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The Progress., 1893-08-12
TO TRUCK FARMERS.

Can We Organize Produce Exchange?
In this issue of The PROGRESS will
/ be found communication from Mr.
j. j. A Collins, of Doyline, La, which
should be read by oil truck farmers
with interest. 1t will be seen that he
states that he will come over to
Shreveport with number of friends
and assist in organizing Il producers
association if we will name a day for
the meeting This is a sound and
business-lIke suggestion and one
which would be of immense benefit
not only truck farmers but fruit grow
ers as we'll In unity there is strength
is a proverb known of all civilized
nations, and its efficacy will be shown
here as in other matters. The Proc
REss will put the idea of Mr. Collins
into practical operation at an early
date, but in doing ~ desires to con-
suit the convenience or majority OF
those interested and to that end, we
would like for all the fruit growers
and truck farmers in North Louisiana
to drop us a line as soon as conven-
fence will permit, naming the date
most acceptably to them and we will
then make the call loud on the desire
of the majority.
This organization will be of i'm
mense advantage because railroad
companies will pay attention to the
requests of organized boIies when
they will not to private individuals.
And let all put energy and determi
nation in this move and secure rates
for Fall shipments of produce.
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the uncle's house he was sitting on
the gallery and his wife was in the
yard. He fired, shooting his wife in
the head He claims to have shot at
his uncle and had no intention of
killing his wife Kelly pursued his
search for Wyatt, going to Benton
and waiting for evening train on
the Cotton Belt to arrive, as Wyatt
mad told a negro that he was going to
Arkansas. Not finding HIM on the
train, Kelly came down as far as MIR.
Wimbish's store and found that Wy
att had been arrested a few minutes
before. Deputy Sheriff Kelly took
him in charge and also Will Thomas,
as accessory Wyatt told him whore
he had left the gun, which was Sc
cured and brought in with the pris-
oners. They We're both promptly
turned over To Sheriff Young. We
learn that his wife is not dangerously
hurt--a few small shot struck her i'll
the head
DON'T forget TO buy some of
VOLTS ice cream. soda and sherbet
Tbav ara aytro fine
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Good News For Hard Times.

During the depressed condition OF
finances. the man who can offer a
suggestion which will grant relief in
any form, or make it possible for one
to reduce his necessary expenses is a
benefactor
Now while we are not seeking any
notoriety along this line, nor do we
expect to have public meetings to ex-
press thanks and praises for our pub
lie spirit, still we do not hesitate to
assure the people generally that in
matters of hardware we ARE prepared
To offer relief to those who merit
it. We have a splendid stock of
heavy and shelf goods, agricultural
implements, engines, boilers and we
are selling them at close figures. For
the cash we can undersell any house
in North Louisiana. our regular
prices being much lower any way.
For good goods at reduced rates
call on
The SOUTHERN HARDWARE COMPANY.
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Not Dependent Oh the Financial QuGS-
tiOl.

While the financial question is one
which is claiming the attention of all
nations, Just now the one of greatest
importance before the United States
Congress, and one which all should
study very carefully; and while we
devote that attention to it which men
OF intelligence should to all public
questions, still we are interested Just
now in another calling, that of the
dry goods business. the successful
management Of which is not depend
ent on the solution of the financial
question.
In the sale of goods we are not
worried about the kind of money we
take in exchange for them so long as
Uncle Sam says that it is good.
We have on hand an excellent stock
of Summer goods, embracing dress
goods, notions, mattings, table linens,
shoes and ready-made clothing, be-
sides a general line of underwear
which we are anxious to dispose of
before Fall, and in order to do so we
will sell them at bargains which no
one can refuse to accept. We mean
business, are thoroughly in earnest
and invite an opportunity TO make
good these declarations.
HENRY DREYFUss d Son.
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NO.. g..

As the levre tax on all river cotton is
e per bale. aud as boats charge a fixed
rate per bale when shipped, advise using
heavy bagcing aud ties and p'cking "a
heavy bales rs your cotton press will
stand, say 700 pound bales. | would also
advise the Lon gsIr~et Farmers Alliance
of DeSOto parish not TO act hastily in nis-
criminating against merchants of Shreve-
port on the ,ilv~r question, or | might
lose the only customer | have at Long
street, who paId his last account in gold
Notwithstanding. | will take ANYTHING
with the picture of IA stud horse on il as
money. if can pass il for mouey. Gold.
silver. paper, copper. or anything that
can pass Tor money goes with MEAN oc-
casiOnal counterfeit these tight times
might be showed of. If IN re of the Long
street Alliance People would buy their
goods where Mr.. j. ID. Williams does,
inoney would not he 80 tight on them.
The Progress., 1893-08-12

DIR. Chas. c. McCloud fills teeth
without pain. The latest improved
methods in the practice of dentistry
employed. Old ways must give way
to new ones.
The Progress., 1893-08-12

The caterpillars have made their
appearance in large numbers in Cad
do and Bossier parishes and Paris
green is being copiously applied.
The Progress., 1893-08-12
ICE CREAM EREEZERS.

Lightning and White Mountain
freezers lower than ever at the South
ern Hardware Company. Refrigera-
tors and kitchen sets cheaper than
ever offered in Shreveport. Call and
be convinced.
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FOR SALE.
The Plantation Known
as Big Bee Bend.

seven miles above Shreveport; one half
mile back from river. and one ouarter
mile from Cotton Belt Railroad, contain
ing 'Oo acres more or less; 600 acres i'm
cultivation; well improved. and steam
giu. The place is not cut up by levees
Every foot of soil can he cultivated: will
cake one-third cash. balance in one. two.
three, four and five years, with per cent
interest; Possession given January /, 1894.
WIZ also sell my residence in Allendale:
place contains seven lots: two upner,
ground cisterns and one underground
ana also well of good water. House con-
talns SIX rooms; servant house with two
rooms; wood house: good two story stable
ana carriage house attached; plenty of
shade and fruit trees. For further par
tlculars address
W. III. JOHNSON,
LOCK BOX 2'4, Shreveport. La.
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FOR RENT.

A nice cottage on Jordan street
containing four rooms, bath-r room
kitchen and store-room, waterworks
now occupied by Mr.. Sam Watson
Possession given at once. Apply al
premises or The Progress Office.
W. w. BATTLE.
The Progress., 1893-08-12

Send your job work to The Phoe-
REss Office An accomplished printer
has charge of this department who
does neat work at reasonable rates.
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COLUMBIAN TRUNKS.

We are sole agents for the Palicas
Common Sense Trunks. The Kahn
Dry Goods Company, Limited.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

Mr.. Geo. f. Hadley is our author
lied agent at Logansport, La, to So
licit subscriptions, job work, etc.
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MEDICINAL WATERS,
WANT ed,

We want honest. pushing. active sales
men To sell improved Singer Sewing Ma
chimes and collect on accounts IN the DIFF
ferent parishes of Louisiana and cOun-
ties of Texas. No eXperienc-. necessary
or capital required. Applicants must,
however, furnish their own horse ana
harness, we supply wagon and machines.
A 300 honesty bond is required.
Address.
THE SINGER MFG Co,
'tt 80 Texas Street,
Shreveport, la.
The Progress., 1893-08-12

DON'T forget to buy some of
VOLTS ice cream, soda and sherbet
tomorrow. They are extra fine.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-08-10
ROBERT MACAIRE.
CnAfIEh Va
THE ESCAPE.

The sergeant Of the gendarmes now
took decisive attitude. Calling to the
men under him. he ordered them to ar
rest both Marie and her husband. as it
would be necessary to bring them before
the magistrate Of the commune.
Nine. Beaumont protested vigorously.
Her poor child was In no At condition
for journey; that there was no charge
against her that would warrant such
thing: that her father would not prefer
the charge against his own child; that
the whole thing was a mistake: that II
any harm should happen to Marie 1t
would be understanding but muir
der-and that he. the gendarme, would
be the murderer. and for all his smooth
ways and words that they all knew now
TO be false would hereafter perish in ev-
erlasting torment. for that the 10 bon
Dieu was Just and would not suffer such
things. A thousand such things the
poor soul said In her distraction. to the
satisfaction Of the neighbors and to the
growing anger Of the other gendarmes.
who would fain have resented them In
some forcible way.
But tie sergeant was n strong and
masterful man and knew how to keep
his subordinates in order. He was him.
self full OF pity for poor Marie. but he
believed that she was screening some
one-moSt probably her husband, to
whom he had taken strong aversion.
There is generally an instructive feeling
against the other ON the part of both the
predatory man and the man of the law.
Besides all this there was the mystery
Of the death Of Pierre Lamar TO be
cleared up. and the sergeant had some
low got it into his head that in some
way or other Robert Mncaire was con-
cerned In the matter. He had not got
any ostensible ground for the belief, so
be did not venture TO even hint as yet Mt
zach u thing. but he had every intention
Df following up the train.
He had fully made mp his mind to keep
his eye on him. and he was not satisfied
how it was that man SO different from
all around him had come to be settled in
this little unknown village. Indeed
were the most secret thoughts Of the
astute gendarme known not those
which had actually found voice 10 his
own suspicion. but those which as yet
his instinct had not revealed to his req
son--it would have been found that he
half suspected him of being in the cate
CORY of wanted"
Robert tried at the first go off to take
high hand in the matter and claimed
the rights Of citizen. but the sergeant
took such a prompt and decided view in
the opposite direction that he quickly
succumbcd TO the inevitable and deter
mined to trust to the chapter Of acct
dents. the more 40 as the views Of the
gendarmes were accompanied with ap
propriatc action in the shape of manacles
The party that set out over the noun.
tain path that afternoon was sud ont
indeed. Marie was quite broken down
with grief and pain. She had not even
the consolation of IA kind word. for Rob
ert not only kept scowling at her all tn,
time, and treating even any direct ques-
ton which she might ask him with silent
contempt. but he resented her speaking
to any of the gendarmes, who now and
again proffered some little kindness OF
speech or action.
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she sank 70 her knees In the dust and
botccd her iccarB hedi ichtie she pruBcd.
As the morning grew, however. a new
fear began to assail her. She thought
that she might be captured and taken
back to the prison again. The fear that.
after all, her son might yet get the faint
of the prison gave her strength TO stir
herself. and she looked around her ca
gerly for some clew through the maze OF
doubts before hvr. She thought that
the best thing that she could do was
to put her child some place where II
would be taken care Of and where II
would never know the snfserings or the
despair of his poor mother or his fathers
shame. The thought of leaving him'al'
most broke her heart. She faltered In
her purpose.
Suddenly she listened. There was the
sound of q horses feet quietly cantering
The thought came to her like an inspirar
ton that it could not be any one pursu
ing her. or the pace would have been
quicker. She made up her mind-she
would trust her child to the mercy OF
this stranger.
Hastily wrapping him in her woolei.
shawl. she laid him tenderly at the foot
Of the shrine. after kissing him with pas
sionate fervor. and hurriedly hid herself
in a clump Of trees that grew thickly
around the shrine.
The horseman approached at an easy
pace. She peered out eagerly through
the leaves to see to what kind OF person
she WAS about 10 trust the fate of hei
child.
He had thrown tho rein on the horse'a
neck AMI was TO all seeming uncon scious
Of what went on around him. He was
evidently in some deep distress, for the
tears were rolling down his cheeks. The
mothers heart grew glad. for the eyes
seldom weep when the heart is hard. As
he drew near. the child, which missed the
warmth of its mothers breast. gave a
feeble cry
The horseman instantly stopped. and
it struck Marie with surprise that his
FIRST glance was upward. as If he sup
posed that the voice had come from the
sky. She understood the reason. how
ever. with gush Of thankfulness from
her motherly heart when she saw him
jump from his horse and rush to the foot
Of the shrine, where he fell on his knees
and raised the baby tenderly in his arms
az he exclaimed through his tears;
THE good God has pity on my loneli
ness and sends me this little one that
may cherish HIM in the stead of my little
Charles. Look down today on me. my
young wife, from your high place beyon''
the stars. See for your sake and that OF
our little Charles. whom | laid in the
earth on your breast SO little while ago
| take this little one whom its parents
have abandoned to be my son."
Marie sank to the ground with heart
full of gratitude. and as the stranger
rode away holding the child in his arms
she bowed her hsad in her hands and
said:
They may take me to the prison now
II they like. They are sure to seek fol-
me. and il they seek they must find me
for my strength is gone. To thou
Mother of Sorrows. helper of the aftlict-
ed. be the praise Of my tears today, for
thou hast guided my footsteps to this
spot and hath rescued my child"
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fro BE Continued

A Dangerous Narrative.
Jones-~Schmidt the barber. told IN 4 !.
wonderful story fhis morning.
Brown-Illustrated with cuts, / #
poses-Truth. ,
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CHAPTER VIII.
AFTER LONG YEARS.

In all the department of the Saone-et-
liked and respected than M. Dumont.
the proprietor Of Les Bons Amis, a
thriving auberge which stood in the
outskirts Of the village Of Simard, Just
where the highroad to Montret passes
the end of the lane leading to the old
church.
nj. Dumont was widower. having
lost his wife some 20 years before. They
had gone TO Marseilles TO see her father,
her only remaining relative. who wa.
dying. The fatigue Of the journey had
been too much for her. and shs had died
in giving birth TO son. their first and
only child.
Having laid his young wife and her
old father side by side. NJ. Dumont re.
turned to Les Bons Anis with a little
dark eyed infant. few weeks old, to be
henceforward the great joy and interest
Of his life. for he never thought of re-
marrying. but devoted himself to thu
bringing up of his child and the care Of
his inn and his farm.
baby grew up to be tall. strong young
man. the pride and joy of his father, the
apple of his eve. He was general f.
vorite with old and young. while his gen.
tie manners and soft dark eyes made
him specially popular among the young
girls Of the surrounding villages.
Thugs had all gone well with Al. Du-
mont. and at the time Of which we write
he was very prosperous man. as he well
deserved to be. for he was always gener-
GUS and ready TO help his poorer neigh
bors.
An air OF well being pervade1 every.
thing about the house and farm The
thriving fields of golden grain. now al
most ready for the sickle. were picture
TO behold. while rowsof great pot bellied
yellow courges lined the burrows. From
trunk to trunk Of the slender poplars
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The party that set ont 0ror the mountain
path that afternoon uus a sad one.
Moreover. the cart which carried her
carried also a CHASTITY burden, the re
mains of poor Pierre, which had been
found at the foot Of the precipice and
which the sergeant thought might b.
necessary for his later Investigations.
It was late in the afternoon when they
started. so that the sun was beginning t.
throw long shadows through the noun
tains when they had reached the scene OF
Pierre's death. When they had arrived
at the fatal ledge. the sergeant called to
them to stop. Then he pointed out to thu
others the disposition of the ground and
made rough sketch Of the place. re.
marking to Robert. in a voice of casual
nnconcern. which chilled his wife's heart
Tho juge de paix will require you
TO tell how and where you passed the
night that Pierre Lamar left his home
and why You predicted that he would 20
for "a soldier and would probably never be
heard of again unless he got promotion"
Robert made no answer. but scrowled
at his wife when no one was looking in
way that BODIED i'll for her happiness
and even for her safety in case he should
have her In his power.
The night seemed endless. The rude
cart bumped and shook TO degree that
would have rendered sleep impossible
under the most favorable conditions
The gendarmes walked stolidly along,
keeping Robert always between two OF
them. for they seemed to fear that at
any moment he might make an effort to
escape. AS for poor Marie. they took lit
tie heed. for they never thought for an
instant that it would be possible for her
to make the necessary effort.
When the morning broke. cold and
gray. and wider range Of country was
under their view. the gendarmes relaxed
their vigilance so far as to let Robert
walk behind the cart. holding ON TO its
back as they assembled q hill. Hitherto
there had been TO Marie hideous and
ever increasing doubt as to her husbands
guilt as regarded the death of Pierre, but
his attitude the very instant he got an
opportunity Of saying a word to her in
private turned the doubt into an appall-
ing certainty.
When his face came opposite the open
ing Of the curtains Of the tilted cart, she
was struck with the expression which
she saw there-an expression quite diff
ferent from any that she had ever before
! seen there Il was one Of brutal. IN.
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adValCe TlTes1eTs.

Are warranted to thresh more grain In q given
line and do it better than any machine made.
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CHAPTER VII

At TIE SHRINE.
After . few honrs NOR. ioprneyina
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Judge Carroll B. Graves was in the
city Tuesday.
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Notice.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcE,
North Yakima Wash Iulv u iSo3

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcE,
North Yakima. wash, July q, 1881
Complaint having been entered .. this ONCE
by W. NJ, Badger against John Williams for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 1893, dated
April 8, Isyi, upon the hi Sc Or and hf sw or,
sec 10. tip sn "A c, in Yakima county, wash,
with view to the cancellation of said entry. the
said parties are hereby summoned TO appear at
this Office on the 2nd day Of September. 1893, 81
10 a m, 10 respond aud furnish testimony con
eernlnR said alleged abandonment
jy27-eag3l l. .. HowLErT. Register.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-10-19
Old Folks SUNDAY.

Old Folks Sunday was observed al
the Methodist church Sunday morning,
with the following order of exercises:
Organ Voluntary, DoXology, Rcspou-
Sivc Psalm. Anthem-Ncarerm my cod to
Thee, Hymn No. 277. Scripture Lesson,
Prayer, Response. Notices and Collcc-
tons, Hymn No. G33, Sermon ubiect
The staff of old age" Anthcm-.'A bide
with Me. Benediction.
Invitations were sent to a large mum
Der of old people in the town and ear
riages were provided where necessary
\ committee waited on the guests Il,
they arrived. provided them each with a
bouquet of flowers and gave them the
seat of honor in the front body pews of
the church About 100 were present
above 60 years. many of whom We're be-
tween the ages of so and 90.
There was also a large audience be-
sides the old folks and the occasion was
much enjoyed by all.
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BE ON HAND EARLY.
Alexander Crawford ,Jr.

Alexander Crawford. .lr died at his
of the village, Sunday morning about $
o'clock after a brict illness that WAS
considered serious. He had been some
what out of health for a week or more.
but not confined to his home until We'd
neSday last, aud his death WIS a shock
10 his many friends in this vicinity.
His age WAS about - years aud he
was the only son and the last remaining
child of Alexander Crawford who sur
wives him at IAN advanced age. and upon
whom his death falls with crushing
force.
He leaves one son, Eugene W. Craw-
ford, who was absent when his father
died. employed in the survey of the
Dead River and kiuglield Railroad. but
who has now returned home.
Mr.. Crawford was Il veteran of the
war having served honorably in the 2lst
and 3lst Maine regiment. He was a
member of Russell Post G., \. X. and of
Skowhegan Grange = of |. He Away
! followed the business of farming
He was for many years trustee of
Somerset Central Agricultural society.
aud took much interest in its welfare.
| He WAS an industrious. progressive far
mer, "A good citizen, kind ncighbor and u
thoroughly honest man, whom The eiti-
lens of our. town held in high esteem
and whose death they sincerely mourn.
The funeral services oechr Tuesday
morning at his la'c residence conducted
| by Key. |. b. Mower.
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Bargains in blankets at ,Judkin.'

If you want a bargain in a cloak or
shawl 90 to Judkins'.
Do you want to buy carriage or har-
ness? If so, call on l.. W. Chase, head
quarters for carriages and harnesses.
He keeps large stock on hand, consist
ing of carryalls, top and !open buggies'
and all kinds of open wagons and road
carts. all grades of harnesses, light and
heavy, he will sell at wholesale or retail
at very low prices.
l.. W. CHASE,
Water ST.. Skowhegan, Ne
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DIR. S. r. CONANT.
DON THORNE.

BAY stallion, foaled 1887, bred bi' l.. L. ship
/ stockton. California, sired by Hawthorne
81 list dam Hoec, by Echo 1902 I'd dam Ella
|1 by Don Victor, a thoroughbred stallion
kch Governor stanford. of california, bought
sire trotters and now owns. Echo is the
b Of the dam of Direct with record OF Of
From the showing of Don 1horne's pedigree
|nay he apparent to horsemen that his com
kto Maine must be of great benefit to the
ktding interests of this state. He is a per
I individual in color conformation and
and will unquestionably become one oil
greatest descendants of his illustrious an
Err Inbred to Hambletonian 10 through
Potent sons of that great size and mingling
blood OF the great Miss Russell and Don
|tor, the purest of thoroughbreds, cannot
To make him sire OF trotters ana the
|ne>t of stavers. Mark all bids "Don.