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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
Its excellent Quantities.

Commend to public approval the Cali
forpia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of
the taste and by gently acting on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, it cleanses
the system effectually, thereby promot-
ing the health and comfort of all who
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
Commercially Decapitated,

Putts-Why did you call this ticker
'-guillotine" just now?
Margins-Because my head went
into the basket" after the tape, when
we came over here.-Puck.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, nv
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

THE Big three hit the nail on the
head when they appointed q purchas-
ing agent for the city. The money
saved by having only one authorized
agent to do the buying, will pay the
salary of one of the SunerYisora.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

Some druggists may tell you Sthey
as Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic;
thew have not. Insist upon having 1t
even if the poor druggist don't make
quite as much as he would done had he
sold you some other preparation. Cure
guaranteed. aug1-6m 1m'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
How to Cure Am Skin Diseases.

Simply apply Swayne's Ointment. No
Internal medicine required. Cures tet-
ter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the
face, hands, nose, ETC., leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy. Its great heal
ing and curative powers are possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your druggist
for SWaYne's Ointment. toot9. 3m
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
In the Wings.

Lowgee (the basso)-There is critic
over there listening to the music.
Heisee 1.-THE tenor)-Oh, no, he isn't
He is listening to the discords.-Puck.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

A great many people have expressed
establishment at the rapid manner IN
which Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic
gained popularity. 1t is not remarka-
BILE at all. We simply said it would cure
chills. 1t has al ways done so. Try 1t.
Price so and 70 cents. No cure, no pay.
aug7-6m I'm.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

Charlie (who has stayed late)-Oh,
Miss De Freeze, I've an idea! Miss De
Ereeze-well, an idea is not much good
unless you carry it out. He took the
hint and his hat.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
LAND SALE.

]. M. Mayes VS.. r. H. SAMSON ct al.
DURSU ANT to a decree entered in above
i styled cause at the October term 1891 OF
the Chancery Court for Maury County at
page 81 Minutes of said Court, will on NJ on
day January IS, 1892 publicly sell at the
Court House door in said town of mbia
the following described track or parcel OF
land to-wil: situated in the oh Civil District
of Marry County, beginning III the center OF
the Hampshire pike at a point immedlately
North of an oak now standing inside the
enclosure of Fleming and wife, and running
thence Eastwardly with the center of said
pike about 20 feet more or less to poidt I'M
mediately North of an old rock fence inside
said enclosure but recently torn down, then
Southwardly with said old rock fence EN- IRE
Iy in.o the lot OF ground herein described $50
feet TO a set rock, then Westwardly about ~
feet so as to correspond with the North line
in length to a Set rock, thence North ZSO Ieet
to the beginning.
Terms OF sale. Said sale will be for cash
which is cut off. A. n. AKIN G. M.
dec25-t ds ByJ. @. Dexter, ID. Q. q Nj.
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piles, Piles,i Itching Piles,

SYMPTOMS: Moisture; intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tu-
mors form, which often bleed and ulce-
rate, becoming very sore. Swayne,s
Ointment stops the Itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists or
by mail, for so cents. DR.. Swayne d Son,
Philadelphia. oct9 6m.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

PULASKI has electric lights. Who
would ever have thought this Of staid
old Pulaski.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25

THE Lynnville (Giles County,
Progress, has turned its toes to the
daisies.
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was In This Case

''Time is money" remarked Broke.
with sigh. as he gazed at his watch
and steered for the pawnbroker@-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
.nro~y nOT DpOpS

LEMON HOT DROPS
Cures all coughs, colds, hoarsenesses
sore throat, bronchitis, hemorrhage and
all throat and lung diseases. Elegant
reliable. Csc. at druggists. Prepared
only by DIR. II. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
Inte-changea BILE Engagement Rims

Isabella-This ring that Charlie
gave me is very pretty, but it is too
tight
Arabella-Well, you see, your fingers
are somewhat stouter than Alice
Observation-Disclosures Circular.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
F.D. LANDER. Editor.
Call for Meeting OF the County Demo-
cratic Executive Committee.

The members of the Democratic Exec
utive Committee of Maury County are
requested to meet in the Circuit Court
room on Monday, December 18th at II
O'Clock, to discuss and determine the
mode, manner, and time of selecting the
nominees of the party for county offices
for the election to take place next Au
gust. This meeting is also called fol
the transaction of any business brought
before it by any member of the com
mfttee. F. D. LANDER, Chairman.
Following il list of the committee:
District No. l. William Oakley.
4" 2. j. II. Kennedy.
+" a" 3. Hamp Hardison.
+" 4. N. M. Kerr.
&" 5. J. T. Jones.
60 9. NJ. b. Tomlinson.
&" z. T. A. White.
=" 8. j. w. Medley.
8. F. d. Lander.
{" 9. j. G. VOORHEES,.
4" q" 9. L. p. Padget.
10. A. b. Harlan.
" IL. w. II. Nelson.
&" u. J. p. GOodloe.
g " ID. w. G. Cecil.
IA. John w. Sowell.
&" Is. John T. Akin.
" 10. Willard Worley.
&" II. J.T. s. Greenfield.
&" Is. B. N. Johnson.
" 10. John McMinns.
E" ~. M. L. Allen.
- q. G.. G. DaimwoOd.
" %. James A. Sanders.
q. William Parks.
a." "A. John +. Smith.
%. I. ID. Grove.
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LAND SALE.

j. E. Ingram VS.. ]. q. Ingram.
PURSUANT to a decree entered in the
i above styled cause at the October Term
of the Chancery Court at Columbia, viii on
Monday, january IL, 1892 sell at public sale
at the Court House door in said town OF CO.
lumbia the one fourth interest of defendant
J. q. Ingram in ami to the following tract
to- wit-Situated in the 18th, CIVIL District of
Maury County Tennessee, bounded on the
North by the lands of Mrs. Jane Jordan ana
]. s. Frierson, on he West b. the Columbia
Central Turnpike and the lands of ]. 3.
Frierson on the South by the lands of j. X.
Orr and on the West by the lands of l.. l..
Fricrson and j. w. S. Ridley, containing
about 70 acres.
Terms of sale.-Said sale will be on a credit
of twelve months and note bearing interest
from day of sale, with approved personal
security will be required of the purchaser,
and a lien retained to secure payment of the
purchase money. A. N. AKIN, G. NJ.
dec25-fds ByJ G. Dexter, ID. G.. NJ,
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One touch of grip makes all the world
fael urItn,-New York Press,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-12-25
Letter Lists,

List of letters remaining in the office
or the week ending Dec. 25th, 1891.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
Bronson Alcott's Potato Bugs.

The Listener heard a singular story about Bronson Alcott at Concord the other day, told to illustrate his remark able guilelessness of nature. When the potato bugs first began to ravage the eastern fields, good many years ago, Alcott had promising potato patch, and his next neighbor also had one, the two fields adjoining, with a fence between them, Alcott rose very early in the morning and went at his field, and was out of it by the time his neigh Dor got up.
 The neighbor worked very industri- ously clearing his vines of the beetles, which he stripped off into a tin pail and then put into fire which he had built near by, but he seemed to make no impression upon the pestilent in- sects. One day Alcott passed by as the neighbor was thus busily engaged and saw him putting a pailful of the potato beetles upon the fire. The phil osopher looked very much pained.
 My friend" said he, 'I wonder how you can be so cruel as to burn those in- sects."
 Have to do something with them, J said the neighbor. 1T see your vines look pretty clear. What do you dc with yours?'
 "Oh," said Abcott, 1T gather them off carefully into Q basket, and then, as gently as l can, throw them over the fence into your field l"-Boshon Tran script. .
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13

Choosing the Better Part.

Men have early learned the law of self preservation. They specialize. They choose that pursuit and that recreation which best suit their natures and their needs Does not the artist steadily re- fuse to be a merchant2 Does not the broker refuse to paint foors9 Does the historian expect to be equally learned in astronomya Does the.want of knowl- edge or experience in any business or study prevent appreciative and respect ing intercourse between men7
 Let woman realize, then, that she cannot compass the universe. Let each woman quickly take account of her stock in trade, of her mental endow- ments, her capacity and her strength, and from these let her select what is best for her to do and to be. What ever is wisest for her home-that trin- ity of husband, children and self-is her better part, which can never be synonymous with mere pleasure, self indulgence or stagnation. - $ Let her then resolutely turn her back upon all those ambitions foreign to this purpose, for no thoughtful wo- man will find her aims too narrow, even when she has restricted her aims as much as possible. Let her not be deceived into spasmodic efforts in other directions by other women whose aims are not like hers. Let her not attempt to reach for their successes, or look upon her own as in- significant or insufficient, for she will soon find in wisely ordered, tranquilly lived life happiness and strength (which shall not be taken away. ."-Harper's Po1or
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
The Window in Art and Literature.


 Many famous picture has window for it's setting. Noah sending forth the dove from the little cubit window. The mother of Sisera looking out at win dow as she cried through the lattice, ''Why is his chariot so long in coming2' Sister Anne at her watch on the top of the tower, who saw only s'great cloud of dust coming this way" Charlotte Corday, ever standing behind prison bars. Is it accident that in fiction all pleasant things are seen from within, while pain and disappointment turk in ambush for those who look through the wrong side of a window? A beggar child feels all the lonelier that she has no part in the Christmas cheer which she regards from the outside of lofty easement.
 Poor Enoch Arden, tempted by the glowing window of Philips house, saw framed in that comfortable square of ruddy light" his happiness and his de- spair. But from Casa Guid windows the mistress of magicians looked down upon a little child singing 70 Bella Liberta" and 'leant upon the music as theme" for masterpiece of art. It was inspiration that gave the name of The Open Window to the magazine of the Shut-in society. Through it the dear feeble folk catch @ glimpse of the great, busy world, where their heavy feet may not go. It is like draught of wine to them.
 'Look out, not in," is law of phys ical as we'll as of mental hygiene. 7, It is like lifting the lid of Pandora's box. Woes fly out, leaving the blessings to be counted. Chicago Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
Worth of Good Breeding.

It is more to the point to say that | is important to keep the passages of the nose perfectly clear, to have the mouth well closed and mobile The last thing before leaving privacy should always be 8 toilette de neg, clearing it by sniffing water of cologne and water, or spraying with the handy atomizer which has so many uses for the toilet besides wasting perfume.
 There is no surer way of keeping the eyes bright than by keeping the nose clear and breath free. The compound stupidity of the stuffed head, the yer mouth eyes and open jaw betoken not only physical but mental incompe- tency.
 A youth or man cannot have good sense if his nasal and breathing ap- paratus is out of order, and of neces- sity affecting his brain. Physicians find that the stupidity of many chil, dren at school vanishes with the cure of catarrh, that sure sequence of want of intelligent care in early years. The trouble removed, the lungs and breath working. freely, the blood in body and brain aerated, the child seems to wake into new life, loses it's loginess and grows bright and playful as the bright est of its mates. Boys in their teens and twenties often have a touch o1 catarrh from sleeping in stuffy, un ventilated rooms.-Shirley Dares Let
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
A Hint for Q New Dress.

Now for new dress Pick up bit of claret velvet and have some good dressmaker resolve it into short round waist. There are among the winter 'sleft overs" remnants of black silk, lined or checked with red, which can be bought cheap, and will make up beautifully. You, of course, will make up the skirt, and here is the way to do it: Put six widths in it, gathering the front and sides as little as possible, and lay the back in a fan or double box plait.
 Cut a fourinch ruff1e on the bias, double, not hem, the top, line it, and sew about the sides and front gores. As all the dresses drag, and all women must follow the fashion, look well to the facing of your skirt. Use for this purpose some excellent quality of cash, mere or closely woven stuff. You will only need little, and good piece will save repairs. Buy, too, the best grade of braid. Rubber is not used for this purpose, nor is any calender or steel put in the lining. The drawstrings are depended on to hold back the fullness. Then, too, 8 girl must learn to walk SC as not to throw her skirts from heel tf heel.--New York World. !,
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
LOcusts aa Fond.

Diodorus Siculus, who lived about 60 B. C., described tribe of locust eaters in Ethiopia, who were accus- toned to secure their yearly supply of food by setting much combustible ma- terial afire in a valley when the swa ms of locusts passed over, so that they were stifed by the smoke and fell to the ground in vast numbers, to be subse- quently gathered in heaps with salt and so preserved. Owing to their peculiar diet these people never lived to grow old, being eaten up by maggots which bred in their flesh. Locusts are much used for food in Africa today. Flights of them are considered such blessing by the natives in many parts that the rain doctors are employed to fetch them by their incantations. - Washington Star. t,...
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
Tn. Perfection of Ores. Fitting.

Dressmaking has become a work of art, and only the true artists can model the figure as it must now appear. The bust must be fitted as for a statue, the lines and curving from the chest de- mands individual study, and not a wrinkle must appear over the short shoulders The back Oh, the back Is the bete noir of the cutter, filter and wearer. A small defect may pass in the front bodice, but the back must be perfection. It must be narrow across the shoulders and mold the hips as if it were a cast of plaster of paris
 All this must be done with fewer seams to the bodice. The sleeves are quite loose at the top, set in with a puff resting just so many inches over the shoulder, according to the height and width of the wearer, and the neck may be finished high or low, or worn with out any band if the taste and style of the wearer so demands.
 The Medici collar is in favor with those ladies who have long necks, but it must be admitted that they are warm for summer. Nothing tells the story of a homemade dress more plainly than the high collar. This part of the dress requires skilled artist to make 1t success.
 The same precision must be carried to the skirts. They fit the hips as tightly as the bodice does the waist. The length must not differ a quarter of an inch fiom the required touching length, front and sides, while a few inches extra may be allowed for the slight dip" at the back. To procure a plastic fit Paris dressmakers have cut the skirt on the bias. The lines of striped goods are made to meet in points in the front, and they must join perfectly in the widths, for there being no gathers or plaits the stripes show as on the back of bodice. Such arc the umbrella skirts, and only the skilled hand can cut utthem.-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
Well Paid Wom en.

There is no working woman more in dependent than the forewoman of g large millinery establishment who has no pecuniary interest in the business. Her salary may range from $2, 900 to $3, 900 year. In some cases she is the European buyer of the stock, and the firm pays her expenses to Europe twice @ year. There has been no effort on the part of such women to supplant men who formerly did all the Euro pean buying, but their superior ability has lifted them to the highest places in their business All this Is but an other example of the value of individ
 ual effort in opening fields of work to women and of the utter folly of all or ganized effort to force people to accept women in fields of work for which they have shown only mediocre ability. =
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
AN ACCOMMODATING RAILROAD.
A voluble old Gent1eman's Mishap nn,
 How 1t Was Remedied.

A voluble old Gentleman's Mishap and
 How It Was Remedied.
 'Ive heard of railroads so accommo- dating that the trains would stop and let passengers get out and pick black berries along the line," said John G1- bert, the travelling groceryman, "but ran across a railroad up in Pennsylva- nia the other day that can give the blackberry railroads many points. This railroad runs between Montrose, in Sus- quehanna county, and Tunkhannock, Wyoming county. It is a narrow gauge, and does big business. It is mo- nopoly, too, but it evidently means to treat every one fairly and kindly. The day was a passenger on this road a very voluble old gentleman sat in the seat directly in front of me. He talked much, and in talking he opened his mouth very wide. He had store teeth, and the plate had either shrunk or the old gentleman's mouth had expanded since the teeth were fitted to him, for they kept bobbing up and down as he talked like piano keys in action.
 You better look out, old man. I said to myself, for if you haven't got g. string to those teeth the first thing you know they'll desert you
 'We were tipping along at a pretty good gait. It was warm day, and the old gentleman had his window up. Pretty soon he opened up with few remarks, in the middle of which he felt compelled to laugh. He gave one hi larious snort, and zip! shot that set of misft teeth out of his mouth. It wasn't satisfied with getting rid of his mouth, but it threw itself out of the car through the open window as well.
 "'Gosh all fishhooksp was what the old gentleman undoubtedly imagined he was saying, but his upper lip was caved in almost to his palate, and as he had to push it back and hold it there with his tongue before he could talk his words came trifle thick and full of splutter. That was all the old man said, hut he showed his head out of the window and looked back man. fully toward the spot where his teeth had left him. We were gone mile or more, l guess, before the conductor of the train had learned of the old gentle mans bereavement. He pulled the bell rope. The train was stopped. Then they backed up to the place where the teeth had shot out of the window. There conductor, engineer, fireman and brakeman formed themselves into a searching party, and went to work to look up the lost teeth They searched the country on both sides of the track for several rods, up and down, and at the end of half an hour a brakeman shouted: ..... ..- ...
 Here they be'
 s'He had found the old gentleman's teeth. They were all there safe and sound. The old gentleman showed them in his mouth and then said:
 ! "sGosh all fishhooks! I'd a ketched fits when got home if hadn't a found them teethp
 '"Then the train started, and the old man commenced his talking where he left off when his teeth had got tired and quit him. Nobody seemed to think the stopping of the train and go- ing back after the teeth was anything out of the ordinary every day way of managing railroad, and wasn't go- ing to be conspicuous by kicking; but it was accommodating, wasn't it2"-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13
August 20.

1592-George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, an infamous favorite of James l and Charles I, born; assassinated 1928. 171O-Battle of Saragossa Bonaparte's war in Spain).
 1847-Battle tor battles) of Contreras and Chur- ubusco American loss 139 killed and 826 wounded; Mexican loss at least 5000 killed and wounded, 5000 prisoners and 37 cannon. 1S5O-Honore de Balzac, French poet and cratic writer, died in Paris; born 1799 1S66-President Johnson proclaimed the resto- ration of peace, fixing this day as ''the end of the war; for judicial determinations. lS82-The British seized the .Suez canal
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13

1sap-John Tyndall eminent natural philoso- pher born in county Carlow, Ireland 1se3-eseneral Burnside, with IS, 900 men, began A fonced march to Knoxville. Horrible massacrea at Lawrence, Kan, by Quantrell's guerillas; l40 men murdered and lS5 houses burned; thereafter no quarter was given by either side on the Kansas Missouri border; the fate of Quantrell is still a mystery. 1s6k-Battles at Summit Point, Va.; Duvall's Bluff, Ark; Memphis, Tenn, and College Hill, Miss; Forests dash into Memphis was among the most brilliant and success ful exploits of the war;
 1se0-Treaty of peace signed between Guate- mala and San Salvador.