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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-15
Ancient Mining.

70 The Arizona Daily Star contains the
following account Of ancient; mining In
that region: "The methods lin vogue
among the ancients for tho development
of mines were, in many srespects, far
different from those in use at the pres
ont time. In the country to the south
Of us the descent and ascent of shafts
were made bymeans of notched logs.
These were from twenty to thirty feet
long, extending from level to level.
The logs or ladders were climbed by
the sure-footed miners, the Aztecs, and
more recently by the Indians, who were
engaged in the dislodgment of the prec-
ious mineral. The ore was placed in
raw-hide bags containing about half
bushel, this same being rested upon the
back whilst it was held in position by
straps extending across tho shoulders.
united in front and fastened through
its own weight upon the forehead.
eff mine was overfown with water
the troublesome fluid was removed in
these bags in the same manner as the
ore, by the miners, who tediously climbed
the notched poles, and whose notches
answered the place of wider steps.
The ore, was removed in manner al
most as tedious Fires were built
against the walls of the mine, and as
their surface became calcined, the in
cinerated portions were dislodged by
stone hammers The melting was equal
ly as cumbersome, being effected with
charcoal and bellows. Yet mining was
profitable under these crude methods.
It is not surprising. therefore, that won
derful retorts continue to reach us Of
the richness of the abandoned old mines
of Sonora, which with the introduction
of modern machinery, worked by ener-
getic aud experienced Americans will
soon astonish the world with their rich
productions" r- .v4h
In the early days of the Comstock we
have seen these notched poles in use in
the Mexican mines in this city also the
raw-hide sacks. However, they used
picks and shoveIs and blasted out the
ore instead of burning it out. The ore
was worked in arastras and by the patio
process-indeed the patio process was
in use here for some years, and not
alone by Mexicans. Horses were used
for treading these patios to stir ny the
pulp, and in a short time the beasts
presented pitiable appearance. The
bluestone in the pulp took all the hair
off their legs and covered them with
sores, while the quicksilver salivated
and poisoned them. 1t was said that
the horses became so charged with mer-
curry that it oozed out from their eyes.
l-Tryi1ia (EeU9 EnteT,prise. -
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-15
2-rdl BEDFORD VA. - I5f =
Alum and Iron Springs
WATER MASS PILLS

-.r. WATER MASS PILLS. .....,4 ..
Excellent Tonic, Alternative and Diuretic.-Medi-
cal Associ .tion of Lynchburs, Va.
Has no equal for LIVER and kidney disorders
r ". E. q. Dodson Pittsylvania Co., Va,
Adapted In chronic diarrhoea orsupaton, and
scrotula-Prof S. Jackson Univ Pa. g. ..,...-
Fl icient in anaemia excellent appetizer and
blood purifier.-H Fisher M. d. Ga. 20 .!ti
Valuable in nervous prostratio indigestion, and
chlorosis-C Mathews, M D. c.
Ffficancous tor Veneral 1ntections.-Dr Is koem-
er st. Louis Mo-
A fine t mic and Alt rative very valuable in dis
eases peculiar to females, chronic fever and ague
bronchitis, and diseases of the digestive organs.-
j. F Roughton. M Ala
Very beneficial in Strengthening and improving
reduced system.-Rev John BeckwIth, bishop OF
Ga ..., ... a.. ...f.5 e.
Most valuable remedy known for female diseases
john P. Matteaur NJ d LII ID. VA,
Used in ohstinae cases of dyspepsia with great
benefit. McBalph, NJ D, Rose Point. Pa.
Used with great benefit in maarlal fever and Dip
theria.-SF Dupon, M d Ga.
OF great II alive virtues.-Thomas Rumbold,
M d st. Louis Mo- %. ~ ,... -.
Very efficient in glaudular derangement.-Dr
VIM S Morris, L, nchburg Va. ...
Best remedy ewes used in diseases OF the throat
A sifferd N D N G.
Adapted in certain affections of the kidneys aud
bladder; dyspep ia lupus, chlorosis, scrofuous and
C taneous affections Prof j Norman, M. ID,
Va. ?. '..- ........ .r....
An obstinate case of neuralgia of seven years
standing entirely cured by the Mass,-J. L. csc,
NJ Homan's Mills n. c..
Pamphlet and circular containing full information
sent free upon application. -,. ,. .....
Mass and Pills sent post paid anywhere.
I Springs open the We 70 nd. $40 10 month.
Address. A, M. DAVIES Prest of the Co.,
rs Main ST., Lynchburg. Va.
Sold by R. Fromme, Druggist San Marcos;
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-15
A New Exhilarant.

The extraordinary exhilrating power
of Laughing gas" is well known; but a
similar property has been discovered in
a liquid mixture of phosphate Of soda
and tinoture of the ergot of rye. While
treating female patient with tincture
of the ergot of rye for painful affection
of the knee, DR.. Luton, of Rheims, dis
covered that, by adding little of the
phosphate of soda TO the medicine, it
sent the patient into uncomfortable fits
oflaughter, which evidently sprang from
the nlerriest ideas. No effect was OBJ
served until three-quarters of an hour
after the dose was taken, and after the
into1ication died away the paint con-
tinued in the best Of humor for some
time. Experiments we're then made on
a number of persons, but it was found
that females we're the most susceptible
70 the influence Of the poison. In the
case Of some men only giddiness and .
slight headache we're the result
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-15

BEA TTY s ORGANS. Is useful stops. five
reeds, only SIS. Pianos sl2S
up. ,-sy-illustrated Catalogue, Free, Address
Beatfy, UsDAi gtoR, v.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

The GAINESVILLE Chronicle says the
South Kentuckian has department for
inserting the cards of candidates for
matrimony at five dollars each. We
wish to say to our readers that we will
do the like for the same amount OF
consideration, and would suggest that
this is the time to make announce
ments while the summer fingers in the
lap of autumn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
Standard Of the English Language

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary is
commended the English world over for
its excellence. Wherever you find
English speaking people there you find
Webster. England has produced moth
ing equal to it, and in America it is
the standard. The illustrations are a
marvel for accuracy and number, and
it is a treat just to be able to look
through it. The new edition has | 1928
pages, 5000 engravings and four pages
colored plates. Its able and compre
hensive definitions are a library il
themselves-a thesaurus Of unboundeC
treasures. - Orr Church Paper, Aeo
Market, Va.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
Murder In Van Buren,.

We learn the following particulars
from a gentleman who has just arrived
from Van Buren,:
On Sunday night, the I'd inst, Jesse
Martin, white, called out of his cabin
Ish. Wood, colored, and asked why he
had reported him about infraction OF
the internal revenue law. The negro
answered, Jesse, I'll explain that to
you" Martin instantly fired a load Of
duck shot, taking effect in Woods alb
domen. He started to run, Martin
firing a second barrel which took effecI
in the back, hip and right hand. The
negro lived twenty four hours and be
fore dying said IS 81 have been killed
for nothiDg-I did not report Jesse a
all" A warrant is out for Martin WHIT
I is still at large.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
On 10 Rock Island.

Next Monday trains will commence
running through from Nashville to
Rock Island, the present terminus of
the Sparta Extension. 1t will leave
Nashville at 5 a. M, arrives at Tulla-
homa 1880 a. m. and at Rock Island
at 4 p. m. Returning, leaves Rock
Island $50 a. M, arrives at Tullaho-
ma 2:30 p. m. and Nashville 5 p. m.
The train will connect with hacks al
Rock Island for Sparta.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

eff 2 equal 4, 6 equal 8, and Is
equal 20, what would the third of 80
be ?"
Oliver Thurman, who does not be-
lieve the moon is exactly 238,00 miles
from the earth, but few miles more
or less, says the above is an absurdity
and can not be solved, and Oliver is
an honorable man-but it becomes
him to show the absurdity of the two
solutions given below, which are hand
ed in by two teachers:
NO. |.
If 2 equal 4, 6 equal 8, Is equal 20,
then 10 equal 20, 10 equal 10, 10 equal
135 adding we have 80 and 4St.
The third of 80 is 10, and the third Of
30 at the increased ratio is third of
485, which is l6 10. N.
NO. 2.
II z equal 4, ratio OF increase is z;
6 equal 8, ratio of increase is Il; 10
equal 20, ratio of increase is II. Add
these ratios and we have 4 5.6, and
take one-third and we have 1 11-18.
This is the averaged increased ratio,
and as 10 is the third of 80, multiply
10 by this increased ratio and we have
16 1 8 as the third of 80 on the suppO.
sition in the question. B.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
ArieSian Wells.

Whether the English speaking peo-
pie derived this name they gave
to flowing wells from "Artois," a pro.
vince in France noted for them, or
from the more ancient name "Artesi-
UNI" it matters not. Those, hoNevcY,
who infer that such wells originated in
France labor under an error. History
fails to inform us when, where, or by
whom the first well of this kind was
bored, but their existence is noticed by
yer ncient authors. TIE Chinese
used them at an early period. That
country is full of them. A traveller
says he counted 10000 in single dis
trict of that empire. In the desert of
Sahara they have been successfully
bored to the depth of 1900 feet. In
London and its vicinity they are in
such numbers that in 1851 their sup
ply of water was estimated at about
II, 100000 gallons per day!
In the United States we have great
number of them. The oldest and deep
est in New York is at the corner of
Pearl and Water streets. Another at
the corner of Broadway and Blocker
streets furnishes 100000 gallons of wa
ter in "a hours. The old well at
Charleston, S. c., began in 1848, was
bored 1850 feet, and through three
inch pipe flow q 1900 gallons per hour
the water rising 10 feet above the sur.
face. Louisville and St. Louis have
them. A great number exist in Ala.
bama. Montgomery and Selma are
{, full Of them-in fact, they are all over
that rich district known as the "cane
brake lands" Mississippi has them il
the prairie lands about Columbus anC
Aberdeen. To cite a case nearer home
the so.called sulphur spring at Nash
vile is nothing but an artesian wei
80 feet deep. 1t was bored for sal
water. Sulphur was gotten, and it i
making a fortune for its owner.
These wells are more successful,
bored in those countries where, as will
us, the limestone formation abounds
Ordinarily a full flow of water is Sc
cured at less depth. Why this is, 0
what law 1t is which forces water t
: flow out at the top whenever a well
j bored deep enough are matters of spec
u ulation and theory, but the facts al
y indisputable.
Flowing wells do not 60 dry--the
Y supply of water being permanent an
e wholly unaffected by drought. A
Lillers, France, one was bored in ii
year 1925 and is still steadily flown,
Y. We congratulate McMinnville TIL
her people are determined to have &
artesian well. Let'the boring be b.
deep enough and success will crown Il
&c effort. M.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Rev. w. M. Burr, of Kentucky,
will preach at the Baptist church TO-
morrow and tomorrow night.
Owing to the absence of Revs. De-
Witt and Grover, there will be no SER
vices at their churches.
The other churches will have the
usual services.
The meeting that has been in prog
ress at the Christian church under the
management of Elder E. q. Sewell
since last week still goes on and is meet.
ing with gratifying success.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
The Reason Why.

The tonic effect of Kidney-Wort is
produced by its cleansing and purifying
action on the blood. Where there is a
gravelly deposit in the urine, or milky
ropy urine from disordered kidneys, it
cures without fail. Constipation and
piles readily yield to its cathartic and
healing power. Put up in dry vege-
table form or liquid VERY concentra
ted) either act prompt and sure. Trio,
Budqet.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
The Road LAW in Van Buren,.

We learn the commissioners in the
above county have had the roads all
well worked, and intend RENTING
their fees and asking the county court
to remit all road taxes for 1881.
If good roads have been secured
t proposed action of the commission
ers in nur neighboring county will COM
mend itself as both liberal and patriotic.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
Don't Gea The ChiIIs.

If you are subject to ague YOU must
be sure to keep your liver, bowels and
kidneys in good free condition. When
% you will be safe from all attacks.
The remedy to use is Kidney Wort. II
IA the best preventive of all Naiarial
Diseases that you can take. See adver'
tisement in another column.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

BY ]. t. b.

Two dimpled hands are raised
Enela sped in prayer,
And lisping, loving words
Fall on the air;
hear the voices gentle swell,
Sweet words know full we'll
Dear words ! scarce may tell,
Good keep mamma"
The little rounded face is raised
Upward in prayer;
The silken lashes fall
So softly there
Upon the cheeks bright glow
Gods engels bend | know
And hear the sweet words low,
"God, keep mamma"
Her fair, white shoulders CLEAN
Among her curls;
From crimson, parted lips
Clean tiny pearls.
Bend down, We angels bright,
Fold in your wings of white
The little girl that prays tonight,
"God keep mamma"
1unt's Station, Tenn, Oct. l.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
GOING WEST!

In making arrangements to move from
your old to your new home, it would be well
to consider what has been done to render
such journey not only cheap, but as pleas
ant and free from accident and danger as
human foresight and skill can make it. BY
construction, equipment, and good manage
ment, the Nashville, Chattanooga q ST.
Louis Railway merits your full confidence,
having the very best rock ballast, steel.rail,
fish.bar joint, iron bridges, and most thor
oughly constructed roadway, with air-brakes
and other appliances to secure safety, speed
comfort and sure connections, With its SUI
pior through coaches and sleeping cars, il
has great advantages over other lines, and il
is enabled to offer the lowest rates which
can be had. A few things of interest and
importance we mention for your informa.
ton. The question of baggage has always
| been troublesome to passengers. The rule
! of this line is to check free for each person
| twelve years old and over, .One hundred and
! fifty pounds of baggage, consisting of wear
ing apparel and bedding, securely packed
| in trunks or medium size boxes securely
strapped, and seventy.fve pounds each fol
children between five and twelve wears old
Baggage should be plainly marked with th,
name of the owner and the place to which
he goes. Tickets should be purchased iron
or through reliable parties, and you shoulC
see that they are by the route and to tn
place you want to go before paying for them
Remember that passengers have the right Il
select their routes, and it is the duty of tick
ct agents to accommodate passengers witt
tickets by the route they wish to take, whel
it is possible for them to do so.
You can secure the cheapest rates to Al
kansas, Texas, and the great Northwest b
applying in person or writing to ALBERT i
WRENN, Pass. Agent, No. 4 Kimball House
P. o. Box 264, Atlanta, Ga; WIN. T. Rope
Frs, Pass. Agent, and JNo. II. PEBBLE,
Ticket Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn. Tow |
FOWLER, Pass. Agent, and WIN. +. MARCI
Ticket Agent, Church street depot, Nasl
Vile, Tenn. We refer with pleasure to III
editor and publisher of this Journal.
w. l.. DANLEY,
Gen'l Pass, got.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Something newer! European GIN
geretta. nj Brewer q Northcut'S a
pleasant European drink and B & N.
gee no reason WHY il should not he an
American drink since it is highly rec.
commended by physicians as proven
tive and cure Of dyspepsia, sick head
ache, and general invigorator "a 8
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
New Groceries and Provisions.

When in town, call on Jas. r.
Smith, who will next week have new
stock of groceries, cheese, cakes and
provisions, also good supply of boots
and shoes. He intends to sell for cash
or barter at figures to suit the times.
Call on him in his new quarters, north
end Mountain City hotel, fronting the
square. 24t2
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

THAT HENRY RAIN, after an eventtul
L period of 20 years, spent on Main street
McMinnville, Tenn, in trying to relieve
from the winters frost and summers heat,
and keep the people shod with preparation
Of leather suitable to the season, may still
be found at the same place and engaged
daily in the same humane mission, better
prepared to carry it out by experience and
with material to make boots and shoes than
ever before on liberal terms for cash. Let
all remember to call, and that cash makes
prices low oct ltf
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Women that have been pronounced
incurable by the best physicians in the
country, have been completely cured
of female weakness by the use of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Send to Mrs Lydia E. Pinkham, 293
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
pamphlets.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

We invite the attention Of our readers
to the "ad." of the Buckeye Mfg Co.,
Marion, Ohio, in another column.
They offer rare inducements to earn an
honest living. 6m
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Mr.. W. j. Anderson. Colporter of
American Bible Society, reports that
during the month of September he Wis
TIED 400 families, found II destitute,
supplied 76, sold 1902 books for $40. 80,
donated Is books worth 1920, re-
oe;ved as donation SO, and Travelled
shout 400 miles.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Next week H. H. Faulkner q Co.
will present to our readers the merits of
new sewing machine which he has for
sale 1t is new candidate for favor
in this market. Go and see it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
A True Cause for Regret.

1t makes the heart of every philan-
thropist sad to see so many worthless
patent medicines pulled and advertised
for the cure of chronic diseases. Usu-
ally the remedy is some vile cathartc
compound or alcoholic preparation,
combined with buchu, turpentine or
other severe diuretic that affords the
invalid only temporary relief, but
which has no lasting effect, and in truth
eventually brings on complication of
diseases arising from a state of worn
out and exhausted digestive and urina-
ry organs that nothing but death can
relieve. Invalids should trust more to
nature for their recovery. A gentle
medicinal tonic that stimulates enfeeb
led digestion and strengthens every
part of the system by its soothing and
refreshing effect on both mind and
body, is natures truest and best assist
ant. Such remedy is Browns Iron
Ritters, medicine surprising the sale
of all other remedies wherever its mer-
its become known, for it acts in such
perfect harmony with the laws of life
and health, that all pulmonary, urina.
ry and digestive troubles are prevented
and permanently cured by its timely
use. 1t contains no alcohol, and will
not blacken the teeth. Physicians and
ministers endorse. and recommend it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

The latest. large and varied stock
of crockery just received and will be
sold at bottom prices, wholesale and re-
tail, by Brewer & Northcut. If you
want jug to put your vinegar in, or
jar for any purpose call on B. q N.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Mr.. A. NJ. Cawthon says he wants
that little account you owe him settled.
Call and see him at an early dav, and
when there don't forget to price his ex-
tensive stock of tinware, stoves, etc.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

A new lot Of cooking and heating
stoves just received at A: M. Cawthon's
arid will be sold cheap during the next
few days.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Sellers Liver Pills have been the
standard remedy for malaria, liver
complaint, costiveness, ETC., for fifty
years.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
Take that Buckeye Out of Your Pocket!

Now that the medical properties of
the buckeye are clearly established,
and utilized for the cure of Piles, why
not make a direct application of its
healing virtues in the form of Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment and be cured
This preparation is made from the aka
loid of the buckeye, or horse chestnut,
and, combined with other ingredients,
is offered to the public as a cure fol
nothing else but Piles. Price 80 cent:
bottle. For sale by ]. B. Ritchey.
Whites cream white Vermifuge il
the best worm killer.
Take "BLACK-DRAUGHT" and you
will never be billions.
! For sale BIZ j. B. Ritchev, druggist.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

w. G. Womack left this week for
Cincinnati for new goods. He will be
sure to make good selections, and buy
so AZ to sell to suit your pile"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08
Gone Home.

Cass Brimer, white, Norman Wood
lee, Fanny Henderson, and Taylor
Slater, all colored, we're sent to the
penitentiary from this place at last
term Of Circuit court. They 60 for
one and three years.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

We are panied to learn that our
friend L. G. Turpin has lost by death
quite recently two children, boy and
girl, aged six and eight years Both
died of hux and within day or two
of each other. The family have the
sympathy of many friends.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

A few more cans of that fine ham
sausage LETT at Brewer & Northcuts.
all early and get can. 1t is really
ac.ilrnr and you will be pleased with
o8l3
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Brewer & Northcut wish their friends
10 kaow that they have just received
q lsrye stock Of boots and shoes of the
be-, make for fall ana winter wear.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Brewer & Northcut want it distinctly
understood that they will deliver free
to any part of the town all goods pu,
chased of them-no matter how small
the amount-at any hour between day.
light and midnight. o1t3
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Frank r. Davis, popular young
man Of our town left Monday for New
Mexico. where he will make his future
home. His many friends here wish
him success.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial dis.
esae4, acroFular, and general debility
are cured by "Dr. Lindsey's Blood
Sesrcher."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

A new lot Of fine cigars of the most
popular brands just received at Brewer
&. Northcut's. They invite the lovers
of good smoke 10 give them a trial.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

W. cal especial attention to the ex-
trscl from Judge Tarvers address on
education. Ii may repay any one to
read it. Our education should be use
full us well as beautiful.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-08

Many who have long suffered from
nervous debility would now be in their
graves had they not used Browns Iron
Bittera.