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The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
Colfax Dots.

Grant parish school board met Satur-
day. October 9Th. Proceedings of same
win be sent next Issue, we failed to Sc
cure same this week, for the following
reason:
The report of the grand jury relative
to the action of the parish superintend-
ant was read as follows:
We have examined the parish treasur-
er's books, and find same correct. We
consider the school fund very sacred
one. and have made a very careful inves-
tigation of same, and find our parish su-
periutendent's salary amply sufficient for
his services, and find that the law allows
him actual expenses while away in the
interest of the schools and find further
that he draws the patent price of $50 to
cover expenses to attend the supcrin-
tendent's annual convention. For in
stance, he draws $50 for his expenses to
Lake Charles, aud like amount to
NatchitOches. We believe that the trips
can be made for great deal less money.
We find that he has been paid the sum of
S202 to cover the expenses of four trips
to these conventions, and we are certain
that prudent man could have made the
trips for about one-third of the amount
drawn. Too much care and judgment
can not be used by the president in draw
ing his warrants, and we suggest that
an expense account be presented before
drawing his warrants. We also sug-
gest that the school board endeavor to
secure the services of competent exam.
iners who will discharge this duty free
of cost
This. extract was taken from the re-
port of the grand jury sitting at the Sep
tember court, 1894. Judge w. L. Rich
ardson, the parish Superintendent whn
is also ex-officio member of the school
board, and secretary of the school board,
was called upon for his resignation.
He agreed to resign, but when the board
was about to adjourn, he declined to do SO,
and was removed. This action on the
part of the secretary caused the board to
adjourn amid some excitement, and no
minutes were regularly recorded. The
board adjourned until Saturday, Octo-
Der 18th, to elect new official.
At Meredith plantation gin, about two
miles below Colfax, Tuesday morning,
October 9th, w. H. Irwin, while feeding
the cotton gin stand was caught by the
coat and jerkcd into the machinery, and
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
FRIDAY, October IL. 1894.
The Georgia Election.

For some cause or another the
papers have ceased to give us any
further results of the Georgia elec-
tion. The Democratic papers first
claimed the State by about 10000
majority, bat finally admitted that
it was nearer 1000 than it was
even 10000. Since this time we
have failed to hear anything more
about it. The Democratic papers
also claim the election by the black
belt vote. This shows conclusive
ly that in Alabama and Georgia
the Democrats have nothing to de
pend upon but the negro vote, and
another remarkable fact the negro
has gone TO voting solidly for white
supremacy.
Hon. ThOs. L. Watson says there
was untold fraud in the election,
Int Notwithstanding this fact the
P0pulists have reduced the Demo
cratic vote from $4,000 majority in
1892 to 1000 in 1894. This is a
good showing and points to the
fact that this country is fast going
into the hands of the people.
The Democrats made IA tremen-
tons fight employing any amount
of Doodle, The Populists claim
the State by u majority of 1900
which no doubt is correct.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

back idea. or the government own
ership of railroads and telegraphs."
None of these absurd vagarics
can find place in any genuine Dem
ocratic PLATFORM" There is no
doubt in our mind that this Demo
cratic organ speaks from authority
from, and dictation by the Demo-
cratic bosses at national headquar-
ters. 1t is nothing short of an Of
ficial notice to those would be free
silverites seeking to dclude the peo-
pie to get their votes, not to GO
so far in these pretenses as not to
be able to slide back into ranks af-
ter they get the offices.
This accounts for another fact,
and that is that so many Democrats
are running for congress without
any expressed platform of princi-
Piles. If the Democratic party
had intended to keep faith with the
people Of the Fourth Congression-
al District they would have placed
their candidate upon platform
containing an absolute free silver
plank, but this they have not done.
There is no expression whatever
from the Democratic party of this
district by any platform whatso-
ever, that pledges them as a party
to the free and unlimited coinage
of silver. Now readers, if you
are fighting national banks, and if
you want free silver and green
backs, vote the Peoples party tick
ct, it is the only party that is
pledged to these things.
Mr.. Bailey is our candidate on
that platform, now if you are real
ly in earnest vote for him.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
POLLOCK, La, Oct. 3, 1894,


EDITOR PoPULIsr:
II you will allow me space in your
valuable paper, l will write you from
this part of the country. Prof c. Vim
cent made us an excellent speech yes
terday. think he opened the eyes Of
the people and put them to thinking.
All we. need is enough like Prof. Vim
cent. Mr.. Bailey was not present, as he
was expected. But / think Prof. Vim
cent is sufficient to convince anybody
that the Democrats are not going to do
anything in behalf of the people. He
gave the Democrats rousing reception.
The Professor made us a fine speech
Would be glad to hear one like it every
week. ] think the people had better
come out to the polls and try the Peo.
ple's party. They have tried the Demo
Gratis long enough to be convinced that
they are not going to do anything for
the poor man. They should come out
and vote the Peoples party ticket and
stay with it and see that they get fair
count. As long as you vote and 20
home and leave the ballot box in the
enemy's hands you may expect to be
counted out. Success to the POPULIsr.
d. B. COATES.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
Can You See AM Difference.

There is not man in this town or
State, who has not blazing fire, and
meat for dinner every day in the year,
nor would flaming sword in the air at
tract SO much attention as beggar in
the street. Charles Dickens in letter
from Boston, 1912.
In 1898, 5000 people without
homes and without bread, assem-
bled in the city of Boston to de-
mand work or bread of the legis-
lature. This has been done under
old party management. Do you
see why you should vote to con-
tinue it!
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

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A failure to do 50 will consign them to the waste
basket.
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Democratic Party Not in Favor
of Free Coinage.

The free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer is n populistic idea and has nosplace'
in any Democratic platform. 1t is equal
ly as absurd as the subtreasury itlea, the
grecnback idea, the opposition to nation
al banks, or the government ownership
of railroads aud telegraphs. None Of
these absurd vagaries can find place la
any genuine Democratic platform. They
are ouly catch phrases invented for the
purpose Of deceiving the unthinking and
are both impractical and vicious in the
last degree. Ii there is no difference
between the doctrines of Democracy and
those of Populism then it makes no diff
ference which party shOuld triumph, as
there can be no logical reason for the ex
istence side by side df two parties rep
resenting the same ideas; hence every
time n 80 called Democratic convention
adopts Popufistic platform it is. in ef-
feet. a statement to the world that in SO
far as the members of that convention
are concerned there Is no longer any ex-
cuse for the existence of the Democratic
party. In race between Democratic
Populist and a straightout Sister Lease
and Governor Waite Populist, our sym
pathies are with the straightout pepu-
list every time.-Baton Bouge Advocate.
The above taken from the Demo
cratic organ of the State is suffi-
cient to convince any thinking man
thas the Democratic party is not
in favor of the free coinage of sill
yer, in fact, it has never so declar-
cd. notwithstanding some of our
country journals pretend to hold
to that view, despite the over
whelming evidence against it. The
Baton Rouge Advocate is the au-
thoritative organ of the State
Democracy, and was made the Of
fetal organ of Democratic ad-
ministration because of its simon
pure Democracy, and speaking for
the Democratic party and by au-
thority says: 1T tthe free coin
age of siiver) is equally as absurd
as the subtreasury idea. the oposi-
ton 10 national banks, the green
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
His Merit Recognized.

In speaking of Populist meet
ing in Alexandria, in which Messrs.
Bailey and Vincent spoke, the
Town Talk has this to say of Mr..
Bailey:
Mr.. Bailey was the first speaker. and
made very favorable impression. He
is q fluent talker. and evidently thor
oughly posted on the current political is
sues Of the day. Mr.. Bailey seems to be
sincere in his battle for the party of his
choice, and his words convey the thought
that he believes the Populistic platform
adopted into law the only remedy for
present national evils.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
OBITUARY.

With deep regret and sorrowful hearts
are we again reminded Of that irrevoca-
ble decree of the Great King, Dust
thou art, and unto dust thou shalt re-
turn" by the sudden death of our much
esteemed young friend, Miss Oracle
HALE
The subject of this sketch was native
of Grant parish La, and the youngest
daughter OF Rev. j. C. Hale and wife.
and died at her native home at the early
age of eighteen. One of her many dis
tinguishing characteristics was her strict
adherence to Christian duty. she seem,
ed ever ready to show forth to the world
her unflinching faith by her daily walk
and untiring kindness to her many
friends.
She became member of the Baptist
church at quite tender age, and there
remaided a model Christian, unswerv-
ing in her determination for good, till
the angel Of Death babe her spread her
downey wings for flight across the cold,
dark stream, into the realms of eternal
bliss, to join with her loved ones who
have gone before.
While it is with much grief and regret
that we must say Farewell to our
young friend, it is indeed a consoling
thought for us to have that blessed as
surance that another bright jewel has
been added to the blood-washed throng
in our celestial home. Though we
would not call her back, let us strive to
meet Der there.
She is waiting. ever waiting.
For the friends she loved the best,
And she'll gladly hail their coming
To the mansions Of the blest."
"One by one the Lord will call US,
As our labor here is done;
And then as we cross the river,
We may meet her one by one"
W. r. ONEAL.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

Just as We 60 to press we learn
of a wreck on the Texas & Pacific
Railroad, in which the fireman,
Tom Hernden, had both wrists and
his thigh broken, and the engineer,
Jarrod, had one leg broken and re-
ceived internal injuries. Both in
hospital, said to be doing as well
as could be expected. 1t is said
that the wreck resulted from care
lessness. We were unable to olearn
particulars.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
Dots From Winnfield.


The Populist rallies held at Pol
lock, Grant parish. and Hurricane
Grove and Gansville, this parish,
by Prof. Vincent and candidate for
congress. Mr.. b. w. Bailey, were
decided successes. Over 400 peo-
pie attended each place, magnifi-
cent dinners, such as only the
country can furnish, were served
up, and Populism was ably ex-
pounded to willing hearers.
Meetings were held at night,
near each place, and were largely
attended. At these meetings Prof.
Vincent illustrated his remarks
with a magic lantern with telling
effect. Populism seems to be
growing even in its strongholds,
and all we have to fear is the dan
ger of our people staying at home
in the country precincts.
Winnfcld will give a basket din
ner, and a crowd to hear Mr.. Bal
ley and Maj. Cox next Monday,
Q5th).
The Watkins and Ogden meet
ings at this place were small, but a
good portion of the crowd present
was Populist.
The Democratic primary held
here last Saturday was 35 for Og-
den and IS for Watkins-a num-
Der of these votes coming from
other wards by people just come
to town on Saturdays business.
Don't suppose 3 other boxes in the
parish were opened. The people
seem to feel that they have but lit
tie interest in Democratic prima-
ries.
l have often said Gov. Foster
could not keep his police jury in
this parish Democratic, that is, ac-
cording to his style of Democracy.
The Populists besieged them so
heavily with petitions in the mat
ter of building a courthouse, that
they have agreed to raise the as
sessment on fnc-timbered lands
instead of raising the rate of taxa
ton, to build a courthouse.
Now 9-tenths of this land in
Winn is owned by nonresident
spectators, and hence Winn is to
have splendid brick courthouse,
without raising the taxes of SIN
gle resident, except one that owns
this kind of land. The Peoples
party and the Alliance before it,
contcnded for this principle for
years, and now that the police ju-
ry have adopted it as good Democ-
racy, they ought and will be COM
mended for it.
Winfield is building two story
school building, and will have a
fine school. She is already en-
ploying two teachers at good sala-
ries.
Crops arc good, the worst about
them is their price. B.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
The Bond Issue Is Coming.

The receipts at the United States
Treasury during the quarter end.
ing October lst, 1894, were s79,-
379,414, and the expenditures were
S9S, ,459, l29, leaving clear def
cheney of SI9,O79,7l5. This means
that the people will have another
issue of bonds to pay interest up
on.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

What has come over the Courier.
JOurnali 1t has been advocating
the free and unlimited coinage of
silver at D ratio of Is to 1, until
recently it has adopted the inter-
national theory of Cleveland.
Something significant in this.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

John 7. Callahan, of New Or
leans bribery fame, has been SEN
tenced to the penitentiary for five
years.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
Why Don't They ?

During Cleveland's first term the
Democrats had control of the
house. Their excuse then for not
enacting some measures of relief
was that the Republican senate was
in the way. That it would not
permit the passage of such meas
ures as the people needed and de-
manded. The failure to do any
thing again put the Republicans in
power in 1888. Harrison was
elected. In 1890 political Gland
slide" gave the Democrats
the house by AS majority.
Again their cry was they
had no ''chance" to do anything.
They cavorted around about how
quick they would give the people
free silver if they only had the
chance. They could hardly keep
their shirts on when they talked
about the "robber tariff" If they
only had "a chance" they would
knock out the trusts and throttle
the greedy corporations. They
fairly foamed at the mouth against
the encroachments of capital on
the rights of labor. They swore
eternal friendship to the men who
made their living sin the sweat of
their faces"
Then came the election of 1892.
The people trusted in the promises
of the Democratic leaders. They
gave the Democratic party COM
plete control of every department
OF government. We held our
breath. Now all these mighty
promises would be fulfilled. We
imagined the trusts quaked before
this mighty power. We could see
in our imagination the corporations
covering before it. We thought
We saw justice putting on a new
dress and Frightening up her scales.
Now labor was to be enthrOned and
capital taught to know its bounds.
But 10, what bitter disappoint-
ment!
Justice appears in her same old
dirty garb.
She has the same old ''loaded"
scales.
Cleveland appoints a corpora
ton lawyer to prosecute the corpo-
rations and trusts. His cabinet is
made up of lawyers, most of whom
represent corporations. Then fol-
lows the record. The things they
said they would do they did not
do. The things they said that
ought not to be done they did.
Now, they are wringing their
hands and pleading for more time
for another "chance."
But the question arises: Why
did they not do something when
they had the chance?
Why did they not remonetize
silver, as they said they would, in
stead of demonetizing it!
Why did they not give us real,
genuine reform tariff bill as they
promised!
Why did they not wipe out the
trusts and the national banks?
Why, oh, why, did they not do
something to show their regard for
the peoples
They have lied.
They have deceived the people.
Shall we trust them againaEDa-
kota Ruralist.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

OHIO.
Sentinel, at Lima.
Progress, at Sandusky.
Populist at Wellington.
Tribune, Birmingham, Ala.
Reasoner, Nashville, Tenn.
Times, Rushville, Indiana.
News, Wabash, Indiana.
Journal, Hammond, Indiana.
May we keep on dying some
more.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

We learn that T. Monk Wells, of
Natchitoches, is a candidate for
Congress on the Republican ticket.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12
Dying Out.

The folling new Populist papers
have started up in the last few
days
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

subscribe tor the PoruLIsI.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-10-12

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