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Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
The Argument of a Loaded Gun.
Senator Vest, Missouri.

Senator Vest, Missouri
Talking about those times right after
the war, we certainly did have branch
establishment of hell down in Shreveport.
Such q reign of terrorism 1 never saw, and
never expect to witness again. The town
was held by colored troops. There were
about one hundred thousand bales of cot
ton there at the time, and orders had been
issued against smoking on the streets.
Some Of our men through force of habit,
had forgotten the order, and some three or
four had been shot down in cold blood for
having cigar in their mouths. One day,
as New Orleans packet came up to the
wharf, saw Ma or Duffie, of the lost cause,
and he was evidently going to land. I no.
ticed that he was smoking as he stepped
ashore, and took the first chance to inform
him of the order. He laughed and said:
Oh, pshaw! Thatl do we'll enough to play
on boys and old women; but it won't do on
me, Vest cautioned him again, feeling
sure there would be trouble in the camp if
any of those darky sentinels should see
him. We walked up into town, he smok-
ing all the time, and got along we'll enough,
till suddenly big negro stepped out from
behind corner, and leveling his nlusket
about five feet from Duffie' head, observed:
Drop dat cigah.' Duffie surveyed the
muzzle of that instrument about second
and half, and then he dropped it. Tramp
out de spahks! was order number two, the
musket meanwhile keeping its unpleasant
position. Dufie tramped. Tramp out
dose uddah spahks! again commanded the
darby. OATS enough. Now you kin move
along was an amused observer of this
episode, but had nothing to say till We had
got off few feet, when 1 meekly asked
'Dufie, take fresh cigar?' don't think
he was favorably impressed with the per-
sonal liberty in and around Shreveport
but tell you, gentlemen. there is more
solid argument in loaded shot gun than
all the decisions of the supreme court
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
A Mexican Wedding.
Mexico Cor. of st. Louis Glebe- Democrat

Mexico Cor. of St Louis Glebe-Democrat
A wedding in Mexico is a double affair,
the law requiring civil ceremony as indis-
pensable and the church sacrament usually
taking place the day after. tits the fashion
that after the wedding in the church the
couple should be photographed, and
carriage decked with orange flowers standing
in front of photographer is the common
MONDAY sight here; it means that the
bride and groom are being taken.' Mexi-
can brides have none of the squeamisbness
of our society, and Miss Prida, the bride
who danced and enjoyed herself at the ball
at the American Legation the evening be-
fore, on this evening assisted her mother in
receiving the guests, which she did in
most charming and natural manner. She
kissed her lady friends. and shock hands
with the gentlemen, and think was the
first bride ever saw who was not ashamed
to show that she enjoyed her own wedding.
I was very much impressed with this in
novation, which commend to all the brides
and mothers. in-law of the United States.
wish were toilet wise that / might
describe some of the dresses which had
evidently come from Paris, Of some OF the
diamonds which are tradition 10 Mexican
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
What Has Become of Beecher's Money

From the Philadelphia Record.
One of the mysteries of the age is what
Henry Ward Beecher has done with his
money. At one time he was in receipt of
500, 900 from his church $4,000 from his
newspaper, 900 from his lecturing and
$4,000 from marriage fees, literary work
and his books, making total of $50, 900 a
year. Yet Beecher never had any money
to spare. His household was modest, not
expensive; his wife was apparently not ex-
travagant; he gave nothing that was known
to charity, and yet he was always impecu-
niors. When he wanted to help Tilton he
gave a mortgage upon his house, and now
he has sold his house, furniture and build
ings and gone to live with married so1.
He told me he did this because the young
birds had all grown up and flown out of the
nest, and yet it was marvel that in his old
age he should leave his comfortable home
upon the heights of Brooklyn and 60 into
narrow quarters as boarder. He spoke
with sigh and very evident regret at the
breaking up Of his old house. This was
strange. but the unfinished story in regard
to the farm T., Thomas Turner, at Peek
skill, is still more strange When Turner
died, MIR. Beecher took charge of his pa
pers, and burned a large number of them,
among which, it is alleged, were a number
of promissory notes. The whole thing has
queer look, and the question which agi-
tates newspaper men is where is all the
moneythe has made in the last suarter of a
century, amounting to millions, gone to?
Perhaps it is one of those mysteries that no
fellow can find out the undiscovered chan
mel through which it flows. Looking at and
talking with Mr.. Beecher, who is now more
spiritually minded reverent and large
hearted than ever before in his life, the
mystery only deepens. That there is a
mystery connected with the mln's life and
his daily expenditure no one can doubt.
Perhaps when the curtain is lifted it will
increase the charity which the world is be-
ginning to feel for great, sorely-stricken
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
Bits OF Fun.

Did you read that poem in last nights
paper?" asked Smith. Read exclaimed
Puffington; mo, sir; never read poetry.
I acrite it," "Oh, see," said Smith, de-
murely. "You are to be congratulated.
"Do you think Jones' Judgment is
biased?" asked Smith. "Oh, mol" replied
Robinson; never heard that he had any,"
A we'll known public character had just
passed through the initiatory ceremonies of
secret society, and while the sublime
moral teachings ana ineffable grandeur OF
the tiummery were fresh upon him, friend
as big fool as any of us now, amt you?"
Properly referred. Neighbours pretty
daughter-"How much is this yard?"
Diapers sen desperate spoons" on herr
-"Only one kiss" N. p. d. will take
three yards; grandma will pay. "-Engl ssh
Paper.
Gentle maid why so detected?
| Pray tell me why this great distress?
Pray dol" sighed he
''Why Tom proposed 80 unexpected
| That I said no, when meant yes;
| Boo-hoo!" cried she
| A young German was once pressing his
| suit, and in the midst Of his ardor questioned
| the object of his choice as to her possible
financial future. 81 have heard" he said,
''that your good father owns two large es-
tates in Silesia. YES" was the naive re-
ply land he owns two more in Pomerania. u
The sutton hesitated moment as though to
catch his breath, and then falling on his
kness and looking the young lady implor-
ingly in the face, be cried out: "And can
you, my darling, doubt my affection under
such circumstances"
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
A Water Filter.

Serious sickness would often be averted
from the household if, among other sani-
tary regulations, none but filtered wa
ter was drank by its members. Water may
look and taste like the purest. but still
contain disease germs that we would re-
treat from in horror if they but presented
themselves duly labeled. Wells, cisterns
and springs that occupy ground lower than
that of drains, vaults or barnyards, within
hundred feet or more, should pc regarded
with suspicion, no matter now splendid
the water may appear.
A good and efficient filter can be made in
this way: Take cask, remove ore end and
set it upright. the open end at the top AT one
third of the distance fro..l the bottom place
round partition, pierced with small holes.
On this arrange layer of clean, small peb-
bles, and over them layer of charcoal and
another of sand, topping it with more peb-
bles. Over this put another with holes in
it, or layer Of good sized stones, to pre-
vent the pebbles from being disturbed when
water is poured in. A faucet is to be placed
in the bottom to draw off the water. A
pail of water and a lump of ice placed in
the top of the cask and closely covered,
supplies the perfection of drinking water
for twenty-four hours.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.

BY the flow of the inland river
Whence the fleets of iron have fled,
Where the blades of the grave grass quive
Asleep are tho ranks of the dead,
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the one, the Blue;
Under the other, the Gray.
These in the robing of glory,
Those in the gloom of defeat,
All with the battle blood CORY,
In the dusk of eternity meet;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting tho Judgment day;
Under the laurel, the Blue;
Under the willow, the Gray.
From the silence of sorrowful hours
The desolate mourners 60,
Lovingly, laden with flowers,
Alike for the friend and the foe;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the rose, tho Blue;
Under the lilies, the Gray
So with an equal splenaor
The morning sun-rays fall
With touch impartially tender
On the blossoms blooming for all;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day;
Broidered with gold, the Blue;
Mellowed with gold the Gray.
So, when the summer calleth
On forest and field of grain,
With an equal murmur falleth
The cooling drip of the rain;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Wet with rain, the Blue;
Wet with rain, the Gray.
Sadly, but not with upbraiding,
The generous deed was done;
In the storm of years now fading
No Drawer battle was won;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day;
Bnder the blossoms, the Blue;
Under the garlanas, the Gray.
No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding river be red;
They Danish our anger forever
When they laural the graves of our dea'
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day;
Love and tears, for the Blue;
Tears and love, for the Gray.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

The signal service corps has force of
200 enlisted men-15O sergeants, 80 corpor-
ais and 800 privates. The term of enlist
ment is five years. The pay ranges as fol-
lows per month: Sergeants, $50 to So;
corporals, $65 to $50; privates, $58 to $S1.
As O spur to efficient work, the head of the
corps is authorized by law to promote two
enlisted men each year to ieutenancies.
It costs about $375, 900 d year to run the
bureau, aside from the pay Of officers and
enlisted men, "
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
Wit and HumOr.
Wit and HumOr.
Her lips were so near
That-what else could I do?
You'll be angry, I fear;
But her lips were so near
Well, / can't make it clear,
Or explain it to you.
But-her lips were so near
DUU-NoI IIPb WCIC 90 HCuf
That-what else could | do:

81 cannot sing the old SONGS" shrieked
an amateur soprano the other night, and
while she took in breath for the next line a
young man who had looked for a moment
was heard to remark, casually but emphat-
ically, "You can just bet you can't" II
broke up the concert on the spot.
A husband who lately went to execute a
few little commissions for his wife gives il
as his experience that there are tive dozen
different brands of lilac sewing silk SO ex-
actly alike that no male eye can tell the
difference, and wrong choit e means ruin
to new silk dress, and no pie in the house
for week.
And Just then the man with the gong
came out. Mortimer, he made grab at
Ethel's hand and plunge for the dining
room, I am man of coarse mold and
earth horn appetite myself, and I wouldn't
live in star so long as could find good
hotel in America; but long, long before
could get seats ut the table for my family,
Mortimer and Ethel had two bluefi b, a
little rare beefsteak, some corn bread, q
plate of hot cakes, two boiled eggs, and a
bunch of onions, and the waiter had gone
out to toast them some cheese.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

The personal effects of departed school
teacher, who was the heroine of ali elope-
ment few weeks ago, were sold at public
auction in Omaha the Other day. Among
the articles knocked down was motto,
Love one another" which brought fifteen
cents; while another, ITO the cross cling,
sold for ten cents.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
DEAR DEAD WOMEN.
BY THEoPHILE GAUTIER.

] love you, in your settings quaint,
Faces of ladies lovely and dead:
The flowers in you hands are faded and faint:
IT is a hundred years since their bloom was shed.
The empire of beauty has passed away1
The Pompadour and the Parabere
Would find no lovers to rule to-day:
They sleep in the tomb, and loves buried there.
But you, sweet faces that men forget,
You rest DER the tombs where your beauty hed,
And sadly you smile, who are smiling yet,
At the thought of your lovers so long time dead.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
A Pretty Apron.

Take about a yard and quarter of crash,
fine quality, and of good width. Make a
knotted fringe on each end, and three rows
of drawn work as already described. The
spaces may be little less than an inch
wide and not too far apart. Use no color,
only the white ravelings. When finished
fold the apron so that the top fringe shall
just meet the work On the under side; pass
a cotton cord and tassel between the folds,
let the goods full slightly, so as to fit the
form and tack the cord in place. 1t makes
jaunty, dressy apron for young lady.
When 1t has served its purpose as an apron,
take out the cord and tassel and you have
towel.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
The Reason Why

The tonic effect of kidney wort is produced
by it's cleansing and purifying action Oh the
bloed. Where there is gravel]y deposit in
the urine, or milky, ropy urine from disordered
kidneys, it cures without fail Constipation
and piles readily yield to its cathartic and heal
ing power Put up in dry vegetable form OF
liquid I've ry conce nratedl, either act prompt
and sure
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
Flax Culture on a Large Scale.
Shipping Bees to America.


The culture of bees in North Italy has
given rise to an industry which appears
likely to increase in Importance, namely,
the supplying queen bees and swarms to
various countries in Europe and to America.
The queen bees travel in wooden boxes &C
companied by about 200 working bees.
The boxes have four Sits for air; inside
are two small frames, one containing full.
the other an empty honeycomb; they vary
in size according to the distance they are
sent. The italian bees have the reputation
of being more docile and productive than
any other kind of bees, hence their value.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
Rubbinp tJ,e Midnight Oil,

Troy N. Y Morning Telegram and Wing.
In the Philadelphia Times of recent date,
we notice an item referring to the niracu-
lousy quick cure of prominent druggist
of that city, j. NJ. Higgins, Germantown
road and Morris street, who had an awful
attack of rheumatism Of the knee. He ap-
piled St. Jacobs Oil at night, and the next
morning was well and in his store as
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
A Dust Bath.

Nothing the stock enjoy more at this sea-
son of the year than a dust bath, and moth
ing will contribute more to their health and
cleanliness. AS they culver and shake it
off mark how bright and smooth it leaves
their hair. 1t seems to be the peer of wa.
ter cleansing their hides. Witness horse
how he will roll in dry road-bed, or a
flock of COWS, how they will stamp and
throw the dust all over their backs, at tn e
same time shaking themselves and operat-
ing the ever active tail in removing it, leav-
ing the skin purged of all parasite vermin.
Give them all chance for frequent dust
baths. The chickens succumb to the Sc
ductive influences of the bath" the most
readily. therefore, give them all the ashes
for the purpose they require.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

Style of conversation much heard at AL.
bany now "a days: Major, see two cock
tails carried to your room every morning
us if you had some one to drink with.
Yes sir; one cocktail makes me feel like
another man, and of course I'm bonnd t.
treat the other man.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
ilnn [ Get the ChiiiS,

If you arc subject to ague you must be sure
to keep your liver, bowels and kidneys in good
free condition. When so, you will be safe from
It is tie best preventive of malarial diseases
that you can take See advertisement in an
other column.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

society. I can only say that the trousseau
of the bride-which was imported from
Paris at the cost of $4,000 occupied two
columns of description in the Nactomat,
and that there were great many toilets
worthy of the ford pen Of the fashion re-
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

gracefully over her golden hair. But
usually these bonnats are made of many
flowers of kind, say roses, violets and
lilies of the valley, with few green leaves,
and are tied it'll long lace strings under
the chin,
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

The only hope of misunderstanding, de-
oderized extract Of petroleum. Every objec-
ton removed by recent improvement 1t is no.
faultess The only cure tor badness and tle
most delicate hair dressing known.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
From the st. Louis Chronicle

Advice is cheap,-dreadfully cheap. But
we must be true to our instincts of human
ity and tell our suffering friends to use st.
Jacobs Oil. and surprise their rheumatism
and themselves also at the result. j. d. l..
Harvey, Esq, of Chicago, says: would be
recreant to my duty to those afflicted did l
not mise my voice in its praise.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

Laur, with novel)-Oh! if this tale were
only true and l were the heroine. Kate
What! With her prosecutions, her misery:
Laura-Ah! but then, dear, remember she
does got husband after ALL
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

After supper after Without
joking, Elise, do adore you. When look
at you there is such a commotion in my
breastw Shetland in mine, too, Henri
it mnst he the lobster saladu'
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

An old bachelor, who died recently, left
q will diyi ding his property equally among
the surviving women who had refused him.
Because" said he, ito them 1 owe all my
earthly happiness"
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

rapidly ma &c its way to favor amongdruggists,
who have observed its effects on the health of
their customers Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn Mass, for
pamnhlcts
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

Mt. MORRIS, n. Y, Is REMARKABLE
for the following valuable statement from Mrs,
NJ G. Arnold: warmers Safe Kidney and Lv-
er Cure has done me worlds Of good for catarrh
of the bladder and female weakness"
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

PURE CoD-IIvER On, made from selected
livers on the sea shore, by Caswell, Hazard &
Co., New York. 1t is absolutely pure andsweet
Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all
others. Physicians have decided it superior to
any of the Oils in market
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
HOUSE AND FARM.
Farm Notes.

When squashes and melons first break
ground, give them a busting of ash COM
post, made of equal parts of sifted, I'M
bleached wood ashes and gypsum or land
plaster. This will protect the young plant
from the striped bug, and its uso may be
continued with advantage until the vines
get 80 strong as not to care for this enemy.
AS a top dressing to almost any garden
crop, it will be found beneficial.
Why will not grass grow under our trees?
M. Paul Bert has shown that green light
hinders the development Of plants. Plants
enclosed in green glass frame wither and
die as though they were in darkness. M.
Regnard finds that plants specially require
the red rays. If sunlight is deprived of the
red rays, the plants soon cease to thrive.
Tomato plants should not be grown toe
rapidly, and if they begin to run should be
transplanted, SO as to induce stocky growth.
Some gardeners take pains to pot them, but
this is not generally done, as it is expensive
and troublesome; repeated checking by
transplanting induces early maturity and
early fruiting.
Give the young chickens q weekly feed
of chopped onions. 1t helps to keep them
healthy. A medium sized onion minced
very fine is enough for brood.
Turkeys are very useful in destroying in
sects, and of great service in orchards il
devouring windfalls, and in preventing thu
growth of worm eaten fruit
Flax Culture on a Large Scale.
Some parties in Storm Lake, Iowa, hav,
made arrangements for cultivating flax thu
present season on an extensive scale. The,
are breaking some 5000 to 10000 acres o.
land, all of which is to be sown in fax
One hundred and ffty-four horses ant
mules are at work with heavy breaking
ploughs. If all the land intended for THU
purpose is seeded, it will probably be thu
largest field of fax in the world. Big whea
and corn fields have long been the boast O
western farmers, and now fax is to have al
| extended trial.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

Boils, pimples. and all blood diseases are
cured by CDR. Iindsey's Blood Searcher."
Sold BY all druggists.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

1t cannot be denied that Perry Davis Pain
Killer, which has held the first place as a fami-
" medicine for the past forty years, has re-
jieved more suffering, externally and internally,
III IN any other similar preparation. 1t should
be kept in every household.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
Tho Aesthetic Craze.

Tue aesthetic craze seems to be ut its
height in New York. A single flower of
large size if now worn on the waist of o
lady's dress (not bunch), because it is an
agreement with some rule of high art An
other freak of fashion is to wear On en-
broidered butterfly on one sleeve of dress.
Jewelry seems to run in the form of snakes,
lizards and the claws of birds. A pretty
girl wears a bonnet made of silvered silk,
with leaves and flowers of silvery material
fastened to one side with silver turkey
claw. What are called "theater bonnets'
are made entirely of flowers. One worn
by lady of fashion is composed Of q
purple pansy, one flower alone, the centre
Of the flower being on the top Of the head,
the purple and yellow leaves dEoopine
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16
0nions For Chicken Cholera.

Attention has been frequently called to
the fact that there was no better food Or
medicine for fowls than raw onions, and
how correspondent of Canadian paper
asserts that this strong scented bulb is a sure
preventive. is not specific, for chicken
cholera. He says that while his neighbors
for several miles around lost nearly all of
their chickens by the so-called chicken
cholera, his we're entirely exempt from this
disease after first attack, which was cured
by feeding raw onions mixed with other
food once day for several days in success
sion, and afterwards only once week. A
little ground ginger was also added occa-
sionally, with plenty of green food, such as
celery tops, turnips,. &c. The remedy is
certainly worth trial.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

The subject of costiveness should at once try
*'Sellers' Liver Pills. 25c. per box Sold by
all drngriStS
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

Save your child from aches and pains and
give new life and yigor to its feeble body. Do
be persuaded to use the only true remedy,
sure and harmless, DIR. HoLMAN's PAD abb
SOrptiOn treatment.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

"Rougi, on Rats"
The thing desired found at last. Ask Druggists fol-
Rough on Eats. 1t clears out rats, mice, reaches
lies, bed bugs, l5c boxes.
Morris tribune., 1881-06-16

"Female complaints" are the result of i'm
pure blood. Use Lindsey's Blood Searched