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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21

most night and day to pay for it.
Dung Abbott has lung trouble,
brought on by hard and incessant
work in doors. He will certainly
not live long enough to do much
hard work in the State prison.
His home is broken up, and his
sister is this day hunting work in
this city, to earn bread. Is all
this not enough to satisfy any nem-
esis?
The man whom Abbott's paper
has always opposed, has risen
above human passions and, with
noble principle, possessed only
by Southern gentlemen of the old
school, has said to this hapless
man, what l can do, l will do"
Ii those people who think that
young Abbott and his almost cid
less orphan sister and little BROTH
er are forgotten, they can learn to
the contrary by making the neces-
sery inquiries. Let no one thin k
for a moment that the best people
OF Shreveport appreciate attacks
than dead, Abbott. When he was
free and walking the streets of this
city, was the time to vent private
the Abbott case has shown that
some of the best and truest men
in the State still live in Caddo par
ish, men who's brains do not alto
gether govern their hearts. Men
who have offered to be father and
brother to the unhappy orphans
victims of circumstances. Espec-
tally is this the case with one from
whom it was not expected. This
gentleman whom The Progress
has strongly opposed, polite ally,
one Of the foremost men of L ouis-
lana, has buried factional preju-
dice beneath his hearts call to
defend the principle involved, and
stepped forward to the relief of this
young man. one of the publishers
Of The Progress, 1t is a graceful
act, one that will be duly recogni-
zed and appreciated, though done
without ostentacious dis play.
We again say, we do not think
n man such as Abbott, sht uld
serve in the State prison for kill
ng negro. Not because Nose
Stark was a an impudent, WORTH
ess negro, and Abbott firstclass
white man: but because We do not
believe j. was proven on the trial
beyond a reasonable doubt, that
Abbott was not justified in the
Killing. Our heart goes out to him
in his prison abode; also to his
sister and brother, strangers and
homeless in our city.
CITIZEN
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21

Account of meeting of the Pres
byterian General Assembly at
New Orleans, La, May 10 to 81,
all agents are authorized to sell
tickets at one and one-third fare.
Dates of sale May II, Is and 19,
final limit June 4
r. d. YoAKUM,
c.. p. A, II, E, & w. T. Ry.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21
FRIENDS TALK
Editor The Progress.

| Will you publish the follow
ing brief statement Of the Abbott
case, as it is called and which is
! now attracting nue. attention.
1t seems that there is kind of
subdued feeling, or maudlin sem
tlmcnt, that causes some people to
fear to speak kindly OF poor Alb
bott. What awful crime has he
committed? He has killed a
young negro porCer for insulting
him. This killing was morally
throughput only God and Abbott
know the real facts, they being the
only witnesses. We can not say
Abbott told an untruth when he
said the deceased made an effort
to strike him. 1t is generally con-
ceded that the negro cursed Alb
bOtt, but did not attempt to strike
him.
Both are now dead-Abbott and
the negro-Abbott, morally and
egally dead; the negro, absolute
ly dead. Abbott killed the negro,
and the Jury and Judge killed b.
bolt (for five years at least) for
killing the negro. In as much
then as he is now securely confin-
we can afford to speak of him
without fear of resentment, at
least until he gets out and cones
back.
$. II. Abbott was associate pnD-
Usher Of the Shreveport Progress.
He is young man "a years of age
and was left an orphan at the age
of II years, with two litt.> sisters
and a mother to earn a liz lag for.
They were poor. For 10 years
young Abbott has fought the battle
Of life, and successfully to a reason
able extent Young Abbott was an
energetic worker, sometimes work.
ing &C.. D. Hicks says) until am.
in order to get the paper out. On
this account, an interest in The
Progress had been sold him, on
time. With a proud heart and an
untiring ambition. he was work.
ing to gain this little interest in
the paper.
He, his sister and little brother
had pleasant little home rented
on Texas avenue, in which they
were living. But now the circle is
broken-"their house is left unto
them desolate." The sister and
brother are strangers in strange
land: but that Power which "tem-
peIs the wind to the shorn lamb"
will surely temper it to these help
less orphans.
S. T. Abbott has been in Shreve:
port about two years. Since his
residence here he has conducted
himself like a gentleman. He has
never been known to be intoxica-
ted nor to associate with disrepu-
table classes. He moved in the
best society, and was member Of
the church and of the Epworth
League. He was SO entirely en-
gagged with his newspaper work
that he made few general acquain-
tances, outside of his business
He was proud of his paper prop
erty, though unpaid for. 1t was
the first he had ever owned, he hav-
ing just arrived at thestate of young
manhood. He was working al |
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21
AMONG THE CLOUDS.

is where Hynson's Springs are sit
u ated, and also abut 6 miles from
Marhall Texas. This is the par
adise of rest, recreation, and re-
al waters are unsurpassed. Write
G. j. Randall, at Shreveport or
Marshall, for particulars.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21
THE SENTENCE SEVERE

DeSoto NeWs.
The trial Of Mr.. S. T. Abbott. of
Shreveport, for the killing Of a ne
gro in a furniture store Of that city.
terminated on Friday last and re-
suited in his being found guilty Of
manslaughter. On Monday Judge
Land sentenced him to five years
in the State penitentiary, notwith-
standing the jury had recommends
ed him to the extreme mercy Of
the court. We regret exceedingly
to learn Of Mr.. Abbott's misfort-
une, as he was gentleman Of
high standing and ability, and we
feel confident the prOvocation
must have been very great for him
to take the life Of this negro. T he
fact the jury who tried the case
recommended the extreme len
iency of the court, should, in our
opinion, have had some weight
with the Judge in passing sentence.
The sentence is generally conce-
ded to be very severe. Mr.. Abb
bolt has host Of friends and ac-
quaintances here who deeply SYM
pathize with him in his unfortu-
nate position.
a SURPRISE.
Marksrille Nea0 Enterprise
The sentence Of five years in
the state prison, passed by
Judge Land Of Shreveport, on
brother S. T. Abbott, local assoc
ciate OF the Shreveport Progress,
for the killing Of a negro porter,
as set up in the line Of defense, in
self preservation, and after the yer
dict Of the jury recommending the
accused to the extreme mercy of
the Court, fell like a bombshell in
the ranks OF the press gang down
In this part Of the vineyard. We
are law abiding from start to fin
lsh, ard have deep respect for
good law abiding colored man,
out we cannot swallow the above
sentence without expressing as
constituent.
Lecompte Messenger.
1t was a surprise to us to learn
mat a Shreveport jury had found !
Mr.. S. 7. Abbott guilty Of man
slaughter. Abbott was associate
publisher with Mr.. Cal d. Hicks.
o! the Shreveport Progress. He
Killed a negro porter and claims
that 1t was in self defense. The
Jury In rendering a verdict used
ohese significant words: "And
we recommend him to the extreme
mercy Of the Court" The jury,
one, feeling the
weight Of their duty as citizens,
rendered the verdict; but append
en- thereto IS unmistakable evil
oence OF the prevailing and grow
ing sentiment among Southern
people that it is an open question
wnether the conviction of a white
man for killing negro where the
pea OF self defense is entertained.
conduces to the good of society or
encourages insolence which inevi-
ABLY leads to crime. It's a choice
oeC"een two evils in which we
should choose the least-and we
9eheVe with the masses that it is
dangerous TO society to let a ne
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21
SPECIAL INDICTMENT s

CIEOIAL IN y 10 LNTN I s
for April and May will be given to
all who desire to spend these
months at Hynson's Springs. Ad
dress G.. j. Randall at Shreveport,
or Marhall Texas for terms.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-05-21

Talk real estate with w. G..
Agurs.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
A BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AFFLIC-
TON,
Ernm hi. Rcnui,llrnn rersnII.a InD

From he Republican, Versailles, Ind.
The fuckers of Versailles, Ind, like nll
fond parents, nre completely wrapped up in
their children. Their daughter, Lucy in
particular, has giventhe much concern
She is fifteen and from n strong, healthy
girl, three years ago, had become weak md
kept falling OH In iiesh until she becnme n
mere skeleton. She seemed to have no life
at all. Her blood became impure and fin
nlly she be ,nme the victim of nervous pros
trntion. Doctors did not help her. Most
of the time she WINS confined to bed, was
very nervous ard irritable and seemed on
the verge of ST. Nitus' dance.
Ono morning" said Mrs Tucker, "the
Doctor told us togive her DIR, Williams Pink
Pills for Pale PEOPLE, which he brought with
him Hesaid he was treating a similar case
with these pills aud they were curing the pa
tent. Wc bcgap giving the pills and the
next day could see n chnng Q for the better
The state herald., 1898-02-18
EARNING AN EDUCATION.
How Girls With Slender Purses Can Go
Through College. -


It would be interesting to many Chicago
girls who would like to go through college,
but whose parents are too poor to send
thcm to learn how one energetic young
woman with slender pnrse "workcd her
way through" says the Chicago Chronicle
Some of the methods she employed to make
snus meet We're as Ingenious as they were
heroic. This girl did not devote all her
leisure hours to ''coaching less advanced
but more alilucnt students. us does her mas
cullne prototype, but brought versatility to
the task Of making out her expenses. She
which brought her u regular weekly stipend
one OF these "bnslHesscs"' was tho writing
OF love letters for lazy or incapable girls.
she wrote them on a typewriter and they
We're either copied or merely signed by the
senders. She also gave instruction In en-
broideiy, washed cups and sauccrs after
class Spreads" darncd stockings. mani
cured, dressed hair and' followed other voca-
tlons forswhlch she was fitted by skill and
experience.
Her unusual knowledge OF many crafts
did not spring into lffc wl,cn.thc necessity
for. moneymaLing arose, but was nurscl
and cultivated all through the long summer
preceding the opening Of the college year.
The shrcwd maiden made out a list Of
needs, which she thought 1t likely that the
willing to pay for, and then cultivated as
siduously NIL the little arts within the reach
of her limited means and opportunities. Her
experience has gone to prove that the 'lttlc
humble things pay almost as well as the
more ambitious efforts 10 coach, teach or
writing paid the best. especially the love
letters, which required considerable time
and attention In order to make them sensl-
bic ard sentimental, and yet suggest the
personality of she scndcr-who was In most
cases, Incapable of concocting readable
mlssiye,
The state herald., 1898-02-18
BYE-LoW SONG.

Softl&Ned softly the wind does blow:
Bye-low, bye-l0w;
Brigtter the little star-gances grow;
Z nyelow, Baby
Moor puts on her silver crown,
hock.a-by, Baby, In your white gown:
Bye.low,s Baby.
softl and softly the wind does blow,
Bye.low. bye-low;
Waving the llly-buds to and fro,
L Bye;lew, Baby.
Kiss!pg tbem gently. "Good night, good might.
Slect tlll the morning. and wake in the light"
Byo-low, Baby
Softly and softly the wind does blow,
Bye-low, bye-low;
Up 10 the elm where the cradle-nests show,
Bye.low, baby.
LlttIA birds drowslly swing the night through.
Wa1R and content. my own Baby like you;
Bye-low. Baby.
Softly aud softly the wind does blow,
Bye-low. bye-low;
Softef and sweeter his whispers grow:
Bye-low, Baby.
Far Ind away, DER the waters dim,
BabG shall dreamlly follow him.
-x Bye.l0w, baby.
Ii Nrolyn Caverly In February Ladies'
4orne Journal.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
lie Got the Girl.

Mrs. Trelawney," said Francis Wal
llngford. there is something that !
have for long time wished TO say to
you"
The president OF the Society for the
Squelching of Husbands looked over
her glasses and frowned. She evident
ly knew what was coming. but after a
moments silence she said in her most
impressive platform tones:
well, go on. What is it7
IL love your daughter. Mls3
Gladys. have reason to believe that
she returns my passion. and want to
ask you to give her into my keep
Ing
Mrs. Trelawney's features hardened,
and there was a cold. metallic ring In
her voice as she answered:
what recommendation have you 20
offer for YOURSELF How can yoi cor
vince me that you will always love her
that you win always think her bead
tiful?"
She looks like her mother" said
Francis walllngford. That is enough
TO convince me that her beauty will
not diminish as her years increase.
or course. know that this can hardly
be regarded as final test. You have
not reached the age at which women
begin to lose their"
They were interrupted then, but he
got the glrl.-Cleveland Leader.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
plPHTHERlA IN wlNNEcoNNE.
How 1t Was Stamped Out, After the
Modern Treatment Had Failed.

How 1t Was, Stamped Out, After the
Modern Treatment Had Failed.
Thirty-three cases OF diphtheria were
reported at Winneconnc. Wisconsin,
and the schools were closed.
OF the thirty-three cases twelve were
subjected to so-called modern treat
ment; four of the twelve thus treated
died, a death rate of 33 1-3 per cent.
Mr.. ]. Ulrich, resident Of Winne-
come, had observed the marvellous
success Muco-Solvent had met with and
in his enthusiastic way induced many
mothers to use it. His own family was
one Of the first infected, Muco- Solvent
being used to the exclusion of every
thing else with splendid results.
Compared with other treatments, its
success was so very pronounced, that
Muco-Solvent was generally adopted,
with the result that by its use alone
the other twenty-five cases recovered.
not one proving fatal where Muco-sol-
vent was depended on. tJ
We recommend Its presence in every
home, for all throat troubles. In avert.
ing developments of dipbtheria. scarlet
fever and Group, 1t is unequalled.
Upon receipt OF the price. 81 per
bottle. the Muco-Solvent Company, 35e
Dearborn street. Chicago, will express
1t, charges paid. This makes splen-
did article for agents TO Introduce In
their locality, as 1t is backed by over.
whelming and convincing testimony.
Forty-page book frec.-Chicago Opln.
ion.
The state herald., 1898-02-18

Nfs. Winston ssnnthtng fiyrlp
fnrrhiiftt tetthlHH 70 80 Tho #unis fsaius' % Fam
rsiisnsiisys raiH DIcs lsf auiia . Jants bottle
The state herald., 1898-02-18
A Good Dictionary for Two Cents.

\ dictionary containing the irhuitlon. NJ
1900 ~ tho most useful aud Important
words ~ the Iuplish Language, " pnhii -hr,l
hy thu Dr. Williams Medicine Company
schenectady. New York While u contains
some nhterilsng, II n complete dirti0u.
ury, rOuoisy Hnd correct
IN compiling this book care has hrrn taken
10 ppilt iiono of those crnlnnn words whose
spelling or exact use nccdslnns ut times %
momrntnry dliilculty, even 10 well educated
people. The main aim has hcen ip rive aa
much useful Information ~ possible In a
limited space. with ths M view, where
noun. adjective aud Nrrl ntr an obviously
connected IN meaning. uaunlly unly nuo hnH
been inserted rhe volume viii thus hr
found To contain the meaning NJ very mnuy
more words tiinn " urnfrsu, 80 rtplHtn.
this book will commend itself hrrnnrn Il is
compact ilglt aud convenient. 10 ihnHr who
ffvH no dictionary whatever n viii w. lus
valuable One mny bc secured hy writing in
the above concern, mentioning ihls paper,
and onrl0Flrg n twostont stamp.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
An Allurlnr Idc..

what I want to see," exclaimed
Senator Sorghum, "is the annexation
Of Hawaii. l envy the men who will
one day come to this capitol to repre-
sent the interests of that far-distant
state"
YES. rejoined the enthusiastic
young friend. "'They will loom up Us
giant reminders of the progress of civ-
ilization and of the incres sing powor
Of this young republic"
so they will" answered the senator;
so they will And in addition to all
that. just. think of the milesge!"-
Washington Star. Z
The state herald., 1898-02-18

hair, anc gives M abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are threatened with
approaching badness will be Interested
IN the following voluntary stateme mt.
made by Alderman 5. J. Green, Of spencer,
Iowa. He writes:
"Abont four months ago. my hair COM
mcnced falling out 80 rapidly that
became alarmed, aud being recommended
Dr. Ayers Hair vigor by a druggist, !
resolved TO try this preparation. have
been now using II for three months and
am .nreh gratihed 10 find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past hve
years has been restored to its original
color, dark brown. II gives rne much
pleasure 10 recommend this dressing."-
S. J. GREEN. Alderman, Spencer, Iowa.
Those who are interested IN preserving
and beautiiying the hair will do well TO
send for Dr. Ayers curebook. A story OF
cures told by the cured. This hook of 100
pages Is sent free, on request, by the J. G.
Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How TO prevent it.

Every person, male or female. shrinks
from badness, II adds to the appearance
OF age aud Is serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out of the
hair may not be stopped, aud n new and
healthy growth of the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil. II plant louriskcs, 1t must have
constant attention; IL must be wntcred
regularly and Sud its food In the soil
where II Is rooted. lrs 50 with the hair.
Neglect Is usually the beginning OF bald
ness. Dandrun Is allowed to thicLrn On
the scalp. The hair begins TO loosen. The
scalp loses Its vitality. The hair. Insult
fcientiy nouhshed, begins to fade and TO
fall. The instant need iu such case is
some practical preparation which, sup
plying the needed noufishment to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give 1t strength,
and so produce strong aud healthy
growth. All this is done by Dr. Ayers
Hair Vigor, the most practical and valua-
hle preparation for the hair that can be
obtained. II tones up the scalp, does away
with dandruf. Stops ihe hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray or faded
The state herald., 1898-02-18

JlmmIe,-"iIcy derc. Tommy! oh,
Tommy
Tommy. Well. wot's dc ,rubblc7"
JimmIe.-"Git yer bruddcF Ted. an
yer hruddor Bill, and yer sister KIT
an nil de kids yer can. an hurry upl'
Tommy.-"Wot fur7"
Jimmie. .--"'caiiHo dcfob dnro or
angc pcddlcr out here In do alley dat's
bin tookcn sick m fell down, an dorc's
n cineh for N tyr glt away Wild . good
ting. Come on"
The state herald., 1898-02-18

soar,
As she waits in the wings for the
earned encore;
The spell of a glance. and the charm OF
curl
Belong to the rollicksome gaiety
girl.
A laugh and smile her charms en-
hancc.
At home the heart of the dazzling
dance,
Always gay where the footlights
shine,
Always bright, like the rosy wine;
Winning the world with her simple
grace,
Shadows fly from her sunny face,
And no heart beats in the daily whirl
AS light as the heart OF the gaiety girl.
Here and there like bird that wings
Its flight in many lands and sings:
Now in the realm Of the drifting
SHOWS,
Now in the South where the orange
blows; H
Holding hearts In her gleesonc thrall.
Nightly winning the smiles OF all:
Beautiful ever in pose and twirl,
The worlds less dark for the galety
girl.
only a gaiety girl!' you say,
With toss OF the head as You turn
away,
And you never think meath the starry
dome
How beats her heart for mother and
home;
How soft and gentle her hands can be.
With heart as white as the foam OF
the sea.
And Love doth weave mid the seasons
whirl
A crown for the brow of the gaiety
girl.
II. c. II.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
rho ,,and.om,., calendar Of tho Year.

The Youths Companion Souvenir Calendar
Tor 1893, which II u series nf charming iigurp
pieces. fpithfully copied IN twelve col0ta aud
rmhossed In gold, II recognized na the rich.
ln large l>lniiiy, 10 buy aud reproduce
famous paintings Involves an expenditure
which could not be borne nnlras, Ms IN this
tnHe. the enterprise " suainlnad hy thn M
pruyni ~ more than hpIUp yearly Huhacrib.
tfH. Every new subscriber 10 Thu rompnni
Ion for 1865 receives this beautiful calendar
without additional chnlge
FOR the volume for ISIS more than two
hundred uf The most prominent men aud
women VI both continents have contributed
tnli prospectus fur the ihnA volume aud
ample copies ~ tile paper hnnt nphn r.
nneii. INV yoiftrE COMPANION.
no. lnlmmlnn Ave- Ilm.Inn-
The state herald., 1898-02-18

"Iioaton Girls lave snru wen stored
minds" tNhaardit storage"
The state herald., 1898-02-18
Gnyo HNr Away,

The blushing bride.elect was re-
hearsing the ceremony about to take
place. "of course. you will give me
away, papa" she said.
I'm afraid have done It already.
Caroline" replied the old gentleman.
.ncrvously. Il told your Herbert this
morning you had n disposition Just
like your mothers. "-Tld-Bi,s.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
The II. and o. aud oreatsr New York.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
now runs It's freight trains over Its
own tracks Into New York city. Years
ago line was built from Crawford
Junction on the Jersey Central rail-
road TO ST. Georges. Staten Island,
crossing the XIII Won Kull on long
bridge and trestle work. and all u. &
o. freight. either inbound or outbound.
was handled from that point. The re-
cent extension of the limits OF New
York city has made Staten Island
part OF Greater New York. and the d. &
0. now enjoys the distinction Of being
the only line from the west except
one. which has It's own rails into the
city OF New York
The state herald., 1898-02-18
Not In Philadelphia.

Dlggs.-"Something occurred In, po-
lice circles yesterday that cansed gen
uine surprise" q,
Biggs.-"What was'it?" a.
Diggs.-"A detective started out or
a clew in the morning and at noon ,r-
rested a man"
Biggs.-"Pshaw! That's nothing
they usually arrest -four Or five in that
length Of time"
Dlggs.-"But this man, strange. ~ 1t
may appear. was the real criminal
Chicago News.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
A;S'!SAYER 4; '!'s Y IA and 70 GHffMISI + "%;@.sl. ...ss.
DENVER SAVINGS BANK

opposite Post once PAYS . per cent. Interest
savings deposits. Capital ssi00oO. siTonscsi
Savings Hank In the West
The state herald., 1898-02-18

First Wealthy? That
man is Weather than the hero in the
fairy story"
Second Klondilsr.-"Ah! Has plen-
ty Of gold. has he?"
First Klondiker.-"Gold! That man
eats genuine butter on his;bread three
times day"
The state herald., 1898-02-18
~. Just Another Rad.

II you see woman with something
like gold aafciy pin rblnlng u. IN,
Eapo OF her neck In her hair. don't tell
her about II or Try TO remove II. II
didn't ge, caught there by accident. but
was deliberately put there to fas,on
M the short stray rirlr. This Ia no,
pretty fashion
The state herald., 1898-02-18
Tn. wre,ehod Middle Cp,s.,

Doctor-You ought to take that child
; into the country for several weeks ev
cry summer.
MotherTbh. doctor. I'm sorry to say
we are not rich enough.
Doctor-W Well. then, have her sent by
n fresh-air fund.
Mother-But, doctor, we're not poor
enough!-Eiegende Blaetter.
The state herald., 1898-02-18
Dlan.t Want III, KIndn....

Charlie-"will you lend me quid.
Jack? I'm awfully hard up"
Certainly. old man. Here you
are"
Charlie-"Thanks. awfully. I can
never repay your kindness"
Jaok-"oh, hang the kindness! Re-
pay the quid. and IN be Satisfied
Tid-Bits.
The state herald., 1898-02-18

Guaranteed tobacco habit cufc, males wca
men strong, blood pure, ies " All druralst