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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08
Two GniIty Conscienccs.

A Danbury youth went trout-fshing
the other day, and vcnturcd to drop Il
sly line into posted brook. Soon the
approaching figure of the owner loomed
up in the distance, and the DanbuIy
youth knew he had been seen. He took
incontinently to the bushes, where he
srent very miserable two hours in hid.
ing and caught cold that kept him two
days in bed. Meanwhile the terrible
owner, who was not the owner at all,
had sought similar refuge at sight OF
the original culprit, and not until his
teeth chattered like a typewriter did he
venture to leave the friendly but damp
shelter and sink away from -tllSssccne.
He was an elderly man, and his share
in the days sport resulted in four.
days rheumatic Boston Tran
script.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08
THE CRACKERS coURTSHlP.

y, fplax me how done my courtin' It's rather
,,1 fongqgc;
ALL coulantte tell you how loved, nur why 1
E.- lovediher So
II was durh Nv our powin' time; an one day
in the spring; .- n
When jist ez wuz thinkn' NV her, I hcarn my
sweetheart sing;
wuZ In the orchid workn', an smellin sich
perfume
Ez a fellcrs alus gittn' thar when the cherry
is in bloom,
Iwuz kinder tired like an thought I'd rest
So left the pow an hosses, an sot down on
- the stile, T.
Where the cherry tree was stan'in like a snow.
ball In its white,
III while the cows strollin' home ards toll the
vi comm Nv the night; I
W An she was follcrin after; thought I'd
@s know my doom,
% Fur wanted her to ans er when the cherry wuz
We in bloom. 49, E..-
FssI reched up in the branches cost an pulled
8Blg some blossoms fust, .t.,.
An made little poscy fur to help me DER the
~ wust; &C. e, l..tt
Sez then: miss Polly here's nice thing; an
won't you tako IT, too2" T.,
why, yes she sez, "1'll hev it, an I'll keep II
II jist fur youl"-
When she skooted of a saying: "But I'm boun
ka to hurry home;
~ Fur the milkn times a comm an the cherry
wuz IN bloom
Then ev'ry day that would meet her ed stop
an talk spell;
But then to save my hide from Ginny my a.
~ couldn't tell
talked a heap OF craps an sch like, an NV my
Sfeelns some
But somehow in the talkin spells the right word
~ IL PSwouldn't comei
An dreampt in nights about her. an about the
~ & sweet perfume
~ OF the blossoms in the orchid when the cherry
A wuz in bloom.
-. & Il axed her one day which she liked best blue
E pums or cherries, which?
4 An she lowed that folks who would; be foo
81 should alus ketch the SWITCH
st eAn'then she said, OF she wuz some folks shed
~ say thing or two,
Ez iist what folks ina ciPcumStdhce had aus
~ ort 10 dol
An thcn 1 kinder I ok the hint lske-ra'a
courtin' I'd resume
An git back to the PINT I'd left when the cherry
= wuz in bloom.
So one day at a nabor's shuckin VIC sorter stolc
away; ~,
,'a y. An, IvowcdI'd bust right then and thar, o.
make her say her say!
Seq /, them: Polly, whar's them blossoms yol
said you'd keep fun me?
1give EN- at the orchid stile and thar at the
cherry tree"S
She sez: "Why, have got en- yet; an keep EN-
.e|is :. in my room;
They allus make think Nv you when the
, ~ N5 " cherry wuz in bloom
That sounded sortcr hopeful like an scz t,
Polly then
II kinder want to marry an'-em-sheb blusheC
e '.r an axed me ''when?'
I'D you rcckin you would hev me, Poly;'-an
then she eant up near;
: y An when kissed her squarely-twict too--sh
didn't seem to keer
d" An here is what she tol me, sly like: II ought
'.'i,-.. en- ter PERFUME,
at well marry, OF you say so--whcn the cher
-; rfeS arc,in bloom
.t.t M v Moore in Detroit Free Press
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08
THE BETTER WAY.
Lead and Encourage the Boy, but Do Not
.u. Coerce.

Lead and Encourage the Boy, but Do Not
.r. Coerce.
Let your boy feel that you are always
ready for him, always interested in his
plans, however wild they may be. You
can no longer command him. If that
has been your only hold, then may God
have mercy on you and on him. His
Judgment is beginning to grow, per-
haps. Encourage it. Take him into
your councils. 1t will not hurt you to
ask his advice about family matters.
See how kindly he will take to being
looked up to. Do you not like to have
your friends put confidence in you? He
is only another you. If his self-respect
be small, you are cherishing its growth.
How do you treat the tender plants in
your garden? Do you keep sunshine
away from them, and step on each ten.
der little shoot as it lifts itself up to the
unknown light of great and strange
world? And as the plants gain strength
and courage to stand alone, do you nip
off their leaves savagely, and water
them with flood that they, have hard
work to stand against? Do You leave
them to droop for a bit of encourage.
ment, to grow awry for want of little
support to guide them till strong enough
to stand alonc2 Or do you furnish
props on every side, and leave the full.
grown stem derision to beholders?
Never let your boy feel that the
household is complete without him. He
may prefer anything and everything tc
his home, but when his reason grows,
he can not help coming back to it, il
you are faithful to your trust. Never
indulge in despair, however hopeless
the case may seem, but keep a beauti
full trust in Him that will shine in youi
welcome. he may not be worthy, but
he will grow to it'll. L. Hastings, il
| The Christian,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08
CONVENIENT KITCHEN.
Arranged to Expedite Domestic Work II
the Farm House.

Arranged to Expedite Domestic Work In
the Farm House.
The convenient arrangement of the
kitchen and proper location relatively
with the pantry, dining room and eel
lar have much to do with expediting do
mestic work and saving steps. These
things may appear to be of minor inn
portance to the man of the house, but
not to the woman, who is obliged to
spend half her waking hours in this
room. In houses already constructed
changes may be made embodying at
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08

difference of opinion" occurred be-
tween his beloved spouse and himself.
First let me say that though the present
Mrs. wilkins was the first TO bear his
q name (he was thirty when he married
herr Mr. w, for ten years previous to
this marriage had been welded to the
amber end of large and richly colorcd
meerschaum, which continued after his
new alliance to share with Mrs. w. his
affections. This rival the madam h ad
tolerated for twelve whole months, but
patience had at last ceased to be vir-
tue and this morning she declared war:
Now, George she began, you
know you are man of remarkable
will power, and whatever you set out to
do you invariably accomplish"
"Yes, wife; do you want me to over
y come your protest and insist upon your
buying that charming, that perfect
love of bonnet you described to me
last evening"
A years familiarity, you see, had
bred sufficient amount of the proven
bal contempt to bring him to the use
of sarcasm.
NO, NttlSt, ~ iSll tudt, nilC NIlu-
tinued, utterly unmindful of his inn
piled refusal to her request, whatever
& it might be; "but dear hubby" and
here she kissed him, "Td love you so
ss much more if it wasn't for that horrid
: old pipe of yours. How can kiss
YOU, dearest and be nearly cholIed and
poisoned every time?"
1t was pleading, dolefhl face that
looked up into his, and as he kissed it
he said he ''would think the matter
over" whereupon his kiss was returned
with compound interest
have related the circumstance of
this little domestic difference" about
as George told them to me. after he
came to the Office that day, and at the
conclusion of which he had spoken of
Swearing off on smoke" laughed at
him and thought of it only as one of his
sudden fanc!es.
Soon after this visited the dove1cot
one evening, and for three mortal hours
was importuned by Dolly with requests
10 make George stop smoking. How
could I promise such thing when a
pipe was my bosom friend and l count
ed cigars us familiar acquaintance.
However, a few days later George re-
fused my proffered weed with the re-
mark that he had told Dolly he wouldn't
smoke for week as a trial. 1t was a
trial to him, poor fellow. He looked
like consumptive al the end of six
days, and the glance that followed the
line of blush vapor from my cheroot
l., f,11
~ tell you, old man." he said, 'it
was only one day more, anyway, but
that one day -"uld have landed me IL
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08
Utilizing Old Furniture.

If you have in the house an old
fashioned, half-circular sofa, you may
arrange a corner with it by placing an
adjustable pole at right angles; over
this throw Bagdad curtain or Mojave
blanket; cover the sofa with repose in
viting pillows, and at just the right
distance above place shelf to hold u
lamp. A little taste and ingenuity
will suggest various ways of utilizing
old pieces of this kind.-Chicago Jour
nal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08

-Tommy-Say, paw! Mr.. Figg-
Well? docs a fountain-head have
water on the brain?' You 20 TO bedy"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-08

1t makes all the difference in the
world whether man or maid calls
you my dear fellow,"-N. \. Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
NEWPORT.
page =.

In his inaugural Mayor Honey said:
"You will find several old and tried SER
wants of the public whose services / sim
cerely hope you will find yourselves able
to re-engage." Among these was the ven
cradle DIR. Turner. whose official head has
now been chopped off after over a quarter
of century's faithful service, to provide
an office for Democratic henchman. The
board of health has never before been
brought into politics, but now its execu-
tive officer Mr. Kaull is named in the
death warrant There are four or five
candidates for the office and the two lead
ing applicants are both thoroughly unfit
in every respect for the position, but still
Mayor Honey's version of civil service re-
form" demands achange.
IL this general sweep was for the public
good, not word could be said, but when
the known qualifications OF the new office
holders are considered both friend and foe
voice their disapproval 1t has, however,
had one good effect in rousng the Repub-
licans 10 sink all difference and organize
for combined action. On Thursday
next n grand gathering of the Republi-
can clan will be held, and strong organ
iZation perfected for the coming Presiden-
tial campaign. The Young Mems Repub-
lican Club will open the Presidential can
vas by supper, when speeches will be
made and "a plan of action mapped out.
The torpedo boat Gushing was taken
out Saturday into Narragansett Bay for
the purpose of testing her compasses.
AT the Congregational Church last
night the Rev. +. +. Emerson gave the
last of his illustrated talks on hymn
writers, taking as his subject Ray
Palmer"
District Deputy Hon. John u. Peck
ham of Newport will be in Provi-
dence tonight To install the officers Of
Wayland Lodge, y. T.. q. Il.
News is received here of tho death of
Mrs. Mary Cranston Van Dusen at Mid
dletown, Conn, at the age of 100 yaars
and months. She was n native of New
port and lineal descendant of the old
colonial governors, the Cranstons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
CLYDE.

II has been decided in social circles to
have a repetition of the social which was
held in Temperance hall, Lippitt, on New
Years Eve.
The NEWS will be for sale at John Urqu-
hart's, opposite the bridge, every evening.
A large shipment of lumber has been re-
ceived for the Pike Planning Mill and is
waiting to be unloaded near the electric
light station.
The Rev. Frederick Adams officiated at
the Congregational church on Sunday,
preaching to large congregation.
Arrangements are being completed for
winter concert which will soon be given
under direction of the members of the
Congregational Sunday school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
RIVER POINT.

'orkmen and machinists have been
busy ever since Saturday morning repair
ing the large jack pulley over which the
engine belt runs, the pulley breaking
apart early on Saturday morning.
Eliphalet Bennett. one of River Points
oldest residents, died at his residence on
Saturday evening at 10 O'Clock. Mr.. Ben
nett was So years of age and succumbed to
that dread disease pneumonia. He leaves
wife who is IS years old and a large
family who will mourn his death.
The recent number of deaths among
aged people throughout the Valley is re-
ported 10 be the largest ever known for
many years.
The Installation of officers for Washing
ton Lodge, No. II, /. .. O. f., was held in
Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday evening.
District Deputy Albin +. Salisbury of
Armstrong Lodge, No. 81, being present,
while William Sweet, the retiring past
grand, will officiate as outside guard for
the ensuing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
The PAWTUXET VALLEY
The 0bsequies Of the Late Miss
Sally Baker.
OTHER FUNERALS TOMORROW.
The Death of Rose Callahan, for Thirty
five Years Housekeeper of the Late
Father Gibson-William Barney Buried
mt Pontiac - The Death of Eliphalet
kennett.

NATIcK, Jan. 1.-THE obsequies of the
late Miss Sally Baker were solemnized at
the Baker homestead on Saturday, the
Rev. w. l.. Wood, Of the Natick Baptist
Church, officiating. The remains were
conveyed to the family burial ground for
interment.
John johnson and Miss Hilda Lgberg,
members of the Swedish Lutheran So
ciety, was joined in matrimony at the
residence of the brides parents on Baker
street, Saturday evening, the Rev. Jean
Nelsiumus, the newly-elected pastor OF
the Pontiac Swedish Lutheran Church,
officiating The newly-married couple
held reception after the services. music
being furnished by the Swedish brass
band of Pontiac.
The members of Narragansett Tribe,
No O. Improved Order of Red Men, will
hold business meeting in the wigwam
tonight.
William Groves, who has been in the
employ of the Messrs. Knight, is about TO
sever his connection with the mills TO ac-
cept the position as overseer of weaving at
Lowell. John Maeee. "A former employee
of the mills and member of McGregor
Post, No. IA, G.. A. r., Phenix, will take
the position formerly occupied by Mr..
Groves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
Send for the Ambulance.

At Elmwood Congregational Church
last evening, the pastor, the Rev. j. Lam
bert, gave practical discourse, the
second of series on the Crimes of the
City," the subject for the evening being
Send for the Ambulance" The preach
er said that during the last year the
ambulance had been summoned 1886
times, proving how valuable an instru-
ment it is in conveying the sufferer,
either by accident or sickness, to the
hospital. 1t is then, he said that the
soft side of policeman's nature shows
itself, when he carefully attends to the
wants of the sufferer as far as it is in his
power. The ambulance is the medium
by which persons are carried to the pre-
sence of physician and is symbolical
of what Christians ought to do in bring
ing souls To the great physician.
Then again the ambulance is a chari-
table institution, and those who are as
sisted by 1t are expected, if they are able
to do so, to contribute to its support.
Charity, which is love in practice, is
necessary in the makeup of every true
Christian, whether he believes in an in
tellectual or a devotional religion. The
speaker mentioned the valuable services
in charitable direction of Florence
Nightingale, when she exposed herself
on the battlefields, of Harriet Beecher
Stowe in her Uncle Toms Cabin" and
others whose charitable acts have made
them famous, and compared the effect
of those acts with the effect of the words
of Voltaire, Tom Paine Ingersoll and
other noted infidels. What has infidel-
ism ever done for civilization or what
charitable institution has it ever found
ed?
Another comparison between the
ambulance aud the Christian the speaker
made. When the ambulance carries a
sufferer to the physician he is not turned
away, and when one soul brings another
to the great physician he welcomes them
with outstretched arms and carries them
ever in his bosom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11

sense Of that world fingers in the hearts
OF many who even deny it right to ex-
ist in their beliefs. -
We all have the power of distinguish
ing right from wrong. do not fear to
say that every man has a conscience,
however vicious its teachings may be.
Every man, whatever may be his con-
ception of God, carries through life
some sense of moral responsibility to-
wards God.
The differences among men, great as
they are, become insignificant when
compared with the essential ways in
which they are alike.
Ifmankind are essentially alike then one
religion should answer for them all.
Upon this assertion it is not preposterous
for any religion to claim that it is for
the whole race of men. He who made
man made this religion for man. He
became the teacher of the human race
and the great friend Of all sorts and con-
ditions Of men. When He died he died
for all men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
Darwin and Snencer.

DR.. Lewis G.. James of New York gave
a lecture yesterday afternoon at the Bell
Street Chapel on Darwin and Spencer,
the Teachers of Evolution" As apostles
of scienceDarwin is greater thanAristotle
and Spencer greater than Plato. Oar
wins first great work was given to the
world in 1859. He was an opposer of
slavery and staunch friend to the Union
cause during the civil war.
In 1855 Spencer issued his principles
of Psychology" which formulated the
principles of evolution. Between these
apostles of science, Darwin and Spencer,
there was no spirit of jealousy: but each
recognized and acknowledged the ability
of the other. Neither was the originator
of the development theory, for it is to be
found among the ancients. This is the
achievement Of Spencer-the discovery
of evolution as a scientific fact.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
WOONSOCKET.

The new Common Council is thor
oughly representative body of men. They
are fifteen in number with an average age
of AZ years, the oldest having passed his
6lst birthday and the youngest being %
AS regards nationalties, Scotland has
two representatives, the land of the sham
roch an equal number, while two Cana
dians, one German and eight natives of
this country complete the list. Fourteen
different branches of business are repre-
sented.
Several Of the best debaters of the pre-
vious council have been laid on the shelf
and it is difficult TO say whether their
places will be filled by the new lights.
President Cass' voice will be missed from
his accustomed seat, as he had an opinion
TO express on ali questions and his office of
president will deprive him of that privi-
lege.
The council will have several important
matters to dispose off this year-the sewer
age question, the contract for electric
lighting which expires July ! and the
Hamlet bridge question, which is now
slumbering, bat will be awakened soon.
The auditorium of the Methodist church
was crowded last evening, the occasion
being a Union service held by the Congre-
gational, Baptist, Presbyterian and Meth
odist churches. combined. On the plat
form were seated the pastors of the
churches named above. The order of ser
vice consisted of a praise service conducted
by the Rev. III. f.. Cooke, scripture read
ing and prayer by the Rev. G. w. Rigley,
and the Rev. j. V. Clancy; a trio consist
ing of Rev. H. f. Cooke, Mrs. Tucker and
Miss Farnum sang a selection, and the
Rev Il. A. Reeves made few introduc-
tory remarks, assigning the topics to be
discussed. The Rev. III. T.. Cooke was the
first speaker and well handled the sub
ject Spiritual Needs of Our Commun-
ity." He was followed by the Rev. r. A.
Reeves, who made a short address on
The Spiritual Needs of Our Churches"
After the singing of hymn. the Rev. j.
V. Clancy gave an interesting talk on
Spiritual Needs of the Christian" The
Rev. G.. w. Rigler was the last speaker of
the evening and spoke eloquently on The
Spiritual Needs of the Unsaved."
Frank u. Lee was the principal speaker
at the meeting of the Church Temperance
Society last evening, at o'clock and
gave a most interesting talk on the facts
"Scence in Relation to Alcohol" Presi-
dent Marty stated that il was the inten-
tion of the management TO hold these
meetings in different churches next Sun
day.
A strong northeast snow storm com
menced early this morning, and has en-
veloped the city in white, fieecy mass.
The sleighing is splendid
The board of aldermen meet tonight at
S oclck.
The calm of the Sabbath day was broken
yesterday by the shouts of the youngsters
coasting in various parts of the city.
Several small boys mourn the loss of their
sleds rs a result of their unholy pleasure.
The Joint standing committee on finonce
will meet tomorrow afternoon and con-
slider the appropriations for the coming
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11

Hines, Eta Hines, j. ID. Parkhurst, John
Willis, Mary T.. Northup, Edna f. Chap
pell, Eliza w. Parkhurst, Edwin Hines;
recording steward, H.. +. Tourjee; district
steward, John Willis; delegate TO electoral
conference, George @. Soule, M. d.; alter
nate, John Willis; committees on mis-
sions, church extension, Sunday school,
tracts, temperance, education, church
records, music and in several other de-
partments were also appointed for the en-
suing year.
Mr.. and Mrs Winfred Arnold celebrated
their wooden wedding on Saturday even
ing, when quite large party gathered in
honor of the anniversary. Ice cream and
other refreshments were served during
the evening.
A meeting of ladies interested In the
proposed fair TO be held by Narragansett
Council, Royal Arcanum met in the new
hall on Saturday afternoon to consider
ways and means of assisting the enter
prise. An organization was effected by
the selection Of Mrs. j. B. Brayman, chair.
man and Mrs. ID. Is. Manchester, secre-
tary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-11
At Grace Church.

The Rev. Charles Babcock, rector Of
Grace Church, spoke last evening from
the text in Isaiah, XIV, =, "He will
swallow up death in victory" Death"
said he, sis one of the most impressive
words in language, and means to many
all things dead and drear. 1t is some
thing that comes upon us suddenly, at
times without any warning and takes us
away, prepared or not, to that mystic
place of which so little is known and
which has such attraction for all.
Enjoying yourselves as you may you
are simply waiting for death to come.
Humanity is described as being like a
butterfly in existence, ever light and
glittering and always on the wing, but
as a greater insect crushes the butterfly
in its powerful fangs, so will death seize
us all, and laying hold Of our heart with
his icy hand freeze our life and force
the immortal soul from its habitation.
1t is everywhere. Look where you will
you will see the black flag of death how
ering over the people. In every beast of
the field he has taken up his abode,
driving them to deeds of violence
among themselves and on others. In
man too, he is present. Every move
ment of hand or muscle is attended by
the destruction of myriads of cells and
tissues, but these are rapidly replaced.
One may be bad or good, wise or a fool,
but he is not exempt from the last great
victory of DEATH"
Following the service, Prof. N. b.
Sprague, the organist gave the regular
Sunday evening recital. The pro-
gram opened with fantasia, descrip-
ton of a storm, which was extremely
effective, the ending representing the
clearing away and the song of the night
ingale being especially beautiful. ''Po-
lonaise in A" and "A Melody" formed
the second number, the lively move
ment Of the first proving extremely graf
flying to the audience. Charlotte M.
Broome, well-known organist, played
the third number on the program and
showed herself already proficient on the
hard instrument. Her touch, while
lighter than Mr.. Spragues was effective
and supple. The recitals will be con-
tinued every Sunday evening until Lent.