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The Progress., 1894-05-19
DR. CURRY'S LECTURE.
His Talk On Education.

A fine audience greeted DR. Curry
at the Court House Monday evening
and listened with wrapt attention tc
the masterful handling of his great
theme, "Educatlon".
A noticeable feature of this gather
ing, was the fact that 1t was not con-
fined to mere handful of educators,
but the presence of a number OF
Shreveport's prominent men and
women, evinced the great interest
which our people are taking in this
great cause.
DIR Curry is the agent of the Pea
body fund, and has travelled extern
sively in this and the old world in
the interest Of education.
He spoke of Mr. Peabody as one of
the greatest benefactors the South
has ever had. for while other men all
over the country, (Rockefeller, Van
derbilt, Cornell, Stanford,) had hand
somely endowed colleges. this great
man rendered his munifcent gift to
the poor of the Southland, at time
when the horrible pestilence, of war
had left its devastating footprints on
all the centers of buaness activity.
DIR Curry made the point, that educa-
ton is knowledge rightly applied and
also rightly impaired, hence the i'm
portance of scientific training for
those who are to instruct. He said
he had witnessed many of the won
ders of nature in all their grandeur,
the snow capped Alps rearing their
heads into the sky, the mighty leap
and roar of the grert cataract Niagara,
and the varied rugged magnifcence
of Yellowstone Park, but that all
these irresponsible phenomina of
nature paled into insignifcance,
besides the responsive possibilities
in the breast of little
child. Hence the great responsible
ty of raising Gods handiwork and
making instruments fit for His use.
At the close of the eminent doctors
address, on the motion of Mr. Har-
grove 1t was unanimously agreed by
rising vote of both men and women,
hat our Senator and R representatives
% instructed to vote for ANY bill in
reduced in the Legiel ,ture for the
purpose of establishing 4 school for
girls and for the better equipment
# the Normal Schoo.
We hope to have tie pleasure Of
fearing DR.. Curry agaiu soor.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
The City Doesn't Need the Water Works.

i 1t seems to be the fate of Shreve-
port to have to contend with and
combat influences which, under the
guise of friendship and beneficial
Tenderness, seek to accomplish her
ruin. Since. we have been old
enough to take interest in public
affairs we can now recollect no in
term Of a longer period than three
months, when the city was not wrest-
ling with some proposition, the adop-
ton of which meant all sauce for the
goose-the proposer-and none for
the gander-herself. Just now one of
the greatest dangers that we have
ever known menaces us; this being
proposition to have unloaded on us
the water works D.
This water-works plant will be an
expensive luxury, one which the city
can in no wise afford to indulge in. It
seems more than a shallow farce for
Councilman Scofeld to speak of pur
chasing this outfit by the issuance of
bonds, when there are so many more
enterprises which could be had with
the same amount OF money, which
would be Of ten or twelve times more
benefit.
We can't believe that Maj. Scofeld
will seriously contend that the pur-
chase of this plant would be good
Investment for the city, because it is
a matter of general belief, amount
ing almost to certain knowledge,
that its owners have steadily lost
money from the very beginning and
we are prepared to fully believe that
the present proprietor or proprletors
are no more fortunate. We have it
from reliable information that the
old company would have consi lered
itself in big luck if it could have sold
out for Is cents on the dollar.
We believe that the water-works
company is either losing money
right now Or it cannot be gotten by
Inc city except on the payment of a
price far in excess of what it's valued:
as everyone who has any knowledge
If Capt. Peter Youree, its owner or
argest stakeholder, knows he never
,urns loose good thing unless extra
ordinarily well paid for it. If Capt.
fouree and the manager, Mr. Henry
fouree, both excellent business men
amt make this investment pay, the
'lty can't, a0d the taxpayers do not
are to SO burden themselves with
UGH an expensive experiment. If
hey are making money out of it, it
will be a luxury too costly for the
lty to afford. and in either case
ne taxpayers will be magnanimous
nough to let the Messrs. Youree
lone in their ownership and manage
nent of these water-works; and they
would advise Councilman Scofeld to
enter his energies and business acu- ,
1en in another direction.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
Let the Citlzeya Hold a Meeting

The PRoGREss would suggest that
mass meeting of the taxpayers of
the city be held soon, to express their
disapproval of the city's buying the
water-works, or of the City Council
entertaining the proposition at ALL
We wish our taxpayers would ex-
press their opinion on this important
subject.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
Sweet PotatOsPiants

We have ABOUT two thsusand Sweet
Potato plants for sale at Sl.25 per
thousand, also about four thousand
bunch or vineless yam at $3.50 per
thousand. Apply at Bossier City to Nc
Cormick and Daughtry.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

For the Annual Conference M. f.
Church South, at Memphis, Tenn. May
3rd to S0th, the Texas & Pacific Railway
will sell round trip tickets for one fare.
Selling dates April 30th, May LIST, End and
3rd. Z ckets limited for the return May
3lst. For further information apply to
Z, NJ. Donohoe, Union Ticket Agent.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
Sweet Potato Slips Fer Sale.

Chinese 80 days, matures early, is sweet
when other varieties are insipid, SOC per
doz; Vineless Yam, Bronze and Gen.
Grant 25c per doz; Golden Early, Early
Peabody, Cuba Yam, Jersey Red, White
ana Red Brazilian, Yellow and. Red Nan
semond, Red Nose, Blue Spanish, Ham
ans Yam, Burmuda Pumkln Yam, Geor-
gia Yam, Southern Queen l5c per doz.
by mail; by the 100 and by express Is per
cent. discount.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
TAKE NOTICE..

When this item in your paper is
marked with blue pencil your sub
scriptloh is ended. Please send cash
to renew. Sl00 per year.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

When you feel tired, lazy, and gen
orally no account, clense your blood
with Plantation Sarsaparilla and Tod
Potash, and start your liver with
Plantation Pills. Sold by
T. +. ROBINSON and W. A. HUEY,
Ash Point.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

Plantation Sarsaparilla and Iodide
Potash is simply wonderful In its eff
fects, and small size only so cents.
Sold by
F. +. ROBINSON and ". A. HUEY,
Ash Point.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

For the occasion of the Annual
Council Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Louisiana, at New Orleans, April
4th to 18th, the Texas and Pacific Rail-
way Co., will sell tickets at one and
one-third fares for the round trip on
the certificate and receipt plan.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
LOCAL COLUMN
Is your life worth so cents?

Is your life worth SO cents?
Dumb Chill; Ague; 'Congestive
Chill; Deathh. This is the evolution
of your chilly sensation. Plantation
Chill Cure will cure you. Sold by
+. F. ROBINSON and W. A. HUEY,
Ash Point
The Progress., 1894-05-19

Have you tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habitual constipation? They
are perfectly splendid and s. sure
cure. Sold by
T. f. ROBINSON and w. A. HUEY,
Ash Point.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

Woman, why lose your freshness
and beauty through chills, bilious
ness and general debility Try
Plantation Chill Cure. Sold by
+. +. ROBINSON and w. A. HuEY.
-~ Ash Point
The Progress., 1894-05-19

On account of the meeting of the
Pine Bluff Jockey club, the Cotton
Belt will sell round trip tickets to
that point at rate Of one fare for the
round trip. Selling dates May IA to
q inclusive; limit for return May IS,
For further information apply to
f. NJ. Donohoe, Union ticket ACT.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

A reputable merchant cannot af-
ford to urge and guarantee worth
less article. Plantation Chill Cure
is sold and guaranteed by
F. F. ROBINSON and ". A. HuEY,
Ash Point.
The Progress., 1894-05-19

Sales of Plantation Chill cure ex--
coed all other chill preparations to-
gether. Every bottle guaranteed.
Try it, Sold by
f. i. ROBINSON and ". A. HUEY,
Ash Point.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
For Rent.

The two-story dwelling on Crockett
street, near Texas Avenue, now occu-
pied by DR.. G. G. McCloud. Has
sewerage, bath room and other water
works connections. Possession given
March l, 1894 Apply to c. D
Hicks, 205 Milan street.
The Progress., 1894-05-19
j. r. LEAR,
v . 7 III INV
Qakdale Garden, Shreveport, La.

Plantation Diarrhea Mixture
gives certain relief. Every bottle
guaranteed, Try it! Sold by
E. T. ROBINSON and W. A. HuEY,
Ash Point
The morning call., 1894-10-21
AN AWFUL EXAMPLE.

The Chronicle refers to the Police De-
partment of New York as an awful ex-
ample of non-partisan administration.
The fact OF the utter rottenness of the Po-
lice Department of New York cannot be
denied without showing that the alleged
results of the LeXow investigating CON-
mittee are without substantial founda-
ton. But in what way the corruption of
the Police Department affects the theory
of non-partisan municipal government is
apparent only to our contemporary. The
Tammany organization has had control of
the municipal government of New York
for more than quarter of a century. 1t
Is as directly responsible for the misdeeds
of the police as the national party in powe
is responsible for the government at
Washington. The fact that some kind of
civil service rules have been established
does not in the least affect this respon-
sibility- There are no civil service rules
designed to keep corrupt officials in office.
There may be rules against discbarging
policemen without cause, but from the
evidence produced before the Lexow CON-
mittee pretty much the entire police force
might have been discharged for cause. 1t
is very well for Senator Hill, who is max
ing a desperate fight to be elected Gov
ernor, to disclaim Democratic responsible
ity for Tammany misrule. But the
Chronicle is the only paper which seems
to have taken Hill seriously.
The morning call., 1894-10-21
PARTY GOVERNMENT.

The Chronicle returns to it's claim tha
rty government is essential to the proper
administration of municipal affairs. 1t
holds that there must be political party
to which officials will be responsible. No
one will quarrel with that principle cor
rectly applied. But what shall that party
be? The Chronicle thinks it should be the
machine run by Dan Burns. A Demo-
cratic newspaper working on Chronicle
lines would decide in favor of the Buckley
machine. THE CALL and other journals
loyal to the public interest claim that it
should be the great body CT good citizens
banded together from year to year in de-
fense of good government, under whatever
name = Peoples" "Non-Partisans, ("
Taxpayers" or other party. That is the
only party that should have control of
local affairs. Against it will be aligned
all the forces OF misrule, backed by snch
journalistic supporters as the bosses can
subordinate to serve their purposes. The
city officials who acknowledge their
responsibility to party made up of the
best elements Of the people, associated for
their own benefit, will be least likely to 20
wrong
The morning call., 1894-10-21
JAMES ANTHONY FROUUE.

Mr.. Froude is an example of man who
was always ready 10 sacrifice his material
interests to his convictions of truth, and
who never for one instant paltered with
honor. When he died he had been before
the public for over fifty years and never in
all that time did he write anything of
which he was ashamed on his death bed,
though he often changed his opinions.
He began life as an Episcopal deacon
and fellow of Exeter College. But after
brief career in the High Church party
under DR.. Newman he rebelled again st the
adherence of the Church of England to
what he called the Hebrew mythology, and
after long controversy with the authori-
ties Of the college he resigned his fellow
ship. severed his connection with the
church and Joined the staff of the Vest
minister Reuieac, which was then the organ
of British advanced thought. Nearly forty
years ago be discovered his true plane in
life. which was the writing of history. He
spent fourteen years on his history of Eng
land, which, whether we consider the can
dor with which it is written, the mass of
erudition brought to bear On the subject, or
the purity OF the authors style. must ever
rank among the classics of our language.
1t is not too much 10 say that it went far
toward revolutioniZiDg popular opinion on
English history. Ii is written with bold
ness ana originality and many of the con-
clssions at which the author arrives are
now settled beyond dispute.
The other great work on which Mr..
Froude's reputation will restis his blogra-
ply of Caesar. This is as fascinating as a
romance; the interest aroused is so in
tense that it is difficult to lay down the
book when it has once been begun. There
have been many books written on Caiar,
some of them by men of ability; but the
reader of FrOude's essay will feel that
until he read it be knew nothing about the
Roman who has been pronounced the fore
most statesman of his own and Of any age.
To appreciate this work it should be COM
pared with Louis Napoleon's pretentious
book on the great Julius, which, however,
is by no means unworthy of perusal. The
difference between the two springs from
the different quality of the two minds; the
Frenchman was an ingenious theorist the
Englshman a profound scholar, gifted
with an intuitive perception Of the i'm
pulses which govern mems minds.
Froude was poor. There is no money in
book-writing, and in reality he cared little
Creator and be fulfilled it at any cost. But
poverty kept him constantly at the grind
stone. Que of the October monthies pub
lished in New York contains an article
from his pen.
The morning call., 1894-10-21
A PACIFIC CABLE QUESTION.

Messrs. Sanford 3. Fleming and n. II.
Mercer, representing the Dominion and
British Governments in the interest of a
Pacific cable. are now at Hon olulu. They
sought first the exclusive right to land a
cable at Honolulu; failing that, the cesson
or long lease of Neckar Island for that
purpose. That is the island for the occu-
patton of which the late Provisional Gov
ernnent and British cruiser recently
made race. the former winning.
The Hawaiian Council has definitely de-
cided not to permit any exclusive right of
landing at Honolulu; has virtually de-
clined to cede Neckar Island, but has the
question of a long lease under considera-
ton. 1t was argued that the treaty with
the United States barred the cession of
the island. One report is that the whole
matter will be ubmitted 10 the Govern
ment of the United States.
This is a matter which deeply concern S
our Government and people. We have
recently taken steps to utilize Pearl Har-
Dor as a naval station. 1t would be a
strategic and political absurdity to have
such station dependent for communica-
tion with the home Government upon a
foreign telegraph company holding exclu-
sive rights on an island isolated from the
rest Of the Hawaiian group, whether those
rights were held by cesson or lease. The
Pacific cable should land at Honolulu, and
it should be an American cal bic. At any
rate, if British cable, it should have no
exclusive privileges there or elsewhere in
the Hawaiian group. II Congress could
muster up enough business sense and en-
terprse it could settle this whole matter
in an hour by providing for laying a
cable from Monterey Bay to Honolulu.
The route has been fully surveyed, and
nothing remains to be done but the actual
work of ca ble-laying. That would render
communication via Victoria superfuous
so Jar as this country is concerned.
Beyond this lies the question of Hawaiian
annexation, which is sure to come up
within the next two or three years. That
would put the whole cable matter in
American hands. Meantime, if the island
ers are wise they will not hamper annexa-
tion with any obligations in the shape of
concessions 10 British or Dominion cable
interest9.
The morning call., 1894-10-21
TO MAKE YOU SMILE.

First Statesman Qrom the S'ieenth Ward)-
This paper says that in this matter us Alder
men must take The Initiative.
second Statesman-WhaI's inisheaytive?
First Statesman-Darnino. But il IT'S some-
thin in The City Hal and amt screwed down,
you can bet there amt none left 10 take.-The
Record, Chicago.
Poor old Ardluck was buried this after.
noon."
"Yes and guess that is about the only sue
cessfuI speculation he ever made"
"Speculalion?"
"Sure. He got in on the ground floor, didn't
he ?'-Indianapons Journal.
Friend-Why do you mark things 90 cents
when they are actually worth 81?
MeIchant-Well, you see. customers hate to
leave without that odd cent, and. by keeping
them waiting for their change. they generally
see something else they want.-New York
Weekly.
Tuffiy-I seen you steal tree apples oG'n dar
fruitstand.
Ruff undignantly)-It's lie.
Tut1iy-It aint no lie. You mean to say you
DIDN'T steal tree apples?
Ruff-Of course L do. l stole six.-Chlcago
Record.
Dinguss-Old fellow, have you
Sbadbolt-Sorry, Dinguss. but 1 haven't a
cent about me.
THAT wasn't what was going TO ask you al
all. was about TO inquire
"Oh, yes. / understand. No. have not The
Heavenly Twins .'"-Chicago Tribune.
When chilling breezes from the north
Blast all the leaflets tender
The football crop of hair comes forth
In most luxuriant splendor.
Washington Star
The morning call., 1894-10-21

OF the proposed advance in rates by rail-,
the date of the opera ton of the new rates
being deferred from October % to Novem-
ber /. 1t is said the Panama steamers Will
make no advance in rates on this class OF
freight, and the steamer to 60 out next
month is, therefore. likely to get larger
quantity than the one which went out on
the 17tl. One of the other steamers went
to Sydney. and the fourth Que to Hong
Kong. The latter took 1880 barrels of
-four, 10000 cases of canned meats aud
1000 cases of canned fruit.
There were also seven grain ships
cleared from this port for Europe in the
week ending on the 18th. Two of these
ships, in addition to wheat. took large
lines of canned salmon, aggregatlng 1Oo,-
500 cases. and Is, 600 cases of canned fruit.
One Of these cargOes was valued at S347,-
500, the most valuable cargo sent from
California TO Europe this year. The cargo
by the other ship was valued at $198, 800.
There were some assorted cargoes to the
Hawaiian Islands and British Colum bia.
The exports by sea for the week show a
value of 81, 49, 200, the bes. weeks total In
many months. The high rate of exchange
has favored the selling of bills again 1t
these cargoes, and this possibly quickened
the movement in the freight for Europe.
There were FIVE ships in the stream yes
terday, all grain-laden for Great Britain,
waiting for their clearance papers. The
wheat movement Is likely TO continue
active for some time. The recent rains
increase the disposition 10 sell. The bank
exchanges last week were the largest in
some months
The morning call., 1894-10-21

during negotiations concerning the right
of the United States to regulate SEAL
catching, that pelagic sealing would cause
the speedy determination OF the seal
species. The slaughter Of females and of
young cuts off the source of supply. The
United States and England are especially
to blame for this condition Of things. Eng
land intarfered a matter that did not
concern her and in which she mad no rights
involved, and the United States tolerated
her interference. England will doubtless
always sing the praises of American
Ministers who can be fiattered into taking
English views of American questions.
The morning call., 1894-10-21
NOT ICE: .
Taxes Due Upon Assessments
Made by the State Board
of Equalization.
CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT..
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

CoNTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFoRNIA.
SACRAMENTO. October IL, 1894
In accordance with the provisions of section
that l have received from the state Board of
Equalization the duplicate Record of Assess
ments of Railways" ana the Duplicate Record of
Apportionment Of Railway Assessments" con-
tanning the assessments upon the property of each
OF the following named associations or corpora-
tons. as fixed by the said State Board OF Euuaixs-
ton for the year 1894: TO wit:
California Pacinc Railroad COMPANY, Central
Pacific Railroad Company, Northern Caltfornia
Ralir oad Company, Northern Railway Company
San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Com
ern California Railway COMPANY, Carson and Colo.
rado Railroad Company, Nevada, California, Ore
gon Railway ID. Moran, @. Moran and A. Moran
Nevada County Narrow gauge Railroad COMPANY
California Motor-rosd Company, Pacific Coast
Railway Company, South Pacific Coast Railroad
Company, Gualals River Railroad Company Calf
Iorn1a and Nevada Railroad Company Paiaro
Valley Railroad Company. San Francisco and san
Mateo Railroad Company, PuIlman's Palace Car
Company and Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Com
pany.
The State and county taxes on all nerson.,
property and onehalf of the State and county
taxes on all real property are due and paw
abe and VII be delinquent on the LAST MON
and unless paid TO the State Treasurer at the
Capitol. prior thereto, per cent will be added to
the amount It fhsreof and unless 50 paid on or be.
fore the LAST MONDAY IN APRIL NEXT AT X
added to the amount thereof.
The remaining one-half of the State and county
taxes on all real property win be due and payable
at any time after the FIRST MONDAY IN IAN
UAR4 NEXT, and viii be delinquent on the LAST
MONDAY IN APRIL Mex at O'Clock p NJ
ana unless paid TO the state Treasur er, at the
Sdp!.ot prtoL Lnsreto, per cent viii De added to
the amount thereof. E P. CoLGAN,
State Controller
The morning call., 1894-10-21
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

II has been recommended that the vertical
system of writing be taught in the public
schools. IL the new method should enable the
pupils 10 SIT vertically while writing, instead OF
at present that awkward slOpe-which is more
suggestive OF bicycle-ridDg than OF penman-
ship-the change would certainly be for the
better.-Pniladelphia Record.
The pay of Pullman's porters ana walters
was reduced because Mr.. Pullman found that
they were getting so much from the public that
he could make a neat little profit by cutting
down their pay. The passenger who tins the
Pullman employe really tips MIR. Pullman.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
General Kelly is organizing another army OF
tramps with headquarters at Oakland. Cal, to
march on Washington nexi spring. The enter
prise should be Dlpped in the bud. Such move
ments are getting tiresome.-1ndianapo
News.
General Scbofeld has been In command OF
our insignificant standing army long enough 10
know that tue best way 10 meet dangers that
may arise in our national life is 10 be in some
sense prepared for them.-PittSburg Dispatch.
A Jarndyce and Jarndyce kind OF case will
that be of Brazil against the United States should
The Southern republic bring the suit 1t threat
ems for losses under the tariff law.-St. Louis
SIar-Sayings.
The unheavenly twins OF Missouri politics,
Vest and COckrell. are drawing smaller crowds
In the present campaign than any other two
Senators in the country.-St Louis Globe
Democrat.
Ten thousand cloakmakers in New York idle
ana thousands OF Fall River factory operatives
without work and in great distress. They have
been rif-reformed.-DetroitJ journal.
Talk about the growing popularity OF the
bicycle! The boiling Democrats OF New York
have nominated Wheeler 10 make the run for
Governor for them.-Omaha Bee.
AS worker of votes the tear OF the doleful
campaign orator is like Colonel Sellers eye
water, there's millions in it. - Philadelphia
Times.
Miss Annie Gould Will have either to marry
some impecunious foreigner, evidently, or get
her New York assessment reduced.-Pittsburg
Press.
Pat walsh is of the impression that he hears
a voice from the people of Georgia calling him.
He is simply dreaming g.-Washngton News.