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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
Irving College.

The next session of this deservcdly
popular institution will open on Mon
day, Jan. 81, 1881. 1t is the aim of
its friends to make the college what it
was in the ante -bellum days of 1850,
when Irving College was known
throughout the South as one of the
choice schools at which an education
could be obtained at less expense and
less exposure to vices and temptations
than at any other similar institution in
Tennessee. The location and surround
iDgs are the same now as then, and the
faculty are known and approved teach
ers, well fitted for their respective po-
siti0ns by experience and success as in
structors. Each male student will be
required to act the part Of a cadet in
military drill daily as means Of exer-
else and improvement in the physical
training and development of the body.
See their announcement in another
column.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
unique as Patent Medicine, in that it
is recommended for nothing but Piles.
1t is, perhaps, the only patent medicine
extant which does not propose to cure
from dozen to one hundred diseases.
But it will effectually cure Piles, and
is only so cts. For sale by j. b.
'Ritchey.
ine12'80-1y-altern
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

If you have a cough or cold, or dis
ease of the throat and lungs, use Cous-
sens Honey of Tar, the best and purest
compound ever offered the public.
There are few worthless limitations of
this valuable remedy, but it has no
rival as ready relief for diseases of
the throat and lungs, bad colds, and
severe coughs of long standing. Use
Coussens' Honey of Tar and get rid OF
your cough or hoarseness and difficulty
of breathing. Price so cts. For sale
Iby J. B. Ritchey, McMinnvllle.
iune5. 'S0-lyaltern.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
IRVING COLLEGE.

President Meadows reports an in
creasing interest in the Irving College
enterprise, the pride of that commu-
nifty. The people in good spirits and
ready for the onward movement in the
progress OF the South, which now is
plainly dawning everywhere.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
Masonic.

The Masonic lodge has decided to
have meeting of the members, their
wives and daughters on the night of
Feb. 7th, at which Rev. Caleb Davis
will deliver an address on masonry.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
For Rent.

A neatly painted and furnished store
house, with new counters and shelves,
has been fitted up in the north wing of
= the Mountain City Hotel by Mrs. Alb
bic Turner, which she will rent at rea-
sonable rates. For particulars call at
the Mountain City Hotel The loca-
ton is an eligible one.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
Population of Tennessee.

The population of Tennessee in 1870
was 1,25S,520. In 1880, 1,542, 1853.
Increase 2S3,94S in ten years. Under
the former census Tennessee stood as
the ninth State in the union; under
the latter it stands as the twelfth.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
Coffee County Item.

Messrs. L. D. Hickerson d Go. have
purchased the extensive spoke and
handle factory at Manchester, lately
operated by Ohlemacher Bros, and
will at once resume business.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
White County Item.

Rev. Jas. Williams was elected Su-
perintendent of public instruction for
White county by the County Court
last Monday.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

If you want to see what kind of meat
Maddux handles call at his headquar-
ters at the Mountain City Hotel and
you will then know what you are get
ting.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
TOMLEs' MILLS.

Mr. IRVINE Gribble represents his
community in good condition and in
good hopes of fine wheat crop, with
some fears Of cold kill" Of the ten.
der plant.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Farmers will find the long desired
Hand Corn-Sheller al Clements. We
have seen it work, and can say it Is
lust the thing for every farmer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

~ H. P. Newton, an attache of the
STANDARD office made a Christmas Wis
1t to KY, his friends can conjecture his
object. He is now sick.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Mr.. ii. L, Hayes of Irving College
desires to say.to the farmers that he
has Clover Huller aud is prepared to
thresh and clean clover seed to orGer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Please return ito Mrs. Hill Vol. l.
Yokum's History of Texas, borrowed
from the Library of Gen. B. j. Hill.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Business is lively with Smart &
Cummings at Smartt's Station, in their
new store.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

The Organette, for sale by Brewer
e Northcut 1t is now becoming a
universalif avorite. And all other kinds
of musical instruments. dlSm2
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Judge j. P. Smith is in Nashville
canvassing for state Superintcndency
with fair prospects of success.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

DIR. Highlands celebrated Lightning
Relief is the greatest discovery of the
age for the relief Of pain }. b.
~Ritchev o30m6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

VIE. B. Jones, W. I. Murray and
r. R. Womack went to Nashville this
week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

A. j. Curl circuit court clerk has
,.peved to town and located on Chancery
street in f. M.Smartt's residence.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

The Winter and Spring session of
: Mrs. Clements school will commence
on Monday, the 18th inst.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

G. w. Parks Tax collector has NOV.
ed to town with headquarters in the
court house.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Lightning Relief is a sure cure for
sick and nervous headache. For sale
by J. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

If you want something to cure tooth
ache and earache, use Lightning Re
lief. j. B. Ritchey o3Om6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

We understand that Col. Munford has
purchased the New Pickett Building
s-for a residence.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Hon. D. L. Snodgrass, of Sparta,
passed down to Nashville Tuesday last
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Warren county issued ITO marriage
licenses during the year 1880.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

A. J. Gribble has returned to town
to live and will occupy the Vanpelt
house on Spring street.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

What is it that never fails to cure
rheumatism and neuralgia? DIR. Rag
lands Lightning Relief. j. B. Ritchey'
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

81 Maj. Austin, the Sewing. machine
machinist is in town again.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

George Randolph came up from
Shelbyville few days ago.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
Supf. Smiths Report.

We give below synopsis of the re-
port of G. G. Smith, county superin-
tendent of public instruction for the
year ending Aug. 81, 1880:
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08
OVER THE COUNTY:
VIOLA

Our reporter represents the people
in fine spirits and good financial condi.
ton, aud very hopeful Of better times.
Messrs. Smart, Winton q Co. have
sold out to Messrs. Chidsey, Bonner q
Co., who have opened up with new
goods and bright auspices.
The former firm are contemplating a
new business in the way of large wool.
en- mills at Viola, or an extensive tim
Der and lumber trade. May success
attend their energy and business tact.
BLUE SPRING COVE.
Our correspondent, R. P. H., re.
ports a booming Christmas" along
the mountain range that environs our
view east--a real feast of fat things,
such as big ball at Joe McGee's, with
fruits, cakes, candies, and the ''consol-
ing kiss"
A beautiful Christmas tree was re-
called at Union Church to the delight
of large crowd.
Esquire Harrison gave one of those
illuminating" Christmas parties, of
which he is the pioneer in that COM
munity,
The Blue Spring school has closed
for the winter, and the teacher, who is
our correspondent, closes his sojourn
there, and will soon bid farewell to
these snow clad mountains for Florida,
the land of flowers.
DIBRELL.
Our regular correspondent, P. G. P,
represents his people in good spirits
after Christmas feast of good things,
including the anniversary gobler and
some of the extracts doubtless of the
native products of Warren.
Mr.. B. F. Womack, of the firm of
Potter q Womack, is doing lively
business in the mule trade for the
South.
The excessive cold weather is hailed
as prognostic of good crops for 1881,
and the good wishes of that community
are expressed for wide circulation Of
the STANDARD as the paper that rep
resents every class and interest of the
county.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-08

Mrs. Brewer has..moved to the B. G.
Scott place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Lighting Cars By Electricity.

The London telegraph contains the
following: The electric light has fairly
conquered newassonain. The, Bigh-
ton Railway company. which of late
years has been pioneer OF improve
ments on the iron road. ran special
train from Victoria to Brighton and
back, with a saloon csrfiage lighted by
stored electricity. The event, notcwor-
thy in itself, may come to possess o his
torical interest. since there is no doubt
that it was the first time, either in the
old world or new, that accumulated
electrical energy had been so employees;
while the complete success which, at
tended the experiment must inqnes-
tionably. mark aew departure in rail-
way management. 1t was only q few
months since NJ Faure sent to Sir Will
liam Thomson his little box of lead
plates coated with red oxide and fully
charged with electricity. The great
British physicist saw at once its capa-
bilities, and now every day seems to be
bringing to light some new application
of this, the simplest of all apparatus
ever designed by genius. The Pullman
car, on which yesterdays experiment
was made. carried beneath it on shelf
some 7thirty-two small metal boxes,
eCSlAA1OesAAJ SOAiosz OssSA Va 6aAASLA SolA-
tanned leaden plates coated with the
oxide known as red lead. Nothing less.
pretentious or moro inert In outward
appearance could well be imagined.
Yet there was stored up IN those sheets
of lead an amount of force which, if it
could be suddenly liberated, would
vastly exceed the power of any storm
of tropical lightning. A steam-engine
had been at work the previous night,
producing n current of electricity,
which, in some mysterious manner. had
hidden itself away in the folds of the
metal and beneath the cloak of red OK
ide, but was ready in an instant to give
back in the form of light or of force
the energy that had created it. Twelve
of Mr.. Swan's little incandescent lamps
were fixed to the roof of the carriage,
and. all that WAS necessary when the
train passed through a tunnel, Or when
darkness came on, was to turn switch,
and instantaneously a mild, steady,
and brilliant light filled the saloon.
From the point of view Of the traveller,
the experiment was completely sue
cessful; a superior illumination could
hardly be desired; and If it be true, as
possible sanguine electricians assert.
that this storage can be effected at a
smaller cost than oil, the experiment
may, in the near future, have wide
reaching effects
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
A Fatal Recommendation,

The Deadwood mai,ien is sometimes
vivacious, never sentimental, and al
ways frank. The shades of night were
falling fast as she moved little closer
to him, and playfully toying with the
lobe of his left ear, said. 1--we favor
to ask of you, Ferdinand .'Any
thing that I can do for you, Clara, dar-
ling. you know I'd be only too happy
to undertake. She changed to the
lobe of the right ear, and went on:
well, then, want you TO leave off
whisky straight for awhile, and try rock
and rye" His looks expressed his as
constituent as lie uttered only the single
monosyllable, :Why?' Because" she
answered, continuing her caresses.
Charley Benton drinks nothing but
rock and rye, and his moustache tastes
SO much sweeter than yours does. :"
Three months later Ferdinan entered
the holy state of matrimony, but Clara
still pines upon t stem.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
France and Germany Compared.

A German paper, comparing Ger
manv with France, observes that the
former nation is superior to the latter
in political and military power, and
that the latter surpasses the former in
culture and material prosperity. This,
it says, is chiefly attributable to the fact
shat the population of France is almost
STATIONARY, while that of Germany is
rapidly increasing. France, which is,
moreover, richer in natural resources
than Germany. is thus easily enabled
to provide for the wants of its people
Germany, naturally poor country,
cannot increase her productions so as
to keep pace with the increase of her
population. According to the latest
census the population of Germany was
Do, 1914, 900; it has increased by 459, 600
a year from 1871 to 1875, and since 1875
by 493, 600 a year. During the past
nine years the increase has amounted
to more than 1900, 900 persons, which
is more than the total population OF the
grand duchies of Baden and Hesse
and the province of Alsace-Lorraine
1t is as if Germany had annexed the
population of these countries without
annexing the country themselves. Such
an increase of population adds to the
strength of the empire, but it also i'm
poses heavy burden upon Germany
for the maintenance of her numerous
children.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Sudden Fortunes.

- Coal oil johnny, who attained tinan-
ciaI glory in the oil regions of Pennsyl-
vania, several years ago. is now a la
berer on farm. G. H. Harris. who
enjoyed a somewhat similar experience
in sudden and equally brief affiuence,
is making living writing and lectur-
ing under the non de plane of Carl
Pretzel Sudden fortune is by no
means a permanent acquisition to
wealth and happiness The fortune
that stays best is well earned and slow
" gained. We dare say Carl Pretzel
wings and fly away. for by carving his
money he will know the true value of
dollar and only relinquish it for full
eur1ivalaut ~ a3E-sss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
NHruEE,s TElumFMs
rrazierss Root B,tters.,

IL you ase weak, or languid, use
Frazer's Bitters. Aa9 8 q 0
If your flesh is fiabby and your com.
plexion sallow, use Frazer's Bitters. 81
If you live In a rlalarial district, use
Frazer's Bieter's oa
IL worn down with the care of chill.
dren, use Frazer's Bitters.s M ss.
If you have got the blues, use Fraz-
er's Bitters.
If you keptslate hours and lived con-
trary to- the laws of health. ause Fraz
er's Root Bisters,s ssessss ga ae flas IS 81
If you need toning up, take Frazer's
Root Bftters.
If you have abused instead of used
natures gifts, use Frazer's Bitters,
1f you feel old before your time, use
Frazer's Bitters.
- Iflife has become burden end you
have gloomy forbedings, use Frazer's
Bitters.
IF your hands tremble and Your eyes
have grown dim, Frazer's Root Bit
ters viii make you feel young again.
Sold by all druggists everywhere at
the low price 500 per bottle. f. 8.
Henry Co., Sole Proprietos, Cleveland
Ohio. Eef gaa las a4
For sale by McCabe q Wheaton. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
A Beautiful Hand.

A beautiful hand is an excellent thing
in woman; it is II charm that never
fails. and better than all, it is o means
of fascination that never disappears.
Women carry q beautiful hand with
them to the grave. when q beautiful
face has long ago vanished or ceased to
enchant. The expression of the hand.
too, is inexhaustible; and when the
eyes we may have worshipped no longer
flash OF sparkle, the ringlets with which
we may have played. are covered with
cap, or worse, turban. and the SYM
metrical presence which in our sonnets
has reminded us SO oft of anlelopes
and wild gaze1les, have all, all van
ished. the hand, the immortal hand.
defying alike time and care. still van
quishes and still triumphs; and small,
soft, and fair, by an airy attitude.
gentle pressure. or new ring renews
with untiring grace the spell that bound
our enamored and adoring youth
DIS7ueh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Little Feet.


M N one 5e e rees 30 small that both may nestle
1--we Ge ,ss feet upon the lntried border
VI iife's mysterious land.
Dimpled and soft and pink as peach tree bios
In ApriPs fragrant days.
now can they walk among the briery tangles,
Edglng the worlds rough ways?
These white-rose feet along the doubtful
Must bear wornarl's load;
Alasl Since woman has the heaviest burden
And walks the hardest road.
Love for awhile win make the path before
All dainty, smooth and fair
VII Gull away the brambles, letting only
Inc roses blossom theresaa-s-----
But when the mothers watchful eyes are
Away from the sight of men, es5sgssie So
And these dear feet ARE left without her guild
Who shall direct them thcnp e g5Ia 2
WIN they GO stumbling b1indlyI in the darkness
Or find the upland slopes of Peace and Beauty
Whose sunlight never fades? -a4,r. et-1s
VIII they go toiling up Ambitions summit.
The common world above, ~
Or. in some namefess vale, securely sheltered,
Walk side by side with Aoxo9
Some feet there DO which walk Life,s track I'M
Which fad but pleasant ways:
Some hearts there be 10 which this life is only
Around of happy days; 37''7''
But they are few. Far more there are who
wander ~ -Islss- z.+a-
without hope or friend;
Who find their Journey full of pains and losses
i And long to reach the end.
How shall it be with her, the tender stranger,
Fair-faeed and gentle-eyed, fft Eag y ?
Before whose unstained feet the worlds rude
highway
Stretches so strange and wide?
All! who may read the future? For our
taas darling .sStezets-s .zssg..z.,s-.. =.--.r
We crave all blessings sweet,
And pray that He who feeds the crying ravens
VIII guide the baby's feet. t13asItfs fs551
A.A;-a-Es st-.s-z- s. Florence Percy. :
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Mr., NYe on His Travels.

At Grand Island the other day. says
Mr.. Nye, . passenger found three flies
in his tea at the eating-ilouse. He
called the waiter 10 him and said: You
are in error about me. You evidently
think / am travelling III a special ear
and putting on a great deal of dog.
Tn riding second-class. without bag
srape. and am only entitled to one fly.
Give this cup to that big fat man at the
corner table. He is director on the
road and is entitled to three flies in his
tea and d dead cockroach between the
pancakes. I cannottravel second-class
and usurp the rights of frst-class pas
sengers. Please pass the entomologic-
al mustard before You go and set the
adamantine prunes where / can reach
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03

s'Of course said the man, II don't
claim to be no Tanner. He scored for
ty days without grub. Now / can do
half as much, if not more, for all the
money you can put mp. I'm busted,
but If you'll back M and divide the
winnin's, pll guarantee 10 starve 'er
through or die in my tracks,
Travis finally concluded that the man
was game, and thought he might be
able to catch Shaughnessy or Sharp
Walker on bet. Day before yesterday
he offered to produce q man who could
live on air for twenty days for thous-
and side. but the boys told him to
wait until after the horse race was over.
Meanwhile he was paving the board
and room rent of the staryationist and
allowing him liberal whisky money.
Last night, after the race, he succeeded
in making n match with Shaugirnessy
and Walker for 81, 900 that this man
could fast twenty days. Both sides put
up $100 forfeit money. and about IL
O'Clock he hunted up lis faster. invited
him to supper and announced that he
had nailed L big bet and got it dead
a'Of course you are good for twenty
days?"
'.Good for all winter" said the man
evasively. e
..How's thatP'' asked Travis curious
~.
II said could do half as well as Tan
ner didn't IP Well, I'll do it. -
.'Sure pop?n
He tasted forty days and nights,
didn't heP''
yes
s.lYell, can't do half as wella I'll
eat days and fast nights-only fastin'
half the time. | keep my professional
contracts square up, you Let YER
Travis knocked the man down with
claret bottle, and Withdrew.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Climax !! Climax

RACES GIiEGidA Saafe.
A Family Blessing for rs cents.
1t heals without a scar. No
family should be without it.
We WARRANT it TO CTRE
Sores, Ulcers, Scrofula Sores,
Fever Sores, Salt RheuIn,s ore
Breasts or Nipples, ErysEpelas,
Swollen Glands, Inflanned Eyes,
Scalds, Burns, Cuts, BRUISES,
FistuIa, Piles, Boiis, CHI claims,
Frosted Feet, C0rns, and all GU
tane0uS diseases on nla.i CT least.
1t lIas been used over twenty
I've years, without o.:e failure.
1t hasnO parailei-ilayiisg per-
fectly qeradicated disease, sand
healed after all other remedies
had failed. 1t is a compound of
Arnica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and put up in larger
boxes for the same price than any
other Ointment.
e| Sold by Druggists everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03
Moffat's Life Pills,
Phoenix RItterS.

The Most Suee eSsfal Medicines
in the World.
Established i'll 1886, By one OF
our Most Eminent Physicians,
md now used throughout North
and South America, with more
pleasing results than any ether
Medicine. V
Moffat's Life Pills
are purely yeget a1fe; they act
ON the Stomach and Liver, and
regulate the entire systeg,, and
put all the functions CT f3.a body
IN a healthy tcs1s. ...--:: !. ..,,,..4, o anI
WARRANTED Il t:l:n cara for
all MaIari0uS Diseases, j'o,.rlid
LIVER, Impure BLOOD, Jaundiee.
Bilious billons Complaints, Dyspepsia
a a C0stiycY.ess, Merry
GUS ana Sick HeaGaellc. Colds.
ScufYy3 General Weakness. and
Fever 4 Ague. : 80 - = : i
MOffat's Ph@nfx f,ittors
correct the Secreti0na ef tho
Stomach, and are a :31,rn e,,,.o
for SleepIessness, Nervous,;esso
Dyspepsia, Female Compliance
Weakness, Debility, etc.
Thousands Of Certificates ara
IN our possession giving perfect
CURES effected by these fnyaIu-
able medicines, and We are GER
tain that they will dc Just what
we have said. II is simply ask
ed that the affiliated VII rTsE1T
Them ONCE, their use Will con-
vince the most skept;caI.
rWage's Climax Salve 25 cents a box.
MMolIat,s Life Pills % cents box.
"Ohat's Phoenix Bitters SLIGO a bottle.
Sold by Druggists every where.
d. r; MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
So Liberty Street New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-03

A ''Magazin de CONNECTIONS" in
Paris, had employed one of those hui
man sign boards, a manipulating adj
vertisement; but ut The end of q month,
deriving no advantage from the expert
ment, the proprietor sent u clerk to
watch his man, and discovered that the
latter passed the whole day in that SAN
dy solitude, the Esplanade des Inva-
lides.
'.Hullo, therei What the deuce are
YOU here for?" cried the clerk.
The perambulating advertisement re-
piled, with an indescribable smile, 81
hate so to be in q crowd!'