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The Progress., 1893-09-23
'GUILTY AS CHARGED"
This Is What a Second Jury Declares
Nash to Be,
AND THE LAW HAS AGAIN BEEN
INDICATED.

The killing of John McCort by
Ernest Nash and st. Elmo Barnett
Kids Nash and Barnett-has become
part of the history Of the city of
Shreveport and its contingent, the
parish of Caddo A part of our his
tory which will ever mark it as the
cloudy period when the sun of good
government seem to have been cloak
ed by the somber shadows Of lawles5-
ness.
This gloomy day ia December last
is now remembered by our citizens,
women and children-with grave ap.
prehension; for the blood curdling
pistol shots from the deadly weapons
of the assailants, seemed but the con
tinuation of the scenes enacted but a
short while previous when two other
human victims had gone dowa be-
meath knife or bullet
1t was indeed day to be remember
ed. A day when men and women shud-
dered in contemplation of the terri
ble deed just committed, which left a
human creature bereft of life, lying
where his slsyers had left him after
making sure that their awful work
had been fully and successfully done.
Whittier are we drifting whispered
sonnet What will the outcome be?
tremulously queried others. 1t was
then that the press of Shreveport
rose to the emergency, aud soon their
clarion voices were reverberatiug over
bills and in valleys, on the streets and
in the homes of our citizens every
where, to buckle on the armor Of man
hood aud citizenship, and meet the
onslaught of the immoral horde,
strike down the forces of the lawless
and hoist upon the loftiest pinnacle
of our temples of justice the banner,
LET TIE LAW REIGN SUPREME
Nor ceased they their calls to arms
until every man who favored the |
reign of Justice was alive to the stu
ition and was resolved to meet the /
issue like man, and see to it that
packed juries should not again stain
the escutcheons of our judicial pro-
ceedurs. Just what part The PRoG-
REss played in this, we leave unsaid,
believing it better for others to Judge
,f our merits, il any we have.
Well, being fully on their guard,
hey were ready to join issue with
he immoral and lawless class when
Nash md Barnett were put 1n trial
asst April: How that ended is like
wise matter of our history well
,nown in even remote parts of the
ountry. BY as good collection of
nen as were ever gathered on jury,
Jash was found guilty as charged,
Thile Barnett received the qualified 4
erdict Of guilty without capital pun {
shment.
The sequel of this was the discov-
ry of the disqualification of Juror q
'erry on account of his being a
,inor, and new trial granted by the '
upreme Court, which reversed Judge |
'aylor on that point. In tnat trial a
ne State was represented by District v
.ttorney John r. Land and Mr.. b. t
I Lichtenstein, the defense by Hon. =
The Progress., 1893-09-23
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. 42s4-In the First District Court
Caddo Parish. Louisiana-NormauF F
Thompson VS. Elias Lake.
By virtue of a writ OF SEIZURE and sale
issued from the FIRST District Court IN
aud for Caddo Parish, Louisiana, dated
August 4. 1893, and TO me directed.
have, after complying with all legal re
auiremeuts, seized and will sell for cash,
without the benefit of appraisement. al
public auction within the legal hours for
sales. at the principal front door OF the
courthouse in Caddo Parish, La, begin
ming at IL o'clock a.m. on
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 30, 1893.
the following described property In Cad
do Parish, La, with all the improveme ents
thereon, viz: The west half OF south
west quarter of section 2; the southeast
quarter of section 5; the northeast quar-
ter of section 10. and the north half OF
5 southeast quarter of section 10, all in
township i6 north, range IA west.
JOHN s. YOUNG. Sheriff.
The Progress, August 26, 1898.
The Progress., 1893-09-23

Tuesday afternoon. The case wa
opened by the district attorney whC
made brief, though strong speech
He was followed by Judge Hicks anC
Mr.. Elstner, who made a desperate
fight. We use the word advisedly
1t was forlorne hope they We're lead
ing. They showed ii by their man
ner of speaking Not a stone was
left unturned 1t was fight Of des-
peration against an overwhelming
force. NGinly did they try to present
their client an innocent man before
the jury, but like Banquo's ghost the
evidence would not down, but would
insist on Appearing before that body
bearing in its spectral arms the bloody
form of the murdered man.
Mr.. Wise closed in one Of his most
forcible arguments, his summing up
being irresistible The judgo's
charge was clear aud fair, so fair that
not an objection was made by the de
fense. Then the jury retired and
court adjourned till the following
"wednesday morning at 10 o'clock,
When that hour struck on the morn
ing noted, the courtroom was packed
eager eyes watching the jnry as tuey
filed in trying to anticipate their
verdict, while ears were strained TO
catch the words as they fell from the
clerks lips, who read the verdict
which was
I've, the jury, find the prisoner
guilty as charged.
u. VI. Hoss, Foreman"
Thus a second time. by different
set Of men, has Nash been declared
guilty of murder, and before high
Heaven we believe heI guilty of that
awful crime.
The law has again been vindicated
in our town, Justice enthroned and
now Society may rest securely in her
province.
An appeal will be taken to the Su-
preme Conrt, where Judge Hicks is
confident he will get another new
trial. We hope he is mistaken, in the
name of law and morality we hope so.
We have not been apprised when
Barnett will be placed on trial, but he
should be as soon as possible. Gard
ner should likewise be held to an
swer to the crime of murder. as the
evidence points strongly to his being
implicated in the conspiracy.
To the elder Nash, grandfather of
the accused, the hearts of our people
60 out in sympathy, and they honor
him for his fidelity to his grandson.
May the hand OF kindly greeting and
respect be EXTENDED him on all sides,
as no doubt it will be, from orr good
people
The Progress., 1893-09-23

With powers granted to justices of
the peace TO finally dispose Of misde-
meanors; with compulsory labor by
misdemeanor convicts on the parish
and city roads, the vexatious problem
of the excessive cost to the parishes
of their criminal procedure, would
be speedily solved.
The Progress., 1893-09-23
WORLDS EAIR.

The Cotton Belt Railway will sell
tickets to Chicago and return, on ac-
count of the Worlds Fair, at rate OF
S3i o.. Selling from April % to Octo-
Der 81 inclusive, good to return until
November 10, 1893.
The Progress., 1893-09-23

As a general rule, it is best not Co
correct costiveness by the use of sa-
line or drastic medicines. When a
purgative Is needed, the most prompt,
effective, and beneficial is Ayers Pills.
Their tendency is to restore, and not
weaken, the normal action of tho
bowels
The Progress., 1893-09-23

What can be the status OF our fu-
ture generation, when men of black
ened characters and dishonest and
dishonorable proclivities, are elevated
to positions where Honor alone should
stand?
The Progress., 1893-09-23

Let us begin to tell the trusa, do
right, act honestly and see If We can
not secure better government than
we now have.
The Progress., 1893-09-23

The name of Benedict Arnold
should almost be spoken in reverence,
in comparison with that of the greater
traitor Grover Cleveland.
The Progress., 1893-09-23

The Populists We're the only ones
who, to man, upheld and supported
the platform of their party.
The Progress., 1893-09-23
NAAON60
624 TEXAS AVE.
NOTICE. FOR PUBLICATION. i

Ia
>D1srrs, vff'cE AT NATcHrrocHEs, La.
~ ~ si. '. iS'3-Notice Is hereby given
&(k~ ~ nsS'.'owing named settler has filed
NM ~ MS intention 10 make final
"a nrc,s ssapport OF his claim, and that
~ csa c..a." VIII be made before Clerk Dis
l>oher ,so at Shreveport. La. on 10th
al H.,,-io ioso. viz: Homestead Entry
@orl~r opearmau. for the southwest
'plhre., uorth ~est quarter; west half
}nr1rr iuarter section 10, northwest
1Qn.h,,, '"ssssh"est ss quarter section 30,
Nv H. - north, range Is W, st. Tie
aeosf5''s s io'iowing witnesses to prove
fun - Sous e's residence upon aud culti-
Il (Ss<as VIII land. viz: ii. III. Hoffmeis-
V~,;s hamlin. Charles Tyson, Jo-
" Frog Level Postcffice.
L. DUPLEIX, Register,
The Progress., 1893-09-23

Job work Of latest designs and fin
ish done at The PRoGREss Office. on
short notice.
The Progress., 1893-09-23
SHREVEPORT, LA.

\ boarding and Day Schonl for Gi,.ls.
viii resume studies SEPTEM BER II.
The Progress., 1893-09-23

August }. 90.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
vivian DE Monte,

The above company under the auspices
Of the w. r. c. will appear at the opera
house on the 25th inst. II you enjoy
good music you will have treat at this
entertainment. The following is from
the Portage, wis Democrat Of Jan. p,
1893:
Vivian De Monte and her company of
talented artists we're greeted with large
audience at the Opera House last even
ing, and it is safe to say no performances
of recent date has given better salisfac
tion. There is one singularity about
their production which, is worthy Of
SPECIAL mention, and that is its freedom
from puns and gags in which common
decency is sacrificed for the purpose OF
creating merriment. While there IS
plenty Of comedy iutermingled with the
musical acts, il is all OF pure, refined
character, at which the most eKac.ing
could take no otfense
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
Barn and Horses Burned.

On Friday morning Of last week,
about two o'clock, the family of John
Liggett, who lives about six miles south
east Of town in Alban township, were
awakened BY a bright light shining in
the window, and upon investigation the
barn was discovered to be mass OF
flames, and in short time it was entire
ly consumed. Mr.. Liggett had eight
horses and colts in the barn at the time
and also about 700 bushels OF wheat and
200 or 800 bushels of oats, besides har-
nesses, tanning mill and some other
farm machinery, all of which were burn
ed, and his loss Will not fall short OF 81 !
600, upon which there was 70 insurance
The origin Of the fire is a mystery. as
there had been no lantern or fire of any
kind at The barn during the evening or
day proceeding, and Mr.. Liggett has no
way of accounting for it. 1t is a very
serious and unfortunate loss to him, and
he has the sympathy OF his many friends
in his misfortune.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
Died

RoGERs-At the home of his parents In Mil
bank, s. D. on SepteM Der 20th, 1888, OF tnfia-
nation OF the bowels, Robert Rogers. aged Is
years
The sad announcement OF the decease
of this young man brought shock to
the community as but few Of the i'm
mediate acquaintances OF the family
were aware that his life was endangered
ia his recent illness lie had been III
but little over week and breathed his
las, on the morning OF the 18Th anniver-
sary OF bis birth. A young man OF ex-
cellent parts and good character, loved
and respected by young and old, and just
entering upon mans estate, the sudden
ess OF his call from earth is but another
reminder of the frailty and uncertainty
OF human life. The family have the full
sympathy OF The community 10 the sor
row that has come upon them. The
funeral takes place at the N. Y. Church
this afternoon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT
AT OLIVIA
Engineer, Fireman and Brakeman
Killed.

As freight train No 7G, of the H. u u.
division of the Milwaukee road was
passing eastward through Olivia, Satur-
day night last about ten O'Clock, the
locomotive ran INTO a partially open
switch The engine and cab took one
side and the cars the other The loco
motive bumped along on the ties ter
short distance, then fell ever, plowln9 up
the ground and tracks in a fearful man
ner The freight ears, which were laden
with wheat, flax and -four, came crash
ing upon the prone engine, and With
horrible roar piled themselves into an
indescrbaDle heap Of ruin.
The three men who lost their lives
were in the cab at the time Of the acci-
dent and as the engine went over they
attempted To save them selves by leapng.
but We're caught In the debris OF the
wrecked cars. At the same time tie
/ locomotive was also injured SO that steam
! began to escape and the unfortunate
victims Of the disaster were crushed and
] scaded
When the bodies were reached life
was ennrely extinct. The men had been
scalded, and crushed almost beyond
recognition. The victims Of lhe disaster
were Geo w. Remson. engineer; Charles
Wee ding, fireman and Anton Brewer,
| brakeman The two former lived IN
| Minneapolis and the latter in La Crosse.
Two theories are advanced as to the
cause Of the disaster One is that the
switch was defective through spreading
rails, and the other that it had been
opened by revengeful tramps who had
been elected from previous freight
train.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
Smnreme Judges RcnOminRted ~
Republicans.
commissioner

HURON, S. D., Sept. 2o.-The Repub-
,;can state convention to nominate
supreme court judges met here o-nigh,
Tie present bench was renominated
1ndpe Corson Of Deadwood was nomi-
mated by acclamation, but strong hight
was waged against Judge Bennett and
Indoa Kellen, but successful COM
h,nations could not be made. On the
est ballot Kellam received 1888 votes,
Haney 2o4 and Aiken x. hei!am
nomination was made unanimous. he
next ballet was on candidates IRON 'be
Third district, in which Bennett reclved
4O6 votes, Burtt "a, Dillon ~ and
Kennedy 96 A.,
The platform adopted contrassed we
nresent confusion and distress OF the
nation under Den ocratic lule With ths
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

glorious years of prosperity and progress
under Republican administration, af
tirmed an unalterable allegiance to a
blmetallic standard of money, to the
continuance Of the coinage Of silver and
its maintenance at parity with gold;
declared that the present condition Of
distress is in no wise due to the so-called
Sherman law, but is the result of appre-
henson and distrust as to the policy
Of the Democratic party; denounces the
unjust and disloyal action of the present
administration in suspendlng soldiers
pensions without evidences Of fraud.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
N Office.

All persons knowing themselves IN
debted to me are hereby requested to
pay the same before Oct. 1st, as after
that date all accounts will be placed in
the hands Of collector for legal action.
Owners Of watches and other articles
loft with me for repairs ara also notified
to call Tor the same wilhoat delay as MI
articles which have been let. in my
possession over three months will be
sold.
M. EDELMAS
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

I'le board OF insanity which gave
hearino 10 the case of Chas p Miller
last Saturday adiudged h,m insane. and
word vas sent to the asvlum authorities
1; that effect 4 sister of the man ac-
companied by an attorney came down
from Gro,on. Intending 10 OPPOSE his be-
mo SOM "a tho asylum hnt after \ very
lengthy examination which they listened
10 they made no effort in that direction.
While moi violent. Miller has been ac,1nc
very noculiar for sorae time and for ,he
safety of the family and community
where he lives il was deemed advisable
ia send him to Yankton. lie has wife
-" g. e"i'o'e''' - WV
'o'o = - - =
NIr. George Clark is entertaining q
number Of English gentleman, who are
interested in the Colonial and United
States Mortgage company, consisting OF
Messrs. Y. Z. IiollinsWorth and John w.
hODlnsOn OF i1ult, Eng, auu ndiolu y !.
Rickert, OF London The particular
business that brings these gentlemen
here at the present time is to make ar
rangements for homes among ex-
perienced ana practical farmers for a
number OF Young Engllshmen whom they
intend to have come to this country and
learn practical farming, and as they be-
come acquainted with the work and
show capability to handle a place OF
their own the company will furnish
them the means to purchase such a
place as they may desire and give them
start IN stocking it.
j.,
BESIDES the ]uoiciai eieeeion 'neio W
bea county commissioner o'oooo'' Aio'''
the second commissioners uis.'io' 80" Nv
represented On Tue poai" ~ ooo
chell. Inc ONCE y an inipoi '"n' 80
do upoi wy !,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

Reserved seats for the Vivian De
Monte entertainment for sale at the post
Office
Neigbbor neSilva brought down a
brace Of prairie chickens yesterday,
which helped to till long Iet want on
the editors table about the noon heus.
Friends OF tie ". r. G. will kindly
remember that the corps is interested
financially IN the entertainment Monday
evening next \ good house is desired'
and first class entertainment IS guar
anled.
4 little girl Of Geo. Plant in Vernon
township, and little son Of Moses
Plant. both had the misfortune to break
their arms about the same time last
Monday, and Dr. Daniels set both OF the
limbs on the one visit.
Geo. Middlebrook and wife returned
the first of the week from two weeks
visit to the worlds fair, and like every
one else George thinks that the fellows
who planned the Entertainment are away
up in the show business.
Mrs. Henry Clough and daughter, OF
Reyillo, Grant county, ). D., arrived on
the freight this morning 10 remain for
some time in the home OF Dr. a =.
Clourh. who will treat the daughter for
an ailment Of long standing g-Madlson
Leader.
Sheriff Williams has received an lnvl-
tatjon from the sheriff OF hlngsoury
county to attend the hanging bee, Whlch
will be held at De Smet next month, ana
he intends to accept the invitation ana
Get familiar with all the little me
noints about the business.
Col A. B. Smedley last Saturday
presented o. w. Antelman with pas
ket OF tame plums raised on his iarm'
The fruit was Of most luscious appear
ance. and indicates what proper care VIII
accomplish in the line of irult raising ~
this portion OF the country.
last Friday evening number OF the
friends OF Mrs. Thomas gathered AZ Tue
home of James Kerr, where that lady IS
stov,nc until she takes her departure TOT
her home in st. Paul, and gave her
vary pleasant surprise. A most ENJOY
oh,e evening was spent, and dellsh'lui
lunch was prepared and partaken OF.
John Lindon, the man who was arrest
ad for assaulting John Knight haa
hearing before Justice Pasco last rfiaas
.nd was sentenced to pay fine o1 nve
da1l.,s and costs. Not having the
s,anav ha was remanded to jail until the
aoount should be paid at the regular
rates in Imprisonment.
THO fruits OF the field, in the shape y
hr.ca Of fine prairie chickens was
dropped on our table the flrs, o. "a .ne
week by Hi Layman, who struck . w
aar coyey than he WAS able to hano1e
yh,,a 81, ~ his way TO the hills, &. L.
Wood also bagged some BIRDS oa.u.uan 10y,
mh;ch G wa had the satisfaction o. Sa'A
ping.
c,aorv Thomas Fitch returned last
Monday from his excursion 70 Tue y =
e encampment az indianapolis ana :
.,-,av - of the worlds tair. Nhlle ~
Minneapolis be made visit TO ' .ne soa -
d;ers home at Minnehaha' where ~ -
s found number Of comrades Of his MS 9,u 10
,os res,ment, one Of whom was wounded . ps J
.' hnllet through his right breast .. soar ,ne
nul'd' - ,;ma he received his own scar. :.
o% IS s sad The ..s nsssss
o. OIL, ~ :, anv time with a good story.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
ME HAPPENINGS.
l. No. ! Northern new sc; No.

|
No. ] Northern (new) sc; No.
a,.,;os !, ,,-non pros
.ia .a.ia,y .;ll meat wifi
u p,ayay nnyt rhnr~a,,y
S.haf. n,,lo hns;,ass =, III
"wednesday.
:,
4 aid society October Gil.
.3.a ,.;,n ~ ua.to ~
! n aonse next Monday evening.
n.an. IN vr;1,a, 1,.rl,a~a
| ttaasaetlng business in town
lN
ftar Hatheral OF Noniey ldeo vas
), -
|bsI9 :, Me- Faaso,s Sant ~
keek. where he is working in the
shop in that place.
Eoed Bros and Mrs i G Elliot
IDglpg 4 visit from their brother
Hicks returned yesterday from
*, y. ID, where he has been for
week attending to some land
IN ,be north s,ate
\ Vert, wife of Prof. Vert, has
pIte seriously i'll during the week.
lble to attend to her duties at the
Jones OF Minneapolis, a friend
neatly and family, has been
anslt to the latter the past
usane man was taken to lankton
asylum authorities yesterday
while the woman who was
F0n Webster has been released on
oufKhard has been engaged dur
0eek moving some of Chae.
buildings at Ortonyille and
:
uoer Of the ladies in the city
apal'y and drove out to the farm
= 5. famous near Corona last
=.
EJ. A. Mcbride. n. r. Lupien
brannon, with their horses have
ending the races at Red Wood
pflng the week.
Phaker Doctor and his troupe of
us are giving free entertainments
Oart house this week. while ad-
he Shaker remedies.
Shumway. Of Montev;dao. who
fsted in farm lands tha waet-
Of the county v,os ~ at,and;nc
lfsirs here last Tnasdav
ieo. Marr,, - ..
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
Misbank Post Office. Sept. q, 1898:
Ferrenback George. Green Jessie.
Mttlman i. G. Hon. Nilsson Ferll
Tassler August
In calling for any Of the above, please
say ''advert,sed'' and give date of adver-
tisemcnt. Ii not called for in fifteen
days will be sent 70 dead letter office.
A. J. BLEsER, p. M.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

The Ladies Benevoleut Soalsty will
hold . sale and serve supper and ice
cream in the building recaRay oaAapied
by the Baxter Sisters, on Fussdaas Sept
26th.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
M. EDELMaS
Take Notice.

All threshermen are hereby warned to
keep off all bridges and culverts in Mel
rose Township with engines, or be liable
for damages far breakaye caused by
them. Town BD or MEIEosE
0,r,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
still Geing.

The gasoline stove trade still keeps up
in spite Of the close money market.
There is real economy and comfort IL
using gasoline stove like the Quick
Neal' at WOOD Bros.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

You can buy single Buggy for SO,
and double Buggy for $40, at Woop
Bros.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22
n OtLcc.

In MilbaDk, al parties indebted TO ne
are requested to call and settle Same
without delay, and thus ssve tronbleana
expense. AUG. BoRGEKsoN.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-09-22

When your food has no relish, the
stomach needs TO be cleansed and
strengthened by dose or two uf Ayer'a
Pills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-29

Not many miles from Shasta City, in
California, is a gulch Of which a strange
story is told, according to the Youth s
Companion. 1t is a deep ravine, with
rocks showing all the way up the sides
Gold in paying quantities had been found
along the stream, but it ,emed to dsap-
pear few feet from the channel. One
day, while a gang were toiling in the
stream, stranger, evidently ignorant of
mining, came along and leaned on his
ragged elbows to watch the results Of
their labor.
The miner near him took out a five
dollar nugget and anxiety overcame the
ignorant stranger.
"Say," he asked, "where can | 90 to
diggin' to find it like that? ?"
The hardy miner stopped his work, and
giving the wink to all the boys. SO that
the joke should not be lost, pointed up TO
the barren rocks where no gold had ever
been found.
"You see that rough looking placer
ayes" said the new hand.
"Well, thar it is rich. Jes' you stake
out claim an go to work, an when we
finish here we'll come up. too"
The new hand thanked the miner and
the boys all grinned their appreciation Of
the joke. That afternoon solitary fig
ure was seen picking ON the rocky hill
side, and every time the miners looked up
they roared with laughter.
But the next day the new miner struck
a pocket aud took out several thousands
of dollars in gold. Then he came aud
thanked the miner who had sent him up
there aud went down into the valley and
bought farm, while the other miners
potted that same rocky hillside for days
without finding pocket. They agreed that
was a joke, but not exactly Of the kind they
| had intended.