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The Progress., 1898-06-25
HON. A. CURRIE'S ACCEPTANCE.

To The Progress.
Approaching the urgency Of my
friends and their generous action
in presenting my name as a
candidate for railroad commiss-
Toner, which had decided to do
in a formal way, permit me
through the medium of your valu-
able journal to return to them and
to you my most grateful acknowl-
Judgments of their kindness and
your friendly words of commen-
dalton.
In explanation of my hesitancy
in this matter, complained of by
friends whose support has been
solici I'd by other worthy and cap
a-le candidates for the same place,
I loo to say that one of the most
popr TT gentleman in the parish
hadl = prominently spoken Of for
congr, ), and as he was entitled
to clear field, which claims for
more than one place on the ticket
might embarrass, | had determin-
ed not to be in the way. His dec
lination to become a candidate is
now so w determined that / feel
at libef i, lter the lists. While
many tn Louisiana have
douEAe1 ii sdvisability of a
commits W. especially at
points ~ it's numerous
Waterway competitive lines
of transpo4 a, yet other points
complain o CAPABILITIES in traffic
rates. Hence am certain that
The Progress., 1898-06-25

The country press, in the incor
porated towns aud cities, indorse
Shreveport's Curfew law. They
are asking their Town Councils
to pas similar law.
The Progress., 1898-06-25

Dotted Swiss Curtains, Nicely friled a
) IL yards long. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81 .S5 Y
Gardner Bath Mats, reversible, very 80
durable ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l5c n
Black Persian Null, Sheer quality very
wide, per yard .............. ;52c h
Terry Cloth, cry thing for bath robes
per yard. ............ 29c -
White Swiss FriIIing, for curtains, etc,
yard -. :........... 1oc q
Johnson 5 ginghams, for shirts aprons, n
etc. ....... sc
Ready made Mosquito nets for Tempo D
rary ............-......... 4Sc
Heavy Table Felt, 81 inches wide. -. Sic .
Best Carpet Binding, very lasting 4
quality ............... 21c -
Manila Cambrics, fancy designs, very %
wide, per yard Observation-Disclosures. Toe =
Large can as covered Trunks. sizes %
81 inches, heavy bound ....... 1928 u
7 Canvas Telescopes, two straps, Best y
covering q inches .,............ S2.3S "A
Cocoa Mating, Extra heavy durable
for Onice, per yard. .,.......... IL 1-2c 50
Sheer india Linen, in white only, per n
yard. ......... -............... &c -
/ Wool Rug Fringe, nicely knetted, per =
Hemmed pillow cases. well made, -
good material ..................7 lie "A
Black Silk Empire Fans, nice black 32c @
; Ladies Hose supporters, in silk all -
Nail Brushes, real good, stiff bristle, 15c .
O.
The Progress., 1898-06-25

A new station has been Gstab-
lished on the n. @. & II. e. r. r.
six mile south OF Meridian, Miss.
to be known as Arundel Springs,
recently discovered. the waters of
which compare in analysis very
closely with the famous Carlsbad
Springs, OF Germany. This place
is destined to be one OF the great
est health resorts in the South. A
good hotel has been con- III sted,
and the owner OF the property is
now building cottages for the use
of families.
Trains Nos. and 4 on the n. o.
& N. E. r. r. Will stop at Rundel
Springs station for the accommo-
dation of passengers.
This place viii no doubt be
made a tourist point during the
winter, and round-trip rates inclu-
ded in all the winter tourist sheets
published throughout tho North.
CUT RATES to Hynsons
Springs can be had arour Union
Depot. Write @. Randall, al Mar
shall Texas or Shreveport, for rates
The waters are noted for their
cures, the tables ase superb, the
scenery is grand in its picturesque
and rural beauty.
The Progress is glad to welcome
home from school Miss Elsie ia
cobs, the accomplished daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs w b. Jacobs +;
and Master William x Hender-
son, Jr. the gallant son of Mr- and
Mrs. w. K. Henderson. Both ar
rived last Fridoy. May they en-
JOY the respite from their books.
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q AHA -
= Brus IL ,rpet Hassocks New Shapes =
" } cents Tor. 4IS
d Nam net Rugs, reversible pat
. ..Flep writing paper AID envelops u
no, ...-.........7 1-2c ~
g Colgate OF. ENtraes. az oroeIs. - loc -
- Cheeseb Vasellpe, oe9' loio"Ai Pc n
bottI- {, -. - %
o. Japanese ~f'lhS o'ioe'e9' oei' e. e.
Rooer~X illet's Famous Vera Violetta ~
u I7Extracts worth $50. 99c ~
$~>Pompadour Shell combs, transpar and
black go; SIC
u Jeweled Belt Pins, colored stones, a
latest ioc .
- Babies Opened Worked Half Hose, all
colors per pair. 2oc
Silk BAH for fancy work, very dainty,
- per dozen. ......... loc A
Silk cord curtain loops, all colors per -
pair ~. :. i, :. Ao sss
u Flash Skins, the ''W onder Cleaning =
~ Cloth 1oc =
\ Ladies Fine Silk Vests, in white blue q
and pink for. ... oAc =
- White Hemed Aprons, made OF sheer
laWn.. 19c l.
q Denison's extra fancy gilt crepe paper I
- per box. oIc
Quilted cotton Eureka diapers, very T
thick. zoe
Union Linen Lawn, Extra Sheer Quail
ity, very pretty. l9c
The Progress., 1898-06-25
Unprecedented Sale Of Fine
Goods.
Goods.

These fine Dress Fatricks, consisting
of the latest and most fashionable =
stuffs, to be sold MONDAY AND
TUESDAY, as it is late in the season,
we want to clear the stock of all fine
sheer stuffs and have placed on the
counter fine colored dotted swiss, ,
Palmettis, Plisse d'linde, En- broi-
dered Lawns, Serpentine lawns
Swivel Silks, striped Y W
linen and others the -
prices are so, so, 75c per d ~
yard-to sacrifice for .
White Curtain Swiss very airy,
Pretty pattern, price per yard, Sc
Childrens Ribbed Vests, all sizes
very elastic. .................3 1-Zc
Kayser's Silk Gloves, buttons
looks like Kid Gloves for...... 5Sc.
White waist buttons, to set, very
neat, per set. .................. &c
White null Ties, edged in lace,
sheer, fine. .............. 3Sc
Ladies White Bayadere Striped
lawn waists, All Sizes for. 20
Elk heavy linen sheeting 2 1-2 yds
wide, yard. ....-.....-....-. Csc
Bobinet Bars, 90-in. wide, good
quality, per pair. S3.4S.
The Progress., 1898-06-25

Give your fire insurance busi-
ness to John w. Taber.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
INTO SEVEN
 ARMY CORPS How the Volunteers and Regulars Will Be
 Divided.
Brooke, Merritt, Breckinridge, Otis, Wilson, Shafter and
 Coppinger to Command.
Difficult Task of Assigning Troops to Brigades, Divisions and Corps Not
 Yet Completed.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, May GA Washington special to the Herald says: It has been decided to divide the regular and into seven corps, numbering from one to seven inclusive. As soon as the mastering in of the volunteer army is completed the War Department will designate the corps and send them un- der commanders to six points of mob ilization, the most northern of which will be Hampstead Plains, Lond Isl- and. Most of the troops will be sent South, as Surgeon General Sternberg has advised that all northern soldiers be allowed to get acclimatiZed to the Southern climate of the United States before they are sent into the intense heat which will be experienced while fighting in Cuba.
 The difficult task of assigning troops to brigades, divisions and corps has not yet been completed, but a general out line of statement has been made by Adjutant General Corbin and his as- sistant, Brigadier- General Schwan. It is the purpose of the department to mobilize about 30,000 troops in the near vicinity of Washington, in order that they may be in a position to be im- mediately sent to the South. Major General Breckinridge, who has seen oCNCi oi Cci Q VI oSlifO oClNlCC, Wlily III all probability, command the troops situated at the capital.
 Although it is not possible to defi- nitely state who the other corps com- manders will be, 1 have been told on good authority that these generals will be selected by the department: Major Generals Brooke, Merritt, Breckinridge. Otis, Wilson, Shafter and probably Cop pinger. As will be seen all of these officers are in the regular service, ex- cept General Wilson, who was appoint ed from civil life.
 General Joseph Wheeler will, with out doubt, be given command of the cavalry doing service in Cuba. Gen. eral Fitzhugh Lee will certainly see actual service against the Spaniards in Cuba and will, in all probab bility. command the immunes that will re- lieve the regular army during the rainy season.
 It is a significant fact that Algernon Sartoris, grandson of General U. 8. Grant, will receive a commission as lieutenant colonel and will serve on the staff of Major-General Lee, nephew of General Robert E. Lee, the old Con- federate leader. Frederick Alger, son of the Secretary of War, will rceive d commission as captain in the volun- teer army and will serve on Major General Miles staff. No action has as yet been taken by other major-generals in appointing their staff.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
TRANSPORTING
 THE MAILS Arqument in Senate on the Pettigrew Amend
 ment. It Is Proposed to Reduce the Rates Paid Railroads 20
 Per Gent. Passage of the Bill to Increase the Number of Surgeons in the
 Regular Army.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Office, Riggs House.
 Washington, May 6.
 In the Senate to-day a bill granting the Santa Fe and Grand Canyon Rail- road Company right of way through the Grand Canyon forest reservation in Northern Arizona was passed.
 In requesting conference upon pension bill Gallinger of New Hamp- shire, chairman of the Pension Com mittee, said that the House had tac- itly adopted a rule that in cases where the widow of general officer had no questionable status in the Pen sion Department, no pension exceed ing S3O a month would be granted, but in such cases where a pension was al- ready being received, the pension might be increased to $50 a month. Gallin- ger made the statement he said. in order that the Senate might realize the futility of pressing for pensions of S75 or $100 month.
 The consideration of the postoff1ce appropriation bill resumed, the pending question being the amendment offered yesterday by Pettigrew of South Da- kota, providing for a reduction of 20 per cent in the amount paid to rail- roads for the transportation of mails.
 Quay said that the adoption of Pet tigrew's amendment would result in re- ducing the compensation of the rail- roads $6, ,000 900 without any evidence as to the results or righteousness of the action. He maintained that the in- vestigation authorized by the pending bill ought to be made before any &C., tion was taken.
 Pettigrew maintained in the course of an analysis of the mail and express statistics that the Government paid ten times as much for transportation paid for the transportation of their matter.
 Faulkner of West Virginia presented strong argument against the Petit grew amendment. He declared that it would destroy many of the railroads in his own State, fully one-third of those in the Southern States and many throughout the country.
 Quay moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day it be to meet on Mon day next. The motion was agreed to. Unanimous consent was then given that the final vote on the bill should be taken before adjournment on Monday.
 Hawley of Connecticut, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee, pre- sented the House bill to increase the number of surgeons in the United States army by fifteen and in emer- gencies giving the Secretary of War authority to appoint as many contract surgeons as may be necessary, the sal ary of each not to exceed $50 month. The bill was passed.
 Cannon of Utah secured the adoption of a resolution directing the Committee on Manufactures to investigate the adulterationof food articles by manu- lecturers.
 The Senate at $50 p. m. went into executive session. api at $40 adjourned until Monday
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Hazardous Search of the Torpedo-Boat Ericsson
 for a Prize.
But at Critical Moment the Cook Became Tangled in a Rope and Shri11y Blew the
 Whistle.

crew fairly ceased drawing long breaths. All felt something was sure to happen this time and something did. The youthful Japanese cook on the Ericsson was as anxious as any one for prize money and a set-to with Spains crack boat. He scurried around on tip-toe, trying hard to repress his excitement and willing to share in the honors and glory.
 With the best of intentions he stum- bled and in one of those unaccounta- ble ways which happen at inopportune times, became tangled in the rope con- nected with the Ericsson's steam whis- tie. Then beneath Morro's guns there was emitted a screeching that was echoed through the Cuban hills and made the night hideous. Efforts to ex- tricate the cook failed for more than a minute, during which time the screech- ing increased in volume.
 The excitement on land was in plain view and the searchlight began to work frantically. Luck or misfortune, whichever it might be. seemed on the torpedo-boa now stopped breathing entirely, after the screeching had ceased. fearful even that it might at- tract the aim of the enemy's gun.
 But not a Spanish eye seemed to see the treSpasser and the gunboat did not come steaming out of it's hiding place. After a few minutes the excite ment subsided, and the Ericsson stole stealthily away from its dangerous To- cation and back to it's station, the off, cers, crew and the Japanese cook heaving signs of relief, and yet all de- cidedly disgusted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Continental Countries Did Not Try to Influence
 Great Britain.
At the Present Time There Is Nothing in the Situation That Would Justify
 Meddling.

issued her decree of neutrality, the French officials dismiss reports that France will participate In intervention The British officials have received no word concerning recent movements Tor intervention and they consider such moves as quite inopportune under exist ing circumstances. A leading mem Der of the diplomatic corps said to- day:
 What could we intervene about? It could not be because the United States had occupied the Philippines, because we do not know yet that the Philip pines are occupied. It could not be because Porto Rico may be occupied, for we have no official information yet that any movement against that tsl- and Is contemplated. In fact, even if continental Europe desires to inter vene it has no facts before 1t thus far on which to base intervention"
 The German Embassy has been re- enforced by the arrival of Captain von Rebur of the Imperial German navy, who becomes naval attache of the En- bassy here. He called at the Navy Department to-day, wearing the unt- form and chapeau of the German navy. He presented credentials from the Ger man admiralty which will insure him every proper facility for making ob- servations. The German Government thus will have Count von Goeltzen to make military observations and Cap. tain von Rebur for naval observations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
The Scenes of Bloodshed q Spread to Central and
 Northern Italy.
Encounters Between MObS and Troops in Which Several
 Are Killed.
Some Cases of Shocking Brutality and Murder on the Part of the
 Mad Rioters.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ROME, May 6-There were renewed bread riots at Pavia yesterday even ing. The rioters stretched chains across the streets, in order to prevent cavalry charges. Several soldiers and civilians were injured. A riotous mob surround ed a detachment of troops at Sesyo Fiorintino and the soldiers fired vol | ley, killing three of their assailants and Wounding four others.
 There were further disorders at Pra- to, ten miles northwest of Florence, to- day.
 The extension of the bread riots to Central and Northern Italy is regarded as an extremely serious feature of the case, because the people in that section are more enlightened and better edu- cated and there will be great difficulty in suppressing the agitation. Some of the worst rioting has oc- cured at Pavia. Among the killed is a student, a son of Signor Missi, vice president of the Chamber of Deputies. The news of this has caused trouble at Milan, Signor Missi being very pop ular there.
 A conflict occurred between the troops and rioters and one was killed on each side and many injured. At Pralo and Florence there has been very serious trouble. The latter city has been occupied by the troops It is believed that the censorship stops the worst news.
 On Thursday a savage scene was wit messed at Murgie- Minervino in Gala bria. The rioters laid siege to a mill, whereupon the miller flung money into the crowd and begged that his life be spared. The mob shouted back, Tt is not your money, but your skin we want" The mill was then stormed and the miller and his wife were bru- tally killed.
 A physician who appeared at neigh boring window to protest against the brutality also fell a victim to the mob, and his wife, who was lying i'll, died of fright. Another townsman was stabbed and beaten with hatchets until he died.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

ON BOARD THE HERALD-CALL DISPATCH BOAT SOMERS N. SMITH via Key West, May 6.-Almost under the nose of Morro Castles guns, eluding the sight of Spaniards with her search lights constantly beating the sea, the torpedo boat Ericsson, Lieutenant Ush- CT commanding, stole quietly last Wednesday night. The officers and crew were on the qui vive, because for several days they had been hoping to lure to a chase the Spanish gunboat of boasted prowess and twenty-two knots speed that inhabits Havana harbor.
 It has been risky business, but the only spirit prevalent was the lucky chance of sinking the gunboat before her batteries could destroy their craft. Visions of prize money spurred the crew, and the danger of the bold at tempts was not thought of On special occasions previously the Ericsson had Ventured into dangerous proximity to Morros guns. hoping the gunboat would sight her and start in pursuit, confident of an easy victory. Wednes- day night extra hazardous chances were taken. Quietly the Ericsson moved toward the harbor. The Span ish searchlights cut wide arcs, then swept paths from far out close into the castle. All around the Ericsson it's rays rested, but nearer and nearer went the Ericsson, absolutely unobserved.
 So close did the torpedo-boat ap- proach the castle that it's guns could be seen gleaming, and the officers and
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Call Office, Riggs House,
 Wa shineton. May 6.

Call Off1ce, RlggS House,
 Washington, May 6.
 The London report that the continen- tai powers were seeking to have Eng land join them in intervention Is lack ing in verification in official and dip- lomatic quarters here. The State De- partment has received no suggestion of such intervention and does not believe 1t is contemplated. The foreign rep resentatives here, including those of Great Britain, France, Germany and Russia, meet these reports with spe- cific denials and declare that interven- ton is not being discussed in any way at the present time. These officials have been fully conversant with all previous moves toward intervention and they doubtless would be aware if such a move was on foot at present
 The utterance of Emperor William before the Reichstag to-day confirmed what the German officials here have maintained from the first, namely, that Germany would observe strict neutral ity, even though no decree of neutral ity was issued. Russian officials take the same view as to the purpose of Russia to keep out of any intervention which would be ininlical to the United States. The French authorities here do not consider intervention a live question at present, and since France
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
4 VANDERBILT
 IN THE RANKS Scion of the Noted House Joins the Army as
 a Private.
EnliSts at Tacoma With a Com pany That Will Go to the
 Philippines.
Visitors to the Camp Find the Younq Man Engaged in Washing
 Dishes.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, May 5.-The branch of the Vanderbilt family living in Tacoma has shown its patriotism. William Howard Vanderbilt,' cousin of Cornelius and William K. Vanderbilt, has enlisted as a private in Company c, and in a few days will be mustered into the ser vice of the United States. With other Washington soldiers he expects to be sent to San Francisco and thence to the Philippine Islands.
 Howard Vanderbilt is q years old and six feet tall, and has a perfect physique. His grandfather was Jacob Vanderbilt of New York. His father is Jacob Vanderbilt, second cashier of the Metropolitan Savings Bank here owned by George Vanderbilt of New York. Young Vanderbilt has been am- bilious to see military life for several years, but would not join the army nor seek entrance at the lowest point while he thought there was no active service in sight. When the twelve companies, comprising the Washington regiment marched through Tacoma last Sunday his military enthusiasm revived and he determined to enlist. After much per- suasion his father consented.
 On Wednesday young Vanderbilt left his luxurious home and started for Camp Rodgers, accompanied by friends. Company c of Tacoma was found to have one vacancy. He quickly en- listed, and to-day visitors to the camp found this scion of the house of Van- derbilt appareled in an ill-f1tting uni form and washing dishes. It had fallen to his lot to-day to join the company mess squad.
 For several years the National Guard of Washington has held no annual en- campment, for financial reasons. The regiment contains many recruits of q years service or less, and is conse- Quently somewhat green as to tac- tics and discipline It is customary when the Governor appears at camp to 'call out the guard as mark of cour- tesy, which order is repeated from sen tinel to sentinel until it reaches head quarters, or the officer of the day, when the guard turns out and presents arms
 When Governor Rodgers appeared at the camp on Wednesday the order to turn out guard for the Governor was repeated by the sentinels and the guard speedily turned out. The Governor, however, wished no ceremonial and di- rected the first sentinel to never mind the guard" This direction was mis- understood. with the result that the guard of forty-eight men stood lined up and presenting arms for twenty minutes, while Governor Rodgers was strolling about at the further end of the camp.
 This is one of the many ludicrous in- cidents at Camp Rodgers that have caused much merriment to those fa- miliar with military rules. Adjutant- General Ballaine of the National Guard is unknown to the men, and in conse- quence spends half hour daily getting inside of the lines.
 Gradually Colonel Wholley and Lieu- tenant Colonel Fife are bringing order out of the chaos that has reigned so far.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

You weak2 # so, why ? You know that when you were born you were fai,ly treated by Dame Nature. Then why are you puny to- day There may be a se- cret about this, but you may be certain that you are not the only weakling in the world. Thousands of others keep you company. You have been drawing too freely on the bank account which nature placed on deposit for you. # you have been fool ish it is now time to become wise.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
THIS IS RATHER
 AN ABSURD YARN.

LONDON, May 6.-.rhe Exchange Telegram Company asserts on the highest authority that the United States dispatch-boat Hugh McCuI- loch, which reached Mfrs Bay, near Hongkong, few days ago, heard of the victory of Dewey's squadron and hurried back to Manila for dispatches It is further said that the McCulloch cannot get back to Hongkong until to- morrow, when she is expected to have the most important news.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

comparatively insignificant weight of shot and range they can only deliver a third the number of shots which the American 4 and inch guns can dis charge in the same given time. The still smaller caliber guns are similar to those of the same caliber in our navy.
 The surrender or destruction of this mosquito fleet can only be the question
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

of a very short time, as the coal SUD- ply is daily becoming less and the blockade prevents landing of more fuel. Without 1t the gunboats are helpless and must fall an easy prey to the num- erous auxiliary gunboats fitting out on the Atlantic coast, consisting of speedy steam yachts protected against injury from machine gun fire and armed with quick-firing Hotchkiss guns.