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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
HOW MUCH AMI WORTH
PAULINE GLEASON.

Nv the pleasant fire they sat one night,
Husband and wife alone,
And they talked of the changes they had seen
And OF no " the years had flown;
OF the sons, now scattered far and near,
And the daughters wood and wed;
"We're only two in the house once more,
oh, Mary, my wife, he saidI
when we were alone forty years ago,
So young and happy and poor,
There wasn't prettier girl than you.
Nor better one, am sure.
promised then I'd make you rich,
II you d only share my life;
rm worth a million dollars to-day,
million dollars, dear wifeF
"How much am I WORTH" she smilingly
He looked in her tender face;
He looked In her eyes then closed his own,
And thought for little space.
"YOu are worth the life I've spent with YOU,
You are worth its richest joys;
You are worth more gold than can be told
You are worth my girls and boys.
''You are worth the years that are yet to
Yor are worth the world to me:
oh, Mary. there is not gold enough
To say what you're worth to mel"
"Well dear, was worth the world to you
More than forty years ago;
million is but bagatele
To the whole wide world. you know
$50. then, we have never been poor at all.
Now isn't II nice to know
That you were \ million billionsire
More than forty years ago?
So tell me the difference, Frank.
.It isn't much" he said with a smile;
ave gathered a million from the pile,
And locked it up in bank"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

which she has chosen, will be watched
with an interest as keen and genuine a.
is the pride which every admIrer of
ability and courage must feel in the tri
umphs of her past Among other honors
which have been conferred upon Mrs
Leslie we NAV mention the distinguished
decoration of "El Busto del Lihertador."
recently bestowed upon the government
of Venezuela. This new order, a golden
medallion set i'll star rays of brilliamts. is
attached t0 the breast by golden buck
lei ribbon of the national colors. Upon
the observe side of the medallion is a
! likeness en- profile OF Simon Bolivar; on
the reverse, the arms of Venezuela. The
workmanship of the erderis exceptional,
ly fine while the decoration is as striking
as it is superb. We append the text of
the decree comforting the order:
THE president of the United States Of
Venezuela, with the az probation ofthe
fedora! council, we hereby confer the
decoration of Ell Busto del Libertador
upon Mrs. Frank Leslie. This order.
Instituted in memory Ofthe hero founder
OF the five South American republ cs, is
an honor the more precious since the
country confers it only upon its distin-
guished children and upon those, wheth-
er born in the republic orin other climes
who have rendered service in the cause
of humanity, progress and civilization.
Given under the hand and seal of the
minister Of state for foreign affairS, 81
Caracas, this 26th day ofSeptember. 1884
CREsPo."
Vincent Amengual, secretary of the
Gpnata -
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
Tilden,s Home,

Greystone is huge pile of rock quar-
ried from the neighbOring hills and Is
impressive from is size. 1t contain s
ninety.nine rooms and has frontage of
400 feet. in the centre is tall, square
tower. Its effectiveness is in its massive
ness. and Mr.. Cleveland might scour the
banks Of Tn Hudson without finding its
equal IN this and many other respects.
The edificr tands in a park of I2O
acres of magnificent woodland slopes.
broad meadows, sequestered lawns and
lovely glades and gleps From the up
pernost room of the tower, 400 feet
| above the surface Of the Hudson, the
scene is magnificent To the north are
the Peekskll mountains and the envi-
ronment of West Point to the west are
the Palisades; to the south the upper
part of New York City and the hills of
Staten Island, while on the east ale the
sail-f1ecked waters of Long Island Sound.
On every hand the prospect is not less
jtveral large silver rs which Mr.. Tilden
imported from Greece. These are inter-
spersed with unique and beautiful COL
lection Of trees and shrubs, among which
are golden oaks and elders. purple
beeches, and evergreens from the deep
est shades Of green To the richest shades
of gold. Chief among the latter is a
MT ft,1 .f
arbor vitae. From The rear veranda the
grounds descend by a succession of six
terraces to the Hudson, 400 yards dis
tant.
Standing directly vest of the mansion
is an oak tree that towers above the
other monarchs of the forest 1t is SYM
metrical almost to fault and never fails
to attract attention. Mr. Cleveland
asked if there was any tradition connect
ed with it. His host smilincly informed
him that he knew of none, except tha;
it had been DUBBED the "Tiden Oak"
The house is seventy feet wide. The main
hall of the building exteuds completely
across it from east to west. and is lofty
and wide. On the right is the secre-
tary's office. The secretary, as he sits at
his d' SIX, can look at portraits of Will
liam Cullen Bryant. Charles O'Connor
and Samuel j. Tilden. Next to this
room is a wide stairway and next to II
the dressing room. At the end of the
ball is the entrance to the rear piazza,
and on tie left side one may enter the
reception room, dining room or library.
Mr.. Tilden's sleeping apartments and
The chief guest room are on the second
floor. In the latter Mr. Cleveland slept.
The furniture is sati,iwood, trimmed
with bamboo. The room is forty by
twenty feet, and is perfect in its appoint
ments Not far from this room is anOth
er fitted up with a handsome billiard
table and other requirements Of the
game. The third floor is entirely occu-
pied Ly sleeping ROOMS. In walking
through the grounds Mr.. Cleveland made
friends with two magnificent St. Ber-
Dard dogs owned by Mr.. Tilden. He
failed, however, to soften the temper of
a huge mastiff, whose liberty is restrain
ed by fine steel chain. He showed
much interest in Mr.. Ti'den's cattle and
poultry display, and complimented his
host on his taste and knowledge in snch
matters. Springfield Republican.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
RUINED BY RED LIGHTS.
The Ignis.Fatuus That Lured an En-
gineer 10 Destruction.

ADO ycu see that poor old bloat walk
ing up the track, there2" remarked a
switchman to some loungers in his little
shanty "See how groggy he walks.
He's wreck; no good on earth any
more to himself or anybody else. Two
years ago that man was the crack engin-
eer of this road. He had all the posts NJ
honor. IF there was a fying special to
be run with the president or the direct
ors or some big bugs on the private car
he was always selected. His regular job
was pulling the limited. A better man
never thumped throttle. But red lights
ruined him. Yes, sir, red lights got
away with him, an1 now lie couldn't get
a freight engine and hasn't run a mile in
six months. All owing TO them internal
red lights"
What do you mean? Didhe fail to
stop some time for red light and thus
cause an accident"
oh, no it wasn't thHt, sir. He never
had a wreck of no kind sivc himself
lie got so he couldn't walk up the street
hut he would stop 1T every place where
there was a red i.ht out. Vow look at
him"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
A WICKED CORPSE.
Irregular Proceedings OF a Dead Man
Who Refused a Decent Burial,

Irregular Proceedings OF a Dead Man
Who Refused a Decent Burial.
The colored people of Lowandes coun-
ty are somewhat mystifed over the
irregular proceedings of corpse which
refused the decent burial with which
they were complln. enting it. Craw Du-
can has been for years leader in colored
politics, but he never took to religion. A
ew days ago he became violently i'll,
and, going to bed, he was duly beset by
weeping sisters and Jealous preachers,
but all to no purpose. When the time
came he died, and large concourse of
friends and acquaintances gathered to
pay the last tribute to his memory. As
is the custom among colored people, they
sang over his body all night. The weird
music that hoated over the adjacent
forest that night struck a responsive
chord in the bosom Of the owls of baser
note, and they Joined in the refrain.
About midnight little bird fitted in
OuC uOOI anu Out VI lEo OlueT. 1nlS
caused the assembly to go Oh its knees,
when the leader declared that "speerits
could not harm ligious folks" and the
singing resumed. When daylight came
the weary watchers detailed one squad
to build q coffin and another to dig
grave. The rude casket was first COM
pleted and conducted TO the proper
place. 1t was put on two chairs facing
each other beside the corpse. Friends
drew around to take last look, pail
bearers put themselves in position to
bear the burden to the grave; the coffin
vas held over the open grave, and at
word 1t was let drop to the bottom In
an instant the lid went flying off the
coffin, and the dead man arose and ours
ed with all the exuberance of Liam
who had worked on a canal. The mour-
ners scattered in every direction. But
the funny part of it is they insist he is
really dead, and will have nothing to do
with him. ValdOsta (Ga.) Letter.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
SPOTTING THE "SPOTTER.,
How the Porter Marks Him For Hi
Own.

Three men were comfortably seated on
the sofa of one of the new "Boudoir'
cars, that had been sidetracked at the
Central Passenger Station to remain ovel
in the city, few nights ago. One Of
them was the conductor of the car. al
old employe Of the road; another was
tine porter, fat, well fed colored man
with mischievous twinkle in the white
chalks of his eyes, and the third Times.
Star writer.
'Just got back from trip to Jackson
vile, Florida" said the conductor "The
car was crowded all the way. 1 never
seen SO many people going South as
there are this Spring. Oh, yes, a great
many of them are visiting the Exposi-
tiop, but more people are going south for
their health than / ever noticed before"
AN some of 'enr amt going for neith-
er one, you heerd me say" chimed in the
colored man, as he showed his blacking
apparatus under one of the chairs.
"What are they going for?" asked the
newsman.
"Why, they're these yere spoilers
what amt got no business nowhar, 'cept
to watch de conductor and de porter, 50
dey's can't steal muffin off'n de com.
pany."
New thing on this line, amt it?"
"Yes, it is" explained the conductor.
They've just been put on in the last few
months. The officials got an idea that
the New Orleans Exposition would be a
great harvest fer the conductors, | sup.
pose, and they want to stop any knock
ing down that might be going on. You
bel we can all tell 'spotter' the minute
he gets on car. In the first place, he
gives himself away by never carrying
any baggage with him, and then he al
ways takes a seat in the very last chair,
So that he can see everything that goes
on ahead of him. When the conductor
has taken up all the fares in that car, the
'spotter' gets up in lazy sort of a way
and follows him to the next car"
dls illS ldip. uOCo hS! llttITupttu
the writer.
''Oh, yes, the 'spotter' always has a
through ticket. The only thing that
puzzles conductor" the speaker con-
tnued, sis hat often the same 'spotter'
will ride al different times in two or
three disgIises."
"But dis hesh nigger's done ketched
OH to uat little game, YOU jest risk yo'self.
Ever time we find out 'spotter' goes
and gifts de job o blackin' his boots. l
takes 'em in ter that little private parlor
OBJ mine yonder," said the porter. point.
ing to the little nook behind the stove.
''and den feels up tae top layer OF
leather on de inside bottom ob each
bot, and puts little special mark thar
Oh my own. Next time that rooster gets
on the kyar, can tell him, don't max?
no difference what 'guise he's wearin'.
He amt ikelv ter change his boots, eh,
boss?" and the porter leanel out the
window and chuckled till the glasses
ratified. Cincinnati Times-Star.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

leased. Soon afterward they sold their
property in France and came to this
country.
A SUGGESTION.
"And what connection had you with
cast" the writer asked the detective, to
whose notebook the Dispa ch has been
repeatedly indebted for good stories.
Nothing, except this" was the reply.
"The Count st. Mande was arrested by
me in England in 1870, for swindling a
London jeweler, and served three years
in Clerkenwell. Afterward l met him
in Paris. and subsequently learned this
episode in his history which have just
related. By the way, there is Cne singu-
lar fact. Triele aud Seillon both sailed
for America in the sam, vessel with the
count and his wife and son, and all SEEM
ed to be on the very best of TERMS"
"And what do you infer from that?"
the writer asked.
That st. MandG was a smart man, and
that one good turn deserves another"
was the answer. n. Y. Dispatch.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

O'd age AMI blindness prevent Bap-
tist preacher in RabUn county, Ga. from
going out Of his house, so his congrega-
ton 60 to him and hear him preach in
his house every Sunday. He is 101 years
of age. New York Sun.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

Mrs. Sarah Drew, of Hal fax, is 100
wears of age. She has Just concluded to
join the church, AID has united with the
Congregationalists.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

There are records showing that when
Mrs. Richard Nash died at Coal Castle.
Penn, on the oath ult. she was lO4
years and months old.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

He WHO'S never guilty of follies, is not
so wise as he imagines.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

In Ohio, the question of mixed
schools has taken a curious shape.
The movement to abolish the color
line altogether and send the white
and black children to the same
buildings has been checked by the OPP
position of the colored teachers, who
profess to believe that the time has
not yet quite come when the black
children will be cordially welcomed to
rooms where white children are taught.
They also hold-and this is probably
the chief reason for their attitude
that the policy of mixed-schools tends
to decrease the opportunities OF the
colored teacher for employment and
hence removes from colored youth an
important educational incentive.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
The Cattlemen Must Co.

Washington Special: The cattlemen Of
the Indian Territory have failed in their
appeal to the president and Secretary La.
mar, to have the forty days limit,
in which they are to remove their
herds, extending to 100 days. Mr.. Lamar
telegraphed their representative that.
after a full consultation with Gen.
Sheridan and special discussion Of the sit
uation by the cabinet, the president has de-
cided not to modify his recent proclamation.
The object of the cattlemen was to get a
delay until congress could meet, and they
could use their influence there to checkmate
the president. So many congressman are
partners i'll the Indian Territory ranches
that it would not bea difficult matter to Sc
cure any sort Of protection the cattlemen
might desire. Nota single ranc:man has vet
movedto drive his cattle to otherranges. al
were calculating on remaining until mex.
spring, or until their leases ex.
PRED. The cattle lobby here has
been working with tremendous ener.
gy during the past ten days, and is sore
~ disappointed at the turn things are tax.
ing. The removal, it is feared, will not be
effected by peacea BILE measures. Every pos.
sible effort is expected from the cattiemen
to maintain their possession until congress
meets; 4 lively fight is expected over the
question.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Grant Monument Fund.

At q meeting of the Grant monument
fund committee in New York, sub-com-
mittee reported as follows:
That the committee appointed by Mayor
Grace shall be constituted the Grant Mon
ument association, for the purpose Of col
lecting funds for the erection over the re-
mains OF Gen. Grant, at their final resting
place in New York, a great national mon
ument, which shall appropriately testify to
future ages the appreciation by the civilized
world OF the genius, valor and deeds of the
grandest character Of the country; that an
executive committee OF fifteen be appointed
to complete and direct the organization to
accomplish the contemplated purpose, to
appoint subcommittee in New York and
other localities to aid in the proposed work,
and that an appeal be made to the people
OF the United States to contribute to the
proposed fund to this end that an adequate
sum may be speedily raised with which
memorial may be erected which shall be
considered a fitting tribute to the grandest
hero OF modern times and that all news
papers, railroads, telegraph and express
companies, postnlasters, banks, churches,
municipal authorities, commercial bodies
and exchanges, manufa cturing and business
establishments be requested to cooperate
in the immediate collection OF contribu-
tions, to beforwarded to the committee or
the mayor Of New York.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Chicago real estate is booming not

Chicago real estate is booming not
withstanding dullness in some other
commodities. Land in the drygoods
quarter without buildings has been re-
Gently valued at $4,000 a front foot
by an impartial board of appraisers,
and some choice properties in thesame
vicinity have been valued as high as
$4,000 per front foot. A corner lot
in not the best section of the city, with
a poor four-story brick building omit,
has just been sold at therate of 81 900
a foot. These figures would have been
startling to Chicagoan a few years
ago, but now he is startled at nothing,
unless it be at a doubling stranger
who cannot see his way clear to the
conclusion that Chicago is ultimately
to become the most populous city in
the world.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Trial of Louis Riel.

The trial OF Louis Riel is progressing at
Regina, NV. T. Riels counsel have
ceased to fight, intending to build up the
entire defense on the insanity plea Brown
put in twenty documents identified as in
Riel's handwriting and signed by him, all
OF which were directed to half-breeds and
Indians, informing them Of his success at
Duck Lake and Fish Creek, and urging
them to raid forts and stores, capture po-
MES, ammunition and arms, and join the
rebels as soon as possible. Riel was shown
to be the leader OF the movement, etc.
A remarkable scene occurred few days
ago. Riel interrupted the proceedings and
asked to be allowed to examine witnesses
himself. Counsel, he said, came from affair
and did not understand the circumstance
and neglected to ask witnesses important
questions. Counsel admitted there was a
rupture, and the prisoner refused informa-
ton and assistance in any way. Riel said
he could not allow his moral integrity to
suffer, as counsel wassseeking to establish
his insanity. He did not care for mere ami
NAL existence, if not accom panied by the
long dispute followed. The prisoner and
counsel reached no agreement. Riel still
pressed the claim to be heard. Counsel
stated that they would abandon the defense
if Riel interferred in the case. Riel persist
ed, and asked to have counsel discharged
and he would conduct the case. Legal
authorities were quoted, and the court
ruled the counsel should defend him. tits
expected that further quarrels will result
in the abandonment of the defense.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Gen. Grants Funeral.

New YORK Special.-Gen. Hancock an
nounced that the following arrangement
had been decided upon: The fourth
artillery OF Fort Adams, under com
mand of Maj. Adams, will fire salute at
Mount McGregor, and Maj. Randolp phi COM
manding the Fifth artillery at Fort Hamil-
ton will fire a final salute on the day OF the
funeral Gen. Hancock and staff, accom-
panied by Gen. Sherman, will pro-
coed to Mount McGregor on the night
OF Aug. 2. The remains will be CON
veyed by train consisting OF car for the
family, one for the remains, two for the es-
cort which will number not more than sixty
men, one for the clergy and pall-bearers, one
for Gen. Hancock and staff and one for the
press. Thefirst stop will be made al Sarato-
ga and the second at Albany. At the latter
place Adjutant- General Farnsworth will
assume charge OF removing the remains to
the capitol where Gov. Hill assumes con-
troll. From Albany to this city the re-
mains will be in care Of, Gen. Hancock.
Having arrived here, the first division N.
Y. S. n. G. will escort the body to the CITY
hall. Here guard will be placed until the
day OF the funeral.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

The growth of Western cities is
among the wonders of the age. Chi
cago, St. Paul and Minneapolis never
fail to excite the wonder OF tourists,
while the growth of Kansas City, Mo-.
during the twenty years past, can only
be described as phenomenal. Beginning
in 1865 with a population Of 5000.
an enumeration just completed gives
i 100000. The assessed wealth in
1870 was $9,000,OO0; now it is $780,.
100000. In 1875 the exchanges at
it's Clearing House were $50, 4O7, 967;
in 1884 they were $177,175, 468. 32.
In 1878 145 permits for new buildings
were issued, the cost ofthe whole being
$232,000;in 1884, 2,121 permits were
issued, to erect buildings costing 49,
100000. In 1872, with population
OF 10000, the municipal debt was ST.
100000; under growth to 100000
the debt has. been reduced to $1,000
OOO-the most remarkable fact in the
whole exhibit. The city is now agreat
railroad center, with lines stretching
to every point of the compass, and
embracing 81, 900 miles of track.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
THE NEWS SUMMARIZED.
The Minnesota state Fair Racing.

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The race committee of the state agricul
tural society has completed its programme
OF fair races, having arranged with
leading horsemen of ST. Paul and Mime
apolis for citizens purses to be given by
the people of both cities. 1t is arranged
that the Minneapolis purses shall be
contested on Wednesday, the 9th OF Septem-
Der, and those OF St. Paul on the following
Friday. The general programme has been
prepared with a great deal OF care, and in
cludes provisions for trotting, running and
pacing events-twenty- six races in all. The
free-for-all for stations is to take place on
Tuesday of fair week. Thepurse is $4,000,
and the event is open to all stations except
expected to start are Jerome Turner,
Epaulette. Milo, Gilbert, Sprague and Mont
gomery all Of which are now trotting on
the Eastern circuit, Johnston and other
well-known horses will also take part in
these events arranged for. The races,
which the committees Will announce
as 'breeders' stakes,'' are those that
were planned by the Minnesota AS
ISOLATION OF Trotting and Pacing Horse
Breeders, and which closed last spring with
a large number OF entries. The society, by
vote, decided that these stakes should be
contested for at the state fair: and the fair
committee has added $50 to each stake.
The race conditions are as follows: -Four
to fill and three to start; no entry to be rec
ognized unless accompanied by the entrance
purse; all entries to close Aug. % at -
o'clock. All races are to be called prompt
1y at 80 p. NJ, and started at 2 p. M.
each day. National rules will govern
trotting and American rules the running
races.