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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
The Millions Learn Slowly.

Corsicana Tex. Observer: Cen
turies have rolled away and arc
numbered with the past; empires
have crumbled and passed from the
great theatre OF action; new discov-
cries have been all along The march
Of the ages through tho world, VITA
It's increasing population. has
passed. But most extraordinary
developments are beiny adc. I
that too, in unlocked for directions
One Of the late saitling announce
ments declare that brooom corn seed
will make at least half their weight
10 the very finest quality Of hour
The agriculturist knows very well
what an easy matter it is to raise
broom corn, and also that immers
amounts of ii can be raised on 8
small acreage. Il IL be true that q
fiae qu-liIy OF -four can be produced
from the seed, We may expect TO-
see the bread market revolution
'zed IN a few years. Broom corn
IS easily raised, and will do well
on poor land. The straw will
decline in value, .brooms hccone
cheap and plent}, when the multi
tutes commence the new departure
of raising broom corn for the seed
The manufacturing genius of cen
tury ago would be bewilderod to b.
hold the advance and development
of the manufacturing interests OF
the present day,
To prognosticato The future that
opens up FOR the genius of the
skilled artisan, along the years for
a century to come, is simply ont OF
the question. Development goes
on in every department OF mechan
ism, ard will only reach the sum aor
Of perfection when taiout is cx
hausted, and we doubt the possibu
ty of eXhaus,ing the commodity
Flour from iho seed of broomcorn
cane seed, wheat, rye and barley
should make living cheap in the
sweet bye and bye.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
On Finding AlligatorE.
TTha Jud0al

Alligators, says the "Fat con
tributor," are found in the rivers OF
Florida. We never found any there,
because we are a poor hand at find
ing things, particularly alligators.
We would rather pay an alligator
bigger wages and let him find him
self-in our company, we hope he
will walk off Immediately. There is
nothing deceitful about an alligator,
as his open countenance shows.
The alligator's hide is very tough;
so are the places where alligators
hide. Boots are made of the hide,
which makes us think of little
story: A darky who had nothing
for his feet but an old pair of CATERS
went to hunt an alligator one day
SO as to get his hide for new pair
but the alligatof~ swaffUwed~ him,
CATERS and all, which was alligator
he wanted,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

of selfishnesS in this newly ava
kened interest; but where is tn,
business or commercial enterpris,
that is not devoid of the motive o
personal gain? But our friends
are coming to see us-not all o
them as druDmers or 'tcommercia
tourist" s"-but with q view TO SPY
out our riches, our fertile fields anc
genial sunny climate, our mex
hanstible stores of undevelopcG
weaith-and to possess TIE land
The long expected influx of capital
muscle, brain and energy Is begin.
ming at last to flow southward. The
death of the president will pruba-
bly, he worth more to the country a,
large than his life would have heeu
Notwithstanding the promised sue
cess of his administration-in har
monlzing the sentiment of the peo
pie, north and south, through a com
on sorrow at his death, and a uni
versal detestation of the foul crime
OF the assassin.
The international cotton exposi-
tion will be the means of giyiu o
great impetus to southern progress
by the introduction of the four fac,
tors we have mentioned. We seem
TO be on the eve of an auspIcious
epoch in our industrial history
Nothing but the fact of slavery, and
the hot prejudice that was engea-
dered against the institution and its
upholders and patrons, has kept
this fair section so long IN the back
ground, when painted from tLe
stand point OF asyankee or an En-
glishmen. We trust the day of
prejudice and sectional jealousy is
passing away forever, and that we
will see each other IS brethreO Of
common country. We welcome The
tide, and would do nothing TO stay
its full food. Our broad land is
full of honey and plenty for the
hardy sons Of toll, and of rich rec
ompense for the enterprisirg ven
lures of capitalists, whether they
come from the north, east or west,
or from across tue wnter. Let the
mldd e-wsll of partition be broke
down, and the sea Of prosperity how
sli over this wide empire
In this connection we extract The
following from long editorial IL
the New York Commercial Buileiin,
as sample of the hopeful prophe-
cies now SO common in northern
mouths
"Of course, with this moral of the
exhibition, there is also an immense
advertisement of the south-the first
one ever given. That old Japan Of the
western world is now announced Is
open, and men go there to see
They will approve and capital and
population will follow the approval
This movement has slready begun,
and when it has progressed enough
TO attract attention, it will fast
gather volume. A few years will
work great changes; and the south
is probably the section where the
census of 1890 will show the most
wonderful growth The singular
steahiness of the westward move
ment Of the center of population
along the thirty ninth parallel will
probably change somew hat, and the
Atlanta exhibition will be of far
reaching service in giving direction
TO changes which will continue after
once starting"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
In Chancery at Pulaski.
DECEMBER RULES, 1881.
Morgan, Thomas & Co, complainants, VS..
Lum ChAffin ct al, defendsnts.

Morgan, Thomas & Co, complainants, VS.. J,
Lum ChAifin ct a., defendsnts.
| n this cause it appearing to the satisfaction
L OF the ClerS and Master from an affidavit
10 the bill that the defendants, Eta Chat
TN, c Gords Chafiin, Mary A Chsfiin, Ed T
Chafhn, Mary NJ Chafiin and Artemisa Chat
I'm, Mary NJ Hill and Irene f c HILL aud
Susan ] ChSihn, are non residents of the
State Of Tennessee, 80 that ths ordinary pro-
cess of this court cannot be served on them,
On motion il 10 therefore ordered that pub
lieation be made for four weeks in succession
in the Pulaski Citizen, a newspaper publish
ed in the town Of Pulaski, in said StateS re-
quiring tho said defendants 10 be and appear
on the first day OF the next term of the Chan
Gerry court TO be held for the county of Giles,
at the court house in Pulaski, on the srd
Mondsy in February next, and answer
eomplAinsnt's bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as TO them and set for hearing
oxparts. J. Is. STACY, G. Il NJ.
decl5 At By r. II. Stacy, d. C. & N.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
S.ealinga 4 Watermalon.

Who ever hear Of any one being
punished for stealing watermelon
Il was tried once in Tennessee,
three or four years ago. Good old
Judge Frazier, Of the Davidson and
Rutherford circuit, was presiding
an unlucky negro was the prisoner
a very young lawyer was defending
him; twelve good men and true
were in the box. There was no
doubt that the prisoner had stolen
the melon; the proof against him
was as clear as noon day. The at
torney called no witnesses whatever,
but simply arose and said; "May
it please your Honor and gentle
men of the jury, my client is
charged with stealing watermelon.
He does not deny it. But this is a
new crime for our courts. ] have
stolen watermelons myself; the
chances are that your Honor has
stolen watcrmelons; and gentlemen,
I'll agree to set 'em up if there is a
man on that jury who hasn't stolen
a watermelonr The judge jcrked
up his head. took Off his spectacles,
and looked with a startled but
smiling stare upon the young
scamp; the jurors nudged each 9th
er and snickered; the spectators
gufawed; but it is needless TO say
that the brief argument for the de
fendant was n successful one with
the honest jurymen.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
Here is a Reserved tribnte:

"Mr. Mcpherson has appointed
as Librarian of the house of repre-
sentatives Mr.. William Henry
Smith, gentleman of color. Mr..
Smith has won a deserved reputa-
ton for efficiency as assistant libra
rian. A dozen years ago he was
the messenger OF the library, and
was even then noted for knowing
more about what books the library
had, where they were and what was
in them, than almost any of the fire.
quently changed assistant librari
ans. Many a congressman has
made noise, not to say a reputa-
ton, on the facts which the colored
messenger dug out for him in the
library; and many another has
learned from the same modest
source what a mistake he would
make if he trusted to alleged facts,
picked up in partisan publications.
For years this colored messenger
has been recognized by democrats
and republicans alike as sort of
walking index to the documents.
His appointment now is the de-
served recognition of an industri-
Gus. faithful and most capable sub
ordinate. We welcome the first
colored librarian of the house OF
representatives"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
4 nnhr carrIneo in tla HaIl.

A baby carriage i'm the hoH.
The hlppisst piceo of tuuiiWe thnt
any house can boast, alway8 making an
honorable exception in favor OF tho
cradle.
Tint baby carriage means q home.
Withoutil. mlya place 70 stay in
It means s'der littl8 dimplld darl-
ing' that mai.es smsliuoaii the time
when IL hasn't got the collie.
It means "a happy mother, whoaa life
is filed with ail tcndcr care, ON sweet
responsibilities, all wonderful hope Tor
the future.
1T means q fathor who holds his head
up among men with the craudcat Dig
nifty that any man may know.
To molhlrit is 'Baly."
Tonther &c is "1y boy"
That baby carrie 10 in Go hei. means
all the wcaith of rosy hours as other
sings lullaby song -perups.
%ar.s my DOR i.e .na .l.i 'unte1
Hoy an-o.a Eta lig iHI
When an the time she is istheaDe thst
God appointed to GUARD !. a3 none ol all
high heavens Dr. could d1.
no mes1s w0ld of plano end prjecid
which ail cutcr il That one hiliehie
Itmcaasn mlher ttatatule hi bmik
balance witl woud ll1l diligence for
" Ny son rast have Is good clgc don,
and q good start iu lie, you know.
And he gols home au1 catches tho
laughing fodder UP. aud r1ddeus tho
dimplas with bis wliakcrs. nnd 1hen pnt-
ting sturdy little tWelvo-morthH cd On
his feet, sets him 40 bis @, %, e Of wilk-
ing, addr Iug him with eomica- dig
nifty, "Wcu. Governor, whore SHAH wo
60 now
and although ho only calls him Gov
ernOr, the mothers heart aaya--4 ad tho
father wouldn't deny il were She t1 put
Il IN wOrIs-il8t more likely 10 viii bg
President. ia that dim. beautiful ami
certainly very grand future.
Her choice, though, wonld DO tiult ho
should be % good man and d happy one.
Between them both they parcel Out for
his manhood years all thai makm liio
worth thc living.
That baby carriage ia the hall iaeanS
q good deal, docs It not2
It means everything o. the father aud
mothlr.
ii means more than can ho told.
If You have sueli pieoe oi furniture Ia
use you know all aboutit
III you haven't .ts O. waste ol raw ma
tcria To bother with y0u. - WheciiHg
LC11Cr.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
Ths south's Opportunity.
rron tb. southern World.

The interest IN every thing con
nected with the material resource 5
OF the south thai has been awakened
in the northern mind 10 the last
twelve months is most remarkable
and gratifying. For long years past
the north has felt peculiar interest
in he south-the interest that a
merchant feels IN his customers. a
desire for our prosperity a. az as
surance OF increased trade and
profit. But OF late our northern
brethren are beginning 10 look upon
us witt more real fraternal regard.
aud 90 estimate the possibilities OF
our soil and climate, our minerals.
forests aud water power. a. some
thing like their true value. or
course there is still an admixture
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
How Old is G!ass7

The oldest specimen Of pure glass
bearing anything like q date is q liitlo
moulded hons head, bearing the name
Of an Egyptian King OF the eleventh dy-
nasty, in the Siade collection st the Brit
ish Museum. That Is 30 say. at a period
which may bo moderately placed RS more
than two thousaud years B. c., glass was
not only made. Int made with skill,
which shows tlat the art was nothing
new The invention Of glazing pottery
with a film of glass is So old tAat among
the fragments which bear inscriptions Of
the early Egyptian monarchy ore beads
possibly Of the first dynasty. or tho
latter class there are mum arJus examples
such rs the bead found nt Theias which
has the name II Qneel Ullasoof Iashep.
Of the eighteenth dynasty. OF tle same
period are vases aud gobleis and many
fragments II can not De doubted tlnt
the story prepared by FiiHy, which as-
signs the credit OF The invention b tho
Phnuicians, is 50 lar true that these ad-
venturous merchants brought specimens
from other countries tO Egypt. Dr.
Schliemaun found disks Of glass in the
excavation at MyceDm, though Homer
does not mention il as substance known
70 him That the modern art of the
glass-blower was known long before is
certain from presentations among the
pictures ON the walls Of "a tomb at Beuni
Hassnn, OF tho twelfth Egyptian dynas-
ty; but a much older picture. which
probably represented the same manufac-
ture. is among the hall obli.cratad scenes
in a chamber Of the tomb ~ Thy, at
Sakkara, and dates from the limo Of the
fifth dynasty, time 40 remote that il IS
not possible, in spite Of the a.siduous re-
searches Of many Egypt0iogcr % give it
n date In years. Saturday NeUielO.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

All arguments in favor of do 9
law have failed to have perceptible e
effect upon the Legislature of Geor-
gia, and until lately this fact has
justly been a cause for wonder
ment, since it is admitted that were
it not for the plethoria OF dogs,
sheep raising would become marvel
lousy profitable in that state. The
problem has just been solved, how
ever, by the dog show in Atlanta.
The results of that exhibi tion con
vince the reader of the fact that an
ordinary bobtailed, brindle cur,
whose pedigree can be traced down
lane and across a pasture, is
worth more than twenty common
sheep; while a pointer, with the
ability to forage around and bring
home a chicken occasionally, is Of
inestimable value; and a setter that
"sets'' in the backyard and hoWls
at the moon is worth more than
the Sunday breastpin Of a hotel
clerk. The dogs in that show were
valued above all the sheep in Geor-
gia. One canine family sold for
enough to buy an improved farm of
500 acres and 1850 sheep. A man
with two liver-colored pointers and
a bench legged whiffet is million
aire, while even a colored citizen
with a single-barreled shotgun and
a bobtailed mOngrel has property
with n market value OF over 5000
"And So" says the Georgia papers,
''we are very proud of the dog
show. 1t has opened our eyes to
new possibilities of wealth. We
want to see the day come when ev-
cry man will be his own million
aire; and if the prices Of dogs are
kept up to the present standard
that day will soon arrive. - New
York Tribune.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

In issuing its prospectus for 1882, the
Appeal has but enc promise 10 make,
and that is, q determination 10 maintain
its character and rank in the forefront
OF American newspapers. The Appeal
is now regarded as one OF the institu-
tions OF the south. Its history for the
past torty-one years is the history OF
the development of southern thought,
southern politics, southern industry and
southern literature, and its sympathies
and aims will be the same in the future
The paper will continue TO be the con-
slant reflex OF the most reliable intelli-
gence obtainabls from all parts OF the
world. IL will remain inaexibly DEM
ocratic, but its space will be mainly de-
voted to news, the interest OF agricul-
ture, trade, commerce, manufactures
internal improvements, the Develop
ment of southern resources and All
branches of industry. While always on
the alert for the latest intelligence, il
will avoid the mere sensational. and
will never psnder to vitiated tastes.
The Appeal Is specially devoted to the
interests OF Tennessee and Memphis. its
great commercial emporium, and will
use its best abilities to promote both.
Ii realizes that the future empire OF this
country lies in the south and will labor
to combine the political and business re-
lations of these two sections in inducing
the legislation of Congress for improy-
ing the navigation OF the Mississinpi
river and its tributaries.
Terms: Daily one year, $1,000;
Weekly, 81 90. Address all commune
cations to G. GALLAWAY & HEATING.
Memphis, Tennessee.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

Tennessee is shivering on the
ragged edge of a Malone move
ment. Tennessee, it will be borne
in mind, is only a short distance
from Georgia, and while she is
shivering, the iron ribbed democra-
cy of the empire state of the sunny
south would do well to send out
scouting pa rites to see what damage
Colonel Marcellus Thornton and his
Independent cohorts are doing. In
other words, to quote an Ohio Of
fee seeker, let US be up and doing,
with heart for every fate At
lanta Constitution.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

Coussens' Honey of Tar will relieve
severe coughs of long standing, and
prove blessing to all who suffer with
affections of the throat and lungs, and is
confidently offered the public as the best
remedy in the world. In our rigorous
cline where coughs and colds prevail,
this favorite remedy should have place
in every household. When the little
ones are attacked by Group, or whooping
cough, nothing will afford such instant
relief as Coussens' Honey of Tar. Price
30 cents. Whites Cream White YER
mifuge is the best worm killer. For
sale by Pearcy & Rose, druggists.
jan20-eOW-ly
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
One hundred and nifty Boston fe

One hundred and nifty Boston fe
males attend ladies' gymnasium
They turn their somersaults in 6
blouse and Turkish trousers. The
Globe Gays that, after the exercises
"as the ladies emerged from the
dressing-rooms, clad once more ia
conventional habiIiments, with some
astonishment it was noted that
many of those who, in gymnastic
costume, had seemed to be gay
girls of from fifteen to twenty years,
we're denure ladies and stately mat
rons. who must surely have passed
their thirtieth milestone"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

On the fifth-sto terrace of gil
gantic house in Washington street,
Paris, twenty yards long, six and
one half feet wide, and overhanging
the street, the owner has an aerial
garden where he successfully grows
pears in twenty varieties, currants,
goose berries and roses, all of q
quality and beauty equal to those
that have their footing on the solid
earth.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
The MsR Who Succeed.

The great difference among men
OF all cailings is energy of charac-
ter or the want OF it. Given the
Same amount OF learning and integ
rity, and same opportunities, and
energy will make one man q con
querur: The want Z it will see the
other a failure. Dead beats are oil
men without force. They had as
good chance as any Of their com
panions. Others went ahead and
carried off the prizes, while they
were lying 10y the wayside dispiriLod
and despondent. II taxes nerve,
vim, perseverance, patient contiu-
uRnce ia wall-dUiug, 10 win great
prize. Aud the young man who
goes into profession without ihis
pluck and force will not earn salt
.-r his pOrridge lie vail dga2
along through life aitA the help Of
friends, getting some credit, aith
them FOR being wcll-meaning man,
in delicate heallh aud ullucky
The real trouble is he lacks euergs.
All the leaning IN The world viii
not qualify man for usefulness.
II requires push, stamina, vigoE
courage, resolution, will, ,ietermiua
tion--in one word, eucrgy.
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IF.

u all the iosses and rain and tears,
Could be stricken out of the desolate years;
If all the sorrow, and care and doubt
That burden our past conld be taken cut;
If all the errors that lie between
The past and present had never been;
If could be trustful, or you be true,
Earth would be Eden for me and you.
Sometimes Loves glory, without the stain
Or the blight of ain will DO oars again;
Some time its beautiful star divine
Steadfast over our path shall shine;
Sometime the buried past shRll be
Resurrected for you and me.
Hopefully, patiently, ] can wait
Until Gods own angel unbars the cato.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

The oldest and the richest con
vict in the Ohio penitentary Is ono
Horace Brooke, who is now "A
year Of age, and has been within
the walls OF the prison 81 years.
He owned a farm 10 suburbs OF
Cleveland away back in 1850
through which q railway passed
One time the cars ran over con =
sheep, tor which the company re
fused to pay damages. To svenge
this wrong Brooks obstructei the
track and thew of passenger
train, in which five persons were
killed. He was arrested. tried for
murder, and sentenced TO the peni.
tentiary for lie. Al the time OF bis
conviction be was very rich. and
his wealth is now enormous, his
farm having since become a part oi
the city Of Cleveland.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

1t is asserted by 81. Hement that
deaf mutes who have been taught to
speak articulste with the accent OF
their country, thus indicating or
ganic formations OF the mechanism
of speech similar TO those Of their
Parents.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
4 Sur. Cure for chilhlails.

Boil one pound Of alum till dis
solved, place the feet in the water as
hot as it can be borne, and keep
there till the alum has solidiAed.
Two applications cured the worst
case / ever knew Mine were dis
posed Of effectually at one trial.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
Think z Nina First.

AProees Of the sayings Of the lit
tie ones ! am reminded of an Incl
dent which touched me very much
at the time, and may fnd "a respou
sive chord in the hearts OF some
who are parents. ! was sit ing on
my porch on n pleasant summer
morning, when up ran little five
year old Belle, intent on visit 90 O
playmate across the way. ''Papa,
she asks, "may / 20 over and play
with Carrie, awhileY' and then, as
she seemed to discern a dissent in
my face, she put her little rosebud
lips to mine, and quickly added
"Please don t say no-think = min
ute first" Was there ever a moro
charming protest against hasty
and inconsiderate answer? OF
course the little girl had her wish.
We are, perhaps, all too ready,
thoughtlessly, to deny many Of the
requests Of the little oncs-thinE5
that seem trifing to us, but are ev
cry thing TO them. And when
their little appeals come, before let
ting the "no" rise too quickly 10
our lips. let us think q minute
I IHarper's Magazine.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

An Illinois deacon, while visiting
Philadelphia. was asked if he had
purchased any Christmas cards, and
replied with some surprise, "Why
should 1? Ny old pack is good
pnouUh ,,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

Sheep husbandry in the western
states and territories is becoming
one of the most profitable financial
investments OF the day. Under
proper management the same might
be said OF other sections Of the
country.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
General Debility Cured

HEsTERvILLE,K KENT Co, Nd j an 81, ,'s1
Feeling broken down and generally
debilitated, L was induced by our drug
gist TO try bottle OF Browns Iron Bit
tors. From the third dose, began to
feel the good effects OF your medicine,
and / really think it did me more good
than any medicine L ever took.
B. d. QUIMBY.