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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
Thomas A. Edison, the well,known

Thomas A. Edison. the well known
electrician, was married Wednesday af-
ternoon at Akron, Ohio, to Miss Nina
Miller, the daughter of Lewis Miller, a
prominent manufacturer and President
of the Chautauqua Sunday school Assem-.
bly,. The ceremony was performed at 3
O'Clock at Oak Place, Mr.. Miller's elegant
residence. in the presence of about one
hundred invited guests Lieutenant F.
w. Tappan, U. s. N, was Mr.. Edison s
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Edison will go
to Mr. Edison's winter home near Fort
Myers, Fla
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
A Wrong Use Of the Bible.

In all court houses in New York, very
dirty copies of the Bible are used in a
way which, the editor of the Herald Of
Health thinks, and in which almost every
one will concur, is dangerous to health.
When jurors or witnesses are sworn, they
are expected to take the Bible in one
hand, and after repeating the oath, to
kiss The book with their lips. Clean and
unclean people do this indiscriminately,
and it does not take long to make the
cover, and even the leaves, of this book
very foul Such use OF it, it seems to
us, is unwarrantable.
The Bible says "Swear not at all
neither by the heaven, for it is the throne
of God; nor by the earth, for it is the
footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem,
for it is the city of the great King. Meth
er shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou
canst not make one hair white or black.
But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay,
nay: and whatsoever is more than these
cometh of the evil one
Cleanly people, who do not wish tC
kiss book sodden with grease and foul
with filth, are allowed to affirm, which is
certainly preferable. Others practice s
harmless sort of evasion, by holding the
book in such way that they can kis.
their thumbs without being observed by
the officer Of the court, who, by the way
is rarely very watchful, and is satisfied il
one goes through with the form rathcl
than the spirit of the oath.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
1t is stated that if peach orchar d is

-Itis stated that if peach orchard d is
planted with China trees, alternating with
the peach trees, the latter will be free
from all insect attacks. Dried fruit is
said to be protected from insects, if some
leaves of the tree are packed among it.
The berries are in some works said to be
poisonous, but they are not so to horses.
In the late war, confederate journal ad-
vocated their use as food for horses, as
serting that they were equal to corn in
value
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

-Wide-awake Georgians who really
want to drink fire water almost always
succeed in satisfying their wants, not.
withstanding the prohibition movement
in that State. A countryman rode into
Athens the other day, and soon his horse
showed every symptom of being very i'll.
He lay down and rolled, and seemed to
be in pain. A doctor was called, who
gave prescription that included quart
Of whisky. Having got his whisky, the
Georgian spoke to the horse, which al
once jumped to his feet and made off with
his master on his back.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

I'm Burmah it is the practice of all,
from the highest to the lowest, to search
each others heads for the purpose of re-
lieving them of lice. with which they
are afflicted When a battue of this kind
takes place in her Msjesty's hair. the
parasites captured are considered to have
been so highly honored by having dwelt
on the royal person that they are not
slain when taken A maid of honor
keels near the Queen while the operation
lasts, and the parasites taken in Soopayah-
lats hair are transferred to the locks of
the kneeling lady. Ii sometimes hap
pens thai the bag captured is so large
that a second maid Of honor has to be
called into requisition.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
The March of Protection.

All over Europe movement seems on
foot in the direction of protection. The
free trade ideas which some years ago
were so popular over there; and which so
many European nations adopted in part,
seem to be losing ground and the people
everywhere are clamorous for greater
protection to home industries. All over
England this question is now agitated
France has yielded to her agricultural
population and given them an increased
duty on grain. Germany has followed
in the same line, as have other countries.
And now Belgium has taken up the cry
and her people are clamoring loudly for
assistance of the same kind. But in that
kingdom the government seems to lean
towards free trade. 1t is opposing a
measure introduced into the Belgian
Chambers looking towards higher duty
on imported cattle. The government has
also brought forward bill largely reduc-
ing the custom duties on cotton yarns
and fabrics. This is everywhere opposed
by manufacturers and workmen, and ac-
tive measures are in progress to defeat
the candidates who favor the government
scheme. All the textile industries, in
fact, seem to be organizing for the pur-
pose of defeating any further reduction
in custom duties. The farmers are not
behind the manufacturers in this matter
and have resolved TO call upon every
candidate who aspires to a seat in the
Chamber of Deputies to say how far he
is prepared TO goin giving greater pro-
lection to Belgian agriculture against
foreign competition. H@ sHa sfHa2
The truth seems to be that the free
trade craze has passed the period of food
tide, and there, as here, public opinion is
once more setting in the opposition direc-
ton. n.-LancaSter Ne1c Era. jas
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Cherry Bob of San Antonio, the pro.
prietor of saloon, is moved by the an
nouncement that Messrs. Moody and
Sankey are to visit that city TO publish
the following card: Editor San Anto-
Mo Light: Fellow saloon menl now that
Moody and Sankey are expected to visit
us, would it not be advisable TO get the
inside track of them by closing our
establishments on Sunday and keep sac
red the Sabbath? Fellow saloon men!
let us close our doors on the Sabbath; let
us keep sacred the seventh day; we will
lose nothing by it, but would be held
higher in the estimation Of our fellow
citizens and receive the credit of the out
side world "
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
WASHINGTON.
PROCEEDINGS ATTHE CAPITOL
The po.tofacs Appropriation Bill.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Thc House
Committee on Postoffice and Post Roads
to-day completed the Postofiice Approp-
ration bill, and it will be promptly re-
ported to the House. The bill approp.
rates $54, 1896, ,5ss, an increase of $685.
59S over the appropriation for the pres
ent fiscal year, and a decrease Of $685.
$40 as compared with the department es-
Inmates. The estimated revenue for the
next fiscal year is $47, 142. .252, and the es-
timated deficiency Gndetinite) is 81, ,443,-
914 For transportation of foreign mails
1875, 900 is appropriated. To this item
the committee append the following
note: "lf it should be decided to pay the
vessels of the United States register sea
and inland postage, then the additional
sum of $4,000 should be added to the
estimate"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
Two hairy children are being cxhib

Two hairy children are being cxhib-
tied at London aquarium, and are
arousing scientific curiosity. They are
natives of Paraguay, of light complexion
intelligent, and members of a family with
skins as smooth as ordinary. Their
backs are completely covered with fine,
dark colored hair or fur, short soft, and
unlike the black hair of the head; in the
boy the hairy covering extends down the
thighs to the knees. In addition to these
large covered spaces, the bodies of both
are covered with circular patches of fur,
varying in size from that of pea to a
hands breadth; as many as hundred of
these spots showing upon the girl. Alb.
normal development of the subcutaneou.
synovial sacs and other peculiaritics are
noted by medical observers H..
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
Henry watterson Out of Danger.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb 23-Mr. Wat
terOons physicians today pronounced
him out of danger. His mind is rapidly
clearing, fever has almost disappeared
and appetite is being restored. Perfect
recovery will be retarded owing to the
great reduction of the vital forces conse-
quent upon the rigor of his attack, but
he will be strong and well within a
month. il is believed.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Perhaps the very latest phase of the
boycott business makes its appearance in
a small town not hundred miles from
Greensboro, Ga There is q certain
cigar dealer who has beautiful and win
some daughter. A young man of the
place paid her attentions and won her
affections, but the old man objected and
forbade the young man to his house. But
nothing dismayed, the young man or.
ganized club of sympathizers, and they
have boycotted the old mans business
refusing to buy cigars of him unless the
barricade be raised. At last accounts the
old man was growing weak -kneed
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

William Guyton was brakeman on
the Evansville and Terre Hautc Railway.
There was collisinS> in which he was
badly injured, but remembering that a
passenger train was due soon, he man
aged to extricate himself from the wreck,
and, mangled and bleeding, seized red
flag and staggered up the track. Twice
he fell from exhaustion, but pluckily got
up and went on and tagged the train
500 yards from the place of danger. Then
he tainted away and remained uncen-
scious for two days. When he recovered
he was cripple for life. He sent the
doctors bill to the railroad company and
payment was refused Then he sued
for $4,000 and jury has just awarded
him S5,0S3 damages after four years of
litigation.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
Practically Defeated.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 24-The legisla
ture to- oday passed bill which provides
that mojority of voters, not majority
of those voting at previous elections,
shall determine whether liquor shall be
sold or not. This takes the sting out Of
the measure and practically defeats local
option in this State.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Samuel Davidson of Corydon, Ind,
failed to supply his family with enough
wood to keep them warm A lot of his
neighbors seized him, the other evening,
hitched him to a sled, and forced him to
haul wood all night When he Jagged
he was well whipped with timber switch
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

The language of sealingwax promis,
es to supplant that of flowers, Red wax
must be used for business only, black
wax for mourning. and blue to signify
love. Five tints of blue are made to ex-
press all the gradations Of passion. Pink
wax is for congratulations and white Is
for wedding and ball invitations. I.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

A mad dog on the rampage, frothing
at the mouth and covered with foam, is q
creature Of the Imagination. ...
Mad dogs are not afraid of water; un,
der the influence Of the disease they will
plunge their mouths into water to cool
the burning fauces, The term hydro,
phobia is therefore a misnomer applied to
this disease in the dog, although correct
ly describing symptom in the disease
communicated to man by the bite of a
mad dog. The bite Of a healthy dog,
even should he become rabid the week
after, cannot possibly produce hydro.
phobia in the person bitten Nothing but
the virus Of rabies can communicate the
disease to man. Seizure with fit OF an
epileptic character, convulsion Of the bo.
dy, kicking with the whole or some OF
the limbs, champing of the jaws, and
frothing at the mouth are not only no,
symptoms of rabies, but may in nine hun
dred and ninety.nine out Of thousand
cases, if not in every case, be considered
as proof that the dog is not mad. | have
neither seen, heard Of, nor read of mad
dog suffering from such a ftexcept in the
very last stages of the disease.
The true and unerring symptoms are
change in the natural disposition and
temper; excitement on seeing ANYTHING
bright and glistening, such as patent
leather, polished metal, ETC.; a disposi-
ton TO retire behind dark objects; pc
culiar CLEAN in and unsteadiness of the
eye; disposition to gnaw inedible things
such as straw, stones, carpet, wood, his
own chain, ETC.; swapping at imaginary
objects; unusual excitement on hearing
strange or sudden noises; indiscriminate
attacks on every other dog lin usually
quiet, well-behaved dog this conduct
should alone excite strong suspicion);
change in the tone of voice, the bark be-.
coming harsh, husky, and hollow in
sound.
Even one of these symptoms should
put the owner on his guard and on the
qHt ctge for others, and combination OF
several or all of them may be considered
certain evidence of his madness The first
duty, then, is to isolate the dog, and keer
him confined, waiting the development
of other symptoms and examination by a
veterinary surgeon; and if the services of
the latter are not obtainable, keep the pa
tient supplied with food and water, and
watch the progress of the disease. If he
howls dismally, persists in gnawing in.
edible bodies, is seized with paroxysms
of rage, or becomes paralyzed to any ex-
tent, although death would certainly en-
sue within twelve days or so, probabl,
less, from the time the seizure was frs
observed, it will be most merciful to tn,
animal to end his sufferings by killing
him.
There is no known cure for this terri
bic malady, and it is fortunate that it il
comparatively rare. Under these circum
stances it is pleasant to record that
CLEAN of sunshine on this dismal subjec
comes to us from France, where NJ. Pas
tear has been prosecuting researches int
the nature of this disease, which has baf
fled the learned of every country fo
more than two thousand ars.--HaSj
Datziel, in Hdrper's Magazine for March
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Get good, close look at the hogs a
least once, and sometimes twice day
Spot and separate the first to show sympr
toms of weakness, loss of appetite,
constipation or looseness of the bowels,
or any other signs of disease. and keep
separate until all danger is passed.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
NEWS AND NONSENSE.
BITS FROM HERE AND THERE
John B. Coughs Estate.

BosToN, Feb, 24.-John B. Cough
estate is estimated at less than So, 900.
lie leaves a house and two hundred acres
of valuable land about six miles from
Worcester. His library is valued at So
600. His personal property will yield his
widow an income of 81, 500.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

There is little private poker club in
Chicago whose members, according to
the Mail Of that game, meet at each 9TH
er's homes and play modest game,
winding up with a jack pot, which is
"liberally sweetened' until it is of good
proportions. On recent Saturday even
ing the final jack pot grew until it con-
tained $12S, and before the betting it was
decided that the winner should put it on
the contribution pate at church next
morning. 1t was woi by regular church
goer and rather fibeal giver, who, fear
ing such contribution would provoke
comment, asked lave of the party to
make it up in package and hand it to
the sexton. This vas agreed to on con.
dition that it was b be labelled From a
j. pot" This was lone. The sexton took
it Immediately to tie pastor, who was so
highly pleased th.t he announced from
the pulpit that "iunifcent friend of the
church-a Mr.. Al. Pot-whom it was
not his pleasure t know personally, he
was serry 10 say, had that morning sent
in a most generous donation of S12S to
the church fund.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

The nearer a modern community re-
mains to the primitive type, the more
Justify the custom Of paying calls flour
ishes Thus in villages and the smaller
cities, which are really villageous in
character, you must call upon your
friends at stated intervals and upon your
friends friends, when they come visiting
or be scandalized if not ostraciZed. For
years cards have been made to do service
in the great cities of the Old World. The
call in person is almost never made ex-
cept upon intimate friends, or where it is
intended to show formal and especial
honor. But here our society not having
wholly outgrown the village sensitiveness
TO slight, fears to use cards in this gener-
al way, lest somebody should feel ag-
grieved. Yet to this usage must every
large community cone, or leave out of
life what makes it worth while-time
for the things worth doing.-HarperS $
BazGr.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Smith, thought you told me tha,
Brown had got along in the world so well
that he had a carriage and pair?
Jones-Well. told you the truth. -
S.-You did, Ell? Why, he is working
as laborer in the navy yard.
J.-Well, that is all right. A man that
gets into the navy yard is getting along
in the world, and the carriage and pair |
referred TO were baby carriage and
twins. Boston Courier. . 10
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
The advance that has been made in

The advance that has been made in
training trotting horse-flesh is amply
shown in recent article inthe Ne,o York
World. A few years ago 2:40 was con.
sidered remarkable for mile heat, but
the record has been constantly reduced
since The World publishes list of ZOO
horses that made trotting record Of
2:30 in 1856.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
The Causes OF Sudden Death.

The recent sudden death of Vice Pres
ident Hendricks, followed 80 soon by
that of William H. Vanderbilt, naturally
invites inquiry into the causes which
produce these startling effects,
An editorial in the Medical NeHs, of
Philadelphia states that disease of the
vascular systematic arteries and veins
is most frequently responsible for this
mode of death. The greatest strain in the
case OF those subject to mental anxiety or
excitement is borne by the circulatory
system; and the slow and unsupported
course OF the disease gives no warning in
most instances, and death ensues either
from a rupture Of some of the large YES
sells near the heart, or, as in Mr.. Wander
bilt's case, one of the more important
blood vessels in the brain proves to be
the weakest link in the chain, and death
from apoplexy results.
| The Daily Ne1os of Philadelphia, refer
ring to the article in the Medical Ne'os,
adds: "There is no treatment which will
prevent this class of sudden deaths, and
physicians are powerless to avert its on
set. All they can do is TO advise a calm,
unexciting mode of life, with freedom
from worry and anxiety. Such advice is
} very easy to give, but as difficult to fol.
low as would be a suggestion that tits
not advisable to die at any given time"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

The population OF London now ex-
cecds every othercity, ancient OF modern,
in the world. NV York and all its ad-
jacent cities confined are nct equal to
two,thirds Of it. Scotland, Switzerland,
and the Australia colonies each contains
fewer souls. 'hile Norway, Servia,
Greece and Denmark have scarcely half
so many. Yet d the beginning Of the
present century the population of all
London did not each one million.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

Childhood views life through the
magnifying end of the telescope, while
age looks through the other end.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04

-" Young man, make your record
clear" were the last words Of John b.
Cough. They contain whole Sam
Jones sermon.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-03-04
"sterilized" Water.

Malaria" in its varied forms, is at,
tributed quite as much to drinking i'm
pure water, asto breathing impure air
The learned men who are studying so
carefully the development of microscopic
disease germs, "sterilize" the liquids
which they use, by heating up above the
temperature of boiling water, This alb
solutely destroys any germs which the
fluid might contain. Now, if there is
any reason to doubt the perfect health
fulne,s of our drinking water, we can ef
fectually sterilize it by boiling it for a
few minutes 1t may then be filtered
through paper, flannel or sand, or if il is
very clear, it may not need tiltering. but
when cold, will be found refreshing and
pleasant to the taste, in fact hardly to be
distinguished from the unboiled water.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-07-31

Mr.. Emile Won Hofe contemplates put
ting up large two story addition to the
Riverside Hotel, to be placed just to the
left of the bar-room. The building III
which the bar is now kept is alsoo be over
hauled and completely repaired. When the
work is done Mr.. st. Martin will undoubt-
edly have the largest and most commodious
hotel in Donaldsonviile. The lumber, doors,
sash and frames are already arrived, a
great part Of them having been purchased
at the Exposition grounds in New Orleans,
and Mr.. Won Hofe is receiving bids from
our local builders for the work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-07-31

Mr.. Brutus Causey, accused of having on
the 18th inst, shot at II. G. Braud, ESQ.,,
learning that warrant had been issued
for his arrest, crossed tho river on Monday
evening and surrendered himself to De-
putty Sheriff J. 3. Hebert. Application was
Immediately made on his behalf for pre-
liminary examination which was granted
and fixed by Judge Du6eI for the next
morning. On Tuesday, when the matter
was called. the Judges attention was d.
rected to the manner in which the affidavit
read; "lying in wait and shooting at with
intend to commit murder" There being
NO such crime in this State as the one act
forth, the words "lying in wait = were dis
regarded thus reducing the charge to a
statutory offence which is in its nature alb
soiutely bailable. Thereon the examina-
ton was waived by Mr.. Causey. who i'm
mediately furnished bond in sum of
tive-hundrea dollars, the amount fixed for
his appearance at the next term of the
District Court, and he was released
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-07-31
LIST OF LETTERS
Slaughter Of Goods,

OWING TO INTENDED REMOVAL &c
OUR NEW STORE NOW IN PROGRESS
OF CONSTRUCTION ON RAILROAD
AVENUE, WE WILL SELL OUR EN-
TIRE STOCK OF MERCHANDISE AT
EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES,
REGARDLESS OF COST.
REMEMBER, THIS IS NO MERE
CATCH TO DRAW TRADE, SUCH AS
SOME OF OUR COMPETITORS DE-
WISE. IN SELLING AT ACTUAL COST
WE ABSOLUTELY PRACTICE ECON
ENVY, lNASMJCH AS WE SAVE THE
EXPENSE OF REMOVAL, WHICH Is
BY NO MEANS A SMALL ITEM. WE
OFFER THE BENEFIT OF THIS SAY
ING TO OUR CUSTOMERS. WHO WILL
AT ONCE HELP Us AND THEM
SELVES BY MAKING PURCHASES
PRIOR TO OUR CHANGE OF QUAR-
TIERS. RESPECTFULLY,
JOS. GONDRAN s. SONS.