursuit, of long and
fruitlesS chase toward Montana, an organ
lied detective effort and the capture of
Goodell in Nebraska six months afterward,
is amply recorded, OF the stolen money,
about 5000 was found near North Platte
more was unearthed near what is now
known as Van VasselFs, on the Wyoming
eastern line. About $1,000 was never re-
covered. Goodell always stQutly claimed
and does still, that he was only an accom-
pllce, and was not at the scene of the rob-
berry at the time. As the stocktender did
not see all the highwaymen he could only
swear that he believed Goodell to be one of
them.
HUMOR CREEPS IN.
The grim humor of some of these early
day road agents was proverbial A few
months before the Canon Springs robbery
a coach on which was Judge Beach, then
United States attorney of Utah, Mr. John
Lucas of Lucas & Mcnamara, and William
Hlbbard, now of Denver, was held up at
Cold Springs, twelve miles north of this
place. For eight days all the down coaches
had been robbed, but the up coaches had
been unmolested. When this one was
stopped, the passengers were stood in a row
and searched, with, only the result of about
SIT and one gold watch. The passen-
gers had experienced something of
a premonition and had left their
money and valuables here. When the
search was through the leader of the agents
said to the driver: ANY whisky" The
driver replied, You bet" and after max
ing him take drink to test it the agents
sampled the bottle and then the spokesman
said; eve didn't expect anything but
whisky from your crowd. But we'll take
your horses along until we meet the down
coach"
And so they did. When the down coach
arrived an hour and a half later they had
the horses all safe enough, but the passen-
gers were bewailing the loss of their prop
erty. Among those who were thus out of
spirits was o. C. Ward, also now in Denver.
He was relieved of $500 and gold watch