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The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-30

mOckery, a tirvrSty upon .iustic,
and a stigma that attaches itself tc
the good name of independent
Americans. Until public s,nti
meht is loud and strong against
ballot box thieves and suffers. M.
til the balance OF The honest ciVi-
zens Of I'LL parties oStracizc socially
and politically, not only the
thieves, scOundrels, thugs, hench
men, and all the like who prey up
Oh the ballots of American freemen,
but the men who have it done um-
til then we are cropping in the dark,
hoping against nope, vessel with
out a sail.
Let the majority of Americans,
the press of America, the preach
ers, all denOunce such methods !;
start the tide of public opinion and
sentiment against such means, and
then, and not until then, can we
ever hope to keep apace with the
balance OF the country in maintain
ing needed, yes, necessary reforms.
Let our laws affect all alike; to
guarantee and protect the rich as
well us the poor; to punish alike
those who transgress, and then we
who breathe the air of American
independence, can look up to Him
who is on high and say, "Father
we thank thee"
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-30

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The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-30

IN OnIC8SO are NOW Talking.
At recent meeting of the Trades
and Labor assembly of Chicago, Mr..
Thomas i. Kidd, of the Machine Wood
workers International union, said
There is one other subject 1 want
to say few words on. Some of our
prominent trades unionists are candi.
dates on the republican and demo-
cratic ticket. 1 want to say l think
they made a mistake when they ac-
cepted such nominations, and believe
every workingman who votes for such
candidates makes a more serious mis-
take. Those men, if elected, will be
bound to follow the lead marked out
by their party leaders. You all know
what that means. 1t means the per-
petuation of the same old conditions
which you find so oppressive now. 1t
is a campaign Of principle; you must
not lose sight of that fact for one min
ute. No matter how good a friend Of
labor a man may have been he loses
his individuality when he casts his lot
with either of the old parties. Then
don't be fooled into throwing your
vote away for any such. Vote for,
principles, which means the peoples
party ticket"
Another prominent labor leader said:
I'VE union men have always man
aged to agree for 364 days in the year,
but when 1t came to the three hundred,
and sixty-fifth and most important day
OF our year-election day-we have al
ways fallen out By dividing our vote
on that day we have set aside all the
good work we accomplished during
the remainder of the year. Our condi-
tion reminds me of the case of the lady,
who went out for a ride on a tiger.
When she came back she was riding
inside, while smile lit the face of the
tiger. The workingman has trained
first with one and then with the other
of the two old parties, and in both in
stances it was another case Of the lady
and the tiger.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-30
IN ALABAMA.

Without expressing our OWL
opinion upon the questions thai
now confront the people of Ala
bama further than to say that il
there is fraud it should be wiped
out and wiped out nosc. The Ion.
ger fraud remains unpunished the
bolder it gets and the more deplor-
able and terrible will be the results
necessarily consequent upon its
overthrow. That it will and must
be oveithrown is not an open ques-
tion among the honest thinking
people of America. Whenever
the ballot of the American citizen
becomes subservient to fraud and
corruption then America ceases to
be a republic and can be numbered
among the most horrible despotism
of the world.
The Republican party and the
Democratic party together have in
augurated a system of plumber
that has been robbing the people
for thirty years. 1t matters not
which of the old parties get to the
crank it is all the time attached to
the same old mill, and the Demo
cratic party to-day is running it
swifter and more persistently, and
its products (he tramps) is being
turned out faster than ever before.
But the most tantalizing spectacle
of the whole story is the way in
which these same people (the mas
ses of the people) are invited to
the ballot box to relieve their bur-
den only to be ridiculed before and
after the election by being shown
how much faster the machine can
count than the honest voter can
vote. This instance in Alabama is
only repetition of what happened
in Louisiana in which blood was
shed, and should the people of
Alabama carry out their threats
it will only be another instance in
which q like cause has produced
a like effect. This is only a logi-
cal result which is governed by a
rule that is irrepressible and at the
same time immatdble. These in
stances are mere rumblings, mere
spontaneous outbursts sent forth as
warnings of the terrible commo-
ton underlying the social struc-
tnre of this great government.
These frauds are committed and
the despoiler has never denied the
fraud, but has accepted his ill-got-
ten gains relying for his protec-
ton in his plunder upon the militia
of the State or the National army.
The great daily papers of this
State in commenting upon the af-
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-30

has caused general business de
preston in the South. He learne,
from conversation with leadin:
Southern men that the only hop,
of the South is the Northern capi
talists. Planters owning Thousand
of acres of land look forward tt
the day when Northern men vii
invest their money in manufactur
ing industries and make rich tn,
land owner. The Northern visitor
on election day had a desire tC
know how many votes would be
polled in certain precinct.
"How many votes will be cast in
this precinct to-day!" he asked OF
a gaunt- looking Democratic sher-
if who stood near the polls.
Just as many votes as we
need" was the reply of the sheriff.
The Shreveport Times, the lead
ing Democratic paper in the
Fourth District and Mr.. Ogden's
organ in the Democratic primaries,
after copying the above and with
out denying any of it says: "We
may thank him for giving no worse
account of our election"
is there q worse account be-
hind what Mr.. Kennedy gives
And the Shreveport Times con-
dones, yea approves it ! And yet
the Times was probably the loudest
denunciator of the Republican cleo
ton laws, force bills, etc. And
the Times would probably get up
on its hind feet and howl if the
next Congress should be found hon
est enough to throw out ''just as
many votes as we need," or declare
no election in the Fourth District
and send Mr.. Ogden back to see if
he could again outrage the honest
people who voted for him by buy
ing lust as many votes as we
need"
Mr.. Kennedy's statement, and
the Times endorsement of it. shows
how 1000 votes were rolled up in
Shreveport, and another 1000 in
Alexandria, and another in the lit
tie town of Benton, although
''there was little interest in the
event and hundreds of business
men did not vote"
Will the good honest citizens who
supported Mr.. Ogden in good faith
and who would not for moment
think of STOPPING to such methods
as were resorted to in Rapides, Red
River, DeSoto, Caddo and Bossier,
be surprised if we refuse to sub
init to such outrages! Would
they submit to such! Would they
be surprised at Mr.. Bailey's con:
test, or even at the winning of that
contest ! Nay verify, many of
them feel the insult cast upon them
by their party and are ready to en-
courage the Populists in their
struggle for justice and right.
Many of them will not support
Mr.. Ogden in the next Democratic
primaries if he accepts the seat
rendered him by such dishonorable
methods as were used in carrying
the five parishes above.
There are enough good people,
even in the Democratic party, to
frown down and wipe out such
methods, if they will only arouse
themselves to the enormnity of the
crimes.
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Waiter Harris Charged Win the Murder
OF J4atrT


Walter Harris Charged with the Murder
OF Iiotze.
san Marcos, Texas, March A.-pistriet
rour' is un in session and would prob
ably have concluded its work this week
bun Tor The sad AFFAIR at Kyle last night.
N which Charles .. Tietze Was killed.
waiter Harris, charged with the crime
Is now IN jail waiting an Investigation
0F the grand jury. which has been n.
f f},..-a by Judge Teichmueller Tor next
The case Of state VS.. George Hawke.
toT thett OF mule. is being tried.
Jllse p. r Eone ana Hon. C;ustave
Neok nave returned from Wnshington
laey nave been seeking the pardon
% f1rfTF hone, who was mixed uD vim
Hi county bank failure ana together
I'm -nTS oTy was given a five years term
Ia ne ille1 states prison.
judge hone reports encouraging uro-
Atsss ln the case, as he was backed IN
VII very, strong petition as wen as the
personal influence OF the Texas congress
The city election to be held IN AprI ,-
uIhtShlnE active employment for a MIN
VI ol ei!ce-seekers during the dull sea
Roy j. j. williamson delivered an ip-
5ttatllN lecture in the opera house last
9.&ht % good audience Ills subject wa
70 Man and the Woman"
NF, =. w. McLaran Of Sealy has inst
5ee-ht an interest in Bealis drug STORE
ny VIII In The future make his home
A meeting viii begin Thursday night
NiH ae a. 'sted by Rev, J. u. Cunning
ram of Iockhart
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the open door closed It quickly and locked
the sheriff in che jali He then went
through the kitchen OF the jail build.
ms. and running across some vacant lots
was soon outside the borough limits The
sheriff shouted and attracted the atton.
ton Of his wife who unlocked the jail
door and SCI him free
A general aaarm was at once sent out
and immediate pursuit was made after
tho escaped murderer As he had but a
few feet tho start OF his pursuors there
was no possibility Of his getting away
The desperate swan McAlichael's creek
closely pursued by big negro who
caught him just as he landed on the oppo-
site bank He resisted, but the sight Of
a revolver in his captors hand caused
him to yield quickly.
He was then brought back across the
creek, whore he was seized by crowd
that had gathered, and was at once
iynched. Some one IN the mob had a rope.
which was quickly attached to the limo OF
a tree. ami willing hands swung the des-
perado up, From the time ho escaped
from the jail until he was hung only nine
'ecn minutes elapsed.
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TRouBLE ~ sAMnA
Natives Dissatisfied with the Present Gov
eminent

Natives Dissatisfied With the Present Gov
eminent.
Apia Samoa, March Is "A new crisis
seems approaching in Samoan affairs. 4
few weeks ago it was thought here that
trouble among fthe natives was at an end.
chief Justice lde had persuaded the leaders
OF the would-be rebels of Anna h, sinh
init themselves and their alleged causes Of
complaint against the government for his
aeclslQn; This they did and the leaders
were duly punished.
No sooner was the trouble with tt,
Anna natives apparently arranged how
ever than those at the east and most non
u'ou5 part of GpolCt-Atua declared tbe
intention OF resisting the white mems
president have been ocelIpied gS' t6e I I3si
four weeks IN unsuccessful endeavors to
arrange this latter difficulty
Is not thought there win be ali actual
ogthreak but rather that the natives will
di9pl d course of passive resistance to
Lle government by refusing to pay taxes
or otherwise to conform 10 its DEGREES.
trusting tnat the government Viii not be
powerful enough 70 enforce its orders.
mat the present rebels are in earnest
seems clear from these facts that they
have occupied and arc fortifying I.uaitpa.
num-, winch is almost mprcgnable and
Nhlch TamanaSes followers held for a
ong time against all attacks.
~ ne present situation is a critical one
~ IN an empty treasury, and the greater
'4!t OF the natives thoroughly dsgusted /
Win the system Of tripartite control and
me method OF Misunderstanding it, There |
etms pit little hope for the immediate |
uture of Samoa
English and German warships are re-
'ortod 10 be on their way to Samoa. but
20 lar no Official information of their
"ltVIlp'a'eu visit mas been received.
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THE STORY rs DENIED,
NEeoTiArIoNs FOR PEACE sr,,
UNDER WAY.
Nt'h'son onieiais Say Huntington s.n,
n" Mossege-union Pacific Wage Con-
Terence Southern Association May
Go to Pieces Very Soon.

Chicago, March 15,--onicIals OF the Atct
ison denied today that any dispatch had
gone from President Huntington Of tbs
southern Pacific TO President Reinbar9,
OF the Atchison breaking on the nerotis
lions between the two lines. IL was dS.
clared at the Atchlson office that tho
story was without foundation because
they had later information of the progress
of the negotiations.
wired Mr.. Reinhardt this morning -
said Vice President Robson. and If 10
had received any such message from Mr.
Huntington he would have lost no time Il,
tellng me of IT, w
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INFAvoRARLH RrPoRr.

Committee Reached No Satisfactory Con
MISUNDERSTANDING May co.
New York March 15.-AL today's ad-
journed meeting Of the Southern ran
way and Steamship association, the com
mittee of i've brought in their ronott In
the afternoon when the associat lion mot
to receive 1t. II was unfavorable and i'm
substance was an Acknowledgement that
lhe committee had been unable 10 make
any satisfactory settlement After the
recent of the report the association al
Jonrned to meet tomorrow at $3.50
~ is feared on account of the commit
zee having been unable to come 10 some
advancement the association win criImbie
tinnnd. W. " WE
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INIUNcmoN pENlrn-
5uaEs West REFUSES 10 Enjoin the cornt.
ms ~ Iloosl Ortlon Noths

( 5uage West REFUSES 10 En3oin the Cont
tnE W local Option Votes
Neo1vii's. Texas March IA petition
tor intancion was presented BY ]. w
C'ruse @ District Judge STEPHEN r. Was,
Nesteraay 70 restrain the commissioners
eourg o. Tyler comfy from counting the
VOTES 81 tha local option election recently
stla To- this, the Wosivile school district
dpoEe West refuses % interfere In tho
matter Toe following Endorsement was.
~ that worthy gentleman. made on the
pctAfio7- whsch explains his reason for
rctusuE the gtst;
i'refentei on Vhe 1sth day OF Mer,h
49, The Petition does not attack the res
-'.'4 " er fairness OF the election. III,
- 70 cn1o4u fne commissioner 'e,u,t
80 counting the vote and declarine fbe
.Nslln q The aeGtion, which in effect ~
cF1lon statutes in she revised lstnti7tSe
Rge MOI repeated. but amended. and tbn
y. flesc.l ninS penalty for Its violation
nv t4e1 but amended. and ;he
$50 t--tGCic t..Ssl specially saws
gag "sF .ifzactlou. ETC.. shall be punished
p tieS'Sg1 ~ the penal code, and ass5
( isserthes that such an election NAV ~
held io any subdivision of a coI,nsv ~
=. ln7enuon ~ the legislature IS plain
lnp penalty j. prescribed for any Viz
q tch ~ TIE lora9 option laws. irciudfnr
.HS amending set Of iSG By the psnai
5o-s Because The petition presents no
4l-ly e grounds Of relief the writ 81
nsluct-u IS refused
y. Witness my afncial signature this. the
4th day of March, 1885
STEPHEN ?. West.
Judge lrSt Judicial District OF Texas
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WAGE coNFERENcr.
Real Work WIN Begin roduy-cia

Real Work VIII Begin Todns--clars,,
Assistants.
Omaha, Neb., March 15,--It was O'Clock
today when the fourteen Representatives
Of organized labor filed into General Man.
aser Dickinson's office and the confer.
enco over the wage schedule was for.
mally opened.
After President Clark had welcomed
the men. Mr.. Dickinson said that as NTr
Clark's physical condition was such TIM
ne could undergo no great strain he had
called to his assistance SUPERINTENDENT
OF Motive Power Mcdonnell, Superiutenj.
en- OF Telegraph hcrtv and General Man
eyer Dickinson Mr.. Clark would preside
ana the hearings would be conducted az
the court had directed The wishes OF
inc men We're called for and after some
discussion 1t was decided that the real
work of the conference should he com.
menNed al 10 O'Clock tomorrow
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TEXAS TOWN TOPICS.
RESULTS or EFEoRrs or rosr
NEWS CATERERS.
Huntiax fOs safe Blower, In r.ie,ans.
Further Ereets Of ,he storm at Rcea-
dais-eoasAIes People whs Nave
Announced for Once.

GONZALES. Nara as-Tns following
persons aavc aunornced IN fssav.s m.
Qrsrer for oE2ce sihiecs b. the acton q
the democratic ccuuly csnveusi1u. ".
+. ,ioncs. Tor shefsn. n. I. cuailS. Tor
coausv trsassrar. C. Ra.ssseg, fsr taa cai-
sec1os; ". -. Aoersethy ami L. Ceans1as,
for e2ansy clerk. n q. saasrr. so- mo.
fce e the peace sna A. ". HArnRa fsr
corr1issie-rr q es4t Na
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rarisg 80 Fnake stranr a-As srsias, sAs
pcssultsss ard me oAa1oss arr rass gr-
ceinoorarsc viceRrr next November. g.-e
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BLOWN TO PIECES.

Anarchist Bomb Thrower Meets the Fate
Intended for Others
Paris, March ia dynamite bomb out
rage Involving the death of the alleged
anarchist who threw the explosive mis-
sile. was committed at about 2:l5 o'clock
this afternoon inside the chief entrance
OF the famous church of La Madeline. In
addition to killing the bomb thrower
number of people who were In the vlcln-
ity at the time of the explosion were
more or less saveraly injured.
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cArrLEMEN ADJorRNEn.

Fort Worth, Texas, March 10 The
Texas cattle Raisers association adj
journod This evening Fort Worth was
chosen as the next PLACE OF meeting. "a
resolution pledging support 10 thn r5ck.
ing house here was adopted Texas fov~r,
was discussed and several changes in lbe
bylaws We're made.
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RATL1FF ON TRI.AL.


Jury Secured at a Late Hour-Politirs
i Plays a Part
New orleans, La, March Is - The
Il Times-Democrats Kosciusko. Miss. spe-
cial says:
The noted case Of W, P. Ratlnf, for the
| killins of S. a. Jackson, on the third dav
OF the month, came to trial this morning
and now occupies the public mind i'm
| TINS section to the exclusion of every
thing else. 1t is a trial that commands
the public interest for more than ono
reason First it grew out of the intense
political eNcltment occasionally reach
ing fever heat, that has asltated the
country for the past two years. The de.
| PENDANT Is one OF the best known mem
oers of the populist party in this state
WhiIe the deceased was a prominent lead
err. The trial will he noted as being IN ac-
cordanco with the growing feeling in
iaNof OF speedy trials and in line with
Governor stones recent suggestions IN
the Legislature on this subject. If win
pass INTO local history as snost inlnor-
tant event and for years will he dis
eusSed over the nresides Of the people
ne tlal promises to stretch out to great
'ehsth and may occupy the entire re-
maihder of the present term Of court.
W. =. Rautm the defendant, appeared
IN The court room at a M. and in a few
minutes the case was called Mr.. Ratlif
Was neatly dressed in a long black COAT
ana appeared very calm and composod
INC confinement, however, had told ON
MN little, making him look pale and
'hiu. the roll o. Witnesses was called
and most OF them responded 10 their
''lne'' Iae list was long, comprising over