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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02
Our Master.

The Master will knock at ms deer some
night,
And there in the silence hushed and
dim,
Will wait for my coming WITH lamp
alight
To open Immediately to Him.
l wonder il at his tap shall spring
In eagerness up, and cross the floor
With rapturous step, and freely Hing
In the murk Of the midnight, wide the
door;
Or will there be work to be put away?
Or the taper, that burns too low, t1
trim?
Or something that Graves too much
delay
To open Immediately to Him?
Selected.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

yided with some reliable family medicine
Hostetter's Stomach Btters is the best Of 1t
common ailments as indigestion, constipation
and blllousness and afording safe and speed
help in malarial eases, rheumatism and mac
tiyity Of the kidneys.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02
Not So Modest.

When summer girl is invited on
to dinner, she pays delicate compli
ment to the hostess by letting ont hel
belt two holes, in getting ready for the
occasion. Atchison Globe.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

1t is as difficult to Triumphant people
as it is to transplant trees.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02
Decidedly Thin.

Purses are growing more Ornamental
and elaborate; and some of them ar
growing thinner. New Orleans Plea
Vunc,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

The mouth of the demagogue is Ger
tainly II noisy hole.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

There is probably no greater haudi-
cap than vanity.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

1t is curious candidate who ex
plodes his own boom to sec what it has
in it.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

A man plrsues bad luck oftener thar
bad luck pursues a man.,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

The greatest men learn the most b,
the fewest experiences.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02

+. McNutt, or Bradner,
D.. upon his oath says; ~
Bradner. o., Aug. B'
1894.
This is to certify that /
have rheumatism In my
back, stomach and
limbs, the larger half OF
my life. and | am now
almost Sc years of age.
7 have tried every
thing | could hear OF
and a goodly number OF
doctors, and failed to get
permanent relief. ON the
23d day of July, 1894. l
purchased Veno's Cura-
tive Syrup and Electric
Fluid. and | found al,
most instant relief, IL
have used Veno's medi-
cine now for five weeks
and save had four
weeks solid comfort. !
am now free from pam
and can return to my
work feeling well. which,
for the last two years,
had to abandon, not be
ing able to preach on ac'
count OF the above
,tz..a have
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02
Ones-Henry Ward ReeCher's Lesson
In Self ReliauCe-A Touching Incident
"A BOY Dwarf.

Until it seems sermon of the most
convincing power
But yesterday. while Grumbling at the
slow descending rain,
And inwardly condcmning It. again
and yet again.
\ baby sitting by my side. remarked i'll
accents low,
"You shouldn't scold it that way, Tor
rain makes flowers grow.
I glanced from out the carriage, as down
the street we sped.
And saw the pretty flowers, each tiny,
tender head.
With open mouth, uplifted, drink IN the
gentle showers,
And ne'er before had | beheld such
beauty in the flowers.
Their leaves and petals glstened, like
the jewels Of a queen;
The grassy beds in which they grew,
were swept by crystal sheen,
And IN rem0rse and conscious shame, /
felt my head bow low,
Beneath the heavcn-sent reprCof:
Rain makes the flowers grow
cha: little speech went to my heart ana
made me bless the rain,
And bound me to that baby king, with
loves most tender chain.
St taught me that the gentle showers.
descending from the skies,
Were sent to beautify the earth and
gladden. mortal eyes.
God bless that little preacher, may the
bounteous hand above
Forever flood its lawn OF life, with
showers of heavenly love,
For It's the love of heaven above and
love of friends below,
That causes such dear mortal Movers
as that sweet babe TO grow.
Capt. Jack Crawford.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-07-02
A METHODIST MINISTER
Itricksu Down at Church Disabled and
Compelled to Give Up His Clerical
Duties Suffered Intensely.
Dyspepsia, rheumatism and bronchial
Troubles Cured Completely by
THE VENO REMEDIES.
lie Speaks Of His Speedy Cure to His
Congregation at Bradncr, Wood
County, Ohio.

This Rev. A. p. McNutt, OF Bradner.
Wood County, O.. upon his oath says 40
urauner O. Aug. rs,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
Why Some Animals Lap.

The reason that certain animals lap
instead Of drink seems to be an ar
rangement Of nature to prevent car
nivorous animals, whose stomachs are
comparatively small, from over-dls-
tending themselves with water. Most
Of the animals that suck when drink
ing are herbivorous and have large
stonachs, or more than one, with n
paunch or receptacle for unchewed
food, and with them digestion Is q slow
process and there Is little, IL any.
danger of over-distcnsion, although such
a thing Is not unknown with some do
nestle herblyorous animals. Digestion
Is a much more rapid process with the
carnivora, and 1t Is important that, It
should not be delayed by the ingestion
Of large quantities of. cold water. BY
tapping the mouth and throat are thor
oughly moistened, while the water is
supplied to the stomach In small quan-
titles, properly warmed and mixed with
saliva. Itomay be fairly assumed that
the carnivora are of more recent crea-
ton, for the herblvorous animals are
their food, and that therefore tapping
may be considered n more highly de-
veloped way OF drinking than sucking
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

ever, of Miss Annie Ewing. Of Jeffer-
son City, No., and her friends through
out the State are pouring congcatula
tons upon her, not simply because she
won splendid prize. but for the fur
Their reason that competent judges de-
cided that she deserved it for possess
ing a superb voice, trained TO Il nicely.
Miss Ewing and FIVE other vocalists
entered contest ut Hardin College,
Mexico Mo-. and the prize, Il PIANO val
ued ut $1,000, was awarded TO the JET
ferson City candidate. Her first sclec-
ton was, "Oh, Patria, tn che Accenii,"
and she beautifully interpreted Ros.
sini's great composition her rich con-
tralto voice being in perfect control.
The theme carried her away, and the
audience Of music-loving people, rep
resenting several States. paid her
great ovation. She also sang Nicdlin-
gers "Serenade" and Jensea's 'Lchn
Define Wang an Meme Wang" with
equally good effect. Miss Ewing is
handsome blonde, with the ea'rest of
compilations, auburn hair and azure
blue eyes. She Is a great social favor
tie, not only at her home in Jefferson,
but Is popular at Hardin, and the de-
cision in her favor meets with hearty
approval among large circle Of Miss
Ewing's admirers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
A CURIOUS Camp stove.

An Aroostook, Maine. woodsman, d.
b. White, has a curious and unique ar
rangement for cooking food over an
open fire, which he calls camp range.
1t consists of three-fourths-inch iron
gas pipe, eighteen inches long, hammer
ed to a point ut one end and plugged
with metal, through which there are
three small holes, each Of a size lit to
hold the end of a wire, say, three-six-
teenths of an inch In dianctr:. Loops
are made OF wire, into which skillets,
pals, pans or other tapering cooking
utensils are fitted snngly. A washer of
sheet iron fits over the end of the gas
pipe and is prevented frorI slipping
clear down by a snug metal wristband.
The washer serves to brace the wires.
The gas pipe Is driven into the ground
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
IN CAMP.

line runs out with vicious Jerk. This
A. the dogfsh. The dogfish is not count
cd good eating, but he certainly Ia game.
Unlike the trout or bass he never breaks
water, but Des straight to the bottom
and fights and pulls. A ten-pound dog
fish will put up fight that will make
your blood Jingle. and the fight Is not
over even when he is hauled into the
boat. The dYgfish is terror to light
tackle and nd mercy is shown him by
the various fishing clubs, many Of
whom pay a small bounty for the heads
of these fresh water sharks.
Rivers that empty into the great
lakes, especially in Michigan, are pop
ular breeding spots for the black bass.
White bass, too, run In schools there.
This fish begins such movements at 8
IN the morning and evening. They
weigh from one TO three pounds, and
put up quite fight. are a beautiful sill
,ver-colored fish. and esteemed as ia
BILE del!cacy. The silver catfish Is like
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
New Means of Light.

An entirely new form of lighting was
used at dinner party few weeks ago
in Rue de Longchamps, Paris. Neither
gas, oil lamps, electricity nor candles
were used, but every object was rem
dered phosphorescent. 1.-The ceiling"
said one of the guests, "sparkled with
diamonds; pictures, flowers, carpets
emitted luminous rays; the ladies'
dresses were Illuminated; the very
compilations sent forth beams of moony
light, while their hands cleaned like
so many well-o'-the-wisps." The phos-
phorescent face powder used on this
occasion was Invented by a. French
chemist, M. Charles Henry. 1t is de-
scribed as tending moonlight radt
ance, very becoming to some.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

superstitious negroes who are deathly
afraid Of anything apparently super
natural.
1t was as a means OF dealing with
this class of citizens that the Lieuten-
ant hit upon the scheme Of Illuminating
the skull. He had blood-red pains Of
glass fitted in the eye sockets. and an
electrical connection makes them fash
fire, while at the same time the jaws
open and shut with a swapping sound.
The effect of the deaths head" Is mar.
velous. 1t Is claimed that it has never
failed to make criminal give a correct
account Of his doings when brought
before 1t.
Eighty stolen bicycles have been re,
covered since December by means Of
the skulls flashing eyes and grinning,
swapping jaws, and large quantity
Of clothing, Of which all trace had been
lost, was also found through confes-
sion brought forth by the skull. The
most notable confession caused by the
deaths head was that of John III.
Farver, alias wiper" He confessed to
having stolen thirty-fve bicycles, and
told where they could all be found
New York World.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

head from ear to ear over top Of head
IL inches, from ear to ear under 10y
chin 01a inches; from forehead to back
hare inches. want black bonnet
with streamers and rozetts of red or
yallow satting ribbon an would like
bunch of pink Rozes or blue ploom be-
hind, with black jet bucket. If ar
tifishels Is still all the go want a
bunch Of grapes or birds tale some
whares. l do not dezire anything too
fansy, but If you think a reath Of
pansies would look good you may put
one on. have some good pink ribbon
here at home so you need not put on
strings. "-Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

an abundance OF fish. One night a party
Of campers fishing for buIlheads from
nat rock less than rod from their
big blazing fire began to land bass. In
an hour or so they had taken forty good
ones. Everybody took to fire fishing
at night, and with unfailing success.
In fact, without the fire at all. on a
clear night. one can land some Shaping
big bass II he will row along the shore,
keeping well within the shadow line
and casting out into the light space.
The color of flies or bait seems to make
no difference with the biting. In old
times 1t was believed the light flies
were alone effective, but big catches
with dark flies have long ago exploded
that notion. 1t Is the commotion, the
stir upon the calm surface, which at
tracts the bass. An unmoving bait, be
it.ever so light, would prove vain one.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
A DOGGY Cont.

A goat saves the firm of Swift & Co.
of Kansas City the salaries Of several
men at the stock yards. He Is the lure
used to persuade sheep to leave the
pens and go to the packing-house-a
regular stock yards siren. He Is not
pretty animal, and his name Is willy"
but he Is valuable assistant, and Is
treated with considera ton, although he
cost less than So.
Swift & Co. by great many sheep,
and until they employed ''willy" had
considerable trouble In driving the
sheep across the bridge to their plant
Sheep are the most foolish animals on
four feet. They have no sense to speak
Of, and when one, with even less sense
than his fellows, goes through hole in
a fence or over bridge, all the others
are bound to follow, no matter the ex-
pensc.
Since ''Willy" has been In the COM
pany's service, however, the sheep have
leader they follow implicitly. A boy
goes ahead Of the goat and the sheep
trail out behind. "Willy" is as digni-
fed as a Congressman, with his beard
floating in the wind and bell jangling
at his neck. He climbs up and down
the steps leading to the walks along
the fence tops. When his master takes
n walk about the yards on the tops of
the fences willy" goes along.
Occasionally "Willy" gets tired of
being good, and, like the little girl who
had a little curl" he can be horrid
when he's naughty. When willy" Is
naughty he Is not coaxed; his master
takes hickory club and maltreats him,
and thereafter one would think "Willy"
had the disposition Of an angel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
Perhaps 10000 ardent anglers yearly

Perhaps 10000 ardent anglers yearly
haunt the great network of lakes cross
Ing Northern Illinois and Wisconsin.
Here is truly the sportsman's para
disc, and every boy who mas caught n
sucker or n bass In the village pond or
river. looks forward to the day when
he shall land giant muskellunge; you
cannot miss good fishing in this dis
trict anywhere south of Lake Superior.
II you do not like the lake you are in,
go a mile or two In any direction, and
you find another. AS will be seen by
the map, the territory Is a labyrinth Of
waterways. No man living knows how
many lakes there are in Wisconsin.
Every one Of them Is full Of fish, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

black bass are biting now. In thou
sand lakes reached by railroads diverg-
ang from Chicago, Indianapolis, st.
Louis and Minneapolis, the whirr Of
the reel is heard, while along streams
like the Fox River, which flows on its
way in straight north and south line
20 the Illinois and the Mississippi, there
Is fishing that would delight the heart
of an Izaak Walton. Loosely drawn
fish laws almost ruined these streams.
Fifteen years ago many Of them were
completely fished out. In the early
spring thousands Of fishermen would
Invade the spawning beds, and the
seine drew tons Of fish from the clear
waters. Then the government took a
hand in the matter. Rigid laws were
passed, and game wardens were paid
to enforce them. The fishery commits
sion brought millions of fish from
government hatcheries and dumped
them into the Fox and other rivers, and
as result ruch waters now TEEN with
bass, pickerel, pike, perch and other
Ash.
Up in Wisconsin and wherever what
are known as grass lakes" exist, the
fisherman is early at his post this year.
Such grounds are favorable for the
man who knows how to cast bait so
no will just miss lily poL. A typical
lake of this class will usually be found
10 have bank Of weeds ut one shore,
terminating in deep water, with a
gravel and rock bottom. Pickerel and
bass live in these weeds and many q
good catch can be made by the fisher
man who will skirt the bank with q
spoon hook. The lake Is alive with
large perch and you can catch silver
bass, rock bass, red eyes. croppies and
catfish until you become tired of the
sport. There isanother fish In the lake
and you need not mistake him when the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

was recognized by his older compan-
Ions, who made him president of the
league and leader of the law and order
movement. He ran for the Legislature
and was elected, and at once set about
the work of the law which was to regu-
late the saloons. Mr.. Nicholson was
born thirty-four years ago at Elizabeth
town, Ind, of Quaker parents. He
studied at 'Earlham College and was
graduated In 1885 with the degree Of
b. A. He likewise was prepared for the
ministry, but never preached. After
teaching school four years he took up
Journalism and has since remained an
editor. Ht 3 .'s~l
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

the man who skins Okauchee Lake one
week, and Eagle Lake the next, sings
constant praises Of, bass and muskel-
lunge, and rod and reel.
An old fisherman says that If begin
ner wants to become good bass angler
no must observe and initiate the tao
tics Of some old expert who knows ev-
cry letter of the black bass alphabet.
A shelving sand shore with reeds is
the favorite ground for this fish. but
several articles Of bait are necessary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

and red embers ana Goals placed about
1t. The food Is cooked easily and
quickly. A coffee pot hanger is also
used, 1t being bent up so that the long
coffee pot will swing clear of the fire.
Had White cared to do SO, he might
have made a snug sum of money by
patentlng and selling his handy contri-
vance.-Lewiston (Afaine) Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
MAKES THIEVES CONFESS.

Frightened by Skull Worked by
Eicctrica1 cohtrivances.
A hideous grlnning, illuminated hui
man skull is one of the accessories Of
the eleventh precinct police station in
Chicago, and 1t is said to hold better
record rs criminal "spottcr" than any
detective on the Windy City force. The
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
instrumental BIRD Mu.,o.

There are several birds which pro-
duce what may be called instrumental
music" The male hoopoe Is an exam
pie. This bird combines vocal and in
strumental music in n most charming
manner. An accomplished lady-killer
Is this gay hoopoe, and during the
counting season 1t first draws O long
breath and then taps the end of its
bcak against stone or the trunk of a
tree. H-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
REV. e. S. NICHOLSON.
Father of the Indiana Liquor Lay
Which Is Sustained by the Court.

"
Which Is Sustained by the Court.
Rev. +. s. Nicholson, the father of the
Indiana liquor law, which has been pro-
nounced constitutional by the Supreme
Court Of the State, has an interesting
personality apart from being the orig
inator Of the law. Mr.. Nicholson first
came into prominence in 1894, when he
was made President Of the Good Citi-
zens' League, which has its headquar-
tiers at Kokomo. AT that time he was
the editor and proprietor Of the Koko-
mo Times, a daily paper founded by
him about three years ago. He had re-
Gently removed to Kokomo from Rus
siaville, where he was editor of the OBJ
server. Only 80 years old, his ability
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
Have TO Go Home.

The Sultan Of Turkey, to the disap-
pointment Of many young men, has
issued an trade calling home all Turks
now studying ut foreign universities at
the expense Of the government. The
reason given is the tendency Of the
students to take part In revolutionary
movements after their return home.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

ferocious muskellunge. Those who are
simply home anglers, cannot complain.
either, for 1896 is turning out n great
year for fish"-perch, trout, suckers,
Tedhorse. and even the dogfish being In
large evidence In lake, brook and coun-
try stream. 70"
The black bass, however, are the lure
that sportsmen have to follow, and the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

they occur for bicycle is much more
convenient as carrier than as a car
rice, especially when one is far from
home and repair shops. One plausible
appliance is offered that promises to
mend pcrforation in 4 minute. A pair
of pliers is inserted in the puncture, a
circle of patching cloth pushed through
tot the bottom Of the tire and drop of
cementsqueezed on the patch. When the
tire Is now pressed down against 1t and
the, pliers are withdrawn, the patch
sticks to the tire and covers the fatal
hole. Another scheme is a detachable
tire, that can be taken of and put on
In a jiffy. A third idea Is clamp that
clutches the broken tire on each side
Of the rent, and permits imitation and
usa till the emergency Is over.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

s K ull, which Is
that Of q male nc
gro, was found on
top Of a shed In
4Sth street ! a s I
October. Lieut..
Samuel G. Rank Is
a frugal and an in
v en- We m a n.
Many Of the more
troublesome resi-
dents Of the pre-
cinct, especially
around Goth and
Cto IN cfraota ara
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
English as She IL Writ.

A prominent Detroit firm having a
millinery department In their store re-
ceived the following mail order for a
bonnet from patron who wrote that
she lived where millinery Is not OF a
high order" She therefore sent the
following:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

"what heap of style Jimmie Wat
sons wife throws on" "Oh, yes; jim
mie started bicycle repair shop last
week."-Cleveland Plaindealer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
HOW TO MEND PUNCTURES.

Many Plausible Appliances Are
offered to the Cyclist.
Hope may be likened to n man that
goeth forth with an inflated chest and
an inflated bicycle tire, and cometh
home with the former dropping and the
latter punctured. TO escape punctures
is not easy, but 1t Is well to have a
speedy method Of repairing them when
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09
WON A FINE PIANO.

Miss Ewing Captured the Prize in q
Vocal Contest at Mexico, Mo.
Seldom 1t Is that a budding young
girl whose reputation as singer is
confined almost wholly to her own
society, and who has not been adver.
tised by Grau or Locke, receives
the equivalent of $1,000 for The rendi.
ton of three songs before Il single audi
ence. That was tue good fortune. how
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

The world is funny enough without
any professional humorista
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

II man must borrow money, let him
borrow Of his wife and never pay 1t
back. e. .
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

Whoever you marry, you will think
you might have done better.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-09

n for bonnet-Mazure of