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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14

it would require more of the explosive
to last through couple of naval en-
gagements than was once used to carry
on an entire war. A good many per-
sons think of all powder as being in the
form of fine grains such as is used in
ordinary shot-guus or for blasting pur-
poses. Others, whose memory extends
back to the civil war recall the cannon
powder" of that time which was in the
form of half-inch cubes about the size
and shape of loz2enges. As a matter of
fact the powder Of the present day is
very different from this. a grain" of
the kind used in the big guns is made
in the form of a heXagon about an inch
in diameter with a cylindrical hole
through the centre. The purpose of
this hole is to make the powder burn
faster since the fire is able to get at it
from every side. 1t is dark brown in
color except that used for igniting
which is-bIaek. The smokeless powder,
which is the only Kind used in the
rapid-firing guns and is coming into
favor for those Of larger calibre, is
made in fiat yellow strips about ten
inches long, which look like a small
paperruler or in hollow cylinders for
all the world like pieces Of maccaroni.
In the factory the blocks of powder
are packed into fiat wooden cases lined
with tin, Where the sides of the case
fit on, a small slightly raised band of
rubber runs about the edge. making
the box air and water tight when it is
closed. Thence it is shipped to one Of
the Government store-houses of which
there are eight in different parts of the
country-at Portsmouth, N. H, Chel-
sea, Mass, Fort Wadsworth, in New
York harbor. Fort Mullin on the Chesa-
peake, the Norfolk navy ward, Pensa-
cola. Fla, and Mare Island, Cal.
The Dover storehouse is the princi-
pal one, and it is doubtful if all the
others put together contain as much as
this one 1t is located on the Govern
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14

temperament characteristic of the re-
gions where physical Indications and
in some degree historical evidence,
show that the intermixture OF blood
was greatest Further to the north,
where the original population seems to
have been more scanty and was swept
out more completely, the Aryan traits,
both for better and for worse, persist
in comparative purity.
For after all, this intermarriage OF
races, provided the differences are nor
too fundamental, is no unqualified evil.
Indeed, in the long run, through ma
tures happy faculty of selecting and
perpetuating what is most fit, the re-
suit is often the development of a type
much superior to any of its elements,-
fact full. of promise to America,
where all the nations of Europe are so
rapidly blending. Even the English
man would not have gained the marked
superiority he shows as compared with
his overpraised and really rather dolt-
ish Saxon forbears, had it not been for
a repeated infusion of foreign blood
which was most extensive in those up-
per ranks where the Improvement is
most manifest. The boasted English
yeoman, it must be confessed, is a too
unmitigated Saxon he is rather dolt-
ish still. The peoples of Southern Eu-
rope, doubtless, got an overdose of
Iberian blood; but what they lost in
stability they gained in vivacity and
cIeverness.
But here is the root of the weakness
of the Greeks. They were excessively
Iberianized = and Mhile- this gave them
a great liveliness and quickness of per-
ception, and a marvellous aptitude for
things artistic it has made them mere
impetuotls and impatient children in all
matters political. Such they were in
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14

account of the incidents of the authors
eareer-though it contains about all
that is trustworthy-bu the impression
it gives of the great missionary's char
acter is clear and striking. 1t is easy
to see that he was man well qualified
to win mems hearts-which is neces-
sarily the first step toward saving their
souls.
St Patrick was an enuthusiast-of
course-else he had been poorly fitted
for his task. He was also something Of
a dreamer, but a happy strain of prac-
ticality pervades his dreaming; it
never fails to come to something. His
visions on the hills of Antrim, where
the boyish captive spent so many
nights in prayer under the open sky,
are but the prelude to his escape from
slavery; and afterward. when he had
returned to his home and friends, the
voices that haunted his sleep, calling
him back to Ireland, resulted in bring
ing an entire nation into the Christian
faith TO "visionaries' of this type
the world is deeply indebted.
Indeed in the confession" there is
no hint of the exaggeration and eX-
travagance which appears so strongly
in the Lives" of later date. Good
sense, sincerity, and modesty are the
dominant notes. He believed in his
mission-fervently believed in it-but
so far was he from imagining himself
ready for an undertaking of such mag
nitude without special training, that
he spent many years in careful prepa-
ration at the best religious school ac-
cessible.
True, he never attained to any extra
ordinary scholarship. In his COMES
sion" which was written as a reply to
those who declared that he was unfit
to be made bishop, he freely comedies
himself 'indoctus'' and ''rusticissimus'
-unlearned and a very plain man; and
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14
KING GEORGE WEARY
OF HIS CROWN.
Were Crecian Republic at all Possible He
Would Abdicate Only Too Willingly
in Its Favor.
A PEOPLE WHO DEMAND DEsPoTIC RULE,

some extent across to the nearer ISL
ands. Naturally, the fugitives were
massed in largest numbers at the ex-
tremities of the gre It peninsulas,
where the remnant, as the rage for
slaughter relaxed, was gradually alb
sorbed. This merging of. races, it is
believed, accounts for the otherwise
unaccountable variations in stature
and complexion so noticeable in Eu-
rope today, and for the relative pre-
dominance of the brunette type in the
southern portion.
But it accounts for something more.
There is much reason to suspect that
the Iberians are chiefly responsible for
the excessively emotional and unstable
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14
Carrvino Umbrellas,

The citizens of Berlin have a sum-
mary method of stopping the danger
Gus practice Of carrying sticks and um-
brellas horizontally. AS soon as mar
tueks his umbrella under his arm, he
win promptly feel a quick blow on il
from behind. There is no use in his
getting angry with the person, who
strikes the blow, because public opin-
ion sanctions his conduct
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14

The largest gasometer in the world
is at East Greenwich. When full it
contains 100000 cubic feet of gas. It
weighs 2,2OO tons, is 1sO feet high, 800
feet in diameter, requires 1900 tons of
coal to fill it with gas, and cost near
" 10000
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14

pectus in which they calculate that the
receipts from five tons of peanuts will
amount to 225 gallons of refined oil, at
so ceSts per gallon; $3.50 pounds of
flour, at 2 cents per pound; and $3.50
pounds of meal. for stock feed, at so
cents per hundred, which will make the
gross receipts $415.90 per day. 1t is es-
timated that this viii give a yearly
profit on a five-ton factory at $19725.
Peanut flour can be used for making
bread, cakes, biscuits, ETC., and is one
of the fayorite articles of food in the
hospitals of Germany, according to the
report of one Of our consuls.
1t is said that much of the imported
CASTLE soap is made of the oil obtained
from African peanuts. 1t is now pro-
posed to make the soap in America
from the oil of Virginia peanuts.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-14
New Use for the Peanut.

The first peanut oil factory in the
United States will soon be established
at Norfolk, Va, with capital stock of
$780, 900. The company has issued q pros
The Progress., 1898-04-30
WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.

This has been a notable week
for weddings in Shreveport, four
having taken place up to Wednes-
day night.
The first was on Tuesday after
noon, when Mr.. Eugene Perroncel
Of New Orleans and Miss Mary
Jackson were made one.
The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides brother,
Mr.. Walter jackson, one of our
most prominent young business
men.
Miss Mary is the sister also, of
Mrs G.. E. Perroncel, Miss Pinkie
Jackson and Mrs. Oscar Arm
strong. Sheis one of Shreyeport's
noblest and sweetest young wo-
men. One Of that kind which
make a home place of rest, Joy
and contentment. We all know
Miss Mary, and like her. She is a
woman, with all that the word i'm
plies.
The groom is a sterling young
gentleman, who holds a promi-
nent position in the New Orleans
Custom House. He is the broth
er of Mr.. G.. e. Perroncel, our par
ish Treasurer, and one the most
prominent gentlemen in Caddo,
and one of the best
All the parties are our friends,
and The Progress wishes the hap
Ply couple a long life of JOY, sue
cess and pleasure.
The Progress., 1898-04-30
FRANK SERWICH.
Restaurant and Hotel on the Eur
pean Plan.

Restaurant and Hotel on the Euro
pean Plan.
Oysters, always fresh and fine,
in any style desired.
Choice meals at all hours.
The restaurant is unsurpassed
and has no saloon connection.
1t is a popular resort for ladies
and gentlemen.
The hotel is modern in all it's
appointments and furnished in the
best style.
Travellers wishing comforts will
do well by stopping at this hotel.
The best attention given to all
guests. Terms moderate.
FRANK SERwICH, Proprietor.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

congratulations for a life of the
worlds best gifts.
ROMANCE.
The fourth wedding is no doubt
intended to invade the domain of
Romance. The couple in this in
stance were youthful persons, the
groom about 10, the bride about II
years Of age.
The groom is Mr.. James Murray
the bride, Miss Mabel McFarlin,
both Of this city.
The marriage of this happy pair
was fastened by the fact that the
groom is one Of the military boys,
who is expected soon to answer
to the call Of his country. In fact
he may be gone before our readers
note this.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Murray are
young but the world has many
possibilities for such, earnest
hearts and they are both endow-
ed with these. Jimmie is brave,
manly, honest and energetic his
sweet little wife is industrious,
amiable and hopeful, and The
Progress has no approximations for
them. 1t heartily extends its
earnest congratulations and sim
cere wishes for roseate future.
The Progress., 1898-04-30
Wednesday Afternoon.

At 6 o'look the elegant home Of
Mr.. Henry Florsheim was ablaze
with light and garlanded with
handsome flowers, betokening
that sacred and joyable scene
was about to be presented. This
was the marriage of Miss Carrie,
the eldest and lovely doughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Florsheim.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. /. Saenger, in his
usual impressive and eloquent
manner, and at the close Miss
Carrie was the wife of Mr.. Harry
NJ. We'll.
The brides father is one Of the
leading merchants of North
Louisiana and one of Shreveport
The Progress., 1898-04-30
w ednesday Night.

That night the First Presbyte-
rian church was crowded to wit
ness the nuptials Of Mr.. w. F.
Corbin of Kansas City and Miss
Catherine Hamilton of this city.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. Van Lear, always inn
pressive end instructive.
The bride was attended by Miss
Skannel, her neice, as maid Of
honor and Misses Josie Leonard,
Nina Utz, Mabel Alcocke, Katie
Allen, Martha Leary, and Miss
Fiske, of Baltimore, as Brides
maids.
Messrs. S. B. Hicks, w. L
Young, S. j. Ward Jr., Jack Kline
and DR.. T. E. Schumpert acted as
Ushers and Mr.. Felix L. Williams
as best man.
A superb supper was given the
couple and friends at the resi-
dents of Mr.. w. E. Hamilton.
brother of the bride, and who is
one of the most prominent, pro-
gressive and successful business
men of Shreveport: and also one
Of the most popular gentleman in
the city.
She is a Shreveport girl, her
baby eyes first saw life in our city.
She is now a charming women, OF
sweet graces, lovely character and
noble aims. She is one of Ma
lures brightest jewels. such as
make womanhood a coronation of
Gods noblest work,
The Progress is totally unac-
qqainted with the groom, but we
heartily extend our most earnest
The Progress., 1898-04-30
Jules Dreyfuss & Companq, Ltd

most prominent and progressive
business men, while his wife is
one Of the leaders in polite society.
Miss Carrie was one of our
sweetest girls whose charms and
graces made her a social favorite.
The Groom, Mr.. Harry Nj. We'll,
is one Of Shreveport's best boys,
now a splendid young business
man, who has worked himself up
to a prominent place in business
circles IN Alexandra, by his own
merits,
The Progress joins in the merry
wishes for their future state.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

We all love, and are proud of
our soldier boys: but, "my Heav-
EMP every body is tired, disguised
and sick of the daily statement,
that the Caddo and Trezevant Ri
fles are constantly drilling, and
ready to march at a moments no.
tice. 1t is all true: but let's give
a suffering public rest.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

Aki,noto's Royal Yedo, Japa-
nese Troupe will appear at Park
View Theater Monday night.
This place has been provided
with a commodious and con ,rta-
BILE building for a Summer tl7oater
and the season will be opene d by
this troupe.
Refreshments of all kinds vill
be obtainable, but no intoxica..-g
liquors will be served under any
consideration.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

After April 18th the SUNSET
LIMITED Train will leave
Chicago for San Francisco on
Tuesdays only, and after April III
will leave San Francisco for
Chicago on Thursdays only. The
service will be discontinued East
bound for the season April 2Sth,
and West bound May Bird; to be
resumed early in the Fall.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

Mr.. Jamos Heffner is confined to
his bed with a broken rib. We all
regret this very much; but the fish
are said to be holding a jubilee.
The Progress., 1898-04-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

J. r. Chandler to D. j. Evans,
the West half of the Southwest
quarter of section II township %
range t5,-S566.
A. Baldwin to S. B. McCutchen,
lot 3 and 2-3rds of lot 9 of the J. S.
Allen subdivision in section ten
township II range ii, containing
66 and % acres. Also the South
half of the Northeast quarter;
and the Northwest quarter of the
North least quarter of section sew
en- township II range 14,-S15, 900.
Roland Jones to j. L. Talbot, 32
acres of land in the Northeast
quarter of section 80 township 1S
range 14,-S2, 900.
Talk life insurance with w. G..
Agurs, Geneal Agent, Mutual Life
of Kentucky.
Get &. d. Hicks to do your no
tarial work.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

Jules Dreyfuss & Company, 4td.

special a LOT Hats Goods hoes Etc
a attest sly nc " ~ d o / h You
w L l pop
~
The Progress., 1898-04-30
SPECIAL
INDUCEMENTS

o1ECIAL INDUCE NJ EN- I ;
for April and May will be given
all who desire to spend these
months at Hynson's Springs. AID
dress G. j. Randall at Shreveport,
Or Marhall Texas for terms.
The Progress., 1898-04-30

Get g. d. Hicks to do your no
tarial work.
The times., 1898-12-20
Cough Remedy.

Hundreds of Doctor Cewden's former patients
and their friends, knowing by experience the su-
perior curative powers of his medicines used in
the past few weeks been calling at his office for
the purpose Of procuring these remedies and in
quring if they could be gotten at the drug stores
As heretofore, none of the doctors remedies could
be obtained except al his offices, and, observing
the great demand for his cough medicines, and
every household, he has arranged 10 place one OF
his most valuable cough mixtures in the hands OF
the druggists. II will be called Doctor CowdeD' S
Golden Cough Remedy The doctor has given it
a thorough test in an enormous practice, ex-
tending over seventeen years, and his favorable
experience with it iu,tiies him in heartily rec
ommendng ii for Coughs, Colds, Dry and Tick
ling Threats, Pain in Chest, Sore Lungs, Bron-
ehitis, Asthma, and Consumption. For Asthma
and Consumption a special label on back of bottle
directs that certain other drugs be mixed with
Golden Cough Cure for treatment of these dis
eases.
Doctor Cowden, in offering this remedy to the
public sincerely believes that ii is by far the most
curative remedy known to medicine for the pur-
poses intended. 1t can he procured of G. G. G.
Simms, druggist, corner of Fourteenth Street and
New York Avenue. If your own druggist does not
keep it, ask him to get it for you. All druggists
can be supplied IN any quantity at short notice
by ordering of Doctor J. NJ. Cowden, rs Thir.
teenth Street northwest.
The times., 1898-12-20
The Nationa, Unions New omeers

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year by the Northeast Wash
ington Council, No. 755, National Union.
at their parlors in Northeast Temple, last
night: President, Daniel j. Quinn; vice
president, Arthur r. Waite; speaker Will
liam H. Drayton; secretary, A ]. E. Hub
bard; financial secretary, John T. Mad
dox; treasurer. w. r. Carver; usher.
James a. Healy; chaplain, Harry l.. Muir.
ray; sergeant-at-arms, Hugh p Griffin
doorkeeper, Emory B. Buzhardt; trustees
A. j. f. Hubbard, j. NJ. Winchester, and
G. NJ. Sherbon; delegate to the cabinet
James a. Healy: delegate to N. II I'm,
mediate Relief Association, w. r. Carver
The times., 1898-12-20

The most powerful engine must stop II
the fires are not fed. Man is the most Won
derful piece of machinery i'll the world, yet
no matter how strong and well made his
bodily frame may be, if the FIRE Of life
within him is not constantly fed bis limbs
and muscles become powerless and useless.
The reason men become helpless and
diseased is because the food they cat,
which is the fuel of life, is not properly
digested and appropriated by the stomach
and nutritive organs. II is not completely
transformed into the strength and working
power which is to man what steam IS to
the engine.
That wonderful power-making Golden
Medical Discovery" invented by DR.. K ".
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, OF
Buffalo, N Y, imbues the human diges-
tive Juices and blood making glands with
capacity to extract abundant nourishment
from the food. 1t builds up organic tissue,
nerve fiber, hard muscular fesli and work
ing force. 1t gives man sieam.
What IT did for Mr p. s. Hughes, of Junction,
Hunterdon Co., n. J.. is given in his own words
He writes: II received your kind letter, and
in reply would say that mine was bad case OF
kidney and liver trouble. and that six bottles OF
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and four
bottles of little Pellets effected complete cure
troubled more or less with kidney trouble, especi-
ally on our fast express trains. run one hun
dred and forty-four miles on these trains every
day in the week and have had no return OF the
trouble since taking the remedies, nearly three
years ago"
The times., 1898-12-20
Two Pointed Question. Answered.

What is the use of making a better ar
ticle than your competitor If you cannot
get a better price for It?
Ans-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better,
SO that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much greater
in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought prominently
before the public both are certain to be
tried and the public will very quickly pass
Judgment on them and use only the bet
ter one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people have
been using it for years and have found
that 1t can always be depended upon.
They may occasionally take up with some
fashionable novelty put forth with ex-
aggerated claims, but are certain to re-
turn to the one remedy that they know to
be reliable, and for coughs, colds and
Group there is nothing equal to Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
s3S F Street northwest, and Connecticut
Avenue and S Street northwest, and 1928
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-20
Hear the Preaching in Church.

ticking Of a clock, ! can hear the ringing OF
the doorbell, can hear the closing of the door,
] can hear the electric cars, and even the chirp-
ing Of bird.
81 had supposed that | must pass my few re-
manning years in absolute silence; but, instead OF
that, DR.. Cowden has made it possible for nie
10 hear again. ] wish it were possible for me
10 express my gratitude fer the great happiness
that ii has given me-
The times., 1898-12-20
THE DEAL HANGS FIRE.
Manager HanIon Talks of the Baltimore
Brooklyn Consolidation scheme.

Brooklyn Consolidation scheme.
Baltimore. Dec. 19.-Further progress In
the Baltimore Brooklyn baseball deal is
blocked until Vonderhorst returns to Bal
timore. He is expected tomorrow. or
Wednesday at the latest.
A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Baltimore Baseball and Exposition Com
pany will be called at once and the deal
ratified, after which the Baltimore and
Brooklyn magnates will be c.oseted with
their attorneys in drawing up the neces-
sary papers for signature. Mr.. Hanlon
said today:
~ do not expect to return to Brook yn
until next Spring, when l hope to be
manager of the club in that city. While
the deal is not yet consummated, l have
every reason to believe it will be- as
the financial condition of the Baltimore
club makes it absolutely necessary. There
are many things upon which the parties
interested in the deal must first agree.
So far nothing has been determined ex-
cept that the two interests are to be
pooled.
"One-half the stock Of the Brooklyn
club is in readiness TO be divided between
Vondehorst and myself in the proport ion
in which we are now interested in the
Baltimore club, and | am to be the man
aBer OF the BROOKLYN club. My compen-
sation has not yet been discussed. l am
rather surprised that Mr.. Vonderhorst
has held off signing the agreement and
am rather inclined to think that he dis
likes to come face TO face with an action
which he believes Will put him in the
bad graces of BaItimoreans. As for my
self, ] am not a Baltimorean and have
no excuses to make. l readily accept
any change that would better my for
tunes and no one can blame me.
II have many business interests here
however. which / do not care to leave
and shall make my home here in the Win
ter. Baltimore will have baseball next
Summer and for many years to come
There is not the slightest possibility of
an eight-club circuit until the ten-ye4 r
agreement expires, and even when that
is up this city will have club In some
organization. AS soon as the agreement
with Brooklyn is signed the Baltimore
club franchise will he for sale. The
statement that the Oriole franchise is
for sale is well received here. There
will be plenty of customers"