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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
Tho Mounds q tAe Missouri.

Judge E. r, West, the veteran ar
ch'eologist, who recently madea voyage
down the Missouri River in the interest
of antiquarian research, is engaged in
the work of writing up the results of his
explorations in Kansas and Missouri.
The Judge says chat Jackson County is
prolific in relics of an age and race of
people far ante-dating the first occupa-
ton of this country by the modern In
dams, but that Saline County was, be-
yond Doubt the stronghold of the
mound-building aborigines of the Mis-
souri, Valley. Near Miami are found
innumerable mounds dotting the land
scape in every direction over region
about wo,'miles square. Around this an
cient city had been thrown up massive
earth-works, and the genius of the build
or is shown in the admirable manner in
which every weak point was made Sc
cure. Within this inclosure an army of
men could successfully withstand the
assaults of any enemy equipped with no
other weapon than bows and arrows, or
the equally ineffective javelins. Upon
being opened the mounds are found to
contain chamber in which are arrow
heads, spears, flint knives, little pot
terry and the remains of the builders.
The Judge is convinced that the abo-
rhymes who inhabited the country north
of the Missouri River were a less intelli-
gent race than those living south of the
river. The mounds of the south are
entirely different from those of the
north and eyince more skill in their con-
struction. During the whole voyage the
scientist was unable to find any perfect
skulls within the mounds, but unearthed
large number of well-preserved skele-
tons. Two of these skeletons, found
side by side, measured respectively six
feet teninches and seven feet two inches.
The pictured rocks were an object of
particular interest. The figures had
been cut into the stone and painted red.
There are three human figures in an
tique costumes unknown among the In
dams of the later time, and q number of
animal representations, including the
bison, elk, panther, deer, etc. The
heads of the men are decorated with pc
culiarly shaped crowns, and the whole
collection is supposed to constitute a
sort of commemorative picture. The
Interpretation of the hieroglyphics can
not now be known, but they probably
were written in honor of some hero or
pagan god.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
A E..,urua. namb,e aua.,yAat Came oft.


Some genlus-we suspect him to belong to
the jovial order Of humanitS--has said:
"The day TO drono and dream, the night to
learn and rambe." We do not propose to
dispute this worthy's view of the matter, but
present herewith the experience OF Phila-
delphia journalist, Mr.. William ii. Cum
nington, 17l2 North Twentieth street, one Of
whose nocturnal rambles he thus refers to,
beginning his narration rather peculiarly,
however: 20 am not rheumatic, and have
been troubled very little with bodily pains.
Last Tuesday morning experienced very
worse as the day wore on. Toward evening
It became very severe, and l could scarcely
turn my head In any direction. Arriving
homo at tea time, 1t was with difficulty that
could eat my meal. My wife wanted to
rub my neck with ST. Jacobs Oil, but re-
fused, saying thought the aflliction would
soon pass away. Tea over, against the re-
monstrances of my family, left home to
ramble toward the new Chestnut Street
Opera House, about two and a-half miles
from my residence. started In the midst
of heavy snow storm, aud remained at the
theater unth the close OF the performance,
although could feel my neck getting worse
and becoming very painful. Leaving the
play the trouble came TO reach home. The
storm continued; the car in which was be-
came blocked in nearly every square, cold
current Of air swept through the car, and I
did not reach my homo until toward two a.
M, by which time my neck had become abb
solitely rigid. Then consented to the use
OF St. Jacobs Oil, which my wife applied
two or three times before arose. contin-
ued Its use that day and by evening l was free
from pain, and the next morning amused
myself by twisting my neck in any direction
that suited me, and not a yestige OF stiffness
remained. r-Bostoa Herald.
is 1T a coincidenceY Whenever tho river
riE fhnra 10
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

Mrs. VIM. d. RYcKMAN, St GATHERINGS, Ont,
says: "R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y: have
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgatiye
Pellets for the last three months and find
myself-(what shall say)-'made ne,c again
are the only words that express it.. l was re-
duced TO askeleton, could not walk across the
floor without fainting, could keep nothing in
the shape Of food on my stomach. Myself and
friends had given up all hope, my immediate
death seemed certain. l now live Ito the
surprise OF everybody and am able to do my
own wOrk.n
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

If we work upon marble, it will per-
ish; if we work upon brass, time will
efface it; if we rear temples, they will
crumble into dust; but if we work upon
immortal minds, if we imbuc them with
principles, with the just fear of God and
love of our fellow men, we engrave on
those tablets something which will
brighten to all eternity. Webster.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

IN Cincinnati daily we notice that Mr..
Tim Gleason, eX-member of the Council
from the Fourth Ward Of that city, says he
suffered terribly with rheumatism all last
winter and spring. He tried all kinds Of
liniments and medicines without any bcne-
fit until he used st. Jacobs Oil, the first APP
plication Of which insured a full nights re-
pose, and its subsequent use entirely cured
him. 1t is great remedy. -Atron (OhiO)
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

"A flirting belle of Akron, o., has
caused social excitement by having all
the love letters she has received bound
handsomely in morocco volume for her
parlor table, in place of an ordinary au-
tograph album. tt. l....
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
1t Has No EauaI.

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been on
the market for many years, and as cure for
coughs, colds and consumption, has not been
equaled by any other medicine.
l.. A. Gardner, Cedar Springs, Mich, re-
ports: I" am selling very much OF your
Piso's Cure, and it gives excellent satisfac-
tion."
A. /. Hopwood, Of vinton, Ia, says:
"YOur medicine can't be beat"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

IF a two-whceled vehicle is a bicycle, and
a three wheeleda tricycle., does not follow
that the one wheeled is an icicle. 1t is
wheelbarrOw.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

PIERCE's"Pleasant Purgative Pellets"are
perfect preventives OF constipation. Enclosed
In glass bottles, always fresh. by all druggists.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

IT'S the fashion now among church going
ladies to trim their b0nnets on the congre-
CATION side.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
A ROMANCE in one couplet:
A lass she loved a sailor,
And the sailor loved; Mas.
Voice Of the Peoplr.

r. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Buffalo, n Y:
had a serious disease of the lungs, and
was for time confined TO my bed and under
the care Of o physician. His prescriptions
did not help me. / grew worse, coughing
very severely. i commenced taking your
"Golden Medical Discovery and it cured
me. Yours respectfully,
JUDITH BURNETT, Hillsdale, Mich.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's EyeWater. Druggists sell it. 25c
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

TO laugh at folly is every mans
privilege, but to excuse it is the prerog-
alive alone of the good man.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
"Made New Ago,n.o

is 1T coincidenceH Whenever tho river
rises there is run on the banks.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

HANEY's FANCY ALPHABETs for sign
Al paintgts, 80 cts Standard Sign Writer, 81. Stan
dard Scroll Book sl. Scrolls and Ornaments noudol-
lhc), 81. Japanese Ornamentaon, o. Sign, Carriage
Car, Fresco and Decorative Painting 80 cts Cheap
er's supply stores or by mail. JESSE HANEY q CO.,
ll9 Nassau St., N. Y.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

1T takes Just three people to keep secret
properly, but two Of the three must be
dead.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
THE CIVIL SERVICE,

In my letter of acceptance of the nomina.
ton for the Vice Presidency stated that in
my judgment mo man should be an incum.
bent of an Office the duties of which he is for
any cRuse unfit to perform, who is lacking IN
the ability, fidelity or integrity which prop.
err administration of such office demands
This sentiment would doubtless meet with
general acquieScencc, but opinion has been
widely divided upon the wisdom and prNcti.
cahility Otthe various rctormOtory schemes
which have been suggested, and of certain
proposed regulations governing the appoint
mcnts to public Office, The efficiency OF such
regulations hOs been distillstcd, mainly be-
cause they have seemed to cNalt the nero
educational and abstract tests above gen0nl
business capacity. and even special fitness nor
the particular work i'm hand. lt seems 20 me
the rule that should be applied 20 the man
ageinent of the public service may properly
conform in the main TO such as Regulate
the condition of successful prhate bust
ness. Original appointments should
be based upOn asccrtained fitness.
The tenure of Office should be stable losi-
tons of responsibility, so far as practicable,
should be filed by the promotion OF worthy
and efficient onlcers. The Investigation %
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17
"A PLEASURE TRIP. "

WEEKLY NOVELIST is the ~ Best Story Paper in
America" we win mail you trial trip OF thirteen
back numbers In regular order upon receipt OF 25c.,
either in postage stamps or currency. Wgular sub.
scription price is So year, Address NOVELIST
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

A nENTQ Wanted quick One in each county. .
III uLN choice books 60 l-3 per cent profit Cir
ktcularsfree Write to DAN LINAIIAN. StLouis. Mo.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

loved, y -
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-17

-Modesty and merit are handsome
couple.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23
Umbrellas.

These r among the most use
ful articles that people carry about
with them, and at the same time
are the most easily lost Of any kind
of personal property. Lay one
down anywhere and the chances
are, in nine cases out of ten, that
some one else will pick it up.
Loan it to a friend, and in about
the same ratio idrgetfulness pre-
vents its return, and we will venture
the assertion that there are to-day
enough "lost'' umbrellas in this
county (if hey could be gotten to-
gether aud put in good ORDER to
stock every store in the county
and leave a good reserve for next
falls supply. We not only write
knowingly, but we write FEELING
LY also on this subject. Reader
how is it with your
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23
G. G. G..

In another column viii be found
the mammoth advertisement of
ChildS's Catarrh Cure. This dis
case is very prevalent, and the
wonder is that It's victims scarcely
ever realize their dangerous condi
ton and the necessity for treat
ment until it seizes with demoni-
&C tenacity upon some vital part
Of the system. Childs's remedy
has deservedly won a great and
lasting reputation as the most thor
ough, scientific and effective ca
tarrh medicine Of the times. We
know two gentlemen in Sardis
who have used and are using it
with beneficial and satisfactory re-
suits, and their complete cure is
only a question of time, and a very
short time, too.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23

W. may hH h4gs. la fanais. "a
eifai ~ wgHH ttN II grand
eld Ht teHra M Hems " satu
.u illai all#la felsHtloHh mf
sake m ~ mplNa bui uefe q y
been times Hlian we Thought liis
'ifaIhe " mafod music vi mf
lunches here FOO afsi we've grand
enough and s6eef ehouah 60 chbfm
ile potl o8l'ooH soul m eauh Md
melt d lotto iahde fbeea and tonhem.
fof verify
M htm w nsihe la a.,
hfaa
and $50 may add ~ soften iie
stcrncst hcau $50 have sai and
listened nnd draoh Ne harmony
Of sweet sounds, ne they swelled
up and foalcd upon DIE lialenihg
2cplyts, MI Wc have fclt, IA u
were, borne away beyond lhc reach
or recollection of discord, into an
elysium Of peace and happiness
Music has charms even for animals
and We cannot understand the ma
lure Of any HUMAN being whose
heart does not beat Responsive to
It's harmonies If wc had a bosom
friend whose heart was callous to
the soft, sweet strains of music. we
should pray to be kept always in
ignorance Of the fact.
Let our choirs cultivate their
God-given alent-not in solos, nor
even in quartcttes, butin full chorus
and let the walls Of our sacred
temples ring with the melodies
that shall Danish gloom and sor-
row and fling the sunlight of Joy
and gladness everywhere.
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lFairsS's Stables.

This famous establishment is
well stocked with horses and
mules, and the interchangeable head
of the firm. Mr.. W. A.. FARES,
has set all his triggers and made
ample and thorough arrangements
to supply all demands for every
kind Of stock, and he has already
succeeded in procuring some Of the
finest saddle and harness horses
that have been in Memphis in
many years. Remember too. that
Mr.. FARES is a gentleman Of high
and unblemished character and
excellent judgment, (even il he is
still a bachelor), and whatever you
get Of him will be precisely as he
represents it, or he will make it so.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23
IRudd's Robbery.

AT Grenada on the 18th inst, J.
Rudd, a St. Louis drummer.
by some unknown means, opened
the safe of the Chamberlain house
and stole $500, retaining it in his
possession from early in the morn
ing until night, when he was ar
rested and the money recovered.
There being no Jail at Grenada,
Rudd was placed in the custody
of an officer, but effected his es-
cape. We learn he has heretofore
borne a good reputation and was
a member of the Drummers' AS
ISOLATION.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23
characteristics.

II Is said that woman was last
to leave the cross, and first to visit
the scpulchrc ofthe Savior. We are
fully prepared to believe that this
Is true, for il is characteristic and
we have found, upon close obser-
walton, that the gentle ones are
generally very apt to be either too
fast or too slow, and often as apt
to be one as the other. Take an
excursion, for instance wen ven
turc that a lady will invariably be
the first to reach the train, and that
if anybody is left it will be one or
more Of the same dear ones. The
excursion to Memphis last week
was no departure from the rule.
One lady reached the cars almost
long enough before they started to
allow her time fora good nap, and
on the return from Memphis, a
whole street-car load Of the fair
creatures reached the depot just in
time to be twenty minutes too late .
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23
Nerehad Tailoring.

IN calling attention to Mr.. Cor
doh's card II another column. we
desire to say that a moro beautiful
assortment Of samples than he will
show you cannot be found any
where, and one need only examine
them to hc convinced Of 1t. Mr..
Gordon has lived many years in
Sardis aud he has made numerous
friends, all Of whom viii take
pleasure in certifying to his skin
and his fidelity to all his engage
ments. You have only TO select
the sample that pleSseS you and he
will take your measure and, have
your suit OF garment ready for
you IN short order, and the work
will be well done.
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The Literary Guild.

This is the name of a society Of
a number of the young ladies OF
Sardis, the object Of which is the
mental Improvement and social
pleasure of the members. They
meet every Tuesday afternoon at
the house Of some member, and
the exercises consist Of reading
essays, both original and selected.
The officers of the society are as
follows: Miss Emma Walton,
President I; Miss Lena Simmons,
Vice-President Miss Mollie Du-
val, Secretary, and Miss Blanche
Terry, Treasurer.
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coming yefy popular Witb ouI
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bHsIfg Y g., III Mcmphia, 81.
Mrs N A Maxwell yUmp up luf
hcuinR before Mayor WlnIouon
Lust Monday, hut Was nnl deter.
minul le thc fury failed lo agree
The yifc wil Ne tiled ~ Ho,p iu
the same court,
Con siderable compI int ia heard
umung the farmers relative W the
destruction Of the stand Of corn hy
Black birds and crows no. q few
are rceorting To strythntnc ls Il
means OF destroying the birds and
thereby saving their corn.
During this week several oyster
cans have been seen diving I'M
fortunate dogs across the irccts vt
q desperate rate. The can seems
to have no mercy on the dog until
il gets him under 4 house or swung
across a fence. This. Of course.
furnishes much sport for the small
boy but seems 20 be anything but
funny TO the dog.
Capt. W. u. Miller. Mr.. l.. f..
Rainwatcr, Mr., !, c. Kyle and
Hon, ]. g.. Hall, all Of the Sardis
bar, We're in town this week.
Miss Mary Barksdale, of Hardy
Station, is visiting her friend, Mrs.
Clapp. May her visit be long and
exceedingly pleasant.
EMILE.
April 2Is,, 1881.
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NHs Nasla jones. NJ Haletglis.
tahis ap ah glalf iaAi Hahdr.
hafali y ai#aYs sled 20 sse hst
C1 - WiHam, " fg au
.haAH NH H0afi. fH0e ~ az
pleasure ~ q fll Mandff. ~
sNehi g leiilon on lW6 dHJs with
hls % hua hasat
We had II pleasant flll Thun.
.dgy nom nai Thamas WInhflm.
Mayor II HNaWIlle. Although
ha haa FHaaed NE three sttfe teal..
iho Major ia IN De enjoyment II
.eAesllom health and as genial as
ever
Revs W. Bates and r. s..
Ramscy, jra came Mp nom TIE
South side last Sunday ard re-.
maincd dil Monday evening
Each preached 4 sermon in the
Methodist church and a prolracled
meeting was inaugurated which is
still IN progress.
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Notice the long advertisement
of Messrs. Bejach & Brash in an
other column. AT the late day at
which we write We have not space
TO do more this week than call at
tention to the card and assure our
readers that il states nothing but
solid facts and not one-fourth Of
what II might truthfully contain
Go see for yourselves.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-04-23

WAsmNafHt, hpf 49, 81
Fmm a Washington. NJ rather
Ham q h%tlUnsi standpoint, ihe
principal DatHt nf ifis Weak h#a
COOS been lhe psfa9Hal fatg9nifp iH
lle ianalH hDlHetn lhe HfaAiat
nUm Virginia and Ne AtHafai
Wan OfsfFlH, hHt HH lsaus 81 "
notice PSI tlH Secretary ~ ibo
iffHaHfg, lhNlt UH JOS iti. lt
would pay tho interest an heifly
ian aduffU & fef cent bonds,
Whillt WHl 30 due hl that daio.
The nullee waH accompanied by
Hu uiltf itUm lhc trlslty Depart.
meni Iu tho huldluldUfs N otiehd
the bonds vs. ln interest 0i al pef
cent "a bong - Jhe government
uny desire o. have them uh liy
turning thc q per cent Into "a per
cent bonds tie government vii
effect Il saving Of nearly live mil.
lions annually in the amount Of IN
terrst paid on the public indebted.
ness. No matter nov ieW ~ how
many oi the q per cent, bonds may
be extended, 1t is known that the
Treasury has ample means to cash
them an, These ucans consist Of
$iot,ooo,ooo, winch can BE- issued
al "a per cent, and OF SSo,ooo,o 900
or $4,000, 900, Surplus reserves.
1t Is now certain that nearly
goo, 100000 o. the o per cent.
debt vii be either l%iquidated or
converted INTO a 81 per cent debt,
uhis year.
Inc Senate has adioured until
Monday, and the mi1ionaires OF
that august body will have an OPP
%portunity to rest from the arduous
labers Oh a slx-wecks deadlock
During these six weeks of what
wiz P'oO"O'y be known IN history
as the long Senate, the chamber
has been unanimous only on the
question Oh adjournment every day
promptly at the dinner hour.
There was a good de-; OF talk last
night about a caucus Of Republi-
cans, ana Of a possibility that the
controversy will come to an end
some ume next week. twas stat
ed that caucus had actually been
called tor Saturday. This was
partially agreed upon, but at the
request OF Weep Arthur
and Senator Conkling, who have
pressing business in New York on
that day, it was postponed until
Monday next. A Republican stall.
wart said the calling Of this caucus
did not indicate that there was any
purpose on the part Of the Repub.
Leans to recede from their position.
On the contrary they are as deter
mined now as ever to carry then
point and elect their officers before
consenting to a final adjournment
The Republicans are, however, a
least impressed with the impor.
lance Of transacting some of the
business for which the Senate wa,
convened. The President la.
probably been working in a silen
but iorcibIe manner to induce then
to have some regard for his wishes
At all events, it is understood tina
he has felt a great deal Of embar
rassment by the failure Of the Sen
ate to confirm certain nominations
and has made his feelings full,
known to Republican Senators.
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Sewing Machinesi Sewing aachIncsl

am agent for three leading
Machines for Pamela coun-
ty. The Improved Singer, price
$4,000; the Remington, 5000,
and the king Of all machines-ihe
Eldridge, $500. The latter ma
chimes can be seen by the ladies at
the dress-making rooms of Mrs. S.
A Potts, Greenlaw building, up
stairs. All the machines, oil,
needles and attachments can be
seen at my place Of business, Main
street, Sardis. Call before you
buy.
4-7tf &c. BALca.