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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
A SCOTTISH SUPERSTITION.
The Remarkable Powers Are Credited to
the Seventh Son,R Seventh Son.

Ihe Remarkable Powers Are Credited to
the seventh Sons Seventh Son.
Even among the intelligent and COM
paratively well educated Highanders
the superstitions which have been
handed down from remote ages have
many ardent believers. Superstition
regarding the treatment of disease al
ways dies hard, This receives striking
confederation in the ancient belief re-
garding kings-evil. In connection
with this tradition, the seventh sons
seventh son was also credited with
miraculous powers; and the following
extract from letter, written apparent.
ly by person of some intelligence,
which appeared in the Glasgow Herald,
illustrates the tenacity of popular err
ror. The writer says:
with us, in Scotland, it is well
known and universally believed in, but
with difference. The last of seven
sons born-no daughter intervening-is
considered a natural doctor, and should
not be brought up to any other profess
sion, but has never, to my knowledge
at least, been credited with the posses
sion of extraordinary healing power;
they were clever and successful doctors,
but nothing beyond. 1t is the seventh
son of seventh son who is gifted with
the marvellous power of healing by
touch. Touching for evil by kings is a
mere superstition, but that a healing
power is actually possessed by septimus
septimis is an assured fact, and there is
no secrecy or reservation whatever OBJ
served here with regard to it's applica-
ton.
/ had servant once-Mary Keogh-
whose father, being a seventh sons son,
possessed this gift. Numbers of people
came to him, and amongst many other
things she told me of woman who
brought her child-a terribly diseased
title boy-entreating Ter father to cure
him, and Mr.. Keogh consented. He
made a slight cut on the inside of his
own leg, just deep enough to draw
blood; this blood he applied to the
sores; whether once or ofener can moi
say, and the child recovered. And you
may see him. mem, any day you please
as fine a young man as walks the
streets of Dublin 1t is well known
and generally believed in the west o
Ireland, that the blood of three Irisl
families--the Welches, Keoghs and Ca
hille-is the finest thing in life for tn,
cure of any cutaneous disease-rose Ii
e., erysipelas), wildfire, shingles, etc,
and l imagine that it may have been t,
him, as a Keogh, the woman came, ant
with no reference to his birthright, o
which it is not only possible but prob
able she may never have heard. Eithe
way, the child was cured. visite,
this person several times, intending t.
question him, but found him so i'll tina
l did not like to do SO, and he died o.
January II, 1888. He had ten daugh
tiers, but only one son, and has left n
inheritor of his marvellous gift.-N, Y
Ledger. ....
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
PURITAN SMALL BOYS.

Rigid Discipline Practiced in the Early
New England Churches. ~.'s7~
In a book in which Jonathan. Trum-.
bull recorded the minor cases he tried
as justice of the peace is this entry;
"His Majesties Tithing man entered
complaint against iona, and Susan
Smith, that on the Lords Day, during
Divine Service, they did smile" They
were found guilty, and each was fined
five shillings and costs. But it was the
small boy" whose behavior in the
meeting house provoked the Puritan cl-
ders to groan in chorus, "Foolishness
is bound in the heart of child"
The boy behaved badly because he
was seated with other boys, instead of
with his father and mother in a family
pew. They were herded together on
the pulpit and gallery stairs, and tith-
ingmcn and constables were appointed
to watch over them, land see that they
behave themselves comelic, and use
such raps and blows as meet"
In one parish it was ordered in town
meeting that there be some sticks set
up in various places in the meeting
house, and fit persons by them and to
use them"
In Miss Earle's book, "The Sabbath
in Puritan New England" story is
told of Doctor Dallin hearing noise
while he was praying in church in
Quincy. The minister opened his eyes
to discover the cause, and saw red
haired boy clutching the railing on tn,
front edge of the gallery, while a ven
cradle deacon clutched the boy. At last
the balustrade gave way, and boy aud
deacon fell with a crash. The deacon
then led the boy out of the meeting
hou'e, and swishing sounds, accom-
panied by walls, were soon heard from
the region of the horse-sheds.
Parson Chauncy, of Durham, whel a
boy in his congregation misbehavec in
meeting and was punched up by The
tithingman, would stop in his sermon,
and calling the offender by name would
ask him to call at the parsonage The
next day. At these Monday intervie VS.
such tender and beautiful lessons were
taught the bad boys that they lool ed
upon Mr.. Chauncy as model of Chris
tan patience and gentleness.
A Yankee trait early showed itself,
for in 1929 the town of Medford passed
an order to prosecute ''all who cut the
seats in the Westinghouse" Th'se
Puritan boys would white, and in
spite of the tithingman's watchfulnrss
the seats were hacked and cut. outh'S
Communion
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
AN ADEPT AT REsIGNING.
The Accountants Novel Method of TAX
Ing Vacation.

Ing n Vacation.
Living in fashionable town within
committing distance of New York is a
gentleman who invariably attracts at,
tention by his long hair. Strangers
always conclude that he is nothing
less than a great lawyer or bank presi
dent When the more curious ask his
fellowtownsmen about. him they are
told the following story: ts& s&&
One day the gentleman, who is one { 4
the best accountants in the metropolis
stepped up to the president of the banL
by which he is employed and said hei
had decided to resign and that the
resignation must 60 into effect immedi.
ately. ~ sHM o. III
The president was 10th to lose SO
valuable man and urged him to recon
slider the matter. lie talked with him
for an hour bnt to no{ purpose. The
employe, whose skill as. p. matthew's,
tician was beyond anything ever met
with by the officials of the bank, was
bound to- leave the instit,,tion sbut
absolutely refused to give any reason
for his doings.
The accountant left that day and The
bank was obliged to get along as best
it could without him.
Ton days later the cashier was
astonished on entering the bank to
find the accountant hard at work at
his old desk. The mathematician said
good morning, just as he had done
every day for years before he resigned,
but offered no explanation.
The president and cashier decided to
let their strange acting employee keep
ut his work and ask no questions.
Three months later the accountant
went into the presidents office again
and rendered his resignation. 1t was
accepted, and the man was absent for
n week or more. Then he suddenly re.
turned.
The same thing was repeated again
and a,yain. Now it is standing joke
in that bank that the accountant has
resigned. It is his way of taking a
vacation, lie never stays away more
than two weeks. N. Y. Commercial.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
A QuAoK IN AFRICA.
He Took Cattle rs Fees and Soon Acquired
Thousand Animals.

A German agent in the southwest AT.
rican possessions of Germany writes to
in Berlin that confidence
men and scamps have invaded even
that ,sparsely settled and half-savage
region. He says that year ago white
man mountaineering through the coun-
try carrying on his back bag filled
with medical nostrums. Little atten.
ton was paid to him, but it was found
later that hc.knew nothing whateverof
medicine, and that his little plasters,
waters and drugs were worth no more
than SC. much fetish. He ,heralded, his
coming every where, just as the duack
doctors do in this country, and, the sim
minded natives floclted to him from
far and near to secure the benefits of
his wonderful treatment. lie remained
onlytwo or three weeks in place, and
then would seek other fields, He took
payment in cattle, and from place to
place he drove his herd, which cost him
nothing for food and kept rapidly in
creasing in size.
Finally he reappeared on the coast
with herd of about one Thousand six
hundred cattle out of which he had
bunkoed the natives. AS he had no
medical skill and the contents of the
mysterious bag, probably were not
worth ten dollars he found the business
paying one. The natives, after he
had swindled them, made up their
minds as to his tr1e character, and the
German agent writes that it probably
would not be safen for any itinerate
dealer in medicine and cures to travel
through the country; however honest
and competent he might be.
The agent says, however, that there
is fine opening in southwest Africa
for some young practitioner who is hav
ing hard work building up practice in
Germany. lie names the town where
the young man SHOULD settle, and says
he is confident that n few years prac.
tice among the natives there would en-
able him to return to Germany with a
snug little fortune. The agent will ex'
ercise great care to prevent any more
quacl1s and humbugs from getting into
the country and giving the natives al
unfavorable impression of all white
men.-Chicago Times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
CLIPPINGS OF MIRTH.

IT is sign you are growing old II,
when. you visit your friends, you are
taken oftener to the cemeteries than to
parties.-Atchison Globe.
PEOPLE who are all the time talking
about charity beginning at home are
not the ones to do very much to help
her get good start.-Ram's Horn.
THE girls are dressing more like the
men every season, but we have not
noticed any of those suspenders the
dear things are wearing this summer
fastened with a ten-penny nail.-fon-
kers Statesman.
Mr. BULLIoN-"Yes, my wife and
daughter are in Europe, shopping"
Mr.. Scadds-''in PARISH" Mr.. Bullion
mo. told them wouldn't pay for
any but an English speaking noble
MANN. Y. Herald. ..f
Mrs. BAGLEY dropping into a chair
and throwing off her bonnetl-"We
had such a lovely time a. the CONVEX
sazione this afternoon. One of the men,
bers has separated from her husband"
Mr.. Bagley-"And?" Mrs. Bagley-
And she was not present. Boston
Post Z
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Niagara Falls Excursion-Aug, IS.

The c., II. & d. will run another of
their grand cheap excursions from Gin
cinnati to Niagara Falls and return
August IS. The round trip rate will be
S., 90 from Cincinnati, $500 from Day
ton aud $500 from points north thereof
and correspondingly cheap rates from
intermediate points. Toronto will be
SLOO higher and Thousand Islands $500
more than Niagara tickets. For sleep
ing-car bcrths and tickets address any
c., II. & D.agent or +. o. Mccormick, e.
Z. & r. Ag't, Cincinnati, 0. The special
train will leave c., Ii, e ID. depot, Gin
cinnati at p. IN. August IS.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Done to a Turn.

"Do you kill the germs in the hydrant
water, ma'am?" queried the family ply
sician.
eyes, try to, doctor"
"You boil the water, suppose"
"Not now, doctor; it's SO thick we
bake itl"AChicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

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, clcanses the sys-
fem efectually, dispcls colds, head.
aches and fevcrs 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 re syrup co.
- SAN Francisco, cAL.
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW YORK. N.Y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Tho Harvest Moon

Brings chilly nights and Hay Fever turks in
every locality Until Dr.. Hoxsies Certain
Group Cure was introduced to the public,
there was nothing known Tint could re
lieve, much less cure tlfis disease This
great remedy gradually causes this Gnnogt %
Uisitdton to disdpocdr entirely from the s&stfm
50 cents. For sale by all prominent drug
gists throughout the state. A. ?. HoXie, Buf
falo, N Y, manufacturer, s.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Mistaken Identity.

"Who is that old rounder, JalIeP l
see him in every dive enter"
"Hush, mani He's not an old round
er. That is Doctor Cavilhearst, the emf
nent divine. He is after sermon."--
Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
A Mitigating Circumstance.

He-Shocl1ing proof of insensibility
that marriage of Johnso1's, only two
months after his first wife's death
She-Ycs; but he insisted on having
the wedding a very quiet one on account
of his recent affiiction. PUCK. .a4
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

Frenchman-That lady to whom you
introduced me is charming. Issue well
connected? -.
Chicagoan-Well | should say so.
She's the wife of several Of our first citi.
zens. -Harper's Bazaar. f.r
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
A Suspicious Circumstance.

"Mr. Tilbow called to-day and re-
turned the umbrella you loaned him
last week" -I4 gods YsSt,l 1u .u
Ibid, eh? Well, by Jove! | wonder
what game that fellow is trying to play
on me?"-Chlcago News ~
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
G. o. d.

Road Agent stopping funeral)-
Hold up y'r hands! Iwant all tn money
we've got! D..s -.t. ...
Chief Mourner-Bless mel Here's the
undertakers bill collector already. -
Life
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
To Bob Up Serenely

in the morning, feeling refreshed, tight
hearted, spri ,htly-as il you could slug a
stave or two, for instance, your digestion
should be good, your liver and bowels all
right, your nerves vigorous. These cndow-
menls Of the healthy are conferred by Hos
letter s Stomach Bit ers, which renews di
gesiion, ESTABLISHES regularity of the liver,
bowels and kidneys, and averts malaria and
rheumatism. lG s. %" u ..+'
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
PnradoXiCal,

( sRosalie- Some men think that Miss
Bullion Is pretty. ..... r.,O ..
Grace-The idea! Why, one Of the
best artists in town did her portrait,
and it was so good that the academy re-
fused to let the hideous thing in the ex-
hibition,-Harper' Bazaar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
"A Case of Extcnded sympathy.

Bingo+That was IA sad thing about
Witherby. The poor fellow has had
the delirium tremens LrllFA.C .1
/ Mrs. Bingo-NowfI understand what
his wife meant when she spoke of his
illness this morning, She said she could
sympathize with me.-Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

.|'Tm the most unfortunate man in
the world, said Binks. "Why, l found
eve theater tickets in the street this
morning and every one of EN- was for
last nights performances - Brooklyn
Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Only Half Way.

Algy-Mr. Bunker, think I have
been in your employ long enough to be
entitled to an increase in saalry. ..t
Bunller-I agree with you partly, Mr..
Differs. think you hare been in my
employ long enough. Jury.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

He-You have quite number OF
bracelets on your wrists
She-I love bracelets. ....
He-Do you love anything elseP
.She-Yes;l my mother.-Jeweler's Cir.
cular.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Supply aud Demand.

Hostess-What has become OF Sandy
Smith, who stood so high in your class?
I Alumnus-Oh, he's taken orders.
Hostess-He's in the ministry, thenr
Alumnus-No; in a restaurant. Jury.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

The worst cases of Chronic Ca
tarrh in the Head, yield to DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. So GER
tain is it that its makers offer $500
reward for an incurable case.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

j. S. PARKER, Fredonia, N. Y, says;
"Shall not cal on you for the 500 reward,
for betieyo Halls Catarrh Cure will cure
any case of catarrh Was very bad" Write
him for particulars Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Where badgers Are Found.

The Zoologist says that the badger IS
found in all North America, but this il
probably mistake of the books, fol it
is certain that there are thousands Of
men living in the Mississippi valley who
never saw badger except in menag-
erie. The animal is said to be abundant
in Canada and along the Rocky noun
tains of the northwest, but does not 20
farther south than Colorado.-Omaha
Bee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

FLANNEL. next the skin often produces a
rash, renewable with Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whistler Dye, 50 cents
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
August
Flower

l had been troubled five months
with d, spepsia. had fullness
after eating, and a heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. Sometimes 4
deathly sickness would overtalc
me. I was working for Thomas
McHenry, Druggist, Allegheny City,
Pa, in whose employ I had been for
seven years. fused August Flower
for two weeks. | was relieved of all
trouble. l can now eat things |
dared not touch before. l have
gained twenty pounds since my re-
covery. J, D. Cox, Allegheny, Pa. q
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
The Only One Ever Printed-Cam You Find
the Word?

There is inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. Tho same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The Dr. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name Of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free. '.f..r
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

WHEN q lone traveller comes to an abyss
it doesn't crafty him much to 'Fall in with
a friend "-Doston Courier
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

ScuRyY and scorbutic affections, pimples,
and blotchcs on the skin are caused by i'm
pure blood which Beecham's Pills cure.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

Perhaps the world will become wise
enough some day TO find out how il
comes that the people who have nd
children think they know the most how
to train them Rams Horn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

Prof Hurley says that the writing
of 1000 words is a sufficient weeks
work for any man. 1t is plain that the
professor never reported political con-
vention. Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

SPEAKING of tho small piece of ice. it's
generally a,warm day when it's left.-Phil-
adelphEI Times
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

Truth crushed to earth will spring up
like the man whose hat is being sat on,
whether the hat does or not.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

THEY arc called racing tips because their
patrons are so easily upset by them.-
Washington Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

PEOPLE on the fence never weigh much.
RAMS Horn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

TIE man who wrote "All things come to
those who wait never paused az railroad
restaurant for dinner.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

"A contented ass, as the Portuguese
say, enjoys long life" said Hicks,
"Why don't you make use of the fact to
get low premium on your insurance
policy" asked CynieuS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

IT is one thing TO be dude and quite
another thing TO be another dude Jury,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

TIE summer girl ha put up with many
rain beau. Rochester Post
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

"DTD any of you ever see,n rabbit hideg'
asked Unison. 81 have" replied Bellows
"rhey usually hide in brush heaps, clulnps
of grass or thiCketsn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

About all the difference wealth
makes in mans condition is that it
lengthens the chain by which he is
bound.-Atchison Globe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

IT is a wise railroad stock that knows its
own par.-Tcxas Siftings, ....
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
From Chicago.

"Ah-but she was his first wife, and
they were divorced Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

THERE is wide difference In horse sense
and horse talk Galveston News
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

THE fruit of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

A HEATED term -,''You're anotheE"-
Union County Standard
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
Extremely Scandalo,s.

ct was scandalous the way Dobbs
fiirted with his wife"
"Why shouldn't man flirt with his
xuifacn ...... .t..... ..... r.H .sal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16
NO DEFINITE INFORMATION.

Sewing Machine Agent-Lady offthe
house not in, eh?-will she be back
soon?
Native-Can't say, stranger-depends
on how fur she's gone--the last time. |
seen her wuz jest. afore the cyclone
struck here, yisterday.-Puck. '.tH
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

If boy is well thrashed he ought to be
'sas good as wheat Rochester Democrat
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

BULK is not always size. His daughters
handn is a small thing to look at, but big
thing to ask or.-Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

BRIGHTEST idea of the oentury-the cleo
trio light.-Dallas News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

HIGH church steeples are going out Of
fashion. 1t is proper that they should, as
they have long been a vane display.-Lowell
Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

FELLOWS in state prison don't sport very
much, but they lead fast life.-Biugham-
ton Republican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

THE leaf Of the banana is usually six
feet long by two feet wide,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-09-16

THE sharper understands other people
pretty well, but he often has to give himself
up.-Binghamton Republican.