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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
WHY some women Grow Old.

To keep young is the desire Of every
woman, and the wish is pardonable
one. The world at large loves the sight
Of youthful woman, and nothing is so
full Of brightness as young face be-
meath a halo OF silvered hair. Every
nicely said," says some one; but how
can a woman keep young? She can't
help growing DID," My dear reader,
hundreds of women allow themselves to
grow old. They kill the youth in their
hearts when the wrinkles come, as come
they must, the glow quickly goes from
the cheek, the brightness from the eyes,
and the quick ness Of movement from
the body How. do they do this2 They
do it by making themselves believe
there is nothing good to be had out OF
life, by convincing themselves that
every word Of their neighbor, every &C.
ton, no matter how Innocent, covers q
selfish motive, and that all the world Is
looking out for its own advancement.
They regard gray hair as an indica.
,tion Of senility never as sign of wis
dom. Then, how can a woman keep
yOuuOp
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17

Every now and then sensational
writer stirs ripple OF attention BY
telling OF the alarming prevalence Of
the drinking habit among women. As
q matter OF fact, it is q custom that
never should, by the widest stretch Of
malice, be called prevalent When Q
woman does become intoxicated 1t seems
that all the world knows it. So rare
and surprising thing is bruited abroad
like the fall Of priest or the
misstep Of q clergyman. In our
very surprise and attention to
it we confess that it is unusual aud I'M
expected. Men in society may be drunk
as lords once q month, and all their
friends may know Of it; yet nothing Is
said of it which can or does harm thcm
in the delicate esteem of the world.
But just one lapse Of this sort on the
part of woman is remembered against
her forever; and men who hear her
spoken of associate this record against
her the very first thing that enters
their mind. She is blasted for all time,
and can no more wipe out the stain
than could Lady Macbeth erase the
proof Of her terrible crime.
But women do drink. 1t seems to be
the last stage in long, downward
course. Inebriety unhidden is her very
last step. There is no resting beyond
that. Once over the line that bounds
the land of sobriety she is gone ire
deemably. There seems no rescue for
her. All her grace is gone. All that
was once beauty has turned to hideous
offensiveness. All that was gentle and
kind is rudely vicious, brazenly cruel.
Now and then . policeman picks one up
late at night in some out-of.the-way
place and brings her to the armory.
She is unloaded with the roughness
male prisoners know, tempered trifie
siinply because she is less likely to es'
cape. She is never still, as some men
are when in their cups, but seems to
feel her degradation so fully that 81.
lence will drive her to thinking about
1t till insanity shall ensue. She talks
constantly, employing language she
never knew before, however low she
sank. She seems to repel the faintest
prompting of decent, womanly behavior
and to crush with all the vileness she
has heard in years each instructive
prompting to be true. Chicago Herald
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
Tho Car Saloon.

A gentleman writing to the Inter
Ocean makes the same charge against
the Pullman car saloon" the W. G. T.
U. has so often made: "Among the
many annoyances of travelling in Pull
man car nCne is worse to bear than the
saloon East year took q trip to Cal
ifornia and back BY way of Tacoma and
St. Paul. The through trains carry
liquor and it is sold and drank to
intoxication, and what with the
noise, profanity and gaming, l
determined never to spend any more
money to secure q sleeping berth
whom the porter is unable to Sc
cure quiet. 1t was my misfortune to
be located near to the state-room'
which was occupied by quartette OF
drinking and card-playing, swearing fell
lows lone an editor OF Minneapolis
daily, and twice did call for the por.
ter asking him to stop their noisy,
hoisterous conduct, but he said he could
not"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
Ono Step Towards the Goal,

The British Medical Journal sounds a
note Of alarm at the threatened destruc-
ton of the Greek Nation by alcohol
that arch enemy of all mankind. The
history of the attempt of the Hellenic
people to stay the ravages of strong
drink is an extremely interesting and
pathetic one. The Athenian law
giver, Draco, sentenced drunkards to
death. Pittacus ordained that drunk
enness should entail a double crime.
Locrian sustained the same legislation,
making an exception for those who had
the authority of a physicians prescrip-
ton. DR.. Joannes Phustanos is advo-
eating the formation Of Temperance
moderate drinking) societies on this
classic ground. This is one step, but a
very short one. towards the goal-total
abstinence
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17

ranks, and their enemies OF the CAUSE
have had no weapons Of their furnish
ing put into their hands to be used
against them.
But this can not continue, IL the one
and only consideration OF fitness is lost
sight Of; If q woman, simply because she
is woman, consents 4" become the tool
Of partisans and demagogues, and under
takes that which she is not qualified to
perform. The matter Of competing en-
bodies many things; first, natural abil-
ity, and last and by no. means least,
long and careful training where the
work is in any sense professional. This
can be accomplished only by serving
faithful apprenticeship; beginning at
the very beginning and acquiring thor
oughly every detail OF every duty re-
quirod. tits the only way in which to
acquire a thorough knowledge Of any
thing, without which there can be
neither security nor self-confdence-
both indispensable in the perfect admin
istration in public and private affairs.
AS for ability, the comparative ability
of men and women is very little dis
cussed nowadays 1t is so largely de-
termined by education and opportunity,
which have been so unequal until with
in the past twenty five years, that it is
too soon to look for any convincing
proof. But the evidences are certainly
encouraging; almost any thing woman
wishes to do she may undertake, with
out hindrance. With the same perse-
verence and energy that men bring to
their enterprises there are almost equal
chances of success. .yH
But there is no record anywhere, in
any profession. or in any calling, that
the nnskilled csn compete with the
skilled, the undisciplined with the dis.
ciplined. 1t is not proposition ipto
which six enters as factor in any rela-
ton whatever. It.. is an unalterable
principle, and admits Of no exceptions.
Women, by these standards have been
most fortunatesin their representatives,,
and IL can be- nothing bat misfortune,
If the standard OF representatio il low
cred in any respect. The very best is
needed, the best thinker and worker,
who has practical, knowledge, which is
an unfailing source of strength. AG
The weak, the incompetent, the un.
trained, and the latter, however wise by
nature, Is incompetent, can only fail,
and thus bring discredit upon the rest
Of woman kind. ...'t
Unfortunately, 1t is the failures that
are most closely watched and most per.
sistently pointed out as examples. The
successful are lost sight Of. There is
nothing to do but prevent failure, by
supporting, with all that personal advo'
cacy can effect, only those who have
been thoroughly fitted by nature and
education for the places they must fill.
1t is useless to say that the same test
is not applied to men; that men blunder
and defalcate, and that exact justice
should operate alike in both cases.
1t is, primarily, a question of abstract
justice; this must be admitted. Indica'
tions make it evident, however, that
higher qualifications in the future will
be required of men, and when that time
arrives women must not be their infer
iors but their peers. All that is re-
q uired to that end now will be an ulti
mate and lasting gain. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
IN COLONIAL TIMES.
How Drunkards Were Treated In the
Early Days Of Now England.

How Drunkards Wero Treated In the
Early Days Of Now England.
DR.. Hammond gives . couple Of in.
stances Of colonial punishment Of
drunkenness Here are others. 1888,
Massachusetts,: Robert Coles fined 2lO
for abusing himself shsmefully with
drink" and enjoined to stand with "A
Drunkard" in great letters on white
sheet on his back, 800 longe q the
Court thinks meete." The penalties
for repetition next year-disfranchise-
ments, etc. referred to by DR.. Ham.
mond, were remitted. May 1884,
on submission and testimony Of good
behavior.l T. Hawkins and John
Vauhan fined 2os for a similar offense
and selling ''strong water, contrary ia
an order OF Court" In 1913 and 1850
the colony made the harboring Of drunk.
ards penal But there is not tho slight
est evidence that the proceedings In
these cases were for sumptuary reasons.
1649: William c. was fined 40s. for
''misdemeanor in drinking, and corporal
punishment RENTED upon his promise
to avoid such occasions" The same
year, in New Haven, John Jenner, "ac'
cused Of being drunk, was acquitted. II
appearing to be of infirmity, and CO.
casioned by the extremity Of the
cold" "Mr. Molenour, accused, but
not clearly proved, was respited.
It could hardly have been the
object in these cases to prevent the
expenditure for the liquor, or to dictate
what the persons concerned should o.
should not drink! Nor when Thomas
FARMLAND was punished 'for drinking
! strong liquors to excess and entertain
ing disorderly persons into his csllal
to drinking meetings" = George F
Magoun, D. D.. in Popular Scienc'
Monthlv. = - - NNN " 's,l.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
!. G. THORNTON Z Bro, Agents.
INVENTION q; ;; &C. ~; 6: =:

hast amsng the wonders Of inventive pro-
grsss 10 . method and system of work that
can be performed all over the country with.
cut separating the workers from their homes.
Pay liberal; any one can DO the work either
ssx, young or old no special ability 10 ~.
CURED. Capital not needed; you are start.
ID free. Cut this out Aad return to ~ AL
- will send you free, something Of greet
value I'D Importance to you, that will stan
ysu IN business, which will bring yea II
mere money right away, thaa anything slss
- tie world. Grand sutat free. ,A1arsse
fays 1 Co., Augssta, Nains. III J ii
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17

THE New York clearinghouse re-
Gently Endorsed two checks to the value
of s.. l6s. 4S2 They did not represent
the outlay of foreign missionary
board, or even the output of grea,
mercantile house: they wire the prize
of single purchase of bees!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17

A SPANISH Temperance newspaper is
published at Valparaiso. Chilli. Recent
numbers contain articles on "AlcohOl
and Disease" and "Why Does Drink
Cause Death?" Record is given of the
organization of the third Spanish-speak-
ing lodge of Good Templars, formed in
that city.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-12-17
HOLIDAY GIFT,

nREA SEA Wonders exist In thousan4
Of forms, but are surpassed by tn
oees marvels Of invention, Those VIII
ore In need Of profitable work that can be dom
while living at homo should at once send theo
eeive free full Information how ether sex. d
Oil ages can earn from Is to rs per day and
upwards wherever they live You are starte(
free Capital not required. Some have MAD
over go In single day st this work. All suocee3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
THE VIRGINIA FREE pREss--raE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.

would be good idea to make them some
what longer than necessary in order that the
poorer parts of the effort could be cut out.
One of the Young men was willing to pay as
high as dollar for the work, while the other
thought ''kindest regards" would be sufi-
cient compensation. 1t is needless to say
that the first offer was declined with thanks,
while the gentleman who made the latter Of
fer was referred to certain gentlemen of
sporting proclivities, who have been living
on snow balls all winter, to prove what diff
ficult task healthy man would have SUBJ
sisting on kindest regards. Another request
of the same character came from bright
girl who is Just about to graduate and was
anxious to write a composition which would
be accepted as the valedictory. In speaking
of these occurrences, am reminded of the
candy manufacturer who wanted lot of
Numerous notices wrote for to put into con-
versation candy" 1t would be a mighty
big temptation for a man of my years to
write something that would be in any lady's
mouth, but | would decline such an offer.
Writing gum drop epitaphs may belong to
the domain of literature, but l do not think
so.
A party of young men were standing on
the Times corner few days ago, when a
tramp, who was very drunk, came up. He
asked for a dime to get nights lodging.
One of the gentlemen handed it to him with
the remark; you'll get your lodging all
right, but not by paying for it. You'll spend
this money for more whiskey which will
make you drunk enough to get arrested, and
then you'll lodge in station house" The
tramp made Decline for the nearest GIN
mill and invested in whiskey, true to the gen.
tleman's prediction. A few moments later
bright little girl came along and said, with
tears in her eyes and in a plaintive voice,
"Please, won't you give me nickel, so | can
buy loaf of bread for my mother?" She
was given the nickle Scarcely had she dis
appeared when policeman came along hav-
ing the identical tramp in tow who had been
given the dime for lodging. II guess my
nickel will do more good than your dime
did" remarked he who had befriended the
little girl. The party crossed to a cigar store
to take cigars on the tramp episode Standing
at the fountain drinking glass of soda was
the little girl. "Why, little one, thought
you wanted that nickel to buy bread for your
mother" exclaimed the astonished donor.
The girl looked up and screwed her features
into that expression of which only street
urchins are capable, as she retorted; Say,
what's de matter wild you. by you think
Pm chump." The moral to which is, that
life in the city is liable to make one lose faith
in human nature. I. ID. b.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

As a little illustration of the way in which
one manufacture creates another, we may
mention that the truck and oyster business
in Norfolk supports seven coopering firms,
which turn out half million barrels yearly
and employ one hundred and twenty hands,
representing 500 or 500 souls-quite little
village population. A hundred houses are
needed to shelter these people, the construc-
ton of which gave living to correspond
ing number of mechanics in the building
trades. Then there are the supply stores,
physicians and Others supported by the
wants of the coopers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
WILSON'S Intellectual Speech.

The Washington Correspondent of the
New York Star pays this high compliment
to the speech of our Congressman Wilson,
on the Trust bill:
In the debate on the Edmunds Senate
substitute for the Sherman Trust bill in the
House to-day, Mr.. Wilson of West Virginia
jumped at once to the front rank as leader
of the Democratic party.
His speech on the Mills Tariff bill, in the
last Congress, was regard as one OF the
abiest efforts ever heard on the floor of the
Honse, but that speech bore traces of care
full preparation, although orally delivered.
His discussion of the Trust bill and of col
lateral tariff problems to-day was entirely
extempore, and was about the finest argu-
mentative discussion that has been heard
for many years The West Virginian's
points were so effective that those of oppos-
ing views to him on both sides of the cham
Der fairly riddled his speech with questions
and Interruptions to all of which he SUBJ
mitted with good nature, and sent one after
another of his interlocutors back to his
seat with an answer which called out ring
ing Democratic cheers and not the slightest
demonstration of a counter response. Even
Mr.. Wilson's opponents, who believe he Is
wrong in his theories, on fiscal matters,
were compelled to admit that he got the
better of them in the argument
The batting and bowbeating to which he
was exposed has only been equaled in recent
times in the case of Mr.. Russell, of Msssa-
chusetts, no longer in Congress, who held
his own against nearly two-thirds of the
House on the wool question when the Mills
bill was up. Mr.. Wilson is more graceful
and effective speaker than Mr.. Russell was,
and he is equally ready in repartee. The
whole debate while he occupied the floor
to-day was an intellectual repast. Speaker
Reed, who had resigned the chair to Judge
Payson, of Illinois, as Speaker pro tem.,
was unable to resist the contagion of the
animated conflicts of wit, and came back
into the chair.
While excoriating the proposed Trust bill
at every vulnerable point, Mr.. Wilson de-
clared his intention of not opposing its pas
sage, and turned the laugh upon the adyo-
Gates of the measure by saying that even the
distinguished lawyer from Texas Mr.. Gull
bertson), whom the Republican members of
the Judiciary Committee had shrewdly put
forward to advocate the passage of the bill,
was obliged to admit that he could not I'M
derstand its provisions, and would have to
wait until the Supreme Court interpreted
them before even attempting to explain
them under these circumstances.
While complaining of the haste with
which the bill was rushed through, Mr..
Wilson did not object to its passage, and it
was adopted without division.
But the tariff points he made in the de-
bate will do for lively text book for mem
bers to draw upon when Mr.. McKinley's
what is to" comes up for action.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

Congressman Springer, of Illinois, on
Saturday took part in the tariff debate. In
the course of his speech he proceeded to
point out in facetious manner the benefit
which would inure to the farmer of Illinois
from the provisions of the law Cabbages
now were taxed 10 per cent ad valorem.
1t was now proposed to tax them three cents
per head. According to the agricultural
reports no cabbages were imported at 10 per
cent. How many would be imported at an
equivalent of so per cent? Laughter.
This was for the benefit of the Illinois farm
er. Laughter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

Hon. w. L. Wilson would make an ex-
cellent running mate with Cleveland on
the Democratic ticket for President and
Vice President in 1892. Mr.. Wilson is
comparatively a young man, and is i'm
mensely popular throughout the country.
As candidate for Vice President he would
win an enthusiasm for the ticke: that but
few men in the country would be able to
do. We therefore nominate for Vice Pres
ident on the Democratic ticket in 1892,
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, of West Virginia.
Charleston Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

Mr.. Mutchler, Democrat of Pennsylvania,
who has been appointed on the House APP
preparations committee by Mr.. Reed to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Mr..
Randall, was informed by Mr.. Reed that
the people of the country are becoming in
dignant at the immense expenditures, and
that he must do what he can to reduce ex-
penditures to the lowest possible limit.
Even Mr. Reed is beginning to apprehend
that the righteous Indignation of the people
will be visited on the spendthreft party in
power.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

The Superintendent of the Census has
warned the Supervisors of the Census
against the acceptance of money appropri-
ated by cities or municipalities, as is alleged
of western communities, to facilitate the
enumeration of the population. This is an
exhibition of virtue and adherence of the
improper use of money that should not be
lost on Senate Quay or Secretary Wana-
maker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

The annual meeting of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company was held We'd
nesday The following officers were re-
elected: F. j. Kimball, of Philadelphia,
president Charles G. Eddy, of Roanoke,
Va, vice-presdent; w. J. Hemphill, of
Philadelphia, secretary, and w. G. Nc
Dowell, of Philadelphia, treasurer. The
old board of directors was reelected as we'll.
The old officers of the Shenandoah Valley
Road were also reelected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Nelrsy Notes.

Ten thousand persons visited the Balti-
more on Sunday
The Democrats of Marion county have
organized William l.. Wilson club.
The Annual Convention of Southern Bap-
fists is in session at Fl. Worth, Texas.
Harry Deshon, II years of age, war ar
rested in Winchester for mail robbery.
On Wednesday afternoon last, in Wash
ington, Geo. w. White, formerly of Balti-
more, whilst riding a bicycle was thrown
against telegraph pole and fatally injured.
A son of Gen. Forsythe, four years old,
was run over by dog-cart in Washington
Wednesday afternoon, and died from the in
juries Gen. Forsythe was formerly on
Gen. Sheridan's staff.
In Richmond, Va, Wednesday afternoon,
the equestrian statue of Gen. R. E. Lee was
removed from the depot to the granite mon
ument which it is to surmount Five hun
bred women assisted in pulling the trucks.
The first days auction of lots at Basic
City resulted in the sale of 222 for Sill 500.
The second days sales were l24 lots for $50.
600. About 375 lots were disposed of dur
ing the three days sale, aggregating about
100000.
The Singer Sewing Machine Works were
destroyed by fire at Elizabeth, n. j., Tues
day night week. Loss, 100000. Fifty
thousand finished machines and $4,000, 900
needles were consumed. Three thousand
hands thrown out of work.
The New York Tribune says that Dr. ].
II. Douglass, who so faithfully attended
Gen. Grant in the latter's long illness, has
suffered from paralysis, and is in the Pres
byterian hospital of that city. He is desti-
tute. DR.. Douglass, who is sixty-six years
old, lost comfortable practice by his long
devotion to Gen. Grants case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

The St. Paul Pioneer Press, one of the
most influential Republican journals of the
Northwest, joins the Chicago Tribune in
making war upon the Mckinley tariff mon
strosity. Although published in the heart
of great agricultural population, the Pio-
neer Press ridicules and denounces the at
tempt to gull the farmers with the pretense
of protecting them with high duties on
wheat, corn, beef, pork, butter cheese, and
other products of which the country has
large surplus for export. >
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

A supplement of the Sun on Friday last
was Autograph of the Cruiser Baltimore"
and of the officers thereof. 1t is quite a
handsome souvenir of the visit of the model
war ship andrew to the City for which
it is named. The proprietors of the Sun have
pleasing way of showing their commend
able pridein Baltimore city which their
great paper has done so much to build up
andover whose interests it is a watchful
guardian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

Senator German has been chosen chair
man of the caucus of Democratic Senators
to succeed the late Senator Beck. Senator
Faulkner, West Virginia, retains his place
as secretary of the caucus committee, and
in him Senator German has an able lieuten-
ant-says the Sun correspondent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
See the Improved
CHAMPION BINDERS & MOWERS

before purchasing. Remember that the Cnanl-
pion machines are the most durable and the
most successful Of any in the market.
You can get all Of the repairs that are neeu'
ed for any Champion machines that have oeen
sold here
Road Carts. Farm Wagons, Hay Rakes, &c
&C.. at low prices for Cash.
The most complete stock Of General Haru-
ware in town at Rock Bottom Prices for Cash.
MAY 7, 1880. HORACE BEALL.