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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
The Turk In the Swim.

Society is just now Mustapha mad. The
new Turkish minister is the vogue. His
pretty compliments to the ladies; the deep
seated conviction in the feminine mind
that he has SO wives in q gorgeous harem
on the banks of the Bosporus: the stories
OF the bowstring and the midnight sack
dealt out to the unfaithful ones, with
which the literature of the orient bristles
the tact, suavity and righteousness Of the
sunan's representative-all go to foster GU
noslty and interest in this Particular "t,n-
speakable Turk" AS a matter of fact,
there is no romance or mystery about him.
De has only one wife, and the bowstring
ana sack don't cut any figure In his do
messic menage. A young member OF the
aegasaon, who has been dubbed 1.-The Greek
goo, BIDS fair to forestall his chief as an
oolect OF burning interest and alteration
e.nong the young women who are much
s.sen % dotlng on misunderstanding
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
DARLINGTON BOOTHS PLAN.
Training Schools Observation-Disclosures
VIII He Regularly Ordained Minister,

Training Schools Observation-Disclosures
VIII He Regularly Ordained Ministers.
New plans of Ballington Booth of the
volunteers of America have matured to
sne extent that at a council held at the
heaoquarters in New York three training
Scnoois were established and courses OF
s.uay mapped out. The schools will be at
oan Francisco, Chicago and New York
..o wiz have three years course of study,
"n,cn VIII begin with English grammar
ma end with Thomas Kempis.
Inc graduates viii become regularly or
AsIned ministers and will be authorized TO
e ~ mister the sacramepts. BY this means,
0o WI, Booth says, his organization
M ne nearer to the heart of the American
popie than the Army, which never insist
q On the communion. The course of study
was mapped out by J. w. Merrill, who
eass That in theology the Volunteers will
s s.sano nall way between the Episcopalians
~ Inc Methodists and that the church
= zee, which will be inaugurated with
GIG ordination of ministers, will be broad
'A1ougn Tor any Christian.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
COTTON BELT.


Passenger train No. arrives at 1920
am. daily.
Freight train No. IL arrives at 4:4o pm
daily.
Passenger train No, departs at 4so
daily.
Freigh. train No. - departs at am.
daily.
Freight trains Nos. IL and y run daily.
except Sunday, between Shreveport and
Camden and WILL carry passengers.
TEXAS & PACIFIC.
No. 81, west bound. ............ 9:25 am
No 81 east bound 600 pm
No. So, west bound .............. 10:17 pm
No. 81, east bound ......>...... 500 am
v1cKsBURe, SHREVEPORT & PACIFIC.
Leaves for vicksburg ... s:25 am
Arrives from Vfcksburg. ...... 7:20 pm
SHREVEPORT HOUSTON.
Leaves Shreveport. .-..-. sou pm
Arrives at Houston ............. 6:45 am
Leaves Houston. ........... 9:45 pm
Arrives at Shreveport. .......... 500 am
Accommodation
Leaves Shreveport. 800 am
Arrives at Shreveport. ........- $50 pm
KANSAS CITY, SHREVEPORT GULF.
No mail and Express, ar II 10 am
No. 3-Mafl and Express, ar. 400 pm
No. 2-Mail and Express, Tvs. IL 40 am
No. Mail and Expreas, Tvs. .. 600 pm
Nos. l, 2, and 4 {north) daily.
Nos. and 2 tsouth1 daily except Sun
day.
Mails will close thirty minutes in adj
vance OF departure of trains.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-06
All prescriPtions.......

Will in the future be filled by us
at greatly reduced prices......
put I'D all regular
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
Extraordinary Powers OF Flight.

The frigat bird, a tropical bird, is
said to be the strongest and swiftest
bird that flies. An American natural
list, Mr.. j. l.. Lancaster, who spent sew
eral years in Florida for the purpose
of studying the habits of the birds of
that region, says that they can live in
the air for a week at time night and
day. without once resting or perching
even for moment. The wings of the
frigate bird stretch TO an expanse of
from ten to twelve feet. The albatross
is another bird that can fly very long
time without resting, one having been
known TO follow a ship for days to-
gether without alighting. The Virginian
plover, according to Prof. Gatke, can
remain on the wing for fifteen hours.
The bird breeds i'm Labrador, and mi
CRATES TO Northern Brazil for the win
ter, a journey which, in the opinion of
observers, is often performed in one
uninterrupted flight. On this supposi-
ton, the bird flies at the rate of 245
miles, being nearly twice the rate Of
the hooded crow, which flies 125 miles
an hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06

is twenty-five. A man should be a
year or so older than his wife
YES" l agreed, "she is very young
for widow
Much too young" replied st. Croix;
that's one reason why she should mar
ry again"
True" l said. How long has it
been going on?"
He considered for few moments.
II first saw her." he said, slowly,
''at ten minutes to nine on Monday last
weeki"
my dear fellow" exclaimed.
you must hurry up matters the lady
will positively weary of the courtship."
Just then the cab drew up with a
jerk.
Here we are" said st. Croix.
Jump outr'
After greeting our hostess, we sepa-
rated. Several people of my acquaint-
ance were there, and / had to go
through the usual number of duty
dances. Presently / saw st. Croix com
ing towards me.
Ingram" he said, taking me by the
arm, come with me-"
There is nobody so eXacting as the
man in love.
''She is waiting to be introduced to
you," he said, as we made our way to
the conservatory. Here, in a secluded
corner (for st. CroiX is experienced in
these matters), we found the lady.
Mrs Fordyce" said st. Croix, cal
low me to-"
Mrs. Fordyce!"
looked at her, then burst out laugh
Z ing.
DIR Ingram" she exclaimed.
"You know one another?" cried st.
Croix, with a puzzled look.
why" l said, II have known Mrs.
Fordyce since"
Yes. DR.. Ingram and | are quite
old friends" she interrupted, with
glance at me.
/ understood
THAT is jolly" St. Croix said, heart
lily.
am not sure that Mrs. Fordyce
agreed with him entirely.
The strains of waltz came through
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06

AS we ratified over some stones, st.
Croix suddenly shouted in my car:
You'll see her tonight, Ingrami
had returned from the country that
morning; still deep in my thoughts,
l replied:
NO such luck; she is hundred
miles from town. and"
I stopped abruptly, as l caught
glimpse of his face. Fortunately he
had not noticed my observation. so
| continued, grasping the situation,
you have once again decided that the
feminine interest in your life should
be conferred in one?''
Ingram, Old chap" he said solemn
ly, tits serious this time!" Il have
heard this remark made before under
similar circumstances
Il sincerely trust it is" / replied.
A good-lookiug. wealthy man, past
30, has no right to be unmarried.
This has happened whilst l have
been away?" added.
He nodded.
And the maiden is" / began.
st. Croix actually looked confused.
Well, she's hardly" he said, awk-
wardly, that is--of course she's
young--wel, the fact is, she's wild
owl"
1 glanced at him reproachfully.
"Any--er-"
mo, no." he replied hurriedly, "of
course there are no children. Why,
man, she's only young herself-hus-
band died in India-fever, snake bite
or some other handy thing of that
kind. o, no." he went on, with smile,
II couldn't do it if there were any chill
dren,"
Have you actually proposed to herr"
Not yet" he replied, thoughtfully,
but feel that it is as good as settled.
Ingram" he continued, with an air of
enthusiasm, she's adorable. She"
MY dear St Croix," said, these
condolences remind me OF the good old
days"
All" he replied. with sigh, this
is no boyish flirtation!"
"By Jove" he cried, as an idea
struck him, you two will get on cap
italy together. Having both been in
India, you will be able to-
Chat about her husband?" / sug-
gested.
St CroiX looked serious.
Poor child!' he said, IN a compass
sionate tone. she must have been
very unhappy during that time!"
1t is strange how men generally re-
fer to their wives first marriages in
fnfs way.
We are admirably suited" he con-
tinued, his face lighting up. Il am
thirty, and she--well. / should say she
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
No Two Religions.

There never were two true religions.
Every true Jew is at heart Christian.
The word Christ is only another form
of the Hebrew word Messiah. Both
mean the anointed. All Hebrews who
believe in the Messiah may be called
if | may make -Messiahans,
which is just another word for Chris
tians. Judaism is the gray dawn of
the morning; Christianity. properly
Understood. is the sun at monday
Rev. II. S. Macarthur.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
The Labor Problem.

There will be no relief from growing
poverty and distress until millions now
shut away get back to the soil and be-
come producers. The solution of the
labor problem lies at the end Of this
road.-Rev. A. j. Wells.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
ADJUSTING AFFAIRS.

HAD dined with st.
CrCiN, and we were
now on GU. way to
some uninteresting
people who W e = e
giYin & a dance.
Since entering the
cab the CONVERSE
ton had slackened;
apparently we both
possessed a M p l e
food for reflection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06

Though youymay boast no family tree
To bring you power or pelf
Just hustle round and try to be
An ancestor yourself"
A child just born has less chance OF living
year than an octogenarian.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
Encouraging.

Freddie married the girl was engaged
to.
Arthur-Well, don't worry. Lou'u get
over it before he does
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
His PROPOSAL.

They say people who live together get
to look alike.''
rs that so, Well, just in the interests
OF science, let's try it,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
Not FIattered.

Visftor-What makes You look so ugly,
Tommy1 Don't you love your new baby
brotherl
Tommy (viciously) We'll. Ibid till some
body came in and said he looked like me-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06
TAIN AGES SERMON.
SYMPATHY FOR THE GREEKS,
SUNDAYS SUBJECT.
From the Text: II Am Debtor Both to
the Greeks and to the Barbarians''--
Romans I:14-ThermopyIae and Funk
or Hin.
81 r this time, "

r this time, when
that behemoth of
denominations, NJ o.
hammedanism, a f.
ter having gorged
itself on the car
casses of a hundred
thousand Armen-
ians, is trying to
put its paws upon
one of the fairest
of all nations, that
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-06

A man can be man without his
clothes, but society reckons man
partly by his outside fixings.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Male View of Talking Women.

Some women who can talk well, and
necessarily require a subject to talk
about, have again seized upon the theme
of the decadence of the home and the
flourishing condition of the modern
clearinghouse, which is ED up as the
pernicious and disintegrating influence
of American family life. Well, now,
why shouldn't one woman as well as
another choose what she will do? 1t
is only given to a few women the abili-
ty and inclination to ravel over the
country and address clubs upon the duty
of all other women to stay ut home .apd
mind the babies and make the hearth
bright for Woodworking husbands.
But those who have neither the talent
nor the wish to do this have the de-
sire and capacity for something else,
and naturally they go about doing it.
And they do it, be it observed, unob-
trusively and with no thought or care
for the conduct of other women who
ave different tastes and vacations.
But there is nothing hat the talking
woman isn't ready to comment upon,
from potatoes to politics. She is glib,
oh. wonderfully. fatally glib! And she
car tell with such pretty phrases and
in such sweet tones just what every
body else should do. And. mind you,
itisalways what she herself is not doing,
and is not going to 10. But the talk
ing woman is not, and is not expected to
be, consistent.-Boston Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Something New i'm Car
Building.

The long talked of new Limited
trains ON THE Nnrth-Wrstcrn Line"
G., st. p, NJ. X O. Iiy. to run Ice
tween Minneapolis. st. Paul and
Chicago. are now in service.
The press as well as the people
who have inspected these trains adj
init that they represent the acme of
the ear builders art. The engine is
after the famous ~ pattern. and
from end to end the train il vesti-
bulcd with broad plate glass vesti-
bules which completely enclose the
platform and add greatly To the
beauty as well as tu the comfort of
the train.
If you are going east why not pat
roniZc the new NORTH Western Linn
tied Excursion or other CLASSES of
tickets are good on this train and
no extra farcs are charged for the
superior accommodations.
Tickets, sleeping IA reservations
and full information ON application
tn your home agent or address T.
W. Teasdale. General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul, who will bc pleased
to forward you pamphlet giving full
description of these new trains, there
is nothing tn equal them in car CON
struction-not even the wonderful
trains ON exhibition at the Worlds
Fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Australasia Remarkable summer.

AS is generally known, the Aus
tralian summer of 1o95-96 was ii record
breaker in the way of great heat. Some
facts that have just come to hand in the
way of government statistics kindly ar
ranged for the Press by H.. C.. Russell,
the government astronomer. of Sydney,
New South Wales, point out some of
the more extraordinary features of the
hot spell which broke the record in
Sydney. That city's hottest day ranged
from $40 at six o'clock in the morning
to 100 at ten O'Clock, LOG at noon 1855
at $50, when the breeze shifted around
TO the sea and the temperature fell.
reaching 80 at six o'clock i'm the even
ing. Bourke, an inland town north
west of Sydney, however, is the banner
hot town. with a record of 1877 degrees.
This year it struck l19, and in January
20 days were above 100 and 10 above
40. Only Arizona and the California
deserts can equal these figures. Phila-
delphia may be warm, but it cannot
keep pace with Sydney.-Philadelphia
Press
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
G

II tell you, the man / respect is the
man who can change his opinion"
"And the man / respect is the man who
can change a 81, 900 bill."-Indianapolis
Journal.
AMY wife has given me a birth
day present of a key ring" B.-"Well,
if 1 were you, on my next birthday I'd
see to it that she gave me the house
key!"-Fliegende Blaetter.
Departing Boarder-"T'm sorry we
couldn't get along, but / hope you are
willing to let bygones be bygones."
Landlady-"Does that include your
board bill, Mr.. Jones?'-Boston Cour-
Ter.
Mrs. Mimms-"George, are you sure
you locked up the house carefully? -
Mimms-"By Jove, l can't remember
about the front door" Mrs. Mimms-
"Never mind the front door. How
about the coal bin ?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
How is it hat you are always in
debt? You should be ashamed of your
self" "Come, now; don't he too hard on
a fellow. You would perhaps he in
debt, too, if you were nj my place"
what place." cable to get credit
Odds and Ends.
why don't you work for a living?"
asked the lady who answered the ring
at the door bell. Il used to, but there
is no business now" answered the
tramp. 'What was your business
II was a barber in "A football town.
Tonkers Statesman.
Contradictory Evidence.-"The O
tor ordered your husband whisky for
his ~rheumatism. Does it do him any
good?" "He says it does him a world
of good, but / notice the twinges come
upon him more frequently than ever"
Odds and Ends.
That's Different.-"Who's making
all that racket out there? want some
chance to read and think" Its me as
is singin'," Snapped the autocrat of the
Kitchen; land what of it," 20, beg
your pardon. l thought it was my
wife."-Detroit Free Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21

beauty; it may be one of usefulness.
The custom is for the driver to walk.
the wagon generally being so small
there is not room enough for the load
and his ample proportions. have often
thought in watching these wagons thai
an appropriate motto would be to those
who sought to ride in them: "Memento
NJ"
e walking along the street in
G. creation with a friend one of these
c.. lie vehicles comes near you will i'm
aglnc that 161 distinct noises have
broken loose. So excruciating is this
disturbance that you. of necessity. cease
to talk, finally to think. or to use n
very common but expressive slang
phraze: 1T paralyzes you"
The laws in regard to the right of
way appear strange to Americans. II
does not seem a mutual right. the
equity, if there be any. is very one
sided. In this case the driver has the
advantage. If he happens to u over
YOU in the street he is the damaged
party, and if you are killed you are re-
quired not only to pay your own flu
neral expenses. but pay the fellow well
who killed you.-Detroit Free Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
THE GERMAN G
An American Tourist Finds 1t . Strange
Contrtvance.

An American Tourist Finds 1t . Strange
Continuance.
The German wagon is a strange
mixture of use and discomfort and well
adapted to both. Being devoid of elias
ITCHY. a morning ride in one over the
rough cobblestone pavement is a fine
constitutional; it brings into active
motions all the members of the body.
and if a thorough shaking up is good
for one, then it is also a healthful con-
trivance.
The body is coffin-shaped; the wheels
about three fee in diameter and the
shafts a single pole. What is the use
of having two poles where one will
do?" says the matter-of-fact German.
The lock is often in the most incon-
senient place for the driver 10 manage.
1t is generally some kind of screw ar
rangement. placed as far to the back
of the wagon as possible, and if there is
any necessity for it's use the driver
winds it up something like a hand or
gan, and in many cases the music is
about as melodious. The attachment of
the motive power is indescribable; it
must be see to be appreciated. 1t is
neither an attachment of love or
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
PuNoENr

Clear View.-"Papa, what is pos
thumous fameP" 1T is getting what
you want after you have ceased to want
it."-Chicago Record.
-Friend-"What did you find the
most difficult thing when you wrote
your first vcrses?' Poetic find
some one who would let me ead them
to him."-Fliegende Blaetter.
DE only trouble bout er mans be-
ing good-natured all de time" said I'm
Gle Ebcn. lis dat he's li'ble ter git sorter
Easy and satisfied wifi 'imself, same ez
he is wifi ev'body else."-Washington
Star.
--Mamma-"I don't like the idea of
that young Harris hanging around
Jenny so much. He hasn't a cent eN-
cept his little salary" Papa-"You
needn't worry. They are both too busy
talking about bicycles to nave any time
for love-making."-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
Pretty Housemaid-"An' so you
were at the O'Fraherty wedding?'
Coachman-'I wor." p. H.-"An' who
was the best mann" Coachman-"It
wor Dennis O'Toole. 1 seer him wallop
three of the biggest chaps in the Don
afore the ~plisintries wor over."-Mel
bourne Weekly Times.
A Wonderful Memory.-'I always
like to see little children. They remind
me of the day when was n boy myself
said Judge Peterby to Miss Elderly, an
aged maiden lady. Can you remem-
her as far back as that?" asked Miss
Elderly, sarcastically. Yes, indeed. l
nave a wonderful memory, Miss Elder
ly. Why, i even remember seeing you
when you n only Is years DID," re-
piled the judge.-Texas Sitter.
Clothed for All the Year Round
Just look at that young woman" said
a crusty old fellow TO me this morning
"She is dressed like a supreme idiot,
Why, she represents the four seasons.
She is practically bare headed-that is
summer: she has a fur shoulder cape
that is winter; she has a silk
shirt waist-that is spring; and I
cloth skirt-that is autumn. This
combination is conducive to a wooden
overcoat with silver handles; but then
some women are tough."-Albany Even.
ing Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Denmark.

The present king of Denmark is
Charles TX, who assembled the throne
November IS, 1868. The Danish his
torical records claim that their mon
archy was established Il. c. 60 by
Skiold, a son of the gods, but for many
centuries the authentic history of Den
mark and its royal family is uncertain
The history of the Danish kings may
be said to begin with Canata the Great.
who conquered Norway and England
and reigned from 1916 to 102s. From
that time to the present Denmark has
had 30 kings. The royal family of Den
mark is related by blood or marriage to
nearly every reigning family in Europe.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Iron OuArries.

Very interesting facts, not generally
known, about the ron mines of Spain
were discussed at a recent meeting of
the iron and steel institute of Great
Britain. 1t is from northern Spain, in
the neighborhood of Bilbao, hat the
greater part of h iron ore imported
for the use of the British steel makers
is obtained. Steel is made by the basic
process from iron ore containing phos-
phorus; but for the best qualities of
steel, which is made by the open hearth
process, a purer ore must be used, and
it is that which England imports from
Spain. Mature seemst oh have designated
the hills of northern Spain especially
for the use Of the steel makers" Until
recently practically no effort a been
made to manufacture steel in Spain,
and most of the ore has been exported
to England. The iron mines of north
ern Spain are described as being rather
quarries than mines in the ordinary
sense of the word. 'The mountains
themselves are just heaps of iron ore
covered naturally with but a thin layer
Of earth. This is removed, and it only
remains to break up the ore and lOad il
into fitting receptacles, when it is con
veyed down to the waters edge by its
own gravity."-Youth's Companion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-21
Human Coal.

An English authority informs us that
an audience of 1000 people, listening for
two hours to a concert. are not only Gull
tivating and indulging their musical
taste, but are engaged In the somewhat
prosaic occupation of producing no less
than 100 weight of coal and II gallons of
water from the impurities and moisture
of their own breath, and hat if they
we're all performing themselves, instead
Of listening, this quantity would be
nearly doubled. 1t is far more whole
some to drink the undiluted water of the
Thames at Blackwell than to breathe
the air of a crowded and unventilated
room, and how cleanly people can be
content to do so is only applicable on
the principle that what the eye does
not see the heart.does not grisve over.
-Brookyn Eagle.