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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

Meanwhile the river-drivers with
their long poles and quick movements
looking not unlike band OF sayages'
have enough to do, with steady ieet'
and ewes on the alert. For OF all the
vast array of logs once saw
twenty-four Thousand in one drive noo
one goes through the slulee put Is
onided on to it by one or more OF the
drivers. They often ride standing ON
the floating logs, conducting this push
ing that, hurTying another, straighten-
inc, turning and guiding; and just be-
fore the loo on which q driver stands
reaches the sluice he springs to.another'
Woe to him if his foot should slip, or
his leap fall He would be crushed
among the logs in the sluice, or dasheu
among the rocks in the seethiug water
After all the logs are safely slliicedlr
the chains of the guards are slipped,
the RATS are broken up, and these,
windlasses and all, follow the logs.
Then the boats are put through the
sluce. Sometimes when the dam Is
high, some of the river-drivers go
through in the boats-a a dangerous
practice, this; for often the bateaux
have gone under water, entirely out OF
sight to COME up below the falls, and
more than once have lives been lost in
this foolhardy feat.
A boom generally passes from three
TO six dams and sometimes takes foul
months to reach the mills.
Occasionally the logs become jammed
in the rivers, and must wait for more
water; if this can be supplied from 9
lake above, the difficulty is easily
remedied.
In the Spring Of 1880, jam occurred
at Mexico in Maine. The logs were
piled forty feet above the water ant
covered an extent of area as large as
an ordinary village. This great jan
attracted many visitors from all part
of the country until the spring freshet
of the next year could supply the rive
With water sufficient to loose them ant
bear them on their way. Mrs. s. u. q
SamuetS, IN Wide A,Odke.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09
Death of a Remarkable Dwarf.

JOHN LEWIS, the famous dwarf, who died
recently at WatertOwn, Wis, was born in the
town of lXonia, in 1857, and was the eldest of
family of seven children. His height was
twenty-sevel inches, aud average weight nme-
teen pounds. At the time of his death he
weighed about twelve pounds. He had Il web
foot, and both of his hands were without
thumbs, but in all other respects he was per-
feet little man. He possessed more than ordl-
nary Intelligence, mud had a very retehtive
theifoTy. He was thoroughly posted in farm
topics; and could RECALL ineidonts the OCCUR
renee OF which dated back more than fitteeh
years, with wonderful precision. Although
his younger brothers and sisters oulstripped
him in growth, he never permitted them TO
domineer over him nor look upon him Id
any other light than as their superior in eX-
perience and intelligence He was an APT
scholar and a ready conversationalist. lie
spoke the Welsh and English languages ilu-
emily, and could tell a story with a moral to it
as cleverly as anybody. As a member of the
Welsh Methodist Churcn, in his native town,
he frequently took part in the meet ings, often
giving out hymns for the congregation to
sing, and was specially prominent and active
in Srnday-eehool exercises. In giving out d
hymn he invariably stood on the top of the
pulpit, and read his lines with such vim and
distinctness rs to be heard in all parts of the
room. He travelled but little, and was always
opposed to being placed anywhere on exhibit
tion. Thousands OF people visited him during
his residence in lXonia, and from them he re-
ccivcd many gifts. About year ago his usual
vivucity gave way to dcspond ncy, and for
some months prior 10 bis death nc oOnversod
but little, and then only in sad and suhducd
tone. The cause Of his death was composition
Of the stomach.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

Mrs. Mather, the inventor of the sub
marine telescope, has received $4,000
for her invention.
Herr Pfyffer, of Berlin; has invent
ed an alarm clock, which, as a given
hour, lights a small lamp:
.-Fraulein Helene Druscovich, Phi.
D.; has been lecturing to the Scientific
Club, of Vienna, on Leopard as a pes
simist.
Trichinosis, or the presence of
trichine in the human body, is said to
have been first discovered by Sir James
Paget, the distinguished English physi-
clan.
DR.. F. Won Heydon states that
salicylic acid, if applied in dilute solu-
ton to woolen yarns, and mixed with
sizes, will prevent tl1ildews unpleasant
smells, etc. Five grammes of tile acid
are sufficient for liter TO size.
"A new theory of the conversion of
bar iron into steel, by the cementation
process, has been advanced by Mr.. r.
S. Marsden. He attributes the result
to the diffusion of the carbon in the con-
dition of an impalpable powder into the
heated iron, and he believes that silicon
can diffuse itself in similar way through
iron. This action of the carbon in iron
Is analogous 10 the penetration of red
hot porcelain crucible by carbon.
The precautions taken in Prussia to
guard against trishine in swine are ex.
ceedingly careful and thorough. Ber.
lin is divided into districts, each OF
which has its separate inspector OF
swine's meat, an official who is held to
strict accountability. In Konigsberg
there is an establishment In which the
meat infected with the dreaded parasite,
after being cut into small pieces, is
boiled for twelve hours, and then sub
jected to the action of chemicals that re.
duce it to powder.
M. Bonnaud, the successor of the
celebrated Photographic firm of Numa
Blanc, in Paris, has invented mode o.
reproducing photographs in colors or
baked china at hundredth part of the
cost of the old faiences. BY it common
dinner-plate can be converted into {
veritable work of art, which under the
old system would cost at least $50, anC
can be produced at twentieth of tina
sum, and even then at an enormous
profit. The coloring and tints are fine
and purer and more clearly defined thar
anything on hand-painted china, and {
revolution in the prices of such bric-a
brac Is ct hand
Though the presence OF gold d
pyrites has long Been known, says tn
Pail Mall Gazette, the cost of eXtractin!
the precious metal has until lately rem
dered the operation Improbable. 1t i
stated that an important discovery ha
been made which at last solves this diff
Guilty. The process, which is of Frencl
origin, has yet to be TIED on a larg
scale; but up to this time the expert
ments that have been made are said +
show return of between one-half an
three-quarters of an ounce of gold fror
each ton of pyrites treated. This di:
eovery Is exciting very great interest |
the pyrites trade. One well-known cor
Germ have secured the right to the patent
and are now erecting the apparatU
necessary for working the process.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09
A Man Attacked By a Pack Of Ours;

A CHARLOTTE On. c. special of recent date
to the Chicago Inter Oce M says:
very remarkable occurrence at ShOeheel,
a small town between this city and Whining
ton, has just stirred up the whole section of
country contiguous thereto. Mr., William D.
Baldwin, highly respectable citizen, was q
tuning, Satu day night from a trip on horse
back to the country, when on nearing the
town about midnight he was ruriousIy attack
ed by pack of fifteen or twenty dogs. They
bit the horse he was riding, caught the bride
in their teeth pulled the stirrups from Mr.
Baldwin's feet, and made frantic efforts to
tear him from the saddle. Finding that he
could not scare them OF. he put spurs TO
his horse and rode for his life, followed
by the yelping barking, biting pack Of
ours, into the heart of the town, their
glarng eyes and protruding tongues
proclaiming them bent upon his
destruction. The citizens were aroused, and
came to Mr. Baldwins tscue with guns and
pistols, and The infuriated brutes were COM
PEELED to take to the woods where they re-
mained until Sunday, attacking and killing
grown cattle. BY that time the excitement
had greatly increased, and the danger was SO
manifest that the Shoeheel Rifles, the military
company of that place, were called out to hunt
the dogs, the people of the neigbborhood join
ing in the pursuit, and after whole day spent
In The effort, the pack was broken up, many
of the dogs being killed. The curious part
about the whole story is that the dogs be-
longed to people in and around shoeheel, and
no one has yet en- able to explain their con.
duct or to account fo' their combination
Hydrophobia was suggested but those who
witnessed their behavior say that 1t was not
such rs to justify this theory
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

THE New York Spirit of The Times
has obtained from the Secretaries Of State of
the several States the official majorites on
presidential Electors at the late election,
taking in each case the Elector on each side
receiving the highest number OF votes. The
result shows a plurality for Garfield of S,522,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

TIE Texas Legislature adjourned sine
d'e on the 1st The railroad bills were
mostly laid away. The Prohibition bill was
defeated in the House,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

A SUDDEN rise in the Missouri inun-
dated the town Of Pierre, Dakota, causing
general evacuation Of houses and STAIN
pede of Inhabitants to the bluffs. Many
buildings were moved from their founda-
tions. The damage was still greater at Fort
Pierre, Where a number Of buildings were
tloated off or crushed by the ice. No loss Of
life is reported.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

The Governor of Arkansas has signed
the bill which prohibits the carrying of any
weapons except army and navy arms, ana
those not otherwise than openly in the hands;
also the sale, bartering, giving away or other
wise tlisposing of pistols, revolvers, bowie
knives and pistol cartridges in this State,
under penalties ranging from $50 to 500.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

Gen. ADAM BADEAU has positively
declined the position of Charge d'Affaires at
Denmark. The President will withdraw the
nomination.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

A FORMIDABLE rebellion prevails in
Herat Ayoob Khan is perhaps already
exiled or prisoner
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

GOVERNOR WALLACE, of New Mexico,
has ordered Adjutant- General Frost to pro-
ceed TO Rio Arriba County WITH sixty stand
of rifles and organize two militia compa-
mics as n posse for the Sheriff.
The desperadoes in that region are led by
the notorious Ike Stockton, whose head
quarters are on the Colorado line, at Duran
go, and have driven away fifty desirable set
tiers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

THE Associated Press Agent at Wash
ington tclcgraphed on the 3lSt: "Senator
Conklngis dcterminedto urge relentless war
against Robertson and against the Admins
traton. He holds Secretary Blaine RESPONSE
BILE for the nomination. Senator Conkling
expects to be defeated, and realizes that
Robertson will be confirmed, but says there
is a principle involved, and that he would
make a fight il he knew that he were the
only senator who would vote against Robert
son........ .Attorney-Gener McVeagh's re-
tiremcnt from the Cabinet is again
subject of speculation. 1t is
claimed he has eXerted himself
Robertson, and the Presidents friends rep
resent he is disposed to take MacVeagh's
reported interference very seriously. II is
also stated that the nominations which
are said to give offense to Senators Conk-
ling and Plat were made with the
knowledge of these gentlemen, and NOT
without consulting, as maintained. 1t is
not likely the name of either Chandler
or Robertson will be withdrawn, opposition
to these appointments having apparently
confirmed the president in his original in
tention not to be overruled after his Selec-
tions o! officers have been made and theil
names sent to the Senate for confirmation
unless something's is brought forward to con
vince him of his appointees' unhtness o
which he did not know when the nomina
tionS were made"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

A CoNsTANTINoPLE dispatch of the
Both says; The ambassadors have decided
to sign protocol declaring that they regard
the last offer Of the Porte acceptable.
Negotiations will accordingly be opened at
Athens to induce Greece to accept it. The
protocol acknowledges the frontier line last
offered, proves sincerely the Turkish desire
for peace, and admits the session of Epirus
is almost impossible. 1t also advises the
Powers to recommend the acceptance of the
Turkish proposal to Greece.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

THE Earl of Caithness, well-known
member Of the British aristocracy, died sud:
denly In New York City on the 29th. He was
devotee to mechanical sciences, and was
the inventor Of steam traction engine for
use on country roads. He also invented a
tape loom, which is in general use in Eng
land. His greatest contribution to the world
was the graytating compass, which bears
his name and is used by most of the great
Steamship companies.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

There is no better bon mot in litera-
ture than the reply of girl who heard
her father criticised severely across q
dinner table. The careless critic paused
a moment to say: 81 hope he is no rel
ative of yours, Miss L. and quick as
thought She replied, with the utmost
nonchalance: "OnlAa connection Of nv
mothers by marriage. - Troy I0RISS
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

The President has decided to appoint
Capt. Henry, of Ohio, United States Mar
shal for the District of Columbia, in the
place of Fred Douglass, the latter to be ap-
pointed to some other equally good place.
Pension Agent Brown, of Cincinnati, is to be
appointed Commissioner of Pensions In
place of Bently. Acting Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Nichol, who has been nom
mated Commissioner, has asked the Presi-
dent to withdraw his nomination on account
of ill-health,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

1t is said Mr.. Parnel's frequent
visits to Paris are made, not to con-
spire, but to court. They are transits
OF Venus. not Mars. Rumor has 1t that
he is TO wed a fair French woman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

WASHINGTON dispatches of the Goth
convey intelligence of rumored diSsaffec-
tions in the Cabinet, growing out of the ap-
pointment business Attorney General Me-
Neagh is credited with being greatly put out
by the nomination of Chandler as Solicitor
General, and it is said will not consent to ac-
ccpt that gentleman as his principal and
necessarily intimate assistant. Postmaster
General James is likewise credited with be-
ing greatly diSpeased with the nomination
of Robertson as Collector at New York, and
in sympathy with the efforts of the New
York Senators to secure his rejection by the
Senate.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

Every man has a skeleton in his
closet and private ,SI@kpssohal tomD-
stone on which is inscribed the epitaph.
" Sacred to the memory of wasted time
a ndlost opportunities,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

SECRETARY WINDOW on the lst had
long consultation in New York with prom-
nent bankers and business men to consider
the policy of his Department in regard to
maturing bonds and as to the best method Of
marketing the four per cents he is author
lied TO issue. The Secretary explicitly an
nounced that he should not decide at present
on his future course, but he wished to hear
the views of those present,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-04-09

The Public debt statement of April l
shows decrease in the debt during March
of So, l9s,Sl0. Cash in Treasury, S23O, ,S14,-
602; gold certificates, SG,171, 800; silver GER
tificates, $5Ol7S,9OO; certificates Of deposit
outstanding, $6,SO5,OOO; refunding certii-
Gates, $775,05O; legal tenders outstanding,
S46,6Sl, ,OlG; fractional currency outstand-
ing, S7,l3l ,07S; cash balance available, ,Sl5S,-
$50, 100 Reduction of the debt since June
30, 1870, SOS, 4OS.7O.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-19

a ooVV MAGE ana NO insurance.
just before dark last evening. the Res
cue bell sounded an alarm of fire. and
smoke was seen issuing from the small
frame house owned by Mr.. James Single
ton, on Edwards street, between Ruby av-
enue and Clark street. About the time
the flames burst through the roof the Res
cues had a stream Of water PLAYING upon it
and soon knocked the stufing," blaze
and all, out Of the room. where ii origin
ated.
Mrs. Annie Dayton has been residing in
the house for a time, and as her duties by
aiding Mrs. Mulick. In household matters.
takes her away from home about 5 P. NJ.
and keeps her away till after dark, she has
been in the habit Of putting a stick Of
wood in the stove before leaving home, and
Also a lighted lamp ready to turn up on her
return. There was nc exception to the
rule last night, and the wall evidently
caught fire fro N the bursting Of the lamp.
or from the heat Of the stove. Running up
the wall the fire communicated with the
roof, and but for the timely arrival of the
nose company would very soon have spread
70 adjoining buildings. Counting the dam
age 70 ROOF, furniture, etc., the total loss
will aggregate $500.
Mrs. Dayton's loss is no inconsiderable
amount, as It includes some very valuable
poetical works. Shakespeare was scorched
beyond the binders art Of PREPARATION
Pope looked as though he had been Through
the fiery furnace with shadrock and IN
other fellows; Byron's back resembled !
rhinocerons hide under a tropical sun, and
Tom Moore was badly burnt.
Indeed, it was quite q serious loss ali
around, and there was not a cent Of insur
snce on anything.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-19
EPHRAIM MAD.
Too Much Legal Talent and Too
Little Capital.

Mr.. EDITOR: "Once more unto the
breach, dear friends" and fill up the gaps
with our subsidy deal.
This is positively the last.
Our amiable and smooth Prominent
Citizen" loses temper in last nights paper.
and instead Of arguing his case on the
railroad subsidy question, our new Rail-
road King writes in something Of the same
style it is said a fsh.woman talks.
"Citizen, " in fact, admits that the rail-
road he represents is after q subsidy. and
then covers up his retreat by what he no
doubt thinks fine irony and abnse. This rail-
road attorney, having no defense for mis- eli
ent. pitches into the counsel for the peo-
ple."
However in this line OF warfare. the writer
hereof can give as well as take. Notwith-
standing all his shortcomings, "Anti-Sub-
silly" can truthfully say that be never car
ried . Central Pacific pass in his pocket
while he was o Member Of Congress.
Why does not Anti-Subsidy build the
new railroad, says Citizen?
Fools ask questions, it is said by You,
Ephy, and don't you know hat you pro-
pounded many in your last communica-
ton However. the question hall be an
swered. and here is the answer Anti-Sub-
sidy at the present time Is not in the rail-
road building business. but if he had con-
troll Of the treasury Of a foreign mining
corporation he wonld bHild a railroad. and
o big one, too, and ask for no subsidy.
Your simple denial Of facts stated will
not pass current in this community. Most
people will ask for better proof. The truth
OF the matter is, the public do not care q
hg for personalities in this matter. The
aims aud objects of :. Citizen " and bis CO.
conspirators about this railroad loan are
the main questions.
All the writer Of this article wishes il to
remind the public that the promoters OF
the Enreka and Colorado River Railroad
want the sum Of $500. 600 from the counties
OF Eureka White Pine and Lincoln; that
.'Citizen" is one of the lawyers of the out
ut, and that the rest Of the legal talent en-
gagged in this enterprise Is at Carson. lob
bying the measure through the Legisla-
ture. The truth of the matter is, that in
this railroad scheme there is employed
shout ninety nine per cent OF talent to one
per cent Of capital. This is to be deplored,
for If there were more capital and less
talent the inclination to grab q subsidy
would be small. In the meantime, let it
not be forgotten that "a spade il a spade
and call it by any sweet name they choose
these railroad builders want q subsidy.
Farewell, Ephraim. ASTI-SUBsIDY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-19
urDyAPPERs AND MILLION
AIRES.

The report of a conspiracy to kidnap
Colonel Fair. the Nevada millionaire,
saws the New York Herald, shows that
there are still Americans conservative
enough to accept business hints from
nraetical Europe. To steal rich MEN,
hide them away in the mountains and
have anv amount of fun with them while
awaiting the receipt of a large ransom
has long been among the modern Romans
a natural and profitable retail develop
meut Of the wholesale business by which
ancient Rome made a great deal oil her
money. Before Americans miss their all
in this business, however, a word or two
Of caution may not be amiss. First, 1t is
always best to be sure that your man
is a millionaire before you kidnap him.
In Italy it is a safe business to sequest-
rate human property, for men there who
appear to be rich are generally travellers
from abroad, and the fact that they are
far from home is convincing proof that
they have in their pockets or at their
bankers enough money to get them back
home. Here, however, there is no GER
tainty about people who put on the airs
OF princes. Even If they belong in Ne"
York and are found in San Francisco. II
is quite probable that they went through
on a free pass and are living on friends
until some one in self defense will beg
another pass to send them home on. A
man like Colonel Fair who owns gold and
silver mines, might "pan out quite
proftably for his abductors, but a careful
ASSAY OF some Eastern men who are play
ing millionaire In the West would yield
only the price of their clothing at a second
hand store. The modern Italian, when
he blunders on such a case, obtains some
consolation by cutting off the victims
ears and nose, but such anatomical frag.
ments have no value in our Western
States, where other meat is cheap and
game is plenty. The only way OF max
ing kidnapping profitable in this country
is by stealing certain m~illionaires and
guaranteeing, in consideration of a ran
som Of annual instalments, not to allow
them to get back again. If the right
kind Of men were kidnapped Wall street
would cheerfully anticipate the annual
payments rather than have the kidnap-
pers run out OF money.