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Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
NOTICE TO TEACHERS,

We are authorized to announce that
Pref. D. ". Harris viii bs III Homer
every Saturday frem uow til! the ciuse
0f the public term.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
Try slAcK:pnAyeAT tea for Dyspepda

Court will be in session one
more week after which it will
adjourn to conyene at Ruston.
This 10 the busiest session that
there has been here for several
years. The Judge and the attor-
neys all seem to be somewhat
fatigued.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

The Natclitoches, Alexandria
and Shreveport papers have been
lately been boasting Of which town
would furnish the prottiest girls at
the Shreveport Fair In October.
While the market (newspaper talk)
has been quiet IN Claiborne, we'll
bet all the ducks and chickens in
our backyard that tho prettiest
girl comes from this parish.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

A considerable portion CT ward
one was iii town thisweek, attract
ed mainly by the case against the
Smith brothers.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

nr. G. A. Yancey, representing
s. y. Clingman's celebrated nur-
ssfles, returned Wednesday night
,sum a trip through Louisiana and
hlssissippi.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

"Don't trust to luck" but rub on a
little of Hunts Cure for Itch, letter,
Ringworm or Eczema.
For sale at G g ellis, Homer, La.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Reeds Chill Cure IS acknowledged
eAe Success of the Age" by all who
have tested its great merits ty using
it. For sale byJ. Taylor Of Haynes.
vile, La.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

&c. G. G. Certain Chill Cure,n the
most pleasant to take Of all fever and
Agne Rcmediss. Warranted to cure
chills and Feyers Sold BY Joseph Shell
ton.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Paiue's Celery Compound, q fine
nerve tonic and regulator for the kid
Aeys, Liver and Bowels. For sale by
Jpseph Shelton,
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Robertson g. Jones, Jonesbore, Ark,
write: &c G C Certain Chill Cure gives
universal satisfaction" Pleasant to
take. No cure, no pay. Sold by Joe
Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

P. Loeweaborg's popular house is
headquarters for good goods end rare
bargains. Give this house a trial aEd
you will save money in tho future.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

II Yen. want nice suit Of clothing,
call on Bridgoman, Collier d Co. They
have just received their fall stock.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Ogilvie & Thurmond have some.
thing to say to you in another col
mum. Read their card.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
Lulnhsrl LumherIi

We will deliver Kiln Dried aad Dress
cd Lunbor, on the yard at our mill, Il
miles northwest Of Homer, near Hay
nesvlile, AZ $1,000 per thousand fest.
We make specially of FIRST CLASS
Lumber.
LANGFoRD s. OAKEs BROS.
F-e-G-m
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Mrs. j A, Ledbe,ter aud her
two sons, Willis and Marion arc
spending this week In Homer WIS.,
iting friends and relatives.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
Tableau OF Distribution.
D.. G, Claiborne parish, La, No, Hill.

B, p. Suith vs, Hia Creditors
NOTICE il hereby given that J. II,
~ s'mmnMs, syndics III tho ahcys in-
solvent estate, nus t:.e:, in the Clerks
oi'lee of as!A parisI his account and
tablean of distributions, and the same
VIII be allowed, homo!egatcd and made
tho Judgment Of tho court, untass op.
position thereto Is fled within the time
prescribed ly law.
sWA Given under MY hand seal Of
sg u;lice this Aug, IA, lssp.
DREW FERGUSON,
Clerk D. G..
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Mr. F. A. Baync, sheriff of
Houston County, Texas, arrested
Mr. Cal Farmer, an old citizen
OF DeSoto parish, on the charge
OF Fembezzlement, committed in
that county some years ago.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Miss Alice Tllier, of Meridian,
Miss. is visiting friends here this
week.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

The health Of the town Is now
coed. There areyery few cases Of
sickness in the community.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
Honey to Loan,

Persons desiring to borrow money Oh
Easy terms, with raal estate security,
will do we'll to call on the editors of
this paper.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Go to G, G. Gill's for Drugs, Pateut
Mod 'cines, Paints, Oils, &c.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

yass received . large lot Of Spring
s.esnlng, Slices and Hats at G. G. Gilps,
IS a'cn are selling rapidly. Call carly
sea make your selections.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Children like to take C. c. c., the
pleasant and guaranteed cure for Fe-
yer, Agne and Malaria--bettsr than
quinine. Sold by Joe Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Hoes, already handled, suitable fo,
chepping cotton and other farm work
for sale at G.. G. Gills.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Do you waat a good wagon for a small
amonnt CT cashi If so, 7. Loswenbcrg
can accommodate you.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Br'dEeman, Caller e. c.. have inst
received M elegant line of dress goods,
which they will sell at lew figures.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Mr.. Leslie Mosby, a young gen
tleman from Shreveport, made a
flying trip to Homer this week.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

W. A. Johnston hss recsiyed q lot Of
tho famous White sewing ,nachluss,
Call and zoe them.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Those OF tho gsutler Sex arc the great
est advocates OF Cascarine. I. is just
what is needed by most women.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Cxscarins acts 40 tonic tv tho bow
ole. 1t is the only positive curs fo,
constipation. SOC and 81.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Just received at Sherard & BonnePs
q large lot Of furniture that will be sold
cheap for cash.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Flatulsncy and wind on the stomach
Is caused by indigestion. Cascsrine is
the best remedy.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Iom kn'ghton has been dispens-
Ing barbecusd maat and other
substantial eilibles, fox the last
iew days in the court house yard,
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

B"ils and plmples are cansed BY im-
puro blood. Cascarine cleausos tho
system and regulates tho liver.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Louisisua State Lottery tickets for
sylo at Wards.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Ground Chop feed ut Bridgenan
Collier & Co.'S.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

1fyou want cheap suit of clothes,
call on McCorkle Bros.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

The very --latest III over shirts can be
found st McCorkle Bros.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Several consicts will leave for
their future home, the state
penitentiarY, in a few days. The
Jail will then be released Of most
of Its inmates,
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
WANTEHl

Ono geod blacksmith and one good
wood workman. Good wages,
". w. DOIMoN,
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Mrs. Ruth Baker, Of Citburnc,
Texas, is visiting Ter mother, Mrs.
MuCranie.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Several very pretty young ladies
are visitors to Homer.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Fresh Lan'lreths Turnip Seed jnst re.
ceiyei at Shoiten's.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Nhfr. A. +. Bryan, Of Tigpson,
rexss, was in Homer this week.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Round Thread Stripes, 20 psr yard
At Bridgaman, Caller & Co.'S.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

1t you want good tobacco ut low
prices 60 to G. G. Gilps. He's got it.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Hsods Sarsarsyi!!a cures catar,h by
expe!!iag llapurty from ths blood,
which IL the causo Of tho complaint,
Give It q tr;aI!
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

If you want Bod Steads, Chairs, or
furniture Of any kind try G. g. Gill; he
has them cheaper than ever.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Cascarine 10 al excellent remedy for
e''i'dren: mila in action, pleasant ia
take.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

II your life IL made IL ,orsuta by III.
digestion and headache, take Csscarlne
aud bs cured.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

B B B cures poison Of the Blood and
Skin Diseases, for sale by Joseph Shel.
ton.
Try BLACK.DRAUGHT tea for Dys
pepsia.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

VIXEN in Shreveport take your meals
ST HalpWahs'
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Regulate tho liver by usi*g tl,st
pleasant but sure remstly, Cascarine.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

A line assortment sf ladies' dress
goods just received at Sherarl & Bon.
nar.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

1t your bowls do not act regularly,
take Cascarine and be relieved.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
We Ask

that you give Reeds Chill Cure trial
and If You do not find it the best renee
az on the market for chills, fsvers aud
agns don't use it.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

a nice line of satesns just received at
Sherari e. Bonner's.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Advertise in the GUARDIAN. l
will pay you.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
OBJ Guardian,
4DVERTISING TERMS.

Local notices l0e o line, Transient
Advertisements, $50 per square for
erst Insertion md 75c for each subse.
qurut insertion
Obituaries, exoer. the simple notice,
charged for a. regular rates.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

The GUARDIAN for vi 90 q year
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
ICE! ICE!

Walter Ward is now receiving
Ice in car load lots, and is prepar-
ed to furnish consumers with any
quantity desired at low cash rates.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Months Of sioknsss, long doctors BILL,
and brokan health can all DO avoided
by taking Cascarine.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
McElree's WINE OF CARDUI

McEIree's WINE OF CARDUI
and THEDFoaD's 3lAoz.osAuaag sre
for sale by tue following merchants in
Claiborne Parish:
G.G. Gill,
Joseph Sheltep, Homer.
Longino Il Gladuey
j. II. Taylor, Hayresvi|Ie
J. h. Ledbetter,
VIM. Sellers, { SummerGcld
!" McElree's WINE or CARDUI
tor weak nerves.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06
male diseases.

McElree,s WINE OF CARDUI for fe.
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

y iJARpIAy for vi. 90 4 year,
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

You can find no better advertis-
ing medium than the GUARDIAN.A
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

- VINE OF cAaDul, Tonic I'll won,l
Homer guardian., 1889-09-06

Come to q halt, gentlemen, and
take hold Of the rope and pull
with all your strength, and you
will find that it is not so easy to
build castles and palaces in 80
short & time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
Col. Hood On N. new Railroad.

In report to the Board of Directors OF the
Western Maryland Railroad. on "Wednesday,
Col. Hood made mentioa Of The proposed
Harrisburg and Washington Railroad, saying
that il would neither beac6t nor inigrc the
Western Maryland road, and Advlsed against
any opposition to II. As 10 the saving on
coal and lumber by the citizens Of Wesimln.
sieT, Col. Hood said he ghoaghi SO 0S,0 was
too high figure. and stated that s., 500 would
BE- nearer The exact amount COT Hood. no
doahg. bases hiss estimate on the amount 81
coal add lumber aoS delivered by his Toad.
This IL not a FAR estimate. for ali persons iu
the upper part q Carroll hay al i.liiiesiown,
Hanover aud Taueyiowu, and some citizens
Of Westminster have gone 20 LitilestoNn 20
hay baliding lumber. One resident here, who
purchased lamber for house thers, says be
saved about Si0o BY doiag -. aad another. IN
bniiding a smaller h0ase, ssid be saved $50.
W Westminster Lumber and coal dealers say the
nez road woald give then coal and lumber
ai 6enrps less than they uoE pay, sod there
goald Be EQ lcasrr eSease tar gsiug ELSEWHERE
a.sf .zs~ssas.a.4s
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
A WEST VIRGINIA FEUD.
FARMERS FIGHT IN CHURCH.

4 CniontoEn Pa. special says 80 About
two wears ago a fcud arose between Dolph
S,slsr aud John DicleFieh, Well.to do farmers,
living r7Ar Slewariston, IN West Virginia,
over the .-espssses Of Sisters hogs, the feud
extending io their families and connections.
Flre was added 10 the feud not long ago by
the Sisters preferriug a charge otiilegal liquor
selling against Dietsfieh, who owns distil-
iery, but which failed TO be established, and
D,eaerich Vas acquitted. Last Sunday Allen
and AlouEo SlSlcr and George aud Flora
Dieierich, al nearing manhood, attended the
Baptist sunday school ai sseSNFtsson- Soon
the bad blood showed itscis, and the eongre-
cation Uerc AstoHiShsd "a see the yoaths Of
each family brzndishing revoivsrs AZ each
other aud slArtiEg into hight scene OF
Nild coaiusl0n arose, Womnn and children
screaming shd frantic, and the les mea pres.
enI could rot gacli The disturbance. They
soon had the church 70 themselves, and In the
desperate SIGHT that cHsaed the Disterich
fausiiy wcrs badly used Up, George head
bcihE beasrn with revolver, aRd gae other
briax severely hart Assistance arriving. the
gang vas pat TO atghf. ihs Srsler boys fleeing
D. Cuiontown, aBd sre nov th0aght 10 be 50.
crsscd a. our OF the numerous coke works IN
this region. Bleed bezpatiered the walls and
crilngs II tie church, showing the desperate
uasurc ~ the coagssi. Great excitement
prevails IN the HeighborhOod over the out
break, and the cad Of The trouble has not
hzeH seen
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
Raj Estate sales.

On Saturday last I.ayiuis j. Yingling and
Ella WantZ, executives of David NantZ, de.
ceased, sold the following real estate ia and
near this city. Ground rent paying $40 80, to
John Thomson for Si65; house and lot on
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue TO George Schaetfer, Tor
500: lot No !, on the Sullivan road, contain
ing / acre, 3 roods and - perches, 10 Miss
Jennie Grammer, for $3.50; lot No. :, con
tanning ! acre, roods and IS perches. TO
same, for SIPS: lot No. ,, containing acres, !
rood and perches, 10 George W. Aloaugn,
for $3.50 per acre; lot No. I, containing
acres, , roods and 80 perches. 10 John Ham,
for Sis; lot No. 5, containing. | acre and /
percheS, to same, for 500; lot No. g, contain
ing | acre, 9 roods and % perches. to same,
for Sl53. -; lot No. :, containing I acre and
5 roods. to George ". Aibangh. for SIS
On Saturday last, Edward Lynch, as ad.
ministrafor Of assignee, sold house and
lot on Webster street. this city, owned BY
Catherine VI. and Elias J. Dell, to John A.
Arbaugh. for 1924.
On tuesday. Sheriff Fnnger sold the real
estate Of James B. KINNEY, on the Wash
ineton road, near this city. The hrst lot
contained Is acres and ~ psoches aud vas
purchased BY +. o. Grimes. for 81 80. the
second lot contained Is acres, rood and I.
perches. and was sold 10 Christian Suaabie,
for Sllb.0o.
On "Wednesday. Messrs- J. Oliver Wadjos
and Chas. T. Reifsnidsr, a. trustees Of Samuel
r. Duyai. sold tract % land containing -
acres, roods ami - perebes, adjoining
Sykesyille. 70 Louis II. Schultz Il $50 per
acre.
On the sane day. Messrs. Alfred T. Back.
inehaan, Elias b. Arnold aad Elias \. DAVIS,
as trustees Of Thomas b. BariAolow, sold
as asres af land, near Bird Hill, 20 Hanson
Davis, for Si.bSs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
THE NEW WINDSOR DEBATE.

The Debate, 'Do spirits manifest them
selves to our senses, which was appointed
| for Wednesday night last, took place regard
| less of the inclemment weather. The speak
ers who were to discuss the question were for
the affirmative F. j. Devilbss and DR. &. ii.
Brown; negative. Judge l.. P. Shngluh and
David Englar of H. Mr. Devilbiss being
away on business the doctor was left to
defend his side alone. This he did with the
oratory of a Methodist preacher. He intro
duced the subject by saying that he did not
know that spirits was as plentiful as black
birds, but would prove to them, the Judges,
that they do manifest themselves to our
senses. He called up all the spirits and
ghosts of sacred as well as profane history.
He also related many anecdotes which elected
much laughter and applause.
Judge Slingluff said that he and his colleague
were prepared to bleed their opponents and
were going to do it. Mr.. Slingluf produced
some very interesting argument.
Mr.. Englar delivered a sound philosophical
and scientific talk His argument showed
very deep thought. He declared absolute
authority no evidence and presented good
logic to sustain the assertion. He quoted
freely from many of the standard authors of
the day.
All acquitted themselves with honor.
The house was filed and much interest
manifested. The judges before whom the
question was argued we're DR.. Helm, Jno
Ensor, Albert Ecker, Albert Fishpaw and
Ephriam Repp. The decision was rendered
two to three IN favor of the affirmative.
Ehe assemblage adjourned at 1870 o clock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
sunday snorts on the pike.

Last Sunday was pleasant and spring like
lust the kind of a day when it is more pleas
ant out of doors than in. At least everybody
seemed to think so, for everybody was out, also
their sisters, their cousins and their aunts, and
some had their sweethearts. The roads were
in fair condition. particularly the Reisters
town pike, and those who had teams or could
hire them went out for a drive. 1t is a we'll
known fact, too, that the pike, especially that
part of it that constitutes Main street. in this
city, has something in it that makes horses
speedy An animal that cant make over
five miles an hour on country road, cannot
go slower than three minute gait between
Mitten's Hill and Western Maryland College.
A number of fine steppers were out on Sun
day, and there were number OF brushes
along Main street. In fact from one end of
the city to the other Main street was a regu-
lar race track, aud good time was made. An
old roam, aged about sixteen years, from
Finksburg, won every heat trotted. Before
leaving Westminster she cleaned up line
horse owned by one of our hoe, keepers. and
then fell in with a well known sOrrel colt from
near Stonersville Down the pike they went,
and from the lower toll gate to Sandy Mount
they made the dirt fly. They passed every
thing going in their direction, busting phySi.
clans, editors, congressman, lawyers, hotel
propretors, and everybody along the route.
Several teams, wishing to see the result on the
home stretch, started in pursuit, but could
scarcely Keep in sight of them. 1t is said TO
have been the most exciting brush on the
pike for some years. The sorrel is flyer,
with a long reach and gathers quickly; but
the roam is an old stager, neither looks TO the
right nor left, is not excitable. and keeps
down to business as long as the reins are taut.
She has fine staying qualities, too, and she
finally cleaned up the sorrel. Another tilt
between the roam and sorrel is talked OF, but
on some day when brush will not be IN vio-
lation of the fourth commandment.
Another close trot was between bay
from Uniontown and bay from New
Windsor district They had j; neck and neck
for a considerable distance. The result the
Advocate reporter did not learn, but 1t is
quite certain the bay won. This tilt occur
red at the West Fad
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
Proceedings of the Orphans Court.

Monday, March 25.-Augustus l.. More
{ lock and Samuel Flickinger, administrator
of Henry Hiltebridie, deceased, returned list
I of sales Of goods and chaitels.
Anne NJ. Bachman and George NJ. Zepp,
administrators Of David Bachman, deceased,
returned list Of debts aud list of sales o; goods
and chattejs.
David Englar. Jr, Israel c. Rinehart and
john E. Senseney, executors Of David Engiar,
ST., deceased, returned list of sales Of stocks.
Lucinda Gilbert. guardian OF Charles II,
Berry and Lucy Berry, settled lsi and hnai
account for each.
Emanuel Sauble, guardian OF Guy Lynn,
settled 9Th and fnai account
David J. W. Earhsrt, executor OF Elizabeth
Ningiing. deceased, returned inventory OF
goods ard Chattels aud received order TO
notify creditors.
Margaret I. HoliiuEer. eXecutriT OF Mary
A. Kaufman. deceased, returned inventory
Of goods and cha,,eis, inventory ofrsal estate
aud list Of debts
Letters OF administration on the estate Of
Sarah Marker. deceased, were granted 20 Wm.
L. Marker, who resarned list Of debts
Letters Of administration on the estate Of
samuel EIgen. deceased, were granted TO
John ElgeB.
The last will and testament and cOiicil
thereto Of Heury Sieifsy, deceased, was ad-
mitted 90 probate aud letters tcstamentary
granted 10 Conrad Faakforier.
TUESDAY, March ~ Report Of sale Of real
estate Of Jacob Noa, deceased, hnaliy ratified.
Conrad Frsukfartsr. executor Of Hcnry
S,eiIpy, deceased returned iaveutosy Of goods
and chaaels, aud received orders 70 sell real
estate ard personal property, aud order 10
notify creditors.
Samuel A. aad Geotzs E. Knox. admiuis-
traitors pendente ij,e % Joha Robinson Knox.
deceased. rctafuud last 81 sales Of goods and
chafte.s.
Wa. H. Lindsay. administrator Of Nicholas
ogE. deceased. rrpo7,ed sale % lcasehosd
pzoaetlg.
Asraiise Hil,abidlc. ADMINISTRATIVE % Ia
vid uilsahidlo. deceased. rcsarasd iisi Of sales
q goods aud chaiiels-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
RuRT vs. ". s. GYER & BRO.
Breach Of Contract suit en- orain spsSals-
tlous-V erdtet for Defendants.

Daring the wears 1856 ~ W. 5 Mysr &
Bro. miilers and graia and Fertilizer dealers.
of Westminster. bought wheat on margin Tor
Mr. Joha Bart. a lawyer and farmer residing
near th;s city. Mr. Burs's losses snaoanted
10 slT50. and Be instituted salt ia the Cifcuii
Coart Of Carroll county To recover she sane,
and subsequently she case vas removed TO iae
Superior Court q Baliimere CITY, on naoi5aa
Of plaintiff. The trial began on March 1919
ard after eleven days, Was eeRcludes on ! acs.
daY by a verdict ior The defendants Col.
VIA. p. Maulsby and Albert Richie apPcas
"a for tie pIasuiiF. and tx Attorney General
Roberts and Randolph Barton Tor The de'en
lanss
Mr.. Barts suis vas based on 81 alleged
breach OF contract. IN that he authorized
Nyer & bro. 10 bur 500 basheis 81 wheat for
him. whersas ihey purchased io,osp. Mycr
4 Bro. denied he existeaeo q say seoh an.
ihnrity OF contract, and insisted laAs in iae
several purchases ihey ElAde Tor Nr. Bart
theF acted striagly a. Be- bad authorized them
and duly reported 10 bin each transaction a.
i vas made. al 81 Ehich be AcQaisscsd 10.
The court granted Instructions asked Cor bnth
b. plaintiff sad defsadants. and ;os The latter
ons particularly al iaieress - dealers, 20 the
effect that II the jary believed ihat whea the
wheat was purchased neither plaintiff nor de-
PENDANTS expected that an actual delivery
would be made, but thsi tho loss Or Eain Sas
10 Be settled BY the payment % the difference
N money, then, unaef the law governing deal
ings In margins. Mr.. Bur, coald not recover,
agea Il che inry foaad the contract 70 have
been made Ee.lh VI Bnri alleged.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30
Theory and Fact.
From the New York sun.


Gen. Neal Dow writes to the Brooklyn
Eagle declaring that prohibition in Maine is
a great success, that the Maine people never
see or hear the word failure in connection
with the system, and that under its benefcent
operations the liquor traffic in the State has
been reduced to one-twentieth of its former
proportions.
We quote further from the latest statement
of the venerable apostle Of prohibition:
''In more than three. fourths Of our terri
tory, containing far more than threefourths
of our people, the traffic is practically un-
known. An entire generation has grown up
there, never having seen rum shop or the
results of one. y
And yet it is not more than FIVE or six
weeks since Gen. Neal Dow wrote as follows
to the editor of the Lewiston Journal:
''For more than twenty years | have been
to every Legislature in Maine, often with
hundreds of petitions, asking for such amend
ments TO the law as would make it thorough
ly effective. These efforts have always failed,
and the grog shops keep on pretty much as
they did twenty years ago..
Difficult as it may seem to reconcile these
conflicting statements from the founder of the
prohibitory system, he is perfectly honest and
sincere in both.
The letter to the Brooklyn Eagle IS ad-
dressed to an enemy OF prohlDluon, OUTSIDE
the State, and is designed to present to the
outside world picture of the result of the
law in Maine as they ought to be from the
theoretical point of view. Sometimes in
writing to outsiders Gen. BOWS zeal leads
him to confuse theory and fact.
The letter to the Lewiston journal, on the
other hand, was intended to chastse and
stimulate the lazy or Indifferent friends of
prohibition at home in Maine In that case
theory and fact pulled together, and the Gen
eral told the square truth