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The record-union., 1897-05-22

Matters are improving in India. The
plague is decreasing in extent and
virulence, and the area of the famine
is growing less. Latest advices, how
ever indicate that the relief corps will
have to do work, and relief supplies will
have to come in for many months to
come. Sir Anthony MacDonnell says
that the danger is by no means over,
especially in the northwest provinces
and Oudh, for prices continue high and
good crops are not generally promised
He says that about 100000 human be-
ings are now on the relief roll, and he
estimates that the number will not be
diminished this year, though suffering
may be less acute. Indeed, if the ad-
vent of the monsoon is not favorable
and timely, the relief roll will run up
to 100000.
The record-union., 1897-05-22
PRECISELY

Oakland Times: When the San Fran
cisco Report says that the decision
of the directors of the Mechanics In
sutute Library to exclude Miss Ath-
The record-union., 1897-05-22

There has been nothing cleverer, neat
er or more direct put into print in a
long time than appears in 'L'Illustra-
ton Europeene" Brussels) upon the
subject of proof of God from uniformity
in nature. 1t is an anecdote of La Gal
iani We quote from the translation
for the Literary Digest" New York;:
To those who see in the existence of
the world the effect of chance, curious
argument was opposed by Gallant. "One
day" said he, "at Naples, a man took six
dice in a dice box and bet that he
would throw six skies. He succeeded
at the first throw. / said to myself,
Such a thing is possible" He did it a
second time. l said the sape thing. He
put the dice back into the box three,
four, five times, and always threw six
skies. "Sangue di Bacco" l cried;
the dice are loaded" And so they
We're
Philosophers, when I consider the
ever-renewed order of nature, her i'm
mutable laws, her revolutions, always
constant in an infinite variety, this sin
gle chance of world such as we see it,
returning increasingly Notwithstanding
a hundred million other chances OF
possible perturbation and destruction,
| cry out: "Of a truth nature is 1oaded.'
The record-union., 1897-05-22

Quick-meal Gasonne and Blue Flame
OIL Stoves. S. j. jackson. 423 st.
The record-union., 1897-05-22

Try McMorry's 35c tea 531 NJ.
The record-union., 1897-05-22

Fresno Republican: Natural gas has
been found at or near Sacramento,
Stockton, Tracy, San Luis Obispo, Santa
Barbara, Los Angeles, Santa Ana and in
other places 1t seems to be a fairly rea-
sonable conclusion that it may be found
at varying depths in almost any Cali
fornian plain west of the Sierra Nevada
Mountains If it is not found near
Fresno whenever a deep enough well is
bored the Republican" will miss its
guess. Probably the reservoirs are
under uS all
The Progress., 1897-12-18

Tbrnn,h the courtesy Of Mr. w.
Z. Forcev THE PROGRESS received
an appreciated call from Hon. M
M. Glen and H E. Glen, OF kiowa'
Kansas. The former is Fast
Grand Master of the independents
order of Odd Fellows, OF that
State, and the later is edl tor or the
Kiowa Journal.
Hon. r. T. Cole, OF Blanchard,
was in the city last Monday. he
called around as usual and was IN
the same genial mood he general
w is. He is one of our best citlzes
| Marshal Martin and his deputies
have been making raids on moon
sinners in Natchitoches parish.
| Mrs. James Herford, OF Dallas
Texas. is visiting her mother, MIS-.
Josie Ford.
i Col. James Martin didn't bag
them moonshiners, but he most
The w. C. T. U. is arranging
Fl for a dinner to the poor on Christ
mas day.
8 Tangipahoa is keeping up its
9 terrible record for human blood
e | shed. A prominent lawyer was
shot down on the courthouse steps
: The assassins attacked him from
y the rear. twas about 9 o'clock a
! | night and the terrible deed was tn
work of four.
The Progress., 1897-12-18
DRIFTING NEMshETS.

There will be preaching at Jor-
don street church tomorrow morn
ing at II O'Clock and evening at
7:15 o'clock by the pastor. ms
and one other may be the last
Sunday that Brother May will be
with us. This will depend on
what Conference will do.
For sjamborlie" weather, Sire
yeport is strictly in it.
Don't forget that you are cor
daily invited to attend JORDAN
street Sunday school tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock.
R1cyCLE CONTEST COUPONS FOR
safe AT The PROGRESS OFFICE.
So. 80 FOR 100, OR 1000 FOR $50.
Mrs. j. C. Keyser and little son
returned home to Natchltoches
this week after delightful visit to
Mrs. H. F. Doll
Miss Annie Bets, of Browncone,
Alabama, is the welcome guest o.
her sister Mrs. DR.. G. Ratzburg.
Miss Clara Johnson and Miss
Birdie Shepherd, two of the bells
of Greenwood, are visiting the
Misses Boisseau.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Angus, was gladdened bJ
the coming of q baby boy this
week.
The Progress., 1897-12-18

Our Office was invaded by bevy
of four bright young Misses We'd
nesday, who came in to talk cir
Gus. The idea of coming to
Sunday school superintendent
Office to talk about a circus, as II
he knew there was such Thu IN
town! However all left as if they
were satisfied with the information
received, but we can't see how
they could be.
Then he tried one ear on the
band.
Say folks! did you see the kan
CARGO dance Wednesday,?
Our friend Mr.. H H. Hargrave
came to our assistance in explain
ing why our editor, the president
did not attend the meeting OF the
Press Association. "Unfortunate-
ly the meeting was held and
circus was in town on the me
day"
Our editor "went one eye" on
the elephant Wednesday.
' We have the long and short OF IL
at our Office.
Al Mr.. j. G. Harrilton was in the
6 city a few days this week on ous1-
q ness and pleasure combined.
: Mr.. and Mrs. S A. Alexander
d were in the city Tuesday, stopping
at the City Hotel.
The Progress., 1897-12-18

1t is said that a company OF the
Salvation Army will be here some
time in January This is good
GILL to labor in.
Misses Ruthie Hamilton, Bertha
Seixas, Letia Little and Katie Nc
A fee enlivened our Office Wednes-
day morning and we all enjoyed a
lively little talk, at least our editor
did. He has a weakness for the
girls anyway, and he don't care il
he has.
SEE THAT YOUR FovoRITE WINS
THE BICYCLE. COUPONS CAN BE
| BOUGHT FOR $3.50 PER HUNDRED
$50 PER THOUSAND.
THE PROGRESS regrets to learn
of the death of DR.. G. G. Martin,
which took place tn Kyle, Texas,
on the 3rd inst About four years
ago DR. Martin was engaged in the
practice of dentistry in our city
. and was successful in his profess
sion. He was a Christian gentle
man and had many friends here
He went from Shreveport to New
Orleans
An alarm gong has been placed
at the water works plant. This il
connected with the regular fir
! alarms which will enable the en-
. gineers to know the neighborhoo'
of the fire.
The Progress., 1897-12-18

Shoes almost given away! Nto pairs
a;oss K;d shoes Odd Lots Broken sizes.
Cost 81. $3.50 and 50 90 for s1.5o PAN
o., ,,ar ward. for ga Table Oil CLOTH.
White Marble and colois. N.,,iar Mat
35c per yard, For Beso 4A4 4S"p
ting Fast colors.
,5c For IL yards Roll Carpet BInolhg.
81 tx for Door Oak Screen. Gan NC
supplied with any DraPery; MI, co.,
dc for SKA Fringed Chenille Iaoie w
ers. D Corded and
och veiyeteen Bindings in all colors.
anc for Large Box Sachet Powoef
needed in every household.
Doc for ward Very Wide Silk Fringe
Eor Fancy Work. All Colors. -
oac ner ward For Wide China SILK Foi
rancr Work. All Colors and Black:
oae For Swiss Silk Vest, Fieece
eac For our Sc 56-inch Figured Flannei
Il az for Double Black Cape trimmed
nth Fur and Rows Braid. .,,
OK ner ward For Sd Linoleum Wlo
SnnarTior make Assorted Patterns.
SIC for a dozen papers Carpet ana MAJ
' IS .45 for Pair Best Chenille Portleres'
Ss45 for a Pair Derby Portieres. Extra
Long Fringe. c.,;ue Table
Covers. Y.dies Rack
zoe Tor Medicated Toilet Powder. High
ly Perfumed.
The Progress., 1897-12-18

SC for yard Cotton Ball Fringe 1or rahcS
Work. D.,, OK. for
On ;nch Dow Pillows. $1.O5 for ~ men
isc for a inch Solid Colored DENNIS
for Sofa Pillows: ladies
a9c for Entire line OF Csc 81 inch Ladies
$40 for Full 1914 all Wool White
35c per yard for Figured Wool Elder
W &c for Colgates Toilet WatermLarge
Bottle, 45c for Co'gates Toilet Wa'er-
Sc for one Roll Whalebone Casing, all
Colors. ,,oh;afs
osc for 1Sinch Gents Initial Aandkef-
s, 10 and 15c for Ivory Handled Tootn
Hrnshes formerly sold for 1Oc, 15c and Zoc.
1895 for Bissell's "Cyco" Bearing Gar
psss1 g 80 fpr full 1914 Extra Heavy Halt
Wool Blankets. r..
15c for yard Collar Stiffening. All
45c for Gents Silk Initial Handkerchief
1-2c for Ladies Embroidered Hondker-
i5c for Good Bristle Hair Brushes.
s4o5 for So inch Moquette Rugs. s29)
for 80 inch Moquette Rugs. $l.lo 1or
Moouet Mats.
SS.95 for Full packed Eiderdown
Comforts, Best Satin Covers.
S175 for handsomely embroidered IN
FAINT Long Cashmere cloak.
The Progress., 1897-12-18

Fl 90 for ladies fancy color outing
20 cents for colored embroidered flannel
for skirts and children'S wear.
IA cents for best quality check aprons;
very long. sa;,,o for
IL cents dozen for silk plush pendants
and balls for fancy work.
Is cents for box Tetlow,s Swans oo"h
is cents for piece silk seam covering all
colors. , cotton.
black and colors. IS .,.r;or
make. ra,,b
Figured hannels. ,,
$500 for full IA all-wool white ols'h
kets. .,a ;;,,
* cents for children's fancy colored
outing gowns.
so cents yd. for $50 yards black and COL ID
ored figured velvets, sold for Sl5o TO $4.oV
per yard. .,,o.,
AZ cents for full 1O-1-4 Pepperell sheets;
regular prizes GO cents. s.
So cents for 36. in by 45-in pillow cases;
regular price Is cents.
75 cents for handsome leather music
rolls with buckle. ....;
20 cents for large bottle Antiseptlc
tooth powder. .4
10 cents for pair covered front corset
steels; best make.
cents for spool French darning cotton
black I'D colerS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
CONTINUED next weekly
ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR CHARITY.
A Cattleman Who Never Forgets what
He Believes Brings Luck.

About twenty of the leading cattle
men of Texas are in the city. Most Of
them are here with shipments of cattle
and others are looking after the condi-
ton of the markets and the outlook of
the trade for the coming fall season.
says the Kansas City Journal. There
are in the number some of the heaviest
shippers and most extensive operators
in the southwest. Among them are
Col. ID. K. FAINT, ID. Clark and A. G.
Plumb.
Yesterday afternoon several of the
cattle kings were al the Coates house
discussing the cattle business aud soine
OF the peculiarities OF the men engaged
in it. They were telling stories OF ear
lier days on the ranches and of their ex-
periences there. From their CONVERSE
ton ii was learned that many Of the
cattlemen are superstitious in ;heir bust
ness and some of them are always quite
sure that the signs are proper before
they make any heavy purchases or
sales.
Il know one OF the ranchmen OF the
western part of the state who is very
superstitious in his business relations
said one of the men. Il have come 10
the market with him several times when
his shipments were heavy anG in most
instances his profits were satisfactory.
| would moi tell his name, because he il
sincere in his belief. and | would not do
a thing that might cause him to be
laughed at for bis convictions.
just as soon as he makes his sales
and settlements he hastens uptown and
to one OF his friends he gives a sum Of
money. Sometimes it Is as much as
500 and never less than $50. The
friend is instructed tc send the money
to some charitable Institution in the
city or else give it 10 some school which
is run under religious instruction. He
once told me that ne considered he
would have bad luck with his future
ventures unless he rememb ered some
charity with a portion of his Profits. If
he makes "A purchase that appears 10 be
certain to be profitable for him be at
once sends his remittance 10 some char
ity in the city where the trade took
place. He considers it his duty TO do
good with some Of his cash and he gives
it up with the most remarkable regu-
larity.
His pecuIlarities are rather remark
able for a frontiersman, but during his
career, extending now nearly twenty
years, he has held TO his ideas without a
waver and during that time has dis
bursed many thousands of dollars, all
without letting his name be known.
His donations are sent in as cash or
from a friend
Other people in the business have
some peculiar ideas, but my friend has
a monopoly of the peculiar ideas be
holds, SO far as | have heaId."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
I Clear Conscience.
St. Louis Globe Democrat.

ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
When Marx Twain was private secre-
tary % his brother. who had been APP
pointed secretary Of Nevada by Line In
in 1861. the governor Il the territory was
Senator James w. Nye. who, when Ne
vada was admitted % the union. was
elected to represent the "Battle-born''
state in the senate. says the san Fran
cisco call. II Mark needed any en-
enlargement in his storytelling pro-
cliyities. ne must have found it in the
society "a The senator. for as a reconteur
he had few sup-riors.
one Of the senator's good stories re-
lated 10 the last hours OF a miner who
died in Carson while ne was governor.
One day an old mar arrived in OSn on
a visit 10 n friend. re had, with vary
ing luck. been wandering abeut the
mines Of California since the days OF 40,
bat at last had made a strike. and.
learning wisdom from experience. had
sailed down" a snug fortune. determ-
ined 70 enjoy the evening 81 his life in
a rational way. At the invitation of
an old mining partner ne had taken the
long stage journey from the bay 10
the Nevada capital Soon after his ar
rival he was seized with a serious III
ness, and his host, who was a very re-
ligious man, became - alarmed that he
wanted 10 call a clergyman. The guest,
however, declined any clerical assist
ance in relieving his conscience Of its
burden.
Finally the doctor said one day that
the sick man had but a few hours 70
live, n as he could DO nothing fur
Their for him suggested n a some minis
ter OF h gospel should be asked q
make smooth his exit from the world.
With tears in mis- eyes his host again be-
sought his friend - listen 10 him ans
receive the ministrations ot a clergy
man. The moribund man, who was rap
idly sinking. turned on his pillow and
articulating with difficulty, replied u
can't see what occasion / have for a
clergyman. / never voted a democratic
ticket in my life
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10

the divorced wife2 She had her sweet little
| child TO make her happy; she had . fortune
Of her own to lift her above sordid cares: she
| was still haldsome-still a woman TO be adj
mired. While she held her place In tue world
! as high as ever what was the prospect before
Sydney Wester6eld? The miserable sinner
! would end as she had deserved 10 end. Alb
solutely dependent On a man who was at
| that moment perhaps lsmeBting the wife
| whom he had deserted and lost, how long
| would ii be before size found herself an out
cast, without q friend 10 help herewith a
| reputation hopelessly Iost-face TO face with
the temptation 10 drown herself or poison
herself, as other women had drowned them
selves or poisoned themselves when the
brightest future before them was rest in
death?
Ii size a been n FEW years cider Herbert
Linley might never again have seen her q
living creature. But she was too young to
follow any train OF fepellant thought per-
s~istently 10 its end. The man she had guilti-
ly land yet how naturally loved was lord
and master in her heart-doubt him as she
might. Even in his absence be pleaded with
her to have some faith in him still.
She reviewed his language and his conduct
toward her when she had returned that
morning from her walk. lie had been kind
and considerate; he bad listened To her little
story Of the relics of her father. found in the
garnet, as If her interests were his interests.
There had been nothing TO ~disappoint her,
nothing 10 complain of. until she had rashly
attempted Ia discover whether he was free
TO make her bis wife. She had only herself
to blame if he was cold and distant when she
had alluded to that delicate subject on the
day when he first knew that the divorce had
been granted and his child had been taken
from him. And yet he might have found a
kinder way OF reprOving a sensitive woman
than looking into the street, as If he had for
gotten her in the interest Of watching the
strangers passing by. Perhaps he was not
thinking OF the strangers; perhaps his mind
was dwelling fondly and regretfully on his
wife?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
REPORTERS CHIPS,
Frou. he Advertiser. Clinton. Iolca.

FROM iae 10refttSef. tftNtCU, loN0.
Every druggist in Clinton, Iowa. was
interviewed to-day and had good words
for DIR. Williams Pink Pills. and not one
of them had other than good results to re-
port OF those who had used them. One
of the druggists referred me to a prom
inent merchant in Clinton, whose wife
had for the last five years been badly
crippled and at times nearly helpless from
the effects of rheumatism. / was person
ally acquainted with the family (Mr. and
Mrs. j. III. Bailerl aud called on them
this afternoon and found Mrs. Bailey very
much improved since | was last there.
and congratulated them on her improved
condition. aud inquired as TO what means
had been used to bring about the good
results Mr.. Bailey said that for years
they had tried one thing after another,
but had found nothing hat afforded any
relief, but they continued trying and FINAL
ly a few months since some one spoke
good words for the Pink Pills as 4 safe
g.! reliable. reuheIy fOr rheumatic trou-
bles, and they concluded 10 try once more.
The Pink Pills were purchased, and al
though in her case there was no rapid re-
covery of health, there was a decided
change for the better and a continual
steady Improvement from week TO week,
which has given them confidence in the
remedy. and a belief that by their con-
tinued use she will soon be restored 10
complete health.
Mr.. Bailey told me OF another case with
which he was personally acquainted, that
of Mr.. George Brenizer, one Of the city
officials for many years. and that for the
last two years he bad been nearly help
less from rheumatism, but has OF late
been using DIR. Williams Pink Pills a
had been wonderfully helped by using
them. As l was also personally acquaint-
ed with him l went out 10 his residence
10 get his personal testimony as To What
had wrought the happy change in bis sys-
TEN, but he has just moved 20 Chicago.
but l have every reason 10 believe that
what Mr.. Bailey told me were the facts
of the ca Sc, as they were intimate f<ends.
Every druggist reports good sales OF the
pills. but have but few facts outside of the
demand for them. but the money in the
money drawer. and that Is in most cases
oil they know or care about. l nave called
on quite a number Of people who have
used them for nervous prostration and
| general debility aud the universal testi-
| all they are recommended for. 1 am per-
sonally acquainted with all the persons
referred TO In this letter and the facts
have been stated in each case.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain. in a
| condensed form, all the elements neces-
sary 10 give new life aud richness TO the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They
are also a specific for troubles peculiar to
females. They build up he blood. and
restore the glow OF health TO pale n sal
| low cheeks. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
| {neyer In loose bulk at 80 cents a box or
six boxes for $3.50, and may be had Of all
druggists. or direct by mail by addressing
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Schen-
ecfadv. y. NJ
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
Largest i'm the woriG.

The Winchester Repeating Arms Co.,
New Haven, CT, are the largest a
facturers of repeating rifles, repeating
shot guns. single shot rifles and ammuni-
ton in the world. From "A small begin
ming this famous company has gained the
enviable position it now holds through
the u~nequalled excellence of It's guns and
ammunition. Winchester goods are far
superior In every way 10 any others on
the market, as all who have used them
will testify. In most parts Of the world
TO shoot means 10 use "A Winchester, and
TO use a Winchester II means TO shoot
Winchester ammunition. for the best re.
suits are always obtained by the com
bination of Winchester guns and Win
chester ammunition. This company sends
a large illustrated catalogue free upon
request.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
Hawaiian Traditions.

The biblical account of the flood bears
some relation TO the Hawaiian legend,
which runs that one day Rua-Kaku, the
ocean god, vas asleep nj the bottom OF
the ocean,, when a fisherman came
along that way with his hook and line.
The hook got entangled in the hair OF
the god and the fisherman, thinking
that he had caught a fine fish, pulled up
so vigorously as to bring the god to the
surface.
Enraged at being thus disturbed the
god threatened instant destruction to
the unlucky fisherman. but the latter.
having implored the gods pardon, was
told to repair to a coral-bank for shelter
while the god vented his displeasure on
the rest of the world. The fisherman
did &c BE wa told aud took a friend, "a
hog, a dog aud a couple of hens with
him to the coral-bank. After that the
ocean commenced rising and continued
rising until the land was covered with
water and the people had persisted.
Then the water retired and the fisher.
man returned to his former home.
There is . similarity between the
Hebrew account of Joshua and the
famous Hawaiian legend of Hiaka-ika-
poli-o-Pele. which runs AS follows:
When Hiaka went to the Island OF
Kanai to restore to life the body of her
lover she arrived at the foot of the
Kalalau mountains shortly before sunset
and being told by her friends at HaSna
that there would o be daylight suf-
iicient to allow of her climbing the Pail
aud getting the body out of the cave in
which it was hidden she prayed her
gods to keep the sun stationary until
she had accomplished her object The
prayer was heard and the sun stood still,
the mountain was climbed, the guardian
Of the cave was vanquished and the
body was recovered.
Another legend bears n remarkable
relation to the story of Joseph and his
brothers. 1t is said that the youngest
but one of twelve children. who was .
favorite Of his father aud consequently
hated by his brothers. was inveigled out
into the mountain n night by them
and thrown into a deep pit aud left to
die but was rescued by his next older
brother. The story OF this adventure
and Of the great assistance he rendered
his brothers in after years rcsembled
closely the biblical narrative.