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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Submit II on It's Merits.

The next legislature will un-
doubtedly submit the prohibition
amendment to a vote Of The people.
as it should do, but The principal
argument being used TO bring about
this result is predicated OF gross err
ror We hear it said that the peo-
pie have a right to change their or
ganic law as it suits them and that
it is monstrous TO deny it 10 them.
This is tue in the siGse that this
is peoples government and the
people have a right TO do with it as
they please, but it is not true in the
case in point because that pint it.
self is surrendered by the coustitu-
ton. If the legislature is compelled
TO submit any propored amend
ment, nOLeRs- voieRs, why 90 through
the foolish formality of n two
thirds vote for itS What was this
mole of procedure gotten up for2
TO make it more certain that the
amendment Is worthy TO pass by
making it run this additional
gauntlet. The plan is wise one.
One legislature proposes it To an-
other and that one is selected with
this matter in special view and it
assemblies and gravely conside.s it
and passes it on its merits-not be-
cause the people have an inaliena-
bile right to vote on it, but b .cause
in their wise discretion thoy con
sidcr it meritorious. II you compel
the Legislature TO submit it, hen il
robs the legislature of all discre-
ton and makes 1t a mere instru.
ment, and Che amendment itself es.
capes one of the tests, one of the
ordcals, which the constitution IT,
4 self provides. If the legislature is
compelled 10 submit TO it whether
or not, then why not allow the pro,
eeeding Legislature to submit il
right at the jump and avoid all this
formality and flnmmery? TnE CIR.
lien is heartily in favor of snbmis-
sion, but it goes higher for 4 reason
1t fagors it because il believes the
liquor question ought to be dealt
with by the people, and aot be-
cause of any false aud foolish no
f ton that the Legislature has no dis
, erection and must necessarily sub
nit il.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
Frank LRSIiG'S Sunday MagaZine
FOR NOVEMBER

Onens with the fourth OF Mr.. Powell's
interesting Leaves from My Life, y
dealing with the poet-banker Simuel
ROGERS and the witty Douglas Jerrold.
Among the deliberately illustrated ar
ticles is one entitled "The Still vex'd
Rermoothes-" in which a bright de-
scription OF the Bermudas is accompq-
nied bv twelve scenes from the Islands.
..Salem. Past and Present." shows us
some scenes from the old town OF
witches in Massachusetts. There is q
sketch, with portrait, Of Charles VIII
Tiers stanford, a representative British
composer; view of the Cathedral Of
Tbrondhjem, the northernmost cathe-
dral In Europe; an article on De Paw
University, Greenville. Ind, with por-
trait of Mr. De Paw, and views OF the
buildings and many other Interesting
srticles and fine Illustrations. "The
Tanestry Room" by Mrs. Molesworth,
and .sPauline" by Rev. A. 9. Haver-
stick. are both concluded. The num-
nor ia mn to the high standard of ex-
cellenoe attained by this magazine.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Let me tell your readers who
care to know, in the fewest possible
words, what it the bible) is. 1t is
the grandest group of writings ex-
istent in the rational world, put in
to the grandest language of the ra-
tional world in the first strength OF
the christian faith, by an entirely
wise and kind saint, st. jerome
translated afterwards with beauty
and felicity into every language OF
the christian world; and the guide,
since so translated, of all the arts
and acts of that world which have
been noble, fortunate and happy
John Ruskin.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
Preaching for Money,


How often have you INDUCED
this unjust feeling toward your
preachers! In the past two years
the preachers of Columbia district
have been instrumental under God
in the conversion Of twenty six hun
dred and fifty souls. More than
one third Of the present member
ship. True, not all these converts
joined us, but our net increase has
been large. In the great day OF
eternity these faithful men who.
have gone forth weeping, bearing
precious seed, will come again with
rejoicing, bringing their sheares
with them. Have yon obeeyfully
helped themp Tue day shall de-
clare il. Il. j. u.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
PnlaskiIs Room.

The CITIZEN last week gave 4 de-
tailed account of buildings in pre-
gress in Pulaski and facts concerning
its business that were exceedingly
gratifying to all Of us who love our
beautiful town and country. Pu-
laski lies almost midway between
Nashville and Birmingham, the
foremost cities in the south in point
of rapid development, and why
should we not participate in the
boom2 We have the elements OF
big prosperity and the boom itself
is in its incipiency-what can we
do TO help it on? We have here
tofore recommended and urged the
organization of board Of trade, or
some similar organization, for the
purpose Of attending TO such pub
lic matters as do not fall within the
scope of supervision of our officials.
A railroad is proposed--it would
lie within the province of this Or
ganization TO devise ways and
means to get it and decide where
VIC most need it. A pike is sug-
gested; water works are proposed :
steam fire engine is needed -
this organization should take cog
nizance of any such matter and de-
eide whether or not the interest OF
the city demands it. A city free
school system is projected, and
this organization is the proper
tribunal in which to discuss and
decide upon its feasibility. A hum
dred things it could fnd to do.
Now while our future looks PROM
ising and the benefits are begin
ming TO manifest themselves, does it
not behoove US TO organize and
seIze upon this intelligent means of
pushing things TO successful issue2
Huntsville is organized and it is
doing her great good. 1t is called
the "Bosrd of Industrial Develop
ment." Pulaski could profit herself
by following the example. 1t ought
to be comprised of the men who
own the houses and who do the
business in Pulaski. We have long
realized the need of n leader in
such .matteFs--a man or men who
will take hold and push and induce
others to help.
This is Of vastly more importance
than politics. The CITIZEN is fol-
lowing in the line Of it's old efforts
when it drops politics to seek after
practical things that belong to our.
peoples welfare. 1t desires above
all things the prosperity OF the
people of Giles county and Pulaski
and the upbuilding Of their for
tunes. On n thousand OCCASIONS
and in a thousand projects aud
schemes and propositions has il
sought with NIL its might TO com
pass these ends. Sometimes 1t was
mistaken, perhaps. but never was it
without the honest purpose to ben
eft our people. 1t has no other
policy or purpose, and returning
again to the conflict Il earnestly
urges the great importance just
now of organization in tue manner
pointed out.
We have heard It cruelty said
that pulaski is finished" and "Pu-
laski is dead"
Fellow citizens, there is LIE in
the old land yeti Let's all put our
shoulders to the wheel. We have
an incipieut boom-wo have all the
II aterial for big one-it lies with
us TO make it or mar it. We hope
to bring something practical out of
this,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
LITERARY NOTES.

The weird, superstitious, and hi
larioas customs clustering about
the evening of the 3lst of October
are the subject Of clever article
by William Sharp in the Novem Der
Harper's entitled "Halloween, q
Tbreefold Chronicle" Mr.. Sharp
describes the striking features of
that festival universal throughout
Great Britain and relates from per-
sonal experience some remark able
instances of its celebration in Ire
land, in Scotland and at sea. His
text is richly illustrated by three
of the leading English artists, w,
Small, r. w. Macbeth, and f.
Hfewtnall.
I The next instalment Of Black
more's invigorating novel, "Spring.
haven, in the November Harper's
maintains it's former interest, en-
hanced by the illustrations of AL
tired Parsons and Frederick Bar
nard. As the January Harper will
be the next to continue this story,
the december number emitting it
to make room for an abundance of
Christmas articles, Mr.. Blackmore's
readers will relish this feast all the
more appreciatingly.
The co operative activities of our
county will find some helpful points
in the article which appears in the
November HarpeP's cd 500 opera
tion among English Working-men, !"
by Fan able authority-A. II. d.
Ackland. The progress of that
movement from its start, forty
years ago. furnishes many lessons
of value for US, and the opportuni-
ty is presented 10 study the detailed
operations OF cooperative society
in stores, houses. factories, and
banks with remarkable instances of
its success.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Affable traveller to neighbor in
railway car-"Your name is very
familiar to me, Mr.-er-ah."
Quiet stranger-"My name is
Moctzonctskies Koroczoctoctber. /
am a Pole"
Afable traveler-"Yes; crit
isn't your name so much as your
face; 1 was about to say your face
was very familiar to me-"
Quiet stranger-"Yes; 1 have
been in Sing Sing prison fourteen
years. 1 was discharged this morn
ing"
Afable traveller keeps on travel
ing but quits affabling.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

"The rice fields of Carolina is
the title OF an illustrated article by
Hugh N. Starnes, which is to APP
pear in the Southern Bivouac for
November. The methods prevail
ing on the rice plantations are de-
scribed at length and all the vari-
Gus processes in rice culture are
carefully illustrated. The subject
is one of unusual interest and the
article is the best of the series on
southern industries appearing in
| the Bivonac.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Blessed are those happy natures
who always look on the bright side.
Their buoyancy Of spirit lifts them
above many of the ills and discom-
forts Of life. Sorrow does not long
press them down, for their native
elasticity soon rebounds. For them
the darkest cloud has a silver lin
ing. They cheer and hearten the
weak and Respondent. They lessen
sorrow, and increase joy. Sunshine
light, warmth attend them. Theirs
is a beautiful world.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

If parents should be daily call
ing upon God in a solemn, deliber :
ate manner, altering and extending
their intercessioDs as the state and
growth of their children required,
such devotion would have a mighty
influence upon the rest of their
liyes.-LaW.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

We have, amid all changes, three
unchangeables IN Interchangeable
covenant, an Interchangeable God and
an Interchangeable heaven; aud while
these three remain 'fthe sane yes
terday. to-day and forever" wei
come the will of our Heavenly Fa-
ther in all events that may happen
to us.-Matthew Henry.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Trade has been prs ctically on a
cash basis for The last 10 years. We
may expect tito run wild now, for
a series of years, on a reckless cred
it system, ill we reach another e.
nancial crash. Let farmers be al
monisbed to keep their farms and
and crops free from the obligations
of debt.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

"Let our daughters be as the
polished corners of the temple" is q
verse of the PSALM that always gives
me On image equally just and pleas
ing. The corners of the temple are
of good firm stone or marble; the
firmer the substance, the finer the
polish they bear. But the polish
that renders them beautiful, lessons
nothing of the power of support
ing the edifice and connecting their
part into solid Observation-Disclosures
of Baroness Bunsen.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Mr.. Younghusband Ito rich IA
ther in-law ~ am very much dis
appointed ia your daughter, sir.
She has frightful temper and ]
can hardly live with her"
Rich father-in-law (who is tired
of hearing complaints $50 you
said before. am very much dis
pleased with her and if hear any
more complaints i shall disinherit
her."
Mr.. Y. with an eye TO the old
mans wealth - tOh. well, perhaps
| spoke hastily. She isn't so bad.
In fact / find her quite charming. j
have no complaints to make"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
What Ignorence Costs.

"No," Numbered the oh farmer
to man soliciting HE subscription
to an agricultural paper. II don't
want any papers round hero It's
waste OF money. Catch me fool
In away $3.50 on a paper. Inoyer
read 'em and my folks never does
nuthcr." Then he turned TO the
bogus lightning rod agent, who was
patiently sitting by, and told him
he might put a cheap rod on his
barn, and he signed the contract
which the agent presented 10 him
with scarcely a glance. But when
in n few months that contract turn
ed % the old farmer was horriiied
to find that in some manner IL had
changed into a note Of hand for
$500. And he bad to pay u, TOO.
But he don't read he papers. pa
pers is too expensive. - Live Stock
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

A minister has been lecturiDg re-
Gently on Suicide; Its causes and
Cure" We believe he is right, but
still it is pretty impossible task
to cure a man of suicide. Nearly
all the cases thus far reported have
proved fatal.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

A couple were out riding in the
country, when they passed barn
yard IN which were two calves. The
young lady observed, 20, see those
two little cowlets." "You are mis-
TAKEN" remarked the young man,
.'lhey are not cowlets bat bullets"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

There are two ways of getting
through the world. One way is to
make the best of it, and the other is
to make the worst of it. Those
who take the latter course work
hard for poor pay.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Self distrust is the cause of most
Of our failures. In the assurance
Of strength there IS strentb, and
they are the weakest. however
strong, who have no faith in them
selves or their powers.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
ReaI Estate Transfers.

JP May to J B Childers, town -
lot, 7ih district. 49,. ; 4O0
w ! BIasingame to w 2 Apple
ton. 8 acres, 4th district :-:.. 800
! w Tomerlin 10 Jno York, in
terest in 81 acres, 9th district. 474
] M Welborne to J III Sanders,
90 acres, 18th dlstriet.....-.... 600
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

The condition of the world would
be improved if men were to think
less of the dishonor of submitting
to wrong, and more of the dishonor
of doing it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Employment, which Galen calls
natures physician" is SO essen
tial to human happiness that indo-
lence is justly considered the moth
er of misery.-Robert Burton.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

1 1T is little the sign of wise or a
good man to suffer temperance to
be transgressed in order to purchase
the repute of a generous enter
tainer.-Atterbury.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

A christian ought to be honest
first, and then pious if he can.
Business before pleasure. Pay the
milk bill, and then go to the pray
observation-disclosures.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

If a man is faithful to truth,
truth will be faithful to him. His
success is a question of time
Prof. Phelns.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
BUFORD FARM,

Near two-thirds OF the tract is cleared, I'M
der fencing and in cultivation; contains some
excellent farming lands, is well watered. has
q good frame residence with z rooms, ard
other out houses. The soil IS adapted to
the growth of all kinds of grain and grasses
and it can be made good stock farm. And
its convenience to market and good schools
sc shonld mako IL desirable propertY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
TERMS OF SALE.

The tract viii be divided into three or
mo,e subdivisions and sold separately and
then as a whole, the bOst aggregate bid for
the whole tract will be accepted. One-fourth
must be paid in cash, the balance on /, 2, s.,
and years, for which notes with approved
security bearing interest from date viii be
= eouired also lien retained.
JONES g. WHITE.
Real Estate Agents.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28
42O ACRES Of LAND
For Sale
At Public Auction |!

On Thursday, Dec. 9Th, '96,
WE WILL offer for sale to the highest
w bidder, on the premises, a tract of
about 400 acres of land, situated ~ miles
southwest Of Pulaski, o. the juncture of the
Bethel and Lambs Ferry roads, and is
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-15

AN INDIAN MAREIAGE.--An Indian youth and
maiden belonging to one of tribes of British Co
lumbia, who had intended TO postpone their mar
riago until the Instructions of thcir missionary
should have fitted them to go through the ccre
mony after the manner of Christians, changed
their minds when the Princess Louise arrived in
their settlement. 1t was their ardent desire to
be married in the presence Of their great white
mothers daughter and tho princess cheerfully
acIuesced. The friends of the contracting par
lies were arranged in two long rows facing each
other, tho chiois, tho bride and groom and the
nearest relatives occupying cross seat at the
head of the two rows. The father of the bride
made an address, in The course of which he said
that he WAS giving his daughter TO the young
man. and that thereafter sho would 10 the same as
dead to him. Thcrcnpon y large dish WAS placed
upon tho ground, into which the friends of the
groom cast money to compensate tho old man FOL
his loss This cunsolatory Offering occupied ron.
siderable time, and when the count was MAIDS the
dish WAS found to contain four hundred dollars
The ceremony ended with feast.
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LOCAL RREYITIEs.

The Corporation Court will adjourn to-
morrow till the September term. The Au.
gust term, MS is customary, will not be held
this year.
Mr.. David A. Windsor, Of this city, i:
about 10 erect handsome dwelling on New
| Hampshire avenue, near N street north
west, Washington, at cost Of $751; 600.
Tho roads in the country, which have not
been in very good condition at least iol
some time past, have been badly washed
by the recent rains, and in some places are
now almost impossible.
Stephen Grant, colored, who for the past
i've years has been employed by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company as messenger
and collector in this city, will leave here to-
night for Philadelphia, where he goes to
| find employment.
Mrs. Cornelia Wilkerson, wife Of MIR.
Joseph Wilkerson, died ut tho residence OF
her husband 10 day. The deceased had
been suffering from consumption for some
time and of late had been confined to her
bed. She was an eslimable lady, and liked
by all who knew her.
short tme ago Mr.. s. B. stoutcnburgh msdo
application to the City Council for permission to
erect frame building on st. AsGph street, near
Prince. The ncighhors objected tho petition was
denied and it was thought that the matter had
onded but such hot tho case, for to-day twas
reported to tho Mayor that Mr.. y. had not only
erected the frame building, in defiance of law,
but had covered tho roof with inilammablo paper.
The Mayor has instructed the Superintendent OF
Police to investigate the matter and report to
him.
number OF psintors employed by the Virgin
is Midland Railway Comp ny in th city have
been paid off and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-15

Meteorologists have found That there car
DO no thunder and lightning without rain
When thunder is heard beneath clear sky
the reports must either come from distant
clouds or be the result of some other cause
than discharge of electricity. Harvest oil
heat lightning is produced by n distant
storm. Thunder seldom accompanies heat
lightning, the sound reaching only about
twelve miles, while lightning is often seen
by reflection upon nearer clouds, at u much
greater distance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-15

AccIDENT.-On Monday last Mr.. Frank
G Addison, formerly of this city, met with
s. painful accident while on his way from his
home in Prince Georges county, Nd, tothe
raiirosd Station ut Collington. He was
walking rapidly aud, catching his foot in n
briar, fell and broke his left arm. DIR. Du-
Wall rendered professional services and he is
nnM innn well
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-15

tXCURsloN.-TLe excursion Of the Alex.
andria Light Infantry to Marshall Hall last
night was one of the largest and pleasant
est that has left this city for some time.
All who attended spent delightful even
ing, aud the affair was a success, financ ially
and otherwise.
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OFFICIAL.
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting of the Common Council
Of tho city of Alexandra held on the 18th day OF
July, 1856, there were present: Isaac Eichbcrg
esq, President, aud Mcssrs. Snowdeu, Brent
Corbctt, Harrison, Strder, Uhler and Pullman.
A quorum failing to respond, the board was al
journed under the rule, until Wednesday, July
IA, 1886, ut o'clock p. III.
Tcstc JAMES r. CATION, Clerk.
At al adjourned meeting of the Common Coun.
ell Of tho city OF Alexandria held OH the 18th day
of July, 1856. there were present: Isaac Eich.
borg, esq, President, and Mcssrs Aitchcson, Stri.
der and Uher.
A quorum failing to respond, tho hoard was ad-
iournrd, under the rule, until tho next regular
meeting.
Tostc JAMES B. CATION, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-15

,PERSoNAL.-Mr. ]. ]. Jameson Left here
last night for Virginia Beach where, during
the next week, he will disport himself on
the golden sands and toy with the silver
crested waves of the Atlantic.
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CANDIDATES.

THOR DELEGATES-Messrs. F. II. OBRlEN,
il r. Fl. ATKINSON, GEO. 9. FRENCH. JOHN
T. HARRISON, HERBERT BRYANT, HEoRdE
BONTZ and GEORGE UiLER will be supported
in the primary for delegates from The Sd ward 10
the Congressional convention. Iyl4 it
THOR DEIEGATES-M cs:rs. GEO. nUFFEf
L TIIOS. HOY and J. X. NJ. NORTON will be
su nported i'm tho primary for delegates from the
lst ward to the Congress ona convention.
iy13 to
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Alfxanaria Gazetfe.
T1UaspAY EVENING, JULY -.

Persons Learning the city can hare the GA
zErrE ma7edto any address, postage prepaid,
inr am length Of Time. at the rate ooffhy cents
L -. uouU