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The Progress., 1896-12-12

From the New Orleans States We
earn that MIR. Jules Soule, q former
Louisianan, and member of the press
association of our State, was shot and
subsequently, died, in Biloxi, Miss,
If the report to the States is correct,
it was foul and cowardly murder,
and Mr.. j. H. Miller, of that town is
the ed handed assassin. The Proc
RFss hopes that even handed justice
will be melted out to the slayor.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

1'HE PRoGREss extends it's tenderest
sympathy to MIR. Henry Holzner IL
the loss of the companion of his life.
Another good woman has been called
home; another noble mother taken
to live with Him whose ways are past
finding out. To the motherless ones
we extend earnest coincidence.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

The Times is authority for the
statement that there was circus I'D
town Thursday night. The Progress
is liable to have something to SAY
about that circus.
The Progress., 1896-12-12
1855. 90
WELL FED.
AT SER wIcH's HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

AT ,sERwIcH's HOTEL AND RESTAURANT.
The hotel and restaurant CT MIR.
Frank Serwich on Market street, Is
fast becoming the most popular hols-
terry in Shreveport. The hotel issup-
Piled with all the modern improve
ments; neat and tastely rooms; coy
and comfortable. Tbs restaurant
contains all that the markets of the
States can afford, and one can get
rooms without board or board with
out rooms. Whoever. eats there or at
his lunch counter always says he is
we'll fed. ~ ~ lg9l g
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Somehow THE PRoGREss believes
that President Mckinley will not be
the plant tool Of Hanna that m any
seem to think he will. 1t McKinley's
pictures are true to him, there is too
much manhood there for him to be
the servilelacky Of any man.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Recently two gentlemen were en-
gagged in conversation and our
roundsman heard one say, The PRoG.
Rrsa says more in less space than any
paper ia town. and it is the fairest-
dearest journal in the State Silent
" our man lifted his hat in licking
81 the neat compliment.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

The Progress makes Its obesiance
to Mrs. A. L. Duringer, clerk Of the
police jury. She deserved all the
raise in salary and other compli-
ments she received from that body.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

And now large furniture firm
wants to come to Shreveport, and
will. no doubt. within the next two
weeks.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

i Mr.. 4. j. Tidweli, OF Bossier
parish, wa- in to see ms Wednesday.
He was talking feuce or no fence,
which was to be tested on 2Sth inst,
with that Of liquor or no liquor.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Urbane Capt. Billie, chief OF our
police force was in to see us this week,
but when pressed for news, said
there was nothing on the string, that
could be mentioned. The captain
was looking fine and in excellent
spirits.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

~ IA Syrian couple re- ltly arrived al
Castle Garden to make their home In
Americas. The husband is Is, the
wife IL years Of age.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

III same accident should befall
!. Prof. Lee during the time his subject
1 was under u spell, the sal ject
would be In one--ofa t.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

We have had splendid hog killing
wea Their. especially for those VINO had
hogs to kill.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

The progress regrets the burning
Of it's friends, Mr.. Ed Bes 3, resi-
dence Thursday morning He had
made a fire in the stove and stepped
down to the market to get cup OF
coffee-so it is reported, and the
house took fire in his absence. The
building was owned BY Mr.. G. w.
McDufie. We are glad to learn that
both are protected by insurance.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

The finest line of Headware 1or
children ever shown in this clty'
You will save money when youcall
on us.
Our Gents and Boys Clothing De-
partment will be a great treaV
for you.
We have the finest Hat Depart
ment in this section.
Our prices are just about half
The best and finest stock OF Gent S
and Boys Underwear. Can De
found in Furnishing Goods De-
partment.
We are sole agents for the New
Idea Paper Patterns, the best
and most economical ever pro-
duced. Any Pattern loc.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Several outsiders have eyes on
Shreveport dirt. No, this is no BOOM
but a satisfactory, steady pull.
The Progress., 1896-12-12
FISH. OYSTERS AND GAME

Oysters, fish and game in season. OF
the very best. MrA Serwich's oys-
YER Uay'rr = "; ~ die scene OF busy
patl mage He krows how to please,
50 CO his employees and they always
do.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

The man with the museum on
Market street, competieth with the
apple vendor 10 crying their attrsc-
tions.
The Progress., 1896-12-12
THE SCHOOL HOUSE FUND.

Interest in the public school build
ing is getting just little slack, hut
no doubt Shreveport will yet have
one. and one that will be an ornament
as well.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

According to Peoples Tribune, the
P,pulists will have eighteen mem
hers in tie next House Of Congress
The Progress., 1896-12-12

II socialism be wrongful, injurious
or unlawful; will some one who knows
point ort. why?
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Wells-Fargo Express is being put
in cecolete condition.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

Is what all economical people will be found do
inc next few days You have to buy some
Holiday Goods, don't you' Suppose now
we show you way Of saving about one-half
Of your money. These days sensible people
don't waste their money on nic-nacs and fool
ish articles. Service and value is always
best for the giver as we'll as the receiver of
presents.
The Progress., 1896-12-12
| CORDIAL INVITATION

A CORDIAL INVITATION
Il extended to our city snd country
friends. 10 call aud examine our
stock OF
Flee Cooking Stoves.
Cheap Cooking Stoves.
Coal and wood Heating Stoves.
Decorated China.
White Qneensware.
Beautiful Larnp-.
Bisqne Ornaments,
(,nt Glass.
liable Glassware.
Silver Plate.
Lava Coated Cooking Mare !,
Links Anti Rust IinWars and
osher lines TOO numerous 81 mention
r. MAarI1 = S0n.
no1 II III Iexao slteel.
st a aoopsss q - ll I! 4 q!
The Progress., 1896-12-12
Capt. L. r. Logan made business
trip to Dallas this week.

MIR. VIM. Williamson, OF Stonewall'
was in to see MS Wednesday.
The Progress., 1896-12-12

What variety of items.
What useful articles az a
at about one-half t. Q
by the average stol>
What do you think OF ne
following for a senslu.e
The Progress., 1896-12-12
Holiday Gift

Dress Goods, Silks, Capes, Jackets,
Refers, Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Underwear, Umbrellas, Parasols,
Quilts, Blankets, Embroideries,
Laces, Corsets, Carpets, Mat
tings, Rugs.
The largest Shoe Department in
this city.
The largest stock of Macintosh
Coats in this section.
The Progress., 1896-12-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. %>>>>~>>e~~0'~~~~'
Just See What Mammoth otock!
You Have to Select From

Onr rules of business are up-to-
date.
We have the largest stock, the BEST
quality and the lowest prices
When YOU call on us you get the
best treatment. a
We give away to our patrons hand
some Persian Rugs.
Silver mounted Russia Learner
. Pocket Books.
Large Linen Towels.
Steel Engravings.
Large Russia Fur Rugs.
Solid Gold Watches with Standard
Movements.
We are the aggressive merchants
Who undersell any house IN THIS
section, no matter how low they
may quote prices. Investigation
is the best proof.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
POLICE PICKINGS.

On Sunday night at roll call there was quite stir among the officers of the Birmingham police department. The stir was occasioned by a general chang ing around of the many officers on the respective beats of the city. Chief Mo- Donald, as has been his custom ever since his induction into office, always de- sired that the entire force should have a thorough knowledge of the city, and be- cause of this he has at stated intervals made changes This latter one, how ever, has been more general than any ever previously made.
 Night Warden Garner has returned from a visit to Tuskaloosa county, where he went to visit his family During his absence Officer Pete Newman acted as night warden.
 Yesterday morning Officer Walker ar rested a young negro named Tom Bell on a warrant charging him with grand larceny It is charged that Bell bur glarized the residence of Mir. J. A. Fuqua in Elyton beat.
 Chief Mcdonald is in receipt of a letter from the authorities at Madison, Ga, stating that one of the negroes sent there from this city last week, charged with burglarizing a store, had made his escape, and it was thought was coming in this direction again.
 Judge Feagin says the fact is very evi- dent that the Birmingham police force is dead on to- offenders, judging from the immense dockets now being handled bys him
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
ANN0UNCEMENT-EAST LAKE
 ATHENEUM.

This high grade school for young ladies will begin it's seventh annual session Wednesday, September 23, 1896.
 The death of President Palmer, who had laid broad and deep the foundations of a great school for the education of young women necessitated the election of president. Rev. J. B. Cumming of the Alabama conference closed the last ses- sion so successfully that pupils, teachers and trustees were unanimous in the opin- ion that if his services could be secured we could continue to build upon the foun- dations already laid the great institution for which the Atheneum was designed. The unwillingness of MT. Cumming to surrender the active pastorate in which he was eminently useful has caused this delay in making the announcement for the next scholastic year; but he being at length convinced that the conditions were most favorable to build here great woman's college, and being assured of the continued and enthusiastic support Of this board and other friends of Christian education, has consented to undertake the work. MT. Cumming brings to the school the energy, zeal and enthusiasm of youth, together with ability and the
 
 of successful teaching and in the active work of the ministry.
 The president will be assisted by the able and talented faculty associated with Dr. Palmer, together with several addi- tional and competent instructors whose services have just been secured.
 The Atheneum is beautifully situated on the mountain side twenty-five min utes by electric cars from the city. The buildings are new and elegant of brick and stone, steam heated and with modern improvements. It IS our purpose to dou- ble the capacity of the boarding depart ment during the year.
 While non-sectarian, the college is in the highest sense Christian, and parents may rest assured that the religious eul- ture of their daughters will receive that attention which it's importance demands.
 The accessibility of Birmingham from all points of the south, together with the retirement and quiet security of the Atheneum are advantages not to be oVer- looked. Our rates are just as low as 1t IS possible to make them and yet maintain the high grade of the school Board, washing, lights and tuition in literary department everything included, from $50 to $175 per annum, according to grade.
 We respectfully invite parents and guardians having daughters to educate to consider the advantages of the Athe- neum.
 For further information apply to our president, Rev. J. B. Cumming, East Lake, Ala; Robert Jemison, president; N. D. Smith, secretary; c. c. Jones, treas urer M V. Henry Robert G. Hewitt, w. H. Wood, w. r. Fulton, s. l.. Robertson, J. Fl. Finch, John M. Huey, K. J. w al drop Rufus N. Rhodes, J. H. Philips and Joseph F. Johnston.
 We have added to the literary currlcu- Ium a course in business and commercial law This is free and necessary to grad uation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
IN TALLADEGA.
Speeches by Livingston, White and Browne.
 Significant Incident.

Speeches by Livingston, White and Browne.
 Significant Incident
 Talladega, July 27.-(SpeciaL)-Hon. l.. F. Livingston addressed a large crowd of voters at Lincoln, precinct 1, Friday Lincoln is the stronghold of the populists in this county, and they were weakened by Livngston's fine reasoning.
 Hon. Frank $. White of Birmingham also spoke at Munford precinct Is, Fri day. MT. White IS a man and speaker that suits our county. He can reason with the negro, and show him both ends of the question easier than most speak CTS He has great influence among the pops, and his speech was well considered.
 Hon. Cecil Browne of Talladega spoke at Silver Run, precinct 15, Saturday. This beat has only forty-six voters, but two years ago all were for Kolb, and when MT. Browne spoke there two years ago very few were out, and would not hear anything he had to say. Saturday over 150 were out from beat 15 and other adjoining districts, and listened very attentively, and when MT. Browne would have closed his speech they called for continuance, and so for second time This shows the feeling and disposition of that part of the county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
ON THE NAILS HEAD.
Remarks of "Sound Money'' Man About
 Another Ticket.

Remarks of "Sound Money'' Man About
 Another Ticket.
 Montgomery July 27-(Special)-A prominent sound money man was asked today what effect he believed the pro- posed national sound money democratic ticket would have in Alabama?
 "Very little if any material effect" he replied. Any democrat who will bolt the nominees of his party, about whose nomination no possible irregularity can be charged, would not hesitate to vote for the republican nominees, and I am confident that the proposed sound money ticket will cost the republican party in Alabama more votes that it will the democratic party. I really believe it will be a good thing for the party to have a ticket for bolters put in the field. Democracy means the rule of the ma iority, and when man rebels at the choice of the majority of his party he ceases to be a democrat. I do not believe there are 2500 men in Alabama who will desert the democratic party for the fourth party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28

 park. Both teams were in excellent shape and good game of ball was play ed. The game resulted in score of 12 to g in favor of Gadsden.
 The AttaIla boys also crossed bats with the Jacksonville team Saturday morning at the Alabama City park Attalla was victorious by a score Of 12 to 2.
 Master Willie Shea DeLorme enter tained his little friends with birthday party at his home on South Fifth street Friday afternoon from 5 to o'clock.
 Miss May George, a charming young lady of Demopolis, is the guest of the family of Col ". k. Dortch, on Lookout mountain
 R. H. Parks. the popular superintend- ent of the Elliott Car works, returned last week from flying business trip to Pittsburg and New York.
 Mrs. k. A. Mitchell has returned from a visit to relatives in Opelika.
 Harry A. O'Brien, mechanical. engineer of the Mexican Central railroad, after ten days visit in the city left Friday evening for his home in Mexico City, Mexico. f> fs t.
 Bert Loveman has returned from a several days visit to relatives in Dalton, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
FOUND IN THE SWAMP
Was the Bleaching Skeleton of Little Wal
 ter Parsons.

Was the Bleaching Skeleton of Little Wal
 ter Parsons. Tuskaloosa Times. ~
 Our readers doubtless remember the sad story which so shocked the commit nity about year o-of the little boy, Walter Parsons, who disappeared from his parents home on Sipsey, near the Pickens line, and, though dilligent search was made for him, he could never be found. Now comes the sequel of the melancholy tale. A man from the coun- try today brings the information that William Malone, while hunting squlr- rels on Sipsey yesterday, saw lylns on the ground at a lonely spot in the swamp a child's hat. The feelings that took pos session of him later, when further inves- tigation revealed the bleaching skeleton of a. human form, can be better imagined than described. The skeleton was that of a child, and scattered about the spot was the clothing, tattefed and torn, that had once covered the little form.
 Filled with horror, Malone quilted the place, and, making his way home, told or the gruesome sight he had witnessed in the dismal swamp. A party of people later repaired to the spot and, collecting the remains, they were carried to neigh boring house, where many people viewed them.
 Among the first to arrive were MT. and Mrs Parsons, who, upon seeing the tat tered garments, at once identified them as the same worn by their son upon the day of his disappearance from home The sorrowing parents took charge of the remains and today they received Chris tian burial.
 The skeleton was found at spot four and half miles from the Parsons home, and, judging from it's appearance, had been stripped of it's flesh by the beasts of the forest
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
IN C-AMBERs.
Governor Atkinson Makes a Strong Plea
 tor Johnston and Bryan.

Governor Atkinson Makes a Strong Plea
 tor ) ohnston and Bryan.
 Lafayette, July 27.--(Specia1.)-Gov- ernor Atkinson spoke to 1500 people in this place today. The audience was composed of democrats and populists, and there was also a large number of negroes present. The speech was direct ed in a manner to the discussion of na- tional issues, which he handled in a mas terly manner. The populists, he said, tried to steal our candidates at St. Louis which simply meant the boys had quit their foolishness and were coming home. He could not understand how any good democrat could even threaten to bolt his party; that when he entered the prima- rieS he agreed to an arbitration of the is- sues involved and that arbitrament was as binding on his vote in the general election as the settling of any differences among neighbors.
 The governor paid a high tribute to Bryan and Johnston and urged his hear CTS, now that the way is breaking for re- lief not to halt between two opinions, but to vote for their principles as true American citizens.
 The democrats say they will elect their ticket next Monday by a good majority. The negro is the bone of contention, the whites being pretty evenly divided on state matters. Everybody appears to be for Bryan and the general feeling is better than for many years.
 The action of the populist convention at St. Louis has rattled the Goodwyn forces and if the election was a few weeks off he would not be in it in this county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
RUGGED A NEGRESS.
A White Man PrecIpitated That Riot at
 Haggard's Turpentine Still.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 27.-A special to the Times-Union from Jasper, Fla. says: Advices from Haggard's turpen- tine still, the scene of the race riot Sat urday night, state that matters are in an unsettled condition aud that there may be further trouble. All the negroes have left the turpentine farm and flag gard will be forced to close down, which will cost him many thousands of dollars.
 There is considerable feeling against Haggard on the part of some of the whites. They seem to think that flag gard sympathizes with the negroes and knows where some of them are secieted.
 A committee of white men waited on Haggard today and told him that he must produce three of the negroes by Saturday. Haggard promised to do all in his power to produce the negroes.
 The riot at the negro festival Saturday night was precipitated by John Graan, one of the white men, hugging the wife of a negro.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
IN BLOUNT.
A Great Change for the Better in the Politi
 cal Situation.

A Great Change for the Better in the Politi-
 cal Situation.
 Bangor, July 27.-(Special.)-The polit- ical situation in this county is quite diff ferent from what it was two years ago. The populites have entirely abandoned the issue and all they talk about is bal lot box stuffing in the black belt, which only goes to show that all they want is office. But the people all know the real issue is the coinage of gold and silver at 16 to l. The populite leaders say they favor negroes holding office where the negroes are strong enough to elect one of their own color, and this, together with Goodwyns vote in congress, will soon scatter their party. So on August you may count upon the noble white men of old Blount to roll up a handsome ma jority for Hon. Joseph F. Johnston and the entire state ticket Tell the white men of south Alabama that they still have friends in old Blount who believe in white supremacy and good govern ment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
OVER IN CLBBURNE.
A New Grape Growing Colonization
 pany OrQanized.

A New Grape Growing Colonization Con-
 pany Organized.
 The Edwardsville Standard-News says:
 Our fellow townsman, Col J. E. Mer- Till, has filed the papers necessary for or ganization of a land company at this place. It will be known by the name of Edwardsville Farm and Vineyard com pany with capitol stock of $100,000.
 Prominent men of Fruithurst, Anniston and all of the leading citizens of Ed wardsvllle are engaged in the enterprise and we predict for our new company a brilliant success. All of the leading spir- it's of this corporation know no such word as fail, and ere long the people of Cleburne county will see Edwardsville as an important city, instead of a small town. Already quite number of agents have contra cted with this corporation to induce immigration to this particular place and others will be engaged as bus mess advances. Watch us grow and see who it Is that can build up a town and surrounding country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
MURDER IN PIGEON BOOST And the Wrong Woman Shot at
 That. CUNNING FOR JOSEPHINE But Jamie Mcfarland Came Down the Steps and John Willis Shot and Made Good
 His Escape.

Jamie Mcfarland, negress, aged about 21 years was shot and instantly killed in Pigeon Roost about o'clock last night. Her murderer who is said to have been a negro named John Willis, made good his escape.
 From what could be learned Willis had gone to the gate in front of one section of the forty room" house with the intention of shooting woman named Josephine, but as soon as he drew his pistol Jamie Mcfarland started down the steps, when he fired. The bullet struck the woman squarely on the bridge of the nose, penetrating to the brain. She fell dead.
 After firing three other shots in rapid succession the murderer escaped.
 The remains of the woman were taken in charge by the Warner-Smiley com pany and prepared for interment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
IN BIBB.

MT. Woolly, Ex-Populist, Will Work for
 the Democratic Ticket.
 Randolph, July IS, 1896. To J. T. Ellison, Chairman Democratic Executive Committee Bibb County: have been an advocate of the popu- list party since it's organization in 1892, and am an honest advocate of the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Since the nomination of w. J. Bryan and the adop- tion of his platform by the Chicago con vention l now return to my first love, the democratic party and will support the ticket from Joe Johnston to consta- ble. As l see the situation this Is the only course for an honest, conscientious, patriotic white man of southern birth- right to pursue. I am ready to cooper Bite with you and the democratts of Bibb county for the success of the democratic ticket. Respectfully,
 J. c, O. WOOLLY.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-28
Famous Tate Springs.

Among the most prominent visitors at Tate Springs, Tenn, the celebrated health and pleasure resort of the Tennes- see mountains, are: ExSpeaker Charles x. Crisp and family of Georgia; Maj J. W. Thomas, president Nashville and Chattanooga railroad, and wife. Nash vile; Col John T. Milner and w. M. Mar tin, Birmingham; George R. Craig and wife, Selma; Mrs. J. c. Tyson and fam lily and Miss Graham. Montgomery; A. c. Davidson and wife and L. O. Davidson, Unfontown, Ala; S. A. Champion and wife, Nashville; Mrs. Sam Jones, Car tersville, Ga; Mrs. Senator Howell and Mrs. Perkins Louisiana; l.. A. Ellis and family, Texas; Mrs. Fannie Lamar Ram kin and family, Atlanta: Col. Thomas Williams, Knoxville; Attorney General Harmon, Greenville. Tenn; s. P. Moore, New Orleans.