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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
THE DANGER OF DRINK.
Intended to Be Convisial. But Actually Gave
Aid to a Rival.

Aid to Rival.
The Judge had been to temperance
meeting, and on his way home out in
the Capitol Hill neighborhood he grew
talkative.
II confess" he said. with the dig
nifty of an ex-county judge holding
$1,000 position in the Treasury Depart.
ment, that though 90 to temperance
meetings with great regularity, also
take drink at the same ratio, because
/ think that a temperance meeting and
a drink is each worthy OF my esteem
and encouragement albeit in different
ways. Yet / am bachelor today ow-
ing entirely to my asking man to
take drink with me-"
A married man at this point sug.
gested to the Judge that he might be
asked to do something of that sort
without danger of similar result, but
the Judge gave him no heed
You see," he continued, "when
was about twenty seven l was desper-
ately in love with certain girl, and l
had but one rival, and him did not
greatly fear. He lived in a town about
one hundred miles from mine and used
to come over to spark the young lady
about once a month. knew all along
that he wasn't making any headway,
or heartway, rather, for that matter,
and one day when he came over and the
girl gave him permission to stay away
permanently I met him at hotel
where he was about to take bus for
the train to take him home forever.
We were good friends and he told me
the sad story Of his defeat and con-
graduated me as the supposed happy
man. / thought l was, too, but you
can't always tell about woman.
Well, of course asked him to come
and have a drink with me as a solace,
but he demured on the ground that the
bus wouldn't wait and he couldn't af-
ford to miss the train. But spoke to
the driver and assured my friend that
the bus would give him time ynough
to take nip, and he went with me.
One drink meant two, and when the
two had been taken the bus was gone
and there wasn't another train that
night, so coaxed him to stay over and
make a night of it with me and the
boys.
This was easy enough, and we had
another drink. 1t was then about 4
O'Clock, and he said he would meet me
at 9, as he had some business to attend
to up to that time. But he didn sap
pear at the appointed hour, nor at
later hour. In fact, he din't show up
at all, and we had to have our night
without him. Next morning, how.
ever, he showed up, but instead of
looking the wreck expected to see, he
was as radiant as a flower. l asked
him what had happened, but he only
smiled and hurried along to catch his
train. That evening I called on the
young lady, and the FIRST thing she did
was thank me for making Mr.. Blank
stay over, for they had settled their
difficulties and were to be married
within a month. All of which turned
out to be true, and they were married
and have lived happily ever since.
Now" concluded the Judge, as
thew passed quiet place, "if all the
men in this party are married men, ex-
cept myself, we will 60 in here and
have something" which was accord
ingly Washington Star.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
The Negro I'm Industry.

During the last few years the indus.
trial progress Of the negroes of the
South has been marked. The race seems
to have passed through that unfortunate
era in his history just after its emanci-
patton when it's only conception of
progress was to hold political offices. It
has learned much since then and among
other things 1t has discovered that
industrial capacity is the first requi-
site for any race or nation that would
advance along the path Of civilization.
Booker T. Washington appeared as the
preacher Of the wholesome truth few
years ago. And while 1t must be graft
flying to him to have gained the respect
of his white fellow citizens even in the
South, his success in getting the people
Of his own race to heed his advice
must please him far more. His apor-
ism, ut Is far more important that
the negro should have chance to earn
dollar than that he should be able
to spend 1t for seat In q theatre, !"
has gone home, and already the ne.
groes Of the South are becoming factors
In the industrial development Of the
country.
An interesting fact bearing on this
question has recently occurred in
Charleston, s. O., and is reported by
THE News and Couriern of that city.
Some time ago Mr.. Chisholm built
knitting mill in Charleston, and en-
ployed white girls to do the work.
Owing to their lack Of skill they could
not earn much at first, and, instead of
persevering, they grew discouraged
and threw up the job. This determined
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

Two fair young girls sat in a dainty
boudoir gazing into each others eyes,
says the New Herald.
1--WE are such good friends, Marcia, -"
said one, "and we can afford to say
to each other just what we think.
Now, l have such splendid scheme.
Suppose we start out today by telling
each other the truth, without re.
gard to any question of politeness.
How perfectly lovely, Lobelia, "
cooed the younger girl Of the two.
Lets begin right away. What do
you think of me?"
II think said Marcia, "that you
are almost as pretty as you think you
are, and when you don t try to be you
are the most charming girl in the
world"
"How awfully good of you. "rejoin.
ed the other, ''and do you know that
when you came in l was thinking that
you looked just like one of those big
feather busters which had taken a
notion to walkp Only your feet are so
very large that the illusion was not
quite perfect"
Two dishevelled young women, with
their faces cross lined with scratches,
we're taken out of that aristocratic
mansion five minutes later and hurried
in an ambulance to the nearest hos
pital.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Dry Earth ON the Floor.

The poultry house is more easily
cleaned in winter than in summer, as
the cold freezes the droppings, render
ing them easily swept up and shoveled, ,
but this will depend upon how the
floor is managed. If it is covered with
dry dirt or sifted coal ashes, the clean
ing is simply a matter of using a
broom; but if no absorbent material is
used the fresh droppings become frozen
and adhere to the wood, requiring con-
siderable scrapping for their removal.
Farm and Fireside.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Farm Mortgages.

1t appears that 72 per cent. of the
farms in the United States are free
from the mortgages. This is a fact,
and gratifying and rose colored fact,
which knocks the stuffing" out of
many loud and long winded har-
angues. If further inquiry should be
made it would doubtless be discovered
that in a majority the mortgages on the
2S per cent of mortgage farms represent
money borrowed for improvement ts.
The American farmer sometimes has
occasion to growl; but, take him for
all in all, he is the mos. prosperous
tiller of the soil and the most indepen-
dent in the world.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
QUICK PROFIT.
A Boys Improvement on the Usual Program
in Fairy Stories.

Boys Improvement on the Usual Program
in Fairy Stories.
Business is the watchword of the
day and the small boy is developing
on that line with rapidity which as
tonishes the previous generation. But
the practical side of. his nature has not
obscured the poetry of childhood. The
fairy tale, says the Washington Star,
is as potent as ever, and there was a
smile OF pleasure on the face of the lad
who remarked at breakfast:
II had beautiful dream last night
what was it?'' his father asked.
II thought l was out in the woods
and saw most .gorgeousiy dressed
lady coming toward me-"
THAT is good deal like some of the
stories that You have been reading"
Yes. 1t doesn't get very different
until the end. I knew by her looks
that she was the fairy queen, and
made up my mind that WASH t going
tolose chances like some of the boys in
story books, who didn't know a good
chance when they saw it.
did she offer you three wishes?"
Yes And l called to mind how she
sometimes took advantage of NOR
tails being excited and nervous when
he wished in order to make him waste
his opportunities and have good
laugh at him. So when she said: Lit
tie boy, I'll give you three wishes I
didn t jump at the chance. l said:
Will you give me whatever l ask forp'
She answered: Yes; you may have
three wishes.''
What did you dop"
II wished for four"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Mr.. Chisholm to try colored girls. He
did so, and he says that they are doing
go well that he has no fears for them

Mr.. Chisholm to try colored girls. He
did so, and he says that they are doing
80 we'll that he has no fears for them
In the future. This means more than
the successful employment of few
colored girls in one factory. 1t means
that when factories spring up all over
the South, as 1t is hoped will be the
case, colored hands will be found
available, and If so will be employed.
1t is difficult to say which will be the
greater gamer from this, the negro or
the South. But that both will be beue-
fitted admits Of no debate. While it
will add to the wealth of the South, it
will bring about the real em ancipation
of the negro; for it will make him a
necessary and important element in
the industrial progress of the Southern
States.
Nor will the white people of the
South object to this form of negro
progress. "The News and Courier"
cordially approves of Mr.. Chisholm 3
act. While it is sorry that the white
girls failed, it is gratifed at the sue.
cess OF the colored girls, and says that
1t will be we'll for the South if many
OF them can be employed in light ME.
chanical industries. Coming from 80
conservative journal as 1.-The News
and Courier, this is great deal 10
say. The future industrial progress of
the negro depends on himself; for the
whole industrial field is before him.
Instead of opposing his entrance into
the great field of skilled labor, his
white fellow citizens will encourage
him to enter it, for they know that his
success in that field will benefit not
only himself, but the South as well.--
N. Y. Tribune.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Impudence and Folly.

Some half dozen politicians Of the
machine sort met in Nashville hotel
Tuesday and let out loud "holler"
over wickedness of those who would
unearth the frauds committed in the
interest of the machine in the recent
election. They resolved that such per.
sons were slandering Tennessee and
therefore should be regarded as ene-
mics of the State. Among the signers
Of the proclamation were W. ]. Whit.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

Hoarseness leads to serious irritation
of the throat and may end in rack
ing, rasping cough. From this condi-
tion it is but step to serious lung
trouble. DIR. Bells Pine Tar Honey
will quickly clear the throat and leave
the voice clear and smooth. 1t is an
infallible remedy for all disorders of
the throat and lungs. Get bottle to-
day. For sale by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

A happy man is always a healthy
one. 1t is impossible to be happy or
cheerful or useful when one is suffering
from discomforting cold or a nasty
little cough. 1t is wonderful that peo-
pie will go on from day to day suffer
ing from these distressing disorders
when relief is so easily obtained. DIR.
Bells Pine Tar Honey cures coughs
and colds of ali descriptions. For sale
by Mathes g. Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

Everybody has a cold sometime
your turn will come. Keep a bottle of
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey at hand and
be prepared for an emergency. This
famous remedy will cure cold before
1t gsts fairly started orafter it has set
tied. The sooner you take it the sooner
you get we'll. For sale by Mathes &
Patton,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

Incipient consumption is cured with
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey. Inflama.
tion is allayed and the clogging of the
lungs is stopped. When this is accom-.
plished the road to health is q straight
one. Get bottle today. For sale by
Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Rucklen,s Arnica SaIxe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
Hores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles or no pay required.
ltis guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale at Britton's drug store.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

There is nothing so good for the
coughs and colds of the childnren and
babies as DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
1t cures Group, whooping cough, cold
in the head and gives sweet, refreshing
sleep. 1t is pleasantly sweet to the
taste. Any child will take In and ask
for more. For sale by Mathes and Pat
ton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

A Life of Reverses. -"Your life has
been one of many reverses," said the
kind lady.
"Yes'm," answered Dismal Dawson.
"Bout every place I turn up I git
turned down. n."-Indianapolis Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Within the Law.-wild eyed Man

l want lot of poison right off.
Drug Clerk-It's against the law to
sell poison to people who look as il
they want to commit suicide; but I'll
let you have bottle of DR.. Black.Se.
quins Elixir Of Life. That seems to be
pretty sure death.-New York Weekly.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

A Kansas correspondent Of "The
United States Investor" says that
whereas there used to be 3si loan and
investment companies in Kansas there
are only six now.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

When your throat feels raw and
rough as If yon had swallowed a piece
Of sandpaper, nothing gives such
prompt and effectual relief as DR.. Bell's
Pine Tar Honey. A wonderful reme-
dy for coughs, colds and bronchial
affections. Pleasant to the taste never
failing in result. Get bottle today.
For sale by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
A Queer EpItaph.

Eptomes of life stories are often told
on quaint old English tombstones.
Lady 0Looney' 8 epitaph reads, "Bland,
passionate, and deeply religious. Also
she painted in water colors and sent
several pictures to the exhibition. She
was first cousin to Lady Jones, and
Of such is the kingdom Of heaven"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16

Ringing noises in the ears, swapping,
buzzing roaring, caused by catarrh,
all disappear with the use Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
The Difference.

Bryan and Bob Taylor are both
making public show of themselves.
Both were defeated in the late election.
The main difference between them is
that Bryan had no election officers to
count him in anyhow, as Bob had
Sevieryille Star.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Bob's Gratitude.

The Turney count in machine ran
Bob Taylor for Governor, so it was
charged through the campaign, and
now 1t seems Bob is about to corrobo-
rate 1t by reappointing Peter Turney
office holders. Marshall County Stand
ord
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
Clumb as n 'FIipper.

What's the matter with Chattanooga
Who is 10 flip the flash pan there?
Why keep an anxious people in sus.
pense? Columbus Marchbanks still
lives there and he would be an affable
flipper.-Knoxville Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-16
OPINIONS OF THE STATE PRESS.
Election Frauds.

There has been great frauds practiced
in the election all over the State, and
there must be an investigation. This
was the cry of the Democrats two
years ago. Now they raise their hands
in holy horror when the Republicans
cry fraud, and say they are slandering
the State.-Marshall County Sentinel.
Fee Reform.
II the incoming Legislature fails 10
reform the criminal cost and fee sys.
tenn it will be we'll for the INSTRUCTORS
OF such measures not to again aspire to
political preferment. Reform along
that line is demanded, fact that our
law makers should be thoroughly i'm
bued with.-Boliver Bulletin.
Isn't it strange.
Isn't it little strange that there
was so much election fraud two years
ago and such fair, honest election
now. The Democrats ought to want
every election contested about which
there is the least doubt. They are so
honest and fair that they should not
look upon sin with the least degree of
allowance Union City Peoples Friend.
Purge and Punish.
We say turn ON the light, contest,
investigate and probe to the bottom
regardless as to who it hurts or benefits.
Democrats began it two years since,
and it is too soon to holler enough.
Finish up the job while it is fashion.
able. Purge the State and let the guilty
ones wear the stripes. Union City
Peoples Friend.
Foolish Partisanism.
LAS a piece of party policy" says
Harris of Tennessee, the leader of the
Democratic forces in the United States
Senate, 1.-THE Democratic Senators will
reject any appointment made by Presi-
dent Cleveland" Well, that may be
good policy or bad policy-it depends.
Regarded as uniform iron clad rule
it smacks of foolishness in the first
degree. Rochester Post Express.
A Suggestion.
II Bob Taylor is really to be the
Governor of, by and for the people,
some of his prearranged contracts to
put certain individuals in office ought
to 60 by the board Bristol Courier.
A Sorry Machiue,
The Tennessee machine would give
good deal now if it had never made
that contest law to keep Old Pete and
his coal oil cabinet in Office. Memphis
III.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 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 perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It 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 IL 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.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-19
Tangerincs and Navel Oranges.

1t has been shown that the tangerine
orange, and possibly some other varie-
ties, are formed through the effort Of
the orange to make a secondary growth
at the apex of the original one, only
that it failed to make any original at all.
In other words, the tangerine orange is
a Well-develOped secondary fruit. How
this can be brought about may be readily
understood by carefully examining the
oranges known in the market as the ma
vel variety. In these cases a small
orange can often be found at the apex,
sometimes of considerable size. When
the small one is largely developed and
the larger one wholly suppressed, then
we have the tangerine. -Jacksonville
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-19
Changed Places.
A wedding with an unexnecte

A wedding with an unexpected ending
occurred the other day in Frankfort,
Ky. William Myers and Jemima Alder
clergyman had reached the part Of the
ceremony where he demanded if any
body had any objection to the match
With that John Hughes stepped forward
and said he had an objection. He ex-
planned that the prospective groom had
twice promised to fight him for posses
sion of the girl and had SHE'D both times.
threw him out of the window and, tax
ing his place beside Jemima. directed
that the ceremony proceed. The young
woman and the parson both seemed sat
isfed; SO the valiant Hughes became the
bridegroom, while nobody seems to have
taken the trouble to inquire what became
of Myers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-19
YOUTHFUL GREAT MEN.
Famous at an Age When Most Men Begin
Their Careers.


Their Careers.
It is undeniable that many of the
greatest careers have been made by
young men. Washington was but 43
when he was called to the command
of the American Revolutionary army.
Henry Clay was speaker of the House
of Representative at 81. Stephen A.
Douglas was but 80 when he first be-
came a candidate for the presidency,
John Jay was chief justice of the Unit
ed States at 40. James G. Blaine was
only 80 when he became speaker of the
House of Representatives. Alexander
Hamilton took charge of the treasury at
81 years of age. Martin Van Buren,
at 36 organized the famous Albany re-
gency and was governor of New York
at 40. John G. Calhoun in his 42d year
was vice-president of the United States.
John G. Breckenridge of Kentucky was
vice-president at 30 and a candidate for
the presidency at 30. George B. Nc
Clellan was only 80 when nominated for
the presidency.
In military life especially young men
have been most conspicuous. Gen. Grant
was but 40 years of age when he began
winning a name for himself in our Civil
war, and was only 43 when the war
closed. The great Napoleon was master
of France and Europe before his Both
birthday. Alexander the Great had con-
Quered the world and left it before he
was 33 years old. Fremont. the Path
finder" had explored the Rocky noun
tains before he was 80. and was running
for the presidency at 43.
Columbus was in the 30's when he
explained his ideas of the Western pas
sage and enlisted the Spanish sovereigns
in the project that led to the discovery
of America. Richard Golden was but
81 when he founded the AntiCorn Law
league, which revolutionized the cOmmer-
cial policy of Great Britain. William
Pitt. ranked by some historians as the
greatest of modern British premiers, was
practically ruler of England at "a. The
list of youthful great men might easily
be Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-19
The Salaries of Dramatic Artists

Sarah Bernhardt's salary is $500 a
week. Yvette Guilbert receives, under
her present contract, $1,000 a week, and
Calve earns $1,000 fer each of her ap-
pearances. Olga Nethersole earns $3.50
a week. What with his salary and per-
centage Of the receipts, John Drew
makes in good times $500 a week. A
competent leading man or woman, like
Henry Miller and Herbert Kelley, Viola
Allen or Isabel Irving. can be had for
5000 week. The only player that has
ever received, even in this prodigal coun-
try, a salary equal to that of Bernhardt
was Nine. Modjeska. Edwin Booth,
who knew nothing about the value of
money, once engaged the Polish actress
at a salary of $500 a week
Mr.. Graus contract with Guilbert
lasts only two weeks, after which she re-
turns to the cheap prices of Paris.
Calves contract lasts five months, but
during that time she sings only twice or
three times a week, after which she re-
turns to the moderate salaries of Europe
Melba receives $500 a night in this
country, but in Paris she is content with
$500 a performance. But Sarah Bern
hardts contract continues through sum
mer and winter. and every Saturday
night she pockets $500. Taking one
thing with another, the actress is better
off than the singers. Averaging the en-
tire income of each performance we
should say that Calve earns $4,000 a
year, Guilbert about $50, 900, while
Bernhardt is sure of $4,000 annually
for five yearS-GOthamitp