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The age-herald., 1898-07-25

J.B. Tally Judge J. B.. Talley will speak at the fol- lowing places:
 Center, Cherokee county, July 20. Cedar Bluff, Cherokee county, July 26, 10 a. m.
 Round Mountain, Cherokee county, July 26, afternoon. Gum Springs, Blount county, July S White Plains, Chatham county, July 29
 H.C. Tompkins Hon. H. C. Tompkins will speak as fol- lows:
 Deatsville, Elmore county, July 27. Tallassee. Emore county, July 30.
 B.F Elmore Hon. B. F. Fillmore will speak as follows: St. Stephens, Washington, county, July
 Will G. Brown Hon.. VIII S. Brown will speak as fol- Addison, Winston county, July 27 10 a. m. Pairs School House, Winston county, July, at night Houston, Winston county July 2S, 10 a. m. Melville, Winston county, July 2S, at night.
 Hon. S. w John will speak as follows: y, Big Spring, Bibb county, July B..
 John w. AbercrOmble Hon John w. Abercrombie will speak as follows:
 Cooks Springs, St. Clair county. July 26. Dulaps, St. Clair county, July 27. KeHey's Creek, St. Clair county July 2S. Easonsville, St. Clair county, July 29. F.. s-J.E. Brown < SfrIo,. Jacsa RI Brown will sneak as fol- lows: a-E ;i. Holly Tree, Jackson county, July 2S. Collins, Jackson county, July 20 Paint Rock, Jackson county, July 30.
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
RELIEF ARRIVES
 WITH WOUNDED Twelve Died During the Foy- age From SiboneN
 Cuba.

New York, July 24-The United States bospital ship Relief arrived at quarantine vesterdav afternoon from Sboney, with 120 sick and wounded officers and men,
 When the Relief arrived al quaran'i"0 she was boarded by Health omcer Do'S' who found one of the patients suiierins from fever As a. precaulion, he decided 'o keep the Relief in quarantine until the ih- cubation period of five days had elapsed from the time of leaving the Cuban coast.
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
Had Troubles of His Own
e London Sporting Times.

From the London Sporting Times.
 The beggar had no chance with Gubbins, he (Gubbins) having only ten minutes be- fore backed a wrong 'un.
 Please, sor, wud yez give me somethn' for a starvin' wife and child ?',,asked the beggar. s-..-..--..#s.
 Man aive!' rejoined Gubbns what do you suppose I want a starving wife and child for?'
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
FOREIGN NATIONS
 WILL SEND SHIPS

Tangier, Morocco, July 24-It ,iss under stood that, in view of the pending dispatch of the squadron of ships commanded by Commodore Watson to Spanish waters, a number of warships belonging to various nations will arrive here shortly.
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
The Ideal and the Best

From the Chicago, DAY News 7
 My dear,' said Mrs. wederly, "''what is the difference between idealism and re- alism?"- ..
 'Idealism, replied .Wederiy, F"is what we experienced during our engagement" Yes said she, land realism?'
 "Oh,' he replied, that's what we are up against now" t,-.-- ...ae-
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
Some Timely Advice

From the Augusta Chronicle.
 Eat more fruit and less meat ana you won't get so hot.
The age-herald., 1898-07-25
A Floating Debt

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 If Spain keeps on the only floating tn'ns she will have will be debt.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

st. Landry Clarion of Opelou-
sas tried to crawl all over The
Progress some two years ago
when this paper was engaged in
it's warfare with Senator blanch-
ard, and, while being compliments
ary as to our EDITORS ability, said
he was wrong, and inferred that
he was "butttng his head against
a brick wall"
Recently Clarion want for Mr..
Robertsons scalp but Congressman
Sam was renominated without op-
position
Which OF the two, Brothe r
Breaux, made the most successful
fgh\ 6t. Laundry Clarion or the
Progressp Your man landed
where is ours?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
Pressing Forward.

This is what the w. K. Hender.
son Iron Works is doing. The
growth of this business enterprise
has been almost wonderful. Its
success shows that a master hand
directs its affairs. No unusual nor
undue flare Of trumpets is indulg-
ed: but in a dignified, progress
i've and polite way it tells the pub
lie what it has for sale, and the
class of work it does. These are
one Of the best equipped iron
works in thesState, lin fact we may
say in the surrounding States. 1t
does an immense business in iron,
copper and brass castings and
molding, and all kinds of repair
work in these materials. And
besides, it handles cotton presses
the best-and machinery of all
kinds.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
LOUISIANA SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATN.
Second Annual Rally Day.
Sunday October End.

bcCOlIu huuudl Many Ddys
Sunday October End
Dear Sunday School Superintendent,
PASTOR Pariyi orWard Officer:
At the last Annual Convention
of the Louisiana Sunday School
Association steps were taken to
place our work in the "Front
Line" with our sister States. One
of these steps was selecting the
above date as the Association
Rally Day. We ask you, together
with all the other Sunday Schools
of our State, to observe the day,
and herewith offer you a program
that may assist you. If you have
not a sufficient number of copies,
a postal card request to the Cor
responding Secretary will secure
to you supply.
Observe! These exercises are
provided at large expense, and are
furnished FREE, with the UNDER
, standing that the proceeds of the
Offering taken in connection with
their use, is for the benfit of the
State Sunday School Association.
Money received on Rally Day
should be promptly forwarded to
the Treasurer of your Parish AS
ISOLATION. Parish Treasurers
should remit to the State Treasur-
er, regularly, once a week, during
the weeks following Rally Day.
All money received is credited to
the Parish sending it, aud applied
on Parish pledges.
Parish Treasures will observe
that no action of the Parish Con-
yention or Executive Committee
is needed for them to toward that
money to the State Treasurer, a q
it is expressly contributed for the
State work, and it is only passed
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
Nice, Fresh, Fall Goods.

With the advent Of the fall sea-
son we are in the market with the
very best of everything good to
eat. We like our business, and
we watch every detail of it care
fully. 1t is our pleasure to watch
the various markets so as to get
the best for the least money.
We are anxious to build up
large family grocery business in
Shreveport, and we intend to do it,
If there is any virtue in polite at
tention, fresh goods, low prices
and prompt delivey.
Weaks & Walters, 5.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

through the Parish Treasurer's
hands that he may enter it upon
his books.
If you do not know the name
and address of your Parish Treas
urer, then send directly to Mr..
Tho,s G. Hardie, No. S43 Union
street, New Orleans, La, and he
will dredit to your school and Par
ish and send you receipt.
Please keep the day, for the
benefit of your school, even if you
can not take up z collection.
Officers and teachers, try to make
this indeed rally, and endeavor
to secure the attendance of all the
members of your school, besides
interesting some who are not al
ready in Sunday School. 1t will
pc a blessing to your school if the
teachers and officers put some eff
fort in this matter.
If this exercise is used at the
regular Sunday School hour,
the address should be omitted,
so as not to Interfere with
the Bible lesson for that day. If
it is used as special service,
there should be an address upon
some suitable topic.
Please observe that while this
exercise is especially designed for
use on Association Day." it can
be used with equal proriety on
any day when it is desired to
make an offering for the State
Sunday School work.
If, for any reason, you cannot
have it on 0fpke ewill you not try
to do so .ordring October or No
vember?
Please announce the meeting
thoroughly in advance. Ask the
teachers to explain the matter to
their classes.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS

TVn CVS1shse.-
BY authority, The Progress announces
HON. PHANoR BREzEALE,
OF Natchitoches parish, as candidate for
Congress from the Fourth District, SUBJ
jcct to nomination by the Democratic
party,
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE Z. w. SUTHERLIN
OF DeSoto Parish, as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress from
the Fourth District.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
WANTED.

The management OF a large
cotton plantation near Shreveport
for the year 1899. Can furnish
good reference. A moderate sal
ary expected.
Address, stating salary,
Manager: care The Progress.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
Wants Work.

Mr.. w. B. Weaver, the wells
known and reliable roof painter
is in Shreveport again, and wants
to DO your work. Remember he.
guarantees all his work, and wilt
stay here as long as he is kept
busy.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
The Louisiana Industrial Institute
AT Ruston, Louisiana,

S A$~SSNAS AOulblOllds
Offers Modern Education for both
sexes in it's combination OF ace
demic and industrial work. TIL
ton free. Living expenses less
than 500 session of nine
months.
Fourth session will begin on
October 4, 1893, with stronger
organization, a larger faculty and
better equipment.
Dormitory for young ladies.
Write for information to,
A. T. Prescott, President.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

T. G. Hardie, Treasurer
E. P, Mackie, Chm. Elk. Com. and
Member Int. Elk. Com.
-PRoGRAM.--
2-Song by all.
3-Prayer, closing with the
Lords Prayer.
4-Song.
2-Scripture.
6ISong.
1.-The object of this meeting.
Enthusiastically prepared
IS. $. Association Work.
10-Recitation.
11-Oiects of Parish and Ward.
Association Work.
12-Song--Assciation Day Ode.
13-Address.
14-Song.
i5--Offering, followed by
prayer.
16-Bedediction.
We had a "trash mover and
gully washer" rain last week.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
All Skirts and Advertised Goods fo,

ALI and Advertised
and Enlarged
for full will not the 9th of each
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Weaks & Walters are the most
satisfactory grocers in the city to
deal with. Try them and see.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

A, NJ. Mayo, President.
Mrs. A. NJ. Mayo, Cor. and sta sy.
G. D. Hicks, Recording Sec.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
Morehouse Clarion.

Col. T. Sambola Jones, is called
"Tombola" Jones down in the 9th
district. Wonder If it isn't from
the fact that he always draws a
fat political prize.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

like Mr.. Gross methords of max
ing skirts; the finish is beautiful
and they hang we'll, mine fits nicely
Miss Camille Levy.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24
like a we'll made skirt and must
say that mine Is withot flaw.
Miss Annie Van Lear.

The style and fit of my skirt is
superb.
Miss Mary Hume Lindsy.
Miss Lindsey's skirt was very
difficult as it had three Spanish
founces.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Hon. William E. Glaastone's
will was probated in London a
few days ago and he left personal
property to the amount of about
100000. His will expressly stip-
ulated thut no laudatory and gild-
ed epitaph should be inscribed
upon his tomb.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

My skirt suits me splendidly and
could not be improved upon.
Mrs. J. Robertson.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

The style, fit and easy hang of
my skirt is, indeed, satisfactory.
Mrs. j. G. Drew,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

My skirt is entity satisfa etory
and is well made.
Miss Gay Jacobs.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Never had the least worry with
my skirt and it fits and hangs as
nicely as is possible.
Mrs. L. T. McNabb.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

My skirt meets with my entire
appreciation. Miss Kate Allen.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

We had "trash mover and
gully washer" rain last week.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Ny Skirt fits me very comforta-
bly, and is in every way satisfac-
tory.
Miss Sophie Keel.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Mr.. Cross idea of lining a skirt
throughout without a seam is novel
and beautiful. My skirt is perfect.
Mrs. L. Wolff.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

1t is one of the most satisfactory
skirts I've ever worn and it is with.
out defect. Mrs. Simon Calm.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

l Am delighted with my skirt.
Never had to try it on but one time
and it hts excellently.
Miss Flora Loeb.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Mr.. Gross understands his BUSH
ness. l like my skirt immensely.
Mrs. j. H. Prescott.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

Mr.. Gross's skirts fits nicely and
is very comfortable.
Miss Fannie Ames.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

My skirt fits splenpidly and il
shows good workmanship.
Mrs. G.. E. PerOncel.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-24

I've never had a prettier fitting
skirt nor one that give more salts
faction.
Mrs. j. E. Bouldin.
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28
HOME COMFORT
Comfort i'll "a Small Space Compass
Belfast People Interested.

It's nice thing to be able to ) comtol- in
your pc cket, to have it at home and to take with
you to your day vocation. No one can be com
Portable with any itchness of the skin. Irrita-
tiors of any edre, such eczema, piles or like
troubles MIKE you miserable all day long and rest
less at night. Relief means comfort, perfect cure
means happiness Both relief and cure are near
at hand for ever yone who uses Doans Ointment
Everybody who tries it becomes enthusiast and
Away has a box around to make life comfortable
for h 'nseIf and family. Plenty of Belfast people
VIII endorse our claims for it. Read what this
cit says.
Mr.. Walter Coombs of Is Main street says: ~
doubled for seven eight years with itching
piles. guess l used hundred salyes and oint
ments during that time, but received little no
benefit from them. friend gave me box of
Doan's Ointment. He got it at kilgore x Wilson )
Dag Store. used the box and it cured me. Other
preparations gave me some relief but it took
Doan's Ointment to cure me. | have heard of
quite number of people here i'll town who were
benefited and cured by using it, 1t certainly is a
valuable remedy You may refer Others to me.
Doans Ointment is for sale by all dealers or sent
by mail on receipt of price by FosterMilbuln Co..
Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the United States.
Price so cents per box.
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28

The Belfast Band will have an excursion
Aug. Sd on steamer Sedgwick to Somes'
Sound and Southwest Harbor. Fare for the
round trip, 81. Tickets on sale at the drug
store of Poor & Son.
One OF the smartest showers of the season
struck here Tuesday between - and l
o'clock. 1t lasted but few minutes, but
over half an inch of water fell, and water
ran down the streets in torrents
The only prisoner in the Belfast jail was
put in there Tuesday evening by Deputy
Sheriff McAllister, and being committed on
an execution he is not on the county's ex
pense. He is Isaiah futile of Unity, and was
committed on an execution from the Superior
Court of Kennebec County for S25 costs in
divorce case.
The Baptist Y. P. S. c. E. will have lawn
party at Mr.. Loren Fletcher's, Cedar Street,
Tuesday evening, August End. There will be
music by chorus and other vocal and instru
mental music. Ice cream and cake will be
for sale. If Tuesday evening is unpleasant,
it will be postponed to Wednesday evening.
| Admission Is cents.
| The Board of Registration is in session
daily, revising the voting lists for posting.
| Names are changed in the wards and names
of persons dead or moved away are stricken
| off, but no new names are added at this SEES
sion. A later session will be held for a final
revision prior to election. Augustine p.
Mansfield succeeds B. 81. Conant as mem
Der of the Board. Mr.. c. resigned when he
was appointed Deputy Collector of Customs
| WAR VIEWS. Rev. Thomas E. Leyden of
| Boston will give an exhibition of pictures by
means Of moving pictures and kaleidograph
in Belfast Opera House, Aug. Cd. The pic
lures are shown in life-like colors and mo-
sonages, war vessels and places connected
with the present war with Spain. Also a
number of views of life, scenery and events
in the West Indies not directly connected
| with the conflict.
The concert on Monday evening was most
successful financially. The proceeds were
between one hundred and sevepty-1tve and
one hundred aud eighty dollars. The ladies
in charge wish to tender their thanks to
house, to Mss Burgess for printing, to Mr.
Shuman for ing the piano, to the BanG
Chorus aud all others who gave their ser
ces or contributors of money.
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney
for the past 5 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and tinan
cially able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c
per bottle Sold by all D. Iggists. AVIS
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28
Class Conventions.

class composed of the towns of Montville. Liber-
ty, Palermo, Freedom, Waldo and Morrill, are
notified to meet by delegates in convention at the
Westinghouse in Centre Montville, on the I'd day
of August, 1898. at O'Clock P. NJ to nominate a
candidate for Representative to the Legislature,
and to transact such other business may come
before said convention. Basis of representation
same as County Convention.
PER ORDER OF CLASS COMMITTEE.
Morrill,, July 25, 1898
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28
commissioners Notice.

THE undersigned, having been appointed la Tux,
l Hon. Judge o. Probate TOR tile tnuu,yo f Wal
do, ON the l2th ct July. A Il. ls9S camuli5-
sioners to receive and examine the claims coli
creditors against the estate Nj GEORGE II.
OPDWAS, late Of Swauville, IN S.id Comfy, Il.
ceased, represented iuSolvent hereby give noti,e
thar six months from the date of said jlppin
ment are allowed TO creditors in which to- present
and prove their claims. and that they wifi be in
session at the Office OF j. :. Hartman, in Belfast
on the 9th day of August, A. u. 1898. at nine
O'Clock in the forenoon, and on January u, A /.
1899. at nine O'Clock i'll the forenoon. for the pur-
pose of receiving the same.
Belfast, July %. 1898
j. s. HARTMAN,
$3.50 WAYLAND kNOWLTON NoiilfS-
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28
FOR SALE.

At 1873 north High street, 12 story house, L
and stable connected; cistern and well of good
water; 125 fruit trees, also small fruits; 2 hen
houses; 15 minutes walk to postof1ice.
APPLY AT HOUSE.
Belfast, July 49, 1885, 4w30.
The Republican journal., 1898-07-28

\ bath with CosMo BUrrEFMiLK SOAP, ex.
qusitely scented, is soothing and beneficial
Sold by A. A. Howes 4 Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Hats OF, strsngers," Is the cry
which rings throughout the house OF
commons when business at St. Steph-
ems begins. II is uttered in loud,
sonoroas voice BY a big. burly police
man who Is the most genial autocrat In
parliament. says the London Mail. The
hat plays very important part in par
lament. II is quite as important 20
the members as 3 good suit OF clothes.
A hat Is necessary TO put on a seat IL
. member wants TO reserve II during q
fuli-dress debate: hat is necessary il
member wants 10 challenge divi-
sion. for he must do 1t with his head
covered.
There was funny scene in the
house one night when Mr.. Gladstone
rose to put a question on a division
The G. Q. II. always left his hat in the
private room ser apart for the leader
OF the house. Knowing that he could
not legally challenge the division with
MS head uncovered. he looked help
lessly around A hat was offered 10
MIN and he eagerly seized it. 1t was
q beautiful shiny hat. about four sizes
TOO small for his noble head. Mr..
Gladstone stuck it on top of his head
with reckless impetuosity and the
house conyulsed with laughter at the
spectacle A pantomime clown with a
toy hat never cut more eomical figure
Mr.. Joseph Cowen. the rugged demo-
Graf. who once represented Newcastle.
was the first member in the house OF
In one day with a wide-awake hat
Al that time the silk hat was consid-
cred the indispensable headgear Of par-
lament and nobody dared to introduce
another type. Rugged Joe" with his
hatred OF shams and fashions. stalked
In one day with wide-awake hat
The house was staggered Such a hat
mad never been seen within the sacred
precincts From that hour the decline
OF the silk hat commenced. Now We
have had Kerr Hardie in a tweed can
John Burns in bowler and Sir wilfrid
Lawson in a hat OF spotless white. The
shiniest hats in the house belong to the
boot and collar brigade. There are a
number of men in the house whose
hats are as immaculate as their collars.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
IRON DISSOLVED ~ WATER.

Interesting Experiments 10 show How
Metal aIay 80 Dseonpossd.
From the Philadelphia Record. Some
interesting experiments and researches
into the ability OF water to exercise 4
destructive Influence on iron pipe.
which have been recently made in Eu
rope. have yielded results not generally
expected. X has been ascertained that
waters containing little lime. but an
appreclable quantity or dissolved car
bonic acid. were observed 10 exercise
solvent action on the iron. and the
course Of the action was traced. Al
known quantity OF iron altrss was
placed In each Of three vessels, which
were respectively filed with ordinary
river water. and the same water after
earbonic acid had passed through II To-
q Few minutes. and after the addition
OF sufficient lime to JUST neutrallzc tho
carbonic acid. The vessels were sealed
by mercury from contact by the als
and, after the lapse Of certain time
the iron dissolved In each case was IL
termined. In the first case the water
mad dissolved about 3-if0o per cent, IL
the second 2-i00 per cent. While In Ia
third only traces OF Iron could BE- dlA
cerned. The water In the second cass
was clear. but on standing exposed TO
the air terric oxide separated. II was
therefore. Inferred that water contain.
ing carbonic acid and very little lime
dissolved iron as ferrous carbonate.
The latter Is then decomposed by the
oxygen OF the air and ferrlc acid il
deposited and earbonic acid formed
The latter can again attack the iron,
and thus water containing little car.
oonle acid may have powerful action
upon Iron pipes.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
war paint OF plccaaIlly into the shade.

war paint OF Plccadiliy into the shades
OF Westminster and brighten up the
duh corridors with their radiance. Mr..
Herbert Gladstone. Sir Donald curris
and Lord Arthur Hin favor the white
hat. They bring visions OF the Der y
into the house long before that classic
event comes OF. To complete The pic-
ture most OF them wear "spats's OF AIM
liar purity. Then they look festive in-
deed. To secure a good place in par.
lament 1t IL necessary for a member
10 present himself before or during
prayers. Then he can deposit his hat
on seat and reserve II for the rest
OF the day. but he must on no account
have two hats. Whys Because many
years ago members used to visit the
house before prayers. put duplicate
hat on good seat and retire from the
house until 1t was convenient to re-
turn. Then the owner of the hat was
sure OF good seat during the most ex-
citing debate. Mr.. Biggar upset the
hat conspiracy. and from that day TO
this It has been ordained that mo
honorable member must leave his hat
lying about the house while he Is en-
joying the pleasure of the day, his head
covered. elsewhere"