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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
The Man Who Wrote my Grandfa.
Tiers Clock"

1 met Henry C. Work the other
day. What, reader you don't know
this celebrated Work. Well, you
know his latest work, at least-"My
Grandfather's Clock" Does it per
wade Indianapolis as it does New
York? Does that tune make your
homes voca. and your streets pro.
fame, and does it trickle down the
back stairs and sigh through all
the narrow lanes? Does everybody
play it or sing it or hum it or wills
tie it or follow its pulsations with
the devils tattoo2 You will be
filled with grief, know, when / tell
you that Mr.. Work is now in receipt
of 500 week from his publisher,
G. NJ. Cady, for the copyright on
that song of the early Time"
Work is an ideal author-and ideal
poet, too-poor in purse, fitful and
capricious in his moods, handsome
and ranging from the depths of des
pair to the frenzy of strong enthu-
siasm. He is handsome, has black
hair and beard, flashing eyes, and
he writes, writes, writes all day and
always writes songs. He is a man
of 40 and has beautiful and bril-
liant daughter whom he adores, and
he would sell his songs to the old
rag man to buy her new bonnet
any time.
How many songs have you writ
temp / said TO him as ] found him !
toIling at his song-strewn table.
go, a thousand or more" an
swered he, "and one of the worst of |
them has made me famous-in a
small way" And he flung cynical
smile ovel his shoulder, as if he
shared Carlyle's contempt for "the
voice of the vox populi."
"Some of the best things have
ever written" said he, in the same
mood, 'have had a very limited |
sale, and a few songs on which l
have spent the most time have never
sold at all"
what are your most widely cir
culated songsr' L inquired.
WELL" said he, "let's see; there
are Kingdom Coming and the Year !
of Jubilee Father, Dear Father,
Come Home Marching Through |
Georgia. Wake, Nicodemus,' and !
now Grandfather Clock"
How do you like song writing as
a professionr l ventured TO ask |
him.
81 wouldn't recommend it to any
body alive" said he sadly; "the
writer OF songs doesn't generally |
feel much like singIng."-L N. 7.
Letter to Indianapolis Journal.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
Needle Work.

1t was once the occupation of
queens. What pity that.it should
now be associated so closely with
half paid toll and tired poverty.
Sewing, knitting, netting, spin
ming are all most graceful occupa-
ton. They become every age of
womanhood. They are sweet, quiz
ct, happy looking things; they give
a man rest even to think of them,
and what have they not been to
woman? We will leave out the
"Song of the Shirt" and all the
painful side of the strickland the
stitch in the side, too, the rose
must have it's thorn-and we will
for a half hour only think of the
blessing which the gift has been to
woman. His mother made him a
little coat" What hopes, dream 5,
prayers, visions have not been
sewed into little coats? One
of Bulwer's sweetest touches is in
describing a boy of twelve. He
says, "His mother still hemmed his
rufIies."
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
From Don piatt,s Capital.

We would hike to be a National
and with the Nationals stand, but
when solemn conclave of that
numerous and highly respectable
organization get together at the ma
tional capital, and resolve that an
irredeemable currency is a blessing,
we wipe our weeping eyes and say
goodbye Nationals.
The curse of the Countrywide one
great blighting evil that crowds Ia
Dor TO the wall, robs all honest in
dustries of a profit, while it builds
up heavy class of non-producing
drones, to live upon the toll of 9th
ers-is debt. And yet these Ma
tionals, protesting to represent that
labor, and work in deadly antago.
nism to the oppressors, and that in
favor of one form of the very ia,
debtedness on which the non-pro
ducers live.
We are opposed to resumption a
this time; we are against cohtrac
ton Of the currency, until we hav,
! liquidated the Indebtedness that was
contracted under imitation. In 9th
er words, we want the debt paid in
precisely the same deprecated eur.
rency in which 1t was contracted
AS a granger would say, "They
bought our bonds with rotten oats,
and will buy them back with rotten
OATS But to resolve against the
poor mans money, which is his
only honest measure of labor,
shocks our common sense and sends
US weeping in search of another
party. We cannot follow Carey and
Kelley; being prejudicial against
that ditch of which the blind lead
ing the blind sooner or later makes
a damp, dirty, uncomfortable grave.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
GOOD ADVICE.

Now is the time of year for Pneumo-
MIA, Lung Fever, &c. Every family
should have a bottle OF BosCHEE's GER
MAN SYRUP. Don't allow for one mo-
ment that cough to take hold of your
child, your family or yourself. Con
sumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Group,
Hemorrhages and other fatal diseases
may set in. Although it is true GER
MAN SYRUP is curing thousands OF these
dreaded diseases, yet it is much better
to have it at hand when three doses will
cure you. One bottle will last your
whole family a winter and keep you
safe from danger. If you are consump-
tive, do not rest until you have tried
this remedy. Sample Bottles 10 cents.
Regular size rs cents. Sold by your
Druggists, Sumpter & Lacey.
.iune2I
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Greeting.

1.-THE Carrier of the Fayetteville Elk
press, aged 10 years, ID the Carrier
boy of the CITIZEN, copied without
the knowledge OF either. IL is his
first letter, and is quite original.
FAYETTEVILLE Tenn Jan 1879
DEAR COUSIN FRANK GRANT,
want to see you very much indeed.
but pa and ma wont let me come
there. so | suppose you will have to
come and see me as you have never
been here. l busted up twenty
packs of fire crackers this christmas
and shot off ten roman candles and
four sky rockets you must eXcnse
me for my spelling bursted wrong
johnnie says that you must answer
his letter that he wrote long Ago
just before the fair there If you
are as long A writing - me as you
were johnnie I will never write to
you again. am going to school
next Monday l expect to catch
about forty whippings A day but
you know all about that 1 wish
that you would send me one Of your
best rabbit dogs as like bunting
the weather Is very bad here and
our cistern is frozen and we cant
get water 10 day / wish you would
make haste and come here so you
could go hunting with me and see
how you like it When Cousin John
was here he went hunting with Vert
and never killed but One rabbit and
one dove and When George went
with him they killed 3 rabbits and
3 birds 1 wrote a letter to Cousin
John yesterday that Johnnie an l
carry aroud the express every week
now l must Close as my hand is
tired From your Cousin
PERCY
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
THE RAILROAD.
Another Letter from Major Sykes
Advocating its Speedy Con-
struotion.
$4,000 win Build and Equip 1t.


ED. CITIZEN 81 read your editorial
comments on my letter with much
interest. So far as l am concerned,
| am willing for the people of Pu-
laski to have as long time as they
may desire. to determine what they
will do in reference to this road.
What the people of Lawrence coun-
ty may have to say on this subject
do not know. / believe times are
going to become easier and business
to revive, and nothing would, in my
opinion, tend more to revive bust
ness and to improve the times in
your town than the commencement
of work on this road and carrying
1t to completions l. have no indi-
vidual interest in the matter, but
because | believe the road to be of
so much general benefit 1 wish it
built.
1t can, think, be built for $l4O,-
600. This includes the work done
and the ironing and equipment of
the road. Six per cent. upon this
amount would be SS,4OO. am sat-
isfied the gross earnings of the road
would be at least $4,000, and this
would leave, after deducting opera
ting expenses and keeping the road
in repair, $500, which would be
over six per cent. upon It's cost.
When extended to the Tennessee
river, as it would be. it would be
still more profitable. l have taken
the gross earnings and operating
expenses of the Duck River Valley
Railroad as the basis of my calcula-
tions. If the people of Lawrence
county and of the western part of
Giles county, including Pulaski, de-
sire this road they can build it, and
if they do not desire it, then it will
remain unbuilt, and the work thus
far done viii be clear loss. This
| cannot believe. l have taken the
interest in this road that l have
done because as early as 1S49 adj
vocatea the building of this road,
and because L now think its impor-
lance and value are enhanced.
This ends my correspondence on
this subject, because l find it to be
to my interest to leave these mat
tiers to others. My object has been
to arouse some interest in the pro-.
ject which many regarded, and per-
haps still regard, as dead. l now
leave it with the people Immediately
interested to do with it as they
think proper.
Yours, w. j. SYKES.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
How a MOrristOwn EIopement
Was Frustrated.

An English girl, near Manchester,
tied string to her toe and let it
the string not the toe-bang out of
the window for a gentleman friend
to pull in order that she might not
miss her music lessons. The rec
tor of the church it is further stat
ed, hearing of the arrangement, re
fused to couple the sacrement. And
this reminds US of a little story
Once upon a time a young lady
who desired to get up with the lark,
in order to 90 on an clipping tour,
adopted the English girls plan, and
the lover was to be on hand at day
daybreak to give the signal. The
string used for the pedal communi
cation was a stout cord, and one
end was dropped out of a third sto
nv window into the back yard, and
the other emu of curse, was attached
to the damsePs great toe. And the
legend runs that healthy goat of
the William persuasion arose early
next morning to look for the early
worm, as it were, and wandered
into the yard. After eating up all
the old tomato cans, barrel slaves,
and broken crockery ware, he
found the string and took that IN
as a desert. AS soon as the cord
was drawn taut, the goat stood up
on his hind legs and gave the
string an impulsive jerk. The girl
awoke. The goat gave another
sudden pull. and the maiden jump
ed out OF bed with a smothered cry
of pain. Then she stopped down
TO detach the cord just as the ridic
ulous beast gave another violent
Jerk, and she lost her equilibrium
and her toe, too, almost, the cord
cutting into the tender flesh. She
sprang to the window and called
down in a hoarse whispher, stop
pulling Charles; I'll be down in a
minute" Then she made another
effort to unite the cord, but the dia
bolical goat gave his head several
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
A New Proposition.

Men and women tell us almost daily
they would like to take the CITIZEN, but
they are too poor. Therefore we make
tins offer: Widows and destitute, home
less men with families, shall have % per
cent. discount from the regular price if
they are really and truly hard pressed.
We make this offer i'll all sincerity with
no intention to offend, and we cordially
invite all such to avail themselves of it.
We arc anxious to put the CITIZEN into
the hands of every family in Giles coun-
ty, and no one shall have an excuse if
we can possibly help it. If you haven't
got the money bring us something to
eat at the market price.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
WhvHesitate?

We have no hesitancy in recommends
ing Coussens' Compound Honey Of Tar
as an unfailing remedy for Coughs and
Colds, as we can give the most substan-
tial and weighty evidence as to its yir-
tues. It has cured thousands, and IT.
increasing popularity Is abundant proof
that it is appreciated in vigorous cline
where Coughs, Colds and diseases Of the
Throat and Lungs abound. IfyOu wish
70 obtain speedy relief from these anec-
tions remember that COussens' Com
pound Honey of Tar Is the best remedy
id the world, and is only so cents a bot
tie. For sale by Sumpter 81 Lacey.
ianl0-eow-ly-2
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

The Centaur LIniments are OF
two kinds The White is for the hu-
man family the Yellow is for horses,
sheep and other animals Testimonials
OF the effects produced by these remark
able preparations are wrapped around
every bottle, and may be procured of
any druggist, or by mail from the office
of the CENTAUR Co., 46 Dey 81, New
York City. feb2S-ly
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
A SUPERB MONTHLY

The November number of that
superb monthly, The Housekeeper,
is brim full of good things, includ
ing q bill of fare for every day in
the month, a rousing one for
Thanksgiving, and the fullest chap
ter on oysters we have ever seen in
priat. The publishers offer to send
1t free for two months to any lady
who sends them the address of two
ladies at each OF FIVE post offices.
The offer is good to Jan. l, 10.
Address, Buckeye Pub. Co., Mime
apolis, MINI. nov2I-2m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
HORSES & MULES

Bought and sold at Wells New Liv-
cry and Sale Stable, and Bargains given
Lett Side North Main Street.
Also runs commodious and COM
Portable Passenger HACK to Lawrence
burg try-weekly. Express or other
packages delivered at reasonable rates.
Orders lett at the stable or at the Post
office will be promptly attended to.
mar2-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

angry hobs, and each time the girl
gave cry of pain. Again shc soft
ly called out il the dark: "Charles,
if you don't stop jerking that way,
I'll not come down at air. She was
answered by another savage pull,
and the cry of anguish that escaped
from her lips brought her mother
into the room with a look of af
fright, and a lighted lamp The
young lady tainted, the elopement
was nipped in the bud, and the dis
appointed maiden's big toe was
sore for two weeks. The goat es
capped.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
Live Stock Premiums.

The RURAL SUN, Nashville, Tenn, is
offering a Cotswold buck, ($35.0O,) a
Merino buck, ($2500,) Southdown
buck, ($25.O0,) a Berkshire boar,
(S40O0,) and a pair of POland-China
pigs, (S25.00,) as premiums to canvass
ers. These animals are thOrough-breds,
from the most noted fiocks and herds in
the United States. Won't some of our
county-men try and capture one of
them? Send TO the RURAL SUN tor
particulars, at once. apr25-1y
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
Three Cheers.

II afflicted with that most painful and
and annoying disease, HemOrrhoids, or
Piles, use Tabler's Buckeye Pile ONT
ment. 1t Is victorious In cases OF even
the longest standing, and establishes a
permanent cure. Procure, a bottle and
De relieved. Price % cts. For sale by
@. A. Pope d Co. s0p1l-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
Suit the Action.

The best Liniment In the world for
man or beast is Coussen's Lightning
Xslzxsiment. For Rheumatism, Lame
Back, Pain in side, Neuralgia, Corns
and Bunions, Il Is a certain cure, and
for SPAWN, Ringbone, Calls, Cuts and
Scratches on animals, il Is the best rem
edy known. Price 80 cents a bottle. For
sale by G. A. Pope q Co. sepl2-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
An exchange tells us that news

AN exchange tells US that news
paper editing il n very funny
amusement. IT you give n man a
four hundred dollar pud, lac never
sees il; but let one line against him
appear, and he sees IL almost be-
fore the paper is Oft the press; and
while he would not have time TO
stop on the street TO say "thank
YOU" he has time 20 race al over
town TO denouncc an editor who
seeks TO print the news.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

An engiueer in Denvcr was crush
ed by his wrecked locomotive, anil
could not readily be taken out. lie
endured the agony tor Two hours.
and then cut his throat with his
pocket knife.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

Georgia has hit upon new dnan
cial idea-lhe issue Of four per ceut
bonds, in denominations as low A.
five dollars aud the same size as "A
five dollar bill. II Is believed they
will circulate as currency.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
New Dental Chair.

A Wheeling inventor is getting
up new patent chair for dentists.
A concealed spring in IL runs tack
up through the seat, aud while the
patient is bowling his attention is
attracted by the attack below, and
the tooth is yanked out.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
An Editorial Room Mem.

The people who bother you and
want you TO give up work to enter
tain them are the very ones who are
crustiest if you ask them a ques-
ton when they are at work.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

"Whisky is your greatest enemy"
said minister TO Deacon Jones.
But" said Jones, "don't the Bible
say, Mr.. Preacher, that we are %
love our enemiesT' go, yes, Doa
con Jones; but IL don't say we are
TO swallow them
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

Nasty: The Niger hez the rite
TO vote. We understand that and
respect IL. But there must be limi
tations. He may vote the lax says
that--but the law don't say how h5
shall vote. That is for us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

"A Woman's Words" rs the title
Of a Philadelphia publicati'n. A
womaD's words about 3 O'Clock in
the morning. when the old man Is
late, are too emphatic an esIaus-
tive for a blanket Shot.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

"What becomes Of the pinsf'
Can't say whore they all %. but
there's one in her collar soinewhere.
Felt IN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

The man who will tell one Ice will
tell another about the first, and af-
ter that the dam is broken and you
may look for freshct.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

In order 10 live Justly, and be re.
spected, we must abstain from doing
that which We blame IN others.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16
Il BARGAIN!

| WISH TO sell l25 acres OF Land near Pu.
L laski-R part of the DIR. Carter farm-all
well set in Grasses, with good fence, and
being convenient TO town would make a
splendid dairy farm. For particulars and
terms apply TO ROB'T RODES.
sepeb-4u.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

Domestic happiness depends sole
~ on mutual effort. II YOU will try
TO get rid Of your temptr your vile
will probably be induce 90 keep
hers, and you will both have peace.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

Edison is at work on Iateut 10
yer. He says he expects - be able
TO raise anything with 10 except,
possiblY. n Ininister.s salarN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

Blaine's great speech bolIs down
to this: Negroes have no right 70
vote unless they vote for Radicals.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

= EOOKg 81 y
The pcilcil marks sen tee around TIT
paragraph tthus) mean that your sub
scription is out r'unpaid, and that you
are requested to pay Up at once. We
would take great pleasure inicxtendlnE
credit 90 our friends and patrons. but
cash alone willyay our expenses, ana
we are forced to adhere 90 a strict cash
rule. We hope you viii comprehend
and appreciate the necessity OF such a
course, and renew your sn scriPtion
without delay. We solicit your favor.
tB- We enter no new names on our
books without The money IN advance
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

There are many men who delight ia
playing the fool, but who get angry
the moment they are told SO.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

/Subscribers Out vi the State
/mnst renew promptly when their
1 time is out as Indicated by the 4
date following their names, or
when marked. BE sure 20 sendI
20 cents for postage. T
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-16

If you would teach boy pa
thence, lot him go a hshing.
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Do You Want Money ?
.o2- Advertise your business.

- Here you are readins a
borrowed paper again. as usual.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-03

ORGANIZING 4 WORLDS FAIR.-Tho
citizens committee of the proposed
Worlds Fair to be held in New York
held meeting Monday evening. The
subcommittee on organization and cias-
sification recommended first, that the
proposed Worlds Fair be held in the
city of New York in 1888; second that it
be held under the direction of one organ
zation, be created BY act of Congress,
consisting of commissioners from the diff
ferent States and Territories, and from
the city of New York and other promi-
nent cities of the United States, giving a
sufficient number to New York city to
constitute and effective working execu-
tive committee third, that this report be
submitted to the National convention
called to meet in New York. The report
WAS adopted and referred to the National
convention. Mr.. II. G.. Stebbins was
elected permanent president. The chair.
man stated that already fifteen States,
eighteen cities and fourteen commercial
organizations, representing 176 del
egates, had intimated their intention of
being represented at the convention.
The convention is now in session.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-03

MAN As A BONNET BUYER.-"New
bonnet, new bonnot-S12 for new bon
net" exclaimed Mr.. Slick the other
evening, as his wife suggested change
from the winter styles.
YES, only Sl2," she humbiy replied.
1912 for bonnet is a confoundcd out
rage, and know itp he went on
"Why, l can buy two fine silk hats for
that money, and have some strawberry
change leftl It's dead swindle TO ask
Sl2 for bonnet"
'Well, can't do better, Mr.. Slick.
That's the price, and I must pay or 20
without"
"You don't know how to buy-th.ns
what ails you?" he growiej. tI'i! BET
money / can buy $l2 bonnet for 50. It's
all in knowing how to handle the sales.
men,"
II wish you'd try it," she suggested.
Il will, by Georgel l will I'll bring
you up new bonnet in the morning and
Pll get it 81 cheaper than you dare to !''
Mr.. Slick was as good as his word.
He went into millinery store next FORE
noon with his eve teeth all aharnnned.
and with the idea In his mind that every
bonnet in the store was priced at exactly
S12. He looked around little, selecting
bonnet that pleased him, and pointing
his cane at it and calling up his deepest
voice, he inquired:
care you asking $12 for that bonnet !'
The woman flushed, looked from the
Bonnet to the man, and was trying to re-
ply, shen he said
''These are not the times for outrageous
prices, and all buyers realize it. PlIgive
you 50 for that bonnet, and not u cent
more.'
"That--that bonnet"
"S8, and no morer' he interrupted /;
and she put the article in box and took
his money.
"What'd tell my wife, eh?" he whis-
pered, as he went out. ''I tell you it
takes man to buy goods, no matter
whether it's fence posts or paper cam
When lie sat down at home and took
the cover off the box and held up the
bonnet, Mrs. Slick inquired:
How much did she charge you?"
.S madam; while you would hayo
Richard 70 she said, as she tried 10
laugh all over at once, az wss with the
lady next door when she ordered that
bonnet for her cook, and the price was to
| be 81. You see, it,"
He held np bis finger, counted three
fiyes out of his wallet, and loft them on q
chair for her.-Detroit FFee Fress
p = y. .