The Progress., 1895-01-19
W. H. CL0WNEY Supt.
MADAM RUM0R SAYS ::

was SeIlOuSly AHdhihS ny NO iHi"" ="
have a jail built, as we seem to haye
nothing now but a rotten shell.
That the question of cheap tele-
phone is now engaging the attention
Of our people, and people who seem
to know say we should get them for
less than half that is now paid.
That three important questions are
now before our people; cheaper tele-
phone service, cheaper electric lights
and the handling of the waterworks
and sewerage business. She thinks
the Development CLUB might do
some good work right here.
That good authorities say we
should secure good telephone service
for 500 per annum.
That there are two sides to all
questions but few men seem to real
ize It.
That the doctrine of socialism, in
some form, will eventually prevail
ia this country.
That She would like to know what
is the status of the Silver Lake prop
erty over which the city shonld be
"lawin'' in the Z. S. court.
That there was disturbance on
Christmas Eve between white man
and negro, that the 'collud" broth
er shot so fast that the white man
"Iet" out in short order.
That She used to be right ''pwert"
about saying what She thought, but
since the Judge has taken Her to
task, She will have to draw in Her
horns and-qult. r.. g..
That She will say nothing about
the electric lights failing to burn
Wednesday night, because it now
seems dangerous for a fellow to
speak Of such things.
That Susan B. Anthony will be
heLe next Thursday night and will
no doubt, entertain our people very
royalty. She is the leading woman
suffragist of the day.
That fighting is poor policy and
frequently very straining Oh the eye.
That She again calls attention to
that broken up and out of repair
sidewalk to the little house just in
the rear Of the First Methodist
church. 49,. E6
That policy is poor armor when
it is purchased by the payment Of
honesty, honor and manhood.
That Mr.. Chas. Jordan was not
discharged as call fireman, but his
time was out and his name was not
handed in for the ensuing year.
That The PROGRESS had nothing
to do with that little bout.
That the Judge has dene got Her
bulldozed and She is "skeered" to
talk very loud, sorter.
That people are continually taking
from Her stock of caps and placing
them on folks selected to wesr them.
That She must again lift Her voice
against the unsightly, ungainly con-
dition Of our courthouse square, due
to the lack Of a good sidewalk.
That the police Jury did a pro-
gressiye thing when it made the
Bayou Pierre bridge free pass
tageway. ar,a
That Mr.. Jas. Boisseaa, Jr., is an
accommodating, courteous postofice
official.
That old Erebus got in his work
Wednesday night and knocked the
electric lights all TO flinders.
! That She will not fail to tell the
boys Of fAs,ymisdeeds whenever the
fotcsiion l}sanitesft.. lII /
T. Hit fial sdtahsstsllIss Ill., thyAxAils
had better kserof Of Her "coat tai"
That there 8 was ! skrimmage in
town this week, but She viii nays,
say q word about it. NJ iS,fs
That men employ various methods
Of obtaining notoriety.
That the Judge is evidently an an,
thority on anatomy.
That if She happens to say some
thing which the Judge doesn't like
She will hasten to apologize as its
seven aledge hammer blows, to one
from Her tack hammer. IS naore than
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