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The herald., 1898-01-11
Tourist Rates

CHICAGO. Jan. 10.-All the votes In the
interested roads have been recorded In
favor of the agreement regarding home-
seekers excursions reached last week by
the western roads. Hereafter during the
months of January and February none Of
these excursions will be run into the terri
tory of the Western Passenger associa-
ton west of the Mississippi river or north
of the line of the Missouri. By many of the
roads this agreement is looked upon as the
entering wedge that is to fully enable them
Qether,
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Held Liable

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-In the Uni
ted States Supreme Court today Justice
Harlan handed down the opinion Of the
court in the case of P. s. Stewart VS.. X.
K. Hayden, receiver of the Capital Ma
tional Bank of Lincoln, Neb., holding
that Stewart could not free himself from
liability of shareholder in a failed ma
tional bank, by disposing Of his holdings
prior to the failure. but with evident
knowledge of the failing condition Of the
concern
The herald., 1898-01-11

nipeg, Man.; c. w. Erdman of Ken
lucky, now at Firth, Bavaria. trans
ferred to Breslau, Germany.
To be United States marshals, Glen
Miller, district of Utah; 2. Houser, dis
trict of Oregon.
A. w. Francisco. collector of customs,
district of Los Angeles, Cal.
Appraisers of merchandise, ]. T. Kare,
district of San Francisco; owen SUM-
mers, district of Willamette.
Postmasters-Calif A. Wiley,
Arcata; G. S. Ticles, Angels Camp; B..
Shaw, Hollister; p. A. Osborn, watson
vile; r. ]. Nixon, Yreka; L. McLaugh-
| lin, Sanger: S. Littlefield, Anaheim; B.
Lemon, Santa Rosa; F. Hickman, Han
ford; c. Hapgood, Marysville; F. l.
Gardner, Soldiers Home; VIM. M.
Reeves, Mena; w. L. Jefferies, Claren-
don; ]. w. LOWE, Redwood City; L. Van
dusen, Ukiah; r. NJ. Ryan, Gilroy; J. It.
| Payne, Sutter Creek; s. w. Metcalf;
Sisson: G. B. Bear, Cloverdale; W. II.
Andeson, San Rafael.
| Felix A. Reeve of Tennessee, assist
ant secretary of the treasury.
B. X. Bruce of the District of Colum-
ba register of the treasury.
Charles Fl. Morrill, surveyor of GUS
toms, port of Lincoln, Neb.
TO be surveyors general, j. j. Blair of
Utah; w. L. Distin of Quincy, Ill, of
Alaska; Joseph Perrault of Idaho.
To be registers of land Offices c. D.
Ford at Denver; D. H Budlong at
Occur dAlene, Idaho: I. T. Purcell of
Wakeley, Kan. L. r. Thomas at Black
foot, Idaho; r. w. Dudley of Washing
ton, d. c., at Sitlla, Alaska; II. Leland
at Roswell, Ill; NJ r. Otero at Santa
Fe, n. NJ; c. B. AIoores at oregon City,
Ore: +. W. Bartlett at La Grande Ore;
j. A. Layton at Montrose, Colo.
To be receivers of land Offices r.
Shelley of Portland, Ore, at Sitka,
Alaska; G.. B. Rogers at Blackfoot,
Idaho; G. a. Smith at Salt Lake. Utah;
j. L. Hill at Walla Walla, Wash
To be associate Justices of the supreme
court for the territory of New Mexico,
F. w. Parker of New Mexico and Jona-
than w. Crumpacller of Indiana.
Hosea w. Townsend of Colorado,
judge of the United States court, south
ern district of Indian Territory.
To be United States attorneys. r. V.
Cozier. district of Idaho; ]. H. Hall, dis
trict of Oregon; j. H. Wilkins, district of
Indian Territory; r. Summerfield, dis
trict of Nevada.
NOT CONSIDERED
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10-The Senate
Judiciary Committee today did not cor
slider the nomination of Attorney-Ge
eral McKenna to be Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court. This nomination
was incidentally mentioned in the COM
mittee, but different members desired to
dispose of the unobjectionable nomina-
tions first and the time of the committee
was taken up by those cases. The COM
mittee will meet tomorrow and consider
the Mckenna nomination.
The herald., 1898-01-11
The Pinta's Voyage

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The navy de-
partment today formally turned the Pinta
over to the naval militia of San Diego, Cal
She will be taken in hand by the militia
at San Francisco and driven under he1
own steam by them to San Diego.
The herald., 1898-01-11

staff employed by Michael have left for
their homes for rest, while others of
them are waiting here to go to Florida
with the party that will sail on Saturday
next.
The herald., 1898-01-11
A Vessel in Distress

EMPIRE CITY, Ore, Jan. 10-The bark
entine, supposed to be the Echo, reported
as being in distress Saturday, has not
heen seen since. She was then Off Cape
Arago and making slow progress off shore.
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Marshal News Niece

PARIS. Jan. 10.-Mlle. Louise Ney, grand
niece of the celebrated Marshal Nsy of
the First Napoleonic empire, was found
at her residence todayA
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The English Strike

LONDON, Jan. 10-There are signs that
the end of the great strike In the engi-
neering trades in Great Britain is fast ap-
preaching
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Governor Powers of Maine is described
as "the swellest man who has ever been
chief executive OF that state"
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CONTRIBUTIONS

The senate today confirmed these
nominations: To be consul general.
James M. Stowe of Missouri, at Cape
Town. To be consuls, Neil Mcmillan of
Michigan at Port Sarnia, Ont. Il. Il.
Browdosi of Illinois at Breslau, Ger
many, transferred to Firth, Bavaria;
w. II. FL Graham of Indiana at Win
The herald., 1898-01-11
AN ARIZONA STORM

PHOENIX, Jan. 10.-Heavy rains fell
last night all over Southern Arizona. In
the north, in the plateau region. there
was heavy snow and sleet storm, with
snowfall ranging from six inches at
Prescott to several feet In the vicinity
of Flagstaff. No damage has been re-
ported to any Of the transportation lines.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
THE PROGRESS DIFFERS

Captain James NJ Martin has return.
ed from Ruston, where he has been in
the interest Of one Of his deputies John
Sizemore, who some time ago killed
Frank Mullen. When Captain Martin
left Ruston the testimony had been
presented and argument made. Captain
Martin says Mr.. Sizemore is one of the
best deputy marshals. in North Louis
lana, while the man he killed was of a
turbulent. violent nature, He expects .
verdict of acquittal or at least a hung
Jury.-Shreveport Journal.
Yes, it is foregone conclusion that he
will be acquitted, but nevertheless. il
was cold-blood murder.-Alexandria
Democrat
''H' sentiment neighbour Frank Null
len was murdered in cold blood, by
coward wearing the badge Of an office.
He may be acquitted but let him wear
the collar Of cowardce and murderer
during life
Szemorc has been acquitted Peo-
pies Demands.
The Progress differs from its brethren
and thinks Marshal Sizemore killed in
We have no sympathy for
aWless bull-dozcrs. This is the first
line We have ever heard Mr.. Sizemore
branded as q coward His repution is
Just to the contrary.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
SISTER BENNETT FARE.
WELLS.

Tomorrow night Mrs. Captain
Bennett will farewell at The close
Of the service at the Salvation
Army tent. .
Mrs. Bennett has many friends
In Shreveport. She is loved for
her pure womanly nature, her true
Christian virtues, earnest conse-
Grafton TO the Lords service and
devoted attention to the Masters
Work, has marked her course
since she has been in our midst
She has won an immense infiu. !
enee over our people and thew
Will see her 60 with great reluct.
ance. She goes on a vacation If
rest, as she is physically unable
to continue under the great stress
OF labor which she has Undergone
since her arrival here.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The news that Hon. w. G,
Vance had died suddenly at his
residence, spread like wild fire
over our city Thursday, 1t SEEM
ed Incredible; as too shocking
too sudden to be true. Bnt it was
true; and the we'll known citizen
In bossier and Caddo is dead.
The name of Mr.. Cal Vance is
familiar in many quarters, even
among those who were not his as
soclates' Apparently taciturn and
non-communicative, his nature
was just the reverse. Those who
knew him we'll, knew him as q
genial, whole-souled, liberal man.
true in his friendship; firm in his
convictions. He was a large and
successful planter in Bossier par
lsh, though he has resided in tho
city of Shreveport for several
years. He always took an active
part In politics, and while gensr-
ally opposing The Progress fact
lonaliy, we here attest to his sim
cerlty and honesty Of purpose.
10 his bereaved widow and
children The Progress extends its
profound sympathy.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
MIR. IVAN DAVIS.

The many friends and COW ork-
ers in Sunday School and church
OF Mr. Ivan Davis will be panied
to learn of his sudden death which
occurred at Monroe last Monday
morning.
he was i'll but few days, and
his relatives away, knew
nothing OF this until a telegram
was received by his brother, Mr..
w. E. Davis, OF our city, of his
decease.
Mr.. Ivan Davis was we'll known
in Shreveport. He was of a trust.
ing disposition, gentle and confid.
ing. All who knew him were
drawn to him on this account. He
was good Christian, a devoted
worker in the cause of Christ. He
was a Baptist, the writer is a
Methodist; but we have worked
together and our recollection of
him is fond one His pastor re-
ported that all was we'll with him
when he passed away.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted in Monroe, his pastor and
the Methodist minister both OFF,
clating. Many stores and BUSH
ness houses were closed during
the time out Of respect to the de-
ceased, who was very popular in
tina! city. His remains were inter-
red at Arcadia Thursday.
TO his father and brother. our
personal friends, we extend the
h and of sympathy.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
BROTHER TETTS PROPHEsIEs

BROTHER TETTS PROPHESIES.
Sabine Free State.
The Year Nineteen Hundred.
Many are wondering what will be the
outcome in the next presidential election
we are not a prohet, nor the son of a
prophet but we will make this prophesy.
There will be big split in the Demo-
cratic party, one in the Republican par
ty and one in the, Peoples party, long
enough ahead Of the election for all
honest and true men of all these parties
to get together and form a a true partv
OF popular government, and this partv
VIII win, as there will be too much
selfishness in the remnants of the othera
Tor either to give up its own orgsnjza-
ton to consolidate with the other. Mark
TINS well, for the facts point that wav
The Progress., 1898-10-08
DEATHS PAIL.

The Progress sympathizes with its
friends Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Perroncel,
Miss Pinkie and Mr.. Walter Jackson
over the sorrow that entered their
homes Monday morning when the wires
told them the sad story that Mrs.
Eugene Perroncel-nee Miss Mary Jack
sOn-was. dead.
1t has been such a short while ago
that our paper had the pleasure Of
wreathing orange blossoms around the
reference to Mr. Eugene Perroncel and
Miss Mary Jackson. But now it must
tenderly lay these away and substitute
the sombcr cypress
Llfe's mutations. Who can tell where
their meanderings will wend: what the
length of their course? To-day, the
sunbeams cast their softening halo
enthusing the joyous spirits, attuning to
richest melody the notes of laughter
the carnations of a happy, contented
soul. Tomorrow, the deep, oppressive
hush OF sorrows shade chases away the
sunshine and binds in letters Of chilly
responsiveness the bright life. To-day
fair woman is embelished by bridal
robe; tomorrow she is laid in the burial
casket. Just five months ago Miss Mary
Jackson was the bride of love; Monday
she was the espOused Of death.
To the lonesome heavy hearted hus-
band do we feel deeply though the
writer knows him less
May God, the never failing friend of
dutiful man, assuage his grief, tenn
per his sorrow.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
The CONGRESSIONAL COM.
MITTEE.

The Congressional Executive
Committee of the Fourth District
is expected to meet in Shreveport
to-day to tabulate and promul-
gate the returns of Wednesdays
primary.
And on this subject we wonder,
and yet we do not, what will be
done about that enormous vote in
Natchitoches parish.
Of course those who were not
there cannot now, perhaps, prove
that everything was not all right
there. But we dare say that no
man will stultify himself-if he
cares ought for consistency-by
saying that the Natchitoches vote
does not arouse deep suspicion.
Perhaps these comments NAV be
regarded as huge joke by some
who are benefited by the suspi-
cious circumstances. But mark
it. The time is not far off when
these political tricksters will have
to give a reckoning to the Democ-
racy. All good Democrats are
willing to submit to the rule of the
but they are not willing
to submit to deception and unfair
ness. Irregularities which thwart
the will Of the people.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
ANOTHER FADING LIGHT.


Hon. Roger Q. Mills, of Texas. is an
ether figure in public life whose star.
onee glowing with magnificent effulg-
ence has faded into almost complete
nothingness.
He goes the way of Carlisle and all
VINO surrender personal convictions to
please superiors. Roger @. Mills was
once considered one of the foremost men
of our nation. But his cuckoo dance to
Clevelmd's gold-bug music, reversing
the course of all his former public life.
has forfeited him the confidence of the
Lone Star Democracy and he retires to
public life unwept, unlauded.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
TRIANGULAR NEW YORK.

There will be a triangular, political
fight in New York State. Hon. Robert
Van Wyck has been nominated for gov
ernor by the gold-bug Democrats;
Henry George, Jr, by the silver forces
and Teddy Roosevelt by the Republi-
cans.
And here is scramble for you. We
hope Henry George will win
The Progress., 1898-10-08
GAMBLING TAXED.
Colfax Chronicle.

Colfax Chronicle.
All gambling games are subject to q
tax OF $3.50 a day in Colfax, and we
would call the attention Of our gambling
friends to the law on the subject. The
state constitution says gambling as a
vice should be suppressed by law.
Sec. OF article Of the Colfax town
ordinances provides, THAT all bankinr
games or games Of chance be taxed two
dollars and fifty cents per day." This is
q rather light license for gambling
and 1t would perhaps be better to pass a
stronger law prohibiting 1t under penal
The Progress., 1898-10-08
CAPT J, 3. PAYNE

Captain j b, Payne. OF Rogers
Arkansas, arrived in the city
Thursday night. He has come to
assist Captain George Bennett in
the Salvation Army work, while
Mrs. Bennett is absent on furloueh.
Captain Payne will, no doubt.
receive the same cordial welcome
that all the Salvationists have, at
the hands OF the people of our city.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
BRIAN FOR CONGRESS.

When in Shreveport severaly weeks
Progress that he thought the Populists
Of the fourth district would make no
nomination for congress. But Mr.. j..
A. Tets, who was in this Office Monday,
informed us that the Populists had held
a convention Saturday last, and nomi-
mated Mr.. H. L. Brian to measure lances
with the democratic nominee.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
THE PROGRESS COMMENDED.

The Progress has received comenda-
ton from many quarters on its articles
on yellow fever and guarantees. Many
of our people have begun to feel the
weight Of these burdens and they want
relief.
The Progress has always tried to rep
resent the best interests of the people,
has always been a champion Of Shreve-
ports interests, and believes it is her
friend in this matter
The Progress., 1898-10-08
MR.. BAIRD'S OPPONENT.

Hon S. r. Baird, democratic nominee
for congress from the fifth district will
be opposed by Mr. j. G. Taliaferro, pop
ulist-from Catalonia parish.
The Populjst convention was held in
Monroe Of the 9th pit, when he
was unanimously nominated. He says
he vii make thorough canvass, chal-
lenge MIR. Baird to the hustings and if
swindIed al -ha polls he will contest
the election
The Progress., 1898-10-08
COFFEE TO BE CHEAPER,
Valley of The Teche.

Valley Of The Teche.
Coffee is to be cheaper saws Iesli.,s
Weekly. This is to be one of the results
OF the war. Nearly half of the world {
conee crop comes to the United States
we consume almost twelve pounds per
ahnum Tor every one of our population
ana spend on an average nearly 800 600
OO0 year for coffee. Two-thirds of the
worlds supply of coffee comes from
Brazil, which places an export duty of
II per cent upon the fragrant berry.
The finest coffee in the world Is grown
in Porto Rico. Cuba. and the Philip
pines, and under the stimulation Of
American enterprise these countries
will. within a few years, be able to SUD-
ply the world with coffee. What this
means to the coffee consumer he can
clearly understand.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Mr.. K. II. Furguson of Kingston, paid
Inc PROGRESS a welcome call Tuesday,
he was formerly a resident Of our CITY.
he is a good Industrious man and
mechanic
The Progress., 1898-10-08
Richland Beacon News.

A little surprise awaited two women
who recently met in the office of Chi
cago lawyer. They had never seen each
other before, but ere they left the Of
fee the discovery was made that each
had called to begin proceedings to
obtain divorce from the same man.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Every man is-bc it unconsciolisIy-
influenced by his interests. The whole
sal" doalor-Whose business is not in
Jur"d by quarantine is more art to
ask for It than the retailer whose bust
ness would be impaired.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The pick-pocket is generally loudest
in his cries Of keep your hands on your
pocket-boobs;' and 50 is the politician
"r fair elections And, as a rule, both
have he some object in view robbery.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
Caldwell Waterman.

Caldwell Waterman.
'''l"uS forest fires are threatening the
pest Wisconsin timber lands. According
to the latest reports there are a)roadv
several hundred acreas of timber l,nds
DUNN and a large force of forest rangers
are fighting the flames.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Another quarantine Sunday Did it
never occur to our earnest powers that
these guarantees do immense injury
to ShreVeport's business interests?
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The authorities have decided that
there was only one Daughter Of the
Confederacy," and the title and honor
died with Miss Winnie Davis.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
THAT'S TOO BAD.
Southern Record.

Southern Record
Richard Croker, Englishman and
Democratic boss Of New York City has
refused to support Van Wyok for the
nomination for Governor and gives ~
his reason that he wishes him to be
reserved as a presidential candidate in
1900.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The rains last week in the rice sections
OF the state, while harvesting was in
progress, injured the crop from % to
so per cent.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

We wonder if any one has seen
Judge Drew since he Cussed his friend
Mr.. Ogden out Of the congresiona,
race?
The Progress., 1898-10-08

opelousas Courier says its city j.
soon 10 have an electric light plant es
tahished there.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The people can put a stop to fraudu-
lent elections by concert of action, and
by that means only.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Our railroads are doing splendid
business. and If these are, others must
be too.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Texas Avenue Sunday school will
nave rally day on the fourth Sunday
in this month.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

-. bernard Voice says the outlook
Tor the cane and rice crops in st. Ber
hard parish is encouraging.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Hon. h. W. Martsonseems TO be hay
ing lot of fun out of his campaign if
nothing else.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The who has a good bank account can
well afford to cry out--quarantine;
quick
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Are the people of Louisiana tired
enough Of fraudulent elections to put a
stop to it?
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Business would be all right in our
city # our lcople would refuse to be
frightened at Il mythical hobsobl.u.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Rev Josh Sanders was IN the its
Monday He was On his way to assist
IN protracted meeting at FarmerviIIe.
Brother Sanders is clean and pure.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The soldier boys are back again
and they are immensely proud of
the fact.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

Labor is very scarce in the country.
Cotton ni"kers are in great demand. We
mean u IaCdo parish.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The silver sentiment is not dead. If
the Democracy ceases to remember this,
the people will not.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

1t is hard for the farmers to get rich
by raising &c cotton.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
SHREVEPORT, LA, OCTOBER, 8, 1898.

The guarantees are getting to be
industry's greatest enemy.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

An Independent is better than a brass
collar, yellow dog party man.
The Progress., 1898-10-08

The caterpiIars are quite mum IRONS
in some parts Of Caddo.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
The cotton is rolling in.

The committee of inquiry Who wrote
the report?
The Progress., 1898-10-08

account of it being a regular election,
Wen the front doors We're anyway.
The Progress., 1898-10-08
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Personal MEN TON,
A. Mowery is in from Dufur.

A. Mowery is in from Dufur.
W. F. Magill returned to Wapinitia
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. W. Johnston are in
from Dufur today.
Ed Michel left the city last evening
for his home at Colum bus.
John McAulay, one of Antelope's
Frank Crawford and wife were over
from Goldendale yesterday, leaving for
home on the stage today.
Mrs. J. E. Barnett arrive! in the city
on last evenings train to attend the
funeral of Elder 6. II. Barnett.
W. S. Jones, formerly of this city,
came up from Portland last night and
left. today for short trip to Dufur.
Miss Pauline Kline left on Inst nights
train bound for Athena and places along
the line to visit the Rebekah orders.
H. Hawkes. and wife and W. Wells
and wife, of Hood River, were visitors in
abe city yesterday, returning home to-
day.
Supt. Sheldon, of Chehalis, who has
been engaged in putting in the Antelope
Waterworks, is in the city, returning
2bOm that place.
C, E. Nestor, who has completed ar
5angemeuts to build the Oregon tele-
phone line to Prineville, returned today
from a visit to that section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Reese came up
from Silverton yesterday and were met
by 7. j. Reese, of Antelope, whom they
accompanied home today.