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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
WEDDING TOURS TIREsoME.
Sensible Women Declare They Should BE
Postponed Several Months.

Sensible Women Declare They Should Be
Postponed Several Months.
Not few sensible women are advis-
ing their girl friends who are about to
be married not to take bridal tour at
once, but to wait several months or
even year until the fatigue attend
ing the preparations and wedding and
The eager anticipations of the new
home are over, and the journey can be
thoroughly enjoyed.
They represent that the ordinary
wedding journey is positive strain on
the system; travelling is of itself fatigu-
ing to nerves as well as muscles, apt to
produce irritability, and almost newt
ably inimical to the personal appear,
ance, and a bride naturally desires to
look her best in the eyes of him who
has honored her above all other women
There is fashion, which is growing
in favor, of newly welded couple re-
firing to some quiet, isolated place to
spend the honeymoon, but this, too,
has its disadvantages. There is too
much opportunity for establishment,
which, if it must come, is easier to
bear in gradual installments.
A certain young English couple, who
had been so surrounded by relatives
and friends that they had actually
never seen each other alone dun ing
their engagement, were rendered the
use of a friends shooting box for the
honeymoon. They hailed the offer
with joy, the remoteness of the
little house being it's chief at
traction, but in week they began
to wonder if marriage was not fail
ure. 1t is impossible to be more abso-
lutely alone than in crowd, and the
crowd has some advantages which are
not to be gainsaid. On many accounts
few days spent at comfortable
hotel in an interesting city with which
one, at least, of the bridal pair is un-
familiar, and surrounded by strangers,
is the most satisfactory way of adjust
ing themselves to the new condition OF
their united lives Chicago Times
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

day toll, unless 1t was some little kind
iy deed for the meatman, iceman,
grocery boy-those who came and went
at the back door to supply the Wal
grave family.
Then, too, there were the beggars
and tramps who always halted at
Hester Sands back stoop; they sat
upon her steps; if Ill and downcast,
were offered the rocking-chair, and
always went away fed, not unfre-
quently treading with lighter steps be-
cause pocket was heavier.
To her mistress she said once in self
justification: 81 don't eat much my
self. and l know you don't miss the
victuals; as for the money, that's my
own"
Eyes, Hester; I'm not finding fault
at all. only I'm afraid you are encour.
aging beggars, and they are a grow
ing nuisance" commented Mrs. Wal
grave.
well, ma'am, the abating of the
nuisance belongs to some one besides
me, and as thisis about all the good
Lord sends me to do, can't sleep well
at night IL don't do it., was the re.
ply. and there the matter dropped.
The clouds, one by one, lost their
bright hues; lower and lower dropped
the sun. Hester's eyes came down to
scrutinize figure leaning heavily
upon the back fence.
She waited FOR tims expectantly,
bat rs the man neither spoke ucz
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
WIT AND WISDOM.

The deepest wounds are those in
flicted by friend. Rams Horn.
1T is fit for a man to know his own
abilities and weaknesses, and not
think himself obliged to initiate all
that he think fit to praise. Boyle.
My errors, hope, are only those
of charity to mankind; and such as my
own charity has caused me to commit,
that of others may NOR. easily ex-
cuse.-Dryden.
"A Pleasant Prospect. Young So
licitor-MalSe yourself easy, my dear
sir; the successful management of your
case shall be the task of my life
Fliegende Batter.
"A little girls father had round
bald spot Kissing him at bed time
not long ago, she said: "Stoop down,
popsy; want to kiss the place where
the lining shows. Tit Bits.
In Neutrality-suspicious. husband is a
prize fighter, believer lie is" SIS
he in training just now?" Yes. He
Is up stairs studying The Complete
Letter Writer. IN. Y. Press.
The jealous man is not angry If
you dislike another, but If YOU find
those faults which are in his own
character, you discover not only your
dislike of another, but of himself
Addison.
DO you think Skinner can make a
living out there?' snake a living;
Why, he'd make living on rock in
the middle of the ocean-if there was
another man on the rock. "-Philadel-
phia Record.
-Pouting is improbable as soon as
II causes no misery or sorrow to 9TH
ers. So long as it is an affection to
others, it will live and thrive; it is So
cial, requires society for its growth
and perfection.-l Baptist Courier.
All, well, let the summer girl laugh
and giggle and have good time. In a
| few years from now she will be mar
ried and will wear her winter dress in
summer, putting on a white starched
tie to make it look ler.-Atchison
| Globe.
well, Edith, how do you like go.
ing to school? Is your teacher nice?
"No. don't like her one Bit She pu,
me in chair, and told me to sit there
for the present; and sat, and sat, and
sat. and she never gave me present.
Evangelist
IL think my boy is going to be q
great mathematician" said Lemonby
Hes wonderful at it. He can multi
ply five by three and make twenty out
of it every time. ] don't see how he
does it, but it seems as simple as can be
to him."-Harper's Bazar
-"Hullo, Timminsr SAID friend
Have you done anything with youl
flying machine yet?" Hes" ANY
thing practical?'' "0h, yes; eminently
sol Part of it used for kindling; and
by putting rockers on the rest, made
1t into first class cradle for the
twins"
There is no slightdanger from gen
eral ignorance; and the only choic,
| which Providence has graciously left Il
avicious government is either to fall by
the people. If they are suffered 10 be
come enlightened, or with them, (
they arc krrt ,ssgsved ant Ignorant
cs,lsFidRu
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
NEW FURNISHING EFFECTS.
Artistic Decorations and Color Schemes for
Drawing and Dining Rooms.

MFJihtiC DeCOr8ttJHs anu tOiur ocucmeu Tor
Drawing and Dining Rooms.
Always in the autumn 1t is that the
home woman studies tone and color
for her best room, for in this apart.
ment lie all her best pieces of old fash.
Toned furniture and her choicest brio
n-brac.
At a we'll furnished country house,
when at all seasons of the year visitors
come and go. this delightful apartment
is harmony in tints of warm grays
and cream white. The walls were GOV.
cred with a paper resembling an old
fashioned cashmere shawl; that ia.
miliar figure which suggests the palm,
in which tones of different grays pre-
dominated. The frieze, of excellent
depth and quite beyond the average,
was in colors of a darker gray, max
ing the combination harmonious and
effective.
The floor was of curly birch, that
now fashionable wood, and so well
laid was it that not seam was visible.
But to insure comfort, warmth and
eoziness two or three Japanese rugs
were thrown here and there.
The furniture, light in character and
weight, was of pure white, decorated
! with narrow bands of gold; the most
prominent piece, Louis XVI. table
occupying the center of the room
There were small, we'll covered sofas
tete-e-tete chairs and a number of thost
convenient stools of Turkish make
In one corner was substantial divan
broad and Of good length, over which
was thrown Chilli rug whose tints o
dark and light delicate browns were
the bit of color in this pretty apart
ment.
On the walls were etchings, framed
many of them in gray silk and plush
some in pleats, some in puffs, some il
narrow, unobtrusive gold bands.
At the windows were inside curtains
of Swiss muslin, with pattern o
gray dots. The bangings ut the doors
and windows were of gray silk damasl
in stripes. and were held in place b,
ebony poles.
| NSW lNiCoS III pupCh PiSSShN eiOhA
selves at every turn for dining rooms
and especially designs in which ricl
Pompeian figures. This tone for |
room is one in which palms, india-rub
Der plants, greenery of all kinds, Is
good decoration.
An artist who is genius In the ar
of furnishing gives us some fine point
On color tints. For this season, he de
clares, for the dining room, fruit in it
various stages is just the thing, and i
rightly done is an excellent device. Fo
the walls proper the orange tree, wit
stems, leaves and blossoms, on gray
ish blue background, is delightful
combination. The dado should be dee
red. Between these two plans of dec
grafton line in black and gold shoul
be well defined.
The ceiling for this room, If panele
in curly birch, is superb finish, and
we'll treated will last for many years
Among the new departures for ceilings
where the dining room is fine and spa
cious, burlaps in tapestry colors ar
used. These gorgeous goods can b
purchased for sixty cents a yard, but
of course, are above the price of tn
moderate decorator.-N. Y. Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
Nuggets of Wisdom.

1t Is always our faults upon which
we fiatter ourselves.
Time is the Oldest as we'll as the
most infallible of all critics.
There is no enthusiasm which is not
called madness by some one.
The place which men occupy is best
measured by the void they leave be.
bind them.
Women are uafathomable. They
laugh and cry, but no one on earth
can tell precisely why.
To love is to suffer. AS soon as We
love, the vulnerable points of our being
are multiplied tenfold.
If you would pass for profound OBJ
server with one of the sexes you need
but speak evil Of the othsr--N, Y
Advertiser,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
Practical.

Sweet is sympathy, and thrice well
come are kind words, but there are
times when the heart Graves recogni-
tion more substantial. In a western
city, not long ago. a gentleman was
surprised to recognize the face of a
person who was hawking shoestrings
and button-hoolzs on street corner as
that of one of his regimental comrades
in the war. He went up to the man.
greeted him warmly. and assured him
of his sympathy. He was much grieved.
he said. 10 see an old soldier in such a
case. When he had expressed himself
at some length in this manner. he was
suddenly interrupted by Ai.s former &c
quaintance. I'm much Obliged fol
your pity" he remarked. drrly. "hp.
how many pairs Ct 'hf-r>;ri;.- - wiz Sss
Lsyf'--Yueeh's ssu;ir. r...s.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
woRsHlPlNo OLD SANDAL S.
But There Is a Very Curious History Con
racted with tho Case

But There Is n Very Curious History Com
nected With the Case.
Mr. Ichijima Tolsujiro, a member OF
the House of Lords, Is a celebrated
millionaire of Echigo. the total direct
taxes paid by him amounting annually
TO no less than $4,000 yen. A most
curious custom has for very many
years been kept up in the household Of
this gentleman, the observance consist
ing in the ceremonial worship of old
straw sandals (warajD. This may be
Justly claimed as the queerest OF all
the queer ceremonies still kept alive in
Japan, yet the family have special
reason for generating cast-off foot-gear
of this description, they being the orr.
gin of the rise of the family from o
condition of obscurity to It's present
opulent state. 1t seems that the
founder of the house was petty ten.
ant farmer, who was at one time so
poor that he succeeded only by dint OF
the most arduous labor in making ends
meet. After several years of hand
to-mouth existence, he began to make
straw sandals in the brief intervals of
his work a-feld. To the surprise of
his neighbors, he made no attempt to
sell the produce of his industry, but
kept on adding to the slowly accumu-
lating heap of sandals. For more than
two years he spent every spare moment
In this manner, and finally had SO many
sandals on hand that he had
no more room to store them. lie then
hired couple of junks-for his home
was not far from the littoral of the Sea
of Japan-and loading both with war
All, set sail for Sado. On reaching the
island the shrewd man applied to the
official experimenting the great gold
mine, begging that he might be per.
mitted to present lot of new sandals
to the miners, III return for which he
desired only to receive the old, worm
out foot-gear of the men. This inno-
cent request was readily complied with
by the officer in charge, and the farmer
soon left for home with his junks lad
en- with old sandals. So soon as he re-
turned he set to work boiling the was
rail given him, and was rewarded by
gaining from them no less than forty
kwamme about 340pounds)of pure gold.
This was the origin of that great for
tune which the founder of the family
bequeathed to his descendants. Histo-
ry does not tell us whether the super
intendent of the mine was ignorant OF
the value of his exchange, or whether
he thereafter put stop to the export
of old sandals at all event the fortune
; of the Ichijima family stood on this
footing, and every year since then the
grateful members have performed q
solemn ceremony in honor of old Was
raji.-Japan Weekly Mail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

"A dance-alphabet has recently been
invented by Russian professor whd
has devoted fifty-two years of his lifa
10 teaching dancing in the Russian Inns
perial college. His invention consists
of minute figures which represent
every conceivable position the human
legs can assume. With these and GER
tain small characters like dashes and
accents he is prepared to write any
dance. The music is printed as usual
and just beneath it are two lines for
the dance characters, one for the gem
tleman, the other for the lady, repre-
scnting the various positions each
assumes while the music is being
played.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

and she fell heavily down the remain
ing four to the ground, where she lay
moaning. The kitchen girl sprang to
her assistance, and, finding her unable
to rise, called to her mistress.
why. Hester! What is the matterP
Are you hurt; can't you rise? Minnie,
call Sam to come and help u.s." said
Mrs Walgrave, tenderly raising Hes
ter's head to her knee.
She looked up at the sound of quick
STEP expecting to see Sam, the coach
man, but instead fne-looking man,
hardly more than thirty raised his hat
to her, saying: Good evening, Mrs.
Walgrave."
He knelt Immediately beside the
PROSTATE figure, gently turned her face
to him, while he asked with some
solicitude: Did you hurt yourself
much, Hester? I saw her when she fell
aside to Mrs. Walgrave. "Sprained
your ankle, I'll bit a haiti I'm just in
time to tender my professional skill
Hester, don't you know me?" with a
bright look into her face
Know him2 She thought she did
and In spite of her suffering her heart
bounded with pride. He saw it; he
understood.
1--WE will just put her here in the
porch for the present." he said to Mrs
Walgrave, land now another chair
please, on which to rest her foot while
examine it," and he went hriskly
even merrily, to work, Mrs. Walgrave
wondering the while.
When Hester had been made com
Portable In her room, her mistress, uu
able longer to control her curiosity
asked: chester, who is that fine-look
ing young man? l had no idea yor
owned SO distinguished looking rela
tive"
"Oh, he is not related In any way
he Is just an acquaintance. for whom
was once able to do little kind
ness. Suppose he was about, ant
thought he'd come and see how wa,
getting on"
The next morning when the doctor
called upon his patient he began
cheerfully: well, Hester, I'm glad t.
see you 30 mnch better. was in tn,
nick Of time, wasn't |? Changed
slightly, though, since was a tram
upon your mercy, some years ago
haven't ~"
She looked at him through pridefu
tears, as she replied: Pm so glad; S,
glad; Mr.-Dr. Boran-but-but
didn't ever dream that this would hap
pen."
"Nor /; not just this"
He dexterously unwrapped and re
wrapped the hurt ankle, then he said
merrily: well, think. with my as
sistance, you will be able to trave
right away"
She looked up with little gasp o
surprise.
He continued earnestly: Eyes, Hes
ter, mean it. I've got dear littl,
home and plenty of work out where
live, and, what is better, just one of tn
best of wives, who is waiting to Civ
you cordial welcome to home witt
us, as long as you live"
Poor old Hester's heart bounded
with grateful love. In oil her life sh
had never known such feeling of sal
isfied peace.
To-day, II you happen to pass Gel
tain suburban residence in a certain
western city, you may see on pleasan
evenings, upon the front porch,
white-haired woman, her face shining
with benignance. Not far away ma
sit the doctor and his wife, while clos
about the old lady's chair play tw
children, who delightedly call he
Grandma Sand."-Springfield Reput
lican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
Small Hone.

do you think my daughter will ever
become SO proficient in her piano play.
ing as to earn her livelihood at it?'
asked the fond mother.
Perhaps" replied the professor.
Zone tay dey may want a pianist in a
teef and tumb szvlum. indianapolis
Iournal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

Luther had Authorizations that to
him were as real as the most absolute
facts. On one occasion during his stay
IN the Castle of Wartburg he thought
he saw the devil on the opposite side OF
the table and got up and threw tho
inkstand at his old enemy
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

Cincinnati was originally called
Losantiville. The present name was
given by Gen. st. Clair as reminder
of the Cincinnati society, an associa-
ton of the officers of the revolution
Aru Nvar
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

Ethel lie was very attentive TO
me. l wonder if he knows that have
money? Claiissa-You say he was very
attentive to you? Ethel-Yes. Gu
rissa-Then he knows it.--N. Y. Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
and tonight In the morniag you

and tonight In the morniag you
may CO."
The next morning Hester watched
her tramp down the path and out the
back gate as he disappeared with a
good-sized lunch basket or his arm.
Hester Sand" he had said as he
took her hand. you are TIE first NOR
tai for many a month who has done a
kind thing or spoken kind word to
me. l will never forget it, Hester; and
If live, and you live, you shall hear
from me-"
And as she watched him out of sight
she said to herself: II wonder If / ever
shall.n
Years passed, as years do, leaving
the impress of time and toll on Hester
Sand. OF late she had been afflicted
with rheumatism, and Mrs. Walgrave
one day remarked to her daughter,
who had grown into young ladyhood;
'I'm afraid poor old Hester is not GO
ing to last much longer, and / don't
see what we shall do without her, nor
do I see what she is going to do with
out u.s."
"Oh, l suppose she must have saved
up good deal of money" was the
careless reply.
II doubt it; she has been too gener-
GUS; what with that nephew's family
running to her, her church affairs, and
giving to everyone who touched her
heart, fear she has not enough to
keep her decently comfortable even q
few years"
That evening as Hester sat in her
back stoop she saw the big Maltese
pounce upon little chicken. She
started to her feet and down the steps
but upon the first step her ankle turned
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16
Ills su<ricirrs Were Confirmed.

Awe forgotten more than YOU
ever knew.
RI :'i,u ri you'd insi with aows
auul. s,i-.,.. ..l4.s ~ t.a-i-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-11-16

10, Jesus, light of all below" was
translated by Edward Casewell from
ST. Rernard's hymn, "Jesu Duicis Me.
moria."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-07

The best life Of Robert Ed,pdrd Lee which has
yet appeared has been contributed by his
nephew, the Confederate Cavalry Commander,
Gen. FIrzHUGH LEE, to the" Great Command
ers series, now in course OF publication by the
Appletons. II Is well known that Gen. Lee de-
clined TO write his personal memoirs but that
he intended to record the deeds OF his soldiers,
an intention, however, which he died without
fulfilling. Internationally, his statements would
have gone far to settle certain controversies.
We have the next best thing in the book before
us, which is based partly on Lees personal COM
muncations to the author and largely on ex-
tracts from his private letters, now for the first
time made available. The spirit which animates
this volume 10 excellent, for. while no attempt
Is made to disguise the authors sympathies. the
motives and merits Of his subjects opponents
are appreciated and a laudable and persistent
endeavor is made to ascertain the facts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-07

given By the west Saxon King. Between
discovery Of Madeira about $50. there IL no ex-
plot IN the way Of exploration which can be set
down TO tho credit Of Enalishmen. Somewhere
about the year 1890, Robert Macham eloped
from Bristol with Anne d'Arfet, and was driven
by storms on the French coast 70 the island Of
Madeira, where both the lovers died Of e1haus-
tlon and despair A very garbled statement Of
the facts IL given In Hakluyt's version Of Gal
vano's account, where we read that Madeira
was discovered by an EnRlshman named
Makam, who. sailing out of England into
Spain with a woman whom he had
stolen, arrived by tempest at that island
and cast anchor In that bay now called Mschico.
after the name Of Makam; and because his lover
was seesick, he went on land with some of his
company, and the ship sailed away, and the
woman died for thought. Mekam afterward
obtained boat made Of one tree and came upon
the coast Of Afric without sail oar. and the
Moors took II for marvel and presented him to
the King OF Castillo for wonder"
AZ TO the so-called travels Of Sir John Maun-
deville, they are spoken of on page $50 Of this
volume as a collection which "long imposed
Journey" On page 266 somewhat less skeptical
view is taken, for we read: ut has been doubt
ed whether he tMaundevillel ever existed. but,
be that as 1t may, his "voiage and Traivaille"
was more popular book all over Europe than
that OF Marco Polo Whose travels Col. Yule has
completely verifed), and represented the high
est geographical knowledge then attained by
the civilized world. M.w.H.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-07

proportion, and in most localities Il now far
higher. The commodities, too, that lsborcr
can buy with his wages are probably Of a better
quality nowadays and certainly far more varied
in character In two points only has the aver
age laborer lost Besides being landlese he has
now no common rights, either Of wood or pas
ture, with which TO supplement his income;
and there Is q, greater gap than there was in the
fifteenth century between himself and most
Of his employers az regards the amount Of ma
terial comfort each can respectively command
Neither of these points, however is deemed by
Mr.. Corbett OF much Importance when COM
pared with the substantial Improvements that
have undoubtedly taken place in the laborer's
condition. and neither would now be considered
= grievance had not an improved education been
at work upon the rustic, dispellinR his time
honored ideas as TO knowing his place and open
ing his eyes as to the possibility Of lettering
his lot.