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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

Indicatians are multiplying that the
people of this country are beginning to
throw off their lethargy. Last Novem.
ber Wisconsin gave the Republican
nominee for Governor a majority of
$4,000 votes. This spring it gave the
Democratic candidate for the Supreme
Court majority of over 1000 votes.
Has the State become Democratic?
Not at all. 1t simply meant that the
people of the State determined to lift
its Supreme Court above the reach OF
political partisanship. And while there
was no political or personal objection
to the Republican candidate, the peo-
pie refused to change tried and trust.
ed officer for one who had no claim for
the position except from the fact of his
association with the dominant party.
Wisconsin is determined to have an
able, nor. partisan judiciary. All honor
to the Republican voters and newspa-
pers that sank all party considerations
and worked to retain upon the bench
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

During the summer of 1853, while the
hospital at Knoxville, Tenn, was filled
with sick and wounded soldiers the la
dies visited them daily, carrying with
them delicacies of every kind and did
all they could to cheer and comfort the
suffering. On one occasion pretty
Miss of sixteen was distributing flowers
and speaking gentle words of comfort
to those around her, when she over
heard soldier exclaim: "Oh my
Lord" STOPPING to his bedside to re.
buke him for his profanity, she remark
ed, Didn't l hear you call on the name
of the Lord? l am one of his daugh-
ters. Is there anything can ask him
for your" Looking up into her bright,
sweet face, he replied ~ don t know
but what there is." "Well said she,
what is it?" Raising his eyes to hers
and extending his hand, he said. "Ask
him to make me his son in law Nash
vile American.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
GLEANINGS.

Senator Hill has been telling a New
York audience what the Democratic
party stands for. Generally speaking,
we should say, it stands for the pur-
pose of being knocked over as often as
an election is held.
An extra session of the Legislature,
Mr.. Turney, would be too much like
rubbing it in on the people of Tennes.
see.
Governor" Turney says he expects
his administration to dsarm all suspi-
cion. The trouble with Mr.. Turney s
case is that it is far past the suspicious
stage.
The income tax feature of the tariff
law was adopted in the House by the
votes of 1S2 members, only three of
whom were Republicans; and in the
Senate it was adopted by the votes of
forty members, only six of whom were
Republicans. 1t is easy, therefore, to
locate the responsibility for that at
tempt to suspend the Constitution for
party purposes.
When President Cleveland speaks of
the Democratic party as "the party of
the people,, he manifests an easy for.
getfulness Of the latest election returns.
The numerous booklets coming out in
favor of free silver abound in statistics,
but not one mentions the tremendous
maJorities cast against free silver plat
forms in Ohio and Michigan last fall.
The Democratic leaders thought they
would feel the pulse of the people in
these States, and the result was seis.
mic thump of over 100000 in each case.
1t is pity that Carlisle has to deliver
his principal speech for honest money in
State where his party has just perpe.
trated the grossest piece of political dis
honesty that has been known for twenty
years.
Carlisle's speech in Kentucky will
help to widen the Democratic breach
thro' which the Republicans of that
State are marching to victory.
1t is becoming easier every day for
Mr.. Bland and other free coiners to re-
main in the Democratic party.
Gov. Evans, of South Carolina, is
using all his energy in an effort to sur
pass Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, as
political nuisance.
The German Emperor and the Demo
Gratis of this country can condole with
each other, for both are getting left by
the same kind of majorities.
The policy of repression is winning
in Germany, but the thing repressed is
young War Lord with too much
tongue, who has mistaken himself for
duplicate of Old Fitz before accom-
fishing anything.
Admiral Meade leave of absence has
been revoked because he repeated what
a large majority of the American peo.
pie have been saying for the last two
years.
Gen. Weaver says that the Populists
will never go into the Democratic party
but 1t is to be remembered that they
have done other foolish things.
The increase in wages in different
parts of the county simply means that
the fact is well understood that there is
a Republican majority in the House of
representatives to prevent any further
tinkering with the tariff.
The speech of John Sherman at the
Ohio Republican State Convention has
furnished conclusively reasons why all
Democrats who favor sound money and
good times should get out of their party
as soon as possible.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Good Health

and good appetite go hand in hand.
With the loss of appetite, the system
can not long sustain itself. Thus the
Notifications of good health are broken
down and the system is liable to at
tacks of diseases. 1t is in such cases
that the medical powers of Hoods Sar-
saparilla are clearly shown. Thou
sands who have taken Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla testify to its great merits as
purifier of the blood, its powers to re-
store and sharpen the appetite and pro-
mote healthy action of the digestive
organs. Thus it is, not what we say,
but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does that
tells the story and constitutes the
strongest recommendation that can be
urged for any medicine. Why not take
Hoods Sarsaparilla nowp
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

OF their highest court an honorable
and able man whose associations were
with the weaker party. When shall
we be gladdened by the sight of the
dominant party in Missouri rising to
this height of political virtue and dis
interestedness? 1t would be what Mr..
Beecher would have called section ="
of the millennium.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

appointed Brigadier General of the dis
trio of Washington, and by written
communication, d ated the first of Janu-
ary, 1885, and directed to Colonel Ken
Kennedy and the inhabitants of Greene
County, he stated to them, that he had
been recently and credibly informed,
the Legislature of North Carolina had
repealed the cession act of the last ses-
sion, and had erected the western coun
ties into district, by the name of
Washington; and to prevent confusion
and controversies amongst the people
of those counties, he begged that all
further pursuits in respect to new
government, might be declined.
Mr.. Cooke, however, soon afterwards
had an interview with him, and erased
the favorable impressions he had re.
ceived towards the government of
North Carolina. The delegates were
elected; the convention again met at
Jonesboro on the 14th of December,
1884, and though, at this time, fully
apprized of repeal of the cession act by
North Carolina, they proceeded with
out any regard to it, Each county had
elected five deputies, the same number
from each county, which, in 1776, had
formed the constitution of North Caro-.
lima. The deputies chosen for Wash
ington, were, John Sewer, who was
made president of the convention, Will
liam Cooke, John Upton, Thomas
Stewart and the Rev. Samuel Houston;
for the county of Sullivan, David
Looney, Richard Cannon, Moses
Looney, William Cage and John Long;
and for the county of Greene, James
Reese, Daniel Kennedy, John Newman,
James Roddye and Joseph Hardin.
They agreed upon the form of con-
stitution, under which the new govern.
ment should be organized and act, till
it should be either rejected or received
by new convention, which they di-
rected, to meet at Greeneville on
the 18th of November, 1885. Before a
final ratification of the new constitu-
ton, they wished to excite discussion
amongst the people, and to elicit and
collect the public sentiment upon it's
merits or defect. In the meantime it
was ordained, that the Assembly of
Frankland, for that was the name
given to the new State, should be cleo
ted, and should meet early In the year
1855, for the purpose of putting into
operation the new government. The
Assembly met at the appointed time to
legislate for the State of Frankland,
John Sewer, Governor; David Camp.
bell, Judge of the Superior Court,
and Joshua Gist and John Anderson,
Assistant Judges. Landon Carter was
Speaker of the Senate, and William
Cage, Speaker of the House of Com.
mons; they appointed likewise, all
other officers, civil and military, which
by the form of the constitution, they
were authorized to make. The appoint
ments generally, fell upon those who
already held offices under the State of
North Carolina; the new appointments
were generally accepted and acted un-
der. The government of FARMLAND
being thus organized, and the agents
to administer it being thus prepared, it
soon afterwards went into full opera
ton.
Con tinued next week,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

With all his faults, it is to be sin.
cerely hoped that Peter Turney's life
will be spared. The State wants no
Governor Pillow. Pillow is a younger
man, but he is sneak. He voted to
disfranchise more than ten thousand
East Tennesseea ms, because it was al.
legged that they voted without showing
their poll tax receipts. He did the
same thing, without showing his poll
tax receipt. The good Lord deliver us
from Pillow as Governor of Tennessee.
Turney is fraud, but he is better
man than Knoxville Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

Nearly every one needs good tonic
at this season. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the one true tonic and blood purifier.
Sold by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

In 1876 the Calumet and Hecla mine
produced half the copper mined in the
whole country, while in 1890 this won.
derful mine produced one fourth that
of the whole country and one tenth
that of the whole world.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

health and sweet breath secured, by
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price %
cents. Nasal injector free. Mathes &
Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
A Fact Worth Knowing.

Consumption, grip, pneumonia and
throat and lung diseases are cured by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold by Mathes & Pat.
tom
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Karl's Glover Root Tea

is sure cure for headache and nervous
diseases. Nothing relieves so quickly.
Sold by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
For DysDepsia

and liver complaint you have printed
guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's
Vitalizer. Sold by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
CAtArrh Cured.

icon tinued next week. |
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24

Caleb Crimmins was as sweet on Deb
by Dander MS a humble bee on honey
suckles. That was q we'll understood
fact among the young folks of Brad
bury, back-country village of the mid
die west; and although Caleb had the
reputation of being very NEAR" he was
known in a number of instances to have
opened his heart" and his purse
slightly-in demonstration of that fact.
And when Gale Crimmins event down
into his jeans" Tin the mellow flow of
the village tongue waggers) it meant
that return might be expected on the
board in short order. That is to say,
folks was expectin' of invite to the
weddin' fore long"
1t panied Caleb intensely when he
thought of the rapid succession of
birthdays, Christmases and money!
taking holidays with which the year
was crowded, and he resolved that but
few of them should elapse before he
had the knot tied hard and fast with
Miss Debby; and then they would go
kinder slow on the gosh blamed
spentlin' business" Debby was not at
all extravagant in her notions of gift
taking, but she did think it was no more
than right that she should be remem-
bered occasionally with some tangible
demonstration of affection.
Christmas was at hand, and Caleb was
in the throes of job of guessing what
to get for Debby. There's SO tarnal
much nonsense bout Christmas pres
ents," said he, "that Teller don't know
what to git."' But he held to his estab-
lished rule that it should be "somethin'
useful and onextravagant." But what
Debby needed most, that was the per-
picking question.
Caleb was to take Debby to the "Christ-
mas doin's" at the village church, where
there was to be tree for the young
folks, and he thought it would be tho
proper caper to hang his present on the
tree with the others, and have it handed
out publicly, to show that he was up
and doing with the rest of them. And
SO 1T came to pass that among the good
things hanging on the tree was sealed
envelope marked, 'Merry Christmas to
Deborah Dander, from Mr.. Caleb Grim
MINIS" This the minister, who offici-
ated as distributor, took down, and,
with some sly remarks on its supposed
contents, called upon the young lady to
come forward and receive it.
AS Debby passed up the aisle she was
accosted on either side by her young
friends, who eagerly inquired: "What
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement ane
lends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance,
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24

is it, Debby? Open 1t and let us see!"
With burning cheeks she took the mys-
FERROUS envelope and returned to her
seat beside the smiling donor, who adj
yised her to open it. This she did and
found within nothing but slip of pa
per with some writing on it. She read
thewords, and blushing still more deep
ly crumpled the paper in her hand;
then turning to Caleb in an agitated
manner, she said:
"Mr. Crimmins, we will go home,
right off,"
Caleb forthwith conducted Debby
to her home, where she babe him q
frigid good night, Mr.. Crimmins,"
and left him to sneak off to his own
abode, with a sort of wish l hadn't"
feeling ranking in his system.
The match was broken off short then
and there, and it was some time before
the why and wherefore were known to
the wondering friends Of both. When
the secret did leak out broad grin
overspread the face of all Bradbury,
and no wonder. Caleb's Christmas
present to Debby was an order on the
village dentist for flour dollars worth
Of pullin' and film"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24

courage was generally answering and
uncompromising tried to stife shrek,
0nd only half succeeded.
After the roof had been successfully
assembled, they heard great noise by
the chimney, as though Santa had just
elighted, and then they heard him de-
scend the interior of the chimney; low
er and lower he came, until finally his
legs were in the room, and they kicked
inavery human and prosaic way. After
they had kicked for awhile, and no more
OF the visitors body appeared, it be-
gan to dawn upon everybody that Santa
was in difficulties. The children and
the older visitors sat staring at the legs
for few minutes, and then Mr.. Moon,
who was man for an emergency, gall
lantly rushed to the rescue. He seized
Eanta's ankles and pulled with all the
force of pair of gymnasium-educa
arms, but he didn't seem to make any
Roadway, for Santa yelled in q voice
that sounded like a doleful cry from the
tomb that he was being wedged in
tighter than ever, and he implored the
company to do something for his relief.
The elders held a council of war. Mr..
Brewster mildly suggested that it.
would be good plan to send in fire
alarm, but his wife crushed him with q
look, and said that the only way she
saw was to take the bricks out of the
chimney; and she added: "This comes
of a man trying to act the fool when he
ought to be thinking of the world to
come"
Meanwhile Santa groaned and
shrieked in fearful manner in the
chimney, and protested that if he
wasn't soon released he would be
corpse. Mrs. Bell was fainting comfor-
tably in her armchair, and most of the
children had vanished. TWAS then that
Miss Rose approached Mr.. Moon, wiring
ing her hands and weeping beautifully.
"Mr. Moon," she cried, you see the.
sufferings of my uncle, and you stand
here idle. Can you not rescue him2"
"Miss Rose" said the intrepid young
man, IT can get him out of that in five
minutes; it rests with you whether
shall do it or not. The last time pro-
posed to you, you refused me, as usual.
If you'll promise to marry me, I'll rescue
your uncle; if you won't, leave this
town forever-and your uncle in the
chimney. His kicks are growing feeble
and tailored; I don't think he can last
more than three minutes"
I The young lady leveled glance Of
scorn at him that should have withered
him, but he stood firm. He felt that
his whole future was at stake, and re-
Elected that all's fair in love and war.
There was stern, cold silence for
minute or two. Meanwhile the vibra-
tions Of Santa's legs became desultory
and spasmodic, and his muffled groans
betokened extreme exhaustion.
Wretch" cried the yonn0 lalp- a4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24

1t was Christmas eve and the Dod-
getts sat by the fire discussing the prob
ability that they would receive pres
ents OF greater value than they had
sent to their poor relatives; and as
good as they had sent to their rich
ones.
ugh, what night it is" said Mrs.
Dodgett, "but it is just as well, for we
shall have no callers, and I'm really not
fit to be SEEM
You certainly are mott" candidly
answered Mr.. Dodgett, 'it's mystery
what you have done with all the money
you have gotten for dress. Now, 1 can
go nowhere for lack of a decent dress
suit"
Instead of replying warmly, Mrs.
Dodgett only smiled mysteriously. At
that moment the maid entered, saying:
Please, ma'am, a tramp's at the back
door begging for Clothes
Tell him to go away and be quick
about it," said Mr.. Dodgett, who was
suffering from neuralgia and disap-
pointment that his wife would not
quarrel.
Don't leave him alone in the kitch-
en-" said Mrs. Dodgett; "he is most like
ly u sneak thief"
Charitable, that remark" grunted
her husband.
"Ye-es," she replied, absently, "by
the way, dear, Mr.. Blanque has given
his wife another sealskin. I shall have
to cut her, for can't visit her any
longer in my old wrap. It's one COM
fort, though, that he selected it him
self; something is surely wrong with
It," Looking anxiously at her hus-
band, she saw q half smile on his face.
Its cold night for that poor wretch
to be out half Clad" he said. "I'll see
IT he is gone," she returned, and both
left the room by different doors.
Soon they were both back with half
pleased, half shame-faced looks.
TITS Christmas eve, after ALL" said
he.
eyes, we should be charitable to-day
of all days."
"M'hm; I gave that poor wretch my
dress suit which was too shabby to
wear. I had to hunt for it, too; it
was"
"And gave him your old overcoat;
tt"
(Which overcoat?"
"The black one; you"
"You did, Ell? Well, you were too
smart for once! In the pocket of that
coat was concealed the money had
saved to buy a sealskin for your
Christmas gift. Say, why did you hide
my dress suit in your wardrobe?"
Both had risen, looking very pale.
"You got that dress suit from my
wardrobe, did you? Well, it was new
one I had gotten for your Christmas
gift, Silas Dodgett!"
Two minutes later Mrs. Dodgett was
in strong Mysteries on the hearth rug,
while the maddest man in town was
sainly searching for tramp with new
dress suit and an old overcoat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-24

vi Uuc evening DcIOTo CurlSuIudS,
in the year of grace 1894, Mr.. Rufus
Bell created mild sensation at his
home by arriving with q parcel of huge
dimensions. He made sure that none
of the children were about the house
before he entered and, when he had
crossed the threshold he Immediately
concealed the mysterious bundle in
closet and locked the door upon it.
Mrs. Bell at once demanded an ex-
PLANTATION, and her niece, Miss Rose
Wayne, seconded the demand strongly;
thereupon Mr.. Bell struck the attitude
popular with candidates when they say
"My Acknowledged" and said:
Ladies, ! am but human, singular as
the statement may seem; but am
nevertheless being of ideas and re-
sources"
'We are always acquiring informa-
tion," interrupted Mrs. Bell.
"Rose," continued Mr.. Bell, serencly,
turning to the younger lady, "as a
school-teacher you must have studied
Juvenile human nature, and you must
have been shocked by the fact that
children cease to believe in the good
old stories of Santa Claus and his rein
deer almost as soon as they are able to
walk; in fact, have heard you COM
ment upon this sad truth. What is
Christmas to child, if the child doesn't
believe in Santa Claus? Where are all
the romance and poetry of the oc-
sion? My own children are skeptical
when / tell them the charming legend
of Kris Kringle; have undertaken to
convince them that there is Santa
Claus; have decided to let them see
Santa Claus in person"
This announcementnatura pleased
the ladies'; and their excitement was
quite intense when Mr.. Bell produced
q bundle from the closet and opened
it, producing q. lot of ancient furs and a.
bearskin hat that had probably been
used by drum major of the town
band; to please the ladies he donned
his costume at once, and they voted
him perfect Santa Claus, as he Ger,
tainly was.
"Now," he said, when he had resumed
his ordinary raiment, II don't think II
quite fair to reserve this entertainment
for our own children EXCLUSIVELY, SO
have invited a few good little boys and
girls of the neighborhood; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brewster will be here, and young
Mr. Moon; have let them into the Sc
cret. You will tell the children to hang
rheir hosiery in the north room, and In
form them that you have reason to be.
lieve that they may see Santa Claus II
they sit up and keep perfectly still; at
the proper time I'll ascend the roof and
slide down the chimney; it is just large
enough for the purpose. And I guess
that's ALL"
During the balance of the evening,
until nine o'clock, there was great
deal of active preparation in progress in
the Bell mansion; the north room was
tidied, and semi-circle of chairs
placed for the expected guests, who be-
gan to arrive at the stipulated time.
Mr.. Bell was in fine frenzy of excite
ment; he declared to his wife, in q
whisper, that he felt like boy again,
and she replied that she was ten years
younger than she was before he un-
folded his delicious scheme. By half
past nine all the guests, large and small,
were In thar places Mr.. Moon. q .vouar