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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25

with an assurance of salvation, were
consistent with self-love and the in.
diligence of the flesh. the intellectual
difficulties which they allcge would
speedily pass away. This moral dis
inclination to the truth clouds their
minds and .darkens their Judgment.
We believe that last analysis Of all
forms of infidelity would reveal this
moral disinclination to spiritual life at
the tap-root
OF course 1t is not our purpose to
argue the question Of the truth of the
doctrine of Christ in this column. We
have but one purpose in writing what
we have; and that is 70 suggest not
to the skeptic of either kind, whose
eve may pass over these lines, but
especially to the believer who has to do
with these unbelievers to q greater or
less degree, the simple test of sincerity
which our Lord has left us, and which
He presents to all men. TO the
skeptical Jews, Jesus answered and
said: my doctrine is not Mine, but
His that sent Me. II any man willeth
to do His will, he shall know of the
doctrine whether it be of God, or
whether speak of Myself" This is
the simple and infallible test of sim
cerity offered to the professed skeptic;
and at the same time it is the practical
test to which our Lord subjects His
doctrine. 1t is the internal and expert
mental proof of Christianity which,
after all, is the only absolutely true
one The blind man who could not
maintain an argument with the Jews
as to whether Jesus was a sinner or q
prophet, could say this and stand by it
against all corners: "Onc thing | know,
that whereas l was blind, now see."
This proof every man may have in HIM
self who is willing to '.do the will Of
God" Let us take our stand on this
line of experimental demonstration.
and we are sure to become established
ourselves, and we will, every one Of
us, be able to meet even the Goliaths
of unbelief. And though we have but
this smooth stone from the book Of
truth we shall not fail to overthrow
tho enemy, in spite of his armor and
mighty weapons. The writer recent
ly spent several hours with gentle
man in a discussion of the various
questions in debate between the mod.
ern infidel and Christianity. He pro.
fessed to be DESTROYS of becoming a
Christian. and said he had read and
studied and attended religious meet.
ings, and had even prayed and prom.
ised God, if He would convince him
of the truth of the Bible. that he would
serve Him. We offered him this one
simple test which our Lord has given
and he declined to make the venture
That is, he had done every thing hui
the one thing which Jesus Christ pre-
scribes as the cure for intidelity. II,
did not want to be Christian in Christ
way. N y Independent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25
RELIGIOUS READING.
COMPRISED ABOUT.

"wheretore. seeing we are comprised
bout with so great q cloud 81 witnesses
let us run with patience the race that
set before us."-Heb. 1d 1.
am working alone. and no Ole heeds.'
Who says so does not know;
There are clear eyes watching on every
side.
And, wherever our feet may 60.
We are composed about win SO great q
cloud
That, If we could only see.
We could never think that our life is email,
Or that we may unnoticed be!
We seem to suffer and bear alone
Lies burdens and all its care:
And the siYhs and prayers OF the heavy
Vanish into the air;
But VIC do not suffer or work alone,
And, after the victory won,
Who knows how happy the hosts g may 30
Who whisper soft: "Weil done!'
Oh, do not deem that 1t matters not
How you live your life below:
it matters much to the needless crowd
That you see 70 to and flo;
For all that is noble and high and good
Has an influence on the rest.
And the world is better for every one
Who is living at his best.
But even If human eyes see not.
No one is unobserved,
There are censures deep and plaudits high
AS each may be deserved;
We can not live in secret place,
There are watchers always by,
For Heaven and earth are full Of life,
And God is ever nigh.
Oh, for a life without reproach,
For heart of earnestness;
For self forgotten, for meanness slain,
For hands well used 70 bless!
God. raise us far from lit;le things,
And make us meet to be.
Skilled workers here in the place we NIL,
And servants unto Thee!
Marianne FdrntnglIdm, IN London Christian
World.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25
Department.
A Company of Little Ladies' and Gentle
men-A Contrast.

A Company of Little Ladies' and Gentle
men-A Contrast.
The other evening sat in the parlor
Of large hotel on the shore of
Long Island. There were a number
of children in the parlor. playing quiet
ly, and apparently having delightful
time. The boys had their hats in their
hands, as from time to time they ran
ont on the piazza. There was some
thing about all these children that told
you at once that they belonged in re-
fined homes. 1t was not their clothes,
for they were well, but simply, dressed.
1t was the way. they treated each other.
There was no pushing or crowding.
They were playing game that amused
them all, and caused good deal OF
laughter among themselves, which did
not become boisterous. They had Sc
lected a corner Of the parlor where
they would attract the least attention,
and be most secluded. No matterhow
often the boys entered the room,
they removed their hats the
moment they entered the door. They
brought chairs for the little girls, who
took them with gentle "thank you
and smile. One girl came in some
time after the game was started. As
soon as she came in, couple of the
boys got right up and offered their
chairs. She looked at them, and,
though | was too far away to near
what she said, knew she was politely
protesting against interrupting the
game or disturbing the boys. One of
them motioned toward vacant chair
in a distant part of the room. The
little girl sat down, and he carried the
chair into the circle and sat down in
the space made for him. 1t was de-
| light to watch these children, whose
every act proclaimed them little ladies
and gentlemen. 1t was no trouble for
them to be polite; it had become Il
habit. While these children were play
ing. Young man came into the parlor
with his hat on the back of his head
and both hands in his pockets. Do
YOU suppose he thought he was show.
ing his Independence by refusing to
obey the laws of politenesse 1t Is
more charitable to think he was igno.
rant Of the CHRISTIAN onion.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25
Advice to Young Men.

Young man, have purpose in your
heart. Now, what is your purpose in
life? Is it that, under all circum-
stances, you will do what you think is
right? Or is it to become rich at the
expense of principle and right? The
first purpose you should have is to care
ford yourself. Young men nowadays
don't; and when the body is wrecked,
they hobble through life making every
body about them miserable. Find out
what diet best agrees with you. and
adhere to it. Daniel began by abstain
ing from wine. This would be good
start for you, young man. Next, take
care of your intellect. Study; if you
have intellect-there are some young
men who don't know whether or not
they have any intellect-improve it.
Many hard worked men have ac-
CURED profound education by being
studious during small intervals Of
leisure, Get an hour day if you can
get no more. Devote half of it to the
study of the Bible, and. divide the re-
naming thirty minutes, say. between
astronomy, botany and theology. Do
this one year, and you will be sur
prised at what you have accomplished.
Then take care of your manners. The
manners Of Americans are degenerat-
ing. There was time when young
man would not offend q lady by
putting cigar smoke into her face
Now | see it done on the street cars
every day. Initiate the. sweetness and
gentleness of Daniel. Be ati'able,
suave, courteous and kind. Never
utter a thoughtless word that will
pain. Start in life with the principle:
"T'll be gentleman, come what
will. "-Dr. II. N. Scudder.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25
FASHION NOTES.
Pretty and Eccentric Novelties to BE Seen
on the Streets of New York.


on the Streets of New York.
Points are high in favor. Capcs with
pointed pieces let into the back and
sleeves, dresses with overskirts cut in
points and trimmed with lace, hats
with upward tending peaks at each
side and gloves with vandykes piercing
the lace or open work.
The latest within of fashion is an
umbrella intended for travelling, in the
carved silver handle of which there is
cunningly tucked away in the stick a
long, narrow bottle of eau de Cologne,
and in the upper half of the gilt-lined
ball that unscrews and could be slowed
away in the pocket ifrequired powder
puff and small mirror.
Some foulard dresses are made with
a second skirt, open in the shape of
an arch in front, and plated SO as to
form sort of drapery, but not at
all looped up. The bodice is plain at
the back and sides, plated in the
shape Of plastron in front There is
small basque at the back and deep
peak in front. ..
Ladies' card cases are now upon the
market of exQuisitely Illuminated vel
lum or parchment. They are made to
represent the medieval work so uni
versally appreciated by connoisseurs.
The Illuminating, in crimson, blue and
gold, is e perfect work of art, and
forms border upon two sides of the
long square, the usual form for card
eases. Purses are equally made in
the same fashion. They form very
charming wedding or birthday presents,
and are the newest thing of the kind
on sale.
There are but two kinds of travelling
dresses adopted this yearly of mo-
hair, in all the tints of gray and dove
color: (2) of soft and sleek wooden mate
rial, the rough wooden fabrics picking
up the dust TO disagreeable extent,
The best tailors are making long Car
melite cloaks. lined with some bright.
| colored twill or satin merreiileur, at.
tached round the waist with cord and
tassels, full behind and fixed into a
point over the crinolette and formed
by the seams of the back. Another
style is the neat, useful ulster that fits
like a glove and covers every thing.
Some simple frocks Redfern is max
ing for the young Princesses of Wales
are in fawn and white striped mate.
rial, made with plated waistcoats and
long, pointed drperies over plain
skirts. Others are in striped navy-blue
and white zephyr, very fine, made with
skirts killed from the waist and over
skirts draped very low upon them,
but caught high on the hips at either
! side. White waistcoats give these s
smart look, the blue collar being very
high and with the corners turned bach
to show the white collar beneath. Tn,
bodice hooks at the neck over the
waistcoat This is noyelty.--M 4
World
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-08-25

When the millennium comes we
shall expect bakers to make. a dedsc-
ton for the holes in doughnuts and
cookies. burlington Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
HAMBURG i EMBROIDERIES |

Assortment is large. Prices are
attractive.
Just opened 80 pieces New 1856
Fancy Dress Styles GinghamS and
ChambrayS, 10 cents per yard.
Are still selling Best Domestic
GinghamS in Staple Styles and
what tancieS we carried over from
last season at z cents per yard.
Lot Dark Prints for COmfOrta-
bleS at 3 cents per yard.
Lot Best Standard Prints, 4 l-2
cents per yard.
Best AmOskeag A. G. A. Bed
Tick, IL l-2 cents per yard.
Bale Continental {. Brown Cot
ton, 6 II cents per yard.
l Bale Continental ID. Brown
Cotton, Z II cents per yard.
Wide Bleached Brown COttOnS
at Wholesale Prices.
Special Bargains in Table Linen,
Towels, Quilts, COmfOrtables and
Blankets.
Lot White DOmet Flannels, s
cents per yard.
Bleached and Brown Cotton
FlannelS at close prices.
Bargains in Scarlet, Navy and
Grey Mixed Shifting FlannelS.
Few pieces Agawam Pants Cloths
to be closed out at cost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

"What is your name, little girl?". min
ME-" Minnie what? ?" " Minnie Don't,
mamma calls me-"
81 can give you cold bite" said the wom-
an. "Why not warm it up?" asked the tramp.
There sint any wood sawed" THAT so
Well, give it to me cold"
"Mother," " said little girl who was trying
to master pair of tight boots, 'its no use
talking l can't wear them my toes can't
get chance to breathe"
Louisville citizen had his water supply
shut off by the company, aud did not discov-
er it for two months There are some ad-
vantages in living in Kentucky.
correspondent wants to know II it ia prop.
er to urge young lady to sing at an evening
gathering after she has refused once. 1t is
proper to urge little, but not too much, lest
she should change her mind. boston Home
Journal
woman in Bradford, Pa, while sewing a
button on her husbands vest, was instantly
killed by lamp explosion. Still, we think
it is a woman's duty to sew buttons on her
husbands vest. worse fate might over
take the man il he were to attempt the job
himself -Norrist0aO Herald
A Louisvillan recently went TO New York
and stayed four days at one OF the most ex-
pensive hotels. He asked for his bill. Eft
ty -one dollars, replied the clerk. Guess
again" said the Kentuckan "you haven't
sized my pile yet. I've more money than
that"
"We feel, writes western editor that
an apology is due to Widow Grimes. In our
issue of last week We stated that she had
sloped with an IS year-old man. The truth
is that she was thrown from an S-year-old
mare which the was riding in lope, and
which slipped and fell We are confident
that when we state the item was sent over
| ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

moments, the eye was opened and the for
eign body removed without the least disoom
fort to the patient. DR.. ID. B. st. John
Roosa, professor Of the eye aud ear in the
Post Graduate medical school in New York
city, has recently used It iu various surgical
operations for cataract, squinting and remov-
al of foreign bodies, aud saws THAT In his
hands it has superseded ether or choloroform
in these operations and he is satisfied with
cocaine IA a local apBsthetic." Such testi
mony is sufficient at least TO direct attention
to this new preventive of suffering. This
now remedy is applicable to operations on
the nasal passages and ear, and the dentist
has found it of great value in treating pyn-
hea and alveola absoess with other painful af-
fections OF the oval cavity. 1t has proved a
great boon TO the physicians ia treating dis
eases Of the throat, especially in children
who are generally very sensitive and very
timid. With the application of this local
auie Hhetic a diphtherilic throat can be treat
ed without giving the little sufT srer the least
pain.
The growing demand for this new drug has
already caused an increased activity in our
trade with the South American states, and
should it fulil all the promises made for it
by its enthusiastic friends, il is altogether
probable that it will in the near future be-
come an agricultural product Of the extreme
southern section Of our own country.
W. N Friseiie in minneapolis Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

According TO the Orgsne des Mines, OF
Paris, the paper rail is to become practical
reality. That journal states that company
is about to establish large works for making
rails from paper near st. Petersburg The
paper is subject to great pressure, aud it is
said the material Is extremely durable aud
can be produced at one-third the cost Of steel
rails. A further advantage would be in their
lightness, not only on account of the saving
of the cost of carriage and laying, but also
because they can be made in longer lengths
than is the case at the present time, there
fore the number Of joints will be fewer, and
const quenty less oscillation to the carriages
and the wear and tear TO both permanent way
and rolling stock reduced to minimum. A
greater adhesion also would be offered by
these rails to the driving-wh9els of the en-
gine, and the working expenses reduced ac-
cordlngly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
MnncnrL,. Pa,rinlic ne.non,n.

An incident which occurred shortly after
Mcclellan was deposed from the command of
the Army Of the Potomac illustrates finely
the high purposes which animated Gen. Han
cock. One day a large number of officers
who were serving in Gen. Hancock's division
selected as their speaker a distinguished Off.
Ger and personal friend of Gen. Hancock, and
the party called on Gen. Hancock. "We
have come" said the speaker, Ito express to
you our sense of wrong and our Indignation
at the removal of Gen. Mcclellan" stop
one moment, gentlemen" was Gen. Han
cocks quick response. Return to your COM
mands at once, and remember always that we
are here not to serve the interests of any one
man. We are here to serve our country"
This reply came from the lips of one of Gen.
McClellan's devoted friends and admirers.
Nothing could better illustrate his subordina.
ton of all his personal concerns and prefer
ences to the interests of his country. - Utica
ObSeTrfr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
Miscellany.


Giia River, Ner Merico.
sitting alone by my campfire,
While the shadows grow deep and long,
! walt for my comrades returning
With heart that IL brimming with song.
What hoi for the blue Of the mountains,
Where the antelope hides IN the shade,
Aud hOl for the maddening gallop home
Through the sounding rock-bound glade.
For my horse and and my trusty dog
Have vanquished them all outright;
Though hear their merry shouts afar
From the echoing mountain height
Aud the lynx and the quail and the good red deer
Have burdened their saddles down;
But my campfire soon their hearts will cheer,
And rest will the days sport crown.
My lasso tethers my mustang brave,
My rifles against the tree,
And / feel, as the free wind sweeps along,
That my spirit, like It, is free.
Ay, free to carry me safely through,
By the treacherOus lndians' lair
But bound by a chain could never break
That leads to the eastward there.
And over the prairie and bills beyond,
Aud the line OF the distant blue,
My thoughts like birds on eager wing
Sail away aud away to you.
'Neath the light Of the candelabra,
Where the shining table Ia spread,
Aud everything speaks Of comfort,
And carpets are soft to the tread,
can see you sitting this minute,
And can hear your voice as l write,
And feel your presence enthralng
My soul like vision Of light.
And between the red Goals burning
And the camp-hre's hickering light,
Between your home aud the mountains,
The distance IL blOtted out. quite.
For what Of the weary hours,
Or the dreary miles that divide
The wish Of my heart hath destroyed them,
Tonight l am by your side.
I'm telling you tales Of Apaches,
OF hardship that manhood must prove,
And telling Of oldest adventures,
not at all Ia conventional groove.
Outing fer March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
A Splendid Fellow.

Delmonieo's is where he dimes
On quail and toast. washed down with wines
Then lights twenty-cent cigar
With quite flourish at the bar.
Oh, he's a splendid fellow, quite;
he pays his debts with such delight,
And often boasts Otto his clan
His honor as a gentleman.
But when this splendid fellows wife,
VINO leads at home a frugal life,
Begs for little change to buy
A dress, he looks at her so wry
That she, alarmed at his distress,
Gives him kiss and sweet caress,
Aud says: 'Dont worry so, my dear,
III turn the dress made last year."
H C. D0dgP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
TO CLOSE THE SEASON AND
CLEAR UP THE STOCK PRE-
PARATORY TO INVENTORY,
H A W | { Y.

Now offers his entire stock of
Ladies' Il Children's ClOaks at clos
ing out prices, being in all cases a
material reduction, and in what
are now left of expensive goods, a
direct sacrifice to turn them into
money quickly.
All Novelties i'm Fancy Dress
Goods, all Dress FlanneIs, all heavy
weight goods, all short Dress
Lengths, all Remnants, all SOiled
or ShOp-wOrn goods, all goods of
which we have an OverstOCk, all
broken assOrtments of sizes in I'm
derwear, Hosiery or Gloves, will
now be sold Mt a reduction.
Have just opened new impOr-
tatiOn Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
lBORO, VT, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1886

He was judge Of probate five years and clerk
OF the county court ten years His son
Thomas was an assistant judge Of the court
in 1Si7. Harriet, the widow Of Thomas
Miller, is now living near the old homestead
in the 9Gth year Of her age. Shs was mar
ried nearly 10 years ago and is the mother Of
l3 children, nine Of whom are now living.
Chester, the eldest, is resident OF West
Bratteboro.
Dummefston. Feb. 1886 d. l.. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
.HATHAWAYS UNDERWEAR

Night Gowns, Chemise, Drawers,
Corset Covers, Short Skirts, Long
Skirts, and Hathaway's Unlaun-
dried Shirts. We have exclusive
sale for this make Of goods in this
section. Also keep lower cost
line Of similar goods.
Are still selling same 5S cent
Unlaundried Shirts as heretofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
Our AmerIcan Ci,IIIra,ion

The Southwest Sentinel, published in Sill
yer City, New Mexico, contained this sdver-
tiseu ent few days ago.
$3.50 REWARD.
The above reward will be paid by the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners Of Grant county to any citizen Of
said county for each and every hostile renegade Apa
che killed by such citizen, presentation to said
board of the scalp Of such Indian.
BY order Of the Board. f. sTINE, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
How the New Hampshsre Insurance
Law has worked.

How the New hHampahtre Insurance
Law has worked.
The FIRE insurance legislation enacted by
the Now Hampshire legislature last year has
com pletely revolutionizad the business Of FIRE
insurance in the state. The new law provid,
that in all losses by fire the insured is entitled
to recover the whole amount Of his policy
This provision violates leading principle Of
the insurance business as ordinarily conduct.
ed, which is that the insured should not be
permitted to profit by FIRE, but recover only
for the actual loss sustained. The foreign
ompauies withdrew from the state, with tine
prediction that this legislation wouli put a
premium on incendiarism. The local compa-
uies were not able to cover the in. u rance busi-
Ness OF the state, aud we're at the same time
extremely cautious iu taking new risks. Asa
result, a great deal of the property in New
Hampshire is without insurance from loss by
fire, though new local companies or mutual
associations have been formed, which cover
large part Of the risks formerly carried by the
foreign companies. But the prediction about
the Increase Of fires has not been realized :;
on ihe contrary. the losses by FIRE since the
new law went into operation have fallen 60
per cent below the former average, which
proves how much care people can take of
tn ,ir property when there il no insurance on
1t. The new law of New Hampshire was de-
signed TO put a check upon the recklessness
with which insurance policies are taken, and
in this respect there is much to be said in it's
favor; when an insurance company is COM
PEELED to pay the whole amount of policy in
case Of loss by FIRE, instead Of the actual dam
ages, it will be extremely difficult TO insure
property for more than it is worth. II it is
understood at the time the policy is written
that the policy. holder is insured for precisely
what be pays for, the rates would in the end
be ,quitsbly adjusted to the risks. When the
foreign companies wiihdrew from New Hamp-
shire so abruptly. they evidently expected to
be able to dictate the terms on which the peo-
pie should beg them to come back, but il
looks now as If it is the companies themselves
who are TO be the beggars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
DUMMERSTON.
HISTORICAL NOTES PROM REoENT STUDY OF THE
rowN's EARLY HISTORY.

III ret Settlement Of Lot No. 60, One-haf Mile North
of the Congregational Meeting House-First DWELL
ing House Built on the Lot-History Of Saw Mills,
Glover Mills and Dlstillery, Located on Salmon
Brook Running Through the LOt-Anecdote Of
John Reed aud Jacob Laughon-sketches Of Early
Settlers