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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
A visit of Congratulations.

what a lovely bouquet"
Eyes; I'm taking it to Mrs. Wells. as
this is her birthday"
''But 1 thought you were not on very
good terms with her now"
Neither l am, but this is her fortieth
birthday, and she knows that 1 am the
only one who knows it."-Judy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
Family Troubles.

THE Skittles next door are not on
speaking terms"
''What is the matter?"
HE told her he would go to Alaska
and get rich, and then he backed out"
Detroit Free Press.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
The Appropriate Remark

"You should never say sweets to the
sweet when you Offer girl refresh
ments," said Higgins 20 Nissan.
''What should l say?"
can ice to nice girl."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
Married Now.

All, once when Julia read aloud,
My doting soul was rapt and proud;
But now, although love her more,
When Julia reads. I doze and snore.
Chicago Record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
Two WAYS to Win.

Foster-Look bere, Feltoni 1 took
your advice on that horse Felldown, and
I'm dead broke. 1 thought you said
the owners were going to play him to
win?
Felton-That's right. They did win.
They bet against him.-Puck.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
Tbeir Mutual Affection.

He had castle grand, ancestral
Her acres are both broad and trim;
He loves the very ground she walks on.
And she adores the site of him.
-Pick-Me-Up.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09

Dudley Canesucker-There is only
one hat left and it is not mine. want
my hat.
Hatkeeper-Was yours better?
"Of course it was. Do 7ou suppose I'd
have made kick if it asn'tY'-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09
A Mystery ExpIained.

Maud-What do you think of Miss
High-Note's singing? It's entirely by
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09

Claud-Well, 1 was wondering how
she managed to make such a frightful
noise with her mouth.-Town Topics.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09

One Girls Consolation.
When no one came her heart to win
1t filed her full of woe,
But now she plays the violin,
And always has bow.
IN. Y. Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-09

He-Gracious! Miss Gertrude, I'm
sorry you've hurt your hand. Shall
run and get some'cold cream?
She-Ah-no-ah-ice cream will do
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
HARMONY.

Christmas has passed with its usual merri-
ment. Santa Claus visited several OF the
little folks, putting candies, ETC.. in their
stockings, which was much to their delight.
Some of the boys celebrated Christmas by
taking on too much pop skulP' whisky and
got them kinder of their balance, much to
the disgrace of any community or nelghbor-
hood, more so to themselves but such we
hope will not be tolerated any more by the
boys that are so thoughtless as to use the
stuff until their noses are as red as picked
beets, so hereafter we hope they will cele-
brate Christmas in quite a different way
Miss s.. A. Sherfey, in company with Char
ley Carey spent Christmas in the vicinity
of Kanhlnr'S vRnolr
Quite a number Of our young people at
tended meeting at Bethany; the me sting
there has been in progress two weeks, re-
sulting in several conversions and additions
to the church.
John Mitchell, son Of Thomas Mitchell,
deceased, who has been in Washington
County, Arkansas, for seventeen years, is
visiting relatives here and will return in
about thirty days.
Measles are raging in the vicinity Of Fall
Branch. MACK.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
GERMANTOWN.

We are having wintery weather now; a
snow fell Christmas night, and the mountains
are full Of snow; rain last week raised the
water in creeks and branches more than has
been since the middle Of last August.
The farmers have been blowing for corn,
though the ground has not been too wet to
plow yet.
They had a missionary entertainment at
Germantown Schoolhouse last Thursday
night, and 1t was a success; the children did
their part splendidly in speeches and music
Prof. A. e. Mead delivered an address on
missionary work and another gentleman, of
whom shall not name, much less praise.
The Brethren had services in their church
on Limestone Christmas day and Sunday
DR.. Bowman, Of Flourville, preached last
Sunday night. Meetings will be held here
during this week. 0rville and Ralph Barley
are home from Milligan on a vacation.
UNCLE BEN.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that the farm
ers Of the country have disposed Of large
quantities of wool at greatly increased
prices, the manufacturers are still calling for
more and are now finding it necessary to
send abroad for additions to their stocks,
which are already running low. The great
reduction in the number Of sheep in the
country which resulted from Democratic
free trade makes it necessary for the manu-
iacturers to draw a large amount Of wool
from abroad until the farmers are able to
bring their focks back to the conditions
which existed under the protective tariff
And East Tennessee, with her great adapta-
bility to wool production fails to reap any
OF the advantages Of this fact because her
people do not raise more sheep and fewer
dogs. No State in the Union possesses such
natural advantages for the growing Of sheep
and wool as this portion of Tennessee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
For the Herald and Tribune.
Civil Service.

There are, Eat least, two bad features to
each good one connected with the civil SER
vice law, and, the manner in which it is en-
forced; and, to say the very least, its neces-
sary amendment should be in the light Of re-
pealing it and e~nacting a new law.
There Is but one class Of officers under our
form OF Government that ought to be In the
nature of life tenure holdings; or, in other
words, during effective service-that Is, our
Federal Judges and Justices. For such,
there is this good reason: that such tenure
removes them from political or party influ-
ence and renders it more certain that they
will hold the scales of judicial impartiality
and, II such tenure could attach to our State
Judges, their administration would probably
be better. No such reason applies to those
holding other offices from the highest to the
lowest grades.
This is the only ruling permissible: First,
that the officer should be elected or appoint
ed for a designated term Of service; and
secondly If he fails to perform his duties
efficiently, remove him and, IL his services
are satisfactory, re-elect or re-appoint him
II no other seeks the place with ability and
fitness to fill the position as well. 1t is very
un-American and positively unjust to say
to the occupant Of the place, because you
have acted reasonably well, you shall enjoy
u sort or life tenure to the exclusion OF your
other fellow citizens who possess ability to
do just as well. One of the features OF the
good blood, active brains and skillful hands
of this, our great and high land Of "unfenced
villages" is, that our people not only make
good impromptue soldiers, but easily, good
and efficient officials and artisans. 1t will.
therefore, not do, at all, to say, by law, to a
special group you are the only ones to do
and can stay as long as you behave well, at
a pay of from SO to IS per day; and let others
OF your associates, who could do as well or
better than you, go ahead in shop or field
at longer and more laborious hours of toll
for a compensation Of 81 to 50 per day. I'm
der our form of government, we have officers
clothed with appointing power to places
which form our grades of civil service.
About all the civil service commission
needed is, possibly, a commission Of expert
and impartial men to investigate the conduct
OF subordinate officials and employees and
report for dismissal those found to be In
efficient or Enthusiastically. Ifsuch a change
as above suggested can not be safely made,
then let us ''go the whole hog" and wipe out
our Americanism to the extent Of extending
good behavior rules" to all from the Presi.
dent down, allowing elections or appoint.
ments alone to be made where vacancies
occur by death or because of ineflciency OF
acts of positive wrong doing.
n. A. PATTERSON
Vineland, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
DOVES MILL.

Christmas, with It's various merriments
has come and as quickly taken its exit. The
day was whiled away in many ways in this
part Of the vineyard. On Christmas eve there
was a roundedup, first class entertainment
given at Bethesda. At the close OF the exer.
else Santa Claus made his appearance on the
stage and made the little boys and girls fee,
that life is worth living. especially at Christ
mas. Let the good work go on.
Walter Hartsell, Of Knoxville, made his pa.
rents a pleasant visit during holidays.
On Christmas day Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Swinney gave a dinner to three of the oldest
ladies in this community. The occasion was
highly enjoyed by all present.
Emanuel Dove. once a resident Of Chero.
kee, but now OF Cabool, Mo-, is visiting
friends and relatives In this section Of the
country.
Among other candidates W. H. Cox is In
the field, aspiring to the Office OF Circuit
Court Clerk. Mr.. Cox is a gentlemen In ev.
cry respect, and a Republican Of the deepest
dye. The Republicans can not cast their
vote for q more worthy gentleman. II seems
from rumor that the man that beats him
will have to be a hustler, and will only get
the plum then by the skin Of his teeth. Hur-
rah for Cox.
Rev. Clendemen will preach In the new
church, near Greenwood, next Sunday.
Miss Anna Scott Christmassed on Dry
Creek with her sister. Mrs. Clabe Jones.
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
". F. Hufine to Miss Ethel Dulaney on
Wednesday. December 20.
Thomas Huffine. an employee Of Daniel
Briscoe & Co.. OF Knoxville, came home
Thursday to attend his brothers wedding.
BACCHrs
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

and hope they will return much rested and
refreshed for the work of the second term.
Mrs. L. H, Patton, Of the Planters House,
spent Christmas with relatives at this place.
Miss Daisy Duncan, who is teaching in
Hawkins County, came home for Christmas.
Prof, O. r. Duncan's school at Oak Glen
closed the oath. 0rgie will leave for Nash
vile the Srd Of January, to enter the medi-
cal department Of the University Tennessee.
We are having some nice winter weather
just now, snow having fallen on Christmas
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 2, Taylor have gone to
Johnson City for the holidays.
Kirt White talks Of going to Missouri,
Bob Hall is contemplating trip to the same
State. Dor.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

SOUTHERN manufacturers and Southern
statesmen are jointly proud of the progress
which manufacturing industries have made
Uf isCS JV"i9 IA 49,. SUV.iVI. -aIOVOIV Al
stance of this comes up in the announce
ment that the cotton mills Of New England
have been compelled to reduce running ex-
penses in order to meet the prices at which
Southern manufacturers are placing cotton
goods on the market. With the low wages,
long hours, cheap fuel, and absence Of much
transportation with which the Southern cot
ton mills are blessed, they are able to make
cotton goods of all grades at a very low cost,
and 1t is because of this fact that the New
England manufacturers have been compelled
to reduce wages in this single industry, al
though the manufacturers in many other
lines are increasing wages as a result of the
new tariff law now upon the statute books.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

WHILE the civil service law has some good
points, we do not see why the disagreeable
should be forced upon the people, disregard.
less OF their wishes. Is not the principle
that governs in business generally and, sue.
cessfully, we may state, good enough for the
Government. What business mar would
think Of leaving to three or more men out
side of his business, the selection Of his en-
ployes2 Apply the same rules of selection
to the heads of the departments, who alone
are responsible for the conduct Of the BUSH
ness undert heir charge, as the heads of bust
ness establishments do and everything will
be satisfactory to all concerned.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
From a Terrible Sore-Her Story Of
the Case, and Her Cure.
"For many years l was afflicted with a
milk leg, and a few years ago it broke out
in a sore and spread from my foot to my
knee. l suffered great agony. 1t would
burn and itch all the time and discharge
q great deal. My health was good with
the exception Of this sore. tried a great
many kinds of salve, but some would
irritate the sore 80 that / could hardly
stand the pain. l could not 60 near the
fire without suffering intensely. Some one
sent me papers containing testimonials Of
cures by Hoods S%arsaparilla, and told
my husband | would like to try this med
icine. He got me a bottle and l found 1t
helped me. kept on taking 1t until my
limb was completely healed. / cannot
praise Hoods Sarsaparilla enough for the
great benefit it has been to me. It
cloanses the blood Of all impurities and
leaves it rich and pure" MRS. ANNA L.
EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods %Sarsaparilla OF all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
DHALE.

The people who were assuming a few days
ago that the new tariff law would not proba-
bly, produce sufficient revenue to meet the
running expenses of the Government are be-
ginning to change their minds. The present
indications are that the December receipts
will equal the December expenditures, and
the Treasury officials estimate a large in
crease in receipts early in the coming year.
There is every reason to believe that the
new law will produce a considerable sur
plus in the next fiscal year without any ad-
ditional tariff legislation.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

THE enthusiastic greeting which the Mexi-
cans are giving to Mr.. Bryan is doubtless
very gratifying to his followers, but some
critic may inquire whether the commenda.
tons of a people whose grade of intelligence
is far below that of the United States, whose
per capita of money is one third that of our
oy n, and whose currence system produces
a doller worth less than one half Of a similar
dollar in this country, add anything to Mr..
Bryan's standing as a nnancier.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
Hood,. Dill, are the ~favorite family
AhOou . iiio cathartic. Price 25c.

WE have given fair notice to our delin-
quents, and now we propose to collect what
is due on subscription. The first OF Janu-
AIRY all unsettled accounts will be put out for
collection. No one should complain of this
course for we have begged for our own until
we are tired and ashamed of it, and will do
so no more. So do not be surprised when q
bill is presented to you for the amount you
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter Of = century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. II seems to
contain the very elements Of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

THE prospect that European business inter-
ests may take control in China is creating
considerable uneasiness among the silver
ties, as they know if such a thing should
occur the silver standard now prevailing in
that country will give way to gold, and the
silver cause be thereby weakened.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
FAIR WARNING.

All accounts for subscription due this
Office, amounting to One Dollar or more,
not paid by January 1, 1898, will be put
in the hands of an officer for collection. II
Is absolutely necessary that we get wha
is tdue us, and we trust our patrons will
come in and settle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

THE November earnings Of 1O4 railroads,
whose reports have been received are more
than twenty per cent. in excess of the same
month last year.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
CLOTHING, CLOTHING,

We will show you one of the best lines that the market can furnish. In
Boys and Youths we can show you the celebrated line made by Levy,
Price d Co., that can not be exceled in style, 1T and durability.
In Mems Goods we carry lines from the best manufacturers in the East
Strouse Bros, L. Grief & Bros, and other makes. Don't fail 10 examine
our line when you want a new suit. as we will give you the best suit for
less money than anybody.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

GOOD many people are finding their holi-
day season Of 1897 much more satisfactory
than at any time since the free trade expert
ment was put into operation.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
The Toledo Weekly Blade.

Every intelligent family needs In addition
to their local paper a good national weekly.
The greatest and most widely known general
family newspaper is the Toledo Weekly Blade.
For thirty years it has been a regular visitor
in every part Of the Union and is we'll known
in almost every one OF the 10000 postoflces
in the country. 1t is edited with reference
to a national circulation. 1t is a Republican
paper, but men OF oil politics take IT, because
Of its honesty and fairness in the discussion
of all public questions. 1t is the tavorite
family paper. with something for every men,
Der Of the household. Serial stories, poetry,
wit and humor; the Household department,
best in the world. Young Folks, Sunday
School Lessons, Talmage's Sermons, the
Farmstead, the Question Bureau, which AN
swers for subscribers, the News Of the Week
in complete form, and other special features.
Specimen copies gladly sent on application,
and if you will send us a list ofaddresses, We
will mail a copy to each. Only 81 a year. II
you wish to raise a club, write for terms.
Address THE BLADE, Toledo, Ohio.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29

guarantee every watch and piece
OF iewelry l repair. Fl. Fl. Mcpherson.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
CONGRESS will meet again next Wednesday

CHRISTMAS was 20 a barren ideality, all be-
cause of the failure Of collections.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-29
Ne Have the Goods for Sale.

Again it is ~withlpleasure that we call your spscisl stt.ntion to tn. Large
Stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE FOR FALL and WINTER now
on exhibition fcrSyour inspection. consisting Of
DryCoods, Notions, Clothing. Gents Furnishing Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Carpets, Rugs.
CloakS, Capes, Jackets. Qussnswars, Glassware,
Groceries, etc.
The Lamar register., 1897-05-22
a NOVEL LODGE ROOM.
uHssr Graaad Chamber U.ed b, . Secret
society In rsnnes.e.-

'Hoef rreena thAmbrr bsea br secret
society In Tennessee
One OF the strongest and most re-
soIrcefui lodges OF the Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows in the state Of
Tennessee IS Gap Greek lodge. No. ~.
which has for It's lodge room large
cave in Carter county. eight miles east
Of Johnson City. says the ST. Louia
Giobe-Democrat So fascinating Is the
home OF this lodge that some members
OF the order in nearby towns have
transferred their membership to 1t.
Gap Greek lodge has been holding its
meetings In this cave for more than a
year. having rented the subterranean
climber from Its owner. DIR. Nathaniel
hyder- The lodge has a membership
OF zeyenty-five. which includes many of
the best men In Carter county. This
strange lodge room is located in an
elevated strip of woodland. The en-
trance 10 II faces the east. and on ap-
pFoach It presents somber appear
ance' which might be considered typ
ical OF mysteries that are known only
IN the hearts Of the faithful members
OF the great secret order. From the
entrance it is twelve feet down an in
cline stairway TO the first chamber
the anteroom. This chamber is II by
is feet and has been provided with all
the necessary equipments to make 1t
desirable room in which to prepare
candidates for initiation into the order.
To the rear of this chamber is an open
ing and twelve feet farther down, on
an angle of 45 degrees, is the lodge
room proper, This chamber is is by
60 feet The walls are almost perpen-
dicular TO a height of eight feet. While.
when viewed through the entrance
from without. these chambers present
dark and mysterious appearance,
light is nevertheless SO rejected from
the outer entrance as to penetrate both
chambers. so Illuminating the lodge
room that no artificial light is required
by day,
The Lamar register., 1897-05-22
cAREruLNEss Aeour roon.
1t 1. soshinE to ne Ashamed OF. M.l..
tains This writer.

II Is Nothing to ue Ashamed OF. MAi.-
tains This writer.
II was not very kind Of Prof. Mar
Muller TO tell his little story of Ten
nyson's rather rough criticism on the
dinner Mrs. Max Muller had provided
for him. says the London Spectator.
Tennyson. like all very truthful men.
nks DIR. johnson, for instance some
times said bearish things, but a host
owes as much reticencc TO a guest as
the guest owes TO his host That, how
ever. Is the professors affair. but there
is something OF general interest In tho
way ia which the story Is quoted. as II
u were somehow TO Tennyaon's dis
credit TO have cared about his food.
Why should he not care. to a reason
able degreef And that he was not un-
reasonable in his care is the testimony
OF all who knew him. A man Is not
necessarily a gourmand. and still less
glntton, because he cares that what
he eats should be properly cooked.
should be appetiEing and should. there
fore. be the food the eating Of which
burdens him least and least distraets
his thoughts from higher things.
There is no reason in the world why
men. whether average men or men OF
genius. should despise the cooking OF
their food They never show. or are
required 20 show. the same contempt
toward any other art. and on no other
is their mental calm more completely
dependent An ill-htting coat is a
worry, but net such worry as dinners
perpstuAlly ill-dressed To many men,
and especially 20 men whose work is
sedentATy. or whose brains are fully
taxed. food which IL at once light and
nourishing is an absolute necessity II
they are TO exert their highest pow
ers; and food OF that kind Is obtain
able only BY care In selecting meats
and good cooking when they are Sc
leeted. A man should not think too
much of his dinner. or devote too much
time to preparation for 1t. or enjoy II
too yiEihly when Il has arrived. for all
those are animal peculiArities: but TO
remain content with bad food. when
little more thought or carefulness or
criticism would procure II In n state
at TO be eaten. is only what Seotchmen
taed TO describe as - wasting of the
maircies