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The Progress., 1896-10-10

tury =? Why the same men VIII
have ever striven to domi nate poll
tics aud control patronage, by thel
selfish methods of striking at q great
common cause, for personal prefer
ment. Had those leaders been true
to silver and m .de it the very basis
upon when the State platform was
built and placed thereon a man uu'
utterably,ani most vitally committed
to that cause, the Democracy of the
State would have swept her nominee
into Office on tidal wave; and to-da,
ins.ead of apathy, Indifference, dis
gruntlings, assertions, Louisiana
woul have been enthused from ceuter
to circumference; the Democracy ana
silver men would have been ablaze IN
their zaal in support Of the National
and Congressional tickets, and the
administration would not feel uneasy
concerning the result Of the elections
next mouth.
The Progress was bat weekly pa
per. It's editor comparatively young
in politics; thu gentleman who most
strenaoasly opposed him Was su old,
experienced leader with large dailies
aud myrisds of small week. .es at his
back and call for tims it did seen.
as if he WOULD INDEED ruin the young
man politically. But as We stated
long ago, directly after our oppo-
neat, had gained his apparent VIC
tory, the American people are fair
and lovs fair play. and the people do
sse that our position Was thu correct
one-they do recall the prophesy we
made aud they are holding the
proper ones responsible for the great
apathy, the stupendous )ukewarmnts,
among the Democrats, aud they do
see aud recognize that the The Pro-
gress was, then,as DOW, doing its full
duty for the party
The Progress., 1896-10-10

} liams stayed away purposely SO h
conld come IN and violate the Inv
: laid down by his rwn executive com
mittee--the unit rule and obiec
through the papers, hoping thusl,
} to bring about q startling climax.
Now what positions do Messrs. W
B. Ogilvie, I. B. Chase, Leon L
Kahn aud T. P. Williams occupy ?
Why simply mon who are not willing
to be governed by rules leg ally fixed
unless the action of m ajorlty coin
cides with their views. Any man
can perform a part like this.
These gentlemen allowed the use
Of their names as delegates, they did
so understanding the rnle laid down
by legal anthorlty-if they didn't. as
intelligent men, they should have
done so-and failing to attend the
CAUCUS Of their del-gation-ro mat
ter for what cause they were absent
they were-by all rules of society and
government-as mncbly bound bN
the action Of that caucus, ~ any
man who was present. And the fact
thai they have made a public viola
ton Of the rule laid down by the ex-
ecutive committee, places the man
they thus Try to aio, in q far worse
predicameDt, because his only sup
porters are those objectors who do
not attend csucusses, and are bat
violators of the prescribed rules.
Every we'll disciplined party man
tn the State, and every other mar,
willing to abide by the rnles be in
dorses when be takes part 10 an
election, will recognize tals: and the
Jimmies have only weakened their
position by inducing these gentle.
men to unite, or permitting them to
do 80 as An aid to that clau. Yours
truly, BlLLY-BoY.
The Progress., 1896-10-10

The position Of The Progress as a
newspaper and its editor as a politi.
cal factor has been fully Endorsed by
the Caddo Democracy on the first,
and that of our opponents repudisted,
in the refusal ofthe delegation to in
dorse Senator Blanchard. Verify
"Truth crushed to the earth, will
rise again" Aud Right will prevail
in the end.
Our paper and its editor tip their
hats to the Democrats of our parish
In acknowledgment of their vindiccc-
ton.
The Progress., 1896-10-10
APPEAsED BY A MI iHrY LITTLE.
D>aw Deep CunsoItti,n From Very
Light Il h,r.

y Jaw Deep COnsOittlh VcfS
Light Eh.r.
To The Progress %Aa5h
The members of the Blanchard
party i'll this city and pxrtsh-and
tuey are about rs numerous as the
boltocrats-appear to be- appeased
over very small things; are satisfied
with u mighty little, draw deep con-
ISOLATION from very light ether.
Just now they are making much
noise over a very small coterie Of
fr'ends,and it reminds me very much
Of au experience I bad as as a novice,
upon tbs pralries. We were camp.
lng-our party was--and after
awhile / heard most DINING howl
ing, as it coming from an hundred or
more Threats Of wild beasts, and in
great alarm said to one who WAS
us d to such, great Heaven friend
wake up, We are surrounded by q
pack Of hungry, blood.thirsty wolves
go to sleep rejoined he, that's
only one scary coyote"
Now what have the Jimmies to
boast about in the way Of delegates
saying they repudiate the action o;
the majority. There are Mr.. T. B.
Chase and Mr.. 7. P. w llliams, both
excellent intelligent gentleman. But
they have always been strong partisan
Blanchard men, and wers so recog-
nized when their names were placed
on the ticket. Strong objections
We're IN deto them for the very reason
that they were known to be Btanch-
ard partisans. But friends wanted
their names on the ticket and it was
acceded to.
Let it not be forgotten too that the
uait rule was made BY the Jimmy
executive committee, thinking no
doubt then, that the Blanchard party
would control the delegation aud
they could have royal feast all to
themselves Ismay be that Nc, III.
The Progress., 1896-10-10
THE DEMOCRACY APATHETlC.

"A general feeling OF apathy seems
to exist IN the Democratic ranks il
Louisiana. Now, at a time one O
the most potent in our history, wher
united front should be presented to
an enemy active, alert, vigllant, only
sporadic efforts are made, or the &C.
ton is confined to certain localities
parely local,
TINS condition is the logical Sc
.aueuee Of the mode of conducting
the last State campaign. Then The
Progress contended that the great
financial question WAS a State issue,
an issue which should really pervade
every part of the contest. Our pa
per and it's editor then saw and clear
by pointed out the dangers which
wouid befall the Democratic party, il
this live, burning issue be laid aside
to be called into use at thu behest OF
politicians at their will, to be used in
the fnrthereDce Of their own personal
interests. We declared the true sit
nation, that the rank and file, the
men who did the voting without
hope or desire of personal reward,
we're most terribly interested IN the
silver question, and most earnestly
felt that it wss their right to be
heard through their party's voice, and
no one shon|d be chosen Governor
who did not agree with the great ma
prity of the Democracy on the silver
spsstion
Well all know the result. Others,
closer in touch with the party ma
shinery, declared to the contrary:
said the silver question belonged ex-
sluslyely to the domain of National
politics; emphatically declared that
many Democrats favored the gold
standard, and to declare the silver
question q State issue, would be-
equivalent to DISTINGUISHING all
these. Add those who favored the
gold idea most heartily concurred in
this proposition-and when the State
convention met in Shreveport sure
enough the platform read the silver
question belongs exclusively to the
domain of National politics." aud the
Senator was triumphant.
What foliowed?. the most complete
apathy in the Democratic ranks, 40
that Governor Foster received the
smallest vote that has been given q
candidate since the war. Aud this
has been growing worse aud worse
until to day how are affairs in the
Democratic party Why nearly all
the gold men deserving the party,
some few for the Republican candi-
date: some tor Palmer, while the
great majority Of keep-it-out fellows
IRE doing little or nothing.
Ahtow truly has The prophesy come
true' And the very men who DELHI
ars.ely placed the Democracy in this
terrible strait are apparently the
most Indifferent, now that their
point has been gained,
And too some are endeavoring to
draw to themselves prJfusiys Aiuia-
lions and weighty enconiums be-
cause they were instrumental in
bringing about q fusion between the
Democrats and Populists. Aud pray
what made . fusion necessary, for the
frst time IN over qnarter Of . CEN
The Progress., 1896-10-10
WAS IT A SNAKE OR 4 GOOSE ,

WAS IT A SNAKE OR 4 G00sE7
We're the people who were At the
Congressional Convention here last
week aware OF the fact that either an
old stray goose or snake was in the
courtroom I The Progress man dis.
t,nctly heard hiss, but he was not
sufficiently educated on the subject
to know whether it came from si)lv
goose ora venomus serpent.
The Progress., 1896-10-10

Bryan, Sewall, Ogden. These are
the Democratic standard bearers of
the Fourth Congressional District
Let the party puts on It's fighting
harness and teach all opposition that
Democracy.!s cverwhslm ingly tne
relgning power 10 politics in that
bailiwjck.
The Progress., 1896-10-10
Look Out For Sneak Thieves.

It wonld be we'll for the police and
the people too keep out q lynx eye for
sneak thieves. One entered last week.
the residence Of Mr.. F. S. Cain
while the family were at dinner and
took from the bed Miss Matte Gains
--ar:e containing $40 10 money.
The Progress., 1896-10-10

Ogden was the unanimous choice
OF the Democracy on the 1st inst
Let the party put en- its harness and
show what it's choice amounts to.
The Progress., 1896-10-10

The Democracy Of the Fourth Dis
trict is pledged to the snpp ,rt OF
Hon. H, W. Ogden for Congress,
Let us all exert ourselves aud land
him with handsome majority.
The Progress., 1896-10-10

Ten teachers and professors have
been engaged to take charge of the
different departments in the schools of
English, Mathematics, Science. Latin,
German, French, Elocution, Vocal and
Instrumental Music, Physical Culture,
Art, Stenography, Type writing and
Bookkeeping.
Terms moderate.
For further information apply to
MISS KATE P. NELSON,
Principal.
Shreveport, La.
The Progress., 1896-10-10
HOG FEED.

lshave a lot of weevil eaten
rye and low grade Of flour in
stock, which is good for COWS,
horses and hogs, that | offer
cheap, in order to dispose Of it
quick. Parties having hogs,
.homes or COWS sor, all, to- feed,
can get bargain by calling
early,
COTTON.
| am this season, as in the
past, prepared for handling
cotton cheaply expeditiously
and satisfactorily. Consign-
ments solicited
zNA :znzzzz ;<
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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

OF American ancestors: others arc
Americans BY adoption and naturaliza-
ton. But all of them are fervid Amer
leans in fact, imbusd with an ardent
love Of America and things American:
aud though they have utilized and
avaiisd of the art of all the world and
of all the centuries past. they have
here achieved. to degree that the
country as yet little appreciates. in
new and modern forms and under fresh
inspiration. an astonishing triumph Of
strictly American art. expanding upon
it's realization their very best efforts.
with q zeal and enthusiasm worthy
alike OF their profession and their pa
triotism. OF the result. not only they
but all their fellow-citizens have rea-
son to be UNNECESSARILY proud.
As a national palace for books it is a
credit to the whole country, and es-
pecially to its promoters. its designers,
it's builders. its decorators and to Con-
gress, which authorized it and supplied
the funds for it. AS a Pantheon of
culture it is calculated to serve as
lasting object lesson in art, and will
undoubtedly exert strong educational
influence in that direction by elevating
the standard of popular taste. 1t is
built to Withstand the wear and tear of
a thousand years. and it combines in
it's entire makeup the best results OF
scientific engineering, the latest me-
chanical apparatus, time-saving conve-
riences, special devices, ingenious in
ventions and superb appointments.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

Vulnerable. And q remarkable thing
about 1t all, considering it is govern
ment building, is that every one Of
these 800 sculptures, every one Of these
800 pictures and every one of these
countless bits of architectural elabora-
ton are consistent parts of q single
plan. all harmonizing with their sur
roundings and with each other. and to-
gether forming a homogeneous whole,
admirably adapted in every particular
to the distinctive architecture Of the
building and to its peculiar uses.
= To accomplish this end the whole
world has been searched over and ran
sacked for suggestions and suitable
subjects, susceptible Of original treat
ment and Interpretation for American
ewes. and no less than AZ OF the most
celebrated American artists-exclusive-
lv American-sculpto painters, de-
sieners and decorators, have been now
for two years concentrating their pow
ers upon this work. Some OF them are
Americans born, the sons OF long lines
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

The keys will be handed over to the LII
brarian of Congress in February next,
and the wonderful structure will then
become the enduring repository Of the
zoo, 900 books forming the public col
lection of the American people. But
to-day, for all practical purposes. its
perfect character already stands re-
vealed in all it's beauty, lacking only
the last touches and ultimate finish.
II it be true that the chief glory OF
nation is its literature. and that one OF
the most precious heritages of a people
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10
EST FACADE FRONT OF THE NEW NATIONAL LIBRARY.

is a vast national library wherein its
literature can find an adequate and per-
manent home, then. indeed, are the
American people fortunate, for in this
building they will have not only a
palace whose rooms and spaces are de-
voted to the preservation of the ma
tons literary treasures, but temple
whose very walls are dedicated to the
three allied fine arts Of architecture,
sculpture and painting-an art gallery
that amply supplies for the time the
absence of such an institution as sep
arate conventional establishment.
There is nothing comparable to it as
an artistic edifice in all this country,
and as public library building there is
nothing in Europe that approaches it.
It outranks in splendor and magnifi-
cence, as we'll az in size. all other struc-
lures Of it's kind on the globe, although
it's final cost will fall within the aggre-
gate appropriation, $3.50, 900. And this
pre-eminent distinction is due not so
much to its extraordinary beauty Of
architecture as to its wealth of interior
decoration.
Inside it is a veritable fairy land of
highest art, its halls and chambers lit
orally filed, but not crowded, with mas
terpieces of painting, sculpture, archi-
tectural ornament and mosaic and
stucco enrichment. OF set paintings
there are at least 300 throughout the
so rooms, and of formal pieces of sculp-
ture and statuary an equal number,
while the stucco works and other archi-
tectural ornaments are seemingly in
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

A marble inscription above the prin-
cipal arch in the entrance hall tells the
structural history Of the building in
this sentence:
Erected under the Acts of Congress
of April Is, 1886, October 2, 1883, and
March 2. 1889, by Brigadier General
Thomas Lincoln Casey, Chief of En-
gineers, U. s. A.; Bernard r. Green,
Superintendent and Engineer; John L.
Smithmeyer, Architect; Paul ]. Pelz,
Architect; Edward Pearce Casey, Arch
itect."
At first it did not seem practicable
to carry out any elaborate scheme of
decoration the questions of expense and
Of time being the principal difficulties
both very important, as the date for
final completion and the total cost
were approximately fixed beforehand.
But through the wisdom of the late
General Casey and of Bernard r.
Green, the officers in charge, coher-
ent and harmonious color-scheme was
adopted at the beginning, and the mat
left for execution as circumstances and
funds permitted. The leading sculp-
tors and painters of this country were
called in for aid and consultation, and
were found to be not only willing, but
delighted and eager to cooperate. It
was proposed that here was a chance
for them to show what they could do,
and although funds for this purpose
were limited, they entered into the pro-
ject with spirit and alacrity. Accord
ingly commissions for the important
spaces were distributed among the ar
lists at much lower rates, by reason of
its being a public building, than they
would have been willing to accept from
or private corporations,
and the remaining rooms and the gen.
eral plan of cOlor-treatment were dele
gated to Elmer E. Garnsey, who was
at stipulated salary to or
eanize the corps, assisted by Charles
Caf1in and E. J. Holslag, of New York.
and w. Mills Thompson, of Washing
ton, while the important function Of
passing upon preliminary studies and
inal designs, Of making timely sugges-
ions and keeping track of the general
system of decoration, in connection
With the officer in charge, was entrust-
I'd to Edward P. Casey as architect.
The actual decoration Of the walls be-
gan April 1, 1895. and the fruits, ex-
:eeding all expectation, are now ap-
,arent.
Even the outer shell of this display |
8 q vehicle of high art The building
Itself, intellectually, is noble fabric
!: uniform, cleaning white granite,
tire example of the Italian Renais-
ance, rectangular in form, three stor-
es high. 40 feet long by $40 feet wide.
two city blocks and cover
ng nearly four acres; with stately pa
ilions projecting at the corners. and
It the east and west fronts enriched
With majestic monolithic columns of
be Corinthian order: the massiveness
( the walls relieved by 1900 windows
nth castings treated in high relief, by
cliated carvings beneath the pedi-
cents and cornices, and by an ornate
alustrade of carved granite above: the
,hole crowned by a FURNISHED golden
-He<a~S~0 1oS foax IN,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10
WashingtOn Letter.)

NE great CSutucOu
of American art. as
the new National
Library building.
in Washington, de-
serves to be called.
is now rapidly
nearing compile
ton. after seven
years Of uninter-
rupted construction
and decoration.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10
Ambltlous.

II wish, John, that you would get
nominated for some ofice."
Why"
Then all the papers would print my
pictures and describe my gowns as they
do with that detestable Mrs. Thorn
son. whose husband is running for
Observation-Disclosures North An
Gican.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10
IT BEATS THE WORLD.
OUR NATIONAL LIBRARY the
MOST MAGNIFICENT ExTANT.

rhe Great Pantheon Of American AVe
and Literature u AiDest Ready ter
~
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

A spider never finds any h1oy II
flower.
In America 1000, 900 people arc in
sured.
The States produce 1000, coo bush
els OF peanuts year.
America has 9l6 street railways
New York has no electric railwnNA
Saranac boasts q $40, 900 ''log cabin"
The man who prays right always
pays right
We have made enough mistakea
Let's quit it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-09-10

Tn progress OF science. What seems to
have particularly stirred up his ire is
the fact that recently, by means of a
cathode rays. a cat which was suppos-
ed to be dead. was restored to life. and
he fears that the same thing will be
done with the human race; that the
dead will be restored to life. and that
death will become a thing of the past.
His kick is made ON the grounds that
there are already too many people IN
the world and that science is PLAYING
q low down trick on humanity in this
last act The Lawrence man should
keep his clothes on. Science will 20
right on progressing in spite of kicks.
1t may be that death will soon be a
thing of the past, although we doub,
it, but If that is true. all the kicking
in the world won't alter it, or stop the
march of science.
w. F. Fi1uet. a Kansas City travel.
ing man, swallowed two false teeth
and the bridge on which they were
mounted while eating watermelon the
other day. 1t scared him SO bad that
he took special train to Kansas CITY
to consult a doctor.
From good results obtained in rails
ing tobacco in the Indian TERRITORY.
competent judges of the quality and
profitable yield of this plant, say il
should be more extensively cultivated
What Is true of the Indian Tefritory
IN this matter is also true Of 0lklaho.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-17
Hawaiian
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The ceanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean.
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen
teman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the Office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and | take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that YOU want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want.
We have complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot OF the
very latest designs in chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-17

New Officers are Chosen-Arranging
for the Field Day January t6.

The members of the Honolulu Anna
teur Athletic club congregated at the
Y. NJ. G. 4. last evening and selected
officers for the ensuing year. The
choice for the presidency fell upon
Charles Crane. George Angus was
elected vice president H. A. Giles, sec
rotary, and d. F. Thrum, treasurer.
The additional members to the
Board of managers are T. V. King, T..
Il. Berger and Ed Towse, selected by
President Crane.
The field day sports to occur on
January 16 were generally discussed.
The prizes for the different events will
be decided on later in the month by
the board of managers.
The program as contt nplated by Ia,
committee having the affair in charge,
is as follows:
One mile novice, bicycle.
One hundred yards, handicap, run
ming.
Half-mile, handicap, bicycle.
Putting shot, handicap.
/ One mile, greenhorn, bicycle.
Quarter-mile, handicap, running.
/ Three-minute class, scratch, bicycle.
Running high jump, hand.
! One mile invitation, bicycle.
/ Two hundred and twenty yards,
/ handicap, running.
Pole vault. handicap.
One hundred and twenty yards,
handicap, hurdle.
One mile, handicap, bicycle.
Broad jump, hand, running.
Three mile lap, scratch, bicycle.
Half mile, hand, running.
Tandem. scratch.
Throwing the hammer, hand.
One mile handicap, running.
Ring tournament. Only members
can compete.
Half mile horse race.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-17
AT CANTON.
Minister Cooper Has a Private Confer
encc With Maj. Mckinley.

CANTON, Dec. s.--The visit of
Henry L. Cooper, Hawaiian Minister
of Foreign Affairs, and his secretary,
Benjamin Lodge Mark, to Major Ne
Kinley naturally caused a good deal
of comment.
Minister Cooper called on Maj. Nc
Kinley this afternoon, and was invited
to private conference. Mr.. Cooper
said that there was no treaty of annex
alton in process of negotiation at
Washington. Maj. Mckinley did not
indicate to the Minister what his views
concerning the relations of the Ha-
waiian Islands to this country were.
The interview was a short one. but it
was long enough to raise cloud of
rumor and gossip.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-17

The best way to buy any
thing is to borrow it first.
Get a package Of Schjlling's
Best tea Of your grocer. He
pays you your money back if
yyu don't like it.
That's our way of lending,
A chilling & Company,
san Francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-17
GREAT DISASTER.
\ Steamer Is Foundered and 215 Lives
Are Lost.

CORUNNA, Spain, Dec. 10-The ltal-
ian steamer Salier, formerly the prop
erty of the North German Lloyd Com
pany, foundered off the Spanish coast
in the recent heavy gale.
NIGO, Spain, Dec. 10.-There were
21O passengers on the Salier. Her
crew was composed of 6j men.
All on board persisted.
The Salier's passengers consisted of
1l3 Russians, 80 Galicians, 81 Span
iardS and German.
The passengers were mostly in the
steerage.