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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

and allow implements to be used among
growing crops. They insure the growth
of yecetation that would otherwise
suffer from excess of moisture. They
are of especial advantage to corn,
where rapid growth is promoted by a
soil that is fairly dry and quite warm.
Underdrains, during wet season. not
only keep the soil sufficiently dry 10
allow corn to make RAPID growth.
but they have the effect of raising its
temperature.
That underdrains are highly beneficial
during seasons of protracted drought
many persons who have never had an OPP
portunity to watch their operations are
inclined to doubt. Still all who have
seen corn on drained fields and have
compared its condition with that plant
ed on land that was not provided with
tile are prepared to give evidence in
favor of drainage for preventing the in
juries that are produced by prOtracted
drought. The prospect is that the
largest crops Of corn, wheat rye, and
oats in the west this season will be har-
vested from land that is underdrained.
They are not suffering from drought
like crops that we're planted on I'M
drained land. The auctioneer who de-
clared that the clothes he offered for
sale would keep the wearer warm in
winter and cool in summer obviously
claimed too much for them. But is is
no exaggeration to say that underdrains
serve to keep the soil dry in a wet sea-
son and to keep it moist during the
prevalence of very severe drought.
Seeing is believing" in this as in other
matters. A visit to any portion of the
west at the present time will convince
one that underdrains supply moisture
to plants during very dry weather.
During very warm weather the air
contains q vast amount of invisible
vapor. This vapor of water may be
condensed by causing it to como in
contact with some cold substance. rs
the outer surface of pitcher filled with
ice. Under drains cause currents of air
10 circulate through them into the soil
As the soil is much cooler than the air
that passes between its particles much
of the invisible vapOr it contains
is condensed in the form of dew,
and is made available for plant growth.
This condensed vapOr is deposited
deep in the soil, where it will not be
evapOrated As it would be if it was on
the surface of the ground. 1t is within
easy reach of the roots OF the plants
that are watered from below and not
from above. They are constantly re-
ceiving the benefit of an underground
watering Most persons have noticed
that the walls of cellars through which
there is free circulation of air are
moist during very dry seasons. The
vapor is condensed on them because
they are comparatively cold. The
same thing takes place when air passes
through drains and the soil that is above
them. Chicago Times.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
Short Railways in Mckee.

The Cty Of Mezico Tco Republics
SAYS: The state of Hidalgo has passed
a general law for the regulation of the
construction and maintenance of rail-
reads which will undoubtedly give
great impetus to the construction Of
short railways to connect the farms
and mines of that rich state with lines
already traversing it The law pre-
scribes the mode in which the right of
way may be secured for the location Of
railroads and tramways and thereby re-
moves the worst obstacle with which
railway extension, and particularly the
building Of branch roads. has had to
contend with heretofore. 1t is stated
on good authority that several large
property-owners and corporations have
only waited for the passage OF this new
law, which does away with the neceesl-
ty Of obtaining charters for railroads
confined to the state. before carrying
out some well-matured plans for rail-
bodybuilding. 1t Is to b hoped that
tuC OLucI St6t0S VIII AVhSW WIG %
ample set by Hidalgo, and adopt gen.
eral railroad laws, which should Be as
uniform 40 possible. and which can re-
suit only in encouraging the construc-
ton of short lines, which in tho course
of time may be consolidated into trunk
lines and important railway systems, As
has been the case in the older ones Of
the United States. 1t viii always be
easier to secure sufficient oorpor alton
for the construction of short lines than
for the building of extensive systems,
and nothing can more assist the cOun-
try's general development than the
building of short lines which facilitate
communication between producing and
consuming points. There is private
wealth enough in the country to cover
it with net Of short railway lines with
i'm the course of few years, and only
in this way can the heavy investment;
made already in this country in trunk
lines ever be expected to become profit
able.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

for his humorous speeches, especially
one in which he mercilessly ridiculed
lawyer holding a militia commission.
who had undertaken to criticiae the
martial exploits of Gen. Harrison. II
was with him however, a subject OF
regret that he had ever said a funny
thing in debate, and he used to advise
his young friends never to make hum
orous speeches. "A man" said he one
day, must be funny or wise. You will
rise higher in the long run to be wise.
This reputation of mine for humor
hangs about my neck like the body OF
death. 1t is the Nemesis which will
haunt me to my grave. Shun it while
you may"
Stephen A. Douglas was short,
thick-set man, with fiorid, clean-shaven
cOuntenance. and a nervous manner.
which made him attractive to friend
and foe, and gained for him the sobri-
quet of 1.-The Little Giant" His mind
was capable of grasping. Analysing
and calculating the most abstract and
difficult subjects. He had deep-toned
voice. and his gestures were energetic
and somewhat graceful.
We may not have the equals of
Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams. John
Rutledge, Webster, Clay, Calhoun. or
Prentiss. but as whole the congress
sional orator of to-day is far superior
to that of the near, or the distant, past.
Verbatim reporting has proved great
injury to congressional oratory. In the
Olden time the senators and represen-
tatiyes would listen to those who were
speaking with the attention of assem-
blages of trained critics. When ver-
batim reports of the debates we're made
and printed, these congressional listen
ers were no longer to be found. A
senator or representative who had
carefully prepared himself would. IS he
commenced his speech, see his audience
engaged in every other way than lis
taning to his accents. Some would be
in groups chatting, others would be
reading newspapers or books, and the
rest indting epistles or directing pub
lie documents to their constituents. Ii
would be- difficult for him to say what
he had intended were there not another
stimulus by which his tongue and his
patience were rendered inexhaustible-
the rfiection that although his words
were falling lifeless upon the ears of
his ostensible audience they would he
read by attentive constituents at home.
1t is to them that speeches in congress
have been addressed since the introduce
ton of verbatim reporting. Congress
men who were noted for their eloquence
upon the home-stump have floundered
through written platitudes at the CAPT
toll. often prepared for them by some
journalist for stated compensation. -
Ben: Pertey POore, in The ChatauQu0n.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
Mexican Mules on Street-Cars.

One of the thirteen little Mexican
mules purchased by the Street Railway
company is very unruly. To put it
mildly, he is a ''hOly terror" He is
small in size, yellow in color, and gen.
tie looking in appearance. but in reali-
ty he is very, very wicked. He was
hitched to car alongside of big-eared
mule. The trip from the stables at the
lower end of Franklin street to the ter
mination of the line at the corner OF
Main and Fifth streets was not a pleas
ant one by any means for the poor
driver. The stubborn mule wanted 10
60 in every direction but the right one.
He made several attempts to haul the
car and his mate down side streets. A
few times he stopped and could scarce
ly b. budged. At last, however. the
end of the first half of the trip was
reached.
A circus occurred ut this point.
While the mules were being changed
from one end of the car TO the other to
make the return trip the little Mexican
plug got wrathy and made things for a
short time howl. He jumped. kicked,
rolled over and over. broke loose from
the other mule, and made several cir
cults around the car with the driver
holding onto the lines for dear life. He
then started up Main street at a wild
rate of speed. dragging the driver be-
hind him. but the driver would not let
90 the lines. The scene created con-
siderable excitement and fun before the
little beast was stopped and returned
to the car. The employees of the lines
threaten to strike if these mules persist
in their deviliry as they did yesterday.
One hitched to Second street car
executed a number of acrobatic feats at
the corner of Main and Second streets,
such as trying to kick the drivers hat
from his head. trying to walk backward
through the car, standing on his head.
and terrifying a number of ladies'
Evansville journal.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
wilkins Wit.
The tree of truth is often hacked by
Il

The tree of truth is often hacked by
falsehood acts.
Self made men often find great plea
sure in repeating the first command
ment
II God was as ardent lover as man.
he would not be blind 10 our faults.
People who are usually alone do not
seek congenial company.
The nose attractive and best paying
creature in life's museum Is the
hum-bug.
1t is difficult to choose between a
strong minded woInan and weak
minded man.
The church is the toll gate, the minis
ter the guide board. the congregation
the travellers, and the devil boss of the
pitch holes on the road to heaven.-
Whitehall Times.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
Drainage and Drought.

That the placing of drain-tile several
feet below the surface of land natur-
ally low and generally moist is of great
value in carrying of the water will be
readily admitted. 1t is reasonable to
presume that such land will be greatly
benefited by providing an outlet for
the water that would otherwise be re-
tanned by the soil till il could be carried
off by the slow process of evaporation.
Low lands are generally much richer
than those that are elevated, ~ they
receive by the constant flow of water
through and over the soil vegetable
and mineral substances that produce
fertility. They are the last portions of
farm that are ordinarily cultiva rated.
as the cosEof draining them is greater
than the new settler can meet Not
only in New England and middle states,
but in most of the western states and
territories. the high lands are first cul-
tivated. There are more days in the
year that the pillow can be used on high
land than on low, and the farmer who
is improving new place desires to
nave as many acres IN crop Is he can
manage.
That upderdrains are Of great al-
vantage to moderately high land in a
wet season is obvious. The tile carry OF
most of the water immediately after. a
heavy rain and leave the soil in con
dition 10 be worked BY the pillow. Land
that is tile-draiued can be plowed ear
licr in the spring than that which is not
provided with artificial passages for the
water. and the success of small grains
largely depends on early sowing. Tile
drainage is also highly beneficial to
crops that are TO be cultivated during
a rainy season. Corn is more Ekely to
suffer from IN excess than from de-
ileicncy Of. moisture IN the soil. The
hoe. plow. and cultivator can not b.
's-sd 10 advantage when the soil con-
Ia ". nucl, water. Tile drains. carr,
~ tbs water from . cultivated field
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
"ConsumptiouCure3

would he truthful name to give to DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" the
most efhcacious medicine vet discovered
for arresting the early development of pull
disease. But consumption cure
would not sufficiently indicate the scope OF
it's influence and usefulness. In all the
many diseases which spring from a derange.
ment of the liver and blood the Discovery
is safe and sure specific. OF all druggists.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
Why Did They I,augh2

Bob" Have you sold your humorous
article to any newspaper yct?"
Sam-"l've shown it to several edi-
tors, but none of them have bought it. y
Bob Perhaps they don't think it
funny enough" -,
Sam-''Oh yes they do. for they all
laughed. "-ls1as Sytt'saS
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
ln,he Country all sum mer

The man who takes his family into the
country for the summer should remember
that he will save his children great deal OF
pain and himself large amount OF money
i'm doctors bills, if he is thoughtful enough
to carry a supply of PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER. The medicine is u standard spccif-
ic, for all cases of cramps, collie, cholera
morbus, diarrhea, or dyseutery.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

How often is the light of the household
clouded by signs Of melancholy or irrita-
bility on the part of the ladies. Yet they
are not to be blamed, for they are the re-
suit OF ailments peculiar to that sex, which
men know not of. But the cause may he
removed and JOY stored by the use of DR..
Pierces "Favoritc Prescription" which, AZ
a tonic and nervine for debilitated women.
IL certain. safe and pleasant. II is beyond
all compare the great healer of women.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

OLD pill boxes are spread over the land by
the thousands after having been emptied by
suffering humanity. What mass OF sicken-
ing, disgusting medicine the poor stomach
has to contend with. Too much strong medi-
cine. Prickly Ash Bitters is rapidly and
surely taking the place OF all this class OF
drugs. and 10 curing all the lis arising from
q disOrdered condition of the liver. kidneys,
stomach and bowels.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
Rupture, Breach or Hernia.

permanently cured or no pay The worst
cases guaranteed. Pamphlet and references,
10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, SOB Main ST., Buffalo,
~.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

~ you have harbed wire fences, keep Ester-
mary (arbollaalve In your stables. IL currs
color 80 cents and s.. co. at Druggists or by mail
''ele D Co, Black River Falls, Via
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

II you had taken two Of Carter's Little
Liver Pills before retiring You would not
have had that coated tongue or bad taste
in the mouth this morning. Keep vial
with YOU for occasional use.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

Lady philosophers are printing mp for
Concord. Question for solid discussion
"Are caramels wherewithals Of the where
fore or whereof of the whereabouts? New
York Journal.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

No primitive Christian teacher ever made
much Roadway with his work who squirted
a two-inch sluice of tobacco Juice.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

An honest dealer will do his buying and
selling by the same scales. There are no
two weighs about him.-New Orleans Plea
yune.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

The adjournment Of the dry weather in u
much bigger issue than the adjournment OF
congress-.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

Mary Andersons physician ba.
manded her 10 rest year: bu, I,. I'm
physician has not been heard from -oSdhs
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

eyes, SIR" said the sailor, 1--WE seen .
whale that could swallow q beat" oh,
that's nothing" said the landsnan, II have
seen msn hat could swallow sshssems
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

He Ton horseback -''S Shall we take the
highway home?' She-"No; would prefer
the bridal-path, Think. "-Harpers' = Ba Ear.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

The only way to surprise Geronimo
would be To capture him. II would sur
prise his captors, also.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

Why so limping around with your boots
run over, when LYONS Heel Stiheners will
keep them raight?
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

WHY 20 limpinE around with r.
L lun eve. .n when Lyons Heel Surens,.o oo',
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

II remained for the ingenuity of Boston
to lay an egg by machinery that can hatch
out a cock tail.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

No conscientious Prohibitionist will carry
a loaded porcelain egg in his pocket.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07
RNIiREO WIRE.

II il contrary to the harmony OF natur
that u boycott on beer should succeed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

For Cuts, Calls, Old Sores, Scratch
es, Thrush, etc., use Stewards Heal
ing Powder, Is and so cents q box.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

Use the Frazer Axle Grease, tits the best
in the wOrld-will wear twice az long rs any
of her
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

"~trtc'ly vrcr'abier .. S,ric,,,
when applied To Carriers Little Liver Pr.
No mercury. ius.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

II Is the unmanaseable tongue tina. L.,
up stack OF future explanations AVS
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

When Boulanger becomes little more
C conspicuous Gen. Logan ought to have him
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

Relief ia Immediate. and q cure sure. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. 80 cents.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

ICYou Cannot Sleep ~ NtRht.
UsE CARRIERS LITTLE NERVE PILLS. NJ
opium.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-07

w. N. u. ST. j.. No. a-sts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12
Tilden.

we only had time last week 10
mention the demise OF Samuel j. Ill
den. His death was easy and peace
ful, the result OF slight cold His
funeral took place on the 7th' His
grand mansion, Greystono, and aIn-
pie grounds, were thronged with
those who came 10 pay him the last
tribute of respect, The pall-bearers
we're old personal friends, and men
of note. President Cleveland was
present. The funeral rites were those
OF the Presbyterian church, OF which,
il appears, the deceased was a mem
Der. The entire funeral services
were eminently appropriate, The
train then conveyed tho remains to
the family burial place at New Leb'
anon.
Thus has passed away a states
man OF the school and type OF Jeffer'
son, without a peer since Jefferson
himself.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12
Terms as heretofore,
ISAAC H. JULIAN,
San Marcos, Texas.
The Chautauqna Meeting.

CHAUTAUQuA, N. Y, Aug. S.-Rev.
DR.. O. P. Clifford, Baptist preacher
of Boston, preached here this morn.
ing on "Christ and the Woman OF
Samaria", urging that it was the duty
of the people Of the several Christian
denominations 10 recognize equality
of all, to,the end Of bringing unity out
of the diversity Of opinion prevailing.
He alluded to the shutting out of the
Unitnrians from the great Sunday
school parade at Brooklyn, as a mod
ern instance in keeping with the &C.
ton of the Jews when they refused
to have any dealings with the Samar'
itans.
About 5000 persons were gathered
in the several departments Of the
Chautauqua assembly Sunday school
this afternoon. At 4 o'clock Presi
dent Carlisle, of Woodford College
S. c., delivered an address on Chris
tim Ethics. In the evening the
Rev. DIR. Hcbbs, of Louisville, KY.
preached in the amphitheatre.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12
Coming Soon.

CnAurlueuA, N, Y, Aug T. Gen.
Lew. Wallace, lately United States
minister 30 Turkey, lectured this al
ternoon on Turkey and Turks to q
10 a largo audience, The general
said there were no drunken Turks
The Turks loved children, and were
kind 10 animals. They are afraid OF
women, and they arc also the polltest
of people. They are the most de-
won't ofpoople, and yet they are es'
sentially and wholly II military peo-
ple. and are always brave and heroic
The lecturer corrected some errors
as 10 the domestic life OF the Turks
Polygamy, while permitted in Tnr-
key, is not obligatory. or even preVa-
lont. Tho inmates of the harem are
by no means slaves. The lecturer
Paid n high tribute to the matchless
ability and high character OF the Sui
tan now reigning, and said that the
Turks would hold Constantinople I'M
til the six hostile powers could agree
upon ACKNOWLEDGMENT aud distrlbu-
ton Of the Ottoman Empire, and that
they were no nearer nm agreement
than they were 80 twenty years ago.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12

IT'S strange how people forget
from one year to another. Every
winter is the coolest, every summer
the hottest they ever knew. We hear
the latter expression frequently just
now. And yet we are sure this pres
ent summer is only fair average in
this country, and that there have been
fewer extremely hot days than we
have often known. The truth APP
pears to be, that we feel the enervat-
ing influences of this climate more
more, "as the years go by.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12
Gan APOSTLE Of Retr0gressiOn."

That is what the Galveston News
appropriately styles Judge Cook, in
its editorial review Of his speech at
the opening OF our Chautauqua'
which we copy on our first page. by
the way, don't fail to read the News
article. 1t presents the Judges ed
ucational fallacies and fantasies in q
very clear light, showing that they
are "such stuff as dreams are made
Of, and that the educational super
structure reared by the fathers and
founders of our government and franz
ers of our constitution, state and ma
tional, is built upon the rock OF truth
and right. The oflice-seeking "bee
in his bonnet" has clearly played
havoc with Judge Cooks ordinary
good sense, or he surely would never
have made such an exhibition of him
self.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12
Sudden Deaths.

Within the last forty-eight hours
eight or ten deaths have occurred.
Each victim has died within a few
hours after being taken i'll. The
symptoms developed are those of
congestion of the bowels. A number
of citizens have become alarmed,
thinking that kind of cholera has
struck the city. There is no doubt,
however, but what the sickness has
all originated from imprudence in
drinking ice-water and then exposing
oneself to the heat of the sun.-Hous
ton Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-12

The following resolutions were
adopted by the San Marcos Summer
Normal Institute at the regular ses,
sion, July 30:
Resolved, That we, the San
Marcos Summer Normal Institute,
recommend that the Twentieth Leg
islature provide for County Superin
tendents in all counties containing
1000 scholastic population; combin
leg counties with less than that mum
Der, to make the necessary amount
2. That the Twentieth Legislature
provide for a more uniform examina
ton Of teachers over the state.
r. /. STANFIuLD,
Sec'v ;. VI. :. y. i