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The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

II we had the referendum we
would not be in so much danger
from corruption in legislative halls,
for all the important laws would
have to be submitted to the people
before they become such, We have
such laws now in force in regard
to special city and parish taxes,
such as for taxes in aid Of railroads,
to build courthouses and public
bridges. When the people peti.
ton the Police Jury to order ar
election, that is the ''Initiative, ,
and when the question is before the
people for a vote that is the Ref
erendum. The Peoples party want
all important questions submitted
to the people for their endorse
ment before they become law. Thi'
system OF government now pre-
walls in Switzerland, which is th'
purest democracy in the world.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

business than all the private COM
panies combined.
"There are also two or three
government farms for the unem-
ploycl; but, RS | have already
said, the unemployed are getting
pretty scarce now. These farms
are merc!Y experiments.
''Ihc factory laws are far ahead
Of those in this country, and they
are enforced. 1t is obligatory up
on employers to provide dining
rooms apart from the work rooms
for their employees. Eight hours
and no more, constitute a days
work. No child under Is years of
age is permitted to work in a fac
tory. The laws apply on the farm:
In the city, stores must be closed
on Sundays also half Il day during
the week. And these half-ho!idays
MltSt be pald TOT. All thesc laws
are ri gidly enforced.
Government works on an cnor-
nous scale have been undertaken
on the cooperative plan. That is,
the contractor is eliminated en-
tilely. The government deals di-
rectly with the men who do the
work. And they find it q very
easy matter to get along without
the contractor.
"To sum it all up, every one IN
New Zealand is very much pleased
with the new departures. Further
advances will no doubt constantly
be made in the direction of state
socialism,"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01
The Camp.meetIng.

We wrote most of the matter in
Issue before last of our paper on
Monday before leaving for Lake
End, where we spent a couple of
days. So when the quarantine
came the paper was all up and rea-
dy for the press, and before the
parish quarantine, which Knocked
ont our camp-meeting, was passed,
our paper was out and half mailed,
50 we had no opportunity Of call
ing the meeting off, and had to just
let the news of the quarantine
check the people from coming in.
A reasonable quarantine, such
as our city authorities adopted,
would not have broken up the
calnp-meeting, but the parish quar-
antine knocked us out completely.
Many friends Of the enterprise
have urged us to have it as soon as
the quarantine is over, but we are
afraid to do so--the first big Pop
u!ist meeting we tried to get up II
this place gave us the Smallpox
the next scares us to death wifi
yellow fever, and the third NIGH
give us the Asiatic Cholera.
Bnt we got we'll OF the Small
pox in time to have the first meet
ing, aud we hope that the yellow
fever win be stamped out in tim'
to have our Camp-meeting befor'
Winter sets in.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01
Government in New Zealand.

The following statements are
made by P. Allsop, Of Auckland,
New Zealand, new arrival in
Colorado in search OF health.
(From thesTopeka JournaD:
''The problem of providing for
the unemployed in New Zealand is
about solved. In fact, the unem-
ployed are very, very few. The
same may be said of the tramp
question. Tramps are becoming
very scarce there now, though six
years ago they were as numerous
as they are in the United States.
The few remaining are the incor-
rigible cases. When they die of
the tramp will be known no more
| in New Zealand.
| "These are but two Of a great
many remarkable changes wrought
IN the country in a few years. All
has been wrought by the socialistic
policy. The country is pretty far
advanced in socialism. The ex-
periments have been so entirely
satisfactory that when the govern
ment went to the country with a
much more advanced socialistic
policy last December it was indors-
ed by an enormous majority.
9oThe common people Of New
Zealand are far in advance of the
same class in this country for the
reason that the eight hour system
has been vigorously observed,
which has provided time for read
} ing and thought.
ssStrikes have been done away
with by the substitution of boards
OF Cancellation and arbitration.
The law makes it obligatory in all
disputes between employers and
employees that the subject Of dis
pute shall be submitted to the board
of conciliation. This board is com.
posed of five men; two chosen by
the employees, two chosen by the
employers, while d Judge OF the su.
lpreme court makes the fifth. il
leither party is dissatisfied with tht
decision an appeal may be taken te
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

How much progress would be
made il every scientist refused to
constantly study and inquire into
conditionsi Suppose they would
conclude that human discoveries
and inventions had progressed far
IS they could and that no improve
ment could be madei That is just
what the average voter is doing,
Things cannot be improved upon.
All knowledge Of government died
when the constitution was written
The author Of that document knew
{ II al and further progress is impos
siblel There is nothing more Il
leargl Ne know il ~, Coming
Nation.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

The gold-bug gang that call
themselves National Democrats,
claim that they want sound mon
ey. One half of the coin OF the
world is silver, and they offer as a
reason for coming no more OF it,
that it would debase our money,
when in one sentence in their plat
form they claim the free silverltes
want to increase the price of silver.
How can the money Of the world
be debased by increasing the price
of the bullion out of which the
cheapest money is mades
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01
The New Railroad.

While business with the outside
world is practically paralyzed by
the quarantine, our people should
be at work within our parish bor-
ders getting signatures to petitions
to the Police Jury, and discussing
the advantages the new road will
be to the people. This is the best
opportunity the people west Of Red
river will ever have to get a road,
and such q road will be Of incalcu-
liable advantage to the parish.
There is a rich territory up and
down the river and on Cane river,
that would be brought to the front
by a railroad. Navigation in Red
river is very uncertain, and many
times the cost of a road has been
lost by the farmers in falling pri-
ces in cotton during the seasons OF
waiting for water. Another ad-
vantage such q road would give is,
opening up the rich lands to cane
cultivation. Somewhere within
the parish a central sugar refinery
would be established and lands that
now pay but poorly in cotton would
bring good revenue in cane. The
tax the road asks is not more than
the road Will pay into the treasu-
ry in taxes itself. 1t will have
100000 or 100000 worth of
property to pay taxes on, and 1t
will have to pay the same levy the
balance of the people have to pay.
What the people would vote them
would not amount to much more
than release from taxation for
the term of years. Another thing
to be considered is, that the road
would give q market for millions
of feet OF timber that now is toe
far away from transportation to be
of any value. 1t would also Offer
| a line of competition for frelghtS
and the outrageous rates now
charged by the line that has O mo-
nopoly would soon be unknown.
The section of country lying be-
tween the Texas G Pacific and thu
river on the west, ranges from Il
to 80 miles wide, and this roa(
would fill a place where q road il
much needed. A large trade woule
also come from the east side of th'
river, and little towns would spring
up along the line and give loca
markets to our farmers for pro
(duce that it does not now pay then
to carry to market.
All these things should he take1
into consideration when discussin!
the advisability of voting the ,fy
mill tax. Five mills would no
add much to the tax of the poo
man, (only so cents on the hundre
dellars) but the road may be man
dollars advantage to him ever.
year. This road will connect thi
section with cheap markets TO
what we have to buy, and the bes
market where we have to sell.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

Gold standard means one leg to
stand on and one leg to walk on.
The crutches needed are bank pa
Der aud credits.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

Gold standard brings prosperity,
but not to the business man, the
working man or even the profes-
sional man. 1t fattens the money
lenders and the monopolists, but
impoverishes the borrower, and des'
troys the producer.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

Read the call of the Chairman OF
the Parish Executive COmmitte, in
another cOlnmn.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01
FRIDAY, October I, 1897.

Populist State Convention at
Monroe postponed to Thursday,
November 18th, 1897,
The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01
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The Louisiana populist., 1897-10-01

esting feature Of the government
ownership Of railways is that in
the country districts where the set
tiers are some distance from schools
the railways carry the children to
and from school free of charge. 1t
is interesting to note that the rail
roads are beginning to pay we'll
since they came under government
control, although they were un-
profitable under private ownership.
The government also manages the
parcels delivery, or express busi-
ness, as it is called in America.
'Another very popular feature
in New Zealand is the post banks.
They have proved immensely pop
ular-so popular that it has been
found necessary to fix a limit upon
the amount which may be deposited
in a postal bank j; otherwise they
would crowd the private banks out
of existence. The limit is $1,000.
"Women vote in New Zealand.
We have advanced laws on the sub
ject Of temperance. We have 10.
cal option with the provision that
the question nsast be submitted to
the referendum every three years.
The sale Of liquor can only be pro.
hibited by a three-6fths vote on
the other hand, even a single addi.
/ tional license cannot be granted
without a three-ffths vote. But 8
reduction in the number Of saloons
can.be made by bare majority
although the numbers Of saloons
cannot be reduced more that 25
per cent.
"The government has also es
tablished a life insurance, which
has been so popular that the gov
, ernment now does more insurance
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
Natural Bridge of Agate.

4 mining expert sent to inves-
 tigate some Arizona properties for
 Denver capitalists recently returned
 and reports the finding of most remarkable natural bridge formed
 by tree of agatized wood, span ming canyon 46 feet in width. The tree had at some remote time fallen and become imbedded in the silt of some great inland sea or mighty water overflow. The silt became in time sandstone and the wood gradually passed through the stages of naturalization until it is now 8 wonderful tree of solid agate.
 In after years water washed and ate away the sandstone until a canyon 46 feetin width has been formed, the fintIy-like substance of.the agatized wood having resisted the erosion of the water flow. Fully 50 feet of the tree rests on one side and can be tracted, but how far it's other side lies buried in the sand- stone can not be determined with out blasting away the rock.
 The trunk visible above ths canyon varies in size from feet to 3 feet in diameter. Where the bark has been broken and torn away the characteristic colors of jasper and agate are seen. To the naked eye the wood is beautiful. Under a microscope or miners nagnifyIng glass the brilliancy of he colorings is clearly brought put in all its wonderous beauty Jstoellers' Journal
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
A YaIuabIe Prescriptlon.

Editor Morrison Of Washington Ind, ''Sun," writes: ''You have a valuable prescription in Electric Bit ters, and l can cheerfulIy recommend 1t for Constipation and Sick Headache. and as a general system tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, was all run down, could not eat nor digest food, had a backache which never left her and felt tired and weary, but six bottles of Electric Bitters restored her health and renewed her strength: Prices 50 cents and $10O. Get Bot tie at w: T. Gonder & Co.'s Drug Store.
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15

and breaking of ground is going on from above Ehrenberg to the Sonora line, bordering the Lower Colorado. to an extent not known of before even in old Yuma, by working, not a iaw- bone fraternity, having faith in their holdings.
 Systematic prospecting of this desert region now nor at any time has been made. The country formations are the most promising and fruitful, and the Colorado river from the Grand Canyon to it's mouth is highly min eralIzed on both sides for many miles back, and it's vast possibilities have hardly been touched. More earnest prospecting has been done the past two seasons and the result is partly outlined above. The man with money has his agents in the fields, and the dawn of a grand future for desert mining is here. A plain statement of facts that may be proven is of more ultimate value than the hystericar statements of stray news reporters, who enthusing on a hand sample ef gold rock run to adjectives and gush when writing of this region.
 TAYLOR D. MACLEOD.
 Yuma, Arizona, April 25th, '97:
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
CONSTIPATION

SHOULD not be regarded as a tifing ailment-in fact, nature demands the utmost regularity of the bowels, and any deviation from this demand paves the way often to serious danger. It is quite as necessary to remove impure accumulations from the bowels as it is to eat or sleep, and no health can be expected where a costive habit of body prevails.
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
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The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
PILESl

How many suffer torture day after day, making life burden and robbing existence of all pleasure owing to the secret suffering from Piles. Yet relief is ready to the hand of almost any who will use systemati- caly the remedy that has permanently cured thou. sands SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR is no drastic, violent purge, but gentle assistant to nature
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
RULES OF POST OFFICE.

The office is open frem 2 A. M. to 7P. .M: daily. Sundays from !7:G0 to 500 A: Nj; and 600 to 7:00P.M M.
 East-beund mail closes at 5:20P. M. West-bound mail closes at .. 7:00P. M. Money Order and Postal Note depart ment closes at 6P. M. daily, excepting Saturdays, when it closes at P. NJ. No Money Order or Postal Notes issued Sun days.
 Mail for Parker, Ehrenberg and Silver District leaves Yuma Sundays and We'd days at A. M., and arrives here Tuesdays and Saturdays.
 Mail for Picacho, leaves daily at a. m.
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The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
PRECINCT OFFICERS

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The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15

"A dark hued lizard OF the dark k-hu ] sand; rock, short gray tree; above, sn equal sky She sits and dreams. The whiteless blue of heaven CopIes down to meet the greenless brown of carti And compasscs her dream
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-05-15
SICK HEADACHEI

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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
FORM UNITED STATES PARRY.
Coxey and n Score of other Rcformers
Rrcnk Loose froEl -POpulism.

ST. LOUIS Jan. 12.-Twenty-three middle
cf-the-rcaders were present today when
Jacob s. Coxey clllei together his confer
ence of reformers for the purpose of forming
a new organization to take the place of tho
peoples party. The conference was held
behind closed doors. Mr.. Coxey presided
and Carl Browne served as secretary Messrs
Butler, Weaver, Jones and other ponulist
leaders were denounced, the speakers charg-
ing that they sold out to the democrats in
the recent election. A resolution was adopted
declaring that this action has so crippled the
peoples party as to kill its fu-
ture usefulness. The new party
was christened the United States
party" Resolutions were adopted declaring
in favor of the initiative and referendum as
one of the underlying principles of the party
The national provisional organization com
mittee" was instructed to organize clubs
throughout the United States, thzse clubs to
send delegates to a national convention to
be held in Nashville, Tenn, July 4, 1897, to
outline policy of a campaign for 1898 and
1900, based on a noniuterest bond plan as
a means of providing sufficient legal tender
money to do the business of the country"
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Some lively po-
litical sparrlng marked the later hours of
the senate session today. The free home
stead bill was under discussion, and Mr.
Allen found opportunity for questioning Mr.
Villas OF Wisconsin concerning the party
differences OF last fall. II brought out much
difference of opinion as to whether the dem
ocratlc platform was made at Chicago or at
indianapolis. Mr. Villas declared that there
was almost nothing in the Chicago platform
not inimical to the interests OF the govern
ment. He insisted that the indianapolis
platform was founded throughout in democ-
racy. Mr.. Allen characterized the Indianapo-
lis platform as a trump affair" The con-
troversy became very lively and took wide
range. The homestead bill was further de-
bated, but vote was not reached. Mr.. Villas
attacked IL as a measure giving away $780,
100000 OF government money. Mr.. Nelson,
republican of Minnesota; Mr.. Allen and Mr..
PETER. popuist OF Kansas spoke for the bill
Mr.. Hill, democrat of New York, who has
not often addressed the senate OF late, spoke
in favor of a law fixing four years as the
term of fourth class postmasters.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
DOUGLAS COUNTY CONTESTS
0auCuses Ponder the Propositions in All
Their Bearings,
HOUSE WILL NOT VOTE TO POSTPONE
Republican Motion TO lie Met by the
United Front of Opposition nnd
the Matter Sent to
l.l Committees.

LINCOLN, Jan. 12.-(Special Telegram.)-
The Douglas county contested election cases
occupied the attention OF two caucuses for
three hours tonight. At the republican
caucus both senators and representatives
were present, MIR Crow of Omaha presiding
After much discussion 1t was voted to press
the motion for indefinite postponement
offered by jenkins of jefferson county in the
house today.
1t is the feeling among scme OF the repub-
Leans that jenkins motion to indefinitely
postpone the Douglas county contest was pre-
mature, but now that 1t has been made, the
republicans OF the house will stand by him.
Mr. jenkins admitted in caucus tonight that
he acted without consulting his fellow mem
bers. but that he felt justified in adopting
the course he did from personal interviews
he had held with great many OF the popu-
lists and free silver democrats.
The motion to indefinitely postpone the
contests will be met with the united opposi-
tion OF the free silver forces in the house.
This much was decided upon by the caucus
of the majority over which Speaker Gaflin
himself presided. II was determined to vote
as unit against the Jenkins motion. The
five Douglas county democrats in the house
will vote with their populist colleagues on
this proposition
The defeat of the Jenkins resolution does
not. of counse, end the matter, 1t was the
generally expressed sentiment that the con-
tests should go before the committee on
privileges and elections, and that both sides
will be given full opportunity to present
their cases. All OF The evidence will be
heard, the arguments listened to, and the
printed briefs considered. When the COM
mittee's final report is presented to the house
the vote may not be so unanimous against
motion to indefinitely postpone. But at
present the free silver forces are united.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
News for the Army.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-(Speclal Tele-
gram m.)-Reslgnations by the following named
officers of their commissions in line of the
army only have been accepted by the presi-
dent: CAPTAIN William II. Baldwin, COM
missary OF subsistence, as first lieutenant,
Seventh cavalry, December 22, 1896; Captain
David L. Brainard, commissary OF supslst-
ence, as first lieutenant, Second cavalry, jan
uary 4, 1897; Captain Carroll A. Devol, as
sistant quartermaster as first lieutenant
Twenty-ifth infantry.
Major Charles II. Barnett. quartermaster,
has been ordered from Fort d. A. Russell,
Wyo. to Fort Sill, okl., to take charge of
the construction of the new sewer system at
that post.
The following transfers in the Seventh
cavalry have been made: Captain John G.
Gresham, from troop TO troop NJ; Captain
Montgomery ID. Parker from troop NJ to
troop A.
Leaves of absence; Second Lieutenant
Charles w. Fenton. Seventh cavalry, extended
one month; Major Philip f. Harvey, surgeon,
two months,