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Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

There seems to be strong sen
tlment in the convention demand
ing the creation of a railroad com
mission. This is simply IaughabIe
There is no people on earth wht
have denounced and ridiculed Pop
ulism more than the Democrats o5
this State, and now here they como
demanding that the government
step in and interfere with the vest.
ed(s) rights of the railroads. To
have mentioned such thing only a
few months since would have been
sufficient to call down the united
opposition of every Democratic
ward heeler in the State. But
Populism does not demand govern
ment control, it demands the soIu-
tion of this problem, and That is
government ownership.
This idea Of government control
of the railroads is only dodge.
a subterfuge, and a base fraud.
1t is a humbug Of the deepest dye.
1t has been tried by the national
government and by dozens of the
states, and in all cases it has prov
en- to be a fraud. Instead of the
commissions controlling the roads,
the roads usually control the com-
missions. Aside from this salient
feature in the case the idea is i'm
practical. To the satisfaction of
the civilized world this government
tried the experiment of govern
ment control in the postal business
while it was operated by corpo-
rations. It was unsatisfactory.
so much so that the experiment
was discarded as failure and GOV
ernment ownership together with
operation submitted. It has prov
I'd a success beyond the expecta-
lions OF the most sanguine of the
supporters of the system.
The handspring Of this move
nent for a railroad commission is
ne big fat Offices it will create and
ne interests of the railroads will |
suffer no serious consequences.
The only way to control the rail- |
'oads is for the government to
'Wn and operate them. The Com
'ade.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

This country has enjoyed five
wars during its history, besides
numerous, and for many years per-
ennial, misunderstanding with In
dians. Four'of these were inter-
national affairs, two with Great
Britain, one with the Barbary
states in North Africa, and one
with Mexico, and last, but not
least, the great civil war. In
every case the United States fac
has triumphed--sometimes easily
and speedily, and sometimes with
more or less difficulty. But in no
case since war Of independence has
her hostile ability been put to the
test except when lighting her own
people. A sixth military event
seems now imminent, and its out
como, if the enemy was four times
as strong as he is, would contain
no element of doubt. Of course
we can thrash the presumption out
Of Spain, or any other power which
dares to knock the chip Oft our ma
tional shoulder. This is all very
pleasing to contemplate, but war
Is q costly amusement, and it's bur-
dens fall upon those least able to
bear them. The common people,
who have nothing to do with the
quarrel, will do the fighting, suf-
fer the privation, undergo the an
gpish, fill the burial pits, and pay
all the costs, while spectators will
gather IN the profits on fat con-
tracts, and a few officers will get
MI the hon0rs. Such is war
Farm and Ranch.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

Numerous delegations from diff
ferent sections of the State have
appeared before the Convention
this week in the interest of, and
against the railroad commission
bill which is now under considera.
tion before the Hon. Body.-En-
terprise.
We happened to be in the con-
vention several days of that week
and heard many petitions read and
delegations speak against the CON-
mission, bat not one for it.
qt's the politicians largely, neigh
Dor, who want the commission and
it's $4,000 a year salary attached to
it, which they are longing after.
~ he only thing they say, that is
wrong about it is the salary is not
quito large enough, and tho Offices
should be appointive. With these
amendments they would have a
match for the Supreme Court;
where, after they have fooled the
people as long as they can, and
have been repudiated by them,
their boss, the governor, can re-
ward them for worship rendered
him. Such is responsibility, you
know.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

Judging from the claim approx
cd at the last meeting of the School
Board, it costs that body 1927 per
annum to publish its proceeding IN
the Enterprise. Responsibility
comes high, but we just must have
it at any price.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

The Interstate railroad commits
sion is a useless expense, The
railroad commissions in MANY
states are simply retreats for dem
agogues. Unless Louisiana can do
better, the populists are opposed
TO any scheme to give democratic
polltlclans more Offices and more
spoils. North Louisiana wants
more railroads and we would rath-
er trust them to do right than to
trust chronic oMce-seekers to reg
ulate them. Monroe Bulletin.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

Two hundred Sioux of Pine
hldge 4 have wired the governor of
Nebraska of their willingness to
take up arms in defense of their
country in case of war with Snain
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15
Proceedings of the School Board.

} Board met Monday 9Th inst. wit
r. B. Hollingsworth, President; +
, L. Harris, j. N. Corley, II
Raphael, r. j. w. Knott, H. Man
helm, j. A. Gibbs and r. c.. Har
gis, present. Mr.. S. Friedman o
ward 9, presented his commisiol
and qualified as a member.
Schools were established or con
tlnued rs follows:
WARD |.
Tabernacle, 3 months, Miss Gal
lien, teacher, S35 per month.
Oak Grove, open June 1st, will
lst grade teacher to be appointed
S35 per month.
Johnson's, 3 months, Miss J.
Rusca teacher, at $40 per month
WARD 9.
Clear Lake, 3 months, j. O.
Gunter teacher, at S25 per month,
Evergreen. 3 months, V. D.
Fouts teacher, at $50 per month.
Goldona, 3 months, Miss NJ. X.
Jack teacher at $40 per month.
Boston, (col.)3 months, teacher
to be appointed, at $50 per month.
All other schools in ward refer
red to Supt. and +. T.. Harris.
WARD 3.
Grapes Bluff, Alpha and New
ton, continued 3 months, same
teachers, at same salaries.
Zion Hill, Newton and Morning
Star, colored schools, 8 months,
teachers to be selected at $50 per
month.
WARD 4.
New school established on the
Perot place, between Campti aaI
Deblieux'.
Clarence discontinued, and not
reestablished until new school.house
is built, in accordance with resolu-
ton Of September session, appro-
priating $l25 for houses
WARD 5.
Marthaville, 2 months, same
teacher aud salary.
Spanish Lake, 3 months, Miss
l.. Hendricks teacher, at S25 per
month.
Union Grove, 3 months, same
teacher and salary.
Old Union, 8 months, j. T.. |
Watts teacher, at S25 per month.
Allen, 3 months, Miss f. Hub
ley teacher, at S25 per month.
Lambertown, 3 months, Miss G. |
Burkett teacher, at s25 per month. !
Mt. Carmel, (col.) 3 months, A. |
L. Lewis teacher, at $50 per mo.
All to open April 1lth.
WARD 6.
Robeline High school, 3 months,
same teacher and salary.
Bethel, 3 months, Miss M. B.
smith teacher, at $50 per mouth.
Robe!ine, (col.) 3 months, teach
'r to be selected, at $25 per mo.
All to open April 11th.
WARD Z.
Left to Superintendent and J. A.
dlbbs, to open schools in June. I
WARD s. :
kisatctie, 3 months, teacher to {
'e selected at $50 per month. ,
WARD 9. {
Cypress, Convent, and Williams +
chool, continued 3 months same
oachers and salary.
Morning Star, (col.) 8 months, q
anne teacher and salary. i
WARD 10, a
Grand Bluff, 8 months, same il
eacher and salary. c
St. Germany, 3 months, 1st or b
nd grade teacher to be selected at
35 per month.
Little River, (col.) 3 months, p
larry Bird teacher, at $40 per mo. c
Balance referred to Superintend- d
1t and K. G. Hargis. n
By Mr.. Mannheim: y
That the claim Of A. r. Dowden |,
r 1925 tor repairs, &c., Shiloh o o
'hooI, ward 8, be paid out Of the n n
'ntingent fund. Carried. ~ ~
BY BY Mr., Corley..: +,
That the appropriation of SIS -
1t the contingent fund made ut . a.
10 April meeting 1897, for the !; !;
hiding of cistern at Grappe's Il
luff school he revoked and the
III Sl5 be and is hereby appropri. U
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

An "Ad.' in the Natchitoehes
fopullst is a good investment,
Try it.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15
-...ssaA LOUISIANA A
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,,
NATCHITOCHES, LA,

'ne oe OF Louisiana for the training teachers
Affords thorough preparation the profession Of eacbnc f
course OF academic study practical training in the art of teaching
one year OF daily practice in model schools guidance of skilled
framing teachers Class work exemp best of modern thought
"ter and method Of Instruction. Diploma entities graduate to
each IN any public school Louisiana without examination
-Four large buildings thoroughly equipped beautiful grounds Of
Aoo acres most heattu location the South Faculty of fifteen
lnstructors 23 students lust year. Tuition free to students
VINO eaca one year after gauaon expense for
sion of eight MONTHS $1,000.
Thirteenth annual session begins October 4th 1897
For CATALOGUE W11TE To"~
Is. C. CALDWELL. President.
, 1898-09-19
THE TRUTH ABOUT IT.

The Denver papers are Just now
printing stories In relation to the awful
ma nner in which the Torrey troopers
are being treated. That it Is being done
for purposes purely political no one
will for a moment doubt. Col. Torrey
and his officers are gentlemen and
would not permit their men to be mis-
treated IN any degree whatsoever. The
following item Is found in the Sarato-
ga Tyre Of the 18th inst:
Mrs. l. G. Davis and children were
pleasant callers at our Office yesterday.
Captain Davis writes that there are
two OF typhoid fever and one OF
malaria in his troop, but none are very
serious. Lieutenant John Albro T. Ill
with yellow jaundice. The rcpiain sees
that his boys are "oh cared for, even
dc'r- .e duty himself. The govern
ment only provides one nurse for TWEEN
ty men, and he has detailed members
OF his troop to aid in caring for the
sick."
Lou Daiyis Is an honest man, II ever
there was one born. and we will say
without hesitation that the statements
made in the foregoing are absolutely
true. Further than this, we believe
that n~fne-tenths OF the stories printed
by the Denver papers in relation to the
treatment received by the boys OF the
volunteer forces have been pure fabri-
cations. made out OF whole cloth for
the purpose Of influencing voters.
There is no doubt whatever but that
1t is the desire Of President Mckinley
Secretary Alger, the entire wal depart
meut and the officers OF the army that
the men IN the ranks should have the
very best of treatment, and those who
have kept posted will say without hest.
tation that every effort is being made
by the administration to provide the
boys with all the necessaries and some
Of the Injuries OF life.
Does anyone believe for a moment
that such mel as Colonel Torrey, Cap
tain Stanton and Captain Davis would
permit their men to go hungry? The
idea is too silly to think Of for a mo-
ment.
, 1898-09-19

THE Blight Of Free Trade-The
Blessing OF Protection" is the title OF
a document just issued by the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff league. This
document clearly demonstrates the eff
feet of the system OF free trade under
the Wilson tariff, and Of protection I'M
der the Dingley tariff. 1t is based on
the result of the tariff leagues indus.
trial census, and should be in the hands
Of every voter. Seven copies to any
address for six cents. Address W. F.
Wakeman, General Secretary, No. 1876
West 23d Street, New York.
, 1898-09-19


1t is a fact which has not occurred to
everybody that the more business there
is transacted in the country the less
money it takes to do it. Formerly, and
even now, in some countries, everybody
carried their money in their pockets
and when they bought or sold anything
the money for it OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the buyer and seller. Now checks,
drafts, notes, letters of credit, ETC., con-
stitute the principal medium of ex-
change and ninety-ive Per cent Of all
the business of the country is trans
acted without one dollar Of money
changing hands.
A man can now let it leak out very
quietly, in Colorado. that he is a repub-
lfcan without being in danger of getting
mobbed or lynched. He couldn't do
that two years ago.
The populists have kicked over the
democratic traces in Uinta, Sweetwater,
Laramie and Sheridan counties. Put
ting new wine into old bottles don't
work any better than it did eighteen
hundred years ago. sss
, 1898-09-19

A little boy had come to school for
the first time. The teacher, to encour-
age the children to speak, asked them
simple questions, such as How many
feet have you?" etc. The cautious lit
tie man, however, listened without say
ing anything. At last the teacher, no
ticinig this, said to him: How many
feet did you say you had?" Afraid OF
committing himself, he said: please
sir, didna say l had ony."-London
Tit-Bits.
, 1898-09-19
e R OTHERS

Is one Of he up-to-date slang express
sions. This refers to railroads as well
as other things. There are other rail-
roads, we will admit. but there T no
others having Electric Lighted trains
between the Missouri river and Chi
cago. The Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul railway leads in all things. Elec-
trio Lighted, Steam Heated, vestibuled
trains running over q stone ballasted
steel rail track give you a service
equalled by NO other line. Through
Sleepers from Denver to Chicago.
Through Tourist Cars from San Fran
cisco to Chicago. We are the short line
between Omaha and Chicago. Why not
get the best at the same price you pay
for an inferior article. Try our line
once and you will use no other. For
time tables, maps, ETC., call on or ad-
dress,
L. L. DOWNING,
Commercial Agent,
z12 8. West Temple st.,
IA W.
, 1898-09-19
STATE R E

Arnold's Speech
1t 10 believed that the standard
bearer OF the democratic party. Mr.. G.
P. Arnold. has put his foot in It very
badly In the statements made in his
speeches concerning the depreciation
OF Wyoming values. but there Is no
question - to the glazing falsehoods
contained in his remarks about the In
crease Of state expenses. There - not
Q school boy IN Wyoming who dos not
know better than thA We ars not
, 1898-09-19
THROUGH CAR SERVICE

VIA the Union Pacific to Denver Kan
sas City, Omaha. Chicago. St. Louis,
and other eastern cities il u~nsxcsllsd
BY any other line.
The equipment consists Of Pullman
Palace sleepers. Pullman Tourist
sieepers. Chair Can, Dining Carr, Buf-
net Smoking and Library Cara
For time tables and fall in6ormatioo
call on
Q. CLARK, Aessk
, 1898-09-19

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Representative IL Fifty-Sixth Con
gress.
FRANK w. MONDELL,
Weston County.
For Governor,
DEFOREST RICHARDS,
Converse County.
For Secretary Of State,
Kenmore CHATTERTON,
Carbon County.
For State Treasurer,
GEORGE u. ABBOTT,
Laramie County.
For State Auditor,
LEROY GRANT.
Albany County.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton,
T. T. lyman,
Sheridan County.
For Supreme Judge,
JESSE KNIGHT,
Uinta County.
, 1898-09-19
What You Want to Know
When You Want to Know It
EXPLANATION OF MARGINAL INDEX.

The ingenuity of the deWce deserves pciI explanation tori lisa pMnt system fir.
rekrence Their dEeso of each nap pear upon each map border The information
lies in a nutshell. These wonderful plates compiled by experts anda absolutely up to date, are
coumerpato of the worlds physical appearance ash exists at this m The maps are
merely pictorial charsi hey are also Biographies and gazHees combined The rule border
lon the four sides of very mar is divided hoe qudhtant Spaces designated upon the sides by let.
at top md botom by numerals If lines were projected from hse marginal points, small
of all the principal divisions cities. and o~m.isdbed uponth that special map where they are
, 1898-09-19

LOT uue glory OF our uA8 AUU Inv CeuDo
II human liberty, our deepest sympa-
Thy OF account Of the sacrifices they
have made AID the hardships they are
upon to endure, and our warmest
praise for their unconquerable valor;
We honor. congratulate and applaud our
,ountry's heroes throughout the entire
and especially those from our
own commonwealth. who have once
proved the matchless intelligence,
devotion and courage Of American
manhood.
We hold in untydng honor the SOL
diers and sailors whose valor saved
The life Of the nation and also those
who were but recently called to arms
in vindication Of their country's hon
or and the cause Of human liberty In
the war with Spain, and we favor Just
and liberal pensions OF all deserving
soldiers as a sacred debt Of the nation,
and believe the widows and orphans Of
those who are dead are entitled to the
care of a generous and grateful people.
We most heartily approve Of the an
nexation Of the Hawaiian islands, and
hail with pleasure the American nag
which has been there planted as an
emblem of liberty by the republican
administration.
Believing in the great advantages Of
the proposed Nicaraguan canal and Of
the United States control of the same,
we most earnestly commend such a
project to the consideration Of our rep
resentatives in congress.
We condem the democratic party
in this state for again attempting to
deceive the people of Wyoming by mis-
representations and ISLANDERS upon the
present state administration. We con-
denim the attempts Of the democratic
party to sneak back into power by
means of calumny and false %represen-
~tatIons, as set forth In their so-called
platform, and we invite a comparison
between the low wages and the low
prices of live stock and farm products
which existed prior to the adoption Of
the Dingley bill by a republican con-
gress. and the condition of the present
time, and call attention to the fact
that the congressman elected BY votes
largely secured through m~isrepresen-
tation at our last state election, voted
and worked against the adoption d
this measure and all republican legis-
lation, which has meant 80 much to
the people Of this state.
We most heartily commend our rep
resentattves in the United States
senate, Hons. c. D. Clark and F. q.
Warren. for their zeal and untiring Of
forts in behalf Of every measure al
fecting the people Of this state and for
the u~nswervering loyalty to the presi-
dent N UNFOLDING and Strengthening
his hands in every hour Of Legislative
need.
We commend the wise. prudent and
economical and patriotic administra-
ton of Governor Richards and the
republican state ohlcials and while the
democratic party, through its ~so-called
platform, has attempted to Willy thssl
oficials. we invite q comparison be-
tween the conduct Of the state govern.
ment under the present republican I'd.
%ministration and the administration d
Governor OSboa NJ.
, 1898-09-19
THE NEW EVIL OF TEA-sMoK1N'

THE NEW EVIL OF TEA-SMOKING.
Physicians in various parts Of the
country report an alarming growth OF
tea-smoking. The habit ts contracted
by those whose nerves are d~isordered,
who can't sleep. whose digestion is i'm
perfect, whose liver is out of order, who
get the blues" and feel their strength
departing. 1t seems strange that suf-
ferers from the above disorders should
not cure themselves with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This is a medicine
which whets up the appetite, regulates
the bowels, steadies the nerves and in
duces sound sleep. Those who take It
find that it cures dyspepsia. and there
is no bad taste in the mouth in the
morning. no feeling of weakness after
days work is done. It is we'll worth
D trial.
, 1898-09-19
Democratic Economy

Democratic Economy
Our democratic friends are getting
mighty economical, for some reason.
Notices posted here last week announc-
ing the meeting tonight, at which their
candidates for congress and the gov
ernorship will speak, are written in
pencil. Have they lost faith in print
ers' ink or hasn't Osborne's barrel been
opened yet?-Saratoga Tyre.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-10

e this country, not as conquered province. The treatment they have re- ceived from our hands has been just the opposite. This has produced a chill
 What the Porto Ricans want is to be taken in as a part of the United States. They do not expect to enter the Union as a state, but as a people iE training, to be advanced to state hood. In addition to this they want free trade with the United States and there is no reason that I can see why they should not have it. At present they are forced to pay duty on all inn ported goods, Spanish goods included, which were free before.
 Our military government of the is land has been far from satisfactory. We have destroyed the Spanish mili- tary rule and have not replaced it with American forces, thus destroying their safeguards to life and property. As result of this from 150 to 200 of the finest plantations have been destroyed by fire. Just who is responsible for this I cannot say.
 The infantry there is Of very little use in policing tho island. We must have cavalry. In addition there should be a civil guard, composed of Porto Rican privates and American officers.
 There is a great dea! of sickness among our troops, but it is due princi- pally to the imprudence of the men and not to any neglect of the officers of heads Of dspartme
Arizona republican., 1898-11-10
NUT SETTLED BY THE PROTOCOL
Spaniards' Demand for an Indemnity for the Imprisonment and Restraint of Their Troops at Manila Also Re-
 CelveS an Answer.

Paris Nov e-Todays session of the D. AnneTic
  claims submitted which of
  the in the protocol the clause touching Philippine
  agreement Spanish aired.
 
  the alleged Spanish Manila service to Spain the suppression nsurrecton 
 The American of of military
Arizona republican., 1898-11-10
A FRENCH FURRY.
The Mediterranean Squadron Ordered
 In readiness.

Paris, ov. 9-The Echo de Paris to- day publishes Q dispatch from Toulon which says the entire French Mediter- ranean squadron is ready for sea. It adds that Admiral Fournier, it's cam- mander. received a cipher dispatch last evening whereupon he signalled to the Fc-bin, a third-class cruiser, to bank her fires, and her fastest torpedo boat conveyed orders to the admiral commanding the squadron of French cruisers and torpedo boats to assem- ble immediately at Toulon, where all the vessels are prepared for action and where the arsenals and shipyards have been worked all night. Later it developed that Admiral Fournier had been summoned to Paris.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-10
EHCO OF THE ELECTION.
OnIy;Three County Republican Candi.
 dates Fell

That the democrats of Maricopa county were overwhelmingly defeated last Tuesday has been agreed upon, bu. the extent of the republican casualties has not been quite ascertained.
 This much is known, that the repub- licans have elected by maiCTities ranging from narrow margins to 300 the following officers: Recorder, Sher- idan; treasurer, Messinger; probate judge, Scott; assessor, Coggins; sur veyor Waters; supervisor, Marshall; assemblymen, Benham, Scott and Brown or Gillette, but pot both. Bark is possibly elected, and Priest for su- pervisor is probably elected over Stout, though it is likely that an off cial count will be required tc deter mine.
 h addition to the returns published yesterday morning the following have been received:
 Phoenix. First Ward-Wilson. PA; Brodie. 242; Goldberg, 246; McC1fn-