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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29
FLIES AND CONSUMPTION.
Can the Disease be Communicated by This
Insect?

Insect?
A number Of very interesting ex-
periments were made by Spillman and
Haushalter recently, with view to as
certain what, if any, probability there
was of consumption being propagated
by the common house-hy. In a report
just made to the Academy Of Sciences,
Paris, they embody the results of their
experiments. Knowing the interest
readers have in every thing that per-
tains to the cause of this dreaded dis
ease, we briefly state the following in
regard to their observations: They
made repeated examinations of the eX-
crement and of the contents of the in
testines of the flies that fed upon the
spit-cups containing the sputa of con-
sumptive patients. They invariably
found present in this eXcrementitious
matter the bacillus of tuberculosis, the
demonstrated contagious principle of
consumption. They also found these
bacilli present in the dried eXcrement
of the flies as it was scraped from the
walls and windows of the rooms Occu-
pied by oonsumptives. 1t has been
well demonstrated that these germs
possess wonderful tenacity of life,
and they suggest, in their report,
how easily the air or food and drink
may become polluted by the dried re-
mains, or dried eXcrement of flies
having access to the sputu of con-
sumptive patients, They further sug-
gest in their report that suitable, re-
ceptive soil, is quite as necessary as a
suitable seed for successful implanta-
ton and propagation of tuberculosis.
The practical deduction from these
experiments is the great Importance
of promptly and effectively disinfect-
ing the sputa and .spit-cups of these
unfortunate patients-either by the
complete destruction of the sputa by
fire, or by a strong solution of zorro
sive sublimate, or of picnic acid This
report, and the practical deductions
therefrom, only more strongly con
firm us in the opinion that too great
care can not be observed in the ex'
posture of the well to this disease
that consumptives ought not to cas-
their expectorated matter upon the
ground and upon the floor of churches
and public halls, to be dessicated and
set afoat in the air, to be breathet
into the lungs, and to cOntaminate our
food and drink. Then, too, greater
conveniences should be provided fol
such cases by the railroads in the pas
senger coaches. As it is, almost in
vSriably the sputa is thrown upon the
Aoor-more or less becomes drie(
and adherent, and then later set ahoa
to produce its noxious effects. 49, Boston
Bulletin.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29
HE PUT IL PLAIN.
A Man From Chicago Explains why He Is
Chronic Kicker.


A Man From Chicago Explains Why He Is
a Chronic Kicker.
A middle-aged and fairly-dressed
stranger was routed off bench in one
OF the Grand Circus parks the other
night at midnight by policeman. He
rubbed his eyes, yawned and finally
said:
"Oh, well, l expected it. 1t makes
a great difference to Detroit whether /
sleep in deserted park or deserted
alley"
Stranger" queried the officer.
Yes; from Chicago"
"Out of money!
Yes"
You should have stayed home"
Couldn't. I'm kicker. I'm look
ing for Utopia. / hoped it was here,
but I've got TO travel further
What do you kick about?" asked
the officer
"Look herer' replied the man, as he
took notebook from his pocket.
There are 10000 baby carriages in
Chicago. They obstruct the travel OF
100000 people. l kick. Am / rightP"
"You are"
Every city has snow ordinance.
Only one resident in one hundred obeys
it. / clean my walk, but every one
else on the block leaves his snow. ]
kick. Am right?"
"You are"
The law says the driver Of every
vehicle shall keep to the right. A,
least half of them keep to the left,
thus bringing about accidents and in.
juries. | kick Am right?n
you are.
81 know that an umbrella carried or
the shoulder or a cane under the arm
is dangerous to the public in Il crowded
thoroughfare. leave mine at home
Five thousand others carry theirs, hav-
ing no respect for the safety of Their
fellow pedestrians. ] kick. Am /
rightP"
You are.
"a tramp steals loaf of bread from
a bakery, and the law jumps all over
him. A bank official steals $4,000
from the bank and they settle the case
with the stolen money. | kick. Am
light?n
you are" '
Il own a vacant lot in a city. must
pay for paving in front of it, and mus
pay to keep that pavement in repair
for other people to drive over. l cam
afford to keep a horse, but the man
who can needs own no land nor pay ;
F.. paving tax. Others mus. pay for his
roads kick, Am right?"
"Well?n
There is an ordinance Which for
bids one to sleep in this park. Their
is State law which forbids that saloon
over there to be open at this hour. Yo,
seek to enforce the ordinance and shu
your eyes at the law. ] kick. Am
right?" -
Right you are. old man. replied
the officer, ''and you can not only re
sumo your nap on the bench, but here
aquarter to buy your breakfast. y
Detroit Free Press
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft, or Calloused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
SPAWN, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney,
Ring-bone, Stifies, Sprains, all Swollen
Threats, Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by
use of one bottle. Warranted. Sold
by +. B. Ritchey, McNIinnville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29
FULL OF FUN.

line railroad sandwich has Deen
analysed and dissected and found to
contain ninety-seven per cent of nutri-
ment.-DetroH Free Press.
"A Michigan woman by actual count
caught 10000 flies on fly paper in nine
days. The flies like fly paper; in fact,
they are ''stuck" on it. Chicago Her.
aid.
Little boy" said an old lady,
'why are you not playing ball with
the other little boysP" "'Cose Use de
manager Of the club" was the naughty
explanation, Y. Sun.
-Tommy-"You ought to see how
much butter my stepmother puts on
my bread?" JOHNNY guess it's
some of this bogus butter, and she is
just trying it on you before she eats
any of it herself. - eras SJtingS.
They tell us that ''wah" is an In
dams most common expression Of
pleasure. And here we've been think
ing that an Indian wah-hoop meant
bloodshed. -Binghamton Republican.
In q race between zebra and an
ostrich, held in Zanzibar recently, the
prize was given the rider of the zebra
although the ostrich came in a hun
dred yards ahead. The zebra's jockey
claimed that his rival won on a fowl,
and the judge sustained him, -Harper'S
Bazaar.
-Coldly-"Why is it, Orson, that
every time you meet Trombly you ask
him, How's every thing?' Orson-
why, didn't you know tn at Trombly
thinks he owns the earth?"- Once a
Week.
Young Wife-"Yes, father always
gives expensive things when he makes
presents" Husbands | discov-
cred when he gave you away" And
then he went to his library to draw a
check for the monthly millinery bill.
Pension Agent-"So you lost your
voice during the WARP" Applicant
"Yessir." Pension Agent. -"Was it
through general exposure, or the re-
suit of an ACCIDENT" Applicant
"Gin'ral exposure. After I'd paid fur
my substitoot, me an nav used ter sit
on the porch an sing: just Before the
Battle, Mother. Puck,
Old Mrs. Bently-"What makes
you so late to, dinner, Josiah?" Old
Mr.. Bently-"rve been to the ball
game, an sot on the bleachin' boards
fer two hours, an there was nothin'
but goose eggs" Old Mrs Bently
with vexation) Nov, Josiah Bent
ly, hope to goodness We haven't gone
and EFT goose eggs and spilled yer din
ner, Epoch,
-'Henry," said his wife, in vexed
tone, why do you go out between each
act?" Because the play is so dry
said Henry, putting another Glove in
his mouth. "Well, then" returned the
puzzled woman, why don't you keep
your seat and let the play go out, if il
is so dryP" Henry evasively replied,
aiming his opera glass at the stage,
that he thought the hustle worn by the
"star" was frightfully exaggerated. -
NorriStoWn Herald.
Nov, Willie" said the Sunday
school teacher, you may tell me why
Noah went into the ark" Cant
ma'am." why, Willie, you ought tc
be able to guess that; remember there
was a great flood coming" II know
now" "Well, why was it?" "Some
body had borrowed his umbrella. -
Merchant TrdueLer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29

Catarrh originates in scrofulous
faint. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies
the blood, and thus permanently
cures catarrh.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29

"Hello, Moses, wot's de matter wild
yep "Indigestion," How's dat ??'
"Hain't had nuthin' to digest lately"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-29
A Fine Opportunity.

"When was in Congress" said the
Hon. Mr.. Muifty, of RaccOon Ridge, "a
certain professor came miles to hear
me speak
"Ah! What was his nameP" inquired
Prof. Surtout, to whom the eminent
statesman had spoken.
Prof. Tootles, of Baltimore said
Mr. Mutfty.
II thought so, said Prof, Surtout.
He has since become celebrated as
the author of Ten Thousand Mistakes
in English Grammar. ~ Chicago NeaUS.
SHIL0HS VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price II
and IS cents per bottle. Sold by w. H.
Fleming.
For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster Price % cents at W. H
qIemin
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-12-06
THE GRAND ARMY.
News From the DepartmentS---NeW
Posts, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
NEW YORK. n. Y. Dec. ], 1855.

NEW York n. Y, Dec. ], 1888.
Commander-in-Chief Warner paid his first Off
oial visit 20 New York last night aud was rendered
a rousing reception in Masonic Temple 10y i4atay-
cite Post, No. So Dept Commander Curtis was
present AID lac welcomed the distinguished visitor
10 New York behalf 81 the comrades Of tiat De
psrtment. The Commander 81 Lafayette Post also
extended a welcome 20 the CommaudeT-n-1 hlei.
Gen. Warner responded 10 tbese addresses in an
interesting speech In referring 10 tie alleged
trouble Ia the Order lie said:
The c0mradcship Of our Order is not circuin-
scribed by sectariaHism pRrtisanstlp. IL J. 'it
same yesterday and to-day. Ia our ranks are found
mon Of every church every party every Walk VA
life. Our platform j. broad enough FOR every man
OF every belief 10 stand upright upon. II Buaf'aH
tees imparIiallty 81 treatment, immunity from par
~ feeling IL neither grants nor Hiihhoias iaFoIs
because any comrade belongs 60 this parry or mat
ID only demands that he be good citizen ald nave
an honorable discharge from the aruly. Tie pia-
form i so broad that IN covers the land, and VIII
admit Of only one Grand Army Of the Republic
It's mantle OF comradeship was woven in the loom
of loyalty bound Ia suffering and death ana Is
ample and viii and does cover AL"
His address vigorously appiauued. A letter
was read from Gen Sherman. who WAS unable 10
be- present. owing 10 the death OF his wife. The
Adiusaut 81 Lafayette Post directed 10 send an
expression Of sympathy TO tie afflicted cOmTaae on
behalf OF the Post and its guests.
Al the conclusion Of tie exercises IN the hall
those present were invited 10 partake OF a banquet
81 which interesting remarks were made by NUM-
Der of ieadlng q. a T. comrades.
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Old GuARD CORES.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Old Guard Corps No. I21, Day
ton. o. is prospecting and full of enthusiasm. On
election night we gave lunch in the Central Mar
ket the net proceeds of which was sos. We are
at present preparing for bazaar to be held the sec
ond week III December. We have many de-
that we are obliged to make great efforts to keep
treasury supplied with the needful cash. The
Corps visited on Nov % by Mrs. McQuiston,
Assistant Inspector, who seemed much pleased
with our work made but few changes and praised
US so much that we feel quite ''set up" We are
working hard TO be perfect in ritualistic work,
and have Corps of faithful, energetic officers, all
of whom were yesterday renominated for the en-
suing year. We wish, if possible, to make it as
pleasant for the Department Convention next April
as the Toledo Corps did last. and. of course, are
working with that in minds.-Vesta 1. Shoe
maker, Corps Correspondent.
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senator BLACKBURN Tskes water,

OF course he does, but why give the damning
disclosure away TO kentucky. Tell not thing
like that even to the Blue Grass, lest It burst
into fame of wrath and indignation Senator
Blackburn can take all the water he wants, but
Kentucky takes hers straight.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

About 100 survivors of the old Goth Pa Cav
held their second annual Reunion and business
meeting at the hall of The Cavalry Post, Phila-
delphia on last Saturday evening. compli-
mentary banquet was rendered the vets by
President Thomas G. Hall, who reciproeated
by giving him vote of thanks. Campfire
was lighted, at which the star performer at
such entertainments. John Kay, of Post No.
81, was the chief actor Comrade Kay was
chock full of fun, and in consequence kept the
boys in continuous laughter. He was accom-
panied by his partner, Mr.. Louis Haas, who also
came in for share of the applause The other
performers were William II. Scott, +, Ander-
son, N. Scott, George Harper and George
Rocky. At the business meeting these officers
were elected: President, Thos G. Hall; Y.-P's,
C. F. Miller and VIM. s. Kochsperger; Rec
See, VIM. Watt; Cor. Sec, Frank G. Wilson ;
Fin. Sec, Frank Williams; Treas, w. ]. Will
land.
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OHIO soLnIERs, HoME.
Additional contributions reported by Mary f.
aneroft Department President are as follows:



Total cash subscriptions to date $3.50, 80.
Packages of magazines and books from Wells
Corps. with picture from one member; two boxes
of books from Giddings Corps package of papers
from Evans Corps, No. "A.
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ESTABLISHED 1855.
PENSIONS!
PENSIONS!
PENSIONS I
ARE YOU ENTITLED TO PEN8IONP

Every ex-soIdisr and sailor is in any manner dis
abed from which mated In the Linz
of duty the military naval service, ana who
hon0rably discharged therero, Is entitled pension
and should correspond With me ia regard % C. as
all times glad furnish advice free charge
wife everyone who believes himself entitled pension
write have had over . years o. active eSps-
rence in prosecuting pension and other claims aud have
secured for my clients over
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ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS.

Every person who places his claim in my hands can
rest assured that mis- Interests viii be carefully looked
AFTER There are thousands entitled % pension Who hare
by negecn % file their claims believe that Congress
viii pass the Arrears bi which VIII Eive every disabled
enlisted officer entitled pension from ts a Gs
Charge in the such law being enacted -
possible that il Hsg fHclEs 0V fhqss icSs
ne Gss PeRsoB BZrsdu az ne dafs q pasSags.
Hence the importance 20 claimants OF dnE their claims
also believe that Congress VIII be liberal 10 egs-
iatinE upon pension matters and it Is therefore % The
interest Of every exoder sailor 70 inquire into his
rights.
There are no fees IN pension claims payable m dvanes.
The law regulates All such fees and they re payable
only in case of success
have been very successful in obtaining increase OF
pensions and all who think thew rated too o should
consult by letter wt wise them, tra - charge
whether not think they entitled % hg her rate
Remarked widows OF soldiers or sailors y Pc iailed
file their claims pension prior % July Z $50 can
now, under law. secure a pension on Otherwise
entitled) for the period Of their W2doWhuO9 Many
rejected and abandoned claims can Eow Be sue
cessuy prosecuted under rulings and decisions and
invite CORRESPONDENCE from ali parties interested
AIT classes Of claims before the Executive Depart~
meuts prosecuted with energy and dispatch. feTre-
spOndence invited from All paEts Of the country regard
ing claims of any nature against the Government
can refer to clients and others in any Congressional
District In the United States, and VIII give particular
o application.
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The germs of scrofula are destroyed by Ayers
Sarsaparilla, Sold by ali druggists,
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REUNIONS.

[NoTICE-Or Organizations holding Reunions this
year having making rosters, will favor us by
transmitting copy thereof to THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE for file and future relerence.-EDIToR
NATIONAL TRIBUNE.l
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or PER- DAY SELLING Nickel Tidy Holder
% Broom Sleeve Towel Spool and Book Leaf Holders
Terms free. j. Il. 81 j. Ferguson, Chester, Conn.
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ILLINOISI

lLLlNOISB
received the proceedings of the third annual
Reunion can secure the same by addressing O.
NJ. See, Corresponding Secretary, Alma.
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uIm0 EPILEPSY and sPASMS cured; not stopped.
llO---I mean permanent cure and no returns No
pay Till cured DIR. FERDINAND, ST. Louis
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nThR rs Cts. for The Famous Pen Wiper
MINI Pig. ALMENA HARTPENCE,
OElIC Coolidge, Hamilton County, Kan.
Menfnn The NatiOnai Irihule.
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uDUp Sample Book Of Gold Beyeled Edge Hidden Name
II II cards for 1889 Fine Cards Low Prices and big
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RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from the Departments.
REPORTS SIXTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.

REPORTS SIXTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Advance copies of the reports of the officers of
the W.RC., 1887 SO, came into the hands of the
Editor at Columbus, but were unaceountably miss
ing when wanted for use. having been left in Con-
venlion Hall with box of odds and ends. Since
then several efforts have been made to secure du-
plicates, which are before US, through the
courtesy of ArmiIla A. Cheney, Past National
Secretary. Extracts beginning with the National
Presidents address, will now appear from time to
time, so that each member of the Order can have
the results of prosperous year fully before her.
Passing over the Indiana settlement, which has APP
peared in THE TRIBUNE the first important part of
the National Presidents Mrs. Emma Stark Hamp-
TONS address begins with that revisions, fol-
lows:
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GEORGE E. LEMON.

Attorney at Law. Solicitor Of Patents and Claims.
6l5 Fifteenth ST., (CHizeRs' National Bank suldins)
Lock Box ss5, Washington, D. c.
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VERMONT

The 10Th anniversary of the organization of Rob
erts Post, No. Is, Burlington was celebrated re-
Gently by a Campfire, with speeches. at the town
hall Judge Weary acted toastmaster and
speeches were made by prominent Grand Army
men. Hanback, and coffee served and both
vocal and instrumental music was provided
Chamberlin Post Of St. Johnsbury, has engaged
Capt. Henry 3. Atherton, of Nashua, n. H., to de-
liver the Memorial Day address next May. Capt
Atherton is an old VermoHter, Captain of Co. c. 4th
VI, and an able and interesting speaker, and his
address will be notable one.
Stannard Post. Burlington, viii give its second
social entertainment on Friday evening" Nov %
when Capt. II. o. Wheeler will give a campfire
story. Dept Commander II. E. Taylor and other
comrades from abroad will be present.
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The Duties Of a Mother.

She should be firm, gentle, kind; al
ways ready to attend to her child.
She should never laugh at him-at
what he does that is cunning; never
allow him to think of his looks, except
to be neat and clean in all his habits.
She should teach him to obey a
look; to respect those older than him
self. She should never make a COM
mand without seeing that it is per-
formed in the right manner.
Never speak of a child's faults or
foibles or remarks before him; it is
sure way to spoil a child.
Never reprove a child when excited,
nor let your voice"be raised when cor
recting him. Strive to inspire love,
not dread-respect, not fear. Remem-
ber you are training and educating a
soul for eternity.
Teach your child to wait upon him.
self; to put away a thing when done
with it. But do not forget that you
were once child. The griefs of little
ones are too often neglected; they are
too great for them. Bear patiently
with. them, and never in any way
rouse their anger if it can be avoided.
Teach child to be useful whenever
opportunity may offer.
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Mother and Children.

Let mother get the children by them
selves once in a while. A good time
will be on Sunday evening, about twi-
light, before the lamps are lighted. If
she will take them into her own room
in the twilight, in the moonlight, in
the deep darkness, she may talk to
them seriously about their failures,
their sins, their duties to each other,
to father, to mother, to the servants,
to playmates, and to God who made
them. She may give them word-pic-
lures of what she would like them TO
be. She may point out to them the
evils that are in the world to which
they are to be exposed and from which
she is anxious to save them. Mother
might confess some of her own faults
to her children and ask their forgive
ness, and bowling before God in the ST.
lence of that holy place, she might ask
for the blessing of the Holy Spirit up
OH every member of that family cir
Gle. What holy service would such
q season Of prayer prove, and how GER
tainly would benefit result to every
member of that household.
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HOUSE AND FARM.
The Importance of Personal Cleanli.
ness.

Very many people do not keep the
skin active and healthy as they ought:
the fear of catching cold leads them to
neglect to maintain perfect cleanliness
of the body, and as the functions of
the skin are impaired, the work of
throwing out waste material, which
rightfully belongs to it, falls upon the
internal organs. They will bear the
imposition for time, and will labor to
do the work forced upon them, but,
sooner or later, they become weakened
by the strain, and then the waste of
the system accumulates within the
body and assists in depressing thevital
forces. Thus, by neglect to keep the
skin in healthy state, many a person
becomes dull and sluggish and disin-
clined to mental or bodily effort; all
the organs concerned in life share in
the disturbance, and become indolent
and torpid. The need to maintain
perfect cleanliness of the body is, if
possible, greater in winter than in
summer, a fact which but few appreci-
ate; and to the neglect of this essen
tial may be attributed much of the
sickness prevailing in the cold wealth
er, which really ought to be the health
lest of the year.