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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
The Restlessness of old Age.
Philadelphia Call.

Philadelphia Call,
Those who have been much with
the aged have observed in them a
chatting against the infrmities of
their years, which expresses itself in
restlessness and a desire for change.
They grow weary of the inactivity
which has succeeded the busy time
when they bore the heat and burden
Of the day, and so some times they
wander here and there, dropping in
to visit friend, or talking with &
chance acquaintance, trying thus to
while away the tedious hours. In
mistaken kindness and unkind affec-
ton we often Cypress dear aged
people by our very care. They dis
like supervision. The tender watch
fulness which to us seems due to
their physical feebleness. as well as
for a fit return for their care for us in
earlier days is by them resented as
restraint. 1t annoys them. Then,
too, we try to take all the work out
of their hands, and that they don't
like. Nobody who has been
active and useful enjoys the feel
ing of being laid on the shelf.
Grandfather's step is uncertain and
his arm less vigorous than of old ;
but he possesses rich treasure of ex-
perience, and he likes 10 be consulted.
1t is his privilege to give advice; his
privilege, too, at times, to 60 into the
work with the youngest, renewing
his youth as he keeps bravely up
with the hearty men not half his age.
Grandmother does not want to be
left out ofthe household work. When
the days come around for picking
and preserving, and the domestic
force is pressed into service, who SC
eager and full of interest as she? II
is cruel to override her decisions, tc
put her aside because "she will be
tired" OF co urse she will be tired
but she enjoys the fatigue, and rests
the sooner for the thought that she il
still of some use in the world.
To those whose homes are honoret
by the presence of an aged parent
we would say, deal very gently will
those who are on the down hill o
life. Your own time is coming to b,
where they are now. You, too, ar
stepping westward" Soothe thu
restlessness of age by amusement, b!
consideration, by non-interference
and by allowing plenty Of occupa
ton to fall into the hands that Ion,
for it. Only let it be of their owl
choosing, and cease to order them a
if they were children. A hoary hea'
at Preside is q crown of glory to III
house in which it dwells. The bless
ing of the aged is as dew on tn
pasture, as the falling of sunlight o
a shadowy place.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
Sunday RfaaiaB,
EDITED BY REV. f. L. LEEPER.
Let Us Help One Another.

This little sentence should be
written on every heart and stamped
in every memory. 1t should be the
golden rule practised not only in
every household, but throughout the
world. BY helping one another we
not only remove the thorns from the
pathway, and anxiety from tine
mind, but we feel a sense of pleasure
in our own hearts, knowing we are
doing duty to our fellow-creature!
A helping hand or an encouraging
word is no loss to us, yet it is bene-
fit to others. Who has not felt the
power of this little sentence? Who
has not needed the encouragement
and aid of kind friend? How
soothing, when perpleXed with some
task that is burdensome, to feel a
gentle hand on the shoulder, and a
kind voice whispering: "Don't be
discouraged; I see your trouble; LET
me help you !" What strength is in.
spired! What hope created! What
sweet gratitude is felt! And the great
difficulty is dissolved as dew beneath
the sunshine. Yes, let us help one
another by endeavoring to strengthen
the weak, and lift the burden of care
from the weary and oppressed that
life may glide smoothly on, and the
fount of bitterness yield sweet waters
and He whose willing hand is ever
willing to aid us, will reward oul
humble endeavors, and every good
deed will be as "bread cast upon thu
waters"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
Strictly Business.

What is the Swift Specific Com
pany? Who compose the organiza-
ton? Is it clap-trap patent med
icine humbug, gotten up to deceive
and make money out of the people
These questions we think are answer
ed by the officials and citizens of our
city and State.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 10, 1888.
We know the gentlemen compos-
ing the Swift Specific Company.
They are prominent citizens of our
State, men of means and of high
character and standing.
W. A. HEMPHTLL, Pres. Capital City Bank.
J. II. PORTER, Pres. Merchants Bank.
PAUL RoMARE, Vice.Pres. Atlanta Nat
Bank.
L. ]. HILL, Pres. Gate City Nat. Bank.
JNo. B. GORDON, Governor of Georgia.
ALFRED II. CoLoU1TT, U. S. Senator.
j. T. COOPER, Mayor of Atlanta.
II. W. GRADY, Editor Atlanta Constitution
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Recent Discoveries and Experiments OF
General Interest.

Recent Discoveries and Experiments OF
General Interest.
Eastern wood-workers are using
naphthaline as wood preservative.
1t is said to be very effective, leaving
the wood dry and with only faint
aromatic smell.
A Swedish scientist claims to have
discovered the secret of petrifying
wood by artificial processes. He thinks
it will be possible ere long to construct
edifces of wood and convert them into
stone. As il takes three months and
costs about five hundred dollars to
petrify block of wood of the dimen-
sions of one cubic inch it will probably
be some time before his process will
be generally adopted.
A novel method of locating a leak in
a water main has been employed at
Rochester, N. Y, with entire success.
The break in the main was known to
be between the banks of the river. A
solution of bi-permanganate of potash
was introduced at a hydrant on the
side OF the river nearest the reservoir,
and observers were stationed on the
river along the line Of the main. A
deep redish-purple discoloration of
river water at one point soon made
the exact location of the leak apparent.
A mechanical engineer, writing
about betting materials, advises ma
chinists to select belts of light color
in preference TO others. The best
betting" he writes, has an unmis-
taxable light-buff color, which indi-
Gates that it is not only all oak-tanned,
but that the leather has been thor
oughly washed by the currier to res
move all matter except the fiber. The
light-buff color also indicates that
only the best quality of greases have
been used; if the latter are of inferior
quality they darkcn and impair the
leather"
One of the troublesome questions
which architects have never been able
to settle is the placing of permanent
foundations under large buildings. Tho
latest experiment tried in this city, ac-
cording to the American ArcEitect, is to
cover-before commencing the foot
ings-the entire area of the excava-
ton of the building with thick
stratum of concrete, laid directly upon
the top of the clay hard-pan. The
depth of this course is nearly two feet,
and its object is to strengthen the clay
that the sentlement may be reduced
to minimum. Chicago NeWS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
ELECTRICAL NOVELTY.
An Ingenious Device for Ventilation and
Fire Alarm.

An Ingenious Device for Ventilation and
Fire Alarm.
A New York inventor, who has de-
voted many years to electrical re-
search, has just finished an invention
which ere long may come into general
household use. 1t consists of neat
box containing a peculiar thermometer
and hygrometer, with electrical at
tachments. The purposes of the ap-
paratus are many. II the temperature
of the room goes above or below limits
set by the occupants the expanding or
contracting mercury in the thermom-
eter establishes an electrical circuit
which opens or closes hot or cold-air
register, and keeps it open or closed
until the desired temperature is re-
stored. Beyond the ordinary limits
are what are termed danger limits"
The higher one is intended as fire.
detector, and is so arranged as to ring
an alarm bell or gong, and where there
is a tank provided to turn on stream
of water. The lower is intended for
greenhouses and conservatories, and
likewise makes an alarm when
ever the temperature falls to a
point low enough to endanger
the plants. The hygrometric attach
ment acts in the same manner regard
ing humidity as the thermometric does
respecting temperature. Its only prac-
teal application, SO far as the inventor
makes claim, is TO give notice to a
florist when the air in a conservatory
becomes too dry, or to reiner or other
manufacturer the atmosphere Of whose
drying-room becomes too moist to be of
any avail.
The instrument is now in use in the
vaults Of some of our great breweries,
where lager beer must be kept be-
tween 40 and so degrees Fahrenheit,
and in the 'cold storages" of the lead
ing sea-ports, where fish, poultry,
game, eggs, fruits. fine vegetables and
tobacco are refrigerated" and pre-
served for weeks and even months. 1t
has also been utilized by metropolitan
architects, who connect it with the
furnaces and cold air flues of the latest
styles of palatial houses. When
it is necessary, as in large breweries
and cold storages, the circuit is so ar
ranged as to produce an alarm at the
place where the trouble occurs, and
also in central Office or superintend-
ent's room. The fire alarm can also be
connected with the nearest fire and po-
lice station.-M Y. Letter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
When he spoke in public there was a

when he spoke in public there was
deep silence. Princes stood uncover
ed before him; mobiles invited him to
their homes.
He had added a province to the
church of Christ on earth; had
brought under the gospel influence
the most savage Of African chiefs /;
had given the translated Bible to
strange tribes; had enriched with
valuable knowledge the Royal
Geographical Society, and had
honored the humble place of his
birth, the Scottish kirk, the United
Kingdom and the universal mission
AIRY cause.
1t is hard to trust when no evil
dence of fruit appears. But the
harvests of right intention are sure.
The old minister sleeps beneath the
trees in the humble place of his
labors, but men remember his work
because of what he was to that one
boy, and what that boy was to the
world.
"Only boyw
"Do thou thy work it shall succeed
In thine, or in anothers day,
And if denied.the victor's need
Thou shalt not miss the toiler's pay"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
"0nly a Boy"

Youths Companion.
More than half century ago a
faithful minister, coming early to
the kirk, met one of his deacons,
whose face wore very resolute but
distressed expression.
81 came early to meet you," he
said. II have something on my
conscience to say TO you. Pastor,
there must be something radically
wrong in your preaching and work (;
there has been only one person added
to the church in whole year, and
he is only boy"
The old minister listened. His
eyes moistened, and his thin hand
trembled on his broad-headed cane.
81 feel it ALL" he said. II feel it,
but God knows that l have tried to
do my duty, and / can trust to him
for the results"
"Yes, yes" said the deacon, "but
by their fruits We shall know them,
and one new member, and he, too,
only boy, seems to me a rather
slight evidence of true faith and zeal.
1 don't want to be hard, but / have
had this matter on my conscience
and / have done but my duty in
speaking plainly"
"True," said the old man; "but
Charity suftereth long and is kind
beareth all things, hopeth all things.
Ay, there you have it; 'hopeth all
things have great hopes of tha'
one boy, Robert. Some seed that we
sow bears fruit late, but that fruit i:
generally the most precious of ALL
The old minister went into tn,
pulpit that day with a grieved ant
heavy heart. He closed his dis
course with dim and fearful eyes
He wished that his work was dom
forever, and that he was at res
among the graves under the bloom
ing trees in the old kirk-yard.
He fingered in the dear old kirl
after the rest were gone. He wishes
to be alone. The place was sacre,
and inexpressibly dear to him.
had been his spiritual home from hi
youth. Before this altar he ha,
prayed over the dead forms of a by
gone generation, and had welcome,
the children of a new generation
and here, yes, here, he had been toll
at last that his work was no longe
owned and blessed
No one remained-no one? "Onl
boy"
The boy was Robert Moffat. II
watched the trembling old mar
His soul was filled with loving syn
pathy. He went to him, and lai
his hand on his black gown.
swell, Robert ?" said the ministe
"Do you think if were willing
work hard for an education, l coul
ever become preacher ?"
ga preacher ?"
"Perhaps missionary"
There was long pause. Tea
filed the eyes of the old minister. 4
length he said, "This heals the acf
in my heart, Robert. see the D
vine hand now. May God bless yo,
my boy; yes, l thing you will b
come a preacher"
Some few years ago there returnt
to London from Africa an age
missionary. His name was spoke
with reverence. When he went i
to an assembly the people rost
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
A Queen Mother.

Troy Times.
The queen of Greece may often be
seen seated in a little wicker chair on
a balcony of her palace, crocheting
little lace tides, which she gives to
her people whom she wishes to hon.
or. She is very handsome woman
of rich and superb type, with mag
nificent eyes and hair of a fresh color,
though,mother of a manageable son.
She is fond of active exercise, and
manages the routine of the royal
housekeeping with skill and econo-
my, besides supervising her child
rens' education. She never wears
any color except blue and white, and
they become her well. Blue and
white striped silk is one of the nation
al products, and she wears it to en-
courage the industry. She is like the
queen we read about, and emulates
Penelope in industry. She is her
husbands companion and adviser,
and by birth is princess of Russia.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18

A Pontiac little boy was told at
Sunday-school that when he died he
would leave his body here. After re-
turning home he was much troubled
in regard to it, and questioned his
parents. His mother explained by
saying: "You will take the good
with you, but leave all that is naugh-
ty here below" He thought a mo-
ment, and looking up, said: swell,
guess I'll be awfully thin when l
get there"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18

paE" English SPAWN Liniment re-
moves all Hard, Soft or Calloused
Lumps and Blemishes from horses,
Blood SPAWN, Curbs, Splints, Sween-
ey, STILES, Sprains, Sore and Swollen
Throat, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by
use of one bottle. Sold by Ritchey
& Bostick, Druggists, McMinnville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18

Young Mr.. Bummer-"My dear,
didn't you enjoy my letters while was
away? ! fatter myself that l write
spicy letters" Mrs. Bummer-"Yes,
1 should say you carried your letters
in the same pockes with your cloves
for about three dSys before mailing
them. "-Burltngton Free Press.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-05-18
The Best in the World.

l think Swift's Specific is the best
blood remedy in the world. l have
known it to make some wonderful
cures of patients who were considered
incurable.
D. NJ. GRAYsoN, Crowville, La.
Treatise on Blood and Skin diseases
mailed free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta Ga.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-11

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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
STOWE

The Supervisor made a brief visit in tow
on Thursday of last week.
viii Smith and family now live on tb,
Thomas Downer place on West Hill.
A box party was held at Good Templars
hall on Tuesday night of last week.
Coupon Bonds'sswas played to a fair audi-
ence Thursday evening oflast week.
The News & Citizen man expects to see q
large number at thesP Postoffice next Saturday.
The firm of Pike & Wallace announces it's
dissolution on January 1, Mr.. Wallace retir-
ing.
1t is charged against Henry Sargent that
he was guilty of plowing on Wednesday, the
11th inst.
Rev. Mr.. Douglass delivered his "Observa-
tions at Gettysburg" for the benefit of the
6. A. r. post in thetoWn hall Friday evening.
People from othar towns are liberalIv NAT
ronizing our Christmas emporiums. for they
behold nowhere else q like magnificent dis
play of holiday goods.
Old and young peoples dance will be oiven
at Dike's hall on Wednesday evening Dec
25. The proceeds, so cents percouple, will 90
for the benefit of the orchestra,
Ethlinda, youngest daughter of Ira Cham
berlain, died on Tuesday of last week, aged 2
years. The funeral services were at the
Branch church on Wednesday, Rev. Mr..
Wright officiating.
The town was full of entertainments last
week, all local in nature and generally well
patronized. No town hereabouts EQUALS
Stowe in the get-up of an audience, or in its
appreciation, whatever be the show
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
WOLCOTT.

Geo. Allen, who was injured in Gates mill,
is conYalescent,
M Conant has been laid up with a bad
hand for four weeks past,
Do not forget to see the News & Citizen
man at the Postofice Friday afternoon.
Half-fare on the railroad for all who attend
Dow's ball the 25th. Agood time is expected,
5. G, Pennock has rented and will take DOS
session of the tenement when vacated by ii, e.
Nelson.
c. E. Clark tips the beam at 400, and
wears smile about seven inches long cause
1T a girl and weighs Sta lbs; born Dec 10
Mrs A. p. Dow returned on Saturday last
parents i2T % q iliS we % or ,sI,,trn
and fancy goods. Seespd. in another column
Christmas trees and concerts at the Congre-
gational church Wed1ssdaX evening and at
All are invited.
]. W. Norris, of the q. V. NJ, Burlington
will give lecture at the M. E. church Thurs
day evening of this week on American Civil
ization and Its Duties
The Universalist society viii hold basket
sociable at the church Saturday afternoon
and evening of this week. All interested IN
the work of this society are invited to be
present, as business of Importance will be at
tended to,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
CAMBRIDGE

The Sons of Veterans entertainment was a
decided success.
M. NJ. Parker, Esq, one of our Cambridge
boys, has been elected President of the Board
of Trade at Washington.
Christmas presents of a useful and orna-
mental character may be found at H. N.
Young's. Read his new adv't.
The rush for Christmas goods at Hulburd
u Burnham's has commenced The assort-
ment is good and the prices low
MUSICAL FEsTIvAL.-Prof G.. S. Cornell.
teacher of vocal music in the public schools
OF st. Adams, will hold a musical festival at
Reynolds Hall on Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday of next week, at which the follow
ing talent from Burlington will appear: Mrs
w. ). Nay, sopranos; Miss Ida j. Stanley,
contralto; III. l.. Walker tenor; F. NJ Corse
baritone; Miss Mabel Paul pianist, and the
Howard Opera House orchestra of eight
pieces Concerts will be given on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday afternoon and even
ing. a special feature of the occasion will be
the symphony concert Christmas afternoon.
Prof. Cornell has won reputation as a sing
ing and musical director which entities him to
success. Entertainment will be provided free
for all who join in the chorus, and the rail
roads will carry passengers for fare one way
between Morrisville and Cambridge, <
special feature of the occasion will be the
concert Christmas afternoon
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
NORTH HYDE PARK.

Read our clubbing list ON second page.
Minnie Peck is in Wolcott for few days.
Sanford Place, from Lowell, has moved on
to the Fields place,
George B. Allen attended the Masonic meet.
ing at Wolcott Monday.
Carmie O. Field has moved back to the
Wooster farm in Johnson.
Winnie Eastman died Wednesday after q
long illness, and was buried at Centerville.
Parkhurst Bulard have put up 300, 1000
feet of logs on their Bell lot, and the end is
not yet.
Albert Heath has opened his paint shop,
and although he has been abroad for some
time, he has not forgotten how to do good
job.
Saturday evenings concert by the Eden
band was very enjoyable affair, netting
them SO. Come again, boys, and we will give
you larger house.
CARD OF THANKs.-I wish to extend thanks
TO the people of North Hyde Park for their
kind attention to my daughter in her last
sickness Also to the many friends who as
sisted me during her death and burial
G 81. = 81 l.. L.. EASTMAN.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
HARDWICK.

Read our clubbing list on second page.
The torres are all full of Holiday goods.
W. II. Taylor and wife have gone to Wheel
ock.
A. W. Dawson returned to Chicago last
week.
Shattuck has lots of goods suitable for
Christmas.
The discount on school district taxes ex-
pires Tuesday. -
A. D. Hopkins has sleighs and robes to sell
in Aiken's building.
The Aikens have been trying to repair their
aqueduct this week.
Mrs. Gilcreas fell from load of hay, Tues
day, and was qnste badly injured.
A. E. Clement has putt grocery and pro-
vision store where he had his furniture husl-
ness.
The CITIZEN man will be here Thursday, Dec.
26, so make up your mind what you want
| for nnnnrS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-12-19
ELMORE.

Helen Richardson went to Newport last
week.
Remember the league meeting Saturday
evening.
Prayer meetings are now held at the church
Sunday evenings, with good attendance.
School opened in the new school-house with
sixteen scholars, three more coming this
week.
In the issue of Dec. 5 the sum expended
upon the school-house should have been
$S16.57, instead of $S76.57.
A fair audience assembled at thenew school
house Saturday evening to hear Rev MIR,
Douglass address The speaker congratu-
lated the people upon their new house, and
presented positive and radical ideas in regard
to education. He especially urged thorough
ness in common English before attempting
sufficient to buy an Unabridged Dictionary
was raised; also enough to clothe certain
children, to enable them to attend school