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WOBK OF THE LUNGS.!™ 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