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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
Politics and the Country Roads.


Politics and the Country Roads.
With all that may be urged in
favor of or against the tariff and
other national questions, every is
sue that has been urged sinks into
insignifcance compared with the
Importance of properly construc-
ting country roads. Farmers may
join in the political battles and
urge the election Of their favorite
candidates till the canvass is over,
but when the tumult has ceased
and the excitement has passed
away, they will TRANQUILITY settle
down to the ordinary routine OF
business with the winter coming
and the roads impossible.
When We state that this matter
is of more Importance than the is
sue presented in heated political
contest,IWe do SO for the reason that
when the farmer has deposited his
ballot he submits the settlement
and adjustment of national ques-
tions to those whom he has chosen
to represent him, for such matters
do not present themselves directly
to his attention for his own indi-
Vidual action, but the welfare of sev-
cry farmer in the country is direct
ly interested with the efficiency of
the roads over which he must haul
his produce or use for his conven-
fence in many other respects.
Let US consider the value of the
roads as compared with that of the
farms and endeavor to estimate the
loss to the farmers of the entire
country by the difficulties encoun-
tered from impossible roads. The
difference of one hour only in haul
ing a load, supposing such Difficult
| ty to be encountered at least three
times during the winter, by every
farmer in the country, would
amount to many thousands of dol
lars, land the difficulties also de
tract from value of the farm, as to a
certain extent, they are valuable in
proportion as they are easily aces
sible. The matter of the election
of a president is secondary to that
of the selection of a road master, SO
far as the immediate interests OF
the farmer are concerned, but while
the farmer is willing to devote
weeks to the work of electioneering
for an office of the highest grade
he is Indifferent to the selection of
4 competent official to perform the
most Important service that inter
ests the community.
1t is time that farmere look tc
the roads, not only for their OWL
welfare, but the benefit of the whole
The road master should be chosen
from among the most competent
and intelligent, and so important s
matter as roads should not be en-
trusted to the supervision of any
one who may be willing to Rcce pt
the position. Until farmers place s
greater value upon the abilities O
those whom they select as roac
master, and determine that, above
all other considerations, the roads
must be kept in the best condition
just so long may they expect tt
travel with the mud up to the hubs
and their vehicles shattered with
dirt and filth; as long as such cir
cumstances exist good road mas
ter is worth dozen presidents.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
THE PAPERS SAY

Senator Walthall commanded a bri-
gade of Mississippians called the "Die-
hards."
John Kelly's friends are pushing
his claims for collector of the port OF
New York.
The dog law was defeated in the
North Carolina legislature last week,
Only twenty four farmers voted for it,
and nineteen against it.
1t is said that Mr.. Blaine intends
very soon to give President Cleveland
a formal dinner. This is indeed the
era OF goodwill and good dinners as
well.
Miss Cleveland's second white house
reception yesterday was well attended
Mrs Blaine and Mrs. Logan were pres
ent. This is the era of goodwill and
good society at the white house.
The latest odditv in the shape of a
crank religious publication comes from
Los Angeles, Cal, and it calls to the
unconverted under the sonorous appel
lation of the "Lost Angels Call" It's
prospectus sets forth that it is "Pub-
lished by the Holy Family, for the
Heavenly Host. Of Angels 1t also is
the Horn of Salvation. One loot one
cent"
A contemporary wlttily points out
the fact that it is an off year for state
legislatures There has been an intel
lectual constipation ora political loco
motor dtdTtd, or something. Our little
friend notices that the legislatures o
Oregon and New Hampshire have bOtf
adjourned without electing a United
States senator or doing anything else
the legislature of Illinois has been il
the thrJes OF senatorial birth for two
or three months, with no prospect o
an early delivery; the legislature o.
Ohio provoked the railroad people Il
snub it with refusal OF free passes Il
the presidential Inauguration; the leg
islature of Pennsylvania is treading il
its own footsteps the legislature o.
New Jersey is called by a journal o
that state cheerful lot of brigands
etc. From all of which inaptitude il
the ways and ends of law-making
we venture to argue that both socially
and commercially the American State
probably fare better than usual in tn,
coming months,-C.-J,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
Frank LeSlie'S Sunday Magazine

FRANK LeSle,S Sunday Magazine
For April is particularly interesting
number, and he who does not find
much in 1t to please him must be very
hard to suit. 1t begins with the open
ing chapters of Farjeon's new story,
Gloves Harvest" which promises to be
equal to the other stories of this favor
| lite writer. Three additional chapters
of Mrs. Farmers "What she made of
her life" are given, and also three OF
the juvenile story, opens Perplexities.' -
Adelaide c. Waldron contributes a
beautiful sonnet, Gan Easter Lily" and
there are other fine poems. The Rev.
DR., A. A. E. Taylor has a characters
tic article on 'The Bad Boy as q Moral
Reformer," and the Rev. DR.. I. d,
Witherspoon beautiful one on ''The AL
pine Horn" Mrs. Alexander's "Sister-
hood of Spinsters" is pungent, though
good-natured, piece of satire. The vet
eran Thomas Powell contributes "a
Personal "Reminiscences of SpOhr and
Mendelssohn," and Cherubini and Mer-
cadante are the subjects of the s'Sacred
Musicians" series, The "Glances at
Bible History" and "Christ Teaching
by Parable" are continued, and both
very interesting; and the venerable
countenance OF the Rev. DR.. Prime, a
representative religious journalist, ac-
companies fac simile reduction of the
New York Observer, which he has so
long edited. These are only a small
portion OF the contents and, indeed, the
whole number is exceptionally good.
Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, 50, 80
and 81 Park Place, New York, at %
cents q number, or $3.50 a year, post
paid.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
HORSE AND HoRSEMAN,

A horse will be able to do more
hard work when fed on oats than
he will when fed on corn.
Give the horse time for a good
romp after each hard days work
1t will do them much good.
The old saying, "a good groom
ing is worth four quarts of oats, y
has more truth than poetry about it.
None but the best of hay should
be fed to the horses during the
blowing season. Poor hay has but
little nourishment in it.
Hem who has the distinction
of owing and breeding the best
horses in his neighborhood has GER
tginlf something to be proud OF.
The difference in the strength OF
the kSrses in a team should be
lequalized by the difference in the
length of the ends of the whifle-
.E& the next month or two hor-
ses win be shedding their heavy
coats of hHir and will require an ex-
ira amount of grooming. The cur
ryigoifb and brush should be used
freely and carefully.
You cannot invest money to a
better purpose than in buying good
wholesome, nutritious food for your
horses, should what you have be of
poor quality. Scant rations of good
foot" are much better than lavish
7feedjhg of inferior provender.
e3If you wish your neighborhood to
become noted far and wide for its
good horses and, thus attract buyers
from all parts OF the country, who
will leave large sums of money
every time they come, then enceur-
age your heighbots to join you in in
.troduchsd the bdst stations that
cab be phchred, and breeding first
class mares to them.
Windows in stables should be so
arranged that the light will strike
both eyes of the horse with equal
force. They should be placed in
the rear, if possible, and if this can
not be done they should be placed
in with shutters or blinds that the
light may be regulated according
to the brightness of the day.
Arrivals of horses at the prInci-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

Crops do best when put in at the
right season. Late crops, as a rule,
dc not yield as well as the earlier
ones; then have everything done up
so that the whole force can be used
to the best advantage in getting the
spring crops in as early as the
weather will permit.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

Undertaking and ditching are
often the most profitable work
which can engage the farmers at
tention. Many pieces of worthless
swamp can, with a small outlay in
comparison to their value, be re
claimed and made the most
productive portion of the farm. A
wet place in field can often be
drained with little trouble and ex-
pense, but.if this is allowed to go IN
done, will spoil the field and ruin
the crops.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

In cold weather the milk should
be taken to the milk-house, as soon
as possIble after leaving the cows
udder, to prevent it becoming
chilled; as the cream will not rise
as well, nor make as good butter af
ter the milk has been exposed to a
very low temperature for any length
of time.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

As apple and pear orchards will
last a lifetime, we cannot be too
careful as to the kinds We select
To find at the end Of ten years when
they come into bearing that we
have worthless varieties is heavy
and irreparable less.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

The Cleveland, Ohio, Plaindealer
thus chronicles the business success
of one Of Giles county's sons who
moved there several years ago: Mr..
Frank Rodes, whose card appears in
another part of this issue, has been
for years the efficient manager fol
Ohio Of the affairs of the United
States life insurance company oil
New York. He was awarded the
prize of $500 offered by the compa-
ny to the manager who should
achieve the greatest success during
the past year. Mr.. ReSes is well
known in this city and state as an
upright, thoroughgoing man of bus
mess.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
The Widow of Jno. A MurreII.

THE widow Of the bandit, John
A. Murrell, is a resident of the
Henderson section of Chester coun-
ty. She is a kind, amiSble old lady
and is highly respected in the
Observation-Disclosures Progress
From q personal acquaintance
with the lady above mentioned, we
are prepared to indorse as a truth
the statement of the Progress. She
is, indeed, a woman possessing in
an eminent degree the qualities
attributed. The writer has had
many conversations with her, but
in no instance did she ever refer to
her husband or his notorious deeds.
On that subject she has ever re-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
PRICKLY ASH BITTERs COZ
Sole Proprietors,
81. LOUIS. AND KANSAS CITY,
COMBINED STALLION
J ACK BOYD.

THIS hno Saddle and Harness Stallion will
L make the season at my stable at Bunker
Hill, y miles south east of Pulaski, at IS TO
insure g fosl
DESCRIPTIONS Jack Boyd Is a dark
iron grey, 15% hands high, fine length OF
body, on a good clean set of legs, goes all
the gaits au1 IS u fine trotter in harness, and
the best DISPOSE Toned horse | ever handled.
PEDIGREE:-Jack Boyd was sired by
Locomotive, he by Tom Hal, his dam by Old
Rock }; Jacks dam by Pointers Slasker, and
she said to be ont OF a thoroughbred mare.
Mares pastured OF grain fed at reasonable
rates, if desired. No liability for accidents.
feb26-6t= h. z. BUTLER.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26
Frank LeSlie'S Popular Monthly

For April will certainly please many
different classes of readers. The lovers
of the water will turn at once to the
opening article, "Yachts and Yachting
in America" by w. z. Stephens with
its illustrations of famous yachts, The
student of history will be pleased with
Mr.. Guernsey's 'Friedrich Wilhelm l.,
Second King OF Prussia" and the arti-
Gle on emma, Lady Hamilton, both of
which are finely illustrated. Then we
have a naval officers story entitled
"Behind the Dahlgren Howitzers in
Corea," with ten illustrations, especial
ly interesting and timely just now. NJ.
+. Vallette's article on "TOmbs and
Catacom b." with its curious pictures,
is exceedingly entertaining; and all
who remember and admired Billy Bur-
ton will read with great interest Lisle
Testers article entitled civilian E.
Burton, the Comedian" This has three
portraits of Burton in famous charac-
tiers, and a view of his Olympic Thea
tire. Familiar science is provided in
"The Candle-flame and some of its les
sons" by r. Gerstl, F. c. g.; all these
articles are profusely illustrated. The
story element is well sustained, Gar
rett Walkers thrilling serial"The death
mark" reaches its twenty-ninth chap
ter; and there are several short stories
of merit, besides some beautiful poems.
The miscellany is, as usual, well up to
the mark, and the frontispiece illustra-
tien in colors, Carmen" a thing of
beauty. Published by Mrs. Frank Les
lie, 50, 90 and 81 Park Place, New York.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

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SoresIbrpat, Hoafseness. Treches, 15c.
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rats, mice, r0aches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c.
Druggists.
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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

We find the following cempli-
mentAry notice of one of Tennes-
sees most gifted women in a New
Orleans paper. 1t shows how oul
women are appreciated. But they
claim her for Mississippi while
Nashville has always been her
homes descendent of Old Gen.
Morgan of Revolutionary fame:
A SOUTHERN GIRL IN A SOUTHERN
DREss.-Among the ladies who at
tended the official opening OF the
Women's Department was Miss
Sallie Morgan, author of popular
story entitled "Tahoe" and other
literary efforts. She wore hand
some cashmere or woolsey dress O.
a dark brown color, manufactured
and presented to her as an eminent
southern lady by the Mississippi
Mills at Wesson in that state. 1t
was stylishly and tastefully made
up at Mrs. Logsn's establishment,
and with bonnet worn by the la
dy made of the plumage of Florida
birds presented by lady connec-
ted with the Florida State exhibit.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

A correspondent of the Country
Gentleman gives this method of de-
stroying Canada thistles: Now the
thistlss when the stalks are hollow
just before a rain. The stalks, NIL
ing with water, cause the rost to de-
cay. / have found this = sure rem
edY,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

"ROugh on COHShS."LAsk for
CROUCH on Coughs" tor Coughs, Colds,
Soresfbro8t, Hoafseness. lTreches, 15c.
Iiq1fff, 25e.- 80 slsas-s s.ss--sless
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

prices for their surplus horses this
year as last, but it is evident that
the shrinkage in values will be much
less for horses than for any other
class of live stock. Relatively hor-
ses are higher than anything else
that 10 now produced on the farm.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

pa Gltyz markets. continue very
ag IS and prices remain materially
"a dsnfn geo a bTfsk spring trade
= expectHd 70 open up soon, when
gal &c may be Changed somewhat
on saeeotlnt 81 better demand.
F arm sfs g dan 9 hard 3. expect as high
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

Heart P0inS.-Palpitation Drop
steal Swellings, Dizziness, Indigestion,
Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
UWells' Health Remover"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

though on Rdts.,'-CIears out
rats, mice, r0aches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c.
Druggists.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-03-26

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-02-09
Funeral of the Rev. DR.. Damon.

Yesterday afternoon at half past three
o'clock the funeral Of DR.. Damon took place
from the Bethel Church, of which he was
for so many years the pastor.
The building was filed with the friends
! Of the deceased. All classes and conditionsI
of our population, from His Majesty theL
King, the Governor, Judges of the Supreme
Court, His Majesty's Ministers, the Repre-
sentatives Of Foreign countries, and other
distinguished citizens, to the humblest|
resident of Honolulu, met together to dol
honor to she memory of him who had sol
long labored for the good of all in our midst
The coffin of rich Koa, with silver mount
ings and covered with wreaths and crowns
Of beautiful flowers, was borne from the
hearse to the church by Messrs. B. F. Dill
bingham, J. O.. Carter, Goo Kim, T. H.
Davies, j. Dunscombe and Capt. Lees. I'M
mediately following were Messrs. S. NJ.
damon, E. G. Damon, W. f. Damon, sons
of the deceased, with their families.
The coffin was placed before the pulpit of
the church, which was decorated with white
roses and lilies. On black ground in front
of the pulpit was an anchor of white roses.
and others were placed on the right and
left.
His Majesty the King, accompanied by
Colonel Judd, his Chamberlain, was seated
near the coffin, and the pulpit was occupied
by the Revs. DR.. Lowell Smith, J. A. Cru
zan, S. E. Bishop and E. G. Oggel.
Mr.. Oggel conducted the services, which
we're very impressive, and delivered an clio
quent and touching address.
At the conclusion of the services at the
church, ths remains were conveyed to the
church-yard, and there au opport unity was
afforded to the hundreds assembled to take
last look at the features of their pastor
and friend.
The remains we're then conveyed to Nun
anu Cemetery, a very large number o
mourners following them to their last rest
ing place. The services were conducted b,
the Reverend Mr.. Oggel, and were solemn
and impressive.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-02-09
The city OF Toxic.

The steamship City of Toxic, Captain
|27th ult., arrived in this port yesterday
morning at o'clock, and anchored outside,
the vessel drawing too much water to per-
NIT of her entering the harbor. The vessel
brought, besides her cabin passengers, 94sI
Japanese immigrants, the first instalmentI
4 of those expected to come to Hawaii. THESE
people are classified as follows: Farmers,
610 men, 1873 women, So boys and 81 girls
total, $40.
Servants: sc men, q women, II boysI
and IL girls; total, 95. One male and one
Female 'sdoctor' with one girl. Children
over fifteen years age, males, 4; females, 81
Besides these there is an additional doctor
not paid for, and q little boy child of
eighteen months, whom nobody owns, It'll
tie waif to be adopted by some one. He isl
called Tute Ko and is said to be a bright
little urchin. The total of men is 682,
women 1874, and children 1872, making in all
948.
There was not single death on the pas
sage, which was due in great part to the care
Exercised by Mr.. Irwin in selecting healthy
persons from amongst those that offered
themselves. Then, too, after the vessel was
ready to sail she was moved co the little
harbor of Maya IRA, where she remained a
week without her passengers having commu-
nication with the shore. There was no
disease found amongst them, but as an adj
ditional precaution Mr.. Irwin had them all
vaccinated.
When these people were landed at the
depot yesterday, those who happened to be
present were struck with their robust
5healthy appearance. They all wore cheer
full, contented look, and as they had been
divided into messes before leaving the ship,
those from the same province being kept
together as much as possible, they soon
settled down into their shore quarters and
made themselves at home.
Mr.. Irwin is to be congratulated upon
having brought to these shores so fine a
body of desirable immigrants, and the Gov.
ernment may we'll be proud Of their success
in having so happily inaugurated an immi-
grafton that, judging from the people who
are now at the immigration Depot, cannot
fail of being of great benefit to the country
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-02-09
French War vessels in China waite

lin recent issue of the DAILY ADVERTISER
was published list of French war vessels
lin Chinese waters. The list was taken from
the China Mail, and since then we have been
kindly furnished with the corrected list by
captain Fournier, Of the Kerguelen. The
following is copy.-ED. P. c. AL
Ironciads, according to their importance,
with guns of "a and 10 centimetres and tor
pedoes: Bayard, Triomphante, La Gelisson-
'iere, Atalante.
Cruisers of Second Glass, with Is guns OF
Ia centimetres and torpedoes, 500 and 45O
horsepower Nelly, D'Estaing, Yillars, Du
IGuay-Tronin Rigault-de-G enouilly, Champ
lain, Eclaireuer, the last three with from Il
to 10 guns of IA eentimetres and torpedoes.
Cruiser of Third Glass Chateau-Renaud
with guns of IA centimetres and tOrpedoes
40 horsepower.
Cruisers of Third Glass corresponding tC
the Kerguelen, with guns of IL centimet tires
and torpedoes, $50 and 200 horsepower
Volta, ParseYal, Saone, Drae. Lynx (tht
/ last somewhat inferior to above).
Gunboats with 4 guns Of II centimetres
and $50 horse power Aspic, Jaguar, Lutin
Vipere.
The above is a correct statement of the
French naval forces in the Chinese waters
up to November, not counting many gun
gunboats, the fotilla of Cochin-China, o
Tonkin, the transports, and, of course, wha
was sent since.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-02-09

took place at half-past o'clock on
afternoon, from the Bethel
Church, and was attended by a very
large concourse of friends, his remains
being deposited in the Nuuanu Gene
terry, whittier he has so often, as
chaplain and pastor, accompanied
the remains of others, and per-
formed the last funeral rites-we
might almost say-for nearly every
person buried there.