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The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
scIATIc RHEUMATISM AND ITS
Cure.

From the Gazette, Burlington, Iowa.
The story of Mr.. Tabor's nearly fatal
attack Of sciatic rheumatism is familiar
to his large circle of acquaintances, but
for the benefit Of others and those SIM
llarly AFFLICTED The Gazette has investi-
gated the matter for publication. Mr..
Tabor is Secretary and Treasurer for
the Commercial Printing Company,
with ofices In .he Hedge Block, and re-
sides at AT Basset Street, Burlington,
Iowa. A Gazette man sought an inter-
view with Mr.. Tabor at his place Of
business to-day. and although he was
busily engaged with imperative duties,
he talked freely ond feelingly on the
subject OF his recent severe sickness and
subsequent wonderful cure.
Yes" said Mr.. Tabor. Il can safely
say that l am well man. that is, my
old trouble with rheumatism has en-
tirely disappeared. but am still taking
Pink Pills and will keep on taking them
a. long as continue to grow stronger
and healthier. as have been every day
since began to use them. You will not
merits Of Pink Pills after you have
heard what I have to tell you. About
one year ago was stricken suddenly
with sciatic rheumatism and was con-
fined to my bed. It grew worse and
rapidly assumed the form Of inflamma-
tory rheumatism. I suffered constant
and acute pains and all the tortures
which that horrible disease Is capable OF
inflicting. At length under the constant
care Of local physician I was enabled
to return to my work. but only at inter-
walls. Severe attacks would appear reg
ularly In my back and descend into nv
leg and foot. and threatened to make me
permanent cripple. / tried various
remedies for rheumatism, but without
any beneficial results. grew pale weak
and haggard, and my family grew
alarmed at my condition.
About eight weeks ago my mother
induced me to try DIR. Williams Pirk
Pills for Pale People. and you know the
result. Before had used one box felt
greatly relieved and much stronger
continued their use and improved rapid
ly. l have now taken eight boxes and
feel like a new man and completely
cured.
In reply to inquiries Mr.. Henry. the
druggist. stated that DIR. Williams Pink
Pills were having a large sale. that IL
was particularly gratifying to him to
know that the customers themselves
were highly pleased with the benefits
they had derived from their use; that
many OF them stated that the pills were
the only medium that had done them
any good; shat they not only gave
them quick relief but permanent bene-
fit. That the pills do sell and that the
pills do cure Is a certainty.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q
condensed form, all the elements nec-
esscry to give new life and richness to
the blood ard restore shattered nerves.
Pink Fills arc sold In boxes only at 30
caHts box or Elk boxes for $3.50, and
May be had Of all druggists. o. direct By
Waij from Dr. Williams Medicine Co..
bchsnsetaly. ~ :. ~.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

There are in this country 100 sepa-
rate railroad corporations, each with
scores of highly paid officials. Once
in while they get to fighting each
other, but with the exception of these
rare intervals, they are all the time
conspiring with each other to cheat
the public still more. If some railroad
should be too independent to suit them,
and lower its rates, they either crush
it by diverting the traffic, or bribe it
to raise its prices again.
The railroad millionaires have acuuir-
ed their great wealth by wrecking one
road after another to enrich themselves.
The government has taken charge of
the roads they have wrecked, restored
them to prosperity and handed them
back to the wreckers TO be wrecked
once more. Such folly 'twere trouble
to find.
If the country had built the western
railroads itself, and operated them at
cost, like it does the postoffice, the
west would to-day be more powerful
than the east. As it is, the roads have
cost the country more than they are
worth, besides an area OF land equal
to England, Scotland, Ireland, Dem
mark, Sweden, Germany and France.
And after all, the nation has no con-
troll over them. The companies rob
the interior settlers of all they pro-
duce, and many parts the country
is becoming almost wilderness.
The railroads of the United States
could be built to-day for three billions
of dollars, and that is about what they
cost the companies. But the corpora
tions have watered their stock to the
tune OF seven millions of dollars, so as
to be able to charge higher freight.
They claim that their property has
cost them ten billion dollars, and that
they are entitled to charge sufficient to
return them 8 per cent on this outlay.
The result is that the extortionate
demands of the railroads alone alb
sorb all the paofits of our entire wheat
and cotton crops in the United States"
With government ownership this
would be done away with.--Tennessec
City Coming Nation.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

And in these latter days came one
George Clark, the sage of Waco. and
he reared up on his hind feet and paw
cd the air muchly at one Dudley, a
Parasite, and there was no peace and
fear abounded throughout the official
family, and the pie-eater exclaimed:
"Sirs, l pray you, tell me where am l
att" And all the leaders made no re-
ply, and the pie-eater was sorely vexed,
yea, he was sad!
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Before the panic of 1898 was brought
about by Cleveland and the Bank ring,
says Statesmen Three" page IT'S. the
value OF property was $66, 900, 600, 900,
and our debts $40, 900. 900, 900. After
the panic the total value of all proper
ty was $50. 600, 900, 600, debts the same,
loss to debtors $50, 900, 900, 900, gain to
creditors $50, 900, 900, 900. No wonder
We have millionaires and paupers.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The notion that women only propose
during leap year, is mistake. Every
woman who is married, had a great
deal to do in in bringing it about. The
men are great chumps with women: a
smart woman can marry any man who
will call on her.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Rev. G. l.. Seasholes, of Dallas, re-
Gently preached sermon in which he
warned the people of the impending
dangers to our country and its institu-
tions. ut is well-known fact, sssaid
he, ''that when a nation once passes
into the night it never sees another
dawn. Babylon entered its night and
Babylon will never see another morn
ing" He cited instances showing that
in many particulars this nation has
passed its zenith. Speaking of foreign
influences he said: The recent
clamor for the enforcement of the Mon
roe doctrine respecting Venezuela was
mistaken for true patriotism. We
made public demonstration of our de-
termination not to let a foreign power
gain control in America and yet we
well know that foreign powers have
gained control in America and we have
kept silent. Foreigners have control
OF our finances, Liverpool controls our
cotton, France our fashions, foreign
ers control the wages OF the American
laborer, the nobility of Europe puts
the price or value on the American
society. A persons standing in FASH
ionable society depends upon their re-
cognition in foreign circles" This Is
only too true. The spirit of American
freedom that objects to outside inter.
ference. the spirit Of reform, the de.
termination TO bring our grand old
ship Of state back TO her moorings ID
taking deep and abiding hold ON ths
people, hpd therp Il hopo ysk
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

With contraction of the currency
comes falling prices, falling pric es
brings discomfort to the employer,
hence a close of business, and the dis
charge OF his employees. Then UNDER
consumption follows, and finally the
country, as now, is flooded with hope
less men wandering from pillow to post
seeking employment; and, all this that
a few goddess spectators may increase
their gains.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
His Ambition.

Justice Field is ambitious to outlast
John Marshall's term of service on the
supreme bench, which is said to be tho
reason why, in spite of his age and in
6rmities, he declines to retire. He
lacks yet year and half Of the neces-
sary time and is 80 years old.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Our entire system of government is
out OF joint. Look at our state affairs.
Instead of pay as We go, the deficiency
is piling up. Notwithstanding the fact
that taxes are higher than previously.
We have too many tax-eaters by about
One-half. Official fees and salaries are
too high. The Populists are the only
people, the only party that proposes
any change or any relief.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
A Crazy Engineer.

An engineer went crazy the other
day while running passenger train
on the New York and New Jersey rail-
way, and the fireman and other train
men only managed to avert frightful
accident after furious struggle with
the maniac.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

State Senator Colquitt of Kaufman
county, Democrat, recently said that
'.he expected a split in the Democratic
party, but whether one came or not
he firmly believed that the Populists
would carry the state in the presiden-
tial election" The split is on hand,
and can't he helped now.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The lines of demarkation between
the two old parties have so gradually
converged into such oneness that now
they stand one in spirit, at least, and
with but few able to discern it.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The money power, the purchaseable
press. the cuckoo politicians and the
corruptionists generally will do battle
against the Peoples party. but they
viii not prevail, for our principles are
correct and will win.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

MIR. Cowper said that pleasure ad-
mitted in undue degree enslaves the
WILL" which is true; and q man can
hold Office until his desire to continue
will enslave his conscience, and cause
him to do anything for success. The
good old Democratic rule OF rotation
in Office will cure the malady.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

If the doctrine of free, Independent.
unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to
would lead to monometallism, as some
seem to think, why did it not do so
from 1887 TO 1873?
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The principles of the Peoples party
can only be engrafted into the statutes
of the country, federal and state, by
strict party organization. Any one
who claims to be Populist and re-
fuses'to abide the will of the majority
is disOrganizer, and is a more dan
gerous enemy to the party than the
bitterest and most umelenting Demo-
crat or Republican.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

1t would seem from present appear
ances that the two factions of the
Texas Democracy will use their stink
horns on each other, while all who
love peace, and want reform will vote
the Peoples party ticket.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Ben Tillman of South Carolina made
a speech in the United States senate in
plain English. He is the boldest man
that has been in that body in twenty
five years. ''Go to 'em SENATOR" the
people will say amen.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

1t would be about as profitable to
chase the fits of moonshine while
swift flying clouds are passing between
1t and the earth, as to keep up with
an old party leader.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

n. w. Quincy seems to have plenty
of Allison money. That is all there is
in Republican politics in the south
getting to be delegate to the national
nominating convention.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

What ever is worth doing is worth
doing well. is an old saying and will
hold good in politics as in other affairs,
therefore, secure a thorough and COM
plete organization at every voting box
in the state.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
A Thorourl,bredl

The worst thing you can say of man
ls that he is thoroughbred: it means
that he will say up when he wants to
60 to bed, and drink whisky when he
does not want it.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

About Is, 129 miles OF railroad, be-
longing to So companies, and represent
Ing a capital and bonded investment of
e775,76, 900, were sold by foreclosure
In the United States last year.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
A Good Idea.

The medical society OF Berne,
Switzerland, proposes law to pro-
hibit the publication Of accounts of
suicides, on the ground that they sug-
gest the crime to morbid people.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

When Blake takes snuff, A. M. Ken
nedy sneezes, and why not? They
both work under the directions of the
same boss, Hon. Joe c. Sibley of Penn
sylvania. Wonder if Texans will SUBJ
init to being voted by Pennsylvania
boss! All you reform Democrats bet
ter quit your foolishness and join the
true reformers, the Populists.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

1t is believed now by thousands of
people that the bank ring or money
power had both Lincoln and Garfield
assassinated.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

There are entirely two many para
sites on the body polite. An applica-
tion of the Omaha platform will kill
them.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Our law givers have lost the spirit
OF Solon the great Athenian law giver,
and are wanting in his wisdom, Justice
and moderation.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

A Buffalo woman snapped loaded
pistol at her husband, ''just for joke, :"
but he took it very seriously, indeed,
though he may recover.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

1t is common saying that it is bet
ter to try, and fail, than never to try.
but did you ever know a man to tr--
that he did not succeed.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Montreal is hard at work erecting
the ice buildings for its winter carni-
val. One OF them is to be a spiral
tower OF ice 100 feet in height.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The old party leader in congress or
at Washington that has the honesty to
refuse to accept establishments" is
an exception to the rule, and deserves a
chrome or blue ribbon.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
The Cheapest Way.

Mayor Lynde Of Greenfield. Mo-, had
himself brought to trial and fined 81
for violating city ordinance. 1t was
the cheapest way to get out of it.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
VOL. II.
II Troubled With Sore Eyes
Jaclson's Indian Eye Salve will positively
cure them. CSC at all drug stores.

No man can grind down another
without first placing his own soul un-
der the milestone.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The Democrats of Texas are going
to have q genuine Monkey and par
rot time" this fall. Let the Populists
get closer together.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The mud-sillers are going to turn
the seedtick politician out this fall;
they have been sucking" long enough.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Never permit yourself to reach Chat
stage where your entire happiness de-
pends upon one person, for the goblins
will get you when it does.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

John Sherman and Grover Cleve-
land are working hand and hand for
the gold oligarchy.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

In Texas we have increased taxes
and enlarged DEFICIENCIES in lieu of the
sacred promises of Culberson and his
ilk that we should henceforth enjoy q
reduction of the former, while q re-
currence of the latter should never
come to pass! And, surprisingly, the
people believed it! Put not thy faith
in Democratic promises. They make
fair speeches, are elected to Office and,
behold, the people are again deceived!
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The income tax idea is not new.
Solon made the extremely rich Atheu-
ians pay an income tax.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
Shea POuuIar.

The elevator girl has made her ad-
vent in Philadelphia and is said TO
meet with decided popular favor.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

ssWho hath sorrow? Who hath
woe? Who hath contentionspr Why,
the Democratic politicians of Texas.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 81 1896
COST OF RAILROADS.
ALL OF OUR ROADS CAN BE
DUPLICATED

For Three Billion Dollars, Whereas the
Companies Have "watered' the Stock
Up to Ten Billion Five Hundred Million
Dollars In Order to Rob che People.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

As yet no end appears to the vain
contest of the Democratic factions in
Texas.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The Populists will sweep the nation
this fall, land let all the people say,
Amen"
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Some people lose their soles pursu-
ing the road to fame.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

In STATESMEN Three" page 2OS, it
is proven that we have only 1926, 219,-
294 in a-c-t-u-a-l circulation, or estima-
ting our population at 10000, 600, a
per capita circulation of 1927 and a
fraction. and men hunt work, and bus
mess men fail and the bankers grow
richer, and congress does nothing but
hunt an tissue" for the coming cam
paign.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21
Unanimous
Choice

The New York Morning Jour
nal recently offered ten leading
makes Of bicycles as prizes IN a
guessing contests giving the win
ners free choice Of any one Of
the ten machines. Theresultwas
ALL Of the ten winners selected
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

The .scuckoos" will soon be so un-
popular they will sincerely wish they
hadn't.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-02-21

Too many of our official family .'live
on terms of amity with vice."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
No Chance for the Judge.

At Harrodsburg the other day Judge
Cardwell summoned a negro boy in his
court to testify in a case. The follow
ing conversation took place between
his honor and the boy:
"Do you know good from bad?"
"Yes, sir, boss; spec er duz."
"Can you distinguish the truth from
falsehood?"
"Yes, sab, kin extinguish truth or
anything else eff you'll gimme nuf
water"
'Do you know what will become OF
you if you testify to lie?'
mo, sab, judge. Duz you?"
''Where does the devil live?"
you'll neber git to see him; he lives
in Heaven. ."-Louisville Courier-Jour.
nal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

If the borough council has authority
to appoint fire inspector it should be
done. Not that Freeland has many
fires, but there are times when the
people of town would like to have an
Official report made upon those that do
occur. At present no one has authority
to investigate the origin of mysterious
fire; every person forms his or her own
opinion, and the result is that the cause
is sometimes ascribed to sources which
may not be correct
If the duty was delegated to some one
of the borough officials, there could be a
thorough investigation made under
authority of the borough after every
lire, the amount of damage done could
be aScertained, and at the end of each
year the people would know exactly
what the town lost during the preceding
twelve months.
Such statistics alone would be useful
when demanding reduced insurance
rates, because the figures of losses would
be official, and at the same time the re-
port made by the officer after every fire
would 60 long way in clearing up the
mystery surrounding suspicious blazes
and tracing the causes much better than
can now be done.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

The article by Hon. Carroll d. Wright
shows the growth of our country in area
population and wealth to be very gratify-
ing. 1t is however, a little dissatisfying
to point to the fact that there is a grow
ing class of people who are not becoming
more wealthy. One million people may
gather large part of wealth produced
by G0,OO0,00O. and thus statement of
the aggregate wealth would not show
the real condition of affairs.
Most of our published statistics need
to be analyzed to prevent msunderstand-
ing. While there are more rich and
well to do people in the United States,
there are also more poor people and
dependent people than ever, and this
latter class is the one that concerns the
philanthropist.
Another fact suggested by Mr.. Wright
is that our census needs to be very
greatly enlarged. There ought to be
systematic study of the people, especially
of the defective classes of all kinds,
criminals, pauprrs, feeble minded and
insane. This study, scientifically pur-
sued, would lead to a discovery of the
causes of these abnormaltes, and thus
enable MS to remove them.
This means the extension of the func-
tions of the general or local government,
perhaps of both, a subject which de-
mands ever more and more serious atte.-
tion. not only in our journals, but in our
schools and our homes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

1t is frequently stated that the world
owes every man Il living. As Il matter of
fact, the world owes no man living but
it does owe every man the opportunity to
earn living, and it is the urgent duty
Of every humanitarian to aid in discover
ing the means by which this debt may
be dischargcd-thiS is, to secure to every
man his hirthright. Students of
economic problems generally agree that
"unearncd increment" has blocked the
doorway to opportunities, and that in
our social structure it is the cornerstone
which our Legislative builders have per-
sistently rejected
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

An open confession of the inability of
the Republicans to lcgislate is contained
in Senator Platt'S resolution providing
for the adjournment of congress on May
.. and Mr.. Platt clinches the confession
by saying of his resolutions: 1T is per
fectly clear that there will be no import
ant legislation this session except the
appropriation bills, and | see no reason
for remaining here merely for the pur-
pose of introducing and talking upon
agitattng resolutions. and am persuaded
that the country would be better salts
fled to have us at home than to have us
here If that isn't humiliating, coming
from party which controls both
branches of congress and which made
such wonderful promises Of what it was
going to accomplish in "A legislative way
when it again got control, pray what
would you call it,?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

tion, by na:ural increase and by immi
grafton, has multiplied sixteenfold, and
our territorial possessions, by purchase,
conquest and cession, have increased more
than fourfold. According to the census
of 1890, the total value of all the prod
ucts of manufactures, agriculture, min
ing and the fisheries was $12, 464 ,052,-
913, or about $l9S per capita, while the
aggregate wealth of the country amount
ed to 500, ,037, ,091, 1877, or an approx
mate wealth per capita of more than
$1,000. History nowhere presents a
more wonderful picture of progress and
development of country's resources.
CARROLL d. WRIGHT.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

The contest for the Republican nomi-
nation of county commissioner promises
to be lively one in this end of Luzerne.
The leading candidates for the honor
are r. f. Donaughey, of IIazleton, and
Frank DePlerro, of Frceland. They are
staunch Republicans, and besides their
personal followings both have many
friends who will work for their favorite's
success. There are other candidates for
the nomination in the lower end, but
the two mentioned are by far the
strongest men, and the battle for dele
gates at the primary elections will be an
interesting one.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Assistant-Here is u complaint by
lady against the conductor of bus
300, ,467.
Manager-What is the trouble?
"She says he expressed a doubt
whether her six children were all under
five years of age."--Lopdcn Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Thuggers-Soyl 1 want drink, an
want it badl See?
Barkeeper (shoving out the fve-cent
whislHy)-Warl, is dat bad enough for
yez z?-Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Efiie-Jacl, papa said that we must
not see each other any more.
{ Jacl1-Indeedl Shall l turn the gas
iout2-Harper's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

"Badger doesn't work any, does hep"
"Oh, yes, his wife keeps boardeIs,
and he does the grumbling."-Chicag1
Record.