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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1898-08-10
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1898-08-10
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mer.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1898-08-10

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flung per1elben lam man bemerten;
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fen geIafete Sbir in bas Elaborate
rum binein.
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Baltimore. ben 3. Iuaut ISgS.
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6rdu 8eeherS Stone.
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2Gnge Der eriorOerlI4eR 3eit our GI'
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tetpoYt perIanNt perbeE mi6en. &aufs
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bon Ter 5Obe Oes O~rtgiualiaBes be-
re4ne1 perDen.
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GumpIut anf BEN Spfr. Britannia.

Mortfetuna toIet.l
The Progress., 1898-01-22
The Niinna.
For The Progress.

For The Progress.
The Launching Of another boat in the
Southern waters, planned and ouilt by
Alr- John n Powers of Shreveport for the
Stave Company, and
christened rIinna
As you glide from the wharf into the
water
L>(nristen you, Minna!
Another fair daughter
= thing OF beauty though you be,
Thou, my air daughter
serve your master well while he
Commands you on the water
Prosperity may be yours
Waite guided BY his hand:
And 40 sorrow may we know,
While under his command.
And now, fair 1Iinnal you'H be dect
GEth your mare complete,
For the LADY we've not met.
Eat CiaS some dag meet.
December 2sah, 1897
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Let's have no i'll feeling in the
election. The Democracy won and
won fairly we hope and believe.
Now all Louisianians should strive
20 aid the members of the Conven-
ton in passing the very best laws
for the common good.
The Progress., 1898-01-22
D-A-B BOUTS.

His many friends will be glad to
shake hands with Mr.. L. n. Good
win this week. Luther is all right
and would rather live in Shreve-
port than Meridian. We are glad
to hear that the family is we'll.
Tramps seem to be getting a
little scarce. Too much Mcclellan
and Nelsoni SIN.
Have you noticed how much
longer the days have grown?
Mr.. H. G. Sellers has been liz the
city several days on business and
looking around.
The studied, earnest expression
which hangs on the countenance
of the man engaged in winding
his waterbury, is an interesting
sight.
The toad may be a good fly
catcher but he finds it hard to get
signed with base ball team.
Governor Bob Taylor has at last
yielded to the opportunities of his
friends and has entered the race
for the United States Senatorship
from Tennessee Now let Turley
and -NcMillen get a hump on
themselves, because Bob Taylor
is in the saddle.
The Pullman Car Company has
been sued for $4,000 by a Mr..
Morgan Of Dallas, for being bitten
by ce-tipede while riding on
sleeper. He alleges that the Com
pany guarantees clean and healthy
beds which was not a fulfllment |
OF the obligation when one con-
tanned a. centipede. He alleges
permanent injuries from the bite.
The fire department was busy
Monday. No there was no con-
migration, only there was too
much water on a lot near the union
depot.
Did You ever try to travel Lake
-treet from the Union Depot to
Mcneil street9 Well try it once;
L you can do so without doinp
some hard, cruel thinking, you are
on the road to >anctification.
Mr.. w. r. SheLperd of Green
wood, was in the city Monday and
Continued on fifth page.l
The Progress., 1898-01-22

1t is said that the Leg islature of
Ohio will carefully investigate the
charges Of bribery made against
the Hanna managers and his OPP
ponents in the recent Senatorial
contest. We wish the matter could
be thoroughly sifted and the truth
fully revealed. And if guilt lies
anywhere, punish it to the fullest
extent,
The Progress., 1898-01-22

VIII Hon. Mr.. William jennings
Organs friends not run al! the
wind out of him before the Nation
al campaign Of 1900? It seems to
US that he is being little too
much talked about for his own
success.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

# some people we're half as 10y
al to principles as they are to par
u, public affairs would be in a
much more healthy and stable
condition, and the party would
occupy a much higher ground
The Progress., 1898-01-22

We are waiting to see what
Kind Of a fight John Brewster will
make to hold the suffrage privil-
eye for his illiterate dagoes.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Ex-Governor Hogg says he will
ncH be q candidate for United
Stats Senator from Texas, nor
will he be Bryan's running mate
in 1900. But Hogg is a politician.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

The advent OF the Salvation Ar
my in Shreveport should have a
good effect on tho immoral tone OF
the city.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Our children. Who are their
associates? What are their tastes,
desires, intentions? Parents,
would you not do well to do some
thinking along this line?
The Progress., 1898-01-22

The patrio-s of our State will re-
alcem Louisiana, if the Constitu-
iional Convention will present
them the means OF doing so.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

: ne fircsidc IS the place to teach
T. l.tics as well as morals and re-
iision, and the entire family should
take part in the discussion.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Even the sunshine has no beau
ty for the person who will insist
on looking at it through smoked
glasses.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Incur desire to separate church
and State Government, are we not
depcsing the influence of the forn-
er in the home Of the soul even?
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Brother Everett, of Ruston Lead
or, wa jubilating in grand style
last week over the election. Don't
be too hard on Brother Warren.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Compare America Of 1893 w it'll
her in 1893. Dare you say she has
not wDefuHy retrograded?
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Political policy, business policy
What social crimes are committed
from their ambusades!
The Progress., 1898-01-22

We so often hear the expression,
"She is widow woman Read
ers, did you ever see, hear or read
OF 4 widow man, or man widow!
Just what the Democratic party
in Louisiana.~&ill-he in the future
depends considerably-mainly on
what the Constitutional Conven-
ton will DO.
1t seems that the Populists sui
fered q Waterloo in nearly, II not
every, parish and rtronghold in
the Safe, Verify the Populist par
ty Of '98 is not near what it was in
'92 and '33,
The Progress., 1898-01-22

No potentate is more autocratic
and destructive TO patriotism than
Plutocracy.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

Who loves God best can appre-
ciate the beauties and music o.
Nature most.
The Progress., 1898-01-22

It is said that no faro bank game
exists in Shreveport. that speaks
well. don't it?
The Progress., 1898-01-22

The Progress still advocates Civ
ing suffrage to our women.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-19
Kernnn's-"B.c Sensations

Manager Herman has a winning bill this
week in Flynn and Sheridans Big
Sensation" 1t is a strong combination
of white and cOlored performers and the
show fully justified all the many good
things said about IL in advance. 1t is one
of the best shows that has appeared at
this house this season. The creole con-
tingent share honors with the white per-
formers and scored several decided hits.
The performance has elaborate stage
electric effects. One OF the strong fea-
lures is Maxwll and Simpsons illus
trated songs. The picture representing
Gen. FitZhugh Lee and the views OF the
Inflated Maine were enthusiastically re-
ceived and cheered 20 the echo.
Another great feature was the aero
bate turn OF Lima and Vani.
The curtain rose on a skit in which
both parts of the company appeared,
while Billy Pearl. with Marion. Wilbur
and Coates made the closing burlesques,
a Swift Chase and ''Klondikers." so
with a rush.
In the olio. which is an attractive one.
appeared Maude Gordon and Flossie
Hughes, in lively dances and songs; Billy
Pearl and Burt Marion. clever eccentric
acrobats; Sherman Coates. Frank Sutton,
Arthur Coates and Henry Winfred, COM
Price and Gertie Stewart, serio-comics
and May Babee and Sherman Coates, vo-
calists. The challenge of Coates and An
ME Sutton for a cake walk was accepted
for tonight by Peter Barnes and partner
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-19
Bfiou-yuudeyiIIe,

The tacit understanding which pro-
phecies a good show even before the name
has been given, crowded the Bijou yester
day with two of the largest audiences of
the season. When ii is said that, far
from being disappointed, both houses
were enthusiastic in their demonstrations
of approval, much has been conceded to-
ward the merits of what is really an eX-
ceptionaI bill. The entertainment began
with a lively burlesque. entitled Me and
Jack" followed by Charles and Jennie
WEIGH. in a pleasing sketch. Collins and
Ray found favor with neat skit. called
"A Night at the Lodge" Annie Carter
rendered three popular ballads in Sood
voice and the Harbecks contributed some
acrobatic work at once unique and diff
cult. Barry Thompson who came next,
was billed as comedian and author"
and succeeded in substantiating the for
mer claim, even at the expense of the
latter. Two strong cards We're charming
Truly Shattuck and the local team, BY
ron O. Harlan and Edward Marsh. The
last number was enthusiast tically greeted
and both won encores. Myrtle Tressi-
der proved her ability as a comedian
and Diana. who has been seen mere be-
fore this season, introduced some beauti-
full effects in her dancing The bill viii
continue all this week with usual matt
neeS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-19
GndsI,i Concert Today.

A musical feast of unusual quality will
be provided for Washington music lovers
at the Columbia at o'clock today, whel
Nine. Johanna Gadski will appear. sup
ported by the famous Boston Festival Or
chestra. oil fifty pieces. together with an
array of eminent artists. headed by the
world-renowned baritone, Signor Gut
seppe del Puente.
Frau Gadski's triumDhs are not con-
fined to the operate stage. AS a concert
singer she has been applauded in Ger
many Holland and the United States At
the Worcester (Mass.) festival she won
the unanimous AMI hearty praise of pro-
fessional musicians, audiences and crit
les. In Parker's ''Hora Novissima' she
proved herself a mistress of bel canto,
and her rapt, devotional spirit, finding its
expression in purest tones, became the
voice of the celestial contemplation of the
poets. In her solos and ensemble num-
bers from works of Wagner she is said
to have aroused on the next night the
widest enthusiasm
The program for this afternoon has been
prepared with great care, and provides
for festival concert, in which Will DE
heard Gadski, Miss Janet Spencer. BOs-
toms first contraIto; Miss Minnie Little,
who will play LISTS piano concerto No
/, in f fiat. accompanied by the orches-
ira. and Mr.. Alexander Heindl, the viO-
loncello virtuoso.
The second part of the afternoon will
be taken up by the presentation. in cos
tune and with scenic effect. OF Rossint 5
grand opera, The Barber of Seville,
the principal scenes of which will be sung
and acted by Miss Rose Stewart as Rosi-
ma, Mr.. William LAWN as Almaviva,
Signor Alfonso Rosa as Bartolo, and
Signor Del Puente as Figaro, role in
which this great baritone is justly fam
Gus. The advance sale of seats has been
unusually brisk. and a large audience is
assured.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-19
Nntionai-..An American citizen

Recent marital VOWS apparently do not
always diminish the attractiveness Of
married couples. At any rate an excep-
ton can be noted in the case of Mr..
Goodwin and his wife, Miss Maxine
Elliott. Had their dual powers of attrac-
ton been any greater singly, the walls of
the New National Theater must have
been extended to accommodate the audi
ence assembled last night to witness that
worthy favorite, IAN American Citizen. -
The comedy has been seen here several
times before, yet possesses that peculiar
charm which prevents its ever becoming
old or threadbare. The piece is con-
spicuous example of a playwright's abil-
ity to accommodate herself and her tai
ents to the varied capacities of the ones
who We're to serve as a medium to pre-
sent her work to the public. How well
each has succeeded is but demonstrates
by the longevity of the piece
OF the company presenting "An Amer
lean Citizen" it need only be said that
it is up to the standard Of those formerly
seen in support of Mr.. Goodwin. To add
praise 10 that already received by the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-19

One OF the most interesting homes in
historic Georgetown is the Tudor place.
The sage palm of revolutionary fame
stands in the Tudor conservatory in win
ter and on the beautiful lawn in summer.
1t belongs to Martha Washington's
granddaughter. who is the oldest living
descendant OF the family.
Mrs. Brittania W. Kennon is the
daughter Of Col. Thomas Peter. who
married Martha GUSTS. and is the widow
Of Commodore Beverly Kennon. who lost
his life by the explosion of a gun upon
the Princeton. in 1874 The main body of
the old house was built by Col Peter
in 1916. In this home Mrs Kennon was
born and has always lived
Never was a child more tenderly cared
for than this sage palm, now a semi
tree.
It stands. green and thrifty, above
! banks of red and white camelias, azaleas
/ and roses, needing ever a temperature Of
/ 60 or 20 degrees.
! IN l775 when the historic cargo Of
tea was dumped into Boston harbor.
] there were on board three small palms
! The largest was carefully sent 10 Mount
! Vernon; another to the home Of Gov
! Morris, in Morrisania, while the third
was taken 10 the Pratt gardens near
/ Philadelphia Ten years later the con-
servatory at Mount Vernon was burned
later, in 1872 Mrs. Kennon's mother
drove in her carriage Ga journey of four
days. 10 Philadelphia, visited the Pratt
/ gardens. bought several little plants and
carried them in a basket TO her green
house. one Of them was an offshoot Of
the original sage palm, and today is a
veritable Colonial Dame or Daughter Of
/ the Revolution. Her three ancestors
! barely escaped being dumped into Boston
q nit a.F .,
tea party.
/ il is now almost century old and has
I never known another home. It's fruit Is
. not abundant, like the cocoanut or date
palm. II bears a small aprcot-shaped
fruit only once In several years. Its ter
miual budding at the end of the stem is
like a crown. Some years it unfolds long.
slender spikes. or palm branches, but four
( or five times during Mrs keunOu's life
there has been a wonderful growth Of
fern-shaped. delicate leaves. soft and
spongy in texture and color. She has
one OF last years growth, beautifully re-
served under glass.
when left on the tree until the sap is
pretty well down Ina the trunk, they re-
tain their shape and color many years.
She told me that she cut them Il little
too early last season, and they had with
cred away about half their natural size.
BOtanists have examined them with keen
Interest n appears like a cabbage, and
slowly unfolds SIS yellowish brown fern
leaves after the fashion OF house ferns.
I n LEFT on the tree they die. like blossoms
under a glass dome. They have a place
1 Of honor IN the beautiful drawing room
Of Tudor Place beside a large case of
precious relies, souvenirs OF Mount YER
non, gifts from George and Martha Wash
7 ington, 10 their daughter and grand
daughter.
Mrs Kennon is a tall. slender gentle
woman Of the olden time, charming and
courteous, welcoming visitors TO the old