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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17
Mi YOUNG LAwYER.

The tie which bound a certain
Detroit youth to a lawyers office
was severed yesterday, and his pa
rents were happy. They wanted
the boy to make a great lawyer,
but he was getting along too fast.
He pursued his studies with an ar
dor which cast a judicial shadow
Ger the household and created con-
siderable neighborhood talk. He
got trusted for candy and repudi-
ated the bill on the ground that he
was a minor. He bought a dog
and went into bankruptcy. He
borrowed a pair Of skates and de-
fed the owner to get out a writ Of
leplevin. ne borrowed fifty cents
and then made the lender his as
signee.
But the worst of it was in the
family. He had a legal name for
almost everything, and his desire
was toNprove to his parents that he
was just absorbing dead-loads of
law. If he wanted a potato at the
a the dianer-table he would re-
mark: -
Father, file my claim against
that baked potato and I'll prove the
Indebtedness this afternoon"
If he wanted he said: Smother,
get me out a writ of attachment for
a piece of bread"
1t was expected of him that he
would build the morning fires, but
no sooner had he gained an insight
into law than he said to his father;
"IIm going to move for a change
of venue unless some other arrange
ment is made"
He moved for a stay of proceed
ings when asked to 90 to the gro
Gerry, and if chided for being out
nights he replied:
'File your declaration and give
me a chance for a jury trial"
When he was in good humor he
would sit and regale his mother
with stories about how Old Chan
Gerry was gong up town one night
and met Old Equity and asked him
TmM r -
how Decree was getting along
Old Pleadings and Exceptions
came along just then, and there
was a big fight, and the young law
yer would slap his leg and add;
"If Indictment had only been
there he'd have whaled Che whole
crowd!'
The other day the long-sufferiDg
father severed the tie. He was
trying to bear up, hoping for re-
form, but as he sat down tothe tea
table his son frightened up and re-
marked: 2 LlJlbDOO
"The defendant will now take
the stand and be sworn. Now, Sir,
did you or did you not come out of
a Griswold street saloon at IL
o'clock this morning, wiping your
mouth on the back of your hand?
Tell the jury all about 1t STRIP
1t was a little too much, and the
boy doesn't study law any more
He plays with a wood.pile in the
back yard.--Free Press.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17
Education!

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be neglected. This department will receive the attention of a finished
scholar, who, we feel confident in saying, will deal many d telling blow
lin behalf of education and the Teacher. We call the particular alton
we would have it become, a power for good and a help to the tsAvASA3
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A Grange Department,

In which the Patrons of Husbandry will find all the news of the Order
and articles of much Importance to them as Patrons. This Depart
ment of the UNION AND AMERICAN is under the supervision of q Pa
iron Of Husbandry, and will, therefore, commend itself particularly 70
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Editorial Comments

On Current Politics and the Principal events Of the Day, from an I'm.
dependent Democratic standpoint. We shall strive by moderation and
the desire to do simple justice in every case to win the attention Of eus
readers. But we shall not hesitate to speak, where bold speech isyf&
CURED, not recklessly but plainly and positively alwaysqgq.o ta.,,n
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Will be made the Great Feature of the Paper and we assert withesA
fear Of contradiction that our facilities for obtaining the news from te
whole scope of our territory are superior to those possessed by any p.
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When l walked down street next
daythe perception oftmy new rela-
tions with the public surprised me
like the shock of a geld bath. In
stead Of the cold and somewhat shy
Difference habitually accorded to
independent position and reserved
tmanners, ] was accosted with an
easy and aggressive familiarity
My right hand was crushed with
the cordially Of fellows whose
names were unknown to me, and
my ribs ached with the friendly
pokes Of people whose former ac-
/, QuaiuEanee had never transcribed a
distantNod. Tom introduced me
to his neighbor Dick, and Dick pre-
sented his friend Harry, and Harry
called up my fellow-citizens Rag
tag and Bobtail, and everybody
wanted to know my opinions on all
imaginable subjects, grangers, rail
roads, local option, free schools,
Cuby, the next Presidency and
, MhAtpot 3EEeI .erR y-n
| was seriously embarrassed at
finding myself for the first time face
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7 HI EAT
CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN.

The most important in@ our Country's history, draws near and every
thou ghtful voter should study the situation carefully, which no can
only do through the newspaper. State elections are now coming, on
in rapid succession. The People are settling down to the tug OF wA1.
and each man should prepare himself for his own share in this CREST
STRUGGLE between Constitutional Government and the Corruptiohs and
Innovations Of q New Order Of Things. joM5s O. YO .ritnd fUW e
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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

Get some blacksmith 10 talk to
you.saa.~a sat
An Indiana preacher said he
w0uldGtpreach until the Sunday
morning collections amounted to at
least eighty cents, andhe is having
a long rest and his congregation
are saving money.
1t must make some men mad
as blazes to read of five, ten and
twenty million dollar steals in
Washington, and TO realize that
they were putting in time at $2
per day when it happened,
L7Whenthe officers of the Gin.
cihnati' police force refuse to pay
their liquor bills the saloon keepers
advertise them in the daily papers.
Then the policemen gallop around
and find the wealth to pay said bill.
"A Sunday sermon in a Japa-
nese church never lasts e TWEEN
ty-two minutes. 1t hardly pays to
scrub aHoy up ITO send him to
chFrqh,< but such short sermons
fave'the men plenty Of time to- go
fishing.
The weather is so warm in
Wisconsin that the Milwaukee man
has to sit up and fan his wife with
his ears. Sometimes he gets care
less, and then she yells at him
"Reef EN-, John, or you'll blow me
away TOL
-"Call that a kind man." said
an actor, speaking Of an acquaint-
ance; "a man who is away from his
family, and, never sends them, a
farthing? Call that kindnessY'-
Eyes, unremitting Kindness" Jer.
rold replied,
Boston setone hundred and
1ity men at WORK at 81 per day IN
order To keep them starving. THE
men wanted to work about two
hours per day, and when wrestled
with on the subject most of them
quit the job. tAyOD
"A man was found dead near
Reno California, with an open Bible
nTis Fight hand and in his left
hand an open whisky bottle, and il
they could Only tell which object
he applied himself to at last, believ-
.ers in eleventh hour repentance
would know Just what to put on his
tombstone.
Tobacco smoke Swinburne alb
hors, never entering a room where
smoking is going on if he a help
it. One day he tried every room
at the London Arts Club and
smoking was going on in each; in
q frenzy he thrust his head into a
room among q few quiet people
and cried: james | was knave, a
fool, a liar, a coward, but Hove him,
swopship him, because he slit the
throat0 that blatkguard catiff who
invented this filthy smoking''-
New York Commercial AdcertiSer.
p. ~ I. 7 NtHH ~. EH#.H
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Short Stories !

A SERMON, each week, contributed by Ministers representing az
the denominations in our territory ssar .144l 10 -nu4 sAairAo
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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

when those two hundred In
diana editors telegraph H enry Wat
terson to come on to Philadelphia
and make them a speech he replied:
Get Some blacksmith TO talk to
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

-Downingtown, Pennsylvania,
Calls San encouraging reyiyaP'
when three preachers have worked
all winter to- convert one alderman
and al old weman.O NJ
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

Its q curious incident Of mat
rimonyzthatif you tell your wife
to get up and build the fire, she ex-
hibits her dptifpl obedience by
forthwith proceeding to fire up.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

AN Indiana preacher said he
wouldGt preach until the Sunday
morning collections amounted to at
least eighty cents, andhe is having
a long rest and his congregation
are saving money.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-02-17

When a man earning a salary
of fifteen dollars per week can dress
his wife as well as a man earning
100000, a. year what's the use
of earning $4,000 per year?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10
WHOLE NO. 5SS.

show me the sights, drove the lead
in between his eyes in a style that
taught 'em all manners for the rest
of the watch. Yis, Henry, we had
solemn and lively time of it, for
sartin, that night, and at times it
looked as if there would be no fune-
raj the next day; leastways, none
that me and the hound would attind,
onless we made one for ourselves;
but we stood to our postand between
the brands and the lead and the help
Of the Lord we brought the body
through safe TIL sunrise.
But it was mighty solemn watchin'
by the body all by myself in the
depths of the woods here that night,
for at times the animils would make
the air roar and scream, and the
mountains to yelp as if the upper
world was inhabited with cats and
wolves and panthers, and then they
would suddenly become quiet, and
the world round about was nothin'
but silence, with the moon shinin'
through it; and the dead mans face
was white as the moon and still as
the air, for his troubles was overland
the marks of them passed from his
features when his breath went away
And SO me and the hound kept our
watch by the dead til the sun riz in
the east and the hour had come for
the funeral"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10

he gradually pushes the leg over on
the clean table-cloth, and when he
picks it up it slips from his hand in
to the gravy-dish and splashes the
gravy around for six square yards
Just as he has made up his mind
that the turkey has no joints in its
wings, the host asks him if he thinks
the Indians eau really be civilized?
The girl next to HIM laughs, and he
says he will explain his views upon
the subject after dinner. Then he
sOps his brow with his handkerchief
and presses the turkey SO hard with
the fork that it slides off the dish
and upsets goblet of water on the
girl next to him. Nearly frantic, he
gouges away again at the wings, gets
them off in mutilated condition,
and digs into the breast. Before he
can cut any off, the host asks him
why he on't help out the turkey
Bewldered, he puts both legs on a
plate and hands them to the maiden
lady, and while taking her plate in
return, knocks over the gravy dish.
Then he sits down with the calmness
of despair and fans himself with a
napkin, while the servant girl clears
up and takes the turkey to the other
end of the table. lie doesn't discuss
the Indian question that day. He
goes home right after dinner and
spends the night trying to decide
whether to commit suicide or to take
lessons in carving.-Riladelphia
Bulletin.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10
Climate and Cloths.

From the New Century for Women,
Owing to the sudden changes of
our climate. it is of the greatest i'm
portance for Americans to protect
the entire surface of the body and
limbs nine months of the year. How
we dress during the remaining three
is of less Importance than how we
work and eat; but unless the skin is
we'll and closely covered during the
fall, winter and spring we cannot be
free from the inf1ence of sudden
changes. This can be done by thick
or light under clothing, in silk, t1an-
mel, or woolen wear; but in some
form it is necessary. This important
precaution ought particularly to be
remembered in dressing little chill
dren. Their clothing ought to meet
in such way as to leave no chance
of bare skin, for sacques and over
shoes are mockeries it the knees are
uncovered. AS for short stockings,
they are simply traps for disease.
They may be safe in July, but the
chilly nights of Autumn ought to
warn all mothers to put them away.
After the skin is covered the cloth
ing may be light or heavy, as the
wearer needs; but as a simple matter
of comfort complete suit of warm
underwear and long stockings do
more for women and children in the
way of protection from coughs and
colds than all the furs, tlannels, and
wraps they can possibly put on.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10
A Courageous Girl.
Virginia City (Nev.) Chronicle. ]


Though we were now 1900 feet
below the surface of the earth, there
was shaft sunk hundred feet
deeper still. But there was no ''cage'
in it, and no way of access except by
q bucket, swung up and down, as by
a we'll sweep. Peering over the edge
of the pit, one could see faint Ii ight
at what seemed an unfathomable
depth below. Col. Fair had drawn
us one side to a shaft where we
could get a breath of cool air, when
| asked if we could not continue oul
explorations down in this lower lev
ell? He looked at me incredulously.
eyes, we could, If we could screw
our courage to the sticking point OF
swinging at a ropes end and being
let down like a bucket in a well."-
''And the Lady," "No, no; such a
thing was never heard of-never was
one of the sex down in that tremen
dous depth underground" swell
but there must be a first one; here is
an American girl that has gone
around the world and isn't afraid to
try" Slowly he rose up, as if he
doubted her courage, even then. As
was fitting, 1 led the way. The buck
ct was one of but ordinary size; il
would take two men, but would give
them standing room for only one
foot apiece. The other leg was kept
swinging in mid air, serving as q
guide to the bucket, which would
spin around like top and often kick
against the sides of the shatt,so that
kick had to be given in the rear tc
send it off to the opposite side
Thus spinning and revolving, and
knocking here and there, it descend
ed with conside, able velocity till il
reached the level below. The fore
man first took me in hand. The
bucket was drawn to the side, and
we put in one foot each, then grasp
ed the chain overhead, and he put
his arm around me, and we were
hoisted away, swinging foot OIL
two to get clear, and then lifted over
the mouth of the pit and slowly let
down. How long we were in de
scending I do not know-perhaps
not over minute, perhaps mucl
longer
Then came C.'s turn, whom Col
Fair would allow no one to take in
charge but himself. She stepped in
to the bucket as gaily as if she was
going to take a sail in boat by
moonlight, and the gallant Colonel
put in his foot on the other side
both clasped the chain, and he put
his arm around her, Che is a power
full man and has grip like grizzly
bear) and held her as in an iron wise
But the bystanders above { was al
ready on the lower level) were some
what nervous as she "swung off," ol
rather they were in state of mind
between fear and admiration. One
of them, an enthusiastic young Amer
lean, looking at her as he saw her sc
down, turned to our English friends
who were standing by and said
"There! Is there a woman in al
England who could do that?"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10
The HYRiena of Bathing.

The Cincinnati Commercial has II
full report of an interesting lecture
by DR.. Reamy on the "U Sc and Abuse
of Baths" before the faculty and
students of the Ohio Medical Col,
lege, from which we extract the fo,=
lowing:
'But important as it is to keep
these millions of sudatory ducts
open, it is very questionable whether
a lavish use of soap and scrubblng-
brushes has the tendency to do so.-
In fact, the contrary may be presun-
ed; for the application of soap 10
the outer cuticle, scrubbed we'll into
the pore with a rough brush, must
rather block up the capillaries than
open them. The application of very
warm water surcharges the skin with
blood, while that of very cold water
drives back the blood and contracts
the capillaries.
There are other reasons, however,
why soap and scrubbing brushes are
not only unnecessary to health, but
even inimical to it. The outer cuii-
Gle or scurf skin of the body,is coal-
posed of the same material as the
nails, although the fiber is somewhat
differently arranged 1t is fact,the
enamel OF the skin, and its proper
preservation gives to the skin of Il
beautiful woman the ivory polish sa
much admired. 1t is the protectio:l
of the true skin beneath. But, ike
the substance of the nails, it may he
painlessly scraped or rubbed off. 1t
can all be scrubbed off easily enough
if one keeps scrubbing long enough.
Under the microscope it is scaly,like
the skin of a fish; and these scales
may be easily scraped away. Near
ly all soap contains strong alkalis,
which soften the scurf-skin and ren-
der it easily removed by rough
scrubbing. A strong flesh-brusb.
rough towel and hot water are all
wonderfully eficacious in removing
this membrane, but are wholly un-
necessary to health and cleanliness.
The only really healthy and proper
water bath costs little ornothing. and
can be taken at home. Some say
they have no time to take bath, but
this bath requires eight minutes be-
fore breakfast, which everyone not
inordinately lazy can take. Go to
timer, and get him to make you a
tin tray, about two inches deep and
eighteen inches square. This will
cost about sixty cents. Then buy a
sponge, which will cost you about
quarter. With the tin pan, sponge
and gallon of water, you have all
the requirements for an excellent
bath, and every person should take
such a bath daily. 1t is only neces-
sary to sponge yourself thoroughly
from head to foot and wipe dry with
a soft towel. The exercise of doing
this ones self-no oneelse should do
it's excellent. The water should
be about the same temperature as
the atmosphere, if you are healthy
and strong, but if the weather is in
tenscly cold, tepid water may be sub
stltuted. But the bath should not be
taken with the window open or in a
current of air, and the water should
be of the same temperature as the
atmosphere of the room.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-11-10
Trading With the Japs.
IHoston Commercial Bull letin. |

The following bit of experience in
buying goods at the Centennial Ex-
hibition is related by visitor, and
will be relished by many who have
had similar treatment:
"Looking at the pottery i'll the
Japanese bazaar l espled flower
pot which struck my fancy, and /
inquired the price.
-Four dollaire,' was a response
from youthful Jap.
The price suiting as well as the
article, determined to take it on
my way out, and in the afternoon
again approached the bazaar with
that object. This time there was a
leathery old Oriental in attendance,
with a face like that of wrinkled
old monkey, who upon being asked
the price, answered.
Eight dollairen
No. said, throwing up four fin
gers, Sit was four dollars this morn
ing
The old heathen opened a mouth
like cash in a side of sole leather,
and, displaying a row of yellow
fangs, from which the gum had re-
ceded, ejaculated,-
ooh, noa, he is eight dollairen
AS | retreated, l noticed in the
little garden which surrounds the
bazaar the same kind Of flower pots,
in some of which were plants, and l
tried the custodian Of these, a sober,
chestnut-complexioncd Jap.
'How much are those?'
Six dollaire.'
Again l explained they were only
four dollars in the morning, but was
only answered by quiet grin, ,and,-
Six dollairc.'
Approaching the bazaar once more,
l waited until the withered old
swindler was called away for few
minutes, and then hailing theyoung-
est and most amiable faced Jap l
could select, | touched the flower
pot again and asked,-
'How much?
The youthful son of Japan picked
it up, looked at it, trying to estimate
it's value, and then, turning to me,
said, evidently at hazard,-
-Four dollaire and half
And | carried 1t off at the fourth
price at which it had been offered
me during the day"