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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
"Air and Dirt"

keep the babies in the open air.
said a sensible medical man to the moth
er OF two pale, delicate looking children.
swell, can't see that they get any
thing bit dirt out of DOORS" the lady
responded. somewhat fretfully.
"Dirt is a good deal better than med
ieine for children the doctor replied.
Mrs. Weldon looked at the tucked and
ruffled dresses that her little ones wore
the broad ribbon sashes. the elaborate
lace caps, and shook her head obviously
Dirt and disorder were very distasteful
to her. The children never went out
with their nurse-a woman who had
been specially selected for neatness and
care-taking qualities-that they did not
return the worse for wear. The excuse
for this was that Master WILLIE years
old would pick up all the stones aHd
sticks that came in his way. and Baby
Ruth always tried to: do just what her
brother did. .-rs bL4 o. Z.
Mrs. Weldon could not understand
why the clean, well-aired nursery was
not as healthy for children to play in as
out deosr in the dirt. They had drive
every pleasant day, and7why wasn't that
enough? She believed that it was, but
the children grew thinner and paler and
more fretful The doctor was summoned
again, and his prescription was the usual
one-dirt and air. .,n..st IA ...5
So one fine morning the little family
started out, with the intention of spend.
ing several hours in the park A baby
carriage was procured at the entrance
for the children, and for half-hour OF
more everything progressed in an order.
Iy manner. Then Master Willie grew
tired, and demanded to be allowed tc
walk This was the signal for "a grand
,oaiburst liromythe baby, who staunchly
declined TO remain any longer than hel
brother did. Mrs. Weldon took the lat
ter infant by the hand while the nurse
led the baby and propelled, the carriage
This arrangement was of short duration
Master Willie spied bird. and Will
almost a birds Nquiclness, started il
pursuit.
In vain did his mother call to him t.
eturn. ,0a ON he went, but tn
momentum was too great, and befor'
long Master Willie had ,colided Will
another boy, falling fiat oh his face in
not over clean spot. There was giea
splash of mud ON his beautiful crimson
sash, mud on his pretty cap, mud on hi
embroidered skirts, and his poor littl
nose had met with very hard fate in
deed. A lady who had just seated her
self on an opposite bench, and who ais
had two little ones with her, appeart'
at this crisis and offered Mrs. Weldon
wash cloth. 1t was as white as snoN
and just damp enough for the purpose.
.sio Railways take three or four with IN
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
BELLlGERENT ELEPHANTS.
Savage Beasts That Must be Tanned BY
Brutal Nc 6thOds.

Mai. Rogers had been out shooting and
had discharged all his guns. when an
elephant made a charge at him from the
skirts of the Jungle. There was no help
for it except 10 run, and for 400 arcs the
Major kept just ahead, feeling at every
step just if the trunk was trying to twist
itself about his loins, A turn around a
tree gave aim momentary advantage,
which he made the most of by springing
into the branches; but before he had
time 20 draw up his leg the elephant
had got him with Uis proboscis. Still
Rogers pulled against him, thinking i;
was better to have his legs wrenched
from the socket than to fall back bodily
into the animals power. TIE struggle
did not last last long, for to the delight
of the pursued and the chagrin Of the
pursuer, the Wellington boot, which
the former wore, slipped of, released the
leg and saved the life Of poor Rogers
The dilemma, however, did not end here
ior the elephant, finding himself baked
of his prey, after destroying the boot tool
his quarters beneath tie branches anC
kept his Anticipated victim in the tire,
for twenty four hours. When the countr,
postman happened to pass by Roger
gave him notice Of his position, anC
soon help came, and the elephant wa
frightened away by tOm-toms and yell
ing. Had this happened in a deserted
part of the jingle the officer would hav'
starved to death III the tree.
The native of Hindoo, from want o
| thought. keels up constant drumlnin;
on his beasts head with the goad, o
"ankus.".. /, therefore, hope not to us
it at all. Such an improvement all a
once, however, proved more than To
elephantlne mind could grasp. He be
gan really to enjoy himself, going hi
own way more than mine, till at last b
marched Straight into an immense torres
tree of the banyan species and cOnment
ed to browse. He seized the bows abov
his head, and, tugging violently wit
them, brought tbem down on my devo
ed skull. This was too much. i raise
the ankus and brought it down on h
head with a blow that brought bloc
through TIE skin. This had the desne
effect, and he at once bundled of alon
tue road by which he knew / wanted
90. He merely took with him q branc
about the size of small apple tree
discuss as We went along. From TIA
moment We were friends, and ] dor
think ever had to use the hook aga
, | IN as TO bring the blood
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20

on such occasions" she said with a smile
holding up the oil silk bag which con-
taineG these most Necessary articles.
81 believe in Dirt" she said, but 1t
certainly has its place"
@Your little ones do not seem to be
much trouble" Mrs. Weldon observed
thouehtfully in the course of their chat.
81 have reduced this business to a
science" said her companion. You see
used to be very much annoyed and
dissatisfied with my nurse for allowing
the children to get into so much dirt and
took the matter into my own hands.
The result was that not only found she
was not 10 blame, but had really done
her work admirably; in fact much better
than | could"
But don't you think it would be as
well to train children TO keep out of the
dirtp" Mrs. Weldon inquired anxiously.
ut doesn't seem to me-" she added, that
dirt is necessary to child'S health or
happiness"
Il have found out" said the lady, "that
dirt is necessary to my children's happi-
ness, and for this reason and this alone
is necessary to their health. Think OF
the strain upon your nerves, t. be inces-
sanity Watching your little ones to pre-.
vent them from soiling their clothes. 1t
is impossible for mother or n1rse to
keep from losing their good nature I'M
der such circumstances. l discovered
after a while that my children were
simply little animals, and that to con-
stantly interfere with their instincts
was to do them grievou, wrong, a
wrong that was sure to react upon my
self. My little hoy would be happy for
half an hour with stone that would
soil his dress. To dig hole in the DIRT
with stick and scoop it Out with his
little hands was pleasure impossible t.
exaggeIate Ii for the sake fhis finery
| tried to prevent such enjoyment the
result was conflict extremely demor-
alizing to both of us. | have krown
him to scream and kick until he was
completely exhausted, and would remain
irritable all the rest of the day. A morn
ing in the park with my children and a
good nurse to look after them would
maxi me i'll for a week. Now under
this regime often prefer to serve alone.
1t is real rest and comfort to me-
Eleanor Kirk in Cottage Hearth.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
The Engraver's Loss.

Philanthropist-My dear man, what
has happened? You seem on the verge
of despair. $50
r Seedy StraBger--I am, sir. Ny means
of livelihood h I'VE been stolenl
Perhaps l can help you. What is
your trader"
81 am an engrsver, sir
"Ah! For the magazinesT
"No, sir; / make pictures for few Of
the daily papers" -
-And you are now, ! suppose, out of a
job?" 80 = =
"No, sir; I nave plenty of orders, but
my most important craving tool has been
stolen by sneak thief, and l have no
money to buy another. Oh, yes, remem
ber my starving family and help me-"
Certainly. my poor man, you shal
have help at once. What tool was il
that you lost?"
"My broadax."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
The Best Excuse.

Grocer, to his shopman: Pedro, !
owed absut three thousand francs"
Eyes, sir"
"I have two thousand francs in the
safe. but the shop is empty l think it is
the right moment to fail"
.sThafs Just what i think"
sBut want plausible pretext for my
creditors. You have plenty of brains
think the matter over tonight and to
morrow morning"
The clerk promised to think it care
| fully over. On entering the shop mex
morning, the grocer found the safe open
the money gone. and in its place note
which ran as follows: IL have taken th'
two thousand francs, and am off :
america. 1t is the best excuse y u CA
give your creditors" San Fraatisc
ArgoDaut.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
VOL. |. NO. 45
THE HOMECOMING.
CLARA NJ. pALGARDYNE.

We now are wed. C pes'as the ssa'
Straight TO our hom Inc porch
Bend low thy head, ente ollie D'aehfoe :
Thrice welcome home
Thy Kingdoms here, light OF my heart
NV own dear love, sit down by me:
Hours, days and years ere we may part,
Or leave this nome, Gille Machree.
We are not rich; our vast estates
Comprise this cot beside the sea,
And what few fish by tide or fate
Get in my nets, Gille Machree..
We are not poor: no, no, my sweet.
For wealth untold gain with thee;
Gold cannot buy the glance meet
In thy shy eyes, GAle Machree!
This hearth's our own, my loyal wife,
Our fruitful vine. our own tig tree;
Our hearts are one; one peaceful life,
One death, be ours, Gille Machree.
And side by side shall our two graves
he sheltered by one willow tree;
And breeZes blow the scattered leaves
From thine to mine, Gille Machree!
.- The Current.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
SWEET SABBATH BELLS.

Twas Sunday morn, Just six o'clock,
The birds sang out their lay,
All nature seemed to be aroused
To greet the coming day;
The chanticleer procaims the morn,
His notes the clear air swt lis,
He seems to stop and listen when
He hears those Ginning bells.
The maiden cooks the morning meat,
Sets on tn coffee pot,
The brOiling steak does sweetly siZZ,
The rolls arc light and hot;
The folks await the breakfast dish,
The cooking sweetly smells,
But ali kneel down In silent prayer
When they hear tn Ginning bells.
a man lies on a downy couch.
He got in AT half past four.
He drank too much the previous night
His head feels swelled and sore;
He tosses on his little cot,
And thinks he hears deaths knells,
And as he rolls he murmurs out,
'On, those Ginning BELLS"
Evansville Argus.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
An Honest Confession.

"Where were you when the first shot
was fir ed in this row." the magistrate
asked the policeman who made the
complaint. .....-
"Right on the spot-right in the
crowd" replied the officer proudly.
"And where wele you when thesecond
shot was fired?" .. .+........
And wi.h uusi,ing reserve the officer
modestiy admitted:
"rhIee blocks down the shee; uhdcr
the stone b iG-a at he end of the cul-
vert" Burlington Hawkeye.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
With the Same Old Wife.

4 Up at the exposition the other day
to friends, who had not met for years,
rushed into each others arm at the per-
fume fountain. -.......
why, Charley. old boy, how are you?
Where have you been keeping yourself!
How has the world been treating your"
"I've had lots of trouble, Bob. My
wife died couple of years ago (sorrow'
flIly), but (brighteIling up) | am mar
ried again now. How's things with
you?" -, :.
"Bad. Pm living with the same ole
wife" Cincinnati Gazette.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
The Boy Tenant.

"Oh, yes, have all kinds of tenants"
said kind faced old gentleman. whose
vest was big enough to make an over
coat for some men. He was conversing
with friends in State Street restaurant.
Il have tenants rich, tenants poor, ten
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20

A pearl necklace which was reset for Miss
Astor, now Mrs. Orme Wilson, is made of
four rows of exquisite pink pearls caught
together at intervals of ten pearls by clasps,
made of rubies and sapphires formed into a
lovers knot.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
SHORT MEMORIES.
Some of tho Strange Things that People
Leave on the Ferries.

some of tho Strange Things that People
Leave on the Ferries.
There is little apartment at the ex-
tremity ofthe Oakland mole, says the
San Francisco Chronicle, whose queerly
assortl d contents are an apotheosis to
the treacherous memories of passengers
on the ferry boats and trains. The man
who dives in the depths of his pocket to
clutch his communication ticket and allows
his cane to slip unhee to the floor;
the matron who gathers up her baby
and leaves her portemonaie on the seat,
the youlg G lady who fOrgets her parasol
in an absorbing Irritation with the tall
army officer ON the opposite side Of the
ferry boat are each disposed to consider
themselves exceptional victims of cir
cumstances, and will be surprised to
learn that the average number of lost
articles returned to the Office is aoout
our Thousand Year, an average of more
than three hundred q month. A Irregular
system is pursued in regard 10 these
stray properties, every article brought i'll
being carefully labelled with the date
and number ofthe train or name of the
boat, and a careful descriptive entry
made in a book kept for that purpose.
1t is amusing to scan the curious list
Take specimen day of last month, and
it reads: Overalls and shit; Winchester
rife; cane; umbrella; umbrella; shawl;
towels, etc; clothing dirty in newspaper
lunch basket, brown leather ba2; tobacco
box; package of chocolate; overcoat; cane;
boots; linen duster; two books "Ameri-
can Orator. and "COmpendluIn;" red
leather bag; engrayers' and designers
book; treatise or insane asylulns; gent e.
mans chimney-pot hat; new suit OF
clothing; zinc thimble; electrotype plate;
mock diamond pin; lady's sealskin
purse.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
WOman,s Face.

"What furniture can give such finish
to room, as a tender woman's face, "
asks George Elliott. Not any, we are
happy to answer, provided the glow Of
health tempers the tender expression.
The pale, anxious, bloodless face of the
consumptive, or the evident sufferings
of the dYspeptic, induce feelings of sor-
row and grief on our part and compel
us to tell them of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" the sovereign rem
edy for consumption and other diseases
of the respiratory system as well as dys-
pepsia and other digestive troubles.
Sold everywhere.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
DIFFERENT PATHS.


] lately talked with one who strove
To show that all my ways was dim,
That his alone-the road to Heaven,
And thus IL was ! answered.:
"Strike not the staff hold away,
You cannot give me yours, dear friend,
Up the steep hill our paths are set
In different ways to one sure end.
What though with eagle glance upfixed
On heights beyond our mortal ken.
You tread the broad sure stones of Faith
More firmly than do weaker men.
To each according to his strength:
But as we leave the plains below
Let us carve out wider stair,
broader pathway through the snow.
And when upon the golden crest
We stand at last together freed
From mists that circle round the base,
And clouds that but obscure our creed
We shall perceive that though our steps
Have wandered wide apart, dear friend
No pathway can be wholly wrong
That leads unto one perfect end
LIVERY Other Saturday.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
Senator's See 1.pfuries.

E. ID. York in Photographic Monthly.
There seems to be some misapprehen-
sion as to the character of these ap-
pointments. They are not always stem
ographers, nor even generally so.
Many senators have appointed their
sons, their nephews, or other relatives.
In almost every case it has been some
person from the senator home, or some
one near him whom he judged suitable
for such confidential relation. Very
few of them know more than the short
hand alphabet. They are not appointed
for that, but because they can be useful
in many other ways, looking after the
senator's papers and running his
numerous errands about the city, and
at the departments.
This it will be seen could have, and
in fact has had little or no effect upon
the stenographic profession at the cap
itol. Naturally also the suggestion as
to any ''test," when the character of
the employment is considered, will be
manifestly impracticable. Quite large
number of shorthand amanuenses
find more or less steady employment
taking letters during the sessions of
congress, but 1 do not think their field
has been seriously encroached on by
this resolution, as many who have made
appointments under it never would
have employed any one if they had to
pay for it out of their own funds, and
others who are rich employ a shorthand
writer just the same, and appoint some
friend to a virtual sinecure under this
resolution.
This explanation will relieve the
minds'of any hopeful stenographic as
pirant, unless he be the favorite of some
senator, present or prospective, for
these places are only for personal pro-
teges, and not open for general public
competition. Of course, there may be
now and then a sporadic case of APP
pointment for shorthand ability, but, as
the saying goes, the exception only
proves the rule.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23

Forgot the Main Feature.
Arkansaw Traveller
The other day, while Major Dodridge
was sitting in his dooryard, the gate
opened and strange looking man has
tily approached.
'Is this Major Dodridge?''
'Yes, sir.'
''Of the Eighth Arkansaw during the
| warp
yes" beginning to look with inter-
est at the stranger.
'Dont you remember me, major?"
mo, can't place YOU"
'.Take look at me-" showing back
his hat.
Don't remember that 1 ever saw you
BEFORE
II am Hank Parsons!' exclaimed the
man, bracing himself as though he ex-
pected the major to rush into his arms.
Don't recall the name,'' said the
major.
us it possible? 1 did not think you
would ever forget me. I'll refresh your
memory. AT Shiloh, while the battle
was raging with murderous fury, 1
found you lying on the field Shot
through both legs. took you on my
back and carried you to spring in the
shade. Now don't you recollect me?"
Let me see," unused the major. 81
remember of having been wounded; but
| can't recall the fact, if it be fact, of
any one taking me to spring.
This is indeed strange" said the dis
appointed man. 81 looked forward to
meeting you with such anticipatioDs of
a warm greeting, Well, well, the world
has indeed reached its ungrateful age
The occurrence is as fresh to my mind
as though it had taken place yesterday.
l gave you drink of whisky and -"
''Whatn' exclaimed the major,
springing to his feet. ''Gave me a
drink of whisky! Oh, yes, remember
now," Selling the mans hand. "Oh,
I'll never forget that drink! The whis-
ky was so new that corn meal was float
ing round in it, but we enjoyed it. Re-
member you! Why, l should cavort.
Why didn't you guard against possible
embarrassments by mentioning some of
the main features of the occurrence"
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
Best Goods are Put in Smallest Parcels.

The old proverb is certainly true in
the case of DR.. Pierces pleasant Purg-
alive Pellets" which are little, sugar
wrapped parcels, scarcely larger than
mustard seeds, containing as much ca
thartic power as is done up in the big
gest, most repulsive-looking pill. I'm
like the big pills, however, they are
mild and pleasant in their operation
do not produce gripping pains, nor rem
der the bowels cOstive after using.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
Mischief is Wrought

by bad cooking, tough meats, late hours,
business worries, irregular livers, sour
dispositions, evil digestion and impure
blood. Much of this mischief can be
overcome by the use of Browns Iron
Bitters best tonic ever made.
Mrs. Emile Crawford, Reidsville. Ga,
writes, ''After trying Browns Iron Bit
tiers we are persuaded that it is all that
it claims to be-a good and reliable tom
ic." Thousands of others speak in like
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
MericO's Gro,rth,
manner.

According to the most recent Stats
tics the population of Mexico is now
100000 aud there are 146 cities, 372
towns, 4.1S6 villages. 5 missions, 1863
haciendas, and 1905 ranches, besides
2.213 collections of groups Of houses,
tabulated as congregations, barrios,
rancherias, etc. The value of private
real estate, rural, is 73.000;000; pri-
vate real estate in cities, 81, 56S. 036, 600;
cattle of all kinds belonging to the ma
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
TAINTED q Rest.

VuNtto u xteSts
From the Chicago Tribune.
New Yorker Cooking for country
board.) How far is your house from
the depot?
Farmer. Half mile.
New Yorker. How many passenger
trains day?
Farmer. Twenty-seven each way.
New Yorker. How many times do
you go after the mail day?
Farmer. Sixteen times.
New Yorker. Can you get all the
New York morning and evening papers
promptly?
Farmer. Yes.
New Yorker. Is there a telegraph
operator at the station night and day?
Farmer. Yes. All of the time.
New Yorker. Well, 1 guess I'll take
the room for week The doctor saws
[ am worked and need rest.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
He Understood the Subject.

Philadelphia Call.
Reporter are your views on
the tariff, Mr.. Cleveland"
Cleveland-..Thet tar what?'
1.-The tariff-t-a-r-i-f-f.'
''Well, the fact is dom know much
about zoology; never had no time to
look into it, you see. Been too busy
with public duties"
You are in favor of extending
American commerce, l SUPPOSED"
Eyes stree; but I'd veto any bill to
lower tolls ON the Erie canal"
do you think American manufac-
lures need protection"
''Well, l don't know aboat that
Seems to me most of 'em are pretty
well insured now. but still l don't mind
signing bills for new fire companies if
the people want EN-
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO VoLTAIC
BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on
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afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vitality
and manhood, and all kindred troubles. Also
for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, and
many other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed. No
risk is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed.
Write them at once for illustrated pamphlet
free
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23

One-third of all who die in active middle life
are carried off by consumption. The most
frequent cause is a neglected cold, cough,
hoarseness, bronchial trouble or asthma, ali of
which may be permantly cured BY Ebert
EXTRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY.
Sold by druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23
London cabs earn 81, 100000 per annum.
The government supports 400 John Smiths

The new combination of Smart Weed and
Belladonna, as used in Carter's Backache Plas-
tiers has proved to be one of the best that could
be made. Try one of these popular plasters in
any case of weak or lame back, backache, rheu-
matism, neuralgia, soreness Of the chest or
lungs, &c, and you will be surprised and
pleased by the prompt relief. In bad cases of
chronic dyspepsia, plaster over the pit of the
stomach stops the pain at once. Ask for Car
ter's Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache
Plastcrs. Price % cents.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23

| "a woman has been arrested in New York for
cruelty whipping her oldest son. She told the
magistrate that she didn't know it was viola
ton of the law for woman to ''bang her heir. ="
Then he doubled the amount of her ball.
| loYrisfo7rD Herald
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-10-23

A farmers wealth depends on the condition
of his stock. When scraggy and feeble they
are especially liable to distempers, fevers, colds
and all diseases which. destroy animals. Thou
sands of dollars are saved annually by that val
liable old stand by, UNCLE SANS CONDI-
-TION POWDER.