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accepting the will of God, and promising,
yes, asking to be sent whereso'er He would
have me go, God said come here / came
in faith that it would turn out all right.
have tried to do my duty since have been
here, Everything has gone along most pros.
perously with me. l have been busy since
the day came. Work, work, work was the
first cry in my ears that made me a protested
christian, and it snow my happy experience
here. Every day my convictions have been
strengthened that Om in my proper field.
| don't see that have done anything, but |
know God is here all the same.
My mothers long letter which came with
yours was full of love. They both feel now
that it is not so hard to have me here. They
say God is very good to them, and their
friends and children the kindest in the
world. / am so thankful that God is so good
to them. Now, must close, hoping to hear
from you soon. Goodbye.
ALICE NJ ORR
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Interesting Letter From Japan.

Last weeks mail brought to Mrs. A. M.
brennan beautiful letter from Miss Alice
M. Orr young missionary in Japan, from
which we are allowed the following extracts
Osaka, JAPAN, Feb. 5, 1882.
This climate is trying, | understand, on
those who study and are confined to one
subject of thought as missionaries and
teachers, whose financial and other cares are
taken off OF them by their Boards, and are
confined more to the house and one study
lind they cannot do half the work they did
in America, and their brains wear out fast.
But when they take rest for awhile, become
able to work again. Business men here,
who live more varied life, have none of
these difficulties. | have been delighted
with the climate. have been a little care.
full of my health, and have felt better than
l ever did in America. But OF course am
yet no judge of the climate. All say this
has been an exceptionally pleasant and mild
wlnter-only few fakes of snow, and the
flowers still blooming in the yards. But the
next two months are said to be the most dis
agreeable of them all so, am still unpre-
pared to express an opinion. =
One needs an encyclopedia here, unless
he be an encyclopedia of himself. These
Japs are sharp and well-iniormed, and can
ask more questions than dozen Yankees.
They would remind you of the Athenian
philosophers to whom Paul preached They
will talk all day about whether or not the
bridegroom of Cana was a rich man, the
chief argument being that there were set
there Sir 1cater pots, so he must have been
rich.
Now let me tell you that to-day is nv
birthday, and how ioyfully thank God that
it is spent in Japan. Besides kind remem.
brances from new friends, have had the
great JOY and encouragement of seeing my
first pupil baptized into the church. The
next day after my arrival at Bro A. D.
Halls took charge of little japanese boy
who had come to Mr.. HIS for English les
sons. He proved to be very bright and |
have learned to love him as dear little
friend. For some time he has been studying
the Bible and coming regularly to morning
prayers, and attending Sabbath school and
church devotedy. Last Thursday he an.
piled for baptism, and passing a splendid
examination, was received into the church
to-day. cannot tell you how happy am
over it, on his own account first, then be-
cause / take it as token of Goods love to
me in thus encouraging me by allowing this
to occur on my birthday l bless the day
that was born, for believe God has some
work for me to do here.
The church was to have been organized
today also, but the japanese feel that they
are not competent to manage it successfully
until they know more. No one felt fit to be
an Elder. So they began to-day with tenn.
| porary rganizatiOn-several acting by turn
as elders feel encouraged for the future,
and so happy that my birthday anniversary
/ came to-day.
When my boy-Taksgi San-bowed hi.
head to-day to receive the baptismal water
! ] felt that was aroiu hoyriug at tha altar
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Young Ladies Missionary Society.

The Young Ladies Missionary Society held
its regular meeting yesterday evening in
their society room at the college, Quite a
number of visitors were present who seemed
to enjoy the nice programme which had been
arranged for the meeting.
Select articles were read by Misses Annie
Redner, Marcie Dewitt and Lula Blair also
original articles by Misses Ida Smith and
Alice McCord, all of which were very inter.
esting. The reports of committees showed
an interest and zeal in their work which was
quite pleasant to witness.
Miss Ida Smith was elected as a delegate
to the annual meeting of the Board at
Bowling Green, KY, on the 2nd of May.
Their next work will be to prepare a scrap
DOCK Tor the use of Misses Orr and Leavitt
IN their work among the children of Japan.
ANY contributions of pictures or illuminated
letters, or such things as will aid in making
an attractive scrap book for such purposes
will be most thankfully received and care
fully appropriated as above Such contri-
buttons may be sent to the society at the
college.
The officers are Miss alice McCord, Pres,
Miss Lula Blair, Vice Pres; Miss May Hill.
yard, Rec. Sec; Miss Annie Redner, Finan.
cial Sec; Miss Maud Sloss, Treas.
They gladly welcome all who desire to
unite with them in their work, or who feel
inclined to come as visitors.
Society meets every two weeks. Next
meeting viii be Thursday 90 inst. at p. m
c. f. College, March Sth.
THE above was intended for our last issue
but was received by the printer after III,
forms had been closed.1
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
Capt. Jas. NJ. Davis Killed.

Deputy Collector Davis and his men were
returning from Beersheba Springs to this
place Monday last, and when about three
miles from here Davis was fred upon by
some parties in ambush. At the first fire
Thomas Vickers, who was riding with Davis
ned. When sho. Davis fell from his horse,
but soon regained his feet and started back
up the road toward Campbell and Cathcart
VINO were in the rear. He had not gone far
however, when he was fred upon again and
Killed. An inquest was held and the body
was brought to town. Between twenty and
thirty bullets were found in the body and
the skull was literally shattered with pistol
balls.
The shooting was done by men concealed
behind breastworks constructed of logs and
cord'wood and covered over with cedar
brush. This structure was about ten feet
from The Beersheba road and the under.
brush had been cut away so as to leaye an
unobStructed view. The a,saulting party is
estimated at from 10 to Is men, George
Campbell, who has been with Davis long
time, and was with him on this trip, states
that Davis conduct was very strange for two
or three days prior to his death, that he
manifested signs of restlessness and depres.
sion altogether unusual in him. Vickers
states that Davis was laughing and telling a
long anecdote when he rode into the deadly
ambush and the shooting began.
The following we take from the Nashville
Banner of Tuesday:
James NJ. Davis was native of Tennessee.
and was about 80 years of age. He was 6
feet 4 inches tall, large boned and muscu.
lar and weighed 2l0 pounds. Although pos
ssessing great physical strength and courage,
hewas kind hearted and gentle. During his
career in the revenue service he arrested
nearly $500 viOlaters of the law.
Prior to his employment by the United
states, about II years ago, Davis was en-.
gagged by the state of Tennessee in recaptur.
ing escaped penitentiary convicts and ar.
resting horse thieves with which the State
was cursed directly after the war. While
in the service of the government he cut up
and destroyed about 1000 moonshine distii.
leries.
During his career as an officer of the gov.
eminent he was forced to kill several men
in self defense.
Davis, when a mere youth, entered the
Confederate army and made good soldier.
1t is understood that Davis was warned two
weeks ago,that men were lying in wait for him
for the purpose of killing him. He leaves
wife and several children.
His life was insured, ii is said for $14, 900.
The following telegram was received by
Collector Woodcock
WASHINGTON, D. c., March IA.
w. NJ. WoOdcock, Nashville:
Offer a reward of $500 each for the arrest
OF the men engaged in the assassination of
Deputy Collector j. NJ. Davis. You are an.
thorzed to eypend $500 for the discovery of
these conspirators. Leave nothing undone
for their arrest under section 5,91SU, 5. Re.
vised Statutes. If necessary reinforce mar
shalPs posse with your deputies for the ar
rest of these men, The funeral expenses of
Deputy Collector Davis will be paid.
GREEN b. RAUM,
Collector.
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To Accommodate the Public

The prOpretors of that immensely popular
remedy, Kidney-Wort in recognition of the
claims of the public which has so literally
patronized them, have prepared LIQUID
preparation OF that remedy for the special
accommodation of those who from any
reason dislike to prepare it for themselves.
1t is very concentrated aud os the dose is
small, it is more easily taken by many. 1t
has the same effectual acton in all diseases
OF the kideys, liver or bowels Home and
Farm.
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Its Action is Sure and Safe.

The celebrated remedy Kidney-Wort can
now be obtained in the usual dry vegetable
form, or IN liquid form. 1t is put in the
latter way for the especial convenience of
those who cannot readily prepare it. 1t will
be found very concentrated and will act with
equal efficiency in either case. Be sure and
read the new advertisement for particulars.
South and West.
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Just Received.

| wish to inform my friends and the
public generally that l have received
and opened up new and fresh stock
of Family Grocers, and am prepared
to sell anything kept in frst-class
grocery store. buy for cash only,
and am thus enabled to offer my goods
very low. would call especial atten.
ton to my line of sugars and cofees,
which cannot be surpassed in this or
any market either in price or quality.
Call and examine my goods at A. M.
Cawthon's Tin House, East Main street.
5t2 d. 0. JENKINS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink SWINE OF CARDUi."
n sale by j. b. Ritchey, druggist.
A Word 20 Mothers.

Mothers should remember it is a
most important duty at this season to
look after the health of their families
and cleanse the malaria and impurities
from their systems, and that nothing
will tone up the stomach and liver,
regulate the bowels and purify the blood
so perfectly as Parker's Ginger Tonic,
advertised in our columns-Po% See
other column.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Mrs Lydia E, Pmkham, 233 West
ern Avenue, Lynn, Mass, is rapidly
acquiring an enviable reputation for
the surprising cures which daily result
from the use of her Vegetable Com
pound in all female diseases. Send to
her for pamphlets.
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Landreth's Garden Seeds for 80

The largest supply of these celebra-
ted garden seeds ever brought to this
market have just been received direct
from David Landreth Il Sons, and are
now offered at wholesale and retail by
j. B. Ritchey, McMinnville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

To farmers, one and all.-When you
need a dOuble-stOrel plo,C, come to Hub
bic o. Seitz'S and buy the Genuine Me,.
KEEL, and you need have no trouble with
your pillow.
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Look Out.

All notes and accounts due VIM.
White d Co., made prior to January
LIST, 1882, must be paid by the
lst Of April, or they will be put in
the hands of an officer for collection.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

If you are troubled with a cold,
cough, sore throat or asthma, use Dun
cans Cough Balsam. 1t is the best
expectOrant in the market. Sold by
all druggists. 21S1y
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Homestead Fertilizer.

Mead & Ritchey have been duly
commissioned agents for the sale of the
celebrated Homestead Fertilizer of the
Michigan Carbon Works, and will have
car load of it as soon as it can be
shipped from Detroit. The cost Of the
fertilizer will be less than last season.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

AOSt-A pair of gold trimmed spectacles
Lost somewhere in town this week. The
finder will confer favor and be suitably re.
warded by leaving them at j. B. Ritchey's
drug store.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Old ulcers, cuts, burns, chapped
hands and lips, piles and all ebrasions
of the skin cured with Duncan's Car.
bolic Ointment. Sold by j. B. Ritchey
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Marc
w. NJ. Wo0dcock. Nnshville
sweet Breath and Good Digestion

The breath sweetened, foul odors from
the body removed, food thoroughly diges.
ted, good health permanently maintained,
by using Browns Iron Bitters. A true
strengtheneT a sure reviver.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

NOtice.-Executive and Financial Com
mttees and stockholders of irving College
are notified to meet at F. NJ. Smiths office
in McMinnville, March 25th, 'S2.
II. j. CALDWELL, Chairman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

For Sale-By j. B. Ritchey, David
Landreth's garden seeds, Full sized
papers DC, ORG for 25c. Beans and
peas by the pound.
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A WOman,s Exnerience.

Mothers and Daughters should feel
alarmed when WEAKNESS constantly op.
presses them. 'If am fretful from
exhaustion Of vital powers and the color
i fading from my face, Parker's Gin,
ger Tonic, gives quick relief. 1t builds
me up and drives away pain with
wonderful certainty. Buffalo lady.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
Society Bellies.

On account of its remarkably deli
cate and lasting fragrance society bellies
are loud in their praises of Floreston
Cologne.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
Elegance and Purity

Ladies who appreciate elegance and
purity are using Parker's Hair Balsam.
1t is the best article sold for restoring
gray hair to its original color, beauty
and lustre.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Call at Womack & Colville's and ex-
anime new cheap smoothing iron they
have.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
AIMaYs Refreshing.

A delicious odor is impaired by
Floreston Cologne, which is always re-
freshing, no matter how freely used.
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Cure for Cramps.

DR.. Duncan's Cough Balsam is a
sure cure for cramps in children. 1t
will never fail, is safe and pleasant.
For sale by ]. B, Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

A large stock of the best Chilled
Flows in the world constantly on hand
at Hubble q Seitz.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
Children Cry.

For Duncan's Worm Syrup. 1t i:
pleasant to take and sure to have the
desired effect. 1t is fast taking the
place Of all other preparations. Sold
by j. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

A consignment of 20 cases of India
tea, direct from the plantation in Ben
gal, Just rec eived by Mead &Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

All kinds of garden seeds of the
best quality for sale by Hubble d
Seitz. IS
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Itching Piles cured with Duncan's
Carbolic Ointment. 1t is unsurpassed.
Sold by all druggists.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Fresh clover and red top seeds for
sale by j. B. Ritchey, East Main st.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Forty years. trial has proved BLACK
DRAUGHT" the best liver medicine in
the world
For sale by j. B. Ritchey, drcggist.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures ascidi.
ty of the stomach.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is agreeable
to the taste.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is mild
aXative.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic allays irrita-
ton.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

"BLACK-DRAUGHT" makes chills
and fever impossible.
For sale by j. b. Ritchey, druggist
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

A good supply of Northern Irish
potato seed for sale byJ. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce A. j.
CURL as a candidate for reelection to the
Office OF Circuit Court Clerk at the next Au-
gust election.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic nourishes
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FOR COUNTY REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce the name
of w. l.. SWAMI as candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Office of County Register, elec-
ton in August.
We are authorized to announce the name
of DR.. ]. NJ. BURGER, as q candidate for
Register of Warren county at the August
election.
FOR SHERIFF
We are authorized to announce the name
of j. L. GARNETT as a candidate for Sheriff
at the next August election.
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Flour, meal, meat, lard, cooking oil
and molasses go to J G Martin q Co.'S.
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SPECIAL FEATURES,

Illinois white oats at j. C. Martin
& Co.'S.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures habit
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Early Rose Potato to J. C. Martin
& Co.'S.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

Yellow corn for feed at j. c. Mar.
tin q Co.'S.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1882-03-18

White corn for meal go to j. C.
Martin & Co.'S,
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

Editor Standard Please announce my
name as candidate for County Court Clerk
for Warren county. Election first Thursday
in August next. Respectfully,
j. ii. ROBERTSON.
We are authorized to announce ADAM
IL. GROSS us a candidate for County Court
Clerk at the next election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Legal Tender,

Gold, silver, copper and paper are not
the only things that have been used as
" legal tender" Wampum, bear skins
cotton, oxen, sheep, have all been en-
ployed as "money." The funny man of
Texas Siftings tells a good story of an
incident that occurred in the south,
where still another article is made to do
service in lack of realmoney. The writer
and friend were making journey on
horseback, and the "doctor " determined
to sell his pony and buy better one.
They were told of certain planter who
wanted to buy pony:
We rode over to see the sugar planter,
and found him in the field. The doctor,
exhibited the pony, and told of the good
qualities of his steed. He (the pony
was so gentle that child could give him
oats; so fast that only a long winded
man could ride him, and he was ineap-
able OF fatigue, and was possessed of ex-
traordinary staying powers Che would
stay all day at haystack without show
ing the least fatigue). The planter took
the saddle off the pony, and looked at
his back to see if the customary sore was
there. Being evidently satisfied, he of
fered the doctor twenty dollars for him.
8 He is gift from my poor old
uncle" said the doctor, "and, knowing
his worth as do, l would not sell him
at any price but that am compelled to
take the train tomorrow, that I may get
home i'll time for my uncle's funeral.
You may have him, however, for forty
dollars"
'' More than he is WORTH" said the
planter; s. but I like his looks, and if
you throw in the saddle and the bride,
I'll give you forty" -.r.. .f.,....
you can have him on these terms, 4"
said the doctor. s" ..9- ..a
"All right; just lead him around and
hitch him at the gate-but recollect you
must furnish your own barrels"
6 Barrelsl Why, what have / got to
do with barrels 2" aid.
"You didn't expect to get forty dol
lars for that pony without furnishing the
barrels, did your"
What do you want barrels furnished
for ?" replied the doctor.
' Well, now, that beats anything!
Don't you know that sorghum molasses
is legal tender here? If you want to
trade that's the kind of currency you'll
have to take" =.
''Well, I'll-get up said the doctor,
and, putting spurs to his forty dollars
worth of molasses, he galloped out of the
field and [ followed. le
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Subterranean Rooms in Alexandria.
IFrom the New York Times. !

One. or two refugees who had been
given up for dead seem to have emerged
unframed from the ruins of Alexandria,
and others will probably follow now that
the city is again secure. Such escapes
are not unfrequent in the east, thanks
to the underground chambers that
abound in all Oriental cities, in which
any one may exist for days, if provided
with food and water. During the great
fire of 1870 at Constantinople these sub
terranean rooms were a common place
Of refuge, with very ludicrous result
in one particular case. The sailors told
off to clear away the ruins around the
British embassy at Peru heard cries for
help issuing from the remains of small
Turkish. house, and, removing the rub
bish, found and lifted trap door. In
stantly a man sprang out, who darted off
with such speed that no one could see
which way he went. The master of the
house and his family followed, all pro-
Tossing utter ignorance as to who this
nimble gentleman could be. He after
ward proved TO be thief who had been
rifing the house when the flames encir-
cled it, and, finding his retreat cut of,
had made at once for the underground
room. Here, to his unspeakable dismay.
he was speedily joined by the whole
household, and remained shut UP with
tbs subterranean family party for Is
hours. His eagerness to escape under
such circumstances was natural enough.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
A Thrifty Queen.

Another royal person about whom
gossip is is never-ending lives In Eng
land. Queen Victoria may be richer
than Ismali pasha, but she does notmake
the same extravagant display of her
wealth. In fact her stinginess is no
torious. The London tfadesmen, in
particular, take great pains to let it be
known what they think of Her Majesty.
They complain that other monarchs
keep up succession of pageants which
help trade in various ways, while the
Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
lives persistently in seclusion, and does
not even contribute to the success of the
exhibitions of royalty given as matter
of duty by the Prince of Wales.
There is really some ground for this
complaint. Victoria literally rolls In
money. Parliament gives her 2,000,0 900
year for her expenses and her private
estates yield her immense revenues.
Prince Albert bought for a song great
quantity of real estate IN what is now
the heart of London, and the rents
therefrom are enormous. Then, under
the laws, the fortunes of misers, by a
queer irony, revert to her. A million
and half of pounds came to her in a
lump in this way once. The Queen is
plainly "thrifty," good provider,"
and her children will inherit indepen-
dent fortunes. The share of King Ed
ward VI, however, will be scattered
literally, for the Prince of Wales is very
open-hearted and Open-handed.