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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02
MANUFACTURE OF STEEL.
A Brief History of One of the Most Impor-
tant of the Worlds Industries.

tant OF the Worlds Industries.
Steel, which is a compound of iron
and carbon. has been made to some
extent from the earliest times. 1t was
used by the Egyptians, Assyrians and
Greeks. The oldest method of max
ing it is the pot-steel process, which
consisted at first in melting wrought
iron with carbon in clay crucibles.
This process is used to some extent
yet. In 1922 the direct process of
making steel by immersing malleable
iron in a bath of cast-iron was first
discovered by Reamur, and this was
really the beginning Of the manufact-
iure of steel in France. In the early
part of this century important i'm
provements in this manufacture were
made by Mushat and Lucas. and the
eminent metallurgist Heath first Sue
Feast steel on the open hearth of the
reverberatory furnace about 1889. In
1916 he patented his process, bat it
was not regarded as successful until
practical conditions were furnished
for it by the invention of the Siemens
regenerative gas-furnace in 1862. AS
it was shown by two chemists, the
brothers Martin, several years later,
that the addition of manganese at
a certain stage OF the manufact-
ure was essential to the production
of practically malleabfe steel, the re-
generative furnace process, as now
used, is known as the Siemens-Martin
process. The first patent of the Bes-
semer process was obtained in 1856,
but it was not regarded as a complete
success until some years later, when
. the improvement of adding spiegel-
feisen. or white iron. had been made by
the Chemist Mushat- By the Bessemer
process, which is now the most gener-
ally used, twenty tons of crude iron
have been converted into cast-steel in
twenty-three minutes. Sir Henry
Bessemer has received in royalty on
this process some SO, 600, 600 Tungsten
steel was made in Germany in 1859.
and in France in 1861 Nj. Frenzy in
vented a process for making steel by
bringing red-hot iron in contact with
carbonate of ammonia In 1880 an
English firm patented a process for
converting iron ore into fine steel by
lining the furnace with radial bricks
Of magnetism limestone and adding
cold basis material, phosphorus being
thereby removed. The manufacture
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02
FALSE CON Icrl...cNT.
The Sort of Apathy That VIII Crush Ali
AdVancPmenr.


Advancement.
With all that is justly said about the
virtue OF cOntentment. there is one
species of it that lies like a worm at
the core of all human progress. 1t is
that which renders a man satisfied
with his own achievements, content to
remain where he is in the different
spheres of activity or thought or use
fitness, instead of ascending to others
which are open to him, and for which
he may be fitted. Some men, il is
true, are too eager to press on beyond
their powers, and become victims Of
"vaulting ambition which o'erleaps
itself" but others, for various reasons,
shrink from new tasks. new duties and
new responsibilities, and thus greatly
retard their own development and
lesson their value TO humanity.
There is certainly great tempta-
ton to certain class of minds to this
holding back. in the fact that in every
forward step, though a real gain be
made, there is always an apparent
loss. In the school each promotion
into a higher class brings with it q
certain sense of inferiority. The boy
who was even with or superior to his
fellows now finds himself behind many
of them. His work was easy before,
and he was conscious of doing it well;
now it is difficult, and he stumbles and
perhaps often fails. So when he COM
pletes his course and enters college or
begins a business life, he who was at
the top. and looked down upon others,
is now at the bottom, and is
looked down upon by others.
Last year ne excelled and felt
victorious; this year he has
every thing to learn and feels inferior.
Yet it has been long step upwards,
and, having taken it, he would not
willingly 60 back. His present stumb-
ling efforts are better than his past
triumphs. Life is full of such changes.
As fast as one succeeds in any enter
prise another opens up in front of him.
He has grown accustomed to the first,
and is conscious of doing well in it.
The next is yet untried, and involves
not only fresh exertion and energy,
but fair certainty of many mistakes
and failures. The feeling of power
will be replaced by the feeling of weak
ness, and the pleasure of success will
be exchanged for the disappointment
of shortening. Many shrink from
these painful sensations, and remain
satisfied with the peaceful and quiet
discharge of duties to which they have
become habituated. Now,
this kind of contentment is the one
that works harm instead Of good. To
be content with the condition of life in
which we are placed, and the circum-
stances which surround US, is a whole
some state of mind; but to be so con-
tented with our achievements as to be
unwilling to attempt others-to be so
satisfied with the height we have
gained that we refuse to ascend
further, to be so well pleased with our
small successes that we decline to risk
our reputation in further endeavors-
this is an apathy which will crush all
advancement, and prevent the healthy
growth of human power. PhiLGaelphia
Ledger.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02

Why the Ardent Imagination of Oriental
Is Exalted by Religion.

Why the Ardent Imagination Of Orientah
Is Exalted BY Religion.
In a sordid vestibule, whose walls
are covered with torn mating, the
jailer smokes his pipe filled with
kiff, that slightly opiated plant which
takes the place Of tobacco in these
parts. Three women, draped in then
hGik, are weeping near grated open
ing in the prison door; and in the In.
terror darkness human face is scarce.
ly discernible. As We approach, the
women stand aside, and lean arm is
passed through the grating and
stretched toward us suppliantly, with
out word being uttered. | put q
silver piece in the hand; Immediately
one of the women takes the money and
hurries away toward the town, doubt
less to buy bread. look through the
grating, and distinguish a vast foul.
smelling and somber room. without
air, in which are human forms crowd.
ing and crouching, with the noise OF
chains, and the lamentable and sinister
murmur of words uttered in a low
voice. The criminals in this prison
are perhaps none but people accused
of possessing few douros which they
never even saw, and who are now
waiting in the horror of this black hell
until the efforts of their parents or the
charity of some traveller like myself
shall help them by degrees to make
up the sum of their ransomi
In presence of such misery as this
one can understand how the ardent
imagination of these nations is
exalted by religion, and how they
seek in religion comfort. consolation
and hope of a justice hereafter
which will compensate terrestrial
woes by celestial joys, and requite
their sufferings in chains and dungeons
by the delights of paradise. One can
comprehend these peoples attaching
themselves with fierce faith to their
belief in God and in future life, and
being proof against the atheistic skept-
icism which hovers over the Western
world. They have need of God more
than the citizens of Europe; they want
Master and Judge above their
earthly judges and masters.
wished to see also the man under
whose authority these victims groan,
and | saw the Pasha. In an Arab por-
tico he is seated on a carpet cross
legged, motionless, clad in white wool
en-. He is lingering the ebony beads
of a chaplet, and in the midst of his
prayers he seems to be listening at
tentively tie the story of tall soldier,
a black-faced Hercules, who is pero-
rating with a profusion of gestures and
much volubility as he points to poor
fellow crouching at his side in post
ure of terror that does not even dare to
take the form of a prayer for mercy.
What can he hope for? The least pos
sible number of lashes, the least num-
Der Of days or of months to live in
irons, the smallest tale of douros to re-
deem his life. He does not even try to
defend himself against the soldiers
charges. In his Oriental fatalism he
waits with Observation-Disclosures
Constant, in Harper's Magazine.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02

OF steel mas been carried TO the highest
perfection in the United States, where
the most improved appliances are
nsed. The output of American steel
works is about 600, 900 tons yearly
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02

The lamp-lighter goes post-haste
to business and he always makes light
of his work. Free Press.
ID SPITE CT the popular belief. it
is not true that the rain falls alike on
the just and on the unjust. The just
generally get the most of the shower
because the unjust have coolly walked
of with their umbrellas. SODlerviILe
Journal.
Girls would rather sing soprano
than alto because it is higher-toned.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-07-02

What d. yer say?"
/ said, and the train rolled on
Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
DRUNKENNESS

OR THE LIQUOR HABIT POSITIVELY CURED
ADMINISTERING DIR HAlSEs5
GOLDEN SPECIFIC.
L can DO given IN q cup u coffee or tea, or IN
articles Of food. without the knowledge OF tho
patient. 10 is absolutely harmless, aud Will et-
feet a permanent an & speedy cure, whether The
patient is q moderate dunker or an alcoholic
wre.s. II NEVER FAILS. over 10000 drunk
ards have been made temp erato men who have
tskou GOLDEN SPECIFIC ia their coffee with
ont their knowledge and today believe they quit
drinking OF their own free Will Foriy-eiGht-paso
book Of particulars free.
l. KOBEklS BAKER Druggist. Agent,
gl9 east Main street.
NH 2s-eodiy9je 7-W3t Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
What Republican Rule Means.

We looked into the Atlanta Constitution
yesterday to see what that paper had to say
as to the statement telegraphed all over
the Union on Tuesday that a negro had
been appointed TO Federal office III that
CITY and placed over a young lady. We
warn our readers that Republican success
in Virginia this fall would result in numer-
Gus such or worse outrages. Recollect
that CAMERON authorized two negroes TO
oversee the public schools Of Richmond.
The Consultation says:
Early yesterday morning General Lewis
took G. G. Penny Ga negro to the United
States Court, where be was sworn in by
Clerk o. G.. Fuller When this formality
had been complied with General Lewis
and the negro returned 10 the post-oihce
and entered the registered-letter room, OF
which Mr.. Lyons IS superintendent. The
only other occupant OF the Office AZ the
time was Miss Lyons. who acts as delivery
clerk for her father.
General Lewis began 10 introduce tho
negro IA Mister" Penny. AS soon. how
ever. ~ Mr.. Lyons realized what was being
done he turned bis back on the new clerk,
and fearing that he would next be intro
.dueed 10 his daughter took General Lewis
by the arm and led him into the outer
room.
SIR. Lyons, thinking that gratuitous
insult had been offered himself and more
particularly his daughter, was very angry.
Exactly what WAS said neither gentleman
would say. Mr.. Lyons asked If the installa-
ton Of the negro could not be deferred for
n day OF two in order 90 give himself aud
Miss Lyons an opportunity OF settling up
their books and leaving. General Lewis
SAID that II would be- out Of the question.
This made il impossible for Miss Lyons 70
remain and she AZ once wrote 10 General
Lewis:
" Gezsrl j. r. Lepis;
dear Sir,--J'his IS 10 tender my resigna-
ton as delivery clerk, 10 take effect imme-
diately. Respectfully, A. V. LYONS"
She found, however, that II would take
several hours 20 put her work in order,
and she was obliged ~ remain until this
was done.
In the mean while Mr. Lyons cleared a
little space At one end Of big table IN the
outer Office for Penny. and there he did his
first days work for the United States. Mr.
Lyons has signed receipts for coasidera.
bic amount Of registered matter, and no
will be forced 10 remain until Il rs deliy-
cred or leave 1t ~ charge OF Penny, which
be refuses 10 risk.
As soon as il became known thst q ne
cYo had been appointed 10 Mr.. LyonSs de-
pagtpent bis friends began 70 CAL ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

A Coop S1GN.-In an interview with a
Post reporter on Tuesday Hon. JOHN NJ. Al
LEN, of Mississippi, said:
at is generally conceded that there will
be an extra session of Congress. called pro-
badly as soon as the returns are IN from
the new States The Republican pro
gramme will presumably toe revision OF
the rules and an attempt TO seat Republ'-
can contestants. / am not n Democratic
leader, but believe that the crimes they
have taughtus we should practice il the
Republicans are allowed their way they
will quickly produce a working majority
But remember how they postponed the
consideration of election contests in the
last Congress. The FeltoD-Sullivan con-
test. for instance, they would not allow TO
be considered at ALL
Mr.. ALLEN blazes the road which the
Democrats Of the House Of Representatives
ought 10 walk in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
Portuguese Enterprise.

II seems that Portugal il determined 90
make noise and get things into middle
on tho southeast coast of Africa She Is
rsking up all her old claims to territory IN
that country, based on her discoveries
made in the sixteenth century. and has
been seized with a spasm of energy and en-
tcrprise such as has not afflicted the nation
for many years. True. there have IN recent
times been intrepid Portuguese explorers
as intrepid "a those of old, but the
Government had until lately done lit
tic for long period IN the way OF
following mp the work Of either former or
modern Portuguese travellers. 1t had gem
orally contented itself with protests against
the encroachmcnts upon its African posses
sions by other Powers, and with levying
toll upon tho products tina; passed through
those possessions on their way 10 the sea-
coast. Now. however, the little kingdom
is showing her teeth. Not satisfied with
raising the Delagoa Bay railway rumpus
and antagonizing England over that mat
tor, she has started an expedition 20
Lake Nyassa, and proposes 20 build
a TdilfOaQ III lhdb NRuut' - f-'-''N
Nyassa was laid down in the Portuguese
maps as early as 1916, but tho first definite
information regarding it comes through
MANoEL GoHDINHo about 1863, who learn
ed from Portuguese traveller IN India that
it communicated with the Iambesi through
river called the Zachaf. the present Shire.
II was rediscovcred bv LIVINGSTON IN 1859,
and that traveller made several subsequent
visits Of exploration 10 il. ~ did other ex-
plorers. The American Consul at MOzam-
bique thinks that this latest Portuguese
move will cause trouble between the
foreign merchants established in the
Shire country and the natives. 1t
is also likely that it will cause
additional trouble between Portugal and
England if not between England and Ger
many. The influence of the last-named
Power is pretty strong to the northeast
ward of Lake Nijassa aud the natural con-
cluson is that she is eeging Portugal on.
Germany has already formally recognized
some of the African claims of Portugal
that England is disposed to ignore and it
would be a strong temptation to her to
back Portugal in the latter's present enter
prise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
uyHF YIRGININ NIDLANUAClU"

Send for cAta.olIr.
join H. SAMPSON, A. 49,.
II lf.nnIlAt -----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
a Suggestion.
IL THE BLACK BELT. Va,
August 6, 1889.

August ., loo's
To ne Editor Of he Dispdtcls:
Dear Sir.-As the time for holding our
convention approaches | write to suggest
that change be made from our previous
organizations of such in this manner
namely, that instead of each congressional
district delegation naming a member Of lts
body 10 represent il in the Committee on
Resolutions IL (the congressional district
delegation name one OF Its members 70
represent it il Committee of the Nhole
House on each of the resolutions offered to
the house for adoption as part OF the
platform of the Democratic party ot VIZ
Ciua. For instance, that the First district
name TO represent II IN The discussion OF
the resolution on Federal relations. h on
the State debt, on the tariA, d on indus
tries, &c. &c. That each advocate so
named be restricted 70 a specified time IN
the discussion of the resolution; that not
moro than --- may, besides the delegation
spokesman from each congressional dis
trict, be recognized by the CHAIR 10 speak
not more than ---- minutes on each res0-
luton before the convention: provided:
that the authors of the two most ultra of
the resolutions on anv question before the
convention be allowed - time (say two
or three times a. much as the district de
bater) for the support Of their respective
resolutions.
l make this suggestion, Mr.. Editor. be-
cause of my belief that II is important
that every member of the convention shall
be thoroughly informed concerning the
reasons for aud against the position taken
10y the party on the platform il sees fit to
adopt, and that while enthusiasm might
bridge Us safely over the flood of Republi-
csnism. 1t Is best to make II logical cam
palgn.
Hoping for consideration Of my pet
theory by tho influential ones of our party
/ subscribe myself,
A DEMOCRATIC Alternate.
Templdon, Prince George county, Va.
'Diner m ost from one another.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
NlHE BRADSTREEr COMPANY.
J. CHARLES \. CLARK, PRKsIDksE
ERADsTRRkrs RICHMOND OFFICE
no. ll0s EAST MAIN sfkkkE
Telephone No.AIi
III. WITTY. superatsndsu,

Tho Richmond once mas more man Kept pacs
with the rapid growth OF the ci!y and develop
ment OF The territory tributary toit IL offers -
the no ,rcantle community Of this section all tns
advantages OF asystsm me superiority OF WHICH
10 recognized IN every trade centre OF the ciTii-
ICED world that Ills Ia special sense prepared
No guard tns interested ia local patrons 10 at
,s,tsd Dy the isct mat Il has now . larger suabsf
slszsssrstSs tAss ana sfAr n~sssss'h axsnsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
'Direr m os, from one another.

Lord Iytton, British Minister TO France,
Is a curious man. eccentric. sclf-willed,
and picturesque. Says recent observer /;
Lord Lytton is devoted TO wide trousers
lie got into the habit Of wearing them in
India. They mako his feet almost look
tiny. He is now we'll but the doctors tell
him that he must be careful not TO bring
on relapse and 70 avoid the kind of
warm. crowded, ill-vontllated rooms in tho
discharge OF his ambassadorial duties he
has 10 frequent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

dropped in during the afternoon. Every
body was glad TO bear that Miss Lyons had
left.
Such outrages need no comment. They
speak for themselves. They are the natu-
raj and unavoidable results Of Republican
success, which can be achieved only
through the fundamentally of negroes.
This negro PENNY will no doubt be next
winter one Of the most strenuous advo-
Gates Of SHERMAN's bin TO put all southern
congressional elections under the control
of negroes and other Republican partisans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

Republicans from Virginia here to-day
say they do not credit the report that
General Malone will be the Republican
candidate for Governor Of their state noNt
fall. lie can be, they say, if it be his plea
sure: but their helief is that he Will make
ex-Congressman Bowen or some one else
the gubernatorial nominee, and that he
will devote all his time and attention 10
the election Of the twenty hOld-Over state
senators who viii take part in the election
of United States Senator Daniels success
sor.- Washington hier,-AlcrGndI7d Gazette.
We have heretofore given the reasons
why we think General MALONE Will not
run for Governor this fall. The General
does not always do what most men in SINH
lar circumstances would do. He has the
good quality of daring to do whatever he
chooses to do. Possibly, therefore, he
NAV run for Governor. though he knows
that the "kickers" will all "knife" him;
but we expect him to decline the nomina-
ton in favor of Colonel Lama much
better man and one whom it will not be SO
easy for the Democrats to defeat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

"If the United States should annex Hay
ii, as some enthusiasts desire, about the
first business in order would be the hang
ing of both LEGIrIME and HPPoLYrE for
murder" Oh, mol The first business in
order would be for the Republicans TO car
pet-bag the country, make 1t a State, and
Get al the Ofiices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
nOOKs. NTATIONNKY. 1c.
-IRGINIA REPORTS. VOL S.
PROPOSALS..


OFFicK Cf rHs WATER COIN tihAt
CoRDoSsyuiE. Va. August 3. 1854
CFAIED PROPOSALS WILL BE
= received by this COMMITTEES uuai ~ oc'.rk,
noon. AUGUST 10 $50 a. whien umo 'hf{ ~ -
opened ia t0e prosenre ~ me n a. ~ trustees
az aid town FOR FURNISHING ALL \ AT cnl y,
COSsTkI CrlON or kkSEkNOthN tNn 81
iSc Down NECESSARY PifHS FITTINGS
AND FIXTURES Of The WAith-Nuhh> 90
the town u Gordousyilic Va, slid Noi'f-HpfN'
Ia be constructed sccOriiag 90 500 plans o.
specincatOus DoS on Me ia ne 0iife oi So
committee where they can oo seen a. any hNr.
ZACH proposal must b. accompanied ~ ciih'f
a certified cheek az q properly e1e,'utei bon3,
win two gcoa sufcte>. ia ne sum % ti,Q,V, sali
cheek ar bond 20 BE- he i by he committee az
euafaptee that bltdor, Nili enter co1tiaci nnlcf
ne terms aud On the conditions required by
srociucatlons Ia casa bis OF their od % A.
cepteg. contractor g. give pooi Satisfactory {"
commislee conditioned GA bis comple ing no
work awarded % him pursuant - tho p'AAs
and specifications aud Sisnia ne pfes'ifoe'
uute.
Tne Board Of trustees reserve ne right 20 To-
,ert any az ali eids. K. n. SfhAitoN.
aua.g Chairman W tug Con niilee>
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

The ohio state JotVn al says: The negro
problem is slowly solving itself on the
lines of common sense" We had not
heard that the North had decided TO stop
interfering with it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
ROCKBRlDGE ALUM.
4 German--The Little Ones-Sunday.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l

Correspondents OF the hichinohd bispacn.l
RocKBRmGE ALUM SPRINGS,
August 1. 1899.
The mesh of pleasure which is daily
passing through the loom Of this delight
ful place is weaving in and out its threads
Of every hue-thOse brilliant with the rich
dyes Of JOYOUS life, combined III happy
effect with yariegated tones OF modest
colors that ever rest the eve, but conspicu-
Ously predominating over all Is the colour
q, rose.
This week not only a sense Of pleasure
fills tho present but happy anticipation
allures us in the future.
Monday evening eight elegant married
ladies--Alrs. Haxall, Mrs. NJ. ). Smith, Mrs.
Wells. Mrs. Mcbride. Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
Craddock, Mrs. Tams, and Mrs. Wilson
in courteous and kindly spirit that no
amount of appreciation can oyerrate, gave
very beautiful full-dress german to the
young ladies and gentlemen of this place.
Toilets as shimmering and dainty as art
can design aud fayors pretty enough to do
justice TO their office of proclaiming the
bellies added no little to the gala scene.
TIKI LITTLE ONES.
Last Saturday evening tho little folks
monopolzed part Of the gayety in very
Jolly donkey party. The wee guests were
assembled in the drawing-room at the in
vitation OF Mrs +. ID. Hotchkiss, in honor
Of little Miss Alice Hotchkiss. After many
gleeful attempts 10 supply the missing
member OF the taiiless donkey, "unsight
unseen.p the most correct and superior
wisdom of mule anatomy was eyinced by
Miss Rubie Glasgow ard Master Willie
Bell, for which knowledge they were
awarded Que silk handkerchief the other
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08

1.-THE Socialists advocate the worlds fair
and cheaper gas for Chicago" How could
gas be cheaper in Chicago?