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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
In the Trough of the Sea.

Speaking of the laundering of the
Dean Richmond" remarked the mar
liner, "a boat needs to be stanch to
get into the trough of heavy sea for
any time without going down
"What do you mean by the trough OF
the sea?" inquired a member of the
kindergarten class
"A vessel is supposed to take heavy
waves head on, so that it strikes them
with its nose or bow and leaves them
scurrying astern," returned the sailor.
when the propelling power or steer
gear becomes disabled a boat drifts
sideways before the wind and there
fore lies at length on the crest OF a
wave or in the hollow of two waves in.
stead of having her length split up and
over two or more waves This in it.
self might not make so much differ
ence if the seas taken broadside bore
equally on all sides of the vessel, but
the fact is that they are not so distrib-
uted. Part of the sea is likely to hit
the stern and not take effect on the
forward end at the same moment, sc
that the boat receives a severe wrench
in responding to the action of the wa
ter This frequently occurs until the
craft is torn asunder Buffalo Elk
presS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

1t is no wonder that there are sc
many ill-bred men and women in the
world when one sees the lack of pains
taken by parents to instruct their little
ones in forms of table and social ETH
quette that are so easily taught to the
pliable infant mind, but which, left I'M
noticed are soon supplanted by actions
that become bad habits in very short
time. Selfishness is fostered easily
through lack of watchfulness The
gentler courtesies that count for Sc
much are not instilled in childhood,
and in later years the man or woman
is regarded as bore. Good clothes are
not everything. Even good health is
not the only point desirable IN child's
makeup Good manners should be
added to health and attire in order tc
gain perfect ensemble that counts
for so much in the worlds judgment
No one can estimate how great fac.
tor in life is the possession of good
manners They are the open sesame
to the best of society. They are the
mark of the gentleman or lady, but
they must be acquired in Intangible.
troit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
DON'T WAIT.

II you've any thing good TO say OF o man,
Don't wait till he's laid at rest
For the eulogg spoken, whenrhearts ore broken
Is On empty thing DIT beskfs J vi
All the blightedzfaower now drooping lopelyI
Would perfume the mountain side,
II the suns glad ray had but shone to-day,
And the pretty bud espied & p
nyou've any aims to give to the poor,
Don't wait tin youhear theory =
OF wan distress IN thisgwldsrness
Lest the one forsook may die.
Oh hearken to poyerty's sad lament
Be swift her wants to allay; or 80
Don't spurn Gods poor from your favored
As YOU hiopeaor mercy one day. ~
nyoar hear. Be- sictened Win sin' sanction,
Don't wait to receive sweet balm - x
Fro@ tbefrsil, weak mag who never can
Thestorms ~ passion calm y M,sS
Seek refuge In Him who Will ne'er despfse
The penitent, earnest prayer;
Hail blessed relief from tears and grief.
And the minds unceasing carel$ ~
Don't wait for another to bear the bufden
or sorrows irksome load;
Letyour hand extend to stricken friend,
AS he totters adown life's road.
And, II you've anything good to say OF man,
Don't wait till he's laid to rest;
For the, eulogyspoken when bearts are broker
Is In emptything at best / Il VI
Michael ]. Donnellyrfn St Paul Globe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
HE HAD ENOUGH,
The Captain Administered Discipline just
Suited to the Offense.


Varied and Characteristic were the
methods of discipline of Capt F, the
master of one of the most successful
whale-ships that ever sailed from a
New England port An old sailor says
that when he was what might be
termed "a greeny" he shipped with
Capt F. for voyage to the Arctic
ocean. After some months of cruising,
the salt grub" ran short, and the
crew were forced to eat the chickens
and roosters which were aboard the
ship The narrator says:
didn't object to this kind of food,
but there was grumbling among the
men when we were served, day after
day, with fowl. l heard all the talk,
and was simple enough to think it
smart to crow Justify whenever the
steward was carrying in fowl to the
captains table. So delighted was /
with my efforts that grew bold, and
one day | ockle-doodle-dooed just as
close TO the captain as ! dared. Then
got out of the way. After mess some
body came and told me that the cap
tain wanted to see me aft
"Well, Joe, " said the captain, II hear
you are quite Grower"
! was embarrassed, but rs the cap,
tain looked pleasant, didn't know any
thing better to do than to smile and
say nothing
81 should like to hear what you can
do. Get up there" said the captain,
pointing to spar
! did not obey at once The captain
picked up ropes end that seemed to be
handy and l climbed up on the spar.
Now crow." said the captain.
l couldn't make sound, but the
captain took a step nearer, and
crowed
keep it up till l give you the word
to quit"
began and crowed for ten minutes
then got out of wind, my throat was
dry, and paused.
II didn't tell you to stop" said the
captain,
II can't do it any longer" said l.
Crow" Numbered the captain.
And, then, with the captains eye
| fixed on me, kept up my cockle-doodle
| dooing for another ten minutes.
"That'll do Get down"
got down.
Have you had growing enough?"
YES, sir "
| $50 have |. TO forward.
! went forward, and you may be sure
did no more growing that voyage. -
| Youth's Comma ion
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
THE WAY TO SHINE.
Rules for Becoming a Brilliant CONVEX
sationalist,

sationallst,
In these advanced and intellectual
days every young woman aspires to be
the leader of a solon and the diner-out
most sought by hostesses because of
her brilliancy, but very few have the
wisdom to know just how to attain this
desirable position in society, A note
book, a retentive memory and an ordin-
airy command of the English language
are the necessities.
Into the notebook should go those
good stories, those admirable bits of
repartee which are floating about An
ecdotes about persons who are of pass
ing interest should also be iotted down.
Then on the afternoon of the day when
she wishes to dazzle, the young woman
will simply have to cast her eye over
the pages of her memorandum and she
is equipped for conquest
1t is even advisable for the would-be
conversationalist to go to those older
and more brilliant than herself, and
humbly ask to be coached" 1t would
be mark of flattering regard for
which the coacher ought to be willing
to pay in choice jokes ard rare stories,
always provided that he or she did not
need the entire stock on hand for the
same dinner. There need be no deceit
about using such stories The woman
who says: "Oh, by the wayl Have you
heard Mr.. Jones's last?: will have sat
isfed every claim of honesty, and at
| the same time will have contributed to
the success of the party. And if one is
willing to study colors and styles for
ones dinner gown, why not stories for
| ones table talk?--N Y. World
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
SMOOTHING THE WAY.
He Arranged Matters Very Nicely For the
Happy CouDle,

Happy couple.
A beaming young couple, with happi.
ness marked out in town lots all over
them, walked lightly out of the or.
phans court Office after securing the
documents necessary before the cere-
mony that would complete their earthly
happiness could be performed. AS the
young doves. descended the broad
marble steps of the building short,
puffy, bald-headed individual who was
passing stepped up to them and said
well, my young friends, if | am not
much mistaken you are about to enter
into the holy bonds of matrimony?"
The young girl blushed, the young
man smiled confusedly, but neither
spoke.
well, if you have received the con-
sent of your parents and there is no
other objection to the match, you have
perfect right" volunteered the puffy
man, condescendingly but before
you do it l want to give you a little adj
vice
Neither the Hngas nan nor the young
lady ventured remark, but both
evinced desire to get away.
"Wait a bit, now,' said puffy, mop
ping his bald-headed brow. II speak
from experience. If l had had some
kind individual to post me before
took the step perhaps would have had
some hair up here, And he placed hi.
hand sadly upon his shining pate
How do you two stand upon the
drink question:"
Together" responded the young
man, who now felt disposed to humor
the crank.
Good! She is willing to allow you
an occasional drink, Ell? That's where
fell off first. And about smoking?'
81 can smoke as much as like" re-
piled the young groom.
Lucky mani Mine rounded me W
on that the second day. Belong to any
lodges?"
1.-TWO nights week off for lodges,
| replied the young man.
That's liberal arrangement Oh
what scraps would have avoided had
only had friend to go over these
things with me. Now, as to cooking
will she be able to do it as well as YOU
mother?"
1--WE won't quarrel over that I've
lived in boarding house for the last
| ten years
"Ah, hah! My young friends, your
cup of happiness is full to over
flowing. male remark about my
mothers cooking the first week, and
well, just about that time my hair be
gan to come out Now, where are yor
going to live?"
Going to keep house alone righ'
away after the wedding" responded
the young man.
Great heavens Married, and to live
without mother-in-law! Young man
you have struck it rich. Young people
you have my blessing!'
THANK you" murmured the couple
And the puffy, bald-headed maj
moved off, feeling happy in the con
seriousness that he had smoothed the
way for at least one happy marriage
-Philadelphi North American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
WIT AND WISDOM.

An easy going time is all right, but
how is one to come back?-Galvestou
News.
Curiosity is one of the permanent
and certain characteristics of vigor'
Gus intellect j ohnson.
The best way for man to get out
of a lowly position is to be conspicu-
ously effective in it.-Rev. DR. John
Hall.
There is no beautifier of complex
ion, of form, of behavior, like the wish
to scatter Joy and not pain around us,
Emerson.
If grown men only knew as much
as their mothers think they know when
they are babies there would be no fur
Their use for encyclopedias, - Rams
Horn.
Lady of the House (just returned
from visit)-'Poor Polly! All alone
so long" Parrot (feverishly)-"Give
me a stack of whites. detroit Tri-
bune.
You daughters of Eve" began the
major. "Sir!" said Miss Antique, indig,
nantly. II should have said grand
daughters of Eve" said the major,
CALAMITY. -Harpers Bazaar.
-Painter-"There, now, is my new
picture! What's the matter with that,
eh?' Quiet Friend-'I don't know.
but should say that it was a case Of
art failure Boston Transcript.
If man be gracious and courteous
to strangers it shows he is citizen Of
the world, and that his heart is nc
island cut off from other worlds but q
continent that joins to them. Lord
Bacon.
More Information. -Tommy-Paw
are rent and tear all the same? Mr.
Figg-Well, not exactly. have known
many man who could not raise his
rent because he has been on tear. :
Indianapolis journal.
| Ills Hardship. What are you cry
ing for, Fritz because my brother.
have holiday and haven't" "But
why haven't you a holiday, too?'
'Because I'm not old enough to go Il
school yet, "-Fliegende Blaetter.
An Aggravating Discovery.
seven years a nervous old gentleman a.
Woolwich made a circuit of half mil,
rather than pass a powder magazine
The other day he learned that it haC
been empty for more than eight years
London Answers.
"A Good Receipt. of the
House Ito eminent physician) How dc
you contrive. doctor, to be constantly
in good health and look so flourishing,
NJ. r. c. SIT is quite simple, madam
l live by my prescriptions, but never
take them. -Humoristische Batter
Simplicity is tie character of tn,
spring of life, costliness becomes it,
autumn; but neatness and purity
like that of the snovd drop or lily of tn,
valley, is~the peculiar fascination o
beauty to which it lends enchantment
and gives what amiability is to tn,
mind. II .ongfellow.
--''Will you be down to-night?" sale
orc department clerk to another. "No
I'm going 10 a house-warming. "You
don't say so, Whose house is it?
"Minr Before / started down tow
this morning my wife told me sh,
thought ia better come home early
and see ahout starting fire in the fur
mace. Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
Clio my Eurehndinrs.

"Velvet will be worn as much as ever
this winter" said the wife of prom
inent New York journalist who was
reading fashion journal.
Yes, ] am afraid the velvet there is
left on the collar of my last winters
overcoat will be more worn than ever
before the robins nest again." was the
pensive reply of the molder of public
oninion. Texas Siftinps
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
To Mark Handkerchiefs.

Very few people have the knack of
writing on linen so that they can mark
handkerchiefs neatly. Yet the mark
ing is an absolute necessity, unless one
would lose ones belongings with every
weekly washing One woman solves
the difficulty by embroidering her mi
tial in one corner in the old-fashioned,
simple way, and in an unobtrusive,
small letter that does not detract from
the appearance of even the incest hand
kerchief, as does poor handwriting or
too coarse lettering. N. Y. World.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

Next day the farmers found that all
their cattle had escaped injury, the fire
not having extended far enough east tc
reach that part of Pine river W hithel
provident Marie had driven them.
Though much iucommoded by the loss
of houses and plenishing, the good PEG.
pie were by no means ruined The
two men went to work with a will, anG
long before winter came both homes
were substantially rebuilt and re-
furnished w. Thompson, in N. Y
Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
BettcrinP Matters,

The Tenant of the Second Flat (hot.
ly)-I thought you assured the land
lord that none of your family played
the piano!
The Tenant of the Third Flat-They
don't play the piano. Why, they're all
only beginning to learn how. Chicago
Record
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

Claire had an embarrassment of
riches last night.
Marie-Imnwhar respect?
Claire-Two millionaires, called on
me and I,wssn't expecting one of them
until the next night.
- lg0Jo1-4---t-i- ~ i---.-s+lil IN
barbarian comes from "a Latin
word meaning a beard. The Romans
Shaved, he'people of other nations al
lowed their boards to grow, and SO
were called barbarians or the bearded
inca.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

yIfUrci Manager-Yov don't stir, from
this hotel until you have paid -dpJ
NJ. Oney Less-Just put that in wrlt-
ing, and I'll stay here for the remain.
der of my days Truth
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
rho Pnsitinn FiIIe1i.

Weary Walker want work
Proprietor-Whatc can you do?
n Weary Waller-Nothin'.
PropTietor-OA our, office boy does
that Puck . rs - ~ %
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

--Bombast was once the cotton plant,
then the cotton padding with which
garments were filled ont, then any
padding or stuf1ing, lastly idle bragg
pinp,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

--Knowl was a rising ground, hence
the names of Knowles, Knowler,
Knowlmann and others were given I'd
residents on such elevations
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

1t is very hard to explain the at
fractions of country life to city man
who has just investigated the voltage
Of a black-faced bumble-bec. -Balti.
more American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

"Ilow Dawson has changed He used
to be dreadfully round-shouldered, and
now he's straight as an arrow" eyes.
He's living in Harlem fiat, and he has
to hold himself straight to get through
The halls. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

"A Wonderful Trip An invalid
after returning from southern trip,
said to friend 20 shure, an its done
me a wurruld o good, goin' away. I've
come back another man altogether; in
fact, Pm quite meself agin."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22
THE NuecAR TANK.
Curious INDIAN Haunt of Crocodllcs ana


IiufTaloes.
One of the innumerable curious sights
IF India is the Nuggar tank of Kurachi.
IN former times, the crocodiles which
nhabit it roamed the neighborhood at
Their will, seeking whom they might
aevour, but SO great were their depre-
latiops that the authorities were forced
TO build wall around their haunt.
This is a swamp, caused by hot springs,
the medicinal virtues of which have
been known from early times, and ara
attributed to the sanctity of a Moham-
medan whose tomb is close by, and to
whom the crocodiles are sacred
The tank, as it is called, is about
one hundred and fifty yards long by
about half that distance in breadth. In
this space one observer counted over
two hundred reptiles, from eight to
fifteen feet long, and smaller ones in
Vulnerable, They are SO tame, in
sense, that it is necessary to poke them
with stick before they will move,
Buffaloes are always standing in the
water, and are not attacked, but any
other animal is instantly seized, "The
whole appearance of the place" says
one writer, with its green, Shiny,
stagnant water, and so many of these
huge uncouth monsters moving slug
gishly about, is disgusting in the ex-
IRENE, and it will long be remembered
by me as the most loathsome spot
ever beheld. chambers Journal,
West Virginia has 10000 square
miles of coal fields, an area greater
than the coal region of Great Britain,
and produces annually 5000, 600 tons.
West Virginia exports every year to
China 100000 pounds of ginseng.
"A Wonderful Trip An invalid
after returning from southern trip,
said to friend 20 shure, an its done
me wurruld o good goin' away. I've
come back another man altogether; in
fact, Pm quite meself agin."
"lIow Dawson has changed! He used
to be dreadfully round-shouldered, and
now he's straight as an arrow" Eyes.
nc living III IL iidIlcul nav, anu ho mas
to hold himself straight to get through
The halls. "-Harper's Bazaar.
1t is very hard to explain the at
fractions of country life to city man
who has just investigated the voltage
Of black-faced humble bee. -Balti.
| more American.
-Bombast was once the cotton plant,
then the cotton padding with which
garments were filled ont, then any
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

III Al .nclosed field back OF the house
were Wilson's two farIn-horses, togeth-
er with four cows and six young cattle
belonging to both families, who had
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

West Virginia has 10000 square
miles of coal fields, an area greater
than the coal region of Great Britain,
and produces annually 5000, 900 tons
West Virginia exports every year to
China 800, 600 pounds of ginseng
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-22

-Thirty-five countries have been in.
vaded by the salvation army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-08

was to be little more than 8 feet in
height independent of the base. The
plaster model arrived in February, and
the work of making aud casting began
In the bronze department Of the estab-
lishment.
Everything was made ready for the
pouring last week, and 10000 ounces OF
sterling silver. .925 fine, and worth S25,
OOO, as melted in four crucibles, aud,
W hen ready. was deposited in heated
ladle, and ten seconds from the time the
molten stream began to run into the top
OF the mould, every portion of 1t was
filled.
'Vhe great casting was watched with
deep soiicitude all night. aud not until
the next morning were the artisans
assured that the statue was success.
The expense OF making the casting was
about s.. 900, ani the silver counterpart
OF Columbus will have cost the company
about $4,000. With its base il will be
~ Httie more than scven-f feet in bright
and after the clippings are made III
weight will not be very much short oi
$4,000 ounces. IL will be ready for ship
meht TO Chicago this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-08
SONGS FOR THE SICK.
WHAT QUIET BAND OF WORKERS
DOING At THE HOSPITAL.
Sunday Concerts That Never Fail to
Take PIace-Rain or Shine the Sick
and Afflicted Are Remembered.

To the sick and injured, wearied with
long weeks Of suffering. anything In the
way of diversion is peculiarly welcome.
The great problem in the Rhode Island
hospital, next to the actual supplying OF
nhvsical necessities. Is how the minds OF
the patients may be turned from their
snfferings aud made to dwell upon topics
that will tend to the fastening OF a cure
Inv enlivening aud sustaining the mental
faculties. -
There is one unostentatious but phil
anthropic band of workers TO this end,
of whose laoors little is known outside
of the hospital, but who week by week
add no little increment to the diversion
and enjoyment OF the unfortunate pa.
tients. Their offerings are brought and
-fettyprei free or cost but are none the
less efficacious because OF their cheap
ness. lie plan, which began in a
small way and attained larger proper
tions as time went on, had It's
inception, January, 1891. in the mind OF
Mrs. George w. Mitchell .who was pay
inp regular visits To the sick bed OF a
friend at the hospital. 1t occurred to
made by an organized band OF sipgers,
who would furnish the sick wi suit
able music and thus serve to while away
!, we ry nour, and leave behind men-
orv OF pleasant deeds. superintendent
Peters was Consulted ahd approve
of the plan on condition thu the
service ne ex ended to all four
wards. Mrs. Mitcneil, who is member
of the Stewart Stfeet Bap ist chu rch. in-
terested tie Kings Daughters in the
work. and soon regular corps OF singers
was organized to give concerts at the
hospjtal each sunday afternoon as soon
as possible after Sabbath school exercises.
The little band labored successfully until
the following August, when the work
drifted into the hands of the young
people of the church In general ana SO
remains up TO the present day.
Every sunday atternoon at l:3O o'c'ock
the singers make their way to tue hospi-
tai, where program or so.os, quartets.
duets and choruses are renderei, lasting
from one to two hours, accor ing to tn
time at their disposal Tnere - no effort
to make it n sect irian affair such music
il sele ted aud sung a. Is Thought co be
pleasing to the rious p tients, rrespec
tive of creed or Denomination. sc res OF
sick aud injured nave learned to look for
their coming and fart fully they always
appear AT the appointed nour, whether
the heavens are clear or the rain is falling
in torrents Cold or heat Il - not Il ter
them. Sometime, not more than four or
five can be- presen,, sometimes there are
fifteen or twenty, Dut the band Is never
wholly unreprt sented.
Besides lie songs they sing the band
brings reading matter OF riou, de-
scriptions. books. papers, periodicals,
anything that may in crest or profit the
patients. 4 here is NO blare OF trunpets,
no waving OF flags or printed displays,
hut the work goes on week by week.
Violin accompaniments are furnished
by Clayton L. Parker. An increase In
facilities is among the possibilities OF
the future.