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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
FREE PASSES.
Charles Francis Adams Tells All
About Them.


About Them.
Senator Platt--That (the free pass
system) is one of The things which
might be remedicd by positive law abou'
as easily as anything else.
Mr.. Adams-How would you get to
work to remedy it?
Senator Platt-By forbidding the is
suing of passes.
Mr. Adams-If YOU would, in way
that would be effective. forbid the issu-
ing of passes would agree at once to
make a considerable reduction in our
passenger rates.
Senator Platt Would You like to have
it done if it could he done?
Mr.. Adams Nothing would please
me more. should like TO have Il heavy
penalty imposed. do not. rs u rule,
like to work through legislation in these
matters. but if you will pass law pro-
hibiting all free passes and subjecting
10 fine and imprisonment any man who
signs pass or any conductor who
takes n pass up
Senator Platt-Or any man who rides
on pass.
Mr.. Adams (continuing)-Or any
man who rides on pass. Such law
would relieve us of one of the greatest
annoyances, outrages, and abuses that
now exist i'm connection with the rail-
road business. Our free trans
portation over the Union Pacific
amounts to g., 900 day. Ever
since have been president of the Union
Pacific have been laborIng to cut it
down. 1t has been one one of the
greatest annoyances have met with,
hut I have been foiled at nearly every
attempt.
The Chairman-PeOple who have been
in the habit of getting them still insist
upon having them.
Mr.. Adams-They not only insist up
on having them. but the pass system
mixes itself up with newspapers, poll
tics and everything. There is
no reason whatever why anyone should
he carried free over a railroda any more
than why he should be boarded and
lodged free at hotel, drive free in pub
lie carriages, or order goods without
paying for them in shops. Yet, espec-
tally in the west, things are getting to
such pass that no man who has money
or official position or influence-espec-
tally political or newspaper influence
thinks he ought to pay anything for rid
ing on a railroad. The company which
filings about passes right and left is
liberal" the company which refuses
to do so is ''stingy," and it shall assur-
edly be made "red hot" for it when the
legislature meets. That a large per-
centage of those who travel pay moth
ing merely means that the rest have to
pay more. 1t is inconceivable
to what an extent this pass system has
gone. You can not understand what an
outrage it is upon the railroads and up
on the body of the public. l do not
hesitate to say that, in my opinion, 10
per cent. or more has to be charged to
those who do pay fares to make up for
those who do not.-TestimO1y Before
the Senate, in NeW York Sun.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
The Man-Supporting Wife.

No bureau of statistics can tell us the
number of women who, after marriage.
have to support themselves and thir hus-
bands. IL the husband becomes an invalid
it Is a beautiful thing to see wife uncOm-
plainingly, by needle or pen or yard-stick
or washing machine, support the home.
But these great lazy masculine lOuts that
stand around with their hands in their
pockets, allowing the wife with her weak
arm to fight the battle of bread, need to be
regurgitated from society. There are,
innumerable instances in these cities, where
the wife pays all the family expenses, and
furnishes the tobacco and the beer for the
household. No wonder parents put on all
the brakes to stop such train of disaster.
They have too often seen the gold ring put
on the finger at the altar, turning out to be
the iron link of chain of domestic servi-
tude. What farce 1t Is for man who
cannot support himself and not -,
cent in world. to take ring which he pur-
chased by money stolen from his grand
mothers cupboard and put i on the. finger
thee wed and with all my worldly goods
thee endOw."
1t Is amazing to see how some women will
marry men knowing nothing about them.
No merchant or merchantess would sell 800
worth of goods on credit, without k
whether the customer was worthy Of being
trusted. No man or woman would buy a
house with encumbrances OF mortgages and
liens and judgments against it uncancelled,
and yet there is not an hour of the day or
night for the last 10 years there have not
been women by hasty marriages entrusting
their earthly happiness to men about whose
honesty they know nothing, or who are en-
numbered with liens, and judgments, and
first mortgages, and second mortgages, and
third mortgages of evil habits. Talmage.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
A KnOw-Nothing "Reminiscences.

An old citizen related humorous
episode recently which occurred when
Willard Fillmore was candidate of the
know-nothing party for the exalted
position of president of the United
States. At the time Mr.. Fillmore was
nominated he was travelling in Europe,
and on his return to Buffalo a mass
mass-meeting and formal reception
were held on Niagara square. In a
speech he indorsed the platform made
by the nominating convention, which
was held in Philadelphia. Soon after
this 1t was deemed essential that Mr..
Fillmore should be regularly initiated
into the order. and for this purpose
Charles s. Macomber, with the officers
of a know-nothing lodge, proceeded to
his private residence and duly installed
him as full-fledged member. After
the initiation had been duly consum-
mated Mr.. MacOmber. Familiarity known
as Charlie, placed his hand on MIR. Fill
more's shoulder and said: Mr.. Fill
more, this VII make you the next pres
ident of the United States" Mr.. Fill
more responded: IL hope 50. sir, most
sincerely" The venerable A. NJ. Clapp.
now of Washington, was proprietor of
The Express. the leading Republican
paper of the city. He Immediately
hoisted at the head of his editorial page
and kept it conspicuously displayed dur
ing the campaign: MIR. Fillmore, this
will make you president of the United
States.-C. :. Macombcr. l hope so,
sir, most sincerely.-Millard Fillmore.
--Bnfdi0 Courier.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
He Saw Them Go.

R0meyn, Montclair, n. j., boy, aged )
converses with his friend OF equally mature
years as follows:
Romeyn-My pa Is going to get me goat.
Fairchild-I've got twenty goats.
R.-Where are theyY'
Fob, they're down in New York in pas
Office"
R-Wby don't they bring them here?"
F-They're sick.
A pause. Finally Romeyn speaks: II
saw Ahthony's Nose last summer"
Fair6hid-I sew Anthony himself.
R.-Anthony's Nose Is rock, and II
broke of and fell into the water.
FL saw it fall.
ROmeyn's mother, an interested listener,
at this peint deemed it expedlent to interpose
with a moral lesson. why, Fairchild,
said she, ''did you never hear OF Ananias
and Sapphira?'
FL knew them both.
RS mother-YOu know, Fairchild, they
were struck dead for telling lies.
Eyes, l saw them struck.
Rs mother-t airchild, do you know where
they went? Very impressively) They wen'
to hell.
FL know it. saw them 90.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
A Negrpss' Rare Voice:

Sunday night st. Pauls Episcopal
church in this city, writes a New Or
leans correspondent, was crowded to
overlooking by people congregated there
to listen to the evangelical teachings of
Rev. DIR. Aiken, the distinguished Eng
lish missioner. The scene as presented
was one not often witnessed in New
Orleans, for, crOwding good ma
turedly and without apparent friction
against each other in the pews and
isles were representatives. colored AS
well as white, of every social class and
almost every religious denomination.
The sOftening influence of religious fer
vor seemed for the once to have broken
down and swept away all social barriers
and race distinctions. A hymn was
given. and before the fluttering leaves
OF all the hymnals were stilled food of
rich concerted music swept across and
filled the vast sanctuary. 1t seemed
for a moment as if the whole congrega-
ton was singing in one voice Then
one pure soprano Of silvery, bird-like
quality sent its fute-like notes of sur
passing sweetness above the very crest
OF the song wave. Instantly every head
IN the congregation was turned or bent
forward to discover the source of the
melodiOus tones. For not little while
the singer remained undiscovered, save
by those sitting near her, and when at
last she was singled out, she went on,
seemingly unconscious Of the attention
she was attracting, singing her heart
away like an uncaged lark. The singer
was young and exceedingly modest
looking colored-woman, who at one
time sang in the choir of the little COL
orcd church recently sold and disman-
tied at the corner of Pritania and CALI
ope streets. Such a voice is seldom
heard. even in our city Of song.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
Mr.. Ibid.

1t happened during history recita-
ton that somebody quoted: III fares
the land to hastening-to Fastening"
and could get no further. Who can
finish it? Who can finish it?'' cried
the professor, and catching Kitty's
steady gaze. he said. Miss Morris?''
To Fastening ills prey.
Where wealth accumulates and men decay.
But ] just happened to see it in 'Famili-
ar Quotations yesterday. That was
the only reason l knew" said Kitty,
blushing. "And who wrote it?" asked
the professor. smiling. Ibid" 81
beg your pardon" The professors pet
alarm was deafness. at said Ibid. "
He was very near asking her the date
of bids birth, but he refrained. TUO
College Girls.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

.,youPBsooe hotsls never sasm 10
1sg}lah, and he reason sssms tobs that
t1pcg7ncs people never psssoniR
then. When Mr.. =. C. Delevan started
~ big Delevan House at Albany, some
ny years ago, Il was q great barn-lfke
49, md e was badly kept Fanny
knuhle said Of Il that It's strong points
Woro Hbles- end bedbugs. Delevan
otaxtod hotel on Broadway, New York,
- apgoety large scale, called the Croton
HCtst - was strictly Temperance
house. I'D : lived but two or three
soeDcne 1nAuential people visiting the
loz1p DIS eysn Il they do mot imbibe
~ }lpt1)U2 uDually patronize the
tkkssh : oId:-6ssles Bsdgsi.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

WHATEVER name or designation is given
to Fever and Ague or other intermittent dis
Eliminate the impurities from the system
and safe and prompt cure is the immedi-
ate result. Prickly Ash Bitters is the safest
and most effective remedy for all hillary
troubles, kidney diseases, and like com
plants that has ever been brought before
the public. A trial is Its best recOmmenda.
ton,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
1t Should be Generally Known

that the multitude of diseases of a scroful.
GUS nature generally proceed from a torpid
condition OF the liver. The blood becomes
impure because the liver does not act proper
iy and work OFF the poison from the system.
and the certain results are blotches, pimples,
eruptiOnS, swellings, tumOrs, ulcers, and
kindred affections, or settling upon the lungs
and poisoning their delicate tissues, until ul-
cerariOn, breaking down. ard consumption
Is established. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery" will, by acting upon the liv-
diseases.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
He CouIdn't Do Otherwise.

Bagiey-Oh, dear, Bailey, have passed
a horrible night!
Balley-why, what's wrong? In truth,
old fellow, you don't look remarkably well.
Family sick?
Bagley-No, worse than that; some
friends of mine, on sleigh-ride last night,
serenaded me Tor an hour.
Balley-Did you get up and let them in?
Bagley-Yes, did. You see my shot
gun was being repaired. Tid-Bits.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

The new combination Of Smart Weed and
Belladonna, rs used in Carriers Backacbe
Plastefs has proved to be one of the best that
could be made. Try one of these popular
plssters in any case of weak or lame back
Sacksche, rheumatism, neuralgia, soreness
u the chest or luI "a, &C., and you will be
surprised and pleased by the prompt relief.
In bad cases OF chronic dyspepsia, q plaster
over the pit OF the sromach stops the pain at
nee. Ask for Carriers Smart Weed and Bel.
adOnna Backache Plasters. Price 5centa
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
Golden Threads.

The chilling blasts of winter wither the
flower, and they fall. So does it affect the
human family, and If precautionary meas
ures are not taken, being chilled Is followed
by evil results. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy
of Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure coughs,
colds and consumption.
An untimely death so often follows neg
lect of a slight cough or cold. Ii TaylOr's
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null
lein is taken in time IL will prevent any evil
results. 1t cures coughs, colds and con-
sumption.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

A Boston drummer ordered plate Of his
native fodder in Brandon, VT, the other day,
and was charged y cents He objected to
paying Is cents more than the Boston price,
but without avail The next day the bean
seller received a telegram saying: Don't you
think that was too much for those beans %
The restaurant man paid % cents for the mes
ssge ard swprs
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

EVERY INVALID HAS AN OPPORTUNITY
of knowing that DIR. WALKERS CALIFOR-
MIA VINEGAR BIrTERs acts as an irresisti-
bic specifie in dyspepsia, liver complaints,
kidney diseases, rheumatism, govt and all
disorders proceeding from depraved con-
dition of the animal fluids. To decline TAX
ing sure remedy when sick, is to court suf-
fering and invite death.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
Definitions.

A taking title--Pickpocket
A dead imitation-Catalepsy.
Within an ace of 1.-THE king.
Slaves of the weed-Gardeners.
Always on ice-Tbe polsr.besr.
Come to stay-Your poor relations.
Badly stumped-The 1egless veteran.
Out on the fly-The escaped convict.
Poetical justice-Killing the bad
poets.
Old rounders-the hands of the clock.
A German count-Eins, Zwei, Drei,
etc.-Puck.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
Tennyson,s MAY Queen"

Who knows but if the beautiful girl who
died so young had been blessed with DR..
Pieces "FavOrite Prescription" she might
have reigned on many another bright May
day. The "FavOrite PreseriptiOn'F is a GER
tam cure for all those disorders to which
females are liable.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

COnsunPtiOn.-For the cure of this dis
tresslng disease there has been no medicine
yet discovered that can show more evidence
Soc, and S1.OO a bottle. IVY
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

In letter. written as long ago as 1851,
and now for the first time published, Oar
win speaks of himself as one of those mis-
cradle creatures who are never comfortable
for tMentY-fOur hours
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Soda will clean implanted sinks, tables
and floors. Rub soda and soap on all grease
spots; wash with hot water and behold the
result.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Salvation OIL, the celebrated American rem
edy for cuts, bruises, sprains. burns, scaldr,
chIlblains, 81, can be had Of all druggists. II
kills. pain Price 25c. bottle.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Ginger is native of the East and West
Indies.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Jimmy Costello. Pittsburgh bootblack, has
Invented wonderful pump, combining the
siphon and vacuum principles, and has sole
the patent for $4,000 Hereafter he will
shine shin, among the capitalists Of the smoky
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
The Old Grandmother.

When called to the bedside of the little
one Suffering with that nj hit fiend to chill
dIen and horror to parents, GROUP, the old
make tea and at Ohce relieve it-made INTO
tea now anu combined with sweet gum 1t
presents In TaylOr's cherokee Remedy of
Sweet Gum and Mullen pleasant and ef-
feetlve cure for Group, WhOOpIDg Cough,
COlds and Consumption. Sold by all drug
glsLs.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

the color produced by BuckinQham's Dive
tor me Whiskers always give satisfaction
Ine dangers OF Whooping G ugh are avert
ed oy tie use OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

The positive and unsolicited testimony Of
people from every section who have used DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup confirms every claim
made for tte wonderful efdeaoy. Pr1oe no.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Relief is immediate. ard cure sure. p,so's
Remedy for Catarrh. soc.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

There are thousands willing 10 do great
things for one willing to do small thing.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

We know more about our feelings than
about anything else, yet scarcely understand
them at all.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Beeswax will make smooth fiatirOns. Put
little wax on several thicknesses of brown
paper, rub the hot iron over the wax, and
wipe with cloth.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

The two young pigeons of the poor were
just as acceptable as the fat bnllOcks of the
rich.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Lyons Patent Heel Stineuer is the only in
vention that makes old boots straight as new.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Hates the food. regulates the stomach an5 SI yum
els, giving healthy and natural sleep. ''"'
Vinegar Bitters is the great disease -,
venter, and stands at the head OF all 10 rIv ~
edies. Ne house should ever be without II 'enr
vinegar Bitters cures Malarial Ril;ors 49,,
other fevers, diseases Of the Heart, Live AMI
Kidneys and hundred other painful disorders
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Any two of the above books mailed fraa =,
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Ri. Mcdonald Drug Co., $50 Washington st-.Nv
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

The pea is native of the South of Eu-
rope.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

:, Capers originally grew wild in Greece and
Northern Africa. '''-'
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Soda is excellent to purify dish cloths ant
wiping towels.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

A true test for eggs 10 to drop them in
water; il the large end comes up they are
not fresh.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

A brush broom is just the thing to clean
horse radish graters and silver.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Salt sprinkled over anything that is burn
ing on the stove will prevent any dlsagreea'
bic OdOr.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

A nightly gargle of salt aid water will
strengthen the throat and keep off bronchial
attacks.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

The nasturtium came originally from Peru.
Don't hawk, and blow, and spit, but use
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

If what is done be done in faith some good
things will come out of our mistakes even.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
XlnA1ar Riff.-

gative and tonic. purises ~ N:
blood, strengthens the li ,',s
ana Kidneys, aud will rcstors
health, however lost.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
vinegar Ritters ;,h,
Ninegar Hitler. as.i..

best remedy discovered , ~.
promoting digestion. crri N,
headache and incr,a.iEs ~,
vital powers. ''e
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-01-20
LIE aRuTe,s RETURN.
Reaches Boston with the Usual Amount
Of Wind aud whisky.

Reaches Boston with the Usual Amount
OF Wind aud whisky.
BosToN, Jan iS.-John L. Sullivan has
reached Boston in fine form. aud remarke d
to the crowd Of sporting men assembled at
the depot 20 meet him that Boston was his
home and ,hut he was glad to get back to
it. His brother Mike exhibited to United
Press reporter the following;
NEW YoRE, Jan. l6.-ro j. L. Sullivan,
care OF Lester & Allen Minstrel combina-
ton, Boston. The match is off. They
couldn't raise the money. There was plenty
for YOU. Signed William Bennett"
'This shows you. :" said Mike, ''that Paddy
Ryau's friends have backed out. Paddy, as
a bluff offered to fight John IN a rough aud
tumble, in fact go-as-y ou-please for g., 500
This was quickly covered by Bennett and
g., 500 in cash was placed in the hauds Of r.
X. Fox of the New York Police Gazette
The fight was to have taken place in two
weeks hut now, owing TO the weakness Of
the Troy giant and his friends, tits matter
of the past.
Sullivan for the past nine weeks has, but
for three days, It is said, INDUCED in the flow
ing bowl, aud that only slightly, Muldoon,
his partner in statuary, was also looking
well, and Remarked
See that ERE pupl IT'S Johns; weighs
i6o pounds, and was presented to him by
friends on our trip"
The pup alluded TO is an English mastiff,
Que Of the finest in the country, aud cost this
donors $3.50
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-01-20
A VIOLENT EXPLOSION.
SEVERAL TOWNS ALONG THE HUD.
SON RIVER SHAKEN
Another Accident Along the Los Of the
rev cretsA Ataasdust-rwO Hun
arsd aad Fifty Pounds 81 Dyns-
mite so On-EHtsnt Of Damage.

Nav YoRK, Jsn 15.-Ths towns along
tho Hudson river from Dobb'S ferry to Tar
rytown were shaken about midnight by a
violent explosion, the shock OF which ratified
the windows and shattered the glass Of
many dwellings On investigation IL was
learned that magazine had exploded at tho
little village Of Ashford on the line Of the
York City & Northern railroad.
The destruction Of property in the imms-
diats vicinity IL large No one was hurt
No reason for the explosion can BE- scer-
tanned.
Two hundred and fifty pounds Of dyna-
mite was stored IN the magazine that eI-
ploded. Around the magazine we're tho
engine and compressor rooms OF the shaft
OF the new Croton Acqueduet works at That
place, the boarding houses at which the
hands employed on the work stop, and other
buildings all Of which we're badly torn.
The boiler room was completely wrecked,
there not being left whole board or beam
In it The spot where the magazine stood 10
marked by deep hols in the ground. This
building was eight feet square, but not a.
much az a splinter could bs found OF it
The residence Of John Vincent, about two
hundred feet from 1t, was also wrecked.
Both ends Of the building have been blown
out Mr.. Vincent and family were absent
at the time ut party. Had they been at
home as usual they would in all probabilit y
have been killed. The windows in the Meth
odist church, about three hundred yards
away, were broken, and scarcely house
anywhere in the neighborhood escaped more
or loss injury. The loss TO the coutrac tors
Ia sstimt ted at 81 COO to $4,000