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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
IN MEMORY OF.

ln order to keep burning the fires
OF sacred remembrance of those who
gave their lives for the Noble Cause
now lost, a larger number of the
daughters Of the Confederacy assem-
bled at the City Hall "Wednesday
morning and organized the Ladi as
Auxiliary Association to act in con-
junction with General LeRoy Stat
ford, Camp No. 3, u. g. ", for the
purpose of raising money for the
monument fund.
This organization was perfecte bv
electing the following officers:
President. Mrs. V. Grosjean;' vice
','e~' 'Ao's. Grs. VIM. Knrev. NJ
Zen ttolzman. Mrs. y. L. blanchard
Mrs. }. J. Scott, Mrs. B. NJ johnson
Mrs. j. Q. Egan, Mrs. A. J. Newman'
secretary, Mrs. NJ. H. Williams: as,
sitant secretary, Mrs. S. J.West treas
ury, Mrs. j. +. Utz.
The following daughters of veter-
ans were appointed as committee 70
arrange for entertainment for Tho
benefit of the fund: ''e
Misses Jnliette Levy, Fannie New
man. Eugenia Scott, Ada Vinson. In
ellie Foster, Mamie Bourouin. Gaor-
gle Turner, Bette Boisseau. Dora
Nina Seay. ei'icA'
saturday, April Is, was designated
as the day on which to hold a grand
veteran reunion at the Fan
grounds. aH
The next meeting of the assoc;a
elon Will be held at the mayors Of
nee Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock
heaven T bless our noble women saws
LIE PROGRESS. If the men wero
ohe-half as mnch account as are wo.
men, the world would be MANY vears
IN advance of what it is TODAY md
q. and Christisn charity wonId
'lt enthroned on every hill ton in ovar,,
valley all over our beautiful land
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
SOME PERSONALS.

Mr.. H. T. Keith of Keithville, paid
TIE HRoGEES- a pleasant call We'd
nesday.
Mr.. J. A. Tets, editor and proprie-
tor of that sterling, Peoples party
paper. the Battle Flag Of RObeline.
La, was in the city Tuesday and
Wednesday. and spent some time
with Us, much to our pleasure.
TIE PEoGRFss is indebted to It's
friend, Mr.. Isaac Barron for his ap-
preciative remembrance in sending
rs the Washington papers containing
the inaugural parade. ceremonies and
ball. Mr. Barron is one of Shreve-
ports most Pnterprising business
men who never forgetS his town
though in the midst Of pleasures
elsewhere.
Mr.. Jules Dreyfu-s, of that lead
ing dry goods house Henry DreyfusS
a. Son, has returned from his pur-
chasing tour and the trade may ex-
pect something unusually attractive,
when the goods arrives.
Mr. J. +. Creswell. Of Vaughan *
Creswell, leading merchants of Ben
ton, La, dropped in on us for few
moments chat last week
Captain George l.. White Of that
Staunch craft the Hallette, stopped
in to see us for few moments on his
last trip here Monday. The captap
and family are now residing at Bayu
Sara, much to the pleasure of A"'
community.
Mr.. Edwin c. Hicks has burned
from quite an extended trj III the
country much improved in e"i'n' 1
That enterprising far-er' ME- =. I
W. George. of Ward 3, (opped IN on
THE PRoGREss Thursry ana we en-
joyed a chat togethe' $
Captain c. S. CJm and his good |
wife. of MCKNIGHT La, were in
the city WedneIay; OF course he I
stopped in to let lHr PROGRESS L
Tur Proc IS and Progressive Age Z
ar RATTLE rg for S1.25 per year. o
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
we TOLD YOU So"
MASH AND BARNETT DID TRY 10
BREAK JAIL.

Sipca tho murder of NcCort ~
Nash and Barnett THE PRocEEss has
tried to impress upon both the puhIc
and officials that they had no ordI-
nary criminals to deal with. The
time. place and circumstances OF the
crime should teach people who VIII
think. that the parties to 1t had re-
card for neither the laws Of God. man
nor society.
We have repeatedly stated that Ell
forts would be made TO release them
by whatever means necessary. Ana
in verificasion of this, ut
for the timely discovery of the scheme
bv Jailer w. J. Alexander, who is
very prudent and careful officer, Nash
and Barnett would now be at liberty.
They had already sawed off an IRON
bolt which fastened an unOccnpied
cell, with which they intended to
priie hole through the cell and pick
their way out.
This is what we suspected they /
wonld do. and stated as much through /
the cclu ms of THE PRoGREss We
had received an inkliag that the vas /
on the program.
II has been declared by assid1ous
friends that these men would be able
10 establish their innocence on trial,
but this. is queer way to win pul%lc
to the statement.
We hope Deputy Alexander VIII
keep up bis vigilance, and let the la7s,
On fair trial, alone discharge CT
punish them.
But we are bound to say, we told
you So
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
UNITED STATES GRAND JURY RI
PORT.

To the honorable Alex Boarman
Judge of the United Ststes Circuit
Court, fish circuit and Western Dis
trict of Louisiana:
The grand jury, duly selected, en-
paneled and sworn in and for said
fifth circuit and western district of
Louisiana, Shreveport stated term,
February, A. ID. 1893, having inves-
tigated ell matter submitted to them,
beg leave to submit this their final re-
port:
We have had presented for our con-
sderation and final action "A number
of cases. Out of these we have re-
turned fourteen true bills We have
ignored some and referred others to
some subsequent grand Jury, which
for lack of important testimony, nos
availing at this term, will have to be
considered hereafter.
Our session has been gndnlv pro
longed by the careful and thorough
investigation of numerous charges
against a United States official for
violation of the law IN connection
with his duties. These violations.
owing t, their gravity and import
anee to the public, as effecting the
administration of the law in our
midst, have commanded and received
our closest attention; as result of
their investigation we are pleased to
report that no evidence cauld be
found to Justify them
Returning thanks to the court and
officials for courtesies extended, and
especially commencing the United
States district attorney for his patient
and careful assistance in the dis
charge of our duties, we respectfully
ask to be discharged.
Il. FURMAN, Foreman.
The PROGRESS is glad to note that
the charges preferred against the Of
fetal referred TO. were found TO be
based on insufficient evidence. and
that he was not guilty of the offences
alleged against him.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
THREE YEARS THELIMIr.

We see by the advertised call for
bids for lighting the streets of our
city, that the council has fixed the
extreme limit Of time at three years.
In doing this we think that this body
is not only eminently correct. but
has displayed excellent Judgment in
doing so. The councils idea that
ten years contract left too much lati
tude for poor service that could be
rendered, is fully INDUCED in by a
majority of our taxpayers. Our city
fathers no doubt think that one
Waterworks contract at time is suf-
ticient.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
IL Shreveport Oyster aud Chop House.

IL shreveport Oyster and Chop House.
Market street, in Bogel's block. Meals
served at all hours, oysters on the
half shell or cooked in the best man.
ner. Oyster loaves and oyster pates
made to order Polite attendants
Everything new, neat and first-class
IN evrey respect. No saloon attached
Bulk or can oysters delivered to all
parts of the city. Call or leave your
order, or telephone No. % Place
Omen all night. Frank Serwich pro-
prietor.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
" ELECTRIC CARS.
rp -

TT : VIIIo 1T 10 W NIII-
III re here, and one has been
waypart Of the way since Thurs
rurhe interiors thereof are pleas
d look upon, and will furnish a
.shtful change from the rattle
ps which they succeeded. The
.ght of mules pulling a car on that
line will soon be a matter of history
only.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

Wagner Brothers have opere
shop near the market housed all
they will keep on hand the thick
kinds of M eats, sausage, fix and
ems, turkeys, eggs, butteey have
all kinds of vegetables.san serve
telephne connection. sAlr. John
you on short notite vegetable
Fetzer has charge oe plased to
department, and vi to see him.
have all his FRIEND finest vegeta-
He says he raise and can please
bles in the SIND crerm. cheese
everybody. Be sure and give
in the morn;e will please you.
us a call, q speciality.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
4 FIBII( CALI.

At the suggestion of Il large num-
Der of citizens who favor the acquire
ment of the Fair ground property,
for a public park, by the city, and to
maintain the Fair, a mass meeting
will be held at the courthouse. on
Saturday, March Is, at 6 pm, to COL
slider the best plan to carry out the
purpose contemplated. Every cIti-
zen interested in the growth of the
city is urged to attend
II. i. NINsoN, Mayor.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

Don't listen to these long winded
grocers when they tell Won
Ihey Will sell you rs cheap as
Lee does. Get Lees prices on each
article or they will charge you enough
on snose you are not posted on to
the others. vi
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

Don't waste time, money, and
health, trying every new medicine
you may see advertised iu the papers.
III the cause Of your trouble is in the
blood, liver, stomach, or kidneys.
take Ayers Sarsaparilla at once. and
be sure of cure Take no other.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
AN INTERESTING SUIT.

The suit of Nrs. Lillian EGal
against Archie Hart, restraining hit'
from building the levees on Hart
Islands. and claiming damages to
property to the plaintiff and Others
which the erection of this embank-
ment would occasion, has been Before
the public for some time, and has ere
ated some considerable interest.
First was an injunction, gotten ont
by the plaintiff, restraining defend
ant from further prcc5 edure in the
matter This was dissolved by Judge
Taylor, on Harris giving bond for
any damage that might accrue, and
he continued to build this levee until
the completion thereof.
The legal points involved were
knotty problems for the jldge, who
has been cogitlting his brain since
the inception Of the suit, to see light
on which 10 base a righteous decis-
ion. But when he learnO that the
the crapers nsed in the work were
nuchased from the Southern Hard
,are Company, which is the hard |
ware house Of North Louisiana,
which keeps the best stock of hard
ware of any establishment in that
erritory, he will have no trouble in
inst judgment.
Blank forms of cIOp hens f9r sale
s this Office
NAT SILVER LAkE TRACT AGAIN.
From present appearances it would
Gem that the city will becoms pos
sssed of the Silver Lake tract at
lSt
Mr.. j. l.. Hargroye, special attor-
ely, reports iattering progress. i'll his
lission, and from his position it APP
ears as if the city were almost sure
soon being awarded this valuable
lece of property. 1t will be quite
a acquisition to the treasury of our
'wn, as enough lots can be sold to
lild such school houses as We need,
id give good round sum toward
ecadimizing Texas avenue. +
Should Mr.. Hargrove be correct in {
$ impression, he will win fame and !
oney for himself, and the present :
uncil will have acquired for them {
Ives the praises of their constitu- a
It's for having listened to the voice c
reason, and made an attempt to Sc
re for the public that which, if &C /;
lired, would add 50 much to our a
lances, which we 50 sorely need. v
When the patent to this splendid
ece OF property is passed over to .
@ city, then those who are ever a
one to worship the powers that be L
the council and out of it, will be- Q
n to realize that manly independ-
ce is virtue and its position is f
nth contending for.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
II. i. NINsoN, Mayor.
WANTED. \ SITUATION A. HOUSE

WANTED. \ SITUATION A. HOUSE
KEEPER.
desire a position as housekeeper
for a respectable family. Only my
self and invalid son connected with
my own family Can furnish the
best of reference IS to our standing
and character. Address,
Mas. J. NJ, SAlHPoLIs,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
Alexandria. La.
,o>y,cr W.. FREE LABOR.

ednesday the Valley Queen car
ried $50 convicts to Egypt, this par
ish. to work on the levees there.
This is not only inhuman, but di-
rect insult to honest, free labor which
this State permits without care or
thought for the rights of the former or
xell-being Of the latter
When will morality reach it's low
est ebb in Louisiana? is a query
which is propounded by many anx-
iohs hearts with sore misgivings con
corning the answer.
All, Democracy, where is thy truth
and sincerely?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

March to search" is the old adagt
1t searches out the weakness of tn
system, resulting from impure blood
Those who use Ayers Sarsaparill
find March no more searching O
even disagreeable than any othe
month. This medicine is wond '
full invigorator.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
IPIDS SUBJECTS.

= iiDN ~ Bst FtI>.
4 40, quiet wedding took place
: .. a. residence of Hon. A. s
4 No. Is, last Monday night, at which
At fhOmas BylaDd led Miss Willie
- Wright to the altar, where they
= ere joined in wedlock by Justice G..
-. Hicks.
There was neither pomp nor dis
play connected with this sacred af
fair, but it was quite evident that
Love with his hallowed charm held
sway there, aud that the two hearts
which beat as one" were not only
united by the marriage ceremoney,
but were linked together by the sill
ken cord woven at Cupid's shrine.
The groom is the nephew of Mr.
A. 5. Toombs and the son OF MIR.
Thos. Byland, deceased, once an hon
ored citizen of Shreveport, and who
was so devoted to duty that in recog-
milton of his services as volunteer
liremen, the old banner of Caddo
Fire Co. No. bears picture of him,
thus attesting his companions idea
Of fidelity.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
Harry Wright, an old citizen long
since passed to that unknown land,
and the neice of Mr.. W. W. Caper-
ton.
This marriage was a surprise to
all, even to the family of Mr.. Toomps,
who knew nothing of its prospective
until tie afternoon of
Monday. But in the brief time al
owed, this genial gentleman and his
'stimable wife assisted by the cousi
md son, Mr. F. w. Bowers, made all
preparations possible to give the
couple pleasing reception.
When the writer left cordial greet
ng were being extended and Jovial
hospitality was asserting his pow
,rs.
That the golden sunlight of Joy,
'eace, contentment and happiness
nay ever shine on Tom and his win
'ome bride, is the earnest wish of
wa, Dror,r-5
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC LIGHTS

The PRoGRrss cong ratulates the
ladies' and gentlemen of the Sixth
ward on securing two additional cleo
trio lights in this community, reso-
luton ordering them placed there be-
ing passed at the last meeting Of the
city council.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

Lee does not offer YOU goods in
charity. He merely buys close. sells
close aud wins your trade.
superior Cook stoves
Are unequaled See them at The
Fair.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

When short of cash, remember Lee.
He makes small amount Of money
20 long ways.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18
DOES GAMBLING paw
W ord 10 the Eo,

qnenc" has been expended
"r,"a@r-."'' Of the vices ana.
aliIe7 OF '.- city, and it i ~
ed that 1t has not been win W.
great leayening force upon ~
Of those upon whose earsi,I
to faiI.
The surface x the waters h.
rippled, AMI the radia,i.
reached the furthcrest sbo,o.'
some ineTacablc traces. no,l'
their sands, but how have tbs
Of these pools been affected,
they been stirred in their !.
depths? Haze the inhsbitaD,.'
been in the least disturbed o
from thor purpose
Let MS not doubt the efFc.
the pulpit for all good, ont 1
practical purpose Of spDs
gambling in Shreveport. tho
might as well have been
China, or in heaven for tia,
so little OF the seed has fallen
the tare5 and in the stono,'
In direct civil reform the
press is the great ally Of tho !
1t does the stunning :
grown popular in the Sou6
reaches the classes who will mi
smile when there are no mora
to feed the hungr7 propbs
chance.
All the powers of evi! are ain
hose st-Ong-holds of IN.
W Risky inspires to widest "a.
ness. and J. have heard the s.,
BOAST from :he lips of a lonely
ator of chances, that 'is bread,
'asy to get as whiskey, he wOun
he popula2e on cake" and than
Nothing Of the hippancy OIL
Antoinette IN his parallel. eth,
'e!ieve he spoke in dead. sober,
iestness. IN acquaintance Of
7as accused not long since b.
'astor, of a tendency to blscb
1hen there came to his mind IN
cdote told by Lord Northcotsd
iolin player who, wishing to On
lent his pupil George III,dl
md, divided fiddle players
lree classes. Those who eouR
lay at all, those who pIaya
ably, and those who PLAYED
ell. His majesty had made
1mmendaSle progress as to b
anced to She second class 4
oped to he advanced, hs said
mong those vino performed WI
lily"
= +
Past question, all expsrien1
to us, and il any Of Il
en- have frequented these plu
ieir "opiet, subdued, resps
ay," as one of the ancient va
the freckled Pythia has phru
me liz confidence, can say thai
I'VE ever protited by gambling
nth is not in them. They
at the percentages Of the
the whiskey that ISIS
water, and cheaper than bred
at it is a question Of how long
q party that lays his ss'
,ainst a repeating percentage
Again, the truth is not in is
ey say they have any con6dsz
g men they play with, and tbs
necessary to watch both M
I'd gambler. Perhaps they haw'
EN- play chat elegsnil
|ouble discard of his'n,' or
de the thumb marked top'
ok, whilst he serves the 80
len who are not watching) VIII
cond card. Palming cards
among the honorablsp
4uire a vigilant eye, and 90 o
al counting or changing Ofspf'
there any system to beat fsr''
Q professionals never have o
I'D it, though one Of the =
bdued,' thinks 1t consists 10
1g down aud giving the dsss
ance." But he is superstlt@
r housewives are in soap ns
d PLAYS best in season-abor
a Ll-A,AS ..mc.
Now the young men, who m
ung enough to learn sons
q make a note of it, as you
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

People troubled with sick and ner-
vous headaches will find a most eff
cacious remedy in Ayers Cathartic
Pills. They strengthen the stomach.
stimulate the liver, restore healthy &C.
ton to the digestive organs, and
thus afford speedy and permanent
relief.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1893-03-18

Now the young men, who az
young enough to learn sons
can make a note of it, as yos
perience has already shown you
you can't win in a fair game y
splits and percentage in the 10Y
1t is impossible to win agalns
long accomplished trickeriesa
who make gambling the buslns
their lives, and who study i
than you have ever studied ttfs
book keeping, or the interns
lessons of the Senior Quarterly
The church will preach ye
moral turpitude and despair J!
layi ng up for y
and Your chances
ere nation; Uncle Billy on!
you to consult the gamblers %
words you have confidence, y
are any such, and they will ~
my boy, that you cant win
III you must throw ava
money, go; initiate one OF on
and good; chunk the turtle 40
the city cemetery with YOU
dollars. Your moral chars
least, will be safe, and to-
amused. UScLE -
The record-union., 1893-06-24

mandolin. 1t is of his own invention. odd
ana not unmusical. Mr.. Adams would
nave ADDED to the pleasure of his yery
good number had he given some
lhlng more OF attention to personal ap-
pearance. One playing such instruments
IS ne does so we'll, should dress his wrists
When he appears in public. Very charm
ing very surprising, altogether delight
IuI was the surpentine dance, and the
cracovenne, by Idalene O'Malley. 1t
was worth the long and hearty applause
1 ne little girl is far and away ahead of
some 'prodigies'' who have been puffed
and doomed upon the stage Not less
ciiarinlng was her younger sister, Lottie,
iM "a the Irish washerwoman jig, in the
Chlnese song and dance and in the
nornplpe with little Carl N0ack,
Louie was as great a surprise as was
Iqalene; a charming little tot; she dances
ike fairy and who, like her sister. can
discount seven out of ten of the children
on The professional stage in like lines.
The little lad, Master Noack, is very
clever, too; remarkable dancing juven-
lie. young woman, Ethel Grant, gave
a Spanish castinet dance we'll, and won
deserved applause; it was superior per-
lOrmance of a difficult dance Little
grace Nllkle gave a skirt dance, and
IL was something worth the evening to
see the child in it; for she had not the aid
Vi the usual noWlng drapery. Her exc
cutlon was vigorous, vivacious and as
graceful as bird on the wing. 1t was
the fourth or fifth surprise ofthe evening
In the burlesque Otto b. Wilkie had a
grotesque low comedy part and did it
well. lie was the best among the anna
teurs-if, indeed, he is not classed as pro-
fesslonal. Blanche F'icks had a short
reading part and read it with strength
and taste. Hattie Dickerson gave fair
support, and Heatherly, Wallace and
Henderson were very comical in female
attire. SO much of length for an amateur
entertainment; but because there is need
to call attention to errors and abuses as
well as to merit, errors too long INDUCED
in at the expense of the public; merit
that should not be passed by because not
in professional lines.
The record-union., 1893-06-24
FRED A. GIBBS DYING.
Last Hours of a Former Sacrament
NnynhGnf

Last Hours of a Former Sacramento
Merchant.
The news came from San Francisco last
evening that ex-Supervisor f. A. Gibbs
of that city was not expected to live
through the night
Mr.. Gibbs is the brother of George w.
Gibbs and c. V. S. Gibbs, and is the son
OF the late Ex-Governor Gibbs Of Rhode
Island. He, with each of his brothers,
was left fortune on the death of his
father.
In early years Mr.. Gibbs was engaged
In the hardware business in Sacramento,
and more recently partner in the great
iron firm of George w. Gibbs q Co. Of
San Francisco.
He was elected to the Board of Super
vlsors by the party of reform about ten
years ago, and his services there were
marked by bis strict devotion to the in
terests of the people. His death will be
loss to the community.