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me iowtrail utatu mt« «**m
gardeners, farmers, agrlcnltural
| laborers anil Usbertnea—In other words.
THE NECESSITY FOR PURE AIR AND those whose occupations are carried
Professional Cards-
PROPER BREATHING.
Respiratory Gymnastics Tend to
Strengthen the Resisting Force u(
Nature to Disease—The Lesson of
' the Blnok Bole ol Calcutta.
To my mind the part of the physical
man upon which depends all the pos
slbllitles of mental resource Is that
part which has relation to respiration
and which for Us perfect work de
pends upon the quality of the nlr we
breathe, the quantity respired aud the |
method thereof. The apparatus for
respiration consists of the lungs, which
are double, the one on the right side
having three lobes, the other on the
left oflly two. We must alwnys bear
In mind that nature Is generous In her
provisions, and she has given us so
much of lung tissue tlmt n large part
can he quickly exhausted and become
Inactive, yet life endure for Its legiti
mate threescore years and ten aud Its
duties and activities continue unhin
dered by any conscious lack. Under
the microscope the lung tissue shows
on Infinite number of tiny cells or ulti
mate lobules. Some have estimated
these at live or six hundred million,
nnd, wonderful to relate, only with the
first breath that the Infant draws are
both lungs ever Oiled with absolutely
new nlr. All through life there Is nec
essarily what we call n residual nlr.
which mny be of a greater or less
amount, according to the breathing
liahlt of the Individual. It Is said that
the extent of surface through which
the nlr breathed pusses Is approximate
ly about 1,300 square feet, nnd the ex
cretion from the lungs dally Is over
two pounds of poisonous matter. In
fact, It Is certain that at least one-
third of the waste nnd poisonous mat
ter caused by the activities of the
organism. Its growth, repair, decay. Is
excreted through the lungs.
Unfortunately, a great majority of
mankind breathe very supertlclnlly.
using only pnrt of this Inrge aren of
lung tissue. Even If persons are out
of doors, unless by wise activity, the
deep cells of the lungs are not nerated
for the simple reason that very few
men or women know how to free the
lungs properly. Dettweller states that
“deep breathing not only ventilates the
lungs und aids the circulation, hut in
many cases is able to strengthen the
muscles of the tbornx. especially those
about the upper pnrt of the cheat.” Aud
I believe that we have a right to expect
from respiratory gymnastics a real
strengthening of -the resisting force of
nature to dlseuse. Even If the lungs
have begun to brenlt down, honest ef
fort In this direction will supplement
medication.
One of the methods of correct breath
ing Is to put the hands lightly on the
hips, fingers backward; throw the
shoulders well hack, hold the chest up.
chin in, and then Inhale slowly through
the nose ns long as possible. When
the lungs are Ailed, retain the air until
Borne discomfort Is experienced, then,
fanning the lips In the shape of a letter
O, exhale as slowly nnd evenly ns In
consistent with comfort, making a
slight blowing sound. Such nn exer
cise for live minutes, clad only In one
garment or, hotter, with no garment at
all, night and morning. In a well venti
lated room, will do very much In man.
woman or child to develop the lung ca
pacity. Improve the carriage of the
body aud enrich the quality of the
blood, which depends upon the activity
Of the lungs for its purltlcatton.
It Is no wonder that so much care
has been given by nature to tbe appa
ratus for tbe respiratory function, for
we know perfectly well that man has
lived as much as slxtv days without
food, he has been forced to exist for
some time without water; but, alas,
without air death must come in a brief
space of tliuel .
For Instance. In 1750, 140 persons
were conduct] over night In a small
space not larger than 6.000 cubic feet,
with only 'two little windows on one
side. Within an hour all broke out In
a profuse sweat. They were tortured
with thirst and difficult breathing, and
In three and a half hours the majority
were delirious. Then when the morn-
lug cniua forty-three only lived to tell
the tale. Another extreme case w^s at
the battle of Austerllt*. Three hun
dred captured soldiers were confiued
In n small cellar, and within a few j
hours all but forty were dead. Tbe
reason Is self evident The air was lu-
suliictent for the demands of each In
dividual. the poisonous exhalations
from the body were thrown ofT through
the luugs, and a most agonlatng death
, ensued. It behooves us, then, most
carefully to consider In arranging for
the ventilation of homes, hotels, hos
pitals and Jails not only that a proper
quantity of pure air shall be allowed
free circulation, but also to be watch
ful lest this pure air shall be vitiated
by retaloed Impurities.
A great rnauy Investigation* have
been made to ascertain tbe relation of
m disease, and perbapa tbe almple
statement of the tact that among all
Industrial classes those are heattbtes
on In the open air—will he a truth all
can understand.
What o lesson, then, to all who may
have families of children to rearl How
Important that every effort should be
lumlo to secure tbe largest amonnt of
a it- -pure about the dwelling, plenty of
loom for the children to play out of
i-.aors and ny all means avoid bavl'ug
Hull' one* sleep In an apartment which
tin- winds of heaven do not visit.—
J tills llounes Smith, D. L)., in Pilgrim.
CURING THE BLUES.
Inal Try* Tnrntnc Up the Corners of
four Month.
A well known doctor of Minneapolis
who has made a specialty of nervous
diseases has found a new remedy for
the “blues." As no drugs are admin
istered, he has felt safe In experiment
ing with at least a half hundred melan
choly patients and now declares him
self thoroughly satisfied with the good
results of his treatment. Ills prescrip
tion rends something like this: “If you
keep the corners of your mouth turned
up, you can’t feel blue.” The direc
tions for taking are, “Smile, keep on
smiling, don’t stop smiling.” It sounds
ridiculous, doesn’t ItY Well, Just try
turning up the corners of your mouth,
regardless of your mood, und see how
It makes you feel. Then draw the cor
ners of your mouth dotvu and note the
effect, nnd you will be willing to de
clare “there’s something In It.”
The doctor treats Ids nervous pa
tients to medicine when necessary,
but when the case Is one of pure mel-
nncholy, without bodily 111, ho simply
recommends the smile cure. lie has
the patient remain lit his office and
smile. If It Isn’t the genuine article. It
must at least bo nn upward curvature
of the comers of the mouth, aud the
better feelings follow Inevitably. The
treatments ore followed up regularly,
and the pntlents all testify to their
good effect It takes considerable per
suasion to Induce some of them to ap
ply the cure, and of course the greater
number of pntlents are women, for
when a man is blue he Is bound to be
blue In spite of everything, but a wom
an Is more easily persuaded to try to
And a cure.
The doctor declares that If persons
will only draw down the corners of
tlielr mouths and use sufficient will
power they can actually shed tears.
On the other hand, If they will persist
ently keep the corners of the mouth
turned up pleasant thoughts will chase
awny the gloomy forebodings. His
discovery grew out of au experience In
his own home. His wife was of a nerv
ous and rather morbid temperament,
and when In a despondent mood he
would ask her to “smile a little” until
the saying came to be a household
Joke, Hut It brought about good re
sults, and then came the Inspiration to
try the same cure on others.
The doctor has not patented bis rem
edy, nnd It Is free to all who choose to
take advantage of It. — Minneapolis
Journal.
attorney-at-law.
Office With Townsend & We6tmor
and.
BAINBRIDGE - - GA.
G- R AUSTIN. ^ ?olVLrn _i 0 - u . s , - Qeojv
BYRON Bower
Gordon Bower.
BOWER&BOWER,
Attorneys-At-Law,
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA.
Practice in the State courts, Federal,
and Justice courts.
Office: Old Search-Light Build
ing.
All Ichids of Builder’s Supplies,’ Lime, Plaster, Cement
Hotisf and Mule Shoes, Paints, Oils, Glass, Blushes,
Doors and Blinds, in fact anything you need for buildi,
poses or in a Blacksmith Shop t
Take advantage of the low freight rates on n,
write me and let me give you prices.
W. I. GEER,
attorney and Counseler At Law,
COLQUITT. - GEORGIA.
Officio: Iu Court House.
T. L. vmufiiiui
COLUMNS, i
JOE. H. GILPIN
Attorney at Law,
BAINBRIDGE,
GEORGIA, BAINBRIDGE,
ggy Will practice law together in all
courts, except the criminal branch of the
city court of Decatur county. Notary
Public in office.
The Fltgrht of the Stork.
The sork la n remarkably picture
esque bird. Its snowy body contrasting
with the bright red beak and legs and
black quill feathers of the wings mnlte
It a Btrtklng object. The flight Is mng-
nlflcent, bolder and more buoyant than
that of a heron. Like most large birds.
Its powers of flight show best when
It Is at a great height When we were
on the Baste! rock, in Saxon Switzer
land, a pair passed overhead, flying
southward. Though high above us.
we could clearly see the black pinion
feathers, nnd ns we watched the
powerful beat of tbe wide spreading
wings we thought of the angels In
Zeclmrlah’s vision who had “wings
like the stork.”—Chambers’ Journal.
ALBERT H. RUSSELL,
Attorney at Law,
BAINBRIDGE, - - GEORGIA
Office Over Bainbridge State Bank
J. STERLING ROBRETS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
BAINBRIDGE, - - GEORGIA
Will practice in all the courts,
HENRY VAUGhN
Practical Blacksmith and Wood-
workman.
Always ready to serve. Lowest prices
for best work.
flgyShop on West street, near old
Townsend Warehouse.
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA.
ESTABLISHED 1885.
THE STAR
Shaving Saloon.
West Broughton St., Bainbridge,Ga
Established by a home boy.
First-class material and Dolite and at
tentive Barbers.
Will F Thoxntcxi
PROPRIETOR.
\ L. TOWNBKND. G. P. WESTMORELAND
T0Wi\SEi\D & WLAMOKtMND
Attoeneys-at-Law,
Bainbridge, Geor
JOHN C- CHASON.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
BAINBRIDGE, - - GA.
Will practice law in all the Courts.
J. E. riATHiS,
CONTRACTOR and BUil]
Bids submitted on all kinds
Brick or Wood Work..
ROB’ L. Z. BRIDGES,
Practicing Physician,
BRINSON, - - GEORGIA,
. . . All calls promptly attended. .
kUdsra Si R 'll Mug
■ATTORNEYS A.T LAW
Bainbridge, - Ga.
Will practice in all the Federal and State
Courts- Offices: Up-stairs Belcher
Building.
ALBERTGRICE,
TONSORIAL AKTlsy
Colquitt, Georgia,
Best work, Satisfaction Guai
J. B. Grant
PRACTICAL
PLUMBER,,
Steam and Gas Fitter,
The Hand.
The bund Is the name given In al
most all eastern seaports to tbe street
fronting on the water. This street Is
usually the trade center, and rumors
that are likely to affect trade or po
litical condtlons fly thick nnd fast
about it. As most of these are un
founded, It Is the habit In the orient
to call a story whose authenticity Is
doubted “bunder.”
Sensible.
Mr. Backward—Well—er*—yes, since
you ask me. I was thinking of consult
ing a fortune teller.
Miss Coy—To find out whom you will
marry, eh ?
Mr. Backward—Why—er—yes; 1—
Miss Coy—Why not ask tne nnd save
the fortune teller’s fee toward the price
of the ring?— Pearson’s.
C. H. GRIFFIN,
DEALER IN
ALL KINDS OF HOMEMADE HARNESS-
i4.ll Work XToa-bly
oad Promptly
Eareovated.
REPAIRING A SPECIALTY.
«®»TERMS: STRICTLY CASHg®.
North Broad Street near Bracking
Stables.
BAINBRIDGE, - GEORGIA
A General merchandise
* Store! *
SIC ITUSSBAUM,
Attorns y-at-Lw -
BAINBRIDGE, - GEORGIA
Will pi.,etice in all the courts. Spec
ial attention given to real estate, com
mercial and corporation practice.
ffeiT Office in old Bank Buildiug.
TOMB STONES,
and
Do you conte mplate erecting a monument
or tomb -done. or in any wa^- im
proving } ouv cemetery lot? If
so, write me at
CUTHBERT. GA.
I will submit designs and prices and
will call at your home to see you. The
best work, of all
Grades of Gxaxii-fce aad Iff curbl
PRICES TO SUIT YOU.
T. G. SPEARMAN,
Cuthbcrt, Ga.
DR. S. J CHESNUT,
Pysician and Surgaon
Treats diseases of the Eye, Ear
Nose and Throat.
E. A.Wimberley,
COMMISSIONER OF 1)1
FOR FLORIDA,
Superior Court Commission,I
taey Public, (with sdi]j
Office with Clerk Superior Court.
BainMlI
A. GUY
Boot and ShoeMali
On Water Street.
GORDON BCWE
Buys, Rents and sells Fartr., 1'lj
all other Kinds of Property.
Bainbridge,
CLEAN STOCK,
CLEAN METHODS.
All calls promptly attended.
OFFICE ON
Broughton Street
It. J. ROONEY.
Contractor and Builder.
hoMcomrolttal About Ula Health.
Robert—Oh, I suppose Tom Is all
right but he Is so close mouthed. For
Instance, when I saw him today I ask
ed lilm, “How are you?” and he gave
me an evasive answer.
Richard—And what was that?
Robert—ne said, "How are you?”—
Boston Transcript
When your heels drag, look out; you
are tired and need a rest—Atchison
Globe.
I have genuine bargains
• to offer YOU!
Small profits and quick sales, honest
weight and just measure, prompt
attention and courteous treatment
constitute my motto.
Can I Say More ?
Make it convenient to call at my
store and be convinced of these
facts.
ff H- GASSETT,
ELDORENDO, GA
Estimates cheerfully furnished on all
. . classes ol building. . .
J. W. BURNEY,
WHITEST MID BUILDER
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA.
BSTAgent for Hardwood Mantels,
Doors, Sash and Blinds, and contracts
or first-class Cement Sidewalks.
DENTAL SURGEON!
BAINBRIDGE j
BSyOffice—Corner Water and*
streets, in Chasou Building.
DR. H. D- WI
Dentist.
—office—-
Over H. B. Ehrlich & Go’s
Bainbridsre, -^
Fresh 1M
OF
_A.11 Kind
AT MY NEW
DUTCHES -1
ON WATER STREET'
JETEH. POWEL 1
Georgia Seed Rye at Draper &
Co’s.
All orders left at MacDoMjdM
ware Store promptly attends
OI,D GOI.D A SB SILVER-
Have you any of this? Why
it to Sabers, Bainbridge, Gs-
ceiye highest price either in
trade? Will buy an-- article in «*j
•ilver. 1