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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-10
IN The STORM BELT.
Great Damage From Cyclone and Flood
Reported.
severe Storms In Western Penn
ania-Johnstown Partially In
undated : Tornadoes In Ohio
and Throughout the East.

PIrrsBrRG, April 9.-Wcstcrn Pennsyl-
vania was visited by severe rain, wind,
and Electric storm this morning. Great
damdge was done and Mt least two lives
lost. I'm this city a number OF houses
were etruck by lightning and several per-
sons qennned. hut not seriously injured.
Rain Tell In torrents, flooding cellars and
causing small streams TO overflow. Al
West Elizabeth two children Of George
BeAttbe were drowned while crossing
Tobbt run. At Indiana Touring mill
was ruck by lightning and burned. In
Westporland county rain fell in torrents
for two hours. All streams overiiowed
their hanks and much property was
wast@El away. At Penn Station number
OF f4milies were compelled To vacatc
their bouses. Up Manor valley the greatest
damafe was done, most Of the bridges
being carricd away and the Manor Valley
railroad badly washed out. Country roads
are deeply guttc,l, rendering travel dan
geroue. AT Tyrone the Juniata river is
over tbe banks, houses and lots inundated
and people compelled to move. In Cam
bria county Conamogue river and Stony
creek are again raging and the lower
portion of Johnstown is under water.
Several bridges have been washed away
and operations at the mills suspended.
Al Boclart tonight water was two feet
deep IN the telegraph offices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-10

AkhON, ohlo, April IA terrtfic wind
storm visited Springfield township last
night, doing considerable damage. Sew
eral farm houses and outbuildings were
demolished and crops ruined. Two or
three people were slightly injured.
Later-Reports show that the storm
was the most severe about two miles
northwest Of Sharon. Maync county. In
ten minutes IL levelcd everything In its
track over six miles of farm lands, for a
width OF 10 rods. Ii demolished dozens
Of buildings, killed one man, fatally in
jured n man and woman, and seriously
hurt others. Old trees were cut down like
corn stalks. The storm first struck the
farm Of James Hartman. From there IL
went 10 three other farms in direct line.
tearing up everything In its path. Occur
pants of the buildings escaped 10y seeking
refuge in the cellars. Then. after cutting
a swath through nearly mile of timber
land, the tornado struck the farm of Chris
tian Wall, tearing barns To pieces
and tipping the two story dwelling
over ON its side. Mathew Gromley's barn
was carried several rods and dashed To
splints IS. Mr.. Grombley was fatally in
jured. The storm then visited the farm
| Of Hugh Franks, where destruction was
complete. the house and outbuildings he
ing shattered to fragments. Franks was
killed and his wife was fatally wounded.
After this the tornado evidently rose high
in the air and jumping over the southern
| part Of this city, dropped down on Spring
| field township with the result mentioned
| above. From there the storm traile,l
along into Starke comfy, leaving debris
scattered over "A stretch Of fifteen miles.
The loss amounts 10 many thousands OF
dollars. This is the first tornado or cy.
clonic storm which has ever visited this
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Manual Training Schools.

Statistics furnished by the edu-
catlonal report make 1t appear
that there are Is manual training
schools IN the United States, with
So teachers; IA of these are female.
These schools have property, in
buildings, ETC., to the amount af
$2S1,000. There are 3,246 male
and 293 female pupils enrolled in
these schools. The New York
committee on manual training
gave the following estimates OF the
cost: OF beginning: Workshop
outfit, $500; kitchen outfit, 5000;
construction or preparing room
for each, $50. Ofmalntainlng for
a year: Renewing outfit, 10 per
cent. Of workshop, $50; kitchen,
$40; material for Woodworking,
$50; kitchen, 500; sewing, $50;
construction work, SIS. Most of
the training schools are specially
adapted 10 cities, ard cannot be
established successfully III sparse
rural populations.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Police Jury Proceedings.

The police jury Of Claiborne
parish met Monday, April 7, 1890.
Members all present, except L.
w. O'Bannon, ward l. Board
called TO order.
On motion, W. NJ. Atkins was
authorized to change the old En-
terprise road and close the same
as it now runs, by cutting another
rosd around his present new
ground on his own land.
On motion, the Arizona and Ar
cadia road was ordered changed
so as TO run by W. NJ. Atkins
mill.
On motion, IS 90 per month, to
begin Jan. l, 1890, was appropri.
ated to Mr.. Ernest, till further
ordered, to be drawn quarterly on
the warrant Of j. w. Mcfarland,
his being an extreme case of
emergency.
When, on motion, the board adj
journed till Wednesday morning,
5 o'clock.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
MANY A LIFE

HAS been saved by the prompt use Of
IL Ayers Pills. Travellers by land or
sea are liable to constipation or other
arrangements OF the stomach and bowels
which, if neglected, lead to serious and
often fatal consequences. The most sure
means OF correcting these evils is the use
of Ayers Cathartic Pills. The pru-
dent sailing-master would as soon 60 to
sea without his chronometer as without
supply Of these Pills. Though prompt
and energetic in operation, Ayers Pills
leave no ill effects they are purely
vegetable and sugar-coated /; the safest
medicine for old and young, at home or
abroad.
For eight years I was afflicted with
constipation, which at last became 30
bad that the doctors could do no more
for me. Then l began to take Ayers
Pills, and soon the bowels recovered
tfeir natural and regular action, so that
now aM in
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Ruby's Letter.

A letter from Dir. j. w. Ruby, Union
City, Ind, says: ~ have used your
Clark's Extract Of Flax (Papllianl
Cough Cure and find it q complete cure
for deep seated cold. 1t has done more
than tive of our most skillful physi-
clans. Ny children had the whooping-
songh and with the aid of your Cough
Cure, they had it very light compared
with neighbors' children who did not
take it. l believe it to be tile best
cough cure in the market" So it is.
A large bottle only Sl.00.
Clark's Flax Soap for the skin. 1t
leads them all. Price Csc. Cough Cure
and Soap for sale by j. c. Willis & Co.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Clark's Extract of Flax Cough
Cure.

II is sure cure for whooping-
cough. Il stops the whoop, and perm its
the child to catch It's breath. 1t is ell
tirely harmless. Good for any cough
OF childhood Or old ago. 1t heals the
bronchi and lungs, and stops the cough.
For winter or bronchial cough this ayr
mp is the best ever discovered. DULY
one size, large bottle. Price $1.OO at
}. 9. Willis & Co.'S drug store.
Clark's Flax Soap makes the skin
smooth, soft and white. Price 25c.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Good Cheer Sayings.

The feast of Ash Wednesday
was instituted by Pope Felix ILL.,,
A. d. 4S7.
All of us who are worth any
thing spend our manhood in un-
learning the follies or expiating
the mistakes Of our youth.
The tale bearer and the tale
nearer should both he hung up
back to back, one by the tongue
and the other by the ear.-South.
The woman who really wishes to
refuse contents herself with say
ing so. She who explains wants
to be convinccd.-hlrrcd de Mus.
set.
Look not mournfully into the
past; ii comes not back again.
Wisely improved the present; tits
thine. Go forth to meet the
shadowy future without fear and
with q manly heart.
No one can ask honestly or hope.
fully to be delivered from tcmpta
ton unless he has himself honest
Iy and firmly determined to do the
best he can to keep cut Of it,
RuskIn.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Heavy.

Weren't you afraid your house
would DO blown of Its foundation
in that Storm"
mo. The plumbers bill had
come the day before. With that
in the house we couldn't be
budged. Chatter.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
The Right Kind Of Man.

Women like q man who knows
their innocent weaknesses and
caters to them; who will bring
home box Of candy, the last new
magazine oil the latest puzzle sold
on the street, that will do more
than its duty in entertaining
everybody for the whole evening.
Ladies' Home Journal.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

II there is ever a time when it 8
a blessing for a man to be blind,
it is when lie is in love. lie can't
see what q fool he makes of him
self.--Binghamton Republican.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Have you learned the lessen of
Yesterday or the infinite meaning
es to day9 1t Las duties of it's
own; they canaos be left until to-
morrow. 70 morrow will bring
its own work.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Town Council Proceedings.

The board met and was called to Or
der by the mayor, Friday, April 4th,
1890.
Present: Walter Ward, mayor, C. O..
Ferguson, j. Z. Hulsc, j. I. Otis and
R, W. Collier. Absent: A. L. Wilder.
The minutes of the March meet.
ing were read and approved.
The mayor, marshal aud collector
and treasurer submitted their reports
for the month of March, which, on
motion, were received and ordered
spread on the minutes.
MAYORS REPORT.
To the Hon. Selectmen of the town of
Homer
Gentlemen-I herewith submit my
report for the month ending April 4,
1890:
Ernest Maxey, fine, S 90
Respectfully,
WALTER WARD, Mayor.
MARSHAL AND COLLECTORS REPORT.
10 the Mayor and Sclcetmcn of the
town of Homer:
Geutlemen-I herewith submit my
report of money collected for the month
of March, 1890.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
MoNRoE. H. Eeh 1.t ,sof

MONROE, La, Feb. LIST, 1890.
Dear Sirs: Please allow me to ex.
press my gratitude for the relief you
gave me yesterday. Ihad been suffer.
ing severely for several hours with
headache and in fifteen minutes after
takIng the first dose of Preston's "Hed
AXE" l was clear of it and have ever
since felt first rate. l unhesitatingly
recommend to all sufferers of headache
this valuable remedy.
L. G. JoAsten.
prestsn's "Hed Axe" cures any kind
Of headache, but nothing else. All
druggist sell it.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

In private conversation between
friends the wisest men very often
talk like the weakest; for, indeed,
the talking Of q friend rs nothing
elss but thinking aloud. Addi.
son.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyer Is wonder
fully cflicacious. l prescribed it in
several instances ard it never failed in
a single case to have the desired effect.
| know of no Other worm remedy so
certain and speedy in it's Effect. P.
Clement, NJ. d., Nlllanow, Ga.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Excellent

health. Mrs. G. E. Clark, Tewksbury,
Massachusetts,.
II regard Ayers Pills as one OF the
most reliable general remedies OF our
times. They have been in use in my
family for affections requiring a purga-
tive, and have given unyarying satisfac-
ton. We have found them an excellent
remedy for colds and light fevers."-
W. Il. Woodson, Fort Worth, Texas.
"For several years have relied more
upon Ayers Pills than upon anything
else in the medicine chest, to regulate
my bowels and those OF the ships crew.
These Pills are not severe in their ac-
ton, but do their work thoroughly. I
have used them with good effect for
the cure OF rheumatism, kidney trou-
blcs, and dyspepsia. Capt. Mueller,
Steamship Felicia, New York City.
al have found Ayers Cathartic Pills
to be better family medicine for COM
Hon use than any other pills within my
k,sowledgo. They are not only very
effective, but safe and pleasant to take
qualities which must make them
valued by the pubic. ~ Jules HaueL
Perfumer, Philadelphia, Pa.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

If you feel "oat Of cross and
peeyish-takc DIR. J. II. McIran's
Sarsaparilla; cliecriu!ness will re-
turn and life Will acquire new zeat.
Sold by Gall.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

~ FOR CLUB RATES, or any fur
Their information desired, write lcgibl y
to the undersigned. clcnrly stating
your residence, with States County,
Street and Number. More rapid return
mail delivery will he assured by yonr
enclosing IN envelope bearing your full
address.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

The man who depends upon
wages will get rich sooner than
the man who depends upon wag-
ers.-l,oston Herald.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Presto! Change! Gray ard faded
boards made to assume their original
color by applying Bnckinglam's Dye
for the whiSkers. 1t never fails to sat-
isfy.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

] have uscd Bulls srsaparilla in nv
family with excellent satisfaction far
rheumatism, asthma, weak kilneys and
general debility. Iknow Of others who
have used It for consumptioa with good
fesnits.-Thos. II. Bentley, RossYille.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRAC:
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRAC:
TON! Over Two Million Distributed
[E:d:|
Louisiana State lottery
Company.

Incorporated by the Legislature
for educational and charitable
purposes, and its franchise made IL part
of the present State constitution. in
1879. hv an OVERWHELMING POPU-
LAR VOTE.
Its GRAND EXTRAORDINARY
DRAWINGS take place Semi-Annually
Dune and Daccmher). and its GRAN D
SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
place on each of the other ten months
in the year, and arc all drawn in pub
liz, at tho Academy of music, New Or
leans, La.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Ifyon ask what is the quickest, best
aud safest chill tonic, the answer will
invariably be, 'my friend, use Chcath-
ANS, it is pleasant, too, and suaran-
tccd.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

I'VE do hereby certify that we super
"iso tho arrangements for all the month
J.; and semi-Annusl Drawings Of the
Louisiana Safe Lottery Co., and in pcr.
sou manage and control the Drawings
themselves, and thai :.he.same are COLI
Quoted with honesty, fairl:ass and coed
faith towards all parties, au,.' We az
thorizo the Company TO use this esrtii'
icatc, with tho fac.simiIcs of cur sigma
lures attached, in its adyertlseHsntD."
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Many young man who sews
his Wild oats trusts to the grass.
hopper Of forsettulncss to destroy
the crop.-'rexas Sillinss.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
PURCHASING AiIENCV
p. O. BOX no. :.

P.O. BOX NO..
| have made arrangements al, sr,
prepared to receive uri.rs sis! make
purchases Of Millinery. Dresses, l,rs..
Goods, Wedding Trun>.-su.. l.ac-s.
Jswelry, Carpets, Piano<. 0rszn.. NJ
sic, Books, Household tioxl.. Far. iisr..
Confec,iouari-s, rE.is~I srefy:siaS
needed in the family ,hzs the ;ra.l.
furnishes. Ny extensive .resx5nfz-e4
with business houses in tie essr sad
experience gives lila uaEGv.I-ss fx.alg-
ties for tilling orders thai cav s.- s.at
me.
Parties residing oat Of tbs sssy wis,
desire goods can save flie sxg~.rlss I'd i;
trip and obtain b-ts=r prices BY orra5s--
ing what they want sllruusl ase taxa
by purchasing themselves.
III ordering state specifically what is
wanted and the lini: of ynnr Unrest
ment. and send moaey with the order.
Ny charges are 2 l-2 per cent for pur-
chasing. Respectfully,
MRS. JULIA Rule.
SHREVEPORT, La.
References: Shreveport Times aud
the merchants Of Shreveport.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Don't lrritatc your lungs with a
stubbon cough when apleasnt and
effective remedy NAV be found in
DR.. j. II. McLean's Tar Wine
Lung Balm! Sold by Gill.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
PROMISING.

When Jones was a boy
He was not very bad,
And every one said,
"He's a promising lad"
And when he outgrew
Each play thing and toy,
His friends all said,
"He's a promising boy"
Then when he'd grown up,
And in business began,
His creditors said,
"He's promising man."
They tried to collect
On each overdue bill;
They didn't succeed,
And he's promising still.
journal of Education
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

at goes right to the spot" said
on old man, who was rubbing IN
Dr.. }. H. McLcan's Volcanic Oil
Llnlment to relieve Rheumatism.
Sold by Gill.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

If you are suffering with weak
or intlamed eyes. or graduated
eyeliis, you can he cure.l by using
DR.. j. II. McLcan's Slrenylhing
Eye Salve. Sold ny Gill.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Balance in trcas'y, street fund, $132 II
Respectfully, w. +. BRIDGES,
Treasurer.
Scrip from Nos. G57 to 665 was check
cd and burned. Amount of scrip,
1854 50.
Committee on arrangement with sur
veyors to make map of the town of
Homer, submitted a written PROPOSE
ton from Coleman aud Simmons to
make the map for $500, which, ON mo.
ton was rejected, the committee dis.
charged and the matter indefinitely
postponed.
On motion, ordinance forcing pay
inert of asanitsry tax for the present
year was repealed.
On motion, committee was ap-
polnted to arrange all ordinances
passed by the mayor and selectmen Of
the town OF Homer, for publication in
pamphlet form together with the
charter of the corporation.
On motion the following bills we're
allowed:
GIG Gill, coal oil, 80 90
Guardian, public printing ID so
journal, public priasing, 10 so
Willie Boring, lamp lighting, 5 90
RW Collier, mdse, street WORK, $50
I A Tooke,, lumber, 2244
Tom Harris, sal.and com., 4s 95
do street work, IA rs
s J Mafett, salary, 10 SO
Whereupon on motion the Board adj
ionrne.l I'LL next regular incoming.
tSigned) WALTER WARD, Mayor.
Attest: s. >. MAFrETT, Cl'k Corp'n.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

exEN. FOR THE BLOOD,
We Weakness, Maiuria, Indigestion
and BiliOusneSs. take
BROWNS IRON KiTTERS
t cures quickly. For sale hy eli dealers IN
medicine. Get the genuine.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

"REMEMBER, that the payment of
Prizes is guaranteed by fonr National
Banks Of New Orleans, and tho Tickets
are signed by the President of an In.
stitution, whose chartered rights are
recognized in the highest Courts; there
fore, be ware of all limitations or anony
nous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is tho price Of tho
smallest part or fraction Of ii Ticket is
sncd by us III any drawing. Anything
in q, name offered for less than Dol
lar lisa swinGle.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Marshal aud Collector.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
To the Mayor and Selectmen OF tho
town of Homer:
Gentlemen Il here with submit my
report for the month of March, 1890.
General Fluid
To amt in trs'y as per last rept, $3.50 rs
4" received of collector, 165 IS
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Many Persons Are broken
down from o,erwork Or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters pcl,ilds
the system, aids digestion, removes excess
of bile, aud cures malaria. Get the gtutiiuc
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

j NJ Mckenzie, I" 9 so
7 A Watson, " IL 40
R J Bridges, " II 80
I T Lowe, " IL 90
B R Neal, " - 40
Clerk Dist, Court, 3 40
j S Hyde, 6 So
Sheriff, 6 Is
Sheriff, Is 90
r A VIM, 7. NJ, 500
r L McClendon, Treasurer
ON salary, 43 80
J W Dawson, jury CON-, 5 40
Sheriff, on salary, $50 90
Homer Guardian, 81 90
Clerk 2. j., 16 &c
J II Hay, b nails, l rs
Jallor, SO so
Sheriff, repairs on court.
house and wood for Jail
and court, "a 70
Sheriff, expense IN convey
ing Swift from Texas, As 90
DR. A r Bush, medical ex-
pert, 10 90
Sheriff, conveying convicts
to state prison, 1T 60
Sheriff, waiting on courts, los 90
L J Caldwell, jury com'r, II 90
R J Bridges, 3 10
J T Aworey, b lumber, 3 Sc
W F. Bridges, ]. P, Is 80
When on motion the board ad.
journed till the 1st Monday in
July, 1890.
Signed: T. A. WATSON,
Attest: President.
j. r. RAMSEY, Clerk p. j.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

l. takes almost superlluman
strength to hang on when You be-
gin at the top Of the ladder. Mi
Waukce Journal.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
Important.

All ordinary letters containing Post al
Notes, Money Orders issued by all Ex-
press Companies or New York Ex-
change
Addressed
NJ. A.DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

AGENTS WANTED EVER WHERE
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Board met Wednesday morn
ing, 9 O'Clock.
Present.. NJ. Mckenzie, J. A.
Aycock, L. L. Lowe, R. J. Bridges,
B. K. Neal, T A Watson. Absent
r. A. VIM and 7. w. O'Bannon.
Board called to order; minutes
Of Mondays meeting read and
approved.
On motion, the oversaer was
authorized to change the Mole.
land and Mcfarland and Atkins
mill road as prayed for in petition.
On motion, j. IS hyde was
authorized to put balance locks
on the windows Of the clerks and
sherlff's offices.
On motion, j. NJ. Mckenzie and
j. A. Aycock were appointed a
committee to have the courthouse
roof repaired.
Committee on settlement with
the parish treasurer reported that
they had received from the treas
urer cash vouchers to the amount
Of $2,57O.30, which they checked
and burned, for which the presi-
dent receipted the treasurer.
30 it enacted and that the print.
ing of the proceedings of the po-
lice jury for the ensuing IL months
be let out at the lowest responsi-
bic bid on Friday, April rs, 1890,
at ii o'clock, and that r. j.
Bridges, L. L. Lowe and B. r.
Neal are hereby appointed a com
mittee to contract for the same.
On motion, L. A. Watson was
appointed as a member Of the
Board Of Assessors on railroad
and telegraph lines.
When the board adjourned till
Thursday morning, 9 o'clock.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18

Board met Thursday morning,
9 o'clock; members all present,
except L. W. O'Bannon and r. A.
VIM.
On motion, the president Of the
police jury, and the clerk of the
District Court were appointed a
committee to procure roller shelly.
ing and furniture for the protec.
ton and preservation of the public
records OF the parish, upon the
best and most reasonable terms
and draw their warrant on the
Parish Treaurer for the purchase
prce anu have such records
rebound as may be found nee
essary.
On motion, Bob Moss, Dock
Ellis, John Walker and Rube
Cannlngs were appointed on the
Homer and Haynesvllle road, from
the ward line between 2 and 7 10
the ward line between 2 and 3 and
that the hands on the Tlllman
Howard place on the Homer and
Arcadia road, be apportloned and
required to work the Homer and
Arcadia road from John Nc
Cllsh's to the Mat Frazier place.
On motion, the following bills
were allowod.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-04-18
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.

April Is, 1890.