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The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21
Why They Leave The Old Party.

1t is bad enough when nation has to
use its military force against foreign
enemies, but when the necessity arises
to use the military power for the quash-
ing of international strifes, we must
look it as the manifestation of deep
rooted unhappiness, dissatisfaction and
injustice.
In such an event a good government
would not be content with merely assert
ing its physical power. 1t would attempt
to find the causes for that internal strife
and eradicate them. The conduct of the
republican and of the democratic parties
the utterances of their press and their
statesmen, do not at all inspire me with
confidence that a government controlled
by either of these parties is able or will
ing TO cure our social ills. Both of these
parties have up to this time legislated
for property interests only. Such legis-
lation, however, must widen the gulf
between the classes already existing.
At all times and in all countries the
wealthy classes have become and are the
upper classes, and the producers or
workers the lower class Whether this
distinction has been established by law,
or whether, as in our republic with the
oretically equal right, it has been left to
establish itself by the mere operation of
conditions makes no practical difference
All social and political progress of socie-
ty has emanated from below and not
from above. History produces no in
stance to the contrary. Dissatisfaction
is the mother of progress. The satisfac-
ton with conditions that are and the
desire to perpetuate them, are not crea-
tive of something new. Progressive
ideas arises only in the minds of those
who suffer under existing conditions or
those who feel for their fellow beings
and study their ills.
1 claim to belong to the latter aim
to be progressive man, and because the
Peoples party is party composed of
the dissatisfied, aiming at progressive
legislation, and although there is still
some confusion and inconsistency in the
thoughts of its leaders, / have placed the
little talent which nature has given me
at the service of this party being con-
fident that it will progress in thought
and principle, cast aside all rubbish in
its theories, and that it will help toward
establishing system of society in which
the right of man is paramount to the
rights of property, system of social or
ganization creative of happiness and
content for all. 1t must put government
upon higher plane, under which it has
to perform higher functions than merely
those of a night Waterman guarding
property; and above all, it must create
liberty for the use of mans faculties in
dependent of the possession of pro-
perry
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

Paired against repeal, Democrats
Total Republican Senators for repeal 81
Total Democratic Senatprs for repeal 81
Total Republicans against repeal II
Total Democrats against repeal 22
We will let the readers make the
comparison as regards the love fol-
silver, as shown by the two old
parties.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

want them. The next move rs to
issue more bonds and destroy what
greenbacks there are left.
We have got the people thirty
billion dollars in debt.
They have to pay the interest in
gold. We have got the gold.
They have got to sell their souls
to us to get it.
They are selling their souls for
it. congressman are selling their
souls for gold and patronage.
I've got a cinch on them.
Thousands of young, beautiful
women are thrown out of employ
ment. With them it is starve or
sell their souls for bread. Z
My agents who have the money
are buying their souls by the thous-
and.
am filing up hell with them.
Poverty is driving thousands to
crime. am putting in new and
improved machines for the manu-.
facture of birthstone.
My imps are busy night and day
sharpening the prOngs on their
forks to stir up the congregation.
In a few more years l will close
my mortgage on earth.
l will then enjoy the greatest ag
gregatiOn of variegated shriekS
that has ever been known in hell.
In conclusion, allow me to thank
you for the very valuable assis-
lance you are rendering me. 1
have no discrimination to make
between the Democratic and Re-
publican parties. They are chill
dren after my own heart. They
keep the people divided and fight
ing each other, while we impOver-
ish them. They have been the
means of sending more people to
hell than all other things cOmbin-
ed. Without them we never could
have managed congress. AS it is,
the people have voted for every
thing we have done. In other
words, they have voted thousands
of virtuous women, innocent chill
dren and honest men into hell.
Let us rejoice, my trusty agents,
that it is so. Eat, drink and be
merry today, for TO- morrow ye may
die. Remember, our contract was
that you were to enjoy yourself on
ly OH earth. See that you do it.
The hottest of all fires is reserved
for you. 1 want to hear you
scream. / shall take fiendish de-
light in seeing you take your last
farewell of earthly joys. You shall
never lack attention when You
come here. The fires shall never
shoulder. Pm after all the souls
l can get, but Eve "got it in for
you," especially. My next letter
will be to the candidates.
Yours for everything in sight,
SATIN DEVIL.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21
The Vote on Free Silver.

For the benefit ofiour readers we
publish the entire vote on free
silver, and on the unconditional re-
peal of the purchasing clause of
the Sherman Act. The following
shows the vote as politically divi-
ded in the House and Senate in
the extra session of Congress in
1909.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

Though our opponents call this, as
they probably will. glittering general
ties, time will prove that / am right
and that the lessons which / draw from
history are true.
That the above is from an intel
ligent mind, is not to be questioned
and that his conclusions are correct
is indisputable. The sooner the
people unite in this determination
the better it will be for the coun-
try.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

We elected congressman for our
servants, but they seem to be serv-
ing Wall street and bOssing u.s.
Tyler Tex News.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

Democrats who refuse to eat re-
publican dishes are getting out of
the so-called democratic party
Tyler Tex News.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

The Popus Job Office prepared all Printing
in the neates style, at ST. Louis prices. Will print
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21
Letter Heads,
Envelopes, Posters,
Dodgers, Note Heads,
Cards, Funeral Notices.
Give your work. guarantee Style price
promptness of delivery

The Poput designed spread the people knowledge
their political and social rights excellent advertising medium
crcuIates largely among all classes.
Be to subscribe for it. Be advertise in it, There no
harm getting both sides of all questions Therefore hear side by
sending Dollar for the Popuist year.
Then send your JOB PRINTING styles and prices We
believe please you let try and then you will know wha
do
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

~ +. MACt1EN. Editor.
II. l.. BRIAN. Associate Editor.
Published by the NatChitOCheS Publishing Co.
1t will give the leading local and general items
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1894-09-21

we now mac almost complete
control of the currency according
to the programme laid down in the
Hazard Circular.
We put the screws to the people
and produced the panic of 1873.
Prices of property sank lower and
lower.
My agents had the money and
they began loaning it out at usury.
When the national bank charter
ran out had congress to renew it.
In 1878 We had to yield a little
and coin some of the silver, and i
allowed congress to pass the Bland
act.
In 1890 my trusty agent John
Sherman, secured the repeal Of the
Bland act and the passage of the
Sherman act. aa 5s
All this time recruits were JOIN
ing my forces. Among these were
Grover Cleveland and John G..
Carlisle. With their valuable as
s;stance and a careful distribution
Of official patronage, we succeeded
in demonetizing silver again. We
also produced another panic. We
have now got things nearly as we
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

The sacred concert given Ivy the
Augustana Conservatory of Music,
under the auspices of the Home Mis-
sion Circle. at the NJ. +. church last
evening, was well attended.
The program was opened with a
soprano solo. followed hv a solo.
chorus and quartet selection. Then
came duet and n tenor selection,
and Prof. Griffith rendered n
baritone solo. A chorus and quartet
followed, and closed part one of the
program. Part two opened with a
bass solo, followed by a chorus and
another bass solo. The second part
then closed with n chorus, Halle
lujah."
The concert was one long to be re-
membered by those who composed
the audience. The soloists were:
soprano. Miss Agnes Braney; tenor,
Robert Blakemorc; baritone. Prof. &.
+. Griffith; bass, A. Il. Gilman, of
Rockford.
The quartet was composed OF the
Misses Lille and Minnie kohler.
Robert Blakemore and David Hawk
ms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Police Points.

The four boys, George and Harlio
Cheney, Ben Condiff and Ray Ham,
merly. who were detained at the sta
ton yesterday for stealing money
from SPeidel's drug store on Sunday
afternoon, were released last even
Ing on promise OF better behavior,
and on account of Mr.. Spcidel's I'M
Willingness to prosecute them.
These youngsters may consider
themselves rs being very lucky, and
should they ever come under the
suspicion of the police again. they
will in all probability spend several
moons in Pontiac.
The case of the City VS.. .sJake'
Grove for refusing to move his house
boat. was compromised this morn
ing in Magistrate Schroeder's court.
Grove promising to move the boat at
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
FORMALLY FIRED.
McCaUE Oustcd From the Western A ssocia-
ton Des Moines Now All Right.

A special from Des Moines saws:
President ID. +. Rowe, of the West
crn association. has issued bulletin
declaring that W. S. McCaull, having
forfeited his right of the Des Moines
franchise by failing to get the
grounds in shape. the franchise was
transferred to $. +. Prick, OF Des
Moines. Mr.. Frick is capitalist
and will back the club in n snbstan-
,ial manner. Wor, on the grounds
will begin at once, and the players
have been ordered to report imme-
diately. w. Tratlley will manage
the team. The team will be made
up as follows: Pitchers, n. f.
Grogg, Lowell, Ind; Frank Beginner,
Deadwood, S. D.: Bert Maytum,
Warsaw, Iowa: catcher, c. f. Jones,
bloomsbury, Pa; fielders, Letcher,
indianapolis; Knox, Baltimore; A. c.
McVicker. Omaha: first base. l.. c.
Graves. Nicola. Iowa: second base, W.
Trafiiey, Des Moines; third base, o.
Patton; short stop. Lee Kip. Cedar
Rapids; catcher and fielder, W. ii.
Mclaughlin, Springfield, Mo.
Base isalI.
Grave doubts have begun to be en-
tertained Ivy n great number of Rock
Islanders that Joe KatZ may not APP
pear in Rock Island at all. His con-
duct, to say the least, is exceedingly
queer. but there is way of compell-
ing such men to appear. as was clear
~ shown in First Baseman McGuirk' 5
case two years ago.
Manager Sage has succeeded in
signing Ii. +. jackson, of Union City,
Ind. to play first base for the Rock
Island ball club the coming season.
Jackson is a player of excellent rep
utation, having gained snch through
his connection with the Minneapolis
and st. Paul teams and the lndianap-
oils team of the National league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
D-,ss Goods Department.

I.. nt duua,c-iold brocaded
.-..rI dress Goods in the leading
.-. also hgrk-&jc per yard.
-.fu.t.ry sale price Is! cents.
ur Iut "i"b" double fold dress
MD. assorted cclurs. 2jc and soc
yarl. introductory sale price
cents.
ON. 20, sg-.n.h Turted novelty
-.. .uttu-- l5o per yard. Intro
.ry sale price i4c. Rights to
-..r,e.unn..ty.
lr. 'ut s.-lneh wool lIenriettas.
...ur--a,-1 u'ack-ioc per yard.
Introductory sale price pic.
sr.a oil WOO. storm scrgcs, 80
nI ". per yard. introductory
sal. u....aNH.
nn. .. H..iu.b an wool scrgcs. 46-
m. a 5000 ll.uricjtas. GS and 1jc
n- .ar. Introductory sale price
.H.0ut-
un. nr.r.uliug the best import
r. ut.. .-... .ahrics rs follows:
..a.a .a, -'licl. per yd. $l.20.
.r.0 JalHards. per yd. 81.
l..r.. Whip cords. per vi. ~.
I-ra A-or.1c-. per vi. Sl.25.
i-.r.. figured Hatist. per yd. 81.
-.n.H satin Iraycrs. pr yd. S1.2O.
81. .r '.', great Introductory
a..a' l1g per yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Miscellaneous.

Gold plated satin spear stick pins.
Introductory sale price l. cents.
No 5. all copper. nickel plated
tcakcttlc. Introductory sale price
81 cents.
Tin cups ! cent.
Rice root scrub brushes. ) cents.
No !. Galvanized tubs Is cents.
Large size sponges &c, &c, Sc.
Twin dress stays, ) cents.
ChildreR's lace and silk caps, 10
cents and up.
a large assortment of tortoise
shell hair pins. ranging in price
l cent mp.
Ladies vests cent each and up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
SCARE SEEMS OVER.
Wood, the Small Fox Patient, is I'm
proving.

Wood, the Small Fox Patient, is I'm
proving.
Summer Wood, the small pox pa
tent at the pest house, seems to
have passed the worst stages of the
disease, and is reported by DR.. Sala
to be gradually improving to all APP
pearances. Otto Schmidt, the nurse,
has been indisposed for couple of
days, but is better now. DIR. Sala
says that there are no indications
whatever of small poX symptoms
with him, and that the ailment is
merely 4 severe cold.
The Scare Over.
The scare over the appearance Of
the scurrilous disease in Rock Island
seems to be practically over, and
while it is little early to determine
definitely, both Health Commissioner
Eyster and DR.. Sala feel that the
spread of the disease has been effect
ually checked, though it is possible
that other cases may yet develop, or
may he developing now. The period
OF incubation is - days. and this
time will have passed tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Obituary.

Mrs. August Bauermens died at
her home, 2l15 Fifth avenue, this
morning. of dropsy. The remains
will be shipped to Geneseo Sunday
for interment.
Mrs. Carl Frickel died at her home,
1902 Harrison street. Davenport,
yesterday, of Inflammation of the
bowels. aged 80 years. She leaves q
husband and five children. The
funeral will be held from the Ger
man Lutheran church, Rock Island,
this city being her former home,
Sunday afternoon ut 2 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
ANOTHER POINT GAINED.
The Seventeenth Street Paving Commits
sioners Appointed by Judge Glenn.

The city has gained another point
in furthering its paving improve
ments without unnecessary delay,
especially as to Seventeenth street.
Having met with such unsatisfactory
conditions on going to the Henry
county court with the petition To
appoint commissioners, City Attor-
ney Haas decided to make an effort to
90 into the Rock Island county circuit
court and have the matter disposed
Of there. thus avoiding the necessity
of a change of venue to another coun-
ty. Judge Adams being an interested
party having waived jurisdiction.
The proposition to 90 into the circuit
court was opposed by Col. Henry
Curtis, representing the property
holders. and after the question had
been thoroughly argued, Judge Glenn
decided in favor OF the city.
Named the mmissioners.
He accordingly named the COM
missioners to assess the costs this
morning. They are: Messrs. John
Crubaugh. +. II. Thomas and V. NJ.
Banding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
River Eiplets.

The Weyerhauser. Pilot and J. A.
Graves went north.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge ut noon was 4:S0; the
temperature 40.
The j. X. Graves came down with
16 strings of logs, and the c. W.
Cowles, Pilot and F. Weyerhauser
with eight each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Madam Hutchinson

Reveals the hidden secrets of life
with wonderful exactness, restores
perfect tranquility between husband
and wife. Consult her on private
matters. lost affections through the
efforts of others. Consult her Mt 231
Twenty-first street, corner Third
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

OF medicinal agents is gradually rel
egating the old-time herbs, pills,
draughts and vegetable extracts to
the rear and bringing into general
use the pleasant and effective liquid
laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the
true remedy see that it is manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
company only. For sale by all lead
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
THE NEW NO. 4.
a Discussion as to the School
Boards Rooms.
SHOULD THEY BE LOCATED TBERE9

In View OF The Prospects or ~ City Hall 4,
Wonid he Needless Expense Some
Anxiety as to the Safety Of the O,,
Hniidin-, and Opinions Thereon.
The handsome new No. 4 school
building on the corner of Seventh ave
nue. and Twcnty-second street. is rap
idly approaching completion. The
structure itself is practically fin
ished, and work is now mostly con-
lined to the interior, though there is
some stone work yet to be done. The
school Will be 4 beauty. as well as n
credit to the city in all respects.
There Is wide difference of opin-
ion among members of the board as
To the advisabilitv of utilizin" one of
the rooms of the new buildino
for the purposes OF the board of cdu-
cation. and while there are some
members who favor the idea. cspcc-
tally those residing in the immeii-
date neighborhood of the buildinr.
there Is also 4 strong feeling of oppo-
sltion, on the ground that the ar
ran%ement OF the building should not
he fixed TO suit the convenience of
any OF the members. as none of the
directors are elected for life, and fu-
turc members are rs apt to live down
town rs up, and in fact it is ALWAYS
quite likely that the lower end will
have a representative. Justice to all
would seem therefore to suggest the
retention Of an office for the board in
the ccntra! part of the city. The
mem DerS receive no remuneration for
their services. and the rooms of the
board rs well as the superintendent.
should he retained in As center a
location as possible, whore they will
he convenient alike to Ill portions OF
the city. The supporters of this
theory are strengthened in their posi-
ton by the fact that a new city hall
seems now assured, and that the
school board should have an Office in
it. While the school district is sep
arate from the city, yet it is never
theless part of the municipal gov
ernmcnt in the general acceptance oi
the term. and n great advantage of a
city building will lie to have ali
branches OF the city represented in
it. The additional expense of fixing
up room for the board in the new
No. 1 seems therefore in the light OF
all these circumstances to he unnec.
| rSSarV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
A Smart Woman

Is always ready for any emergency.
She keeps bottle of Parks Cough
Syrup in the house in the summer
time. A summer cough and cold is
quickly cured by it. Unequaled in
Group. Sold by Hartz & Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Anxiety About the Old building.

\ number of patrons of the No. 4
school have manifested some anxiety
OF late a to the safety of the build
irg soon to be abandoned, owing to
the shaky appearance of some OF the
walls. which in some respects are
considerably out of plumb. but con-
tractors and expert builders con-
verscd with by TUE ARGUS on the
subject, are confident that there is
no danger whatever of collapse, and
assure The ARGUS that there is mo
occasion for alarm rs 10 the safety Of
the children for the remainder of the
.-wccks' term. Some of the people
up that way have been in favor of
having the school abandoned forth
with. which unqucstionably would
be the best course to pursue, were
the 2JO children who attend there
ieopardizcd in the least degree. The
hoard feels. however, that there is
net the slightest danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

Mems suits at 1888. Other houses
think they arc doing wonders at SO;
rs usual, only more so, undertaking
everybody on everything-thc Lon
don.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Cups and SauCers.

Semi-porcclain cups and saucers,
per set. 81 cents.
J-inch plates, each 4 cents.
6-inch plates. each, ; cents.
1-inCh plates. each & cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
a Pleasant Affair

About fifteen couples gathered a
Roche's hall last evening, and gav,
q most delightful dancing party il
honor of James McGuinn, of New
York City, and who leaves Monday
after n pleasant visit to his parents
Blcucrs orchestra furnished the mu.
sic. Those present were:
Misses
Lncia Nciuinn, Margaren, Gaeticr,
Ella LawIe-, Anna NcGuiru
Nellie Siaitrry, Marie Roche,
Cath rinc Roche, Agnes Sexton
Josephine Roche, Mary O'Urrne
Anna Slattcry, Lima StroehIe
Mary Collins.
Mcssrs-
James McGGinn, I'M Colliuan
.ohn sexton, trauS Kelly.
ID browne, John O'pav
Geotre Weise, George Stroehic,
Joe Stroehie. otto kert,
James Reidy, Ed Dolly.
John Dolly, l.. uis Nin.er
Ed Goepcl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
SIS, $40,
&/R These are Our
VIZ Three Winners.

Which place in the field against any and
all competition, to thoroughly introduce our new
styles, about Us suits of well made. good-wearing
mems suits, at S. We want everyone to and see
the quality make and fit of these suits They cheap
at $3.50 but bought them way under price, and S5 is
what choose sell them for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

Nur. ..a.s ,..k bourbon laces.
.rH.n ra' tops. also butter from two
F" 200 Iuebr. wide. all the very lat
... design, from 9 cents per yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

We are the people who quote prices
and other people follow-the London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
E0u11g
{ MCCOn7bS
Introductory
sale =.

nm uc come with the greatest effort of our lives-the
Great Introductory alc-its joyful news our first
big sale to good friends and customers We
want to fttngly impress your memory that to
Introduce ourselves to you is to give an attraction
that will long be remembered as the greatest
bargain givers west of Chicago.
m with great expectations, and you will have them more
than realized. Come and get acquainted with the
new firm, goods, values, new bargains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Wash Boilers.

Best copper bottom and full poll
ished in Hat or rim bottom. extra
heavy. Introductory sale price
IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Satincs.

Best French satincs. high art
".rHng introductory sale price
j. cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20

Challenge price on sons cents.
The London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Our $40 Mems Suits

Beat any value you Cash and cheap wool en-
abed us to buy mems fine all-wool Cashmere sus-the
genuine Lngllsh Clay WorsedS Nobby Scotches IN the
but what values! Ordinarily they would you SIS.
but we are not after big profits. We want to you
with the best clothes at the lowest price. Guess
doing it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-20
Our SIS Line

Comprises the fine Clays for dress The imported
weeds IN the new Regent Sac-Simonia finest fancy
Worsteds in the beautiful new shades-n fact class of
suits which always sold $50 S22. Every to fit
perfectly Competent taors make alterations free of
charge