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over-Governed Children.

A girl that is never allowed to sew,
all of whose clothes are made for her
and put on her, till she is ten twelve,
fifteen or eighteen years of age, is
spoiled. The mother has spoiled
her by doing everything for her.
The idea of seif-restraint Is to let
the child venture. A child's mis-
takes are often better than its no
mistakes; because when child
makes mistakes, and has to correct
them, it is on the way towards
knowing something. A child that
is walked up every morning, and
never wakes himself up, and is
dressed, and never makes mistakes
in dressing himself; and is washed,
and never makes mistakes about
being clean; and is fed, and never
has anything to do with its food;
and is watched and never watches
himself; and is cared for, and kept
all day from doing wrong-such a
child might as well be tallow can
die, perfectly straight and solid and
eomely and unvital, and good for
nothing but to be burned up.
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One Way to Marry off Girls.

Brown, l don't know how it is
that your girls marry off as soon as
they get old enough, while none of
mine can marry"
"Oh, that's simple enough. l
marry my girls off on the buckwheat
straw principle"
"But what is that principle2I new
er heard of it before"
"Well, | used to raise a good deal
of buckwheat, and it puzzled me to
to know what to do with the straw
Nothing would ca. it, and it was a
great bother to me. At last l
thought of plan. I stacked my
buckwheat straw nicely and built a
high rail fence around it. My cat
tie, of course, concluded it was
something good, and at once tore
down the fence and began to eat
the straw. 1 logged them away
and put up the fence few times,
but the more 1 drove them away the
more anxious they became to eat
the straw, and eat it they did every
bit of it. AS l said, marry my
girls off on the same principle.
When young man that / don't like
begins calling on my girls, I en-
courage him in every way can. l
tell him to come often and stay as
late as he pleases, and take pains
to hint to the girls that L think
they'd better set their caps for him.
1t works first rate. He don't make
many calls, for the girls treat him
as coolly as they can. But when a
young fellow that like comes
around, a man that 1 think would
suit me for a son-in law, don't let
him make many calls before 1 give
him to understand that he isn't
wanted around my house. tell
the girls, too, that they shall not
have anything to do with him, and
give them orders never to speak to
him again. The plan always works
Grst rate. The young folks begin
to pity each other, and the next
thing l know they are engaged to
be married. When 1 see they are
I WELD
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LADIES COLUMN.
HARoLINE HAROLD, EDITOR.
Independent Women.

Harper's Bazaar of last week con-
tains a good article on independent
women, it says; mo man, it is
probable, can ever realize the happi
ness of an independent woman, be-
cause no man knows anything that
can compare with the dependent
condition of most women, and few
men in their prescriptions pay
any attention to the state of mind
of the women about them in rela
ton to their dependence. 1t is
true as the Bazaar says, that "wives
have no reason to consider them
selves dependent and other women
often thrown in families, earn what
they get" but men like to have
these ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wo
men "toadying" around after them,
feeling it an honor to do the most
meanial service for their lords,
while if they see fit to bestow any
favors, they toss them at the poor
women as they would bone
to a hungry dog with about the
same feeling in the one case, that
they would have in the other. Wo-
men who receive their dues do not
feel the necessity, after peri orming
their home duties, of laboring for
comforts and luxuries; and men OF
right principles will shield the wo-
men they love from the world,
rather than have their dispositions
warped by the jars and jostles they
would encounter. Women lose
much of their sweetness by being
forced to rely on their own exer-
tions and thus meeting with re-
verses and rebuffs. A man struck
with paralysis, unable to move
hand or foot, cannot feel more help
less and miserable than woman
who has no means of support and
40 one to help her. Since the war,
men who are too indOlent to labor
have crowded into the places wo-
men should occupy, and thus driven
many to want and despair.
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Story Night.
Tr1hnna

Tribune.
"a mother sends the following
account of the way in which the lit
tie ones of her own and neighbor's
family are amused and cultivated,
which will be of intere- It to a large
number of our readers
1t is quite easy for grown people
to amuse and entertain themselves
and each other during the long win
ter evenings, but more difficult
task for children. To be sure, they
have blind mans buff, magic music,
forfe;ts, parlor croqueG and similar
games, but a friend and l have hit
upon the plan which has proven
very felicitous in many ways, and
which our children like very much
indeed. Every week we have one
evening that is called ''story night"
On this evening each person pres
ent tells story, made up for the oc
casion or CLEANED from readings.
The youngest members open the en-
tertainment, then the next older,
and so on till the fathers, mothers,
aunts, uncles, and visitors, if any
are present, tell a story. Lately,
since the children have been in
school, they frequently select po
ems from their reading books and
recite them with appropriate EN-
phasis and gesture, or write out
story and read it. The evening
spent in this way is quite the pleas
antest one Of the whole week, and
looked forward to with anticipativc
preparation by every member of the
two families. If anyone chooses to
sing song, or play an instrument
tai piece on the piano or organ, that
is gladly accepted in lieu of a story;
but no one is exempt from contrib
uting something to the common
fund of entertainment. 1t is won
derful the improvement manifest in
the ability of the younger ones, and
the elder ones too IN narrating
events and handling characters.
We manage the affair in such way
that there is no embarrassment
with even the youngest, and as ev
erybody must take a part, each is
kindly and forbearing in criticism,
and ready to be entertained and
amused by all the rest.
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From the Columbia District Directory
Commodore Vanderbilt.

The great millionaire was, until
late in life, thorough man of the
world, though free from the grosser
vices which disgrace and destroy
many men of wealth, as well as null
titudes of their poorer brethren.
Could he speak back to US from
his eternal home, no doubt he would
warn US against copying his exam
pie in neglecting so long the inter-
ests of the soul. What mercy
that he did at last profess faith in
Christ, and endure unto the end.
In an excellent memorial sermon,
Bishop McTyeire considers "some
of the influences which God used
for the salvation of our benefactor
and friend"
"From his mother Cornelius Van
derbilt received mind, thrift, sa-
gaclty, and a moral constitution.
She was a quiet, wise, religious
woman. He had tor her a peculiar
reverence. Her picture hangs in
the house, in the place of honor.
Taken by an artist sent to the old
Staten Island homestead on pur
pose, and without her knowledge,
for she declined to sit for portrait.
The plain dress and palmer face
are there. Two books were her
habitual mpanions-tne Bible and
Pilgrims Progress. She belonged
to the Moravian Church, q people
to whom we ale ready always to ac-
knowledge Indebtedness. In an
swer to a question propounded to
Mr.. Vanderbilt, in the early part of
our acquaintance, "Do you believe
in the Apostles Creed" he answer
ed, eyes; and my mother never
raised child that did not
In his last days, he thought and
talked more and more of his mother.
The God of his mother, the Bible,
the hope, and the heaven of his
mother were dearer to him on her
account. Her teachings and in
fiuence revived with strange power
and freshness as his end drew near
er. 4
He was married to his last wife
about nine years ago, and she, with
her widowed mother, became the
head of his domestic establishment.
Thorough in their convictions, and
well instructed in the faith, their
religious inflnence could but be de-
cided on a nature which, though
strong, was tender and appreciative
Never did
wife more faithfully build upon the
foundation which a mother had
laid, or more truly carry out task
which a mother had begun.
We thank God that he was per
mitted after SO eventful life, to
Walk thoughtful on the silent, solemn shore
OF that ocean he must sail soon.
And for the clear, and strong, and
continued declaration that Jesus
Christ was his only and aH-suficient
hope"
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Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
DAM in the right side, under the edge
of the ribs, increases on pressure
sometimes the pain is in the left side; the
patient is rarely able to lie on the left
side; sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently ex.
tends to the top of the shoulder, and is
sometimes mistaken for a rheumatism in
the arm The stomach is affected with
loss of appetite and sickness; the bowels
in general are costive, sometimes alterna,
| tive with lax the head is troubled with
pain, accompanied with a dull, heavy
sensation in the back part. There is
generally considerable loss ofmemory,
accompanied with painful sensation of
having left undone something which
ought to have been done. A slight, dry
cough is sometimes an attendant. The
patient complains of WEAKNESS and de.
bility; he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains of a
Iprickly sensation of the skin; his spirits
are low; and although he is satisfied that
exercise would be beneficial to him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he distrusts
every remedy. Several of the above
symptoms attend the disease, but cases
have occurred where few ofthem existed,
yet examination ofthe body, after death,
has shown the LIVER to have been ex-
|tensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when taken
with Quinine, are productive of the
most happy results. No better cathartic
can be used, preparatory to, or after
taking Quinine We would advise all
who are afflicted with this disease to
give them A FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements, and as
a simple purgstive, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
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Pills are never sugar coated.
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LIVER PILLS.
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bear the signatures of c. MeLANE and
FLEMING Bros. on the wrappers.
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DIR. c. McLANE's LIVER Pills, pre- I
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Don't-Please Don't.

Don't tell the little one, who may
be slightly Si.ful, that the ''black
man will come out OF the dark eel
lar and carry it off if it does not
mind" Don't create a needless
fear to go with the child through
all the stages of its existence.
Don't tell the little five year old
jimmy ''the school ma'am will cut
off his ears'-1pull out his teeth
site him up"-or any of the horri-
BILE stories that are commonly pre-
scented to the childish imagination.
Think you the little one will believe
anything you tell him after he be-
comes acquainted with the gentle
teacher who has not the least idea
of putting those terrible threats in
to executionf
Don't tell the children they must
not drink tea because it will make
them black, while you continue the
use of it daily. Your example is
worth more to them than precept;
and while your face is as clear as
June morning they will scarcely
credit the oft told tale. Either
give up drinking the pleasant bev
erage or give your children better
reason for its non use.
Don't tell them they must not cat
sugar or sweetmeats, beause it will
rot their teeth. Pure sugar does
not cause their teeth to decay; and
sugar with fruits is nutritious and
healthy, Notwithstanding the "old
saw to the contrary. The case of
city children is often cited as if the
cause Of their pale faces and slight
constitutions were an over amount
of sweetmeats with their diet, when
the actual cause is want of pure air
and proper exercise.
Don't tell the sick one that the
medicine is not bad to take, when
you can hardly keep your stomach
from turning ''inside out at the
smell of it. Better by far to tell
him the simple truth, that it is disa
agreeable, but necessary for his
health, and you desire him to take
it at once. Ten to one he will swal
low it with half the trouble of coax
ing and worry of words, and love
you better FOR your firm, decided
manner.
Don't teach the children by ex-
ample to tell white lies to each 9th
er and to their neighbors. Guard
lips and bride your tongue if you
| Josiro e., II q x,o tho comma c-anpratin
truthful. Truthfulness is one of
| the foundation stones of heaven
Remember the old, old Book says,
''no liar" shall enter within the gates
of the beautiful city. There is no
distinction between white lies and
those of darker hue. The false
hood is an untruth, whether the
matter be great or smatl.-Rarat
NeW Yorker.
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From the Directory.l
A Large Family.

Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, grand
mother of Rev. E. B. Worsham, was
born in Henry county, Virginia,
about the year 1870, and removed
to Giles county, Tennessee, in 1926.
She was the mother of two chill
dren, Mary and Martha, from whom
descended ninety two children,
grand children, and great-grand-
children, thus making Mrs. Taylor
posterity amount to ninety-four
persons. OF these seventy eight
are now living.
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Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.
Notices dfhe Press.


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Have everything arranged about
the farm so as to save time. Have
place for everything and every
thing in it. place. Arrange the
outbuildings so that all the work
may be done as conveniently as
possible, and both time and steps
every day may not be regarded as
OF any moment, but when multiplied
by months and years, and even life
times, the amount is wonderful
Plan all arrangements and farm
operations so that both steps and
time viii be saved.
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From the Directory.l
Aged Christians.

l find within the bounds of the
Richland circuit many aged Chris
tians, who during scores of years
have been Servants of the heavenly
King" Many have gone beyond
the allotted "four score" but all of
them are still rejoicing in hope, "and
patiently waiting the summons to
pass over the river and rest under
the shade Of the trees" To me the
aged christian is invested with an
indescribable beauty. His feet have
long been shod with the ''prepara-
ton Of the gospel of peace" and
along the "King's highway" he has
been marching toward the "city
which hath foundations" On his
left arm is the ''shield of faith" with
which he has turned aside all the
'liery darts of the wicked" In his
right hand is the Sword of the
Spirit" and "there is none like it"
In front CLEANS the "breastplate of
righteousness" and on his hoary
head, which is itself a "crown OF
glory" rests the "helmet of saliva
ton" Thus panoplied he has
moved over many league through
an enemy's land, has triumphed in
many a conflict, through many
dark night of sorrow has wept and
watched and waited for the morn
ing with its light and joy. And
now like paul the aged'' he is just
doing one thing, forgetting those
things which are behind. and reach
ing forth unto those things which
are before" he is pressing, toward
the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus"
He is nearing the boundary of the
heavenly world, and sometimes can
almost catch glimpses of its glory,
and of the bright and beautiful be
ings who dwell on that blissful
shore. In his dreams he hears the
rich strains of celestial music float.
ing out on the air of heaven.
he is ready to depart and be
with Christ. Aged Christians,
yours is beautiful life, spent in
the service of God, and soon to be
INTO the life of heaven.
T. B. FISHER.
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From the Directory.l
Our District Conference.

This will be held at Lvnnville.
The time now proposed will include
the 9Th Sunday in April. Bishop
Keener is expected to preside. Will
all the members OF the Conference
make it matter of conscience to
attend. Let us go not only TO tran
sact the business Of the Conference
but also to preach, and pray, and
labor for a revival of religion.
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Go for Him.

He's a poor, hard working man
trying to pay his honest debts and
support his family by honest toll
but Ego for him. because he can
not pay few dollars he owes. He
is poor and entitled to no consider
alton. Keep him down.
Help him! He's rich man, who
robbed a bank or made an assign
ment, lives in a fine mansion and
walks leisurely, enjoying life, while
his wife and children are deprived
of none of the luxuries of wealth OF
the enjoyment OF society. He's
smart, an enterprizing business man,
and it's a pity to say he robbed his
creditors. Don't say anything to
hurt his tender feelings, nor expect
him to soil his delicate fingers by
toll. He compounded with credi
tors at twenty-five or thirty per cent
and now lives in luxurious ease, an
honored, respected citizen and
prominent man.
Go for him. He's poor-he is
trying to pay cent for cent with in
terest, and his hands are hardened
by toil-his wife and children fee
the pinchings of poverty and The
tightness of the times-he lives in
small house and fares scantily, bu
he is as good as he deserves-h'
has no business to be poor nor hon
est. He's a fool for not robbing
bank or stealing from those who
would have trusted him in prosper
Gus days. He ought to be poor
Go for him! Keep him down-pil'
upon him such weight of obloquy
and pecuniary embarrassment tina
he will never be able to rise.
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First Woman Appointment.

We learn from the Epening Neps,
that Mrs. Nellie NJ. Ernst, of Louis
vile, KY, has received an appoint
ment as agent of the Adams Elk
press Company at Lebanon June
tion, on the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. The very first woman
of whom we ever heard, was made
for Adams express company.