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The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09
FOR SALE.

31S acres of land on Cane river. u
miles above City of Natchitoches. The
place has q splendid dwelling; 5 Cabins
and other outhouses. 125 acres in culti-
walton this year. i will sell this place
with the mules on it very cheap, and on
easy terms Of payment.
JNO. A. BARLOW.
Natchitoches. La.
Sept. 14-90d.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09

We represent none but first class
companies that pay all losses with
prOmptness.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09

Only those who draw salaries
and collect taxes are not affected
by the hard times.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09

The Republicans have carried
New York, California, Connecticut,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massa-
chusetts, Michigan, New Jersey,
North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvs-
mia. The Democrats claim to have
carried every Congressional Dis
trict in Georgia, and boasts of how
manfully the negroes voted the
Democratic ticket. 1t is impossi-
bic to tell at this time how the
election has gone, except in the
Northern States, they are conceded
to the Republicans.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

to all parts of the island. The world
acknowledges the lIovas us the right
full rulers of Madagascar
II think never saw so loyal and
patriotic race. They have the Mt
most affection for their queen, who de-
serves their love. for She is womano of
character and wholly devoted to her
people. Her appearance in public is
always the signal for the most en-.
thusiastic demonstrations The city,
of 100, 900 inhabitants, whose lofty hills
is dominated by the fine stone palace
of the queen, would be deserted in u
month if her majesty were to make her
residence in another place. The Ilovas
are very proud of their nationality and
institutions, and you may imagine how
people so intensely patriotic arc
CALLED and incenscd by the thought
that a great European power covcts
their island and means to have il if she
can invent any prctcXt for scizing il.
There is nothing English or French
about the lIovaS. Their greatest de-
sire III life is to preserve their indcpcn,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

the capital, where he made the ac-
quaintance of the prime minister and
other members of the government.
lie also had opportuniticst to meet hosts
of the Europeans engaged in enter
prises in Madagascar. There was al
ready great tension in the relations of
France and the IIovas, and Mr. Wood
ford thoroughly studied the situation
which now threatens to involve the
island in war. Mr.. Woodford was re-
quested to give his views ON the pres
ent troubles and the causes that have
led to them.
you know he said, that NADIA
gascar is the fourth largest island in
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
dcncc and their nationality.

dcncc and their nationality.
TO this day the United States has
not recognized Frances right to claim
Il protcctoratc over the island. Our
consul, Waller, took his cXcquatur
from the llova queen in spite of the
protests of the French resident. and,
in spite of another storm of protests.
American citizens have applied for,
and received important concessions in
the island, though the French say that
under the treaty they alone have the
power to grant these concessions We
have treaty with the IIova govern
ment providing that suitable proposals
of American citizens who may desire
to embark in business i'm Madagascar
will be entertained by the native gov
eminent, and in spite of the French
who say no American has right to
ask for anything IN the island except
through the French resident the IIo-
vans arc living up to the letter and
spirit of their treaty with us. IL seems
to inc that we arc not merely disintcr-
cstcd spectators of the present troi-
bles. Many millions of yards of on:
cotton cloth arc annually sent to tho
island. Next 10 the largest traders
there while France has only onc-tcntb
of the trade
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

the world 1t has large mineral and
agricultural wealth, and many years
ago the French dreamed of taxing this
island and creating an empire In the
Indian ocean. just fifty years ago the
French and British, when Madagascar
had not made her present advance In
civilization, seized the port of Tamn-
tavc for some wrong they thought
the IIovas hnd done. That trouble was
soon over. and the English in time be-
came tho fast friends of the Malagasy,
but the natives have never liked the
French. II has been the sorrow of
their political history for the past half
century that the French have forced
themselves so much upon them. They
have struggled long to ward off French
encroachmcnt and ut the same time to
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
To Protect African Animals.

A committee of English sportsmcn
and naturalists has been formed for
the purpose Of dcvising some scheme
for the protection of South African
mammals, chiefly giraffe, zebra, gland,
gnu, koodoo and other antclopcs. sew
cral of which, owing to indiscriminate
slaughter, arc on the verge Of cxtinc-
ton. To obtain this dc 'irable end ID
is proposed to enclose IA suitable tract
OF country of about 10000 acres by
wire fencing. strengthened by strong
live fence of thorn on the outside.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
FOUND TIED AND GAGGED.
Arkansas County Treasurer Held Up and
the Safe Cleaned out.

HARRISON, Ark, Nov. &C. L. Ay-
cock, county treasurer, was yesterday
discovered lying on the floor of his
Office with his hands and feet tied, a
pocket handkerchief stuffed into his
mouth and another bound over his
face.
As he was returning home about o
o'clock the night before from Lead
Hill he was intercepted by two men,
who compelled him to return to the
court house and open the safe, which
they looted. But little money was in
the vault, as the treasurer keeps the
funds in the bank. Mr.. Aycock was
removed to his home, where he lies
Frustrated.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
TOO SMART.
For Her Landlord Did This shrewd
Woman Prove.

FOR her Landlord Did Ihts shreWd
Woman Prove.
They met in a street car, and tho
woman with the golf cape remarked:
II see you still have the Same
house."
"Yes, and at tho same rent" ro-
marked the woman with the ostrich
boa.
.'But l thought your landlord had
decided to raise it?"
''IIe did; but somehow / didn't ex-
pect to move, though Tom gave up the
house at once. You see, | really can't
afford to have any more bric-a-brac
smashed in moving wagons. I've lost
enough already TO stock department.
store"
80 you decided not to move?"
.Not quite, dear. You soc, / told
the landlord that was sorry to move,
but We really couldn't afford higher
rent and that | myself would gladly
show the house to intending tenants.
Then | set every room in order and
waited"
..Well?n
"Well, | really thought that tho
first woman who came would take it.
praised the closets and told her what
swell neighbors we had, and
O"But tn ought you didn't want
to
"No, dear. But just as she Was
leaving ] casually mentioned the fact
that two persons had died of typhoid
ovap in fba nnyt homo. nhn,.o aud ,,,a
two doors below. She seemed some
what agitated, and, when called tho
landlords address after her she didn't
seem much interested. y
"But, Maggie, you know that
was
"Somc time ago? Yes, but ] never
could remember dates, and the people
did die
'.Wcll. did She"
'.Never went near. The bedrooms
were too small for the next people.
and the next ones were delighted, but
thought the rent rather too dear.
Then | remarked that Immediately
after lunch intended to run around
and engage that lovely little house in
tho next square at u low rent. They
carelessly asked which house and
noticed that they turned that corner
''lIow could you?n
"Wcll. you know, it was cheaper.
and If they had taken our house
should have been Obliged to rent that,
for it was near enough TO have my
bric-a-brac carried"
"Yom landlord told mo that tho
Swcllstyles intended to take it,"
They did; but aftor Mrs. Swell
style and ] had gone all over it | sail
Your children all look so healthy
that think the house will Just suit
YOU, but mine You know are rather
delicate and the least hint of sewer
gas alarms us She turned pale. and
! knew ut once that not oven the par
Tor mantol would induce her to take itn
''And the landlords
80! He came around that evening
and said that Us we were such good
tenants he had decided not to raise the
rent. Tom was so surprised
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
The Chinese Gods.

1t was manifest that the visiting
heathen was much impressed by the
magnitude of the ACHE vemcnts of the
Caucasian.
I'VE might have all these things"
he said. ''if we only had the time to
build Them
.'lIad the timc?n
YES. Our gods keep us so busy.
You only have one, and he needs your
attention for SO small part Of every
seventh day. Verify. you have the
royal edge on u.s. And the visitia,
heather sighed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

maintain their independence and keep
the peace.
''IIere are over 100000 people, u
third of whom belong TO one tribe, the
Hovas, people OF Malayan origin,
while many other tribes are of African
descent. In natural capacity and the
desire to advance in civilization the
Hovas are far superior To all other
tribes. They long ago acquired SUI
premacy over their ncighbors. Most
of them live in the highlands of the
interior, and from Antananarivo, the
residence of their queen and the seat
of their power, their control extends
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Just to Jolly His bushes. Along.

Mr.. Dyspcptic-I came by your
house this morning and discov-
cred that your, daughter had
learned how to play tune on that
piano you bought her last month, but
j must say that | think she might
have selected "A more cheerful one.
Mr.. What was the
name of it?
Mr.. ID. i Am Waiting, Ny Darling,
for Thee.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Illinois.
In Other States

The democrats won in all the south
ern states, except Texas, where the
populists get several congressman. In
South Dakota, Montana, Oregon and
Washington the republicans win by
small pluralties, In California the
republicans get all but two congress-
men and the Legislature. The demo-
Gratis won in Utah and New Mexico
and the populists in Nevada. All the
New England states are republican,
Massachusetts by over 100000 plu-
rality.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
COUNTESS MoRosoNI.
rho Most Bramtifui woman In All

Tho Most Brantifui woman In All
Europe.
The Countess Victoria Morosini, the
most beautiful woman in Europe, has
lately become the subject of much gos-
sip in connection with the court scan
dals OF Berlin. The countess is an
Italian by birth. Some years ago she
was left widow. and OF late has
passed considerable ~ her leisure
hours ut the German capital. She Is a
conspicuous favoritc with the en-
pcror, and for that reason alone her
name was mentioned In the recent
anonymous letters which caused such
tumult in Europe a few week ago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17


One day last spring at native celc-
bration graced by the presence of the
Hova queen, the prime minister, her
husband, said in an eloquent speech:
1.-The queen of Madagascar and her
subjects will never consent to sur
render the independence of their
island. No other flag than your maj
estys shall ever float over this
people.
The president of France was present
and heard these words. They were
meant for his ear His bearing to-
ward the native government and the
people has not pleased the IIovas. To-
day an envoy of France, NJ.
lie Myrc de Vilers, is on the
island with an ultimatum which
he will present to the Iiova queen,
Nobody in France expects that the
Malagasy will accept it's terms. If
they include the extraordinary de-
mands which, according to the French
press, NJ. de Nilers has been instructed
to make, there will be war. The NAL
agasy will never permit the French to
establish protectorate over the island
while they have strength to fight
An American gentleman has recently
arrived in this country who has prob
ablya larger acquaintance with the af-
fairs of Madagascar than any otherpe
son in this country. He is Ethelbcrt G..
Woodford, mining engineer and state
inspector of mines in the Africa re-
public In the course of his work he
lived for some time at Antananarivo,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov THE
defeat of Wilson was not conceded by
the democratic managers till noon.
When it was learned that Marian coun-
ty bad been carried by Dayton by 400
over Wilson, the latter's defeat was
conceded, but no figures were given.
The republicans to-day claim hat Day
tons plurality over Wilson will not be
less than 600.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
wire shaft. for steamers.

Trials that have been made with
the new plan of wire shafts for steam
ships are said to show that when tho
shaft is in position and rotating stress
is applied tensile force Is cxerted
upon the individual wires and their
several fastcnings each unit OF
strength sustaining its part of the
total amount of stress. The strength
of the individual wires and OF the
fastening being known, the strength
Of the shaft as whole can likewise
be ascertained.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Killed at Nlcetown. Pm.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. AT 0
o'clock this morning an express train
on the Reading road struck u street
car at Nicctown, Pa.
The car was thrown fifty feet from
the track. Two passengers are re-
ported killed outright and several
others in iured
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

simeon J. Thompson; geologist,
w. s. Blatchley. The pluralities
range frcm 10000 to 10000.
The populists polled heavy
vote, drawing from the democrats.
The next legislature will be republic
can, but as no United States senator
will be elected, the states representa-
ton in the United States senate will
remain the same. The republican
plurality in indianapolis is heavier
than before. The republican county
tickets generally successful.
Ohio.
The republican stat. ticket is elected
by little less than 100000 plurality.
The following were the candidates:
Secretary of state, S. M. Taylor; Judge
of Supreme court, John A. Shank;
board of public works, Charles 4.
Grace; school commissioner, Oscar L.
Carson. Every congressional district
in the state may, through contest or
otherwise be represented by republic
Gus. The four districts in which
the democrats win by close votes, may
be contested. j. 5. Coxey, the popu-
list candidate in the Dayton district
run very we'll in his own town but
elsewhere proved weak. Tom john
son and Cultivate also went down
under the avalanche of votes. A legis-
turc was not elected.
Illinois.
The whole state republican ticket
is elected with pluralities ranging
from $4,000 to $4,000 Cook county
(Chicago) gave the state candidates
10000 plurality. Two years ago this
county gave Cleveland 81, 900 plurality.
The republicans will control the next
legislature by majority of Is on joint
ballot In the Springfield congress
sio:.al district Congressman Springer,
democrat, was carried under in the
avalanche. The next United States
senator will be a republican. Repub-
county tickets throughout the state
were nearly all successful. The popu-
list vote fell below expectations.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
A Curion, Ismplormcnt.

Gcnt-Whcre were you employed
last?
Man Servant AT writing masters
Gcnt-What were you required to
do?
Man Servant had to keep shak-
ing the table when a new pupil wrote
the words: This is my handwriting
before commencing to take lessons"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
ELECTION RETURNS.
COMPLETE RESULTS FROM ALL
THE STATES.
Tae Landslide to the Republican Party
Is Overwheiming the House
and Senate VIII stand--The Minor
Contests.

Returns are now about all in
from every state in the Union. The
returns assure republican control OF
the next house Of representatives. The
senate will remain close with the bal
ance of power in the hands OF the pop
ulists.
The next senate will be divided
among the three political parties as
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
warning Her.

The Husband, musingly-Ycs, times
are very. very dull.
The Wife, quickly--Then I'll bet
I'm not TO get that new hat.
The H.--Don't bet, Mary; don't bet.
II hadn't you would have been in
possession OF that hat before this time.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Fatal Riot In hungary.

LONDON, Nov. "A cholera riot has
occurred in lluszth, village of Hun
gary, arising from the popular anger
ut an cdict declaring that all persons
who die of cholera must be buried in a
separate cemetery. Gendarmes fired
upon the mob, killing four persons and
wounding twenty others. Sixty ar
rests were made
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

A now route Is soon to be estab-
fishcd across the Irish channel be-
tween Ballingeary, near Wexford, and
FishguarJ in Pcmbrokcshirc. The
timc from land 10 land will then be
reduced to 30 or 100 minutes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

II offered Burrow 81 to do Job
for me yesterday, but he said no
wouldn't touch II for loss than $40.
That's Burrows way; he never
touches me fer loss than $40.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Delaware stnI In Linz.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. New
Castle count gives $50 republican ma
jority; Kent, 100 democratic majority;
Sussex, 3I5 republican majority; net
republican majority, 1000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Congressman from Illinois.

CHICAGO, Nov. THE following is
u list of the congressman from Illinois,
showing eighteen republicans and four
democrats:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
steamshln ON EIre.

PORT JEFFERSON, L. l., Nov. What
appears to be steamer is burning out
In Long Island sound Oh this harbor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
MADAGASCAR'S QUEEN.
THE WOMAN WHO Is FIGHTING
FRENCH AGGRESSION.
She is Popular with Her Peopie-Thc
Hova Men Would Follow Her to
Death-The United States Deeply In
terested In the Conflict.

MONG THE HIGH
lands Of Madagas-
car live u brave and
patriotic people
who are preparing
now to fight for
t h c ir liberties.
They arc the Ho-
vas, who rule the
island from their
uplands in the cent
err of the country.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17


The republicans elect state officers
in most of the northern states. As a
general rule the pluralities in favor of
the successful candidates have never
before been cqualed. In Pennsylvania
the governor was elected by $50. 600
plurality over the populist and demo-
cratic candidates The following is
the result by states
wisconsin.
The republican ticket was elected as
follows: Governor, William ii. Upham;
lieutenant governor, Emil Blench;
secretary of state, Henry Casson;
treasurer, S. A. Peterson; attorney
general, w. II. Mylrea; superintendent
of public instruction, John 2. Emery;
railroad commissioner, ID. j. McKinzie;
insurance commissioner, w. A. FriclSe.
The highest majority is 10000 for the
state ticket. The entire republican
congressional delegation is chosen. The
pluralitics are very pronounced. The
populists polled big vote in s:ie
northern counties. The republicans
have the legislature by big majority.
The cities go republican by big plural
tiles. 1t is estimated that 10000 dem
ocrats failed to cast their votes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17

The republican state ticket
is elected as follows: Cover
nor, NJ NJ. Estee; lieutenant
governor, S. q. Willard; secretary Of
state, I. RI. Brown; treasurer, Levi
Rockliffe; encouragement, W. +.
Fitzgerald; superintendent of public
instruction, :. 4. Black: controller, h.
=. Colgan; encouragement, NJ. J.
Wright; superintendent state printing,
A. J. Johnson; justice Supreme court
long term, w. G, Van Fleet; justice
Supreme court Short term), L. IL.
Ward; railroad commissioners, W.
hickman, J. q. Early, w. r. Clark
The pluralities range from $4,000 to
20, 900. 1t is believed that the popu-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
The state Elections.

The following are the latest return,
from the states named:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Minnesota.
Colorado.

The state has gone republican by
about $4,000 plurality. Populists cut
Waite, their candidate for governor.
The Legislature is close. The congress
sional districts are evenly divided be-
tween the republicans and populists.
LATE Pence, populist, is defeated in
the Second district. BY fusion meth
DDS the populists may control the
legislature and thereby elect United
States senator
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-11-17
Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania the following re-
publican state ticket is elected; Gov
crnor, CAMEL II. Hastings; lieuten ant
governor, Walter Lyon; secretary OF
internal affairs, James Latta; auditor
general, Amos Mylin. The pluralities
range from 240,0 to 100000. OF the
thirty congressman chosen twenty
seven are republicans. The republi-
cans carry all but five of the counties
in the state.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-19

cato issues were quiet but firm. Virginia
deferred 6s stamped receipts were u srir
eOAL 4 small sale Of Tennessee settenleht % %
was made at lO4. or city bank STOCKS fhe"'~
sold 900 at l2O IL, go, tt.,ass
Az ,s,,al for a long time there was gooi de-
mand for bonds Of high grade; ana 'le M ~ ',,T ~
cipal advances to-day were mace o| sum. so.i''
,hosa Issues Advances Of from 10 per cent
we're recorded by specialties In tns sei,rl@l 5,-I
list there was not much change In eithrr dlreC- rl
,ion Atchison Is were unchanged az ,''s"
~ and 4 seconds were neglected. Cnlcdso
and Northern Pacific nrsis. receipts. were = per
cont Iog or AT 471tG47. and Northern Pacnr IS
sues wee Irregular Missouri Kansas ana IeNa
0rrte vara Il per cent lower at S2Ss, ana SECONDS
unchanged at A.. Philadelphia and Reading m
cnnes were quiet but hrsts were y per c'h'
higher at 3Gl. Richmond Terminal 5s los, ss
per cent al 26le. Texas Pacihc hrs's zen % y.
nor cent 10 S2Ia but seconds gained y per cent
a. o. Wabash frsts advanced u 10 lv" hu'
seconds fell abruptly per cent 10 a.. reference
is made 10 our full report OF bond sales. g..
Money on call remained in abundant supply
q, I ner cent and rates for time loans were uh-
changed ...,. 81, ,.iIovrs.
I.vchsnpes SIS ass g32: balances. $66S. i3o.
The Sub-Treasury was debtor to The clearing
House Si06 SOC Its net loss on balance was
S2lfl73 made up by d loss ot S3S''-4+ II cur
rencv. less a gain Of Sls407 IN coin. The day :
a,,nrs .,ons Included Receipts S29l754G; pay
mcnts. s812S.7l9; resulting in generaI pAIan',
Of sl5l.Gl2l47. consisting Of SlOil'Soo' '''" anu
$474J4.1% currency ,,...,.,,... ,..
cejyed TO- Law S1GGG72 National bank notes for re-
dempiion.
The customs receipts were NG76ll. the internal
revenue receipts AlC252. and the misceiiA"eouS
receipts $500
'r,-dav'q Warrington Treasury statement OF
co eh ON hand and deposits In bank compares win
tho figures Of the last previous staieHe". ~
follows.
.o9 Agr .oi + ,-o ,,e5 AgTij slds. u Inc ss IA
New-York tribune., 1894-04-19

Mills Building New-York City April Il. 1891.
a MARCUS Secretary