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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-19

1t the Biggest Popular Success 1t has the Biggest Pile of
solid Capital Biggest Features the Biggest Parade
the Biggest Tents Biggest Animals the Biggest Menagere
the Biggest Circus the Biggest Bands the Biggest Charots the
Biggest Dens the Biggest Electric Lights the Biggest Railroad
Trains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-19
BIGGEST ARENA PERFORMING ANIMALS
so TONS OF EDUCATED BE-

Draws the Biggest and Delighted Crowds the Biggest
Compliments from the Press Aboshes the Biggest kind of Nuisance by
permitting Peddlng under Big Tents Big Certainty the
Best and Biggest of all Shows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-19
THE BIGGEST MARVEL.

LONG347 POUNDS WEIGHT, Tx
Weight Solid Silver
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
ZOOLOGY of tlse EScusts.

For the benefit of students we give
the geological status of'the Is or II
year locasts according to natural his
tory as follows:
a. Animal kingdom. - Sub-kingdom
ArtiGulata, class Insecta, order Hemip-
terra, family CicadidG, genus Cicada,
species Septendecig', individual seventeen
year 5cttsts.
DIR, Steele, IN his Zoology, says these
lOcusts deposit their eggs side by side
in the twigs of trees with thin layer
of woodyfre between. The larvae on
Matching drop to the ground, in which
they live for seventeen years, feeding
upon the roots of trees. When their
time comes to enter the pupa state they
make cylindrical burrows, water tight,
through which they issue forth without
wings and attach themselves to the frs
object, as tree or fence, and The
thorax splitting on the back the ERIC
image erawls out and g es on its wing
into the air and perches in the forest
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Public Meeting on Monday.

A mass meeting of the citizens Of
Warren county, irrespective of parties,
assembled in the courthouse on Mon
day, July 4th, 1881, to express the
universal Indignation Of our people at
the attempted assassination of Jas. A.
Garfield, President of the United
States. G. B. Davis ESQ.,, was called
to the chair and explained the object
of the meeting. w. V. Whitson was
elected Secretary.
Upon motion a committee of nine
was appointed to draw up resolutions
expressive Of the sense of the meeting
consisting of Messrs. Asa Faulkner,
Robe Park, G. M. Smart, Thomas
Mauzy, R. Kennedy, I. G. Lind, D.
f. Wallace, j. F. Morford and A. M.
Burney, who made the following re-
port, which was unanimously adopted
blythe meeting;
WHEREAS, We have heard with pro-
found regret and deep sorrow of the
attempted assassination of the President
of the United States on Saturday last,
therefore
RESOLVED, That we, the citizens of
Warren county, Tennessee, here assem-
bled irrespective of parties, do denounce
the attempted oesa--:-.s.eIvri TX UIIe L resi-
dent of the United States as a bastard
ly outrage upon human society, as the
highest crime of the age, and the most
baHarous act that stains the annals of
our country.
Resolved, That we denounce the
spirit that led to this vile act as inhu-
man. rfncivilized and dangerous to the
lives, peace and property Of our citizens,
! as well as at war with the fundamental
prainciples of our government, which
tolerate freedom of Thought, both re.
ligious and political, and holds no man
responsible for either except at the bar
of conscience and at the ballot box
and we pledge ourselves as ever ready
to uphold and maintain this freedom al
all hazards and to the last extremity
Resolved, That we join the one uni
versal heart of the nation in rendering
to the President and his afflicted family
our heartfelt sympathy in this their sac
hour of distress and pray for hisspeedy
recovery and restoration.
Addresses IN. accordance with the
sentiment of these resolutions wert
made by Rev. G. B. Davis, DR.. De
Witt, Col. E. w. Munford, Col. H
L. W. Hill, Hons. G. M. Smart ano
Asa Faulkner and Rev. Isaac Denton
after which the meeting adjourned SIN
die. G. B. DAVIS, Pres.
w. V. Whitson, Sec'y.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Tine Bible Canvass.

In accordance with arrangements
heretofore agreed upon. Rev w 7
Anderson, Colportor, has begun the
canvass of Warren county under the
auspices of the American Bible Society,
intending to visit every family in the
county, and sell and distribute Bibles
and Testaments in accordance with the
rules of that society, and solicit funds
to aid in prosecuting The work and
meeting the expenses thereb. incurred.
Mr.. Anderson has the endorsement Of
the Warren county Bible Society
through its executive committee as the
regularly authorized colportur for the
county, to be assisted by Mr.. DotsOn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Book Notice.

The sCentenary of Robert Raikes
or, A Sketch of the Rise and Prog
.ress of. the Sunday School, by Rev.
M. B. Dewitt, D. D., McMinpville,
Tenn.
This is neatly printed pamphlet of
forty-three pages, detailing accurately
from authentic sources the origin and
progress of the Sunday School as an
institution. The author, aside from
the fact that his labors for many years
have been performed in that field, has
awaited himself of all the facts of. his
tory attainable and has spared no pains
to make reliable and complete out
line history of this the greatest institu-
ton of The age. The statistical table
alone for reference is well worth the
price.of the. pamphlet, which is on sale
at Ritchey's drug store, :15 cenfsa copy,
or two for % cents. For a clear
statement OF the respective claims Of
the origin of this great movement, and
the important facts connected with its
progress, this little book has perhaps
no equal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Longevity Is Len.hening.

The Knoxville RepsicGn reports a
man on Walden's Ridgat the age Of
100. One died in SeqAtChie Valley
not long ago at Ill, al Mr.. VIM.
Smith (not john in tn county near
Shells Ford, is runningfor 100, hav-
ing scored 994 years. e are aiming
for that figure ourselves, put Mr.. Smith
is something over half acsntury ahead
of us and is on the homstretch-how-
ever, we may yet makef if we have
time allowed us. NatuA lists say that
animals live five times the period of
their growth; man is alanimal, there
fore he will, under .fauFed conditions,
live five times his growttperiod, which
is twenty years, and five times twenty
is one hundred years There's moth
ing like realizing!
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

The Middle Tennessee S. S. Associa-
ton met 10 this place on last Tuesday
evening at s o'clock, and. was opened
with appropriate services. Mr.. W.
V. Whiteon, mayor, made verycor
dial, appropriate and eloquent address
of welcome, which was responded to-.
by Rev. J. D. Scott, Of Wartsoe, in
the same manner. Mr.. J. d.. Wilson
of Murfreesboro, was elected secretary
pro. knE, in the absence of the secrsta-
ry. The Association assembled. Wed
nesday at 8 a. m. and was addressed
by Rev. Mr.. Chandler o. "whst we.
work upon" and by Prof. J. E. scobsy
upon what We. teach" HID: address
was chaste, pointed and elegant. Then
followed Rev. G.. II. SAeldrake in a
fervd and eloquent address on chow
we teach,' which brought down the
house. Then followed DR.: J. B. West,
whose Irish wit and solid logic. chained
an already three hours wesried audi.
ence with amusement and deep. breath
less interest until the president unmer-
cifully choked him off by ruling that
tis'time was out. DR.. Vests theme
was the grand one of. them all ."the
object of our work." We regret. thai
time and space forbid more extended
notice of this and. soma of the. othN
addresses, for they were we'll worthy
of it. s"
The reports from the various coun
ties represented were very indefinite
bat led TO the belief that the cause il
much more prosperous than represent
ed. At 81 o'clock p. m. there was {
grand temperance pAs meeting a
which John R. Dean Esq, DR.. Bain
and Messr& Carter and Jones all mad
earnest andO urgent speeches. d
, Baird made fge propositions which W
will try to publish md apply the stand
ard to next week and see if they wi
stand the test.
Thursdays programme was fully cal
Sied out except that Gov. Hawkir
9 and Isaac Emory failed to attend an
! render their partsn
n CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Smarti's Station.

Our people are greatly shocked at
the attempted assassination of the Pres
ident and. hope justice may be melted
to him who did the vile deed.
Prof. Cdvert's school at Vervilla
closed the 10Th of June in public ex'
animation. The CLASSES were thor
oughly and impartially examined, and
as relief to the Prof. some of them
were examined by the writer who
knows whereof be speaks.
The declamations and dialogues in
tersperSed with music at night were
we'll rendered TO the interest and
amusement of the large audience pres
ent. The tasteful decoration of The stage
was due to Mn. Colvert, the music
teacher, as well as much of the sue
cees of,:the exhibition. Many schools
need just such additions as she is.
Mr.. and Mn. Colvert left the next
day for SHORT Mountain to attend the
examination Of Prof, Ben Randa'rs
school. ;.
As the schools ere now generally in
vacation, and the teachers at leisure,
it is thought that we should have. q
Teachers Institute at McMinuville
soon. No one will perhaps deny that
much good has resulted, to teacher,
aud from than to their scholars, by in
stitutes, but l think If the same pro
granfme that has been enacted for years
or its equivalent be repeated that i
will scarcely repay the time aut
trouble of holding 1T. We repeat tina
it has done great good, and our Super
intendent is enritlod. to al credit for hi
efforts in that direction, bit I can no
See the benefit of merely repeating
! methods of teaching. IF we hav
another caT we not have somethin
new? What say you Mr.. Editor
And yeu teachers Of. the county?
G. P.'CUMMINGs.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Capt. Thos. F. Lewis, of Lewisburg,
Grand Master of the /. o. o. F. of
Tennessee, was delegate to the Sun
day school convention here this week,
and made an official visit to McMinn-
vile Lodge No 146 on Tuesday night
at their installation.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
The BenevOlents.

The Branch Order of the Benev-
olent Society at this place had a grand
procession through the streets last week
and magnificent festival in their hall
at night. a
If our colored people will not tran
scend the bounds of moderation::in such
things, they may make them means
of very great social Improvement.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Astronomers say thai the comet of
1911 will return in 80 centuries. We
would like to ask the american wheth-
err it will have too tails or oneP 1t is
not question however that immedi-
ately concerns the present generation,
and the editor can take his time for an
sweSfhg II
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

= Coussens' Lightning Liniment is the
most effective remedy b the world for
rheumatism, lame back, sprains, bruises
ETC., and is therefore invaluable to all
sufferers with those Affections. 1t has
prevented permanenSlameness in many
cline horses, being an efficient remedy
> for gals, SPAWN, ringbOne, etc. Our
friends, the farmers, appreciate this
and keep always on hand supply of
Coussens Lightning Liniment. Price
so cents. For sale by j. B. Ritchey.
Whites cream white Vermifuge is
the best worm killer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Arrivals

Our town was full of nice intelligent
people this week as delegates from IA
counties to the s. S. Association. We
could not obtain complete list of
names.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

All the sweet singes and public
speakers use Coussens' Honey of Tar,
for it clears the voice AMI dispels hoarse-
ness /; one teaspoonful scatters the cob
webs in the throat more harmlessly and
effectually than an intoxicating drink.
Moreover, it is the best remedy in the
world for coughs, colds and diseases of
the throat and lungs. Price so cents
a bottle. Use Coussens, Honey of Tar,
r-vreaI0 NY y. ID. hltcney.
Whites cream white Vermifuge is
the best worm killer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Expected today. large lot of fruit
jars and jelly stands at Brewer &
Northcvts, who deliver all goods bought
of them free to any part Of the city,
which is quite an item with customers.
723
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Ifyou cna't get lime, use dry dirt for
disinfectant purposes. Forget it not,
health and even life may depend upon
its use. Pure water, puleair and pru.
dent habits are necessary at all times
for health, but more especially during
the heated term now upon us,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Let us have the bottom and depot
pond drained, the old mill race opened
and'a sulphur we'll bored in the park:
Then we will more than gain all we
lose by the railroad extension. All
delay is loss with us.now.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

DRYED FRUrT.-Call and see our
patent Fruit Dryer. Operates by heat.
Can dry 5 to 10 bushels per day of "a
hours on one machine. Sells for more
than sun cured, and much handsomer
in color. VIM. F. LEIPER q Co.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Miss Jennie Clayton, of Murfreesbo-
70, an intelligent and Jealous Sunday
school worker, was delegate to the S.
S. convention here this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

T. j. Wilson, of the Manchester
Guardian, was a delegate to the S. s;
convention, and in company with Capt,
Lewis, Grand Master of Odd Fellows,
was assigned to cur care and Keeping.
We kept them both out of the Gala
boose.s
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

A splendid outfit Of jelly stands and
glassware. Also large lot of fruit
jars of all styles and sizes. Call and
see them. WoMACK q CoLyILLE.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

j. W. Cardwelrs celebrated Corn
Planter and Fertilizer One boy and
horse can do the work of four men.
1873 VIM. F. LIrER 4 Co., ag'ts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

For watches, clocks, jewelry, rings,
breaches, etc., go to Brewer & North.
cuts. 1854
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

A large stock of glass fruit Jars, self.
sealers, at Martin & Co.'S and will be
sold low down. 6253
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Miss Henrie Whaley, of Smithville,
returned home Thursday. She had
been visiting friends here.o
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Bacon and lard, largest lot Of hams
sides and shoulders in. the market at
Martin q Cos. -.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Tobacco and Cigars are constantly
kept for sale at Martins & Co.'S.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Extra rubbers for Masohs fruit jars
can be had in any quantity at Brewer
q Northcut's. 79tf
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Comets are becoming as familiar as
the, Daily american, and have tails
equally as long and thin.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Miss Matte Russell, of Pennington,
was a delegate to the S. S. convention
and took active part in its work.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

j. w. Cardwell's celebrated Vibra-
tor Thrashers and mounted Powers.
VIM. F. LEIPER q Co., Ag'ts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

McMinnville needs lime sprinkled in
a thousand places to-day-it is cheaper
than disease and death.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

China mattings, new style, lace cur
tains and window shades at Brown,
Richards d Co.'S; Nashville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Just received, new stock of queens
ware of the latest pattern at Womack
d Colville's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Tobacco and cigars of all the latest
and m6st-approved brands can be had
at Brewer & Narthcut's. .
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

That Sulphur we'll NOw's the time
we want the water.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

George Randolph is on a visit to his
parents in this place.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Dat meal and cracked wheat at
Brewer q Northcut's. 79tf
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

For a first class article of -four, 90
to Martin q Co.'S. Spring street. =.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

STATE OF TENNESSEE, County of Warren, IS:
l, S. ]. Walling, Jr, Cashier Of the above.
named bank do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best of my
knowledge and belief.
S. j. WALLINe, JR., Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
SOth day OF June, 1881.
c. COFFEE, Notary Public.
Commentaries,
JESSE WALKING,
c. COFFEE, Directors.
J. D. MAILING.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

1t has been discovered that the comet
has two tails--and the american rushes
to the front and says, "Itold you 80, for
the one of 1858 had two"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Five thousand yards heavy two-ply
carpet OF 40 cents yard at Brown,
RICHARDS q Co.'S, Nashville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

For fine first-cIass -four go to Brewer
Il Northcut'sa
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Mrs. Mary K. Brown, of Columbus,
= Miss, is on a visit to our town, the
guest of ID. l.. Brown.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Always on hand at Bewer & North
cuts fresh groceries of all kinds.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Richard Ransom, sheriff of Ruther-
ford, attended the S. s. convention.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

DR.. Highlands celebrated Lightning
Relief is the greatest discovery of the
age for the relief of pain. ]. B.
Ritchey. o30m6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

A fine lot of fresh bananas just re-
ceiyed at Brewer Il Northcut's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09
Duling's Deliverance.

Judge Duling made the following
speech to the Porter Rifles on their tri.
umphal return from Louisville:
The Porters went up to Louisville,
They made grand display;
They took their thousand dollars
And then they came away.
If that's all they went for, sordid be
the "Porters
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Lightning Relief is sure cure for
sick and nervous headache. For sale
by j. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

Two thousand yards all wool ingram
carpet, very cheap to close, at BROWN,
RICHARDS Il Co.'S. Nashville. 492.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-07-09

McMinnvllIe, Tenn, July 0, 1881.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-11
The Lynchlns Of Noakss.

osovlLr, Cal. August Son Sun
day morning. about / o'clock. . party OF
men. Numbering about seventy. arrived
here from Chico. They proceeded 10
the Courteous. and while . part OF
them stationed themselves about the
yard and the building q guards the re-
maindsr ovsrpowsrsd Jailsr Knowles
and broke Into the osll OF Tom Noakes,
who 90 brutally btst Jack Cram to death
. short time ago II Chico. No noise
Vas made. and very few Of the citizens
we're svsrs that anything unusual was
going ON. As. soon % they obtained
posssssion Of Noskss they placed him In
Q wagon and dtovs back about ten miles
toward Chico. to CTlm's old homestead.
Fastening the rope to the top Of . wagon.
shed. they drove the wagon ont from
under him and left him to his speedy
fate. His body was found hanging there
ssrly In the morning BY Sheriff Spraeue,
who. vas returning to Chico. Noakes
was cool and collected. but did not offer
the sliRhtest resistance. though . very
powerful man.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-11
a~EoARDISa An OLD IDEA.

In the early days OF this stst'' and
Territory. when the milling. mining and
buildins operations Of the o0ms.oe1
began 10 call for large resources OF nfe-
wood. mining timbers. and lumos Of
all hind. for building purposes IL was
pr.die,.d tha. the denudins OF the
mountains Of their covering Of trees
would make . great Difference In the
climate, and especially In the supply Of
water for the mountain streams md
rivers. The argument vss that, the
trees being cut away. the snowfall
would not only b. LEES. bat the usual
meat seoumuisiions would melt away
more rapidly. creating heavy spring
foods, and allowing the streams to run
dry In the latter part Of the season.
The srsumsns was plausible. bat the
Lton County Ttwss boldly asserts that
the .~xpsrisoes Of over twenty years
DOES not sustain Ito correctness. In the
uoun,sips ct the head waters OF the
sivsrs, millions Of cords Of wood have
been cut and sent down with the spring
foods. and large sections have bssn laid
bare Of any sort OF available trees Of
,iubss. 20, there 10 no psss.pdhls di'sr'
snes In the amount or duration OF vstsi
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-11
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
international Exhibition or Ilec'
tPicity.


PANS, August 1.-THE International
Exhibition OF Electricity was officially
opened yesterday morning. Precedent
arevy. accompanied BY the Ministers Of
Marine, Foreign Affairs, and Posts and
Tel.grsphs. De Lssseps. Berger, the
Commissioner General Of the Exhibition.
aud q few other officials were present.
On the announcement Of the Presidents
arrival the band struck up the MAR.
seillaise," all present unoovering their
heads. The President then passed the
exhibition rapidly In review, beginning
With the Bhtish section, and then
through the German. Scandinavian.
American and Belgian sections to the
French department.. Hs WAS received
By the American Embassador. with
whom the President exchanged oourts-
sizes. The exhibition was eaily decorated
with asss and trophies. The electric
railway 10 almost dnishsd. but not In
working order. An ingenious electric
boat and . so.esllsd Tissandisr balloon
attracted Q great deal OF attention. By
sunday night 500 Edison lights will be
burning 10 rooms on the hrst floor. 20.
peoislly fitted up for them. President
drsvy and Ministers and . few other
privileged persons we're treated 70 Q tsls-
phonio musical entertainment. Four
wires bad been placed In oommunics.
ton with the opera, and the voices With
the opera chorus were heard With perfect
distinctnsss.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-11

taken be put his horses down to their
best. he .reds down one horse. and
ehspgtne bis saddle to one OF the others.
hs abandoned the three hs was driving
and lit out on . dead run. His pursuers
followed him ~ hotly - possible. and
altar running him for about twelve miles
bis horse fell. and he took to the rage
brush afoot. When the stage arrived at
the point whore be dismountsd. they
found the Constabls and his assistant
oircline q dump Of brush and oedsrs 10
which the tibet had bid. and sndeavor-
ing to run him out. The stage passed
on . abort distance to , mile
springs, aud % after the Constable
arrived with bis man bound and hand.
cuiied. Mr.. Townshsnd says that for
full twelve miles the stage kept the par
sued and his pursusrs plainly In visw.
and the run wa bsttsr than any crack
rsee he svsr attended,