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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Courier.

A negro recently announced a
change in business as follows:
''Notice-De copartnership hereto
fore resistin between me an Nose
Skinner is hereby resolved. Dem
what owes de firm will settle wild
me, and what de firm owe will
settle wild Mose.' That darkey
certainly has an eye to business.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
St. Helena Echo.

Rev. j. M. Afford was in town
the early part Of this week, having
came here to place his brother and
sister in school in the Johnston
Institute. Brother Afford is one
OF the coming men of the great
church to which he belongs. and
it gave us much pleasure to meet
him and receive call by him.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

= Our street commissioner, Mr.,
Wise, has estimated that the rains
of Sunday last, cost the city not
less than $3.50. This in the way
OF fences washed down, bridges
swept sway, bitches cut out, and
the like.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

'kiVer'' was a very welcome COM
panion Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. P. Williams and
family are now pleasantly situated on
Jordan street. They have come to
Shreveport to live and we are glad TO
have them.
Mr. r. j. NJ. Patterson, now one Of the
solid citizens of Ward One, was In the
city Wednesday. Bob" is all right any
way you take him.
Mr.. II. H. Wheless. of Aldens was in
the city Wednesday. He is a staunch
citizen and a safe business man.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Iberville South.

Iberville South.
Millions of men in India live,
marry and rear apparently
healthy children upon an income
OF 80 cents a week, and som etimes
1t falls below that.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

There were six conversions at Texas
avenue church last Sunday morning.
The Salvation Army conducted the
services.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Goodness! Must We have anothe3
winter season with Texas Avenue as it
has been?

Hon. II. l.. Brian, editor NatchttOches
Populist was in the city Wednesday,
Louisiana street has been paved from
Milan to Crockett street.
Mr.. Talbot is now wrestling with Tex
as avenue.
The Progress s glad TO hear that the
city council minds to have the plank
road repaired for the fail business.
The old cemetery fence, on Sprague
street, was badly demoralized by the
deluge Sunday night.
The FOUNDERS up made the sidewalks
resound Wednesday.
The divided house has caused many
comments, few conjectures.
Rev. Barnette Wright is home again.
nearly entirely recovered from his re-
cent spell Of illness. In truth he is
looking real we'll
One planter estimated that the rain
OF Sunday and Monday would cost him
fifty bales of cotton. That was before
examination.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Dean, Currie, Thomas, Foster;
one of these will, doubtless, be
chosen Railrc ad Commissioner.
And where will you fihd more
competent quartette to select from?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Shreveport was a seething cauldron,
politically speaking, Wednesday and
Thursday.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

There is whole lot of differ
ence between feeling big, and be-
ing big,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Which has the sweetest smile; the
candidate or the heller?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY.
Wednesday And Thursday Day
OF Busy Activity.

wednesday and thursday were
busy days in political circles in
Shreveport. From early morn
until some time after the
thades of night had fallen Wed.
nesday, the lieuteuants of the
three Congressional candidates
were actively engaged in perfect
ing the plans for the next day.:
conteet. 1t was like getting ready
for battle. There was the place
ment of the batteries; the station
ing of che rtoops; the mapping
out of the mode of action: the is
suance of orders, and passing
around of the word.
At intervals during the day the
Sutherlin advisory board held
caucuses where they met their
chief in council. And it was no.
ticed eartly in the day that these
conferences were productive of
much good, The Judge showed
himself to be a brave, prudent and
inspiring leader. From the way
his lieutenants moved, 1t could be
detected that confidence was i'm
print I'd on their faces. With tire
less and swift activity they moved
hither and thither, getting every
thing in proper alignment, AS
the Judge appeared on the streets
it Was noticeable that change
was on among the people, and
that he was growing stronger all
the time.
And with tbs first streaks OF day
of Thursday morning his clans
were up and at work.
Another feature was nov intro
duced. This VI as a fight over the
executive committee man. What
was known as the Sutherlin ticket
had agreed, it was thought, that
Mr.. Andrew Qnerbes should be
the gentleman for the POSITION.
But theJimmies put out Mr.. A.
Thigpen, and those of that
clan who were supporting Judge
Sutherlin, Joined In in its support.
This. on that issue, brought on a
factioual fight that was not in.
tended, was not on the program.
Mr.. j. N. Foster, the leader in the
move, so far as appearances went
was not particularly interested in
the Congressional race, but con-
centrated his full strength and eff
fort on electing Mr.. Thigpen.
This, of course, brought Mr..
Queries and his friends to the
front with full vigor. And thus,
there were virtu ally two big fights
on.
These contests were fou ght to q
finish, to the very last minute.
But able and bold general as Mr..
Foster is, he met foemen worthy
of his steel: and when the day
had closed, he was forced to &C.
knowledge defeat, as to the fourth
ward at any rate.
This is that vote:
Court House.
Sutherlin PSI,
Ogden, 1872.
Breazeale, t13.
nnarhne pD-
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

The tones OF the oil mills whistles are
heard again in the early morning hoiTa
They are welcome.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

The boys of the First Louisiana
will be muchly indebted to the
ladies of the War Relief Associa-
State Pension Board.
Governor Foster hos named
Judge John G. Moncure, Judge
David Pierson and Col. j. A.
Chalaron, members of the State
Board Of Pensions. These three
Confederate veterans) and the
Adjutant General, Hon. Allan Ju-
mel, another veteran, and the
Auditor, Hon. w. w. Heard, we
believe, constitute the entire Board.
To The Progress this seems
a splendid board. All are gen.
tlemen of excellent character: and
we believe they will do justice to
both the State and the INDECENT
veterans. These are now entitled
to s. per month.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

The telephone controversy created
some excitement Tuesday.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

The Progress hopes that Louisiana
street will be paved to the Union depot
before the winter rains begin.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Say! has any one heard of or
from Johu G. Carlisle, recently?

Bienville Bell.
Horse stealing has become so
prevalent that suspicion is enter.
tanned that an organized band of
rogues are working this and adj
joining parishes. A negro from
Natchitoches parish WEE here last
Monday in quest of q horse stolen
from him the week before.
T Cattle in Texas are selling very
high. Yearlings are selling from
SIC to $18 per head and extra fine
ones $40. Three year old steers
from s25 to s28, and 5 year old at
$40.
The court house was a perfect bee
hive Thursday Everybody was in his
shirt sleeves, figuratively speaking.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

The Progress is indebted to the
Caucasian and Journal of our city,
for courtesies extended last week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04
BRlBED BY RUSSIANS.
Officials of the Chinese Foreign Office
Paid 100000 TaeIs.

SHANGHAI, April 8. 1t is announced
that a person Of the highest rank has
memorialized the Emperor in the most Wig
crous language, accusing the whole Tsung-
Li-Yamen Chinese Foreign Office OF be-
ing in the pay of Russia. He asserts that
Russia expended 100000 taels in bribery
during the recent negotiations regarding
the cession of Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-
Wan, ETC., and claims that Lii Hung
Changes share was 100000 taels. There
upon the parsonage referred to demands
full investigation and asks that Lii Hung
Chang be beheaded if the accusations are
proven, the memorializer offering to be exc
cuted himself if his charges are not sus-
tanned.
The Chinese complain bitterly of the fact
that they do not possess a, war port for the
five war ships which are being built for
them abroad, and which are due to arrive
in Chinese waters this summer. Unless
Wei-Hai-Wei. occupied by the Japanese, is
evacuated, which is doubtful, the Chinese
have no place in Wllch to receive their new
war ships.
The Russians have permitted two British
gunboats to enter and leave Port Arthur
freely. The British first-clasS cruiser Graf
ton flagship of Rear Admiral c. p. Fitz-
gerald, second in command on the Chinese
station, the firSt-claSS cruiser Powerful the
armored cruiser Narcissus, the second-clasS
cruiser Rainbow and other vessels of the
squadron left Che-Foo on Saturday. Their
destination is unknown, but is reported to
be Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, capital of
Corea. The movement of the war ships
excite the greatest interest among foreign
ers. 1t is supposed they will make a DEM
onstration, possibly in support of some Brit
iSh demands for concessions.
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principally to the fact that there was nc
bull fight to-day. Extra precautions were
taken 10 prevent disorder at the Republic
an mass meeting this afternoon. The num-
Der Of guards at the United States legation
was Increased.
The object OF the demonstration was to
posed on political and other offenders. to
protest against the torturing OF Anarch-
lists In the prison Of the Fortress of Mont
Juich, barcelona: to demand the free i'm
port of wheat. and to demand universal
conscription. without the redemption of the
rich conscripts. The demonstration, .ccn-
trary to expectation, turned out TO be
very quiet and formal affair. In fact it
may be termed a "izzle." There were no
banners displayed and only about three
thousand people marched to the presidency
and remained In the street, while deputa-
ton was conducted to the Office of Senior,
Sagasta, where it's members were politely
received by some of the officials, in the
absence of the premier
Seniors Vocondo and Dorado, former
municipal councillors of Madrid. spoke for
some five minutes, referring to the objects
OF the demonstration namely. a revision OF
sentences, the free import of wheat and
universal CONSUMPTION. without the redemp-
made or the alleged torturing of Anarch-
lists prisoners in the prisons of the fortress
Of MontJuich. Barcelona, although 1t was
at first understood that this was to be the
main representation to be made to the
premier.
The demands of the people who took part
in the demonstration were embodied in
manifesto which was handed to Minister
of the Interior Senior Capdepon, who re-
piled, saying he regretted that the indis-
position of Senior Sagasta made it necessary
for him to receive the deputation in the
Dremier's place. The Spanish people, Senior
Capdepon added, were worthy of the liberty
they enjoyed and the government would al
ways keep abreast of public opinion. But
the manifesto was TOO serious to be inn
mediately replied to. 1t would command
serious attention and would be referred to
the COrteS. The minister then thanked the
deputation for the orderly behavior of those
who took part in the movement. Senior
Dorado answered that the deputation placed
confidence in the good will of the govern
ment. The deputation then withdrew
The crowd outside the presidency was in
clined to linger and discuss the matters
which brought the people there. But the
civil governor mingled with the people, urg-
ing them too dispense. He said: Go home,
my children. Everything will be attended
70. The crowds then good-naturedly scat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04
ELEvEN-PAGE CIPHER MESSAGE,
Which DOns Thought Was "a Reply to
Spain's Memorandum.

MADRID, April 3.-It was reported here
General Stewart l. Woodford had received
from Washington q reply to SPANS note.
1t was said to consist of eleven pages in
cipher. General Woodford explained, how
ever, that the cipher message was not a
reply to Spain's memorandum. 1t referred
to other matters. The United States lega-
ton later in the day gave out the following
announcement: up to noon to-day the
minister had not received a reply from his
government to the ultimatum of the Span
ish government"
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The best infor
Spain's memorandum (for it appears that
the response Senior Sagasta gave to General
WOodfOrd's last representations that hos
tilities must cease was in the nature of
memorandum, instead of note) has been
sent. This statement was made at the State
Department by a gentleman who almost
certainly would be in position to know.
The supposdtion that Athe last cablegram,
described as an eleven-page message, is
reply was probably based on the fact that
there are as Madrid says, eleven pages Of
it, but this is not significant, since the de-
partment uses a group cipher and it is said
that eleven pages probably would be in
reality comparatively short message, and
the department has been cabling Minister
WOOdford for several days, sending him in
formation and instructions. These COM
municatiOns, it is stated, as indicated in the
foregoing have not been in the nature Of
of which was given out after Fridays Cab
met meeting.
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ton OF the Independence of Cuba or the
sale Of that colony, or Of any invasion of
Spanish rights was not mooted in the re-
cent negotiations. Abiding to the report
that Marshal Prin had intended, in 1870. to
sell Cuba, Senior Sagasta said that such
suggestion was made to Marshal Prim by
this Americans. but was never accepted, and
that the parleying on the subject was only
kept up for some time to avoid increasing
the acute tension which then existed be-
tween the two countries.
Senior Sagasta considers that since he
took Office in october last he has done
everything possible TO satisfy the Cubans
and 70 preserve good relations with the
United States and that consequently no re-
sponslbliity for the present crisis should 1t
lead to rupture will rest with Spain. He,
however does not believe that the last
Spanish memorandum closes the door TO
further negotiations. Those who conducted
them, he said had on both sides shown
disposition to promote cordial relations; and
he only apprehended trouble from the pres
sure Of the jingOes on the executive IN
washington.
senior Sagasta proceeded TO say that his
government had addressed a memorandum
10 the European powers, but had not ofh-
cialiy taken steps 10 solicit their interVen-
tion. He called my attention to the fact
that the people and press of Spain had
shown prudence, forbearance and patriot
ism during the crisis, even the opposition
having put no obstacles in the way OF the
government This he said led him to he
lieve that all classics would cooperate in
the work of realizing peace in Cuba and
facing the contingencies of the future. He
spoke throughout with calm subdued en-
ergy of a statesman alive to the eventual
tiles Of the situation and conscious that he
had done his duty I'm endeavoring to avert
war, without sacrificing the rights of Spain
IN manner that would create equally
grave consequences at home.
I regret to say that some of the Madrid
papers show i'll humor against England
for rot showing as much sympathy with
Spain in her trial as the continental courts
and governments. as well as the press are
supposed to do. The Impartial to-day has
a. long and angry article denouncing Eng
land as seeking an American alliance to
make up for her isolated position in Eu-
rope and to strengthen her position in the
far East and in China especially."
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Confercnce of Autonomists.

HAVANA, April 3-Yesterday the auton-
omisss' secretaries, with General Blanco
presiding, held an extraordinary council, OF
which the proceedings have not been made
public. Ell Diaro says the council may de-
termine TO send representatives to Wash
ington in connection with the Spanish lega-
ton there, who will be able to show the
federal government the true feeling with
regard to autonomy in Cuba and also to
advise President Mckinley of the true state
OF affairs on the island.
Ell Diario also says that the secretaries
considered the issuance of manifesto to all
Cubans calling upon them to assist Loyalty
in establishment of the present regime,
scheme of government to be perfected and
amplifed according to the necessities of the
island. The manifesto would point out that
Cubans could not find true independence in
the plans of the separatists. but would be
absorbed by foreigners, and that real lib
erty is possible only by supporting and car
rying out the present regime The mani
festo would conclude by urging upon Gu
bans calmness and prudence amid the pres
ent discussions between the United States
and Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04

LONDON, April 4.--The Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says. Dis
patches reaching Vienna from the Queen
Regent of Spain dwell upon the increasing
difficulties with which her peaceful inten-
tons are confronted in leading Madrid cir
cles, where it is argued that Spain has
nothing to lose by war which could be
carried into American territory. Still, she
does not despair of an honorable peace.
IAN interview appears in the Tageblatt
with the Spanish ambassador, who denies
that the United States has presented an
ultimatum. He says that Spain will not fire
the first shot, but that If war occurs she
will fight for years and to the bitter end.
Such a war continues the Spanish ambas-
sador, would paralyze American commerce
and industry, while the Spaniards are born
soldiers of uncomfortable toughness The
American navy, according to the Spanish
ambassador. consists of mercenaries VINO
are not used to war;"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04
sPANIARDs INDIFFERENT.
More Interested i'm Lotteries and Bull
Fights than in War.

Fights than In war.
MADRID. via Bayonne, France, April L.
Despite the efforts of the press to work up
patriotic enthusiasm, the public seems in
different to the situation. Excepting among
officials and officers, it is rarely discussed.
Apparently the people are chiefly inter-
ested in the result of big lottery just an
nounced and in the preparations for an ex-
traordinary bull fight on Easter Sunday,
at which celebration toreadors from all
parts of Spain will perform. The people do
not wish war; rather, they are Indifferent,
al they always have one in progress some
where and do not regard a war with the
United States as different from the others.
The feeling that exists here exists also
throughout the provinces.
Poultney Bigelow writes from Barcelona
that, with two other Americans. he has
just completed a bicycle tour from San
Sebastian. through Madrid. to Alicante. in
Valencia. clear across the widest part of
jingoism in the whole trip than in one block
of the New York bowery."
The Queen Regent is taking a very ac-
tive part in the negotiations and has thor
oughly identified herself with the war sec
tion of the Cabinet. Her attitude is much
approved by the officials in the army. and
has undoubtedly strengthened the dynasty
for the time being. Her Majesty is reported
TO have told Senior Sagasta: Il received
from my husband a heritage for our son.
and win never agree TO have that hertz
age curtailed-"
Senior Sagasta said to a friend after
Thursdays council at the palace: We
went in. seven men to see one women. and
emerged seven women, leaving the man in
side, meaning that they went In disposed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04
De PAW Ball Club Schedule.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind. April 3.-The De
PAW University Baseball Club has ar
ranged the following schedule of games for
April April 8, Indianapolis Training School,
al Greencastle; April Is, University of In
dianapolis, at Greencastle; April 90, Rose
Polytechnic of Terre Haute, at Greencastle;
April 80, Indiana University at Greencastle.
The De Paw team has been in active
training for two or three weeks and Man
ager Howe considers he has the best pros
poets Of any team which has ever repre-
scented the university. The team will play
with the Indianapolis Western League team
on Monday afternoon in Indianapolis.
Greencastle will present Pulse and Wend-
ling as battery and will have the follow
ing batting order: Haynes. center field,
Gaptad1n Puise, plrehe G Gomkln. tirst base base
Balm, j. c., left field; Longwell, third base;
Balm, Paul, shortstop; Ellis, right field
A number of De Paw people will accom-
pany the team to Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04

Spain Holding Her War Fleets at
Cape De Verde Islands.

MADRID, April 3, $3.50 a. m, via Paris
The Spanish Cabinet has decided that the
torpedo fiotilla is to remain at the Cape de
Verde islands until further orders. The flo
tilla Will be joined later by squadron COM
posed of the armored cruiser Emperor
Charles v. Of 1926 tons; the cruiser Alfonso
XIII, Of 5000 tons; the armored cruiser In
fanta Maria Teresa, of 1900 tons, and the
armored cruiser Cristobal Colon, of 6,S4O
tons, which will accompany the torpedo
fiotilla to Cuba. 1t has also been decided
by the government to send the armored
cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo.
both Of 1900 tons, back to Havana. They
will receive orders to this effect as soon as
they are sighted at Porto Rico.
A national subscription to strengthen the
Spanish fleet will be organized by a royal
decree. A fiotilla of torpedo boats and tor
pedo boat destroyers is being prepared for
active service at Cadiz. The airlored cruiser
Emperor Charles V has been ordered to
leave to-day for Ferral.
The minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo,
continues receiving many petitions from for
eign and Spanish merchants and sea cap
tains who are DESTROYS of obtaining letters
OF marque, so to fit out privateers in the
event of war breaking out between the
United States and Spain.
The London correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press has ascertained from reliable
sources that some of the Spanish ships are
in bad condition. The Pelayo started from
Toulon for Carthagena last night in tow,
with $50 French worl1men on board fixing
up her boilers and making other repairs.
The Eruperador Carlos v started yesterday
from the Seine ship building yards at Havre
a..
her guns unmounted. Neither ship will be
ready for service for month. They have
left French waters, presumably in the fear
that war might begin before the repairs
were finished, in which event they would
not be permitted to leave.