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The Progress., 1896-09-19
Notice of Primary Election.

By virtue of authority vested in us
by the Executive Committee of the
Parish of Caddo, it is ordered that a
primary election be held in the Parish
Of Caddo on the oath day September
1896, at which primary thirteen
delegates selected from the Parish
at large, shall be elected to represent
Caddo Parish ia the Congressional
Convention to be held at Shreveport
on the 1st day of October next,
Said delegtes being instruced to vote
as a unit and as majority
shall direct and that proxies be not
allowed
The right to vote is confined, by
resolution of the Executive Com
mittee, to the supporters of MIR
Bryan for President, who are legally
qualified to vote. The Polls shall be
opened at the usual polling places, al
which elections have heretofore been
held, from 9 o'clock q. m until 4
o'clock p m. in the country precincts,
and from s o'clock a. NJ. until 6lo'clock
D. m. in the City of Shreveport La.
certified returns with list OF vot-rs
to be forwarded to the undersigned
at Shreveport.
Each canidate for Congress-, or
their friends, are accorded the right
to nominate Commissioner at each
poll, and all of the Commissioners
shall be selected, as nearly as can be,
by the friends OF rival tickets:
Applications for appointment OF
commissioners will be considered
until the 22nd inst.
L. B. PHILLIPS.
Member of Congressman Go mmittee
SD. WARD.
Chairman Pshish Executive Com
mittee. October 18th, 1896.
The Progress., 1896-09-19
GREAT LOSS OF TOBACCO
1000 Pounds of the Weed Go
Up in Smoke at Calhoun.

A very disastrous fire occurred at
the Calhoun Experimental farm on
last Wednesday night, utterly des-
trovlng $4,000 pounds OF manufac-
tured and smoking Tobacco, which
was just ready for the market. Inc
tobacco was valued at about $1,000,
on which there was insurance OF
$500. w n
This was the properly Of the CAL
houn Tobacco Company, owned by
the merchants of Calhoun and others
interested in the growth OF the
weed.
It is said that it is doubtful it the
company will be recognized.
The Progress., 1896-09-19
IN LIN E.

Free silver Is to l is now sweeping
the country like big broom in the
hands of giant among the cob
works. Sixteen to one seems to be q
magic word and am always quick
to catch out to anything good and
push j: along. I have been quite
busy with roofs lately, but am SO
taken with l6to / that l want to
paint Is in the future to where l
have painted one in the past. Salts
faction guaranteed every time.
w. B. WEAVER
The Progress., 1896-09-19
FINE SURGERY,

The Progress has been considera-
bly, upset during the last week, own
ing to the absence of some of our
force, sickness with some ETC., and we
have heretofore failed to make men.
ton of a splendid piece of surgical
work performed by DR.. S, H. Hicks OF
our city. We do SO now, late as is.
the occurrence took place more thau
a week ago, because we believe in
making p,bllb ackno wledgment of
genius. Tue matter referred to WAS
q case that required steady hand,
cool head and swift movement. A
negro had been cut and slashed in a
terrible manner with razor. Deep
slashes wesre on diffent parts OF his
body from which his life blood was rap
idly flowing, and he was surely bleed
ing to death. The wounded man was
several miles from town. R1lE
HARD, FOR A MANS LIFE, RIDE! WAS
the startling story which the tele-
Q oLone told in DrHicks: ears. Soon
thereafter the rapid hoof-bests OF q
horse told IL err own srory, that the
doctor was indeed rining to save hu
man life. Soon he was on the scere
aud quickly saw that he had little time
to operate in as the wonned man was
in imminent danger. By the imper-
feet light of a Pickering chimneyless
lamp the work had to be done: but
with dextsous hand DR. Hicks ham
died the needle aud necessary reme-
dies t., stop the fl Nv 'of blood, and
soon to the delight and amazement of
the wounded mans friends he was re-
ported doing we'll. 1t was fue piece
OF surgery, and the physician received
many compliments Oh the skill he
displayed
The Progress., 1896-09-19
Quiet Wedding.

Wednesday night the hospitsble
home of M. and Mrs. W. E. Kent,
in Ward Three OF this parish was
sblaze with cherry light and pre-
sented a scene Of ENJOYABLE anima-
ton. The occasion was the MARI
age Of their lovely daughter, Miss
Mollie, to Mr.. F. M. Bostic OF the
same ward. The ceremony was per-
formed by Raw. W. w. Williams of
Kslthville, in his usual impressive
manner.
The wedding was a quiet at,
fair although u goodly number Of
the friends Of the contracting parties
aud their parents were present to edo
The Progress., 1896-09-19
The Clipper.

This is the name Of a bright, newsy
and spicy paper which began coming
to The Progress Office last week, and
our editorial staff is glad OF it.
Clipper is very appropriate name
for this journal because it is clear cut
ia its uttersnces and Democratic
throughout. It is published IN
Homer and edited by Mr.. Jas. Smith.
The Progress tips its hat to yor,
bother, extends the right hand of
fellowship, wishes you a long life u
prosperity and exchanges with pIe;. .
ure.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

36-inch Bright all wool Scotch II.
Plaids, worth 6oc per yard, at......7n
36-inch Silk and Wool Plaids,
everybody else gets $l.S we 81 nm
make them at. VVS
42-imch Fine Black Novelty this is
rare and beautiful, and would 81 OF
tie cheap at 1925, our price onlyv''o1
a. inch Fine Black Novelties. This
is beautiful goods and will please
you. Worth s2.OU elsewhere: 81 IN
at our store ................... v'o
The Progress., 1896-09-19

And now John G. says he will
stump his State Kentucky for the
gold-bug nonedeseripts whom Senator
Coffey think SIS leading a real politi-
cal party.
The Progress., 1896-09-19
,od snaed TO the holy bans.

God speed to the holy bans.
A splendid supper was spread and
all enjoyed the event full measured.
The Progress extends It's most
sincere congratulations and wishes
the happy ones long, usual and
prosperons married life.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

Thousands of PEOPLE stood ankle
deep IN mud to hear the Boy Orator
of the Platte speak in Lexington Ken-
lucky, Monday.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

The Progress enjoyed call from
Rev. W. w. Williams of Keithville
Tuesday.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

The National Recorders says that
that inventors are busyipg themselves
strlnging to Invent bottle that can
not be reflled. This to answer the
demands OF specialists in perfumery,
patent medicine and to prevent
limitations and connterfeiting.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

It's Understood that an amicable
fusion has been reached between the
Populist and Democratic committees,
whereby each is to have four cleo
tors. OF course as Bryant is the
nominee of both, the division will
apply as to Sewall and Watson only.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

Hon, Edward Murphy, United
States Senator from New York, says
he belives Bryan will carry the
empire State. He and Senator Hill
are close friends, he says, but the
action of senior Senator puzzles the
junior wonderfully.
The Progress., 1896-09-19
DRESS GOODS.
Fresh from the Loom. Of France, England and the Unite
States Rich in their Unerhelled Beauty
Here are Bargain. net t. be Found elsewhere.

3S-inch Ladies' Cloth. in Navy blue
and black: would be very cheap On.
ut 40c our price, ...........,.... wv
32-inch Black Serge, worth 25c fl
at any time, at.................. " 2
26-inch Wool Serge, in Black and
and Navy Blue. We ought to On,
get 40c; for this bus let it go at. 0Ve
30.inch Black Serge. Nothing
better at other places FOR SOC; we OK
sell it at. ................. Wv
The Progress., 1896-09-19

You will always get polite atten-
ton at Hodges Sample Store.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT.
Nothing is more conducive to pab-
ic heal th; nothing will more speedily
put one IN a pleasant humor any
make him good atured,public spi1iteh
and charitable than good, square.
meal. This is the reason that ali who
board with Frank Serwlch wear such
q iovial countenance, and are always
ripe for fun. Serwlch's restaurants
and Ladies' Dining Parlors arc,
cry popular resorts in Shreveport.
The Progress., 1896-09-19

Al inch Black French Serge. Every
body else sells this at 65c. Our IN.
cheap cash price. ............... wv
50-inch Broad cloth. assorted col0rs.
worth 65c any where for either eno
summer or winter, at........... 00e
5O-inch Broad Cloth, what you IN.
usually pay 81. 0 for, at. ....... |oe
50-lnch Broad cloth, would be o.
very cheap at 81 25; cash makes it ~
30.inch Percale, dark colors, in at
the latest designs, worth y l-2c IN.
at all times; at. ................. W.
36-inch Percales, crisp new goods in
the very prettiest fall colorings. 30,
ALWAYS sold at lhc we make them ~
One lot Tallor-Made Suitings, Tie
most elegant goods on the market TO
medium priced fall::suits or skirts, as
to see II EN-. We ought to get 2Oc ~,
for them, but will let them go at. ~
80 Pieces Winsor Cloth-a beautiful
The Progress., 1896-09-19

cotton goods in all the newest designs.
An elegant wrapper goods, Others e.,
would get 1-2c; we say. ......... W
One lot Vicuaga Cloth in the latest
designs, handsome goods for 10c
wrappers at ....... ............s '0'ss8
One Lot Angolas Cloth and Wool
Finish Henriettas, another beauti al
wrapper goods 10 stripe and Ores. 10.
dan effects, at ..s........ --..... :
One lot American Woolenete. This
is an excellent imitation OF the genuine
wool article and bids fair to be a very
popular seller for early fall suits III
One Lot Ferman Suitlngs. This
goods has a rough effect and comes in
small figures, stripes and plaid; will
make elegant skirts, wrappers or 90
school girls travelling costumes etc wv
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

sidering the track, which was not light
ming fast, and the strong wind that was
blowing.
1t was intimated that after Thursdays
sprinting race for which Faro was favor
ite that he was dead one." If he was
the Angel GabriePs awakening horn had
not yet blown, for he appeared to be just
as much corpse" in yesterdays race as
ever.
Tommy Buffers ride on Arno yesterday
indicated that the little San Jose man
must have been Saving wood during
the rainy winter months. 1t would have
made Little Pete's eyes sparkle with de-
light.
How much better performer is Paros
than the gray sister of his called Kat
rinka that White & Clarke brought out to
this coast about two years ago. Stony
Clarke said that she worked half mile
in half minute, but could never get wit
nssses to substantiate te the fact. and in dis
gust sold her TO the Bakersfield turfman
and breeder. Charles Kerr.
Sir Richard, the gray horse, was a starter
in the fifth race, piloted by young Mr. Nc
Intyre. Mr.. Mcintyre is not a very fast
rider, and Sir Richard finished outside of
the money, much TO his stables distress
WhenZeke Abrahams paid say $3.50 for
Pollock, it was literally hinted IN private
turf circles that be was, TO use turf par
lance, soaked" When the judges hung
out the time-1 :42-Zeke took an extra
twist in his 4-karat diamond stud, puffed
on his cigar, and said: ''Well, dun no,
King Thomas cost his wealthy purchaser
over $39, ,O00."
Long Lady commanded deal of back
ing in her race, but Mcintyre was thinking
of the poet when the barrier went up, and
was virtually left at the post.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
COurSing.

With two meetings on the tapis. cours-
ing promises to be lively tomorrow, and
should pleasant weather be had large
crowd OF leashmen will turn out.
At Ocean View Park twenty-four-do 6
stake, with entries of more than usual ex-
cellence, will be run. Cottage Boy. who
surprised the talent by winning last Sun
days stake. is again entered, ana ST. Law
renee will make his first appearance after
rest OF several months Oh account OF
badly broken foot.
Following is the result of the drawing:
Villa kennels Electric VS.. 7. Woods Spider,
Villa Kennels Maud vs. +. g. Randolph. s
Happy Jack, Villa kennels Bonnie Lass VS.. l.
Quaneis Vida Shaw, NJ. Casserly's California
Violetys. J. Kerrigan's St. Lawrence; Il. Burns
Bobolink VS.. Valley kennels Mountain Daisy,
B. c. Lucy's Fearless VS.. D. ChiIIa's Happy
Day P Ryan's Magpie VS.. P. Lehman's Dixie,
]. Trades Magnet VS.. J. Quane's Olden W, W.
Perry's Gee Whiz VS.. c. Evans Dashaway, W.
Ramsers Abbie Lass VS.. W. Perry's Coomassie,
Valley Kennels Lillian Russell VS.. J. Sex
smiths Mission Boy, W. Nurphy's Cottage Boy
VS.. W L. Trades Lucky Dog. Prizes are: First
$50, second $12 so. third So.
A consolation stake viii be run Immediately
after the finish of the regular card.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

Judge Powers, who to-day represents
Vermont in Congress, entered the National
House with a magnificent record as lawyer
and judge of the Supreme Court of
Vermont.
He is fine type of the careful, learned,
New England lawyer.
Though but 56 years of age he was a
member of the Vermont Legislature third
of century ago, and again in 1874 when
he was Speaker of the House. He has been
State Censor, a member of the Constitu-
tional Convention and of the State Senate.
In 1874 he became Judge Of the Supreme
Court of Vermont, and remained on the
bench until 1890, when he took his seat in
Congress. Judge Powers presided at many
of the most notable trials in the history of
the State, and is the author of many of the
most important opinions to be found in
Vermont reports.
No Judge on the Supreme Bench in any
of our States has a reputation for more
clearly and unmistakably expressing his
opinions. His unqualified Endorsement OF
Paine's celery compound in the following
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

which was to take place seventy or eighty
niles away, ana Tor an affair that none of
them could attend without additional ex-
pense OF from ~ TO 50. On the other hand We
lid not feel disposed to tax our members for
The purpose OF paying the attorney for the San
tranclseo people, after they had Just s'put up"
money LOT the purpose OF employing an attor-
ney for the Solano County end. We do not feel at
Al put out by being rejected from the Sports-
man protective Association of San Francisco,
as we have always been BILE to look ont for our.
selves without the assistance OF any defrlnet
outside organizations, and can and will do so
n the future. ~
The hep present condition of affairs is as follows:
IN 1884 tne Teal Shooting Club of San Fran
CISCO sot OUT lnIunctions against some forty
ave or hity people, principally sportsmen who
we're we're reslaents OF solano County. enjoining
mem rom shooting on several thousand acres
d Iano leased by them, for the convenience OF
soouI dozen wealthy sports Money was
s Ealseo ln selano County TO fight the case. We
were successful. The injuncuons were set aside
oy Judge Buckles. What was the result ?
AIter we had fought the case to a finish. boats
- tHu aEkS We're moved on 10 the marsh by lot
q SGD hunters from san Francisco, who
would not put uD nickel to fight the case or
Nhe dlo not have backbone enough TO go on
% the marsh until ii was thrown open by the
eolano county sportsmen.
Every man who put up a dollar to fight that
Ease got good returns for his money. There is
Just TINS about it: If the Solano County people
40 40 not stand together on propositions of this
KIND II will not be many years until they find
on.
AT present we have the injunction suit to
contend with, brought about by the Ibis
Sluo-s combination OF five men, who have in
eorporated under the laws OF the State OF
Colorado for the purpose OF bulldozing the
people OF this county and State. This case is
6elng heard in the Circuit Court before Judge
Deady. The Colorado ineorpOrators are trying
10 make our laws, and 10 tell US where We
snail hunt and what we shall do with our
swamp and overhowed lands. We do not pro-
pose TO submit 10 such action.
PRESIDENT VALLEJO GUN CLUB.
Vallejo, April 3, 1896
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

wire, it looked as though Alma and Lost
Girl, who were heading the field, were
going to fight it out for the purse. A fur
long from nome, however, the favorite got
up, and in an exciting drive won by half
length, with Alma half length before
Lost Girl.
]. Carroll's stretch-running gray colt
Paros landed the fourth race at a mile
very cleverly, after receding in the betting
from an to favorite to to third
choice. The principal play was on Sea-
side, who was first in demand around post
time at to 2. Flynn on the outsider In
stigator cut out the pace to the stretch, at
which point he was leading imp, Fullerton
Lass length, followed by O'Fleta and
Arno.
The result looked doubtful until fur
long from the stand, when Paros came
from the rear and assuming the lead won
easilg with Arno in the place, length be-
fore Tnstigator. Seaside was fourth.
With but SO pounds in the saddle, Joe
Terry was backed down from evens to to
10 to win the event following, a six-fur-
long selling dash, and ridden out he
passed the wire = length before Don Caesar,
80 to l shot. All Over, heavily played
for the place, was close third.
The last race on the card, over mile,
was gathered in by Zeke Abraham's geld
ing Pollock, who went back in the betting
from to to /. The lightweight took the
lead at the jump p, and in hard drive the
last furlong beat the to favorite Rebel
lion out a head. Trix finished a poor
third.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
A BUTCHERTOWN MURDER.
All Foo, a Chinese Laborer, Fatally
Stabbed by a Companion

All Foo. a Chinese Laborer, Fatally
Stabbed by Companion.
All Foo, Chinese laberer, was stabbed
to death by Sing Lin while the former
slept in his bunk on Thursday night. The
murderer escaped. Both men were en-
ployed by Bayle, Lacososte & Co. at their
fertilizing establishment on Fifth avenue
and NJ street, South San Francisco. They
slept in hunks in room adjoining the
place where they worked. Thursday night
the Chinese quarreled and separated with
ill-feehng on both sides. During the night
Sing Lin stole quietly up to the bunk
where All Foo slept, unconscious of ap-
preaching death. Three times Sing Lin
plunged his knife into the neck of his vic
tim.. The iugular vein was severed and
All Foo died without a struggle. Several
other Chinaman were sleeping in the same
room at the time of the murder. They
gave the alarm, and a search was made
for Sing Lin, but he had escaped. The
police are on his trail and his arrest is ex
pected. He is headed toward San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
The Corkers, Outing.

The second annual outing OF the Corkers
took place last Sunday. 1t was held on
the beach about one mile from Fort Point.
The banquet was under the direction of the
caterer of the Corkers. Steye Poggie, and
full justice was done to the excellent lunch
provided by him. The Corkers amused
themselves in athletic games, foot races,
baseball, jumping, etc. The feature oi
the games was q wrestling match between
Tom O'ConneII and Jack Bendevidas,
which was won by Bendevidas in two
straight falls. The following were present:
Stephen Poggie, Albert DeIehanty, James
Lewis, Thomas O'Connell, John Bende-
vidas. P. Grace. T. Garrett, II. Stelling, S.
Eldridge, F. Ford, c. Nelson, A. Wilkie,
T. Finnerty, John Boyle, NJ. Thomas, W.
Dwyer, A. Brewer. J. Lewis, E. Winfield
]. O'ConnelI, William Love, ]. Lob, L.
Fitzpatrick, ]. Matison, W. Jackson. The
next outing will be held in July.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

and their ability to put up frst-class
game.
Harlow holds the championship OF the
coast and he certainly is well able TO de-
fend that title against all corners.
The friends and supporters OF Bonnet,
who are many, are very sangulne that
their favorite will capture the champion
ship and the handsome trophy which has
been given for this special event by Cen
eral Phil Ryan. The game will certainly
be well worth going long distance TO see
and no doubt the court will be crowded
with the lovers of old Ireland's game
when the referee will call time for play.
The programme for tomorrow reads;
L. Carraine and G. Mcdonald to play P Ryan
aud J. Casserly, P. Hutchinson and D. Con
molly to play J. Nelson and J. slattery, J.
White and W. Stansbury to play NJ. Edwards
and r. MurlSy, J: Lawless and P. Kelly to play
Al Pennoyer and G. Hutchinson, ]. Harlow,
the coast champion, TO play T. F. Bonnet g
slngle-handed game for a $50 trophy donated
by P. Ryan, proprietor OF the San francisco
ball court
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
ARRA|GNED The TARIFF,
Radical Free Trade Address
to the Social.
lists.
Legislative Interference With Com.
merce Declared to Be Unjust
and Unwise.

The meeting OF the Society of American
Socialists at % O'Farrell street last even
ing was unusually interesting and well at
tended. After an instrumental solo by
Miss Eehison, DR.. J. f. Wetzeu read a
practical arraignment of the present
social conditions. His poem was entitled
Columbia, Weeping"
J. W. Dutton was the speaker OF the
evening. His subject was Servants Unto
Tribute He declared that the people of
the United States were to-day servants
uuder tribute, although instead of being
called tribute it was now known as pro-
tectiYe tariff. He continued:
Strict justice would seem to demand that
each member OF society should be taxed in
exact proportion to his possessions, but, un-
fortunately, exact justice is to-day an irides-
cent dream. Tariff is taxation. Taxation is
an evil and is only endured for its compensat-
ing features. Trade comprehends every species
of exchange, and it is necessary to every elias
and people. Exchange is mutually beneficial.
and not as the protective theory would seem to
insinuate. Commercial warfare. The protec-
tive tariff is avowedly 10 prevent importation.
It has no revenue in view and creates revenue
only insomuch as il fails to protect
Protection for whom? By whom7 And at
! whose expense Protection to American
labor is the sweet, soothing song OF the siren.
sung only to receive the vote OF the unsuspect-
ing laborer. Where is there a projected en-
plying capitalist who would pay more to an
American laborer than he would TO a Portu-
guese or q Chinaman who could do the same
work? Ii there is one he would obtain high
price as a freak in dime museum. Is any one
so unsophisticated as 10 put any faith in the
solemn protestations of unselfshness of pro-
tected Capitalists. There time when
tariff advocates were so audacious as TO tell Us
that the foreign. producer paid the tariff, but
this ground has been abandoned as untenable.
The person who buys any protected article
| pays the tariff, and if it be OF domestic manu-
| facture he pays the price OF manufacture plus
| a sum equal TO the tariff and profit.
II a protective tariff is good thing let Us
carry IL to its logical conclusion and, like
China, build wall about the country. II
protection is an equal benefit we would all
soon get rich robbiug each other. If it is not
equal in its operation Ii is unjust. The march
of facts, the logic of events are emphasizing
the truth that legislative interference with
the laws of CONNIE rec is politically unwise and
morally unjust. 1t is inconsistent with that
maxim of this republic which says, Equal
rights 10 all and special privileges to none"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

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With Paine's celery compound. return
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