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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

plexion good or make it better-if you
want to escape the physical ills hat sc,
often come with October days; if you
want to feel strong and bright and COM
Portable and well, see to it that your
dainty silk stockings and bewitching
ties are securely hidden out of sight and
your feet and ankles are clothed so
warmly that their due share of blood is
where it belongs, and not in some other
part of your body making mischief.
Value of Bright, Attractive Home.
"The Touch of a Woman's Hand" is
the caption of an editorial in Ladies'
Home Journal, in which Edward w.
Box makes a plea for pleasant. bright
homes in which are manifested the
evidences of the wife's good taste and
an enthusiastic interest in her house.
hold: One reason why some men do
not get along better in this world" Mr..
Box contends, sis because they have
not the proper stimulant in their homes.
Their homes lack those little touches Of
refinement which bring the best out
Of them. Neatness and taste are posi-
~HN AA ShC pOOASSC L. ACC a. WV
man make that atmosphere as dainty
as her means allow, and she will raise
her husband to the same standard.
And as she ~elevates him the effect is
felt upon herself, her children, her
home and her future. Some men re.
spond more slowly to the touch Of a
woman's hand displayed in their homes
and upon their surroundings. The
task may seem hopeless to the wife at
times. But sooner or later the effect
will show itself. There Is somthing in
every man which responds to a higher
and gentler influence. Let his home be
rough and he will be rough. But in
fuse into that home a s%oftening touch,
be it ever so simple, and the man feels
it even though he may not directly no.
tice it. He imbibes it unconsciously,
and it's effect is sure upon him
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Story of an Oyerworked Plant.


What would you think of Il plant
That would raise two kinds of vegeta-
bles at the same time?
Such a vegetable wonder has been
produced at the Michigan Agricultural
College by grating the tomato on the
potato. When the plant grows little
potatoes appear in the ground and
little tomatoes on the stems. and the
W grow up apparently %untroubled
by the fact that plant which bears
them is doing double work. This eX-
pertinent is made possible by the near
relation of the potato and the tomato,
and it is possible that the farmers of
the future may ave n great deal of
land and a great deal of energy by
growing this p~otatO-tomatO plant. For
when the crop of tomatoes is harvested
the vines can be pulled up and the po-
tatoes dug.
Perhaps the clever experimenter will
be making little kittens grow on grape
vines next.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Trick of the h Odak.

Nowadays Il boy who goes fishing
without a kodak hasn't half Il chance.
He may catch some very large fish.
but how is he going to prove 1t? When
he measures on his arm the length OF 4
pickerel or q BASS that ben. his pole
double all his friends will wink know
ingly; no amount of argument will
convince them that he landed any
thing more than perch and "%sunnies."
But if he has Il kodak he can prove
almost anything.
Not long ago Frank Newell. Il Chi
cagO boy, went up into Wisconsin to
fish. He had his kodak along, and
when he came back he exhibited a
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

The only woman campaign speaker in
che East who addresses meetings ex-
clusiveiy of men is Mrs. Edward Mont
gomery Tillinghast, better known as
Elizabeth Sheldon. She is a bright
eyed little woman; who looks as though
she might better grace an evening re-
ception than carry on an argument in a
political debate. AS a matter of fact,
and can with ready tact adapt herself
either to the drawing-room, the political
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
The .Lady's Name.

A New Orleans man who is a fond
papa was telling his friends yesterday
of the hard time he had trying to teach
his youngster to say 'Mississippi." The
word seemed more than the little one
could master. Finally the father hit
upon the plan of teaching the child this
word by syllables.
Now. a after me-" he said to the
boy, "MiSsis."
"Missis." said the infant phenomenon
"Sippi."
"Sippi.' echoed the boy.
Now say the whole thing" COM.
manded the father.
"Missis.' began the child. and then
he thought a while. Papa" said he,
what did you say the lady's. mama
wasT'-New Orleans Times-DemOcrat. ,
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Mrs.. Da yid r. Francis.

There will be a few women in Wash
ington society next winter who will sur
pass in beauty or spirit Mrs. David r.
Francis, the wife of the new Secretary
OF the Interior, recently appointed by
President Cleveland to take the place
vacated by Hoke Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis are Missourians, and have the
hearty Western hospitality which
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

the waterfall and caught a great many
fish and ate them. The handsome bear,
who was both cross and hungry. began
to grumble.
e. have any luck" he said. You
are the lucky nj of the family
Luck said the other, who was feel
ing comfortable after a full dinner "It
wasn't luck at all. l s~harpened my
claws last fall while you were sleeping
in the sunshine"
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Dinner Table Decoration,

Sheaves Of white, scarlet and rose
colored gladioli set in tall silver or
crystal vases in a row down the center
of a long table make an effective deco
ration for the late summer dinner ia
BILE. A big basket of the same blooms,
broad but not fat, should decorate the
round table.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
a Small Girls Discovery.

Il know why it's such fun to play in
the hay" said little Anne. It's because
hay tickles you and makes you laugh"
-Harper's Round Table.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Women on a Real Equality.

Women ON a Real Equality.
Iceland is said to be a paradise for
the woman's Fighter, for from the
earliest period the women of that little
island have enjoyed a distinct individu-
atty, having always had an equal place
in the household with their husbands.
In all matters Of church and parish wo-
man has her vote, and, as the church
and state are combined, this is really a
civic privilege. She has also full
municipal suffrage, but as yet cannot
vote upon matters pertaining to COM
merce. nor for members of parliament,
though there is a strong sentiment in
favor of giving her these additional
advantages. Women take part in many
political meetings, and talk upon all
political subjects. During the althing
sessions great numbers Of the intelli-
gent women of the capital city are in
constant attendance. For some years
there has existed a political society Of
women, and when momentous Ques-
tons affecting their interests are be-
fore the legislative body, large meet
ings are called and addressed by wo-
men. setting forth their claims.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

NOTES ABOUT SCHOOLS AND
THEIR MANAGEMENT.

The College Graduates as Teacher in
the Public Schoo1-Instructions Tell
ing How to Make Relief Maps-What
to Teach Children.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
a COLUMN OF PARTICULAR IN.
TEREST TO THEM.

Something that Will Interest the in.
vcnile Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Now It Ia the Tandem Waltz

The tandem craze has passed from
the bicycle to the waltz. The fashion.
able dance of the summer season re.
joices the hearts Of the prim, it does
away with the clasping of the maid
ems waist. Instead, she stands with
her back to her partner, who holds her
right arm extended, and then simply
follows in her steps.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Twice "a ARG

rs your father a large man." asked
a stranger of little 5-year-old Ted. After
a moments thought he replied: We'll,
he's just twice as big as | am. because
n pair of his pants will make two for
me-
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Just Like Other Grannies.

just Like Other Grannies.
The little daughters of q member of
the Duke of Connaught's staff were
recently invited to lunch with the
daughters of the latter at Government
house, Aldershot. After the meal the
young people adjourned to the grounds.
do you know my grandmother"
asked Princess Margaret Of one of hey
guests.
NO" was the reply"
81 am going to stay with her at Wind
sor Tomorrow" continued the princess,
land she is going to have a company
from London and some theatricals. I
mean to get around grannie to let me
sit up to see them. I always have to
go to bed"
Evidently Princess Margaret did ''get
around grannie," for the day after the
theatrical performance, which she was
so anxious to witness, her name was
among those of the spectators. During
the absence of their parents in India
she and her sister were so much with
the queen that they probably know as
vel as any Of the royal grandchildren,
how to a their august grandmother
into giving them any w%ished-for treat.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
Said About Women.

Lucille-"Why do you treat that poor
Mr.. Wintergreen with so little consid-
Grafton? l declare, I'm surprised that
he puts up with you." Genevieve-'Oh.
but we're engaged" Lucille-"Oh!'-
Cleveland Leader.
IF Miss Gay devoted as much time
to mental culture as she does to dress
she would be a very learned woman"
"Yes. but she wouldn't have the salts
faction of making other women green
with envy.'-Life.
Her eyes We're read with weeping.
"How can you be so GROSS when O
promised always to think more of me
than you did of y%ourself:" "Oh, that's
easy enough" replied the unfeeling
husband. ''Since 1 married YOU I
don't think very much of myself
New York Press.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
MRS. EDWARD NJ. TILLINGHAsT.

speakers platform or the studio. Mrs.
.Tillinghast has a varied experience for
a young m In school she was
noted for brilliancy in debate and
rhetoric, but Immediately after leaving
the high school in New Haven she be-
gan the study Of interior decoration.
Her first big audience was in Chicago,
where she addressed the WOman's con-
gress at the Worlds Fair. Her first
speech which might be called a political
effort was made before the WOman's
council in Washington. The subject of
political finance was not a new one to
her, as her father, former Judge Shell
don, had always made it a point to dis
cuss political questions in the family
circle. Having a thorough knowledge
of the political questions Of the day.
and having accustomed herself to
speaking before an audience, Mrs. Till
inghast determined to enter the cam
paign as a stump speaker and address
political meetings through the East.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

value OF serum in Diphtheria Cases.
Ihe use CT serum in diphtheria has
reduced the deaths so per cent in Ger.
man hospitals.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
"Do It."

III
Peter Cooper, who founded the Coop
err Institute, in New York city, had a.
hard struggle. AS a boy, his health
was of the frailest. He went to school
but one year in his life, and during that,
year he could only go every other day.
But when he vas eight years old he
was earning his living by pulling hair
from the skins Of the rabbits his father
shot, to make hat pulp.
He had not half a chance" 1t SEEM
ed almost literally that he had no
chance at all. He went to New York
when he was seventeen years old. He,
walked the streets for days before he
got a place, and then ~apprenticed him
self to a carriage maker for five years
for his board and two dollars a month.
He had neither time nor money for
what the world called pleasure of hope.
While he was working for fifty cents
a week he said to himself, "If l eve get
rich l will build a place where the boys
and girls of New York may have an
education Free" and so he did.
lC0Cn \nllOTen
That teasing is a positive crime.
That they must eat bread before
cake.
That bedtime is not a movable
hour.
That they must speak respectfully to
the servants.
That bawling over bruises is
thy sturdy beings.
That they should not appeal from tn,
decision of one parent to the other.
That punishment follows in the wake
of prevarication and hiding more swift.
" than it follows active mischief.
That it is bad taste for them to tell
| all that they learn Of their neighbors'
domestic arrangements through play.
in. with the neighbors' children.-Ex.
Until 1871 there We're no shad in Pa.
Gift: waters. In that year a few thou
san1 We're introduced by the United
States Fish Commission. Last year
the catch sold for nearly $4,000.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14

Until 1871 there were no shad in Pa
cliff: waters. In that year a few thou
san1 were introduced by the United
States Fish Commission. Last year
the catch sold for nearly $4,000.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-11-14
How to Make Relief Mans

Too great importance cannot be at
tached to the value of relief work in
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

.ion with the whites. The expedition
that has just now started from Cairo is
one NOV" i'll IL game for supremacy be
tween the French and English. The for
mcr have long been aspiring to large pos
sessions in Africa. and when the Dark
Continent was divided among the great
powers Of Europe. France managed to
add To- Algeria the Western Sahara. cx-
Guiding Morocco and the land of the
MuorS. So as to unite the Senegambian
coast with Algeria. In addition to this.
thc French secured Il large section of
country north of the Congo. and immcdi-
alely began the task Of extending the
French Influence into the interior. 1t is
said that this work has been attended
with such success that the sphere Of
French influence now extends far to the
west of Lake Tchad. even into Darfoor.
and therefore comprises two-thirds of the
whole Soudan. The object of the French
Government Is 10 acquire Il belt of cOun-
try stretching entirely across the CONT
nrnt. but in the Nile Valley the opposition
of the English is instantly encountered.
Forced ont of the Upper Nile Valley and
the Egyptian Soudan by the growth of
the Mahdi's power. the English have new
er %rclinquished their nominal claim to the
country. and the British East African
Company actually occupies an enormous
area of land on the east coast. extending
inward to Lake Victoria Nyanza and
northwnrl 70 the boundaries of the Nah
dis domain. The reconques of the E2yp-
tian Soudan would unite Egypt with the
possessions of the British East African
Company and give England control of the
entire Nile Valley, with access to the
ocean on the east. 4 most effectual bar
would thus he placed to the growth of
French influence toward the east. and
England would become the dominant
power, not only in Egypt and Egyptian
Soudan. but also in the whole lake region
of Central Africa. 1t is not. therefore. to
be wondered at that not only the French.
but ether powers interested in Africa,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

contrivance which answers the farmers
instead of a pump. is put into practical
operation. in order to secure for the grow
ing crops the amount of water necessary
to their proper growth. but as Il rule the
rainfall is sufficient for all purposes. and
little artificial irrigation is practiccd. The
soil is so fertile thar anything which can
he raised in a tropical or sub-tropical
climate will grow with mXuriance in the
Egyptian Soudan. 1t is the native home
of the sweet potato. the yam and the
watermelon. and in the hot sunshine Of
the Upper Nile Valley. and in the clear
ings made by the natives in the great for
eStS of Equatorial. these vegetables grow
to Il size and with an abundance unknown
in other parts of the world. A traveller
in that region some years ago said that
i'll the tables of Europe could be supplied
with fruits and vegetables from the Egyp-
tian Soudan. and when this region is
pierced by railroads. the time may come
when oranges, bananas and pincapplcs.
hgs, dates and melons. from the heart Of
Africa. may be seen on the tables of Paris
and London. That day is yet far away.
however. the exports of that region be-
ing at present limited 10 such articles as
will bear the long. hot journey TO the mar
kets of Cairo or the Red Sea coast. Os-
trich feathers have for many years form
ed the greater part, in value. of the Sou
dan exports. while wax. coffee. Il large
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

PACK by travellers who have no,otro+., :.
mere ana there show it to be- = count.r 80
marvellous possibilities. So far ,v .li,i
IS concerned. it is one of the ho,test ro
S,ohS on the globe. there being MAN.
P''c'S where the mean animal tomnora
.ur' exceeds ~ degrees. but il differs from
'n' "ahari IN an abundance of rainfall
'"! consequently in fertility also. Tho
entire region comprises an arc, ,f ,on
~" square miles. or about half that of
''' hlted STATES. and of this yreot do.
nl'ih from a fourth To a third i foros,
NJ" on" yet knows how great are tho rn.
sources of this country. nor how VAST rho
Nai"o "i the exports that will flow from !,
"heh once II has been opened ia con-.
hi'rce' but as lis population is cstimotnd
al from lo!o"0.Wm 10 :O.n0O.00O. if will
IL" d'nbt. prove a valuable ACQUISITION to
the civilized STATES that in future will
control it.
AT present ii is divided among over u
hundred native African or Arab rulors
oilch nj wan with each other-somc scmi-
civilized. some decidedly barharons. others
entirety savage. hut most of the States
having Il population of sufficient intclli-
g'hcr 10 appreciate the benefits that
would arise to them from closer associo-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

been resolved upon by the British Gov
eminent.
Aside from the political aspects of the
case. however. the Egyptian Soudan is
well worth conquering for its own sake.
The opponents of the British Govern
ment's policy have loudly proclaimed the
worthlesslnpss of the region. and declared
that the whole country is not worth the
blood that was shed for il during the
campaigns already made there. but this is
merely the talk Of an opposition party,
which considers itself under obligations
10 object to whatever the Government
proposcs. no matter how obvious may be
its pxpcdicncy. During the Egyptian oc-
cupation of the region. the exports from
the Soudan down the Nile and by means
Of caravans 10 cairo amounted to about
SntHD.WOn IL year. besides as much more
thai, went abroad through the Red Sea
norts and from the Somali coast. 4 dis
rrict that can export S1S.WO0.oO worth of
-noJs every year is certainly worth hay
ing for n country from which this amount
nj surplus wealth can he annually spared
for export. under 81 bad IA Government
ms that of Egypt. would certainly prove
of almost incalculable wealth if its own
affairs were properly administered and the
neo,le given an equitable system of taxa
ton. The Egyptian domain comprised
Eordofan, Nubia. Senaar. Taxa and some
provinces still further south. an area esti-
-. .eG. u; Il lii 10 less than l,uOo,o0o
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

variety of gum, and an enormous quantity
of fine skins and hides make up the re-
mainder. 1t is plain that under proper
conditions the region can be made enur-
mously productive. ana those conditions
Will be attained when the land has been
reconquercd for civilization by the AurIo.
Egyptian troops.
So far as the towns are concerned tbny,
are. at present. hardly worthy of the
name. Klartoum and Omdurman. Der
Der and the rest are all alike in their
main features, the leading difference no
Ing found in the fact that some are larger
than others. The striking similarity is
even continued down the Nile. for Edfoa-.
on the borders of the present Egyptian
frontier is of the same class. A few
buildings of stone. whore live the wealthy
and important pcrS0nages of the town. Il
great many houses with mud walls and
matched roofs where dwell the canaitr.
Narrow streets, or rather pasSways. lead
between the houses. and these miserable
alleys serve alike for entry and exit ana
Us reccptaclcs for all The filth and olfal
of the houses. If il were not for the vuI-
lures and dogs and hyenas and iackaIS.
every town in Soudan would be dcpopu-
lated in II year 10y pestilcncc. bur by day
the vuitures eat all they can hold, and
after nightfall the other animals prowI
about and ievour the remainder. so thai
the towns of the Upper Nile Valley are
.r".!A! as LES, Of any I~rC.!.c;. Country.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

was one of the most cautious of the
shippers that command the great ocean
liners. 1t is said Of him that it was his
hazy weather. no matter what his temp
tation might have been TO break ii rec
ord. to stop the ship absolutely ana 10
take up and down" casts ct the deep
sea lead. He would never rely upon
any patented apparatus without re-
pcatedly verifying the results. Through
out his thirty-nine Years experience ne.
has added his quota 20 the fine record
FOR safety and speed now held 10y the
big company of which he was one of The
most faithful SERVANTS.
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Decline of an Empire.

8. ;o.,cctiuu of those maps of Africa
.;.Ll,yr been published in the last few
shaw, the existence of Il new power
.I. heart of the Dark Continent. The
charts represented the Egyptian
..:,i.r~ as extending from the mouth of
,. XII. along the whole course of that
with "a great province called Equa-
,,~;, IN th" lake region. In the latter
,,5n. Egypt terminates on the south .
,~.n Donsola. while up the stream
r..o, that point lies a vast region. with in
~. rm.ra,c boundaries. marked Empire
H.. Nahdi.'' With the disaster TO
W,i..t. pa.ha's army and the unfortunate
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07

lish are people who make great plans, and
carry them out with as much audacity as
they make them. 1t is quite evident that
the British Government is not going into
MS Soudan enterprise merely for the fun
of the thing. and it is quite possible that
In the considerations which have i'm
PEELED 1t to undertake. the reconqucst. the
extension of French influence as far as
I'arfoor. which is icy door to the Egyp-
tan Soudan. has had Il prominent part.
For if the French should gain control of
the Upper Nile. it is not impossible that
they might be able to destroy the value of
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-07
NEW ITALIAN COMMANDER.
Gen. Antonio Baldisscra Who Com~
mands %Italy's Forces in A~byssinia,

Gen. Antonio Baldisscra Who Coup-
mands ~Italy's Forces in A~byssinia,
General Antonio Baldisscra, the new
commander of the Italian army in East.
Africa. was appointed by the Italian
Government to take the place of Gen
eral Baratieri, under whose direction.
the Italian arms suffered the recent.
great defeat. The province over which
RaldlSSera'S command cXtcuds is called
Erythria. Il name which was borrowed
from the ancient Greek name of the
fted Sea. 1t is Il territory of the Sou
dan extending inland from MassoWali
to kasSala. The new general has his
hands full if he is expected to recon
Quer the north .Abyssiniau dominion of
Tigre. The army lost about 1909
Italian regulars and nearly all it's field
artillery. sixty or seventy guns, in the
battle of the .idowa. He was already
on his way from Italy five days after
the defeat Of Baratieri's army. The
earlier part of RaldiSSera'S career as Il
soldier was passed in the service of the
Austrian Empire. He is Il native OF
is Il son of an official of roiice. He was
educated at the Vienna Military Col
lege and continued in the Austrian
army with the rank of major until 1866,
when the Venetian territories were an
neXc'l 10 the kingdom Of Italy. Since