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The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-18
Thin AS Cruel.

In Its article on prOhlOltlOn last
week our neighbor, the Enterprise
says: 1T is we'll known fact
that politicians always fight shy of
an issue like this until it is actual
ly forced npon them and they are
compelled to take sides, and then
in a majority of cases, they man
age to stay on the fence"
This assertion is as thin as chart
ty soup.
If that doctrine is true, how did
the Enterprise vanqnish its oppo-
nent in the last campaign by stay
ing so decidedly on one side of a
similar question and later enjoying
all the fat emoluments of victory!
How did the man who wrote
that article come to share in the
spoils as Parish Treasurer, if not
by getting on one side OF an Is
sue (hobby) and staying there!
If you will reverse your rule
neighbor, it might work.
There is 10 project in the world
of much more interest to the Amer
lean wheat grower than the Siberi
an railroad. Another division 235
miles long was opened last week
Every new line added to this sys
tenn weakens the control OF this
country on the wheat markets Of
the world. The American wheat
raiser must give up wheat raising
and turn to stock and other grains
-Argus-Leader.
Does the Argus-Leader presume
that the Russians cannot raise
'stock and other grains" alsOf W.
would suggest that much better
plan would be to give our whea
raisers the same advantage OF
government owned and operated
railroad with transportation a
cost.
To shift to "stOck and Othel
grains" is simply a temporary ex
pedient. The Gar of Russia ha'
greater consideration for his sub
jects than the American people
have for themselves.-DakOta Ru
ralist.
Down here, we are advised t.
quit raising cotton, the natura
product of our climate, and 'diver
sifyn-raise corn, wheat, anything
not adapted to this country, but
we didn't know you fellows
were being humbugged with TIN
same stuff-ssDiverslfy." W.
knew(!) we were raising so mucl
cotton, we could hardly ever get
biscuit, and seldom a new shirt 10
cotton), but we had no idea yo'
were raising so much wheat yO'
couldn't get a biscuit either
Well! well!! We down South ar
raising so much cotton, sugar ant
rice, you up North are raising s.
much corn, wheat and hogs, the.
out West are raising so much wool
beef and silver, and they bacl
East are ''manifacterin" it so fas
that we get but 4 cents for cotton
6 cents for wool, the tariff for su
gar and rice, 48 cents for silver L
cents for beef, ditto for pork, A
ceuts for wheat, % cents tor corr
and selling it all for taxes and tn
mortgage. Well! well!! our crib
and smokeh0uses and stOrehouse
and warehouses, are getting so ful
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-18
Official Proceedings of the School
Board
Colfax, La. Jan. 5, 1895.

and at time fixed by law, j. F.
Kelly, president, in the chair with
the following members present:
F. L. Craig, S. A. Neal, w. l..
Richardson and VIM. Smith. Alb
sent, &. w. Hickman and j. ID.
Chellette.
The minutes of last meeting
were read and adopted.
The report Of the Parish Super
intendent for 1894, was read and
received.
BY F. L. Craig,
Resolved, That a committee of
three be appointed to make an in
vestigation of the condition of the
books of the former superintendent
w. L. Richardson, and that they
make a full investigation of all
matter appertainingt to the superin-
tendent's Office during the year
1894, and that the president of the
school board, superintendent and
w. L. Richardson compose said
committee; and that they make a
written report to the school board
at its next regular meeting. Car
ried.
The account of j, NJ. Anthony
for the sum of 500 SO for assessing
1859 polls, was laid over for the
reason that he had not made the
enumeration of the children Of the
parish as the law directs.
He was granted until next regu-
lar meeting of the board in which
to make his report.
G. H. Mcknight was appointed
to act with the president and SUI
perintendent as a committee tC
employ teachers for public schools.
The superintendent was instruct
ed to look after the school lands OF
the parish, collect rents on those
leased, learn the condition Of al
school lands, and report on same
at the April meeting.
By F. L. Craig,
Resolved, That hereafter thu
following salaries shall be allowed
and paid to those teaching in tn,
public schools of Grant parish:
Grade Of certificate. Per month
Teachers holding lst grade, $40 o
| - I'd " 80 o.
w. L. Shackelford's claim of o.
commission, for collecting pol
tax, was allowed and ordered paid
! D. B. Johnston having exhibited
diploma from the University O.
Alabama and sufficient evidence o
good moral character. He wa
granted a first grade certifcat
without examination.
H. G.. Goodwin was allowe'
$37 so per annum for parish schoo
printing for 1895.
Tom Flanagan was releases
from further obligations on con
tract of lease for school land:
The two schools in the Pollocl
district were recognized and tn
funds of the district ordered pro
rated in proportion to the numbe
of children attending the respec
tive schools.
VIM. Smiths four children wer
transferred from district No. s
Pollock district and their interes
in the public school funds ordera
transferred accordingly.
Claim of VIM. Smith for hOldin
election on 10th section and H. G
Goodwyn's claim for advertise
mcnt of sale we're allowed, tn
money received for the land to b
pro-rated between the parties, an
if not sufficient to satisfy the clair
the remainder of the claim to o
paid at next sale of 18th section.
F. L. Craig in the chair.
By j. F. Kelly,
Resolved, That w. A. Nabol
and w. C. Roberts be appointe
as q committee to act with the 81
narintondant in tho examination r
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-18

JOB WORK must be paid for
on delivery.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

that he, the said Volney V. Ashford,
will depart and forever remain away
from the Hawaiian Islands, and that
this pardon shall take effect from
the date of his departure from said
Hawaiian Islands, and the officer
having the said Volney V. Ashford
in charge is hereby commanded to
allow him Of said date of departure
to go free And if he, the said Vol
ney V. Ashford, shall at any time
thereafter be found within the Ha-
waiian Islands, he shall serve and
perform his unexpired sentence.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the Government Of
the Hawaiian Islands, this 18th day
of April, 1895.
SANFORD B. DOLE.
By the Presidents:
F. M. HATCH,
j. A. KING,
W. o. SMITH.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17
ASK NO QUESTION.

If the Advertiser represents the
sentiments of the heads Of the Ha-
waiian Republic, the country is GER
tainly drifting into dangerous
grounds. The argument advanced
at present in nearly all instances of
public moment is task no questions"
Leave everything in fact to the ex-
ecutive, and the country, and nation
will be all right. Ii that is demo-
cratic sentiment, we must admit that
we do not understand government
by the people. When Colonel Spald-
ing arrived here with his Infamous
cable franchise steal, the virtuous
morning paper, advised the COM
munity to task no questions" In
praising the decision in the Cupid
habeas corpus case, the official bawls
out that in perilous times the Court
follows the common sense of man
kind, that if an end is desirable, it
would be obtained aud no questions
asked"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, July Ss, 1895.

Ho"oOS' o"'y ""' 1000
1t cannot be denied that the
war cloud which hangs over the
world at present is getting darker
and darker. II is historical
fact that the end of each cen
tury has always been fraught
with bloodshed and strife, in
ternally as well as externally.
The great powers of Europe to-
day are making and unmaking
alliances of all kinds. The fact
is that diplomacy to-day is using
every means to postpone the day
when the crash must come and
gain time for the different coun-
tries to prepare themselves for
the gigantic struggle which will
and must take place before the
present generation dates its let
ters in the year 1900. Turkey
is threatened from all sides. The
Russian bear is extending his
claws and licking his blood
thirsty tongue towards the East
and South in anticipation of
gain. The passive and cold
brother nations who inhabit the
Scandinavian peninsula are
now glaring ferociously ready to
spring at each others throats.
Germany, under its impetuous,
indiscreet imperial master, is
drifting into the deceptive mael-
strom of conquest, and war, in
which all past experience, all
knowledge gained through the
horrors of war are forgotten, and
where only false sentiment and
sham patriotism are ruling.
And while the giants get
ready for the great war their
leaders have realized one thing,
and that is, that no army will
have show, no militia chance,
except provided with the indis-
pensable bicycle. And no Won
der that the monarchial coun-
tries of Europe prefer the "Mon-
arch" to any other kind, and
supply their wheeling cavalry"
with that favorite brand.
We have watched proceedings
in the great countries with a
great deal of care, and we have
secured the sole agency for Ha-
waii of the Monarch Cycle. We
have realized that, not alone a
large stock is necessary, but that
workshop, in which all needed
repairs can be done is in the in
terest of our patrons, and we have
established one above our stores
on Fort street. This "hi"''o'o
infrmary" will atteIfce'rcs. any
sickness" which the wheel
may meet through accident or
lack of care. Our prices are far
below veterinary figures. We
fix the Monarchs sold by us at
cost price if ever they should
need it. We have everything
on hand and have secured the
services of a most experienced
bicycle man, whose work we
guarantee.
AS the bicycle is not only of
advantage in war but love, we
wish to call the attention of the
young boys and girls who have
to spend their vacations in Ho-
nolulu, that we have wheels just
suitable for them. If daddy
can't send them to the country
for trip-or buy them q bow
wow-let them ask him for
Monarch. 1t will give more
pleasure and last much longer
than even a volcano trip.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

Dress goods in quantities to suit
are being sold daily at l.. B. Kerr's
on Queen street Ladies, before
purchasing elsewhere should exam
inc this fine stock. A full line of
Ladies Hats, Girls Hats, Boys Hats
and Mems Hats from 25c. each.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17
SATURDAY, AUG. IL, 1895.
IN RE ". ". ASHFORD.

IL Ino btdJououC puullouou III Vho
official organs relating to The atti-
tude OF Great Britain on the sem
tence and imprisonment of V. v.
Ashford is correct, and if Great
Britain requests, i. g., demands, that
said sentence be set aside, the Ha-
waiian Government will find itself
in an awkward dilemma. The Brit
ish law lords hold that Mr.. Ashford
was con victed on the evidence of an
accomplice, and they hold that such
conviction was improper and illegal.
II the Hawaiian Government
adopts" the views of the British
Governments legal advisers the SEN
tence and imprisonment OF the ex-
queen, Cupid, John Bowler and
others, who were convicted through
the evidence of alleged accomplices
becomes equally illegal and unten-
able. 1t will be impossible for the
Hawaiian Government to accept the
request, i. o., demand, of Great Bri-
tain in re V. V. Ashford without
cancelling the sentences of those
others who were convicted through
the evidence OF accomplices. 1t will
be interesting to see how our wise
men will get out of this latest in
tricacy. We presume they will fol-
low their latest motto and "ask no
questions" while complying with
Great Britain's demand-and then
leave the others in durance vile.
Mr.. Dole was moved by "just
causes" when he pardoned Ashford.
He will now probably be "moved"
by the English Government to can
eel the sentence, and pardon
and payment of damages will un-
doubtedly be due to Mr.. Ashford, a
British subject. illegally incarcerat-
ed in an Hawaiian dungeon. We
have frequently been asked the tenor
of the "pardons" granted to Ashford
and the unconvicted exiles who fell
under the ban OF the Republic. For
reasons unknown the Government
has been extremely secretive about
these documents, not even allowing
the exiles copies of them. 1t will
therefore be appreciated by our
readers that we can present to them
the text of V. V. Ashford's pardon.
1t reads:
l, Sanford Ballard Dole, President
of the Republic of the Hawaiian
Islands,
Moved by just causes, made
known to me, and being advised
thereto by the Executive and Advi-
sorry Council OF the Government, do
hereby in accordance with the power
in me vested grant unto
VoLNEY V. ASHFORD,
now in Oahu Prison, who was found
guilty of the crime Of, misprision OF
treason, by a Military Commission,
duly convened and sentenced to i'm
prisonment at hard labor for the
term of one year to date, from the
4th of February, A. d. 1896, and to
pay a fine of One Thousand Dollars,
which sentence was approved by the
Commander in Chief, a conditional
pardon for the said crime committed
by him upon the express condition
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17
TO LET.

SToRE TO LET ON .,.
~ Kipg street, formerly asHaSs ~
occupied by NJ E. Silva H6sss2 2iS.1
Possession given imme- Ackl5ak
dlately. Apply at No. 322 Nuuanu street.
4i-1w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

This jesuitical and damnable po-
licy is becoming too conspicuous
under our immaculate republic. The
hydra headed octopus known as the
family compact is again to the front
and it is high time that some check
and il necessary "chopping" he done
by the liberal minded portion of the
community-and no questions asked.
We are asked to give unbounded
faith to little clique of men of
whom only one perhaps is in any
way in touch with the people. We
are told to pay our taxes like good
little people and leave the expendi-
tures to the self-appointed clique
which apparently haven't even the
confidence of its own legislature or
former supporters. We are told to
refrain from criticizing the appoint
ment OF military commissions the
wholesale imprisonment of innocent
citizens and the cold blooded
slaughter by malaria, and other dis
eases, of our fellow citizens. 1t is
the will Of Allah Dole. He is great
and-no questions asked.
If we are to live in republic let
us endeavor to make the republic a
true liberty;loving and liberty.re-
specting common wealth where every
official act shall be submitted to the
bright daylight of truth and where
every honest opinion shall be en-
titled to consi deration and "every
sensible question answered.
The ask-no-question policy is
played out. The executive may be
entitled to the confidence and sup
port of the country but its mem
bers are not iDfallible uor are they
the rulers of the Republic. They
are the servants of the tax payers
as are the judges of the Supreme
Court and they owe to the nation a
full explanation and an exhaustive
account of the transactions of the
stewardship with which they have
been entrusted.
We do not propose to criticize at
this moment the decision OF the
Supreme Court in the famous
habeas corpus case. That decision
will undoubtedly be reviewed by the
ablest jurists in the world. But we
can say unhesitatingly that if the
Advertiser has correctly interpreted
the ideas of the judges their deci-
sion will be unanimously condemned
in every country where the right of
the individual is not alone respected
but is the prime lever in the order
OF society. In such countries ques-
tions are asked and answered even
il they involve the safety of a ruling
clique as long as the ends OF justice
are to be obtained. If the chief
engineers of our government ma
chinery wish for the cooperation
and support Of the people let them
dis,vow the policy of the Advertiser
and condemn to eternal oblivion the
task no questions" theory
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

Just here we have to ask il Sher-
ifs and their deputies have a list OF
persons whose persons are held in
higher esteem than others. Circuit
Judge Kalua was allowed to go free
of arrest, to which we do not demur,
but, so far he has not been sum
moned to appear for trial for the
violation OF law.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

Then there was the younger Mr..
Motley, another man who shouted
for annexation, who had to be given
an office in order TO show the people
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-17

1t sometimes occurs to us what
can be the feelings OF those who
meet as missionaries and mission
aries children, and children-i law,
when they get together and raise
their tuneful voices on that verse of
the hymn which bids
"To set the captive free
To set aside transgression
And rule in equity"
How do they reconcile it with their
determination to keep the poor
fellows in prison and carry on as
they are doing. Even the Adver-
tiser now falls into line with a
request for pardons. But we, like
the Star, advocate a general am
nesty. And halfway measures will
only prolong and indurate the dis
satisfaction and hard feeling. For
giveness to all will produce molli-
fcation of all the bad feeling still
existing. Mercy is "like the gentle
dew from heaven" 1t is the one
quality which is both "the attribute
OF God and man." We say there.
fore to the Executive and it's Coun-
Gil Of State: Be merciful and let not
"the quality of mercy be strained"
Then there was the younger Mr..
Motley, another man who shouted
for annexation. who had to be given
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
ROYALTY BANQUETTED
Mere Fields AIinstrels Last Night by the
 Athletic Association.

A jolly night.
 It could hot help being so with Fields Minstrels in the city, for it's members are "cracker jacks" when it comes to creating fun, both in the theater and out of it.
 After the performance last night the management of the Pine Bluff Athletic Association rendered the minstrels a banquet at the arena of the Association,
 A large table was spread with chairs for seventy-fve guests. This table was loaded with most savory delicacies and the guests of the evening. including many of our prominent citizens, enjoyed them selves to their hearts cotent.
 After the feast several members of the minstrel company favored the assembly with songs, and Mr. Al. c. Field. in his inimitable style. read several humorous selections Mir. X. A LeLamin entered the ring" and told q most amusing anecdote which was loudly applaaded. X series of glove contests between local amateurs next followed, and bout hetweenJeh Huggard and a member of the minstrel aggregation was ''hot stuff.
 The guests declared the evening one Of the most enjoyable eyer spent in like mannerby them, and it was in the "wee sma hours that they bade their entertainers farewell to seek needed repose. Fields Min strels have a warm place in the hearts of the people in Pine Bluff and they are always cordially re- ceiyed and are welcome to the very best we have.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
MINGLED BY THE CARS.
Terrible Fate lmetsd. Ont to an un-
 fortunate Woman.

'yerily, the wages of sin is death. A telephone message received be e GRAPHIC from Kearney states
 at terrible accident occurred near
 at place at an early hour this prning. by which q poor. nnfortu- |te fallen woman lost her life. The bman went by the name of Fife |ane. She came from Argenta E days ago. Yesterday she was Rn in Redfield in an intoxicated |hdition and it is supposed that she Plked as far as Kearney and then her intoxicated condition lay |wn upon the track and went to |pp. Her remains, which q north |und freight train on the Valley Froad had horribly inangled. was powered at m early hoar this Prning.
 Coroner Cook is at Kearney hold
 m inquest. having left Pine Bluff that place on q freight train this Prning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

The largest audience of he season greeted Fields Minstrels at the Pine Bluff opera-house last night. There was not vacant seat in the house and many found standing room only. The performance given was first-class in every respect and the audience was kept in q continuous roar of laughter from the first to the last act. The closing Of the per formance was slightly marred on account of the loss of trick pony that took prominent part in it.. The pony escaped from the Opera house yard shortly before s o'clock and it has not yet been found, although many men searched the city over for it last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
THE BANK OF PINE BLUFF.
 ---- Annual Meeting of Stockholders. .--s,nicsrs and Directors Elected For
 Ensuing Year

Probably no banking house in the State enjoyes the confidence of the people in it's immediate vicinity to greater degree than does the Bank of Pine Bluff, which, by the way, is one Of the most substantial financial institutions in the South. Since it's organization i'll 1889 it's bushes has steadily increased until today it is greatly in advance of that of any previous year i'll It's history.
 The bank is controlled by body of men whose names are synonymous with integaity, commercial skill and financial prosperity, and it's officers for years have stood in the van of all progressive enterprises that have given to Pine Bluff her present posi- tion in the commercial world.
 Yesterday afternoon the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the bank was held for the purpose of electing Board of Directors and transacting such business as might come before them. The directors elected were as follows: Thos. $. James, J NJ. Oracle, W. D. Heurn, Us. Mcdonnell, !. W. Sanders, ". B. Howel and ". H. Parker
 Immediately after adjournment of the stockholders meeting the Board of Directors held a session and elected the following officers:
 Thos. $. James, President. J M. Oracle, Vice President; W D. Hcarn, Cashier.
 These names will be recognized as the ones which, during the past year of financial depression, SO successfully guided the Bank through the shoals and quicksands of finan- cial disaster and have, With unerr- ing skill and business sagacity, placed the bank in the very front rank of sound and solid financial institutions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
4 DRUMMER INJURED.
Fown From Buggy and lis Leg
 Broken.

TUCKER, ARK. Nov. 6. 1895. lhe Graphic:
 lulte an accident occurred near \ place yesterday. Two drum ls' Nessrs. t. F. Weodson and G.. Webster, were driving to this Pee rom lsnglan,1. When near K the horses became frightened ran away. Mir. Woodson |ped rom the vehicle and was un- Erea' Mr. Webster was not so |anate. He was thrown to the Pana with great force and one Of @ss was broken just below the E' The driver was also thrown ana received severe bruises.
 Y Webster travels for the Chris
 repper Tobacco Company, s'' Louis. Later in the ne was placed on .aorth,bound passenger train and ," Llltle Rock. Respectfully,
 .IOHN W. TUCKER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-11-06
" TRILBY" A TREAT.
What We'll Known Little Rock Man
 Has to Say About the Above Play.
LITTLE ROCK, Nov. ,, 1895.

LITTLE ROCK, Nov. ,, 1895. To ". H.. Nowland. Manager Pine Bluff Opera-house.
 Dear Sir:-Yours in reference to the play Trilby," which is to appear in Pine Bluff Wednesday night tn hand, and I will say at the outset tLat you will have no better attraction this season. The play is presented by a well balanced company and it is richly stage mounted. This same company gave two performances in Little Rock last week and both were witnessed by large and fashionable audiences. 1t is, by far, the best at traction we have had this season, and the people of Pine Bluff will miss q treat if they fail to see it. Hoping you will have big house the play deserves, l am, sincerely,
 ED. l.. NEWTON.