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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08
STATE RAILWAYS.
An Australian Experiment That Is Giving
Universal Satisfaction.


Victoria is an Australian colony with
the size and the population of Kansas
in 1880, or an area of 5000 square miles
and population of 100000.
But instead of letting corporations
build the railroads and giving land away
to get them to do this, Victoria has kept
it's land and built it's own railroads. The
result is that this thriving little COM
munity of about 100000 souls, or the
population of Philadelphia, had last
year an income of $41 ,000,0 00 and of
this sum SIG, 900 was in the shape of
profits on the State railroads. Seven
years ago the income from the railroads
was only 50, COO 900; in 1865 it was S12,-
265, 900, and for the year just closed it
has gone up tonearly double the income
of seven years ago, and as no one can
build roads but the State, and the State
is an enterprising builder and good
manager, the profits on the railroads
will in time pay all the expenses of the
government. In addition, Victoria owns
not only the post'office, rs the people do
here, but all the express business and
all the telegraph business, and the profit
on these for this wise, thrifty little State
last year was $2, 140,0 900.
Victoria has heavy debt of Sl65, $685.
900, but as all but S., 500, 600 was incurred
for railroads and water-works which
pay heavy profit, taxpayers feel toler-
ably happy over it, and the remaining
fraction went into school buildings,
which pay profit in their way, too. AS
all the horse-car lines are owned by the
people also, the cities in Victoria get
more and more profit from them the
bigger they get, and the taxpayer again
finds that it pays to own these means of
communication, even if he has to run in
debt for them.
The natural result is that the surplus
last yeaSwas, "a, 400, 900, the revenue out
running estimates by this amount. In
the year just coming it will be bigger,
and the budget speech" of the Minis
ter of Finance was principally taken up
with telling the direct and indirect taxes
which could be repealed. -Philadelphia
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08
Bridge Across the Bosporus.

The proposal to cross the Bosporus
somewhere near Constantinople and
Skutari has again taken shape, and
French firm has proposed to do this, it
is said, by single span. sit is not
likely, says the London Engineer, chat
such project will be carried out, espe-
cially as much cheaper and more
efficient bridge might be built across
the Bosporus in three spans" The
water is deep, but not more than from
l15 to 100 feet where piers would have
to be sunk, and there is no reason for
thinking that iron piers could not be
easily sunk in this depth of water, and a
bridge much more cheaply constructed
than would be possible with one span.
The mention of the subject reminds one
of the necessity for attention on the part
of engineers to the building of bridge
piers in deep water, possibly by a de-
velopment of the system devised by Mr..
arrol for sinking tao piers of the new
Fay bridge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08
ABOUT STREET LIGHTS.
Facts Regarding the Origin of the Modern
Street Lamp.

Facts Regarding the Origin of the Modern.
Street Lamp.
By law of William and Mary, passed
in 1890, every householder who resided
in certain parishes, or in the CITY OF
Westminster, whose house adjoined OF
was near the street, from Michaelmas
unto our Lady's Day yearly, shall every
night set or hang out candles or lights
in lanthorns on the outside of the house
next the street, to enlighten the same
for the conveniency of passengers, from
time to time, as it shall grow dark, until
twelve of the clock in the night, upon
the pain to forfeit the sum of two shil-
lings for every default" Arrange
ments, might, however, be made with
two or more justices of the peace for
the establishment of lamps in the street,
at certain intervals.
This law seems to have prompted
similar legislation in the town of New
York, in 1897, in an order recurring
every seventh house to hang out lamp
upon pole. New York thus antedates
all other American towns in this re-.
spect by nearly sixty years.
The next town in order of time and
the first in New England, is Newport.
Here, however, street lamps were hung
out of shop windows and houses, and
this was due to private enterprise. In
1851 the town petitioned the General
Assembly of Rhode Island to pass law
for the protection of these lamps. as,
wilful and malicious persons would
often break them.--N. E. Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08
Fell 5,415 Feet and I,ives.

The remarkable series of Alpine dis
asters in 1888 were evidently taken to
heart by mountain climbers, for the last
season has been almost without trape-
dies above the snow line. The thou
sands who last summer scrambled IN
and down hundred slopes in Switzer-
land all returned home unscathed.
though few of them had some uglv
tumbles which will teach them to OBJ
serve greater caution when they next
appear on the Alpine snow fields. The
season would have been entirely devoid
Of exciting incidents if two or three
fatal accidents had not occurred in the
BaVarian and Austrian Alps. There
were also some hair-breadth escapes. as
'or instance, that of the North German
tourist who, with his guide, tumbled
head over heels down a mountain side a
distance of 5,415 feet, and still lives to
"il the tale. A story like that will en-
eftaln his grandchildren fully as much
Is though he had conquered the Matter-
aorn.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08

"A resident of Youngstown, O., after
having his right arm amputated as the
result of an accident, place. the severed
arm in a valise, and, unattended, went
ten miles to his home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-03-08

Overheard on the street car, on the
way to Sunday-school.- IN ANNA, you
haven't given me my five cents yet to
send to the heathen." 81 have just
given it to the heather, myself, Tommy,
That conductor charged me full fare for
you. Chicago Tribune.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10
Work OF the Pension Office.

During the week ending April g. 1890, 1888
claims were received, OF which 1913 were Origi-
nal invalid, 740 widows, war Of 1912, @
bounty land, 50 navy, old war, 81 on ac.
count Of Mexican service, and 4,007 applica-
tions for increase. The names and p0sloifce
addresses Of SAB officers and comrades were
furnished for tho use of claimants There
were 7i.Gl0 pieces of mail matter received
60,3l7 letters and blanks sent out.
The number of cases detailed to Special Ex-
aminers WAS 74l ss3 reports and cases from
Special Examiners; cases on hand for special
examination, II, 1872.
Number of rejected claims reopened TIL
Number Of certificates issued during the
week commencing March 81, 1880, 3,l67.
Last month the Certificate Division issued a
larger number Of certificates than had ever
been issued in the history Of the Bureau. In
all, over 10000 certificates were issued. This
Division is moving into more commodious
quarters and will then turn out greater
amount Of work than ever.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10

Mention The National TrfbunA
The National tribune., 1890-04-10
The Advice Was Good.
[Drake's Bfagaaine.l

Butt took your advice and hit that fellow
the first time he tried TO impose on me.
Merritt-That wag right.
Butt--But he nearly murdered me.
Merritt-PshawI You didn't hit him hard
enough.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10
A FastIdIons AppelIte.

american Grocer.I
Farmer-"You kin feed them cows some
corn-in. the.ear tonight"
New Hand" tried that Yesterday, sir, but
they 'peared to like il better in tho mouth"
The National tribune., 1890-04-10

The election in Rhode Island last week was
under the Australian-blll0t system, the voting
being secret The Republicans carried tho
Legislature, while there was no choice for Gov
ernor. That officer will consequently be chosen
by the Legislature. Elections were also held
In some Of the Western cities the only surprise
being in Milwaukee, Wis, where the Demo-
Gratis were successful.-In the elections Mt
Concord, N. H.. April i, for members OF the
Board Of Education the women were especially
active aud their ticket, headed by Mrs. Mary
II. Woodworth, triumphed by a majority of
about 900 in II total Of 1000 votes---The site
of the TT. Dearborn massacre Of 1912 has been
located at point near the Lake Shore at l25th
St., Chicago, H., and Mr.. Geo. NJ. Putnam, on
behalf Of the old residents Of the city, has un-
dertakcn to erect monument on the spot.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10

Hare yOu asked all yOm aequaintances TO
subscribe for THE NATIONAL 4RLB UNE?
Ifnot, do so at once, 10 gioe the paper more
p0i0er in cltampiOning the cause Of the Ueterdas.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
ABROAD.

ABROAD.
The Pope has finally declared what shall be
the position of the Vatican respecting tho
Brazilian Republic Nuncio Spoyerin has
been instructed TO order the Bishops and
clergy of Brazil to recognize tho Republic
on condition that the rights of the Church are
respected. Bishop Costa, of Para who enjoys
the universal esteem Of his compatriots, is or
dered to proclaim this by special public act.
-Emin Pasha has accepted the proposals
made to him by Maj. Wissmann, and has en-
tered the German service. He will receive
salary OF 5000 year.
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
While six boys Of K. II. Baskerville and X.
p. Wommaek, ranging in age from ii 10 10
years, were playing in sand cave. April !,
near Vernon. Texas. the bank cayed In on them
aud all were killed.-The Btave'mil OF J. ii.
Hussng & Co.. Hutsonyille. H. was blown to
pieces April /, aud the proprietor aud ono Of his
men were instantly killed. Nine persons were
injured. three fatally, and the wounds OF two
Others arc serious. The cause Of the explosion
is supposed 10 have been low water in the boiler
Antrim Osborne the venerable manu-.
facturer and owner and founder of the Rose
Valley Wooden Mills. was killed on the railroad
near Media Station, Pa, April 4. while walking
on the irack.---Gcorgo Lang living In Gallo
way Township, n. j. became suddenly insane
April 3, and set fire 10 n bed in which his i've
ycaf-Oid daughter WAS asleep ana tHctn SCI ilTc
10 the house in the lower rooms. The family
consists of Mrs. Lang, three boys and four girls.
Their cries alarmed the neighb0rs, who found
the house ablaze when they arrived. Mrs.
Lang and the children were rescued but
Lang kept those who came for him at bay
with a shotgun. lie finally jumped into
a burning bed and was burned 10 death
J. ii. Caddell, Treasurer Of Pulaski County
and President of the National Bank Of Pulaski
City. Va. while on his way from Ncwberne,
the CoUntyseat OF Pulaski County, April 2 10
his home, was shot and killed by two white men,
who committed the crime for the purpose Of rob
bery.--A landslide occurred near St. Johns
Vile, N. Y, April g. and four men were killed
Mrs. Ann House, aged woman, was run
over by a passenger train at Littleton, Va,
April e. and was instantly killed. Ramsey
Akerman, a notorious gambler, OF Bushnell, H.,
shot and dangerously wounded Mrs. Hess. wife
Of the proprietor Of tho National Hotel, Bush.
NELL and then killed himself. April 5. The
history Of the tragedy is a mystery. --An ex.
plosion Of gas occurred in mine at Nanticoke,
Pa, April 2, by which three men were killed.
four seriously and two slightly injured. -
During street fight at Pittsburg, Pa, April 5,
John o Hara, spectator, was shetland instantly
killed.-D. q. Gale, conductor on the Cali
fornia & Oregon Il. r., was killed in n rail
road wreck near Delta, Cal, April 2.-The
boiler at the Union Oil Compauy's we'll. in
the Hockstown Field, Pa, exploded April 4,
killing one man.
The National tribune., 1890-04-10

II is a duty you o,oe 10 your comrades 10 get at
least one new subscriber for THE NATIONAL
TRIHNNE
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
TO TEACHERS.

The examination of teachers will
be held at the brick collegein Homer
Saturday, May Oath 1890. Every
teacher who expects TO teach q pub
lie school in the parish this year,
except graduates of Normal and
recognized literary schools, IS re-
CURED to be present, as there will
be but the one days session.
The exSinination viii bein writing
each applicant furnishing his own
writing material. In accordance
with a provision of the state law
relating to the public schools, each
teacher must pay to the examining
committee before the examination
begins, one dollar, tn be used in
! defraying the expenses of holding
Teachers Institutes in the parish II
the summer, but IN case the appli-
can't fails to pass the Examination,
the money will berefunded. Jour
nal and Haynesville Star of mex
week willplease copy. .
DAYTON w. HARRIS,
Chairman, Examining Com.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
PAPER FROM COTTON SEED.

There is yet another use to be
found for the cotton seed. The
American Cotton Seed Oil Trust
have, it is said, proven that paper
can be so successfully made ofcotton
seed hulls the trust contemplates
erecting paper mills all through the
South. 1t is believed that this will
reyolutionize the paper trade. The
value of the paper manufactured in
the United States is about $75 900, :
coo. Thus it is seen what the
possibilities of paper making from
cotton seed hulls may be. With
paper mills located in a number Of
Southern towns employment will
be given to thousands of workmen
and the product Of the mills will
bring millions of dollars to the
South from every section Of the
coantry, which will go to enrich
the section. Meridian News.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
THE COLLEGE.

1t is gratifying to state that our
efforts to have the college building
repaired and put in first class shape
have not been wasted. Several ar
ticlcs appeared in these columns
calling the attention of our people
to the delapidated condition of this
magnificent building. The Board
of Trustees took action last week
and decided to open a subscription
list and solicit subscriptions for the
purpose of putting this building in
the very best of order. Mr.. Geo.
Gill was elected solicitor, and he
informs us that he is meeting with
much success, and that the people
are heartily in favor of the move.
A good many of our citizens have
not been seen yet, but it is thought
that within few days the subscrip-
tons will reach nearly 81 900. The
amount subscribed is about 500.
Homer is bound to proceed its
sister towns in the march of pro-
gross. 1t is already conceded to be
the best town for business in this
section. Drummers praise it very
Highland WIZ knows better than
they. 1t nas elegant and substan-
/ ral buildings-both brick and
frame-and two with pressed brick
fronts and iron awnings; its mer-
chants are financially solid and live
business men; it has place where
wagons can be built as good
and cheap as abroad and a black
smith shop connected that has nc
equal in North Louisiana.
With this good showing Of facts
AMI the fact that we will soon have
one OF the finest colleges in thu
State, Homer deservedly earns thu
impression abroad that she sis OF
a BOOM People do not care t.
settle where there are no goot
school advantages, and the frs
question asked by a newcomer is
GLOW are your schools?" b,
this they want to know if the facul
ty is good and if the buildings ant
grounds are in a condition to in
vigorate their children physically a
well as mentally.
Mrs. Lawrance, the principal,
q lady that never tires of her duties
She has labored faithfully and TN
reIentingly for the college atHomer
, and 1t must indeed be q great pleas
ure to her to think that her plans
dreams and efforts are to be real
lied.
Prof. Spann, Mrs. Lawrance
assistant, is a gentleman well an
favorably known in Louisiana as
teacher who has few superiors
{ Upon the whole the faculty has fe'
sGperiors, and a bright future fe
Homer and the college is in store
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
PURCHASING AGENCY
P. O. BOX NO. Z.

IL VI QUA NV -
l have made arrangements and am
prepared to receive orders and make
purchases of Millinery, Dresses, Dress
Goods, Wedding Trousseans, Laces,
Jewelry, Carpets, Pianos, Organs, Mu-
sic, Books, Household Goods, Furniture,
Confoc, ionarics, indeed everything
needed in the family that the trade
furnishes. Ny extensive acquaintance
with business houses in the city aMd
experience gives me unrivaled facill-
ties for filling orders that may lesent
me.
Parties residing ont Of the city who
desire goods can save the expense of Il
trip and obtain better prices by order
ing what they want through ME than
by purchasing themselves.
In ordering state specifically what is
wanted and the limit of your invest
ment. aud send money with tue order.
Ny charges are 9 IL per cent for pur-
chasing. Respectfully,
MRS. JULIA RULE,
SHREVEPORT, La
References: Shreveport Times and
the merchants of Shreveport.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

Our desk was perfumed and orna-
mented by a beautiful bouquet OF
pansies Wednesday, the compl.-
ments of White s Green House, Mr..
Clyde P. White, manager. All,
"Pansy,' we thought of you, the
love you had for the pansy, but in
this moment Of blooming flowers
and when the ''young mans fancy
lightly turns thoughts of love, "
fields greener and pastures fresher
received them.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

Rev. Prince Jones, Baptist mis-
sionary for the district composing
the parishes of Union, Claiborne,
Lincoln and Jackson, called on us
this week, and desires us to say to
his colored brothers that they may
be prepared to look for him at any
time.
He has made the following dates
and appointments:
On the 18th and 18th at Shiloh;
the 10Th, 8 O'Clock p. M, at White
Oak Grove; the Goth, 8 O'Clock p.
m. at Friendship; the 21st, SPIN.
at Pleasant Grove; the 22nd and
23rd at Salem; the oath and 25th al
st. James-Hasty's Cross Roads.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
LOCAL ITEMS.
70 THE PUBLIC.

The proprietors of the GUARDIAN
have purchased the Journal from
Mr.. j. E. Hulse, taking effect from
;tslastiss Fhe bills, subscription
and otherwise, made up to the last
issue belong to and arc payable to
Mr.. Hulse.
Those who have paid their sub
scriptions in advance to the Journal
will be given credit for same on cur
books.
II is our intention as soon as ar
rangements can be made to con-
solidate the two papers and issue
one in a more enlarged form.
In the meantime, however, the
Journal will be issued regularly
every week az heretofore.
At that Office you will find Messrs
S. j. Maffett and r. j. Harrison
ready to serve your wants in oul
line, and any favors extended those
gentlemen will be appreciated b.
them and ourselves.
We trust that we shall be able
soon to issue a paper that viii
reflect credit both upon Homer
Claiborne parish and ourselves.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
fENClLLlNGS.

The nights are very cool, and
days warm.
Mr.. Weidman, of Arcadia, is
paying Homer flying visit.
Several of Homer young gentle
men who visit Minden, ''report
progress.
A very heavy rain, thunder and
lightning storm passed over Homer
,, Tuesday.
The gentleman from the Edge
field district is requested to rise and
explain himself.
Court was in session up to tie
hour of press. 1t will probably
close Saturday.
We were pleased to meet in our
office Wednesday Mr.. r. W. Beene,
of Magnolia, Ark,
The Webster Eagle-Eye takes the
horns. Come over, friend Wren,
and secure the prize.
: Miss Lillian Featherston has re-
signed the position Of music teacher
at Arcadia College, and has return
ed to her home here.
Ii you should come in contract
with an item of news, or have a
friend visiting you, do NOT hesitate
apprise us of the fact.
1t is said that Mrs. Knighton, 9
most estimable lady, who resides
about eight miles from Homer, or
the Minden road, is very obligins
and accommodating to those passing
by, and DESTROYS of supplying thu
inner man.
WHY THE MONEY FLIES.
The dollar has upon one side
An eagle in its grace;
r And on the other, fair in youth,
, A woman's pretty face.
) So such a combination tells
TO every thoughtful eye
Between the two it is not strang
They make the money fly.
( NO NEED OF IT.
: The maid expects
Her beau tonight,
And fills the stove
With anthracite,
Because the air
{, Is raw and damp.
Il But quite forgets
: To fill the lamp.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
THE SPRING MEDICINE.

The popularity which Hood S
Sarsaparilla has gained as a spring
medicine is wonderful. ltpossesses
just those,elements ofhealth- giving,
blood purifying and appetite restor-
ing which everybody seems to need
at this season. Do not continue in
a dull, tired, unsatisfactory condi-
ton when you may be so much
benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t purifies the blood and makes the
weak strong.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

Mr.. w. z. Taylor's family, who
reside near Haynesville, met with a
very sad .accidentlast Friday. While
on the banks of a creek enjoying a
day with the finny tribe tree near
by gave way and struck a girl and
boy. The latter lived till the next
day. The little girl, while seriously
hurt, will most probably recover.
This is a sad misfortune and the
afflicted family have our sympathy.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
"Homer is on a boom?' is the
question that's asked every Homerite
abroad. 1t is booming steadily,
friends. Nothing tiigh y about it.
Months of sickness, long doctors
bill and broken health can all be
avoided by taking Cascarine.

Mr.. Joe Palmer and wife, passed
the latter part of last week with the
family of Mr.. Alberta Glass. Friends
gladly welcome Joe and lady to
Minden at any time. He has been
well known by this people for
several years, having attended
school here; and his estimable wife
is by no means stranger, she be-
ing reared at the neighboring town
of Homer. Eagle Eye.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

The Weekly Times, Weekly eau
casian and Weekly GUARDIAN, three
of the best papers published in the
state, for the insignificant sum OF
TWO DOLLARS AND TWENTY
FIVE CENTS per year in advance.
Show us the man that can't afford
to keep abreast of the times at such
ridiculously low figures and we will
give him a copy Of the GUARDIAN
free. Subscribe at once.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

The GUARDIAN was honOred
yesterday with a most pleasant visit
from Mrs. A. NJ. McCrainie, Mrs.
DR.. Turner and Mrs. j. Il. Taylor
and daughter, Carrie, of Haynes
VILE, La. They were inspecting
the improvements made in the
cart Preservative' since their last
visit to a printing Office and ex-
pressed themselves pleased. Their
visit was highly appreciated by this
office,
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

"Times are dull, - it is said, but
r. W. Collier pays no attention to
such talk. He sells goods just the
same as if they were good, and al
ways makes it to the interest to the
buyer to buy of him. II you need
suit Of clothes, hats, shoes, or
anything in his line you should call
on him and price his goods
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
Notice..

NOTICE is hereby given that | will
apply to the legislature which convenes
on. the 18th of May, 1890, to pass an
act making an appropriation to pay a
certain judicial warrant, which Is my
property, for $1oo.oo, issued Septcm-
Der 90, 1879 in favor Of Robert Vaughn,
who was at that time one Of tue District
Attorneys of this State.
w. H. MAXEY,
Mays Holly Springs, Ls.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16

A beautiful day and a lovely dress
are two things that can't be dis
counted, and the latter can't be
made any loyeller than Mrs. M. D..
Allen makes them tor the ladies.
She is prepared with all. the latest
STYLES and fads of the season.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-16
Editor Ito associate)-Why di

Editor Ito associate)-Wh did
you accept this spring poem?
Associate-Wel, sir, the blamed
poet (for who does not blame hinl!)
walked in here with that poem in
one hand and a revolver in the
other, and said l must take the
poem or something worse. | told
hun didn't wish anything worse
than the poem and took that. -
West Shore.