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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
ANTS, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

are you IN need Of work? If 50. You sreat
liberty to use these columns for assistance in
that direction. While this notice appears the
STATE JOURNAL viii publish free on Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka or Kansas
Teople. all notices OF situations Wanted. mot
exceeding five lines, or -thirty-ive words. in
length. provided that al advertisements Of that
nature are handed in previous to ten O'Clock
Saturday morning; also On Wednesday, Thurs
DAY and Friday. al advertising Of this class
handed IN by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of tilfs nature to be started
except on Saturdays and>Wednesdays. 10 obi
cation is ncuri ed on the part of the advertiser
No worthy and needy man OF woman need hest
tate to take advantage of this offer. No one in
business or having employment is expected to
take advantage of it. but all others are invited
10 avail themselves freely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
YouthfuI Wisdom,

ST am glad to notice, Willie, - remarked
the elderly friend of the family, THAT you
those vile, filthy, abominable little Gig
How do know you don't smoke them? I
can always tell If you did, you would
have a yellow stain on those two fingers
near the ends of them
ssNot much wouldn't! If you hold 'em
tween your thumb an finger and don't
smoke 'e1n up too short, they don't leave
no stain. Chicago Tribune
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City Ignorance.

SIT do beat all, Mandy, what dumb fool
news them city papers do hev,'' said Uncle
Wayback as he glanced over q copy brought
by one of the summer boarders. "Naoy7
here it says tn deerecters of some big milk
comp ny he'd 1neetin ter decide whether
er not ter water Their stock Daon't tn
dinged fools know tibet ther critters I'D all
run dry eff they didn't? Haw?"-New
York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

The maid and her sutton were in the par
lor. The family, seated in the adjoining
room, suddenly heard a staccato percus-
sion, so to speak.
what a singular report, to be sure, -
exclaimed the alert mamma st wonder
what it wasp
Thereat the o'erwise hopeful of the fam
lily slyly remarked:
81 guess it must have been pop gun. -
Boston Courier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Johnnie Chaffle-AIalnma, want to ask
you something.
Mrs. Chaffie-All right, Johnnie.
How did you act when papa was court
ing you? There is a girl in the next block
who seems to take an interest in me, and
I want to find out if she really loves me for
myself alone or is trying Il, monkey with
my young affections ''-Texas Sitter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
To St. Paul and Minneapolis via@Bur
IinCtnr RnntaD

Two splendid through II inns each
day from Missouri river points to the
north via the old established Bur
ling Route and Sioux City line. Day
train has handsome observation vesti-
buled sleepers, free chair cars anC
dining cars (north of Council Bluffs
Night train has handsome sleepers tc
Omaha. Council <5Iuffs and Sioux City
and parlor cars Sioux City north.
Consult ticket agent.
l. w WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
St Louis Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
A Grammarfan,

Mrs. WaIlace-The wood is ready for you
to saw as soon as you see fit to go about it.
Perry Patettic-Pardin me, mum, but
instead of sayin go about it you should Of
said go around Will now go around IT.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
An Obvious explanation.

Chow is it, she said thoughtfully,
'that such seedy looking people can afford
to own bicycles?''
''By looking seedy, - he answered readi.
ly.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

"Truth,' - shouted the orator in tones
that Jared the plaster truth crushed to
earth will rise again. The eternal years of
God are hers. -
''Waal, - said the pessimistic man in the
far corner, sit must be admitted that she
seems wi1lin to take all of 'eIn in gettin
ready to raise ''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
nTore Force ID Habit.

"F'orce of habit is great thing"
''What makes you think sop
81 just saw Jawl1ins and his best girl on
q tandem, and they had the lamp turned
down until it was almost extinguished- -
New York Sunday World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
he Was All Right.

telegram Jaw, demmitl My aunt's will
has been wead, and she has left all her
money to found an asylum for incurable
imbeciles.
Grimshaw- Congratulate you, CholIyl
You are sure of always being provided for.
Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

''Well, Uncle Rasbury, how did you like
the Sermon
"Pow'ful fine sermon, Marse John. -
Where did the preacher take his text?''
'Frum dat potion oh de Scripture whar
de Postol Paul pints his pistol to de Fe-
sions. ''-Washington Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Peter Bales. a celebrated caligrapher of
the time Of Queen Elizabeth, wrote the
whole of the Bible on piece OF vellum
which was so small that it could be hidden
in the shell of q hens egg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Overseer of Chain Gang Ito Pious Pete,
who has been re5ting)-COnle, no loaf1ng
there. You haven't done any work for ten
minutes
Melancholy Mike - Caught you that
time, Pete.
Pious Pete-Well, half loaf's better'n
none.-Up to Date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

DR.. A. P Sawyer: L have used one
box of your Family Cure for a severe
pain in my side, and was cured from
all pain. Mrs. Mary Jane Marshall,
Galesburg, III. Frank Sim, Pharma-
cist COZ Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Friend-You get receipted bills for your
taxes, don't yeu2
Taxpayer and that's about all
Brooklyn Lite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Go to Chicago with the crowd via
the Santa Fe route-the home road
the official route. They will run a
special train July a. Plenty of chair
car and sleeper room. Only one fare
(S1N for the round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
Not Ter Day.

care you the mistress OF this house,"
Mercy, mol This is only Tuesday, and
the cook doesn't so out until Thursday
afternoon Chicago Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Sam FIindman, w S KaIe, Model
Supply Store. H. E. Blount-aI live
rnerchants-seH Gold King Baking
Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

THE most wonderful vegetable in the
t-orId is the trafile. 1t has neither roots
Gen, leaves, flowers nor seeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Gentlemen who retain a youthful ap-
pearance preserve their hair with
Ayers Hair VigOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Electric fan motors at A. Lees. $50
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
LIVERY STABLES.

IT B. McCURDY, v. S, prop, ia West 5th st.
- Graduate Ontario Veterinary college,
Toronto. Fine turnoufs. Boarding a specially
Personal supervision a feature. Tel 156-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try it
]. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Coats-Stannser has n habit of reading
his latest poems aloud TO his friends
Notes-How much money does that cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

Coats-I don't quite apprehend you
Notes-W hat, doesn't he pay his boredi
New York Sunday World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

We do mending and sew on buttons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
FOR EXCHANGE.
EoR sRLEREAl Estate.

FOR SRLE-REAL ESTATE.
~----~-@--~---~-~~- >-~~---~~----------~----
4 OR SALE-GOOd Groom house, TO be re
4 moved. Inquire Az Chandler St
TyOR SALE-Have two snaps in inside resi-
H dence property: three in Lowman Hill and
Martin x Dennis. See me quick. Barnes, lib
East Fourth st.
FTOR real estate and rental property, see r.
Il G. Martin. 313 Kansas ave.
TOR SALE-One Of the finest farms in K2w
Il valley 3 miles southeast Of Silver Lake,
known as the Scott farm; $50 per acre cash.
Address W. r. Scott. SOB East Second street.
Newton. Kansas.
TOR SALE-On monthly payments, several
4 small properties Why not own home
instead of paying rent? w. NJ. FORBES, III w.
9Th
II you You want want t TO 6 5ag REAL
7 ! you you want want to to F isado ESTATE
IF you want a loan on
CALL ON lis East 5th st..
OR WRITE. Topeka Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

NOTICF-TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
~ Be il known that my petition is file in
the Office Of The probate court of Shawnee coun-
~. Kansas asking Tor a permit to sell intoXi-
eating liquors at No. sos West 18th street, in
Third ward in the city of Topeka. Kansas;
and the hearing OF the same Is set for Satur-
day, a. n, July nth, 1886.
A. 0. ROSSER,
Topeka. Kans,. June 9Th, 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
NOTICE.

To the Members of the City Council:
GENTLEMEN: meeting of the city council
is hereby called to meet promptly at O'Clock
p. m. Thursday. July md, 1896, for the follow
ing purposes:
To consider and approve the journal of the
council proceedings.
To consider the report of the appraisers for
the widening of Kansas avenue, north, be-
tween Gordon and Fairchild streets.
To consider pay-rolls for the payment of Off
GERS and employees of the city.
To consider reports of committees.
To consider an ordinance to appropriate
money to pay officers and employees.
To consider resolutions.
To consider petitions and communications.
C. A. FELLOWS.
Attest: s. S. MCFADDEN. Mayor.
[SEAL.l City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
EDUCATIONAL

Sff-Tf ~ C037 ~ foT GeTSo6c GesiT1C S5oTf-
- hand for their own use; / hour each day:
thoroughly practical. DOugherty's School of
the Brief System, 725 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

WANTED-Boy and girls to Join special va
cation shorthand class ? hours each DAY.
DOugherty's School Brief System. 725 Hans. av.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
TENTS AND AWNINGS.

rHNHE Topeka Tent and awning Co. keeps on
n hand all weights and widths of duck. Come
IN ana inquire with Us, or telephone 436.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

TVXTAN1 ED-Everybody to know that the To-
' peka Tent and Awning Co. is located at
l25 Kansas ave. TeIe- 1876
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
MONEY.
UNDERTAKERs g. EMsALMERs

-"~~~~~-~-~--~~-~-@~~~~-0
GEO. B. PALMER Funeral Supply Co. and
~ funeral director. ONCE 500 Kansas ave.
Res. IO21 Van Buren,. Once tel 145. residence
tel. 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
UPHOLsTERING.

-----~~---~>~~~-~--~-~~
Ma ANIED-TO make your old lounges an
W chairs over into elegant latest styles, an
take old carpets and stoves in exchange. Allen
Upholstery, go Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
The Missouri Pacific Railway Co.

General Passenger Agent,
St Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
MONEY TO LOAN.


M ONEY to loan on chatteI Mortgages. l.
4'A Dietrich & Stanhilber, SO Kansas ave.
Mt ONEY LOANED on horses pianos, house
~ hold goods and all kinds of chaCtel securl-
ties. L. BIscoe. 523 Kansas avenue. room 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01
In the Mountains

For Information concerning rates time o. trains and 10
class through service please apply ". F. BRrNSEl
stanL eeneral PasseLEer gent. 81. Louis No.
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g f. SHELDON. N. D.
~ SURGERY AND DISEASES OF WOMEN, with
private hospital Office: No. 720 Kansas Ave
nj Rs.MARY NCKINSTRY. magnetic healing
- - massage treatment. Residence and ot1cs
SS5 jackson. Harrison phone 4OS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-01

w ANTFD-GasoIine stoves 70 clean 81 guar
anteed for season. Old burners replaced
by improved new burners. Storage and re-
pairs. FUN line of summer stoves and ovens
Hull Stove Repair Co..
I16 East 9th st.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04
MAhATMk OF THE0s0PhV.
Mrs. Tiug1sy Of New York to Take
Madam Blavatsky's Place.


Mrs. Katherine A. Tingley, the The.
0s0phical mahatma. seems to be as re.
markable woman In many ways ~
was the great Blavatsky herself. Her
identity was revealed through the talk.
ativeness Of woman who knew the
secret and who could not keep It. Mrs.
TinRley, 80 the esOtericists all says. IL
great clairvoyant, who can roll back
the centuries ana see herself In all
the various lncarnatlOns through which
her soul has passed from the begin.
ming. For instance, she knows that
she ana Nine. Blavatsky were bosom
friends In Egypt 1900 years before
Christ, when they, together, mapped
out the plans of the TheOsophical SO.
cIety. They knew each other In this
life, too, although Blavatsky never
mentioned Mrs. TinGley's name to any
one. This was due to the fact that
they cOnversed In "the astral only.
The new female mahatma resembles
the Blavatsky, but Is not an orator.
She IL, In this life, just plain Mrs. Ting.
ley. of Brooklyn. Mr.. Tlngley, the ma.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04

man Of business when, a short time
ago, he became master OF the island.
Mr.. COrbln was over a shrew nnnn.
cier, bold In venture, modest In success.
ana undismayed by failure when he
met II. He was n native Of Newport
and was closing his 10th year. He
lived In the enjoyment Of exubcrant,
buoyant health up to the very moment
when. overturned by pair Of frlsky
horses, he met his death. His ruddy
skin. elastic step. and sparkling eye
told Of the boyish spirit within. Mr..
Corbin began his New York life as
banker In 1891. He first tried his hand
ut railroad matters about twenty years
ago. when he built q little road from
bay Ridge to Manhattan Beach. Ac.
Qulring control Of the Long Island rail-.
road In 1881 he made II pay. He turn.
ed the Island Into park dotted with
pretty homes. Soon villages and In.
cOrpOratcd towns t0'k the place Of
waste land. and Mr.. COrbln. rich by
that time. now added largely to his
wealth. He believed In the theory that
there are more tw0.blt pieces than
q bills and he piled up the small coin.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04

laughing as he did 80. His interests
were large. including shares In ocean
lines. city realty and many large tinan.
cial concerns. He was a product OF
New York, peculiar to that city, and.
despite his wealth. was a popular man.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04
AUSTIN CoRoIN.

The Railway MagWate Who Was
Killed In Runaway.
Austin COrbin. whose death leaves
Long Island without a ''king." reach.
cd the. summit Of his ambition as n
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04

hatma's husband, Is clerk In the
White Star Steamship Company's Of
Ace In New York. He says he doesn't
believe In theosophy himself, and for
that reason will not talk about 1t to
outsiders. Mrs. Tingley will lead an
expedition of The0s0phists around the
world. The party will be gone one
year.
There are 70 many women school.
teachers In town that you can find hair.
pins on the streets.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
JOE FRAZIER.
,UND OVER TO AWAIT THE Acr1 N On

B 'UHD OVER TO AWAIT THE ACTI N OF
THE Grand JURY.
On SATURDAY. Judge Land heard tn
evidence against Mr.. Joseph Frazier
and bound him over to await thu, &C.
ton OF the next grand jury. Thi. W S
for firing into Mr.. Jim Cade's house In
Ward one. Then he appear d befor
Mr.. Justi 9 Hoy Tompkies and
waived examination upon the charge
Of hav ng made threats against Mr.. C.
w Ian. There is con idarable bitter
cling in the matter, and tn, end of it
has probably not been reacee. i. Mr..
Frazier is about SO years old.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
A, CORDIAL INVITATION

Is extended TO our city and country
friends, 70 call and examine onl
stock of
Fine Cooking Stoves.
Cheap Cooking Stoves.
Coal and wood Heating Stoves.
Decorated China.
White Queensware.
Beautiful Lamps. Z !. =
Bisqne Ornaments a1'
Cut Glass. 5000 = w. 'aV
Table Glassware. 'e'"
Silver Plate.
Lava Coated Cooking Ware.
Lisk's Anti-Rus5 Tinware and
0tner lines too numerous to mention.
n2isiif. J: I'll Texas a. street.,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
FU5LIC SPiR 7.
SHREVEPORT HAS IT-THAT IS WHY 1T
Is GROWING so steadily.

hRE'EPORT HAS IT-THAT Is WHY II
Is GROWING so steadily.
You cannot keep good man down
nor can you keep a good wn from
growing. This is esp scially true of
any town or city who people are pub
lie spin lite as those of Shreveport.
these OBJ erva ions a'e occa | ned by
the vigorous way our citiz4ns are TAX.
ing no d OF the public school BUILDING
que ton. Nosooner did he press call
attention to the great nee. ssitv for
better buildings than the citizens re-
spon ed. They did indulge in anv
meaningless talk. but went down in
their pockets an, put up none Th y
g we in prop rtiOn to their m ans and
aol lty, and are continuing to give.
Now that the ball has starr, d it will
grow until the buildings are erected
and furnished.
We c. ngratulate Shreveport upon
this undoub,ed evidence of public
spirit and ente: prise. 1t will result in
Inc making and uphuiding of the
city Let this spirit of enterprise or:
vail and there is no limi: to our posi-
ollltles' Our future is bright and
grows brighter every day. We hear
OF new railroads that areheading this
way. y e'aare assured of splendid
streets in the near flu ure, W. have
the best COURTEOUS. in til. stat And
now We have the assurance of splendid
public school buildings. God is smi-
Ing upon us, and we are his chosenp O.
pie VIII m h. d lights to bless.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
CAPT. McWILLIAMS DEAD,

Capt. }. G.. McWilliams, one O
the Oldest citizens of Shreveport. dice
here after quite an illness, last week
ID mortuis, nil nisi bonum, is no
BILE sentiment and one which. as a
rule should be observed. But there
are times when, for the benefit OF the
living, some last act of the deceased
makes it the duty of ministers, d news.
papers and other moral teachers to
say something as a guide, when
otherwise complete silence should
abound.
As for the soul Of Capt. McWil-
Ilams, God shall be the Judge; we do
not intend to intimate on the subject
at all; but in reference to the treat
ment OF his only child; to his refer.
ence to her past, The PRoeRE.s has
the moral right to say, it is it's duty
as a fair and impartial Journal to say;
and it WILL say this: That had Capt.
A'cWilliams lived the right kind of
moral life himself; had his example
been what prudent fathers should
be-; mad ne proven by his own con-
duct that the duty of all people was
first to Gcd, next to family. next to
society, then We doubt not that the
only child, the needfol daughter
would not have been under the ban
OF his sore displeasl re-. Ard even if
she has erred, that is now a thing of
the past. She has repented: she lis
living devoted wife aud mother.
While the unnatural father who SET
llmst 1t up as the virtuous and indig-
nant executioner Was q violator of tue
avs OF morals and society to the last;
guilty of the same crimes that he
would cruelty his daughter for
This Is written in no i'll temper or
ceiling, nor would we say Of the
lead what We did not-in The Proc
less OF the living, and had he left of
'ersecdting the defenceless woman
vho was no doubt schooled and i'm
'ressed. deeply impressed with his
wn mode Of living, aud to which is
% doubt due the fact of her great !.
rror, The PRoGREss would indeed
ave said di mortuis nil nisi bonum.
md had he done right aud thrown
round his child his only child,
sared slmost # not entirely without
mothers care the strong arm IT q
'thers protection and = fathers stont
bart, sven q the last, and taken her !
bis hsArt aud home; then this
ovid never have besn written .pd :
= Psoessss would hass joined !
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
TO OUR PATRONS.

Ii ,op want something durable in
yonr kitchen call and see our line Of
new Lava Coated Cooking Ware. It
- the finest cooking ware ever vet
discover d, absolutely indestructihle.
We also carry full line of the c4le.
brated "Lisks Guarantee Anti. Rust
Iinware," every piece sold under alb
solute guarantee. We are also agent
fer that celebrated fiest-class cooking
stove, "The Improved New Enter,
prise. There are others but none
better.)
Call and see them.
+. MARTEL & Son.
hzl-n I'll Texas street. :
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
SIGNIFICANT.
1900 ADVANCE IN PRICE IN THREE

O0Q ADVANCE IN PRICE IN THREE
WEEKS.
There IL lot on Texas street ODD j,
site the postoffice upon which is the
restaurant of Eli Page, and two small
shanty stores. Is The lot is 40 fee,
front aud belongs to the well known
attorney and real estate dealer, Mr.
]. BsSlattary.
The property was not on the mar
ket, but about three weeks ago Mr.
Slattery was offered $1,000 for it. It
seemed fine price but was declined
The next week he was offered $4,000
tor it, which was declined Last
week be was offered $1,000 land dc.
)clined i. This WAS almost $500 per
front foot, for the buildings are of
little or TO value aud have been con-
demned bv the commit ee of the
Board Of Health.
We respectfully submit the fore
going facts indicate faith in Sbreve-
port and it's future. 1t is rapidly ad-
vsDcing. It's steady growth is assur-
"a We know If no citv in tb,.
whole region nor in the Southwest
that has such a bright future. II is
J good town tois to. |
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
WHOSE HElFERS ARE THEY,

have in my possession two heif-
ers; one about IA months old and is
white and brown spotted. The other
u shout 20 months old and is black,
che bushy part Of her tail having
bsen cut of. Both are part Jersey.
Wbose are thays They were taken
mp q my place abont three miles
from Shreveport The owner or own
70 can get them by Paying expenses
and charges. ss w. T. WILLIS,
n2l- I'm. Shreveport, La.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
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PROGNOSTICS.

NAMES THAT HAVE BEEN SUGGESTED A.
PROBABLE FEDERAL Appo1NTEEs.
! Whenever it is ascertained thu,
1 there is to be change in the Fed
eral administration the people in
every locality begin to speculate as
to the probable appointees Of the in
coming party.
-FOUR names are mentioned most
frequently for postmaster # our
growing city. Messrs. P. B. Weaks
). B. Slattery, Henry LaCossitt and
James Heffner. They are not ali
avowed candidates, bat like '.Barkus.r
they are all willing. Anyone cf them
would make good postms ster, ard
they are all more or less in sympa-
thy with the Republican party and
platform
For United States Marshal the
names most generally considered are
Messrs. Alex. Bernstein, Lem Gus
tine and Walter Metcalf. They also
are capable men.
II the appointments are made from
these seven gentlemen, our local fed
eral officers will be conducted in q |
business-like manner. That is really
what chiefly concerns our people
reliable, prompt, business-like meth
DDS in Offices. Federal, State, paro.
chial aud municipal.