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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

In the Senate on the 31st LOgan's army
bill was taken up and discussed by Senator'S
Logan and Plumb. Senator Vance made a
speech IN favor of his bill to repeal the civil
service law. In the House O'Neill reported
his arbitration bill which was Immediately
taken up i'm committee of the whole and MIR.
O'Neill explained the necessity for prompt
action. Others also made speeches. The
river and harbOr bill was reported. The
majority report on the Hurd-ROmeis contest
was submitted.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

Peterby--I am always much amused when
ever come here, Mrs. Rutgers. Your little
Harold is such cute yOuDgSter! Why, do
YOU know he is one Of"Helen's babies"
Mrs. Rutgers-He's nothing of the s0lt,
Mr.. Peterby. Sister Helen never laid eyes
on him. Tid.Bits.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

There's good deal in the papers now
about sending dressed beef from Texas TO
England" observed Mrs. Snaggs.
"Yes, | noticed il, answered her husband,
listlesslv.
"Weil, now, think that's real merciful
TO the animals this cold weather. But what
kind of clothes do they put on themT' Pitts
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10
A ConscIenceless Cur.

DE Bagg-"Twombly, l hear you were
robbed last night" 81.
Twombly-"So was-worse luck. Sis.
Tor was married last Wednesday, lots OF
silver In the house, you know. ane l
conidn't trust the servants, so i Dougn'
large and savage dog" .,,,or altar
And the thieves stole the silver ai'er
all9" ., phy.delnhia
Call.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

the delegates of New York TO the Republi-
can national convention were 10 be chosen
next Week, the majority of them would be
for Blaine, and mighty few of them would
be for Logan. We may be sorry that such is
the fact, but SORROW cannot help it.
Regarding the debate on executive pre-.
negatives the st. Paul Pioneer Press says:
IF this debate had occurred twenty years
ago, the whole country would have instantly
divided on party lines, regardless of incon-
sistencies. Now party exigencies do not
seem great enough to Justify the abdication
of private Judgment There could not be
moIe forcible Illustration of the difference
inpublic sentiment and party feeling be-
tween the present time and the date when
the last great constitutional debate on this
subject was held"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

The Queen of Servia understands the art
OF sewing on buttons, consequently her hus-
band doesn't have to go about with his sus-
Haven News.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

D'Onkey-Did YOU hear, Smith, that young
Daubs had married that old Miss Bones?
Isn't 1t q strange match?
Smith-Not at all, my boy. Daubs always
had q passion for ancient art. Lowell Citl'
zen,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

Boston will not long be the literary
centre of America, will it?'
mo, believe not. Why, they're raising
beans out in Missouri now," Tid-bits.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

Captain of the Lloyd steamer Fulda, which
came TO the rescue of the OregOn's passen-
gers when the latter was mysteriOusly sunk
at
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

The reason why the word honeymoon" is
only applied to married persons is probably
because the moon only affects the tied.
Pacific Jester.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10
Phillip Cot lar.

Captain of the Cunard steamer Oregon, re-
Gently sunk i'm mysterious manner as she
was about entering the harbOr of New York
with passengers and mails. No lives were
lost.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10
FREDERICK TURNER, Secretary.
A TALK WITH TURNER.

. 1--WE are now where we thought we were
on Sunday night" said Secretary Turner.
THE differences are to be settled by mutual
agreement or arbitration, and the order Is
out for the men to return to work. 1 don't
know how soon they will go to work. Irons-
of course, will telegraph to know il the order
Is correct. shall reply that it Is, and then
he will give Ne order and trains will be
running again. / shall leave here to-mor-
row at6 O'Clock, stopping at Philadelphia
for short time. Messrs. Hayes and Bailey
will follow me by the O'Clock train, proba-
bly. aud we will then go straight to st.
Louis. Although we may elect "a temporary
chairman in POwderly's absence. l don't
think we shall do so. Mr.. Powderly will
remain at his home in Scranton and will
probably have little more TO do with the
settlement of the strike. His condition re-
auires absolute rest. Communications to
Mr.. Powderly will be referred to the other
members of the board for the present"
INEAsT ST. LoUIs.
The situation at this point has for two OF
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

The most beautiful woman In Italy Is sew.
ON feet high. This may explain how u nap,
mems that YOU never see round-shouidereo
organ-grinder. Chicago Ledger.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-10

To,elo's house of refuge has its own
band Of jubilee singers,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

ny railroad corporations has for years worked
hardship and gross Injustice to sett'Hrs III
spAr$cN Populated sections ot TIE StItH. ana
CONSTITUTED 4 grievance OF Great ni&'tuttEN' lie
lief IL great measure has been Afforded III tHS
rc.ard by the result % the recent proS'c!!' IONS
by ;ha attorney general against five Of H. cor
pNfSt!Cl.s, which niecHS the lands held GE .nut
OF them CnO0 the tSN lists.
It!c LAW OF 1850 prohibiting the nauuitt> ure
and sale Of adulterated dairy products h2" lad
the chCct 10 sttmu!ate III marEcd o".rfc &u
inn, rtant Industry OF the stSte, " hIc1 HiI be
gun 10 l2ngusSh by reason OF the importation u
frsuiuign3 mutations and substitutes, with
which the honest products OF the dairy were
breCEht into competition.
Probably the most Important measures of re-
form. more far reaching III all thHir future IN
hueNcc Ter the relief of the people tran aaN INA,
have been stituted III recent wears, are ttuS2
which constitute our present policy respecting
the control and reputation q railway corpora
tioUs. The LEGISLATION of 1SSo Inon thl> sub
ject. ana ESQ hat pcc[iuE STATE suH>rY islQn
OF warehousee and the inspection OF gram. was
hailed by the people OF the state ct lHISr as the
dawn OF their dcliverauce from monoul tiStic
exariions and expressions | believe the rea-
soAab,e expectations OF the people t9ve not
been disappointed III the result thus tar re&chei
III the administration OF this new policy.
Rocagnizin. il as too agency throurh which
their ultimate eInsnc pat lon may be wo:Ne cut.
they patiently await such action at your hands
as shall make it fully aud completely effective
TO that end.
CONCLUSION.
IL surrendertn= the hi-h trust with which l
my associates III the adminiSF ration M sense 81
ob.i4.a, len ,ur the coTdl2li'y with 'lcI th"rHo
optgatiru rs ever b"eu rendered ~ my SUPPORT
Ability, iugCAritv aud i CONSCIENTIOUS y gard fuE
TIE pualc lasagcSts have Sfcil. " c&fiit rtl1Gi
the u..aLe lCnt CT each Il IL II StVei;i ss@""tI-
meats. IIus ing thae my successor HAY Ni1I
the advantage OF that cU0$luGf.a5 ION a0i sill n It
from Gis as~uci{tes AMI the Nuhitc winch rave
been accorded me during nay oittclat experience,
l ceuclt.lie tie duties d2vulyia- upon ,ne WIZ !
81 earnest hone That the r.cGeSs OF heaven )
blessings iiuy o. vtuctsaicd the future OF our
- L. "
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
Health Cranks.

Lovers of imaginative literature
should read the health articles in the
magazines and newspapers. Such
reading may fill the minds of nervous
people with gloomy foroboding, but q
we'll balanced man will get more solid
fun out of the wild rawlings of the
health cranks than he will be able to
find anywhere else.
We are told now that we must give
up milk because it is liable to produce
typhoid fever. Beef must go because it
is the cause of consumption. Pork is
not to be thought of on account of
trichinoses. Even potatoes are placed
under the ban because it is now be-
lieved that they cause catarrh.
1t is possible that some we'll mean
ing but ignorant health reformer. de-
string to avoid these evils, will rashly
resolve to limit himself to bread and
water and fruit. Here he will run
against another difficulty. He will
have to be on his guard against adul-
terated flour and baking powders. In
the matter of water, too, he must exer-
else great caution. 1t is asserted by
some chemists that water contains \
very small percentage of alcohol, and
if this fact should ever be established
beyond q doubt, tle prohbitionists
will, of course feel called upon to sup
press water drinking.
To follow the direct; ons of the
health cranks is an impossiblity. 1t
may be death to violate their rules. but
it will certainly kill us to follow them.
The only way to do is to run go-as-
you-please schedule. The man who
defes the health cranks will probably
outlive them all.--Atldnta Con Stitution.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
A MiSer'S Gold.

Somebody told the story of Hugh NJ,
who died in Durham forty years ago.
He was determined man and very pc
nurious He died at an advanced age.
On his death bed he kept his right
hand closely elutched As he drew his
last breath he frightened his hold.
Everybody knew what he held. 1t
was the key to the chest in which he
kept his gold. AS his nerveless hand
Enclosed. the key dropped from them
and clattered against the bedside. As
if to hold it even after his soul had
passed away. the miser had tied the
key about his wrist by strong cord
and had grasped it as long as life re-
manned. He had wanted to take his
gold with him. They buried him as he
was, with the key to the money chest
dangling about his wrist. and to-day
the key is in his grave. turning to rust
probably. ':And what became of the
goldp' "Oh. the heirs took care of
that just the same. They split open
the chest with an Ak and divided the
gold, and let the miser sleep on with
the key about his wrist. - LcWiston
(Me. Journal
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
Drawing the Line Wisely.

Omaha Millionare-Ah! l sec,-son
of Mr.. Grumps, of Boston, an old school
mate of mine.
Young Bostonian--"Yes, l have left
Boston and am seeking u new home in
the West"
"Humph! Did you leave suddenly?'
mo. been thinking of it for some
t:me?"
Were you bank cashierP"
'.Oh, no."
"Tcllcr?"
mo, p
"Coniidential book-keeper, perhaps?'
mot at all. am q hod-carrier.
my dear boy. glsi to meet you;
come right up to mi house. -Omahd
World.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
An Able Financier.

MARY said an economical Phila-
delphia husband, II want to make you
Christmas present this year. but |
really don't know what TO got 1 guess
I'll postpone it until next year and then
get something nice.
John. you said that last year.
REALLY now; did 1? Well, that proves
that never forget you"
"But, John, you may be dead by next
year"
"Why, that's true, and if don't
waste any money on Christmas pres
ents you'll be so much the better oft.
Really. Mary, I'm glad to see you look
at matters in such a sensible light -
Philadelphia Chronicle -Hcrdld.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

DUBLIN, Jan. Awhile number of bailiffs
were endeavoriDg to effect an eviction at
Achill yesterday they were attacked with
stones by the people, The attempt had to
be given up Several arrests were made.
After the eviction OF a tenant in Athenry,
neighbors maltreated the baiiiffs and the
landlords.
ROME. JAN A. t is stated that the pope
recently wrote the arch bishops of Dublin and
Cork instruciing them not to support the
&atlonalists' rent movement, but the I'M unc-
ton has been disregarded.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
A New Sort Of SyyindlA.

PARIS. Jan. 1.-Two English adventuresses
have been arrested here charged with an
original form of swindling The prisoners
give the names Of Mrs Linsay and Miss
Evelyne Rappy. The latter is a beautiful
woman and about twenty-five years OF age.
Mrs Linsay is older, not so comely, and
easily passed as Miss Rappy's mother or
guardian, as occasion required. The women
caused to be published in responsible papers
genteelly written and cleverly constructed
advertisements making 1t known that
young widow with million sterling in her
own right, or rich young girl, who had
made false step, was DESTROYS of forming
marital alliance with a gentleman OF the
right stamp who would appreciate the situ-
alton and who has means sufficient to war
rant that on his side the marriage was not
entirely speculation Several Frenchmen
were in turn introduced to Evelyne Rappy
as a result of these advertisements, and she
was put forth as the young widow, or the
rich young girl, according to the inclination
of the sutton. She engaged herself to a
number OF these, managing to keep alive
their ardor until she had exhausted
their ability to make presents, and
successively married several Of the
more wealthy, securing the best
settlement possible and managing TO escape
with all the wedding presents and other
personal property obtainable within few
hours after the ceremony. 1t has transpired
that Miss Rappy played this marriage tricK
with great financial success on more than
one adventurer in England before she sought
her new victims in France, and it is SAID
that all of her numerous dupes in both
countries have been of such high social or
political position that they have been
ASHAMED to seek redress of any kind When
Miss Happy was taken into custody she was
| ut a tirst-cass hotel, living in q grand suite
of rooms in s. style betitting princess. and
was on the point of being married to a man
| VINO had already paid right royalty for the
betrothal, and had invested Il spug fortune
| in wedding presents. When Miss Rappy
realized that she was g prisoner she broke
| down and made complete confession, Civ
! ing the details Of all her exploits, with men.
| ton OF dates, sums and names She throws
| all the blame for her conduct upon Mrs.
Iinsay, who she says completely controlled
her
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
He Met the Question.

Old Mrs. Brewster: John, here s
suthin' l don't understand. The paper
saws: 1.-The last seen of the defaulter
was in Victoria. b. c. What does B.
G.. mean?
Old Mr.. Brewster: Why, before
Christ.
Old Mrs. Brewster: But the paper
says he didn't steal the money until day
before yesterday.
Old Mr. Brewster: samanthv. you
shouldn't believe all you read in the
newspapers. They never get things
right
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
Suggested to bulgaria.

LONDON, Jan. 4-Russia has made the fol-
lowing suggestion as basis for negotiations
between the signatories to the Berlin treaty
for the settlement of the Bulgarian question:
That the Bulgarian regents resign: that new
sobranje be elected for Bulgaria only; that two
Iankotfites be admitted into the Bulgarian cabi-
net; that Prince Nicholas of Mlngrclia be pro-
posed to the sobranje for the bulgarian
fularship. and that an ordinary provincial as
senbly be convoked for Roumelia.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
A Rurncd Home,

HASTINGS, Special, Jan. 4.-The residence
of John Herrick was burned last night, to-
gether with the entire contents, besides fur
niture and clothing stored there to the
amount of $3.50 belonging to Herman
Schroth partial insurance was held on
the residence in the German, of Freepore
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
Countcrfaifers DetecIed

LONDON, Jan A gang of forgers was
arrested at Stamboul while forging coupons
OF loan bonds The police seized the coun-
terfeiting machinery and false coupons to
the amount of $4,000
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

BRUSSELS, Jan. 4.-Thirty miners were i'm
prisoncd by an explosion to-day in q coal
pit at Mons. Six OF them have so far been
taken out dead. Thirty seven persons were
II aI
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

judgment.
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
take pleasure in recommending the creation
and est aGlishmeut by suitable legislation OF a
state bureau Of labor statistics. This measure
was promised by both of the leading political
parties of the state in the late campaign. and,
"a matter Of good faith now. If for no other
reason, should be carried out. But there are
other reasons sufficient in themselves to justify
it. It is important to the whole state, and
especially to the laborns men. that there should
be some instrument alitE through which &C
CITRATE statistical information could be obtained
touching all those questions which conGern
the welfare of the producing classes This
Information is especially valuable az basis Tor
needed legislation from time to time affecting
these interests, and the dissemination and dis
cussion Of the reports OF the bureau concernlng
wages. cost oil living, profits of dffsrent indus
tries, degree OF prosperity or poverty among the
people. and similar questions, would prove OF
great interest and value. In creating this new
bureau, L would suggest and recommend that
the present state statistical bureau be merged III
it, except as regards the gathering OF vital sta
tistcs and that in the fl this latter duty be
transferred to the state board OF health. where
such information could be made OF real value
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
NV attention has boon called by resolutions
of the Duluth chamber OF commerce, and also o
the Duluth Engineer association, to the ques.
ton OF the location Of state Industrial ana art
school in connection with Il school OF mines, al
the head OF Lake Superior for tue purpose o.
fostering and perpetuating onr manufacturing
interests, encouraging tho development of oul
natural resources, and supplying the demand fol
an institution whereby our young workingmer
and women can obtain training and tech
nical education that will fit them to become goot
citizens, instead OF Migrants and public charge
thus resulting in great benefit socially and in
telleotually. The old system of apprenticeship
which at best only educated the hands, has peel
practically abandoned. and the opportunit LEI
Tor supplying the demand for ski!ice
workmen are constantly diminish
ing The efficiency OF training schools
in other states and countries has met pubic ap'
prevail, and the establishment Of such an lnsti
tuition In our own state where not only thu
hands but the brains of our youth can be edu
Gated, seems to be justified on the hiRhes
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

est rates possible with consistency and justice
to the other interests involved.
The railroad and warehouse commissioners
have reported to you certain proposed legisla-
tion OF great Importance, already referred to
and commented on by Gov. Hubbard. which
doubt not will receive your earnest considera-
ton am sure you will be glad to adopt any
changes or amendments in the railroad and
grain laws which will contribute to their eff
and shall not trcspass on your time to call at
tention to them in detail.
TAXATION OF RAILROADS
It appears plain that new and definite legfsla-
tion Is needed on the subject of railroad taxa
ton The commissioners seem to be in doubt
concerning the liability of any railroad company
OF the law of March, 1875. relating to the tax
alton of the St. Paul. saltwater 81 Taylors Falls
Railroad company, to even pay per centum Of
its earnings in lieu OF taxes. under existing
legislation. This liability should be de-
finitely eettled that there could be no question
about 1t in any case. 1t seems desirable that
the whole subject be inquired into by the legis-
| atnre, and plain and consistent law enacted.
The law in force is indefinite and obscure that
several suits have already been carried to the
supreme court for construction of its meaning.
BESIDES, IL is well known that the intention
| Of the law Is being continually abused by
! railroad companies. l mean that feature of
| it which imposes q tax on new roads of
but per centurn on gross earnings for the
| first three years, two per centum during the
| next seven years, and three per centum there
after. As a result of the favor shown in the
Jaw TO new roads, the spurs and branches built
| for the old roads. direct part OF their sys-
| TENS and regularly operated with them as part
of one property or railroad, are as rule built by
| new corporations for the sake Of the exemption
| extended to new roads. In this way 1t happens
that while the gross earnings in the state for the
past year increased 1888. 095.S1, the taxes, or
percentage in lieu of taxes, decreased So, $50,
| So. In view of these facts, and Of the large
! amount of property held by the railroad COM
| panics exempt from taxation, I recommend that
| the law be amended 20 as to compel all railroad
lines hereafter to be built and operatedlto pay
| to the state the full three per centum on their
gross earnings, in lieu OF taxes, from the start.
| TAXATION OF RAILROAD LANDS.
The large quantities OF lands held by tho vari-
| GUS railroad companies free from taxation is q
subject which has attracted the attention of the
| people of the state. There is an evident i'm
| preston in the minds Of many that some action
can or ought to be taken looking to the taxation