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Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Go = Wa. Jshnstons 10 purchase
yoar hi al and Birth Day presents.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Just received 81 G. g. Gills one car
load Of Flour Of tie hest brands.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Do you want Fresh Choessi Ifso 60
to G. G. ellis.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26
DELIVERY WAGON.

Bny your goods at eherard's. lie
delivers them to parties in Homer.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Dornlon's hacks and buggies go like
hot cakes.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

n. A. Files shreveport, La, is head
quarters for every thing in the MILL
merry line. Call and examine her large
stock Of goods.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26
The HOMER Cornet Band is arranging
to give u concert.

Sec mtice If sheriff. sale IN this is
sac.
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Go to ]. N. DcniRan&C Co, for the 1n1
proved Bluff City Cooking Stove.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Apples and Potatoes in large quaati-
ties aud for sale cheap u, G. &. GilPs.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26
LOCAL ITEMS.

Onion Sets for sale at Joe Shulton's.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26

Mustang ponies arc plentiful in Ho'
mef.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26
OYSTERS

Ard rish-fresh as q dsr-tlrop, and on
Ice at Wards to-day. Prices low down.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1888-10-26
THE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE,

Contains all the Home News, in
Guiding full and official account of
the proceedings Of the Police Jury Of
Claiborne Parish and Town Council
Of Homer, and the general news Of
the day, together with more miscella-
neous, instructive and interesting
reading matter than any paper in
North Louisiana.
The paper is placeda at price with
in the reach Of all--only ONE DOL
LAR A YEAR IN ADVANCE, for
THE GUARDIAN, A
seven-column paper.
In politics THE GUARDIAN will
be thoroughly Democratic, but oppos-
ed to Ring Rule and Monopolies, and
all corruption in high or low places.
It is for an honest, pure and econom-
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Administration downto the corpora
ton of thetown. Will be Fearless
and outspoken on all public ques-
tlons.
THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDI-
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There will not be less than Six
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expires.
Advertising rates reasonable, and
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HOMER GUARDIAN.

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
HOMER, LOUISIANA.
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Call on Kortum the Boss Jcweler
when you visit Shreveport.
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We desire to make it interesting
and instructive to the people and
everybody living in the Parish Of
Claiborne and all rdjoining parishes.
Remember, the terms are only
ONE z mad DOLLAR A YEAR, in adj
~. widow, rec
ale six children. S~
1s sIs ,s'sss ,rssmuncatons on business or
sa s n.e. ss sss to secure prompt atten-
s'y over ,assa. !. but but lid be addressed to
81; sss ' re. Il PHlPPS ( SEALS,
Editors and Proprietors.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
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KANSAS FOR INGALLS,.

The rabid editors who are shrieking for
Ingalls, for presidential nominee, should
watch out for the fool killer. A compli-
mentary vote from this state for our bril-
liant senator will be all right. Since Kan
saS will be the banner state ANYHOW in the
matter of Republican majorities, it should
allow the east to name its man and then
throw all influence possible for him.
Gresham will be more satisfactory to the
east than Ingalls.-Abilene Reflector.
If the brilliant.senator from Kansas had
only such friends in his own party in
his own state as the writer of the fore
going, he might well cry out save me
from my friends, and hang his harp
upon the willows Us far as his hopes for
political preferment is concerned. Why
Judge Gresham, the brave, noble patriot
that he is, should ''be more satisfactory
to the east than Ingalls, we
are at loss to understand. nor do we
believe an intelligent sreason could be
given for such preference, as we are sat.
istied it does not exist. If the idea.
which seemed to prompt the Reflector,
of complimenting Senator ingalls, by
casting vote for him, obtains in the
Kansas delegation to Chicago and this
is their only purpose in presenting his
name. we have no doubt the senator
would feel more highly complimented
by no mention of his name being made
at all.
No man whose name has been men
toned in connection with the nomina-
ton stands fairer or is held in higher
esteem by the party of the country at
large. orr who could inspire the party
with more enthusiasm and the country
with greater confidence in the wisdom
and ability of his administration as presi-
dent. than does John J. Ingan. We are
Cratifed to believe the Reflector is with
out confrereS, III the state or out of il.
in its expressed notions on this subject.
but that the friends of the senator are
for him from convictions that his nomi-
nation can be secured by proper effort
and that it Will inure to the good of the
party, and when elected, 10 the benefit
of the country.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
NIGHT.
For the Eagle.
''M.' y,

M :"
Sweet Nycterin fair Photogrus footsteps
quick pursued;
To tread his heels, she thought would be
unwomanly-rude,
So she kept proper distance 'twixt them
all the while,
Her misty fearful face, a shadows length,
from his smile.
The gathering clouds, banked high in the
east,
With a dash of brush are made purple,
Shading to crimson and Offering silver,
Colors imperial, earth encircle.
The music of sleepy birds tremble in air
That's heavy with fra GRANGE and moisture;
The artist again brushes colors aloft-
Io it's cold as the heart of a clolster.
Once again, with gentle touch, he spreads
glow
Throughout the sky, canvas conceived,
Rejecting the warm bright color OF Love
On the darkening world in the shades.
Pale sweet Nycterin; her patient form can
but know,
The light of fair Photogrus Frightening
smile.
Never-never the clasp of his warm circling
arms.
All me, do you wonder-nightly-she weeps
awhile?
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Western School Journal
If there is any one clog to the elevating
of the teachers calling more detrimental
than frequent examinations Of teachers.
we do not know it,
In Topeka, Kansas City, Kan. Wichita.
Emporia and Newton, the best teachers
IN the city-those who have proved their
fitness and competency by years of ser
vice-are periodically dragged before an
examination board, and forced To submit
TO humiliating misunderstanding
ting, because it is an indi. ect charge that
they are not competent; doubiy humiiia-
ting, because of the public character of
the inquisition: and too often hnmilia-
ting because of the ineempetency of
the examining committee, and the irrele-
yancy OF the questions. Even Leayen-
worth, to which we have been accus-
toned TO look as q beacon light of pro-
gress, has recently commenced to per-
secute its teachers by an inquisitorial ex-
animation. And in one of the recent an
nual reports Of that city, an officer of the
examining committee. In a sub-report
remarkable for poor English. makes the
astounding statement that General
knowledge in a teacher is as valuable as
technical skill in teaching" While the
great educational eenters in other states
are drifting more and more away from
the periodical reorganization idea. Kan
sas seems to be nearing more and more
the delusion which for centuries has
nese schools.
If the teachers calling is less profes-
sien than that Of the pulpit. the bar or
medicine; If teachers are narrow in their
judgments, meager III versatility, and
dogmatic in their conclusions, we may
trace the results to the REORGANIZATION
fetch. A greater misfortune could not
happen to the schools of Kansas than to
have the salaries of teachers graded ac-
cording to the style Of certificate held.
Such an idea shows that the one who
promulgates it is ignorant of the first
principles of the art of teaching Ii
would, if followed TO its legitimate con-
illusions, close every normal school and
department of pedagogy III the land. 1t
would make our teachers, Ill a few dec
AIDES. brainless, soulleSs and dogmatic
to such an extent as would utterly de-
stroy the good results of all educational
reforms.
What time has teacher to become
acquainted with the best thought of the
world in literature, with the best meth
DDS in pedagogy, if she is compelled
every year or two TO march up and be ex-
amined in the alphabet: All school men
worthy the name stand in favor of rigid
entrance examinations for teachers, but
after that immunity from examinations
in anything, save methods.
In schools, at least III cities of the first
class, the way is open to end this crying
evil and injustice 10 teachers. What
city of our state will be the first to fol-
low in the pathway of Boston, San
Francisco, Chicago, Kansas City, De-
troit, Worcester, st. Louis and Omaha,
the great centers OF educational excel
lence in this country?
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
KANSAS KOLLARY.

Harper Is making immense prepare
tions tor the Fourth.
There is a town in Morton county
called Cundiif.
Atchison is soon to have chicken
fair. 1t Is 70 be held in Apollo hall.
The Mocking Bird Is the euphonious
title Of new weekly paper in Kansas.
The Barber county Index has resur-
rected a pioneer who was all over this
country IS early as 81.
In Barber county they are rounding
up the claim-jumpers, and making
things lively in general for that class.
The Thimble league is the name Of an
organization AT Emporia, the object Of
which is the promotion OF coiloqulalism.
The supreme court of Kansas. review
ing the ) arobrough case. declares that
the sentence Of death was properly pro-
nounced.
The Winfield Chautauqua assembly
viii be held at Island Park. Winfield.
commencing on June 20, and viii con-
tinue until July ,.
The Winfield Standard reports that the
little son OF Robert Cochran, who resides
two miles from the city, was bitten by a
raitlesBake this afternoon.
II is supposed that the Larned land
Office will now b open and ready for
business In few days. that the nornina-
ton of Henry ". Scott has been con-
iirmed.
e Dorado Republican,: Two farmers
IN this peigilboTh0od are delivering II, 900
bushels Of wheat Of their own raising %
the mills here. TiVy get s. cents Z
bushel.
Isenberg sings the last funeral rites
81 the Atllcs BuiIetin IN s very plainiive
tone. with many vale. vale" and
cants on the troubles Of q newspaper IL
the last issue.
Fort Scott Monitor: Columbus still
contributes is regular instaiIuent 10 the
quota Of crime even If the Blaiocks are
retired TO the: penitentiary. Sunday
night the passenger depot a the Frisco
railroad was destroyed BIZ fire. As the
origin of the fire is tRaccountzbie, /, Is
attributed 70 incend.axisua.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
GIVE Us OUR RIGHTS.

From the Ashland Journal.
| GubernatOrial candidates in Kansas
are as plentiful as sunhowers this year
and as far as we can learn are all good
men. But of one thing the journal Is
confident, and that is that the next gov
erner Of Kansas must be a western
man.
The state has developed with the
greatest rapidity since the last guberna-
| torIal election and the great west is now
III shape to not only ask but demand
re presentation on the states official
roster.
Mr. Anthony is a good man and true
to the state, but his interests are identi-
fed with Leavenworth and the eastern
portion of the commonwealth where he
has always lived and where he is now
engaged in business.
There are those on the list, Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Murdock among them, who are
not antagOniStlc TO the interests OF the
eastern part of the state, but who, never
theless, live III the west, know Its needs,
and have shown by past conduct that
they intend to labor for the growth and
DEVELOPMENT Of their chosen home.
Eastern Kansas men have not shown
the west proper respect ii the past, often
stopping those on their way west and
telling them that there was nothing be
vOnd Newton but one vast COW camp, the
inhabitants for the most part being cattle
kings and their cow punchers; and in
the legislative assemblies have fought
every measure that would in any way add
to the growth of the western counties.
Inch by inch have our pioneer legisla-
tors driven back the One-sided govern
ment. Every year has added to our pop
ulation and importance. Cities have
been builded where hamlets were before,
and the vast unbroken prairie has been
taken up and brought into subsection by
the sturdy tillers of the soil.
Now has arrived the time for a radical
change. We are strong in number and
strong in Republicanism. All we have
to do is to demand our right to name the
next governor. Let our delegates stand
firm and lie is ours.
With a western man at the head of
our state ticket we can achieve the grand
est Republican victory in the history Of
the state.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
THE COMING MAN.

The Republican party is listening
eagerly, anxiously, for the footsteps OF
him who shall lead it in the impending
struggle. The merits of possible candi-
dates are being compared, their strength
and weakness weighed, and their availa-
biity carefully considered. The great
party is working out the problem which
the crucic test of the convention will
finally determine.
The wires are busy with rumors, con-
vention reports, interviews with pronli-
nent men, forecasts Of probabilities more
or less remote. One of the two men
from whom will be chosen the next
president of the United States is already
named. The nation attends with alb
sorbing interest the selection Of the
other.
1t is favorite custom with orators
who address Republican conventions at
this time to mention in succession the
names of the men who, by ability, patri-
otism and national reputation, are con-
sidered eligible to the nomination, and
the whole country is kept constantly in
formed by telegraph as to the exact de-
gree of hand clapping, foot stamping and
cheering with which the name of each
favorite is greeted. We are graveiy in
formed on one day that when the name
of Mr.. Blaine was mentioned by a speak
er at the convention of Wayback county
Republicans it was greeted with a
tremendous outburst of enthusiasm"
The next day an allusion to Mr..
Depew under similar circumstances
is the "signal for a shout that
shakes the buildings" The Illinois
convention ''broke into tumultuous
cheers" at the name of Gresham. Judg-
ing by the dispatches, the aggregate vol
ume of noise that has been called forth
in this way since the convention season
opened is something enormous.
The Blaine uproar has been unquestion-
ably the loudest and most spontaneous.
Mr.. Blaine has for many years been the
foremost statesman Of the country, and
by all odds the favorite leader of the Re-
publican party. There has been no time
in the last dozen years when the name of
Blaine would not inspire a Republican
convention with a thrill Of genuine en-
thusiasm. He has done nothing to for
felt the admiration Of the Republican
masses and his popularity has in nowiSe
decreased.
Because this is true, it does not follow
that the Republican party has at this
time any serious intention of nominating
Mr. Blaine for the presidenby. No Re
publican state has so instructed its dele
gates. In spite Of the persistent asser-
lions TO the contrary. mostly kept up by
Democratic papers, the declination of
the great leader has been accepted as
final by the vast majority Of the party.
1t will be many years before Republican
will cease to cheer the name
Of the greatest party leader since Lin
coin. But the Chicago convention will
not commit the blunder Of putting any
man in nomination in the face of his own
expressed desire. Who will be nomin-
ated by that convention, it is yet impos-
sible to determine. 1t will not be Mr..
Blaine.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15
WHY GRANT WAS A REPUBLICAN

On the 2Sth of September, 1880, Gen
eral Grant made little speech at War
rem. Ohio. which deserves TO live as long
as the fame of the grand hero himself.
1t is worth reprinting many times, and
just now, at the beginning Of another
great national campaign, 1t will be well
for the young voter who will this year
cast his first political ballot to give it a
careful perusal and serious study:
at may be proper for me, said Gen
eral Grant. "tO account 10 you on the
first occasion of my presiding at a politi-
cal meeting, for the faith that is in me.
! am a Republican, as the two great
political parties are now divided. be-
cause the Republican is a national
party, seeking the greatest good for
the greatest number of citizens. There
is not q precinct in this vast nation
where a Democrat cannot cast his vote
and have it counted as cast. No matter
what the predominance of the opposite
party. be can proclaim his political opin-
ions, even if he is only one among n
thousand, without fear and without per
secution on account of his opinions.
There are fourteen states. and localities
in some other states, where Republicans
have not this privilege. This is one rea-
son why / am a Republican.
But / am a Republican for many
other reasons. The Republican party
assures protection to labor, to life ard to
property; the public credit and the pay
ment OF the debts Of the government
state. county and municipal
far a. it can control. The Demo
cratic party does not promise this. II
it does, it has broken its promise 10 the
extent of hundreds of millions, az many
northern Democrats can testify 10 their
sorrow.
Il am Republican, as between the
existing parties, because the Republican
party fosters the production OF feid and
farm and OF manufactures, and Il en-
courages the general education Of the
POOR as well as the rich The Democratic
rarity discourases eli these when in ALSO
lutte power.
The Republican party IS party Of
progress and OF Iiberality towards its
opponents. Ii encourages the poor 10
strive to better their condition, 10 enable
them TO compete successfully with their
mare fortunate associates, and, IN fine II
secures an entire equality before the Law
for every citizen, no matter Whist his
race, nationality OF previous condition.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

distinguished statesman and make bur-
lesque of him after cheap, small fash
ion, because, forsooth, he chooses to ex-
ercise the prerogatives of private citi-
zen and freeman. In view of the fact
that Mr.. Blaine has fulfilled his obIga-
tons to the party in the past, criticism
of his declination by inuendo or openly
comes with very poor grace from Re-
publicans just at this time, if indeed it
be admissible atany time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

The population of the United States
has increased 1000, 900 since 1884. In
the presidential election of that year 10,
04S,061 votes were cast. This year the
aggregate will reach 100000. On
November 6next 100000 more ballots
will be cast than there We're deposited
on the day of election four years ago.
Some Of these new voters are adopted
citizens Of the country, but the greater
proportion Of them are men who were
bred and born on our soil. They are
distributed throughout all the states.
The pivotal state of New York has 40
600 Of them
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

The ALTERATION that cost the Republi-
can party so heavily four years ago. with
slight change in verbiage but radically
different in sentiment and significance,
towit: Rum old Roman-ism and Rebel
lion,' will hang as mill stone about the
neck of the unwashed Democracy
through the canvass and aid in sinking
it in defeat in NoYember.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

Probably the person who manipulates
the enterprising @ and authentic q
Kingman Courier may think to conserve
the best interests Of that town and this
section of country by publishing state
ments derogatory of Wichita. If he
does he is as devoid Of judgment as he is
of truth and honesty in making such
statements without the substance of fact
to back them.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

Hon. John A. Anderson, in his letter
accepting the nomination rendered him
by the Republican convention Of the
Fifth congressional district, concludes
with reference to the political situation
and outlook like this:
We are facing one of the fereest and
most important national contests since
Lincoln's death II will determine the
control of the house and senate, the presi-
dency and the supreme court Today,
under the rule of the Democratic party.
the national government is practically like
a splendid racer in the jaws .of which is a
curb bit. named Grover Cleveland, with
the ':solid south in the saddle wavin &
Calhoun's free trade flag splotched all
over with pension vetoes, That next No
yernber will remove the bit and empty the
saddle is now almost a certainty.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

1t was predicted by one Of the speakers
of the Kansas Temperance Union, at To-
peka, on Wednesday, that Cleveland and
Thurman would be elected, which was
followed by the adoption of the follow
ing:
Resolved, That it is the sense of the
State Temperance Union of Kansas that
the national convention of the Republican
party should place plank in its platform
which shall put the party in aposition of
antagonism to the saloons.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

If it had been left TO the Republican
party TO name a Democratic ticket at st.
LOUIS as one most easily beaten, Cleve-
land and Thurman would have been the
men named. The nomination of Gray
might have worried us in Indiana.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

The National Republican convention
meets in Chicago on Tuesday of next
week. The readers Of the EAGLE need
not be reminded that they are assured in
advance of full and accurate report of
the proceedings and all collateral matter
of special interest.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

Out of compliment to their third party
friends, the prohibitionists, the Demo
Gratis at ST. Louis refrained from any men,
ton of their unalterable opposition to
''sumptuary legislation
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

governing ability, wealth or what not,
not one of which points viii be conceded
by any well informed person. That that
influence predominates largely in the
south will not be denied, but there has
never been an attempt to assert it In a
northern state that was not met with a
prompt and emphatic rebuke: as witness
the Gordon incident in Ohio last year.
We are willing to accord to our southern
friends as much as they are entitled to
in these regards. as in all others. but with
all the generosity we can command we
cannot follow the doughty general as far
over the line of justice as his claim i'm
plies and as the great CD. is ready to
accede,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

In the speech of Senator Voorhees,
nominating Gov. Gray for vice president,
he said: ''Grover Cleveland and who
ever else goes on the ticket with him
will be reelected this year with the vote of
Indiana, or will not be elected at ALL !"
This was the soiidest chunk Of truth ut
tered in the st. Louis convention, and it
implied solemn prophecy of certain
Democratic defeat.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

The Georgia majors uniform, to-wit
a paper collar (size 10 inches) and pair
of spurs, with red bandana added, will
constitute the Democratic insignia fo1
the campaign of 1888. No rights re-
served
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-15

There appears to be much difference of
opinion among Democratic newspapers
about the correct spelling of 1.-The old
Romans" first name, some of them
spelling it ALLEN, and others Allan. 3"
Ii is wholly immaterial how it is spelled
now. for after the election it will be
spelled-''D-e-n-n-i-s