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New-York tribune., 1903-07-26

bird garden is rather novel idea, but one
which II faithfully exploited will prove real de-
light as any garden OF blossoms. enthusiast
the subject has set apart a spot OF perhaps
acres extent forbidden ground for cats small
boys, and the birds have become very tame. Ber-
muda grass. whose matted tangles are harbor for
Bugs and worms. covers the ground. Hydrants are
left dripping where the many kinds of feathered
folk that this garden has attracted may drink
and battle 10 their hearts content. There is
abundance Of seeds and fruit. which mature at
different seasons, and old logs under whc. congre-
gate the fat grUbs that a birds delight. II
these natural stores seem TO short any time,
sunhower seed and crisp lettuce hearts are spread
on stand called the birds banquet board that
none may want. Strings. threads and fluffy cotton
are strewn about for nesting time, and as many as
twenty different species have been counted building
or rearing their young at time. ThiTUy-fOUr
varieties frequent this Garden of Eden, and their
sweet notes and bright plumage make it charm
ing as any conservatory OF rare blossoms
New-York tribune., 1903-07-26

Their way to the well lies over a perilous bridge.
but even a plunge into the bottomless abyss be
meath this cannot give them the death sleep.
that be secured only by the burning OF their
bones earth
New-York tribune., 1903-07-26

THE Siamese are very superstitious people"
says Ernest Young. They have many peculiar
explanations of natural phenomena. Thunder for
instance, is the sky crying They believe that in
the realms above is horrible giant. whose wife
has violent and uncertain temper. When they
quarrel the echo of his voice comes iu long,
rolling notes from the clouds. If he is very angry
he throws his hatchet at his unruly spouse. and
when this pOnderous weapon strikes the floor of
heaven the tnunderbolt falls through and comes
to earth Falling stars are accounted for by the
fact that the angels occasionally indulge in
throwing at another When these same he
ings all insist upon getting into the bath at once
the water splashes over the side and IL rains
The winds that sigh in the night are the voices OF
babies that have lost their way in their travels to
the land beyond the grave. When a Siamese dies
he Is not buried, but his cOrTSe, fully dressed
and then wrapped in a winding sheet is placed in
a sitting posture in copper A tube is placed
in his mouth and through this mixture of quick
silver and honey is poured into the body. In this
way IT is kept for long time. often for years.
Eventually II is burned, and the ashes are car
fully preserved The souls of those whose bones,
| at least are not burned are supposed 10 become
| slaves OF a horrtd taskmaster with a head like a
| dog, human body and the temper Of a ffend. He
sits for all time with his feet in the fires of he'll
and ii is the duty of his slaves keep these fires
/ from growing too hot To do this they carry
water in wicker baskets through all eternity.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-26

A successful young woman has discovered tina
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
The Great vidoca.

Vidocq, the great French DETECTIVE
was born in Arras in 1715. He began
life as a baker and early became the
terror of his companions by his athletic
frame and violent disposition. At the
same time he was a notorious tmeI,
and after many disgraceful adventures
he enlisted in the army. In 1896 he re-
turned to Paris with some money
which, however, he soon squandereu.
Next he was sentenced at Lille to elgnt
years hard labor for forgery, but re-
peatedly escaped, and in 1905 he De-
came connected with the Paris ponce
as detective.
His previous career enabled MN ~
render important services. ana DE was
appointed chief Of the safety prlgaue'
chiefly composed Of reprieved conVicls'
which purged Paris Of the many oun-
gerous classes. In 1918 he received
full pardon, and his connection VIII
this service lasted until about 1870
when he settled at st. Mande as pa
per manufacturer. Soon after the revo
luton of 1880 he became poliucal ue,
tective, but with little success. In lo4o
he was again employed under the re-
publican government, but he d1ed pen
niless In 1851
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
The French Academy.

the French academy is one Of the
five academies and the most eminent
constituting the Institute of France 1t
was founded in 1885 by Cardinal Rich
ellen and reorganized in 1916. 1t Is
composed of forty members, the new
member elected by the remaining thlr-
ty-nine members for life after personal
application and the submission OF their
nomination to the head Of the state 1t
meets twice weekly at the palace Ma
zarin, % DUAL Cont, Paris, and Is 'the
highest authority on everything apper-
tanning to the niceties Of the French
language-to grammar, rhetoric and
poetry and the publication OF the
French classics" The chief officer Is
the secretary, who has life tenure OF
his position. A chair in the academy Is
the highest ambition Of most literary
Frenchmen-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

not pay enough for their millinery. 1t
it better to have one good hat than
three bad ones and cheaper in the long
run.
Nothing so makes or mars the APP
pearance of a costume as the hat. The
small turban toQue is the smartest
thing brought out for many day, as
is the French sailor with its upturned
brim and its jaunty bow of velvet Oh
the hair behind. White is very desir-
able, especially for a dark haired per-
son.
A long spray of orchids suitable for
an evening gown is shown in the cut.
JUDO CHOLLET.
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Fashion Nota.

no
OMIT iouiard silks are almost
ana transparent, and there are
and n e'anlnes in navy, also in
colo" ~ end of printed india silks
kbite out 1t seems that black
+ha ana the blues and white are
Bvb tes' choice of all. There are
! " ~ taffetas in plain colors and
tiles o. e' some Of it striped, and
will h. naoutais and shanghais.
Tho mostly used to make
bt pu ne Japan corded silk is also
F tha are shown as among tho verv
th .ne seasons output ana 'n ",, very Fry.
tusm are embroidered I in ss arm "a,
up into elegant and la
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
Tassels and Braid Pendants n
vfved.

Tassels and Braid Pendants r..
v1ved.
Tassels and braids and gold and sill
yer trimmings abound on day frocks
lis well as on evening wraps. They are
a pretty finish and have a smartness
all their own These dainty trimmings
will remain IN vogue many a day, for
they are of great value in the con-
struction of a smart garment.
Moleskin coats seem to have entered
on another year of popularity. Some
of the less expensive furs are being
trimmed with white and pale colored
cloths adorned with embroidery.
Hats have never been prettier Some
women experience the greatest diff.
Guilty in procuring hat to suit them
which. as rule, means that they will
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
CIR CONSCIOUSNESS.

.,,,or, May Spoil Your
r,,,d,s success In Lie.
;. ,,o,,r little daughter play FOR
~ The visitors voice was full OF
oxnectation. Little Bessie
a back at her and arose from nel
I'm afraid you wouldn't care to
her! She doesn't play very wen
az can get her to practice" said
bother. ~ oone
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

A scrap of paper worth seeing Will
be presented at the opera mouse
Wednesday evening March lin. Inc
entertainment is given under the
auspices Of the Outlook club ana the
proceeds will be applied to the
characterization of the public schoo'
grounds. Don't fail to see it. %
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

N' ROOM SCENE IN A PLAY.
marble. Palms artisticaIly
Ae'e ana there add to the green
i'i'ure Is mahogany, covered
sa ' r. silks combining green and
,0, Inc arched doorways open
,Ons' narrow gallery which is
an antechamber.
kba =. mowers and a tea table com
lHe artistic effect.
X. DE LA BAUME.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
A GIRLS LIFE.
And How 1t May be Made Easier
For Her.

"Hu HOW II May he Made Easfer
For Her.
1T seems to me life might be made
easier for girl" sighed Mrs. Brown.
Her life had certainly not been an
easy one, filed as it was with foolish
mistakes from beginning to end, includ-
Ing a most unhappy married existence
and divorce.
III some one, my mother for instance,
had taken the trouble to give me few
practical talks showing me what life
really was, l might have been saved a
good deal Of trouble, but she believed
that girls mind should be kept q
delightful and poetic blank-'sweetly
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

dylike dresses. Some of them have only
the waist part embroidered, while 9TH
ers have elaborate edges intended for
nounces. Very deep f1ounces and dou-
BILE skirt effects are seen on many OF
the new stuffs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07
|DERN DRAWING ROOM.


|rtistic and Cheerful Arrange
ment.
modern drawing room is a cheer
pee, with dainty and comforta bic
ure and a general unconventional
cement.
cut shows a section of a draw wing
which forms the mise en- scene of
don play. The walls are covered
plain green tapestry. The ceiling
lie and gold, and the pillars are
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

AWKWARD AGE. money teaching
kcomplishments, too, but she new
|ll do anything or act naturally
i people. I'm sure l don't know
shall do with her If she keeps
$ way, And l don't know either
she gets it. / never was awk-
before strangers when 1 was her
|" thought the visitor, perhaps
mother was a better diplomat"
hers, if you have self conscious
}en, in nine cases out of ten 1t is
Vault. Teach the child to forget
to consider others first, itself
If the child is asked to do some
let it do it the best it can. Don't
little ones because they cannot do
perfectly. With practice per-
b will come, but ridicule or criti-
unless of the gentlest sort. will
Deeds of self distrust in the child
will be a serious hindrance in
life, because, after all, half the
in the world today fail because
bave no confidence in themselves.
HELEN CLIFTON.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-03-07

She suddenly DO
came conscious
of herself, OF
her own weak
n e s 8 e s. She
hung her head
a w k w a + d l y,
squirmed a n d
finally put her
finger In her
mouth.
Come, Bes-
sic; play since
NJ r 8 j o II e q
wants you to-"
s. o h IL
can't" This in
a low, muHed
t on e. M o I c
twistings, more
awkward turn.
ings, and sud
denly b e s 8 / G
grew very red
IN the race ana
rushed from the
room.
"She is the
most awkward
child!" grOaned
the IN o t II e r .
I'm sure l
spend enough
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
Special Sermons.

A series of Sunday evening sermons
will be given in the Baptist church by
the pastor, Rev. F. L. Anderson, com
March 8. The general sub.
ject is "The Architecture of a Life
The following is the list:
March 8, The Plan.
March Is, The Cost.
March %, The Materials. .-z#
{ March %, The Foundation.
j 5April6, The Superstructure.
Service begins at 7:9o o'clock. ~ :&.s
You are cordially invited to attend.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18

nothln' purifier than to see: fruit grow
IN on the tree and pickin' off the
luscious product and enjoyin' the eatin'
OF it. And every farmer in the county
can hav good orchard if he will set
the rite trees and take reasonable care
OF 'em. Lazybones can and should go
without if. they amt willin' to hustle
for fruit.
Didn't [ tell you that the new state
house report would be whitewash af-
fair? Accordin'' to the report of the
legislator committee eyeryt hin is sslove-
critic even over
the fact that the architect is gettin'
five per cent of the cost when his ex-
press agreement was to take two per
cent on all after the first shake. The
next thing will come an appropriation
OF another million and half without
any sufficient guarantee that the state
won't be in the Identical pickle two
yOe'A0 AoeOA Will d SGdC0uOuS0 uHuulSucu
and another million and half asked
for then. And a lot Of gumps that the
people hav elected and sent up to st.
Paul to protect their interests are 60
in to help this diabolical scheme rite
along without any brakes on or holdin'
down. You see if this amt the out
come of the whole business. I'm achin'
to see how this board of control busi-
ness comes out. Here the board is
savin' the state over a hundred thous-
and year and just when the machine
is gettin' we'll creased and in good run
nin' order the institution towns are
combinin' and demandin' and schemin'
to break up the boards work by takin'
out pretty near all the institutions and
you see if there's backbone enough to
stand up against these demands. It
just reminds me of little dog bein'
yanked round with a string round it's
neck meekly submIttin' to any boys
dictation that comes along.
FARMER BEN.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
FOR SALE

. ], One seven year old bay mare, one
three year old roadster gelding, one two
year old roadster mare, one two year
old draft gelding, one yearling draft
horse colt, one yearling grade bull, hay
and corn at building. Terms cash.
s tt JONATHAN. FREEMAN.
sHillcrest" 6 miles N. W. of Austin.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
flR ER 0llJ||!.

If any thing makes me feel sick to
my stomjack it is to see folks that used
to be poor putin on airs just becaus
they've got little money now. Folks
that used to as poor as Jobs turkey
and used to scrimp and almost starve
to get along think that money makes
'em so they can now look down on
those they used to associate with and
can feel above 'em and Civ 'em a So
cial shakeoff. Why, our gal Sarah says
that one woman up to Austin that
used to work out now struts in her silks
and trains and don't know folks she
used to be glad to visit with. Wouldn't
that phase a brass monkey? Farmer
Ben believes that little money and
style has turned more peoples heads
than most anything else. Just as if
havin' little made any differ to
character or friendship or real worthi-
ness. I tell you friends that would
desert you when they get rich amt
worth cent for six bushels of 'em all
shaken together. I hav an idee that
real friendship is foundationed on
somethin' differin'. I can't see what
style and wealth has to do with it
either way, anyhow. But what always
tickles me is to see the >simpletons that
don't know how to carry their new
surroundin's and make asses of their
selves tryin' toshow off. The upstart
woman that don't. know whether to
wear her train in front or behind is to
be pitied and scorned rather than en-
We'd. So far as I'm concerned, the
further off such folks keep from Far
mer Ben, the better satisfied he will be
I'm goin' to pat out some more apple
trees and plums this spring same as
I've done every spring for the past
thirty years. amt sayin' that I'll get
Of the fruit the. I may. for I can
get plums the fourth year after settip'
pretty certain and can get, apples, in
mot SO many years AFTER But no mat.
fter,I like 10 SEQ the trees CROWN and
Iwsnt to see others comm on to take
the place 81 those that are igettin' Old
land dyin' off. I can'tssee Why j anybody
should lie, discoursg sged when trees die
after they hav borne crops O. few years.
Bless you, you get only one crop Of
corn for the plantin' and why should
you kick whensyoa get dozen crops
of apples and pltms before they Civ up
the ghost2 Pm; g0in' to stick to home home
1 grown stock too. The idee Of beinl' b
suckered by beautifu full picturs in books
lot fruit that amt hardy round here
don't 50 down with Farmer Ben. Tn Tn
/ Igoin' to get stock grown rite round
i these diggin's and take no chance q q
j failure. There's more loss in raisin aisei'
i fruit 81 buyin' Of outside nursery fel
! lows than ID any other way There's
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18

.to their adaptabllity to your particular
nvironment, then choose for extensive
planting only such as seem adapted
and fully meet your required purposes.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
Opportunity
.z Is STILL BEFORE YOU TO SECURE
100 Acres Of Good Farm
ing Land Absolutely Free
IN Stark and Morton Counties, on the FAMOUS
WEST MISSOURI SLOPE of North Dakata


- ''~' 0"""~'" thusy
acres for
we can
50 Coal
Climate
9zooOOS coal $780, brick $25 total $685.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18

We will sell you 100
acre s,or more, in above
region at from 81 to $6
per acre On easy terms
and locate you on a
100 acres adjoining.
The only expense to
good homestead of
YOU for the homestead
will be the govern
nent fling fee Of
about $18; thus you.
secure 800 acres for
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

One day last week J. /. Smart decided
TO shoulder bis gun, whistle up his
dog, and 20 out quail hunting and show
the boys how 1t was done by bringing in
loads OF the birds, but 10 and behold his
expectations proved fruitless, his happy
thought Of "fesst at supper" was
a thing Of the past, and after banging
away at everything In sight coming his
way, first one hind then the other, and
tramping over about 100 acres Of land,
he decided it all "bosh' about quail
shooting and started out in hunt Of
something else, and in this he did we'll,
for on bis return home showed bis pock'
cts were well filled with something else''
In the shape Of SKATERS" rsdishes, tur.
nips, ETC., but no ngn OF bird feathers
to mark his absence from town on that
day. Some cruel fellow has eaid Mr..
smart had to borrow meat for supper
that night,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
This office compIimented.

A few days ago we were called 2
upon to do some job work for Rae
travelling man, who to judge by the %
business be is in, patronizes the news
papers quite extensively. On re-
ceiving the work the gentleman in,
question land he is still in town. was .
so favorably impressed with our
work that he ordered even NOPE
than he needed at present, say
ing the work could be useful at.
any time. He ccmplimented our
work highly, and said the job we did
was the best he ever had done In any.
country print shop, aud that so far
would compare with any city work
ever done for him. Such compli-
ments, coming as this one did from
a man who, by experience, knows
the value Of good work, is apprc-
ciated by this office, and we guaran-
tee the best to all alike.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

w. A. Herren OF Finch, Ark, writes,
81 wish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure cured terrible case OF kidney and
bladder trouble two doctors had given
me up" Sold by D, G. Smith.
A jolly party left here Tuesday for
the Gulf Coast where they will spend a
week or two hunting and fishing. In
the party we're DR.. G. w Barnard and
wife, John p. Coffee, wife and two
daug hters, DR.. Quilliau, Mrs. Elisha
Dickinson and conductor j. I. Skipper.
Now is the time to order your fall or
winter suit. r. H. Shackelford 10 agent
for the American Wooden Mills Co., Chi
cago, and has received an elegant line Of
samples.
Talk about your automo's and steam
cars and all these things, but the
awarmest number" in town now is q
horse--a lovely little :rick-owned by
! Will Barrett and one he says that can
70 yonder and pass by all others in har-
ness. This animal travels 80 fast-vhen
hitched to buggy that In going
through town it is impossible, VIII
SAYS, TO distinguish houses from PEG
pie, that all look alike, and while drv-
ing a few evenings ago actually had "a
stop the horse end see il be was stil
seated in his buggy or Just flying 1.-The
moving along was 30 fact, yet 90 easy
No denying il, his horse Is The swittest
baby on four feet, and can "clean up
anything round aboet.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
To the Public.

Mr.. j. G. Christmas OF Cherry
Lake, Madison counv, Florida,
claims that he can cure GERS, ul-
GERS, tumors, enlargment of the
throat and many other diseases that
the human family are afflicted with
and that he can and will learn all
that applies to him free Of charge
how to cure all of said Affections.
Post Office address, Cherry Lake,
Madison county, Florida.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
Bids Wanred.

Sealed bids will be received by
the Town Council Of Madison up 10
I O'Clock Dec. LIST, to furnish wood
at the water works plant in the town
Of Madison. for the year 1904
Wood to be sound, split and fourfeet
long. Right to accept or reject any
or all bids. Successful bidder will
be required to give bond for faithful
performance Of co ntract.
w. B. DAVIS,
Chairman w. w, Com,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
THANKSGIVING Services

The usual Thanksgiving service
hin be held at the Baptist church
his morning, commencing at ten
bclock, and the other churches will
kuite with the Baptist congregation
b a union service. The sermon
bln be delivered by Rev. t. G.
Bradford, pastor Of the Methodist
uch. Special music has been ar
1nged for the occasion. The hour
II ten o clock was selected 80 that
the good ladies OF the town can at
tend the service without fear Of their
thanksgiving dinner beng delayed
and it is hoped that a large congre-
gstion will be present.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
TOWN TOPICS.
Continued from Fifth Page.


Those who failed to attend the enter
tainment by the Saxophone Quartette
at the auditorium last Thursday even
log missed one Of the most delightful
entertainments ever given In Madison.
We are sorry to say that the attendance
was very small, and the young men who
had the matter 10 charge lost consdera-
BILE money.
The old "etand-bys" Of the local lodge
Knights Of Pythias are rejoicing IN the
fact that the attendance upon the meet
ings Of the lodge has materially increas-
ed during the past few weeks. There
seems to be an awakening Of Pythian
ardor all along the line, and interest Of
members is being revived to the great
benefit OF the order here.
The hospitable home OF Mr.. and Mre.
H. M. Taylor was thrown open to the
young people Of the city Monday even.
ing when Miss Lizzie entertained in hon.
or Of her friend, Miss Edna Stapler Of
Valdosta. The fascinating game Of
Finch occupied the attention of the
guests until late hour after which de.
lightful refreshments we're served, The
evening was most pleasant one to all
who were so fortunate as to be guests,
and Miss Lizzie added to her laurels as
a charming hostess.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

A mild case OF smallpox was in.
vestigeted last week by DR.. Warren,
Of the State Board OF Health, who
was called from Jacksonville to a
Polk county tnrpentine camp for
that purpose. There is no danger
of the disease spreading-So says
I e doctor.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
The Big Show is Coming.

The agents Of Howe's London
Shows have been In our city arrang-
ing for ;he coming Of that ever well
come amusement aggregation, and
Tho small boy viii be correspondingly
happy, aud everybody and his best
Girl will be at Madison on circa:
day, next Saturday.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

A Polk county "kid" elopement
was properly nipped in the bud last
week by shotgun in the hands Of q
brother of the prospective "blushing
BRIDE" ct sight Of which the gay
young Lothario stood not upon The
order of his going--but went, and
that rapidly,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26
ueapt,ful Clear skies.

Herbine exerts a direct influence on
he bowels, liver and kidneys, purifying
and strengthening these organs, and
maintaining them in normal condition
Of health; thus removing a common
cause ofyellow, notify, greasy skin, and
more or less Of pimplos, blotehes and
bsckheads. SOC at W. B. Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

The Braidentown Herald man adj
yocates the discharge Of assessors,
they to be replaced by State board
OF assessment There's both good
and bad in the proposition,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-26

Hillsborough county must be get!
ting wealthy. The new treasures
had to give bond for $s4 ,00o--
more than double that required Of
his predecessor.