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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
MIR. Fran X Mullins.

Last week VS. had a say about
Mr.. Frank Mullins, whe dead moon
sinner and blind tiger conductor
which was gathered from inform
alton, and was correct Butthere
were good traits in the man. For
here is what Bienville Bell SAYS ::
Frank Mullins is now dead, and
aside from the chapitable exord-
ium, "Nihil mortus nici bonum, -
with the one deplorable fault that
marred his usefulness, he had per-
sonal traits of character that won
the respect and esteem of those
who knew him best. Honorable
and true hearted he possessed the
qualifications to have made VAL
nable citizen if he had not fallen
in the way Of the accursed traffic
and when opposed, the stubborn
combativeness (Which he unfort-
unately possessed } led him in a
spirit Of mistaken bravery and
misdirected manhood, to oppose a
people who fain would have been
his best friends if passion had
not blinded him to the true situat-
ION. Courageous and determined.
he sacrificed his life forconyictions
that in worthy cause would have
won heroic emembrance. Poor.
brave, unfortunate, dead Frank,
We knew you in other DAYS. and
can attest your many noble quail
ties Of head and heart. After the
ntful fever of misdirecte life YOU
now rest, "Resquiescat in pace
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
a Pearl Farm.
Youths COMPANION.

A Pearl Farm.
Youths Companion.
There is only Que pc lrl-farm in
the world. 1t is in the Torres
Strait, at the northern extremity of
Australia, and belongs to James
Clark, of Queensland. Mr.. Clark
who is known as the king of the
pearl originally started
it with a hundred and fifty thous-
and pearl oysters, Now fifteen
hundred men-two hundred of
whom are divers-and two hund-
red and fifty vessels are employed
in harvesting the crop.
have been fifteen years engag
ed in pearl-fishing," Mr.. Clark
told correspondent of the Mel
bourn Age. 81 began in small
way, and have given the fisher
les my close attention during all
this time. My experience has led
me to the belief that, with the pro-
per intelligence in the selection of
a place, one can raise pearls and
pearl shells as easily as one can
raise oysters.
g l started my farm three years
ago, and have stocked it with
shells which [ obtained. in many
instances, far out at sea. To
grow shells successfully, however,
according to my experience thus
far, the water must not be too deep.
"My pea1l-shell farm covers five
thousand and eighty nine square
miles. Over most of it the water
is shallow. In shallow water
shells attain the greatest size; and
besides, it is hard on the divers to
go down deep for them.
GO ship my pearls to London in
my own vessels The catch each
years runs, roughly speaking,
rom two hundred thousand dol
ars worth up to almost five times
hat amount
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
For The Home Library Association

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People, Demands.
The Progress is glad that an
for the benefit of the Home Lib
rary Association.
Our attention to it's lack Of sup
port and interest ma ifested in it
was directed by the presiden
some time ago, and from that
time this paper has called the
public's attention to the condition
Of it, and urged deeper and
more decided interest, by our peo-
pie.
By her earnest devotion and
untiring efforts of the president,
Mrs. L. M. arter, has at last sue
seeded in arousing the public inter-
est to that point that it has been
d ecided to prepare an entertain
ment, the proceeds Of which will
be devoted to this meritorious in
stitution.
The entertainment will consist
of a performance,,entitl Ben Hur, |
and will be presented some time |
this month.
The Progress hopes the opera
house will be crowded On the |
night eff the play.
There will be two important |
Conventions held in Shreveport |
next month, April. These will be
the State Sunday School Convent
ion, aud the State Convention of
the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. The Progress is not
now prepared to give dates, but
will do so later.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
PERSONAL.

wer, glad to learn that his estima'
BILE w. fe was much better, and or
the road to recovery. She has
had a protracted seige Of scri Jus
illness.
Hons. L. Alexander and VIM II
Wise were in from the Constltu-
tional Convention last Saturday
They returned the following even
ing.
Rev. j. l.. P. Sheppard, Prcsi-
ding Elder of the Shreveport dis
trict was in the city last Sunday
and Monday. He preached at the
First church Sunday morning and
Jordan street that night.
Mrs. Clara Wake (nee Hicks)
and Mr.. S b. Hicks left for San
Antonio this week, being sum-
moned there on account of the Sc
rious illness Of their father, Col. +
M. Hicks. The many friends Of
the family are anxiously waiting
to hear the good news of his i'm
proved condition.
Hons. II. II. Huckabay and j,
M. M. Hoss, police jurors from
Wards Two and One respeo lively.
were in the city in attendance on
that body Thursday, and called in
to shake hands with The Progress.
Both are always welcome around
our way, and they know it.
Miss Camille Giffen, president
of the Mary A. Files Millinery Co.,
left for the various markets, Sun
day, to purchase their Spring
stock.
Civil term, District Court, Judge
A, D. Land on the Bench, con-
vened in this city Monday.
Best work in the city turned GU
by the Lee Show Case Co., 500 |
Texas Avenue.
LEE SHOW CASE Co., SO6 Texas
Avenue.
Yes, Shreveport will have a fair
this fall
A slight rain Monday morning
before day.
Mr.. F.. p. Butler is now doing
reportorial work for the Times.
The Fair Committe began active
and systematic work this week.
The name OF Jordan Street
Church will b, changed to Texas
Avenue Church, when the new
chapel has been finished. 1t will
be situated on Texas road, but it
was named for the possible future,
not the living present.
Fine handmade saddles, harm j;
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
A Flower Show

A ca CIV"
We suppose the majority of our
people now know that the mark ct
house is being splendidly paved
with concrete, and efficiently drain
ed. 1t is the mention to have al
so new and improved stalls for
butchers and gardeners and huck-
sters Of all kinds, so as to make
our market house a modern one.
But there is something else on
the tapis in reference to the COM
pletion Of this public depot til at
perhaps the public does not know.
In fact we doubt if the vigilant
market master, our genial friend
Mr.. Hul-cie G Carter is fully up
on the full text of the project.
N. B. Murff Seems to be in charge
d'affaires of this adjunct or special
order.
We have been writing of flow
show This Mr.. Murff declares
he will have in the market house
as soon as all repairs have been
made, and before it ba form ally
turned over to the industries of
the public.
The Progress joins our Com D
troller in this idea. 1t can be
made an attractive show and the
ladies if asked will readily take
part, we feel assured.
By all means let us have the
floral display, and let it be one
that will be long remembered.
The ladies of Shreveport have
movement to recoy-
er the several white childen of this
city, which have been left in the
custody of negroes.
District Attorney Land has lent |
MS assistance to the movement,
in conjunction with the ladies.
This another instance of woman
" wonderful influence for good |
n thegreat matters of life.
A basket factory could be estab-
ished here with little capital and !
t would pay handsomely
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12

Mr.. E. p. Butler is now doing
reportorial work for the Times.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12

The Fair Committe began active
and systematic work this week.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12
LEE SHOW CASE Co., SO6 T

A slight rain Monday morning
before day.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12

Civil term, District Court, Judg,
A, D. Land on the Bench, con.
vened in this city Monday.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12

Best work in the city turned GU
by the Lee Show Case Co., 500
Texas Avenue.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-03-12

Visit the Lee Show Case Co..
and be convinced,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

He tried the best physicians and used
several specific rheumatism cures without
being benefited. About one year and six
months ago he read in this paper of a
case somewhat similar TO his which was
cured by DR.. Williams Pink Pills and
concluded 10 try this remedy.
After taking the first box he felt some
what better, aud after using three boxes
the pains entirely disappeared, the dizzi-
hess left him, and he has now for over a
year been entirely free from al his former
trouble and enjoys better health than he
he has had since his boyhood.
lie is loud in his praises Of DR.. Will
Jams Pink Pills for Pale People, and will
gladly c~orroborate the above statements.
His postofice address is Lorenzo Medley,
Horton, Jackson County, Michigan.
All the elements necessary 20 give new
life and richness 10 the blood and restore
shattered nerves are contained. in a con-
deRsed form. in Dr.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. All druggists sell them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

Both ueTe silent for a fcW mtnutea
ont Of favor, and dismissed, both would be
In a very hopeless condition"
al see that. trust old Craig won't turn
rusty, 1t would be very cruel. How can
anyone be In the house with them and not
see the state Of affairs' They seem 10 me
made for each other. But you have done
the best you could in getting your uncle
to keep quiet. He will get used TO the
idea"
Then, Mr.. Waring, the help you can
give mel mean us-i Is 10 talk In a natur-
al, easy way TO Uncle Sandy about Ken.
neth's engagement, as If you considered it
a settled thing, from your own obserya-
ton
well, / do!' said Waring.
My uncle, I can see, has a very high
opinion OF you-you have a sort Of myster'
ious influence upon him-so you must give
Kenneth and Mary all the help you can"
MY having any influence on so shrew6
. man as Mr.. Craig must seem a consider
able mystery to you he said, laughing.
II feel much flattered, and will do the best
] eau for the cause.
Both were silent for a few moments, Their
Waring asked, a little abruptly
Where Is madame-I mean Mrs. Field.
en-nowf"
"In Paris-where they intend 10 make
some stay"
Il was In hopes they might be In London
! should like 10 see Mrs. Fielden again.
think she IS a capital woman"
"She is, indeed!-a true, loving friend
And when do you think Of leaving'" asker
Mona, steadving her voice BY an effort.
CONTINUED next weekly
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
a Young Northwestern G,ant.

81 Paul Globe: Madela duago haa
' prSdigy In the person Of Janes Nc.
tnooo, Who was born there July @,
ls7s' He is now but a little more than
10 years OF age, but is six feet ten inch
es tall, AT the age Of Is years he
weighed 27 pounds. He has grown
steadily ever since, and this week tip.
ped the scales at 303 Ia pounds. His
feet are fifteen aud a half inches in
length, and he wears q No. "a shoe. He
wears a No. 8 hat, and his head is not
swollen a bit. He Is in perfect health
n eats more t,an a 1900 pound OK.
Whenever he wants a drink of water
he takes a gallon pail, and drinks every
drop from il. He has been known TO
eat a common basket full of grapes,
n ask for more. Recently he ate
t~wenty-three large apples for dessert
at dinner.
He Is Of good shape and, except for
his height, does not look abnormally
large. He is, however, very powerful,
n when Is years of age lifted LOO
pounds. In q test the other day. he
spanned. with n hand - Ia inches,
HIS intellectual development is normal.
lie has a surpEisingly good head ior
mechanics. He can take a clock or
watch TO pieces, repair and clean, and
put IL together perfectly again. A
short time ago he made a violin, upon
which he plays fairly well. He does
not ride a bicycle, but intends to next
year. On occur OF his great height
a special machine will have 10 be made
for him. His parents are Americans.
and are not above the average size.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
His arm pas round Mdru Black.

hae thought o'-such-such perversityr'
What is the matter. unclef' and Mona
came over to stand on the hearth-rug be-
side him.
Matter. it's the deil's own matter.
Listen to me. When / cam in frae the
garden, | saw the chaise at the door, and i
went into the hall to ca them, aud was
nigh slippin', but got on TO the hit carpet,
and into the drawing-room; an what
should ] see bus Kenneth standin' by the
window wi his arm round Mary Black.
and her head on his shoulder, as II she wal
weel used to i'll He was saying. MY ain
love, it's hard TO have patience but, be-
fore ! could break DOT upon them, ] heard
Mr.. Leslie's voice behind me, and, before |
had rightly recovered my senses, they were
ava. Nool what do you think O. such .
pair o. eediots-o' worthless, unprincipled
eediots,"
well, uncle" began Mona, after a short
pause. II am not IN pris,d ID. Anyone might
have seen they were CROWN fond Of ona
another; which was not 10 tie wondered at
for
And do you mean TO tell me-" almost
screamed Uncle Sandy, that We saw II,
and suspected ii a. the time, and never
warned me-"
81 do not see that IL was my duty to dc
so,'' said Mona, ~instinctively feeling thai
a bold tone was best; especially rs I think
Kenneth and Mary would make each other
very happy, and you too. uncle. You know
what q sweet"
You'll just drive me aft my heidr' he
interrupted. Don't we see that Kenneth
needs a wife WI a tocher-a bit sillerl--a
careful, thoughtful woman wha'd be q
guide and a stay to him, not q bit lassie
that he'll be Dauvid an Solomon and the
rest to-"
II fancy there is much more probability
that Kenneth would be all the wiser and
stronger for the companionship Of . wo
man that looks up TO him."
"Whaur's the use OF a~rgufyings Mary
Black is no the wife l want for my nay
few; an if he crosses me, I'll Just pit him
DOT. Why should l gle my money to .
feckless loon wha hasna the sense TO con
suit me In the maist important step o. his
road"
But, uncle, OF all the steps a man can
take, the most important TO himself u
matrimony. Now, where would you dnd
Asweeter girl than Mary? You miss her
yourself when she goes; can't you fancy
her and Kenneth making . happy homo
for you, aud caring for your Suppose hi
married o rich GIRL. who had been educated
at some first-rate school. do you think she
would be content to live here a. Jour house
keeper. and have no change from year's
end to years end"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

nd aud depressed, Of late. Does ~
worry very mucht7
"He Is really very good. have nothing
o complain OF. | have been depressed
ately because am puz. "a. am greatly
empted TO tell you why, and to ask your
hvice."
DO" said Waring, changing his posi-.
ion, and looking out into the sea. "At
east you may trust me TO keep counsel,
md IL can do anything, need I say, COM
nand met"
"Then here is my story" She proceeded
o detail the history Of Kenneth's engage
nent, and Uncle Sandy's accidental dis
,overy. You see 1t is a vcry serious mat.
err she concluded. Kenneth is quite
dependent on Uncle Sandy, and were he
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
STILL THERE rs MONEY IN 1T.

Carl vollen sold $3.50 of Salzer's Cab
bage. Labor, seed, rem and all did not
ost him $50. profit $500. You can beat
that and make lots OF money on Early
Radishes, Peas. Lettuce, Mushrooms,
Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Pota-
toes, etc. Salzer warrants his seeds
the earliest In the world. Potatoes only
$3.50 per barrel. Millions OF Raspber-
ries, Cherries, Apples and small fruits.
Catalogue tells all about them.
Send 10 Cents in stamps 90 the John
A. Salzer Seed Co, Lacrosse, Wis, and
get free their big Plant and Seed Cata-
logue and 10 packages vegetable and
flower seeds. novelties worth 81. en-.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
The EMMY Hearth,

"As | sit beside the empty hearth, there's
silence all around,
But ! hear the rocking measure OF @
cradle on the ground:
My little baby sleeping draws her breath
with gentle sigh,
And my son. OF play now weary, nesties
close with dropping eye.
His hand is warm within my hand. his
head upon my breast
Is sweet with scent of childhood. OF the
young bird In the nest;
Ills face is hidden from me. but his eyes
are strange and bright,
And he whose eyes are like them walks
toward me thro' the night.
1 soon shall hear his footstep-oh, his
footstepl-on the stair,
The door will open, he will come and
.stand behind my chair $500
God! save me from these dreams, The
hearth Is empty: far Is he;
And his little children lie asleep OF an
other woman's knee.
Alma Tadema, Realms OF Unknown
Kings"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.

From the Industrial Ne1cs jackson Mich.
The subject of this sketch is hfty-six
years OF age, and actively engaged in
farming. When seventeen years old he
hurt his shoulder, and a few years after
commenced 10 have rheumatic pains in II.
On taking a slight cold or the least strain,
the trouble would start and he would suf-
fer the most ex~crucating pains.
He suffered for over thirty years, and
the last decade has suffered 50 much that
he was unable 20 do any work. To this,
frequent dizzy spells were added, max.
ing him almost a helpless invalid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
A Mean Fellow.

A vivacious young lady is wondering
why she lost her best fellow. and this {,
his side Of the story: THAT girl jus,
giggled all the time and I had to keep
my face in . broad grin 10 pretend to
be interested In what she said. / stood
1t until my face got tired being stretched
aud then I had 20 quit to rest my face
Honest she doesn't do a thing but gig.
GLE"
But bis friends soy it Is . case Of she
grin on tho pars OF the young man.-
Indianapolis SensheL
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

II knocks out all calculations OF at.
tending TO business in the right way
for a day when we wake up in the
morning sore and stiff. The disappoint.
ment lies In going 70 bed all right and
waking up all wrong. There Is a short
and sure way out of it. Go TO bed after
a good rub with ST. Jacobs OIL and you
wake up all right; rem and stiff.
ness all sole. So sure is this that men
much exposed IN changeful weather
keep a bottle OF 1t on the mantel for
use at night TO make sure OF going TO
work In good fix.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
HaWati and .Ianan-

Dispatches from Washington state that
there are about 10 be important develop
government Of the Hawaiian islands.
However this mi be, certain IL Is that
the disturbance of the stomach caused by
indigestion vii develop into chronic
dyspepsia unless cneckmated al The start.
The finest stomachlc is Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. which promptly rectihes gas
trio trouble N does away with irTegu-
larity OF the bowels and liver.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
Do You Dance Tonight?

Shake In your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder for the feet. II makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Chilblains. Frost Bites
and Sweating Feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, y. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
fInVl glnnc For sale on crop payment. spsrk
ntUWN tAhwJ acre cash. balance ( crop We arly y
kunLUpzld for. J MulnaiL wauksgan. III go

Dean Farrar, in his Reminiscent
ces," says that Dean Stanley's hand
writing was SO bad hat when he once
answered an invitation to dinner his
hostess wrote back and asked whether
his note was an acceptance or a re-
fusal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

IL Keeps h Feet Warm and Dry
And Is the only cure for Cn.ibiaius,
Frost Bites. Damp. Sweating Fes1
Corns and Bunipus. Ask for Aliens
oot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad.
dress Allen q. Nms'ed I~Rov. ". Y
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

A Louisville, Ky, rector refused TO
perform the wedding ceremony for a
friend because he was in love with the
girl himself and told her so. She
promptly agreed TO marry him and
dismissed lover No. I.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

The husband and wife who were ad-
mitted TO an asylum for the insane in
Iowa at the same time probably
helped to bring each other where they
are now.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

\ man who stole $22, 900 worth Of
gold dust at Dawson City was re-
leased, because the police could pro-
vide no food for criminals. If he had
stolen a side Of bacon he would prob.
ably have been hanged.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

A convict in the Montana penitenti-
ary,who has just fallen heir TO $780,
600 and has been granted a new trial,
is beginning TO believe that he may
be happy vet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

There is a man In Chicago so mean
that he had 10 be sued by a creditor 90
years old for money which he bor-
rowed and refused TO pay back.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

Among the numbers which o Kansas
City barber gives out to his waiting
customers there Is no 10, because no
body would have il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29
How's This?

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY a. CO. Proprietors,
Toledo, ..
We, the undersigned have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.. Walding. kinnan e. Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price, f5c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

In Philadelphia. whose people are sup
posed to possess no momentum what
ever, there are thirty-six bicycle clubs
In a prosperous condition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

Street railway facilities cause all
kinds Of innovations. The people Of
Rhode Island have concluded that they
can get along with only one capital
Cor that state.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-29

The footpads are having a picnic in
st. Louis, where a considerable mum
Der of the policemen are drawing
disability pensions from the govern
ment.