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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

Those who would learn how to run .
political caucus had better take note Of
General Sherman's style Of presiding
and conducting the machine at the
Army Reunion. Here it IS:
1.-The meeting will come to order.
All, yes (nodding to an officer about to
rise), General Hickenlooper moves the
appointment of Committee on Creden-
tials (taking paper from his left vest
pocket). The Committee will consist
of General Hickenlooper. Colonel A.
and Major b. We must be speedy.
gentlemen. in arranging these details"
General Smith; did l see General
Smith rise?" "a voice: He's gone out
for moment.) SWELL never mind;
it's all the same. General Smith moves
the appointment of a Committee on
Resolutions. and it will consist Of (txk-
ing list from his right vest pocket)
General So and So Cooks blank. J That's
not the committee. either. That list
just read is another committee, and il
will be moved later. Here's the right
one (reads it.) You see, gentlemen.
we get our young staff officers who have
nothing else to do to fix up these things
in advance"
A voice, "Move to adjourn" Tho
Chair: 40. no use putting that motion.
We must fix these preliminaries first.
l have three more committees prepared
here" ..
And so on, in cheerful disregard Of
ordinary Parliamentary practice, the
General announces the details fixed up
in advance. puts motions prearranged.
ignores impromptu motions, and "runs
the convention till It gets going" and
then allows other voices to be heard.
And it Is amusing to him thus to play
caucus chairman.
The General has horror Of second
wind oratory. Upon the occasion OF
one reunion. where a political orator
caught his seventh wind and occupied
two hours, General Sherman. who fol-
lowed him, said: IL have listened with
intense patience to the eloquent gentle
man who has now sat down" This
equivocal compliment the General sub
sequently desired to amend to "intense
interest. "-St. Louis Globe Democrat
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

: An official report upon the number
OF wild beasts killed in Algeria during
1880 has recently been published by the
Goernment of that colony. There has
been constant diminution in the num-
Der Of these animals. who have mostly
retreated southwark since the country
has been colonized by the French. How
ever. in the year mentioned there we're
killed in the province Of Constantine
fifteen lions. seventy-two panthers and
twelve hyenas; in Alger. one lion. twen-
ty-two panthers and sixty three hyenas;
in Oran, eighteen panthers and SIXTY ak
hyenas. There were besides $500 jack
ais killed in the three provinces.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

In Baltimore. according to the Day.
the advent of summer Is generally
marked by the number of baby car
riages. refrigerators and loafers on the
sidewalks. Relative to the latter the
Day says: "There Is nothing like them
in the heavens above, the earth beneath,
nor the waters under the earth. They
toll not. neither do they spin. and. -
the poet said Of Satan: they must sure
ly be allowed to exist for some reason
not clearly understood but when. like
C@sar's slaves on the Appian Way.
they come between the wind and our
nobility, the law. in the shape Of Q po-
liceman, might rid US Of their pres
ence."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

AT Magnolia, Miss, q bear went to
the house OF Eli Crawford, and, walking
in at the open door. took q two-year-old
children and the dog made such lively
protest that he dropped the prize.
but just as he left the door picked up
another. which he also lost by the lack
Of little backbone. Chicago Journal
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29
Those who contemplate removing

Those who contemplate removing
to Fargo, ID. T.. should 60 prepared TO
encounter difficulties, if the following
story be true. A man observed tall
silk hat in the middle of the street. and
he waded out to get it. On taking it up
he was astonshed to see human face
looking at him. He offered to help the
unfortunate man out of the mud, and
received the reply: - amt stuck in
the mud; I'm sitting on the top of an
omnibus down here. "-Chicdgo Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

Two convicts in the California State
prison took delight in torturing timid
fellow, whose oell was between their
own, by pretending at night that they
saw ghosts. They talked to each other
about it, describing the most awful
sights, and counterfeiting excessive
fright. A week or two of this treat
ment drove the victim crazy, and he
imagined that he was haunted by the
creatures which they conjured up
ChicagO NeUS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

The young ladies of social club in
New Albany, Ky, call themselves the
Buds of Promise" Whenever fel-
low wants to ingratiate himself with the
girls be puts his hand on his heart and
eXclaims: "Am not man and bud
derp" -COuraer-Journal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

The conceited Britishers claim ws
have no literature OF our own. They
don't know anything about our circ1s
posters, evidently.-LotOeU Citizen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

We ought not to judge of mans
merits by his qualifications, but by tho
use be makes Of them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-09-29

1t is estimated that the gypsy chill
dren of England number so, 900.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Sunday School Service.

A union service in review of the les
sons of the quarter just passed will be
held in the g. F. church on next Sun
day at 8 o'clock p. m. All congrega-
tons in town are to be represented by
speakers and good music, such as is IA
miliar, is to be used. Besides, con-
densed review of the lessons will be
conducted, and it is desired that writ
ten questions on the subjects of these
lessons be handed to the undersigned
for short answers. Prepare questions
only on the lessons of this quarter and
make them plain. All who are inter
ested in the study of the life of Jesus
are invited to attend and participate il
the exercises. The occasion will be in
teresting and profitable. All pastors
superintendent, teachers and scholars
are particularly urged to be present.
M. B. DEWITT.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Rev. Nj. Ii. Dewitt.

The following preamble and resolu-
lutions were unanimously adopted by
rising vote of the session and congrega-
ton of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church at the prayer-mceting last
Wednesday evening.
WHEREAS, Our dearly beloved pas
tor, Rev. NJ. B. Dewitt, ID, has
seen fit to retire from the pastoral charge
of this congregation to enter another
field to which he feels called by Gods
providence and direction therefore,
Resolved, That we, the congregation
and session of this church, do hereby
express our deep and sincere regret at
the severance Of the relation now ex
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

isting between us,and our brother who
has labored so faithfully, so earnestly,
aud SO constantly to promote the cause
of God in our midst, and who has so
patiently watched over the interests Of
, !his church and the spiritual welfare of
all Its lsembers,
Peso,''e That we most heartily
commend him to the congregation at
McKeesport, who.'e pastor he now s.', be,
comes, as an able, eal nest ana lalIniuI
expounder of gospel trut,.'' a. Le0l oo y
efficient and devoted pastor, nu as a
christian minister who honors h. niSn
office by his conversation, by his dal. y
walk and his work and labor of love.
3. Resolved, That we do hereby also
express our profound regret at losing
from the membership of this church
our beloved sister, Mrs. Mary E.
Dewitt, who has exhibited in her life
and in her constant work the true char
acter of faithful pastors wife. We
commend her to the good people of
McKeespOrt as a true christian woman,
always ready for any good work in the
cause of the Master, in the interest of
the church, and in the general welfare
Of society.
4. Resolved, That we afectionately
bid adieu to brother and sister Dewitt
and to their dear children, invoking
upon them all the rich grace of low
ing Heavenly Father, and with the
earnest prayer that when lfe's tolls are
ended they, with us, may all be gath.
cred into the fold of the good Shepherd
in the kingdom on high.
N. j. FNNEY,
j. B. RITCHEY,
W. V. WHITsoN,
Sept. 90, 1882. Committee,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Our Sulphur We'll.

Our city authorities have closed a
satisfactory contract with Mr.. Jo.
Smith, of Murfreesboro, to bore a
sulphur well in our city park,
and the work of boring will begin in a
few days. We confidently hope within
the next three months to see the long,
desired and talked-of sulphur well flow
ing in our beautiful city park. Mr.
Smith, who seems to be a practical
man and claims to understand hesign;
and working of the rod, is very hope
full of success. We hope he may moi
be mistaken.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Col. Il. W. E'itman.

Col. R.W. Pitman, noble christian
gentleman, Vice President of Trinity
University, Tehuacaua, Texas, without
solicitation, writes the following letter
in regard to McElree's Wine of Cardui
or Woman's Relief. He is an accom-
plshed teacher, worthy the confidence
reposed in him by the numerous pat
rons of bis college, as his opinion ought
to be good as to the merits of the rem
edy about which he writes:
Rev. r. l.. MCELREE-Dear Broth
er: 1t affords me no little pleasure to
testify to the merits of your invaluable
remedy, Wine of Cardui. My wife:
health was exceedingly bad for many
months after the birth of our last child
Having heard of the wonderful proper
ties of your Wine in such cases,
procured bottle. Less than one bot
tie set her all right, and she is nov
neshier and in better health than eve
before. There is not a shadow Of doub
about 1.-THE Wine did it. | know o
other cases where its action is as promp
and satisfactory. One young lady
health failed so she was compelled t
leave school. One bottle of your rem
edv restored her to sound health, apC
she has married. 1t certainly meets
great want of the age, and l honestl
wish every woman in the land coul
have it in her house.
r. w. PrMAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

The soothing properties of Thornton's
Tar and Wild Cherry made it very
popular medicine, and being tonic it
aids in building up the system, debili-
tated by a hacking cough. Large bot
ties only so cents.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Public Sale.

On September 3Oth, 1882, there will
be a public sale of all the household
goods and other articles belonging to
DR.. Schaffter, at Mr.. Robt. Lanes cot
tage, in McMinnville. All sums under
S. cash over S., Y months time with
interest from date. Security required.
Until day of sale articles can be had
at private sale.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
For State Senator.

TO the Voters of The 10Th Senatorial District
Having been urgently solicited by a large
number of the people of the District and
supported in the Senatorial Convention at
Smithville bv more than majority of the
votes, hereby announce myself a candl'
date for State Senator, subject to nomina'
ting convention or primary election, as
the Democratic party may determine.
NJ d SMALLMAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Miss May Hillyard, Of Lewisburg,
one of the senior class of last session at
G. F. College, has returned to her
Alma Mater to spend few months in
reviewing some of her studies.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

The Sparta ErpositOr came to us last
week much improved, having been en-
larged to a seven column paper. The
Erpo8itor is a good county paper, and
no doubt the enterpriSing people of
White and adjoining counties will give
it hearty support.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
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p7,nt,. an ovarin troubles Inflammation o"c J''e'P-
Ion. Falling and rls,llcr11utt. crdtc c'heF' %
spinal Weakness and Is particularly adapted 10 ~
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IN early stage 81 development The tc.''"'. 10 'i'
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ror,,.rrl,antt ard r,,i,v.s weakness CT ,hc5 f-c
Il cares Floating, Headaches, Nervous Pre- t',-5i
General Debility sioepos-ucal Dispersion rn' -..'..
ec,tou
That feeling Of bearing down. causing In.n, We n'
and iacsac,le. ia always permanently cad bit +,
ltvilu tIl times anl nadr~ Oh cirrcnr'1'et'
harmony with tho laws C-- govern Ca i.i-1 %. '.
rurtso cu-cof Kidney Complaints OK e;"-r sos a..
COMPOUND Is Irsg-fss s'
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| pO.-NBu prepared a; 20 and -- Wgs. fve'.
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/ receipt C.. lr!-c, 6, Ie-l.y .arrl'a N---.
fr,'yaasy.-ir let.e,8 of lr.s.-. 5,at t'r Do.
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Elder j. r. Hoover has had a very
interesting meeting in progress at the
Christian church this week, and num-
Der of additions have been made to the
church.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Rev. A. D. Phillips, assisted by the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Huff, has been con-
Quoting series of meetings for the
Baptist denomination, in the College
street church this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Mrs. Sallie Vaughn, of Nashville,
arrived last week and took position
as teacher in c. F. College. Mrs.
Vaughn comes we'll recommended and
will give satisfaction as a teacher.
Prot. Finney has an excellent corps OF
teachers, and everything in the College
is moving along nicely.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

j. ID. Holder and son was in town
Saturday. Mr.. Holder is one of White
county's most prosperous farmers and
traders.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

The poles, wire, ETC., for the extern
sion Of the telegraph line to Sparta are
now at our depot, and the line will be
put up, we suppose, as soon as the rail
rod is completed to that point.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Waters and Walling College has a
spelling class of about 80 students that
divides and spells under two leaders
every Friday. The class waterloo"
is headed by Master Charles Black,
and Bunker Hill" by Willie Thur
man. In the last contest Bunker Hill
won by score of 8.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce the name
of Hon G.. G. DIBRELL as candidate Tor
reelection to Congress from the Sd Congress
sional district.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Few compilations can bear the strong
white morning light which exposes ev-
cry speek of tan, every pimple and the
elightest spotting of eczema. In DR..
Benson's Skin Cure is sure relief from
the annoyance Of these blemishes on
the cheek of beauty.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Mrs. Richmond, of Memphis, who
has been spending the summer at the
Warren House, left for home this week.
She has many friends in our town who
hope she will spend many summers
here in the future.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Notice.

The firm of C. D. FRANKIE & Son is
dissolved by the withdrawal of j. W.
FRANKIE on July "a. The business will
be carried on by the old name of q.
D. FRANKIE, who will settle all claim;
against said firm.
9t3 G. d. FRANKIE.
Charleston, S. G., Aug, %, 1882.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

We invite the young men especially
to examine our new stock of Clothing,
Boots and shoes before buying else
where and save your money.
WEBB d. MAILING.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Webb q Walling are now receiving
handsome line of Ready.made Cloth
ing, Boots and Shoes, and they propose
to sell very cheap.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

1t is impossible for woman after a
faithful course of treatment with Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, to
continue to suffer weakness of the utter
US. Enclose a stamp to Mrs, Lydia E
Pinkham, 233Western Avenue. Lynn,
Mass, for her pamphlets.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Miss Sallie Colville was in town
this week, the guest of Mrs. DIR.
Black. Cousin Sallie has many friends
in town who are always glad to see her.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

John f. Wilson, one of our farmers
who makes farming profitable and him
sell richer every year by industry and
proper economy, was in town Satur'
day. Mr.. Wilson is one of those men
who sells his products when prices are
high and when low feeds to stock. lie
not only makes a surplus every year
but takes care of it and invests ii
young stock or good Interest bearing
bonds.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Rev. DIR. Darnall, pastor of the q.
P. Church at Chattanooga, visited our
city Monday and preached a very ac-
ceptabe sermon in the G. P. Church
Monday night. DR.. Darnall came by
invitation, and it is hoped his services
may be secured by the session to fill
the place of Dr. Dewitt, soon to be
made vacant. DR.. Darnall returned
to Chattanooga Wednesday.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

For anything in the way of Gro
ceries, Canned Goods, and general FAM
lily supplies call on j. W. Snodgrass q
Co. Our stock is full and fresh.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

We want everybody to know that we
carry at all times a full stock Of Flour,
Meal, Lard, Provisions, and household
supplies of all kinds.
WIN. WHITE & Co.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Capt. W. H. Simpson, living eight
miles from this place on the Sparta
road, gave DR.. Thos. Black, this week
an Irish potato that weighed two
pounds and II ounces. Can any of
the Expositor's White county farmers
beat this? If so, we will try to come
again,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Mr.. Simon Katz leaves for Cincin-
natl this (Friday) morning for the pur-
pose of charging his already extensive
stock of fall and winter goods. MIR.
K. understands how to keep his stock
well up with the popular demand.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

paragon" and "Marble Head" are
the best nickel cigars in the burg. Sold
only by j. w. Snodgrass q Co.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Married.

Observation-Disclosures. AT the
residence of -, near Faulkner's
Factory, on the 18th inst, by Rev. W.
W. Pinson, Mr.. Irby Montgomery to
Miss Mary Reeder, all of this county.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

E. H. Williams, of Viola, one Of
our best farmers and stock traders was
in town Thursday.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Mr.. A. M. Cawthon, our popular
stove and tinware dealer, has received
the largest stock of stoves yet offered
here, and will sell them cheap. Give
him call.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
For state Senator.

To the voters of the 10th Senatorial Dis
trict:
hereby announce myself candidate for
State Senator from this district, composed
of the counties of Warren, Cannon, Dekalb
and Putnam. JOHN Z. NEW
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Roman Richmond, attending school
at Sewanee, visited his mother at the
Warren House this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

The good people of Manchester are
getting excited (and justly too, it seems)
about the removal of the telegraph Of
fee from that place. Certainly Man
chester is entitled to an office.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

We give our readers the address of
Gen. Bate delivered last week to the
Mexican War Veterans at Nashville.
1t is very interesting and will be worth
reading.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

When you want to sweeten up, call
on VIM. White q Co. They keep the
best line of confections in town.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23
Use Black DPaught for Liver com
sud

There is perhaps no better liver med
icine offered to the public than BLACK
Draught. 1t is very salable, and cOun-
try merchants will find ready sale for
it when once introduced. A fresh sup
ply of it just received and for sale by
J. B. RITCHEY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

j. NJ. Spurlock, of Nashville, was
among our merchants this week solicit
ing orders for his house.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Will Lively is up on visit to his
father this week. He reports business
in Alabama fourishing.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

John j. Morton called to see us this
week and left his dollar to renew his
subscription.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Capt. Harry, for sometime in the
saw mill and lumber making business,
was in the city last week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

j. II. Oliver was in town Saturday
and paid his respects to the STANDARD
office.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

VIM. Ramsey, one of Hickory
Creeks best farmers, was here last week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

L. c. 1urpin is happy. It's a boy,
and weighed III pounds
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Campbell Browns eleventh annual
sale of trotting and harness horses will
take place at EwelI Farm, Spring Hill,
Maury, county, Tenn, on Wednesday,
Oct. 4th, 1882. His catalogue con-
tains description of Al head, and will
be an interesting sale.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Capt. j. c. Dougherty was in town
this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

John j. and J. S. L. Walker, of
Grundy county, were in the city last
week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Dried Fruit and Country Produce
wanted. WEBB u WALLING.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Gen. Dibrell passed down the road
last Saturday enroute to Polk county
to enter actively into the Congressional
canvass. He will not return home till
about the Doth of next month.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Mr.. +. Cornelius, of Tullahoma, was
in our town this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

We understand stock has been sub
scribed for a bank at Sparta, and that
the railroad will be extended by the
railroad company five miles beyond
Sparta to Bon Air and the coal fields,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

H. B. Ward of White county was in
town this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Our very energetic sheriff, II. r.
Maxwell, and our efficient and popular
circuit court clerk, A. j. Curl, are
getting everything ready for Judge
Williams court next week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-09-23

Smoke Corners Own" the best 3
cent cigar in town.