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LO u IANA F OPULIST. PULIl~HIEI) EVERY Fi:II)AVY lY TiHE EATCIIIT(O('I E.; I',-ISIIING CO.. (LIMIT EDI). F.NTE~:ED AT '1l, N AT('IIITC(IIES POST OFFICE AS SECONDCl)('1ASS MATTFR. II. L. BRIAN, - - Editor. W. II. AREAlX, - - - Piublisher. t1" 'SCRIPTION--O4 e l\'ar .................$1 tC - StX Montha............... Four Ylonths............ 40 ADVO$TBIWG BATER PAr.c.. 3 mm 6 mo 1 year. 1 Inch *3rto 06. 1.1 m 500 2lnchs 501) 800 350 15s) 200(' . 11euho 70 110 120 100 4otuhre 670 14015 43.0 000 SlInhes 100w0aa 1700 9700 3"S0 0incs he 11S0194001000000 40 60 7 tuhea 13 50 2000 210 3300 00 " ainehee 3M 2200 4 39 00 4 o00 1 olumn 4 00 0 0 0 100 00 Iraonemat adrerti'mnst. $1 mtq aqnare first In sertase; ah seur qunt insertion 50 cents per q IDjOa Yl, re cl advertlcahtn, 31 pIr nquary ralt leirtlnb ; s b ularqet Tiaert.to lO ents Ilo'i atveetilaeainta. 10 crate per line. CAdltorIl iotlýc. firNt InmArtloa. 15 cents per lne: amblqeatly 10 reants p line. V'4mUmnnflmfU4 sroe aolited. hot we wln not be reppons ble fIr any views therPein exresd. Addas all commnleatktiot th e Busu"ea Kanaga. CmmanicatiOuf mut be nt In by OMdar. Ce to nlayt. i lrnted, tw p.hleatbn lmho l be ,Samp d by the eal well as the a.suaed e of the atb. not atr poblicatoh but tas *vYdeee rf good faith ,m the part of the writer. A fallure to do so will consign than to the waste basket. FRIDAY, March r3, 1896, People's Party Ticket. FOR GOVERNOR, CAPT. J. N. PHARR, Of St. Mary. FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, JOHN B. KLIENPETEB, Of East Baton Rouge. FOR SECRETARY OF SrATE, J. W. McFARLAND, Of Claiborne. FOR AUDITOR, H. P. KERNOCHAN Of Plaquemine. D.or TREASURER, JOHN PICKETT, Of Bossier. MR ArTTOREy GENERAL, LUCIEN F. SUTHON, Of Terrebonne. OSUr IWNTED'T OF EDUCATION, DRa. . A. M. COOKE. Of st. Landry. 0S IRAT TSEATORS, 1TrH SWtA TORIlL DISTRIT. D. G. FREEMAN. Of Red River. E. J. GAMBLE, Of Natchitoces. Os XTAToVES. DR. J. M. BROWN. J. A. TElTIS. As OI o reard . JA$. W. JONES. O.0. OIATHOBN. DR. G. H. PROTBNO. A oldvoterd w d ' ~wnta to bow ow 1..ur, Bhumhed awd Me hmepId imadns uPo th T -anbY e affre that thes p eyadr wil aot turub eat Wamaotes t b t. Pbarr, so te whibt uqenmw() Bla bu4 k -w asklng spesebes to a ag ebdarum in Gibbulaud. !ba is dB, Ia ewoIr -, his great spo to the dear MilW. essepd shad ol ar . ' . e pm t New-ol tolM them Mwub wmabe of w1 apmrei s s. that .7" Farke Alaim. On lat Thursday our neighbor across the street created quite a sensation among the sombre in habitants of the quiet little city of Natchitoches. In a double-leaded editorial under the caption of HIARK ! our neighblor grew frantic and hysterical, If not eloquent, in their denunciation of the fact that Blount and Lewis had been ap pointed by some commnittee in the city of New Orleans to represent them in the parish of Natchitoches. From our neighbors wild ex claimings we believed that Blount and Lewis were about to swoop down upon the city and lead the frightened Democracy into captiv ity. We immediately busied oursel yes upon inquiry into the fact, and were pleased to soon learn that these colored citizens were quietly pursuing the "even tenor of their way." Believe us, frightened Democ racy, if these two colored citizens capture you and carry you to the jungles of Sibley's Lake, we will rescue you at the peril of getting lost in the woods to find you. Hark I Blount and Lewis, you must tread gently, as you pass frightened Democracy, and Hark ! if you capture that grand cohort of Corporals, Colonels, Majors and Generals of the staff of Democra cy, you will have to answer for it to the brave yeomanry that rescu ed this parish in 1879, for they still live in the hills of North Lou isiana, and they stand ready to "take your black heel off the white necks" of the Democracy of the city of Natchitoclies. Down with white primaries ! Long live white supremacy !! Rah For Pharr. GRAND OLD SWAMPER P.ULLS DOWN THE HOUSE AT ALEXANDRIA. A Rousing Meeting and Mur phy J.'s Doom is Being Sealed. Alexandria, La., March 11. The Pharr meeting here yesterday at the courthouse was a grand sucees. About 800 people rallied to the call, and addresses were made by many prominent Republi. cans. Hon. W. P. Fowler called the meeting to order and Secrets. ry U. V. Bush was at the desk. Olicers were named as follows: W. P. Flower, chairman; E. P. Malvihill and l. D. Kearney, sec retaries; vice presidents, Vol. Win. Polk, G. W. BruWe, J. B. Mathews, D. O. Psal, B. V. Weems, G. Dorman, D. 8. Perris T. B. Ban dolpb.1.J. Barret, N. V. Bushb, G. W. Christian, J. M. Wells, Loams Lase, A. Hilton, W. M. Addre#s were made by Bon. HI. L. Brian, Oapt J. N. Pharr and Col. 1. 8. P. Aishby, of Texao. Daily Item. To the Louislia Populist : As aIee in the Enterprise an artile atin that Blomont and IAwis are trying to organtize the nerro to vote them for the Pharr ticket. I would like to ask the IEnterprse why the dumocrats are tr to force the nero vote for Who did th ghtinag .when Blopt was run wy from Natchi The poor ia I The rich maa Now the poor man doe, the yo tlng and ther mma holds the ole. .Tbo poao mau makes the m s ad tae allah man gets it, say we W the negro. I ask d who carerid the negro I * hiwem .-baile md Ogdun, I e aiefaar t w hitev me rw - p ari. and Mr. Ogds vwey blck ; but am not ia favor of a ring Iwea~to ask the Democras to tir doers before vbhskwd da tYt1Ax1.+ r~' ~* :~, ir~a 4P~: , No Cause for Alarm. If the Democracy of this parish is sincere in their desire for white supremacy, we will kindly sug gest in a neighborly way to our neihbor, the Enterprise, that they desist from giving so much impor tance to the colored voter. The Populist party has proven their sincerity for white rule I y offering the Democracy a white primary, and promising to abide by the re sult. We are also of the opinion that the rank and file of the l)Eimocra cy are willin. that the white people should control the affairs of this parish. It is true that our n igh hor parish on the north, DIeSoto, the colored voter was allowed to participate in the Democratic pri mary; and it is also true that on our west, in our neighbor parish Grant, the I)emocracy and some colored leaders have agreed upon a ticket that is satisfactory to the Democracy and the colored voter, and it is also true that in Red Riv er, it is the proud boast of the Democracy that every colored man within its border always votes the Democratic ticket, however, we believe that even all this has not yet polluted the rank and file of the Democracy of the parish of Natchitoches. Therefore neighbor Enterprise, why grow frantic in your appeal for white supremacy in this parish I It would be well for you to devote your energies to the parishes where your party votes the colored man, The last two elections in this parish were practically the voice .f the white people. The colored voter has come to the conclusion long since that the white people nmust and will control the affairs, and if they are let alone they will voluntarily stay away from the polls; they recognize the fact that their votes are not count ed as cast, and so are averse to participating in elections. The best course to pursue is a quiet, but determined action to obtain the will of the white people. The wild shrieks of the Enter prise on negro domination fall up on deaf ears in the hills of North Louisiana, these bravo people have no fear of the negro controlling them, and ever stand ready to en force the will of the white people. If the Enterprise will quit giving so much importance to the colored voter, and let him alone he will stay away from the polls, but your continual howling and tone of fright, my good neighbor, has a tendency to lead the colored man into the belief that he can go to the polls armed with a corncob and lightning-bug, and ran the Democ racy. Be brave neighbor, the colored man will not be allowed to bulldoze the Democracy. Capt. Henry M. Hyamn, Mai. Phanor P. Breasele an'l Gen. Dan iel C. Scarborough, addressed "a grand outporing of l)emocracy" at Bayou Natchez, on Saturday, March 7th. The "large andenthu eiastic meeting" passed a set of hair-raising resolutions that went into detail of the universal slaugh ter that was to come; the resolu tions were unanimously adopted, so we presume the colored voter present voted for their own execu tion. A party that was present informs us that there were 20 white and 12 colored voters in the grand rally, Jas. Jones, Sam. Henry and Dave Freeman, ad dressed a small Populist meeting at PFee's school house,. ward 4, on last Thursday. By actual count there were presents only 81 white legal voters. "G(ive the People the Fact.," is the capton of an article in the En terpise, and it says that the "Pop ibt Leaders" would not publish the answer of hittle Charlie Porter to the white primary proposition. Now Charlie, we would not publish your answer becanuse your reasns for refusing the propmoion were ridiculous, and we did mnot care to hold you up for ridioule to the pubioin our paper. Twas pity (sate tihat saved you. LAdve. In the ILAmUa POC n. .. . rZ' · `: The D]emiaratie rally oi last Monday nig1, t was a howlOui1., snc ,.ess (') !. i)c? l icc 'ratli(' ,',ulilt t e.i(re 'vIea Ip.',e.ut Il1 antt anll b;,y, and 4 I.'ldies as nd girls, grand to tal 155. The Operai Ihouse w:as decoratt-d with v.,rious Iplaycards under a vast deal of bushes. Ulon the stage were seated the varied hues of Democracy, Judge (to be) E. (G. Hunter, represented the silver Democracy, UCl. Charie P'orter, the goldbug Democrat, and Gen. Da.niel C. Scirhorougl, who has the haplpy faculty ol talking free silver, but always votes for the gold hug Democracy ; we suppose the General relpresentecl Blanchard. Maj. Phauor Prudhowune Breazeale introduced his usual blood curdling and hair raising re.solutiou on the negative side, was never put to the house, we presulme the resc tions were adiopted. The w rthy Chairman dealt with the r, solution in a Democratic manner. The cause of free silver was mentioned once. Judge Hunt ter said "Capt. Pharr is a free sil ver man." From a Democratic standpoint the meeting was a how ling success. Some Unwritten History. The "School Question" with Foster and his cohorts is like all other questions with them, for po litical show, and to be used for what it will bring. The education of the masses is the secondary con sideration. This was exemplified in 1894, when Blanchard exerted him self, with Foster's aid, to transfer his beaming talent, as well as his luxurious whiskers, from the floor of the House of Congress to the august Senate. At that time the Farmers' Alliance was dead against Blanchard, and Foster's power was invoked and eagerly supplied to land the North Louisiana end of the Lafayette combine. The State Normal School at Natchitoches had grown beyond the most sanguine expectations of its friends and promoters ; appropria tions were needed to accommodate the demands upon it front the pub lie all over Louisiana, and to ex tend its greatness and usefulness. Buildings must be erected, corn potent instructors must be added to the already competent but over worked corps; modern appliances and help to educate were impera tiuely necessary. How then did this great advocate of public edu cation conduct himself I He made this school, the future hope of our State for competent instructors for our youth, part of the stock in trade with which to secure Blanchard's election to the Senate. This ms an open secret that no one denied then nor can it be de nied now. This great educational champion then proceeded to build up the In dustrial College at Ruston by sac rificing the School at Natchitoches, and perhaps permanently destroy ing its purposes and usefulness. That the Ruston Industrial Col lege is an institution worthy -the pride and patronage of our State none will deny, and the Item will be found ready at all times to aid the endeavors of that worthy in stitution, but the influences used to secure its first appropriation were those embramoed in the bargain and arle of votes for a United States Senator. The "rufled anger"of the Farm era' Alliance advocates was sooth edwith the assurancee of a great industrial school, planted amidst the hills and vales of North Lou isiana, at which his chikdren could receive an eduestion beitting the station of an intelligent agrioultu rlist, mechaic or artisan. Coaternation prevailed, hower er, with the State Normal School people. Their hopes ad desires were blasted, mad its president re urned to Natchitoch errnelly dis. appointed and well nsgh hopelesbr. The Seate deal had boilt sn in dustrial school at rste., perhaps swamped the State Normal School at Natchlitoekes, but the main ob leot had been achieved-Blanchard had, with Fosterb ald, won the seveord PQ-. .rliFams, Weaver & O'Quin, -SCI'C'ESSORS TO E. J. GAMBLE, Natchit ocher, La. LDEALERS IN General Merchandise. liaving purchased tie entire stock of E. J. Gamlei,, together with the lease of the store oceupied by him we are prepared to offer to our friends and tiep public generally, the choicest selection of I)RY GOODS, GROCEI IES, BOOTS, SHIOES, HATS, NO'I'I()NS. AND PLANTATION SUPPIIES. As we buy for cash we can offer goods at ridiculous lv low prices. Give us a trial order, and you will come again. Williams, Weaver & O'Quin, Gamble's old Stand, near the Bridge. Charlie's Famous Tonsorial Parlors. Opposite the Courthouse, next door to the Populist. It was at this moment that Gov. McEnery's friends urged him to go to Baton Rouge and save the Nor mal School. That he did so no one knowing the man would hesi tate to answer. His friends in both houses were rallied and urged to effort, and that institution flour ishes to-day, not because Foster did aught to prevent its distruc tion, but because the maligned Mc- g Enery and his friends rescued it from the effects of an infamous and perhaps corrupt senatorial bargain. And this is the champi on of public education-this Fos ter i Bah !-Daily Item. DIED t BABERS-At the home of her parents, on Cane river, March 7th, 1896, Miss LuL BAmsas; about sixteen years of age. Her sickness was of short du ration. She having been danger ously ill only a few hours before her death. She was just entering upon the threshold of womanhood, and her future hopes of life and happiness were very bright. When viewed in number of years, her life seemed a short one, but these years were full of incidents of 1 tenderness and kindness, and her influence among her associates will bear fruit for a good many years to come. In her quiet and gentle way she won the esteem and gained the confidence of all who knew her. May the sad hearts of the family and friends be comforted in the thought that there is a time when we shall meet where there will be no more disappointments, no more sickness, no more separation. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. M. E. Weaver, on Sunday, 3 p. m. at the Cane river Bap tist church, where a large on. course of people assembled to pay their respects to the remains of her whome spirit the Lord had aell ed from earth to the abode of the blessed in heaven. Natchitoches, La., March 9, '9. MARRIED :s 8LAUGHTER-HAYSON--Ohn Wednesday. March 4th 1896, Mr. J. P. SiauormaZ to Miss C. E. Haaos. The Poruuur returns thanks to to the happy couple for a bounti-' ful supply of cake. Advertise in the Porumsr. 1 usa.* er MCI * . OFFERS THE PUBLIC THE East Passenger Service BETWEEN TEXAS THE EAST AND SOUTTIEAST. Camon Ball Train SHORTENS ONE HOUR IN TIME. Leaves Fort Worth. 7:06 a. m.; Dallas, 8:06 a. m.; Union Depot, 8:15 a. m. Ar rives St. Louis, 7:25 a. m. next day. LIITID VEINING EXPRES8 HAS BEEN QUICKENED f HOURS TO ST. LOUIS AND THE EAST. 4 nOUns To nEMPUIs. One lour to New Orleras. ONLY TWO DAYS BETWREN Texas and New York. Pullmaa Buffet sleepag ('rs to St. Louis. ('hicagu. New OrMnas and Pacir ('eost. 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