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The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
ACT AT ONCE.

The appeal headed, ''The Peo-
pies Fight" which. appears in an
other column, is one that will
reach the heart as we'll as the peck
et-book of every Populist in the
4th Congressional District that
wears either of these articles about
his person.
There are but two answers to be
made to this appeal: one is the
answer of the INDECENT or the slug
gard who says III CAN'T and gives
up the fight to submit to privation
ten times worse than those denials
necessary to do their part in the
cause of reform the other answer
is that of action, which speaks
louder than words. Every ener.
getic hustler who despises oppres-
sion and is a freeman by choice
ana not by gift, will meet this hon
est, earnest appeal with action
either in work or money-be it ever
so little.
Remember that while times are
hard and money scarce, our party,
which is the only hope of relief un.
der the sun, is steadily forging to
the front-never making a back.
ward step-gaining in every election,
and just as sure to win as the old
parties continue their service of
Wall street. But the people can
very materially hasten fhe victory
if they will push the fight. Or
they can seriously retard it by
sluggishness aud inactiOn.
The fauds that we wish to show
up by this contest are due largely
to inaction on the part of profess
ed Populists. If every parish in
the district had each put up just
half the amount of money that the
poor little pine-woods parish Of
VIM did, we would not have had
many frauds to complain of noy.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

T. We call the attention of. our
readers to new business card ap
pearing in this issue. Mr.. Chas.
Inter has been ia business here
for several years aud has quite
reputation already, but he is now
enlarging to make room for the
growth of his business and he
wishes to let the public and his
friends know all about it. We
hope our friends will help those who
help us, by giving Mr.. Inter a
reasonable share of their patron
age. He will always be found
with an elegant stock of goods at
the new brick store, formerly the
Boston store. Read his card and
call on him.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

Several whole souled brave-bearted
Populists in each parish did their
duty, and more than was expected
of them, but the majority did moth
ing hut vote, and numbers did not
do even that.
We know men who staid at home
election day Oh the silly excuse
that it was of no use TO vote, they
would be counted out. Such cow
ardly inactiOn makes it possible
for us to be counted out. Such
men so-called) do not deserve to
be free, and ought to be perfectly
satisfied with the present delight
ful(!) state of affairs, OF any other
condition their masters see tit to
give them but it has always been
so, the sluggardS and do nOthings
never get interested until the fight
is won, when they do the growing,
while a few brave hearted perse-
vering souls do the work, bear the
burdens, make the sacrifices, aud
get-a big name after they are
dead.
The workers never stop, hOwev-
er. to parley over what they are to
receive, but bent OH duty they
press fearlessly to the front, and
do what their hands find to do.
We have many such workers in
the Fourth District, and we hope
they will take up this part of their
work and push it to a successful
issue.
What is done will have to be
done quickly, as we have only
about 80 days now in which to
complete our case and let every
one do his duty. Information as
to evidence that may be secured
and contributions may be forward
ed to this office, which will bt
headquarters in the contest.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
WACO LANDING, La,
December 9th, 1894.
EDITOR POPULIST:


EDITOR POPULIST:
Dear Sir Il have a subscription
list headed "COhtest Funds" and
l expect to raise $500 or $1,000 at
this place for that purpose. Every
one that 1 have spoken to about
the matter say that they will throw
IN little. l think that ward III
will raise at least $1,000. Every
ward ought to organize Contest
Clubs for the purpose of raising
the amount of money needed in
Bailey's contest, this can be done
easily, every POpulist that voted
for Bailey will come up with his
little sum.
Hoping that we may raise the
amount needed and be successful
in the end, am truly,
j. W. SELF, JR.
The above letter proves what we
say elsewhere in regard to the peO-
pie raising funds for campaign pur'
poses when they try hard enough
"Whit' Self Is a worker from
"away back" and a veteran reform
er. How many more will join us
in the struggle.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
A Strong Law Firm.

As will be seen in this issue Of
the paper new law partnership
has been formed between Messrs.
Jack, Tucker and Fleming. There
can be no doubt of success with
such a combination of legal and
business talent. Mr.. Jack has
practiced at the bar for over thirty
years and his preeminent ability as
a civil and criminal practitioner is
known and recognized throughout
the State as we'll as elsewhere. Mr..
Tucker though younger in years and
legal experience has attained the
full measure of success, not only as a
lawyer, but as a thorough business
man. Mr.. Fleming is a bright,
young, energetic man, who bids
fair to rise to the highest rank in
his profession and is well fitted to
do his part in this most excellent
combination. Our best wish for
them is the success that they justly
deserve. We take pleasure in
commencing them to the business
world.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
PROHIBITION QUESTION.
Must Not be a Sidetrack.

The petition on this question,
referred to elsewhere as q news
item, having secured the necessary
number of names, will 60 before
the police jury next Monday, and
in all probability will be acted up
on favorably, that is an election
will doubtless be ordered.
Now in principle, We are and
have always been a prohibitionist,
not in the sense of belonging to
political party which is in existence
in the United States, and is sup
posed to have that idea as its basic
principle, but locally, and for the
benefit of those people, a majority
of whom desire to be free from
the whiskey influence.
And we are agreeably surprised
at evidences which lead us to be-
lieve that a majority of the people
of Natchitoches parish, will at this
time favor prohibition.
But we have never considered
prohibition question of national
Importance, nor worthy of super
ceding any of the great questions
agitating the people of this State
to-day, many of which will come
up for solution at the ballot box
about a year hence. The most i'm
portant question that is before the
public to-day, and which the peo-
of Natchitoches must help TO solve,
is a question that amounts now
practically to prohibition, not on
ly of the sale of whiskey, but of
the sale of every thing else as well;
and preferring no prohibition at
all to this particular brand, we
would strenuously oppose the cam
paign about to be inaugurated, if it
should be delayed or extended so
far into the future, as to form any
part of the approaching State
campaign.
While we believe every man,
whom we know to be heading this
movement, is actuated by honest
motives and is favoring prohibi-
ton either on moral or business
principles, there are those who be
lieve that the movement will be an
attempt to ''side track" so far as
this parish is concerned-and may
hap the state-the issues of reform
that must be made in our state
campaign. We do not incline to
this latter view and hope it is not
we'll founded, but the time that is
given for the prohibition campaign
as measured by the date on which
the election is fixed, will determine
whether or not sinister motives or
political trickery is behind the
movement.
The police jury meets next week,
ninety days would cover all legal
delays and afford all the time ne
cessary for a campaign to either
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

when elected such men would i'm
partially serve the masses Of the
people regardless of party cliques
and machines. Owing his success
to no party and having no hope of
future advancement for party ser
vice, q Judge elected in such way
would meet out equal and exact
Justice to all, and expect his re-
ward in the answer of a clear con-
science and the blessings of hap
Ply people. This would not neces-
sarily deprive candidate for II
judicial position of the right of
suffrage, voting the ticket of his
choice, but would relieve him of
party or machine service or obliga;
ton.
1t remained for the Peoples
party to inaugurate this plan of
improving our judicial system and
while it has not been the universal
custom in that party, it has been
the precedent established by it in
this and many other states, and we
hope the plan will soon become a
general one not only with that par
ty but with both the old parties.
The plan seems to have been an
emiuenly wise one with the Popu-
lists for reasons that may have
been potent in forcing them to
adopt it. Lawyers, who in most
cases are required to fill these pO-
sitions, are trained by their pro
fessiOn to take as a rule ''eitheI
side of a case" that presents itself
to them, provided the emoluments
are sufficient. Therefore you fine
the lawyers Gas a rule" in thai
party which is strong enough te
elect, or control the appointment Of
the officers, and as the new party
has not reached that period of it:
growth in many places as yet, We
find but few lawyers in it, hence
few eligible to these positions.
But if this non-partIsan Idle,
should prevail, as we believe it vii
sooner or later, and lawyers SHOULD
discover that being democrats o.
republicans did not mean the ofic'
every time, we should find a grea
many more of them in the People
party, or at least giving express
/, ion to their honest sentiments re
CARELESS of party.
There are several judicial dis
tricts in this state which the Pop
ulists can control, and instead o
nominating some weak lawyer wh'
: has half way come over to then
for that very purpose, we hope tC
see them denouncing all nominee
for such Offices, voting for the bes
men only, men who are indepen
dent of all parties, and lendin.
their energies to elect Populis
legislators and their other ticket
in full.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

Transient advertisements. 81 per square first in
sertion; each subsequent insertion 50 cents per
square.
first insertion each suls quent insertion 50 cents
per square,
local advertisements 10 cents per lina.
Editorial notices. first insertion. Is cents per
line; subsequently 10 cents per line.
Communications are solicited but we viii not be
responsible for any views therein expressed
Address all communications to the Business
Manager. Communications must be sent in by
Monday.
Communications intended for publication should
he accompanied by the real as well az the assumed
name of the author not for publication but ss an
evidence of good faith on the part of the writer.
A failure TO do 20 will consisn them to the waste
basket.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

The store of j. A. Hyde near
Colfax was burned on the night of
Dec. 3lst. The loss was estimated
at $4,000, which was partly covered
by insurance. The burning was
thought to be the work of an in
cendiary. No one has yet been
arrested, but several are under
suspicion.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
Our Judiciary.

Next week we will give an editO-
rial from one of our ablest and old
est Populist papers, the Noncon-
formist, on "Tenure for Life" of
our federal judges. The article at
tacks the wisdom of giving federal
Judges life tenure in Office as .
preventative of partisanism and
corruption in Office, and argues for
their election by . direct vote of
the people.
The partisan rulings against la
Dor and in favor Of capital by
Hicks, jenkins and Pullmau's aven-
ger against Debs are cited to Illus
trate the evils of our present fede-
raj court system, and Marshall
the ablest of our Chief Justices is
quoted as saying, "a corrupt ju-
dietary is the worst curse that can
be sent by a vengeful deity upon
a sinful people"
The article is well-timed, and
We hope the "Non-Con" will 60
further in a future article, and
point ont the evils of partisan
electric judiciary and the remedy
therefor.
We have numerous instances of
the bitterly partisan acknowledged
judges in the interest of that politi-
cal party which exalted them to
their positions. One of the strong
est examples is quoted in the ar
ticle referred to-; speaking of the
electoral commission of '76, which
seated Hayes, it says, ''The peO-
pie then saw the grave and i'm
maculate judges, in the decision of
questions purely legal, diUiding
strictly on party lines with as much
facility and promptness as ordina-
ny heelers obeying a caucus de-
cree. 1t was found that even
Judges for life were still men, and
nothing loath to 'gire up to party
what was meant for mankind"
We ask in all candor, would not
this deplo-able condition have
been intensified by the election of
these partisans by their respective
political partiesi Evidently it is
partisanism as well as the appoint
i've system that must be removed
from our courts. 1t is but>natural
for even judges to do all in their
power for that political party which
placed them in Office, and ON which
they depend for future prefurment.
The remedy lies in making these
offices not only elective but non
partisan. Put no party or caucus
nominees for these Offices before
the people, but let men run on
their honesty, integrity, ability
and freedom from party bias, and
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

See Mr.. f. j. CANDLES liberal
use of printers ink in another col
umn. He needs no recommends
ton to our readers, as they all
know him, and we hope they will
give him that liberal share of their
patronage which he deserves.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

side of the question. and therefore
we hope that that honorable body
will not put the election later than
the lSt of May next, a. we believe
they will iniurc the success Of the
movement il they DO.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
DIED

MAYBIN-At his home near
Alpha, on December 10Th, 1894, s.
H.. MAYBIN aged " years.
Deceased was a son OF our old
friend j. o. Maybin of Ward 8,
this parish, aud to him and his be-
reaved family we offer our sympa
thy for this hour Of trial.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

If the banking bill passes, green
backs will bring premium, as
they will be the basis ola bank. II
any of my friends are lucky enough
to have any money, they should try
and convert it into greenbacks. To
every holder of 81, 800 in green
backs the government will give
$4,000 in bank notes! If you
don't believe it see how hard it
will be to try and get any green
backs. This does not apply to
silver or coin certificates. Every
dollar you leave in bank will ena.
BILE the bank to get three dollars
for one. Can you take hlnts-
Coming Nation.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

Rev. II. w. Hickey, the new pastor Of
the NJ. E. Church of this place, paid US
. pleasant call this week. He was loca-
ted at Shreveport last year where he
had many friends and did much good
work. We hope he will have the same
success here,
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Peoples Party Executive Com
mittee of Grant parish, which met at
Fairfield church on Saturday, December
22d, 1894, adjourned to meet at same
place on Saturday, January 10th, 1895.
at 10 a. m, sharp, and every member 10
requested to be present.
w. w. SMITH,
Chairman p. p. Ex. Com
w. L. SHACKELFORD.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
Secretary.

Under the proposed banking law
80 out of every 100 men in debt in
the nation will be bankrupted.
That will be one good feature OF it.
These fellows who are hanging on
by the skin of their teeth are the
hardest fellows i'm the world to get
an idea. When they join the army
of out tot. works they will be in a
good condition to get interested i'll
the study of political economy.
Hurrah for the infamous banking
scheme. 1t will keep educating
the people that laws can take prop
erty away from them FASTER than
they can make it. But they will
never believe it until all they have
is absolutely gone. The plutes are
helping us.-COming Nation.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
CLOTHING! ClOthing!

Owing to the advance season
and no Winter. we shall sell all
our Mems and Boys Clothing at
very reduced prices. Call and see
for yourselves. All Wool Pants
at So per pair,
7. A. DUCOURNAU & SON.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

See the BARRIERS ''ad'' elsewhere
and patronize him. He is a first
class workman, and gives the most
polite attention to, his customers.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04
Grant Parish Items.

A preliminary trial was had at
Colfax on the 2Sth ult., against Is.
f. and T. o. Moore for the killing
of j. T. Day in the Black Greek
neighborhood, Grant parish, they
were allowed bail in the sum OF
$500 each, but had not given same
at this writing. The shooting oc-
Cured near tho residence of the
deceased, about 8 p. IN. on Christ
mas eve. Day was wounded in the
left thigh and died on the follow
ing Monday.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

E. A. Briggs (col.) shot and
killed his son-in-law, Henry Tur-
nsr, Dec. 25th on Tison's place be-
low Colfax. The preliminary trial
was held on the 2Sth, and bail was
allowed in sum of 5000.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-04

If a farmer wants $1,000 he
gives 1000 bushels of wheat, 90,
900 pounds of cotton or a mort
gage that finally takes his farm to
get the money. If laboring man
wants 81, 900 and works every day
saving half his pay, it takes him
just about six years to get it. If
a banker wants it under the pro-
posed banking law, he writes the
treasurer of the United States and
it is printed and given him. Yet
some people say you can't legislate
money into peoples pockets. Slick
for the farmer and workingman,
amt it.-Coming nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
@. f. KOEHLER,
G. M. PALMER,
,r,o Co w. u. WILLARD,
hi0 Ooin' w. w. p. MCCONNELL,
G.. f. KENAsTON,
q. 0. Cox,
The Com.

ELSEWHERE will be found a propo
sition to the common council from
the Electric Light Co. This propo-
sition is so manifestly fair, if the
coun Gil desires to settle the vexed
question of street lighting, now
is the chance to do it. The question
is thus placed by the company into
the hands of the citizens entirely.
Surely a committee so named ought
to most thoroughly protect the city's
interests, and settle for all time the
veXed question which has been caus-
ing so much trouble.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
Skins" and sour Common Fishes

Skins" and sour Common Fishes,
by Prof. Cox.
Reports from the local managers
of the County Teachers Association
have been received, and all report en-
couraging attendance as well as inter
est in the work. Although only five
of the ten divisions met, and this for
the first time, over thirty teachers
had their names enrolled Mr.. Geo.
III. Sanberg, principal of the Garden
City school, writes to County Superin-
tendent Scherer: "The meeting was
very good. Active part was taken by
all present. / believe the association
is going to be grand success. We
were in session three hours"
"A marriage license was granted
today to John Albert Miller, of Lime
town, and Ida Shole, of Jamestown.
Gill, Bowen & Hurd are helping
John Mccall to complete his West
Front street improvement, and after
that is done they will complete the
Clark street grading. On Clark street,
the lower sidewalk will be placed as
low as the incline of the gutter will
permit, the city engineer says.
Geo. E. Brett states that all but
one of his brothers and sisters were
present at the 63rd anniver
sary of the marriage of their
parents at Clark, S. D., last Fri
day. The neighbors gave them re-
ception in the evening, about fifty be-
ing present. Mr.. Brett ST.. is 81 years
old, and his wife 50 years, and both
are well.
"A very pretty wedding took place
Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Man
kato when Miss Amy Ella Hallack of
Wells, Mimi, and Mr.. Frank w.
Briggs, of Manchester Park, were
united in marriage. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of on
ly the immediate relatives and friends
of the contracting parties. Mr.. and
Mrs. Briggs will be at home after
Nov l at 2l3 Vernon avenue, Macal-
ester Park.-PiOneer Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
CITIZENS STAR LECTURE COURSE

1t has been thought advisable 60 be-
gin the drawing of reserved seats for
the lecture course on Monday, Oct.
2Sth, instead of Nov. 9Th as already
announced. Tickets for the course
are now on sale at Parry's drug store,
price $500. In addition to this, two
young men of the city, Mr.. Osborn
and Mr.. Borchardt, will call upon the
citizens with tickets within the next
few days. We believe this will prove
to be one of the best courses of enter
tainments that has been given in the
city for some time, and we wish the
earnest cooperation of all persons in
terested in such work. The first enter
tainment of the course will be given
Nov. 10, by Hon. George R. Vending,
on the subject, unseen Realities"
Tickets are to be reserved at Parry's
drug store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
MANKATO STO OK, MARKET.
The Railroads.

Chicago, st. Paul, MINI & Omaha Ry
GOING WEST DEPARTS
No Xans rs City & Omaha Exp. 1I:25 pm.
No. & Sioux City Exp. 11:47 am.
No. st. Paul Nj polls & Duluth
local arrives $40 D. M
No. Elm IRE Accommodation $50 a. M
No. 5; l5 p. m
GOING EAST
No, 2 Kansas City Il Omaha EXP, 4:22 a. m
No. 4 St. P, NJ. q Chicago 1855 D. m
No 6 ST. Paul Mp bis & Duluth
local 7:4O a. m
No. Elmore Accommodation 3:n6 p. m
No; 10 1910 p m
Nos. / and 2, daily
Nos: 3, 4, SO. s. 8 and 10, daily except Sun
day,
No. 7, daily except Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25

THE big fight has been declared off
and Corbett and FitZsimmons will
still continue the contest with their
tongues. This may be more of nui-
sance than the fight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.

Trains arriving. - Departing
No, 1O1-11 20 a. m. No. lt2-6:3O a. M
No. 193-1:50 o. m No, 16S-2:15 D. m,
No I33-9:20 p. m. No. 1O4-3:4O D. m
No. 1 ~ makes connections at Wells for East
& South via Albert Lea and Austin. Also all
points west.
No. 16o Tor points as far as Jackson.
No. 1O4 Tor all poin's east and south. TAX.
ing Chicago and Milwaukee sleepers at Austin.
j. C. MOORE, Agent