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Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Tho bowels often require nj lid bat
Effective stimulant, and Cascarinsis the
very thing. SOC aud 81.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Pills and violent cathartics leave the
bowels in an exhausted conditina. Cas-
carine acts a. sonit, strsngthsns and
spvigsrstes.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Fias cigars and tho best brands Of
Tobacco at Joe Shslton's Drug Store.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

A largo and we'll selected stock of
ladies' and geutlemen's straw la is,
cheap at p. Loeweuberg's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

The Celebrated Waco Jeans raats
cheap, and will never wear out, at
Biidgcnan, Collier g. Co.'S.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Constipation is the ca,.se Of many dis.
eases. CAsearino is tho cure.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Fish lines, hooks, barbs and every
thing needed fer fishing purposes ut
Shelton's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

r. w Mathews sells liquors cheaper
than the cheapest.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Do yor want good "Chawingi" If so
try Bridgeman, Collier & Co, IRdian
Maid.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Tho Wsskley {N. o. Picayune, the
largest and best paper in tho south,
and the GUARDIAN one year for $500.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Hoes, already handled, suitable for
chspping cotton and other farm work
for sale at G. G. ellis.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
GRASS KILLERS.

GRASS KILLERS.
Heel sweeps Of the best pattern and
gcuuins Scovil lIsos very cheap. Sold
by W, ". DORMoN,
Homer, La.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

First class unlaundred Shirts at three
dollars per one half dozen at p. Loo wen
berg's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
You Shonld Know it.

Reeds Chill Cure contains no poison
and is PLEASANT to taFe. A box of pills
free with each bottle. For nal. by J.
Taylor, Haynesville, La. and all drug
gists.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

am determined not to be outdonc,
either in pricos or quslity Of goods.
Il. W. Matthew'S.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

A sallow complexion and dry skin are
signs offs dissrdersd liver, which Cas-
carins will regulate.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

". A. Johnuton's popular corner is
Headquarters for Fishing Tackle.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Do yen want o fine Cigar for a small
prices 1t 10 call on f. N. hfcCarkle &
Bro.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

A large lot of furniture, first class and
cheap at W. j. Taylor q Sons.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Wave Rick Rack and Novelty Brails
at 2. Loewcnbers's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

White and Red Onion sets at Shell
tons Drug Store.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

A ueW lot Of ,chuol books, states,
copy books, &c, just received at Shell
ton's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Fine Syrup of different grades for sale
atF. N. NcCorklc & Bro.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Gents Scarfs-somsthing oIcgant--a
r. Loewcnhers'a.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

If you want good tobacco ut low
prices 60 to &. G. Gill's. He's got it.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Go TO G. G. ellis for Drugs, Patent
Med cines, Paints, Oils, &c.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Louisiana State Lottery tickets fol
sale at Wards.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Ladies' Ea.aners Scarfs at p. Los
wenbers's. Something lovely.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Blue jeans Tobacco for safe ut I n.
NcKorkls 4 Bro
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Call at Bridgeman, Collier 4 Co.'S for
the largest dime bar of soap IN the
world.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
ADVERTISING TERAs.

Local notlccsI 10c . line, Transient
Advertisements, $t.V0 por square for
arst insertion and 75c for each subsc-
susas insertion.
Obituariss, except tho sitsple notice,
charged for at regular rates.
Standing or regular advertisements
taken by special contact.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
CLOTHING!

You will And the largest stock Of
clothing in town at G. g. Gili's. Go
and see.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Fresh Orange Cider at Kinuabrew
& Wards at ono dollar per gallon.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

| Ashton Whisky, the finest ssld in
town ct r. w. Mathews.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
THE GUARDIAN JOB OFFICE.

We have hrst class Job Press in our
Office and arc new prepared to do all
kinds of job printing in the neates
style aad on the shortest notice.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Ladies' Red Jerseys and Red Silk
Vests at P. Leewsnbsrg's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
Homer. Nav 3ri. 1889.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All parties indebted to me on account
Of 1883 are hereby notified to settls the
same 1t oncs. All outstanding &C.
counts will, on tho first day Of May, be
placed in tho hands Of IN attorney for
collection.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
Lumber! Lumbsr!!

We viii deliver Kiln Dried and Dress
ed Lumber, ou tho yard at our mill, IL
miles north-w est Of Homer, near Hay.
nesvllle, az $1,000 par thousand feet.
Ws make specially Of FIRST CLASS
Lumber.
LANGrORD &c oAKES BROS.
F.S-e.m
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
LOCAL ITEMS.

Box paints-,all colors, at stelton's.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
FOR SALE.

A Good Dwelling House-a|most new
situated in tho town of HayncsvilIs,
La, with Ave rooms, u nice lot and
good we'll Of wsier attached. For fur
ther particulars address or apply to
JOSEPH TAYLOR,
haynesville, La.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

The GyARDlAs FOR $l.O0 ! year,
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Fine Oil Paintings At W. ]. Taylor 1
SONS.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10

Cascarins 10 :, nsver-failing remedy
Tor dyspepsia, hsadachs aad coastipa-
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
RAGLAND ( TAYLOR,
FEED, SALE and LIVERY STABLES,
West sido Public Square,
HOMER, Ia.

Spacious lots for drovers. good Hacks,
Bugsies,a ! Horses for hire. Careful
drivers 81 lwell fed and cared for at
low prices.
Homer guardian., 1889-05-10
Respectfully.

Homer, April II, 1889.
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COLLECTION OFFICE!

Having opened an office for the collection OF
notes, bills. &c. will collect all bills placed
In my hands with dispatch. and make prompt
return of all moneys collected. Special in
ducements offered to parties having property
to rent and the collection OF rents. Can he
given when required.
ANDREW ]. HARNE.
Oakland, May 18th, ,lSS5.-ly
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Over 40 years under the same
Management.

Devoted to FARMING, STOCK RAISING.
FRUIl GROWING, ARKErGARDENTkS
the DAIRY, the POULTRY YARD. etc, etc.
Special attention is paid to FERTILIZERS
and NJ MANURES, including those ofcommerce
and the farm.
Reports OF Representative Farmers Clubs
irt a notable feature of its issues.
It's HOME DEPARTMENT is filled with
charming reading and practical suggestions
for the ladies of the farm household.
The most competent, successful and eXpe-
rienced men and women have charge of the
several departments.
No Farmer in the Atlantic States, from Del
aware to Georgia can afford TO be uithOW this
o. and reliable adviser and guide ON farm
work.
The AMERICAN FARMFR is published taCtce
eUe7'y month ION the LIST and l5th) IL is beau
tiiully printed on fine white paper in clear
type Sl.OOa year. To any one esending club
OF five, an extra copy will be sent FREE.
sAML SANDS q SON, Publishers,
BALTIMORE, MD.
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|Ha TWO MEbAI.s.

picturesque nook of sunny
lanis che Ilttle yipesclad vll.
II i ! very small
susn nlners ago 4 wac IA |ler
Valid and when cas8ted Iii
~ ~ ligbt upon tble rustic
aav feet were 10th 10 leave,
e long I fouhd myself duly
beneath the roof of It's ven
ssor. Z.
fiIiug. as we were seal ted ln
ant s.ady my eyRs fell upon
ets which struck me a. npvaI
pns for the fo0ui AZ i peaee
-detesting clergyman.
we're q tiny golden star and
ross Of iron. hu5g side by
square Of black velvet.
= = 1 e.St have hid aBd Iast .
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BLACKSMITHING.

am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith
ing. Farmers work a speciality. Prices as
low as can be had for first class work. shop
near Browning House,
DAVID LITTLE.
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NUMBER b

-. 81 -
4 + were IN the garden. when Il saw &
mans fla0rs coming dp fhe road Win
stow and weary steps. He pa0sed
"a The gate and loo ked hi at us.
8 Come in, Air. and rest yourseif.
saiil and lining the latch de- cs.isa
towards me. &
my gaze feII on the taii ;hts
fenuated form and the wan fsce.
swificis booked blshched and wort1
snniler ilie n10nn's clear beams, &
eiprted /. and . cola thblli passed
through me, !:
81 Il \. Have yDa forgotten Pierre n he
Paid raen ! knew him that ii was
indeed Pierre LavellA,! With trenl-
bling hands i drew him Into the
house Y.
7h Z he exclaimed slnkine inlo
ehAirs how good Il II to be ats
holi 4 deubteu II ny strenash
ssllI Il keep sila d ilIsi saw III bies3ed
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NOTICE..

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land OF Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
for cutting down timber in Garrett county
Md. without permission of the owner OF the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880, ch
284, as for feloniously stealing goods or chat
tells TO the value ofthe tree or trees so cut
THEOS. B. HORWITZ.
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From their earliest infancy incul-
cate the necessity of instant obedi-
ence. Unite firmness with gentle.
ness. Let your children always un.
derstand that you mean what you
say. If you tell child to do some
thing, show HIM how to do it. and
see that it is done, IF children give
way to petulence or ill.temper, wait
till they are calm !; then gently rea-
son with them on the improperly of
their conduct. Neyer>aIIow tale
bearing. Teach them self-denial, not
self.indulgence, Practice the above.
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took three boxes. of Ayers Pills and
was Antireigs enreds Since that tit44
= -aln n. r.1a5si h1s,A pi tlNg1
Peter Christensen, Sherwood, WIS.
"Ayer's Pills have been in use in my
family upwards of twenty years and
have completely verified all that is
claimed for them. In attacks of pileS,
from winch suffered many years, tley
afford greater relief than any other
medicine | ever tried" IT. F. Adams,
Holly Springs, Texas.
az have used Ayers Pills 70, num-
Der of years, and have never fond any,
thing equal to them for giving me an
appetite and imparting energy and
strength to the system. l always keep
them in the house" "-R. d. Jackson,
Wilmington, Del.
"Two boxes of Ayers Pills cured me
of severe
Headache,
from which l was long a sufferer
Emma Keyes, Hubbardston, Mass.
"Whenever l am troubled with con-
stipation. or suffer from loss of appetite,
Ayers Pills set me right again" - j.
Kiser, Jr., Rock House, Va.
"Ayer's Pills are in general demand
among our customers. Our sales OF
them exceed IhOSe OF all Otller l'llIS Coiu-
bned. We have never known them
fail to give entire satisfaction. -
Wright g. Hannelly, San Diego, Texas. /"
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED BY
Or. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
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dear old friend. to wear off this in
tense fatigue; but in little while
must go to my mother and my be-
trothed. How are they-are they
Well?'
81 evaGed an answer as I pressed
him to partake of bread and wine.
"Suddenly the little one, whose
very existence I had for the time for
gotten, came into the room. aud to
Pierre's side, looking up at him with
her mcther's tender blue eyes. He
drew her to him Pierre was ever
found of children.
"'What is your name?' he asked.
Marguerite, she answered and
then won to confidence by his friend
Iy manner, she added: II live here.
but my papa is away, and my MANI
ma is dead
"Pierre's gaze fell upon my face,
which was working cOnyulSiveIy
spite of all my efforts at control, and
vague fear seemed to spring into
his mind, Rising hurriedly. he put
her from him.
81 must 60 now--f feel stronger
he said-thOugh his looks beIied his
w0rds-'I must not stay longer from
the side of my loved ones.'
ION, Pierre, stay-do not go!' 1
cried.
His eyes dilated with an express
siCn of terror.
"'Teli me truly he exclaimed
how is it with my Marguerite:'
II could not answer. He read the
truth in my face. With a cry he
sank back and covered his eyes with
his hands. Then quickly as i could
I told him everything that had hap.
pened-w Withholding nothing-for is
was best.
"As | spoke. the little one, awed
by the strange scene. had again drawn
near, With cOnvulsive motion he
caught her to him, and bowed his
face upon her ehing hair. And this
is her child Marguerite's chiIdr
ut was piteous sight, and I will
not dilate upon it longer. Pierre
stayed at the parsonage; and after
while--I let him take his own time
he told me how he had been left for
| dead upon the field, and had recov-
cred consciousness to find himself in
the enemy's hands; how he had been
confined ever since, until at last escap-
ing. he had journeyed on foot over
mountains and through forests buoy
ed up by the hope of reaching his ma
tive village, and there. amid the
ministrations Of his dear ones, regain-
ing his strength and passing in hap
piness the rest of his life.
"As you may have surmised, the
poor fellow did not live long to bear
his great disappointment. In the
village cemetery-nOt far from the
resting-place of her he loved-is a
grave. conspicuous from any other by
the stately granite pillar which his
townspeopIe have erected to the
memory OF Pierre the Hero. their
countrymen, who by his courage
twice saved the day for France.
"Those are his medals which he
managed to conceal and preserve
through all his Wanderings. He Ieft
them in my charge, for the child of
Marguerite
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Very few people are aware how
many more people have visited the
Paris Exposition than were admitted
to the Centennial at Philadelphia in
1876. This had 1857 ,625 visitors. and
the Paris Exhibition has had about
$1,000, ,000,
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that I was unable to do any work,
took three boxes. of Ayers Pills and
was &ntirelgs lenfed. Since that tii41
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breast was '"e iron cross AFTER 'haI
'e'ileiiloer Io'hihS iiiore' "hen
c"'ile I" ''ySe'l III 'he hoSpl'al 'ney
told me my captain was dead.
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ieei ahout II
"A resolule ilsht hilea her pretty
eyes.
nave thought'' she said sau'y'
'that II might be wrong ior me 10 re-
iuse 10 ooey my 1ather's Wishes.
nave peeh taught oy you that
chi'd's hrsI uuty Is 10 her parents
ana my father has not long 10 i've
"A siris paSSioi'a'e ioVe can meyer
give 10 jules De'ihoh'' anu 50 nave
| tOIu MIN Dut as ms Wlle can serve
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Il r
e lst eross Of iron. hung side by
sanarelof black velvet.
J @n 90 R.c$t Rave bid ana lest q
YAE 1 thought; ard would II be
prope for me, by questioning him, to
perhaR run the risk of re.openin9
the old gound?
He hat evidently noticed my look
of curiosity and my subsequent hesi-
tation, fort saw his eyes suddenly
turn and tx themselves upon the
medals, while an expression of pain
contracted lis brow.
"Do not speak OF them, sir, if it
will cause ym pain." | hastened to
say.
But his fac Tad cleared as quickly
as it had clOlded.
"Why not?' he said. "They be.
longed TO oneof Gods noblest heroes
| should liketo tell you their history
if you care t. listen"
So, nothing 10th, prepared myself
to hear the sbry.
ut was a the time" he began,
when the trayest and best of my
beautiful France were called forth to
swell the forces of Napoleon, and to
fight for their native land. In this
village liyeda youth of a handsome
face and manly presence, named
Pierre Layelje. He was my favorite
pupil. | was the first to guide hi.
infant mind into the paths of knoWl.
edge and as he grew to manhood
the love between US was like unto
that of parent and child.
"In the cottage you see from the
! window dWelt maiden-the faireSt
in all the country round and it was
net strange that, growing uD to.
setNer, both so young. and good. and
NsAssusNut. an. attachment should
spllag up between Pierre and Mar
gueite.
'She was well named, for as the
daisy is modest and sweet, SO was
she, and | was pleased with Pierre's
chOice, as was everyone who knew
and took an interest in the lovers
AtIength the joyous bridaI-day was
fixed. But within week of its ap
preach proclamation came, herald
ed by drum and martial stir; and
with tear-strealning eyes the Old
mother of Pierre, accompanied BY
his lovely betrOthed, came TO tell me
what / learned later from Pierre
himself, that he ha | been drafted foI
i've years.
"The day of his departure arrived.
Marguerite clung to him despairing'
~, while the old mother Wrung hel
hands. and |, who loved him as well
in the midst of their grief had to try
aod conceal my own emotions anC
bid him a brave God speed!
ut was hard struggle; but a
last Pierre disengaged himself frou
his betrothed's embrace, and helC
her moment from him, L. oking in
to her face.
Five years is a long, long time
my Marguerite but years will never
dim my love for YOU
He placed her in his mother;
arms.
"'Love and comfort each other,
he said. until l return
"Then grasping my hand, while {
,,svan's bitter tears coursed one aftel
another down his face, he exclaimed
my good friend, l leave my
treasures in your care. cannot Sd!
more. Farewell
HE hau gone-the light of my
eyes, the staff of his widowed parent
and a young girls first love. Sucl
is war!
1.-TWO years glided by, filled will
hattles-some lost and some won
We often had news of Pierre, and on,
day a joyous throng approached my
door and called me to come out ant
hear the glad tidings. Pierre wa
home he had leave of absence for
few days, and his regiment was sta
toned near his native village.
"Of course, with hasty feet l flew
| to the nnftarn Xuhnra I knew ShOIIlI
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Saws, Caks and ali Logging and River Driv-
ing tools; Betting, Oils, Cordage, La Yarns,
Board and Log Rules. Files, Circular Saws,
Pulleys-wood or iron: Shafling, Hangers,
Mill Supplies furnished on short notice
Wire and Steel Rope, Horse Clotning, Wag-
ons, BuggieS, sc, 622
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1889-12-14
NOTICE.

In the County Court, for the County Of Wasco and
State Of Oregon, November 9th, 1889.
WHEREAS, 1t has come to the knowledge of this
Court that the Act Of the Legislative Assembly OF
the State Of Oregon, approved Feb. 2lst, 1857 au.
thorizins 'The County Courts of the several coun-
animals hch may be killed in the respective coun-
ties, has been abused.
1t is ordered that from, after and including the
date of this Order (Nov 9th, lsS9,) such bounty
bounties shall be paid by the County Of Wasco, or
the authorities of the said County, until the further
order of this Court.
CALEB N. THORBURY, County Judge.
III. A. LEAvENs, County Commissioner.
Attest:
[sEALl Geo. H. Thompson, County Clerk. 9w3t
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The lone Hlghwayman.
Klamath Star.

Charley Slsde, the driver of one of the
Western Stage company's coaches threw
up his hands Monday night. At 80 min
utes past 6, when it was dark, rainy,
muddy and dismal, and the steaming
horses were nearing the Snackenburg sa-
loon and were within two miles of Shovel
creek, their destination, where rest and
bed, warmth and horse conYivality
awaited them, short, stout, young man
emerged from the dripping brush and
with voice disguised by the suppression
of black cloth folded about the lower
part OF his mouth, startled Charley with
the command ''Throw up your hands!''
The coach-lamp light was thrown sharply
back from the steel barrel of A bul'-
dog in the right hand of the lonely road
agent, and in view of all the circumstan-
ces, Mr.. Slade very quickly drew the con-
clusion that the best use he could make
of his hands just then was to cast them
heavenward and trust to luck. This he
did having pulled up the horses.
Inside the coach sat a saw mill hand
named Mr. Corkins. AS the stage went
rocking and jolting over that road for the
benefit of which our wise legislature ap-
propriateG $4,000, the god of sleep rode
restlessly upon Mr.. Corkins' eye brows
and flew IF altogether when the voice of
the highwayman echoed beneath the wav-
ing brim of his $2 sombrero. In plain
prose, Mr.. Corkins walked up and took in
the situation.
Throw out the express box and the
mail sacks!" commanded the robber.
ftar Of f,1p hi; r
Sade's dutIfulness responded with the
heavy thud of an express box upon the
cold mud, followed BY the "slap, whack"
Of Il e Inail sacks.
'Gimme monkey wrench and king
boltW Demanded the boss of the bust
ness.
A little more fumbllng and the requisite
tools were respectfully handed out to the
muffied mechanic.
The robbe- actually laid his pistol on
the ground preparatory to breaking the
box open with the monkey-wrench and
king bolt. AS he smashed away the
driver and passengers looked on amazed
ut bis GOODNESS. Had they been armed,
the robber might have got into differ
ent kind of box. As it was, however, he
punCueu away Will S"cct I'LL ipunits' ou'
uttered a grunt of disgust on preceiving
the empty condition OF the bog. Hastily
cutting the sacks and gobblIng the regis
tered mail, he turned his attention to the
saw-mill man.
"Get out o'therer'
The man came forth, hands up and eyes
solemnly staring IN the dismal light OF
the coach lamp. He had only six bits.
"Thar all you got2"
''Ttat's all.'
''Then get back" said the robber,
Sinking away into the dark brush.
J. T. Forbes had among the express
patent cork extractor, which is now fast
ened to his bar, but which was slightly
damaged. The robber is believed to be
the same one who held up the two stages
on Chicken Hill, and doubtless is resi-
dent well acquainted with the country.
An interesting fact in relation to the
r,bbery is that only the night before So
300 passed over the same road in the same
sage. The few letters he rif1ed probably
did not contain $40, as most letters con-
tanning money go the other way.