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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
The Inventor Of the Wilson Sewing
Machine Taken to an In
sane Asvlurn.
sans Asylum.

A. 3. Wilson, man whose name
is well known throughout both con
tinents, and who should be one of
the foremost men of the country,
the father of the great sewing ma
chine industry, has been wandering
about the streets of Waterbury. 1t
was some forty years ago that, as a
poor mechanic, he invented the fa-
nous machine which now bears his
name all over the world, and which
is manufactured in the mammoth
establishment in Bridgeport, run by
Nathaniel Wheeler, ard known as
the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine Company. While the market
has been flooded since Mr. Wilson 5
invention with other makes of ma
chimes, the Wheeler d Wilson still
holds its own; hut the man~ who
made this great industry is to-day
pitiable object. His residence in
w Waterhury, on West Side Hill, is a
fine one, with a-Vast extent of land,
where he has lived for some time
with his wife and daughter, women
of the most estimabIe character, in
whose name the property stands.
1t has been a long time since Mr.
Wilson was capable of caring for
has own property Dissipation has
ruined him, and he has become q
total wreck. Nathaniel Wheeler
finally purchased the sole right to
the valuable patent, Dir. Wilson re
linquishing his share in what might
have made him a millionaire For
some time his shan5ling figure,
clad in rough garments, shod with
dilapidated shoes, and crowned
with a slouch hat, from under which
struggled his grizzled hair, has at
tracted much attention on the
streets. Gradually his condition
has grown worse, until Wednesday
his forbearing family could put up
with it no longer, and he was re-
moved to the insane asylum in this
city. hopeless wreck Hartford
(Conn. Post.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
A New Marriage Scheme.

A young South Carolina lawyer
has struck on a new scheme which
is not only unique, but as an aid to
the diffident and bashtul, very eff
fective, and in the particular in
stance where he tried how it would
work, it proved successful to a re-
markable degree. At reception he
proposed that one man in the COM
pany should be selected as a presi-
dent, who should be duly sworn to
keep entirely secret all communica-
tions that should be forwarded to
him in his official department that
night, and that each unmarried gen
tleman and lady should write his or
her name on a piece of paper and
under it the name of the person
they wished to marry, then hand it
to the president for inspection, and
if any gentleman and lady had re-
ciprocally chosen each other the
president was to inform each of the
result, and those who had not been
reciprocal in their choice kept en-
tirely secret. The plan was accep-
ted and the president received a
large number of communications
from those assembled. He discov-
cred that the attachment of twelve
couples was reciprocal, but he on
ly communicated the fact of recip-
rocity to those interested. The sub
ssquent result was that eleven of
the twelve couples were married.
Now, to a great many, this meth
cd of getting through with their
courting sswould not be popular.
There is peculiar sea sick kind OF
feeling that is experienced by
Young lovers during the period of
uncertainty that some foolish yonng
people would not miss, for mil
lion dollars, but for those who are
hopelessly bashful, or else are
thorough going business folk. it has
great advantages. 1t is an easy
way to settle a difficult matter, and
instead of having young people
hanging on for an uncertain period,
burning coal and gas--or wood and
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Suppose you are given to hab-
1t :of profanity" says Professor
Swing; you enter into converse
ton with a man who never swears /;
in other words, gentleman. By
aud-by you begin, TO perceive that
he is the superior man. Your re
marks have a tame, fiat, feeble
sound to your own ears. Your
cheeks begin to, burRI with a sense
of your friends excellence. Your
pert little damns sound rough and
coarse and vulgar as!they are. They
begin to drop out of your sentences,
ashamed to remain in the com pa
ny of good, honest, English words,
until, as you discover that you are
carrying on your part of the CON
versation without swearing, you
feel easier, and your intellectual
stature is increased by a foot. Just
observe this, my boy, and see if 1
am not right.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
DUNCAN'S COUGH BALSAM.
THE ONLY INFALTBLE
THE ONLY POSITIVE CURE.

This great remedy, now widely known
and excessively used, stands without an
equal and is sterling merits go well astab-
Iished a. to need no praise to those who
have ueed it or known Of its remarkable
cures Thousands of sufferers who found no
relief from any other source are willing wit
nesses to the great Medicinal virtue and re
rnarkable curative power of this Medicine.
Many certificates of its fine effects and eX-
pressions Of gratitude for benefit received
reach us from all sections. 1t is not claimed
that the Balsam will cure consumption in it's
last stages. but that will efcctuslly check
this terrible disease in its iucipiency and pal
late sufferings7 TALL through its sstagesi there
can be no doubt; and for all foIps of
Coughs arising from colds and bronchial af-
fectious, throat trouble, it is without par
allel. a positive and rapid cure for Group,
W hich so often resists all medical treatment,
The medicine is pleasant and does not sicken
the patient. For sale by all druggists. so
how
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08


How can the plain be charming?
Well, true self forgetfulness for the
happiness of others is always win
ming. The vain, selfish beauty can
not compete with the homely maid
en- who is popular because she is so
very loveabie. Her mother leans on
her. Her friends go to her for
help and advice The little girls
bring her their broken toys and the
boys come foT aid when the lessons
are hard. By and by a marvellous
thing happens. She is spoken of
as "the interesting Miss Parker, 5"
or "the agreeable Miss Donnell, :"
or 1.-The captivating Miss Mark. p"
She has grown interesting, agreea-
BILE and captivating, and each quail
ity is far more valuable to g woman
than the possession of mere beauty
without other winning personal
characteristics.
Tae power to converse well is p
very great charm. You think any
body can talk. How mistaken you
are. Anybody can chatter. Any
body can exchange idle gossip.
Anybody can recapitulate the troub-
les of the kitchen, the cost of the
last new dress, and the probable
doings of the neighbors. But to
talk wisely, wittily, instructively,
freshly, is an immense accomplish
ment. 1t implies exertion, obser-
vation, study of books and of peo-
pie, and receptively OF impressions.
No young girl can hope to shine In
conversation as her mother does,
but every girl eau begin to acquire
that graceful art which will draw
intelligent men and women to her
side and enable her to retain them,
because they are pleasantly enter
tained.-Southern World.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Since the Patent Office was es-
tablished in 1886, nearly 300, 1000
patents have been issued. Many
ingenious and instructive models
will be selected and sent TO New
Orleans. These will serve 10 illus
trate all the industrial and scientific
pursuits of the American people.
Besides the patent models most OF
the machines of full size may be
seen in practical operation in the
main building. One shoe factory
in Massachusetts turns out by pat
ent machinery, in twelve months, as
many pairs of boots and shoes rs
80, 900 shoemakers in Paris make by
hand in a year.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

There are many sections Of the
country where geese might he kept
with advantage and profit. They
are hardy and healthy fowl, ,requir-
ing but little attention or prepared
food, and are quite remunerative
when properly managed. AS their
numbers are probably decreasing
rather than increasing every year,
the profit to those who remain in
the business is consequently great
er, as the scarcity of an article al
Ways enhances its value.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
Something New in Nj Mathemat-
fnG

A gentleman of this county has
discovered the following ingenious
way to determine the area Of a
tract of land in any shape: Plat
the lsnd carefully on a piece of
thick pasteboard. Cut it out ex-
actly by the lines and fill up the
space one layer deep with small
shot, then take the shot out and
put it into a rectangular box, run
it down to one end until you have a
perfect rectangle, then measure the
base and altitude and multiply
them and you have the area Of the
land. This is a very simple and a
very accurate rule and does away
with a great deal Of calculations.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

A woman, whose son had been
ruined by dissipation, was fined 50
in Hamilton, Ontario, the other
day, with the alternative of ten
days in jail, because she knelt be-
fore a saloon and asked God 10
curse the liquor traffic,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

A wise man has discovered that
the figures "22" occupy considera-
bic space in President Cleveland's 8
history. To begin, there are % let
ters in his name. He was born on
the ~ day of the month, is the 22d
president of the United States, exc
cuted a man on the 22d of the
month and there are just % letters
in Rev. Mr.. Burchard's celebrated
ALTERATION. He will also dedicate
the Washington monument on the
ODD of February.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Gen. Grant had 2I9 electoral
votes in 1882. Gov. Cleveland gets
the same number in 1884. History
repeats itself.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Logan says: "Now if it had
been me and Blaine the election
would have went different"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

The amount'of money paid for
riding on railway cars in this copn-
try during 1883 aggregated almost
81 for each inhahitaut.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Fer rheumatic neuralgia, take
one teaspoonful three times daily
of the following: Compound sryup
of sarsaparilla, 8 o., iodide of po-
tas., ounce.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

In the New Haven, Conn, town
election last week the democrats
made a clean sweep and elected the
mayor by 1918.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

Obtained, and oil PATENT BUSINESS
attended TO for MODERATE FEES.
Our Office is opposite the U S. Patent Office,
and We can obtain Patents in less time than
those remote from WASHINGTON.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise
a. 10 patentability free OF charge; and we
MAKE NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT
is SECURED.
We refer, here, to the Postmaster, the
Supt. of the Money Order Div, and to off,
cials of the Q. \. Patent Office. For Grcu.
lar, advice, terms and references to actual
clients in your own State or County, rite to
&. A. SNOW s. CO.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. @.
decl1-tf.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

When a subscriber goes into a
country newspaper office 10 renew
his subscription, the editor puts on
sanctum money-us look.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
DuRcan's Carb0LC OinInGnt.

Old sores, Skin Diseases, Ernphons, Pim-
pies, Frost bites, CbApped hands, Wounds,
hurts, ETC., readily relieved by Duncan's
Ointment Price 25cts.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

The following is vouched tor by
a brother editor, and notwithstand-
ing his general reputation for We.
racity is, without doubt, true. An
elderly and and well known gentle
man of Boston, who, while he likes
to sit at the convivial board, will
not touch any sPirltuous, devoting
all his attention to sthe lacteal
fluid, was invited out few nights
age by party of choice spirits. A
huge milk punch had, however been
prepared for him, and when he was
asked what beverage he would pre-
fer, his reply was as usual: "Well,
/ guess I'll take little milk" The
punch was brought, all eyes were
turned toward him 10 note the eff
feet. Raising the glass, he took
sip, end then another; at the third,
however, he drained the tumbler,
smacked his lips, and looked low
ingly at the glass, observed: "Great
Cesari what a cowp-Boston Post.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08

oil as the case might be-in winter,
and wearing out front gates and the
old folks patience in summer, the
business could be settled in short
order, without prejudice, and in
steal of having
'.Coneealment, liko worm i the bud,
Feed on her damask check"
the matter could he settled, and If
the lover was disappointed, he or
she would know the worst and
could seek another match.
We would not be surprised to see
this scheme adopted very generally.
The matrimonial confessor could be
made public office in every coun
ty, chosen by ballot, and the eandi-
date for matrimony could be given
the privilege, like IN a pool at a
horse race, of naming first, second,
and third choice, 50 that if one bid
missed, the aspiraut to matrilnony
would have two more chances of
drawing a prize. TIE plan is GER
tainly feasible, and the first thing
we know there will be an official Of
the kind in every town.-Siftings
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
Fiva Sattars.

A farmer was saving wood, when
it occurred to him that he ought to
have the help OF one or more of his
boys. Lifting up his voice he called,
but not boy appeared. OF course
at dinner all appeared, and it was
uot necessary to call them.
"Where were you all about two
hours ago when wanted you and
shouted for your
81 was in the shop settin' the
saw" said one, 'tand l was in the
barn settin' a hen," said the sec
ond. II was in gran'ma's room
settin' the clock" said the third.
Il was in the garret settln' the
trap, said the foh ia.
"You are a remarkable set," re-
marked the farmer. Sand where
were your he continued, turning to
the youngest.
81 was on the doorstep setting
still. Providence News.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
HeaIing Properties of Water.

There is no remedy OF such gen
eral application AND none so easily
attainable as water, and yet nine
persons in ten will pass it by in an
emergency to seek for something of
less efficacy. There are but few ca
ses OF illness where water should
not occupy the highest place as u
remedial agent. A strip If flannel
or napkin folded lengthwise and
wrung out of hot water and applied
around the neck of child that has
the Group, will usually bring relief
in ten miuutes. towel folded
several times and quickly wruDg
out of hot water and applied over
the seat of the pain in toothache
or neuralgia will generally af-
ford prompt relief. This treat
ment in collie works like magic
We have krown cases that have re-
sisted other treatment for hours
yield to this in ten minutes. There
is nothing that will so promptly cut
shart congestion of the lungs, sore
throat, or rheumatism as hot water
when applied promptly and thor
oughly. Pieces of cotton batting
dipped in hot water and applied to
all sores and new cuts, bruises and
4prains, is the treatment now gener-
ally adopted in hospitals. Sprained
ankle has been cured in an hour by
showering 1T with hot water, poured
from height of three feet. Tepid
water cts promptly as an emetic,
and hot water taken freely half an
hoar before bedtime is the best of
cathartics in-the case of constipa-
tion, while it has a most soothing
effect on the stomach and bowels.
This treatment continued for few
months, with proper attention to
diet, will alleviate any case of dys-
pepsia.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
DIR. G. p. DUNCAN'S
Liver aid Kidney Medicine.

sSOf all the remedies now before the public
Liver and Kidney diseases, and the atfec-
tious that arise from the unhealthy condi-
tion of theee organs, this medicine stands
without an equal. 1t is the .great proven
tive of Malarial troubles, the sure cure for
all forms of Dyspepsia and Indigestion, the
most reliable remedy for the regulation CT
the Bowels and Kidneys, never failing to
cure constipation. An absolute remedy for
Headaches, Sore throat, Dullness. of Feel
ing, Want of Appetite, nervousness, and
ali such diseases Of the Bowels, Stomach,
Kidney and Liver. The best family medi-
cine sold 1t is harmless and safe, and not
rppleasant to take. Price rs cts.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-01-08
E.. ALP, ALTERNATELY, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon,
II ermAnently loc ated in fULASKi
Il and will be found In his office at all
hours. All calls promptly attended to.
Gy-Can be found at his Office during the day
nnd at residence at night. Telephone con-
neetion between. Office at Pores i'rug Store
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
PERSONAL.

THE late DR.. Noah Hunt Schenck had an
insurance on his life of $4,000.
PROF. HUXLEY is much better. He intends
to 90 from Naples to Amalf soon.
Il AN the only great cornetist in the world,
said the modest and much married Levy to a
Louisville reporter the other day.
gen" BOOTH, of the Salvation Army, adj
vertise5 for a clerk who, 10 IS stipulated,
.'must write shorthand and be fully saved. -
NINE. JUDO has returned to Paris from her
tour in Spain, Portugal and Italy. She has
given IN all II performances, the total of the
receipts from which were $4,000 francs.
MRS. JACKSON. the widow of "Stonewall, y
and her daughter, Miss Julia jackson, are
noteworthy among those who go frequently
to hear Mr.. Moody, revivalist, in Richmond.
ERNEST l.. MAJOR, young student. OF
Richmond. Va, has been sent to Rome by the
directors of the art scholarship fund, to which
the late Julius Hallgarten contributed $1,000,
and the Harpers, publishers, $4,000.
CHARLES GAYARRE, a Creole critic. de-
clares that Mr.. Cables knowledge of the Gre
ole patois "wOuld not overload the back of a
mouse" There never lived such absurd Gre
oles he thinks, as those that sun themselves
in Mr.. Cables books.
A PROPOSAL is on foot to build church in
memory of Charles Reade. and many promises
of support have already been received from
admirers of the novelist. If carried out the
uTSl pdehOl WIZ iiippepig w Ai'9 hNl'iANNf siAS
Rev. Compton Reade
JOHN b. JARVIS, who died on Monday n ght,
was a civil engineer of widespread reputa-
ton. His first important work was the con =
struction of the CrOton Aqueduct. Rome, n.
Y, was his home for 81 years, his life having
begun at Huntington, l.. l., 80 years ago.
MR.. GLADSTONE, though sick by cable is
not only well but fresh by post. A private
letter from Mrs. Gladstone 10 friend in New
York. dated Hawarden, Dec. 26, 1874, and just
received, says: 81 am sure you will rejoice in
knowing that Mr.. Gladstone is very fresh and
well.'
Mss CONSTANCE EDGAR, daughter of Mrs.
Jerome Bonaparte by her first husband, has
entered the Convent of the Visitation, in Bal
timOre, with the purpose of taking the vows
and becoming a sister of that order after the
usual period of preparation. The novice is 10
years old, is of very agreeable presence, andre
iinqui hes brilliant worldly prospects to pur
sue the vocation of a rellgeuse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
The McPhcrson Bill.

There is very little prospectot financial
legislation Of any kind this Congress.
The House failed to reach a vote on the
Mcpherson bill yesterday, and the Chair
man Of the committee which has charge
of it declares that il will be impossible to
get another hearing for it. 1t may, there
fore. be considered as defeated. There is
very little, if any, probability that the bill
will find favor with the next Congress.
The truth appears to be that there is a
great diversity of views among Congress
men with respect to the kind of financial
legislation that the country needs. There
doesn't seem TO be any doubt that it needs
financial legislation of some kind. The
need for this legislation, however, doesn't
impresss Congress sufficiently to compel
it to act.
of course, if something isn't done for the
national banks the national banking sys-
TEN will gradually 90 outOfeXistence. tits
also Pretty certain that if the compulsory
silver coinage act is not repealed very
serious evils may be expected from the
presence of so much silver currency.
The Mcpherson bill appeared to be very
satisfactory to the national banks last
winter when 1t passed the Senate. They
do not seem TO care much about it now.
1t would afford them comparatively little
relief. They want permanent basis OF
circulation. The Mcpherson bill affords
them nc help in that direction. ltsImply
allows them to increase their circulation
10 nor cent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
4 SATISFACTORY Mass Meeting

The people of this city are deeply inter-
ested in having good municipal govern
ment. The very large attendance at the
mass meeting last night shows that
The plan adopted to nominate candi-
dates for Mayor and Aldermen worked
well and satisfactorily. No one can COM
plain that he was not consulted. If any
other plan mad been adopted doubtless
there would have been good deal of
grumbling.
The denomination of Mayor Lester was
expected. There was no opposition to
him, and has not been at any time.
The denomination of the entire Board
of Aldermen was, perhaps, surprise to
\ good many-nOt because of any dis
satisfaction with the board, but because
of the very general impression that there
were other candidates who had a strong
support.
The denomination Of the old board, how
ever. was perhaps about as wise thing
as could have been done. If the three
members who declined a denomination
persist in their determination not to ac-
cept a second term, their places on the
ticket will be filled with candidates who,
doubtless, will be satisfactory.
The movement to amend the registra-
ton law is timely. The law in its present
shane has caused a good many citizens
much annoyance. While the ballot-boX
should be carefully guarded. there should
be no hindrances to legal voting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Helm for Grant.

The Edmunds hill authorizing the Pres
ident to appoint one person on the retired
list Of the army with the rank OF General
passed the Senate much more promptly
than it is expected to pass the House. II
is not certain that it will pass the House
at all. A very large majority OF the
House, doubtless, would vote for it if the
opportunity were offered, but the difficulty
will be to make the opportunity. The
rules Of the House are such that very
small minority can defeat its considera-
tiOn this session.
There appears to be a feeling in the
House that the bill ought to be defeated
because the President vetoed the Fitz
John Porter bill. The Edmunds bill, OF
course, is for the benefit of Gen. Grant. 1t
is drawn as it is, however, to avoid the
constitutional objection which the Presi-
dent declared prevented him from signing
the Fitz John Porter bill.
There is little doubt that the sentiment
of the country is in favor Of providing for
Grant out of the National Treasury. In
fact. the country could not very well az
ford to have it said that the last years OF
his life were spent in poverty. He has
refused aid from his rich friends, and the
Republic. therefore, must take care OF
him.
Nearly all the Southern Senators voted
for the bill, and it is safe to say that their
action meets the approval of their con-
stituents.
Only the day before the bill for Gen.
Grants relief was introduced, the North
ern Senators were engaged in utterins
bitter words about Jefferson Davis. Some
of the speeches contained expressions in
tended TO excite the Southern Senators to
anger. When relief for Gen. Grant, how
ever, was proposed, they were too gener-
Gus to allow themselves to be Influenced
against him by what had been said UNI
necessarily about Mr.. Davis.