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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07
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EXPERIENCE AS AN EDUCATOR.
Though n Man May Live Long In the
Land He Is Never Done Learning

Though Man May Live Long In the
Land He Is Never Done Learning.
The school of experience is often
costly one, but it is generally
thorough one. Lessons learned from
experience are generally more lasting
ly and effectually impressed upon the
mind than those which are merely
theoretical, and young mans educa-
ton is never complete, or at least
never actually on the road to compile
ton, until he has studied in the varied
and ever expanding school of practi-
cal experience. Theoretical education,
however thorough, however well
taught, can never fit man to begin a
practical business life with any assur-
ance of success, anywhere but at the
foundation. Theory is undoubtedly
the foundation of ali practical knowl-
edge, but, without the actual practice
and experience, is of little value.
This Is fact which too many young
men at the present time ignore, and
which sooner or later proves their
ruin. They are wont TO think that,
because they, have passed a successful
course at school or college, and have
mastered the theoretical problems,
they are fitted to enter upon the prac-
tical application of theory without
further study, and make success of
their undertakings.
A mans education is never com
plete, and those who have the sense to
see and acknowledge this are the ones
who will be most sure of becoming
successful. The longer a man lives,
the more thoroughly he becomes inn
pressed with the fact of his limited
knowledge, and he is never moro
easily and thoroughly impressed with
this than when he begins practical
business life. He starts in with the idea
that he knows it all. Theory has
taught him cause and effect, and he
has only to follow out his calculations
to attain the desired end.
The fallacy of this kind of reason
ing is too evident to need further COM
ment, and examples of its results are
not wanting to warn any one against
pursuing such course. And still
how futile seem the efforts of those
who are able to advise to impress
these facts upon the minds of those
younger in years, and who have never
learned from the school of experience.
The theoretical school is the one in
which the young mind should first be
taught, because it is then that it is
more susceptible to such teachings,
and less able to profit by experience
requiring stronger physical develop
ments; but this mental training
should be supplemented by one com
bining both the theoretical and the
practical, and it is in this that expe-
r1ence proves itself most thorough
and able educator, and no young
mans education at the present time
should be considered complete until
he has been thus taught. Then, no
matter what conditions surround him,
whether he be the son of wealth or
heir to a humber inheritance, he is,
at least, fitted to take his position in
life with a knowledge of what life is,
and be able to provide for himself and
those who may be dependent upon
him for life's necessities. = Boston
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a Large Foot. Rather.

Americas champion Big Foot
John" has been unearthed in the wilds
of North Carolina, and be has his
shoes made in this city. He is di.
vine and gentleman of color, being
properly known as the Rev. John w.
Farnham, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Charlotte. The
size of his boot is 354, which necessi-
tates sole of 90 inches in length and
inches broad.
The Rev Farnham stands feet 1C
inches in his stable stockings and
weighs 410 pounds when stripped OF
his impediments When he strides
up the sanctuary aisle the foundations
rumble as if under the influence OF
an earthquake shock, and the stranger
within the gates jerks round expect
ing to see Gabriel and the last day
hand in hand
The enforced itineracy of Metho-
distic clergymen has caused Brother
Farnham no little annoyance, for no
sooner does he find in one town cob
bier that can fit his feet than he is hns-
tied off 90 another far distant. Re-
Gently, however, the problem has
found a solution. The dominic has
had a quantity of mammoth lasts and
uppers, sufficient tC last till dooms-
day, manufactured and sent to shoe
house on Eighth street in this city.
Thus provided he can rise superior TO
his big footed fate by having the fin
ishing touches added whenever there
is need. The privilege of half soling
the reverend's boots is counted rare
one.-Philadelphia Record
rhe Power Of Music.
How many of the people who are
fond Of music and recognize its great
power over the human organism ever
stop to seek the source of that powerf
How many ever go beyond the melo-
dious sound TO seek out its real spirit
There are not many. The comoina-
ton OF sounds into chords of various
kinds. with the elaborations known as
musical floriture, pleases the ear, and
through the ear the spirit. But the
real alliance between the human soul
and the soul of the composition is sell
dom recognized. There is the closest
kind of alliance between the two. II
is this affinity that links all humanity
and ell music together. One can real
ize the bond ON the planta ton, in the
ranch, IN the lumber camp, even in
the desert. Music holds its power un-
der all circumstances and IN all con-
ditions. Master Geoffrey in Detroit
Free Press.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07

Mr.. J. 4. Rushin was walked the
other night by bright tlssh of light
in his room, which lasted but i, second
and went out. AS the light died away
he heard a rat running like fright
ened quarter horse. Il seems that
match had fallen on the hearth and
the rat got hold Of 1t during the night
and struck it. Mr.. Rushin is of the
opinion now that a large per cent of
the fires that are termed incendiary
are the result OF rats and matches. =
Marion (Ga.) Patriot.
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a Dog That waits for "Amen..

Mr.. w. S. Wells, of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, is the possessor of a beautiful
black and white cocker spaniel, which
for intelligence is not surpassed by any
dog in the state. Every morning, as
soon as Boss hears his master stirring,
he brings his slippers, after which he
scampers to the front porch for the
morning paper, always being careful
to close the door after him. Boss
never thinks of retiring for the night
without first saying his prayers. He
places his front feet upon chair,
bows reverently, closes his eyes and
nothing but ''amen" pronounced by
his master will induce him to cease his
devotions
One evening as Mr.. Wells was
closing the house for the night Boss
came in with what his master suppos-
ed to be bone, but when ordered out
with 1t refused to obey, and insisted
upon delivering to Mr.. Wells what he
held In his mouth. Upon examine
ton Mr.. Wells found, to his great sur
prise, not bone, but his spectacles
and case that he had dropped by acci-
dent in the barn while attending to his
horse Boss Is not for sale. -Philadel-
phia Press.
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rarest stamps.


At al evening party recently a
young lady was asked to parse the
sentence, He kissed me-" She reluc-
family consented. He" she com
menced, with unnecessary emphasis
and fond lingering over the word
that brought crimson to her cheeks,
is pronoun, third person, singular
number, masculine gender, gentle
man pretty well fixed, universally
considered a good catch. Kiss is a
verb transitiye, too much SO, regular
every evening, indicative mood, indi-
eating affection; first and third per-
sons, plural number and governed by
circumstances. Montreal Star.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07

aunt Judy Huson died Sunday,
October 6, aged 20 years. Who that
ever broke bread in the dining room
of the "old Huson hotel does not re-
member Aunt Jadyf Governors,
United States senators, congressman,
Legislators and other distinguished
men have been kindly waited ON by
this faithful servant, 50 long al the
head of the principal hotel in this city.
Old men now alive will feel sal when
they hear of Aunt Judy's death. She
worked well. filed her mission faith
fully, and has gone up higher TO en-
Joy the reward Of good deeds done ia
the body Milledgeyille (Ga) Record
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THE SINGING REEDS.

Twas piper gaunt and poor
Piping at palace door,
Sang his pipes so sound and clear
ali the mobiles turned to hear
Long ago, she loved me dear,
She that slew and laid me here;
Low she laid me down TO rest
With q wide wound In my breast.
Lady, win ye never take
Pity on the dead that wake?
Take me hence, and let Inc sleep
In the graveyard dark and deep.
For the ripples running chill
Keep me, waking, Wa ing, still
| am waking. waking. yet
Let me sleep, May Margaret"
Said the old king, bent and gray:
'Doleful airs thy pipes do play;
Where get ye such playing reedsy"
I'm yon bonny water meads,
Where the swaying, signing sedge
Plainteth by the rivers edge.
have lost my piping skill,
For they play but as they will
And the princess in her place
Lifted up her lovely face,
50 'Tis my lover, false and fair
Spoke she thus), that lieth there;
Bear him thence, and let him sleep
In the graveyard, dark and deep
Lay him down, and let there be
BY his side place for me.
-Longman's Magazine
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Very Likely.

JOHNNY wonder why can't,
make my kite fly. !
Elder Sister-Perhaps the caudali
appendage is. disproportionate to the
superficial area.
81 don't think that's it. | believe
there isn't weight enough on the tail"
Texas Siftings.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07

Uncle Richard Reid, colored, is
about 20 years old, and is Baptist
minister in active service. He has
fifty-one grandchildren, the oldest 19
years and the youngest five weeks. He
has fourteen children living, and eight
dead, making twenty-five In all. He
Is now living with his second wife,
who reads the newspapers for him.
Abbeville (GS.) Times
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,rhat Rare stamps arc worth.

The high prices which the rarest
specimens of stamps now realize will
explain how it is that the trade in for
geries has become what it is in these
days. The 1S40 English stamp, V. r.
(blacl), with the letters in the upper
corners, will easily fetch f10 used and.
f5 unused. The black stamp, without
the letters Y. R., can be sold for one
penny and two pennies each. The red
penny English stamp heads are not,
worth much more than waste paper
price. The standing prices are for the
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07
leaves. But amidst ali the ap-

rel leaves. But amidst ali the ap-
-plause and enthusiasm, Rossini turned
to.a friend and said: II would give all
this brilliant scene for a few day of
youth and love-" Contrast the mel
ancholy feeling of Rossini, who had
everything that this world could give
him, to the joyful experience of Isaac
Watts, whose misfortunes were innu-
merable, when he says: "a
The Hid of Zion yields
A thousand sacred sweets
Before we reach the heavenly fields
Or walk the golden streets.
Then let our songs abound,
And every tear be dry;
We're marching through Inmannel's
ground,
To fairer worlds on high
ENDURE BADNESS AS GOOD SOLDIERS.
II is prosperity that kills and trouble
that saves. While the Israelites were
on the march, amidst great privations
and hardships, they behaved well.
After awhile they prayed for meat,
and the sky darkened with large
flock of quails, and these quails fell
in great mu1titudes all about them;
and the Israelites ate and ate, and
stuffed themselves until they died.
Oh my friends, it is not hardship, or
trial, Or starvation that injuries the
soul, but abundant supply 1t is not
the vu1ture of trouble that eats up the
Christians life; it is the quails it is
the quailsl
cannot leave you until once more
/ confess my faith in the Saviour
whom have preached. He is my all
in all. / owe more to the grace of
God than most men. With this ar
dent temperament, if had gone over
beard ! would have gone to the very
depths. You know can do nothing
by halves.
o to grace how great debtor
Daily I'm constrained to bel
i think all will be well. Do not be
worried about me. I know that my
Redeemer liveth, and if any fatality
should befall me, l think should 90
straight. | have been most un-
worthy, and would be sorry to think
that any one of my friends had been
as unworthy Christian as myself.
But God has helped a great many
through, and I hope he will help me
through. 1t is long account of
shortcomings, but if he is going to rub
any of it out, think he will rub it all
out
And now give us forI go not alone)
your benediction. When you send
letters to friend in distant land,
you say via such city, or via such
steamer. When you send your good
wishes to us, send them via the throne
of God We shall not travel out of
the reach of your prayers.
There is a scene where spirits dwell,
Where friend holds intercourse with friend;
Though sundered far, by faith we meet
Around one common mercy seat
And now; may the blessing of God
come down upon your bodies and upon
your souls, your fathers and mothers,
your companions, your children, your
brothers and sisters and your friends
May you be blessed in your business
and in your pleasures, in your joys
and in your sorrows, in the house and
by the wayl And if, during our sep
aration, au arrow from the unseen
world should strike any of us, may it
only hasten on the raptures that God
has prepared for those who love himi
utter not the word farewell; it is too
sad, too formal a word for me to speak
or write. But, considering that have
your hand tightly clasped in both of
mine, utter kind, an affectionate
and a cheerful good-byl
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Who the Other FolIow XHsa.

"Joe, you were up with Miss Jenk-
ins until 12 o'clock last night"
eyes. l was trying TO outsit an
other fellow"
''Oh, that was il, chi I've been
there myself. Who was the other fell
lowl"
Her her.-Epoch.
The phylloxera has attacked the
Grecian currant, Greece's great staple,
threatening grave disaster TO Greek
finance, as the export duty on the
currant is one of the most importan,
elements in the revenue.
Bishop +. ID. Huntington, of Syra
cuse, n Y, refuses to occupy the
town residence provided for him by
hisdiocese, preferring All unprctentious
house in the country.
The secretary Of war has decided to
accept the offer of the Indian Rights
association 10 purchase a tract OF land
In North Carolina for Geronimo's band
of Indians. now confined at Mount
Vernon barracks, aud la establish
them in more civilized mode OF
i;fe
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An Anecdote of Wendell Phillips.


This reminds me, without any spe-
cial connection, Of an enecdote of him
self which Wendell Phillips once told
me. A number Of years ago a poor
man, whose case, for some reason or
no reason skillfully presented, had ex-
cited good deal Of sympathy among
Boston philanthropists, conceived the
idea of having an entertainment given
for his benefit, and prevailed upon Mr..
Phillips and the Rev. William r.
Alger, both of whom were at that time
extremely popular speakers, to give
him what would be known in theatri-
cal circles as benefit. The affair was
very well advertised, men being even
employed TO carry. placards about
town, a means of advertising more
novel then than now, and it was ex-
pected that Music hall, the place
chosen for the exercises, would be
crowded. But from some cause or
other, the weather, rival attractions,
or what not, the patronage was so
light that the amount received for
tickets was not sufficient to pay the
expenses. On the day following the lee
ture Mr.. Phillips received call from
the beneficiary, who informed nun
that the expenses were go more than
the receipts, and, just as the orator
opened his lips to express his regrets,
the visitor added coofly:
II suppose that of course you and
Mr.. Alger viii be responsible for the
balance" Who really did pay that
deficit do not know, but the incident
pretty well illustrates the moral atti-
tude of the people who live by the
sympathy of the community.--Arlo
Bates in Book Buyer.
Tho sparrow's Family.
The fecundity Of the English spar
row is enormous As computed by
the department of agriculture the pro-
geny of single pair in tep years
would number 275, 7i6, es3, 69si
Sparrows accommodate themselves
with great ease to the home of their
adoption, and seem well pleased with
all parts of our country, possibly be-
cause living is easier here. Mr.. John
Colam, secretary of the Royal s. z. c.
A., told the writer that the sparrow in
England Is not polygamous.-New
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07

Steward he said, feebly, in the
small hours of the stormy night, try
ing 10 turn over in his berth; stew
ard, what's thatf"
saThe sailor ON deck, sir"
"Yes, but what did he say just
now7'
g All well, sir"
my, what liarw
And then he turned over and moan
ed NAL de mer moan Ocean,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-11-07

The regal red poppy" has recently
been found to have the valuable power
of binding with its roots the soil In
which it grows in such a manner that
it will prove most valuable in support
ing embankments. Already French
engineers have undertaken the SOW
ing of railway embankments With
poppies.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
Person al.


{. Mornhinveg Sr.. Frank Brand and
Chris. Deitlein are taking in the heal
ing waters at Sour Lake, Tex.
Miss Ethel Costello, of Morgan City
is on visit to friends in town.
J. II. Rutledge, of Petite Prairie, has
spent a day or two in town since oul
Hast.
Widow Josephine Ewes, of Washing
ton has been visiting relatives in town
during the week.
Miss G. Dejean, who has been on a
visit to friends at Lafayette, has return
ed home.
Henry E. Estorge, who has been re-
cuperating at Biloxi, has returned much
improved in health, and is once more at
his post of duty at the Clerks office.
Miss Gertie Bell, the wild western
belle, shed the light of her countenance
upon our community during the week
John w. Rhorer has been On visit to
relatives at Fairmount during the week
Jules Robin, of Jeanerette, treated
his old friends in town with call few
days since.
L. Bushnell, one of Vile Plates most
respected residents, gave us all appre-
ciated call on Wednesday.
Leon Wolff and Max. Klaus, staid and
sober residents of our neighboring town
Of Washington, were in town on We'd
nesday.
G.. S. Elms and w. c. Satterley, have
spent day or two during the week at
Melville.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
IL ain.

/ Rain, rain, the never Cca.lnS RAIN -
when will it let upo The ponds, cou
lies, and bayous are full to OVertiOWlng
and still it pours. The entire continent
is most copiOusly watercd, and many
are contemplating the building Of al
ark in which to float in the troubled
waters, which their prophetic souls pre-
ceiye to be near at hand.
Disciples of Saint SWithn, Mother
Shipton, and other weather prophets arc
in high glee over the prospect Of juicy
future. Young Prob is dubbed "Im.
prob
We have read for many years OF tho
decrease Of the rainfall, which was al
legged to be due to the cutting down OF
the forests, which if continued until
forests ceased to exist, would end the
rainfall, impoverish the crops, includ-
ing that Of grass, foliage, etc, aftcl
which the earth would dry mp and blow
away.
Are the secrets OF the weather manu-
Gactury never to be known, or are they
really as intricate as they are deemed
If the tropics arc constantly and per-
petually sending vapor to the realms
above to be waited wherever the wind
b,oweth, then what have the forests to
do with it any how ,
We can readily understand that the
hnstruct ion of the forests in the Mort h
and West, may permit a large or unnsu-
al quantity of snow 20 suddenly melt
under al intense heat Or q warm south
erly rain, causing the over How of rivers,
breaking of dams. submeroiDg of lands
in the carly splingtime, which If pro-
tectcd and shaded by forest trees would
gradually yield u2 its portion day by
day to gently swell the streams, and till
the ponds and reservoirs, which supply
the mills, but which must finally reach
the bosom Of seld mother ocean, that
nurse, whose supply of the fluid, which
refreshcs but ,rHever incbiiates, never
does or will di'y tip.
While the rains continue, We must be
content to do rs they do in Spain when
it rains-let it rain.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
The state Farmers Union COsi-
yentiGn.

Your correspondent had the honor to
attend the State Farmers Union, as a
delegate of the Parish Of St. Landry.
That body Of farmers was pronounce
ed to be the largest, and by far the most
intelligent that mas ever congTegAted in
the State.
The delegates were truly representa-
tive men, and no doubt had the good of
the order at heart While differing in
opinion, all were willing to Cuncede to
the majority, and they seem to be will
ing to sacrifice their time, labor and
energy to defend cause which they
have so nobIy ApoIscd,
The proposed establishment of cot
ton bagging factory, shows unmis-
takably that the farmers are determine
to persistently cnmbat the .ute bagging.
The last remnant in Il certain county in
solemnity, while in some part OF Louisi-
form of a monstrOus giant, showing
conspicuously its criminality and in
every village the bell tolls its ienomi-
nous death-it echoes from the hills to
the mountains, thence down along the
Fathers of Waters to the great Gulf.
The use of cotton bagging as a suOstl-
tute for jutc bagging is no longer an
experiment but success beyond the
most sanguine expectations.
Among many other important sub
iects, education received much atten-
ton by the convention, and no doubt
ere long proper measures will be taken
to insure better educational facilities.
No country or institution can prosper
without this potent factor
The Union adjourned last Saturday
after five days session, to meet at Baton
Rouge next August.
The ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT is an ex-
cellent paper; it contains in addition to
the official matter much Interesting
news both local and general.
A MEMBER OF +. [.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The next Annual Session OF High school, Col
lege, and of the III. Sophie NeWcomb Memorial
College for young woAlen, will begin Tuesday,
October 1st. Entrance examination on Mon
day, September 30th.
High School Course years. College Course
years. All departments supplied with labo
1;ttories and other aids to practical Instruction.
The Manual Training department is well sup
piled with apparatus for wood working, black
smthing, forging, brazing and soldering and
machine construction.
Parallel College Courses lead TO the degree of
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. There
is practical course i'll Electrical Engineering
and complete plant of the Edisaa System for
instruction.
The III. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College
for young women offers Il full course in science
and letters
Special courses in Art and Literature. There
is an Academical Department which prepares
students for the College. College course, 800
per annum. Preparatory course of two years,
$50 per anntIm.
The Law Department opens November 18th,
II. G. Miller, Dean. Medical Department opens
Octobe2 "ist, Stanford f. Challle, NJ. D., Dean.
For general catalogues, address
WM. 0. ROGERS,
Secretary OF the Tulane University,
Aug 33m New Orleans, La,