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The Progress., 1894-01-06
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
Notes Of Interest Gathered from About
The National CaDital.
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special Correspondence 10 The Progress:
Although the Internal Revenue bill
is expected to be ready when Congress
reconvenes. its main point-the income
tax-is still in doubt. That is, it Is
still doubtful whether i will be i'm
posed upon incomes derived from cor
pOrate investments, upon all incomes
above $1,000, or upon both. Two out of
the three members Of the sub-cOmmit-
tee who spent the holidays wrestling
with the problem-McMillian of Ten
nessee and Bryan. of Nebraslla.-re-
ported in favor of the personal income
tax The matter will be settled by the
Democrats of the full committee in a
day or two.
Next To the tariff the question which
is exciting the most Congressional in
terest is that of finance. Something
has got to be done to provide the money
necessary to meet obligations Of the
government already incurred. and il is
by no means certain that Secretary
Carlisle's recommendations either for
the issue of bonds, or if interest bearing
notes, will be followed by Congress. un-
less it be done a. the silver repeal bill
was passed, by combination of ad-
ministration Democrats and Republi-
cans. That there is difference of opin-
ion on this subject even among the
Democrats Of the WAYS and Means
committee OF the House which will
have to pass upon any proposition on
the subject before it can get before the
House, was brought cut in conversa-
tion participated in by Chairman Will
son and Representative Whiting of
that committee, the subject being the
serious condition OF the Treasury Mr..
Wilson thought the issue OF bonds in
small denominations was the proper
remedy, but Mr.. Whiting did not agree
with him, because ne thought the
bonds no matter how issued would even
tually get into the hands of the bank
ers. He stated his belief that the de-
ficiency should be met by new issue
of legal terder notes, even if some peo-
pie diG call it imitation, but he admitted
that bond issue was much more prob
able because it had the support OF the
administration.
Representative Springer's bill for a
new national currency has not made
many friends. Those who favor the
national banking system as it now ex-
lists say it does not offer sufficient ad-
vantages to compensate for the trouble
that would be necessary to make the
change, while those who oppose the
present system say that Mr.. Springer's
bill is merely an extension of the ma
tional banking laws under new name.
The bill has not yet been even intro
duced, and Mr.. Springer says he only
made it public as feeler.
The Progress., 1894-01-06
Mr.. aud Mrs. Leo Vandagaer en-

Mr.. aud Mrs. Leo Vandsgaer en-
tertained a few gentleman friends at
a dining yesterday. The guests
were Messrs. f. Gisuque. J. W. No
Ian, r. H. Buvens, W. L. McNeely,
E. G. Dillon, Henry Andries, w. H.
Vandsgaer and ye editor. The menu
consisted of soup, turkey, jellies, cakes
and various dainties too numerous to
mention, together with delicious cof-
fee. To briefly sum up the whole
matter, we will say that it was simply
an elegant diuner elegantly served,
and was greatly enjoyed by all. Mrs.
V. was ably assisted by her charming
sister, Miss Annie Currie of Shreve-
port.-Sabine Banner.
The Progress., 1894-01-06
WILL SOMEONE GIVE ME- REASONS
WHEREF0R?

Editor PROGRESS:
In you last issue Madam Rumor"
saws that Internal Revenue Collector.
Carter's chief clerk, is a negro. Now
the old lady misunderstood me, and
to certain extent did Collector Car
ter an injustice. The facts are these:
In Collector Carriers office there Is
an important position (Guager) held
by Republican negro The collec-
tor said to friend that the said ne
gro was one of the most valuable men
in his office, and that he could not
get along without him. Mr.. Ike Car
ter, chief deputy Collector, said
of the aforesaid negro that he was
one of the most valuable men in their
office, on account of his integrity as
we'll as ability. In reply to the ques-
ton: "What would You do if he was
removed by death!" He said; Il
guess we would have to send off for a
man."
Now this wonder has the endorse
ment of almost the entire liquor deal
ers of this city, whether on account
of his color and his politics or his in
tegrity l can't say, but one thing is
certain, the liquor dealers feel that
be is as valuable to them as the Col
lector feels he is to him.
If you ask the Collector why he re-
tains him he will reply that he has
no power to do otherwise. Now one
of our Congressman said that all that
was necessary for his removal was for
Collector Carter to make the request
of the Department and at the same
time send in the name Of the person
he desired appointed. L have also
been informed that a white Demo-
crat presented to Collector Carter a
petition or request signed by Senator
White, Congressman Boatner, Blanch-
ard, Davy and other prominent poll
ticians, urging that he be recommend
ed for the position, and at one time
was foolish enough to think that he
stood some chow against this colored
wonder.
Ihave quite often, when in crowd
and the Internal Revenue Depart
ment was brought up, disliked to ac-
knowledge that was from North
Louisiana, for 1 would know what
would follow. 1t was: "Well, what
kind of Democrat is that Internal
Revenue Collector You all sent down
here?"
Now, Collector Carter will say that
these remarks are caused by jealousy
on account of North Louisiana re-
ceiving larger per centage of the
patronage than they thought she
should. But / must disagree with
him and believe it is on account
of his strange aversion to turning
the rascals out" / have no desire IN
the world to injure or even worry
Collector Carter. Personally like
and admire him, but when it comes
to his official actions I cannot say
that l think he is doing the fair thing.
Yours truly, ~.
Y. Y. u.
N. B:-There are no sour grapes in
my basket as have never asked Col
lector Carter for ANYTHING.
The Progress., 1894-01-06
10 OuR FARMER'S UNION.
tenn

THE PRoGRFss is in receipt of the
following, addressed to Us on postal
card. which we refer to our farmers
with the hope that some action will
oe taken on it at the union meeting
at Summer Grove on the 10Th
Office of the State Agricultural So
ciety, Baton Rouge, Lac Dec. 2o
1898 Gentlemen: The above sOcie-
ty meets in Opelousas, January q.
- and 26. 1894 All organizations
Appertainin5 to agriculture. aud all
persons interested therein are ell
tltled to representation.
Inu are earnestly requested to
send delegates 20 SAID meeting.
Yours truly,
E. l.. WooDaIDt, Sec'y.
1t seems that it would " a good
idea for the farmers Of Caddo
parish to have a representative at the
meeting of the State Agricultural SO
ciety. 1t will doubtless prove d
meeting Of much mutual beLeiit and
our agrituralist must be up and do
ing.
Give this subiec, your careful
thought and attention farmers Of
Caddo and all North Louisiana, and
see if it will not be an excellent idea
to have delegates present.
The Progress., 1894-01-06

Some of our farmers have utilized
the good weather we have had lately
by taking the initial steps toward
getting ready to make the next crop.
They were prompted to do so in or
der to keep their hands employed, as
numbers of the latter were in need of
provisions and out of work.-Demo-
crat-Journal.
The DeSoto parish farmers are
hustlers any how.
The Progress., 1894-01-06
CONSTABLE SALE.

SoN - Ao ~ - -
No. 4lO9-R, J. LOoney vs., fre'
Fred Orr.
Bv virtue of a writ OF feri faes
TO me in the above entitled ane ~
ed suit by Hon. G.. ID. hcs he,S .srI|
Of the peace in and for the sd ~ ssi I
Caddo parish, La, | have sei Tsrss a
sell at public auction at tue ~ "a
front door of the courthouse ~ 80
pari-h, La. between the Legal
sales, on ,a|
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY Sr1|
the following described pTops.occe,,t| 4
One-tenth interest in the s'.| ;rtgr.|
Susan Hall, tO-wit: ore-teh.n n,snd ID 4
a certain tract or parcei OF ssssesd|
ton or two, township % Ia
range C140 fourteen of Caddo P Psss
being one-half acre OF the ,nm A.
purchased of james Lyncn irnnsrr<
rie, as per act recorded ~ Reeo1|
Book No. /, page GIL, Oh Ine sajd |
Office of Caddo parish. La, ssid a
an acre being that portion Of 's sroc
acres purchased by said LynsiH siong n
Currie, living next to anu caddo -
the Catholic Cemetery III ,',;Idlps|
La. together with all the Jun
improvements thereon. =, "A arr
Terms of sale cash. ~, ic.ou.tst'''
ment. {. w. ELL ao lsG
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The Progress., 1894-01-06
Cleveland is welded to his idol.
and there is no hope for him.

No doubt Cleveland will feel proud
of his great accomplishment in
whipping little Hawaii. but we would
like to know the name Of the Ameri-
can who would respond to the Ma
tions call to arms. il this detestable
work of oyerthrowing the provisional
government would involve US in
trouble with ether powers.
The Progress., 1894-01-06

that certainly Justify him in keeping
dozen or two dozen people IN the
walls of the penitentiary, or perform
ing the pleasurable service vouch-
safed by work on the levees, etc, IN
der our admirable convict lease sys-
ron,
The Progress., 1894-01-06
MADAM RUMOR SAYS

That Sub-patro!man Wilson should
be taught that d policeman's dnty Is
to keep the peace and not to drum
customers for fayorites, and use hls
badge aS a means Of terrouzing ne
groes into patroniziDg those friends.
That Chief Nelson should keep a
careful eye and close rein on Sub-pa-
trolman Wilson who, inflated by his
occasional right to wear badge, Is
liable to bring reproach on the city
by some assumed right exercised by
pompousness alone.
That the city is certainly hard mp
for material for sub-patroimen when
! it has to call on Mr.. Charles Wilson,
who seems incapable of knowing the
difference between an officer whose
duty is to keep thepeace, and a bigot-
ted, tyrannical oppressor who thinks
the wearing of policeman's badge
gives him the right to become the
dictator OF city.
That the attention of Councilman
Scofield is called to the fact that Dr
J. +. White (butcher) IS still located
on Texas street, and has 10 de-iIe to
return to the market-hous
That grey hairs are appearing in
the head of Councilman Wimbish,
brought there alone by the Leavy,
onerouS. stupendous responsibility
devolving up him of forcing the
butchers into the market-hOuse and
increasing the revenues of the city.
She thinks a monument should be OF
dere1 now by the citizens, for this
self-sacrifcing, public loving official.
That no member Of the city coun-
Gil can vote to force the butchers into
the market-house and honestly say
he is rel resenting the wishes of the
people.
That She would like to see the bat l
tie between the Citizens Development
Club and the enemies of Shreveport
begin at the earliest moment, as She
thinks the settlement of the question
sovereignty between the two, will of
likewise determine our towns future
That the Citizens Development
Club should inaugurate no concil;a-
tory truce with Shreveport's enemies
IA few monied mem but it should
take its opponents by the throat and
settle the question of supremacy right
now.
That all who knew it were sur
prised at Chief Nelson for putting
Sub-patrolman Wilson on duty on
Christmas day, as he seems totally In
competent to discriminate between
occasions, but regards his badge as
authority to become al Oppressor at
all times, and uses it to the full
measure of his mental capacity.
That a policeman is but servant
of the people, whose duty is to con-
serve the peace and lcok after the
general interests of his employers
the people.
That when motorneers on the Belt
Line road desire to swear, they should
first ascertain if there are ladies in
the car before indulging in that lux
ury.
That every white citizen should be
present at the meeting of the Devel
opment Club Monday afternoon and
become a member thereof.
That those who feel an interest in
the Y. Nj. G. A. should be present at
the annual meeting tuesday night if
possible.
That "boot-licking" seems to be a
common practice among certain peo-
pie in Shreveport.
That a NANCY hound is a nobler
creature than the man who tries to
get on the police force by ''boot-lick-
ing" the mayor and maligning other
individuals for the special delight of
that official ..
The Progress., 1894-01-06

Cotton receipts from September
Ist up to Tuesday night amounted
to 1912 bales at Benton; 1475 bales
at Plain Dealing; 5S3 bales at Hughes
Spur, and 136 bales at Alden Bridge.
Booster Banner Dec. Is
The Progress., 1894-01-06
AND P0ULTR
TO THE PUBLIC.

| take this method of infOm5
you that / have located at NOl
Milan street, city of Shreveport, I
for the purpose of conducting 81
eral Country Produce COUmsS'
Business, making a specially Of
CHICKENS. BUTTER and EGGS
but will be pleased to handle all p
duets of the farm. My facilities
the guarantee Of perfect satisfScn'
are unsurpassed by all cOmpetiia
By reason Of practical experience
the past twenty years, Of maker 7
seller of such products, am pef''
ally equipped TO protect the lnis'
of my patrons. A share OF YOU J
ronsge is respectfully solicited "
a guarantee of personal aitsS''
quick sales and immediate re!uTH
Yours respectfully,
FRANK R. HEE
Shreveport, La, Dec. l, lcSa
The Progress., 1894-01-06

state Farmers Alliance Directory.
President, John Pickett, Bator
Rouge.
President, Ambrose MoutoU.
Secretary, j. ". Mcfarland, Ho-
mer.
Lecturer, 4. Benolt. Nonroe.
Chairman Executive Committee, J.
q. Copeland, Aycock, La.
The Progress., 1894-01-06

We hope our people will not be de-
Iuded with the idea of leaving the
question of an election law to any
vote which will put the matter off too
late for operation in '96
The Progress., 1894-01-06

Send your job work to The p
REss Office. An accomplished pnn
has charge of this department !
does neat work at reasonable rats
The Progress., 1894-01-06

Old papers for sale at this Office at
Is cents per hundred.
The Progress., 1894-01-06

You can get JOB woS'
neatly at our office
The evening world., 1894-08-28
THE NEW LAW.

The Tariff bill !s now a law, and the
business men Of the country can see
their way to a renewal Of activity.
While permitting the constitutional
Limitation OF time to expire without
veto. M. Cleveland writes a letter to
Representative Catchings. OF Mississippi,
In which he uses some plain language
In reference to those so-called Demo-
cratic Senators whose action defeated
some of the most important features OF
the Wilson bill, and who were found
enlisted In the service OF the TRUSTS
and combinations. whose Vaccinations
have prevented us from reaching the
success we deserved"
The reason given by the President for
the course he has pursued are the con
dition OF the country and the necessit,
for some sort Of settlement. But III
inzists on the expedlency Of the more
comprehensive tariff reform contem-
plated by the Wilson bill. and feels
confident that the struggle will continue
to a successful Issue. provided the Dem
ocratic party challenges open warfare
and guards carefully against "treachery
and half-heartedness IN their camp"
The President Is right. There can bs
no resurrection OF McKlnleyism now that
It is laid in Its grave. Reform does not
| 20 backward.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
Is THE PRINCE AFRAIDi

The Prince OF Wales has withdrawn
his yacht Britannia from all the races
yet to be sailed this season, and the boat
is to be laid up for the Winter.
No other boat can be substituted for
the Britannia as the defender OF the
cup without the consent OF the New
York Yacht Club, and II is not likely
that will be given in the absence of any
good reason for Britannia's default, 1t
Is said the Princes determination 10
withdraw from the regattas is due TO the
accident on Saturday last. by which the
chief officer and steward OF Britannia
lost their lives. But this Is scarcely q
satisfactory reason for the cancelling
OF the Cape May cup race.
There are those who believe that
Albert Edward is unwilling to risk tho
loss OF the honors he has already won
and is afraid OF Nigilant In the challenge
race. But Mr.. Gould declares his inten
tion 10 insist on the contest. and claims
that II Britannia does not sail against
Nigilant she must give up the cup.
Mr.. Gould will bring mis- yacht HON,
| with fairly good record after all.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
THE MAYOR AND MouNsEER DErBLER.

Mayor Gilroy. ex-Mayor Grace. ex-
Secretary OF Navy Whitney and some
other New Workers are now In gay
"Paree." The three gentlemen named
haven't had any mass-meeting or any
thing OF that kind. and a genial German
contemporary, making a reckless dash
at English slang. tells us that Gilroy and
Grace do not speak III they pass by"
AS they are all over there for personal
purposes. and seemingly on pleasure
bent. II is nobodys business what they
are doing. But there have been rumors
in connection with our Mayors visit to
the French capital that should be dissi-
pated at once. We have no authority
for saying so, but we feel called upon.
nevertheless. to deny the story that Mr..
Gilroy is over there dickering with
Mounseer Deiber for brief engage
ment with his guillotine in the pantatery
at 800 Mulberry street.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
OUR RULERS ABROAD.

The cable brings the important intelli-
gence that Mayor Gilroy has not seen
ex-Secretary Whitney while In London;
that Postmaster Dayton has not seen
Mr.. Gilroy: that ex .Mayor Grace will
consent to no combination with Tam
many. and that Edward Parmelee Jones
and James McNally, kings Of the New
York bunco gangs. are busying them
selves about New York politics.
What title have these absentees to
claim an especial protectorate over the
politics of the State and city OF New
York? Who gave them the right 10
speak for the American people. and
what influence can they bring TO bear
that will insure them the power to die
tate to the people Of New York wha,
they shall do about their public affairs?
A great many self-constituted leaders
are Just now busying themselves with
the political problem. and stretching
forth their hands to seize power. But
who mad. shem rulers? Who bestow ed
on them the authority OF dictators
Where are their cred entials?
The evening world., 1894-08-28
WHY NOT ACT TOGETHER Z,

The Lexow Committee Is about to re-
convene and resume its excellent work.
1t will doubtless be continued with the
vigor and success that has hitherto
marked its progress.
But why should the searching out and
exposure Of wrong-doing Interfere with
the trial, conviction and punishment OF
the doors OF wrong7 Why should the
Lexow investigation. in fact, be made
the instrument for at least the tenn
porary protection and keeping in office
Of the public officers It Is instrumental
in proving guilty OF corrupt and criminal
acts?
The Lexow Committee can only un-
earth corruptions with view to the
future correction by legislation OF the
evil methods that render them possible
II can lay the groundwork OF reform In
the future. 1t cannot give US protection
in the present nor bring guilty men TO
Justice and rid the city of the danger OF
their continuance in office.
The police trials can apply an imme-
diate remedy by driving dishonest ana
unfaithful men from the force.
Mr.. Con, able and adroit. can push
Police Commissioner or refractory
witness into a corner. satisfy the public
mind that corrupt practices exist and
supply the investigating Senators with
good material for their report and good
grounds for urging a measure OF reform
on next years Legislature.
Mr. Wellman. strong and practical. can
! bring guilt home to an offender and
make his punishment certain.
Why should they not work together
| at one and the same time, the discover
les OF the one making easier the prac'
tically useful task Of the otherf
The objections made to the police
trials on the first meeting Of the Lexow
Committee were based on the suspicion
that they might be designed to cover W
instead OF to expose crime, and to pro
tect instead Of to punish offenders The
results OF the trials show this suspicion
to have been unfounded. and there II
now no reason why the two inquiries
should not proceed at the same time.
The Republican Police Commissioner
will make a mistake II they refuse t.
allow the police trials to proceed. Tn
Lexow investigation will continue until
next February, and there Is no reasoi
why corrupt and unfaithful officer
should be granted a lease of abused
power for the next four months.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
81 lost the baby, but there is hope fol

II lost the baby, but there Is nope TOT
the other three" an Evening World"
physician wrote to the chief OF corps.
Nothing human could have saved that
pathetic little creature down in East
Thirteenth street. 1t had only been on
earth six months. but In that short time
disease and the blights Of poverty and
Summer heat had aged Its baby face
and withered Its delicate form. There
were seven in the family. The father
has had no work for the past eight
months. and the mother Is too weak to
do domestic service. All Winter the
house agent had been nidulgent. Finally
notice was given. The rooms had to be
cleaned. When the kalsominers Arrived
they were still occupied. Then the law
took its course, and the furniture and
children were put on the sidewalk. 1t
rained during the night. romancer
might have said that the heavens wept
in pity. 1t would have been kinder II
they had been less demonstrative. for
the three young children caught cold,
which developed into whooping-cough.
Through the goodness and mercy OF
the very real estate firm who caused
their eviction. the family found home
I'm Thirteenth street. where few days
later the Fund doctor discovered them;
One child had st. Nitus's dance and
three were coughing themselves 10
death. The baby died. An undertaken
in the neighborhood offered to give II
a decent burial for ST., and the Sick
Babies Fund paid the bill. The board
OF Health would have taken charge OF
the remains for nothing. and with the
been done for the living.
Hut no. Mother love Is divine. She
begged, pleaded. implored for the funeral
expenses; she would be well again when
she had something nourishing to eat
then she would work, then the deoi
would be paid. II her baby was buried
she would be so happy. Could any
| thing be sadder than that paradox
There were no carriages, not one ny
| flowers. no notwithstanding Du
| a coffin the size OF violin box paintet
white, and grave In some green MI
| over the river. The knowledge OF IL al
! takes the sting out OF mothers grief
| The other babies are In quarantine u
| the cheerless tenement rooms. Ihey ar
as pale and thin as little ghosts, ana a
fragile as birds. But there Is nope 10
them" They are being dosed VIII
sweet bread and butter. pure mix. sum
uiating beef tea and other delicacies pro
Vided by the noble army OF life-saver
| who have made the Sick Babies Fun
or 1894 such splendid success
| The free doctors are working AVA
| with as much vim as ever, anu cay
DAYS work is an object lesson IN IN
benignity and philanthropy OF TINS beau
''fu' newspaper NELL NELSON.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
kIsPLAcED BASEBALL.

William Schriver. one OF the catchers
of the Chicago ball team, has succeeded
in catching a baseball dropped from the
top OF Washington Monument He is
the second bal-player to attempt the feat
and he succeeded at once. The law
of gravity. which declares that an OBJ
Ject falling in space drops so many feet
the first second and so much faster the
second second. and so on. has, IL is said,
heretofore deterred ball-players from at
tempting this feat. for Washington Mon
ument is over 900 feet In height. There u a
policeman on the grounds. however. To
prevent all such sport. and this may
have more to do with the delayment OF
the achievement than all the laws Of
gravity put together.
We are glad. though. to kno~ that thu