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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Homemade Concrete Mixer.

and how quickly he had accomplished
the work in making 1t. l then looked
for his concrete mixer, for | knew
that he must have something Of the
sort for doing this work, writes David
Scoates of the Mississippi Agricultur-
al college. in the Popular Mechanics.
| learned that the machine was at one
Of the neighbors. where we went to
see it. The mixer is a rare work OF
simplicity and economy. All that was
purchased to build II was a pulley
for the belt, every other part being
found on his place. The mixing box
is made Of one by eight-inch boards.
laid inside Of two rims Of corn-planter
wheels. The gear around the box
came from an old manure spreader,
and the rest Of the gearing from the
two mentioned implements. The bar
rel supplies the water through the
pipe. The truck was one used on an
old gas engine.
The mixer is a great success, as
the work done by II which l saw was
Of the best. The use OF the machine
requires some common sense, and as
the builder had lots OF that, he sue.
ceeded in constructing an efficient
machine at a very low cost.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Keeper of Secrets of Kings.

Lord Knollys, who is retiring, after
having been private secretary to King
George and the late King EINard,
has received many tempting offers to
write his autobiography, but, needless
70 say, has steadfastly resisted them
all. An enterprising publisher, from
The United States, once ran him down
during his vacation. and placed a
blank check before him, inviting him
70 I'LL it in for any sum he liked to
name in return for a book of no fewer
, than $4,000 words.
My terms would be five million dol
lars" Lord Knollys remarked. quietly
The publisher gasped. Good gra-
cious, sir, are you serious?" he asked.
Quite" Lord Knollys rejoined, and
then, with one of his merry wrinkles
uf his eyes, he said:
Would it not be worth a good deal
more to you if | had to say frankly
all I know"
The publisher realized the force OF
the argument, and was bound to ad-
nit that it would be a hopeless task
TO induce an indiscretion on the part
OF the veteran courtier.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
HAS A PETRIFlEO WATERFALL
One of the Natural Wonders of the
World That Is Located In
Country Of Algeria.

With all the beauty OF a cataract OF
living water. there Is in Algeria re-
markable petrified waterfall which re-
Gently has been engaging the atten-
ton of scientists. This is the Ham
nam Meskhutin, which means The
bath Of the damned, and is located %
miles from Constantine. This sOtldlhed
cascade is the production Of calcare-
Gus deposits from sulphurous and fer
ruginous mineral springs, Issuing
from the depths OF the earth at a tenn
perature of 80 degrees centigrade.
The bath Of the damned" even
from a near viewpoint, looks for all
the world like a great wall OF water
dashing into a swirling pool at its
foot, yet its glowing. graceful curves
and the apparently swirling eddies at
it's base are as fixed and immovable as
If carved from the face of granite
cliff.
Many centuries have, OF course,
gone to the making OF the deposits.
and the springs were we'll known to
the ancient Romans. The name Ham
mam-Meskhutin was given TO the stone
cataract in an allusion TO a legend
that the waterfall was petrifed by
Allah, Furnishing the impiety OF I'M
believers by turning all the members
of the tribe into stone. At night, so
the story runs, its stone jewellers OF
the remote ages are freed from their
strange letters, come to life and re-
sumo their normal shapes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Street Ethlcs In CHICAGO.

A law has been enacted in Prussia
which makes II a prison otfense for
any one to fail TO answer a cry for
help or TO go to the rescue Of per
son in danger when It is possible 10
do so without endangering ones own
life. Such a law would not be amiss
in Chicago Not only ethics, but or,
binary decency and manliness are TOO
frequently forgotten here. Let 4 thug
assault person in the street and the
majority Of men who happen along,
instead OF going 70 the assistance OF
the person assaulted, will scurry away
SO as not 10 be dragged into the affair
Let a person be injured by a street
car half the people who witnessed The
accident will refuse TO give their
names to be called upon as witnesses
by the victim.
Whether all the ethics of citizenship
can be enforced effectively through
laws and ordinances may be doubted
yet, the legal declaration OF some prt
mary duties would help 10 develop a
conscience in such matters now appar
emily sadly lacking-ChicagO Tribune
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

size when about l2 weeks old. When
forced, they will weight four to five
pounds at two months.
The meat of the Runner is of SUI
perior quality; fine in the grain, juicy.
and excellent flavor Hotels and res
taurants pay fancy prices for duck
lings.
The eggs are in good demand also.
In winter when eggs are high the In
dian Runner is "on the job" Any
enterprising person can work up a
trade among hotels and restaurants
that should prove highly profitable.
There is no great danger of strong
competition, as comparatively few
poultry raisers have taken up this
branch OF the industry, notwithstand-
ing the fact that nearly all kinds of
poultry products are bringing I'M
heard-of prices in the open market.
Duck culture, in the past, has been
more or less neglected. owing TO the
general belief that ducks cannot be
successfully raised without a stream
or pond Of water. The fact is, how
ever. that the Indian Runner requires
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
Alarmed for His Mother.

Little Harry, hanging about the
kitchen, saw a stuffed fowl sewed up
before roasting. He was much i'm
pressed by the sight. A few nights
later his mother. hastily dressing to
go out, found that a new frock had
been sent home without the proper al
lowance of hooks and eyes. Summon
ing aid, her sister basted the frock to-
gether up the back.
Grandma" said Harry, seeking the
source of perennial sympathy and COM
prehension, come and see what aun-
ties doing to mamma. l think she's
going to roast her, for she's sewing
her all up"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
All He Wanted.

A Boston man tells OF a certain If
repressible bore who always made
use OF a formula when anyone sought
to put him off and thus spare the oh.
jects of his attention the annoyance OF
an interview with him. This formula
was: But assure you want but one
word with him-Only one word"
On one occasion he sought out a
noted lawyer. The latter's clerk met
him very solemnly with Why
haven't you heard? Mr.. Blank died
last night"
The words were scarcely out OF the
clerks mouth when the applicant was
saying conciliatingly: But | assure
you l want but one word with him
only one word"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
MULE BREEDING ON INCREASE
Hardy Animals Are in Constant De-
mand Over Much Wider Territory
Than Ever Before.

Il is estimated that % per cent. OF
the mares bred last year were mated
with jackasses.
There is a perfect Juror for mule
breeding Mules are in constant de-
mand over a much wider range Of ter
ritory than heretofore.
Mule foals bring as high as sl25 at
weaving time, and none Of them sell
cheap, quality OF mare and foal con-
sidered.
That such breeding will result in
shortage OF breeding mares even for
mule raising, there can be no doubt.
There is a tendency already to price
mares much higher than geldings.
Mule raising Is hard on mares and
wears them out sooner than sucking
horse foals.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
ITCHING, BURNING ECZEMA

317 s. Wolfe St, Baltimore, Md
MY trouble was caused by a severe
sprained ankle; the bruised blood not
having been drawn OF caused skin
affection which the doctors pro-
nounced eczema. It first started with
an itching and burning. with very dry
skin. Constant scratching, especially
during the night finally broke the
skin, and during the day the watery
fluid that came from 1t would dry and
peel of like fish scales. My stocking
would stick to my ankle as II it were
glued. I also had It on my fingers.
Il was treated without getting any
benefit. l began using Cuticura Soap
and Ointment as directed and then ap-
piled the Cuticura Ointment and bound
the ankle with a soft bandage, after
bathing 1t with Cuticura Soap. They
cured me in about two months.
(Signed) T. W. Henderson, Dec. 2, IL.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept l. Boston.
Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS
This Breed Thought to Be Most
Profitable by Many.
Oucklinss Reach Marketable Size
When About Twelve Weeks Old
and Find Ready Demand in
Hotels and Restaurants.
CBv A GALIGHER L

The Indian Runner is rather small,
fully matured ducks weighing from
four to five pounds brakes from five
to six pounds. live weight
But they grow very rapidly while
young and are easy to raise What
they lack in weight is more than
made up for in their other good quail.
ties.
To begin with. they are very prolific
layers; beginning when about six
months old. Their eggs are pure
white and a little larger than those OF
a Plymouth Rock hen
They are superior in quality TO any
ducks eggs that We have ever eaten
and as a rule they bring higher prices
in the market
The ducklings reach a marketable
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Odd Things Picked Up.

Card In window near railroad sta
ton: Your Suit Pressed Between
Trains" Not our suit, II we know It.
From a newspaper report: After
the gambler was shot, two acres were
found concealed In his sleeve" Some
sleeve, that!
From the South Wales Echo: Mrs.
Polwarth celebrated her one hundredth
birthday yesterday. She was visited
by her twin sister, aged ninety-hve."
Sign In Vancouver: This restau-
rant will open soon with private rooms
for ladies with marble fittings" La
dies with marble hearts, take notice.
From a woman's paper: she wore a
black velvet hat trimmed with mole
feathers" An agreeable change In
hat trimmings from the common fur
of the pheasant
Card in English shop: "In order to
have a good supply of fresh meat for
the manufacture Of our pies. we kill
half a COW every week" Have they
no s. P. C. A. over there?-Boston
Transcript.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
FZW6EMERAL
CEARM'1N0TES

Sour swill will often cause scours in
hogs.
Keep the young pigs m out of cold
spring rains.
You cannot afford to use cheap salt
IN your butter.
Keen few good cows rather than
many poor ones.
Keep the cows hide clean and free
from barnyard filth.
Sheep require succulent food to
keep in good health.
BETTER pork at less cost should be
the aim Of all farmers.
The wastes in dairying come from
apparently slight causes.
Ewes that loses their lambs should
raise some twin or orphan.
A scrub bull at the head Of your
herd means ultimate failure.
The COW which will not eat abun-
dainty will not produce literally.
The greatest leak in the dairy busi-
ness is the lack Of knowledge OF es-
sential requirements.
Some of your cows may be eating
YOUR money in feed and not even be
giving back the interest.
Watch a sheep that is seen to
stretch: see II 1t is constipated. III
so. give wheat bran and oil-meaL
Spray the chicken house with a
one TO twenty solution Of lime-sulphur.
II will effectually destroy all nits and
lice.
MiddIings and corn meal wet with
skimmiIk make an excellent forcing
feed for culls that are to be mar
keted
II a eve does not come to her milk
az once. let the lamb nurse on an
other eve, or give It milk from
fresh COW.
Too much cannot be said in favor
Of the farm cream separator. The
arguments for its use are many and
conclusive.
II the young pigs are very fat and
want to stay in the nest, get them out
on the ground or you will have cases
of thumps
Green bone is good to promote eggs
but should not be fed too freely, oil
It is apt to cause more trouble thar
1t will do good
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
WHY SUPERIOR?

BONDS LIVER PILLS are far superior
20 the ordinary purgatiye medicine on
The market.
Because the dose is small ONE SMALL
PILL at bedtime.
Because they NEVER GRIPPE or act
Violently in appropriate doses. You never
feel them!
Because they act directly on the liver,
Stimulating " to perform its functions IN
Q natural and GENTLE way.
Because they tone up the muscular coat
OF the bowels and induce the natural
-peristaltic" motion without so much di-
rect ''purgative force"
SYSTEM.
II your druggist cannot supply you
send TO us-BCnd's Pharmacy Co., Little
Rock, Ark Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

only sufficient water TO drink. Iney
are small feeders as compared with
other ducks.
In summer, the Indian Runner
when given free range, will find the
greater part of his living in the fields.
But, OF course. when being fattened
for market, they need some grain. 1t
would be we'll to say right here that
for best results the grain should be
either ground or cooked
4 great many would-be duck rails
ers fail because they insist upon feed
ing the duck, both old and young,
whole grain.
but the young ones most certainly
cannot. Don't try TO raise dachInEs
on whole wheat, cracked corn and
chick feed They simply cannot
digest it. About the only kind Of grit
that q young duck Will eat is sand,
and whole or cracked grain requires
. something sharper than sand to grind
IT,
Those who have Indian Runner
duck would do well TO keep them over
winter and see what they will do to-
ward keeping the egg basket filled
when biddy is on a strike. Begin by
culling out all the surplus brakes and
understood specimens. IL is not a
good plan TO keep closely related
birds. One drake for every seven or
eight ducks Is about right.
brakes may be kept for seven
wears. but ducks will not lay SO we'll
when OF that age. Few duck raisers
care to keep old brakes unless they
happen to be high-priced birds.
IL many sections, Indian Runner
ducks are so scarce that food speci-
mems bring almost any price asked.
A house l5x2O feet, with yard at
tached will be large enough for 30 or
80 ducks to stay in al night, and dur
ing the cold days in winter.
II there is no suitable house on the
place a duck house can be built al
small cost Rough lumber may be
used for the floor and siding. The
rafters. plates and posts may be made
Of poles cut in the wood. Any kind
of roof that will turn water will an
swer.
II the house is to be used for your
ducks during the spring and summer
months. there should be two large
doors. One at each end Of the house
or a door on one end and window
at the other Some duck houses are
built with the entire south side open
Small mesh poultry netting is nailed
to the posts, and heavy curtain II
attached inside The curtain is to bt
used in cold weather. II will some
times be necessary to nail or tack th'
curtain to the floor and also at th'
sides.
Keep plenty OF straw on the floor
n it is several inches deep. 1t need no
be renewed every day. We take
pitchfork and turn it. or remove tina
= which Is badly soiled. II is best u
I keep everything as clean as possible
then there is less danger of disease
Fucks are not troubled with lice; and
/ as a rule, they are very healthy.
! Their food should consist Of bot
: raw and cooked vegetables, cornmeaI
! bran, beef scraps. stem-cut clover, etc
: The ground grain should be moistene
) with milk or water
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Foot Rot in Sheep.

Sheep should not be allowed to re-
main In damp places, especially in
winter. and. by no means. a damp
place at night Rot and hoof diseases
result. However, If a sheep has the
rot it is we'll to cure II possible.
A mixture Of one part OF liquid
camphor, two parts Of turpentine.
three parts of water, giving the sheep
a tablespoonful two or three times a
day. usually cures them
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Feeding Calves.

Calves should be fed milk regularly
three times a day until they are from
three to four months old. Do not skim
the milk for young calves. AS with
the infant. 1t needs the whole milk
to develop the strong growth and
constitution
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
CONCRETE MIXER IS USEFUL
Farmer Constructs Labor-Savine De-
vice That Is Rare Work Of Sim
pIiclty and Economy.

While going through the country
I met one of those mechanical gent
uses so often found on the farm. He
had many labor-saving devices on his
place and, among other things. he told
me about laying a concrete floor for
use as a feeding place for the hogs,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
TSF ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

the Ants, ptic powder TO be shaken into The
shoes FOR tlryd aching feet. 1t takes the sting
out OF corns and bunions and makes watkins
a delight sold everywhere. 25c. RecCse sub
stitutes For FREE tria! package, address A.
s. Oinsted. lie Roy. y. Y. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
E1ceptiors,

He-Must stolen goods always be
restored?
She-Certainly.
He-AIl right. Will you now take
back the kiss I stole last night!
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Admirino SoIicitude

What do you think OF our new bat
ueship?" asked the naval expert.
Wonderful" replied the plain bust
ness man; only it does seem 8
shame to risk anything so handsome
and expensive in a fight"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
The Kind.

IT wonder IL people in Mars have
dogs"
IF they do, they must be moon
dogs"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Her Weapon Gone,

Hewitt hear that your wife has
lost her voice.
Jewett-Yes; she is non-combat
ant now.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

A soft answer may not turn away
wrath, but 1t saves a lot OF useless
talk.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

The world admires any man who at
tends to his own business-no matter
how humble II may be.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Red Cross Ball Blue gives double value
for your money, goes twice as TAR as any
other. Ask your grocer. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
No. Si1-Sixty-SiX.

This is a prescription prepared especially
for Malaria or ChIlls & Fever. Five or siI
doses will break any case, and II taken then
as a tonic the fever Will not return. &c. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Many a man fails to forge ahead be-
cause he has the looking backward
habit
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. sugsr-coated
tiny granules. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Anyway, the sign Of old age Is
never a forgery.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
RubMy-Tism

Will cure your Rheumatism and all kinds OF
aches and pains Neuralgia, Cramps, Collie,
sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Old Sores, Burns,
etc. Autiseptic Anodyne. Price Sc. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

The two most important needs In q
woman's life seems to be love and
money.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

The buster a man Is the less time
he has to complain of overwork.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Temptation may come to the woman
who sits down and waits, but man
usually meets il half way.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

Charity covers a multitude OF sins
that ought to be exposed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

The worst cases. no matter of bow long standing
are cured BY the wonderful. old reliable DIR. Porters
Anllseptic Healng OIL. Relieves pain and heals ~
the same time. 25c, SOC, G.U.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26
Applying Fertilizer.

Do not apply fertilizer in powder
form in the drills with the seed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-04-26

And some men talk to themselves
because they like an apbreciative au-
dience
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-02
DIVES INTO HARBOR
 FROM TOP OF BOAT

Before fifteen hundred spectators yes- terday, Miss Florence Scheub1ine, of Newport. R. T., who appears in div ing act at the New Po1i theatre, dove fifty feet into the PeQuonnock river from a ladder on the upper deck of the Steamer Park City, Her feat yesterday is considered by local swim mers as most praiseworthy.
 The display was the direct result of the swimmers insistance upon being permitted a Sw5rn in local waters as called for in her contracts with Chas. T. Earl, manager of the Six Diving Nymphs'' satisfied the actress after one plunge into the river.
 Miss Scheubline was picked up by unknown motorboat owner, the craft which had been engaged for her convenience having been partially swamped at the Stratford avenue bridge float by waves from a passing power boat.
 Throngs attracted by the prepara- lions for her plunge lined the steamer s decks and the bridge supports.
 Manager Earl, who directs the 'fNymphs'', a well known bathing in structor and formerly director of aqua tic sports at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, said today that his act is book ed for Europe in the immediate future. He is also under contract to fulfill en- agreements in this country. For the purpose of securing material which will not only include women divers of grace but men as well who can be shaped for the American Act. he pro- poses holding a water carnival compe- tition at the Wednesday night per- formance at Polls when he will offer three prizes of s1O. $5 and $2.5o to the three best contestants, the audience to be the judge. His own girls will not be permitted to compete
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-02
Harrison Street Extension Through
 Private Property
Special Layout Committee To Report Its Recommendations Tonight
purse.

One of the important matters to come before the Common Council at it's meeting this evening will be the report of the special committee ap- pointed to make a layout of the pro- posed extension of Harrison street from Fairfield avenue to State street. It is proposed to make a fifty foot street cutting through private property in Fairfield avenue and into John and through John street to State street.
 The layout recomm ended by the spe- cial committee consisting of A. D. Barnes, J. A. L. Julian and Hugh La- very will be submitted this evening and City eEngineer Terry will also sub init maps which he has prepared of the layout furnished by the committee.
 On Fairfield avenue the proposed layout cuts through the property of Mildred Adams, Mary A. O'Connor and Thomas M. CuIlinan. Almost the en- tire Adams property. is taken. Be yond that and facing Cannon street is the factory property of the Edmund Warren estate occupied by the T. B. Warren Plating Go. The factory of the Bridgeport Patent Leather Go, be- tween Cannon and John streets and the John Gates Carriage Co, factory facing on John Street, the property of Lillian R. Marton between John and State street and of s. F. Raymond and J. V. Carpenter on State street.